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Local high school senior serves as election judge By JEANETTE WALLACE Pike Press

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Save-A-Lot. See page A8

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Chance Vose, a 17-year-old senior, was an election judge Tuesday in Hadley Township. Vose is the youngest judge this year in Pike County.

Girl Scouts visit the Fire Department. See page B2

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Thiele competes in wreslting. See page C8

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A senior at GriggsvillePerry High School, 17-yearold Chance Vose, is the youngest election judge this year. “I thought it would be a good experience for me and I find government interesting so I thought I’d give it a try,” Vose said. A teacher contacted Donnie Apps, Pike County clerk, to explain that Vose had shown interest in becoming a judge and he was placed on a list to be called if he was needed. When a position in Hadley Township became vacant, Apps asked Vose to fill it. “He’s a very nice young man, a very sharp kid. He’ll probably do well,” Apps said. Vose explained that although Hadley Township is small, 12 residents had already voted by 9:30 Tuesday morning. Vose will be attending John Wood Community College when he graduates from high school. Although he hasn’t decided on what career he wants to pursue, he explained that if there’s an opportunity in something involving government, he’d be open to the idea. He’s found the experience of being an election judge to be a very interesting experience. “It’s fun. It’s been kind of a learning experience,” Vose said. “The people that are working with me, they’ve done it before and they’ve been very nice and helpful. It’s been very interesting.”

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Voters approve tax for schools By beth zumwalt Pike Press

Organizers say they are very excited with the one-cent sales tax passing in yesterday’s election. The proposal passed 2,180 to 1,082. The one-cent sales tax will give the county’s four area schools extra money with strict limitations on how the money can be used. Only building projects, either new or maintenance issues and debt reduction, can be funded with the new monies. “I am proud of the support that we had,” Andi Henry, one of the committee members chosen to support the tax, said. “How positive that Pike County supports Pike County kids and wants to assure they have a safe place to go.” Henry did not think a late minute blitz by the Americans For Prosperity Illinois Chapter had much influence on the voter’s decision. The group refers to itself as a grassroots organization advocating making Illinois a better place to live and do business by lowering taxes. Their headquarters are in Virginia and they have a state base

in Naperville. Some residents around the county received bright-color, oversized postcard in the mail, urging them to vote No on the one-cent sales tax. The cards were postmarked Naperville. Others received automated phone calls. Kent Strang, Illinois spokesman for the group, said there were 117 tax increases on Tuesday’s ballots statewide and his organization targeted between 30-40 of those to campaign against. He would not say how Pike County was chosen or if they were encouraged to become involved. “A one-cent sales tax is a lot,” Strang said. “And the concerning part is there is no sunset provision. This tax will go on and on.” Strang said the organization is aimed at helping “hardworking Illinois families keep more of their dollars” adding it “urges elected officials to live within their means.” He said the organization is funded through private donations and although he said he could not give a dollar estimate of what the group spent in Pike County, he said it was under $5,000.

Henry said she was afraid that people who weren’t educated about the tax might have read the flyer and had a negative reaction while it had the opposite affect on others. “It implies that it is a statewide tax and with Naperville being the postmark, I had people tell me that they didn’t want any more of their money to go to the Chicago area,” Henry said. “Those that understand the tax, know, but for those we didn’t reach, it may have caused misunderstanding.” Paula Hawley, superintendent of Pikeland School which stands to gain $450,000 from the tax, said she, too, was pleased in the result and was very proud of the committee that worked to educate people about the tax. “This was probably the best organized effort we have had,” she said. “Given the small amount of time and the small budget they had, they did a tremendous job.” The county has tried to pass the issue twice before but it was defeated in prior attempts. The tax will start being collected in July and money should start being distributed to local school districts in October.

Cleanup may be jeopardized By beth zumwalt Pike Press The annual Pittsfield citywide cleanup as residents know it may cease this year due to regulations and expense. The matter was discussed at last night’s council meeting. “We can no longer take the burnable stuff to the landfill and burn it,” John Hayden, mayor, said. “It will all have to

be taken to the landfill.” Hayden said there were two options: rent dumpsters and have residents bring approved items to the site or have the city pickup items and take them to the dumpsters to be hauled to the landfill, a pricey alternative. “We are handling every thing twice,” Hayden said. “Plus, we have the costs of manpower and transportation.

But to make people bring it to us, a lot of people can’t do that and we still have to monitor it to make sure nothing gets accepted that is not approved.” The city will look into hiring Area Disposal to provide garbage trucks and manpower for one fee, much as they do in smaller villages and towns in the area. A decision will be reached at the April 1 meeting.

Western School District facing tough financial decision By beth zumwalt Pike Press A group of approximately 90 people attended the Western School Board meeting March 12 to protest proposed cuts to programs and activities at the school. The board met in a special meeting, Monday, March 10 and nearly the entire meeting was in closed session. After returning to open session, they took no action. But some teachers were notified that their programs were being eliminated and their jobs cut. Board members say faculty was told there was a possibility. Among those were the band and agriculture programs. Mary Barnes, ag teacher, said she was told it was final. In opening Wednesday’s meeting, Lorc Weir, board president, said he understood why most of the crowd was there and the board would take public comment. “I just want to say no final decision has been made but

we have got to make cuts. Not tonight, but we have to do something,” he said. “There are not things we want to do, but if we are going to continue to

“I just want to say no final decision has been made but we have got to make cuts. Not tonight, but we have to do something.”

Lorc Weir Western School Board president have a school in this district we are going to have to make difficult decisions. We got more bad news from the state this week.” Weir was talking about an announcement from the Illinois State Board of Education saying there is proposed legislation

Paying it forward By JEANETTE WALLACE Pike Press Over the past school year Pittsfield High School has received several monetary donations from various groups and organizations. The class of 1973 held its class reunion last year and donated $300 which the school used to purchase a Chromebook to test out the possibility of buying more computers for students to use in classrooms. After testing the Chromebook bought with the class of 1973 donation, the school received a grant and used the money to buy a cart of Chromebooks for Callie Sears’ English classroom. The program has been successful and the school hopes to purchase more for some of the other classrooms. Each year Target has a Facebook promotion to help

raise money for local schools as well. Members of the community vote for their school on Facebook, and a certain amount of money is donated for each vote. This school year, PHS received $237 from the Target program. “We actually received the money from that and we put it to good use,” Angie Gregor, Pittsfield High School principal, said. The school used that money to purchase two video cameras with memory cards and some books for classrooms. The cameras are waterproof Samsung Sports cameras and are used in classrooms for various purposes. “It does a really nice job and they use them quite frequently,” Gregor said. Recently the Environmental Science class used one of them to film a project for a contest. (See paying, A2)

cutting state aid payments to school again. The last cut took state aid to 89 percent of what the school districts were owed and the cut for this year takes it to 85 percent. That could amount to around $100,000 in lost revenue for the district. Weir said the board had discussed borrowing money to cover the shortfall but a delegation of community members had appeared at the board meeting and said they did not want their taxes to increase and would rather see cuts implemented. The delegation said they intended to force the issue to a referendum so board members withdrew the idea of issuing bonds and instead looked to make cuts. According to Steve Goodman, interim superintendent at the school, who spoke after the meeting, the district needs to cut $250,000 in order to get out of the red. Neither Goodman nor board members are willing to put a dollar amount on the savings that would be realized

by cutting the two programs. Cutting the band director’s and ag teacher’s positions would save the district approximately $85,000. Goodman said as is the case with any program, salaries and transportation are the biggest expenses. The ag program receives a number of grants from various federal, state, and local sources as well as donations from private individuals and entities to offset supply and material costs while the band has an active band boosters support group. But Goodman says the amounts of savings by cutting either or both of the programs are hard to pinpoint. “Programs and scheduling make finding an exact answer impossible and even a reasonable answer unlikely,” Goodman said. “If programs are eliminated and corresponding staff are reduced as a result, it is reasonable to assume the savings would come primarily from salaries.” (See western, A2)

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Pittsfield High School’s Frazier Curless hands out information sheets to the members of the Western School Board last week. The board is considering cutting the ag program and Curless and Willow Krumweide, also of Pittsfield’s FFA, were at the meeting to praise the Western program and FFA. Both spoke to the crowd and the board.

Pike County EMA issues burn ban By beth zumwalt Pike Press Pike County Emergency Management Agency has issued a burn ban in Pike County from Tuesday, March 18 at 7 a.m. until Sunday March 23 due to elevated fire danger. David Greenwood of the PCEMA said the regional forecast of strong southerly winds, low humidity and dry conditions make the possibility that a fire could get out of control. Pike County fire departments are saying thank you. Since last Monday, March 11, there have been 19 fires reported and all of them have been grass, brush or timber fires. Although the origins of all the fires are not known, it is suspected intentionally set fires either got out of control or were left unattended in all cases except one. Saturday’s fires left several hundred acres burned around

the county. One fire alone is out on three calls from 5:15 suspected to include nearly 300 p.m. Saturday evening until 1 acres of land and other fires a.m. Sunday morning.” ranged from 40-100 acre estiSouthern Pike seems to be mates. the hardest Fire crews ''None of our fires hit. Monday, are wonderMarch 10, the ing when it will have been awful Spring Creek/ stop. Pleasant Hill but there have “It is dry,” departments Trent Crane, been so many." were called Spring Creek, to assist fire chief, said. C a l h oun Trent Crane “You don’t with a grass Spring Creek fire chief think it is but fire near it is. But it is Kampsville. muddy underneath so we can’t Tuesday, Pleasant Hill was get trucks off the road into the paged to a fire on Cold Run fields. None of our fires have Creek Road, near John White’s been awful but there have been residence, and was there for so many.” nearly two hours. One hour Jason White, fire chief of later they were called to similar Pittsfield, agreed. fire in Ambrosia Hollow. “Especially in the winds Barry Fire Department was we have experienced over the also called Tuesday, about 4:30 weekend. As I have said in p.m., to a fire near the Pike/ the past, it is very hard on Adams line. Just 20 minutes equipment and firefighters,” later Pleasant Hill was back out White said. “Our guys were at a fire on 160th Avenue. C

At 6:10 p.m., Pittsfield was called to a fire near Crop Production Services on North Jackson and was on the scene for nearly one hour. At 7:11, they were called back out to a grass fire threatening a garage on Adams Street. Saturday was much of the same. Griggsville-Perry responded to a fire Saturday about noon, near County Highway 14 and was out for about an hour. Pleasant Hill and Spring Creek both responded to a fire near Warren Kelly’s residence on 160th Avenue about 4:20 p.m. While they were there, they received a call regarding a fire near a machine shed on Cold Run Creek Road near the Gary Clendenny residence. “We were still at the fire near Kelly’s so we asked if Pittsfield could take it,” Crane said. “It might even have been in their district.” (See BURN BAN, A2)

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Western (Continued from A1) April Sally was the first member of the crowd to ask a question. “Why only band and music, why no sports?” she asked. “Everything is on the table,” Weir responded. “We are looking at everything.” In his post-meeting interview, Goodman said the sports budget was $20,000, approximately, again with salaries and transportation being the two big items. “We double up many softball/ baseball games to save transportation costs and the Foundation helps fund some of the district’s extracurricular activities.” Goodman said other districts also charge an activity fee, have reduced the number of coaches, put uniform replacements on a longer schedule, decrease the number of contests and cut supplies. John Lehr, who identified himself as an alumnus of the ag program, asked if the decision was strictly financial. He was told that was the reason. Lewis Goodman also addressed the board. He told the board he was an alumnus and had made a career out of welding and today is a supervisor in a manufacturing company. “I wasn’t a good student,” he said. “There were some things I just couldn’t get. It didn’t make sense to me, especially math. Then I got in the welding class and all of sudden it make sense to me. I connected and started putting stuff together. My son is the same way I was. I want him to have the same opportunity I had.” Students from Western’s FFA program, well as surrounding programs, were also in attendance. Western students presented the board with letters of support from various FFA levels of organization. The representation of FFA advocates would have, no doubt, been higher, had it not been for state competition in Jacksonville at the same time as the meeting. There was also a petition with more than 300 names. Mary Barnes, the ag teacher and FFA sponsor, spoke to the board and the group, breaking down emotionally several times. “We have 68 students who take at least one of our eight ag classes,” she said. “Some students take more than one class, making the total enrollment in our program 96.” Classes include horticulture, ag mechanics, welding, plant and animal science, ag business management and applied biology. Barnes said the ag program has in the past planted trees in the com-

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Board addresses delinquent lunch bills Adding to the ZUMWALT Western district’s By BETH financial woes is the hot lunch Pike Press program. Currently the district is looking at approximately $9,000 in delinquent lunchroom bills. Steve Goodman, interim superintendent, says letters have been sent to parents about the situation. Students who are not current on the lunchroom bills will be given an alternative lunch starting as soon as they return from spring break, he said. “And if they are not caught up soon, we may turn them over to a collection agency,” Goodman said. Goodman said all students are encouraged to sign up for free and reduced price lunches. “Not everybody qualifies,” he said. “But the guidelines are pretty high. We have told parents of the program in the same letter as advising of the delinquency.” Lorc Weir, board president, said the district is nearly 50 percent reduced and free lunches. Debbie Rennecker, board member, said anyone could apply at any time. “It doesn’t have to be at the beginning of the year,” she said. The board also received a presentation on the district Engenuity

program, a supplemental learning program. Students can learn a lesson one day by the teacher presenting the information and then again the next day by having an online class, perhaps using another method to teach the same lesson. That brought the board up to a lengthy discussion on iPads versus electronic tablets versus laptops. The district is considering purchasing enough of one or another of the devices for each student to have one. No decision was made. The board also opted to change trash collectors after learning Allied Waste was $235 a month less for a savings of nearly $3,000 per year. The current carrier was given a chance to match the proposal but did not. The board also hired Gaynell Ayo to replace Debbie Lohnes as the district bookkeeper. Ayo had previously been with the district as the K-5 school secretary. The board accepted the resignation of Tammy Branham; summer help hired were Kim Pulliam, Ethan Hart and Evan Ehrhardt. Mike Purden and Lexy Gregor were hired as coaches for the junior high track team.

munity, had a community garden, had a garden at Barry Community Care, and taught farm safety fairs. Barnes said last year several of her students won firsts at contest, something that happens nearly every year and in relation to that, several of those students received ag scholarships. “In addition to teaching basic skills, the community realizes a lot from our program,” she said. Barnes also outlined the equipment in the ag shop, which by law must be turned over to another ag program. The list was lengthy and some items were costly. Willow Krumweide and Frazier Curless of the Pittsfield FFA program spoke to the board, telling how much admiration they had for the Western program and how much ag and FFA had meant to them. Also speaking was Jane Smith, who along with her husband, Bart, owns and operates Smith Agriculture, west of Barry. She also said she had two children, who were alumni of Western’s ag program and was very proud of them and the program. “But I’m going to say some things people probably aren’t going

to like,” Smith said. “Are we going to keep FFA and lose our school? It’s time we started thinking outside the box.” Smith advocated that 4-H or other organizations should be able to pick up some of the slack in the community if the ag program were discontinued. “I’m tired of these high taxes and vastly disappointed in our school system,” Smith said. Later in the meeting a representative from the Quincy Area VoTech College (QAVTC) school gave a presentation on offerings at the school. He said the school charged $400 per credit or $1,100 per class. Jane Guthrie, also an attendee at the meeting, said if the 68 students enrolled in the ag program all took one course at the school, it the total would be $77,000, not to mention transportation cost to Quincy. The board will meet again next Tuesday, March 25 and make announcements on what the district will do to trim the deficit. Until then, ag students are gathering signatures on petitions around the county to present to the board, hoping to get them to look another direction for cuts.

band. The school also received two anonymous donations. One, a donation of $1,000, was used to purchase supplies for the English department. The second was a donation of around $1,600 to replace the lights in the auditorium with LED lights.

Gregor explained that the staff and students are always very grateful for the help they receive from the community every year. “They’ve been generous throughout the years and I just want to let them know that we appreciate it,” Gregor said.

Crane estimates approximately 300 acres burned in that fire which got close to Heartland Lodge. But the day was not over as a rekindle at the Kelly farm called firefighters back. Crane said all departments were lucky in that no one got hurt and there were few damages. “We had a flat tire on one of our trucks and also had one get stuck,” Crane said. “But we were out more than eight hours straight.” Griggsville was called out again for a fire Sunday at noon for a fire along I-72 between mile markers 37 and 38. Barry responded to a call Monday morning southeast of Barry, where one of two fishermen had dropped a cigarette resulting in an out-of-control blaze. The two men, who were not identified, were both treated for smoke inhalation

after they tried unsuccessfully to extinguish the fire themselves. Pleasant Hill and Spring Creek were back on a call Monday afternoon, shortly after 5 p.m. but that call was regarding smoke in a house at Nebo. “It wasn’t a grass fire,” Danny Turner, Pleasant Hill fire chief said. “We had enough of those Saturday.” All fire departments are urging residents to comply with the burn ban and not burn. And in the event of an accidental fire, call before it gets too wide spread. “I am not sure what it is going to take for people to stop burning openly,” Jason White of the Pittsfield Fire Department said. “People take trash, grass, and brush fires for granted, but they are one of the most dangerous types of fires a firefighter will encounter.”

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Representatives from United Community Bank in Pittsfield, Dan Borrowman and Marci Freesen, present Pittsfield High School Principal Angie Gregor with a check for $2,753.96. The donation is part of the bank's Saukee debit card program.

UCB presents check to PHS By JEANETTE WALLACE Pike Press United Community Bank of Pittsfield presented Pittsfield High School Principal Angie Gregor with a check for $2,753.96 Wednesday, March 12. The donation was part of the bank's Saukee loyalty card program that presents 25 percent of every signature based trans-

action made with the Saukee card. Every month the bank presents Pikeland Schools with a check for the amount earned that month. "It has been a very good partnership," Gregor said. Gregor explained that in the first six months the money was used to buy resources for teachers. The school is now saving the money to purchase more Chromebooks for the class-

rooms. The debit card is decorated with PHS' school colors and the Saukee logo. The card doesn't cost any more than a regular debit card and anyone interested can contact the United Community Bank in Pittsfield at 217-285-2176. "It's a good thing to give back to the school," Marci Freesen, branch manager at United Community Bank, said.

Pike County Ambulance moves base By JEANETTE WALLACE Pike Press The Pike County Ambulance headquarters have moved to the building that was formerly Dr. Ansar Ansari’s office across from Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. The move came after Illini announced that it would be demolishing the houses which it had been renting to the ambulance service; a parking lot will be built at the site in conjunction with construction on an expansion to the hospital

building. The new quarters for ambulance workers is just across the street from the hospital where the ambulances are. During bad weather, the ambulances will be kept in the garage at the hospital, but some members of the community have voiced concerns that this could possibly slow down response times. If there’s a call for an ambulance, workers have to cross Washington Street, the main, and busiest, road in Pittsfield, to get to the ambulances. “We took that into consideration

when we made the decision to use that building,” Adam Hammitt, ambulance administrator, said. Cleve Curry, public safety committee chairman, explained that he doesn’t think there will be a big difference in time. “They’ve timed it, how long it takes to get over there, and they don’t think it’ll be a problem,” Curry said. He also explained that the ambulances will be in the garages across the street only during inclement weather. “Otherwise they’ll be sitting right by the building,” Curry said.

Paying (Continued from A1) The class of 1948 also had a reunion this school year and donated the rest of their entire account, around $200, to the school with the stipulation that the money go to the music department. The money was used to purchase a new amp for the

Burn ban (Continued from A1) Meanwhile Barry was called to 1402 Rodgers Street for a fire and was on scene about 15 minutes Pleasant Hill/Spring Creek was still at Kelly’s when another call concerning a fire on Highway 96, south of Pleasant Hill, came in. “It was on the Sny Levee,” Crane said. “There was no immediate danger, so we told them they would have to wait.” Firefighters eventually responded to the fire and while they were there, there was a fire reported near Gerald Paul Shonhart’s residence. “By this time our guys are tired,” Crane said. “The ground is too soft to get a truck out in the fields so we have to walk.” Pittsfield, who was still on Cold Run, offered to assist and East Pike, Griggsville and North Pike were also called.

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Leo’s Pizza has new owner By the PHS Journalism Class In the coming weeks Pittsfield will notice a change on the square. In October Leo’s Pizza of Pittsfield came under new ownership when it was purchased by Gianni Vitale and the transition will be completed when the new signs are hung. The restaurant will soon be known as Gianni’s Pizza. Regulars might have already noticed the additions to the menu, but not in the taste or quality of food. Owner Gianni Vitale wants to assure customers that the pizza and other items

they have come to enjoy will not be going anywhere. “Since October we’ve been working to improve an already outstanding business,” Vitale said. “No matter what the sign says, the restaurant itself is staying the same.” Gianni’s Pizza is now open for lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday through Friday and offers a Student Special, as well as their entire menu. They will maintain their dinner hours, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday and 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

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Prom night at Pittsfield High School is Saturday, March 22 at 7 p.m. Members of the prom court are, front row, left to right: Allie Hoover, left, Emily Kvorka, Blaklyn Zenner, Julie Mountain, Michele Rush,

Briana Kattelman. Back row, left to right: Rowly Filbert, left, Jerad Heavner, Brian Renoud, Tanner Moss, Peter Greening and Korbyn Cox.

Union negotiations still deadlocked By JEANETTE WALLACE Pike Press Members of the Pike County Board labor committee are still waiting for the representatives of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) and the courthouse employees to get in touch with them. The next labor committee meeting is scheduled for April 1

and members of the committee hope to hear from both groups before then. "Hopefully we'll begin to see some movement there in a good direction," Dan Mefford, labor committee member, said. Last month the labor committee believed that it and the courthouse employees had come to an agreement on their contract but according to Justin Noble, labor

committee chairman, courthouse employees say agreement was reached on 20 extra accrued sick days; Noble says the county did not approve this addition. At the moment, the labor committee is waiting to hear from the courthouse employee's union to move forward since an unfair labor practice complaint was filed against the committee because it hasn't signed the agreement.

According to Noble, the committee has also still not heard from the FOP's representative, Doug Crawford, after several months of trying to get in touch with him. "We've been trying to get a hold of Doug Crawford for months now," Noble explained. Until the committee hears from Crawford, it can't move forward with negotiations with the FOP.

USDA enhances farm storage facility loan program The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the expansion of the Farm Storage and Facility Loan program, which provides lowinterest financing to producers. The enhanced program includes 22 new categories of eligible equipment for fruit and vegetable producers, and makes it easier for farmers and ranchers around the country to finance the equipment they need to grow and expand. This is part of a broader effort to help small and mid-sized farmers and ranchers, as announced today by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Producers with small and midsized operations, and specialty crop fruit and vegetable growers, now have access to needed capital for a variety of supplies including sorting bins, wash sta-

tions and other food safety-related equipment. A new more flexible alternative is also provided for determining storage needs for fruit and vegetable producers, and waivers are available on a case-bycase basis for disaster assistance or insurance coverage if available products are not relevant or feasible for a particular producer. Additionally, Farm Storage and Facility Loans security requirements have been eased for loans between $50,000 and $100,000. Previously, all loans in excess of $50,000 required a promissory note and additional security, such as a lien on real estate. Now loans up to $100,000 can be secured by only a promissory note. “The Farm Storage and Facility Loan program has helped American farmers and ranchers to finance on-farm storage for almost

13 years,” said Farm Service Agency Administrator (FSA), Juan M. Garcia. “We anticipate these changes will increase the number of individuals who qualify for these loans and help them access new market opportunities.” The low-interest funds can be used to build or upgrade permanent facilities to store commodities. Eligible commodities include grains, oilseeds, peanuts, pulse crops, hay, honey, renewable biomass commodities, fruits and vegetables. Qualified facilities include grain bins, hay barns and cold storage facilities for fruits and vegetables. Other new changes to the Farm Storage and Facility Loan program will allow FSA State Committees to subordinate Commodity Credit Corporation’s lien position. These changes to the program

were issued via an official notice to state and county Farm Service Agency offices and are effective immediately. More than 33,000 loans have been issued for on-farm storage, increasing grain storage capacity by 900 million bushels since May 2000. More information about tools and resources available to small and mid-sized farmers will be rolled out in the coming months, including information about access to capital, risk management, food safety, and locating market opportunities on USDA's Small and Mid-Sized Farmer Resources webpage. Visit www.fsa.usda.gov or an FSA county office to learn more about FSA programs and loans, including the Farm Storage Facility Loan Program.

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Pikeland Music Boosters is hosting its annual spaghetti supper Friday, March 21 at the PCS cafeteria. Food will be served from 4:30-7 p.m. A student meal is $4 and adults are $7 with carry-outs being an extra $.50. General admission for the performance without a meal ticket is $1 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance from any Pikeland music student. For more information contact Lisa Scranton at 217-248-8122. This is the Music Boosters' only fundraiser to generate funds to assist the music departments within Pikeland School District. The performance schedule for the supper is as follows:

Fifth grade band will play from 4:30-4:40 p.m. Sixth grade chorus will sing from 4:45-4:55 p.m. Sixth grade band will play from 5-5:10 p.m. Seventh and eighth grade chorus will sing from 5:15-5:25 p.m. Seventh and eighth grade band will perform from 5:30-5:40 p.m. PCS jazz band will play from 5:45-5:55 p.m. PHS chorus will sing from 6-6:10 p.m. PHS band will play from 6:156:25 p.m. PHS swing choir will perform from 6:30-6:50 p.m. PHS jazz band will play from 6:55-end.

Griggsville man assaults officer By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press A Griggsville man has been charged with resisting arrest and aggravated assault to a police officer. Pike County Sheriff's Department was dispatched to a non-physical domestic disturbance in the 100 block of Clay Street in Griggsville at 6:20 p.m. Saturday. It was the second call to the residence that day for the same reason. According to sheriff’s reports, the male and female residents were arguing about an extension cord being unplugged when the deputy arrived. During the argument, the deputy attempted to

step inbetween the two when the male placed both hands on the deputy’s chest area, making contact in an aggressive and provoking manner. John Guthrie, 31, was immediately told he was under arrest and was given several opportunities to calm down and cooperate. After refusing several attempts to defuse the situation, Guthrie, was placed in physical restraints and transported to the Pike County Jail for processing. According to the sheriff’s report, Guthrie continued his behavior at the jail and eventually “allowed the alcohol he had consumed to overtake his aggression and passed out on staff.” He remains lodged.

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Opinion Pike Press

Wednesday, March 19, 2014, Pittsfield, Illinois

This Week's

Poll Question Week of Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Q: What’s your

weather prediciton?

Our View school finances

A) This is it! Spring is finally here! B) There will be at least one more snow. C) After record cold this winter, it will be exceptionally hot this summer.

This is not a new problem

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Last week's poll results

Sadly, it’s scene we’ve seen played out on the Pike County stage before.

Next Monday is St. Patrick’s day. A. I will celebrate 25% B. I will wear green to 25% avoid getting pinched C Not a holiday 50% I celebrate

The Western school district is currently wrestling with a budget that just won’t balance. Issuing bonds which will result in increased taxes isn’t favored. Neither is cutting popular programs like agriculture/ FFA or band. And it’s a drama that could come soon to a school board near you. What’s causing this problem? Most educators would promptly point to Springfield. Funding for education in Illinois has continued to drop in recent years and the trend is expected to continue. Less dollars in state funding mean school districts struggle to pay all the bills. Western is by no means alone in its dilemma. The Winchester school district to the east is polling its residents to gauge support for various belttightening options. To the south, the Calhoun school district is urging residents to contact state legislators with their pleas. School districts in Pike County have already borrowed money, or are considering it. Lest we think that we are dealing with a new problem, a glance at this week’s Pickings from Pike’s Past reveals the news 50 years ago when the Pittsfield school district first dipped into deficit financing. Then, 25 years ago, local resident and school board member Karen Puckett was organizing a $ave Our $chools lobby day in Springfield to demand better funding. The need to “save our schools” remains. School board members continue to struggle to find a compromise between desired programs and acceptable taxes; they need our input and support. Throughout the years, Pike Press has covered the meetings, rallies and community forums in which local residents have wrestled with the issues of education. Changes have resulted. School districts have been consolidated. Buildings have closed. In each instance, a democratic governmental process has found an answer and moved forward. Are these answers always the best? Not all would agree. But rest assured, the final curtain hasn’t closed yet and there will be more drama still to come.

Letter to the editor Legion seeking help with flag names

Once more, I am asking for help from the public. I have received a call from a family member asking why we don’t have a flag with the name JOHN O. McNETT on it. The flag was given to American Legion at the burial, in 2003. We DO have a flag with JOHN G. McNETT on it. Is it possible that it’s simply a case of someone not copying the middle initial correctly, or someone misreading it? Does anyone know of a John G. McNett living in the area, who was a veteran, and possibly a member of Barry American Legion? I have looked over the supper registers that I have on my computer, and found several, with a McNett signature, but no first name or initial. I have told the family that we WILL have a flag with the correct name on it, by Memorial Day. I would like to know if we keep flying the John G. McNett flag! Any help would be appreciated! TOM MILLER Barry American Legion Barry, Ill.

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Outdoor Truths: Gary Miller

Just be yourself

nother turkey season has arrived and even though I’m excited about the possibilities, I’m reminded again of my distaste for the characteristics of this bird. Yes, he’s beautiful. Yes, he’s hardy. And yes, he’s a wily competitor. But his best contribution is his shining example of all that I don’t want to be and all that I detest in seeing in others as well. His pride is evident and that ought to be enough to make me want to blow his head off, but there are other problems I have with him as well. One of them is his constant concern that others think of him to be something that he’s not. As the gobbler approaches a hen or even other gobblers,

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You see, one of the reasons that we battle with this is because we don’t have a healthy self-esteem. What we are saying when we try to be something that we are not is that the person that I really am is not an interesting, gifted, or even likeable person. We think that who we really are is Clark Kent. So we constantly feel the need to put on our Superman outfit when others are around. Healthy self-esteem is simply the ability to recognize the areas that you are gifted in and the areas that you are not. It’s realizing that God was your individual Creator and He really “don’t make no junk.” Now, that doesn’t mean that we are not to strive to be better and to grow but what it does mean is that our identity

is in who our Father made us to be and not in our fruitless effort in trying to be something or someone else. God really does love the person He made you to be. So you ought to as well. And others will follow. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ■ Gary Miller is an outdoorsman from Harrowgate, Tenn. gary@outdoortruths. org

Guest Column: Jim Nowlan

Specialty crop growers boost rural economy

ural Illinois is hurting. Rural and small town Illinois lost 12 percent of its population of persons under age 44 in the decade 2000-2010, according to the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs! Neighboring state rural populations declined as well, but only by half as much as in Illinois. No one seems to know why Illinois’ rural population fell by so much, but I am guessing one reason is that our big flat-land farm operations grew significantly in size, as 24-row corn planters reduced the need for farmers. I visited recently with Lyndon and Kimberley Hartz of Wyoming, IL about their 10-acre, intensively farmed specialty crop operation, which supports them and pays for five full-time employees in the summer. Is this rapidly growing, yet still relatively tiny, sector of “local food movement,” specialty crop production a game changer for rural Illinois? Probably not. But it is fun to dream. Hartz Produce has been in operation for 10 years. Sensing there were no jobs in his college major of parks and recreation, Lyndon began researching small

farming as he wrapped up his college degree. He bought 10 acres from a willing farm owner and was off and planting. The young couple recently added plastic-covered hoop houses to their operation. Thus Hartz Produce can generate crops year round in the earth, heated solely by the sun, using organic fertilizers and insecticides, Hartz Produce grows at least 60 different varieties of crops, including five types of cauliflower and four of cabbage. Especially popular with the high-end restaurants they serve in Peoria are tomatillos (green in the husk, miniature tomatoes good in salsa), white mulberries (for their apparent fat-blocking characteristics) and red raspberries. Hartz Produce also does the basics— big tomatoes (available in June and throughout the summer), sweet corn, spinach, lettuce, kale, potatoes, carrots, onions. In addition to restaurant sales, Hartz Produce does a big share of its business with direct-to-customer sales of weekly boxes of vegetables, fruits and herbs, available for pickup at various locations in central Illinois and marketed through

the Good Earth Food Alliance. The other half of Hartz’ sales are done at farmers’ markets in central Illinois. The local food movement has been growing rapidly. According to Diane Handley, manager of the Illinois Specialty Growers Association, the number of farmers’ markets in the state has grown from 60 to nearly 400 since 1996. “There are more even communities wanting these markets, but not enough specialty crop farmers to meet the demand,” says Handley. “Ten years ago, we had 150 participants at our annual conference,” adds Handley, “and this year we had 650.” Rare is the person with the capital to buy 1,000 acres to start up a corn and beans operation that will generate roughly $1,000 per acre in sales. But entry is practicable for the small farmer, who can finance 10-15 acres at $10,000-15,000 per acre with as little as $20,000 in capital for machinery, according to Lyndon Hartz. And this investment can generate $10,000-15,000 per acre in revenue from vegetable and fruit crops. “I have a brother,” notes Diane Handley, “who farms 500 acres. Several years

ago he put in 12 acres of pumpkins and, before corn and bean prices shot up, the 12 acres were more profitable than the other 488 acres. Still, there are challenges to specialty crop farming. The work is labor intensive. Many days, Lyndon and Kimberley will be out in the fields or in the hoop houses from 8 a.m. until 9 at night, and then maybe have to get up at 4 a.m. to go to a farmers’ market. Many young people with a love of the land are looking at specialty crop farming. There are now several such farms in my small Stark County. Maybe someday rural Illinois will be heavily dotted with small farmers who can generate 10 times per acre in revenue what the corn and bean farmers can. And maybe that will help keep the lights on in some struggling rural small towns. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ■ Jim Nowlan has observed Illinois government and politics for five decades, as an Illinois legislator and aide to three governors. His current book is “Fixing Illinois: Politics and Policies in the Prairie State.”

Guest Column: Dr. E. Kirsten Peters

e’ve all seen globes in classrooms. They represent the Earth well -- better than flat maps can do. But all the globes I’ve seen in schools have national boundaries on them, usually indicated by having nations in different colors. The U.S. is yellow, Canada is light green, Mexico is pink, and so on. When I was a child my big brother owned a globe like that, and I got to pore over it sometimes. My sister-in-law has a different globe, one specially purchased for her by her father. It has no national boundaries -- so all of North America is presented as a unit, as indeed is each of the land masses. I think her globe may have been inspired by the view of Earth from the moon, an image beamed back to us by astronauts. Recently I thought of my sister-in-

Air pollution knows no borders law’s globe when I read the news about a study concerning how air pollution in China affects us here in North America. “Pollution from China is having an effect in the U.S.,” said Dr. Don Wuebbles, a faculty member in atmospheric sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His remarks were reported by CNN. Wuebbles is co-authored a piece recently published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. At first, I was taken by surprised by the research findings. My thinking was that the Pacific Ocean is vast and would protect us from Chinese air pollution. But apparently winds carry particulates and ozone over the ocean and some of it reaches our shores. It takes just days for the pollution to travel long distances, crossing both the Earth’s largest ocean

and national boundaries as it does so. It’s not that China can be criticized for air pollution while we congratulate ourselves for being “green.” One of the reasons China is the world’s leading emitter of man-made air pollution is that China is producing so much of the world’s manufactured goods. A lot of those goods come to us. In other words, we have outsourced our manufacturing to China, and that means we’ve outsourced the associated air pollution as well. Wuebbles and his colleagues argue that air pollution in China that’s related to exports contributes meaningful amounts of sulfate pollution in the western U.S. Ditto for ozone. Those results are nothing to sneeze at. One way of putting the facts in simple terms is to note that it’s a small world. We don’t see China’s smokestacks from

our shores, but they impact the air those of us in the western U.S. breathe. We Americans are connected to our Chinese brothers and sisters, just as they are to us for a market for their many goods. The bottom line for me is that my sister-in-law’s globe has the best representation of the Earth I’ve ever seen. There are no national boundaries when it comes to either Earth processes or man-made pollution. And what happens in one place can affect conditions on the ground thousands of miles away. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ■ Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University.

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he begins to swell. All the feathers on his body move in a way to make him look like something that he normally doesn’t look like. This is only done because “Someone may be watching and if someone is watching I have to show that I’m big, loud, large, and in charge. I have to be noticed. I have to draw attention. I have to throw names… I have to be someone that I’m really not.” I shamefully admit that I used to be this way. I wanted to dress like someone else, talk like someone else, and have what someone else had. It didn’t take me long to discover that it was hard enough trying to be myself opposed to trying to be someone else. Now I still struggle with this at times but I’m quickly reminded of its futility.

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Wednesday, March 19, 2014, Pittsfield, Illinois

The Coonridge Digest: Freida Marie Crump

How will you celebrate the arrival of spring? Greetings from the Ridge I’m ready for a party. Oh, I know that living in this most blessed of nations it’s hard to say that we deserve anything, but dog-gone it, after living through a winter like we’ve just endured I think we’ve earned the right to treat ourselves to a shindig. Print up the T-shirts proclaiming, “I survived the winter of 2014!” Break out the champagne or, if you’re Methodist, crack open a bottle of grape juice. Maybe we could hold a Holi, a celebration in Northern India where the villagers douse each other with gaily colored powder and in some cases throw buckets of dyed water on each other. Before you pooh-pooh these weird native traditions, think back to the last Super Bowl celebration. I’d suggest that we commemorate the end of this God-awful winter by Holi-ing our own neighborhoods. Walk into your local coffee shop or church service and toss of bag of bright yellow cornmeal into the air and shout, “Winter’s over! We beat the bugger!” In some villages the Holi is ended by the women beating their tie-dyed husbands with bamboo sticks. I’ll have a small quantity on my front porch if the urge hits you. If you think that covering your local PTA meeting in colored powder might diminish your standing in the com-

munity then you might want to opt for tamer fare and copy the Russian tradition of Maslenitsa, or “Pancake Week.” For an entire week the Russians eat pancakes, decorate pancakes, hold pancake-tossing contests and generally fill their towns with the smell of batter and syrup. Most of us feel guilty if we down too many of the calorie-laden cakes, but after having survived three months of slipping, sliding, and sniffing our sinuses, we can look upon a steaming stack of pancakes as a well deserved prize for the simple act of survival. Ostara is an old celebration marking the end of winter when the ancient peoples believed that magic was the most potent. If you make a wish on this mystical day it’s guaranteed to come true. This is one I’ve tested myself but must relate that it’s a hoax. The next morning I woke up in bed beside Herb and George Clooney was nowhere to be found. The Celts celebrated Beltaine when the winter had finished beating them into the tundra. They built fires of purification and when a person walked between two of the flaming piles they became new. Again, I tried it. No good. George was still in Hollywood and Herb was on the couch. He did rouse a bit when I lit the fires atop his TV remote control but he quickly went back to sleep. Zurich, Switzerland, still holds a Sechselauten, or End of Winter Parade in which floats are built to ridicule the

“

When the teenage idiot drives down your street with his bass speakers

turned up to ‘combust,’ run out onto the porch in your skivvies, dance around and shout, ‘Let’s boogie, baby!’ I guarantee he’ll find another neighborhood to cruise.”

government and politicians. Anyone who has a gripe about an official is qualified to build a float and for one day complain to his heart’s content. This is another end of winter custom that would be totally impractical in our country. The floats would clog the streets and we’d have no one left to watch the parade. The trouble is, most of us celebrate winter by getting ready for spring. As soon as the last snow is off the ground we start in on the drudgery of picking up sticks, raking the snowplow tracks out of the yard, and cleaning the house. We take no time to stop and celebrate. We occasionally have a mild winter that causes us no more angst than a cancelled ballgame or the purchase of cough medicine, but when we’re hit with a real frog freezer like we’ve just endured we owe ourselves to take a day or two to make a little whoopee. Wear those mismatched socks, take a cookie to your fa-

vorite bank teller, wear your underwear backwards, when the gal behind the counter at McDonalds tells you to have a nice day ask her why. . . start a relationship. Pretend to like your neighbor’s dog. When the teenage idiot drives down your street with his bass speakers turned up to “combust,” run out onto the porch in your skivvies, dance around and shout, “Let’s boogie, baby!” I guarantee he’ll find another neighborhood to cruise. Stick a bouquet of plastic flowers in your muddy yard. Build a snowman out of old milk cartons then burn it in effigy. Winter’s gone! We survived, honey! Let’s celebrate! You ever in Coonridge, stop by. We may not answer the door but you’ll enjoy the trip. ■ The imaginative commentary of Freida Marie Crump comes to us from Coonridge – a town that’s a lot like your own.

Pickings from pike’s past 25 years ago: Pittsfield mayoral candidates debate 125 Years Ago March 15, 1989 Voters will do well to bear in mind that the question of permitting hogs to run at large is to be voted upon at the township elections next month. By vote of the county it has been illegal for them to run at large for the past five years. We can hardly believe that there will be many willing to go back to the old system. There are a great many cases of measles in the county, and some are proving to be fatal. A lively inquiry for lots to build on has sprung up in Pittsfield. The St. Louis Republic is now the leading paper of all this section of the country. The Saturday edition has been permanently enlarged to 18 pages. Some unknown person visited Mr. Andre’s summer kitchen in New Salem and carried off 70 pounds of beef. The M. E. society of New Salem will build a parsonage south and adjoining the church lot. T. W. Smith of Newburg killed a snake Saturday. We guess it is about the first of the season. 100 Years Ago March 18, 1914 Charlie Shadel, who has been in the butcher business at the northeast corner of the square since 1871, has sold the business to Sam Williams and Ed Austin, and today steps down and out to enjoy the fruits of his labors and a well-earned rest, after 43 years in business.

We are requested by one of the rural mail carriers from the Pittsfield office to ask those parties wanting purchases made in town for parcel post delivery to please give their orders to the merchants and have them deliver the goods to the carrier. This seems but a fair thing to do, as the carrier certainly should not be expected to run all over town making purchases for the patrons along their route, especially as there is no pay in it and it is not a part of their duty. The Irish celebrated St. Patrick’s Day at the high school Tuesday morning. A program presenting the origin and spirit of the day was given by the students and teachers of Irish descent. Mr. and Mrs. Al Gay residing near Summer Hill, arrived home from Pensacola, Fla., where they spent several months, Monday morning. They report the other Pike county people who are wintering there, as doing nicely when they left. Rehearsals are underway for the annual minstrel show of the Beau Nots. Mrs. Helen Lewis Grigsby will be musical director.

runner-up in the Pittsfield regional basket ball tournament, were defeated in sectional tournaments Thursday night. Milton was defeated by Bluffs 46-24 at Quincy before a large crowd of disappointed Pike county fans. The same night at Edwardsville, Nebo was defeated by Witt 24-22 in overtime. Ninety per cent of New Canton grade children are suffering from diseased teeth, which means that sixty-two children need immediate attention. The dental exam was conducted by Dr. K. I. Grimes, assisted by Mrs. Hazel Dodd, county nurse. George McGann and his son George E. McGann are celebrating the 13th anniversary of the M & D meat store on Friday and Saturday with a 13 cent sale. The division of the Strauss lands consisting of 10,770 acres was approved by Judge A. Clay Williams in the circuit court Tuesday morning. It will be remembered that Alvin Brant was asked by the heirs to divide the property of the joint estates of Isaac and Jacob Strauss as near as possible into two equal parts.

75 Years Ago March 15, 1939 Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Wombles, well known residents of New Hartford, will celebrate their sixtieth wedding anniversary next Sunday, March 19. They have seven children, twenty-four grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. Mr. Wombles, christened Matthias Henry, is much better known as “Tice.” Both Milton and Nebo, winner and

50 Years Ago March 18, 1964 Jacksonville high school handed Pleasant Hill its second loss of the season and ended the Wolves’ bid for a state tournament trip in the Jacksonville sectional tournament Wednesday night. Jacksonville won 66-48, after leading only 40-37 after three quarters. Bob Robertson, who led Wolves with 17 points, fouled out with 5:20 remaining in the fourth quarter. Bill Franklin had 15 points for Pleasant Hill.

Why is Illinois shrinking? So what do East Coast, Midwest and West Coast states like Pennsylvania, Illinois and California have in common? All three are high-tax states, said Joseph Henchman, a vice president at the Tax Foundation. On the other hand, Florida and Texas are much lower tax states. “Illinois is particularly vulnerable to more out-migration because its neighbors – Wisconsin and Indiana – are busy lowering their taxes,” Henchman added. On the other hand, the Illinois Legislature jacked up our income taxes by 67 percent back in 2011. This has hurt folks from all economic groups. And for folks who make their living making business decisions, it has created one more incentive to leave Illinois. While it’s easy to shrug off the rich guy across town leaving, there is good reason for all of us to be concerned. Have you ever worked for a business person poorer than yourself? Me neither. Even those working in the public sector need to remember where taxes come from to pay for their jobs. And yet, Illinois is consistently pursuing policies that are pushing these job creators to more hospitable business climates. And where those jobs go, poor and middle-class Illinoisans are sure to follow as well. This migration translates into real money, according to Travis Brown,

25 Years Ago March 15, 1989 Citizens of Pittsfield will have the opportunity Thursday night to hear the two candidates for mayor meet in public debate in the upstairs courtroom. The candidates are Rick Conner and George E. McGann. Both are presently city council members, representing the fourth ward. At last count, Pikeland Unit 10 is reporting 55 school districts statewide supporting a “$ave our $chools” march on Springfield Wednesday April 5. Unit 10 board member Karen Puckett is creator of the lobby day at the state capitol. The Christian Youth Fellowship of First

Christian Church, Pittsfield, enjoyed a lockin Friday night at the church. Twelve young people participated, along with leaders Brenda Lagemann and Tereasa Apps. The Pleasant Hill Lions Club 20th annual pancake and sausage supper will be held Saturday night. Members Frank Ward, Fred White, Howard Clark and Bruce Boren are pictured preparing meat to be ground into sausage.

10 Years Ago March 17, 2004 Harry Wagy will be the Republican candidate for circuit clerk in the general election in November. He defeated Mike Edwards in the GOP primary, and will face Debbie Dugan, who ran uncontested in the Democratic primary. After a three hour closed session, the Griggsville-Perry school board cut eight teachers and eight non-certified positions, seven aides and one custodian. The announcement was made to a somber group who had waited out the closed session. The Pittsfield High School math team won the regional Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM) contest for the first time ever this year. The state final competition will be held May 1 at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. Math instructors Betsy Pulliam and Gary Woods accompanied the team to the Macomb competition. ■ Pickings from Pike’s Past is compiled by Michael Boren.

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Guest Column: Scott Reeder

ne of my favorite books is John Steinbeck’s “The Grapes of Wrath.” In that epic tome, farmers from across Oklahoma load up all of their earthy goods on to Model T’s and flee the Dust Bowl for California in the midst of the Great Depression. It’s easy to see that great exodus along Route 66 as the face of migration from one state to another. And to be sure that is one face of relocation. Poor folks still load up dilapidated cars with what they own and seek out opportunity. I saw it all the time when I was reporter in Las Vegas, families showing up with not much but their dreams and hopes of landing a well-paying job. But that isn’t the only face of migration. When corporate executives or well-heeled retirees move, it is done with professional movers. And you can often discern who the wealthiest of these households are by the amount of furniture and other belongings they have shipped. The Wall Street Journal recently looked at data from Allied Van Lines concerning where wealthy households were moving to and from. The report found that Illinois and Pennsylvania have more wealthy households leaving than arriving. And California leads the nation for the net number of wealthy households migrating away. And states gaining the most? Florida and Texas.

The Unit 10 board of education granted $200 per year pay increases for all teachers. Starting salary for a bachelor degree teacher is now $4350 per year. Superintendent Harold Voshall says the unit will begin deficit financing this year for the first time in its history. Eighteen belt-tightening suggestions were reviewed Monday at the board meeting. No action was taken on any of them. Jon Robb, PHS drama coach, this week announced the cast of the up-coming senior play, “Our Town,” by Thornton Wilder. Ronnie Johnson has the role of stage manager. Leslie Bauer shot a 50-pound wolf at his place south of Pittsfield. He was assisted by Don Shipley, Murray Elledge and Junior Elledge. Griggsville’s Grade School lightweights ranked in the top eight of the state, advancing to the quarter finals, but losing to Peoria at the recent state tournament in Rantoul.

author of the book “How Money Walks,” a project that measures where people are moving based on tax returns. “Illinois as a state lost $29.27 billion over the 18 years from 1992 – 2010,” Brown said. During that period, only California and New York lost more income than Illinois, his study found. “That’s a loss of $185,000 per hour. We forecast that between 2010 and 2014 Illinois lost somewhere between $5.4 and $7 billion in adjusted gross income due to migration,” Brown said. Illinois is in that minority of states that continue to levy an estate tax. And increasingly, estate planners are advising retired, successful Illinoisans to consider moving to a state without an estate tax so assets can be passed more easily from one generation to the next. That hurts all of us. When successful retirees leave, they are no longer spending money in the Land of Lincoln, paying taxes here or donating to Illinois charities. And that equates to fewer jobs for the rest of us. And ultimately that is why all of us should be concerned. –––––––––––––––––––––––––– n Scott Reeder is a veteran statehouse –reporter and the journalist in residence at the Illinois Policy Institute. He can be reached at sreeder@illinoispolicy.org.

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OP-ED Pike Press

Wednesday, March 19, 2014, Pittsfield, Illinois

The Coonridge Digest: Freida Marie Crump

“

When the teenage idiot drives down your street with his bass speakers

turned up to ‘combust,’ run out onto the porch in your skivvies, dance around and shout, ‘Let’s boogie, baby!’ I guarantee he’ll find another neighborhood to cruise.”

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Guest Column: Scott Reeder

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Gilsdorf receives suspension; files law suit in federal court By Beth Zumwalt Pike Press Mt. Sterling attorney Jesse Gilsdorf has been suspended from practicing law for five months, effective April 4. After exhausting his appeals on the matter he has now filed a federal suit. “As is the case where an attorney is not disbarred or receives an indefinite suspension, they are given a few weeks to wind their cases down,” James Grogan, of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission, said. The suspension stems from 2012

charges that Gilsdorf faced regarding the posting of a video to YouTube alleging one of Gilsdorf’s clients was framed for drug charges. The video, “Cops and Task Force Planting Drugs,” was posted to the popular Internet site without the defendant in the case’s permission and also in violation of the Supreme Court rules on regulation of discovery in criminal cases which states “any materials furnished to an attorney pursuant to these rules shall remain in exclusive custody and be used only for the purpose of conducting his side of the case.” Gilsdorf allegedly paid a Quincy

Crime Stoppers The Pike County Sheriff’s Department is seeking information on the whereabouts of Shawn E. Bradshaw, a 28-yearold male who stands 5’ 10 “ tall, weighs 215 pounds, has brown hair, and blue eyes. Bradshaw’s last known address was Barry. Bradshaw is wanted on a $9,000 Pike County warrant for failure to appear on driving while revoked, possession of cannabis, and DUI. If you have information on this, or any other crimes taking place in Pike County, call Crime Stoppers at (217) 285-1500. You

Seat belt $60 unless noted Douglas W. Alford, Pleasant Hill; Nathan L. Carter, Pearl; Dana R. Lewis, Pittsfield; Ashley K. Pyatt, Pittsfield; John A. Sims, Griggsville; William B. Stolte, Barry; Kenny W. Surratt, Baylis Miscellaneous Michael L. Benjamin, Barry, electronic communication device, $120; Shawn L. Carter, Pearl, registration expiration/1st and 2nd, $120; Glenn D. Christison, Barry, criminal trespass remain on land, $2,186.38; Jeremy A. Coultas, Barry, canc/revoked/suspend regis/Ill, charge amended/ reduced to unsafe equipment/1st and 2nd, $334; Stephanie Ann Fulmer, Pittsfield, fail to reduce speed, $606; Stephanie Ann Fulmer, Pittsfield, operating uninsured motor vehicle,

Bookings Billy W. Ridenbark, 25, Nebo, was arrested March 10 on charges of violation of an order of protection. He posted $300 and was released pending court appearance. Slvadore Sabino-Sanchez, 44, Jacksonville, was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant seeking revocation of probation, a Pike County misdemeanor warrant and an unspecified felony. Total bond was $9,000. He remains lodged. Jeremy M. Stephens, 23, Quincy, was arrested March 13 on a felony warrant seeking revocation of probation. He posted $1,000 and was released pending court appearance. Ronald C. Day. 43, Pearl, was arrested March 13 on charges of tattooing the body of a minor. He was released on his own recognizance. Suzanne K. Schlesler, 48, Boston, Mass., was arrested March 13 on an in-state warrant. She posted $200 and was released pending court appearance.

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nullified; Aaron D. Grimsley, New Salem, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, nullified; Summer D. Heatherly, Pleasant Hill, bad checks/obtain control prop, $735.31; Kirby C. Hobbs, Pittsfield, electronic communication device, $120; Kimberly R. Jump, Pittsfield, driving on suspended license, $892; Tabatha Lee Mulford, Pittsfield, improper traffic lane usage, $120; Lowell B. Ottwell, Pittsfield, registration expiration/1st and 2nd, $120; Lori A. Rogers, Nebo, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, nullified; George A. Ruble, Pittsfield, overweight on gross/1-3, $502; John A. Sims, Griggsville, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, nullified; Chance A. Stamper, Pittsfield, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, $408; Chance A. Stamper, Pittsfield, unlicensed, $188; Chance A. Stamper, Pittsfield, no valid registration/1st and 2nd, nullified; Eric L. Williams, Rockport, overweight on gross/1-3, $212;

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.

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Traffic Speeding $120 unless noted Tara R. Bradshaw, Pittsfield; David L. Stolte, Barry;

company more than $200 to post the video that was up approximately one month and attracted more than 2,000 hits before then Judge Michael Roseberry ordered Gilsdorf to remove it. Gilsdorf has filed a federal law suit alleging the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission has violated his first amendment rights, according to Grogan. “That case is filed in the Central District in federal court,” Grogan said. “We have until April 1 to file our answer which will be a motion to dismiss.”

Roland D. Ransom, 36, Griggsville, was arrested March 14 on a warrant seeking revocation of misdemeanor probation. He remains lodged in lieu of $100 bond. Ronald G. Segebart, 21, Pleasant Hill, was arrested March 14 on two misdemeanor in-state warrants. He posted $300 on each warrant and was released pending court appearance. John M. Guthrie, 31, Griggsville, was arrested March 15 on charges of aggravated battery of a police officer and resisting arrest. He remains lodged pending coaur appearance. Sean M. Bartlett, 43, Springfield, was arrested March 15 on charges of driving under the influence and improper lane usage . He posted $100 and was released pending court appearance. Elizabth A. Ward, 26, Barry, was arrested March 16, on charges of driving under the influence, illegal transportation as a driver, disobeying a stop sign and improper lane usage. She posted $100 and was released pending court appearance. Cole A. Rose, 22, Baylis, was arrested March 16 on an in-state warrant alleging failure to appear on traffic charges. He posted $200 and was released pending court appearance.

Real Estate transfers White Sand Investments LLC to Andrew C. Kennedy, Lots 3-4, Blk 35, Johnsons Addn, Griggsville. Gary R. Edmonds to Diane Edmonds and Jeffrey L. Edwards, Lots 51-52, Bates 2nd Addn, Pittsfield. Federal National Mortgage Association to Curt T. Lloyd and Tiffany M. Lloyd, Lot 1, Blk 23, Pittsfield. Jack Coultas to Jennifer E. Niebur Administrator and P. Michael Niebur Estate, Lots 5-6, Lots 7-8, Blk 19, Barry. Calvin E. Forgy Trustee, Judy H. Forgy Trustee, Calvin E. Forgy Trust and Judy H. Forgy Trust to Gerald W. Johns, Lot 3, Blk 6, Cannons Addn, Pleasant Hill. Gerald Carlton and County Clerk of Pike County - Donnie Apps to James Wolfe, Lot 3, Blk 7, Walkers Addn, Barry. Mary Ada Dillinger to Daniel J. Allen and Marsha L. Allen, SE 1/4 of SW 1/4, Sec. 15, Griggsville Township. Billie Joe Johnessee and Constance Leona Johnessee to Garrett W. Howland and Carrie D. Hill, NW 1/4 of SW 1/4, NE 1/4 of SW 1/4, Sec. 6, Montezuma Township. William Jeffrey Howland and Sherri R. Howland to Garrett W. Holand and Carrie D. Hill, Pt. NE 1/4, Pt. SE 1/4, Pt. SW 1/4, Pt. NW 1/4, Sec. 20, Montezuma Township. Rhino Ranch LLC to McDaniel Enterprises LLC, SW 1/4, SE 1/4 of SE 1/4, Sec. 7, PIttsfield Township. Roger D. Woods to Roger D. Woods and Marsha K. Woods, Lot 5, Blk 4, Browns Addn, Barry. Wanda Delois Anders to Raymond J. Anderson, Lots 7-8, Blk 1, Baylis. Michael Todd Dunham to Michael Todd Dunham and Laura Jean Dunham, Lot 20, Atlas SD, Pittsfield. Charles E. Hull Jr. to Earl L. Hull, Lots 2-3, Blk 2, Preble Addn, New Salem. Eric S. Miller to Rhino Ranch LLC, Sec. 24, Sec. 25, Pt. NE 1/4, Sec. 26, Montezuma Township. Larry Frederick Engelmann to Joanne Engelmann, SW 1/4 of SW 1/4, Sec. 32, Pt. SE 1/4, Sec. 31, Fairmount Township. Grant E. Hoehne and Lucinda M. Hoehne to Amber M. Goodwin, Lot 5, Blk 3, Griggsville Township.

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Gary Lee Dimmitt Logan Vencil Sapp Gary Lee Dimmitt, 65 of Solon, Iowa, formerly of Pittsfield died peacefully, Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at his home after fighting a courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma bone cancer. Gary was born Nov. 24, 1948 in Pittsfield, son of Daniel “Dannie” and Marjorie “Marge” Kolberer Dimmitt. After graduating Pittsfield High School in 1967, Gary attended college in Louisville, Ky. He then went on to work for Motorola in Quincy. In 1975, Gary was recruited to work for Rockwell Collins in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.To date, Gary was employed by Rockwell Collins for 38 years as a project manager. As a boy, Gary loved to spend his weekends at the river with his family and friends. He continued that tradition throughout his teens and adult years. Boating was one of his favorite hobbies and he loved to share that hobby with his family and friends. That love for the water and outdoors led him to reside in Solon where he could enjoy his hobbies of hunting, fishing, and golfing. Gary could always be found on the golf course every Wednesday night for men’s league. Gary also enjoyed vacationing with his family and friends at The Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri. He always made sure to plan several trips down to the lake during spring, summer and fall. He looked forward to his bi-annual fishing trips with the guys; where, on occasion, more adult beverages were consumed than fish caught. One thing is certain, Gary left a lasting impression on each of his family members and friends and will be deeply missed. Gary is survived by his son, Andrew Dimmitt of Maquoketa, Iowa; daughter, Angela Dimmitt of Mount Vernon, Iowa; brother, Mike (Bev) Dimmitt of Terre Haute, Ind; nieces, Jackie (Troy) Pesavento of Terre Haute, Ind, Amy (Dannon) Hulskotter of Prior Lake, Minn., and Julie Dimmitt of Terre Haute, Ind.; aunt Eileen (Earl) Kolberer Niestradt and many cousins. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Dannie and Marge Dimmitt, uncles, Don Kolberer, Gerald Dimmitt, aunts, Helen Kolberer Feld, Donna Dimmitt Brown, and Mary Dimmitt Lowe. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 15, at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Pastor Michael TenEyck officiating. Visitation was held Friday, March 14, at the Niebur Funeral Home. Interment will be in the West Cemetery in Pittsfield. A luncheon will be served at the Crossroads Center in Pittsfield after the interment. Memorials are suggested to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, Pittsfield West Cemetery or to Gary’s family. Condolences may be sent to the family at www. nieburfh.com.The Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield has been entrusted with the service.

Logan V. Sapp, 81, of Rockport, died Monday, March 10, 2014 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Logan was born Sept. 20, 1932 on 6 Mile Creek Hollow Road near Pleasant Hill, a son of Carson Logan and Hazel Catlett Sapp. He married Vera Jean Yokem March 19, 1952 in Pittsfield and Vera died Nov. 5, 2013. Logan was employed by Union Local 965 in Springfield as a heavy equipment operator for many years, retiring in 1994. He was a member of the Rockport Christian Church and the El Dara Masonic Lodge #388. Logan enjoyed woodworking, especially carving wooden pliers from a single block of wood. Survivors include four children, Terry V. (Donna) Sapp of Mt. Holly, N.C., Danny J. (Patty) Sapp of Rockport, Donald R. (Loree) Sapp of Rockport and Judy L. (Richard) Edmonson of Rockport, nine grandchildren, Brendan (Candida) Sapp, Scott Sapp, Laura (John) Plenge, Mindy (Mike) Maurer, Robert Alan (Emily) Sapp, Erica (Brian) Betts, Robert (Melissa) Horton, Jeremy (Niki) Horton, and Logan Edmonson, two step-grandchildren, Jennifer Seymour and Sara Cooley, 18great-grandchildren, a brother, Robert Lee Sapp of Pittsfied and numerous nieces and nephews. Logan was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a daughter, Cheryl Jean Sapp, a sister, Mary Louise Sapp and a brother, Glen Allen Sapp. Graveside services were held Thursday. March 13 at 2 p.m. at the Wells Cemetery near Pleasant Hill conducted by Bro. Bill Smith. Burial followed. There is no visitation, but friends are invited to the graveside services. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Avenues in Hannibal, Mo. or to the Rockport Christian Church. Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is handling the arrangements.

Robert Noble Robert Wayne Noble, 59, formerly of Pittsfield, died Tuesday, March 18, 2014 near Colorado Springs, Colo. Cremation rites are being accorded and a memorial service will be planned at a later date.

Donna Yokem Foreman

Donna Yokem Foreman, 82, of Pittsfield, died Thursday, March 13, 2014 at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. She was born Sept. 12, 1931 in Pike County, the daughter of Henry and Marie Dober Yokem. She was a 1949 graduate of Pittsfield High School. Donna worked for Western Electric in Chicago, and General Telephone Electric in Jacksonville and Normal. She enjoyed cruises to the Caribbean with her special friend Roger Lopez and attending Roger’s Don Glasser and Lois Costello Symphony Big Band performances. She also enjoyed watching the Chicago Bulls, and Fighting Illini basketball, reading novels, making desserts for family functions. She worked on organizing Pittsfield High School Class of 1949 reunions, and attending Jim Jones music events with her sister Mildred McCartney, socializing with family and friends and attending events of her great nieces and nephews She is survived by one sister, Mildred McCartney of Pittsfield; one brother, Marion D. (Barbara) Yokem of Ft. Collins, Colo; 12 nieces and nephews, Mary Kay (John) Hayden; Denny (Diana) McCartney, Pat (Jera) McCartney, Tom ( Marlys) McCartney, Rick (Wendy) McCartney, Cecelia (Mike) Nevius, Gary (Anita) Skinner, Corbin Skinner, Jackie (Bill) Corbally, Greg (Elaine) Yokem, Tracey (David) Cox and Tim (Sarah) Yokem. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Dorothy Skinner; brother-in-laws, Jack Skinner and Frank McCartney, Jr.; and her special friend, Roger Lopez. Funeral services were held. Tuesday, March 18 at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Rev. Jim Jacques officiating. Special music included “One Day at a Time”, “Amazing Grace”, and “I’ll Fly Away”. Pallbearers were Ryan Nevius, Michael McCartney, Mike Nevius, Tucker Moss, Tanner Moss and Bob Moss. Burial was in Pittsfield West Cemetery. Visitation was held.Monday at the funeral home where family will met friends. Memorials are suggested to Pittsfield West Cemetery or the Saukee Basketball Program. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.airsman-hires. com.

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Barry American Legion hosts March potluck dinner By beth zumwalt Pike Press The Barry American Legion hosted a potluck March 13 at the Legion building. Those attending were: Jim and Mary Davis, Dewayne and Shirley Williams, Charles and Ann Blackorby, Cork and Dee Forshey, Kirk Rueb, Rocky Hill, Marvin and Sue Hoyt, Ralph and Shirley Garner, Presley Fee, Rachel Snyder, Jim and Charaldine

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Farmers State Bank is proud to welcome Jessica Hull as a bank teller in Pittsfield. Jessica is a graduate of Pittsfield High School and earned a bachelor of arts degree in management and organizational leadership from Illinois College in Jacksonville. Prior to joining Farmers State Bank, she was employed at County Market in Pittsfield. Jessica lives in Pittsfield with her husband and two children. She enjoys owning her own dance studio, attending sporting events, and spending time with her family.

Farmers State Bank is proud to announce the promotion of Kelsey Duncan to trust administrative assistant in Pittsfield. Kelsey graduated from College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, Mo. with a bachelor’s degree in Agri-Business. She resides in Kinderhook with her husband and daughter and enjoys crafting, sewing, and spending time with her family.

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WHS Choral Students Attend IHSA Solo and Ensemble Contest Students from Western High School attended attended IHSA Solo and Ensemble contest hosted by Warsaw High School, March 8. Students attending were, left to right, Madaline Thompson, Mariah Goodwin, Jennifer Hubbard, and Madison Martin. Pieces that were preformed included solos “Love Has Eyes” sung by Thompson and “Homeward Bound” sung by Hubbard as well as a trio “Matchmaker” sung by Goodwin, Martin and Thompson. All three events received an Excellent (II) rating from their judges.

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Buster and Wanda Mendenhall of Pittsfield will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary Saturday, March 29 with an open house at the First Christian Church, Crossroads Center in Pittsfield, where the couple attends. Please come and celebrate with them from 2-4 p.m. along with their three children, Sheryl (Andy) Borrowman; Diane (Kenneth) Knight; Gary (Christie) Mendenhall, along with 10 grandchildren, Holli (Phillip) Watts; Matt Borrowman; Jason D. (Megan) Buss; Melissa Buss; Ryan Knight; Kayla Knight; Hannah (Brian) Roig; Alayna, Noah and Elijah Mendenhall. They also have seven great-grandchildren, Madison and Nicholas Watts; Macee and Fischer Borrowman; Westin Buss; Cadience and Audriana Roig. They were married April 4, 1954 in Corinth, MS. Mr. Mendenhall retired from National Starch in Meredosia. He served in the army from 1958 to 1960 and is a member of the American Legion. Mrs. Mendenhall worked at the Democrat Message and Brown County Farm Bureau in Mt. Sterling. The couple love spending their time with family and friends. Please omit gifts.

Tom and Kathy Scranton of Milton are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Sarah Ann Scranton to Forrest Layne Stamper, son of Deanna Stamper of Pittsfield. Scranton is a 2013 graduate of Pittsfield High School and is currently employed by Dot Foods. Stamper is a 2012 graduate of Pittsfield High School and is also employed by Dot Foods. A May 4, 2014 wedding is planned at Milton Christian Church. The couple will reside in Pittsfield.

Phillips to celebrate 60 years

John and Marion Phillips of rural Pittsfield will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a reception given by their children March 23 from 2-4 p.m. at the Detroit Town Hall. Family and friends are invited. They request only your presence, no gifts please. John Phillips and Marion Leahr were married March 21, 1954 at the Detroit Christian Church by the Rev. Joe T. Maynard. Mr. Phillips is the son of the late Loren and Sarah Phillips. Mrs. Phillips is the daughter of the late Francis and Myra Leahr. They have four children, Barbara (Mark) Ringler of New Berlin, John “Jack” (Rebecca) Phillips of Lebanon, Sarah (James) Baker of Pittsfield and David (Angela) Phillips of Lee’s Summit, MO. They also have nine grandsons, one granddaughter and one great-grandson. Mr. Phillips has farmed all his life, except when he served in the army during the Korean War. He and his brother, Joe, produced purebred Hampshire hogs for 35 years. John and Marion are members of the Detroit Christian Church.

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Currys to present classical/ sacred music program Frederic Chopin’s piano music will be featured at a program given by Carol Lisa (Curry) O’Brien and her parents, Cleve and Susanne Curry Saturday, March 29 at 4 p.m. at the Pittsfield Church of the Nazarene. Carol Lisa and her father, Cleve Curry, studied piano locally under the late Miss Evelyn Ranson, and later at their respective colleges, Olivet Nazarene University in Kankakee and Southern Nazarene University (Dr. David Uerkvitz) in Bethany, OK. Susanne’s teacher was the late Mildred Dean, of Independence, KS, with further

Thomas Michael Beach and MacKenzie Lynn (Welch) Beach Demetrius and Cathy Welch of Pittsfield are announcing the reaffirmation of vows of their daughter, MacKenzie Lynn (Welch) Beach and Thomas Michael Beach, son of Richard and Rosemary Brunette of Petersburg and William Beach of Taylorville. The bride graduated from Pittsfield High School in 2006 and attended John Wood Community College. She is employed by Liberty Village in Pittsfield. The groom graduated from Jacksonville High School in 2004 and is employed by SSS Developmental in Pittsfield. The couple were married during a private ceremony at the Crossing in Pittsfield January 25, 2014. They will reaffirm their vows April 12, 2014 at the 929 Crossing campus in Quincy in front of family and friends.

Eddy and Keith Arteman of Bloomington and Daniel and Marlene Stalter of Tampa, FL. announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Stalter to Joseph R. McAdams, son of Randall and Connie McAdams of Pittsfield. Stalter is medical affairs assistant at Advocate Mromenn Hospital in Bloomington. McAdams, a graduate of Millikin University is a computer programmer at State Farm in Bloomington. A May 17 wedding is planned in Mackinaw.

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A Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will be offered at the Red Cross office in Quincy. The classes will be March April 8, 10, 15, 17 and 22 from 6-10 p.m. This is a program that educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization and disaster medical opera-

women and gender studies departments at the University of Illinois Springfield. Most recently, her scholarly work has been published in an anthology entitled “Disjointed Perspectives on Motherhood,” published by Lexington Books. She resides in Chatham with her husband of 12 years, Nick Trotter, and her three children, Tyler (16), Tatum (9) and Thatcher (3). She is the daughter of Terry and Judy Sweeting of rural Pittsfield and a 1997 graduate of Pittsfield High School.

tions. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. CERT members also are encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness projects in their community.

Pork Producers annual Legislative Day and reception March 25 The Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) will hold their annual Legislative Day and Legislative Reception on March 25 in Springfield. Pork producers and pork industry representatives are encouraged to attend and make their voice heard on several important legislative issues.å “This is an opportunity to become better acquainted with our elected officials and educate lawmakers about how we care for our animals, the environment, and our communities,” said Todd Dail, a pork producer from Erie, Ill. and current IPPA President. “I would encourage all pork producers to make plans to attend this year’s Legislative Day. We have several issues of major importance including an attack on the Livestock Management Facilities Act (LMFA).” The IPPA Legislative Day will start at 1:30pm at The State House Inn (101 East Adams St.) in downtown Springfield. Jim Kaitschuk, IPPA Executive Director and IPPA lobbyist, will provide a legislative overview of bills impacting the pork industry. Then at 2:30, attendees will proceed to the Capitol for scheduled visits with legislators. Following the visits at approximately 5:00 - 7:30 PM will be the legislative reception for legislators and staff at The State House Inn. The reception will again

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be co-sponsored and attended by members of the Illinois Beef Association. “The pork industry continues to face numerous legislative challenges in Illinois,” says Jim Kaitschuk, IPPA executive director. “HB 5637 has been introduced by anti-ag groups that would severely impact livestock farmers’ ability to make changes to their farms in the future. If this bill were to pass in its current form, it would essentially be a moratorium on any future livestock farms in Illinois! To effectively address these and other current issues, we must provide the pork producers’ perspective. Meeting with legislators in person is always the best way to make our opinions known.” Pre-registrations are requested for meal counts. For more information or to register, contact the IPPA office at (217) 529-3100 or visit www. ilpork.com. “IPPA continues to be a watchdog for pork producers and champion legislative issues that are beneficial for the pork industry. “said Dail. “Producers must be involved and express their views and concerns to their elected officials. Legislators hear from many different groups, we must provide the pork producers’ perspective and tell our story to ensure a continued viable pork industry in Illinois.”

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A daughter was born to Ben and Kati O’Brien of Pittsfield Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at 10:47 p.m.

study under Dr. Uerkvitz in college at Bethany, OK. The program will close with family members playing sacred selections on stringed instruments, piano, and organ. The event marks forty years of enjoying the Baldwin grand piano at the church since its purchase in 1974. Pittsfield Church of Nazarene is located at 227 W. Washington St. in Pittsfield, IL. The public is cordially invited to attend. Parking is to the south and west of the church sanctuary. The program should last about an hour or less.

Sweeting-Trotter earns Ph.D. Tarah Sweeting-Trotter was recently awarded a Ph.D. in english with a certificate in women and gender studies from St. Louis University. Previously she earned a bachelor’s degree in english from MacMurray College and a master’s degree in english from the University of Illinois Springfield. Dr. Sweeting-Trotter currently serves as the director of the UIS STARS and Summer Bridge programs, and also serves as faculty in the sociology/anthropology and

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A daughter was born to Lindsey Dankenbring and Nick Badolato of Barry Wednesday, March 12 at 7:24 p.m.

A son was born to Michelle and Patrick McKinley of Pittsfield Thursday, March 13 at 4:36 p.m.

Twin boys were born to Steve and Heather Hurst of Griggsville Friday, March 14 at 11:40 and 11:41 a.m.

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Muriel Robertson will celebrate her 100th birthday March 25 at Liberty Village, 610 Lowry St., in Pittsfield. Her children will be hosting a celebration at Liberty Village for friends from 1-2:30 p.m. She would enjoy receiving birthday cards. Muriel’s children are: Delbert Robertson (wife Jeannine) from Pittsfield; Gailard (Bud) Robertson (wife Carole) from Arenzville; Evelyn Bartlett (husband Carl) from Ursa; Floyd Robertson (wife Nora) from Gray, Tenn. Muriel has nine grandchildren: Barbara, Teresa, Skip, Carla, Kris, Chuck, Jenny, Jeff and Jeremy. She has 20 great-grandchildren: Alec, Madeline, Maria, Monique, Kayla, Joel, David, MacKenzie, Justin, Nicole, Zach, Taylor, Kylie, Ross, Wade, Tyler, Meredith, Elise, Allison and Sydney. Muriel also has two great-greatgrandchildren, Jaiden and Adeleigh.

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The children and grandchildren of Dixie Hively are hosting an open house for her 75th birthday April 6, 2014 at the American Legion Hall in Barry. The open house will be from 1-5 p.m. and no gifts are requested. For those unable to attend, there will be a card shower and they can be sent to Dixie Hively at 560 Front St. Barry, IL 62312.

Jordon James Naughton was born March 14 at 5:16 p.m. at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield to parents Eric and Lindsay Naughton of Pittsfield.

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Another successful PCQUMA banquet The Pike County Quail and Upland Management Association had a very successful banquet and wishes to thank everyone who participated and contributed in any way. All monies raised are kept in Pike County and directed towards the conservation, preservation, management, and habitat development relating to quail and upland birds. The habitat work that is done through Pike County QUMA also provides benefits for many other forms of wildlife. Funding from this year’s banquet will provide more habitat development, youth and QUMA Member activities. Winner of the outside raffle which included four guns and a safe was Keith

Elledge. Doug Daniels with Pikeland Motors, Beard Implement, John Borrowman with Pike County Real Estate and Farm & Home Supply for sponsored the outside raffle. In addition to the outside raffle, inside raffles, auctions and games, seven guns were given away on the youth raffle and eight guns were awarded in the sponsor raffle. Due to the success of last year’s banquet, the scholarship awards were increased to four awards this year. Winners were Frazier Curless, Willow Krumwiede, Ali Nation, and Adam Church.

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Above: The MWF morning class with their arctic projects: front row, left to right, Silas Smith, Lia Picone, Riley Curfman, Piper Chaplin, and Gage Bolton. Second row, Drew Culton, Rilyn Knight, Sydnee Cox, Kamryn Bennett, Clay Freesmeyer, Sophia Gengler, Lincoln McCartney, Silas Smith, Lia Picone, Riley Curfman, Piper Chaplin, and Gage Bolton. Submitted photo

Left: Jake Ator and Nolan Engstrom at the dentist’s office as Dr. Kim Speckhart shows the right way to brush teeth. The boys were students at Sharon’s Town and Country Preschool.

Winter is gone but they had fun In Sharon’s Town and Country Preschool, in Pittsfield, the students have been enjoying some fun indoor winter activities that have helped promote learning in many different ways. All of the classes enjoyed visiting Speckhart and White’s dental office and learning all about oral hygiene. While learning about dental health, Sharon Springer and demonstrated how important it is to use both the toothbrush and toothpaste and dental floss, using a yellow rubber glove and peanut butter. The peanut butter would remain glued in between the fingers

and it was impossible to remove without floss. "The children loved this demonstration and have referred back to what they learned numerous times,"Springer said. The younger class that meets Tuesdays and Thursday s enjoyed reenacting the story of The Mitten, written by Jan Brett, where different animals of many sizes all find warmth in the same small mitten. "We used a homemade “mitten”, made from two sheets sewed together, and the children really enjoyed climbing inside," Springer said.

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BARRY n The Western After Prom parents will meet Sunday, March 23 at 3 p.m. at Wendy’s in Barry.

ministry for this service. Anyone not already in worship is invited to attend. For questions, contact Pastor Dave at 217-833-2575.

n Barry United Methodist Church will hold a meeting for planning the Community Vacation Bible School, which is to be held at the Barry United Methodist Church. The meeting will be at the church Thursday, March 20 from 1-2:30 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m.

PITTSFIELD n A senior adult Bible study will be offered weekly beginning Wednesday morning, March 19, at McDonald’s in Pittsfield. It will be led by David and Charlotte Hamilton for the seventh year. It will feature a study of the book of Hebrews. Each Bible study through Nov. 19 will focus on a specific scripture. It will begin with coffee and visiting from 9-9:25 a.m. in the recreation center. Bible exposition will begin at 9:25 and conclude at 10 a.m. A free study guide is available each week.

n Barry United Methodist Church will hold a combined service with Hull UMC Sunday, March 23. It will start at 10:30 a.m. A lasagna dinner will follow the service. Donations are accepted and proceeds will go to the Youth Group ministries and mission trip. n The Western After Prom will hold a Bingo night Saturday, March 29 at the Barry American Legion Hall. A meal will be served at 5 p.m. Bingo will be from 6-9. Sheets can be purchased at the door. All profits will support the Western After Prom, which is to be held April 26-27. 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 The Griggsville Day Unit of HCE will meet March 20 at 12 p.m. at the home of Carolyn Myers. Alice Cripe will give the minor lesson on Edith Roosevelt and Jenny Tate will give the major lesson on the states of California, Washington and Oregon. 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. 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

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 Illini Community Hospital will hold a blood drive Thursday, March 20 from 2-5:30 p.m. at the Illini Community Hospital Bloodmobile, located at 640 W. Washington in Pittsfield. Sign up to donate by calling Kathy Hull at 217-285-2113 x278 or at www. bloodcenterimpact.org. n The Pikeland Music Boosters annual Spaghetti Supper will be held Friday, March 21 at the PCS Cafeteria. Food will be served rom 4:30 - 7 p.m. Carry-outs are available for a small fee. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance from any Pikeland music student. For more information,contact Lisa Scranton at 217-248-8122. 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. n Pike County Home & Garden Club has rescheduled date to March 25 due to election. The meeting will be held at the Farm Bureau Building at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Come with ideas of lessons you would like. n Super Saturday Bible School will be March 29 from 9:30 11:45 a.m. at the New Testament Church of Christ, 945 Washington St. in Pittsfield, across from Hardee’s. Children 3-10 years old are welcome. The theme is “The Ten Plagues.” There will be classes, crafts, singing and snacks.

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Registration is limited, but the class is free. Call Jimmy Hodges at 217779-1635 for more information. n Big Truck Night will be held at South Elementary School April 10 from 6–8 p.m. n South Elementary School kindergarten registration will be April 10 from 6-8 p.m. in the South School cafeteria. All parents of children who reach the age of five before Sept. 1 are strongly encouraged to attend the registration. School personnel will be in attendance to answer questions and to assist in the registration of students. Please bring a copy of a certified birth certificate, immunization record, and the child’s most recent physical examination. If parents or guardians can not attend, please contact Mrs. Ruebush or Mary Lagemann at South Elementary School, 217-285-2431. n A Rules of the Road review course will be offered April 11 from 1-3 p.m. at the Pittsfield Senior Center, 220 W. Adams in Pittsfield for all citizens in the Pittsfield area. The course is free to anyone who wishes to attend. The purpose is to help participants pass the Illinois driver’s license renewal examination. The course prepares applicants for the general written and road examinations, and also provides information on the vision screening. ON GOING n The Pittsfield High School class of 1969 is planning their 45th class reunion for this summer and needs help with addresses or contact information for the following classmates. If anyone can help, please contact Helen Earls at 312 S Walnut St., Pittsfield or Karen Fox at 220 Fair St., Pittsfield or 285-5481. Art Bradley, Marsha Cannon, Linda Cannon, Grant White, Virginia Cheek, Sherrill Cox, Jim Dejaynes, Barbara Malone, Patricia Strong, Marjean Schmidt, Barbara Dietzman, Patricia Wright, Dave Herget, Roger Hull, Mike Wagner, Kathy Mays, Billie Odell, Martha Hart, Bill Oakley, Chris Pali, Jack Ruble, Don Myers, Jodi Moody, Joan Shade, Wayne and Peggy Cawthon, Paul Staley, Michael Scheibe, Janet Shaw, Steven Smith, Thelma Haughey, Dale Johnson, Roger Loyd. n The 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 Belleview Community Church “Teen Drop-In” every third Sunday night of the month for ages 12-18 at 5:30 p.m.

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 12 Step Al-Anon Family Support Group for alcohol and narcotic addiction every Monday 8 p.m. at First Christian Church 225 N. Memorial, Pittsfield. (Breezway entrance). For more information, call Betty at (217) 285-6191.

n ‘Fill Your Box’ Card-making Class meets on the 1st and 2nd Thursday of every month at 10:30 a.m. at 416 E. Chestnut St. in Griggsville with Amanda Woodward. n The Pittsfield Woman’s Club will meet every 4th Tuesday of the month at noon for lunch and a program at the Community Center. For more information or to become a member, call Sandy Henry, 2856480. All Pike County women are welcome. n Exercises classes will be held at the Senior Center in Pittsfield Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:15-6:15. They are for both men and women. These classes are easy enough that most can do them. If you have any questions, feel free to stop by the Senior Center or call 217-285-4524. n The Pittsfield High School Athletic Dept. is looking for a way to get alumni of PHS addresses. If you are yourself, or if you know the person who is in charge of planning your class reunions, please contact Athletic Director Don Bigley at 217-285-6888 or email dbigley@ pikeland.org. 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 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. A registration form can be downloaded from the Pike County Health Department website at www.pikecoilhealth.org, Call Jane Johnson at (217) 2854407, ext 118 for more information. n Pittsfield Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star meets every fourth Monday at the Masonic Lodge at 7:30 p.m. n T.O.P.S. Meeting at the Milton Christian Church Annex every Tuesday, weigh-in 6-6:30, meeting 6:30 p.m. The group is open to the public. For information, call Shanna Edison 217-723-4034 or email shannad81@gmail.com. n Pittsfield Lions Club meets the first and third Thursday of every month at the Courtyard Cafe. For more information, please contact Mike Graham at 217-473-3791. n Breastfeeding Support Group, Pike County Health Department, monthly. First Tuesday, 10 a.m, third Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., 285-4407.

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

n Job Club will be open to the public every Tuesday from 2-3 p.m. No appointment necessary.Two Rivers Regional Council Office at 120 South Madison, Pittsfield.

n The Pittsfield Meal Site located in the First Christian Church Fellowship Hall, 225 N. Memorial offers daily meals at noon, MondayFriday. Please call Connie at 2856150 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. Transportation available. The senior center is also collecting used cell phones for seniors. Your old cell phone may provide the critical link between law enforcement and someone in trouble.

OUT OF THE COUNTY n The 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 217833-2575.

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Young Fiona, played by Ellie Ten Eyck, is sent away to a tower by her parents, played by Samantha Clostermery and Kody Freeman. Performances of “Shrek” are scheduled for April 4-6.

The Duloc Dancers have a grand finish to their song at Lord Farquaad’s castle. Left to right are Madalene Davis, Maddie Palmer, Julie Mountain and Samantha Clostermery.

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The lovable ogre Shrek will be portrayed by Kyler Phillips in Pittsfield High School’s upcoming production of a new musical based on the popular movies. Here Shrek is declaring how happy he is in his swamp.

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100 AUTO 1986 dodge Ram, 1/2 ton, short be pickup, 2 wheel drive, V-8 automatic, daily driver, $1,500 negotiable. 217-285-5116. 3.26 2004 Ford ranger truck, red, 2 door. 2004 Ford Mustang coupe. Black. V6. Call 217-236-7051. 3.26

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

300 FARM MARKET 6-8 cattle pipe gates. 6-66 1/2 steels posts for sale. 217734-1811. TF heavy bales for sale 573-470-0536. 3.19

400 FOR RENT for rent Madison County Storage Barn. New, clean, dry with electricity, overhead lighting, partial concrete floor, 2 over-head doors, built in shelving, 1554 total sq. ft $400 a month + $400 deposit required prior to moving in. Located 1 mile from I-255. Contact Jason 618-9771062. 3.26

400A FOR RENT Calhoun County Apartment for rent. Call Matt 618-576-2766 or 618576-2449. TFCNH commercial building for rent. Hardin, IL. Call (618)498-1234 and ask for Business Department. TF for rent: 3 bedroom, 2 bath house. Full basement in the country outside of Kampsville, IL. No pets: Call: 217-370-7310. 4.2

400B FOR RENT Jersey County FOR RENT Recently remodeled 2 bedroom home on corner 5 shaded lots. References required. $550 month plus deposit. Dow. 618-535-0071. 3.19

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

600 HELP WANTED OFFICE ASSISTANT for no more than 10 hours a week needed to make copies and file. Perfect for a HS/College student. Email ctsnewhere@gmail.com. 3.26 HELP WANTED: Big Kahuna in Grafton looking for experienced grill/ fry cooks. Must be reliable, presentable, drug free and have reliable transportation. Hard work is rewarded. Please email bigkahuna@ gtec.com or call 618-7864852. 3.19

615 HUNTING

for rent: 2 BDR bungalow, newly remodeled, Pleasant Hill. References required. Send inquiries to: General delivery\Rental. Pleasant Hill, IL 62366. TF apartment for rent: 320 North Jackson, Pittsfield. One bedroom unfurnished smoke free, pet free apartment. Refrigerator and stove provided. Available April 1. First and last month rent and refundable cleaning deposit required. Call 217-285-4678 or 217-4918916. 3.26

400E FOR RENT Scott County

deer hunting - Northern Pike County, IL for lease is about 150 exquisite acres of forest, CRP, creeks and ponds from landlord. $50 minimum per acre. Walk-in hunting only. No outfitters. Prefer small family group for A/SG full season. Local references necessary. Serious inquiries only. 217336-2191. 3.19 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

FOR RENT storage building Winchester. all 618-4981234. Ask for Jane. TF

LOCAL HUNTER looking to lease hunting ground. Short term/long term. 217-8294008. 2.27.15

500 FOR SALE

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

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 electronLakeview ics 1402 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 for sale: Large handmade solid walnut entertainment center. Veary heavy and will have to help to move. Asking $350. Also for sale solid wood (sorry I don't know what kind) computer desk with closing doors and lighted area on top. Also very heavy and will need help moving. Asking $100. Call 217-4722012. 3.19

600 HELP WANTED Part-time, evening, resident assistant position opening at Griggsville Estates, 201 S. Oak St. Apply in person. 3.19 part-time cook Apply to West Pine Retirement Village. 508 West Pine, Jerseyville Monday through Friday, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. TFN

nurses needed Now! Immediate hire! We're looking for you! IYC - Pere Marquette in Grafton, IL! PRN (as needed) RN & LPN. Apply online TODAY at http://correctioncare.com. 4.16

Local Hunter looking to lease a farm in Pike County or Northern Calhoun County 217-4910181. TF

800 MISCELLANEOUS i need 5-10 people with allergies, asthma, mold, mildew, smoke or pet odors to evalute a proven state-of-the-art technology in your home. Call Ralph 618-610-4820. 3.26

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

900C NO TRESPASSING Jersey County private property No hunting or trespassing on any property owned by Gary Rothe, Teri Rothe Kirbach and Debra Rothe in Jerseyville, Illinois in Jersey County. Violaters will be prosecuted. 12.19.14

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

900D NO TRESPASSING Pike County

1500D YARD SALES Pike County

My Land loc ate d in Sec tion 18 SW of Pearl is priv ate prope rt y. Hunti ng, fishi ng, trapp ing, tres passing, for any purp ose, witho ut the written, signed perm iss ion of the owne r, is strictl y forb idd en. Vio lat ors will be prosec ute d. Tim othy Brinkm an. 3.19.15

VARIETY WOMEN'S and men's clothing, all season, petite to XL, purses, vases, shells, rocks, George Foreman grill, fishnet, headboard for full size bed, king size box spring like new, misc. items, 331 S. Madison (2 blocks south of Dari Ripple, turn on W. Crane St., Pittsfield. Thursdays thru Saturdays, 10-4:30. 3.26

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

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 for sale: 14x70 mobile home. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, stove, refrigerator, D/W, central air, fireplace. Comes with metal storage shed. Sits on small lot, located in Pittsfield. Asking $12,000, willing to negotiate. Call 217-491-1229. 4.2

house for sale in Griggsville. 211 Webster St. 1 1/2, story, 3 bdr. 1 ba., newly sided, insulated & heated workshop and carport. Downstairs partially remodeled but upstairs bedrooms need work. Call 217-430-6544 for more information. Reasonably priced. 3.26

1200 SERVICES concealed carry training courses being held in Greene County. Call Jason at 618-567-5650. 4.2

1300 WANTED LOOKING FOR pasture ground to rend. Will use cattle, together with rotational grazing techniques to build the soil. 217-3702743. 4.16 wanted: antlers Sheds. Deer, moose, elk. Wanted Indian artifacts. Call Marc. 816-785-4543. 4.16

1400 WORK WANTED work wanted Odd jobs, cleanup, lawn care, carpentry, painting, sweet gumball cleanup, gutters, stump grinding. 217-4915872. 3.26

1500 YARD SALES need extra cash? Sell your used items in The People's Marketplace Classifieds. One phone call puts your ad in six newspapers....a total circulation of almost 22,000 readers! Plus your ad will be put online for FREE!

INFORMATION ous or does not infringe on the privacy of any individual or entity. All advertisements are accepted and published by the newspaper upon the representation that the agency and/or advertiser will indemnify and hold harmless the newspaper from any loss or expense, including the cost of defense and any settlement and/or judgment resulting from claims based upon the contents of any advertisement, including claims or suits for defamation, libel, violation of right of privacy, plagiarism or copyright infringement. All advertisements created by the newspaper are not considered a “work made for hire” and the newspaper retains the copyright to all advertisements created by the newspaper for the advertiser. The advertisement may not be reproduced without the written permission of the newspaper. EquAL HOuSING OPPORTuNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preferences, limitations or discrimination, in the sale, rental or financing of housing. In addition, the Illinois Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, marital status, or unfavorable discharge. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which violates the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call the Chicago area Fair Housing Alliance toll free at 1-800-659-OPEN.

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DEADLINES: Classified ads, Monday 3:30 p.m. (For placement and for cancellation.) CLASSIFIED RATES: First insertion, 25¢ per word, minimum $6. Consecutive repeat insertion, 15¢ per word, minimum $5. Prepayment is required. Any change in original ad will be considered start of a new ad. Blind Ad, $4 service charge, plus postage if replies are to be mailed. Yard Sales, $6 up to 20 words. No Trespassing notice, one year, up to 20 words, $60. ADVERTISING POLICY The following are policies of: Calhoun News-Herald, Greene Prairie Press, Jersey County Journal, Pike Press, Scott County Times and The Weekly Messenger: We are not responsible for more than one incorrect insertion of display and classified advertising. One free insertion will be allowed for a classified ad with a significant mistake. Please let us know immediately. The newspaper reserves the right to edit or reject any advertisement submitted for publication. Yard Sale and Work Wanted ads are payable in advance. Proper identification is required of persons placing ads. A F.O.I.D. card will be asked for when selling a firearm. No exceptions will be allowed. Newspaper reserves the right to refuse any advertising, including the right to do so after the ad has been accepted for publication but before publication occurs. The advertiserʼs sole remedy for such refusal shall be the refund of the funds paid to purchase the ad. Advertisements are accepted by the newspaper upon the representation that the agency and/or advertiser is authorized to publish the contents and subject matter of the advertisement and that it is not libel-

• 610 Hobby Shop/Handicrafts* • 620 Kids For Hire • 700 Lost/Found • 710 Meeting Reminders • 800 Miscellaneous* • 900 No Trespassing A: Calhoun County B: Greene County C: Jersey County D: Pike County E: Scott County • 1000 Pets* • 1100 Real Estate* A: Calhoun County

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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

Commercial Building for rent

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

Hardin, IL

TIME CLOCKS FOR SALE

Commercial Buildings For Sale

Models

Contact Darrell Moore (217) 473-5486 darrellm@worrell-leka.com

Business Opportunity In Winchester

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

Acroprint 125 - $100 Acroprint 150 - $125

Worrell-Leka Land Services, LLC 2240 W. Morton Jacksonville, IL 62650

CALL JANE 618-498-1234

FOR RENT STORAGE BUILDING

FOR SALE

Various Models of Fax Machines

WINCHESTER

CALL 618-498-1234 Ask for Jane Asphalt Paving • Patching • Concrete Sealing • Striping • Crack Repair • Oil & Chip • Roads • Parking Lots • Driveways

ESTATE GUN AUCTION TUES., MARCH 25, 2014 • 5:30 P.M. LOCATED:AT AMERICAN LEGION, 903 W. SUPERIOR, JACKSONVILLE, IL

21 GUNS to sell (viewing beginning at 4 p.m. day of auction); for terms, catalog and pictures view at middendorfs.com or auctionzip.com #3493 or contact auctioneers. All Federal and State gun laws will apply.

LARRY EDLEN ESTATE

SELLER: THE FARMERS STATE BANK AND TRUST CO., INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR ATTORNEYS: EDDIE CARPENTER and G. RONALD KESINGER

$10 and up

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY CONTRACT SALESPERSONS sell aerial photography of farms, commission basis, $1,000-$2,000 weekly depending on sales experience. Travel required. More info at msphotosd.com or 877/882-3566

CAMPERS/RVS

Colman’s RV - We Buy And Consign Used RV’s And Campers 217-787-8653 www.colmansrv.com

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$1000 Sign On, Dedicated Customer, Home Weekly, Excellent Pay and Benefits. Call 888-409-6033 or apply online www.DRIVEJTC.com Eastern Illinois Drivers 1 year experience and CDL A required.

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OTR Drivers needed for Solo & Team Positions. Midwest and West Coast Traffic Lanes, Competitive pay. Assigned 2013 & 2014 Kenworths. Safety/Productivity Incentives, Consistent Miles, Call 800-6453748 New Pay-For-Experience program pays up to $0.41/mile. Class A Professional Drivers Call 877-294-2777 for more details or visit SuperServiceLLC.com

REGIONAL CDL-A DRIVERS Great Career w/weekly hometime! 888-362-8608. For paid training apply online at AverittCareers.com Equal Opportunity Employer Females, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Wednesday, March 19, 2014

OUTSTANDING ESTATE AUCTION

Sunday, March 23rd 9AM – 2601 Lakeland Blvd., Mattoon, IL 80 MOTORCYCLES * HARLEY DAVIDSON ANTIQUES * PRIMITIVES * ADVERTISING MEMORABILIA 2001 Road King; 1955 K H Pan Head; 1976 Electra Glide Shovel Hood; 75 Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha, Ducati, Triumph, Vespa & Cushman, Street, Dirt, Trail, Climbers, Scooters; Indian & Harley Engines; Whizzer Bike; Motorcycle Parts; Maytag Engines; 200 pcs. of Advertising incl. Signs, Fuel & Oil; Antique Furniture; Farm & Kitchen Primitives; 40 Showcases Full; Toys; Dishes; German Helmets; Lamps; Saxophone; Tools; Vintage Motorcycle Collectibles. More! See Complete Sale Bill & 300 Photos at www.bauerauction.com

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF GREENE-CARROLLTON, ILLINOIS UNITED COMMUNITY BANK, Plaintiff, vs. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GREENE COUNTY, CARROLLTON, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs.

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Michael L. Lamere; et. al. DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

LARGE BANKRUPTCY AUCTION – RAIN OR SHINE! SATURDAY, MARCH 22ND * 10AM

240 N. DIRKSEN PARKWAY, SPRINGFIELD, IL ***OPEN FOR INSPECTION MARCH 21ST 10AM-6PM*** Construction Company Tools & Equipment * Cars * Trailers * Camper * Tractor * ATV * Four Wheelers * Motorcycle * Guns * Skidsteer Loader * Roller * MORE! VEHICLES: 2006 Chevrolet 2500HD Long Bed, 2003 Mercury Marquis, 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis LS, 2009 Jay Feather Weight 165 by Jayco pull behind travel trailer, Ford Tractor 1600, 2008 Tandem axle trailer, 2006 B-B trailer tandem axle, 2005 Atlas Trailer, 2003 TN Trailers, 2002 Honda 4 wheeler, 1999 Honda ATV, 1985 Honda Motorcycle. GUNS: AK-47 22 CAL., Stevens 12ga bolt action, Savage 22 S&L Rifle, Remington 22 LR Sportmaster, Mossberg 10ga, Stevens 30-30cal., Remington Wingmaster 12ga w/ scope & MORE! TOOLS & EQUIP: 2005 Takeuchi TL140 Track Skidsteer Loader, Rammax oh4900 Roller, Premier HO 19PD 48 “Auger Attachment, Scaffold, 45 ft. Alum. Morrison concrete screed, LT 6000 Vibrating Tamper W/3hp Honda Motor, Trowell Machine,Surveying equipment, 90 amp flux wire welder, MORE! SEE SELECT DETAILS & PHOTOS AT: www.laurenzana.com or… www.auctionzip.com Keyword LAURENZANA VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT WILL SELL AT 12PM NOON

John Laurenzana II, Auctioneer 217-793-2422 * LIc#440.000671

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 2/19/2014, the Sheriff of Greene County, Illinois will on 4/23/14 at the hour of 9:30AM at Greene County Courthouse, 519 North Main Street Carrollton, IL 62984, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Greene and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

PIN 04-143-29-307-005 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 603 Walnut Kane, IL 62054 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-31516. I596095 3.19.14, 3.26, 4.2

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DUSTY HAMPTON, Defendant. NOTICE OF SALE PROPERTY ADDRESS: 109 MILL STREET KANE, IL 62054 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered on January 21, 2014 in the above-entitled cause, the following described real estate, to wit: Permanent Index Number: 04-143-31-200-009 Commonly known as: 109 Mill Street, Kane, IL 62054 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on April 22, 2014, at 10:00 a.m., on the first floor, in the main hallway, at the Greene County Courthouse, Carrollton, Illinois.

inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to THIS IS SIU. verify all information. For information contact Plaintiff’s Attorney: Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 E. Main St., Decatur, Illinois 62523 (217) 422-1719.

THIS IS SI

The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g)(l).

The judgment amount is $56,330.25 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: The bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. James A. Coale Attorney for Heavner, Scott, Beyers, & Mihlar, LLC I593348 3.12.14, 3.19, 3.26

The property will NOT be open for

If the property is a condominium

CALL (217) 285-2345

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Pike Press

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103 N. Madison • Pittsfield, Illinois • (217) 285-2400

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• 202 E Quincy – 2 story home possible 4 bdrs • 206 E Quincy – 2 bdr bungalow • 208 E Quincy – Additional income from upstairs apartment • 104 E Clay St. – 3 bdr home with extra lot - SALE PENDING • 308 W Bottom St – 3 bdr. Nice detached garage - SOLD • 304 W Bottom St. – 2 bdr bungalow • 302 W Thomas St – 2 bdr bungalow, large lot • 305 Commerce – 3 bdr ranch • Storage units • 501 S Carolina – Hand crafted wood interior • 113 E. Quincy St – Retail space with unfinished apartment in rear

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Additional listings upon request. These properties are reasonably priced. They can be purchased as a single home or as an entire package.

206 S. CONGRESS ST., PERRY $20,900

404 S. UNION ST., GRIGGSVILLE $76,500

240 S. MADISON ST., PITTSFIELD $52,000

655 PROSPECT ST., PITTSFIELD $105,500

28030 U.S. HWY 54, GRIGGSVILLE $98,500

311 E. JEFFERSON ST., PITTSFIELD $56,500

23328 US HWY 54 PITTSFIELD $98,500

26340 LAKE RD., PITTSFIELD $114,900

17582 HWYY 96 ROCKPORT (ATLAS) $64,900

R.R. 1 BOX 60A, NEBO $98,000

415 S. COREY ST., GRIGGSVILLE $50,000

401 S. CHANDLER ST., GRIGGSVILLE $39,900

302 MAIN ST., DETROIT $45,000

MAIN ST., WHITE HALL $20,600

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

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245 S. Main St. Nebo - 3 bed, 1 bath bungalow. 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 PRICE REDUCED: 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. Richard Smith John Borrowman Chris Nichols Tere Boes

1523 N. 6TH ST., QUINCY $8,500

410 S. WALNUT ST., HULL $44,900

119 DOUGLAS DRIVE PLEASANT HILL $149,000

815 LAFAYETTE ST., JACKSONVILLE $31,900

217.473.3286 217.430.0645 217.473.3777 217.491.2267

Margret Butler Barb Goertz Elaine Smith Todd Smith

206 FRANKLIN ST., JACKSONVILLE $27,900

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807 MADISON ST., QUINCY

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Sandy Herring Chris Little Scott Andress Robert Evans

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125 EAST ST., URSA

1829 SPRING ST., QUINCY

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1032 S. 24TH ST., QUINCY

1420 LOCUST ST. QUINCY

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

NEW LISTING-Nebo-RR, Box 35A-Very nice home with full basement in a beautiful secluded location with nice pond. $190’s. NEW LISTING-Pittsfield-320 W. Jefferson-3BR 2BA home with large pantry and nice fenced in yard. $60’s. NEW LISTING-Griggsville-411 N. Corey- Super nice 4BR bi-level with lots of updates sitting on nice corner lots. $90’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. $160’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. PRICE REDUCED-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. 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-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. 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. $40’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-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. Pittsfield-345 South Illinois St.-3BR 1BA home in nice location. $70’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-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. 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-Barry-1400 Rodgers St.-Nice shop with geo-thermal in great location. NEW LISTING-Pittsfield-205 N. Madison-Formerly “The Brick on Madison.” Turn-key restaurant/lounge with nice upstairs apartment. 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-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! 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 170 acres +/- Martinsburg TWP. Awesome hunting farm with cabin, lake and 50 acres tillable. NEW LISTING-Pike County 14.43 acres +/- Newburg TWP. Great hunting property with 324 sq. ft. turnkey solar powered cabin with deck. Call the office today to see this property! NEW LISTING-Pike County 219 acres +/- Ross TWP. Incredible Deer & Waterfowl hunting property in Mississippi River Bottoms!! 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 126 acres +/- Pleasant Vale TWP. Beautiful hunting farm with approx. 40 acres tillable. Absolutely loaded with wildlife!! 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 30 acres +/- Pleasant Vale TWP. Small farm that hunts big! Includes and older home needing work & a nice machine shed/workshop. 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.

PENDINGS AND SOLDS SALE PENDING-Pittsfield-723 Prospect-3BR home with screened-in porch and many updates on nice corner lot. Move-in ready! $100’s. SALE PENDING-Pittsfield-405 N. Mississippi St.-Very well kept 2BR home with 1 car detached garage. $40’s. SALE PENDING-NEW LISTING-Pittsfield/El Dara-31207 County Highway 13-Awesome 3BR home on 15 acres +/- with some tillable and some hunting and a 40 x 30 garage/workshop. SALE PENDING-Kampsville-218 New St.-3BR home with large detached garage. In cooperation with Property Professionals. SALE PENDING-Pearl-44709 Spring Creek Rd.- Great ranch 4BR 2BA family home situated on 4.5 acres +/-. In cooperation with McCartney Real Estate. SALE PENDING-Pittsfield-Maintenance free duplex featuring 2-2BR units. Good rental property! SALE PENDING-Pearl-48186 166th Ave.-Very nice manufactured home sitting on 4 acres +/-! $90’s. SALE PENDING-Pittsfield-543 W. Kellogg-2BR mobile home with tip out, 1 1/2 car garage, storm cellar and shed on city lot. $10’s. 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-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.

SOLD-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. SOLD-Griggsville-116 W. Liberty-2 story family home with large yard and close to school. $60’s. SOLD-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-Pittsfield-Good downtown commercial property that has recently been updated. Call office for more details! SOLD-Pittsfield-109 N. Madison-Red Dome-Great business opportunity on the square in downtown Pittsfield. Call our office for more details! SOLD-Pittsfield-205 N. Madison-The Brick on Madison-Good business opportunity in the downtown business district. Call our office for more details! SALE PENDING-Pike County 25 acres +/- Griggsville TWP. Good industrial/commercial property. Formerly the Pellet Mill. SALE PENDING-NEW LISTING-Pike County 286 acres +/- Hadley TWP. Beautiful recreational & hunting farm with 103 acres tillable!! SALE PENDING-Pike County 28 acres +/- Martinsburg TWP. Great little investment farm with 22 acres tillable. 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-Pike County 83 acres +/- Hardin TWP. Nice investment farm with 72 acres tillable. SALE PENDING-Pike County 14 acres +/- Spring Creek TWP. 100% creek bottom tillable. Great investment farm with 13 tillable acres. SOLD-PRICE REDUCED-Pike County 31 acres +/- Spring Creek TWP. Great hunting farm with mobile home. Big timber hunting. SOLD-Adams County 33 acres +/- Payson TWP. Tillable/investment farm with excellent income. In cooperation with Sullivan Auctioneers. SOLD-Pike County 65 acres +/- Pleasant Vale TWP. Beautiful hunting tract and excellent deer management location. In cooperation with Wade Real Estate. SALE PENDING-PRICE REDUCED-Scotland County 121 acres +/-Vest TWP. Beautiful investment farm with 97.5 acres tillable. Great income. SALE PENDING-PRICE REDUCED-Louisiana-418 Mansion St.-Large older home in need of repairs. Good rental property.

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HOME FOR SALE Beautiful home near Summer Hill

ADAMS COUNTY, ILLINOIS PRICE REDUCED: 27 Acres Great hunting property, Creek, Timber, Pond, Comes with 5 year hunting lease on adjoining 13 acres $94,000 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 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

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

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PITTSFIELD

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 PENDING 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

ADAMS COUNTY, ILLINOIS: 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 CALHOUN COUNTY, ILLINOIS: SOLD: 45.61 Acres Located in Northern Calhoun County, Solid Timber, Great Hunting Farm $3,950/ acre Call Scott SOLD: 245.5 Acres With Home, Perfect mix of timber and fields, located in great area $3,395/ acre Your LocaL TrusTed resource

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JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS: New Listing: 41.5 Acres Great hunting & building location, $175,890 Call Kyle MONTGOMERY COUNTY, ILLINOIS: New Listing: 21.5 Acres Pure Hunting! $73,100 Call Kyle New Listing: 54 Acres Secluded Property With 4 Acre Lake Call Kyle DEKALB COUNTY, MISSOURI: New Listing: 203 Acres 162 Acres in tillable Great investment property Call Keith 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 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: 83 Acres With Home, 21 Acres Tillable, Balance Timber, Perfect Hunting Property! $3,750/ acre Call Scott SOLD: 75 Acres Great hunting property located in Northern Calhoun County $3,750/acre Call Scott SOLD: 71 Acres Prime bottom land tillable $10,800/acre MONTGOMERY COUNTY, ILLINOIS: SOLD: 41 Acres Awesome hunting property 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 cabin LINN COUNTY, MISSOURI: SOLD: 40 Acres Great Investment Property with excellent hunting Call Keith

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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 SOLD 168 acres in Montezuma TWSP, Pike Co. Strictly recreational. River frontage with a great hunting future. Call Terry Rush. SOLD 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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Time Township/Hardin Township NOTICE The regular monthly meeting scheduled for April 3, 2014 at 8:00 will be changed to immediately follow the Annual Town Meeting on April 8, 2014. Dated this 12th day of March, 2014.

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

3.19.14

FAIRMOUNT TOWNSHIP MEETING The Fairmount Township Board will meet on the second Monday of each month at the Fishhook Town Hall. The meetings will be held at 6:00 p.m. Barbara Risley, Clerk 3.19.14

Notice of Material lettiNg

Notice is hereby given, To the legal residents of the Town of Time in the County of Pike and the State of Illinois, that the Annual Meeting of said town will take place on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, being the second Tuesday of said Month. The Town Meeting for the transaction of miscellaneous business of said Town will be held at the hour of 8:00 p.m. on said day at the Townhouse in Time Illinois, and a Moderator having been elected, will proceed to hear and consider reports of officers and decide on such measurers as may, in pursuance of law, come before the meeting: and especially to consider and decide the following: Tentative Budget and Appropriation for the Road District and Township Budgets for Hardin Township. Dated this 12th day of March, 2014. 3.19.14

On behalf of the Pike County Road Commissioners Association, Pike County Highway Department will be accepting bids for furnishing pipe culverts April 2, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. at the Pike County Highway Department, Pittsfield, Illinois. Proposal Guarantee will not be required We reserve the right to reject any and all bids. Call (217) 285-4364 for more information. Pike county Highway Department

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS – IN PROBATE

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

In the Matter of the Estate of: LOUISE H. JONES, Deceased.

WINDOW REMOVAL & ASBESTOS ABATEMENT HIGH SCHOOL AND SOUTH ELEMENTARY

No. 14-P-8 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION -CLAIMS

Bids will be received at the place, time, and date hereinafter stated and publicly opened:

3.19.14, 3.26

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TOWNSHIP BUDGET AND ROAD DISTRICT BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinances for the Town of Time and for purposes of Hardin Township in the County of Pike, in the State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2014 and ending March 31, 2015, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at the home of the Township Supervisor, Scott Syrcle 43592 200th Ave. Pittsfield, IL 62363, from and after 6:00 p.m. March 26,2014. Notice is further given that a public hearing on said budget and appropriation ordinance will be held at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at the Townhouse in this Town and that final action on the ordinances will be taken by the Board of Trustees at their regular Monthly Meeting, Thursday May 1, 2014 at 8:00 p.m.

Notice is given of the death of Louise H. Jones, of Pittsfield, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on February 21, 2014, to James Jones, 1629 Old Hwy 67, Jacksonville, IL 62650, whose attorney is Eddie Carpenter, 305 West State Street, P. O. Box 871, Jacksonville, Illinois 62651. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at Pike County Courthouse, 100 E. Washington, Pittsfield, IL 62363, or with the Executor, or both, on or before September 5, 2014, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Executor and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. Dated: February 21, 2014 JAMES JONES, Executor

Joani Watson - Clerk Scott Syrcle - Supervisor

Eddie Carpenter Attorney at Law 305 West State Street P.O. Box 871 Jacksonville, IL 62651 (217) 245-7015

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Dated this 12th day of March, 2014.

SECTION 001116 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON ROAD DISTRICT BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a tentative budget and appropriation ordinance for road purposes of the Pearl Road District in the County of Pike, State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1st, 2014, and ending March 31st, 2015, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at my home from and after 9:00 o’clock A.M., 26th day March, 2014. Notice is further hereby given that a public hearing on said budget and appropriation ordinance will be held at 7:00 o’clock P.M., 25th day, March, 2014, at Pearl Town Hall in this Town and that final hearing and action on this ordinance will be taken at a meeting to be held at Pearl Town Hall at 6 o’clock P.M., 8th day, April, 2014. Agnes Fisher, Clerk 3.12.14

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

PLACE: Pikeland School Board Office 512 S. Madison, P.O. Box 515 Pittsfield, IL 62363 TIME: 2:00 PM (local prevailing time) DATE: Wednesday, April 2, 2014 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 $25.00 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 Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at 3:30 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. 7. 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. PIKELAND CUSD #10 MARCH 13, 2014 END OF SECTION 001116 3.19.14

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS City of Pittsfield Owner 215 North Monroe Address Pittsfield, Illinois 62363 Separate sealed BIDS for the construction of Well #3.

To the legal residents of the Town of Pearl in the County of Pike and State of Illinois, that the ANNUAL MEETING of said Town will take place on

TUESDAY, April 8th, A.D. 2014

being the second Tuesday of said month The town meeting for the transaction of miscellaneous business of said Town will be held at the hour of 6 o’clock P.M. on said day at Pearl Town Hall and a Moderator having been elected, will proceed to hear and consider reports of officers and decide on such measures as may, in pursuance of law, come before the meeting. Dated at Pearl, Illinois, this 5th day of March 2014. Agnes Fisher, Clerk 3.12.14

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TOWNSHIP BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a tentative budget and appropriation ordinance for the Town of Pearl in the County of Pike State of Illinois, for the fiscal year beginning April 1st, 2014, and ending March 31st, 2015, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at my home from and after 9 o’clock A.M., 26th day, March, 2014. Notice is further given hereby that a public hearing on said budget and appropriation ordinance will be held at 6 o’clock P.M., 25th day, March, 2014, at Pearl Town Hall in this Town and that final action on this ordinance will be taken by the Board of Town Trustees at the meeting to be held at 6 o’clock P.M., on the 8th day of April, 2014. Dated this 5th day of March, 2014. Julie Hatcher,Supervisor Agnes Kay Fisher,Clerk 3.12.14

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE PUBLIC Notice of of Public Public Hearing Hearing Notice

The scope of work consists of a new Well #3 for the City of Pittsfield. A test hole will be required with a sieve analysis of the boring and raw water testing. Drilling and developing of Well #3 includes, but not limited to, the installation of casings, gravel pack, screen, seal, a submersible well pump, motor, column pipe, airline, electrical cable, pitless unit, 12” raw water main and all related items including mechanical and electrical. will be received by: 10:00 a.m. (local time) on April 16, 2014 at the office of: City Hall, 215 North Monroe, Pittsfield, Illinois 62363 until: 10:00 a.m., (Local Time) April 16, 2014, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. “Any contract or contracts awarded under this invitation for bids are expected to be funded in part by a loan from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA). Neither the State of Illinois nor any of its departments, agencies, or employees is or will be a party to this invitation for bids or any resulting contract. The procurement will be subject to regulations contained in the Procedures for Issuing Loans from the Public Water Supply Loan Program (35IAC Part 662), the Davis-Bacon Act (40 USC 276a through 276a-5) as defined by the United States Department of Labor, and the Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act (30 ILCS 570). This procurement is also subject to the loan recipient’s policy regarding the increased use of disadvantaged business enterprises. The loan recipient’s policy requires all bidders to undertake specified affirmative efforts at least sixteen (16) days prior to bid opening. The policy is contained in the specifications. Bidders are also required to comply with the President’s Executive Order No. 11246, as amended. The requirements for bidders and contractors under this order are explained in 41 CFR 60-4.” The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the following locations:

In accordance with Section 17-20 of of the the Property Property Tax Tax Code Code(35 (35ILCS ILCS200/17-20), 200/17-20), notice is bebe held at 1:30p.m., Wednesday, April is hereby herebygiven giventhat thataapublic publichearing hearingwill will held at 10:30a.m., Wednesday, 2, 2014, the Offices of the Department of Revenue, 101 West Street, March 26,in2014, in the Offices of the Department of Revenue, 101Jefferson West Jefferson Springfield, Illinois, Illinois, for the for purpose of taking evidence which which may be pertinent to the Street, Springfield, the purpose of taking evidence may be pertinent Department’s estimate of theofpercent to betoadded to the aggregate assessment to the Department’s estimate the percent be added to the aggregate assessmentof locally assessed property in Pike CountyCounty for the assessment year 2013. hearing of locally assessed property in Calhoun for the assessment year This 2013. This is required by the Property Tax Code. hearing is required by the Property Tax Code. Based on the comparison of assessed assessed valuations, valuations, the the analysis analysis of of property property transfers, and and other other available available information, information,the theestimated estimatedpercentage percentagetotobebeadded addedto the aggregate assessment of locally assessed propertyproperty other than property to the aggregate assessment of locally assessed other than assessed property under Sections through and 10-170 the Property assessed under10-110 Sections 10-11010-140 through 10-140 andthrough 10-17010-200 throughof10-200 of the Tax Code Tax (35 ILCS through 10-140 and 10-170 10-200) is 0.00%. Property Code200/10-110 (35 ILCS 200/10-110 through 10-140 through and 10-170 through 10Accordingly, the tentative equalization factor is 1.0000. factor is 0.8955. 200) is 10.45%. Accordingly, the tentative equalization This meeting meeting will willbebeaccessible accessible to handicapped individuals in compliance to handicapped individuals in compliance with with Executive Order #5 and pertinent state and federallaws lawsupon uponnotification notification ofof Executive Order #5 and pertinent state and federal anticipated attendance. persons planning to attend and needing special attendance.Handicapped Handicapped persons planning to attend and needing accommodations should contact Baisden, either by telephone special accommodations shouldDana contact Dana Baisden, either (217/785-6619) by telephone or letter (Department of Revenue, Property Tax Division - 4-500, West Jefferson (217/785-6619) or letter (Department of Revenue, Property Tax101 Division - 4-500, Street, P. O. Box 19033, Springfield, by Tuesday, March by 25, 101 West Jefferson Street, P. O. Box Illinois 19033,62794-9033), Springfield, Illinois 62794-9033), 2014, to inform their anticipated Tuesday, Marchof18, 2014, to informattendance. of their anticipated attendance.

MECO Engineering Company, Inc., 116 South Madison Street, Pittsfield, IL 62363 MECO Engineering Company, Inc., 3120 Highway W, Hannibal, MO 63401 City of Pittsfield, City Hall, 215 North Monroe, Pittsfield, IL 62363 Central Illinois Plan Room, 1620 South 5th Street, Springfield, IL 62703 Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the Office of MECO Engineering Company, Inc., 116 South Madison Street, Pittsfield, IL 62363 or MECO Engineering Company, Inc., 3120 Highway W, Hannibal, MO 63401 upon payment of $75.00 for each set, non-refundable. The award of Contracts on this project shall be predicated upon competitive bidding, with award being made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder and upon the actual number of calendar days provided to complete each contract. Said lowest Bidders shall be determined for each Contract by summarizing the applicable low base bids. The City of Pittsfield reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive all informalities in the bids. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days subsequent to the specified time for receipt of bids.

BrianHamer Hamer Brian Director Director 3.12.14 3.5.14

February 24, 2014 Mayor John Hayden

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Thiele

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Wade Thiele wrestled over the weekend in the 2014 Team Illinois Fresh-Soph finals. His trip to the state tournament started when he placed in regional competition and continued at sectional where he finished second. With 32 competitors in his bracket, Thiele finished seventh. His brother Logan, left, also a state caliber wrestler, coached Thiele.

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grads coaching together

Lee Bennett, coach at Centralia, shows his passion for the game last week in sectional action as his former classmate, Brad Goewey, to the left of the referee, observes. Goewey is Bennett’s assistant. The Centralia Orphans were playing Cahokia in sectional action last week and lost 54-45.

DNR hunter education course being held locally Area residents will have an opportunity to learn basic principles of safe hunting at a Department of Natural Resources Hunter Education course scheduled from 6 to 9:30 p.m. April 1,2,3, 2014 at the Pittsfield American Legion. State law requires that all hunters, born on or after Jan. 1, 1980, successfully complete the course before they can receive their first hunting license. Participants completing the course receive a Hunter Education Certification verifying that they have passed the safety instruc-

tion. This will be an excellent opportunity for young hunters who need the course in order to qualify for their first hunting license. It also can be beneficial for beginning hunters regardless of age or experience. The 10-hour course includes instruction in wildlife management,firearms safety, hunter ethics, game identification, first aid,survival techniques and regulations. Students must attend each of the three sessions in their entirety in order to graduate.

There is no minimum age requirement, however, students under 10 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, able to read the material, and pass a written exam. There is no charge for the course and preregistration is not required. All students are asked to bring pens or pencils. Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. All inquiries regarding this course or the availability of additional courses may be made by calling the Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources at 1-800-832-2599 or email: pairport@pittsfieldil.org

WOMEN’S Women’s bowling at the Bowling Place in Pittsfield Tuesday afternoon: March 11 Gray House B and B 35-5 Five Aces 27-13 Late Comers 25 1/2 –14 1/2 Fashion Flowers 23-17 Misfits 20-20 Rolling Pins 19 1/2-201/2 Pin Pals 17-23 Frame Flames 17-23 Road Runners15–25 Individual high game: Doris Webel 214; high game with handicap: Doris Webel, 252. High individual series: Doris

Webel, 519: high series with handicap: Martha Fluckey, 656. Team high game: Fashion Flowers, 752; with handicap: Gray House B and B, 2160 Team series: Gray House, 2,186 with handicap: Late Comers, 2,893 Women’s Wednesday night bowling March 12 Five of a Kind 56-24 Got Balls 54-26 Alley Oops 52-28 Country Fixins 44-38 Belles of the Ball 42-38 Dominos 42-38

Bowling Stones 38-42 Ambrosia Dynasty 38-42 Happy Hookers 35-45 PCC Girls 28-52 Hatchers Guest Houses 26-54 Jokers Wild 23057 High individual game: Kate Ward, 212; high game with handicap: Hope Furniss, 253. High individual series: Beth Wade, 509: series with handicap: Judy Dean, 652. High team game: Got Balls, 761; with handicap: Got Balls, 1,028. High team series: Country Fixin’s, 2,237: with handicap: Jokers Wild, 2,935.

Illinois Conservation Police seeking information about poaching at Carlyle Lake The Illinois Conservation Police are investigating the illegal killing of more than 30 ducks at the Carlyle Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area near Vandalia last week. Ducks killed included several northern pintails and mallards. Several ducks were left crippled. Duck hunting season closed Jan. 7, 2014 in the South Central Zone, which includes Carlyle Lake. Conservation Police are asking for anyone with information regarding this incident to call the Illinois

T.I.P. (Target Illinois Poachers) hotline at 877-236-7529, or Sgt. David Hyatt at 618-322-0693. All tips will remain anonymous. Hunting ducks out of season potentially carries both state and federal penalties. Spring duck hunting was eliminated a century ago by the McLean-Weeks Act, the first law passed in the United States to regulate the shooting of migratory birds. The McLean-Weeks Act was replaced in 1918 by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

Northern pintails numbered 3.3 million on the breeding grounds in the north-central United States and Canada last May, according to aerial surveys. That figure is 17 percent below the long-term average. Waterfowl biologists and habitat managers have worked hard to keep pintail numbers at levels high enough to sustain harvest. During the most recent duck season, hunters were limited to two pintails, compared with a limit of four mallards.

Cook finishes tremendous junior high career By beth zumwalt Pike Press Joel Cook, PCS Braves wrestler, competed in the IESA State Wrestling Tournament, held on the campus of Northern Illinois University in DeKalb March 14-15. IESA wrestling operates on a single-class system.

He is the son of Rich and Julie Cook of Pittsfield, and finished in the top eight from among the 24 state qualifiers in the 100 lb weight class. Cook went 2-2 in the state tournament, and was one win away from a state medal. His junior high season ends at 31-2 on the season and with twotimes qualifying for the IESA state for PCS.

Last chance to sign up! Any youth 4-16 years old interested in playing Little League baseball or softball this summer on a Pittsfield team and missed the first signup, there will be a second and final sign-up, today, Wednesday, March 19 from 5-6:30 p.m. at the PCS cafeteria. Forms are available at the South and PCS school offices, on-line at www.wbbaradio.com or the day of sign-ups Parents or guardians must fill out a player registration form and medical release form for every child that plays. Anyone planning on coaching or helping in anyway, must fill out a volunteer application form for a back ground check. Sign-up fees are $25 for T-ball and $40 for all other divisions. The different age divisions for baseball and softball are 6-8 year old coach pitch, 9-10 year old minor league, 11-12 year old major league, 13-14 year old junior league and 15-16 year old senior league. There is also a Co-Ed T-ball for 4-5 year olds. Any questions, you can contact Brian Daniel at 217-491-2321, Jack Hull 217-473-5151 or Jason White at 217-415-3138. Other Pike County league town contacts are from Pleasant Hill, Jackie Shireman at 217-430-0788, Griggsville-Perry, Derrick Nash 217-836-2707, Barry WesternSara Fesler Merryman 217-4307063 and Milton- Tyler Robinson 217-370-6168.

Conservation Congress open for registration since March 10 The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced March 10 that registration for Conservation Congress 2014 is now open. The theme of this year’s gathering is: Charting a Course to Protect and Preserve Our Natural Resources. Sessions will be held April 11-12 at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources headquarters in Springfield. “Conservation Congress is an invaluable opportunity for an exchange of ideas between IDNR and its constituents,” said IDNR Director Marc Miller. “The work of the last Conservation Congress set the stage for the drafting and passage of the IDNR sustainability bill, which will help staff and maintain our state parks.” Last month, IDNR launched a series of interactive webcasts on topics ranging from habitat restoration and protection, to recreational opportunities and customer service. Archives of the five unique webcasts can be viewed at the IDNR

website or by clicking, http://www. dnr.illinois.gov/ConservationCongress/Pages/default.aspx. During the last convening of Conservation Congress in April of 2010, Governor Pat Quinn signed an executive order directing the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Congress participants to develop proposals for funding clean water, land acquisition, and department operations, and create programs to increase public recreational access. The resulting sustainability package, signed by Gov. Quinn in 2012, will generate between $20-30 million per year in new revenue for the IDNR. “We hope to address additional topics of importance to Conservation Congress participants this time around, including public outreach, management of wildlife resources including top predators, controlling invasive species, conservation education and volunteerism,” Miller said.

Conservation Congress began in 1993. It was initially modeled after the Illinois General Assembly to include representatives from a variety of constituent groups around the state. Conservation Congress was discontinued in 2003. Under the leadership of Gov. Quinn and Director Miller, Conservation Congress was reinstituted in 2009. And, this year, all members of the public are invited to participate and work hand-in-hand with IDNR to create a fresh set of priorities moving forward. The goal is to ensure, through professional management, that sustainable use, recreational opportunities and enjoyment of these resources are available now and for future generations. The event is free, but space is limited. Registration closes March 31. A webcast of the event will be available for those unable to attend. To register for the event and see the meeting’s agenda, visit the IDNR website home page: www.dnr.illinois.gov.

Show us YOUR life through YOUR lens The Pike Press is looking for reader submitted photos that show life in Pike County. Photos will be published in full color each week.

To submit a photo, email it to nliehr@campbellpublications.net, with the words “County life photo” in the subject line. You may also mail a photo to: Pike Press, 115 W. Jefferson St., Pittsfield, IL 62363 or drop it by our office Monday-Friday, between the hours of 8-5. Please identify everyone in the photo, and provide a short description of what is going on in the photo.

Community

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Pike Press

Pleasant Hill

Milton

Third annual trivia night to be held March 22

Milton Spring Clean Up to begin April 18 There will be a wedding shower for Garrett Howland and Carrie Hill Saturday, March 29 at 2 p.m. at the Milton Christian Church Annex. Everyone is invited to attend. There will be a wedding shower for Sarah Scranton and Forrest Stamper Saturday, April 5 at 2 p.m. at the Milton Christian Church annex. Everyone is invited to attend. The Milton/Pearl HCE unit is collecting soda tabs again for Ronald McDonald House in Springfield. Donations may be left with any member or at the Farmers National Bank in Milton. Milton Pearl HCE met at the Milton Community Center March 10 with Rayola Daniel and Pat Durrall as hostesses. Dues were

paid and new officers were elected with Teri Dunham serving as Chairman for the coming year. Donations were made to the Food Pantry, Animal Shelter, and to Pennies for Pike. Lessons were given by Carla Lemons on Edith Roosevelt, Kay Sanderson on Ida McKinley, and by Judy Schlieper, “Life Made Simple”. A Leadership Training Session will be held April 8 at 10 p.m. at the Farm Bureau Building with a demonstration on building a “Flower Tower” being given by a representative from Home Depot. This is open for everyone to attend. Our next meeting will be April 14 at the Pearl Community Center at 6 p.m.. A potluck will be held with recipes prepared from the “States” lesson.

By KARRIE SPANN 723-4262 The Village of Milton will be holding Spring Clean Up beginning Friday, April 18. Dumpsters will be available at the sewer plant. Following Spring Clean Up, the Village of Milton will be strictly enforcing Village Ordinances regarding Trash, Refuse, Junk, Dilapidated and abandoned structures and vehicles and other Ordinances as necessary. Please, take advantage of Clean Up to avoid future violation notices and fines.

Nebo

Birthday dinner to be held for Warren Kelly There will be a dinner at the Nebo Community Club Sunday March 23 for Warren Kelly’s 93rd birthday. This will be a potluck dinner. Everyone is invited to come and celebrate! There will be a Benefit for Kevin Killebrew Saturday, March 29. Dinner will be served beginning at 4 p.m. The menu is Fried chicken or boneless fish, potato salad, slaw, baked beans and desserts and coffee and tea. Frank Vaughn and friends will also be performing. Donations

will be taken for the dinner and the band. Donations are to help Kevin with his medical expenses. There will also be several raffle items which include: 10-22 Rugger 22, 50/50 Raffle, custom tea towels, quilt, brick of 22 LR shells, kids fishing bundle. There will be a Community Bridal Shower for Garrett Howland and Carrie Hill Saturday March 29 at 2 p.m. at the Milton Christian Church Annex. All friends and family are invited to attend.

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

Tomorrow is the first day of Spring! Happy anniversary to Todd and Angie Grammer March 25! Quote of the week “A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.”

Griggsville Kindergarten Roundup to be held March 27 Kindergarten Roundup will be held Thursday, March 27 at 6:30 p.m. in the Griggsville cafeteria. All children in the G-P school district who will be in kindergarten next year, including those in PreK need to come. If your chld is not in PreK, you need to bring their certified birth certificate, social security card, immunization record, and proof of lead testing including date and results. If you have any questions, please contact Diane Vose at 8332352. Parents of students in Grades 4-12: Hannibal Regional is offering free sports physicals again this year. They will be April 29th in Perry and April 30 in Griggsville. Nurse Risley will be sending home forms for you to fill out and sign, and return to the school ASAP. This is a great opportunity, so don’t miss out! This will not count as the mandated school physical for 6th and 9th graders. It will only serve as a sports physical. The Griggsville Apple Festival Committee will meet Thursday, March 27 beginning at 7 p.m. at city hall. Newcomers are welcome! Reminder: Little League signup forms are due back by next Tuesday, March 25! Kenny and Karen Martin attended their great-grandson Bradyn Lister’s fourth birthday party Sunday, March 9 held at the home of his grandparents, Dan and Anne Lister. Bradyn turned four March 11. He is the son of

Tracey Pine of Detroit and Matt Lister of Griggsville. His greatuncle Anthony, great-aunt Kelly, and cousins Kariss and Asher Browning of Flora, his cousin Saylor Martin of Griggsville, and many other relatives also attended. The Griggsville Genealogical and Historical Society really enjoyed hearing a recorder quartet from the Pike Pipers at their meeting last week. Playing various Irish songs were Alice Ann Cripe, soprano recorder, Elizabeth Turnbull, alto/tenor, Kristine Camphouse, alto, and Anne Borrowman from Kinderhook on bass recorder. The audience, forming a nice ‘choir’ sang along on the second time around. Our guest from the past, Rebecca Burlend, is requested to return again in April with a sequel to the present truths we can gain from the past. Her family’s emigration experience is timeless. Cleve and Susanne Curry with daughter, Carol Lisa O’Brien will perform a program of classical/ sacred piano music Saturday, March 29 at 4 p.m. at the Pittsfield Church of the Nazarene, 227 W. Washington Street. The public is cordially invited. Happy belated birthday wishes go out to Kara and Casey Weatherby of Perry! Kara, age three, and Casey, age one celebrated with a party at their home Sunday, March 9. Helping them celebrate were their parents Chris and Jessi Weatherby, her great-grandparents Mary and Cordell Greiwe, grandparents

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

Warren Weatherby, Sue Kirgan, Pam Miller, Junior and Sue Miller, their aunts and uncles, great-aunt and uncle Janet and Gary Butler, and several cousins. Kara’s theme was Princess and casey’s was construction themed. The kids really enjoyed their piniata! Dalton Crawford enjoyed Sunday with his family to help him celebrate his 20th birthday. Helping him celebrate were his parents Grant and Lucinda Hoehne, brothers Ryan and Sean, sisters Lauryn and Camryn, Loretta and Tim Butler, Garold and Janet Shoemaker, and Kalli Goewey. Ryan and Sean Hoehne enjoyed spending Friday night with their grandparents Paul and Linda Hoehne of Palmyra, Missouri and attended a rodeo. Will and Amanda Lothridge and family have moved into the house west of town where Page and Grace Hatch use to live. Thanks to all who contributed to my news column this week! Congratulations to our Eagles in Action winner: Savannah Irving! “I don’t watch a lot of TV anymore. A lot of it isn’t the kind of thing you can feel comfortable with your kids. And I still feel that way even though now, my kids are in their thirties.” Tim Conway

Rockport

Rockport wishes Cathy Baughman happy birthday I don’t have much news since I have been in the hospital since Friday at Hannibal Regional Hospital, I had surgery and it does not look like I will be going home for a few more days. If you happen to see Cathy Baughman March 24 wish her a Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday from mom. Might want to remember Sue

Holcomb as she is at home but may have to go back to the hospital. She needs everyones prayers. Please voters get out and vote tomorrow. Hoping this weather starts to clean up, it sure looks pretty out today. May God Bless and have a nice day.

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By FRANCES PENCE 217-242-3511

The Pleasant Hill Lions Club still has fresh pork from their pancake an sausage supper. They have link and bulk sausage, pork chops, fresh bacon, ham hocks and neck bones. Please call Gene McKee at734-9014 or Gail Ball at 734-2589. The third annual trivia night to benefit Pleasant Hill CUSD #3 will be March 22 at Hopewell Winery. The social hour is at 5 p.m. and trivia starts at 6 p.m. There is a maximum of eight people per a team and costs $25 per person. This includes your fabulous meal! Bring some money because there will be a silent auction. You do not want to miss out! How many of you remember Dennis Sheppard our former GTE repairman. They have moved back to the area and his daughter and wife have opened a new used clothing shop across from Hardees. It is called Razzel Dazzel. A Christian concert is being held in Quincy. The tickets are limited. The Quincy Christian School is hosting the Christian

Renovating your rental property One of the best things a landlord can do during a recession is to pay more attention to their rental properties, ensuring the properties are in tip-top shape so they can get the most out of each unit at a time when the rental market is most competitive. This might require some renovations, which landlords should be making periodically anyway, regardless of how strong or tenuous the economy might be. n Upgrade the appliances. Perhaps nothing evokes a stronger response from prospective renters than a property's appliances. Outdated appliances make renters speculate as to what else might be outdated and if the building is well taken care of. On the other hand, newer appliances, particularly stainless steel items, create a contemporary feel and give the impression, true or false, that a landlord won't allow the building to grow dated or fall into disrepair. Newer appliances enable landlords to charge more rent for a given property, and many renters would agree that such properties are worth the extra money. n Install new windows. Older buildings tend to have creaky or drafty windows, which not only makes the property colder during the winter months, but it also drives up utility costs as renters are forced to turn up the thermostat to combat drafts and cold air entering the unit. New windows can eliminate such drafts and reduce utility costs, something landlords can use to their advantage when discussing the property with potential tenants. Landlords might even be able to earn tax breaks when installing new, energy-efficient windows. Discuss if any such breaks exist with the local municipality. When it comes to renovating a rental property, landlords can make a handful of small renovations that, while relatively inexpensive, enable them to earn substantially more money from each unit over the long haul.

PERRY CEMETERY CLEAN-UP Sat., March 22 1 p.m. Donations welcome

REQUEST FOR BIDS

VILLAGE OF MILTON ACCEPTING BIDS FOR MOWING SERVICE

The Village of Milton is now accepting bids for mowing of public properties in the Village of Milton. All properties are to be mowed weekly but mowing weeds may need to be adjusted as necessary. Mowing shall include trim work. This includes, but is not exclusive to, trimming around trees, shrubs, flower beds, buildings, sidewalks, playground equipment, parking lots, ditches, creeks, fences, signs, light poles, etc. Grass trimming and debris is to be removed from all concrete sidewalks and steps. Deadline for accepting bids is Tuesday, April 1, 2014. Recommendations will be made to the Village Board at the Tuesday, April 8, 3014 regular meeting for vote. Bid proposals should be mailed to the Village of Milton, Mowing Bids, PO Box 68, Milton, IL, 62352. Any bids submitted after 4:00pm, Tuesday, April 1, 2014 will not be accepted. No changes will be allowed once bid has been accepted. The Village of Milton requires the right to require evidence of insurance covering the delivery of mowing services. The Village of Milton reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive any formalities or irregularities, and to require statements of evidence of qualifications or references prior to the award of the contract; such as shall best serve the requirements and interests of the Village of Milton. Please direct any questions to Doug Whitlock, Village President at 217-723-4436. Doug Whitlock, Village President Milton, Illinois 62352

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 or online at https://www.eventbrite. com/e/quincy-christianschool-presents-remedy-drivetickets-10677204807 . Doors open at 6:30, concert starts at 7. There will be a benefit dinner for Kevin Killebrew March 29 to help with medical expenses. This will be at the Nebo Community Club starting at 4 p.m. they will be serving, fried chicken or boneless fish, potato salad, slaw, baked beans and dessert. They are asking for donations of desserts. Frank Vaughn and friends will be performing There are several raffles: 10-22 Ruger 22, brick of 22LRshells,50/50. Quilt, custom tea towels, kids fishing bundle. Need not be present to win. Contact Vi Clendenny at 217734-2704, Dean Spann at 217734-2867, or Frank Vaughn at 636-338-4694.

By DEBBIE MILLER 734-2845

The Nebo High School Alumni dinner will be May 23, in the Nebo Gym/Community room. The doors will open at 5:30 for registration and visiting, with the meal being served at 6:30. The meal will be catered, and the non-refundable reservations need to be received no later than May 15. Make checks payable to Bette Garrison and mail to 21924 Pike 251, Louisiana, MO. 63353. Everyone is invited to attend this gathering whether or not you were a graduate of Nebo High School. Last week, I emailed my column to the wrong address, That is why it was not in the paper. Someone asked me why I did not publicize some of the events in town, and I told them it is because no one gives me the information. You can call me at 734-2845 or email me at millertx@adams.net

Thank you for support and vote in the March 18 election. Your vote was greatly appreciated. Donnie Apps Annual Cleanup for Nebo Cemetery Please remove everything you want to save from around grave site, flowers & etc. by April 1, 2014 so we can do our annual clean-up. After clean up they can be put back.

Thank you

Nebo Cemetery Association Nina Crockett - Secretary

Pittsfield West Cemetery Clean-up beings March 24 Any items left after April 1 will be removed except shepherd’s hooks. All replaced flowers should be in vases or may be removed for grass trimming.

The Nebo Cemetery Association

is taking bids for a three year contract on the Nebo Cemetery

Request:

1. Clean up Cemetery, remove all flowers, etc. from around grave sites after April 1. before first mowing. 2. Take care of mowing. 3. Take care of weed-eating. 4. Clean both banks 3 times a year. 5. Fill in around graves where they need dirt.

Send bids to:

Nina Crockett (Secretary) 309 W. Jefferson St. Pittsfield, Illinois 62363

Bids must be submitted by March 20, 2014.

Submit bid with your name, address and phone number on it. Nina Crockett Secretery of Nebo Cemetery Association

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Pike Press

Pittsfield, Illinois

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Employees of Illini Community Hospital’s Dietary department is front row, left to right: Marlene Craig and Starla Lewis. Second row, left to right: Jody Lister and Nedra Hurshman. Third row, left to right: Hunter

Carroll, Brenda McCann, Sue Johnston and Shelby Duke. Back row, left to right: Carol Liehr and Iva Taylor.

Illini Dietary Department recognized for service The Pike County Health Department recently notified Illini Community Hospital’s Dietary Services Department of two special awards for outstanding food service. The first award recognized the Dietary Department for receiving a perfect score on their 2013 inspection. To be eligible to receive this award, a facility must have been under the same ownership and in operation the entire year. Illini’s Dietary Department was also awarded a Merit Food Award

which recognizes their hard work and conscientious application of approved food service sanitation principles during 2013. To be eligible for this award, a facility must have inspection scores of 92 or above, no critical violations on any inspections during the year and a certified food service manager present at all times food was being prepared and served. The facility must also have been under the same ownership and in operation the entire year to be considered for this award.

Starla Lewis, Director of Dietary at Illini said that she was very pleased to hear about here department being recognized for their hard work. “It made me very proud to know that I have workers who care that much and they take pride in their work,” Lewis said. “They want to make sure that the food is acceptable for the customer and the patient. To know that they clean that well, that the food is always at the right temperature and that everything we do meets our high

standards makes me extremely proud.” Lewis pointed out that they are constantly monitored to make sure their food service is safe for all and that it takes a dedicated and diligent staff to make it happen. “We want to make sure that we stay at that high standard, so the staff has to work extra hard,” Lewis said. “We just had our first inspection for this year and we got a 99. It shows that they maintain that standard. They work hard to keep it there.”

Schools participate in Legislative Ag Day Submitted photo

During the annual Illinois Ag/ FFA Legislative Day in the State Capitol on March 6, State Sen. Sam McCann (R-Carlinville) welcomed high school students from the Pittsfield Future Farmers of America Chapter and their advisor, Jody Heavner.Joining McCann were: left to right, Cody Heavner,William Slayden, Austin Wintjen, Frazier Curless, Willow Krumweide, Heavner, Julie Mountain, Hannah Ward, Brian Renoud, Josie Van Winkle and Ali Nation. Submitted photo

State Sen. Sam McCann (R-Carlinville) welcomed high school students from the Barry Future Farmers of America Chapter and their advisor, Mary Barnes, to the State Capitol on March 6 as part of the annual Illinois Ag/FFA Legislative Day activities in Springfield. Joining McCann were: Tristan Wheelan, Lori Woods, Addy Jones, Cheyenne Griffith, Kobie Miller, Advisor, Mary Barners, McCann, Tori Woods, Maggie Borrowman, Kaitlyne Kindle, Elizabeth Reis.

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Imaging Services Technician Steven Richmiller, demonstrates the various capabilities of Illini Community Hospital’s new Digital Radiography equipment.

Illini Community Hospital offers advanced digital X-Ray New System Combining Integrated and Wireless Mobile Detector Technology into One Flexible Solution Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield is excited to announce the installation of an advanced digital radiography (DR) solution from Siemens Healthcare, the Ysio (pronounced E-See-Oh). Customized to suit both patient and staff needs – such as one or two detectors, with or without a patient table, Ysio is featured with fully synchronized movements. Due to its versatility, Ysio serves radiography needs no matter what the imaging volume, protocols, or patient types, and it’s performance features geared toward short examination times make it an ideal system for increasing daily patient throughput. “The digital capabilities of our new room provides more efficiency for our patients so they’re going to spend less time in our department,” said Carol Jones, Director of Imaging Services at Illini. “It also provides for a lower radiation dose,

which is very important.” “This is a general x-ray room, so we do many different types of x-rays. Chest, abdomen, muscular-skeletal, really of your general x-rays,” Jones said. Not only will the new equipment increase the quality of care to the patients, it also provides several benefits to the Imaging Services Technicians. “With our previous system, our staff had to lug cassettes around. The new equipment has a wireless cassette so our staff won’t have to move that around.” With a detector matrix of more than 7 million pixels and a pixel size of 144 µm, the wi-D of Ysio delivers exceptional images with highcontrast resolution within seconds (as a comparison to its minute size, one µm – or micron – would be virtually undetectable if it were to be placed on the head of a pin). And since the detector is situated close to the patient, there are virtually no distortions. To learn more about the Imaging Services Department at Illini Community Hospital, call 217-2852113 ext. 3103.

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Pittsfield, Illinois

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Linda Bariatric Patient

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‘Fill

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Danne Durall , left, was the March winner for the “Fill It To Win It” pharmacy promotion at the County Market pharmacy. Contestants are given an entry slip each time the refill a prescription and use their max card to win a 90 second shopping spree. Mr. Durall accumulated $102.94 in groceries. With with Durall is Jim Brown, County Market store director.

My weight disappeared

Lunch and Learn for gardeners

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A Lunch and Learn for Gardeners: Sensational Shrubs will be held at the Pike County Extension office from noon-1 p.m. March 26. Would you like to add privacy to your yard? Screen a not -so attractive view? Accent your home? Attract butterflies and hummingbirds? You can do all of these things by planting shrubs! We will discuss everything from species that will perform well, to flowering times, fall color and which ones are larval food sources for butterflies. The Presenter will be Carey BoehmCorrie, Boehm’s Garden Center Rushville Lunch will be available (sandwich, veggies, fruit and drink) or you may bring your own. Cost is minimal. Reservations must be made by March 21. To make a reservation, please call the Extension Office 217-2855543 or register online: http://web.extension.illinois.edu/abhp/

Linda knows firsthand that obstructive sleep apnea isn’t just exhausting and inconvenient, it’s dangerous. CPAP machines and medication help, but the best thing to do is lose weight. Memorial’s comprehensive bariatric surgery program can help eliminate sleep apnea in 87% of patients. Learn more about the bariatric program at Blessing Hospital from the privacy of your home by starting your online orientation today. We’ll walk you through what’s involved and how we support you — physically and emotionally — before and after your surgical procedure. You can lose your weight and lead a healthier life. Great health starts here.

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Barry resident Patricia Powell was the winner of a Dr. Pepper Jawbone Jambox in a drawing at County Market in Pittsfield. The Jambox was given away from Refreshment Services Pepsi of Quincy and was part of the Country Music Academy Dr Pepper promotion.

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Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Pittsfield, Illinois

PCS musicians attend contest

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Right: Eighth grade PCS music contest participants are front left to right, Kyla McDonald, Eli Ten Eyck, Lauren Hawley, Joey Feenstra, Dustin Lynch, Kelly Rhodes, Abi Crawford. Second row left to right, Martin Filbert, J.D. Gresham, Alli Plattner, Jacob Bradshaw, Abigail Heavner, Kristen Sibley. Third row left to right, Josiah Syrcle, Noah Mendenhall, Derek Neupauer and Brett Paben. Bottom right: Sixth grade PCS music contestant participants are front, left to right, Cherise Anderson, Noah Gay, Breanna Gratton, Faith Grummel, Avery Lewis, Josie Marable, Nick Niebur, Emily Pursley. Second row, left to right, Lauren Saxe, Trinity Showalter, Elaina Ten Eyck, Rebekah Barton, Rilee Harshman, Drew Welbourne, Abigail Cox, Isabella McCartney and Finley Petty. Josie Place also participated. Below: Seventh grade PCS student participants for the solo/ensemble contest are front, left to right, Maggie Marable, Alayna Scranton, Freedom Long, Autumn Grummel, Chandler Hayden, Olivia Hobbs, Jack Heafner. Second row left to right, Ethan Pierce, Mckinley Jennings, Sydney Bauer, Anna Curless, Colin James, Wyatt Watkins. Third row, left to right, John Scranton, Gretchen Wessel, Madyson Wood, Riley Parsons and Gabi Davis.

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Fifth grade PCS music contest participants were Liam Davidsmeyer, left, and Jayden Stendback.

PACT Head Start accepting applications PACT Head Start is now accepting applications for the 2014-15 program year serving pregnant women and children ages birth to four who live in Brown, Cass, Hancock, McDonough, Pike, Schuyler, Scott and rural Adams counties. Through Head Start and Early Head Start, PACT provides education, health, social services and parent involvement. The parent engagement component emphasizes parents as the primary educator of their children. The health services include parent education, child health examinations, and where necessary, follow-up treatment in medical, dental, nutrition and mental health for each Head Start and Early Head Start child. Services are provided either through weekly home visits with regular group experiences for the children and parents, or by daily classes. Eligibility for Head Start and Early Head Start is based on limited income and is provided at no cost to those who qualify. Ten percent of the enrollment slots are reserved for children with diagnosed disabilities, regardless of income. PACT works closely with Early Intervention and special education programs to coordinate and assist the families with services for these children.

Children considered homeless under the federal McKinney-Vento Assistance Act are also eligible for Head Start and Early Head Start. Teen pregnant women or teen parents may also enroll their children in Early Head Start. Pregnant teens are considered a family of two as far as income guidelines are concerned. Enrollment priorities are also given for foster children referred by DCFS or special education cooperatives. PACT staff will be taking applications at the Head Start center located at 1310 W. Washington in Pittsfield Wednesday, April 2 from 3-6 p.m. Interested families should call 1-800-443-7228 for an appointment or to arrange for someone to complete the application at their home. The Pittsfield Center has half-day and full-day classes for three and four year olds. Full-day, full-year programs are available for families that work or go to school and have toddlers. For further information or to set up an appointment to complete an application, call or write: PACT for West Central Illinois, P.O. Box 231, Mt. Sterling, IL. 62353, call 1-800443-7228 or visit the website at www.pactheadstart.com.

Miller named to deans list Joseph Jeral Miller, Pittsfield, was named to the University of Missouri dean’s list for the fall 2013 semester. Designed to acknowledge consistently high academic performance, the dean’s list recognizes students who are committed to achieving scholastic

success. Miller is a sophomore at MU studying business. For inclusion in the dean’s list, the MU Trulaske College of Business requires that students maintain minimum GPAs of 3.5 on 12 or more graded credit hours per semester.

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