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City lengthens ‘fix or flatten’ list By beth zumwalt Pike Press The Pittsfield City Council is cracking down on derelict properties in the city.

At last week’s city council meeting, the council heard a report from Mayor John Hayden and Mike Hollahan, city attorney.

The city has added three properties to the “fix or flatten” list.

“We have sent them letters which is the first step in the process,” Hayden said.

Previously there were three properties on the list: a house on Griggsville Street, which was sold and is being renovated; a house on Illinois Street which was flattened; and a house on West Washington which is still in the process but should be remedied soon. Also in the process is the Westfall House on Crane Street, which was damaged by fire last summer and remains in its damaged state.

Added to the list are an apartment house at 303 W. Jefferson, owned by Brooks Allen; a house

“We have sent them letters which is the first step in the process.”

John Hayden Pittsfield mayor at 326 N. Memorial, owned by Debbie Moore; and a house at 1700 Lakeview Heights, owned

by Donnie James.

Hayden said letters had been sent to all three of the owners and only one had responded.

“We received the certified letter receipt that says all received the letter,” Hayden said. “But only Moore has responded. She is trying to sell the house but says if she doesn’t she will do something.”

Sending the letters is the

first step in the process. The owners will have 30 days to notify the city if they intend to fix or flatten their properties. If they refuse to do so, the city can start the process of condemnation and will tear the properties down and bill the owners. The next step will be placing a lien on the property.

The council also agreed to assist The Crossing, a local church, with its Easter egg hunt April 19 on the courthouse lawn by closing the inside lane of Adams Street for the duration of the hunt. The decision to close the street was agreed to at the March 18 meeting but the matter had to be placed on the agenda for proper passing. The city will provide barricades to assist with the closure.

The council also agreed to close the alley behind Farmer’s State Bank April 10 for its ag day festivities. The event has been held in recent years with the alley being closed and no complaints have been received.

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A Pittsfield house which suffered severe damage in a fire last July still stands in its damaged condition. The city has tried various avenues to get the structure either torn down or repaired but to no avail. The property is now involved in the city’s fix or flatten program.

Quinn announces $100 million for transportation improvements Look who’s celebrating a birthday!

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Travor Allen of Barry was in Pittsfield Saturday afternoon riding the rails at the King Park skateboard park. The weather was perfect for skateboarding, according to Allen. For more photos of warm weather fun, see page C1.

As the spring thaw begins, Governor Pat Quinn 2014 Distribution $100 Million Allottment announced $100 million from the Illinois Jobs TOWNSHIP Now! construction program to repair municipal Atlas...........................................................$12,708 and township infrastructure throughout the state. Barry ..........................................................$12,706 The funding will help communities throughout Chambersburg ...............................................$9,315 Illinois combat potholes and make other critical Cincinnati .....................................................$6,513 infrastructure repairs following the historic winter Derry ............................................................$9,171 weather Illinois faced. The announcement is part Detroit ..........................................................$6,789 of the governor’s agenda to create jobs and build a Fairmount ....................................................$10,308 21st century infrastructure that will drive Illinois’ Flint ..............................................................$4,182 Griggsville ..................................................$12,245 economy forward.

“The extreme and historic winter has left Hadley .......................................................$11,613 many roads in rough shape,” Governor Quinn Hardin ..........................................................$9,841 said. “This investment will help local communi- Kinderhook ...................................................$9,861 Levee ............................................................$7,831 ties repair the damage done by Mother Nature Martinsburg ................................................$11,352 and improve the quality of life for residents and Montezuma .................................................$10,148 businesses.”

New Salem .................................................$12,036 The announcement includes approximately Newburg ....................................................$10,190 $2.1 million for local governments in Adams, Pearl.............................................................$6,397 Brown, Calhoun, Hancock, McDonough, Pike Perry ..........................................................$10,553 and Schuyler counties. The funding is the last of Pittsfield ......................................................$10,622 a series of annual transportation investments that Pleasant Hill ................................................$10,088 municipalities have received through Governor Pleasant Vale .................................................$9,086 Quinn’s Illinois Jobs Now! program since 2010. In Ross .............................................................$4,835 his fiscal year 2015 budget address, the Governor Spring Creek ...............................................$10,054 proposed a bipartisan working group to develop a TOTAL ............................................. $228,444 MUNICIPALITIES new capital spending plan for the next five years.

Barry ............................................................$5,941 The projects will be selected and man- Baylis ...........................................................$1,151 aged locally, with the Illinois Department of Detroit .............................................................$404 Transportation (IDOT) providing oversight.

El Dara ............................................................$386 “This capital funding for local transportation Florence ...........................................................$308 projects shows our continued dedication to sup- Griggsville ....................................................$5,463 porting local governments,” IDOT Secretary Ann Hull ..............................................................$2,058 Schneider said. “These local projects will improve Kinderhook ...................................................$1,081 the quality of life for residents, stimulate the econ- Milton ...........................................................$1,190 omy and address immediate infrastructure needs.” Nebo ...........................................................$1,772 In addition to the Illinois Jobs Now! funds New Canton .................................................$1,811 announced, local governments in the counties will New Salem ......................................................$591 receive more than $12.1 million in Motor Fuel Pearl................................................................$812 Perry ............................................................$1,898 Tax funds this year.

Two bond rating agencies released their Pittsfield ......................................................$20,037 Pleasant Hill ..................................................$4,547 reviews of Illinois’ finances ahead of the upcom- Time ................................................................$126 ing sale of $250 million in General Obligation Valley City..........................................................$61 bonds that will finance roads, bridges and schools TOTAL ............................................... $49,637 around the state. While they say the state still has work to do, they note the hard work the state has would bring long-term fiscal stability to Illinois.

According to Fitch Ratings, “The governor’s recdone to cut costs, pay down old bills and pass a comprehensive pension reform plan. Both agen- ommended budget for the coming fiscal year would… cies agreed that the Governor’s proposed budget provide a basis for the state to achieve fiscal balance.”

PCFB opposes ‘waters of the U.S.’ proposed rule Local school administrators back education reform bill doing that.”

According to Roderick, this would potentially make things a lot harder for farmers to do their jobs on their own land. The proposal from the EPA came with an “interpretive rule” aiming to clarify certain statutory exemptions for agricultural conservation practices.

These would include building a fence or shed on their land. The Farm Bureau’s complaint is that the EPA would be able to deny farmers the use of pest and weed control, fertilizer application and other essential farming activities on the basis that they may result in the addition of pollutants to navigable waters.

“Under EPA’s proposed new rule, waters-even ditches-are regulated even if they are miles from the nearest ‘navigable’ waters. Indeed, so-called ‘waters’ are regulated even if they ‘aren’t wet’ most of the time,” Bob Stallman, pres-

By JEANETTE WALLACE Pike Press

funding system that is 17 years old.

For the past three years, Local school district school districts in Illinois administrators and teach- have had their state funding ers are jumping behind a prorated, meaning the state freshman Illinois senator's would keep a certain perbill, which could reform centage of the full funding education and redistribute owed to each public school in Illinois. general state W h a t aid (GSA) ''Transportation began with more equally state across the is an afterthought the keeping five state. percent of C h i e f l y for them. For funding to s p o n s o r e d us downstate every public by Sen. school – 95 Andy Manar districts, it's a percent pro( D-Bunker top priority." ration – grew Hill), Senate to Illinois Bill 16 was Ron Edwards holding onto filed April 1 11 percent Pleasant Hill superintendent with major of the funds u p p o r t ing the past from school districts in the area. two years. Early projecRedistribution of funds tions indicate the proration could potentially reverse may get worse for schools, the financial difficulties with estimates of the state faced by downstate districts, withholding 15 percent next which have seen continued year. cuts to state funding in a (See EDUCATION, A2)

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After a review of EPA’s March 25 release of the “waters of the U.S.” proposed rule, members of the Pike County Farm Bureau are unhappy.

“It is quite worrisome to us,” Blake Roderick, executive director of the Pike County Farm Bureau, said.

Under the proposed rule, farmers, ranchers and other landowners across the countryside will have much more restrictions to ordinary land use activities.

The EPA has proposed the rule hoping to define the scope of waters protected under the Clean Water Act. “We’ve been working on these water issues…for over 30 years now,” Roderick said. “Now they’re trying to get control of every drop of water in the United States and we are very opposed to them

ident of the American Farm Bureau Federation, said. “EPA says its new rule will reduce uncertainty and that much seems to be true: there isn’t much uncertainty if most every feature where water flows or stands after a rainfall is federally regulated.”

Proponents of the proposed rule say even though it may seem superfluous, many of these waters that are even miles away from the nearest navigable water, are still connected to them and have a considerable effect on them.

“Ultimately it will end up in the Supreme Court,” Roderick said and he believes Pike County Farm Bureau will play a significant role in supporting the fight against the rule if it does.

“In short, agriculture is just land and water and when the federal government gets control of the water, they have control of the land,” Roderick said.

First phases of new farm bill becoming available Fish or ELAP and The Tree Assistance Program (TAP),” Tom Weisenborn of the Pike County Farm Service Agency, said.

“The LFP will have the most impact on this area.”

According to a fact sheet provided by the Farm Service Agency, the LFP will provide compensation to eligible livestock producers who have suffered grazing losses due to drought or fire on land that is native or improved pasture land with a permanent vegetative cover or that is planted specifi-

By beth zumwalt Pike Press The first wave of programs associated with the 2014 Farm Bill or the Agriculture Act of 2014 are being made available to farmers and producers and have to deal with disaster payments.

“The first program will be the Livestock Forage Disaster Program or LFP, Livestock Indemnity or LIP, Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey, Bees and Farm Raised C

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LPP payments for drought are equal to 60 percent of the monthly feed costs for up to five months, depending on the severity of the drought.

LFP payments for fire on federally managed range land are equal to 50 percent of the monthly feed costs for the number of days the producer is prohibited from grazing the managed rangeland, not to exceed 180 calendar days.

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Whitetail Properties with headquarters in Pittsfield will be the focus of a television show on the Great American County Network IGAC). Left to right, co-founders Paul Sawyer, Dan Perez and Pete Alfano appear in the show as do other employees of the business. One of the shows had a segment that is shot on a farm right outside of Perry.

Hollywood invades Pike with show featuring Whitetail Properties Hollywood cameras enter the realm of some of the best deer hunters in America April 9 when a special four-episode sneak peek of “Living Country” airs on the Great American Country (GAC) network starting at 10 p.m. EST. “Living Country” goes behindthe-scenes with the team at Whitetail Properties Real Estate based in Pittsfield as they attempt to broker smooth transactions between buyers and sellers of the finest hunting, ranch and farm land in America.

From the crop lands of Illinois to the prairie in Kansas, the show details the drama involved in each multi-million dollar land transaction. Some end in success. Some end in meltdown. Either way, viewers get to see the ups and downs each camo-clad Whitetail Properties Land Specialist experiences when helping hunters acquire America’s oldest and greatest commodity.

“About a year ago, a Hollywood producer called and said he

thought it looked like it would be fun to buy and sell land with us.

I told him he was exactly right,” Paul Sawyer, Whitetail Properties co-founder, said. “Owning land is the original American dream. It’s why our country exists. This show is about having fun and making dreams come true.”

“Living Country” stars Sawyer, Dan Perez and Pete Alfano – each a co-founder of Whitetail Properties.

The founders run the business and strike deals alongside their elite team of Land Specialists.

Whether it’s a lakefront mansion nestled among Georgia pines, a giant Oklahoma cattle ranch or hunting land in Pike County, each episode of Living Country features a different rural property and actual land buyers and sellers.

With each new transaction comes a new storyline and no matter the obstacles faced by the Whitetail Properties team, the deal must get done.

GAC is available to more than 63 million households airing in

many cable packages and on channel 165 on DISH Network and DIRECTV's channel 326.

To view a promotional trailer for Living Country, visit YouTube. com/WhitetailPropTV. Founded in 2007, Whitetail Properties Real Estate has exploded into North America's top place to buy and sell recreational hunting, ranch and farm land. This fact was cemented in 2013 with more than $320 million in sales and being named one of “America’s Best Brokerages” by The Land Report. Whitetail Properties has expanded operations into 20 states and counting, enlisting a staff of hard-working, knowledgeable and passionate Land Specialists. The team currently averages a farm sold every day throughout the year.

Whitetail Properties reaches more than 31 million households with Whitetail Properties TV, an award–winning show on The Sportsman Channel that showcases the benefits of owning recreational real estate.

Pittsfield Main Street working to make downtown look nicer

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Recently, Illinois Main Street received a grant from the USDA for rural Main Street Communities so that they could get money for education.

This grant allowed Davenport to attend different workshops and informational seminars to learn how to do several things in the community like grant-writing and economic restructuring.

"Our purpose of Main Street is economic restructuring," Davenport said.

The grant also allowed Pittsfield Main Street to host some events in town for businesses.

Another way the organization is trying to make Downtown Pittsfield a nicer place is by updating the flower pots and trash cans. They've already taken down all of the old flowerpots and will be putting new ones up as soon as possible.

"All of them were falling apart," Davenport said.

Main Street needs about 37 flower pots at $300 apiece. They will take memorials or donations from the public and the matter was brought to the city council for approval of placement and possible help with funding.

"They are waiting to see a prototype which should be ready soon," Davenport said. "They are planning to do some funding but have not given an amount."

Davenport explained that both the flower pots and the trashcans are being made by Keith Elledge, a Pike County resident, because Pittsfield Main Street wants to encourage shopping local.

She also explained that the original trashcans were almost $800 but the locally made new ones will only be $200 per trashcan.

Main Street will also be working with the garden club and they hope to work with the FFA to discuss plants for the flower pots.

"The flower pots that we put out…Main Street will be taking care of them," Davenport said.

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Another event Pittsfield Main Street hosts is the Downtown Business Forum and Breakfast every fourth Monday. The next one will be April 28 from 8:30-10 a.m. This is a free event that allows businesses located in downtown Pittsfield to voice their concerns and come up with solutions to problems they all face.

"It's a group for them. We're just facilitating," Davenport said.

The last event coming soon to be hosted by Pittsfield Main Street is the annual dinner meeting May 15 at the new Dome on Madison.

"We're just trying to make sure the community knows we are here. While we do work with the Chamber, we are not the Chamber," Davenport said.

She also explained how thankful the members of Pittsfield Main Street are that the city of Pittsfield works with them to keep the community nice.

"The city is a tremendous help to us," Davenport said. "They support us."

(Continued from A1) Manar's bill intends to change the problem by prioritizing the distribution of tax funds to schools in need, eliminating the Chicago Block Grant and simplifying the formula for how state aid is generated so districts can more accurately predict their income.

Around eight percent of GSA funding is issued to the Chicago Block Grant, according to a report from the Education Funding Advisory Committee published Jan. 31. The Chicago Block Grant is a separate stream of funding for Chicago public schools, and is one of eight different programs funded though GSA. The amended section of the code proposed by Manar uses a formula that weighs the cost per pupil for each school district in Illinois. A district's need to offer transportation and special education are used in weighing a district's GSA need.

The formula takes into account low income students, in addition to other weighted factors.

Kerry Cox, Carrollton Community Unit School District No. 1 superintendent, said the weight for low income students could have a tremendous impact on funding for the Greene County district.

"There are more and more of those individuals just needing additional resources," Cox said.

Increased funding for districts in impoverished areas would be a boon for local school districts, Dave Roberts, Winchester CUSD No. 1 superintendent, said.

"Our free and reduced lunch rate has risen 10 to 15 percent in the six years I've been here," Roberts said.

"So our poverty level has increased, but there has been no change to the formula."

According to the bill, the foundation level per pupil – base level of monetary support – is $6,119 with weighted factors increasing funding based on need.

The goal is to have districts with

(Continued from A1) Weisenborn said programs are retroactive to Oct. 1, 2011 and he expects some claims due to the drought in 2012 in Pike County.

“We don’t know yet what counties will qualify but I think Pike County will,” he said. “We still don’t have rates or calculations.”

Weisenborn said the program is for a maximum of six month or 180 days. Areas that didn’t meet drought

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“Some areas may have been in whatever drought level they deem is required for only a couple of those months,” he said. “They have to determine what the grazing period is and how much of it was affected by the drought.”

Weisenborn said the criteria could change depending on the part of the state.

“They could set grazing periods for north, central and south,” he said.

Weisenborn did not discount the possibility there could be claims in the LIP program but said losses would have to be over and above regular mortality rates.

“These programs are designed to compensate because of disaster or adverse weather conditions that exceed normal mortality rates,” he said.

Council approves three 'runs'

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press At last week’s city council meeting, the council gave permission for three different entities to have 5K runs.

Kaye Iftner, representing both the YPike! organization and the Pike County Endowment fund, said both organizations would be hosting 5K runs that will start and finish at the Congregational Park at the corner of Adams and

Memorial.

“The Pike County Endowment Fund will hold their event, June 21,” Iftner said. “That is the same weekend as Relay for Life but we don’t see any conflicts.”

The YPike run will be held July 12 in conjunction with Pig Day. According to Iftner, the event attracted 32 runners last year, the first year of the event. Last year the money raised from the event went to the Pittsfield Lion’s Club for its eyeglass program.

Iftner said neither run has a designated route yet but expected the route would be similar to the ones used last year.

Tina Veile, of Illini Sports Rehab, also addressed the council, asking for its blessing of the second annual Glo-run. Last year the event attracted more than 300 runners who ran through the streets on the south side of town. Money raised from this event was to be used to fund other events to promote a healthy lifestyle.

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He said something does need to be done to fix the inequity in school funding in Illinois, but worries Manar’s bill won’t have a lot of weight considering none of the Republicans on the committee who formulated SB16 attended the press conference announcing its introduction to the Senate.

Sievers had similar concerns, worrying the bill would not even be brought up for a vote, despite its positive impact on rural downstate public school districts, which see a disparity in funding compared to those near Chicago.

The inequality in funding is most easily represented by how much each school district pays per pupil.

According to the Illinois Report Card, a website tracking public school district data for testing, attendance and other factors, Pleasant Hill CUSD 3 instructional spending per student is $5,670.

Using the same site, Jersey CUSD 100 has instructional costs of $5,566, Carrollton CUSD 1 spends $4,362 per student for instruction, Calhoun CUSD 40 has a $5,954 instructional expense per student and Winchester CUSD 1 has an instructional cost of approximately $5,475 per student.

Comparatively, the City of Chicago School District 299 spends $8,376 per student for instruction.

And though it spends some of the most money per student in the state, Seneca Township High School District 160 – enrollment for which is a little more than 470 – has $11,433 instructional spending per student.

The state average for instructional spending is $6,974, and operational expenses per student show just as wide a disparity between Illinois public school districts in the collar counties compared to those in southern Illinois.

After its introduction to the Senate April 1, SB16 had its first committee hearing April 8 by the executive subcommittee on special issues.

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greater local tax capital receive less funding from the state and redistribute those state funds to other schools in need. The bill calls for a phased implementation of the new funding model over the next three years.

Calhoun Community Unit School District 40 superintendent Kate Sievers said the bill would be a great thing for the school district located between the Illinois and Mississippi rivers.

"I think there has to be a better way to fund schools," Sievers said.

"If we want to work towards education, making it fair and equitable for all students, we need to change the funding formula."

But not only does the bill intend to distribute from wealthier districts to the poorer ones, there is also a clause weighing how much is spent on student transportation, funding for which has been difficult for rural districts like those in Calhoun and Pike, and Jersey Community Unit District No. 100.

District 100 has one of the largest geographic districts in the state, using 54 bus routes and tallying mileage each week equal to the circumference of the Earth. Superintendent Lori Hopkins said transportation funding for her district under the new bill could be a great benefit to Jersey 100.

"With the northern school districts there are other transportation avenues for them so the school districts aren't paying for it, whereas [for] your southern districts, it is a part of the funding for the school districts," Hopkins said, "And therefore, the need is greater."

Ron Edwards, Pleasant Hill Community Unit School District 3 superintendent, said transportation differences between rural districts and those in or around Chicago are drastic.

"Transportation is an afterthought for them. For us downstate districts, it's a top priority," Edwards said.

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Top seniors to be honored at Pike Press Scholars Banquet The Pike Press will honor 21 seniors from all four Pike County high schools at the 31st annual Pike Press All-County Scholars Banquet to be held Thursday, April 10 at the Crossroads Center in Pittsfield.

As guests of the Pike Press, the students have been asked to bring with them their parents and a teacher or administrator who has been helpful to them in their academic development. Students are selected for the honor of Pike Press Scholar by the administration of their respective high schools.

The evening’s agenda includes a social hour, introduction of the scholars, a dinner served by the Pittsfield First Christian Church and a presenta-

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The Pike County Community Health Partnership (PCCHP) announced the 2014 Pike County Health and Resource Fair “Healthy Family, Healthy You!” will be held Friday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Crossroads Center in Pittsfield. Held every other year and open free to the public, the event is designed to showcase health resources that exist within Pike County, focusing on those that promote physical, mental, emotional and social health.

Several organizations have partnered to underwrite the 2014 Health Fair, including: lllini Community Hospital, Pike County Health Department, Health and Wellness Foundation of Pike County, and the Pike County Community Health Partnership (PCCHP).

Of the event, Patty McIntosh, Executive Director of the Health and Wellness Foundation of Pike County stated, “The Health Fair plays an essential role in showcasing the depth of health resources, providers, and services available right here in Pike County. ” The 2104 Health FairAmbassadors represent the dental professionals serving Pike County and include: Dr. Sreekanth Emani, Dr. Stephen Liesen, Dr. Roy Northcut, Dr. Brett Schafer, Dr. Jessica Speckhart, Dr. Kim Speckhart, and Dr. J. Douglas White. Health Ambassadors are individuals selected to serve as healthy role models and encourage all Pike County Citizens to embrace a healthy lifestyle by attending the Health Fair.

Of special focus will be free oral health screenings performed by Dr. Sreekanth Emani of the Pike County Safety Net Dental Clinic which has been open for several months as part of the services offered by the Pike County Health Department. The clinic provides dental services to Medicaid eligible children ages 0-20.

Regarding the upcoming event, Anita Andress, Administrator of Pike County Health Department, said, “Pike County Health Department is pleased to sponsor the 2014 Pike County Health and Resource Fair.

We encourage you to attend this event to visit the vendors representing many of the health and wellness resources available to the residents of Pike County.”

New to the Health Fair, participants will be able to try the Illinois State Police District 20’s Distracted Driving Simulator. Additionally, over 75 exhibitors are anticipated providing in- formative displays and giveaways, in offering numerous free health screenings, including: blood pressure, skin cancer, and

body fat composition, among others.

“The Pike County Health Fair is always a very important event for our hospital,” said Kathy Hull, President and CEO of Illini Community Hospital. “We are truly committed to improving the lives of our fellow community members and

outreach events like the health fair are vital in sharing the information about the services available in our community with the public”.

For more information about exhibiting at or attending the Health Fair contact Margaret Leahr at 217285-4407.

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tion by special guest speaker Michael Ten Eyck.

The evening will culminate with the presentation of the Pike Press $500 scholarship to one of the attending scholars and the announcement of the 2014 Pike County Teacher of the Year.

Educators who are attending as guests of scholars include: Jerud VanDyke, Christina Norbut, Steve Schultz, Jo Lynn Tappe, Matthew Molloy, Spencer Range, Susan Shireman, Callie Sears, James Feldpausch, Spencer Boren, Jody Heavner, Brianne Gerecke, Angie Greger, Mark Heffington, Justin Bangert, Cindy Lightle, Pat Apps, Chris Sheehan, Jenna Morrow, Kylee Orr and Jeff Shireman.

Pittsfield Youth Library to celebrate National Library Week Apr. 14-19 Pittsfield Youth Library will celebrate National Library Week April 14-19.

There will be activities and prizes for youth of all ages. There will be a scavenger hunt available daily.

Participants of the scavenger hunt and any youth patron who checks out an item from the library that week will be entered into a drawing to be held at the conclusion of the week.

Prizes will include library T-shirts, a copy of "The Genius Files: Never Say Genius" autographed by best-selling author James Patterson, "Count the Monkeys" by Mac Burnett, "The Day the Crayons Quit" by Drew Daywalt, the DVD "Frozen", the DVD "Catching Fire" and a set of books 1-8 of "The Magic Tree House" series by Mary Pope Osborne.

There also be a used book and DVD sale which will take place all week. The Pittsfield Public Library will be open Monday and Wednesday 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 1-8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and will be closed Friday, April 18.

For more information, call 217-285-5232 or visit the library's Facebook page at www.facebook. com/PittsfieldPL.

First National Bank of Barry partnering to provide Amber Alert documents The First National Bank of Barry is partnering with Child Safety USA, INC to provide Amber Alert Ready Safety Documents to parents and guardians during South School’s big Truck Night this Thursday, April 10.

Parents/guardians will be given 8 ½ X 11 documents containing their child’s picture, full description, and inkless prints of all ten fingers. These information cards (see below) can be turned over to authorities to aid in the recovery of a missing child. Neither Child Safety USA nor FNB Barry retains any personal information and the parent is given the only hard copy

of the document.

In the United States, 3,000 children go missing every day. While some are found within minutes or hours many are never recovered.

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I really need to call my buddies at the Supreme Court about making these ballot box slots wider.

Week of Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Q: Easter is coming up soon.

Our View national exposure

A). I will be involved in one of many area Easter egg hunts.

B) My kids/grandkids will have new clothes for Easter.

C) I will attend an Easter worship service.

D) I look forward to Easter dinner with my family.

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Last week's poll results What is your reaction to the Western school district eliminating its ag program?

A) If the money isn’t there, cuts must be made.

B) Surely other cuts could have been found.

C) Ag is the backbone of Pike County. The program should be restored.

Shield your eyes. The bright lights, once again, are hitting Pike County.

Whitetail Properties, a local real estate company specializing in land sales, will be featured on Great American Country network with a television show centered on their real estate deals around the country. Some of the filming was done right here in Pike.

Whitetail also has a show on The Sportsman Channel.

With Pike widely known for its hunting and recreation opportunities, other shows have previously captured footage here. We’ve even been on an episode of “American Pickers.”

Should we send out an invitation to “Duck Dynasty”?

Actually, a new reality TV show is now being developed in neighboring Calhoun County featuring the founder of Billy Bob Teeth, produced in Hardin.

True, some may find our lifestyle quaint, even quirky. But many more keep coming back for the beauty, the relaxed and friendly atmosphere, the abundant wildlife and hunting opportunities.

Pike County should never forget “on what side the bread is buttered” here. We’re a rural county with rural charm and we should never do anything to mar that image.

Whether it’s something as big as a zoning decision or as trivial as tossing some litter out the car window, please keep in mind that Pike County’s calling card has “outdoor recreation” written all over it.

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School aid formula should return to roots

ver the past two decades, the state school aid formula for local schools in Illinois has moved away from its roots of trying to reduce the gap in total dollars between property poor and property rich school districts.

Downstate districts tend to have been the losers in this shift.

Downstate senator Andy Manar (DBunker Hill) has initiated efforts to refocus the distribution formula on “equalization” (in quotes because nobody expects the state to be able to make all districts actually equal in basic spending).

Using the definition of politics as the battle over who gets what, this will be a long political struggle, largely among the three geo-political regions of the state— Chicago and its adjacent suburbs, the outer suburbs, and Downstate.

Any redistribution of the same total dollars creates winners and losers. So the battle probably won’t be won, if at all, until there are new dollars for the state formula and thus the possibility that few losers will be created.

Whenever changes are proposed in the state school formula, state lawmakers rush

to the state school board staff with requests of: “How does this affect my districts?”

In 1927 during the administration of Gov. Len Small, Illinois began to supplement the property tax dollars available to poor local districts with state-funded equalization grants. Here is how the concept has worked until recently.

The state establishes a “foundation level” of total spending that every district would have available at the least, say $7,000 per pupil. If the local district can only raise $4,000 per pupil from its property tax base, then the state provides that district $3,000 per pupil, “equalizing” the funding at $7,000.

Of course, there are districts, typically in the wealthy Chicago suburbs, that can raise much more than $7,000 per pupil, indeed as much as $20,000 per pupil, from their property taxes alone, so there are still real gaps in spending.

The higher the foundation level, the narrower the gap between poor and rich districts.

And the more money the state has to put into a school funding formula such as this, the narrower the gap.

Yet Illinois state government provides less than one-third of the total local school funding, whereas most states provide about half. We rely much more heavily on the property tax to fund schools than do most states.

Hawaii has a single state school district and the state government provides nearly all the funding, so there is true equalization.

Illinois has gone the opposite direction.

The state provided $6.7 billion in funding for local schools in 2013, yet only a little more than a third of that amount went for equalization grants. Almost $700 million went to Chicago and suburban districts where property values had increased rapidly, in a form of property tax relief.

Further, the weighting of poverty grants for at-risk kids was changed to benefit Chicago, as well. In addition, Chicago receives a unique block grant of $540 million not available to other districts. This is the case even though Chicago has a tax rate for schools that is much lower than that of most other school districts.

Certainly Chicago public schools face daunting problems. Yet I have a suspicion that Chicago has also shown more savvy

and political clout that Downstate schools and lawmakers in shaping recent changes in the school aid formula.

So senator Manar is to be commended for taking on a complex challenge in his efforts to bring the state school formula back to its roots.

Manar proposes that 96 percent of state aid for local schools be distributed through the General State Aid formula, with poor students provided extra weighting within the formula.

This will create winners and losers.

Generally, prospective losers are able to block action in the legislature that would take money away from them.

As noted, only when we reach a point that more state money is available for school funding—and thus only winners are created by change—will a return to the roots of our original school funding be likely.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ■ A former Illinois legislator and aide to three governors, Jim Nowlan is co-author of “Fixing Illinois: Politics and Policy in the Prairie State” (University of Illinois Press, May 2014).

Letters to the editor Nov. 4, 2014 seems a long way off here at the beginning of April. Even so, batten down the matches and Katie-barthe-door, we the people are going to be subjected to the most horrific mudslinging campaign in history.

Of course, some of us won’t be too badly affected because we already know who we’re going to vote for in November, meaning the same ones we voted for in the primaries.

There are a few races that really are neither here nor there, such as local races where no matter who is elected, nothing will really change.

Ah, but the governor’s race, that’s a whole nother ball game. The future of Illinois is riding on this one. If only that were an exaggeration.

One evening earlier in this still young year, I decided to leave the TV on just a little longer, just to see what was on. What was on was a taped broadcast of one of the debates between the four men trying for the Republican nomination for governor.

Horror of horrors, I liked all of them. But in this life, choices must be made.

More and more, Bruce Rauner took the lead in my opinion. Rutherford was right on his heels. And the more slimy, nasty, stinky mud thrown at them the better I liked both of them.

Again, choices must be made. I settled on Rauner primarily because he has never held a political office.

When Herman Cain was running for president, he was asked what made him think he could hold the highest office in the land since he had never held a political office?

His reply was to the effect, we’ve had “X” number of years of political office holders as president. How’s that working for you? The same could be said for Illinois.

Now, before you say it, yes, the man is rich. He has a lot of money. So what? All that ultimately means is the man

knows how to make money and – pay attention, now – he knows how to manage money. Some people know how to make money, they just don’t know how to control money.

Like it or not, the way life works is some people get the breaks, some get shafted. We are not created equal; life is not fair. Get used to it, learn to deal with what is, and what will never change.

Just remember this, in the final accounting, each of us will be held responsible only for what we were given to work with.

It will not be what you had in this life but what you did with it that ultimately matters.

I did and I will vote for Rauner because he is a businessman. He knows how and why jobs are created.

While there are greedy exceptions, most people like Rauner understand how and why, when every able-bodied person is gainfully employed, that is the major rising tide that lifts all boats.

Also, people are usually physically healthier when gainfully employed. Usually they are mentally, emotionally and even spiritually healthier when they are contributing, not taking.

Oh, sure, we all know people who blow that theory away in small pieces. There are exceptions to every rule, but that does not nullify the rule.

Now, take a walk on the wild side and try this view: if Rauner did and does use his own money to, as some accuse, “buy the governor’s mansion,” then he will not be beholden to any special interest groups. He will be free to govern the whole state of Illinois, not just the upstate area. He won’t be indebted to labor unions, maybe even turn The Land of Lincoln into a Right to Work state. Sorry, teachers union lady, Illinois MUST become a Right to Work state.

Look around you, people. Look at states that have Republican governors, especially conservative Republican governors. They are on the way up. What further proof do you need?

Yes, I know, we have Chicago to contend with. And Chicago is big and powerful. Always remember, never

forget, Goliath was big and powerful, too. Look what happened to him.

JANET KELLY Pittsfield, Ill.

Says any job has defined value

Recently President Barack Obama and the liberal Socialist segment of the Democrat Party have been promoting a drastic raise of over 30 percent to minimum wage laws. Loudly touting this change not only promises to buy the Democrat Party additional votes, it assists in diverting attention away from the numerous disgraceful scandals associated with President Obama and his administration.

Minimum wage laws have been an onerous burden on businesses for decades. The average citizen seldom thinks about the true purpose of these laws. They are designed to force employers to add what is in reality welfare money to the paychecks these employees actually did earn. Keep in mind that any job at any level has a defined value. That value is set by the natural law of supply and demand. Therefore, any compensation an employer is forced to add to a paycheck above what is legitimately earned by an employee is nothing but welfare. Money confiscated by the government and consequently awarded to an employee by minimum wage laws make it difficult to determine how much the employee earned and how much is welfare. But it remains an irrefutable fact that the extra money mandated by these laws is pure welfare despite all the rhetoric spewed forth by pandering politicians attempting to justify it as something else. A little honesty would be refreshing, but do not expect honesty from anyone advocating raising the minimum wage from the current levels.

DAVID GRAHAM Pittsfield, Ill.

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The Coonridge Digest: Freida Marie Crump

And really, who cares if they don’t answer?

Greetings from the Ridge Greetings from the Ridge.

I walked in on my friend June this week. She didn’t answer the door but this is Coonridge…you just walk in.

I thought I heard her voice in the back of the house so I assumed she had visitors, but when I walked into her den she was alone . . . talking. One woman sitting in a chair talking.

I knew that June was much into computers but hadn’t realized the poor gal never learned to type, so she had purchased a new speech-to-text system that promised to turn her spoken words into typed text. We’re old friends and I couldn’t help myself. I walked up behind the old gal and touched her ribs. June jumped and let out with an expletive that the computer spelled correctly. The system seemed to be working just fine.

I guess I should be used to people talking to inanimate objects by now since many of my friends talk to their cell phones when they’re in need of information.

Many have a little voice named Siri to whom they ask questions like, “Where’s the closest sushi bar, Siri?” and, “What’s the cheapest gas in town?” and Siri in her Serious-minded way will give them an answer. She’s sort of like a substitute teacher who has access to the answer sheet. Encyclopedias, atlases, maps and dictionaries are now relegated to the Smithsonian Institution as we speak

to inanimate objects that give us the answers we need.

It’s a weird, wired world after all.

Of course, anyone whose grandfather owned a car with a carburetor is accustomed to hearing grown people talk to machines. When the temperature dipped below zero and it was time to go to church my grandpa would carry on extended conversations with his Buick. He always began with sweet-talking, “Come on, honey, I know it’s cold but Grandma’s got to get to church,” then after a few cranks of the engine it became, “Sweetheart, I know you’re tryin’, but if you don’t catch then I’ll have to choke you,” and if the Buick sat there and ran the battery down to hymn-missing level we’d finally hear a tirade of expletives that would be easily recognized by any speech-to-text system.

I guess it all began when the farmers of generations ago would talk to their horses and when Trigger became a John Deere it was more than natural to keep up the conversation.

My mother often talked to her kitchen appliances.

She’d do it in a properly Presbyterian manner, but the toaster was often berated for burnt bread and more than one oven got a polite tongue-lashing when the steaks were charred. You have to talk to someone at a time like that, and who cares whether your fellow conversationalist is made of flesh and blood or chrome and iron?

Without doubt the most unusual thing-talker I’ve ever met was a lady named Louise who was organist at a

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I guess it all began when the farmers of generations ago would talk

to their horses and when Trigger became a John Deere it was more than natural to keep up the conversation. .”

neighboring church. I was visiting for the day and by the time we arrived most of the back seats were taken.

A lady at the door said, “Sit up there on the right hand side.” I said, “But I know some people up there on the left.” “Oh, no!” she replied. “Don’t sit next to the organist!” When I asked her why she looked at me wide-eyed and said, “Because she’s my sister!”

As luck would have it, by the time I finished chatting with a few folks the only seats left were beside the organ so Herb and I plopped ourselves down beside a lovely old gal playing the keyboard. I kept reliving what happened next to check my sanity but during the course of the service Louise . . . . . . talked to her left foot when it hit the wrong note on the pedal. “No! No! No! That was a B-flat! You stupid thing!” . . . talked to the hymn book. “You idiot! Stay open!

Stay open!” . . . talked to the organ itself. “Come on, honey. Four sharps won’t kill you. You can do this!” . . . and at one point talked to a Kleenex she’d dropped

onto the floor. “I know you’re there! Where’d you go?

Come on, I can’t be spending the entire service looking for you!”

Louise talked to everything around her, and I wanted to say something to her after the service but she was too busy chatting with her water glass that had left a nasty ring on top of the organ console. As I left the church her sister grabbed my arm. “Did I warn you? Did I warn you?” She needn’t have apologized. I found Louise’s conversations with the furniture the most interesting part of the service.

After all these years with Herb I’m duly accustomed to chatting with inanimate objects so if our technology advances to a totally non-human stage I’m ready. Maybe the rest of us just need to become more interesting.

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 125 years ago: White caps raid Pittsfield business 125 Years Ago April 4, 1889 A meeting of graduates of the Pittsfield high school was held Monday night for the purpose of organizing an alumni association.

The report of the Pittsfield school treasurer shows “estimated funds at close of school $2,475.62.” This is a very fine pile to draw from to effect a proper ventilation of the school rooms during summer recess. That ventilation must be made. The health of the pupils demands it.

Republican George Barber won the election as Pittsfield township supervisor in a manner to be regretted by every democrat desirous of the welfare and harmony of the party.

Parties dressed as white caps drove into Pittsfield Saturday night late and made a raid upon a place kept by a colored man at the northwest corner of the square. They fired off pistols, broke in the windows, and left a notice pinned on the door that if the establishment was open and run any more the keeper would be hung. It is but on par with the kuklux business in the south, and we want none of it. This community is by no means ready for any white cap business.

Sunday night was the darkest night of March for one fellow who went to church and ran over a cow. Better vote for the stock law.

100 Years Ago April 8, 1914 J. M. Bush, editor of the Pike County Democrat, will be a candidate for the legislature from the 36th Senatorial district, comprising the counties of Adams, Pike, Scott and Calhoun.

L.L. Weir, who edits the Pleasant Hill

Messenger, went to Calhoun county Saturday and remained until Sunday afternoon visiting his parents.

In yesterday’s election the democrats lost three supervisors in Flint, Atlas and Cincinnati and won three in Barry, Martinsburg and Pearl. So the board will stand just as it did last year, 16 democrats to 8 republicans.

That the spring is well advanced will be understood by the fact that W. S. Sedberry turned a hundred head of cattle out on grass Saturday.

The steady downpour of rain nearly all day Monday and Tuesday morning made yesterday’s election a wet proposition. However, the weather cleared a bit and a shower of votes by the fair sex followed and by the closing hour of 5 p.m. 1318 ballots had been deposited in the boxes in Pittsfield. The men cast 738 and the women 580.

Streams in the Independence area ran higher last week than they have been for two years.

Some of the men argue thus: if you give woman the ballot, make her take the pick and shovel and go out and work on the roads like the men do. The majority of the wives in the Independence area would be perfectly safe in agreeing to work along by the side of hubby without fear of any broken backs.

75 Years Ago April 5, 1939 The world’s Giant Number One, Robert Wadlow of Alton, Ill., is booked for a personal appearance at the Clark Theatre in Pittsfield next Saturday evening.

A telegram to the Pike County Republican from Judge James Barnes of Jacksonville, now representing this district in the Congress at Washington, announces approval of

a WPA grant for $82,688 for the new school building at Rockport, to replace the one recently destroyed by fire.

Six new Democrats and two new Republicans were elected to the Board of supervisors, which will now stand at 17 Democrats and 7 Republicans. Three Wombles are on the new board, twin brothers Dee and Lee and nephew Glenn Wombles.

The Illini Community Hospital corporation is now in active existence since the issue to it of a charter by the Illinois secretary of state. The new officers are: Judge A. Clay Williams, president; banker C.C. Thomas of Pleasant Hill, vice president; Attorney Sam B. Jenkins, secretary; and Walter Strauss, treasurer.

Two Pittsfield boys are members of the University of Illinois Glee Club, which numbers fifty of the better voices of the University of Illinois. They are Kay C. Barber, first tenor, and William Scott Kern, baritone.

50 Years Ago April 8, 1964 Mr. and Mrs. Everett Allen of Milton received the Mary Barkley award at the annual spring dinner meeting of the Pittsfield Unit 10 Teachers’ Association Monday night at the South grade school. New officers of the association were elected. They are Charles Ferguson of East Pike high school, president; Austin Herst, principal of the Milton and East Pike schools, vice president; Gordon Sansom, Nebo grade school principal, secretary; and Mrs. June Goodin, South school, treasurer.

C. A. (Chuck) Barber III was elected Monday to head the Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce. The Barbers have two children: Charles IV, four years old, and Bryn, three

months.

A surprise birthday dinner was held Sunday after services at the Manchester home in Pearl honoring Brother Lowell Manchester whose birthday was March 31 and Mrs. La Don Johnson of Bedford whose birthday was April 1.

A shower was held at the Nebo school gym Friday night for Rosemary Myers who is to become the bride of Darrel Grammer.

They will make their home in Nebo.

Val Rumple, outstanding Griggsville cageman, stole the show Thursday night at the Griggsville Athletic Association sports banquet, winning nearly every individual award presented. Mel Tappe, KHQA sports director, gave an entertaining after dinner speech.

Private Michael L. Garrison, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wade Garrison of Nebo, recently completed recruit training at Marine Corps recruit depot, San Diego, California.

25 Years Ago April 5, 1989 The recent election results included Rick Conner defeating George McGann for mayor of Pittsfield, and Tim Belford defeating Donald F. Hanback for city clerk. In the Pittsfield township election, John Borrowman edged Elmo Staggs for supervisor by four votes, and Parker Zumwalt defeated Keith Elledge for road commissioner.

The Rockport Christian Church will celebrate its 78th anniversary Sunday April 9.

Guest speaker for the 9 a.m. service is former minister Charles Duggins of Loami.

Illini Hospital administrator Norm Greene reminded the hospital board at its meeting March 25 that he had completed twelve months in Pittsfield March 11. Comptroller Paul Miller told the board that operations

Guest Column: Glenn Mollette

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What happened to hungry America?

merica seemed hungrier back in the Sixties than today. My family did whatever they could to survive. My grandpa ran a country grocery store. My dad drove two hours to work in an underground coal mine. We raised a garden and had livestock. One uncle drove to a northern city to paint during the week. Another uncle raised strawberries and drove a school bus. Another uncle was a peddler salesman driving over several counties.

Nobody was rich but everybody was very busy trying to take care of their families. This was all back before food stamps and other current government programs became popular. There is no question that people in our area of Appalachia had struggles but people had a hunger and a desire to survive.

I watched the movie “Coal Miner’s Daughter” long before I went to Van Lear to see Loretta Lynn’s old home place. Sure enough, it’s up a “holler.”

However, in many ways it’s a beautiful place. Her brother, who at that time, was battling cancer and still running a country grocery store, gave my wife and I a tour of the old home place. When touring that old house I knew there was something within

Loretta Lynn and her now deceased husband, Oliver “Mooney” Lynn, that was greater than the conditions of poverty that engulfed the area. The innate desire to live and rise above their surroundings lifted them higher than they probably ever imagined. They first moved to Washington State to work before Loretta started having success with music that took them to Nashville. Of course, we all can’t sing like Loretta Lynn. However, we can all do and be something. Much of America has lost its desire to rise above life’s circumstances. We have become mired in our joblessness, poverty or stuck in a situation.

A lot of America has died. We are breathing and going through the motions. We are collecting our food stamps, government assistance and in too many cases numbing ourselves on prescription drugs. Hopelessness is widespread from Butcher Holler to every mega city house and condo throughout the United States. Sadly, many suburban houses are filled with depressed, drug-sedated Americans who cannot find the internal wherewithal to get up and get moving. More Americans

now die from painkillers than from heroin and cocaine combined, (Mark Koba, USA Today, July 28, 2013).

I’m sure the people who lived where I was raised, on Milo Road in Kentucky, had days when the dark cloud of hopelessness almost killed their spirits but I doubt it happened a lot. People were too tired. They found something to do with their minds and bodies. We didn’t have computers, cell phones and social media. We had yards to mow, gardens to tend and were trying to figure out how to make a few dollars. We didn’t need drugs to numb ourselves. We simply fell into bed exhausted.

An America that’s not hungry for a better life and is reliant on the government and the politicians to care for us and solve all of our problems will live sadly and die tragically.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– n Glenn Mollette is an American columnist and author. Contact him at GMollette@aol.com. Like his facebook page at www.facebook.com/glennmollette.

Outdoor Truths: Gary Miller

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he motto for many turkey hunters this year is, “So close and yet so far away.” It really is amazing sometimes how close we can be to a good gobbler and yet be unable to take a shot.

More than one person has bemoaned this truth to me in the last few days. I have empathized with them. Just today, I got as close to a roosted tom as I possibly could without being seen. He flew down and paced the side of the hill just over the crest from where I was set up. He probably got as close as 40 yards but I could never see him. He was literally, “so close and yet so far away.”

For some of you non-turkey hunters, one of the best setups for ambushing a gobbler is to set up just below the crown of a hill across from the turkey. This hides you from his all-seeing eyes until he come to the top of the hill. By then he has sealed his fate because he’s well within shooting range. The heartache comes when he stays just on the other side, out of sight, waiting for you (the hen) to come

to him. If you’ve turkey hunted long enough, you’ve lived this scenario and second-guessed yourself each time the plan didn’t work.

But I thought the best plans were supposed to always work? I mean if it doesn’t work, could it really be the best plan? The truth is, the best plan doesn’t always work out. In the case of my turkey, I knew the plan but he didn’t. And it’s the same when other plans fail as well. They fail because not everyone knows the plans or because someone had different plans.

Over the years I have dreamed of some grand plans. I have pictured the perfect scenario for some of the situations that I have been in. And in all of those years of making plans, I can’t really ever remember them working out just as I had predicted.

The outcome may have been just as good but the path to that outcome was very different from what I thought would happen. The problem is that even though my plans have never worked in exactly the

way that I thought they would, I still panic when I see them go awry.

For an atheistic world this may seem like a reasonable reaction, but for those of us who believe in the guiding hand of real God this is not an option. For it was Jesus who said, “So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’

These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs.”

My plans may not always go as I desire, but if I have chosen to trust God, I must believe He will make it all work for my good.

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

were $240,000 ahead of last year at this time and $96,000 ahead of the bottom line in the budget.

The Pittsfield Saukee basketball season is officially over after the traditional awards banquet was held Thursday evening at the American Legion Hall in Pittsfield. Frank and Dot Sutton received the Mr. and Mrs. Senior Saukee award, and John Hayden won the coveted Mr. Saukee award.

10 Years Ago April 7, 2004 Sgt. 1st Class Jeff Walters, a 1990 graduate of Pittsfield High School, spoke to a group of eighth graders at Pikeland Community School. Walters is back at Fort Campbell, Ky. for about five months before he has to go back to Iraq for a third time with his Special Forces team.

Wayne Ator, known throughout the area for his voice on WBBA and for his community service, died last week at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. He was 85. He was born Feb. 16, 1918 near New Hartford to the late Emmett Earl and Mary Electa Hoskins Ator. He married Ruth Evelyn Ghrist, June 6, 1942. She survives, along with two daughters and three sons.

“Guys and Dolls” is in rehearsal at PHS. Playing the leading couples in the production are Gretchen Shaw and Jeremy Schoenherr and Braxton Boren and Jade Roseberry.

Angie Browning and Nolan Willard were crowned queen and king of the Pittsfield prom recently. Angie is the daughter of Garry and Chris Browning and Nolan is the son of Brad and Stacy Willard.

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

NSDAR pecan sale The Nancy Ross Chapter of the NSDAR has received their Georgia Pecans to sell for their annual fund-raiser. We have bags of pecan pieces, halves, and Cinnamon halves for $8.50 per bag. Chocolate halves will be arriving soon. Get your fresh pecans for your family and holiday baking.

The funds raised will be used to promote NSDAR’s 2013-2015 theme “Ties that Bind our Past to the

Future.” Nancy Ross Chapter honors our Veterans and military presently serving our Country here and abroad, scholarships to High School Seniors, as well as promoting Literacy, Women’s issues, and Project Patriot.

You may purchase pecans by contacting any DAR member or by stopping by 130 South Monroe Street, Pittsfield, Illinois or by calling 2851300 to place an order.

ACS thanks volunteers, invites others to take part In recognition of the 41st annual National Volunteer Wee (April 6-12), sponsored by the Points of Light Foundation, the American Cancer Society (ACS) applauds its more than 3 million volunteers who continue to on a daily basis pour passion into finishing the fight, and invites others to explore rewarding opportunities to save lives.

The American Cancer Society was started 100 years ago by volunteers. During the past century, ACS and the network of cancer patients, caregivers and survivors it serves have relied on volunteers – and these selfless supporters have answered the bell at every turn by playing a pivotal role in each victory ACS has posted against the disease – in research labs and legislative buildings and the intimate personal triumphs celebrated by the 14 million cancer survivors living in the United States.

To better connect volunteers with the wide-ranging opportunities

available to meet a variety of interests and passions, ACS has introduced its Volunteer Learning Center, an online, interactive resource that provides helpful information on volunteer openings that work with various schedules and areas of interest.

“For most everyone who volunteers with ACS, their motivations are personal and their willingness to give of themselves is inspiring,” said Katie Champion, Senior Representative, Community Engagement. “On a daily basis, we’re grateful for our volunteers in the Champaign/Urbana area and their contributions. Their energy and dedication is the catalyst in our collective mission to finish this fight.”

To learn more about volunteer opportunities, visit cancer.org/getinvolved or call 1-800-227-2345.

To visit the new Volunteer Learning Center, visit volunteerlearning.cancer.org.

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Robert Noble

Clara Cawthon

Doris E Greenley,

Geneva A. Dugan

Robert Wayne Noble, 59, a longtime resident of Pike County, died March 17, 2014 in Colorado Springs Colo.

He was born Feb. 23, 1955 the son of the late James and Lawana Baker Noble of Baylis. He was proceeded in death by his parents, grandparents and a niece and nephew, Heidi and Jacob Myers.

Robert was known by several different names including Robbie, The Raisin, Big Bob and more recently the Muffin Man as he loved to bake and share his goods with friends.

He was a member of the Pittsfield High School class of 1973. He owned and operated his own painting business.

He moved to Colorado in 2011 to be closer to his grandson, who was born in November, 2011.

Robert was a painter, business owner, and recently known as the Muffin Man among friends and neighbors in Colorado Springs, Colo.

He was passionate about life, his family, friends and teaching adults to read. He was a walking encyclopedia and could read the most senseless book and get sense out of it. He loved God, the Green Bay Packers, and his family and it may have even been in that order. He was a kind, lighthearted and loving person, a good man with a good heart, a beautiful smile and a laugh that will be sorely missed. While living in Pike County, among his greatest joys were watching his nephews play in sporting events and he attended as many as possible. He loved to mushroom hunt and read.

Survivors include his wife, Karen Noble; children, Megan Mulligan (Bryan Nash) and Caitlin Ferguson; grandchild, Collin Wayne Mulligan, who shared his grandfather’s middle name; his mother-in-law, Carol Lamb, whom he truly adored. Local relatives surviving are brothers, Richard (Christine) Noble, of Dorsey, Ed Noble and Brian (Runt) Noble and, a sister Beth Ann (Bruce) Myers, all of Pittsfield. Also surviving are nieces and nephews, Justin ( Jen) Noble, Keenan (Nicole) Noble, Natasha (Seth Hall) Myers, Casie (Ben Bricker) Noble, Jayden Noble and Brenton Noble and great nieces and nephews: Jameson and Joel Noble, Maylee Tipton and Emma Noble. He was very proud of his family and they were proud of him.

Funeral services will be Saturday, April 19, 2014 at 11a.m. at Hebron Cemetery with Richard Stauffer officiating.

A celebration of life will be held following the funeral at the Moose Lodge in Pittsfield.

Clara Beatrice Cawthon, 96, Pittsfield, died Saturday, April 5, 2014 at Eastside Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Pittsfield.

Clara was born in Nebo, Aug. 5, 1917, a daughter of John and Percie Turnbeaugh Stone. She married Bud Cawthon April 14, 1937 in Pittsfield. Bud preceded her in death Feb. 20, 2014. They had been married 76 years.

Clara was a member of the New Salem United Methodist Church and was very active in the United Methodist Women at the church.

She was a former member of the VFW and Legion Auxiliaries. Clara was also a member and enjoyed traveling with the “Seventeeners Club”, a club for those that were born in 1917. She loved attending the Pittsfield High School plays.

Clara was a homemaker and loved to cook, go fishing and travel with her family. Her greatest love was her husband and large family. She loved having all of her family together at her home.

She is survived by three sons, Bill (Barb) Cawthon of Pittsfield; Bob Cawthon of Kansas City, Mo.; Tom (Patti) Cawthon of Pittsfield and a daughter, Debbie (Dennis) Galbreath of Pittsfield. Thirteen grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren survive.

Clara was preceded in death by her parents, husband, four sisters, three brothers, and two great-grandsons, Chase and Jeffery Cawthon.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 9, at 2 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Rev. Dave Kelly and Bro. Al Laird officiating. Visitation was held Tuesday evening, April 8, at the Niebur Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery near Pittsfield.

Memorials are suggested to be made to the New Salem United Methodist Church. Condolences may be sent to the family at www. nieburfh.com. The Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield has been entrusted with the service.

Doris E Greenley, 87, died March 21, 2014 in Gainesville, Ga., where she resided with her son, Richard Franklin.

She was born in White Hall,June 30, 1926 the daughter of William and Roberta White Ballard and lived in Pike County most of her life.

She worked at Brown Shoe in Pittsfield from 1945 until 1963.

She married Elza Blacketter in 1950 and he died in 1959. She later married Rick Greenley in 1962 and he died in August, 1976. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Linda (Blacketter) Swanson in September, 1993 and her siblings, Donald Ballard, Ronald Lee Ballard and Lois Ballard.

She moved to Mesa, Ariz. in in 1963 before moving to Georgia to be with her son and his family Surviving are her son, Richard of Gainsville, grandchildren, Stephanie Neidlinger, Sean Franklin of Georgia, Eric Swanson of Washington, and Angela and Jason Franklin of Tampa Fla. Great-grandchildren surviving are: Madilyn and Adam Junior (A.J) Neidlinger of Georgia and Daxon, Camden and Allegra Swanson of Washington.

Memorials are suggested to be made to Northeast Georgia Hospice in Gainsville, Ga. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Elza Blacketter in January 1959 & her second husband, Rick Greenley in August 1976, and by her daughter, Linda (Blacketter) Swanson in September 1993. She is survived by her son, Richard Franklin, 5 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren.

Geneva A. Dugan, 94, of Chambersburg, died Thursday, April 3, 2014 at Liberty Village in Pittsfield.

Geneva was born Jan. 13, 1920 in Chambersburg, a daughter of Orville F. and Flossie Hobson. She married Gerald E. Dugan Aug. 26, 1939 in Bowling Green, Mo. and he preceded her in death April 15, 2007. They were married 67 years before his death. Gerald was Geneva’s only boyfriend and Geneva was Gerald’s only girlfriend.

Geneva was a homemaker and took great pride and enjoyment in taking care of her home and raising six children. She enjoyed gardening and canning vegetables and looked forward to helping with the annual Chambersburg Chicken Dinner. She was a member of the Chambersburg Christian Church.

She is survived by her children; Gary “Butch” (Shirley) Dugan of Indianapolis, Ind.; Kelly (Devonna) Dugan of Jacksonville; Andy (Debbie) Dugan of Griggsville; Sondra Decker and a daughter-inlaw, Karen Dugan of Bluffs. Eight grandchildren survive; Geoffrey (Marie) Dugan; Joshua (Stephanie) Dugan; Shanda (Timothy) Maricle; Jakob Dugan; Brian Dugan; Erin (Brandon) Morrow; Robin Lister and Melinda Hazelrigg, in addition to 14 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Geneva was preceded in death by a daughter, Peggy Jo Dugan, a son, Lonnie Gale Dugan and one greatgranddaughter, Hailey.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, April 7, at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Visitation was held Sunday evening. at the Niebur Funeral Home. Interment wasin the Griggsville Cemetery.

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

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

Kathryn Bertha Hill Kathryn Bertha Hill, 95, of Griggsville formerly of Findlay and Shelbyville, died Friday, April 4, 2014 in Liberty Village/ Pittsfield Manor in Pittsfield.

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in the Findlay Cemetery with Rev. Kevin Ray officiating.

Memorials are suggested to the Findlay Cemetery or the charity of choice.

Arrangements are through LockartGreen Funeral Home in Findlay.

She was born in Findlay April 5, 1919 to Bert and Sara Bixler Tinnea.

She married Glenn Hill July 1, 1939 in St. Charles, Mo. Her husband, parents, brother and sister preceded her in death.

She is survived by one niece, Yvonne Brooks and family of Decatur, and very dear friends, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Rawlings of Jacksonville and Ike (Richard) and Linda Downs of Shelbyville.

During World War II she worked for two years at the Savanna Ordinance Proving Grounds and later worked for Sta-Rite Hairpin Company in Shelbyville for 10 years and General Electric Company for 17 years, retiring in 1970.

Condolences at www.lockartgreenfuneralhome.com

William Duane Howland William Duane Howland, 79, of Hamburg died Thursday, April 3, 2014 at his home in Hamburg surrounded by his family.

He was born Feb. 19, 1935, in Hamburg to the late Vernon and Marlowe (Nelson) Howland.

He married the love of his life, Jean (Steinberg) Howland, Aug. 8,1959, in Pittsfield. They shared 54 wonderful amazing years.

He was a union laborer with Local 397 in Edwardsville until retiring in 1997.

He served in the U.S. Army from 1954-1958 and was stationed in Germany for a year.

He was an avid hunter and loved the outdoors. He loved horses and was a member of the saddle club.

He was always there for his family and friends.

Survivors include his wife; a son, Shannon (Mary Jo) Howland of Hamburg; a daughter, Cherye (Albert) Mellenthin of Cottage Hills; a sister, Carol (Sonny) Snyders of Godfrey; 11 grandchildren, Nacole, Ben, Jamie, Josh, Lacy, Bryanna, Seth, Amanda, Alicia, Chad and Tad; 19 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister and brotherin-law, Phyllis and Rick Sidwell.

Visitation was Sunday, April 6 at Hanks-Gress Funeral Home in Hardin, Funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday with the Rev. Joel W. Lohr officiating.

Burial was in Hamburg City Cemetery with full military rites

by Kampsville American Legion.

Memorials may be given to Blessing Hospice South or the charity of one’s choice.

Russell E. Johns Russell E. Johns, 78, of Pittsfield, and formerly of Pleasant Hill, died Saturday April 4, 2014 at his home.

Russell was born March 15, 1936 in Louisiana, Mo., a son of Russell Hubert and Mabel Woodson Johns.

He married Beverly Sue Hendrickson Feb. 5, 1986 in Louisiana and she survives.

Russell had been employed by the Louisiana Foundry in Louisiana, Mo. He enjoyed fishing and working on cars.

Russell attended First Christian Church in Pittsfield.

Survivors include his wife, Beverly S. Johns of Pittsfield, six sons, Scott (Melissa) Johns of Las Vegas, Nev, Fred Land of St. Clair, Mo., Carl Kevin (Sara) Johns of Camp Point, Bill (Tammy) Johns of Pittsfield, Keith (Rosanna) Johns of Pleasant Hill, and Tracy (Jade) Johns of Pittsfield, four daughters, Sharon (Rocky) Darnell of Kentucky, Arlene (Wayne) Manasco of St. Clair, Mo., Lisa Coulson of Pleasant Hill and Sylvia (Mike) Wolf of Quincy, numerous grandchildren, a step granddaughter, Nesha Cassidy and several great- grandchildren.

Russell was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Jim McKay and Carl Lee Johns and by four grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Tuesday April 8 at 10 a.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill conducted by Pastor Michael Ten Eyck.

Burial followed at the Nebo Cemetery. Visitation was held one hour prior to the services on Tuesday.

Memorials may be made to the family.

Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is handling the arrangements.

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Pittsfield, Illinois

William 'Bill' Crim

William 'Wild Bill' McNulty

William “Bill” Owen Crim, 79, of Hannibal, Mo. died Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal.

Memorial services with full military honors by Emmette J. Shields American Legion Post # 55 will be Saturday, April 12, at 11a.m. at the Park United Methodist Church in Hannibal. Pastor Rebecca DungerPeak will officiate. There will be no visitation.

Mr. Crim was born June 14, 1934, in Rockport to Richard and Grace Roan Crim. He was married to Evonne H. Freese Nov. 2, 1974 in Clinton, Iowa. She survives.

Other survivors include three children, Robbie Crim of Hannibal, Mo., Lori Crim of Hannibal, Mo., Patrick Crim of Danville, one brother, Norman Crim of Bowling Green, Mo., one daughter-in- law, Pam Walker of Hannibal, Mo., four grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, a son; Billy Crim and two brothers; Milton Crim and Russell Crim.

Mr. Crim was a United States Army Veteran. He worked as a boilermaker with Union #60 in Peoria, and retired in 1996. He enjoyed woodcarving, fishing and gardening. Bill was a member of Masonic Lodge in New Canton and the Shriner’s Ansar in Springfield. He loved spending time with his family. Mr. Crim attended Park United Methodist Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Park United Methodist Church Choir Fund in care of the James O’Donnell Funeral Home.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Rick Crim, Ronnie Crim, Joseph Glenn, Justin Crim and Gene Crim.

Online condolences may be made and video tribute viewed at www.jamesodonnellfuneralhome. com The James O’Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal is in charge of arrangements.

William “Wild Bill” McNulty, 74 of Barry, died Sunday, April 6, 2014 in Pittsfield. Bill was born Oct. 3, 1939 in New Canton, a son of James McNulty and Eliza Mae (Billings) and Omar Johnson.

Bill joined the United States Air Force after high school and served as a military policeman in Puerto Rico, Azores and Bermuda. Upon returning to Pike County and the New Canton area, he worked as an over the road truck driver and farmed in the area until his retirement. He loved to dance, hang out with his friends, fry fish, reading western books and watching western movies.

He is survived by his best friend, Wanda Lane; sons, Robert (Cara) McNulty of Baylis; Gary McNulty of San Francisco, Calif.; Ronald McNulty of Jacksonville; three grandchildren, Jake, Clint and Michael McNulty and a great-granddaughter, Bella McNulty. Additional survivors are brothers, Chuck Johnson of Sullivan, Mo.; Ronnie (Joyce) Johnson of Florida; John Johnson of Pittsfield; sisters, Kay (Jim) Reddick of Pittsfield and Mary Gray of Patterson, IIl.; daughters, Melinda Narup, Tina Watts, Debbie Gwartney and Penny Reel, all of Pittsfield.

Also several step-children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and stepfather, Omar Johnson.

Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 10, at Shearer Cemetery near New Canton. Visitation will be held at 2 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Chapel prior to the graveside service at the cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to be made to the Bill McNulty family, c/o of Niebur Funeral Chapel, PO Box 36, Barry, IL 62312. Condolences may be sent to the family at www. nieburfh.com. The Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry is handling the arrangements.

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In Motion hosts four week healthy challenge Pike County named sixth healthiest county in Illinois in 2014 report

Jane Riley offered a four week healthy challenge called “In Motion.”

The program was held at In Motion Fitness in Pittsfield and eight people attended.

Bryan Howland from Complete Chiropractic was the nutritionist for the four weeks. Clients worked out two days a week with Riley for 30 minutes for exercise and with Howland one day for nutrition.

For nutrition, the clients met as a group and individually. In four weeks, 58.8 pounds were lost. They learned many ideas about nutrition, such as reading labels, watching sugar and many do’s and don’ts of healthy eating from Howland.

Everyone walked away with more knowledge about nutrition and fitness and all are still losing weight and working out.

Michelle Smith from Detroit lost the most weight, 11.5 pounds in four weeks. Smith won $100 and a free month at In Motion Fitness. Other winners were Rita Neff, Amy Casto, Michelle Smith and Kelly Hill.

The next class starts Wednesday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m. It will be held at In Motion Fitness for four weeks. The cost is $40. To sign up, call 217-2855555. Leave a message with your name and number.

Pike County was named the sixth healthiest county in Illinois by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Health Institute in their 2014 report.

The Pike County Health department uses reports like these to learn what it needs to do to improve health in the county.

“It’s a tool,” Anita Andress, administrator of the Pike County Health Department, said. “We tend to fall in the middle of these rankings…so it’s great to know that we’re moving up and the hard work is paying off.”

Out of 102, Pike was ranked four in quality of life, 14 in physical environment and 24 in health behaviors.

The health department also works with the community to learn what resources are being provided and which ones aren’t.

“Part of our process is developing health initiatives, for example, the dental clinic,” Andress said.

It will still be several years before Pike County sees the improvement in dental health simply because several children who can’t afford it in the county have gone without dental care. Now that there’s a dental clinic in the area, after a few years there will begin to be results in improved dental health.

Since the dental clinic opened, it has seen almost 400 clients through the ages of 20 from nine counties in the area. According to

Andress, the clinic registers about 100 clients a month.

Although the clinic only sees children patients at the moment, those at the health department involved will be approaching their board this month about possibly getting approval for adult dental care.

Andress explained that although she’s pleased that Pike County was ranked high on this particular list, she wants to help make sure it continues to be considered a healthy county.

“It is really good news but we want to see that trend continue,” Andress said. “We’ll just have to keep working hard to keep it up there.”

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By Dr. E. Kirsten Peters My mother lives with me and I’m involved in her medical care.

She’s a tough cookie. But like many 88-year-olds, she has several health problems. We visit her doctor at least once a month to report what’s working and what isn’t doing the trick. Recently the doctor ordered blood work that showed she was low in vitamin D. So now I’ve added vitamin D tablets to her daily medication regime.

In the summer our bodies produce vitamin D when sunlight strikes our skin. But during the dark winter months, that source of vitamin D dries up. Vitamin D is in fortified milk (and some OJ) but my mama is living proof not everyone gets enough vitamin D from their diet.

Vitamin D is important in its own right in terms of what it does for us. But as a sideline, it helps us absorb calcium. As we age, getting more calcium to where it’s needed in the body can help us avoid osteoporosis. For that reason alone, it’s worth talking to your health care provider about

vitamin D levels.

If you don’t like the thought of taking pills, there are foods that are good sources of vitamin D. The Mayo Clinic website recommends eggs, milk, fish and cod liver oil. (The thought of downing spoonfuls of cod liver oil makes taking pills seem like a pretty good deal -- but maybe that’s just me.)

In extreme cases of low vitamin D, rickets can result. Rickets is a softening and a weakening of bones. My poor mother had rickets when she was a kid in the early 1930s. It’s quite possible the milk she drank back in the day wasn’t fortified with vitamin D. But you can experience some degree of vitamin D deficiency without developing rickets.

You may be at higher risk for vitamin D problems if you are obese, elderly, or you don’t get much sun exposure. People with inflammatory bowel disease are also more likely to have low levels of vitamin D. According to the WebMD website, sufficient vitamin D can potentially help lower your blood

pressure, as well as lowering your risk of diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and even such major maladies as multiple sclerosis.

Taking vitamins sometimes seems like a fad idea, and anything can be done to excess. There are also some ins and outs about different types of vitamin D, as well as the importance of complementing it with calcium intake.

I would say it’s worth talking to your medical provider, not just trying to treat yourself blindly.

Once you are at your doc’s office, a simple blood draw can determine if you are low in Vitamin D. I’m glad my mother’s doctor tested her for vitamin D levels.

I’ve now scheduled my own blood draw appointment for the same simple check. Like mother, like child?

---Dr. E. Kirsten Peters, a native of the rural Northwest, was trained as a geologist at Princeton and Harvard. This column is a service of the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University.

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Pittsfield, Illinois

New sign up on the square In October Leo’s Pizza of Pittsfield came under new ownership when it was purchased by Gianni Vitale. The transition has been completed and a new sign was hung Tuesday, April 1.

Owner Gianni Vitale wants to assure customers that the pizza and other items they have come to enjoy will not be going anywhere. Recipes are still the same.

Vitale said, “If you have purchased a gift certificate for Leo's (Pittsfield location), you will still be

able to use it. Also, we will still being doing fundraisers. If you would like to know more about fundraisers call Gianni," Vitale said. All daily specials are the same.

Gianni’s Pizza is now open for lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday through Friday and offers a Student Special, as well as their entire menu. They will maintain their dinner hours, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday and 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

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BARRY n Barry American Legion Post 222 will have their monthly stag supper and meeting Thursday, Apr. 10 at 6:30 p.m. They will be discussing and voting on dues increase, plus increase in building rental fees. Planned menu is ham, beans & corn bread, prepared by Rocky Hill. n A bake sale will be held at the First National Bank of Barry Friday, Apr. 11 from 9 a.m. - noon. It will be sponsored by the Barry United Methodist Women. n The Barry Community Chorus annual Easter Cantata will be presented on Palm Sunday, Apr. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Barry United Methodist Church on Perry St. in Barry. This year’s cantata, “The Day He Wore My Crown,” by Russell Mauldin prepares us for the coming of Christ. Soloists include: Teresa Goetten, Tina Moyer, Larry Stapleton, and Lori Wharton.

Judy Steers directs, Cindy Piper accompanies and Rev. Kent Hillesland narrates. A free will offering will be accepted at the door. We invite all to attend this inspiring opening to the Easter week. n Barry American Legion annual Easter egg hunt will be at the Barry Community Care Center Apr. 19 at 10 a.m. 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.

DETROIT n One Voice, with special guest Clinton Everetts, will perform Sunday, Apr. 5 at the Detroit Christian Church.

Fellowship with a light supper will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a concert beginning at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Steve Haskins at 217285-5521.

FLORENCE n The Lenten service in anticipation of Easter will be held at Florence United Methodist Church Wednesday, April 2 at 7 p.m. The Gospel Gals of Jacksonville will perform for this service. Anyone not already in worship is invited to attend. For questions, contact Pastor Dave at 217-833-2575.

GRIGGSVILLE n The Griggsville Historical Society will meet Thursday, Apr. 10 at 2 p.m.

Rebecca Burlend will return for a sequel to her family’s exciting journey of emigration to North America/Pike County in 1831. Special guests will perform 19th century songs. The public is invited. n The annual Homer Allen Memorial Ham Loaf fundraiser supper will be held Friday, Apr. 11 at 4 p.m. at the Griggsville United Methodist Church.

Carry-out will begin at 4 p.m. and the dining room will open at 4:30 p.m.

Along with the main course, there will also be potatoes, green beans, dinner rolls, apple sauce, dessert and beverages. Free will donations are accepted.

Everyone is invited. For any questions, feel free to call Pastor Dave at the church office at 217-833-2575 or 217833-2457. n The Bright Star Methodist Cooperative Parish Passover Seder will be Tuesday, April 15 at the Griggsville United Methodist Church, 115 South Stanford Street in Griggsille at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome, but please make reservations by Apr. 6. This is a traditional meal in which every food symbolizes a Biblical theme and there are rituals surrounding each dish served. To make your reservations, call Pastor Dave at the Bright Star Parish office at 217-833-2575. n The Lenten service in anticipation of Easter will be held at the Griggsville United Methodist Church Wednesday, April 16 at 7 p.m. The Harmony Gospel Duo, consisting of Vicki Hull and Stacee Boyd from the Beardstown area will perform. Anyone not already in worship is invited to attend. For questions, contact Pastor Dave at 217-833-2575.

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PERRY n Perry United Methodist Church Good Friday worship service will be held Friday, Aprl 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Perry United Methodist Church, 106 E. South St. in Perry. The worship will follow the basic format of a tennebrae service with Bible readings, prayer for healing and preparation for Easter Sunday. The overall theme will focus on quiet self-examination. If you have questions, feel free to call Pastor Dave at the Bright Star parish office at 217833-2575. n The Easter Cantata for Fishhook, Griggsville and Perry United Methodist Churches will be held Sunday, Apr. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Perry United Methodist Church, 106 E. South St. in Perry. The Cantata will feature well known Easter hymns and Gospel songs. The accompanying Biblical narration will focus on the life, death and resurrection of Christ. Practices will be held Sunday evenings of March 23, 30 and Apr. 6 at 6 p.m. The choir assembled to perform will included members of the Perry UMC and other congregations of the Bright Star Methodist Cooperative parish. Performance time is approximately one hour. Feel free to call Pastor Dave at the Bright Star Parish office for more information, 217-833-2575.

PITTSFIELD n A Pike County Relay for Life meeting will be held Wednesday, Apr. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Cardinal Inn in Pittsfield. Committee members will meet at 6 p.m. and team captains will meet at 7 p.m. If you are interested in donating or want more information, please feel free to call or text the Event Chair Brandy Allred at 217-779-9297. n Big Truck Night will be held at South Elementary School April 10 from 6–8 p.m. n South Elementary School kindergarten registration will be April 10 from 6-8 p.m. in the South School cafeteria. All parents of children who reach the age of five before Sept. 1 are strongly encouraged to attend the registration. School personnel will be in attendance to answer questions and to assist in the registration of students.

Please bring a copy of a certified birth certificate, immunization record, and the child’s most recent physical examination. If parents or guardians can not attend, please contact Mrs. Ruebush or Mary Lagemann at South Elementary School, 217-285-2431. n The monthly fish fry will be held at the Pike County Senior Citizens Center, 220 W. Adams, Tuesday, Aprl 10 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. n A Rules of the Road review course will be offered April 11 from 1-3 p.m. at the Pittsfield Senior Center, 220 W. Adams in Pittsfield for all citizens in the Pittsfield area. The course is free to anyone who wishes to attend. The purpose is to help participants pass the Illinois driver’s license renewal examination. The course prepares applicants for the general written and road examinations, and also provides information on the vision screening. n “The Gospel According to Noah” will be presented from Sunday, Apr. 13 - Wednesday, Apr. 16 at the New Testament Church of Christ, located at 945 W. Washington St. in Pittsfield.

The speaker will be Edd Sterchi of Campbellsville, KY. Sunday presentations will be “As in the Days of Noah” at 9:30 a.m., “Noah Found Grace” at 10:30 a.m., and “By Faith Noah” at 6 pm. “Noah...Prepared an Ark” will be at 7 p.m. Monday, “Noah...

Saved Through Water” will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, and “Noah...Was Just a Man...Walked with God...Built an Altar” will be Wednesday at 7 p.m. For any questions, call Jimmy Hodges at 217-7799-1635. n The Pike County HCE Garden Unit will meet Tuesday, Apr. 15 at the Pittsfield Farm Bureau building. A lesson on garden lilies will be presented.

Please bring assorted buttons and a small flower container for the craft activity of button flowers. New members are always welcome. n An Easter egg hunt will be held at Liberty Village of Pittsfield Friday, April 18 at 2 p.m. at 610 Lowry St, in front of the building. n A Red Cross blood drive will be held Aprl 28 from 2-6 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Parish Hall, 219 N. Jackson St. in Pittsfield.

NEBO n Revival services at the Nebo Church of the Nazarene, located at 13172 Co. Hwy 7 Nebo will be held Sunday, Apr. 6 - Wednesday, Apr. 9 at 7 p.m.

Services on Sunday will be at 10:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.

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.

NEW SALEM n An Easter egg hunt will be held at the New Salem Tow Hall Saturday, Apr. 19 at 10 a.m. Ages newborn - 10 years old are invited. Sponsors are the Chris Henry Family and the Town of

ON GOING 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.

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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 217-833-2457. 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, Jodi Moody, Joan Shade, Wayne and Peggy Cawthon, Paul Staley, Michael Scheibe, Janet Shaw, Steven Smith, Thelma Haughey, Dale Johnson, Roger Loyd. n The Bright Star Methodist Cooperative Parish Bible Study for spring 2014 will be held every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Perry United Methodist Church and Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Griggsville United Methodist Church. Both are studying the book of Ezekiel. The Bible study is sponsored by the 7 congregations of the Bright Star Parish - Oxville, Florence, Detroit, Griggsville, Perry, New Salem and Baylis Methodist Churches. If you have questions, please call Pastor Dave at 217-833-2575 or 217-833-2457. n 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 the County Market Café. There is no charge to join and the coupons are traded each week and several rebate forms are available each week. For more information, contact County Market 285-4453. n Belleview Community Church “Teen Drop-In” every third Sunday night of the month for ages 12-18 at 5:30 p.m. n 12 Step Al-Anon Family Support Group for alcohol and narcotic addiction every Monday 8 p.m. at First Christian Church 225 N. Memorial, Pittsfield. (Breezway entrance). For more information, call Betty at 217285-6191.

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.

A son was born to Jennifer Hughes of Pleasant Hill Tuesday, April 4 at 11:35 p.m.

A daughter was born to Alicia Niffen of Pleasant Hill Thursday, April 3 at 6:36 p.m.

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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 217723-4034 or email shannad81@gmail. com.

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Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Grammar

Grammers celebrate 50th anniversary

Maddox Lane Marsaglia celebrated his first birthday Jan. 21 with his parents, Nancy and Pat Marsaglia and his sister, Olivia. He celebrated again Saturday, Jan. 25 with a jungle themed party with grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins attending. Maddox’s grandparents are Bob and Pam Nation of Pittsfield, John and Rose Marsaglia of Mackinaw.

Great-grandparents are Marthabel Green of Barry and Francis Ball of Hot Springs AR.

Darrell and Rosemary Grammar of rural Nebo will celebrate their 50th anniversary April 10, 2014.

The couple was married in Nebo.

Rosemary is the daughter of the late Marion (Junior) Myers and the late Kathryn (Cork) Myers. Darrell is the son of the late Howard and Reina Grammar. Their children include Kelly (husband Kevin) Hill of Nebo and Darrin Grammar of Detroit. Their grandchildren are Craig and Carrie Hill (fiance Garrett Howland), Dayna Grammar of Pittsfield, Brad Neff of Detroit and Chase Hill of Barry. They have three great-grandchildren, Rachael and Rilee Boatright and Maci Miles Neff. Their children are having an anniversary open house Saturday, April 12 from 3-5 p.m. at the Nebo Community Center. Everyone is welcome to stop by. No gifts please.

Engagement

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 planning counseling Mon.-Thurs., except Tues. a.m. and Wed. p.m. when clinics are held. Blood pressure screenings Tues. 2-4 p.m. The health department is closed on Fridays, although essential services are available. For more information, call 217-285-4407.

New WIC walk-in clinics: Monday through Thursday,-to 10:45 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Children’s group nutrition education available second and fourth Thursdays at 1 p.m. No appointments necessary. For more information call 217-285-4407, x137.

Peyton Elliott Camp was 5 years old March 10. His brother Cannon Lane will be 2 Sept. 22. They are the sons of Rusty and Susan Camp of New Albany, MS. Grandparents are Joey and Rosie Cawthon of Pittsfield, Dorene Camp of New Albany, MS., and Eddie and Bev Camp of Tipton, MI.

Cards of Thanks

Brosie We would like to thank our children and their spouses for the wonderful open house to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary and to the many people who came to help us celebrate.

Thank you to everyone for the many cards and gifts. We will always treasure the out pouring of love that was shown.

We are very blessed. Burdette and Sue Brosie.

Dean Dean and I would like to give a special thank you to all our friends, family and neighbors for helping us celebrate our 50th anniversary. You are all very special to us. Thanks again.

McCarter Thank you to our family and friends who made our 50th wedding anniversary so special. Thank you for the cards, gifts and calls. Also to Aaron and Bobbi Jo, Tony and Clarissa, Tom and Mona for the open house and their helpers. It made for a great day. May God bless all of you. Tom and Lee McCarter.

Robinson The family of Alice Robinson would like to thank everyone who sent prayers, flowers, cards, food and memorials. Thank you Illini Hospital and Blessing Hospital for the care and compassion given to all of the family. A special thank you to the class of 2005

Patton and Wainman engaged

The engagement of Patty Patton and Richard Wainman, both of Pittsfield, is being announced.

The future bride is the daughter of the late Julian and Sarah Sheppard of Jacksonville. She graduated from North Greene High School in White Hall. She is employed with Pikeland Schools in Pittsfield as a bus driver and a cook at PCS. The future groom is the son of the late Bill and Elsie Wainman of Griggsville. He graduated from Griggsville High School. He retired from Cargill in Beardstown. They are planning a July 26, 2014 wedding.

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.

Patty Patton and Richard Wainman

Chase Lonnie Morrow celebrated his first birthday April 8. He’s the son of Brandon and Erin Morrow both of Pittsfield. Grandparents are Karen Dugan of Bluffs and Virgil and Cindy Morrow of Martinsburg.

Chase will celebrate with a party with family and friends April 12.

for the angel you gave to Jon. Ralph Robinson and family.

Winston Although words will not convey the thankfulness and humbleness we feel over the outpouring of love and support shown to us before and after the passing of our mother, grandmother and great grandmother, we will try. Please forgive us if we miss anyone.

A very special thank you to Jennifer, Jack, Bonnie and the staff of Niebur Funeral Home who helped us through a difficult time with caring, kindness and professionalism.

Our thanks to all who called, sent cards, provided food, gave memorials and sent floral arrangements. Thank you to all the wonderful people who were able to be with us during the visitation and funeral.

Thanks to the many who provided food for our dinner and the ladies who served the delicious food. Special thanks to Bob and Linda Springer for providing a place for our dinner.

Our appreciation goes to Dr. Hibbert and his staff, Jerry Edison and Rick Musgrove for their comforting and uplifting words and to the special men who carried mother to her final resting place.

Special, special thanks to Ginger Whitlock, Susan Potter, Lucille Kroesche and Christy Burdick at the Royal Manor who lovingly cared for mother over her last years. The family

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The season for bargains at Crossroads Jeanette Wallace/Pike Press

Left: Donna Whitlock browses through clothes at the First Christian Church's garage sale Friday, April 4 at the Crossroads Center. A few area sales have been held, but the yard sale season will begin in earnest in Pike County as the weather warms up and summer finally arrives.

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Below: Joyce Groom, left, Cheryl Birch, Ruth Goodin and Vivian Cloninger, members of the First Christian Church in Pittsfield, volunteer at the garage sale.

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Jim Brown, County Market store director, left, presents Angie Ruebush, South School principal, with a check for $5,000 on behalf of County Market through the Max Dollars for Education program.

County Market presents $5,000 program check to South School County Market donated a check for $5,000 to South School through its Max Dollars for Education program Friday, April 4.

The program was initiated by County Market almost 20 years ago and nearly one million dollars has been distributed since the program began. Pittsfield's County Market began the program about eight years.

When County Market customers associate their Max cards with the Pike County school of their choice, every purchase they make using the

Max card allocates points to that school.

The program begins in August with the beginning of the school year and ends in December. The school with the most points receives a check in the spring. "$5,000 is the highest amount we've ever given," Jim Brown, County Market store director, said.

County Market has collaborated with Pike County schools in the past.

"We work together on some projects," Angie Ruebush, principal

of South School, said.

Pikeland Community School, South School and Griggsville-Perry have participated in Math Night at County Market in the past, a scavenger hunt that helps teach students math skills while shopping.

Ruebush explained that the money will be used to buy Chromebooks for the students to use in the classrooms.

"We would just like to thank the community for using their Max cards," Ruebush said. "And thank you to County Market."

2014 DAR Good Citizen Award winners for Pike County High Schools daughter of Craig and Lisa Rush, from Pittsfield High School, Alex Paul Rodhouse, son of Fred and Kerri Rodhouse, from Pleasant Hill High School, and Ashley Marie Ayo, daughter of Kevin and Gaynell Ayo, from Western High School.

Good Citizen winners are selected to represent their high

school senior class because they have the qualities of dependability (truthfulness, loyalty, punctuality), service (cooperation, courtesy, consideration of others), leadership (personality, self-control, ability to assume leadership) and patriotism (unselfish interest in family, school, community and nation). Three seniors are select-

ed by the faculty in each school and their classmates then choose one student to represent them.

The students also have the opportunity to write an essay (30 points possible) which is scored along with their personal activities, service to community, transcripts, responses to questions, future plans and letters of refer-

ence (70 points possible). The local winner's paperwork is then sent to compete at the state level.

The 2014 winner is Marie Rush who will receive $100. from the chapter, and the second place winner is Alex Rodhouse who will receive $50. from the chapter.

Ashley Ayo and Allyson Bingham will each receive $25. The essay

title was: Our American Heritage and Our Responsibility for Preserving It. Due to the harsh weather conditions the annual Good Citizen Tea had to be cancelled. The students will be recognized at their local scholarship banquet or graduation ceremony in the spring.

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The Nancy Ross Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution has announced the winners of the Good Citizenship Award for the four Pike County high schools. They are as follows: Allyson Marie Bingham, daughter of Wayne and Kristine Bingham, from Griggsville-Perry High School, Lauren Marie Rush,

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Illini recognizes employees Students inducted into JWCC PTK for years of service Illini Community Hospital recently held a recognition banquet to honor the years of service to the organization for 26 employees.

“We have a tremendous group of dedicated employees who’ve committed many years of their lives serving the patients of the community,” said Kathy Hull, President and

Fifty-eight students were inducted into John Wood Community College's Alpha Tau Gamma chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society during a formal ceremony Thursday, April 3.

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) recognizes and encourages scholarship among students at two-year colleges. Inductees must have completed 12 semester hours of associate degree work, have a grade point average of 3.5 or

CEO of Illini Community Hospital.

“To have such a commitment from our employees, and to know that they truly care about their patients and fellow staff member is tremendous.”

Awards were given for various years of services. They included: 10 years – Krista Tenhouse (Speech Therapy) and Tasha Robinson (Lab).

higher on a 4.0 scale and be currently enrolled at JWCC. Chapter President Brent Mansfield of White Hall, JWCC President Mike Elbe and Mike Terry, JWCC professor of language and literature, provided the welcome. Certificates were presented by Mansfield, Elbe and Jamie Morrell, JWCC psychology instructor and PTK advisor.

Also participating in the program were Taylor Huber (vice

president of scholarships) and Chad Lentz (secretary) both of Quincy, and Ashley Hibbert (vice president of leadership) of Paloma.

JWCC students who were inducted during the ceremony from Pike Coiunty were: Kinderhook, Robert Malone; Pittsfield, Lindel Holt and Katie Hull, New Canton, Laura Starner and from Rockport, Leah Cathorall.

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David Guthrie,Radiology, was recognized for 25 years of service.

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15 years – Connie Mowen (Acute Care), Kerensta Graham, Sharon Watkins (Emergency Department), Leslie Orr (Acute Care), Lori Bradshaw (CPC), and Michelle Hannant (Radiology).

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Milton Easter egg hunt to be held April 12 The Milton Raise-It’s will be having a 4-H meeting Friday, April 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Milton Christian Church annex.

The Annual Milton Easter egg hunt will be Saturday, April 12 at 2 p.m. at the ballpark in Milton.

The Easter bunny will be there so bring your camera! Lots, and lots of eggs and candy!

Milton Smith Cemetery will be having clean up April 15. If you wish

to save items at the cemetery, please pick them up before April 15. Any items remaining will be discarded.

The Village of Milton will be holding Spring Clean Up beginning Friday, April 18. Dumpsters will be available at the sewer plant.

Following Spring Clean Up, the Village of Milton will be strictly enforcing Village Ordinances regarding Trash, Refuse, Junk, Dilapidated and abandoned structures and vehi-

By KARRIE SPANN 723-4262 cles and other ordinances as necessary. Please, take advantage of Clean Up to avoid future violation notices and fines.

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and other area news Free coffee and donuts at PPCSS all week “A bend in the road is not the end of the road...unless you fail to make the turn”. Anonymous Birthdays and anniversaries for this week are: April 9-Karen Fesler, Austin Long April 10-Darold Garner, Derek Gosnell, Leila Stickman, Seth and Lindsey Myers April 11-Heather (Borrowman) Briscoe, Joe Ducey, Brandi Francis April 12-Dick and Nancy Peebles April 13-Mike Burrows, Sheila Jones, Judy Dean April 14-Cathy Welch, Wyatt Bradshaw, Zane Schlieper April 15-Edith Steininger, Chris Miller, Jeff and Tina Rezba Arenia Claire Dunbar made her appearance April 1 at 2:45 p.m.

She weighed 7 pounds 3 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long. Her parents are Matthew and Brittany Dunbar. Paternal grandparents are Kathy and Tim Dunbar. Paternal great grandparents are Jim and Margaret Garner and Connie Miller. Arenia was welcomed home by two sisters Trinity and Carmen.

Prayer requests: April Myers, Angie Lin, Brenda Adams, Betty Collins, Becky Guthrie, Bob Rue, Brenda Garner, Chris Schlieper, Connie McFall, David Brawdy, Dianna Ruble, Diane and Donnie Hickman, 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, Pat Kingery, Rex Smith, 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.

For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

Matthew 16:26 Brenda Adams, who is recuperating at home after having heart bypass surgery, wants to thank everyone for their prayers. She was also grateful to Cheryl Baxter and Katie Kelley for spending the weekend with the family to help out when she first got home. Brenda said, “We may be a small community, but we are caring and thoughtful of other people. We may not have the big expensive ambulances and hospitals, but when I was sick and needed them, they were there and did everything they possibly could for me so I just wish to thank them”.

Rebecca Burlend has consented to a return visit to the Griggsville Historical Society at the regular meeting Thursday, April 10 at the Skinner House at 2 p.m. Joining her will be some talented youngsters who will sing some 19th century songs, including a violin number as well. Rebecca will relate the excitement and perils of the ocean voyage her family experienced on their journey to America in the fall of 1831. The public is cordially invited to attend.

Tonight (Wednesday), April 9, the Chosen Ones will be at the Oxville United Methodist Church at 7 for their Lenten Service.

This Saturday evening, April 12, the Wanda Mountain Boys will be at the Grace Center in Roodhouse with the concert starting at 7. This will be a great evening of entertainment, folks.

Saturday, April 26, at 6:30 at the Youngblood Baptist Church in Nortonville Joe Arview will be in concert.

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 which is this Friday, April 11, 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.

Lenten services in our area: Wednesday, April 16, Services will be at the Griggsville United Methodist Church with the Harmony Gospel Duo from Beardstown at 7.

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.

This Thursday, April 10, is the monthly Fish Fry starting at 4:30 p.m. Cost is $7.

Some Sunrise Services in our area Sunday, April 20, are: 6 a.m.-Cedar Cave near Detroit with breakfast following 6 a.m.-Perry United Methodist Church with breakfast following 7 a.m.-Griggsville United Methodist Church with breakfast following 7:30 a.m.-New Salem United Methodist Church Thought I would list the main dish for the Illini Coffee Shop for a few days, just to give you an idea of the variety they offer: Wednesday, April 9-Chicken breast on Spinach or Lettuce Thursday, April 10-Oven baked chicken Friday, April 11-Tuna Salad Plate Monday, April 14-Chicken patty on Bun Tuesday, April 15-Baked ham Wednesday, April 16-Meatloaf Thursday, April 17-BBQ Rib on Bun Friday, April 18-Tuna noodle casserole Keep in mind that they do breakfast, too.

Are you or do you know of someone who would be better off not being alone? Some place where you have a place to stay and get three meals a day, laundry done, and no responsibilities of keeping up a house? Royal Manor in New Salem offers all that and has openings right now. If you have your own vehicle and want that independence of being able to go places on your own, you can do that too. Give Ginger a call at 2856531 if you are interested or have questions.

Trivia answers from last week: 1. In the Bible, who was the wife of Joseph (Old Testament) and how many children did they have? (wife -- Asenath; 2 sons -- Manasseh and Ephraim) 2. How many miles of nerves does the human body have? (45 miles) 3. How many of Joseph’s brothers were sent to Egypt to buy corn? (ten) 4. Who was “Uncle Sam”, his hometown, and his occupation?

(Samuel Wilson from Troy, New York, and he was a butcher) 5. After Joseph revealed who he was, he gave all his brothers changes of clothes. How many changes did he give to his younger brother Benjamin? (five changes) Trivia questions for this week: 1. In the Old Testament when the Hebrew people were growing by leaps and bounds in Egypt, there were two midwives. What were their names?

2. What parts of the human body contain the most sweat glands?

3. What was the name of Moses’ sister?

4. Which are most sensitive to light, blue eyes or brown eyes?

5. Who were the three apostles Jesus took with him up the mountain when Jesus was transfigured?

“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent”. Eleanor Roosevelt Carlina, Dave, and Erik Welge of Cibolo, Texas, spent the week of March 10 with her parents Carl and Wanda Blacketer. Erik’s 12th birthday was celebrated while they were here with pizza and cake.

They all enjoyed being together and all the visiting.

Mark and Becky Winner had a weekend outing March 28-30.

On Friday night they traveled to Champaign where they spent the night with Frank and Christine (Sandidge) Horger. Christine is a long time friend of Mark and Becky’s daughter Kristina Law. Besides the enjoyable visit with

By WYVETTA DAVIS 285-4880 Frank and Christine, the Winners delivered gifts from the Winners and the Laws for the baby girl that the Horgers are expecting in June.

Mark participated in the Illinois Bowling Association’s 117th annual State Tournament Saturday.

Several other people went from the Pittsfield and Winchester area. When the tournament was over, Mark and Becky headed for Lincoln, where they attended a concert by Ivan Parker at Lincoln Christian University. After the concert, they went to Mt. Pulaski where they spent the night with their former preacher’s wife, Nancy Shanle.

On Sunday they attended church with Nancy at the Buffalo Christian Church, where the Winner family attended when they lived in Buffalo and Illiopolis during the mid 1980s. After church there was a monthly potluck, allowing Mark and Becky to visit with old friends.

Later they traveled back to Mt. Pulaski where they spent time visiting with Nancy. They had taken their Farming game with them, so they spent a couple hours playing a game with Nancy. Before they headed home, they stopped at the nursing home in Mt. Pulaski to see Nancy’s husband, who had been the minister at Buffalo when the Winners lived in that area. It was a great weekend.

Lawanda Blacketer of Chesterfield, Missouri, came Thursday, March 27, and stayed until Saturday morning, March 29, at her parents Wanda and Carl Blacketer. They enjoyed breakfast Saturday at the Saints Avenue Cafe in Bowling Green, MO. We certainly enjoyed the Gospel Gals from Jacksonville that were in Florence Wednesday evening, April 2.

News from the Missouri Bunches: First one is told by Sharon Straus: “Not much going on in Missouri. A Christian sister from our church passed away this week so Roger and I have been working at the church helping to prepare for her going home celebration. Everyone over here has made it through this long, hard winter without many serious illnesses, and for that, we do praise God. Roger and I did go and see “Son of God” the movie a few weeks ago and I can certainly recommend it to all of you. There were only a few little moments in the movie that as a Christian, you knew they had taken some liberties with the script but it was nothing that messes with the message”. Second one is told

by Kathy (Garner) Dunbar: “I’m a grandma again and known as mawmaw to Matt’s kids Trinity 2 years old and Carmen who just turned 7 in March. New baby Arenia Claire Dunbar was born April 1, 7 pounds 3 ounces, 19 3/4 inches long, lots of curly hair. Jenna and I are here in Columbia to help babysit while they are still in the hospital. Hope to come home tomorrow. Tim just turned 53 and I have my 54th birthday April 19. Asking for prayers for Jenna who is suffering from an antibiotic reaction and has the hives since October. Been going to specialists in St. Louis. Our oldest daughter Sarah turned 29 March 8. She works in Hannibal Dental and she along with children Emma and Owen are living with us temporarily in the basement. Sure has been good kite weather so we bought them for all the grandkids and Jenna too”.

Friday evening several members of our family enjoyed attending the musical “Shrek” at Pittsfield High School. Very well done.

Saturday evening, April 5, Detroit Christian Church had a great crowd at their monthly Gospel Gig. One Voice Trio from southern Illinois did a great concert. Hope they will come back. Next month, May 3, the gospel group Anticipation will be at the Gospel Gig in Detroit. Make plans now to attend.

Life A little laughter, a little song, A little teardrop When things go wrong.

A little calm And a little strife A little loving And that is life.

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Easter egg hunt to be held May 24 Darrell and Rosemary Grammar will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary April 10. In honor of this, their children, Kelly Hill and Darrin Grammar will have an open house with cake and punch at the Nebo Community Center Saturday, April 12 from 3-5 p.m. Everyone is welcome to stop by. The couple requests no gifts please.

The Nebo Community Club will not have their annual Easter egg

hunt this year due to there not being enough help and people to have it.

Please join the Community Club and volunteer to help so that the Club doesn’t have to quit having it annual functions like this one. The Club is going to have its annual Memorial Day dinner Saturday, May 24. Your help would be greatly appreciated.

Our veterans will eat free.

Happy birthday this week to Bailey Hill, Zach Abney, Nickie Shewmake

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

and Kelly Hill.

Quote of the week: “Remember that children, marriages and flower gardens reflect the kind of care they get.” H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Pleasant Hill Christian Church to hold children’s bell choir Have not heard when the town wide yard sale is this year. Hope someone puts out the information soon.

The Christian Church will be having the children’s bell choir perform this Sunday. It will be at the 10:30 a.m. service.

Pleasant Hill’s community Sunrise service will be at 7 a.m. on Easter morning. There will be a breakfast following and everyone is invited.

The community lost a former, long time resident, Russell Johns.

Sympathy goes out to the family.

On Sunday, Mike and I got to watch our two granddaughters enjoy a dress up tea party on Sunday. Elise Miller, daughter of Matt an Brecket celebrated her fourth birthday with a special dress up tea party. There

was a tea pot cake, dress up hats, purses and necklaces. Allison and Michael Miller brought Bernadette up for the party.

This is news that was too late for last week’s column.

The benefit for Kevin Killebrew that was held in Nebo was a huge success. They would like to thank all who attended, all who donated their time, and those who donated items.

The large crowd was a testament to how much the community cares for Kevin.

The Right to Life service that was delayed from earlier this year due to bad weather was held Sunday night at the Christian Church. A couple from Gerard gave a moving talk about the blessing they have received from their downs syndrome

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son. A video on work being done in Granite City to save babies was also shown.

A large crowd gathered at the Methodist Church last Sunday to hear the Chosen Ones. Those attending said it was a great service.

Mike and I attended the concert that our son Matt performed at on Saturday night. Of course, he did an awesome job. He had a friend travel from Mt Sterling and two ladies from Pittsfield. This meant a lot to him.

Griggsville Griggsville to celebrate Library Week Griggsville Historical Society will meet Thursday, April 10 at 2 p.m. Rebecca Burlend will return for a sequel to her familly’s exciting journey of emigration to North America/Pike County in 1831.

Special guests will perform 19th century songs. The public is invited.

The Skinner House Board will meet Monday, April 14 at 7 p.m. in the Skinner House. Anyone interested in joining the board is welcome to attend.

Exciting things are coming up the week of April 13-19! National Library Week will be celebrated across the nation that week and North Pike District Library will be taking part in the festivities!

National Library Week is a week observing the amazing ways libraries are a part of their communities and how they can play a role that creates a lasting impact on the citizens they serve. This year’s theme is “Lives changed at your library”.

We want to know how the library has changed our life, so come in next week and let us know! You might find your story up for others to read!

Here are some things that you can look forward to during National Library Week: Throughout the week, any patron that comes in and checks out a book will have their name entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card to Amazon, iTunes, or Barnes & Noble (winner’s choice). If you know someone who doesn’t have a North Pike District Library card yet, send them in! They will get two entries in the drawing and if they give the name of the person who referred them, that person will get one entry also. Winner will be announced April 21!

The Declaration for the Right to Libraries Signing will be held Monday, April 14 at 6:15 p.m.

The Declaration is the corner-

stone of Libraries Change Lives, an initiative of the American LIbrary Association, designed to build the public will and sustained support for America’s right to libraries of all types-academic, public, school, and special. Signatures are being collected from signing events around the nation and will be presented in a ceremony in Washington D.C. in May 2014.

It will be available all week for patrons and community supporters to come in and add their signatures.

Coffee and Doughnuts-Stop in the library for a cup of coffee and a doughnut Tuesday and Thursday, April 15-17. Bring a friend or come on your own. Sit for a little bit and read the newspaper or a magazine, play a game of checkers, or enjoy reading a book.

“Frozen”- Come watch the newest Disney release on DVD at the library Wednesday, April 16 at 5:45 p.m.! There will be some short activities and a mid-movie snack provided. Movie starts at 6 p.m.!

The G-P High School sophomore Class of 2016 is sponsoring Breakfast with the Easter Bunny this Saturday, April 12 from 8-11 a.m. in the Griggsville cafeteria.

Please join us for a pancake, sausage, and biscuits and gravy breakfast, along with photo opportunities with the Easter bunny. Freewill donation.

The North Pike District Library will have Story Hour April 22 beginning at 10 a.m.

Puzzlebox Autism Awareness Project 2014 is March 21-April 30: Autism Facebook challenge.

Autism March in Pittsfield Lowry Park is on Saturday. Come join us at Lowry Park to spread autism awareness! The walk will run from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. (you do not have to walk the whole time, come and go as you please). Walking fee will be $5 or a donation is certainly welcome. All proceeds and dona-

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

tions will be given to the American Autism Society-Central Illinois Chapter. The Puzzlebox: given to the American Autism Society Group will also be having a Bake Sale at the event, proceeds of the bake sale will go to the Puzzlebox fund. Let’s get our blue on for autism awareness!

Congratulations to Ryan Kelly who placed fourth in District 3 FFA creed speaking and Rachel Lightle that placed seventh in District 3 FFA Prepared Public Speaking.

Congratulations to our Eagles in Action winner: Sean Hoehne!

Do you have any track shoes, spikes, or running gear in good condition that is taking up space in your closet? If so, the track members at G-P Middle School would gladly accept your donation.

Several family members and friends gathered on Sunday afternoon to help Tripp Kessinger celebrate his fifth birthday. He is the son of T.J. Kessinger of Griggsville and Beth Peebles of Pittsfield.

Sympathy is extended to the family of Geneva Dugan who passed away Thursday, April 3 at Liberty Village in Pittsfield.

Tom and Lee McCarter celebrated their 50th anniversary at the St. Marys Church hall Saturday.

They greatly appreciated so many people who came to help them celebrate their special day.

The celebration was hosted by their children.

“You always pass failure on the way to success.”- Mickey Rooney

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Frances Pence home from hospital I am out of the hospital and doing really good. I go back to the doctor tomorrow. And I want to thank everybody who was praying for me, and the visits, the cards and the flowers. Gary Pence also had surgery and he’s doing really good too. Want to keep little

Liam summers in our prayers.

He’s back down at the hospital in St. Louis. I want to say happy birthday to Joyce Kurtz. Happy birthday Joyce, from your mother.

Have a happy one. I guess that’s it until next week. May God bless you all and have a good week.

By FRANCES PENCE 217-242-3511

St. Mary’s Altar Society Annual Fish Fry Friday, April 11 • 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Parish Hall • 219 N. Jackson

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Golden fried buffalo and catfish fillets, baked beans, coleslaw, homemade macaroni -n- cheese, potato salad, dessert and drink $9 adults Dine-In or Drive-Thru $5 for Children 4 yrs-10 yrs Free 3 yrs and younger Drive-thru available and encouraged!

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Dylan Stout, left and his mom, Iva, from Pittsfield, work on the filter of their coy pond getting it ready for spring and summer. Dylan said they only had one fish and it survived the winter.

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Betty Franklin of Pittsfield raked her leaves onto a tarp, then rolled the tarp to dump the leaves in the bag. Frankin, who lives near Wal-Mart says she enjoys working in her yard.

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Jacob Seal attempts to block a jump shot from Cody Guthrie Saturday afternoon at Lowry Park. The boys were enjoying the chance to hone their court skills and the warm sunshine.

Adam Sealock rides his scooter back from King Park after playing there Saturday afternoon. Several of his family members joined him for the fun day. He was accompanied by his uncles, Michael Bigham and Chris Nash.

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HELP WANTED Auto Body Frame Technician needed. Andy's Auto Body. Minimum requirement 5 years frame experience. Must have own tools. Flat rate work.

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877-704-3773. 4.9 HELP WANTED: Must be reliable, presentable, on time, drug free, and have reliable transportation.

Apply in person at Cardinal Inn, 856 W. Washington, Pittsfield. Tues., Wed., or Fri. 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. or Sat. 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. or call 217-285-1448 for appointment. 4.9 livestock work Must have driver's license and own transportation.

Livestock experience preferred. Call 217-734-9234.

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

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

7.14.14

No trespassing On Jack and Mary Jeaen Aderton properety in Hardin. 5.1.14 no trespassing no hunting on property owned by Martha Knight (also known as Marty Aderton), Lincoln Valley Road, Hardin. 11.11.14

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

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

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

by Double Creek Farms, Inc. TF

My Land lo­c at­e d in Sec­ tion 18 SW of Pearl is pri­v ate prop­e r­t y. Hunt­ ing, fish­i ng, trap­p ing, tres­p ass­ing, for any pur­ pose, with­ o ut the writ­ ten, signed per­m is­s ion of the own­ e r, is strict­ ly for­b id­d en. Vio­l a­t ors will be pros­e­c ut­e d. Ti­m othy Brink­m an. 3.19.15

1000 PETS

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.

chihuaha puppies for sale and ready for homes.

7 weeks old. Nelson Yoder.

36046 175th Ave. Pleasant Hill, IL. 4.9

1100A REAL ESTATE Calhoun County

4.16

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

sheppard electronics 1402 Lakeview Heights, Pittsfield, IL. 217-285-2893.

Cell: 217-248-1188. LG TV sales and service. 3D and smart TVs, Blu Ray DVD players,32-55" TVs. Metal detectors, new & used, very good prices, Whites and Garrets. New and used CB's & antennas, Uniden Police scanners also for sale. FREE DVD OR SOUNDBAR WITH EACH TV ABOVE 32". tf

ted's motorcycle world is now hiring. We have positions open in the Parts and Service Depts.

We offer great pay and benefit package. Apply in person. 4.16

1100D REAL ESTATE Pike County

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

deer hunters: Rent Pittsfield country home away from home. 3 BR, sleeps 6+, fully furnished, move-in ready. 573-549-2530. Cell: 636-358-6994. TF

Time Clocks, Acroprint 125 $100 and Acroprint 150 $125. Call Jane at 618498-1234. TFN washer/dryer for sale.

Good condition. $200. 217577-1856. 4.9

1100E REAL ESTATE Scott County

1500B YARD SALES Jersey County

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

YARD SALE Saturday, April 5 from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., small appliances, area rugs, pool floats, odds and ends, bar stools, pub high top table set, furniture, lawn mower, 12V booster, yard vac/ chipper, com stove $1,000 firm, 32751 Irish Lane, Brighton. 4.2

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 LICENSED DAYCARE home has openings. West Central accepted. Call 27-491-2944. 4.16 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 217-248-4278. 4.23

1300 WANTED wanted: antlers Sheds. Deer, moose, elk.

Wanted Indian artifacts.

Call Marc. 816-785-4543.

4.16

WANTED TO BUY 80-120 plus acres mixed farmland for cash deal. 1031 money.

Call Rich Bonebrake.

Quincy, IL. 217-242-2876.

4.16

1400 WORK WANTED

STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT Hardin, IL

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

1500D YARD SALES Pike County

Commercial Building for rent

estate/yard sale Friday, Apr. 18 and Saturday, Apr. 19, 8 a.m. 3 p.m. 525 N. Memorial St., Pittsfield. Furniture, appliances, antiques, household goods, linens, large dining room table with 6 chairs, fans, heaters, hope chest, 2 antique full beds, full bedroom set and other items too numerous to mention. 4.16

Hardin, IL

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

TIME CLOCKS FOR SALE

2 family yard sale. Boys', teen girls', adult clothing, shoes, playpen, cheval mirror, books, tables, toys, lamp, exercisers & stuff.

968 Conroy. 8-2, Saturday, Apr. 12. 4.9

Models

Acroprint 125 - $100 Acroprint 150 - $125

GARAGE SALE at 310 West Adams in back alley.

Boys 10 to 12, girls 10 to 14, and women's 2x to 3x.

Children and adult books.

Thursday, Apr. 10 from 11 to 3 and Friday, Apr. 11 from 1 to 4. 4.9 yard sale 311 E. Jefferson, Pittsfield. April 11 & 12. Friday, 9-7, Saturday, 9-12. Windows, doors, jars, vintage dining tables, paint, furniture, luggage, mirrors, Scentsy. 4.9

work wanted Odd jobs, cleanup, lawn care, carpentry, painting, dry wall, gutters, stump removal.

217-491-5872. 4.9

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

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Commercial Buildings For Sale

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

Local Hunter looking to lease a farm in Pike County or Northern Calhoun County 217-4910181. TF Prime pike & Macoupin County deer hunting property for lease. 217-3709408. 4.30

large, new beautiful home near Summer Hill for sale with 19 1/2, acres, a finished basement, pond, in-ground pool, attached and detached garage with living quarters in the back of it, pull barn and much, much more. Please call 217-473-8811 for more information. tf house for sale: 4 Excellent starter home for a single person or a couple in a small rural community with excellent neighbors.

918 square feet cozy home is situated on a large lot.

If interested, please call 1-217-242-7262. tf

Business Opportunity In Winchester

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

House Not Selling?

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

You should consider calling Mike Prough Auctions –

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call Mike at (618) 535-1115 LIC 440000322

4.9

DRIVERS: Company Great pay, miles, benefits and home time. Passenger policy. CDL-A with 1 yr.

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Campbell Publications

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BOATS

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EMPLOYMENT

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Call 800-841-8768

HEALTH WERE YOU IMPLANTED WITH A ST. JUDE RIATA DEFIBRILLATOR LEAD WIRE between June 2001 and December 2010? Have you had this lead replaced, capped or did you receive shocks from the lead? You may be entitled to compensation. Contact Attorney Charles Johnson 1-800-535-5727

HELP WANTED Heating And Ventilation Technicians in Demand Now! Fast Track Hands On Certification Training Provided.

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Veterans With Benefits Encouraged To Apply! 1-877-994-9904

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LOTS & ACREAGE

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Excellent financing. Call now 877-888-0267, x74

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

4 FOOT WHITE PINE TREES Delivered/planted/mulched $69.50 / N of I-80 $79.50 per tree. Buy 10 / get 1 free!

4 foot Norway Spruce $84.50 Call for sizes, varieties, shades.

217-886-2316

REAL ESTATE / HOMES FOR SALE Low/No Down Programs FHA/VA/USDA Paula Wykoff NMLS#137830 Premier Home Mtg NMLS#162291 919 S 8th Springfield, IL 62703 217-522-5191 apply online https://pwykoff.premierhome mortgage.com Illinois Residential Mortgage Licensee EHL

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The People’s Marketplace Classifieds

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTYJERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS

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

FOR RENT STORAGE BUILDING

U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Terwin Mortgage Trust 200510HE, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-10HE

WINCHESTER

Plaintiff,

CALL 618-498-1234

vs.

Ask for Jane

PUBLIC AUCTION

Pursuant to a judgment entered on October 21, 2013, The Honorable Christopher E. Reif will sell the premises located on 605 Lashmett Road, Winchester, IL, on May 2, 2014, at 1:30 p.m., in the main courtroom of the Scott County Courthouse, 35 East Market Street, Winchester, IL. Interested parties may contact Jeff Jones, Premier Bank of Jacksonville, 1604 West Morton Avenue Jacksonville, Illinois 62650 (phone 217-243-0660), for information and to make arrangements for inspection. The property is improved with a single-family residence. Terms: purchaser will pay 10% of the purchase price on the day of sale, with the balance due within thirty (30) days; title insurance to be provided to purchaser in the amount of the purchase price; and buyer to assume and pay all 2013 and subsequent real estate taxdes. The Judgement of Foreclosure was entered in Premier Bank of Jacksonville vs. Charles Bryan Eddinger, et al, Scott County Case No. 13-Ch-5.

SAT., APR. 12, 2014 • 10 A.M. Auction held at Scott County 4-H Grounds, Winchester, IL VIEW FULL LISTING & PICTURES AT auctionzip.com ID #20245 ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES & POTTERY: Pottery Including White Hall, Western, Crocks & Jugs, 1898 Receipt From Edward Norton Company for Pottery, Round Oak Tables, 42” & 60” Tops, Cast Iron Dog Boot Scraper, Cabinets, Large 8 Ft. Display Case, Handmade Pine Primitive Flour Cabinet, Walnut Baby Cradle, 60” Roll Top Desk, Wooden Washing Machine, IL Power Lantern, Spinning Wheel Parts, Wicker Shelf, School Slate Board, 66” x 42”, Farm Primitives, License Plates, Leather Smith Bench, Books, Old Bottles, Chandeliers, Lamps, Chairs, Lots of Good Old Furniture Parts, 8 Ft. Long Nail Cabinet, China Lemonade Set HARDWARE STORE INVENTORY: Modern Nut/Bolt, Washer w/Plastic Cabinets, 20 Ft. Sections of PVC Pipe (3”, 2”, 1 ¼”, & 1”), Galvanized & Black Pipe, Large Selection of Nails, Many in 50 lb Boxes, Large Amount of Furnace Pipes, Filters & Misc Parts, (2) Used Furnaces, Breaker Boxes & Electrical Supplies, Fire Extinguishers, Usual Misc Items Found in Hardware Store SMALL FARM EQUIPMENT: 1975 IH Model 454 Utility Gas Tractor w/Model 1750 Loader, Newer 14.9x28 Rear Tires, Very Nice, 3-Pt. Shredder, Rear Blade, Post Hole Digger, Hog & Cattle Panels, Steel Posts NOTE: Mr. & Mrs. La Vern Jones operated the hardware and antique store on the Winchester Square for many years. Lots of nice and unusual items to be sold.

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

AUCTIONEERS

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

Roger Strang, Virginia, IL (217) 370-2530 Darrell Moore, Winchester, IL (217) 473-5486 Dick Samples, Jacksonville, IL (217) 245-5010

Wells Fargo Bank, NA Plaintiff, vs.

Christopher A. Thompson aka Christopher Allen Thompson; Denah M. Thompson aka Denah Maree Thompson aka Denah M. Davis; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants

IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g) (1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT.

Defendan ts.

The property will not be open for inspection.

13CH 48 Property Address: 17705 Camaro Drive, Brighton, Illinois 62012

Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Jersey County.

Commonly known as: 17705 Camaro Drive, Brighton, Illinois 62012 P.I.N.: 07-101-014-00 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $98,959.54

12 CH 6

NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE 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

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

FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661

Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Jersey County.

Steven J. Lindberg at FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale.

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

FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) I598962

P.I.N.: 04-941-004-00 First Lien Position;

4.2.14, 4.9, 4.16

P i k e C o u n t y, I L

C/K/A: 304 Deer Trail, Golden Eagle, IL 62036 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

SAT., APRIL 12TH AT 6:00 P.M.

SALE TO BE HELD AT THE AMERICAN LEGION IN PITTSFIELD, IL

263.24 SURVEYED ACRES •5 TRACTS LAND REPRESENTS PRODUCTIVE TILLABLE CROPLAND, PREMIER PIKE COUNTY, IL HUNTING LAND & A COUNTRY HOME!

For an appt. to view the home, contact the auction co.

ESTATE AUCTION

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

The property will not be open for inspection.

Commonly known as: 108 Fletcher Street, Jerseyville, Illinois 62052

such judgment to wit:

PIN:

IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/151507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED

BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is:

Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on January 23, 2014, I, Sheriff, Mark Kallal of Jersey County, Illinois, will hold a sale on May 8, 2014 , commencing at 2 PM, at the Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit:

3.26.14, 4.2, 4.9

Terms of Personal Property: Cash. Buyer number issued and personal check accepted upon presentation of positive photo identification. Food available. Your attendance is appreciated.

Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on January 23, 2014, I, Sheriff, Mark Kallal of Jersey County, Illinois, will hold a sale on May 8, 2014 , commencing at 2 PM, at the Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit:

NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE

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

OWNER: LA VERN JONES

NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE

Property Address: 108 Fletcher Street, Jerseyville, Illinois 62052

PREMIER BANK OF JACKSONVILLE, Plaintiff

Others will sell: Forney Electric Welder w/Battery Charger, OX/ OC Cutting Torch, Reciprocating Saw, 8 1/4” Compound Miter Saw, Torque Wrench, 2 ¼ T Hydraulic Floor Jack, Ring Compressor, Log Chains & Binders, ¾” Socket Set, Assortment of Wrenchs, Hammers & Misc Tools, Microwave Oven

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTYJERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS

Jill Angel aka Jill D. Angel aka Jill Denise Angel aka Jill Denise Campbell aka Jill Denise Shanks; Beneficial Illinois I, Inc. successor by merger to Beneficial Illinois Inc. d/b/a Beneficial Mortgage Co. of Illinois; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES, POTTERY, FURNITURE,HARDWARE STORE INVENTORY & SMALL FARM EQUIPMENT

13CH 51

Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $52,931.63

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!

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS EverBank PLAINTIFF, Vs.

13CH 00033

Timothy P. Davis; et. al.

DEFENDANTS. NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 1/10/2014, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois will on 5/14/14 at the hour of 8:15AM at Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Jerseyville, IL 62052, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Jersey and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 07-130-006-00 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 16745 Oak Rest Road Brighton, IL 62012 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after

1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876.

Please refer to file number 14-13-11619.

I598893 4.2.14, 4.9, 4.16

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 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS UNITED COMMUNITY BANK, Illinois banking corporation, Plaintiff vs. No. 13-CH-3

the County of Pike and State of Illinois.

(D) A description of the improvements on the real estate is: Single family residence.

an

DEBRA K. CONNER, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure entered by the court on the Complaint for Foreclosure in the above-entitled cause, the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder.

(A) The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Mr. Jeff Stolleis, Vice PresidentLoss Mitigation, United Community Bank, 301 N. Main Street, Chatham, IL 62629; Telephone: (217) 438-5416, Ext. 3018 (B) The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 602 N. Monroe Street, Pittsfield, Illinois (C) The legal description of the real estate is: Sixty (60) feet off the North end of Lot One (1) in Dutton’s Addition to the Town, now City of Pittsfield, situated in

(E) The real estate may be inspected prior to sale at the following times: Not applicable.

(F) The time and place of the sale are: 9:30 a.m. on May 2, 2014 in the Lower Courtroom of the Pike County Courthouse, 100 E. Washington Street, Pittsfield, Illinois.

(G) The terms of the sale are: Cash in hand on day of sale. Plaintiff may credit bid at the sale. The successful bidder will receive a Certificate of Purchase following the sale and a Sheriff’s Deed upon confirmation of the sale by the Circuit Court of Pike County.

(H) Title will be conveyed subject to real estate taxes for 2012 and subsequent years and special assessments, if any; to building restrictions and restrictive covenants of record; to easements of record or in place; to rights of way for roads, streets, and highways; to rights of tenants in possession, if any. Sale is subject to approval of the Circuit Court of Pike County.

BROWN, HAY & STEPHENS, LLP Emmet A. Fairfield Registration Number: 6180505 205 S. 5th Street – Suite 700 P.O. Box 2459 Springfield, IL 62705 (217) 544-8491 efairfield@bhslaw.com 3.26.14, 4.2.14, 4.9.14

Land is located approximately 3 miles southeast of New Canton, IL or approximately 2 miles west of the small village of El Dara, IL in Sections 13 & 24 of Pleasant Vale Township and Section 18 of Derry Township. From New Canton, IL, go southeast on Hwy. 96 approximately 2 miles (to the Copperhead Tavern), then northeast on County Hwy. 13 approximately 2 1 ⁄2 miles. (Be watching for pre-sale directional and tract signs.)

TRACT 1 - 27.19 SURVEYED ACRES • FSA figures should indicate 25 acres of cropland.

• Productive Menfro soils!

• Public access on the north & east sides.

TRACT 2 - 41.09 SURVEYED ACRES • FSA figures should indicate 36 acres of cropland.

• Productive Menfro soils!

• Public access on the south & east sides.

TRACT 3 - 33.82 SURVEYED ACRES • FSA figures should indicate 29 acres of cropland.

• Productive Menfro soils!

• Public access on the west & south sides.

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TRACT 4 - 145.15 SURVEYED ACRES • FSA figures should indicate 60 acres of cropland.

• Menfro & Stookey soils on the tillable portion.

• Public access on the south side.

• Located in the heart of Pike County's premier deer hunting area!

TRACT 5 - 15.99 SURVEYED ACRES • FSA figures should indicate 5 acres of cropland.

• Productive Menfro soils on the tillable portion.

• This tract is improved with a nice 3 bedroom country style home and outbuildings. (For an appt. to view the home, contact the auction co.).

• Public access on the north side.

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Representing Attorney: James A. Rapp Schmeideskamp, Robertson, Neu & Mitchell LLP 525 Jersey St. • P.O. Box 1069 • Quincy, IL • Ph. 217-223-3030

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320 W. Washington St. Pittsfield, Illinois 62363 • Ph: 217-285-6000 www.midwestlandsales.com 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

property! Well balanced property with 25 tillable acres! $3,690/acre Call Scott 40 Acres Located 15 minutes from Quincy on a dead end road, Proven farm, $3,650/acre Call Scott

Great investment property Call Keith

CALHOUN COUNTY, ILLINOIS New Listing: 88 Acres Great Calhoun County recreational property! $3,200/acre Call Scott 550 Acres Unbelievable recreational property!

Call Scott 64.5 Acres Located outside of Kampsville, Big timber farm $2,950/acre Call Scott

HENRY COUNTY, MISSOURI: New Listing: 872 Acres Hard to find large investment property Call Keith

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

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, ILLINOIS: New Listing: 21.5 Acres Pure Hunting! $73,100 Call Kyle

PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS: SOLD: 40 Acres With Home Excellent hunting property with nice home Call David SOLD: 68 Acres Almost 100% Tillable Land Located West Of Pittsfield $8,500/acre Call Scott SOLD: 15 Acres, Mostly timber, Nice Creek Located In Southern Pike Co. $3,590/acre Call Scott SOLD: 44 Acres All timber farm at the end of a dead end road! $3,290/acre Call Scott SOLD: 32.5 Acres Prime tillable acres SOLD: 38 Acres Awesome hunting farm in Southern Pike County Call Scott

Whitetail Properties SOLD: 45.61 acres - Located in Northern Calhoun County, Solid timber, great hunting farm. $3950/acre. Call Scott SOLD: 245.5 Acres With Home Perfect mix of timber and fields, located in great area $3,395/acre SOLD: 80 Acres Located at the end of a dead end road, Big timber farm In cooperation with Landguys LLC SOLD: 83 Acres With Home 21 Acres Tillable/CRP, Balance Timber Perfect hunting property! $3,750/acre Call Scott SOLD: 75 Acres Great hunting property located in Northern Calhoun County $3,750/acre Call Scott SOLD: 110 Acres With Home Turnkey hunting property Call Scott SOLD: New Listing: 71 Acres Prime bottom land tillable $10,800/acre Call David

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

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

SULLIVAN COUNTY, MISSOURI: SOLD: 166 Acres Nice all around property *In cooperation with Whitetail Properties

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, ILLINOIS: SOLD: 41 Acres Awesome hunting property

LEWIS COUNTY, MISSOURI: SOLD: 140 Acres Northeast Missouri hunting hotspot! In cooperation with Absolute Auction & Real Estate

ADAMS COUNTY, ILLINOIS: SOLD: 171 Acres Great tillable farm with excellent income potential!

SOLD: 7.5 Acres m/l Beautiful building site located close to Siloam Springs State Park. $3,400/acre Call Scott SOLD: 138 acres nice mix of timber and tillable. Call Scott CALHOUN COUNTY, ILLINOIS: SOLD: 68 Acres Big Timber Located Close To The Mississippi River, Great Food Plot Areas! Call Scott In cooperation with

JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS: New Listing: 41.5 Acres Great hunting & building location, $175,890 Call Kyle

DEKALB COUNTY, MISSOURI: New Listing: 203 Acres 162 Acres in tillable

PENDINGS & SOLDS

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KNOX COUNTY, MISSOURI: New Listing: 160 Acres Excellent combination farm with great hunting! 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

AUDRAIN COUNTY, MISSOURI: SOLD: 27 Acres, 100% Tillable, Offering 5% Return On Investment MONROE COUNTY, MISSOURI: SOLD: 50 Acres m/l Great hunting property with small cabin LINN COUNTY, MISSOURI: SOLD: 40 Acres Great Investment Property with excellent hunting Call Keith

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rESIDENtIaL PrOPErtIES: 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 NEW LIStING-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, ready to move into, located in great neighborhood. This home features; living room, dining room, kitchen and family room in basement, one car attached garage, GFA, CA, vinyl siding, newer roof, newer 40 gallon gas water heater, and spacious utility room in basement. Very well taken care of home in a great neighborhood, great investment! call DaVID PIttSFIELD-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 PIttSFIELD-HIGHWay 54-1.85 Acres/ml of commercial acreage located in the Industrial Park. Great location, great business investment and opportunity!! Priced to sell, motivated seller. call DaVID NEbO-14026 395th ave. Super nice story and half family home situated on 4+ acres m/l! Home features, four bedrooms, four ½ baths; family room, dining room and a great kitchen, concrete and tumbled marble counter tops, whole house was totally remodeled in 2005, GEO, slate tile, all kitchen appliance convey. Very well maintained home. call DaVID mILtON-Lot measuring 180x170 with four buildings, located in the center of Milton. Great investment and business opportunity. call DaVID mILtON-455 PIttSFIELD St.-Very Nice three bedroom, two bath family home with many updates; full basement, CA; newer roof, Devries cabinets, updated electrical; attached garage; all situated on big lot. call DaVID PIttSFIELD-rEDucED!-501 S. MADISON-Two year old ranch home, centrally located; three bedrooms, three baths, family room; full finished basement has foam/fiberglass insulated walls; GEO/heat/CA with humidity control; super insulated; custom oak cabinets and trim, three car attached garage, nice lot, covered front porch; steeple chase trees planted this spring., call DaVID PIttSFIELD-818 EaSt WaSHINGtON St.-REDUCED BY $10,000- Two story family home situated on Historical East Washington St. This home features; three/four bedrooms, 2 full and one half bath; kitchen has wonderful cabinets. All situated on .63 acre m/l. Great location, call KIrby PIttSFIELD-419 S. mEmOrIaL-REDUCED BY $20,000-Very nice and elegant two story family home centrally located; this home features added charm with refinished interior for that era; four bedrooms, two baths, CA, electric, two car attached garage, extra big lot. A MUST SEE!! call DaVID. PENDING/SOLD PENDING-PLEASANT DING W. TEMPERANCE, PENHILL-203 In Cooperation with McKee Real Estate G PENDING-PITTSFIELD-343 MASON PENDINSOUTH PENDING!!-PITTSFIELD-328 PENDINGCROSSMAN LANE

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SOLD-PITTSFIELD-20780 405TH SOLD G IN PENDING!!-PEARL-44709 SPRING CREEK RD. D N PE SOLD-MILTON-588 SOLD ELM ST. PENDING!!-PITTSFIELD-18700 PENDING 410TH ST.

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

NEW LISTING-Pittsfield-525 N. Memorial-Large older home, partially updated, needs some work. Great rental! $30’s.

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

NEW LISTING-Barry-#2 Orchard Drive-Beautiful 3BR 2BA ranch home with attached 2 car garage in Barry’s newest subdivision. $150’s.

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

NEW LISTING-Griggsville-315 E. Quincy St.-Very nice 2BR home with 2 car detached garage and machine shed on corner lot. $60’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-1415 Mortimer St.-Quality 3BR 2BA home with 2 car attached garage and large 2 car detached garage with apartment sitting on 2.86 acres. $160’s.

Baylis-350 Main St.-Nice 1-story home with 2bedrooms and 1 bath. $50’s.

PRICE REDUCED-Griggsville-201 N. Third St.-Clean 2BR 2BA mobile home with many updates, newer paint, floor coverings and oversized 2 car garage. Broker-Owner interest. $30’s.

Griggsville-116 S. Pearl-Nice remodeled 3BR 2BA home on corner lot. Motivated seller! $60’s.

Griggsville-111 Congress St.-Very nice 3BR, 2BA home with detached garage. Nice backyard. Much remodeling has been done. Great woodwork! $70’s.

PRICE REDUCED-Griggsville-116 South Wall-Beautiful brick home on 2 lots. 2-3 BR 2.5BA with fireplace, heated 2 car garage & fenced back yard. MOTIVATED SELLER! $160’s.

Griggsville-33998 St. Hwy. 107-Beautiful one of a kind 3BR 2BA log home sitting on 7.5 acres in a beautiful setting. $240’s.

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

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

New Canton-24021 255th Ave.-3BR 2BA home sitting on 0.59 acres with a nice machine shed and many updates in a quiet country location. $70’s.

New Canton-23958 260th St.-Beautiful 3BR, 3BA brick ranch home with full basement. 40 acres of hunting with another small home & workshop also included! $300’s.

New Hartford-21672 US Hwy. 54-3BR 2BA manufactured home with 30 x 40 garage/workshop with all utilities. Many potential uses!! $70’s.

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.

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.

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

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

Pittsfield-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-430 W. Jefferson-Nice 3BR 2BA home with 1 car detached garage. $60’s.

Pittsfield-703 N. Jackson-3BR home with new roof and some updates. Call office for more details. $50’s.

Pittsfield-316 Spring St.-Nice 3BR 1BA ranch style home;

would make great starter home or rental property. $50’s.

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

Pleasant Hill-305 E. Clay-3BR 1BA ranch style home with L-shaped family room, dining room, kitchen sitting on large lot.

Many updates in 2006 and large shed. $50’s.

Pleasant Hill-302 E. Mosier-Affordable 3BR 2BA ranch style home in a nice location. Some finishing required. $70’s.

Pleasant Hill-104 Marion-Super clean 3BR 1BA updated home with beautiful covered deck. All appliances convey – includes additional lot located in nice subdivision. $90’s.

Pleasant Hill-15005 383rd St.-Beautiful 20 year old 3BR 2BA brick ranch home with 2,100 sq. ft. sitting on 4.5 acres. $170’s.

PRICE REDUCED-Pleasant Hill-112 Lyndel St.-Fantastic 3BR, 3BA home with in-ground pool & guest house sitting on 6 lots in the best location in town. $170’s.

Winchester-834 Old Highway Road-Beautiful 5BR 3.5BA brick home sitting on 3.1 acres with large wooded lot. $800’s.

COMMERCIAL & LOTS

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.

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

NEW LISTING-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 rec-

reational 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 +/- Newburg TWP. Nice farm located on the east edge of Pittsfield, half tillable and half timber. Serviced by City water and gas.

Pike County 40 acres +/- Pleasant Vale TWP-Awesome hunting farm including 3BR, 3BA brick home, smaller home & workshop. Great secluded, quiet setting!

Pike County 34 acres +/- Barry TWP. All timber hunting farm and high deer density area.

Pike County 30 acres +/- Pleasant Vale TWP. Small farm that hunts big! Includes and older home needing work & a nice machine shed/workshop.

Pike County 22 acres +/- Martinsburg TWP. Great farm with all timber, along Honey Creek. Excellent deer and turkey hunting.

Schuyler County-187 acres +/- Birmingham TWP. PRICED TO SELL! Nice hunting farm enrolled in the CREP program.

Over $18,000 income in 2014.

Scott County 80 acres +/- Bloomfield TWP. Big timber hunting farm overlooking the Illinois River bottom.

PRICE REDUCED-Scott County 84.5 acres +/- Glasgow TWP. Very nice recreational farm with good timber and excellent deer and turkey hunting.

MISSOURI PROPERTIES

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

PENDINGS AND SOLDS SALE PENDING-Pittsfield-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.

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. CoreySuper 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-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-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.

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

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

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

SOLD-Pittsfield-543 W. Kellogg-2BR mobile home with tip out, 1 1/2 car garage, storm cellar and shed on city lot. $10’s.

SOLD-Barry-1403 Rodgers St.-Nice 3BR 2BA brick home in great location with nice covered patio and beautiful wood burning fireplace. $140’s.

SOLD-Pittsfield-947 W. Jefferson-Maintenance free duplex

featuring 2-2BR units. Good rental property!

SOLD-NEW LISTING-Pittsfield-112 W. Perry-3BR home needs a little TLC. Good investment property or starter home. $20’s.

SOLD-Pittsfield-108, 110, 114 N. Monroe-Good downtown commercial property that has recently been updated. Call office for more details!

SALE PENDING-Pike County 40 acres +/- Pleasant Hill TWP. Awesome hunting farm with big timber and high deer density.

SALE PENDING-Pike County 10 acres +/- Martinsburg TWP. Secluded timber hunting tract.

SALE PENDING- Brown County 144.73 acres +/- Buckhorn TWP. Excellent big timber hunting property with some income.

In cooperation with Land Guys.

SALE PENDING-Pike County 14.43 acres +/- Newburg TWP. Great hunting property with 324 sq. ft. turnkey solar powered cabin with deck. Call the office today to see this property!

SALE PENDING-Pike County 323 acres +/- Atlas TWP. Excellent hunting property with tillable income and 2BR home with outbuildings.

SALE PENDING-Pike County 25 acres +/- Griggsville TWP. Good industrial/commercial property. Formerly the Pellet Mill.

SALE PENDING-Pike County 28 acres +/- Martinsburg TWP. Great little investment farm with 22 acres tillable.

SALE PENDING-Pike County 164 acres +/- Hadley TWP. Half hunting, half tillable farm. Excellent investment farm.

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

SOLD-Pike County 14 acres +/- Spring Creek TWP. 100% creek bottom tillable. Great investment farm with 13 tillable ac res.

SOLD-NEW LISTING-Pike County 286 acres +/- Hadley TWP. Beautiful recreational & hunting farm with 103 acres tillable!!

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

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.

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

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Things to consider before Determine the best time to refinance a mortgage downsizing your home Once their kids have left the nest, many men and women over 50 begin to consider downsizing their homes.

Downsizing to a smaller home can be beneficial for a variety of reasons, including less home to clean and maintain, more affordable utility bills and lower property taxes. But the decision to downsize is rarely black and white, and men and women often struggle with that decision.

Perhaps the most difficult part of the decision of whether or not to downsize to a smaller home concerns the sentimental attachment many homeowners, especially those with children, have to their homes. The home might be too big for your current needs, but it also was the same place where your son took his first steps and where your daughter lost her first tooth. Saying goodbye to a place that was home to so many memories isn't easy. But there's more than just sentimental value to consider when deciding whether or not to downsize your home after the kids have grown up and moved out.

Personal finances Your financial situation merits significant consideration when deciding if the time is right to downsize your home. If your retirement nest egg is not as substantial as you would like it to be, then it would seem as though downsizing to a smaller, more affordable home is a great opportunity for you to start catching up on your retirement savings. But that's only true if your new home won't incur any additional expenses that are already taken care of in your current home. For example, your current home may be fully furnished, while a new, smaller home may require you to buy all new furniture because your existing items simply won't fit. The cost of such furnishings can be considerable. If you plan to move into a condominium, you can expect to pay monthly homeowners association fees, and such fees are often substantial. So while the condo itself might be smaller, the additional expenses associated with the property may end up making the smaller home more expensive and preventyou from saving more money for retirement.

Real estate market There are seller's markets and there are buyer's markets, and ideally you would like to sell your home in a

seller's market. But keep in mind that this might be the same market in which you hope to buy a new home.

The nature of the real estate market depends on a host of factors, including geography. If the city or town where you currently live is in the midst of a seller's market and you are planning on moving to a location where buyers have the upper hand, then now might be a great time to move. But if you currently live in a buyer's market and hope to move to a seller's market, then you may end up paying a steep price, even when downsizing to a smaller home. Things may even themselves out if you want to downsize to a smaller home within your current community, but do your homework nonetheless, researching the time of year when you're most likely to get the most for your home and find the best deal on your next place. The advantage men and women considering downsizing haveis that they are rarely in a rush to move out of their current home and into their next one. This gives them ample time to make the real estate market work for them.

Space How much space do you really need? Once the kids have moved out, couples may feel like all of that extra space is going to waste. But that can be a knee-jerk reaction, and upon a more thorough examination of the space and your needs you may just find that you can put all of that extra square footage to good use after all. If you have always wanted your own art studio, then now might be the perfect time to make that a reality. Always wanted a room devoted to home theater? Get to work on converting your basement from an all-purpose game room to your own private movie theater. If, after considering the space in your home, you find that the extra square footage really is just upkeep you aren't especially interested in doing, then you would no doubt like a cozier home that's less of a responsibility to maintain.

Downsizing a home is something many men and women over 50 consider after their children have moved out. Such a decision is rarely easy, so homeowners should take as much time as they need before making a final decision to move or stay put.

Refinancing a mortgage is advantageous to homeowners for a variety of reasons. The primary reasons people refinance their mortgages are to reduce their monthly payments or free up equity to use toward home improvements or other necessities. Lenders will frequently advertise that "now"is the time to refinance, but people may want to get all of the facts before making their decisions.

A low interest rate is not reason alone to refinance. Conventional wisdom has long suggested that borrowers wait to refinance until interest rates drop 2 percent below their current rate. While a low interest rate is important, there are several other factors to consider. * Closing costs: Refinancing a home is an expensive undertaking.

While it can effectively shave $100 or more off your monthly payments, there is a financial outlay during the process, which includes closing costs. A person can expect to pay anywhere from 2 to 5 percent of the loan's value in closing

costs when refinancing. Lenders used to enable some to roll the cost of the closing into the mortgage, but stringent rules have changed the way many banks now do business. If the finances are simply not there to cover the closing costs, refinancing may not be an option. *Credit rating: If your credit rating is better now than it was when you initially earned your home loan, then this might be a good time to refinance. Not only will a person benefit from a low market rate, the interest rate may be even lower because lenders look more fondly on you now than they did years ago. Lenders often base their assessments of borrower reliability and stability on those potential borrowers' credit scores, so a strong credit score makes you look better in the eyes of lenders. Borrowers with poor credit ratings may not benefit from refinancing. *Income: Aperson's debt-toincome ratio is another factor in determining mortgage interest rates and approval. A positive change in

Did you know the average person moves 11.4 times in his or her lifetime? So says the most recent information from the U.S. Census Bureau. Various factors prompt people to move, from job opportunities to the desire to be closer to family members to wanting to live in a nicer climate.

Moving is seldom an easy task, and is often ranked among the most stressful events in a person's life. The Employee Relocation Council cites it as the third most stressful event in life, following only death and divorce. That stress is only heightened when an entire family is making the move and an adult is starting a new job simultaneously.

Despite the potential headaches involved with moving, an estimated 43 million Americans move each year. Those moving are often married couples between the ages of 25 and 44 with one or two children between the ages of 2 and 11. To make the process go more smoothly, consider the following

tips.

1. Gradually introduce the concept of moving. Moving is a decision to be discussed with the whole family, even with young children who may not fully understand the process. Kids who are involved in looking at new homes or voicing opinions about which amenities they desire in a new neighborhood will feel empowered and in control.

2. Research potential new neighborhoods carefully. Finding a new residence is not entirely about buying a home that fits the family and its needs. It also is about finding a desirable neighborhood and community. A good school district is an important factor, as is proximity to recreation, local culture and transportation. Drive around a neighborhood during different times of the day to gauge how active it is. Investigating businesses in the area can also help gauge the personality of a given neighborhood.

3. Work with an experienced agent. A real estate agent who is

familiar with a variety of communities is a great asset. A buyer's agent will find homes and negotiate on the part of the buyer, having your best interests in mind.

Because the agent will be paid a commission on a portion of the sale price, which doesn't come out of your pocket, it is in the real estate agent's best interest to help you find a home you can call your own. In addition, the agent will handle many of the tasks that may be overwhelming if you were doing them on your own, such as scouring available listings, waiting for inspections or filling out pertinent paperwork. With a real estate agent handling these tasks, families can remove some of the stress from the moving process.

4. Pack children's rooms last.

Young children who see favorite items disappearing into bubble wrapping and boxes may start to feel anxious. It's not uncommon for preschoolers to act out or experience nightmares during the moving process. Maintain a

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Blue Creek Subdivision - Pittsfield - On 2.52 acres, 35 yr. old, brick and frame contemporary, 2800 sq. ft. 9 rm, 4 br. 3 baths, finished full walk-out basement, 3 car det. garage and more. $250,000 CALL COURTNEY. NEW LISTING - PITTSFIELD - N. Madison St. - 3 storage blds. Masonry and metal constructed, 17,000 sq. ft. total storage area. CALL COURTNEY FOR INFO 317 W. Adams St. Pittsfield. - 2 story family home, 2800 sq. ft. 10 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, new heating and cooling, new electric, fireplace. Det. 28x66 building and more. $139,000. CALL COURTNEY. Downtown Pittsfield- 100-112 W. Washington. Built as the building of the Future. 2 story brick with 6 income units, Updated heating. cooling systems, electrical etc. CALL COURTNEY FOR DETAILS. 219 S. Clinton St. Pittsfield - 50 yr. old, 1 story, ranch, 6 rm. 3 br, full basement, gas furn.

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IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. NEW LISTING - 450 W. JEFFERSON ST. PITTSFIELD - 2 story family home, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, newer vinyl siding, metal roof, thermo windows. IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. Priced in $60s. CALL TAMI 428 N. MONROE ST. PITTSFIELD - 2 story family home, 1800 sq. ft., 7 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, gas furnace, C/A, aluminum siding, shingle roof. IMMEDIATE POSESSION. Priced $62,000. CALL COURTNEY PITTSFIELD - 205 W. Fayette St. - 2 story frame home situated on great corner lot. 8 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1850 sq. ft. detached 2 car grage. Priced $59,000. REDUCED $56,000. $49,000 $48,5000 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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sense of normalcy in the home as long as possible. Begin by packing nonessential items, only packing kids' items when your moving date is right around the corner. Let children say good-bye to familiar haunts and even to their old home.

5. Plan a school orientation.

Take advantage of any programs schools offer to acclimate kids to their new environment. Kids often leave friends behind when moving to a new home. The faster they get back to a normal routine, the better it will be for them.

Schools are where children will make new friends and participate in social occasions, so tour their new schools before the school year begins, and meet with a few residents and current students to learn about special programs that may make a move less stressful for youngsters.

Relocating a family can be stressful. But involving kids in the process and anticipating an adjustment period can help families adjust more easily.

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to refinance, as a lower interest rate can save homeowners a substantial amount of money over the course of their loans. However, refinancing too soon (within 4 years of the original home loan) may put homeowners in a negative light. Lenders may see borrowers who refinance too soon or too frequently as risky borrowers who cannot successfully manage their money. * Prepayment penalties: Certain mortgages have prepayment penalties built in. Should a person pay off the mortgage too early, usually within two to five years, 2 to 4 percent of the home's loan value must be paid out. Refinancing counts as paying off one loan and opening up another. Penalties could deter a person from refinancing too soon.

Determining the best time to refinance your home mortgage takes effort on the part of the borrower and information about market trends. By doing one's homework and being aware of certain factors, a person can save money by refinancing a home loan.

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income status as well as reduction in debt could make it a good time to refinance. * Adjustable rate mortgages: Many people opted for adjustable rate mortgages when buying homes years ago. Over time, their monthly payments may have increased considerably, making it nearly impossible to afford a home. Refinancing for a fixed-rate mortgage, regardless of the current interest rate, will likely ease some of your financial burden. *Home value: A higher home value means more equity in the home. This money can be used to pay down debt or for home improvements that further improve the value of the home and property.

It is important to speak with a real estate professional to determine if home values have spiked in a particular neighborhood and to gain an accurate appraisal of the home. This will help determine if refinancing is frugal. * Interest rates: Lower interest rates often motivate homeowners

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House will being challenged Put Yourself in the By beth zumwalt Pike Press The will of Ed House is being scrutinized after one of the beneficiaries says House was unduly influenced in his later years into changing his will, replacing a gift of 166 acres in exchange for $50,000. House died Nov. 13, 2013 at the age of 100, leaving no children to inherit his estate, which is estimated to be extensive.

Although several community service organizations and a local church are beneficiaries in the will, no funds from the estate will be awarded until the challenge to the will is decided in court.

According to court documents, John and Debbie Thomas of rural Pittsfield, who had farmed House’s property since 1974, had been told

by House on several occasions he would leave them the farm. The documents, which tell only one side of the case, say that after House went into nursing home

care, C.J. Stillwell of Pittsfield became House’s representative over House’s medical, personal and financial affairs.

House created a trust March 11, 2002 and left the property in question to the Thomas’s, with whom court documents say he had a close, family-like relationship.

House amended his trust several times over the next 10 years and in each of the first three amendments to the trust, the property was left to the Thomas family.

The fourth amendment, filed Nov. 16, 2006, eliminated the distribution of the farm to the Thomas's and instead provided for a $50,000 bequest. A fifth amendment did not change the fourth. The allegation claims Stillwell became involved in House’s affairs when House moved to Liberty Village in Pittsfield.

The suit claims House was convinced to rescind his decadeslong promise to the Thomas’s and instead increase the value of

Gunshot kills individual near Palace Tavern By bob crossen Pike Press An individual sustained a fatal gunshot wound on the outside perimeter of Boothy’s Palace Tavern in Hamburg Monday a little after 12 p.m.

Calhoun County Sheriff Bill Heffington did not release the name of the individual or the location of the wound because the case is still under investigation. He said he will know more when the autopsy returns.

“It’s all under investigation, but it did happen on the outside perimeter of the Palace,” Heffington said, noting he went to the autopsy Tuesday morning, the results of which were not available by press time. “The investigation and the

autopsy will tell me a lot about the case,” he said.

Heffington said the investigation is ongoing and the department has interviewed witnesses, as well.

Though he said he has an gut feeling as to what happened, he is waiting for further results before finalizing a report on the events leading to the individual’s death.

The sheriff said he does not believe other people are in danger at this time.

This is the second shooting near Boothy’s Palace Tavern in less than a year. Former Calhoun Supervisor of Assessments Brandi Kieffer pleaded guilty to great bodily harm last year after wielding a 38 Special while intoxicated, causing the weapon to discharge into the thumb of Jeffery P. Angel.

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The Pike County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the whereabouts of Kali L Kenady, 24, a white female who stands 5 foot 5 inches, weighs 130 pounds, has brown hair, and blue eyes.

Kenady is wanted on a Pike County warrant for driving under the influence, leaving the scene of an accident, and driv-

ing in wrong lane. Kenady’s last known address was Barry.

If you know the whereabouts of Kenady, or have information on any other crimes taking place in Pike County, call Crime Stoppers at (217)285-1500. All calls are anonymous and if your tip is used in making an arrest you will be eligible for a cash reward.

Bookings Amber D. Yaste, 35, Pittsfield was arrested April 1 on a small claims body attachement. She posted $300 and was released pending court appearance.

Leanna S. Myers, 33, New Canton ,was arrested April 4 on charges of driving under the influence and disobeying a stop sign.

She posted $100 and was released

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Austin W. Willard, 23, Pittsfield was arrested April 6 on charges of burglary from a vehicle, possession of a weapon by a felon and criminal trespass to a vehicle. He was released to the other county.

Joshusa A. Hortwitz, 20, Northbrook, was arrested April 6 on charges possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of cannabis, less than 30 grams and speeding. He posted $150 and was released pending court appearnce

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Any person interested in said Opt-Out Program and Plan of Operations and Governance may be present at said times and place and may be heard in regard thereto.

The tentative draft is now on file with the City of Griggsville Attorney and may be reviewed upon request prior to said hearings by the public.

LINDA BRAWDY Clerk, City of Griggsville 108 S. Corey St., Griggsville, IL. 62340 4.2

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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.

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The Pike County Board will receive sealed bids at the Pike County Sheriff’s office, 204 East Adams St. Pittsfield, Illinois for Pike county Courthouse Roof work.

PROPOSED ROOF REPLACEMENT for PIKE COUNTY COURTHOUSE 100 EAST WASHINGTON STREET PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS 62363 Bids must be made in accordance with the instructions contained herein. They shall be submitted on the forms requested in a sealed envelope plainly marked with the Bidder’s name and address and the notation: BID: Courthouse Roof Replacement Project. Bids shall be delivered to the Pike County Sheriff’s office, Pike County Jail, 204 East Adams St. Pittsfield, Illinois 62363, prior to 2:00 p.m. prevailing time, Tuesday, April 15th, 2014.

The project consists of the removal of the existing roof membrane and installation of new TPA roof membrane.

1. Properly completed Proposal Form in duplicate.

2. Bid Deposit in the amount of 10% of Bid. 3. Not less than the prevailing wage rate as determined by the Illinois Department of Labor pursuant to 820 ILCS 130/et.al. (Illinois Prevailing Wage Act).

Specifications and Drawings will be available Tuesday, April 1st, 2014 upon deposit of $50.00 per set at the Architects office, 2920 chatham road suite b, springfield, Illinois (217) 787-2844. The deposit will be refunded in full to all Contractors upon return of the Specifications and Drawings to the office. Central Illinois Builders’ non-cash security method for receipt of documents will be accepted on this project.

A pre-bid conference will be held at the project site on Tuesday April 8th at 2:00 p.m. Entrance to the courthouse will be thru the north door.

All Bidders are advised that all work of this Contract shall be subject to the provisions of the “Illinois Prevailing Wage Act”. Prevailing wage rates have been determined and are on file at the Office of the State of Illinois Department of Labor, telephone (217) 782-6206.

Bids shall be accompanied by a bid bond, bank draft, certified check or cashier’s check in the amount of 10% of Bid, made payable to the County of Pike. Failure of Bidders to submit bid bond, certified check or casher’s check in amount to cover proposals bid upon is cause for rejection of bid.

Successful Bidder will be required to provide Surety Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond, each equal to 100% of the contract cost on prescribed forms within ten (10) days after notice of acceptance is issued by Owner. Surety on bond shall be by a duly authorized U.S. Treasury Backed company licensed to do business in the State of Illinois, acceptable to Owner.

The Pike County Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids and reserves the right to waive any irregularity in bidding, which in their considered opinion is warranted. No bid shall be withdrawn for sixty (60) days after opening of bids without written consent of the Owner.

Each bidder shall carefully examine all bid documents and all addenda thereto if application, and shall thoroughly familiarize themselves with the detailed requirements thereof prior to submitting a proposal. Should a bidder find discrepancies or ambiguities in, or omissions from documents, or should they be in doubt as to their meaning, they shall, at once, and in any event, not later than ten days prior to bid due date, notify j h petty & associates ltd. architects who will, if necessary, send written addendum to all bidders. The County will not be responsible for any oral instructions.

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City of Pittsfield Owner 215 North Monroe Address Pittsfield, Illinois 62363

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 (ICC) a petition to initiate a proceeding before the ICC to approve proposed changes in the Company’s tariffs, Rider 32-Qualified Infrastructure Plant, applicable to its rates for gas service. The ICC may alter the proposed tariff after hearings held pursuant to 83 Ill. Adm. Code 200.

Separate 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.

Further information with respect thereto may be obtained either directly from this Company or by addressing the Chief Clerk of the ICC at 527 East Capitol Avenue, Springfield, Illinois 62701. A copy of this filing may be inspected by an interested party at any business office of this Company.

will be received by: 10:00 a.m. (local time) on April 16, 2014 at the office of: City Hall, 215 North Monroe, Pittsfield, Illinois 62363

Northern Illinois Gas Company d/b/a Nicor Gas Company Elizabeth W. Reese, President, Nicor Gas

until: 10:00 a.m., (Local Time) April 16, 2014, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.

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the County of Pike and State of Illinois.

3/25/14 (D) A description of the improvements on the real estate is: Single family residence.

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On April 23, 2014 at 4:00 p.m., a meeting conducted by Pikeland CUSD #10 will take place at 512 S. Madison St. Pittsfield, IL. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the district’s plans for providing special education services to students with disabilities who attend private schools and home schools within the district for the 2014-2015 school year.

If you are a parent of a home-schooled student who has been or may be identified with a disability and you reside within the boundries of Pikeland CUSD #10, you are and urged to attend. If you have further questions pertaining to this meeting, please contact Debbie Wright at 217285-9462.

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

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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.

Amy T. Coleman vs. Christopher IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14-NICO-3251 QIPEIGHTH 4.25x3.inddJUDICIAL 1 A. Coleman, 3-24-14.

CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS Margo Highland vs. Brandon Highland, 3-21-14.

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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.

Stillwell’s share of the trust.

By having the will contested, the matter could be held up in the courts for months or even years while it is sorted out.

Until then no disbursements of any funds will be allocated.

Other beneficiaries include Stillwell’s son-in-law and daughter, William and Peggy Durall, Rotary International, Penny Rowley, Debra Van Scoik, Trudy Grafton, Jamene McCall, Jolene Boehler, Patty Lyman, Illini Community Hospital, Pittsfield Community Center, Pittsfield United Methodist Church, Sunset Home in Quincy, Chaddock Home in Quincy, Olive Fisher, Delbert Robertson, Pittsfield American Legion, Maxine Wilder, United Methodist Church in Irving, Presbyterian Church in Witt, American Red Cross in Pittsfield and Salvation Army in Quincy.

CNB Bank of Pittsfield is also named as a defendant in the case, not as a beneficiary but as trustee of the House Trust.

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure entered by the court on the Complaint for Foreclosure in the above-entitled cause, the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder.

(A) The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Mr. Jeff Stolleis, Vice PresidentLoss Mitigation, United Community Bank, 301 N. Main Street, Chatham, IL 62629; Telephone: (217) 438-5416, Ext. 3018 (B) The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 602 N. Monroe Street, Pittsfield, Illinois (C) The legal description of the real estate is: Sixty (60) feet off the North end of Lot One (1) in Dutton’s Addition to the Town, now City of Pittsfield, situated in

(E) The real estate may be inspected prior to sale at the following times: Not applicable.

(F) The time and place of the sale are: 9:30 a.m. on May 2, 2014 in the Lower Courtroom of the Pike County Courthouse, 100 E. Washington Street, Pittsfield, Illinois.

(G) The terms of the sale are: Cash in hand on day of sale. Plaintiff may credit bid at the sale. The successful bidder will receive a Certificate of Purchase following the sale and a Sheriff’s Deed upon confirmation of the sale by the Circuit Court of Pike County.

(H) Title will be conveyed subject to real estate taxes for 2012 and subsequent years and special assessments, if any; to building restrictions and restrictive covenants of record; to easements of record or in place; to rights of way for roads, streets, and highways; to rights of tenants in possession, if any. Sale is subject to approval of the Circuit Court of Pike County.

BROWN, HAY & STEPHENS, LLP Emmet A. Fairfield Registration Number: 6180505 205 S. 5th Street – Suite 700 P.O. Box 2459 Springfield, IL 62705 (217) 544-8491 efairfield@bhslaw.com 3.26.14, 4.2.14, 4.9.14

“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 8:47 AM(Illinois EPA). Neither the State of Illinois nor any of its departments, agencies, or employees is or will be a party to this invitation for bids or any resulting contract.

The procurement will be subject to regulations contained in the Procedures for Issuing Loans from the Public Water Supply Loan Program (35IAC Part 662), the Davis-Bacon Act (40 USC 276a through 276a-5) as defined by the United States Department of Labor, and the Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act (30 ILCS 570). This procurement is also subject to the loan recipient’s policy regarding the increased use of disadvantaged business enterprises. The loan recipient’s policy requires all bidders to undertake specified affirmative efforts at least sixteen (16) days prior to bid opening. The policy is contained in the specifications. Bidders are also required to comply with the President’s Executive Order No. 11246, as amended. The requirements for bidders and contractors under this order are explained in 41 CFR 60-4.”

The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the following locations: MECO Engineering Company, Inc., 116 South Madison Street, Pittsfield, IL 62363 MECO Engineering Company, Inc., 3120 Highway W, Hannibal, MO 63401 City of Pittsfield, City Hall, 215 North Monroe, Pittsfield, IL 62363 Central Illinois Plan Room, 1620 South 5th Street, Springfield, IL 62703 Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the Office of MECO Engineering Company, Inc., 116 South Madison Street, Pittsfield, IL 62363 or MECO Engineering Company, Inc., 3120 Highway W, Hannibal, MO 63401 upon payment of $75.00 for each set, non-refundable.

The award of Contracts on this project shall be predicated upon competitive bidding, with award being made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder and upon the actual number of calendar days provided to complete each contract.

Said lowest Bidders shall be determined for each Contract by summarizing the applicable low base bids.

The City of Pittsfield reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive all informalities in the bids. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days subsequent to the specified time for receipt of bids.

February 24, 2014 Mayor John Hayden

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By beth zumwalt Pike Press The Saukees boys committed five errors in a game last week in Rushville, allowing the Rockets to take a 9-7 win.

The Saukees trailed throughout the game and appeared to be ready to overcome their defensive miscues in the fourth, when freshman Korbyn Personett hit a home run. Despite scoring four runs in the inning, the Saukees could not get either the tying or winning run across.

G-P wins

By beth zumwalt Pike Press The Griggsville-Perry Tornadoes baseball team defeated Triopia 5-4 last week in a scheduled hampered by rain.

The game was Tuesday at home for the Tornadoes who impoved to 4-2 on the season.

G-P had eight hits led by Kaleb Bradshaw who had a 3-run homer ind the game.

Mitchell Main was the winning pitchers.

The Tornadoes will host West Central Thursday, April 10 at 4:30 p.m.

Lady Saukees drop opener

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Senior Cadence Klatt bears down on the second leg of the relay race.

The Saukee boys and girls hosted their first track meet last week. The Tom Johnson Memorial Track Meet will be today at 4:30 p.m., also at PHS.

Turkey season underway for all hunters April 14 This column may well be called a variety pack, since I will touch on several topics.

First is the forthcoming spring gobbler only wild turkey season. The youth portion of the season was held April 5 and 6 for our region.

The youth season is held for young hunters age 16 or under. To hunt they must have a youth license and be accompanied by a non-hunting adult supervisor.

The objective of the youth hunt is to give young people an opportunity to hunt without the competition from older, more experienced hunters being in the fields. The role of the supervisor is to insure that the fledging hunters practice safety, learn the techniques of luring the gobbler into range and to encourage young hunters to adopt a conservation mind set.

The regular season for all turkey hunters kicks off April 14 and in past years runs in increments through May 15. Hunters can hunt only for the period designated on their permits.

Landowners that possess a permit can hunt any of the seasons but only on their property.

I expect turkey hunting this spring to be a real challenge for most hunters. Poor reproduction resulting from bad weather during the nesting season period the last couple of years has impacted the number of birds in

By beth zumwalt Pike Press

The Lady Saukees dropped their season opened last week to West Central, 14-2. The Lady Saukees had been scheduled to open the previous Saturday in Mendon but the game was cancelled. All games for the remainder of the week were also cancelled due to weather.

Lady Tornadoes collect another win By beth zumwalt Pike Press

The Griggsvlle-Perry Lady Tornadoes collected their fifth win of the season last week in one of the few games played due to weather.

Griggville-Perry defeated Triopia, 3-1 behind a 3 for 3 performance by Lynley Ellis.

Ellis got the Lady T’s on the board in the first inning when she drove in Rachel Smith with a twoout single.

In the third it was Smith collecting a second run when she drove in Kadie Smith.

The G-P girls collected an insurance run in the fifth when Bailey Powers singled in Kallie Goewey.

Hannah DeWitt pitched a complete game. She had 8 Ks, and walked only one.

Wolves play hard against Calhoun By beth zumwalt Pike Press

The Pleasant Hill Wolves played hard against Calhoun last Tuesday in a weather-shortened week.

The Wolves fell 9-3 despite a 2 for 3 performance by senior Alex Rodhouse who drove in two of the Wolves runs. Gunner Turner had he other RBI for Pleasant Hill when he ripped an RBI double for the team.

celebrate season

The Saukee 2013-14 basketball team celebrated a successful season Thursday night with a banquet at the Crossroads Center. Winning awards were, left to right, Cameron Herring, captain and most assists, Eli Petty, captain, most improved, Wayde Smith, captain, most steal, rebounds, highest scoring percentage, field goal percentage, three oint percentage, scoring average and the Burdette Zumwalt Sportsmanship award, Josh Del Rosario, Saukee Pride and Rowly Filbert, Mr. Defense.

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the field. Further the exceeding long, bitter winter caused flocks to abandon ordinary habitat and relocated to territory that provided food and good secure roosting sites.

This highlights the importance of developing and maintaining quality habitat. The very type of suggestion Michael Boren expressed in his column April 5.

Hunters have access to wildlife friendly habitat will have the best opportunity to harvest a bird.

If you have not renewed your Illinois hunting fishing license, now is the time. The 2013 license expired March 31. The fees for the license and habitat stamp are the same as last year. Those 65 and older can purchase the required permits at special senior citizens rates as in the past.

While we are on the topic of licenses, boaters should check their watercraft decals for the expiration date. The IDNR announced a couple of years go that they would no longer sent out renewal notices and to the best knowledge, that decision is still in effect. Watercraft permits are issued for three-year period that expires June 30. For example if an individual has a boat that was issued a permit in 2011, that permit expires June 20, 2014. A permit issued in 2012 will expire in 2015, etc. IDNR will send a new decal to the boar

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Pike County wildlife photographer Russ Adams captured a turkey showing off its regalness. Turkey season starts April 14 and runs in increments through May 15.

owner after the application has been made and the payment made.

The renewal fees for the three year registration range from $18-$200, based on the size of the power driven boat. Registration can be done using a form available from our local IDNR office or by calling the state IDNR office at 1-866-867-3542 and using a credit card for payment.

Although June 30 seems a long way off, I suggest boat owners that have a boat with a registration expiring this year make their renewal early to avoid a likely backlog.

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JWCC to offer five courses in summer format

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Ed Dodson of Pittsfield was County Market’s March “Fill It To Win It” pharmacy promotion. Dodson won a 90-second shipping spree in which he accumulated a total of $211.17 in groceries.

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Griggsville's Farmer's National Bank employee Grant Huber, left congratulates Levi King, a senior at G-PHS for being student of the month. The student of the month promotion is sponsored by the bank, which donates $50 per month to the students who are chosen by the staff.

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John Wood Community College now has three options for area students to complete general education courses this summer.

In addition to a three-week summer intersession May 19-June 6, JWCC has added a limited selection of four-week course options. Dates for the new fourweek options are June 2 to 27 and June 30 to July 25. Students may also choose from a number of structured and open learning courses during the full summer term which runs from June 2 to July 25.

A complete list of classes offered this summer is available at www.jwcc.edu<http://www. jwcc.edu>. Click on Course Schedules.

Introduction to Speech I and American Government will be offered during the summer intersession, May 19 to June 6 and Monday through Friday from 9 to 11:50 a.m. Early registration is encouraged as space is limited.

Online offerings this summer include human biology from June 2 to 27 and June 30 to July 25, and introduction to business from June 2 to 27.

All other online offerings are scheduled June 2 to July 25 and include: business law, interpersonal communications, rhetoric and composition I and II, U.S. history I and II, introduction to humanities and introduction to psychology.

Structured classes will meet Mondays through Thursdays June 2 to July 25. A few courses will be offered in four-week format and include: U.S. history I and social problems, June 2 to 27 from 9 to 11:50 a.m., and U.S. history II, June 30 to July 25, from 9 to 11:50 a.m.

Students who have an approved academic plan may register online at www.jwcc.edu or meet with an advisor on a walk-in basis.

Students who want to take a class at JWCC this summer to transfer back to their primary college are encouraged to view the class list at jwcc.edu and check with an the academic advisor at their institution regarding their plan before registering at JWCC. The last day of regular registration for summer term is Friday, May 23. Students registering May 27 to 30 will be charged a $75 late registration fee. Regular registration for fall term is also underway.

For registration information, call JWCC in Quincy at 217.641.4355.

CNB Bank & Trust announces addition to trust department CNB Bank & Trust is pleased to announce the addition of Rick Imhoff as Vice President and Director of Trust Investments, to the company’s Trust Department.

Rick has worked in the financial services industry the past 35 years with most of that time in a leadership position providing fiduciary services through the trust and wealth management division of various financial institutions in Louisiana, Missouri, and Illinois. Most recently, he was the Managing Member of Imhoff Financial Advisors, LLC, a financial planning, investment management, and consulting firm he founded.

Rick earned a BS degree in Business Administration from Drury University in Springfield, MO and an MS degree in Personal Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning in Denver, Colorado. He has earned several designations, including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification mark, the Accredited Asset Management Specialist™ designation, the Accredited Wealth Management Advisor® designation, and the Master Planner Advanced Studies™ designation. Rick is a frequent

Rick Imhoff speaker and writer on financial planning and investment topics, including appearances on television and radio.

“We are very excited to have Rick join our Trust Department”, said Darlene Ward, Senior Vice President & Senior Trust Officer.

“His vast knowledge and experience adds great strength to our Trust Department management team.”

Ward added.

Mowen Elected 2014 IJRA Student Director Bailey Mowen of rural Baylis has been elected to represent the student members of the Illinois Junior Rodeo Association (IJRA) as their District 2 Student Director in 2014.

Student Directors represent student contestants during state and district board of directors meetings and act as the first contact for student contestants with any questions or concerns during rodeo competitions. Student Directors represent all students in the district where they reside. District 2 spans the width of the state from IL Route 17 north of Galesburg and Kankakee south to IL Route 16 near Litchfield. The IJRA is open to students in Kindergarten8th Grade.

Bailey is in the 6th grade at PCS. She competes in five events including breakaway roping, barrel racing, pole bending, team roping and goat tying. For more information on the

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Savannah Nash, 2013 Griggsville Apple Festival Queen, taught Girl Scout Troop 5123 proper tea etiquette. The girls held their tea party at the Skinner House in Griggsville. Front row, left to right: Chloe Buchanan, Fayth Shoemaker, Aislee Wainman, Laynee Shoemaker, Macy Harris, Chaddum Crawford.

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Liberty Village of Pittsfield was recently awarded the Providigm Embracing Quality Award for 2014 for exceptional achievement in PREVENTING READMISSIONS and CUSTOMER SATISFACTION. With only 305 nursing centers in the US and Ontario receiving awards in 2014, this puts Liberty Village of Pittsfield in a select group of high performing skilled nursing facilities.

As a high performer, a facility can be honored with Providigm’s Embracing Quality Award in one or more of three categories; deficiencyfree survey, prevention of hospital readmissions, and for superior levels

of customer satisfaction.

“The Embracing Quality Award winners are nursing centers who succeed in achieving high levels of quality of care and patient satisfaction,” says Barbara Baylis, Accreditation Program Director at Providigm, “Performance excellence and measurable outcomes have become an increasingly important element in the long term care industry.

These facilities have truly prioritized quality in their organizations.”

Skilled nursing facilities were only eligible to win a 2014 Embracing Quality Award if they achieved standards for Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) as

required by Providigm’s Accreditation Standards for QAPI. These standards ensure that facilities are assessing quality against the full federal regulation at an ongoing rate, encompassing a substantial proportion of their residents, and correcting identified issues.

“It is an honor to win the Embracing Quality Award for SURVEY PERFORMANCE, PREVENTING READMISSIONS, CUSTOMER SATISFACTION,” said Rubi Hoots, Administrator. “This prestigious recognition is a tribute to the hard work of our employees and their dedication to providing excellent care to our residents.”

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Volunteers at Illini Community Hospital are front row, left to right: Sue Cox, Abigail Kunkel - Volunteer Coordinator and Sally Humphrey. Second row, left to right: Ruth Adams, Becky Freesemeyer and Dorothy Wombles. Third row,

left to right: Maxine Wilder, Joan Baughman, Norma Shotts, Shirley Gill and Nell Sanders. Fourth row, left to right: Wanda Martin, Janet Boren and Kathleen Dunn. Back row, left to right: Judy Bauer and Mark Boren.

IIllini Hospital celebrates Volunteer week Apr. 7-11 Illini Community Hospital joined in the nationwide celebration of National Volunteer Week April 7-11.

Illini currently has over 40 individuals who volunteer their time performing a number of services that aid both the patients and staff of the hospital.

“We have a tremendous group of extremely dedicated individuals who take time out of their busy schedules to volunteer at Illini,” said Abigail Kunkel, the Volunteer Coordinator at Illini. “Many of the

things they do wouldn’t get done as quickly if at all if it weren’t for their willingness to volunteer. We truly appreciate each and every one of our volunteers.”

Illini Volunteers perform a number of tasks on a daily basis including working at the Welcome Desk and taking patients to their destination, acting as cashier in the Coffee Shop and completing many indoor and outdoor tasks that come up from time to time. The volunteers also perform special tasks throughout

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“Our volunteers are always willing to go the extra step to make sure our patients have everything they need,” Kunkel said. “Recently, the volunteers donated money raised from their Annual Jewelry Sale to have the chairs in both the Emergency Department and Consulting Physicians Clinic recovered to make them more com-

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Blessing Hospital selects name for patient care addition JWCC nursing exam pass rates nearly perfect Graduates from John Wood Community College’s nursing programs were nearly perfect last year on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).

NCLEX is an examination for the licensing of nurses in the United States.

There are two types, the NCLEXRN for Registered Nurses and the NCLEX-PN for Licensed Practical Nurses.

After graduation from a school of nursing, students take the NCLEX exam to receive a nursing license. A nursing license gives an individual the permission to practice nursing, granted by the state where he or she met the requirements.

JWCC’s 2012-13 Associate Degree Nursing graduates achieved a 90 percent pass rate on the NCLEX-RN, which is considerably higher than the 85 percent pass rate of the 6,396 candidates who took the exam in the state of Illinois. The national pass rate for the exam was 83 percent.

JWCC’s Practical Nursing graduates from the same year had a 100 percent pass rate on the NCLEX-PN exam compared to the state pass rate of 88 percent and national pass rate of 85 percent.

"I am proud of the students for taking full advantage of excellent learning opportunities and of the faculty for providing them,” Lisa Tournear, chair and assistant professor of health sciences said. “ We appreciate the partnership we have with Blessing and their contribution to the quality of the education the JWCC students experience" NCLEX examinations are devel-

oped and owned by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN). To ensure public protection, each board of nursing requires a candidate for licensure to pass the appropriate NCLEX examination, to test the knowledge, skills and abilities essential for the safe and effective practice of nursing at the entry level.

JWCC offers a range of health science certificates and degrees to meet the needs of providers in the region. Associate Degree Nursing (RN), Practical Nursing, Surgical Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Radiologic Technology, Certified Nurse Assistant and Geriatric Care Nursing. The College also offers affiliated support programs such as medical office technology.

Individuals interested in pursuing a nursing career are encouraged to attend an information session about John Wood Community College’s nursing program April 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the College’s cafeteria located in the lower level of the Student/Administrative Center at the Quincy campus at 48th and Harrison.

Participants will learn more about JWCC’s nursing program and admission requirements. Attendees will also have an opportunity to talk to nursing faculty about program expectations, courses, labs, clinical opportunities, support services and financial considerations.

Contact Tournear for more information at ltournear@jwcc.edu or 217.641.4503. More information about JWCC’s nursing program can be found at jwcc.edu/academics/choose/healthsciences.

Moorman Pavilion is the name of the new patient care addition at Blessing Hospital. Hospital leaders selected the name in honor of the vital role played by Moorman Manufacturing Company and The CFM Foundation in the history of Blessing and the community.

“For many years the Moorman family was a major contributor to the vitality and well-being of the city of Quincy and Adams County as an employer and a civic leader,” said Maureen Kahn, president/chief executive officer, Blessing Hospital. “The name of the patient care addition at Blessing Hospital will provide lasting and visible recognition of the Moorman legacy of leadership.”

That legacy began in 1885, when a Kentucky hog farmer named Thomas Robinson (T.R.) Moorman began to sell a custommixed mineral powder to his neighbors that had led to a marked improvement in the health of his own livestock. The success of this small business venture led to the establishment of Moorman Manufacturing Company, incorporated in Quincy in 1912, with T.R.’s sons E.V. Moorman as president and C.A. Moorman as

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toward the construction of the “New Blessing Hospital,” which is the facility in which inpatient care is currently provided. In 2003, another gift was made towards the construction of the Cancer Center, with the new patient care addition becoming the fourth Blessing Hospital expansion to receive support from the Moorman family.

In addition to financial support, a significant number of volunteers with Moorman connections have had a lasting impact on Blessing. Those include company executives who served as Trustees on various Blessing boards over the years including Dean Thomas, Theodore Bean, H.C. (Bo) Eaton, Thomas Shade, Robert Hulsen, Richard Liebig and Michael Foster.

“The leadership talent and capabilities of Moorman executives helped shape the healthcare delivery and healthcare education that are a part of the quality of life this region enjoys today,” Kahn concluded.

In 1997, the Moorman Manufacturing Company was purchased by ADM. The Moorman legacy lives on through the support The CFM Foundation continues to provide and by the

many former company employees who continue to live and give in the community.

The construction of the $70-million Moorman Pavilion is on schedule, to be completed and ready for occupancy by early 2015. When opened Moorman Pavilion will provide 52 new single bed rooms and allow an additional 52 existing rooms to become single bed rooms. Single bed hospital rooms decrease risk of infection and increase patient privacy. Because the existing rooms will go from two beds to one, the project will not add to the total number of beds Blessing Hospital is licensed to operate.

Additionally, the space provided by Moorman Pavilion will allow Blessing to locate all inpatient care to its 11th Street with the relocation of the Blessing Behavioral Center from the 14th Street campus, increasing efficiency of care and decreasing operating costs.

The ground level and first floor of Moorman Pavilion will house the three Blessing Behavioral Center inpatient units. The second and third floors will have 52 private rooms. The fourth floor of the addition will be available for future expansion.

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By Mike Roegge, University of Illinois Extension, Adams/Brown/ Hancock/Pike/Schuyler The following article was written by Kari Houle, our Horticulture Educator.

Spring is here and we are all itching to get out into the garden. Usually our minds are on flowers, or vegetables, or maybe even shrubs and the thought of a well landscaped yard. Maybe this year might be the year to consider adding a tree to the mix. A properly chosen and planted tree not only provides emotional benefits but financial and environmental benefits as well.

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If you do decide to plant a tree, choosing the right plant for the right place is extremely important due to longevity and eventual mature size. Consider your soil conditions, available space, amount of sun llight, and what features you are wanting from a tree. When selecting a tree make sure to choose a tree that will fit the space – don’t plant a tree that might eventually reach 50 feet tall in a space that only accommodate a 20 foot tall tree – to keep a tree shorter than it’s meant to be will only mean improper pruning that will decrease the quality, health, and longevity of the tree. I cringe when I see trees that are topped to make them shorter because they’ve gotten too big – which is an unsound and unsafe pruning practice. University of Illinois Extension has websites about tree selection that can help you choose one that’s right for you or contact your local Extension office for suggestions. http://urbanext.illinois.edu/treeselector If you do decide this is the year to plant a tree and as someone who focuses in Urban Forestry, I am all for planting trees and properly planting trees. One problem we see with trees years after they are planted that can lead to decline and stress in the tree, is when they were planted too deeply. Properly planted trees will eventually have a flare at the ground line. Trees planted too deeply resemble telephone poles. Proper planting can go a long way for helping the tree to establish and survive followed by proper maintenance and care. Below

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In 1942, the prospering business led C.A. Moorman and his wife, Fabiola Cassidy Moorman, to establish a foundation which gave them an outlet to channel their philanthropic activities. Although C.A. Moorman passed away in 1948, Mrs. Moorman remained actively involved in the operations of the Foundation – known as The CFM Foundation - until the time of her death in 1977.

According to Quincy HeraldWhig articles at the time of her death, “Mrs. Moorman devoted most of her life to the welfare of the Moorman Manufacturing Company and the betterment of the community.” One of her larger charitable interests was Blessing Hospital.

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