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Valley,” Harpole said. “They By beth zumwalt have spent their time riding Pike Press ATVs and enjoying the weather.”

Harpole said families enjoySunset Valley, Heartland Lodge’s newest addition, lives ing walking the nature trails, ridup to its name with spectacular ing horses and ATVs, visiting the views of the sunsets across the nearby Full Moon Petting Zoo or visiting Pike County’s Lincoln Mississippi bottomland.

“The lodge was built as a attractions or other events. He private residence in 1997, just said the facility is perfect for a mile from our lodges,” Gary family reunions, anniversary parHarpole of Heartland Lodge ties or corporate gatherings.

S u n s e t said. “It was used Valley sits on for that purpose 52 acres, most and for business “This will result of which is perentertaining.” fect for outdoor H e a r t l a n d in several new activities – anyrecently bought jobs and help thing from a the 10,180 foot, game of horsespectacular home us sustain shoes or badnear Nebo that current jobs.” minton on the will comfortwell-manicured ably sleep 17 Gary Harpole lawn to mudand plans to use Heartland Lodge owner ding through it to enhance the woods on a Heartland’s resort four-wheeler. business in southInside the luxurious lodge, ern Pike and northern Calhoun visitors will have all the amecounties.

“Only about 10 percent of our nities. Each bedroom has its business is hunting anymore,” own private bath and there is a Harpole said. “It’s more family- Jacuzzi in the master bath on the first floor and a heart shaped hot resort oriented.”

To that end, Sunset Valley is tub in the main bedroom on the a perfect addition. Its versatil- second floor. All are decorated ity lends itself to many different with the rustic-look furniture used in the first two Heartland types of events.

Harpole said the two Lodges. Large, heavy, handcraftHeartland main lodges and the ed beds are covered in sheets and new Sunset Valley were totally comforters with wildlife themes booked for Thursday-Sunday of adjusted for each room.

A fully equipped kitchen and Easter weekend. Harpole said most of the guests at Heartland laundry room allows guests the and now Sunset Valley are from option of staying in or eating out.

The basement features a within a six-hour radius and are interested in other events besides full handmade bar, and games including an electronic darthunting.

“This weekend, we have a board, shuffle board, poker table, bachelor party staying in Sunset pool table and other recreational

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One of the common areas in Harpoles’ new Sunset Valley Lodge is anything but common. The room can accommodate several guests who can enjoy the view of the sunset out the west window-filled wall centered with fireplace or enjoy television watching on the big screen television equipped with surround sound. The room has an open-floor plan which includes a dining area and a state-of-the-art kitchen for the guests’ use.

Heartland Lodge’s newest venture, Sunset Valley, will cater to guests enjoying life and celebrating special occasions, said the owner, Gary Harpole. The lodge, located south of Nebo, features a front door with a carving of an elk. The entire lodge is decorated with an outdoorsy feel and was built to showcase the scenic sun sets over the Mississippi River bottoms.

activities.

Flat screen televisions hang in every bedroom and community room; fireplaces are abundant.

The west wall of Sunset Valley is nearly all glass, giving a magnificent view of sunsets over the Mississippi River bottoms. Most beds in the lodge allow viewing the adjacent scenery before rising.

“The lodge is situated at the mouth of this valley and the sunset sets to the left or to the right, depending on the time of year,” Harpole said. “It is an awesome view.”

A pond just past the edge of the lawn gives visitors the chance to see waterfowl.

A deck is accessible from the great-room or the master bed-

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Attending an Easter brunch at one of the Orr family farms were, seated, Gail and Richard Emerson along with their great-grandson, Logan Gerecke. Standing, Lauren Fencik, Brenda DeSpain, Beth Fencik, Barb Risley, Lexi DeSpain, Kayt Risley. Third row, Derek DeSpain, Noah Fencik, Adam Fencik, Michael Risley and Steven Risley. Unable to attend the Easter celebration either because of distrance or farming were: Rick Fencik, David Risley, Drew DeSpain, Lindsey and Chuck Binstead and Charlee and Chase and Chad Borrowman, his wife, Tomomi and children, Angelina, Kristiana and Jace.

160 acres for 158 years By beth zumwalt Pike Press The Orr family has owned a 160-acre farm near Perry for just about as many years as there are acres on the property.

The farm was recently recognized by the Illlinois Department of Agriculture as a sesquicentennal farm. To qualify as a sesquicentennial farm, the agricultural property must be owned by a straight or collateral line of descendants for at least 150 years.

“The farm has been added to over the years and there is more than 330 acres there now,” said Gail Emerson, a descendant of the Orrs, who now owns the farm along with her husband, Richard. “But the original property was 160 acres.”

Emerson says her greatgreat-great grandfather, John Orr and his wife Ary, came to Pike County in 1853 and purchased the property from Thomas Kirgan for $3,000.

The family, which had 10

children, started to build a home, mainly of walnut, that was added to the tax rolls in 1856. No one knows where the family lived while the house was under construction.

As near as Emerson can tell, Ary Orr died in 1860, her youngest child just 8 years old. The family continued to live in the house, although at least three of the children had married and presumably had homes of their own. Another son, John Albert, joined Company G of 41st Infantry during the Civil War and was killed at Jackson, Miss. in 1963.

The Orr children continued to marry and in 1890, John Orr Jr. died leaving the farm to his nine remaining children. Martin Luther Orr, the second from the youngest of the children, bought out his siblings share later that year. He had no children and left the farm back to his siblings who sold it to Ralph J. Orr, Gail Emerson’s, grandfather. He owned the property

room, which also has a glassed in sitting room in addition to a walk-up ramp from the outside.

Harpole estimates the deck will hold around 70 people and a gazebo-type structure built into the deck makes it attractive for weddings.

“We have had six brides come look at it and they have all booked it for their weddings,” Harpole said. “The lawn in the back will provide extra seating for guests or allow for a tent for a reception.”

Sunset Valley also has a 60 X 120 building just to the southeast, within walking distance, which will be available for receptions, banquets or other events.

“We think you could get 500600 people in here,” Harpole

said.

Harpole said based on current predictions, he estimates 2,600 new tourists will be visiting Pike County and staying at Sunset Valley. He estimates a total of 3,800 tourists will be attending weddings, conferences and other events at Sunset Lodge annually.

“We think this is a perfect fit for us but also for the community,” Harpole said. “This will result in several new jobs and will help us sustain current jobs.

More than 15 local contractors were used during the construction or renovation of the Sunset Valley, along with using local suppliers for materials.”

Harpole is working with local restaurants, grocery stores and retail establishments to not only

provide services to his guests, but for his guests to become contributors to the community.

“We estimate our guests inject $1,447,800 into our local economy,” Harpole said. “The average visitor will spend $127 on gas, food and shopping.” Possible annual sales tax generated could be $9,726 and the estimated lodging tax is $45,115.

Of that $45,115, $15,000 stays in Pike County while the remaining $26,395 goes to the state hotel tax with a portion being returned to western Illinois for tourism promotion.

For more information about Sunset Valley or either of Heartland’s two main lodges, visit www.Heartlandlodge.com or visit their Facebook page.

Accommodations tax returns due April 30 in Pike County

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and eventually traded houses with their son, Gail’s parents, Ralph Junior and his wife, Mary Ellen, so that each family could live on their own property.

Richard and Gail Emerson inherited the property in 2006 and made renovations to the house and grounds. The property was split up, but the Emersons received the portion that held the house.

“We were installing a geothermal unit,” Emerson said.

“Not only did a Healy and Bigelow Indian Sagwa bottle fall from the plastered ceiling but a rusty gun with a bullet still in the chamber.”

The Emerson’s grandson, Adam Fencik, lives in the house now and the room where Eleanor Bergman Braun was born and Elizabeth Orr, a grandmother, died, now serves as Fencik’s office area.

Emerson said the house has housed eight generation of the Orr family and it is hoped the property will remain in the hands of Orr descendants for many years to come.

By JEANETTE WALLACE Pike Press The local accommodations tax returns for the first quarter of 2014 are due April 30 from all lodging establishments in Pike County.

“Forty-one have filed the local return for 2013,” Gina Sheurman, executive director of the Pike County Economic Development Corporation, said of the first time the tax was collected, the fourth quarter of 2013.

In that filing period over $15,000 was collected. The filing for the first quarter of 2014 is Jan. 1 through March 31 and returns are due to the Pike County Treasurer’s office by April 30 or the establishment could be hit with a late penalty.

“The first penalty is 5 percent of your tax due,” Sheurman said, explaining that it gets higher the longer the facility neglects paying.

The tax ordinance was passed Feb. 25, 2013 by the Pike County Board and set at 4 percent with 100 percent of the funds to be used for tourism related projects in Pike County. That 4 percent tax is based on the cost of the room being let.

“We do a pretty good job in the hunting season but we want to get people in during the spring and other times in the year,” Sheurman said.

This local tax is an additional tax, separate from the already required 6 percent state tax that

hotels must collect.

The definition of a hotel is set by the Illinois Department of Revenue (35 ILCS 145) Hotel Operators’ Occupation Tax Act and states: “A hotel is deemed any building or buildings in which the public may, for a consideration, obtain living quarters, sleeping or

“We want to assure that all lodging establishments are on board...”

Jonas Petty Advisory board chair housekeeping accommodations.

The term includes inns, motels, tourist homes or courts, lodging houses, bed and breakfasts, rooming homes and apartment houses. This consideration or rental includes cash, credits or in-kind receipts. The exception is anyone considered a permanent resident, meaning an individual who has occupied any room or rooms for at least 30 consecutive days.”

More information about the state statute can be found at www. revenue.state.il.us.

For the funds collected from the local county tax, a funding advisory board has been appoint-

ed by the county board. This board will be responsible for administering the funds for projects within the county that will help bring in more tourism.

The board has seven members, headed by Jonas Petty of the William Watson Hotel. Members will meet quarterly and whenever needed. Members of the board are Jessica Funk of Green Acres Hotel, Gary Harpole of Harpole’s Heartland Lodge, Judy Dean of Gray House Bed & Breakfast, and Dr. Dan Mefford and Tami Webel of the Pike County Board.

Sheurman is a member of the board as well.

“We want to assure that all lodging establishments are on board so that the tax is fair across the board,” Petty said. “The state law and statute is clearly written and we want to make sure that everyone who falls under those parameters understand and comply.”

Now that two quarters of collection are almost complete, the funding advisory board will begin accepting applications for grant requests for projects and activities that will draw tourists to the county year-round and capitalize on the resources already available in the county.

“It’s not to harm anyone’s business. When you go to other places, you see this tax,” Sheurman said. “That money’s going to be used…so that we can provide more things for Pike County.”

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Firefighters from Griggsville, North Pike and Pittsfield responded to a fire on Bickford Street in Griggsville Tuesday morning about 9:15, April 22. Alan and Susan Syrcle were home at the time of the fire and were able to get out safely along with one of their dogs. Another dog was unaccounted for at press time. The house suffered major damage.

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Rachel Turner, left, and Gianni Vitale show off the cupcakes Turner decorated to look like the Italian flag for the ribbon cutting at Gianni's Pizza Monday, April 21.

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The Pike County Chamber of Commerce, the city of Pittsfield and Pittsfield Main Street hosted a ribbon cutting for Gianni's Pizza at 102 W. Washington in Pittsfield Monday, April 21 at 3:30 p.m. Those in attendance were Charlie Hull, left, David Fuhler, Kaye Iftner, Rachel Hess, Gianni Vitale, William Slayden, Rachel Turner, Damian Leavell, Jason Cox, Gretchen Bogatzke, Gina Sheurman, Christy Davenport, Tammy Harshman, Kim Ator, Nancy Kurpaitis and Scott Seman.

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By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press John Wood Community College Trustees, meeting in regular session Wednesday, April 16, elected new officers.

Rural Rockport board member and Pike County’s only resident, Jim Gay, will serve as chairman of the board.

Other officers elected for 2014-2015 is as follows: Larry Fischer, vice chair and Jeanetta Green, secretary. Trustees honored outgoing chair Randy Sims for his service. Sims will complete his term on the board, which ends in 2019. Seth Terwelp of Payson was sworn in as JWCC's new student trustee.

Gay appointed trustees to the following board committees: Executive - himself, Fischer, and Green; Finance - Sims and Jerry Hagmeier; Curriculum - Dene Lambkin and Reginald Coleman; Personnel - Fischer and Green. Gay appointed Coleman as the board's representative to the Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA). Hagmeier will serve as first alternate ICCTA representative for JWCC. Trustees received an update on 2015 budget planning from Mary Arp, vice president for finance and business services. Arp noted that the budget currently indicating a $100,000 shortfall, but that she feels confident savings will be found. JWCC service areas are working to trim costs to provide a balanced budget for review at the June board meeting. Trustees will consider a possible tuition and fee increase for the 2014-15 academic year at their May board meeting.

The board discussed graduation ceremonies set for May 16 at 7 p.m., which will include the inauguration of JWCC's sixth president, Michael Elbe.

In other business, the board: n Received a report on JWCC 201213 nursing graduate pass rates. Associate Degree Nursing graduates achieved a 90

which is considerably higher than the 85 Safety Administration. If funded, the grant percent pass rate of the 6,396 candidates would pay tuition and marketing costs to who took the exam in the state of Illinois. help returning or existing veterans and The national pass rate for the exam was 83 their spouses enter JWCC's Truck Driver percent. JWCC's Practical Nursing gradu- Training Program. ates from the same year had a 100 percent n Authorized submission of a grant pass rate on the NCLEX-PN exam com- application for funding in an amount pared to the state pass rate of 88 percent and between $20,000 and $24,000 to the Illinois national pass rate of 85 percent.

Department on Aging. The grant would n Honored the 2013-2014 JWCC men's help fund personnel costs associated with basketball team. The team won the pro- the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program gram's first Mid West Athletic Conference in 2015. In the 2014 program year, the championship, a Region 24 tournament RSVP program provided 59,108 hours of championship and advanced to the NJCAA service to community organizations.

Division II National Tournament for the n Authorized submission of a first time since 1996. The team finished grant application for funding in an the season withhas a 24-11 record.

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dent-athletes were told to sell five $20 tickets or pay $100 in participation fees.

“Most student’s families just bought the five tickets and didn’t sell any extra,” Greger said. “I carried tickets with me wherever I went and sold a lot that way.”

Alan Brokaw said he supported a guaranteed minimum on the raffle, but thought the fundraising committee needed to make the decision.

The board also accepted the bid from Triple A Asbestos Removal to remove asbestos from South School.

“Their bid was $59, 480,” Hawley said. “The next closest bid was $182,000.”

Alarm Solutions out of Quincy will replace the bell/clock system at the high school and South School for a cost of $85,995. The board had budgeted $100,000 for the project.

The board also took the first step in financing other summer projects. The board voted to use Stifel/Nicolas and Company as the underwriter for the bonds.

Brokaw voted with the majority but said he thought the fee was too high.

The bonds will total $1,150,000 and the company will charge one percent to administer the sale.

After a closed session the board made the following personnel moves: n Accepted the resignations of Ryan Benz as language arts, keyboarding and seventh grade girls basketball coach; Amy Mefford, third grade teacher; Rachel Sievers, first grade teacher; Judy Ferguson, one-fourth student council sponsorship; Michele Westbrook and Heather Robertson, junior class co-sponsors; and Kate Marable, PCS volleyball coach. n Hired Susan Aebel as Spanish teacher at PHS; Carrie Bradshaw as speech therapist at PCS; Keela Dark as custodian at PCS (effective Monday, May 19); Rosi Picone, Title I reading teacher at PCS; Julie Foster, junior class sponsor at PHS; Mary Lagemann, Saukette sponsor; Jeff Shireman, girls basketball coach at PHS; and Adrienne White, poms sponsor at PCS.

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By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The Pikeland Unit 10 board met last week and postponed hiring the new football coach. A special meeting will be held April 24 to make the decision on who will lead the Saukees in their new conference.

Paula Hawley, superintendent, said previously the board had received approximately 10 applications and the applications were nearly evenly mixed between in-district personnel and those out of district.

Whoever the new coach is, he or she will have to be involved in helping fund his sport.

The board agreed to support self-funding rather than make cuts to the athletic programs.

Last year the athletic departments were asked to raise $45,000 to help with the cost of the 10 athletic programs at the high school and the six at the middle school. The group fell short after a raffle offering $10,000 fell short and the committee was unable to schedule a baseball game at Busch Stadium.

“They have raised $25,000 and a 5K will be held in the next few weeks,” Hawley, said. “That should bring in another three or four thousand.”

Hawley said the group would probably have met its goal, despite the raffle failing, if the Busch Stadium game had been able to be scheduled.

“Coach John Schultz worked very hard to try to get us a game, but it just didn’t work out,” Hawley said. “Either the dates we wanted they didn’t have or we couldn’t find a team to play and the dates they had open we couldn’t or else couldn’t find an opponent for that date.”

Board member Mike Gerard said he would endorse the committee selling raffle tickets again and basing the payout on a percentage other than guaranteeing $10,000 for first prize and other amounts for subsequent prizes.

PHS principal Angie Greger said she thought that would make it more difficult to sell tickets.

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Hoyt says you are never to old to go on the Honor Flight By beth zumwalt Pike Press Marvin Hoyt of Barry will be 88 in July. He went on the recent Great River Honor Flight to Washington D. C. and says he enjoyed it thoroughly.

“I was 27 almost 28 when I was drafted into the Army,” Hoyt said. “I was in the service from 1955-1957, most of which I was in Germany. I had a guy tell me over there I was too old to be drafted. I looked at him and said, ”I’m here, aren’t I?’” Hoyt took the Honor Flight along with Zach Hooker of Griggsville.

Hooker’s daughter, Chris Wassell, served as guardian for both veterans.

Hoyt said the Honor Flight was a fabulous experience and despite a few glitches, he and Hooker had a great time.

“The American Red Cross served us a great breakfast before we left from the John Wood parking lot,” Hoyt said.

“We got on the bus and before we got to Hannibal we all knew the bus wasn’t

running right.”

Hoyt said organizers called and got another bus headed their way and it was a good thing, because by Bowling Green, the bus wouldn’t run at all.

“There were 52 of us,” Hoyt said. “ We all had to get off the first bus and onto the second,” he said. “We were lucky there was another bus and driver in readiness.”

The delay caused the group to miss their flight, but luckily there was another one and they were able to catch it.

The group made it to Maryland only slightly behind schedule.

Buses were waiting and the group began their day.

“We saw the WWII monument, the Korean monument, the Vietnam monument,” Hoyt said. “They were fantastic. The Korean monument has all those soldiers and depicts what each one is doing. The radio man has a radio, the infantry man has a rifle, it is very detailed and life like.”

The group also visited the Air Force

Monument. Although Hoyt was in the Army, he was impressed with the Air Force Monument.

“You know how when you watch the Blue Angels fly, how one plane veers off to the left and one veers off to the right and one flies straight?” Hoyt said. “There are three spires on the monument that signifies that maneuver.

I bet they are 300 feet tall and made of stainless steel. It is quite a sight.”

Hoyt said the day was ideal for sightseeing.

“The weather was 70 degrees, the sun was shining and the cherry trees were blossoming. All those white blooms were beautiful,” he said. “I never saw so many people. On a school day I didn’t think there would be that many but there were schools on field trips. I guess because they had a bad winter out there, they were out and seeing things.”

Hoyt said he had no problem being recognized due to the white shirt he was given identifying him as an Honor

Flight guest.

“People would come up to me and shake my hand and at the airport, there was a group of soldiers, all in their dress uniforms that lined up to shake our hands and were yelling and clapping for us.”

The group was ready to return home but when they got to the airport, learned their flight had been overbooked and a couple of people were going to be left behind.

“The organizers of the flight stayed behind,” Hoyt said. “I don’t know if they caught a later flight or had to stay over night.”

Hoyt said he was glad to have been able to take the flight and encourages veterans to get signed up.

‘I am going to be 88 in July,” he said. “There were guys on the list before me, but there was a cancellation and they let me have it because of my age.”

The next Great River Honor Flight is scheduled for May 22.

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Marvin Hoyt, left, of Barry and Zach Hooker, Griggsville, took a recent Honor Flight. The two men and their guardian, Hooker’s daughter, Chris Wassell, visited many sites in Washington D.C.

Pittsfield city council votes to buy eight metal planters By beth zumwalt Pike Press The Pittsfield city council voted last week at Tuesday’s council meeting to purchase eight planters, two for each side of the square, at a cost of no more than $2,400. The planters are estimated to cost approximately $300 apiece.

“I’ve looked at them,” Kevin Wombles, alderman from Ward 3, said. “They are heavily made.”

The planters, which will replace the half-barrels around the square, are approximately 20 inches wide and a little over four-feet long, according to Wombles. They will be secured by drilling holes in the sidewalk in front of businesses that OK them.

“Two individuals have expressed purchasing planters for the fronts of their businesses,” Christy Davenport, Main Street executive secretary, said. “And we have had other interest in making donations.

One family wanted to buy one for the inside of the square, close to the courthouse. The county’s building and ground committee is studying the issue.”

Keith Elledge, a rural Pittsfield craftsman, is making the planters.

Wombles said he visited Elledge’s shop and saw the planters.

“They are heavily made,” Wombles said. “The planters will be lined with a stainless steel basket that will hold the flowers.”

Davenport said the committee priced plastic liners and also priced the stainless steel liners and said they were nearly the same price so the committee decided to go with stainless.

Planting of the baskets will be done offsite and the baskets, fully planted, will be delivered to the planters. Davenport said the local garden club as well as Main Street volunteers would be taking care of them. She said several volunteers have offered to help keep the plant-

ers watered and cared for.

“That’s the trouble we have had in the past,” Paul Lennon, alderman from Ward 1, said. “Nobody took care of them and they ended up looking worse that if we had had nothing.”

No time line was given as to when the planters will be installed.

The council will pay for them out of the money received from video gaming revenues.

While at the meeting, the council also approved rates for camping at the lake.

Cost will be $12 per pad, $5 for a tent, unless the tent is on a pad, $5 for non-resident boat sticker, $2 for a resident boat sticker, $40 for a non-resident seasonal boat sticker and $10 for a resident boat sticker.

The Pittsfield ordinance committee will meet to discuss a variety of subjects including: beer gardens, a recommendation by the historical preservation committee and other items.

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The planters being placed in front of businesses around the Pittsfield square are made of heavy steel are 20" wide and 4-feet long. The Garden Club will assist Main Street in picking out suitable plants and maintaining the planters. The city council has purchased up to eight of the planters, two for each side of the square.

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Poll Question Week of Wednesday, April 23, 2014

do you celebrate really Q: How beautiful spring weather?

Our View TOURISM

A) Golfing.

B) Gardening.

C) Mushroom hunting.

D) Anything outdoors! And I already have my first sunburn!

Pike County has much to offer

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Last week's poll results The tax deadline has passed.

A) I filed early to get a refund.

B) I filed at the very last minute!

C) I filed for an extension.

D) Taxes? What taxes?

Pike County isn’t just for hunting anymore.

The recent expansion of Heartland Lodge near Nebo shows how much the beauty of Pike County can draw in travelers from throughout the Midwest. Heartland’s statistics show that it currently draws only about 10 percent of its business from hunting.

Which is not to say that hunting isn’t big business in Pike; it is. But Heartland is the example that confirms Pike has much more to offer than just deer and turkeys.

If you can picture yourself in a crowded concrete environment with lots of traffic, horns blaring, crime around the corner – then you can imagine how delighted visitors to Pike County are to find lovely scenery, safety and people who will take the time to be friendly. It isn’t a show for the tourists. It’s how we live.

We welcome Heartland’s expansion and all the ripple effects it will have in the Pike County economy. Tourists who come to Heartland and our other lodging facilities spend more than just their hotel bill. More jobs are created and more local amenities are available for those of us who live here.

With Pike County’s new accommodations tax, funds will be available to further attract tourists of all stripes – those who hunt wildlife, those who hunt mushrooms, those who enjoy historic ties to Abraham Lincoln, to name a few.

Pike County, it’s time to dust off the welcome mat. The word about Pike County is getting around!

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he letter I received from a man in Southwest Africa brightened my day.

In spite of the violence in his homeland and serious financial problems, he’s learned the value of starting each day thankful to be alive, choosing to enjoy the beauty of the morning rather than focus on fears about what may come his way before nightfall. In doing so, he’s following the advice of Jesus who said we’re to live one day at a time (Matthew 6:34).

Millions will spoil today fretting over tomorrow, even though most of their expected tragedies will never arrive. No one has information enough about the future to worry intelligently and encouraging encounters with positive people often appear in time to turn our minds from fear to faith.

We stood looking out a lobby window into the work area of a tire store; he was a junior in high school and I an untold number of years

his senior. He was watching workmen install new tires on his shiny red S-10 pickup while I waited for them to mount new ones on my old black Sable. Seizing the opportunity to share something life changing with him, I simply said: “Start every day thankful.”

I have no way of knowing what trials my S-10 acquaintance will face in the years ahead but when difficult days arrive, I hope he’ll remember our encounter of encouragement when I recommended faith for the day instead of fears of tomorrow.

Moving from the window on tire trivia to a glass door showcasing a sunny day, I found myself standing beside a thirty-something man wearing a frown.

“Great day!” I exclaimed, trying to brighten his mood.

“About time!” he growled.

“I’m the author of a book in which I open one of the chapters saying if you can rise each

morning not being down about money or the weather you’re on your way to a good day,” I told him.

“I’m down about both,” he replied.

“Give me your address and I’ll send you the book,” I offered.

Scribbling his address on a sheet from a small notepad and handing it to me may have been one of the most important acts of his life.

After leaving the tire store, I stopped for gas and a newspaper, unaware that inside the station, awaited one of the strangest experiences of my life.

“What year did you graduate from high school” asked a fellow customer. And, to my surprise, when I gave my answer he burst into a series of hit songs from that era, attracting the attention of all in the station. But after the songs came a note of sadness, revealing a need of the singer for an encouraging word.

No matter how badly things look today, expect God to come through for you.

Doubt your doubts and believe your beliefs.

Join me and my Southwest Africa correspondent as we start each day thanking God that we can bask in the basic blessings of the moment.

And keep watching for opportunities to brighten another person’s cloudy day.

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

Letters to the editor Historical Society is open by appointment

Are you planning a reunion in Pike County this summer?

Is your reunion a gathering of family…classmates…church friends? We would like to invite you to visit the Historic East School Museum and the Lincoln-era Thomas Shastid home in Pittsfield. They were both restored by the Pike County Historical Society and are open to the public from May through October.

The Shastid home, where Abraham Lincoln often visited, is restored to its 1838 appearance. The East School Museum is also the headquarters of our Pike County Historical Society, now 54 years old. The museum has the largest collection of Pike County artifacts under one roof and on display, including photos of churches, schools, and families of former Pike County residents. East School is operated by the continued dedication of volunteers.

We invite your group to include the Historic East School and the Shastid Home in your reunion plans. Please contact Bob Evans at 217-491-2391 and let us know the date of your reunion. We look forward to providing your reunion with another historical experience.

Bob Evans Pittsfield, Ill.

Health fair offers opportunities to learn

Serving as the 2014 Ambassadors to the Pike County Health and Resource Fair, we the undersigned encourage all residents of Pike County to make it a priority to attend the upcoming Health Fair to be held on May 2, 2014, from 10 am to 2 pm at the Crossroads Center in Pittsfield! The Pike County Health and Resource Fair is a free event showcasing an in-depth array of health resources that exist within Pike County - focusing on those that promote physical, mental, and emotional health.

Based on nationally published studies, consider the following health statistics that impact Pike County: Tooth decay remains one of the most chronic infectious diseases among US children. It is five times as common as asthma and seven times as common as hay fever. According to the 2003-2004 Healthy Smiles Healthy Growth report, 55% of third graders have some tooth decay; 30% have significant decay.

According to the American Psychology Association, state offices of rural health have identified suicide, stress, depression, and anxiety disorders, and lack of access to mental and behavioral health care as major rural health issues.

The American Journal of Public Health sited that studies found children living in rural areas are more likely to be overweight or obese than children living in urban areas.

A Mayo Clinic report indicated that poor oral health may contribute to other health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease.

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More people in Pike County die from the three following health concerns: malignant neoplasms (cancers); heart disease and chronic respiratory illness.

As oral health professionals, we are committed to helping citizens become aware that many aspects of health and wellness that can be addressed in Pike County by its many health authorities including dentists, physicians and mental health practitioners, among others. We believe the Health Fair expands understanding of community health resources, services and programs which help have an authentic impact on the health and wellness of Pike County. (As always, we urge everyone to seek the advice of their local health provider before making any significant changes in health or lifestyle.)

At the 2014 Health Fair we hope you will take advantage of the many free health screenings such as blood pressure, skin cancer, body fat composition and blood typing. The Pike County Safety Net Dental Clinic will be providing free oral screenings for children and the Illinois State Police District 20 will have their “Distracted Driving Simulator”. Illini Fitness and Rehab will be providing fitness and exercise demonstrations that you can take part in. And, there will be over 50 informational exhibits with resources you can take with you.

In our capacities as Health Ambassadors we affirm healthy lifestyles in our communities, our families and in the workplace and we encourage you to take advantage of this great opportunity to learn more about health resources and positive lifestyle options by attending the 2014 Pike County Health and Resource Fair on May 2nd!

2014 HEALTH AMBASSADORS PIKE COUNTY HEALTH AND RESOURCE FAIR Dr. Sreekanth Emani Dr. Roy Northcutt Dr. Jessica Speckhart Dr. Kim Speckhart Dr. Douglas White

Clarification on recent article

Children First would like to clarify our program, purpose, and goals. As reported last week, we have recently received final DCFS licensure. This makes us the first licensed Christian Child Care Center in Pike County. We have always recognized and appreciated many wonderful licensed home daycares in the area; however, we would like to clarify that we are a licensed child care center, which is under an entirely different set of licensing criteria than in home day-cares.

The article in last week’s Pike Press used the word “facility” (which is a vague term in regard to the licensing standards) rather than the term we submitted: “Child Care Center.”

We sincerely regret any confusion that resulted from the article. Children First is a privately funded (not federally funded, like Head Start), Christ-centered program, seeking to reach, teach, and empower children from 6 weeks to 12 years, utilizing our established and more recently developed programs. We have low staff-to-child ratios, with a maximum of four in our infant room, eight in our 3-5 room, 10 in our preschool programs, and 12 in our school-age room. (These rooms can be altered to suit the ages of children in our care at any time.) We are blessed to have the ability to serve 34

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children through these various programs.

We are looking forward to offering another quality option for area families. Working together, we can all make a strong and faith-filled future for our children.

Heather Dodd Children First Pittsfield, Ill.

Sees need for better parenting education

In my role as a child advocate and former foster parent, I meet victims and learn of experiences that highlight the tragic and horribly profound impact resulting from child abuse and neglect through issues of mental health, crime, violence and addiction.

So often, these incidences occur as a result of underdeveloped parenting skills. A lack of exposure to healthy parenting is the root behind many problems that affect children today. In order to make steps toward a solution, it is vital that our youth be educated on the responsibilities associated with parenting.

(In) April (as) National Child Abuse and Prevention Month, it is a timely opportunity to look at the substantive ways we can alter these patterns.

Schools have the opportunity to intervene and offer hope through the elective courses offered by the Family Consumer Science Program (FACS). These courses focus on parenting skills, child-development and family living. Many schools offer these classes as electives. It is essential that school administrators guide students towards participating in such courses.

Recently, I sent a letter to the Illinois Principal Association (IPA) urging them to direct attention to the importance of expanding the reach of FACS courses, and incorporating an increased focus on parenting education among students.

Surveys report that 80-87% of all Americans will become biological parents. The FACS courses have the opportunity to increase skills that the majority of our students will utilize every day for two decades of their life. All students would have an opportunity to begin discussing the qualities needed in their partner parent. The ultimate goal in equipping youth with parenting skills is to reduce the incidences of child abuse and neglect. Children raised in an unhealthy family environment often grow to mimic the behavior of their parents. Early parenting education can prevent this from happening.

Government agencies have programs set in place in order to respond to unhealthy family environments. Unfortunately, these programs are set from a reactive position, meaning they are unable to interfere until a problem has arisen. It is imperative for the education system to get ahead of the issues before they arise, beginning with our youth. Educators have an opportunity to change the course of a child’s life and the lives of their children, making a positive impact on future communities.

I encourage you to also reach out to the IPA regarding the educational efforts that need to occur in order to work towards creating and insuring a brighter future for children.

Rene Howitt Founder COPE24 Changing Our Parenting Experience St. Louis, Mo.

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The Coonridge Digest: Freida Marie Crump

Remember, ‘We are all just people’ Greetings from the Ridge If you don’t have indigestion when you wake up in the morning, one good dose of the world news will be enough to make your gut start to cramp. Missing jetliners, Russian land-grabbers, school shootings, meth labs, and global climate change are enough to ruin anyone’s morning toast and coffee. Last week I watched a wonderful actress perform in a play and when I went to congratulate her after the show she said, “It’s wonderful. For two hours a night I don’t have to worry about what’s happening the world.”

But despite all this turmoil, the strangest thing keeps occurring over and over. I was reminded of this weird phenomenon this week when I read book by a young man who’d ridden his bicycle across the United States.

He began in New York as a cynical young dude wanting to get away from the cares of the world, and he ended up in California with a whole different outlook on his country. He said, “I couldn’t believe what I was seeing.

Every place I went, people were not only gracious, but in most cases they wanted to take me in.” He went on and on about the countless families who asked him to spend the night, the park custodians who brought him water and extra clothing, and the cornucopia of meals he tasted as he peddled his way across the country. He

said, “I was worrying about losing too much weight and dehydration. After a week I was afraid that I’d be fed so much that I wouldn’t be able to complete the trip.”

We once had a tour guide from Spain who told me, “You know, no one beats up on you Americans like you do on yourselves.” She said that because of her job leading tourists across Europe she had an advantage in that she not only read the world news, but she spent her life meeting and getting to know folks from every corner of the world. “No one tops the Americans when it comes to simple kindness,” she said. “Most travelers end up being very nice acquaintances. When I put a group of Americans on a plane back to their homeland I’m usually saying goodbye to friends.”

And I’m inclined to think that his milk of human kindness is not reserved for those of us wearing the red, white and blue. I was once trying to guide a group of Americans through Moscow and was looking desperately for the Moskovky Metropoliten, the entry to the subway system. As I stood there trying to read a Russian map and looking more stupid than usual, an elderly Muscovite lady grabbed my arm. She looked too small to be a mugger and too old for a pickpocket. She swung me around, looked me in the eye and said, “Poteryanni?” I stood stupefied and came up with the clever response, “Huh?” “Poteryanni?” she asked. Someone in our group had come across the word earlier in the

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Anyone who has traveled much, whether across this wide nation or

around the world, will attest to the fact that the headlines simply do not tell the whole story. In fact, when it comes to hospitality and a desire to get along, they don’t even tell the right story.”

day and whispered that she was asking if we were lost.

I nodded my head in Russian, then pointed to the subway symbol on my wrinkled map. This little gal didn’t hesitate a moment. She grabbed my elbow and we were off, ducking and dodging our way across Red Square . . . a heavily-scarfed little Russian lady dragging me through the hordes of locals and tourists with my tour group trying desperately to keep my St. Louis Cardinals sweatshirt in their sites. Ten frantic minutes later I found myself standing at the entrance to the subway, making a mental note to inform the U.S. State Department that if the Olympics ever create an event called Little Old Lady Sprinting, vote against it. The Russians will clobber us.

Anyone who has traveled much, whether across this wide nation or around the world, will attest to the fact that the headlines simply do not tell the whole story.

In fact, when it comes to hospitality and a desire to get along, they don’t even tell the right story. Generations

of travelers have filled their journals with heart-warming tales of being helped, guided, fed, led and otherwise aided by strangers. I don’t begrudge the media for telling it like it is, but it’d be nice to have an occasional story about what’s normal. I guess when simple human kindness becomes news then we’re in trouble.

I was struggling through the menu at a Parisian restaurant when a well-dressed man at the next table saw my worried look. He got up, came over to our table, and translated the whole blooming thing for us. When I thanked him he said, “Is fine. You are people. I am people. We are all just people, OK?” Oui, Pierre.

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 75 years ago: 100 percent support for new hospital in Pike 125 Years Ago April 18, 1889 The weather has continued cool this month up to the last day or two. Rain is wanted.

You will regret it if you fail to attend the trades carnival. A most gorgeous array of youth and beauty, costumes and banners, will make it a brilliant scene never to be forgotten. The ladies who will appear in the military drill at the trades carnival have acquired wonderful proficiency.

A goodly portion of the citizenry of Griggsville is attending the circuit court as witnesses in the Tootle arson case.

Charles Parker, aged 14 years, son of C. W. Parker, Esq., of Griggsville, died today of measles.

Dave Kiser has made great improvements in the looks to Detroit on the north by lowering a 10-foot fence to five feet, which gives a nice view to the southern church.

The new mail contractor means business on the road from Pittsfield to Florence. He will run a two-horse wagon daily on time, and will carry passengers and freight.

100 Years Ago April 22, 1914 Editor Swan, of the Republican, is having an “Intertype” machine installed in his office this week. The new machine will, to a large degree, do away with hand type setting and we congratulate our brother on the evidence of prosperity thus manifested.

The United States Senate passed a resolution at 3:21 a.m. today that “the president (Wilson) is justified in the employment of the armed forced of the United States to enforce his demands for unequivocal amends for the affronts and indignities committed against the

United States” in Mexico.

Helen Beard has secured a position as second girl in the Carey dental office where Nola Clark is also employed.

Helen Miller, in cranking her car Monday, received a badly sprained wrist.

John Siegle last week traded 480 acres of land in Arkansas for the Dr. J. H. Ferguson drug store and building in Griggsville.

H. C. Kibler has broken ground for a $4,500 dwelling for Ernest Moreland on his lot on East Washington Street.

75 Years Ago April 19, 1939 Pittsfield’s business men and women lined up 100 per cent behind the hospital in a rousing meeting held in the circuit court room last night. Judge A. Clay Williams, chairman of the hospital committee, addressed the meeting. Pike’s board of supervisors also lined up 100 per cent behind the project, and 72 volunteers came forward to help in fund-raising in the 24 townships of the county.

Continuous spring rains and snow flurries have sent streams and rivers in this section to flood stages, with breaking levees and inundations of much wheat and other crop lands.

An old timer in the Sny country says he never saw the Sny as high before. The Sny levee broke in Ross township at what is known as “Short Slough.”

Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Leeper of the Rockport area and Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Cox went to New Canton Sunday to the Veterans CCC camp. It was “Open House” day and the public was given the opportunity of observing first hand the various workings of CCC life.

Telegrams from U. S. Senator Scott Lucas and Congressman James Barnes yesterday,

announced the approval by President Roosevelt of $1,998,584 WPA grant for Pike county’s two and one-half million county-wide road project.

A son, Floyd Roger, was born Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Burbridge in Blessing Hospital, Quincy. Mrs. Burbridge was the former Evelyn Guthrie.

The last meeting of the Friday class in Bible study, a pot luck dinner was enjoyed at the home of Mrs. John Biddle. The next meeting is postponed until the spring house cleaning is finished and gardens are made.

50 Years Ago April 22, 1964 Special guests at the Pike County Historical Society meeting April 13 were eight descendants of “Free Frank” McWorter whose history was the subject for the evening’s program, presented by Grace Matteson.

Carolyn Foster, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Foster, was recently installed as FHA president of the Pittsfield High school chapter. She received the gavel from the retiring president, Mary Batz.

Miss Lois Willard, daughter of Mrs. Frances Willard of Pittsfield and the late Jess Willard, received her nursing cap at ceremonies held at the Vermont Street Methodist Church, Quincy, March 6.

The population of Pike County has dropped 722 since the 1960 according to the state bureau of statistics, putting the population under 20,000.

Heavy rains in the past five days have washed out the approaches to several bridges, primarily in the New Salem, Barry and New Canton area. Nearly 4 inches of rain were re-

corded in parts of the county for the weekend, and more on Monday night.

C. L. Harshman of Rockport was elected president of Pleasant Hill Community Unit School District number 3 last week. He will succeed Carl Ator of Rockport. Mr. Harshman had been serving as board secretary.

25 Years Ago April 19, 1989 Seven newly-elected Pittsfield city officials were sworn in Tuesday night by Circuit Judge Cecil J. Burrows. They were Mayor Rick E. Conner, City Clerk Tim Belford, City Treasurer W. Dean Niebur, First Ward Alderman Richard L. Ervin, Second Ward Alderman Larry L. Ruble, Third Ward Alderman Roger E. Yaeger, and Fourth Ward Alderman Michael H. Thompson.

Suggestions covered a wide range of subjects as many of the 25 persons present responded to a plea for “input” at a recent meeting of the Pike County Planning Commission, chaired by Gene Webel.

The Pittsfield Theatre Guild is in rehearsal for “Bye, Bye Birdie.” Some of the featured actors and actresses are Travis Puckett, Belinda Dawdy, Kent Carnes, Andy Borrowman, Julie Tomhave, Chad Sealock, Debbie Rahe, and Petty Ottwell.

Three members of Boy Scout Troop 152, sponsored by the Pittsfield American Legion, recently attained Eagle Scout rank. They are Tom Reinhardt, Chris Davenport and Mike Gleckler.

The PHS FFA banquet was held recently. Section 13 President Steve Manker of Griggsville was present. The officers of the local chapter are Mary Green, Jeff White, Trent Hayden, Antony Lacey, Ron Sheppard

Guest Column: Jim Nowlan and J. Thomas Johnson

Fixing Illinois possible, will take time

When we were boys in the 1950s, we were proud to be from wealthy, self-confident Illinois.

Today, many of us in Illinois are in a funk.

When we travel and mention we are from Illinois, there are disparaging responses about our governors being in jail.

Polling confirms our worries that others don’t think much of us. Illinois was the second most “disliked” state in the nation, after California, according to a 2012 survey by Public Policy Polling.

Nor do we think much of our own government.

A Gallup survey released in April found that, by a wide margin, Illinois residents have less trust in our state government than residents in any state in the nation.

Unfortunately, in the face of these factors, Illinois doesn’t know where it is going. We have no statewide plans or planning function to challenge us with grand visions for the future. Instead we lurch from year to year.

That is why we set out to write a book about how to fix Illinois.

First, we need to appreciate the state’s great strengths, which are the envy of the most states.

For example, our transportation infrastructure is second to none. We have 2,300 miles of Interstate highways, far more than most states. O’Hare was recently named the best-connected airport in the nation for both domestic and international flights.

In addition, upwards of half of all intermodal rail freight traffic in the nation flows through the Chicago region.

As for workforce talent, Illinois ranks second among the big states for having 32 percent of its population with bachelor’s degrees or higher.

And of course there is our heartland location.

Our trucks and rail cars can reach much of the nation’s markets in a day’s time.

Finally, there is metropolitan Chicago, a threestate, 11 million person market that fostered far more business facility deals in 2013 than any other metro area, according to Site Selection magazine.

So what to do to reclaim our glory days?

First, we need to get our state government’s fiscal house in order. Business needs predictability and stability; in Illinois we have neither. We don’t need higher tax rates. Instead, we need a revenue base that responds to economic growth.

Using history as a guide, state spending is projected to grow at about 3.7 percent a year on average while revenue is projected to grow at 2.3 percent, according to the University of Illinois Institute of Government and Public Affairs. That is a recipe for persistent instability.

We need to slow spending for Medicaid, our huge health care system for lower income residents. Putting many recipients on private health insurance coverage may do this.

Our revenue system needs to be revamped. We need to broaden the bases of our sales and income taxes, which will increase their rate of growth, and then we can also reduce our tax rates.

To improve our poor business climate, we must reduce our 9.5 percent corporate income tax rate and make further changes in the high cost of our workers’ compensation.

And we have to address our culture of corruption in Illinois, which gives us such a bad name beyond our borders and leaves such a sour taste in our mouths. Cultures can be changed, as with smoking, which is no longer cool.

Yet this takes time. In the shorter term, we have to convince others—and ourselves—that that government is a public trust, not a public trough.

Illinois celebrates its bicentennial in 2018. Now is a perfect time to begin planning for a celebration of all that Illinois can be, once again.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––– n Nowlan and Johnson are former presidents of the Taxpayers’ Federation of Illinois. Their book “Fixing Illinois: Politics and Policy in the Prairie State” (University of Illinois Press, May 2014, $19.95). This is the first in a series of four opinion pieces drawn from their book, which is a primer on Illinois state government with 90-plus suggestions for change.

Outdoor Truths: Gary Miller

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Check out all the buttons

don’t consider myself computer illiterate but I’m also not a tech expert. I fall somewhere in-between.

I used to spend more time learning about new gadgets but now I sort of just maintain until I’m forced to adapt or be left behind. One of the things that I’m trying to adapt to is my digital camera. I know, I know, don’t laugh. I’ve actually had the camera for a couple of years but all I’ve been doing is taking pictures the simplest way I could.

I thought all of the buttons where there so they could sell it for more. (I feel the same way about my cell phone. Why can’t they just give me big numbers, lots of volume, and plenty of light?) I digress. I’ve always wanted to take pictures while I’m hunting or fishing but I never knew how to set up the timer feature. So this year I was determined (forced) to learn. I was tired of looking at all my pictures and always having the check-in station

in the background. It sort of lost the effect of the hunt.

This turkey season I’ve become a picture taking monster. I carry my bipod and my camera and have taken some really neat shots of me holding a turkey while in the woods. I love it.

Now while I’ve really enjoyed the more realistic pictures, they still don’t tell the story of each hunt.

Each photo still has only three basic features; me, a turkey, and the woodsy background. The story is up to me to remember, relish, and share. If I were to show you one of these pictures you would simply admire the bird but be clueless to the effort that was involved in getting that gobbler from the limb to the lens. You might have assumed that it was an easy and effortless hunt and you may be wrong or right.

When you and I look at each other we often do the same thing. We take a mental picture

and quickly add our own story whether that story is accurate or not.

We may assume that a person is rude or kind, arrogant or humble, aloof or approachable.

However, most of the time, we just don’t know.

Life is so much better when we give others the benefit of the doubt. It seems that we all default to seeing the bad and the negative. It’s the first button we learn to use on our mental camera. Maybe it’s time we all realized there are other features that may give us a better look.

And maybe it’s time we learned to use them.

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

and Mike Smithers.

The Pittsfield High School Scholastic Bowl team won the second annual Pike County Conference Scholastic Bowl tournament at West Pike. Team members include Tina Heins, Tyler Zimmerman, Julie Tomhave, Bill Dean, Bob Scranton, Travis Puckett, Betsy Stout, Dawn Myers and Mandy Fox.

10 Years Ago April 21, 2004 Students attending the Pleasant Hill prom April 24 will have to submit to a breathalyzer test before boarding the bus. Plans call for students to board buses at Pleasant Hill High School for prom activities to be held at Lakeside Supper Club in Louisiana, Mo. After hearing two proposals for trimming extracurricular costs, a group of parents, coaches and players from Griggsville-Perry have decided that fund-raisers and participation fees are the way to go.

Based on the nominations of their customers, Wal-Mart in Pittsfield has picked Tom Claxton as its “Teacher of the Year.” Claxton has been a teacher the past 25 years, 18 of those in Unit 10.

The Griggsville-Perry Lady Tornadoes shut out QND 1-0 behind the pitching of Kayla Lipcamon Wednesday. They continued their winning ways with a Monday night 7-6 win over the Lady Saukees.

David Iftner started his new job as Milton’s postmaster Saturday. Both of Iftner’s parents are from Pike County and he spent a great deal of time here growing up. He says he is happy to return to the area.

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

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Iris Mildred Armistead, 94 of Liberty Village in Pittsfield, died Tuesday, April 15, 2014. She was born May 13, 1919, in South-East Missouri, to Adolf and Vera McKee Fish. Her mother died when she was eight-weeks-old and she was raised by her grandparents John and Lily Jane McKee of Pike Station.

She married Ernest Armistead July 30, 1937, and he preceded her in death Dec. 29, 2004. Also preceding her in death was a son, Darrell, brothers Orville Fish and Curtis Fish, and sisters Grace Yokem, Maxine Shives, and Helen Wheatley.

Iris was a member of the Barry Church of Christ. She and Ernest enjoyed camping during the summer months. She was a very sweet person who loved her children very much. She was especially fond of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by son Frank (wife Ruth) Armistead of Barry, son Larry Armistead of Barry, daughter Janie Schlieper (husband Roger) of Pearl, brother Gary Fish (wife Ann) of St. Charles, Missouri, sister Fern Nevels (husband Quentin) of St. Charles, Mo., 9 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held 11a.m.,Saturday, April 19, at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield, with Bro. Jimmy Hodges and Bro. Bill Smith officiating. Special music included “Amazing Grace”, “The Old Rugged Cross”, and “Go Rest High On That Mountain”. The pallbearers were Jeff Armistead, Scott Armistead, Bob Armistead, Martin Stauffer, Curt Loyd, Jesse Schlieper, Philip Armistead, and Nathan Stauffer. Burial was in Pittsfield West Cemetery. Visitation was held Friday at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to Alan Armistead Special Needs Fund or the Barry Church of Christ. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.Airsman-Hires.com

Larry G Lewis, 69, of Edelstein, died, April 16, 2014, at OSF Hospital, Peoria, He was born Oct. 19, 1944 in Pittsfield, the son of Irving James and Emma Mae (Mulkins) Lewis.

Larry graduated from Barry High School in 1964. He married Mary Ballinger in 1964. They divorced in August 1999. Later, Dec. 31, 1999, he married Pamela (Selberg) Dries in Peoria.

He is survived by his wife, and two daughters : Jamie (Dries) Herold with whom he lived, Lisa Watt of Edelstein and the late Jim Watt of Florida; two sons: Jim and Melissa Lewis of North Pekin; Matt and Terri Lewis of Green Valley ; three sisters: Cindy and Ted Preul of Truxton, Mo. Nancy Alford of Cuba; Alma and Howard Harshman of New Salem; brothers: Dale Selberg of Yates City and two sister-in-laws Linda Selberg-Ward of Lewistown and Jeannie Lewis of Quincy.

Larry is survived by the following grandchildren: Kirkland, Dakota, Austin Herold of Edelstein; Jenny Cox of Pekin; James Taylor of Pekin; Scott Taylor of Tennessee; Brittney and Kati Dries of Glasford; Emmalee and Olivia Lewis of Green Valley; Jimmy, Logan, Mason Lewis, Brittney and Danica Goldsby of North Pekin and Zach Lewis-Davis of Pekin and three great -grandchildren Jaxson and Colin Taylor of Pekin, and Zane Taylor of Tennessee.

There are many nephews and nieces in the Kinderhook, Barry, New Salem, Franklin, Pleasant Hill and Pittsfield area.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Wade Lewis (2007) of Barry , a brother-in-law Fred Bowen (2008) and a sister Mary Lewis-Bowen (2011) both of Groveland and a sister-in-law Kathy Kleier-Windish-Selberg (2011) of Yates City.

Larry worked for Caterpillar Inc. for 35 years retiring in 1999. Larry worked part time at Finish Line Ford as a courtesy driver. Larry loved working with wood, fishing, and gardening. He liked driving his Kubota tractor and helping his neighbors. He will be missed by all that knew him. He was a loving father, husband, uncle and grandfather and friend to many.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Weber-Hurd Funeral Home in Chillicothe,is in charge of the cremation and the “Celebration of life” with a service Friday, April 25, from 5 to 7 pm at the funeral home. Burial will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Dorothy Sue Skirvin Dorothy Sue Skirvin, 79, of Clarksville, Mo. died Sunday, April 13, 2014 at her home in Clarksville surrounded by her husband, four daughter’s and family.

She is also survived by four daughters; Deb Skirvin and Michele Womontree of Rochester, Illinois, Donna Suddarth and husband, Bill of Louisiana, Mo. Dorothy McDaniel and husband, Russell of Louisiana, Mo. and Doris Jo Love and husband, Bryce of Louisiana, Mo., 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and two sisters, Shirley Kingery of Pittsfield, and Sandy Pyatt of the state of Alabama and a very special friend, Beverly Robbins of Clarksville, Mo. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 17 at the Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana, Mo. The Rev. Pat Glenn assisted

by Steven Ince and The Rev. Billy Bob Bouyea officiated. Visitation was Thursday at the Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery at Clarksville, Mo. Dorothy was born Nov. 22, 1934 near Clarksville, Mo. the daughter of Ray and Ruby Steele Windmiller.

She married Douglas Clayton Skirvin June 11, 1952 at Clarksville, Mo.and he survives.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Ruby Windmiller and one sister, Becky Robbins.

Dorothy graduated from the Paynesville High School at Paynesville, Mo. She loved being with her family and grandchildren and was an avid reader, loved to sew, fish and loved to have large family dinners.

Memorials may be given to the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be sent to collierfuneral.com

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Frances L. Tucker,91, formerly of Pittsfield, died Friday, April 4, 2014, at the Bickford Cottage in Quincy. Her husband, Ron Wuellfing of Quincy, survives.

Frances was born May 21, 1921 in Pike County. She was the youngest of seven children of Charlie and Hattie Seybold. Frances married Francis (Barney) Carroll in 1939. They had one son, Timothy George, who died in 1955. Bo and Barney were married just shy of 60 years when Barney died in 1997. Frances then married Charles Tucker of Pittsfield who died in 2000.

Prior to residing at Bickford Frances and Ron spent several years in Quincy at Sunset Apartments where she had many friends and attended Mass there at the Holy Family Chapel.

For many years Frances had her own beauty salon in Pittsfield and thoroughly enjoyed all of her clients.

Bo was known for her ready laughter which brought joy to everyone she knew. She was involved in activities in the community and at St. Mary Catholic Church. Bo was very outgoing and a faithful friend to many. She enjoyed spending time with her family and extended family and had traveled to Ireland, Alaska, Hawaii, and it 1997 visited Italy with Pittsfield’s St. Mary youth group and she later took a Mediterranean cruise. She loved playing bridge, dining out, and spending time with Ron and friends at the “boat” in La Grange, MO. Frances was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Barney and son Tim, and her husband Charles Tucker. Also preceding her in death were her siblings: Melvin, George, Helen McLaughlin Biddle, Hulda Moore Smock, Charles R. and infant Margaret.

Frances is survived by her nieces, Ann Jennings of Springfield, Marjean of Billings, Mont., Carlene J. Moore of Chattanooga, Tenn.; nephews, Gene Seybold of Cambridge Minn., Chuck Seybold of Pittsfield and Craig Seybold of Austin, Texas.

Also Jim Carroll of Springfield and Carolyn Ormond of Mt. Sterling.

Services for Frances will be held at St. Mary Catholic Church in Pittsfield Saturday, April 26 at 10 a.m. with a luncheon following at St. Mary Hall. Memorials are suggested to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, United Cerebral Palsy, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or a charity of the donors choice.The AirsmanHires Funeral Home in Pittsfield is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www. airsman-hires.com.

Julianne (Annie) Fesler, 52, of Barry, died quietly Sunday, April 20, 2014, under the unending watchful care of her mother at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Annie was born May 14, 1961, in Quincy to John Arthur and Delilah (Jonie) Hill Fesler. Faced with many challenges, Annie attended school in Pittsfield until the age of 21.

Annie approached life with the zest and unending energy presented by most inquisitive young children. To that end, you always knew when she was in the room, whether the exchange was a “Hi! How are you today?” or “Hi, What’s your name?” she was a one person social committee.

Annie brought a smile on even the toughest day and reminded us how simple life really can and should be. The joy of her life was spending time with family, feeding the cows and hogs on the family farm, helping with household chores, or working in the garden. Annie loved animals and was blessed to have many pets over the years, namely “Peter” her bird, a dog “Pugly”, a dog “Brandon”, and a host of many other toys and friends who were lucky to receive her unending love and care. Life was good for Annie when she was watching her favorite cartoons/television shows, doing latch hook, or writing “mail”.

She will be sadly missed by her surviving immediate family which includes her mother Jonie ,and five siblings: Jon (Marry) Fesler, Jeffrey (Cindy) Fesler, Jerilynn (Robert) Legate, Joey (Karen) Fesler, and Jaynalee Hively. Fifteen nieces and nephews survive: Brome and Marica Fesler; Andy, Cameo, and Luke Fesler and Tabitha Bennett; Kayri Reynolds and Kaydi, Kayci, and Kayli Legate; Noah and Avah; and Izack, Aleck, and Erick Hively, along with 7 great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her dad, “Daddy” Feb. 23, 2014.

A graveside funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m.Thursday, April 24 at Park Lawn Cemetery with Rev. Sheila Kelly officiating.

A visitation will be held with the family meeting friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry. Memorials are suggested to Barry United Methodist Church F.R.O.G Class. or to the donor’s choice.

On line condolences may be sent to Nieburfh.com. The Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry is serving the family.

Lyndle G. Loutzenhiser, 75 of rural Pittsfield died Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. Lyndle was born in Summer Hill, Sept. 14, 1938, a son of Guthrie and Della Johnson Loutzenhiser. He married Harriet Chase Oct. 8, 1958 and she survives.

In earlier years Lyndle drove a school bus for Pleasant Hill School District, worked for local farmers, and drove a gas truck for FS and Shell Oil Company. In 1969 he and Harriet bought their own farm in rural Rockport where they raised livestock and crops until 1989. At that time Lyndle and Harriet began their own trucking business hauling livestock which continued until 2011.

Lyndle was a former Atlas Township Supervisor, and former member of the Pike County Board of Supervisors, Pike County Pork Producers and Pike County Water Board. He was a member of the Midwest Truckers Association and a member of the Pike County Farm Bureau. In addition to farming and trucking Lyndle enjoyed hunting and gardening.

Lyndle is survived by his wife, Harriet and their children; Richard G. Loutzenhiser of New Canton; Cynthia “Cindy“ (Doug) Kattelman of Pittsfield; Deborah “Debbie“ (Mark) Roseberry of Pittsfield; David E. (Patricia) Loutzenhiser of South Bend, Ind. and Cathy A. Loutzenhiser of Barry. Five grandchildren survive; Alicia Loutzenhiser of New Canton; Russell ( Destiny) Loutzenhiser of Hannibal, Mo.; Emily (Cody) Loutzenhiser Dowell of Columbia, Mo.; Kelle (Trenton) Roseberry Monroe of Clovis, N.M. and Cory Roseberry of Pittsfield. One brother, Carroll Loutzenhiser of St. Charles, Mo. and a sister, Iva Loutzenhiser Taylor of Pittsfield also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter at birth.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 19, 2014 at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Bro. Jason Heitman officiating. Visitation was held Friday evening, April 18 at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Interment was in the Miller Cemetery near Atlas.

Memorials are suggested to be made to the Pike County Animal Shelter or the Miller Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.nieburfh.com. The Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield has been entrusted with the service.

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Lois “Jean” Smith, 89 of Pittsfield, and resident of Griggsville Estates, died April 18, 2014 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Jean was born in Morning Sun, Iowa Oct. 27, 1924, a daughter of Robert C. and Nina D. Bohon Bagby. Jean and Billy Lee Smith were married Aug. 2, 1947 in Pittsfield and he preceded her in death in 2002.

In earlier years Jean was a cutter at the Brown Shoe Factory in Pittsfield until it closed then moved to the Hannibal Wolverine Shoe Factory until her retirement. She was a member of the Grace Baptist Church and Home Extension and had sold Avon for several years. She love quilting and was a yard sale enthusiast. Jean led a simple life of faith and family including her extended family.

She is survived by her children; Bob (Mary Ann) Smith of Barry; Dick (Linda) Smith of Hannibal, Mo.; Bruce (Dawn) Smith of Hannibal, Mo.; Carole Jean (Jim) Bachmann of Columbus, Ind.; Mary (Del) Burch of Pittsfield and Ramona (George) Stevens of Wentzville, Mo.. Nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren also survive.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and two sisters, Charlotte Mulkey and Mary Batley.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 25, at the Grace Baptist Church in Pittsfield with Pastor Gary Dice officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., Thursday evening, April 24, at the Grace Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Greenmount Cemetery in Quincy.

Memorials are suggested to be made to the Grace Baptist Youth Camp or Griggsville Estates Activity Fund.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.nieburfh.com. The Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield has been entrusted with the service.

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Eleen Bennett (husband: Cecil) of N.C., Mary Jackson (husband: Derrill) of Palmyra, Mo. Jean Lish (husband: Jack) of Barry; three brothers, Albert “Bud” Flynn (wife: Clare) of Isabella, Mo., Harry “Sam” Pipkin (wife: Billie) of Quincy, Ronald “Skip” Pipkin of Quincy; six grandchildren, Sophia Kiessling, Isabella Kiessling, Natalia Kiessling, Evyn Cramer, Drew Cramer, and Cam Cramer. Sue was also extremely close to her in-laws and her nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Stella Wilkey and Margaret Zaerr and one brother, Alan “Butch” Flynn.

Visitation was held Tuesday, April 22, at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home in Kentland and will be held from 4 p.m.- 8 p.m. (CST), Thursday, April 24, 2014 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home in Quincy.

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She was born in Hannibal, Mo. Aug. 29, 1950 to the late Albert Flynn and Stella (Whitley) Flynn.

She survives. Sue graduated from Quincy High School in 1968 and from Gem City Business College in 1970. She later studied accounting at Danville Area Community College.

On December 20, 1970, Sue married Mel Ward in Quincy. He survives.

She resided in many places throughout her life beginning in Quincy. She had also lived in Pleasant Hill, Wheaton, Danville, and then moved to Kentland where she resided until the time of her death. She was previously a member of the Kentland Chapter of TriKappa. She was also a member of Hull Methodist Church in Hull, and the Danville Tennis Club.

Sue worked her entire life until she moved to Kentland in 2000. She had worked as a secretary and bookkeeper at a variety of businesses in the areas she had lived in. She was also a licensed realtor for several years. She enjoyed traveling, flower gardening, tennis, and exercising.

She cherished spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Sue is survived by her mother, Stella; husband, Mel Ward of Kentland; two daughters, Shea Kiessling (husband: John) of River Forest, Meegan Cramer (husband: Brian) of Dallas, Texas; four sisters, Alice Rupert (husband: Glen) of Peoria,

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Piasa Winery and Pub Mushroom Festival Sunday

By Bob crossen Pike Press The Piasa Winery and Pub in Grafton will host its 11th Mushroom Festival in 12 years after last year’s event was flooded out.

Kathryn Jones, general manager of Piasa Winery and Pub, said people are craving the festival after nearly two years since the last event. Though flooding posed problems last year, Jones said rain is a tradition for the event.

She said the weather will not hold back the festival.

“The folks have already prepared their dishes by that day, so the only reason we would [cancel] is because of flooding or something like that,” Jones said. “We’ve had a lot more phone calls

and questions about it this year. … I think it will be an even bigger crowd than normal.”

The Mushroom Festival is host to a competition for 10 chefs who will each bring their own personalized dish to the festival. Attendees will get a chance to sample each mushroom-themed food and vote for the best one.

Two years ago, a mushroom cupcake took first place. Made with a candy cap mushroom from California, the small sweets left a maple syrup smell hanging in the air.

Jones said she is not sure what is in store for the festival this year as the chefs are tightlipped about their creations.

“Most of them won’t tell us. They want it to be a secret because they don’t want anybody to try and duplicate

it,” Jones said. “The chefs that have participated in the past are pretty big on keeping it a secret.”

Jones said the Piasa Winery and

“They love to come to our festival. … I think it’s really the only bigger festival like this in the area.”

Kathryn Jones

General Manager of Piasa Winery and Pub Pub has a core community of people that visit on a regular basis for drinks and dinner with their friends, noting the

Mushroom Festival promotes the same kind of atmosphere.

People travel from more than an hour away for the event, she said.

“We always have newer people coming through, but we always have a large regular base and they’re from all over the place,” Jones said. “They love to come to our festival. … I think it’s really the only bigger festival like this in the area.”

The Mushroom Festival will be held at the pub Sunday, April 27 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. with live music. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased on-site when they go on sale at 12 p.m. Up to 500 tickets will be sold.

For more information about the Piasa Winery and Pub visit piasawinery.com and like its Facebook page.

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Elvis in Concert at Pere Marquette

Friday, May 2, 7p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Things are about to get “All Shook Up” at Pere Marquette Lodge, when Terry Phillips takes the stage with his salute to the King of Rock and Roll. Terry is a St. Louis-based, award winning Elvis Tribute Artist who specializes in portrayals of all Elvis eras…50's, 60s, & 70's! From the 1950s hits “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Don’t Be Cruel” and “Hound Dog,” to his later smashes “Devil in Disguise” and “Suspicious Minds,” the music of the legend lives on in this special concert experience. Reserve tickets by calling 618-786-2331.

Comedy Show at Grafton Winery

Saturday, May 3, 6 p.m.

Have a laugh while enjoying dinner at the Grafton Winery.

Advance reservations required.

No cancellations. For more information, call (618) 786-3001.

Beverly Farm’s Diamonds and Denim at the Loading Dock

Saturday, May 10, 5:30 p.m.

It’s time to shine your diamonds and dust off your denim because we’re heading to the Boatworks at The Loading Dock in support of Beverly Farm Foundation.

The Glendale Riders will perform, with members of 93.7 The Bull on hand. So put on your dancing shoes and get ready for a night of celebration! Diamonds & Denim (formerly Chicken & Beer Dance), is a community-wide event held for the benefit Beverly Farm’s equestrian therapy program for people who live with intellectual/developmental disabilities on campus and throughout the area.

For more information, visit beverlyfarm.org.

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Grafton Girl Scout Troop 532 collected cans for their food drive on March 29. Troop members pictured with the donations are front, left to right, Arlynn Weber, Katie Schultz, Ariana Davis, Alexis Draper, Katlyn Springer. Back, left to right, Kendal Davis, Avery Kemper, Abby Womack, Eliva Flowers, Reecie Kennett, Alaina Herman, Nina Grant. The donations were given to the Grafton Food Pantry.

The Meeting of the Rivers Foundation (MTRF), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and their many partners are throwing a party for our great rivers! The first annual Great Rivers Festival will be at the National Great Rivers Museum in Alton and the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary in West Alton, Mo., from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday May 17. A party so big, it spans the Mississippi River!

At the National Great Rivers Museum you can look forward to live music, local food and drink vendors, local art vendors, and much more! There will be live bird shows from the World Bird Sanctuary and an appearance

by Serengeti Steve: The Reptile Experience. Other shows include a taxidermy demonstration and lessons on how to catch and prepare Asian carp!

At the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary, canoes, kayaks,

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and stand up paddleboards will be available for the public to try in the calm backwaters of Ellis Bay. Paddling is open to all ages and skill levels but must be 11 years or older to paddle solo.

Visitors will be able to talk to members of the St. Louis Canoe and Kayak Club plus many other paddling enthusiasts about water safety and paddling our great rivers. The paddling portion of the festival will be $5 per person and equipment will be supplied.

For a complete list of show times and events, visit www.mtrf. org. The National Great Rivers Museum is located off River Heritage Parkway (IL Hwy 143) at #2 Lock & Dam Way, East Alton, adjacent to Melvin Price Locks & Dam. The museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and has free admission. For more information, call 618-462-6979 or go online to www.mtrf.org. You can also find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GreatRivers.

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Mushroom Cook-Off Numerous mushroom dishes by local chefs!

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Mushroom Festival Chefs Aerie’s Riverview Winery • Grafton, IL Katey’s Cakes • Jerseyville, IL Crazy Beaver Pizza Lodge • Grafton, IL Mulligan’s West • Jerseyville IL Community Cafe at theYMCA • Alton, IL

Mississippi Half Step • Grafton, IL Franco’s Holiday Inn • Alton, IL Big Kahuna Bar and Grill • Grafton, IL Cultured Table Bistro • Elsah, IL Piasa Winery & Pub • Grafton, IL The 518 • Jerseyville, IL

Grafton Riverside Flea Market Next to Loading Dock Many New Dealers • All dealers have new & varied collectibles 400 Front Street • 618-786-8210

April 26 - 27 • 9am - 5pm Market Dates: Apr 26-27, May 24-25, Jun 28-29, Jul 26-27, Aug 23-24, Sep 27-28, Oct 25-26

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G-P Middle School 'Eagle Eggs'

The Griggsville-Perry Middle School's publicity club sponsored an "Eagle Egg" contest at the school for the Easter season. Quinn Phillips, left, won for most school spirit and Shay Taylor, right, won for most original design. There were 32 entries. The publicity club sponsor is Michele Jacobs.

Open house at Snyder barn May 10 Saturday, May 10, the Pike County Historical Society along with Mr. and Mrs. Larry Snyder will host an open house at 25264 393rd Street, Pittsfield, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to allow people to view the hundreds of Pike County

items collected by the Snyder family.

The barn is full from top to bottom with many unique treasures.

The barn is located ¾ of a mile northeast of Pittsfield on 393rd Street, north of the Little League

Ball Park. Watch for signs.

The East School museum and Shastid House will also be open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

The public is urged to take advantage of the opportunity to see the Snyder collection.

Saint Mary's to host 'Spring Family Festival' Captain Geech and the Shrimp Shack Shooters. Saturday's entertainment will be Exit 54.

There will also be kid's activities including a basketball free throw contest, a dime toss, a football throw, face painting, bingo and a talent show. The talent show will be May 17 at 1:30 p.m. There are two categories, 12 and under, and 13 and up. The talent show will also feature $500 in prizes and four free game tickets for

entering.

There will also be a gun raffle and a basket raffle. The "Stepping Forward with Saint Mary's Walk/ Run" will be held Saturday morning at 9 a.m.

The money raised from the festival will go to the Saint Mary's Catholic Church renovation fund.

For more information call 217285-9881 or visit facebook.com/ saintmaryscatholicchurchofpittsfield.

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Saint Mary's Catholic Church of Pittsfield will be hosting its second annual "Spring Family Festival" May 16 and 17.

The festival is an event open to the community and will have two days of food, entertainment and activities. There will be a food tent and a fish fry Friday evening. The church will also have a beverage tent with soda, water, beer, wine slushies and lemonade shake ups.

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the beginning…

Work began Friday on the first phase of the new First Baptist Church in Pleasant Hill by pouring the concrete footings. Working on the project were, left to right, Gary Gunterman, Irvin Martin and Dewey Davis. In the trenches are Terry Smith, Darrell Martin, Shannon Smith. Doug Cox was on the tractor and Lynn Ator was in the bulldozer.

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Amy Frazer and Chad Knight Amy Frazer and Chad Knight are happy to announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage.

Frazer is the daughter of Marilyn Frazer of Frankford, MO. and Ed Frazer of New London, MO. She graduated from Hannibal-LaGrange College with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. She is employed at SC Data Center.

Knight is the son of Ed and Nancy Knight of Pittsfield. He is employed with the City of Pittsfield.

The wedding will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Louisiana, MO. July 12. The couple plans to reside in Pittsfield.

Richard “Dick” and Nancy Peebles celebrated their 40th anniversary April 12, 2014. The couple was married at the Christian Church in Payson. Nancy is the daughter of the late Merle and Eleanore LIghtle of Payson. Dick is the son of the late Wylvan and Irene Peebles of Detroit.

Nancy taught school for 34 years in the Pikeland district and retired in 2005. Dick worked at FS for the past 15 years and just retired April 11. Their children include Todd (Jessica) Peebles of Milton, Beth (Aaron Greer) Peebles of Pittsfield and Jonathan Peebles of Payson.

Their grandchildren are Taylor and Logan Peebles of Milton and Tripp Kessinger of Pittsfield. the couple enjoyed dinner, cake and presents at Lonzerotti’s in Jacksonville April 12. Everyone enjoyed reminiscing and laughing over old pictures and stories. those attending were their children, grandchildren, Sally Lightle and Carla, Mike and Morgan Allen.

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Margaret Butler of Pittsfield will celebrate her 92nd birthday April 24.

Cards and letters would be welcome at 43834 235th Ave., Pittsfield.

Births A daughter was born to Nathaniel Lee Sealock and Ashley Preston of Pittsfield Saturday, April 12 at 12:54 p.m.

A son was born to Aaron and Lacey Waters of Pleasant Hill Tuesday, April 15 at 10:30 a.m.

Courtney Renee Voepel and Christopher Aaron Edison Courtney Renee Voepel and Christopher Aaron Edison along with their parents are pleased to announce their engagement.

Courtney is the daughter of Ronald and Patty Voepel of Hannibal, Mo., and Christopher is the son of Jerry and Shanna Edison of Milton.

She is the granddaughter of Judith Ann Jones, Hannibal, Mo., and the late Richard Harvey, and Ronald (Sr.) and Mary Jo Voepel of Palmyra, Mo. He is the grandson of Raymond and Janice Harris of Olive Hill, Ky., and the late Frank and Blanche Edison.

The prospective bride is a 2007 graduate of Hannibal Senior High School and a 2011 graduate of Hannibal-LaGrange University, where she received an associate of science degree in nursing. She is employed as a registered nurse at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal.

The prospective bridegroom is a 2002 graduate of Pittsfield High School and he received an associate’s degree from Central Christian College of the Bible in Moberly, Mo. He is employed as youth minister at Milton Christian Church.

A September wedding is planned at the Milton Christian Church.

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By Sam Elliott Pike Press The Illinois General Assembly’s House Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education will conduct subject matter hearings questioning and examining the funding, protocols and practices of the Illinois High School Association.

House Resolution 895 — sponsored by Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia (D-Aurora) — was approved by the state’s House of Representatives in a 55-51 vote Monday, April 7.

The resolution calls for the education committee to conduct hearings concerning “the administration and funding of high school sports, the safety of high school athletes, the systems and protocols of the IHSA, the costs and income associated with the administration of high school sports (including any trademarks or copyrights claimed by the IHSA) and the feasibility of statutorily transferring the duties and functions of the IHSA to the Illinois State Board of Education.”

While dates and details of the hearings have not yet been finalized, the IHSA intends to cooperate fully.

“We wish Rep. Chapa LaVia had provided the courtesy of discussing any issues she believes exist within our organization prior to the introduction of this resolution, which has unfairly cast the [IHSA] in a negative light,” IHSA Executive Director Marty Hickman said in a statement released Monday, April 7. “While we believe the hearings she proposes will be an unnecessary strain on the time and resources of both the General Assembly and the IHSA, we welcome the opportunity to clear up any misconceptions this resolution has created.”

While introducing the resolution to the Illinois House of Representatives, LaVia said it is no longer her intention for the State Board of Education to take over the IHSA’s operations.

“This legislation is about demanding transparency and accountability from an organization that oversees the health, safety and educational development of thousands of Illinois students,” LaVia said in a statement released by the Illinois Press Association Wednesday, April 2.

“Citizens throughout Illinois have been calling for more transparency in government. With the General Assembly once again facing difficult budget decisions, it’s reasonable for the taxpayers of this state to know how the IHSA is spending the funds it is bringing in. I applaud the Illinois Press Association for bringing this to my attention.”

The IPA and the Illinois Broadcasters Association have announced their support for House Resolution 895.

“We thank Rep. Chapa LaVia for introducing this resolution,” IPA Executive Director Dennis DeRossett said. “The IHSA is presently subject to almost no accountability or oversight, they claim to be exempt from both the Freedom of Information Act and Open Meetings Act and they argue that they alone should control any revenue that is ultimately derived from taxpayer-funded sporting events. It should be public knowledge how much revenue is being generated by these events and other exclusive arrangements, along with what percentage or amount of that revenue is being remitted back to the local school districts.”

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit orga-

nization, the IHSA is not subject to Illinois’ Open Meetings Act or the Freedom of Information Act. “To be criticized for that when it doesn’t apply to us is borderline ridiculous,” Hickman told WRMJ’s Jim Taylor in a radio interview Friday, April 4.

The IHSA’s audits, financial statements and annual report to its members are all available for public viewing online at its website, IHSA.org.

“We really feel like we’ve been good corporate citizens in this state,” Hickman told WRMJ. “We have a balanced budget, we do fund our pension, we have a system where we don’t charge schools dues, we don’t charge schools entry fees, we returned $2.7 million to schools last year in revenue and I would put our record up against the state’s at any time.”

Schools’ voluntary enrollment in the IHSA has included waived membership dues for more than 10 years.

Revenue from the IHSA’s most profitable events — the football and boys basketball state championships, which brought in just more than $2 million each last year — and its corporate sponsors is used to offset the costs of the organization’s events, which operate at a deficit.

State championships for sports such as cross country, golf, tennis, water polo, gymnastics and others lose the IHSA money annually, as do events such as the state chess tournament, speech competition, scholastic bowl and journalism contest.

For the 2012-13 school year, the IHSA’s net proceeds were less than $56,000.

Rep. C. D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) — whose 100th District includes Jersey, Greene, Calhoun, Pike and Scott counties — was among those to vote against House Resolution 895, citing the IHSA’s generation of private funds as one reason why.

“The IHSA has private money that comes in to support them. They have boards made up of the people they represent. I think that’s kind of a good reason to leave them alone and let the people affected by it

maintain it, especially with private dollars,” Davidsmeyer said. “I understand the close relationship because they do run the athletics for the high schools, but I don’t think that more government regulation of it will help anything.”

The predominant public opinion voiced to Davidsmeyer convinced him state government intervention into the IHSA is unnecessary.

“The main reason that I was against it was because I had people from our school districts contacting me telling me that the IHSA is doing a pretty good job and they don’t believe the ISBE is able to take on anything else,” he said. “I didn’t have anybody say this is a great thing or that we should really work on this.

All the people I heard from said this is a bad idea. Why would we think about doing it?”

As a coach and athletic director at Carrollton High School, Greg Pohlman has been involved with the IHSA for more than 30 years. He’s spent time serving on various boards and committees within the organization and has seen firsthand how the IHSA is governed and kept accountable by its own membership.

“They have an executive director and a board of directors that governs the IHSA, but they are directly governed by the principals and representatives of the schools who are members of the IHSA,” Pohlman said. “The people who are in charge of the IHSA now — I’ve known Marty Hickman most of my adult life — you’re not going to find a better, more fair, understanding or concrete guy who has a love for not only sports, but for academics as well.”

While issues such as private schools competing against public schools, the number of classes and divisions per sport and geographical postseason assignments are common complaints faced by the IHSA, Pohlman feels the association consistently does its best to serve and benefit its large, diverse membership of schools.

“Any governing body — whether it be the state legislature, a school board or the Boy Scouts — there will

Local school officials feel IHSA does a good job

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press “If it’s not broke, don’t fix it,” was the answer given by three Pike County School officials last week when asked about the Resolution 895.

“I don’t see the need to change anything,” Darrin Craven, athletic director at Griggsville-Perry, said. “I’ve worked with both the IHSA and the IESA and I know they are different but they both do their jobs and do it well.”

Jerud VanDyke athletic director at Western School District agreed.

“I think the IHSA should stay as is, there are already too many changes,” Van Dyke said. “The state governement has not handled education very well, why would they do better with sports?”

Ron Edwards, superintendent at Pleasant Hill said the resolution introduced was passed only by the majority of members present, not a majority of the entire House.

“They have $11 million in the bank,” Edwards said. “It runs smoother than the state.”

always be people that feel there’s a problem and that there’s an easy fix,” he said. “You’re not going to make everybody happy. I’ve seen how they draw lines and make divisions and yeah there have been times we probably felt we should have had certain things or assignments, but I’ve seen how they do it and they’re looking out for the best interest of every school involved.”

High schools that commonly host regional and sectional playoff tournaments gain a financial benefit from their involvement with the IHSA in addition to the home-court advantage its teams enjoy during that round of the postseason.

“It’s pretty beneficial for the schools to host regionals and sectionals, especially for a school our size with a limited budget,” Calhoun High School athletic director Ryan Graner said. “We can get some money back for our athletic programs by hosting those. It’s a major help when we’re trying to stretch every penny as much as we possibly can.”

Supporters of Resolution 895 claim the upcoming hearings with the IHSA will prove beneficial in examining how athletics at the state’s publicly funded high schools are managed by the IHSA. “To reiterate, this is only a resolution, not a substantive piece of legislation,” Sandy Macfarland, chairman of the government relations committee for the IPA, said. “It’s non-binding. Like Rep. Chapa LaVia, we are anxious to see what information is learned at these hearings. I think it’s time we have a discussion concerning the financial and public policy implications of continuing to blindly outsource a profitable and easily sold product — in this case, high school sports — to a seemingly unaccountable third party. Only after these hearings, based on what is learned — or perhaps not learned — do we think the General Assembly ought to initiate legislation.”

Those who feel the IHSA doesn’t need state government oversight or intervention question the timing of the resolution, which comes at a time in which area high schools have seen the state come up short on its funding to local districts.

“It just seems to me like the state should have bigger fish to fry right now than trying to go after an organization that is above water and not charging schools and is providing all these services for schools,” Graner said. “It’s not like there’s been any major breakdown with our state organization that runs athletics.”

For more information on House Resolution 895, visit www.ILGA. gov. To view the IHSA’s complete statements regarding the resolution and upcoming hearings, visit www.

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G-P approves resolution to change funding

By JEANETTE WALLACE Pike Press The Griggsville-Perry School Board registered its support of a resolution that involves local school funding during its meeting Wednesday, April 16.

The Illinois Association of School Boards and the Illinois Association of Administrators have created a draft resolution regarding local school funding. School boards have been asked to consider adopting it, which G-P did last week, so those organizations can then take the responsibility of distributing it to all of the general assembly members. Each local school district is also asked to contact its local legislators to get the resolution put into effect.

“There’s a push and a huge consideration of revamping the school funding formula that would be relatively beneficial for us,” Andrea Allen, Griggsville-Perry superintendent, said.

A sample resolution can be found at http://www.iasb.com/govrel/lsfr14.pdf.

The change would most likely be phased in over one or two years.

Allen explained that the school’s general state aid appropriation is over $1.4 million but when it was pro-rated, that was cut to $1.2 million. Had the resolution been in affect, it would gain the school another $59,500 in the first year of phasing in.

“I think it’s a good thing,” Allen said.

“It’s kind of an eye opener when…that resolution, they asked us to go back to year 2009 to look back and see what has happened in your school district and I think we forget sometimes that since FY10 [fiscal year 2010] actually we have lost six teaching positions.”

The board amended the changes to the 2013-2014 school calendar that had to be made due to snow days. Allen reported that all extra emergency days and “act of God” days were submitted to the state and have been approved. The last day of school will now be May 30.

The board also granted non-probationary status (tenure) to Kathy Dyer beginning in the 2014-2015 school year.

Several athletic positions for the 20142015 seasons were approved, as well.

Darin Craven was employed as the district athletic director. Todd Bradshaw will be the high school boys’ basketball coach and Garrett White will be the junior high boys’ basketball coach. Troy Kennedy was employed as the high school girls’ basketball coach. Darin Craven will be the junior high baseball coach, while Bill Craven will be the junior high softball coach.

At the beginning of the meeting the board went into a 50 minute closed session and the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

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Members of the Determined Detroiters were out recently learning about goats and showmanship. The group using the grassy area between the East Pike Lending Library and the town hall. Group members were, left to right, Chloe Ward, Alexus Wade, Jayden Goody, Lainey Kirk, Kaylee Harrrison and Isabella Vortman Back row, Haven Fields, Lucas Kirk, Ryan Tunget and Wesley Gooding. The group will have a pulled pork dinner May 4 at 1 p.m. at the town hall.

By Paige Wassell, Brianna Reel, Thomas Hull and Shania Hutton Every other year Mrs. Kim Gerard of Pittsfield High School offers a class called Health Occupations. This class is very beneficial to any student that wishes to enter the healthcare field. Throughout this class students have the ability to explore different options and occupations in the health field by experiencing firsthand what goes on in each field of study. “At first I wanted to go into radiology, but after our class did some more research on it I decided it wasn’t the job for me so I decided to try nursing and I didn’t quite like that either. I’m not sure what I’m doing yet, but because of Health Occ. I know that neither of those jobs is for me,” said Brianna Reel, a student in the Health Occupations class.

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PHS yearbook were recently honor by two different organizations that recognize talent in yearbook editing. Left, the 2013 yearbook editor, Katie Hull, and 2012 yearbook editor, Audrie Geisendorfer show off the plaques they received for their respective yearbooks.

PHS yearbooks receive awards By beth zumwalt Pike Press The Pittsfield High School yearbook staff recently received word that they have been recognized for achievements with both the 2012 and the 2013 yearbooks.

The 2012 yearbook, with a theme of “Just Press Play,” was included in Herff Jones’ book called “Ideas that Fly,” which showcases yearbooks from across the country for outstanding achievements. The 2012 Saukee yearbook was acknowledged for design, specifically for division pages. Audrie Geisendorfer was the editor of the 2012 yearbook

and designed the pages that were published.

Geisendorfer is pursuing a degree in Art at John Wood Community College.

Representative Liz Cox presented yearbook adviser, Linda Belford, with a letter of recognition from Herff Jones and a copy of “Ideas that Fly.” For its 2013 yearbook with a theme of “Transforming Traditions,” Pittsfield High School has also received recognition from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA). They earned the highest award, an AllAmerican rating, with Marks of Distinction in concept/essentials, coverage, design and writing/

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The 2013 editor, Katie Hull, as on hand to accept the acknowledgement along with the current Yearbook staff who worked on the book--Kayla Schacht, Brandi Cothren, Alyssa Cothren, Brooke Gratton, Delanie Casto, Cady Klatt and Brianna Reel.

In addition to Hull, the other 2013 graduates who were on staff include co-assistant editors Addie Cunningham and Destiny Miller, Jessie Bruce, Brittany Miller and Amanda Pope.

Hull is currently studying graphic design at John Wood Community College and plans to transfer to attain her bachelors degree.

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“Students in the health occupations class are lucky to have so many wonderful adults in the community who volunteer to come into the classroom to discuss their career choice and education. Many allow the students to come to their workplace and demonstrate skills and equipment used in the health field. The health occupations class collaborates with chiropractors, dentists, the hospital, the health department, pharmacists, veterinarians,

eye doctors, school counselors and nurses, physical and occupational therapists, and nursing homes. Another wonderful opportunity for the students is when they assist with the Pike County Health Fair held at the Crossroads Center every other year,” said Mrs. Gerard.

One example of a class trip was in December when Dr. Paul Hibbert invited the class to the new Quincy Medical Group after giving his job presentation to the class. During this field trip he gave the students a tour of the new building then ended the trip by teaching the class how to apply a cast on one another.

At the end of the day the students all went home with their very own cast. Dr. Hibbert is just one example of health care professionals in the community who donates his time to help educate the health occupations class.

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What’s Happening Wednesday, April 23, 2014

BARRY n A fundraiser for a new roof will be held at the Barry American Legion Hall, located at 600 Decatur Street in Barry, Friday, Apr. 25, from 4-7 p.m..

A free will donation will be taken.

Catfish, baked beans, cole slaw, potato salad, dessert and drink will be served.

Proceeds will go to a new roof for the Legion building. n A Red Cross blood drive will be held Apr. 25 from 2:30-7 p.m. at the Western Community Unit District 12 High School, 401 McDonough, in Barry. n Western CUSD 12 annual Art Show will be Apr. 29 and 30. Artwork from students K-12 will be shown.

Refreshments will be provided. An awards ceremony will be held in the cafeteria after the Elementary Spring Program. Awards will be handed out in various categories. n Purchase a ticket and help Western After Prom! For each $10 ticket, win $100 in Lia Sophia jewelry. For more information contact Ellen Archambo at 217-335-2607.

BAYLIS/FISHHOOK n The 138th annual Fairmount Township Sunday School Convention will be held May 4 at Woodland Church, located between Fish Hook and Baylis. The Sunday School worship will begin a 10 a.m. with the morning message brought by Becky Long. There will be a basket lunch at noon and an afternoon service starting at 1:30 p.m. Music will be performed by the mother-daughter duo Harmony.

DETROIT n Anticipation will be in concert at the Detroit Christian Church Saturday, May 3. Fellowship at 5:30 p.m., concert at 6:30 p.m.

GRIGGSVILLE n The Western Il Fair is searching for young ladies between the ages of 16-21 who would be interested in competing for the title of the 2014 Miss Western Il Fair Queen. An informational meeting will be held Sunday April 27th at 4 pm at the fair grounds.

For mor information contact Beth White at 217-370-3638. n Griggsville-Perry FFA Pork Chop Supper will be Apr. 25 from 4-7:30 p.m. They will be serving individual sandwiches and meals. Advanced tickets are available from FFA members but there will be plenty, so they are not required. Proceeds go to support FFA leadership programs and State Convention.

PLEASANT HILL n The Save the Pike County Fair Softball Tournament will be held May 31 and June 1 at the Pleasant Hill ball diamond.

PITTSFIELD n Helping Hands Ministry sponsored

by Calvary Baptist Church in Pittsfield will be held the second Saturday of every month from 9-11 a.m. Free to all

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in need are household cleaning items, paper products, baby care products, personal hygiene items, laundry items and more. Open to all families in need.

Enter in back door just off the parking lot. Watch for bright signs. n Pittsfield Garden Club will meet Apr. 25 at 2 p.m. at the Senior Center in Pittsfield. The program on perennials will be titled “The History of Tulips” and will be given by Sue Quatrocchi. The hostesses will be Barbara Bartlett, Debbie Wood, and Jan Gwartney. n A spring taco salad lunch fundraiser will be held Friday, Apr. 25 from 11-1 p.m. at the Shaw Auditorium, located at 220 W. Adams in Pittsfield.

Proceeds will go to the Pike County Senior Citizens. n A Princess Tea Party will be held April 26 at the Pike County Senior Center from 9-11 a.m. n Silver Wings country music show will be held at Carl’s Cardinal Inn Apr. 26 from 6-8:30 p.m. For more information, call Kathy Beasley at 660-676-2301. n A Red Cross blood drive will be held April 28 from 2-6 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Parish Hall, 219 N. Jackson St. in Pittsfield. All donors will receive a gift from a community business. To schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: StMarysCathChurch. Please bring photo I.D. n Pittsfield Rotary Club will raffle a whole Berkshire hog. Proceeds will be used for local projects, including a grain bin rescue tub to be donated to a fire department in Pike County. Drawing is planned for Apr. 30. Contact a locat Rotarian or call 217-491-5805 for tickets. A special thanks is given to R&K Beef, Inc. for donating the Berkshire hog and to Ed Kabrick Beef, Inc. for processing it. n National Day of Prayer will take place Thursday, May 1. Prayer on the Square will be at noon on the courthouse square in Pittsfield. PCMA will provide a free light lunch beginning at 11:30. Community leaders will guide prayer. Later, for those who could not attend, churches will gather for a National Day of Prayer service at Calvary Baptist Church, 180 S. Franklin St. in Pittsfield from 7-8 p.m. for more information or for prayer resources leading up to this day, contact Pastor Michael Pierce at 217-285-2426 or pastormike@pittsfieldfirst.com, or go to www.commit2pray.com. n The Pike County Illinois Relay For Life Survivor dinner will be Saturday, May 3 from 12-2 p.m. It will be held at the Senior Center in Pittsfield. If you have a survivor that you would like to register or have any questions, please contact event chair Brandy Allred at 217-779-9297. n Pittsfield Main Street will be sponsoring its first ever Family Day May

Those wishing to sign up for summer sewer rate with the City of Pittsfield must do so before May 1, 2014.

in and around the Pike County Area

3rd from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., located on and around the square. There will be lots of free family fun, games, prizes, dancing, Civil War events, food, and many other activities.

Jodi Moody, Joan Shade, Wayne and Peggy Cawthon, Paul Staley, Michael Scheibe, Janet Shaw, Steven Smith, Thelma Haughey, Dale Johnson, Roger Loyd.

n Illini Community Hospital will hold a blood drive Thursday, May 15 from 2 - 5:30 p.m. at the Illini Community Hospital Bloodmobile, located at 640 W. Washington. Sign up by calling Charlie Hull at 217285-2113 x3810 or online at www. bloodcenter.org.

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

n St. Mary’s Spring Festival Talent Show will be held May 17 at 1:30 p.m. Cash prizes are available. Two categories are available: 12 & under, 13 & up. CAll 217-285-9881 for a registration street. They can also be picked up at the school office or the William Watson Hotel. This contest is open to the public.

ON GOING n Helping Hands Ministry sponsored by the Calvary Baptist Church in Pittsfield will be held the second Saturday of every month from 9-11 a.m. Free to all in need are household cleaning items, paper products, baby care products, personal hygiene items, laundry items and more. Open to all families in need. Enter in back door just off the parking lot. Watch for bright signs. n A weekly Bible study will be held for seniors every Wednesday morning at McDonald’s in Pittsfield. It will be led by David and Charlotte Hamilton.

For 2014, there will be an in-depth study of the book of Hebrews. This Bible study will run until Nov. 19.

Bible study begins with coffee and visiting from 9-9:25 a.m. in the recreation center. Bible exposition begins at 9:25 and concludes at 10 a.m. Registration is free and there are no material costs.

A free study guide is available each week. n Bible studies for 2014 will be held at the Perry United Methodist Church Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Wednesdays at 9:30 p.m. at the Griggsville United Methodist Church.

The book of Ezekiel will be studied.

This Bible study is sponsored by the 7 congregations of the Bright Star Parish but is open to absolutely everyone. If you have questions, feel free to contact Pastor Dave at 217-833-2575 or 217833-2457. 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,

n Stamp Club Night every second Monday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Pike County Health Department in Pittsfield with Amanda Woodward. n ‘Fill Your Box’ Card-making Class meets on the 1st 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, 285-6480. All Pike County women are welcome. n Exercises classes will be held at the Senior Center in Pittsfield Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:15-6:15.

They are for both men and women.

These classes are easy enough that most can do them. If you have any questions, feel free to stop by the Senior Center or call 217-285-4524. n The Pittsfield High School Athletic Dept. is looking for a way to get alumni of PHS addresses. If you are yourself, or if you know the person who is in charge of planning your class reunions, please contact Athletic Director Don Bigley at 217-285-6888 or email dbigley@pikeland.org. n 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 217370-8142 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

Ladies Day

Saturday, April 26 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.

APRIL 28 THROUGH MAY 3, 2014 and

MAY 5 THROUGH MAY 10, 2014 Monday through Friday • 7 a.m. TO 8 p.m.

Saturday • 7 a.m. TO 4 p.m.

No electronics, hazardous materials, asbestos, pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, petroleum products, household and industrial chemicals, paint, anything flammable, yard waste or brush, garbage and tires.

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser Sunday, April 27 Serving 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Crossroads Center 125 W. Jefferson, Pittsfield

Adults $6 • Children 10 or younger $4

n Belleview Community Church “Teen Drop-In” every third Sunday night of the month for ages 12-18 at 5:30 p.m. n 12 Step Al-Anon Family Support Group for alcohol and narcotic addiction every Monday 8 p.m. at First Christian Church 225 N. Memorial, Pittsfield. (Breezway entrance). For more information, call Betty at (217) 285-6191. n Addicts Victorious support group meeting Tuesday nights 6-7 p.m.

Church of the Nazarene Family Center. n Scrapbooking every third Wednesday per month 6-8 p.m at the Hull Community Center by Marie Woods. n Blood Pressure Checks Liberty Village of Pittsfield will provide free checks the last Monday of every month at the Hull Community Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free soup and sandwich will be provided by Liberty Village and transportation will be provided by the Western Public Transit for anyone to and from the center! n The Pike County Health Department is now offering IDPH approved on-line food service sanitation classes. Both the initial 15 hour “certification class” and the five hour “refresher” class are offered.

Participants must have internet access and an e-mail address to sign up. A registration form can be downloaded from the Pike County Health Department website at www.pikecoilhealth.org, Call Jane Johnson at (217) 285-4407, ext 118 for more information. n Pittsfield Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star meets every fourth Monday at the Masonic Lodge at 7:30 p.m. n T.O.P.S. Meeting at the Milton Christian Church Annex every Tuesday, weigh-in 6-6:30, meeting 6:30 p.m. The group is open to the public. For information, call Shanna Edison 217-723-4034 or email shannad81@gmail.com. n Pittsfield Lions Club meets the first and third Thursday of every month at Carl’s Cardinal Inn. 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 plan-

ning counseling Mon.-Thurs., except Tues. a.m. and Wed. p.m. when clinics are held. Blood pressure screenings Tues. 2-4 p.m. The health department is closed on Fridays, although essential services are available. For more information, call 217-285-4407. New WIC walk-in clinics: Monday through Thursday,-to 10:45 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Children’s group nutrition education available second and fourth Thursdays at 1 p.m. No appointments necessary. For more information call 217-285-4407, x137.

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

No appointment necessary.Two Rivers Regional Council Office at 120 South Madison, Pittsfield.

n The Pittsfield Meal Site located in the First Christian Church Fellowship Hall, 225 N. Memorial offers daily meals at noon, Monday-Friday. Please call Connie at 285-6150 the day before or by 8:45 a.m. the day of the lunch, or any time before the day you would like to eat with us. Donation only for seniors over 60. Those under 60 are required to pay the full cost. 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 deadline to order an engraved brick that will make up the base of an electronic sign Winchester High School student council is raising money to have built in front of the high school is April 30. All donations made by then will be recognized during the ground breaking ceremony in early May. For more information, visit www.winchesterschools.net or contact Laura Dukett at 217-742-3151 ext. 211 or ldukett@winchester.k12.il.us.

n The Calhoun County Visitors Center will open its doors Saturday, May 4. The Brussels Village Hall will be the location for this visitors center.

It will be open weekends only on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m.

- 4 p.m. through Sept. 28. The center will provide free maps, directories, and historical information about Calhoun County to visitors.

n The Lesters will perform Sunday, May 11 at 6 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Mt. Sterling, located at 117 W. Washington St. as part of the summer concert series. For more information, call 217740-9234.

n Senior Services Plus’s Annual Feed the Need Concert will be held at the Riverfront Ampitheater, located at 1 Riverfront Drive in Alton June 7.

Local favorite The Harman Family Bluegrass Band is to be the opening act and John Michael Montgomery will be the event headliner. All proceeds will benefit the Meals on Wheels program. Tickets are available online at senioreservicesplus.org and at the agency’s Alton center, located at 2603 North Rodgers Avenue in Alton. For more information, call 618-465-3298 or 1-800-233-4904.

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FOR CITY OF PITTSFIELD RESIDENTS ONLY PLEASE BRING PROOF OF RESIDENCY

Mississippi Valley Christian Service Camp

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.

No cover charge- Music, Shopping, Finger Foods and Wine

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PRAYER ON THE SQUARE Thursday, May 1 at noon

Join us on the south side of the courthouse for free hot dogs & drinks (starting at 11:30). Worship and prayer begin at noon.

COMMUNITY PRAYER SERVICE

Thursday, May 1, 7:00 –8:00 PM

Gather from 7-8 PM for a prayer service at Calvary Baptist Church (180 S. Franklin in Pittsfield).

Sponsored by the Pike County Ministerial Alliance & local churches

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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

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Egg hunts abound in Pike County

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Cadee Hansen, a kindergarten student at Pleasant Hill was excited to hunt for her bags of candy! Children at the hunt was able to pick out an Easter egg with money filled inside it after they found bags of candy..

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The Pearl Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Pearl Events Committee had more than 45 children in attendance looking for more than 2,500 eggs hid throughout the park. Each age group had a prize token for an Easter basket. Finding the tokens were; left to right, Noah Booth in the 10-13 age group, Leah Mellor, in the 3-4 age group, Liam Summers in the 0-2 age group, Adrionna Walters, in the 5-6 age group and Benjamin Mellor, in the 7-9 age group.

Easter at Liberty Village

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Looking kinda of like a bag lady there, aren’t you McKinley? McKinley Lowe did very well at the Easter Egg hunt in her age division even having to use her teeth to carry all of her bags.

Jeremy Fralix, rehab director at Liberty Village, left, and his wife Laura, help their son, Gideon, hunt eggs during Liberty Village’s Easter egg hunt Friday, April 18.

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Kenny Bailey, right, holds Eli Duncan as he tries to sneak a bite of Bailey’s chocolate.

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Jackson Cooney, front, and Chase Morrow, back, aren’t quite sure what to make of the Easter egg hunt.

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Anna Peterson finds her first Easter egg at Liberty Village’s Easter egg hunt.

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

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100 AUTOMOTIVE FOR SALE: Toyota Prius, 55,000 miles. 45 mpg. Silver color, good condition, thorough maintenance records.

Serviced 11 April. Asking $10,000. Jerseyville. Phone: 618-49807018. 4.30

200 BUSINESS SOUTH SIDE SHOP 987 W. Washington St. Next to Neal Tire. Used furniture, beds, appliances, antiques, vintage, home decor, tools, and lawn mowers. Something for almost everyone. Open 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 7 days a week.

New items arriving daily. We buy, sell & trade. 4.23 Rick's lawn equipment Parts and services for all brands. Tillers, lawn mowers, chain saws, blowers and seedeaters. We sell the best and service the rest.

Gravely, Stihl, Husqvarna, Zero turn mowers on sale!

Pick-up and delivery. Hwy 54, west of the Illinois bridge.

573-754-5055. 6.25 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

400D FOR RENT Pike County 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 217-2855925. 5.28 Newly remodeled office space on the square in Pittsfield. For more information, call 217-473-8811. TF for rent: 2 BDR bungalow, newly remodeled, Pleasant Hill. References required. Send inquiries to: General delivery\Rental.

Pleasant Hill, IL 62366. TF

GOOD SELECTION MATTRESS sets starting at $199 for twin size. End tables starting at $119. Swivel rockers starting at $299. Sofas and reclining sofas. Miller furniture, 115 West Washington St., Pittsfield. Phone 1-217-2856212. 5.7 GOODYEAR T125/70D15 95M Temp. spare for 1998 Buick. Never used. $20. 217285-4975. TF

1500 YARD SALES

DRIVERS wanted to make daily runs to Quincy. Must have a CDL and good driving record. Apply in person at Hofmeister Welding, Inc. 402 N. Wall St. Griggsville, IL 62340. No phone calls. 4.23

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

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

eastside health & rehab. Pittsfield, IL. RNs, LPNs and CNAs. All shift available. Come in and apply. 4.23 CHURCH PIANIST Sunday morning in SVC in Jerseyville, prelude/hymns/ postlude and accompany vocal soloist. Classical training preferred. By audition.

618-374-2858. 5.7

maintenance position The Center for American Archaeology in Kampsville, IL is seeking skilled applicants for full-time employment.

Must be experienced in carpentry, plumbing, grounds, small engines, old buildings, and light cleaning. $28,000/ yr compensation and benefits. Six months probationary period. Send resumes with two references to CAA P.O. Box 366, Kampsville, IL 62053. Inquiries: caa@ caa-archeology.org or 618653-4316. 4.23 NPDL IN GRIGGSVILLE is accepting bids for mowing.

Written bids will be accepted until 4/25. 119 S. Corey or P.O. Box 419, Griggsville, IL, 62340. 4.23 TANDUM AND TRAILER truck drivers wanted. Call 217-242-0838. 4.30 WORK WANTED Pike County odd jobs, cleanup, lawn care, carpentry, painting, dry wall, gutters, stump removal. 217-491-5872. TF

LOOKING FOR pasture ground to rent. Will use cattle, together with rotational grazing techniques to build the soil. 217-370-2743. 4.23

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: Renovated winter 2014!! New cabinets, flooring, fresh paint & more; one bedroom apts. in Hardin; water/sewer/trash included; no dogs, no smoking; $350/ mo, deposit required; call 618-576-2662. 4.30 for rent: 3 bedroom, 2 bath house. Full basement in the country outside of Kampsville, IL. No pets. Call 217-370-7310. 5.7

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

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

My Land lo­cat­ed in Sec­ tion 18 SW of Pearl is pri­ vate prop­er­ty. Hunt­ing, fish­ ing, trap­ping, tres­pass­ing, for any pur­pose, with­out the writ­ten, signed per­mis­sion of the own­er, is strict­ly for­bid­den.

Vio­la­tors will be pros­e­cut­ed.

Ti­mothy Brink­man. 3.19.15

1100A REAL ESTATE Calhoun County MULTI-UNIT RENTAL property. Great income producing property. Priced to sell! Call Chris at the Bank of Calhoun. 618-576-2211.

TF

1100D REAL ESTATE Pike County large, new beautiful home near Summer Hill for sale with 19 1/2, acres, a finished basement, pond, inground 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

DON't pay high heating bills eliminate them with an outdoor wood furnace from Central Boiler Call Today. 217236-3022. TF

wanted: licensed beautician to work 1 day a week, approximately 3 hours. Apply in person at West Pine Retirement Village, 508 W. Pine St., Jerseyville. 4.30

bed queen Pillowtop mattress set. New in the plastic. $175. Can deliver. (618)7722710. 5.7.14

615 HUNTING

1100E REAL ESTATE Scott County

Time Clocks, Acroprint 125 $100 and Acroprint 150 $125. Call Jane at 618-4981234. TFN

LOCAL HUNTER looking to lease hunting ground. Short term/long term. 217-829-4008.

2.27.15

for sale 8 ft disc, like new generator, wagon, hog cart.

217-734-1811. TF

900C NO TRESPASSING Jersey County

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 1-217242-7262. tf

FOR SALE: garden tiller.

Call 731-691-6831. 5.7

for sale: Perfection cook stove, apt. size, gas, 20 inches wide, white with LP orifices, $75. Contact Rose at 217-734-2875. 4.23 recliners recliners recliners, including the extra large body rest lift recliner made by best chair, the best in the industry. The back lays flat for resting or seat lifts up to standing position. Also power lift recliners in small and medium size. Also good selection rocker recliners and space saver recliners. All sizes and colors. Heat and massage recliners, come in and try them out. Miller furniture. 115 W. Washington St., Pittsfield. Monday through Friday, 9-11 a.m., 12:30 to 5 p.m. Sat. 9-11 a.m. . 4.23

600 HELP WANTED drivers: local Springfield, MO ocmpany.

Earn up to .38+ w/ incentive pay. Looking for professional drivers to haul regional freight.

Offering good benefits. Sign on bonus and home every 7-10 days. 866-374-8487 www.drivetransland.com. 4.23 DRIVERS: Dedicated.

Regional. Home weekly/biweekly guaranteed. Start up to $.44 cpm. Great benefits + bonuses. 90% no touch freight. 70% drop & hook.

877-704-3773. 4.23

Saturday May 3, 2014 • 10:00 AM Auction Location: 610 North Jackson Pittsfield, IL

• 1 1⁄2 story Bungalow Home • ~1100 s.f. 2 Bedrooms • Hardwood floors!

• Vinyl Siding, 3 Porches!

• GFA Furnace & Hot Water • Large ~ 80’x 160’ Lot • ~15x22’ Detached Garage • Great Location!

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

615 HUNTING

WANTED Helper for a DORS client in Pittsfield. Must be reliable, non-smoker and have your own transportation. 217-491-0383. 4.23

500 FOR SALE

• 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

600 HELP WANTED

HOUSE FOR RENT f3 BR, 1.5 BA located in Southern Pike County. Pikeland School. $525/mo, security deposit, no smoking, no pets. (217)8832820. 4.30

LOOKING FOR a home to rent in Winchester? Call Lyle with Jones Real Estate at (217)-652-2522 for more details. 4.30

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.

CLASSIFICATIONS • 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*

PART-TIME nights and weekends. Must be good with people. Must be able to life 40 lbs. Please send resume to: Job Applicants, P.O. Box 70LS, Pittsfield, IL 62363 4.30

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

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GENERAL INFORMATION 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-

home in country for sale or rent. 3 BR, 2 BA, completely remodeled. No pets. Deposit and references required. 918-223-7780.

Located in New Canton. 4.23

400E FOR RENT Scott County

The People’s Marketplace Classifieds

deer hunters: Rent Pittsfield country home away from home. 3 BR, sleeps 6+, fully furnished, move-in ready.

573-549-2530. Cell: 636-3586994. TF Local Hunter looking to lease a farm in Pike County or Northern Calhoun County 217491-0181. TF Prime pike & Macoupin County deer hunting property for lease. 217-370-9408. 4.30 deer hunting Northern Pike County, IL. Over 150 acres (might split up 60%-40%) timber, CRP, ponds and creeks. Walk in hunting. No outfitters. Lease and insurance required. $50 per acre minimum. Archery and shotgunfull season. By landowner. 217336-2191. 4.30 seeking land ~200 acres to lease for bow/gun season in Pike or surrounding counties.

Personal lease for hunting only, not an outfitter. 601-466-4436. 5.7

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

Looking for a new home site? Check out Valley Tree Estates in Winchester. Large lots with city utilities in quiet and peaceful subdivision.

Call Lyle at (217)-652-2522 for more details. 4.30

1200 SERVICES Piano lessons available at A Heart of Music studio, now enrolling for July!

Contact Becky: rsbfitzmaurice@gmail.com or visit rsbfitzmaurice.musicteachershelper.com. 4.23 i have a pickup truck. Spring cleaning has changes. I will haul to the dumpsters for a reasonable donation. Also available for odd jobs and mowing. Call Ron 217-2484278. 4.23 Smith lawn service 20 yrs experience. Fully insured. Free estimates.

217-370-5416. 5.7

1400 WORK WANTED work wanted Odd jobs, cleanup, lawn care, carpentry, painting, dry wall, gutters, stump removal. 217491-5872. 4.23

1500D YARD SALES Pike County AUCTION April 25, 2014. 5 p.m.

Colliver winery, #2 Rooster Way, Barry, IL. Selling: Cane chairs, rocker, wardrobe, large lot wooden boxes, orange crates, antique toys, coffee grinder, lighted beer signs, garage full of long handled tools and hand tools. Partial estate of Berniece Ogle Doyle, consignments from Barry Baptist Church and others. Lister Auction Servie, not responsible for accidents. More information and pictures at AuctionZip #36719. 4.23 mega yard sale Sat., Apr. 26. Summer Hill Park.

Clothes, vintage rustic items, crafts, microwave, music, sewing machine, misc. items. 8 a.m. - ? 4.23 PITTSFIELD: 1118 Sunset Drive, Monday-Friday 7 a.m. 7 p.m. 4/28-5/2. Girls and boys, infants to size 8, toys, teenadult clothing, carseats, households, books/CDs, too much to mention! Freesmeyer 4.23

Check website or call for terms, info or to view home prior to auction!

Also selling Antiques and Collectibles • Antique Furniture • Appliances & Misc.

Attorney- Eddie Carpenter 305 W. State St, Jacksonville, IL 217-245-7015

LOUISE JONES ESTATE James Jones - Executor Curless Auction – Brian Curless Auctioneer 217-242-1665 IL Lic. #440000013 www.curlessauction.com

AUCTION

GUNS - TOOLS - PRIMITIVES – 50, 60 & 70s TOYS - ANTIQUES - ARROW HEADS - HOUSEHOLD & COLLECTABLES

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SALE 311 E. JEFFERSON Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 9-3. Furniture, chairs, tables, windows, doors, DIY projects, fabric, paint, vintage smalls. 4.23

Public Consignment Auction FARM MACHINERY ~ ANTIQUE EQUIPMENT ~ LAWN & GARDEN VEHICLES ~ MISC. EQUIPMENT

SAT., MAY, 3rd • 2014 @ 10 A.M. AUCTION HELD: At the Scott County 4-H Grounds, 401 North Walnut St. Winchester, Il. Under the clear span Building.

KENNY COLLISON, Winchester, IL. Will sell: GUNS: Ruger model 357 Blackhawk 6 shot pistol w/wood grip – Mossberg 500A 12 ga. Pump - Winchester 22 cal. model 67 bolt action rifle – Daisy BB gun – ARROWHEADS, Found in Scott Co. Approx. 160 various arrowheads, misc. bits, & some pottery pcs. – arrowhead books – arrowhead frames – Kachina dolls – COLLECTABLES Winchester clock – framed prints – 1946 auction sale bill – 1915 threshing photos – small glass display (from Bluffs Phillips 66) – old bottles & jugs – apple peeler – Prairie land & Rees recall buttons – telegraph board – smoking stand – occasional table – Winnie the Pooh watch - Man O War print in frame – adv. Pcs. LIBBY DAVIS, Winchester, IL. Will sell: ANTIQUES Kitchen cabinet w/flour sifter – 48” round oak table w/ball & claw ft. – 6 press back oak chairs – dresser – iron head board for bed – 18” grind stone – ladder back chair – kerosene lamps – oak high back dbl bed frame – large Coronado radio, needs work – approx 12 Platt & Monk 1934 children’s books, (see web site for list) - Mikasa china – old clocks –match books from around world – HOUSEHOLD 32” JVC TV – Pro form treadmill – glassware – metal lawn chair – fishing poles – socket sets & hand tools - fertilizer spreader – 3 lanterns – lawn chairs – child’s sled – picture frames – lots Mardi Gras beads – office chair. FRED LEINER, Winchester, IL. Will sell: (Note) most the items were boxed at time of listing, several items to sell not listed. Some items from the Grout house on Main st.

50, 60 & 70s toys – Tonka fire truck – Tru Scale combine – erector set – army men – bike directional signal – baseball & football cards – misc. games – Fisher Price Circus Wagon - 60 & 70s electronic gadgets – small TV – telescope - WW 2 TO 1990 ham radio equipment – reel to reel player – HOUSEHOLD 6’ folding table – folding chairs – fans – security file safe – magnifying lights - upright vacuum – micro wave – steam cleaner – classical CDs & DVDs – 2 DVD players – lamps – books - small elec. appliances – towels & linens – china & glassware TOOLS New Dewalt saws all - circular saw – Husqvarna chain saw – hedge trimmer – leaf blower – ANTIQUES 6 wicker chairs – 2 wicker plant stands – flat top trunks – framed paintings – occasional table w/drawers – Zenith radio/record player, other items to sell not listed.

For listing & photos see auctionzip.com Auctioneer I.D. # 16215 TERMS OF PERSONAL PROPERTY; CASH. Buyer number issued and personal check accepted upon presentation of positive photo identification. All Federal gun laws apply, bring current F.O.I.D

AUCTIONEERS

DARRELL MOORE, WINCHESTER, IL (217)-473-5486 ROGER STRANG, VIRGINIA, IL. (217)-370-2530 DICK SAMPLES, JACKSONVILLE, IL. (217)-245-5010

SAT., APRIL 26 • 9:30 A.M. LOCATION: 1 1/2 miles south of Greenfield, Illinois, Joyce Angus Farms. Watch For Markers TRACTORS: Long 360 Tractor; JD 4010 DSL Tractor; 1970 JD 4020 Tractor w/ 148 Loader; IHC Super C; Fork Lift; Skid Loader; JD 4430 Tractor Quad Range; JD 4430 Tractor; 1066 Int. Tractor (restored); AC D 11/Blade; COMBINES: JD 920 Platform; TRUCKS: 1967 Lone Star Truck; 1985 Ford 7000 Dump Truck; Lacrosse HD 24 Ton Trailer; 1999 GMC Jimmy; EQUIPMENT: JD 7000 6 Row Planter; 20’ Bush Hog Vertical Till Silage Chopper; JD Mower Conditioner; Gravity Wagons; JD Power Seeder; Skid Loader; Hay Rake, Drill; Cattle Feeders; 2- 6 Ton Fert. Spreaders; JD 630 29’ Disk; JD 960 S Tine Field Cult.; JD 535 Round Baler/Wrap; 2 Anhydrous Tanks/ Running Gears; JD Gator; Bush Hog Disk Mower; Case Loader; Fork Lift; Bush Hog 15’ Flex Shredder; 8x61 Swing-a-way Auger; Danhauser Post Digger; MF Round Baler 4x6; 400 BU Center Drop/Tri Axel Trailer; 2 BTM Plow; Fast Hitch Blade 6’; Fast Hitch Carry All; Barge Wagon; Saddle Tanks; 2 - Gehl Silage Wagons; JD 3800 Silage Chopper/Two Row Head; 8’ Front Blade for Tractor; Sunflower 29’ 8.5 Spacing Disk; DMI 4300 13 Knife Anhydrous Applicator; Several Shredders; Kewanee Flat-Fold 8 Row Cultivator; NH 55 Hay Rake; NH 855 Round Baler; Landpride 72 Finishing Mower; 11 Knife No-Till Anhydrous Bar; DB 590 Gain Cart; Gehl 312 Manure Spreader; 5032 TMX Mixer; MISCELLANEOUS: Hedge Posts, New Cattle Gates; Used Cattle Gates; Water Pipe; Used Metal; Pipe Fittings; Snowmobile; Several Augers; Concrete Blocks; Steel Posts; Camping Supplies; Gas Grill; Saddles; LAWN & GARDEN: Several Riding Mowers; Fence Mowers; Snapper Snow Blower; Yardman 20” Push Mower; Shop Tools; Garden Tools; JD 110 Setup to look like 4200.

MANY OTHER ITEMS BEING CONSIGNED, THIS SALE BILL WAS PRINTED 30 DAYS PRIOR TO THE SALE; ONE CLOSE-OUT PENDING!!!

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL AUCTIONEERS: Jerry Joyce Larry Derricks Mark Pennell L.N. #440.000186 L.N. #440.000206 L.N. #440.000552 (217)368-2300 (217)243-4095 (217)243-1455 (217)248-4073 (217)370-7007 I.D. NEEDED TO OBTAIN NUMBER - NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS. ALL STATEMENTS MADE DAY OF SALE TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER PRINTED MATTER.

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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 8TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTY, PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff,

Asphalt Paving • Patching • Concrete Sealing • Striping • Crack Repair • Oil & Chip • Roads • Parking Lots • Driveways

Said property is legally described as follows: Commonly known as 14 Bear Court, Pittsfield, IL 62363 Permanent Index No.: 54-184-01; 54184-02; 54-183-13A

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 8TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CALHOUN, COUNTY HARDIN, ILLINOIS Bank of America, N.A.; Plaintiff,

Improvements:

VS.

Residential Structure UNKNOWN Units UNKNOWN Bedrooms UNKNOWN Garage UNKNOWN Bathrooms UNKNOWN Other UNKNOWN

Tony Heigl; Jennifer Heigl; Deer Trail (Care Free Community Living) Home Owners Association; Deer Trail Home Owner`s Association NFP; Pulaski Bank; Defendants.

vs. 13 CH 23 MARCUS A. CROWDER A/K/A MARCUS CROWDER; JAYME L. CROWDER A/K/A JAYME CROWDER; Defendants.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on January 17, 2014; Paul Petty, Sheriff, 204 E. Adams Street, Pittsfield, IL 62363, will on May 16, 2014 at 9:00 AM, at Pike County Courthouse, 100 E. Washingon Street, Pittsfield, IL 62363, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Pike County, Illinois.

Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages.

The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff.

Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court.

ESTATE CONSIGNMENT AUCTION

The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale.

The judgment amount was $136,818.66.

Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information.

For Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Fisher and Shapiro, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847)291-1717 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I597741 4.16., 4.23, 4.30

Saturday, April 26 • 9 AM Auction Location: 1 mile north of Pittsfield, IL along US Hwy 54 at the former JDL facility, Bldg 2

Antiques & collectibles: (10+ wagons w/hundreds of great collectible antiques) • 10¢ Coke Machine • 75+ Guns • Coins & Currency • Appliances ● • Antique & Modern Furniture • 3-Mowers, Tiller, Tools • Much More! ● • ‘08 Sable 25K mi, ‘86 Grd Marquis 43K mi, ‘74 F-100 Pick-up 2-rings most of the day. Abbreviated listing. Additions and photos on Website! A large auction of great guns, coins, antiques & more, come spend the day!

FORREST BAUGHMAN, HELEN LAWSON ESTATES & OTHERS

Curless Auction – Brian Curless Auctioneer 217-242-1665 IL Lic. #440000013 www.curlessauction.com IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 8TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTYPITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS FREEDOM MORTGAGE TION PLAINTIFF

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 8TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CALHOUN, COUNTY HARDIN, ILLINOIS US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, VS. 11 CH 00002 RICHARD LEE GRISSOM, JR. A/K/A RICHARD GRISSOM, JR.; CASSANDRA M. GRISSOM; VILLAGE OF KAMPSVILLE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; Defendant.

400 OAK STREET KAMPSVILLE, IL 62053 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on February 21, 2014, CALHOUN COUNTY SHERIFF in CALHOUN County, Illinois, will on May 29, 2014, in CALHOUN COUNTY COURTHOUSE, HARDIN, IL 62047, at 10:00AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of CALHOUN, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 07-06-02-303-702 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 400 OAK STREET KAMPSVILLE, IL 62053 Description of Improvements: VINYL SIDING ONE STORY WITH A ONE CAR DETACHED GARAGE. THE COLOR OF THE HOUSE ISWHITE. I AM UNABLE TO VERIFY THAT THE UTILI-

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY-JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB, Plaintiff, vs. 13 CH 24 NANCY E. GREEN; Defendant.

Address: 504 Snedeker Street Jerseyville, Illinois 62052 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 31, 2013, I, Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois, will on May 15, 2014 at the hour of 9:00 AM at the Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl, Jerseyville, IL 62052, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Jersey, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: COMMON ADDRESS: 504 Snedeker Street, Jerseyville, Illinois 62052 P.I.N.: 04-925-005-00 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT $83,931.57

WAS:

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

The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to

TIES ARE ON OR OFF. NO FENCE The Judgment amount was $72,108.34.

Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1102376 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I601235 4.16, 4.23, 4.30

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

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312-541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 13 6912.

Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois I592611 4.16, 4.23, 4.30

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CORPORA-

13 CH 30

BRUCE H JONES A/K/A BRUCE JONES; URSULA J JONES A/K/A URSULA JONES; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 3 ORCHARD DRIVE BARRY, IL 62312 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on January 17, 2014, PIKE COUNTY SHERIFF in PIKE County, Illinois, will on June 6, 2014, in the first floor lobby OF THE PIKE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, Pittsfield, IL, at 9:00AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of PIKE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 46-101-13 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 3 ORCHARD DRIVE BARRY, IL 62312 Description of Improvements: ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH A TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $183,697.45.

Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; bal-

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GREENE COUNTY, CARROLLTON, ILLINOIS First Bank d/b/a First Bank Mortgage PLAINTIFF Vs.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 1/10/2014, the Sheriff of Greene County, Illinois will on 6/4/14 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:

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 321 E. North Street Roodhouse, IL 62082 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.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, William Heffington, Sheriff of Calhoun, Illinois, will on May 5, 2014, at the hour of 11:00 AM at Calhoun County Courthouse, Main and County Roads, (in good weather held in Courtyard), Hardin, IL 62047, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Calhoun, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS PEOPLES BANK & TRUST CO., Plaintiff, vs.

Case No. 2013-CH-32 STACEY WARD, MICHELLE WARD, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants.

For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only -

Permanent Real Estate Index Numbers: 47-014-11, 47-002-11, 47-013-06

Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602.

Tel. No. (312) 372-2060.

Please refer to file #PA1314386 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

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 08-22-18-203-003 Improved with Residential

NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE

ance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

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Steven Scott Durham, Co Executor; et. al.

DEFENDANTS

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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 14-13-17700.

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NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to an Order of Default Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above cause on January 17, 2014, the Sheriff of Pike County, Illinois will at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, June 6, 2014, at the Pike County Courthouse, 100 East Washington, Pittsfield, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: The North One-half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 12; The Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 2; A Part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 11 described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the Northeast corner of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 11, thence West 48 rods, thence South 33 1/3 rods, thence East 48 rods and thence North 33 1/3 rods to the place of beginning; All situated in Township 4 South, Range 7 West of the Fourth Principal Meridian, in the County of Pike and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as: Rural Route, Kinderhook, Illinois The judgment amount was $461,643.56 Sale terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real

NOTICE OF SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF PIKEPITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs.

13-CH-22

JOSH P. HARRISON, Defendant.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 901 LAWRENCE ST. BARRY, IL 62312 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered on February 7, 2014 in the above-entitled cause, the following described real estate, to wit: Permanent Index Number: 46-08303 Commonly known as: 901 Lawrence St., Barry, IL 62312 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on June 6, 2014, at 9:00 a.m., at the Pike County Courthouse, Pittsfield, Illinois.

such judgment to wit: C/K/A: 304 Deer Trail, Golden Eagle, IL 62036 PIN:

07-17-06-100-001-304

The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W121705. The terms of the sale are Cash.

10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours. The property is improved by: PUD. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale.

The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms.

The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-572-7823 W12-1705 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com 4.9.14, 4.16, 4.23

estate pursuant to its credit bid at 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 Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no 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 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Kerri A. Doll (Registration No. 6217319), GIFFIN, WINNING, COHEN & BODEWES, P.C., Attorneys at Law, One West Old State Capitol Plaza, Myers Building, Suite 600, Springfield, Illinois 62701, (217) 525-1571.

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Kerri A. Doll (Registration No. 6217319) KerriD@giffinwinning.com Giffin, Winning, Cohen, & Bodewes, P.C. 1 West Old State Capitol Plaza Suite 600 Springfield, Illinois 62701 (217) 525-1571 4.16.14, 4.23, 4.30

inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

For information contact Plaintiff’s Attorney: Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 E. Main St., Decatur, Illinois 62523 (217) 422-1719.

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 $62,326.83.

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.

The property will NOT be open for

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 4.23.14, 4.30, 5.7

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916 E. WASHINGTON ST., PITTSFIELD $146,000

Additional listings upon request. These properties are reasonably priced.

They can be purchased as a single home or as an entire package.

23505 US HWY 54, PITTSFIELD $110,000

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

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

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

515 DECATUR ST., BARRY $69,900

McKee Insurance & Real Estate, Inc.

SOLD

23328 US HWY 54 PITTSFIELD $98,500

1523 N. 6TH ST., QUINCY

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EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

Thomas E. McKee, Broker

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

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

Need Listings!

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

CALL ON OUR AGENTS: RICK BARTON (217) 285-2400 Cell: (217) 473-8303 ROBIN CALLIHAN (217) 833-2787 Cell: (217-370-3451 KAREN FOX (217) 285-5481 Cell: (217) 473-3755

217.473.3286 217.430.0645 217.473.3777 217.491.2267

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

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

SOLD

1506 & 1508 MADISON ST., QUINCY

201 N. MASON ST., PITTSFIELD $70,000

655 PROSPECT ST., PITTSFIELD $105,500

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

G N I D N PE 416 S. MAIN ST., WHITE HALL

SOLD

206 S. CONGRESS ST., PERRY $17,200

1531 SYCAMORE ST., QUINCY $9,900

119 DOUGLAS DRIVE PLEASANT HILL $149,000

602 HOUSTON ST., PLEASANT HILL $57,900

569 PIPER LANE, PITTSFIELD

302 MAIN ST., DETROIT $45,000

31189 175TH ST., HULL $25,000

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

815 W. LAFAYETTE ST., JACKSONVILLE $29,999

206 FRANKLIN ST., JACKSONVILLE $24,999

430 W. JEFFERSON ST., PITTSFIELD $66,800

Margret Butler Barb Goertz Elaine Smith Todd Smith

217.285.6334 217.257.7865 217.473.3288 217.285.4720

Sandy Herring Chris Little Scott Andress Robert Evans

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

NEW LISTING-Pittsfield-1 Christine Ct.-Newer sprawling 4BR ranch home near golf course. Too many amenities to mention! A must see!! $200’s.

NEW LISTING- Pittsfield-967 Conroy St.-4BR 2BA home with attached tandem garage and many updates in a quiet neighborhood on the Northwest side of Pittsfield. $80’s.

NEW LISTING-Pittsfield-708 W. Jefferson-Beautiful small 2BR home, completely remodeled. Move-in condition! $50’s.

NEW LISTING-Pittsfield-637 N. Jackson-Large 1½ story home, very spacious. Needs some TLC. $40’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-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. $140’s.

Barry-#2 Orchard Drive-Beautiful 3BR 2BA ranch home with attached 2 car garage in Barry’s newest subdivision. $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-315 E. Quincy St.-Very nice 2BR home with 2 car detached garage and machine shed on corner lot. $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.

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.

Hardin-HC 61 Box 16A-Amazing 3BR, 2BA rustic log home with large garage/workshop, machine shed and 90 acres of prime hunting land.

Milton-550 N. Lester-3BR 2BA trailer with new metal roof and garage sitting on double lot. $30’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.

Nebo-RR, Box 35A-Very nice home with full basement in a beautiful secluded location with nice pond. $190’s.

New Canton-195 Mississippi-5BR 2BA home on corner lot with big yard located across from the park. $50’s.

New Canton-425 Mississippi St.-Excellent 3BR home. All appliances convey. Many good updates. $50’s.

New Canton-125 S. Quincy-3BR two story home with newer roof and siding. Priced to sell! $60’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.

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.

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.

PRICE REDUCED-Pittsfield-1033 Sunset-Immaculate newly updated 3BR brick home with 1 car attached garage. Move-in ready! $130’s.

PRICE REDUCED-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-345 South Illinois St.-3BR 1BA home in nice location. $70’s.

Pittsfield-332 Walnut-Beautifully decorated 2BR home with nice built-in’s in South location. Move-in ready! $70’s.

Pittsfield-320 W. Jefferson-3BR 2BA home with large pantry and nice fenced in yard. $60’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-703 N. Jackson-3BR home with new roof and some updates. Call office for more details. $50’s.

PRICE REDUCED-Pittsfield-316 Spring St.-Nice 3BR 1BA

ranch style home; would make great starter home or rental property. $40’s.

Pittsfield-451 W. Adams St.-Spacious 1BR home with nice fenced in yard. Great starter home or rental property. $40’s.

Pittsfield-525 N. Memorial-Large older home, partially updated, needs some work. Great rental! $30’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-1 acre +/- building site located between Barry and New Canton. Utilities are available.

Barry-1400 Rodgers St.-Nice shop with geo-thermal in great location.

PRICE REDUCED-Griggsville-706 N. Chandler-2 vacant building lots in good location with all utilities available.

PRICE REDUCED-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-205 N. Madison-Formerly “The Brick on Madison.”

Turn-key restaurant/lounge with nice upstairs apartment.

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

Adams County 159 acres +/- Richfield TWP. Well managed hunting farm with approx. 65 acres tillable and the balance in big timber, bedding thickets and small creek.

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 219 acres +/- Ross TWP. Incredible Deer & Waterfowl hunting property in Mississippi River Bottoms!!

Pike County 170 acres +/- Martinsburg TWP. Awesome hunting farm with cabin, lake and 50 acres tillable.

Pike County 167 acres +/-Martinsburg and Pleasant Hill TWP. Big timber hunting farm with good CRP income and nice 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 +/- 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.

MISSOURI PROPERTIES

Lewis County 10 acres +/- Lewistown. Rare small acreage timber tract great for hunting or building location.

PENDINGS AND SOLDS SALE PENDING-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.

SALE PENDING-Pleasant Hill-15766 383rd St.-Beautiful 3BR ranch home sitting on 8 acres +/- in the Pleasant Hill School District. $200’s.

SALE PENDING-PRICE REDUCED-Pittsfield-521 W. Jefferson-Nice 4BR 2BA family home with 2 car detached garage and maintenance free exterior. $70’s.

SALE PENDING-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.

SALE PENDING-NEW LISTING-Griggsville-411 N. Corey-

Super nice 4BR bi-level with lots of updates sitting on nice corner lots. $90’s.

SALE PENDING-Kinderhook-28631 230th St.-Nice farm house sitting on 10 acres in a quiet rural location.

SALE PENDING-PRICE REDUCED-Perry-101½ E. North St.-3BR 1BA ranch home. $40’s.

SALE PENDING-PRICE REDUCED-Mozier-Hwy. 96-Large brick home on 30 acres, all timber & brush with river frontage. $100’s.

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.

SOLD-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.

SOLD-Pleasant Hill-16113 338th St.-Beautiful 2BR home in great location with 3 car attached garage sitting on 40 acres. $300’s.

SOLD-Pearl-48186 166th Ave.-Very nice manufactured home sitting on 4 acres +/-! $90’s.

SOLD-Pearl-44709 Spring Creek Rd.- Great ranch 4BR 2BA family home situated on 4.5 acres +/-. In cooperation with McCartney Real Estate.

SOLD-PRICE REDUCED-Scotland County 121 acres +/-Vest TWP. Beautiful investment farm with 97.5 acres tillable. Great income.

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

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Home improvements that lower value Home improvements are typically made to improve the functionality and look of a home, but renovations also can increase the value of a home. Certain changes to a home can make it more attractive to prospective buyers, while other renovations may make a home less appealing. For example, a complete overhaul of an outdated kitchen is often a smart financial move, while installing a pool or hot tub may not be worth the cost to homeowners.

Separating the good from the bad renovations makes smart financial sense, and homeowners looking to improve their homes' resale values may want to avoid the following projects. n Bedroom and garage conversions: Changing a room's traditional function often turns off buyers. For example, turning a garage into a home gym might

seem like a great idea for you, but it may not be so appealing to prospective buyers. Buyers can certainly reconvert the space, but they would consider the costs of such a conversion when making their offers on the home. n Stylized colors on trims and rooms: Painting over unappealing colors is a project many homeowners can handle. However, some may be discouraged by a home that has too many bright colors or textures on the walls and trims.

Buyers often want homes that are move-in ready, meaning they can get settled in before undertaking large projects. A living room painted in purple or zebra print may not fit the design scheme of many buyers. Dark colors do not easily disappear, and taping off and painting trimwork or changing it entirely can be equally time-consuming. Stick with neutral colors

when selling a home, even if this means giving rooms a new coat of paint before putting your house on the market. n Outdoor hot tubs and indoor spa tubs: Many people find soaking in a bubbling brew of hot water quite inviting. But buyers often do not want to inherit a used hot tub.

Although hot tubs are cleaned and maintained with sanitizing chemicals, some people may view them as unsanitary. Removing a hot tub can be labor-intensive. And much like a pool, a hot tub may not be appealing to buyers with young children. n Removing closets: Closet space is often high on buyers' priority lists. Turning closet space into an office or removing a closet to make a room bigger may be fine for those who are staying put. But these modifications can be a turnoff to prospective buyers.

n Too many features: In an effort to "keep up with the Joneses," some homeowners will over-improve their home to the point that it outshines all others on the street. There is a case for having nice things, but homeowners may struggle to sell a home that is disproportionate to other homes in the area. Practice moderation when making improvements to attract more buyers.

These suggestions are merely guidelines and should not replace the advice of a reputable real estate agent when marketing a home.

Housing features and what buyers are interested in vary across the country. Some items may be desireable in specific areas but undesireable elsewhere. Making informed choices before renovating can help homeowners recoup the largest share of their investments.

Negotiating a commercial lease that works for you Leasing commercial space is a fact of life for many business owners. The expense of commercial leasing is considerable, but cost is not the only factor to consider when leasing a commercial space. The following are a few tips for business owners when negotiating their commercial space lease. n Enlist some professional help. While seasoned business owners may be able to negotiate their commercial lease on their own, new business owners often benefit from the services of real estate brokers and real estate lawyers. Real estate lawyers can negotiate your lease, explaining key terms and conditions that may prove confusing to first-time business owners. Real estate brokers can help you find the right location, and many real estate brokers have a long working history with landlords. Such relationships can make the negotiating process easier, and they also can benefit business owners looking for the best possible location for their businesses. Real estate brokers often get first choice at the most desirable locations, so teaming up with an established real estate broker can increase your chances of landing a desirable property.

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n Emphasize affordable renewal options. The length of commercial leases favored by small businesses is often similar to the length of a lease on a private residence. Though the language might be more complex than that of a private residence lease, the length of a commercial lease agreement is typically one to two years. But business owners must be diligent regarding renewal options and the cost of such renewals. Come the end of your lease terms, you don't want to be met with a considerable and unexpected hike in rent just as your business is starting to take off. Work to get the most favorable renewal options possible so more of your operating budget can go into your products and not toward your lease. n Pay attention to extra fees.

Many commercial leases include fees in addition to the monthly rent. Maintenance fees are common, and there may even be a separate set of maintenance fees when sharing commercial space.

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When discussing such fees, inquire about utility costs as well.

Utilities are often the responsibility of the tenant, but it still behooves business owners to confirm who will be paying the monthly utilities. n Negotiate an exclusivity clause. Business owners often don't want their competitors to move in across the street, and they certainly don't want them to move into the same building.

Protect your business from such a development by negotiating an exclusivity clause into your lease.

Such clauses prevent landlords from leasing other spaces on the property to your competition.

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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

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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 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. $75,000 CALL ROGER 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.

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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

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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

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Rockport - 1 1/2 story frame home, 1600 sq. ft., 9 rooms, 4 BR. 2 baths, full basement.

IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. Priced at $35,000. CALL COURTNEY

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Pittsfield - Building Lot On E. Adams - Approx. 155'x160'. Priced to sell. $15,000. CALL COURTNEY NEW LISTING - 3 lots for sale in Sunny Brooke Sub-division, Pittsfield. CALL COURTNEY

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WE HAVE SOLD MOST OF OUR LISTINGS! WE HAVE MANY BUYERS LOOKING FOR LAND IN THIS AREA & WE ARE IN NEED OF LISTINGS! CALL TODAY & RECEIVE THE PERSONAL ATTENTION YOU DESERVE! Scott Gatewood 217-491-0181 David McCartney 217-491-1014 Mack Raikes 217-415-1235 Steve Albrecht 217-248-1269 Cory Wilkinson 618-535-7255 Shane Hunt 217-491-1299 Kyle Gehrs 217-691-4789 Keith Vaeth 573-517-2257 320 W. Washington St., Pittsfield, Illinois 62363 •www.midwestlandsales.com • Ph: 217-285-6000

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. NEW LISTING - 367 E. Morrison St. Pittsfield - 40 year old ranch style, 1300 sq. ft. 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, full basement. Redecorated and remodeled inside and out.

Lifetime metal roof, vinyl siding, new flooring, central heat and A/C, 1 car garage. Close to schools. CALL ROGER 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. PENDING 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 $48,500.

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 NEW LISTING - 721 W. Fayette St. - Pittsfield - 1 story frame home, 4 rooms, 1 BR, 1 Bath, new interior, paint and carpet, gas furnace and C/A. Immediate possession. Priced $28,500. CALL COURTNEY (Agent Interest)

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n Carefully read the default language. Before signing a commercial lease, business owners must familiarize themselves with the default language therein.

Determine what happens if you default on the lease, including if you will be locked out upon your first missed payment and if the landlord will immediately initiate eviction proceedings in such instances. Many commercial leases also include language stating tenants are responsible for any legal fees landlords accrue in the case of a default. Though it might be difficult to negotiate the default language in a lease, business owners should still know that language prior to signing a lease.

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PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS New Listing: 123 Acres Derry Township 80 Acres Tillable Call Scott New Listing: 360 Acres With Cabin Located In Southern Pike County Excellent Hunting!! Call Scott New Listing: 62 Acres Located in Western Pike County, 2 acre stocked pond, great area! $4,400/ acre Call Scott 80 Acres Excellent Tillable and Timber Call David 43 Acres Secluded Hunting Property with Creek Frontage & Food Plot Locations $3,650/acre Call Scott *broker owned 5 Acres All Timber, Located In Western Pike County, Prime Hunting Call David 43 Acres Excellent hunting and building site $3,650/acre Call David ADAMS COUNTY, ILLINOIS PRICE REDUCED: 27 Acres Great hunting property, Creek, Timber, Pond, Comes with 5 year hunting lease on adjoining 13 acres $88,830 Call Scott PRICE REDUCED: 58 Acres Great investment property! Well balanced property with 25 tillable acres! $3,690/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 New Listing: 472 Acres Legendary Waterfowl Hunting Property With 3 Lodges & tons of extras Call Scott New Listing: 225 Acres Great Timber Piece $2,718/acre Call Scott New Listing: 325 Turnkey Duck Hunting Property $2,886/acre 64.5 Acres Located outside of Kampsville, Big timber farm $2,950/acre Call Scott

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

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PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS: PENDING: Home & small acreage Call Scott SOLD: 40 Acres With Home Excellent hunting property with nice home Call David SOLD: 68 Acres Almost 100% Tillable Land Located West Of Pittsfield $8,500/acre Call Scott SOLD: 15 Acres, Mostly timber, Nice creek located in Southern Pike County $3,590/acre Call Scott SOLD: 44 Acres All timber farm at the end of a dead end road! $3,290/acre Call Scott SOLD: 38 Acres Awesome hunting farm in Southern Pike County Call Scott

SOLD: 245.5 Acres With Home, Perfect mix of timber and fields, located in great area $3,395/acre 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

ADAMS COUNTY, ILLINOIS: PENDING: 40 Acres Located 15 minutes from Quincy on a dead end road, Proven farm, $3,650/ acre Call Scott SOLD: 171 Acres Great tillable farm with excellent income potential!

SOLD: 7.5 Acres m/l Beautiful building site located close to Siloam Springs State Park $3,400/acre Call Scott SOLD: 138 acres Nice mix of timber and tillable Call Scott

SCHUYLER COUNTY, ILLINOIS: SOLD: 71 Acres 20 Acres Tillable, balance in timber, Great hunting farm! $3,490/acre Call Scott

CALHOUN COUNTY, ILLINOIS: SOLD: 45.61 Acres Located in Northern Calhoun County, Solid Timber, Great Hunting Farm $3,950/ acre Call Scott

LINN COUNTY, MISSOURI: SOLD: 40 Acres Great Investment Property with excellent hunting Call Keith

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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

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NEW LISTING-PITTSFIELD-690 SOUTH WALNUT-Excellent three/four bedroom, two bath, ranch family home, in super nice neighborhood. This home features; attached garage, GFA, new AC, new roof, maintenance free vinyl siding; new 40 gallon water heater; full partially finished basement, remodeled master bath. This is a MUST SEE!! Call DAVID PITTSFIELD-343 SOUTH MASON-Very nice two bedroom, one bath family home. This home also features; CA, GFA, newer roof, gutters and windows; new concrete driveway, maintenance free vinyl siding, hardwood floors, very spacious kitchen with oak cabinets; one car attached garage and utility room with lots of storage. This home is a MUST SEE, great for that family starting out or the couple wanting to downsize. Call ANGELA MOSS NEW LISTING-BARRY-30548 290TH AVE - Impressive seven year old ranch modular family home that offers over 2600 sq. ft. of living space; home features; three bedrooms, two baths, spacious living room, entertaining dining room, relaxing family room and very modern kitchen; all electric, CA; maintenance free vinyl siding; leased 500 gal. LP gas tank; 50x30 pole bldg; 30x50 insulated shop area with a 10x20 office area; 30x30 detached two car garage, all situated on 13 acres m/l. Great Investment and Opportunity! Call KEN PITTSFIELD-414 NORTH MONROE - Great two story family home, centrally located; three bedrooms; two baths; roomy living room, entertaining dining room, family room with vaulted ceiling and eat in kitchen; 30x45 detached lofted garage; partial basement; CA, GFA, vinyl siding; new concrete patio, new water lines from street to home, private back yard and much more. This family home is A MUST SEE!! Call DAVID PITTSFIELD-37379 185TH LANE - Excellent 5 bedroom, 4 bath country home situated on 11.5 acres, m/l, GEO, CA, full finished basement with walkout, beautiful interior; one of Pike County’s best!! A MUST SEE!! Call DAVID PITTSFIELD-117 SOUTH JACKSON ST.-Very nice two bedroom home with CA, GFA, full basement, new gas fireplace and dishwasher; living room, dining room, kitchen, utility in basement, great investment, very affordable. Call DAVID PITTSFIELD-648 SOUTH WALNUT ST.-Impressive three bedroom two bath, ranch family home; family room in basement, one car attached garage, GFA, CA. Call DAVID PITTSFIELD-HIGHWAY 54-1.85 Acres/ml of commercial acreage located in the Industrial Park. Great location, great business investment and opportunity!! Priced to sell, motivated seller. Call DAVID PITTSFIELD-328 CROSSMAN LANE-Very nice two bedroom home with attached garage; this home has been completely remodeled , new paint, new hardwood floors, new kitchen cabinets, new bathroom. A must see!! Call ELLAINE PITTSFIELD-414 WEST FAYETTE-Charming well maintained family home with wonderful character and charm.

This home offers; two/three bedrooms one-one-half baths, living room, kitchen; CA, newer roof, carport, much more. This home is just perfect for the family starting out or wanting to down size. Great investment opportunity. A MUST SEE!! Call ELAINE NEBO-14026 395th Ave. Super nice story and half family home situated on 4+ acres m/l! Home features, four bedrooms, four ½ baths; family room, dining room and a great kitchen, concrete and tumbled marble counter tops, whole house was totally remodeled in 2005, GEO, slate tile, all kitchen appliance convey. Very well maintained home. Call DAVID MILTON-Lot measuring 180x170 with four buildings, located in the center of Milton. Great investment and business opportunity. Call DAVID PEARL-44709 SPRING CREEK RD, Ranch home on 4.5 acres, m/l. Call DAVID MILTON-455 PITTSFIELD ST.- Very Nice three bedroom, two bath family home with many updates; full basement, CA; newer roof, Devries cabinets, updated electrical; attached garage; all situated on big lot. Call DAVID PITTSFIELD-REDUCED!-501 S. MADISON-Two year old ranch home, centrally located; three bedrooms, three baths, family room; full finished basement has foam/fiberglass insulated walls; GEO/heat/CA with humidity control; super insulated; custom oak cabinets and trim, three car attached garage, nice lot, covered front porch; steeple chase trees planted this spring. Call DAVID PITTSFIELD-818 EAST WASHINGTON ST.-REDUCED BY $10,000- Two story family home situated on Historical East Washington St. This home features; three/four bedrooms, 2 full and one half bath; kitchen has wonderful cabinets. All situated on .63 acre m/l. Great location, Call KIRBY 18700 410th ST.-Ranch home, remodeled, great investment.

G DIN PEN PITTSFIELD-419 S. MEMORIAL-REDUCED BY $20,000-Very nice and elegant two story family home centrally located; this home features added charm with refinished interior for that era; four bedrooms, two baths, CA, electric, two car attached garage, extra big lot. A MUST SEE!! Call DAVID.

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PENDING-PITTSFIELD-648 S. WALNUT PENDING!!-PEARL-44709 SPRING CREEK ROAD PENDING-PITTSFIELD-521 W. JEFFERSON, In Cooperation with Pike County Real Estate PENDING!!-PITTSFIELD-18700 410TH ST.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF H. EDWARD HOUSE, Deceased.

NO. 14-P-11 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of H. Edward House. Letters of Office were issued on March 24, 2014, to CNB Bank and Trust, N.A., c/o Darlene M. Ward, Sr. Vice President & Sr. Trust Officer, 200 East Homer Adams Parkway, Alton, IL 62002, whose attorney is Lorraine K. Cavataio, Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C., 475 Regency Park, Suite 175, O’Fallon, Illinois 62269.

Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Pike County Courthouse, 100 East Washington, Pittsfield, IL 62363, or with the representative, or both, by October 9, 2014 which is six (6) months from the first date of publication of this Notice or, as to a creditor of Decedent whose name and post office address are known to or are reasonably ascertainable by the representative, the later of October 9, 2014 or three (3) months after the date of mailing or delivery of this Notice to such known claimant, and any claim not filed on or before said date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under 755 ILCS §5/28-4 of the Probate Act any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

This notice is published pursuant to 755 ILCS §5/18-3.

Any questions placing/ publishing a Public Notice in Campbell Publications, call Jane

CNB BANK AND TRUST, N.A. INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR Lorraine K. Cavataio, #6228987 Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C. 475 Regency Park, Suite 175 O’Fallon, IL 62269 (618) 397-2721 4.9, 4.16, 4.23

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Village of Hull on behalf of Sny Island Levee Drainage District will hold a public hearing on May 5, 2014, at 6:30 pm, at the Hull Village Hall to provide interested parties an opportunity to express their views on the proposed federal funded Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project. Persons with disabilities or non-English speaking persons who wish to attend the public hearing and need assistance should contact Wendy McDonald, 217-257-9221 no later than May 2, 2014. Every effort will be made to make reasonable accommodations for these persons.

On or about June 2nd, 2014, the Village of Hull on behalf of Sny Drainage District intends to apply to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant from the State CDBG program. This program is funded by Title I of the federal Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. These funds are to be used for a community development project that will include the following activities: the installation of seep/relief wells that will help lower ground water elevations, and stagnant surface water necessary for both public safety and health for the community.

The total amount of CDBG funds to be used for activities that will benefit low-to-moderate income persons is $234,000. The Village of Hull on behalf of Sny Drainage District also proposes to expend at least 25% in non-CDBG funds on the project. These nonCDBG funds will be derived from the following sources: Sny annual maintenance fund.

Information related to this project will be available for review prior to the public hearing as of April 23, 2014 at Two Rivers Regional Council, 1125 Hampshire, Quincy, IL between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. Interested citizens are invited to provide comments regarding these issues either at the public hearing or by prior written statement. Written comments should be submitted to Jim Beardsley, P.O. Box 70, Hull, IL 62343 no later than May 2, 2014 in order to ensure placement of such comments in the official record of the public hearing proceedings. A plan to minimize displacement and provide assistance to those displaced has been prepared by the Village of Hull and is also available to the public. This project will result in no displacement of any persons or businesses. For additional information concerning the proposed project, please contact Wendy McDonald, 217-257-9221 or write to her at Two Rivers Regional Council, 1125 Hampshire, Quincy, IL 62301.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTY, ILLINIOIS In the Matter of the Estate of ELZA WAYNE ANGEL, deceased No 14-P-13 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is hereby given of the death of Elza Wayne Angle who died March 4, 2014.

Letters of Office as Executor were issued to Larry Angel whose address is 811 W. Main St, Hardin, Illinois 62047, and whose attorney is Charles H. W. Burch P.O. Box 208 Hardin, IL 62047 on April 2, 2014.

All claims against the estate of the deceased must be filed on or before Octover 28, 2014 with the Executor, his representative, or in the above captioned Pike County Courthouse, Pittsfield, Illinois. Any claims filed thereafter shall be barred.

Charles H. W. Burch Attorney for Larry Angle, Executor P.O. Box 208 Hardin, IL 62047 (618) 576-2772

PEOPLES BANK & TRUST CO., Plaintiff, vs.

Case No. 2013-CH-32 STACEY WARD, MICHELLE WARD, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to an Order of Default Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above cause on January 17, 2014, the Sheriff of Pike County, Illinois will at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, June 6, 2014, at the Pike County Courthouse, 100 East Washington, Pittsfield, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: The North One-half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 12; The Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 2; A Part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 11 described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the Northeast corner of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 11, thence West 48 rods, thence South 33 1/3 rods, thence East 48 rods and thence North 33 1/3 rods to the place of beginning; All situated in Township 4 South, Range 7 West of the Fourth Principal Meridian, in the County of Pike and State of Illinois.

Permanent Real Estate Index Numbers: 47-014-11, 47-002-11, 47-013-06 Commonly known as: Rural Route, Kinderhook, Illinois The judgment amount was $461,643.56 Sale terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real

estate pursuant to its credit bid at 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 Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no 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 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Kerri A. Doll (Registration No. 6217319), GIFFIN, WINNING, COHEN & BODEWES, P.C., Attorneys at Law, One West Old State Capitol Plaza, Myers Building, Suite 600, Springfield, Illinois 62701, (217) 525-1571.

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Kerri A. Doll (Registration No. 6217319) KerriD@giffinwinning.com Giffin, Winning, Cohen, & Bodewes, P.C. 1 West Old State Capitol Plaza Suite 600 Springfield, Illinois 62701 (217) 525-1571 4.16.14, 4.23, 4.30

NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on April 1, 2014, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Pike County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Pike Overseas, located at 39122 115th Ave. Nebo, IL. Dated this 1st day of April, 2014 Donnie Apps COUNTY CLERK 4.9, 4.16, 4.23

ZONING MEETING There will be a zoning board meeting at Griggsville City Hall April 30 at 7 p.m. in regards to a variance request to change the business Sunny Days Tanning to AR.ATV Repair Service at 102 S. Clay St. in Griggsville.

www.pikepress.com PUBLIC NOTICE - NOTICE OF FILING NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS COMPANY d/b/a Nicor Gas Company hereby gives notice to the public that it has filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission on April 10, 2014, testimony and exhibits for Docket No. 13-0692 setting forth a reconciliation of the Company’s Gas Supply Cost revenues with actual gas costs for 2013.

Further information with respect thereto may be obtained either directly from this Company or by addressing the Chief Clerk of the Illinois Commerce Commission at Springfield, Illinois 62701. A copy of this filing may be inspected by an interested party at any business office of this Company.

Northern Illinois Gas Company d/b/a Nicor Gas Company Elizabeth W. Reese, President, Nicor Gas Gas Supply Cost Notice: GSC

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Witness: April 2, 2014 Debbie Dugan

City of Pittsfield Owner

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 8TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTYPITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION PLAINTIFF VS

13 CH 30

BRUCE H JONES A/K/A BRUCE JONES; URSULA J JONES A/K/A URSULA JONES; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 3 ORCHARD DRIVE BARRY, IL 62312 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on January 17, 2014, PIKE COUNTY SHERIFF in PIKE County, Illinois, will on June 6, 2014, in the first floor lobby OF THE PIKE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, Pittsfield, IL, at 9:00AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of PIKE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT 3 OF ORCHARD PARK SUBDIVISION BEING A SUBDIVISION LYING IN AND BEING A PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 6 WEST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN THE CITY OF BARRY, PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS SHOWN BY PLAT RECORDED IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ON APRIL 8, 1997 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 97-977, IN PLAT BOOK 12, PAGE 9, SLIDE 13; SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF PIKE, STATE OF ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 46-101-13

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 8TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTY, PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC PLAINTIFF, vs. 13 CH 23

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

Classified

Pittsfield, Illinois

MARCUS A. CROWDER A/K/A MARCUS CROWDER; JAYME L. CROWDER A/K/A JAYME CROWDER; DEFENDANTS

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 3 ORCHARD DRIVE BARRY, IL 62312 Description of Improvements: ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH A TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $183,697.45.

Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602.

Tel. No. (312) 372-2060.

Please refer to file #PA1314386 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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Paul Petty, Sheriff, 204 E. Adams Street, Pittsfield, IL 62363, will on May 16, 2014 at 9:00 AM, at Pike County Courthouse, 100 E. Washingon Street, Pittsfield, IL 62363, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Pike County, Illinois.

Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff.

Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court.

Said property is legally described as follows: TRACT 1: LOT 14 AND THE EAST ONEHALF OF LOT 15 OF ATLAS SUBDIVISION, IN THE CITY OF PITTSFIELD, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF PIKE AND IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. TRACT 2: LOT 13 OF ATLAS SUBDIVISION TO THE CITY OF PITTSFIELD, PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, EXCEPTING THEREFROM A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 13, THENCE SOUTH 06 DEGREES 19 MINUTES WEST ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT

Pittsfield, Illinois 62363 Seperate sealed BIDS for the construction of Well #3.

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 29,2014 at the office of: City Hall, 215 North Monroe, Pittsfield, Illinois 62363 “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 porcurement will be subject to regulations contained in the Procedures for Issuing Loans from the Public Watter 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 ammended. 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: 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-fundable.

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 eaive 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.

February 24, 2014 Mayor John Hayden 4.23.14

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103.82 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 47 DEGREES 02 MINUTES WEST ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 61.32 FEET, THENCE NORTH 06 DEGREES 19 MINUTES EAST 150.29 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 13, THENCE SOUTH 83 DEGREES 41 MINUTES EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT, BEING THE SOUTH LINE OF BEAR COURT, 40 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ALL AS SHOWN BY THE PLAT OF SURVEY MADE BY T. J. BERGLIND, REGISTERED ILLINOIS SURVEYOR #1837.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on January 17, 2014;

215 North Monroe Address

Commonly known as 14 Bear Court, Pittsfield, IL 62363 Permanent Index No.: 54-184-01; 54184-02; 54-183-13A Improvements:

NOTICE OF SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF PIKEPITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs.

13-CH-22

JOSH P. HARRISON, Defendant.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 901 LAWRENCE ST. BARRY, IL 62312 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered on February 7, 2014 in the above-entitled cause, the following described real estate, to wit: Lot 1 in Block 38 in the City of Barry, situated in the County of Pike and State of Illinois.

Residential Structure UNKNOWN Units UNKNOWN Bedrooms UNKNOWN Garage UNKNOWN Bathrooms UNKNOWN Other UNKNOWN

Permanent Index Number: 46-083-03 Commonly known as: 901 Lawrence St., Barry, IL 62312

The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale.

The judgment amount was $136,818.66.

Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information.

For Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Fisher and Shapiro, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847)291-1717 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I597741 4.16, 4.23, 4.30

will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on June 6, 2014, at 9:00 a.m., at the Pike County Courthouse, Pittsfield, Illinois.

The judgment amount is $62,326.83.

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.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

For information contact Plaintiff’s Attorney: Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 E. Main St., Decatur, Illinois 62523 (217) 422-1719.

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).

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 4.23.14, 4.30, 5.7

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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

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Pittsfield, Illinois

Sitting exercises benefit many

Manker recognizes RSVP

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Steve Manker, village president of Detroit, was among six community leaders to recognize the Adams, Brown and Pike Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). The program is hosted by John Wood Community College and is a federal program under the Senior Corps umbrella of National Service. RSVP has been active in Adams County for the last 41 years. In 2012 RSVP was awarded a grant to expand into Brown and Pike counties.

By making formal proclamations during the month of April, mayors shared gratitude and recognition for RSVP programs, including AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, and other national service programs, for tackling local problems and managing hundreds of volunteers for greater community impact.

The mayors of Quincy, Mendon, Mt. Sterling, Ripley and Versailles were also honored.

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The group of ladies exercising at the Senior Center on Adams Street in Pittsfield Monday afternoon enjoyed doing the chicken wing exercise. The group does sitting exercises to benefit the neck, shoulders, arms, legs and ankles. Chicken winging it are, left to right, Helen Stewart, Shirley Kingery, instructor, and Jennie Bush.

The group meets each Monday at 1:30 and is open to the public.

and they also furnish the refreshments.”

Kingery said the exercis-

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Monday afternoons there is an exercise class at the Senior Citizen Center on Adams Street.

“We do sitting exercises,” Shirley Kingery, who organized the class said. “It’s for any one who may have a problem with balance or stamina from standing. Some of our participants may have a cane, walker or wheelchair.”

Kingery said at least nine different women come to the Monday classes with five or six on any given Monday. Men are welcome also.

“We do the exercises, then we have refreshments and go home,” Kingery said. “The center furnishes transportation to those who need it

“I’ve had several tell me they have really improved after coming to the class.”

Shirley Kingery Class organizer es involved mostly stretching and moving but also lifts the moods of those attending.

“I’ve had several tell me they have really improved after coming to the class,” Kingery said.

Donna Abney, Nebo, says she

takes the classes and enjoys them a lot.

“I do the exercises at home on the days I don’t come here,” she said.

Bobbi Beardsley, Griggsville, also takes the classes and she says she enjoys the exercises and the “down-home talking’ that the group enjoys after the session ends.

Kingery said she is a certified respiratiory therapist and she and Katherine Rowles, an R.N. at Illini established the exercises several years ago for patients with lung disease. .

“We do neck, arms, legs, knees and ankles,” Kingery said. “Nothing strenuous, no weights or anything like that. We usually do 20 reps of each one and then walk around the room one or two times.”

Tips for long-distance caregivers Caring for a friend or family member who has cancer is not easy. It may only get more difficult when a caregiver lives far away.

Long-distance caregiving may not be ideal for the patient or the caregiver, but it's sometimes the only option.

Long-distance caregivers can expect their out-of-pocket expenses to be higher, as the cost of travel alone is likely to be considerable. While longdistance caregiving may not be ideal, the American Cancer Society offers the following tips to help men and women entrusted with caring for a cancer-stricken friend or family member from afar. n Make sure your loved one's home is safe. When you get the chance to visit your loved one's home, make the most of that visit and ensure his or her home is safe. If the illness has made things more difficult around the house, address any of these issues before you return home. Patients who receive chemotherapy are often weakened after treatment, so it can help to install some grab bars in the bathroom or purchase a shower seat to reduce the risk of falling in the shower. In addition, make sure handrails inside

and outside the home are secure. If they're loose, tighten them so they provide adequate support. n Clean up around the house.

Cancer patients may also be too weak to keep up with their chores around the house. A dirty home can be depressing to men and women battling cancer, so clean up around the house to brighten the home and reduce the risk of an insect or rodent infestation. n Be ready for a crisis. No one wants to imagine a situation in which his or her loved one suffering from cancer has an emergency, but caregivers need to do just that. Have someone you can count on nearby to check on your friend or family member if you suddenly cannot reach the cancer patient. Introduce yourself to your loved one's next-door neighbor or meet a close friend who lives nearby that you can contact should your friend or family member prove difficult to reach. n Make a list of medications and update it regularly. Cancer patients often take certain medications as part of their treatment and recovery, and caregivers should make a list of these medications, periodically updating the

list as the treatment and recovery process progresses. n Make sure your loved one has a cell phone. Though it might seem hard to believe, some people, especially the elderly, still do not have cellular phones. When serving as a long-distance caregiver, it's imperative that you can easily and routinely reach your cancer-stricken friend or relative.

Cancer treatment might make it difficult for him or her to get to a land line, so be sure he or she has a cell phone that he or she can carry with them at all times. Program important numbers, including your own number, as well as his or herphysician's and a neighbor's or nearby relative's number, into the phone. n Stay in touch with the patient's physician. While a physician might not be able to share all the details of your loved one's condition, you can keep in touch with him or her to stay abreast of how the treatment and recovery process is going. A physician can help you tailor your caregiving to best manage the patient's needs, adjusting that plan as the treatment and recovery process evolves.

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Wednesday, April 23, 2014 Pittsfield, Illinois

Saukee boys and girls win own invitational By beth zumwalt Pike Press The Saukee boys pulled out a one point win over North Greene and the Saukee girls defeated Winchester by 50 points to win their own invitational last week at Pittsfield.

The Pleasant Hill-Calhoun track boys co-op team took fifth place.

The PH-C girls finished seventh.

Boys teams in the order of finish were: Pittsfield, North Greene, Waverly, Routt, Plesant Hil, Winchester and Payson-Seymour On the girls side, Pittsfield, Winchester, Waverly, Routte, North Greene, Pleasant Hill and Payson-Seymour.

Results from Pittsfield and Pleasant Hill-Calhoun were;

Boys

100 meters: 1st, Wayde Smith, PHS, , 2nd, Laken Labby, PHS, , eighth, Jared Bracket, PH-C10th Terry Dan McBride, PH-C, 200 meters: 1st Wayde Smith, PHS, 2 nd , Laken Labby, PHS, sixth, Jared Bracket, PH-C 400 meters: 4th, Seth Moyers, PH-C, 6th, Joseph Pursley, PHS, 7 th , Jesse Drone, PHS, 10 th Connor Carmody, PH-C. 800 meters: 1st Kit Mefford, PHS, 5th, Ethan Mangham, PHS, Austin Bick, PH-C, 10th.

1600 meters: 2 nd , Brian Renoud, PHS, 4th Austin Gerard, PHS, 7th, Nolan Fisher, PH-C, 10th Tony Kallal, PH-C. 3200 meters: 3rd, Austin Priest, PHS, 6th Kody Freeman, PHS. 110 M hurdles: 2 nd , Corby Edwards, PH-C 300M hurdles: 1 st , Dustin

Wintjen, PHS; 3 rd , Corby Edwards, PH-C 4 X 100: 1st, Laken Labby, Dustin Wintjen, Gavin Stephenson, Joseph Pursley; 4 th , Corby Edwards, Kyle Mowen, Keegan Sabol, Jared Bracket, PH-C; 4 X 200: 1st, Laken Labby, Gavin Stephenson, Joseph Pursley, Wayde Smith, 3rd, Jared Bracket, Terry Dan McBride, Keegan Sabol, Logan Malone.

4 X 400: 1 st , Kit Mefford, Matthew Robinson, Dustin Wintjen, Joseph Pursley, PHS, 4th, Logan Malone, Daniel Sabol, Terry Dan McBride, Kyle Mowen, PH-C,.

4 X 800: 1st, Matthew Robinson, Austin Gerard, Brian Renoud, Kit Mefford, PHS; 4th, Austin Bick, Nolan Fisher, Tony Kallal, Russell Wombles, PH-C; Shot Put; 6th, Eli Petty, PHS Discus; 5th, Eli Petty, PHS, 6th, Seth Moyers, PH-C; Bryce Lind, 8th, PHS High jump: 2 nd , Matthew Robbins, PHS; Long jump: 2 nd , Corby Edwards, PH-C, 3rd Wayde Smith, PHS, 4th, Kyle Mowen, PH-C, 5th, Neil Stark, PHS. Triple jump: 4 th , Kyle Mowen,PH-C.

Girls

100 meters: 1st, Shannon Gates, PHS, 3rd, Jessica Grammer, PHS, 6 th , Sydney White, PH-C; 9 th Rose Wilshitze, PH-C 200 meters: 1st Shannon Gates, PHS, 6th, Rose Wilshitze, PH-C, 7th, Allie Hoover, PHS 400 meters: 1st Jaylee Clements, PHS, 5th, Allie Hoover, PHS, 800 meters: 1 st Jayelee

Clements, PHS; 2 nd , Jennifer Robbins 1600 meters: 2 nd , Jennifer Robbins, PHS; 3 rd , Madison Palmer, PHS 3200 meters: 3 rd , Rachel Snyder, Pittsfield; 6 th , Haley Preston, PH-C 100m hurdles: 2nd, Mackenzie Phillips, PHS, 4 th , Julia th Turnbaugh, PHS, 8 , Carle Vazis, PH-C, 11th, Brooke Carney, PH-C 300 m hurdles: 1 st , Shelby Mehsling, PHS; 6th, Mackenzie Phillips, PHS, 7th, Brooke Carney, PH-C 4 X 100 relay: 2nd, Shelby Mehsling, Kim Forshey, Ashlyn Schultz, Jessica Grammer, PHS; 3 rd , Carley Vazis, Pam Hirst, Kristen Wieneke, Rose Wilshitze, PH-C. 4 X 200 relay : 1st, Shannon Gates, Shelby Mehsling, Jessica Grammer, Cadence Klatt 4th, Rose Wilshitze, Pam Hirst, Sydney White, Ashley Brannan, PH-C. 4 X 400 relay: 1 st , Jaylee Clements, Jennifer Robbins, Cadence Klatt, Shannon Gates; 6th, Brooke Carney, Carley Vazis, Pam Hirst, Kristen Wieneke; PH-C Shot put: 1st Rachel Clowers, PH-C, 10 th, Marie Rush, PHS, 10th, Ashley Gratton PHS (tie) Discus: 1 st Rachel Clowers, PH-C, 5th, Marie Rush, PHS, 9th Shelbie Hubbard, PHS. High jump: 2nd, Allie Hoover, PHS Long jump: 1st, Sydney White, PH-C, 2nd, Cadence Klatt, PHS, 5th Kristen Wieneke, PH-C, 13th, Ashlyn Schultz, PHS. Triple jump: 4 th , Jessica Grammer, PHS.

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Winners of the girls 4X400 at Saukee Invitational April 17, were, left to right, Jennifer Robinson, Jaylee Clement, Cadie Klatt, Shannon Gates. The girls had a time of 4:30.32. Second place Routt had a time of 4:43.85.

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Winners of the 4X400 at Saukee Invitational April 17 were, left to right, Joe Pursley, Matthew Robinson, Dustin Wintjen, Kit Mefford. The boys had a time of 3:40, 48, White Hall was second with a time of 3:40.82.

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Western Carlee Hively pitched a one –hitter last week, allowing the Lady Wildcats to defeat the Pittsfield Lady Saukees, 4-0.

Western will be at Liberty tomorrow for a double header

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Milton Milton-Pearl HCE to meet Monday, April 14 Travis Brannan surprised his parents by coming home for three days for Easter. They had a great visit and celebrated with a little get together/cookout as well as an Easter egg hunt for the five grand kids Only person missing was Terry, he was working in Texas so he couldn’t be there.

At Jean Kern’s house for Easter Sunday lunch were, Joy Kern, Jude Bay, Jerzie and Jolin Maines, Jana and Randy Graham, Jessica Graham and Tyler Smith, Jace Graham, Amanda Morey, Jobe Arnold and Jenny Wilson, Jordyn Blackketter, Jantzen and Joliegh, and Jeana Ramsey. They also enjoyed an Easter egg hunt as well.

Phil and Lynn Ottwell celebrated Easter and Dawn’s birthday with their family, Saturday evening, attending were Dawn Ottwell and Daniel Meyers, Devin, Layla, Ty and Baylee Brink, and Grandma Betty Franklin.

Betty Franklin hosted Easter dinner Sunday. Enjoying the day were Mark and Jill McGlauchlen; Molly Brennan, Travis, Cristy

,Isaac McGlauchlen and Paige Ator; Patrick , Alayna, and Addie Dodd; Daniel Meyers and Dawn Ottwell; Phil and Lynn Ottwell; Dave, Ash, and Piper Ferguson; Dale and Terry Lacey. A lot of fun was had with an egg hunt for the kids and an egg toss for the big kids.

Phil and Elaine Graham hosted Easter lunch Saturday. Joining them were Dan, Jenny, Phillip and Taylor Graham and Mike, Karrie and Jayson Spann.

Milton-Pearl HCE met at the Pearl Community Center April 14 for a regular meeting and a potluck dinner consisting of recipes from the States lesson. Judy Schlieper and Doris Akers served as hostesses. Lessons were given

by Jan Edwards on Cooking with Fresh Garden Produce and by Doris Akers on Helen Taft. Donations of paper products were made to the food pantry and our donations next month will be to the Ronald McDonald House. We will meet next at 6:30 p.m. May 12 at the Milton Community Center with Beth and Darlene Moore as host-

By KARRIE SPANN 723-4262 esses.

Don’t forget, the East Pike library in Detroit is open Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1p.m. Susan reports that she had 23 visitors at the East Pike Lending Library this past Saturday. That makes 76 visitors thus far for the month of April and one more week yet to go!

The Determined Detroiters 4-H Club is having a pulled pork fundraiser Sunday, May 4 at the Detroit Town Hall beginning at noon.

Pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans, potato salad, tea or lemonade for a free will donation. Bake sale items will also be available.

Save the date! East Pike Fire Protection District will be hosting its annual Mother’s Day dinner Sunday, May 11.

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and other area news Coffee and donuts offered at senior center “A man has reached middle age when he is cautioned to slow down by his doctor instead of by the police”.

Birthdays and anniversaries for this week are: April 23-Emily Myers, Tina Lovelace, Carroll Borrowman, Amy and Kent McDermott April 24-Zach Schlieper, Robert Blacketer, Justin Dwight April 25-Mike Devine, Chris Borrowman, Brandy Ostrander April 27-Whitney McDonald, Rilie Tobin April 28-my husband Steve Davis Prayer requests: April Myers, Angie Lin, Betty Collins, Bob Rue, BrendaGarner, Chris Schlieper, Connie McFall, David Brawdy, Dianna Ruble, Durrell Chamberlain, Edward Thomas, Ervin Borrowman, Evelyn Ward, Ginger and George Whitlock, Heather Alvey, Jeanette Doran, Janet Shoemaker, Josh Bennett, Karen McCullen, Leroy Leonard, Missionary Mike Leonard and family, Monica Ruble, Norie Jeffs, Nikki Allen, Ona Ogle, Radar Grim, Roger Bonnett, Roger and Brenda Pennock, Vicki Brackett and family, and pray especially for the United States of America, its leaders, its people, and let everyone remember how and why this great country was founded.

The earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. Psalm 24:1 Activities in our area: Saturday, April 26, at 6:30 at the Youngblood Baptist Church in Nortonville Joe Arview will be in concert.

Saturday, May 3, the gospel group “Anticipation” will be at the Gospel Gig in Detroit. Make plans now to attend. Food and fellowship at 5:30 with the concert following at 6:30.

It’s never too early to start collecting those General Mills box tops for our schools. Just clip a baggie on the refrigerator with a magnet then when you get a box top, put it in the baggie. Simple.

“By the time a man is wise enough to watch his step, he’s too old to go anywhere”.

And remember Recycling is going on strong as ever between 9:30-1:30 Fridays, out by Bowlers’ Universe in west Pittsfield.

Here is something too good to pass by: Free coffee and free donuts at the Pike County Senior Center, 220 West Adams, Pittsfield, from 8 a.m.-10 a.m., Monday through Friday.

Since several locations in town where the “coffee drinkers” congregated in the mornings are no

longer in existence, the Senior Center came up with this solution. So come on in and enjoy a cup, have a donut, and, most of all, enjoy the friendly conversation.

Samaritan Closet is open the second Friday of each month from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This is located behind the Farmers National Bank on Memorial Street in Pittsfield. Samaritan Closet provides clothes that people have donated for all ages. These clothes are free to anyone who comes in. Call 217-491-8980 with questions or to make arrangements to make a donation.

Pike County Senior Center activities: The Exercise Classes for people that cannot do aerobics or if you are in a walker or wheelchair have resumed. These are held at 1:30 p.m Mondays. Rides are available. Call 285-4969 with questions or if you need a ride.

The earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. Psalm 24:1.

Thought I would list the main dish of their daily specials for the Illini Coffee Shop for a few days, just to give you an idea of the variety they offer. These specials also include a dessert. The Coffee Shop also has other foods, such as sandwiches, salads, and breakfast, and are open from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Wednesday, April 23-turkey meatloaf Thursday, April 24-chef salad Friday, April 25-bacon cheeseburger Monday, April 28-spaghetti and meatballs Tuesday, April 29-boiled egg and salad Wednesday, April 30-chicken fajitas Thursday, May 1-plain pulled pork on bun Friday, May 2-boston clam chowder Keep in mind that they do breakfast, too.

Trivia answers from last week: 1. Which mountain did Moses and Aaron each die at? (Aaron Mount Hor and Moses - Mount Nebo) 2. “Sweet potato” is a nickname for what musical instrument? (ocarina) 3. When Moses left Egypt and Pharoah’s daughter who had raised him, which land did he go to? (Midian) 4. Aramis, Athos, and Porthos were known as what famous trio? (the Three Musketeers) 5. Who was older, Moses or his brother Aaron? (Aaron by three years)

By WYVETTA DAVIS 285-4880 6. In 1930, who held the National League record for hitting the most home runs in a single season? (Hank Wilson who hit 56 home runs) Trivia questions for this week: 1. During the plagues upon Egypt, there was one with hail and something else that fell at the same time. What was that other substance?

2. What tree is the most commonly struck by lightning?

3. After the plague of the locusts, God put darkness upon the earth how many days?

4. What is the most amount of voltage that a bolt of lightning can strike the earth?

5. Out of the 12 apostles, two were the sons of Zebedee. Who were they?

6. How many times a second does lightning strike the earth?

A surprise birthday gathering was held for Helen Mays Tuesday, April 15, at Pikers Restaurant in Louisiana. Those who attended, besides Helen, were Margaret Jennings, Vickie Robbins, Joann Myers, Anne Hopkins, and Joyce Abney.

Pat Baxter had Easter dinner at her house Sunday, April 20.

Those in attendance were: Matt, Damien, and Karrie Baxter of Tuscola; Katie, Bryce, Jacob, and Cheryl Baxter and Christena and Hugh Reynolds, all of Griggsville; Sherrill and John Brown, Tom Brown, Tracy and Christy Wyatt and Tanya, Robert and Brenda Adams, Hailey and Heather Burnett, and Cajun Terarick, all of Baylis; Jesse Beasley of Pearl; and Gloria and Les Castleberry of New Salem. They had lots of food and plenty of visiting. Also had an Easter egg hunt for the little ones. Had lots of fun.

Al Laird was the speaker at “The Feast of the Paschal Lamb” observance conducted by the Quincy Chapter of Rose Croix, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite at the Masonic Temple in Quincy Wednesday, April 16. There was a dinner at 6 p.m. followed by the ceremony at 7 p.m. The ceremony honored 32 Scottish Rite Masons who had passed away during the past year. Among them were Walter Suhling, Mike Niebur, James Logan, Leon Smith, and Gary Crader, all of Pike County.

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Spaghetti lunch fundraisers on Sunday, April 27 The Mississippi Valley Christian Service Camp’s annual spaghetti lunch fundraisers will this Sunday, April 27 from 11:30 until 1:30 at the Crossroads Center in Pittsfield.

Cost for adult is $6 and $4 for 10 and under.

The Pike County Fair is sponsoring a Princess tea party at the senior center in Pittsfield April 26 from 9 until 11. For reservation call any of the following: Tonya Walston at 217-491-2972, Christine Bess at 217-779-2675, or Debbi Winchell at 573-754-2436.There will be sand art, finger painting, storytelling, carriage ride and other crafts. Tickets are $10.00 per girl!

Note reservations need to be in

by May 15. 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.

Town wide yard sales are scheduled for May 24. Forms are available at the village office and the cost is $15. Contact Emily Lowe at 217-653-2631 or Beth Arnold at 217-371-2974 with any questions.

You sale will be posted on the map and you get a write up about your important sale items. Local organizations are selling Krispy Kreme donuts and butterfly chops.

The Pike County Fair will be having a Spring Demo Derby May 17. The lawnmower derby starts at 2:30 p.m. and the main derby 5:00 p.m. The main gate entrance is $10 with the Pit gate $20.

Former area resident, William Rex Smith passed away. He and Charlotte had several children who

Family comes together for Easter in Rockport I fixed pre-Easter dinner saturday for my children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. We had 39 here.

My son from Hannibal, Richard’s, daughter had a bad four wheeler accident Saturday at about 5:30. She rolled about three times and she’s got a pretty banged up leg. Might

want to remember her in prayer.

My husband’s and my anniversary is April 24. If he was alive, we would have been married 66 years.

You might want to remember Rob Helkey and Sandra Smith in prayer as this week Jackie would be 12 years ol.

That’s it until next week. May

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"Adele”, named for her vocal abilities, is ready for spring. She was born in February at Hopewell Views Simmentals-Rick Wombles.

Aric Sharp, CEO of Quincy Medical Group, announced today that Quincy Medical Group was recognized at the American Medical Group Association (AMGA) national conference.

More than 450 medical groups including over 150,000 physicians practice in AMGA member organizations that provide healthcare services to 120 million patients (approximately one in three Americans). On Saturday, April 5, in front of physician and executive leaders from around the country, Quincy Medical Group was announced as one of two highest performs out of all AMGA groups for Employee Satisfaction.

At the same time, Quincy Medical Group was also announced as one of the three highest performers out of all AMGA groups for Physician Satisfaction.

“Receiving this recognition among the best medical groups in the country speaks volumes to the commitment of our physicians and employees. Together our team has created a stellar working environment which enables us to pursue our vision each day of providing the best outcome to every patient every time. We are proud of this recognition, and fully appreciate it is made possible due to the dedication and hard work of each team member at Quincy Medical Group,” said Sharp.

The American Medical Group Association is a 501(c)(6) trade association representing medical groups, health systems and other organized systems of care, including some of the nation’s largest, most prestigious integrated delivery systems. AMGA is a leading voice in advocating for efficient, team-based and accountable care.

AMGA members encompass all models of organized systems of care in the healthcare industry, including high performing health systems, integrated delivery systems, hospital-affiliated medical groups and more.

Pike residents receive licensing

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press

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

wine, and Buzz took them with him out of the Earth’s orbit and onto the surface of the moon. He and Armstrong had only been on the lunar surface for a few minutes when Aldrin made the following public statement: “This is the LM pilot. I’d like to take this opportunity to ask every person listening in, whoever and wherever they may be, to pause for a moment and contemplate the events of the past few hours and to give thanks in his or her own way.” He then ended the radio communication and there on the silent surface of the moon, 250,000 miles from home, he read a verse from the Gospel of John and he took communion.

By FRANCES PENCE 217-242-3511 God bless you all and have a great week.

Quincy Medical Group recognized

by AMGA

Piano and string students to present recital Sunday.

Congratulations to the winners of the Eagle Egg coloring contest: Quinn Phillips-most school spirit and Shay Taylor-most original design.

Since my news is short this week, I thought I’d share an interesting article that was passed on to me through my email. It was told to Eric Metaxas for his book “Everything You Always Wanted to Know about God (But were afraid to ask). Metaxas interviewed Buzz Aldrin after he and Neil Armstrong changed history by walking on the surface of the moon July 20, 1969. The background to the story is that Aldrin was an elder at his Presbyterian church in Texas during this period in his life, and knowing that he would soon be doing something unprecedented in human history, he felt he should mark the occasion somehow and asked his minister to help him.

The minister consecrated a communion wafer and a small vial of communion

attended PHHS. Sympathy goes out to the family.

The Sunrise service held at the Baptist Church was well attended. I heard the message was outstanding and the food excellent.

Cindy Prater Yokem arrived from St. Charles, Michigan for an Easter weekend visit with her children, parents, and sister and family.

Gail and Kim Puterbaugh hosted their annual Easter celebration for his mom, Verna’s family. Several came Friday to help set up. On Saturday, they had a potluck and had 53 in attendance. On Sunday, they had a fish fry. By all accounts, the food was good, the weather perfect, and the being together with one’s family priceless.

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Piano and string students of Cleve and Susanne Curry will present their normal recital Saturday, April 26 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Griggsville United Methodist Church. The public is invited.

Nadine Manker’s Easter guests were; Kim Manker, Valerie Brawdy, Koert and Norma Bartman, Ron Brawdy, Dave Brown, Jillian and Marina Orr, Brent Smith, Lauren Alderman, Beth Scott Wesley and Steve Manker, Susan Jump, Hope Scott, Tom and Nancy Ramlow, Dawnyetta Manard, Larry and Patty Manker, Connie and Jim Manker, AJ and Reta Crabtree, Cheyenne and AJ Knight, Breanna Manker and Bailey Meighan, Jimmy and Karie, Wyatt and Cole Manker, and Lester, Janet and Pennie Rush.

Steve, Jeannie and Lexi Kessinger visited their daughter Kyra Kessinger and Cory Koltveit in Edwardsville

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Starting April 10, Save-A-Lot will have raffle tickets Mon. - Sat. available 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mon. - Fri. and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays.

Tickets are $5.00 each and there are only 750 tickets. There is a second prize of $100.00 and a third prize for $50.00. Money will go to help pike county sheriffs dept program educating kids not to use drugs or alcohol. Save a lot is working with deputy Thompson and Deputy Weir.

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has posted its report of new Illinois professional licenses issued between March 24 and April 11. Pike County residents on the list include: Jannan N. Reid, Milton, a pharmacy technician whose license runs from March 24 to March 31, 2005.

Re A Moore, a pharmacy technician whose license runs from March 28 to March 31, 2015.

Michelle D. Wellman, a pharmacy technician whose license runs from March 28 to March 31, 2015.

Melissa A. Allen, a pharmacy technician whose license runs from April 7 to March 31, 2015.

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Crime Stoppers The Pike County Sheriff’s Department responded April 15 to 335th Ave east of IL-107 in rural Griggsville to a report of criminal damage to property. An unidentified vehicle had ran off the roadway and struck a fence causing five wooden posts to break off. The incident was not report-

ed. If you have any information on this or any other crimes taking place in Pike County, you are asked to call Pike County Crime Stoppers at (217)285-1500. All callers remain anonymous and if a tip is used in making an arrest, the caller is eligible for a cash reward.

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

Bookings Zachary B. Greenwood, 22, Griggsville, was arrested April 14 on a Pike County misdemeanor warrant alleging failure to appear.

He was released on his own recognizance.

Bryant N. Ruby, 22, Hannibal, Mo., was arrested April 14 on Pike County felony warrant. He posted $5,000 bond and was released pending court appearance.

Manuel L. Pressey, 45, Nebo, was arrested April 16 on charges of driving while suspended or revoked and a felony in-state warrant. He remains lodged in the Pike County Jail in lieu of $150 bond on the

driving while suspended charge and $500 on the warrant.

Adam M. Petty, 47, Pittsfield, was arrested April 16 on three small claims warrants, two in Pike County and one from another county. He posted $2,600 on the three warrants and was released pending court appearance.

James A. Carney, 26, Decatur, was arrested April 18 on possession of cannabis, less than 30 grams and an unspecified traffic offense. He posted $150 and was released pending court appearance.

Cardary Johnson, 27 Decatur, was arrested April 18 on charges of possession of cannabis and speeding. He posted $150 and was released pending court appearance.

Clinton M. Hayden, 20, Pittsfield, was arrested April 19 on charges of driving under the influence and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. He posted $100 bond and was released pending court appearance.

Real estate transfers Allen Smith to Allen R. Smith Trustee and Allen R. Smith Revocable Trust, SE 1/4 of SW 1/4, SW 1/4 of SW 1/4, Sec. 6, Pleasant Hill Township, SE 1/4 of SE 1/4, Sec. 1, NE 1/4 of NE 1/4, Sec. 12, Ross Township.

Beverly Ann Layton to Danny Buchanan and Debra Buchanan, NW 1/4 of SE 1/4, SW 1/4 of SE 1/4, NE 1/4 of SE 1/4, Se. 33, Pearl Township.

Robert Cannady to Clinton E. Henrikson and Tara L. Henrikson, Pt. NE 1/4, Sec. 10, Kinderhook Township.

Clinton E. Henrikson and Tara L. Henrikson to Robert Cannady, Pt. NE 1/4, Sec. 10, Pt. NW 1/4, Sec. 11, Kinderhook Township.

James T. Nash and Regina L. Nash to Derrick J. Nash, Lot 1, Blk 27, Johnsons Addn, Griggsville.

Earl F. Daniels and Hazel Mardel Daniels to Adam Carpenter and Shawn Carpenter, NE 1/4 of SW 1/4, Sec. 27, Spring Creek Township.

Jerry Webster to Melanie Ann Webster Trustee, Jerry D. Webster Trustee, Melanie A. Webster Living Trust and Melanie A. Webster Living Trust, Pt. SE 1/4 Sec. 23, Pt. NW 1/4, Pt. SW 1/4, Sec. 24, Atlas Township.

Bill D. Buchanan and Kathryn M. Buchanan to Edward Eugene Hull and Alison Nicole Crawford, Lot 6, Blk 9, Jones & Purketts Addn, Griggsville.

Michael J. Leverich and Crystal G. Leverich to Rodney Borrowman, Lot 5, Gambles 1st Addn, Pittsfield, Pt. NW 1/4, Sec. 24, Pittsfield Township.

Ptrick R. Keller and Michael R. Keller to Rodney D. Borrowman, Pt. SE 1/4, Pt. SW 1/4, Sec. 31, Martinsburg.

Patrick R. Keller and Michael R. Keller to Michael J. Leverich and Crystal G. Leverich, Pt. SW 1/4, Pt. SE 1/4, Sec. 31, Martinsburg Township.

Patrick R. Keller and Joyce M. Keller to Michael J. Leverich and Crystal G. Leverich, Pt. SW 1/4, Sec. 31, Martinsburg Township.

Michael J. Leverich and Crystal G. Leverich to Michael J. Leverich and Crystal G. Leverich, Pt. SW 1/4, Pt. SE 1/4, Sec. 31, Martinsburg Township.

Ryan J. Bland to Jeffrey D. Lindsey, Pt. NW 1/4, Sec. 34, Montezuma Township.

Michael J. Anderson and Chastity D. Anderson to Ryan Bland, Pt. NE 2/4, Sec. 25, Spring Creek Township.

Western Illinois Fair Queen Pageant info meeting Sunday The Western Illinois Fair Queen Pageant is hosting an informational meeting for interested contestants for this year’s pageant on Sunday, April 27 at 4 p.m., at the Western Illinois Fairgrounds office in Griggsville.

The pageant is open to girls ages 16-21 that live in Adams, Brown, Calhoun, Morgan, Pike and Scott counties. This year’s pageant will be held Thursday, June 26, during the 2014 Western Illinois Fair.

This meeting is only for queen pageant contestants. Princess con-

testants will meet at a future date.

The queen represents the fair and area at local parades, festivals and events, along with competing in the 2015 Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Pageant, held in Springfield in January.

The current queen, Miss Kenzie Jones of Jacksonville, qualified for the top 15 finalists in the 2014 pageant.

For more details, contact director Beth White at 217-370-3638, email westernfairqueen@gmail. com, or visit Facebook.com/ WesterFairQueen.

Engineering and manufacturing program open house at JWCC The public is invited to learn about John Wood Community College’s engineering and manufacturing programs at an open house Thursday, April 24 at the College’s Workforce Development Center at 4220 Kochs Lane.

Students, parents and teachers may visit during the day from 9 a.m. to noon or during the evening session from 5-7p.

Faculty members from engineering and manufacturing programs will be available to speak one-on-one with students and families. Demonstrations of course projects and simulations on display will include robotics, wind and solar power, 3D modeling and computer-controlled production applications.

Information about admissions, financial aid, engineering and manufacturing career paths and salaries will also be shared.

Graduates from JWCC’s growing engineering program have success-

fully transferred to Purdue University, Washington University, University of Missouri St. Louis and University of Illinois. Details about JWCC’s engineering program are available at.jwcc.edu/academics/degrees/engineering.

JWCC manufacturing students are in demand regionally and often receive job offers prior to completion of training programs. Programs lead to head-of-household careers with beginning salaries in the $30,000 to $40,000 range. More information about manufacturing related careers is available at manufacturingourfuture.org.

Student and parent registration is encouraged, but not required. RSVP can be made to Jake Houston at jhouston@jwcc. edu<mailto:jhouston@jwcc.edu> or by calling 217.641.4902 High school students should check with their respective guidance counselor for an excused college visit absence.

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Weekly crop update

By Mike Roegge, University of Illinois Extension, Adams/Brown/ Hancock/Pike/Schuyler We’ve had a little warmer weather, which has (slowly) started the growing process for perennials. But for the most part, they’re still patiently waiting for warmer weather before much growth occurs. I’ve pruned my apple trees and pear trees and am waiting patiently for warmer weather before pruning the peach trees, as I’d like to see how many buds are still alive before cutting (and it doesn’t look promising, as the buds aren’t swelling like they should). Likewise, brambles should be pruned. On upright blackberries, after you pinched out the tip at about 3 feet in height last summer, you need to prune back the lateral branches to 15-18”.

And the dormant sprays need to be applied to all fruit crops.

The dead ferns of asparagus should be mowed or burned off now. Some do this in the fall, but waiting until spring can help delay new growth (as the soil is shaded by the dead ferns and stays cooler). This delayed emergence can help prevent early emerging spears from any frost. The frost won’t kill the plant, but any spears that are emerged will not survive temperatures below 30 degrees.

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Gerald Lee Love of Jacksonville, Il. to Lora Ann Sims of Jacksonville, Il. Matthew Lyle Greenwood of Baylis, Il to Sheree Rae Richardson of Baylis, Il.

Asparagus can be harvested until a majority of the spears are pencil size in diameter or smaller. After harvest, fertilize with 1# of 12-1212 (or similar) fertilizer per 100 square feet.

Weed control in asparagus isn’t too complicated. Herbicides, mulch or hand weeding are all acceptable. NEVER use salt. Salt will cause soil to become sterile, and after the asparagus is gone, nothing will grow for many years.

Asparagus can survive salt applications because of its very deep root system.

Strawberries need to have the straw removed when soil temperatures reach 42-44 degrees, which is now. When removing the straw, leave a small amount on the row to help keep the berries off the soil. By preventing soil contact or splashing soil, leather rot, a serious strawberry disease, can be greatly reduced.

Leave the remainder of the straw between the rows, to help keep the weeds down and in case of wet weather, keep yourself out of the mud. Rainy weather during bloom often leads to botrytis mold (gray mold). Using captan fungicide helps reduce that disease. Never fertilize strawberries in the spring, always wait until after harvest, at renovation.

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• Ability to exert up to 60 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and /or up to 10 pounds of force as needed to move objects.

• Must be able to lift 20 pounds unassisted and work on your feet for extended periods of time.

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• Hours : 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday with additional overtime hours for extracurricular events held outside regular working hours. Must be able to start May 20th, 2014.

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