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Fire chief: CO detectors need to be checked By beth zumwalt Pike Press Carbon monoxide detectors save lives. Local fire departments recommend each house and business have one.

This year, local fire departments are reporting a rise in cases of a malfunctioning carbon monoxide detectors going off, resulting in several false alarms. Pittsfield has had several calls and Pleasant Hill, Griggsville and Hull, too, have had calls regarding carbon monoxide.

Not all fire departments have the capability to check for carbon monoxide but 9-1-1 dispatchers say 9-1-1 is the first call to make in the event of an alarm.

“Then we will notify the fire department and they will tell us what the next step will be,” Sandy Schacht, 9-1-1 coordinator, said. “They will tell us what we need to do.”

Carbon monoxide, or CO, is an odorless, colorless gas that can cause sudden illness and death. It is found in combustion

fumes, such as those produced by cars and trucks, small gasoline engines, stoves, lanterns, burning charcoal and wood, and gas ranges and heating systems.

“...a lot of them are expiring this year and that has been the cause of most of our false alarms.”

Jason White Pittsfield fire chief CO from these sources can build up in enclosed or semi-enclosed spaces. Breathing it can poison people and animals.

But this year, has brought an abnormally high amount of false alarms.

“Carbon monoxide detectors became popular for residences in about 2006,” Jason White, chief of the Pittsfield Fire Department, said. “A detec-

tor usually only lasts about five to seven years. So a lot of them are expiring this year and that has been the cause of most of our false alarms.”

But just because the majority of alarms are false, especially for those with older detectors, do not dismiss the possibility there is a carbon monoxide leak.

Scott and Lois Payne of Pittsfield found out the hard way, according to their daughter, Jeanette Brown.

“They had a carbon monoxide detector,” Brown said. “But it malfunctioned. When Mom called me to tell me something was wrong, she was so sick, I could hardly hear her, she was so weak.”

Brown said 9-1-1 was called and the Pittsfield Fire Department responded. When the PFD arrived, the elderly Browns were outside their home, along with their two pets.

“The level in their home was 14,” Brown said. “Normal is zero. Even after opening doors and windows and using fans, the level the next day was four.”

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Karlee McAllister, left, and Kyle Bradshaw, second graders at South School in Pittsfield, play in the snow during recess Thursday, Feb. 13. The students spent their playtime building snowmen, making forts and having snowball fights.

Statewide deer hunting regulations under review by IDNR By beth zumwalt Pike Press The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) plans to revise deer population objectives for more than 40 counties beginning with the 2014-15 deer season, following a two-year review of Illinois deer management efforts.

Two years ago, IDNR started a number of measures in an apparent effort to control the deer herd, that many felt was

out of control. The number of deer-car crashes and loss of crop production led to that conclusion.

The plan was to cut the deer herd 14 percent overall.

The statewide objective was met in 2012, but several counties were still above their recommended level. Some counties fell below their projected target number and the late winter deer season was eliminated for those counties this year.

But, what a difference two

years can make. Now there is a general consensus that deer numbers are down overall.

According to IDNR, there were 99,546 deer harvested in 2012 and only 74,191 in 2013.

Not everyone thinks it is the measures IDNR enacted.

“It’s the EHD (a deer disease),” Scott Andress of The Archery Shop in Pittsfield, said.

“It’s not just Pike County, it’s not just Illinois, it’s the entire Midwest.”

Andress said he has attended

hunting shows and has talked to a number of people and all are reporting fewer deer.

“It’s from Ohio to Kansas, from Kentucky to Minnestoa,” he said.

Andress said lot of people are pointing fingers and blaming different scenarios for the decrease, but he says even IDNR can’t control Mother Nature.

“I don’t care how good your conservation measures are, when a disease like that hits the

herd, there nothing anyone can do,” he said. “IDNR couldn’t plan for that.”

Andress said he didn’t have a quick fix for the problems but felt if given a chance the deer herd will rebound.

There is talk about making one of the three-day seasons a two-day season and eliminating the over-the-counter sales.

Andress said he doesn’t think the two-day hunt is a good idea nor moving a three-day hunt to Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

He said he has mixed feelings on over-the-counter sales.

“The hunt on Monday would probably discourage a lot of the out-of-area hunters, but maybe that’s what they want to do,” he said. “The same with over-thecounter sales being eliminated.

Maybe a guy doesn’t know until the last minute that he is going to be able to come and hunt. The OTC works out well for him.

But we had deer hunting for 25-30 years using the lottery.”

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The first-ever Poleshed Open was a huge success according organizers and participants alike. Holes at various locations around the Pikeland school district provided fun and funds for the PHS FFA scholarship program. Silas Greening lines up his putt into the mouth of big, pink, pig at Gerard Brothers’.

Eileen Scheiwe lines up a putt at the Poleshed Open Saturday afternoon. Scheiwe and her sisters had a team named “A Hull In One + One” and team members were: Scheiwe, Diana Cordes, Betty Hull, Kay Harr and Tifffany Calzone. The team easily won the best dressed team award and also shared the sub-par award.

First-ever PoleShed Open a huge success By beth zumwalt Pike Press The first ever Poleshed Open, hosted by the Pittsfield High School FFA program to raise funds for scholarships, was held Saturday and was a tremendous success.

“We were hoping for 25 teams and we got 22,” Heather Hayden, one of the parent organizers of the 9-hole event, said. “We are not unhappy with that at all.”

The event started at 1 p.m. but teams

were showing up ready to play almost an hour early. Teams were able to play the holes in any order they wished as long as they started at Prairie Land FS and finished at RS Farms in Milton, where the winners were announced and participants were treated to a pork dinner.

Winners were: Team: Jeff Howland, Adam Schlieper, Chris Hoover and Bobby Clendenny.

Best scoring individual: Andy Ehlert.

Best team name: Three Gimps and a Belly Bus – Eugene Myers Mark Allen, John Schultz, and Charlie Cox.

Best dressed team: A “Hull” in One + One, Eileen Scheiwe Kay Horn, Diana Cordes and Betty Hull and Tiffany Calzone. The ladies were decked out in argyle and complete golf attire.

The Best Hole award was given to RS Farms and featured a miniature hog confinement building and “golfers” were to use paddles used to load hogs instead of putters.

The subpar team award was shared

by A “Hull” in One + One and the team of Jason and Stacy Duke and Dean and Melissa Heilmann.

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The man in charge of the demolition of the Higbee School building in Pittsfield, Seth Hall, is selling chalkboards made from recycled material from the school.

Hall cuts the various black and green chalkboards in the building into pieces and frames them with yellow pine wood found in the school.

“It takes a while to make each cut,” Hall said, explaining that he works on the chalkboard project in his spare time.

At the moment, he has big chalkboards for $75 and small boards for $25.

“We’ll do any size that people want but prices will vary,” Hall said.

He has enough material to make around 40 or 50 more chalkboards.

He’ll also be selling bricks from the building to anyone who wants something to remember the school. Each brick will cost $2.50, but if he has the time and resources he may engrave some of the bricks and sell them at $5 each.

Hall makes a living out of demolition projects like these, selling material from the site or creating collectables out of it.

“We take it down and salvage everything,” Hall said. “That’s how I make my money. I don’t charge the owners.”

To order a chalkboard or brick, Hall can be contacted at 217-430-3284.

Hall explained that demolition of the Higbee building, which began in July 2013, has been slowed quite a bit because of the weather

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Seth Hall shows off the chalkboards he makes out of recycled material from the Higbee School building. Hall is selling the boards to anyone who wants a souvenir from Higbee.

and it will take a while to finish once he can begin again.

“It’ll probably be another four or five months,” Hall said.

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Council accepts Girls getting creative in their asking Jennings’ resignation are going to interview, when and for how long we will accept applications, what procedures we will follow.”

The council also discussed the Westfall house. The house burned last summer and the remains are still standing much to the ire of the neighbors. It was thought the property was sold, but when multiple liens were discovered on the property, the buyer backed out.

According to Mike Hollahan, city attorney, the city can serve notice to the owners and the lien holders and “extinguish” the liens.

“Then the city can go in, clean up the property and put a lien on it,” Hollahan said.

Cost to demolish and haul away the ruins, including asbestos is $2,750.

The council felt the clean lot would be worth that and gave Hollahan permission to start the process.

Hollahan cautioned it could take 90-150 days.

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Pittsfield is officially looking for a new police chief after the council reluctantly accepted Dennis Jennings’s notice of intent to retire at last night’s council meeting.

Jennings, a 35-year law enforcement official with the last seven being as chief of police, told the council May 29 would be his last day on the job.

“I’m going to tell him now and probably will 50 more times before he goes how much we hate to see him go,” John Hayden, mayor, said.

Vote to accept the retirement letter was 7-1 with Bill Scheiwe voting No. Hayden said by the March 5 meeting he hopes to have a plan in place to pick Jennings’ successor.

“I’ll put together a procedure we will follow to pick the new chief,” Hayden said. “How we

Detectors die from CO poisoning before ever experiencing symptoms.

White said it is usually easy to check the age or expiration date of a carbon monoxide detector.

“Typically, units have a tag or date stamp on the back to indicate the unit’s age or expiration date,” he said.

White asks all residences to check their own detectors to make sure they are up-to-date and functioning correctly.

Carbon monoxide detectors as well as smoke detectors may contain radioactive material and all have electronic circuits, meaning they should not be placed in general trash but sent to a recycling center.

(Continued from A1) Brown said a furnace was the cause of her parents’ issue, but any gas appliance can be the culprit, hot water heater, stove, etc.

“Mom was really sick,” Brown said. “They stayed in their home a couple of days and then had to go to a motel.”

The most common symptoms of CO poisoning are headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, and confusion. High levels of CO inhalation can cause loss of consciousness and death. Unless suspected, CO poisoning can be difficult to diagnose because the symptoms mimic other illnesses. People who are sleeping or intoxicated can

IDNR (Continued from A1) Brian Hill, a part-time outfitter in the Pleasant Hill area, agrees the numbers are down.

“There is no doubt about it,” he said. “I don’t know why. I think the disease has something to do with it, but the state won’t cut back on the permits, because they need the

money too bad.”

Doug Pruett, also an outfitter, said he agrees the numbers are down and says he understands the reasoning behind eliminating the late winter anterless season but thinks the situation will resolve itself.

“Mother Nature usually takes care of those things herself,’ he said.

Photo by Jeff Ruzicka

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Pittsfield High School Senior Jorie Reed posted over 120 “post notes” on the locker of a fellow student she would like to take to prom.

Tanner Ashburn has confirmed he said “Yes.” Pittsfield’s prom is March 22, Pleasant Hill and Western are April 26 and Griggsville-Perry is May 3.

Brianna Motley, a junior at PHS, believes the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. When Ethan Howland, Motley’s main man, opened the pizza box, he found she had popped the prom question, unless he found it too “cheesy.” He did not and the two are headed to the Pittsfield prom.

Harsh winter causes problems for highway department Despite the cold weather and bad conditions on the roads, Chris Johnson, county engineer, reports that there hasn't been a large influx of traffic accidents in the county.

"During a lot of these bigger storms, we've seen a lot less traffic than we have in the past," Johnson said.

He believes this is mostly because news outlets have been keeping the public informed well in advance of bad weather to come. Even so, there have been a few accidents on some of the highways.

"Usually it's black ice that's the problem," Johnson said. "I think most accidents…are just people going too fast for conditions."

Although there haven't been

many car accidents, the Pike County Highway Department is facing other problems.

"Fuel is really hurting us," Johnson said, explaining that the trucks have had to go out to spread salt on the roads much more because of all the snow and ice this winter.

A depleting salt supply is another problem the Highway Department is seeing this year.

More salt has had to be used because of the bad weather but also because of the bad weather, delivery of more salt has been delayed a few times.

The Highway Department mixes cinders with the salt ,as well, which helps provide traction on the roads. Its black color also helps attract heat to melt the ice much faster. But the

department's supply of cinder comes from the Jacksonville Developmental Center (JDC), which closed in 2012.

A new supplier of cinder will have to be found soon or a different substance to be mixed with the salt. Some of the options the Highway Department could use are small chip rock, sand or straight salt.

Either way, it could mean a higher expense for the Pike County Highway Department.

Despite these issues, Johnson praised the work done by the staff of the Highway Department this winter.

"We're doing it with a small staff of people and working some long hours," Johnson said. "They do a really good job."

IDNR seeking public input IDNR is still seeking public input on what measures it needs to better manage and assure the health of the Illinois deer herd. A series of meetings held around the state provided some input but INDR is asking for more.

One meeting was held June 11 at PASA Park in Barry with around a dozen individuals listening to the discussion on deer management programs, hunting regulations, and surveillance/management of chronic wasting disease.

Now the agency is taking an online survey asking what hunters think the next step should be in managing the deer herd.

The four-question survey asks the participant to verify that he or she is a legal hunter. No hunter under the age of 16 is allowed to take the survey.

The second question is what kind of a hunter are you; primarily a bow hunter, primarily a firearm hunter or not a deer hunter.

Third, concerns the possible strategy of eliminating all over-the-counter firearm permits for everyone except youth hunters and hunters who want to hunt in chronic wasting disease counties. CWD is a different disease than EHD. Participants are asked if they agree or disagree with the elimination of over-the-counter sales.

The final question asks that the first firearm season, the one the week before Thanksgiving, be changed from Friday, Saturday, Sunday to Saturday, Sunday, Monday but still be held the same weekend.

Options range from strongly agree to strongly disagree.

Two Rivers Outdoors announces contest winner Marcella Puterbaugh, Pittsfield, was the winner of the Two Rivers Outdoors deer season contest.

Contestants submitted photos of their deer kills, and Puterbaugh's entry of her daughter Morgan with her first deer kill was randomly

drawn as the winner.

Puterbaugh won a prize pack from Joe Carey Calls in Grafton.

Two Rivers Outdoors is a website featuring hunting and outdoor recreation news from west central Illinois – tworiversoutdoors.com.

Hamilton School seeking information The Otter Creek Historical Society, curators of Hamilton Primary School located in Otterville, is seeking to update its records of former students, teachers and principals of the school.

Anyone who attended the school is asked to send updated name, address, phone and/or email to: Gayle Stamps Rothe, 409 W. Mulberry St., Jerseyville, IL 62052.

Information can also be emailed to pawcat@gtec.com.

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Historical Society is open to everyone, even those who did not attend the school. To join the Otter Creek Historical Society, please send $5 along with a name, address, phone number and or/email to the above address. The society will then place names on a mailing list to receive newsletter updates about the school.

Hamilton Primary School was the first integrated school in the nation, and is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places.

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outgoing legislature from meeting between Election Day and the swearing-in of new members. In a true emergency such as a natural disaster, the General Assembly could convene with joint approval from the Governor and the four legislative leaders.

“This lame-duck system has been abused in the past by both parties and must be stopped,” Davidsmeyer said. “The people have a right to know how their representatives in Springfield voted on major bills before they make their choice in the voting booth, not after.”

The legislation would have to pass both houses and then be approved by the voters on the November ballot.

By JEANETTE WALLACE Pike Press Parents know that it can often be hard to get their kids to eat healthy. Sugary treats and meals full of sodium seem to have more appeal than green vegetables and whole grains.

Over the years, schools in Pike County have been doing everything they can to get students to make healthier choices when it comes to what they eat.

The USDA has helped by changing the federal guidelines for hot lunches, adding much more fruits and vegetables and fewer sweets. Schools can't serve over 800 calories a day.

"We can't use anything with trans fats," Paula Hawley, superintendent of Pikeland School District, said.

Schools have also had to cut back on the amount of meat and sodium that is served.

When the change was first implemented around two years ago, many students weren't fond of it.

"It was a little different than what they've gotten in the past," Ron Edwards, Pleasant Hill superintendent, said.

Superintendents have reported that over time, students have gotten used to the meal programs and the cooks do every-

thing they can to make sure kids will enjoy lunch.

"I know the cooks try to take those regulations…and they try to put them within kid-friendly types of meals," Andrea Allen, Griggsville-Perry superintendent, said.

Edwards explained that many of the high school students have complained that it's not enough to eat so the school tries to make sure extra fruit and vegetables are available for them. Many parents believe the quality as well as the quantity of the food has gone downhill. According to one mother of a PCS student, a lot more students are bringing lunches from home.

Besides healthier lunches, schools teach students about healthy living and eating through their health curriculum.

"I think the physical education classes…do that sort of thing all the time," Hawley said and Allen agreed that students are being well-educated on making healthy choices throughout the day in health, PE and science classes.

"I think it's been a really big change for them, but it's getting better over time," Hawley said.

"The kids are eating healthier."

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Brock Thornton, head cook at Pikeland Community School, prepares a tray during lunch. According to USDA guidelines, schools cannot serve more than 800 calories a day.

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Illinois gas taxes soar

By Jes Greene Illinois News Network

Illinois has one of the highest taxes on gasoline in the country, something every Illinois motorist is acutely aware of when filling up at the pump.

The high cost per gallon has some gubernatorial hopefuls calling for cutting taxes on petroleum. Two candidates for the GOP nomination say they would go after the sales tax on gas.

Illinois is one of seven states that levies a sales tax on gas in addition to a gasoline tax.

“We have very, very high taxes.

We have taxes on top of taxes,” says Beth Moser, Illinois public affairs director for the American Automobile Association.

The average cost of a gallon of regular gasoline in Illinois on Jan. 31, including state, federal and sales tax, was $3.37, according to AAA. On the same date the average prices in neighboring states were: Missouri: $3.03 Iowa: $3.25 Kentucky: $3.25 Indiana: $3.25 Wisconsin: $3.26 These figures do not include county and city taxes which are piled on top of the state and federal taxes. For example, in Chicago the price of a gallon of gas include a federal tax of 18.4 cents per gallon, a state tax, a county tax, a city tax and a state environmental tax.

Here’s what that looks like when you add all those levies together, in Illinois and its neighbors, as tracked by the American Petroleum Institute: Illinois (on average): 57.5 cents Missouri: 35.7 cents Iowa: 40.4 cents Kentucky: 49.2 cents Indiana: 57.09 cents Wisconsin: 51.3 cents Illinois’ sales tax, since it’s percentage-based, goes up with prices, as opposed to the flat tax, which is based on the number of

gallons purchased.

Opponents of the current gasoline tax structure say the increased price in the Land of Lincoln hurts the state’s economy because it encourages Illinois motorists in border regions to fill up in neighboring states.

On Jan. 31, the average cost of gas in Chicago was $3.80, 50 cents more expensive than the $3.30 that can be found in neighboring Hammond, Ind., a half-hour away.

And in Quincy, on the Mississippi River, gas costs about 25 to 30 cents more than it does across the river in West Quincy, Mo., said Carl Adams, vice president of Illinois’ Ayers Oil Company in Quincy. West Quincy has no permanent residents and is comprised mostly of convenience stores.

“If you were to come to West Quincy, Mo. I would show you the license plates. They’re all Illinois licenses,” Adams said.

Bill Fleishli, vice president of Illinois Petroleum Marketers Association, noted that Illinois taxes food and medicine at a lower rate because of their essential need for living.

“I think those same arguments can be made for sales tax on gasoline to be removed,” he said.

“People have to be more mobile to go to work, people have to be mobile to go to school, people have to be more mobile to be re-educated for new jobs, and the expense of gasoline could be reduced by 25 to 30 cents [per gallon] in Illinois. I think that would be a great tax relief,” Fleishli said.

So where do the gubernatorial candidates stand on the issue?

State Sen. Kirk Dillard, R-Hinsdale, wants to cut the sales tax by 70%.

State Sen. Bill Brady, R-Bloomington, has called for eliminating the sales tax.

Bruce Rauner and Dan Rutherford declined to address whether they would support a cut to the tax on gas when asked by a reporter.

Gov. Pat Quinn’s office did not respond to repeated inquiries from Illinois News Network.

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Davidsmeyer: End lame duck sessions State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) has announced his support for a constitutional amendment which would do away with meetings of the legislature held after Election Day but before new members are sworn in.

“Back in 2011, we saw a lameduck legislature pass the largest tax increase in Illinois history in the dark of night,” Davidsmeyer said.

“Many of these individuals had lost the election, and others were even appointed just to take a vote on something that would otherwise never have had the support to pass.”

The proposal would move up the inauguration of newly-elected legislators from mid-January to early December, and would prohibit the

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This Week's

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been a long winter.

Q: It’s On the first lovely spring

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day, I will: A. Pick up broken branches in my yard.

B. Look for snowdrops and crocuses.

C. Plan a mushroom hunt.

D. See if my favorite ice cream stand is open!

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If we aren’t proactive with the battery replacement schedule, the device itself will emit annoying beeps to prod us into action.

But what about another safety monitoring device, the carbon monoxide detector? This winter, local fire departments have handled an unusual number of false alarms from the devices, prompting one fire chief to research the problem.

According to Jason White of the Pittsfield fire department, it seems that awareness of the device resulted in many purchases around 2006.

Unlike a smoke detector, which lives on with new batteries, the CO units just wear out in 5 to 7 years. Many of those purchased on 2006 are failing and giving false alarms, White surmises.

The good news is that most CO detectors have a date stamped on them, so owners can check them out and see if a replacement is due.

The most common symptoms of CO poisoning are headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, chest pain and confusion. High levels of CO inhalation can cause loss of consciousness and death.

Having the detector can protect families in the event of a malfunctioning furnace or other appliance.

Guest Column: Roger Campbell

Send all the bouquets upstairs Dr. Kenneth Wuest, who taught Greek, was my favorite college professor because he always brought something beyond the day’s lesson to the classroom to inspire his students; some insight that could change the day and leave a lasting and enlightening impression. He called these day brighteners “golden nuggets” and authored a book by that title, a copy of which still occupies a prominent place in my library.

In addition to his stimulating nuggets of truth drawn from the Greek New Testament, Dr. Wuest frequently quoted what must have been his favorite sage advice for preventing pride to grow due to too many compliments over our accomplishments: “Send all the bouquets upstairs.”

Joe Gibbs was head coach of the Washington Redskins from 1981 to 1992. During that time, the Redskins won three Super Bowls, played in three NFC Championships, won four division titles and made

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From Mrs. Polifax and the Lion Killer: “When my children were small and given to collecting splinters and pieces of glass in their knees that had to be dug out, a doctor said to me (Mrs. Polifax), don’t bleed for the patient; let the patient do the bleeding, you just get the job done.”

Good advice for Congress and ever-so-many state governments. Don’t bleed for the welfare recipient, just get the job done, i.e., the job of reducing the welfare roles, reducing the number of collectors.

While the numbers vary, there are easily 70 to 80 welfare programs in the federal government alone. Many of such programs duplicate and overlap each other.

Don’t bleed for the undeserving, the mooch. Don’t bleed for the well-paid, not needed, federal paper shuffling desk jockey. Streamline and simplify the whole entire system. Just do it!

Don’t bleed for the illegal immigrant. They broke the law of the United States of America.

And, they knew they were when they did so. They knew the law, but they broke it anyway.

I can understand why these people want a better life for themselves and especially for their children.

That doesn’t change nor nullify the fact these people broke the law; they should have to pay the full penalty; amnesty should not even be considered!

Amnesty is such a slap in the face to native-born citizens and maybe even more so to those who entered this country legally and properly; those who paid their dues and earned the right to be a citizen of the USA. Yes, these illegals should be rounded up and deported and at the same time all borders of the USA should be sealed tight.

And all this should be paid for by heavy fines levied against those who knowingly hired illegal immigrants.

So how to fill these jobs with American workers? Try this, those jobs can be filled by all the able-bodied, able-minded persons now collecting welfare benefits.

Next question, how will welfare recipients be persuaded to take these jobs and earn their pay?

Answer: by applying the principle set forth by the Apostle Paul in 2 Thessalonians 3:10. “If any man will not work, neither should he eat!”

Don’t bleed for the children of the illegal immigrant, no matter if they were brought here as children or born here.

Children are the responsibility of those who produced them.

They are not the responsibility of any level of government.

They are the responsibility of their family.

Should some person or family choose on their own to undertake to provide for children who are American citizens, the only reason being that they were born here, that is their choice they are free to make. These of illegal immigrants should not be forced onto the American taxpayer.

Don’t bleed for the children of those here illegally, just get the job done! And part of that job entails doing away with the statute that gives automatic citizenship to just anyone born

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following conclusions: “When I leave this earth, I thought, it will not be the football games or the fact that I am the head coach of the Washington Redskins that will count.

All of that will wind up in an ashtray some day. But the influence I have on my wife and two children, on those I’ve worked with or helped, and the investments I’ve made in someone else’s life will last forever.”

Upon arriving at work, Joe called home and apologized to his wife. Pride had tripped him up, but humility lifted him up.

“I’m sorry for the way I acted,” he said, assuring her of his love for her and their children.

Wise Solomon said pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall (Proverbs 16:18), adding a man’s pride will bring him low.

Solomon was right.

Ask Joe.

How can we avoid pride’s pitfalls? By remembering that every gift, talent and ability we have is given to us by the Lord. Whatever we have achieved is the result of His goodness and grace. If we have performed well in any area of life it is because He has made it possible. So when praise and recognition come our way because of what others see as our accomplishments, it’s time to send all the bouquets upstairs.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ■ Roger Campbell is an author, a broadcaster and columnist who was a pastor for 22 years. He can be reached at rcministry@ameritech.net

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six play-off appearances. In the book, “The Greatest Lesson I’ve Ever Learned,” by Bill and Vonette Bright, Gibbs tells about learning that money, position and power are not important compared to relationships. During one of those winning football seasons he awoke thinking about how important he was. Then his wife reminded him to pick up his socks and bathrobe and started telling about a problem with one of their children.

“Why is she bothering me with this?”

Joe thought. “After all, I’m an important guy on the verge of winning the NFC championship.” So he stormed out of the house, slammed the door and left in a huff, but on his way to work this proud coach suddenly realized the price of his pride.

Joe had developed a habit of praying in his car on the way to work and as he talked to the Lord the truth of what he had done grabbed him, prompting, in his words, the

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with the borders of the US. If at least one parent is not a full blown US citizen, or in the process of becoming a citizen, then any children born here should not be automatic citizens. Don’t bleed for any illegal!

Just get the job done!

Never mind what may happen to your political career.

Politics was never meant to be a career. It was meant to be a parenthetical pause in your life preceded and followed by the rest of your life.

Don’t bleed for the patient! Just get the job done!

JANET KELLY Pittsfield, Ill.

Time for action on Obama Five years of Barack Obama’s presidency have revealed a surprising but increasingly more obvious fact about the current occupant of the oval office----he simply does not know how to be president. It is necessary to differentiate Obama’s not knowing how from some other presidents who were just misguided or incompetent. Obama simply does not know how to be president. He appears mentally unable to perceive the basic requirements needed to execute the principal duties of this high office.

Barack Obama has firmly established his capability to be a community organizer. His re-election in 2012 establishes his talent for rabble rousing and fund raising. He is very adept at playing the race card when the opportunity arises. All indications are that he is a product of a welfare and affirmative action culture, but that still does not explain his inability to comprehend how to be president. He first exposed his underlying flaw of not knowing how when he filled his cabinet and roster of close advisors with the very undesirable types of personnel he opted to assist him. He has compounded these errors by verbally attacking the Supreme Court during a state of the union address and by doing the same to Republicans at every turn. He is unable to recognize that he should be president of the whole country and not just the leader of his socialistic liberal cabal who are desirous of totally transforming the United States of America.

Keep in mind that not knowing how to be president has little connection to Barack Obama’s history of dozens of lies, sleazy relationships with characters such as Bill Ayers and Rev. Wright, his green energy fiascos, etc. Many politicians who are guilty of this type of behavior still know how to do the duties of their specific office. It is regrettable Barack Obama cannot perceive how and when a president should react to things like Benghazi and Fast and Furious. He responded to our embassy being attacked by flying to Las Vegas to attend a fundraiser. He responded to the Fast and Furious scandal and the death of a border patrol agent by issuing an executive order designed to aid and abet Attorney General Eric Holder in a disgusting cover-up. About the only way to assess President Obama’s foreign policy is to view it as an abject failure. And that is charitable.

Consider that our country has been subjected to five years of multiple lies, changing immigration laws, issuing illegal executive orders, the IRS scandal, and the many violations

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of his official oath to uphold the Constitution, it is time to declare--- Enough is Enough!! It is also time for the law-abiding portion of U.S. citizens to pursue the impeachment of our current president. His guilt has become too evident to ignore.

DAVID F. GRAHAM Pittsfield, Ill.

State C of C speaks out about ads

This week, organized labor has begun spending hundreds of thousands of dollars in an attempt to sway the outcome of the Republican Gubernatorial Primary Election. The state’s employers, and citizens concerned about Illinois’ future, should be paying close attention to this unprecedented political activity.

Big Labor’s advertising campaign should be exposed for exactly what it is: a multi-million dollar power grab to perpetuate an agenda that has effectively destroyed any regard for balanced budgets and fiscal integrity in Illinois. Big Labor’s agenda includes: progressive income taxes for individuals, higher taxes on employers, increased costs for small business, support for government-run health care, union control of our schools, and a guarantee that every government construction project is union work.

Big Labor’s agenda also includes: opposition to charter schools, opposition to school choice, opposition to merit pay, opposition to offering 401(k) type pension programs common in the private sector for public employees, opposition to reforming workers’ compensation laws to lower job costs, opposition to privatization of public services, opposition to removing ineligible recipients from public funded Medicaid and opposition to modern and more efficient government operations.

Ninety-eight percent of state government workers are public employee union members. It is in their interests to attempt to control the public agenda by eliminating the candidates who are likely to challenge the status quo. The big spending agenda that continues to grow the size of government preferred by organized labor leaders has driven jobs out of state, contributed to high unemployment rates and proven disastrous for the Illinois economy.

The Illinois Chamber calls on all voters - especially the Republican Primary voters this campaign is intended to influence - to closely examine the real motives of the unions bankrolling these ads. Organized labor already wields near dictatorial power over one political party. Our state may never recover if they succeed in dominating candidate selection by both parties.

Republican voters have four strong, pro-business, pro-job and pro-growth candidates from which to choose on March 18. The Chamber urges Republican primary voters to cast their ballots based on the merits of the candidates, not on Big Labor’s blatant grab for domination of the Republican Party.

DOUB WHITLEY President and CEO Illinois Chamber of Commerce

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The Coonridge Digest: Freida Marie Crump

The warm hearts of winter’s true heroes Greetings from the Ridge I’m sure you’ve been there. You sit in the store’s parking lot, the temperature hovering somewhere between chilling and killing as you try to summon up the courage to get out of the car and make a break for the automatic doors. You gauge the distance and wonder if you can dash all the way to the store with breathing, knowing that the first gasp of artic chill will stab your lungs like a blast of killer popcyle. Then you see him hurry by.

Most stores hire a young man to retrieve the orphaned carts from the lot’s frozen surface. He’ll gather up an aluminum train of about forty rickety-wheeled carts then push them back into the store where you’ll hope they thaw out enough to grab. Here I sit worrying about simply walking into the store while this kid is spending eight hours on the set of Dr. Zhivago for my convenience. He’s my winter hero.

A few weeks ago I received a polite but pointed email from a fellow connected to the power company. He took exception to my depiction of his employer as a greedy predator. His words were courteously firm as he told me that perhaps I’d better check my facts when I talk about how power companies determine their rates. I appreci-

ated his input and wrote him back saying that I have a grammar checker on my computer as well as a spell check, but that my fact checker is completely busted. I’ll leave fact checking for the page one news. My column is usually back in page four or five. In others words, he was correct and I was a columnist.

And I went on to tell him that when I’m huddled together with hubby Herb in our little Nissan with the power lines down and the north wind blowing right up my tailpipe, then I have no greater heroes than those supermen out climbing the icy poles. There’s no one I pray for more fervently than the boys at the power company once the lights go out in Coonridge. We’re partners….you climb the pole and I’ll talk to God. You’re my winter heroes.

The entire maintainance and road crew of Coonridge consists of two guys, both of whom jump into action once the first snowflake winds its wintry way toward the streets of our town. Some flakes don’t even get a chance to hit before our lone orange truck knocks it to the side of the road. Winter heroes… gotta love ‘em.

And there’s something wicked in the winter air when fires and roadside emergencies begin cropping up during ugly weather, but nothing stops our local fire and rescue team as they hurry from their mechanic shop or office desk, don a rubber suit and dash to the aid of someone in

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There’s no one I pray for more fervently than the boys at the power

company once the lights go out in Coonridge. We’re partners….you climb the pole and I’ll talk to God.”

trouble. Heroes all.

We used to have a fire chief named Hugh Timley who took it upon himself to crawl into his own personal tractor and go up and down the streets, scraping out the driveways. He was never paid for this service, but Hugh believed in serving people . . . as a winter hero.

And although you’ll pay a fee for their services, these hardy and perhaps half-crazed folks who crawl into their tow truck and skid their way to your ditched car can surely find easier ways to make a living. I can imagine no sweeter sight than a pair of flashing yellow lights as you sit crossways in an Interstate median. Heroes all.

Sometimes you get your heroes by the dozen. I doubt that the American Midwest holds the franchise on hospitality and good will, but it’s seldom you’ll need to be pulled out of a snowdrift in Alabama. All I know is that when the temperatures drop, acts of simple kindness seem to rise across the Corn Belt. Phones start ringing as we check on our neighbors, break out the jumper cables,

and start baking casseroles just in case the folks down the street lose power. If these cold winters have an upside it can be found in the warm hearts of our friends.

Lena Ebberly lost her husband Ralph several years ago but she’s managed to do well living alone on the west end of town. She’s no longer able to scoop snow and walk behind a lawn mower, but she gets by with a little help from her friends. When the first winter blast hit us back in January she was so besieged with phone calls, neighbors dropping by and cookies left on her doorstep that she taped a sign on her front porch saying, “God bless you all, but I’m OK! Really!”

Hurray for the Heroes of Winter!

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

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

Pickings from

pike’s past

50Years ago: Read brothers capture burglar at gunpoint 125 Years Ago Feb. 14, 1889 The weather still continues of the very mildest kind for winter, and yesterday was a lovely day. This kind of weather is starting up quite lively the building of ice factories.

Can’t we scare up a centenarian in Pike county? So far it seems not, but there must be one lying around loose somewhere around the county.

Washington City is to have a grand parade and ball on the 4th when Harrison is inaugurated, but the ball will be a mere side show in comparison with the one to be given at the opening of Quincy’s new hotel, the Newcomb, the evening of March 5.

And so we have to vote this spring upon the question of hogs running at large. One hundred voters having petitioned the clerk to call an election. This will entail an expense of six or eight hundred dollars upon the county.

We look upon it as certain that the voters of Pike county will never vote to let hogs run at large.

George Harvey, who was reported by the Frankford, Mo. Chronicle as being dead, was in Pleasant Hill last week taking orders for groceries.

100 Years Ago Feb. 18, 1914 Floyd Allen, who for two years has been taking optometry through a correspondence school and some time since went to Kansas City for a practical course, is at home again and now feels he is a full fledged spectacle doctor as well as a druggist.

The men of the Summer Hill area have been busy for the last few days storing away a summer’s supply of ice.

The teachers and pupils of the Higbee high school, who were run out of the building by the fire of two weeks ago, all returned to the building Monday.

The surprise banquet given in the dining room of the Christian church by the husbands and sweethearts to the ladies of the Bethany Circle was one of the most delightful social events of the season. Six charming young ladies, members of Mrs. Glandon’s Sunday School class,

served the guests a most delicious six-course dinner, the menu being oyster cocktail, olives, wafers, pickles, chicken a la Creole, mashed potatoes, peas, celery, cranberry sauce, fruit sauce, ice cream, cake, cheese, coffee and mints. Between each course the entire company joined in singing songs of other days.

A 12-pound daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. O. E. (Tommie) Wade Sunday, their first child.

75 Years Ago Feb. 15, 1939 An outright gift of $225,000 is available for the building of a Pike county hospital. This sum is offered by the Commonwealth Fund of New York City, provided the county raises $60,000 toward the project and meets other minor requirements.

The second annual fox drive held by the Detroit-Newburg Sportsmen’s club was held last Saturday, and resulted in the capture of one fox and one possum, both of which were turned loose after a short time.

The last of the big snow practically disappeared last week following a downpour of rain Thursday and Thursday night.

The proposed highway from Kinderhook, down the west side of the county into Calhoun county will not be concrete. Based on the traffic count, it would be of black top construction.

The 1939 Milton district basketball tournament promises to be a hotly contested affair this year. Milton has been doped the number one team in the tournament, but New Canton, Nebo and Pearl will give any team a headache when they are going good.

50 Years Ago Feb. 19, 1964 Mary Batz was crowned queen and Mike Dimmitt was crowned king at the annual sweetheart ball held Saturday night at the Pittsfield High School gym. Mary is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Batz and is a senior and president of FHA. Mike is the son of Mr. and Mrs.

Outdoor Truths: Gary Miller

Finding the good in everyone T

here’s no doubt one of the thrills of my life is being able to get outdoors with a bow, gun, or rod.

This time of year I am especially nostalgic concerning this.

When you get cooped up because of the weather you really begin to appreciate those things you are unable to do. This is when the gun and bait shops really come in handy.

As I have said before, I am so glad these places encourage loitering. They know that many times talking about past adventures and future expeditions are a balm to our restless, outdoor soul. During periods of inactivity, I am drawn to these places just as much as I am drawn to the outdoors during better weather.

We hunters always like handling a new gun or checking out the newest bait the pros are using to catch big bass. And then there are also the guys who, like me, have pulled up a chair at that local hangout. It’s probably no different than when our grandfathers met at the local hardware and feed store (which sold guns) to play checkers.

This is really the best part about this kind of loitering. It’s actually pretty boring if no one is there and I’m left to browse on my own.

No, people are what make this place special – people from all ages, from all walks of life and

from all social statuses. But we are all there because we have something in common. And while there may be conversations concerning some disagreements, it never seems to affect our relationship. It is as if what we have in common is stronger than what we don’t like about one another. The results are friendships that are based on something far deeper than differences. I’m not even sure I know what it is.

But I do know this; when I spend periods of time with someone, I begin to get to know so much more of them than simply a political or preferential label. I get to know them – whatever “them” is. And what I begin to realize is, their good qualities so outweigh our differences, I would be the one to lose by excluding them from my life.

So, while I may still differ in some areas and even try to convert them to the truths I hold dear, my words will now come from a place far, far deeper than my convictions – from compassion.

––––––––––––––––––––––– ■ Gary Miller is an outdoorsman from Harrowgate, Tenn. gary@outdoortruths.org

Dannie Dimmitt and is a senior and vice president of the FFA. A man was captured as he emerged from the Read store at Perry about 3 o’clock Friday morning. The three Read brothers, Harry, Ray and Clark, came to the store when a burglar alarm alerted them. Harry was at the back of the store and held the suspect at gunpoint until Sheriff Charles Lowery came and took him to the county jail.

Estill Goodin, Martinsburg township, has been named Pike county’s Conservation Farmer of the Year. Silas Lemons is chairman of the Pike County Soil and Water Conservation district.

The Young Musicians club was entertained Saturday evening in the home of Dr. and Mrs. C. J. Voelker. The guest musician, N. D. Harrison, played his piano selection for the State Music Contest.

A group of over 40 people met at the Milton Town Hall Thursday night and decided to start a community center in Milton. Officers elected were as follows: President, Shirley Hoots; Vice President, Julian Ranft; Secretary, Vera Howland; Treasurer, Don Sanderson.

25 Years Ago Feb. 15, 1989 The Nancy Ross Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution honored the six DAR Good Citizens of the county schools. They are Carol Lisa Curry, Griggsville; Becky Brosie, Pleasant Hill; Lisa Parkins, Pittsfield; Krista Dougherty, Perry, Christine Carmlett, West Pike; and Tom Likes, Barry.

Twenty-nine Pike county men have been hired by the Illinois Department of Corrections as correctional officers at the new Western Illinois Correctional Center at Mt. Sterling. Starting pay is $18,720.

The Pike Press continues to receive reports of mysterious light sightings this winter in various parts of Pike County, with the majority being north of Pittsfield.

Louis Koncor, 6-5, 245 lb. Pittsfield High School senior, last week signed his letter of intent to attend Illinois State University at Normal on a full four-year football

scholarship. His parents are Louis and Doris Koncor.

The Pittsfield Saukees lost their third game in a row Saturday to Warsaw, 67-56, and before that a heartbreaking 54-51 loss to Beardstown on Tuesday. The Saukees lost to QND last Saturday.

On Sunday, Feb. 19, John Codd of New Canton will celebrate his 80th birthday at an open house hosted by his family. He taught for over 35 years in Pike County schools.

10 Years Ago Feb. 18, 2004 The Griggsville-Perry Eagles 7th graders claimed second place in the Class A state basketball tournament last Thursday night after suffering their first loss of the season in the championship game, 47-25 to Springfield’s Christ the King school. The Eagles, coached by Ken Stauffer, were the only public school to make it to the final four.

John Wise at 275, Jason White at 215 and Ben Webster at 189 all advanced to the state wrestling tournament to be held this weekend in the Champaign at Assembly Hall. They are coached by Pat Stendback.

Carl and Luetta Swartz recently opened a new banquet facility in Carl’s Cardinal Inn in Pittsfield. The room can hold about 130 people.

Saukee standouts, Joe Womble and Keenan Yelliott each have scored more than 1000 points in his Saukee basketball career. They are the first two players from the same class to achieve the honor.

A lot has changed since Carolyn Bollman and Norma Guthrie began working at Farmers State Bank, but not the two women’s dedication to their careers. Both women recently celebrated their 40th year of working at Farmers State Bank. Their jobs have run the gamut, including bookkeeping, data processing, customer service and telling.

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

Guest Column: Jim Nowlan

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E-cigarettes a breath of fresh air?

hicago mayor Rahm Emanuel recently pushed through his city council a prohibition of “smoking” electronic or e-cigarettes in any public spaces that ban smoking of tobacco cigarettes.

Is that a good idea? The issue is sure to come before the Illinois Generally Assembly.

As with nearly all public issues, the matter sharply divides those who see e-cigarettes as a cessation of smoking tool versus those who see the use of e-cigarettes as a gateway for youth to the smoking of the real thing.

This past year, Illinois banned sale of e-cigarettes to those under 18. Rep. Kathleen Willis (D-Addison), a chief sponsor of the ban, is also looking into state prohibition on advertising of e-cigarettes, though she admits this may be a federal rather than state issue.

In the interests of providing readers complete information (as complete as this space allows), I decided to experiment with e-cigarettes.

Never having smoked before (gad, I must have been a boring kid), I sought reinforcement from a veteran, one-pack-a-day smoker friend.

I went to the local Casey’s to buy a “pack” of e-cigarettes. When I told her of my mission, the cashier in the convenience store gave me her own Njoy-brand pack, saying she had tried them and didn’t like them.

“They have no ending, like a real cigarette; you just keep puffing,” the pert young woman, a smoker, said. She seems to enjoy some special satisfaction of the final drag on a cigarette.

“They won’t help me stop,” she declared, nor have they for anyone she knows.

“Smokers I know substitute e-cigarettes

when in a bar,” my new-found expert said, “but smoke real cigarettes outside.”

Undaunted, my own smoker friend and I “lighted up” the e-cigarettes I got for free.

The Njoy cigarette looks like the real thing, but instead of tobacco inside there is a combination of tiny battery, nicotine and water, and atomizer. There is even a red light on the end of the “cigarette” that lights up when you puff.

The $8 e-cigarette is good for the equivalent of two packs of the real thing.

My veteran smoker friend has smoked since 1975 when he was in the Navy. He has tried quitting a dozen times—gum, patch, cold turkey. Nothing has worked for him.

He took a long pull on the e-cigarette, coughed (too long a drag, he said), and out spewed “smoke,” apparently in the form of water vapor, though critics say the white vapor is filled with all sorts of dastardly things.

“Tastes like nicotine,” said friend. “It is similar to smoking (he added after several more puffs), just not quite as good. It is harsher than a real cigarette, but not as satisfying.”

He then said, “But right now I don’t want a cigarette.”

Then I tried a puff, and think I inhaled because my lungs came to attention, infused with the nicotine-laced air swirling around the lung nodules.

Who knows, maybe I’m hooked.

The American Lung Association and respiratory groups all condemn e-cigarettes as “starter products” that mimic cigarettes for the young, even coming in candy flavors.

(Are you old enough to remember candy cig-

arettes—sticks of white sugar with pink ends?)

The 2012 National Youth Tobacco Survey of 25,000 U.S. middle and high school students found that e-cigarette use doubled between 2011 and 2012 to about 10 percent of all youth but that use of real tobacco products apparently fell.

Opponents of e-cigarettes say that the vapor contains possibly toxic chemicals, but other sources say the levels were one-thousandth those of real cigarette smoke.

On the other hand, Chicago aldermen who favor e-cigarettes in public places said that, in the one case, the alderman hasn’t smoked since November, and that another was using e-cigarettes to help him kick the tobacco habit.

Created in 2003, e-cigarettes need much more study. Indeed, the Federal Drug Administration hasn’t yet provided any guidance on the topic.

The key issues for me are the possible cessation of smoking benefits versus the “starter product” argument that they will lead to greater smoking of real tobacco by young people.

So, drawing on my civil liberties values, I would vote to allow continued use of e-cigarettes in public places, until evidence might come forward of the product’s real harm to others.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ■ Jim Nowlan has observed Illinois government and politics for five decades, as an Illinois legislator and aide to three governors. His current book is “Fixing Illinois: Politics and Policies in the Prairie State.”

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Dwan E. Wassell Dwan E. Wassell, 85 of Pittsfield, died Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014 at his residence in Pittsfield. Dwan was born Sept. 10, 1928 in New Hartford, a son of Herbert Gay and Coy Lorriene Johnson Wassell. He married Elsie Marie Slater July 18, 1959 in Hannibal, Mo. and she survives.

Dwan graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1946. He worked at Brown Shoe Factory for 32 years also working part time in the evenings picking up trash. When Brown Shoe Company closed Dwan started his own business, “Wassell Sanitation Service”. Dwan serviced and became friends with many families in the area for 45 years before retiring in 2013.

Dwan’s life was his family and loved being with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife Elsie of 54 years; two sons, William “Bill” Wassell of Pittsfield; Roger Wassell of Palmyra, Mo.; two daughters, Tammy Harshman and Sandy Lierly both of Pittsfield; eight grandchildren, Kyle Wassell, Traci Childers, Nikki Lierly, Tori Childers, Natalie Lierly, Jason Wisehart, Garrett Wassell and Katie Wassell in addition to four great-grandchildren. Dwan is also survived by a brother, Marion (Elizabeth) Wassell of Pittsfield and two sisters, Wanna Heyman of Morton and Twylla (Aaron) Kriegel of Petersburg in addition to numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Dwan was preceded in death by a son, Michael Wassell, a daughter, Sharon Wisehart, a brother, Olin Wassell and a son-in-law, Michael Lierly.

Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Bro. Jerry Edison officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Interment will be held at a later date.

Memorials are suggested to be made to Dwan’s family. Condolences may be sent to the family at www. nieburfh.com. The Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield has been entrusted with the service.

Margaret S. Roberts Margaret S. Roberts, 101, of Springfield and formerly of Griggsville, died early Wednesday Feb. 12, 2014 at her residence.

She was born July 8, 1912 in Naples daughter of the late Jesse and Lula Mae Williams Smith.

She married Benjamin Roberts June 4, 1932 in Pittsfield and he preceded her in death Dec. 17, 1979.

Surviving are two daughters, Carol Schramer (Mathias) of Port Orchard, Wash. and Marjorie Beilstein (Steven) of Springfield four grandchildren, Leslie Schramer (Kevin Montgomery) and Karen Beilstein (Michael) all of Chicago, Paul Beilstein (Shereen Oca) of Urbana, Kristine Schramer (Mark Taggart) of Cortona, Italy; three sisters, Cecile Foster and Beulah Dunham both of Pittsfield, Helen Scranton of Hershman, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two brothers, Edward Smith in infancy and John Smith; and a sister, Glenna Smith.

Margaret was a past employee of Griggsville Veterinary Clinic in Griggsville, where she was office manager. She was a member of the Griggsville United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Chautauqua Circle, and past board member of the Skinner House, as well many other community clubs and organizations.

Funeral services were held. Saturday Feb.15, at the Griggsville United Methodist Church in Griggsville. Burial was at the Griggsville Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to services Saturday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Griggsville United Methodist Women, Cunningham Children’s Home/Urbana, or the Skinner House all c/o Airsman-Hires Chapel, Rt. 107, Griggsville, 62340. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.airsman-hires.com.

Tips to keep you trekking this winter Winter is in full swing, and with the magical season come the potentially unpleasant snow, ice and slippery conditions that can make driving a challenge. But, even in this less-thanideal driving weather, Americans are ready to take on what Mother Nature throws their way. Even though 63 percent of Americans say icy roads are their top winter driving concern, 76 percent also say they are comfortable driving in snow, according to Hankook Tire’s Winter Gauge Index.

Before hitting the road for the ski slopes or embarking on a winter excursion, keep in mind Hankook’s top winter driving tips: n Keep your tires ‘aired up’: Improperly inflated tires can lead to

poor traction, decreased control and skidding. n Slowly accelerate and decelerate: Applying engine power slowly to accelerate is the best method for regaining traction and avoiding skids. n Invest in a set of dedicated winter tires for your vehicle: Winter tires, like the Hankook Winter i*cept evo, are specifically designed to provide improved traction in cold, snowy and icy conditions. n Check your tread to beat the snow: Worn or insufficient tread can cause skidding during the winter season, so it is important to make sure your tires are ready for the winter conditions before hitting the road.

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Forrest Baughman Napoleon 'Pat' W. Forrest Baughman, 97, of SumScranton mer Hill died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014 at his home. Forrest was born July 30, 1916 in Summer Hill to George and Anna Henderson Baughman. He graduated from HIG-B High June 1, 1934. Forrest and Helen Heightman were married June 24, 1941 in Lincoln, Neb., by Forrest’s uncle, Reverend John Henderson.

As a young man, Forrest worked at the Kroger store on the square in Pittsfield. From 1941-1945 he served in England with the Army Engineers.

Upon returning to Summer Hill, he worked at the Western Auto store in Pittsfield, Lewis Motor Company and later was the owner of Baughman Ford.

Forrest lived on the same corner of Summer Hill his entire life. He enjoyed eating lunch daily with his friends at the Red Dome Inn. He was a member and trustee of the Congregational Church in Summer Hill. After retiring, Forrest enjoyed small woodworking projects and working on clocks.

Forrest is survived by numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Gene and Clyde Baughman.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Feb. 19, at 2 p.m. at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield with the Reverend Tom Wilber officiating. Burial will be in Pittsfield West Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, Feb. 18 from 5-7 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Memorials are suggested to Quincy Medical Group Hospice or the donor’s choice.

Steering the course to success Elana Meyers’ dream of winning an Olympic medal began at a young age.

Growing up in Georgia, she participated in a myriad of sports to feed her desire for competition, including basketball, competitive dance, soccer, track and softball. Today, the 29-year-old Meyers is ready to lay everything on the line in pursuit of her dream as the pilot of the U.S. women’s bobsled team.

After joining the sport only seven years ago, Meyers is headed to compete for Team USA at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games.

The 2010 Olympic bronze medalist took a moment to reflect on her career and future aspirations following her silver medal finish at the World Cup competition in Lake Placid, N.Y., last December.

To learn more about Meyers or other Team USA student athletes who are training to compete in the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, visit newsroom. devry.edu.

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Napoleon “Pat” W. Scranton, 55, of Hull died, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014 at Mercy Hospital in Janesville,Wisc.

Funeral Services were Tuesday, Feb.18, 2014 at the James O’Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal. Rev. Tim Goodman will officiate. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery in Louisiana, Mo..

Visitation was Monday evening at the James O’Donnell Funeral Home.

Mr. Scranton was born Dec. 10, 1958, in Louisiana, Mo. to Smithie E. Scanton and Barbara Calhoun Scranton Martin.

He was married to Donna S. Davis Nov. 24, 1979 in Quincy.

She survives.

Other survivors include two sons, Joshua Scranton (Kimberly) of Ft. Riley, Kans. And Nicholas Scranton of Hull, one brother, Robert Scranton (Cindy Galinis) of Barry, three sisters, Deborah Fries of Hull, Roberta Nichols (Roger) of Hull, and Mary Stovall (John) of Hull, three grandchildren, Rayne, Elizabeth and Katherin and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, one son; Michael Edward Scranton, step-father; Wesley Junior Martin, one brother; Wesley Carl Martin and ibne sister; Jacqueline Scranton.

Mr. Scranton worked as a driver/trainer for DOT Foods in Mt. Sterling. He liked fishing and hunting. Pat loved visiting with his family, especially his three granddaughters and he loved dancing. He was a Methodist by faith.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Foundation in care of the James O’Donnell Funeral Home.

Pallbearers were: Dustin Martin, Tony Martin, Bobby Scranton, Doug Miller, Chris Miller, and Tim Miller.

Online condolences may be made and video tribute viewed at www.jamesodonnellfuneralhome. com

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Just a few of the cast members of Winter Escape, a variety show at Western High School Saturday night, in front, left to right, Shelbie Hubbard, Deniz Raif, Maggie Borrowman, Madison Martin, and Mariah Goodwin. In back, Madaline Thompson, Noah Lynch, Adam Archambo, Brendan Raftery. Other participants are. Easton Carlen, Reese Thompson, Mallory Martin, Caitlin Lee, Meghan Clinnin, and Paula Turner.

Variety Show 2014: Winter Escape It’s time for a winter escape.

Saturday, Feb.22, the Western Music Boosters will present their annual Variety Show at the Western High School gym at 7 p.m.

The show will include music by high school and junior high students, as well as poetry readings, skits, guard routines and other antics. The MC for this year show will be Steve Schulz.

Tickets will be sold at the door for $7 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets maybe reserved by calling Western High School office.

Dessert, coffee and other drinks will be on sale during the show.

This year, there will also be a silent auction of items, including, tees and hoodies, Chicken dinner vouchers, voice lessons, Bath and Body works among others.

Woods heading to WIU

Molly Jo Woods, Baylis, has been accepted to Western Illinois University in Macomb for the 2014 fall semester in the field of ag business/education.

Woods will graduate from JWCC in May of 2014.

Woods served as vice president of the ag club and secretary of the livestock judging club at JWCC. She was walso very active in the Western FFAat Western High School and in 4-H with the Barry Winners Club. Her projects beingbeef, swine, and sheep in both 4-H and FFA. She has received her State FFA Degree and was a Girl Scout for 12 years.

She also was the Illinois Sr. Ambassador for the Shrophire Sheep Assoc. for two terms.

The Pike County Ambassador for the Illinois Pork Producers Assoc Molly Jo Woods while a member of the Western Illinois Pork Producers Assocation.

She received the superior young She is the 19-year-old daughter of producer award for the sheep industry Merle and Jerri Woods of Baylis. from the IIllinois State Fair in 2013.

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Kathleen Joan Carmine Akin On January 24, 2014, at 7:57 am, Kathleen Akin died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Rockport, Texas, Born May 13, 1926, the fourth of five children, to Louis Vincent Carmine and Irene Austin Carmine, in Wanganui, New Zealand. During her early years Kay’s Father was working his way up in the New Zealand Railway system and moved his family from the Wanganui area to Ohakune Junction, to Auckland, and finally to the head offices in Wellington, where Kathleen and her sister Moya, while volunteering at the Salvation Army Canteen, met her future husband, Staff Sergeant John Ray Akin of the United States Marine Corps. During the war she received her nurses training in Auckland. After the war, John asked her to marry and in 1946 she made the move from her family in New Zealand to Pittsfield Illinois. She and John Ray were married in October of 1947. During their 20 years in Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois they raised 3 children, John Vincent, born 1949, Stephen Patrick, born 1951, and Moya Irene, born 1952. Kathleen became a naturalized American Citizen and received the necessary education to have her New Zealand Nursing license recognized. She worked as a private duty nurse while John Ray was the City’s Superintendent of Sewer, Water and Parks. At the end of May 1966 John resigned his job and they made the move to Rockport, Texas. In 1968 their eldest son, John Vincent, was killed in Viet Nam. During the early 1970’s while working at Lyman Roberts Hospital in Aransas Pass, TX., Kathleen went back to school and got her bachelor of Science degree. She became an Instructor in Nursing at Del mar College in Corpus Christi. In 1978 her husband John died of Congestive Heart Failure. At the age of 50, newly widowed, she became a pioneer of and advocate for Home Health and Hospice Care in South Texas. A journey that led to her being recognized by Governor George Bush in 2000 as an Official Yellow Rose of Texas for her contributions to advancing health care for all Texas Citizens.

In 1979 she and her friend Frances Iles founded AIM Home Health Services. The 20 years she was in business saw many changes. Frances left to pursue other interests. Anne Specht, a Nursing friend joined as a partner until her death. Over the years Aim diversified into for-profit and non-profit Nursing Home Health Services, Non- Profit Hospice Services, Physical Therapy Services and Home Health Provider Services. At its pinnacle AIM employed over 240 people across South Texas. She sold the forprofit businesses when she retired in 1999. She continued to serve on the board of the non-profit Aim Hospice, retiring at the end of 2000. AIM Hospice remains an active force for good in our community to this day and it was in their care that she spent her final weeks. During her years in business she sat on numerous local, state and National boards and committees including the National Community Health Accreditation Review Board of CHAP. She received additional specialized degrees from Georgetown University in Washington DC and The University of Texas in Austin. July 12, 2000 was officially proclaimed Kathleen Joan Akin Day by Rockport Mayor Glenda Burdick and Aransas County officials.

After Kay retired she enjoyed traveling, reading, sitting in the sun and watching her great grandchildren grow up. She was known throughout her life by family and friends for her spirit of fun and adventure, her thirst for knowledge, and her dedication to the nursing Profession. She is survived by a son, Stephen Akin of Rockport, a daughter Moya Akin Garcia of Rockport, Moya’s three boys Frank Garcia, Efrain and Jeanine Akin and their son Jacob Tyler Akin, and Vincent and Kara Akin and their three children Vincent, Baylee and Thomas; all of Rockport.

As her illness progressed after the Christmas Holidays, her family and many friends gathered round to offer their prayers, thoughts and love. We will not say goodbye, only goodnight until we all wake up together again in God’s Golden Light. She is with John Ray and John Vincent and we know she is happy.

A mass of celebration of a life well lived will be offered by Kathleen’s good friend Father Rory Deane at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Rockport on January 30, 2014 at 3:00 pm, to be followed by a casual reception at the Estelle Stair Gallery. In Lieu of flowers feel free to make donations in Kay’s name to AIM Hospice.

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National FFA Week, Feb. 15-22 FFA chapters across America will celebrate National FFA Week, Feb. 15-22. This year’s theme is “Ignite� and it embraces more than 80 years of FFA traditions while looking forward to the organization’s future. More than half a million members will participate in National FFA Week activities at local, state and national levels.

These members have a passion for agriculture.

Designated as National FFA Week in 1947, the week of George Washington’s birthday is FFA

Week, and runs from Saturday to Saturday. FFA Week gives FFA members an opportunity to educate the public about agriculture.

During the week, chapters conduct a variety of activities to help others in their school and community learn about FFA and agricultural education.

Today’s FFA members are the innovators and leaders of tomorrow. Through agricultural and hands-on learning, they are preparing for more than 300 career opportunities in the food, fiber

and natural resources industry.

National FFA Week is sponsored by Tractor Supply Company as a special project of the National FFA Foundation.

The National FFA Organization provides leadership, personal growth and career success training through agricultural education to 579,678 student members in grades seven through 12 who belong to one of 7,570 local FFA chapters throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

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Officers in the Pleasant Hill FFA this year are, front, Blake DeCamp, Kyle Mowen, Rebekah Mowen. Second row, Dalton Smith, Griffin Hall and Logan Smith.

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Members of the Pittsfield High School FFA not in picture order are Taylor Abney, Austin Allen, Colton Allen, Cheyenne Allred, Cody Allred, Austin Anderson, Austin Ator, Caitlyn Baker, Mitchell Barton, Lauren Bauer, Taylor Bauer, Dylan Baughman, Colten Birbeck, Katie Bland, Lindsey Bonnett, Allison Butler, Dylan Butler, Lacey Carter, Nathaniel Carter, Abby Cash, Adam Church, Carlee Collins, Levi Cooley, Marcus Couch, Korbyn Cox, Frazier Curless, Isabella Curless, Josey Daniels, Jacqueline Davis, Lucus Davis, Caylin Dean, Brady Duke, Clayton Fernandes, Allison Fox, Vance Geisendorfer, Austin Gerard, Eli Grammer, Matthew Greger, Cody Gunder, Austin Guthrie, Ryan Harter, Cade Hayden, Cody Hayden, Hannah Hayden, Sydnee Heatherly, Dalton Heavner, Jess Heavner, Cameron Herring, Anthony Holmes, Jarrett Hoover, Lauren Hull, Brooke Killday, Jarrett Kindle, Cadence Klatt, Willow Krumwiede, Emily Kvorka, Cole Lemons, Daylan Lemons, Dana Lewis, Elizabeth Little, Nick Lockhart, Michealla Lyon, Trevor Martin, Christin Maske, Samantha McCleery, Cole McEuen, Kati McHatton, Kit Mefford, Shelby Mehsling, Alayna Mendenhall, Amber Miller, Allison Moffit, Tanner Moss, Julie Mountain, Ali Nation, Iris Nichols, Brenton Noble, Jacob Ottwell, Garrett Oxley, Courtney Pearson, Kaitlyn Place, Jonathon Price, Joesph Pursley, Courtney Reel, Megan Reinhardt, Brian Renoud, Jennifer Robbins, Jonathon Rumple, Marie Rush, Michele Rush, Molly Rush, Tyler Sanderson, Gage Sevier, Brook Smith, Dakota Smith, Kara Smith, Lucas Smith, Wyatt Smith, Isaac Smithers, Colton Snyder, Jonathon Stendback, Isaac Stewart, Tanner Still, Jason Taylor, Julia Turnbaugh, Josie Van Winkle, Bailey Waggoner, Hannah Ward, Clayton Watts, Melissa Watts, Randa Watts, Caleb Wilson, Austin Wintjen, Darin Wintjen, Dustin Wintjen, Melanie Woods, Maggie Wright, Tamara Wyatt and Aubrey Zumwalt. FFA chapters at schools throughout Pike County are participating in FFA week this week.

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Members of the Griggsville-Perry FFA, front, Cole Bradshaw, left, Jonathan Myers, Ryan Kelley, Daniel Bingham, Max Stinebaker, Kylee Snyder, Bailey Powers, Kourtney Harris, back, Hayden Bradshaw, left, Riley Bradshaw, Carl Liehr, Chance Vose, Sheldan Martin and Jon Manson attend the National FFA Convention.

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Chloe Chastain,8, the daughter of Cherie Chastain, Pittsfield and Johnnie Chastain of Carrollton won a talent competition at Illinois College over the weekend.

Chastain was participating in Talent Among Us where she went through one audition to qualify and then took the title Saturday night after performing “Castle On A Cloud” from Les Miserables.

She won a trophy and $200.

Her music teacher is Kayla Boren from Pittsfield South School.

Chastain will be performing with the Jacksonville Children's Choir and hopes to audition soon for Cossette from Les Miserables in a local theater.

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Chloe Chastain and her mother, Cherie, celebrate Chloe’s first place win in the Talent Among Us contest held in Jacksonville over the weekend.

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Ramey had her hair cut at Just Di’s and loves her Lindsey Ramsey, 7, of Pittsfield had spent all of her 7 years new do. She is the daughter of Mike and Stacey growing long hair. After carefully debating the huge step, she Ramsey of Pittsfield. Her parents say they are recently had it cut, donating her tresses to Lovely Locks. proud of her for her unselfish gesture.

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BARRY n The First Baptist Church of Barry annual Soup Day will be Saturday, March 1 from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Soups will include chili, vegetable soup and chicken noodle soup served with sandwich, dessert and drink. A free will offering will be taken. For carry out and deliveries, call 217-335-2355. The First Baptist Church is located at 900 Main St. in Barry. n Barry American Legion Post 222 annual pancake, sausage & scrambled egg breakfast will be held March 1. Serving starts at 6 a.m. and it is all you can eat. Includes choice of coffee, orange juice, white milk or chocolate milk. Get tickets from most American Legion members.

HULL n Hull Service League’s annual biscuit and gravy breakfast will be Sat., Feb. 22 from 7 - 11 a.m. at the Hull Lion’s Club.

PITTSFIELD n The Pittsfield High School class of 1969 is planning their 45th class reunion for this summer and needs help with addresses or contact information for the following classmates.

If anyone can help, please contact Helen Earls at 312 S Walnut St., Pittsfield or Karen Fox at 220 Fair St., Pittsfield or 285-5481.

Art Bradley, Marsha Cannon, Linda Cannon, Grant White, Virginia Cheek, Sherrill Cox, Jim Dejaynes, Barbara Malone, Patricia Strong, Marjean Schmidt, Barbara Dietzman, Patricia Wright, Dave Herget, Roger Hull, Mike Wagner, Kathy Mays, Billie Odell, Martha Hart, Bill Oakley, Chris Pali, Jack Ruble, Don Myers, Jodi Moody, Joan Shade, Wayne and Peggy Cawthon, Paul Staley, Michael Scheibe, Janet Shaw, Steven Smith, Thelma Haughey, Dale Johnson, Roger Loyd. n Red Cross will hold a blood drive Feb. 24 from 1-6 p.m. at First Christian Church, 125 W. Jefferson St. in Pittsfield. n Final deadline for the Pike County History Book is Feb. 28.

Send your history information to Box 44, Pittsfield, IL 62363. n Pike/Calhoun Unit of the IRTA will meet March 20 at the Red Apple Room of the Old Orchard Country Club at 11:30 a.m. They will have a Dutch treat lunch, then meeting with several guests. n Volunteers from the West Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging will provide income tax assistance Monday, March 24 at John Wood Community College in Pittsfield.

This serrvice is offered through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program and co-sponsoeed by the Area Agency on Aging and the Internal Revenue Service. No farms or businesses please. Appointments are necessary. For further information or to schedule an appointment, call Connie at Pike County Senior Services, 217-285-6150.

ON GOING n The Bright Star Methodist Cooperative Parish Bible Study for spring 2014 will be held every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Perry United Methodist Church and Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Griggsville United Methodist Church. Both are studying the book of Ezekiel. The Bible study is sponsored by the 7 congregations of the Bright Star Parish - Oxville, Florence, Detroit, Griggsville, Perry, New Salem and Baylis Methodist Churches. If you have questions, please call Pastor Dave at 217-8332575 or 217-833-2457.

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n Stamp Club Night every second Monday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Pike County Health Department in Pittsfield with Amanda Woodward. n ‘Fill Your Box’ Card-making Class meets on the 1st Thursday of every month at 10:30 a.m. at 416 E. Chestnut St. in Griggsville with n The Pittsfield Woman’s Club will meet every 4th Tuesday of the month at noon for lunch and a program at the Community Center. For more information or to become a member, call Sandy Henry, 2856480. All Pike County women are welcome. n Exercises classes will be held at the Senior Center in Pittsfield Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:15-6:15. They are for both men and women. These classes are easy enough that most can do them.

If you have any questions, feel free to stop by the Senior Center or call 217-285-4524. n The Pittsfield High School Athletic Dept. is looking for a way to get alumni of PHS addresses. If you are yourself, or if you know the person who is in charge of planning your class reunions, please contact Athletic Director Don Bigley at 217285-6888 or email dbigley@pikeland.org. n The Pike County Loss Support Group will be discontinuing their meetings until this fall. For more information, contact Larry at 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

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n The Pike County Health Department is now offering IDPH approved on-line food service sanitation classes. Both the initial 15 hour “certification class” and the five hour “refresher” class are offered.

Participants must have internet access and an e-mail address to sign up. The cost for the 15-hour certification class is $75 and $35 for the 5-hour refresher class. A registration form can be downloaded from the Pike County Health Department website at www.pikecoilhealth.org, Call Jane Johnson at (217) 285-4407, ext 118 for more information.

In memory of Butch Oct. 7, 1948-Feb. 18, 2012.

We didn’t know that morning that God was going to call your name.

In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; and though we cannot see you, you’re always by our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

Love, Sharon, Brad, Bryan, Lisa and the whole Sneeden family.

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

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.

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Mr. and Mrs. Burdette (Carolyn Sue Guthrie) Brosie will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary.

They were married Feb. 21, 1964 by the late Reverend JW Guthrie in rural Nebo, Illinois. Their children include George (wife Susie) Brosie of Jerseyville, Ron (wife Laura) Brosie of Abilene, TX, and Becky (husband Karson) Pepper of Pleasant Hill.

Their grandchildren are Cole, Charlotte, Kayla, and Haley Brosie along with Anna, Lilly, and Ella Pepper.

The family will be hosting a card shower for the couple at the Nazarene Family Center March 29th from 2-4 p.m. in Pittsfield.

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

No appointment necessary.Two Rivers Regional Council Office at 120 South Madison, Pittsfield. n The Pittsfield Meal Site located in the First Christian Church Fellowship Hall, 225 N. Memorial offers daily meals at noon, Monday-Friday.

Please call Connie at 285-6150 the day before or by 8:45 a.m. the day of the lunch, or any time before the day you would like to eat with us.

Donation only for seniors over 60.

Those under 60 are required to pay the full cost of $6. Transportation available. The senior center is also collecting used cell phones for seniors. Your old cell phone may provide the critical link between law enforcement and someone in trouble.

OUT OF THE COUNTY n St. Brigid church will have their annual roast beef and noodle dinner Sunday, March 9 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Roast beef, homemade noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, applesauce dessert and tea or coffee will be served. Baked goods will also be sold at the event. St. Brigid church is located along Route 104 on the north edge of Liberty. It is handicapped accessible. For more information, call 217-45-3680.

Landon turned 3 years old Jan. 31. Some call him Landon, but most call him Howie. Due to the snow storm, he celebrated his John Deere Birthday with his family Saturday, Feb. 8.

He is the son of Shawn and Ann Harshman of rural Hamburg.

Grandparents are Faith Skirvin of rural Kampsville and the late Lonnie Skirvin, Karen and Paul Powel of Eolia, Mo. and the late Donnie Harshman. Greatgrandparents are Robert Louis Stevenson of Orion and the late Emma Stevenson, Howard and Alma Harshman of New Salem, Charles and Leona Ralph of Rockport and the late Vinton and Frances Skirvin.

Jessie Calvin turns 100

Jessie Calvin, a former Pearl resident celebrated her 100th birthday Feb. 2. Calvin, currently a resident at Blu Fountain Manor in Godfrey, was honored at the facility with a birthday celebration. Family, friends and staff came to celebrate with her and she was delighted to see all that attended. She enjoyed reading the cards she received and opening the gifts that were given to her. The party was beautiful and among other decorations, there were 100 balloons, which she loved. A good time was had by all.

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Pittsfield Garden Club The Pittsfield Garden Club met Feb. 13 at the Courtyard Cafe to plan its 60th year. Board members are Kay Dumham, historian, left; Wava Grisham, publicity; Mary Harshman, president; Donna Pursley, vice president; and Kay Sanderson, treasurer. Karen Webster, secretary, was absent.

In Loving Memory Lynn (Hobbs) Gerger Dec. 6, 1946-Feb. 23, 2011 You left us beautiful memories, Your love is still our guide, And though we cannot see you, You are always at our side.

We miss you-Mom, Peggy, Patti, Susan, Brett and families

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 T.O.P.S. Meeting at the Milton Christian Church Annex every Tuesday, weigh-in 6-6:30, meeting 6:30 p.m. The group is open to the public. For information, call Shanna Edison 217-723-4092

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HOWELL Thank you to everyone for the cards, visits, flowers, plants, food and phone calls in remembrance of our mother/grandmother. A special thank you to the staff of Eastside Health Center, Blessing Hospice, Jill Miller, Dr. Del Rosario and Illini second floor nurses and staff for your loving care and friendships. Thank you to Calvary Baptist ladies and church for the meal following the service. Thank you to Walmart management and associates for the food and angels. Thank you to Clint Weir, Airsman Hires and staff for a beautiful service. Everything was greatly appreciated; Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Judy Constable, Eddie Howell and the family of Violet Howell.

KINDLE The family of Doug Kindle would like to thank the Pittsfield EMS, Illini Hospital ER staff and Air Vac for their wonderful care and respect shown to him and the family. To pastor Mike TenEyck, Pastor Ted Justice and Pastor Clint Weir, for being their for the family, for their prayers and words of comfort. Thank you to the Pittsfield American Legion and to the ladies and men who helped serve the funeral dinner. Also thank you to all of you who sent cards, flowers, memorials and food during this difficult time. Thank you all for your thoughtfulness, kind words and continued prayers. Cody, Richard, Kathy, Darren and Jarrett.

SCHLIEPER I want to say thank you to all and anyone who has helped me since my accident. I do appreciate all the calls, cards and food brought to me.

Special thanks to Dave and Rita Baughman, Carol O’Malley and my daughter Anissa Miller. Thank you First Christian Church family. It is great to live in a small community where people are so giving. To anyone I missed-Thank you! Chris Schlieper.

WILDER The family of Gene Wilder would like to thank the staff at Illini, especially the oncology nurses, for the loving care throughout his treatments.

We feel blessed to have Illini in our community. We appreciate the staff members and residents of the Manor who became a family to him when we couldn’t be there with him. Thanks to Blessing Hospice of Pike County as well as Jennifer Niebur and Niebur Funeral Home who provided comfort to all of us at a difficult time. We appreciate the wonderful words of encouragement from Rev. Tom Wilber at the service and to the Pittsfield American Legion Post members and the WIU ROTC members who braved the cold to honor his military service.

Thanks also to the women of the Pittsfield United Methodist Church who provided a wonderful lunch. We also appreciate all of the cards, food, visits, flowers and memorials pledged to the Little League and the Pittsfield United Methodist Church. Maxine Wilder, Gary and Debby Wilder and families, Tim and Linda Belford and families.

Pike/Calhoun IRTA to meet in 2014

The Pike/Calhoun Unit of the Illinois Retired Teacher’s Association (IRTA) will have meetings March 20, May 15, Aug. 21 and Oct. 16 in 2014. All four meetings will be held at the Red Apple Room of the Old Orchard Country Club at 11:30 a.m. All retired teachers, administrators and those interested in education are invited to attend.

Local dues are a very reasonable $3 a year and state dues are just $30 a year through dues deduct. The IRTA has filed suit against the state for the changes the legislature made to pensions.

Pike County students named to U of I Fall 2013 Dean’s list

Two Pike County residents were named to the university of Illinois’ Fall 2013 Dean’s list. Austin K. Fee is a freshman from Kinderhook majoring in agricultural and consumer economics at the college of agricultural consumer and environmental sciences.

Nicholas Cade Hayden is a freshman from Pittsfield majoring in crop sciences at the college of agricultural consumer and environmental sciences.

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Mountain, Bradshaw elected as Farm Bureau directors At its 94th annual meeting, the Pike County Farm Bureau elected Corinna Mountain and Eric Bradshaw as new directors. They replace Rich Hoover and Fred Bradshaw on the board.

Re-elected to serve a three-year term at the meeting held Feb. 12 were Adam Lawson, Jim Swartz, Bryan Koeller, Dan Heavner, Jim Van Dyne, and David Barton.

President David Gay noted in his annual address the many achievements of the organization in the preceding year. He pointed out the excellent work of the committees and members in the areas of governmental affairs, public relations, and member services.

Fred Bradshaw made heartfelt remarks on how important the Pike County Farm Bureau has been not only to its members but to farmers across the nation in the many efforts it has undertaken over the years.

At the Board meeting held later in the evening, David Gay was reelected president.

Also re-elected were Kim Curry, vice president; Jeremy Thomas, secretary; Brandon Gerard, treasurer; and Adam Lawson, assistant secretary.

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Fred Bradshaw, left, is given a plaque for his years of service on the Pike County Farm Bureau board of directors by David Gay, president.

Bradshaw is being replaced on the board by his son, Eric.

Corinna Mountain is welcomed as a direcor by Pike County Farm Bureau President David Gay. Mountain was elected to represent Montezuma Township on the Farm Bureau Board of Directors.

JBS United donates to Barry Food Pantry

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press This past fall harvest, JBS United Grain Division again ran a special fall corn drying program that helped reduce drying charges for area farmers and landlords. And because of JBS United’s efforts, customers were asked to help give back to the community in the form of donations to local Pike County public charities with a food distribution mission.

“Several JBS United customers in the Western part of Pike County noted that they were happy to help out the Barry Food Pantry and appreciated the efforts of JBS United and all the good things the Barry Food Pantry does. Randy Bleich, general manager of the JBS United Grain Division, said, “This program has been very successful over the past several years, all thanks to area customers that have donated over the years”.

Dale Plumer, JBS merchandising manager, for the local grain division, agreed “Food charities that were helped this year include the, Access Illinois Outdoors, Barry Food Pantry, and The Two Rivers Food Pantry in Pittsfield,” Plummer said. “We are also aware of several customers donating directly to these 2 food pantries and food pantries run by County Churches”.

The Barry Food Pantry said the money will be put to good use.

“This donation from JBS United customers and JBS United will be used immediately to buy food supplies from Midwest Food Bank – Peoria Division. It will allow us to buy many thousands of pounds of food stuffs,” , Lillian Bowen, The Barry Food Pantry said

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Dale Beaty, a freshman at GPHS, was nominated as the student of the month because he took the initiative to approach a community member about a job. His assignment was to bring in an application, but he took it a step further and asked for a job. Apparently, his bold move paid off, because he was able to help scoop snow.

Beatty has also been nominated in the past for all of things that he does around the school. He helps clean off the tables in the cafeteria, and is always willing to help staff with any task.

According to staff members, he is loved by the student body, as well as the staff and they love to see him taking the initiative to use communication skills that many adults are not willing to use.

Also nominated were: Cami Ring freshman, Ring is an outstanding student in and out of the classroom and always does what is asked of her. In class she is quiet and listens and takes notes. She always does all of her homework and will ask if she doesn't understand. On tests, she always scores high because she studies. If she misses a question on homework or tests, she asks what the correct answer is.

“She is one student who shows hard work though athletics and extra-curricular activities,” Kayla Risley, school nurse, said. “ She is a leader in the classroom.”

Joe Myers. junior Myers paid for the entrance fee to a ball game for another student. He showed his maturity by helping another student in a time of need.

Levi King, Senior, King is consistently a gentleman to all. As an office worker he is polite, welcoming, and professional. He goes out of his way to assist all and takes the initiative to begin tasks and/or assist others in any way. He is especially kind and helpful to the younger students who come into the office. Levi continues his positive behavior in the hallways and the cafeteria.

Levi is the epitome of Tornado Pride.

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CrimeStoppers supplying new signs to Pike County

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Crime Stoppers signs in Pike County have withstood 20 years of rain, snow, sun and some vandalism.

The original signs were purchased and supplied to the municipalities when the group was formed in 1993 and were in need of replacement.

As a token of appreciation for support, and to mark their 21st year of serving the county, the board of directors of Crime Stoppers voted to donate one free 18 x 24" sign to each town and village with the option of purchasing additional signs at their cost.

Board members and Sheriff's Dept. Deputy Dan Brennecke, who is coordinator for the group, are distributing the new signs.

Additional signs are available to businesses or organizations for $25.39 each by calling President Ruth Anne Liehr - 217-236-5641 or Secretary Virginia Bradshaw - 217833-2038.

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Crimestoppers of Pike County is supplying new municipalities in the county with new CrimeStopper signs. Left to right, Pittsfield City Police Chief Dennis Jennings, Pittsfield Mayor John Hayden and CrimeStoppers board member Roger Fox were in Pittsfield City Hall for the new sign presentation. Pittsfield plans to purchase

JWCC employees mark service anniversaries Truman State

Several John Wood Community College staff and faculty members recently reached milestone service anniversaries.

Each year all regular employees who have been with JWCC five years or more are honored for the calendar year marking the fifth, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th and 30th year of total consecutive employment at the College. The following employees with Pike County connections marked milestone anniversaries between July and December 2013: 20 Years of Service: Mary Hass of Pittsfield, professor of nursing education, joined JWCC in 1993. She has a bachelor's degree in nursing from

Quincy University and a master's in nursing from University of MissouriColumbia.

Norm Rodriguez of Quincy and a native of Barry, started at JWCC in 1993 as a full-time history and political science instructor. Currently he is professor of history and political science and head women's basketball coach. Rodriguez holds a bachelor's degree from Quincy University, a juris doctorate from Washburn University and advance studies in education administration from University of Illinois at Springfield and advanced studies in history at Western Illinois University. Rodriguez leads JWCC's Faculty Internal Support Committee,

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and previously served on JWCC's Benefits, Tenure Review and Reaffirmation Steering Committees.

He is a member of the Organization of American Historians, American Political ScienceAssociation, Women's Basketball Coaches Association and the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association. In 2006 Rodriguez was named National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Midwest Athletic Conference Region 24 Basketball Coach of the Year.

In 2009 the NJCAA recognized Rodriguez for reaching 200 career victories. He is the winningest coach in JWCC history and his career record stands at 287-181.

University announces fall 2013 Provost and Vice President list Truman State University has released the Fall 2013 Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs list. To qualify for this list, an undergraduate student must attain a semester 3.50-3.99

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grade point average and must complete 12 semester hours of credit. Caitlyn Christine Harter of Pittsfield, majoring in Exercise Science has made that list.

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CrimeStoppers supplying new signs to Pike County

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Crime Stoppers signs in Pike County have withstood 20 years of rain, snow, sun and some vandalism.

The original signs were purchased and supplied to the municipalities when the group was formed in 1993 and were in need of replacement.

As a token of appreciation for support, and to mark their 21st year of serving the county, the board of directors of Crime Stoppers voted to donate one free 18 x 24" sign to each town and village with the option of purchasing additional signs at their cost.

Board members and Sheriff's Dept. Deputy Dan Brennecke, who is coordinator for the group, are distributing the new signs.

Additional signs are available to businesses or organizations for $25.39 each by calling President Ruth Anne Liehr - 217-236-5641 or Secretary Virginia Bradshaw - 217833-2038.

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Crimestoppers of Pike County is supplying new municipalities in the county with new CrimeStopper signs. Left to right, Pittsfield City Police Chief Dennis Jennings, Pittsfield Mayor John Hayden and CrimeStoppers board member Roger Fox were in Pittsfield City Hall for the new sign presentation. Pittsfield plans to purchase

JWCC employees mark service anniversaries Truman State

Several John Wood Community College staff and faculty members recently reached milestone service anniversaries.

Each year all regular employees who have been with JWCC five years or more are honored for the calendar year marking the fifth, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th and 30th year of total consecutive employment at the College. The following employees with Pike County connections marked milestone anniversaries between July and December 2013: 20 Years of Service: Mary Hass of Pittsfield, professor of nursing education, joined JWCC in 1993. She has a bachelor's degree in nursing from

Quincy University and a master's in nursing from University of MissouriColumbia.

Norm Rodriguez of Quincy and a native of Barry, started at JWCC in 1993 as a full-time history and political science instructor. Currently he is professor of history and political science and head women's basketball coach. Rodriguez holds a bachelor's degree from Quincy University, a juris doctorate from Washburn University and advance studies in education administration from University of Illinois at Springfield and advanced studies in history at Western Illinois University. Rodriguez leads JWCC's Faculty Internal Support Committee,

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and previously served on JWCC's Benefits, Tenure Review and Reaffirmation Steering Committees.

He is a member of the Organization of American Historians, American Political ScienceAssociation, Women's Basketball Coaches Association and the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association. In 2006 Rodriguez was named National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Midwest Athletic Conference Region 24 Basketball Coach of the Year.

In 2009 the NJCAA recognized Rodriguez for reaching 200 career victories. He is the winningest coach in JWCC history and his career record stands at 287-181.

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Milton Christian Church working on Operation Shoe Box, holding game night Feb. 23 Postmaster David Iftner had knee replacement surgery Monday. Keep he, and Kaye, in your prayers for a speedy recovery!

Detroit Christian Church will hold its monthly Gospel Gig on Sat. March 1. The Opening Group will be Harmony Gospel Singers from Meredosia. The featured musician will be Glen Gobel of Virden. There will be a lite supper at 5:30 with the concert at 6:30 p.m.

We now have a new Handicapped Accessible Ramp. Come join us for great evening of music and food.

Milton Christian Church will be

having a Progressive Game Night Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. at the Church. Games for everyone, young, old, family and singles. Food will be provided.

Milton Christian Church is working on Operation Shoe Box items every week. If anyone has empty shoe boxes to donate, they can drop them at the church, or provide the monthly donation item, which this month is socks....any size. Claire Smith and Kristen Sibley have been working hard on this project and hope to have 100 boxes by this fall.There will be a baby shower for Matt and Whitney ( Moore)

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By KARRIE SPANN 723-4262 Fuhler Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Milton Community Center at 2 p.m. Matt and Whitney will be having a baby girl. Everyone is invited to attend.

Happy birthday to Darian Carpenter will be turning 5 years old Feb. 20 and Mason Carpenter who will be 10 years old Feb. 25!

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Peggy Clark returns from missionary camp Your news is very much needed and very much appreciated. Please remember this column for your news. Just give me a call. Your news is what makes up this column. You might not think what you have is news worthy, but folks, every little bit is well worth the effort. I hope to hear from you. And thank you for reading this column.

“Prayer requires more of the heart than the tongue”.

Birthdays and anniversaries for this week are: Feb. 19-Tanya Wyatt, Shirley Stinson, Steve Shelton Feb. 20-Angela Kirk Feb. 21-Susan Collins, Austin Francis, Emma Burrows Feb. 23-Howard Harshman Feb. 24-Bruce Huffman Feb. 25-Ethan Dixon, Steve McCaherty, Sadie Ward, Phyllis Grawe, Melinda Labby, Christina and John Brown Prayer requests: Angie Lin, Betty Collins, Bob Rue, Brenda Garner, Chris Schlieper, Clara and Bud Cawthon, Connie McFall, David Brawdy, Dianna Ruble, Durrell Chamberlain, Edward Thomas, Ervin Borrowman, Evelyn Ward, Ginger and George Whitlock, Jeanette Doran, Janet Shoemaker, Josh Bennett, Karen McCullen, Leroy Leonard, Missionary Mike Leonard and family, Monica Ruble, Nikki Allen, Ona Ogle, Pat Kingery, Radar Grim, Randy Guthrie, Roger Bonnett, Ron Cooper, and pray especially for the United States of America, its leaders, its people, and let everyone remember how and why this great country was

founded.

My defence is of God, which saveth the upright in heart. God judgeth the righteous, and God is angry with the wicked every day. Psalm 7:10, 11 Recycling-Friday mornings from 9:30-1:30 out by Bowlers Universe.

Turn in General Mills’ boxtops at participating schools by Feb. 27.

Trivia answers from last week: 1. How old was Mary Kay Ash when she started Mary Kay Cosmetics? (45) 2. In what 2 books of the Bible did it say Jesus marvelled? (Luke and Mark) 3. What office did Shadrach Bond get elected to in 1818? (First Governor of Illinois) 4. How many books of the Bible did Moses write? (five) 5. Who was the first settler in Pittsfield? (William Watson) Trivia questions for this week: 1. Which reflects which, between the sun and the moon?

2. Into which city did Lot escape to when God was destroying Sodom and Gomorrah?

3. What country in the world has 11 time zones?

4. Bethuel was what kin to Abraham and what kin to Rebekah?

5. Who was the first king of Greece?

6. When Abraham sent his servant to find a bride for his son Isaac, how many camels did he take and where did he go?

Becky Winner of the Barry Public Library wrote, “If you shop at Stroemers in Barry and receive stamps that you don’t intend to use, you can donate them to the Barry Public Library. You can bring them to us, or

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you can place them on our sticker chart at the store. Thanks for your help.”

Peggy Clark recently returned from Donna, Texas, where she was gone to a Missionary Camp for 2 1/2 weeks.

Saturday, Feb. 8, Doris Thomas joined Becky Thomas, Lucy Gordon, and Lila and Renae Martin on a trip to St. Louis to watch “Mamma Mia” at the Fabulous Fox in St. Louis. They were joined by Becky’s sister and niece Rhonda Miller and Delaney.

This was a first time to the Fox for many of them and the show was great! They also had lunch at the City Diner and shopped at the Chesterfield Mall before returning home.

Wednesday, Feb. 12, Steve, Nathan, and I had a good day in Quincy going to appointments, running errands, and eating lunch out. Saw several Pike Countians at the Village Inn. Fifteen visitors were at the Griggsville Estates through out the week of Feb. 9.

Two book recommendations I received were “Lost Lake” by Sarah Addison Allen and “Coming Home”

by David Lewis.

Wanda Blacketer spent Saturday afternoon, Feb. 15, with her cousin Kay Armstrong.

“Practice makes perfect, so be careful what you practice.” Bob Rue

Rockport Rockport hopes for better weather First of all, I want to say I do not like this weather we are having. I’m tired of snow and ice.

I’m ready for spring.

I want to remember Nathan Pence. He will be 30 years old Wednesday, Feb. 19. If anyone

sees him in around in a white truck, wish him a happy birthday.

I hope everyone had a nice Valentine’s Day. We did.

I guess that’s it until next week.

May God Bless you all and have a good week. I do hope we have

By FRANCES PENCE 217-242-3511 better weather.

Griggsville Playgroup to meet Thursday at GPHS The Griggsville Day Unit of HCE will meet at the home of Patty Manker Feb. 20 beginning at 1:30 p.m. The minor lesson will be on Ida McKinley and will be given by Patty Manker. The major lesson will be “Life Made Simple” by Alice Cripe.

The Detroit Christian Church will hold its monthly Gospel Gig Saturday, March 1. The opening group will be Harmony Gospel Singers from Meredosia. The featured musician will be Glen Gobel of Virden. There will be a supper beginning at 5:30 p.m. with the concert to follow at 6:30. The church now has a new handicapped accessible ramp. Come enjoy a great evening of music and food!

PreK Screenings for the Griggsville-Perry School District will be held Thursday, March 13

and Friday, March 14. Please call Diane Vose at 833-2352 to schedule an appointment. Screenings are open to all children in the Griggsville-Perry School District who are 30 months old

by March 13 but not yet five years old

by Sept. 1. Call now as appointment slots fill up quickly! Please bring your child’s certified birth certificate, shot record, and social security card to the screening appointment.

Playgroup will meet Thursday, Feb. 20 at 10 in Diane Vose’s room at the Griggsville school.

Story Hour at the North Pike Library will be held Tuesday, Feb. 25 beginning at 10 a.m.

Congratulations to Allyson Bingham who was chosen to play in the Jacksonville All-Star game Saturday, March 22, for the South team.

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

Congratulations to the Middle School “Student of the Month”, Courtney Syrcle!

Jim Manker underwent open heart surgery last Tuesday, Feb. 11 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis and is doing very well.

Team Inpact was able to purchase three very nice GPHS Tornado rugs for our school!

“Next time you have to make a choice between having a baby and getting a job, maybe you need to get a job.”- Judge Judy

Snow on the roof can be troublesome A snow-covered landscape can be a picturesque sight. However, a roof covered in snow is something no homeowner can afford to marvel at. That's because accumulating snow and ice very well could push a roof to its breaking point, even if the roof was sound before the winter arrived.

According to The University of Arkansas division of Agricultural Cooperative Extension Service, the water content of snow can range from 3 percent for very dry snow to 33 percent for wet, heavy snow. A roof may only be able to support 12 inches of wet, heavy snow before it is pushed to its breaking point.

Snow can be quite heavy, weighing around 60 pounds per cubic foot. When heavy snow arrives, homeowners should do their best to safely clear their roofs of snow.

The threat of snow causing a roof to collapse has many homeowners floundering. While having snow build up on the top of a house is dangerous, so, too is climbing up on a slippery roof to push off the snow. As winter approaches, many emergency officials urge people to clear their roofs and decks to mini-

mize structural collapse. But how does one do it safely?

Steep-pitched roofs tend to be the easiest to deal with snow and ice problems because a snow rake is usually effective. A snow rake is just what it sounds like. It is a metal device on a telescoping pole that can be extended to drag the snow off of the roof.

Homeowners may need to use extension ladders to reach taller parts of the roof. A second person can remain below to steady the ladder and ensure it doesn't tip over on a slick surface.

It is not adviseable to climb up on the roof directly and shovel the snow off. The added weight of a person may be all that's needed to cause a roof to collapse, potentially resulting in grave injury and considerable roof damage. A snowcovered roof also can be slippery, which could result in a person falling off the roof. Anyone who does not feel secure removing snow from the roof can hire a professional service to do so. Just be sure the service is properly licensed and insured.

In addition to removing the

snow from the roof, here are some winter weather home care tips. n Clean the gutters to remove any debris so that gutters will not become blocked and form ice dams on the roof. In addition, keep gutters and drains free of ice and snow. n Add insulation to attic floors to prevent heat from the home escaping to the roof and causing ice dams that freeze when snow melts. In addition, make sure the attic is well ventilated so that the temperature inside will remain consistent with outdoors, further preventing snow melt. n Melted roof snow can leak into homes or pool around foundations, causing rot and other problems. Keep an eye open for any leaks. n If you live in an area prone to heavy snowfall, a metal roof may be a good investment. The slippery roof causes snow and ice to slide off. Special features at the end of a metal roof break up the snow before it reaches the ground, preventing large, heavy piles of snow from causing injury when falling to the ground.

Emphasizing motorcycle safety can make for an injury-free riding season.

Motorcycle enthusiasts in locales with cold winters may anticipate the warmer weather of spring and summer more than others, as it means they can pull their bikes out of their garages and get back on the open road. While riding a motorcycle can be an exhilarating experience, the U.S. Highway Safety Authority notes that fatal crashes are much more likely to occur to motorcycle riders than automobile drivers. As the number of drivers and riders on the road continues to increase, it has never been more important for riders to practice motorcycle safety. n Be seen and heard Ever wonder why some motorcycles make so much noise? It's to attract the attention of other motorists. Thanks to their small profiles, motorcycles can easily go unnoticed by motorists.

Failure of other motorists to see motorcycles on the road is a chief contributor to collisions involving motorcycles.

One of the more comprehensive studies on motorcycle accidents occurred in 1981. Titled "Motorcycle Accident Cause Factors and Identification of Countermeasures" and published by researcher Harry Hurt with the help of the University of Southern California and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the study analyzed 3,600 motorcycle traffic accidents in a specific region of California. The findings showed most motorcycle accidents involve a short trip associated

with shopping, errands, friends, entertainment, or recreation, and the accident is most likely to occur within close proximity to the rider's home. Accident involvement is significantly reduced by the use of motorcycle headlamps, including during daylight hours, and the wearing of highly visible clothing, including yellow, orange or bright red jackets.

Although this research was conducted some time ago, it still underscores the importance of remaining visible on the road.

While leather and denim may be the traditional uniform of motorcycle riding, synthetic materials that have reflective fabrics can improve visibility. Highly visible colors, such as orange and yellow, are good choices when on the road. Riders also can add reflectivity to existing gear with reflective tape.

Many motorcycle riders, particularly those on Harley Davidsons, swap out stock exhaust pipes for ones that emit a louder decibel range. This helps other motorists notice them. n Use the right gear When a rider is on the open road, he or she doesn't have the protection of a car frame to offer a buffer between the rider and the pavement should an accident occur. That is why it is crucial to invest in quality gear that can offer a certain measure of protection. A high-quality helmet that fits well is an important piece of safety equipment, as head and neck injuries can result in paralysis or fatalities. Pair the hel-

met with goggles or glasses with safety lenses. Durable nonslip gloves will help riders maintain a good grip on the handlebars, and boots can cover the ankles.

Although it can be tempting to forgo long pants or jackets when the weather warms, doing so can lead to painful abrasions and road burn should a fall occur. Invest in a leather jacket and pants or a high-quality, durable and brightcolored material. n Additional safety precautions According to Allstate(R) Insurance, 46 percent of motorcycle crashes occur at intersections.

Knowing this information can help riders make more informed choices on the road. Some other important safety precautions include: n Exercise extreme caution at intersections and only go through when safe. n Test the lights, brakes and turn signals before you make any trip. n Make sure the fuel and oil levels are at the correct levels. n Know your bike's limits. n Follow the speed limit and the rules of the road, and do not weave in and out of traffic. n Don't ride in blind spots, staying in spots where you are most visible to fellow motorists. n Always use turn signals. n Do not tailgate, as stopping distances for motorcycles, especially on slippery roads, can make stopping difficult. n Never drink and ride.

Save money when dining out Restaurants are great places to try new foods, bring a date or gather on special occasions.

Although dining at a restaurant can be fun and convenient, over time too many nights out on the town can have an adverse effect on a person's finances. Eating out is usually more expensive than buying food and preparing a meal at home.

Those who like to eat out at least once a week can try several saving strategies to stretch their budgets. n Join a loyalty program.

Restaurants may have loyalty programs that reward repeat customers. Diners who provide contact information like an e-mail address may be eligible for coupons on meals as well as advanced notice of certain menu changes or promotions. While being a loyalty program member may cause you to be placed on an advertisement mailing list, the coupons offered and savings reaped could be well worth the added spam. n Scour for coupons.

Newspapers and direct-home mailers frequently feature coupons for dining out at various local and chain restaurants. Some establishments even include coupons on their takeout menus.

Coupons help reduce the cost of meals considerably, especially if you will be dining with the entire family or a large party. n Time your dining experience wisely. Restaurants may offer discounts to diners who dine on slower nights of the week, such as Monday or Tuesday. There also may be promotions based on the time you head to the restaurant.

For example, a restaurant may offer drink specials or free appetizers during off-peak hours. Early bird specials are often offered for those who arrive for dinner before 6 p.m. while bars often have happy hour promotions during which drinks are heavily discounted. n Split meals. Restaurant portions today are much larger than in years past. Two people may be satisfied sharing one entree instead of ordering two. Some

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restaurants will not add a platesharing fee, while others may. But sharing fees are still likely to cost less money than a second entree.

And sharing a meal is good for your waistline as well as your wallet. n Skip soft drinks. Many restaurants make the bulk of their money through drink sales. A soda or a glass of iced tea may cost as much as $3 at certain restaurants. Save some money by opting for plain water instead of costly drinks, especially when dining out with a number of people.

Alcoholic beverages will cost even more. If you're on a budget, skip these types of drinks. n Save dessert for home.

Although many restaurants bake their own desserts on the premises, many save time by ordering bulk-size desserts from warehouse stores. You can probably get the same dessert for less if

you do your own shopping. Opt to have dessert at home to save a little money. n Choose high-maintenance dishes. If you will be dining out, get the most for your money by opting for intricate dishes you may not be inspired to make at home. Don't spend valuable dining out dollars on foods you can just as easily make at home. n Select foods that can be reheated. Taking leftovers home enables you to enjoy two meals for one price. However, if the food you choose does not reheat easily or may not taste the same the next day, you may end up dreading your doggy bag. n Make lunch your big meal.

At many restaurants, lunch menu items are a few dollars cheaper than items on the dinner menu. So fill up on lunch and have dinner at home.

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By beth zumwalt Pike Press The Pikeland School Board will meet tonight and board members are expected to hear Don Bigley’s letter of resignation as varsity football

coach.

Bigley said he was stepping down because he felt he “had too much on his plate” at this time.

He also serves as Pittsfield High School’s dean of students and athletic director. He will remain in those positions.

Bigley’s first season at PHS as a coach was 2003 and since then he has a 60-50 overall record.

Superintendent Paula Hawley said she could not comment on a personnel matter until it had been discussed by the board.

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Hively

reaches benchmark

Western’s Isack Hively make his way to the basket Friday night in a game with the Pittsfield Saukees. Hively scored his 1,000 point of his high school career last week. He said he needed six points going into the game against West Hancock. Hively said he hit the milestone in the second half after what he described as a “horrible” first half.

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OT is not the Tornadoes friend By beth zumwalt Pike Press

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Senior Saukee Eli Petty takes the jump shot Thursday night in Brown County. Petty finished with 9 points and the Saukees wo, 79-39.

Saukees pick up a pair of victories The Pittsfield Saukees tallied two wins last week, a 79-39 trouncing of Brown County and a 53-47 nail-biter over Western.

At Brown County Thursday night, in a make up game, the Saukees jumped out to a 22-8

first quarter lead and never looked back.

Wayde Smith led the team with 23 points followed by Quinn Leahy with 14, Cameron Herring with 2, Roland Filbert with 5, Eli Petty with 9, Corbin Personett with 12, Reese Ramsey, 8, Josh DelRosario, 6.

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WOMEN’S Tuesday afternoon ladies Gray House B and B 21-3 Five Aces 28 20-4 Fashion Flowers 15-9 Late Comers 9121/2-11 1/2 Frame Flames 12-12 Rolling Pins 11 1/2-12 1/2 Road Runners 9-15 Pin Pals 9-15 Misfits 9-15 High scratch game. Gray House Band B, 798, scratch series, Gray House Band B, 2,300 Handicap game, Five Aces, 1032, Handicap series, Five Aces, 2930 High individual scratch game, Beth Wade, 187, Scratch series,Kay Taliferro, 505. Handicap series, Judy Dean, 235, 640 handicap game, Judy Nolan, 631 Got Balls 36-12

Five of a Kind 34-14 Country Fixin’s 30-18 Alley Oops 30-18 PCC Girls 28-20 Belles of the Ball 26-22 Dominoes 26-22 Ambrosia Dynasty 20-28 Happy Hookers18-30 Bowling Stones 16-32 Hatchers Guest House 14-34 Jokers Wild 10-38 High team scratch game: Got Balls, 747; team scratch series, County Fixins, 2188; Team handicap game, Got Balls, 1,016; team handicap series, Country Fixin’s 2,978. High scratch game, Elena Boltz, 199, high scratch series, Laura Gleckler, 549,, high handicap game, Elena Boltz, 253, , high handicap series, Dorothy Welbourne, 650.

Saukees had a strong first half which turned out to be necessary as Western had a great second half.

Pittsfield led 35-23 at the intermission, but Western outscored the Saukes 12-4 in the third and tied the came, but could never take the lead.

Pittsfield was led by Smith with 28 and Western was led by Izaak

Hively with 27.

Other scorers for the Saukees were: Herring, 9, Leahy, 2, Filbert, 3, Jona Meleski, 2, Personett, 7, Ramsey, 2.

Scoring for Western, Weston Billins, 10, Evan Ehrhardt, 3, Donovan Schwanke, 3, Nekoda Gerding, 2 and Noah Lynch with 4.

Whitetails Unlimited meeting March 1 Whitetails Unlimited is sponsoring the Pike County Banquet Saturday, March 1 at the former JDL Building, Highway 54 North, Pittsfield.

The special event will feature a prime rib dinner, auction and prizes with a wide array of products such as firearms, outfitter packages, hunting and outdoor related equipment, art work and collectibles only available at WTU events. Proceeds from this fundraising event will go toward youth and other conservation projects.

Social hour begins at 5 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are $45 each, $20 for a spouse or $20 for children 15 and under. Ticket order deadline is Feb. 22 and tickets will not be sold at the door.

To order tickets locally, contact Doug Pruett, 217-734-2651 or 217242-1249 or the WTU National Headquarters at 800-274-5471 or the WTU website, www.whitetail-

sunlimited.com Tickets are also available from Brian Hill at 217-617-2129 , bob McElfresh at 217-617-7967, Central State Bank, 217-734-2356 or The Archery Shop, 217-285-1610.

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Basketball season over for Pike County girls By beth zumwalt Pike Press All three of Pike County’s girls basketball teams fell in regional action last week.

The Pittsfield-Pleasant Hill Lady Saukees 2013-14 season ended last Wednesday in Camp Point with a 44-19 loss to Pleasant Plains. The Lady Saukees finish the season at 11-15.

The Lady Saukees scored only in single digits for all four quarters, not handling the defensive of the Lady Cardinals well at all, according to Jeff Shireman, Lady Saukee coach.

Scoring for the Lady Saukees were: Cady Klatt, 5, Katie Moore, 2, Jaylee Clements, 4, Maddie

Palmer, 2, Alli Hoover, 2, Rachel Clowers, 2.

Klatt and Clements were the only two seniors on the squad.

They have been chosen to play.

Western ended the season, also Wednesday, with a 61-33 loss to eventual regional winners, West Central. All girls team’s except Pittsfield played at Liberty.

Mikayla Robbins had 3, Alexix Bellovich had 19, Loren Melton had 7 and Alexis Christison added 4.

Monday night the Lady Wildcats ended Griggsville-Perry’s season, 43-26.

Leading G-P was MiKayla Smith with 9, Devin Battefeld with 8, Allyson Bingham, 5, Baylee Stain, 2 and Kourtney Harris, 2.

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ADMIT ONE

By beth zumwalt Pike Press

The Griggville-Perry Tornadoes suffered their ninth loss of the season last Tuesday and to compound the frustration, it was the team’s fourth overtime loss of the season.

Unity took the win at Griggsville, 67-64.

The visitors outscored the Tornadoes 20-12 in the first quarter but the second quarter was even-up at 14 each, G-P had a 13-9 edge in the third and a 16-12 in the fourth. .

Jordan Dehart made five of his eight points in the second half.

Seven Tornadoes scored in the second half to close the game.

With the score tied at 55 all, the game headed to overtime. Kaleb Bradshaw had two baskets in the OT and Joseph Myers and Cole Bradshad each had one, Dehart added a free throw, but Unity was 10 of 12 from the free throw line and took the win.

Scoring for G-P was Hayden Bradshaw, 4, Dehart, 8, Kaleb Bradshaw, 13, Levi King, 11, Riley Bradshaw, 8, Isaac Whitaker, 6, Joseph Myers, 14.

Unity also won the jv game 73-56.

The Tornadoes were to have hosted Triopia last ngiht and will host senior night, Thurday versus Southeastern.

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YOUTH WRESTLING

SYWC entering post season

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Heather Smith, far left and Ed Smith, far right, watch as their sons, Bo, left center, and Blake, right center, sign their letters of intent to attend and play football at Culver Stockton Colllege in Canton, Mo. Also watching is coach of the C-S Wildcats, Jeff Duvendack, who said he heard about the twins from a friend and realized hey would be a perfect fit for the team.

D.A.R.E

takes first place

First place finishers in the third and fourth grade boys basketball league at Crossroads was a team sponsored by the Pike County D.A.R.E. program. Team members were, front row, left to right, Drew Butler, Nolan Daniel, Jameson Noble and Adam Musgrave. Second row, TJ Reel, Jackson Fish, Carter Klatt, Nate Scranton and Ethan Palmer Coaches were Brian Daniel and Rick Reel.

The Saukee Youth Wrestling Club traveled to Chatham Feb. 16 to compete in its final regular season meet. The club will begin postseason competition March 1 in East St. Louis. Individual results for the Chatham Glenwood Titan Clash were: 6 and under: Luke Archer—first, Beau Nash—second place, Westin Leonard--second place, Ky Nash— second place.

7-8 years old: Aiden Conley-1st place; Rebecca Neupauer—first place. Noah Alger—third place; Eli Leonard--fourth place.

9-10 years old: Garrett Toelke-first place,Grayson Cook--second place, Will Carsey--third place, Rebecca Neupauer--third place, Aiden Conley--fourth place, Mason Davis--fourth place.11-12 years old, Zane Phillips--first place.

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All-Star

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Jaylee Clements, left and Cady Klatt have been picked to play in the Jacksonville All-Star game in March. The girls, both seniors at Pittsfield High School have declined the invitation due to Pittsfield’s prom being the night of the event.

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PCS wrestlers bring home hardware PCS Braves Wrestling Team competed in the 18-team Chatham Glenwood Invitational, Saturday, Feb. 15. The meet featured some of the state’s best wrestlers from western, central, and southern Illinois.

The Braves placed six wrestlers in the medal round, and also saw good matches from Brady Gwartney, Trey Zenner, Elliott Fox, and Kaylee Harrison. Placing in the meet were: left tor gright, Derek Neupauer, third at 135 lbs, Austin Miller, second at 119 lb, Nate Hoover, third at 145 lbs., Joel Cook, first at 100 lbs, Levi Brorowman, third at heavyweight and James Gwartney, fifth at 126 lbs.

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PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS New Listing: 123 Acres Derry Township 80 Acres Tillable Call Scott New Listing: 360 Acres With Cabin Located In Southern Pike County Excellent Hunting!! Call Scott New Listing: 62 Acres Located in Western Pike County, 2 acre stocked pond, great area! $4,400/ acre Call Scott 80 Acres Excellent Tillable and Timber Call David 43 Acres Secluded Hunting Property with Creek Frontage & Food Plot Locations $3,690/acre Call Scott *broker owned 5 Acres All Timber, Located In Western Pike County, Prime Hunting Call David 2 Acres Great building spot located close to Kinderhook $27,500 Call Chris 43 Acres Excellent hunting and building site $3,650/acre Call David SOLD: 44 Acres All timber farm at the end of a dead end road! $3,290/acre Call Scott SOLD: 32.5 Acres Prime tillable acres broker interest SOLD: 38 Acres Awesome hunting farm in Southern Pike County Call Scott SOLD: 44 Acres Almost Pure Tillable SOLD: 40 acres great tillable property. Call Scott SOLD: 384 Acres Great hunting & tillable farm.

ADAMS COUNTY, ILLINOIS New Listing: 27 Acres Great hunting property, Creek, Timber, Pond, Comes with 5 year hunting lease on adjoining 13 acres $99,000 Call Scott New Listing: 58 Acres Great investment property!

Well balanced property with 25 tillable acres! $3,890/acre Call Scott 40 Acres Located 15 minutes from Quincy on a dead end road, Proven farm, $3,650/acre Call Chris SOLD: 7.5 Acres m/l Beautiful building site located close to Siloam Springs State Park. $3,400/acre Call Scott SOLD: 138 acres nice mix of timber and tillable. Call Scott CALHOUN COUNTY, ILLINOIS New Listing: 88 Acres Great Calhoun County recreational property! $3,200/acre Call Scott 550 Acres Unbelievable recreational property! Call Scott 64.5 Acres Located outside of Kampsville, Big timber farm $2,950/acre Call Chris SOLD: 83 Acres With Home 21 Acres Tillable/CRP, Balance Timber Perfect hunting property! $3,750/ acre Call Scott SOLD: 75 Acres Great hunting property located in Northern Calhoun County $3,750/acre Call Scott SOLD: 110 Acres With Home Turnkey hunting property Call Scott SOLD: New Listing: 71 Acres Prime bottom land tillable $10,800/acre Call David

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SCHUYLER COUNTY, ILLINOIS: SOLD: 71 Acres 20 Acres Tillable, balance in timber, Great hunting farm! $3,490/acre Call Scott AUDRAIN COUNTY, MISSOURI: SOLD: 27 Acres, 100% Tillable, Offering 5% Return On Investment, Call Chris MONROE COUNTY, MISSOURI: SOLD: 50 Acres m/l Great hunting property with small hunters cabin! Call Chris PIKE COUNTY, MISSOURI: New Listing: 48 Acres Hunting & Tillable! Call Chris SOLD: 144 Acres Excellent Hunting! Call Chris SOLD: 23 Acres Excellent small property Call Chris KNOX COUNTY, MISSOURI: New Listing: 160 Acres Excellent combination farm with great hunting! Call Chris LINN COUNTY, MISSOURI: SOLD: 40 Acres Great Investment property with excellent hunting Call Keith *broker interest RANDOLPH COUNTY, MISSOURI: New Listing: 20 Acres Nice small tillable property!

Call Chris RALLS COUNTY, MISSOURI: New Listing: 29 Acres Great Views of the Mississippi River! Call Chris New Listing: 30.5 Acres Tillable, Timber, Creek Call Chris New Listing: 79 Acres. Big Timber Farm Call Chris New Listing: 103 Acres Located Close To Center, MO Call Chris New Listing: 125 Acres Great hunting farm priced right! Call Chris SOLD: 56 Acres Great small hunting farm Call Chris SULLIVAN COUNTY, MISSOURI: New Listing: 20 Acres. Nice affordable property Call Keith New Listing: 58 Acres Hunting farm with home Call Keith New Listing: 80 Acres Nice balance of timber & tillable Call Keith New Listing: 96 Acres Huge bordering timber & priced right! Call Keith SOLD: 166 Acres Nice all around property *In cooperation with Whitetail Properties SCOTLAND COUNTY, MISSOURI: New Listing: 50.77 Acres Offering great income!

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BROWN COUNTY, ILLINOIS: SOLD: 138.5 Acres 47 Acres Tillable, Balance in timber, Call Scott In cooperation with Agrivest Inc.

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

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RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES: NEW LISTING-BARRY-30548 290TH AVE-Great seven year old ranch modular family home that features; three bedrooms, two baths, roomy living room, dining room, family room and kitchen; home also offers, over 2600 sq. ft. of living space, all electric, CA, two car garage, several outbuildings and all situated on 13 acres m/l. Great investment and opportunity. Call KEN NEW LISTING-PITTSFIELD-414 NORTH MONROE-Great two story family home, centrally located; three bedrooms; two baths; roomy living room, entertaining dining room, family room with vaulted ceiling and eat in kitchen; 30x45 detached lofted garage; partial basement; CA, GFA, vinyl siding; new concrete patio, new water lines from street to home, private back yard and much more. This family home is A MUST SEE!! Call DAVID NEW LISTING-PITTSFIELD-37379 185TH LANE-Excellent 5 bedroom, 4 bath county home situated on 11.5 acres, m/l,; GEO, CA, full finished basement with walkout, beautiful interior; one of Pike County’s best!! A MUST SEE!! Call DAVID NEW LISTING-PEARL-44709 SPRING CREEK RD.-Great ranch family home situated on 4.5 acres m/l. This home features; four bedrooms; two baths; very nice and spacious kitchen, living room and dining room; foyer and utility room; 25.5x13.3 “man cave” off of the one car attached garage; new roof; gas heat/CA; also included are a big shed, a smaller machine shed with open front and a little barn. This home is in supper good condition, great investment!! Call DAVID NEW LISTING-PITTSFIELD-117 SOUTH JACKSON ST.-Very nice two bedroom home with CA, GFA, full basement, new gas fireplace and dishwasher; living room, dining room, kitchen, utility in basement, great investment, very affordable. Call DAVID NEW LISTING-PITTSFIELD-648 SOUTH WALNUT ST.-Impressive three bedroom two bath, ranch family home, ready to move into, located in great neighborhood. This home features; living room, dining room, kitchen and family in basement, one car attached garage, GFA, CA, vinyl siding, newer roof, newer 40 gallon gas water heater, and spacious utility room in basement. Very well taken care of home in a great neighborhood, great investment! Call DAVID PITTSFIELD-414 WEST FAYETTE-Charming well maintained family home with wonderful character and charm.

This home offers; two/three bedrooms one-one-half baths, living room, kitchen; CA, newer roof, carport, much more. This home is just perfect for the family starting out or wanting to down size. Great investment opportunity.

A MUST SEE!! Call ELAINE PITTSFIELD-HIGHWAY 54-1.85 Acres/ml of commercial acreage located in the Industrial Park. Great location, great business investment and opportunity!! Priced to sell, motivated seller. Call DAVID NEBO-14026 395th Ave. Super nice story and half family home situated on 4+ acres m/l! Home features, four bedrooms, four ½ baths; family room, dining room and a great kitchen, concrete and tumbled marble counter tops, whole house was totally remodeled in 2005, GEO, slate tile, all kitchen appliance convey. Very well maintained home. Call DAVID MILTON-Lot measuring 180x170 with four buildings, located in the center of Milton. Great investment and business opportunity. Call DAVID MILTON-455 PITTSFIELD ST.-Very Nice three bedroom, two bath family home with many updates; full basement, CA; newer roof, Devries cabinets, updated electrical; attached garage; all situated on big lot. Call DAVID PITTSFIELD-REDUCED!-501 S. MADISON-Two year old ranch home, centrally located; three bedrooms, three baths, family room; full finished basement has foam/fiberglass insulated walls; GEO/heat/CA with humidity control; super insulated; custom oak cabinets and trim, three car attached garage, nice lot, covered front porch; steeple chase trees planted this spring., Call DAVID PITTSFIELD-REDUCED-328 CROSSMAN LANE-Very efficient, two bedroom home with one car attached garage; great starter home or wanting to down size; new windows; refinished floors; new inside paint; new kitchen cabinets/ fixtures; newly remodeled bathroom; on corner lot. Very efficient; priced right!! Great investment!! Call DAVID PITTSFIELD-REDUCED BY $40,000-916 EAST WASHINGTON-Two story family home on Historical East Washington St. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, three car attached garage, fenced in ground pool, total 3095 sq. ft, situated on .74 acres m/l. Great investment!! Call DAVID. PITTSFIELD-818 EAST WASHINGTON ST.-REDUCED BY $10,000- Two story family home situated on Historical East Washington St. This home features; three/four bedrooms, 2 full and one half bath; kitchen has wonderful cabinets. All situated on .63 acre m/l. Great location, Call KIRBY PITTSFIELD-419 S. MEMORIAL-REDUCED BY $20,000-Very nice and elegant two story family home centrally located; this home features added charm with refinished interior for that era; four bedrooms, two baths, CA, electric, two car attached garage, extra big lot. A MUST SEE!! Call DAVID. PENDING/SOLD SOLD-PITTSFIELD-681 S. WALNUT PENDING - PITTSFIELD - 344 N. PIPER LANE SOLD-PITTSFIELD-TWO RESIDENTIAL BUILDING LOTS PENDING-PITTSFIELD-20780 405TH ON KELLOGG ST. SOLD-MILTON-588 ELM ST. SOLD-PITTSFIELD-COMMERCIAL-101 INDUSTRIAL SOLD-PITTSFIELD-#7 AIRPORT ROAD PARK DRIVE

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

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

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SOLD-Pittsfield-120 W. Fayette-Dock height warehouse with living quarters.

SALE PENDING-NEW LISTING-Brown County 241 acres +/- Lee TWP. Very good hunting farm with 54 acres CRP and 17 acres tillable.

SALE PENDING-Pike County 138 acres +/- Derry TWP. Excellent hunting farm with significant income.

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

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

SALE PENDING-Pike County 83 acres +/- Hardin TWP. Nice investment farm with 72 acres tillable.

SALE PENDING-Pike County 65 acres +/- Pleasant Vale TWP. Beautiful hunting tract and excellent deer management location.

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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.

SOLD-Pike County 177 acres +/- Pleasant Vale TWP. Awesome secluded hunting farm on a dead end road. High deer density area!!

SOLD-Pike County 363 acres +/- Barry TWP. Big timber hunting farm with narrow ridge top fields, abundant wildlife.

SOLD-NEW LISTING-Pike County 40 acres +/- Pleasant Hill Twp. Small hunting farm with big timber and older house.

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

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13384 Hwy 96- Pleasant Hill- 3 BA,1 BA, full basement. good solid house.

5th and Orrill St Pleasant Hill- Good 45x60 Morton Building situated on 1 1/2 lots 104 W Thomas Street Pleasant Hill- 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, good well kept house.

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PITTSFIELD

New Listing - Pittsfield - 674 Kandy St. - 34 yr. old ranch style with full finished basement. Total 8 rooms, 3/4 BR., 2 1/2 baths, new kitchen, newer flooring, vinyl and brick siding, 2 car attached garage. Priced at $150,000. CALL COURTNEY 423 W. Washington, Pittsfield- 10 rm, 4 BR, 2 1/2 BA, Victorian Home. Lots of NEW, vinyl siding, gas furnace, C/A, updated electrical, Att. 2 car garage and MORE. Priced $150's CALL TAMI WEBEL REDUCED TO $149,000. $139,000.

New Listing - Pittsfield - 2 miles west on US Highway 54 - On 2 acres MOL. 1500 sq. ft. manufactured home, 7 RMS. 3 B. 2 baths, basement, central heat and A/C, vinyl siding, new roof, 3 car det. garage. PRICED AT $125,000. $115,000. CALL ROGER HALL. New Listing - RR Pittsfield - South of Pittsfield on 1 1/2 acres, 2 story home, 9 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, family room with fireplace, gas furnace, C/A, vinyl siding, thermo windows, newer det. garage and more. CALL ROGER HALL. MOTIVATED SELLER. NOW PRICED AT $150,000.

735 W. Washington St. Pittsfield- 38 yr. old brick and frame apartment building. 5-2 bedroom units, each with LR, kitchen and bath, community laundry. GREAT INVESTMENT. CALL COURTNEY FOR MORE INFO. PRICED AT $145,000. PENDING 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 - 120 W. Higbee St. - Remodeled ranch style home, 6 rms. 3 BR. New kitchen, new flooring, new siding, new asphalt shingle roof, new thermo W/D, and lots more new. Priced $84,9000. CALL COURTNEY New LIsting-Pittsfield-426 E. Washington 1 story frame home, remodeled and redecorated, 6 roms, 2 BR, basement, new kitchen and bath, refinished hardwood and ceramic floors, gas furn. and C/A, aluminum siding, new roof and more. $76,500. CALL COURTNEY Pittsfield- 628 N. Orchard St. Very Nice and Neat 5 RM, 2 BR home, C/H and A/C, Nice kitchen, vinyl siding, good roof, thermo windows. MUST SEE. PRICED $59,500. $55,000. CALL ROGER HALL. SOLD NEW LISTING - 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.

490 E. North St. Pittsfield- Ranch style home. Close to Little League Park. 5 RM, 2 BR, full basement, New heating and cooling system, Also detached out-buildings. Priced for Quick Sale at $49,000. $48,000. Call Roger New Listing - 708 W. Jefferson - Pittsfield - remodeled, 5 rooms, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, new kitchen, all new interior, gas furnace, aluminum siding, newer metal roof, thermo windows, det. garage. PRICED $48,000 (Agent interest) IMMEDIATE POSSESSSION. PENDING 303 W. Jefferson- Investment Property- 6 unit apartment house, 2 heating systems, aluminum siding, close to town. Priced Right!

Pittsfield - Building Lot On E. Adams - Approx. 155'x160'. Priced to sell. $15,000. CALL COURTNEY

BARRY

RR Barry- 3 miles Northeast of Barry- On 5 acres. 5 year old 2 story home, 10 RM, 5 BR, 4 BA, full basement with 2 car drive under garage, vinyl siding, thermo w/d, GEO heat and cooling. Priced $227,000. REDUCED $217,000. $195,000. CALL COURTNEY

GRIGGSVILLE/PERRY

New Listing - Griggsville - 30250 State Hwy 107 - On 1/2 acres, 1800 sq. ft. 8 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, walk-out basement, large deck and more. IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. Priced $90,000. With concessions.

New Listing - Griggsville - 601 S. Pearl St. - On 2 city lots. Very nice remodeled 1 1/2 story, 1300 sq. ft. home. 6 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, high eff. gas furnace, new thermo windows, new kitchen, vinyl siding and MUCH MORE. PRICED $59,000. CALL TAMI New Listing - Griggsville - 216 N. State St. - Nice 3BR ranch style home and move-in condition, fireplace, att. 1 car garage, thermo windows, vinyl siding and new metal roof.

PRICED $59,500 CALL TAMI. NEW LISTING - Griggsville - 207 S. Corey St. 2 story home, 8 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, NEW siding, NEW roof, NEW thermo windows, NEW GAS furnace and C/A. IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. TO SALE "AS IS." PRICED $59,500. CALL COURTNEY. 201 N. Union St. Griggsville- On 2 lots, 2 story home, recently remodeled, 9 RM, 4 BR, gas furnace, C/A, detached outbuilding. PRICED $72,000. CALL COURTNEY New Listing - 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

PLEASANT HILL / ATLAS / SUMMER HILL

NEW LISTING - 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! Pleasant Hill- E. Clay St. Ranch style home, 1056 sq. ft., 6 RM, 3 BR. gas furnace, C/A, att. garage, Vinyl siding, Thermo w/d, Priced $55,000. CALL COURTNEY. Atlas off Hwy 54 Atlas - Very nice 2 BR home with modern kitchen, fireplace, newer furnace, C/A, thermo w/d, vinyl siding, 24x28 det garage and more on 1 acre MOL. $73,500. Call Courtney.

NEW LISTING- 32862 Jim Town Hollow - Summer Hill - On 1/2 acre. 8 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, family room, att. garage, 24x34 dt. garage and workshop. NICE SETTING. PRICED $69,000. CALL COURTNEY

MILTON

NEW LISTING - MILTON - E. PITTSFIELD ST. - Bachelor pad. 640 sq. ft., 3 rooms, 1 BR, 1 bath, electric heat, wood siding, asphalt, single roof. NEAT! $16,5000. CALL COURTNEY NEW LISTING - MILTON - 110 DAVIS ST. - 1700 sq ft. 6 rms. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, vinyl siding, new asphalt shingle roof, thermo W/D, gas furnace, C/A, att. garage and more.

PRICED AT $58,000. CALL COURTNEY.

NEW CANTON/ROCKPORT

New Listing - 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 - 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.

ACREAGE

New Listing - 168 acres in Montezuma TWSP, Pike Co. Strictly recreational. River frontage with a great hunting future. Call Terry Rush.

New Listing - Atlas Twsp. - 53 acres m/l, 14 acres tillable, 2 acre stocked pond with some highway frontage. Call TERRY OR COURTNEY

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Real estate transfers George W. Hinchliffe and Vickie K. Hinchcliffe to Amy R. Lehigh, Pt. NW 1/4, Sec. 5, Fairmount Township.

Theodore R. Sprague to Stella Barton Inc., NE 1/4, SE 1/4 of NE 1/4, Sec. 9, Pleasant Hill Township.

JPMorgan Chase Bank NA to Charles F. Huntley, Lot 4, Wellingtons SD, Pittsfield, Pt. NE 1/4, Sec. 25, Pittsfield Township.

Eric Wayne Lundberg and Marsha Lynn Lundberg to Farmers State Bank of Pittsfield Custodian and Dan Perez Traditional IRA, Pt. NE 1/4, Pt. SE 1/4, Pt. SW 1/4, Sec. 1, Kinderhook Township.

Eric Wayne Lundberg and Marsha Lynn Lundberg to Dan L. Perez and Anita J. Perez, SW 1/4, SE 1/4 of SW 1/4, NE 1/4, NW 1/4 of SW 1/4, Sec. 1, Kinderhook Township.

Pike Square Properties LLC to Knighthawk Storae LLC, Lot 6, Blk 9, Pittsfield.

Jennifer L. LoPorto Trustee, Jennifer L. Grommet Trustee, and Jennifer L. LoPorto Revocable Living Trust to Clay Lister, Pt. NE 1/4, Sec. 5, Derry Township.

Eighth Judicial Circuit Clerk to Village of Milton, Lot 3, Blk 6, Milton.

Samuel D. Ferguson and Susan L. Ferguson to Lester White, Jr., Betty White and Daniel White, Pt. NW 1/4, Sec. 23, Detroit Township.

Dr. Louis J. Quintero, Jr. Trustee and Dr. Louis J. Quintero, Jr. Trust to Dr. Louis J. Quintero II, Pt. NW 1/4, Sec. 12, Pt. NE 1/4, Sec. 11, Pleasant Vale Township.

Louis J. Quintero and Louis J. Quintero II to Kiser Creek Farm LLC, SW 1/4, SE 1/4 of SE 1/4, SE 1/4 of SE 1/4, Sec. 11, NE 1/4, NW 1/4 of NE 1/4, Sec. 1/4, Pleasant Vale Township.

Dr. Louis J. Quintero Jr. Trustee and Dr. Louis J. Quintero Trust to Kiser Creek Farm LLC, Pt. NW 1/4, Sec. 12, Pt. NE 1/4, Sec. 11, Pleasant Vale Township.

Theodore R. Sprague to Louis J. Quintero Trustee, Louis J. Quintero Revocable Living Trust and Louis Quintero II, SW 1/4, Se 1/4 of NE 1/4, NE 1/4, NW 1/4 of SE 1/4, SE 1/4 of SE 1/4, SE 1/4 of NW 1/4, Sec. 16, Pt. SW 1/4, NW 1/4 of NE 1/4, Sec. 15, Barry Township.

Ronald Lloyd Steininter to Keith Flesner, NW 1/4, SW 1/4 of NW 1/4, Sec. 8, Hadley Township.

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The Pike County Sheriff’s Department responded Feb. 8 to a complaint of damaged property at 44131 County Highway 2, Griggsville. Reports indicate sometime after midnight, a vehicle ran off the road and struck a mailbox causing damage to the mailbox. The unidentified vehicle was pulled out by another

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

Bookings Jerry L DeJaynes, 44, Griggsville, was arrested Feb. 10 on a Pike County traffic warrant and a Pike County misdemeanor warrant, both alleging failure to appear. He posted $500 on the traffic warrant and was released pending court appearance on both charges.

Stephanie A. Dawdy, 36, Pittsfield, was arrested Feb. 11 on an Adams County traffic warrant.

She remains lodged in lieu of $300 bond.

Anthony J. Jones, 42, Pittsfield, was arrested Feb. 11 on charges of driving while suspended, operation on an uninsured motor vehicle, failure to secure a child and a Pike County body attachment. He posted $150 on the driving while suspended charge and $300 on the body attachment and was released pending court appearance.

Brenton M. Shepard, 30, New London, Mo., was arrested Feb. 12 on a misdemeanor Pike County warrant. He remains lodged in lieu of $500 bond.

Nicole R. Saxbury, 38, KinderIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 8TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTY- PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Financial Illinois, Inc. Plaintiff, vs.

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Property Address: 1270 Mason Street, Barry, Illinois 62312

LOT 6 IN MOON’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF BARRY, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF PIKE, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 1270 Mason Street, Barry, Illinois 62312 P.I.N.: 46-038-11

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First Mortgage Lien Position; SingleFamily Residence; Judgment Amount $99356.49

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF: CRYSTAL L. BAXTER and MICHAEL B. BAXTER (Husband and Wife), to adopt No. 13-AD-7 AIDEN SCOTT CONLEY, vs. AIDEN SCOTT CONLEY, A Minor, and ROBERT L. CONLEY, Respondent.

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hook, was arrested Feb. 13 on a misdemeanor Pike County warrant and an Adams County traffic warrant. She posted $100 on the misdemeanor warrant and $776 on the traffic warrant and was released pending court appearance.

Joel A. Carlton, 30, Pearl, was arrested Feb. 13 on a Pike County misdemeanor warrant. He remains lodged in lieu of $2,000 bond.

Manuel L. Pressey, 45, Nebo, was arrested Feb. 14 on charges of failure to report to police, leaving the scene of an accident, operation of an uninsured motor vehicle, driving while suspended or revoked and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. He posted $150 on the driving while suspended or revoked charge and was released.

Christopher J. McCoy, 25, Barry, was arrested on a Pike County traffic warrant alleging failure to appear, and a failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge of battery. He posted $100 on the traffic charge and $400 on the misdemeanor charge and was released pending court appearance.

Brandon E. Baird, 33, Greenfield, was arrested Feb. 16 on a misdemeanor Pike County warrant alleging failure to appear and a Pike County traffic warrant, also alleging failure to appear. He remains lodged in lieu of $350 bond on the misdemeanor charge and $300 on the traffic charge.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Pike County.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) 2.19.14, 2.26, 3.5

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Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on March 30, 2012, I, Sheriff, Paul Petty of Pike County, Illinois, will hold a sale on April 4, 2014 , commencing at 9 AM, at the Pike County Courthouse, 100 East Washington Street, Pittsfield, IL 62363, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit:

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ESTATE OF DARRELL G. NEESE Deceased NO:2013-P-63 CLAIMS NOTICE NOTICE IS GIVEN of the death of Darrell G. Neese of Pleasant Hill, Illinois and that letters of administration were issued on December 17, 2013 to Matthew D. Neese, Administrator, 605 W. Quincy St., Pleasant Hill, IL 62366, whose attorney is Tyler M. Whitaker, 116 N. Monroe St., P.O. Box 127, Pittsfield, IL 62363.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 100 E. Washington St., Pittsfield, IL 62363, or with the representative or both, within six months from the date of issuance of letters of office and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Circuit Court Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney, within ten days after it has been filed.

Administrator BY: Tyler M. Whitaker 2.12 2.19 2.26

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for service by publication having been filed, notice is herby given you, ROBERT L. CONLEY, Respondent in the above entitled ation, that an action has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit, Pike County by the Petitions, CRYSTAL L. BAXTER and MICHAEL B. BAXTER, against you, praying for leave for Petitioner, MICHAEL B. BAXTER, to adopt the minor child as his own child and for leave to change the name of AIDEN SCOTT CONLEY. NOW, therefore, unless you ROBERT L. CONLEY, the Respondent, file your Answer to the Petition to Adopt Related Child by Mother and New Spouse filed in this action, or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit, Pike County, Illinois, hosted in the Courthouse in the City of Pittsfield, Illinois, on or before the 26th day of March, A.D. 2014, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgement entered in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint.

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BID NOTICE SECTION 001116

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1. Sealed bids will be received by Pikeland CUSD #10 for construction of the following:

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WINDOW AND DOOR REPLACEMENT HIGH SCHOOL AND SOUTH ELEMENTARY Bids will be received at the place, time, and date herein after stated and publicly opened:

PLACE: Pikeland School Board Office , 512 S. Madison, P.O. Box 515, Pittsfield, IL 62363

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2. Drawings and specifications may be obtained at the Architect/Engineer’s Office, Klingner & Associates, P.C., 616 North 24th St., Quincy, Illinois 62301, by depositing $50.00 in the form of a certified or personal check for each set of documents desired.

Deposit will be returned when documents are returned in good condition within two weeks of Bid Date.

3. Drawings and specifications can be reviewed at the following locations: Architect/Engineer’s Office 4. For the purpose of providing additional information for bidders, a pre-bid conference will be held on Thursday, Feb 13, at 2:00 pm local prevailing time at the High School Cafeteria, 201 E. Higbee St., Pittsfield.

5. Bids shall be accompanied by a 5% Bid Security, and the successful bidder will be required to furnish Performance and Payment Bonds in accordance with the specifications.

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6. Bidders are notified that not less than the prevailing wage rate as determined by the Illinois Department of Labor shall be paid to all workmen performing work under this contract.

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Notice to Bidders Bids will be received until 2:00 PM Central Standard Daylight Time on Tuesday March 25, 2014 at the Pike County Health Department, 113 East Jefferson Street, Pittsfield, Illinois 62363 for the addition and construction of the Pike County Health Department Remodel Phase III project. The work will be completed in the Pike County Dental Clinic, and located at 606 West Adams Street, in Pittsfield, Illinois.

Contractors shall submit bids with references for all work under contract, and list sub contractors. The Owner Pike County Health Department reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive irregularities. Final contract will be awarded by the Pike County Health Department after the bids are received and reviewed.

The project consists of adding a 3600 square foot addition in order to convert it into a Pike County Public Health Department which will be operated by the Pike County Health Department. Work involved will include, (but not limited to): • • • • • • • • • • • •

Misc moving of Interior walls Misc Construction of new walls Patch, Repair, and Paint Walls, ceilings, floors, etc Misc Door Hardware Plumbing Work Electrical Work for per 2011 NEC Code HVAC Work Doors and Windows Concrete Work Flooring Framing Roofing

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Prevailing Wage 1. All Contracts for the Construction of Public Works are subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12).

2. The Contractor shall not pay less than the prevailing rates of wages to all laborers, Workmen, and mechanics performing work under this contract, and shall comply With the requirements of the Illinois Wages of Employees on Public Works Act (820 ILCS 130/1-12).

3. This contract calls for the construction of a “public work,” within the meaning of the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, 820 ILCS 130/.01 et seq. (“the Act”). The Act requires contractors and subcontractors to pay Laborers, workers and mechanics performing services on public works projects no less than the current “Prevailing rate of wages” (hourly cash wages plus amount for fringe benefits) in the county where the Work is performed. The Department publishes the prevailing wage rates on its website at http://labor.illinois.gov/. The Department revises the prevailing wage rates and the Contractor/subcontractor has an obligation to check the Department’s web site for revisions to Prevailing wage rates. For information regarding current prevailing wage rates, please refer to the Illinois Department of Labor’s website. All contractors and subcontractors rendering services under this Contract must comply with all requirements of the Act, including but not limited to, all wage Requirements and notice and record keeping duties.

There will be a contractors meeting and walk through on Thursday February 27, 2014 from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM at the Pike County Dental Clinic at 606 West Adams Street, Pittsfield, Illinois 62363.

Interested Bidders may contact the Architect: Stock Design-Architecture, 307 North 36th street, Suite 111 Quincy, Illinois 62301. Phone 217-223-1795 Fax 217223-2357 for plans and specifications. A non-refundable deposit of $35.00 per set is required. Plans Available February 27, 2014.

February 7, 2014 Board of Health Pike county Health department 113 east Jefferson street Pittsfield, Illinois 62363 2.12.14, 2.19

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FSB donates to Pike Unmet Needs Santa Dollars were sold for $2.50 each, which included a Santa Dollar; a collectible keepsake that is real United States currency with a Santa seal that covers George Washington, and a special gift envelope. $1.00 from each Santa Dollar sold was donated to charity with the bank matching dollar for dollar the amount raised from the sales; doubling the amount raised for charity.

Santa Dollars were sold by Farmers State Bank at all its offices; Pittsfield, Jerseyville, Winchester, White Hall, and Hull.

Get your bags full Youth from the First Baptist Church in Pleasant Hill will be out Saturday, Feb.22, picking up canned goods for the Pleasant Hill Food Pantry.

Youth group members left bags recently and are asking anyone wishing to donate to place s non-perishable items in the bags and leave them on their porch Saturday for pick-up.

Two of every three cans will go to the local food pantry and the third can will go the Carmi Children’s Home.

Call the church for more details.

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Stephanie Dehart, President of the Pike County Unmet Needs Program (right) received a $250 donation from Barb McTucker, Vice President - Farmers State Bank. This donation came as a result of the Santa Dollars charity fund raiser conducted by the bank.

ISP releases January numbers Illinois State Police District 20 Pittsfield, announced during the month of January troopers responded to 1,282 requests for service and/ or assistance from the public. These calls included assisting 170 motorists whose vehicles were disabled or in need of assistance on area highways.

In addition, Troopers handled 40 traffic crashes throughout the five counties of Adams, Brown, Pike, Schuyler and Scott. There were no fatal crashes in January.

District 20 officers completed 183 Motor Carrier Safety Inspections on commercial motor vehicles resulting in 23 vehicles/drivers being placed out of service for safety related violations. One citation was issued for

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Traffic enforcement activities resulted in 13 total alcohol related arrests which include four citations for driving under the influence of alcohol and or drugs. In addition, 290 citations were issued for Fatal Four violations,(DUI, speeding, occupant restraint, and distracted driving). Troopers also made 19 criminal arrests in the month of January.

In January, District 20 personnel presented 25 Safety Education Programs to various schools, business and civic organizations. Audiences consisted of approximately 1,500 participants with topics covering; alcohol awareness, seatbelt/child restraint safety, computer crimes/

internet safety, school bullying, rules of the road and various other public safety topics.

District 20 Troopers will be busy during the month of February. In addition to normal patrols, District 20 will be conducting seat belt enforcement zone details, speed enforcement details and motorists may encounter roadside safety checks, as well as other alcohol enforcement details.

The goals are simple, reduce fatalities and make Illinois roadways safer through education and increased enforcement.

One driving fatality is one too many and Illinois State Police are committed to driving zero fatalities to a reality.

Leeds scholarship applications available

Applications for the Leeds scholarship are available in the Pleasant Hill High School guidance office and are due Friday Feb. 28.

Seniors from Pleasant Hill High School who will be attending a post-secondary institution in the fall to pursue a career in nursing, which would include education for certification as a CAN, LPN, RN, BSN etc. are eligible.

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A dark home can be dreary and drain residents' energy levels rather quickly. Natural light has the power to make a person feel more energized, and it also can buoy spirits. As a result, many homeowners want to increase the amount of natural light in their homes.

Increasing natural sunlight in a home reduces reliance on interior lighting. This reduces energy bills and lowers the home's carbon footprint. Natural light also can help people in a home feel happier and more content.

According to the National Institutes of Health, some people experience serious mood changes during the winter months. Dubbed seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, this condition may be effectively treated with light therapy.

Exposure to more light can alleviate fatigue, loss of interest and sad or anxious feelings. Homeowners looking to increase the natural light in their homes, be it for medical or aesthetic reasons, can do so in a variety of ways. n Keep the drapes open. Opening blinds and curtains as far as they will go allows as much light to shine in without having to do major home renovations or spend any money at all. Homeowners concerned about privacy can install a window film that allows viewing from the inside only. n Clean the windows. Dirty windows obstruct sunlight from entering the home. They also can make a home appear unkempt. Spend a free day cleaning the windows so that they'll let ample light in. n Install seamless or low-profile windows and doors. Seamless sliding doors enable a large amount of light to enter the home. Such doors can replace an entire wall to brighten up a dark area of a home. The more windows and doors a home has, the brighter it will be. n Take inventory of dark spots. A room may be dark because it simply does not have a layout conducive to brightness. Is a wall blocking light from reaching a portion of the room?

Think about changing the room's layout or even making structural changes to improve light distribution. The addition of a small window on a south- or westfacing wall can greatly improve natural light. Using mirrors can also reflect light where it is needed. n Invest in skylights or solar tubes.

Both skylights or solar tubes enable light to enter a home from above.

Skylights are larger and require considerably more work to install, while solar tubes are more low-profile and

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come autumn can be planted on sunny areas of the property. This way in the summer months they will shade the house and keep it cooler, while in winter more sun will stream in when the leaves are shed. n Create a three-season room. Make a spot in the home where sun will be at a premium. A solarium or greenhouse attached to the home can be a warm and sunny spot.

Increasing natural light in a home can improve feelings of well-being and also reduce energy consumption during daylight hours.

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PLEASANT HILL CHRISTIAN CHURCH 100 S. Main, Pleasant Hill • 217-734-9280

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CHURCH OF CHRIST 307 S. Memorial, Pittsfield • 217-285-2833

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CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS 1255 W. Washington, Pittsfield • 217-285-2299

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New windows may allow more natural light to enter a home. can be put into rooms that do not abut the roofline, such as those obstructed by attic space. The tubular cylinders are installed between the roof and the ceiling and carry light through a reflective tube to the room below. Diffusers on tubular daylighting devices scatter the rays so the light doesn't cast harsh shadows, and UV filters can help protect furniture from discoloring. n Trim shrubs and trees. If trees and bushes are blocking light from entering your home, trim them to enable dappled light to come through. Deciduous trees that will naturally lose their leaves

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Make Room For Faith Science and philosophy are both truly important human endeavors.

Without them, we would probably still be stuck in the Dark Ages.

And it is worth pointing out, that science and philosophy, and indeed, all areas of learning, give one a renewed appreciation for the wondrous creation of which we are all a part. But, it is also important to realize that knowledge has its limits. We might say that knowledge is limited to the empirical realm, the realm of experience, whereas faith takes us beyond the realm of experience. As the great German philosopher Kant stated in his Critique of Pure Reason, we must “limit knowledge in order to make room for faith.� Kant was warning the metaphysicians of his day, who incorrectly thought that they could know about God and the super-sensible realms of the universe, that human knowledge simply could not extend that far. And at the same time, he was battling the unbelief of atheists who thought that faith was nullified by modern science. Quite to the contrary, Kant showed that human knowledge is limited to the empirical realm, i.e., the realm of experience, but that this has the very important benefit of making room for faith. So, we must make room for faith in our lives and open up our hearts to the reality of God.

Cost-effective and eco-friendly home improvements

Homeowners take on projects to improve their homes for a variety of reasons. Some may do so to make a home more functional, while others may do so to improve their home's resale value.

Some homeowners take on a home improvement project to make their homes more ecofriendly. Such projects are often mistakenly assumed to be costly undertakings, but there are several cost-effective ways to make a home more eco-friendly. n Upgrade your appliances. A home improvement project does not have to require the use of a hammer and nails or the hiring of a contractor. A simple home improvement project like upgradHe has made everything beautiful in its time; also he has put eternity into man’s mind, yet so that he cannot ing older appliances, including the washer and dryer, to newer, find out what God has done from the beginning to the end. more efficient models can give a R.S.V. Ecclesiastes 3:11 home a fresh look while reducing energy consumption. That reducThese religious messages are published each week in the Pike Press as a service to tion in energy consumption is a byproduct of the stricter stanour churches and are sponsored by the listed businesses: dards placed on manufacturers who must adhere to guidelines to L L I A M W I q produce products that are more energy-efficient. For example, the Natural Resources Defense Council notes that today's energyH O T E L efficient refrigerators will use less than half the energy of models come to Pittsfield, IL to experience made as recently as 15 years ago. “The Historic Hotel on the Square� n Add more insulation. Adding & find out why our reviews on tripadvisor.com more insulation or replacing older give us an EXCELLENT rating. insulation used to be an especially laborious process.

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It's time for Quiz Bowl!

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The Griggsville-Perry High School Quiz Bowl team members, Bailey Powers, left, Carl Liehr, Kayce Smith, Andy Tenllado, Kylee Snyder, Shane Mountain, Shannon Mountain and co-coach Renee Fietsam prepare for the Pike County Quiz Bowl tournament to be held Wednesday, Feb. 19. Not pictured is co-coach Kim Logsdon.

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PHS Quiz Bowl Members of the PHS Quiz Bowl team, front, Kody Freeman, left, Rodney Gordley, Hannah Ward, Madison Dean, Aubrie Westmaas, Mattie Bishop, Savannah Hibbert, back, Austin Fine, left, Josh del Rosario, Sofia del Rosario, Adam Borrowman, Ellen Geiseman, Michele Rush,

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Brian Renoud and Conner Riess are preparing for the Pike County Quiz Bowl Tournament to be held Wednesday, Feb. 19. Members of the team not pictured are Brooklynn Scharwark and Jonathan Stendback. The coach is Brianne Gerecke.

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Western Quiz Bowl The Western quiz bowl team has been competing this season and has three matches this week, last night at Pittsfield, today in Griggsville-Perry, Thursday at Illini West. Team members are, front row, left to right, Jacob Gill, Caitlin Lee, Deniz Raif, Maddie Martin, Kelsey Walker. Second row, Brendan Raftery,

Raymond Peters, Brian Johnson, Jasmine Nonroe, Madelyn Thompson, Adam Archambo, Jen Hubbard. The team is coached by Ruth Holman. Quiz Bowl week will be Feb. 24-28. – Mustache Monday, Tired Tuesday, Where’s Waldo, Wednesday, Match Thursday ( senior night) and Flashback Friday.

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Pleasant Hill’s quiz bowl team has been busy this season. The Pike County Conference meet stats today and regionals will start March 10. . Team members are, front row, left to right, Becky Giles, Justin Perez, Derek Dolbeare. Second row, Noah Lippincott, Delaynie Robinson, Pam Hirst, Ryan Snider, Keely Collard. Third row, Dakota White, Ashley Holcomb, Logan Smith, Amenah Al-Rawas. Advisor this year is Kelly Campbell.

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Despite rumors of a shrinking deer herd, there are still a few nice bucks left weeks after the hunting season ended. Russ Adams shot, not using a gun, a buck foraging in the snow for food last week.

Create a traditional kitchen full of personality and style

The kitchen is the heart of the home ... the place where memories are made while cooking, eating and sharing stories around the table. Since so much time is spent in this room, it's important to have a kitchen that fits your personality. There are many styles to choose; but traditional remains one of the most popular because of its timeless, classic look. If you're updating your kitchen, here are some tips to create a space that reflects your personal style. n Color matters. The right paint colors are integral to achieving the traditional look. Select paint colors that are warm and inviting like cream, taupe and gold. Light colors are popular in the kitchen because they provide a feeling of cleanliness and make the space feel larger. Infuse your room with a few stylish touches by incorporating accents in darker or richer shades, especially in the furniture, wood trim or flooring. --n Quality fixtures. When designing your new kitchen, don't overlook the faucets. They get used many times during the day - needing to withstand heavy usage and tie into the overall design of the kitchen. n Storage with flair. Replacing cabinets is usually the most expensive part of a kitchen remodel, so take your time and choose carefully. First, think about the color and the type of wood. White painted cabinets with intricate details and raised-panel doors are a popular choice for traditionally styled kitchens. Adding eye-catching details also goes a long way. Be sure to finish the top of the cabinets

with decorative molding or swap wood-fronts with glass panels. And, since it's all about the details, choose decorative knobs and pulls, as well as a towel bar or towel ring that match both the style and finish of your faucet to add fashion and function. n Luxury countertops. Granite and butcher block are great choices for countertops. According to the National Association of Home Builders, granite is the most desirable, must-have kitchen feature. This is likely because it's scratch- and chip-resistant, not to mention this material is a classic design choice that withstands the test of time. n Butcher block not only adds a warm look to your kitchen, it's also functional as it provides an ideal area for chopping food. Plus, these countertops are easy to clean just use soap and water. For added appeal, use two types of materials, one on the main countertop area and another on the kitchen island. n Decorative lighting. Since the kitchen is the place you chop and dice, not to mention socialize with loved ones, you need both ambient and task lighting. For ambient lighting, consider a chandelier. Hang it over the kitchen island or the dining space to add a sophisticated touch.

Task lighting should be brighter: use pendants and recessed lights over workplaces like countertops, the sink and stove.

With these few key tips, you'll soon have the elegant, traditional kitchen you've always desired.

Four quick color tips to awaken your home in 2014 While many resolutions are based on eating healthier and exercising more, homes rarely receive the same promise of improvement. This year, resolve to give your home some attention by committing to a new coat of paint. Painting can be a quick and cost-effective way to refresh your home, so consider updating several spaces for a clean start.

Color inspiration comes from anywhere. The latest color and decor trends are great starting points.

Shades from the Dutch Boy 2014 Color Trends Forecast can modernize a space with a look that matches your taste and personality. The trends collection is called Awaken and is comprised of four distinct palettes - Gather, Connect, Explore and Serene. These collections represent a renewed commitment to the environment.

by adding exposed shelving. This will update the look, plus add storage space. An indoor herb garden is also a great way to add green to the room and fresh ingredients to your cooking.

n Cook with color Looking to make a big impact in your kitchen on a small budget? A new color can awaken your kitchen to make it the center for all to gather.

Try hues from the Dutch Boy Gather color palette, with a mix of decorative and functional kitchen items such as serving bowls, platters and pitchers. You can also rejuvenate your kitchen with an open, airy feel

n Welcome with color Create a warm welcome guests will love by pairing a bright hue on foyer walls with an eye-catching display of white-framed photos or a grouping of ornamental mirrors and plates. Paint stair risers with bold colors and patterns such as chevron, stripes or stencils for a modern and chic flair. Opt for a deeper shade of paint to hide scuff marks. Finish off

n Dine with color If your dining furniture is looking a bit outdated, consider painting it.

Chairs, tables, side boards, buffets and more can be revitalized in just one weekend. Be sure to properly prep your project so it withstands the wear and tear of regular usage.

If your buffet or china cabinet has seen better years, remove the glass panels and drawers, and paint it a neutral hue. Swap out old hardware with new for an easy, upgraded look.

Color will easily bring new life to any piece and will blend together your home's new style.

the space with a set of new rugs. n Comfort with color Re-energize yourself by making calming updates to your bedroom.

Paint your walls a cool hue, to incorporate a sense of relaxation and tranquility to your resting space. Adding touches of new color and comfort with bedding sets, pillows and luxury throws can quickly upgrade your sleeping space. Accent the space with color-complementing window treatments. For added rest, choose light-blocking materials to prevent excess light from waking you before your alarm.

By following these simple tips, such as refreshing your paint colors, updating accessories or completing other color-inspired projects, your home will be freshly styled and you'll be enjoying your space for years to come.

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Eagle

sightings in unusual places

Traditionally bald eagles can be seen along the river during cold weather, but more and more of the majestic birds are being seen farther away from water’s edge. Craig Alloway, who was visiting his parents, who live at Newburg corner, near Detroit when he noticed approximately eight eagles feasting on a deer carcass. He said there were seven or eight, including a young eagle.

Ducks Unlimited protects “wilderness” wetland Ducks Unlimited (DU) recently took another important step to protect the last remaining vestiges of undeveloped wetland habitat remaining in central Illinois. Stewart Lake is a remote and largely inaccessible natural backwater lake along the Illinois River near Browning. It is part of a complex of backwater lakes, wetlands, sloughs, and forested islands that cover nearly 30 square miles at the confluence of the Sangamon and Illinois Rivers.

According to Eric Schenck, DU’s manager of conservation programs,

the purchase of 744 acres at Stewart Lake is part of a larger 5-year conservation strategy to protect 3,000 acres of Illinois River wetland habitat under DU’s new Big Rivers initiative.

“Stewart Lake is a fantastic example of what the Illinois River Valley probably looked like a hundred years ago,” said Schenck during an announcement of DU’s purchase at the wetland organization’s annual state convention in East Peoria.

“Stewart Lake has a ‘wildernesslike’ character about it and is one of

about two dozen important wetland sites along the Illinois River that migrating waterfowl depend upon year after year.”

Outgoing state chairman Galen Johnson from Pawnee, thanked DU members, donors and the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation for the $834,000 that was needed to make the acquisition of Stewart Lake possible. “DU is fortunate to have this kind of support that allows us to protect best of the best wetland habitat remaining in Illinois,” Johnson added.

Save money without skimping on style on your kitchen remodel Home remodel projects don't have to require an extensive budget, or look cheap when using less expensive materials. If you're interested in updating the look of your kitchen this year, you can find products and materials that allow you to create a beautiful and stylish home without paying a high price.

The trick to finding these products and materials is keeping an open mind, says Summer Baltzer, interior designer and former host of HGTV's Design on a Dime.

"Most homeowners are surprised by how reasonable kitchen redecorating can be when they use and reorganize existing furniture and cabinetry in new ways, or by taking a new look at how technology has improved the products their grandmothers had in their kitchens," Baltzer says. "We can save money without skimping on style, using what is already there and bringing back what has worked for years with a new look."

For example, laminate was the kitchen countertop surface of choice

"back in the day." Today's laminate has evolved to improve its style looking like real wood, stone or tile.

When remodeling your kitchen, consider ways to use what already exists, but upgrade it with a fresh, new look. For example, if your kitchen countertops are faded, covered in stains and worn out, don't try to replace everything. Instead, consider replacing just the tops with granite-styled laminate - designed to mirror the look of granite, but at a fraction of the cost. . This way you can keep the existing cabinets, but change the color and look of the room simply by switching out the countertops.

Or consider turning a former countertop or table into a beautiful faux butcher block - without the expensive cost or ongoing maintenance of real wood. From darker oaks to light maples, laminate can transform the look of your kitchen quickly and easily.

Another way to give your kitchen a fresh new look is modernizing the style. Backsplashes by the sink

are very trendy in restaurants and homes these days, but tiling a large area with stone or granite can be both time-consuming and costly.

Instead, consider choosing a laminate that will bring out the colors of the room, and add a bit of patterning to the walls.

Switching out the fabrics in the kitchen will help you finalize the entire project within a reasonable budget. Keep the counter-height chairs, but add new seat cushions or replace the current seat cushions for a fresh style. Swap out the curtains in the window to enhance the new color scheme. Hang some new towels - you may be surprised, but the room will look completely different.

As you begin to plan your kitchen remodel, keep an open mind and take a new look at those long-term products that have improved over the years. Consider how laminate designed to replicate granite, marble, stone or wood could drastically improve the look of your kitchen.

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400C FOR RENT Jersey County

2011 JEEP Patriot Latitude.

38,478 miles, Blackberry Pearl color, heated leather seats, 4WD, asking $17,000, call 309-221-8245. 2.19

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300 FARM MARKET for sale alfalfa round bales, alfalfa hay, mixed allgrass, no rain. Call 217-4736774. 2.26 6-8 cattle pipe gates. 6-66 1/2 steels posts for sale. 217734-1811. TF heavy round bale grass hay. 6 ft. net wrapped. Also 5 bales round net wrapped straw. 217-491-0697. 3.5

400A FOR RENT Calhoun County 3 BR 2 BA house. Full basement, in the country outside of Kampsville, IL. No pets: call 217-370-7310. 2.26 Apartment for rent. Call Matt 618-576-2766 or 618576-2449. TFCNH commercial building for rent. Hardin, IL. Call (618)498-1234 and ask for Business Department. TF

For Rent: 3 bedroom, 2 bath house. Full basement in the country outside of Kampsville, IL. No pets: Call 217-370-7310. 2.19

For Rent: 3 bedroom home in Jerseyville.

Available immediately.

Small bedroom home with large fenced yard. Rent and deposit. $650. Call or text 618-946-5494. 2.26

400D FOR RENT Pike County 2 br house for rent No smoking No pets. Security deposit required. 217-2854502. TF 1 and 2 BR apartments available. No smoking.

No pets. Security deposit required. 217-285-4502 TF office space Prime location. Ample parking. West Washington St., Pittsfield.

Call 217-285-2848 or 217285-5925. 3.19

600 HELP WANTED 1200/1600 a wk Team driving, tanker endorsement. Home on weekends.

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Safety bonus. 217-2577282. 2.26 carrier: Two routes open in Pittsfield. Lucrative routes for morning delivery.

If interested, please call Brian at 217-245-5121 ext.

226. 2.26 CAREGIVER: Are you interested in part-time employment: CareLink is hiring caring, dependable individuals to provide inhome care in this area.

Flexible hours. Paid orientation and training. Work as a team with Nurse Care Coordinator to help clients live safe and healthy in heir own homes. Applications available online at: www. carelinknurse.com or call Toll Free: 877-884-8480. 2.19

Newly remodeled office space on the square in Pittsfield. For more information, call 217-473-8811.

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2 bedroom trailer for rent in Pittsfield. Call 217-2854674, leave message, or call 217-491-0088. TF HOUSE FOR RENT or sale PC. North of New Salem. To buy or rent. 3 BR, 1 BA, new paint and carpet. No pets.

Call 217-491-0316 for more information. 2.26 house for rent 2-3 BR, 1 BA, located in Rockport. No smoking, no pets. $375 month and $375 deposit. Available March 1. Contact Denise at 618420-6917. 2.19

400E FOR RENT Scott County FOR RENT storage building Winchester. all 618-4981234. Ask for Jane. TF

500 FOR SALE yukon gold potatoes, 15 lb. bags. $3.98. Breakfast cereal, candies, and more at discount prices. Valley View Bakery and Bulk Foods.

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Time Clocks, Acroprint 125 $100 and Acroprint 150 $125. Call Jane at 618498-1234. TFN

600 HELP WANTED assistant managers & shift managers: Pizza Hut in Pittsfield is seeking motivated individuals with management experience. Pay is very competitive. Excellent benefits including 401K with employer match and paid vacation. Apply online at jobs.pizzahut.com. 2.19 part-time cook Apply to West Pine Retirement Village. 508 West Pine, Jerseyville Monday through Friday, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. TFN

1100C REAL ESTATE Jersey County land for sale 0.51 acres in Elsah next to entrance of Joywood.

NOT zoned in subdivision.

Could be building lot or for a garage. $3,000 obo. Call Vince 618-223-0967. 2.26

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deer hunters: Rent Pittsfield country home away from home. 3 BR, sleeps 6+, fully furnished, move-in ready. 573-549-2530. Cell: 636-358-6994. TF Local Hunter looking to lease a farm in Pike County or Northern Calhoun County 217-4910181. TF

900A NO TRESPASSING Calhoun County Absolutely nO TRESPASSING on the property of Lloyd and Debbie DeSherlia in Batchtown.

Violators will be prosecuted. 8.7.14 NO TRESPASSING on Marty Aderton property in Hardin.

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No trespassing On Jack and Mary Jeaen Aderton properety in Hardin. 5.1.14 no trespassing no hunting on property owned

by Martha Knight (also known as Marty Aderton), Lincoln Valley Road, Hardin. 11.11.14

900C NO TRESPASSING Jersey County private property No hunting or trespassing on any property owned

by Gary Rothe, Teri Rothe Kirbach and Debra Rothe in Jerseyville, Illinois in Jersey County. Violaters will be prosecuted. 12.19.14

900D NO TRESPASSING Pike County no trespassing on any and all land owned

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1100A REAL ESTATE Calhoun County MULTI-UNIT RENTAL property. Great income producing property. Priced to sell! Call Chris at the Bank of Calhoun. 618-5762211. TF

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Commercial Building for rent Hardin, IL

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

Ref. available. 937-2140460. 3.26.14

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

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

3BR house with unattached garage w/ building.. 309 W. Congress, Griggsville. Call 217-2481958. 3.5

looking to lease hunting ground. Short term or long term. 618-550-9406.

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FARM LEASE seekingup to 300 acres to lease in or near Pike County for hunting. Absolutely not an outfitter, just family and close friends. 601-466-4436. 2.19

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Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Large Estate Auction

PIKE COUNTY, IL

2601 Lakeland Blvd., Mattoon, IL

From Interstate 57 – Take Exit 184 North 2 miles

LAND AUCTION

Sunday, February 23, 9:00 A.M.

Antiques ~ Primitives ~ Guns ~ Hunting & Fishing Collectibles

Porcelain & Cast Iron Cookstoves - - Stoneware - - Farm & Kitchen Primitives Collector’s Fans - - Dishes - - 30 Showcases Full Advertising Tins, Signs & Thermometers - - Local Advertising 30 Rifles, Shotguns & Hand Guns - - BB Guns Vintage & Modern Fishing Tackle - - Pocket Knives inc/Case XX - - Military Archery - - Indian Artifacts - - Mounts - - Reloading Wood & Paper Shell Boxes - - Winchester Tools & Lights Firearm Store Displays - - Vintage & Collector’s Ammo - - Powder Cans Game Calls - - Hunting Collectibles See 500 Photos at www.bauerauction.com * 2 Auction Rings All Day - - Sale Held Indoors Alan Kaufman Estate, Age 52 - 2nd of 4 Auctions

208 ACRES +/- • 4 TRACTS Friday, March 7, 2014 • 11 AM Auction Location- Crossroads Center 125 W. Jefferson St. Pittsfield, IL Property Location: 30526 Jim Town Hollow Rd Rockport, IL. 2.5 miles west of Summer Hill, IL. Tracts are in Sections 15 & 16 of Atlas Twp., Pike Co, IL.

Bauer Auction Service, LLC.

Don Bauer Lic.#44000178 Ph. (217) 459-2579

Hank Bauer Lic.#44000242

Ph. (217) 459-2806

21st Annual

Feb. 21, 22 & 23, 2014

• Great Opportunity!

• Tillable Land, Pasture, Timber, 4-Ponds, 3 BR Home & Buildings • FSA: 150 Acres m/l Open Tillable & Pasture • 4 Contiguous Tracts!

• Tracts 1 & 2 sell subject to 2014 Farm Tenancy • Pikeland School District/ Pike Co. Water District

Fri. 2-9p Sat. 10a-7p, Sun 10a-5p

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Tract 1: 46 ac m/l, 33.5 tillable FSA acres. Rolling productive tillable, 2 ponds, pasture, waterways. South of Jim Town Hollow Rd & west of the Tract 4 home-site.

Tract 2: 114 ac m/l, 84.14 tillable FSA acres. Rolling tillable, timber, pond, pasture & grass.

Borders Tracts 1, 3 & 4. Access via Jim Town Hollow Rd at the NE corner of the farm.

Tract 3: 41 ac m/l. Approx. 50/50 pasture & timber. Fenced, year-around spring! Scenic secluded home-site potential! West of Tracts 1& 2. Jim Town Hollow Rd borders on north side.

Tract 4: 7 ac m/l, House, Shed, Bins, Pond, Pasture. 1590 s.f. 3-BR, att. garage, fireplace, hardwood, basement, rural water! 40x60’ machine shed, 3 bins, grain leg/mill, 2 outbuildings. Pond, pasture & lots. Jim Town Hollow Rd frontage and may view tracts at their convenience. To view the home or for more info please contact Brian Curless at 217-242-1665 or email: bcurless@adams.net.

Attorney for Sellers- Ron Hoskin 130 S Madison Pittsfield, IL 217-285-4822

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Curless Auction – Brian Curless Auctioneer 217-242-1665 IL Lic. #440000013 www.curlessauction.com

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTYJERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS

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February 22nd & 23rd • 2014

ABSOLUTE 2-DAY PIKE COUNTY, IL

LAND & MACHINERY AUCTION

Friday, February 21 • 11 AM

Auction Location: Crossroads Center 125 W. Jefferson St. Pittsfield, IL 547.37 AC m/l • 5 TRACTS 386 ac Productive Tillable Land • 52 ac CRP • 47 ac Pasture • Timber • 3-BR Brick Home • Buildings • 20K bu. Grain Storage • Great Opportunity!

OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC, PLAINTIFF, VS

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ERIC OGLESBY; CYNTHIA OGLESBY A/K/A CYNTHIA A. OGLESBY A/K/A CYNTHIA A. ANDERSON;, DEFENDANTS.

Sat., 8-4 p.m. & Sun., 9-3 a.m.

25484 CRYSTAL LAKE ROAD JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052

Sat., Admission - $5......12 & under FREE with Parent Sun., Admission - $5...... Women & Kids FREE

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 December 9, 2013, JERSEY COUNTY SHERIFF in JERSEY County, Illinois, will on March 17, 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:

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• Guns & Ammo • Military Gear & Apparel • Knives & Swords • Hunting Supplies • Hunting Outfitters • Survival Gear • Fire Arms & Self Defense Training & Equipment • Air Soft Training Guns

Show info- 217.248.1698 • Table Booking Call- 217.370.4514

Saturday, February 22 • 10 AM Auction Location: 26870 305th St. Barry, IL at Tract 1 site Combine, Heads, Tractors: 02 NH TR99 combine 1726 hrs; NH 996 6-30 CH; NH 973 20’ Table; 04 CIH MX210 MFWD, 4270 hr; 94 JD 7200 MFWD, 740 ldr, 3741 hr; Ford 5000; Ford 8N parts. Equipment: JD 7200 12-30 No-till Planter; JD 750 15’ Grain drill; JD 960 21’ fc; CIH 496 18.5’ Disk; Tye 5-shank Para-till 3 pt; EZ-Trail 510 Grain Cart; DMI 300 bu auger cart; Westfield 100-71 Grain auger; BH 2615L 15’ Cutter; JD Gator 2WD 488 hr , JD 425 54” mower 859 hr and more! Consigned By Morrow Trust: JD 4630 9200 hr, QR; JD 5400 MFWD, 4200 hr, w/JD 540 loader, ROPS; JD 1508 Batwing; JD 709 7’ cutter. Pick-up: 04 Chevy Z71 4x4 ext cab, 123K mi, V8.

Shop Equipment • Antiques • Nice BR & DR Furniture • Appliances • Piano PLEASE VISIT WEBSITE FOR FULL LISTING, MAPS, PHOTOS & INFO! Attorney for Sellers- Mark Cassens 506 Vermont St. Quincy, IL 217-224-2555

KENDRICK AND BETTY FESLER ESTATE Curless Auction – Brian Curless Auctioneer 217-285-5211 IL Lic. #440000013 www.curlessauction.com IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 8TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTY- PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Financial Illinois, Inc. Plaintiff, vs.

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Mary J. Moss; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Charles Moss; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

Property Address: 1270 Mason Street, Barry, Illinois 62312 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on March 30, 2012, I, Sheriff, Paul Petty of Pike County, Illinois, will hold a sale on April 4, 2014 , commencing at 9 AM, at the Pike County Courthouse, 100 East Washington Street, Pittsfield, IL 62363, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: Commonly known as: 1270 Mason Street, Barry, Illinois 62312 P.I.N.: 46-038-11 First Mortgage Lien Position; SingleFamily Residence; Judgment Amount $99356.49 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765

ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Pike County.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) 2.19.14, 2.26, 3.5

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WWW.DIAMONDEXPOCENTER.COM ALL FIREARMS MUST BE UNLOADED & TIED INOPERATIVE. TIES WILL BE PROVIDED FOR PURCHASE 24hr. armed guards/free parking • food available in building/ Plane now to attend.

All Firearm regulations must be observed

TAX NO. 42-04-243-007-00 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 25484 CRYSTAL LAKE ROAD JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052 Description of Improvements: ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH NO GARAGE The Judgment amount was $125,137.19. Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certi-

fied 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 #PA1215729 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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