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By beth zumwalt Pike Press

Look who has a birthday. See page B1

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Pike County Fair royalty all smiles. See page C6

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Bonds brings home all-state honors. See page A6 pikepress.com

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Obituaries in this issue: Baldwin, Batley, Johnson, Myren, Orr, Stewart

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Vol. 172, No. 30

Barry fire hosting 68th chicken fry

Matt Frazier Pittsfield, IL

Friends enjoy honor flight together. See page B2

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Junior Miss Pike County Emma Mann,left, and Miss Pike County Jacquline Bingham, take a few minutes out of the day and get a little muddy Sunday at the mud bog held as the final event of the 2014 Pike County Fair in Pleasant Hill. For more pictures of the Pike County fair, see pages C1 and C6.

After 67 events, the Barry Fire Department has the annual chicken fry down to a fine art. “We start cooking that morning about 9 a.m.,” Chris Little, Barry fire chief, said. “By the time we finish that evening and get everything cleaned up, it will be close to 9 p.m. It is a 12-hour day.” The lunch hours will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Meal includes a full chicken dinner with all the trimmings. Supper hours are 4-7. Carryouts and delivery are available. Several events will be compliment the chicken fry. The Barry American Legion is hosting Bingo at their building this Saturday evening at 6 p.m. Cost of cards will again be 25¢ per card, per game, and payout will be

10¢ times number of cards sold for that game. Also, the Barry Museum will be open from noon until 5 p.m. The Barry Fire Department is holding a gun raffle. Drawing for choice of one: Weatherby Vanguard Series #2 Synthetic (Your choice of 22/250 thru 7 mm); or Charles Daly Model 600 Semi-Automatic shotgun ( choice of 12, 20 or 28 Gauge; or Springfield Armory 45 Cal. XD-S; or $500 cash. All FOID rules apply. Must be 21 years of age or older. Winner does not need to be present to win. Drawing will be July 26 at the Firemen’s Chicken Fry. Tickets are $5 each. Only 500 tickets will be sold. Tickets are available from any Barry Fireman. The Barry High School Alumni Association will hold its annual meeting

Saturday, in the Barry Baptist Church. The church will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a business meeting taking place at 1:30. Cookies and lemonade will be served. It asked that everyone pay their one dollar dues at this time to strengthen the scholarship fund. If you are unable to attend, you may mail your correspondences to P. O. Box 5, Barry, IL. 62312. This year’s scholarship recipients are Ashley Ayo, Izack Hively, and Brian Johnson. They will receive $500 each. The evening will finish off with a dance at the Bow Lake Golf Course featuring a couple of popular bands from the 60s and 70 – the T-Zers and the Avengers. “It will be mostly older rock-n-roll classics,” Bill Bainter, who hosts the JamFest each year, said. (See chicken fry, A2)

Coffman being held in Pike County Jail without bond By beth zumwalt Pike Press Joseph M. Coffman, the man charged with first degree murder after stabbing his relative to death is being held in the Pike County Jail without bond. Coffman, 28, of Ft. McDowell, Ariz., appeared in Pike County court Tuesday morning in front of the Honorable Judge J. Frank McCartney. Coffman sat at the defense table alone and McCartney asked him if he wanted a public defender. Coffman answered hesitantly that he did. McCartney also advised him of his rights and asked if Coffman understood those and again, the defendant was slow to answer. On a motion by the Pike County State’s Attorney, Matt Goetten, bond was denied until Coffman has asked for a bond hearing. At Tuesday morning’s hearing, Coffman asked for and received a public defender, Keisha Morris. Morris asked that she have a week to talk to her client and prepare for preliminary hearing and a possible bond reduction. McCartney granted her

request and Coffman will be back in court July 29 on those matters. Coffman is charged with stabbing Dennis S. Coffman of Petersburg to death in the early morning hours of July 19 along interstate 72 just east of the Hannibal Bridge and also east of the Hull exit. Dennis S. Coffman was driving a brown 2009 Chevy Colorado pick-up truck eastbound on I-72 when Joseph Coffman allegedly attacked him, stabbing him more than a dozen times. Joseph Coffman was a passenger in the truck. It is believed they were the only two occupants. Witnesses at the scene, in the opposite lane, said they saw the vehicle drift off the roadway and stop in the grass, not on the apron of the highway. Two cars stopped and offered assistance. Joseph Coffman, who was trying to call 9-1-1, did not know his location so he offered his phone to one of the passersby and asked them to make the call as his 9-1-1 had been directed to Marion County. Joseph Coffman was arrested without incident once law enforcement arrived. Medical

and rescue personal were waiting until they received word from officers the scene was safe before they approached the vehicle. The victim was transported to Hannibal Regional Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Joseph Coffman was originally charged with aggravated battery. Charges were upgraded to first-degree murder Monday after more of the investigation was completed. Law enforcement officers obtained two search warrants – one for the vehicle and another for Joseph Coffman’s person. Several members of the Coffman family were in the courtroom Tuesday morning but were escorted into a private room immediately following the hearing for a conference with Goetten. First-degree murder is a non-probationable offense punishable by 20-60 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections and a $25,000 fine. If it can be proven Coffman acted with extremely brutal or heinous actions, he could face natural life in the IDOC. Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to

the scene, including the Pike County Sheriffs Department, the Illinois State Police, Adams County Sheriff’s Department, Hannibal Police Department, Pike County EMS, HullKinderhook and New Canton Fire and Rescue. The first-degree murder charge is the first in Pike County since 1990 when Pike County had two. In April, Frank Dale Bernard was charged with first-degree murder in the death of his wife, Pauline, after he shot her in the parking lot of the Barry Community Care. In October, also in 1990, Hershel Joseph Place shot Steven Howland in a Barry Tavern. Bernard pleaded guilty but mentally ill to his charges. He was sentenced to 24 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Place was also sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections but his sentencing information was not available. At the time of the two incidents in the 1990 cases, Mike Lord was sheriff, Brett Irving, states’s attorney and Jay Carlton was the Barry Chief of Police.

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Joseph Coffman, far right, the man charged with stabbing a family member to death early Saturday morning is escorted to his first court appearance Tuesday morning by Deputy David Greenwood and Michael Lister, a correctional officer at the Pike County Jail. Coffman is being held without bond after being charged with first degree murder.

Accident claims life of Pittsfield teen By beth zumwalt Pike Press A teenage Pittsfield girl died Saturday morning, July 19, as the result of a car accident on the first curve north out of Milton. Meaghan J. Orr, 19, was driving a 2005 Dodge mini-van north on Il. RT. 100 at approximately 6 a.m. when the vehicle ran off the east side of the road. Orr over corrected traveled back onto Rt. 100 then off the east side of the road traveling north up the drainage ditch and rolling at least one time. The vehicle came to rest on its

wheels. The vehicle had major damage. Orr was taken to Illini Community Hospital but did not survive her injuries. According to the report from the Illinois State police, Orr was alone when the accident occurred and she was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident. Assisting the Illinois State Police at the scene were the Pike County Sheriff’s office, Pike County EMS, East Pike Fire Department, Illinois Crime Scene unit and the Illinois State Police crash unit. An obituary appears on page A3 for Orr.

House votes to block ‘Waters of the U.S.’ proposed rule By JEANETTE WALLACE Pike Press The House voted Thursday, July 10 to block the EPA’s March 25 release of the “Waters of the U.S.” proposed rule. Under the proposed rule, farmers, ranchers and other landowners across the coun-

tryside 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’re happy that it’s moving in that direction, but this (See waters, A2)

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A collision between an Area Disposal truck and a 41-car Norfolk Southern train Monday afternoon sent a Pittsfield man to the hospital. Chris Miller, 43, was driving the Area truck two miles west of Hull, when the train clipped the right C

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rear end of the truck, which spun around and came to rest in the ditch. Miller was airlifted to Blessing Hospital where he spent the night. Police termed his injuries moderate. He was cited for disobeying a traffic control device.

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

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Council taking bids on Washington Street property Chicken fry By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The Pittsfield City Council has one bid and is soliciting more in the demolition of a house at 430 W. Washington. The announcement was made at last week’s city council meeting. The house on Washington, often referred to as “the blue house,” has been on the city’s fix or flatten list for sometime. No time line as been established for the low bidder to demolish the property and remove the debri, but city officials are hopeful the work can be completed promptly. “And we are ready to proceed to court on the James property and the Westfall property,” John Hayden, mayor of Pittsfield, said The James house is in Lakeview Heights and has been unoccupied for an extended length of time. The

Westfall house burned extensively last summer and a gutted shell is all that is left. City attorney Mike Hollahan warned that just because the city is ready to proceed to court does not mean the James and Westfall houses will be flattened anytime soon. “We have to get into court, get a court order, then take bids on the property and then get them torn down,” Hollahan said. “The length of time it will take us to put a lien on the property is even longer.”Hollahan warned it could be 60-90 days before the city will see actual progress and maybe six months to have the lien in order. City officials pay for the demolition and then place a lien on the property to offset the cost of the razing. Also on the city’s radar are the Allen property at the corner of

Jefferson and Mississippi and the Moore house at the corner of Perry and Memorial. The city is in correspondence with both property owners trying to get those properties resolved. “And we still need to talk about the big dog – ˙Higbee,” Hayden said, referring to Higbee school in the three hundred block of west Adams. The building has been in demolition for approximately one year and is an eyesore and a hazard. The city has been in contact with the owners, trying to find a resolution but so far none has become available. The council also granted a variance to Dan Mefford, who wants to build on an extension to his property on Piper Lane. “He won’t be an closer than what he already is,” Paul Lennon, alderman, said. “The property line runs east and west and he wants to build

to the east.” Lennon said the only item missing from Mefford’s application was a waiver signed by the neighbor that would be most affected by the addition. Council voted to allow the extension once the letter has been received. The city is still considering redoing the road that leads into the city’s first industrial park, also known as the KDI property. The cost to the city of the project was originally thought to be $433,000 and could be paid for using an economic development grant, and money from a federal grant The city recently learned the Illinois Department of Transportation will do the turn lanes and other portions of the project making the cost $198,000 to the city. “And if we get the grant, it would be free,” Hayden said.

Goetten says he is impressed with Pike County Last week, the Pike County Democratic Central Committee chose Matt Goetten to run as their candidate in the special state’s attorney race to be held in November. A meeting of all the precinct committeemen was held at the Cardinal Inn last Tuesday evening. Goetten was chosen by the Pike County Board in June to perform the duties of the office until a candidate can be elected to fill out the unexpired term of Carrie Boyd, who resigned in June. “I have accepted my party’s nomination to run for the office of Pike County State’s Attorney in the November election,” Goetten said. “Since accepting the nomination last month, I have been impressed by the welcome I have received here. From law enforcement to court personnel,

to members of the local bar, to all county officials, my integration into the community here in Pike County has been rapid.” According to Rick Toumbs, chairman of the Pike County Democrat’s central committee, Goetten is well qualified for the position. “He served as the Greene County state’s attorney from 2004-2012 and has been a special prosecutor since. He has also served in the armed forces the past 15 years and is a veteran of Afghanistan. He is currently serving in the Illinois Air National Guard as the staff judge advocate for the 126th Air Refueling Wing at Scott Air Force Base,” Toumbs said. “He is also a former business owner and teacher, having received his bachelor’s and master’s degree from the University of Illinois and

his law degree from Southern Illinois University. “I could not have predicted how much I would enjoy my time here since being appointed,” Goetten said. “ As a career prosecutor and former state’s attorney, I knew I had the experience and training needed to immediately step in and provide the county with the best possible shortterm solution in its time of need. After 30 days I believe I have been able to provide a stabilizing influence. What I had not counted on was how quickly Pike County would start to feel like home. What started as another “special prosecution” assignment has transformed into my office.” Goetten has been married for 18 years. He and his wife, Erin, who works part-time in Pike County as an occupational therapist assistant with

Matt Goetten the Four River’s Special Education District, have two children Connor, a student at the University of Illinois and Anja, a high school sophomore.

Verizon awards $100,000 domestic violence grant Verizon has awarded a $100,000 grant to the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV) for its Virtual Legal Clinic. "Verizon has done a lot of really great work in the area of domestic violence in general," Noelle DuPuis, director of policy at ICADV, said. Verizon approached the ICADV and let them know about the HopeLine project that would be offering the grant. HopeLine is a program that collects nolonger-used wireless phones and accesso-

ries to give to domestic violence victims. So far, it has collected over 10.8 million phones and awarded over $21.4 million in cash grants to domestic violence organizations since 2001. Most of the money from the grant will go into creating a specialized software that will make it easier to schedule lawyers with domestic violence victims to provide them with free legal advice. It will also help the Coalition collect data about what needs the clients have. The Virtual Legal Clinic is a project

Florence Bridge closing for maintenance The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) plans to temporarily close the Florence Bridge later this week, due to bridge maintenance work. The closure will occur

Saturday, July 26 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The bridge will re-open upon completion of the repair work. IDOT officials advise motorists to choose alternative routes during this period.

provided currently in 16 counties that provides pro boon legal consultation to survivors of domestic violence through web cam. While it is made clear that the attorney is not representing the clients, it does give them the opportunity to receive legal advice in a confidential environment to help them understand their legal rights. "It's a limited scope consultation," Dona Leanard, executive director at the Crisis Center Foundation in Jacksonville, said. "It's not representation…It's a free consultation."

Although the virtual clinic is only available in 16 counties at the moment, the ICADV will be expanding in the near future. "We will be in 60 by the end of the year," DuPuis said. Pike County is one that will possibly be included in the counties the virtual clinic will be made available to by the end of the year. She also explained that there will be 25 more domestic violence programs by the end of 2014.

Smith on UIS spring dean’s list Smith of Pittsfield has been named to the University of Illinois Springfield Dean’s List for the 2014 spring semester. A total of 534 students were selected; 86 are students in the college of Business and Management, 36 are students in the College of Education and Human Services, 343 are enrolled in programs in the College of Liberal Arts and

Sciences, 63 are enrolled in programs in the College of Public Affairs and Administration, and 6 are non-degree or undecided. To qualify for the designation, a student must be an undergraduate who took at least eight graded semester hours and maintained a grade-point average of at least 3.75 for the semester.

(Continued from A1) Bainter said in addition to the two classic bands, other musicians from around the Barry area will most likely be performing and the evening promises to be full of fun and music.

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“Bring your lawn chair and come out for a fun evening,”Bainter said. “We will start about 7:30. Since we have a liquor license here, at the course, we can’t allow any liquor to be carried in, so we ask that no one bring any alcohol with them.”

Oitker mans the phones By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press People who call the Barry fire house asking for delivery have come to expect the soft-spoken voice of Bev Oitker to answer the phone. Oitker says she has been manning the phone at the chicken dinner for years and years. Helping the fire department seems natural to Oitker. Her husband, Ronnie Oitker, was on the department for several years and served as both chief, assistant chief and numerous position before his death in 2011. Her granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Tom and Lori Predmore are both members of the BFD and her son is a professional firefighter in Quincy. “I just do it to help out,” Oitker said. “I am a little disabled and that is one thing I can do. They let me stay in the air-conditioned office and give me a comfortable chair.” Oitker said she arrives at the firehouse about 9:30 a.m. and stays to help with the bookkeeping so it is often 9 p.m. when she leaves. “The carry-outs money, the inhouse dinner and the raffle money are all kept separate,” Oitker said. Oitker said taking calls can be fun and often times it is the only time throughout the year she gets to touch base with old friends. “It can be challenging, but most times it’s fun,” she said. “Sometimes class reunions or groups like that will call in multiple orders. Class reunions sometimes request 30-50 meals. That is fine because it really helps the fire department.” Oitker says she feels connected

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Bev Oitker will again be answering the phones at the Barry Chicken Dinner this Saturday. Carry-outs and delivery are both available by calling 217-3352519.

to the Barry community. “My parents and I moved here in 1950,” she said. “My dad got a job with truck line in Pittsfield and we couldn’t find a house in Pittsfield, so we moved to Barry.” Oitker was married in 1954 and she and her husband ran the Gambles store for years. In addition, Oitker says she gave music lesions for 50 years. “I just try to help the community in any way I can,” she said. “ I have two cakes in the freezer that I will be frosting and taking to the firehouse for desserts for the chicken dinner.”

Water (Continued from A1) goes back to the EPA the last 30 years trying to reinterpret the Clean Water Act,” Blake Roderick, executive director of the Pike County Farm Bureau, said. “It doesn’t mean anything at this point.” According to Roderick, this rule 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. Proponents of the proposed rule explained that 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. Roderick and many of the farmers of Pike County are still working to get the rule completely removed. “Until the EPA pulls this rule, we’re still in danger of the EPA telling landowners what they can and can’t do with their property,” Roderick said.

Obituaries

Wednesday, July 23 2014

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Clemmeth J. Johnson

Helen Isabel Stewart

Flossie 'Loveda' Batley

Clemmeth J. Johnson, 88, rural Pittsfield, died Sunday July 20, 2014 at his home. He was born Jan. 26, 1926 in Macoupin County the son of the late Albert and Elsie Elvira Dugger. He married Shirley Janet Dams Nov. 10, 1946, she preceded him in death Jan. 22, 1990. He married Thelma Qualls March 22, 1993, and she preceded him Jan.14, 2008. Graduating from Chesterfield High School in 1943 he then entered the US Army, serving in Europe in during WW II. He farmed in Macoupin and Pike Counties, was a truck driver for King Milling Co. /United Feed for 22 years. He worked as a dozer operator for Ronald Johnson Construction, and had also worked as a school bus driver for the Carlinville schools. He loved to square-dance and was a member of clubs in Macoupin, Jersey and Pike counties. He was a Baptist, a proud veteran and member of the Pittsfield American Legion, and was honored to be chosen for the second Honor Flight to Washington DC June 10, 2010. He was a St. Louis Cardinal fan and enjoyed old country music, and flowers. Surviving are his children Ronald Wayne Johnson Sr. of Rockport, Sharon (Ronald) Springer of Pittsfield, and C. Ed (Marlene) Johnson of Quincy, five grandsons, Ronald Wayne Johnson Jr., Randall Trent Springer, Ryan Lee Springer, Jonathan Dean Johnson, Joshua Edward Johnson, eight greatgrandchildren, Abby Springer, Randley Springer, Rhett Springer, Madi Springer, Molly Springer, Reid Springer, Jaxson Johnson, Taylor Miller, three step- grandchildren, Dawn, Kristen, Eric Crabtree, and five step -great grandchildren. Also surviving is his brother Bud (Rosalie) Johnson of Carlinville. Preceding him in death were his wives, a sister Jennie Weger, and four brothers William, Otto, Ivan and Charles Johnson. A funeral services will be held at 1 p.m .Saturday July 26, at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Burial will be at 3:30 pm Saturday at the Keller Cemetery near Chesterfield where military honors will be conducted. Visitation will be held Friday July 25, from 4 until 8 pm at the funeral home. Memorials can be made to the Jaxson Johnson Medical Fund. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.airsman-hires.com

Helen Stewart, 86, Griggsville, formerly of St. Charles, Mo., died Monday July 14, 2014 at Illini Hospital in Pittsfield. Born July 8, 1928 in Hamptonburg, N.Y., she was the daughter of Floyd Maxwell and Sophie Mae Tetz Wright. She was united in marriage April 4, 1948 in Newburgh, N.Y. to Albert Clyde Stewart, Jr. This union was blessed with seven children: Gail, Sharon, Katherine, Floyd, Susan, Rachel and Martha. While she lived in Missouri, Helen attended The Cross Church in Troy, Mo.. After moving to Griggsville four years ago, she attended Calvary Gospel Church in Summer Hill, and volunteered for RSVP and the Church Mission Board. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Rachel Sophia Stewart in 1977; one granddaughter, Rebecca; and her beloved husband of 41 years, Albert C. Stewart, Jr. who died Aug. 5, 1989. Survivors include one son, Floyd Stewart and his wife, Carolyn, of Davenport, Iowa and five daughters: Gail Perkins of Milan, Sharon Daniels and her husband, Charles, of Griggsville, Katherine Crownover and her husband, Rev. Raymond, of St. Charles, Mo., Susan Space and her husband, Donald, of Ponchatoula, La., and Martha Pierre and her husband, Charles, of Hammond, La.. She also leaves 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 17 at Carter-Ricks Funeral Home in Elsberry, Mo. Rev. Jim Crawford, church pastor, and Rev. Robert Bentley of Cape Girardeau, MO, officiated with burial in Elsberry City Cemetery in Elsberry, Visitation was held until time of the service Carter-Ricks Funeral Home. Mo. Serving as pallbearers will Floyd Stewart, Charles Daniels, John Daniels, Matthew Daniels, Bill Mitchell and Matthew Perkins. Memorials may be made to the Family of Helen Stewart in care of Carter-Ricks Funeral Home, 107 South Fifth Street, Elsberry, MO 63343. Online condolences may be made at www.carterricksfuneralhome.com.

Mrs. Batley was born in Morris Chapel, Tenn., to parents John and Ethyl Stinnett. She was the fourth of nine children born to them. Mrs. Batley grew up in McNairy County Tenn.. When WWII began she went to New York City to work in the war effort and help care for her older sister’s child. While working in NYC Mrs. Batley met her future husband Norman Batley who was in the U.S. Navy and was in NYC on shore leave. They were married Oct. 24, 1945 in Corinth, Miss. while Mr. Batley was on a brief leave from the U.S. Navy. After the war they began their wedded life in Winchester and later moved to Macomb where Mr. Batley completed his education at Western Illinois University. Mrs. Batley gave birth to five children: Brenda Annette Batley Eich of Washington DC, Myra Darlene Batley Starkey of South Side, Ala., Elicia Lee Batley Holbert of Memphis, Tenn., Elaine Marie Batley Collins of Pittsfield, and a son Darrell Batley of Lincoln, IL. Mrs. Batley raised her children in Pleasant Hill, where her husband taught industrial education. Upon retirement the Batleys moved from Pleasant Hill, to Savanah, Tenn. where they purchased and remodeled a home. They enjoyed 15 grandchildren, and 24 great grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Batley enjoyed traveling between their children’s homes and those of her brothers who lived in Texas. They continued to travel and work on home and wood working projects for as long as their health allowed. Mrs. Batley continued to live in Savannah, Tenn. until after her husband died . She moved to Lincoln in 2013 so that her children could help care for her. Mrs. Batley died with all five of her children at her side.

David C. Myren, Meaghan J. Orr Meaghan J. Orr, 19, Pittsfield, died Saturday, July 19, 2014 at Illini Hospital in Pittsfield. She was born Dec. 2, 1994 in Springfield, the daughter of John C. and Leslie Yost Orr. Meaghan attended Pittsfield schools, graduated from Lincolns Challenge, and also attended Leeward Community College in Pearl City, Hawaii. She enjoyed sports, participating in volleyball, basketball, softball, and track. She had enlisted in the US Navy and was scheduled to begin basic training Aug. 26. Surviving is her mother Leslie in Pittsfield, her sister Theresa (Johnathon) Varner of Jacksonville, Fla., her brother, John Richard Allan Orr of Pittsfield, maternal grandmother Margaret Yost of Springfield. Also surviving are nieces Kaitlynn, Adrianna, and Rhyan, and a nephew, Gunner. Preceding her in death was her father John C. Orr, her maternal grandfather Clyde Yost, and paternal grandparents Glen “Doc” and Dee Orr. A memorial service was held at at 7 p.m.Tuesday July 22, at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Committal service will be at a later date in McCord Cemetery in Perry. Memorials can be made to the Pike County Animal Shelter. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.airsman-hires.com

David C. Myren, 65, of Baylis and Springfield, died Saturday morning, July 19, 2014 at his residence in Springfield. David was born Sept. 2, 1948 in Fairbury, the son of Alben and Leola Tews Myren. David graduated from Pleasant Plains High School and was employed for 18 years as a stationary engineer for the State of Illinois. He was also the owner of Dave Myren Masonry in Springfield. He was a member of the NRA and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. David was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He enjoyed playing poker with his friends and watching baseball. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his children, Justin (wife, Anjanette) Myren of Springfield, Josh Myren of Baylis, Andrea Myren of St. Louis, Mo., and Joe (fiancé, Alyssa Long ) Myren of Springfield; four grandchildren, Jayden, Jaxon, Jett, and Jorey Myren; and siblings, Ben (wife, Ilse) Myren of Colville, Wash. and Ann (Tim McDonough) Myren of Haines, Alaska. The family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m, today Wednesday, July 23, at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield. Graveside services will be held Thursday, July 24, at 10 a.m. at Baylis Cemetery in Baylis, with Celebrant Judy Woerner officiating. Please visit butlerfuneralhomes. com to offer your condolences.

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Nucci’s

Donovan R. “Butch” Baldwin, 72, Perry, died Sunday morning July 20, 2014 at Illini Hospital. He was born Sept. 12, 1941 near Perry the son of Robert and Glenna M. Cooley Baldwin. Butch graduated from Perry High School. He was a man of the land, a life-long farmer in the Perry area. He belonged to Quails Unlimited, helped with the area youth hunting programs. He enjoyed sports; especially attending his grandchildren’s sporting events. He loved showing horses, but most of all he loved and supported his community. He was a good neighbor and friend, always willing to lend a hand. Surviving are his children Vickie (Steve) Tharp of Pittsfield, Cindy (Brent) Reel of Phoenix, Ariz., and Holly Baldwin of Perry, four grandchildren Cory Tharp, Shanna Tharp, Kourtney Harris, and Michael Harris, three greatgrandchildren, Eric, Alexandria and Elijah. Also surviving are his sisters Patricia (Jim Eichelchute) of Haines City, Fla., Dixie (Brad) Berry of Perry, and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents and his wife Jean Baldwin. A graveside service will be held at 10 am Friday July 25, at the Wilson Cemetery in Perry. Visitation will be Thursday July 24, from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Chapel in Griggsville. Memorials can be made to the Wilson McCord Cemetery Association. Condolences may be sent to the family at www. airsman-hires.com

ribbon cutting

A ribbon cutting was held for Nucci’s Pasta House on 231 North Madison in Pittsfield Friday, July 18. Those in attendance were front; Courtney Strange, left, Daphna Perkins, Gretchen Bogatzke, Kaye Iftner, Hailey Brewer, Tammy Brewer, Bill McCartney, Christy Davenport, Lydia Reel, Gavin McDaniel, middle; Jennifer Perkins, left, Larry Barnett, Bob Brewer, Yovonne Lynch, Megan Newman, Chelsea Hayden, Bambi Grummel, Missy Taylor, Sami Zenner, Maggie Schacht, Derek Greenwood, back; Jack Hull, left, Pittsfield Mayor John Hayden, Jane Ann Petty, Ellen Shepperd, Aaron Andsteadt holding his daughter Sandra, Charlie Hull, Megan Andsteadt, Gina Sheurman, Donnie Andsteadt, Kent Hawley, Jill Moss and Barb McTucker.

Illini Community Hospital construction update – July 21-July 25 This marks the third week for Illini Community Hospital’s 2-phase construction project and, while changes aren’t as visible to the public, work is progressing nicely on the first phase of the project. “Any time you’re building a structure that’s healthcare related, it takes a good deal of time due to the many safety measures that have to be put in place,” said Kathy Hull, President and CEO of Illini. “The construction team is pleased with the progress to this point and feels that everything is going as planned so far.” Work to the exterior of the building will begin this week with the demolition of the awning on the West end of the facility. The West entrance of the building that leads into the Strauss Wing will be closed to everyone except construction personnel. “We knew that this entrance would be closed for a considerable amount of time due to the construction, which is why we’ve been asking everyone to enter at the front of the hospital,” Hull said. “We understand that this may mean a little farther walk to get to the entrance of the building, but we encourage anyone who may have trouble walking the extended distance to please call ahead and we will make arrangements to help them.” The work in the shelled space above the Emergency Department continues as crews are working on plumbing and getting the area laid out for the new areas for the Consulting Physicians Clinic and Outpatient Services/

Melvin Cardell Jones

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Melvin Cardell Jones, 80, of rural Mt. Sterling, died Monday July 21, 2014 at his residence. He was born Nov. 18, 1933 in Perr, the son of Walter Glenn and Lawinne L. Wagner Jones. He married Norma Sue “Susie” Etter June 20, 1954 in Perry and she preceded him in death Oct. 30, 2007. Mr. Jones was a farmer and had also worked for 25 years for Polhemis Ford, Mt. Sterling Ford and Friendly For. He also worked for Buckley Auto Parts in Mt. Sterling for several years and earlier in life worked for Farmers Super Service in Mt. Sterling. Cardell attended Perry schools. Mr. Jones was a veteran of the Korean War having served his country in the United States Army. Cardell always enjoyed camping and mowing his yard. Survivors include three sons Steve Jones and his wife Janet, Mike Jones and his wife Kim and Jeff Jones all of Mt. Sterling; four grandchildren Tyler, Jenna, Jerek and Kaycee Jones, all of Mt. Sterling, also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, one grandson Bradley Steven Jones and 1 sister Alberta Kennedy. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 24, in the Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling with Rev. Matt Haberman officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Sterling City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Friends may also call from 8 a.m. until the time of services Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Brown County Against Cancer. Condolences for the family may be left online at www.hendrickerfh.com. The Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling is in charge of the arrangements.

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Oncology. Visitors to the hospital will also notice a major change when it comes to the Coffee Shop located on the 1st floor of the hospital. Due to the construction, the Coffee Shop will close effective Tuesday, July 29. The services of the Coffee Shop will be offered out of Illini’s main kitchen, also located on the first floor of the facility. “We knew that the Coffee Shop would have to be closed for an extended length of time in its current space,” Hull said. “Our Dietary staff has been working diligently to make the plans to serve visitors and employees out of our main kitchen for several months now. I commend them on their willingness to be flexible with the changes and for continuing to offer high standards of food quality and food safety to all who visit their facility.” Phase 1 of the project is slated to take approximately 5 months to complete and includes finishing the shelled space above the Emergency Department and adding a 2720 sq. ft. edition to the West end of the facility. Phase 2 will include a complete renovation of the Strauss Wing and will be combined with the new edition to house the Illini Rural Health Clinic. If anyone from the community has any questions or concerns about the construction project, they are encouraged to call Illini at 217-285-2113 extension 3810.

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Wednesday, July 23, 2014, Pittsfield, Illinois

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Q: Are your kids ready for school?

Our View SUMMERTIME

1. Yes, they can’t wait. 2. No, they want more summer 3. I’m ready for them to go back!

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When you hear the hustle and bustle of shoppers looking for school supplies, it can mean only one thing: Summer is already half over.

Summer is halfway over. 1. It’s going too fast! 2. I’m just gearing up for fairs and festivals. 3. I can’t wait for the kids to go back to school.

So what do you have to show for it? Have you exclaimed over fireworks? Marveled at the campfire sparks rising up to meet the stars? Slurped a watermelon? Savored a lemon shakeup? Splashed in the pool? Been to the fair? Summer, of course, means many things to many people. But most would agree that it brings with it opportunities not always found in other seasons. But what is true of opportunities? They pan out only for those who step out and take some action. So, don’t stay inside, hugging your dearly beloved air conditioner. See what summer in Pike County has to offer. Dust off the bike. Take a hike. Make friends with a hummingbird. Throw a frisbee. Spy out a firefly. The sounds of cicadas and school bells will herald the winds of autumn soon enough.

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Guest Column: Roger Campbell

A time to remember Memory triggers transport us back in time: an old song, a familiar voice on the phone, going home, driving by a hometown school, revisiting a church attended in our youth. These are only a few moving memory motivators that are likely to return us to nostalgic days of yesteryear. The Psalmist declared that we are “fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:14) and our ability to remember may be one of the clearest evidences of the accuracy of his conclusion. Memory provides an ever growing mental file of information that leads to inventions and technological breakthroughs that keep astounding each succeeding generation. It is also the fountain from which family and national history flows, causing us to relive pleasant times with loved ones, the feelings of sadness over those who gave their lives in the cause of freedom and the joyous news of battles ending so military heroes can come home in victory and peace.

The miracle of memory enables us to relive special times of commitment. Abraham Lincoln said the memory of promises he had made to his mother when very young equipped him to become President. Others remember similar commitments to parents no longer living that deepen their resolve to keep their word during this time to remember. Some noted people have had special places to which they have returned to remember past blessings and refresh their faith. Jacob, the patriarch, returned to Bethel, a place where he had met God in a special way and made promises to him. John Wesley, whose father, Samuel, was a minister, once wrote about preaching a sermon from his father’s gravestone while an angry crowd bloodied his face with stones and other flying objects. The memory of his father’s faithfulness so motivated John that he said later he just wiped away the blood and kept on preach-

ing. A church once known for its good work, faithful service to God and patience during tough times fell into decline. Services became mechanical and love was lacking. During this discouraging period, the congregation was told to remember how good things had been in the past, to change directions and get back to basics. Memory was to be the means of bringing this dying church back to life: the members were to return to their former love for God and each other (Revelation 2:45). What good advice for many churches today! While memory moves some to return to productive faith-filled living, it drives others to despair. Memory can be a wonderful friend or a destructive enemy, helping some and haunting others. What can we do about memories that take away the joy of living? I suggest a frequent visit to Psalm103

to focus on its announcement of total forgiveness for past failures. Summing up the freedom he had found, the Psalmist wrote, “As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.” No cosmic computer holds any record against those who’ve responded in faith to the offer of full forgiveness through God’s amazing grace. Don’t forget it! –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ■ Roger Campbell is an author, a broadcaster and columnist who was a pastor for 22 years. He can be reached at rcministry@ameritech.net

Outdoor Truths: Gary Miller

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Willingness to serve brings blessings

spent the better part of a day riding a four-wheeler, scouting, and helping friends put up a tree stand. The weather was beautiful with temperatures in the mid 70’s and a very low percentage of humidity. It was the best day that I’ve spent outside in months. In just a couple of months every state will open their bow season and with the new addition of crossbow hunters, more people are able to get into the woods this time of year. There have been mixed opinions on the introduction of the crossbow but I’m personally glad for the addition. More people hunting is a good thing. In the case of my friends, they are

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these adventures will just add to a lifetime of other ones they have shared with folks just like me. For some reason I almost feel like a kid who has been invited to tag along with the “men.” It’s as if I’m not allowed to hunt until they say I’m ready. It’s like I’m trying to prove myself worthy to be a part of this fraternity of hunters. I’m not doing it, however, by showing my skill but by showing my willingness to serve. Jesus gives me hope in this approach. He said, “Whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant. And whoever desires to be first among you, let

him be your slave.” This plan is not popular with our world but it is the plan that’s endorsed by God. And if it’s good enough to win the favor of the Heavenly Father, it just might work on my earthly friends as well. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ■ Gary Miller is an outdoorsman from Harrowgate, Tenn. gary@outdoortruths.org

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oftball takes over the City of Pittsfield

125 Years Ago July 18, 1889 Pipes are being laid to carry the water from the Pittsfield public well into the wells on the north and east sides in which stand pipes with faucets will be placed. The Pittsfield Building and Loan Association is causing many to get good homes that otherwise could not. There are five churches in Perry, yet we had no preaching last Sunday evening. Our young friend Fred Niebur has quit the boot and shoe business and is now working in the interest of the German Insurance Company of Freeport. Supervisor William Evans says his brother Mabe got very angry the other day. They were harvesting adjoining fields, and a rain came up so heavily that Mabe had to leave the field, but brother “Bill” nearby got scarcely a drop, and continued cutting wheat. Mabe can’t figure why his brother is so much better. He’s a democrat, Mabe. 100 Years Ago July 22, 1914 This vicinity was treated to a terrific electrical storm Thursday night, during which quite a bit of water fell on the dry and parched earth. The wind was heavy, and in the vicinity of New Hartford did much damage to the

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a little older than me and they have never hunted with a bow. The crossbow gives them their chance and I’m as excited as they are about the possibilities. In order to prepare, we have erected some nice, comfortable ladder stands in some strategic deer travel routes. My hopes are that I’ll get the call to help them drag out their prize when opening day comes. I’ve had more fun getting them ready than I have preparing myself. Even though they are both experienced gun hunters, they’ve never felt the rush that comes from having to wait for a deer to get within 30 or 40 yards. The stories that will come from

General Manager and Advertising Director: Nichole Liehr. Sports Editor: Beth Zumwalt Advertising: Erika Scott. Production: Nicole Fulmer Commercial printing: Julie Nash Office: Michael Boren Independent contractor, artist: Bill

corn. The engagement of Helen Miller and Prof. Albert B. Schimmel was announced at a pretty party given by Mrs. Lucius Coley Thursday night. Sixty guests were entertained at a musicale given by Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Bush at their beautiful home in honor of their son, J. Merrick Bush, and his wife of Chicago. The Epworth League of the Detroit Methodist church held its annual picnic at the mouth of Little Blue creek, south of Florence, Thursday. A good crowd was present, considering the dusty roads and extreme heat, and a sumptuous dinner was enjoyed. Shortly after dinner a large oak tree in the center of the picnic ground was struck by lightning. An automobile and a number of people were near the tree. Mrs. R. E. Rush, Mrs. Yelliott and Mrs. Harris were knocked to the ground, but received no serious injury. A number of people in and around the automobile felt the shock. 75 Years Ago July 19, 1939 Pittsfield was assured of a second modern moving picture theatre when Clark Armentrout, proprietor present Pittsfield house, last Saturday, purchased from Charles Nelson the big garage building north from the northwest corner of the square, now occupied by the Finson garage. Clark and his son, Russell Armentrout

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now operate a chain of Clark theaters in Illinois and Missouri. Clark has been a Pittsfield booster ever since he came up from Nebo many years ago. Supervisor Don Irving of Chambersburg says that the citizens of that village have decided to build a gymnasium without WPA assistance. They have voted a $9000 bond issue and have some other funds available. Sixty-seven Boy Scouts participated in the Camporee at Pittsfield city park Thursday and Friday. Six scout troops participated: Troop 40 of Pleasant Hill with Ernie Orrill in charge; Troop 24 of Nebo with Scoutmaster Howard Blackwell in charge; Troop 32 of Griggsville with Fred E. Hall in charge; Troop 15 of Barry with Scoutmaster Albert E. Hurt in charge; nine scouts from Detroit under Scoutmaster Earl Graham; and Troop 18 of Pittsfield, with Bert Whitten in charge. Softball has practically taken over the town of Pittsfield. There are over 200 people who belong to the fourteen teams comprising the Pittsfield softball league. There are ten men’s teams and four girls’ teams. So far the Comrades Inn and Mac’s Clothiers remain undefeated. In the Pike County Federal Recreation Softball League only Pearl and Chambersburg remain undefeated. The top batting averages in that league belong to P. Scranton, E. Harpole and R. Delargy of Nebo and O. Johnson of Pearl. (Pickings CONTINUED ON a5)

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Wednesday, July 23, 2014, Pittsfield, Illinois

The Coonridge Digest: Freida Marie Crump

Let's hear it for the dreamer! Greetings from the Ridge Let’s hear it for the boy who’s so busy looking for four-leaf clovers that he misses the ball that’s hit to him in right field. Let’s hear it for the girl who completely misses what her math teacher was saying about Euclidean geometry because she was too fascinated with the patterns her teacher’s prism earrings were making on the far wall. Three cheers for the little fella who can’t mow the yard straight because he’s so in awe of the cloud patterns forming over his head, and the little girl who can never remember to make her bed but she’s intrigued by the contours of the rumpled sheets and blankets, imagining them to be some green, futuristic cities. Let’s cut some slack for the little fella who startles his parents and siblings by making the most outlandish connections between bedbugs and battle ships, cows and coconuts, farming and fungi. Let’s hear it for the dreamer! He may not do well on standardized state tests designed to reward the best repetition of facts and figures. Dreams can’t be quantified and creativity is often beyond any measuring. Her lack of attention to the things the world deems important may cause us to label her a slacker or perhaps even medicate her into normality. She may not give the valedictory speech on the night of her

high school graduation but it’s likely she could give a better one that would hold our attention. The little dreamer who sits in the back of the class and wonders why the ceiling tiles make such interesting patterns may not answer correctly when asked, “And what are we talking about now, Johnny?” but he can go on for hours about what he’d like to talk about and chances are good that his little dissertation on the best way to lick the ketchup off a Coney Dog while walking through the midway of the county fair would be worth publication. And if quizzed further it’s my bet that he could describe the sights of a carnival, the sounds coming from the cattle barn, and the smells of the cotton candy pavement with an enthusiasm and color that would make the rest of the class forget about its discuss of the chief exports of Indonesia. We don’t give dreamers much room in a world full of data and measurements, but we applaud them when they grow up to invent the Internet, find ways to bring water to draught-plagued continents, and put together unheard of combinations of resources to feed an overcrowded world. In fifth grade we give them detentions for their failure to follow directions. When they grow up we award them with Nobel prizes in literature, medicine and peace. Sure, if you are piloting my plane across the Bermuda

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We don’t give dreamers much room in a world full of data and measurements, but we applaud them when they grow up to invent the Internet, find ways to bring water to draught-plagued continents, and put together unheard of combinations of resources to feed an overcrowded world. ”

Triangle or performing a cranial lobotomy on my noggin I’d hope you’d stay on task, but the navigation equipment, the laser scalpel, the cyberspace hookup with an airport in Miami or a doctor in New York. . . those are the works of dreamers, of kids who once made outlandish connections and have now learned that in a world bursting at the seams with information, it’s the ability to make those bizarre links that truly puts the information to use. Attention Deficit Disorder is real but often the diagnosis provides more problems and excuses than the actual affliction. I sometimes wonder if a whole raft of people are not slapped with the ADD label when their so-called deficit is of attention to the things we deem important. I’ll leave this to the experts but I continue to encounter folks who were pretty normal. . . until diagnosed. And please don’t depend upon the schools to foster this sort of out-of-the-box thinking. They’re under pressure to live up to standards mandated by men and wom-

en more intent on getting elected than training the next generation to lead the world. The arts, the dream factories, are slowly rusting away as more and more of our schools’ resources are diverted to what’s testable. Our house borders the local ball diamond and just such a four-leaf-clover event occurred last summer as a little rascal completely ignored a fly to right field as he went searching for the lucky leaf. The coach cursed, his father moaned, and his grandmother thought it was the most wonderful play of the entire game. She was a dreamer. . . may we all have one in our lives. 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 (continued from A4) 50 years Ago July 22, 1964 Twenty-six Pike county members of Company A. Army reserve unit of the 102nd Ozark Infantry Division will head north Sunday for Camp McCoy, Wis. and two weeks of active duty. The unit is stationed in Louisiana, Mo. Sgt. Everett N. Dean, Baylis, and Sgt. Ronald G. Motley, Rockport, will drive a government truck carrying equipment in a convoy, which will leave Saturday. The Pittsfield Army Mothers Post 4 met Monday evening on the lawn at the home of Mrs. Nell McCarter for a picnic dinner meeting. Milton, Barry and New Salem posts were invited to the meeting. On Tuesday night of last week at the William Grote home Jim and Steve Jenkins, Jim and Bob Riley, and Fred Grote entertained members of the Lions Little League in honor of Richard Heitholt, who had coached the teams for the past several years, and his son Chuck. The Heitholts will be moving to Michigan soon. The “Mississippi” is replacing the “River Queen” at East Hannibal. The “River Queen” is moving to St. Louis to be anchored between the Eads and Veterans bridges. Gerald Dimmitt and N. W. “Junior” Dunham were appointed to fill unexpired terms on the Pittsfield city council Tuesday night at the regular council meeting. Mr. Dimmitt operates

Dimmitt’s Service Station on W. Washington St. and Mr. Dunham is assistant manager of the Ben Franklin store. 25 Years Ago July 19, 1989 Rodger Hannel of Pittsfield has been selected as the new superintendent of the West Pike school district. He replaces Robert Rigney who is retiring from the field of education. For the past 11 years, Hannel has been employed as a principal in the Pikeland Unit 10 school district, most recently as principal at South and East grade schools in Pittsfield. David Shaw of Pittsfield placed sixth in the 35-39 year category at the Veiled Prophet 3-K run in St. Louis. His daughter, Ashley competed in the River Front Mile race in St. Louis in the age seven and under category. Becky Winner and her Brownie Troop 90 planted a green ash tree at the Pittsfield public library May 24. The girls involved were Brandy Stephenson, Sara Dehart, Jessica Ionson, Ashley Shaw, Christine Sandidge, Annette Walston, Laura Wilder, Kristina Winner, Jamie Dark, Mandy Wallace, Michelle Irving and Tara Harrison. The tree was provided by attorney David Shaw. P.H.S. junior Clint Allen spent part of this summer playing baseball in Russia. The team was undefeated, and Allen batted .363 for the trip. Pike County native Lance Leeds, 26 of

Rockport, has been named general manager of Pittsfield radio station WBBA. 10 Years Ago July 21, 2004 Scott McKinnon won the Demolition Derby at the Pike County Fair in Pleasant Hill last week. Ryan Crowder finished second, Mo Daniels third, Roger Crowder fourth and Mike Brown, fifth. First-year fair board president Darren Mowen said that mild weather and exciting events contributed to the success of this year’s fair. Pike County residents will have the opportunity to speak their thoughts on zoning issues in the county tomorrow night at a public hearing at 7 p.m. in the Pike County Courthouse. County Board Chairman Scott Syrcle said that speakers will be limited in the amount of time they are allowed to speak. A new landing area for emergency helicopter transportation of patients opened Monday at Illini Community Hospital. The new helipad is located near the new emergency department currently under construction. The First Christian Church, 225 N. Memorial Pittsfield, will host a breakfast brunch fundraiser Saturday, July 31. This is to raise funds for the nearly completed Crossroads Center. ■ Pickings from Pike’s Past is compiled by Michael Boren.

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By beth zumwalt Pike Press Peyton Bonds, an incoming junior at Griggsville-Perry was recently named to the ICA Softball Association’s all-state third team. Bonds has been the starting shortstop for the Lady Tornadoes for

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softball clinic last week

“It is a great honor.”

After a highly successful softball season on the high school level, enthusium for the sport is high in Griggsville-Perry. Varsity coach Robert Kennedy, assisted by Denny Flesner and Steve Kessinger had an all time high turnout for the fourth annual camp held last week with 18 girls. Current player helped with the clinic also. Attending the camp, front row, left to right, Rezba,Katlyn Leenerts,Mercedes Hannant,Devin Battefeld,Madison Miller,Renae Martin, Ashley Waters, Laklyn Westfall,Brianna Brown, Courtney Syrcle. Second row, Lynely Ellis,Peyton Bonds, McKenzie Vose,Ivy McCarter, Hope Scott, Lexi Kessinger, Kourtney Harris, Cami Ring,Kali Goewey,Jordan Brite,Lauren Kennedy, Mikayla Smith not pictured Jenna Kelly, Macey Sargent, Hannah Dewitt, Bailey Powers and Makenzie Flowers.

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the last two years. “It is a great honor,” Robert Kennedy, coach of the G-P Lady Tornadoes said. “She was the top vote getter in all three conference’s we were in: WIVC, WCC and PCC in which the Lady Tornadoes won all three.” Bonds mounted some impressive stats her sophomore year. She had a .457 batting average with 53 hits, 13 doubles and 39 RBIs. She scored 40 runs for her team. “I started playing when I was young,” Bonds said. “I was really young. The coach of the older girls team was short players and he asked my dad if I could play with them.” Bonds said she has attended a couple of softball camps in an effort to hone her skills and would

Peyton Bonds

recommend the camp she attended last year at Quincy University. “I really like it,” she said. “I learned a lot and I really liked the coach and the girls I played with.” Playing with girls you like and get along with is what makes the game fun, according to Bonds. “This last season, our team hit a couple of rough patches but everybody was still picking everybody up and supporting each other,” Bonds said. “Even though we didn’t end the season how we wanted to end it, we were there for each other.”

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Six Pike County boys representing three high schools were chosen to play in the second annual Missouri vs.Illinois All-Star baseball game, July 12 at Veterans’ Field in Hannibal. Missouri won the summertime classic, 9-8. Representing Pike County were, front row, left to right, Austin Allen of Pittsfield High School, Josh Sally of Western High School, Dalton Butler, Pittsfield High School. Second row, Isaac Whitaker, Griggsville-Perry High School, Izack Hively, Western High School, Nekoda Gerding, Western High School. Mitchell Main of Griggsville-Perry was also invited to play but military obligations prohibited him from accepting.

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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

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Pittsfield, Illinois

What’s Happening In and around Pike County Area

BARRY n Vacation Bible school will be held July 21-25 from 6:30-8:30 at the Barry United Methodist Church, located on the corner of Mortimer and Perry Streets in Barry. The Barry Baptist and Christian Churches are also welcome to this bible school. Children from kindergarten through grade 6 will be able to attend. There will be songs, stories, games, crafts and snacks. BARRY n Baylis Fall Festival car, truck and bike show will be held August 9. Registration will be from 8:30 - 11 a.m. Judging will follow. For more information, call 217-248-6241. n The 68th annual Barry Chicken Fry will be Saturday, July 26 at the firehouse with serving from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and again from 4-7 p.m. Carryouts and delivery are available. Call 217-335-2519 for more information or delivery. GRIGGSVILLE n The Griggsville Apple Festival annual BBQ contest is looking for entries. There is no entry fee, but there will be prizes given out. Electricity and water will be available. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 20 in Griggsville. Please call Craig Gengler at 816-645-6294 or Farmers National Bank of Griggsville at 217-833-2329 for registration and rules. NEBO n The Nebo Vin Fiz is looking for talent for the talent show Aug. 16. For questions or to enter, call Lori Clendenny at 217-734-1811. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. Deadline to enter is Aug. 10. PITTSFIELD n Helping Hands Ministry sponsored by Calvary Baptist Church in Pittsfield will be held the second Saturday of every month from 9-11 a.m. Free to all in need are household cleaning items, paper products, baby care products, personal hygiene items, laundry items and more. Open to all families in need. Enter in back door just off the parking lot. Watch for bright signs. n Pittsfield Garden Club will meet July 25 at 2 p.m. at Larry and Vickie Harshman’s home, 22797 Highway 54, Pittsfield. This is between the Y and New Hartford, about 1 1/2 - 2 miles past the Y on the right hand side of the road. The program will be a tour of their flower garden. Bring your own drink and snack. n The PHS Class of 1969 class reunion will be held July 26 at Kate’s Saloon, located in the former Brant’s Building. Other PHS grads are invited to the celebration after 8 p.m. n There will be a benefit for the Mike Rumple family at the home of Billy and Heidi Doyle Saturday, July 26 at 1 p.m. The benefit is put together by friends to help mike and his family. Mike has been unable to work since October 2013 due to surgeries and complications. There will be a band, auction, 50/50 raffle, food, petting zoo and pony rides. n A vacation bible school will be held at the First Christian Church of Pittsfield July 27 - Aug. 1 from 6:15 - 8:30 p.m. at the Crossroads Center in Pittsfield. Children pre-K - 6th grade are invited. The theme is “Water Works.” To register, call 217-2854129 or visit www.fccpittsfield.org. n CATCH Kid’s Club Camp will be held July 28-31 at Jellystone Park at Pine Lakes in Pittsfield. Grades K-4 will be attending from 8-9:30 a.m. and grades 5-8 will be attending from 1-2:30 p.m. This is a new program offered by Illini Fitness to teach kids how to make exercise fun. There will be games as well as classes. The camp is free to attend and transportation is available if needed. Sign up at Illini Fitness or call 217-285-5635 for more information. n The Pittsfield High School Class of 1941 will be Saturday, Aug. 2 at the Cardinal Inn in Pittsfield at 12:30 p.m. Everyone of that era of classes is invited. Call Catherine & Bob Harper at 314-432-2123 for more information. Initial Food Manager’s n Certification classes will be held at the Carl’s Cardinal Inn in Pittsfield, hosted by the Pike County Health Department. The first class will be

Aug. 19 and the second Aug. 26. Both classes are from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Class sizes are limited. Application forms may be downloaded at pikecoilhealth. org or can be picked up at the Pike County Health Department. n The July bluegrass show at the Senior Center has been cancelled and will resume in August. ON GOING 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 Historic East School and Shastid House will be open 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Other hours are available by appointment at 217-491-2391. 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 The Pittsfield High School Athletic Dept. is looking for a way to get alumni of PHS addresses. If you are yourself, or if you know the person who is in charge of planning your class reunions, please contact Athletic Director Don Bigley at 217-285-6888 or email dbigley@pikeland.org. n Puzzlebox: Autism Awareness/ Support Group meets the third Monday of every month from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 or 8 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Pittsfield. The group is designed to raise awareness of autism spectrum disorders within the community and provide support for those affected by autism. Anyone affected is welcome to attend. Upcoming meeting dates are: June 17 and July 15. For more information, please contact Taylor Sweeting at 217-370-8142 or email taylor.sweeting@yahoo.com. n The County Market Coupon Club meets Wednesday afternoons from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. weekly in the County Market Café. There is no charge to join and the coupons are traded each week and several rebate forms are available each week. For more information, contact County Market 285-4453. n Belleview Community Church “Teen Drop-In” every third Sunday night of the month for ages 12-18 at 5:30 p.m. n 12 Step Al-Anon Family Support Group for alcohol and narcotic addiction every Monday 8 p.m. at First Christian Church 225 N. Memorial, Pittsfield. (Breezway entrance). For more information, call Betty at (217) 285-6191. n Addicts Victorious support group meeting Tuesday nights 6-7 p.m. Church of the Nazarene Family Center. n Scrapbooking every third Wednesday per month 6-8 p.m at the Hull Community Center by Marie Woods. n Blood Pressure Checks Liberty

Village of Pittsfield will provide free checks the last Monday of every month at the Hull Community Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free soup and sandwich will be provided by Liberty Village and transportation will be provided by the Western Public Transit for anyone to and from the center! n The Pike County Health Department is now offering IDPH approved on-line food service sanitation classes. Both the initial 15 hour “certification class” and the five hour “refresher” class are offered. Participants must have internet access and an e-mail address to sign up. A registration form can be downloaded from the Pike County Health Department website at www.pikecoilhealth.org, Call Jane Johnson at (217) 285-4407, ext 118 for more information. n Pittsfield Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star meets every fourth Monday at the Masonic Lodge at 7:30 p.m. n T.O.P.S. Meeting at the Milton Christian Church Annex every Tuesday, weigh-in 6-6:30, meeting 6:30 p.m. The group is open to the public. For information, call Shanna Edison 217-723-4034 or email shannad81@gmail.com. n Pittsfield Lions Club meets the first and third Thursday of every month at Carl’s Cardinal Inn. For more information, please contact Mike Graham at 217-473-3791.

PHHS Class

1974

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Pleasant Hill High School’s class of 1974 gathered at Hopewell Winery on July 5th to celebrate their 40 year class reunion. The last reunion was held 30 years ago and a few members of the class had changed, slightly. Fifteen members of the class attended with many others sending good wishes. The group shared updates and stories over a great meal and agreed to hold the next reunion in 5 years rather than wait another 30. Those attending were, Front row from left: Lisa (Carroll) Brown, Teresa (Robinson) Boden, Barb (Howdeshell) Johnston, Sheri (Clendenny) Birch, and Marla (Mooney) McFarland. Second row: Keith Anderson, Bill Johnston, Dean Webster, Wes Hayden, and Rick Puterbaugh. Back row: Tom Walker, Duane Neese, Tim Bowman, Don Carlton, and David Lee. Thanks to Don Carlton for organizing and hosting the event.

Lewis reunion Aug. 3

Birthday Bunch

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. and 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 217-2854407. 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 217-2854407, x137. n Job Club will be open to the public every Tuesday from 2-3 p.m. No appointment necessary.Two Rivers Regional Council Office at 120 South Madison, Pittsfield. n The Pittsfield Meal Site located in the First Christian Church Fellowship Hall, 225 N. Memorial offers daily meals at noon, Monday-Friday. Please call Connie at 285-6150 the day before or by 8:45 a.m. the day of the lunch, or any time before the day you would like to eat with us. Donation only for seniors over 60. Those under 60 are required to pay the full cost. Transportation available. The senior center is also collecting used cell phones for seniors. Your old cell phone may provide the critical link between law enforcement and someone in trouble. OUT OF THE COUNTY n The Scott County 4-H Fair is looking for participants in their talent show this year. The talent show will take place July 28 at 7 p.m. To obtain a registration form for the talent show, please contact Sam Bentley at 4736380 or the University of Illinois extension office in Winchester at 7429572. n Genesis - The Musical by Ken Bradbury and roger Wainwright will be presented by and for the benefit of Passavant Area Hospital Auxiliary at the Playhouse on the Square in Jacksonville. Tickers may be purchased at County Market and Passavant Hospital Gift Shop. Show dates are August 1-2 and August 5-9 at 7:30 p.m. and August 3 and August 10 at 2 p.m. n Payson United Methodist Church Fried Chicken Dinner will be held Aug. 2 at the Payson Old Settlers Picnic South Park Shelter House from 4-7 p.m. Take outs are welcome.

Holloway family reunion held

The descendants of Charles and Carrie Holloway met at the Pearl Community Saturday, July 12, 2014. Attending were Vicki and Harold Dams of Chattanooga, TN.; Carrie and Joe O’Pella of Kirby, TX.; LaDon and Jennie Johnson of Pittsfield; Roger and Roketta Brokaw of Pittsfield; Kathy Lehr of Pittsfield; Elijah and Kristen, Caden, Judah, and Finlee Peters of Pittsfield; Chris and Nancy Holloway and Anna Holloway

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of Springfield; Dan and Darcy O’Connor of Springfield; Grant Holloway and Krista Johnson of Springfield; Bernard and Virginia Ator of Pearl; Jason and Megan Buss of Pittsfield; Shamus Smith and Allison Fitzgerald of Nebo; Sue Robinson of Jacksonville; Kari Jennings, Zach and Kole Jennings of Jacksonville; Roger and Julia Hatcher of Pearl.

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The descendants of William Carroll and Ethel Luella Thomas Lewis will hold their annual reunion Sunday, Aug. 3 at 1 p.m. They will meet att he Pleasant Hill Lion’s Club Building in Pleasant Hill for a potluck meal.

Cards of Thanks

Kolin Walter Borrowman turned four June 22 celebrating with a Ninja Turtle birthday party with family and friends. He is the son of Max and Ashley Borrowman of Pleasant Hill. Kolin has two sisters and a brother, Kaitlyn, five, Kennedy, one, and Kanon, one month. Grandparents are Dave and Debbie Borrowman of Pleasant Hill, Theresa Gabelhausen of Rochelle and Jim Gabelhausen of Searcy, AR. Great-grandparents are Barbara Borrowman of Pittsfield, late Lloyd Borrowman, late John and Pearl Miller of Pleasant Hill, late Rose Hoing of Rock Island, and Doris Gabelhausen and the late Jack Gabelhausen of Moline.

Hadley Christine Barker celebrated her first birthday June 13. Hadley had a party with friends in Bloomington, where she lives and then traveled to celebrate with family at the County Seat Event Room in Pittsfield. She is the daughter of Kermit and Nikki (Hall) Barker. Grandparents are Roger and Tina Hall and Steve and Joy Barker, both of Pittsfield. Her great grandparents are Billie Altheide, Quincy, Richard and Barbara Hall, Pittsfield, Richard and Glenna Henderson, Plainville, and John and Donna Nelson, Quincy. Along with parents, grandparents, and great grandparents Hadley also has lots of aunts, uncles and cousins. She is a happy, adventurous, sweet, and well loved little girl.

Moore Many thanks to all our friends and family for the lovely cards we received for our 60th anniversary. We are grateful to all our children for planning and giving us a party we can always remember. It was a great time together as many of the cousins, nieces and nephews we don’t see that often. Thanks also to the friends who attended, as some traveled several miles to attend. Dale and Catherine Moore.

Steers I would like to thank everyone who sent me cards for my 90th birthday. I appreciated being remembered and cherished each of the personal notes. Norma Steers.

Births

Sophie Jane Rennecker turned four May 3, 2014. She celebrated with family and friends at a skating party. Sloane Nadine Rennecker turned one May 13, 2014. She celebrated with a cookout at Holy Redeemer Park with family and friends. Sophie and Sloane are the daughters of Shawn and Stefanie Rennecker of Barry and the granddaughters of Steve and Becky Rennecker of Barry, and Steven and Ellen Lowe of Pittsfield. Greatgrandparents are Carroll Borrowman of Pittsfield, and Floyd and Norma Rennecker of Barry.

Kanon Charles Borrowman was born May 30, 2014 at 2:25 p.m. to Max and Ashley Borrowman of Pleasant Hill. Kanon weighed 6 lbs 2 oz and was 19 inches long. Kanon was lovingly welcomed by Max, Ashley, Kaitlyn, five, Kolin, three, and Kennedy, one. Grandparents are Dave and Debbie Borrowman of Pleasant Hill, Theresa Gabelhausen of Rochelle, and Jim Gabelhausen of Searcy, AR. Great-grandparents are Barbara Borrowman of Pittsfield, late Lloyd Borrowman, late John and Pearl Miller of Pleasant Hill, late Rose Hoing of Rock Island, Doris Gabelhausen and late Jack Gabelhausen of Moline. A son was born to Patric Gabel of Quincy and Amanda Leach of Barry Sunday, July 13 at 8:02 p.m. A son was born to Rodney and Lesley Parsons of Pittsfield Tuesday, July 15 at 3 p.m.

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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Pike Press

Pittsfield, Illinois

Buddies take honor flight

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Buster Craven,left, and Larry DeSpain, both of Griggsville, recently took the Honor Flight trip to Washington D.C. Both men said it was an amazing experience and would recommend it to anyone eligible.

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“When we landed in Baltimore, they had active military there to greet us They came up and shook our hand. It was astonishing.”

Buster Craven Honor Flight

Mediterranean never went to a foreign port while Craven was aboard. “They only send those out every so often,” Craven said. “We were sent to Formosa but before we could get there, they had us turn around and come back. We were out for 16 days.”

DeSpain volunteered to be drafted into the Army. “I knew I was going to be drafted,” he said. “I didn’t enlist, I just volunteered to be drafted a few months before I would have been.” After basic, DeSpain was assigned to a combat engineer unit that was tasked to an infantry division. He was sent to Germany. “We worked in the minefields, blew up bridges, made temporary bridges, that sort of thing,” he said. DeSpain said Germany was an interesting country. “They were still rebuilding after the war,” he said. “They were our friends. After leaving the military, DeSpain came back to Pike County and worked one year at Brown Shoe before taking a job at what was then known as King Milling. I worked there for 40 years,” he said. “That’s where I retired from.”

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By beth zumwalt Pike Press Buster Craven and Larry DeSpain, both of the Griggsville area, have known each other their whole lives. “We went to first, second and third grade together and then graduated high school together,” Craven said. “Now he comes down and a bunch of us have coffee in my garage.” It was in the garage, that the two men, both veterans, decided to take the Honor Flight. “We applied and a year and a few weeks later we got notified we were going,” DeSpain said. The two men took the flight recently and both said it was the most amazing thing they had ever done. “I think when we were coming home and saw all those motorcycles, we were all amazed,” Craven said. “As far as the trip I really liked the changing of the guard at Arlington. That was great.” DeSpain said his goal on the trip was to see the WWII monument. “My dad, John Ernest DeSpain, was in the South Pacific during WWII,” he said. “I really wanted to see that because of my dad.” Both men commented on well they were treated and how flawlessly the trip went. “When we landed in Baltimore, they had active military there to greet us,” Craven said. “They came up and shook our hands. It was astonishing. We never had to worry about a thing all day. The Honor Flight people took care of every thing. We really had the red carpet.” While the two men were childhood and high school friends, they took different paths when it came to military service. Craven and two of his buddies, Johnny and Clayton Shoemaker joined the Navy Reserves. “We were supposed to go to these meetings in Hannibal and we kind of decided we didn’t like going to so many meetings, so we skipped,” he said. “We ended up be drafted by the Navy.” Craven went to the Great Lakes Naval Training Center and then was assigned to the U.S.S. Benham D796. “I was a deck hand,” he said. “We did a little bit of everything, painted, cleaned, and did all kinds of maintenance.” Craven said he became a leader of his group. “I wasn’t a petty officer, but I worked for one,” he said.

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Pike Press

Pittsfield, Illinois

Swartz says Honor Flight was amazing

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Stevie Surrant, left, served as guardian for her grandfather, Ray Swartz on his recent Honor Flight. Swartz said the Honor Flight was the second best day of his life, the first being the day he married his wife.

Swartz said the changing of the guard at Arlington was his favorite part of being in Washington but his favorite part of the day was the welcome home celebration. “At Bowling Green, there was 200 motorcycles and then at Hannibal

there were even more. There were firetrucks and all kinds of vehicles and they all honked when we went by. They stopped traffic for us everywhere and we went right on in to Quincy, with no stops. I’d never seen anything like it.”

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By beth zumwalt Pike Press Ray Swartz took the Great River Honor Flight June 18 and says it was the most amazing thing ever. “Other than the day I married my wife, it was the best day of the my life," he said. Swartz was drafted in 1953 and served two years in the service. “They came to me and wanted me to be a paratrooper,” he said. “But if I agreed, I had to sign on for another year. I said ‘No thanks.' ” As it was, Swartz was assigned to a combat engineering group who went out ahead of the infantry and blew up bridges or put in a pontoon bridge or removed mine fields and provided other assistance to the fighting troops. “We were always about 15 miles ahead of the infantry,” he said. Swartz, who has serious health problems, said he was slated to go on the Honor Flight in September but has his health deteriorated he began to think he wasn’t going to be able to go. “My granddaughter, Stevie Surratt, was going to be my guardian and she said she and her husband would just drive me out there,” Swartz said. “My wife called the Honor Flight guy and he said they could move me up.” The Honor Flight group was true to its word and got Swartz on the June flight. “Stevie was great, she pushed me all around that day in a wheel chair,” Swartz said.

Wednesday,June 23, 2014

Pike Press

New Salem

Rockport

and other area news Trail Life Troop Illinois 15 raffling guns and cash “Mark it down. You will never go where God is not”. Max Lucado Birthdays and anniversaries for this week are: July 23-Toni and John Daniels, Dan McCall July 24-Paige Syrcle, Robert Manard July 25-Josh Dice, Ron Cooper July 26-Joe and Katy Winner, Brian Bradshaw July 27-Dennis Fish July 28-Ashley and Jacob Brown This week would have been my Mother’s birthday. Deeply missed and forever loved. Prayer requests: April Myers, Angie Lin, Betty Collins, Bob Rue, Brenda and Darold Garner, Connie McFall, David Brawdy, Dianna Ruble, Elaine McCall, Heather Alvey, Jeanette Doran, Janet Shoemaker, Josh Bennett, Karen McCullen, Leroy Leonard, Mary Crane, Missionary Mike Leonard and family, Monica Ruble, Nikki Allen, Ona Ogle, Roger Woods, 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. And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses. But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses. Mark 11:25, 26. Gospel Gig at the Detroit Christian Church will be Saturday, Aug 2. Food and fellowship is at 5:30 and the singing starts at 6:30. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. The gospel group “Two by Two” will be at the First Christian Church in Mt. Sterling Sunday evening, Aug. 3, at 6. Everyone is welcome. Grace Baptist Church by Pine Lakes will be hosting their Vacation bible school Aug. 13, 14, and 15 from 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. for ages 4 years old through 12 years old. Children (these ages) are welcome to attend. Vacation bible school will be at the Baylis Baptist Church Aug. 13, 14, and 15 (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday) from 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. for ages preschool through high school. Sunday morning, Aug. 17, will be the closing program. All children are invited and welcome to attend. Manchester Gospel Music Festival will be Aug. 15 and 16. Bring your yard chairs and sit back and relax for Friday evening and Saturday all day of gospel music enjoyment. There is no cost to attend. There will be food there to buy. Trail Life Troop IL. 15 is raffling off your choice of one of three guns or $500 cash. The drawing will be made the Sunday afternoon of The Apple Festival October 5, 2014. You need not be present to win. Tickets are $5.00 apiece. Only 500 tickets will be sold. The funds will be used by each boy (Trailman) to fund our “summer event”, a four day canoe trip at the Current River. Contact any Trailman for tickets or they may be purchased at The First National Bank of Barry, Farmers Bank of Liberty in Barry, Carquest in Barry, or our raffle sponsor Hart and Wyatt Professional Land Surveyors in Barry. Gun Descriptions: *Springfield Armory XD .40 cal SS/Black 4” pistol with gun and clip holsters; * Smith and Wesson model 811036 Mand&P .223 cal AR-15 Sport Rifle with 30 round clip; * 870 Remington shotgun 5114 Express

Super Mag 12 ga. Combo. “Forgiveness is unlocking the door to set someone free and realizing you were the prisoner!” Max Lucado Recycling-Friday-9:30-1:30-by Bowlers Universe. Never too late to start saving those General Mills’ boxtops. Samaritan Closet-second Friday of each month from 10 am - 4 pm. To make donations, call 1-217-491-8980. “Though the Bible was written over sixteen centuries by at least forty authors, it has one central theme -- salvation through faith in Christ”. Max Lucado Trivia answers from last week: 1. What did Moses throw into the waters of Marah to make it fit to drink? (a tree) 2. What city in Florida has the largest total area of any city in the United States? (Jacksonville) 3. What meat did God feed the children of Israel by night? (quail) 4. What was the first coin minted in the U.S. issued October 15, 1794? (a silver dollar) 5. What color was manna and what was the taste of it compared to? (white-tasted like honey) 6. What is the only U.S. state that has a one syllable name? (Maine) Trivia questions for this week: 1. How many feasts a year did God require the Israelites to do in the old Testament? 2. In the human body, which is larger the stomach or the liver? 3. In the Garden of Gethsemane, who were the three that went with Jesus to pray? 4. Which of these 3 animals lions, tigers, polar bears -- weighs the most and the least? 5. When Jesus was taken in the Garden, who was the first person that he was brought to? 6. In what year did the first manned U.S. Space Shuttle flight take place and what was the Shuttle’s name? 7. After Judas betrayed Jesus and was no longer in the group of apostles, how many apostles were left? Sunday afternoon and evening, July 13, Tricia and Kevin Carnes were hosts to a 90th Birthday dinner party for Betty Carnes. Assisting were Marty and Kent Carnes and Sandi and Greg Carnes. Others present were: Ron, Amy, Reagan, Roam, Ronan, Renick, Rigston, and Respin Hoskin; Leecia Carnes; Carrie and Brentson of Dixon, WI.; and Reverend Carrie M. and Reverend Scott Carnes of Peoria. Betty received a phone call from grandson Ryan Carnes of California who plays Lucas on General Hospital. Seventeen of Cleve and Susanne Curry’s family attended a family reunion at their daughter Rachel’s home near Kansas City the weekend of July 11. On Friday night, 30 of the late Clifford and Mary Palmer’s family (Susanne’s parents) joined for a taco party at Rachel and Eric’s home. It was a great week-end of various activities, and culminated in attending church Sunday morning in Blue Springs, MO where Eric and Rachel’s family worship. Mindy and Brad Goewey and their sons Archie and Boden of Irvington, were recently here visiting their families. They enjoyed swimming and playing with their cousins and aunts and uncles. Grandparents of Archie and Boden are Garry and Chris Browning and Kevin and Bev Goewey, all of Pittsfield. Aunts and Uncles and Cousins are Angie and Nolan Willard and Raleigh and Amy and Richie Pressey and Brady, all of Pittsfield, and Marcus and Jayme Crowder and

Ryder of Nebo. Thursday afternoon, July 17, after the funeral service of Pat Baxter, a large crowd attended the funeral dinner at the New Salem Town Hall. Perhaps this is not the place to comment on this but I am going to anyway. Whenever anyone has the Town Hall in New Salem booked for such an occasion as above, this means that the building and the grounds are spoken for and respect for those gatherings should be shown. Enough said. News from the Missouri Bunch (as told by cousin Sharon Straus): “Today, the 19 day of July 2014, our grandson Shelby Benjamin Lovelace marries his longtime sweetheart Dawny Jo Summers in Emerson Baptist Church. We, his family, are so very proud of Shelby and rejoice in this union to this very special young lady. Roger and I took a short vacation to Branson, MO., in June. We have a nice pull type camper now and parked it at Table Rock Lake in a lovely park right down on the lake where when we looked out our picture window all we could see was lake. All the first day I spent attending a hook-in where we hook rugs together in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, with friends who traveled with us. Then they returned home and we returned to our lovely campground where we went to shows each evening and shopped and played each day and returned to our special little spot on the lake each evening. Then as we headed north we stopped and camped at a nice campground in the Ozarks and went to see Travis Spratt’s show. We always love to visit with Travis and enjoyed the show very much. Lots of wonderful entertainment. If any of you get the chance to make that little trip and get a chance to enjoy Travis’ show, we certainly do recommend it. It is called Main street Opry House and as always, they put on an absolutely wonderful show. At this time due to this wonderful summer weather, we have been enjoying our garden. It is producing lovely vegetables and fruits which we are busy harvesting. We had strawberries early and now tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers, and sweet corn. Keeps a gal very busy. Last week we had kind of tragic experience. As grandma and grandpa you want to do everything good and perfect for your children and grandchildren. Well Greg our son and his family went on a well deserved vacation and we were left in charge of their animals which includes a dog, several cats, a couple rabbits, and a very special Guinea pig who my little granddaughter had worked very hard for. The Guinea pic promptly died. Well you can imagine how we felt. We decided we would try to find another. Not that we would try to pretend it was the same one but just have one there. Well we found none that would even resemble the other and so we faced the music. It wasn’t pretty but she did not let us see how very sad she was. I know I can look forward to a very serious search this week after the wedding is over for a new Guinea pig. Debby has been in the hospital again last week. She is improving nicely at home today and looking forward to the wedding this afternoon. Darold and his family can sure use your continued prayers as Brenda is not doing well at all and he and his family really have a plate full. Well this kinda catches you up on what is happening with the Missouri bunch. Blessings to all”. Mark and Lisa Welch recently

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Hot weather coming to Rockport By WYVETTA DAVIS 285-4880

enjoyed having their children, son and family Phillip and Heidi Welch and children Odette and Sawyer from the Grand Canyon and daughter and son-in-law Emily and Jonathan Barnett of Springfield, with them for a good extended visit. During this time, others who stopped by to visit were Lisa’s mom Mary Beard, Aunt Peggy Rumple, and Mark’s brother Craig Welch and family. Vickie Robbins of Louisiana, Missouri, was guest of honor at a birthday supper at Pikers in Louisiana Thursday, July 17. Those in attendance were Kathy Woeger, Helen Mays, Joann Myers, and Anne Hopkins. Les Garner of Perry, Missouri, hosted a fish fry at the home of Max Self Saturday, July 19. Those in attendance, besides Les and Max, were Marsha Moore, Genny Hayden, Jeanette Doran, Fred Rodhouse, and Steve and I. Max fixed several dishes to go along with the fish, and her niece Marsha Moore brought a cake with a vegetable dish, and Les’ sister Jeanette Doran brought a delicious peach pie that she had baked. Garry and Chris Browning of Pittsfield hosted a get together over the weekend of July 19 for the family. Those attending were Russ Barton of Bloomington and Rick Barton, Dan Barton, Angie and Raleigh Willard, and Richie and Amy Pressey and Brady, all of Pittsfield.

Nebo

Nebo Vin Fiz planned for Aug. 16 By Lori Clendenny 217-734-1811 loriclendenny@gmail.com

Come Celebrate with us Cora’s Watts 80th Birthday,  (Carry in Dinner) at the Nebo Community Center, July 25, at 6 p.m. The family will provide the meat, drink and paper goods (plates, cups, forks, spoons and napkins). Just come and bring a covered side dish and enjoy the time together with family and friends. Hope you can make it. Everyone is Welcome! Nebo Vin Fiz Day is planned for Aug. 16! The day will start at 8:30a.m. with the Pageants, Baby, lil Mr. & Miss and Prince and Princess, followed by the grand parade at 11a.m.. Lunch will be served at Noon. There will be several food venders, including fish sandwiches, chicken and noodles, BBQ, Ribeye sandwiches, corndogs to name a few. The Jr Miss & Miss Vin Pageants will start at 12:30. There will be kids games and a talent show. For more information on the talent show, or to enter call Lori at 734-1811 or Angie at 653-8477. There will also be local entertainment on stage all day. Back this year is the car show. For information about to car show contact Billy Miller at 217-734-2020 or 217-5774359. The band “Timewell Spent” will perform from 6p.m.-9p.m. to finish the day. Hope you can all come and spend the day in Nebo for a day of family fun! Quote of the week “It takes many good deeds to build a good reputation, and only one bad one to lose it.” Benjamin Franklin

Want to remember Hannah Cox from Pleasant Hill. She has a birthday July 25. Happy birthday from grams. Remember Brian Damon. His birthday is next Sunday, so if you happen to see him around wish him a happy birthday. Happy birthday from grandma. Looks like we’re going to have some more hot weather coming our way. Doug and Missy Damon from Rockport are on vacation. They went with her sister and her husband. Last we heard, they were in South Dakota. I hope they all

By FRANCES PENCE 217-242-3511

have a nice trip. Brian and Jennifer Damon and their family all went to St. Louis to Six Flags and a Cardinal game. Hope they all had a good time. That’s it until next week. May God bless you all and have a good one.

Pleasant Hill

Buick car key left at Bob’s grocery store Last week, someone left a Buick car key with clicker at Bob’s grocery store in Pleasant Hill. They put a sign up on the front door, but nobody has claimed them. Since these are so expensive to replace, we hope this ad locates the owner. Matthew Mill will not be opening for the group at the Adams Count Fair on Sunday night. Since the stage was too small for several groups to set up on, the sponsoring radio channel decided on a different idea. The Pleasant Hill Christian church’s vacation Bible School is still going on this morning, Wednesday. They serve lunch before sending the kids home. The swim party for the attendees will be Thursday night.

By DEBBIE MILLER 734-2845

The Pike county Fair is over. The group is trying hard to make the fair enjoyable for all. We went on Saturday evening, and had a good time. Thanks for all the hard work. They could always use more help and ideas so why not attend some meetings. Nebo’s Vin Fiz celebration is gearing up. They also need some volunteers. if you want to help in any way monetary or as a worker, contact me and I will get you to the right person.

Griggsville

Pike County Little League taking sign ups for Machine Pitch League The East Pike Lending Library in Detroit is open from 10 a.m. through 2 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. through 1 p.m. Saturday. They will be hosting a ribbon cutting and fundraiser Saturday, Aug. 9 beginning at 3:30. Come enjoy a pulled pork sandwich, potato salad, baked beans a drink and dessert. Free will donation. Sign ups are going on for Pike County Little League’s Fall Machine Pitch League for boys 6-8 years of age and will be played from the middle of August through October. All games will be played at the Little League diamond in Pittsfield. Sign ups must be turned in no later than July 31. Forms are available on Pike County Little League Facebook Page and wbbaradio.com. Forms can be returned to WBBA Radio Station. Cost is $25 per player. Registration fee must be paid in advance. For more information, contact Charlie Hull at 217-473-6290. Everyone is invited to a surprise retirement celebration for Peg Ratliff July 27 at the Griggsville beginning at 12:15 p.m. You are also invited to the Bright Star Worship and picnic prior to the celebration at 10 a.m. with lunch at 11 a.m. For more information, call parish office at 833-2575 or Pastor Dave at 217-779-8215. Relatives of the late Charles and Muriel Curry gathered at the home of Cleve and Susanne Curry July 5th for a cookout. Attending were the host couple, as well as Carol Lisa, John, and Jack O’Brien; Sarah Hancock; Justin, Joelle, Milana, Moira, and Ella Nora Curry; Kim and Lynn Curry;

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Jeremy, Alicia, Claire and Colby Tate; John and Patty Curry; Diane, Naomi, and Liam Van Strien; Aaron, Debbie, Brodie, and Ava Rush. Ron Booth, friend of the family, fried the delicious cat fish and joined in the fellowship as well. The younger cousins enjoyed horse rides around the ‘circle’ after the noon meal and playing in the yard while the ‘old folks’ visited. Sympathy is extended to the family and many friends of Butch Baldwin who passed away Sunday morning. Dewayne and I, along with Allison Kessinger enjoyed a visit with Viola Miller and several of her children and grandchildren at Golden on Saturday. Vi lives with her son and daughterin-law Bob and Heather Miller and family. Vi and her husband, the late Ethan Miller, Sr. lived in Perry for many years. Welcome home, Ray Moore! Ray finally made it back to his home in Perry after an extended stay at Blessing hospital after suffering a heart attack June 9. More good news! JoAnn Shelton is back home after another hospital and nursing home stay. Welcome home, neighbor! Science only goes so far, and then there’s God. – James Garner in “The Notebook”

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Pike Press

Pittsfield, Illinois

Fun times at Pike County Fair

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Chris Hull of Griggsville makes a few final adjustments to his car Saturday night at the demolition derby at the Pike County Fair.

Veronica ToHill and her daughter, Kaylee were all smiles on the Octopus Saturday night at the Pike County Fair. Veronica is the daughter and Kaylee the granddaughter of Ron Goewey of Nebo.

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Grandchildren of Earl and Sharon Loyd of near El Dara, rode the train ride last week at the Pike County Fair. On board were, Katheryn Loyd, Ross Doyle and Mathewe Loyd in the hat.

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Nate Hull, a student at Western, was the winner of the lawn mower derby Saturday afternoon at the Pike County Fair in Pleasant Hill. Hull said he drove a WheelMaster mower in the event.

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Aaron White, left, blows into a breathalyzer operated by Pike County Sheriff’s Deputy Zack Orr Saturday night at the Pike County Fair demolition derby. This year drivers had to submit to the sobriety test as well as stick to a code of conduct, meaning no profanity or obscene gestures. Drunkness, profanity or obscene gestures by either a driver or a rider resulted in immediate ejection or as it is called in the derby world, black flagged.

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Keeping the track in tip-top shape for the tractor pull, the derby and Sunday’s mud bog was Purp Davis’s job. Purp said he put in a lot of hours at the fair last week.

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It’s easy to smile when you and your best buddy each have artillery close at hand. Deigan Crawford, left and Devin Crawford, right, were enjoying a military moment aboard a fighter jet Saturday at the Pike County Fair in Plesasant Hill.

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Does this elephant make my behind look big? Destiny Crawford was very fashion conscious as she rode rides at the Pike County Fair last week in Pleasant Hill. C

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

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2012 mobile home stimulus package: up to $25,000 for your trade in. Discounts for land owners. Financing available. Pre-qualify by phone 314-562-7459. tf SELLBEST, 110 W. Quincy St., Griggsville: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Quality Used Furniture & Appliances- Washers, Dryers, Freezers, Fridges, Microwave, Electric Stoves, Twin, Full, Queen Beds, New Mattress Sets, Bedroom Furniture, Tables & Chairs, Upholstered Furniture, Tools, T.V.s, Stereos. Everything for the home and you! Call 217-242-2252. TF if you need Parts for your mowers and tillers, Dorsey's hardware and Western Auto have a large selection of belts and parts and service and new equipment sales available. Winchester. 217-742-9241. TF oak tree Lawn Care Residential and commercial mowing, landscaping, trim bushes, clean gutters, etc. Call for details and pricing. 217-473-1286 or 217-617-5943. TF

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400D FOR RENT Pike County 2 br house for rent No smoking No pets. Security deposit required. 217-2854502. TF 1 and 2 BR apartments available. No smoking. No pets. Security deposit required. 217-285-4502 TF for rent: 2 BDR bungalow, newly remodeled, Pleasant Hill. References required. Send inquiries to: General delivery\ Rental. Pleasant Hill, IL 62366. TF for rent 3 room ground floor apartment in Pittsfield. Close to square. Absolutely no pets. 217285-4269. 7.23

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LARGE MULTI FAMILY yard sale. Fri., July 25, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sat., July 26, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. North of Hardin, next to Straight Home Bar and Grill (Sam and Grace Holland residence). Girls clothes: 0-5t, boys clothes: 0-14/16, juniors, women's, men's and big and tall men's clothes, toys, golf clubs, and household items. 7.23

multi-family yard sale Saturday, July 26, 7 a.m. 1 p.m. Located at 241 S. Monroe St., Pittsfield. Lots of housewares. Clothing, adult, youth boys, baby and baby supplies. Some antiques, toys and lots, lots more. 7.23 YARD SALE 204 Fair St., Pittsfield. July 25-26. 8 a.m. - ? Lots of Misc. Duke. 7.23 sale at the shed Lots of new items, linens, dishes, like new floral loveseat, lighted china cabinets, desks, hutches, chairs, dolls, Coke items. 4 1/2, miles south of New Canton on Hwy 96. Friday and Saturday, July 25 & 26. 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 7.23 getting rid of it all sale, bargains galore. Window A/C, microwaves, bike, steps, CDs, DVDs, books, puzzles, toys, household, holiday. Friday, 25th & Saturday, 26th, 8 a.m., 444 W. Adams, Pittsfield. 7.23

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 8TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTY PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS Bank Of America, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

14 CH 1

Michael I. Hagen aka Michael Hagen aka Michael Irvin Hagen; Reba N. Hagen aka Reba Hagen; The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; CERT MAIL Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants. Property Address: 15667 US Highway 54, Rockport, Illinois 62370 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on May 16, 2014, I, Sheriff, Paul Petty of Pike County, Illinois, will hold a sale on September 5, 2014 , commencing at 9 AM, at the Pike County Courthouse, 100 East Washington Street, Pittsfield, IL 62363, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: Commonly known as: 15667 US Highway 54, Rockport, Illinois 62370 P.I.N.: 75-004-03A First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $92662.98 The property will NOT be open for inspection

IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Pike County. The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 26122, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 7.23.14, 7.30, 8.6

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTY, PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association successor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation PLAINTIFF Vs.

RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE AUCTION

Thursday, August 7 • 6 PM

13 CH 00035

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 14-13-25209. 7.23.14, 7.30, 8.6

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MICHAEL L. MELTON, KIMBERLY A. MELTON, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the Judgment of Foreclosure entered on June 26, 2014, Circuit Judge David R. Cherry will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder the premises involved herein on August 18, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in the main hallway of the Scott County Courthouse, 35 East Market Street, Winchester, Illinois. The following information is given concerning said sale: A. Person to contact for information regarding the real estate: Ron Rose, Bank of Bluffs, P.O. Box 200, Bluffs, Illinois, 62621, telephone (217) 754-3373. B. Common address of the property: 118 South Brady Street, Bluffs, Illinois, 62621. C. Legal description of the property: Lots Number Twenty (20) and Twenty-one (21) in Charles Oakes’ Third Addition to the Village of Bluffs, Scott County, Illinois. D. The real estate is improved with a single-family residence. E. The real estate may be inspected prior to the sale by contacting Ron Rose. F. The time and place of the sale are as stated above. G. The terms of the sale are that the purchaser will pay ten percent (10%) of the purchase price on the day of sale, execute a purchase agreement, and pay the balance due within thirty (30) days, payment shall be by cash or certified funds; title insurance will be provided to the purchaser in the amount of the purchase price; the buyer will assume and pay all real estate taxes for the year 2014 and all subsequent years. H. The case title, case number and court in which the foreclosure was filed are as shown above. This document is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Bank of Bluffs, Plaintiff, By: RAMMELKAMP BRADNEY, P.C., Its attorneys, By: H. Allen Yow, Counsel Attorneys for Plaintiff: RAMMELKAMP BRADNEY, P.C. H. Allen Yow, Counsel 46 South Hill Street, P.O. Box 109 Winchester, Illinois, 62694 (217) 742-5215 7.23.14, 7.30, 8.6

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THURS., AUGUST 7 • 10:00 A.M. SALE TO BE HELD AT THE PIKE COUNTY FARM BUREAU BUILDING, 1301 E. WASHINGTON ST., PITTSFIELD, IL

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Tract 1 - 80 Acres ± Tract 2 - 80 Acres ± Tract 3 - 60 Acres ± (Subject to Survey)

Land is located approximately 7 miles southeast of Pittsfield, IL in Section 2 of Hardin Township (near the small village of Time). Be watching for pre-sale directional signs off County Hwy. 7, south of Pittsfield, IL. Tracts 1 & 3 represent productive tillable farmland. Tract 2 has productive cropland, as well as some very nice hunting/recreational acreage. FSA figures indicate 177.68 acres of cropland (FSA figures do not reflect additional cropland acres which have been obtained by recent clearing, tiling and terracing).

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320 W. Washington St., Pittsfield, Illinois 62363 •www.midwestlandsales.com • Ph: 217-285-6000 PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS New Listing: 30 Acres Great small hunting tract! Nice balance of timber & tillable Call Scott New Listing: 44.1 Acres Located close to state conservation area. Excellent building site! Call Scott 123 Acres Derry Township 80 Acres Tillable Call Scott 360 Acres With Cabin Located In Southern Pike County Excellent Hunting!! Call Scott 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

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ADAMS COUNTY, ILLINOIS PRICE REDUCED: 27 Acres Great hunting property, Creek, Timber, Pond, Comes with 5 year hunting lease on adjoining 13 acres $88,830 Call Scott PRICE REDUCED: 58 Acres Great investment property! Well balanced property with 25 tillable acres! $3,690/acre Call Scott CALHOUN COUNTY, ILLINOIS New Listing: 40 Acres Located near Hamburg, Excellent hunting property! $3,245/acre Call Kyle New Listing: 64.5 Acres Great farm located close to Kampsville, Priced Right! $2,800/acre Call Scott New Listing: 390 Acres Intensely managed turnkey hunting property! $3,800 Per Acre Call Scott 88 Acres Great Calhoun County recreational property! $3,200/acre Call Scott 550 Acres Unbelievable recreational property! Call Scott

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

PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS: PENDING: Home & small acreage Call Scott SOLD: 40 Acres With Home Excellent hunting property with nice home Call David SOLD: 68 Acres Almost 100% Tillable Land Located West Of Pittsfield $8,500/acre Call Scott SOLD: 15 Acres, Mostly timber, Nice creek located in Southern Pike County $3,590/acre Call Scott SOLD: 44 Acres All timber farm at the end of a dead end road! $3,290/acre Call Scott SOLD: 38 Acres Awesome hunting farm in Southern Pike County Call Scott PENDING: 84 Acres Excellent hunting property located in Southern Pike County In cooperation with Whitetail Properties

Call Scott SOLD: 245.5 Acres With Home, Perfect mix of timber and fields, located in great area $3,395/acre SOLD: 83 Acres With Home, 21 Acres Tillable, Balance Timber, Perfect Hunting Property! $3,750/acre Call Scott SOLD: 75 Acres Great hunting property located in Northern Calhoun County $3,750/acre Call Scott SOLD: 71 Acres Prime bottom land tillable $10,800/ acre

JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS: New Listing: 41 Acres Great hunting & building location, $3,990/acre Call Kyle New Listing: 105 Acres Big timber property located in a great area! $2,990/acre Call Scott MONTGOMERY COUNTY, ILLINOIS: New Listing: 54 Acres Secluded Property With 4 Acre Lake Call Kyle DEKALB COUNTY, MISSOURI: New Listing: 203 Acres 162 Acres in tillable Great investment property Call Keith

LINN COUNTY, MISSOURI: New Listing: 74 Acres Nice agricultural farm offering 6% return on investment Call Keith SULLIVAN COUNTY, MISSOURI: New Listing: 20 Acres. Nice affordable property Call Keith New Listing: 58 Acres Hunting farm with home Call Keith New Listing: 80 Acres Nice balance of timber & tillable Call Keith New Listing: 96 Acres Huge bordering timber & priced right! Call Keith New Listing: 140 Acres Turnkey Northern Missouri hunting farm Call Keith

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ADAMS COUNTY, ILLINOIS: PENDING: 33 Acres Great duck hunting potential *broker interest SOLD: 40 Acres Located 15 minutes from Quincy on a dead end road, Proven farm, $3,650/acre Call Scott SOLD: 171 Acres Great tillable farm with excellent income potential! SOLD: 7.5 Acres m/l Beautiful building site located close to Siloam Springs State Park $3,400/acre Call Scott SOLD: 138 acres Nice mix of timber and tillable Call Scott CALHOUN COUNTY, ILLINOIS: SOLD: 45.61 Acres Located in Northern Calhoun County, Solid Timber, Great Hunting Farm $3,950/acre Your LocaL TrusTed resource

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SCHUYLER COUNTY, ILLINOIS: PENDING: 125 Acres Great mixed property MONTGOMERY COUNTY, ILLINOIS: SOLD: 41 Acres Awesome hunting property SCHUYLER COUNTY, ILLINOIS: SOLD: 71 Acres 20 Acres Tillable, balance in timber, Great hunting farm! $3,490/acre Call Scott AUDRAIN COUNTY, MISSOURI: SOLD: 27 Acres, 100% Tillable, Offering 5% Return On Investment MONROE COUNTY, MISSOURI: SOLD: 50 Acres m/l Great hunting property with small cabin LINN COUNTY, MISSOURI: SOLD: 40 Acres Great Investment Property with excellent hunting Call Keith for

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320 W. Washington Street Pittsfield, Illinois 62363

SONYA MILLER (217) 653-2943

ELAINE HOAGLIN (217) 491-1141

KEN RENOUD 285-4749

KAREN McCONNELL (217) 723-4217

ANGELA MOSS 285-2126

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JOYCE MILLER-BOREN 217-257-6196

DENNIS & JUDY DOUGLAS 285-6885

LLOYD PHILLIPS (217) 335-2050

NEW LITING-PITTSFIELD-17916 369TH PLEASANT HILL, (In Martinsburg)-Ten year old modular family home situated on two acres; this home features, GFA CA maintenance free vinyl siding, very well insulated, county water, septic, patio; three roomy bedrooms, living room, dining room and very attractive kitchen; bath plus master bath, and utility room, crawl space, some appliances to convey. This home is snuggled in the little burg of Martinsburg on a black top road. The property is very well taken care of, has great neighbors, very private. This is a great opportunity for that country living, yet just a few miles from Pittsfield and Pleasant Hill, on a good paved road. Call DAVID NEW LISTING-PITTSFIELD-212 FAIR ST.-Two story family home that features; three bedrooms up and master bedroom downstairs; roomy living and dining room; two baths; and utility room on lower level; GFA, CA, maintenance free vinyl siding; two car attached garage and all appliances to convey. This home is close to schools, great neighborhood, very reasonably priced, and very efficient; this home is situated on .31 acre m/l. Call DAVID NEW LISTING-PITTSFIELD-440 WEST PERRY-Extremely clean and well maintained ranch home in a great neighborhood; three bedrooms, GFA, CA, low maintenance, new carpet and laminate floors, priced to sell, motivated seller. Call SONYA NEW LISTING-BARRY-26889 COUNTY HIGHWAY 4-Very nice two bedroom home near Eldara, situated on one acre m/l; home features; CA, furnace only three years old, newer windows, newer roof, and much much more. Call DAVID MILTON-716 WEST PITTSFIELD ST.-Very nice ranch family home that features; two bedrooms, one bath, kitchen and living room; GFA, CA, newer roof, much more. Great starter home or for someone wanting to down size. This home is situated on a large lot on the West end of Milton. Great small town atmosphere; a MUST SEE!! Call Karen McConnell. PLEASANT HILL-201 EAST QUINCY-Majestic two story family home; three + bedrooms, all have walk-in closets; two big baths; impressive foyer; den; upper floor sunroom; living, dining, and family room; library room; garage; full basement; all electric; CA; maintenance free vinyl siding; new 50 gal. water heater; has front, side and back porch; 13x8 storage shed and child’s play house; This home would make and excellent Bed and Breakfast investment. Motivated Seller!! Call KEN REDUCED By-$7500- PITTSFIELD- 699 SOUTH WALNUT -MOTIVATED SELLER!!- Ranch home with four bedrooms, two baths, full finished basement, one car attached garage, CA, GFA, newer roof, remodeled bathrooms, new carpet/flooring, and newer appliances to convey, lots of storage situated on large lot. Great investment!! Call DAVID PITTSFIELD-690 SOUTH WALNUT-MOTIVATED SELLER!!-Excellent three/four bedroom, two baths, 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 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 Opportunity! Call KEN PENDING-VACANT BUILDING LOT COUNTRY ROOTS-PITTSFIELD 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-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-HIGHWAY 54-1.85 Acres/ml of commercial acreage located in the Industrial Park. Great location, great business investment and opportunity!! Priced to sell, motivated seller. Call DAVID PITTSFIELD-REDUCED!!-414 WEST FAYETTE-MOTIVATED SELLER!!-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. A MUST SEE!! Call ELAINE NEBO-14026 395th Ave. Super nice story and half family home situated on 4+ acres m/l! Home features, four bedrooms, four ½ baths; family room, dining room and a great kitchen, concrete and tumbled marble counter tops, whole house was totally remodeled in 2005, GEO, slate tile, all kitchen appliance convey. Very well maintained home. Call DAVID MILTON-Lot measuring 180x170 with four buildings, located in the center of Milton. Great investment and business opportunity. Call DAVID 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 AND SOLD PENDING-PITTSFIELD-COUNTRY ROOTS-RESIDENTIAL BUILDING LOT PENDING-PITTSFIELD-521 WEST JEFFERSON-In cooperation with Pike County Real Estate. PENDING-PITTSFIELD-501 SOUTH MADISON SOLD-PLEASANT HILL-203 WEST TEMPERANCE-In cooperation with McKee Real Estate. SOLD-PITTSFIELD-648 SOUTH WALNUT SOLD-PITTSFIELD- 328 CROSSMAN LANE SOLD-PITTSFIELD-437 WEST WASHINGTON Broker Owned

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NEW LISTING-Pittsfield-38185 205th Ave.-Great 4BR family home just minutes from town. Nice open porch. $150’s. NEW LISTING-Pittsfield-443 Susie Dr.-Cute 3BR 2BA home on quiet street with nice deck and great family room. $70’s. NEW LISTING-Summer Hill-32739 Jim Town Hollow Rd.-3BR 1BA bungalow with 2 car detached garage with new windows. Move-in ready! $50’s. Barry-1132 Rodgers St.-Older 2 story 4BR home priced to sell. Motivated Seller!!! $40’s. Barry-233 Tremont-3BR 2BA home with 2 car detached garage in nice neighborhood. Priced to sell!! $70’s. Barry-1159 Pratt St.-Beautiful 4BR home all updated. Move-in ready!! $90’s. PRICE REDUCED-Barry-1300 Pratt St.-Very nice 3BR home on 3 acres +/- with new bathrooms, beautiful new carpet, oak cabinets in kitchen and 2 fireplaces. Very nice neighborhood. $140’s. Barry-#2 Orchard Drive-Beautiful 3BR 2BA ranch home with attached 2 car garage in Barry’s newest subdivision. $150’s. Barry-1415 Mortimer St.-Quality 3BR 2BA home with 2 car attached garage and large 2 car detached garage with apartment sitting on 2.86 acres. $160’s. Baylis-350 Main St.-Nice 1-story home with 2bedrooms and 1 bath. $50’s. Fowler-1460 Gilmoor Dr.-3BR 1BA home in quiet country sitting with fishing rights to private lake within minutes from Quincy. $120’s. Griggsville-416 E. Chestnut-Nice 3BR 2BA home on 2 corner lots. Nice deck areas and partial fenced-in yard. $50’s. Griggsville-116 S. Pearl-Nice remodeled 3BR 2BA home on corner lot. Motivated seller! $60’s. PRICE REDUCED-Griggsville-315 E. Quincy St.-Very nice 2BR home with 2 car detached garage and machine shed on corner lot. $60’s. Griggsville-111 Congress St.-Very nice 3BR, 2BA home with detached garage. Nice backyard. Much remodeling has been done. Great woodwork! $70’s. Griggsville-411 S. Wall-Immaculate 3BR brick ranch home on corner lot. Priced below market! Call our office for more details!! $150’s. NEW PRICE-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. Hardin-HC 61 Box 16A-Amazing 3BR, 2BA rustic log home with large garage/workshop, machine shed and 90 acres of prime hunting land. Milton-550 N. Lester-3BR 2BA trailer with new metal roof and garage sitting on double lot. $30’s. PRICE REDUCED-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! PRICE REDUCED-Mozier-Hwy. 96-Large brick home on 30 acres, all timber & brush with river frontage. $100’s. Nebo-13192 County Highway 7-Very good 3BR 2BA home on 1.5 lots with fenced-in yard and nice outbuilding. $70’s. Nebo-RR, Box 35A-Very nice home with full basement in a beautiful secluded location with nice pond. $190’s. New Canton-195 Mississippi-5BR 2BA home on corner lot with big yard located across from the park. $50’s. New Canton-425 Mississippi St.-Excellent 3BR home. All appliances convey. Many good updates. $50’s. New Canton-125 S. Quincy-3BR two story home with newer roof and siding. Priced to sell! $60’s. New Canton-23958 260th St.-Beautiful 3BR, 3BA brick ranch home with full basement. 40 acres of hunting with another small home & workshop also included! $300’s. New Hartford-21672 US Hwy. 54-3BR 2BA manufactured home with 30 x 40 garage/workshop with all utilities. Many potential uses!! $70’s. Pearl-405 West Street-Nice 2BR modular home with garden shed, outbuilding and fully furnished. $40’s. Pittsfield-639 E. Washington St.-One of the most desirable classic homes in this area in a beautiful setting! 5BR 4+BA , energy efficient and maintenance-free exterior. Call our office for your private showing!! $300’s. Pittsfield-1 Christine Ct.-Newer sprawling 4BR ranch home near golf course. Too many amenities to mention! A must see!! $200’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-357 Cherry St.-Remodeled 4BR 2BA home with many updates and over 1,600 sq. feet of living space. $120’s. Pittsfield-505 Piper Lane-Beautiful original woodwork sets this 2 story 3BR 1.5BA home apart from others. A must see!!! $100’s.

Pittsfield-430 Clarksville Rd.-Beautiful 3BR home with full finished basement. Very neat and clean. Move-in ready! $100’s. Pittsfield-675 Kandy St.-Outstanding 3BR ranch home in desirable South location with many updates. $90’s. Pittsfield-601 N. Monroe-Super spacious 5+BR 3.5BA home with updated heating, cooling, wiring & plumbing. Absolutely must see to appreciate!! $90’s. Pittsfield-524 Liberty St.-3BR home with new kitchen, bath, floorings, paint, roof, insulation in attic and crawl space, and light fixtures. $80’s. Pittsfield-507 Liberty St.-Nice 3BR family home in a quiet neighborhood with nice back yard. $80’s. Pittsfield-345 South Illinois St.-3BR 1BA home with nice 2 car garage at the south end of town close to High School and Middle School. Motivated Seller! Make an offer! $70’s. Pittsfield-511 W. Oklahoma-5BR 2BA manufactured home with lots of space to work with. Needs some cosmetic work. Great potential at a great price! $60’s. Pittsfield-703 N. Jackson-4BR home with new roof, bath and flooring. Bank owned. $60’s. Pittsfield-339 S. Illinois-2BR vinyl sided maintenance free home with new kitchen, bath and flooring. Bank owned. $60’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-327 Crossman Lane-Nice 2BR 1BA home with hardwood floors in a nice location. $50’s. PRICE REDUCED-Pittsfield-316 Spring St.-Nice 3BR 1BA ranch style home; would make great starter home or rental property. $40’s. Pittsfield-218 E. Benson-2BR 1BA ranch home with 1 car garage/carport and hardwood floors. $40’s. Pittsfield-637 N. Jackson-Large 1½ story home, very spacious. Needs some TLC. $40’s. PRICE REDUCED-Pleasant Hill-302 E. Mosier-Affordable 3BR 2BA ranch style home in a nice location. Some finishing required. $60’s. Pleasant Hill-13306 St. Hwy. 96-Very clean 2BR ranch home with 1 car garage sitting on 2.3 acres with 2 outbuildings. Move-in ready! $80’s. PRICE REDUCED-Pleasant Hill-15005 383rd St.-Beautiful 20 year old 3BR 2BA brick ranch home with 2,100 sq. ft. sitting on 4.5 acres. $160’s. Rockport-27844 Dutch Creek Rd.-Beautiful 2BR home, totally remodeled, includes 3 acres, large machine shed, older barn & 2 grain bins. $100’s. Rockport-18327 St. Hwy. 96-Unique 3BR 2BA home with 3 car and 1 car detached garages. Excellent landscaping in a nice location. $150’s. Summer Hill-32851 200th Ave.-Newer 4BR home, all updated, with nice finished workshop, on double lot. 90’s. Winchester-834 Old Highway Road-Beautiful 5BR 3.5BA brick home sitting on 3.1 acres with large wooded lot. $800’s.

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Barry-Good building site on a 1.88 acre tract of land located on Old Hwy 36 North of Barry Illinois. Includes a 20X 40 shed that has been sided and painted. Give us a call to take look!! PRICE REDUCED-Barry-1 acre +/- building site located between Barry and New Canton. Utilities are available. Barry-1400 Rodgers St.-Nice shop with geo-thermal in great location. Griggsville-Nice building site on Walnut Street in Griggsville. Motivated Seller! PRICE REDUCED-Griggsville-706 N. Chandler-2 vacant building lots in good location with all utilities available on one lot. New Canton-110 N. Main-81 x 40 building in New Canton currently occupied by Darci’s Restaurant, includes small adjacent lot to the West. PRICE REDUCED-Pittsfield-S. Memorial St.-Nice 60’ x 232’ building lot on the South side of town. Pittsfield-Lot 7 Panther Creek Subdivision-Great building location in one of Pittsfield’s newest & best subdivisions. Lot size is 0.81 acres. Pittsfield-25340 390th St.-20 x 30 building with city water, septic, electric, and propane tank sitting on 3.7 acres. Zoned commercial or residential. 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-228 & 229 W. Jefferson & 231 W. Adams St-16-1BR, 1-2BR and 1-3BR apartments (Capps Apartments) and a 3BR home for sale. Great investment opportunity!

Pittsfield-Bowlers Universe-Business opportunity – consisting of bowling alley, snack bar, lounge and new gaming machines. Call our office for more details!

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NEW LISTING-Pike County 77 acres +/- Pleasant Hill TWP. Nice recreational farm with high fencing. 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 and Pike County 1,147 acres +/- Belleview and Spring Creek TWPs. Huge farm with 3 homes, including nice lodge, guest house, secluded lake, and several machine sheds. Farm earns over $135,000 annual income from tillable & CRP income. Calhoun and Pike County 654 acres +/- Carlin and Pearl TWPs. Beautiful 4BR 4BA home sitting on an enormous trophy deer hunting farm with big timber! Calhoun County 401 acres +/- Hardin TWP. Huge hunting farm with 70 acres tillable, secluded on dead end road with older home and outbuildings. Calhoun County 328 acres +/- Belleview & Carlin TWPs. Large, authentic cedar log home sits on this fabulous recreational farm earning nearly $23,000 annual income! Calhoun County 125 acres +/- Carlin TWP. Super hunting farm with big timber, 26 acres tillable and cozy cabin on secluded black top road!! Very unique property! Pike and Calhoun County 1,147 acres +/- Spring Creek and Belleview TWPs. Huge farm with 3 homes, including nice lodge, guest house, secluded lake, and several machine sheds. Farm earns over $135,000 annual income from tillable & CRP income. PRICE REDUCED-Pike County 661 acres +/- Spring Creek TWP. Breathtaking recreational farm with incredible Tennessee log home. Big timber, big deer, big opportunity!! Pike and Calhoun County 654 acres +/- Pearl and Carlin TWPs. Beautiful 4BR 4BA home sitting on an enormous trophy deer hunting farm with big timber! Pike County 534 acres +/- Pleasant Vale TWP. Large recreational farm with fantastic log home and incredible hunting with income. Pike County 502 acres +/- Spring Creek TWP. Large, scenic hunting farm with 126 acres tillable earning almost $27,000 annual cash rent, gorgeous 12 acre lake! Pike County 501 acres +/- Spring Creek & Pearl TWPs. Awesome hunting farm with marketable timber and over $21,000 annual income from tillable & CRP. 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 163 acres +/- Derry TWP. Excellent hunting tract in a great deer management area with 70 acres tillable. PRICE REDUCED-Pike County 126 acres +/- Pleasant Vale TWP. Beautiful hunting farm with approx. 40 acres tillable. Absolutely loaded with wildlife!! 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 78 acres +/- Spring Creek TWP. Great hunting farm with 37 acres CRP and established food plots. Farm lays beautiful for deer hunting! Pike County 66 acres +/- Pearl TWP. Big timber hunting farm with 2BR home and outbuildings. Pike County 44 acres +/- Hardin TWP. Secluded all timber farm excellent for deer and turkey hunting. Pike County 40 acres +/- Pleasant Vale TWP-Awesome hunting farm including 3BR, 3BA brick home, smaller home & workshop. Great secluded, quiet setting! Pike County 30 acres +/- Pleasant Vale TWP. Small farm that hunts big! Includes and older home needing work & a nice machine shed/workshop. PRICE REDUCED-Pike County 22 acres +/- Martinsburg TWP. Great farm with all timber, along Honey Creek. 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-Griggsville-33998 Hwy. 107-One of a kind 3BR 2BA log home sitting on 7.5 acres in a beautiful rural setting. In cooperation with Whitetail Properties. SALE PENDING-PRICE REDUCED-Pittsfield-1033 Sunset-Immaculate newly updated 3BR brick home with 1 car attached garage. Move-in ready! $130’s. 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. $80’s. SALE PENDING-Pittsfield-20340 County Highway 11-Large 4BR home with 3 car attached garage and finished basement. In cooperation with Whitetail Properties. SALE PENDING-Barry-1155 Bainbridge-3BR 2BA home in immaculate condition with 1 car detached garage. Move-in ready! $50’s. SALE PENDING-Martinsburg-36840 180th Ave.-2BR 2BA home with 2 car detached garage sitting on 4 acres +/- with many updates. $60’s.

SALE PENDING-Pittsfield-525 N. Memorial-Large older home, partially updated, needs some work. Great rental! $30’s. SALE PENDING-New Canton-24765 270th St.-Beautiful 1900 sq. ft. new home, unfinished inside. Includes 3 acres, older home & barn. SALE PENDING-Pittsfield-501 S. Madison-3BR 3BA ranch home with full finished basement and 3 car attached garage on nice lot. In cooperation with McCartney Real Estate. SALE PENDING-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. SALE PENDING-PRICE REDUCED-Pittsfield-521 W. Jefferson-Nice 4BR 2BA family home with 2 car detached garage and maintenance free exterior. $70’s. SALE PENDING-Pittsfield-318 Piper Lane-Superb older 2 story 3-4BR home with exquisite wood working, staircase and foyer sitting on 2.25 acres. $140’s.

SOLD-Pittsfield-332 Walnut-Beautifully decorated 2BR home with nice built-in’s in South location. Move-in ready! $70’s. SOLD-NEW LISTING-Pittsfield-Nice 80 x 172 building lot on West Morrison Street. City utilities available. SOLD-Pike County 160 acres +/- Kinderhook TWP. Prime tillable tract. In cooperation with Sullivan Auctioneers. SOLD-NEW LISTING-Calhoun County 60 acres +/- Belleview TWP. Great investment farm with 53 acres CRP earning $7,977 annual income, plus good deer hunting! SOLD-Scott County 80 acres +/- Bloomfield TWP. Big timber hunting farm overlooking the Illinois River bottom. SOLD-NEW LISTING-Pike County 92 acres +/- Hadley TWP. Big timber hunting farm loaded with deer and turkeys, 10 acres tillable and nice creek running through it.

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Remember Land Specialist Chris Comer Call for a no obligation property evaluation

CHRIS COMER • 573-248-6461 Main office: 855-573-5263, Ext. 715 Email: ccomer@trophypa.com Licensed in IL and MO. Specialize in 10-31 Tax Exchange www.trophypa.com

• 202 E Quincy – 2 story home possible 4 bdrs • 206 E Quincy – 2 bdr bungalow • 208 E Quincy – Additional income from upstairs apartment • 304 W Bottom St.S –O 2L bdr Dbungalow • 302 W Thomas St – 2 bdr bungalow, large lot • 305 Commerce – 3 bdr ranch • Storage units • 501 S Carolina – Hand crafted wood interior • 113 E. Quincy St – Retail space with unfinished apartment in rear • 301 W. Quincy – 2 bdr., 1 bath • 300 Clay St. 3 bdr ranch, attached garage, $21,000 • 301 Clay St. – 3 bdr ranch, $17,000. • 201SE. LD OHoward • 308S E.O Howard LD

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

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Come look at this 3 bdr ranch with large living room w/fireplace, kitchen, summer kitchen, 1 bath, utility room. Large garden spot. Detached garage. 1 acre, m/l.

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Fingertips

Insurance & Real Estate, Inc.

Website - www.CarterNetworkRealty.com Phone - (217) 285-4300

245 S. Monroe St., Pittsfield IL 62363

Charming 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with full basement. Oversize lot, detached 2.5 car garage, and plenty of storage space. Eat in kitchen and formal dining room that could be a family room. Large family room with gas fireplace. Spacious master bedroom with a walk in closet. Fourth bedroom currently being used as a den. Granite counter tops in bathrooms with gorgeous wood floors thru out lower level. Beautiful remodeled front porch with stained plank and huge stamped concrete patio. It is surrounded by professional landscaping provided for additional entertaining space. New roof on garage in 2014. New brick in kitchen and two upstairs bedrooms remodeled in 2013. One bedroom has new built in bookshelf in 2013. $221,900. Call Charlene 217-473-8246

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Thomas E. McKee, Broker

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

535 Part St. Nebo - Good 6 room, 2 BR, a BA, frame ranch style house with attached garage. 245 S. Main St. Nebo - 3 bed, 1 bath bungalow. 104 Randall Drive- 3 bed, 2 bath, large garage. Great location. 201 West Quincy Pleasant Hill - 1 1/2 story, 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, covered porch/gazebo. Very well kept house. Pleasant Hill- 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, nice house, good location, new furnace and air, great location! 5th and Orrill St Pleasant Hill- Good 45x60 Morton Building situated on 1 1/2 lots.. 560 E Park Street Nebo IL- 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, dettached garage, 2 covered porches, Great house. 102 East Clinton Street- Good 5 room, 2 bedroom, 1 bath bungalow. 1100 sq. ft. R.R. #1 Nebo, IL (Belleview) Good Man/Frame 7 room, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. 1456 sqft, GFA/CAC, 2 car det. Garage & shop, car port, pool & new roof. 609 Bottom St. Pleasant Hill - Good frame 7 RM, 3 BR, 2 BA, recently updated CAC, GFA, det. garage.

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Pike County Fair crowns royalty

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Jacqueline Bingham,front, center, was crowned the 2014 Miss Pike County Fair Queen Thursday night at the fair in Pleasant Hill. She is the daughter of Wayne and Kristine Bingham of Griggsville. Standing, left to right, runners-up, Skylar Vincent Miss Photogenic and Peoples Choice, Alyson Hale second runner-up, 2013 Miss Pike County Nikki Rumple, Colae Johnson first runner-up and Miss Congeniality and Samantha Clostemary Miss Swimsuit.

Photo courtesy of Debbie Harshman/The Paper, Barry

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Young beauties filled the stage for the Junior Miss Pike County Fair. Winner were, left to right Madison Baker second runner-up, 2013 Pike County Jr. Miss Ali Browning, 2014 Junior Miss Pike County Emma Mann, seated., Chandler Hayden, first runner-up, and Ashlyn Crohn, Peoples Choice. Mann also won Congeniality and Photogenic

The Tiny Tot contest was filled with future pageant contestants. Seated left to right, Savannah Caldwell, second runnerup, Kaylee Gunder, Miss Tiny Tot, Lucas Frieden, Mr. Tiny Tot, last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mr. Tiny Tot Colin Borrowman, and William Walson, first runner up. Standing, Charlee Lowe, first runner-up, Levi Ramsey, second runner-up, Lane Main, most photogenic.

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Contestants in the Little Mr and Miss were very formally dressed for their pageant, Winner were, left to right, Derreck McCarter peoples choice, , Louis Barnes, second runner up Mason Sapp Mr. Photogenic, 2014 Little Mr. Jacob Browning, 2014 Little Miss Avery Wyatt, first runner up, Chatum Rennecker, second runner-up, Ava Brown, Kaylee Toohill, Miss Photogenic and peoples choice. Brady Lowe was the boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; first runner-up

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Left: Everyone enjoyed the prince and princess pageantat the Pike County Fair. Winners were, left to right, Wayde Barnes, photogenic, Cole Walston, second runner up, Kyle Martin, first runner-up; 2014 Prince JT Walston, 2014 Princess Rilee Walston, Katy Rennecker, first runner-up; Aslyn Wyatt, second runner-up; Sonny Picone, photogenic and Regan Wellman, peoples choice.

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Mrs. Senior Citizen of the Pike County Fair this year is Carlene Cress of Pleasant Hill. Cress, center, was crowned by the 2014 Miss Pike County Fair, Jacqueline Bingham, left, and Emma Mann, the 2014 Junior Miss. Also assisting with the crowning ceremony was the 2013 first runner-up in the Little Miss, Beretta Winchell.

Below: Winners in the Pike County Fair baby contest pageant were, in front, left to right, overall winners, Knox Rennecker, son of Chad and Lindsey Rennecker of Barry and Harper Lash, daughter of Jessica and Dustin Nash of Griggsville, Standing, Brantley White, winner of most handsome eyes, personality and most photogenic, Nolan Dunahee, most handsome baby boy and was second runner-up for boys; Leroy Branham, won most hair and was first runner-up, Trinity Akers, won prettiest girl, best attire and was first runner-up; Brooklyn Main, first runner-up and most hair and Jamie Utterback, biggest smile,and happiest. C

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

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Yaeger-Cox families and friends gathered at Charles and Judy Cox’s farm Sunday, June 29 to celebrate the Yaeger-Cox Farm reaching Sesquicentennial status this year and Ardeth Cox Simmons’s 80th birthday. Charles and Judy are the fifth generations to own the farm. Family members who attended were front: Bryce Cox, left, Leonid Camera, Tanner Lear, Harley Lear, second row; Rodney and Reece Cox, left, Marilyn Yaeger Riley, Betty Cox, Ann Yaeger, Conner Bridgewater, third row; Agnes Norton Peile, left, Judy Cox, Karen Cox Beard, Ardeth Cox Simmons, Janice Cox Walker,

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perous farmers, stock-raisers and stock-feeders of this section of the state. After John G Yaeger’s death in 1942 he willed 40 acres to his daughter, Ada Mae Yaeger Cox. She then purchased the other 40 acres from her brother Howard. Ada and her husband Hubert Ivan Cox lived in the original house that Andrew Yaeger built. Ada Yaeger Cox died in 1964 and her son Ronald Y. Cox inherited one-fourth of the farm and bought the other three-fourths from his brother and sister. Ronald and wife Doloris lived on the farm until Ronald’s death in 1991.

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Illini welcomes new pharmacist Illini Community Hospital’s Director of Pharmacy, Mark Tatum, has announced the hire of Caitlin Barton as a new pharmacist at the facility. “Caitlin is a recent graduate and I am very pleased that she’s chosen to begin her career as a pharmacist at Illini,” Tatum said. “She brings many new skills and ideas that I know will only enhance our ability to offer very good care to our patients.” Barton graduated in May of 2014 from the St. Louis College of Pharmacy in St. Louis, with a Doctor of Pharmacy Degree. She currently resides in Pittsfield. “I was extremely impressed with Caitlin’s desire to work in a smaller facility and to accept the many chal-

lenges that come with working at a smaller hospital,” Tatum said. “I welcome her to Illini and I hope that our community will welcome her as well.” Barton says she is equally as eager to begin her career at Illini. “I am so very excited to be starting out my career as a pharmacist here at Illini,” Barton said. “I hope to expand my knowledge in pharmacy practice, meet new people and develop great relationships with our patients as well as my fellow coworkers. Everyone here seems to be so nice and helpful, so I know I am going to love it!” The Illini pharmacy serves the pharmaceutical needs of the various departments within the hospital.

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Each year Longaberger Baskets have a promotion for breast cancer awareness and education named Horizon of Hope. This year a local event was held at the Community Center in Pittsfield, July 16 with Sherri Howland, right, breast cancer survior, as guest speaker. Roberta Dolbeare, left, a Longaberger dealer, hosted the event and said Longaberger has been doing the promotion for 20 years and has donated $20 million dollars to the cause. A portion of each sale of selected baskets from July through October funds the program.

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Parents may pay technology fee at Western By beth zumwalt The Weekly Messenger With the Western School District working to provide each student in the district with an I-Pad, the district is also looking at how to protect its investment. The situation was discussed at the July 16 board meeting. High school principal Connie Thomas told the board there are different options available to the district including a technology fee, which would be about $95 per student, having parents pay for I-Pad insurance or asking parents to see if the I-Pad can be covered by their homeowner’s polcity. The board also discussed buying Otterboxes,a protective case for the devices. at a cost of $55 each. The school would need 100. “If there is a no consequence if they break it, they won’t care,” Dr. Korhan Raig, a board member, said. Some board members questioned what repercussions would occur if the student did not pay the fee and the general consensus was if the fee wasn’t paid, the I-Pad could not leave the building. Teachers are hoping to use the I-Pad in the classroom on a daily basis and will most likely have homework assignments that involved the device. It was also questioned if students who are eligible for free and reduced lunches and free books could be charged a technology or any other kind of fee. Thomas told the board the I-Pads

come with two years of AppleCare, a warranty program, meaning having a screen replaced could cost about $75. “If the parent signs an agreement they will pay for damages and we can charge them for the cost of repairs, that might work,” Thomas said. “The $95 technology fee would be used against the deductible. For instance, an I-Pad is damaged and it cost $45 to fix it, there is still $50 in the account.” Raif suggested refunding any unused amount back to the parents at the end of the year or holding it to be used for the following year. Thomas was instructed to gather more information as the board recognized the need to have a plan in place before school starts. The discussion about the I-Pads followed a presentation by the school’s math department that has been working to bring Western’s math program into Common Core standards. The teachers said they have settled on “Engage New York Curriculum” a program currently in use in the Payson and Liberty School district with a lot of success. “Our clear goal is to reach the benchmarks and be consistent in the benchmarks,” Nancy Jane Smith, a teacher told the board. Smith explained the program breaks each level down into six modeules with printable lessons in each module. “You can print them off by topic,” she said. “There are also aps we can

use. There are aps you can use with a stylus and videos students can watch that will explain the same thing the teacher said in the classroom. It will be more hands-on for the student, get the kid more engaged, raise their confidence. Once they discover it, they will own it.” Terry Roberson, superintendent of the district, asked about the slow learner or the child who isn’t achieving. Smith said she believes kids will work among themselves and help one another. “It’s not like the old days where you handed out a page with 50 problems, all just alike,” she said. “The kids will talk about it, brainstorm about it and become problem solvers. More kids will get more.” Smith also said included in the Engage New York Curriculum are extension activities to be used as a way to push those students who excel. Susan Stout, another math teacher at Western said she has talked to other teacher who have used the program “Teachers who have used it, say students are much more engaged,” Stout said. “It’s more individualized and that helps.” Robertson said he hoped the program was all it was touted to be. “I’ve seen too many grade school and high school students who thought they got an outstanding math education, only to get to college and find out they had not,” he said.

Shift on at Pleasant Hill School District By beth zumwalt The Weekly Messenger Putting the shift on has become a term most used in baseball but the Pleasant Hill School Board is doing some shifting of their own. The decision was made at the July 14 school board meeting. Superintendent Ron Edwards and Jeff Shireman, dean of students, will be moving to the high school and high school principal Ryan Lowe will be moving to the grade school. Edwards will be the principal at the high school. The move will allow Edwards

and Shireman to teach ag construction or industrial arts. Haines Moss, the previous industrial arts teacher, retired at the end of the school year leaving the position open. “Mr. Shireman will teach three classes a day at the high school, where he taught two at the elementary,” Edwards said. “It will save us a salary.” The board also set lunch prices and kept the increase as minimal as possible, raising the cost of the lunch only five cents and everything else staying steady. The school district’s three new

Griggsville-Perry School hires new legal counsel By beth zumwalt The Weekly Messenger The Griggsville-Perry school board voted to hire new legal counsel for the district at its board meeting Wednesday, July 16. "In my personal experience, typically when a new superintendent comes in, that is discussed," Janet Gladu, new GriggsvillePerry superintendent, said. The board hired Miller, Tracy, Braun, Funk and Miller, Ltd from Monticello as the district's new representation. Gladu explained that she thinks they'll be a good fit for the school. "They only do educational law," Gladu said. "They walk into a room and you know they're there." The board also voted to increase participation fees to $60 for each high school sport with a maximum of $120 per family and $40 for each junior high sport with a maximum of $80 per family and a total district maximum of $120 per family. Referee pay was increased by $5 to make their pay closer to what other school districts pay officials. Several changes were made to the handbook at the meeting as well. According to the handbook, yoga pants can be worn under other clothing such as shorts or with an appropriate length top that ensures modesty. Tights should also be worn under shirts or shorts with a top of appropriate length. The handbook also changed the honor roll to 3.5 GPA and above and no student can have a D and be on the honor roll. "D is not honor roll material," Gladu said.

The amount of days students get for pre-arranged college visits has also been raised. Juniors will receive two days when previously they only had one and seniors will receive five days instead of the two they received in the past. Students must also provide proof that they visited a college. The last handbook change involved students entering the Griggsville-Perry school district after homeschooling. Those students will be placed at the most appropriate grade level according to available data including placement testing, and grades, records or documentation from the completed homeschooling program. The board also voted to dismiss classes at 2:30 p.m. through Aug. 29 due to heat. "We're not fully air-conditioned," Gladu said. The board was grateful to Pittsfield Walmart for awarding the school a $1,000 grant. That money will be used to create a new third grade class so that the school has two. Before adjourning the board voted on several personnel matters. Penny Decker was hired as an elementary special education teacher and Douglas Cruthis was hired as a middle school special education teacher. Scott Cowell was hired to be the new high school business teacher. The board also accepted the resignation of the driver's education, health and P.E. teacher, Chelsy Durbin and the retirement of history teacher, Donna Claxton. The board rehired Linda Spencer, Tammy DeJaynes, Karen Allen, Alicia Evans, Michelle Jacobs, Lori Stauffer, Kara Jockisch and Monique Hyde.

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buses will arrive the first week in August. The three buses cost $191,900 and one has only 9,000 miles . After a brief closed session, the board voted to hire Kindra French, the high school math teacher, as the quiz bowl sponsor at the high school. Earlier the board had accepted the resignation of Kelly Campbell from the quiz bowl advisor position. The board learned football camp will be July 28, with practice staring Aug. 11. The Wolves will host Triopia Aug. 29 in the first game of the season.

Illini construction progressing This marks the third week for Illini Community Hospital’s 2-phase construction project and, while changes aren’t as visible to the public, work is progressing nicely on the first phase of the project. “Any time you’re building a structure that’s healthcare related, it takes a good deal of time due to the many safety measures that have to be put in place,” said Kathy Hull, President and CEO of Illini. “The construction team is pleased with the progress to this point and feels that everything is going as planned so far.” Work to the exterior of the building will begin this week with the demolition of the awning on the West end of the facility. The West entrance of the building that leads into the Strauss Wing will be closed to everyone except construction personnel. “We knew that this entrance would be closed for a considerable amount of time due to the construction, which is why we’ve been asking

everyone to enter at the front of the hospital,” Hull said. “We understand that this may mean a little farther walk to get to the entrance of the building, but we encourage anyone who may have trouble walking the extended distance to please call ahead and we will make arrangements to help them.” The work in the shelled space above the Emergency Department continues as crews are working on plumbing and getting the area laid out for the new areas for the Consulting Physicians Clinic and Outpatient Services/Oncology. Visitors to the hospital will also notice a major change when it comes to the Coffee Shop located on the 1st floor of the hospital. Due to the construction, the Coffee Shop will close effective Tuesday, July 29th. The services of the Coffee Shop will be offered out of Illini’s main kitchen, also located on the first floor of the facility. “We knew that the Coffee

Shop would have to be closed for an extended length of time in its current space,” Hull said. “Our Dietary staff has been working diligently to make the plans to serve visitors and employees out of our main kitchen for several months now. I commend them on their willingness to be flexible with the changes and for continuing to offer high standards of food quality and food safety to all who visit their facility.” Phase 1 of the project is slated to take approximately 5 months to complete and includes finishing the shelled space above the Emergency Department and adding a 2720 sq. ft. edition to the West end of the facility. Phase 2 will include a complete renovation of the Strauss Wing and will be combined with the new edition to house the Illini Rural Health Clinic. If anyone from the community has any questions or concerns about the construction project, they are encouraged to call Illini at 217285-2113 extension 3810.

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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. Bookings Donovan G. Syrcle, 26, Liberty, was arrested July 14 on a Morgan County misdemeanor warrant. He posted $220 bond and was released pending court appearance. Teresa A. Clostermery, 53, Griggsville, was arrested July 14 on a small claims body attachment. She posted $200 and was released pending court appearance. Jared L. Harshman, 33, Pittsfield, was arrested for driving while suspended or revoked.

Marriages He posted $150 bond and was released pending court appearance. Bradley L. Surrant, 22, Griggsville, was arrested July 16, on a Pike County traffic warrant and a revocation of conditional discharge on a misdemeanor. Bond on the traffic warrant is $500 and $200 on the revocation. He remains lodged. Isiah L. Hoskins, 33, Louisiana, Mo., was arrested July 17 on a felony burglary charge and a Pike County traffic warrant. He remains lodged in lieu of $25,000 bond on the felony and $500 on the traffic warrant. Steven C. Davis, 67, Barry, was arrested July 18, on a felony Pike County warrant alleging failure to appear. He posted $3,0000 bond and was released pending court appearance.

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TO: Strategic Capital Land Tr 106, Strategic Capital Tr Co. Trustee, Strategic Capital Bank, Midland States Bank, and unknown owners or parties interested. A Petition for Tax Deed on premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of PIKE County, Illinois, as case 14-TX-13. The real estate is described as: Parcel #: 46-082-03A Said property was sold on NOVEMBER 15, 2011 for the General Taxes for the year 2010. The period of redemption will expire on NOVEMBER 14, 2014. On NOVEMBER 21, 2014, the petitioner will make application to such court in said County for an order for Tax Deed should the real estate not be redeemed. Vista Securities, Inc. Petitioner 7.23.14, 7.30, 8.6

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Michael I. Hagen aka Michael Hagen aka Michael Irvin Hagen; Reba N. Hagen aka Reba Hagen; The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; CERT MAIL Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants. Property Address: 15667 US Highway 54, Rockport, Illinois 62370 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on May 16, 2014, I, Sheriff, Paul Petty of Pike County, Illinois, will hold a sale on September 5, 2014 , commencing at 9 AM, at the Pike County Courthouse, 100 East Washington Street, Pittsfield, IL 62363, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: A TRACT OF LAND LYING IN PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF FRACTIONAL SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 5 WEST OF THE 4TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

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COMMENCING AT A FOUND STONE AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID FRACTIONAL SECTION 6; THENCE ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION NORTH 00 DEGREES, 12 MINUTES AND 50 SECONDS EAST 4250.43 FEET TO THE INTERSECTION OF SAID LINE AND THE NORTHWESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF U.S. HIGHWAY #54; THENCE ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE THE FOLLOWING COURSES: SOUTH 37 DEGREES, 07 MINUTES AND 00 SECONDS WEST 83.78 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 52 DEGREES 53 MINUTES AND 00 SECONDS WEST 25.00 FEET TO A POINT AT HIGHWAY STATION 173+20.00 / 90.00 FEET LEFT; THENCE SOUTH 35 DEGREES, 17 MINUTES AND 37 SECONDS WEST 445.87 FEET TO AN IRON PIN AT THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE LEAVING SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE NORTH 32 DEGREES, 23 MINUTES AND 31 SECONDS WEST 400.99 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE SOUTH 45 DEGREES, 37 MINUTES AND 38 SECONDS WEST 214.71 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE SOUTH 45 DEGREES, 00 MINUTES AND 34 SECONDS EAST 415.41 FEET TO A POINT

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Representative for IEC in Mt. Sterling. Full-time. Excellent computer skills a must! Ideal candidate will have experience & knowledge of health or vision insurance. Send resume & cover letter to ktaylor@iec2020.com. Kristi Taylor. IEC HR Mgr., 2445 Broadway, Quincy, IL 62301 EOE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF No. 14-P-24 GRACE JOANNE EVANS Deceased. CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of GRACE JOANNE EVANS of 18 Pine Drive, Sherman, Illinois, 62684. Letters of office were issued on June 25, 2014, to MICHAEL G. EVANS of 25802 435th Street, Pittsfield, IL 62363 and CAROLE G. GRIGISKI of 2225 J. David Jones Parkway, Springfield, Illinois 62707, whose attorney is Michael J. Hollahan, 109 E. Washington, Pittsfield, IL. 62363. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court in the Pike County Courthouse, Pittsfield, Illinois, or with the representative, or both, on or before the 11th day of January, 2015, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. Michael G. Evans and Carole G. Grigiski Co-Executors Hollahan Law Office Michael J. Hollahan Attorney for Co-Executors 109 E. Washington Pittsfield, IL. 62363 PH: (217) 285-5593 Fax: (217) 285-5539 mike@hollahanlaw.com 7.9.14, 7.16, 7.23

ON THE NORTHWESTERLY RIGHTOF-WAY LINE OF U.S. HIGHWAY #54 FROM WHICH A CONCRETE RIGHTOF-WAY MARKER AT HIGHWAY P.T. STATION 163+77.40 / 60.00 FEET LEFT BEARS SOUTH 35 DEGREES 17 MINUTES AND 37 SECONDS WEST 368.26 FEET; THENCE ALONG SAID RIGHTOF-WAY LINE NORTH 35 DEGREES, 17 MINUTES AND 37 SECONDS EAST 128.95 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 1.57 ACRES, MORE OR LESS AND SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS OR RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD OR NOT OF RECORD, IF ANY. PER SURVEY #01-1226 OF HAROLD R. CRANE, PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR #35-1834-ILLINOIS, DURING NOVEMBER OF 2001. Commonly known as: 15667 US Highway 54, Rockport, Illinois 62370 P.I.N.: 75-004-03A First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $92662.98 The property will NOT be open for inspection 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. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Pike County. The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 26122, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 7.23.14, 7.30, 8.6

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217-285-2189 OR heatonchevrolet.net PUBLIC NOTICE TAX DEED NO. 14-TX-11 FILED June 20, 2014 TAKE NOTICE Certificate No.: 2010-0211

PUBLIC NOTICE TAX DEED NO. 14-TX-12 FILED June 20, 2014 TAKE NOTICE Certificate No.: 2010-0211

TO: DANIEL CATHORALL; MARJORIE K. CATHORALL; JASON A. LEE; PIKE COUNTY CLERK; OCCUPANTS; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS.

TO: GARY R. EDMONDS; DIANE L. EDMONDS; PIKE COUNTY CLERK; OCCUPANTS; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS.

This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed in the Circuit Court of Pike County, IL on the following described property: RNG/BLK:16 TWP:54 SECT/ LOT:4 N1/2 L 3 & 4 BLK 16 PITTS. WD120502B509P173#02-4229 CONTRACT IN DRAWER.

This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed in the Circuit Court of Pike County, IL on the following described property: RNG/BLK: TWP:54 SECT/LOT:1 NW COR (87’X 80’X 15’ X 80’X 72’X 160’) OUTLOT 1 HOOP & SMITH SD LT 1 BATES MCONT081602B490P150#02-2877 *2

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Property Index Number 54-142-08

Said property was sold on NOVEMBER 15, 2011 for the general taxes for the year 2010. The period of redemption will expire on NOVEMBER 15, 2014. On JANUARY 16, 2015, at 9:30 a.m., in Courtroom 1 the Petitioner intends to make application to the Circuit Court in Pike County for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued should the real estate not be redeemed.

Benjamin Schladenhauffen Petitioner

7.16.14, 7.16, 7.30

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTY, PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association successor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation PLAINTIFF

THEREOF CONVEYED BY WILLIAM C. MANKER AND DONNA LEE MANKER TO THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF THE TRANSPORTATION, RECORDED NOVEMBER 21, 1989 IN BOOK 59, PAGE 118, PIKE COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE. PIN 53-020-10

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William E. Gwartney; 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 5/30/2014, the Sheriff of Pike County, Illinois will on 9/5/14 at the hour of 9:00AM at Pike County Courthouse 100 East Washington Street 2nd Floor Courtroom of courthouse Pittsfield, IL 62363, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Pike and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: A TRACT OF REAL ESTATE BEING A PART OF THE NORTH ONE-HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 3 WEST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, PIKE COUNTY, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: FROM A ONE-INCH IRON PIPE MARKING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTH ONE-HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 18, RUN THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST ALONG AN EAST-WEST QUARTERQUARTER SECTION LINE 866.64 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT HEREIN CONVEYED, THENCE CONTINUE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 174 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 11 DEGREES 40 MINUTES WEST 198.75 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 85 DEGREES 16 MINUTES 46 SECONDS EAST 230.41 FEET, THENCE IN A NORTHERLY DIRECTION TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: FROM A ONE-INCH IRON PIPE MARKING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 18, RUN NORTH 90 DEGREES AND 00 MINUTES WEST ALONG AN EAST-WEST QUARTER-QUARTER SECTION LINE 1,040.64 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE MARKING THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF SAID EASEMENT, THENCE SOUTH 11 DEGREES AND 40 MINUTES WEST 20.42 FEET TO A POINT, THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES AND 00 MINUTES WEST 149.87 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EASTERN RIGHT OF WAY OF ILLINOIS STATE ROUTE 107, THENCE NORTH 15 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY 20.70 FEET TO A POINT, THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST ALONG SAID QUARTER-QUARTER SECTION LINE 145.19 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF SAID EASEMENT, AS PER SURVEY OF HAROLD R. CRANE, REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR #35-1834 ILLINOIS IN JUNE OF 1973, EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL THAT PART

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: RR3 Box 3160 Pittsfield, IL 62363 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 14-13-25209. 7.23.14, 7.30, 8.6