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F2 tornado cuts through Pike By beth zumwalt Pike Press

A tornado rated at F2 cut a 12-mile long, 80 feet wide path across Pike County last Thursday afternoon. Originally, several were skeptical it was a tornado since no tornado warnings were issued but no one needed to convince Tom Barger of near Detroit. He saw it. “I was out with Rodney Parsons doing some work on the farm when it started raining pretty hard,” Barger said. “I told Rodney we better step in one of these huts. My hired man was

on the tractor and he started our way, seeking shelter, too.” Barger said just as he and Parsons stepped toward the shed, he saw the cloud coming. “I told him we better get in and get down behind something,” Barger said. The two men hunkered down, lying nearly flat on the ground, hanging on to an iron gate that was there. “If that gate hadn’t been there, we would have been blown to who knows where,” Barger said. “The building we were in is completely

gone as is the other one that was hit by it. Jed Moore, my hired man, was getting off the tractor and was going to get in the shed with us when he was hit by a piece of something that was flying through the air. He has a shoulder injury.” In addition to the two cloth-covered Quonset hut type buildings, Barger lost a barn and another barn suffered severe damage and may not be repairable. His home also suffered some damage but the house survived better than the outbuildings. Other than the injury to Moore and some bumps and bruises to Barger and

Parsons, no injuries were reported. Across the road, the Parks Livestock facility just west of Detroit was nearly leveled by the storm. No injuries were reported to the approximately six people at the facility at the time or to any of the 200 hogs in the building. Parks officials were expected on scene yesterday to inspect the damage and make a determination as to their next step. Ida McAllister, who lives in Detroit, said she saw the storm and says it scared her to death. “It was out if the field behind

our house,” McAllister said. “I had never seen a tornado before. It’s not like on television or this one wasn’t. It wasn’t all spindly at the bottom, it was wide at the bottom and it had pieces of tin and other debris going around in it.” The storm’s path shows it first started about 2:40 p.m. near Martinsburg. Roger and Gail Walston report damage to their shed, broken windows in their house and minor damage to other outside fixtures. Neither of the Walstons were home when the storm hit. (See TORNADO, A2)

Noble makes dean’s list. See page B1

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Friends and neighbors were at the home of Tom and Sue Barger within minutes of hearing the news of the storm’s devastation. Crews worked in the cold wind that followed the storm and more volunteer workers arrived Friday to fix the roof on the house.

Math team sends several to state. See page D2

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Hart continues winning streak. See page D3

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A tree full of debris defined the landscape at the Parks Livestock, west of Detroit was flattened in the An ag bulding at the Patty Baughman residence off County Highway 7, east of the Tom and Sue Barger property west of Detroit. F2 tornado. Officials were to visit the scene Tuesday to Watson Cemetery, was blown away and contents strewn over miles. A large grain Bargers suffered extensive damage in the storm. determine if rebuilding is a possibility. bin was also blown down. More storm pictures are on page B1.

Committee wants to answer questions about proposed tax Tornadoes start strong in regionals. See page C8 pikepress.com

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By beth zumwalt The Weekly Messenger The committee tasked with educating the community about the one-cent sales tax question on the March 18 ballot is gearing up with plans for the next three weeks. Town hall meetings, informational stations in each community, a web site, social media, radio appearances and a letter to the editor campaign are all in the works. According to Andi Henry of Pittsfield, who is on the committee, the group has plans to spread the word to as many places as possible. “I haven’t talked to anyone who is against it,” Elliott said. “I have talked to a lot of people who don’t understand it or have

misconceptions about it, but once they hear the facts, they are much more supportative. I hear ‘I didn’t know that’ a lot. ” The ballot initiative will ask voters to approve a one-cent sales tax to go to the schools. The money generated by the sales tax will be limited to very specific uses. Only capital repairs or improvements are allowed uses for the money. The money cannot be spent for salaries, books, supplies or materials. “Each district is different and will use the money in different ways,” Elliott said. “Pikeland is going to use the money for debt reduction and to air conditioned buildings and reduce debt, which in turn will lower the taxes Pikeland

Elliott also said the tax will levies for each year.” Henry said even if the one give districts more control cent sales tax doesn’t lower over the money rather than the state, which taxes in a frequently particular reneges on district, it >>An informational financial could keep meeting about obligations. taxes from “ I o w a rising. the proposed one has had this “If the state comes percent sales tax tax for years in and says will be held at 7 p.m. and I talked you have to a superto fix that Tuesday, March 4 at intendent door, then Crossroads Center in Iowa,” you have the H e n r y money to fix in Pittsfield. said. “They that door,” passed the she said. bill in 1999 “The way it and just is now, they would have to levy recently built a new elemenin Life Health and Safety to tary school without having to bond for it. They were able pay for the door.”

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to use $3.2 million they had accumulated and the remaining $1.5 million will be paid off in 10 years, using the sales tax money. There was no increase to the property owners.” Local area school districts with the one-cent sales tax include Cass and Schuyler, both about the same size as Pike County, and with similar demographics. Henry said the Iowa district she talked to was also similar in size to Pike. Although Henry said she has heard of no organized negative effort working against the sales tax, she knows people have reservations about some parts of the tax. “Some people have said it is a regressive tax, that it

hurts the lower income people more than the middle or upper class,” Henry said. “But anything that is not taxed now, such as prescriptions and groceries or cars, trucks, ATVs, farm machinery or farm supplies, will not have the tax added. And as other counties add the tax, Pike County people shopping out of town will be supporting other school districts. At least 15 other counties have the proposal on the March ballot. Henry acknowledges the proposal has failed twice before but thinks the economy is different now and there is also a strong desire to get away from property taxes to fund education. (See TAX, A2)

wrestler gets sweet send-off

Obituaries in this issue: Bloodgood, Capps, Cawthon, Fesler, Foster, Hoskins, Hull

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Saukee wrestler Logan Thiele got a sendoff he’s sure to remember when he got to ride a fire truck around town to celebrate and wish him luck before the state wrestling tournament in Champaign. Fireman Jim Shade, right, watched as Thiele’s friends cheered him on. Thiele won his first match at state but lost the next two, eliminating him from competition. For more information about Thiele’s trip to state, see page C8. C

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Caylee Fernandez, left, and Jax Fesler showed up with signs to wish Logan Thiele good luck at the state wrestling competition. Thiele was the one Saukee to advance to the state wrestling tournament. He is the son of Mark and Annette Thiele.

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FFA shows support for active duty military By JEANETTE WALLACE Pike Press The Pittsfield High School FFA chapter has begun a project that involves placing signs with the names of active duty military around the town. "The city is putting them up for us," Jody Heavner, PHS FFA advisor, said. The idea for the project came when the FFA saw something similar in another town. "It was a little more of a temporary sign and we decided we wanted something a little more permanent that will stay up as long as they're in active duty." When the soldier is no longer on active duty, the sign with their name will be taken down and given to them or their family. At the moment, the group has had 26 signs made and placed on the side streets and around the square in Pittsfield but they're hoping to add more. The total cost of the project is $3,500 with each sign and bracket costing around $80. The FFA has raised money for the project through donations and fundraisers. "We are accepting names for other active duty military," Heavner said. "As we add more names we'll add more signs. We don't want anybody left out." To give the FFA a name, Heavner can be reached at the high school at 217-285-6888.

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The Pittsfield High School FFA chapter has placed signs with the names of active duty military and branch of service around the square in Pittsfield and nearby streets. To add a name to their list of future signs to be placed, contact Jody Heavner, Pittsfield FFA advisor, at the high school at 217-285-6888.

County Board signs contract with ambulance workers By JEANETTE WALLACE Pike Press The news was reported at the Pike County Board meeting Monday, Feb. 25, that the ambulance labor contract had been signed earlier that evening but that contracts for the courthouse personnel and the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) have yet to be signed. "At this time we are not going to sign the agreement with the courthouse personnel because there is a part in the agreement that the union had put in the contract for us to sign that we do not believe we agreed to," Justin Noble, labor committee chairman, said. The labor committee is currently waiting for a response from the union to find out if they will have to have further negotiations. Noble explained that the committee has not received any communication from Doug Crawford with the FOP for a month-and-a-half. Cynthia Foote of Zumbahlen, Eyth, Surratt, Foote & Flynn, LTD attended the county board meeting and went over the audit report with members. She reported that the financial statements as of Nov. 30, 2013 were in accordance with the accounting principals generally accepted in the USA. She explained some of the numbers from 2013, including the total expendi-

tures in the general fund which were down $100,000 from 2012. The total expenditures in the general fund were $4,045,285. There was a loss in revenue of $150,275 which left an ending fund balance of $1,035,161. Some of the other funds discussed were the Health Department fund and the Illinois Municipal Retirement fund. The total revenue in the Health Department fund was $1,541,951 and expenditures were $1,867,023 which left an ending fund balance of $300,439. The Illinois Municipal Retirement fund's total revenue was $636,104 and expenditures were $590,956 which left an ending fund balance of $446,893. "It definitely went in the right direction this year," Foote said. During the public safety report, Cleve Curry brought up rates per ambulance call in response to Medicare raising the amount on which they will pay. The charge for the ALS1 emergency rate for a resident will increase from $481 to $490.51 and the ALS2 rate will increase from $697 to $709.95. This will reflect the amount on which Medicare pays 80 percent. It was also reported that the ambulance employees will lease the former Dr. Ansari office for six months and then by 30 day periods

for $800 a month. Employees were offered two possible housing locations in Illini Hospital but it was agreed that neither would fully suit their needs. "They offered us places and remodeling if we chose to stay there," Curry said. During the Insurance Committee report, James Sheppard discussed an amendment to employee health insurance. In the future if a spouse of an employee can be covered elsewhere, such as by an employer, the board will require the spouse to sign up for that insurance. During the building and grounds report, Michael Boren, committee chairman, explained that he spent two mornings in the office of the Supervisor of Assessments looking at all the properties that are owned by Pike County. He'll need to review the information for a few more hours before he can give a full report of his findings. "There are many odd pieces of property throughout the county that we, Pike County, own," Boren said. "I need to pursue this further before I give a final report." Boren also reported that the ag committee had discussed filling the vacancy of the office of Pike County Zoning Administrator. The position will remain part-time at three days

Republicans gather for Lincoln Day Dinner Approximately 200 Republicans gathered at Crossroads dining room in Pittsfield Feb. 20 to prepare for the upcoming primary election. Republican County Chairman Robert Browning greeted the crowd and shared the duties of master of ceremonies with Carrie Martin, candidate for the Pike County Board and with 100th District State Representative C. D. Davidsmeyer of Jacksonville, who is running for re-election. Scott Syrcle, candidate for Pike County Treasurer, began the evening with prayer and spoke later. Supervisor of Assessments Cindy Shaw, who is running for re-election, was introduced, as were Fred Bradshaw and Jim Sheppard, both running for re-election to the county board. Regional Superintendent of Schools, Debbie Niederhauser, who is also running again, spoke briefly.

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State Senator Sam McCann spoke in behalf of Senator Kirk Dillard, one of four GOP candidates for governor. Former County Chairman John Birch spoke in behalf of State Treasurer Dan Rutherford and Tim Sickmeier of Mason County spoke in favor of State Senator Bill Brady. Rutherford and Brady are both Republican gubernatorial candidates. Kim Bush spoke in behalf of Paul Schimpf, former Marine JAG officer, who is running for Illinois Attorney General. Featured speaker of the evening was Al Salvi, GOP candidate for U.S.

Senate in 1996. He described the charges, ultimately deemed unfounded, which he faced from Lois Lerner of the Federal Elections Commission in that campaign. Salvi has been on several recent Fox News programs due to the fact that the same Lois Lerner has been linked to the IRS investigations of many conservative organizations. In an appearance before a Congressional committee, she refused to testify, citing her 5th Amendment rights to remain silent. Salvi said GOP candidates should be aware, “the press and the bureaucracy are against you.”

per week (or 24 hours per week), with a starting salary of $20,000. Anyone hired will be subject to a six month probationary period. The previous Zoning Administrator, Angela Moss, resigned last month. Chairman Andy Borrowman stated that the board has received several applications for the position which has a deadline of March 7. The board also voted to appoint Dan Doran as a trustee of the Samuel Taylor Cemetery Association for a term of six years ending June 30, 2020 and board members also appointed David Barton to Nebo Cemetery Board to fill the unexpired term of Dallas Barton ending May 31, 2015. A resolution recognizing the Quincy Convention and Visitors Bureau as the entity authorized to represent Pike County in its tourism promotional efforts was approved. The board appointed the economic and community development committee to oversee the accommodations tax and work with the advisory board. Members of the Economic and Community Development committee are Fred Bradshaw, chair, Dan Mefford and Tami Webel. There was no closed session and the meeting was adjourned at 9 p.m.

Tornado (Continued from A1) Becky Ruble, who lives just down the road, was home and said the storm probably lasted only 30-45 seconds. She said her 14ft boat and trailer were picked up and parked in some trees on the back corner. The storm continued on a northeast path, cutting a wide swath through evergreen trees on both sides of the Martinsburg Blacktop. The storm continued over to the area by the Watson Cemetery where it totally destroyed a machine shed owned by Gerard Brothers. Some equipment in the shed was also damaged. Pieces of the blowing shed also damaged tombstones in the Watson Cemetery. Another shed east of the cemetery was totally destroyed, as was a grain bin. Damage was also evident at Eagle Valley Farms owned by the John Thomas family. Trailers were tipped over and debris was scattered. Another shed further to the northeast, near the Bunny Richards farm, was also blown completely away. The storm topped the hill behind the Barger house before striking it and Parks Livestock and traveling on in a northeasterly direction. Minor damage was reported along the rest of its route. Teresa Harrison lives north of

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Detroit and she said she had just gotten out of the shower when the storm hit. “It really did sound like a freight train,” she said. “There was no warning or anything.” David Greenwood, Pike County Emergency Services Disaster coordinator, said the tornado was wrapped in rain, making it difficult to identify on the radar. “There was severe thunderstorm warnings for our area, but nobody expected it to pop out a tornado.” Greenwood said there is no doubt it is a tornado. He has a video of the storm and enough eyewitnesses to meet the criteria. Despite being classified a F2, which means there were winds of 111 to 135 mph, there will likely be no government aid from the storm. “I will fill out the paper work and as county board chairman, Andy Borrowman will have to sign it,” Greenwood says. “Then it goes to the governor, but Illinois has no money so they will turn it over to the feds and it won’t meet their criteria. The Nov. 17 tornadoes in Washington didn’t meet their criteria.” Greenwood said he had no idea of the dollar amount of damage but knew there were several property owners that had mild through severe damage to either residences or ag buildings.

Tax (Continued from A1) She points out that Pike County currently has one of the lowest tax rates in the area and if the measure passes, the local sales tax will still be lower than several. “Right now, Pittsfield is the lowest at 6.75 percent,” Henry said. ‘Quincy is at 7.75 percent and Springfield is at 8 to 9, depending on where you are shopping If it passes, we will be the same as Quincy and still be lower than Springfield.” The committee will hit the streets hard in the upcoming weeks. According to Elliott, there is little money for advertising, but the group plans to get the most bang for its buck. “We will be doing coffee shop talks on the radio, along with the Weekly Spotlight. We

are using social media, which was not available in the previous two elections. We have a website ready to launch,” Henry said. “We are seeking endorsements from organizations. We already have the Farm Bureau’s endorsement.” Henry said the group plans a town hall type meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 4 at the Crossroads Center in Pittsfield and will be in each town where there is a school March 8 in heavily trafficked areas, handing out brochures and answering questions. “We thought about having a town hall meeting in each town but decided that would only confuse people and this way we have the opportunity to address a lot more questions.”

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Rams cheerleader Chamber launches 'Live Pike, Love Pike, Spend Pike!' at benefit Sunday By JEANETTE WALLACE Pike Press The Pike County Chamber of Commerce has begun a new program called "Live Pike, Love Pike, Spend Pike!" The program will encourage Pike County residents to purchase services and products in the local area. The goal is to keep local consumers educated about the benefits of spending first in their home county. "We've had some success with holiday promotions…but shopping locally is really something that we need to do year 'round," Kaye Iftner, executive director of the Chamber of Commerce, said.

Spending in Pike County helps local businesses support the community through employment, sales and property taxes, community service contributions and donations. The Chamber conducted a survey of businesses in the fall of 2013 that identified that Pike County's "quality of life" was one of its strengths. But several businesses showed concern about dollars leaving Pike County. "The common theme that came out of those…questions was the importance of keeping business local," Iftner said. The Chamber will work with partners to develop educational messages and use PSAs, short

videos, articles, flyers, Facebook, Twitter and email campaigns. Seasonal campaigns will also be developed to encourage local spending during key buying times and the Chamber will provide gift ideas and locations around Pike County where certain services and goods can be bought. The Chamber will also highlight businesses in all categories. The concept for "Live Pike, Love Pike, Spend Pike!" was introduced during the Chamber's February Spotlight show on WBBA and the Chamber will be working with local businesses in the coming weeks and months. "It'll really kick in here in the next few…weeks," Iftner said.

Proposed Pike grain facility could boost area economy By beth zumwalt Pike Press A proposed grain elevator and barge loading facility on the Mississippi River near Pike Station could have a tremendous impact on the economy. Greg Dolbeare, a Louisiana, Mo. businessman, has applied for a permit from the Army Corps of Engineers to develop 65 acres of land he owns between the existing Champ Clark bridge and the railroad bridge, south of the Champ Clark. The proposed facility would be on the Illinois side and would include six 200,000 bushel grain silos and a 900-foot long conveyor belt to carry the grain to the barges on the river. “The conveyor will go across the Sny Levee,” Dolbeare said. “I’ve talked with them and they are OK with it.” Dolbeare was familiar with the workings of the Sny Levee Drainage District as he was the superintendent of the district from 1982-1986, working with Bill Gard. He is also familiar with grain elevators and merchandising, working most of his career in that industry throughout the Midwest. Plans for the development also call for scales, pits for unloading, roads for truck traffic in and out of the facility and an office area. “Most of the grain elevators

Geiselman named to dean’s list

James Geiselman of Pittsfield was named to the Dean’s List at Logan University at the end of the college’s fall trimester. Dr. Carl W. Saubert IV, PhD, Logan’s vice president of Academic Affairs, announced the names of students to the college’s most recent Dean’s List. To qualify, a student must achieve at least a 3.5 GPA for the trimester. At Logan University, Geiselman is expected to complete a curriculum encompassing basic and clinical (diagnostic) sciences, chiropractic science, research and patient care. To receive the doctor of chiropractic degree, a student must complete 10 trimesters (the equivalent of five two-semester academic years) of study. Most Logan students are enrolled almost yearround, completing three trimesters per calendar year.

in this area are 50 years old,” Dolbeare said. “They are not as efficient as a new facility will be.” Dolbeare hopes to have an answer on his permit application as soon as this spring and will begin construction as soon as possible. He admits he may not be ready for 2014 corn but hopes

"Most of the grain elevators in this area are 50 years old. They are not as efficient as a new facility will be."

Greg Dolbeare Developer to be up and running well in time for next season. “In 1978, this area raised seven billion bushels of corn,” he said. “In 2103, it was 14 billion bushel. We’re raising more corn and shipping it more places.” Dolbeare pointed to renovations on the Panama Canal and said those would be finished soon and would open up even more marketing possibilities. Dolbeare said he will start slow and expand as the busi-

ness opportunity allows. He calls his new project Sny Island Merchandising Co or SIMCO for short. “A man who I worked with in a previous grain elevator was Steve Simko,” Dolbeare said. “That man was such an inspiration to me. He encouraged me and kept me going when I would have a bad day. He died in 1996 and since I used to work for the Sny Island, the name just seemed appropriate.” Dolbeare was born in New Canton and moved with his parents, Roy and Betty Dolbeare, to Louisiana when he was 8. His father ran a grain elevator in Louisiana and Dolbeare graduated from Louisiana High School before attending college at MacMurray in Jacksonville and Iowa State. He and his wife now live in Louisiana and have three children, two in collge and one who has graduated. Dolbeare says he sees the project as similar to the one in East St. Louis where a $12.5 billion project has been completed. “But most of that was private money,” Dolbeare said. “The government had very little to do with that. That’s what I am trying to do here.” Dolbeare stopped short of saying what the project would cost, but did indicate he was looking for and had some investors.

By beth zumwalt Pike Press Robin Callender has two words of advice for students ready to embark on their life’s journey – "community service." “It is so important,” Callender said. “When applying for scholarships, grants, applying to colleges, they want to know what you have done.” Community service has become a natural instinct for the Callendar family. Callender’s daughter, Morgan, a St. Louis Ram’s professional cheerleader, will be in Pittsfield Sunday, March 2 and will appear at a fundraiser to benefit the Max Zumwalt Scholarship Fund. The event will be at the Pittsfield Fire House from 11-2 and will feature a pork chop dinner for eatin or carry-out along with photo and autograph opportunities with Morgan in her cheerleading attire. Callendar and Zumwalt were cheerleader/ football player friends in high school. Callendar graduated in 2008 and headed to St. Louis for college. Zumwalt graduated in 2009 and headed to Culver Stockton. He was killed in a car accident on his way back to school in January, 2011. “It means so much to us to have Morgan offer to do this,” Parker Zumwalt, Max’s father, said. “We have been able to award approximately 10 scholarships since Max’s accident to students of Pittsfield High School and hope to be able to continue to help more students achieve their goals and come back to Pittsfield to make it a better place. That was Max’s dream.” The Rams organization encourages community service among cheerleaders. During the Christmas season, Morgan and a Ram’s player were ringing bells at a grocery store and other community service events are on the cheerleader’s schedule. Morgan is finishing her first year as a Ram’s cheerleader and is the daughter of Bruce and Robin Callendar of Pittsfield and the granddaughter of Bob and Patty Capps and the late Ermadel Capps and the late Victor and Florine Callendar.

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Morgan has just completed her first year as a Ram’s cheerleader, cheering for the St. Louis NFL team. She will be in her hometown of Pittsfield Sunday, helping raise funds for the Max Zumwalt Scholarship fund. She and Zumwalt were friends before he died in a car accident in 2011. For security reasons, the Ram’s organization does not allow cheerleaders to use their last names for publicity purposes.

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This past week, signs have been installed in the heart of the county seat, honoring Pikeland Unit 10 residents who are currently serving their country as active duty military personnel. The project has been planned and executed by the Pittsfield High School FFA chapter, based on a similar project observed in another town. Support came from the city of Pittsfield, whose workers installed the signs on street light poles. Chapter advisor Jody Heavner said high quality signs were chosen, so that they will last for a number of years. When the soldier leaves the military, the sign will be taken down and given to the family, she said. Support for the project has come from FFA fundraisers and from direct donations. Based on the dangers and types of conflicts around the world calling for U.S. involvement, the day-to-day awareness of citizens about the protective services of the military varies. Sometimes there is high interest. Sometimes it’s easy to forget. But in the Pikeland district, residents are going to be reminded of names…people they went to school with, the sons and daughters of friends and neighbors. Names they know.

The Pittsfield FFA chapter is to be commended for succeeding at such a worthwhile project. Good job!

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The weather has been severe, but it has been worse

t appears that the worst of January and February are behind us now. According to State Climatologist Jim Angel (whose parents are Ralph and Sandra (Shelby) Angel, originally from Nebo) it was the 8th coldest January on record in Illinois. Interestingly, November and December of 2013 were also the 8th coldest statewide. We will see soon how this February stacks up among the cold Februarys of the past. Quincy recorded 8 days of below zero temperatures in January and 8 days so far in February. Low and high temperatures are hard to nail down, as thermometers and locations can vary quite a bit. I typically read the Quincy and Jacksonville papers daily, and am often amazed at how much these two cities— about 63 miles apart as the crow flies-- vary in temperature and precipitation on a given day. And we often have varying levels of temperature and precipitation at different locations in “the Kingdom of Pike.” So, what was the lowest temperature we experienced this winter? The lowest recorded in Quincy was -13 degrees on Jan. 6. I don’t think I heard of a report-

ed temperature lower than that in Pike. The coldest official temperature ever in Quincy was -29 degrees on Feb. 13, 1905. I saw that temperature on my home thermometer in Nebo on Jan. 17, 1977. The lowest “official” temperature I have for Pike County was -26 at the Orr Farm on Jan. 5, 1999. On that same date the lowest official temperature ever recorded in Illinois was -36 degrees in Congerville, between Bloomington and Peoria. The lowest official temperature in Jacksonville was -28 degrees on Feb. 27, 1934. Thirteen below zero is cold, but let’s face it—28 or 29 or 36 below zero is REALLY cold. We can be thankful that we did not experience that this winter. We had several snows in the past December, January and February. The largest was 6-8 inches of light powdery snow on Feb. 4, nothing near the 10-12 inch snowstorms that really paralyze the area. The real benchmark for snows in Pike County is 12 inches in a single snowstorm—quite a rarity. According to some old records this only happened three times in the 19th century-- 1846, 1881 and 1893. Of course, no one was keeping records of

snowfall in Old Pike prior to 1821. According to the records I can find this only happened twice in the 20th century—Christmas Day, 1915, and Jan 1, 1999. I remember the latter event, and the extreme cold weather that followed it, as mentioned above. Probably the deepest one day snowstorm in Pike County history occurred just three years ago. All you readers should remember Feb. 1, 2011 when a dangerous blizzard struck Pike County and most of west-central Illinois. The official snowfall in Quincy was 22 inches, Perry was 20 inches, and Pittsfield listed a new oneday record of 18 inches. From my own measurements around Pittsfield and Milton, I think our snowfall was closer to 15 inches, but I am prepared to describe it as from 15-18 inches—a remarkable snowstorm, the like of which, we probably will never see again. Some of you may remember more snow on the ground in your memories and in your youth. There have been years when snow piled and drifted from repeated storms; 1960, 1967, 1977-78, 1978-79 and 1981-82 were years in which we were

hammered by repeated snowstorms, causing huge drifts to pile up, and some country roads to seem more like tunnels. Maybe it is not over yet. The snowiest month in Old Pike since records have been kept was March of 1960. It snowed 28 inches that year in six major snowfalls in that memorable month. I was a freshman at Pittsfield High School, and I had to use my trusty pocket knife to cut grooves in the soles of my shoes because I was slipping so often on the ice and packed snow of March (and the five snows in the previous February). And just last year, as I’m sure you remember, we had 9-10 inches of snow on March 24 and 25, when Springfield recorded 18.5, Winchester 14.2 and Jacksonville 12.2 inches of snow. So what will it be next week—springtime or more winter? Stay tuned to our old friend the month of March who can give us above 80 and below zero, and all points in between. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ■ Michael Boren is president of the Pike County Historical Society and lives in Pittsfield.

Letters to the editor Calls for repeal of Obamacare

I mourn as I watch our liberties and freedoms being sold before our very eyes. The question I ask myself: why do more people not see the devastating effect on our liberties and freedoms that are being forced upon us by Obamacare? What is missing? Why are the people not rising up in the streets demanding their elected public servants to repeal this unconstitutional law? Revelation 2: 4-5 reminds me of the American People’s condition. “Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had at first. Consider how far you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first. If you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place.” We have lost our love for God, Liberty and Freedom; we do not comprehend the value because we have not paid the price to purchase it, some one before us paid the price for us. A book titled, “The Story of Liberty,” (was) originally written in 1879 by Charles Coffin. Mr. Coffin was a war correspondent for the north during the Civil war. He loved liberty and wrote “The Story of Liberty” so the people would know the cost of liberty then they would know the value of liberty. The book reveals to us the history of 500 years before the American Revolution. There was no liberty in those times and liberty came very slowly and at a high cost. I encourage you to get the book and read it to your family. If more people were to read its salient story we just might fall in love with liberty again and be willing to defend this priceless treasure at all cost for ourselves and our posterity. I am not here to criticize the Democrat Party to profit the Republican Party Establishment for both are involved in the Wall Street insurance and pharmaceutical companies takeover of the healthcare system. The Democrat Party was on the wrong side of slavery and now they have brought a curse upon our land by defending the shedding of innocent blood called choice, and the destruction of family by promoting sodomy. Elitist in Democrat party proclaims to us that they are the champions of the poor, not of the rich. Why then would the Elitist in the Democratic Party sell out to the Wall Street companies? The Elitist in Democrat party sold out to the Wall Street insurance companies and pharmaceutical companies believing they could force this unconstitutional, unwanted, unpopular takeover of healthcare onto the American people; the Elitist in Democrat Party believes they can use this unpopular heathcare law to dominate their power for decades to come just like they did after the New Deal was passed in 1933 by a Democrat-controlled

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House, a Democrat-controlled Senate and signed by a Democrat President. From 1933 to 1995 (62) years the Democrats controlled the Senate for 52 years and controlled the House for 58 years out of 62 years. During the Democrat reign, we saw income tax rate hit 92% on $200,000 dollars of income. This is why House Speaker Nancy Pelosi urged her colleagues to back a major overhaul of U.S. healthcare even if it threatens their political careers, a call to arms that underscores the issue’s massive role in this election year. Lawmakers sometimes must enact policies that, even if unpopular at the moment, will help the public, Pelosi said in an interview being broadcast Sunday, the ABC News program, “This Week.” “We’re not here just to self-perpetuate our service in Congress,” she said. “We’re here to do the job for the American people.” It took courage for Congress to pass Social Security and Medicare, which eventually became highly popular, she said. Remember, Pelosi had not read the law. To the people who cannot afford heathcare and are for Obamacare, I know how outrageous the price of healthcare is, how greedy the companies and professionals that are in this industry are and the system needs change but Obamacare is not the answer. The Obamacare law is not to help the American people but the Elitist in the Democrat Party to stay in power for decades to come. The poor will receive only limited care, whatever Wall Street and pharmaceutical companies deem profitable for them. With the Supreme Court erroneous ruling that corporations can spend unlimited money on ad campaigns, allowing them to defeat any opponent against them, there will be no limit to their power. The Democratic Elitist is not for the poor but for themselves. Remember Ben Nelson’s “Cornhusker Kickback,” deal; he gave the final vote to pass Obamacare law, the retired Senator has a new job bringing in nearly $1 million dollars per year working for the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Remember it was the pharmaceutical companies who gave Obama 250 million dollars to push this unconstitutional law upon the American people. Wall Street insurance companies and pharmaceutical companies lobby Congress and gives 64 % of their money to the Republican Party establishment to purchase their support. You will not hear the Republican Party establishment saying they are going to repeal Obamacare but to fix Obamacare. The Republican Party establishment is a silent wolf in sheep clothing only rattling the sabers to deceive their base with no intentions in repealing the unconstitutional law. Obamacare has to be repealed if there is to be any liberty left to our children and our grandchildren. I have sadly heard many baby boomers say, well, I am old, it will be up to the younger people to worry about it, I am

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on Medicare. That sums up the majority of the baby boomers’ selfcentered legacy. They have rejected the truth of scripture, believed the lie of evolution so they can live an adulterous life, do as they please and abort the children they do not want. They have lived above their means and enslaved their children with trillions of dollars of debt and now are forcing their children by law to pay for their healthcare. Repent and take back our country from the Elitist and Wall Street. Saying you do not believe in God, does not make Him go away or His judgments any less bearable. Owen Brown Pittsfield Ill.

The porcupine and liberty

I like to think the humble porcupine represents the Libertarian principles of the Founders. A simple analysis of this critter helps to understand freedom, or liberty, as envisioned by the Founders. This little animal goes along its way seeking to harm no one. He just eats, moves around, and does not commit intentionally aggressive acts against anyone. He just likes to be left alone to do what porcupines like to do. Key phrase, “He likes to be left alone.” Treat him with benign neglect. However he also is uniquely equipped for self-defense. When threatened by an aggressor he curls up in a ball displaying sharp quills that become highly defensive. It is a myth that says a porcupine can throw its quills. Their armament is strictly defensive. Liberty is like that. We should be free to do what we want until what we do bumps up against our neighbors’ right to do what they want. At that point we must say, “Excuse me,” or “Sorry” and back up a little and go around. The gracious individual says, “No problem.” If we persist to aggress against our neighbor then we may justifiably get stuck with a quill. Complying with the “Zero Aggression Principle” keeps us in line with natural law. Absolute freedom doesn’t exist in the real world of human interaction. And many define liberty as freedom combined with the morality of “Natural Law” or “Natural Limits.” The Bible says, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” An old Jewish saying is, “Don’t do unto others what you would not have them do unto you.” Jesus took that saying and went a little farther stating, “Do unto others what you would have them do unto you.” As we begin to move into the time of public carry of “quills” in Illinois, how we treat others, being gracious, not taking offense too quickly, treating others how you

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The Coonridge Digest: Freida Marie Crump

Thirty years of wisdom, joy...and heartburn Greetings from the Ridge Some women marry partners. I married Herb. I said, “Herbie, I think this calls for a celebration!” “Of what?” “Thirty years! This makes thirty years for the Coonridge Digest!” “I agree. The Black Plague only lasted four and didn’t do near as much damage.” “Herb!” “The Great Chicago Fire only went for three days.” “Herb!” “And some of them were insured. Your column doesn’t even carry a deductable.” St. Paul talks about the thorn in his side. I wonder if he was married. “Come on, Herb! Let’s go out to eat or something! It’s a milestone.” “Millstone?” “Milestone! Thirty years times fifty-two weeks a year is….uh. . . 1560 columns.” “And you’d think that in all those words there’d be at least a lick of something important.”

Herb Crump belongs to the Woman’s-Place-Is-In-TheKitchen school of idiocy. He once annouced to our Sunday School class that the first thing Eve did after taking a bite out of the forbidden fruit was to go apply for a job and the world has barreled steadily downhill from Eden onward. “Freida, maybe this would be a good time to retire your column. You’ve labored hard and you deserve your rest.” “Since when you have ever been concerned about either my labor or my rest, Herb? Tell the truth! You’re embarrassed when the good old boys down at the coffee shop kid you about what I’ve written. That’s it, isn’t it?” “We never talk about your column, Freida. We’ve got more important matters to discuss.” “Like what?” “Never mind. They’re important.” “Come on, Herb. Do something to celebrate with me. I’ll only ask you once every thirty years.” “Freida, let’s be honest. Sometimes you irritate people. Just put the column to bed and let’s live out our lives without somebody stopping you in the grocery store to jabber about something you’ve written.” “So when I write something you agree with it’s truth,

“

So when I write something you agree with it’s truth, but when we

disagree I’m just a busybody?”

but when we disagree I’m just a busybody?” “Since when did we ever agree?” “You’re right.” “And you drive me crazy with that tap-tap-tappin’ on the computer late into the night. I keep getting up to check the kitchen faucet.” “Herb, the house could blow up and you wouldn’t hear it. If something gets you up in the middle of the night it’s more likely prostate than prose.” “If it’s your prose then I can’t always tell the difference.” “Herb!” “OK, OK. We’ll celebrate. Hardees has a two-for-one special this week.” “Fast food? Thirty years of newspaper columns and you take me out for a burger and bag of fries?” “I’m not being disrespectful, Freida. Your columns remind me a good deal of fast food . . . cheap, quickly consumed, and followed by a bit of heartburn.”

“Forget it. Just forget it, Herb. I’ll go pour myself a glass on wine and fill the bird feeder. Then I’ll take a walk and try to relive the joys of the last thirty years.” “How are you gonna do that?” “I’ll try to forget we’re married.” “Tell the truth, Freida. I’ve provided more material for your columns than any other single source.” “That’s like saying that hemorrhoids are a good thing because they keep the doctors in business. Now pick your socks up off the floor. I’ve got something important to do.” “What now?” “Type. ‘Year Thirty-One……Greetings from the Ridge…..” ■ 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

100 Years ago: Pittsfield snowed under and wiped off the map 125 Years Ago Feb. 21, 1889 Rain fell several days last week and put wheat in fine order. The nice covering of snow this week will also help to protect it. The old saying of “A green Christmas makes a fat graveyard” finds some verification just now. There is a great deal of sickness, mainly lung trouble and lung fever. Kinderhook has the following orders: Good Templars, Mutual Aid, Odd Fellows, Freemasons, Anti Horse Thief Association and Star Lodge. It would seem as if satan had lost his grip on New Hartford, judging from the union and fellowship between our two churches. One Sunday night not long ago a young Romeo while nearing the residence of his Juliet in New Canton, became so excited he did not tie his horse, and the result was a nice little walk home in the wee small hours. The Pleasant Hill hotel is vacant and for rent. It is partly furnished—has four bedsteads and mattresses, washstands, chairs, looking-glasses and one coal heating stove. It can be rented, leased or bought at a very low figure. 100 Years Ago Feb. 22, 1914 Snowed under and completely wiped off the map has been Pittsfield’s condition ever since Sunday night up till Wednesday. Not a daily paper has been received here since Sunday, nor has a trip been made by the rural mail carriers since last Saturday. The depth of the snow, though it is impossible to tell, is not thought to have been more than ten or twelve inches, but the drifts in all roads were something frightful, and on the railroad from here to the Maysville junction for three miles of the distance the snow was from five to twenty feet deep. The telephone lines out of here are in pretty fair working order, but the

Western Union telegraph line, we are told, is badly shot to pieces. The temperature was zero this morning, but is warmer now. Milton high school defeated the Pittsfield grade team 21 to 20, and the Pittsfield grade team defeated the Detroit team 29 to 23 Saturday. The line-ups were as follows: Pittsfield—Carl Siegle, Clayton Ducey, Lewis Dutton, Dean Williams and Paul Madison. Milton—Russell Smith, Paul McCrea, Joe Zumwalt, Basil Thurmon and Gerald Thurmon. Detroit—Bead Harris, Paul Kiser, Shorty Williams, Glenn Ellis and Clem Sneeden. With two students dead and several new cases being reported every day, the authorities at the University of Illinois at Champaign have commenced a serious fight against the spread of scarlet fever. At a rough guess, there are at least three hundred people living in Chicago that were once residents of Pike county. With three alderman to be selected, we now have the following to pick from: Dan Dunham, Dr. L. A. Coley, L. H. Sneeden, W. C. Dickson, C. A. Barber, and Harry English. 75 Years Ago Feb. 22, 1939 The second monthly meeting of the Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce, held at the Rainbow Restaurant Monday evening, was attended by 85 members. R. L. Harp is the president of the organization. Once more the Milton Mustangs are kicking up their heels and knocking out some high scores, led by George Lemons and Tiny Parks. They defeated Barry 64 to 24 and Nebo 34 to 23. Ruth Zimmerman, student at the University of Illinois, and Athene Zimmerman, student at MacMurray College, spent the weekend at home with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Zimmerman.

Outdoor Truths: Gary Miller

Fear of failure

ven though a friend took me on my first turkey hunt, my first kill came while hunting alone. That morning I remember that my tools of the trade amounted to a Lynch box call and a ten gauge H and R shotgun. No slate calls and definitely no mouth calls. I can also remember moving from place to place on this farm without having much confidence. Late in the morning I made my way to an area that was known to hold deer. I crossed a hay field and crawled under a barbed wire fence before giving that box call another go. As soon as I slid the lid of that call across the box, I heard a turkey to my left. I didn’t even recognize at the time that it was a jake. But it really didn’t matter to me. My heart started beating like I was drawing my bow back on a deer but this was even stronger because of its newness. The turkey came running and soon was in front of me but it couldn’t see me because of a log that was lying parallel to the ground. I could see its legs as it walked but I wasn’t able to shoot until it cleared the log. In a few seconds it was over. I’m so thankful that someone took me on my first turkey hunt. I watched, listened, and soaked in as much information as I could. And even though the excitement ran high, I knew I had to temper it in order to learn. My guide would not always be with me. As in

most areas of our life there comes a time when we have to step out from the security of the teacher and into the risky business of going alone. It can be a time of trial and error but it is nevertheless necessary if we are going to stretch ourselves into new and exciting arenas. I think about my daughter. When she was only a young teenager, she would get a cookbook and try to recreate the delicacy on the page. If she didn’t know what a particular ingredient was, or if we didn’t have it, she would substitute it with something of her choosing. Many times, maybe even most of the time, the results were not that good. But what I was most proud of was the fact that she was not satisfied to set on the sideline until someone helped her. She decided she would try it on her own. Friends, some of you have had the best teacher but now it’s time to go out alone. If you keep letting the fear of failure stop you, you’ll never get the opportunity to see if failure itself stands a chance against you. –––––––––––––––––––––––– ■ Gary Miller is an outdoorsman from Harrowgate, Tenn. gary@outdoortruths.org

Mr. Edwin McAllister, Griggsville’s last Civil War veteran and oldest citizen, passed his 99th birthday Sunday, February 12. Fred Yaeger of the Time neighborhood is having his house shingled. Jess Yaeger is doing the work. Two transformers at the new REA plant south of Winchester were damaged by dynamite at 1:10 Thursday morning. As far as is known, police have very few clues about the dynamiters. The King Milling Company of Pittsfield will begin marketing self-rising flour. It will be sold in the following Pittsfield stores: Brown’s Grocery, M & D Market, Edom’s Grocery, Haddock’s Grocery, MeKenna’s Grocery, Greife’s Grocery, Dunham’s Grocery, Pittsfield Nation Wide, Turnbaugh’s Grocery and Sparks Grocery. 50 Years Ago Feb. 26, 1964 Roxie Fudge, Carol Fesler and Marcia Hammitt, have completed the pre-clinical part of their nurses’ training at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield. They were “capped” at ceremonies Friday night at the Westminster Presbyterian Church. The ceremony was attended by the parents of all three girls and other members of their families. The PHS Future Farmers of America was host to about 150 persons at its 15th annual Parent and Son banquet in the high school gymnasium. The current FFA officers are Don Wenneker, Don Peck, Roger Reel, Kent Baker, Jim Griffeth, and Mike Dimmitt. Mr. and Mrs. Alfro Turnbeaugh celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday with a reception at the Nebo Grade School. They have reared a niece and a nephew, Mrs. Jack (Kathleen) Capps Kindle and Carl Capps in their home. Cub Scouts, their parents, brothers, sisters

and leaders gathered Monday night in the Legion hall for the annual Blue and Gold Banquet. An estimated total of about 250 were in attendance. The Cubs didn’t sit still long enough to be counted. The Pinewood derby winners received their trophies at the banquet. They were David Odneal, Danny Barrow, Dennis Wittenborn and Steve Smith. Twelve members of Explorer Post 18 enjoyed a winter campout over the weekend. The boys are Dave Lacy, Ron Dell, Eric Peters, Joe Miller, Steve Jones, John Engle, Terry Callihan, Dennis Dodd, Bill Hobkirk, John Ionson, Bill Grote and Stan Boyd. 25 Years Ago Feb. 22, 1989 The Griggsville Tornadoes put the finishing touches on a perfect 10-0 Pike County Conference record with the 87-69 beating of the Calhoun Warriors senior night at Nichols Gym. The PHS Saukees finished the regular season with a 17-9 record, as they defeated Camp Point Central 59-48. Leading scorers for Pittsfield were Chris Miller, Steve Personett, John Hill and Marcus Zumwalt. The 69th annual Pike County Farm Bureau meeting will be held Monday, Feb. 27 in the auditorium of the Farm Bureau building, beginning at 6 p.m. with a pork chop supper. New Salem director and past president, Lewis Dell is retiring from the board after 20 years of service. Roger Dunham is on the ballot for that township. Pittsfield Pack 18 Cub Scouts held their annual Pinewood Derby Jan. 29, with Wendell Hall, Russ Adams, Terry Reel and Dudley Motley as judges. Winners were Matthew Sealock, Lucas Piper, Jeff Evans, Joey Winner and Ryan Lowe. Cubmaster is Mark Winner. Master of Ceremonies was Brett Irving. An estimated 500 people filled Pleasant

Hill High School’s small gym to hear Sgt. Mike Bradshaw of the Pike County Sheriff’s Department talk about Satanism Thursday. Also on hand to answer questions was Norma Pool, psychiatric nurse.

10 Years Ago Feb. 25, 2004 Saukee wrestler John Wise claimed his second straight wrestling title Saturday night on the floor of the Assembly Hall in Champaign. Wise penned his number one nemesis, Rusty Wheat of Roxana, in 60 seconds. The two had split matches earlier in the season and both were considered the top heavyweight wrestlers in the state. Competing in state tournaments is nothing new to coach Ken Stauffer. He has been to 16 state tournaments and brought home trophies from six of those. Stauffer has been coaching for 32 years. His seventh and eighth grade Eagle basketball teams were honored at an assembly Sunday for their second and third place state titles. With his son, Kent Stauffer, as his assistant coach he has made basketball somewhat of a family affair. At Monday evening’s County Board meeting Brian Armstrong was given permission to clean up the Big Spring and move the outlet back from the county highway about 15 feet. Armstrong will use his efforts as an Eagle Scout project. “It just needs to be done,“ he said. Five Pike County high school students were honored Sunday afternoon Feb. 9 as D.A.R. Good Citizens. The honorees are Ray Davis, Griggsville-Perry; Abby Christine Dunker, West Pike; Jade Roseberry, Pikeland; Kristen Rhodes, Pleasant Hill and Kate Ralph of Barry. ■ Pickings from Pike’s Past is compiled by Michael Boren.

LETTERS (continued from A4) would like to be treated, becomes paramount. Forgiveness is great as is turning the other cheek for small offenses. Following the example of our brother the porcupine, it is important to be defensive and not aggressive. I leave you with a favorite quote; “An armed society is a polite society.” If you would like to correspond with me on this contact me at: editorial@pike912.org, or follow my blog at: pike912.blogspot.com. Dan A. Mefford, D.C. Pittsfield, Ill.

Pike’s superintendents encourage informed votes on sales tax question

On March 18, the voters of Pike County will be asked to decide on a one cent school facility sales tax to be applied to specific purchases in the County. The proceeds from the one cent tax would go back to your local school district to be used for school facility improvement purposes. It wouldn’t matter where you shopped in the county. Each school district would receive their dollars based on the number of students they have, not which town the money was spent in. Everyone purchasing goods in Pike County would generate revenue for the schools. The tax would cost the consumer one dollar for every one hundred dollars of qualified purchases. There are specific items that would be excluded from the tax. These include cars, truck, groceries, medication, boats, RV’s, and farm equipment and inputs. If an item does not have a sales tax attached to it now, it would not with this tax. The funds can only be used for specific purpose related to the improvement of new or existing school facilities. The funds cannot be used for salaries, pensions, buses, or operating costs.

Since 2011 the school districts in Pike County collectively have lost over 3.9 million dollars in state funding. These are funds that were used for the daily operations of our school and are no longer there. As the county superintendents, we are asking that you be informed about the issue before you vote in March. Call any of us in our districts and ask questions. For more information visit the 4pikecountykids page on Facebook or the internet site at www.4pikecountykids.com. Pike County school superintendents Paula Hawley Andrea Allen Ron Edwards Steve Goodman

Love is there if we stop and look

Don and I have a great story to tell. I was out at Dollar General one day before Christmas and a young lady came up to the checkout counter behind me. She had 10 or 12 of those round cookie tins you can buy empty. Being me, I asked what on earth was she going to do. She smiled so sweet and said, “I make candy and cookies to fill them and give as Christmas gifts.” I told her she was ambitious and what a sweet idea. Three or four days later our doorbell rang. It was this same young lady. She had one of those cookie tins, a bigger one, also a sack of goodies. I was amazed and didn’t know what to say. I thanked her so much and started to cry. I told her I thought she was one of God’s angels. She said, don’t cry, you’ll make me cry, and ran to her truck and left. I just sat down and cried like a baby for 15 minutes. Don wondered what I was crying for. Well, it just makes a person stop and think. There are lots of angels and love out there if we just look for them. She was a perfect stranger, but what a

lovely gift for us. We get several gifts like that every year from our good and dear friends but this was the first one from a stranger. We would like to see her again but hopefully she will read this and know how much we love her and appreciate all of our blessings. DON AND GEANE SMITH Mt. Sterling, Ill.

Pleads for emphasis on basic math skills

The number one thing I want to stress is that I’m not pointing at one certain school district. In fact, in this case, they are all the same. I am pretty certain that this is the government telling these districts what they can and cannot teach. I just want everyone to realize, in case they do not have children or grandchildren in our schools, what one part of their education is severely lacking, and also hope that a solution will soon come about for this problem. The schools are being forced to start teaching algebra and algebra-related subjects in fifth and sixth grades, if not earlier, when in fact, these students have not even gotten all the basic general math concepts figured out and memorized. What is the point in being taught higher math subjects when our students that have graduated or are graduating high school are not even able to count out the correct change or to figure out measurements for recipes or cannot tell time without it being digital or to be able to keep and balance a checkbook? General math is used each and every day, and should be done without having to do so on a calculator. There are uses for algebra and the higher math subjects, of that, I am certain. But our children NEED to be taught basic general math all the way through school, including high school, and not stopped at such a young age. Wyvetta Davis New Salem, Ill.

Bud Cawthon Bud Cawthon, 98 of Pittsfield died Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014 at Eastside Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Pittsfield. Bud was born in Pittsfield, April 19, 1915, a son of Otha and Ella Daniels Cawthon. Bud married Clara Stone April 14, 1937 in Pittsfield and has been married for 76 years. Bud was a veteran of the United States Army Infantry, serving in WWII from 1944-1946. In earlier years Bud worked at King Feed Mill in Pittsfield. He was a member of the New Salem United Methodist Church, Pittsfield American Legion Post #152 and New Salem Sportsman Club. He loved fishing, trapping, hunting, especially coon hunting. Bud loved to swap and trade hunting dogs. He loved to be around his children and grandkids. He is survived by his wife, Clara; three sons, Bill (Barb) Cawthon of Pittsfield; Bob Cawthon of Kansas City; Tom (Patty) Cawthon of Pittsfield and a daughter, Debra (Dennis) Galbreath of Pittsfield. Also 12 grandchildren, 28 greatgrandchildren and 13 great-greatgrandchildren survive in addition to a sister, Violet Landess of New Salem, and numerous nieces and nephews. Bud was preceded in death by brothers, Robert and Wilbur Cawthon; three sisters, Josephine Hull, Della Tolle and Eva Cawthon; two great grandsons, Chase Cawthon and Jeffery Cawthon and a halfsister, Lena. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014 at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Rev. Dave Kelly officiating and Bro. Al Laird assisting. Visitation was held Saturday evening Feb. 22, 2014 at the funeral home. Interment was in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery with graveside military rites accorded by the Pittsfield American Legion Post #152 and Military Funeral Honor Guard. Memorials are suggested to be made to the New Salem United Methodist Church. Condolences may be sent to the family at www. nieburfh.com. The Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield has been entrusted with the service.

Stella H. Hoskins Stella H. Hoskins, 95, of Barry, died Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, in her home. She was born Sept. 9, 1918, in Ilasco, Mo., to Anthony and Catherine (Koscis) Wojcik. They preceded her in death. She married Don A. Hoskins May 26, 1937, in Pittsfield. He preceded her in death Nov. 8, 1996. She is survived by two daughters - Rozilla Stice of Barry and Marion Hoskins of Barry, a daughter-in-law, Pat Hoskins Patterson of Barry, six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother, Steve Wojcik of Hannibal, Mo. and one sister, Helen Fitzgerald of Monroe City, Mo. She was preceded by one son, Charles A. Hoskins, three brothers, John, Joe and Walter and three sisters, Mary, Sophie and an infant sister. Stella was an active member of the Holy Redeemer Church in Barry. She worked in the Barry school kitchen for 34 years. In her spare time she enjoyed working puzzles and reading. She also loved cleaning house and going to yard sales. Visitation was held Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Funeral Mass will be at 1o a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pittsfield. Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery, Barry. Memorials are suggested to the Barry Public Library. Online condolences can be sent to kirganfh.com.

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Cecile Marie Smith Foster

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Cecile Marie Smith Foster, 100, of Pittsfield, died Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014. Cecile was born Dec. 6, 1913 in Naples, in Scott County, to Jesse Burton Smith and Lula Mae Williams Smith, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her husband Charles Edward Foster; her infant twin son and daughter, Delbert and Dorothy Foster; brother John Smith, and sisters Glenna Smith and Margaret Smith Roberts. Survivors include four children, daughter Charlotte Hamilton and husband David of Pittsfield, daughter Marjory Wilson and husband Jim of Clark, Mo., daughter Carolyn Foster of Pittsfield, and son Richard Foster and wife Ronda of Pittsfield. Two sisters survive, Helen Smith Scranton of Mt. Sterling and Beulah Smith Dunham of Pittsfield. Seven grandchildren survive, including John Hamilton and wife Diane of Pittsfield, Linda Sterne and husband Darryl of Hico, Texas, Mark Hamilton and wife Cathy of Lighthouse Point, Fla., Shelly Farris and husband Steve of Moberly, Mo., Heather Gibson of Boonville, Mo., and Brady Foster and Rebecca Foster of Pittsfield. Nine great-grandchildren as well as five great-great-grandchildren survive. Great-grandchildren include Crystal McAllister, Evan Hamilton, Emily C. Newton, Kati Affanato, Natalie Hamilton, Emily Gibson, Ashley Gibson, Allison Farris, and Jay Farris. Great-greatgrandchildren include Weston McAllister, Nate McAllister, Kilyn Oxley, Striker Hamilton, and Kolbie Newton. Cecile enjoyed both flower and vegetable gardening, cooking and baking, quilting and embroidery and she was an avid reader. Cecile grew up as a farmer’s daughter and was a farmer’s wife for most of her life, therefore she was no stranger to hard work. She took great pride in keeping a clean house. Cecile was a nanny before her marriage and over her lifetime she variously worked at Ackles Orchard, Perry Locker, Barry Community Care Center and was a babysitter and housekeeper/caregiver to many. She was a member of New Hartford Christian Church, Pittsfield Garden Club and WCTU. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Bro. Bill Smith officiating. Visitation was held Tuesday evening. at the Niebur Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery near Pittsfield. Memorials are suggested to the Pleasant Grove Cemetery or Barry Community Care Center. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.nieburfh.com. The Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield has been entrusted with the service.

Catherine L. (Edmiston) Bloodgood, 58, of Hull, died at Feb. 10, 2014 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Hannibal, Mo. Father Mike Quinn will officiate. Burial was at Kinderhook Cemetery in Kinderhook. Visitation was Friday at the James O’Donnell Funeral Home. A Rosary was held Friday evening at the funeral home. Mrs. Bloodgood was born Feb. 4, 1956, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Hannibal, Mo. to William Murray and Doretta Lucille (Keim) Edmiston. She was married to Charles L. Bloodgood Oct. 9, 2010 in Hull. He survives. She was previously married to Dan E. White in Hannibal, Mo. Aug.15, 1981 and he preceded her in death Aug. 19, 2007. Other survivors include three children, Charles Jason Bloodgood of St. Joseph, Mo., Heather Patterson (Gary) of Hannibal, Mo., Brandon Bloodgood (Angie) of Hannibal, Mo., one sister, Nancy Weitekamp (Larry) of Raymond, five grandchildren, Lauren, Brennan, McKinley, Jaxon and Haven, seven nieces and nephews; Kim Gray (David), Brett Weitekamp (Cara), Ryan, Austin, Kayla, Lauren and Kaitlin Weitekamp and eight great-nieces and great-nephews, one uncle, one aunt and several cousins and many friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, one son; Scott Dan White and her father and mother-in-law. Mrs. Bloodgood was a graduate of West Pike High School in 1974, and a graduate of Western Illinois University in 1977 with a degree in special education. Catherine was a school teacher for 31 years, teaching special education in Palmyra, Mo. and most recently at Western Junior High School for four years. She loved to read cook books and was a talented cook. Catherine also enjoyed quilting and playing with her baby dog. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Northeast Missouri Humane Society in care of the James O’Donnell Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made and video tribute viewed at www. jamesodonnellfuneralhome.com.

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John Arthur Fesler John Arthur Fesler, 75 of Barry, died Sunday Feb. 23, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. John was born April 13, 1938 in El Dara, to Jacob Paul and Adelyn Easley Fesler. He married Delilah ‘Jonie’ Hill Dec 29, 1957 and she survives. John worked for the railway post office from 1958 to 1968. In 1968 he had the opportunity to begin farming and did so for over 40 years. At the height of his operation, John farmed more than 5,000 acres, including hogs and cattle. After semi-retiring in 2008, he still kept some cattle to tend. John was recognized as Conservation Farmer of the Year in 1991. In 1990, he was one of the first farmers in Pike County to profit from deer hunting on his property. Mr. Fesler was a member of the Barry United Methodist Church and a US Army veteran. He loved to garden and watch wildlife, as well as hunting, reading and mushrooming. He loved to spend time with his many grandkids. Survivors include his wife Jonie, and six children: Jon (Marry) Fesler, Julianne Fesler, Jeffrey (Cindy) Fesler, Jerilynn (Robert J.) Legate, Joey (Karen) Fesler, and Jaynalee (Mark) Hively. 15 grandchildren survive: Brome and Marica Fesler; Andy, Cameo and Luke Fesler and Tabitha Bennett; Kayri Reynolds, Kaydi, Kayci, and Kayli Legate; Noah and Avah; Izack, Aleck, and Erick Hively along with eight great grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers Joe (Dora) Fesler and Mike (Marcia) Fesler. A sister Nancy (Ken) Gates and a sister-in-law MariAnne Fesler also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Tom Fesler. Graveside funeral services will be held Thursday Feb. 27, at 10 a.m. at the Park Lawn Cemetery in Barry with Rev. Sheila Kelly officiating. Military rites will be accorded by the Barry American Legion Post 222. There will be no visitation according to his wishes. Memorials are suggested to be made to the Parklawn Cemetery, Hornback Cemetery or Barry Public Library. On-line condolences may be left at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry is handling the arrangements.

Carole Tanner Capps

Lyndle 'Lyndy' D. Hull

Carole Ann Capps, 69 of Pawnee, formerly of Pittsfield, died Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. Carole was born July 27, 1944 in Harrisburg, a daughter of Hanford E. and Mary Jane Gulley Tanner. She married Gary Martin Capps Dec. 22, 1990 in Pittsfield and he survives. During the 1970’s Carole worked at Dr. Dean’s Veterinary Clinic in Pittsfield as a bookkeeper and also had worked at several other businesses as a bookkeeper. She loved vacationing with her parents at Lake Chetac in Birchwood, Wisc. and continued vacationing there after her parents passed away. After Carole retired, she and Gary spent every summer at the lake where she loved to fish and was very competitive, always wanting to catch the largest fish. She loved to play and win at board games, loved gardening, traveling and loved her dog “Fancy”. Carole is survived by her husband, Gary of Pawnee; sons, Andy (wife, Debra) Martin of Riverton, Phil (wife, Gail) Capps of Springfield, Michael (wife, Nicole) Capps of Rochester, daughters, Jocinda (husband, David) Shwadlenak of Barry, Betsey (husband, Michael) Acrey of Birchwood, Wisc.; Gwen (husband, Wes) Hilligoss of Birchwood, Wisc. and Kirsten Capps of Chatham.Thirteen grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren survive. Carole was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Ronald Tanner and a granddaughter, Sara Hilligoss. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., Wednesday evening, Feb. 26, 2014 at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Private graveside services will be held at a later date in the Pittsfield West Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to be made to the Pike County Heart Association. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.nieburfh. com. The Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield has been entrusted with the service.

Lyndle “Lyndy” D. Hull, 85, of Hannibal, Mo., died Monday, Feb. 24, 2014 at his home. Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014 at the James O’Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal. Burial will be at G. Stewart Cemetery in Plainville. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the time of services, Thursday at the James O’Donnell Funeral Home. Mr. Hull was born April 11, 1928, in Plainville to Raymond and Nellie Allensworth Hull. He was married to Lois Degen Sept. 4, 1953 in Oakville, Iowa. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Marty Hull, Sr. (Jerilyn) of Hannibal, Mo., Robert Lance Hull of Grand Prairie Texas, two sisters, Maxine Lawrence (Jack) of Wichita, Kans., Neoma Keene of Salem, Ore., one grandson, Marty Hull Jr. (Audra) and two step-grandchildren; Jeff and John Bergthold, three -great grandchildren Allie, Mason and McKenna Hull, five step greatgrandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, one son; Kevin Hull, one sister; Bonnie McCallster and several aunts and uncles. Mr. Hull was a United States Army Veteran, serving his country during the Korean War. Mr. Hull previously worked as an expediter at Motorola and later was a farmer. He liked attending basketball games and hunting mushrooms. He also enjoyed farming, reading, and remodeling. Mr. Hull loved spending time with his grandson and great grandchildren. In his younger years he liked to go hunting and trap shooting. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Plainville. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Plainville or G. Stewart Cemetery in care of the James O’Donnell Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made and video tribute viewed at www. jamesodonnellfuneralhome.com

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Sante Fe Chicken Saute

Hearty Chicken & Vegetable Chowder

Prep time: 15 minutes Total time: 1 hour Servings: 6 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 large onion, minced (about 1 cup) 1 clove garlic, minced 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell’s® Healthy Request® Condensed Healthy Request® Cream of Celery Soup 1 cup nonfat milk 1 cup water 2 medium red potatoes, diced (about 2 cups) 1 large zucchini, diced (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 cup whole kernel corn 2 cups diced cooked chicken 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Heat oil in 4-quart saucepan over mediumhigh heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in soup, milk and water and heat to a boil. Stir in potatoes, zucchini and corn. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 35 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in chicken and parsley and cook until mixture is hot and bubbling.

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Prep time: 15 minutes Total time: 35 minutes Servings: 6 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 3/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 teaspoon minced garlic 4 green onions, minced (about 1/2 cup) 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell’s® Healthy Request® Condensed Healthy Request® Tomato Soup 1/2 cup Pace® Picante Sauce 1/2 cup water 1 can (about 15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup whole kernel corn 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves Stir chili powder and cumin in small bowl. Season chicken with chili powder mixture. Heat oil in 12inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 6 minutes or until browned on both sides. Add garlic and onions and cook; stir for 1 minute. Stir in soup, picante sauce and water and heat to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add beans and corn. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Sprinkle with cilantro.

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Prep time: 15 minutes Total time: 1 hour 10 minutes Servings: 4 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell’s® Healthy Request® Condensed Healthy Request® Cream of Mushroom Soup 1 1/4 cups water 1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning, crushed 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed 1 cup instant mashed potato flakes 1 cup fat free evaporated milk 1/4 cup shredded 2% milk Cheddar cheese

Heat oven to 350°F. Stir soup and 1/4 cup water in large bowl. Season chicken with 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, onion powder and poultry seasoning. Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until well browned, stirring occasionally. Add chicken and vegetables to soup mixture and stir to coat. Spoon chicken mixture into 2-quart round casserole. Microwave remaining water in microwavable bowl on HIGH for 1 to 2 minutes or until hot. Add potato flakes and stir until water is absorbed. Stir in milk and remaining black pepper. Loosely cover and microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes or until mixture is hot. Spread potato mixture over chicken mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 40 minutes or until chicken mixture is hot and bubbling. Easy Chicken Shepard’s Pie

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What’s Happening In and around Pike County Area

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 There will be a meal and bingo at the Barry American Legion Hall Saturday, March 1. The meal starts at 5 p.m. Bingo is 6-9 p.m. The menu will include pulled pork, chips, dessert, soda or water for $5. Bingo is nine games per sheet for $1. Sponsored by Western after-prom. 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. BAYLIS n The Lenten service in anticipation of Easter will be held at Baylis United Methodist Church Wednesday, March 5 at 7 p.m. Steve Surratt will play, followed by an Ash Wednesday observance and the imposition of the ashes. Anyone not already in worship is invited to attend. DETROIT n The Lenten service in anticipation of Easter will be held at Detroit United Methodist Church Wednesday, March 26 at 7 p.m. Chris Himmel of Jacksonville will be present for this service. Anyone not already in worship is invited to attend. For questions, contact Pastor Dave at 217-833-2575. FLORENCE n The Lenten service in anticipation of Easter will be held at Florence United Methodist Church Wednesday, April 2 at 7 p.m. The Gospel Gals of Jacksonville will perform for this service. Anyone not already in worship is invited to attend. For questions, contact Pastor Dave at 217-833-2575. GRIGGSVILLE n A pancake and sausage supper will be held for Shrove Tuesday at the Griggsville United Methodist Church, located at 115 S. Stanford in Griggsville. The service will be Tuesday, March 4. Dining room will open at 4:30 for the annual pancake and sausage supper. Carryouts will be available at 4 p.m. Free will donations will be accepted. The supper is organized by Peg Ratliff in memory of Homer Allen. For more information, call Pastor Dave at 217833-2575. n The Lenten service in anticipation of Easter will be held at the Griggsville United Methodist Church Wednesday, April 16 at 7 p.m. The Harmony Gospel Duo, consisting of Vicki Hull and Stacee Boyd from the Beardstown area will perform. Anyone not already in worship is invited to attend. For questions, contact Pastor Dave at 217-833-2575. HULL n Hull Service League’s annual biscuit and gravy breakfast will be Sat., Feb. 22 from 7 a.m. - 11 a.m. at the Hull Lion’s Club. NEW SALEM n The Lenten service in anticipation of Easter will be held at New Salem United Methodist Church Wednesday, March 12 at 7 p.m. The Pleasant Hill Bell choir will perform at this services. Anyone not already in worship is invited to attend. For questions, contact Pastor Dave at 217-833-2575. PERRY n The Lenten service in anticipation of Easter will be held at Perry United Methodist Church Wednesday, March 19 at 7 p.m. Ken Bradbury will return to his hometown to share his musical ministry for this service. Anyone not already in worship is invited to attend. For questions, contact Pastor Dave at 217-833-2575. 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 Final deadline for the Pike County History Book is Feb. 28. Send your history information to Box 44, Pittsfield, IL 62363. n There will be blue grass music at the Pike County Senior Citizen Center March 1 from 6-9:30 p.m. Food will be

available and donations will be accepted for the band’s expenses. Shows are for all ages. For more information call 217285-4969. n The World Day of Prayer will be held Friday, March 7 at 2 p.m. and the Church of the Nazarene, located at 227 W. Washington in Pittsfield. n South School Fun Fair will be held Friday, March 7 from 6-8 p.m. There will be games, food and fun - all with a pirate theme. A small treasure will be provided to each young pirate from United Community Bank. n A Food Manager’s Certification Class will be offered by the Pike County Health Department at Carl’s Cardinal Inn located at 856 W. Washington in Pittsfield. The class will be 15 hours long total beginning March 18 and continuing on March 25, April 1 and April 8 from 5-9 p.m. Participants in the class will take an Illinois State approved exam to become certified as an Illinois State Food Service Sanitation Manager. The class size will be limited. More information can be obtained by visiting www.pikecoilhealth.org, visiting the Pike County Health Department or calling Jane Johnson at 217-285-4407 ext. 118. 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, 217-2856150. PLEASANT HILL n The Pleasant Hill Fire Department fish fry will be at the fire house Sunday, March 9 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. or until sold out. Catfish and buffalo will be served with two sides, dessert and a drink. Deliveries will be available in Pleasant Hill. For delivery, call 217734-9212. 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 217-833-2575 or 217-833-2457. n Stamp Club Night every second Monday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Pike County Health Department in Pittsfield with Amanda Woodward. n ‘Fill Your Box’ Card-making Class meets on the 1st Thursday of every month at 10:30 a.m. at 416 E. Chestnut St. in Griggsville with n The Pittsfield Woman’s Club will meet every 4th Tuesday of the month at noon for lunch and a program at the Community Center. For more information or to become a member, call Sandy Henry, 285-6480. All Pike County women are welcome. n Exercises classes will be held at the Senior Center in Pittsfield Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:15-6:15. They are for both men and women. These classes are easy enough that most can do them. If you have any questions, feel free to stop by the Senior Center or call 217-285-4524. n The Pittsfield High School Athletic Dept. is looking for a way to get alumni of PHS addresses. If you are yourself, or if you know the person who is in charge of planning your class reunions, please contact Athletic Director Don Bigley at 217-285-6888 or email dbigley@pikeland.org. n The Pike County Loss Support Group will be discontinuing their meetings until this fall. For more information, contact Larry at 217-653-3700 or Vicki at 217-285-6520. n Puzzlebox: Autism Awareness/ Support Group meets the third Monday of every month from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 or 8 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Pittsfield. The group is designed to raise awareness of autism spectrum disorders within the community and provide support for those affected by autism. Anyone affected is welcome to attend. Upcoming meeting dates are: June 17 and July 15. For more information, please contact Taylor Sweeting at (217)370-8142 or email taylor.sweeting@yahoo.com. n The Crossroads Center is open for walking Monday through Friday, 8-10 a.m. and 12-1 p.m. Special events may alter the schedule and will be posted. This service will start Nov. 4.

n The County Market Coupon Club meets Wednesday afternoons from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. weekly in the County Market Café. There is no charge to join and the coupons are traded each week and several rebate forms are available each week. For more information, contact County Market 285-4453. n Belleview Community Church “Teen Drop-In” every third Sunday night of the month for ages 12-18 at 5:30 p.m. n 12 Step Al-Anon Family Support Group for alcohol and narcotic addiction every Monday 8 p.m. at First Christian Church 225 N. Memorial, Pittsfield. (Breezway entrance). For more information, call Betty at 217-2856191. n Addicts Victorious support group meeting Tuesday nights 6-7 p.m. Church of the Nazarene Family Center. n Scrapbooking every third Wednesday per month 6-8 p.m at the Hull Community Center by Marie Woods. n Blood Pressure Checks Liberty Village of Pittsfield will provide free checks the last Monday of every month at the Hull Community Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free soup and sandwich will be provided by Liberty Village and transportation will be provided by the Western Public Transit for anyone to and from the center! n The Pike County Health Department is now offering IDPH approved on-line food service sanitation classes. Both the initial 15 hour “certification class” and the five hour “refresher” class are offered. Participants must have internet access and an e-mail address to sign up. The cost for the 15-hour certification class is $75 and $35 for the 5-hour refresher class. A registration form can be downloaded from the Pike County Health Department website at www.pikecoilhealth.org, Call Jane Johnson at 217-285-4407, ext 118 for more information.

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Births A son was born to Jesse Mcdonald and Luke Morrison of Barry and Ripley Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 6:02 a.m. at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.

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 217-4733791. n Breastfeeding Support Group, Pike County Health Department, monthly. First Tuesday, 10 a.m, third Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., 285-4407. n Pike County Health Department: Home Health visits by nurses, therapists, aides, and homemakers daily. TB skin testing 8:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m. & 1-4:45 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Immunization clinics 1:30-6 p.m. on first and third Mondays. Family planning counseling Mon.-Thurs., except Tues. a.m. and Wed. p.m. when clinics are held. Blood pressure screenings Tues. 2-4 p.m. The health department is closed on Fridays, although essential services are available. For more information, call 217-285-4407. New WIC walk-in clinics: Monday through Thursday,-to 10:45 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Children’s group nutrition education available second and fourth Thursdays at 1 p.m. No appointments necessary. For more information call 217-285-4407, x137.

Baughman The family of Forrest Baughman would like to thank Dr. Ronald Johnson, Pike County Ambulance, the staff at Illini ER and Blessing Hospital for the wonderful care throughout his stay. We want to especially thank Sandy Garner, Pam Baxter and Verna Rodhouse for the excellent and loving care they provided while he was at home. Thanks to Quincy Medical Group Hospice as well as the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home for providing comfort during difficult times. A special thank you to Rev. Tom Wilber for his visits at the hospital and the words of celebration of Forrest’s life at the service and to the Pittsfield American Legion Post for the military service. Thanks also to the women of the Pittsfield United Methodist Church who provided a wonderful meal. We also appreciate all the cards, food, flowers and memorials. The families of Jim Cox, Richard Helkey, Larry Gooud, Linda Irwin, Bob Gooud and Barbara Guthrie.

Briggston James Parker was born Feb. 15, 2014 at 6:48 p.m. He weighed 6lbs 2oz and was 18 inches long. His parents are Thomas Parker and Brittany Story of Time. He is the grandson of Steven and Teresa Story of Milton and Louie and the the late James Parker of Alton. He is the great grandson of Deloris and the late James Story of Carrollton and Joan and the late Paul McEuen of Milton. He is the great great grandson of the late Edward and Rosie Winfield of Milton and the late Lafe and Ruth Scoggins of Carrollton. Briggston has an older brother Dalton Parker and a step sister Kristen Sealock. DEEDER A son, Kitsch Gideon, was born to Dustin and Amber Deeder of Pittsfield Feb. 15, 2014 at 4:51 p.m. Kitsch weighed 5 pounds, 12 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long. Grandparents are Kevin and Debbie Ketchum and Greg Ruble of Pittsfield and Pete and Shelby Deeder of Griggsville. Greatgrandparents are Dave and Betty Rush of New Salem and Ann Slight of Griggsville. HAZELRIGG A daughter, Harper Noel, was born to Andrea Hazelrigg Feb. 15, 2014 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Harper weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Mindy Hazelrigg of Quincy and Andy and Kathy Hazelrigg of Mt. Sterling.

n Pittsfield Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star meets every fourth Monday at the Masonic Lodge at 7:30 p.m. n T.O.P.S. Meeting at the Milton Christian Church Annex every Tuesday, weigh-in 6-6:30, meeting 6:30 p.m. The group is open to the public. For information, call Shanna Edison 217723-4092

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Brosies celebrate 50th anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Burdette (Carolyn Sue Guthrie) Brosie celebrated 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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Noble makes dean’s list Casey Noble, daughter of Angie Nash of Griggsville and Brian Noble of Barry, made the dean’s list at Quincy University. She is majoring in graphic design.

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Gertrude Hobbs celebrating 90th birthday

Gertrude Hobbs of Pittsfield will celebrate her 90th birthday Saturday, March 8. Gertrude has four daughters: Peggy (Ken) Kimble of Brooklyn Park, Minn., Patti (Jeff McCartney) of Pittsfield, Susan Capps of St. Charles, Ill. and the late Lynn Gerger. She also has 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Birthday cards may be sent to her at 722 N. Monroe, Pittsfield, IL 62363.

Wassell We would like to thank our family and friends who sent flowers, food, cards, memorials and smply words of encouragement during the passing of our loved one, Dwan Wassell. A special thank you to Dr. Ronald Johnson and staff, Pike County Health Department and Illini Community Hospital for their excellent care. We would also like to thank Pastor Jerry Edison for the beautiful, touching service. Also Jennifer Niebur and her entire staff. You folks are truly “angels” on earth. Sincerely, the family of Dwan Wassell.

Willard The family of Michael Todd Willard is so grateful for good friends and family. We appreciate the many acts of kindness shown to us due to the loss of our loved one The phone calls, cards, visits, flowers, food, contributions to Shelby’s educational fund and the kind words expressed at Mike’s celebration of life meant so much. Thank you for thinking of us. Catherine and “Putter” Capps and family.

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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. n The Lenten service in anticipation of Easter will be held at the Oxville United Methodist Church Wednesday, April 9 at 7 p.m. The Chosen Ones will perform at this service. Anyone not already in worship is invited to attend. For questions, contact Pastor Dave at 217-833-2575.

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Pikeland accepts Bigley’s resignation Birchnell graduates from Franklin By BETH Zumwalt Pike Press As expected, the Pikeland School Board accepted the resignation of varristy football coach Don Bigley at last week’s meeting. Bigley has said earlier he felt he needed to cut back. He will continue to serve as athletic director for both PCS and PHS and as dean of students at the high school. Paula Hawley, superintendent of Pikeland, said she has posted the job

internally and has also advertised in area papers to fill the vacancy. “We hope to have a coach hired in April and if not by May, so they can get the summer schedule lined out,” she said. The board also set graduation dates. Pikeland Community School will have eighth grade promotion ceremonies Thursday, May 29 and the high school will graduate Friday, May 30. Both ceremonies will be at the high school and both will be at 7:30 p.m.

Paul Petty was confirmed as PHS track coach and Clint Hamilton will be PHS baseball assistant coach. The March meeting is typically when the board issues reduction in force notices to staff members who are being honorably discharged due to budget constraints. Hawley says there is no clear picture of the situation but expects to have some recommendations to the board by the March meeting. “We don’t even have the kindergarten numbers yet,” she said.

Griggsville-Perry discusses sports scheduling By JEANETTE WALLACE Pike Press The Griggsville-Perry School Board discussed the scheduling of sporting events and practices once again at its meeting Wednesday, Feb. 19. A request has been received that there be no practices over holidays and no weekend games/practices. "I looked at the policy book. I could not find where we have a policy at all governing when we practice, when we play, anything like that...so I think we need to make a policy," Darrin Mountain, board member, said. Several members of the board voiced concerns that going so long without practice will cause problems for the teams. "It would be like starting basketball season from the beginning of the year," Mark Cheatum, GriggsvillePerry Elementary and High School principal, said. Mountain explained that several parents had come to him with comments about how much kids practice and go to games, often over holiday breaks.

"I think our kids do too much. We never give them a chance to recover. I would bet that if you check injuries, I bet injuries are higher now than they were ten years ago. I will bet the seriousness of the injuries are more severe than they were ten years ago. I think it's important that we let kids be kids," Cheatum said. "You do have to look at both ends of the spectrum." The board will discuss with the coaches some of the concerns that parents have about scheduling. The board also discussed the pro's and con's of 8-block verses traditional scheduling. With traditional scheduling, there are usually about eight periods in a day and every day has the same classes. Block scheduling allows longer class time but often involves different classes on different days. The school currently runs on an 8-block schedule. "I like traditional scheduling. I think you get more out of traditional scheduling than you do the 8-block, personally," Mountain said. Teachers will be asked what they feel is the best form of scheduling for the school. The Children's Internet Protection

Act (CIPA) was discussed during the meeting, as well. The Act has been in place at the school for several years but the board was asked to reapprove it. "Periodically the board is requested to approve certain educational agreements in order to be in compliance with state and federal guidelines," Supt. Andrea Allen said. Other action taken at the meeting was the first reading of the updated Board Policy 6.120: Education of Children with Disabilities. Also, members of the board approved the construction of discus and shot put practice pads at the middle school to measure 10'x10'x6". There was a 40 minute closed session at 7:03. Before adjourning, members of the board approved the employment of Kindra Phillips as junior high scholastic team coach for the 20132014 season and accepted the resignation of Debbie Browning as junior high cheerleader coach. The board also re-employed Pollee Craven as middle school principal and Mark Cheatum as high school and elementary school principal. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

Brooklyn (Hull) Birchenall, from Eureka, graduated Dec. 31 from Franklin University, where she received her Master's Degree in Business Administration. She also received a Bachelor's Degree in Financial Management in 2009 from Franklin University and acquired her Associate's Degree in Finance and a Certificate in Banking and Finance in 2006 from Illinois Central College. She is employed at First Security Bank as the Branch Manager of the Danvers and Deer Creek Banking Center locations. She is married to Chad and they have four children: Tristen, Ashton, Isabella and Addison. She is the daughter of Chuck and Michelle Griffieth of Goodfield, and William and Kelli Hull of Griggsville.

Western High School hires new principal By BETH Zumwalt Pike Press Jared Van Dyne will be the new principal for the 2014-2015 school year at Western High School. Van Dyne, currently the athletic director, will replace MiKayla Frey, who has resigned to take another position in the Quincy School District. Frey’s resignation was accepted at the Feb. 19 meeting and the decision to hire Van Dyke was made Monday, Feb. 24 at a special meeting. Connie Thomas will remain the K-4 and high school principal.

The board also voted to hire Terry Robertson as superintendent for the upcoming school years. This year Robertson and Steve Goodman split the school year as interims. Next year Robertson will still be the interim and will work up to 100 days. “We don’t know if we will have to hire someone to help him out on the days he is not here,” Lorc Weir, president of the board, said. The board also hired David Motley as girls softball coach with Claire Gursh as the assistant. After hearing of several misunderstandings in the community,

the board has abandoned its plan to issue bonds to create a working cash fund. “There was a lot of people who thought it was going to raise their taxes and it would not have,” Weir said. “We are just going to try to get by on what we have and borrow from local banks when necessary. We were just trying to get a lower tax rate by issuing the bonds.” The board also accepted the resignation of the district bookkeeper, Debbie Lohnes. She will be replaced by Gaynell Ayo and the board will advertise Ayo’s position as secretary.

Food manager’s initial certification class The Pike County Health Department is offering a 15-hour initial Food Manager’s Certification Class at Carl’s Cardinal Inn, 856 West Washington, in Pittsfield starting Tuesday, March 18 and continuing for the next three Tuesdays, March 25, April 1, and April 8. Class sessions will run from 5-9 p.m. Upon successful completion of the class, participants will be allowed to take an Illinois State approved exam. After passing the exam, they will be eligible to become certified as an Illinois State Food Service Sanitation

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Manager. The cost of the class is $89 and cost of the course manual is $20. The course manual is optional, but recommended. Because of the new Illinois Food Certification Examination rules, the class size will be limited. Application forms may be downloaded from our website at www.pikecoilhealth.org or are also available at Pike County Health Department. For more information, contact Jane Johnson at Pike County Health Department, 217-285-4407, extension 118.

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Three Frazier brothers, have at one time all worked in the family shoestore which has been in business in Pittsfield for nearly 135 years. Left to right, Robert Frazier, 77, still works at the store, Roger Frazier, 76 worked at the store until 1960 when he took a job with what is now known as the Illinois Department of Conservation and Richard Frazier, 78, who recently retired from the store.

By Beth Zumwalt Pike Press The Kientzle Shoe Store has been in business for 135 years. The store has been located in different areas since it was started by the Frazier boys great-grandfatehr, Henry. “There is nothing else like it,” Bob Frazier, who still mans the store daily, said. “ At one time we had fivefull time employees and discussed hiring a sixth.” All three of the Fraziers remember a time when the downtown area of Pittsfield was so busy there were few parking spots to be had on a Friday night. “People would come to town and maybe see a movie, then buy their groceries for the week and what ever else they needed and go home. Roger Frazier said the landscape

changed with I-72 was built. “That killed Pittsfield,” he said. “ Before that it was a two hour drive to Springfield and one hour to Quincy. People shopped in town.” Richard Frazier said he remembes hearing stories about those living in the rural areas coming to town in a horse and buggy. “The dad would come in with sticks cut to the size of the children’s feet and that’s what size shoes he wanted,” Frazier said. “They didn’t bring the kids with him, just the sticks.” Originally both Kientzles and Nieburs, the other show store in town, cusstome made shoes. Kientzles used a tree felled to make room for the courthouse as its cobble’s bench. The store has served generations of Pike County families. “I had a 90-year-old man tell me

once, he never had a pair of shoes that didn’t come from Kientzles,” Bob Frazier said. A history of the store printed in 1953, in honor of the store’s 75 anniversary, says there was a demand for high quality boots, those costing $12 to $15. “Men wanted their feet to look small so they wanted their boots to fit tight,” the history reads. All three of the Frazier’s say the business has changed through the years. But has Roger Frazier said lots of things have changed. “I had an older man tell me a long time ago, his grandmother came to Pike County has a little girl in a covered wagon,” Roger Frazier said. “Before she died, she watched a man walk on the moon.

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Milton Christian Church Youth to attend CIY Mary Lagemann is now offering piano lessons for beginners. If you are interested, please call Mary at 217-370-0417. Live Pike, Love Pike, Spend Pike is a new program being introduced by the Pike County Chamber of Commerce and several corporate sponsors that encourages Pike County residents to purchase services and products in our local area year round. The campaign’s goal is to educate local consumers about the real and valuable benefits of spending first in their home county—Pike County, Illinois. Like the Live Pike, Love Pike, Spend Pike FB page to learn about promotions, important information and highlighted businesses. 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 light 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. Happy birthday to Sandra Anstedt who turns one year old Thursday, Feb. 27. She is the daughter of and Aaron & Megan (Laux) Anstedt. Milton Christian Church Youth will be attending CIY, April 4-5 in St. Charles, MO. Cost is $55 by March 5 (After March 5 cost is $65). CIY Believe is a high-energy weekend event for

By KARRIE SPANN 723-4262 junior high students only. It is structured specifically for junior high students and is packed with powerful worship, intense drama and teaching from God’s Word. While at Believe, students not only worship together, but also engage in life-challenging discussions with their peers and adult leaders. As they go through the weekend, they discover ways in which God is calling them to be Kingdom Workers in their schools, communities and the world.

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Nebo has a quiet week with a couple birthdays Sandy Janes’s birthday is this Saturday, March 1. If you have cabin fever go by her house and honk! I need Nebo News! Call me with your news at 734-1811 or email to loriclendenny@gmail.com

Happy birthday this week to Carrie Hill, Andy Shaw, Sandy Janes and Khloe Johnson! Quote of the week “Remember, man does not live on bread alone: sometimes he needs a little buttering up.” John C. Maxwell

By Lori Clendenny 217-734-1811 loriclendenny@gmail.com

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and other area news Eastside Health & Rehab hosts Valentine party “Success is preparedness meets opportunity”. 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. Birthdays and anniversaries for this week are: Feb. 26-Roseanne Craven, Duane and Brenda Borrowman Feb. 27-Joe Yackley Feb. 28-Georgia West, Walter Lamb Feb. 29-Anna Mae Dean March 2-Anne Horton March 3-Martha Woodward, Larry Smith, happy 40th wedding anniversary to Mark and Becky Winner March 4-Kelsey Ducey, Ruby Thomas, Mike and Lynn Scott February is a memory month for me. My parents’ wedding anniversary was in February as was my father’s birthday. Love and miss them both. 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, Heather Alvey, 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. Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. Matthew 7:7, 8 Gospel Gigs at Detroit Christian Church is Saturday, March 1 with Harmony Gospel Singers and Glen Gobel performing. Food

and fellowship starts at 5:30 and the singing starts at 6:30. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Recycling is Fridays from 9:301:30 out by Bowlers Universe. This Thursday you need to have your General Mills’ boxtops turned in at participating schools by Feb. 27. Here is a book recommendation I was given. “Dying Out Loud” by Shawn Smucher. Trivia answers from last week: 1. Which reflects which, between the sun and the moon? (moon reflects the sun) 2. Into which city did Lot escape to when God was destroying Sodom and Gomorrah? (Zoar) 3. What country in the world has 11 time zones? (Russia) 4. Bethuel was what kin to Abraham and what kin to Rebekah? (Bethuel was a nephew to Abraham and a father to Rebekah) 5. Who was the first king of Greece? (Alexander the Great) 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? (ten) Trivia questions for this week: 1. Who was the first member of the Beatles to visit the United States? 2. What did the good Samaritan pour into the hurt man’s wounds? 3. Anne and Margot Frank had pen pals from what state in 1940? 4. How much did the good Samaritan give to the host to take care of the beaten man? 5. What 2 state capitals contain the name of their state in their names? 6. Where was the beaten man in the story of the good Samaritan from and where was he trying to go to? Eastside Health & Rehab hosted their Valentine party in spite of the snow at 2:30 on Valentine’s Day. The tables were decorated with red table cloths and flowers. Cookies and punch were served. Music and karaoke love songs, furnished by David and Mary Eustas, were enjoyed by singing along and dancing. A crowning of a king and queen took place and Eddie Howell and Jeanette Decker won those titles. Runners up were Lyndle

By WYVETTA DAVIS 285-4880 Main and Linda Sharoe. Fifteen or more visitors helped with this celebration. Cookies, punch, and candy were made by the residents. The Queen and King thank everyone who voted for them. Everyone was grateful to Dietary and other individuals for helping serve. A good time was had by all. Here is where I will put in a plea for much needed volunteers at Eastside Health & Rehab. They are very appreciative of the volunteers that they currently have but there is always a need for more. Are there any people ages 40-60 that feel the need to be out there doing something for others? Nursing home clients love to be able to participate in the different activities that are provided, but lots of times if volunteers are not available, then all the ones that want to participate, just can’t. If you are sincerely interested in helping in this worthwhile endeavor, please give Rokita Shelton (activity director) a call at 285-4491. Peggy Clark recently returned from Donna, TX., where she was at a missionary camp for 2 1/2 weeks. The week of Feb. 9, fifteen family members came to visit at the Eastside Health & Rehab Center in Pittsfield. I was told that they would also enjoy seeing their friends there as well. 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. “Progression produces digression from the truth”. Saturday evening, Feb. 22, a few of us went to the Grace Center in Roodhouse for their Gospel Gig. Definitely had a great time. One of the very best Gospel Gigs that I have been to.

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Pleasant Hill local to open for Christian band Sue Holcomb had to go back to the hospital for a short stay. Hopefully she will get back home soon. Send some cheer her way by mailing a card to 34464 170th Ave. Pleasant Hill. If you did not get to attend the Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University that was being held at the Baptist Church, the First Christian Church in Pittsfield is going to be offering it. Quincy Christian School is hosting the Christian band, Remedy Drive March 28. Our local young man, Matt Miller will be opening for the band.

Tickets are $10 at the door, $8 in advance, and $6 for youth groups and groups of 10 or more. Tickets will be available at the Quincy Christian School office. Doors open at 6:30, concert starts at 7. There is a lot of illness in the area with several having bronchitis and pneumonia. The community sends condolences to the family of Jesse Tolbert. Mark your calendars for the time change Sunday, March 9, you will spring forward. Detroit Christian Church will hold its monthly Gospel Gig

By DEBBIE MILLER 734-2845

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 light 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.

Detroit

Detroit area suffers from tornado damage Detroit area was hit by an F2 tornado Thursday, Feb. 20 at about 2:45 p.m. There was no tornado warning issued for the area. Tom Barger’s farm took a major hit from the tornado. Major damage was done to his house, barns and sheds. Park’s Livestock building also received major damage. The tornado then passed through some fields and also hit the Gordan Scranton property doing damage to his new hay barn. Several people in the area

including yours truly saw the tornado on the ground. It was a very scary thing and I hope I never see it again. Most of the damage was done to outbuildings so we were very lucky. Bryan and Ida, John, Tessa, Olin, Nic and DeeDee McAllister all enjoyed dinner together at Maya’s Sunday. Emily Pursley participated in a band contest in Quincy Saturday. Her parents Mary and Earl accompanied her there. The Detroit United Methodist

By IDA MCALLISTER

Church is undergoing a remodeling project on the interior of the church. The old paneling has been removed and new insulation and drywall is being installed in the two main rooms and the entrance.

Griggsville

Pre-K screenings for the GPS District to be held The Griggsville United Methodist Church will hold a pancake and sausage supper Tuesday, March 4th. Serving begins at 4:30 p.m. Biscuits and gravy will also be served. A freewill donation will be received and all are invited. Once again Little League Ball is around the corner! Sign-up forms will be going out Tuesday, Feb. 25 with students and will be due back by Tuesday, March 25. There will also be open sign-ups at city hall Wednesday, March 12 from 6:308 p.m. Cost for the 2014 season will be $35 for one child and will be capped at $70 per family. If you have any questions, feel freel to contact Derrick Nash at 217836-2707. The World Day of Prayer will be held at the United Methodist Church March 7 beginning at 2 p.m. Take Your Child to the Library Day will be held Saturday, March 1 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the North Pike District Library. There will be activities, crafts, stories, snacks and prizes. Families are invited to stop by and stay for a

bit or stay for awhile to see what the library has to offer. The library has books that have inspired movies including “The Monuments Men”, “Gone Girl”, “Divergent”, and “Labor Day”. Reading the book first is a great way to get you all ‘pumped up’ and ready to watch the movie! 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 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2014. Call now as appointment slots fill up quickly! Please bring your child’s certified birth certificate, shot recor and social security card to the screening appointment. Lexi Walston has returned home after undergoing surgery at Childrens Hospital in St. Louis recently. Dewayne and I hosted a “Nascar” potluck on Sunday. The race wound up being delayed due

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

to weather, and didn’t get restarted until 7:30 that evening.. Although everyone had gone home by the time the race restarted, everyone enjoyed some good food before they left! Congratulations to the members of the Middle School Chorus that competed in the Solo and Ensemble Contest on Saturday! Madison Vinyard received a 1st place for her solo, and Jenna Kelley, Erin Rezba, Elizabeth Mowen, Jasmine Butler, Lani Daniels, and Madison Vinyard all received 2nd place medals for their duet performances! Good job, girls! Congratulations to our Eagles in Action winner: Caleb Davis! Some people find fault like there’s a reward for it!

New dentist attends Rotary Dr. Emani was born in India and completed his initial dental training in India. He came to the U.S. 2001, where he completed a Masters Degree in Public Health in Houston and then completed additional dental schooling in New York. Dr. Emani has been providing dental care for children since 2006. He and his wife live in Chatham, IL and have 2 small children of their own. Dr. Emani stated, “The sense of pride, dedication and commitment the staff at health department showed about this project was what initially attracted me to this job. Once I started working here, I have seen the people in this community take pride in their kids and try to do the best for their children within their means and having a dental clinic, which accepts low- income and Medicaid patients close to their home is something they appreciate very much”. The Pike County Dental Clinic opened on December 2, 2013 and started see-

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Dr. Sreekanth Emani, new dentist at the Pike County Dental Clinic, left, was the guest speaker at the noon meeting of the Pittsfield Rotary Club Wednesday, Feb. 19. Also shown is Jan Bleich of the Pike County Health Department.

ing patients the following week. For more information about the Pike County Dental Clinic, call the Health Department at 217-

285-4407 or the Dental Clinic at 217-285-5311.

Missy Damon celebrates birthday March 3 I want to remember Missy Damon from Rockport March 3 for her birthday. Wish her a happy birthday if you see her around. Happy birthday from Grans. I’m thankful for the nice

weather we have been having. It’s been really nice. That’s it until next week. May God Bless you all and have a good one.

By FRANCES PENCE 217-242-3511

Chamber of Commerce to hold annual dinner meeting The Pike County Chamber of Commerce will hold its 27th annual dinner meeting Thursday, March 20 at the Griggsville American Legion. Networking begins at 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 each and available at the Chamber office. In conjunction with the annual dinner meeting, the Pike County Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its annual Business of the Year, Volunteer of the Year and Community

Betterment honors which will be awarded at the meeting March 20. The Business of the year recognizes a successful Pike County business that has demonstrated integrity and community involvement. The Volunteer of the Year can be any Pike County resident who volunteers his or her time to support Pike County and his or her community. The fifth annual Community Betterment Award is intended to recognize the contribution of an

individual or group of individuals whose vision and actions have bettered the city or village in which they live. To facilitate nominations, the Chamber has developed nomination forms, available by contacting Kaye Iftner at 217285-2971 or by email at info@ pikeil.org. Nomination forms are also available on the Chamber’s website, www.pikeil.org, or at the Chamber office at 224 W. Washington. Deadline for submission is Friday, March 7.

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C1 Storm leaves path of destruction

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Watson Cemetery, just off County Highway 7 suffered a lot of damage in last Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s storm. Bryan Bauer who takes care of the cemetery said he is unsure if the winds blew over stones or if pieces of debri hit the stones, breaking them. He said the cemetery will do what they can to repair the damage, but barely has enough money to keep it mowed. Beth Zumwalt/Pike Pres

Parks Livestock wasted no time in getting trucks to the their facility last week after the storm level the building. Approximately 200 hogs were in the building when the storm hit and a few escaped but were recaptured. No hogs were injured.

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Friends and neighbors rushed to the Tom Barger property last Thursday to help with clean-up and try to rescue what could be saved. A giant tree in the Bargerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s yard was damaged but overall withstood the brunt of the storm.

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The drive way headed into Tom and Sue Bargers property, east of Detroit, was littered with debris from two barns and assorted other small ojbests that had been blown around. Two barns were several damaged, one demolished and two cloth covered hoop barns were lost in the storm.

The pine tree grove on the Martinsburg Road suffered severe damage in the storm. Several trees were had the tops twisted out of them and others lost limbs.

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200 BUSINESS THE TRADING POST 501 E. Prairie St., Jerseyville, IL. Open Monday Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Over 7,000 sq. ft. of clean furniture, appliances, sporting goods and tools. Plus 2000 smalls @ $2.00 or less! We buy full or partial estates/households of GOOD, CLEAN furniture and appliances. Why buy new when "slightly used" will do? For more information, call: 618-639-4569. TFN

colman's country campers 2013's on sale. Big discounts. Sales, service, parts, propane. #2 Fun St. Hartford, IL 62048. 618254-1180. www.colmanscampers.com. TFN 2012 mobile home stimulus package: up to $25,000 for your trade in. Discounts for land owners. Financing available. Prequalify by phone 314-5627459. tf SELLBEST, 110 W. Quincy St., Griggsville: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Quality Used Furniture & AppliancesWashers, Dryers, Freezers, Fridges, Microwave, Electric Stoves, Twin, Full, Queen Beds, New Mattress Sets, Bedroom Furniture, Tables & Chairs, Upholstered Furniture, Tools, T.V.s, Stereos. Everything for the home and you! Call 217-2422252.TF DIAMOND TRAILER saleswe buy used campers new campers & toy haulers by Keystone RV Co. Pre-owned campers; RV parts & service. We also stock a large selection of RV accessories for all your camping needs. Located at 1117 N. Old Rt. 66, Litchfield. 217-324-2452, www.diamondtrailer.com. TFJCJ

300 FARM MARKET 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: Upstairs apartment in Carrollton, 1 BR, all appliances furnished, share washer & dryer in hall. You pay electric. Water & trash furnished. $400 due on rental, $200 deposit. No smoking and no pets. Call 618-535-2488. 3.5

400B FOR RENT Greene County FOR RENT: 317 Railroad St. White Hall. $425/mo. $425 deposit. 2 BR/1 BA. Newly renovated kitchen & bath. Recently carpeted. AC/H. No pets. Call Justin (434)808-3163. 3.5

400B 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 Newly remodeled office space on the square in Pittsfield. For more information, call 217-473-8811. TF

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 home in country for rent. 3 BR, 2 BA, completely remodeled. No pets. Deposit and references required. 918-2237780. Located in New Canton. 3.5 for rent: 2 BDR bungalow, newly remodeled, Pleasant Hill. References required. Send inquiries to: General delivery\Rental. Pleasant Hill, IL 62366. TF

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

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carrier: Two routes open in Pittsfield. Lucrative routes for morning delivery. If interested, please call Brian at 217-245-5121 ext. 226. 2.26

beautiful ranch home. 3BR 2BA 2 car garage. Large deck. North of Timewell. 217-322-6402.

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.

GOODYEAR T125/70D15 95M Temp. spare for 1998 Buick. Never used. $20. 217-285-4975. TF DON't pay high heating bills eliminate them with an outdoor wood furnace from Central Boiler Call Today. 217-236-3022.TF sheppard electron1402 Lakeview ics Heights, Pittsfield, IL. 217285-2893. Cell: 217-2481188. LG TV sales and service. 3D and smart TVs, Blu Ray DVD players,32-55" TVs. Metal detectors, new & used, very good prices, Whites and Garrets. New and used CB's & antennas, Uniden Police scanners also for sale. FREE DVD OR SOUNDBAR WITH EACH TV ABOVE 32". tf bed queen Pillowtop mattress set. New in the plastic. $175. Can deliver. (618)7722710. 5.7.14

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

600 HELP WANTED

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

1100C REAL ESTATE Jersey County

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now hiring Now hiring a part time nail tech and part time massage therapist that has experience in Reiki, reflexology or other healing techniques. Inner Harmony, 227 S. Main, Jacksonville, IL. 1-217245-1888. 3.5 Drivers O/O: $4000 sign on! Join Fort Transfer - get an extra grand a month for the first 4 months. Available to first 50 qualified. O/O's who lease with Fort! 100% FS & Excellent Pay! CDL-A 1 yr. exp. w/ tank end. 855-290-5752. 2.26

now hiring experienced servers and cooks. Day and evening shifts available. Please apply in person at Pikers Steakhouse, Louisiana, Mo. 2.26

615 HUNTING 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 looking to lease hunting ground. Short term or long term. 618-550-9406. 2.27.14

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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. 7.14.14

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

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

1100D REAL ESTATE Pike County 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 house for sale: 4 Excellent starter home for a single person or a couple in a small rural community with excellent neighbors. 918 square feet cozy home is situated on a large lot. If interested, please call 1-217-242-7262. tf 3BR house with unattached garage w/ building.. 309 W. Congress, Griggsville. Call 217-2481958. 3.5

900C NO TRESPASSING Jersey County

part-time cook Apply to West Pine Retirement Village. 508 West Pine, Jerseyville Monday through Friday, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. TFN

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

1200/1600 a wk Team driving, tanker endorsement. Home on weekends. Benefits. Sign-on bonus. Safety bonus. 217-2577282. 2.26

900D NO TRESPASSING Pike County

no trespassing on any and all land owned by Double Creek Farms, Inc. TF

100 Automotive * 200 Business* 210 Church Services 220 Collectibles* 300 Farm Market* 400 For Rent* A: Calhoun County B: Greene County C: Jersey County D: Pike County E: Scott County F: Miscellaneous • 500 For Sale* • 600 Help Wanted*

Commercial Buildings For Sale Business Opportunity In Winchester

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

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Various Models of Fax Machines $10 and up

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TIME CLOCKS FOR SALE Models

Acroprint 125 - $100 Acroprint 150 - $125 CALL JANE 618-498-1234

1400 WORK WANTED want to sit with elderly in their homes. Experienced in working with elderly. Call 217-833-2530. 3.5 work wanted Odd jobs, cleanup, lawn care, carpentry, painting, sweet gumball cleanup. 217-4915872. 2.26

1500 YARD SALES

B: Greene County C: Jersey County D: Pike County E: Scott County 1200 Services* 1300 Wanted* 1310 Web Sites* 1400 Work Wanted 1500 Yard Sales A: Calhoun County B: Greene County C: Jersey County D: Pike County E: Scott County

STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT Hardin, IL

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Commercial Building for rent Hardin, IL

Call (618) 498-1234 and ask for Business Department

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concealed carry training courses being held in Greene County. Call Jason at 618-567-5650. 4.2

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Saturday, March 8, 2014, 10:00 a.m. AUTOMOBILE - 2003 Lincoln Town Car, Executive Edition, fully loaded 70,000+miles *subject to seller approval of highest bid

GLASSWARE & STONEWARE - 100+/- Decanter Collection Ducks

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208 ACRES +/- • 4 TRACTS Friday, March 7, 2014 • 11 AM

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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.

• 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 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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THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2006-SD1 PLAINTIFF, VS

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VIRGINIA JONES A/K/A VIRGINIA B JONES A/K/A PAT JONES; KENNETH A JONES; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 36 HAMBURG ROAD MICHAEL, IL 62065 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on September 13, 2013, CALHOUN COUNTY SHERIFF in CALHOUN County, Illinois, will on April 7, 2014, in CALHOUN COUNTY COURTHOUSE, HARDIN, IL 62047, at 1:30PM, 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 CALHOUN, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 07-06-27-401-403 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 36 HAMBURG ROAD MICHAEL, IL 62065 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY FRAME WITH BRICK,UTILITIES ON,NOT FOR SALE, NO GARAGE The Judgment amount was $83,133.33. Sale Terms:

MIKE PROUGH AUCTIONEER 618-535-1115 mikeproughauc@gmail.com LIC.440.000322

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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

Brandon Morrow & Sheena Martin: Co-Trustees

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 8TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CALHOUN, COUNTY HARDIN, ILLINOIS

AUCTION NOTE: All announcements day of sale take precedence over written material, seller has the right to reject and and all bids. Be on time, Car will sell at 12:00 p.m. Pictures at riverbender.com and auctionzip.com.

This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce. com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only -

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

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)

IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765

Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1307615 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I590944 2.26.14, 2.5, 3.12

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www.barton-homes.com 807 Madison St, Quincy Two bedroom single story home with updated furnace & central air. Partial fenced yard & detached two car garage. Priced to sell! $26,500 New Listing 655 Prospect St, Pittsfield: Leave the yard work & snow removal to someone else. Move in ready 3 bedroom duplex, two baths, & attached garage. Call for details. $105,500 28030 US HWY 54, Griggsville: One owner newer ranch home on 2.54 Acres. Spacious great room with nice kitchen, main floor laundry, delightful master suite, & more. Walk-out basement with additional bath & more. Attached two car garage plus additional 22 x 30 detached garage. Immediate Possession! $219,900 3905 Catamaran Court, Quincy: Two story partial brick home located in Hidden Cove Subdivision. Awesome great room with fireplace, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, & attached garage. $297,900 SOLD New Listing: 1032 S. 24th St, Quincy: Spacious 3 bedroom ranch home with fenced back yard & detached 2 car garage with storage area. Hugh living room with fireplace, partial basement with bath, & main floor laundry. $62,000 New Listing: 815 W. Lafayette St, Jacksonville: Darling 2 bedroom bungalow on big lot. Kitchen comes with appliances, fireplace, partial hardwood floors, & a bonus area. Full partial finished basement. Priced to sell! $31,900 New Listing: 203 W. Adams, Pittsfield: 1.5 story home close to downtown. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, central air, fireplace and more $30,000 602 Houston St, Pleasant Hill: WOW! Awesome price for an awesome house. 1.5 story home move in ready.4 bedrooms, 3 baths, kitchen/dining area, & a big living room. Must See. Immediate Possession. $62,500 23328 US HWY 54, Pittsfield: Minutes from town. 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, country kitchen/dining area, & more. Inviting wrap around porch, enclosed porch, & a newer garage on one acre.$98,500 46270 355th Ave, Chambersburg: This property is nestled in the hillside & down a quiet road...perfect place for the wildlife lover! Cozy ranch home on 6 Acres with walkout basement. Call for a showing. $99,500 569 Piper Lane, Pittsfield: Roomy two story located close to schools. Newer hot water boiler. Lots of room for a big family. Call for a showing. REDUCED $45,500 RR 1 Box 60A, Nebo: Spacious 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath manufactured home on 1+ Acre. Full basement with family room, & a wood burning fireplace. Pleasant Hill School District. $98,000 119 Douglas Dr, Pleasant Hill: Very nice ranch home with a country feel. Awesome master bedroom suite, charming kitchen, 2 wood burning fireplaces, & so much more. Great covered deck...the perfect entertainment spot. Full partial finished walk out basement with bath. Attached garage.$149,000 639 W. Grant St, Pittsfield: One owner 3 bedroom ranch home on good size lot. Full basement with bath & laundry area. 4+ car garage & storage shed. REDUCED! $89,900 Immediate Possession. New Listing: 1523 N. 6th St, Quincy Large two story home needs work but has great potential. Could be single family or two apartments...income property.$9,275 26340 Lake Rd, Pittsfield: 1.5 story home on Acres. 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, open kitchen/dining/family room. Detached 2 car garage, outbuilding, & covered porch. Immediate Possession. $114,900 17582 Hwy 96, Rockport: Cute & cozy 2 bedroom home on approx. 1 Acre. Nice bitg yard, over sized garage, & a large carport. Agent interest. $64,900 New Listing: 125 East St, Ursa Newer 3 bedroom ranch home located within mins. of Quincy. Attractive great room with fireplace/dining area/ kitchen. Very nice master suite. Attached two car garage & a deck. Located at edge of town. $116,000 415 S. Corey St, Griggsville: 1.5 story home on corner lot with attached garage. Eat-in kitchen, open dining/living room, open stairway, & 1.5 baths. Call for a showing. $50,000 1420 Locust St, Quincy: 1.5 story home with some updates. Eat-in kitchen, two bedrooms, &main floor laundry. $44,900 401 N. Chandler St, Griggsville: Two bedroom bungalow located close to schools. Enclosed porch, covered porch, & carport. Room to expand in attic area.$39,900 Owner wants this one sold. 311 E. Jefferson St, Pittsfield: 1.5 story home on smaller lot. 4 bedrooms, nice kitchen/dining area, updated bath, & more. Covered porch & garage. $56,500 1829 Spring St, Quincy: Stately two story brick home located one block north of Broadway. Ideal for big family. Detached 2 car garage. $78,900 243 S. Memorial St, Pittsfield: 1.5 story fixer upper on corner lot. Updated roof & newer furnace. $13,200 Make Offer. S. Illinois St, Pittsfield: Two bedroom fixer upper with two basements. Metal outbuilding. Priced to sell! $14,000 302 Main St, Detroit: Manageable 3 bedroom ranch home. Main floor laundry, eat-in kitchen, & big living room. Detached 2 car garage. $49,500 2543 Cedar St, Quincy: Brick 2 bedroom home with full basement. Updated furnace, central air, detached garage, & partial fenced. 206 Franklin St, Jacksonville: Two bedroom bugalow with full basement, covered porch, & detached garage. Needs some updates. Priced to sell. $29,500 205 N. Fulton St, Payson: Single story fixer upper on big lot. Privacy fence, storage shed, carport, & more. $19,250 410 S. Walnut St, Hull: Two story home with updated kitchen & bath, main floor laundry, central air, & more. 2-3 bedrooms, basement, partial privacy fence. $44,900

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320 W. Washington St., Pittsfield, Illinois 62363 •www.midwestlandsales.com • Ph: 217-285-6000 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 $3,650/acre Call Scott *broker owned 5 Acres All Timber, Located In Western Pike County, Prime Hunting Call David 43 Acres Excellent hunting and building site $3,650/acre Call David SOLD: 40 Acres With Home Excellent hunting property with nice home Call David SOLD: 68 Acres Almost 100% Tillable Land Located West Of Pittsfield $8,500/acre Call Scott SOLD: 15 Acres, Mostly timber, Nice Creek Located In Southern Pike Co. $3,590/acre Call Scott 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 SOLD: 38 Acres Awesome hunting farm in Southern Pike County 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

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 PRICE REDUCED: 58 Acres Great investment property! Well balanced property with 25 tillable acres! $3,690/acre Call Scott 40 Acres Located 15 minutes from Quincy on a dead end road, Proven farm, $3,650/acre Call Scott SOLD: 171 Acres Great tillable farm with excellent income potential! 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

DEKALB COUNTY, MISSOURI: New Listing: 203 Acres 162 Acres in tillable Great investment property Call Keith

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 Scott SOLD: 68 Acres Big Timber Located Close To The Mississippi River, Great Food Plot Areas! Call Scott In cooperation with Whitetail Properties SOLD: 45.61 acres - Located in Northern Calhoun County, Solid timber, great hunting farm. $3950/acre. Call Scott SOLD: 245.5 Acres With Home Perfect mix of timber and fields, located in great area $3,395/acre SOLD: 80 Acres Located at the end of a dead end road, Big timber farm In cooperation with Landguys LLC 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 Your LocaL TrusTed resource

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JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS: New Listing: 41.5 Acres Great hunting & building location, $175,890 Call Kyle BROWN COUNTY, ILLINOIS: SOLD: 138.5 Acres 47 Acres Tillable, Balance in timber, Call Scott In cooperation with Agrivest Inc. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, ILLINOIS: New Listing: 21.5 Acres Pure Hunting! $73,100 Call Kyle SOLD: 41 Acres Awesome hunting 40 acres! $163,000 Call Kyle *in cooperation with Century 21 Simpson Realty 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

MONROE COUNTY, MISSOURI: SOLD: 50 Acres m/l Great hunting property with small hunters cabin! KNOX COUNTY, MISSOURI: New Listing: 160 Acres Excellent combination farm with great hunting! Call Keith HENRY COUNTY, MISSOURI: New Listing: 872 Acres Hard to find large investment property Call Keith LINN COUNTY, MISSOURI: New Listing: 74 Acres Nice agricultural farm offering 6% return on investment Call Keith SOLD: 40 Acres Great Investment property with excellent hunting Call Keith 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 New Listing: 140 Acres Turnkey Northern Missouri hunting farm Call Keith SOLD: 166 Acres Nice all around property *In cooperation with Whitetail Properties LEWIS COUNTY, MISSOURI: SOLD: 140 Acres Northeast Missouri hunting hotspot! In cooperation with Absolute Auction & Real Estate for

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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 room 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 PENDING-PITTSFIELD-344 PIPER LANE PENDING-PITTSFIELD-20780 405TH

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NEW LISTING-Pittsfield-405 N. Mississippi St.-Very well kept 2BR home with 1 car detached garage. $40’s. NEW LISTING-Pittsfield-345 South Illinois St.-3BR 1BA home in nice location. $70’s. NEW LISTING-New Hartford-21672 US Hwy. 54-3BR 2BA manufactured home with 30 x 40 garage/workshop with all utilities. Many potential uses!! $70’s. PRICE REDUCED-Barry-1285 Union St.-Cute 2BR home, all on 1 level, within walking distance to the golf course. $40’s. Barry-383 Main St.-Totally remodeled 3BR 2.5BA home with new oak cabinets in kitchen and lots of closet space. $80’s. PRICE REDUCED-Barry-870 Pratt St.-Older 3BR home in good condition with large porch and 2 car detached garage with attached barn sitting on 2 lots. $80’s. Barry-1300 Pratt St.-Very nice 3BR home on 3 acres +/- with new bathrooms, beautiful new carpet, oak cabinets in kitchen and 2 fireplaces. Very nice neighborhood. $150’s. Barry-1415 Mortimer St.-Quality 3BR 2BA home with 2 car attached garage and large 2 car detached garage with apartment sitting on 2.86 acres. $170’s. Baylis-350 Main St.-Nice 1-story home with 2bedrooms and 1 bath. $50’s. PRICE REDUCED-Griggsville-201 N. Third St.-Clean 2BR 2BA mobile home with many updates, newer paint, floor coverings and oversized 2 car garage. Broker-Owner interest. $30’s. Griggsville-116 S. Pearl-Nice remodeled 3BR 2BA home on corner lot. Motivated seller! $60’s. Griggsville-111 Congress St.-Very nice 3BR, 2BA home with detached garage. Nice backyard. Much remodeling has been done. Great woodwork! $70’s. Griggsville-814 W. Quincy-Very nice 3BR 2BA brick home with 2 car attached garage and nice deck. Move-in ready! $100’s. PRICE REDUCED-Griggsville-116 South Wall-Beautiful brick home on 2 lots. 2-3 BR 2.5BA with fireplace, heated 2 car garage & fenced back yard. MOTIVATED SELLER! $160’s. Griggsville-33998 St. Hwy. 107-Beautiful one of a kind 3BR 2BA log home sitting on 7.5 acres in a beautiful setting. $240’s. Milton-550 N. Lester-3BR 2BA trailer with new metal roof and garage sitting on double lot. $30’s. PRICE REDUCED-Mozier-Hwy. 96-Large brick home on 30 acres, all timber & brush with river frontage. $100’s. Mt. Sterling- R. R. #4, Box 167-CORNBELT WHITETAILS LODGE-3 state of the art hunting lodges, sleeps 40 people, sits on 13 acres. Highly motivated Seller! Nebo-13192 County Highway 7-Very good 3BR 2BA home on 1.5 lots with fenced-in yard and nice outbuilding. $70’s. Nebo-37090 115th Ave.-5BR 2BA country home sitting on 2.8 acres. Would make a great family home or hunting lodge. $90’s. New Canton-195 Mississippi-5BR 2BA home on corner lot with big yard located across from the park. $50’s. New Canton-125 S. Quincy-3BR two story home with newer roof and siding. Priced to sell! $60’s. New Canton-24021 255th Ave.-3BR 2BA home sitting on 0.59 acres with a nice machine shed and many updates in a quiet country location. $70’s. New Canton-23958 260th St.-Beautiful 3BR, 3BA brick ranch home with full basement. 40 acres of hunting with another small home & workshop also included! $300’s. PRICE REDUCED-Rural New Salem- 36236 Co. Hwy 2-2 story home with 3BR and closed in back porch sitting on 1 acre +/-. $50’s. Pearl-405 West Street-Nice 2BR modular home with garden shed, outbuilding and fully furnished. $40’s. Pearl-48186 166th Ave.-Very nice manufactured home sitting on 4 acres +/-! $90’s. Perry-301 W. Main St.-2BR 1BA home on 1½ lots. Good starter or rental property. Priced right! Owner wants an offer! $20’s. PRICE REDUCED-Perry-101½ E. North St.-3BR 1BA ranch home. $50’s.

REDUCED TO SELL-Pittsfield-429 E. Washington St.-A striking 3-4BR 2.5BA two story home with beautiful woodwork and closets galore! A must see! Motivated Sellers! $190’s. Pittsfield-1033 Sunset-Immaculate newly updated 3BR brick home with 1 car attached garage. Move-in ready! $140’s. Pittsfield-318 Piper Lane-Superb older 2 story 3-4BR home with exquisite wood working, staircase and foyer sitting on 2.25 acres. $140’s. Pittsfield-723 Prospect-3BR home with screened-in porch and many updates on nice corner lot. Move-in ready! $100’s. Pittsfield-357 Cherry St.-Remodeled 4BR 2BA home with many updates and over 1,600 sq. feet of living space. $100’s. Pittsfield-665 Clarksville Rd.-Very nice 2BR home with attached 2 car garage and full basement. Move in ready! $90’s. Pittsfield-967 Conroy St.-4BR 2BA home with attached tandem garage and many updates in a quiet neighborhood on the Northwest side of Pittsfield. $90’s. PRICE REDUCED-Pittsfield-521 W. Jefferson-Nice 4BR 2BA family home with 2 car detached garage and maintenance free exterior. $70’s. Pittsfield-332 Walnut-Beautifully decorated 2BR home with nice built-in’s in South location. Move-in ready! $70’s. Pittsfield-180 Washington Ct.-Nice 2BR home with 1 car detached garage on quiet street. Would make a great rental or starter home. $60’s. Pittsfield-605 N. Jackson St.-3BR 2BA home with deck, large fenced in yard and detached garage. $60’s. Pittsfield-430 W. Jefferson-Nice 3BR 2BA home with 1 car detached garage. $60’s. Pittsfield-420 N. Mississippi-Nice 3BR home in quiet location with one car garage, fenced rear yard, new tile, new appliances and new roof. $60’s. Pittsfield-703 N. Jackson-3BR home with new roof and some updates. Call office for more details. $50’s. Pittsfield-316 Spring St.-Nice 3BR 1BA ranch style home; would make great starter home or rental property. $50’s. Pittsfield-451 W. Adams St.-Spacious 1BR home with nice fenced in yard. Great starter home or rental property. $40’s. Pittsfield-543 W. Kellogg-2BR mobile home with tip out, 1 1/2 car garage, storm cellar and shed on city lot. $10’s. Pleasant Hill-305 E. Clay-3BR 1BA ranch style home with L-shaped family room, dining room, kitchen sitting on large lot. Many updates in 2006 and large shed. $50’s. Pleasant Hill-302 E. Mosier-Affordable 3BR 2BA ranch style home in a nice location. Some finishing required. $70’s. Pleasant Hill-104 Marion-Super clean 3BR 1BA updated home with beautiful covered deck. All appliances convey – includes additional lot located in nice subdivision. $90’s. Pleasant Hill-15005 383rd St.-Beautiful 20 year old 3BR 2BA brick ranch home with 2,100 sq. ft. sitting on 4.5 acres. $170’s. PRICE REDUCED-Pleasant Hill-112 Lyndel St.-Fantastic 3BR, 3BA home with in-ground pool & guest house sitting on 6 lots in the best location in town. $170’s. Winchester-834 Old Highway Road-Beautiful 5BR 3.5BA brick home sitting on 3.1 acres with large wooded lot. $800’s.

COMMERCIAL & LOTS

NEW LISTING-Pittsfield-9 E. Industrial Drive-2,800 sq. ft. handicap accessible building on 3.75 acres located in the Pittsfield Industrial Park. Call our office for more details! Chambersburg-107 W. Columbus St.-Former post office for sale sitting on 5,500 square foot lot. PRICE REDUCED-Griggsville-706 N. Chandler-2 vacant building lots in good location with all utilities available.

Pittsfield-S. Memorial St.-Nice 60’ x 232’ building lot on the South side of town. Pittsfield-Lot 7 Panther Creek Subdivision-Great building location in one of Pittsfield’s newest & best subdivisions. Lot size is 0.81 acres. Pittsfield-Bowlers Universe-Business opportunity – consisting of bowling alley, snack bar, lounge and new gaming machines. Call our office for more details!

HUNTING LAND & FARMS

NEW LISTING-Pike County 126 acres +/- Pleasant Vale TWP. Beautiful hunting farm with approx. 40 acres tillable. Absolutely loaded with wildlife!! NEW LISTING-Pike County 30 acres +/- Pleasant Vale TWP. Small farm that hunts big! Includes and older home needing work & a nice machine shed/workshop. Brown County 60 acres +/- Elkhorn Twp. Secluded hunting farm with 23 acres tillable providing good income. Calhoun County 390 acres +/- Bellview TWP. Very well managed big timber hunting farm with 2 homes. Pike County 661 acres +/- Spring Creek TWP. Breathtaking recreational farm with incredible Tennessee log home. Big timber, big deer, big opportunity!! Pike County 534 acres +/- Pleasant Vale TWP. Large recreational farm with fantastic log home and incredible hunting with income. Pike County 303 acres +/- Spring Creek TWP. Fantastic recreational farm with 2 lakes, big timber, & 164 acres tillable! Pike County 167 acres +/-Martinsburg and Pleasant Hill TWP. Big timber hunting farm with good CRP income and nice lake. Pike County 156 acres +/- Pleasant Hill TWP. Awesome hunting farm with 76 ac. of tillable/ CRP, 3BR 2BA cabin style home overlooking a 7 acre lake! Pike County 102 acres +/- New Salem TWP. Investment farm composed of 90 acres CRP that could easily be converted to tillable acres. Pike County 92 acres +/- Flint TWP. Excellent hunting farm with 24 tillable, creek, spring, big timber, huge bucks!! Pike County 85 acres +/- Pittsfield and Derry TWP. 100% tillable farm with great income and good soils!! Pike County 80 acres +/- Barry and Hadley TWP. Hunting farm with 37 acres tillable and a 2BR cabin. Pike County 44 acres +/- Hardin TWP. Secluded all timber farm excellent for deer and turkey hunting. Pike County 40 acres +/- Newburg TWP. Nice farm located on the east edge of Pittsfield, half tillable and half timber. Serviced by City water and gas. Pike County 40 acres +/- Pleasant Vale TWP-Awesome hunting farm including 3BR, 3BA brick home, smaller home & workshop. Great secluded, quiet setting! Pike County 34 acres +/- Barry TWP. All timber hunting farm and high deer density area. Pike County 22 acres +/- Martinsburg TWP. Great farm with all timber, along Honey Creek. Excellent deer and turkey hunting. Schuyler County-187 acres +/- Birmingham TWP. PRICED TO SELL! Nice hunting farm enrolled in the CREP program. Over $18,000 income in 2014. Scott County 80 acres +/- Bloomfield TWP. Big timber hunting farm overlooking the Illinois River bottom. PRICE REDUCED-Scott County 84.5 acres +/- Glasgow TWP. Very nice recreational farm with good timber and excellent deer and turkey hunting.

MISSOURI PROPERTIES

Lewis County 10 acres +/- Lewistown. Rare small acreage timber tract great for hunting or building location. PRICE REDUCED-Scotland County 121 acres +/-Vest TWP. Beautiful investment farm with 97.5 acres tillable. Great income.

PENDINGS AND SOLDS SALE PENDING-Barry-1403 Rodgers St.-Nice 3BR 2BA brick home in great location with nice covered patio and beautiful wood burning fireplace. $140’s. SALE PENDING-Pittsfield-39546 280th Ave.-Nice 4BR 3BA home in a beautiful rural setting with 2 car detached garage sitting on 1.5 acres +/-. $120’s. SALE PENDING-Pleasant Hill-16113 338th St.-Beautiful 2BR home in great location with 3 car attached garage sitting on 40 acres. $300’s. SALE PENDING-NEW LISTING-Pittsfield-112 W. Perry-3BR home needs a little TLC. Good investment property or starter home. $20’s. SALE PENDING-Griggsville-116 W. Liberty-2 story family home with large yard and close to school. $60’s. SOLD-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. SOLD-Barry-28580 272nd Ave.-Very nice 3BR home with machine shed sitting on 2 acres +/- in a great country setting. SALE PENDING-Pittsfield-Great business opportunity on the square in downtown Pittsfield. Call our office for more details!

SALE PENDING-Pittsfield-Good business opportunity in the downtown business district. Call our office for more details! SOLD-Pittsfield-120 W. Fayette-Dock height warehouse with living quarters. SALE PENDING-Pike County 25 acres +/- Montezuma TWP. Very good small farm with 20 acres tillable! Significant income, rare opportunity!! SALE PENDING-Pike County 164 acres +/- Hadley TWP. Half hunting, half tillable farm. Excellent investment farm. SALE PENDING-NEW LISTING-Brown County 241 acres +/- Lee TWP. Very good hunting farm with 54 acres CRP and 17 acres tillable. 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. In cooperation with Wade Real Estate. 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 138 acres +/- Derry TWP. Excellent hunting farm with significant income. 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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PRICE REDUCED! 15463 383rd St. Pleasant Hill -Newer home with updates on 20 acres +/-, Full finished basement, 30X42 detached garage. Beautiful home. Great location! 104 Randall Drive- 3 bed, 2 bath, large garage. Great location. 201 West Quincy Pleasant Hill - 1 1/2 story, 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, covered porch/gazebo. Very well kept house 203 W. Temperance Street Pleasant Hill- 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, nice house, good location, new furnace and air, great location! 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. 560 E Park Street Nebo IL- 4 bedrooms 2 baths dettached garage, 2 covered porches, Great house. 102 East Clinton Street- Good 5 room, 2 bedroom, 1 bath bungalow. 1100 sq. ft. 20 Acres - Pleasant Hill Township - In cooperation with Barton & Associates

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217-577-3699 19 1/2 acres, finished basement, pond, underground pool, attached and detached garage with living quarters in the back, pole barn, and much, much more. Please call 217-473-8811 for more information

House For Sale New floors in entire house, new windows, new rubber roof, new kitchen, new deck, new electric, new bathroom, the whole outside of house is brand new. Some new fixtures, nice deer hanging area in backyard. New plumbing, new gas line,new main water line from city. This house has been basically redone inside and out and is pretty much a brand new house for a much cheaper price. Can come furnished or not. Ready to sell and priced affordable. Call to check it out. Call Charlene at 217-473-8246.

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Adams County 78 Acres mostly timber, food plots locations, creek, pond, county road access, near Siloam springs state park - $280,410 Contact Kirk Gilbert Adams, IL - 49 ac m/l. mostly timber, food plot location, manny funnales and pinch points, easy access from the south, big buck country - Contact Kirk Gilbert Adams, IL - 53 ac m/l. small tracts are hard to find, 13 acs tillable, thick timber, creek bottoms, high deer numbers and big bucks, turkey - $193,450 - Contact Kirk Gilbert Adams, 40m/l. ac m/l. withtillable, homebig 5 beds. Twotrees, ponds, pasture, walking Adams, IL -IL 80- ac 27 acs hardwood deepcreek, thick draws, foodbig plottimber, locations, cabin site, trails,available, and big big draws. $379,900 - Contact -Kirk Gilbert electric bucks-and turkey - $292,000 Contact Kirk Gilbert Adams, IL - 133 ac m/l. 40acs tillable, 93 in timber, creek, ridges, deep draws, dead end road access, food plot locations,ILhigh turkey4 -bed, $419,900 KirkGeo-thermal Gilbert Calhoun, - 50deer ac numbers m/l. withand home. 2 bath,- Contact 2 car gar, heating & cooling, Adams, - 138 acvalleys, m/l. 5 year big buckfimanagement program, plots, stand locations, tower blinds, TimberILridges, overgrown elds, Food plot areas-food $429,900 - Contact Kirk Gilbert road system, 12 acs tillable, big bucks - Contact Kirk Gilbert Calhoun45 IL acres in timber, thick plots overgrown 5 acres tillable,and borders large Calhoun, - 68m/l ac30 m/l.acres 68 acres m/l10 - 3acres acresin food withfields, balance in timber brush, timbered tract,system, Secludedelectrice with deeded easement. $135,000.- Contact Kirk Gilbert creek, trail and water $203,320 Calhoun, IL - 50 ac m/l. with home. 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car gar, Geo-thermal heating & cooling, Timber ridges, valleys, overgrown fi elds, Food plot areas- $419,900 Home and 5 acres $299,900. - Contact Kirk Gilbert Pike County, ILm/l. - 1 ac with Quality construction , city water and andbrush, septic,creek, big loft, Calhoun, IL - 68 ac 68m/l acres m/lhome. - 3 acres food plots with balance in timber trail 16’ ceilings, storage space - PRICE system, electricelots and of water - Contact Kirk GilbertREDUCED $79,500 - Contact Kirk Gilbert Calhoun, IL - 92 ac m/l. 28 acs tillable, 64 acs big timber ravines and ridges, numerous funnels, Pikepoints, County, ac m/lbig with log and home, Griggsville Township, ft. 3 bedroom and pinch food IL plot- 13 locations, bucks turkey - $330,740 - Contact3200sq Kirk Gilbert Calhoun, - 159 ackitchen, m/l with stone cabin. fi10 acs tillable, timber, 3 ponds, blinds, trees, private 3 bath,ILbeautiful replace, front149 andacsback porch, loft, tower 24x40 metalfruitbuildaccess, trail system, big2bucks turkey-pond, $477,000 Contactfor Kirka Gilbert ing, county water, acre and stocked great -hunting small tract, PRICE REDUCED Pike County, IL- Contact - 1 ac m/l withEvans home. Quality construction , city water and septic, big loft, 16’ ceilings, lots of $249,900 Jeff storage space - PRICE REDUCED $79,500 - Contact Kirk Gilbert Pike County 1 ac IL m/l- 46.5 with 2ac bed, bath fully furnished large Quonset hut and optional 160creek, ac lease Pike County, m/l1with home. timber,home, tillable fields, established food plot, available on 2 milethickets. creek. $49,900 pond, bedding 7 ac tillable, 38 ac timber PRICE REDUCED $249,500 Contact Pike County- 4.2 acres m/l with Gorgeous two story home just 4 miles south of Pittsfield. 4 Bed/3.5 Bath, Kirksqft, Gilbert 3864 Geo Heat/Cool, 3 car garage, built in 2005. $239,900 Pike County, IL - 8 ac m/l with home.city water and natural gas, mile from Illinois river, white oak and walnut Pikedeer County, IL --53.4 ac m/l with cabin, Pittsfield Township, 13.7 acres CRP, 12 acres trees, and turkey $52,900 - Contact Kirk Gilbert alfalfa, nice timber and brush, one fields, of a kind property, REDUCED Pike County, IL pond, - 46.5 springs, ac m/l with home. timber, tillable established foodPRICE plot, creek, pond, b 38 ac $289,000 Contact Jeff Evans- Contact Kirk Gilbert timber - PRICE-REDUCED $249,500 Pike County- 80 acres, 50 tillable, 30 in timber, optional neighboring lease of 240 acres, Great income with some hunting. PikeGreat County, IL - Barry Township - 80 ac - 21 acres tillable, great hunting farm, secluded Pike County, IL - 15125 ac acre m/l with home. “Dutch Creek” area, 126 timber, 25 acs tillable, pond, food access, adjoining lease, $3850/acre - Contact JeffacsEvans plots, turn key, big bucks and turkey - $825,000 - Contact Kirk Gilbert Pike County, IL - 165 Dead endmobile road access, system, pond, creek bottoms, food Pike County, IL - ac 80m/l. ac m/l with home,trail Martinsburg Twnshp, 2 bdrm,funnels, 1 bath,timber, 29 acres plot locations, big buck hunting, -Contact Kirk Gilbert tillable, 7 acres CRP, great hunting, nice property, $320,000 Contact Jeff Evans Pike County, IL - Country home and 4.2 acres just 4 miles south of Pittsfield, 4 bedroom/3.5 bath/3 car garage. Move in ready, big kitchen, large rooms and closets, current appraisal on file, asking $239,900.00 - Contact Kirk Gilbert Pike County, IL - County, Fairmount Township, 242- 80 ac m/l 2 homes, partially finished custom Pike County, IL - Pike IL - Barry Township ac -with 21 acres tillable,1great hunting farm, secluded home adjoining and 1 manufactured 71Jeff acres CRP, awesome hunting, call for more details, access, 25 acre lease home, - Contact Evans $1,383,300 - Contact Jeff tillable, Evans barn, electric and rural water available. $374,000 Pike county 68 acres, 50 acres Pike County 88 m/l with 3 bed, 1 bath home, basement/gameroom. 10 acs tillable, 19 crp, 59 timber, total yearly incomeCounty, of $4,597.00 Asking $325,000 Schuyler IL - 99 ac m/l, 12 acres tillable, balance in timber, brush and creek, awePike County, IL - Fairmount ac m/l 2 homes, 1$2875/acre partially finished customJeff homeEvans and 1 some hunting, dead end Township, road, 10 242 minutes NEwith of Rushville. - Contact manufactured home, 71 acres CRP, awesome hunting, call for more details - Contact Jeff Evans

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Blue Creek Subdivision - Pittsfield - On 2.52 acres, 35 yr. old, brick and frame contemporary, 2800 sq. ft. 9 rm, 4 br. 3 baths, finished full walk-out basement, 3 car det. garage and more. $250,000 CALL COURTNEY. NEW LISTING - PITTSFIELD - N. Madison St. - 3 storage blds. Masonry and metal constructed, 17,000 sq. ft. total storage area. CALL COURTNEY FOR INFO 317 W. Adams St. Pittsfield. - 2 story family home, 2800 sq. ft. 10 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, new heating and cooling, new electric, fireplace. Det. 28x66 building and more. $139,000. CALL COURTNEY. Downtown Pittsfield- 100-112 W. Washington. Built as the building of the Future. 2 story brick with 6 income units, Updated heating. cooling systems, electrical etc. CALL COURTNEY FOR DETAILS. 219 S. Clinton St. Pittsfield - 50 yr. old, 1 story, ranch, 6 rm. 3 br, full basement, gas furn. C/A, att. 2 car garage. Priced $72,500 CALL ROGER HALL PITTSFIELD - 347 S. Mason St. - 1 story ranch, 1056 sq. ft., 6 rooms, 3 BR. 1 bath, gas furn. C/A, vinyl siding, det. 24x24 garage, nice corner lot. CALL COURTNEY. Priced $68,500. IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. NEW LISTING - 450 W. JEFFERSON ST. PITTSFIELD - 2 story family home, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, newer vinyl siding, metal roof, thermo windows. IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. Priced in $60s. CALL TAMI 428 N. MONROE ST. PITTSFIELD - 2 story family home, 1800 sq. ft., 7 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, gas furnace, C/A, aluminum siding, shingle roof. IMMEDIATE POSESSION. Priced $62,000. CALL COURTNEY PITTSFIELD - 205 W. Fayette St. - 2 story frame home situated on great corner lot. 8 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1850 sq. ft. detached 2 car grage. Priced $59,000. REDUCED $56,000. $49,000 NEW LISTING - PITTSFIELD - 344 Piper Lane - 1 1/2 story frame home, 8 rooms, 4 BR., 1 bath, part basement, carport and situated on extra large lot. Priced $44,900. CALL BRIAN SOLD 517 N. Memorial St. Pittsfield - 1 story frame home, 2 Br. 1 bath, nice kitchen with appliances, fenced back yard. 945 sq. ft. CALL TERRY RUSH. PRICED $39,900. $34,500 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

EDGE OF GRIGGSVILLE - Situated on 15 acres MOL. approx. 83,000 sq. ft. of building space, numerous office etc. and building in good condition. For more info CALL COURTNEY at 285-2774. PRICE REDUCED NEW LISTING - GRIGGSVILLE - 801 E. Quincy St. - On 1 acre mol. 39 yr. old brick ranch style home. 7 rooms, 3 BR. 2 baths, full basement, 2 car att. garage. Immediate possession. CALL BRIAN New Listing - Perry - 403 E. Highway St. On 3 lots, very nice 3 yr. old 7 rooms, 3 BR, 2 bath manufactured home. 1250 sq. ft. with large det. garage. MOTIVATED SELLER at $78,000. CALL ROGER New Listing - Griggsville - Investment Opportunity 4 unit apartment building & 3 BR mobile home selling as package deal, all units currently rented. For details call Tami Webel 217-242-5193. PRICED IN THE MID $30s.

PLEASANT HILL / ATLAS / SUMMER HILL

SUMMER HILL - 1400 sq. ft. home. 6 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, semi modern kitchen, gas furnace. IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. PRICED $38,000. CALL COURTNEY

DETROIT

DETROIT - Just redecorated, 1 story frame home, 1300 sq. ft., 6 RM, 3 BR. 1 bath, new carpet, nice kitchen, det. 2 car garage. IMMEDIATE POSSESSION $59,500 CALL COURTNEY

NEW CANTON/ROCKPORT

Rockport - 1 1/2 story frame home, 1600 sq. ft., 9 rooms, 4 BR. 2 baths, full basement. IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. Priced at $35,000. CALL COURTNEY NEW LISTING - RR ROCKPORT- Situated on 1 1/2 acres mol. FIXER UPPER. 1 story frame house, 6 rooms, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, attached garage.. Priced $30,000. Call Courtney. SOLD

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NEW LISTING - PLEASANT VALE TWSP - Section 36 - 65 acres with scenic view, 18 acres pasture with 47 acres wooded, also possible home site. $3,400 per acre. CALL TERRY RUSH PENDING 168 acres in Montezuma TWSP, Pike Co. Strictly recreational. River frontage with a great hunting future. Call Terry Rush. PENDING 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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Notice of Public HeariNg Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the State of Illinois Complied Statutes, the Fairmount Township Highway Commissioner will hold a public hearing on Friday, March 14th, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. to examine TR246/360th Ln. and to hear reasons for or against vacating this right-of-way. The hearing will be held at Pike County Highway Department, 1101 Lakeview Heights, Pittsfield, Illinois.

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The legal description of the right-of-way to be added is as follows: A portion of TR 246/360th Ln beginning at the Southeast corner of Section 26, then going Southerly approximately 1320’ along the section line between Sections 33 and 34, Township 3 South, Range 4 West of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Pike County, Illinois. 2.2.6.14

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No-excuse absentee voting is now available for the March 18, 2014 Primary Election. Applications are available from the Calhoun County Clerk’s Office, PO Box 187, Hardin, IL 62047, 618-576-2351. Applications for a mailed absentee ballot must be received in the Calhoun County Clerk’s Office by March 13, 2014. In-person absentee voting will be conducted in the Calhoun County Clerk’s Office Monday-Friday from 8:45 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. until March 17, 2014. The County Clerk’s Office will also be open on Saturday, March 8, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 15, 2014 from 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. for the purpose of early voting. Rita Hagen Election Authority 2.26.14

COUNTY CLERK ANNOUNCES EARLY VOTING Rita Hagen, Calhoun County Clerk, announces that voters can cast a ballot prior to Election Day, March 18, 2014, without offering a reason or an excuse for wanting to vote early. For the March 18, 2014 Primary Election, early voting will begin March 3, 2014 and end March 15, 2014. Early voting will be conducted at the Calhoun County Clerk’s Office, 106 N County Road, Hardin, IL, Monday through Friday from 8:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. The County Clerk’s Office will also be open Saturday, March 8, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 15, 2014 from 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. for the purpose of early voting. Voters from the precincts of Belleview, Carlin, Crater, Hamburg, Hardin, Gilead, Richwoods and Point may take advantage of this service. February 19, 2014 Rita Hagen, Election Authority 2.26.14, 3.5, 3.12

BID NOTICE SECTION 001116 1. Sealed bids will be received by Pikeland CUSD #10 for construction of the following: 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. 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. 6. Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to accept other than the lowest bid, and to waive any irregularities or informalities in bids received.

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

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Tornadoes open regional action with a win

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Wayde Smith pulls up for a jump last Tuesday night in the Saukee win over Calhoun. It was senior night and Smith, Cameron Herring, Eli Petty and Josh Del Rosario were honored before the game.

Saukees heading to semi-finals By beth zumwalt Pike Press The Pittsfeld Saukee won their opening game of the post season Monday night and are now headed ato a semi-final showdown with Beardstown Wednesday night. The Saukees defeated the hosts of the regional RushvilleIndustry using the power of the

two underclassmen. Korbyn Personett, a freshmen led the team with 14 and the second leading scorer was a sophomore, Reese Ramsey with 11. Wade Smith, a senior who traditionally leads the team in scoring was the focus of some heavy Rocket defense and was held to 7 points. Also scoring was Quinn Leahy, 6 and Eli Petty with 6.

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Griggsville-Perry’s Isaac Whitaker takes a shot over the defense last week in regular season action. The Tornadoes are now playing in the post season and will play tonight in Winchester versus Payson.

By beth zumwalt Pike Press The Griggsville-Perry Tornadoes opened their post-season run with a victory on Western 69-60 Monday night in Winchester. The Tornadoes will play Payson tonight at 6 p.m. for a chance to play for the title Friday night.

To gear up for the regional, the Tornado squared off in a defensive battle with Southwestern at home and won 39-22. Joseph Myers led the Tornados in scoring with 8, Levi King had 7, Kaleb Bradshaw, Jordan Dehhart, and Hayden Bradshaw each had 6, Isaac Whitaker had 3, Max Stinebaker had 2, and Cole Bradshaw had 1.

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An official at the Illinois State wrestling raises Pittsfield’s Logan Thiele’s arm in victory after Thiele pinned his first opponent at state with 41 seconds left in the first period. Thiele, the only Saukee to advance to state, lost his next two matches and was eliminated.

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Joel Cook, left, son of Rich and Julie Cook, and Austin Miller, son of Chris and Mandy Miller were among the mealists in the LeRoy Tournament Saturday.

Braves wrestle at LeRoy By beth zumwalt Pike Press The PCS Braves wrestled in the 18-team, LeRoy Tournament Saturday against some of the toughest wrestlers in Illinois. The team saw good matches from Brady Gwartney, Joel Cook, Tyler Hartman, Austin Miller,

James Gwartney, Elliott Fox, and Kaylee Harrison. PCS put two wrestlers on the medal stand: Austin Miller went 4-1 on the day to earn fifth place at 119 and Joel Cook was the champion at 100 lbs. The Braves begin their postseason with IESA regionals Saturday in Macomb.

Time to sign up for Little League Any youth ages 4-16 who is interested in playing Little League baseball or softball this summer on a Pittsfield team is invited to signups Saturday, March 8 from 10 a.m. until noon at the PCS cafeteria. Forms are available from South and PCS and also on-line at www. wbbaradio.com or the day of signups. Each player must fill out a registration form and medical release. If you are planning on coaching or volunteering in any way, you must fill out a volunteer application form for a background check. Sign-up fees are $35 for T-ball and $40 for other divisions.

The different age divisions for baseball and softball are 6-8 years of age, coach pitch, 9-10, minor league, 11-12, major league, 13-14, junior league, and 15-15 senior league. There is also co-ed T-ball for 4-5 year olds. Contact Brian Daniel at 217-2852321, Jack Hull at 217-473-5151 or Jason White at 217-415-3138. Contacts for Pike County League play in other towns are : Jackie Shireman, 217-430-0788 in Pleasant Hill; Derek Nash, 217-836-2707 in Griggsville-Perry; Sara Fesler Merryman, 217-430-7063 in Barry/ Western and Mark Still, 217-4735932 in Milton.

The 2014 Spring Trout Fishing Season in Illinois will begin at 5 a.m. on Saturday, April 5, Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Director Marc Miller announced today. In addition to the 43 bodies of water that have been stocked in the past for spring trout fishing, the IDNR is announcing the opening of four new areas to rainbow trout fishing for the spring of 2014: • Pine Lake in the Village of University Park in northeastern Illinois • Green Lake, Forest Preserve District of Cook County, in southern Cook County • Wolf Lake at the IDNR William W. Powers State Recreation Area in Chicago • Lake Mendota in La Salle County “The Spring Trout Season is always a great time for families to go fishing and catch some tasty trout, and we’re delighted to be able to add several new locations for trout fishing,” said Director Miller. The IDNR stocks more than 60,000 rainbow trout each spring in bodies of water where trout fishing is permitted during the spring season. The Illinois catchable trout program is made possible through the sale of inland trout stamps to those anglers who participate. Illinois fishing licenses and inland trout stamps are available at DNR Direct license and permit locations, including many bait shops, sporting goods stores and other retail outlets. For a location near you, check the IDNR website at this link: http://dnr.illinois.gov/ DNRDirectMonitor/VendorListing.aspx Fishing licenses and trout stamps can also be purchased by using a credit card through DNR Direct online via the IDNR website at www. dnr.illinois.gov, or by calling DNR Direct tollfree at 1-888-6PERMIT (1-888-673-7648). To legally participate in the trout fishing program, anglers must have a valid Illinois fishing license and an inland trout stamp. The annual fishing licenses for the 2014 season are valid through March 31, 2015. A license is required for fishing in Illinois unless the angler is otherwise exempt (under age 16, blind or disabled, or is an Illinois resident on active military service who is home on leave). Anglers may not take trout from any of the stocked sites from March 15 to the opening of the season on April 5 at 5 a.m. Anyone attempting to take trout before the legal open-

ing will be issued citations. During the spring trout season the daily possession limit for trout is five fish. While the statewide spring trout season opens at 5 a.m. on April 5, anglers are reminded to check in advance for any site-specific regulations and the opening time of their favorite trout fishing location. For more information about the trout stocking program, contact the IDNR Division of Fisheries at 217/782-6424 or check the web site at www.ifishillinois.org. Stocked sites (by county) for the 2014 Spring Catchable Trout Program: • Adams County: Siloam Springs State Park Lake • Boone County: Mill Race Ponds, Belvidere • Bureau County: Hennepin Canal Parkway • Cass County: Gurney Road Pond at Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area • Champaign County: Lake of the Woods • Christian County: Manners Park Pond, Taylorville Park District • Cook County: Axehead Lake, Cook County Forest Preserve District • Cook County: Belleau Lake, Cook County Forest Preserve District • Cook County: Sag Quarry East, Cook County Forest Preserve District • NEW Cook County: Green Lake, Cook County Forest Preserve District • NEW Cook County: Wolf Lake, William W. Powers State Recreation Area • Coles County: Eastern Illinois University Campus Pond in Charleston • DuPage County: Silver Lake, DuPage County Forest Preserve District • Grundy County: Gebhard Woods State Park Pond • Jefferson County: Mount Vernon Game Farm Pond • Jo Daviess County: Apple River and tributaries • Johnson County: Ferne Clyffe State Park Lake • Kankakee County: Bird Park Quarry in Kankakee • Kankakee County: Rock Creek at Kankakee River State Park • Kendall County: Big Lake at Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area • Lake County: Banana Lake, Lake County

Forest Preserve District • Lake County: Sand Lake at Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park • LaSalle County: Illinois and Michigan Canal at Utica • NEW LaSalle County: Lake Mendota, City of Mendota • Macon County: Sportsman’s Club Pond, Macon County Conservation District • Marion County: Boston Pond at Stephen A. Forbes State Park • Massac County: Fairgrounds Pond in Fort Massac State Park, Metropolis • McLean County: Miller Park, Bloomington Park District • McHenry County: Lake Atwood, Hollows Conservation Area, McHenry County Conservation District • McHenry County: Piscasaw Creek • Moultrie County: Wyman Lake in Sullivan • Ogle County: Pine Creek in White Pines Forest State Park • Randolph County: Derby Lake at World Shooting and Recreational Complex, Sparta • St. Clair County: Frank Holten State Recreation Area main lake • St. Clair County: Jones Park Lake in East St. Louis • Sangamon County: Southwind Park Pond in Springfield • Sangamon County: Washington Park Pond in Springfield • Shelby County: Forest Park Lagoon in Shelbyville • Stephenson County: Waddams Creek (Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park) • Stephenson County: Yellow Creek in Krape Park, Freeport • Vermilion County: Clear Lake at Kickapoo State Recreation Area • Wabash County: Beall Woods Lake, Beall Woods State Park • Wayne County: Sam Dale State Fish and Wildlife Area Trout Pond • Whiteside County: Centennial Park Lake in Rock Falls, Coloma Park District • Will County: Lake Milliken at Des Plaines State Fish and Wildlife Area • NEW Will County: Pine Lake, University Park • Winnebago County: Four Lakes Forest Preserve, Winnebago County Forest Preserve District

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Crime Stoppers The Pike County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the theft of a Husqvarna 396XP chainsaw from 28910 State Highway 96 in Kinderhook from a tree service vehicle working in the area. The theft was reported Feb. 21at 3:27 p.m.

If you have information on this or any other crimes taking place in Pike County you are asked to call Crime Stoppers at (217) 285-1500 with an anonymous tip. Any tips leading to an arrest are eligible for a cash reward.

Traffic Speeding $120 unless noted Jobe R. K. Arnold, Milton; Angela L. Taylor, Pittsfield; Seat belt $60 unless noted Robert W. Grummel, Pittsfield; Gregory L. Maske, Nebo; Alisa K. McKinnon, Nebo; Elizabeth A. Musgrave, Pittsfield; Kaitlynn Danielle Ruble, Griggsville; Donald R. Sapp, Rockport; Heather A. Seal, Pittsfield; Johnny Lee Seal Jr., Pittsfield; Joseph C. W. Ward, Pittsfield; Ellie M. Weir, Kinderhook; Kendra G. Westfall, Pleasant Hill; Miscellaneous Rosalie K. Adamson, Nebo, domestic battery/physical contact, $1,182; Mark W. Barrow, Pittsfield, Sex Viol/dngr fail to rpt/2nd, $20; Buffy N. Burbridge, Pittsfield, retail theft/disp merchandice less than $300, $887; Michael T. Burbridge, Pittsfield,

Retail theft/disp merchandice less than $300, $1,487; Noel B. Christison, Barry, head/tail/ sidelight/1st or 2nd, $120; Steve Robert Cox, Pittsfield, driving on revoked license, nullified; Jeffrey B. Foiles, Pleasant Hill, disorderly conduct, $2,242; Kimberly A. Groom, Pittsfield, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, nullified; Shawn J. Jones, Griggsville, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, nullified; Gregory L. Maske, Nebo, no valid registration/ 1st and 2nd, $120; Amy B. McDonald, Pittsfield, improper turn at intersection, $120; Ronald D. McKinnon, Rockport, mfg/ del cannabis/30-500 grams, $13,459; Joseph R. Petty, Pittsfield, failed to reduce speed, $120; Terry F. Randall, Griggsville, log violation, $120; Stephen M. Richards, Barry, disorderly conduct, $1,812; Stephen M. Richards, Barry, domestic battery/bodily harm, $652;

Real estate transfers

Pike County Trustee to City of Barry, Lot E, Blk 7, Barry, Pt. NW 1/4, Sec. 25, Barry Township. Pike County Trustee to City of Barry, Lot D, Blk 7, Barry, Pt. NW 1/4, Sec. 25, Barry Township. Pike County Trustee to Barbara Lanier, Sec. 20, Flint Township. Pike County Trustee to Lois Jean Crawford Trust and Barton Crawford, Trustee, NW 1/4 of NE 1/4, Sec. 9, New Salem Township. Pike County Trustee to Edward Picone, Lots 10-11, Blk 30, Rockport. Pike County Trustee to Shawn Guthrie an Matthew Guthrie, Lots 4-5, Blk 18, Windmiller 4th Addn, Nebo. Pike County Trustee to Kenny Manson, Lot 15, Blk 12, Hatchs Addn, Griggsville.

Pike County Trustee to Kenny Manson, Hatchs Addn, Lot 6, Blk 12, Griggsville. Harold T. Capps and Mary Catherine Capps to Harold T. Capps, Mary Catherine Capps and Lisa Cox, Lot 36, Quail Ridge SD, Pittsfield. Mary Ann Capps POA and Elizabeth J. Daniels to Philip Jones and Mary Jones, NW 1/4 of NW 1/4, Sec. 8, Pittsfield Township. Tara L. Rueb to Clinton J. Rueb, Lot 1, Blk 1, New Canton. Pamela Jo Douglas and John Doulas to Pamela Jo Douglas and John Douglas, NW 1/4 of NE 1/4, Sec. 21, Martinsburg Township. Jason L. Hoover and Melisha M. Hoover, Lot 6, Lot 5, Anderson Addn, Summer Hill, Pt. NE 1/4, Sec. 13, Atlas Township.

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Former Griggsville man pleads guilty to methamphetamine charges By beth zumwalt Pike Press A former Griggsville man appeared in Pike County Court Jan. 23 and plead guilty to unlawful methamphetamine conspiracy, possession of methamphetamine manufacturing materials, and unlawful possession of methamphetamine. Joshua Lawber, 30 and formerly of Griggsville, appeared before Judge Diane Lagoski and was sentenced pursuant to the terms of a negotiated plea agreement to a term of seven

years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for the first two offenses and five years for the charge of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the sentences to run concurrently. Lawber was arrested Sept.14, 2009, when Deputy Steve Lowry of the Pike County Sheriff’s Department conducted a traffic stop for speeding on the vehicle Lawber was driving. Deputy Lowry was assisted by Deputy Jordan Gerard, who arrived on the scene and conducted a free air “drug sniff” around the vehicle

through the use of his canine. Upon the canine alerting to the presence of illegal drugs, a search of the vehicle revealed methamphetamine, a metal spoon with a bent handle, syringes, manufacturing materials including lithium batteries, bicycle air tubes, cut straws, lighters, measuring cups, and numerous items of drug paraphernalia. State’s Attorney Carrie Boyd was pleased with the outcome of the case. “I am very appreciative of the thorough investigation and evidence preservation by the Pike County

Sheriff’s Department that ultimately led to the conviction of this individual who has a history of drug possession and other violent felonies,” Boyd said. “What makes this case so intriguing is its history through the court system. Lawber absconded to Florida prior to being sentenced in December 2010 and remained on the run until he was apprehended in March 2013. He had picked up felony charges while in Florida, which is how Pike County eventually got him back to be prosecuted here in our case.”

Semi-trailer fire closes I-72 By beth zumwalt Pike Press A semi fire on I-72 Friday evening, at 9:47 p.m. closed the westbound lane of I-72 at mile post 40. According to the Illinois State Police, who responded to the scene, the driver of the truck tractor semitrailer combination noticed the rear of the semi-trailer had caught fire near the tires. The driver was able park on the shoulder of the road and detach the truck tractor from the

semi-trailer prior to the semi-trailer becoming fully engulfed by fire. The semi-trailer and its contents, rolls of plastic sheeting, were a complete loss. Both westbound lanes of I-72 were closed for approximately one hour. The ISP was assisted at the scene by the Pike County Sheriff’s Department, the Griggsville/North Pike Fire Department, the Pittsfield Fire Department and the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Police Beat The police records released by the Pike County Sheriff ’s office include the following arrests and bookings. The records state that these are accusations and each individual is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Bookings Michael Courier, 48, Pleasant Hill, was arrested Feb. 18 on a Pike County felony warrant alleging failure to appear. He posted $200 recognizance bond and was released pending court appearance. David D. Tiffany, 39, Griggsville, was arrested Feb. 18 on an Illinois Department of Corrections warrant. He was released to IDOC, Feb. 20. Keith E. Wright, 36, Pleasant Hill, was arrested Feb. 19 on a Pike County misdemeanor warrant seeking to revoke probation. He posted $100 and was released pending court appearance. Jonathon L. Lear, 46, Barry, was arrested Feb. 19 on a misdemeanor Pike County warrant.. He posted

$100 and was released pending court appearance. Jamie A. Havens, 43, Hannibal, Mo., was arrested Feb.19 on misdemeanor in-state warrant. He posted $500 and was released pending court appearance in another county. Jody W. Smith, 36, Milton, was arrested Feb. 20 on a traffic warrant from Calhoun County alleging failure to appear. He posted $500 and was released pending court appearance. Justin Z. Stein, 26, Danville, was arrested Feb. 20 on charges of driving while revoked or suspended and obstructing identification. He posted $150 and was released pending court appearance. Ethan L. Miller, 24, Pittsfield, was arrested Feb. 22 on charges of battery. He posted $150 and was released pending court appearance. Connor J. Winking, 21, Quincy, was arrested Feb. 23 on charges of driving under the influence, speeding and possession of cannabis. She posted $300 bond and was released pending court appearance.

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Pittsfield FFA receives $2,500 from Monsanto Travis, Mike, Jason and Jeff Smithers, sons of Greg and Pam Smithers were all products of the Pittsfield FFA program. When Monsanto, a farm chemical company, started their “Americas Farmers Grow Communities” a program which supports rural communities by offering famers the chance to win $2,500 for their local nonprofit organization, Jess Smithers submitted the name of he and his brothers’ favorite high school organization Future Farmers of America. Friday Monsanto presented the PHS FFA with a check for $2,500. The money will be used to fund FFA projects and scholarships. The Pittsfield Fire Department was presented a check from the same program two years ago,. The fire department was nominated by Gene and Julie Stickman

Petty named to dean’s list at Carthage College

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Adam Tininger, far left, a Monsanto district sales rep, presented the Pittsfield FFA with a $2,500 check. Accepting the check were Pittsfield FFA members, left to right, Jess Heavner, Austin Wintjen, Brian Renoud, Hannah Ward, Willlow Krumweide, Marie Rush, Frazier Curless, Alli Nation Jodi Heavner and Mike Smithers, representing the Smither’s family who nominated the FFA for the award.

Carthage College in Kenosha, Wis., has named Seth Petty of Pittsfield, to its Dean's List for academic excellence during the fall 2013 semester. Dean's List honors are accorded Carthage students who achieve a 3.5 gradepoint average while carrying at least 14 credit hours during a semester.

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The Pittsfield High School math team competed Saturday in Macomb in the math team regional. The event was held on the campus of Western Illinois University. Participants were, front row, left to right, Shania Grummel, Mattie Bishop, Brooklyn Scharwark, Allie Hoover, Caylee Miller, Delanie Casto and Kaitlyn Herald. Second row, Bella Curless, Ellen Geiselman, Savannah Hibbert, Conner Reiss, Rowly Filbert, Cameron Herring and Tyler Grimsley. Third row, Adam Borrowman, Kody Freeman, Rodney Gordley, Kyle Boshardy and D.J. Wintjen. Also on the team were Brianna Kattelman, Austin Wintjen and Neil Stark.

PHS math team sending several to state

By beth zumwalt Pike Press The Pittsfield High School math team is guaranteed to send several to state and more may go once qualifying scores are announced by the IHSA sometime in the next two weeks. Bella Curless, a freshman, will go to state after finishing third in the Algebra I division. Curless, Shania Grummel and Kaitlyn Herald finished fourth in the division. In Geometry, PHS finished second. Individuals going to state are: D. J. Wintjen, first

and Conner Reiss, second. Other team members are: Adam Borrowman, Tyler Grimsley, Neil Stark and Ellen Geiselman. The Algebra II team finished third overall and Rowly Filbert finished fourth as an individual. Other team members were: Mattie Bishop, Allie Hoover, Savannah Hibbert, Briana Kattelman, Brook Scharwark. In pre-calculus as a team, the school finished third. Casto was the highest individual finisher with a fourth. Oher team members were Kyle Boshardy, Cameron Herring, Caylee Miller

and Austin Wintjen. In freshmen/sophomore two person competition Tyler Grimsley and Ellen Geiselman tied for second. The junior/senior team of Brook Scharwark and Allie Hoover did not place. The eight-person, junior/ senior team tied for second. Members were Savannah Hibbert, Allie Hoover, Briana Kattelman, Brook Scharwark, Kyle Boshardy, Delanie Casto, Caylee Miller and Cameron Herring. The eight-person fresh/

soph team tied for first and is going to state. Team members were Bella Curless, Shania Grummel, Kaityln Herald, Adam Borrowman, Ellen Geiselman, Tyler Grimsley and Conner Reiss. The team competed without an eighth person. The calculator team finished first and will go to state. Team members are D. J. Wintjen, Mattie Bishop, Kyle Boshardy, Caylee Miller. Rowly Filbert and Mattie Bishop finished second in the oral presentation.

Weekly Crop Update While weather conditions would indicate that winter is here for a little while yet, it’s not too early to begin planning for the garden. Many of you have already been inundated with seed catalogues, and the growers of cauliflower, cabbage and broccoli transplants are beginning the process of starting those plants (and some tomato plants have been started as well). There are a few items you should be considering as you look over those catalogues. First among them is maintaining an optimum growing environment for the crops. This includes soils, pest management, fertility, sunlight, etc. Start with a soil test. This is the only way to make sure the soil has the food the plant needs to grow. You know you wouldn’t be very healthy if all you got to eat was bread, so don’t think plants aren’t any different. You’ve got to

feed them for them to produce. Managing the soil also means taking care of the tilth and quality of the soil. Using cover crops, managing tillage, adding compost, irrigating correctly when needed, etc. all contribute to maintaining a healthy soil. Pest management means taking care of the insects, weeds and diseases that crop up. There are many ways to deal with these pests, and pesticides are one tool. But there are other, just as useful methods. Crop rotation (actually rotating crop families) certainly helps reduce diseases. Don’t plant the same crop family more than once every three years in the same place in the garden. Always try and purchase seeds and plants that have built in disease resistance. For instance, the initials VFN, when used in tomatoes, signifies resistance to verticillium, fusarium and nematodes. Three diseases

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common to tomatoes. Keeping the plants properly pruned (and tying up and staking tomatoes) allows better air circulation to reduce disease level. Using mulch around tomatoes will prevent soil from splashing on tomato leaves, which can reduce fungal diseases. It also reduces weed competition and reduces water evaporation. A mulch can be pretty simple. Use newspapers covered with straw or grass clippings. By keeping sunlight from reaching the soil, you’ll eliminate most weeds. And at the end of the season, these products will decompose into the soil. A plant needs at least 6-8 hours of sunlight each day to thrive. Most of the popular garden vegetables are warm season vegetables, meaning the more heat, the better. And make sure to control the weeds to reduce the competition (food, water and sun) to your vegetables.

The John Wood Community College Board of Trustees, meeting in Quincy, Wednesday evening, Feb. 19, unanimously voted to select Michael Elbe as the college’s sixth president. Trustees contracted with Higher Plain Executive Placement to assist with the nationwide search that drew 45 candidates. A Presidential Search Committee consisting of JWCC board members and five community leaders conducted the interview process and recommended Elbe to be selected as the next president of the college. Elbe will assume his new post April 1. He succeeds Dr. John Letts, who will retire March 31 following more than 25 years at JWCC, serving as president in his final two years. In other business, the board: *Approved a one-year agreement with the JWCC Faculty Association IFT/ AFT local #6086 Collective Bargaining Unit which includes a 2.25 percent salary increase for full-time faculty. *Awarded tenure to eight fulltime members of the JWCC faculty. Members include Dan Arnsman, construction technology instructor; Tom Bentley, department chair of fire science and homeland security and fire science instructor; Dennis “Jamie” Morrell, psychology instructor; Elizabeth Onik, developmental education instructor; Beth Reinhardt, psychology instructor; Todd Saxton, languages and literature instructor; Dr. Randy Wolfmeyer, physics instructor; and Mark Schenk, welding instructor. *Adopted an amendment to its Flexible Spending Plan benefit. The amendment permits employees to carry over up to $500 of unused Flexible Spending Account amounts at the end of the plan year to reimburse medical expenses incurred during the following year. *Authorized the JWCC president to enter into an annual sublease agreement with the University of Illinois Extension for space at the Brown County facility at 108 N. Capitol in Mt. Sterling. The University of Illinois Extension will pay $5,000 annually to JWCC. *Authorized the JWCC president to enter into an agreement with e-college for three years for online course delivery platform. The contract is in conjunction with Moberly Area Community College under the umbrella of the TriState Education Consortium. *Authorized submission of a Youth Connect grant application to the Department of Labor to establish a stronger educational pipeline of high school students into college science and technology programs. JWCC is named as a partnering institution with Quincy

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Public Schools, Township High School District 124 and Harper Community College. If funded, JWCC will receive $25,000 for four years to coordinate computer technology and programming offerings and support JWCC dual credit class tuition for participating students. *Authorized submission of a $5,000 - $8,000 grant application to Bank of America to support unmet needs of students in Career and Technical programs. Previous Bank of America funding supported 29 manufacturing and nursing students with childcare, transportation, safety glasses, uniforms and testing fees. *Authorized submission of a $55,000 - $75,000 grant application to the Illinois Secretary of State Library and Literacy Office. Funds would support the JWCC Adult Literacy Program volunteer trainings and one-on-one instruction for residents. Previous funding allowed JWCC to train 48 tutors who provided 1,375 instructional hours to 86 students. *Authorized submission of a $12,000 - $15,000 grant application to the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to fund part-time personnel, supplies and promotional costs in Mt. Sterling and Pittsfield. *Authorized submission of a $25,000 - $35,000 grant application to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a Digital Divide grant. *Accepted $20,000 in grant funding from the Illinois Community College Board via the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center for a part-time grant funded customized training liaison. The next meeting of the JWCC Board of Trustees is set for March 19 at 7 p.m. in Quincy.

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Hart still bringing home the gold

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Members of the is year’s Saukette squad at Pittsfield High School are, front row, left to right, Morgan Plattner, Senior Leader Caylee Miller, Brianna Motley. Second row Lauren Bauer and Caylin Dean. Standing, Sydnee Heatherly, Mikayla Carter, Melanie Woods, Breanna Kelley, Lindsey Bonnett and Juliana Fray.

Saukettes take sixth, coach receives honor The PHS Saukettes 'Sailed Away' from the IDTA State Competition with a sixth place finish in the Class A - POM category. The event was held Saturday, Feb, 15 in Springfield at the Convention Center. Only the top 52 teams from Class A, AA, and AAA schools from around the state competed in the IDTA event. The Saukette coach

Kim Bauer was selected by IDTA officials and inducted into the IDTA Coaches Hall of Fame. "It is a honor for me to pay tribute to Coach Bauer,” IDTA President Michelle Deets said, “She has been a head coach for 5 years and an assistant for 1 year prior and is a strong advocate and supporter of our organization. She is a positive person to be around

and always has a smile and a kind word to say. Coach Bauer reaches out to her team not only as a coach, but as their "other" mother. She is not only concerned about the girls' dance routines, but she truly invests herself in their wellbeing, academics and health. It is my pleasure to congratulate and award Coach Kim Bauer with the IDTA Hall of Fame recognition."

By beth zumwalt The Weekly Messenger Erin Hart is still bringing home gold medals in ice skating. Hart competed last week in the short and long program events in Romeoville and earned the title of Illinois State Olympics Ladies Figure Skating Level 4 Champion. Last year, Hart competed and won gold in the Special Olympics World Winter games in South Korea in Level 2 Ladies Figure Skating. Hart has autism and skated off and on again as a child but took up the sport in earnest in 2011. Hart and her mother, Kathy, left Pleasant Hill last week for the two-day event in Romeoville. Skaters performed their compulsory and short programs Wednesday morning. Wednesday afternoon all skaters performed their free skate or long programs. Thursday the skaters had a final opportunity to perform their free skate/long programs in front of the judges. This second opportunity gave skaters the chance to better their original scores. Hart won the Gold Medal for Level 4 Ladies Figure Skating. Level 6 is the highest level for Special Olympics. There is video available to view of Erin's skating performance on her mother's YouTube channel, rkhart1990. Now that Hart has achieved mastery of Level 4, she will begin to work on gaining the necessary skills to be a contender at Level 5. "Since Erin has worked hard

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Erin Hart of Pleasant hill receives a congratulatory hug from Level 4 silver medalist, Lauren Miller from Chicago. The two competed in Romeoville last week with Hart taking the gold and Miller the silver.

and jumped Levels 1 and 3 in the The ice show is comprised of past. I wouldn't put it past her to five musicals and one exhibiwork diligently and surprise us all tion featuring “The Lion King,” by jumping over 5 and heading “Hairspray,” “Showboat,” “The straight into 6!" Kathy Hart, her Sound of Music,” “Starlight mother, said. “Levels 5 and 6 are Express” and “Barnum.” Hart is both comprised of full rotational a cast member in “The Lion King” jumps, higher levels spins, and and “Showboat.” footwork patterns.” “Spotlight on the Ice” will be Hart has plans to skate nearer held at the Nelson Center Ice Rink to home. in Rink 1 Saturday, March 29 at She and the members of the 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday, Springfield Figure Skating Club March 30 at 2 p.m. Ticket inforare putting on their spring musi- mation is available by calling cal, “Spotlight on the Ice.” Hart.

HWFPC offering more than $4,000 in scholarships The Health and Wellness Foundation of Pike County (HWFPC) is now accepting applications for its Health and Wellness Scholarships in an amount totaling more than $4,000. The program was established in 2005 to encourage and support Pike County students who are pursuing a career in a health field. Since that time, additional scholarships have been added to support individu-

als already in the workplace or currently enrolled in college. Applications and guidelines may be obtained from any Pike County High School guidance counselor, by calling HWFPC at 285-6080 or by email at ichcf@ aol.com. The deadline for submission is April 15. HWFPC Scholarships currently available include: John S. Teuscher Health Occupation Scholarship:

Available to two graduating Pike County seniors, this scholarship offers $1000 toward studies in a health profession. Allan A. Seiler Fitness and Wellness Scholarship: Available to one graduating Pike County Senior, this scholarship offers $300 toward a degree in a fitness or wellness related profession. John S. Teuscher Continuing Education Scholarship: One $1,000 scholarship awarded

annually to an individual already in school pursuing a degree in a health field. This scholarship may be received for up to three successive years John S. Teuscher Workforce Retraining Scholarship: One $1,000 scholarship offered annually to individuals who are in currently in the workplace and seeking additional education or supplementary training toward a health profession. This scholar-

Pittsfield High announces honor roll Pittsfield High School has announced the second nine-week’s honor roll and perfect attendance roll. Students named to the lists include: High honor roll – 4.5 or better GPA in all academic subjects – No D’s Seniors: Bridgette Adams, Austin Allen, Caitlyn Baker, Taylor Bauer, Kyle Boshardy, Delanie Casto, Jaylee Clements, Alyssa Cothren, Brandi Cothren, Frazier Curless, Halie Daniel, Josh del Rosario, Hannah Drone, Ciara Edwards, Allison Fox, Klayton Fox, Eric Hammitt, Cameron Herring, Lauren Hull, Cady Klatt, Willow Krumwiede, Caylee Miller, Ali Nation, Eli Petty, Marie Rush, Kayla Schacht, Kyle Smith, Wayde Smith, Logan Thiele, Josie VanWinkle Juniors: Taylor Abney, Mattie Bishop, Victoria McKinnon-Collins, Madalene Davis, Rowland Filbert, Dakotah Fox, Kody Freeman, Rachel Gress, Savannah Hibbert, Emily Hooper, Allie Hoover, Briana Kattleman, Rebekah Kean, Emily Kvorka, Elizabeth Little, Ethan Mangham, Jonah Meleski, Morgan Plattner, Brian Renoud, Jennifer Robbins, Michele Rush, Brooklynn Scharwark, Allison VanStrien, Jordan Wadden, Caleb Wilson, Blaklyn Zenner, Katie Zumwalt Sophomores: Adam Borrowman, Sabrina Carsey, Jaylee Clendenny, Madison Dean, Sofia del Rosario, Anna Geiselman, Ellen Geiselman, Vance Geisendorfer, Tyler Grimsley, Ryan Harter, Jerry Hendrix, Jacob Jenkins, Kaitlyn Ketchum, Brooke Killday, Quinn Leahy, Hayden Osment, Ian Paxton, Megan Reinhardt, Connor Riess, James Robbins, Maggie Schacht, Brook Smith, Nathan Smith, Colton Snyder, Neil Stark, Jonathon Stendback, Wade Thiele, Bailey Waggoner, Hannah Ward Freshmen: Cheyenne Allred, Austin Ator, Lauren Bauer, Katie Bland, Lindsey Bonnett, Allison Butler, Dylan Butler, Carlee Collins, Rachel Cramsey, Bella Curless, Caylin Dean, Sierra DeJaynes, Juliana Fray, Shania Grummel, Maddie Gwartney, Kaitlyn Herald, J. D. Hoover, Thomas Hull, Macey James, Dalton Kissinger, Michaella Lyon, Caitlyn McIntire, Kennedy Merryman, Amber Miller, Ali Moffit, Jacob Ottwell, Kaitlyn Place, Justin Profitt, Joseph Pursley, Nick Reel, Molly Rush, Dakota Smith, Kendra Sydney, Baylee Thornton, Julia Turnbaugh Honor roll – 4.0 – 4.5 in all academic subjects – No D’s Seniors: Sarah Clendenny, Courtney Pearson, Brianna Reel, William Slayden Juniors: Brenlee Damon, Becca Foster, Alyssa Graham, Peter Greening, Alayna Mendenhall, Julie Mountain, Trish Thompson, Skylar Vincent Sophomores: Cody Allred, Tanner Ashburn, Bailey Constable, Nick Davis, Julian Edwards, Joshua Greenwood, Cody Hayden, Sydnee Heatherly, Jess Heavner, Jonas Kingery,

Jonathon Kingery, Gena Mann, Samantha McCleery, Cole McEuen, Katie McHatton, Reese Ramsey, Sylvia Robbins, Wyatt Smith, Tanner Still, Brady Taylor, Clayton Watts, Melanie Woods Freshmen: Taylor Carter, Jacqueline Davis, Elijah Grammer, Brittany Greenwood, Michealah Hartman, Hannah Hayden, Hayden Kissinger, Korbyn Personett, Gretchen Phillips, Conrad Renfrow, Jason Taylor, Mellisa Watts, Caitlyn Welch Perfect attendance Seniors: Kyle Boshardy, Frazier Curless, Halie Daniel, Cameron Herring, Cady Klatt, Marie Rush, Alex Sidwell,

Kyle Smith, Josie VanWinkle Juniors: Mattie Bishop, Justyce Carsey, Madalene Davis, Rowly Filbert, Becca Foster, Emily Kvorka, Carlos Ramirez, Brooklynn Scharwark, Jordan Wadden, Katie Zumwalt Sophomores: Tyler Grimsley, Ryan Harter, Jacob Jenkins, Jonathon Kingery, Caleb Smith, Neil Stark, Isaac Stewart Freshmen: Cheyenne Allred, Austin Ator, Lauren Bauer, Marcus Couch, Isabella Curless, Juliana Fray, Elijah Grammer, Brittany Greenwood, Kaitlyn Herald, Macey James, Michaella Lyon, Breanna Manker, Kennedy Merryman, Nick Reel, Dakota Smith, Kendra Sydney, Karry Zhu.

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