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Vol. 171, No. 49
Schools to try sales tax again
Betty Miller Griggsville, IL
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By beth zumwalt Pike Press Schools in Pike County are going to ask the voters to approve a maximum one-cent sales tax to help bolster school coffers. Pikeland, Western and Griggsville-Perry have voted to ask the county clerk to put the question on the April ballot. Pleasant Hill has discussed the matter but has not reached a decision. The criteria for having the matter placed on the ballot was 51 percent of the school population in the county had to ask for the measure. That meant Pikeland and one other district is all that was needed but all districts will share in the funds if the measure passes. “That’s the good thing about it,” Ron Edwards, superintendent of Pleasant Hill, said. “The money follows the student. If a dollar is spent in Pittsfield, it benefits the students in every district. If a student moves from Pittsfield to
Pleasant Hill, that money follows the student.” All districts agree the measure is necessary to keep up with main-
“We wanted to do something to take the burden off of the property tax owners.”
Stephen Myers G-P School Board president tenance and technology as well as give property tax owners a break. “The state has just cut back so much and the money they say they will pay you, they only give you a percentage,” Stephen Myers, president of the Griggsville-Perry school board, said. “We wanted to do something to take the burden off of the property tax owners. They have taken the brunt of it.” The tax, which must be
approved by the county board, even if it passes the voters, can be a maximum of one-cent. The county board could lower it to a lesser amount. The school districts tried the measure in the fall of 2008 and again in the spring of 2009. The measure failed in the general election, 3808, 3441 and in the municipal election, 2,597 to 1,780. Although new numbers were not available, Myers said he thought the revenue raised by the one-cent tax would still generate about the same amount of money for the school. A countywide total of approximately $800,000 would be generated and distributed to the school on a per-student basis – Western would get $200,000; Pleasant Hill, $98,000; Griggsville-Perry, $126,000; and Pittsfield, $389,000. Those numbers are based on the 2008 campaign but Myers said he thought they were close to accurate this time, as well. (See, SCHOOLS, A2)
Deer numbers down, but Pike County still leads the state By beth zumwalt Pike Press Deer numbers are down drastically in Pike County, as well as across the state. Numbers for the first firearm season were down more than 16,000 deer. Pike’s first firearm season netted 1,535, down 2,108 from 2012 and well off the 10-year average. Hunters and wildlife experts have varying opinions on the numbers and what they mean. Levi Ladner, a taxi-
dermist and hunter in the Pittsfield area, says there are significantly fewer deer in Pike County than there were 10 years ago. “It’s over hunting and an aggressive approach by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to reduce the deer herd,” Ladner said. “Pike County still led the state but led Jackson County by only nine.” Paul Shelton, wildlife biologist with IDNR, says Ladner may be right, in part. “In 2007-2008, we did a survey of the state’s deer
herd and found areas where the deer were overpopulated. We added some seasons to some counties and monitor that. This year we took two counties off the list because they were at their goal. Next year we may take more off or put some back on.” Shelton said he didn’t think Pike County was one of the counties taken off the list, meaning extra days of hunting and the extra doe only seasons will still be available to hunters. But Shelton said there are
other factors to consider. “Deer hunting is down all over,” he said. “Missouri and Wisconsin had their seasons the same weekend we did and Missouri was down 24 percent, Wisconsin, 18.” Rick Rodhouse of Pleasant Hill said the weather played a factor. “It was cold and windy those days,” Rodhouse said. “Deer don’t move much in that weather and hunters don’t stay out in it.” Rodhouse said blue tongue, a disease that was heavily reported last year,
may have also played a part in the lower numbers. “That could have been a contributing factor,” he said. “I didn’t find any dead deer this year but I heard there was some in some areas. Last year I found 12 or so.” Shelton said archery numbers are slowly catching up to last year but the beginning of the season was very slow. “They are within one percent of where they were last year,” he said. “But the week before firearm season is
Judge Diane Lagoski found probable cause to continue the charge of burglary against Kyle Smith, 24, Pearl. Smith is charged with taking an alternator from a vehicle parked at a residence on State Street in Pleasant Hill on or around July 15. But if his attorney, Jess Gilsdorf, can produce case law saying he was not legally in the vehicle, the charges may be dropped or reduced. At the Nov. 26 preliminary hearing, Lagoski heard testimony from Deputy Jordan Gerard who testified he, along with deputy Jennifer Thompson, and Pleasant Hill Police Chief Zack Orr, responded to the call regarding the stolen alternator. Gerard testified that Aug. 1 he was interviewing Smith, who when first asked about the theft denied doing it, but later changed his story and admitted he had taken it. Gilsdorf asked what deputies did in the meantime to make Smith change his story. Gerard replied that deputies had done nothing to Smith, noting that Smith had told them
he was high on methamphetamine and that “his answers were all over the place.” Gilsdorf questioned why the
“There is no evidence that he entered the cab of the vehicle and even if he did he never intended to steal anything from it.”
Jess Gilsdorf Attorney deputies were questioning a person who had admitted he was not at his mental capability. Gerard said he and another deputy were asking questions and Smith was answering them, so the interview continued. Gerard also said Smith said he intended to steal the alternator but nothing else from the vehicle. Gerard testified he believed
Smith had opened the truck door and popped the hood from the inside to gain entry into the motor compartment, cut the wires and steal the alternator. Gilsdorf objected saying there was no evidence to suggest that Smith entered the passenger area of the truck cab. Gerard countered with the fact there was no damage to the hood of the truck, indicating to him there was no forced entry and also said Smith explained to him and the other deputy how he had taken the alternator and mentioned popping the hood. Gilsdorf also said he believed his client should be charged only with misdemeanor theft and not felony burglary. According to Gilsdorf, the statute says the defendant must enter the vehicle “therein” with the intent to steal. “There is no evidence that says he entered the cab of the vehicle and even if he did he never intended to steal anything from it,” Gilsdorf said. “He only intended to steal the alternator, the whole time.” (See, probable, A2)
County Adams Brown Calhoun Pike Scott
2012 1,938 992 668 2,108 352
2013 1,393 734 532 1,535 299
usually our biggest archery weekend and that’s when all those tornadoes hit the state. We should have had 6,000 deer taken that weekend. We barely had 2,000.”
Pike to see two contested elections
Probable cause, unless... By beth zumwalt Pike Press
Numbers from Pike and neighboring counties were down.
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Kadyn Allensworth, five, son of Jeff Allensworth of Pittsfield, tells Santa he wants an air hockey game for Christmas. According to organizers, approximately 50 children visited with Santa at the Willliam Watson Hotel in Pittsfield Saturday afternoon.
The last day to file for next spring’s primary election in Pike County was Monday, Dec. 2. Contested elections will be seen in the fall general election for the offices of county clerk and treasurer, based on current filings. The following candidates have filed in Pike County: Donnie Apps filed as a Democrat for county clerk. Patrice Mills filed as a Republican for county clerk. Paul Petty filed as a Democrat for sheriff. Cindy Shaw filed as a Republican for supervisor of assessments. Jeff Gerard filed as a Democrat for treasurer. Scott Syrcle filed as a Republican for treasurer. Jim Sheppard, Fred Bradshaw and Carrie Martin filed as Republicans for county board. No Democrats have filed. After the primary election, political parties have until June 2 to appoint someone to fill a vacancy when no candidate was nominated at the general primary election. The candidate nominated must file a notice of appointment, nominating petitions, a statement of candidacy and a statement of economic interest. The primary election is Tuesday, March 18.
Obamacare insurance subsidies vary in area counties By scott reeder and jackson adams Illinois News Network Insurance premiums for people in their 20s are skyrocketing under Obamacare, leaving serious concerns about the future viability of the entire system. A recently released Heritage Foundation report found that that the cost of purchasing a health insurance policy for an Illinois 27-year-old has more than doubled since the advent of Obamacare. And recruiting young people to enroll is a major goal of the Obama administration, because insurers need healthy customers to offset the cost of caring for those with costly medical needs. A carrot-and-stick approach is taken to get uninsured people
>>>For example, unmarried 20-yearolds in Jersey County are eligible for subsidized insurance if they earn less than $23,766 a year. The cut-off amoount for an unmarried 20-year-old in Pike County is higher – $24,268. to join in the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance exchanges. Subsidies are given to some people who enroll, and fines are levied against those who choose not to buy insurance. The fines amount to either $95 per year or 1 percent of a person’s annual income, whichever is greater. The cutoff level for subsidies is based not only on a person’s
income, but also their age and where they live. For example, unmarried 20-year-olds in Jersey County are eligible for subsidized insurance if they earn less than $23,766 a year. The cutoff amount for an unmarried 20-year-old in Pike County is higher – $24,268. But unmarried 60-year-olds living in either county are eli-
gible for subsidized insurance if they earn less than $45,960. “A lot of young people are going to choose to not buy insurance because they are going to figure out that it is cheaper to pay the fine and go without,” said David Hogberg, a health care policy analyst for the National Center for Public Policy Research. This is hardly a small number of people, said Chris Conover, a researcher at Duke University’s School for Health Policy and Inequality. “About one-half of the uninsured people between 19 and 30 have at least a $500 incentive not to buy health insurance under Obamacare and about one-third have a $1,000 incentive not to purchase it,” Conover said. C
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Age 20 $23,766 $23,766 $23,766 $24,268 $24,268
Age 30 $31,628 $31,628 $31,628 $32,366 $32,366
That $1,000 “incentive” represents how much the insurance would cost if they opted to buy it rather than pay the fine, he said. “You could argue that they are getting insurance in exchange for paying that money,” Conover said. “But for many young people that is not much of an incentive. The policies generally have high deductibles and people in
Age 40 $33,654 $33,654 $33,654 $34,436 $34,436
Age 50 $45,960 $45,960 $45,960 $45,960 $45,960
Age 60 $45,960 $45,960 $45,960 $45,960 $45,960
these age ranges generally are in good health.” Conover predicted that few young people will sign up for Obamacare which will result in risk pools having disproportionate numbers of older and less healthy people. As a result, insurance companies would have to raise their premiums further, he said. (See, obamacare, A2)
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Schools (Continued from A1) Myers said if the measure did pass, G-P would use the money for debt reduction and/or to remodel the ag shop building. If the money were used for debt reduction, property tax owners could see a reduction in their tax bills. In 2008, the estimate was a $110 reduction on a $100,000 home and $40 per 100 acres of farmland. The downside is the extra sales tax on purchases. Proponents of the tax say more people will share in the tax burden, not just property owners. Those opposed say it will add that cost to the cost of everyday living. “The tax would not be applied to anything that was not taxable at this time,” David Barton, board president at Pikeland, said. “If it is not being taxed now, like groceries and prescriptions, then they won’t be taxed if the proposal passes.” Barton said he thought the 2008 numbers might be low and he believed Pikeland would receive more than $400,000 of the money raised. “We have nearly half the kids in the county,” he said. “We have older buildings that always need something done. Any money we get from the sales tax would be money we wouldn’t have to levy for our Life, Health, Safety issues. We can levy for those and pass the burden on to the taxpayer without a referendum, because they are things that have to be done. But if the sales tax money could be used and we would not have to use the property tax as a way to
finance those issues.” Pikeland board member Alan Brokaw voted against the measure at the Pikeland board meeting in November, saying it was another way for the state to duck out of paying their share of the cost of education. “It’s just another way to pass the cost on to the rural areas with out the state paying their share,” he said. Western school district is looking at serious heating/ventilation/air-conditioning issues and is currently seeking grants to pay for either a new system or repairs. Pikeland and other districts without air-conditioning say they lose too much instructional time over the spring and fall due to hot weather and would like to air condition their buildings. “When I was a kid, going to school when it was hot was not a big thing,” Barton said. “But now, almost everyone has air conditioning in their homes and the kids aren’t used to the heat.” He also said keeping up with technology is an expensive proposition and money raised through the sales tax could be used for that, as well. Myers agreed. “It just can’t be used for payroll or things like that,” Myers said. “Just capital improvements.” Lorc Weir, president of the Western School board, says making people understand the idea will be the difference. “The public will have to be educated,” he said. “They have to understand what it is.”
Probable (Continued from A1) Pike County State’s Attorney Carrie Boyd called the idea ridiculous and Gilsdorf objected, saying she was ridiculing him. He asked for copies of the court transcript after he also said she was laughing at him. Boyd argued that the statute doesn’t say you have to be completely inside the outer shell of the vehicle. “No one says he had to be seated in the passenger compartment to be charged with burglary,” Boyd said. “He had to have entered the truck to pop the hood and again to reach inside the motor compartment and cut the wire to remove the alternator.” Lagoski said she found probable cause to continue the case and set the arraignment for Dec. 17, which will be presided over by her, or Judge Hardwick. Lagoski is scheduled for jury trials in Adams County that week.
Obamacare (Continued from A1) “We call it the ‘death spiral.’ The premiums go up so more young people drop out and pay the fine, which results in the premiums going up even more and more people dropping out,” Hogberg said. This already has happened in states that have overregulated the individual health insurance market, Conover said. “Other than out of some sense of civic duty, it’s hard to see why a young person would purchase insurance, especially if they are currently uninsured,” Hogberg said. “If they were to get some subsidy, obviously it might drive the price of a … plan down enough that it might be worth their time. But if they are not going to get a subsidy, why would you do that, and pay at least $100 a month, maybe more, when you could pay a fine of either $95 dollars or 1% of your taxable income, whichever is more?” Families are doing the same calculations. Donna Moore, who lives in Springfield, has three adult children 25 or younger – all of whom are insured either through an employer, the military or Moore’s own policy. She said cost/benefit calculations on insurance are something her family and many others are having to do now. “We don’t like having to pay for things that we don’t use, and we think it is really ridiculous,” Moore said. “But what can we do? … If they don’t pay for the insurance then they’ll have to pay the penalty. So
Corrections
The Nov. 27 issue of the Pike Press contained incorrect information about the number of campsites at Jellystone Park in Pittsfield. The park has 160 campsites.
Lagoski told Gilsdorf if he could find even one example of case law as to why Smith should not be charged with felony burglary based on the entry or non-entry of a vehicle, she would dismiss the charges. Smith and three others were arrested in August for a string of burglaries in both Pike and Calhoun Counties. Kyle Presnall, 28, of Pike Station was sentenced to six years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for his part in the burglaries and four years for methamphetaminerelated charges in connection with the thefts. Travis Wooldridge, 22, of Pearl and Shawn P. Gillman, 29, Vandalia, Mo., were also arrested in the raid on the house at Pike Station. Wooldridge is awaiting jury trial in January on burglary and drug charges. Gillman was charged with possession and intent to deliver methamphetamine. His arraignment is scheduled for Dec. 10.
if I’m advising somebody not to sign up for it, I’m putting them in the position of having to pay the penalty.” Josh Archambault, a senior fellow with the Foundation for Government Accountability, anticipates states such as Illinois or the federal government may try to encourage more young people to enroll by increasing the penalty in future years. Lawmakers who support the law want people to focus on its benefits for young people. “We’re hearing so much about what’s wrong that we’re not getting the information out about what’s right,” said state Rep. Monique Davis, D-Chicago. “You can stay on your parent’s insurance until you’re 26 years old. Say you’re a young woman, your insurance is required to give you a mammogram and other procedures that a young woman is required to have. Now if I were a young woman I wouldn’t want to keep the plan I had, I’d want to have those new things included.” Obamacare proponents also point out that having insurance encourages young people to take more steps to avoid health problems. “We need to educate people to go to physicians when they’re healthy, not the emergency room when they are sick,” said state Rep. Sara Feigenholtz, D-Chicago. “Insurance is the way to encourage them to do that.” Unfortunately, the Affordable Care Act may end up having the reverse effect of pricing people out of the insurance market altogether.
The Nov. 27 issue of the Pike Press incorrectly identified the employment of Chloe Chastain’s mother. Cherie Chastain is a nurse at Illini Rural Health Clinic. Pike Press regrets the errors.
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every Tuesday through Thursday. Back, left to right: Julie Plattner, Patty McIntosh, Brenda Middendorf, Andy Borrowman, Ruth Holman, Anita Andress, Pittsfield mayor John Hayden,
Jan Bleich, Greg Sandidge, Tammy Harshman, John Petty, C.D. Davidsmeyer. Front, left to right: Angie Stover, Dr. Sreekanth Emani, Laura Ruzich, Meggan Arnold, Paula Dean and Kaye Iftner.
YPike! hosts health care reform presentation By jeanette wallace Pike Press YPike! held its first Lunch and Learn program Tuesday, Nov. 26 at the Farm Bureau Building to inform the community more about health care reform. YPike! is part of the Pike County Chamber of Commerce and is an organization of young professionals in their twenties and thirties who want to develop a social and business network in order to strengthen the community by working with its citizens and the Chamber. During the luncheon, Connie Schroeder gave a presentation about the Affordable Care Act passed in 2010 that will be taking effect in 2014. Schroeder is the vice president of Corporate Innovation Integration within the Blessing Health System and the former CEO at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. Schroeder explained more about how the health care reform will work and discussed the health insurance marketplace. She explained that it is a public marketplace run by the government through which individuals can buy private insurance. Because health insurance will now be mandatory, many people who previously qualified for Medicaid but never bothered with it, will now sign up and the state has to pay that cost. Those who don't qualify for medicaid will have to buy insurance from a private company, but depending on their income, they may qualify for a subsidy that will lower the cost of insurance. However, the subsidy won't change depending on the plan an individual chooses. For example, if a person qualifies for a $20 subsidy and chooses a $100 plan, they will
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Connie Schroeder gives a presentation about health care reform and the health insurance marketplace at the YPike! luncheon held Nov. 26.
only have to pay $80 out of pocket, but if they choose a $150 plan, they will have to pay $130. The cost of insurance and the subsidies that people qualify for will vary from county to county. The higher the population is, the lower the premium rates are going to be. "Every county is a little different and it's based on your county," Schroeder said. In 2014, the penalty for not hav-
ing insurance will be $95 or 1 percent of an individual's income. For a family, the penalty is capped at $285. Because the penalty is so low, Schroeder worries that many people will choose to pay the fine instead of paying for insurance because of its high cost. "I'm hearing from a lot of people, they're shocked about how much insurance is going to cost," Schroeder said.
After Schroeder spoke, Kathy Hull, president/CEO of Illini Community Hospital, spoke for a short time about changes coming to the hospital, including a new addition to the west side of the building that they hope to have finished around 2014-2015. Over 20 people attended the presentation and YPike! hopes to have many more informative meetings and seminars in the future.
New G-P superintendent wanted to return to area By jeanette wallace Pike Press Dr. Janet Gladu will be the new superintendent for the GriggsvillePerry School district beginning July 1, 2014. "I applied for the position at Griggsville-Perry due to the beautiful surrounding area as well as the reputation of being a great district and a strong board of education," Gladu said. "When I interviewed at Griggsville-Perry, the board immediately made me feel welcome." Gladu is currently the superintendent at Dongola where she has worked since July 2011. Prior to her current position, she was a severe behavior teacher in Las Vegas for four years. She was also a special education teacher
for four years in Cahokia School District and in Fairview Heights for one year. She transitioned to administration in 2007 when she accepted a junior high through high school position at MeredosiaChambersburg School District. She was there for four years before accepting the position at Dongola. "It was obvious that the board is focused on providing the best possible education for the children of Griggsville-Perry with optimum stewardship of the district's finances," Gladu said. She attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where she earned a bachelor of science and a masters of education. She also attended Andersonville Theological Seminary in Camilla, GA. where she earned a masters
of religious education and her doctorate of religious education. She received a certificate of advanced studies in educational leadership with a superintendent endorsement at the University of Illinois, Springfield. Gladu also did post graduate work at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO.; Southern Illinois University, Carbondale; and McKendree in Lebanon. Gladu is currently pursuing an educational doctorate with an emphasis on educational leadership through Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. Gladu and her husband, Tim, plan to move to the area for her position as superintendent. "I applied for the position at
Griggsville-Perry with the desire of returning to central Illinois," Gladu said. "Tim and I plan on living within the Griggsville-Perry School District boundaries." Gladu, originally from the Utah and Arizona area, has three grown children, Britni, Tyler and Ryan. Her husband is retired from the US Air Force after serving over 21 years. "As I transition into the position, I plan on working with the board, staff, teachers and community members to continue the progress that has already been accomplished and to continue moving the district to fulfill their mission in providing an educational program that is dedicated to teaching and learning in a caring environment," Gladu said.
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Debbie Thomas, center, Pittsfield was the lucky winner of the $10,000 grand prize Saturday at the Turkey Tournament. Don Bigley, left and Angie Greger, presented Thomas the check Monday afternoon. Thomas said she plans to split the money a number of different ways. PHS alum Garrett Callender won the $5,000 prize, Debbie Robinson, Pittsfield won $2,500. Other winners were: $1,000, Brian Hoover, Mike Irving, Ann Rine, Rosalie Davis, Dan and Shelly Brennecke; $500 winners, Roy Mefford, Doug Daniel, Betty Hayden, Bob Ritchart, Kathy Scranton.
Barry City Council establishes new committee By MICHAEL BOREN Pike Press The Barry City Council at its regular meeting Monday night (now starting at 7 p.m.) established a new committee, which is called “Committee as a whole,” and includes all six council members. The committee will only meet when legal notice of the committee meeting is given in advance. The purpose of the committee is to allow the council to discuss matters which may go beyond the purview of the existing committees, or may involve overlapping areas of various committees. Mayor Shawn Rennecker stated that the new committee
was recommended by the Illinois Municipal League. Electrical aggregation was discussed again. Reg Ankrom of SIMEC Energy, made a presentation on that topic last month. The council would have had to take action at the December meeting to put the question on the March primary ballot. The consensus of the council was that they wanted to hear from at least one other provider before placing the question on the ballot. The lack of action means that the question cannot be put before the voters until the general election in November, 2014. Pike County Deputy David Greenwood reported seven
arrests in Barry in the past month, one felony and six traffic violations. Public Works Director Melvin Gilbert reported that the demolition is completed at the city water plant, and that a 2600 pound softener has been set up. City Administrator Lance Kendrick gave an extensive report that included giving the official map of the new Barry ward boundaries to the Pike County Clerk. He says that Barry vehicles will now purchase fuel with an Illinois fleet card which will be used at the local gasoline outlets. The card includes a 1% discount. Kendrick said the city used around $10,000 worth of
Barry Food Pantry to host Santa Claus visit and toy giveaway The Barry Food Pantry will host a Santa Claus visit and toy giveaway at the Barry American Legion Hall Dec. 14 starting at 11 a.m. Barry Food Pantry in partnership with Toys for Tots has placed boxes for the collection of toys to be distributed in Pike County. Steve Lindsay, local coordinator, provided the boxes to assist with Pike County efforts.
This United States Marine program was founded in 1947 and has continued the Toys for Tots program nationwide. Their goal is to "deliver, through a new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters that will assist them in becoming responsible, productive and patriotic citizens." Toys for Tots collection boxes have been placed at Walmart in
Pittsfield, at Barry Travel Plaza, First National Bank in Barry and the service station in New Canton. Parents need to sign their children up for gifts. Names are not needed, but the food pantry does need to know how many girls and boys and their ages. It is necessary to sign up to ensure enough toys for all children. For more information, call (217) 577-3582.
Western coming to Pittsfield for track By beth zumwalt Pike Press Western students wanting to run track will have the opportunity to run as part of the Western/Pikeland co-op. Pikeland approved the motion earlier and Western school board voted on it at the Nov. 20 meeting. Attending the meeting to discuss the matter were parents and students interested in seeing the co-op formed – Gaynell and Ashley Ayo, Rachel Snyder, Tracie Snyder and Jessica Grammer. The board had told the group they needed three things before the board would consider the matter. One, they had to have a sincere committement from students; two, Pikeland would have to approve the matter and three, Financial supports since Western has no money budgeted for such an expense. The group was able to show that all three criteria had been met and the board voted 4-0 to approve the matter.
Western will provide transportation for the students in the track program to practices and to the meets. “We just feel better if we are in charge of transportation,” Lorc Weir, president of the Western School Board, said. The board also heard from Dave Fee and Jayson Bryant regarding the progress on the heating, ventilation and air conditioning(HVAC) system. “There are two compressor,” Weir said. “Right now we are operating on only one. If something would happen to that one, it would be bad.” The school is looking for a grant to help pay for a new HVAC and boiler but has had no response from the application submitted by the school’s architect, Isaac Miller. The school is also submitted a grant for security cameras. The board also voted to join two other Pike County districts and ask voters to approve a maximun one-cent sales tax in
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the spring elections. County schools tried the measure in 2008 and 2009 and both times it was defeated. Pros of the tax is that it would ease the burden of funding capital improvements and maintenance issues from the property owner and would collect tax dollars from visitors to the county as well. Cons are it will raise the cost items currently taxed at seven percent. Groceries and prescriptions tax status will not be changed. “We need to educate the public about how this wlll work,” Weir said. “It’s been done in Iowa and it works well there.” The board also approved the junior high promotion policy to read: In order to be promoted students are required to pass four of five subjects with math and reading being two of the four. All members present voted Yes. Weir also administered the oath of office to Debbie Rennecker prior do the meeting start. Rennecker replaces Kris Koeller, who moved from the district.
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gasoline last year. The council approved a $600 donation to the Barry Business Association for Christmas Time in Barry. Also approved was an informational sign on east and west bound I-72 for the Historic Barry Shopping District. The sign will be provided by the state of Illinois. The cost for the first year will be $760, and $660 yearly after that. The council also approved opening a new account at the First National Bank of Barry for online payments. At 7:43 p.m. the council voted unanimously to go into closed session to discuss a matter of pending litigation.
By JEANETTE WALLACE Pike Press Since school began in August, many of the schools in Pike County have had a higher attendance percentage than the average in Illinois. "We've had about six times that we've had perfect attendance this year," Pollee Craven, principal at Griggsville-Perry Middle School, said. Each school in the county has different policies in place to keep students' attendance up. At Pikeland School District, if a student misses too many days, their absenses become unexcused unless they have a doctor's note. This can affect their grades, because teachers can give them zeros for the day they missed. "We always encourage attendance," Paula Hawley, Pikeland superintendent, said. Griggsville-Perry School District allows high schoolers who have perfect attendance to skip the semester exams. "As soon as they've missed more than one class period they are expected to take that semester exam," Andrea Allen, Griggsville-Perry superintendent, said. "I know it makes a difference for a lot of kids." Students who have perfect attendance and are exempt from the exams may still choose to take them and many do, in order to prepare themselves for college. If they do take the test, the grade doesn't count against them in their final grade. Pleasant Hill High School has a similar policy. If students miss less than a day, they can opt out of semester exams. "We've been doing that for years and it really has helped," Ron Edwards,
Pleasant Hill superintendent, said. "I know that the teachers stress that being here is important," Allen said. She explained that most students don't want to miss classes, because they don't want to have to worry about having a lot of extra homework or missing something important. Although most schools in Pike County have had a good record this year, there are still some that have had trouble with attendance. Western High School in Barry has had a much lower attendance average than the state from August through October but the school is working to raise that. "We have seen some improvements in the last couple of months," Terry Robertson, interim superintendent at Western, said. He believes one of the reasons attendance was so low in those months was because of illness. "We've had a little bit of flu," Robertson said. While it's normal for attendance to be a little lower during December and January because of students getting sick, Western experienced a bit of an early flu season. "I think a lot of schools had it early," Robertson said. Many of the schools have stated that they believe attendance has been getting a lot better since Pike County got a truancy officer. "She's a real asset to us," Allen said. The truancy officer, Judy Sutton, collects the attendance at schools and if she sees a student who has a lot of unexcused absences, she'll get involved. In many cases, parents aren't aware of just how much the student has missed. "Sometimes they just need an alarm clock," Hawley joked.
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Charities await your generous response Temperatures are forecast to take a sharp nosedive this week and the snows of Christmas cannot be far behind. In fact, the Christmas season is evident all around us. Sparkly lights twinkle from many a house and farmstead. Christmas choirs are warming up. Local charities are cataloging the needs of those less fortunate among us, planning to create a brighter Christmas for as many as possible. Wherever you live in Pike County, the opportunities to help are all around you. Your church or civic organization may have special Christmas charities. You could help a neighbor put up decorations or bring a carol to shut-ins. You could donate to the annual Pike County Christmas Basket program through the Giving Trees posted at several convenient locations. You could pick up a few extra cans of food for a local food pantry. Giving to others at Christmas is just another way of “giving back” to the community which shapes our quality of life all year long. Check out the giving opportunities in your town and county. Consider volunteering your time to bring a Christmas smile to a child or senior citizen. Pike County has given many a very good year in 2013. This is your time to reach out and help others.
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Guest Column: Scott Reeder
Will true reform happen this time? Hang on to your wallets – the Illinois General Assembly may soon be back in town. House Speaker Michael Madigan has told his members to be back in Springfield Dec. 3 for a special session to address the state’s pension crisis. To quote the baseball great Yogi Berra, “It’s déjà vu all over again.” Madigan has been a part of more than a few pension “fixes” during his more than four decades in public office. The reality is that none of those “fixes” has solved much of anything. They have simply pushed the inevitable day of reckoning further down the road. We saw it 19 years ago, when the Speaker, along with then-Gov. Jim Edgar, pushed a measure through the General Assembly that “fixed” the state pension system. They called it the “Edgar Ramp” And here is how it worked: Since politicians back then didn’t want to pay a whole lot of money toward pensions, they created a plan that said politicians in the future would pay more toward pensions. Apparently, they thought future lawmakers would have more backbone than
they possessed. Of course, it didn’t work out that way. As time went on, those “future” politicians said, “We don’t want to pay this much.” And “pension holidays” were taken. Lawmakers ended up paying less than their predecessors had promised, while governors kept placating government worker unions with ever-more generous pension promises. So that’s how we ended up with an unfunded pension liability of more than $100 billion and a situation that just about everyone acknowledges is a “crisis.” So what grand “fix” should we expect to be unveiled today? It’s being negotiated behind closed doors by legislative leaders. So we don’t know for sure what, if anything, will come up for a vote. But after talking to a variety of people involved with negotiations, it sounds like the “fix” probably will be something pretty similar to what was proposed 19 years ago. Oh sure, there is talk about trimming back pension benefits. But these are changes on the margins. More than likely, the new “plan” would involve promising that future lawmak-
ers will show greater fiscal responsibility than those making the promises. And larger payments toward pensions will almost certainly be loaded on the backend of the plan. At the end of the day, we have a fundamentally broken system. It’s broken for a lot of reasons. One reason is that it relies on current politicians – and also future politicians – to stick to a payment plan. Also our state pension systems have not been above reproach when it comes to how investments have been handled. The Teachers’ Retirement System has been mired in scandal. Former board member Stuart Levine and political insider Bill Cellini both ended up in prison because of their handling of pension dollars. But perhaps the biggest problem with the pension system is that it forces government to predict the future and taxpayers to underwrite those predictions. What will the stock market’s performance be over the next 30 years? How much longer will people be living in 2045? What will be the annual rate of inflation? All of these items are factored in when
Letters to the editor ‘War…is a part of the human condition’ Throughout the semester I have taken part in a discussion not only about war, but the hard choices and morality that coalesce with it. This discussion has taken part in a history class at Illinois College, where we depict the many different aspects of war and the values that individuals possess. I had begun the class with certain understandings and realizations of warfare, but have now become more aware of the distinctive and surreal reality of war’s influence. Many different books that I read throughout the class had helped me gain a better perception of war, but the most influential would have been, “War Is a Force That Gives Us Meaning,” by Chris Hedges. The author is a veteran war correspondent and has been to countless conflicts throughout the world. He describes how war forms its own culture and gives people purpose, meaning and a reason for living. He also states how war creates a false unity of patriotism, which can be related to the Unites States’ “war on terror.” For example, after the terrible catastrophe or 9/11, the whole nation wanted action against the terrorists who were responsible for it. However, two years after the attack on the World Trade Centers, we declared war on Iraq. Intel shows now that the government found no relationship between Al-Qaeda and Saddam Hussein, but with use of a false patriotism, many people of our nation believed that we were invading Iraq for that purpose. We were drawn in by the belief that American was doing the right thing to prevent terror and stop Al-Qaeda, but in reality, the two conflicts were completely different. That is one of the realizations I have come to comprehend throughout the semester. That recognition and many more have helped me understand that war is drug, and sometimes we must take the drug. Sometimes our government may look like they are doing the right thing for the world, but in reality, it might just be for our own interests.
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War is corruptive, war destroys honest inquiry and war becomes a force that is a part of the human condition. Even America can fall prey to the powerful influences of war. BRANT BESS Pittsfield, Ill.
January event will provide information on Common Core I would like to take this opportunity to share about an upcoming event in Pike County. Many people have heard about Common Core. For teachers, it is becoming a daily part of their vocabulary. For parents, there are many questions. What is it? What does it mean for my child? Why are people all over the country talking about it? How do I learn more about it? There is a way to get all of those questions answered…and more. “What You Need to Know About Common Core” will be held at the Pike County Farm Bureau auditorium on Jan. 16, 2014 at 7 p.m. Although still finalizing details, this event will feature Shane Vander Hart, from Des Moines, Ia, contributor to The American Principles Project and a regional expert on Common Core. Vander Hart has been educating about Common Core for some time. The Illinois State Board of Education has also been invited to attend. This event is an effort to educate the public about Common Core, from all points of view. Come hear the facts…and make your own decision by learning about Common Core at this free event. (Free will donations welcome to cover costs of speaker and facility.) If you or someone you know would like to contribute to this seminar, please call 217-242-9833. “Each man must for himself alone decide what is right and what is wrong…” – Mark Twain. Arm yourself with information…it is, after all, the best defense. CARRIE MARTIN Rockport, Ill.
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calculating pension payments. And yet they are pretty hard to calculate with much certainty. And taxpayers are on the hook for these predictions. To be blunt, the best solution is to walk away from the system. Eighty percent of private sector employers have embraced 401(k)-type plans. In these plans, employees actually own their retirement savings and they can make decisions on how it is invested. It’s time for Illinois to consider switching public school teachers, state workers and state university employees over to such plans. The state would still be responsible for the pensions of those who have already retired. But it’s time to move current and future employees into a more sustainable plan. And who better to take responsibility for worker retirements than the workers themselves? ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– n Scott Reeder is a veteran statehouse reporter and the journalist in residence at the Illinois Policy Institute. He can be reached at sreeder@illinoispolicy.org.
Guest Column: Gary Miller
Designer of dreams Some of my most memorable winter outdoor experiences come from the lake. As a young adult I spent more time fishing than hunting. And as I have mentioned before, there was no boat, just hip boots. It was cold only if the fish were not biting. Those days were about persevering; persevering through the weather and through the lull of inactivity until the fish decided to feed. The gulls always gave away where the fish were hiding. If they began to fly above a certain area, you knew the minnows were being pushed to the top by feeding fish that were below them and that would be the best time and place to cast your bait. There were many days we caught more than our share and a few that we came home empty-handed. The days when the gulls never flew, only gave us hope for the next day if we could just persevere. When I think of persevering I think of emotionless persistence. I think of someone who keeps going through all kinds of circumstances because he or she knows the preferred outcome is at the end of the way. He does not keep going because he feels like it or because the conditions are always favorable but because he knows that he is on the right path and the reward is worth his resolute effort. What he does not know, however, is the time it may take for his perseverance to turn into his prize. Some of you have been persevering for a long time. You have been chasing a goal or dream that you are sure is just around the corner. Right now however you are
doubting that it will ever be realized. You are tired from the work and the wait. You, perhaps, look at your advancing age or even those times in the past that you have failed. All of these push back against your perseverance. What do you do? First of all, check the source of your dream. Make sure that it is lined up with God’s purpose for your life. God is the designer of dreams. He has made you to be fulfilled in life but sometimes our dreams must be gently put back on His course. Secondly, check your motives. Why do you want to accomplish your goal? Is it for selfish reasons or purposes only? Is it for your own edification? The right motive is…. so that others may see God through your accomplishments and so that you may be able to spread the good news of God. Lastly, realize that many times the greater the purpose the longer the preparation. Friend, when your dreams are aligned with God’s purpose and your motive is to give God the glory, He will not only give you the strength to keep going, but also His peace that will carry you through even the most difficult times. ––––––––––––––––––––––––– ■ Gary Miller is an outdoorsman from Harrowgate, Tenn. gary@outdoortruths.org.
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The Coonridge Digest: Freida Marie Crump
Remember - you're headed the same direction as your leader Greetings from the Ridge Luis was the worst bus driver we’d ever hired. I don’t know where the guy got his qualifications, but when our tour group landed in Rome and we met the driver who’d been assigned to us for the next two weeks, we all knew it might be a rugged trip. Perhaps it wasn’t completely his fault. To begin with, he didn’t speak English. This is no sin. Most people in the world don’t speak English, but if you’re going to assign a bus driver to an Illinois group for two blasted weeks, wouldn’t you …well, you know? But on top of this, Luis wasn’t a good driver. We ran over curbs, on top of curbs, through curbs, but never around curbs. At one point our tour took us to Paris where Luis managed to wedge us into a side street from which there was no escape. He had to literally get out of the bus, then go into the surrounding homes and bars to find the owners of the cars that would need to be moved if we were to budge our bus an inch. Luis was also a stranger to soap. Again, cultures vary and what’s acceptable in one social group might be disdained in another, but on some days to walk out of Italian sunshine into Luis’s coop was truly a breath-taking experience. I could have forgiven all this if the guy had seemed to care. I don’t speak Italian but I can read a map and when I would vigorously point to the place where we’d made a wrong turn, he seemed unconcerned. Time
was a relative thing to Luis. If you got there on time, fine. If not, who cares? The sun will come up, I will have my vino at the end of the day, and I’ll get my paycheck either way. Before our trip had concluded we’d come up with various names for Luis and we began using them with such frequency and at such volume that I was actually thankful that the guy knew no English. . . at least not the English we were using from the back of the bus as he’d bounce onto another curb or nick a car’s bumper turning left. But the thing to remember is that we wanted Luis to succeed. Despite how we felt about his driving, we truly wanted the guy to get to the next stop alive, therefore insuring our safe arrival as well. No matter what you think of the guy driving the car or plane or Italian bus, you want him to be successful since his achievement is tied extremely closely to your life and well-being. So what’s wrong with us? When did we get crazy? Many years ago we had a mechanic named Luke. Luke hated FDR. If you as much as mentioned Roosevelt’s name he’d ask you to leave his shop. He felt that the man was the cause of ruination of our entire country, but when World War II broke out Luke was the first man to enlist. He did it for his country, no matter what he thought of its current leader. I was never the head of the George W. Bush fan club. He and I had never met over coffee and donuts, but I’d
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formed an opinion of the man that would not have gotten me on his Christmas card list. But . . . and I mean this . . . I truly wanted him to succeed. He was driving my bus. Herb has been angry ever since Obama was elected, but in my husband’s saner moments he’ll admit that he truly hopes the guy does well in office. Herb agrees with practically nothing the President says, and he truly wishes him well. Is that wrong-headed? Does that make us crazy? We once had a preacher whose term with us coincided with the election of a new President. Within a year his pulpit prayer went from, “Let us pray for our dear President!” to “Let us pray that his nation be turned around!” He had conviently created God in his own image. Even a cursury reading of history tells us that we’ve had similarly nasty spells among our politicians, but dear God! It seems as if the national good has been blown out the door by the angry winds of vengeance and vindictiveness. Can we really afford to cannibalize our own system of government when so many forces in the world
already have their hungry teeth set to gnaw on the carcus? It’d be a Pollyanna pipedream for me to expect the folks in Washington to agree on everything, but must we always be wishing for our leaders’ complete destruction? Doesn’t our national purpose have enough enemies without becoming our own? I’m pretty sure that nowhere does the Bible say, “Pray for your friends,” although it’s probably implied. What it does say pretty plainly is, “Pray for your enemies.” Even the modern translations of scripture don’t say, “Pray that your enemies fail and take you down with the ship . . . or the tour bus.” 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 Nov. 29, 1888 Pike county is enjoying the very loveliest fall weather. The pork packing season opened in Barry last week. The Barry school board has done away with recesses during school hours, and will dismiss school a few minutes earlier morning and evening. Our thanks to W. H. Myers for a large, able-bodied beet weighing 15 1/2 lbs. This is the day fixed for the annual thanksgiving of our people for the many favors that have been extended to them through the past year. Mr. Editor --- I will say a word on corn gathering. Myself and four boys shucked 118 loads in 10 days and tended the stock. These were about 25 bushel loads. This corn was not grown on $100 an acre land, but on land I bought a few years ago for $28 an acre, which at that time was considered worn out, though I think it now made about 60 bushels to the acre. I might attribute this to manure. We usually haul 200 to 300 loads a year. I might say we all are light weight. J. Dixon of Perry township. 100 Years Ago Dec. 3, 1913 Mrs. Helen Hull has sold the Farmers State Bank the building in which it is now located for $7,000. It is said the building will be remodeled in the spring and the two lower flower floors thrown into one. The building is now occupied by the bank and the Kesterson barber shop on the first floor
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and Anderson and Matthews law office on the second, the third story being a part of the Pittsfield Hotel. The members of the board of directors are: Ross Matthews, Samuel Morgan, A. R. Foreman, Congressman W. E. Williams and Judge Paul Grote. George Halpin is putting up a large monument for Valentine Ness in Oakwood cemetery. The main block of the monument weighs 14 tons, and with a six horse team, Wick Claus had just about all he could do to cart it to the cemetery. More than 200 Pike county teachers attended the annual Thanksgiving institute held Friday and Saturday in the West school building. Athletics is getting a hold on our Pike county teachers, as was evidenced in the fact that every Pike county speaker on the program had something to say in favor of athletics. The first basket ball game for Pittsfield high school was against Barry, with Pittsfield winning 45-32. It shows that we have the material for a first-rate team. Nelson’s Garage in Pittsfield has the new Studebaker, electrically started and electrically lighted, seven passenger for $1575. 75 Years Ago Nov. 30, 1938 Dave Webel and his sons Maurice and George won first prize and a $150 cash prize with a load of 15 Hereford yearlings at the International Livestock Show in Chicago. Pittsfield community high school won its first two games of the season in a double header, defeating New Salem 26 to 12 and
Baylis 38 to 22. Coach C. A. Wolfenbarger used every man on his squad, sending in new players every quarter. Elder Joe T. Maynard preached at the Green Pond church Sunday. Nine persons were baptized. Temporary arrangements have been made for school in Rockport due to the fact that the school burned down last week. Classes will be in the Masonic building, the I.O.O.F. and the Claud Ator building. The village of Nebo was saddened by the sudden death of 20-year-old college student Whitney Turnbeaugh, from complications of diabetes. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Turnbeaugh, and had come home for Thanksgiving from college in Macomb. 50 Years Ago Dec. 4, 1963 Calvin D. Liehr, Illinois Conservation Inspector, reported that 83 deer were killed in Pike county during the six day hunting period. Last year’s total was just 39. Fire destroyed two Pike county homes and damaged a third this past week. The homes destroyed were Mr. and Mrs. William Kendall of Bedford and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Lawber of Griggsville. Fire ruined the kitchen of the Wayne Ator home west of Pittsfield. Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Martin of Nebo announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Lillian, to Lee Hannel, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hannel, Sr. of Nebo. Chosen the Most Valuable Player on the 1963 Saukee football team by his team-
Guest Column: Jim Nowlan
The state budget in 750 words I was challenged the other day when I heard an expert say that no one has—or could—explain the Illinois state budget clearly, even to capable readers of newspaper opinion pages. So here goes my attempt to do so, without your eyes glazing over (well, maybe that is too much to ask): According to the Illinois Office of the Comptroller, in 2012 Illinois spent $67.8 billion and took in revenues of $64.5 billion (maybe that is part of our problem). The largest sources of revenue were the individual income tax ($17 billion); the federal government ($14.6 billion); the sales tax ($8.9 billion), and income from 1,504 fees such as drivers’, hunting and fishing licenses and university tuitions ($8.1 billion). Factoid: The average family spends $500 a year on lottery tickets; the math is easy: $2 billion in ticket sales divided by 4 million families). Yet gaming revenue to the state of $2 billion represents only 3 percent of total annual state revenue. State spending represents more than $5,000 per person. Health care and social services take the biggest chunk, at $24.9 billion (37 percent). Education is next at $15 billion (22 percent). When I was starting out in government in the 1960s, health care represented much less spending than education. Then in 1965 the federal government enacted Medicaid, along with Medicare, to provide health care for the poor as well as for many middle class in nursing homes. Two thirds of all nursing home patients in Illinois are supported by Medicaid, a program whose cost is shared about 50-50 by the federal and Illinois governments. Most state spending is distributed to health care providers like hospitals and doctors, and to schools and local governments; local governments receive a share of income, sales and motor fuel tax revenues. “General government,” the cost of running state government, costs $9.6 billion (14 percent). This relatively small slice is where we would expect to find the waste and corruption that everyone hopes can be rooted out to save the state budget. Quite a bit has already been shaved from this slice of the budget pie. State employee numbers have been cut from 88,000 in 2001 to 64,000 in 2012, a rather dramatic reduction of 27 percent. In 2011, the state individual income tax was raised from 3 percent to 5 percent and the corporate income tax to 9.5 percent, the latter the 4th highest in the nation. The new revenue from
these increases represents about $7.5 billion a year. Unfortunately, throughout the 2000s, the state was spending and failing to put into the employee pension funds about $7 billion more than it was generating in revenue each year. Thus the increased tax revenue just covered our earlier annual shortfall. Illinois has what experts call a “structural deficit” (a good term to throw out at a cocktail party). This simply means that Illinois has historically been spending more each year than it has been taking in. For example, Medicaid costs increased about 11 percent a year in the 1980-90s and by 7 percent annually in the past decade, a much higher rate than the revenue was growing. In recent years, pension payments, when the state made them, were also growing much more rapidly than revenue. These are the two programs that have to be harnessed if we are to bring our budget into balance. Both will be tough to control. The conservative Illinois Policy Institute (IPI) has proposed that the state could save more than a billion dollars a year by putting our 3 million Medicaid enrollees into private insurance plans, rather than have so many enrollees use the expensive hospital emergency rooms. This is a complicated topic, yet I think the IPI’s concept is worth considering. And the legislature may enact pension changes this week. Such action might also save about a billion dollars a year, but not until after almost certain court challenges are resolved. The 2011 temporary tax rate of 5 percent is scheduled by law to come down to 3.75 percent January 1 2015. Given the uncertainties about both Medicaid and pension changes, it will be difficult to craft a budget in the coming two years without the extra tax revenue from the 2011 increases, at least not without cutting education and social services sharply. So all eyes will be on the candidates for governor and what they would do if elected in November 2014. There you have my attempt at explaining the budget in 750 words. I do see a few eyes glazed over. Jim Nowlan has observed Illinois government and politics for five decades, as an Illinois legislator and aide to three governors. His forthcoming book is “Fixing Illinois: Politics and Policies in the Prairie State.”
mates was Bill Hammitt. Alderman Wilbur Bartlett of Pittsfield has been appointed rural carrier on Pittsfield route 3, and will take up his duties Saturday, Jan. 4. Claude Eagle retired on this route a year ago, and Homer Goodin has been the substitute carrier. 25 Years Ago Nov. 30, 1988 By a 7-2 vote the Pike county board adopted a deficit budget for the fiscal year beginning Dec. 1. Voting against the budget were Harold Booth and John Sheppard. Voting in favor were Keith Elledge, Fred Rodhouse, Don Apps, J. H. Syrcle, Terrill Belford, Jim Sanderson, and Chairman Bruce Lightle. Reports continue to come in from Pike County residents of strange and unexplained lights in the sky. Six other residents have reported seeing lights similar to those reported in the Pike Press last week. This week, Norfolk and Southern Railroad officials are scheduled to begin moving J. L. Wade’s 30 antique railroad cars, which he recently sold to the Atlantic-Pacific Railroad company in Iowa. Wade is keeping five cars in Griggsville to house his art collection. The Lady Saukees of Pittsfield were crowned the 1988 Pike County Conference tournament champions Wednesday night after beating West Pike in Meredosia, 5124. Michelle Butler and Christa Reel of Pittsfield and Jenny Vincent and Julie Lundberg of West Pike were named to the alltournament team.
A second drive-up window has been added to the Corn Belt and Trust Co. on West Washington to handle the increased traffic there.
10 Years Ago Dec. 3, 2003 A Thanksgiving Day fire at the former Pittsfield Sale Barn, an early Sunday morning fire at the Chris Miller residence in Pittsfield and two near simultaneous fires in Pearl Sunday night have flagged the attention of law enforcement authorities. As usual, Pike County led the state in number of deer harvested during the first three-day firearm deer season, with 2,479 deer being taken by shotguns firing deer slugs. The pay for Pike County board members has remained the same for at least the past 30 years, maybe longer. A County Board member is paid $40 per board meeting and $40 per attended committee meeting. Hazel I. Franklin, 92, of Pleasant Hill Nursing Center and formerly of Nebo, died Friday Nov. 28, 2003. She married W. C. Franklin June 24, 1934 in Barry. He died Nov. 20, 1991. Mrs. Franklin taught at various Pike County schools for 40 years, including 29 years at Nebo, teaching primarily first grade. Survivors include one daughter, Janet (husband Delbert) Scranton, two grand children and five great-grand children. ■ Pickings from Pike’s Past is compiled by Michael Boren.
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Debra (Debbie) Sue Rennecker, 54, died Nov. 30, 2013 at the Barry Community Care Center in Barry. She was born July 29, 1959 in Quincy, the second daughter of Herb and Doris (Schnepf) Rennecker. Debbie grew up in Kinderhook, and completed her education at Higbee Annex School in Pittsfield and then attended the Pike County Work Activity Center. Debbie was very active, loving and helpful person. She enjoyed giving lots of bear hugs and her favorite phrase was “I Love You”.She was an avid collector of Elvis memorabilia and angels. Growing up she tried to do whatever her older sister and two younger brothers did. She was a great help around the house and loved playing board games with her great nieces and nephews. She liked doing latch hook, crocheting and word search. The Kepley House in Pittsfield has been her home for the past 16 years. This was truly home to her, she took part in most of their activities including going out to eat and to the movies, as well as the local parades and even going to St. Louis to the ball game. She participated in Special Olympics every year attending state several years in bowling, the softball throw and the run/walk. For a number of years she attended Camp Callahan. Growing up Debbie attended the Kinderhook United Methodist Church and later the Pittsfield United Methodist Church. Debbie made many friends through the years and will be greatly missed by family and friends. Surviving besides her parents are one sister; Teresa (Steve) Carlen, two brothers; Mark Rennecker (Judy Kurtz) and Travis (Michelle) Rennecker. One nephew; Darin Carlen and two nieces; Dale (Ben) Johnson and Erin Diaz. Four step-nieces; Ashley (Seth) Pedigo, Kayla Willett, April (Justin) Stolte and Tessa Kurtz. Two great-nieces; Easton Carlen and Aryanna Diaz, two great-nephews; Matthew Diaz Jr. and Colton Johnson, two great-step nieces; Kiersten and Lillianna Pedigo and one great-step- nephew; Keanin Stolte as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. Debra was preceded in death by grandparents; Esther and Walter Schnepf and Albert (Bud) and Lucille Rennecker and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held today Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 10:30, at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry with Rev. Tom Wilber officiating. Visitation was Tuesday at the funeral chapel. Burial will be at the Kinderhook Cemetery following the service. Memorials are suggested to the “Activity Fund”, to be divided equally between The Kepley House and The Work Activity Center. The Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry is serving the family. On-line condolences maybe left at nieburfh.com
Marguerite Louise Kennedy, 100, of Perry died Wednesday Nov. 27, 2013 at Liberty Village in Pittsfield.She was born Aug. 28, 1913 near Chambersburg the daughter of the late Franklin and Mildred Liehr Parrick. She married John Richard Kennedy Feb. 22, 1933 in Pittsfield. He preceded her in death in 1997, also preceding her was her son, Gene Kennedy in 2007, her sister Evelyn Bullard and a great-grandson and a great-granddaughter. Marguerite was a graduate of Perry High School. She was a homemaker, a member of the Perry United Methodist Church where she had been active in the United Methodist Women group. She was also a member of the Home Extension and enjoyed quilting, crafts and gardening. Surviving are her three daughters Carolyn Drake of Perry, Rosalie Kurfman of Jacksonville, Dorothy (Robert) McKinney of Perry, daughterin-law Frances Kennedy of Griggsville; 13 grandchildren Robert (Brenda) Kennedy, Troy (Bunny) Kennedy, Marcy (Tom) Koch, Tracy (Jack) Lawson, Shelly (Dave) Rang, Kristy DeWitt (deceased husband Chris), John (Penny) Drake, Alan (Kathy) Drake, Amy (Mike) Wort, Keith Kurfman, Kent (Cheryl) Kurfman, Gail (David) Vaughn, Robin (Jon) Talkemeyer; 31 great-grandchildren; and seven great great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Sunday Dec. 1 at the AirsmanHires Chapel in Griggsville with Rev. David Kelley officiating. The organist was Mary Lou Lipcaman. Special songs included “How Great Thou Art”. “Hymn of Promise” and “Precious Lord Take My Hand”. The pallbearers were Robert Kennedy, Troy Kennedy, Jack Lawson, John Drake, Alan Drake and Keith Kurfman. Burial was in McCord Cemetery. Visitation was held Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials can be made to the Perry United Methodist Church, Passages Hospice, or the activity fund at Liberty Village. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.airsmanhires.com
Frances Viola Mills Frances Viola Mills, 83, Kingston, Mo., formerly of Atlas died at her home in Kingston Nov. 28, 2013. Frances was born Oct. 7, 1930, in East St. Louis, to Carl and Mary Grzyb Rielley. She had been a homemaker. Frances was a member of the Atlas Worship Center in Atlas, and had also been a member of the AECC-Christian Workers Ministry. Jan. 15, 1949, she married Charles Ross Mills, Sr., in Nameoki. He preceded her in death in 2012. Frances was also preceded by her parents. Survivors: daughters: Sharon Painter, Battlefield Mo.; Donna Stoltz, Kingston; Terry Haase, Kingston; sons: Charles Mills, Jr., Louisville,Ky..; David Mills, Winter Haven, Fla.; and Dennis Mills, Mt. Sterling; 17 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and her first cousins: Ted Grib, Jr., Patty Grzyb and Cathy Strasen. Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 2 at the Bram Funeral Home in Hamilton, Mo. with visitation preceeding the services. Burial was at the Kingston Cemetery in Kingston, Mo. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition in care of the funeral home. Online condolences: www.bramfuneralservices.com.
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Skill Level: Some experience necessary Crafting Time: Weekend project From humble beginnings in Germany to worldwide fame today, the nutcracker is a beloved symbol of the holidays. Handpainted miniature nutcrackers glisten with glitter on a wreath that’s completely covered in nuts. Definitely a tradition with a twist. Supplies and Tools: Acrylic paint in various shades of white Paintbrushes 2 to 3 pounds walnuts with shells Approximately 1 pound hazelnuts with shells 3 to 5 wood nutcrackers, various sizes Mod Podge decoupage glue White glitter 1/2 yard off-white fabric Straw wreath form Glue gun and glue sticks 1 spool 1-inch wide organza ribbon Paint all nuts different shades of white. Let dry. Apply another coat of paint if necessary. Paint nutcrackers white. Let dry. Apply another coat of paint if necessary. Apply a coat of Mod Podge to nutcrackers. Sprinkle with glitter. Let dry. Cut white fabric into 2-inch strips and wrap around wreath form until completely covered. Glue in place. Glue nuts on fabric-covered wreath, starting with walnuts and filling in with hazelnuts. Let dry. Glue nutcrackers on top of nuts. Refer to photo for placement. Glue loops of ribbon into the gaps between nuts along bottom portion of wreath.
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Skill Level: No experience necessary Crafting Time: Weekend project On Christmas Day in Mexico, children commonly take turns hitting a star-shaped piñata to release the avalanche of toys and treats hidden inside. Your little ones and maybe even grown-ups will enjoy trying to break open this poinsettia-covered version. Supplies and Tools: Newspaper strips Water and flour paper mache mix Mylar balloon Paintbrush Mod Podge decoupage glue Red tissue streamers Hot glue gun and glue sticks Variety of floral poinsettias Scissors Ribbon Candy or toys Dip newspaper strips into paper mache mix. Remove excess mix to allow for quicker drying. Place strips over inflated Mylar balloon until surface is completely covered. Let dry. Repeat process for three layers. Paint a line of Mod Podge onto piñata and immediately adhere a strip of red tissue streamer over glued area. Repeat process until entire piñata is covered with tissue streamer. Let dry. Add a top layer of Mod Podge over tissue streamer layer. Let dry. Glue floral poinsettias onto piñata surface. Tightly overlap flowers for best coverage. Let dry. Cut ribbon to desired length for hanging. Glue end of each strip of ribbon to piñata. Note: Cut small opening in top of piñata and fill with candy or toys. Make sure the piñata opening is at the top so candy or toys don’t fall out. Fill piñata with candy or toys.
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Skill Level: Some experience necessary Crafting Time: 3 to 5 hours Artists from Scandinavia are famous for beautiful embroidery. Simple stitching and folk art patterns influence their style. A felt tree skirt showcasing these colorful Nordic designs offers a fresh look for your tree. It’s simple to make since it requires minimal sewing. Supplies and Tools: 1 1/3 yards 72-inch wide cranberry felt for skirt Scissors Glass or mug, 3 inches in diameter Provided design patterns 1/4 yard each felt for designs: olive green, green, red, dark maroon, gold, black, white Embroidery floss in the same colors as felt designs Hand embroidery needles Tacky glue Three 1-inch buttons and thread Fold cranberry felt into quarters and mark for the center tree circle, 23 inches from corner. Cut out circle. Mark and cut 1 1/2 inch from corner for trunk. Cut through only one fold from center to edge for opening. With skirt folded in half, mark scallops 1 inch from edge using mug or glass as template. Cut scallops. Visit www.joann.com/treeskirttemplate to print pattern pieces. Enlarge pattern pieces to sizes indicated. Following pattern pieces, cut each design as pictured. Layer colors. Add as many design elements as desired around skirt edge. Embroider the felt shapes with simple stitches: running, blanket, French knot, daisy. Divide skirt into sections and lay out finished pieces as desired. Glue in place. Let dry. Overlap back edge 3 inches. Cut three 1-inch buttonholes and sew on buttons.
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“We collected things all year,” Don Hannel, pastor of the church, said. “And at our Thanksgiving dinner we asked people to donate their change to help pay for the postage.” Hannel said it cost nearly $7 per shoebox and the church raised nearly enough to ship all 77 boxes. “We were within a few dollars of the amount,” he said. The Awana group at the church packed the boxes and they were transported to the Nazarene Church in Pittsfield, which was a designated drop-off site. There the boxes were loaded onto semi-trailers and hauled to a shipping point. LeeAnn Knight was chairman of the Operation Christmas Child.
‘Get Covered Illinois’ health insurance event Pike County Health Department (PCHD) has trained staff scheduled to provide educational information to the public regarding the new health insurance options available through “Get Covered Illinois”- the official Health Marketplace. Staff will be on hand at County Market in Pittsfield from 9-11 a.m. on the following Saturdays: Dec. 7 and Dec.14. Information will be available about “Get Covered Illinois” and the range of health insurance options
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By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The Pleasant Hill First Baptist Church recently sent 77 shoeboxes filled with toys, hygiene items and other things sparse in the third world countries in which they were sent. The project is called Operation Christmas Child and churches and organizations all around the United States participate. The group collects toys, hygiene items, school supplies and other goods that will fit in a shoebox. Donors may donated to one of three age groups ranging from infant to early teenagers and pick boys or girls to make their boxes. The boxes are often times the only Christmas present children in impoverished countries get.
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Santa dollars make nice gifts for more than the receiver Farmer’s State Bank is offering shoppers an opportunity to double their giving this season. Santa Dollars are available each of the banks’ main four facilities. Santa Dollars are real United States currency. These special treasury notes have a Santa seal that covers George Washington. The Santa Dollar seal is removable leaving the crisp, new bill intact. People purchase these unique dollars to give as gifts, knowing in doing so, they are helping others, as some of the proceeds go to charity. The amount raised from the sale of Santa dollars will be matched by the bank dollar for
dollar up to $500 for a total maximum donation of $1,000. The donated amount will be split evenly with an equal amount going
to a charity in each county where the bank has an office – Pittsfield, Winchester, White Hall, Hull, and Jerseyville offices. The price is $2.50, which includes a greeting card with the Santa Dollar inside, and one dollar will be donated to charity. The money in Pike County will go to the Pike County Christmas Baskets, part of Pike County’s Unmet Needs Program; in Jerseyville, to the Jerseyville Food Pantry; in Greene, the North Greene Food Pantry and in Scott to the Outreach Center. Get your collectible Santa Dollar and help out a favorite charity.
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Seniors gathered around a table at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center last week eating leftovers, the day before Thanksgiving. Those enjoying the meal were clockwise around the table, Ron Roach, Dom Emert, Marilyn Hougland, Arlene Cress, Dub Cress, Tom Ambrust, Lewis McCrary and Jerry Hougland.
Pike in top 10 of deer-vehicle crashes The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced that fatal crashes, injuries and the number of motorists killed in crashes involving deer declined in 2012. IDOT and IDNR also reminded motorists to once again be alert for deer along roadways during one of the most active periods of the year for wildlife activity. “As deer hunters gear up for firearm season, we want to remind motorists to slow down, drive defensively, obey posted speed limits, eliminate all distractions and be especially alert for wildlife at night along Illinois roadways,” Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann L. Schneider said. “We are proud to see two consecutive years with fewer fatal and injury motor vehicle crashes involving deer, and we need your help to ensure that number continues to drop.” Motor vehicle crashes involving deer were responsible for four fatalities in 2012, a decrease from six fatalities in 2011. Injuries resulting from a motor vehicle – deer crash decreased from 613 in 2011 to 608 in 2012. The number of deer-vehicle crashes decreased significantly to 15,489 in 2012, as compared to
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18,044 in 2011. The top 10 counties for collisions involving deer in 2012 were: 1. Cook – 460 2. Madison – 456 3. Peoria – 432 4. Will – 370 5. Fulton – 368 6. Sangamon–335 7. Lake - 333 8. Pike – 288 9. McHenry - 279 10. Kane - 276 Suggestions for motorists to avoid colliding with deer include: • Be particularly cautious at dusk and dawn, when deer are most active. • Keep track of locations where deer have been spotted in the past to avoid being surprised. • Reduce speed and be prepared to stop, especially near water, farm fields and wooded areas. • Deer will cross the road and double back. Make sure deer have moved away before proceeding. • Be mindful that deer will follow each other. One deer can mean others are nearby or close behind. • Avoid swerving into traffic or off the road if deer are on the roadway. Instead, slow to a stop and wait for the deer to move along. • Flashing the headlights and honking the car horn will encourage deer to move off the road.
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BARRY n A bazaar and candy/cookie sale will be held at the First National Bank of Barry on the NW corner of Bainbridge and Mortimer in Barry, Friday, Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. The sale is sponsored by the Barry United Methodist Women. Proceeds go to church repairs. n The Barry Community Chorus will present its annual Christmas cantata Sunday, Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Barry United Methodist Church. “Bethlehem Morning,” by Russell Mauldin, tells the traditional birth story from a unique perspective. The chorus will be directed by Judy Steers, accompanied by Cindy Piper and narrated by Rev. Kent Hillesland. Soloists include: Teresa Goetten, Tina Moyer, Larry Stapleton and Lori Wharton. Donation baskets will be at the door. We welcome your joining us in celebrating the birth of Christ. n The Barry American Legion Post 222 will have their December meeting Thursday, Dec. 12. All members and those who are considering membership are encouraged to attend. Menu is not known at this time. FLORENCE n The annual Christmas program at Florence United Methodist Church will be Saturday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited. The program will be at Florence United Methodist Church, located at 311 S. Florence Rd. There will be music provided by a group from Alsey and local talent as well. If you have any questions, feel free to call Pastor Dave at 217-833-2575 or 833-2457. GRIGGSVILLE n There will be a toy drive to benefit the Griggsville-Perry School District Christmas Families Friday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. during the Tornado Boys high school basketball game against Western. Bring a toy, and get into the game free. One adult or child admission per toy. n The annual Christmas Sunday School program will be held at Griggsville United Methodist Church, 115. S. Stanford, Griggsville Dec. 15 at 10:30 a.m. There will be music, scripture, drama and a message. If you have questions, contact Pastor Dave at 217-833-2575 or 217833-2457. PERRY n The annual Christmas Sunday School program will be held at Perry United Methodist Church, 106 E. South St., Perry Dec. 15 at 9 a.m. There will be music, scripture, drama and a message. If you have questions, contact Pastor Dave at 217-833-2575 or 217-833-2457. PITTSFIELD n Pike County Loss Support Group will be offering a 4-week series on “Surviving the Holidays.” Grief can be a complex, emotional process experienced in many stages. Involvement in a support group can be one of the constructive ways to deal with it, especially during the holidays. The Pike County Loss Support Group will meet Mondays, Dec. 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 6:30 p.m. This series will be held at the Pittsfield Public Library, 205 N. Memorial, Pittsfield. To register for the four weeks, call Vicki at 217-285-6520. n Pittsfield Main Street will be starting their Holiday Punch Card program until Dec. 24. This is Pittsfield Main Street’s way of saying thank you to our members, downtown businesses and patrons of these businesses in Pittsfield. For every $10 you spend in a participating business you receive a punch. You must spend $100 to fill up the card, up to 5 cads can be submitted per person. Cards may be picked up at any participating location. Once the card is full it can be returned to any participating business or to the Pittsfield Main Street office, 224 W. Washington St. in Pittsfield. There will be six gift certificates given away totalling $500 that can be spent at any participating business. Please visit the website for more information: www.pittsfieldmainstreet.org. n Breakfast with Santa will be Saturday, Dec. 7 at Pittsfield South
School. Admission is $5. Children 2 and under are free. Serving pancakes and sausage from 8-11 a.m. Admission includes activities and book fair. Bring your camera to take photos with Santa. PHS student council will be accepting canned food and packaged toys for the food and toy drive. Each child will receive a gift while supplies last, from Farmers State Bank in Pittsfield. The event is held by the South School PTO. n Bluegrass music will be performed Saturday, Dec. 7 from 6-9:30 p.m. Food will be available and donations will be accepted for the band’s expenses. Shows are for all ages to bring your family and enjoy the evening with us. For more information, call Pike County Senior Citizen center, 220 W. Adams St., Pittsfield, at 217-285-4969. n The annual 4-H Foundation Craft Show will be held at the Pike County Farm Bureau building Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. A lunch of soup and sandwiches will be served. The 4-H members will be holding a bake sale all day. A Santa Belly Small Laundry Basket and a Reindeer set will be raffled off. All proceeds will go to help the 4-H Kids in Pike County. For more information to for a booth space, contact Susan Browning at 217-236-7025. n The Pittsfield Church of the Nazarene will present the Christmas musical ‘Rockin’ Royal Christmas with the King’ Sunday, Dec. 8 at 6:30 p.m. You will be taken back in time 2000 years into a story involving some likely characters: angels, shepherds and wise men. However, when an angry King Herod sends detectives Sherlock and Watson to find out why the kings from the East did not return to him, the world-famous crime-solving sleuths will discover more than they expected. You will not want to miss this exciting evening. n Santa will be at the Pittsfield Youth Library Dec. 12 from 6:307:30 p.m. There will be Christmas stories, cookies and card making for local nursing home residents. There is no charge to attend. If you have any questions, please call 217-2855232. n The PHS Financial Aid Night will be Dec. 17 at the PHS Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. All juniors and seniors along with their parents/ guardians are encouraged to attend this informational meeting. There will be a John Wood Community College representative who will help explain the process of filing the FAFSA form. n The Bright Star Parish will hold its Christmas Eve services all over Pike County Tuesday, Dec. 24. Services will be at 4 p.m. at New Salem United Methodist Church, at 6:30 p.m. at Detroit United Methodist Church, at 8 p.m. at Griggsville United Methodist Church, and at 11 p.m. at Perry United Methodist Church. The night will end with a traditional Christmas candlelight. If you have any questions, please call Pastor Dave at 217-833-2575 or 217833-2457. n “What You Need to Know About Common Core,” a presentation about the Common Core program, will be held Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Pike County Farm Bureau Building located in Pittsfield. This event will feature Shane Vander Hart, a regional expert on Common Core. The Illinois State Board of Education has been invited, and the public is encouraged to attend. Free will donations are welcome to cover costs. Please call 217-242-9833 for more information. PLEASANT HILL n The Pleasant Hill United Methodist Women annual Christmas Tea will be Saturday, Dec. 14 a 2 p.m. The program will include music by the Pleasant Hill UMC Handbell Choir and inspirational readings for the holidays. Following the program, homemade refreshments will be served in the lower level of the church. ON GOING n Stamp Club Night every second Monday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at
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Pike County Health Department in Pittsfield with Amanda Woodward. n ‘Fill Your Box’ Card-making Class meets on the 1st Thursday of every month at 10:30 a.m. at 416 E. Chestnut St. in Griggsville with n The Pittsfield Woman’s Club will meet every 4th Tuesday of the month at noon for lunch and a program at the Community Center. For more information or to become a member, call Sandy Henry, 285-6480. All Pike County women are welcome. n Exercises classes will be held at the Senior Center in Pittsfield Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:15-6:15. They are for both men and women. These classes are easy enough that most can do them. If you have any questions, feel free to stop by the Senior Center or call 217-285-4524. n The Pittsfield High School Athletic Dept. is looking for a way to get alumni of PHS addresses. If you are yourself, or if you know the person who is in charge of planning your class reunions, please contact Athletic Director Don Bigley at 217-285-6888 or email dbigley@pikeland.org. n GED classes are held at 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 7342764 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 217-285-6520. n Puzzlebox: Autism Awareness/ Support Group meets the third Monday of every month from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 or 8 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Pittsfield. The group is designed to raise awareness of autism spectrum disorders within the community and provide support for those affected by autism. Anyone affected is welcome to attend. Upcoming meeting dates are: June 17 and July 15. For more information, please contact Taylor Sweeting at (217)370-8142 or email taylor.sweeting@yahoo.com. n The Crossroads Center is open for walking Monday through Friday, 8-10 a.m. and 12-1 p.m. Special events may alter the schedule and will be posted. This service will start Nov. 4. n The County Market Coupon Club meets Wednesday afternoons from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. weekly in the County Market Café. There is no charge to join and the coupons are traded each week and several rebate forms are available each week. For more information, contact County Market 285-4453. n Belleview Community Church “Teen Drop-In” every third Sunday night of the month for ages 12-18 at 5:30 p.m. n 12 Step Al-Anon Family Support Group for alcohol and narcotic addiction every Monday 8 p.m. at First Christian Church 225 N. Memorial, Pittsfield. (Breezway entrance). For more information, call Betty at (217) 285-6191. n Addicts Victorious support group meeting Tuesday nights 6-7 p.m. Church of the Nazarene Family Center. n Scrapbooking every third Wednesday per month 6-8 p.m at the Hull Community Center by Marie Woods. n Blood Pressure Checks Liberty Village of Pittsfield will provide free checks the last Monday of every month at the Hull Community Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free soup and sandwich will be provided by Liberty Village and transportation will be provided by the Western Public Transit for anyone to and from the center! n The Pike County Health Department is now offering IDPH
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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) 2854407, ext 118 for more information. n Pittsfield Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star meets every fourth Monday at the Masonic Lodge at 7:30 p.m. n T.O.P.S. Meeting at the Milton Christian Church Annex every Tuesday, weigh-in 6-6:30, meeting 6:30 p.m. The group is open to the public. For information, call Shanna Edison 217-723-4092 n Pittsfield Lions Club meets the first and third Thursday of every month at the Courtyard Cafe. For more information, please contact Mike Graham at 217-473-3791. n Breastfeeding Support Group, Pike County Health Department, monthly. First Tuesday, 10 a.m, third Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., 285-4407. n Pike County Health Department: Home Health visits by nurses, therapists, aides, and homemakers daily. TB skin testing 8:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m. & 1-4:45 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Immunization clinics 1:306 p.m. on first and third Mondays. Family planning counseling Mon.Thurs., except Tues. a.m. and Wed. p.m. when clinics are held. Blood pressure screenings Tues. 2-4 p.m. The health department is closed on Fridays, although essential services are available. For more information, call 217-285-4407. New WIC walk-in clinics: Monday through Thursday,-to 10:45 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Children’s group nutrition education available second and fourth Thursdays at 1 p.m. No appointments necessary. For more information call 217-285-4407, x137. n Job Club will be open to the public every Tuesday from 2-3 p.m. No appointment necessary.Two Rivers Regional Council Office at 120 South Madison, Pittsfield. n The Pittsfield Meal Site located in the First Christian Church Fellowship Hall, 225 N. Memorial offers daily meals at noon, Monday-Friday. Please call Connie at 285-6150 the day before or by 8:45 a.m. the day of the lunch, or any time before the day you would like to eat with us. Donation only for seniors over 60. Those under 60 are required to pay the full cost of $6. Transportation available. The senior center is also collecting used cell phones for seniors. Your old cell phone may provide the critical link between law enforcement and someone in trouble.
Matt Reynolds
Area Resident Named Country Financial Representative
Hull A son, Carson Michael, was born Nov. 17 to Quentin and Kelly Hull of Hannibal, Mo. The baby weighed 7 lbs, 9 oz., was 22 inches long and is the couple’s first child. Grandparents are Michael and Kim Earls of New Canton and Mike and Wendy Hull of Center, Mo. Great-grandparents are: William and Helen Earls, of Pittsfield, Norma Potter of Maroa, Terry and Betty Collins of Elsberry, Mo., and Roger Sparrow of Mississippi. Great-great grandmother is Dorothy Apps of Pittsfield.
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Edwards Construction Inc. Edwards Construction Inc. would like to thank all of our employees for their donations to the giving tree and wish you all a safe and happy holiday.
BRIDAL REGISTRY Matt Reynolds of Barry, IL has been named a financial representative for Country Financial. Matt recently completed the organization’s extensive training about the solutions Country offers to help clients become financially secure. The training also focuses on guiding clients toward successfully setting and achieving their goals. Matt can provide clients with auto, home, life and long term care insurance, annuities, mutual funds and college education funding options. He can also offer investment management, retirement planning and trust services provided by Country Trust Bank, which is part of Country Financial. Matt has earned an Associates Degree in Science from John Wood Community College, Quincy, IL, in 2010. He resides in Barry and is a member of the Barry Volunteer Fire Dept. and Pike County Emergency Corps. He may be reached at his office located at 1155 W. Washington in Pittsfield, IL . His office phone number is 217-285-5111. Country Financial, based in Bloomington, Ill., has been serving clients since 1925.
Kassey Bloyd Scott Gatewood - December 28 Caitlin O’Brien Hector Munguia - January 5 Michelle Ruble Brendan Howard - January 25 Mackenzie Welch Thomas Beach - April 12
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In Loving Memory Levoy Coultas July 14, 1931 - Dec. 8, 1993
Lovingly remembered today & every day We miss you and love you, Wife Doris, Children, Grandchildren and family Levoy E. Coultas
n Senior bible study will be held every Wednesday morning at McDonald’s in Pittsfield. It will be led by David and Charlotte Hamilton. Coffee and visiting will be from 9 9:25 a.m. Bible exposition will be from 9:25-10 a.m. This is a ministry of the Calvary Baptist Church. OUT OF THE COUNTY n The Lesters will be in concert Sunday, Dec. 8 at 6 pm at the Christian Church in Bowen, Il for a freewill offering. Since their Christmas banquet with the Chosen Ones is sold out, this is a great opportunity to hear The Lesters while they are in the area.
Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? In the store, toys are glistening It’s our Annual Ladies Night Come have fun with us tonight Shopping at Arends-Awe’s Wonderland!
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5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Arends-Awe, Inc. 1285 Old Route 36 Riggston, IL (8 miles west of Jacksonville) (800) 494-3138 www.arends-awe.com Store Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8-5, Sat. 8-noon Shopping, Prizes and Refreshments
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1. Preheat oven to 350 F. In large bowl, with mixer on low speed, beat butter and sugar until blended. Increase speed to high; beat until light and creamy. On low speed, beat in egg and vanilla. Beat in flour, baking powder and salt until blended. 2. Divide dough into 4 equal pieces; flatten each piece into a disk. Wrap each disk with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour or until dough is firm enough to roll. (Or place dough in freezer 30 minutes.) 3. On a lightly floured surface with a floured rolling pin, roll 1 piece of dough 1/8 inch thick. With floured 3-inch to 4-inch cookie cutters, cut dough into as many cookies as possible; wrap and refrigerate trimmings. Place cookies, 1 inch apart, on ungreased large cookie sheet.
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5. When cookies are cool, decorate with frosting if you like; use along with sugars and candies to decorate cookies. Set cookies aside to allow frosting to dry completely, about 1 hour. Store in tightly covered container (with waxed paper between layers if decorated) at room temperature up to 2 weeks, or in freezer up to 3 months.
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'Tis the season to be shopping!
Frugal gift wrapping ideas
Holiday shoppers spend billions of dollars each year on gifts for friends, family and coworkers. But holiday shoppers also spend substantial amounts of money dressing up those gifts with bows and wrapping paper. Shoppers may not want to spend much more on wrapping paper, bags and other ways to dressup their gifts, and by employing a few tricks of the gift wrapping trade, they may not have to. The following are some frugal, yet flashy, ways to wrap presents this holiday season. * Children's artwork: Over the course of a school year parents can accumulate dozens of original pieces of art from their children's time in the classroom. Instead of relegating those pictures to a memory box or temporary glory on the refrigerator, turn them into unique gift wrap. Pair these pieces of art with colored ribbon, and everyone who gets a unique masterpiece will feel special. * Newspaper: Recycle newsprint and comics into wrapping paper. Encourage everyone to wrap in newspaper for a cohesive look come Christmas morning. * Cloth: Leftover cloth from Halloween or cloth purchased to create homemade curtains can be turned into giftwrap for awkwardshaped gifts. Use decorative ribbon to seal the bundle shut. * Brown paper: Brown paper tied with twine or ribbon is inexpensive and can easily be recycled after use. Use a marker to put the names of gift recipients on each package to save on gift tags as well. * Glass jars: Use mason jars when wrapping smaller gifts, including gift cards, to give them an artsand-crafts feel. * Fabric gift bags: If you're handy with a needle and thread, sew sacks out of leftover fabric to make gift bags of various sizes. * Cookie tins: Find unique cookie tins from yard sales or leftover tins from holidays past and use them as gift boxes. * Recipes: If you will be giving a cookbook or food-themed gifts, print recipes that can be used as gift wrap and then later used to make certain dishes. * Baby linens: From blankets to wash cloths, use baby linens to wrap infant-themed gifts for new parents. * Baskets: Wicker baskets are available in various shapes and sizes. They can be used to make a gift collection and then reused over and over again. There are many creative and inexpensive ways to wrap gifts this year instead of relying on preprinted and often expensive wrapping paper.
Most popular holiday songs * "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)" - Mel Torme, Robert Wells * "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" - Fred Coots, Haven Gillespie * "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" - Ralph Blane, Hugh Martin * "Winter Wonderland" - Felix Bernard, Richard B. Smith * "White Christmas" - Irving Berlin * "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!" - Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne * "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" - Johnny Marks * "Jingle Bell Rock" - Joseph Carleton Beal, James Ross Boothe * "I'll Be Home for Christmas" - Walter Kent, Kim Gannon, Buck Ram * "Little Drummer Boy" - Katherine K. Davis, Henry V. Onorati, Harry Simeone * "Sleigh Ride" - Leroy Anderson, Mitchell Parish * "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" - Edward Pola, George Wyle * "Silver Bells" - Jay Livingston, Ray Evans * "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" - Johnny Marks * "Feliz Navidad" - Jose Feliciano * "Blue Christmas" - Billy Hayes, Jay W. Johnson * "Frosty the Snowman" - Steve Nelson, Walter E. Rollins * "A Holly Jolly Christmas" Johnny Marks * "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" - Tommie Connor * "Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)" Gene Autry, Oakley Haldeman * "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" - Meredith Willson * "(There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays" - Bob Allen, Al Stillman * "Santa Baby" - Joan Ellen Javits, Philip Springer, Tony Springer * "Wonderful Christmastime" Paul McCartney
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Test your knowledge of popular Christmas movies Movie Quotes Quiz 1. "It came without ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes or bags." 2. "Uh, since the United States Government declares this man to be Santa Claus, this court will not dispute it. Case dismissed." 3. "If TV has taught me anything, it's that miracles always happen to poor kids at Christmas. It happened to Tiny Tim, it happened to Charlie Brown, it happened to The Smurfs, and it's gonna happen to us!" 4. "I want an official Red Ryder, carbine action, 200 shot range model air rifle." 5. "Bless this highly nutritious microwavable macaroni and cheese dinner and the people who sold it on sale. Amen." 6. "Iris, in the movies, we have leading ladies and we have the best friend. You, I can tell, are a leading lady, but for some reason, you're behaving like the best friend."
ANSWERS 1. "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas" 2. "Miracle on 34th Street" 3. "The Simpson's Christmas" 4. "A Christmas Story" 5. "Home Alone" 6. "The Holiday" 7. "The Santa Clause" 8. "White Christmas" 9. "Jingle All the Way" 10. "A Charlie Brown Christmas" 11. "A Christmas Carol" 12. "The Polar Express" 13. "The Muppets Christmas Carol" 14. "Gremlins" 15. "Bad Santa" 16. "The Nightmare Before Christmas" 17. "Babes in Toyland" 18. "Elf"
7. "Who gave you permission to tell Charlie there was no Santa Claus? I think if we're going to destroy our son's delusions, I should be a part of it." 8. "I want to wash my hands, my face, my hair with snow." 9. "We're not just doing this for us. We're doing it for the kids. For every kid who ever sat on Santa's lap. For every little girl who left cookies and milk for Santa on Christmas night. For every little boy who opens a package Christmas morning and finds clothes instead of toys. It breaks my heart." 10. "We all know that Christmas is a big commercial racket. It's run by a big Eastern syndicate you know." 11. "I fear you more than any spectre I have seen. But as I know your purpose is to do me good, and as I hope to live to be another man from what I was, I am prepared to bear your company, and do it with a thankful heart. Will you not
INDOOR YARD SALE 975 W. Washington
(across from Hardee’s next to Hair Zone)
Friday, 8 -2 • Saturday 8-12 Most clothing $1 each. Also housewares, changing table, comforter sets, luggage, air hockey table, art work. Something for everyone!
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE TOUR SATURDAY DECEMER 7TH REEL NET & TWINE 26147 US HWY 54/ 107 turn at purple ape
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Monday - Friday 9 - 5 & Saturday 9-4 Sunday 1-4. Santa will arive Saturday 10-4 door prizes and refreshmetns
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Tuesday - Friday 10-5 • Saturday 10-3
PIKE COUNTY COLLECTIBLES 125 N. Madison, Pittsfield, IL 62363 217-285-5058 or 217-491-4186
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speak to me?" 12. "Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can't see." 13. "Light the lamp, not the rat, light the lamp, not the rat! Put me out, put me out, put me out!" 14. "Tell me something, Billy. How come a cute little guy like this can turn into a thousand ugly monsters?" 15. "Wanna see some magic? OK, let's watch you disappear!" 16. "That's not 'my' Christmas! 'My' Christmas is filled with laughter, and joy... and this: my Sandy Claws outfit. I want you to make it." 17. "That's neither pig nor pork, it's beef." 18. "I passed through the seven levels of the Candy Cane forest, through the sea of swirly twirly gum drops, and then I walked through the Lincoln Tunnel."
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Christian Church to hold cookie exchange
High School to host Christmas carol sing
Those at Jean Kern’s house for Thanksgiving were Joy Kern, Chris, Jalie, Jude, Jerzie, Jolin Maines. Jobe Arnold and Jenny Wilson, Jeana Ramsey, Randy, Jana, Jessica, and Jace Graham. Phil and Elaine Graham, Karrie Spann and Danny Graham enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner with Nadine and Bill Wallace in Flora. The Village of Milton will be sponsoring the annual Christmas lighting contest. Judging will take
Tonight, Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 6:30 p.m., there will be a community Christmas Carol sing at the high school. Everyone is invited. The ones who took tags to buy coats at the Thanksgiving service are asked to bring the coats. For others who want to donate you can bring hats, gloves and canned food. Everyone is invited come out and praise the Lord. A large crowd gathered at the Barefoot Sunday to help Ed Miller of DeLeon Springs, FL. celebrate his 80th birthday. His children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren present at the party were his daughter Chris Riebold from Troy and her daughter, Jen who lives in St. Jacob; daughter, Sherry Brendel and her husband, Wayne and boys, John and Adam who also live in St Jacob.; daughter
place, Saturday, Dec. 21. First place will receive $75, second place $50, and third place $25. A cookie exchange will take place at Milton Christian Church Dec. 8 immediately following the church service. Please bring four dozen cookies to exchange. Milton Christian Church will be Christmas caroling Sunday, Dec. 8 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The Christmas program, “Angels We Have Heard,” will
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be Dec. 22 at 6:30 p.m. at Milton Christian Church. Everyone is invited to a linger longer following the program for food and fellowship.
Nebo
Santa Claus coming to Nebo Dec. 20 Santa Claus is coming to town! He’s coming to the Nebo Community Club Friday, Dec. 20 from 6-7 p.m. There will be food and fun activities for the kids. Come and join the fun! The Nebo Community Club will hold its December meeting tomorrow night Dec. 5 at 7. Anyone interested in joining or just wanting to
help with Santa night, please come to this important meeting. The school Christmas concerts are next week. The high school concert is Sunday at 2, and the PCS concerts are Tuesday evening at 6 and 7. Happy birthday to Viola Reinebach Dec. 10! Quote of the week “Truth, like
New Salem
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and other area news
Blackwood Quartet to hold Christmas concert “A well worn Bible falling apart is usually owned by someone who isn’t”. Birthdays and anniversaries for this week are: Dec. 4-Lilly Borrowman, Jordan Garner Dec. 6-Becky Winner, Cecile Foster, Dorothy Kingery Dec. 7-Britini Deeder, April and Trey Troxell Dec. 8-Paul Turner Dec. 9-Cody Ward Dec. 10-Darold and Brenda Garner Prayer requests: Angie Lin, Betty Collins, Brenda Garner, Connie McFall, David Brawdy, Debbie Rennecker, Dianna Ruble, Durrell Chamberlain, 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, 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. Would you like to go shopping in the St. Louis area but do not want to deal with all that traffic? Here is an excellent solution, Ladies! A local ladies’ group has gotten a chartered bus that will be going to two malls, the West County Mall and the Chesterfield Mall, this Saturday, Dec. 7. The bus will pick up everyone at the old school in Hull and be leaving for the St. Louis area at 7 a.m. and will be returning to Hull that evening at 9. The cost is only $30 which pays for the transportation which is extremely reasonable considering the cost of fuel and the headache of dealing with traffic and parking. It’s not too late to sign up! Call Debbie Harshman at (217) 335-2112 with any questions and to make your reservations. Happy Shopping! Gospel Gigs will be a this Saturday, Dec. 7, at 6:30 p.m. The first half is “open mic” and if you would like to have your talent included, please call Steve Haskins at (217) 285-5521. The second half will be a concert by the Sisters of Glory from the Murrayville area. Come on out and enjoy a great evening of clean entertainment with fellowship and food following. Blackwood Quartet will be presenting a Christmas concert at the Detroit Christian Church a week from this Friday, Dec. 13, at 6:30 p.m. This is a national touring vocal group. There will be refreshments afterwards. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. 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 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. Two books that I was told were very good were “The Chance” and “The Bridge” both by Karen Kingsbury. “Silver hair is God’s
highlights”. I would certainly appreciate any and all your news. Just give me a call at the number above with your news that you are willing to share. Vera Felts of Carterville spent Wednesday night, Nov. 20, with her mother Anna Mae Dean. Next morning Sue Bruce of Quincy came and the three of them attended the Pittsfield United Methodist Church Thanksgiving dinner. Vera and Sue then left for Itaska which is west of O’Hare, Chicago, to an ATA (stamp club) show. They returned to Anna Mae’s late Saturday night. Sue returned to her home in Quincy Sunday morning and Vera to her home about noon Sunday. Howard and Alma Harshman celebrated their Thanksgiving meal with family Saturday, Nov. 23. Those who enjoyed the meal and time with family were: Howard and Alma, Jane Wood and Charlie Lewis, Joyce Dyer, Debbie Wright, Darrell Harshman and Gale Knight, Bill Harshman, Allan Harshman, Jason and Amy Harshman, Shawn, Ann, and Landon Harshman, Darin and Christina Harshman, Kayli Harshman, Ava, and Linley, and Devin and Anna Hageman. Carl and Wanda Blacketer spent the weekend of Nov. 23 with son, daughter-in-law, and boys Tad, Hannah, Asa, and Amos Blacketer of KY. Thanksgiving day dinner guests of Sara and Micah Rudd, Elizabeth, Tristan, and Landon were Sue and Joe Yackley, Mike Burrows, Gage Weir, Mark Burrows, Matt and Rachel Burrows, Hannah, Emma, Eli, Kathryn, and Natalie, and Amy Davis, Jacqueline, and Reese. Steve Haskins enjoyed a delicious Thanksgiving dinner with his mother Kathryn Haskins at the Liberty Village. Chris and Alyssa Heightman hosted Thanksgiving for the Thomas family at their new home on Thursday. Guests included Grandma Doris Thomas, Berlyn and Becky Thomas, Clyde and Beth Thomas and son Will, Kevin and Brenda McCann, Don and Dorothy Foreman, Frank and Barbara Lightle, Ty Lightle and Sami Martin, Bryan and Lila Martin and daughters Renae and Raven, and Lucy Gordon. Corey Stinson of Winfield, MO., and Shirley Stinson of Perry went to Larry and Shirley Bauch’s home also in Perry for Thanksgiving dinner. They were all joined by Orda Taylor of Quincy and Allen and Roxie Taylor of Ursa. Anna Mae Dean spent Thanksgiving with Everett and Judy Dean and their family. Thanksgiving guests of C.J. and Brandy Ostrander, Hannah, Memphis, and Reese were Sandy Clendenny, Randy Clendenny, Talea Clendenny, Cody Clendenny, Whitney Crowder, Emily Hancock (C.J.’s sister) from Quincy, Chuck Ostrander, Dustin Ostrander, Krista and Tori Boka, Mike and Tori Taylor from New Jersey, and Sharon and Keyana Taylor from Springfield. Fourteen members of the Cleve Curry family were together for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday morning following Thanksgiving. Carol Lisa’s family, Rachel’s family, and Justin’s family joined Cleve and Susanne at the farm near Griggsville. Sarah’s family was in Indianapolis with the Hancock’s celebrating Thanksgiving. A.C. and Norma Reel hosted Thanksgiving supper Thursday. Their guests included Betty
By WYVETTA DAVIS 285-4880 Wilder, Berlyn and Becky Thomas, Bryan and Lila Martin and daughters Renae, and Raven, Bob and Gena Reel and son Skyler, Russ and Rhonda Miller and son Reed, Dalaney Miller and Drew Million, Billy Reel, Justin and Amber Poor and sons Aidan, Landon, and Lucas, and Charlie and Ashley Goetze. A carry-in dinner was held at Anna Mae Dean’s Saturday, Nov. 30. Those in attendance were Gary and Mary Dean of Jacksonville, Grace and Joy Dean of Chicago, Matthew and Nathan Dean of Springfield, Steve, Paula, Madison, and Josh Dean of New Salem, James Dean of Barry, and Don and Karen Loos of St. Louis. Everett Dean visited in the afternoon. Really glad that Steve, Nathan, and Wessley had a safe trip to Cleveland, Ohio, on Wednesday where they attended the basketball game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Miami Heat. They had a great time. Then yesterday they enjoyed stopping at cousins Cindy and Don Kaufman’s at Waynesfield, Ohio, and enjoyed a delicious Thanksgiving meal. They got back to Pike County around 11:30 Thanksgiving night. Trivia Answers from Last Week: 1. Who was the tallest of Robin Hood’s men? (Little John) 2. Who was the spokesperson for Moses? (Aaron) 3. On the TV show Gunsmoke, what was Festus’ last name? (Hagen) 4. In the Bible, how many children did Hannah have? (6 children) 5. Which London street is home to Sherlock Holmes? (Baker Street) 6. What three things did Paul tell Timothy that God has given us, instead of a spirit of fear? (power, love, and a sound mind) “Feed your faith; starve your worries”. And the mean man shall be brought down, and the mighty man shall be humbled, and the eyes of the lofty shall be humbled: But the Lord of hosts shall be exalted in judgment, and God that is holy shall be sanctified in righteousness. Isaiah 5:15, 16 Trivia Questions for This Week: 1. What is the smallest incorporated town in Pike County? 2. Which two Old Testament figures went straight to Heaven and never died? 3. Who were the three Wise Men that came to see Jesus? 4. Where is the Lost Sea in the Unites States located? 5. What common ingredient do most shampoos and lipsticks have? 6. How old was Noah when the flood happened?
Gail and David Anderson who live in Stafford, VA. His youngest daughter Ellen and David McDade was unable to be present since they live in Las Vegas, NV. Ellen’s oldest daughter, Melissa and Mario Lavorrkkaetti and daughters, Monica and Maria from Collinsville were in attendance. Ed also had 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren who all wished they could have joined the 60 friends and family to honor him. Janice Miller also attended the birthday to see her children and grandchildren. The Christian church will hold their annual Christmas party for Jesus Dec. 15 at 6 p.m., which includes a program and a party that follows. Everyone is invited. Our clan gathered for our Thanksgiving Saturday, Nov. 30
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which also happened to be Todd Miller’s 85th birthday. Coming from Quincy were Matt, Brecket, Myah, Elise and Elijah, who was three weeks old, and Todd got to hold his first great-grandson for the first time. Others there were Michael, Allison, and Bernadette Miller, Mike and Debbie Miller and my niece, Melissa Scranton.
If the other churches in town will get me the information about Christmas and New Year activities, I would love to have it in my column. Email me at millertx@ adams.net
Detroit
Detroit UMC holds Christmas decorating party Ethel and Loren Phillips were very happy to receive a nice visit from David, Angie, Noah and Enoch Phillips Saturday afternoon, Nov. 30. They were guests of his parents John and Marion Phillips for several days. Three visitors, Lisa Farrell from Quincy, and Luke and Jill Wiley from Coralville, IA. were visitors at the United Methodist Church Sunday. Lynn Dewight and Jessica Phillips hosted a pre-Thanksgiving supper Nov. 27. Erin Phillips from Chatham, Dipanjan and Jennifer Ghosh and children Bronks and Charlotte from Springfield, Carl, Vicky, Loren and Ethel Phillips were there to enjoy the wonderful meal and a good visit. Bryan and Ida McAllister were guests of Kurt, Alisha, Kamden and Karlee McAllister Thanksgiving. Others present were her dad Mr. Rick Lewis, sister, Allie; Justin House and Chance; sister, Amanda Lewis; her son Lake Neisen and friend,
Todd; Rodney, Deana and Tanner Ashburn. Kary, Crystal, Weston and Nate McAllister had Thanksgiving dinner with their parents, John and Diana Hamilton. Have you visited the East Pike Lending Library yet? They are open Wednesday evenings from 4-6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9-1 p.m. Ronald, Betty and Vicky Orr entertained for lunch Thanksgiving. Those present were Bill and Janet Foiles, Leota Foiles, Jim and Lori Orr, Wayne Neff, Mary, Earl and Emily Pursley, and Donna and Floyd Pursley. The Detroit United Methodist Church had a Christmas decorating party Sunday afternoon. After the decorations were hung they all enjoyed pizza at Pizza Hut in Pittsfield. A good time was had by all. Jim and Brenda Swartz hosted Thanksgiving at their country home. Those present were Emmie Swartz, Bill and Velma Christison,
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Peggy Guthrie, Luke and Jill Wiley, John and Sandy Farrell, Amy and Richard Williams and girls, Abby and Joe Landott and Ben, Vicky and Earl Phillips and Lisa Farrell. They later enjoyed a visit from Katie and Jim Shields by computer. John and Marian Phillips enjoyed Thanksgiving with Mark and Barb Ringler and family. Others present were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Phillips and family, and Mr. and Mrs. David Phillips and family. Tom and Sue Bargers’ children Daniel, Becky and Ginny pulled off a great surprise 60th birthday party for their parents Saturday, Nov. 30 at the Cristian Church in Detroit. There was a big crowd and everyone had a great time. Happy birthday Tom and Sue.
Griggsville
G-P Elementary to hold Christmas party The Griggsville Historical and Genealogical Society will meet at the Skinner House at 2 p.m. Dec. 12 and travel to the home of Resa Ruzich, 39988 273rd Street, Griggsville for our Christmas program. Mrs. Ruzich’s home is elegantly decorated and is located just across from Deer Run Estates after going up Blue Creek Hill on Route 107 on the way to Pittsfield. The public is invited. The Abbie A. Hatch Chautauqua Circle will meet Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. at the home of Mary Margaret Myers. Alice Cripe will also be a hostess. The roll call and program will be for everyone to bring a favorite Christmas ornament and tell the story behind it. The G-P Elementary Christmas Program will be presented Tuesday, Dec. 10 beginning at 7 p.m. in the big gym. A toy drive to benefit the GP District’s Christmas Families will be held Friday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. at the Tornado Boys high school basketball game. Bring a toy and get in free. One adult or child admission per toy.
Trena Martin is collecting pet food for the pets that have been left homeless or whose owners have lost them in the aftermath of the tornado in Washington/ Pekin area. She is hoping to have all collections completed by this Friday, Dec. 6, as it will be delivered to the animal shelter Monday, Dec. 9. Shelters are really struggling trying to keep up with the needs for extra foods and supplies. There is a collection tub at the G-P Middle School in Perry. If you need Trena to pick up your donation, you can call her at (217) 430-5901. Cory, Cathy and Harper Birch of Tomball, Texas and Ryan, Nicole and Kinley Birch of Morton all spent Thanksgiving with their very thankful parents/ grandparents, R.C. and Becky Birch of Griggsville. Nadine Manker hosted a Thanksgiving dinner with the following people attending: Koert and Norma Bartman, Valerie Brawdy, Ron Brawdy, Nancy and Tom Ramlow, Quayden and Fred Hull, Jimmy, Kari, Wyatt, and Cole Manker, Jim and Connie
Rockport
By NADINE KESSINGER 217-407-4502 kessy@casscomm.com
Manker, Reta and Arye Jane Crabtree, Dawnyetta Manard, Lester, Janet and Pennie Rush, Lester Rush, Jr, David and Amy Hill, Breanna Manker, Markus Lemerande, Cheyenne Allen, A.J. Knight, Daryl Brite, Matthew and Kacy Smith, Larry and Patty Manker, Dave Brown, Lori Orr, Steve Manker, Susan Jump, Wesley Manker, Beth and Hope Scott, and Shelly Hill. G-P Schools will dismiss at 12:30 (shuttle bell rings at 12:15) Thursday, Dec. 5 for an SIP day. The Middle School Student Council will continue their annual food drive through Dec. 20. Congratulations to our “Eagles in Action” winner: Lane Spencer! You don’t have to tell people what they’re doing wrong. They already know. Your job is to love them.- Joel Osteen
Guests come to Rockport for Thanksgiving Corey and Nicole Damon from Southern Illinois and the boys came up to visit Gene and Judy Damon. Nathan Pence and Bobbie came up from Southern Illinois. He visited with his mom and dad and got to pick up Preston.
I hosted a Thanksgiving dinner at my place and I had Lydenl and Kathy Baughman, Gary and Sharon Pence from Rockport. We all had a good time and had lots to eat. I guess that is it for this week. May God bless you all and have a good week.
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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By Nov. 27, the poinsettias were a sea of color in the FFA greenhouse. The school is offering red, white, burgundy ice punch ( a combination of red and pink), pink marbled and blush whose real name is Davinci. The plants are $8 and can be delivered in Pleasant Hill and will come wrapped in gold foil with a card. Ag instructor Beth Arnold said it is hard for the FFA to compete with Wal-Mart which sells their plants cheaper than the FFA paid for theirs. Helping care for the plants, left to right, are Jalie Peebles, Dalton White and Logan Smith.
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Alex Rodhouse, left, uses the hose to water the ag class’s poinsettias while Boe Smith holds the plant. Plants can be purchased by calling the school or contacting any ag student.
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Santa Claus did not intimidate Jackson Cooney at all. The nearly seven-month old son of Aaron and Kathy Cooney seemed right at home on the Jolly Old Elf’s lap Saturday at the William Watson Hotel in Pittsfield.
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Roger and Shari Bush head home from Walmart in Pittsfield with their Black Friday purchases Nov. 29.
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Dawson Goewey helps his family find a Christmas tree Friday, Nov. 29.
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Illinois State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer, back, and family visited Santa at the Watson Hotel Saturday, Nov. 30. His wife, Kristen, and son, Lennox, sit on Santa’s lap while Davidsmeyer holds his son, Pax.
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Ronnie Goewey loads his new Christmas tree into his truck Friday, Nov. 29.
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The tract is located six miles northwest of Chapin, go west on Rt 67104, to St Paul’s Church Road, north two miles to Spunky Ridge Road, west one-half mile to Fricke Road, north one and half mile to Trinity Church Road, west one and one-quarter mile to lane leading north to secluded property. This large tract is rolling with two large wooded draws, just off the bluff from the Arenzville Road, with areas of open grass for grazing. We noted several deer, paths, scrapings, and signs of a variety of wildlife. This tract is surrounded with woodland and small tillable fields, all adding to the recreational appeal. The lane leading to the property is part of the tract. The tract has been used for cattle grazing with fence around the perimeter. This a great parcel for outdoor activities, hunting, hiking, four wheeler riding, and grazing. This tract is your opportunity for a recreational investment! Terms, Legal Description, Photos, & Maps at www.raheauctions.com or auction zip #23795 Like us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/raheauction
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Bank of America, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs.
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Kelly L. Blumstein; et. al. DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 7/24/2013, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois will on 1/14/14 at the hour of 1:00PM at Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Jerseyville, IL 62052, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Jersey and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 07-335-002-00 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 803 Randall Drive Brighton, IL 62012 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after
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JAMES WITT A/K/A JAMES M WITT A/K/A JAMES MANFORD WITT; DEFENDANTS 1142 WARREN STREET JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on August 26, 2013, JERSEY COUNTY SHERIFF in JERSEY County, Illinois, will on January 13, 2014, in Courtroom A of the Jersey County Courthouse, 201 W. Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL, at 8:30AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of JERSEY, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 04-711-004-00 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1142 WARREN STREET JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052 Description of Improvements: YELLOW VINYL RANCH WITH ONE CAR ATTACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $113,217.34. Sale Terms: This is an
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS UNITED COMMUNITY BANK, an Illinois banking corporation, Plaintiff, vs.
No. 13-CH-5
ETTA MOTLEY, BRADLEY MOTLEY, RHONDA HANSEN, EILEEN BRUSH, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF WILLIAM E. MOTLEY, Deceased, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure entered by the court on the Complaint for Foreclosure in the aboveentitled cause, the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder. (A) The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Mr. Craig Fricke, Vice President Loss Mitigation, United Community Bank, 301 N. Main Street, Chatham, IL 62629; Telephone: (217) 438-6114. (B) The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 223 4th Street, Rockport, Illinois (C) The legal description of the real estate is: Part of Lot 6 in Block 8 in the Village of Rockport, described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 6, thence South 107 feet, thence West 60 feet, thence North 107 feet, thence
Curless Auction – 217-242-1665 www.curlessauction.com IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY - JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY-JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC PLAINTIFF
NEBO • PIKE COUNTY, IL
LOCATION- Western
The People’s Marketplace Classifieds
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-05373. I575996 12.4.13, 12.11, 12.18
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY-JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB Plaintiff VS
13-CH-2
MICKISHA MARONIE; Defendants 404 JERSEY STREET BRIGHTON, IL 62012 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on September 23, 2013, JERSEY COUNTY SHERIFF in JERSEY County, Illinois, will on December 30, 2013, in Courtroom A of the Jersey County Courthouse, 201 W. Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL, at 8:30AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of JERSEY, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 07-095-009-00 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 404 JERSEY STREET BRIGHTON, IL 62012 Description of Improvements: BLUE WOOD SIDED RANCH SINGLE FAMILY WITH AN ATTACHED ONE CAR GARAGE The Judgment amount was $67,584.59. Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24
“AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1302418 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. 12.4,12.11,12.18
East 60 feet to the place of beginning, situated in the County of Pike, in the State of Illinois. This legal description re-describes the legal set out in a warranty deed recorded in Drawer 2, Card 7614. A description of the (D) improvements on the real estate is: Single family residence. (E) The real estate may be inspected prior to sale at the following times: Not applicable. (F) The time and place of the sale are: 9:00 a.m. on January 3, 2014 in the Lower Courtroom of the Pike County Courthouse, 100 East Washington Street, Pittsfield, Illinois. (G) The terms of the sale are: Cash in hand on day of sale. Plaintiff may credit bid at the sale. The successful bidder will receive a Certificate of Purchase following the sale and a Sheriff’s Deed upon confirmation of the sale by the Circuit Court of Pike County. (H) Title will be conveyed subject to real estate taxes for 2012 and subsequent years and special assessments, if any; to building restrictions and restrictive covenants of record; to easements of record or in place; to rights of way for roads, streets, and highways; to rights of tenants in possession, if any. Sale is subject to approval of the Circuit Court of Pike County. BROWN, HAY & STEPHENS, LLP Emmet A. Fairfield Registration Number: 6180505 205 S. 5th Street – Suite 700 P.O. Box 2459 Springfield, IL 62705 (217) 544-8491 efairfield@bhslaw.com 12.4.13,12.11,12.18
hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1223366 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I572017 11.20.13, 11.27, 12.4
THE PEOPLE'S MARKETPLACE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY - JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, NA PLAINTIFF Vs.
quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).
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Lance A. Fox; et. al. DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/19/2012, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois will on 1/14/14 at the hour of 1:00PM at Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Jerseyville, IL 62052, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Jersey and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOTS ELEVEN (11) AND TWELVE (12) IN ALLEN’S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS FIVE (5) AND SIX (6) IN PAGE’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF JERSEYVILLE, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF JERSEY, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, WITH PRIVILEGE OF AND SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS, RESERVATIONS, RIGHT OR WAY GRANTS, EXCEPTIONS, COVENANTS, AGREEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. PIN 04-885-011-00 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 903 Sumner Street Jerseyville, IL 62052 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or
If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-12-22939. I576000 12.4.13, 12.11, 12.18
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY-JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL ILLINOIS, INC. PLAINTIFF VS
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FRANK BOWMAN A/K/A FRANK A BOWMAN; PAMELA BOWMAN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 16710 YATES ROAD GRAFTON, IL 62037 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on October 28, 2013, JERSEY COUNTY SHERIFF in JERSEY County, Illinois, will on January 6, 2014, in Courtroom A of the Jersey County Courthouse, 201 W. Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL, at 8:30AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of JERSEY, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 06-128-002-70 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 16710 YATES ROAD GRAFTON, IL 62037 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH DETACHED 2 CAR GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $83,453.94. Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1303207 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I573331 11.27.13, 12.4,12.11
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116 W. Washington • Pittsfield, Il 62363 • (217) 285-5800 www.pikecorealestate.com HOMES NEW LISTING-Pittsfield-357 Cherry St.-Remodeled 4BR 2BA home with many updates and over 1,600 sq. feet of living space. $100’s. NEW LISTING-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. NEW LISTING-Pittsfield-543 W. Kellogg-2BR mobile home with tip out, 1 1/2 car garage, storm cellar and shed on city lot. $10’s. NEW LISTING-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. NEW LISTING-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! 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 WallBeautiful brick home on 2 lots. 2-3 BR 2.5BA with fireplace, heated 2 car garage & fenced back yard. MOTIVATED SELLER! $160’s. Mozier-Hwy. 96-Large brick home on 30 acres, all timber & brush with river frontage. $140’s. 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 +/-. $60’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-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. 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.
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-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-39546 280th Ave.-Nice 4BR 3BA home in a beautiful rural setting with 2 car detached garage sitting on 1.5 acres +/-. $120’s. Pittsfield-1033 Sunset-Immaculate newly updated 3BR brick home with 1 car attached garage. Movein ready! $140’s. Pittsfield-318 Piper Lane-Superb older 2 story 3-4BR home with exquisite wood working, staircase and foyer sitting on 2.25 acres. $140’s. Pittsfield-220 S. Mississippi-Immaculate 4 unit 2BR 1BA apartment complex with newer siding and roof. $170’s. PRICE REDUCED-Pittsfield 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 tri-level home with huge yard and updated wiring. $100’s. Pleasant Hill-15005 383rd St.-Beautiful 20 year old 3BR 2BA brick ranch home with 2,100 sq. ft. sitting on 4.5 acres. $170’s. PRICE REDUCED-Pleasant Hill-112 Lyndel St.Fantastic 3BR, 3BA home with in-ground pool & guest house sitting on 6 lots in the best location in town. $180’s. Pleasant Hill-17106 340th St.-Spacious 5BR 3BA manufactured home. Very nice sunroom; many outbuildings sitting on 15 acres. $190’s. Pleasant Hill-16113 338th St.-Beautiful 2BR home in great location with 3 car attached garage sitting on 40 acres. $300’s. Rockport-Hwy 96-Small 2BR home, needs TLC. Perfect rental property, priced to sell! $10’s. Winchester-834 Old Highway Road-Beautiful 5BR 3.5BA brick home sitting on 3.1 acres with large wooded lot. $800’s. COMMERCIAL & LOTS Chambersburg-107 W. Columbus St.-Former post office for sale sitting on 5,500 square foot lot. PRICE REDUCED-Griggsville-706 N. Chandler-2 vacant building lots in good location with all utilities available. Pittsfield-S. Memorial St.-Nice 60’ x 232’ building lot on the South side of town. Pittsfield-Lot 7 Panther Creek Subdivision-Great building location in one of Pittsfield’s newest & best subdivisions. Lot size is 0.81 acres. HUNTING LAND & FARMS NEW LISTING-Pike County 34 acres +/- Barry TWP. All timber hunting farm and high deer density area. NEW LISTING-Pike County 102 acres +/- New Salem TWP. Investment farm composed of 90 acres CRP that could easily be converted to tillable acres. NEW LISTING-Pike County 22 acres +/- Martinsburg TWP. Greatfarm with all timber, along Honey Creek. Excellent deer and turkey hunting. NEW LISTING-Pike County 92 acres +/- Flint TWP. Excellent hunting farm with 24 tillable, creek, spring, big timber, huge bucks!! Adams County 75 acres +/- Richfield TWP. Excellent investment farm with 80% tillable and significant income! Brown County 60 acres +/- Elkhorn Twp. Secluded hunting farm with 23 acres tillable providing good income.
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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. SOLD-NEW LISTING-Pittsfield-1400 N. Jackson-3BR fixer-upper sitting on 4.5 acres +/- North of Pittsfield on Route 107. $20’s. SOLD-Pittsfield-319/321 N. Liberty St.-2 one bedroom apartments with 1 car garage and open concept living room and kitchen. SOLD-Pittsfield-40240 County Hwy. 8-Very nice remodeled 2 story brick home with 3300 sq. feet. Many extras. In cooperation with Wade Real Estate.
SOLD-PRICE REDUCED-Pittsfield-417 N. Madison St.-2BR home with newer roof, windows, garage door, storm doors & furnace. Great starter home or rental home. $60’s. SALE PENDING-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. SALE PENDING-Pike County 117.25 acres +/- Derry TWP. Big timber hunting farm and high deer density area.
Calhoun County 390 acres +/- Bellview TWP. Very well managed big timber hunting farm with 2 homes. PRICE REDUCED-Calhoun County 68 acres +/Hamburg TWP. Excellent big timber hunting farm in Calhoun. Seller will subdivide! 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 80 acres +/-Martinsburg TWP. Excellent hunting farm with 29 acres tillable and mobile home making a great hunting camp. PRICE REDUCED-Pike County 50 acres +/- Perry TWP. Beautiful horse farm with nice family home, in ground pool and 80’x160’ barn with riding rink!! Pike County 40 acres +/- Newburg TWP. Nice farm located on the east edge of Pittsfield, half tillable and half timber. Serviced by City water and gas. Pike County 40 acres +/- Pleasant Vale TWPAwesome hunting farm including 3BR, 3BA brick home, smaller home & workshop. Great secluded, quiet setting! 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 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-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. SALE PENDING-New Salem-302 Bennett-Nice 3BR 2BA two story home with 1 car garage located in a country like setting. $70’s. SOLD-Pike County 13 acres +/- New Salem TWP. Nice small tract, half tillable and half timber. SOLD-Pike County 32 acres +/- Flint TWP. Very nice hunting farm consisting of 20 acres rolling hills and timber and 12 acres tillable.
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Adams County 78 Acres mostly timber, food plots locations, creek, pond, county road access, near Siloam springs state park - $280,410.00 Contact Kirk Gilbert Adams, IL - 40 ac m/l. with home 5 beds. Two ponds, creek, pasture, big timber, walking trails, and big draws. - $379,900 - Contact Kirk Gilbert Adams, IL - 49 ac m/l. mostly timber, food plot location, manny funnales and pinch points, easy access from the south, big buck country - Contact Kirk Gilbert Adams, IL -IL 53- ac small tracts are hard to find, 13ponds, acs tillable, thick timber, creek bottoms, high deer Adams, 40m/l. ac m/l. with home 5 beds. 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NEW LISTING - Blue Creek Subdivision - Pittsfield - On 2.52 acres, 35 yr. old, brick and frame contemporary, 2800 sq. ft. 9 rm, 4 br. 3 baths, finished full walk-out basement, 3 car det. garage and more. $250,000 CALL COURTNEY. NEW LISTING - PITTSFIELD - #7 Dove Lane, Quail Ridge - Lots of new, redecorated, 9 year old ranch style home, 2000 sq. ft. 8 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, fireplace, finished basement, attached 2 car garage and much more. Priced $235,000. CALL COURTNEY SOLD NEW LISTING - 40240 Co. Hwy 8, Pittsfield - 2 miles SE of Pittsfield on 2 1/2 acres. Very nice remodeled 2 story brick home. 3300 sq. ft. 9 rooms, 4 BR. 2 1/2 baths, 3 1/2 att. garage. Many extras. $175,000. CALL COURTNEY. SOLD 317 W. Adams St. Pittsfield. - 2 story family home, 2800 sq. ft. 10 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, new heating and cooling, new electric, fireplace. Det. 28x66 building and more. $139,000. CALL COURTNEY. Downtown Pittsfield- 100-112 W. Washington. Built as the building of the Future. 2 story brick with 6 income units, Updated heating. cooling systems, electrical etc. CALL COURTNEY FOR DETAILS. NEW LISTING - Pittsfield- 383 Meadow St. Brick ranch style, 1300 sq. ft., 6 rooms, 2/3 BR. Full basement, new roof, 2 car att. garage. Priced $99,5000. CALL COURTNEY 219 S. Clinton St. Pittsfield - 50 yr. old, 1 story, ranch, 6 rm. 3 br, full basement, gas furn. C/A, att. 2 car garage. Priced $72,500 CALL ROGER HALL NEW LISTING - PITTSFIELD - 347 S. Mason St. - 1 story ranch, 1056 sq. ft., 6 rooms, 3 BR. 1 bath, gas furn. C/A, vinyl siding, det. 24x24 garage, nice corner lot. CALL COURTNEY. Priced $68,500. IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. NEW LISTING - 450 W. JEFFERSON ST. PITTSFIELD - 2 story family home, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, newer vinyl siding, metal roof, thermo windows. IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. Priced in $60s. CALL TAMI NEW LISTING - 428 N. MONROE ST. PITTSFIELD - 2 story family home, 1800 sq. ft., 7 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, gas furnace, C/A, aluminum siding, shingle roof. IMMEDIATE POSESSION. Priced $62,000. CALL COURTNEY PITTSFIELD - 205 W. Fayette St. - 2 story frame home situated on great corner lot. 8 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1850 sq. ft. detached 2 car grage. Priced $59,000. REDUCED $56,000. NEW LISTING - 348 S. Mason St. Pittsfield - 768 sq. ft. ranch, 5 rooms, 2 BR. Newer kitchen, newer gas furnace and C/A. Most all redecorated, new roof, att. garage. Neat home and location. $56,500. CALL COURTNEY PENDING 517 N. Memorial St. Pittsfield - 1 story frame home, 2 Br. 1 bath, nice kitchen with appliances, fenced back yard. 945 sq. ft. CALL TERRY RUSH. PRICED $39,900. Pittsfield - Building Lot On E. Adams - Approx. 155'x160'. Priced to sell. $15,000. CALL COURTNEY PENDING
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New Listing - Perry - 403 E. Highway St. On 3 lots, very nice 3 yr. old 7 rooms, 3 BR, 2 bath manufactured home. 1250 sq. ft. with large det. garage. MOTIVATED SELLER at $78,000. CALL ROGER NEW LISTING - GRIGGSVILLE - 302 WALL STREET - 1 story ranch, 1200 sq. ft. 6 rooms, 2 BR. gas furnace, vinyl siding, newer roof, thermo windows. IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. Priced $45,000. CALL COURTNEY PENDING New Listing - Griggsville - Investment Opportunity 4 unit apartment building & 3 BR mobile home selling as package deal, all units currently rented. For details call Tami Webel 217-242-5193. PRICED IN THE MID $30s. New Listing - Griggsville - 505 S. Pearl St. - 1 story ranch, 1200 sq. ft. 5 rooms, 2 BR. Vinyl siding, metal roof, newer gas furnace. IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. PRICED at $44,000. CALL COURTNEY Griggsville - 616 N. Chandler - 15 yr. old manufactured home, 960 sq. ft., 6 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, gas furnace, C/A, 24x32 detached garage. IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. PRICED $42,000. CALL COURTNEY
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Local landmark for sale - Established 1952, on US Highway 54, Summer Hill, updated and going business. Excellent income business. CALL COURTNEY FOR DETAILS. TURN KEY! NEW LISTING - SUMMER HILL - 1400 sq. ft. home. 6 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, semi modern kitchen, gas furnace. IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. PRICED $38,000. CALL COURTNEY
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New Canton - Off US Highway 96, on 4 acres MOL. All fenced, 3 BR mobile home, 30x50 bldg. Rural water. Nice setting. Priced $73,000. Call Courtney. NEW LISTING - Rockport - 1 1/2 story frame home, 1600 sq. ft., 9 rooms, 4 BR. 2 baths, full basement. IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. Priced at $35,000. CALL COURTNEY NEW LISTING - RR ROCKPORT- Situated on 1 1/2 acres mol. FIXER UPPER. 1 story frame house, 6 rooms, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, attached garage.. Priced $30,000. Call Courtney.
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(A) The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Mr. Craig Fricke, Vice President Loss Mitigation, United Community Bank, 301 N. Main Street, Chatham, IL 62629; Telephone: (217) 438-6114. (B) The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 223 4th Street, Rockport, Illinois (C) The legal description of the real estate is:
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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EARL S. PEEK Deceased. No. 2013-P-57 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Earl S. Peek, of Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois. Letters of office were issued on November 13, 2013, to Tim W. Peek, 5801 Gemini Drive, Madison, Wisconsin, 53718, as Independent Executor, whose attorney is Rammelkamp Bradney, P.C., 46 South Hill Street, P.O. Box 109, Winchester, Illinois, 62694. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at the Pike County Courthouse, 100 East Washington Street, Pittsfield, Illinois, 62363, or with the representative, or both, within six months from November 27, 2013, being the date of first publication of this Notice. Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it is filed. Dated this 27th day of November, 2013. Tim W. Peek, Independent Executor, By: RAMMELKAMP BRADNEY, P.C., His attorneys, By: /s/ H. Allen Yow, Attorney Attorneys for Executor: RAMMELKAMP BRADNEY, P.C. H. Allen Yow, Counsel 46 South Hill Street, P.O. Box 109 Winchester, Illinois, 62694 (217) 742-5215 11.27.13,12.4,12.11
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East 60 feet to the place of beginning, situated in the County of Pike, in the State of Illinois. This legal description re-describes the legal set out in a warranty deed recorded in Drawer 2, Card 7614. A description of the (D) improvements on the real estate is: Single family residence. The real estate may be (E) inspected prior to sale at the following times: Not applicable. (F) The time and place of the sale are: 9:00 a.m. on January 3, 2014 in the Lower Courtroom of the Pike County Courthouse, 100 East Washington Street, Pittsfield, Illinois. The terms of the sale are: (G) Cash in hand on day of sale. Plaintiff may credit bid at the sale. The successful bidder will receive a Certificate of Purchase following the sale and a Sheriff’s Deed upon confirmation of the sale by the Circuit Court of Pike County. (H) Title will be conveyed subject to real estate taxes for 2012 and subsequent years and special assessments, if any; to building restrictions and restrictive covenants of record; to easements of record or in place; to rights of way for roads, streets, and highways; to rights of tenants in possession, if any. Sale is subject to approval of the Circuit Court of Pike County. BROWN, HAY & STEPHENS, LLP Emmet A. Fairfield Registration Number: 6180505 205 S. 5th Street – Suite 700 P.O. Box 2459 Springfield, IL 62705 (217) 544-8491 efairfield@bhslaw.com 12.4.13,12.11,12.18
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By Beth Zumwalt Pike Press Amanda Pankratz got a taste of giving recently and wants to continue her charitable works. Pankratz, of the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, said she recently conducted a drive for a woman who was trying to escape an abusive situation. “It just felt really good,” Pankratz
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Pike County 4-H Foundation Christmas Craft Show is Dec. 7
2013 is the 20 th year for the Foundation Christmas craft show to be held Dec.7 from 9: a.m.1 p.m. at the Pike County Farm Bureau Hall in Pittsfield. The annual 4-H Foundation raffle features two prizes: a Longaberger “Santa Belly” laundry basket and Mr. and Mrs. Moose made by the late Elinor Musgrave. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5 and will be available on the day of the show or by calling 217-285-5543. Just some of the crafts available that day are jellies, apple butter, wooden toys, scrapbooking, Christmas wreaths, aprons, tea towels, and sweatshirts. There will be a delicious lunch available as well as baked goods for sale by the 4-H families. The Pike County 4-H Extension
Foundation conducts fundraisers each year to support youth educational programming in Pike County. Just a few of the projects the Foundation has supported throughout the years: funding for half of the 4-H member program fee for all Pike County 4-H members, startup money for Pike County Shooting Sports and scholarships to three 4-H members each year. The Pike County Foundation is a group of dedicated volunteers who love the 4-H program and want to continue to provide support to Pike County youth. The board is currently seeking additional board members and donations to assist in their efforts. Please call 217-285-5543 or email cemyers@illinois.edu if you would like to offer assistance.
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Miller makes math changes at JWCC John Wood Community College dropped 1,300 credit hours in math last year and faculty couldn’t be happier about it. A Pittsfield woman was part of the innovative change. JWCC was recently informed that the college will receive one of two 2013 Illinois Council of Community College Administrators (ICCCA) Innovation Awards for improving students’ math mastery with fewer courses. In recent years, JWCC experienced an increase in the number of new students in need of developmental math courses. Developmental courses are designed to raise skill levels of entering students who aren’t prepared to take college level classes in math or English. Using the ALEKS software package and personalized instruction, JWCC faculty reduced a five-course developmental math sequence to two courses. The software makes an assessment of a student’s knowledge and identifies areas needing additional work. It then adapts questions and assignments to help increase knowledge and mastery of concepts. Students progress through the assignments with the help of professors who play the important role of mentor, tutor and coach. The software does not focus on grades, but repeated demonstration of mastery of topics. The innovative approach saves students time and money and provides better understanding of math. In its first year of implementation, the new method contributed to a 37 percent decrease in developmental math course enrollment. During the same period, JWCC students demonstrated a 76 percent success rate versus the previous rate of 55 percent using the five-course method. JWCC professors say the new method increases students’ selfconfidence as well. “What’s great is we’ve plugged into the motivating power of acknowledging what a student already knows
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Tornadoes off to a hot start By beth zumwalt Pike Press The Griggsville-Perry Tornadoes are off to a hot start with one game under their belt and a win. The boys defeated Routt, 69-61. The Tornadoes placed four players in double figures: Hayden Bradshaw,16, Levi King, 15, Joseph Myers with 11 and Kaleb Bradshaw with 10. Also scoring were: Riley Bradshaw with 9, Jordan Dehart with 5, Skyler Miller, 2 and Isaac Whitaker, 1. The Tornadoes were to have played Brown County last night and will be at home Friday night versus Western.
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Wayde Smith powers in for a basket in the Saukee Turkey Tournament. The Saukees were 2-2 in the tournament and played in the third place game but lost to the highly ranked Payson Indians by 9. Smith was named to the all-tournament team.
Alton Marquette takes home turkey title By beth zumwalt Pike Press It may have been their first year for playing in the Saukee Turkey Tournament but the Alton Marquette Explorers took home the title after winning an overtime game Saturday night against the highly touted Liberty Eagles. The tournament showed a lot of parity with six of the 16 games being decided by less than 10 points and three games decided by only 1. The tournament ended with Alton Marquette, 3-1 taking the first place trophy, followed by Liberty, 3-1 Payson, 2-1.Pittsfield, 2-2, Macomb, 2-2, Illini West, 1-3, Pleasant Plains, 1-3 and Western, 0-4. The all-tournament team had 10 selections with seven of the teams
participating placing players. The team included: Deion Lavender, a senior from Alton Marquette; Blake Lowderman a senior from Macomb; Michael Blewett, senior from Liberty; Wayde Smith, a senior from Pittsfield; Cody Hildebrand, senior from Payson Seymour; Austin Mast, a senior from Liberty; Izack Hively, a senior from Western; Braden Bennett, a junior from Illini West; Lance Buhlig, and Gage Klitz, both seniors from Payson Seymour. Scores from Saturday include: Pleasant Plains, 69 over Western, 62. Hively and Evan Ehrhardt had 21, Nekoda Gerding had 13. Macomb, 64, Illini West, 29 Payson, 55, Pittsfield, 46 Wade Smith, 25, Eli Petty, 10. Alton Marquette, 50, Liberty, 49. Friday games Alton Marquette 56, Western
Insight into declining are deer harvest I expected to see a drop in the deer harvest for the first portion of the annual firearm season but nothing as severe as what occurred. Pike County came within nine deer of bin knocked out of first place by Jackson County, located in southern Illinois. We have had the leadership position for some three decades. Fulton County, located along the Illinois River, has held the number two production record but has now slipped into third place. Our total western Illinois region experienced a sharp decrease in the number of deer harvested. Compared to 2012, Adams County had a 28 percent drop, Brown, 26 percent, Calhoun 20 percent, Schuyler 20 percent and the afore mentioned Fulton, 31 percent. Statewide, hunters checked in 55, 708 deer compared to 72,111 in 2012. Two-thirds of the state experienced the same distasteful weather. The southern portion of the state had milder temperatures and more moderate wind conditions.
I think a couple of factors caused the dramatic decrease. First, the weather: The temperature was in the mid-20s, accompanied by bitter wins that chilled hunters to the bone. Second, the deer herd is smaller: Example, I am seeing only half as many deer running together where in years past there would be double the number. Some property owners have reported finding dead deer along streams and near ponds likely a result of chronic wasting disease. I hasten to add these reports have been scattered and modest in nature. I consider two sources of information as a good inclination of trends in herd size, first, the Illinois Department of Transportation and second, auto body repair shop operators. The staff at our local IDOT office tell me they are not picking up as many deer as in past years. The 1998-1999 years were the peak period in vehicle/deer collision in our area, according to an
Wildcats, 25, Hively had 10. Payson Seymour, 42, Macomb, 41. Liberty, 48, Illini West, 29. Pittsfield 59, Pleasant Plains, 51 Smith 24, Petty, 12 Wednesday, Illini West, 66, Pleasant Plains, 53. Liberty 69, Pittsfield, 33 Smith had 22. Tuesday Liberty, 78, Pleasant Plains, 53 Alton Marquette, 43, Payson Seymour, 3, Macomb, 58, Western Wildcats, 39 – ˙Hively had 14. Monday Payson Seymour, 71, Western, 37 – Hively, 17, Ehrhardt, 11 Macomb, 50, Alton Marquette, 49 Pittsfield, 64, Illini West 47 – Smith 31, Petty, 14, Reese Ramsey, 11.
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IDOT spokesman. I also spoke with Peter Wright at Wright Auto Body about their experience thus far with deer/auto collisions. He aid they are getting about the same number of repair orders as in the past couple of years but less than four or five years ago. He mentioned that they received more late summer collision situations than usual. Dean White, owner of White Auto Body, says he has noticed a definite decrease in deer/vehicle incidents. However he is still getting enough to keep busy. The last segment of the firearm season is set for Thursday, Dec. 5 running through Dec. 8. The weather forecast is for a return to a sharp decrease in temperature, with likely companion winds. Thus, hunters will need to bundle up. Even with moderate weather condition and all other aspects of a good hunt, the combined annual harvest results will be down sharply compared to past years.
Lady Tornadoes get first win By beth zumwalt Pike Press The Griggsville-Perry Tornadoes got their first win of the season last Tuesday night, defeating Payson, 50-12. The game was close during the first quarter but G-P held Payson scoreless while notching 17 unanswered points in the second quarter. Leading the scoring was Allyson Bingham and Francesca Craven both with 16, Devin Battlefield with 8, MiKayla Smith with 9 and Jodi Finney with 1.
Western Lady Wildcats put scare in Liberty By beth zumwalt Pike Press The Western Lady Wildcats put a scare in the highly touted Liberty Lady Eagles the final night of the Pike County Conference tournament. The score at half time was Liberty, 26, Western 32. Libery is not accustomed to being trailing. The Lady Eagles came out after the half, outscoring the Lady Wildcats 21-11. The game was close in the final frame with Liberty holding a one-point edge, making the final score, 60-55 and Liberty repeated as conference champions. Western was led by Alexis Bellovich with 18, Loren Melton with 10, MaKayla Robbins, Alexis Christison and Shannon Gates all with 8, Evan Colston with 3,
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Celebrate the joy of baking with holiday gifts inspired by "The Cake Boss" The holidays are a perfect time to indulge in treats and spread the joy of baking with gifts that encourage friends and family to discover their inner baker. This season, there's more to choose from in the baking category with the launch of Cake Boss, an extensive line of more than 200 "Buddy approved" baking items designed in collaboration with Buddy Valastro, the star of TLC's hit reality show, "Cake Boss." Offered by Meyer Corporation, U.S. in partnership with Discovery Communications, Cake Boss covers all the bases for baking, decorating, serving, and storing cakes and other desserts like a pro. Here's a "baker's dozen" list of gift ideas and creative ways to be sweet on anyone who's been extra good this year. Gifts For the Artistic Baker: For avid bakers who enjoy expressing their creativity through baking, a gift of a Cake Boss Cake Kit ($29.99) includes everything needed to bake like the pros. Ideal for the holiday season, the Cake Boss Winter Cake Kit includes five stainless steel cutters (two holiday bulbs, a small circle, one tree and one reindeer), and five plastic plunge cutters (two holly leaves and three snowflakes) to create fun shapes in rolled fondant. A ribbon cutter helps cut fluted or straight decorative strips in fondant or gum paste, and stainless steel decorating tips in star and round shapes (combined with the kit's disposable plastic piping bags) make it easy as pie to pipe borders and create icing designs. An instructional booklet is included to guide bakers each step of the way. For Serious Cooks and Bakers: Professional quality bakeware does double duty for baking up delicious, savory recipes, as well as sweets. The Cake Boss Professional 13x18-inch Jelly Roll Pan ($17.99) holds up to the rigors of frequent use with heavy-duty aluminized steel, commercial-style folded construction, and reinforced wire rims. Ideal for baking flaky pastry appetizers, as well as roasts of all kinds, the Cake Boss Professional Jelly Roll Pan distributes heat fast and evenly, and won't warp or bend. A unique quilted, light-colored nonstick surface promotes even airflow for pro-style results. Family Friendly Gifts: Buying individual presents for each member of a family with children of different ages can end up being costly and time consuming. A family group gift is a practical solution that also can encourage spending time together. One idea is to put together a "Cookie and a Movie Night" gift package with a few innovative tools for baking cookies, your own favorite cookie recipe, a decadent hot chocolate mix, and a DVD for a classic family-friendly movie. For the cookie baking tools, the Cake Boss Linzer Cutters 6-Piece Set ($16.99) in "Classic" and "Holiday" styles make it fun to customize these scrumptious
sandwich cookies. The Cake Boss Beechwood Rolling Pin ($29.99) has just the right weight and size to roll out cookie dough with ease, and a wide assortment of Cake Boss Cookie & Fondant Cutters ($16.99) in fun shapes like Stars, Hearts, Daisies, Round and Square provide multiple ways to make cookies in varying sizes. Cookies To-Go: Cookie exchange parties are a great way to get in the holiday spirit and sample some new recipes. Surprise the host by pairing your cookies with a gift of the Cake Boss Deluxe 10x15-inch Covered Cookie Pan ($16.99). Bake the cookies and transport them right in this innovatively designed pan. Helpful drop zones stamped on the surface ensure uniformly sized cookies. Long-lasting nonstick on both the interior and exterior surfaces prevent cookies from sticking and speeds up cleaning time. Finally, wide handles with red silicone grips in fun rolling pin shapes, and a translucent, tight-locking cover, make this cookie pan perfect for transporting baked treats to and from get-togethers. Teacher Treats: If you have school age children, don't forget a special treat for their teachers. Sculpted in glossy ceramic to resemble a bow-wrapped gift, the colorful pink and brown Cake Boss "Present" Cookie Jar and the seasonally themed red and green Cake Boss "Holiday" Cookie Jar ($39.99 each) are sure to impress, especially when you include home-baked cookies inside. Print your recipe on a pretty card and add to the cookie jar to be sure it never goes empty! Two-for-One Hostess Gifts: Be extra sweet to your holiday party host with a dual gift of both a dessert and the Cake Boss Cake Carrier ($39.99) used to handily transport it. Offered in four retro-inspired styles, each durable and easy-to-clean Cake Boss Cake Carrier is spacious enough to hold a standard 9-inch two-layer round cake, cheesecake, pie, or other treat. The lid latches tightly on both sides of the base to protect delicious treats while they're in transit and keep tempted fingers away! For The "Cake Boss" Wannabe: It's fast and easy to bake intricate looking cakes like "the Boss" with the Cake Boss 6-Cup Cakelette Pan ($16.99). Available in five different molded designs -- Star, Heart, Groovy Girl, Circle and Square -- each Cake Boss Cakelette Pan makes six individual portion, tiered mini cakes that look like they came straight out of Carlo's Bakery. In addition to gifting, you can use the assorted pan designs to host a mini cakedecorating holiday party. Guests can decorate their own "cakelette" with icings, sprinkles, colored sugars, and even fondant. Stocking Stuffers and More Under $15: Affordable prep tools are great additions to a baking enthusiast's stocking stuffer. They also work well as grab bag gifts and extra special toppers to ribbon
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Stress-free holiday hosting tips Gatherings with friends and family are a big part of the holiday season. Many people travel during the holidays to spend time with distant relatives, but those same people often want to gather with those loved ones who live nearby as well. Thus an abundance of gatherings comes in December, when office parties, dinners with family and festivities with friends have a way of dominating the last five weeks of the year. All of those gatherings translate to a lot of holiday hosting, and hosts can easily feel overwhelmed as they try to juggle hosting duties with everything else that comes along during this time of year. The following are a few steps holiday hosts can take to make hosting a lot less hectic and a lot more fun. n Enlist help. Just because a holiday party is at your home does not mean others can't pitch in or will be unwilling to help. If you plan to decorate for the party, invite a friend over to assist. When hosting a holiday dinner party, ask guests to bring certain items to save you some work. Ask one guest to bring some dessert, saving you the time it takes to visit the local bakery or bake your own desserts, and ask others to provide side dishes. This drastically reduces the time it will take you to shop for groceries and cook the meal, leaving you more time to spend with friends and family, both during the party and in the days leading up to the
festivities. n Plan well in advance. The earlier you begin planning the party, the less stress you're likely to feel as a host. Certain items for the party, like decorations and certain snacks and beverages, have no expiration dates, so buy such items well in advance of the party. This leads to one less task to tackle in the weeks and days leading up to the party. Planning early also affords you ample time coordinate with guests and decide who will be responsible for certain party tasks. Planning a party at the last minute can be stressful, so if you know you will be handling hosting duties this holiday season, start preparing for the party as soon as possible. n Hire a cleaning service. One of the more difficult parts of holiday hosting is cleaning the house before guests arrive. A thorough house cleaning can take up a substantial amount of time, which tends to be hard to come by during the holiday season. To avoid a late night cleaning session or the need to spend a valuable weekend afternoon hard at work around the house, hire a cleaning service to come and clean your house in the days before the party. Such services can clean your home in a fraction of the time it might take you to do so on your own, and this removes one of the more time-consuming and arduous tasks from your to-do list. n Have a theme for the party. Holiday hosts may worry about
how to entertain their guests throughout the party. A theme party makes it easier to entertain guests, who can show up decked out in holiday pajamas or sweaters or bring along a favorite unique compilation of holiday songs for a sing-along. Such themes set a tone for the party right away and often make it easier for guests to unwind immediately. Seek suggestions for a theme from your guests to make the party even more fun. n Pass the buck. Hosting a holiday dinner party? Consider passing the hosting duties on to a local restaurant, especially if your friends and family members are on board with the idea. If your schedule is especially hectic this holiday season, then move the party from your home to a local restaurant, where the staff can worry about accommodating your guests and you can simply relax and have a good time with your loved ones. When choosing a restaurant, look for one with a menu that features something for everyone. Entree selections should include a pasta dish, a beef dish, a seafood dish, a poultry dish, and vegetarian fare. Holiday hosting is meant to be fun, but hosts often find themselves scrambling to prepare for the party as it draws closer. Planning early, seeking help and input from your guests and delegating certain tasks can help ensure hosts have as festive a time as their friends and family members.
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Three easy holiday shopping strategies Don't let messes leave you in a 'holidaze': Thanksgiving comes late this year, which means a shorter-thanusual holiday shopping season. If you're not the type to buy gifts throughout the year, getting an early start on holiday shopping can help ensure you have enough time to find gifts for everyone on your list - and perhaps, most importantly, save money. Here are three things to do now to save money and time this holiday season: n Create a list (and budget) for everyone on your list Greet the holiday season with cheer by keeping an organized list of names of everyone you need to shop for and an estimated budget for each. From family and friends to hair stylists and teachers, more names will likely appear on your list than you originally planned. Holiday shopping can be overwhelming, but if you approach it with an organized plan, you're likely to avoid overspending and can better stick to your budget. Gift cards are a great option this year, since they are the top gift people want to give and receive according to a recent shopping survey from Discover. Savvy shopping tip: Look into your credit card rewards programs to see if you can cash in your accumulated rewards for gift cards, some of which are offered at a discount. Redeeming rewards for
store gift cards is one of the easiest and most valuable ways to save cash, which means you won't need to reach as deep into your pockets this season. n Do your research on sales and promotions From gifts to groceries, holiday shopping includes a wide range of items, so it's important to try to find the best prices on everything. According to the survey, Americans are most influenced by sales and promotions when it comes to their holiday spending plans. In fact, 70 percent of consumers are planning to take advantage of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. Whether you're brave enough to face the crowds on Black Friday or prefer the convenience of Cyber Monday, shopping these big sales is a great way to stick to your budget and make a large dent in your holiday shopping list. Doing your homework before making holiday purchases can also help you save even more. Price monitoring sites, like PriceGrabber, can compare and contrast prices for more than 1 million items, including electronics, appliances and clothing, and can be accessed right from your mobile device. If you're shopping online, your credit card may offer extra rewards on online purchases this season that'll help you save money on holiday gifts. Savvy shopping tip: Mark your
calendars with the dates of big sales and keep coupons in your wallet so you can use them at a moment's notice. If you're shopping online, do a quick search for coupon codes that provide extra discounts, as well as free shipping or gift wrap. n Use credit card benefits and rewards to save extra cash Whether you prefer to shop instore or online, credit cards can enhance your savings and provide added value to your shopping. Many credit card companies provide rebates, rewards and discounts on holiday essentials - at no added cost. Once the hustle and bustle of the season is over, you might find an item you want to return, but what happens if your purchase is no longer eligible? You won't have to write it off as a loss if the purchase was made with a credit card that offers a return guarantee. Savvy shopping tip: Use a credit card that provides added security and purchase protection including warranties and return guarantees that will help you save in the long run. Taking a little extra time to shop smart and plan ahead will help you save and stay organized while shopping for holiday gifts and essentials. You may be surprised by how many resources are available to help stretch your budget further this holiday season.
Easy tips for post-holiday clean up The holidays bring plenty of cheer and the arrival of family from all over. It's the most wonderful time of the year, after all. But with family visits and hearty meals also comes a big share of messes. After hefty helpings of gravy and chocolates, there will be plenty of cleaning required to get your home back in tip top shape for the new year. It's enough to leave anyone "holidazed," but with the right tools and tricks on your side, it does not have to. Here are some tips to help get your home clean again after those pesky holiday messes so all you have to worry about is enjoying the season: n Create smaller tasks: Create a master list to help you break down cleaning into manageable chunks. Instead of tackling a full mess in one room, only to start again in the next one, complete the same task in each room. For example, dust every room before hitting them all with the vacuum. With this approach, you'll see a cleaner home in no time without making too many trips back and forth from the broom closet. n Donate unused items: With the holidays come gifts and house-
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n Count your sleep - not sheep - Track your sleep using a sleep app. Several apps reviewed by the Better Sleep Council provide users with a variety of benefits. For example, some are designed to monitor your breathing and movements, and they encourage you to wake up when you're in the lightest stage of the sleep cycle. Others can record your snoring and breathing habits to help determine if you are experiencing any distractions mid-slumber. Catching the right number of -zzz's can lead to better health and more energy this holiday season, helping to reduce your stress level. Make good sleeping habits and creating a sleep environment a priority, so you can wake up feeling refreshed every morning.
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Your zzz's count this holiday season, so start counting them Between squeezing extra activities into your schedule, finding time to bake holiday treats for your children's classrooms and organizing a mini family reunion, the holiday season might be causing you a bit of stress. And if that stress is affecting your sleep, you could be caught up in the vicious cycle of exhaustion causing stress and stress causing more exhaustion. Creating a personal sleep sanctuary will help you meet your needs for rest and rejuvenation and give you plenty of opportunity to count your zzz's and not lie awake wishing for sleep. By improving your quality and quantity of sleep, you are able to better handle all the stresses of the holiday season, and instead share in the fun activities at this time of year. "A lack of sleep negatively impacts our mood and outlook, as well as our physical health," says Terry Cralle, a registered nurse and certified clinical sleep educator. "Sufficient sleep, a good diet and regular exercise are the three ingredients to staying healthy all season long." You may be surprised at how many people experience issues sleeping. The Better Sleep Council reports that 66 percent of people 18 to 34 claim that they have trouble falling and staying asleep. That number drops to 53 percent of people ages 35 to 54, and just less than half of people 55 and older. If you fall into the portion of the population experiencing sleep troubles, consider these tips from the Better Sleep Council:
warming presents. If you are on the receiving end of unwanted or simply unneeded gifts, why not donate them to someone else? Many organizations accept donations, including clothing and other belongings yearround. Consider donating that extra toiletries set, scarf or books to charity to clean up some clutter and help brighten someone else's day. n Put cleaning staples to work: You may think you need different cleaning products for different jobs, but just one classic cleaning product - bleach - can tackle more messes than you think from laundry to helping sanitize and disinfect countertops, dishes and everything in between. For example, you can even use bleach to kill odor-causing bacteria left in your refrigerator after that big family meal and leave it smelling fresh and clean. Remove food from the fridge and wash the surfaces with a solution of 1/2 cup bleach per gallon of soapy water. Let it stand for five minutes, rinse and
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The growing problem of peanut allergies Parents tend to be quite familiar with food allergies. In an effort to protect youngsters, schools have begun to crack down more regularly on foods that tend to cause allergic reactions, often placing restrictions on what children can bring in for lunches or snacks. Parents and children who grew up around peanut and tree nut allergies are quite familiar with what triggers allergic reactions associated with such foods, and the potential side effects of consuming these foods. But those who are less experienced with food allergies may not know what to expect. According to the Mayo Clinic, being allergic to nuts us one of the more common food allergies, especially among children. Many people who are allergic to peanuts are also allergic to other tree nuts, including walnuts, almonds and pecans. As with any allergen, reactions vary from person to person. Some may experience mild symptoms, such as light rashes or swelling, while others may have severe reactions, including anaphylactic shock, which is characterized by shortness of breath, a severe drop in blood pressure, constriction of airways, and potential heart failure. According to Spire Health Partners, more than 3 million people in the United States have a nut allergy, and one-third of them will suffer from a severe symptom if they ingest nuts. A peanut allergy occurs when your body mistakenly identifies peanut proteins as something that can be harmful. Just as your body might fight a cold, it releases chemicals from the immune system to fight off the peanut invader. The number of kids with peanut allergies has been increasing over the last 10-15 years, doubling in the last half-decade alone. It isn't known why some people are prone to nut allergies while others are not. However, Michael C. Young, M.D., Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and a practicing pediatrician at Children's Hospital, has a few ideas. Nursing mothers and very young children are eating more peanuts, particularly in the form of peanut butter, than ever before, something that Young feels could be causing a higher incidence rate of peanut allergies. Young also theorizes that better hygiene may play a role, suggesting that because children have fewer infections (due to improved hygiene and routine immunizations),their immune systems are more likely to target other things, such as foods and environ-
mental factors, resulting in allergies. Although peanut allergies are prevalent and can be dangerous, there is no reason to act rashly. Young notes that approximately 20 percent of children will outgrow their peanut allergies by the age of 6, and he advises that it is worth having a child retested as they get older to gauge if there have been any changes in the status of the peanut allergy. When dealing with peanut allergies, it is important to separate myths from facts. * Direct contact is the most common cause of a reaction. This results from eating peanuts or foods that contain peanuts. Crosscontamination,which occurs when peanuts unintentionally come into contact with other foods, is another common cause. * Some people can have a reaction by touching peanuts with their skin. A rash may occur, but a very dangerous reaction will not result unless the peanuts enter the mouth or come into contact with the nose or eyes. * An allergic reaction can occur from inhalation of peanut dust, such as peanut flour or ground shells during processing. Aerosol cooking sprays that contain peanut oil also can produce a reaction. It is important to note that the smell of peanuts will not induce an allergic reaction. * A recent study found that peanut proteins can be detected in some people's saliva after eating peanuts. A kiss could transfer some of the peanut allergens to another person. * Sometimes an allergy is not really an allergy, but rather an intolerance to a certain food. A food intolerance does not involve the immune system. A person with a food intolerance can eat small amounts of the food with only mild symptoms, such as indigestion, rather than a severe reaction with a true allergy. While being diligent in reading food labels and asking what ingredients are in prepared foods at restaurants is key for people with peanut allergies, so is avoiding potential skin contact. This means thoroughly washing areas where peanuts or peanut butter may have been and ensuring other children wash up after lunch. Peanut allergies are foremost on the minds of parents and educators. Understanding what is involved in a peanut allergy can help everyone make informed decisions about protecting youngsters.
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Girl Scout Daisy Troop #5123 earned its Safety Award Nov. 26. Kayt Risley, nurse at Griggsville-Perry Schools, helped the troop earn their Safety Award by teaching them what to do if they get lost, what to do if they or someone else is choking, and how to “Stop, Drop, and Roll”. November was National Epilepsy Awareness Month so the girls also learned what epilepsy is and what to do if someone has a seizure.
Each girl received a purple ribbon in honor of National Epilepsy Awareness month and a Safety Award certificate. Troop members are front row, left to right: Chloe Buchanan, Fayth Shoemaker, Georgie Bartlett, Calee Nicholson, Laynee Shoemaker. Middle row, left to right: Gabby Shoemaker, Kayt Risley. Back row, left to right: Chaddum Crawford, Macy Harris, Jillian Orr and Aislee Wainman.
Teach children to be charitable * Start locally. There are people right in your own community or on the street where you live who can benefit from a helping hand. Ask an elderly neighbor if he or she needs assistance with shopping for groceries or could benefit from your child taking in the garbage cans after pickup. Children can help shovel snow from sidewalks or do other age-appropriate tasks, such as place a carelessly strewn newspaper closer to a neighbor's door. * Volunteer as a family. The entire family can get together and spend time working at a community-sponsored carnival or cleaning debris from an area beach. Volunteer work may be available at your child's school, where families can plant gardens around the property. When volunteering as a family, not only is your entire family helping to do good, but you're spending quality time together as well. * Make charitable donations. Let children see the solicitations for monetary donations that come in the mail. Read aloud the pleas for funds to help children and adults who may not have enough to eat or who may require medical care. This is an important lesson in humility and helps
It is often during times of extreme devastation when children first see how communities can join together to help one another. Such efforts may be a child's initial exposure to charity while highlighting the importance of putting another person's needs before your own. But children need not be exposed charity solely during times of tragedy. Teaching children to be charitable is one of the ways to help them become good citizens of the world. By helping others, parents can instill early on lessons of kindness, empathy and compassion into their sons and daughters. Children who are ready and willing to lend a helping hand may grow up to be more appreciative of what they have in their own lives. What's more, they may learn to be selfless while assigning less value to material things. Youngsters who repeatedly see their own parents and other role models doing good and lending a helping hand may be more inclined to repeat that behavior, and giving will be the norm for them rather than the exception. To mold charitable children, families can employ the following techniques.
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* Rubik's Cube: The Rubik's Cube reached the height of its popularity during the 1980s, when the colorful game puzzle was mass-marketed to the public. * Cabbage Patch Kids: Adults stormed stores in the mid 1980s for Cabbage Patch Kids, which became one of the most popular toys of the decade. Designed by art student Xavier Roberts, Cabbage Patch Kids began as dolls called "Little People." * Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles started as a comic designed to parody established popular comics of the early 1980s. * Tickle Me Elmo: The hottest toy of the 1996 giving season was Tickle Me Elmo, a plush doll based on the beloved Sesame Street monster. * Nintendo DS: The Nintendo DS, first offered in 2004, was the first Nintendo console released in North America before it was released in Japan. * Zhu Zhu Pets: Interactive, robotic hamsters, Zhu Zhu Pets first appeared on the scene in 2009. Their name was derived from Mandarin Chinese and translates to "little pig." * Nintendo Wii: In addition to the Sony Playstation and Microsoft's Xbox 360, the Nintendo Wii became the latest in a history of must-have video game consoles in the early 21st century. * Monster High Dolls: With their ghoulish good looks, Monster High action figures were one of the most gifts of 2012.
show children that not every person in the world is comfortable. Once kids have read about the needs of others, involve them in the donation process. They can assist with sorting clothing and toys they may no longer need and then help bag it up and donate it to an agency that takes collected items. * Give throughout the year. Charity need not be limited to the holiday season. Inform children that many people need throughout the year, and that volunteering is a year-round activity. * Match kids' charitable fundraising. Encourage children to start their own fundraising efforts and match the funds they raise. Find companies that will also match the amount your children have raised. * Set up a giving policy. Children can learn the importance of giving at an early age by dividing their allowances and financial gifts into different categories. They can put one-third toward savings, one-third toward spending and one-third toward donations. If children do not have a lot of money in a piggy bank, they can donate their time, which many charities need as much as money.
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The police records released by the Pike County Sheriff ’s office include the following arrests and bookings. The records state that these are accusations and each individual is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Angela Moss, the Pike County zoning administrator issued 14 permits during the month of November. Permits, the township for which they were issued and the purpose were: John/Ellen Archambo Derry Detached garage I.Naomi Ruble, Hardin Detached .garage Wm./Kristine Camphouse Perry, Detached garage Brad/Kathy Willman, Pittsfield Agriculture building Wm. Bainter, Barry Twp. Pole shed/ convert cabin to garage Brian Mountain, Perry Storage shed James/Regina Nash, Griggsville Convert barn to living and add wrap round addition.
Bookings Joel A. Carlton, 29, Pearl, was arrested Nov. 25 on a felony warrant seeking to revoke probation. He remains lodged in the Pike County Jail in lieu of $1,000. Steven D. Anders, 54, Baylis, was arrested Nov. 25 on a Pike County traffic warrant alleging failure to appear and also for driving while suspended. He was released on his own recognizance. Jacob D. Smith, 22, Pittsfield, was arrested Nov. 26 on a Pike County felony warrant alleging failure to appear. He posted $300 and was released pending court appearance. Timothy J. Mooney, 20, Pittsfield, was arrested Nov. 29 and charged with theft under $500. He posted $150 bond and was released pending court appearance. Jason W. Fletcher, 29, Boise, Idaho, was arrested Nov. 30 on a Pike County felony warrant alleging failure to appear. He remains lodged in lieu of $300 bond.
Successor, Corn Belt Bank & Trust Co, Custodian, and Jason Cleveland, Self-Directed IRA to Entrust Group, Inc. and Jason Cleveland IRA, NW 1/4, SW 1/4 of SE 1/4, Sec. 10, Derry Township. CNB Bank & Trust NA Successor, Corn Belt Bank & Trust Co-Custodian, and Jeanne Cleveland, Self Directed IRA to Entrust Group, Inc. and Jeanne Cleveland IRA, NW 1/4, SW 1/4 of SE 1/4, Sec. 10, Derry Township. Jason R. Scott and Erika R. Scott to Jerry Daniel, NW 1/4, SW 1/4 of SW 1/4, Sec. 16, Detroit Township. Greg Meake and Amanda Maske to Lyle M. Pool, NE 1/4, SE 1/4 of SE 1/4, SE 1/4 of NE 1/4, Sec. 19, Pt. SW 1/4, Sec. 20, Flint Township. Lyle M. Pool, Lyle M Pool Trustee, and Lyle M. Poot Trust No. 10-07 to Greg Maske and Amanda Maske, NE 1/4, SE 1/4 of SE 1/4, Se 1/4 of NE 1/4, Sec. 19, Pt. SW 1/4, Sec. 20, Flint Township. Greg Maske and Amanda Maske to John Galida and Kathleen Galida, NE 1/4, SE 1/4 of SE 1/4, Se 1/4 of NE 1/4, Sec. 19, Pt. SW 1/4, Sec. 20, Flint Township. Walker R. Filbert Special Administrator and John C. Harlow Deceased to Michael Wayne Channell and Jane Anne Channell, Lots 20 and 21, El Dara, Sec. 18, Derry Township.
Sheriff of Pike County, Il. Paul F. Petty and GMAC Mortgage Corporation LLC to Amanda N. Nichols and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, NW 1/4, SW 1/4 of NE 1/4, Sec. 21, Kinderhook Township. County Clerk of Pike County Donnie Apps to Central State Bank of Pleasant Hill, Lots 1-2, Blk 3, Pittsfield. Chris Edwards to Jeffrey Edwards, Bedford. Debbie Steele to Todd C. Smith and Joann Smith, Sec. 18, Newburg Township. Beneficial Finanical Inc to Louis Fulayter, Pt. NW 1/4, Sec. 29, Hardin Township. Kinscherff Properties LLC to Richard A. Kinscherff and Nancy I. Kinscherff, NE 1/4, NW 1/4 of SE 1/4, Sec. 35, Pleasant Hill Township. James L. Johnson and Susan M. Johnson to Todd P. Bradshaw and Carrie M. Bradshaw, SW 1/4 of SW 1/4, Sec. 24, New Salem Township. Eva Caren Goloff to Alexander A. Goloff Trustee, Eva Caren Goloff Trustee and Goloff Trust, All of SE 1/4, Sec. 10, Hardin Township. David L. Puterbaugh and Susan E. Puterbaugh to H. Leon Kenady Trustee, H. Leon Kenady Trust, Carol L. Kenady Trustee and Carol L. Kenady Trust, SW 1/4, SE 1/4 of NE 1/4, Sec. 26, Barry Township.
Divorces
Steven Cox vs. Mary Cox, 11-20-13.
Crime Stoppers Dec. 2, the Pike County Sheriff’s Department received a complaint of criminal damage to property at 415 S. Lee Evans Dr. in Hull. During the night someone damaged six tires on two different vehicles. If you have any information on this or
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