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Pike Press Deer permit quotas drop regionally

By Bob Crossen Pike Press There will be fewer opportunities for deer hunters throughout the area this year as the Illinois Department of Natural Resources has reduced the number of firearm permits for certain counties.

Tim Schweizer, IDNR spokesman, said the reductions are due to IDNR’s desire to control the population of deer in the area.

“One of the ways we can manage the population county by county is to vary the number of firearm permits they’re issued.

Those are tweaked regularly. We examine deer management every year,” Schweizer said. “This year there’ll be some counties that will have their firearm deer permit quota reduced as a result of seeing the herd reduction goals – that we had set a few years ago – achieved.”

In a press release issued July 22, IDNR announced that it would also close the latewinter antlerless deer seasons in 20 counties throughout the state.

Pike County was struck with the greatest loss of permits for the either-sex quota fire arm permits and antlerless only permits. In 2014, 4,000 either-sex permits will be issued, which is a drop of 500 from 2013. There will be 1,200 fewer antlerless only permits bringing the total available to 2,500.

Depsite those reductions, Pike will still have an open late winter season, unlike Calhoun, Greene, Jersey and Scott counties.

Calhoun County also dropped greatly in the number of firearm permits available with 300 fewer in the either-sex category and 850 fewer antlerless only permits.

Jersey County will remain the same in permit numbers as last year while Greene will have only 1,800 either-sex permits and 1,300 antlerless only permits.

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County Board appoints environmental attorney

by Jeanette Wallace Pike Press The Pike County Board has voted to appoint John J. McCarthy, an environmental attorney from Canton, as the agricultural committee’s representation.

The appointment was made after a one hour closed session held by the agriculture committee before the county board meeting.

“The reason we’re doing this is that we wanted to move ahead and get this environmen-

tal attorney,” Fred Bradshaw, agriculture committee chairman, said.

The attorney will represent the board when dealing with the County Host Agreement as proposed by the Hickory Ridge Landfill. After the county board meeting, the agriculture committee reconvened with a halfhour closed session.

During the insurance committee report at the July 28 meeting, Jim Sheppard, committee chairman, explained that the first six months of the Pike (See, board, A2)

John Wood plans on staying in Pike and Scott counties

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press John Wood Community College is dedicated to the southeastern portion of its district which includes Pike and a portion of Scott County.

“Myself, the board of trustees, the administrators are committed to staying in the southeast portion of our district,” Mike Elbe, president of John Wood, said Monday.

Elbe’s remarks follow a July 16 meeting that included 24 community leaders from around the area. Information from that meeting will be used in hopes of mapping JWCC’s future.

“We need to know what kind of programs and services the area needs and wants,” Elbe said. “Forming the Focus Group meeting was the first

step in the timeline.”

Elbe said it would be premature to release the details of the entire timeline envisioned by the JWCC board, but did say the second step is the formation of an advisory council group.

Each participant at the July 16 meeting was asked to nominate representatives from an area in the southeast portion of the district. According to Elbe, 30 individuals were nominated.

“After the nominations, each community leader was asked to vote for seven members to serve on an advisory council meeting,” Elbe said. “Invitations went out to those 15 Thursday and as soon as we have the 15 selected, we will release those names.”

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By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The Pittsfield Fire Department usually responds to approximately 10 calls a year that require extrication equipment.

Recently, with some help from the City of Pittsfield and the Pittsfield Fire Protection District, the department was able to upgrade its aged extrication equipment with new, state-ofthe-art tools.

“It is a three-piece system,” Jason White, fire chief, said. “We can run four tools at one time off of it. The old one you could only run two.”

The old “jays” were approximately eight years old, according to White.

“We still have them and the old pump on the pumper truck. That way if we get two calls simultaneously we can go to both,” White said.

“It is a three-piece system.

We can run four tools at one time off of it. The old one you could only run two.”

Jason White Fire Chief “Which has happened more than once in my years of service.”

White said the four adaptors will give the department the opportunity to run a ramming

device, a cutting device and spreaders, all at the same time. ‘ “And they will cut through all of the newer metals (in) higher priced vehicles, like Boron, which all automotive manufacturers are using now when it used to be the foreign makers like Audi, BMW, and Mercedes. Boron is used around the door apertures, roof structure, doors, window bracing, and the seat structures in all manufacturers and models in the country,” White said. “We also purchased as glass cutter, meaning we can take a windshield out in about 10-15 seconds with out fear of one of our guys or the victim getting glass in their eyes or cut. Now we can punch a hole in the glass and cut it away like paper.”

The new equipment also has an electronic ignition.

“The old one, you had to pull like a lawn mower,” White said. “This one you just turn the key.”

All totaled, the new equipment cost about $40,000 and should last the department several years.

The four firefighters who took training on the device said the training was a great experience for them.

“We got to work with paid, professional firefighters from Chicago and Milwaukee,” McKee said. “They were amazed at how we operate.

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Four members of the Pittsfield Fire Department recently attended an extrication class in Delafield, Wisc. where the four were trained on the department’s new extrication equipment. Attending the class were, left to right, Bruce McKee, Matt Kirgan, Trevor Zumwalt and Jeff Bonnett.

Police arrest man after South School incident

Obituaries in this issue: Allen, Blackletter, Burrus, Dressel, Ehlert, Sorenson.

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Callender Construction’s crew demoed the parking area on the West end of the Illini campus in recent days, which marked this beginning of the particular part of Phase 1 renovations. “As we’ve said all along, we are committed to using local companies, materials and workers as much as we possibly can. We’ve had a great relationship with Callender Construction and knew the quality of work they always perform,” said Kathy Hull, president and CEO of Illini. Soil samples were taken from the area to determine if additional fill material is needed to solidify the ground before the footings will be poured and construction will begin. If needed, that work will continue this week and footings could be dug as soon as the end of this week or the beginning of next week.

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By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The Pittsfield City Police arrested a Pittsfield man Friday morning after he allegedly entered South School and his actions caused two female teachers in the building to become concerned. No injuries were reported in the incident.

According to reports at the Pittsfield City Police Department, David M. Sampley, 59, was arrested for breach of peace after he allegedly entered the school.

According to Paula Hawley, superintendent of the district, the building was open for the various contractors who are working on the building and Sampley entered through an open door and confronted two teachers. Hawley said she did

not know through which door Sampley entered.

“The two female teachers were concerned by his actions, exited the building and called law enforcement,” Hawley said.

Kenny Yelliott, Pittsfield city police chief, said the full report has been forwarded to the Pike County State’s Attorney’s office for review.

Hawley said the school will be reinstalling the fence this week in an effort to make the building more secure but with summer maintenance ongoing, the task is difficult.

“We want our schools to be friendly to the community,” Hawley said. “But we also have to be aware of the dangers.”

Regular safety procedures will be followed once school starts, according to Hawley.

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Pike County landowners advised against granting pipeline survey access

by Jeanette Wallace Pike Press An energy company from Texas has sent information to some landowners in Pike County about a new pipeline it plans to build.

“New pipeline, Dakota Access, LLC, has sent survey documents to some of our members in Pike and Scott counties,” Blake Roderick, executive director of the Pike County Farm Bureau, said. “It looks as if it crosses the Illinois River at Meredosia and heads southeast to Patoka.”

The company planning to install the line, Energy Transfer Partners, L.P., stated that it will be an approximately 1,100 mile crude oil pipeline to transport crude oil from North Dakota to Patoka.

According to a press release, “ETP has secured multiple longterm binding contractual commitments from shippers sufficient to fully support the construction of a 30-inch pipeline…” and it “will initially provide 320,000 barrels per day of capacity.”

“Illinois Farm Bureau General Counsel indicates farmers should hold off on signing these agreements at this time,” Roderick said.

According to Laura Harmon, Illinois Farm Bureau attorney, the project has not been approved and no landowner has the obligation to allow land agents access to survey their land.

In the press release, ETP explained that it hopes to build the pipeline and have it operational by the end of 2016.

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Board (Continued from A1) County Health Plan covering employees have been positive but it could change. It was reported that there is some concern about how home health care is treated under the plan.

“Currently at the rate that our network pays them for home healthcare services, they cannot afford to do it, so they do not offer home health care services to our plan participants,” Sheppard said.

The board voted to reimburse the home health care services provided by the Pike County Health Department for plan participants so that in network discounts will not be applied.

During the public safety committee report, the board discussed the search and rescue effort in finding a young girl a few weeks ago. It was reported that ESDA Director David Greenwood praised those who helped.

“He has praise for the Search and Rescue Corps…based in New Canton, Mark Jeffers, coordinator, the several fire and police department who participated and the many other volunteers,” Cleve Curry, committee chairman, said.

A Search and Rescue class is scheduled for the fall but it may be moved to a sooner date due to the interest.

The appointments of Julie Wager, Dennis Terpstra and Rob Gates to the New Canton Fire Protection District were rescinded due to clerical error. There can be only three members on the board and there were already three members actively serving.

“There were already three members actively serving and it is a three-member board and not a fivemember or six-member board like some of the others,” Borrowman said.

The board also approved an intergovernmental agreement to

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fund the Adams, Brown, Cass, Morgan, Pike and Scott counties education service region. The board had already approved a preliminary agreement several months ago, but in November the Illinois Board of Education mandated the consolidation of the counties into one district.

During the building and grounds committee report, it was reported that a recent rainstorm had caused a lot of water to leak into the basement of the courthouse. The area where the water had appeared, around some of the steps on the north side, was caulked.

New Salem Township’s half aid to bridge project was approved. The bridge is located on 390th St. and the project will consist of replacing an existing culvert with a 36”x50 ft. culvert and 36” band. The total cost of the project will be $1,705.22 and New Salem’s half share is $852.61.

The jurisdictional transfer from New Salem and Griggsville Road Districts was approved to Pike County for a portion of FAS 598 County Highway 2 from the east city limits of the Village of New Salem bearing east 5.35 miles of which 2.34 miles is in the New Salem Road District and 3.01 miles is in the Griggsville Road District to the west city limits of Griggsville.

The board also voted to accept around $300 from Brian Armstrong, representing donated money left over from an Eagle Scout project at Big Springs on County Highway 11.

The money will be used to haul and place rock at Big Springs.

The board appointed Dr. David Iftner to the health board for a three-year term. It also appointed to the Samuel Taylor Cemetery Association Brad Motley and James Martin to full terms ending June 2020 and David Gay to a partial term. Pat Patterson was appointed the Pike County Housing Board resident commissioner for a five-year term ending June 30, 2019.

PFD (Continued from A1) many we are going to have. They were also impressed with how much we knew about rescue work.”

Zumwalt said the four trained in several areas and had several handson sessions including a school bus, multiple car pile-up and other scenarios which likely could happen in the district.

Kirgan said the group learned a lot about securing a scene before attempting rescue with cribbing and shoring up an unstable unit in which someone might be trapped.

Bonnett said he enjoyed the opportunity to learn about using the

new device and all four said they would begin training their fellow firefighters on the equipment soon.

“The mayor and council were super to back us when we asked if we could start upgrading these two years ago,” White said. “Our guys were able to train with some of the best paid guys in the country from Chicago and Milwaukee Fire Departments. The guys came back with some new methods and ways of doing stuff we have not tried in the past. We will soon break those out in training and work them into our current system to make us better.”

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Buildings owned by Mervin Haskins and Craig and Myrna Lister were torn down this past week in downtown Barry. The city tore the buildings on Mortimer Street down after one was abandoned but shared a wall with the second building making demolition of the first building difficult. Lance Kendrick, city adminstrator said the action involving the properties took four years to complete.

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JWCC (Continued from A1) hopes to have the group finalized by next week.

The group will meet once each semester, spring and fall, to continue conversations about needs, programs, services and partnerships to enable the college to be responsive to the changing scope of the community, area and residents.

“We hope to hold meetings in Pleasant Hill, Bluffs, Milton, all over the southeastern portion of our district,” Elbe said.

Attendance at the JWCC Pittsfield facility has dropped over the past 10 years.

According to handout from Elbe’s office, enrollment at Pittsfield was 424 in 2005 and last year’s was 181. As expected, credit hours have also declined, dropping from 3,668 in 2005 to 1,291 in 2014.

Questions at the July 16 focus group were asked about four areas: high school students, adult students, business and industry and K-12 schools.

Questions included: What are the current educational needs of those four groups?

Answers for the high school students included: financial aid for dual credit classes, soft skill training, vocational training, assist high schools with programs that have been cut, internships, solid core twoyear transfer programs, ag, broader offerings in Pike.

For adults: flexible schedules, travel expenses, financial aid awareness, retraining, technology, personal interest, community education, student advisors in Pittsfield, foreign language, parent education.

Business and industry leaders would like to see more mass com-

Joseph M. Coffman, the man charged with first degree murder in connection with the stabbing death of his relative July 19 near the Hannibal bridge, is still being held in the Pike County Jail without bond.

Coffman, 28, Ft. McDowell, Ariz., appeared in Pike County court Tuesday morning in front of the Honorable Judge J. Frank McCartney and through his attorney, Keisha Morris, asked to have a date to set for preliminary hearing extended through Aug. 12.

Coffman was in court Tuesday to have the date for the preliminary hearing scheduled.

Judge McCartney said he would grant the motion as long as Coffman and Morris understood the motion was being granted at the bequest of the defense and will not raise any questions about a speedy trial.

The next jury trial session is set for October.

munications, writing skills, industry specific job training.

K-12 schools would like more enrichment/awareness/career exploration; parent education, children’s college, life skills.

Elbe said none of the suggestions were prioritized and each would be equally considered and JWCC would do what they could to implement those things.

Other questions asked of the group garnered similar answers.

“What educational programs, services and community outreach should John Wood Community College provide to meet those needs identified?” and “How can the college continue to develop key partnership opportunities in this area that will efficiently and effectively deliver the most important programs and services.”

“We will be analyzing the data we collected and that will be a focus of the advisory group,” Elbe said.

In a recent move to increase efficiency in the Pittsfield facility, JWCC has asked the landlord to subdivide the building on West Washington.

“The head count is not what it once was,” Elbe said. “ We no longer needed that much room to deliver the services. Plus it should cut our heating and cooling costs.”

The newly vacated portion of JWCC remains for rent according to the Sitton family who owns the building.

Elbe said facility matters in Pike County are being studied and are part of the overall timeline which the school is not releasing at this date.

The lease on the current facility is for two years.

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(Continued from A1) Scott County offers the fewest permits this year with 700 in each category. That is a drop of 100 permits for both either-sex and antlerless only permits.

In total for the state, 266,285 permits will be issued in 2014 compared to the 277,585 issued last year.

That is a reduction of approximately four percent.

According to an IDNR press release, biologists in the department “made recommendations for the coming season following a review of deer hunting harvest numbers, deer-vehicle accident data, a survey of Illinois deer hunters, hemorrhagic disease reports and other factors.”

The deer-vehicle accident rate in 2013 was similar to that of 2012, despite a decline in harvest numbers over that period of time. The accident rate in 2013 was 145.3 accidents per billion miles traveled.

After two consecutive years below the deer-vehicle accident goal – which varies by county – counties are removed from the late winter season.

For the past two years, IDNR has cautioned hunters about hemor-

rhagic disease in Illinois deer, often asking them to report any sightings of dead deer that may have died from the disease.

Schweizer said there have been few reports of hemorrhagic disease this year, adding the disease is more common during drought periods, as were experienced the past few years.

If hunters do find dead deer, however, Schweizer said they can contact IDNR about the animals to file a report.

With the deer populations reaching smaller numbers, he said the permits were reduced to bring the population more in line with what IDNR is seeking. Ideally, he said the same amount of permits would be issued each year while the population remains near a constant level.

The number of permits does fluctuate, though, and he said he does not know what to expect in terms of permit numbers for 2015.

“If we can get counties to their goal and keep them at their goal, that would be ideal,” Schweizer said.

For more information about firearm permits and what seasons will be open in the area, visit dnr.illinois. gov/hunting/deer.

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Pikeland Unit #10 school opening information Pikeland Unit #10 schools will open Wednesday, Aug. 20. Starting time at Pittsfield High School will be at 8:25 a.m. South Elementary and Pikeland Community School start time will be at 8:27 a.m.

Buses will begin regular routes the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 20. South School students will be dismissed at 2:35, Pittsfield High School at 2:40, and Pikeland Community School at 2:45 on this day and the first five (5) days of school. Kindergarten, Early Childhood, and Preschool do not attend this day.

First day for Kindergarten students will be Thursday, Aug. 21. Preschool students will start Friday, Aug. 22. A student entering kindergarten must be five years old prior to Sept. 1, 2014. An “open house” will be held for all kindergarten students and their parents Wednesday, Aug. 20 from 9-11 a.m.

Normal student dismissal time is 3:20 p.m. at South Elementary School (grades Preschool – 2), 3:25 p.m. at Pittsfield High School (grades 9-12) and 3:30 p.m. at Pikeland Community School (grades 3-8). However, on the following days students will be dismissed 45 minutes early: Wednesday, Aug. 20; Thursday, Aug. 21; Friday, Aug. 22; Monday, Aug. 25; and Tuesday, Aug. 26.

There will be no school on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1.

On the second and fourth Thursdays of most months, we will have early dismissals to allow for school improvement planning purposes.

Bus drivers will contact parents as to time and pick up points for bus riders. Bus pick-up points in Pittsfield will be marked with bright colored signs the week before school starts. Parents are reminded that PCS students are dropped off and picked up from school on the east side of the building only. Cars are not permitted to use the road between PHS and the west side of PCS during the day.

Parents of new students who need transportation information should contact Susan Collins at 285-9462.

Parents of K-2 students may register their children on Thursday, Aug. 14, from 4-7:00 p.m. Class lists of room assignments for South Elementary School (K-2) will be posted at South Elementary School Friday, Aug. 8, at 12:30 p.m.

Pittsfield High School will host a STAMP freshman orientation for all ninth graders Thursday, Aug. 14, at 10 a.m. in the PHS auditorium. Freshman will receive class schedules on this day. Pittsfield High School sophomores through seniors may pick up schedules and pay on the following dates and times: Aug. 13 from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3:00 p.m. and Aug. 14 from 9-11

a.m., 1-3 p.m., and 5-7 p.m. All parents are encouraged to attend registration to complete necessary paperwork and to pay fees. Parents should enter through the front doors by the office and complete paperwork prior to reporting to the office. Schedule changes with parental approval must be made prior to the first day of school.

Homeroom lists for Pikeland Community School, grades 3-5, will be posted on the main doors of Pikeland Community School Friday, Aug. 8, at 12:30 p.m. There will be a registration for sixth grade students only Tuesday, Aug. 12, from 6-7:00 p.m. PCS will hold general registration Thursday, Aug. 14, from 5-7 p.m. in the PCS cafeteria. Parents and students may come at this time to fill out white cards, insurance forms, pay book fees of $60, pick up schedules, and turn in any required health papers. All parents/students may tour the building to find classrooms. Students in grades 6-8 may also pick up schedules Friday, Aug. 15, from 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Parents are asked to pay $60 when schedules are picked up. Student Council members will be available to give building tours during registration times. The PCS Student Council will sponsor a “Back to School” pool party at King Park Thursday, Aug. 21, from 5-7 p.m. for grades 3 -5 and from 7-9 p.m. for grades 6-8.

The law requires all students entering kindergarten, sixth, and ninth grades and all students from out-of-state to have physical examinations. All students must have proof of proper immunizations. Students will be excluded from school if not in compliance.

The exclusion dates for students who have not turned in necessary physicals and evidence of proper immunizations are: Grades K-2: Aug. 21 Grades 3 – 8: Aug. 25 Grades 9 – 12: Aug. 27 Preschool/Early Childhood: Aug. 29 Proof of dental exams are required for kindergarten, grade 2 and grade 6 students and vision exams are required for kindergarten and new students. The exclusion dates in the previous paragraph do not apply to dental and vision exams. Please note that school offices no longer dispense any medication – over-the-counter or prescription – without written notification from a physician.

Book rental fees will be $30 for ½ day kindergarten and $60 for all day kindergarten through grade 8.

Pittsfield High School book rental fee is $75. Rental fees will be accepted at South for K-2 during registration. Rental fees will be accepted at Pikeland Community School for grades 3 – 8 any time on or after Monday, Aug. 11. Parents

who cannot afford book fees must apply for a waiver. Free textbook waivers can be picked up in every school office and will be sent home with students on the first day of school.

School lunches and breakfast will be available beginning Wednesday, Aug. 20, and every day thereafter. Lunch prices are Grades K-2 = $ 2.10; Grades 3-8 = $ 2.10; Grades 9-12 = $ 2.10; Extra milk = $.35; Adult lunches = $ 2.35. Breakfast programs will be available in every building from 8:00 to 8:20 at the following rates: South Elementary = $1.00, PCS & PHS = $1.25. Pikeland Unit #10 does participate in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. Parents who cannot afford to purchase breakfast or lunch can apply for free or reduced-price rates. Applications will be given to each child on opening day and may be picked up from the office in your child’s school any time during the school year. A new application must be completed every school year.

Elementary and Junior High students can pay for lunch on a daily basis but monthly is preferred. Please check with your student to see how many days they will be eating breakfast and lunch at school. Multiply the number of days by the fees stated above for the total cost for that number of days. Students may bring lunch from home and purchase milk for $ .35. Soda products are not allowed in student lunches. Ala carte services are available at the Junior High for grades 5 – 8 and at Pittsfield High School.

Pittsfield High School football will begin practice on Monday, Aug. 11. Golf, cross country, and volleyball may begin practice on Wednesday, Aug. 13. Students must have proof of insurance and have a physical examination on file before they may begin practice.

Parents and all members of the community are asked to mark their calendar for the upcoming Open House Monday, Aug. 25. This is a wonderful opportunity for parents to meet their children’s teachers and to find out more about their school. Open House will be from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at South Elementary School, 6:15 p.m.-7:45 p.m. at PCS, and from 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. at PHS. School will be dismissed at 2:45 p.m. on this day.

Persons having questions or needing more information may contact any of the following: Pikeland Board of Education Office, 285-2147; Angie Greger, PHS Principal at 285-6888; Lisa Jockisch, PCS 6-8 Principal at 285-9462; Jon Frieden, PCS 3-5 principal at 285-9462, and Angie Ruebush, South Elementary Principal at 285-2431.

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GOP hosts candidate for U.S. Senate at July 19 family picnic in Barry Keynote speaker July 19 at a GOP picnic in Pike County was U.S. Senatorial Candidate Jim Oberweis.

Oberweis, who is running against Sen. Dick Durbin, told the crowd that this election is about jobs, education, taxes, debt and a new direction. Comparing himself to Durbin who has had a career in politics, Oberweis said he has created many jobs and has run a successful ice cream business in the Illinois for many years.

The Republican family picnic was held at the Holy Redeemer Park in Barry. Chairman Robert Browning said he was pleased with the turnout, adding that the weather was perfect for a summer event in July.

All of the candidates in attendance were introduced and spoke to the crowd.

Candidates included State Representative CD Davidsmeyer; County State’s Attorney candidate, Zack Boren; County Treasurer candidate, Scott Syrcle; County Clerk candidate, Patrice Mills; Supervisor of Assessments, Cindy Shaw; Regional Superintendent, Debbie Niederhauser; County Board candidates, Fred Bradshaw, Rodger Hannel and Carrie Martin.

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Jim Oberwies, US Senatorial candidate, speaks to the crowd at the GOP Family Picnic in Barry Saturday night.

Griggsville-Perry school opening information

The Griggsville-Perry schools will open for the 2014-2015 school year Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014 at 8:30 a.m. for the first full day of school. From Aug.20-Aug. 29, school will begin at 8:30 a.m. and dismiss at 2:30 p.m. (shuttle bell will ring at 2:15) daily.

Regular daily hours (8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. (shuttle bell will ring at 3:15) will begin Sept. 2.

Pre-K classes will meet in the Griggsville-Perry Elementary School building located in Griggsville. All Pre-K students must have up-to-date immunizations (including chicken pox), physicals, and lead screenings. The first day of Pre-K will be Thursday, Aug. 21. Pre-K screenings (for students who were not screened last spring) will be conducted from 9 -11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 18 by appointment only in Griggsville. Screening appointments may be made by calling the school office 833-2352 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Thursday. There will be a mandatory parent meeting Thursday, Aug. 14at 7 p.m. in the music room at Griggsville school. This is for all new and returning Pre-K parents. We ask that at least one parent attend. Childcare will be provided in the Pre-K room.

Kindergarten students must have a physical, dental exam, vision exam, immunization record, social security number, and a certified birth certificate on file before entering school. To enroll, students must be five years of age before Sept. 1, 2014. Kindergarten is a full-day program, which also begins Wednesday, Aug. 20.

Grades K-4 and 9-12 are requested to register in the Griggsville building Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. and Wednesday, Aug. 6, and Thursday, Aug. 7th from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Students in grades 5 - 8 are requested to register at the Perry building. Registration at Perry building will be Tuesday, Aug. 5 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Wednesday, Aug. 6, and Thursday, Aug. 7 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

The law requires all students from out-of-state and those entering Pre-K, Kindergarten, sixth, and ninth grades to have current school physicals.

Kindergarten, second, and sixth grades must have dental exams.

Kindergarten students need a vision examination on a state vision form done by an actual eye physician. 6th 12th grade must have a TDAP shot and either 2 Chicken Pox shots or proof of having the disease before. These must be turned in before or on Aug. 20 (first day of school or student will not be allowed to attend school until it is taken care of). It will be necessary for all students (K-12) to have their immunization records updated by Aug. 20, 2014. If there are questions regarding the health or dental requirements, please phone the school office.

Multiple letters were sent out to parents in the spring.

The registration fees will be $60 for high school, $50 for K-8. Registration fees include all technology fees, lab fees, and fine arts fees. Ag shop fee is $15. Driver Education fees are an additional $100. Also, each student in grades 5-12 will be required to purchase a P.E. uniform. The cost of this uniform will be $20. There are no waivers for the cost of the P.E. uniform.

Activity fees will be assessed all students. They are $20 for K-8 and $25 for grades 9-12. This activity fee pay transportation costs for field trips, helps fund special activities such as

assemblies and guest speakers, and includes an all-sports pass for free admission to all regularly scheduled home contests. It does not allow free admission to any tournaments.

Regular lunch costs will be $2 for students in grades K-4, $2.25 for students in grades 5-12, and adult prices will be $2.75. Breakfast is $1.25 per day for grades K-12. Milk is 35 cents.

Griggsville-Perry schools have closed campus for lunch. Students will be allowed to charge only $25 in cafeteria costs at one time. After the $25 has not been paid, the students will bring sack lunch until charges are paid up.

No exceptions should be expected.

Parents should send sack lunches if they do not wish to pay their cafeteria bills promptly and keep them paid up.

There will be no charges allowed in the 2014-15 school year until any charges from 2013-14 have been paid.

All students participating in sports must have proof of insurance or a signed insurance waiver turned in to the office and also a physical and have paid the participation fees before starting practice. Original forms for insurance waivers as well as the payment for participation fees must be turned in to the student’s home school office. NO EXCEPTIONS. A waiver of insurance must be signed and submitted to the office prior to practice.

Participation fees for the 2014-15 school year will be a fee for each junior high sport is $40 with a max per family of $80 and for each high school sport is $60 with a max per family of $120.

The shuttle bus will leave the Griggsville school campus at 7:50 a.m. each morning to transport students to the Perry building. Shuttle bus transportation will be provided from Perry to Griggsville at 8 a.m. at Perry.

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That’s impossible! unless it’s....AUUUGH!!!

Our View DEER HUNTING

Wednesday, July 30, 2014, Pittsfield, Illinois

This Week's

Poll Question THAT’S RIGHT!!

THE BACK‐TO‐SCHOOL 3‐ring BINDERS ARE IN!!

I CAN’T WAIT!!

Week of Wednesday, July 30, 2014

start of school is Q: The just around the corner.

1. Can’t wait!

2. I’ll start getting the kids ready soon.

3. All shopping, doctor’s appointments complete.

4. I have the “Frozen” backpack. We’re ready!

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How many deer are enough to support the hunting sector of Pike County’s economy?

How many deer are too many when it comes to crop damage and vehicledeer collisions?

The answer is not a simple mathematical equation. Different people view the collectivelyowned deer herd in different ways.

According to those at the state level who monitor the herd, many factors are taken into consideration, and on a county-by-county basis.

The state’s key “control card” is the number and type of hunting permits which will theoretically control the number of deer in a given area.

Other factors, including weather and disease, are obviously beyond the state’s control. That’s why the deer herd has to be continually monitored and evaluated.

Where do residents of Pike County fit into all this process? The best local residents can do is be informed. Watch what the state is doing and listen to the local reactions, especially those impacted by out-of-area deer hunters and their dollars.

No one wants a fender-bender, or worse, due to striking a deer.

But realistically, our prime hunting acres are a key cog in Pike County’s economy.

Watch as the state ratchets up or down the number of deer tags available here. Be prepared to protest, if necessary.

The state has its formula for controlling the deer herd statewide.

But we have to live with the results.

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2. No, they want 0% more summer 3. I’m ready for them to go back! 100%

Guest Column: Jim Nowlan

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Four-year degrees from two-year colleges?

or the past decade, College of DuPage (COD) president Bob Breuder has been pushing state lawmakers to allow two-year community colleges to offer four-year baccalaureate degrees in technology-oriented fields.

Breuder makes a good case. Expect another push in the next session of the state legislature.

Since Joliet (IL) Junior College became the first such college in the nation in 1901, Illinois has been a leader in the community college movement.

When I was a legislator in the late 1960s, public two-year colleges had dotted the mushrooming suburbs and major downstate cities, covering the whole state.

Today there are 39 community college districts and 48 campuses, enrolling 42 percent of all higher education students in the state.

The two-year colleges have advantages over the older, more traditional colleges and universities. First, many located in population-dense markets, while small colleges often constructed their “Old Main” a century earlier in frontier towns that never blossomed.

Second, in addition to tuition and state support, the two-year colleges have the local property tax, which generates big dollars, especially in affluent suburbs such as

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take courses in 90 certificate programs and 59 associate degree occupations. The students also have opportunities to earn four-year degrees from cooperating universities without leaving the Glen Ellyn campus of COD. With annual revenues of a $250 million and $407 million in net assets, COD is in good shape, to say the least.

Breuder wants to take advantage of COD’s strong position to offer low-cost, four-year degrees in fields like information technology, public safety management, advanced manufacturing, auto technology management and, especially, nursing.

Community colleges have long turned out RNs with two-year degrees, but leading hospitals and the national nurses’ association now want nurses to have their bachelor of science in nursing degrees.

“We have the experience, the expert staffing and facilities to offer quality programs in these areas,” says Breuder, adding that few other institutions are interested in such offerings.

The enterprising Breuder thinks the time is right, now that 22 other states have okayed four-year degrees at community colleges. “Why should Illinois be a laggard in this regard?” he wonders.

Breuder’s past efforts have been

thwarted by opposition from public universities, the federation of private colleges, and the Illinois Board of Higher Education. The IBHE criticized the 2009 push

by Breuder for, among other things, failing to demonstrate need for the programs he wanted to offer.

Years ago I would have been supportive of this supply-demand, central planning approach of the IBHE, but today I am convinced the marketplace is a better arbiter of what is needed in higher education.

A “study group” of 12 community college presidents has been set up to evaluate the issue of four-year degrees. They came out of a recent meeting, not surprisingly, very positive about the idea.

Expect the study group to solicit support from the larger community college world and then introduce legislation in the spring of 2015.

As Breuder says, “The time is right for Illinois.” And I think he is right about that.

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

Letters to the editor Sees need for board change at senior center

What do the federal government, the Illinois General Assembly and the Pike County Senior Center all have in common?

They are all under the control of too many times recycled old fossils who have a firm grip on power and are not willing to let go.

They all hang on to the delusion that they are going to be the salvation of the respective nation, state and local entity.

In reality, they are going to be the destruction of all three. And, in all three cases, that process is well underway.

Now, in the cases of the nation and the state, We the People are being presented with a golden opportunity to begin the process of reversal.

For us old folks, this will be only a beginning. Our nation’s children and grandchildren will have to pick up the gauntlet we soon will have to drop.

But, by all that’s holy, we can start the process. We can leave behind a gauntlet for those who come after us to pick up.

National, state and in a very few local elections, the principle can be applied, “You can’t fix stupid, but you can vote it out of office.”

Unfortunately, not so in the P.C. S. C. There is only one way to describe the practice of the P.C.S.C. “board” choosing their supposed replacements – that word is stupid, as in stupid.

As I said, they just keep recycling the same old fossils who keep trying to operate the same as they did in the little building under the water tower. And we all know how that turned out.

It is not a case of there not being any qualified and willing people to be replacements. I have attended board meetings where highly qualified, willing persons were

present, seeking a seat on the “board.”

That was the last ever seen of or heard from (all) of these persons.

The real reason? They were more qualified than those on the “board.”

Nuff said – for now, anyway.

If I had the power, I would scrub the current “board” out the door and replace them with shiny new people who are younger, in better health, have new, innovative ideas and the energy to see their ideas through to fruition.

But, most important of all, I would replace the old with new with those who fully understand the full title is, pay attention, now: Board of Directors.

The job of a director is to direct. The Board of Directors of any organization charts the course of the organization. They set the goals and outline a plan for reaching that goal. They monitor, they stay on top of every aspect of the organization and when necessary, they make course corrections.

To do this, they must work as a team, everyone pulling the same direction while at the same time, each doing their separate job.

That, dear old fossils, is a, granted, simplistic overview of how a Board of Directors is supposed to work.

It is a serious ob, an important job and for the P.C.S.C. to survive and maybe someday thrive, you need to get out of the way I know only too well how hard it is to let go of the familiar and the known. It’s hard to face the question, now what?

There’s no easy answer. Of course, there is what Pocahontas sang at the beginning of her movie, “Just around the riverbend.”

Problem is, we have to get in our canoe and push off from the shore. That’s scary. But, it must be done.

Those of you who would still want to serve the P.C.S.C. as a member of the Board of Directors, far as I know the next official meeting is August 4 at 10 a.m.

Not that I would blame you if you don’t, but I hope you will, anyway.

JANET KELLY Pittsfield, Ill.

‘Just a waste of grant money’

Thanks for running my letter about Habitat House being sold for profit. I still believe that is wrong.

Now, I live in Griggsville area so my opinion won’t have much impact on Pittsfield.

I agree we need a turning lane from Kamar Industrial Park. It needs to be extended to Lake Road.

What I don’t agree with City of Pittsfield is, to black top that half mile road into the Kamar Industrial Park with mostly big trucks in and out all the time. Come on, six months the road will be torn up again.

I feel that road is just a waste of grant money.

This is my opinion. If people agree, speak up.

JESSE McDONALD Griggsville, Ill.

Enjoyed this season of Little League

To all those involved with the Pike County Little League, thanks a million for putting on the greatest show on earth! Unlike the major leagues, these kids bring the fun back to the game with their hustle, desire and attitude.

P.S. Thank you, Jack Hull, for your support and keeping us fans up-to-date with scores and highlights. Let’s give a special “shout-out” to “MVP” and “Cy Young” award winner, Cade Tomhave, No. 27, “Future Hall of Famer.”

I can’t wait for the boys of summer to be back next year!

PHILLIP C. MESEY Pittsfield, Ill.

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those in DuPage County.

As a result, tuition costs at community colleges are about one-third those of public universities and as little as one-tenth that at some private colleges (though rare is the student who pays the full sticker price at a private college). Tuition for a full-time year of study at a community college is about $3,500 versus $10,000$14,000 at a public university.

And room and board can be saved by living at home.

In recent years I have taken a couple of for-credit courses at Black Hawk College in Kewanee, and the instruction was excellent and personal.

Higher education in Illinois is in flux.

State support for higher education has been falling in real dollar terms, and tuition has been going up rapidly as a result.

The state’s program of providing financial assistance to needy students has been flat-funded for years, so while 370,000 were eligible for need-based grants in 2012, 145,000 were left without grants.

All of this makes community colleges attractive as alternatives.

Take Breuder’s College of DuPage, for example. Twenty-eight thousand students—more undergraduates than any campus in the state other than the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign—

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The Coonridge Digest: Freida Marie Crump

How to survive a baby shower Greetings from the Ridge The Midwest has been known for its fertility since the beginning of time, but in the last few months we seem to be getting carried away. It seems like everywhere I turn I’m confronted with someone’s new baby. Maybe it can be blamed on the terribly cold nights we had last winter.

I’m always in a quandary on what to say when a newly-mothered lady holds her baby out to me. It helps if I know it’s coming and I can rehearse a few lines in the car before I get there. I’ve tried several with varying success: “Oh, how cute.” Yes, that’s about as trite as you can get and the mothers hear it so often that it probably rolls right off their ears. Besides, aren’t all babies cute? I mean, even if the child has three heads chances are that at least two of them are cute.

“My! He looks just like his. . . “ . . .and here’s where you have to be careful. The safest choice is to say the child looks like her mother. It’s a changing world and the father may not be the fellow standing beside her.

“Goodness! What a chubby little rascal!” has pretty much gone out of favor, as the increase in childhood obesity becomes more of a problem. Even though when they plop the tyke into your arms and you’re tempted to say,

“Hey! That’s quite a load!” resist the urge. In fact, it’s best to avoid all baby ratings concerning poundage.

If you’re lucky enough to have the child grip your finger there’s absolutely no harm in exclaiming, “Quite a grip on him!” Who could possible find fault with a baby’s clutching power?

In fact, if you can find anything to say that doesn’t comment upon the kid’s looks it’s pretty safe. Mama has spent weeks picking out just the right baby clothes so any compliment on apparel will be taken well. Then you can move on to asking specific questions of your own that mean absolutely nothing but which the mother will delight in answering. “Does she sleep all night long?”

“This has really changed your life, right?” and “I’ll bet he keeps you busy, huh?” are all perfectly acceptable.

Questions to avoid include, “Are you sure you can afford this?” “Was this planned?” and “So how’s your love life?”

Life poses a few consternations that we must all endure, certain things that, although painful, must be dealt with. . . childbirth, income tax, colon exams, death, and baby showers. Even men are now often included in this rites of passage into familyhood. In fact, it’s not unusual to have the actual baby present at these post-natal events.

If you attend, the trick is to make it out alive without brain damage. Pink or blue mints are de rigueur and the

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Pink or blue mints are de rigueur and the more extravagant showers have taken to dying the rest of the food the appropriate hues. There’s nothing like a blue chicken wing to put you off your feed.”

more extravagant showers have taken to dying the rest of the food the appropriate hues. There’s nothing like a blue chicken wing to put you off your feed. But the real test of baby shower endurance comes when the dreaded cry of, “And now we have a few games!” is heard in the pink-clad church basement. Until you’ve built a sculpture out of finger-staining blue Play-Doh or bobbed for nipples, you just haven’t lived. I once gritted my teeth through a game called, “My Water Broke!” that involved plastic babies frozen into ice cubes. The first baby found floating free was the winner.

Baby companies have made a living out of selling silly shower games for distribution to your guests, ranging all the way from the mind-numbing Word Search and Word Scramble to What’s In Your Purse and the always-stimulating Baby Bingo. The fun is just short of experiencing a root canal.

Lest I end this trite tour on a downer, I’ll mention what

was probably the finest baby shower I’d ever attend. The mother of the mother-to-be had four kids of her own and she planned this one. We were to put our gifts in a quiet corner of the banquet hall, then she asked her daughter to come sit in a chair in the center of the room. Mom then simply thanked us for coming, asked for prayer for her daughter and invited each guest to say something real and genuine to the expectant mom. What followed was an hour of laughter and tears, hugs and smiles, and an afternoon that none of us will forget. Beautiful. Just beautiful. And our sandwiches weren’t dyed blue.

Here’s to the mamas of the world! May you endure it!

You ever in Coonridge, stop by. We may not answer the door but you’ll enjoy the trip.

■ The imaginative commentary of Freida Marie Crump comes to us from Coonridge – a town that’s a lot like your own.

Pickings from pike’s past 100 Years ago: Arthur Ransom Finds Mastodon Bone in Bay Creek 125 Years Ago July 25, 1889 The new mill (C. P. Chapman & Co.) has contracted for an electric light plant for their mill with twenty-five incandescent lights. A new engine will be put in to run the plant.

And the world does move.

Quite a number of men and boys from Perry have been before the police magistrate recently for violation of various ordinances.

Better go slow boys; you may get your name in the paper.

Fred Hudson is contemplating starting a brickyard in Milton in the near future.

The Illinois Valley Fair will be held at Griggsville August 13th through the 16th, 1889. Premiums have been increased and are now the largest ever offered in Pike County.

Monday several jugs of water from the Pittsfield public well were sent to Chicago for analysis. Good enough.

100 Years Ago July 29, 1914 Arthur Ransom of southeast Pike county, while hand fishing where Honey Creek joins Bay Creek, grasped what he thought was a bone. With some effort, he pulled it out of the creek, and it has been declared by Dr. Nighbert and others to be a mastodon bone.

It weighs 78 pounds and is three feet and two inches long. It is thought to be from six to eight thousand years old. It has been placed in the window of Fred Niebur’s shoe store. H. A. Shinn, the west side photographer, has provided the Democrat a photo of the object.

The Illinois Valley fair at Griggsville

opened last week, and in spite of the hot, dusty weather, was well attended. The airship flights on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday were the best ever witnessed in this vicinity.

The Splatter Dock club house seemed to be the popular resort for Pittsfield people last Sunday, twenty-nine of whom took supper there, and many others drove down in autos during the evening.

Only 218 at Sunday School at the Pittsfield Christian church, and fully 15 degrees cooler than at the Griggsville fair last week.

The ladies of the Time M. E. church are going to have an ice cream supper at the church Saturday night August 1. Everybody is invited.

75 Years Ago July 26, 1939 Gene Hutter of Barry won the soap box derby sponsored by the Griggsville Chamber of Commerce on Saturday afternoon in Griggsville. His snappy car cost $9.35.

With the large quantities of corn in storage on many Pike county farms, rat infestation is common. Thus, Farm Adviser W. B. Bunn has arranged for a series of three rat killing demonstrations to be held on August 3 and 4.

The Pittsfield Odd Fellows drill team— seventeen strong—put on a drill exhibition at the big Two Pike Odd Fellows picnic held at Clarksville a week ago Sunday.

Gov. Horner Monday signed a bill revising the state setup for supervision and care of delinquent youths and appropriating $250,000 for a new unit to house incorrigible boys.

Pittsfield still needs $57,000 to be able to complete the concrete paving work that was approved by the government, but not fully funded.

50 Years Ago July 29, 1964 Floyd Lacy received his appointment Friday night as postmaster at Milton. He will take over for Dan Hoover, who has been acting postmaster since the death of Ross Keys.

Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Schimmel, Sr. of Pittsfield will observe their 50th wedding anniversary July 30. Albert Walter Schimmel and Helen Miller were married in 1914 by her uncle Will Cannon at the home of her parents, Dr. and Mrs. J. E. Miller, on Washington Street. The couple has two children: Mrs. Creed (Margaret) Shaw of Milton and A. W. Schimmel, Jr. who is affiliated with his father in law practice.

The Lions Little League team, coached by Richard Heitholt, defeated Rotary in a playoff game to secure the championship for 1964.

The players on the team are Mike Lord, Jim Jenkins, Bob Riley, Rick Barton, Mark Smith, Mark Lord, Chuck Heitholt, Andrew Gratton, Jim Riley, Fred Grote, Steve Jenkins, and Rusty Barton.

The board of education decided at a special meeting Wednesday night of last week to close grades 7-8 at New Salem Grade School. Seventh grade will be transported to Baylis and eighth grade will be transported to Higbee Junior high in Pittsfield.

The Ke-La-Su marina one mile north of Florence is the only public marina in Pike county. It was started five years ago and is operated by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jacobs and family.

Guest Column: Scott Reeder

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Comparing Illinois to Texas

like to eat at blue-collar diners and cafés, particularly when I’m on vacation.

It’s a chance to step beyond the homogenized national chains and experience a bit of local flavor. And being a reporter, I like to chat up local folks to find out a bit about their community.

This past week, I took my family to Texas. We enjoyed first-rate barbeque, homemade tortillas, jalapeno-infused dishes and fresh gulf shrimp. We also had some terrific conversations with ordinary folks.

One day, I found myself standing in line at a restaurant with a Port Isabel, Texas, teacher. I asked the teacher, “So how is the economy around here?”

His response surprised me.

“It’s terrific,” he said. “These people who are moving here are creating all kinds of jobs. They are starting businesses.”

It was refreshing to hear someone talking about newcomers to a community as “job creators” rather than “job takers.” Unlike Texas, Illinois has been experiencing an exodus.

And on average, those leaving Illinois earn $8,000 more per year than those who choose to move here, according to Internal Revenue Service data.

Folks who earn more money are more likely to start businesses, invest in the economy, pay more taxes and make more purchases. In short, Illinois is becoming a poorer state because wealthy and middle class people are leaving and lower income folks are moving in to take

their place.

Texas, on the other hand, is becoming wealthier. And it’s happening partially at Illinois’ expense.

Between 1995 and 2010, $2 billion in personal income shifted from the Land of Lincoln to the Lone Star State according to “How Money Walks” by Travis Brown.

In fact, National Review noted this year a greater percentage of people moving out of Illinois than any other state but Rhode Island.

By contrast, Texas’ population grew 5.2 percent between 2010 and 2013 — a higher percentage than any state but picayune North Dakota.

That doesn’t surprise me. After driving from Texarkana to Brownsville, I was wowed by the number of new factories and small businesses sprouting up all over the Lone Star state. Even in smaller communities we visited like Galveston, Brownsville or San Marcos there was plenty of new construction underway.

And in the bigger cities we visited like Dallas, Austin and San Antonio the economy appears to be on steroids.

Why is this happening? After all, Texans aren’t any smarter or harder working than those in Rockford, Moline or Chicago.

The things that set Texas apart from the Land of Lincoln are low taxes, less labor conflict and few government regulations. For example, for every hundred dollars in payroll, Texas employers pay 39 cents for workers’ compensation insurance while their Illinois

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counterparts pay $1.10. And Texas is a “right to work” state. For many industries, whether a state allows compulsory unionism has become litmus tests for whether they will invest there.

And let’s not forget Texas doesn’t have an income tax.

In Illinois, we are expected to forfeit 5 percent of our income to Springfield just for the privilege of living here while in Texas not a cent is taken out of your paycheck by state government. This has attracted many entrepreneurs to invest there.

In fact, according to the Kauffman Foundation, the rate of entrepreneurship in Texas was 65 percent greater than Illinois in 2013.

My family enjoyed its visit to Texas. We enjoyed dining along the river in San Antonio, playing on the beaches on South Padre Island and watching dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico.

But Texas isn’t home. Illinois is.

We love this state and we want to see it succeed.

Illinois will never have the Gulf of Mexico. Texas will never have a river as mighty as the Mississippi.

But we can learn from each other.

And when it comes to economics, Texas has a lot to teach us.

I hope the politicians in Springfield are listening.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––– n Scott Reeder is a veteran statehouse –reporter and the journalist in residence at the Illinois Policy Institute. He can be reached at sreeder@illinoispolicy.org.

25 Years Ago July 26, 1989 Pike County heaved a huge, gurgling sigh of relief Sunday and Monday. It rained.

While Farm Adviser Harry Wright was singing, “We’ve got pollination!” the remainder of the county was just singing. Up to three inches fell in some places.

Julie Smith, 17-year-old daughter of Ann Smith and Stan Smith of Pittsfield, was crowned queen of the Pike County Fair last week in a competition that was delayed, then moved to a covered location due to rain.

Andrew Rodhouse of Pleasant Hill placed first in the senior division of talent competition, with Bill Dean, Steve Mellon, and Don McCartney of Pittsfield taking second.

The Pikeland Unit 10 school district and the Unit 10 teachers union have jointly requested the services of a federal mediator to aid in contract negotiations. Donna Smith is the union president and Richard Basden is Pikeland Superintendent.

Members of Illinois Valley Paving applied over 263 tons of rubber compound to the PHS track last week. The first all-weather surface was applied to the track in 1978, but time has taken its toll on the surface over the past twelve years.

More than 250 shooters will compete next week for a quarter million dollars worth of prizes in the fourth annual Masters International Shooting Championship at PASA Park near Barry.

On June 2, Vicki Grammer from New Canton Cub Scout Pack 61 received the Wood Badge Award at the Cherokee District committee potluck supper at the Perry Park.

10 Years Ago July 28, 2004 The Pike County Board’s hearing on zoning in the county’s unincorporated areas nearly filled the upstairs courtroom at the Pike County Courthouse Thursday night, July 22. The majority of the speakers were in favor of keeping zoning, although some did acknowledge that the ordinance needed to be reworked.

The Illinois State Fire Marshal’s office is calling a Saturday afternoon fire at the Pearl Firehouse of suspicious nature. Most of the damage was confined to the meeting room portion of the building. The Pearl Fire Department District has decided to partner with the Spring Creek Fire Protection District in Nebo, due to diminishing numbers of volunteers and a lack of funds.

The fourth annual Phillstock music festival will be held Saturday, Aug. 7 in the Pleasant Hill Community Park.

The Farm Bureau Hall in Pittsfield will be the setting for a 50th wedding anniversary reception, Saturday, Aug. 21, for La Don and Jennie Johnson.

Tuesday July 20, the Community Bank board of directors named Dan Borrowman as the bank’s new president. The bank’s former president and owner, Kenneth Stark, died June 26, and a new board of directors has taken office. Other board members include Gale Boren, Mary Lou Buchanan, C. W. Losch, Dr. Jim Grote and board chairman, attorney Walker Filbert.

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

Outdoor Truths: Gary Miller

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Value your journey

had watched several bucks from the safe confines of a barn. They came out each evening and fed in a field that had only been planted about a month prior.

Of the five bucks that were pretty consistent, there was one ten pointer that I kept my eye on even though he was not much bigger than one of the large six-pointers. When the season opened, I sat in my stand for two afternoons in a row only to watch the deer stay several yards below the reach of my bow. After the second day I determined to make a move further into the woods and try to make up the distance.

Well, as it usually happens, guess where the deer showed up the next evening? You’re right. They were above me where my stand had previously been. They were milling right at the edge of the field and moving toward the center. I immediately figured my hunt was over except for three things that suddenly hit me.

1. It was still fairly early in the evening.

2. The wind was blowing, and 3. It was beginning to rain….. So stalk mode set in and everything changed. I got down out of my stand and eased my way back up the hill keeping one tree after another between me and the line of sight of these deer.

When I got to the rolling field, these bucks had moved to a place that al-

lowed me to crawl for about forty yards without being spotted. After those forty yards, there was a line of sunflowers and sorghum that I would have to filter through and then a stand of weeds that were about knee high that would have to be my last stop before shooting. After maneuvering through each obstacle, I finally settled in the weeds, both knees in the ground, drizzling rain running down my body, and ranging my buck at twenty-five yards away.

I drew my bow and let the arrow go. Perfect shot! What a hunt! What an adventure! What a story! It truly is one I will never forget. Oh yeah, and then there was the buck.

After giving the deer ample time to expire, I began the search and soon spotted his rack in the distance. It was a nice rack but I had shot the six-pointer. I still don’t know when the transfer happened. I think it had to be as I was hunkered down in the weeds but I’m not sure. But the neat thing about this hunt is that it still remains one of my best because of the quest involved.

What we all have to remember is that while a picture can bring a wow factor, the story is what brings the memory. A business owner may be proud of the fact he owns a business, but it’s only because he knows what it took for that to happen. Those who put a flag at the top of a mountain do

not do so to portray a single moment in time, but the end of an adventure that most have not taken.

Pictures and prizes are not what keep me hunting. That’s why many hunters go home empty handed. It’s not because they could not have harvested an animal but because the journey would not have given the mount any integrity.

What is true in hunting and in other areas of life is also true as I follow Christ. Sure, I want results but God knows those results lose their value – their integrity – if the journey is not equal to the prize. I know you want this thing to end. I know it seems that you have been climbing and crawling for years. I know it seems like for every three steps forward, you get knocked back two. But I also know this, especially if you are a man; you have been built for the adventure, for the journey, and for the risk and God is using your life to tell a story about Himself. Let Him do it and not only will you be gripped by the adventure but you will be thrilled by the prize.

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

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Lavina H. Blacketter

Lavina H. Blacketter, 104, Pittsfield, died Thursday, July 24, 2014 at Eastside Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Pittsfield.

Lavina was born in Nebo, Sept. 5, 1909, a daughter of Frank and Nancy England Davis and was the last of her family. She married Virdle Blacketter Feb. 5, 1926 in Pittsfield and to this union was born three daughters, Pearl, Janet and Mildred Berniece Blacketter .

In Lavina’s earlier years she worked in restaurants and the Foreman Apple Orchard, but was mostly a farmer’s wife. She was a member of the Detroit Christian Church. Lavina enjoyed cooking, traveling, and cardinal birds.

She dearly loved her family and grandchildren.

Lavina is survived by two daughters, Janet Gwartney and Pearl Ruble both of Pittsfield; grandson, Larry (Monica) Ruble of Pittsfield; great-grandson, Chad (Stephani) Ruble; four great-great grandchildren, 19 step-grandchildren, 63 step great-grandchildren and 31step great-great-grandchildren in addition to several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband in 1977, a daughter, Mildred Berniece Blacketter, and two son-in-laws, Leland Ruble and Kenny Gwartney.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 28, at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Bro. Eric Moore and Mike Evans officiating. Visitation was held Sunday evening, July 27 at the Niebur Funeral Home.

Interment was in the Burbridge Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to be made to the Detroit Christian Church, Pittsfield Church of Christ, Eastside Healthcare Activity Fund or Burbridge Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.nieburfh.com. The Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield has been entrusted with the service.

Karolyn Sorenson

Karolyn Klinefelter Sorenson, 96 died July 1, 2014 in Arcadia, Fla. Karolyn was a Pike County native, born in Maysville, the daughter of C.C. and Mamie Klinefelter and sister of the late Kermit Klinefelter.

She lived in Pittsfield when her father was the Wabash Depot agent.

Karolyn is survived by a son, Richard Sorenson of Florida, a niece, Marilyn Losch of Quincy and Karolyn’s companion, Charles Niebur of Quincy.

Per Karolyn’s wishes a private graveside service was held Saturday, July 26, at the Griggsville Cemetery.

The Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield assisted with the service.

Mabel J. Ehlert Mabel J. Ehlert, 99, of Winchester died Monday evening July 21, 2014 at Liberty Village in Pittsfield.

She was born Feb. 5, 1915 on the family farm near Naples the daughter of Fred H. and Mary Grace Mayes Albers.

She married William Fredrick Ehlert Oct. 17, 1935 in Neeleyville, and he preceded her in death Nov. 18, 1994. Also preceding her were sisters Eda Wren, Helen Rueter and brother Henry Albers.

Mrs. Ehlert was a homemaker and member of Christ Lutheran Church in Winchester.

Surviving are her children Mary Jane (husband Jim) Coultas of Winchester and Paul W. (wife Beth) Ehlert of Grove, Okla., four grandchildren, Julie (Dale) Anderson of Hudson, Lora (Andy) King of Houston, Texas, Jodi Unverzagt of Springfield, and Kent Coultas of Winchester, three great-grandchildren Alyssa (Zach) Schafer, Megan Eddinger, Drew Potter, three step great-grandchildren Brandon, Steven, Rachael.

A funeral service was held Friday July 25, 2014 at the Coonrod Funeral Home in Winchester. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation was from noon until the time of the service. Memorials can be made to Christ Lutheran Church or the Winchester EMS. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.airsman-hires.com

Irma Jean Allen Irma Jean Allen, 84 of Milton, died Monday, July 28, 2014 at her residence in Milton. She was born Dec. 1, 1929 in Los Angeles, Calif., a daughter of Kenneth and Myrtle Lewis Landess. She married Keith Dean Allen June 17, 1951 in Milton, and he preceded her in death.

Irma Jean graduated from Milton High School and Western Illinois Teachers College and in earlier years she taught second grade at East School in Pittsfield.

She was a member of the Pike County Home Extension, served on the P.C.A. advisory board, served as Milton Village Clerk and served as an election judge.

Irma Jean was a homemaker and she loved mowing her yard, decorating her home and having coffee uptown at Milton. Her greatest enjoyment was her family and she loved watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren play sports and loved attending their many activities.

She is survived by three sons; Mike (Andrea) Allen of Milton; Mark (Cindy) Allen of Pittsfield and Marshall (Karen) Allen of Griggsville. Six grandchildren surviving are Clint (Heather) Allen of Taylor, Mo.; Jake (Tracey) Allen of Pittsfield; Derek (Jessica) Allen of Pittsfield; Megan (Eric) Kirgan of Pleasant Hill; Crystal (Ryan) Molohon of Auburn and David (Patricia) Bess of Hattiesburg, Miss. Fourteen great-grandchildren survive in addition to a brother, Ronald (Ramona) Landess of Jerseyville, and a brother-in-law, Lavern (Pearl) Allen of Griggsville.

Irma Jean was preceded in death by her husband in 1979 and a son, Matthew R. Allen in 2000.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 31, at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Bruce Willard officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday evening, July 30, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Greenpond Cemetery near Pearl.

Memorials are suggested to be made to the Milton Community Center Kitchen Improvement Fund. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.nieburfh. com. The Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield had been entrusted with the service.

Burrus

Funeral services for Fern P. Burrus, 88, of Pleasant Hill will be held Saturday, Aug. 3 in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Louisiana, Mo. at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Crescent Heights Cemetery Visitation will be Friday, Aug. 2 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill.

Memorials may be made to Crescent Heights Cemetery. Mrs. Burrus died Monday, July 28, 2014 at the home of her granddaughter in Laurel, Md. A complete obituary will be published later.

Feeling

Mira Gabrielle Dressel Mira Gabrielle Dressel, 19, died, suddenly, July 26, 2014.

She was born April, 28, 1993, the daughter of Brian and Carrie (Shaw) Dressel.

Mira was a poet, artist, singer and aspiring chef, and it is said that her pasta sauce is legendary. Everyone she knew will tell you about her beautiful heart and unstoppable will to help anyone in need. Mira was fearless, courageous and made friends wherever she went.

She is survived by her son Skyler Shaw-Hillman, a sister Nasha Dressel, and parents Brian Dressel of Chicago and Cory and Carrie Shaw-Hillman of Ypsilanti, Mich.

Grandparents Chuck and Nita Dressel of Phoenix, Ariz, Phil and Molly Shaw of Pittsfield, Cortland and Janet Hillman of Caro, Mich..

Great-grandmothers Jennie Gatesy of Holt, Mich., June Shaw of Princeton, N.C., and great-grandparents Richard and Betty Miller of Meredosia.

She is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and her beloved cats. The family has dedicated a memorial fund for her son Skyler in lieu of flowers. Checks can be made to the Skyler Shaw Hillman Donation Fund and deposited at any Chase Bank or sent to Janowiak Funeral Home,320 N. Washington, Ypsilanti, Mich., 48197.

The family will receive friends, Wednesday, July 30, from 2 p.m. until the time of her memorial service at 3 p.m. Cremation has taken place.

Mira will be buried at the family plot in Pittsfield.

Technology is an important part of many people's daily lives.

Devices like computers, tablets, smartphones, and video games are now so widely used that it's hard to imagine a life without email, the Internet or text messages.

Even children are proving adept at using technology, which can be a valuable tool for educators attempting to reach today's youngsters. Digital learning is learning facilitated by technology. Not only can digital learning be done in the classroom, but also it can extend to home life as children continue to explore lessons through hands-on interaction with digital devices.

According to data from Project Tomorrow's "Speak Up" study, an initiative of the nation's leading education nonprofit organization, students are frustrated with the lack of technology in their schools and by the lack of sophisticated use of that technology. The study indicates that students want more of the following: * social-based learning; * tools that increase untethered learning; * development of and con-

nection to a personal network of expert resources; and * a digitally rich learning environment.

Students acclimated to technology at home are not content to merely rely on textbooks or CDs in the classroom. They're more interested in interactive, Web-based tools that enhance communication and collaboration.

As a result of this shifting landscape, parents should expect to see more lessons and homework involving interactive technology.

To make this transition go more smoothly, teachers and parents can work together to ensure kids are making the most of the exciting developments in education.

The following are just a handful of the changes that figure to come about as a result of the transition to digital learning. * lesson plans, assignments and tutoring opportunities available online for continued reference; * learning-centered chat rooms for peer-to-peer interaction and sharing of materials; * Digital content in the way of high quality academic materi-

Restless legs syndrome affects many Millions of people are afflicted with restless legs syndrome, an uncomfortable neurological condition that may lead them to repeatedly move their limbs to find relief.

In spite of its name, restless legs syndrome, or RLS, is not limited to the lower extremities, as some of the sensations associated with the condition are felt in the arms as well.

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, a division of the National Institutes of Health, says as much as 10 percent of the United States population may have RLS. Several studies show that approximately 2 to 3 percent of adults are affected by moderate to severe RLS, which occurs in both men and women, though incidence of the condition is twice as high among women. Although people of any age can be diagnosed with RLS, it is more often diagnosed in middle-aged men and women and seniors.

The most common symptom of RLS is an irresistible urge to move because of uncomfortable, and sometimes painful, sensations deep within the body. The sensations often defy description but can range from pain, aching, creeping, crawling, or prickling feelings.

Symptoms may occur at any time but are most evident when the body is at rest, whether sitting down for long periods of time or when going to sleep. Symptoms may increase in severity throughout the night.

Those with RLS frequently experience periodic limb movements characterized by jerking and twitching, which can make it difficult to fall and stay asleep. Sleep deprivation may carry over into daytime hours and make daily life difficult. Many with RLS also have concentration problems, impaired memory or struggle to perform daily tasks due to exhaustion.

RLS symptoms may vary and change from day to day. Symptoms

When the mercury rises, the search is on for ways to escape the heat. One way to cool off is to flock to the coast and wade through the incoming surf. Others prefer the calmer waters of a backyard pool.

On days when it may be too oppressive to spend even mere minutes outdoors, it's time to go inside. A fun way to stay cool is to head to a nearby movie theater to catch one of summer's predicted blockbuster hits.

"Iron Man 3" and "The Lego Movie" are two of the top-grossing films of the last year. But there are many summer movies predicted to take the top spots. Those ready to grab their large popcorn and soft drink combos and sit down for two hours of cool air and entertainment may want to check out these planned releases.

Ninja Turtles: This reboot produced by Michael Bay and starring Megan Fox will take the beloved ninja turtles story in an entirely new direction. Fans of the comic book series will certainly have ammunition to debate over whether the newer version is better than its 1990 namesake or not.

How to Train Your Dragon 2: Keeping the kids amused during summer vacation may be as simple as taking them to this animated sequel. The first "Dragon" movie explored the war between Vikings and fire-breathing dragons. The next installment finds the dragons and Vikings working together to maintain the peace.

Maleficent: Moviegoers who don't always want to root for the good guy of the fairy tale classics are probably anxious for this Disney release. Based on the villainous titular character, and starring Angelina Jolie in the lead, "Maleficent" should be a summer blockbuster contender.

Hercules: Many are aware of Hercules' 12 labors and the tale of this would-be hero, but this movie takes on a decidedly different bent. Hercules becomes a mercenary, haunted by a sin of his past.

However, Hercules is contacted to defeat a terrifying warlord, and he must once again turn to good.

The Expendables 3: Continuing with the popular franchise, Stallone, Statham, Cage, Chan, Snipes, and Lundgren join up and come face-to-

face with Conrad Stonebanks (Mel Gibson), who years ago cofounded The Expendables before becoming a ruthless arms trader. Another shootem-up summer hit in the making.

Godzilla: This movie is a contemporary retelling of the origin of Godzilla and will feature two new monsters in addition to the scaly giant. Elizabeth Olsen and Bryan Cranston are set to star.

Guardians of the Galaxy: An American pilot finds himself in space amid a universal conflict. He soon goes on the run with futuristic ex-cons. The story is based on the comic books first written by Arnold Drake and purchased by Marvel.

If staying in an watching a flick on television or from your own private movie collection is your ideal way of cooling off, consider these movies that will certainly put the chill on summer temps with their frosty scenery.

Frozen: Chances are young boys and girls are still singing to the soundtrack of this wildly popular Disney animated classic. Pop that DVD in for yet another viewing and "Let it Go."

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may subside early in the morning, but they often reappear and worsen at night.

Considerable evidence points to a dysfunction in the brain's basal ganglia circuits that rely on the neurotransmitter dopamine, which helps regulate muscle movements, as a contributor to RLS. Individuals with Parkinson's disease often have RLS as well.

RLS may be a genetic condition, as it seems to run in families. Pregnancy, chronic diseases and medications can also aggravate symptoms of RLS. RLS is diagnosed by looking at certain qualifying criteria.

Physicians will document symptoms and note when they occur.

Treatment may involve a mixture of medications as well as therapies for relieving symptoms. Medications for RLS may lose their efficacy over time, and doctors may have to work with patients to develop a treatment plan that works.

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als available through interactive apps and not stagnant PDFs or text materials. Software may range from video lectures to learning games. * Increased availability of teachers and professors. Students and parents will be able to reach out to educators beyond school hours if assistance or further clarification of assignments is needed. * Supplemental material that comes at the pace of the student, rather than the pace of an entire classroom. Interactive and adaptive software enables students to spend more or less time on lessons to achieve the best level of learning. * Digital communication with educators, including online conference scheduling. * Smartboards, tablets and laptop use more heavily integrated into classrooms.

Digital learning and technological advancements are changing rapidly and helping to reshape the classroom and how kids are learning.

Alive: This movie about the Uruguayan rugby team whose plane crashes in the Andes showcases some infamous survival scenes as well as the icy filming locations.

The Shining: Horror enthusiasts may want to revisit any of the cinematic tellings of Stephen King's famed novel about a grand hotel shut down for the winter in the Colorado Rockies.

The Empire Strikes Back: Star Wars fans eager for the latest installments of the series can look back at the original films that helped shape the mega-franchise. Viewers can once again explore the sixth planet of the Hoth system serving as the temporary base of the Rebellion.

Many of these now-famous scenes were shot in a remote region of southern Norway.

The Day After Tomorrow: Super storms ravage much of the United States, plunging the northern hemisphere into an ice age. Viewers are treated to ice-covered vistas of famous Northeastern United States landmarks, including The Statue of Liberty ensconced in a frozen harbor.

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New bullying law not seen as leap forward

By ROBERT LYONS Campbell Publications A law signed in late-June takes aim at the issue of bullying in schools, but area administrators are not sure it will have a profound impact.

Legislation signed by Gov. Pat Quinn June 26 requires schools to develop and implement anti-bullying policies, which includes procedures for reporting incidents, as well as parental notification. On first glance, however, some superintendents cannot see how the new law will be more effective than the one already on the books.

“Somewhere in the state, I’m sure someone had a policy but didn’t act on it or follow through,” Winchester Superintendent David Roberts said. “I’m sure [the legislation] is just trying to provide some more teeth to what’s already there.”

Dr. Kate Sievers, Calhoun Unit 40 superintendent, said all of the mandates in the new law are already covered by existing school policy in her district.

However, several area superintendents noted they have not thoroughly read the recently adopted legislation, and usually wait for recommendations from associations of which they are a member – such as the Illinois Association of School Boards

– when new laws are approved.

“We’ve been required for several years to have all that in place,” Paula Hawley, superintendent of Pikeland School District, said. “I’m sure we’ll have to change and revise things a little.”

Most area administrators admit bullying is an issue, but feel they already have handle on the situation. Preventative measures coupled with post-incident discipline are elements of the strategies included in most school handbooks.

“I think my building administrators deal with it very well, they’re very proactive,” Hawley said. “They try to nip it when it rears its head.

North Greene Superintendent Les Stevens said the principal of the high school and middle school, Keppen Clanton, is preparing an “intense” anti-bullying program for students, which will be incorporated at the start of the upcoming school year.

“We’re trying to address it more headon than we have in the past,” Stevens said.

“We’ve never ignored it, but we’ve tried to deal with it by talking to kids and we’ve had presentations. Those things tend to be not real productive.”

Efforts at Jersey Community Unit School District are focused on educating students, parents and teachers. Dr. Lori Hopkins, JCUSD superintendent, said identifying bullying situations can be more

difficult in today’s society. She said many issues that are treated as bullying incidents are actually incidents of common peer conflict.

“I think my building administrators deal with it very well, they're very proactive.”

-----------------Paula Hawley

Superintendent, Pikeland Schools

“As East [Elementary] principal, I got calls from parents that ‘My daughter’s being bullied by this girl,’ and then I would talk to them on Monday and they stayed all night with each other,” Hopkins said. “Kids get into peer conflicts because they’re kids.

They haven’t learned to be mature enough to communicate and work out their issues.”

The prevalence of social media in students’ lives has been the most challenging aspect of bullying to keep up with, according to all administrators interviewed, as it creates a situation where students can be cruel to each other in a very public manner,

often while away from school.

Before the start of each year, Illinois State Trooper Jeffrey Yenchko has a session with Calhoun students to address physical bullying and cyberbullying. In 2012, the district hosted a presentation by Tina Meier, the mother of a teenager who committed suicide as a result of relentless cyberbullying. Sievers said those presentations have a huge impact on students.

Statistics from the i-SAFE Foundation – a non-profit organization dedicated to youth safety online – indicate more than half of adolescents and teens have been bullied online, and that they do not tell their parents when cyberbullying occurs.

“We say things [online] we would never say face-to-face. The hurt felt by the victim is as real as if it were face-to-face in front of a huge crowd. Those things linger,” Stevens said.

Roberts and Hopkins both pointed out that even though much of the cyberbullying does not occur within the school, it is becoming districts’ responsibility to respond to it.

“I think for the accountability, because they have no where else to turn, they turn to the schools,” Hopkins said. “So, this is another mandate on schools.”

In addition to containing the schools’ handbooks, which include bullying policies, Pikeland’s website has a link for

Weekly crop update

School board to elect board members differently

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Years ago, the only way to be declare candidacy for a seat on the school board was to go to the appropriate board office and obtain a petition, get the petition signed by the required number of registered voters and return it to the district.

Several years ago, that changed, when potential candidates could download the petitions on-line.

According to information presented at the Pikeland School Board meeting July16, that procedure had changed again.

“The school district is no longer responsible for the distribution and filing of petitions for school board elections” Paula Hawley, superintendent of the district, said. “Those duties will be taken over by the county clerk starting with the April elections.”

Hawley also told the board summer construction is moving along smoothly. More 260 windows have been installed in PHS and South Schools. All district roadways and parking lots are being oil and chipped Friday and Monday. “ We are still waiting on the track resurfacing to start and have no date as to when that will happen,” Hawley said.

After a brief closed session, the board hired Megan Anstedt for Pearl bus driver’s route, Heather Robertson as the PHS assistant volleyball coach and co-NHS sponsor; Bethany Williams, parttime pre-k and Jim Shields as the PHS softball coach.

The board also approved Trevor Zumwalt as a volunteer football coach and accepted the resignation of Gretchen Petty as the PHS track coach.

parents with resources on how to deal with cyberbullying at home.

Separate legislation enacted earlier this year allows schools to obtain the login information for students’ social media accounts if students are suspected of using the accounts to violate school conduct codes, including cyberbullying.

All of the superintendents interviewed agreed bullying is a problem that needs addressed.

“Kids will make good decisions sometimes and sometimes they won’t,” Sievers said.

But, none of the administrators expressed confidence more state legislation will help.

“It’s kind of upsetting in a way, because it’s making the assumption that districts and professional staff don’t do anything about it. I can tell you that, at least in my district, that if we have cases of bullying we take it very seriously. If for no other reason, it could be our job on the line. If we were found to be negligent on a case of bullying, we could be in serious jeopardy as far as our careers are concerned,” Roberts said. “I hate to roll my eyes but, of all the other stuff we have to go along with and the unfunded mandates, we’re dealing with this.”

The June 26 bill signed by Quinn is House Bill 5707.

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JBS United donates to Rotary's grain bin rescue tube project

Thanks to the assistance of JBS United's donation of $500, the Pittsfield Rotary Club was able to purchase a grain bin rescue tube and all the ancillary equipment needed for a grain bin rescue tube and donate it to the Barry Fire Department. Several others also contributed to this project's successful completion. Those included a grant from Rotary District 6460, donations from the Dawson Dean

family, Birch Family Farms, and CNB Bank and Trust. In addition, R & K Beef provided a Berkshire hog for a raffle, and Ed Kabrick processed the hog at a discount. Loos Farm Supply and Knighthawk Enterprises also helped with discounts on both the GSI Rescue Tube and the ancillary equipment.

Noelle Flesner, left, Rotary president is shown with Randy Bleich, manager, JBS United.

Change in recycling locations for Pike The location of the roll-outs for the Pike County Recycling Center have moved from the north side of Bowler’s Universe parking lot to the southeast corner of Bowler’s Universe parking lot. The rollouts are provided by Area Disposal.

The time for collection and days remain the same, every Friday from 9:30 to 1:30 and the first Saturday of the month, April through November, 8 to noon.

The Pike County Recycling Program has been

very successful and the response to having a recycling center has exceeded expectations with a steady stream of cars Friday mornings. We appreciate all efforts to keep the recycling area clean and to only dispose of recyclable items. Please make sure all recycling is deposited inside the rollouts and not left outside.

Recycling tubs are available for purchase if needed for $10 each.

By Mike Roegge, University of Illinois Extension, Adams/ Brown/Hancock/Pike/Schuyler This column was written by Kari Houle, our Horticulture Educator.

Roses – how beautifully fragrant they are when they are in our garden or as cut flowers brought inside. Various colors, fragrance, sizes make roses a fun addition to any landscape. I grew up with my mother having a rose garden and remember all the care that she put into them so that there were minimal disease issues to ensure a healthy plant and beautiful flowers. If you have roses now is the time to be keeping any eye open for rose diseases.

Two major fungal diseases of roses are black spot and powdery mildew. Black spot appears just as its name would indicate and the spots sometimes have a yellow halo surrounding them.

The disease starts on the lower leaves and progresses upwards as water or rain splashes fungal spores upward from infected leaves, canes, or infected leaves left on the ground from the previous year. Leaves must remain wet for several hours for infection to occur and symptoms can arise within 72 hours of infection if the weather is warm. Repeated infection from black spot increases the stress on the plant and opens it up to other diseases and attack from insects and can potentially cause the eventual death of the plant depending upon the severity of infection and defoliation.

Powdery mildew is easily recognized by the white powdery substance that develops. Infection of young or newer leaves can appears as stunted, distorted growth and is then followed by the easily recognized powder that forms on the leaves.

Powdery mildew is introduced to new plants via fungal spores carried by wind or by plants infected

in previous years as the fungus overwinters on plants. Infection occurs when humidity is high and we have warm days and cool nights.

To help minimize potential rose diseases selecting resistant varieties is a good place to start.

A note on disease resistant plants – if the weather is perfect for development of diseases – even resistant plants can still show signs of infection especially if they are under stress. You can also take other proactive steps to assist in minimizing disease chances.

• Water from the bottom to minimize water splashing on leaves and encouraging infection and avoid late day/evening watering as leaves won’t dry off quickly enough as the temperature reduces in the evening.

• Provide good air circulation – that includes spacing plants properly and proper pruning so that air can flow through the plant more readily allowing leaves to dry off quicker.

• Mulching – it minimizes soil/ water contact with leaves. The University of Illinois booklet, Pest Management for the Home Landscape even recommends removing and replacing mulch if black spot occurred the previous year to minimize infections the following year from overwintering spores.

• Clean-up and destroy and infected leaves – DO NOT compost leaves infected by either as composting will not destroy the fungal spores.

• Prune back rose canes showing signs of infection in the spring – canes infected with black spot begin with purple spots turning to black making it easy to determine which canes are infected.

• Use fungicides to help control as needed – contact your local Extension offices for recommendations.

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Leahr’s NYC swimming success began at Pittsfield’s King Pool

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By JEANETTE WALLACE Pike Press Sydney Leahr, the 16-year-old daughter of Karla and the late Mark Leahr, has been swimming most of her life, and she loves doing it.

“I started when I was eight years old,” Leahr said.

Leahr actually started her swimming career by accident. She spent the night with a friend who swam with the Pike County Swim Team

at the King Park Pool in Pittsfield and she went to practice with her the next morning to watch. She enjoyed watching so much, she decided to join.

“I love to swim because it’s one of the only things that I really have that’s like a stress reliever,” Leahr said.

Although Leahr lives in New York City now since 2012, she still has family in the area and tries to visit at least once a year. The sum-

Pleasant Hill first day of school Aug. 20

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The Freesen Brothers Boomer Freesen, Bluffs and Will Freesen,Pittsfield, received awards for best overall, first place ribs and first place pork.

Pleasant Hill school officials have released school opening information.

Pleasant Hill schools will open for the 2014-15 school year Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 8:10 a.m. for the first full day of school.

School will begin at 8:10 a.m. and dismiss at 2:15 p.m. Aug. 20.

Regular daily hours will begin Aug. 21. Early dismissal due to heat will be determined.

Pre-K classes will meet in the Pleasant Hill Elementary school building located in Pleasant Hill.

All Pre-K students must have upto-date immunizations (including chicken pox), physicals, and lead screenings. The first day of Pre-K will be Aug. 20.

Kindergarten students must have a physical, dental exam, vision exam, immunization record, Social Security number, and certified birth certificate on file before entering school. To enroll, students must be 5 years of age before Sept.

1, 2014. Kindergarten is a fullday program which also begins Wednesday, Aug. 20.

Students are requested to register in the elementary school office beginning Aug. 11 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. High school registration will be Aug. 11 in the high school

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The law requires all students from out-of-state and those entering Pre-K, kindergarten, sixth, and ninth grades to have current school physicals.

Kindergarten, second, and sixth grades must have dental exams.

Kindergarten students need a vision examination; these must be turned in to the office on or before Aug. 20. It will be necessary for all students (K-12) to have their immunization records updated by Aug. 20. If there are questions regarding the health or dental requirements, please phone the school office (217-734-2311).

The registration fees will be $30 for high school and $30 for K-8.

Registration fees include all technology fees, lab fees, fine arts fees, and home economics fees.

Regular lunch cost will be $1.90 for students in grades Pre-K-12.

Breakfast is $1 per day for PreK12. Milk is 30 cents.

All students participating in sports must have proof of insurance or a signed insurance waiver turned in to the office. Also, a physical is required before starting practice. A waiver of insurance must be signed and submitted to the office prior to practice.

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'Waters of the U.S.' session in Pittsfield Aug. 6 To help farmers better understand the US EPA’s proposed rule attempting to redefine ‘Waters of the United States’, Illinois Farm Bureau will hold a ‘DitchTheRule’ session at the Pike County Farm Bureau building in Pittsfield on Wednesday, August 6.

The meetings are open to all Farm Bureau members regardless of their county residence.

“In addition to farmers, we want to open this opportunity to learn how to combat EPA’s great land grab to small businesses, road contractors, homebuilders, local government officials, and homeowners who all will be affected by the rule if it goes into effect,” says Blake Roderick of the Pike and Scott County Farm Bureaus.

Lauren Lurkins, director of natural and environmental resources, and Adam Nielsen, director of national legislation and policy development, will provide an overview of the 88-page proposal and answer questions.

“This is just another phase in our strategy to educate our mem-

bership about the impact this proposed rule would have on their individual operations,” Lurkins said. “We’ve been promoting our position through FarmWeek, the radio, and a bunch of different avenues, but there’s nothing that can replace face-to-face discussion with our individual members.”

“We want our members to leave these meetings informed but also inspired to file their own comments and committed to the effort to turn back and defeat this rule,” Nielsen said.

“We are going ‘all in’ with Farm Bureau’s ‘DitchTheRule’ campaign aimed at forcing the USEPA and Corps of Engineers to withdraw their controversial rule making,” Roderick added.

The Pittsfield meeting begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday Aug. 6 at 1301 E. Washington St., Pittsfield. A light supper will be served and reservations for supper are requested, so contact farm bureau at 217285-2233 or office@pikecfb.org or contact your local farm bureau office.

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What’s Happening BARRY n Annual Hinch reunion will be held at the former Catholic Church in Barry, Aug. 10. Planned meal time is 12:30, with meeting following. Included will be a silent auction, election of officers for coming year, various prizes given out. Possibly softball later!

nected to Courtyard Cafe). Age groups: baby 0-24 months; little mr. and miss 4-6 years. prince and princess 8-10 years; jr. miss must be entering 7th or 8th grade this year. Miss Pittsfield must be a junior or senior this year. Any questions call Michelle Ruble 217-6539703.

n Barry Post 222 has a replacement flag for the Harry T. Lease flag, which was no longer presentable. If no family member is available to cover the cost of the new flag, it will be covered by our flag fund. That is what the fund was designed for.

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.

BETHEL n The annual Bethel Homecoming will be held Sunday, Aug. 17 at the historic Bethel Church. A basket dinner will be held at 12:30 to be followed by church/music program at 2 p.m. Music will be provided by violinist Meredith Spradlin, a Burlend descendant and the Wade Family, descendants of Josiah Wade. Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish, table service, and lawn chair.

BAYLIS n Baylis Fall Festival car, truck and bike show will be held Aug. 9.

Registration will be from 8:30 - 11 a.m.

Judging will follow. For more information, call 217-248-6241.

DETROIT n The East Pike Lending Library in Detroit is open 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday through Friday and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. , There will be a ribbon cutting and fundraiser Saturday, Aug. 9, beginning at 3:30 p.m. Pulled pork sandwiches, potato salad, baked beans, drink, and dessert for a free will donation. All donations are tax deductible 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. n Pre-K screenings for children ages 30 months to 4-years-old. There are openings for 3 and 4-year-olds for Fall 2014. Screenings will be held at Griggsville-Perry School in Griggsville Monday, Aug. 18. Please call the school at 217-833-2352 for an appointment.

MILTON n Milton Christian Church will its vacation bible school “Fun Day” for ages 4-12 years old Aug. 10 from 5-8 p.m. There will be snack, games, prizes and one grand prize.

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. n The Nebo Vin Fiz Day Committee is looking for entries for the Car show Aug. 16. Contact Billy Miller at 217734-2020 or 217-577-4359 for more information. n Annual Goewey reunion Aug. 3 at the Nebo Community Club. Meal at 1 p.m.

PITTSFIELD n The Pittsfield High School Class of 1988 is planning a reunion for Aug. 23 at the Red Dome on Madison in Pittsfield. If anyone has contact information for Laura Chandler or Kathy Beasley, please contact Kim Ator at 217-240-0982. 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 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 Pittsfield 2014 Fall Festival talent and lip sync sign ups. Entry fee $5. Talent show age divisions 13 and under, 14 and older, lip sync no age group. Over all winner receives $125.

Call Cera Forshey 217-779-1503.

Deadline Aug. 24. Pittsfield 2014 Fall Festival Parade theme this year is “Harvesting New Life”. You may register by calling Cindy Forshey at 217-257-8002. Pittsfield Fall Festival pageant sign-up for the pageant is Aug. 3, 4-6- p.m. at the County Seat (con-

n Initial Food Manager’s 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 Rules of the Road review course Aug. 8 from 1-3 p.m. at the Pittsfield Senior Center, 220 W. Adams St., Pittsfield. n The July bluegrass show at the Senior Center has been cancelled and will resume in August.

SUMMER HILL n The Wombles family reunion.

Sunday, August 10, at Hopewell Winery located in Summer Hill from 11 a.m. until ?

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.

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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.

ANNE RILEY AND STAUNTON PECK

Anne Riley, daughter of Jane and David Riley of Pittsfield, will be married to Staunton Peck of Chicago, son of Marshall and Nancy Peck. The two met in New York City; he went to school at Hamilton College in upstate New York and Riley attended Loyola University in Chicago. Riley and Peck are living and working in Chicago. The wedding will be held Aug. 2 at the same place Riley’s parents were married, St. Mary’s Church and Old Orchard Country Club. The rehearsal dinner will be at Hadley Creek Lodge.

n T.O.P.S. Meeting at the Milton Christian Church Annex every Tuesday, weigh-in 6-6:30, meeting 6:30 p.m.

The group is open to the public. For information, call Shanna Edison 217723-4034 or email shannad81@gmail. com. n Pittsfield Lions Club meets the first and third Thursday of every month at Carl’s Cardinal Inn. For more information, please contact Mike Graham at 217-473-3791. n Breastfeeding Support Group, Pike County Health Department, monthly.

First Tuesday, 10 a.m, third Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., 285-4407. n Pike County Health Department: Home Health visits by nurses, therapists, aides, and homemakers daily.

TB skin testing 8:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m. & 1-4:45 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.

Immunization clinics 1:30-6 p.m. on first and third Mondays. Family planning counseling Mon.-Thurs., except Tues. a.m. and Wed. p.m. when clinics are held. Blood pressure screenings Tues. 2-4 p.m. The health department is closed on Fridays, although essential services are available. For more information, call 217-285-4407.

New WIC walk-in clinics: Monday through Thursday,-to 10:45 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Children’s group nutrition education available second and fourth Thursdays at 1 p.m. No appointments necessary. For more information call 217-285-4407, x137. 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 Hillcrest Holiness Camp Meeting Aug. 4-10. Evangelist Reb. Bob Lothenore. Song Evangelist Mark Murphy. Monday-Sunday, 7 p.m.

Sunday morning service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday missionary service 1:30 p.m. with Matt and Joy Burke of Uganda.

Located 4 miles west of Kampsville on Rt. 96. For questions, please call Carol Freesmeyer at 618-4680 or Jeremy Freesmeyer at 217-257-8474. 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 Aug. 1-2 and Aug. 5-9 at 7:30 p.m. and Aug. 3 and Aug. 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. n Seeking BBQ Blast contestants for the 8th Annual BBQ Blast, Saturday, Sept 27 from noon-5 p.m. at St. Johns Cathedral, 3728 Payson Road, Quincy.

Under huge tent, BBQ teams compete for cash prizes/trophies. Beer wagons, live music - McKay Bros, kids activities. Call David at 217-223-7130 for information to compete or if you want to judge this event.

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JENNIFER WALLER AND JAYSON ERKE

Jennifer Christine Waller and Jayson James Erke, both of New Canton, will be married May 16, 2015 at Pasa Park in Barry. Waller is the daughter of Artie and Marcia Hold of Kirksville, Mo. and is attending Advanced Beauty College in Hannibal, Mo. Erke is the son of James and Carla Erke of New Canton and works at Archer Daniel Midland.

Card of thanks EDWARDS Thanks for everything for our 65th wedding anniversary. God has blessed us with our family and friends that were in touch. Special thanks to our daughter and sonin-law, LInda and Bud Turnbaugh, our son and daughter-in-law Ralph and Patty Edwards, grandkids and great-grandkids for the trip to Cannon Dam, all the love and attention. It was wonderful. Also Kathy and Brian’s visit. Barbara and LIndy Edwards, Collins.

BRIDAL REGISTRY Anne Riley Staunton Peck - Aug. 2 Jennifer Wilson Jobe Arnold - Aug. 23 Courtney Voepel Christopher Edison - Sept. 6 Suzanne Bagent Josh Filbert - Sept. 20

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Shive family holds reunion

Descendants of Robert and Mary Shive gathered in Winchester July 20, 2014 Those attending were Vera (Shive) Havens; Jim and Carolyn Havens; Grant Martin; Keith and Betty Ann Jefferson; Bruce and Susie Jefferson; Brandon, Jessica and Avery Jefferson; Bob and Jennifer Jefferson; Jacob and Caleb Scott; Bob and Karla Havens; Julie Havens and Mike Mohr; Clay, Jill and Tommy Winks; Mike and Jo Dee Warrington; Tom Havens; Frances (Shive) Giger; Sue Giger, Floyd and Donna Purlsey, Earl Wayne, Mary and Emily Pursley; Wayne and Ta Ginger; Betty (Shive) Wilder; Howard and Carol Zimmerman; Joe and Sherry Burzawa; Jess and Joyce Tabbert. Mabel (Shive) Chapman’s family included Betty Jean Shive and Don Leithoff; Jason Shive and Jeremy Shive. Joe and Mae Shive; Charlie and Joann Lakin; Henry, Pam, Emily, Nicholas Schmidt and Olivia Schnehgoecke; Tony and Nancy Crain; Jason, Rachel, William and Olivia Crain; Steve, Nancy and Rachel Shive; Michael, Brandi, Alexis and Khloe Martin; Jerry, Cindy, Dawson, Hunter Shive and Colin Engleman; Jim and Connie Haverfield; Kristy, Emma and Skylar Depue; Ashley, Caleb and Zack Wear.

Alice (Shive) Guth; Steve and Brenda Hart; Ron and Brenda Guth; David and Lenora Guth; Ryan Guth, Carrie Nix and Tristen Rotholtz; Tom, Karen, Miranda, Andrea, Randall Marks and Kaytlyn Shumaker.

Bud and Jane (Shive) Nevius; Dave and Mary Zimmerman; Kelly, Hayden and Elayna Helmig; Alan, Debbie, Max, Nick Harmon and Emily. John Shive’s family includ-

ed Shirley Shive; Jim, Theresa Armstrong and Darrius Williams; Anthony Romano.

Jack and Janice Shive; Cindy, Sarah and Hannah Balance; Jon, Sally, Kelli McKee and Chase Owen. A.C. and Norma (Shive) Reel; Billy Reel and Pam Moore; Becky Thomas; Bryan, Lila, Renae and Raven Martin. Tom Shive’s family included Linda Shive, Don, Shelley and Cassie Shive; Bruce, Ruth, Lynne, Bob Fischer and Jessica Weichbroot. Whitney and Delores Long; Phil Niebur and Charles Niebur.

Towns represented in Illinois included Alsey, Ashland, Beardstown, Bloomington, Carrollton, Chatham, Decatur, Dunlap, Galesburg, Gridley, Griggsville, Jacksonville, Joliet, Mahomet Manchester, Metamora, Morton, Naperville, Pawnee, Peoria, Perry, Pittsfield, Riverton, Roodhouse, Springfield, Tremont, Virginia, West Salem, White Hall and Winchester. Other states represented were Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, New Jersey, Virginia and Wisconsin.

Deaths reported were Duane Guth Dec. 3, 2013 and Clifford Wilder Dec. 27, 2013.

Weddings reported were Jeantte Zimmerman to Ronald Fugger Nov. 1, 2013; Cathy Smith to Eric Fraley in November of 2013; and Mike Warrington to Jo Dee Havens July 7, 2014. A daughter was born to Ryan and Jessica Bull, Lorelei Reagan Bull April 26, 2014. A son, Myles Fraley, was born to Eric and Cathy Fraley May 19, 2014. A daughter, Avery JoAnn Jefferson was born to Brandon and Jessica Jefferson Sept.

30, 2013.

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Farmers State Bank announces new loan officer Nevin Grigsby, President of Farmers State Bank headquartered in Pittsfield, has announced the addition of Bryan Hubbert to the bank’s lending team in Winchester. Hubbert will serve as the bank’s commercial-agriculture loan officer.

Prior to joining Farmers State Bank, Bryan worked for Archer Daniels Midland managing grain elevators, most recently in Naples. He grew up in Winchester working on his family farm. Bryan is excited to return to his roots.

“It is an honor to return to the community I call home,” said Hubbert. “I look forward to using my experience in agriculture and the backing of Farmers State Bank to make a positive impact to producers’ bottom lines.”

Hubbert is a Winchester High School graduate and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture with an emphasis in business from Western Illinois University. He is married to his wife, Aubrie, and enjoys being a dad to their daughter, Ronni.

Bryan Hubbert “We are excited to have Bryan join our team,” said Grigsby.

“We are confident his agriculture and business experience mixed with his friendly and professional demeanor will be great assets to our company.”

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McGlasson named to the Spring President’s honor roll Oklahoma City University is proud to announce that Darci McGlasson of Pittsfield, has been named to the President’s Honor Roll for the spring 2014 semester.

Students must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours during a semester and maintain a GPA of 3.9 or higher to meet the President’s Honor Roll requirements.

Founded in 1904, Oklahoma City University is a non-profit, comprehensive, private United Methodist university that is consistently ranked among the best in its category. OCU students pursue academic excellence through a rigorous liberal arts & sciences core curriculum that focuses on their intellectual, moral and spiritual development.

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Back to school immunization clinics

e s s n C i l a o mp Mee H t s e r c li l August 4-10, 2014 ting

Pike County Health Department will offer additional immunization clinics in August before school starts. Back-toSchool Immunization Clinics will be held on the following dates: Monday, Aug. 4, 1:30-6 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 11, 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 18, 1:30-6:00 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 25, 1:30-4:30 p.m.

These are walk-in immunization clinics with no appointment needed. Clinics will be held at the health department, located at 113 E. Jefferson Street in Pittsfield. Please bring your child’s Medicaid/KidCare card or insurance card with you to the clinic. If you have private health insurance, please contact your insurance company prior to coming to the clinic to find out if immunizations are a covered benefit and to see if Pike County Health Department is an “in network” provider.

Contact Nancy Halpin RN at Pike County Health Department 285-4407, ext 124 for more information.

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Song Evangelist Mark Murphy Monday-Sunday 7 p.m., Sunday Morning Service at 10:30 a.m.,

and Sunday Missionary Service 1:30 p.m. with Matt & Joy Burke of Uganda Located 4 miles west of Kampsville, IL on Route 96 Questions: please call Carol Freesmeyer at (618) 653-4680 or Jeremy Freesmeyer at (217) 257-8474

Illini Community Hospital is pleased to welcome Chabra Kelley, Certified Nursing Assistant, to the team at Illini.

Kelley is a 2010 graduate of John Wood Community College and currently resides in New Salem.

“I am excited to be working at Illini because I love working with the community and working with people I already know. It’s been great,” Kelley said.

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Barry Fire Department serves 1,000

Barry American Legion, met July 10 and agreed to keep current officers for another year.

Jerry Schulz is commander, Kirk Rueb is first vice commander, Jim Bernard is second vice, Amy Gates will serve her first year as adjutant, Wayne Perry is chaplain, Ben Moyer is sergeant-at-arms and Tom Miller is finance officer.

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The Barry Fire Department served more 1,000 people at their annual chicken fry held this past Saturday. The day was a little warm for the event but not as hot as some years according to firefighters who helped serve. Proceeds from the annual event help subsidized the equipment fund for the BFD.

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Illini hires Pike County Dental Clinic building now accepting adults and grounds supervisor The Pike County Dental Clinic administration and staff are pleased to now offer appointments for adults who have coverage through the Illinois Medicaid system. the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services reinstated covered dental services for adults effective July 1.

While the covered services have some limits, adults with Illinois Medicaid coverage are encouraged to call the Pike County Dental Clinic at 217-2855311 to schedule an appointment.

Since opening in December, 2013, more than 580 children, from 33 area zip codes, and from nine Illinois counties have been seen at the Pike County Dental

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Governor’s Hometown Award application The 32nd annual Governor’s Hometown Awards (GHTA) program recognizes those volunteers whose hard work and dedication greatly improve their communities.

Awards are given based on population in six project categories. Those categories are services and mentorship, beautification and sustainability, parks and recreation, memorials and monuments, history and historic preservation, and general projects.

A team of impartial volunteer judges will evaluate the applications on need, use of resources, and impact. Information will be gathered from two sources: the application and a project presentation to be given in Springfield.

The judges will select the category winners and also nominate one project from each population division to receive the coveted Governor’s Cup, a traveling silver trophy which signifies the project deemed most representative of the spirit of Illinois volunteerism. All Governor’s Hometown Awards winners will be recognized at a reception at the Governor’s Mansion this fall.

For more information on the Governor’s Hometown Awards, including application details, visit http://www.illinois.gov/ dceo/CommunityServices/ GHTA/Pages/default.aspx The deadline to submit applications for consideration is August 18, 2014.

Smith on UIS spring dean’s list Emily 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 nondegree or undecided.

To qualify for the designation, a student must be an undergraduate who took at least eight graded semester hours and maintained a gradepoint average of at least 3.75 for the semester.

Hunter education classes being held in August Area residents will have an opportunity to learn basic principles of safe hunting at a Department of Natural Resources Hunter Education course scheduled from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 12, 13, 14, 2014 at the Pittsfield American Legion.

State law requires that all hunters, born on or after Jan. 1, 1980, successfully complete the course before they can receive their first hunting license.

Participants completing the course receive a Hunter Education Certification verifying that they have passed the safety instruction.

This will be an excellent opportunity for young hunters who need the course in order to qualify for their first hunting license.

It also can be beneficial for beginning hunters regardless of age or experience.

The ten-hour course includes instruction in wildlife management, firearms safety, hunter ethics, game identification, first aid, survival techniques and regulations. Students must attend each of the three sessions in their entirety in order to graduate.

There is no minimum age requirement, however, students under 10 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, able to read the material, and pass a written exam. There is no charge for the course and preregistration is not required.

All students are asked to bring pens or pencils. Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend.

All inquiries regarding this course or the availability of additional courses may be made by calling the Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources at 1-800-8322599 or email: pairport@pittsfieldil.org

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Illini Community Hospital is pleased to announce the hire of Greg Sherman as the new Supervisor for the Building and Grounds Department at the hospital.

“Greg will be replacing Phil Craven when Phil retires next year,” said Jennifer Mowen, Administrative Director of Performance Improvement and Management Systems. “We wanted to have someone in place who would have some time to learn from Phil and learn more about all of the requirements of the position.”

Sherman is a native of Florida, but his wife Tammy is a native of Pleasant Hill. They have two children, a son who will be attending John Wood Community College and a daughter who will be attending Pittsfield High School as a Senior.

“I’ve recently retired from 22 years in the United States Air Force,” Sherman said. “I’m very humbled and excited to be joining the Illini Community Hospital Team.”

The Building and Grounds staff is in charge of the upkeep and maintenance on the buildings and most equipment at Illini Community Hospital, Illini Fitness and Illini Rural Health Clinic.

“Greg’s background in leadership really made him a nice fit for this position,” Mowen said. “Our Building and Grounds staff has always done a great job and I feel confident and knowing they will continue to meet the needs of the hospital under Greg’s leadership.”

Clinic, located at 606 W. Adams St. in Pittsfield.

The Pike County Dental Clinic is owned and operated by the Pike County Health Department. Dr. Stephen Liesen serves as the volunteer dental director and Dr. Kim Speckhart serves on the oral health advisory board. Dental Clinic staff, Dr. Sreekanth Emani, and dental assistants, Meggan Arnold, Laura Ruzich and Angie Stover are excited to offer services for adults, as well as for children. \For more information, call the Pike County Health Department at 285-4407.

To schedule a dental appointment call the Pike County Dental Clinic at 285-5311.

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New Salem and other area news Griggsville Indoor/outdoor yard sale to be held at Grace Baptist Meeting to be held in Griggsville Park Aug. 2 I made a mistake in last week’s paper. At the party that was hosted by Max Self July 19, Les Garner came from Perry, MO. and fried fish.

“Many times the reading of a book has made the future of a man.” Ralph Waldo Emerson Birthdays and anniversaries for this week are: July 30-Dave Dunham, Jacob Garner, Dennis Burge July 31-C.J. Ostrander Aug. 1-Linda Kirk, Ethan Raftery, Christina Troxell, Sheryl and Andy Borrowman Aug. 3-Justin Gully, Angela (Garner) Dwight, Bobby and Liz Lipcamon Aug. 4-Dawnyetta Manard, Renae Martin, Alexis Coultas, Jacob Brown, Paul and Brenda Whatley Aug. 5-Wyatt Kroeschel 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.

The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them. Psalm 34:7 The indoor/outdoor yard sale at the Grace Baptist Church across from Pine Lakes has been rescheduled for Friday, Aug. 1st, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 2, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Just a few of the things that will be there to buy are toys, antiques, baby cribs, area rugs, and furniture. Come on out and get some bargains. Gospel Gig at the Detroit Christian Church will be this 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 this 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 Oct. 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 M&P .223 cal AR-15 Sport Rifle with 30 round clip; * 870 Remington shotgun 5114 Express Super Mag 12 ga. Combo.

If you enjoy good gospel singing, and want some places to go to hear some, here is a short list of Gospel Gigs’ locations and times: First Saturday of each month - Detroit Christian Church fellowship and food 5:30 singing 6:30 Second Saturday of each month - Black Oak Church, Beardstown fellowship and food 5 - singing 6 Last Friday of each month Rushville Church of the Nazarene fellowship and food 5:30 singing 7 Last Saturday of each month - Grace Center, Roodhouse fellowship and food 4:30 singing 6 Every Saturday of each month - Youngblood Church, Nortonville singing starts at 6:30 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.

“In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity”. Albert Einstein Trivia answers from last week: 1. How many feasts a year did God require the Israelites to do in the old Testament? (By what I have read, I believe 7) 2. In the human body, which is larger the stomach or the liver? (the liver) 3. In the Garden of Gethsemane, who were the three that went with Jesus to pray?

(Peter, James, and John) 4. Which of these 3 animals lions, tigers, polar bears - weighs the most and the least? (polar bears weigh the most and lions weigh the least) 5. When Jesus was taken in the Garden, who was the first person that he was brought to?

(Caiaphas, the high priest) 6. In what year did the first manned U.S. Space Shuttle flight take place and what was the Shuttle’s name? (1981 Columbia) 7. After Judas betrayed Jesus

By WYVETTA DAVIS 285-4880 and was no longer in the group of apostles, how many apostles were left? (eleven) Trivia questions for this week: 1. According to Mother Goose, how many fiddlers did Old King Cole have?

2. How many days was Moses on the Mount the second time to get the Ten Commandments?

3. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

4. When Pilate realized that Jesus did absolutely nothing wrong, what did Pilate do in front of the people?

5. Among the names of the U.S. states, which two letters are the most common first letters?

I just finished a great trilogy

by Hannah Alexander with the books titled “Sacred Trust, Silent Pledge, and Solemn Oath.”

A wonderful group of family and friends attended the surprise birthday party for Jeanette Doran, hosted by her children Chris, Dan, and Cindy, Saturday afternoon, July 26, at the Windsong Acres in rural Camp Point. Jeanette’s birthday isn’t until August so that made it even more of a surprise. There were people there from: St. Charles, MO.; Kahoka, MO.; Shawnee, Kansas; and Springfield, Jacksonville, Quincy, Rockport, Pleasant Hill, New Salem, and Pittsfield. A delicious meal was prepared and served by the family and lots of visiting was enjoyed. A good time was had by all. Windsong Acres is a wonderful place to go for various gatherings. It is a very old barn that has been totally redone. The couple that own this and live on the grounds are a former preacher from Pike County and his professional artist wife. In fact all the stained glass in the barn is the work of the wife.

Holly Smith and children Sadie, Abe, Hope, and Boaz are staying with grandma Shirley Stinson until housing is found for the family in Rochester, New York, where Justin has accepted a job at the University of Rochester.

Ten health benefits of walking 1. Strengthens your heart and lowers levels of bad cholesterol.

2. Lowers disease risks such as type 2 diabetes, asthma, and some cancers.

3. Keeps weight in check and can help you lose weight.

4. It can help prevent dementia. Older people who walk 6 miles or more per week could avoid brain shrinkage and so preserve memory.

5. Prevents osteroporosis by stimulating and strengthening bones.

6. It tones your legs, rear, and stomach muscles, especially if walking hills is included.

7. If you swing your arms, you will tone also your arms, shoulders, and upper back.

8. Boosts your Vitamin D level.

9. Gives you energy.

10. Makes you happy by releasing good endorphins into the blood stream.

per at 5:30 p.m. and concert at 6:30 p.m. Come join them for an evening of music.

The East Pike Lending Library in Detroit is open 10a.m.-2 p.m., Monday through Friday and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. There will be a ribbon cutting and fundraiser Saturday, Aug. 9, beginning at 3:30 p.m.. Join them for pulled pork sandwiches, potato salad, baked beans, drink, and dessert for a free will donation.

Remember, all donations are tax deductible.

Several Milton/Pearl HCE members and two guests, Janet Brown and Betty Orr, traveled to Grafton and Elsah this past Saturday morning. We enjoyed the flea market that is on the riverbank and then enjoyed

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Christian church to host Anita Newlin Aug. 3 The Christian church will be hosting Anita Newlin, who will be giving a sing a long concert and giving a testimony, on Sunday night August3 at 6 p.m. There will be refreshments in the basement to follow.

Matt and family came down to visit this weekend and was wanting some family photos taken. We used Teresa and Buzz Puterbuagh’s yard for several. If you have not

driven by the yard, you should; it is beautiful.

The Detroit Christian Church will hold its monthly Gospel Gig Sat. Aug . Special guests will be Beth Mortland of Florida and Instruments of Faith. A light supper at 5:30 and the concert at 6:30. Come join us for an evening of music.

Many from the area attended the eightieth birthday party of Cora Watts of Nebo. Saw many of my

The annual Bethel Homecoming will be held Sunday, Aug. 17 at the historic Bethel Church. A basket dinner will begin at 12:30 p.m. and will be followed by church/ music program at 2. Music will be provided by violinist Meredith Spradlin, a Burlend descendant and the Wade family, descendants of Josiah Wade. Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish, table service, and lawn chair.

Betty Slight is currently a resident of Eastside HealthCare in Pittsfield to recuperate from surgery after a fall that broke her hip. We wish you a speedy recovery, Betty!

Coming soon! Morgan Westfall will opening a dog and cat grooming shop at 605 West Washington Street in Griggsville in early September.

Watch for further details!

Jessie Boatright was air lifted to a hospital in St. Louis after a serious motorcycle accident in Griggsville Saturday evening. We wish you a speedy recovery, Jessie!

The theme for this year’s Apple Festival will be “The Mighty Midwest, A Salute to our Farmers” Think for yourselves and let others enjoy the privilege to do so too.Voitaire

Vin Fiz theme to be Fabulous 50's Please come to Vin Fiz Day Aug. 16! The theme is Fabulous 50’s! The day will start at 8:30a.m. with the Pageants, Baby, lil Mr. and Miss and Prince and Princess, followed by the grand parade at 11a.m.. Lunch will be served at Noon. There will be a car show, several food venders, including fish sandwiches, chicken and noodles, BBQ, Ribeye sandwiches, corndogs to name a few.

The Jr Miss and Miss Vin Pageants will start at 12:30. There will be kids games and a talent show, and local entertainment on stage all day.

For more information on the talent

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By FRANCES PENCE 217-242-3511 I wanted to thank the Lord for the good cool weather we’re having. My son went up and saw my grandson in Iowa saturday, and he’s still got a long ways to go but he’s doing really good. I think that’s it. May God bless you all and have a nice week.

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show, or to enter call Lori at 7341811 or Angie at 653-8477. For information about to car show contact Billy Miller at 217-734-2020 or 217-577-4359. 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!

The Nebo Baptist youth group spent a day at Raging Rivers Water Park in Grafton recently for their July fun activity. There were a total of thirteen people in attendance. All had a great time and are looking forward to the August Activity.

By Lori Clendenny 217-734-1811

loriclendenny@gmail.com Happy birthday this week to Kim Merryman, Kiley Howland, and Hannah Norton!

Quote of the week “Remember, today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday.”

Revive summer-ravaged skin, hair and feet

As summer draws to a close, many people will reminisce about weeks spent relaxing and basking in the sun. Summer is typically full of fun, vacations and relaxation, but while the sun and surf may be refreshing for the mind, sometimes the body pays a price for all of those days spent soaking up some rays.

Summer can be harsh on skin, feet, hair, and more. As the warm days wind down, practice some post-summer beauty tips to revive your skin, hair and feet.

Hair Weeks spent diving through the waves or plunging into a backyard pool is excellent exercise and a great way to cool off on hot days. However, saltwater and chemical-laden pool water can turn tresses into a mess. One pitfall that plagues people who swim regularly is a green tinge that appears in the hair, which is most noticeable on people who have blond hair.

Some people blame the chlorine in the water for the green tint, but the real culprit is copper, a common element found in commercial algicides.

The solution is to find a shampoo that chelates the metal. Speak with a salon professional or a supplier of salon products to find the right shampoo for you. It's sometimes possible to prevent future green highlights by sealing the hair cuticle with a conditioner before swimming, and then thoroughly rinsing hair after exiting the pool.

Swimmer's hair is another summertime phenomenon.

Constant exposure to water and sunlight can leave the hair's cuticles exposed and susceptible to damage. Leave-in conditioners may help counteract some of that damage. If that doesn't work, speak to a stylist about what can be done to get hair looking healthy once again. He or she may suggest a fresh cut, new hair color and deep-conditioning treatments.

Skin Many people now know of the damage ultraviolet rays can do to unprotected skin. In spite of that widely held knowledge, skin cancer remains the most common form of cancer in the United States, where the Skin Cancer Foundation says more than 3.5 million skin cancers are detected annually. The best protection against skin cancer and skin damage from the

sun is to use sunscreen and remain in the shade as much as possible. However, sometimes sunburns and blotchy suntans prevail.

Moisturize the skin with a penetrating product as a first recovery step. Aloe is an item found in many healing skin balms and lotions.

Although it can be tempting to tear off portions of peeling, sunburned skin, the peeling is actually a natural part of the healing process and should not be disturbed. The dead skin acts as a protective layer while fragile, tender new skin grows underneath. Use a mild soap and lukewarm water when showering. Moisturizer can keep the damaged skin moist and make peeling less noticeable. Some have found that spraying the skin with a solution made of vinegar and water can reduce the itching associated with peeling skin.

If any part of the skin does not heal or looks strange, visit a dermatologist.

Feet Walking barefoot or in flip flops or sandals is common during summer. But flimsy sandals offer little protection against the sun as well as any dangers on the ground. Once summer is over, many people find their feet have paid the price, with calluses, blisters and dried-out skin.

Find a spa or nail salon that provides paraffin wax treatments. These treatments use warm, oil-based wax to provide pain relief and skinsoftening benefits. The heat in the wax increases circulation and relieves pain and stiffness.

Paraffin works by increasing blood supply to the skin while also opening pores and trapping moisture from underlying layers of skin.

Pedicure treatments also can provide some relief for your feet. Soaking and massaging the feet and addressing any calluses can help feet recover.

Think about also applying a deep moisturizer to the feet and then covering them with cotton socks, which can be left on while you sleep, and you may discover the following morning that you have woken up with softer, smoother soles.

Summer is a fun time of year, but one that takes its toll on the human body. A few simple tips can recharge the body and have a person looking refreshed and revitalized.

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By DEBBIE MILLER 734-2845 old childhood friends. He children hosted a wonderful party for her.

The Postal Service, which is one of the few government agencies authorized in the US Constitution, turned 239 years old July 26.

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Backyard barbecues and pool parties are staples of summer. Such festive events with family and friends create memories that last a lifetime. But as enjoyable as such get-togethers can be, many are not terribly eco-friendly, an unfortunate reality that can take a heavy toll on the planet.

Reducing summer party waste is not very difficult. Eco-conscious hosts can take several steps to reduce the carbon footprint of summer party season. * Serve guests using reusable kitchenware. Though a backyard barbecue may seem like the perfect time to pull out the paper plates and plastic cups, such items are wasteful. Hosts might have to do a little extra work, but serving guests using reusable kitchenware can make any pool party more eco-friendly. Such items can be reused again and again all season long. And hosts don't need to use the fine china, opting for plastic plates and cups instead. Such items are dishwasherfriendly, meaning the only extra work hosts have to do is load and unload the dishwasher. * Don't go overboard with main items. Many hosts know that they are bound to have some leftover hamburgers By and hot dogs after everyone goes home KARRIE SPANN for the night. Those leftovers often end up going to waste. Instead of making 723-4262 too many items that can't be enjoyed as lunch in Elsah and returned to leftovers, hosts can make more salad and Grafton to shop for the afternoon. pasta that might taste better the day after.

A good time was had by all.

In addition, such items can be sent home Louie, Becky, Karley and with guests, whereas guests are unlikely Kasey Pistulka were recently in to take home burgers and franks. Hosts Pike County visiting relatives. who find themselves with a substantial Louie had brought his “mini-rod” amount of leftovers should call a nearby tractor back to run in the Jersey food bank or homeless shelter to see if County Fair. Jeff, Sherri, Garrett they accept leftovers as donations. & Carrie Howland, Kevin Hill, * Organize the menu with friends.

Rayola Daniel, Mike Fulmer, Some people feel that party etiquette Fred, Kerri, Aaron and Alex dictates that guests bring something to the Rodhouse all went to cheer him party. While this is a great way to relieve on. Louie went on to Wisconsin hosts of some of the financial burden of to a couple of races and Becky and hosting a party, it can also produce waste the girls stayed for a couple more if guests bring the same items. In the days days to visit. before the party, hosts should contact their friends and family to make sure everyone is bringing something different.

This reduces the likelihood that food will end up going to waste.

Milton Ribbon cutting to be held for East Pike Lending Library A Birthday party was held for Jean Kern Sunday. Those present were Joy Kern, Jude BayMaines, Jerzie Maines, Jeana Ramsey, Randy and Jana Graham, Jessica Graham and Tyler Smith, Jace Graham and Micha Hoaglin, Jobe Arnold, Janelle CrawfordArnold, Jennie Wilson, Jordyn Blackketter, Jantzen and Joleigh Blackketter.

Please keep Liam Summers, and his parents Mike and Anissa Summers, in your prayers. Liam is scheduled to undergo genetic testing Aug. 13 and eye surgery Aug. 14.

Detroit Christian Church will hold its monthly Gospel Gig, Sat. Aug. 2. Special guests will be Beth Mortland of Florida and Instruments of Faith. Lite sup-

There will be a meeting in the Griggsville park Sunday, Aug. 2 for sophomore through senior girls who live in the Griggsville-Perry school district that are interested in competing in the queen contest at the Griggsville Apple Festival.

Attention all men! The Griggsville Apple Festival is preparing for a new event especially for you! There will be an Apple Dynasty beard contest so start growing those beards now!

The Detroit Christian Church will hold its monthly Gospel Gig Saturday, Aug. 2. Special guests will be Beth Mortland of Florida and Instruments of Faith. A light supper will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the concert will begin at 6:30. Come join us for an evening of music!

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Aislyn Wyatt, left and Emily Wood have water guns and arent’ afraid to use them. The girls were participating in the Pittsfield Park Board’s Sprinkler Sprint where participants took part in land and water activities. Along the route of the walk, were stations where volunteers squirted runners/walkers with water guns and tossed water balloons. The Pittsfield Fire Department had a fire truck there that also sprayed water onto the participants.

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Caden Davidsmeyer, Jesse Davidsmeyer, Quinn Corgiat, in back and Damian Wood try to balance a cookie on a popsicle stick. The game was one of several played during the Sprinkler Sprint.

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Cameron Walker, Nancy Olson, Damian Wood try to get an vanilla wafer from their foreheads to their mouths without using their hands. The group was part of the 50 people who took part in the Sprinkler Sprint at King Park recently.

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Carley Beard in front, followed by left to right, Rose Sanderson and Monica Beard participated in the Sprinkler Sprint recently hosted by the Pittsfield Park Board. The trio was taking part in a one- mile run that started at King Pool went up Madison street to Adams street and over to Monroe and Back to King Park.

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BUSINESS

COLMAN'S COUNTRY Campers 2013's on sale.

Big discounts. Sales, service, parts, propane. #2 Fun St. Hartford, IL 62048.

618-254-1180. www.colmanscampers.com. TFN STORM SEASON! High winds!

Get those trees trimmed or removed before they do damage to roofs , cars, homes. Free Estimates!

A 30+ year arborist that is insured and local. Call Bob 1-217-2041154. 7.30

2012 MOBILE home stimulus package: up to $25,000 for your trade in.

Discounts for land owners. Financing available.

Pre-qualify by phone 314562-7459. tf SELLBEST, 110 W. Quincy St., Griggsville: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Quality Used Furniture & AppliancesWashers, Dryers, Freezers, Fridges, Microwave, Electric Stoves, Twin, Full, Queen Beds, New Mattress Sets, Bedroom Furniture, Tables & Chairs, Upholstered Furniture, Tools, T.V.s, Stereos. Everything for the home and you! Call 217-242-2252.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. 217742-9241. TF OAK TREE Lawn Care Residential and commercial mowing, landscaping, trim bushes, clean gutters, etc. Call for details and pricing. 217-4731286 or 217-617-5943. TF

300 FARM MARKET FOR SALE Wagon, hog panels, 12 ft. chisel, cattle panels, hay rings for cattle - just like new. 217-7341811. TF

400A FOR RENT Calhoun County APARTMENT FOR rent.

Call Matt 618-576-2766 or 618-576-2449. TFCNH ONE BEDROOM apartment in Hardin; recent renovations; water/sewer/ trash included; no dogs, no smoking; $350/mo, deposit required; call 618576-2662 to apply. 8.27 COMMERCIAL BUILDING for rent. Hardin, IL. Call 618-498-1234 and ask for Business Department. TF

400D FOR RENT Pike County 2 BR house for rent No smoking No pets. Security deposit required. 217285-4502. TF 1 AND 2 br apartments available. No smoking.

No pets. Security deposit required. 217-285-4502 TF FOR RENT: 2 BR bungalow, newly remodeled, Pleasant Hill. References required. Send inquiries to: General delivery\ Rental. Pleasant Hill, IL 62366. TF

1100E REAL ESTATE Scott County

FOR RENT storage building Winchester. Call 618498-1234. Ask for Julie. TF

H&R BLOCK of Jerseyville now taking applications for an experienced Tax Preparer. Please send your resume to 300 S. Washington St., Jerseyville, IL 62052. Or apply in person on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 8.13

HOUSE FOR sale: Excellent starter home for a single person or a couple in a small rural community with excellent neighbors.

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

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

500 FOR SALE GOODYEAR T125/70D15 95M Temp. spare for 1998 Buick. Never used. $20.

217-285-4975. TF DON'T PAY high heating bills. Eliminate them with an outdoor wood furnace from Central Boiler. Call today.

217-236-3022. TF TIME CLOCKS, Acroprint 125 $100 and Acroprint 150 $125. Call Julie at 618-4981234. TFN LG TV sales on all 2013.

Full service. Authorized dealer and service center. Blu Ray DVD players.

Whites and Garretts new and used metal detectors.

New and used CBs and antennas and police scanners. 217-285-2893. 1402 Lakeview Heights. TF FOR SALE: 2013 Honda Metropolitan scooter; about 300 miles. Call 217-2485359. 8.6

600 HELP WANTED PACT FOR West Central IL is opening a new classroom and is seeking two full-time Early Head Start Center based teachers for the Pittsfield Center. Requires Associate or higher degree in early childhood education or infant/toddler CDA and 2 years' experience working in a nursery school or licensed daycare center.

Starts at $10.38 per hour with extra pay for college degree. Mail, fax or email letter of interest, resume and transcripts to April Darringer at PACT, PO Box 231, Mt. Sterling, IL 62353.

Fax 217-773-3906. Email: adarringer@pactheadstart. com. EOE. 7.30 DRIVERS: sign-on bonus on this no-touch home weekly dedicated customer! Excellent pay, benefits!

CDL-A w/2yrs experience.

Call Penske Logistics!

1-888-244-1674. 7.30 DRIVERS: Great pay and home time! Local/Regional/ OTR. Health, vision, dental. Paid holidays. Pension plan! CDL-A, 2+ yrs exp.

Hazmat/Tanker X-end. Call 800-232-0170. 8.6 SEASONAL ELEVATOR help wanted. Florence, IL. Apply online at www.cargill. com/careers > Production and Maintenance (non-management) Job #FLO00112.

Successful applicants will be required to pass a company paid physical exam which includes drug & alcohol screening & background check. Cargill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 8.6 IT SUPPORT specialist F/T. Exp with MAC, Web, Windows, server-based applications. Knowledge of iPad, iPhone and Android devices. Exp. with network/ mass storage solutions.

Ability to support in house and field staff. Must have flexible travel ability. Send resume to careers@whitetailproperties.com. 7.30 FULL-TIME SECRETARIAL position available: Office assistance experience preferred; good communication & grammar skills; proficient in Microsoft Programs; familiar with QuickBooks; self-motivated & detail oriented; Health Insurance and Retirement Benefits; No Phone Calls Please Please send resume and cover letter to: West Central IL Criminal Justice Council, PO Box 6, Jerseyville, IL 62052. 7.30

615 HUNTING LOCAL HUNTER looking to lease a farm in Pike County or Northern Calhoun County 618-550-9406. 3.7.15 PRIME HUNTING land 241 acres in 3 tracts.

Auction - Aug. 1. 16 miles SE of Pittsfield, just S of Pike Co. The Loranda Group & US Agri-Services Group/800-716-8189 www.loranda.com. 7.30 ABSOLUTELY NO trespassing on the property of Lloyd and Debbie DeSherlia in Batchtown. Violators will be prosecuted. 8.7.14

800 MISCELLANEOUS BAYLIS FALL Festival car, truck and bike show Aug. 9.

Registration 8:30 - 11 a.m.

Judging follows. For more information, call 217-2486246. 8.6

900A NO TRESPASSING Calhoun County NO TRESPASSING on Jack and Mary Jeaen Aderton properety in Hardin. 5.1.15 NO TRESPASSING no hunting on property owned

by Martha Knight (also known as Marty Aderton), Lincoln Valley Road, Hardin.

11.11.14

PRIVATE PROPERTY: No hunting or trespassing on any property owned by Gary Rothe, Teri Rothe Kirbach and Debra Rothe in Jerseyville, Illinois in Jersey County. Violaters will be prosecuted. 12.19.14

900D NO TRESPASSING Pike County MY LAND lo­c at­e d in Sec­ tion 18 SW of Pearl is pri­v ate prop­e r­t y. Hunt­i ng, fish­i ng, trap­p ing, tres­ pass­ing, for any pur­pose, with­out the writ­t en, signed per­mis­s ion of the own­e r, is strict­l y for­b id­den. Vio­ la­tors will be pros­e­c ut­e d.

Ti­mothy Brink­m an. 3.19.15

1100 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE profitable bar/restaurant with real esate in Macoupin Co. $225,000. 314-503-7137.

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1100A REAL ESTATE Calhoun County MULTI-UNIT RENTAL property. Great income producing property.

Priced to sell! Call Chris at the Bank of Calhoun.

618-576-2211. TF

1100D REAL ESTATE Pike County 14 ACRES 28x48 garage w/ cabin and large porch in Pike Co., Detroit Township.

Beautiful building site w/ electric, county water and septic tank in place. $96,500. 217-371-1239. 8.13

FOR SALE home sites: In Valley Tree Estates in Winchester. Large lots with city utilities in quiet and peaceful subdivision starting at just $24,900. Call Lyle at (217)-652-2522 1300 for more details. 7.30

WANTED

BUYING STANDING timber. R. McKinnon Logging.

Walnut, White Oak, etc. No yard trees. Call 217-2425401. 2.29.15

1400 WORK WANTED

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

BANKRUPTCY & ESTATE

AUCTION

Friday Night, August 1, 6pm, Preview 5pm At Elks Lodge, 117 W. Prairie, Jerseyville, IL GUNS • GOLD AND SILVER COIN COLLECTION ANTIQUE FIREARMS: Winchester, Browning, Ruger, Colt, Savage, Martin, Remington Guns, Stacks of Large Cents, 2&3 cent Pieces, Carson City Silver Dollar Collection, Bag of Old Silver Dollars, Boxes of Old U.S. Gold & Silver Coins, Shipwreck Coins, Over 50 U.S. Gold Coins $1, $2.5, $5, $10, $20. Indian and Buffalo Collection, 8-Old U.S. $1.00 Gold Pieces, Confederate Notes. U.S. $500.00 Bill.

Sehr eState auction Location: Pleasant Hill, Fairgrounds, Pleasant Hill IL

OVER 100 LARGE DIAMOND RINGS

Sat., aug. 2 • 10 a.m.

2 18 Ct. Yellow Diamond Ring, Masonic Rings, Tiffany Jewlery, Rolex Watches, Large Solitaires, 3.76 Ct., 2.01 Ct., 2.10 Ct. Rings, 4.12 Ct. Diamond Ring, Large Diamond Earrings; Rare Blue Diamonds, 3.25 Ct. Marquise Diamond Ring, Large Estate Tanzanite, Opal, Aquamarine, Emerald, Ruby Rings, 3.5 Ct. Marquis Diamond, Over 15 Large Bracelets. 9.25 Ct. Diamond Bracelets

Marble top table, wood desk with 2 cubby holes (metal legs), wood table, metal table, 4 ft. bench, love seat, #26 stationary bell-with 2 hammers (bell in good condition but has a broken wheel, could have come out of old school or church building), 5 old metal implement toys, 10 gallon Western crock (with handles). 12 gallon White Hall crock (with handles), 5 gallon stone jug, 2 gallon Benards (Chicago) stone jug, 3 or 4 smaller crocks, wood keg on stand, wire egg baskets, ornate cast iron mailbox, sausage press, milk bottles (1 cream topper), Lineman Western Electric CO. 141-W7CC phone, Marx & Co. #027-3 rail train track & accessories, True View 3 dimension viewer, 2 lead glass lampshades, Coca Cola soda crate, Railroad Iron Jack, wagon load of tools, Delta aluminum pick-up toolbox, large Penn Craft band saw, wood joiner, wood clamps, 8” disc sander, 3 large round saw blades, cross-cuts saws, 8 JD fertilizer boxes (like new), potato plow, 2 metal implement seats, large grinding wheel, brass candle holders (tall & ornate), large amount of Avon & glassware, figurines, graniteware, fireplace accessories, ice skates.

KNIVES • COLLECTIBLES • BALL CARDS 15 Tables of Collectibles, Black Jack, Browning, Winchester, Buck, Keen Cutter, Case Knife Collection, Arrowhead Collection, Scrimshaw Collection; Hummels, Quilts, Ball Cards 30’s, 50’s, 60’s, Waterford Crystal, Roseville Pottery, Over 100 Knives, Mountain Man, Wicked Pony, Bronco Buster, Remington Bronzes, Old Comic Books, Bowie Knife Collection, German Knives, Daisy Butter Churns. Old Fishing Line Collection Rob Smith Estate Items • Terms: Cash or Check or Credit Cards

WORK WANTED Pike County odd jobs, cleanup, lawn care, carpentry, painting, dry wall, gutters, stump removal. 217-491-5872. TF NEED EXTRA cash? Sell your used items in The People's Marketplace Classifieds. One phone call puts your ad in six newspapers....a total circulation of almost 22,000 readers! Plus your ad will be put in 6 newspapers.

Mike Bickers, Auctioneer • 217-348-0288

Items too numerous to mention Terms of Sale: Cash or good check (no credit/debit cards)

ExEcuTor: FrEd SEHEr jr.

Great Auctions Start Here!

Auctioneer: Ken D. Renoud (217) 285-4749

Go to auctionzip.com for pictures

Announcements made day of sale takes precedence over all advertisement. This is one sale you do not want to miss. Most items have been previously boxed up, so more items may become available.

The People's Marketplace Classifieds

RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE AUCTION

1500A

Thursday, August 7 • 6 PM

YARD online for FREESALES

Calhoun County

Auction Location: 616 W. Chestnut St. Griggsville, IL

MULTI-FAMILY YARD sale in Kampsville, Intersection of Main and Rt. 96. Thurs., July 31; 4-8 p.m. Fri., Aug 1; 5 – 8 p.m. Furniture, tools, clothes knick-knacks, and misc.

1500D YARD SALES Pike County YARD SALE: Friday, August 1, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 2, 8-noon.

416 North Madison, Pittsfield (in rear). Boys clothes size 10-16, men's and women's clothes, shoes, loft bed, captains bed, dresser,armoire,loveseat, recliner, xbox 360, PSP, xbox and ps3 games, vhs tapes, books, kitchen and household items. 2 glass drink dispensers, 3 older model tvs and lots of misc. 7.30 MULTI-FAMILY yard sale at Grace Baptist churh, 1500 Lakeview Heights, Pittsfield (across from Pine Lakes).

Friday, Aug. 1, 9-4. Saturday, Aug. 2, 9-1. Sale will be inside in the Fellowship Hall 7.30 444 W. KELLOGG St, Pittsfield: Friday, Aug. 1, 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Mini fridge, Pilate gym and other exercise equipment, guitar, keyboard, outdoor chairs, small kitchen cabinet, clothing and lots more to numerous to mention. 7.30 PERRY: BIG yard sale 1 mile East of Perry. Turn East at Arends Awe and look for signs. Saturday, Aug. 2, 8 a.m.-noon. Girls clothes size 0-3 months up to size 6, shoes for baby girls, toddler and women, men's shirts sizes XL and XXL, women's clothes sizes S-XL with brand name, casual and party dresses size 8-12, maternity clothes, stroller.

More to be added. Rain cancels. 7.30

GRIGGSVILLE: 503 S. Stanford. Friday & Sat. Aug. 1 & 2. 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Treadmill, stationary bike, recliner chair, men's & ladies clothes, paparazzi jewelry, lucky girl candles, lots of misc.

1500E YARD SALES Scott County YARD SALE: Multi-family 27 N. Maple St. Winchester.

Aug. 1 8-1 and 4-7; Aug 2 7:30-12 noon. All size and gender clothing, crafts, furniture and misc.

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2006 CHEVY Colorado Extended Cab, 2.8L 4 Cyl Auto w/ tonneau hard cover & Duraliner. Runs and looks good with good Gas mileage and cold

600 HELP WANTED

400E FOR RENT Scott County

CALL (217) 285-2345

100 AUTOMOTIVE

The People’s Marketplace Classifieds

• 1996 Dutch Home • 1600 sf • 3 BR • Master BR & Bath • LR, DR, K, FR, Nook • 8 Room • 2 ½ Bath • Central A/C • GFA • 90’ x 132’ Lot! • 2-Car Garage

• Front & Rear Porches • Appliances Transfer

A nice home with all the amenities, please check website for info or call Brian to view!

Attorney: Ron Hoskin 130 S. Madison Pittsfield, IL 217-285-4822

DONALD GOEWEY ESTATE Curless Auction – Brian Curless Auctioneer 217-242-1665

WWW.CURLESSAUCTION.COM

HELP WANTED Sports Reporter

Campbell Publications has an immediate opening for a full time sports reporter.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the coverage of local sports in the readership area, some outdoor/wildlife sports stories and an occasional general news assignment. The ideal candidate will be familiar with a wide variety of sports and will enjoy working with people, in person and on the telephone. Must have reliable transportation. Pleasant office and friendly co-workers. Opportunity to excel in a fast-paced and creative work environment. Typing ability, good grammar skills, ability to meet deadlines, camera, computer and web skills required. InDesign proficiency strongly desired but will train qualified candidates. We produce six awardwinning community newspapers in five counties with a combined readership of 75,000. This position is based in Jerseyville, Ill. within one hour of metro St. Louis.

To apply, send resume, cover letter and clips to: Julie Boren, Publisher; P.O. Box 70 Pittsfield, IL 62363 or email to: publisher@campbellpublications.net

Campbell Publications “First in Excellence”

ILLINOIS CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING NETWORK ADVERTISING SERVICES Need to place your ad throughout Illinois?

Call Illinois Press Advertising Service 217-241-1700 or visit www.illinoispress.org

BOATS THE BOAT DOCK We Buy & Consign Used Boats! 217-7937300 theboatdock.com

CAMPERS/RVS Colman’s RV - We buy/consign used Campers & RV’s 217-7878653 www.colmansrv.com

CAREER/EDUCATION

HEALTH

AIRLINE CAREERS BEGIN HERE - BECOME AN AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECH. FAA APPROVED TRAINING. FINANCIAL AID IF QUALIFIED - HOUSING AVAILABLE. JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE CALL AIM 800-481-8312

INJURED IN ANY GM VEHICLE? If you were injured or a loved one killed in an accident while driving a GM vehicle AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, you may be entitled to compensation.

Call Charles H. Johnson Law 1-800-535-5727

EVENTS

HELP WANTED

POSTAGE STAMP SHOW Free Admission Lindner Conference Center, 610 E. Butterfield Rd. Lombard, IL August 9 & 10 Hours: 10am-4 pm Buy-Sell-Appraise For more info: www.msdastamp.com

HVAC Technicians. 4 Week Accelerated Hands On Training Program. We Offer 6 National Certifications And Lifetime Job Placement Assistance.

VA Benefits Eligible! 877-994-9904

HELP WANTED DRIVERS TanTara Transportation Corp. is hiring Flatbed Truck Drivers and Owner Operators. Regional and OTR Lanes Available. Call us @ 800-650-0292 or apply online at www.tantara.us $1500 SIGN ON BONUS, $60K - $70K Annually! Experienced Class A CDL Drivers Wanted!

Dedicated Customer, Home Weekly and Excellent Benefits.

Call 888-409-6033 or apply online www.DRIVEJTC.com

Central ICANS - Run Date Week of 7/27/2014

air, 10’ grain head w/hyd. unload auger, corn head MACHINERY: JD AW 13’ wheel disk - JD RWA 13’ heel ampbell disk - JD 1240 planter - JD “B” grain drill w/hyd. lift - 2 Parker gravity wagons on JD running gears ublications -Model J2000 w/sideboards, 1-Model 2100 - JD MX7, 3 pt shredder w/hyd cyl - JD 613, 3 pt shredder D “RM” 4 row 3 pt cultivator w/rolling fenders - JD 400 3 pt rotary hoe - JD 3 pt hyd 7’ blade - Century ull type field sprayer, 100 gal. - MF 3 pt. 3B plow - 12’ pull type roller TRUCKS: 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1992 Chevrolet GMT-400 – 1984 Chevrolet C10 - 1956 Willys Jeep CARS: 1971 Chevrolet Custom oupe - 1970 Chevrolet Impala TRAILER: 6’ X 10’ aluminum ATV: 1995 Honda TRX300FW TOOLS: Power nd hand tools, Miller Legend welder/power generator – many other items to sell!

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SATURDAY, JAN. 11, 2014 • 10 A.M.

ESTATE AUCTION

The People’s Marketplace Classifieds

veteran / educator statesman / philanthropist

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

ocated: TO BE HELD AT 128 S. WASHINGTON, MEREDOSIA, IL

9 PARCELS OF REAL ESTATE (TO SELL 12:30 P.M.) FOR VIEWING OF REAL ESTATE: PLEASE CONTACT AUCTIONEERS

START HERE!

TUES., AUG. 12, • 4 P.M.

ARCEL #1: 82± acres, Pike County recreational land PARCEL #2: 38± acres, Morgan County (Meredoa) land, improved w/120’ x 54’ Morton building and 24’ x 21’ garage PARCEL #3: 40 ACRES, Morgan ounty recreational land, located approx. 1 mile south of junction of Rte 104 and Rte 100, lying east off LOCATION: AT AMERICAN LEGION, 903 W. SUPERIOR, Rte 100 PARCEL #4: 18± acres, Morgan County recreational/home site land w/frontage on RTE 100, cated approx.

1 mile south of junction JACKSONVILLE, IL of Rte 104 and Rte 100, on east side of Rte 100 PARCEL #5: 20 S. Washington, lot approx. 60’ x 120’, improved w/40’ x 62’ Morton building PARCEL #6: 120 S. ashington, lot approx. 60’ x 120’, improved w/2 story house PARCEL #7: 301 Main St., Meredosia, lot pprox. 30’ x 100’ w/former fish market bldg. (in disrepair) PARCEL #8: vacant double lot, approx. 200’ 740’, located on Lake Road, Meredosia PARCEL #9: vacant lot, approx. .29 acres, located west of old ilroad depot in Meredosia - JON BOATS - BOAT TRAILER - OUTBOARD MOTORS – FISHING EQUIPMENT NETS, TRAPS, ETC.) – DUCK DECOYS – HOUSEHOLD – MANY OTHER ITEMS TO SELL NOT LISTED! OR TERMS OF AUCTIONS, LISTING WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ND PICTURES view at middendorfs.com or auctionzip.com ID#3493, ontact auctioneers or like us on Facebook. Food available by Foods “R” Us.

38 GUNS (to sell starting at 6:30 p.m.): Large amount of reloading equipment and supplies SOME TOOLS (to sell following guns) For terms, catalog and pictures view at middendorfs.com or auctionzip.com ID#3493 or contact auctioneers.

All Federal and StateEDLEN gun laws will apply.

LARRY ESTATE SELLER: Viewing THE FARMERS STATE BANK ADMINISTRATOR starting at 2 AND p.m.TRUST day CO., of auction!

JOHN COSTELLO ESTATE

TORNEYS: EDDIE CARPENTER, 305 W. STATE, JACKSONVILLE, IL 62650217-245-7015 RONALD KESINGER, 200 N. WEST, JACKSONVILLE, IL 62650 217-243-5433

Upcoming Kiesewetter AUctions

SAT. AUG. 9 • Nola Jean Berger Living Estate-905 Lincoln, Pekin. 3 bedroom brick house, furniture, collectables, & tools.

SAT. AUG 16 • Virginia Lewis Estate-117 Herman, East Peoria.

3 bedroom brick house, furniture, antiques, & collectables.

SAT. SEPT. 27 • Oscar Crique Liquidation Auction-206 Lincoln, N.Pekin. Antique cars, car parts, shop equipment & tools.

SUN. SEPT. 28 • Consignment Auction in Barns-810 Fischer, Creve Coeur.

Goldwing & Honda Cycles, Cycle parts & tools, Furniture-Collectables.

first 1,000 people through the gate get a free glenn poshard bobble head

friday aug 8 / rent one park game starts @ 7:05 pm • s.i. miners vs. windy city thunderbolts

the miners will donate

$1.00 to the poshard foundation for abused children for every general admission ticket sold

plus, special reception at 6pm • tickets $150 • limited quantity

Proceeds go to the Poshard Foundation For abused children

or visit southernillinoisminers.com

Call Kiesewetter 309-699-3800 to schedule viewing appointment.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SCOTT COUNTY, ILLINOIS

MAXINE EDWARDS

ONE PHONE

Saturday, August 9, 2014 • 9:30 a.m.

Directions: Directions: From Carrollton go south on Rt.67 go 3 mi to (woody

road) turn west on 1000n and go 3 mi turn south on 850e and follow signs.

From Jerseyville take Rt. 67 north 10mi turn west on (woody Road) 1000n then 3mi to 850e turn south and follow signs.

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES China Set by Mason’s Patent Ironstone, 5 gal Whitehall Crock w/handles, 5 gal Water Crock Lid, R.R. Lanterns, Butter Churns, Sad Iron, Cow Bell, Egg Scale, Carbide Light, Ice Tongs, Mirrored Horse Collar, R.R. Lock, Misc. Pin Buttons, Candy Jar, Iron Bank, Misc. Cookbooks, Bread/Canister Box, Ribbon Type Typewriter, Coo-Coo Clock , Brass Spittoon, Rolens 31 Day Wall Clock, Kitchen Clock, Ingraham Mantel Clock, Door Stop, Jar of Buttons, Iron Kettle, Iron Wheels, Numerous Milk Cans, Evans Coulson Bike, Iron Skillets, Cream Separator, Nut Cracker, Misc. Hub Caps, Filing Cabinets, License Plates, Green Handle Beater, Standard Oil Plate, Old Judge Coffee Jar, Vocanizer, Business Man Radio, Wooden Clock, Spool Shelf, Shipping Trunk FURNITURE Sofa, Recliner, Lift Chair, Side Board Buffet, Chest of Drawers, Waterfall Kneehole Desk, 4 Iron Lawn Chairs, 3 pc. Oak Serpentine Bedroom Suite TOOLS 3.Seeder, Handyman Jack, 320 Snow Blower w/Cab, Spray Tanks, John Deer Pull Behind Sprayer, 2 Plows, Garden Trolley, Chainsaws, Weed Eater, Gas Engines, Calf Weaning Muzzle, Bail Mover, Log Splitter, 3.Lift, 1 Row Planters, Potato Planter, Hog Shoot, 5ft 3pt. IH Sickle Bar , Craftsman Table Saw, Kennedy Toolbox, Craftsman Belt Sander , Corn Sheller TRACTOR, BUILDINGS & MISC ’64 Massey Ferguson Diesel 1500hr on Overhaul SDW644001093, Hay Wagon,3pt Disc, E-Z Go Golf Cart, Numerous Scrap Piles, *2- Grain Bins 6ring 3ring, *5- 1800’s Out Buildings *GRAIN BINS & OUTBUILDINGS must be torn down and removed. Pictures on riverbender.com and auction zip.com A Minimum of 8 Trailer Loads a Nice Selection of Hard To Find Items Auction Note: all announcements day of sale take precedence over written material.

BANK OF BLUFFS, Plaintiff, vs. No. 14-CH-1 MICHAEL L. MELTON, KIMBERLY A. MELTON, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND N O N R E C O R D CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

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• Work 5 days a week • 401K Plan • Health Insurance • Paid Vacation

We are looking for an ambitious, energetic sales person wanting to make an exciting career in the car business. Come and enjoy a great family working environment.

Sales experience in not required. You will receive two weeks paid training along with ongoing training.

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618-535-1115 Lic.440.000322

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.

SALE TO BE HELD AT THE PIKE COUNTY FARM BUREAU BUILDING, 1301 E. WASHINGTON ST., PITTSFIELD, IL

2 20 A CR ES • 3 T RACT S

3PRODUCTIVE FARMLAND!

3HUNTING/RECREATIONAL ACREAGE!

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).

Additional detailed information available by visiting our website at www.sullivanauctioneers.com or by calling for a color brochure.

PAUL AND MELISSA BORROWMAN Representing Attorney: Ronald K. Hoskin • Lowry & Hoskin LLP 130 S. Madison St. • Pittsfield, IL • Phone 217-285-4822

Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC • 217-847-2160 • Lic. 444000107 www.sullivanauctioneers.com

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

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

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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

THURS., AUGUST 7 • 10:00 A.M.

Bank of Bluffs, Plaintiff, By: RAMMELKAMP BRADNEY, P.C., Its attorneys, By: H. Allen Yow, Counsel

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: 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

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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William E. Gwartney; et. al.

DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

618.998.8499

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ANTIQUE & PERSONAL PROPERTY ESTATE AUCTION RR2 BOX 90, CARROLLTON, IL 62016

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JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association successor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation PLAINTIFF

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: PIN 53-020-10 Improved with Single Family Home 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.

In the CIrCuIt Court of the eIghth JudICIal CIrCuIt, PIke County, IllInoIs, PEOPLES BANK & TRUST CO., Plaintiff, v.

2014-CH-34

EDWIN M. WARD, MARY L. WARD, HADLEY CREEK FARMS,LLC, BLANKENSHIP GUIDE SERVICE, INC., UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FIRSTNATIONAL BANK OF BARRY, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, In Chancery, Foreclosure, Case No. 2014-CH-34.

NOTICE is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, that suit entitled as above has been commenced and is now pending wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose a mortgage affecting the following described property, to-wit: The Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 7, excepting 6 acres square in fmm out of the Southeast comer thereof and except that part of said Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter which lies South of the branch which bisects said tract approximately East and West; said tract containing approximate 30 acres more or less and sitnated in Township 5 South, Range 5 West of the Fourth Principal Meridian, in the County of Pike and State of Illinois; and The Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 7, situated in Township 5 South, Range 5 West of the Fourth Principal Meridian, in the County of Pike and State of lllinois; A tract of land lying in and being a part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 12, Township 5 South, Range 6 West of the Fomth Principal Meridian, Pike County, Illinois, and being more finally described as follows: Beginning at a point marking the Northeast comer of the Southeast Quarter of the aforementioned Section 12, thence South 01 degree 19 minutes and 50 seconds West along the East line of said Southeast Quarter, a distance of 2157.10 feet, thence North 27 degrees 06 minutes and 15 seconds West (leaving said East line), 927.87 feet, thence North 88 degrees 41 minutes and 05 seconds West 241.60 feet, thence North 26 degrees 02 minutes and 47 seconds West 1254.55 feet, thence South 88 degrees 54 minutes and 19 seconds East parallel with the North line of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 12, a distance of 497.06 feet to a point on the centerline of a public road, thence North 06 degrees 53 minutes and 39 seconds West along said centerline of a public road, 224.17 feet to a point on the North line of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 12, thence South 88 degrees 54 minutes and 19 seconds East (leaving said centerline) and along the North line of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 12, a distance of 795.32 feet to the point of beginning, containing 33.04 acres, more or less, with the above described subject to that portion now being used for public road purposes.

Parcel Numbers: 55-006-07, 56-016-13, 56-016-09, 55-006-05 AND A tract of land lying in and being a part of the Northeast Quarter (NEl/4); a part of the Northwest Quarter (NWl/4); a part of the Southwest Quarter (SWl/4) and a part of the Southeast Quarter (SEl/4), all in Section Eleven (11), Township Five (5) South of the Base Line, Range Six (6) West of the Fourth Principal Mendian, Pike County, Illinois and being more fully described as follows: Beginning at a point marking the Northeast corner of the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4) of the Southeast Quarter (SEl/4) ofthe aforementioned Section Eleven (11); thence

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

North 88° 20' 13" West (along the North line of said Quarter Quarter Section) a distance of 59.18 feet to a point on the centerline of Kiser Creek; thence South 72° 50' 51" West (along said center line and leaving the North line of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quatter of said 11) a distance of 226.49 feet; thence North 72° 40' 59" West (along said centerline) 270.72 feet to a point on the North line of the Northwest Qumter (NWl/4) of the Southeast Quarter (SEl/4) of said Section Eleven (11); thence North 88° 20' 13" West (along said North line) 793.68 feet to a point marking the Northeast corner of the Northeast Quarter (NEl/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SWl/4) of the aforementioned Section Eleven (II); thence North 89° 01' 21" West (along the North line of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 11) a distance of 74.57 feet to a point on the South bank of Kiser Creek; thence South 64° 43' 40" West (along said South bank and leaving the North line of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 11) a distance of 159.08 feet; thence South 34° 59' 04" West (along said South bank) 466.91 feet; thence South 75° 31' 33" West (along said South bank) 559.86 feet; thence South 78° 33' 34" West (along said South bank) 292.76 feet; thence South 73° 33' 35" West (along said South bank) 27.67 feet to a point on the West line of the Northeast Quarter (NEl/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SWl/4) of said Section Eleven(l1); thence North 00' 27' 13" East (along said West line) 418.82 feet; thence North 58° 24' 02" East (leaving said West line) 1045.37 feet; thence North 86° 21' 03" East 1783.86 feet to point of the Northeast Quarter (NEl/4) of said Section Eleven (11); thence South 00’ 35' 28" West (along said East line) 463.64 feet to the point of beginning; containing 29.37 acres, more or less; as per survey during April of 2004 of Marvin J. Likes, Illinois Professional Land Surveyor #35-2150.

Parcel Numbers: 56-015-01A, 56-01409A, 56-015-02, 56-014-07A AND TRACT I: The Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 4, Township 6 South of the Base Line and Range 5 West of the Fourth Principal Meridian, situated in the County of Pike and State of Illinois.

TRACT 2: The Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 4, Township 6 South of the Base Line, Range 5 West of the Fourth Principal Meridian, excepting 3 acres in the Southeast corner thereof described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 4, running thence West 30 rods along said South side of the said Northeast Quarter of said Southeast Quarter of said Section 4, from said point thence North 16 rods, thence East 30 rods along a line parallel with the South side of the 3 acres tract herein described to a point, thence South 16 rods to the place of beginning, situated in the County of Pike, in the State of Illinois.

TRACT 3: 110 acres off of the East side of the Northeast Quarter of Section 4, in Township 6 South, Range 5 West of the Fourth Principal Meridian, situated in the County of Pike and the State of Illinois.

Parcel Number: 65-004-06 (Tract 1) Parcel Number: 65-004-03 (Tract 2) Parcel Number: 65-004-02 (Tract 2) Parcel Number: 65-003-09 (Tract 3) And you are further notified that unless you appear on or before September 2, 2014, and defend in said suit, default judgment may be entered against you on the day following or thereafter. debbie dugan Circuit Clerk of Pike County, Illinois attorneys for Plaintiff: Barber, segatto, hoffe, Wilke & Cate, llP P.o. Box 79 Springfield, IL 62705-0079 (217) 544-4868 7.30.14, 8.6.14, 8.13

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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.

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.

THE FOLLOWING ARE ALL LOCATED IN PLEASANT HILL

• 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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Robin Callihan (217) 833-2787 Broker Associate

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Rick Barton (217) 473-8303 Managing Broker

New Listing: 12323 State Hwy 100, Pearl 2-3 bedroom ranch home on appox.

4 Acres. (some income on property) Home was remolded in 2008 with many nice updates. Finished walk-out basement. Storage shed. New furnace, central air, hot water heater, & water softner. $95,400 New Listing: 728 W. Fayette St, Pittsfield INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! 5 two bedroom homes & are currently rented. Call for details. $87,000 302 Main St, Detroit: 3 bedroom ranch home on corner lot. Eat-in kitchen, big living room, & main floor laundry. Detached 2 car garage. $45,000 Perry: 3 adjoining building lots with mature trees. Great place to build. $14,500 Pittsfield: Owner wants offer on this lot. $7,500 #6 Pheasant Lane, Pittsfield: Wonderful family home located in nice subdivision.

Master suite, 2 additional bedrooms, formal dining, & a to die for kitchen. Partial finished basement with additional kitchen & family room. Relax on the roomy deck. All kitchen appliances to convey plus the washer & dryer. Attached garage & storage shed.

Move in ready! $269,900 600 Brookfield, Quincy: 3 bedroom ranch home located in new subdivison. Great room, 2 full baths, attached 2 car garage, & more. Call for details. $159,900 119 Douglas Drive, Pleasant Hill: Located high on the hill. Lots of updates! Attractive master suite, awesome kitchen, formal dining, 2 fireplaces, & so much more. Walk out basement, main floor laundry, gorgeous deck, attached garage, & a storage shed.

Inviting covered porch. Must See! $149,000 115 Randall Drive, Pleasant Hill. Country fell located on quite street. Ideal family home with finished basement. 4-5 bedrooms, 2 baths, open kitchen/dining area, & more. Deck & garage. $65,000 203 Spring St, Pleasant Hill: Great starter home or a good rental. 4 bedroom single story home with metal roof. Open floor plan. Call today. $42,500 25465 305th Ave, Barry: Country setting but minutes from town. Attractive two story home on 2.84 Acres. Attractive kitchen (comes with appliances), 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, & a charming stone fireplace. 25 x 18 insulated outbuilding ideal for workshop. Partial fenced area great for animals. Call for your showing. $88,000 31189 175th St, Hull: Manufactured home lDwith 80% basement located edge of town. so 410 S. Walnut St, Hull: Two story home on corner lot. Updated kitchen & bath, main floor laundry, central air, & more. $44,900 916 E. Washington St, Pittsfield: This home has an inground pool, screened in porch with hot tub, & nice big yard. 3-4 bedrooms, 2 baths, formal dining area, family room with fireplace, & so much more. 3 car attached garage. $99,900 201 Mason St, Pittsfield: Ideal retirement home. Two bedroom ranch home on smaller lot. Roomy living room with built-ins. Patio area, storage shed, & garage.$70,000 655 Prospect St, Pittsfield: Attractive3 bedroom, two bath retirement duplex with unbelievable price! Screened in porch & attached garage. Small fee for lawn mowing & snow removal....worry free! Call for your showing. $75,000 244 S. Memorial St, Pittsfield: Ideal family home located close to schools.3-4 bedroom, 2 baths, eat-in kitchen, & more. Covered porch, good size deck, & garage.

Immediate Possession. $68,500 430 W. Jefferson St, Pittsfield: Delightful 3 bedroom 2 bath home not far from town.

Updated window, roof, & more. Deck & garage. Priced to sell. $66,800 401 Chandler St, Griggsville: Two bedroom starter home located close to schools.

Newer roof, carport, & more. Cheaper than rent. $39,900 404 S. Union St, Griggsville: An awesome brick home with delightful private court yard. (great place to entertain) One owner! 3 -4 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room with fireplace & built-ins, & a bonus room. Two car garage & storage shed. $76,500 lDwith partial fenced yard.

617 Adams St, Quincy: Two bedroom sohome 1213 S. 12th St, Quincy: Two story family home on niceIN big lot. Updated kitchen, PEND G fireplace, deck, & more. $48,900 530 Clarksville Rd, Pittsfield: Two story home located close to schools. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, & eat-in kitchen. Great price. $35,000 Owner wants it sold!

23328 US Hwy 54, Pittsfield: 1.5 story home with attractive wrap around porch. 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, nice big kitchen, & more. Newer garage.$98,500 230505 US Hwy, 54, Pittsfield: Spacious 3 bedroom ranch home on 1.75 Acres.

Geo-thermal heat, central air, & county water. Bonus room, partial basement, garage, & several outbuildings. Call for showing. $110,000 RR 1 Bx 60A, Nebo: (rural Pleasant Hill) 3 bedroom manufactured home on 1.3 Acres.

Full basement with extras. All kitchen appliances to convey. Call for details. $98,000 206 Franklin St, Jacksonville: Two bedroom olDhome with full basement. Garage.

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Calhoun, IL - 50 ac m/l. with home. 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car gar, Geo-thermal heating & cooling, Timber ridges, valleys, overgrown fi elds, Food plot areas- $419,900 Home and 5 acres $289,900. - Contact Kirk Gilbert Calhoun, IL - 92 ac m/l. 28 acs tillable, 64 acs big timber ravines and ridges, numerous funnels, pinch points, food plot locations, big bucks and turkey - $330,740 - Contact Kirk Gilbert Calhoun, IL - 159 ac m/l with cabin. 10 acs tillable, 149 acs timber, 3 ponds, tower blinds, fruit trees, private access, trail system, big bucks and turkey- $477,000 - Contact Kirk Gilbert Pike County, IL - 2 ac m/l with home. Quality construction , city water and septic, big loft, 16’ ceilings, lots of storage space - $72,900 - Contact Kirk Gilbert Pike County 1 ac m/l with 2 bed, 1 bath fully furnished home, large Quonset hut. $29,900 Pike County- 4.2 acres m/l with Gorgeous two story home just 4 miles south of Pittsfield. 4 Bed/3.5 Bath, 3864 sqft, Geo Heat/Cool, 3 car garage, built in 2005. $239,900 Pike county – 18 acres +/- just south of Green Pond Church. 3 ½ acres tillable and pasture ground. Paved road frontage with water and electric available. Rare small tract with level building sites. $72,000.00 or $4,000.00 per acre.

Pike County – 4 Bedroom 4 Bath Lodge on 14 acres +/- overlooking the Illinois river. Approx. 2400 sqft, vaulted ceilings, with some furnishings. $149,900.00.

Pike County, IL - 46.5 ac m/l with home. timber, tillable fields, established food plot, creek, pond, b 38 ac timber - PRICE REDUCED $239,500 - Contact Kirk Gilbert Pike County- 80 acres, 50 tillable, 30 in timber, optional neighboring lease of 240 acres, Great income with some Great hunting.

Pike County, IL - 151 ac m/l with home. “Dutch Creek” area, 126 acs timber, 25 acs tillable, pond, food plots, turn key, big bucks and turkey - $825,000 - Contact Kirk Gilbert Pike County, IL - 165 ac m/l. Dead end road access, trail system, pond, creek bottoms, funnels, timber, food plot locations, big buck hunting, -Contact Kirk Gilbert Pike County, IL - Country home and 4.2 acres just 4 miles south of Pittsfield, 4 bedroom/3.5 bath/3 car garage. Move in ready, big kitchen, large rooms and closets, current appraisal on file, asking $239,900.00 Contact Kirk Gilbert Pike County, IL - Pike County, IL - Barry Township - 80 ac - 21 acres tillable, great hunting farm, secluded access, adjoining 25 acre lease - Contact Jeff Evans Pike County 88 m/l with 3 bed, 1 bath home, basement/gameroom. 10 acs tillable, 19 crp, 59 timber, total yearly income of $4,597.00 Asking $325,000 3 Bed 2 Bath Log Home on 7.5 acres just North of Griggsville. 2184 sqft of Living Area, Gourmet Kitchen, Hobby Room, 2 car garage, Fireplace, Hardwood Floors, 84 ft of Covered porch. $215,000.00

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

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.

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!

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.

Pittsfield-38185 205th Ave.-Great 4BR family home just minutes from town. Nice open porch. $150’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-443 Susie Dr.-Cute 3BR 2BA home on quiet street with nice deck and great family room. $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 det., 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.

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-32739 Jim Town Hollow Rd.-3BR 1BA bungalow with 2 car detached garage with new windows. Move-in ready! $50’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.

COMMERCIAL & LOTS 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!

HUNTING LAND & FARMS NEW LISTING-Pike County 32 acres +/- Cincinnati TWP. Very unique riverfront property with 2,000 sq. ft. home and cabin.

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.

SALE PENDING-PRICE REDUCED-Griggsville-315 E. Quincy St.-Very nice 2BR home with 2 car detached garage and machine shed on corner lot. $60’s.

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-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.

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 77 acres +/- Pleasant Hill TWP. Nice recreational farm with high fencing.

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

SOLD-Pittsfield-332 Walnut-Beautifully decorated 2BR home with nice built-in’s in South location.

Move-in ready! $70’s.

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.

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Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Pike Press

Town & Countr y Tour...

Time your move right to save money

Buying a new home is the most expensive purchase a person is likely to make in his or her lifetime. It also can be one of the more stressful. The Employee Relocation Council states that moving is the third most stressful event in life, following death and divorce. But a well-timed move can reduce stress and save money.

Moving during certain times of the year can result in considerable savings. Moving during the summer, when children are out of school and the weather is nice, can make a move more manageable. Keep in mind that because late spring and summer are the peak moving seasons, they also tend to be more expensive. Many moving companies and truck rental agencies will charge a premium if you use their services during the summer. Furthermore, crews may change in the summer when students on vacation could fill in for regular, more experienced movers.

High prices are not only reserved for those who buy a new house during the spring and summer. Renters may find spring and summer is also the peak season for rentals. Many apartment managers can attest that the dates between June 2 and August 30 are quite busy in terms of apartment turnover.

College students are more likely to move as soon as the academic year ends, and many landlords plan leases to expire in the summer months to ensure that rerenting places will be easier thanks to a flooded apartment market. According to Apartment Wiz, a Houston-based apartment locating service, although there might be greater apartment availability during the warm-weather months, it also means greater competition between prospective tenants.

That greater competition can drive up prices.

But apartments are harder to fill in the fall or at the onset

of winter. That's because many people do not want the hassle of moving once school has started or the weather has chilled.

Landlords who are stuck paying utilities and advertising fees for vacant apartments are far more likely to negotiate rent prices, lease terms and even security deposits during the winter in an effort to fill the apartment quickly.

People sitting with homes on the market are also more likely to negotiate during cooler months when foot traffic has fizzled out. That can make shopping for a home in the fall advantageous to home buyers.

Here are some other tips to reduce stress and save money when moving into a new home or apartment. * Move mid-week. Weekends are a prime time for truck rentals and moving companies. Pick a Tuesday or a Wednesday to move, and you're much more likely to find an available moving service (even during peak moving months); you may even be able to negotiate a lower rate. * Pick a mid-month moving date. Many people move at the beginning of the month when leases are up or after mortgage payments are made. Fewer people move in the middle of the month, so you might find more affordable moving deals if you can wait a few extra weeks. * Schedule a fall or winter move. The American Moving and Storage Association says half of all moves occur during one-third of the year -- between the beginning of May and Labor Day. Beat the rush by moving outside of these dates. * Get an early start. Many people underestimate the amount of time it takes to actually move their belongings. Try to schedule a moving company to come very early in the morning to give you ample time to pack up the truck and unpack at your new home.

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The thinnest house in New York City, a city known for high real estate costs and compact dwellings, is located in the West Village neighborhood of Manhattan. Now known as the Millay House, a name honoring its one-time resident, the poet Edna St. Vincent Millay, the house was built in 1873 and is a mere 9.5 feet wide. It is sandwiched into a space that once served as a carriage alley. While Millay House certainly is compact, a home in Warsaw, Poland, is only four feet wide and, at its thinnest, is only 29.3 inches. The residence, called the Keret House, was built in a crack between two buildings. The entrance is in the rear of the home and features an entry hatch and a foldable, remote control-operated ladder.

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Blue Creek Subdivision - Pittsfield - On 2.52 acres, 35 yr. old, brick and frame contemporary, 2800 sq. ft. 9 rm, 4 br. 3 baths, finished full walk-out basement, 3 car det. garage and more. $250,000 CALL COURTNEY. PITTSFIELD - N. Madison St. - 3 storage blds. Masonry and metal constructed, 17,000 sq. ft. total storage area. CALL COURTNEY FOR INFO NEW LISTING - PITTSFIELD - 420 N. Jackson St. - Remodeled 2 story home, 9 rooms, 5 bedrooms, 2 baths, new kitchen, new electrical. All thermo w/d, NEW heating and cooling, NEW 16x32 IN GROUND swimming pool and more. CALL COURTNEY FOR MORE INFO. 317 W. Adams St. Pittsfield. - 2 story family home, 2800 sq. ft. 10 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, new heating and cooling, new electric, fireplace. Det. 28x66 building and more. $139,000. CALL COURTNEY. Downtown Pittsfield- 100-112 W. Washington. Built as the building of the Future. 2 story brick with 6 income units, Updated heating. cooling systems, electrical etc. CALL COURTNEY FOR DETAILS. NEW LISTING - PITTSFIELD - 130 N. Monroe St. - Commercial building on square, 1000 sq. ft. remodeled and redecorated, gas furn., C/A. Nice 1 br. apartment upstairs with gas furn. CALL COURTNEY. NEW LISTING - PITTSFIELD - 340 S. Mason St. - Beautiful ranch style home, 5 room, 2 bedroom, full part finished basement, remodeled and redecorated, screened in porch and large deck, 2 car att. garage, new metal roof and MORE. Priced $112,000. CALL COURTNEY. SOLD 367 E. Morrison St. Pittsfield - 40 year old ranch style, 1300 sq. ft. 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, full basement. Redecorated and remodeled inside and out. Lifetime metal roof, vinyl siding, new flooring, central heat and A/C, 1 car garage. Close to schools. CALL ROGER REDUCED to $94,900 450 W. JEFFERSON ST. PITTSFIELD - 2 story family home, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, newer vinyl siding, metal roof, thermo windows. IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. Priced in $60s. CALL TAMI 428 N. MONROE ST. PITTSFIELD - 2 story family home, 1800 sq. ft., 7 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, gas furnace, C/A, aluminum siding, shingle roof. IMMEDIATE POSESSION. Priced $62,000. CALL COURTNEY NEW LISTING - PITTSFIELD - 323 W. Fayette St. - 1 story frame home, 6 rooms, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, full basement, gas furnace, C/A, vinyl siding, NEW roof, carport. PRICED $55,000. CALL BRIAN NEW LISTING - PITTSFIELD - 404 N. Monroe St. - 1 story frame home, 1500 sq. ft. 6 rm., 2/3 bedrooms, basement, gas furnace, vinyl siding, new roof, det. garage. PRICED $54,500. CALL COURTNEY NEW LISTING - PITTSFIELD - 412 S. Memorial St. - Brick constructed, 960 Sq. ft. 6 rooms, 3 br. 1 bath, full basement, new metal roof, nice lot. PRICED $52,000. IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. CALL COURTNEY 517 N. Memorial St. Pittsfield - 1 story frame home, 2 Br. 1 bath, nice kitchen with appliances, fenced back yard. 945 sq. ft. CALL TERRY RUSH. PRICED $39,900. $34,500 PENDING NEW LISTING - 721 W. Fayette St. - Pittsfield - 1 story frame home, 4 rooms, 1 BR, 1 Bath, new interior, paint and carpet, gas furnace and C/A. Immediate possession. Priced $28,500. CALL COURTNEY (Agent Interest) SOLD

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EDGE OF GRIGGSVILLE - Situated on 15 acres MOL. approx. 83,000 sq. ft. of building space, numerous office etc. and building in good condition. For more info CALL COURTNEY at 285-2774. PRICE REDUCED NEW LISTING - GRIGGSVILLE - 801 E. Quincy St. - On 1 acre MOL 39 yr old brick ranch style, totally redecorated, new paint, new wood and carpeted flooring. 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/1 baths, full basement, 2 car att. garage and much more. NICE. CALL BRIAN IMMEDIATE POSSESSION Perry - 403 E. Highway St. On 3 lots, very nice 3 yr. old 7 rooms, 3 BR, 2 bath manufactured home. 1250 sq. ft. with large det. garage. MOTIVATED SELLER at $78,000. $75,000 CALL ROGER

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DETROIT/MILTON/FLORENCE 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

DETROIT - Just redecorated, 1 story frame home, 1300 sq. ft., 6 RM, 3 BR. 1 bath, new carpet, nice kitchen, det. 2 car garage. IMMEDIATE POSSESSION $59,500 CALL COURTNEY MILTON - 219 Tucker St. - 35 yr old ranch style home, 1020 sq. ft. 5 rooms, 2 bedrooms, vinyl siding, covered patio, detached garage. PRICED $55,000. CALL TAMI NEW LISTING - FLORENCE - 421 River Road - 200 feet of frontage, home with 4 rooms, 1 bedrooom, new kitchen, fireplace, gas furnace, C/A, new metal roof, thermo w/d, large porch and more. Move-in ready. Priced at $68,000. CALL COURTNEY NEW LISTING - FLORENCE, ILL. - River cabin, approx. 800 sq. ft., 1 large room, kitchen area. 1 1/2, baths, nat. gas, rural water, septic with 50' river frontage. Priced $47,500.

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

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NEW LISTING - 3 lots for sale in Sunny Brooke Sub-division, Pittsfield. CALL COURTNEY

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NEW LISTING-BARRY-31233 290th AVE.-Impressive 10 year old frame family home with acreage that features; two bedrooms; two baths; roomy kitchen, dining room and living room; three car attached garage; full partially finished basement divided into rooms but not finished also with bath and utility; CA; LP gas; maintenance free vinyl siding; ADT alarm system 50 gal. electric water heater. All this is situated on 15 acres m/l. Great country living. Motivated Seller!! Call KEN. NEW LISTING-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 BUILDINGPE LOTNCOUNTRY DING 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.

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320 W. Washington St. Pittsfield, Illinois 62363 • Ph: 217-285-6000 www.midwestlandsales.com 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 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 225 Acres Great Timber Piece $2,718/acre Call Scott 325 Acres Turnkey Duck Hunting Property $2,886/acre 472 Acres Legendary Waterfowl Hunting Property With 3 Lodges & tons of extras Call Scott 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 SCHUYLER COUNTY, ILLINOIS: New Listing: 45 Acres, 25 acres tillable, balance in timber Great hunting property! $3,450/acre Call Scott New Listing: 80 Acres Mostly tillable. Hard to find investment property! $4,400/acre Call Scott

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PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS: PENDING: 43 Acres Secluded Hunting Property with Creek Frontage & Food Plot Locations $3,650/acre Call Scott *broker owned SOLD: 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

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

ADAMS COUNTY, ILLINOIS: PENDING: 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

AUDRAIN COUNTY, MISSOURI: SOLD: 27 Acres, 100% Tillable, Offering 5% Return On Investment

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

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

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

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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: 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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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.

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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

Property Index Number 54-078-03

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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.

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

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Sealed Bids will be received and opened by the New Salem Township Road District, on Monday, Aug 11,2014 7:00 p.m. at the New Salem Road District Maintenance Building, New Salem, IL. 54 ft. x 64 ft. post frame maintenance Building Bid specifications are available by contacting Jim lewis (217) 473-2090

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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.

Vista Securities, Inc. Petitioner

The Pike County Housing Authority is permanently changing the location of their regularly scheduled monthly board meetings.

These meetings will now be held at 3.pm. on the 3rd Thursday of every month at PCHA’s office located at 838 Mason St, Barry, IL 62312. Previously, the meetings had been held at PCHA’s Landess Terrace Community Building at 300 Landess Terrace, Pittsfield, IL 62363.

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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.

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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

PEOPLES BANK & TRUST CO., Plaintiff, v.

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.

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EDWIN M. WARD, MARY L. WARD, HADLEY CREEK FARMS,LLC, BLANKENSHIP GUIDE SERVICE, INC., UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FIRSTNATIONAL BANK OF BARRY, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, In Chancery, Foreclosure, Case No. 2014-CH-34.

PIN 53-020-10 Vs.

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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.

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NOTICE is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, that suit entitled as above has been commenced and is now pending wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose a mortgage affecting the following described property, to-wit: The Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 7, excepting 6 acres square in fmm out of the Southeast comer thereof and except that part of said Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter which lies South of the branch which bisects said tract approximately East and West; said tract containing approximate 30 acres more or less and sitnated in Township 5 South, Range 5 West of the Fourth Principal Meridian, in the County of Pike and State of Illinois; and The Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 7, situated in Township 5 South, Range 5 West of the Fourth Principal Meridian, in the County of Pike and State of lllinois; A tract of land lying in and being a part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 12, Township 5 South, Range 6 West of the Fomth Principal Meridian, Pike County, Illinois, and being more finally described as follows: Beginning at a point marking the Northeast comer of the Southeast Quarter of the aforementioned Section 12, thence South 01 degree 19 minutes and 50 seconds West along the East line of said Southeast Quarter, a distance of 2157.10 feet, thence North 27 degrees 06 minutes and 15 seconds West (leaving said East line), 927.87 feet, thence North 88 degrees 41 minutes and 05 seconds West 241.60 feet, thence North 26 degrees 02 minutes and 47 seconds West 1254.55 feet, thence South 88 degrees 54 minutes and 19 seconds East parallel with the North line of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 12, a distance of 497.06 feet to a point on the centerline of a public road, thence North 06 degrees 53 minutes and 39 seconds West along said centerline of a public road, 224.17 feet to a point on the North line of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 12, thence South 88 degrees 54 minutes and 19 seconds East (leaving said centerline) and along the North line of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 12, a distance of 795.32 feet to the point of beginning, containing 33.04 acres, more or less, with the above described subject to that portion now being used for public road purposes.

Parcel Numbers: 55-006-07, 56-016-13, 56-016-09, 55-006-05 AND A tract of land lying in and being a part of the Northeast Quarter (NEl/4); a part of the Northwest Quarter (NWl/4); a part of the Southwest Quarter (SWl/4) and a part of the Southeast Quarter (SEl/4), all in Section Eleven (11), Township Five (5) South of the Base Line, Range Six (6) West of the Fourth Principal Mendian, Pike County, Illinois and being more fully described as follows: Beginning at a point marking the Northeast corner of the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4) of the Southeast Quarter (SEl/4) ofthe aforementioned Section Eleven (11); thence

North 88° 20' 13" West (along the North line of said Quarter Quarter Section) a distance of 59.18 feet to a point on the centerline of Kiser Creek; thence South 72° 50' 51" West (along said center line and leaving the North line of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quatter of said 11) a distance of 226.49 feet; thence North 72° 40' 59" West (along said centerline) 270.72 feet to a point on the North line of the Northwest Qumter (NWl/4) of the Southeast Quarter (SEl/4) of said Section Eleven (11); thence North 88° 20' 13" West (along said North line) 793.68 feet to a point marking the Northeast corner of the Northeast Quarter (NEl/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SWl/4) of the aforementioned Section Eleven (II); thence North 89° 01' 21" West (along the North line of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 11) a distance of 74.57 feet to a point on the South bank of Kiser Creek; thence South 64° 43' 40" West (along said South bank and leaving the North line of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 11) a distance of 159.08 feet; thence South 34° 59' 04" West (along said South bank) 466.91 feet; thence South 75° 31' 33" West (along said South bank) 559.86 feet; thence South 78° 33' 34" West (along said South bank) 292.76 feet; thence South 73° 33' 35" West (along said South bank) 27.67 feet to a point on the West line of the Northeast Quarter (NEl/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SWl/4) of said Section Eleven(l1); thence North 00' 27' 13" East (along said West line) 418.82 feet; thence North 58° 24' 02" East (leaving said West line) 1045.37 feet; thence North 86° 21' 03" East 1783.86 feet to point of the Northeast Quarter (NEl/4) of said Section Eleven (11); thence South 00’ 35' 28" West (along said East line) 463.64 feet to the point of beginning; containing 29.37 acres, more or less; as per survey during April of 2004 of Marvin J. Likes, Illinois Professional Land Surveyor #35-2150.

Parcel Numbers: 56-015-01A, 56-01409A, 56-015-02, 56-014-07A AND TRACT I: The Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 4, Township 6 South of the Base Line and Range 5 West of the Fourth Principal Meridian, situated in the County of Pike and State of Illinois.

TRACT 2: The Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 4, Township 6 South of the Base Line, Range 5 West of the Fourth Principal Meridian, excepting 3 acres in the Southeast corner thereof described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 4, running thence West 30 rods along said South side of the said Northeast Quarter of said Southeast Quarter of said Section 4, from said point thence North 16 rods, thence East 30 rods along a line parallel with the South side of the 3 acres tract herein described to a point, thence South 16 rods to the place of beginning, situated in the County of Pike, in the State of Illinois.

TRACT 3: 110 acres off of the East side of the Northeast Quarter of Section 4, in Township 6 South, Range 5 West of the Fourth Principal Meridian, situated in the County of Pike and the State of Illinois.

Parcel Number: 65-004-06 (Tract 1) Parcel Number: 65-004-03 (Tract 2) Parcel Number: 65-004-02 (Tract 2) Parcel Number: 65-003-09 (Tract 3) And you are further notified that unless you appear on or before September 2, 2014, and defend in said suit, default judgment may be entered against you on the day following or thereafter. debbie dugan Circuit Clerk of Pike County, Illinois attorneys for Plaintiff: Barber, segatto, hoffe, Wilke & Cate, llP P.o. Box 79 Springfield, IL 62705-0079 (217) 544-4868 7.30.14, 8.6.14, 8.13

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Future Lady Saukees learn the sport The Pittsfield Lady Saukees hosted a volleyball camp for more than 40 girls in the second through eighth grade recently at Pikeland Community School. Assisting at the camp were the Lady Saukee coaching staff and current members of the Lady Saukee squad. The girls learned volleyball skills and fundamentals as well as the etiquette of the game.

Saukee parents meeting Friday By beth zumwalt Pike Press Parents of Saukee football players are encouraged to attend two meetings Friday, Aug.2 at the PHS

auditorium.

The first meeting will be with the parent group and will start at 7 p.m.

The second meeting will be with the coaching staff and that meeting will immediately follow the parent

IDNR releases 2014 firearm season changes

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takes second

The Pike County Little League girls took second in the state tournament in Norridge the week of July 19-22. Members of the team are front row, left to right, Kaylyn McKee, Kennedy Merryman, , Carlee Joe Hively, Lonita Ash, , Maggie Wright. Second row, Katie Bland, Kami Utterback, Maddy Gwartney, Hannah Fry, Faith Erke, Morgan Puterbaugh. Back row, Katie Bland, Kami Utterback, Maddi Gwaurtney, Hannah Fry, Faith Erke, Morgan Puterbaugh. Lindsey Bonnett, Morgan Colston and Julia Grammer are also on the team but were unable to attend. The girls were coached by Sherry Hively and assistant coaches Bryan Ash, Erica Hoskins and Mike Hively. The senior division is age 16U and these girls are all first year players in this division and seven of them were also eligible to play junior division which is 14U.

Correction In last week’s story in the Pike Press about the Lady Tornadoes softball camp, one camper was misidentified. Erin Rezba was a participant at the camp.

After a series of regional meetings, a survey of selected hunters, a multitude of opinions expressed in articles, letters and in person, the IDNR has released the regulations for the 2014 firearms deer season.

The changes were brought about because of complaints from many hunters that the deer herd is smaller, thus, the opportunity to harvest a deer sharply declined during the 2013-2014 season. The drop of some 25 percent in the firearms season in 2013 really put the pressure on IDNR to consider changes in regulations. Not all hunters agreed with the assessment of a smaller herd. Many believed bad weather was a major factor in the reduced harvest.

Under the just released rules, the late winter season that traditionally was held in December and mid-January has been cancelled in

20 Illinois counties. The counties affected in our area include: Adams, Calhoun, Hancock, Jersey and Scott. Pike will still have the late winter season. Another portion of the new rules, however, highlights a reduction in the number of permits that will be available for purchase.

At least 32 counties will have fewer permits available for purchase.

Pike is impacted by this ruling.

There will be 1,200 fewer permits issued for the county. Statewide, the number of permits available for either sex deer has been cut 4,925 and the number of anterless only permits has been reduced 6,375.

In addition to hunter success, the IDNR uses deer-vehicle data to determine what changes in harvest numbers should be established.

I expect all kinds of reaction to the changes in the regulations, so stay tuned.

group meeting.

All parents are urged to attend.

Practice for Saukee football starts Aug.11. A physical and proof of insurance must be on file before a player may practice.

OUTDOORS with Wayne Baughman

Although spring was much delayed compared are to year’s past, wildlife reproduction has been fantastic. I thought we wouldn’t have any hummingbirds when only one arrived in late April. A couple of weeks later two more made their appearance.

Now, we have at least 25 that empty the feeders every day. We have gone through25 pounds of sugar thus far.

In the songbird category, many species have nested several times.

We have some five wrens that are feeding their third batch of little ones.

In the big game category, we have several pair of quail that are near the house every morning and evening. It is a big thrill for me to see several half-grown quail on the property. It has been years since I have seen any young birds.

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Mills wins award for outstanding year

‘Hello, Dolly’ at The Muny Aug. 11 - 17 Mrs. Dolly Levi makes her grand Muny return in the classic musical, “Hello, Dolly!”

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Broadway opening, this award-winning musical features the irresistible story of matchmaker extraordinaire Dolly Levi as she “meddles” her way from Yonkers to New York City. Full of familiar tunes and plenty of big

dance numbers, “Hello, Dolly!” promises an evening of classic Muny fun!

Single tickets are on sale now.

The Muny Box Office in St. Louis is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Performances start at 8:15 p.m. Tickets may be purchased online, by calling 314-3611900 ext. 550 or visit the Muny Box Office in Forest Park.

Mays receives ASCE Julian Hinds award Larry W. Mays, a professor of civil and environmental engineering in the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment at Arizona State University, received the American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE) Julian Hinds Award for his unparalleled research on water resources and hydrosystems on June 2 in Portland, Oregon. It is the highest honor for water resources planning and systems analysis researchers in ASCE. Mays grew up in Pittsfield and graduated from PHS in 1966. He received the B.S. (1970) and M.S. (1971) degrees in civil engineering from the University of Missouri at Rolla, after which he served in the U.S. Army, (1970-1973) stationed at the Lawrence Livermore Laboratory in California. He received the Ph.D. in civil engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in January 1976.

Professor Mays’ career as a professor has spanned over a 38 year time period, starting at the University of Texas in Austin in 1976 for 13 years, followed by the last 25 years at Arizona State University. He served as Chair of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department from August 1989 until July 1996. Prior to that, he was Director of the Center for Research in Water Resources at The University of Texas at Austin.

The award citation, from the Society’s Environmental and Water Resources Institute, states that Mays is being recognized “for his research on water resources and hydrosystems engineering, addressing optimization and risk/reliability analysis for their design, management and operation and his authoritative text and reference books that have had worldwide impact.”

Professor Mays was nominated by Dr. Kevin E. Lansey, head of the Department of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at the

University of Arizona’s College of Engineering. “[Mays] research on risk methods and, although now commonplace, linking simulation and optimization tools were groundbreaking in the late 1980s,” Lansey wrote. “He provided a basis for risk-based hydraulic design.

Many of these concepts are now incorporated in the Corps of Engineers riskbased design approach.”

Lansey also wrote that graduate student mentoring has been a major focus of Mays’ career, and that he had supervised to completion 31 doctoral students and many masters students.

He has been the author, co-author or editor-in-chief of 23 books. His text and reference books are used around the world, including such titles as Applied Hydrology, Water Resources Engineering, Hydraulic Design Handbook, Groundwater Hydrology, and Hydrosystems Engineering and Management.

Mays is a fellow of ASCE, and also a fellow of the International Water Resources Association. He has been a representative to the Universities Council on Water Resources and has served as a member and president of the Council’s Board of Directors.

He has been elected a Diplomat of the American Academy of Water Resources Engineers and in 1999 received a Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Mays is an avid photographer of ancient water systems around the world and has published on this topic such as the book Ancient Water Technologies.

He has traveled extensively around the world, most recently in Jordan to photograph ancient water systems.

His interests also include alpine skiing, fly fishing, scuba diving, gardening, and welding and woodworking. He presently lives in Mesa, Arizona and Pagosa Springs, Colo.

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Herbalife members, left to right: Cindy Freesmeyer, Carrie Freesmeyer and Mary Lou Buchanan take a “selfie” while riding a bus to an Herbalife evening party held by their mentors from the east coast.

Herbalife members attend Extravaganza Herbalife Members, Mary Lou Buchanan and daughters, Cindy Freesmeyer and Carrie Freesmeyer, recently attended the Herbalife Extravaganza in Chicago for three days of training. Along with 14,000 other Herbalife Members from across North America, they learned about the vision and integrity of Herbalife.

Herbalife is the number one global nutrition company that has helped people pursue healthy, active lives since 1980.

Products are available exclusively through Herbalife Members in 91 countries. Herbalife Family Foundation brings good nutrition to vulnerable children worldwide.

Herbalife also sponsors worldclass athletes, teams and sporting events, including the LA Galaxy.

Herbalife’s mission is to change people’s lives by providing the best nutrition and weight manage-

ment products in the world and the best business opportunity in direct selling.

Buchanan and the Freesmeyer sisters enjoyed hearing from Michael O. Johnson, the Chairman and CEO of Herbalife. Dr. Richard Carmona, an Herbalife Board Member, was the 17th Surgeon General of the USA. He mentioned in his speech, “You have the nutrition distribution system I was never able to accomplish as Surgeon General. You don’t even realize what a global impact you are making! Keep doing what you’re doing!” They also heard from Susan Peterson, a Member for 30 years, spoke about spiritual, family and work priorities.

A weekend full of note-taking, vision and goal setting, the ladies are inspired to help even more people, one person at a time, taking the good nutrition across the community.

Doug Mills of Barry, with the financial services firm Edward Jones, recently won the firm’s coveted Ted Jones Prospecting Award, which recognizes financial advisors who achieve high levels of success early in their careers. Mills was one of only 629 of the firm’s more than 13,000 financial advisors to receive the award.

“I’m very proud to receive an award named after Ted Jones,” Mills said. “It is because of him that our Hannibal, Mo. office exists, and I believe we are serving an important need here for one-on-one investment information. I plan to do my best to continue meeting that need.”

Jim Weddle, the firm’s managing partner, said the award is a strong indicator of a financial advisor’s future success.

“We recruit and hire our financial advisors from among the best, so we expect our financial advisors to do well,” Weddle said. “But to

DOUG MILLS achieve such success this early in his career is outstanding, and I commend Doug for his performance and dedication.”

Sally graduates from Parkland College

Amanda Sally of Barry was recently named a graduate of Parkland College in Champaign.

Approximately 600 students earned an associate’s degree or a certificate from Parkland in spring 2014. Parkland College is a fully accredited public community college serving the needs of District 505, Illinois’ third largest commu-

nity college district. Offering 120+ degree and certificate options for career placement or academic transfer, Parkland has provided vocational/technical skills training and traditional academic instruction to more than 270,000 people since 1967. The mission of Parkland College is to engage the community in learning.

Dr. Bryan HowlanD offers the most comprehensive chiropractic care within 100 miles. The services provided at Complete Chiropractic are beneficial for all ages. His nutritional knowledge is invaluable to boost immune health.

Since opening in November 2013, Complete Chiropractic has provided the most comprehensive chiropractic and integrative healthcare the community has seen from a Chiropractor. He has seen patients travel from St. Louis, Jacksonville, Springfield, Washington DC, and Phoenix, Arizona to receive care in Pittsfield, Illinois. Dr. Howland has treated over 250 new patients providing integrative healthcare that goes along with modern medical healthcare. He continues to be an active member in the community where he volunteers as a member of Pittsfield Main Street, Chamber of Commerce, Y-Pike, and as a Rotarian.

Also, he has been involved with nutritional counseling at In Motion and the YMCA in Barry. Dr. Howland has many health goals for the community along with promoting the highest quality of healthcare for his patients. As a recent graduate, Dr. Howland knows the most recent forms of healthcare and knows the importance of working with other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal health for his patients.

Dr. Howland started another business in healthcare network marketing in 2014, where he sets up google training events and travels to help Medical Doctors, Chiropractors, and Personal Trainers implement proper nutrition that benefits both the patient and business owner in 17 different countries including the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Singapore, and 11 other countries. He is happy to be back in Pike County after 9 years and could not think of a better group of people to serve.

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Falls a problem year-round, numbers up in the summer

By beth zumwalt Pike Press According to national statistics. every year one in every three adults, age 65 and older, falls. Falls can cause moderate to severe injuries such as hip fractures and head traumas. One percent of the falls reported result in a fatality. It is unknown how many falls go unreported.

“I would guess about 25 percent of our calls are for ground level falls,” Casey Kendall, a paramedic with the Pike County EMS, said.

“It’s is definitely one of the highest percentage of calls we take.”

According to the Center for Disease Control, falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries among adults 65 and older. In 2010, the direct cost of medical bills was $30 billion.

Kim Norton, a physical therapist assistant at Quincy Medical Group, says QMG sees a lot of individuals who have fallen and estimates it can take four to six months to full recover from a broken hip, one of the more common injuries associated with a fall. She thinks the number of falls goes up in the summer.

“It’s warmer and people are up and out more, walking more and more apt to go out doors,” she said.

Norton said falls among the elderly are prevalent, dangerous and can diminish a senior’s ability to lead an active or independent life.

She suggests the best way to prevent falls is to stay strong.

“Maintaining physical activity is the best way to avoid falling,” Norton said. “Any kind of exercise, even if it is just walking can help improve balance and movement as well as strengthen bones and muscles.”

Norton said many falls occur when seniors are trying to stand up from a sitting position.

“As a rule, physical therapists are opposed to lift chairs because they promote weakness,” she said.

“Sometimes getting up and down is

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Falls affect one in three adults over age 65 according to national statistics. For seniors who have trouble with balance issues after a stroke or other medical issue, a walker or cane may be beneficial.

Robert Predmore of New Salem alternates using both to assure his safety.

their homes safer by reducing tripping hazards, adding grab bars in the bathroom, railings to the stairs and improving lighting.

Norton said a lot of seniors don’t want to use a cane or a walker, but she stresses there is no stigma to assuring one’s safety and preventing a fall.

Seniors should also make sure they have adequate calcium and vitamin D and be screened for osteoporosis.

Both Norton and Kendall encourage seniors living alone to get a Lifeline or other type of emergency notification device in case a fall does happen.

Kendall says if a senior, or anyone falls, the best advice is to let them lay until trained professionals can diagnose the situation.

“Everybody always wants to help get him or her up and get him or her in a chair,” he said. “The risk in

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Water aerobics; keeping cool while getting fit

By Jeanette Wallace Pike Press Helen Hilgedick started a water exercise group at the King Park pool about three years ago as a way to give something back to the community.

“I’ve always liked the water,” Hilgedick said. “This was an opportunity to spend time down there for me and to help other people.”

Before she started her class, a woman had been doing one in Pittsfield, but when she stopped, Hilgedick decided she would start it up again. She explained that she wanted to do something for the community because it had always been there for her in times of need.

“It’s a way of paying back to the community, really,” she said. “This is just my way of saying thank you.”

Hilgedick holds the water aerobics class every Monday and Thursday during the adult swim time from noon to 1 p.m. and from 5-6 p.m.

She explained that the classes are free. Those wishing to participate just have to pay $1 to get into the pool for adult swim time.

On any given day, she could have between five and sometimes as many as 20 participants. She explained that people don’t have to come to every session; it’s OK to miss one or to go to one to try it out.

“Anyone is welcome to come by,”

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Helen Hilgedick takes the class through several stretches in the water before they begin working with the barbell water weights at her water exercise class Monday, July 7.

Hilgedick said.

All the equipment needed is provided, including pool noodles and water weights. A lot of stretches are done during the class as well.

“It’s kind of an overall body workout,” Hilgedick said. “There are several that we do to strengthen the ankles. We do things that help the wrist for people who have arthritis or work with a computer a lot.”

Hilgedick explained that people

who can’t swim don’t need to worry; there’s no swimming required and the class meets in a very shallow part of the pool. There are also stairs for anyone who has trouble getting in and out of a pool. Hilgedick stated that she believes, and many doctors agree, that water aerobics is one of the best forms of exercise.

“It’s good exercise for everybody,” she said.

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Fibromyalgia is a disorder characthe only exercise a senior may get.”

She recommends using a higher, firmer chair and also always using a chair with an arm rest.”

Other types of prevention include having their vision checked and consider getting a pair of single vision distance lenses for outside walking, checking with their physician about various prescriptions that might cause dizziness and making

moving them is causing more damage, especially to the neck or spinal cord.”

Norton said seniors might keep their cell phones in their pockets and if they are alone when they fall, the best advice is, if possible, crawl on the hands and knees to a chair or solid item and try to pull him or herself up to a sitting or standing position.

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Police Beat Bookings Penny M. Rinehart, 33, Nebo, was arrested July 21 on a Pike County traffic warrant. She posted an undisclosed amount of bond and is not being held on the traffic charge.

Amy L. Lemons, 39, Pittsfield, was arrested July 21 on a misdemeanor Calhoun County warrant alleging failure to appear. She posted $200 and was released pending court appearance.

Harold D. Fogle, 52, Hull, was arrested July 21 on a Pike County traffic warrant alleging failure to appear. He posted $200 and was released pending court appearance.

Adam Fogle, Hannibal, Mo., 32, was arrested July 21 on a felony in-state warrant. He remains lodged in the Pike County Jail in lieu of $1,000 bond.

Manuel L. Pressey, 45, Nebo, was arrested July 22 on three felony Calhoun County warrants. He is lodged in the Pike County Jail in lieu of $25,000 bond.

Penny M. Rinehart, 33, Nebo, was arrested July 22 on three felony Calhoun County warrants. She remains lodged in lieu of $5,000 bond.

Matthew R. White, 31, Baylis, was arrested July 22 for theft under $500. He was processed and released by order of the court.

Timothy L. Jones, 55, Chicago, was arrested July 22 on a felony Pike County warrant alleging failure to pay. He posted $300 bond and was released pending court appearance.

Dylan M. Baldwin, 19, Quincy, was arrested July 22 on two misdemeanor in-state warrants. He posted $150 recognizance bond and was released pending court appearance.

Jerry D. Roof, 31, East Alton was arrested on a Pike County felony warrant. He was returned to Madison County where he is being held on federal charges, according to the Pike County Sheriff’s Department.

Tracie A. Grimsley, 26, New Salem, was arrested July 23 on a

felony in-state warrant. She remains lodged in lieu of $3,000 bond.

Shelley D. Evans, 42, Pittsfield, was arrested July 24 on a felony Pike County warrant. She posted $500 bond and was released pending court appearance.

Elizabeth Ionson, 31, Griggsville,was arrested July 24 on a Pike County traffic warrant seeking to revoke probation. She posted $300 bond and was released pending court appearance.

Jaryd. A. Gibbons, 24, Mt. Sterling, was arrested July 24 on a felony in-state warrant. He remains lodged in lieu of $5,000 bond.

Stephanie A. Fulmer, 25, Pleasant Hill, was arrested July 24 on a felony in-state warrant. She posted $2,500 bond and was released pending court appearance.

Shelby B. Burch, 22, Plymouth, was arrested July 24 on a Cass county warrant. She remains lodged in lieu of $200 bond.

Nicholas E. Booth, 34, Jerseyville, was arrested July 25 on a Pike County misdemeanor warrant and a Greene County misdemeanor warrant. He remains lodged in lieu of $100 on the Pike County warrant and $50 on the Greene County warrant.

Joshua R. Bricker, 24, Pittsfield, was arrested July 25 on a Pike County traffic warrant and a Pike County felony warrant. He remains lodged in lieu of $100 on the traffic warrant and $400 on the Pike County warrant.

Sam J. Pruett, 20, Chambersburg, was arrested July 25 on a misdemeanor Pike County warrant. He remainds lodged.

Keith E. Wright, listed as homeless, was arrested July 26 on charges of violation of an order of protection. Bond was set at $1,000. He remains lodged.

Jennifer L. Howland, 33, Perry, was arrested July 26 on charges of a misdemeanor Pike County warrant and a Pike County traffic warrant.

Bond on the misdemeanor warrant was $150 and $300 on the traffic.

She remains lodged.

Austin J. Shaw, 22, Griggsville, was arrested July 27 on misdemeanor charges of possession of cannabis and misdemeanor charges of possession of drug paraphernalia. He posted $150 bond and was released pending court appearance.

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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.

Jesse Todd Dunker of Pittsfield, Il to Lauren Brittany Shoemaker of Pittsfield, Il.

Pamela S. Moore vs. Allan C. Moore, Jr. 7-10-14.

Emily Aleece Sapp vs. Robert Alan Sapp, 7-16-14.

Traffic Speeding $120 unless noted Laura R. Castro, Nebo, $334; Crystal L. Crawford, Griggsville, $198; L Leann Knight, Pleasant Hill; Tyler Dale McKee, Pleasant Hill; Lauren M. Rush, Pittsfield, $319; Richard A. Walsh, Perry; Ben L. Westfall, Griggsville, $319; Seat belt $60 unless noted Laykin N. Bradbury, Perry; Wesley Steven Dunham, Griggsville; Austin L. Guthrie, Pittsfield; Joseph L. Kells, Griggsville; Stephen E. Kells, Griggsville; Michael E. Ralph, Perry; Amanda L. Rogers, Pleasant Hill; Miscellaneous James Roy Anders, Hull, Disregard off traffic-con device, $198; James Roy Anders, Hull, Improper turn signal, nullified; Larry W. Anderson Jr., Nebo, violate order protection, nullified; Gary K. Brannan, Pittsfield, disreg. off traffic-con device, $120; James L. Chestnutt, Nebo, domestic battery/physical contact, $1,047; James L. Chestnutt, Nebo, possession of meth<5 grams, $2,657; James L. Chestnutt, Nebo, aggravated battery/peace officer, $3,099; George L. Claus, Pittsfield, Illegal possess/take squirrels, nullified; Curtis M. Cooley, Pittsfield, domestic battery/ bodi-

ly harm, $2,439.46; Martha A. Embree, Griggsville, operating uninsured motor vehicle, $418; Christopher A. Gunder, Pittsfield, driving on revoked license, $1,014; Christopher A. Gunder, Pittsfield, domestic battery/ physical contact, nullified; Jarrett E. Kindle, Pittsfield, Disregarding official traffic-con device, $120; Linda M. King, Baylis, Theft control intent <$500, $2,729.97; Richard J. Kirk, Pittsfield, operate uninsured motor vehicle, nullified; Richard J. Kirk, Pittsfield, registration expiration/ 1st and 2nd, $268; James D. Lankford, Pittsfield, battery/ makes physical contact, $341; Jonathon L. Lear, Barry, bad check/ first offense, $397.95; Tonya A. Pinkston, Hull, operate uninsured motor vehicle, $418; Tonya A. Pinkston, Hull, driving on suspended license, $937; Francis J. Quattrocchi, Pittsfield, theft deep. know dprv $500<$10,000, $22,841.11; Heather L. Ridenbark, Nebo, driving on suspended license, $937; Christopher W. Scott, Griggsville, possess drug paraphernalia, $1,532; Jody W. Smith, Milton, operate uninsured motor vehicle, $30; Jody W. Smith, Milton, registration expiration/1st and 2nd, nullified; Trevin J. Smith, Barry, transp/ carry alc liq/passenger, $120; John R. Syrcle, Griggsville, Disorderly conduct, $702; Robert G. Williamson, Nebo, disregard stop sign, $365;

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Burglary investigation leads to Arkansas By beth zumwalt Pike Press An investigation into several Calhoun and at least three Pike County burglaries has resulted in a search warrant being issued in Tumbling Shoals, Ark. Arrested as a result of that search warrant were: Manuel L. Pressey, 45, last known legal address Nebo, and Penny Rinehart, 32, whose last known legal address was Nebo.

According to Paul Petty, Pike County Sheriff, the search warrant was the result of an investigation involving multiple reported thefts and burglaries in the southern Pike County area as well as several more

in Calhoun County.

PCSD officers arrived in Tumbling Shoals July 7 and located the residence and both suspects who had outstanding warrants of arrests for possession of stolen property in Pike County.

Officers seized a number of items as a result of the search including reported stolen property from Pike and Calhoun counties as well as a number of other items believed to have been tied to the thefts.

According to information presented in court Tuesday morning, the two are charged with stealing a large amount of money and items from a residence in rural Nebo and then stealing power tools from a

building on 383rd. Street, also rural Nebo.

Given the severity of the crimes, the high dollar amount and Pressey’s previous criminal history, Judge Frank McCartney warned he could be eligible for the extended sentencing on each count. That would translate in 4-30 years on the first count, 7-14 on the second and third count and 5-10 on the fourth count.

A second search warrant was applied for by the Cleburne County Sheriff’s Department after synthetic cannabis was discovered during the Pike County search warrant.

Both Pressey and Rinehart were returned to Pike County following both individuals waiving extradi-

tion from Arkansas.

Both remain lodged in the Pike County Jail with Pressey’s bond set at $25,000. Keisha Morris has been appointed as public defender for Pressey, whose bond was originally set at $100,000. Tuesday, Pressey’s preliminary hearing was set for Aug. 12 at 1 p.m.

Rinehart’s bond was originally set at $25,000 but was reduced to $2,500, Her preliminary hearing is set for Aug. 5. Pittsfield attorney David Shaw has been appointed to represent her.

Both defendants remain lodged in the county jail and their cases are under review in both counties.

Final burglar receives sentence in cases from last summer By beth zumwalt Pike Press Kyle Smith was in court Friday and was sentenced by the Honorable Judge Diane Lagoski to six years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

He was sentenced to two years for a criminal sexual abuse case from 2012 and a consecutive four years for two burglaries committed in 2013 when he was on bond for the sexual charges.

Many of Smith’s burglary charges stemmed from thefts in the Pleasant Hill area as well as Calhoun County thefts.

In addition to the prison term, Smith, 25, of Pearl, will pay $10,000 in restitution related to burglaries and will be required to register as a sex offender when released from IDOC.

At the hearing Friday morning, which lasted into the afternoon, Smith also pleaded guilty to numerous Calhoun County burglaries from 2013. He received four years in IDOC for those offenses and was ordered to pay restitution. The prison term imposed in Calhoun will run concurrent to those of the Pike County cases.

Smith, Kyle Presnall, then 27, Shawn P. Gillman, then 26 of Vandalia, Mo., and Travis L. Wooldridge, then 22 of Pearl, were arrested July 31, 2013 after the Pike County Sheriff’s office executed a search warrant at a residence in Pike Station.

Numerous items were seized as a result of that search including methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and stolen property from Pike and Calhoun counties.

Real estate transfers Robert G. Springer and Linda M. Springer to R. Mark Springer, Lisa M. Springer, Ronald W. Mountain and Corinna L. Mountain, Pt. SW 1/4, Sec. 14, Pt. SE 1/4, Sec. 15, Pt. NW 1/4, Sec. 23, Montezuma Township.

James Todd Walters to R. Mark Springer, Lisa M. Springer, Ronald W. Mountain and Corinna L. Mountain, Pt. NW 1/4, NE 1/4 of NE 1/4, NW 1/4 of NE 1/4, Sec. 5, Pearl Township.

Lawrence A. Ballenger, Katherine N. Ballenger and Katherine Natalie Ballenger to Samuel D. Ferguson and Susan L. Ferguson, Pt. NW 1/4, Sec. 23, Detroit Township.

Barbara Alford and Kent K. Alford Attorney in fact to Tom Mudd and Dawn Mudd, Lots 1-2, Blk 7, Browns 2nd Addn, Barry.

Fannie Mae and Federal National Mortgage Association to Jon B. VonBurg and Jon B. Von Burg, SE 1/4 of SW 1/4, Sec. 16, Kinderhook Township.

Karen Sue Puckett to Blessing Care Corporation, Illini Community Hospital and Blessingcare Corporation, Lot 29, Peters Addn, Pittsfield.

New Salem Masonic Temple Association Incorporated to Christina Henry, Lots 1-4, Blk 10, Bennetts Addn, New Salem.

Lincoln Trust Company Trustee and Robert Gimbel to Pensco Trust Company and Robert Gimbel, SW 1/4, SE 1/4 of SW 1/4, Sec. 12, Pleasant Hill Township.

Elizabeth A. Davis, Laura E. Blaser, Kathryn Anne Blaser, Michal John Blaser and John M. Blaser to Blaser LLC, Pt. SW 1/4, Sec. 35,

Pleasant Vale Township.

County of Pike and Michael Summers to Pike County Trustee, NE 1/4, SE 1/4 of SE 1/4, Sec. 9, Pearl Township.

County of Pike and Diane D. Triplett to Pike County Trustee, NE 1/4 of NW 1/4, Sec. 27, Pearl Township.

County of Pike and Gordon Spradlin to Pike County Trustee, Lots 3-4, Blk 2, Pearl.

County of Pike, Randy Campbell and Melissa Campbell to Pike County Trustee, Lots 3-4, Blk 9, Pearl.

County of Pike, Wendel James Decamp, Judy Capps and Central State Bank of Pleasant Hill to Pike County Trustee, Craigmiles Addn, Pleasant Hill, SW 1/4 of NW 1/4, Sec. 21, Pleasant Hill Township.

County of Pike, Terry L. Hobbs and Patricia A. Hobbs to Pike County Trustee, Lot 2, Brant & Wells Addn, Pleasant Hill.

County of Pike, Larry D. Benjamin, Lonna O. Benjamin and Central State Bank of Pleasant Hill to Pike County Trustee, Lots 1-2, Blk 6, Orrills 2nd Addition, Pleasant Hill.

Leroy H. Coleman to Harold D. Foster, Lots 5-8, Blk 8, Time.

William E. Coleman Sr. to Harold D. Foster, Lots 5--8, Blk 8, Time.

Jeffrey P. Korte and Cathy R. Korte to Catherine A. Smith, Lot 8, Hoopers & Smiths SD, Pittsfield.

At the time, law enforcement believe the ring had committed more than 30 burglaries over a two-year period of time. At the time of the search, officers were able to recover a cache of stolen items that had been stolen within the several hours of the raid on the house and had not yet been reported.

Pressnall was the first of the four to be sentenced. He pled guilty Nov. 5, 2013 and was sentenced to six years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. He had been charged with theft, methamphetamine possession and burglary. He is assigned to the Clayton Work Camp with a projected parole date of Nov. 30, 2016, according to the IDOC website.

Shawn P. Gillman, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and intent to delivery metham-

More arrests in July 5 meth investigation By beth zumwalt Pike Press An arrest of two Pleasant Hill residents on methamphetamine charges July 5 resulted in a threeweek investigation that has resulted in three more arrests.

William T. Fulmer, 49, and Dawn M. Moore, 37, were both arrested after a traffic stop near the school July 5.

Last Thursday, three more people were arrested stemming from the same investigation.

According to Zach Orr, Pleasant Hill Police Chief, the July 5 incident led to the execution of two court authorized search warrants.

The execution of said search warrants, along with combined interviews of alleged suspects, have led to three more arrests.

Arrested last week were Tracie Grimsley, 26, Pleasant Hill, on a charge of unlawful possession of methamphetamine manufacturing precursors; Jaryd A. Gibbons, 26, Mt. Sterling, on a charge of unlawful participation in methamphetamine manufacturing; and Stephanie A. Fulmer, 25, Pleasant Hill, on a charge of illegal possession of methamphetamine manu-

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Pleasant Hill Chief of Police Zack Orr was quick to commend Officer Michael Starman and Officer Joe Minor for their efforts during this investigation.

“This particular case started out as a simple traffic stop.,” Orr said. “Due to the investigative efforts of these two officers, the case quickly escalated and in the end five suspects were arrested on methamphetamine related charges.”

As of Friday, Grimsley was in the Pike County Jail in lieu of $30,000; Gibbons had bond set at $50,000 and Fulmer’s bond was set at $25,000.

Chief Orr said in the last two months the Pleasant Hill Police Department has worked more than 10 burglary and theft cases, executed three court authorized search warrants, seized over 500 grams of cannabis, conducted this particular methamphetamine manufacturing investigation, and handled several everyday calls for service.

Chief Orr credited the Pike County Sheriff’s Department for its assistance with these investigations.

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Woodridge pled to his offenses Dec. 17, 2013 and was sentenced to one to four years in IDOC. He is housed in the Illinois River Correctional Facility in Peoria with a projected parole date of Aug. 8, 2015, according to the IDOC website.

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