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Wednesday, November 13, 2013
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Births
BEQUETTE A son, Jaxon Jay Bequette was born Sept. 10, 2012 to Jessica McChristian and Darryl Bequette Jr. The baby weighed 9 lbs. and 4 oz and was 20 1/2 inches long. Grandparents are Kristine Freeman of Pleasant Hill, Steve McChristian of Louisiana, Mo., Laura and Darryl Bequette Sr of Nebo. Great grandparents are, Geraldine Freeman and the late JC Freeman of Pleasant Hill, Charles and Violet McChristian of Louisiana, Mo., Barbara Coonce of Troy, Ill. and Teri and Dave Bick of St. Ann, Mo. and the late Felix and Joan Neese of Nebo. A son was born to Oct.18. Josh Hausman and Tara Rueb of Barry, A daughter was born Nov.2.to Kourtney K Tobias and Scott E Austin of Rockport, Submitted photo
Griggsville Class of ‘61 celebrates 70th birthdays
The Griggsville Class of 1961 celebrated their 70th birthdays this year. The festivities began Friday, Oct. 18 with a cookout at the home of Judy Bauer with 20 in attendance. The group enjoyed taking in the Pike County Color Drive Saturday, Oct. 19 and afterwards had dinner at the Red Apple Room. More fun and conversation was had at Bauer’s at the end of the evening. Breakfast was enjoyed at the Cardinal Inn Sunday, Oct. 20. Members of the class in attendance were Front: Judy Butler Bauer of Pittsfield, left, Patricia Sleight White of Chambersburg, Martha Murphy Koch of Phoenix, AZ., Shirley Goodin Tovar of Mobile, AL., Back: Lynn Freeman of Griggsville, Bruce Baker of Jacksonville, Lindalyn Willard Nelson of La Junta, CO., Bill Craven of Griggsville, Ruby Wainman Rodriguez of Troy, MO., J.B. Carnes of Griggsville and Keith Elledge of Pittsfield. Attending but not pictured was Rodney Dehart of Griggsville.
A daughter was born Nov. 5. to Brach Main and Angela Reveal of Griggsville, A son was born Nov. 8 to Brandy McCallister of Griggsville.
Five generations Edna Ruble, sitting left, celebrated her 97th birthday Oct. 20 with her family. She enjoyed celebrating with her great-greatgrandson, Trevor Syrcle, who turned 10 months Oct. 19. She
Birthday Bunch
also celebrated with her daughter Louise Cloninger, standing left, her granddaughter Theresa Waggoner, standing right, and her great-granddaughter Jessica Jones, sitting right.
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Nadine Ransom turns 95 Nadine Ransom will celebrate her 95th birthday Nov. 15. Daughters Roberta and Carolyn invite family, church family and friends to participate in a card shower. Born outside Martinsburg, the oldest child of Guy and Fay Gray, Ransom has lived in the Pittsfield area since 1938. She is the proud grandmother of Lance Reed of Lexington, MA. and Renee Brewer of Bloomington. She looks forward to visits from her great-grandchildren Abby and Brendan Reed.
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THANK YOU Bowler’s Universe and Pike County Special Olympics would like to thank the following sponsors for their support for the Halloween Bash Bowling Party for special needs community members. Platinum Level Supporters: Bowler’s Universe, Scranton Trucking, Pittsfield Fire District, Craig’s Collision Center, Pittsfield Women’s Bowling Association, Greater Pittsfield Men’s Bowling Organization, Mr. and Mrs. Searman, Ron and Judy Hull, Gary McKinnon logging. Gold Level Supporters: Farmer’s National Bank, Idelle Rebekah Lodge #17, Bader Agriculture Service, Mitch Hull, Central State Bank, Bank of Kampsville, Crop Production Services, Neal Tire, Bill’s Cafe in Nebo. Silver Level Supporters: Lewis Bakeries, Hannel’s Service Tire, Kayla Kilday, Regina Root-Scentsy, Lowry Music, Carpenter Brothers Acres. Bronze Level Supporters: Welch Day Care, Matt and Debbie Kirgin, Scott Werries, Randy Johnson, Greg Leihr, Kayla Tepen. Donations: Larry Vose, Bob Spoon. THANK YOU I want to thank Father Mark, my family for all the masses, prayers, food, flowers, cards and visits I received during my recent illness. Could not have made it this far without them. Again, I very sincerely thank you all, and you will always be in my prayers. Mike Irving.
Rayna Lotus Ator turns five Rayna Lotus Ator turned five Nov. 3. She had a party at McDonalds with friends and family. She has a brother, Dyami Ator. Her mother is Heather Ator and her father is Matthew Allen. Her grandparents are Julie and Mike Crawford and James Ator. Her greatgreat-aunt is Rosalie Robinson.
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hold reunion
The Riley Cousins held a family reunion Friday, Oct. 18 in the Red Apple Room at the Old Orchard Country Club in Pittsfield. Those in attendance were Front: Marilyn Ransom Smith of Pittsfield, left, Velma Riley Howell of Knoxville, TN., Evelyn Benson Ransom of Pittsfield, Carl Riley of Pittsfield, Shad Whittaker of Perry, Wayne Chenoweth of Perry, Back: Linda Patton Birch of Griggsville, left, Angela Howell Chramer of Pelham, AL., J.W. Ranft of Pittsfield, Sherry Ransom Ranft of Pittsfield, Wayne Riley of Griggsville, Brenda Ransom Lagemann of Pittsfield, Marilyn Riley of Pittsfield, Don Fosco of Pittsfield, Maxine Sheldon Whittaker of Perry, Barbara Despain Chenoweth of Perry and Norma Allen Peebles of Dupo.
Rutherford announces county coordinator Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford, Republican candidate for governor, is proud to have Honorable John R. Birch as his campaign coordinator for Pike County. “I’m honored to have John as a part of my campaign team,” said Rutherford. “Together we will work toward the goal of bringing Illinois residents what they deserve – a financially stable state government, a better business climate, a stronger educational system, affordable services for our less fortunate and elderly and safer neighborhoods. I want to make this state a place that our families will want to call home for future generations.”
Luncheon for Dan Rutherford
Birch resides in Griggsville. He currently serves as the Pike County Precinct Committeemen. Rutherford has a strong team of volunteer chairmen and coordinators throughout the state that are part of his gubernatorial campaign. Rutherford recently announced business lawyer Steve Kim as his lieutenant governor running mate. The primary election is Tuesday, March 18, 2014.
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