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By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The first deer firearm season is this weekend and the weather forecast, although a little warmer than what deer hunters like, still promises a good weekend. Thursday there is a possibility of showers and temperatures are in the 50s. The next three days are all highs in the 40s with only a small change of rain.

Deer hunters and those involved in the industry are excited about the possibilities.

“There is no reason to think there won’t be a good firearm season,” Kent Andress of The Archery Shop in Pittsfield, said. “The season is behind this year, just like everything else. We think the rut started about Halloween and the deer are just now moving.”

Andress said the harvest being late, gives the deer plenty of hiding places.

Todd Smith of Smith Taxidermy and Hilltop Custom Meats said he has received more than 300 deer either for mounting or butchering.

“I’ve seen lots of nice deer,”Smith said. “I don’t think the deer are in full rut yet.”

Angie Tincher of Green Acres Motel said they have a few openings left for the weekend.

“We used to always be booked full,’ Tincher said. “I think a lot of the hunters have bought their own land to hunt on and either built a cabin or have a camper.”

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Clay Deeder of rural Pleasant Hill claimed this big buck over the weekend with his bow. Clay his shown with his hunting helper – his son, Kelton. Deer hunters from far and near will take part in Illinois’ first deer shotgun season this Friday, Nov. 22.

Gary Harpole of Heartland Lodge, said they are booked solid for November.

“I think the hunters have discovered that the later they come, the bet-

ter their chances are,” Harpole said.

“We still have a lot of October hunters, but they know their best chances are in colder weather.”

Harpole said based on the deer

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press During the Wednesday, Nov. 6 Griggsville city council meeting, the group approved increases to residents’ water and garbage collection rates.

Water rates will increase by 3% effective the December billing month.

Garbage collection rates will increase to $15.50 per month.

The purchase of an additional city-owned pick-up was also discussed during the meeting. Further discussion of the matter was tabled.

In other business, the council approved the city’s annual contract with Pike County Animal Control, and the group amended the zoning code height to accommodate a proposed cell phone tower.

The former theater building at 107 South Corey Street is scheduled to be demolished Wednesday, Nov. 20.

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taken during archery season, this is one of the better seasons for hunting in a while.

“There are some really nice deer out there,” he said.

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Clockwise: Carol Seybold, Karen Fudge, Sherie Brennecke, and Ruth Adams prepare apples for pies to be served with the Pittsfield UMC’s Thanksgiving dinner from 11a.m.1p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 222 N. Monroe Street.

Pittsfield UMC hosts annual Thanksgiving dinner this Thursday

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press The Pittsfield United Methodist Church will serve its annual Thanksgiving dinner from 11a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21.

The dinner will consist of traditional dishes including turkey, dressing, mashes potatoes and gravy, turnips, green beans, cranberry salad, and desserts. The dinner can be eaten at the church or picked up curb-side.

“We’ll prepare 940 pounds of turkey,” event volunteer Joan Baughman said.

The Thanksgiving dinner is a longstanding tradition of the Pittsfield UMC. “It’s been going on for at least 100 years,” Baughman said, “At least since 1920.”

According to Baughman, roughly 1,200 meals will be served during the event.

Reservations are not necessary and walk-ins are welcome.

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Pike Press During the November Pleasant Hill school board meeting, which was called to order at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, the group approved paying 25% of a proposed Pike County Sheriff’s Office school resource officer.

The costs of the proposed school resource officer would be split four ways between Pleasant Hill, GriggsvillePerry, Western, and the Sheriff’s Office.

Proposed first-year contributions for the position from each partner will be $19,452. After first-year start-up costs, the cost to each entity to will fall to $13,952.

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Miller Furniture building undergoing renovation

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press The former Miller Furniture building on West Washington Street in Pittsfield was purchased by Whitetail Properties to house additional office and training space for their growing staff.

“We’ve gotten so big we just needed more space,” Whitetail broker assistant Brittany Kennedy said.

The renovation of the former furniture store is being completed by Pittsfield’s Petty Construction.

In fact, over the summer, roughly 3,000 square feet in the rear of the building were renovated to house office space, a kitchen, and restrooms.

There remain several thousand square feet to renovate in the building.

“There will ultimately be 26 new offices and cubicles, two kitchenettes, and four restrooms,” Petty Construction owner Joe Petty said.

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building will house a large training/ meeting space.

Before the work of completing office and other work space, significant work must be done to curtail settling and make the building structurally sound.

“Our first goal is structural integrity,” Petty said.

Petty said that the West Washington Street facade of the building will rebuilt entirely.

“We’ll completely rebuild the front wall with a new foundation underneath,” Petty said.

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From left to right, Joe Petty, Oscar Turnbull, and John Sydney work to remove the safe from the former Miller’s Furniture building in Pittsfield. The building was purchased by Whitetail Properties and is being renovated for office and training space.

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Neighbors collaborate on book project

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Only a few miles separate Linda Pearson and Kham Kurfman in their rural Perry homes. The two friends attend the same church and have been involved in other ventures as well. Recently they extended the scope of their friendship and collaborated on a book about Kurfman’s journey from escaping Laos when she was just 16 and ending up in Fish Hook a few years later.

According to the back cover of the book, “Double Blessings� is Kham’s story of her family’s life in Laos, the extreme measures she and her family took to survive the growing threat of war in their homeland, the risky decision to flee to a Thailand refugee camp and finally her journey to her new home in America and the new life she found there.� “Linda did the writing, I did the talking,� Kurfman said. “Everyone was telling me I should write a book.

Even my husband, Carl, thought I should write a book. I finally decided to do it, for future generations of my family.�

Kurfman was 16 when her family decided to leave Laos and move to Thailand.

Kurfman had seven brothers and sisters plus her parents. “If you were caught trying to leave Laos, you were punished, beheaded,� Kurfman said. “My mother planned our trip. We left in small groups, two or three at a time.�

Kurfman’s parents were estranged by order of the government. Her father worked in education and the Laotian government wanted him where they could monitor him and make sure he was teaching the Laotian youth so they could be good soldiers. That left Kham’s mother and children home alone in another city. “What they went through is unbelievable,� Pearson said. “The book details the tragedy and desperation they endured.�

Kurfman and Pearson joined forces to write the book while doing a good deed. “When Christine Henthorn was diagnosed with cancer, we stepped in and helped with the homeschooling of her children,� Pearson said. “I did the math and science and Linda did the English and spelling,� Kurfman said.

As part of a project, Pearson had the Henthorn children interview Kurfman and listened to the story as the children took notes.

Once Henthorn was able to resume her home schooling herself, Kurfman and Pearson saved the notes but put them on a shelf for more than a year.

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Benefit for the Howlands Nov. 24

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press A benefit for Sheldon and Deb Howland, life-long Nebo residents, who lost everything in a house fire Nov. 11 will be held Sunday, Nov. 24 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

A soup supper by free will donation, live auction and silent auction items will be held.

A dessert contest will be held for those wishing to provide desserts for event. Those wanting to participate are asked to bring two of the same dessert. One will be used for the meal while the second will be entered into

the contest. The top 10 desserts earning the most votes by those in attendance ($1 per vote) will be auctioned off to the highest bidder by a special guest auctioneer.

If anyone has any photographs or videos that includes any of the Howland family members - make copies and bring them to the benefit to add to the “Howland Family Treasure Box.� Help create a new collection of memories for them and the generations to come.

Other activities include a face painting booth, a New Beginning’s booth and a holiday corner and a collection for holiday decorations for the Lowlands.

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Linda Pearson, left, and Kham Kurfman, who are friends and attend the Fish Hook Brethren Church, collaborated on a book about Kurfman’s journey to the United States from Laos when she was 16-years-old.

Meanwhile, Kurfman’s family, especially her husband, Carl, was urging her to write a book. She contacted Pearson and asked if they could get the notes out again.

The two had no idea what to expect. “We thought maybe it would be a pamphlet,�

Pearson said. Instead it is a 228-page book with several pictures.

“What they went through is unbelievable.

The book details the tragedy and desperation they endured.�

Linda Pearson author and friend The title was chosen because Kurfman says she has two major blessings in her life. “I was living in hard times in Laos.There was turmoil and no peace. The refugee camp there was no shelter except huts and extreme poverty. We were able to come to the United States and all of our physical needs are met,�

Kurfman said. “The second blessing is I was able learn about Jesus Christ. Laos was 95 percent Buddism.�

The book reads very well and the first few chapters are a timeline of Kurfman’s life in Laos and Thailand and her journey to the United States.

The final chapters are about the adaptation she and her family had to make. “Seven of us got college degrees and one brother went to college but didn’t graduate,� Kurfman said. “The degrees are all in math and science fields - computer science, electrical engineering, medical engineering, accounting. We are all good

in math.�

Kurfman admits her brothers and sisters speak better English than her, even now, 40 years later. “But I was 18 when we came here,� she said. “My youngest brother was just four. They learned English as their language.�

Despite the book’s story of dangerous and hard times, there are several humorous points in the book. “When we first got here, I went to the grocery store and saw hot dogs,� Kurfman said. “I came home and told my mother, ‘They eat dogs here, spicy ones.’ �

The family had no access to Internet in 1979 and the only glimpse of American culture came through one American movie. It contained snow. Khan’s mother spent countless hours knitting vests and gloves for her children. “We arrived in July,�

Kurfman said.

The book is available on Amazon, through Barnes and Noble and Westbow. com. Locally, the book can be purchased at Pike County Mercantile and Back Roads Lace.

The two women have book signings scheduled for Nov. 26, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the North Pike Library in Griggsville and Dec. 4 at Pike County Mercantile at 111 N. Madison in Pittsfield from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Books will be available for sale at both of those events, or readers can purchase elsewhere and bring a book into be signed.

Kurfman said she stays current on events in the United States and understands why people want to come her and have a better life. “But they need to do it the right way,� she said. “We did. I’m glad to live in the U.S.A. There are a lot of opportunities. If I’m poor, it’s my fault.�

Renovation (Continued from A1) The sidewalk in front of the building will also be rebuilt.

According to Petty, outside of Springfield-based architect/engineering firm J.H. Petty and Associates, all of the other subcontractors working on the Miller Furniture building are local.

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Griggsville-Perry Middle School speech contest participants who received Judges’ Choice awards at the Area 15 IESA state speech contest held Nov. 2 were left to right: Meyghan Butler, Josie Bradshaw, Fayth Shoemaker, Emoree Stauffer, Mariska Sheurman, and Calee Nicholson. The awards are bestowed on the winners by the judges. Each judge selects two exceptional performances among those that they have adjudicated. Josie, Mariska, and Fayth received awards for both of their performances during the contest.

Farm Bureau Foundation receives Wal-Mart Community Grant for AITC program The Two Rivers Farm Bureau Foundation received a $500 Community Grant from Pittsfield Wal-Mart.

The grant will benefit the Pike-Scott AITC program’s efforts to continue the spread of agricultural education to our community’s youth. “I want to make sure that Pittsfield Wal-Mart continues to support our local AITC program as long as we are able,� said Tracey Snyder, Pittsfield Walmart manager.

The Two Rivers Farm Bureau Foundation holds an annual golf tournament fundraiser in order to raise money for the Pike-Scott AITC program, but the ALC is constantly looking for additional funding outlets like WalMart’s Community Grant Program. The upcoming golf tournament will be the 20th year for its summer fundraiser. Pittsfield Wal-Mart has been a continuous supporter throughout the years and we are very grateful for their support. “It is so great that businesses within our small community are willing to offer consistent support for our local AITC program,� said Agriculture Literacy Coordinator (ALC), Rachel Smith. “We’d like to send our sin-

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Rachel Smith, left, accepts the commemorative $500 WalMart Community Grant check for the Two Rivers Farm Bureau Foundation from Pittsfield Wal-Mart Manager Tracey Snyder.

cere thanks to Pittsfield WalMart and Location Manager Tracey Snyder again for their generous contributions to our program�, Smith continued.

The Agriculture in the Classroom program is funded by the IAA Foundation and the Two Rivers Farm Bureau Foundation, the charitable

arm of the Pike-Scott Farm Bureau.

To learn more about the Pike-Scott Agriculture in the Classroom program, please contact Rachel Smith, PikeScott Farm Bureau Agriculture Literacy Coordinator, at 217-285-2233 or alc@ tworiversfb.org.

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Joe Petty shows off part of the 3,000 square feet that has already been renovated at the former Miller’s Furniture store in Pittsfield. The building was purchased by Whitetail Properties and is being renovated for office and training space.

(Continued from A1) Also approved was the lease of five busses for three years from Midwest Bus Sales of Litchfield, with financing from Mercedes Benz Financial.

Board members approved routine annual legal updates to the school’s board manual.

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By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Callendar Construction and Petty Construction worked Tuesday, Nov. 19 to remove the steel safe from the former Miller’s Furniture store on Pittsfield’s West Washington Street.

Workers brought in heavy equipment, used tow chains, and reinforced the floor across which they rolled the safe in order to move it.

According to a Pike Press newspaper clipping taped to the safe, a safe-cracker robbed

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three Pittsfield businesses in March of 1941. <HDUV $JR 0DUFK The cleverest safe-cracker who has ever operated in this territory cracked four supposedly burglar-proof safes in three Pittsfield businesses Sunday night and got away with more than $600 in cash. Home Furnishers, the Biddle Ice Plant, and the Farm Bureau were the victims.

Pleasant Hillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Board also approved the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bond.

In additional business, the body approved the sale of cash bonds for working capital.

The sole personnel item approved by the board was the acceptance of the resignation of paraprofessional Tory Hartwick.

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The Pittsfield High School National Honor Society held their annual induction ceremony at the high school Nov. 12, inducting 12 into the group. The NHS now boosts nearly 30 members. Members attending the induction ceremony, including the new members are, in front, Lauren Saxe and Quinn Phillips. Second row, Breanna Gratton, Rebekah Barton (secretary), Avery Lewis (president), Cherise Anderson (vice president), Noah Gay (treasurer), Gabby Moore and Madi Moore. Back row, Emily Pursley, Kara Williams, Sadie Ruble, Mackenzie Amann, Rylee Shaw, Zane Phillips, Haley Smith, Elexis Ebbing, Abby Springer, William Guthrie, Audrey White, Cassidy Poor, Allison Wessel, Cade Tomhave, Catherine Miller, Katherine Hoover, Alexis Groom and Elaina TenEyck.

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Pikeland Community School music students recently performed concerts at the Illinois Music Educators Association District 4 Festival at Western Illinois University in Macomb. Students were selected by audition Oct. 7 in Petersburg to participate in the festivals held Nov. 2. PCS students representing Pikeland at WIU were left to right: Ryan Lash, Adriana Schmidt, and Kelsey Freesmeyer.

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Pittsfield High School music students recently performed concerts at the Illinois Music Educators Association District 4 Festival at Western Illinois University in Macomb.

Students were selected by audition Oct. 7 in Petersburg to participate in the festivals held Nov. 2.

PHS all-district musicians were left to right: Katelyn Musgrove, Mackenzie Amann, Emily Pursley, and Rilee Lash.

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Pike County tourism grants deadline Dec. 1 The deadline for the next round of grants through the Accommodations Tax Project Funding Program is Dec.1. Pike County offers project funds for ventures that promote area tourism. Eligible applicants include any individual, agency, group, business or non-profit organization whose project has a beneficial impact on Pike County. These grant funds are made possible through the accommodations tax funds received by Pike County.

Applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis by a Funding Advisory Committee comprised of representatives from lodging establishments,

county board representatives and the Pike County Economic Development Corporation Executive Director. The Advisory Board encourages creative projects that enhance the lives of residents of Pike County or promotes tourism in the community. Projects must also comply with all local laws and grantees are responsible for proper licensing, permits, insurance and other applicable requirements.

Projects will be evaluated using certain criteria including but not limited to: Potential number of guests to be generated by the project, with emphasis on overnight stays in the commu-

nity; number of people the project will reach; financial need of the project; percentage of project funding being requested; â&#x20AC;&#x153;seed moneyâ&#x20AC;? to start a new project or expand an existing project; quality of the project and the likelihood that the project will achieve the stated goals. Projects that request funding for capital improvements will not be considered.

The application is available on the PCEDC website at www.pcedc.org or please contact the Pike County Economic Development Corporation at 217-491-2401. Applications must be received by 5 p.m.Dec.1.

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Davidsmeyer votes to make insulin more affordable Assistant Republican Leader C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) joined a bipartisan group to work towards more affordable insulin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you have a loved one affected by diabetes, you know the high cost associated with managing this disease,â&#x20AC;? said Davidsmeyer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The full list price for a vial of insulin is $300. Someone who needs both fast-acting and long-acting insulin could pay up-to $2,100 a month. With this bill, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve now capped the monthly co-pay for insulin at $100,â&#x20AC;? said Davidsmeyer.

Senate Bill 667 passed the Illinois House 100-13-1.

Davidsmeyer added that while he supports this band aid fix, it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do anything to go after the real cause: pricegouging by the manufacturers of insulin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While this may hold costs for some people, the reality

is that this will only help 20% of those insured, since most plans are regulated by the federal government and canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be affected by state law. It also does nothing to go after the drug-manufacturers who continue to artificially drive up the cost of insulin.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we want to have a real effect on the true price of insulin, we must work with the federal government, as well as other states to end price-gouging. I call on the Attorney General of Illinois to join with Republican and Democrat Attorneys General across the nation on an issue that is truly bipartisan.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The American Diabetes Association states that nearly 12% of Illinoisans have diabetes. It makes sense that with so many people suffering from diabetes that we do something today while we work to end price-gouging.â&#x20AC;?

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PRACTICAL TACTICAL OWNER HAVERMILL PRESENTS ROTARY PROGRAM

Walker Filbert, right, introduced the Wednesday, Nov. 13 Pittsfield Rotary program Bob Havermill, left, of Practical Tactical Plus in La Grange, Missouri. Bob presented a programvabout his newest venture which is an indoor gun range that opened in July 2019. Bob began researching the indoor range two years ago and found that the cost is $70,000 for each lane and the total estimated cost is $1.2 million and take 3-5 years to complete. Bob beat those statistics and opened the indoor range with 13 lanes. The range includes superior ventilation and ballistic rubber walls to make it a safe range and prevent ricochet. The facility also includes a live fire simulator.

Events held at the range include classes, youth night, date night and law enforcement training. All are handicap accessible. Coming events include a 3-man tactical shoot on January 18, 2020. Bob provided details on the memberships available. The facility will rent guns, pistol & rifles. The staff is fully trained.

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Preserving our past The cities, towns, and villages of Pike County are rich with architectural history.

One can learn volumes about the history of a place and the people of that place by observing the buildings they constructed over the decades.

Buildings reveal much about the commerce, culture, and values of those who came before us.

Many communities around the country are making efforts to revitalize their historic downtowns and embrace their architectural histories.

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It is important to recognize the investments made on the part of property owners to make historic buildings structurally sound, comfortable, and efficient.

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150 Years Ago Nov. 25, 1869 The wheat crop for the ensuing year promises poorly. Owing to the bad season there was much late sown, and the present is unfavorable for it. A great deal of that sown has never made its appearance above ground.

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At the last election a Negro was elected in Des Moines County and a woman was elected school superintendent.

Among the many charitable institutions of our state, there is no one that in our mind more fully commends itself to public favor than the asylum for the blind at Jacksonville.

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At last it seems that the efforts at railroad building in Perry are going to be crowned with success. Our KDV EHHQ UDLVHG DQG WKH contracts for the building of the road will be entered into at once.

The road is a continuation of the Bluff line now running from St. Louis to Grafton. It will probably cross the river at Hardin and run north through Pike, Brown, Schuyler and McDonough and connect with the C B & Q. The scare created by hog cholera around Martinsburg has been the means of nearly all the hogs being shipped out to market.

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Every Christian in the community, as far as possible, should attend the Thanksgiving services at WKH KLJK VFKRRO DXGLWRULXP DW a.m. Thursday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mighty good eating,â&#x20AC;? was the unanimous verdict of those who ÂżOOHG XS RQ FKLFNHQ SLH DW WKH 3LWWVÂżHOG 0HWKRGLVW &KXUFK GLQQHU last Thursday.

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Lee Wombles will begin his second 100 Years Ago term as Circuit Clerk. They are all Nov. 26, 1919 The stockholders of the Pike and Democrats.

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125 Years Ago Edward Shriver sold his home on New Salem, of the U.S. Air Force, Nov. 28, 1894 West Washington St. to Clarence former student at Chambersburg Farmers are gathering their corn Oakley, proprietor of the picture and Perry, has been missing in acand getting up their wood for the WKHDWUH 7KH SULFH EHLQJ tion over German territory since winter while the good weather lasts.

Rev. Burton Elwood, pastor of Nov. 5. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Considerable corn is being sold in the Baylis and New Salem Presby- Herbert Ballard of New Salem.

3LWWVÂżHOG DQG WKH SUHYDLOLQJ SULFH LV terian churches, has purchased the He has three brothers in the armed about 35 cents. forces.

Baylis Guide of S. F. Haines.

Some six or eight workers on the Pvt. Warren Wade, formerly in The attempt to settle the coal court house, laying the concrete strike has not been successful, and the grocery business at Griggsville, Ă&#x20AC;RRU ÂżQLVKHG WKHLU MRE DQG OHIW 6DW- many small industries and some DQG QRZ LQ 3DWWRQÂśV UG $UP\ LQ urday. They were mostly Danes large ones are shutting down from Germany, has been awarded the and worthy specimens of manhood coal shortage. Monday morning 3XUSOH +HDUW IRU LQMXULHV UHFHLYHG and energetic laborers.

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Relatives have received word that Pvt. Lozelle Stinson has been transferred from Camp Van Dorn, Miss. To the air corps, and is now stationed at Keesler Field, Miss.

The regular annual meeting of the community chest was held Nov. 7KH VHFUHWDU\ UHSRUWHG WKDW ZDV UDLVHG LQ WKH UHFHQW drive.

50 Years Ago Nov. 26, 1969 Eight-year-old Grant Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Smith of 3LWWVÂżHOG ZRQ WKH DUHD SXQW SDVV and kick contest for his age group at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. The next stop will be Dallas, Texas for WKH GLYLVLRQ ÂżQDOV 'HF PHS quarterback Tom McCartney, versatile high school standout, has been named to the Chicago Daily News Little All-State football WHDP %UXFH &DOOHQGHU RI 3LWWVÂżHOG was named on the special mention list, and honorable mention was accorded Ray Miller and Charles +XEEDUG RI 3LWWVÂżHOG The Community Life CommisVLRQ RI WKH 3LWWVÂżHOG 0LQLVWHULDO Association, consisting of Frank W. Claybourne, Charles L. Emerson, and William C. Jones, has written a letter to the editor urging that our community acknowledge Sunday as a day set aside for personal and family enrichment and concerns.

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10 Years Ago Nov. 25, 2009 Illinois Governor Pat Quinn was in Pike County Saturday afternoon and called the area the deer hunting capital of Illinois and the United States. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to let the whole world know what a special place this is,â&#x20AC;? Quinn said. He visited with Terry Rush of Blue River Outdoors, and also attended a Democratic fundraiser and fall dinner.

Senior running back DevRQ -RKQVRQ RI WKH 3LWWVÂżHOG Griggsville-Perry Saukees has been named to the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association AllState team.

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Tis the season to be shopping Judy Damon, Joyce Kurtz, Sandra Smith, Cathy Baughman, and Francis Pence are going Christmas shopping Wednesday in Saint Louis, Mo. Happy birthday to Richard Pence on November 27, love

mother.

Happy Birthday to Jennifer Damon on November 28, love Grans. Happy Birthday to Grayson Damon on November 29, love Nanny Pants.

Lyndell Baughman is doing good, prayers are working.

Christmas is in the air BY FRANCES PENCE 217-242-3511

That's all folks. Have a good week.

PLEASANT HILL School gets gravel with community help The American Legion wants to give a big thank you to those who donated and helped with new rock for the parking lot. Ken Davis Jr., John Thomas, and Denny Helms paid for the rock. Ken Davis Sr. hauled it and Jerry Johns spread the gravel. They truly appreciate you all.

The Legion will be hosting their annual Thanksgiving meal this coming Sunday starting at 11 a.m.. Any and all are welcome to attend.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget Ms. Zelma Turnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 95th birthday open

house this coming Saturday from 1-3 p.m. at the Senior Center. Family will be hosting with cake and punch.

Request no gifts.

Sending deepest sympathy to the family of Sandra Bower, she was a longtime resident in the community and dear lady.

This is National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week! Need knows no season but at this time of year the urge to give feels more abundant with the holidays near. There are many local churches and organiza-

By MARSHA HILL 217-437-2903 bmklh94@ yahoo.com tions in and around our community that one can give non perishables, toiletries, clothing or monetary gifts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No one has ever become poor by giving.â&#x20AC;? Anne Frank â&#x20AC;&#x153;In every community, there is work to be done.

In every nation, there are wounds to heal. In every heart, there is power to do it.â&#x20AC;? M.Williamson

NEW SALEM

AND OTHER AREA NEWS Royal Manor appreciates donation of turnips from Jim Ottwell Prayer requests: Bob Hull, Bonnie Prudoehl, Carl Blacketer, Chris Sitton, Connie Vermillion, Christine Henthorn, Connie McFall, Diane Garner, Frances Larson, Greg Ketterman, Ginger Whitlock, Helen Mays, Jamie Reel, Jenny Fox, Jerry Gully, Josh Bennett, Lois Thomas, Lisha Fee, Luetta Swartz, Linda Schnabel, Mark Vermillion, Melinda Chandler, Milo Klein, Pastor Gary Dice, Roger Straus, Radar Grim, Roger and Sue Robbins, Roger Bonnett, Steve Davis, Susie Fudge, Susan Shaw, Ted Patton, Tom Ruble, Wayne Robbins, the country of Israel, our country of the United States of America, and our United Statesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; President.

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. James 1:12-14 With Thanksgiving being just around the corner, I did find two local restaurants that will be serving the traditional Thanksgiving meal which are the Cardinal Inn in Pittsfield and the Bainbridge Street CafĂŠ in Barry. No need to be alone on Thanksgiving.

Birthdays and anniversaries for this week: Nov. 20 -- December Butler, Elizabeth Lipcamon, Kara Puterbaugh, Nicole Bedenbender Nov. 21 -- Jonathan Scott Nov. 23 -- Bobby Hutton Nov. 26 -- Harold Meisenheimer, Lill Kremer, Darrell and Julie Davis Trivia Answers: 1. Good King Wenceslas was king of what country?

(Bohemia -- current Czech Republic) 2. According to the Bible, how tall was Goliath? (6 cubits -- about 9 feet tall) 3. Who made the first solo round-the-world flight? (Wiley Post in 1933) 4. What is the ONLY miracle mentioned in all four Bible gospels? (the feeding of the 5,000) 5. What was the first U.S. minimum wage, and what year was that made law? (25 cents an hour in 1938) 6. According to the Old Testament, who planted the first vineyard? (Noah) Ginger Whitlock of the Royal Manor in New Salem very much appreciated Jim Ottwell who once again delivered fresh turnips to the home.

To celebrate Jackie Utleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthday Saturday, Nov. 9, a family gathering took place for a delicious meal at the Elks in Jacksonville. Those in attendance, besides Jackie and

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BY WYVETTA DAVIS 217-285-4880 w9yti@irtc.net Lester Utley of Jacksonville, were son and daughter-inlaw Roger and Becky Utley of Franklin; daughter Sheila Ann Jones of Jacksonville, granddaughter and family Kathy and Douglas Fauth and Nic of Peoria, grandson and family Donald and Mary Ann Utley, (twins) Ali and Cassidy, and Blake of Murrayville; and granddaughter and her husband Gretchen and Joe Tonellato of Jacksonville.

There are several young couples / families moving or have moved into our small community of New Salem, and we, for one, are extremely pleased.

Just goes to show you that small rural areas are going strong and do have something to offer.

Please keep me in mind with all your Thanksgiving gatherings to share. Would appreciate all your news.

May God be beside you to befriend you, Behind you to encourage you, In front of you to guide you, and Within you to give you peace. From a Guidepost Magazine Check out our Briday Registry at casteelcolorwheel.com

WEDDING REGISTRY Payton McKinnon and Christian Dean Dec. 31, 2019

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Pike County Christmas Basket Program wants to remind everyone that applications must be in by Nov. 27. Applications may be picked up at the Government Building, 121 East Washington Street, Pittsfield. They are located in the entranceway. They may also be picked up at Pike County Senior Services, 400 West Jefferson Street, Pittsfield. Applications can be returned to the drop box in the entranceway of the Government Building, the Senior

Services Building, or mailed to the address on the bottom of the application. Anyone wanting to adopt a senior or family may do so until Nov. 27. Please call 285-2726 to set up an adoption. Giving Trees are up at Wal-Mart, Dollar General, and Farm & Home Supply. They will be up until Dec. 15. Donations can be made to: Pike County Christmas Basket Program, 121 East Washington, Pittsfield, IL 62363. Donations are tax deductible. With questions, please call 285-

BY KARRIE SPANN

217-723-4262 2726. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Christmas decorations will soon be going up in the Milton square. Donations for decorations can be sent to the Village of Milton, Christmas Decoration Fund, PO Box 68, Milton, IL 62352.

Thank you for your continued support.

GRIGGSVILLE Movie day at the Christian Church this Saturday Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to mark your calendars for the GriggsvillePerry Elementary Christmas program Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the Nichols Gym in Griggsville.

The Griggsville Christian Church will host Family Movie Day on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 2-4 p.m. This monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s movie will be Spiderman, Far From Home.

Snacks and drinks provided.

Everyone is welcome!

If you are interested in adopting and shopping for a student or family for our Christmas Kids, please contact Jessica Jones at 217833-2352 or jonesj@griggsvilleperry.org Bill and Betty Craven travelled to Highland to attend the wedding of their grandson, Geoff Hartlieb to Alyse Duncan Saturday, Nov. 16. Geoff is the son of Chris and Angie Hartlieb and the late Wendy (Craven) Hartlieb. Also attending were family Darin and Pollee Craven, Dryden and Destiny Craven, Francesca Craven and her friend Shaun Livingston, as well as Frank and Carolyn DeJaynes. Former Griggsville residents Ron and Carla Goacher and

Gary and Jean DeSpain were also able to attend as well as Becky and Craig Canter, Kent and Lori Stauffer, and Wayne and Kristine Bingham. It was a beautiful occasion and everyone enjoyed celebrating with the happy couple.

The Griggsville Fire Department would like to say thank you to all who supported their Thanksgiving dinner. Your support is greatly appreciated and we look forward to seeing you next year. Without your generous contributions we could not have the equipment that we have! Again, thank you and we wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving!

Mark your calendar for Dec. 1, 2019! The Pioneer Express in Perry will host a fundraiser for Kolt Lawson, 21-month old son of Travis and Jessica Lawson.

Kolt has Chiari 1 Malformation and Hydrocephalus.

Chiari Malformation causes the brain tissue to extend into the spinal canal when the skull is abnormally small, and hydrocephalus is a buildup of fluid within the brain, both requiring brain surgery. Kolt has had four

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

surgeries so far. The Pioneer Express will serve a pork chop dinner and is looking for donations for items for an auction. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s help this family out!

Congratulations to Dillon and Alexandra Wainman on the birth of their new baby boy! Easton Lee was born Monday, Nov. 18. He weighed 8lbs. and 4 oz. and was 18 inches long. He is also welcomed by his big brother, Connor!

Dewayne and Nadine Kessinger, Joey Kessinger and Katy Downs attended the Brown County Deer Classic Saturday evening. While there, they enjoyed a short visit with David Campbell who use to attend Griggsville school as a young boy.

It was exciting to see Dave win a handgun that was donated to a drawing for veterans only.

Be brave enough to always do the right thing, even when others donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t.

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CONGER Thanks to friends, family and businessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; on behalf of the very successful benefit for my son, Steve Conger. A big Thank-You to our daughter Chris Pellillo Conger for putting this all together as it would not have happened without her.

Thank you to Moose Lodge for letting us use the lodge and all the help they were in this.

As a mother and father, you have many questions in the back your mind, but things are getting better with Steve.

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Doris Browning Doris Browning, age 93, of Pittsfield, IL passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Eastside Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Pittsfield. She was born on December 22, 1925 in Rockport, IL to Virgil and Hazel McGlauchlen Morrow. She married Eugene Browning on March 23, 1945 in Little Rock, AR and he preceded her in death on May 2, 2009.

She graduated from Pittsfield High School and was employed for 33 years at Brown Shoe as a top stitcher and then went to work as a cashier at Meats & More and Save A Lot continuing to work part time until 90 years old.

She was a member of Pittsfield Church of the Nazarene and taught Sunday school and also helped her husband on the farm. Doris loved to garden, knit and crochet in her spare time.

Doris is survived by a brother, Ronnie Morrow of California two grandchildren, two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; hus-

band, Eugene; daughter, Cheryl Ann Peck; brothers, Kenneth Morrow and Virden â&#x20AC;&#x153;Budâ&#x20AC;? Morrow; sisters, Betty McGlasson and Lorena Woodward.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 11:30 AM at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Interment followed at Pittsfield West Cemetery. Visitation was held prior to the service on Saturday from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Blessing Hospice or Pittsfield Church of the Nazarene. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh. com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Cristine Shade Cristine Elaine Shade, 47, of Springfield died Nov. 13, 2019 at her home.

A memorial service will be held Nov. 22, 2019 at 5 p.m. at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Visitation will be held prior to the service on Friday from

4-5 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to be made to the family c/o Niebur Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Sandra Bower

Sandra Kay Bower, 74, of Pleasant Hill, died Nov.12, 2019.

Cremation is being accorded. A memorial service was held Nov. 15, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill. Visi-

tation was from 5 p.m. until time of service on Friday.

Memorials may be made to the Blessing Cancer Center in Quincy.

Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is handling the arrangements.

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Myron Leahr Myron D. Leahr, 89, of rural Chambersburg, IL, was called home by his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019.

He was born August 12, 1930, the son of Francis and Myra Dennis Leahr.

He married Betty Jo Moore and she preceded him in death on August 28, 1996.

He later married Eva Allen and she preceded him in death on March 10, 2013.

He is survived by one son, Mike (Margaret) Leahr of Chambersburg; two daughters, Rachel (Gerald) Heaton of Jacksonville and Rhonda (Terry) Beauchamp of Ashland; ten grandchildren, Kerensa (Jon) Webel, Kevin (Rebecca) Leahr, Kyle (Jennifer) Leahr, Karla (Caleb) Jefferson, Wendy Lawson, Corey (Marissa) Lawson, John Lawson, Amanda (Adam) Fox, Leslie (Eric) Apel and Katherine (Jonathan) Wright; ten great grandchildren; and two sisters, Marion Phillips (late husband, John) and Kathleen Leahr. He was preceded in death by two great grandsons, Emryck Lawson and Gabriel Leahr.

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Myron was a farmer who loved music, machinery, guns, woodworking and animals. He gifted these passions to his children and grandchildren. Most importantly was his love for Jesus and Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Word.

Myron was a member of First Baptist Church in Meredosia.

A funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Meredosia, with burial at McCord Cemetery near Perry. The family met friends from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service.

Memorials are suggested to First Baptist Church of Meredosia. Condolences may be sent online at buchanancody.com.

Ruth Kelly Ruth Janet Kelly, 77, of Pittsfield, died Nov. 15, 2019 at her home.

No services will be held and cremation rites have been accorded. Memorials are suggested to be made to The Janet Kelly Testamentary Fund in care of Great

Rivers Bank. The purpose of the fund is to assist where ever needed with the spaying and neutering of cats and dogs in Pike County. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh. com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Linda Sharrow Linda Kay Sharrow, 68, of Detroit, died Nov. 13, 2019 at Eastside Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Pittsfield.

No services will be held and cremation rites have been accorded. Memori-

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Jedd Abney of Western Junior High School, attempts to dribble past a Calhoun defender at the Griggsville-Perry eighth grade tournament in Perry Nov. 12. Camp PointCentral took home the championship trophy at the end of the tourney.

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HONOR ROLL

Students from Pike County Christian Academy on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aâ&#x20AC;? honor roll for the first nine weeks are front row, left to right: Chloe Moss, Isaac Boivin, Rylin Edlen. Back row, left to right: Riatt Mudd, Seren Davenport, Mason Bonner, Emma Moss.

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HONOR ROLL

Students from Pike County Christian Academy in Pittsfield on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bâ&#x20AC;? honor roll for the first nine weeks are front row, left to right: Ryan Henry, Gracie Grigsby, Thomas Henry, Leroy Ottwell. Back row, left to right: Brad Charlton, Delaney McKenzie, Shelbey Syrcle, Nate Sydney.

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Last week, Illinois College (IC) in Jacksonville announced that 11 former athletic standouts would be inducted into the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sports hall of fame.

Jodi Collins, a Griggsville native, who pitched on the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s softball team from19801984, was included in the prestigious group.

According to information from IC, Collins was considered â&#x20AC;&#x153;The greatest pitcher of her era at Illinois College, a four-year starting pitcher and two-time team MVP for IC softball. An allconference selection prior to when IC joined the Midwest Conference, she recorded the first nohitter in school history in 1984 against Grinnell College when the Lady Blues were newcomers to the MWC, striking out 17 hitters in that game.

It was the third-most in conference history. She appears all over the school record book with the third-most strikeouts in a season (105 in 1983) and the fourth-best ERA in a single season (1.77 in 1981). Though records from that time are incomplete, Collins would likely rank second all-time in career strikeouts and among the top five in career victories for the Lady Blues.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I never expected it,â&#x20AC;? Collins, now an elementary teacher at Pleasant Valley, said of the induction. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I knew they sent out ballots and took nominations but I was surprised to be included.â&#x20AC;?

Collins pitched for the Lady Tornadoes during her high school days in the late 70s. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Girls sports was just getting started,â&#x20AC;? Collins said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My coaches were Marcene Lacy and

Ellen Lowe.â&#x20AC;?

Collins spoke fondly about her high school coaches and Ellen Lowe said she remembered coaching her. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She was just tremendous,â&#x20AC;? Lowe said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I enjoyed all the girls, but she was one I enjoyed a lot.â&#x20AC;?

Collins said she shared pitching duties with Sherry Lister. She said the school records were incomplete but she thinks the team was around .500 her senior year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The highlight of the my career was when we defeated Quincy High School in the semi-final of the regional,â&#x20AC;? Collins said.

College ball was different, according to Collins. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There were fewer girls on the team,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In high school, there were a lot of girls on the team but in college there were about 15 to 20.â&#x20AC;?

Also in college, Collins never played any position except to take the mound. In high school when she wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pitching, she played right field.

She attributes her coaching abilities to her father, the late Richard â&#x20AC;&#x153;Champâ&#x20AC;? Collins. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was a pitcher and he would work with me during the summer leagues,â&#x20AC;? Collins said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the high school games, he never said a word and always told me to listen to my coaches.

Sometimes he would talk to me about what I did wrong but he never coached me during school ball.â&#x20AC;?

Collins said she intends to attend the Feb. 7 induction ceremony at Illinois College.

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PERFECT ATTENDANCE

Students from the Pike County Christian Academy who had perfect attendance the first nine weeks are front row, left to right: Avery Moss, Isaac Moss, Trey Ruzich, Jonah Bradshaw, Tinley Ruzich. Back row, left to right: Emma Moss, Ryan Henry, Noah Boivin, Ellie Foster, Rylin Edlen, Nate Sydney.

Basketball season kicks off with tournaments

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Area high school sports is underway with the a few of the boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basketball teams starting next week.

The Lady Saukees will be heading to Brown County for the Lady Hornet Classic and the boys will host their own Turkey Tournament.

The Lady Hornet Classic begins Saturday, Nov. 23.

Pittsfield will play the1:30 game in the high school gym versus Rushville.

Western will play Unity in the same place at 4:30 p.m.

In the junior high gym, the Western junior varsity will play at 10:30 a.m. and the PHS junior varsity will play at 3 p.m.

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Wolves place five on WIVC South AllConference

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The Pleasant Hill-Western Wolves placed five players on the WIVC South AllConference football team.

Kodiak Rogers as running back and Gavin Anderson as guard were named first time all-conference on offense.

Tristan Coy as center was second team offense.

Defensively, Rogers was named first time linebacker and Elijah Berg was second team defensive back.

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25 at the Beardstown Tournament.

Tuesday, Nov. 26: Pittsfield will play Peoria Christian at 6 p.m. in the high school gym, followed

by Western and Liberty at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 29, Pittsfield will play West Hancock at 7:30 in the high school gym and Western will play Beardstown at the same time in the junior high gym.

Saturday will be pool play with Pittsfield in Pool A with Brown County, Peoria Christian, Rushville and West Hancock.

Western is inn Pool B with Liberty, Routt, Unity and Beardstown. Pool play games start at 1 p.m. with the ninth place game.

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Lovejoy and Pittsfield vs.

Camp Point.

Nov. 29: 1:30 p.m.

Payson vs. Illini West; 3 p.m Camp Point vs. Routt; 4:30, Liberty vs.Western and 6 p.m. Pittsfield vs.

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Saturday: Pool play.

Game start at 1:30 p.m.

Teams in the A Pool are Pittsfield, Routt, Lovejoy, Camp Point. In the B. Pool, Payson, Western, Liberty, Illini West.

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BARRY Q It's not too late to join the Barry Community Chorus in rehearsals for its annual Christmas Cantata on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. in the Barry Methodist Church.

Performance is Sunday, Dec. 8. Any interested singers are welcome to join us. For more information, contact Judy Steers at 217-430-0100.

Q The schedule of activities at the Barry Public Library in November will be: Birth-5 on the Saturday, Nov. 23 at 10 a.m.

Q The Western YMCA in Barry will be opening up to the community for free indoor walking Tuesday and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Coffee will be available. 1400 Mortimer St. Q The Hannibal LaGrange University Chamber Choir will be performing and ministering at the United Baptist Church in Kinderhook on November 24 at 6 p.m. The church is located "up the hill" at the corner of Harper and High Streets.

Q Friday, November 22 from 4-7 at Barry UMC, 720 Perry St. There will be a free will donation meal. The menu is pulled pork "sin"ful potatoes, green beans, applesauce dessert. Donations will go to our local missions! It is sponsored by the Barry United Methodist Women.

GRIGGSVILLE Q The Griggsville Christian Church will host family movie day Saturday, Nov. 23, 2-4 p.m. They will be watching "Spider-Man: Far From Home." Snacks and drinks provide.

Everyone is welcome and the movie will be given away afterwards.

PITTSFIELD Q Pike County Christmas Basket Program wants to remind everyone that applications must be in by Nov. 27. Applications may be picked up at the Government Building, 121 E. Washington St, Pittsfield. They are located in the entranceway. They may also be picked up at Pike County Senior Services, 400 W. Jefferson St, Pittsfield. Applications can be returned to the drop box in the entranceway of the Government Building, the Senior Services Building, or mailed to the address on the bottom of the application. Anyone wanting to adopt a senior or family may do so until Nov. 27. Please call 285-2726 to set up an adoption. Giving Trees are up at Wal-Mart, Dollar General, and Farm & Home Supply.

They will be up until Dec. 15. Donations can be made to: Pike County Christmas Basket Program, 121 E. Washington, Pittsfield, IL 62363. Donations are tax deductible. Any questions, please call 285-2726.

Q Anyone wishing to receive a Pike County Christmas basket can pick up applications at the Pike County Government Building at 121 East Washington or the Pike County Senior Services at the Finley Place, Apt 400 West Jefferson. They can be returned to the drop box at the Government building or back to the Senior Services office. All applications must be in by Nov. 30. If you would like to

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send a donation or mail an application, please mail to Pike Co. Christmas Basket, 121 East Washington St. Pittsfield, IL. 62363. Any questions, call 217-285-2726.

Q Operation Christmas Chid, a minsitry of Samaritan's Purse is in full swing.

Pack a shoebox with small toys, hygiene items, and school supplies, add $9 for shipping. Shoeboxes are delivered all over the world. Shoeboxes can be dropped off during National Collection Week, Nov. 18-25.

Monday-Friday, 4 p.m.-7 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.- 2 p.m. and Monday Nov. 25 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Pittsfield Church of the Nazarene Family Center, 227 W. Washington St. Q Sunday, Dec. 1 starting at 3 p.m. Deer Santa Festival will kick off with a Santa Parade, Holiday Market and a Tree Lighting event.

Q Dec. 1 Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mailbox will open through Dec. 22 at U.S. Cellular, 224 E. Washington St., Pittsfield. If there is a return address included, the young writer will receive a letter in the mail from Santa!

NEBO Q Nebo residents are coming together to help a family that suffered a fire last Monday night/early Tuesday morning resulting in a total loss. A husband, wife and young son escaped the fire with only the clothes on their back. Neighbors, friends and family are coming together to collect donations to help this family in the days and weeks to come.

Anyone can drop off donations to Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Donations can also be dropped off at Daws Monuments in Pittsfield Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Please keep this family in your thoughts and prayers in the weeks to come.

MILTON Q Christmas decorations will soon be going up in the Milton square. Donations for decorations can be sent to the Village of Milton, Christmas Decoration Fund, PO Box 68, Milton, IL 62352. Thank you for your continued support.

PLEASANT HILL Q Pleasant Hill High School senior class is hosting Breakfast with Santa Saturday, Nov. 30 at the PHHS cafeteria. Pancakes and sausage will be served from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. and Santa will arrive at 8:30 a.m. The seniors will have treats and games for children who participate. The proceeds from the event will go toward the senior class trip.

ONGOING Q Rally around the troops is asking for your help with donations again this year.

We are getting ready to fill care packages again for our men and women serving in the military. They will have donation boxes in various locations in the community. The following will have donation boxes: Pleasant Hill at Central State Bank, Griggsville at the

Methodist Church, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m; in Barry at Stromers Grocery Store and Great Rivers Bank; in Pittsfield at Save A Lot, Farm and Home, Pike County Express, Great Rivers Bank, Cardinal Inn, County Market, and Pike Press.

If you want to make monetary donations you can mail them to Farmers National Bank of Griggsville, P.O. Box 518 Griggsville, IL 62340 or Farmers National Bank of Griggsville (Pittsfield branch) P.O. Box 351 Pittsfield, IL 62363. Items that can be sent are hard candy, dried fruit, jerky, honey, jelly, coffee, tea, baby wipes, gum, socks, and lip balm. Other items will be listed on the donation boxes. Will center on those serving overseas. If there are extra items, will send them to those stationed in the states. If you have any addresses you can text them to Vicki Harshman at 217-285-6520 or email them to Christine Henthorn at barnyard5@ hotmail.com Q Nazarene's Samaritans Closet 117 S. Memorial. New hours: Wednesday 10 a.m.

- 1 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. . Every 3rd Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Q The East Pike Lending Library is open Saturdays from 9 a.m.- noon. They offer a huge selection of books to loan and a wide variety in the free pile. No fees of any kind are associated with the library. Stop in and see what the fuss is all about. Enter as a stranger, leave as a friend.

Q The Pittsfield High School Class of 1955 will meet the third Tuesday of each month at 11 a.m. at the Cardinal Inn. Order from the men.

Q Area senior adults are invited to a Bible study with David and Charlotte Hamilton on the first and third Thursdays of each month from 10-11 a.m. in the Shaw room at the Pittsfield Senior Center, 220 W. Adams St., Pittsfield. Bible-based studies focus on senior adult needs. A free printed study guide is available each session. Join David and Charlotte in celebrating their 12th year of bible study, singing favorite hymns and praying for each other.

Q Barry Public Library is in need of a continuous supply of empty ink cartridges of all kinds including toner canisters. The library is able to recycle them to Staples in exchange for their office supplies. They can pick up in Pittsfield. Please call 217-335-2149.

Q Do you have an old cell phone you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use anymore? We will take all donated phones, even if they are damaged. They can be left at the Quanada in Pike County office at 941 W. Washington in Pittsfield. For further information, call 285-6119.

Q Calvary Baptist Church of Pittsfield's Helping Hands is held every 3rd Saturday of the month from 9-11 a.m.

Q Pike County Senior Citizens Center Widows Support Group meets in the Shaw room every 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. There also is a monthly card party/luncheon scheduled for every 2nd Wednesday.

The players play Pitch and Bridge and if you are interested please call the center at 217-

285-4969.

Q Home and Community Education (HCE) board meets the first Monday of each month. Visitors and members of HCE are invited to attend the 10 a.m. meeting at the Farm Bureau building.

Q The Springfield Vet Center is now offering Readjustment Counseling in Pittsfield.

We are currently at the American Legion Post 152 every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Veterans and their families can schedule an appointment by calling 217-492-4955 during normal business hours and asking for John Mizer LSW. Q Bursting Bubbles foundation emotional support group on the first Wednesday of the month from 6-7 p.m. at the Pike County Housing Authority Community Building and at Illini Hospital on the second Thursday of the month from 6-7 p.m. For more information call 217-335-2961.

Q 12 Step Al-Anon Family Support Group for alcohol and narcotic addiction every Monday at 8 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Pittsfield (Breezeway entrance).

For more information, call Betty at 217- 2856191.

Q Set Free is a non-traditional recovery program for adults (ages 18+), based on doing life together. Join us for Set Free every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Pittsfield Assembly of God. There is free childcare, from birth6th grade. Learn more: Set Free Recovery Group on Facebook.com.

Q The Pittsfield Masonic Lodge meets the second Monday of every month at the Masonic Lodge.

Q Theology classes on the Catholic Christian faith will be held Monday evenings at 7 p.m, at St. Mary's Catholic Church parish hall in Pittsfield. The classes are taught from the perspective of sacred scripture.

Class instructor will be Rev. Mark A. Schulte, pastor.

Q The Pittsfield High School Class of 1959 will meet the third Tuesday of each month at 11 a.m. at the Courtyard Cafe Q Join Inner Harmony Yoga every Wednesday at the Pike County Senior Citizen Center at 5:30 p.m.

Q Meals Plus for Seniors serves lunch at noon, Monday through Friday at Findley Place. Over 60, meals are based on donations. Call Connie by 8:50 a.m. on the day you would like to make reservations at 217285-6150. Milk and bread offered with every meal.

Q The Pittsfield American Legion hosts a V.A. representative the second and fourth Friday of each month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Call John Glecker at 217-779-7515.

OUT OF COUNTY Q Bluffs American Legion will hold chicken and fish dinners Jan. 8, Feb. 12, March 12, April 8, and May 13. All you can eat dinners. Menu: Fried chicken, fish, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, corn, slaw, dessert and drink. Carry-out available, handicap accessible, and high chairs are available.

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The farm is located along the southeast side of Hwy 54 between Atlas, IL and the Mississippi River Bridge at Louisiana, MO and is further described as being located in the West Half of Section 5 of Ross Township, Pike County, IL. THE FARM HAS PRODUCTIVE SOILS INCLUDING BEAUCOUP, COFFEEN & SHAFFTON. THE CROP PRODUCTIVITY INDEX (PI) IS 124.7 ON THE TILLABLE ACRES.

The Mary Ann Hammitt-Heightman Farm Representing Attorney: Michael J. Hollahan | Hollahan Law Office 109 E. Washington Street | Pittsfield, IL 62363 | Ph: (217) 285-5593 AUCTION MANAGER: JOHN BORROWMAN (217) 430-0645 SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS, LLC â&#x20AC;˘ TOLL FREE (844) 847-2161 www.SullivanAuctioneers.com â&#x20AC;˘ IL Lic. #444000107

BROWN COUNTY, ILLINOIS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17 AT 1:00 P.M. AUCTION VENUE: THE K OF C HALL | QUINCY ROAD | MT. STERLING, IL 62353

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MAYFAIR FARMS ground North of Highway 10 East of Nebo is private property. Trespassing is forbidden. Violators will be prosecuted.

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Adams County, Illinois SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH AT 10:00 A.M. LAND SELLS AT 11:00 A.M. SALE TO BE HELD AT THE CABIN ON THE NICKERSON FARM

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Husky fold-out plastic toolbox; garden hose reel; Bushnell and other (NIB) hunting scopes; Moultrie 30 gal. tripod wild game feeder (NIB); several pop-up style hunting blinds; John Deere, Craftsman and other push mowers; Ryobi and other electric pole saws; several deer stands including hang-ons; Craftsman radial arm saw; Ryobi miter saw; selection of hunting items such as grunt calls, turkey calls, safety harnesses, etc.; Lincoln Ranger GXT welder/generator (like-new); contractor grade wheelbarrow w/dual-front wheels; power washer; Schumacker portable battery charger/booster; Louisville fiberglass stepladder; floor model meat saw/grinder (NIB); Universal tree stand camouflage rain cover; garden planter; Reese-hitch style deer hoist/hanger (NIB); hen and gobbler turkey decoys; vise on stand; King Kooker propane outdoor cooker.

Metal futon-style bunk bed; Wooden futon-style bunk bed; dining room table and chairs; (2) free-standing electric fireplaces; Lodge-style dĂŠcor including lamps; metal and wooden cabinets; Vanity &â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;kitchen cabinet; Clothes hanger; modern bookshelf; GE electric stove; wood burning stove; GE stainless steel side-by-side refrigerator; Magic Chef chest-style freezer (NIB); normal selection of small kitchen appliances such as: microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker, electric griddle, toaster, etc. Also selling dishes, pots and pans, cutlery sets, etc.

LAND 121Âą SELLS ACRES (Subject to survey) AT Selling in 11 AM 1 TRACT Land is located just north of Hwy. 104 approximately 9 miles east of Liberty, IL in the South Half of Section 3 of Beverly Township in Adams County, IL.

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The police records released by the Pike County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office include the following arrests and bookings. The records state that these are accusations and each individual is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Brian D. Hannon, 43, Springfield, was arrested Nov. 11 at 2:41 a.m. on a felony charge of burglary. He remains lodged.

Brenton L. Cawthon, 36, Barry, was arrested Nov. 12 at 9:26 a.m. on an Adams County warrant, alleging failure to appear. He posted $131 and was released Nov. 12 at 9:30 a.m.

Brian D. Hannon, 43, Springfield, was arrested Nov.11 at 1:38 p.m. on a charge of felony theft of a vehicle. He remains lodged.

Melissa. A. Allen, 42, Pleasant Hill, was arrested Nov. 13 at 9:24 p.m. on a charge of driving under the influence and improper lane usage. She remains lodged.

Quinten L. Cantwell, 35, Bowling Green, Mo., was arrested Nov. 13 at 5:19 a.m. on a felony charge of methamphetamine possession, a felony Pike County warrant, a misdemeanor in-state warrant

Dispositions Miscellaneous traffic: Steven D.Anders, 3/15/59, Baylis, unlicensed, $353, 3 months supervision.

Paul J. Anderson, 9/19/53, operation uninsured motor vehicle, $450, 6 months supervision.

Brandon Frame, 9/26/90, Barry, failure to yield right-ofway at intersection, $164.

Kaylee D. Martin,6/4/99 Pleasant Hill, driving on a suspended license, $1,092, 24 months conditional discharge; operation of uninsured motor vehicle, $648.

Charles D. Ostrander II, 7/31/76, New Salem, no valid registration, $164.

Christopher A. Seymour, 10/5/88, Pittsfield, squealing or screeching tires, $164.

Devin M. Smith, 5/6/84, unlicensed, $353, 3 months supervision.

Cyndi Stone, 12/29/56, Pittsfield, improper lane usage, $384.

Driving under the influence: Paul J. Anderson, 9/19/53, 12 months supervision, $2.546.

Misdemeanors: Roy E.Miller, 4/4/71, child restraint violation, $200.

Timothy Shanks, 3/23/82, revocation of probation on a domestic battery charge, 24 months probation, 90 days in jail with credit for 8 served.

Cyndi L Stone, 12/29/56, Pittsfield, reckless conduct, body harm, $913, 24 months conditional discharge and 4 days in jail.

Felonies: Jacqueline K. Barnes, 8/1/76, Griggsville, revocation of probation on a possession of methamphetamine charge, $3,402, 30 months probation, 90 days in jail.

Timothy D. Shanks, 3/23/82, Pittsfield, revocation of probation on a driving while suspended charge, 30 months probation, 90 days in jail with credit for 8 days served.

Timothy D. Shanks, 3/23/82, Pittsfield, possession of methamphetamine, $1,300, 30 months probation, 90 days in jail.

Justin T. Stoye, 1/7/97, Griggsville, revocation of probation on assault peace office/ firefighter or EMT charge, 3 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, credit for 53 days served.

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and a misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. He remains lodged.

Dustin A. Sanders, 28, Pittsfield, was arrested Nov. 14 at 2:36 p.m. on a Pike County traffic warrant. He posted $300 and was released Nov. 14 at 2:45 p.m.

Rebecca Lindsey, 40, Pittsfield, was arrested Nov.14 at 5:16 p.. on an in-state traffic warrant. She posted $300 and was released at Nov.14 at 7:15 p.m.

Jeremy R. Coy, 32, Roodhouse, was arrested Nov. 15 at 12:20 a.m. on a misdemeanor Pike County warrant alleging failure to appear. He remains lodged in lieu of $300 bond.

Jeremy J. Huff, 37, Jerseyville, was arrested Nov. 15 at 12;20 a.m. on a Pike County traffic warrant alleging failure to appear. He remains lodged in lieu of $400 bond.

Corey A. Roach, 27, Hannibal, Mo., was arrested Nov. 15 at 9:21 a.m. on a charge of felony theft over $500.

He remains lodged in lieu of $2,000.

Brett A. Miller, 32, Griggsville, was arrested Nov. 16 at 6:16 p.m. on a misdemeanor charge of endangering the life of a child and driving under

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Sealed bids for annual cash rent per tillable acre must be received at Village of Milton, P.O. Box 68, Milton, Illinois 62352 by Friday, December 6, 2019 at 4:00 PM. â&#x20AC;&#x153;SEALED BID â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CASH RENTâ&#x20AC;? must be noted on the envelope. Bids will be opened on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at a Regular Meeting of the Village Board at Village Hall, Milton, Illinois. Bid forms will be made available upon request. $OO ELGV ZLOO EH NHSW FRQÂżdential. There will be no opportunity to raise bids. The Village of Milton reserves the right to reject any and all bids and/or proposals and to waive any formalities or irregularities and to require statements of evidence of qualiÂżFDWLRQV DQG RU UHIHUHQFHV prior to award of the contract, such as shall best serve the requirements and interests of the Village of Manchester.

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the influence of drugs. He posted $300 and was released Nov. 16 at 10:15 p.m.

William R. Surratt, 48, Griggsville, was arrested Nov. 16 at 3:53 p.m. on a Pike County traffic warrant. He posted $300 and was released Nov. 16 at 4:48 p.m.

Stephanie M. West, 29, Pittsfield, was arrested Nov. 16 at 4;24 p.m. on a felony Pike County warrant seeking to revoke probation. She remains lodged in lieu of $1,500.

Kyle J. Coffrin, 19 Winchester, was arrested Nov. 16 at 11:15 p.m. on a Pike County traffic warrant. He posted $200 and was released Nov. 17 at 11:30 p.m.

Daniel S. Baldwin, 39, Pittsfield, was arrested Nov.17 at

8:01 p.m. on a felony charge of methamphetamine possession, a felony charge of drug paraphernalia, and a felony possession of a controlled substance.

He remains lodged with no bond set.

Matthew T. Gunterman, 26, Nebo, was arrested Nov. 17 at 1:39 a.m. on a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence. He posted $100 and was released Nov. 17 at 2:30 a.m.

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Ordinance Amending the Zoning Code Section 40-4-3 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Griggsville has determined that amending certain provisions of Article IV, Section 40-4-3 would update the Zoning Code and make it consistent with other Codes adopted by the City of Griggsville, and that such an amendment and update is in the best interest of the City of Griggsville.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRIGGSVILLE, ILLINOIS: Section 1: Section 40-4-3 shall be amended to read as follows: 40-4-3 Exeptions to Height Regulations. The height limitations contained in the Schedule of District Regulations do not apply to spires, belfries, cupolas, antennas, water tanks, ventilators, chimney, including telecommunications towers (not to exceed 160 feet in height from ground level) or other appurtenances usually required to be placed above the roof level and not intended.for human occupancy.

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PASSED AND APPROVED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Griggsville, Illinois this 6 day of November, 2019.

Mayor Kent Goewey Attest: /s/ Lind Brawdy City Clerk 11.20, 11.27

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The City of Barry is accepting applications for Library Director. The position will perform a variety of tasks including day-to-day operation of the library, organizing and implementing library programs, grant writing, and compiling annual reports. Applicants must be a high school graduate or have a GED. College is not required, but would be a plus. The DSSOLFDQW PXVW KDYH SURÂżFLHQW FRPSXWHU VNLOOV DQG HQMR\ ZRUNLQJ ZLWK WKH SXEOLF 7UDLQLQJ LQ VSHFLÂżF library computer programs will be given. The starting wage for the position is DOQ. Applications are available at Barry City Hall at 1005 Bainbridge St. or online at www.barryil.org.

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Notice of Intention of Community Unit School District Number 3, Pike and Calhoun Counties, Illinois to Issue $750,000 Working Cash Fund Bonds Public Notice is hereby given that on the 12th day of November, 2019, the Board of Education (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Boardâ&#x20AC;?) of Community Unit School District Number 3, Pike and Calhoun Counties, Illinois (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Districtâ&#x20AC;?), adopted a resolution declaring its intention and determination to issue bonds in the aggregate amount of $750,000 for the purpose of increasing the Working Cash Fund of the District, and it is the intention of the Board to avail of the provisions of Article 20 of the School Code of the State of Illinois, and all laws amendatory thereof and supplementary thereto, and to issue said bonds for the purpose of increasing said Working Cash Fund. Said Working Cash Fund is to be maintained in accordance with the provisions of said Article and shall be used for the purpose of enabling the District to have in its treasury at DOO WLPH VXIÂżFLHQW PRQH\ WR PHHW GHPDQGV WKHUHRQ IRU H[SHQGLWXUHV for corporate purposes. $ SHWLWLRQ PD\ EH ÂżOHG ZLWK WKH 6HFUHWDU\ RI WKH %RDUG WKH â&#x20AC;&#x153;Secretaryâ&#x20AC;?) within thirty (30) days after the date of publication of this notice, signed by not less than 120 voters of the District, said number of voters being equal to ten percent (10%) of the registered voters of the District, requesting that the proposition to issue said bonds as authorized by the provisions of said Article 20 be submitted to the voters of WKH 'LVWULFW ,I VXFK SHWLWLRQ LV ÂżOHG ZLWK WKH 6HFUHWDU\ ZLWKLQ WKLUW\

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Dated this 12th day of November, 2019.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS UNITED COMMUNITY BANK, an Illinois banking corporation, Plaintiff, vs.

TONYA D. LITTLE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

No. 2019CH22 NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION Notice is hereby given to UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS of the real estate described below, Defendants in the aboveentitled case, pursuant to the provisions of Sections 2-206, 15-1218 and 15-1502 of the Code of Civil Procedure, that the above-entitled mortgage foreclosure suit is now pending in said court and the day on or after which a default may be entered against Defendants is December 30, 2019.

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1. The names of all Plaintiffs and Case Number are as follows: United Community Bank, an Illinois banking corporation; Case No. 2019CH22 2. The court in which said action was brought is as follows: Circuit Court for the Eighth Judicial Circuit, Pike County, Illinois 3. The name of the title holder of record is: Tonya D. Little 4. A legal description of the UHDO HVWDWH VXIÂżFLHQW WR LGHQWLI\ it with reasonable certainty is as follows: Tract 1: Lots Two (2) and Three (3), Block Three (3), Original Town of New Salem; ALSO, Lots Six (6) and Seven (7) of Block Three (3) Sargentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Addition to the Town of New Salem, Lot One (1) of Sargent Subdivision of the Southeast Quarter of Section Fifteen (15) in Township Four (4) South of Range Four (4) West of the Fourth Principal Meridian; ALSO Lots Four (4) and Five (5) in Block Three (3) of the Original Town of New Salem; ALSO,

Lot Number One (1) in Block Number Three (3) in the Original Town of New Salem, AND Lot Number Eight (8) in Block Number Three (3) in Sargentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Second Addition to the Town of New Salem, EXCEPTING onehalf interest in a well located on the East line of said Lot One (1).

All situated in the County of Pike and State of Illinois.

Tract 2: A strip of land 16.5 feet between Sargent Street and Main Street, lying North of and adjacent to the following described real estate: Lots Six (6) and Three (3) of Block Three (3) in Sargentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Addition to the Town of New Salem; ALSO A strip of land 16.5 feet, lying between the following described real estate: Lots Six (6), Seven (7), and Eight (8) in Block Three (3) in Sargentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Addition to the Town of New Salem, AND Lots One (1), Two (2), Three (3) in Block Three (3) in Sargentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Addition to the Town of New Salem. All situated in the County of Pike and State of Illinois.

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PCS students of the month

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Third grader Jack Lowe was named PCS student of the month. Jack is the son of Andy and Holly Lowe.

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BRINGING FAMILIES TOGETHER OVER DOUGHNUTS

G-P students and parents enjoyed â&#x20AC;&#x153;Doughnuts with Dadâ&#x20AC;? Friday morning, Nov. 15 in Griggsvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cafeteria. Counter clockwise from front right are Todd Bradshaw, Benjamin Bradshaw, Aaliyah Nash, Derrick Nash, Griffin Nash, Tyler Tedrow, and Quaid Tedrow.

Illinois Conservation Foundation accepting applications for scholarships

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Eighth grader Eli Mendenhall was named PCS student of the month. He is the son of Gary and Christie Mendenhall.

Applications are now being accepted by the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) for the 2020 Conservation Achievement Scholarship program.

The ICF annually awards scholarships to outstanding high school seniors in Illinois who demonstrate effective, voluntary, long-term dedication to the preservation, protection or enhancement of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural resources.

Four scholarships of $2,000 each are available for the current school year.

One of the scholarships is earmarked for a qualified applicant who is a dependent

of a current employee of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The ICF Conservation Achievement Scholarship program rewards high school students interested in conservation stewardship with an eye toward encouraging them to focus their studies on enhancing and protecting our natural resources,â&#x20AC;? said Colleen Callahan, chair of the Illinois Conservation Foundation Board of Directors and director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

The ICF Conservation Achievement

Scholarships have been awarded since 2005. Applicants must be an Illinois resident and a senior in an Illinois high school. Applications must be received by the ICF by March 1, 2020.

Detailed instructions and the 2020 application form can be accessed through the ICF website at www.ilcf.org.

Contact the Illinois Conservation Foundation at 217-785-2003 or dnr. icf@illinois.gov for more information or to make a donation to support the Conservation Achievement Scholarship program.

Pittsfield High School First Quarter Honor Roll 2019-2020 Something for everyone... PIKE PRESS

HIGH HONOR ROLL SENIORS: Cherise Anderson, Rebekah Barton, Macee Borrowman, Cora Calvey, Jace Collver, Quinn Corgiat, Austin Edwards, Korbin Fentress, Madison Freelove, Noah Gay, Breanna Gratton, Hayden Gresham, Faith Grummel, Will Guthrie, Mark Hittner, Samantha Johnson, Garren Lear, Ben Leppert, Avery Lewis, Josie Marable, Kayla Merryman, Abram Miller, Gage Miller, Gabi Moore, Madison Moore, Bailey Mowen, Nick Niebur, Quinn Phillips, Zane Phillips, Josie Place, Cooper Priest, Emily Pursley, Sadie Ruble, Lauren Saxe, Racheal Swartz, Michelle Taylor, Elaina Ten Eyck, Griffin VanWinkle, Chloe Walston, Cody Walston, Maggie Weir, Drew Welbourne, Kara Williams JUNIORS: Mackenzie Amann, Lauren Archer, Faith Baker, Rachael Boatright, Nikki Carter, Joel Clements, Max Couch, Ian Damon, Elexis Ebbing, Bethany Grammer, Makayla Grisham, Alexis Groom, Kate Hoover, Reed Hoover, McKayla Jennings, Rilee Lash, Chloe Lemons, Natalie Lemons, Jasmine Long, Alyssa Merryman, Brock Miller, Catharine Miller, Madison Neese, Nancy Olson, Ella Pepper, Cassidy Poor, Julie Rogers, Emily Schacht, Breanna Seymour, Rylee Shaw, Brianna Smith, Haley Smith, Richard Smith, Skyler Smith, Abby Springer, Jayce Stendback, Jayden Stendback, Cameron Sweeting, Paige Thometz, Cade Tomhave, Cameron Walker, Allison Wessel, Audrey White SOPHOMORES: Rosa Anderson, Alex Baxter, Karley Bogatzke, Danielle Booth, Hailey Brewer, Marissa Burdick, Caden Casto, Levi Chaplin, Nicole Cooley, Cade Corgiat, Kaitlyn Cox, Breanna Fox, Gavin Graham, Phillip Graham, Nathan Gunder, Kadence Haskins, Jess Hayden, Kadin Hittner, Natalie Hobbs, Carter Klatt, Rylee Martin, Mattison McCartney, Zoey Myers, Anastasia Reed, Walker Rennecker, Addy Ruble, Emma Saxe, Taylor Scott, Nathan Scranton, Raegan Smithers, Randley Springer, Charles Stout, Reganne Wellman, Adileigh West, Stone Wintjen FRESHMAN: Kaitlyn Apps, Chloe Chastain, Willow Claus, Julia Collver, Ella Constable, Nolan Daniel, Kortney DeJaynes, Lauren Dunham, Laykin Ebbing, Kaitlyn Freesmeyer, Kaylin Gerard, Katelyn Graham, Jaynee Heafner, Avery Heavner, Chloe Heightman, Tayleigh Lacey, Weston McAllister, Adam Musgrave, Katelyn Musgrove, Evan Robinson, Andrew Snow, Raven South, Kimberly Stecker, Ellianna Ten Eyck, Ethan Thompson, Brayden Veile, Ian Wallace, Tori Waters

HONOR ROLL SENIORS: Daniel Clostermery, Abigail Cox, Gentry Daniels, Shelly Daniels, Jakob Freeman, Jaydon Heavner, Matthew Lemons, Jack Sibley, Daniel Workman JUNIORS: Peyton Apps, Mackenna Billingsley, Andrew Coleman, Jadyn Daniels, Aden Duncan, Payton Frieden, Rachel Graham, Julius Jackson, Emma Nash, Camilla Ostrander, Ivana Ostrander, Brianna Ruble, Lucas Ruble, Eli Smithers, Colton Story, Vanessa Winsell SOPHOMORES: Marco Ballinger, Shelby Bauer, Mason Davis, Jackson Fish, Bradley Gratton, Rhueben Jones, T.J. Reel, Douglas Smallwood FRESHMEN: Caden Anstedt, Madison Chaplin, Carlee Constable, Shiloh Lemons, Jaedyn Miller, Jameson Noble, Chloe Opitz, Amber Proffitt, Adilene Terpstra, Ean Thelander, Isabella Vortman, Abe Welbourne, Lauren Williams, Lane Yelliott PERFECT ATTENDANCE SENIORS: Cherise Anderson, Cody Bradshaw, Quinn Corgiat, Abigail Cox, Noah Gay, Hayden Gresham, Kurtis Johnson, Avery Lewis, Abram Miller, Elaina Ten Eyck, Alex Throne, Drew Welbourne, JUNIORS: Peyton Apps, Mackenna Billingsley, Nikki Carter, Joel Clements, Jadyn Daniels, Liam Davidsmeyer, Elexis Ebbing, Rachel Graham, Reed Hoover, Chloe Lemons, Jasmine Long, Brock Miller, Emma Nash, Brianna Ruble, Lucas Ruble, Rylee Shaw, Colton Story, Cameron Sweeting, Paige Thometz, Cade Tomhave, Cameron Walker, Allison Wessel SOPHOMORES: Rosa Anderson, Marco Ballinger, Alex Baxter, Courtney Bell, Karley Bogatzke, Caden Casto, Cade Corgiat, Mason Davis, Jackson Fish, Gavin Graham, Bradley Gratton, Shayna Harrison, Camden Harter, Jess Hayden, Kadin Hittner, Carter Klatt, Blayton Lemons, Britney Nguyen, T.J. Reel, Walker Rennecker, Joshua Rumple, Emma Saxe, Taylor Scott, Nathan Scranton, Craig Seymour, Logan Shinn, Douglas Smallwood, Charles Stout, Jackson Throne, Adileigh West, Jagen Wood FRESHMEN: Kaitlyn Apps, Julia Collver, Nolan Daniel, Lauren Dunham, Laykin Ebbing, Kaylin Gerard, Katelyn Graham, Chloe Heightman, Ashton Ionson, Tayleigh Lacey, Shiloh Lemons, Jaedyn Miller, Caleb Motley, Katelyn Musgrove, Chloe Opitz, Quentin Pope, Wyatt Potter, Evan Robinson, Blade Smith, Clayton Smith, Ellianna Ten Eyck, Ean Thelander, Ethan Thompson, Daniel Walston, Tori Waters, Abe Welbourne, Lauren Williams

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Amber N. Pellillo to Jason L. White, Lots 4-5, Hooper & Smiths SD., Pittsfield; Lot 1, Hooper & Smiths SD., Pittsfield.

Daniel Ray Dunham and Cary J. Dunham to Andrew F. Morton and Amber D. Morton, Block 16, Lots 5-6, Griggsville.

Gale Duane Pool and Marilyn Pool to Zachary Sydney and Karissa Sidwell, Block 5, Lot 8, Perry.

Dale Edward Galloway and Sandra Kaye Galloway to Linda S. Baldwin, Block 11, Lot 4, Watsons Addn., Pittsfield.

Bryan Meado Executor and Dorothy Louise Doane Estate to Jennifer L. Embree, Block 12, Lot 1, Kings South Addn., Perry.

Jennifer L. Embree to Donald G. Embree Jr., SE, SW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 17, Fairmount Township.

Nancy Collard to Larry Paul Collard and Paula Ann Hawley, Lot 3, Pittsfield.

Kyle R. Van Cleave and Emily A. Van Cleave to Cindy A. Stouffe, Lot 6, Bates 1st Addn., Pittsfield.

Stephen C. Schutte to Heaven S. Utterback, Lot 17, Wellingtons SD., Pittsfield; Part of the NE 1/4, Sec. 25, Pittsfield Township.

PSB Farms LLC, Bob Richter and Georgia L. Richter to Becky L. Briddle, SE, SW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 19, Kinderhook Township.

PSB Farms LLC, Bob Richter and Georgia L. Richter to Ryan J. Norton, Melissa S. Norton, Ryan J. Norton Custodian, Gwenyth Susan Norton, Jace Ryan Norton, Rachel L. Norton, Rachel L. Killam and Dane J. Killam, NW, SW 1/4 / 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Sec. 26, Levee Township.

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Anthony C. Fogleman and Betty O. Fogleman to Anthony C. Fogleman Revocable Living Trust and Betty O. Fogleman Revocable Living Trust, NE 1/4 / 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Sec. 17, Fairmount Township.

Central State Bank of Pleasant Hill to Robert J. Hendy, Sr. and Patsy A. Hendy, SW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 18, Spring Creek Township; SE 1/4 / 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 13, Pleasant Hill Township; Part of the SW 1/4, Sec. 18, Spring Creek Township.

MSP Inc and Gary Capps to Doyen Jay Williams and Dylan J. Williams, Part of the SE 1/4, Sec. 17, Pleasant Hill Township.

William F. Stolte to William Paul Austin Miller, Part of the SW 1/4, Sec. 24, Barry Township.

Karen R. Sanders to Janice Ritchart, Lots 3-4, Wades Blue Creek SD., Pittsfield; NE 1/4 / 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 6, Newburg Township; NE, NW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 5, Newburg Township; SW 1/4 / 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Sec. 5, Newburg Township.

Christopher E. Deeder and Brittni Deeder to Drake P. Schild and Paige E. L. Schild, Part of the NW 1/4, Sec. 28, Perry Township.

Lynda K. Schwalb to Lynda K. Schwalb and Ricardo Contreras, Block 2, Lots 1-2, McCarters Addn., Baylis; Block 1, Lots 9-10, McCarters Addn., Baylis; SW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 7, New Salem Township.

Bainter Enterprises LLC to MMSS LLC, Lot 2A, Industrial Plaza, Pittsfield.

Benjamin J. Thelander Pastor, Church of Nazarene of Pittsfield, and Nazarene Church of Pittsfield to Illinois Dept. of

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Transportation, Block 24, Lot 4, Pittsfield.

Andy Borrowman Chairman of Pike County Board and County of Pike to Illinois Dept. of Transportation, Block 10, Lot 1, Pittsfield.

PSB Farms LLC to Bob Richter, Part of the 1/4, Sec. 2, Atlas Township; Part of the 1/4, Sec. 3, Atlas Township; Part of the 1/4, Sec. 10, Atlas Township; Part of the 1/4, Sec. 11, Atlas Township.

PSB Farms LLC to Bob Richter, Part of the 1/4, Sec. 10, Atlas Township.

Rachel L. Killam to Bob Richter, Part of the 1/4, Sec. 2, Atlas Township; Part of the 1/4, Sec. 3, Atlas Township; Part of the 1/4, Sec. 10, Atlas Township; Part of the 1/4, Sec. 11, Atlas Township.

Bob Richter to Rachel L. Killam, Part of the 1/4, Sec. 10, Atlas Township.

Bob Richter to Bob Richter and Georgia L. Richter, Part of the 1/4, Sec. 2, Atlas Township; Part of the 1/4, Sec. 3, Atlas Township; Part of the 1/4, Sec. 10, Atlas Township; Part of the 1/4, Sec. 11, Atlas Township.

Bob Richter and Georgia L. Richter to J. Ryan Norton, Part of the 1/4, Sec. 2, Atlas Township; Part of the 1/4, Sec. 3, Atlas Township; Part of the 1/4, Sec. 10, Atlas Township; Part of the 1/4, Sec. 11, Atlas Township.

Bob Richter to Bob Richter and Georgia L. Richter, Part of the 1/4, Sec. 10, Atlas Township.

Bob Richter and Georgia L. Richter to Rachel L. Killam, Part of the 1/4, Sec. 10, Atlas Township.

Trustees of the Church of Christ Village of Pearl and Church of Christ Trustees Vil-

Drug raid results in two arrests

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press A drug bust in rural Rockport resulted in the arrests of a mother and a son.

Chantel M. Myers, 52, and Quinten Lee Cantwell, 35, were arrested Nov. 13 after the West Central Illinois Drug Task Force, Pike County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department and the Illinois State police executed a search warrant at their home. After the search warrant was served, law enforcement seized methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and United States currency was also seized.

Myers was arrested for unlawful possession of methamphetamine and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.

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Travis Bower and Leslie Bower to Glen Fester, Block 7, Lot 2, Craigmiles Addn., Pleasant Hill.

Charles R. Stout and Iva Jane Stout to Kale Foster, Lot 1, Crossmans Addn., Pittsfield.

Dennis L. Terpstra and Carla A. Terpstra to Ryan James Bland, Part of the NW 1/4, Sec. 15, Atlas Township; Part of the NE 1/4, Sec. 16, Atlas Township.

W. Bruce McEacharn, Roy Gibson and Robert Lee Gates to Ryan James Bland, Part of the NE 1/4, Sec. 15, Atlas Township.

Charles M. Robertson and Suzette M. Robertson to Robertson Living Trust June 5 2015, Charles M. Robertson Trustee and Suzette M. Robertson Trustee, NE, SE 1/4 / 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 30, Spring Creek Township; SW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 29, Spring Creek Township.

David Mark McClintock Trustee and David Mark McClintock Revocable Trust to Bradley Mark McClintock and Crystal D. McClintock, NW, SW 1/4 / 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Sec. 3, Martinsburg Township.

AGC Construction Inc. and Gary Capps to Kenneth White II and Morgan M. White, SW 1/4 / 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Sec. 16, Pleasant Hill Township.

Alvin G. Bentley and Alvin Bentley to Edward Bently, Lot 1, Fishhook; Block 5, Lot 11, Veach SD., Fishhook; Part of the NW 1/4, Sec. 17, Fairmount Township; Part of the NW 1/4, Sec. 17, Fairmount Township; Part of the NW 1/4, Sec. 17, Fairmount Township; Part of the NW 1/4, Sec. 17, Fairmount

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Alvin Bentley to Joan Quinn,

Part of the SW 1/4, Sec. 17, Fairmount Township.

Marriage John R. Marshall of Winchester, Il to Brittany N. Rogers of Winchester, Il.

CHANTEL M. MYERS

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Cantwelll was arrested on a Pike County warrant for probation violation and a second arrest warrant for failure to report to a penal institution. Additionally, Cantwell was arrested on new charges of unlawful possession of methamphetamine and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.

Both Myers and Cantwell are lodged in the Pike County Jail.

Further arrests are pending.

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