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Ella Sprague shows off her Heart Hero cape. The cape was presented Wednesday morning in a special ceremony at Western Elementary. Sprague, who was born with six different heart defects and has had two heart surgeries, finished first in the state and third in the nation for fundraising for Jump Rope for Heart, raising $9.325.

Sprague just a heartbeat away from national donation tally by bETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Jump Rope for Heart, a fundraiser for the American Heart Association where students collect pledges or funds for jumping rope, held its annual event in February, and no one was surprised when Ella Sprague, a third grader at Western, took top honors at the school, raising $9,325. After all,

missed being the top collector in the nation, we are all going to kick ourselves,” Brook Cranford, the AHA representative, told the group at the assembly Wednesday morning. “The top collector raised exactly $10,000 and Ella and the second place were right there. Fourth place was around $6,000.”

Ella said her father, Ted Sprague, helped her a lot with her collections.

last year as a second grader she had raised more than $4,000 and had set her goal for $5,000 this year.

What was eyebrow-raising about Spragues’s accomplishments this year was that her total ranked her tops in the American Heart Association’ Midwest Affiliate, which includes several states. Most impressive of all – she was third in the nation.

“When I tell you how much she

Ted, who runs an outfitting organization, said he told a lot of his clients about Ella’s quest to raise money and the fact she had been born with six different heart defects herself, making the cause even more special to the family.

Ella has had two heart surgeries, one at four months and another at 21 months. Her heart has been completely rebuilt.

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Ella Sprague shows the thank you note she wrote to each of the individuals or businesses that contributed to her Jump Rope for Heart campaign.

by bETH ZUMWALT Pike Press A lime shortage is affecting the bottom line on corn producers and it is not the little green fruit kind of lime.

Agricultural lime, also called aglime, Biolime, agricultural limestone, garden lime or liming, is a soil additive made from pulverized limestone or chalk. It is usually applied in the fall to fields but can be applied in the spring before planting.

Locally, quarries, such as those operated by Callender Construction, sold the lime as a by-product after they made gravel, specifically chips of gravel used on oil and chip roads.

“But oil has gotten so high not many people are oiling and chipping these days,” Bruce Callendar, owner of the company, said.

“The last two or three years have been unusual. We used to have huge piles but they are all gone.”

Callender said several roads, especially secondary roads in the county, such as township roads, have been turned back into gravel roads due to high oil prices.

“But making gravel for a gravel road does not make as much lime as making chips,” he said. “It is possible to make just straight lime but nobody wants to do that. It is hard on your equipment.”

The primary active component in lime is calcium carbonate.

Additional chemicals vary depending on the mineral source and may include calcium oxide, magnesium oxide and magnesium carbonate.

The effects of agricultural lime on soil are: it increases the pH of acidic soil (the higher the pH the less acidic the soil) – in other words, soil acidity is reduced and alkalinity increased; it provides a source of calcium and magnesium for plants; it permits improved water penetration for acidic soils; it improves the uptake of major plant nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium) of plants growing on acid soils.

In addition to less lime being available, the application of hog manure from confinement buildings being pumped onto fields and used as fertilizer has increased the need for lime.

“Hog manure makes the soil more acidic,” Scott Campbell of CPS in Pleasant Hill, said. “You put the lime on to balance the pH. How much depends on your soil structure and what your soil tests say. Some fields may need to be

done every six or seven years and others may need to be done every three or four.”

Mike Smithers, of Prairieland FS, says this is about the third or fourth year that lime has been in short supply.

“As corn prices have gone up, so has the demand for lime,” Smithers said.

Callender said lime is not as

“It is possible to make just straight lime but nobody wants to do that. It is hard on your equipment.”

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readily available in other areas as it is in Pike County where there are several quarries owned by him, Central Stone and others.

“Those big piles we had, a lot of that went to the Champaign area and down by St. Louis,” he said.

Two years ago, Callender said a ton of lime cost about $5.30 per ton and this year the price is $6.45 per ton.

For soil that is severely acidic, several ton per acre may be necessary to level out the pH balance, according to Smithers, but the average application is 1-3 tons per acre.

Campbell said a pellitized lime is available in some places and he suspects the St. Louis area is the closest.

“They will feed the crop, but not feed the soil. They don’t change the chemical makeup of the soil for the long term,” Campbell said.

“They are usually a one-year fix.”

Calendar said there was a lime shortage a few years ago and then as road construction increased, so did the production.

“It runs in cycles,” he said.

While the agricultural lime shortage affects area farmers, earlier this spring there was also a shortage of edible lime, the fruit used in cooking and beverages.

Boxes of limes were selling for $140 in May, up from $40 just a few weeks before.

The USDA said the average price of a lime May 2 was 54 cents compared to 30 cents on the same date the year before.

Monday, County Market in Pittsfield had limes two for 88 cents.

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“She is allowed to do anything and everything,” Tina Sprague said.

“No high impact sports, but she isn’t

>>> Ella was born with six heart defects and has had two major surgeries to correct her heart. Her regular checkups now show no problems.

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Pittsfield Rotary club President Gary Woods helps pull up the carpet in the Pike county Health department’s dental clinic Friday, Aug. 15. He and past president bill durall donated their time Friday to help prepare the dental clinic for new flooring.

Progress being made at new PCHD site

by JEAnETTE WALLAcE Pike Press The Pike County Health Department (PCHD) has been making progress on the new health department building at 606 W. Adams Street in Pittsfield.

Members of the Pittsfield Rotary Club helped take out the carpet in the health department’s dental clinic housed at that location Friday, Aug. 15.

“It was quite worn,” Jan Bleich, director of nursing

at PCHD and member of the Rotary Club, said.

She explained that they needed a more durable material for the high amount of traffic the dental clinic currently gets.

Recently the clinic reached 1002 patients.

Some of the salvaged carpet will go to the Two Rivers Reach Out Center in Pittsfield.

“We are so grateful to the Pittsfield Rotary Club and specifically to President Gary Woods and past president Bill (See, pchd, A2)

“You could end up cutting the most popular programs and sports just to stay alive financially, if it’s not required. But, you’re required to offer some courses that may be the least popular,” Robertson said. “That’s just the reality of the business we’re in.”

Jersey Community High School’s program was put under the microscope during

by RobERT LyonS Pike Press Amidst the cuts to personnel, programs and extracurricular activities public schools are making to slash budgets, almost all local districts are clinging to their agriculture programs.

Of the 13 school districts in the fivecounty area composed of Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Pike and Scott only two – Brussels and Western – do not have ag programs.

Beth Bettis, Greenfield High School principal, said being in a rural community makes offering agriculture classes a priority.

“It is no shock, that the number of students whose families are engaged in farming, has declined,” Bettis said. “But, it’s still a very prominent part of the economy in this community.”

Western High School in Barry dropped its ag program in March as part of the answer to its financial issues. Western’s interim superintendent, Terry Robertson, said he agrees ag is an important offering, but the need to cut expenses from the district’s budget left no alternative. Needing to overcome a $250,000 shortfall, the decision to drop ag and band allowed the district to slash nearly $100,000 annually from its budget.

He said the state of Illinois is responsible for the financial mess at Western, and districts statewide.

“but, you’re required to offer some courses that may be the least popular.

That’s just the reality of the business we’re in.”

Terry Robertson Western superintendent a period of financial restructuring during the 2013-14 school year. Thirteen employees and several programs were cut –including art, consumer sciences and middle school music – which, altogether helped the district cut $1.4 million from its annual budget. The ag program was reduced by half.

“We lost one of the two teachers that we had. I don’t think it’s necessarily the ag programs that are struggling as much as it is the school districts in general,” Jeff Goetten, agriculture teacher at Jersey

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North Greene’s ag program faced a scare in early 2013, when its school board was presented with the possibility of having to cut most of its electives because of a budget crisis. However, the board instead chose to save $700,000 by closing White Hall Elementary.

While all area public school districts have been bombarded with financial struggles due to proration of state funds and increased unfunded mandates, Bettis said she feels the agriculture program in Greenfield is relatively safe.

“Ag would certainly not be the first cuts we would make,” Bettis said, noting her job does not include budgeting for district programs. “Our ag program does service so many students that I just don’t think that would be the first place we would look.”

More than a half-dozen ag classes are available at Winchester High School.

Principal Dennis Vortman said of the approximately 200 students at Winchester High, 54 percent are enrolled in at least one agriculture class.

But, Winchester has not been immune to the financial struggles a majority of the state’s public schools are facing. Still, like Bettis, Vortman feels his program is not in immediate danger. He said, so far, the school board has refrained from making cuts to academic programs.

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Griggsville-Perry hires interim middle school principal

by Jeanette Wallace Pike Press The Griggsville-Perry School Board voted to hire Bob Barrows as interim principal at GriggsvillePerry Middle School for up to 100 days at a special meeting held Wednesday, Aug. 13.

“I think he will be a good mix with the faculty and staff,” Janet Gladu, Griggsville-Perry superin-

tendent, said.

The middle school had a principal vacancy after Pollee Craven resigned Aug. 7.

Barrows will receive $250 per day while he is the principal at the middle school. Gladu explained that the board hired him partly because of his “familiarity with the school district.”

The board is hoping to post the permanent principal position in

spring of 2015 so there will be a full-time middle school principal for the 2015/2016 school year.

The board also hired Brian Hambleton as a new driver’s Ed/ Health and PE teacher. Members also voted to allow staff members to supervise athletic events at Griggsville-Perry Middle School for $40 per event.

use our facilities. It’s not actually a school program, but it’s school people who are doing it,” Martin said.

The vast majority of students at Greenfield take at least one vocational class during high school, and the ag offerings are very popular, according to Bettis.

“We have a number of students who are not what I would call typical farmer kids, who take our ag classes,” Bettis said, noting there is a wide variety of ag choices at Greenfield, including ag mechanics, horticulture, landscape and turf management classes. “We don’t have a small engines class in our shop, so the way for a kid to get to some mechanics instruction would be through our ag mechanics class.”

Goetten, who is also Illinois’ Section 15 FFA secretary, said the values the students build while in the ag and FFA programs are beneficial to them no matter what career path they may choose.

“The FFA is promoting premier leadership, personal growth and career success,” he said. “That’s what we strive for. Whether or not a kid pursues a career in agriculture, they’re still going to gain some life long skills that they’re going to need.”

The Western School District has kept all the equipment and materials needed to revamp the program, if and when the time comes. But, Robertson said the situation at Western may get worse before it gets better.

“I don’t think you ever want to give up having an ag program in rural Pike County,” Robertson said. “But, I don’t know, we might give up having school if Springfield continues the

way they’re doing business.”

Western, however, will maintain an FFA chapter, and recently approved Jeri Woods as the sponsor. According to FFA Executive Secretary for Illinois James Craft, once a school discontinues its ag program, an FFA chapter can continue for up to three years. However, only students who were FFA members while the school offered ag classes are eligible to maintain FFA membership. Once those students have cycled through the system, the chapter will cease to exist.

But, Robertson said there are several courses that can still be beneficial to students looking to pursue a future in agriculture.

“The agribusiness and the health occupations fields are the ones that are blossoming,” Robertson said, noting science, math, marketing, business courses can parallel with the education received in an ag classroom. “You would hope through those courses you could offer some things that are going to be valuable to those kids if they don’t have an ag program.”

Martin said the courses offered in his district – in addition to a 4-H club – seem to satisfy the desire within the community and student body for vocational learning, and as of now there are no plans to change the offerings at Brussels High School.

“Honestly, it’s not something anyone has come to the board with for us to say ‘We really need to start this,’” Martin said. “If there’s an interest, we always like to respond to people’s interests, if possible. We’re open to ideas.”

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(Continued from A!) “We have a lot of kids who come from a farming background, so it’s very important,” Vortman said, adding there is a plot of land near the school were students can grow crops, take soil samples and do other tasks which further their education.

“They’re able to do a lot of things here at Winchester. They get real experience at some of the things that kids at other schools might not get.”

The ag program at Carrollton High School is thriving, as well. Going into the 2014-15 school year, it will add veterinary science to its already robust ag curriculum.

Despite having around 100 students enrolled at the high school, Bluffs maintains agriculture classes.

Pleasant Hill, another small district, offers nine courses in its ag program.

Brussels may not have classes that fall under the ag title, but some of its offerings are considered part of the agriculture curriculum in other districts. Dr. Mark Martin, superintendent of Brussels Schools, said the industrial arts courses at his district’s high school include welding and horticulture, which are included with the ag programs at several other schools, such as Winchester and Pleasant Hill.

There is also a green house at the high school, that allows students hands on botanical opportunities.

Within the past year, Brussels School Board approved a measure that clears the way for a 4-H club to be established in the community.

“A couple teachers came to the board a little bit after the New Year and floated the idea of starting a unit.

The school gives them permission to

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Rachel Baker at the Reach Out Center explained that the center has a wish list it will be checking to see if anyone needs carpeting. If not, the carpet will be put up for sale in the store in town. The store sells clothing, some furniture and household

items that have been donated.

“It’s great that they’re giving it to us and we can help needy families with it,” Baker said.

Plans are to move all health department services to the Adams St. location after the building is finished.

“It has been quite challenging to operate services and manage staff at two separate locations. Combining

all health department services in one location will be much more cost effective and will also be much more convenient for our clients,” Andress said.

The projected plan is to have the building ready by December of this year.

“It will certainly depend on weather and construction,” Bleich said.

Chambersburg to hold 100th annual chicken dinner

by Jeanette Wallace Pike Press The Chambersburg Christian Church will hold its 100th annual chicken dinner Thursday, Aug. 28.

“They started having this as a community affair… just before the young people go back to school,” Duane Pool, a member of the Chambersburg Christian Church and one of the cooks at the chicken dinner, said.

Pool explained that the dinner was begun by the ladies of the church as a sort of community picnic.

The church usually goes through around 200-210 chickens at the event. Since it’s the 100th anniversary, Chambersburg has purchased 220 chickens.

“We probably have between three-and-four hundred that come,” Pool said, explaining that in addition to that

there are usually around 200-250 carryouts orders.

Serving will begin at 4:30 p.m. and carryouts will be from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Those wanting a carryout after 4:30 will need to get a number and go through the line.

The menu will consist of fried chicken, potato salad, slaw, corn, baked beans, 5-cup salad, and pies and cakes.

Homemade ice cream will also be available in vanilla, chocolate, pineapple and maple nut flavors.

This year to celebrate the 100th anniversary, the church will also be having entertainment by Misty Trone and N-Pursuit beginning at 4:30 p.m.

There is no set cost for the dinner; it’s pay by donation.

“The money goes to the church to pay the expenses,” Pool said. “It seems like everybody comes through for us.”

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ella Sprague and her family were at Western School last Wednesday for a special recognition of Sprague’s accomplishment in Jump Rope for Heart. Sprague raised $9,325 for Jump Rope for Heart last year. the school held the ceremony early because ella is changing school and will not be a student at Western this year. In front, behind her banner, ella Sprague. Standing, left to right, Brooke cranford of the american Heart association, ted Sprague, leisha Fee, ella’s teacher at Western, connie thomas, principal at Western and tina Sprague, ella’s mother.

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Ella’s story encouraged people to be generous.

“I told one guy about it and that was when her goal was $5,000,” Ted Sprague said. “He asked me how much she had and I told him $2,400. Two days later I got a check for $2,600.”

Ted Sprague said not all of the donations Ella collected were that much.

“We had some $500 and some $1,000 ones,” he said. “But we had a lot of five, ten and 20 dollar ones, too.”

Ella was born with six heart defects and has had two major surgeries to correct her heart.

“We go to St. Louis every year for a check-up and she has a echo and EKG and a whole work-up and so far all they ever say is, ‘See you next year,’” Tina Sprague, Ella’s

Accident injures officer

By BetH zumWalt Pike Press A two-car accident Tuesday morning injured a Pittsfield City Police officer and his vehicle.

The accident occurred 11:10 a.m. According to a report from the Pike County Sheriff’s office, which handled the accident, Officer Darrold Wayne Frisbee, 60, was in a marked patrol car southbound in the alley between Heatons and Lindsay’s Tavern. As he entered the intersection, he was struck

by Amber Johnson, 23, who was driving a vehicle eastbound in the alley between the storage units and Heaton’s.

The Johnson vehicle struck the squad car and pushed it into a nearby building.

Frishee was taken to Illini Community Hospital after complaining of neck and back pain.

Johnson was cited for no valid registration and operation of an uninsured motor vehicle. Both units had to be towed from the scene.

The patrol car was on routine patrol and not responding to a call at the time of the incident.

mother, said.

Cranford presented Ella with a Heart Hero cape.

“Each district only got two of these,” Cranford said. “My office is keeping one and we are giving the other to Ella.”

Cranford said for each $50 raised, it enables someone to take a CPR class and potentially save someone’s life.

“You may have said 186 lives,” she told Ella.

Ella also received a picture frame engraved with her name and recognition for her efforts, a large basket of goodies and was also taken out to lunch, along with her parents and brother, by Cranford.

The assembly was held Wednesday rather than after school started, because Ella is moving to the Pittsfield district, which unfortunately does not participate in Jump Rope for Heart as fundraising is pro-

hibited, according to the Spragues.

Meanwhile, Ella’s title will be tough to beat at Western. The school raised $15, 299 in the Jump Rope For Heart, including Ella’s total.

The American Heart Association donates a portion of the funds back to the school to be used for heart healthy activities. Western will receive $1,300 and P.E. teacher Leisha Fee says she plans to buy some new balls and other equipment.

Sprague also has an open invitation to come back and participate with her old classmates in the Jump Rope For Heart.

She does not rule out the possibility because she says she enjoys it so much.

“I like getting to meet new people,” she said. “ I made a thank you card for each of the people who donated. It is a lot of fun.”

Council rejects offer to sell gas business

By BetH zumWalt Pike Press The city of Pittsfield will continue to operate their own gas business. The decision not to sell the gas department to CIPS was voted down with very little discussion at last night's city council meeting.

"We have been approached by CIPS wanting to know if we want to sell," Mayor John Hayden said.

"I told them I didn't think so, but it was the council's decision."

Hayden, a retired CIPS employee, said this is not the first time CIPS has expressed an interest in the city's gas business.

"The last time I was on the other side of the table," Hayden said.

"Now that I am on this side, I understand why it was not a good idea."

Hayden said the gas department has paid more for gas in some years than in others but the city's delivery rate has been unchanged for approximately 15 years.

The council also agreed to temporarily stop accepting televisions and computer monitors at the recycling facility due to a cost to the city for every picture tube.

"Every time you buy a television, you pay a recycling fee," Ed Knight, alderman, said. "It is just not trickling down to us."

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By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press John Wood Community College promised to reach out to the communities they serve and find out what the needs of those communities are.

True to their word, five meetings have been scheduled. The first is in Bluffs, Aug. 26 at 5:30 p.m. at the Bluffs High School. The next four are in Pike County – Pittsfield at the Farm Bureau, Aug. 27 at 5:30; Barry at Sprague’s Kinderhook Lodge, also Aug. 27 at 7:30,: Nebo, Aug. 28 at 5:30 at the Spring Creek Fire House and in Griggsville, Aug. 28 at 7:30 at the fire house..

“We realize that educational needs are very different across our district, and we want to hear directly from the residents about how we can connect programs and services with the needs of the area today and in the future,” Mike Elbe, JWCC president, said. “I look forward to meeting with all of the attendees and listening to their ideas about how we can better serve the southeastern portion of the JWCC district. We hope the three dates and five locations allow for several opportunities for residents in those areas to participate.”

The forums are open to all residents, and no reservation is required. Refreshments will be served.

The meeting will give area residents the opportunity to meet Elbe, JWCC’s new president, and to offer the chance to provide input on the

educational needs of the area, the services area residents think JWCC should offer and academic and career programs needed in the area.

JWCC formed a focus group that met July 16. From that focus group, a plan to form an advisory committee with members primarily from the southeastern portion of the JWCC district, or more specifically, Pike and Scott counties.

Although the advisory committee has not yet been formed, it is expected they will meet at least annually and hopefully once each semester, to provide feedback and input on the educational needs of the area.

Nominations for the advisory committee were taken at the July 16 meeting and potential members are still being contacted to see if they are interested in serving.

“It is still a work in progress,” Tracy Orne, communications director for JWCC, said.

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

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

Elbe says he and the JWCC board are dedicated to maintaining a presence in Pike and Scott Counties and the meetings are a way of finding out what services can be offered in hopes of increasing usage of the facility.

New Canton Harvest Festival approaching

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The New Canton Harvest Festival will be Sept. 5 and 6 in the park. The theme is “Alice in Wonderland.”

Vendors are neded. Set-up for the festival will be Sept. 2-4. Please call Niki Malone at 217-242-3380 or e-mail nikimalone.240@gmail. com for pricing Also pre-registration for the parade is suggested.The parade will be Saturday, Sept. 6, at 1 p.m. Registration will begin at 11 a.m. at the old New Canton School House. The looking for royalty, bands, family floats, organization floats, church floats, tractors and horses are welcome! Entries not pre-registered will go to the end

of the parade. Please call Emily Billings at 217-430-0913 to register or email at nchfparade@gmail. com All former New Canton Harvest Festival parade marshals are invited to return and ride in the parade.

Call Billings to confirm your spot if you have served as parade marshal before.

Also still needed are royalty contestants. Girls ages 5-18 and boys ages, 5-9 are invited to compete in their age category for a title.

All contestants must live in the Western School District. To preregister, call Margo at 217-4405613 by Aug. 27. Pageants will be held Friday evening, Sept. 5.

The baby and toddler contests are open to the public. They will be held Saturday morning at 9 a.m.

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EAST PIKE LENDING LIBRARY RIBBON CUTTING

A ribbon cutting was held at the East Pike Lending Library in Detroit Saturday, Aug. 9. Those in attendance were front; Carrie Martin, left, Marion Phillips, Brandy Allred, Kaye Iftner, Susan Manker, Steve

Stendback attends Space Camp Jayce Stendback of Pittsfield recently attended Aviation Challenge at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, home of Space Camp and NASA’s official Visitor Information Center for Marshall Space Flight Center. The weeklong educational program promotes science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), while training students and adults with hands-on activities and missions based on teamwork, leadership and decisionmaking.

Stendback was part of the Aviation Challenge Mach I Program, a program specifically designed for trainees who have an interest in military aviation and the mechanics of flight. He spent the week training with a team that flew a simulated F/A-18 fighter jet. The crew leanred critical land and water

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survival skills and mastered Top Gun flying maneuvers. Stendback and crew returned to land in time to hear retired Space Shutle astronaut Capt. Robert “Hoot” Gibson speak at their graduation.

Aviation Challenge crew trainers who lead each 16-member team must have at least a year of college and the majority of staff are college graduates. Aviation Challenge operates year-round in Huntsville, AL., and uses fighter pilot training techniques to engage trainees in real-world applications of STEM subjects. Students sleep in barracks designed to resemble military bays.

More than 600,000 trainees have graduated from Space Camp since its opening in Huntsville in 1982.

For more information about Space Camp visit www.spacecamp.com or call 1-800-63 SPACE.

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It’s time to be an encourager

Last week's poll results The Illinois State Fair is in full swing.

1. I have attended many times.

2. I’m more likely to go when the weather is pleasant.

3. It’s not worth the time and expense.

Do you have neighbors with school-age children? Perhaps a coworker or someone you know at church?

Regardless of whether you have direct contact in the education of children or not, it’s still back-to-school time for all of us.

Schools are one way that children learn about the world around them. Interaction with adults in every corner of their lives is another.

Be an encourager. Ask about activities.

Make an effort to attend an event which important to the child. Let loose with a cheer, if appropriate.

Most of all, be a listener. Find out what is going on in the lives of children – their joys, their fears, their worries…and simply the wonderment of it all.

And for those you know who are working with children – be an encourager for them, too. It’s challenging but rewarding work. Let them know you appreciate it.

The more the schools are supported by involved citizens, the better they are.

And stronger schools make for stronger communities, now and in the future.

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DON’T STRESS ABOUT THE HILL

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eventeen and one-half miles. That’s the mark. That’s when the hill starts.

That’s when I go from a comfortable ride to a heart-pumping, sweat-drenching climb.

It only lasts about a half of a mile but that one-half of a mile seems to stay in the forefront of my mind until I begin my coast down the other side. Yesterday I began to notice this truth and was amazed. I had pedaled up this hill many, many times.

It’s hard but not too hard. It hurts but not that bad. But for some reason, I just kept looking at my watch and counting down the miles until the hill was in front of me.

I struggled to enjoy the first seventeen miles. I struggled to keep my eyes and mind on the beautiful surroundings.

Instead I fought a mental battle that had

buried itself from a previous time when that hill was much more difficult.

You see, there was a time when I first began riding, when all the riding veterans warned me about the hill. They were not trying to scare me or discourage me but trying to simply get me ready for something I had not done before. But instead of embracing the challenge and believing their reassurance, I dreaded the failure I was convinced was coming my way. After all, I was a rookie and I was old and I was weak and I was suffering from a cold and I had indigestion and a host of other maladies. I thought there were too many reasons for me to not make it up the hill but I was wrong and my friends were right.

The second time came around to make that same ride and even though I conjured

up those same excuses, my friends were right again, and again, and again. Even though they had been right time after time, the thoughts of failure began to bury themselves deep within my psyche so no matter how many times I set out for this particular ride, I dreaded the hill that I had done time and time again. That’s how I knew it was seventeen and one half miles away. I measured it and marked it and now it had become the thing which kept my mind from the precious and prolonged present and onto a future moment that no longer held any power over my life.

Some of you, right now, are losing the precious present because you are focusing on a dreaded moment in the future. You are making every excuse why this time you will not make it and why this time that

hill will crush you under its demands.

If you think about it however, every hill up to now has been climbed. You may have garnered scars but you have gained strength. And the hill that is before you now, you will also conquer. So take your mind off of a future moment you have already defeated and put it on a today that may hold a blessing you never knew was coming.

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

Guest Column: Jim Nowlan

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TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS INVESTMENT NOW

e cannot let investment in our strong transportation infrastructure go the way of state pensions, putting it off until tomorrow—until it’s too late.

Our transportation system is the jewel in the state’s somewhat tarnished crown.

We have 2,300 miles of interstate highways, more than any states but California and Texas. Six interstates radiate into Chicagoland and three into metro-East St. Louis.

According to the Chicago Metropolitan Agency on Planning, “upwards of half” of all intermodal freight movement in the nation flows through the Chicago region.

We have 1,000 miles of navigable waterways and at O’Hare, the best connected airport in the nation, according to a research unit at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

But much of the transportation infrastructure is old, deteriorated and congested.

For example, our interstates were constructed 50 or more years ago, beyond their predicted useful life. They need to be rebuilt rather than repaved, and that is expensive.

The U.S. spends 2.4 percent of its GDP on transportation and other infrastructure, versus 12 percent in China, according to economist David Dollar, a former China director for the World Bank.

In Illinois, infrastructure goes through cycles of boom and bust. For example, from 2009 to 2014 we had an Illinois Jobs Now capital construction program that was funded by video gaming receipts and higher taxes on alcohol, candy and soft drinks and beauty products.

Even this program did not reduce the number of highway miles in unacceptable condition. And other than a small capital program cobbled together this year, there is little else in the pipeline.

The Transportation for Illinois Coalition (TFIC) is a group of associations with interests in roads and mass transit, including the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. TFIC has released a white paper that identifies our infrastructure needs and proposes funding sources.

There are 141,000 miles of public roads in Illinois. Most of these are local roads, while 16,000 miles (11.4 percent) are state highways, including interstates, plus 295 miles of toll roads.

But almost two-thirds of miles traveled are on state highways and toll roads.

Seventy-three percent of all Illinois roads are in poor or mediocre condition, according to a report by the state Chamber of Commerce.

If no new funding is provided, TFIC says almost 40 percent of state highways will be in unacceptable condition by 2020.

The Regional Transit Authority serving northeastern Illinois has 7,200 route miles and provides 2 million rides per day. Fortytwo percent of its passenger cars are beyond their useful life, and many lines on the Chicago Transit Authority must endure slow zones on track that is beyond its service life and in need of repair.

Rail freight congestion is another infrastructure need. I am told that it often takes freight trains as long to get from one side of Chicagoland to the other as it does to come to Chicago from California.

So there are big needs to be met if we are to develop and sustain a high quality transportation system.

TFIC has come up with an increased funding program for $1.8 billion in additional annual revenues. The group says the program would put 90 percent of highways in satisfactory shape and also provide long overdue funding for mass transit.

A little more than $300 million would come from a 4 cents per gallon increase in the state motor fuel tax, which at 19 cents hasn’t been increased since 1990. The purchasing power of the 19 cent tax has de-

clined sharply because of inflation and increased fuel efficiency.

It is hard to raise the motor fuel tax, however, because Illinois adds a 6.25 cents per dollar sales tax onto the fuel price, which makes our pump price higher than in neighboring states.

The TFIC proposal would generate $225 million from an increase in motor vehicle At $800 million, the biggest proposed source of revenue would be that of shifting the sales tax on motor fuel from the state’s general operating budget to funds dedicated to registration fees, graduating them according to the value of the vehicle.transportation.

Because of the state’s budget problems, this will be a hard sell in the legislature, much as lawmakers would like to see more money for transportation.

Whatever the final mix of revenue sources, Illinois needs to ratchet up investment in transportation infrastructure. Our state’s economic future depends upon it.

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

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dr. Hibbert sets the record straight

To all residents of Pittsfield and the surrounding area from Dr. Paul Hibbert: There have been rumors floating around for the past couple years that I am planning on moving. To set the record straight, I have NEVER mentioned that I am leaving QMG or my home here in Pittsfield.

My wife and I have never thought of moving in the past nor do we have any intention of ever leaving in the future. I believe rumors started after the departure of Dr. Mehl and his family to Utah a couple years ago, then again when our Nurse Practitioner Russ Henderson left six months ago and rumors have resurfaced again as our Physician Assistant Nathan DeWitt leaves for the Seattle area this week.

I am not Dr. Rob Mehl! I am not Russ Henderson! I am not Nathan Dewitt. I am Dr. Paul Hibbert, I am from this area, grew up in Mendon and graduated from Unity High School. Most of my immediate family and relatives still live in Adams County from Camp Point to Lima.

Pike County is my home now and I will be working with QMG for the next 20 years. My wife and I are not leaving

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The Coonridge Digest: Freida Marie Crump

Another check on Freida’s bucket list GREETINGS FROM THE RIDGE I’ve come to the conclusion that to call yourself a true American there are certain things you really must do. . . vote, stay informed, read the Declaration of Independence and visit Branson, Missouri. Last week I crossed this last item off my patriotic bucket list. I realize that I’m sadly late in accomplishing this since most of the adult population has already visited this baby boomer Disney World before me but I’d always put it off. Maybe it was a fear of busses and buffets.

Herb and I parked our kit and caboodle in a place called Big Cedar just south of Branson so we’d get a little breathing room from the hustle and bustle of this hotspot of Missouri tourism.

Our first stop nearly stopped me dead in my tracks as we bought tickets to see the production of “Jonah” at Branson’s Sight and Sound theatre. Imagine if God had hired Disney to design the creation of the world and you’ll be halfway there. The lobby of the theatre is larger than Bethlehem and, yes, you’ll find God on Facebook. I was a bit hungry so I bought a Bible Bar which “contains the 7 foods of Deuteronomy 8:8.” Total fat 5 grams and 0% of the FDA daily requirement of protein. I hope it’s a sin to say that barley and pomegranates will never make it big in the American candy bar industry. I went looking

for a water fountain but to increase sales of Diet Pepsi the Sight and Sound theatre had hidden their streams of living water at some distance from the candy bars.

The show itself was a wham-bang spectacular that would have made the original Jonah proud, highlighted by a final act appearance of Jesus about five hundred years ahead of his time. And if you’ve never seen a larger-than-life whale float over your head, then you have an ecumenical treat headed your way. I clung tightly to my Jonah T-shirt from the gift shop bearing the logo, “You can run but you can’t hide,” and tucked it safely inside my Jonah tote bag when the jellyfish started descending from the million-dollar ceiling. When the llamas and alpacas showed up in ancient Israel I decided that I was going to get a true education and that I needed to consult both my Bible and Marlin Perkins’ Guide to the St. Louis Zoo. The place was packed and giving the production full credit, it was opulent in the nth degree. Jonah may have spent his critical days at the bottom of the sea, but this recreation of his life was over the top and climbing.

We had been warned about the Branson traffic and the bottlenecks lived up to their reputation. I began counting and the rule of thumb went something like this: Arkansas and Missouri license plates would often let you in to the flow of traffic. Illinois and Oklahomans considered it for a second and if you were brave you’d gun it out into the

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The show itself was a wham-bang spectacular that would have made the original Jonah proud, highlighted by a final act appearance of Jesus about five hundred years ahead of his time. And if you’ve never seen a larger-thanlife whale float over your head, then you have an ecumenical treat headed your way.”

morass. If the driver was from Texas he wasn’t aware of your existence. Most Texas tourists I encountered had “God Bless America” and “America, Love It or Leave It” emblazoned across the bumpers of their Toyotas and Nissans as they parked in front of the Hong Kong buffet or La Fiesta Grande.

Driving the Branson strip I could easily imagine a real estate developer saying, “Holy Bible Bar! Look at that!

A twelve-foot strip of alley! Let’s build a theatre with ice cream shop attached!” These clever and enterprising folks whom the world once called hillbillies have found a way to smilingly squeeze every tourist nickel possible out of the Ozarks’ beauty and history. Probably the cleverest of all are the real estate developers who set up kiosks proclaiming, “Branson Tickets!” What they mean are free tickets to their condo tour. One lady stood by the boat dock when Herb and I went for a canoe excur-

sion. As we passed, she said, “Isn’t this just beautiful?” I readily agreed with her and stopped for a chat and it was a full five minutes before I caught on that she was trying to sell me a timeshare. A regular Schleper of the Hills.

Bottom line: Branson is really something and if it were a few hundred miles closer to Coonridge I’d be a regular customer. Folks on vacation are a pleasant lot to be around and if you like Las Vegas without the dirt and sleaze with more than a touch of star-spangled evangelism, then it’s by-golly right up your Bible Bar. You ever in Coonridge, stop by. We may not answer the door, but you’ll enjoy the trip.

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

PICKINGS FROM PIKE’S PAST 125 YEARS AGO: PERRY SPRINGS HAVING BUSY SEASON 125 Years Ago Aug. 15, 1889 Work on erecting the poles for the electric light commenced Tuesday in Pittsfield, and they are about all up. Persons in the habit of getting boozy and sleeping in the park will do well to make a note of it.

A rare attraction at Perry Springs Sunday will be the music of a quartet from Jacksonville playing mandolins.

It gratifies us much to note that Perry Springs has been having a great run this season. We think it is largely due to the popularity of the genial landlord, Harry Owens, who spares no pains to please all guests. But then the place will never lose its popularity unless its buildings tumble down. If a syndicate of Quincy, Jacksonville, Springfield and Pittsfield men would only take hold of the property and put it in shape, there would be lots of money for it. Who’ll start it?

Saturday night the hotel at Perry Springs was crowded to its fullest capacity and many were turned away. The season with its continued warm weather is proving a grand success and the old times of jollity and mirth are in full blast there this year.

The cream wagons at Baylis have all stopped running, as the farmers refuse to sell cream for five cents. It takes two pounds of butter in Baylis to buy a pound of sugar.

Some 12 or 15 bee trees have been found in the woods around Detroit, and a big harvest of honey is expected this fall.

100 Years Ago Aug. 19, 1914 In Europe a great battle line 250 miles long is being formed across Belgium and along the French and German border.

It seems well settled Congress will remain in session indefinitely and those in power will do all things to keep this country neutral and bring it to the respect and good will of all the world.

Mrs. Ben L. Bauer of Independence who was taken quite seriously ill recently, was found to be suffering from appendicitis, and on last Thursday Dr. J. E. Miller, assisted by Dr. Wells, removed the appendix and the patient is getting along fine. Mrs. Clara Foreman is the nurse in charge.

Roy H. Dieterle, the undertaker, will be in Pittsfield for 15 days in charge of the business of Roy Plattner, Pittsfield undertaker who is on a vacation.

L. A. Chamberlain and H. C. Kibler gathered a hundred and twenty thousand seeds from their ginseng garden one day last week.

The seed is worth about two dollars per thousand.

The Anti Horse Thief Association held its annual picnic and fish fry at the usual place in the north part of the county last Saturday, and as in the past there was a large crowd in attendance. The Perry band furnished excellent music for the occasion, and all the county candidates were able to address the crowd. Judge Hibgee was the first speaker, and afterwards acted as master of ceremonies, and limited the candidates to two minute talks.

75 Years Ago Aug. 16, 1939 The announcement of the year old marriage of Karl W. Meisenbach of Pearl and Miss Katherine Vance of Milton was made last week, just before the couple left for a trip to the Ozarks and Kansas City. The cer-

emony, which took place on July 30, 1938 in the First Christian Church of St. Louis, had been kept secret until last week.

V. E. Staff tells us that after many delays, changes of set-up, etc., the Rockport school building is getting underway today. Tom Troutner of Pittsfield is superintendent of the job, which will provide jobs for about 50 workmen. The building will be of architectural concrete, of which there is no other example hereabouts. The stone content of the concrete will be taken from a local quarry a mile and a half north of Rockport.

A petition signed by 175 voters of the territory involved has been directed to the Pike and Calhoun county superintendents of schools to add part of northern Calhoun county to Pleasant Hill community high school district No. 176.

A new bandstand is to be built in the Baylis park. Logs for the framework have been donated, and will be hauled to the saw mill this week. Labor for the construction will be donated. This will be a fine addition to the park.

Mrs. H. H. Cox, the Pike County Republican’s Rockport correspondent, interviewed four local farmers last week for the paper.

The four were W. E. Payne, Sr., H. C. Miller, Leonard Ward and Dewey Borrowman.

A new law in Illinois requires that each class room of all public schools display the U.S. national flag.

50 Years Ago Aug. 19, 1964 Donald and Vincent Zimmerman, partners and co-owners of Zimmerman Bros. Buick and Pontiac agency, this week announced plans to expand their garage and auto deal-

ership in preparation for the firm’s 50th anniversary in 1965. They will expand into the entire building directly north of them, which they own. It is currently occupied by the Pike County Democrat-Times, which plans to vacate the premises by Nov. 1.

A compromise, fourth route for the New Salem blacktop has been presented by Vol Vincent, chairman of the board of supervisors; New Salem supervisor Clayton Elledge; and highway committee members Bruce Boren and Fred Swartz.

Gerald Paul Shonhart, a former Nebo boy now living in Pittsfield, has begun work on a new home south of Nebo near Sideview school house.

The Bay Creek Baptist association observed its centennial this year with meetings and services recently at the Pittsfield Calvary Baptist church. Rev. S. E. Moore is pastor of the host church. The Martinsburg Baptist church, founded in 1845, is the oldest in the association.

The board of education of Community Unit School District No. 10 adopted a set of economy measures Monday night, which it hopes, will enable the unit to operate in the black this year.

25 Years Ago Aug. 16, 1989 J. L. Wade, great-nephew of the man who started the resort of Perry Springs in 1856, has bought the springs, and has set out to restore what is restorable, and turn it into a park-like retreat for naturals and historians.

The 62nd annual Hull Lions Club picnic and chicken fry will be this Thursday, and the annual Vin Fiz Day will be at Nebo the following Saturday, with the parade at 11

a.m.

Work on the CIE bridges at Valley City is progressing rapidly. Spans of the westbound lanes are all in place and four spans remain to be lifted in place on the eastbound bridge.

The Central Illinois Expressway is scheduled for opening to Illinois 107 in 1990.

10 Years Ago Aug. 18, 2004 The Pike County Board is looking to cut election expenses by eliminating some of the lesser populated polling places. In the last year of a presidential election the county spent more than $100,000 on the primary and general election.

David Moore of Galesburg recently wrote a book, “Forgotten Valor,” about his father and uncle, Jessie and Elza Moore, who grew up in the Milton area, and then served in the First World War. J. Phil Hoover, 81, of Milton, died Wednesday, Aug. 11 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. He was born, Sept. 10, 1922 in Milton to Myrl and Gladys Frank Hoover.

He married Donna Pearson June 24, 1949 in Maroa, and she survives.

Bruce and Juanita “Skeet” Boren of Nebo will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Aug. 20 and 21 with a family gathering at Heartland Lodge.

Fifty years ago at the Pearl Church of Christ Jennie Lee Evans and Lowell LaDon Johnson were united in marriage. Rev. Everett Batley of Lexington, Ky., performed the double-ring ceremony. Maurine Boren and Betty Martin were vocalists.

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

Guest Column: Scott Reeder

BUTTER’S NOT THE ONLY FAT IN ILLINOIS

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y daughter tugged on my hand and said, “Come on, Dad, let’s see the Butter Cow.” So we walked over to the Dairy Building at the Illinois State Fair and gawked at 500 pounds of butter sculpted into the shape of a life-size cow. The bovine is encased in glass and refrigerated to preserve it during sweltering August days. I couldn’t help but think what a perfect illustration this is of Illinois State Government.

Where else but Springfield would a shrine be generated out of fat?

Just about everyone – except the bureaucrats - sees fat in Illinois government. But little of the fat ever gets trimmed. At a time when the state is paying its bills months late, when our credit rating is the worst in the nation, the Land of Lincoln provides free cable TV to its prison inmates.

Yep, you read that right.

We are spending more than $2 million a year so rapists and murderers can lounge around and watch ESPN? Absolutely, unreal.

When I first mentioned this incarceration perk a couple of years ago, a Rock Island woman wrote me and said “God has hardened your heart” toward inmates.

Sorry, I think inmates should be treated humanely. But cable TV? No

way. My tax bill hardened my heart, not God. While the money for the cable TV comes from funds raised from inmate commissaries, the legislature could divert it to pay for more worthwhile endeavors.

The legislature also is to blame for those lavish doors on the Illinois Capitol. It spent $669,608 for a set of six on the west side of the statehouse. The bureaucrats jumped to the defense saying you can’t just go to (a hardware store) and buy doors for a building as ornate as the statehouse.

No, but there are plenty of carpenters out there who could make respectable doors for less than 100 grand a pop.

When I hear politicians say they don’t see much waste in the budget, I have to roll my eyes. It’s not like there is a line item in the budget labeled “waste” that can just be cut.

Budgets need careful deliberation and debate.

But our legislature often votes on budget within hours of actually seeing the document. Most folks give their household spending more thought than lawmakers give our state’s multi-billion dollar budget.

How else can we account for programs like “urban fishing”?

The state and federal government fund a program that teaches city kids

how to fish. Is that really a core state service? At a time when the state pays its bills late, can we really justify this program?

My dad and grandpa taught me how to fish. And they added a dollop of something the state just can’t provide: love.

Unfortunately, the state increasingly views itself as a surrogate for family. And it does a pretty lousy job at it. If you don’t believe me, take a look at the appalling high school graduation rate of state foster children - 54 percent nationally.

Or one need look no further than the Illinois Medicaid system for more evidence of our bloated bureaucracy. Recent state-funded audits have found 60 percent of enrollees in the program do not meet income guidelines or other eligibility rules. And yet these people were able to collect benefits.

That’s government waste at its worst.

A push is now afoot to make the temporary 67 percent income tax increase permanent. How can lawmakers even consider raising taxes when so much waste goes unaddressed?

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

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IDNR volunteers to be recognized during ceremony at the Illinois State Fair The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will honor four individuals and four groups for exceptional volunteer service to the department and the people of the State of Illinois at the Illinois State Fair on Saturday, Aug. 16.

The IDNR “Outstanding Volunteer of the Year Awards” are presented each year during a ceremony in Conservation World at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield.

“The annual volunteer awards program is one of the ways in which we say ‘thank you’ to some of the dedicated individuals and organizations doing great work at our state parks, state museums, and all over outdoor Illinois,” said IDNR Director Marc Miller.

“Whether helping youth and families learn about nature, instructing safe hunting practices, or welcoming visitors to our state parks and state museums, volunteers provide valuable service to their fellow citizens throughout Illinois.”

This year’s volunteer recognition awards ceremony begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16 at the Illinois Green Industry Association Amphitheater in Conservation World at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield.

This year’s honorees are: Lyle Behl, Rochester Lyle Behl volunteers at Sangchris Lake State Park in Sangamon and Christian counties, focusing his volunteer efforts on the site’s equestrian campground and trail – and in the historic Taylor Cemetery located within the park. Mr. Behl has worked on cleanup and restoration of the cemetery, which dates to 1838, documenting grave sites and family histories of those buried there. Mr. Behl also coordinates a New Year’s Day trail ride at Sangchris Lake, and provides year-round monitoring of the equestrian trail to assist park staff.

Mike Lauer, Gurnee Mike Lauer has served as a volunteer hunting safety instructor for the IDNR for 14 years, teaching at least six classes each year with a minimum of 40 students in each class. During his tenure as a safety education instructor, Mr. Lauer has certified more than 3,500 students who have completed the state Hunter Safety course. As a Lake County safety educator, Mr. Lauer holds his fellow instructors and his students to the highest standard of knowledge of hunting safety course material, while at the same time making the safety education experience fun and enjoyable.

Jasmine House, Chatham Jasmine House, who began her volunteer service at the Illinois State Museum in Springfield as a Chatham Glenwood Middle School student, will enter the 9th grade as she has begun her second year of volunteer service at the Museum.

Ms. House volunteers in the Mary Ann MacLean Play Museum, the State Museum’s hands-on children’s exhibit area. She is an active volunteer, helping visitors of all ages with Museum activities, and is particularly helpful in working with children. Jasmine House was the State Museum’s “Junior Volunteer of the Year” award winner in May. Dr. Clark Olson, Springfield Dr. Clark Olson has worked as a volunteer at the Illinois State Museum in Springfield since 2005, volunteering weekly in the Museum’s Changes Ice Age exhibit.

As a retired environmental toxicologist, Dr. Olson has a passion for science and scientific literacy.

Over the years, Dr. Olson has worked in the Museum’s Research and Collections Center library and helped at special events. He also supplies Museum staff with research material on the arts and science. Dr. Olson was presented the Illinois State Museum “Volunteer of the Year” award last spring.

The “A Team” works to improve the Museum’s Anthropology collections. The four men provide a variety of assistance to Museum staff by improving box inventories, sorting and organizing unsorted collections, culling rough rock from collections, and working on other tasks. The “A Team” was selected as the Museum Research and Collections Center “Volunteer of the Year” award recipients in May. Friends of Moraine Hills State Park, McHenry Members of the Friends group provide a wide variety of services at Moraine Hills State Park and the nearby McHenry Dam park site in northeast Illinois. Group members assist park visitors and help staff with interpretive programs, tend native gardens, monitor bluebird trails, and assist with habitat restoration projects. The Friends of Moraine Hills established a 501 (c) (3) to raise funds through donations, memberships, and a 10K and half marathon They also fund grants to provide seeds and plants for habitat restoration, security cameras, a TV and DVD player for the park nature center, family fishing and archery programs, International Migratory Bird Day programs, bird houses, and other assistance for the park. Bob Vetter serves as the Friends of Moraine Hills State Park board chairperson, and Judy Wooderson serves a board vice-chairperson.

Kohl’s Associates in Action Committee, Ottawa The Kohl’s Associates in Action Committee, employees of the Kohl’s Distribution Center #890 in Ottawa, has provided service to Starved Rock State Park in La Salle County by working with the Starved Rock State Park Foundation. Under the leadership of Kohl’s supervisor Chad Kinzer, teams of Kohl’s employees assist on a number of projects at the park.

Kohl’s associates helped with 20 volunteer events during a fiveweek period in 2013. Thanks to the work of the Kohl’s volunteers, the Starved Rock foundation was presented with a check for $12,000 for park programs and equipment, more than making up for losses of donations due to flooding which closed the Starved Rock Visitor Center and parking lot numerous times during the year.

Piasa Palisades Group of the Sierra Club/The Nature Institute, Alton The Sierra Club and The Nature Institute have partnered to restore historical cabins in the upper group camp area of Pere Marquette State Park in Jersey County. The cabins were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the 1930s, and have been used for decades by scouts, church youth groups, civic organizations and families.

The groups have partnered on an “Adopt-A-Cabin” program for restoration – one in 2012, three in 2013, and one during the spring of 2014, with a commitment to work on another cabin this fall.

They have overhauled the cabins with siding, roofing, shutters, doors, windows and painting, raising more than $15,000 for materials and providing more than 2,200 volunteers work hours on the cabins. Group leaders are Virginia Woufle-Beile (Sierra Club) and Kevin Bennett (The Nature Institute).

The “A Team” (ISM Research and Collections Center), Springfield The “A Team” at the Illinois State Museum’s Research and Collections Center in Springfield are Steve Kapple of Rochester, Donald McWilliams of Springfield, William Rudolph of New Berlin, and William Weedman of Springfield.

As part of the IDNR Outstanding Volunteer of the Year Awards ceremony, the Illinois Conservation Foundation will introduce the 2014 inductees of the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame. The ICF will also honor the Outdoor Hall of Fame members at the annual ICF Gala – celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Illinois Conservation Foundation – to be held at the Hilton Chicago/Indian Lakes in Bloomingdale on Oct. 4. For more information on the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame, and the annual ICF Gala, check the Illinois Conservation Foundation website at www.ilcf.org For more information on volunteer opportunities, check the Illinois Department of Natural Resources website at www.dnr.illinois.gov/outreach/Volunteer

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Gerald D. McDonald

Katherine Borrowman

Gerald D. McDonald, 69 of Griggsville, died Thursday, April 10, 2014. Gerald was born Feb. 8, 1945 in Barry, a son of Helen Johnson and Daniel Whitaker.

He is survived by his wife Beulah Slight and four sisters and one bother; Dixie Lacey of Carlinville; Wanda Sneeden of Griggsville; Carolyne Janes of Griggsville; Nancy Clostermery of Griggsville and Andrew Graton of Inna,.

He was the beloved father of Mary Louise McDonald of Sullivan, Mo.; Gerald Dean McDonald Jr. of Lincoln, R.I.; Chris Elliot McDonald of Pittsfield; Travis McDonald of Griggsville and Amber Ham of Griggsville.

He was the proud grandfather of James McDonald, Leota Rice, Mary Helen McDonald, Charles Joseph McDonald, David Lee Cooper McDonald and Lincoln Ham. Gerald was a member of the United States Army and served in the 87th Engineer Core of the 199th Brigade as a combat engineer. During his time of service he received commendations for his service in Vietnam awarding him honorable discharge in 1967. He worked for WW Sanitation and spent many years as a farm hand for Junior Moyer, immersed in agriculture and the great outdoors. His passion in life was the outdoors and working with his hands.

Family and friends are invited to a memorial service to be held at the Griggsville Cemetery Aug. 27, 2014 at 11 a.m. with military honors being accorded by the Pittsfield American Legion Post #152 and military funeral honor guard.

A potluck dinner will be held after the service at the Griggsville Park pavilion. All are welcome to attend.

Katherine Venetta Borrowman, 96 of Pittsfield, died Friday, Aug. 15, 2014 at Jerseyville Manor in Jerseyville. Katherine was born Aug. 6, 1918 in Galesburg, a daughter of Charles Silas and Louise Ellen Lundeen Miller. She married John O. Borrowman June 13, 1948 in Galesburg. John preceded her in death Sept. 17, 2002.

Katherine was a member of the First Christian Church in Pittsfield and was instrumental in the growth of the church in the 1960’s and 1970’s. She was the first female elder serving the church and was a Sunday school teacher. She held almost every office in the church during her membership.

Katherine received her teacher’s certification at the age of 18 and later received her bachelors’ degree.

While attending Western Illinois Teachers College in Macomb, now known as Western Illinois University, she had the honor of meeting Amelia Earhart. She also studied at University of Colorado in Boulder, Colo.

After receiving her teaching degree, Katherine taught in public schools for more than 48 years, often teaching in one-room schools in North Western Illinois.

Other teaching positions were held in Princeton, Beardstown, Boston, Mass., and Seattle, Wash. She also taught in Pittsfield School District #10 until her retirement.

In Katherine’s younger years she traveled a lot during the summer as her dad was a conductor for Chicago-Burlington & Quincy Railroad, now known as BurlingtonSanta Fe Railroad. During WWII she worked in support of the war effort during the summer until school resumed in the fall.

She is survived by three sons and two daughters: John O. (Martha) Borrowman, III of Gallaton, Tenn.; Phillip (Lena) Borrowman of Overland Park, Kans.; C. Dale (Jane) Borrowman of The Villages, Fla.; Mary (William) Williams of Lakewood, Colo. and Ann (William) Bishop of Grafton. Eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, five step- grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren survive in addition to a brother-in-law, Carroll Borrowman of Pittsfield; former sister-in-law, Joy Borrowman of Springfield, sister-in-law, Doris (Harold) Booth of Nebo, and sisterin-law, Kay Miller of Melbourne, Australia.

Katherine was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers and two sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, at the First Christian Church in Pittsfield with Pastor Michael TenEyck officiating.

Visitation will be held Wednesday evening, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Pittsfield. Interment will be in the West Cemetery in Pittsfield.

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

Sylvia Furniss Sylvia M. Furniss, 95, of Barry died Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014, at the Barry Community Care Center in Barry.

She was born Dec. 31, 1918, in Richfield, Adams County, to Clifford and Mary (Bliven) Brown.

They preceded her in death.

She married Loraine E. Furniss March 14, 1938, in Palmyra, Mo. He preceded her in death Dec. 20, 2002.

She is survived by four sons - Carl Furniss, wife Helen, of Barry; Robert Furniss of Griggsville; Gary Furniss, wife Carla, of Barry; and John Furniss, wife Bonnie, of Fowler.

She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, five step-greatgrandchildren, and two great-great -grandchildren.

Also surviving are two sisters Dorothy Miller of Fort Smith, Ark. and Pearl Coultas of Quincy and one brother, Clifford Brown of Quincy.

She was preceded in death by three sisters - Gladys Mellon, Faye Huddleston and Leona Mellon, and three brothers - Elmer Brown, David Brown and Harold Brown, and a daughter-in-law, Carmen Furniss.

Sylvia attended the Barry Baptist Church and she belonged to Hadley Home Extension.

Visitation was Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry.

Funeral services were also .

Saturday, August 16, at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry.

Burial was in Park Lawn Cemetery, Barry.

Memorials are suggested to the Barry Fire Department or the Barry Baptist Church.

Lorraine Fesler Lorraine Mary Fesler, 71, died Wednesday, July 16, 2014 in Houston, Texas. She was born Oct. 12, 1942 in Oak Lawn Lorraine attended and graduated from Oak Lawn High School in Oak Lawn, Illinois. After graduating she became a dental assistant. Lorraine’s favorite past time was spending time with her pets.

Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Murray; and her sister, Shelia Suprenent. She is survived by her loving husband, Marvin Fesler; son Blair Fesler; granddaughter, Hannah Fesler; and two adoring kitties, Olive and Kate.

Marvin Fesler is a graduate of Pittsfield High School and the son of Eldon Fesler, a former teacher at PHS. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Lorraine’s honor to The Class of 1954 Scholarship Fund, 234 South Monroe Street, Pittsfield, ,62363.

Nikki Marie Allen

Rex Kay Brown

Nikki Marie Allen, 25 of Milton, died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014 at her residence in Milton. Nikki was born April 11, 1989 in Jacksonville, a daughter of Matt and Terri Kelley Allen.

Nikki graduated from Pittsfield High School in 2008. Everyone who knew Nikki knew that she had a true love for Barbie dolls and movies. She especially loved Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer which she has played 24 hours a day, for years in her bedroom, even if she wasn’t watching the movie. Nikki was in Special Olympics as a young girl and won a gold medal for the softball throw. She was also chosen by the Farm Safety Program as the T-shirt design winner for their annual fund-raiser. Nikki’s favorite hobby was shopping at her favorite stores; Super Wal-Mart, Toys-R-Us, and O-Store (Target). The smile that Nikki always had on her face could brighten an entire room.

She is survived by her parents, Matt and Terry Allen of Milton; sister, Heather (Josh) Richards and nephew, Jonah Richards of Milton; maternal grandparents, Vernon and Carolyn Kelley of Pittsfield; aunts and uncles; Kathy (Darrell) Batley of Lincoln, Marsha (Dave) Eiter of Rochester; Steve (Edith) Kelley of Pleasant Hill; Leslie Allen, Diane (Ronnie) Sidwell, Missy (Randy) Campbell and Jake Allen all of Pearl; Mike (Carla) Allen of Milton and numerous cousins.

Nikki was preceded in death by an aunt, Debby Allen Shade and grandparents, Oren and Frances Allen.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 20, at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Bro. Jerry Edison officiating. Visitation was held Tuesday evening, August 19,. at the Niebur Funeral Home.

Interment will be in the Greenpond Cemetery near Pearl.

Memorials are suggested to be made to the Blessing Hospice of Pike County, Greenpond Cemetery or Mounted Angels. Condolences may be sent to the family at www. nieburfh.com. The Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield has been entrusted with the service.

Rex Kay Brown, 65 of Mammoth Cave, Ky. died Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2014 at Hospice of Southern Kentucky in Bowling Green, Ky..

Rex was born July 24, 1949 in Cincinnati, OH, a son of Lyle K. Brown (born in Hartford, in 1918) and Dorothe Harmer Brown. Rex was the grandson of the late Andrew and Lillian Opal Boren Brown of Pearl.

Rex had worked as surveyor and pipeline manager for Alyeska Pipeline Service Company. He was a life member and past master of Masonic Lodge #4 in Valdez, Alaska. He enjoyed boating, fishing, and flower gardening. He was the community coordinator for United Way in Valdez for many years.

Rex is survived by his mother, Dorothe Brown of Bowling Green, Ky. and a sister, Linda Brown of Mammoth Cave, Ky.. He was preceded in death by his father in 2009.

Rex chose to be laid to rest with his grandparents, Andrew and Opal Brown in Greenpond Cemetery near Pearl. Graveside services were held Friday, August 15, at the Greenpond Cemetery with Bro. Jerry Edison officiating. Masonic rites were accorded by Pittsfield Masonic Lodge #790 A.F. & A.M. ,prior to interment, at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield.

The Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield was entrusted with the service.

Deneen Schumann Deneen F. “Deaner” Schumann, 88, of Kampsville died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2014 at Calhoun Nursing and Rehab. in Hardin.

He was born July 18, 1926 in Eldred, son of the late Robert E. Lee and Ethel (Follis) Schumann.

He married Lela I. (Richter) Schumann Jan. 31,1955 in Kampsville and she died June 5, 2008.

He was a retired maintenance worker for Richter Fertilizer Co. and was employed there for more than 50 years.

A WW II Navy veteran, he was a charter member of the Kampsville American Legion for more than 50 years, and was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kampsville.

Survivors include a son, Robert W. “Bob” (Christine) Schumann of Kampsville; three daughters, Denise M. German of Jerseyville, Rita I.(Mark) Gress of Jacksonville and Myra A. (David) Griffon of Godfrey; a daughter-in-law, Roberta Schumann of Kampsville; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Harold Schumann of Texas and Ted Schumann of Kampsville; and a sister, Gloria Becker of Kampsville.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; a son, David Schumann; and a sister, Mackie Spears.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014 at the Hanks-Gress Funeral Home in Hardin.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kampsville.

Burial will take place Summit Grove Cemetery in Kampsville with full military rites.

Memorials may be given to St. John’s Lutheran Church or Summit Grove Cemetery.

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MILTON

Pike County Democrats to hold annual fish fry Our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Nikki Allen.

Matt, Terri and Heather, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

The Annual Fish Fry sponsored by the Pike County Democrats is Friday, Aug. 22 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the New Canton City Park.

Catfish and buffalo, baked beans, fried potatoes and cole slaw. Call 217-779-1777 for more information.

Love you see you there!

Milton-Pearl HCE met at the Milton Community Center Aug. 11 with Jean Howard and Pam Sethalar as hostesses. Our program

consisted of planning for the upcoming Flea Market to again be held during the Milton Corn Carnival Sept. 26 and 27. Keep us in mind when you are doing fall cleaning; we accept anything that is not too heavy for us to carry and we are not able to accept clothing. Plans were also made for a fund-raising booth at the Christmas in October Craft Show at the Farm Bureau Building Oct. 11. Our next meeting will be at the Milton home of Kay Sanderson at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 8.

Next Corn Carnival meetings are Sunday, Sept. 7 and Sunday, Sept.

21 at 7 p.m. at the Pork Stand on the

By KARRIE SPANN 723-4262 square. The Corn Carnival theme this year is, “They’re gonna put me in the Movies!”

There will be a bridal shower for Dylan Flynn and Chelsey Martin Saturday, Sept. 13 at 2 p.m. at the Milton Christian Church annex.

They are registered at Wal-Mart, Kohls and Casteels.

NEBO Nebo Nazarene Church to have slip and slide The Nebo Nazarene Church will have their slip and slide this Saturday starting at 11 am. Refreshments will be provided. Kids of all ages are invited to come spend the day and have some fun!

Thanks to all who came and enjoyed the 2014 Vin Fiz Celebration in spite of the rain. After postponing the parade until the afternoon, we still had several entries in the parade.

The winners were: Best Float-1st place-The Dog House, 2nd placeThe Workman Family, Honorable Mention-The Nebo Baptist Church.

Best Antique tractor, car or truck:1st place-Jeremy Davidsmeyer, 2nd place-Bill Miller, Honorable Mention-Jonathan Guthrie. Best 2, 3, or 4 wheeler: 1st Place-Rachael

& Rilee Boatright, 2nd place-Reiken Howard. Best Horse and Rider was Carl High driving Chrissy Mooney’s horse and carriage escorting the Queens and Jr. Miss winners.

Congratulations to the 2014 Vin Fiz pageant winners! Baby Boy & girl; John Johns and Maggie Gade, Little Mr. and Miss; Ricky Sidwell and Bella Johnston, Princess; Conleigh High, Jr. Miss; Chloe Lemons, and Miss Vin Fiz; Melissa Watts!

The next Nebo Community Club meeting will be Thursday, Sept. 4.

Please come to the meeting and give us your ideas for next year. We need lots of help to make this annual event a success. We also need your help and support to fix the roof of

By LORI CLENDENNY 217-734-1811 loriclendenny@gmail.com

the gym. There are several leaks in the roof as everyone found out on Saturday. Please contact Kevin Killebrew if you can come and help.

More information on this to follow.

Happy belated birthday to Roy Rowley, he was 64 years old on Aug. 12. Happy to Tracey Jones Aug. 22!

Quote of the week “Sunshine is delicious, rain is refreshing, wind braces us up, snow is exhilarating; there is really no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather.” John Ruskin

NEW SALEM

AND OTHER AREA NEWS School starts in New Salem area School officially starts today, Aug. 20. Watch for all the kiddos as well as frequently stopping buses. And, kids, study hard. Good grades are important.

“Life has no remote; get up and change it yourself”.

Birthdays and anniversaries for this week are: Aug. 20-Dixie Berry, Jason Butler Aug. 21-Joe Winner Aug. 22-Jeremiah Hawkins, Sheila Steininger, Maggie Weir, Larry Forgey, Judy and Everett Dean, Paul and Helen Roland Aug. 23-Tammy Gilbert, Wesley Dwight, Jan and Rick Shuford, Roger and Kettia Brokaw Aug. 24-Steve Lehr, Tracy and Vicki Butler Aug. 25-Bev Palmer, Robert Adams, Kent and Chris Harter, Jerry and Ruby Garner Aug. 26-Seth Hall, Bob Garner, Nancy Peebles, Lorrie and Dean Hall 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.

“A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked. The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth.” Psalm 37:16, 21 Kinfolks perform at the VFW in Vandalia, MO., starting at 8 every fourth Saturday of each month.

The Harshman family reunion will be Sunday, Sept. 14th, at the Community Center in Pittsfield. It’s a potluck lunch and drinks and table

service will be provided. Please bring a favorite dish to share.

At the Barry Apple Festival: Trail Life Troop IL. 15 is raffling off your choice of one of three guns or $500 cash. The drawing will be made on the Sunday afternoon of Festival October 5. You need not be present to win. Tickets are $5 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.

Did you know you can benefit whatever local school you choose as well as receive the benefits by using your Max Card at County Market? Next time you shop, stop by the service desk / courtesy counter at the front of the store, and ask how easy this is done.

J & L Scraping on Route 107 is open and their hours are 7a - 5p, Monday - Friday, and 8 - noon on Saturdays.

New Salem also has a lovely shelter house with a operational soda pop machine. Profits from this machine go to the Town Hall Building Fund. Stop by and have a cold soda to enjoy and help out a worthy cause as well.

“Some men are born great, some achieve greatness...and some just grate upon you”.

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.

By WYVETTA DAVIS 285-4880 Trivia answers from last week: 1. Who are the two men from the Bible who never died? (Elijah and Enoch) 2. Which planet is surrounded by rings? (Saturn) 3. What did Simon’s mother have that Jesus healed her of? (a fever) 4. How many cubic inches are in a gallon? (231) 5. What did Jesus tell the man with the withered hand to do? (stretch his hand out and it was restored) 6. What are the three types of bees in a hive? (Queen, workers, and drones) Trivia questions for this week: 1. In the Bible, Jesus named James and John “Boanerges” which means what?

2. What famous street extends from Broadway to East River, New York?

3. Who were the sons of Aaron who offered strange fire before God and were destroyed because of this?

4. What famous Indian Trail is from Chautauqua, New York, to Georgia?

5. After God destroyed the two sons in question 3, who were his two remaining sons?

6. What country issued the first postage stamp?

Helen Mays went with a group of friends recently to the “Creation Museum” in Kentucky. She said it was wonderful and recommended going to that.

Vacation Bible School “Boot Camp” at the Grace Baptist Church was extremely well attended all three nights.

Your news is always appreciated. Please give me a call with the news you are willing to share. And thank you.

God bless and have a great week.

PLEASANT HILL Anniversary party to be held in Pleasant Hill anniversary party to be held in Pleasant Hill This Sunday, Aug. 24, there will be a fiftieth anniversary party for Pam and Arnold Gene Guthrie at their home located at 303 Commerce Street in Pleasant Hill. It’s casual so bring your lawn chairs. Come help them celebrate from noon until 3 p.m. Lunch will be served.

The Mississippi Valley Christian Camp family camp and

revival will be Sept. 5-7 starting Friday with the meal at 5 p.m. It will end with the pot luck camp closing Sunday at 12:30 ; everyone is invited to the closing you do not have to come for whole weekend. At the closing, there will be swimming if the weather allows. The weekend revival will feature Michael Ten Eyck from the First Christian Church in Pittsfield and worship leader Tyler Morris, from Columbia,

By DEBBIE MILLER 734-2845 Mo. Cost for the weekend campers is $20 per person or $60 max for immediate family members. The air conditioned dorms will be open or bring your own camper or tent.

ROCKPORT Francis Pence returns from church camp I was up to the Monton, IA. church camp and it was really a good camp. Now I’m home today.

I’m glad to be home. I guess everything is well in Pike County for the past week.

We had a lot of rain up around

there. I don’t know whether the folks around Pike County had a lot of rain, but we did. That’s it until next week. May God bless you all and have a good week.

By FRANCES PENCE 217-242-3511

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GRIGGSVILLE

Griggsville Apple Festival to have chili cook-off Are you hungry for some good ol’ fried chicken? Come join us at the Chambersburg Christian Church 100th Annual Chicken Dinner featuring our famous kettle-fried chicken and homemade ice cream! The dinner will be held on Thursday, Aug. 28. Carry-outs will be from 3:30 to 4:30, with serving beginning at 4:30. Anyone wanting a carry-out after 4:30 will need to get a number and go through the line. Special entertainment will begin at 4:30 by Misty Trone and N-Pursuit.

The Griggsville Apple Festival will be having its first Chili CookOff this year! Cook up your favorite homemade chili and bring it to the competition for judging and public taste-testing. There is no entry fee.

Chili will be judged on color, aroma, consistency, taste, and after-taste.

Cash prizes will be given along with a People’s Choice trophy. Contestants should provide two gallons of their homemade chili, a roaster/crockpot, card table, extension cord and chili dipper. The cook-off is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 19 on the boulevard in Griggsville. Roasters should be set up by 5:45, judging at 6 p.m. and public taste-testing at 6:30. Contact Jill Kunzeman at 309-264-3785 to enter your best homemade chili!

The Griggsville Apple Festival is

looking for entries for their annual talent contest. The contest will be held on Saturday, Sept. 20 beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Jr. Division will be from 6:30 until 7, with a break for other activities, then the Sr. Division will resume around 8:15. Background music for vocalists will need to be provided to the committee by Thursday, Sept. 18.

If you are interested in entering the contest, please contact Jamie Kelley at 217-242-2817. Limited entries will be accepted so call soon!

Dave Brown and Lori Orr hosted a cookout recently with the following people attending: Norma Bartman, Reta Crabtree, Arye Jane Crabtree, Tammy McCune, Fred and Quayden Hull, Nancy Ramlow and Rosie, Nadine Manker, Joh and Darie Knuppe, Lester, Janet, and Penney Rush, Jim and Connie Manker, Lauren Alderman and Brent Smith, Donald, Teresa, and Tristan Manker, Steve and Susan Manker, Dawnyetta Manard, Wes Manker, Kim Manker, Alex, Aleena, Lee Anna and Amora Knuppe, Kayce Smith, and Jillian and Marina Orr. In all the negativity and drama of facebook, there are so many good things about it! Keeping in touch with family, friends and former classmates is one great thing about

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

it! With that being said, I would like to send out belated birthday wishes to Lorene Sims, former teacher at Perry High School. Lorene, of Hilton Head Island, celebrated her 89th birthday recently and according to the photos I saw of her, you would never believe it! Hope you had a great birthday, Mrs. Sims!

Congratulations to Dillon Butler on his weight-lifting performance at the Illinois State Fair on Sunday!

Dillon brought home a third place trophy in the bench press category and a first place trophy in the deadlift! Great job, Dillon!

With school starting this week, I would like to remind everyone that the streets at each end of the school in Griggsville are one-way traffic before and after school. Please drive slowly and remember cell phones are against the law while driving.

There are two kinds of people in this world: givers and takers. The takers may eat better but the givers sleep better. –Marlo Thomas

Liberty Village Happenings We started our week off right Sunday Aug. 10, 2014, with a morning full of rejoicing with hymn music followed by a wonderful church sermon. In the afternoon, our residents listened to their favorite dinner music following a great game of hangman. The rest of Sunday consisted of family visits where we encourage visitors to come and spend time with their love ones.

Monday Aug. 11, 2014, we started our morning with an exercise routine that helps strengthen the muscles for the rest of the day. A few of the exercises included breathing exercises, chin and chest which help the muscles in the back of the neck, shoulder rolls, arm circles, full body stretches, ankle circles, and leg straightening. After exercises, we continued to book club in which the activity aide or activity director reads out of a book that the residents have chosen. This month’s book is The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. In the afternoon, the residents made their own picture frames with their

favorite picture during crafts and finished the day off with a game of washers.

Tuesday Aug. 12, 2014, we started our day off with men’s group where the men gathered for coffee and a conversation. When it was time for lunch, our residents picked out their favorite type of music to listen to. Our afternoon activities consisted of a Wii Bowling competition, and a van ride in which we took the residents for a beautiful scenic ride through Pike County.

Wednesday Aug. 13, 2014, as always we started our day off with exercises in the morning. We had a special game of Bible trivia followed by the resident’s favorite dinner music. Our afternoon activities consisted of a game of bingo followed by resident’s choice, which was a game of rummy.

Thursday Aug. 14, 2014, was a special day for our residents here at Liberty Village. Eight of our residents attended a trip to Hannibal, Missouri for a one hour Riverboat

Tour held by the Mark Twain Riverboat which consisted of a boat ride with historic information during the tour. Our residents and staff were even able to get our picture taken with the Captain of the boat. It was beautiful and relaxing. It was a fantastic trip and the residents loved it!

Afterwards, we had a picnic at the local playground nearby.

Friday Aug. 15, 2014, started off with a relaxing morning reading out of the resident’s favorite short story magazine called, “The Good Ole Days.” Our afternoon activities consisted of a movie and popcorn in which we also did manicures as well.

Finishing our weekly activities Saturday Aug. 16, 2014, we started off with exercises in the morning following with a game of trivia and dinner music. During the afternoon, the residents played a game of BINGO finishing the day off with puzzle making.

What a great week to be at Liberty Village!

FARM BILL MEETING 2 Days Only

See Your Farm Bill Choices Date:

Thursday, Aug 21st & 28th

Time:

4:00pm

Place: The Courtyard Café

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Hull Picnic a little damp, but a lot of fun

Photo courtesy of Debbie Harshman – The Paper, Barry

MISS HULL Crowned Miss Hull Friday evening was Madalene Thompson, daughter of Paula and John Thompson of Barry. Left to right, MacKenzie Phillips, retiring queen, Faith Erke, Miss Photogenic, daughter of April Erke of New Canton; Queen Madalene Thompson; Abby Fesler, Miss Congeniality, daughter of Bobby and Lisa Fesler of Barry; and Kaitlyn Kindle, first runner-up. daughter of Derrick and Becky Kindle of Barry.

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10K, as well as a children’s walk to beanefit Parkinsons Research.

Organizers report a few runners that had pre-registered, did not show up for the event, there was still a good crowd of runners.

The car/motor show as cancelled and so was the pedal tractor pull. Both were Saturday events. Sunday’s antique tractor pull was also cancelled.

Other events were moved to the shelter house in the park or at the Lion’s Club building.

The rain took a brief intermission, allowing the parade to be held as scheduled, followed by the talent show and the pet show.

By BETH ZUWMALT Pike Press The Hull Picnic was held Friday night and Saturday and only a few events were cancelled due to the rain.

Pike County collected anywhere from 4-6 inches of rain Friday and Saturday, with the bulk of the rainfall coming Saturday.

The queen and junior miss pageants were held Friday evening as scheduled in the shelter in the park.

Saturday’s events started off the Hull of a Race, a 5K and a

MISS HULL

Photos courtesy of Debbie Harshman – The Paper,

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Bentley Walker, son of Randi and Andrea Walker of New Canton was the Hull grand baby boy. He was crowned Saturday morning

Photo courtesy of Debbie Harshman/The Paper

Photo courtesy of Debbie Harshman – The Paper

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Emmalie Duncan, daughter of Quinton and Kelsey Duncan of Kinderhook was the Hull Picnic’s grand baby girl.

Photo courtesy of Debbie Harshman – The Paper

Raylee Faith Young, daughter of Tyler and Jayme Young of Barry, was crowned Little Miss Hull Saturday morning.

Brayden Sizemore, son of Jayson and Jennifer Erke of New Canton, was crowned Little Mr. Hull Saturday morning.

Photo courtesy of Debbie Harshman – The Paper

JR. MISS & MISS CONGENIALITY Crowned Jr. Miss and Miss Congeniality Friday Evening at the Hull Picnic was Kadence Haskins, right front, daughter of Wes and Amanda Haskins of Barry. Left front is retiring Junior Miss, Madison Baker. In back, left to right, Jordan Walston, Miss Photogenic and daughter of Jeremy and Becky Walston of Barry and Mallory Martin, daughter of Tracy and Dana Martin of Hull.

Pike County is at your

Photo courtesy of Debbie Harshman/The Paper

MISS TINY TOT MR HULL TINY TOT

Cortlynne Malone, daughter of Bobby and Eileen Malone, of Kinderhook was Miss Tiny Tot at the Hull Picnic Saturday.

Photo courtesy of Debbie Harshman, The Paper

Chance Schwalb, son of Lauren Smith of Hull, was crowned Mr Tiny Tot Saturday morning at the Hull Picnic.

Photos courtesy of Debbie Harshman – The Paper, Barry

HULL PARADE MARSHALS

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Parade Marshals Lester and Sandra Vincent rode in the parade Saturday afternoon at the Hull Picnic and were recognized and honored on stage Saturday evening.

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The Lucky Hole Seven 5th Annual Rosemary Wilson Memorial Golf Tournament The 5th Annual Rose Wilson Lucky Hole Seven Memorial Golf Tournament was held July 26th at Plum Creek Gold Course in Winchester, IL. All proceeds from the tournament go to Carcinoid Cancer Research at Northwestern Memorial Foundation in Chicago, IL. Rose’s family would like to thank everyone who contributed in making the tournament a success.

Northwestern Medicine Country Financial- Jason Wilson Logan’s Agri Service Lipcamon Seed Pike County Concrete Marshall Chevrolet John Birch Family Best Systems Car Care

HOLE SPONSORS: Edward Jones- Sal Pollice VanDiest Seed Co- Gene Triplet Great Lake Seed- RC Birch Bayer Crop Science- Skip Shively Great Mortgage- Don McCartney Emerick Insurance Craig’s Collision Center Valent- Jack Fry

Niebur Funeral Home International Eye Care McCartney Real Estate Griggsville Vet Clinic EnviroVac Waste Systems B-K Electric Farmer’s National Bank - Griggsville

PRIZES DONATIONS:

Longaberger- Jane Johnson Wolfpack Detailing Scentsy- Leah Wilke International Eye Care Mary Kay Cosmetics- Charlotte Dunham RC Birch

Grant Birch Bruce and Nancy Zumwalt

Ginger Canfield- Aeropostale American Family Ins.- Jay Craig Dunham Family- Scott, Alicia, Preston and Bethany Watson Hotel Free Press Coffee House

DONATIONS:

Ethel Roberts Doug and Tamie Pool

Jules Thirty One- Tasha Davis Country Financial - Mick Webel Debbie Dugan Jason & Shelly Wilson Hair Unlimited

Kent Goewey

FOOD DONATIONS BY:

Brother’s Corn Dogs- Robert and Jean Sleight and Michael Sleight Ribeye’s- Lewis Seed Macaroni Salad- Catering & More

Plates, Napkins and Silverware- Cyle Reel, Pioneer Seed Sales Rep. Bottled Water- Neal Tire

Volunteers: Cathy Wilson, Becky Birch, Bunny Kennedy, Morgan Kennedy, Cyle Reel, Courtney Reel, Sarah Freeman, Marissa Marshall, Troy Kennedy, Jean Sleight and Jeff Butler.

We would also like to thank all of the participants in the tournament and the people who have volunteered their time to work at the tournament. We apologize if we have forgotten to mention anyone.

The 6th Annual Rose Wilson Lucky Hole Seven Memorial Golf Tournament is scheduled to be held Saturday, July 25, 2015.

Many thanks to everyone mentioned above for your generosity in making this tournament the success it is.

The Wilson Family: Jerry, Jeff, Cathy, Cyle and Courtney, Jason, Shelley, Kyle and Drew

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CLASSES & SESSIONS 2014-2015 213 North Monroe, Pittsfield, Illinois 62363

217-285-4914

ssdance27@hotmail.com

www.ssschoolofdance.com

WHAT DOES S&S SCHOOL OF DANCE HAVE TO OFFER?

S&S School of Dance offers instructions in a variety of dance genres for students ages 3 and older. Each of our classes is structured around a 9-month sequential curriculum providing consistent, progressive training in dance or tumbling. All classes include the option of performing in the spring recital.

We also offer dance and tumbling sessions, giving

students the opportunity to get involved in the studio without committing to the full dance year.

S&S has qualified Instructors and Assistant Instructors that are committed to on-going training and education in tumbling and dance. Details about the training and certifications of our instructors can be found on our website.

REGISTRATION: Monday – Thursday, Aug. 18 - 28 • 4 - 8 p.m.

AgES 3-6 Pre-Dance ages 3-6 Pre-Dance classes are designed with the needs of our smallest dancers in mind, introducing the fundamentals of tumbling and gymnastics, tap, and ballet. The primary goals of these classes are developing coordination and spatial orientation, establishing a concept of rhythm and counting, supporting social skills such as sharing and cooperation, and encouraging creativity and self exploration.

Pre-Tumbling Session ages 3-6 The Pre-Tumbling session is a sixweek introduction to the tumbling program at S&S. Young tumblers will progress at an individual pace in a program designed to develop strength, increase flexibility and improve balance and coordination.

AgES 6-9 Beginner Dance ages 6-9 Beginner Dance classes include instruction in tap and ballet and introduce basic tumbling and gymnastics skills to improve coordination while establishing a concept of proper body alignment.

Beginner Hip Hop ages 6-9 Beginner Hip Hop is an exciting, highenergy class that introduces students to the technique and style of Hip Hop and Pop dance while encouraging creativity and independence through freestyle movement.

Beginner Tumbling ages 6-9 Beginner Tumbling is a progressive, skill-based class that allows students to strengthen their bodies and improve coordination and flexibility while mastering tumbling skills. Skill progression is determined individually based on ability.

AgES 9-12 Ballet ages 9-12 This class is the first level of formal ballet training offered at the studio.

Ballet students are trained in the theory and technique of classical ballet.

This training is integral in the devel-

opment of proper body alignment and muscle control and is the foundation of many other dance styles, including Jazz and Contemporary. All dancers wanting to progress toward advanced technique in any dance style are highly recommended to take Ballet.

Intermediate Dance ages 9-12 Intermediate Dance is designed as a transition for students as they progress from the Beginner Dance program into the Advanced classes.

Students focus on conditioning the body and refining technical skills in preparation for advanced technique in all dance styles. Tap instruction continues, concentrating on progressive technique and rhythm patterns, and the fundamentals of jazz as a dance style are introduced.

Intermediate Hip Hop ages 9-12 Intermediate Hip Hop explores the technique and style of Hip Hop and Pop dance while building strength for floor skills and promoting individual expression through freestyle dance.

Intermediate Tumbling ages 9-12 Intermediate Tumbling is a progressive, skillbased class that allows students to strengthen their bodies and improve coordination and flexibility while mastering tumbling skills. Skill progression is determined individually based on ability.

AgES 12 & up Contemporary ages 12 & up This class introduces advanced students to the art of contemporary dance, utilizing the technique of ballet while challenging the body to expand its center of movement.

Contemporary dance builds strength while improving technique and enhancing creativity. Students are recommended to concurrently enroll in Pre-Pointe or Pointe.

Dance Explo ages 12 & up Dance Explo was created for students who enjoy dancing and performing recreationally. It allows students to explore multiple styles of dance and learn hip new choreography with a focus on creativity and self-expression.

This class is perfect for students who want to continue their dance education in just one class a week and is open to both experienced students as well as those with no prior dance training.

Advanced Hip Hop ages 12 & up Advanced Hip Hop expands on the technique and style of Hip Hop and Pop dance, focusing on individual expression, rhythm, movement quality and advanced technical skills.

Advanced Jazz ages 12 & up Advanced Jazz students begin to examine Jazz as a unique dance style and develop advanced technique and performance skills. Students are recommended to concurrently enrolled in Pre-Pointe & Pointe.

Pre-Pointe & Pointe ages 12 & up Pre-Pointe and Pointe students are trained in the theory and technique of classical ballet and have the option to prepare for work on Pointe. Dancers exercise great self-discipline while learning to unite technique and artistry and increase body awareness.

Advanced Tap Ages 12 & up Advanced Tap explores various styles of tap dance while developing advanced technique, rhythm, and speed.

Advanced Tumbling Ages 12 & up Advanced Tumbling is a progressive, skillbased class that allows students to strengthen their bodies and improve coordination and flexibility while mastering tumbling skills. Skill progression is determined individually based on ability. prIvAtE SESSIonS Private sessions are offered for those interested in more individualized training. Instruction is catered to the goals of the individual and is available in a variety of genres, including jazz, tap, ballet, tumbling, Pilates, and ballroom. Each session is five weeks long, and lessons can be 30 or 60 minutes in duration. Session dates can be found on the website or by calling the studio.

Not sure which class is right for your student? Call or email us at the studio. We would be happy to help you in the selection process.

Visit our website for full class schedule:

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Perry Pioneer Days Aug. 23-24 Perry Pioneer Days will be held Saturday, Aug 23 through Sunday, Aug. 24.

Friday, Aug. 22 will be a set up day. Beginning at 6 p.m. volunteers are needed to help set up the stage, bleachers and tents. Food stands will also be open Friday.

Townwide yard sales will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23. The Jr. Miss Perry contest, and Little Mr and Miss Perry contest will begin at 9 a.m. The baby contest will be held at 10 a.m. Crowning of Jr. Miss Perry will be at 11 a.m.

The Perry United Methodist Church chicken dinner will begin

at 11 a.m. and from 11-2 the Perry Pioneer Day food tent will be open.

Beginning at 1 p.m. Madyson Woods will perform on vocals and guitar.

The Pioneer Day grand parade and kiddie parade will begin at 2 p.m.

Antique tractor show, games, a hay scrabble, balloon toss and kiddie tractor pull will be held at 3 p.m. The pie eating contest is scheduled for 4 p.m. and the Jr. variety talent show will begin at 5 p.m as well as the fish supper.

Buffalo and catfish will be available.

Presentation of the 2014 Perry Pioneer Day royalty and honored citizens, Jack and Dianna Phillips, will be at 6 p.m.

“Timewell Spent” will perform from 7-10 p.m. and a teen dance at the North Pike Firehouse will be held from 8-10 p.m. The dance is open to 5th-8th grades.

A community church service will be held in the Perry Park Sunday, Aug. 24 at 9 a.m. Registration for the Rainbow Run 3k will begin at 1 p.m. at the Griggsville-Perry Jr High parking lot and the run will begin at 2 p.m. Proceeds go to Autism Speaks.

Don't miss our special section saluting area fire departments in next week's Pike Press!

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Richard Goetze, left, and Rich Walsh, North Pike volunteer firemen, show the new bunker gear that was purchased for the North Pike Fire Department recently with the help of a grant, contributions from residents and its annual ice cream social.

Griggsville Apple Festival adding Chili Cook-Off competition Sept. 19 It’s time to pull out your spices and your best chili recipe!

For the first time this year, the Griggsville Apple Festival will feature a Chili Cook-Off. There will be no entry fee for competitors to whip up a batch of their favorite chili and enter it for judging and public taste-testing.

Chili will be judged on the following criteria: color aroma, consistency, taste and after-taste. Cash prizes will be given by the judges

for first and second place; also, one People’s Choice trophy will be awarded.

Contestants are asked to provide the following: two gallons of homemade chili, roaster or Crockpot, card table, extension cord, chili dipper. Each contestant should also provide a sign indicating the level of “heat” in his/her chili.

Electricity will be provided as well as four ounce bowls, spoons and bottled water for taste-testing

and judging.

The event will be Friday, Sept.

19 on the boulevard in Griggsville.

Roasters/Crockpots should be set up by 5:45 p.m. Judging will take place at 6 p.m. with public tastetesting for the People’s Choice award following at 6:30 p.m.

Anyone interested in entering the competition should contact Jill Kunzeman, 309-264-3785. Entries will be accepted until Wednesday, Sept. 17.

Wine tour taking reservations The fall Two Rivers Wine Tour will include four stops: Spirit Knob in Ursa, Village Vineyard in Camp Point, Ridge View Winery in Mt. Sterling and Hopewell Winery in Summer Hill.

Lunch is included at Spirit Knob. More food will be available for sale at the last stop of the tour at Hopewell Winery along with live music.

A visit to several of the wineries in the Two Rivers area is a great

opportunity for groups of friends to get together and spend a fun and affordable day tasting and purchasing the wide varieties of quality wines produced in our area.

Each winery offers a diverse range of homegrown flavors to suit all palates and has new wines to share.

So come along for a scenic ride, great wine, food and music and make some new friends along the way.

Charter bus pickup and drop off points are available in Summer Hill and Quincy. The tour includes the guided charter bus tour, free entry and wine tasting at all four wineries, lunch at Spirit Knob, special discounts on wine, live music and souvenir wine glass all for $55.

Reservations need to be made quickly to insure seating. For more information or to make a reservation please call 217-285-2464.

The Lucky Hole Seven 5th Annual Rosemary Wilson Memorial Golf Tournament The 5th Annual Rose Wilson Lucky Hole Seven Memorial Golf Tournament was held July 26th at Plum Creek Gold Course in Winchester, IL. All proceeds from the tournament go to Carcinoid Cancer Research at Northwestern Memorial Foundation in Chicago, IL. Rose’s family would like to thank everyone who contributed in making the tournament a success.

Northwestern Medicine Country Financial- Jason Wilson Logan’s Agri Service Lipcamon Seed Pike County Concrete Marshall Chevrolet John Birch Family Best Systems Car Care

HOLE SPONSORS: Edward Jones- Sal Pollice VanDiest Seed Co- Gene Triplet Great Lake Seed- RC Birch Bayer Crop Science- Skip Shively Great Mortgage- Don McCartney Emerick Insurance Craig’s Collision Center Valent- Jack Fry

Niebur Funeral Home International Eye Care McCartney Real Estate Griggsville Vet Clinic EnviroVac Waste Systems B-K Electric Farmer’s National Bank - Griggsville

PRIZES DONATIONS:

Longaberger- Jane Johnson Wolfpack Detailing Scentsy- Leah Wilke International Eye Care Mary Kay Cosmetics- Charlotte Dunham RC Birch

Ginger Canfield- Aeropostale American Family Ins.- Jay Craig Dunham Family- Scott, Alicia, Preston and Bethany Watson Hotel Free Press Coffee House

Grant Birch Bruce and Nancy Zumwalt

Ethel Roberts Doug and Tamie Pool

DONATIONS:

Jules Thirty One- Tasha Davis Country Financial - Mick Webel Debbie Dugan Jason & Shelly Wilson Hair Unlimited

Kent Goewey

FOOD DONATIONS BY:

Brother’s Corn Dogs- Robert and Jean Sleight and Michael Sleight Ribeye’s- Lewis Seed Macaroni Salad- Catering & More

Plates, Napkins and Silverware- Cyle Reel, Pioneer Seed Sales Rep. Bottled Water- Neal Tire

Volunteers: Cathy Wilson, Becky Birch, Bunny Kennedy, Morgan Kennedy, Cyle Reel, Courtney Reel, Sarah Freeman, Marissa Marshall, Troy Kennedy, Jean Sleight and Jeff Butler.

We would also like to thank all of the participants in the tournament and the people who have volunteered their time to work at the tournament. We apologize if we have forgotten to mention anyone.

The 6th Annual Rose Wilson Lucky Hole Seven Memorial Golf Tournament is scheduled to be held Saturday, July 25, 2015.

Many thanks to everyone mentioned above for your generosity in making this tournament the success it is.

The Wilson Family: Jerry, Jeff, Cathy, Cyle and Courtney, Jason, Shelley, Kyle and Drew

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Births A daughter was born to Jake Wiegand and Harlie Armistead of Barry Saturday, Aug. 2 at 5:23 p.m.

Risley ~ Priest

A son was born to Ashley Sheppard of Pittsfield and Bob Mitchell of Quincy Friday, Aug. 8 at 4:12 p.m.

Card of thanks FOX Thank you to all who sent me cards, calls and food after my surgery. Thanks to my sons and wives for the help they gave me to make it possible for me to stay home alone. God bless you.

Mary Etta Fox

MR. AND MRS. ARNOLD GUTHRIE

Guthries celebrate 50 years Arnold Gene and Pam (Nulsen) Guthrie of Pleasant Hill celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 12.

The Guthrie’s were married in Corning, Ark, in 1964.

The couple have been blessed with two daughters, Leah Wilke, husband Marvin and Missy Damon, husband Doug and one son, William, who was tragically killed in 1988.

The Guthrie’s adore their two grandchildren, Alexis and Braden Damon.

The couple enjoy camping and

Landon Haynes, son of Brooke and Dan Haynes of University City, Mo. turned one July 22. Family and friends helped him celebrate at the home of his aunt and uncle, Carrie and Brandon Belford, in Highland.

Haynes’s grandparents are Tim and Linda Belford of Pittsfield, and Mike and Dawn Mullinax of Macon. Great-grandmothers are Maxine Wilder of Pittsfield and Gloria Novak of Chicago.

have traveled the United States with their two beloved dogs, P.J. and Sadie.

A celebration will be held at the Guthrie’s home Sunday, Aug. 24 from noon to 3 p.m. to thank everyone who has been a part of their lives over these years.

They have loved and enjoyed the past 50 years and look forward to many more.

If you have known them in any capacity over the past years, you are welcome to please come and enjoy the day with them.

Deans to celebrate 50 years Mr. and Mrs. Everett Dean will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday, Aug. 24 at their residence. Everett and Judy were married Aug. 22, 1964 at the First United Methodist Church in Pittsfield by the Reverend Walter Thobald. Mr. Dean is the son of Anna Mae Dean and the late Norman Dean. Mrs. Dean is the daughter of the late Cecil and Lorraine Stauffer. The Deans are the parents of Steve (Paula) Dean, James (Angie) Dean, Rachel (Greg) Smith and Bill (Heather) Dean. They have ten grandchildren.

Mr. Dean is retired from Locim Cement Company and they are the owners of the Thomas Benton Gray House Bed and Breakfast. There will be an open house celebration from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24 at their residence.

MR. AND MRS. JEREMY PRIEST

MR. AND MRS. EVERETT DEAN

Reunions NEWMAN The 52nd reunion of the descendants of Welcome John and Elnora Brown Newman was held at the New Salem State Park in Petersburg. Twenty-eight enjoyed the dinner and visiting. Alan Wetzel gave the blessing.

Attending were Peg and Alan Wetzel of Tuscon, AZ.; Dustin, Megan and Conner Newman of Pittsfield; Corey, Nikki, Aden and Eli Grohler of Buckly; Bill and Mindy Newman of Pittsfield; Stuart Doom of Athens; Samantha, Doug, Jordan, Xavier and Detmers of Hartsburg; Cheri and Roland Dooms of Athens; Theresa Webber and Reg Dunham of Springfield; Doug Newman, Tammey, Sammy and Luke of Springfield; Don Newman, Dalton Carthage, and Bud and Dorothy Newman of Pittsfield.

The 53rd Newman reunion will be planned to be held the third Sunday in August, Aug. 16, 2015 at the New Salem State Park in Petersburg.

SCHLIEPER The annual Schlieper reunion was held Sunday, Aug. 10 at the Milton Community Center with a carry-in dinner at noon. Several family members and friends were in attendance, including On a Day Johnston; Bob and Wanda Goewey; Eddie and Wilean Benz; Judy Sokolis; Tom and Debbie Robinson; Laynie Hart; Jason, Emily, Kendra and Kayla Schlieper; Ralph Benz; and Bev Grammar. Plans are to meet again the second Sunday in August, 2015 at the same place and time. Family members are urged to bring any family history to share with other family members.

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Haylee Risley, daughter of Kevin and Reca Risley of Fishhook and Jeremy Priest, son of Philip and Carrie Priest of Pittsfield, were joined Dec. 31, 2013 in a civil ceremony. The couple celebrated with a religious ceremony with family and friends June 21, 2014 at Harpole’s Heartland Lodge’s new Sunset Valley Lodge near Nebo.

Mrs. Priest is currently employed as a PC coordinator for Titan Wheel Corporation of Illinois in Quincy. She is a 2006 graduate of Griggsville-Perry High School and a 2009 graduate of the University of Illinois at Springfield, where she received a bachelor’s degree

in business administration. She is also a certified event coordinator and recently started Country Belle Creations & Events.

Mr. Priest is the owner of Long Beard Taxidermy in Pittsfield. He is a 1996 graduate of Pittsfield High School and a 1998 graduate of South Eastern College in Harrisburg where he received a degree in wildlife biology and small business management. He is also a second term board member of the Illinois Taxidermist Association. The couple manages the business together and currently resides in Pittsfield with children Austin, Cooper and Rynleigh.

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Braden Musgrave and family, parents Andy and Beth Musgrave and little brothers Adam and Benjamin would like to extend a sincere thank you to all those who contributed towards the purchase of Braden’s Grand Champion Land of Lincoln Steer at the Illinois State Fair. Braden was thrilled as his steer Leonard sold for $56,300 at the Governor’s Sale of Champions auction in Springfield, August 12. Those who made it this tremendous opportunity possible are: Bruce and Diane Rauner Pike County Beef Association Steyer Seeds (Bernie Steyer Family) Chapin Elevator Joe Fanning Arends Awe John Deere Dealer Wayne Cast Trans-Ova Genetics Cattle Visions Causemaker Family Genetics Gene Webel Insurance Agency Calf Climate Waters Angus Pfister Seed (Wayne Bingham Rep)

Lipcaman Seed Sales Joey Tuesek Rick Tedrow Fencing Stilwell Farms Johnson Stilwell Farmers State Bank Pittsfield Illinois State Hereford Association Lohnes Vet Service Pike County Farm Bureau Jack and Kathy Hull WBBA Beard Implement Case IH Dealer Rick Conner Musgrave Angus Steve and Janet Webel Jeff and Pat Galle Illinois Purebred Cattle Breeders

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SaVE THE DaTE “Under the Windmill”

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OLDEN DAYS AUGUST 23 & 24, 2014 Sponsored by Tri-County Antique Club

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New teachers at Western this year, include, front row, left to right, Natalie Roseberry, junior high Englist; Kayla Fry, first grade; Elena Moran-Corres, high school English; Kiki Askey, fourth grade; Nancy Smith, high school math and Jane Lewis pre-k aid.

Arts & Crafts - flea market - Antique Tractors - sawmill - Blacksmith - soap making - Threshing, Baling, plowing and much, much more!

Come visit the Tool Museum and the Flautt Building Museum

JUST FOR KIDS pedal Tractor pull - Agri-land play Area - Barrel Train ride - grain play Box - Covered wagon ride - petting Zoo - games & Contests galore!

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By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Save-A-Lot in West Pittsfield says there has been confusion since a data breech hit a St. Louis grocery store chain with a similar name.

“Our system is secure,” Chris Sitton, manager of the Pittsfield store, said. “We are not affiliated with the St. Louis store that is having the problems.”

The St. Louis chain reporred its system hacked last week and said 45 stores in its chain may have had customer information stolen.

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BARRY n Sunday, Aug. 24. Celebration of children and youth during the worship service at 10:30. Barry United Methodist Church. Games and treats for children. All families, members and friends are invited to attend.

Sept. 18. If you are interested in entering the contest, please contact Jamie Kelley at (217) 242-2817. Limited entries will be accepted so call soon!

CHAMBERSBURG n The Chambersburg Christian Church will hold its 100th Annual Chicken Dinner Thursday, Aug. 28. Serving will begin at 4:30 p.m.

Carryouts will be from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Those wanting a carry-out after 4:30 p.m. will need to get a number and then go through the line.

n Open house at Pikeland Unit 10 schools Monday, Aug. 25. Opportunity for parents to meet their children's teachers and find out more about the school and see recent improvements.

Open house times are 6-7:30 p.m. at South Elementary, 6:15-7:45 p.m. at PCS and 6:30-8 p.m. at PHS and the Alternative school.

HULL n American Red Cross blood drive Aug. 25 from 3-7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church. To make an appointment, call Linda Dunker at 217-432-1131.

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.

n Blood drive at Illini Community Hospital Thursday, Sept. 4 from 2-5:30 p.m. Sign-up by calling Charlie Hull at 217-285-2113, ext. 3810 or online at www.bloodcenterimpact.org.

NEW CANTON n The New Canton Harvest Festival Committee invites you to have a vendor stand during their “Alice In Wonderland” themed festival Sept. 5 and 6. Set-up for the festival will be Sept. 2-4. Please call Niki Malone at 217-242-3380 or e-mail nikimalone.240@gmail.com for pricing.

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GRIGGSVILLE n Griggsville Apple Festival Car and Bike show in downtown Griggsville.

Special guest for the weekend is the Illinois Patriot Guard Fallen Heroes Traveling Memorial Wall. 100% of the proceeds from this show will be donated to the Fallen Heroes Memorial Wall and Toys for Tots. Registration is 8 a.m.-noon. Registration Fee is $20 for cars/trucks and $15 for bikes. Judging begins at noon. Awards given for 1st and 2nd place in each class. Special awards given for “Best of Show” and “Best Display of Patriotism”. For additional information, contact Shelly Henry at (217)617-5077, on Facebook, or you can email griggsvillecarshow@ gmail.com.

n Pittsfield Cub Scout Pack 18 will be holding its annual kick-off for the new year of scouting Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 6:30 at King Park. Cub Scouts is open to boys grades first through fifth grade. Feel free to bring fishing equipment to keep the boys busy while the parents meet at 7 (there will be other adults to help). We are in need of a Den Leader for the first grade group.

If interested or if you have any questions, feel free to contact Pack 18’s Cubmaster Alisha Ballinger at 217653-2116 (texting is o.k.).

n The New Canton Havest Festival Committee would like invite everyone to participate in their ‘Alice In Wonderland’ themed parade on Saturday, Sept. 6, at 1 p.m. Registration will begin at 11 a.m. at the old New Canton School House. They are looking for royalty, bands, family floats, organization floats, church floats, tractors and horses are welcome! Entries not pre-registered will go to the end of the parade. Please call Emily Billings at 217-430-0913 to register or email at nchfparade@gmail.com.

n The Griggsville Apple Festival wants people to cook and compete in the 8th annual BBQ contest. No entry fee this year. There will be cash prize money and trophies for first, second and third overall, first place in each category and first place People’s Choice. Electricity and water will be available to contestants. This event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 20 on the boulevard in Griggsville. Please contact Craig Gengler to get your registration form and rules today – cell 816-645-6294 or Farmers National Bank of Griggsville at 217-833-2329. n The Griggsville Apple Festival is looking for entries for its annual talent contest. The contest will be held Saturday, Sept. 20 beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Jr. Division will be from 6:30-7 p.m., with a break for other activities, then the Sr. Division will resume around 8:15 p.m. Background music for vocalists will need to be provided to the committee by Thursday,

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n The Pittsfield Garden Club will meet Aug. 22 at noon at the del Rosario's home. They will meet at the Senior Center at 11:15 a.m. to carpool to del Rosario's home for a luncheon. The del Rosarios will present a program about native flowers of the Philippines. Hostesses will be Barbara Fosco and Carol Elledge.

n It’s that time of year again for the Griggsville Apple Festival. Join them for the magnificent mile parade Saturday, Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. Parade line up will be from noon-1 p.m. The theme this year is “The Magnificent Midwest”, a salute to our farmers. For more information or to get registered for the parade, please call Anita Orrill at 850-624-6763 or email at griggsvilleparade@yahoo.com

n Calvary Baptist Church in Pittsfield will be holding a Back-To-School Bash Aug 24 from 4-6 p.m., with carnival-like games and food. This will also be registration for its fall children’s program called “Team KID” for grades K-6. Please come and join us for a fun time and register your child.

n The New Canton Harvest Festival Committee invites all former Harvest Festival Parade Marshals to participate in the “Alice in Wonderland” parade Sept. 6 at 1 p.m. Call Emily Billings at 217-430-0913 or email at nchfparade@gmail.com.

n “It’s a Blue, Blue Christmas”, 2014 Christmas In October event will be held Oct. 11 from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. at the Farm Bureau building in Pittsfield.

If you would like to be a vendor, call Ann Ferguson at 217-285-4077 or Rayola Daniel at 217-285-9795.

NEW SALEM n Cooley reunion will be held at the New Salem town hall Sunday, Aug. 24. Basket dinner at noon.

n The PHS Yearbook staff is gearing up for their Saukee Saver Card fundraiser. There is no cost to your business and it should bring customers to you for the special deal that you place on the card. If your business would like to be included or if you have questions, please contact Linda Belford at Pittsfield High School (285-6888) or lbelford@pikeland.org.

PITTSFIELD n The Pittsfield High School Class of 1989 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.

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n The Pike/Calhoun Retired Teacher’s Unit of the IRTA will meet Aug. 21 in the Red Apple Room of the Old

Orchard Country Club at 11:30 a.m.

Call Fran Schaller at 217-653-4270 or Jo-An McIntire at 217-653-5798 for more information. n American Red Cross blood drive Aug. 21 from 3-7 p.m. at the Pike County Farm Bureau, 1301 E. Washington St., Pittsfield.

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 217833-2457. 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 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 217-8332575 or 217-833-2457. 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.

Johnson at (217) 285-4407, ext 118 for more information.

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 Pittsfield Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star meets every fourth Monday at the Masonic Lodge at 7:30 p.m.

n The County Market Coupon Club meets Wednesday afternoons from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. weekly in the County Market Café. There is no charge to join and the coupons are traded each week and several rebate forms are available each week. For more information, contact County Market 285-4453. n Belleview Community Church “Teen Drop-In” every third Sunday night of the month for ages 12-18 at 5:30 p.m. n 12 Step Al-Anon Family Support Group for alcohol and narcotic addiction every Monday 8 p.m. at First Christian Church 225 N. Memorial, Pittsfield. (Breezway entrance). For more information, call Betty at (217) 285-6191. n Addicts Victorious support group meeting Tuesday nights 6-7 p.m.

Church of the Nazarene Family Center. n Scrapbooking every third Wednesday per month 6-8 p.m at the Hull Community Center by Marie Woods. n Blood Pressure Checks Liberty Village of Pittsfield will provide free checks the last Monday of every month at the Hull Community Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free soup and sandwich will be provided by Liberty Village and transportation will be provided by the Western Public Transit for anyone to and from the center! n The Pike County Health Department is now offering IDPH approved online 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

n T.O.P.S. Meeting at the Milton Christian Church Annex every Tuesday, weigh-in 6-6:30, meeting 6:30 p.m. The group is open to the public. For information, call Shanna Edison 217-723-4034 or email shannad81@gmail.com. n Pittsfield Lions Club meets the first and third Thursday of every month at Carl’s Cardinal Inn. For more information, please contact Mike Graham at 217-473-3791. n Breastfeeding Support Group, Pike County Health Department, monthly.

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

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

Immunization clinics 1:30-6 p.m. on first and third Mondays. Family 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 217285-4407. 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.

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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.

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Julie Mountain took the honor or reserve grand champion at the June 26 4-H swine show. The show was held at the Western Illinois Fairgrounds in Griggsville.

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Rachel Borrowman took home top honors in the grand champion poultry pen and the champion chicken market pen.

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Julia Grammer rivaled her sister and did pretty well, taking home the champion buck and reserve best of show awards. She is from the Clover Crew Club also.

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Jeremy Jr. Walston from the Clover Crew Club took home the trophy for the first year showmanship and the reserve grand champion buck.

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Beth Edgar had the grand champion horse this year at the Pike County 4-H horse and pony show. Pike county 4- H has a very active horse club led by Jane Guthrie. Anyone is welcome.

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400D FOR RENT Pike County 2 BR house for rent No smoking No pets. Security deposit required. 217-2854502. TF OFFICE SPACE Prime location. Ample parking. West Washington St., Pittsfield.

Call 217-285-2848 or 217285-5925. 9.17 UPPER LEVEL of brick, ranch style home. 2 BR, 2 BA. Barry Apple Orchard subdivision.

Furnished kitchen and laundry, 2 car parking, garbage collection, lawncare and 1/2 utilities provided. $550/month. No pets. References required.

Call 217-653-5195. 8.20

400E FOR RENT Scott County FOR RENT storage building Winchester. Call 618-4981234. Ask for Julie. TF

500 FOR SALE GOODYEAR T125/70D15 95M Temp. spare for 1998 Buick. Never used. $20. 217285-4975. TF SHASTA 31 ft. fifth wheel trailer, A.C. in roof, great interior layout. Queen bed in front bedroom, hardware only for canopy, needs cover.

No slide outs to leak. $3,250 Call 217-734-2213.

BUCKET TRUCK 92 Ford F-350 diesel 7.3, height approx 35 ft., recent new injection pump, returns and injectors, two new batteries. $3,500. Call 217-734-2213 Leave message.

500 GALLON propane tank with 30% propane between Jacksonville and Greenfield $500 Call 217-734-2213 Leave message.

H.P SEAKING outboard motor, stand and tank $250.

Call 217-734-2213 Leave message.

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. 217285-2893. 1402 Lakeview Heights. TF

600 HELP WANTED TEMPORARY STABLE attendant (one opening) needed Feb. 1, 2014-Nov.30, 2014 for Brenda Benner Stables, Inc. in Columbia, MO. Job duties include feeding the horses, cleaning stalls, grooming horses with proper provided tools, cooling out the horses and bandaging legs as needed.

Duties also include use of various tools such as shovels, pitchforks, tractor and manure spreader.

Also includes handling stallions and brood mares.

One month experience needed.

11.50 per hour for 40 hour week is salary. Free housing available for qualified individual. Transportation and subsistence expenses will be paid by employer upon completion of 50% of contract. Employer guarantees to offer minimum of ¾ of the workdays of the total specified period beginning with the workers first day.

Interested applicants must register and be referred from the Missouri career center at 1500 Vandiver Drive, Columbia, Mo. 65202 Ref. #10283225.

Phone 573882-8821. 8.20

615 HUNTING LOCAL HUNTER looking to lease a farm in Pike County or Northern Calhoun County 618-550-9406. 3.7.15

800 MISCELLANEOUS FREE FANTASY ebook, Hadagery. The world as Hadge knows it unravels around him, as the mystery of a strange book is thrust upon him. https:// www.smashwords.com/books/ view/396576. 8.27

900A NO TRESPASSING Calhoun County ABSOLUTELY NO trespassing on the property of Lloyd and Debbie DeSherlia in Batchtown. Violators will be prosecuted. 8.7.14 NO TRESPASSING on 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

900C NO TRESPASSING Jersey County

600 HELP WANTED TAX PREPARER. Liberty Tax is expanding! Experienced preparers or we will train you.

Enroll now in our Tuition free tax course. Small book fee.

Or, if you have a minimum 2 tax seasons of experience, apply immediately for a special opportunity. Quincy 217-2242300; Hannibal 573-221-2000; Pittsfield 217-285-2010. 9.3 WELL-ESTABLISHED LIGHT manufacturing company accepting applications for new Jerseyville location. Need full time, entry level warehouse clerk to work weekdays. Also must fill both full and parttime CNC Operator/Machinist positions.

Available shifts are weekdays and weekends.

Competitive wages for all positions. Full time positions receive paid vacation, holidays and health care. Mail resume to: Position, PO Box 26, Jerseyville, IL 62052 or submit electronically to: positionpobox26@gtec.com. 8.20 DRIVERS: COMPANY Nice Pay Package/Great Miles.

Run Newer Equipment & Get Home more often. CDL-A 1yr w/OTR exp. 1-800-831-4832 x1406. 8.27 DRIVERS: CDL-A. Average $52,000 per yr. plus. Excellent Home Time + Weekends.

Monthly Bonuses up to $650.

5,000w APU's for YOUR Comfort + E-Logs. Excellent Benefits. 100% no touch. 877704-3773. 8.27 FIND THE job you've always wanted in The People's Marketplace Classifieds.

CLASSIFICATIONS • 100 Automotive * • 200 Business* • 210 Church Services • 220 Collectibles* • 300 Farm Market* • 400 For Rent* A: Calhoun County B: Greene County C: Jersey County D: Pike County E: Scott County F: Miscellaneous • 500 For Sale* • 600 Help Wanted*

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 located in Section 18 SW of Pearl is private property. Hunting, fishing, trapping, trespassing, for any purpose, without the written, signed permission of the owner, is strictly forbidden. Violators will be prosecuted. Timothy Brinkman.

3.19.15

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

314-503-7137. 7.23

1100A REAL ESTATE Calhoun County MULTI-UNIT RENTAL property. Great income producing property. Priced to sell!

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

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1100D REAL ESTATE Pike County

1500E YARD SALES Scott County

2 STORY 3-4 bedroom home on south side of town. All hardwood floors. Pittsfield.

No renters. $65,000. Call 217-285-2687 or 217-4910261. 9.3

YARD SALE: Winchester 33 S. Elm Friday Aug. 22, 1-6 p.m. Sat. Aug. 23, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Variety, Rain cancels.

1300 WANTED details.

7

BUYING STANDING timber. R. McKinnon Logging.

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

1400 WORK WANTED WORK WANTED Pike County odd jobs, cleanup, lawn care, carpentry, painting, dry wall, gutters, stump removal. 217491-5872. TF

1500 YARD SALES Out-of-County ESTATE SALE: Aug. 22, 1–6, Aug. 23 8–3 and Aug. 24 12-4. 16564 Rock Creek Ave, Tallula, Ill. Approximately 6 miles south of Petersburg, 11 miles northwest of Springfield & 1.5 miles west off Route 97. Several sets of china, furniture, large dining table with extra leaves and chairs, late model washer and dryer, refrigerator, bedroom set, lots of glass and china items some antiques and many collectibles, large selection vintage jewelry, John Deere lawn tractor, antique walking plow, vintage and antique hand tools, small iron wheel wagon, other items too numerous to mention. Everything must go! 8.20

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CLASSIFIED RATES: First insertion, 25¢ per word, minimum $6. Consecutive repeat insertion, 15¢ per word, minimum $5.

Prepayment is required. Any change in original ad will be considered start of a new ad. Blind Ad, $4 service charge, plus postage if replies are to be mailed. Yard Sales, $6 up to 20 words. No Trespassing notice, one year, up to 20 words, $60.

ADVERTISING POLICY The following are policies of: Calhoun News-Herald, Greene Prairie Press, Jersey County Journal, Pike Press, Scott County Times and The Weekly Messenger: We are not responsible for more than one incorrect insertion of display and classified advertising. One free insertion will be allowed for a classified ad with a significant mistake. Please let us know immediately. The newspaper reserves the right to edit or reject any advertisement submitted for publication. Yard Sale and Work Wanted ads are payable in advance. Proper identification is required of persons placing ads. A F.O.I.D. card will be asked for when selling a firearm. No exceptions will be allowed. Newspaper reserves the right to refuse any advertising, including the right to do so after the ad has been accepted for publication but before publication occurs. The advertiserʼs sole remedy for such refusal shall be the refund of the funds paid to purchase the ad. Advertisements are accepted by the newspaper upon the representation that the agency and/or advertiser is authorized to publish the contents and subject matter of the advertisement and that it is not libel-

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ESTATE AUCTION RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY

SAT., AUG, 23RD • @ 10 A.M. LOCATED: Residence and Personal Property to be sold at the Scott County 4-H Grounds 401 N. Walnut st. Winchester, IL. Under the clear span building

41 Lashmett Dr. Winchester, IL. RESIDENCE: (to sell at 11:30 a.m.) One story, seven room Ranch style frame dwelling; 3 bedrooms – living room –kitchen - full bath, & utility room. Attached Garage w/insulated door & opener - metal siding – Electric heat –some vinyl windows – window air condition - Lot approx. 134’x70’ , REAL ESTATE SALE TERMS, Legal description and other information available at time of viewings or from auctioneers.

VIEWING OF RESIDENCE 5-6 P.M. TUESDAY, AUGUST 12TH or by appointment with auctioneer FOR LISTING & PHOTOS SEE auctionzip.com Auctioneer I.D. # 16215 OR contact auctioneer.

ATTORNEY: JOHN D. COONROD 44 E. SIDE SQUARE WINCHESTER, IL. TERMS OF PERSONAL PROPERTY; CASH. Buyer number issued and personal check accepted upon presentation of positive photo identification. Lunch served. Your attendance is always appreciated.

Estate of: BETHENE J. HATCHER, Deceased KATHIE HUSON and AMY FORD CO-EXECUTORS

AUCTIONEERS

DARRELL MOORE, WINCHESTER, IL (217)-473-5486 ROGER STRANG, VIRGINIA, IL. (217)-370-2530 DICK SAMPLES, JACKSONVILLE, IL. (217)-245-5010 WORRELL-LEKA LAND SERVICES LLC BROKER

BROWN COUNTY, ILLINOIS LAND

Calhoun County 2 MICROWAVES, table, chairs, desk,clothing, and lots of other items. Aug. 22-23, 8-12 p.m. Degerlia Hollow, Ilona Breden Home.

Sale to be held onsite at the Volk farm which is located at 851 1550 E. Street, Mt. Sterling, IL (Mt. Sterling, IL address but located just west of Cooperstown, IL)

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1500D YARD SALES Pike County

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PERRY: 107 E. South Street, Saturday, Aug. 23, 8 a.m.1 p.m. Little boy clothing, name brand teen clothing, dresser, upright freezer, toys and books, dishes and pans, antiques, crafts, shoes, fabric.

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1226 SUNSET Drive, Pittsfield. Ladies clothing 8-12, girls sizes 6-8, mens and boys clothing. Priced to sell. Lots of misc. Friday, Aug. 22 and Saturday, Aug. 23 8-12 YARD SALE: Saturday, Aug. 23, 8-4. Pageant and parade dresses, Barbie dollhouse, back to school items. 224 E. Jefferson St. SATURDAY, AUG. 23, 8 a.m.

Miscellaneous estate items 428 N. Monroe St. Pittsfield.

655 PROSPECT ST.: Household items and furniture.!

39988 273RD Lane Griggsville, across from Deer Run estate. Friday, Aug. 22, 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, 8-12. Girls 0-3t, infant car seat 2 bases, mens and women’s clothes, misc. Ruzich PERRY: 104 W. South St. 8-11 a.m. Little Tykes desk, girls size 8 clothes (Justine) some never worn clothes, uniforms, purses, bread machine, exercise equip.

ESTATE SALE: 304 West South St., Perry. Friday, Aug. 22, 8 a.m. to early evening.

Saturday, Aug. 23, 8 a.m. to late afternoon. Furniture including chairs, shelving, cabinets, coffee table, end tables, kitchen pantry cabinet and more. Antiques including pottery (McCoy, Haeger), hand-painted plates, Fenton and other carnival glass, tools, tin-type toys, Ironstone dinner ware (tea leaf pattern), wooden and metal jewelry or storage boxes, tin party noisemakers, picture frames, salt/ pepper sets, crystal and glass salt cellars, vintage Golden Harvest dinner ware, colored glass, several large grinding stones, enamel ware, cook stove, brass school bell and much more.Collectibles including lots of Avon, picture frames, toys, puzzles, games, costume jewelry, Christmas decorations, Ertl toys, woven baskets, vintage suitcase sets, some Pfaltzgraff Yorktowne pattern items, Jadeite, books, quilts, sewing table with machine, material, craft items, decorative tins and much more. Kitchen ware including dishes, silverware, appliances, bake ware and more.

SAMARITAN'S CLOSET clothing giveaway. Friday, Aug. 29 and Saturday, Aug. 30. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Pittsfield Church of the Nazarene "Coffee House", next to the American Red Cross. Sponsored by the ladies of the Pittsfield Church of Nazarene. For more info, call Della Rush at 217-2855284. 8.27

WED., AUGUST 27 AT 10 AM

PERSONAL PROPERTY - BEGINNING AT 10:00 A.M.

Greatly abbreviated listing - Lots of other information & photos on our web site. Highlights to include: '09 Chevrolet Equinox LT, 4WD, 4 door SUV - white exterior w/gray leather, 3400 V6 engine & just 28,565 miles; JD HPX 4WD Gator w/ROPS, dump bed, headlights & just 150.4 total hours; Ford NH L535 riding lawn mower; nice selection of shop tools & hand tools; farm primitives to include antique outhouse; portable buildings; cast iron kettles & wheels; cream cans & wash tubs; etc.; vintage Pepsi clock; antique furniture to include unusually small oak, Herrick, Waterloo, IA ice box; antique kitchen cupboard; curved glass china cabinet & other antique furniture; quality glassware to include Fenton, Hull, depression, etc.; guns to include Marlin SS Model 80 22 semi rifle w/ scope, Remington Model 11 20 ga., antique muzzle loading double barrel shotgun; also selling ladders; air compressor; Craftsman 2 wheel grinder; shop vac; shop benches; battery charger; implement seats; oak lumber; electric chicken feather picker; chicken crate; child's wagon; iron wheeled wheel barrow; deacon bench; several crocks & jugs; chalk string dispensers; Memory Craft embroidery sewing machine; appliances to include '09 Whirlpool upright freezer; washer & dryer; refrigerator; modern oak 2 pc. kitchen cupboard; dining room table & chairs; horse collar; walnut mirror; sofa & love seat; modern S roll desk; antique mission oak style 2 pc. buffet; Boyds Bears; antique bottles; antique oil lamps; nice small oak chest; iron beds; modern jewelry cabinet; cedar chest; antique child's chairs; cast iron seat stools; normal amount of gardening & garage items; antique pull type road grator; metal water tank; antique kerosene cans in original wooden crates.

As stated above this is an abbreviated listing. Make plans to come out and spend the day. Lunch will be available by Sly Fox Food Service.

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The Volk family property is located just west of Cooperstown, IL at 851 1550E Street, Mt. Sterling, IL. Watch for directional signs east of Mt. Sterling, IL along Hwy. 24. The property consists of 24 acres± and will be sold in 1 individual tract for a lump sum or total dollar amount. The property consists of tillable land, timber, fenced pasture, ponds and includes a very well maintained 2 story country farm home with several good outbuildings. The home has had many recent improvements and upgrades including new shingled roof, new windows, remodeled kitchen and large bathroom. The home has 4 bedrooms including 1 on the main level and 3 upstairs. There are 2 open front cattle/hay sheds along with a large barn, 2 car detached garage and other buildings. The farm is located on an all weather hard surface road and has public water.

Standard terms to include: 10% down on sale day with the balance due within approximately 30 days, on or before Monday, September 29, 2014. Title insurance in the full amount of the purchase price will be provided. The 2014 real estate taxes that are due and payable in 2015 will be prorated to the date of closing. Full possession at closing.

THE FAMILY OF THE LATE JIMMY VOLK PAT VOLK – SELLER

REPRESENTING & CLOSING ATTORNEY: RICK ZIMMERMAN • MT. STERLING, IL

Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC • 217-847-2160 • Lic. 444000107 DETAILS & PHOTOS @: www.sullivanauctioneers.com IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY - JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS Bank of America, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs.

13 CH 00017

Kelly L. Blumstein; 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 7/24/2013, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois will on 9/17/14 at the hour of 8:15AM at Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Jerseyville, IL 62052, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Jersey and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 07-335-002-00 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 803 Randall Drive Brighton, IL 62012 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-05373.

8.13.14, 8.20, 8.27

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 8TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CALHOUN COUNTY, HARDIN, ILLINOIS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION PLAINTIFF, -vs-

14 CH 3

JILL MICHAEL; REGIONS BANK; DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on June 10, 2014; William Heffiington, Sheriff, County Road, Hardin, IL 62047, will on September 19, 2014 at 1:00 PM, at Calhoun County Courthouse, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Calhoun County, Illinois.

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

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

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

Said property is legally described as follows: Commonly known as 116 Jefferson Street, Kampsville, IL 62053 IN THE CIRCUIT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTYJERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS

12 CH 82

SCOTT A. BONE A/K/A SCOTT BONE; DEFENDANTS 1100 WEST SPRUCE JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052

STREET

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on June 9, 2014, JERSEY COUNTY SHERIFF in JERSEY County, Illinois, will on September 15, 2014, in Courtroom A of the Jersey County Courthouse, 201 W. Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL, at 8:30AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of JERSEY, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 04-504-009-50 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1100 WEST SPRUCE STREET JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052 Description of Improvements: YELLOW VINYL SIDING SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF JERSEY, STATE OF ILLINOIS

Permanent Index No.: 07-06-02-303807-A Improvements: Residential Structure UNKNOWN Units UNKNOWN Bedrooms UNKNOWN Garage UNKNOWN Bathrooms UNKNOWN Other UNKNOWN

CITIMORTGAGE, INC., SUCCESSOR

BY MERGER TO ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, INC., Plaintiff(s), vs.

Case No. 10 CH 7

UNKNOWN HEIRS OF KIM BLIGH, ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, INC., UNDER MORTGAGE RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 200400093307, JAMES BRAINERD, HEIR, MICHAEL BRAINERD, HEIR AND MICHAEL J. DIAZ AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE, UNKNOWN TENANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s).

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

The judgment amount was $45,984.94. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information.

For Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Fisher and Shapiro, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847)291-1717 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. 8.13.14, 8.20, 8.27

The Judgment amount was $101,409.62.

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

NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\ service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3722060. Please refer to file #PA1218045 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois, will on September 17, 2014, at the hour of 9:00 AM, at the Jersey County Courthouse, 114 N WASHINGTON ST P.O. BOX 409, JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Jersey, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: Common Address: 21790 CROXFORD ROAD GRAFTON IL 62037 P.I.N. 08-051-007-75 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SCOTT COUNTY WINCHESTER, IL CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY PLAINTIFF VS

13 CH 7

VIOLA DAVIS A/K/A VIOLA E DAVIS; WILLIAM DAVIS A/K/A WILLIAM O DAVIS A/K/A BILL DAVIS; CALLENDER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.; CAPITAL ONE, N.A., S/I/I TO CAPITAL ONE, FSB; DEFENDANTS 208 MAPLE COURT ALSEY, IL 62610 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on June 26, 2014, JUDGE DAVID CHERRY in SCOTT County, Illinois, will on September 25, 2014, in 1ST FLOOR COURTHOUSE LOBBY, at 11:00AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of SCOTT, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 09-21-202-009 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 208 MAPLE COURT ALSEY, IL 62610 Description of Improvements: TAN, VINYL SIDING, SINGLE FAMILY HOME, NO GARAGE

THE PEOPLE’S MARKETPLACE CLASSIFIEDS

201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 3571125, for further information.

The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “as is” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

The property is improved by a single family residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale.

First Bank d/b/a First Bank Mortgage PLAINTIFF Vs.

2014 CH 00004

Marie J. Grether; 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 6/11/2014, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois will on 9/17/14 at the hour of 8:15AM at Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Jerseyville, IL 62052, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Jersey and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 09-176-007-00 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 303 W. Locust Street Fieldon, IL 62031 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 14-13-32598.

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CNB Bank & Trust, N.A. successor by merger to South Central Illinois Mortgage, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 4/23/2014, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois will on 9/17/14 at the hour of 8:15AM at Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Jerseyville, IL 62052, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Jersey and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 04-556-001-00 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 601 W. Pearl Street Jerseyville, IL 62052 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

13 CH 11

Matthew A. Bailey Sr.; The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

Property Address: 409 Lincoln Avenue, Jerseyville, Illinois 62052

Property Address: 409 Lincoln Avenue, Jerseyville, IL 62052

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The Judgment amount was $96,688.03.

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

NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3722060. Please refer to file #PA1309904 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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 14-14-02422.

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IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Jersey County.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #06185808 Timothy R. Yueill - ARDC #6192172 Greg Elsnic - ARDC #6242847 Richard Drezek - ARDC #6301323 Nathan J. Buikema - ARDC #6302969 Brian D. Nevel - ARDC #6309777 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com

14 CH 00009

Travis K. Abbott; et. al.

DEFENDANTS

vs.

Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on May 8, 2014, I, Sheriff, Mark Kallal of Jersey County, Illinois, will hold a sale on September 11, 2014 , commencing at 2 PM, at the Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit:

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS

BMO Harris Bank N.A. successor by merger with M&I Bank FSB Plaintiff,

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

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS

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

P.I.N.: 04-585-077-00 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $103469.86 The property will NOT be open for inspection

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

14 CH 0006

Jerrod M. Lavey; 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 4/23/2014, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois will on 9/17/14 at the hour of 8:15AM at Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Jerseyville, IL 62052, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Jersey and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 04-938-010-00 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 710 Harrison Street Jerseyville, IL 62052 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 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY - JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs.

14 CH 00003

Adam W. Monroe; 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 4/23/2014, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois will on 9/17/14 at the hour of 8:15AM at Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Jerseyville, IL 62052, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Jersey and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 01-060-023-00 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 26363 State Highway 3 Godfrey, IL 62035

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

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 03126232 R410 8.6.14, 8.13, 8.20

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 14-13-26739.

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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 14-13-33699.

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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.

PRICE REDUCED-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 maintenancefree exterior. Call our office for your private showing!! $290’s.

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

HUGE PRICE REDUCTION-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-675 Kandy St.-Outstanding 3BR ranch home in desirable South location with many updates. $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-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 detached garage. $60’s.

Pittsfield-327 Crossman Lane-Nice 2BR 1BA home with hardwood floors in a nice location. $50’s.

PRICE REDUCED-Pittsfield-316 Spring St.-Nice 3BR 1BA ranch style home; would make great starter home or rental property. $40’s.

Pittsfield-218 E. Benson-2BR 1BA ranch home with 1 car garage/carport and hardwood floors. $40’s.

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

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.

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

NEW LISTING-Pittsfield-11 acres, including Lot 1 of the Industrial Plaza-Great building and business site. Call our office for more details!

NEW LISTING-Pittsfield-Lot 2A Industrial Plaza-3 acre commercial lot with water, gas, sewer and electric available on site. Give us a call today to discuss the opportunities!

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.

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 apart-

ments (Capps Apartments) and a 3BR home for sale. Great investment opportunity!

HUNTING LAND & FARMS

NEW LISTING-Pike County 32 acres +/- Cincinnati TWP. Very unique riverfront property with 2,000 sq. ft. home and cabin.

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.

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.

MISSOURI PROPERTIES

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

PENDINGS AND SOLDS SALE PENDING-REDUCED BY $22,000-Griggsville-116 South Wall-Beautiful brick home on 2 lots. 2-3 BR 2.5BA with fireplace & heated 2 car garage. MOTIVATED SELLER! $140’s.

SALE PENDING-Pittsfield-430 Clarksville Rd.-Beautiful 3BR home with full finished basement. Very neat and clean. Move-in ready! $100’s.

SALE PENDING-Griggsville-411 S. Wall-Immaculate 3BR brick ranch home on corner lot.

Priced below market! Call our office for more details!! $150’s.

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-Martinsburg-36840 180th Ave.-2BR 2BA home with 2 car detached garage sitting on 4 acres +/- with many updates. $60’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-318 Piper Lane-Superb older 2 story 3-4BR home with exquisite wood working, staircase and foyer sitting on 2.25 acres. $140’s.

SOLD-Pittsfield-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.

SOLD-Pittsfield-525 N. Memorial-Large older home, partially updated, needs some work.

Great rental! $30’s.

SOLD-Barry-1155 Bainbridge-3BR 2BA home in immaculate condition with 1 car de-

tached garage. Move-in ready! $50’s.

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

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.

SALE PENDING-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.

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

SALE PENDING-NEW LISTING-Calhoun County 57 acres +/- Crater TWP. Very good investment farm with 40 acres of good tillable.

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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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Board of Education Pleasant Hill CUSD #3 Pike and Calhoun Counties, Illinois Notice of Public Hearing

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The Board of Education of Pleasant Hill Community Unit School District No. 3 will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2014-2015 at 6:45 p.m. on Monday, September 08, 2014 in the Board of Education office at the elementary school in Pleasant Hill, Illinois. Said budget is available for inspection in the school district Board of Education office daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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Public Notice is hereby given that on July 10th, 2014, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Pike County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Red’s Smokin Choo Choo, located at 122 W. Fayette St. Pittsfield, IL 62363.

Public Notice is hereby given that on August 4th , 2014, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Pike County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Rogers Trucking, located at 605 S. Main St., Pleasant Hill 62366.

Dated this 10th day of July, 2014

Dated this 4th day of August, 2014

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In Re the Adoption of: JASPER CLIFTON. No. 2014-AD-1 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, JOSEPH CLIFTON, and MEGAN MARIE CLIFTON, that Petitioners, ERIC and PATRICIA MOORE, have filed a Petition for Adoption.

UNLESS you appear in Court at the Pike County Courthouse, Pittsfield, Illinois, before the Honorable Judge Frank McCartney on September 19, 2014, at 9:30 a.m. A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE PETITION. Debbie Dugan Clerk of the Court Michael A. Hankins Attorney for Petitioners 301 West State St. Jacksonville, IL 62650 (217) 243-3434 8.6.14, 8.13, 8.20

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS, PIKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: FERN P. BURRUS, Deceased.

CLAIM NOTICE

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court in the Pike County Courthouse, Pittsfield, Illinois or with the representative, or both, on or before the 13th day of February, 2015, said date being not less than 6 months from the date of the fust publication, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

David B. Shaw Attomey for Estate 303 E. Adams, P.O. Box 9 City Pittsfield, IL 62363 Telephone (217) 285-2772 8.13.14, 8.20, 8.27

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS AMEREN TRANSMISSION COMPANY OF ILLINOIS, Plaintiff, Case No.: 14-ED-4

HOOTERVILLE HUNT CLUB, INC., ILLINOIS NATIONAL BANK, UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendants.

NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT OF CONDEMNATION ACTION To: UNKNOWN OWNERS of the Property Legally Described as Follows: THE NORTH ONE-HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 18, EXCEPT A TRACT AS SHOWN BY DEED RECORDED IN BOOK 106 AT PAGE 11 TO THE TRUSTEES OF TAYLOR GRAVEYARD; ALL IN TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 3 WEST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN. SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF PIKE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.

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

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

AMEREN TRANSMISSION COMPANY OF ILLINOIS, Plaintiff,

AMEREN TRANSMISSION COMPANY OF ILLINOIS, Plaintiff,

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v.

Case No.: 14-ED-8

LAWRENCE WIESE FARMS, INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS,, Defendants.

NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT OF CONDEMNATION ACTION

THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OR THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION NINE; THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION TEN; THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION FIFTEEN, ALL OF THE FOREGOING BEING IN TOWNSHIP THREE SOUTH, RANGE TWO WEST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Parcel identification of the real estate is as follows: 32-013-06, 32-014-01, 32016-02

NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT OF CONDEMNATION ACTION To: UNKNOWN OWNERS of the Property Legally Described as Follows: THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION SEVEN, TOWNSHIP THREE SOUTH, RANGE FOUR WEST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, EXCEPTING THEREFROM ONE SQUARE ACRE OUT OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER THEREOF. SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF PIKE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Parcel identification of the real estate is as follows: 34-006-09

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on July 15, 2014, a Complaint for Condemnation was filed in the above-captioned matter by Plaintiff Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois, in which UNKNOWN OWNERS are named as Defendants. Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois is providing UNKNOWN OWNERS with this Notice of the filing of its Complaint as required by 735 ILCS 30/10-5-15 and 735 ILCS 5/2-206.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on July 15, 2014, a Complaint for Condemnation was filed in the above-captioned matter

by Plaintiff Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois, in which UNKNOWN OWNERS are named as Defendants.

Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois is providing UNKNOWN OWNERS with this Notice of the filing of its Complaint as required by 735 ILCS 30/10-515 and 735 ILCS 5/2-206.

Sorling Northrup Gary A. Brown, of Counsel (ARDC #313548) David A. Rolf, of Counsel (ARDC#6196030) Lisa A. Petrilli, of Counsel (ARDC #6280865) One North Old State Capitol, Suite 200 Post Office Box 5131 Springfield, IL 62705-5131 Telephone: (217) 544-1144 Facsimile: (217) 522-3173 E-Mail: gabrown@sorlinglaw.com E-Mail: darolf@sorlinglaw.com E-Mail: lapetrilli@sorlinglaw.com

Sorling Northrup Gary A. Brown, of Counsel (ARDC #313548) David A. Rolf, of Counsel (ARDC#6196030) Lisa A. Petrilli, of Counsel (ARDC #6280865) One North Old State Capitol, Suite 200 Post Office Box 5131 Springfield, IL 62705-5131 Telephone: (217) 544-1144 Facsimile: (217) 522-3173 E-Mail: gabrown@sorlinglaw.com E-Mail: darolf@sorlinglaw.com E-Mail: lapetrilli@sorlinglaw.com

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS AMEREN TRANSMISSION COMPANY OF ILLINOIS, Plaintiff, v.

Case No.: 14-ED-7

CARL R. KURFMAN, BOUPHARAC K. KURFMAN, CARL KURFMAN – TRUSTEE, FARMERS NATIONAL BANK OF GRIGGSVILLE, UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendants.

NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT OF CONDEMNATION ACTION

Case No.: 14-ED-2

GORDON G. KURFMAN, DEREK E. KURFMAN, GERALD R. KURFMAN, MARY E. KURFMAN, UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendants.

To: UNKNOWN OWNERS of the Property Legally Described as Follows:

Notice is given of the death of Fern P. Burrus, of Laurel, Howard County, Maryland. Letters of Office were issued on August 7, 2014, to Leslie Sides, 613 Urban Court, #101, Lakewood, Colorado 80401, whose attorney is David B. Shaw, 303 E. Adams, P.O. Box 9, Pittsfield, Illinois 62363.

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DONNIE APPS COUNTY CLERK

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

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To: UNKNOWN OWNERS of the Property Legally Described as Follows: THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION SEVEN (7), IN TOWNSHIP THREE (3) SOUTH, RANGE FOUR (4) WEST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, BEING 82.16 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF PIKE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Parcel identification of the real estate is as follows: 34-014-08 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on July 15, 2014, a Complaint for Condemnation was filed in the above-captioned matter

by Plaintiff Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois, in which UNKNOWN OWNERS are named as Defendants.

Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois is providing UNKNOWN OWNERS with this Notice of the filing of its Complaint as required by 735 ILCS 30/10-515 and 735 ILCS 5/2-206.

Sorling Northrup Gary A. Brown, of Counsel (ARDC #313548) David A. Rolf, of Counsel (ARDC#6196030) Lisa A. Petrilli, of Counsel (ARDC #6280865) One North Old State Capitol, Suite 200 Post Office Box 5131 Springfield, IL 62705-5131 Telephone: (217) 544-1144 Facsimile: (217) 522-3173 E-Mail: gabrown@sorlinglaw.com E-Mail: darolf@sorlinglaw.com E-Mail: lapetrilli@sorlinglaw.com 8.20.14, 8.27, 9.3.14

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS AMEREN TRANSMISSION COMPANY OF ILLINOIS, Plaintiff, v.

Case No.: 14-ED-3

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

WEBEL FARMS II, LLC, FARMERS STATE BANK, UNKNOWN OWNERS,, Defendants.

AMEREN TRANSMISSION COMPANY OF ILLINOIS, Plaintiff,

AMEREN TRANSMISSION COMPANY OF ILLINOIS, Plaintiff,

NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT OF CONDEMNATION ACTION

v.

v.

Case No.: 14-ED-5

ROGER LIEHR II, REGINALD LIEHR, UNKNOWN OWNERS,, Defendants.

NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT OF CONDEMNATION ACTION To: UNKNOWN OWNERS of the Property Legally Described as Follows: THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 17, EXCEPT THAT PART THEREOF LYING SOUTH OF ILLINOIS ROUTE 104 AS NOW LOCATED, IN TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 3 WEST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN. SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF PIKE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. EXCEPT A TRACT OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN THE WEST ONE-HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 3 WEST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 17 THAT IS 1064 FEET NORTH OF THE CENTERLINE OF ILLINOIS STATE ROUTE 104, THENCE EAST 303.78 FEET, THENCE NORTH 287.16 FEET, THENCE WEST 303.78 FEET, THENCE SOUTH TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF PIKE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Case No.: 14-ED-6

LARRY WIESE FARMS, INC., LAWRENCE WIESE FARMS, INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS, Defendants.

NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT OF CONDEMNATION ACTION To: UNKNOWN OWNERS of the Property Legally Described as Follows: THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION SIXTEEN, ALSO THIRTEEN ACRES OFF THE EAST SIDE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION SIXTEEN; ALSO ALL THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE HORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION SITEEN WHICH LIES EAST OF THE NORTH FORK OF MCGEE CREEK CONTAINING THIRTY-SEVEN ACRES, MORE OR LESS, EXCEPT FROM THE ABOVE TRACTS THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF MCGEE CREEK LEVEE AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT, ALL OF SAID LANDS AND PREMISES LYING AND BEING IN TOWNSHIP THREE SOUTH OF THE BASE LINE OF RANGE TWO WEST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, CONTAINING IN ALL, ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE AND ONE-THIRD ACRES MORE OR LESS.

To: UNKNOWN OWNERS of the Property Legally Described as Follows: THE SOUTH 100 ACRES OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 10; THE SOUTH ONE-HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 11; THE SOUTH ONE-HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 11; THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 11; THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 14 DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NOTHEAST CORNER OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER; THENCE SOUTH 64 RODS, THENCE WEST 100 RODS; THENCE NORTH 3 RODS, THENCE WEST 60 RODS TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER; THENCE NORTH 61 RODS TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID NORTHWEST QUARTER; THENCE EAST TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; AND THE NORTH 15 ACRES OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 15 DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE SOUTH 15 RODS; THENCE EAST 160 RODS TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE NORTH 15 RODS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; ALL SAID LAND SITUATED IN TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 4 WEST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN THE COUNTY OF PIKE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS, EXCEPTING RIGHT-OFWAY DEEDED TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS FOR A HIGHWAY.

Parcel identification of the real estate is as follows: 33-006-11, 33-019-06, 33019-07, 33-006-10, 33-007-01, 33-019-03

Parcel identification of the real estate is as follows: 33-018-05, 33-007-10

Parcel identification of the real estate is as follows: 32-016-07, 32-016-08, 32016-10, 32-016-03

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on July 15, 2014, a Complaint for Condemnation was filed in the above-captioned matter by Plaintiff Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois, in which UNKNOWN OWNERS are named as Defendants. Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois is providing UNKNOWN OWNERS with this Notice of the filing of its Complaint as required by 735 ILCS 30/10-5-15 and 735 ILCS 5/2-206.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on July 15, 2014, a Complaint for Condemnation was filed in the above-captioned matter by Plaintiff Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois, in which UNKNOWN OWNERS are named as Defendants. Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois is providing UNKNOWN OWNERS with this Notice of the filing of its Complaint as required by 735 ILCS 30/10-5-15 and 735 ILCS 5/2-206.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on July 15, 2014, a Complaint for Condemnation was filed in the above-captioned matter

by Plaintiff Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois, in which UNKNOWN OWNERS are named as Defendants.

Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois is providing UNKNOWN OWNERS with this Notice of the filing of its Complaint as required by 735 ILCS 30/10-515 and 735 ILCS 5/2-206.

Sorling Northrup Gary A. Brown, of Counsel (ARDC #313548) David A. Rolf, of Counsel (ARDC#6196030) Lisa A. Petrilli, of Counsel (ARDC #6280865) One North Old State Capitol, Suite 200 Post Office Box 5131 Springfield, IL 62705-5131 Telephone: (217) 544-1144 Facsimile: (217) 522-3173 E-Mail: gabrown@sorlinglaw.com E-Mail: darolf@sorlinglaw.com E-Mail: lapetrilli@sorlinglaw.com

Sorling Northrup Gary A. Brown, of Counsel (ARDC #313548) David A. Rolf, of Counsel (ARDC#6196030) Lisa A. Petrilli, of Counsel (ARDC #6280865) One North Old State Capitol, Suite 200 Post Office Box 5131 Springfield, IL 62705-5131 Telephone: (217) 544-1144 Facsimile: (217) 522-3173 E-Mail: gabrown@sorlinglaw.com E-Mail: darolf@sorlinglaw.com E-Mail: lapetrilli@sorlinglaw.com

Sorling Northrup Gary A. Brown, of Counsel (ARDC #313548) David A. Rolf, of Counsel (ARDC#6196030) Lisa A. Petrilli, of Counsel (ARDC #6280865) One North Old State Capitol, Suite 200 Post Office Box 5131 Springfield, IL 62705-5131 Telephone: (217) 544-1144 Facsimile: (217) 522-3173 E-Mail: gabrown@sorlinglaw.com E-Mail: darolf@sorlinglaw.com E-Mail: lapetrilli@sorlinglaw.com

Sorling Northrup Gary A. Brown, of Counsel (ARDC #313548) David A. Rolf, of Counsel (ARDC#6196030) Lisa A. Petrilli, of Counsel (ARDC #6280865) One North Old State Capitol, Suite 200 Post Office Box 5131 Springfield, IL 62705-5131 Telephone: (217) 544-1144 Facsimile: (217) 522-3173 E-Mail: gabrown@sorlinglaw.com E-Mail: darolf@sorlinglaw.com E-Mail: lapetrilli@sorlinglaw.com

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Parcel identification of the real estate is as follows: 34-009-05, 34-010-01, 34-010-02, 34-010-04, 34-012-04, 34-012-08.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on July 15, 2014, a Complaint for Condemnation was filed in the above-captioned matter by Plaintiff Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois, in which UNKNOWN OWNERS are named as Defendants. Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois is providing UNKNOWN OWNERS with this Notice of the filing of its Complaint as required by 735 ILCS 30/10-5-15 and 735 ILCS 5/2-206.

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APARTMENTS FOR RENT Pike County Housing Authority is accepting applications for our income-based apartments for rent in Barry, Baylis, Griggsville, Perry, New Canton, Pittsfield, and Pleasant Hill.

1-4 Bedrooms available.

Please call 217-335-2616 or apply online at pikehousing.com.

Singles, Disabled, Elderly, and Families welcome.

The Mental Health Centers of Western IL has a full time position available for Receptionist/Secretary at the Pike County site.

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Applicants must possess a High School diploma/GED with secretarial training or experience and communication, computer and bookkeeping skills.

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MONDAY, SEPT. 8, 2014 • 4 P.M. TO SELL ON PREMISES AT 201 N. PEARL, GRIGGSVILLE, IL RESIDENCE(to sell 6 p.m.) One story four room frame dwelling; 2 bedrooms – full bath – comb. Living & dining room – kitchen – basement - gas f/a furnace & central air – vinyl siding – unattached carport.

Lot approximately 132’ x 165’.

REAL ESTATE SALE TERMS and other information available at time of viewing and at middendorfs.com or contact auctioneer.

VIEWINGS: 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 27 or by contacting auctioneers.

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ATTORNEY: MICHAEL J. HOLLAHAN 109 E. WASHINGTON, PITTSFIELD, IL 62363

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Both lowboy and flatbed drivers needed.

Timwell Drainage, Route 1 During peak times, may required weekend work/ Box 5A • Timewell, IL 62375 nights away from home.

Driver must keep accurate trip/expense records, Benefits: have a professional appearance, act as an Group Health Insurance ambassador of the company, and operate all Paid Life Insurance equipment in a safe and responsible manner.

Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Requirements: Paid Funeral Leave CDL Class A Annual Profit Bonus Driving experience/successful completion of an 401K accredited driving school Paid Hourly EOE Ability to lift 75 pounds

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The Pike Press will be happy to print, free of charge, pictures and written submissions of birthdays of children ve and under and adults 65 and older. Only the written submissions will be printed of all others.

BARTENDER Hagel 1891, an upscale fine dining restaurant, is seeking a Part Time Bartender Position, in the Mt. Sterling area.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Greet guest with a smile as they arrive at the bar and take order from them Share the rates of different beverages available at the bar and also provide information about ingredients added in different cocktails and mock tails Complete knowledge about different beverages being offered at the bar Inform guests of specials, take their orders, prepare their beverages, and serve their beverage and food Collect payment from the guest Promote beverages and food Maintain a neat, clean and organized work station Complete all side work and stocking needed to maintain the bar Ensure no underage or intoxicated guests are served alcohol Assist in seeing the any guest under the influence has a safe method to get home Work as a team member in helping other staff members when needed REQUIREMENTS: · The ability to follow written and verbal instructions. · Fundamental understanding of sanitation, cleanliness, and personal hygiene. · An Illinois State food handler card is preferred, Hagel 1891 will facilitate obtainment of card if not available · Reliable attendance. · Requires moderate physical effort of standing for long periods, ability to lift and move weights up to 50 pounds, stooping reaching, and bending · Must be willing to work evenings, days, weekends and holidays. · May be required to work additional hours as directed by work load and staffing. · Ability to work in a hot and noisy environment. In areas with odors, moisture, steam, and under refrigeration.

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Hagel 1891, an upscale fine dining restaurant, is seeking a Part Time Server Position, in the Mt. Sterling area.

Hagel 1891, an upscale fine dining restaurant, is seeking a Part Time Host Position, in the Mt. Sterling area.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: · Accommodating Guests- monitoring the open dining sections of the restaurant for empty and cleaned tables, estimating wait times for guests, monitoring the guest waiting list, and ensuring that the needs of the guests are met while they are waiting as well as moving tables together to accommodate large parties. · Answering the telephone- booking reservations. · Cleanliness- the neatness and cleanliness of the host station, waiting area and menus are to be monitored by the host staff. · Escorting- as guests arrive, the host staff assesses the dining room and, if an accommodating table is available, escorts the guests to the dining room and presents the menu. · Representation- the host staff is a personal representation of the service and overall hospitality of the staff of the restaurant. While guests are waiting to be seated, it is the job of the host staff to ensure that the guests are made comfortable and kept informed of the status of their wait times. The host staff is the first and last impression our guest will have of our operation.

Answering questions relating to the menu asked by guests Working in coordination with kitchen employees and other servers to ensure the efficient operation of the restaurant Maintaining and cleaning their station and tables Collecting payments Assist fellow staff when needed Ability to have and share good knowledge of the menu items and our beverage offerings as well as answering questions about the restaurant Maintain a clean, neat work station, and appearance Completion of all side work delegated REQUIREMENTS: · The ability to follow written and verbal instructions. · Fundamental understanding of sanitation, cleanliness, and personal hygiene. · An Illinois State food handler card is preferred, Hagel 1891 will facilitate obtainment of card if not available. · Reliable attendance. · Requires moderate physical effort of standing for long periods, ability to lift and move weights up to 50 pounds, stooping reaching, and bending · Must be willing to work evenings, days, weekends and holidays. · May be required to work additional hours as directed by work load and staffing. · Ability to work in a hot and noisy environment. In areas with odors, moisture, steam, and under refrigeration.

REQUIREMENTS: · The ability to follow written and verbal instructions. · Fundamental understanding of sanitation, cleanliness, and personal hygiene. · A Illinois State food handler card is preferred, Hagel 1891 will facilitate obtainment of card if not available. · Reliable attendance. · Requires moderate physical effort of standing for long periods, ability to lift and move weights up to 50 pounds, stooping, reaching and bending. · Must be willing to work evenings, days, weekends and holidays. · May be required to work additional hours as directed by work load and staffing. · Ability to work in a hot and noisy environment in areas with odors, moisture, steam and under refrigeration.

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Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Courts cracking down on probation violators

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Two individuals who had violated their probation on previous offenses are headed to the Illinois Department of Corrections after appearing in Pike County Court last week.

Ethan Miller, 24, Pittsfield, was sentenced to two years for violating the terms of his probation on charges of aggravated driving under the influence, aggravated driving while license revoked.

Miller also received additional, concurrent term of 90 days in the Pike County Jail for a battery offense.

The sentence was an agreement presented to the court after Miller admitted the violations and pled guilty to the battery.

Kennard Scranton, 29, Griggsville, was also sentenced to two years in

IDOC for violating his probation.

He was placed on probation in Aug. 2012, for possession of methamphetamine and admitted to violation of his probation June 23 when he tested positive for drug use. He was sentenced by the Honorable Judge Brannan.

“The Pike County Probation Departemnt has demonstrated to me since my appointment here, a level of professionalism and diligence that has made my office’s pursuit of violators relatively simple,” Matt Goetten, Interim Pike County State’s Attorney, said.

“Those on probation will benefit from the staff’s efforts in that office as long as probationers cooperate with their terms. Our goal is to see everyone placed on probation, successfully complete it. However, violators will be treated appropriately.”

Traffic speeding $120 unless noted Kelli R. Hull, Griggsville, $319; seat belt $60 unless noted Michael T. Pierce, Pittsfield; Lafayette T. Scoggins, Pittsfield, $62; Miscellaneous Willis M. Bigham, Pittsfield, OP watrcrft w/o pfd type 1-3, $120; Joshua R. Bricker, Pearl, operate uninsured motor vehicle, nullified; December D. Butler, Perry, unsafe backing on a roadway, $365; Ronald C. Day, Pearl, thft/stolen/know drpv <500, $607; Ronald C. Day, Pearl, tattoo body of minor <18, $602; Sierra D. Fulmer, Pittsfield, improper turn

signal, $365; Timothy A. Ionson, Pittsfield, overweight on axle/1st3rd, $212; Dustin L. Johns, Pittsfield, disreg offl traffic-con device, $120; Dustin L. Johns, Pittsfield, squealing/screeching tires, $120; April Diane Meyer, Hull, driver fail give notice of acc, $365; April Diane Meyer, Hull, fail to reduce speed, $365; April Diane Meyer, Hull, leaving the scene, nullified; Ethan L. Miller, Pittsfield, battery/makes physical contact, $1,327; Travis L. Myers, Rockport, operate uninsured motor vehicle, $418; Travis L. Myers, Rockport, no valid regis/1st and 2nd, $198; John A. Pope II, Pearl, burglary, crim damage to property <$300, $1,027.39; Mark A. Webster, Pleasant Hill, vio order after served notice, $1,298;

Crime Stoppers The Pike County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a criminal damage to property and theft that occurred Aug. 14 when a blue colored Chevrolet car was parked on 160 Ave in Rural Nebo due to a flat tire.

The vehicle owner reported the driver side window being broken and items missing upon return-

ing to retrieve car. If you have any information on this, or any other crimes, taking place in Pike County call are urged to call Crime Stoppers at 217-2851500. Callers are not asked to identify themselves and if tip is used in making an arrest, the caller is eligible for a cash reward.

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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.

Bookings Kensey R. Mesey, 21, Milton, was arrested Aug. 14 on a felony in-state warrant. She posted $3,000 and was released pending court appearance.

Andrew C. Pollard, 32, East St. Louis, was arrested Aug. 15 on a misdemeanor Pike County warrant alleging failure to pay. He remains lodged in lieu of $500 bond.

Otha F. Hull, 38, Perry, was arrested Aug.16, on a charge of battery and an Adams County warrant. He posted $150 on the battery charge and $350 on the warrant and was released pending court appearance.

Xavier M. Wilson, 24, Springfield, was arrested Aug. 16 on a Pike County warrant for

Real estate transfers

James Jacques, Executor, Owen F. Roach, deceased to Ronald Roach and Vicki Barnes, NE 1/4, 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 16, Pleasant Hill Township.

Frank Smith Sr. and Sharon M. Smith, Frank D. Smith II to Chalk Blankenship, Pt. NW 1/4, Pt. SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 30, Pittsfield Township; SE 1/4, 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 30, Pittsfield Township.

Dustin and Megan Newman to Cody A. and Elliet R. Alger, Pt. SW 1/4, 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 11, Martinsburg Township.

Rodney Borrowman to Peggy E. Westerhold, Lot 5, Gambles Addition, Pittsfield.

Tracy A. Shelton and Cheryl L. Butler, Cherly L. Shelton to November Studios LLC, Block 1, Lot 5, Watsons Addn., Pittsfield.

Frankie L. and Carlene K. Shaw to Steve B. Pulse and Rosemary Faith Butler, Lots 6-7, Chenoweth’s Addn., Perry.

Jill DeWolf, Jill Rieger to James and Wanda L. Rodgers, Lot 9, Lowry Addn., North 80 feet lot of Pittsfield.

Kyle Hugh Myers and Staci Ann Myers to Staci A. Mehsling, Staci Ann Gauld, Sec. 21, Derry Township.

Kyle Hugh Myers to Nita Sue Colbert, Lot 1, Shaws Addn, Rockport, Lot 4, Rockport and Pt. of the SW 1/4, Sec. 17, Atlas Township.

Carolyn J. Ionson, Stanley J. Ionson, deceased to Robert D. Pitchford Jr. and Susan Pitchford. SE 1/4, 1/4 of the SE 1/4, NE Sec. 15, Detroit Township.

Brian Allen, Co-Executor; Candice Gleckler, Co-Executor; Kacie Lipcaman, Co-Executor, Earl Homer Allen Estate to Kevin DeSpain, Kevin Despain, Block 4, Lots 3-4, Hatchs Addn., Griggsville.

Patrick R. Keller to Michael R. Keller, Part of the SE 1/4, Sec. 31, Martinsburg Township; Part of the SW 1/4, Sec. 31, Martinsburg Township; Part of the NW 1/4, Sec. 6, Pleasant Hill Township; Part of the NE 1/4, Sec. 6, Pleasant Hill Township.

John C. Miles, Successor Trustee, James A. Miles Family Trust, James A. Miles Family Trust, James A. Miles August 1999 Trust, James A. Miles August 1999 Trust to Jason T. Little and Shelby M. Duke, Lot 11, Pittsfield.

Jerry D. and Wanda Pennock to Oscar L. Anderson, Block 3, Lot 1, Detroit.

Arnold G. Guthrie to Braden W. Damon and Janessa M. Edwards, Block 10, Brant and Wells Addn., Lots 1-2, Part of Lot 1 and all of Lot 2, Pleasant Hill.

Leroy H. and Carolena J. Schwartz to Griggsville Township, Block 4, Lot 8, Griggsville.

Fannie Mae, Federal National Mortgage Association to Shelly A. Flachs, Block 7, Lots 1-2, Brant and Wells Addn., Pleasant Hill.

J&J Dirt Farm, Inc. to Jerry Johns, Sec. 13, Ross

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Mark L. Hoskins, Successor Trustee and Stella H. Hoskins Trustee, Stella H. Hoskins Trust to Rozilla A. Stice, Lot 1, Barry.

Debbie Dugan, Clerk of the Circuit Court Pike County, Debbie Dugan Clerk of the Circuit Court Pike County to Brown County State Bank, Block 1, Lots 6-9, Powells Addn, Chambersburg; Sec. 8, SE 1/4, 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Chambersburg Township.

Whitetail Investment Properties LLC to Bell Investments LLC, Sec. 8, Part of the NE 1/4, Derry Township; Sec. 8, Part of the NW 1/4, Derry Township; Sec. 8, Derry Township, Sec. 9, NW, SW 1/4, 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Derry Township; Sec. 9, NE, SE 1/4, 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Derry Township.

Ritchie Rivers, Ganelle Marie Vinyard-Rivers, Ganelle Marie Vinyard Rivers to Bell Investments, LLC, Galatians 6:14 LLC, Sec. 8, Part of the NE 1/4, Derry Township; Sec. 8, Part of the NW 1/4 Derry Township; Sec. 8, Derry Township, Sec. 8, Derry Township, Sec. 9, NW SW 1/4, 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Derry Township, Sec. 9, NE, SE 1/4, 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Derry Township.

Phil Borrowman POA, Katherine Borrowman to Christopher T. Gratton and Jessica L. Gratton, Lot 17, Doyle and Palmers Addn, Pittsfield, Lot 3, Hicks and Fishells SD, Pittsfield.

Beardstown Savings to Eric and Jill Kunzeman, Hatchs Addn, Griggsville.

Richard W. Albers, Bruce Fee POA, Harriett A. Albers Trustee to Harriet A. Albers Trust No. 2014, Harriett A. Albers Trust No. 2014, Sec. 12, Part of the SW 1/4, Derry Township; Sec. 12, NW, SW 1/4, 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Derry Township; Sec. 11, Part of the NE 1/4, Derry Township.

Harriett Ann Albers to Harriett A. Albers Trustee, Harriett A. Albers Trust No. 2014, Harriett A. Albers Trust No. 2014, Sec. 12, Part of the SW 1/4, Derry Township; Sec. 12, NW, SW 1/4, 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Derry Township; Sec. 11, Part of the NE 1/4, Derry Township.

Margaret Butler to Illinois Department of Transportation, Sec. 30, Part of the SW 1/4, Detroit Township.

Darrell and Joan Vincent to Cody Grimsley, Block 15, Lot 7, Hull, Sec. 21, NE SE 1/4, 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Kinderhook Township.

John A. Gleckler to Bradley C. Gleckler, Sec. 27, Part of the NW 1/4, New Salem Township.

Bradley C. Gleckler to John A. Gleckler, Sec. 27, Part of the NW 1/4, New Salem Township.

Harry W. Gleckler and Bradley C. Gleckler to John A. Gleckler, Sec. 28, Part of the SE 1/4, New Salem Township.

Adam L. Albsmeyer and Denise I. Albsmeyer to Adam and Denise Farms LLC, Sec. 1, Part of the NE 1/4, Kinderhook Township.

Bruce N. and Sandra K. Cook to JOSCOTT,

failiure to appear on a possession of cannabis charge. He remains lodged with no bail set.

Daquan O. Knox, 23, Peoria, was arrested Aug. 16 on a misdemeanor in-state warrant alleging failure to report to a penal institutioni. He remains lodged in lieu of $3,000 bond.

Everitt A. Stamper, 31, Pittsfield, was arrested Aug. 17 on an in-state traffic warrant.

He posted $50 and was released pending court appearance.

LLC, Sec. 6, SW 1/4, 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Pleasant Hill Township.

Barbara Gray Family Trust, Richard G. Nelson Successor Trustee to Richard G. and Kristin J. Nelson, Sec. 12, SW SE 1/4, 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Cincinnati Township, Sec. 13, Part of the NW 1/4, Cincinnati Township, Sec.13, NW 1/4, 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Cinciannati Township, Sec. 12, SW SE 1/4, 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Cincinnati Township, Sec. 26, Part of the NW 1/4, New Salem Township, Sec. 26, Part of the SW 1/4, New Salem Township, Sec. 35, NW 1/4, 1/4 of the NW 1/4, New Salem Township, Sec. 33, NW 1/4, 1/4 of the NW 1/4, New Salem Township, Sec. 33, NW 1/4, 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Kinderhook Township, Sec. 34, NE NW 1/4, 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Kinderhook Township.

Debra Skirvin, Michele Womontree to Debra Skirvin Trustee, Michelle Womontree Trustee, Hawktree Conservancy Revocable Living Trust dated July 28, 2014, Sec. 19, Part of the SE 1/4, Spring Creek Township.

J. Fred Schwartz to J. Fred Schwartz, Theodore W. Schwartz, Thomas J. Schwartz, Sec. 17, Levee Township.

J. Fred Schartz to J. Fred Schwartz, Thomas J. Schwartz, Lesley M. Schwartz, Theodore W. Schwartz, Sarah L. Schwartz, Sec. 13, Part of the SE 1/4, Levee Township, Sec. 13, Part of the NE 1/4, Levee Township, Sec. 24, Part of the NE 1/4, Levee Township, Sec. 18, Part of the SW 1/4, Kinderhook Township, Sec. 19, Part of the NW 1/4, Kinderhook Township.

J. Fred Schwartz to J. Fred Schwartz, Thomas J. Schwartz, Lesley M. Schwartz, Theodore W. Schwartz, Sarah L. Schwartz, Sec. 31, Part of the NW 1/4, Barry Township, Sec. 31, Part of the SW 1/4, Barry Township, Sec. 36, Part of the NW 1/4, Barry Township.

John A. Freehill Trustee, AREBIN LLC Trust No. 4 to Jeffrey L. Augspurger, Co-Trustee, Peggy L. Augspurger, Co-Trustee, Lynn Trust, Sec. 27, NW SW 1/4, 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Newburg Township.

Larry Wayne Dixon, Nescha Dixon to Jeffrey L. Augspurger, Co-Trustee, Peggy L. Augspurger, Co-Trustee, Lynn Trust, Sec. 27, NE SE 1/4, 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Sec. 27, NE SE 1/4, 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Newburg Township.

Russell A. Gallagher Sr. and Kiana M. Gallagher to Jason Serlo and Lakelynn Petty, Block 8, Lot 2, Barry; Sec. 25, NE SE 1/4, 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Barry Township.

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development to Paul N. Gorton, Sec. 24, NW 1/4, 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Kinderhook Township.

Jennifer Niebur to Sharon Loyd, Block 9, Lot 6, Pittsfield.

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WINS HONORS AT STATE FAIR

John Gellerman, far right, exhibited the reserve Supreme champion Heifer at the illinois State Fair Junior Show. John’s heifer, SULL Blooded ruby 3278 ET, was also the Grand champion Shorthorn in the Junior Show. Three days later, ruby was named Grand champion Polled Shorthorn Heifer in the illinois State Fair Open Show. He is the son of Doug and DeeDee ranson Gellerman of Petersburg and the grandson of Paul and Jane ransom of Pittsfield. Gellerman will be a freshman at POrTa High School and is a member of the West menarders ag 4-H club.

Emerick graduates bankers school

Dan Emrick, loan officer and Pittsfield branch manager of Farmers National Bank of Griggsville, graduated from “The Community Bankers School” sponsored by Independent Community Bankers of America, Community Bankers Association of Illinois, Community Bankers of Iowa, Community Bankers of Michigan, Community Bankers of Wisconsin, Independent Bankers Association of Texas, Independent Community Bankers of Minnesota, Missouri Independent Bankers Association and Virginia Association of Community Bankers. Held in Bloomington at Illinois Wesleyan

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Bill Wubben, CBAI chairman and president of Apple River State Bank, Scales Mound, stated, “Graduates are in a better position to advance their careers in baking and to contribute to the overall successful operations of their banks and community.”

CBAI, headquartered in Springfield, is a statewide association representing nearly 400 community banks in Illinois.

SLIDE EVENT The nebo nazarene church will host their third annual slip-n-slide event Saturday aug. 23 at the church. The event will start at 11 a.m. and refreshments will be served. Helping with the event are: left to right pastor Darin Workman, Larissa Workman, Dylan Workman, andy Shaw, Daniel Workman, mo Daniels, Jadyn Daniels and Drew Workman. all area youth and young-at-heart are encouraged to attend and slide down the big slide.

Daniel makes dean’s list Seth Thomas Daniel, a senior, was named to the Western Illinois University summer 2014 Dean’s List. To receive this award, an undergraduate student must earn at least a 3.6 grade point average on a scale of 4.0 equals an A in a minimum of six credit hours of graded courses; pass-fail hours are not counted.

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Saukee sports drink scrimmage Friday High school football season starts one week from Friday meaning this Friday is the traditional sports drink scrimmage.

Those attending the event at Glenn C. Smith Field will bring donations of sports drinks in lieu of admission

and watch the Saukee freshman, sophomore, varsity offense and varsity defense scrimmage against one another.

The scrimmages will start immediately following team pictures about 6:30 or 6:45 p.m.

Access Illinois Outdoors sponsors youth deer hunts The Access Illinois Outdoors program operated through Two Rivers RC&D Area, has landowners willing to allow youth hunters to experience a deer hunt.

The 2014 Illinois Youth Firearm Deer Hunt is Oct. 11-13 for those hunters with a valid Youth Deer Permit who have not reached their 16th birthday by the first day of the hunt.

Youth Deer Permits are available overthe-counter at license vendors throughout the state. Hunters may purchase only one permit (either-sex) for one of the open counties.

Last year, Governor Pat Quinn signed into law legislation extending the Illinois Youth Firearm Deer Hunt from a twoday to a three-day season, providing an additional hunting day on the Columbus Day holiday.

All participating youths must have completed an IDNR-approved hunter education course.

All youth hunters must have a current, valid youth deer permit and have a hunting license or apprentice hunting license, unless exempt. Each hunter participating in the youth deer hunt while using an apprentice hunter license must be accompanied by a non-hunting, validly-licensed (Illinois hunting license) parent, guardian or grandparent. All other hunters participating in the youth deer hunt must each be accompanied by a non-hunting supervisor (parent, guardian or responsible adult) who has a valid Illinois hunting license or who has in his or her possession a valid Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card.

The non-hunting supervisor must wear the orange garments required of gun deer hunters (blaze orange cap and upper garment with a minimum of 400 square inches of solid blaze orange material), and must remain with the hunting youth. Each supervisor may only accompany a single

youth at any given time during the hunt.

Shooting hours for firearm deer hunting in Illinois are one half-hour before sunrise to one half-hour after sunset. All Illinois counties except Cook, DuPage and Lake Counties, and that portion of Kane County east of State Route 47 are open for the youth deer season.

Hunting hours are one-half hour before sunrise on to one-half hour after sunset Oct. 11-13. The bag limit is one deer per legally authorized permit. All ethersex permits are subject to the following restrictions: no hunter, regardless of the quantity or type of permits in his/her possession, may harvest more than two antlered deer during a year, including the youth, archery, muzzleloader and firearm seasons.

Successful hunters must register their harvest by 10 p.m. the same calendar day the deer is taken by calling the toll-free telephone check-in system at 1-866-ILCHECK or by accessing the online check-in system at www.dnr.illinois.gov/vcheck. They will be provided with a confirmation number to verify that they checked in their harvest. This number must be written by the hunter on the temporary harvest tag (leg tag).

Youth hunters are reminded that archery deer season will be underway and archery hunters will be in the field during the Oct. 11-13 youth hunt. Archery deer hunters and all other hunters are reminded that they must comply with requirements to wear blaze orange the weekend of the youth deer hunt (except in counties closed to the youth deer season).

If you would like to schedule a location to participate in the youth hunt, please call the Access Illinois Outdoors office, 217285-2464, to be placed with a landowner before purchasing a permit. Requests will be on a first come, first served basis.

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Wolves to scrimmage Friday night Aug. 22 The Pleasant Hill Wolves will hold a Gatorade scrimmage Friday night at 6 p.m. at Franklin Field.

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PHS Volleyball tourney Aug. 29-31 The Lady Saukees will host a volleyball tournament Aug. 29-31, depending on the number of teams that participate.

The tournament will be held in Voshall Gym at Pittsfeld High School and cost is $150 per team.

Teams should include eighth graders and above. Adult teams wel-

come.

IHSA rules to apply. Two sets to 25 and a third set to 15 if necessary.

Contact Lady Saukee varsity coach Kari Kloker 618-713-3456, or e-mail Chrisandkarikloker@yahoo. com or assistant coach Heather Robertson 217-285-6888 or hroberts@ pikeland.org

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By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Even though some classmates had been out of school more than 15 years, a good crowd came prepared to have a good time at a recent multi-school class reunion at Hopewell Winery.

“I think we had about 50 classmates there at different times throughout the evening,”Aleasha Kiel, organizer of the event, said. “And then most of them brought spouses or significant others, so it was good crowd.”

Kiel said when she and her committee first started planning the event, their thought was to do a multiyear reunion every five years.

“But after talking it over with those who attended, we may try every other year or every two years. Five years seems like a long time, “ Kiel said.

Kiel said other suggestions she heard for future reunions were to have a dinner of some sort and to extend the hours.

“I know I tried to personally talk to everyone there and I just didn’t have time to get to everyone,” Kiel said. “Most people said they wish it had lasted longer.”

Kiel said the weather cooperated, although when the band started setting up, it started to sprinkle, so the band, The Goobie Brothers, moved inside.

“But then it stopped sprinkling and it was fine,” Kiel said. “And the band was awesome. Everybody loved them.”

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Classmates came and went throughout the evening but at one time nearly 40 different classmates representing nine graduating classes were at Hopewell Winery Aug. 9, getting reacquainted and catching up with old friends. Those attending were, first row, left to right, Brent Hubbard, Tommy Hill, Jeremy McKinnon, Katie Williams, Kelly

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Wednesday, August 20, 2014

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NEWS

Pittsfield, Illinois

Rain doesn’t dampen Vin Fiz

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Saturday steady downpour didn’t have a big affect on the Nebo Vin Fiz, according to Lori Clendenny, one of the event organizers. Most parts of the county report between 4-6 inches of rain fell Friday and Saturday.

“We did have a couple of vendors leave, but then we came up with some

mud games for the kids,” Clendenny said. “We had a mud slide and a tugof-way. I think it all worked out and everyone had a good time.”

Clendenny said most activities were moved in the gym of the former Nebo School and the parade was post-poned from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“I think it worked out okay,” she said.

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BABY VIN FIZZES Winnners in the Nebo Vin Fiz Baby Contest were, left to right, Trinity Akers second runner up, Trista Watson first runner up, 2014 Baby Girl Maggie Gade, 2014 Baby Boy, Johnathon Johns, Byron Schier first runner up and Larry Crowder second runner up.

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2014 GRAND MARSHALL Gerald Paul Shonhart was chosen as the grand marshal of the 2014 Vin Fiz parade. Shonhart, a life-long resident of the Nebo community, has served on nearly every committee, organization and been involved in most community projects in the last six decades.

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LIL MR

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MISS VIN FIZ

Winners in the 2014 Vin Fiz Little Mr and Miss pageant were, left to right, Aiden Moore first runner up, Ricky Sidwell III 2014 Lil Mr, Bella Johnston, 2014 Lil Miss, Kaylee Toohill first runner up, second runner up Addison Johns, third runner up, Maddison Grammer. Toohill also received Miss Photogenic.

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NOT

THE BIGGEST DUCKS IN THE PUDDLE

They were not the biggest ducks in the puddle Saturday, but they had a lot of fun. Left to right, River Oest, Reiken Howard and Bryar Root were actively involved in the impromptu mud games.

JUNIOR MISS VIN FIZ

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Winners in the 2014 Junior Miss Vin Fiz pageant were, left to right, Mikayla Couch, Most Photogenic; Cami Ostrander Peoples Choice, Chloe Lemons. 2014 Junior Miss Vin Fiz; Jaylee Howard second runner up, and first runner up, Kayla Merryman. Lemons also won Miss Congeniality.

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LIFE HANDS YOU MUD…

Forget the when given lemons, make lemonade. Some of those attending the 2014 Vin Fiz Saturday improvised when the kids games were cancelled due to the rain. Instead a mud slide competition and and tug-of-war was held. Participating were, left to right, Dalton Parker, Eli Grammer, Kaleb Root, Mason Lemons and Matthew Lemons.

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MISS VIN FIZ 2014 The day may have been drab and damp outside, but inside the gym of the old Nebo school, the smiles were as bright as ever in the Miss Vin Fiz competition. Winners were, left to right, Libby Lemons, secnd runner up and Miss Congeniality, 2014 Miss Vin Fiz, Melissa Watts and First runner-up, Breanna Manker. Watts also won Miss Photogenic.

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PRINCE

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PRINCESS VIN FIZ

Winners in the 2014 Vin Fiz Prince and Princess pageant were, third runner-up, Lyndsey Johnston; first runner up Katheryn High, 2014 Prince Damian Cantwell; 2014 Prince Conleigh High; seonnd runner up, Sonny Picone. Picone also recieved Most Photogenic and Miss Congeniality.