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By JUSTIN A. COBB Pike Press Patients at Illini Community Hospital no longer have to leave Pittsfield to see physicians in Quincy and other cities, thanks to telemedicine.

The hospital demonstrated its new telemedicine device Thursday afternoon, showing how 21st-century technology can provide patients with oneto-one treatment similar to a regular office visit, despite neither doctor nor patient being in the same room.

The machine consists mainly of the monitor and camera through which the physician and patient can speak with each other, with an attached stethoscope operated by an on-site care provider allowing the physician on the other end to perform the examination.

The physician logs in via computer, much like Skype, a popular video telephone application found on some computers and smartphones.

“We hope it will reduce the need for patients to go elsewhere for care,” Joanna Stay, Illini acute care and emergency department director, said during the demonstration. “The doctor can listen to the heart and bowel via the stethoscope, see the patient, and speak with the patient.”

The physician on the other end can operate the machine remotely, including zooming in with the camera for a closer look, according to Stay.

Although the interaction is conducted through an internet connection, patient privacy is safeguarded by the use of a secure server and “HIPAA-compliant processes,” Dr. Harsha Polavarapu, a Blessing colorectal surgeon who in Quincy played the role of consulting

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Joanna Stay, right, Illini acute care and emergency department director, demonstrates on a simulated patient the use of the telemedicine device’s stethoscope to allow the physician on the other end of the line to hear gut sounds that will help him or her diagnose a patient’s complaint.

physician for the demonstration, said.

“HIPPAA” refers to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, a federal law containing provisions mandating protection of patient privacy.

The telemedicine machine is not a complete replacement for a physician being there in person, as he or she cannot palpate the patient for abnormalities, for example, but “given technology nowadays, you’re able to gather most

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Rudy Wainman blows leaves out of his yard at his Griggsville residence Saturday. Wainman said he had been working on the project nearly all day. Recently retired from a job that moved him to Kentucky several years ago, Wainman has purchased a home in Griggsville and is moving back. He says he enjoys doing jobs around his new home.

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Obituaries in this issue: Bainter, Herron, Hampshire, Klaas, Sperling, Rylander.

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$30 billion worth of tourism each year and generates 250,000 jobs.

Although he is not sure how many actual jobs the site might create, he said the tourism could

“Then the next step will be a technical study to make sure it qualifies.”

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be a big boon to the county’s tourism industry.

“It is in between Hannibal with the Mark Twain and Springfield with the Lincoln sites,” Bradshaw said. “And I would guess it to be like Lincoln’s home in Springfield, where there is an administrator.

But I imagine there will be a caretaker and someone in charge of development.”

The New Philadelphia project has been ongoing for the past 18 years, Bradshaw said. “The late Cecil Burrows was very interested in it and tying it in with the completion of I-72 and the Hannibal Bridge.”

Bradshaw said he was a member of AMPS (Adams, Morgan, Pike and Scott counties) which (See, step, A2)

By JUSTIN A. COBB Pike Press The county board labor committee and the union representing sheriff’s deputies expect a resolution to longstanding contract negotiations sometime in early 2015.

Committee members and Illinois Fraternal Order of Police representatives presented their cases Nov. 11 during an arbitration hearing lasting approximately two hours, according to Justin Noble, committee chair, speaking by phone Wednesday morning, Nov. 12.

“The arbitrator told both sides to prepare briefs by mid-January,” Noble said.

The committee anticipates the arbitrator will craft a solution as early as late January to mid-February, according to Noble, though it may be spring before the matter is fully resolved, according to James Daniels, IFOP labor council attorney, speaking by phone Thursday morning.

The major sticking points in negotiations between the county and IFOP have pertained to wages and health insurance premiums, according to both Daniels

and Noble.

“Wages we’re pretty close on,” Noble said.

The county offered a three-year contract ending November 2015 with annual wage increases of two, two-anda-half, and three percent, whereas the union sought a four-year contract ending in 2016 with yearly raises of two-anda-half, three, two-and-a-half, and three percent, according to Daniels.

“The county made a case for the fact it was in a financial slump,” Daniels said.

The two sides are a bit further from each other regarding health insurance premiums.

“We’re trying to get everyone to contribute the same, union and nonunion,” Noble said. “Every other nonunion and union employee, including department heads, pay the same. They want to pay a percentage, not a set dollar amount, but it would still be less than the others.”

The union’s counteroffer was for their members to pay between $130 per month and 20 percent, according to Daniels, “but the county wanted full discretion,” to which the union could not

agree, Daniels said.

Both sides agreed to allow the arbitrator to craft his own solution regarding wages instead of simply awarding one side’s preference, according to Daniels.

“The arbitrator has what he needs to make a good decision. He’s well regarded around the state,” Daniels said.

The labor committee was scheduled for another arbitration hearing Tuesday morning, this time with the ambulance employees, represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 965, headquartered in Springfield.

However, that hearing was cancelled, Noble announced Friday and confirmed by phone Monday morning.

“It was cancelled on our request,” Mike Zahn, IOUE Local 965 business manager, said by phone Monday afternoon.

“Our attorney we used in that particular grievance is our main witness, and he got called out of town,” citing a family emergency, Zahn said.

Both sides hope to reschedule the arbitration hearing shortly after the first of the year, Noble and Zahn agreed.

First firearm season this weekend Saukee community mourns tragic loss

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The first firearm season for deer is just a few days away and those closely associated with the industry are hopeful hunters will find success in the woods.

“Bow season has been really good,” Todd Smith of Smith Taxidermy, said. “I’m seeing more deer and better quality deer brought in to my shop.”

Smith said he attributed a lot of the hunter’s success to the weather but Tim Krumweide says there are a variety of factors associated with the positive outlook.

Krumweide, with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources office in Pittsfield, says the timing of the harvest was great for the deer.

“Last year, farmers were harvesting grain early when the soil temperatures were warm,” Krumweide said. “The corn then sprouted and grew. This year, the harvest was later and the corn that was left behind didn’t sprout, so the deer have been able to eat it.”

Krumweide also attributed the abundant acorn crop to the health of the deer, saying both the white oak and the red oak shed a lot of the acorns

“I don’t think there are less deer, just less hunters.”

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of the information just looking at the labs,” Polavarapu said.

Telemedicine has proven useful for a number of medical specialties, including neurology, dermatology, and trauma treatment, according to Polavarapu.

The machine had not yet been used with an actual patient as of the day of the demonstration, according to Stay, but Illini staff are confident it will be well accepted by patients and a useful tool for patient and physician alike.

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The New Philadelphia organization got good news last week when it was learned an area in northwest Pike County has been approved by Congress for further study.

“This was a giant step for us,” Phil Bradshaw said. Bradshaw is a driving force behind the plan to save and restore the first town in America founded and built by a free slave before the Civil War, perhaps resulting in a national park.

“Congress called the bill Friday afternoon and it only took about 20 minutes to get it passed. There was no opposition to it,” he said.

Bradshaw said the U.S. House of Representatives had passed the measure in April and now that the Senate has acted, the bill will be sent to the president for signing, which he has said he will do.

“Then the next step will be a technical study to make sure it qualifies,” Bradshaw said.

“That’s not even really a hurdle, we know it does.”

Bradshaw said the designation means the area founded by Free Frank McWorter is one step closed to being a tourist attraction for the area and making people aware of the rich heritage in this area.

According to Bradshaw, the National Park Service creates

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the deer are fond of eating.

But while both Smith and Krumweide think the deer herd is larger and healthier than last year, the numbers don’t match their opinions, at least in Pike County.

According to Krumweide, the deer kill state wide is up from 32,568 last year as of Nov. 9 to 33,707 this year on the same date. But in Pike County the numbers from the same date are down, 1,350 so far this year to 1,477 last year.

Deer hunter breakfast available Nov. 22

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Pleasant Hill Spring Creek Emergency Medical Services will have a breakfast Saturday, Nov. 22 for all firearm deer hunters. The event will be held at the Spring Creek Fire House in Nebo and will run from 4 a.m. to 11 a.m.

A variety of breakfast foods will be available.

Proceeds from the breakfast will go toward the Pleasant Hill-Spring Creek emergency response team.

“There are lots of permits left,” Krumweide said. “Both doe only and either sex permits are still available and you can buy those over the counter.”

Krumweide says the numbers indicate to him there are not as many hunters in the woods and he suspects a lot of the out-of-state deer hunters are not coming to Pike County this year.

“There are not as many pursuing deer, so there are less deer being harvested,” he said. “I don’t think there are less deer, just less hunters.”

So far Krumweide says IDNR has had no reports of EHD, a disease that struck the deer herd during the 2012-2013 season and lowered the population.

“Some areas are reporting seeing an increase in deer population and other areas are reporting seeing fewer deer,” Krumweide said. “But overall I think the population is up. I’ve had people say to me ‘They are back. I don’t know where they came from, but they are back.’”

Andrea Hess at Green Acres Motel says the motel is booked solid for the weekend and she believes most of the bookings are for deer hunters.

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By JUSTIN A. COBB Pike Press The Pikeland community Tuesday mourned the sudden, tragic loss of 20-year-old Ty Rylander, who was killed in an automobile collision Monday evening.

Ty was the son of Gina Rylander, who recently retired as a teacher at Pikeland Community School, and Steve Rylander, who is still employed with the district, teaching special education at Pittsfield High School and coaching junior varsity basketball.

The young man, who graduated from PHS in 2013 and was currently attending college at Western Illinois University, was remembered fondly by school staff and coaches.

“He was a really good kid.

Worked very hard. He’s going to be missed greatly,” Don Bigley, who was the varsity football coach all four years Ty Rylander was in school, said.

Rylander played receiver and defensive back for the Saukees, according to Bigley.

Brad Tomhave, who coached Rylander as a young basketball player, remembered him as a hard worker on the court and an energetic influence on his teammates.

“Ty’s been around the program a lot of years, especially with his father being a coach.

He was a fixture. When Ty played, he was the heartbeat of the team,” Tomhave said. “He provided a lot of leadership in C

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a lot of different ways. His was a personality everyone enjoyed being around. He took a lot of pride in what the team stood for, which was a reflection of him and his parents.”

Tomhave considered Ty to be an excellent positive role model.

“As a father myself he was very respectful, and you just hope your kids can be like that themselves,” Tomhave said.

“He was one of the best, just an all-around good kid.”

“His is a terrible loss,” John Schultz, PHS business and consumer education teacher and Ty’s high school varsity baseball coach, said. “Ty and his family mean so much to so many people, and our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to them, as well as his many teammates and friends.”

Pikeland Supt. Paula Hawley issued the following statement Tuesday morning regarding the community’s untimely loss: “The school community is saddened by the loss of Pittsfield High School graduate, Ty Rylander.

“His family all has current or former connections with the Pikeland School District, and we are keeping them in our thoughts and prayers in this difficult time.

“We have additional trained staff on hand this week to help our students and staff if needed.

“Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Rylander and Prentice families.”

TY RYLANDER The collision that took Rylander’s life occurred approximately 7:05 p.m.

Monday evening and involved his vehicle, a red 2000 Chevrolet pickup, and a tractor-trailer driven by a 46-yearold male, according to the Illinois State Police District 14 incident report.

Investigators believe the collision occurred when Rylander, driving southbound on U.S. Route 67 southeast of Macomb, crossed the center line and collided head-on with the other vehicle driving northbound, according to the report.

The driver of the tractortrailer was not injured, according to the report. Neither driver was carrying passengers, the report said.

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End of an era for Christmas trees

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Area residents who were in the habit of going to a farm near Detroit and cutting down their own Christmas tree are going to have to find a new tradition this year.

Robert Church, owner, says the tree farm is closed.

“There are a number of reasons,” he said. “First is growing trees is a labor intensive task. They have to be sheared each year in July and the week it has to be done, is usually the hottest week of the year.”

Church also said the trees have to be monitored constantly for insects and disease and the Scotch Pine is particularly suspect to brown spot needle blight, something he has

noticed on his trees.

“When you have trees on the same ground for two or three years, disease becomes a real problem,” he said. “In this particular blight, one side of the trees burns brown and dies.”

Church also said with the cost of producing trees and the work involved it just wasn’t a profitable hobby any longer.

Church, who retired a few years ago from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources as a forester, says when he retired he wanted to travel and do a few other projects and tree farming is just too restrictive.

His plans for the farm are not finalized as of yet, but he plans to eventually cut down all of the pine trees and so something else unique

with the ground.

“We’ve thought about pumpkins, we’ve thought about sunflowers,” Church said.

Church said he started selling Christmas trees in 1997 and in the 17 years since he has made a lot of friends.

“A lot of people who came year after year to buy the trees were just like old friends,” he said. “I want to thank all of my customers throughout the years.”

Church said for area residents who still would like the tradition of picking out a live tree and either cutting it themselves or watching it cut, similar farms are in Liberty and Jerseyville.

“Those are the two closest ones I know about,” he said.

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Premium Waters, Inc donates to Hull-Kinderhook firefighters Premium Waters, Inc. of Quincy recently donated a pallet of bottled water to the Hull-Kinderhook Firemen’s Fund. This water will play an important role in maintaining the health and safety of the volunteer firefighters with the Hull-Kinderhook Fire Protection District. Dehydration is always a concern in the high temperatures firefighters face when battling fires and having available drinking water on hand is a necessity.

Fire Department members are, left to right, Tyler Davis, Jerry Epley, Doug Orr, Jarred Borrowman, Louis Goodin, Missy Reed, Sam Reed, Josh McDade, Tracy Martin, Howard Hubbard, Hunter Turner. In front are junior firefighters, Grady Reed and Izack McDade. Other members on the H-K fire department are Adam Lister, Zach and Missy Grimsley, Greg Lewton, Lynn Orr, Wyatt Baker and Cliff Rueb.

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Wildlife watchers say the potential for a great deer hunting season is good, as the quantity and the quality of the deer herd seems improved from last year. Also great weather has aided the deer harvest, although the numbers are slightly down from last year. Pike County photographer Russ Adams shows how good the deer herd is in Pike County with three bucks grazing near Rockport.

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Smith said one of the unusual factors in this year’s harvest has been the time of the kills.

“Most of the big deer that has

been taken this year have been taken midday,” Smith. “I think one of the mistakes hunters make is leaving the woods too early.”

Smith said the full moon as of late has had the deer roaming all night and then resting in the early

morning before getting out mid-day.

“Plus the activity of hunters coming and going in the woods gets them stirred up,” he said. “Hunters who don’t hunt midday are missing out.”

The Pike County Health Department will be closed Nov. 24, 25 and 26, while the department moves into its new facility at 606 W. Adams.

According to Anita Andress, administrator of the PCHD, all programs and services housed at 113 E. Jefferson St. in Pittsfield will be moved to the new health department and dental clinic site.

“Planning the move during the week of the Thanksgiving holiday is expected to cause the least disruption of services for our clients,” Andress said. “As always, essential health department services such as environmental health, home health and communicable disease will still be operating, although only by phone during the move.”

The Pike County Dental Clinic will still be open and seeing patients during the moving process. All other health department

services will be closed to the public on these days. The health department and the dental clinic will also have a temporary disruption in phone service Nov. 24,, according to Andress.

Since the Pike County Dental Clinic is already located at 606 W. Adams St. in Pittsfield, the move will allow a more convenient location for the public to access all health department services in

one location. Phone numbers for all health department services will remain the same, even in the new building.

Plans are to be open and serving the public with all services at the 606 Adams Street location on Monday, Dec. 1, An open house for the public is planned for early 2015. For more information, call 217-285-4407.

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“Once that was finished, I started campaigning for the New Philadelphia site,” Bradshaw said.

“Harry and Helen Wright and I visited with descendants of the McWorter family.”

New Philadelphia is approximately 42 acres of the town proper that was founded by Free Frank McWorter. McWorter worked the land and built the town which included a school, while saving to buy his wife and other family members out of slavery. Somewhere between 9-14 acres of the property was sold to the American Archeology Conservancy a few years back.

The site is in Hadley Township between Baylis and Barry.

Bradshaw said he worked with the AMPS committee for 11 years before turning his attention to New Philadelphia for the next 18 years.

“I’ve been working toward something in this area for the last 30 years,” he said.

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Martin says Honor Flight was never in his plans

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Don Martin, a veteran of the Korean Conflict, says he never had any desire to go on the Honor Flight. He finally consented under family pressure and the chance at a unique opportunity.

Martin went on the first ever JetBlue Airlines “Vets in Blue” aircraft to visit Washington D.C. on Veterans Day. And to make the trip even more special, Martin’s son, Jeff, piloted the plane.

“Everybody kept saying, ‘You have to go, You have to go,” Martin said. “ To which I would respond, ‘No, I don’t.’”

That changed in September, when Martin’s son, Jeff, was home for a visit.

The younger Martin is the senior vice president of JetBlue Airways, an airline company that calls itself New York’s Hometown Airline.

“Jeff told him JetBlue was sponsoring an Honor Flight and he was going,” Deloras Martin, who accompanied her husband on the trip, said.

Don and Deloras flew to New York and spent time with their son before beginning the day, which was not like the Great River Honor Flights that most Pike County vets have taken.

“It is only about a 35 minute flight from New York to Washington,” Deloras said. “We boarded the plane, designated for the Honor Flights, at 8 a.m.”

Martin said it was the first flight for the plane, painted blue with a big yellow ribbon on the tail and

the words “ JetBlue honors our veterans” near the tail.

Martin said there were 140 veterans on the plane and each had a guest. The trip included WWII, Korea and Vietnam vets.

“There were some others on the trip,” Deloras said. “One little girl said her father was killed in Vietnam and she was going in memory of him. She said Jeff was her boss and he arranged it so she could go.”

The group was treated to a buffet lunch upon arrival in D.C. as well as a ceremony where there were several speakers including General Stanley McChrystal, who is also on the JetBlue board of directors.

“They had three girls, dressed like the Andrews Sisters, and they performed a lot of songs from WWII and patriotic songs,” Don Martin said.

Once the lunch and the program was over, the group loaded onto four buses and visited the memorials “We got out and walked around the WWII, the Vietnam, the Korean and the Lincoln memorials,” Martin said. “We had a bus tour of the Iwo Jima memorial, Arlington Cemetery and the Air Force Memorial.”

The group returned to Reagan International and flew back to New York.

‘We were back in New York by 5 p.m.,” Martin said.

JetBlue has long been known for its service to veterans and proudly boasts of hiring as many as possible. Currently 1,100 veterans are employed by the airline with 193 of those being hired this year alone.

They also have a “Home for

the Holiday” promotion where they help veterans and active military make it home for the holiday season by accepting nominations for veterans to fly through December for free. The airline also offers discounts to active military and veterans and waives certain fees.

Vets in Blue is the latest addition to JetBlue’s exclusive legion of partnership aircraft celebrating organizations and causes, including “ Blue Bravest” which raises awareness for the FDNY Foundation.

Vets in Blue is one example of the company’s support for men and women in uniform, according to the company’s website. It also supports other organizations such as Wounded Warriors, the Bob Woodruff Foundation, Long Beach Waterfront Warriors, Fisher House, Rangers Lead the Way Foundation, the Yellow Ribbon Fund, Commit Foundation, Alethia and the National WWII museum.

“It was a wonderful experience,” Deloras Martin said. “They did an amazing job. You just can’t understand what a feeling it gives you when you see those memorials. I just can’t describe it.”

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Don Martin said when he arrived in Korea in April 1951, it was not the dead of winter but still cold and on his first night there, his unit was hit with mortar fire.

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JetBlue has designated a plane for veterans honor flights. The aircraft made its maiden trip from New York to Washington Veteran Day and Don and Deloris Martin of Pittsfield were among the guests. Their son, Jeff, flew the plane.

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Jeff Martin, left, senior vice-president of JetBlue, flew the plane that took his parents, Deloris, center and Don, on their first ever honorflight by JetBlues new “Vets in Blue” aircraft.

Martin’s military experience different than Honor Flight

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Don Martin and his wife, Deloras, enjoyed their Honor Flight last week. The trip had lots of significant meaning for them as the plane they flew on was not only owned by the company their son works for, but was also piloted by son Jeff Martin.

The day of fun and leisurely enjoyment was lots different than Martin’s military experience back in the 1950s.

Martin, a native of Clayton, joined the Army Nov. 21, 1950 and went to Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo. for 16-weeks of basic and infantry training.

“That was a bad winter,” Martin said.

“There was a lot of snow and it was cold.

It was not fun.”

Once the training was over Martin had a brief leave. His brother and Deloras, (they were not yet married) took him to St. Louis.

“I got on a troop train,” Martin said. “The first day we went to Chicago, then boarded another train headed to Ft. Lewis, Wash.

Once we got there, they put us on a train to Vancouver.”

Once in Vancouver, the troops were put on a plane and sent to Korea.

“We landed first in Japan,” Martin said.

“We were assigned to our outfits there. I was assigned to an artillery outfit. I don’t know why. I had no training in artillery, but I was glad because if I had stayed with the infantry, I’d be dead.”

Martin said he was assigned to a group with an 81-millimeter, similar to the one that sets in front of the Pittsfield American Legion Building.

The group was then taken by ship to Korea. Martin had been traveling for seven days.

The artillery group was put on yet another train.

Martin said the train had all of the windows knocked out and only wooden

benches for soldier seating.

“And we went though the mountains and a lot of tunnels,” he said. “Every time we would go through a tunnel, all of that smoke would come in where we were.

When we got to where we were going, we stunk.”

The train pulled into its destination about midnight.

“They put us on 6-by trucks,” Martin said. “All we had was a M1 rifle and our duffle bags. They took us as far north as we could go.”

Martin’s greeting to his new location was mortar fire.

“They dumped mortar on us the first night,” Martin said. “There was a set of twins in our unit and one of them was killed. “ Martin said he hooked up with a fellow soldier, Lyndle McCallister, who it turns out was from Kampsville.

“He was barely 5-foot tall. He just barely made it in the service,” Martin said. “We all called him Inches because he was so short. When we went to dig a fox hole, he would want to stop at five-feet and I always insisted we dig another foot. He always slept with his shoes on because he was scared. I always told him, I could outrun him barefoot if I had to.”

The first night the men hadn’t had time to dig a fox hole or put up their pup tent, so they spread their tent on the ground and slept on top of it.

Martin said he became buddies with a master sergeant who was due to ship out, but the Army promised him a Lieutenant’s rank if he would stay just a few days longer.

“He had 10-days left when he got killed,” Martin said. “I watched the helicopter take off with his body aboard.”

Martin said the war was forward and backward.

“We would move forward and they

would push us backward,” he said. “So we always got to see what we had left behind us. It was gruesome.”

Martin was involved in the Battle of Bloody Ridge, Heartbreak Ridge and the May Massacre.

After 11 months, Martin was sent home.

“They were starting a rotation and they sent me home one month early,” Martin said. “I got out of the Army after 21 months because of that.”

Martin was discharged from the Army after serving the last six months of his stint in Ft. Leonard Wood as a supply sergeant.

“When I came home from Korea, I weighed 140 lbs, “ he said. “ When I finally was discharged I weighed 205. I had lost a lot of weight while I was over there.”

After a variety of different jobs, he started as a salesman for Moorman Feeds and was assigned the Pittsfield territory.

After working at Moorman’s, Martin did a variety of jobs including plastering and bricklaying.

“Jeff was only five when he decided he wanted to be a pilot,” Martin said. “People would ask him what he was going to be when he grew up and he always said ‘A pilot.’”

Martin said his son went to CulverStockton for two years before transferring to a college near Pittsburgh, Kans.

“He was always around planes,” Martin said. “He washed planes so he could learn to fly them.”

Martin said his son’s first job regarding flying was to repossess planes.

He eventually joined the Air Force so he could obtain employment as a commercial pilot.

“In the Air Force, he flew a tanker. He refueled planes in the air,” Martin said. “He was involved in the attack on Libya, when France wouldn’t let us use their airspace.

Those planes had to be refueled in the air because they had to fly around France.”

DAR pecans support local projects The Nancy Ross Chapter of the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) has received its new crop of pecans from Georgia.

The sales of these pecans will contribute to such worthy projects as: a June ice cream social on the courthouse lawn to honor area veterans and active duty military personnel, the grave marking of a Pike County American Revolutionary war patriot, distribution of flags to the public on Flag Day, education and encouragement of patriotism for people of all ages and to honor and award scholarships to the four Good Citizens elected from seniors in our county high schools. The group is also in the planning stages of placing a memorial on the courthouse lawn to honor heroes of the American Revolution as well as those who fought in the War of 1812.

There are several types of pecans

to be sold and include halves or pieces. Bags which are gift-wrapped contain chocolate-covered, cinnamon glazed and carmel covered chocolate cluster pecans.

To purchase these fresh pecans and support the special events, contact any DAR member. Members of the Fundraising Committee include:

Julie Kremer (#217-473-2265), and Kay Sealock (#217-285-4991) who will deliver depending upon the distance. The pecans are stored at Mid-State Insurance Agency at 130 South Monroe Street in Pittsfield (#217-285-1300) and may be purchased there, also.

Jeff Martin returned to civilian duty and worked for Southwest Airlines for 22 years before taking the senior vice presidency of JetBlue.

Today, at age 86, the elder Martin is still not retired as he works on garage door openers.

“I’m the only one around here that does

it,” he said. “I’m not as steady on my feet as I used to be so I avoid ladders but I use a step-stool.”

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This Week's

Poll Question

It’s bad enough you forgot to set your phone to vibrate...but to have “Let it go” as your ringtone??!

Our View Deer season

Week of Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Q: A blast of arctic air

came early this year.

1. I still have “winterizing” chores to do.

2. I can’t wait for snow!

3. It puts me in the mood for Christmas shopping.

4. It makes me wonder about global warming.

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Last week's poll results

Some hunters go out with bows, some with guns. Some have lots of fancy equipment, some prefer the Spartan approach.

Which is your favorite NFL team?

The variables extend to many different hunting conditions – temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction, ground conditions. Are the crops all harvested? Are the deer feasting on acorns?

1. Rams 2. Bears 3. Cowboys 4. Steelers 5. Another team

Yes, no two hunts are alike.

Guest Column: Michael Boren

It’s never happened before!

But the warm welcome in Pike County remains the same.

Outfitters, businesses and the person you meet on the street are glad to see our out-of-town seasonal visitors, glad to share in the Pike County experience and happy to see money flowing into our economy.

Statistics show that Pike County remains in the top ten counties for vehicle-deer collisions in the state. However, the total number of collisions is on the decline. Either the deer are getting smarter or we are.

Either way, take note of the fact that the peak period for vehicle-deer collisions is the month of November.

Stay alert.

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-- Thomas Jefferson, 1787

T

he election Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014 brought about at least two developments that have never occurred in “the Kingdom of Pike” in 164 years.

Pike County has been governed by a county board since 1850. The first 122 years it was a 24 member board; and since 1972, for the past 42 years, it has been a nine member board.

During those 164 years there has never been a County Board that was totally made up of one political party; that will change when the new board is seated on Dec. 1. That board will consist of nine Republicans and no Democrats.

The Democrats dominated the board with an 8-1 advantage twice in the past: 1976-78 when Lyle Hayden of Pleasant Hill was the lone Republican, and 19901992 when John Sheppard of Time was the only Republican. The current board which meets for the last time on Nov. 24 is 8-1 Republican, with Harry Wright of Pittsfield as the lone Democrat.

The other unprecedented development is that the new board in December will

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have two female members—incumbent Tami Webel of Pittsfield and newlyelected Carrie Martin of Rockport. Only five other women have ever served on the County Board since 1850, but none at the same time: Mrs. Zula Thurmon of Pearl Township (1945-1948), Bessie Pine of New Salem Township (1951-1954), Democrat Lois Franklin of Pleasant Hill (1972-1974), Democrat Elaine Hoaglin of Pittsfield (1990-1994), and Republican Tammy Ator of Rockport (2000-2006).

Zachary Boren’s election as Republican State’s Attorney was also a rare event, but it has happened before—only three times. The very first Pike County State’s Attorney was a Whig (the forerunner of the modern Republican Party) named David Gilmer. For the next 60 years, all State’s Attorneys were Democrats. The very first Republican State’s Attorney was Harvard graduate and World War I veteran, Barry Mumford, elected in 1920, a year of Republican triumph all across the United States, as Warren Harding was elected President.

Fifty-six years passed before another Republican, John Harshman, was elected State’s Attorney, defeating Democrat John Acuff by 367 votes in 1976. The very next election, 1980, saw Mike Roseberry elected as the third GOP State’s Attorney; and it was 34 years later when Boren was elected as only the fourth GOP State’s Attorney to ever hold the position.

Scott Syrcle will be only the fifth GOP County Treasurer. The first Treasurer was Democrat Robert R. Greene in 1839. William Watson (of the Watson Hotel fame), was elected as a Whig in 1843 by 280 votes; and Strother Grigsby was elected as a Whig in 1853 by a scant seven votes. Grigsby was the standardbearer for the new Republican Party, as he was re-elected Treasurer in 1855. The only other GOP Treasurer in the 19th Century was R. A. McClintock who won by a mere 47 votes in 1863 during the Civil War. The first Republican Treasurer in the 20th Century, was Merle Barber of Pittsfield, who defeated incumbent Phosa

Williams in 1922. (Her father had held the office, and she was named Treasurer after he died in the middle of his term.

Thus, she was the first woman to run in Pike for any local office other than Superintendent of Schools.) Sixty years passed before Bob Capps of Pittsfield was elected Republican Treasurer in 1982. He was re-elected until his retirement in 1998.

There have been six Republican Sheriffs through the years, but only two GOP County Clerks—Strother Grigsby elected in 1857 and C. A. Helkey of Summer Hill, elected in 1918. There have been three Republican Circuit Clerks, the most recent being Wendell Hall (1980-1992).

Pike County was staunchly Democratic during the last half of the 19th Century and most of the 20th, but now, in the words of singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, “The Times They Are A-Changin’”.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ■ Michael Boren is vice president of the Pike County Historical Society and a member of the Pike County Board.

Guest Column: Kim Clarke Maisch

Time to shop local

G

allup did a survey this summer. It asked people how much confidence they had in various institutions.

According to the survey, only 7 percent of Americans said they trusted Congress a great deal or quite a lot, compared with 29 percent who trusted the presidency.

Small business, on the other hand, came in second, with 62 percent of those surveyed considering it trustworthy. The only organization to score higher, not surprisingly, was the military.

While our politicians squabble, Main Street has endured. Some small-business owners, instead of laying people off, have cut their own salaries to keep their full complement of employees. Others have dipped into savings or taken out second mortgages to keep their doors open or to avoid cutting back employee hours.

That’s incredible, when you think about

it, and when we have a chance to thank small business and support it, we should take it.

We’ll have that opportunity on Small Business Saturday.

Small Business Saturday is the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the Saturday after Black Friday, when a time for families to wake early, sit in traffic, compete with other drivers for decent parking spots, jostle with crowds and stand in line to buy things probably no one asked for or really wants.

Small Business Saturday is the opposite of that.

The campaign to “shop small” on the Saturday after Thanksgiving started in 2010 as an effort to give small businesses—many of which were struggling to get out of the red after a long recession—a much needed shot in the arm.

Since then, it has become a powerful movement to give back to the brick-and-

mortar establishments that line our Main Streets and keep our communities vibrant.

The concept is simple: Instead of sitting at home and ordering online or “one-stopshopping” at the nearest “big-box” store, you shop at small, locally-owned businesses for things you simply can’t find at the mall, and instead of dealing with temporary workers who don’t know the merchandise, there’s a good chance you’ll be dealing directly with the owner, who cares very much about making you happy so you’ll come back time and again throughout the year.

And like Black Friday, Small Business Saturday comes with its own deals and discounts.

Shoppers are wising up to Small Business Saturday. Last year, shoppers spent $5.7 billion at locally-owned shops and restaurants on Small Business Saturday, according to a survey conducted by American Express and

the National Federation of Independent Business. Last year’s total marked a 3.6 percent increase over 2012’s event.

It’s strange to think that doing something so modest can have such a big impact, but it does. When you shop local and shop small, you’re supporting your friends and neighbors. You’re supporting your community.

When you shop at a chain store, most of the money goes back to some corporate office somewhere, but when you shop on Main Street, most of that money stays on Main Street.

This holiday season, make a difference in your community: Shop local on Small Business Saturday.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ■ Kim Clarke Maisch is the Illinois state director of the National Federation of Independent Business, the nation’s leading smallbusiness association.

Letters to the editor Opportunity to make a difference at Chaddock

As the harvest season winds down, most of us are being blessed with a record crop. I am writing to encourage area farmers to remember the children at Chaddock and the Chaddock Agricultural Partnership as they count their blessings. Chaddock specializes in the emotional and psychological treatment of children, many from our area, who have been severely abused and neglected. In order to expand and help even more children, they are planning to build a new school on their campus in Quincy. Area producers can help provide funding for this important project by donating grain through the Chaddock Agricultural Partnership. Besides helping Chaddock and the hundreds of children they serve every year, there could be significant tax advantages in participating.

Most of us are experiencing once-in-a-lifetime yields.

This opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of innocent children who have been abused and traumatized is just as rare. Please visit www.chaddock.org or phone them at 217-222-0034 to learn more about the work they do and the lives they save.

MARSHA AWE Ambassador for Chaddock Bluffs, Ill.

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The Coonridge Digest: Freida Marie Crump

'Shazam!' – a day in the life of Susan Greetings from the Ridge Once upon a time in a faraway school system a wise old wizard dropped himself right in the middle of a faculty meeting. The school had often been visited by alien creatures. . . food inspectors, fire and safety folks, and an army of workshop leaders who’d teach the teachers how to teach the current governmental mandates, but they’d never been visited by a real live wizard.

“Shazam!” he shouted as he touched his staff down upon the stack of common core curriculum handouts.

Even the Jr. High teachers who were accustomed to strange and dangerous creatures drew back in horror.

The wizard drew himself up his full stature and commanded, “Come with me!” and in the blink of an eye and a whiff of chalk dust the entire faculty was transported to small bedroom. The math teacher looked out the window and saw that the sun was just coming up. “It’s morning!” she shouted. Said the wizard, “I know. I can do that.”

And at that moment an alarm went off and a small figure began to stir underneath the covers.

“We’re in someone’s bedroom!” whispered the volleyball coach. “Good thinking, Coach,” said the Wizard.

“And beginning now you will spend a day with Susan.”

When Susan sat up and rubbed the sleep from her eyes she did not notice the crowd of teachers in her bedroom.

A voice from downstairs: “Susan! It’s 5:30! Get yourself up and ready!”

“5:30?” asked the principal. “Isn’t that a little early?”

Another voice from down the stairs: “You’ve got early bird choir practice at 6:30! You know how your director gets when you’re late!” Susan jumped from her bed, showered, then ran down the stairs with a head full of wetness and her mother handed her two warm Pop-tarts then shuffled her into the family van.

“This is ridiculous,” said the basketball coach. The music teacher glared at him, “Like you don’t have early morning practices?” He frowned. “Yes, but that’s a sport.” The music teacher slapped him with a music folder just as the bell rang to begin the first period of the day.

Hour after hour, class after class, the entire faculty followed Susan throughout her school day as she collected her assignments to be done by the next day’s class. When the last bell rang the drama teacher said, “Whew! That wore me out!” The wizard peered down from in imperial height and said, “You ain’t seen nothin’ yet, Bubba,” and the teachers were magically whisked down the hall to basketball practice. “I’m glad I don’t run laps any longer,” said the volleyball coach as Susan made her 12th circuit around the huge gymnasium.

When Susan ran out of the school her mother was there in the parking lot, motor running. “Hop in, sister!

We’ve only got 20 minutes to get to dance class!” and

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The wizard peered down from in imperial height and said, ‘You ain’t seen nothin’ yet, Bubba,’ and the teachers were magically whisked down the hall to basketball practice.”

she handed Susan a chicken salad sandwich and a bag of chips. They both knew that if you were late for dance class you were cut from the squad that was to perform at Disney World that summer. The sun had long since dipped below the western horizon by the time the dancers had finished for the night and the history teacher moaned, “Can we go home now?” The wizard looked at him and grinned. “Sure. As soon as play rehearsal is finished!” and the group sped on toward the theatre for two more hours of work. It was ten p.m. by the time the tired teachers traipsed into Susan’s house. “I just want to go to bed,” complained the librarian. “Bed?” said the Wizard. “When do you think Susan has time to do her homework? The night has just begun!” and the faculty followed Susan up the stairs to her bedroom for a final hour’s worth of hitting the books.

Finally the football coach had enough. “This is ridiculous!” he shouted. “Nobody can be expected to do their best work with this kind of schedule!” The baseball coach agreed. “Yeah! Somebody ought to cut the kid some slack!”

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100 Years Ago Nov. 18, 1914 The meeting to be held at the court house on Friday December 4, means much to Pike county, and this day will no doubt be a red letter day in the history of Pike county’s prosperity, for it is contemplated at that time to form a permanent Farm Bureau and lay plans for securing the services of a farm expert, whose services will be at the command of all the farmers of Pike county.

The Pittsfield Thanksgiving service has been arranged by the local ministers to be held at the Methodist church Nov. 26. At the service the annual offering for the poor will be taken.

An examination for the postmaster at Summer Hill was scheduled to be held in Pittsfield Saturday, but no applicant appeared.

Doctor F. M. Thurmon, of Pearl, is putting in a waterworks system in that village on his own hook. The water will be furnished by the Miller spring on a hill at the edge of town.

The mains are now laid pretty much all over the town.

Harry Miller and Junior Lewis and wife went down to Dr. Fred Gay’s at Rockport Friday, and from there the men folks went on to Gilgal for a couple of days’ duck shooting. They report rather poor luck.

The Pittsfield basketball team went over to Hannibal Saturday and beat the Hannibal YMCA 51-15.

The CIPS company is preparing to install some more arc lights – one at each entrance to the courthouse park and at various other corners about town.

75 Years Ago Nov. 15, 1939 The Saukee Indians finished the greatest football season enjoyed by any Pittsfield team since 1928, Friday night, by romping on Winchester 320. Their season record is 7 and 2.

Miss Lena Henry, principal of the East school in Pittsfield, has resigned

her position, effective December 1, and will be married later that month to Ebon Coll of Cambridge, Ill. Her place as principal will be taken by Miss Minna Baugh, who taught in the Pittsfield high school before serving a term as County Superintendent of Schools, and is well qualified to hold her new position.

The depot in Maysville is now deserted. For many years it was the scene of lively activity when the trains came in. Many people living in Pittsfield remember when this now vacant platform was crowded with passengers and baggage two and three times a day. In 1925 the evening passenger trains between Pittsfield and Maysville were discontinued and section foreman James Ducey started operation of the bus known as the “puddle jumper” and “Leaping Lena.” The bus was abandoned in 1934.

Excavation work has begun for a $64,000 addition to the Brown Shoe factory in Pittsfield. The plant employs over 300 people, and they are currently producing over 4000 pairs of shoes per day.

Eldon Atwood, Pittsfield high school graduate, is an ace passer and backfield runner for the Leatherneck football team of Western Illinois State Teachers College.

50 Years Ago Nov. 18, 1964 More than 125 students, instructors and others are climaxing 11 weeks of effort as they produce “The Music Man” at Pittsfield High School. Directors are Jon Robb, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rosene, Athene Schimmel, and Marcia Hillebrenner.

The Perry P.T.A. variety show was a big success Saturday night at the Perry gymnasium. One of the featured acts was Linda Thiele, backed by dancing girls, Roberta Reeves, Mary Ann Morath, Terry Thiele, Rosalee Urven, Annelle Whitmore, Janet Hannant, Karen Six and Rhonda

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

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125 Years Ago Nov. 14, 1889 Republican President Benjamin Harrison did well to issue his Thanksgiving proclamation before the election of Tuesday last. If he had delayed it for a week, perhaps he would not have felt thankful at all, as there were democratic gains in many parts of the country.

Keep your eye on the Australian voting system. It is the power that will secure purity of the ballot and the consequent overthrow of the republican party.

G. W. Hanks of Detroit gathered and sold from 20 acres of ground, 1570 bushels of corn, an average of 78½ bushels per acre. It was sold at 27½ cents per bushel. Who can beat the yield?

The ladies of St. Mary’s Catholic church will furnish dinner and supper on Thanksgiving Day in the Odd Fellows’ hall; meals, 25 cents.

Revival services at the Pittsfield Christian church every evening. Subject for Lord’s Day morning, “Glorying in the Cross,” evening, “What shall I do to be saved?” Public cordially invited to attend these meetings.

A lady preacher is going to hold a series of meetings at the Free Methodist church in El Dara this week.

On Sunday morning last, Sheriff Windmiller discovered than an attempt was being made to break jail by the prisoners confined therein. They had loosened a piece of metal and were digging through the bricks behind it.

“Really?” said the wizard. “And what is your response when one of your students tells you they have a conflict?” The basketball coach was the first to respond.

“Well, they just don’t play the next game. You’ve got to have some rules.” “They run laps in volleyball if they miss a practice,” said Mrs. Set & Spike. The drama coach chimed in: “There’s no excuse for being late or missing a rehearsal. You’ve got to teach the kids to be responsible!”

The wizard could only stare at them in wonder and disbelief. “And who among you could keep up this schedule for nine months running?” The teachers and coaches stared at their shoelaces, happy that there are no such things as wizards.

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

Bowman.

Agreement was reached to have a preliminary survey made for a possible improved modern airport in Pittsfield at a meeting of the city council Tuesday night.

Mrs. Dora Couch of Nebo has returned home from Blessing Hospital after spending a week and half there.

The Pittsfield Saukees closed out their season with a 7-0 victory over Unity Friday night. The only score was a 12-yard run by Dennis McCartney, followed by Paul Ransom kicking the extra point. The Saukees end the season with a 5-3 record.

The Pleasant Hill Wolves easily defeated Calhoun Friday night in Pleasant Hill, 25-6. The Wolves end the season with a 7-1-1 record.

Linda Ehlert and Bill Lacey were the queen and king of the East Pike Harvest Festival, held Sat. October 31 at the East Pike Gymnasium.

25 Years Ago Nov. 15, 1989 CIE construction is on schedule, and the Valley City bridges will open in 1990. The westbound structure is 90% completed, and the eastbound bridge is 65% complete.

Superintendent James Steinman has announced that he will seek reelection to the office of Regional Superintendent of Schools, an office he has held since 1974.

Not only were Harry Gleckler of New Salem and Karen Puckett of Pittsfield returned to the Pikeland Unit 10 school board by the voters, but they were also returned to their offices by their fellow board members; Gleckler as president, and Puckett as secretary.

The Pittsfield Church of the Nazarene held a special Veterans Day service Sunday morning, honoring Pike County veterans. The flag was presented by the Legion color guard, consisting of Max Bartlett, John

Gleckler, Keith Cox, Jack Jones, Jim McIntire, Don Snyder and Post Commander Gene Zumwalt.

Wal-Mart has been in Pittsfield for seven years, since 1982. Of the store’s 85 current associates, 19 are seven-year veterans from the beginning of the store.

Anna Speckhart, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Dan Speckhart, was guest of honor at a family dinner Sunday celebrating her first birthday, Nov. 14.

10 Years Ago Nov. 17, 2004 After another marathon session of cutting expenses, transferring funds and arguing, the county board again has a balanced budget. Part of the shortfall comes from the fact that the quarter per cent increase in sales tax the voters approved at the Nov. 2 election will not become available to the county until next September at the earliest.

Radio station WBBA owners Jack Hull and David Fuhler had a ribboncutting ceremony to dedicate the station’s Wayne Ator room Saturday morning. The open house also marked the station’s 50-year anniversary.

May 24’s disastrous storm had some long-lasting effects on the Pike County courthouse grounds, as it damaged many trees and bent the flagpole on the south side of the courthouse. Board member Harry Wright has set up a fund for contributions to a restoration effort. He estimates that a new 50-foot flagpole will cost around $2,000.

Griggsville-Perry grade school coach Kenny Stauffer reached another milestone Friday, Nov. 5th with his 500th career eight grade win. Three more wins last week put the legendary coach’s eighth grade record at 503-157.

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THANK YOU: The Pittsfield Fire Dept. would like to thank the following businesses for their support in making the 33rd Annual Pittsfield Fireman’s Dance a continued success.

We live in a wonderful community with such loyal supporters.

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Shirley A. Sperling, 74 of Winchester died Wednesday Nov. 5, 2014 at the Scott County Nursing Center.

She was born August 22, 1940 in Florence the daughter of the late Charles and Helen Wade Davis.

She married Bill Sperling June 13, 1991 and he preceded her in death in 2008. Also preceding her were her brothers Don Davis (surviving wife Joyce Davis of Winchester) Archie Davis (surviving wife Wanda Davis of Sherman) two infant sisters and a step daughter Cindy Collom.

Shirley attended Milton schools; she was a member of the Florence United Methodist Church, the Women’s Golf League at Plum Creek and a few card clubs in the area. She worked as a supervisor at the Jacksonville Developmental Center for many years.

Surviving are her children Rick (Erlita) Howland, Rita Howland, Bill Collom all of Winchester, and Randy (Carrie) Howland of Emmington, step-daughter Cheryl Newsback of Florence, 10 grandchildren, 11 great -grandchildren, brothers Jake (Phyllis) Davis of Texas, Bruce (Charlotte) Davis of California, Bill (Viola) Davis of Jacksonville, sisters Joyce K. Havens and Janis May Davis both of Winchester..

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday Nov. 11, 2014 at the Coonrod Funeral Home in Winchester.

Burial will be in the Winchester City Cemetery. Friends called Monday at the funeral home where the family met with friends. Memorials can be made to the Winchester Community Outreach Center, Winchester EMS or Diabetes Association.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.airsman-hires.com

Ty Carl Prentice Rylander, 20 of Pittsfield died Monday, Nov. 17, 2014. Ty was born July 20, 1994, a son of Steve and Gina Prentice Rylander of Pittsfield.

Ty was in his second year as an ag business major at Western Illinois University. He was a 2013 graduate of Pittsfield High School where he was a member of the Saukee football, basketball and baseball teams.

He was an active member of the Pittsfield FFA and the AGS fraternity.

Ty never knew a stranger. He was well known for his infectious smile and silly giggle. He was a jokester and loved being the life of the party.

Ty loved sports, the outdoors, his many buddies, and his family. He loved working at Leo’s and Gianni’s Pizza, working at FS and working on the farm with his Uncle Rod. In addition to his parents, Ty is survived by his maternal grandmother, Mary Lea Prentice of Pittsfield and his paternal grandparents, Carl and Charlotte Rylander of Quincy. He is also survived by three sisters: Erin (Chris) Verbeck, Kate Lagemann and Abby Lagemann in addition to a special nephew, Cal LeRoy Verbeck.Also surviving is an uncle, Rodney (Cindy) Prentice and an aunt, Kim (Bill) Veihl and cousins, Ryan (Jessi) Prentice, Amy Prentice, Megan (Paul) Schlabs, Carter and Cooper Veihl, Emily Kvorka, Molly Gillis, Scarlett Schlabs, Kelsi Burton and Karlie Jo Kendall. Ty also enjoyed many cousins in Michigan, Macomb and a special Aunt Carrie in Spokane, Wash.

Ty was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Dr. Richmond Prentice and paternal great-grandmother, Hazel Huston.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Pittsfield United Methodist Church with Rev. Dave Kelly officiating.

Visitation will be held Friday, Nov. 21, from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield.

Interment will be in the Oakwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Saukee Nation or Pittsfield FFA. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.nieburfh. com. The Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield has been entrusted with the service.

Helen Hampshire Helen Eloise Fee Hampsmire, 92, of Barry, died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014, in her home.

She was born Aug. 6, 1922, in Barry to Zane and Nina (Fitch) Fee. She married Floyd V. Hampsmire June 7, 1940, in Palmyra, Mo. He preceded her in death Oct. 25, 2011.

She is survived by one son, Gary Hampsmire of Springfield.

She is also survived by one brother, Richard Fee of Oswego.

In addition to her parents and her husband she was also preceded in death by one son, Roger Hampsmire, three brothers Edwin Fee, Donald Fee and William Fee and a sister Marilene Schmidt.

Helen was born and raised in Barry where she spent most of her life. She had also lived in Quincy and Jacksonville.

She was a housewife and had worked at Block and Kuhl in Quincy as a beautician and had operated a beauty shop in her home. For years she showed Tennessee Walking horses with Floyd. She enjoyed her dogs, cats and horses. She also loved family gatherings.

Visitation will be held from 5 - 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry.

Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery in Barry.

Memorials are suggested to the Barry United Methodist Church.

Online condolences can be sent to kirganfh.com.

Annabelle Bainter Annabelle Mae Bainter, 84, of Van Buren, Ark, formerly of Hannibal, Mo., died Monday, Nov. 17, 2014 at her home.

She was born Feb. 3, 1930, in Palmyra, Mo., to the late William and Lillian Snodgrass. She was retired from Motorola Corp. in Quincy, and was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Bainter.

She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Grazier of Van Buren; two sisters, Martha Swanson of Palmyra, Mo., and Irene Durst of LaGrange, Mo.; two brothers, Wayne and Pat Snodgrass, both of Palmyra, Mo.; two grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday, Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry.

Visitation will be Thursday, November 20, noon until time of services .

Burial will be at Kinderhook Cemetery in Kinderhook following the service.

The Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry is handling arrangements. On-line condolences may be left at nieburfh.com.

Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association or to the Parkinson’s Foundation.

Edna M. Herron Edna Mae Herron, 87, of the Pittsfield Manor and formerly of Pleasant Hill, died Sunday afternoon, Nov. 9 at Pittsfield Manor.

Edna was born March 21, 1927 in Mozier, a daughter of Elmer and Icy Coonrod. She married Richard Herron, Jr. Feb. 14, 1952 in Hardin.

Richard died July 17, 2005.

Edna had been employed by the Brown Shoe Company. She was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include two daughters, Sherry Schlieper of Nebo and Karen Cooper of Winchester, nine grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and a brother, Paul (Joan) Coonrod of Jerseyville.

Edna was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers, Robert Coonrod and Gene Coonrod and by a grandson, Timothy Brogdon.

Cremation rites were accorded.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, Nov. 20. at 2 p.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill. There is no visitation, however, friends are invited to the memorial service.

Memorials may be made to the family.

Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is handling the arrangements.

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Luetta Kay Klaas, 72, Pearl died.

Monday, Nov. 17, 2014 at Memorial Health Center in Springfield.

She was born Feb. 26, 1942 in Alsey, daughter of the late Frank and Della M. (Hemworth) Sanders.

She married Ted Klaas Oct. 8, 1983, and he survives in Pearl.

She retired as a nursing home supervisor of housekeeping and laundry in Winchester.

She was a member of Alsey Baptist Church and the Winchester bowling team.

Survivors include her husband; four sons, Tim and Buddy Wooldridge, both of Pearl, Ken Wooldridge of Kentucky and Steve Wooldridge of Pearl; two daughters, Brenda Booth of Pearl and Debbie Wooldridge of Woodson; 23 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren; four brothers. Steve Sanders of Glasco, David Sanders of Alsey, Paul Sanders of Roodhouse, Charles Sanders of Alsey; a sister, Debbie Wells of Alsey; and a stepdaughter, Diane Douglas of Missouri.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a granddaughter, Aimee Booth; a brother, Bob Sanders; and two sisters, Mary Elizabeth Sanders and Mary Jean Castleberry.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014 at Hanks-Gress Funeral Home in Pearl.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21, also at the funeral home in Pearl. Pastor Gary Wells will officiate.

Burial will take place in Green Pond Cemetery in Pearl.

Memorials may be given to the family.

State announces LIHEAP winter energy assistance program enrollment The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced all eligible individuals can begin applying for winter heating assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.

Under LIHEAP, utility bill payments are made on behalf of certain lowincome households.

“As winter approaches, I’m reminding all Illinois residents that help is available to warm your homes,” Gov. Pat Quinn said. “I encourage all those eligible to apply so we can make certain that Illinois’s most vulnerable citizens remain healthy, safe, and warm this winter.”

Clients must bring all required documentation when applying for assistance, including: Proof of gross income from all household members for the 30-day income period beginning with the date of the application.

A copy of their current heat and electric bills issued within the last 30 days (if they pay for their energy directly).

A copy of their rental agreement (if they are renting) showing that utilities are included, the monthly rental amount and landlord contact information.

Proof of Social Security numbers for all household members.

Proof that their household received TANF or other benefits, such as Medical Eligibility or SNAP, if receiving assistance from the Illinois Department of Human Services.

“Thanks to the LIHEAP program, Illinois families can feel confident that they will remain safe and warm in their homes this winter without the worry of burdensome energy bills,” DCEO Director Adam Pollet said.

The agency’s Office of Energy Assistance administers the program.

LIHEAP is a state and federally funded energy assistance program for low-income families in which heating bill payments are made on behalf of households.

LIHEAP applications are processed through a network of 35 local administering agencies around the state.

A single-person household can qualify with a monthly income of up to $1,459; a two-person household up to $1,966; a family of three can earn up to $2,474; and a family of four can earn up to $2,981.

Benefits are paid directly to energy vendors on behalf of eligible households.

The exception is households whose heating costs are included in their rent.

Applications will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis until funding is exhausted.

Households that use propane gas to heat their homes and are incomeeligible are encouraged to contact their local administering agency to apply for energy assistance.

For a complete listing of LIHEAP’s local administering agencies and additional information about the program, go to www.liheapIllinois.com, or call the energy assistance toll-free hotline at 1‑877‑411-WARM.

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Pittsfield, Illinois

Illini Community Hospital gives construction update for the week Construction crews continue to make progress on Phase 1 of Illini Community Hospital’s two-phase construction project that began in July of this year.

However, the opening of the new space above the Emergency Department will be later than originally expected.

“We had believed that the Illinois Department of Public Health would not have to do an inspection of this area prior to opening because it was more of a clinic area than a true hospital setting,” Kathy Hull, Illini president and CEO, said. “However, we found out last week that IDPH does want to do an inspection, and that will not occur until 30-90 days after construction completion. Obviously, we’re hoping for the shorter time frame but it’s really out of our control once the construction is completed.”

The area is tentatively scheduled to be completed by the end of this month.

IDPH will then come and do the inspection within the 30-90 day span following completion.

As long as IDPH finds no issues with the new space, it will begin to be utilized immediately after the inspection is complete.

“Our goal is to have the space be 100-percent ready for inspec-

tion,” Hull said. “We do not want to have anything that has to be fixed because that would require yet another inspection from IDPH. We want to get it done correctly the first time so we can begin to use the area as soon as possible.”

With the delay in opening the new space for the Consulting Physician Clinic and the Outpatient/ Oncology area, adjustments will be made as to not cease construction progress.

Phase 2 is slated to begin in December and will start as scheduled.

“We are going to move the Consulting Physician Clinic to another area of the hospital as a temporary move,” Hull said. “This will allow crews to begin with Phase 2 which includes completely gutting the Strauss Wing which currently houses the CPC. We will keep the public informed on where the temporary Consulting Physician Clinic will be located within our facility and will have additional signage and information for those who will visit their physician here. We know this will be a minor change in routine for everyone but we ask for everyone’s patience as we work to open the new space as the rules and regulations of IDPH allow.”

Crews will work this week to lay

flooring.

The ceramic flooring in the bathrooms in the new space is complete, and the resilient flooring that will cover the rest of the area will begin this week.

Doors are also in the process of being hung and the second coat of paint is expected soon.

The other part of Phase 1 includes the 2,720-square-foot addition to the west end of the facility.

Brickwork is progressing as scheduled and roofing work was completed last week.

Crew also placed the rooftop units for both the new addition and the currently unused space above the Emergency Department earlier this week.

“The brickwork looks great and since we’ve had pretty good weather, it has gone fairly quickly,” Hull said. “Our goal for this portion of the project is to get it completely enclosed before the winter weather really hits. As long as things continue going as well as they have been, we should reach that goal with no issue.”

If any member of the community has questions or concerns about the construction project, please contact Illini Community Hospital at 217-285-2113, extension 3810.

5th annual Small Business Saturday coming up next Saturday First there was Black Friday, then Cyber Monday.

On Nov. 29 comes the fifth annual Small Business Saturday, a day to support the local businesses that create jobs, boost the economy, and preserve neighborhoods around the country.

Small Business Saturday is a national movement to drive shoppers to local merchants across the U.S. The inaugural Small Business Saturday was held in 2010, and according to American Express, last year over $5.5 billion of consumer spending has been attributed to Small Business Saturday.

The Pike County Chamber of Commerce will continue its tradition of promoting local shopping by again being a Neighborhood Champion for Small Business Saturday.

“We are taking this opportunity to remind the residents of the county of the importance of supporting local businesses on this busy shopping day. We are fortunate to have many wonderful small businesses in Pike County,”

Kaye Iftner, Pike County Chamber executive director, said. “They are our neighbors and our friends.

When you do business with these folks you simultaneously help create jobs, fund more local services through sales tax, and promote community development. Small Business Saturday recognizes the critical role small businesses play in Pike County. “ Iftner reminds residents that in March the voters of Pike County passed a one-percent school utilities tax.

Based upon historical sales tax information, the revenue for our four school districts should total $895,000 per year.

That means now more than ever it is important to shop locally.

“Spending locally has always made sense for Pike County,” Iftner said. “These business owners live in our communities, care about them, and invest in them. Now, when you do your holiday shopping, think about what that one penny on the dollar does for our schools and our kids. We remind everyone to ‘Live Pike, Love Pike

and Spend Pike.’ Before you jump in a car or go online to shop, please think about the benefits of spending first in our home county. When we shop locally everybody wins, especially our kids.”

A number of local businesses will have special promotions on Small Business Saturday, according to Iftner.

You will find the details on the Chamber’s web site, www.pikeil. org, or on Facebook at Pike County Illinois Chamber.

According to the 3/50 Project, which encourages supporters to spend $50 per month in their three favorite local businesses, $68 of every $100 spent stays in our community when we shop at a locally owned business versus only $43 when shopping at a non-local business.

Small Business Saturday is a nation-wide effort started by American Express and sponsored by several other businesses.

For information about Small Business Saturday contact Kaye Iftner at the Pike County Chamber of Commerce, 217-285-2971.

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Wednesday, November 19, 2014

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Milton

Milton Community Center getting a facelift The Milton Community Center Board is preparing for renovations starting the first of the year, they will be cleaning out kitchen items, dishes and other things that are no longer used at the Community Center. The Board would like to donate the piano that has been in the Community Center for years.

If anyone knows what family or individuals donated the piano to the Milton Community Center, that information would be greatly appreciated. The Board would like to give first chance on the piano to a member of the family that donated it originally. To reserve the Milton Community Center for a family reunion, party or event, please contact Sherry Ottwell at the OK Hair Corral 723-4014 or at home 723-4332. Milton Community Center Board members are Kay Sanderson, Sherry Ottwell, Glenn McConnell, Deb Helm, Rodney Howland and Stephanie Butler.

Milton Christian Church was able to pack just under 200 boxes for Operation Christmas Chld this year.This organization sends shoeboxes filled with toys, necessities, school supplies for needy children around the world. We would like to thank everyone who donated supplies, boxes, money and time toward the project. Anyone else who would like to get involved is asked to call the church at 723-4034 or Claire Smith at 285-5560. Please save those empty shoe boxes for us. They can be dropped off at the church, we are already working toward next year! Again, a big Thank You!!

Before you know it, Christmas will be upon us. The Village of Milton would greatly appreciate donations for new Christmas decorations as well as donations towards upkeep and repairs to the beautiful decorations we currently have. Donations

By KARRIE SPANN 723-4262 can be mailed to Village of Milton, Christmas Decoration Fund, PO Box 68, Milton, Illinois 62352. Thanks to our generous community our town square is really beautiful during the holidays. We truly appreciate your continued support.

What a great Saturday at the East Pike Lending Library in Detroit. There were around 20 visitors, including six for the volunteer orientation. During the volunteer orientation, they had a visitor from the Pittsfield Book Club with a monetary donation.

Their gift will help to pay the Library’s electric bill for one month and the internet for two months. Thank you so much!!

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and other area news Don’t miss the deer expo at the Pittsfield Assembly “Good health and good sense are two of life’s greatest blessings”.

Birthdays and Anniversaries for this week are: Nov.19 -- Joyce Boren, Timothy Blacketer, Berlyn Thomas; Nov.20 -- Elizabeth Lipcamon, December Butler, Kara Puterbaugh; Nov.21 -- Jonathan Scott; Nov.22 -- Nancy Smith; Nov.23 -- Bobby Hutton; Nov.25 -- Rena and Ted Waddell Prayer requests: April Myers, Angie Lin, the Tom and Sue Barger family, Brian Himmel, Becky Phillips, Betty Collins, Bob Rue, Brenda and Darold Garner, Connie McFall, Debbie Fitzpatrick, David Brawdy, Dianna Ruble, Eric Wilson, Heather Alvey, Jeanette Doran, Josh Bennett, Karen McCullen, Leroy Leonard, Mary Crane, Missionary Mike Leonard and family, Monica Ruble, Ona Ogle, Roger Woods, Radar Grim, Roger Bonnett, Roger and Brenda Pennock, Velma Ottwell, Vicki Brackett and family, and pray especially for the new Illinois state governor, our Pike County board, and for the United States of America. “ And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares. For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.” Luke 21:34, 35, 36 Tonight, Wednesday, Nov.19, is the annual deer expo at the Assembly of God Church in Pittsfield. All you, deer hunters, and those of us who do not hunt but are for deer being hunted, please make plans to attend. This starts at 5:30 p.m. and everyone is welcome. This is a reach out ministry provided by the Assembly of God Church.

Here are upcoming evetns at the Pike County Senior Center at 220 West Adams, PittsfieldCome on out and enjoy the entertainment!! Please pay close attention to the times of each event because they are not all the same.

Saturday, Nov. 29, 7 p.m. Born Again Saturday, Dec. 6, 6 p.m. – Bluegrass Thursday, Dec. 11, 4:30 - 6:30 – Fish fry Saturday, Dec.13, 7 – Here Say Saturday, Dec. 20 7 – Bugg Family Christmas Show Saturday, Jan. 3 7 – Kinfolks There will be an Old Time Christmas Homecoming (Gaither Style) at the Grace Center in Roodhouse, Saturday afternoon starting at 1 p.m., Nov. 22. Various gospel groups or soloists will be featured which includes: Anticipation; Gospel Strings; Solid Rock; Ron Senters; Pam and Mark Fisher; Gary Eby; Ed Sinclair; Saved By Grace; Keith Jones; Wayne Marquis; Randy Burnett; Dan Wilson with Hearts 4 One; Paddy Liles; The Peeks; Rod Nickelson; Living Proof; Sonshiners; Joybells; Stan Lowe; Tom Jones; and Marlene Wiker. The public is invited. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Grace Center food pantry. What a wonderful day is being planned.

Have you made plans for Thanksgiving dinner? If you haven’t, and there is only the two of you or just you, keep in mind that there are restaurants that will be serving Thanksgiving dinner. No need to fix a huge meal, and have leftovers enough to feed an army.

The Cardinal Inn in Pittsfield will be serving dinner Thanksgiving day from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., And here is something else that sounds like fun. Saturday, Dec. 6, the “Hi Neighbor Club” will be hosting a Christamas Shopping Trip that will take all the shoppers by bus to the South County Mall and the Chesterfield Mall. The bus will leave the Hull Community Building at 7 a.m. and will be returning to the same

building at 9 p.m. (There is an American Girl Doll Store at Chesterfield if anyone needs to do any shopping there.) To sign up to go on this full day of shopping, fun trip, please call Sherri at 1-217-426-4521.

Recycling -- Friday -- 9:30 - 1:30 -- by Bowlers Universe.

Never too late to start saving those General Mills’ boxtops.

Trivia Answers from Last Week: 1. Who invented dynamite and what prize is this inventor famous for? (Alfred Nobel -- the Nobel Peace Prize) 2. When the Lord wanted Gideon to conquer the Midianites, how many men were chosen to help him?

(300) 3. What famous event happened at a 600 acre dairy farm in New York August 15th - 18th, 1969? (Woodstock) 4. Who was the father of the man who never used a razor on his head?

(Manoah -- Samson’s father) 5. In what town did James Earl Ray live in prior to the assassination of Martin Luther King? (Quincy, Illinois) Trivia Questions for This Week: 1. What was the name of FDR’s dog?

2. How many wives did Samson have?

3. After Dwight D. Eisenhower’s second term expired, he bought a farm to retire. Where was the farm located?

4. How many years did Samson judge Israel?

5. Which future U.S. President watched the Lincoln funeral procession from an upstairs window in his house in New York City?

6. What did the lords of the Philistines offer Delilah if she could find out where Samson’s strength came from?

Connie McAdams traveled to Poplar Bluff, Mo. Nov. 1 to spend the weekend with daughter and her husband, Angie and Doug Wheelehon. Angie and Connie drove down to Memphis for the India Festival which Angie attends every year.

They ate authentic Indian food and enjoyed Indian dancing. Sunday, they attended Mass at St. Mary’s which is the oldest Catholic Church in Memphis. They topped off the day by visiting the Civil Rights Museum where Martin Luther King was killed. It was quite an experience going back in time to the 1960’s, and it definitely left an imprint on their hearts.

Don and Karen Loos and daughter Cindi of St. Louis and Everett and Judy Dean spent Sunday, Nov.9, with Anna Mae Dean.

Dinner guests of Betty Carnes on Sunday, Nov.16, were Greg and Sandi Carnes, Kevin and Tricia Carnes, Kent and Marty Carnes, and Leecia Carnes.

News from the Village of Florence (as told by Mayor Nancy Kurpaitis): Joanne Knapp had surgery in Quincy recently and came home Monday, Nov.10. Help came for Joanne when she was admitted to the hospital since her two beautiful dogs needed care. Florence resident Bill Wigger, Sr. and Jeanie Gobel jumped right in and did what was necessary to make sure Joanne’s “babies” Sophie and Buddie were safe, happy, and well walked. Bill and Jeanie kept in contact with Joanne to make sure she knew all was well at home, hoping this would make her feel better. Bill and Jeanie have been instrumental in helping with Joanne’s needs during her hospital stay and now recovery. You really don’t know your true friends and neighbors until you need them!!

News from the Missouri Bunch (as told by Sharon Straus): “Well it has been awhile since any of you have heard from the Missouri bunch so will try to catch you up. It has been a very busy time for Roger and I. We have totally renovated three of our houses, and two of the apartments at the Senior Housing here in Philadelphia, Mo., in the past few

By WYVETTA DAVIS 285-4880 months. We have discovered we are a little old for all that but I do think it keeps us well and healthy. We have brought Debby home from the nursing home where she had been for several months. Oh, to catch you up, she fell and landed upside a tree, busted a big hole in her head, and broke her arm in three places. Needless to say, it has been a rough road but she is doing much better now, praise God. Roger and I went deer hunting. Saw a lot of them but really don’t want to shoot one unless a real trophy walked by. Just like to be there and watch them. Went to football game in Palmyra where our grandson plays on the team. They are playing in districts and won the quarter finals. So very proud of him.

Also went to our youngest granddaughter’s basketball game. Going to both games and hunting twice. Nobody had to rock me to sleep.

Darold came by for a short visit one day recently. He had come out to see Deb and stopped by to see us while he was in town. He doesn’t often get very far from home due to Brenda’s health so it was good to see him. We have had revival at our church where Brother Tim Stowe from Texas spoke each evening. It was a total blessing to have him here. He spoke on reviving ourselves in God’s word which is something we need to be reminded of often as His Word, the Bible, is made up of 66 love letters written to us.

Can you imagine not opening a love letter sent to you? Well if you haven’t read your Bible lately that is exactly what you are doing. We have been on several short vacations this year. We bought a travel trailer and took it to Table Rock Lake near Eureka Springs, Arkansas, and Branson, Mo., parked it on the lake and traveled around both places. Also went to Red Rock Lake in Iowa and visited lots of interesting old villages and had a “hook in” where I was able to work on one of my hooked rugs one whole day and shop at all the vendors. What fun! Then recently we had a four-day vacation in Iowa again visiting all the little villages in Vanburen County. That was our last hoorah before we winterized the camper but we do plan to take it and go south this winter after Christmas sometime. Goodbye cold weather! Well this will catch you up a little. Blessings to all and have a wonderful Thanksgiving and a blessed Christmas”.

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

“Be a lifter, not a leaner”.

God bless and have a great week.

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Nebo Coon hunt to benefit D.O.G. House activities Nov. 28 Friday, Nov. 28 is the Spring Creek coon hunt from 5 - 11 p.m. Prizes will be given for the youngest and oldest hunters, smallest, largest and most coons. There will be a gun raffle with three guns being offered – a 223 Armalite, a 22 WMR Henry and 243 Weatherby. Tickets are $10 each or three for $20. All three guns will be given away individually but early winner’s names will be placed back in the draw. The entry fee includes a meal. The event is hosted by and will benefit the D.O.G. House in Nebo.

The Nebo Community Club will have its next meeting Thursday, Dec 4 at 7pm at the Community Club.

They will elect officers at this meeting for the new year and also finalize the “Cookies with Santa”. Please plan on attending this important meeting.

Santa Claus is coming to town in December. Friday evening Dec. 19 you can come see him at the community club and have some cookies and drinks! More information on this to come.

By Lori Clendenny 217-734-1811 loriclendenny@gmail.com

No Birthdays this week but Happy Anniversary to Mo and Samantha Daniels the 25!

Quote of the week “In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count.

It’s the life in your years.” Abraham Lincoln

Ministerial alliance's community thanksgiving service Nov. 26 The ministerial alliance’s community Thanksgiving service will be Nov. 26, Wednesday evening, at 6:30 p.m., at the Christian Church. Everyone is invited.

For those wanting to help out others in the community, you will be given an opportunity to take a tag and get winter clothing items for a child and return it at the community Christmas service which I believe is Dec. 10. Todd Miller broke three ribs a few days back and is slowly recuperating at home.

The area was saddened to hear of the passing of Sissy Davis. Sympathy goes out to her family.

For our out-of-town readers, we did get snowfall over the weekend but in most places here it did not amount to much. On Tuesday morning, we are to have chill factors close to 10 below.

Too early for all of this.

Regina Hart Root cut open several persimmons and they had spoons in them. So according to the old saying

By DEBBIE MILLER 734-2845

that means a lot of snow.

I heard Lisa is enjoying receiving cards so if you have not sent one here is her address again. Craig Hospital, Room 238, 3425 South Clarkson St., Englewood, Co. 80113.

Griggsville

Girl Scouts looking for blankets for cancer patients Girl Scout Troop # 5123 is teaming up with Illinois CancerCare Foundation to provide comfort fleece blankets for cancer patients receiving treatment to help them keep warm and comfortable.

The blankets should be fleece, 48 to 50” wide by 60” in length and plain colors are preferred. Please contact Jill Buchanan at (217) 247-7929 to donate.

Blankets can be dropped off at the North Pike District Library.

Reminder: The streets on the south side and north side of the school are one-way streets until 3:30 on school days. Please obey the laws and keep our children safe as they aren’t expecting vehicles to come from the opposite

direction!

Griggsville-Perry FFA members are selling citrus fruit, cheese/sausage boxes and snack sticks for their annual sale and would appreciate your support!

G-P schools will not be in session this Friday, Nov. 21.

Mark your calendars! The G-P junior high chorus and elementary students will present a Christmas program in the Nichol Gym in Griggsville Dec. 3 beginning at 7 p.m.

The Athletic Boosters will continue “flocking’ with the neon flamingos throughout the month of November.

They will also host a meal at the Tornadoes first home game Nov. 28.

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

The boosters are helping with funds with a few small items the teams need, as well as helping to fund a new girls softball. Your support will be greatly appreciated!

Happy belated birthday wishes go out to Veda Powers who celebrated her birthday Monday, Nov. 17.

The world is full of nice people. If you can’t find one, be one.- Nishan Panwar.

Illini Community Hospital construction update Cold weather has slowed progress on the outdoor portion of Illini Community Hospital’s construction project.

“Crews were unable to lay brick most of last week,” Kathy Hull, Illini president and CEO, said.

“We’re hoping with the slight warm up at the end of this week that they’ll be able to get the brickwork finished. If not, the construction team already has a plan in place to complete the project as scheduled.”

Work was able to be completed on the drainage system in the northwest parking lot, and the roof top heating and cooling units were set and are in the process of

being connected.

While progress outside was slowed, the inside project in the currently unused space above the Emergency Department is in the finishing stages.

“Our construction team is finishing second coats of paint, laying the resilient flooring, placing ceiling tiles, and installing countertops,” Hull said. “This portion of the project is in its final few weeks. Once complete, we will then wait the 30- to 90-day period that the Illinois Department of Public Health requires to do their inspection. The sooner we can get the construction portion finished, the sooner that inspection can be

completed which will move us one step closer to moving into the new space.”

If any member of the community has questions or concerns about the construction project, please contact Illini Community Hospital at 217-285-2113, extension 3810.

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Aubrie Westmaas ‘Expect(s) Extraordinary’ Illini’s Consulting Physician Clinic to move temporarily

By JUSTIN A. COBB Pike Press Aubrie Westmaas of Pittsfield was named Illinois Transition Student of the Year during the Illinois Statewide Transition Conference in Springfield Oct. 27-28, according to an Oct. 29 press release.

Westmaas, a junior at Pittsfield High School, received the honor in recognition of her transition plan, she said in a Nov. 14 interview, joined by her mother, Michele Westmaas.

“The committee was looking for role models for (those with) disabilities,” Aubrie Westmaas said.

They focus on gaining independence, being a good role model, and advocating for oneself and others, Michele Westmaas, who as a professional disability advocate has been attending conferences like this even before Aubrie’s birth, said.

Michele Westmaas is a regional organizer for the Illinois Association of Microboards and Cooperatives, a nonprofit organization aimed toward helping individuals with disabilities live independent, self-directed lives, according to the organization’s website, iambc.org, accessed Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 12.

Daughter Aubrie has attended conference with her mother “ever since she was old enough to come with me,” Michele said.

Aubrie was born with Kabuki syndrome, her mother said, a rare congenital disorder recent research links to mutations in certain genes encoding proteins that turn other genes on and off, according to the Kabuki Syndrome Network website, kabukisyndrome. com, accessed Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 12.

The Kabuki Syndrome Network is a nonprofit organization devoted to providing information on the disorder and providing support to patients, caregivers, and researchers.

Kabuki syndrome affects several bodily systems, including sensory systems.

“Many people with Kabuki syndrome are colorblind,” Aubrie Westmaas said. “It impacts some hearing. Many times, they have autistic-like things.”

“There are some hearing, visual, tactile, and proprioceptive (deficits), some learning challenges, fine and gross motor, feeding problems, digestive,” Michele Westmaas said. “Every sensory and body system can be impacted a little or a lot. For us, everything is pretty much a little,” she added.

Aubrie has become an advocate, both for herself and for others with disabilities.

She and her mother have founded Expect Extraordinary, Inc., a nonprof-

it organization seeking to empower individuals with disabilities to fulfill their potential to “be extraordinary,” according to the organization’s website, expectextraordinary.org, accessed Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 12.

“She (Aubrie) is really a partner in it. She comes up with ideas. She came up with the name,” she said.

Aubrie even rewrote the lyrics of the song “Extraordinary” from the Broadway musical “Pippin,” she said, but the author of the song would not license them to use it for their organization, Michele Westmaas said, so Aubrie wrote her own song for it, she said.

Aubrie loves the theater and aspires to perform on Broadway, and she has played parts in several Pittsfield High School drama productions.

Her performance skills fit well with her and her mother’s organization.

“As she approached 16 and was ready to have job experience, her skills don’t fit the typical first jobs, such as McDonald’s, but advocacy and performance fit perfectly for what we’re doing,” Michele Westmaas said.

Michele told of one instance at a conference where Aubrie had to present in front of an audience of 500, the first time before an audience that large, and it did not faze Aubrie one bit, according to her mother.

After graduating high school, Aubrie plans to study musical theater in college, Michele said.

The plan is to attend Lincoln Land Community College and then transfer from there to a college in Chicago “and with that, get connected with Chicago actors,” Aubrie said. “It’s better than just saying I’ll just land a show.”

While at LLCC, Aubrie will participate in a transitional living program hosted by Illinois School for the Deaf or Illinois School for the Visually Impaired, both in Jacksonville.

The community college works with the program to help students like her to move gradually toward independent living, the goal being to maximize her independence in adulthood, Michele said.

Aubrie had attended ISD previously, full-time in third grade and half-time in fourth, to learn sign language, but has otherwise attended classes in the

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Aubrie Westmaas of Pittsfield made a presentation during a breakout session at the Illinois Statewide Transition Conference Oct. 27-28 in Springfield. Westmaas was named Illinois Transition Student of the Year at the annual conference.

regular classrooms at Pikeland schools, her mother said, “and I love it there!”

Aubrie said.

Convincing a school district to place a special-needs student in the regular classroom is not always easy, according to Aubrie and Michele.

“You look like a big challenge. We don’t know if you can succeed,” some students are told, Aubrie said.

“And you make our life difficult and cost us money,” Michele added.

Encouraging society to allow all individuals, regardless of challenges, to fulfill their full potential is what Expect Extraordinary is all about.

“We’re breaking social barriers. Our message is about people with challenges, that no matter what, all deserve dignity and opportunity,” Michele said.

“We don’t know what you’re capable of.”

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Additional signage will be added to help patients find their way to the location.

“Our hope is to make this as easy as possible for our patients,” Jones said.

“As always, if any patient has questions about how to find a location in the hospital, we want them to ask any member of our staff. Everyone at Illini is more than willing to help our patients arrive at their destination in a timely manner.”

How long the CPC will be located in the temporary location is unknown at this time.

“Obviously, our hope would be that IDPH is able to complete their inspection within 30 days, but they have up to 90 days to complete it,” Jones said.

“This was an unexpected move, but our hope is that the community will continue to be patient as we work to finish the new spaces which are going to be fantastic for everyone.”

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The move will take place Dec. 1.

“With the news that the Illinois Department of Public Health will be doing an inspection of the new areas above the Emergency Department, we needed to find a temporary location to house the CPC,” Holly Jones, Illini nursing administrative director, said.

“We had originally planned to move the CPC to its new space that is nearly finished, but with the 30- to 90-day time period that IDPH has to complete their inspection, we didn’t want to delay the beginning of Phase 2 of the construction project which includes completely gutting and remodeling the current area where the CPC is housed.”

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BARRY n Barry Food Pantry, 603 Decatur Street, Barry, will be closed the week of Nov. 24-29. We will not be open all week.

Barry Food Pantry will have 'Toys for Tots', fish fry fundraiser. Santa Claus will visit American Legion Hall, Barry, Dec. 6, 4-7 p.m. n There will be no Sunday School or Church at the Barry United Methodist Church Nov. 23. We will have a joint service with the Hull membership at the Hull United Methodist Church in Hull at 10:30 a.m. The Youth will be serving a turkey dinner immediately after the service as a fundraiser for their trip to Costa Rica in the summer of 2015.

GRIGGSVILLE n Griggsville-Perry FFA is conducting its annual citrus fruit, cheese and sausage fundraiser. They are selling Florida and California citrus of: navel oranges, grapefruit, tangelos, tangerines, along with Washington pears and apples. They are available in bushels, 4/5 bushels, 2/5 bushels, and bags. They are also selling Wisconsin Cheese and Summer Sausage Gift boxes along with honey ham and beef sticks. Contact any GP FFA member or call Chris Miller Ag Instructor at the High School. Proceeds go to support Griggsville-Perry FFA Leadership Programs and Activities.

NEBO n Pleasant Hill-Spring Creek Emergency Medical Services Firearm Season Breakfast will be held Saturday, Nov. 22, 4 a.m.-11 a.m., at the Spring Creek Firehouse in Nebo. n Spring Creek Fire Department will host its annual coon hunt, Nov. 28 from 5-11 p.m. Prizes will be given for the youngest and oldest hunters, smallest, largest and most coons. There will be a gun raffle with three guns being offered - a 223 Armalite, a 22 WMR Hendry and 243 Weatherby.

All three guns will be given away individually but early winner's names will be placed back in the draw. The entry fee includes a meal. The event is host and will benefit the D.O.G. House in Nebo.

PITTSFIELD n St. Mary's Soup Supper will be held Saturday, Nov. 22, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at Saint Mary's Catholic Church Hall, 219 N. Jackson Street, Pittsfield. Menu: Chilli soup, vegetable soup, cheese and PBJ sandwiches, dessert, coffee, and tea. All you can eat. Deer hunters especially welcome! Come cold, wet, muddy, bloody, and hungry! n JWCC Financial Aid Night programs for Pike, Calhoun, and Scott Counties will be at the Pittsfield High School, 201 E. Higbee, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 6:30 p.m.

Questions may be directed to the JWCC Enrollment Services Office at 217-6414329. n The 2014 Pike County 4-H/Extension Foundation Christmas craft show will be held Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Pike County Farm Bureau Hall in Pittsfield.

The annual 4-H Foundation raffle features the Longaberger 2014 Christmas Collection Stocking Basket to include a pottery liner. Many different local vendors will be in attendance. There will be a delicious lunch available as well as baked goods for sale provided by the 4-H families. Booth space is available. Please contact Susan Browning 217-236-7025 for more information. n Christmas is just around the corner and we are gearing up for our busiest time of the year. Starting Nov. 17, you will be able to view the finished wreaths that local businesses and organizations have donated for our Christmas Wreath Silent auction.

They will be hanging at The Countyseat which is located next to Courtyard Café.

Feel free to browse the wreaths as you are enjoying your meal next door or just stop by for a look. The proceeds from the auction go to the continued maintenance and up keep of the Christmas lights around our downtown. The Auction will end Nov. 25 at 5 p.m. n Pittsfield Main Street is pleased to announce that Santa is Coming to Town, Nov. 29. He will be located at the William Watson Hotel from 1-4 p.m. Santa will then be in the Santa House Dec. 6, 13, and 20 from 1-4 p.m. Each child will receive a small gift from Santa. Any questions, please contact the Pittsfield Main Street office at 217-285-1817. n Is there someone that you would like to honor this Christmas season? Pittsfield Main Street have memorial plaques available for $50 each post. If so, please contact Pittsfield Main Street at 217-285-1817 about placing a memorial plaque on a decorated lamppost this Christmas season. n Each year as you shop for the perfect gifts, we hope that you consider shopping local. In an effort to promote local shopping, we offer Pittsfield Main Street Christmas Punch Cards. It is simple. You spend local and we will put you in for a chance to win one of three prizes of Holiday Downtown Cash. Be watching and listening for an updated list of participating businesses. n The Pike County Senior Center will be closed for Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, 27 and 28. It will be open Saturday evening Nov. 29 for the country music group Born Again. Food will be served at 5:30 p.m. and music will start at 7 p.m. In case of emergency, you can call 217-491-4182.

n The Pittsfield Public Library is sponsoring "A Giving Tree for Senior Citizens".

We are asking that you open your hearts to this often forgotten group of people. The Giving Tree will be in the Adult section of the Library with tags on the tree for both men and women. The tree will be up from Nov. 20 through Dec. 19. There are 25 tags to be filled so please help these most deserving seniors. This year, if anyone would like to leave a monetary donation, the library will pick a gift for you. We have a list of gift suggestions available at the library. For more information contact Sara Bernard at the Pittsfield Public Library 217-285-2200. n Pike Press will be accepting letters to Santa for children in Pike County.

Letters can be emailed to nliehr@campbellpublications.net, dropped off at 115 W. Jefferson, Pittsfield, or mailed to Pike Press, P.O. Box 70, Pittsfield, IL. 62363.

Letters will be published in the Dec. 17 and Dec. 24 editions of the Pike Press.

Please include child's name and age. n Between Nov. 20 and Dec. 20, patrons of Pittsfield Public Library may pay their overdue fines by bringing in non-perishable food items. Food For Fines is a great way for our patrons to give back to the community and return their account to good standing. Food For Fines applies to overdue fines only. It does not apply to lost or damaged materials. All items collected will be distributed to local food banks. Please, no glass items. Only unexpired, in good-condition, non-perishable food items will be accepted. Come in and see us at the Library, or call 217-285-2200 for information on any outstanding overdue fines. n Lunch and Learn for gardeners.

Pike County Extension office, 1301 E. Washington, Pittsfield, from noon to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 3. Lunch will be available or you may bring your own.

Reservations must be made by Nov. 26.

Call 217-285-5543 or go to extension. illinois.edu/abhps/ n Senior Adult Bible Study with David and Charlotte Hamilton will conclude the 2014 season Wednesday, Nov. 12, and Nov. 19, 9:25 a.m. at McDonalds in Pittsfield. Class will resume in March.

First time guests, current and past participants, are all invited to share in the concluding studies of the book of Hebrews.

Thanks from David and Charlotte for making our seventh year of Senior Adult Bible Study the best! n 2015 Relay For Life, Saturday, June 20, 2015 at the Courthouse in Pittsfield.

Hours are 11 a.m.-11 p.m. There is no registration fee this year. If you are interested in signing up or getting more info please come to our 2015 Relay For Life Kick Off party, Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 6 p.m., at the Cardinal Inn in Pittsfield. If you cannot attend and want more info please feel free to call Brandy Allred at 217-779-9297. n Impact a child's life somewhere in the world from right here in Pike County.

Operation Christmas Child, a ministry of Samaritan's Purse, is underway. Fill a shoebox with small toys, hygiene items, and school supplies, add $7 shipping, and you can demonstrate God's love for children in need. Shoeboxes are delivered all over the world in areas that are extremely poor, war torn, and in need of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. For detailed instructions on packing a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child, visit www.samaritanspurse.org or contact local coordinators Bob and Karla DeVries at 217-723-4036.

Shoeboxes can be dropped off during National Collection Week, Nov. 17-24 at the Pittsfield Church of the Nazarene Family Center.

ON GOING n Bible studies for 2014 will be held at Griggsville United Methodist Church every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. and at Perry United Methodist Church every Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. The book of Joel and the minor prophets will be studied.

This Bible study is sponsored by the 7 congregations of the Bright Star Parish but is open to absolutely everyone. If you have questions, feel free to contact Pastor Dave at 217-833-2575 or 217-833-2457. n TOPS Meeting in the Milton Christian Church Annex every Wednesday. Weighin at 6 p.m., meeting starts at 6:30 p.m.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly is open to the pubic and is a non-profit organization.

For more info, call Alberta Mesey, 217473-3103. n Helping Hands Ministry sponsored

by Calvary Baptist Church in Pittsfield will be held the second Saturday of every month from 9-11 a.m. Free to all in need are household cleaning items, paper products, baby care products, personal hygiene items, laundry items and more. Open to all families in need. Enter in back door just off the parking lot. Watch for bright signs. n The Pittsfield Woman’s Club will meet every 4th Tuesday of the month at noon for lunch and a program at the Community Center. For more information or to become a member, call Sandy Henry, 285-6480. All Pike County women are welcome. n The Pittsfield High School Athletic Dept. is looking for a way to get alumni of PHS addresses. If you are yourself, or if you know the person who is in charge of planning your class reunions, please contact Athletic Director Don Bigley at 217285-6888 or email dbigley@pikeland.org.

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n Exercise classes will be held at the Pittsfield Senior Citizen Center every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:15-6:15 p.m. These classes are free and open to the public. For more information, call Helen Hilgedick at 217-285-4524. n Puzzlebox: Autism Awareness/Support Group meets the third Monday of every month from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 or 8 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Pittsfield.

The group is designed to raise awareness of autism spectrum disorders within the community and provide support for those affected by autism. Anyone affected is welcome to attend. Upcoming meeting dates are: June 17 and July 15. For more information, please contact Taylor Sweeting at 217-370-8142 or email taylor. sweeting@yahoo.com. n The County Market Coupon Club meets Wednesday afternoons from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. weekly in the County Market Café. There is no charge to join and the coupons are traded each week and several rebate forms are available each week. For more information, contact County Market 285-4453. n Belleview Community Church “Teen Drop-In” every third Sunday night of the month for ages 12-18 at 5:30 p.m. n 12 Step Al-Anon Family Support Group for alcohol and narcotic addiction every Monday 8 p.m. at First Christian Church 225 N. Memorial, Pittsfield. (Breezway entrance). For more information, call Betty at (217) 285-6191. n Food Pantry serving the southern Pike County areas: Nebo, Pleasant Hill, Pearl and Belleview. Transportation is available.

Please call Pastor Darin Workman 217734-2803. Pantry will be open every third Saturday of each month. n The East Pike Lending Library in Detroit is open 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday through Friday and 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Saturdays. n Addicts Victorious support group meeting Tuesday nights 6-7 p.m. Church of the Nazarene Family Center. n Scrapbooking every third Wednesday per month 6-8 p.m. at the Hull Community Center by Marie Woods. n Blood Pressure Checks Liberty Village of Pittsfield will provide free checks the last Monday of every month at the Hull Community Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free soup and sandwich will be provided by Liberty Village and transportation will be provided by the Western Public Transit for anyone to and from the center!

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Honor society selects Lanhum

The Delta Epsilon Iota Academic Honor Society has selected Candice Lanhum for membership in the local chapter at Western Illinois University.

Daughter of Jim and Kim Lanhum of Pittsfield and graduate of Pittsfield High School, Candice is majoring in elementary education and anticipates graduating in December.

Delta Epsilon Iota was established in order to recognize and encourage academic excellence in all fields of study.

The organization rewards outstanding students through financial scholarships, provides leadership opportunities to its members, and promotes the principles of dedication, enthusiasm, and initiative among students participating in higher education throughout the United States.

Students qualify on the basis of academic achievement.

Prospective members must have completed a minimum of 30 semester hours at an accredited college or university, while maintaining a 3.30 cumulative grade point average or a scholastic ranking within the top 15 percent of their class.

Delta Epsilon Iota’s membership is comprised of outstanding scholars attending many of the finest colleges and universities in the country.

Organizational vision and cutting edge resources have made the Society on of the leading academic development organizations, synonymous with leadership and excellence in academic life.

n The Pike County Health Department is now offering IDPH approved on-line food service sanitation classes. Both the initial 15 hour “certification class” and the five hour “refresher” class are offered.

Participants must have internet access and an e-mail address to sign up. A registration form can be downloaded from the Pike County Health Department website at www.pikecoilhealth.org, Call Jane Johnson at (217) 285-4407, ext 118 for more information.

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

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

Immunization clinics 1:30-6 p.m. on first and third Mondays. Family planning counseling Mon.-Thurs., except Tues. a.m. and Wed. p.m. when clinics are held. Blood pressure screenings Tues.

2-4 p.m. The health department is closed on Fridays, although essential services are available. For more information, call 217-285-4407. New WIC walk-in clinics: Monday through Thursday,-to 10:45 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Children’s group nutrition education available second and fourth Thursdays at 1 p.m. No appointments necessary. For more information call 217-285-4407, x137. n Job Club will be open to the public every Tuesday from 2-3 p.m. No appointment necessary. Two Rivers Regional Council Office at 120 South Madison, Pittsfield. n The Pittsfield Meal Site located in the First Christian Church Fellowship Hall, 225 N. Memorial offers daily meals at noon, Monday-Friday. Please call Connie at 285-6150 the day before or by 8:45 a.m. the day of the lunch, or any time before the day you would like to eat with us.

Donation only for seniors over 60. Those under 60 are required to pay the full cost.

Transportation available. The senior center is also collecting used cell phones for seniors. Your old cell phone may provide the critical link between law enforcement and someone in trouble.

SENIORS: Taylor Abney, Colton Allen, Mattie Bishop, Mackenzie Carsey, Abi Cash, Tori Collins-McKinnon, Madalene Davis, Makenzie Embry, Rowland Filbert, Becca Foster, Dakota Fox, Kody Freeman, Alyssa Graham, Rachelle Gress, Clay Hall, Aubrey Henderson, Savannah Hibbert, Allie Hoover, Briana Kattelman, Bekah Kean, Emily Kvorka, Elizabeth Little, Ethan Mangham, Alayna Mendenhall, Julie Mountain, Morgan Plattner, Austin Priest, Courtney Reel, Brian Renoud, Jennifer Robbins, Michele Rush, Brooklyn Scharwark, Destiny Smith, Trisha Thompson, Blaklyn Zenner, Katie Zumwalt JUNIORS: Tanner Ashburn, Adam Borrowman, Sabrina Carsey, Jaylee Clendenny, Madison Dean, Nick DeJaynes, Sophia Del Rosario, Kim Forshey, Anna Geiselman, Ellen Geiselman, Tyler Grimsley, Ryan Harter, Jess Heavner, Jerry Hendrix, Shania Hutton, Jacob Jenkins, Kaitlyn Ketchum, Brooke Killday, Quinn Leahy, Kati McHatton, Brenton Noble, Reese Ramsey, Megan Reinhardt, Connor Riess, James Robbins, Maggie Schacht, Aurora Slater, Brook Smith, Nathan Smith, Colton Snyder, Neil Stark, Jonathon Stendback, Brady Taylor, Bailey Waggoner, Hannah Ward SOPHOMORES: Austin Ator, Katie Bland, Dylan Butler, Bella Curless, Caylin Dean, Sierra DeJaynes, Juliana Fray, Shania Grummel, Maddie Gwartney, Kaitlyn Herald, J.D. Hoover, Macey James, Neely Jones, Dalton Kissinger, Hayden Kissinger, Caitlyn McIntire, Kennedy Merryman, Amber Miller, Ali Moffit, Jacob Ottwell, Gretchen Phillips, Kaitlyn Place, Justin Proffitt, Joe Pursley, Molly Rush, Dakota Smith, Kendra Sydney, Baylee Thornton, Karry Zhu FRESHMAN: Jacob Bradshaw, Joel Cook, Nic Daniel, Joey Feenstra, Martin Filbert, MacKenzie Garrett, Skyler Gonterman, Blake Greger, Layne Gregory, Jacob Gresham, Savannah Harris, Lauren Hawley, Isabella Jarvis, Emma Mann, Jacob McIntire, Derek Neupauer, Brett Paben, Allison Plattner, Kelly Rhodes, Kristen Sibley, Claire Smith, Mya Smith, Josiah Syrcle, Eli Ten Eyck HONOR ROLL – 4.0 – 4.5 in all academic subjects – No D’s SENIORS: Korbyn Cox, Brenlee Damon, Peter Greening, Emily Hooper, Jarrett Kindle, Laken Labby, Kit Mefford, Jonah Meleski, Tanner Moss, Brianna Motley, Kyler Phillips, Kara Smith, Jordan Wadden, Dustin Wintjen JUNIORS: Cody Allred, Kayden Bohrn, Lacey Carter, Mikayla Carter, Samantha

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Ruble graduates boot camp Private Shane M. Ruble, 18, of Pittsfield graduated from the United States Marine Corp. boot camp at the Marine Corps. Recruit Depot, in San Diego at Harris Island, Oct. 31.

Private Ruble successfully completed 13 weeks of intensive base training at MCRD in San Diego as one of 430 recruits in training, ECHO company platoon.

While in recruit training, private Ruble accomplished the title rifle expert by scoring 338 out of 350 and received a special badge for the score.

Following his basic, Ruble was home for 10 days before reporting to Camp Pendleton, Calif. for a month of military combat training.

Once completed, Ruble’s next stop wil be military occupation specialty schooling and will receive his permanent duty station.

He is the son of Chad and Stephani Ruble and joined the Marines following his 2014 graduation from Pittsfield High School.

Clostermery, Josey Daniels, Nick Davis, Arianna Folweiler, Anthony Holmes, Alec Hubbard, Jonas Kingery, Gena Mann, Trevor Martin, Hayden Osment, Ian Paxton, Sylvia Robbins, Tanner Still, Wade Thiele, Malanie Woods, Maggie Wright SOPHOMORES: Lauren Bauer, Allison Butler, Taylor Carter, Carlee Collins, Rachel Cramsey, Keith Davis, Eli Grammer, Brittany Greenwood, Hannah Hayden, Thomas Hull, Michaella Lyon, Antonio Montoya, Madison Palmer, Dalton Parker, Courtney Phelps, Lindsey Ruble, Breanna Smothers, Jason Taylor, Julia Turnbaugh FRESHMEN: Kerri Ballinger, Wesley Bradshaw, Abi Crawford, Autumn Davidson, Alexis Ellis, Cody Guthrie, James Gwartney, Abigail Heavner, Rileigh Kerchowski-Cox, Bailey King, Libby Lemons, Carmen Long, Breanna Manker, Kyla McDonald, Austin Miller, Nathan Oest, Alexa Robertson-Wise, Dylan Robinson, Ariana White, Ashlyn Zumwalt, Madison Zumwalt PERFECT ATTENDANCE SENIORS: Mattie Bishop, Justyce Carsey, Kane Chaplin, Tori Collins-McKinnon, Madalene Davis, Makenzie Embry, Rowly Filbert, Becca Foster, Kody Freeman, Peter Greening, Emily Kvorka, Ethan Mangham, Kit Mefford, Jonah Meleski, Austin Priest, Michele Rush, Trisha Thompson, Jordan Wadden, Caleb Wilson, Dustin Wintjen JUNIORS: Madison Dean, Sophia Del Rosario, Austin Fine, Anna Geiselman, Vance Geisendorfer, Tyler Grimsley, Ryan Harter, Jacob Jenkins, Brooke Killday, Gena Mann, Cole McEuen, Ian Paxton, Neil Stark, Jonathon Stendback, Isaac Stewart, Brian Ward SOPHOMORES: Cheyenne Allred, Austin Ator, Marcus Couch, Bella Curless, Caylin Dean, Julian Fray, Eli Grammer, Kaitlyn Herald, J.D. Hoover, Macey James, Neely Jones, Dalton Kissinger, Michaella Lyon, Kennedy Merryman, Antonio Montoya, Nathan Shellstrom, Kendra Sydney, Kayla Vortman, Tamara Wyatt, Karry Zhu FRESHMEN: Hunter Abney, Wesley Bradshaw, Joel Cook, Abi Crawford, Autumn Davidson, Zoey Foster, Skylar Gonterman, Layne Gregory, Cody Guthrie, James Gwartney, Savannah Harris, Abigail Heavner, Rileigh Kerchowski-Cox, Bailey King, Mason Lemons, Preston Lumley, Wyatt Nash, Derek Neupauer, Lance Pitchford, Bradley Reveal, Kelly Rhodes, Dylan Robinson, Ethan Scott, Claire Smith, Mya Smith, Austin Taylor, Eli Ten Eyck, Ashlynn Zumwalt

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Schafer A daughter was born, Nov. 9 to Brett and Kelsey Schafer of Barry.

n Pittsfield Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star meets every fourth Monday at the Masonic Lodge at 7:30 p.m. n Pittsfield Lions Club meets the first and third Thursday of every month at Carl’s Cardinal Inn. For more information, please contact Mike Graham at 217-4733791.

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Grogan/Hankins We wish to thank all those who have prayed for us, encouraged us over the years and especially this last year. We are most humbled and grateful for all that you have done for us. Words can never express how grateful we are to everyone who has loved, sent cards, visited and prayed for our mother. All the flowers, food, memorial cards and Pittsfield Assembly of God for providing the meal.

Special thanks to the pastors who have cared for our family over the years and to Pastor Glen Hammons for visiting and praying with our mother and conducting the memorial service.

Also to the nurses, doctors, caregivers and Hospice nurses at Blessing Hospital that so cared for our mother during her last days; we say a very heart-felt thank you.

You gave her excellent care and demonstrated to us true compassion and kindness. We are thankful for you.

Esther’s Sons, David, Gary and John Grogan

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We are celebrating Harry Howland’s life with an assortment of pictures.

Denny Vetter has put together a picture memorial to honor Harry’s Life, with several friends and family helping to collect the pictures.

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Don’t ‘leaf’ anyone out

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Students at Barry Elementary are collecting canned goods for the Barry Food Pantry and calling it a Leaf Walk.

All of this week and through Wednesday of next week, the students are asked to bring in a canned good for the food pantry.

For each canned good brought in, that student’s class will receive a leaf on a tree in the hallway. At the end of next week, the class with the most leaves will get an extra recess and a special treat.

Canned goods can be left at the school and may or may not be designated for any certain class.

As of Monday, Gail Hoskin’s third grade class was in the lead.

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Preparation In small bowl, coat raw chicken with egg, mustard and spices. Let marinate in refrigerator for 20 minutes.

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Pike still top ten for deer collisions

Pike County remains one of the top 10 counties for deer collisions, despite statewide declines in incidents, according to a Wednesday, Nov. 12, Illinois Department of Transportation press release.

Approximately 40 to 50 percent of all accidents involving deer in a typical year occur during the months of October, November, and December, with November being the highestrisk month.

The top 10 counties for collisions involving deer in 2013 were: Madison - 432

Cook – 426 Will – 373 Peoria – 372 Lake – 352 Fulton – 342 Sangamon – 323 Kane – 311 Pike – 297 Rock Island – 297 Crashes involving deer are still on the decline in Illinois, IDOT and Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced.

Data reveals a one-percent decline in motor vehicle vs. deer crashes, from 15,495 in 2012 to 15,334 in 2013.

The number of deer-vehicle crashes that resulted in property damage only decreased to 14,811 in 2013 compared to 14,969 in 2012.

Accidents involving deer were responsible for six fatalities in 2013, an increase from four fatalities in 2012.

Although the number of crashes resulting in injuries declined slightly in 2013 compared to 2012, the number of injuries resulting from these motor vehicle crashes involving a deer increased from 608 in 2012 to 617 in 2013.

About four in every five crashes occurred on rural roadways and

almost 80 percent occurred at twilight or nighttime.

Despite the decline in the number of deer-vehicle accidents, IDOT and IDNR want to remind motorists to be alert for deer along roadways during one of the most active periods of the year for wildlife activity.

Suggestions for motorists to avoid colliding with deer include: n Be particularly cautious at dusk and dawn, when deer are most active. n Keep track of locations where deer have been spotted in the past to avoid being surprised. n Reduce speed and be prepared to stop, especially near water, farm fields and wooded areas. n Deer will cross the road and double back. Make sure deer have moved away before proceeding. n Be mindful that deer will follow each other. One deer can mean others are nearby or close behind. n Avoid swerving into traffic or off the road if deer are on the roadway. Instead, slow to a stop and wait for the deer to move along. n Flashing the headlights and honking the car horn will encourage deer to move off the road. n Alert other motorists to the presence of deer by tapping the brakes. n If an accident with a deer does occur, drivers and passengers

should provide assistance to anyone injured. n Contact local, county, or state law enforcement to report the incident. n Do not attempt to remove a dead or injured deer from a busy roadway.

Illinois law requires that all accidents resulting in damage of at least $1,500 to be reported to police. The driver involved in the accident may take possession of the animal. If the driver does not want it, any Illinois resident can claim the deer.

Those taking possession of the deer are not required to phone in a report and obtain a registration number for the deer, unless the deer is taken to a taxidermist or tannery.

If the deer is to be taken to a taxidermist or tannery, please call the IDNR Office of Law Enforcement at (217) 782-6431 to obtain a tag before delivering the deer.

Anyone possessing the deer must keep a personal record of the date the deer was claimed, the sex of the animal, the location of the accident, and the place where the deer or deer parts are stored. This information must be kept until the deer is consumed or no longer in the possession of any person. This information also must be provided to any law enforcement officer investigating the death and possession of the deer.

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Pleasant Hill to host Christmas parade

By BETH ZUMWALT The Weekly Messenger From one holiday to another.

The Pleasant Hill 4th of July committee is hosting a winterland parade Dec. 6 in Pleasant Hill. The parade will start at the Pike County Fairgrounds at 4:30 p.m. and conclude at the grade school where there will be treats and activities for the children, including Santa Claus.

Melissa Hansen, spokesperson for the committee, said there will be a prize for the best decorated float in the parade and the committee will also honor the best decorated house in Pleasant Hill.

“Santa will ride in the parade and be available afterwards at the small gym at the elementary school to hear the children’s wish lists,” Hansen said.

“There will be craft areas, an area for kids to write letters to Santa, baked goods, cocoa and coffee will also be available.”

Hansen said anyone is welcome to have a decorated float or vehicle in the parade but cautioned there was to be no

candy throwing during the parade. A small fee for participating in the parade or having a house entered into the judging will be accessed with all proceeds going to the 4th of July committee.

“If anyone wants to help with anything or donate, please call me at 618-535-0689,” Hansen said. “Or Call Kylee Orr at 618-806-254 or Mendy

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Hansen said preliminary indications are categories will be: best Christmas theme, most lights, best redneck, most spirit and music playing.

The committee is hoping for a lot of participation and if so, will make the event an annual affair.

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Barry American Legion Post #222 held Veterans Day Services at the Baptist Church in Barry Tuesday morning, Nov. 11. More than 40 people attended the service.Taking part in the ceremony are, left to right, Bruce Hamilton, Wayne Perry, Tom Miller, Mary Schulz, and Brenda Malone. The veterans also went to BHS and said the reception at the school was especially encouraging.

Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 11, the Barry American Legion, then traveled to the Barry Community Care Center and presented services to the residents. Giving the service were, left to right, Bruce Hamilton, Wayne Perry, Commander Jerry Schultz, Tom Miller, Brenda Malone and Mary Schultz.

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Leroy Leonard, left and Ron Edwards are all smiles after Edwards read Leonard’s memories of his service career to the crowd. Leonard is affected by chemicals he was exposed to in Vietnam and speech and movement is difficult if not impossible for him

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Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 11, the Barry American Legion, then traveled to the Barry Community Care Center and presented services to the residents. Giving the service were, left to right, Bruce Hamilton, Wayne Perry, Commander Jerry Schultz, Tom Miller, Brenda Malone and Mary Schultz.

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900D NO TRESPASSING Pike County

615 HUNTING PIKE COUNTY land owner has openings for bow season on 120 acre tree farm with well established timber. Call 618616-2681 for details. 11.19

ABSOLUTELY NO trespassing on any ground owned by Double Creek Farms, Inc.

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

MY LAND lo­cat­ed in Sec­tion 18 SW of Pearl is pri­vate prop­ er­ty. Hunt­ing, fish­ing, trap­ping, tres­pass­ing, for any pur­pose, with­ out the writ­ ten, signed per­ mis­ sion of the own­ er, is strict­ly for­bid­den. Vio­la­tors will be pros­e­cut­ed. Ti­mothy Brink­ man. 3.19.15

1100A REAL ESTATE Calhoun County MULTI-UNIT RENTAL property. Great income producing property. Priced to sell! Call Chris at the Bank of Calhoun.

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1100B REAL ESTATE Greene County FSBO 2 bed/1bath ranch style home. 210 Elm Street, Eldred Il. $65,000 New metal roof/ wtr htr. Open concept kitchen/family area. Ceramic tile floor bath. Attached garage, double carport, 2 lots. 217320-2958 or 217-983-2701 12.3

FOR SALE fsbo 2bed/1 bath home in Eldred, IL. 210 Elm Street. Ranch style home on double lot with 1500 sq ft.

Attached garage with double carport. Open concept kitchen/family area. BR with ceramic tile flooring. 217-3202958 or 217-983-2701

FOR SALE 6 room house with 2 BR in Pittsfield. Newly redone. Perfect for a single person, a couple, or hunter's lodge. 217-285-6475 11.19

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Primitives • Antiques • WoodWorking tools ColleCtibles • Primitives • Antique & modern Furniture • shoPsmith mArk v home Work shoP system & so muCh more!

FOR SALE 2 BDR, 1 bath house in need of remodeling at 40 Cottonwood in Alsey.

Improvements done in last 6 years include roof and guttering, concrete driveway, patio and sidewalk, replacement windows, boiler with hot water heat and hot water heater.

Corner lot with space to build a large garage. No contract for deed. $19,000 Call 309338-5612. 11.26

1300 WANTED BUYING STANDING timber.

R. McKinnon Logging. Walnut, White Oak, etc. No yard trees.

Call 217-242-5401. 2.29.15 BUYING US, German, Japanese military relics from WW II and WW I, Korea, Vietnam; buying uniforms, helmets, medals, samurai swords, German daggers, bomber jackets, flags, scrapbooks, etc. Call 217-851-3177.

11.19

1400 WORK WANTED TREES NEED trimmed or sometimes removed before winter hits. Extremely reliable arborist with very reasonable rates is available to give you a free estimate. Credit cards are accepted. Call either 217320-8389 or 217-204-1154. 12.3 FIND THE job you've been looking for in The People's Marketplace Classifieds.

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B: Greene County C: Jersey County D: Pike County E: Scott County 1200 Services* 1300 Wanted* 1310 Web Sites* 1400 Work Wanted 1500 Yard Sales A: Calhoun County B: Greene County C: Jersey County D: Pike County E: Scott County

1100E REAL ESTATE Scott County

900D NO TRESPASSING Pike County

12.19.14

1400 WORK WANTED WILL CLEAN houses including washing walls, windows inside and out (as long as it's safe). Will also do attics and basements. $20/hour.

You won't be disappointed, I'm a hard worker. 217-8294503 11.26

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WED., NOVEMBER 26 AT 9 AM

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SAT., NOVEMBER 22 @ 9:30 A.M.

AUCTION #1 Sale held at the home located at 21414 Hwy. 54, Selling a completely remodeled 2 bedroom ranch style country home with large Pittsfield, IL storage building. Features of the home include 2 bedrooms, kitchen & living room, single bath & full unfinished basement. This home is nicely landscaped (Just south of New Hartford, IL along and is move in ready! Nicor Gas, Pike County public water & more.

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SAT., NOVEMBER 22 @ 10:30 A.M.

AUCTION #2 Sale held onsite, just south of the 4 Very attractive Atlas, IL commercial/residential property. This parcel has way stop in Atlas, IL. unlimited possibilities! Red metal exterior with oval top windows and shutters, large covered front porch & double walk through doors suitable for vehicle or forklift access. Large commercial style kitchen & single full bath. Nicor Gas, Pike County public water & more.

PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION!

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RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE AUCTION Friday, December 12 • 4 PM Auction Location- 701 S. Memorial St. Pittsfield, IL • Huge 1 acre + Lot! • 4 Bedrooms • 1900 sf +/• Large Open Kitchen • Big LR & Bedrooms!

• Beautiful Lot & Setting!

• Partial Concrete Basement • 105K BTU Hot H2O Furnace • Great Location!

Please call 217-242-1665 to view this home prior to the auction!

Attorney: Walker Filbert 112 W. Washington Pittsfield, IL • 217-285-2926

DON GREENING ESTATE ED GREENING, EXECUTOR

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

10 CH 5

Judson Ryan Kirk; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

Property Address: 615 North Chandler, Griggsville, Illinois 62340 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on September 5, 2014, I, Sheriff, Paul Petty of Pike County, Illinois, will hold a sale on January 2, 2015 , commencing at 9:00 AM, at the Pike County Courthouse, 100 East Washington Street, Pittsfield, IL 62363, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: Commonly known as: 615 North Chandler, Griggsville, Illinois 62340 P.I.N.: 43-067-06; 43-067-07 First Mortgage Lien Position; SingleFamily Residence; Judgment Amount $96904.58

WWW.CURLESSAUCTION.COM • 217-242-1665 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g) (1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Pike County.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is:

Steven J. Lindberg at FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661.

For bidding instructions, visit www. fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC

1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax)

11.19, 11.26, 12.3.14

IN THE CIRCUIT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTYJERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. PLAINTIFF VS

14 CH 19

RUBY F GHERE; DEFENDANTS 33874 MUSTANG DRIVE BRIGHTON, IL 62012 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on September 8, 2014, JERSEY COUNTY SHERIFF in JERSEY County, Illinois, will on December 22, 2014, in Courtroom A of the Jersey County Courthouse, 201 W. Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL, at 8:30AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of JERSEY, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 07-108-002-00 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 33874 MUSTANG DRIVE BRIGHTON, IL 62012 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $83,535.16.

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

NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1404465 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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MACHINERY CONSIGNMENT AUCTION

Saturday, Dec., 6 • 9 AM

Auction Location- Western IL Fairgrounds • IL Rt. 107, Griggsville, IL

Tractors- ’13 JD 6115D MFWD, loader, 250 hr; ’12 Versatile 305 951 hr (18 mo 0% avail); ’10 JD 8270R 695 hr; ’07 JD 9220 1194 hr; ’01 MF 4233 1280 hr, loader, MFWD; ’91 Ford 7710 II, 3578 hr; ’58 Farmall 450, restored; JD 730 diesel NF; ’51 Ford 8N. Combines, Heads: CIH 2388 2318 sep hr; CIH 1083 8r poly head; CIH 1020 25’ table; JD 6600 3457 hr; JD 444 wide head. Trucks: ’99 Freightliner 500 hp, N14, day cab; ’96 Western Star road tractor 12.7 Detroit, 10 spd; ’79 Ford F-600 52K mi, hyd bean auger; ’77 Chevy C-65 16’ grain bed, tarp; ’76 IH 2 ton Twp. dump truck; Grain: Kinze 2600 12 row split-row planter; Westfield MK 130-90 auger; Mayrath 12x80 auger; Westfield 8x35 auger; Harvest International T1032 32’ unload auger, w/pan; Friesen Seed Titan 4-box seed tender. Tillage-’13 JD 915 7 shank V-ripper; ’13 JD2210L 28’ field cult; ’10 Landoll 7431 29’ vert. till disk; Sunflower 5300 27’ field cult; Krause 6200 36’ field cult; CIH 730B Ecolotiger 7 shank; DMI 3300 Anhyd bar, 440 Ravens; Anderson 17 knife Anhyd bar, 440 Ravens; DMI 7 shank ripper; White 435 disk chisel 12 pt; MF 88 5-16” plow; Trailer- WCA 20’ GN flatbed, dovetail, ramps. Hay Equipment- ’05 JD 735 11’6” Disk MoCo; JD 500 Rnd baler; Bessler 2-bale tote trailer; Farmhand 8-bale accumulator. Livestock Equipment- MF 205 spreader; Bulk bins; T-posts; Feeders, more!

New Skid Steer Attachments: PH digger; 2)72” grapple buckets; Pallet forks. Misc. Equipment- BH 2615L 15’ cutter; Woods 3180 15’ cutter, 540; Several 3 pt 5-8’ mowers; Several bale spears & pallet forks; 5-7’ blades; Sukup grain cleaner; 4)anhyd tank gears; LP tanks; more. Lawnmowers- CIH DX24E 60” diesel; Cub Cadet 5252 60” hydro; JD X500 54”.

Please call for info or visit website for photos & updates

EARLY ABREVIATED LISTING! • CONSIGNMENTS WELCOME!

WWW.CURLESSAUCTION.COM • 217-242-1665 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CALHOUN COUNTY, ILLINOIS BANK OF KAMPSVILLE, Plaintiff, vs.

NO. 2014-CH-5

WILLIAM J. MC KINNON, SARAH JANE MC KINNON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC, TED HAYN, UNKNOWN OWNERS, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

NOTICE OF COURT SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Court in the above entitled cause the property hereinafter described, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder.

A.The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Chris Brown Bank of Kampsville North & Broadway P.O. Box 245 Kampsville, IL 62053 (618) 653-4311 B. The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: HC61, Box 7, Hamburg, Illinois 62045 C. The legal description of the real estate is: Beginning at a point in the center of existing drainage ditch, which point is located on the East line of the Northwest Quarter of Section 6, Township 10 South, Range 2 West of the Fourth Principal Meridian, 945 feet, more or less, South of the Northeast Corner of said Quarter Section; thence South on said East line to the South side of the Public Road running through said Quarter Section; thence Westerly on the South right

BURNETT FAMILY • SELLERS REPRESENTING ATTORNEY: THOMAS D. HENDERSON 115 E. WASHINGTON STREET • PITTSFIELD, IL • PH: 217-285-9676

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10:00 A.M. LAND AUCTION

1:00 P.M.

FARM MACHINERY AUCTION

This is a great home on a fantastic irregular shaped lot that is 221’ deep with 268’ of Memorial St frontage and boasts a wonderful picturesque setting for a home site. Check website for terms & photos!

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 8TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTY- PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS

Immediately following Auction #2 at the Atlas, IL location, we will conduct a small personal property auction. Highlights to include: Commercial restaurant equipment, Vulcan 2 door convection oven, steam table, ice cream freezer, True 2 door soda cooler, several large showcases and display cabinets, visible gas pump style candy dispenser, antique enamel stove, few pcs. of crocks & pottery, misc. other items.

of way line of said Public Road 450 feet; thence South to the center of the Creek; thence Westerly meandering along the center of said Creek to point 779 feet East of the West line of said Northwest Quarter; thence North to the center of said drainage ditch; thence Easterly along the center of said drainage ditch to the place of beginning; EXCEPTING that part thereof previously conveyed to Paul E. Edgell and wife by Deed recorded in Deed Record 29, page 305 and EXCEPTING that part previously conveyed to Gerald A. Blumenberg and wife by Deed recorded in Deed Record 22, page 171 containing 18 acres, more or less, all in the Recorder’s Office of Calhoun County, Illinois. Situated in Calhoun County, State of Illinois. ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM, all that part of the above-described tract lying North of Gresham Hollow Road.

Make plans to attend these very nice Brown County, IL land & personal property auctions. At 10:00 A.M. we will sell 85 acres± of Brown County, IL farmland which represents premier whitetail deer habitat and has over 40+ acres tillable (all tillable acres currently in CRP with an annual payment of nearly $6,500.00). Check out the aerial video, plat and photos online. The land auction will be held at the Brown County YMCA Facility, Mt. Sterling, IL. After the land auction we will travel out to the farm, which is located north of Mt. Sterling, IL on Hwy. 99. We will conduct a farm machinery and personal property auction beginning at 1:00 P.M. Although this will be a short auction and will last approximately 1 hour, you will find the items to be in like new condition. Listing to include: '96 MF 261 diesel tractor, ROPS, 16.9-30 and 7.50-16 tires, rear hyd., fenders and just 345 actual 1 owner hours!; '67 MF 1100 diesel tractor, 18.4-34 and 10.00-16 tires, dual hyd., fenders, good straight tin work and 4,617 hours, sells complete with MF hyd. loader; Bush Hog model 2010 10 ft. chopper, pass for a demo!; 3 pt. hitch bale stabber, possibly never used; Honda 400 4WD ATV; Honda 300 2-wheel drive ATV; 42" wide ATV Horrogator; Cub Cadet model LTX 1042 KW riding lawn mower, approximately 2 years old, 18 HP, 42" deck and foot hydrostat; Yard Pro rear tine tiller; Pace American 12' enclosed cargo trailer with side and rear access doors, requires 2" ball hitch, sells with spare; 16' open utility trailer with dove tail and self storing ramps, sells with spare; Older food plot size farm equipment to include: 16' field cultivator, 12' disk, Big Ox 3 pt. blade; Also selling: Hyd. cylinder, Handyman jack, alum. and wooden ladders, alum. ATV ramps, semi box van for storage, 8'x 12' portable shed, porta potty, high wheel push lawn mower, ATV Reese hitch tote and ATV spot sprayer, vintage metal lawn chairs, portable ladder style deer stand, vintage child's sled, wooden croquet set, 16' pipe gate and other fencing supplies, few 16' pieces of white tin, grinding stone wheel, 3 pt. draw bar, deer antlers, coal buckets, etc.; Shop and hand tools to include: Smaller anvil, Ridgid 24" pipe wrench, portable air compressor, work bench with vise, 3/4" socket set, normal selection of hand tools, post driver, 2-wheel grinder and other misc. garage type items.

Make plans to attend this auction. Complimentary food will be provided free of charge by the auction company.

MACHINERY AUCTION WILL LAST APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR!

JOHN & DORIS HOWELL – SELLERS REPRESENTING & CLOSING ATTORNEY: JOHN B. LEONARD 132 E. MAIN ST. • MT. STERLING, IL • PH: 217-773-3814

Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC • 217-847-2160 • Lic. 444000107 DETAILS & PHOTOS @: www.sullivanauctioneers.com

NEW INFORMATION! A D A M S C O U N T Y, I L AUCTION TO BE HELD AT THE ST. BRIGID’S PARISH HALL, LIBERTY, IL

TUESDAY, NOV. 25 AT 10 AM

132.3 SURVEYED ACRES

Land is located in Section 26 of McKee Township, Adams County, IL. Farm represents productive tillable farmland, outstanding hunting/recreational acreage, etc. Land is generally located approximately 8 miles east of Liberty, IL. From the south edge of Liberty, IL take Hwy. 104 east 1.5 miles to the curve (800th Ave.), then continue east on 800th Ave. approximately 6 miles to "T" (road 2873), then right or south 3/4 mile to 700th Ave., then left or east a short distance. Watch for presale directional signs.

D. A description of the improvements on the real estate is: Single family dwelling.

E. The time and place of the sale are: Monday, December 8, 2014, at 10:00 a.m., Calhoun County Board Room, Second Floor of Courthouse, Hardin, Illinois 62047.

F. The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) of sale price on date of sale; balance within 30 days.

Real estate and improvements thereon are being sold as is.

G. Title will be conveyed subject to all general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate and special assessments, if any, and easements and restrictions of record. Should the Buyer desire title insurance, it shall be at Buyer’s expense.

BANK OF KAMPSVILLE, Plaintiff By: Richard N. Gillingham Attorney at Law 220 Sixth Street Carrollton, Illinois 62016 (217) 942-5244 11.12.14, 11.19, 11.26

TRACT INFORMATION 132.3 SURVEYED ACRES – FSA figures should indicate approximately 58.04 acres of cropland.

Soil types to include: Creal, Haymond, Wakeland & Bunkum. The balance of this tract is in hardwoods, wooded draws and creeks...which is as you can imagine offers some of the best whitetail deer & wild turkey hunting in the entire state of Illinois. If looking for an ideal and secluded tract of land with a substantial amount of income producing cropland, then be sure to check out this tract. Access is along the entire south side side by 700th Ave. METHOD & TERMS The Lierly property will be sold on a price per acre basis based on 132.3 surveyed acres.

10% of the bid price to be paid on day of sale with the balance to be due at the time of closing on or before December 22, 2014. This farm has to be closed in the '14 calendar year (no exceptions)! Full possession will be given at the time of closing. Title insurance will be issued in the full amount of the purchase price on both tracts. '14 real estate taxes will be the responsibility of the estate. Announcements sale day take precedence.

MARGARET LIERLY ESTATE STATE STREET BANK • QUINCY, IL JOHN SNYDER & LAURIE BRINKMAN • TRUST DEPT.

REPRESENTING & CLOSING ATTORNEY: GERALD L. TIMMERWILKE Blickhan, Timmerwilke, Woodworth & Larson • 226 N. Sixth Street • Quincy, IL • 217-221-4200

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200 S. Madison Pittsfield, IL 62363 450 BENSON ST., PITTSFIELD $139,900

523 N. ILLINOIS, PITTSFIELD $42,500

www.wade-real-estate.com Pittsfield - N. Madison St. - 2 storage blds. Masonry constructed, 17,000 sq. ft. total storage area. CALL COURTNEY FOR INFO. PRICED AT $135,000

302 MAIN ST, DETROIT $45,000

23328 US HWY.54, PITTSFIELD $98,500

244 S. MEMORIAL ST, PITTSFIELD $68,500 - Immediate Possession

#6 PHEASANT LANE, PITTSFIELD $249,900

Rural Griggsville Area's largest manufacturing plant.

Situated on 14.8 M/L acres.

Approx. 83,000 square feet of BLDG, numerous offices, large storage areas, buildings well-maintained.

Details, call Courtney at Wade Real Estate.

PRICE REDUCED TO $450,000 FOR QUICK SALE.

New Listing: 502 W. Walnut St, Griggsville 1 1/2 story home with 3 bedrooms, eat-in kitchen, & living room with fireplace. Detached 2 car garage with extras, patio, deck, & more. Needs some work. $52,000 New Listing: 414 S. Stanford St, Griggsville 1 1/2 story home on corner lot. Some updates. Call for a showing.

Priced to sell $25,000 25465 305TH Ave, Barry: Attractive 4 bedroom country home on 2.84 Acres located at edge of town. Inviting kitchen comes equiped with stainless steel appliances, rustic stone fireplace, 2 bathrooms, & more. Covered porches, insulated outbuilding, & partial fenced area for animals. What a bargain at $88,000!

12323 State HWY 100, Pearl: Country life with all the comforts of nice updates. 2-3 bedroom ranch home on 4+ Acres with tillable acreage income. Nice finished walk-out basement & a storage shed. $95,400 #3 Teal Lane, Pittsfield: Immediate possession on this nice family home. 3 bedroom & 2 full baths, kitchen comes with appliances, open dining/living area, with access to the deck. Finished basement with bath. Two car attached garage & fenced back yard. $149,900 815 W. Jefferson St, Pittsfield: Sprawling 3 bedroom ranch home on nice lot. Awesome kitchen with double ovens & more, 2 bathrooms, fireplace, & newer roof. Covered patio, deck, garage, & partial basement. $89,900 201 Mason St, Pittsfield: Manageable 2 bedroom ranch home on smaller lot. Big living/dining area with built-ins.

Garage & storage shed. $$65,000 302 Bennett St, New Salem: Two story home with a country feel. Interior freshly painted, new flooring, & more. 3 bedrooms, big living room, kitchen/dining area, office area, & more. Deck & attached garage. Kitchen appliances to convey. $79,500 404 S. Union St, Griggsville: 2-3 bedroom ranch home with a four season room, living/dining area, eat-in kitchen, & 2 baths. Private court area, 2 car garage, & storage shed. Must See! $76,500 430 W. Jefferson St, Pittsfield: 1 1/2 story home with lots of updates. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, & more. Deck & garage. PENDING 903 Mechanic St, Winchester: 3 bedroom ranch home with full basement. Lots of nice updates: roof, furnace, water heater, & more. Partial hardwood floors, half bath in basement,& attached 1 car garage. Must See. $75,000 203 Spring St, Pleasant Hill: 3-4 bedroom ranch home with open floor plan. Metal roof. Would make an excellent starter home or rental. $42,500 115 Randall Dr, Pleasant Hill.: 3-4 bedroom home with 2 baths. Kitchen/dining area with access to deck. Deck. $55,000 RR. 1 Box 60A, Nebo (rural Pleasant Hill) 1900+ sq.ft. manufactured home with full finished basement, sitting on 1.3 Acres. Attractive eat-in kitchen with lots of storage, counter space, & appliances to convey. Wood burning fireplace. Storage shed. $98,000 N. Monroe St, Pittsfield: Building Lot. $7,500 S. Naples St, Perry: Nice size building lot with establised trees. $14,500 622 Brookfield Rd, Quincy: 3 bedroom ranch home in nice subdivision located off State Street. Two baths, great room, attached 2 car garage, & full basement. Needs some finish work. $149,900 2301 Elm St, Quincy: Large two story home with 4-5 bedrooms, 2 baths, & more. Needs some work but priced to sell $45,000 inglot. Newer roof. pend 410 S. Walnut St, Hull: Two story home on corner 57 County Road O, Sutter: Brick ranch home with full walk-out basement & attached garage. sold RR.3 Box 128, Carrollton: Older two story home at edge of town on 1.8 acres. sold 321 E. North St, Roodhouse: Neat clean 2 bedroom ranch home with newer detached 2 car garage. so&ld

Richard Smith John Borrowman Chris Nichols Tere Boes

Griggsville - 801 E. Quincy St. - On 1 acre mol.

39 yr. old brick ranch style home. 7 rooms, 3 BR, 2 baths, full basement, 2 car att. garage. Immediate possession. REMODELED CALL BRIAN

NEW LISTING - PITTSFIELD - 312 W. PERRY ST. All redecorated bungalow style home. 1260 sq. ft. 5 rooms, 2 BR, 1.5 BA, beautiful woodwork, new roof, newer heat & A/C, newer vinyl siding, updated electric. MUST SEE CALL COURTNEY PRICED LOW 70'S

Milton - 219 Tucker St. - 35 yr old ranch style home, 1020 sq. ft. 5 rooms, 2 bedrooms, vinyl siding, covered patio, detached garage.

PRICED $55,000. CALL TAMI

NEW LISTING - PITTSFIELD - 420 N. Jackson St. Remodeled 2 story home, 9 rooms, 5 bedrooms, 2 baths, new kitchen, new electrical. All thermo w/d, NEW heating and cooling, NEW 16x32 IN GROUND swimming pool and more. CALL COURTNEY FOR MORE INFO.

SOLD

PENDING

112 KELLOG ST., PITTSFIELD $42,500

248 TUCKER ST, MILTON $189,900

317 W. Adams St. Pittsfield - 2 story family home, 2800 sq. ft. 10 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, new heating and cooling, new electric, fireplace. Det. 28x66 building and more. $139,000 CALL COURTNEY.

NEW LISTING- Pittsfield 410 Sycamore St. Remodeled and Redecorated brick ranch style. arm, 3BR, fireplace, new flooring, full part finished basement, 2 car garage, new roof, new heating and cooling, new deck and Much more. Priced $179,000.

Call for info.

367 E. Morrison St. Pittsfield - 40 year old ranch style, 1300 sq. ft. 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, full basement.

Redecorated and remodeled inside and out. Lifetime metal roof, vinyl siding, new flooring, central heat and A/C, 1 car garage. Close to schools. CALL ROGER. MOTIVATED SELLER. REDUCED to $94,000

NEW LISTING - SECTION 2 NEW SALEM TOWNSHIP - 30 Acres tillable and timber. 10 year old frame house, 8 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, modern kitchen, fireplace, central heat and A/C. MOTIVATED SELLER $185,000 CALL COURTNEY

NEW LISTING- Pittsfield- 508 N. Orchard St. on 2 lots. Extremely meat and well maintained. Ranch style home, 6RM, 3BR, full part finished basement, gas fun, C/A, large covered deck and garage.

PRICED $85,000. Call Roger Hall

SOLD Perry - 403 E. Highway St. - On 3 lots, very nice 3 yr. old 7 rooms, 3 BR, 2 bath manufactured home. 1250 sq. ft. with large det. garage. MOTIVATED SELLER at $78,000 Reduced $75,000 CALL ROGER.

NEW LISTING SUMMER HILL - 45 yr. old brick ranch style home, 1800 sq. ft. 6 rooms, 2 BR, bath, PITTSFIELD - 404 N. Monroe St. - 1 story frame with 24x24 family room, 2 car att. garage, new home, 1500 sq. ft. 6 rm., 2/3 bedrooms, basement, metal roof, thermo w/d, gas furnace, C/A. PRICED gas furnace, vinyl siding, new roof, det. garage.

PRICED $54,500. CALL COURTNEY. $79,000. CALL COURTNEY

NEW LISTING - FLORENCE - 421 River Road - 200 feet of frontage, home with 4 rooms, 1 bedrooom, new kitchen, fireplace, gas furnace, C/A, new metal roof, thermo w/d, large porch and more. Move-in ready. Priced at $68,000. CALL COURTNEY

SOLD 450 W. Jefferson St. Pittsfield - 2 story family home, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, newer vinyl siding, metal roof, thermo windows. IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. Priced in $60s. CALL TAMI. NEW PRICE ACREAGE/LOTS New Listing - 1.5 lots for sale in Sunny Brook Subdivision, Pittsfield. CALL COURTNEY

217.473.3286 217.430.0645 217.473.3777 217.491.2267

Barb Goertz Elaine Smith Todd Smith Sandy Herring

428 N. Monroe St. Pittsfield - 2 story family home, 1800 sq. ft. 7 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, gas furnace, C/A, aluminum siding, shingle roof. IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. Priced $62,000 Priced $59,900. CALL COURTNEY.

217.257.7865 217.473.3288 217.285.4720 217.371.9549

Detroit - Just redecorated, 1 story frame home, 1300 sq. ft. 6 RM, 3 BR, 1 bath, new carpet, nice kitchen, 2 car garage. IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. PRICED $59,500 $58,000. CALL COURTNEY.

Chris Little Scott Andress Robert Evans

ROCKPORT - 1 1/2 story frame home, 1600 sq. ft., 9 rooms, 4 BR. 2 baths, full basement. IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. PRICED AT $35,000.

CALL COURTNEY

217.653.3697 217.371.0635 217.491.2391

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116 W. Washington • Pittsfield, Il 62363 • (217) 285-5800 www.pikecorealestate.com HOMES NEW LISTING-Pittsfield-640 W. Jefferson-Extra nice remodeled 1BR home. Live cheaper than renting. All appliances included. Motivate Sellers!! $40’s.

NEW LISTING-Kampsville-R.R. 1, Box 104-3BR 2BA manufactured home with large machine shed in a quiet location. $70’s.

NEW LISTING-Summer Hill-32731 Jim Town Hollow Rd.-3BR home with maintenance free siding, newer heating and cooling, new carpet and fresh paint. Priced to sell! $40’s.

NEW LISTING-Summer Hill-32944 200th Ave.-Affordable 2 story 3BR 1.5BA home in Summer Hill that needs some TLC. Priced right! Bank owned property. $20’s.

NEW LISTING-Adams County-Baylis-2784 N. 250th Ave.-Beautiful 2000 sq. ft. 4BR home sitting on 15 acres with large machine shed and 3.5 acre lake. $400’s.

Barry-1132 Rodgers St.-Older 2 story 4BR home priced to sell. Motivated Seller!!! $40’s.

Barry-565 Mortimer St.-Nice 4-5BR home with detached garage that has been totally remodeled. $60’s.

Barry-1066 Mason-3BR home with newer roof and furnace. $60’s.

Barry-233 Tremont-3BR 2BA home with 2 car detached garage in nice neighborhood.

Priced to sell!! $70’s.

Barry-507 Grand Ave.-Excellent 2BR quality built ranch home with partially finished basement with extra bath all sitting on extra large lot. $80’s.

Barry-1159 Pratt St.-Beautiful 4BR home all updated. Move-in ready!! $90’s.

DRASTIC PRICE REDUCTION-Barry-1300 Pratt St.-Very nice 3BR home on 3 acres +/- with new bathrooms, beautiful new carpet, oak cabinets in kitchen and 2 fireplaces. Very nice neighborhood. $130’s.

Barry-1415 Mortimer St.-Quality 3BR 2BA home with 2 car attached garage and large 2 car detached garage with apartment sitting on 2.86 acres. $160’s.

Chambersburg-37059 County Hwy. 21-Ranch home with 6 acres of pasture and lots of updates with additional small home that could add additional income. $70’s.

Florence-414 River Road-Nice 3BR 2BA manufactured home with garage and pool sitting on the bluff side with 8 lots across the road along the Illinois River. A must see! $90’s.

Griggsville-416 E. Chestnut-Nice 3BR 2BA home on 2 corner lots. Nice deck areas and partial fenced-in yard. $50’s.

Griggsville-116 S. Pearl-Nice remodeled 3BR 2BA home on corner lot. Motivated seller! $60’s.

Griggsville-215 N. Union St.-Large 4BR 2BA house with many updates. Would make a great family home. $70’s.Griggsville-204 S. Corey-Nicely remodeled 4-5BR 2BA home with lots of space and updates. Must see to appreciate! $80’s.

PRICE REDUCED-Hardin-HC 61 Box 16A-Amazing 3BR, 2BA rustic log home with large garage/workshop, machine shed and 90 acres of prime hunting land.

PRICE REDUCED-Mt. Sterling- R. R. #4, Box 167-CORNBELT WHITETAILS LODGE-3 state of the art hunting lodges, sleeps 40 people, sits on 13 acres. Highly motivated Seller!

Nebo-410 Park St.-3BR 2BA home with attached 1 car garage plus insulated 2 car detached garage, new carpet and paint. $60’s.

PRICE REDUCED-New Canton-195 Mississippi-5BR 2BA home on corner lot with big yard located across from the park. Motivated Seller!! Make an offer!!! $40’s.

New Canton-425 Mississippi St.-Excellent 3BR home. All appliances convey. Many good updates. $50’s.

Pearl-405 West Street-Nice 2BR modular home with garden shed, outbuilding and fully furnished. $40’s.

PRICE REDUCED-Pittsfield-639 E. Washington St.-One of the most desirable classic homes in this area in a beautiful setting! 5BR 4+BA , energy efficient and maintenance-free exterior. Call our office for your private showing!! $290’s.

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

Pittsfield-38185 205th Ave.-Great 4BR family home just minutes from town. Nice open porch. $150’s.

Pittsfield-505 Piper Lane-Beautiful original woodwork sets this 2 story 3BR 1.5BA home apart from others. A must see!!! $100’s.

Pittsfield-675 Kandy St.-Outstanding 3BR ranch home in desirable South location with many updates. $90’s.

Pittsfield-511 W. Oklahoma-5BR 2BA manufactured home with lots of space to work with.

Needs some cosmetic work. Great potential at a great price! $60’s.

Pittsfield-703 N. Jackson-4BR home with new roof, bath and flooring. Bank owned. $60’s.

Pittsfield-339 S. Illinois-2BR vinyl sided maintenance free home with new kitchen, bath and flooring. Bank owned. $60’s.

Pittsfield-320 W. Jefferson-3BR 2BA home with large pantry and nice fenced in yard. $60’s.

Pittsfield-180 Washington Ct.-Nice 2BR home with 1 car detached garage on quiet street.

Would make a great rental or starter home. $60’s.

Pittsfield-605 N. Jackson St.-3BR 2BA home with deck, large fenced in yard and detached garage. $60’s.

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

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

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

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

Plainville-118 High St.-2BR home on 1½ lots with nice 3 car detached garage. Would make a nice starter home. $60’s.

Pleasant Hill-108 State-Nice 2BR starter home with newly remodeled bath, newer furnace and central air. $40’s.

Pleasant Hill-104 Lyndel-Neat maintenance free 3BR 1BA ranch home in nice subdivision location. Good retirement or starter home. $60’s.

PRICE REDUCED-Pleasant Hill-15005 383rd St.-Beautiful 20 year old 3BR 2BA brick ranch home with 2,100 sq. ft. sitting on 4.5 acres. $160’s.

Rockport-27844 Dutch Creek Rd.-Beautiful 2BR home, totally remodeled, includes 3 acres, large machine shed, older barn & 2 grain bins. $100’s.

Rockport-18327 St. Hwy. 96-Unique 3BR 2BA home with 3 car and 1 car detached garages.

Excellent landscaping in a nice location. $150’s.

Rockport-17358 State Hwy. 96-Large 4-5BR 2 story home with over 2,700 sq. ft. of living space with 4 car detached garage all sitting on 1.6 acres. $150’s.

Summer Hill-32739 Jim Town Hollow Rd.-3BR 1BA bungalow with 2 car detached garage with new windows. Move-in ready! $50’s.

Winchester-834 Old Highway Road-Beautiful 5BR 3.5BA brick home sitting on 3.1 acres with large wooded lot. $800’s.

COMMERCIAL & LOTS Barry-Good building site on a 1.88 acre tract of land located on Old Hwy 36 North of Barry Illinois. Includes a 20X 40 shed that has been sided and painted. Give us a call to take look!!

PRICE REDUCED-Barry-1400 Rodgers St.-Nice shop with geo-thermal in great location.

Barry-Bow Lake Golf Course-9 hole golf course with club house. Great investment opportunity!

Griggsville-Nice building site on Walnut Street in Griggsville. Motivated Seller!

PRICE REDUCED-Griggsville-706 N. Chandler-2 vacant building lots in good location with all utilities available on one lot.

PRICE REDUCED-Pittsfield-S. Memorial St.-Nice 60’ x 232’ building lot on the South side of town.

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

Pittsfield-Lot 7 Panther Creek Subdivision-Great building location in one of Pittsfield’s newest & best subdivisions. Lot size is 0.81 acres.

PRICE REDUCED-Pittsfield-25340 390th St.-20 x 30 building with city water, septic, electric, and propane tank sitting on 3.7 acres. Zoned commercial or residential.

Pittsfield-11 acres, including Lot 1 of the Industrial Plaza-Great building and business site.

Call our office for more details!

Pittsfield-205 N. Madison-Formerly “The Brick on Madison.” Turn-key restaurant/lounge with nice upstairs apartment.

Pittsfield-228 & 229 W. Jefferson & 231 W. Adams St-16-1BR, 1-2BR and 1-3BR apart-

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

HUNTING LAND & FARMS NEW LISTING-Calhoun County 235 acres +/- Crater TWP. Very secluded big timber hunting farm with 64 acres CRP. NEW LISTING-Pike County 202 acres +/- Spring Creek TWP. Good investment farm with 95 acres tillable and great hunting opportunity.

NEW LISTING-Adams County 60 acres +/- Beverly TWP. 2000 sq. ft. home with large machine shed, 3.5 acre lake and 44 acres tillable.

PRICE RECUDED-Brown County 60 acres +/- Elkhorn Twp. Secluded hunting farm with 23 acres tillable providing good income.

Calhoun and Pike County 1,147 acres +/- Belleview and Spring Creek TWPs. Huge farm with 3 homes, including nice lodge, guest house, secluded lake, and several machine sheds.

Farm earns over $135,000 annual income from tillable & CRP income.

Calhoun and Pike County 654 acres +/- Carlin and Pearl TWPs. Beautiful 4BR 4BA home sitting on an enormous trophy deer hunting farm with big timber!

Calhoun County 401 acres +/- Hardin TWP. Huge hunting farm with 70 acres tillable, secluded on dead end road with older home and outbuildings.

Calhoun County 328 acres +/- Belleview & Carlin TWPs. Large, authentic cedar log home sits on this fabulous recreational farm earning nearly $23,000 annual income!

Calhoun County 125 acres +/- Carlin TWP. Super hunting farm with big timber, 26 acres tillable and cozy cabin on secluded black top road!! Very unique property!

Pike and Calhoun County 1,147 acres +/- Spring Creek and Belleview TWPs. Huge farm with 3 homes, including nice lodge, guest house, secluded lake, and several machine sheds.

Farm earns over $135,000 annual income from tillable & CRP income.

PRICE REDUCED-Pike County 661 acres +/- Spring Creek TWP. Breathtaking recreational farm with incredible Tennessee log home. Big timber, big deer, big opportunity!!

Pike and Calhoun County 654 acres +/- Pearl and Carlin TWPs. Beautiful 4BR 4BA home sitting on an enormous trophy deer hunting farm with big timber!

Pike County 534 acres +/- Pleasant Vale TWP. Large recreational farm with fantastic log home and incredible hunting with income.

Pike County 502 acres +/- Spring Creek TWP. Large, scenic hunting farm with 126 acres tillable earning almost $27,000 annual cash rent, gorgeous 12 acre lake!

Pike County 501 acres +/- Spring Creek & Pearl TWPs. Awesome hunting farm with marketable timber and over $21,000 annual income from tillable & CRP. Pike County 286 acres +/- Pleasant Hill TWP. Beautiful recreational farm with 2 lakes, marketable timber and excellent hunting.

Pike County 219 acres +/- Ross TWP. Incredible Deer & Waterfowl hunting property in Mississippi River Bottoms!!

Pike County 172 acres +/- Martinsburg TWP. Awesome hunting farm with cabin, lake and 50 acres tillable.

Pike County 167 acres +/-Martinsburg and Pleasant Hill TWP. Big timber hunting farm with good CRP income and nice lake.

Pike County 150 acres +/- Pittsfield and Derry TWP. Very nice investment farm with 85 acres tillable and great deer hunting.

Pike County 78 acres +/- Spring Creek TWP. Great hunting farm with 37 acres CRP and established food plots. Farm lays beautiful for deer hunting!

Pike County 77 acres +/- Pleasant Hill TWP. Nice recreational farm with high fencing.

Pike County 66 acres +/- Pearl TWP. Big timber hunting farm with 2BR home and outbuildings.

Pike County 55 acres +-/ New Salem TWP. Excellent hunting farm with big timber and major creek running through it.

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

Scott County 84.5 acres +/- Glasgow TWP. Very nice recreational farm with good timber and excellent deer and turkey hunting.

MISSOURI PROPERTIES NEW LISTING-Vandalia-800 S. Highland St.-Very well maintained 3BR 2BA home with 2 car attached garage sitting on a large lot. $100’s.

PENDINGS AND SOLDS SALE PENDING-New Canton-23958 260th St.-Beautiful 3BR, 3BA brick ranch home with full basement. 40 acres of hunting with another small home & workshop also included! $300’s.

SALE PENDING-PRICE REDUCED-Summer Hill-32851 200th Ave.-Newer 4BR home, all updated, with nice finished workshop, on double lot. $80’s.

SALE PENDING-Griggsville-801 E. Quincy St.-Well built brick home with full basement in great location. In cooperation with Wade Real Estate.

SALE PENDING-Barry-585 Bainbridge-2BR home with many updates, including windows, heating/air, roof, siding, insulation and paint. $50’s.

SOLD-Pittsfield-229 W. Crane-2BR home that would make a great rental home or investment property.

SOLD-Pittsfield-319 E. Perry-3BR 2BA manufactured home priced to sell.

SOLD-Pittsfield-318 Piper Lane-Superb older 2 story 3-4BR home with exquisite wood working, staircase and foyer sitting on 2.25 acres. $140’s.

SOLD-Pittsfield-223 E. Perry-2BR home that would make a great rental home or investment property.

SOLD-Pittsfield-524 Liberty St.-3BR home with new kitchen, bath, floorings, paint, roof, and light fixtures. In cooperation with Desollar & Wessler Bros.

SOLD-New Canton-110 N. Main-81 x 40 building in New Canton currently occupied

by Darci’s Restaurant, includes small adjacent lot to the West.

SALE PENDING-Adams County 88 acres +/- McKee TWP. Nice recreational farm with approximately 25 acres tillable.

SALE PENDING-Pike County 324 acres +/- Hadley and Barry TWP. Investment/hunting farm with nice creek and timber, 181 acres tillable and 64 acres CRP. SALE PENDING-Pike County 40 acres +/- Pleasant Vale TWP-Awesome hunting farm including 3BR, 3BA brick home, smaller home & workshop. Great secluded, quiet setting!

SALE PENDING-Pike County 303 acres +/- Spring Creek TWP. Fantastic recreational farm with 2 lakes, big timber, & 164 acres tillable!

SOLD-Pike County 29 acres +/- Pleasant Vale TWP. All timber hunting farm with Kiser Creek running through it.

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

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201 Temperance St. Pleasant Hill - 2 story frame house.

9 rooms, 4 BR, 1 BA, GFA, 2 car att. garage, full basement, good location and quite neighborhood.

104 Randall Drive- 3 bed, 2 bath, large garage. Great location.

201 West Quincy Pleasant Hill - 1 1/2 story, 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, covered porch/gazebo. Very well kept house.

Pleasant Hill- 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, nice house, good location, new furnace and air, great location!

5th and Orrill St Pleasant Hill- Good 45x60 Morton Building situated on 1 1/2 lots..

560 E Park Street Nebo IL- 4 BR, 2 BA, det. garage, 2 covered porches, Great house.

102 East Clinton Street- Good 5RM, 2 BR, 1 BA bungalow.

1100 sq. ft.

315 Park St. Nebo - 6RM, 3BR, 1BA, frame bungalow. Gas F/A, heat, C/A. Solid House.

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PITTSFIELD - 17916 369TH PLEASANT HILL, (In Martinsburg) - Ten year old modular family home situated on two acres; this home features, GFA, CA, maintenance free vinyl siding, very well insulated, patio; three roomy bedrooms, living room, dining room and very attractive kitchen; bath plus master bath. Listing Broker, David McCartney BARRY - 31233 290TH - Ten year old two bedroom, on bath, living rm, dining rm, kitchen and walk out full basement; this home also features 3 car detached garage;CA and maintenance free vinyl siding . ADT alarm system, and so much more. All situated on 15 acres m/l. Listing Broker, Ken Renoud 728 WEST FAYETTE - PITTSFIELD - In cooperation with Barton and Associates PITTSFIELD - 212 FAIR ST. - Two story family home that features; three bedrooms up and master bedroom downstairs; roomy living and dining room; two baths; GFA and CA. This home is close to schools, great neighborhood, very reasonably priced, and very efficient. All situated .31 acre m/l.

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The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2014-2015 are $16,700.00. This represents a 23.9% increase over the previous year.

III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2013-2014 were $0.00.

The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2014-2015 are $0.00. This represents a 0% increase over the previous year.

IV. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2013-2014 were $13,475.13.

The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2014-2015 are $16,700.00. This represents a 23.9% increase over the previous year.

Karrie Spann, Clerk of the Village of Milton, Pike County 11.19

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 8TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTY- PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

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Notice of Proposed Property Tax Increase for Village of Milton, Pike County, Illinois.

Property Address: 615 North Chandler, Griggsville, Illinois 62340

phone (217) 285-4502 office Fax: (217) 285-9672

Dated this 10th day of November, 2014

II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2013-2014 were $13,475.13.

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I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for Village of Milton, P.O. Box 68, Milton, Illinois for 2014-2015 will be held on December 9, 2014 at 6:30p.m. at Village Hall, Milton, Illinois.

Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Village Clerk, Milton Village Hall, P.O. Box 68, Milton, Illinois.

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Broker Owned, Sonya Miller REDUCED BY $12,000!! BARRY - 26889 COUNTY HIGHWAY 4 - Very nice two bedroom home near Eldara, situated on one acre m/l; home features; CA, furnace only three years old, newer windows, newer roof, and much much more. Great for that family just starting out, or that couple down sizing. Listing Broker, David McCartney SOLDRESIDENTIAL LOTS AT 501 SOUTH MADISON - Three year old family home in great neighborhood. Listing Broker, David McCartney REDUCED BY $10,000!! PITTSFIELD - 690 SOUTH WALNUT - Excellent three/four bedroom, two baths, ranch family home, in super nice neighborhood. This home features; GFA, new AC, new roof, maintenance free vinyl siding; new water heater; full partially finished basement, remodeled master bath. Listing Broker, David McCartney 437 WEST WASHINGTON-PITTSFIELD - Two story family home, Broker Owned, David McCartney MILTON - 716 WEST PITTSFIELD ST. - Very nice ranch family home that features; 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, kitchen and living room; GFA, CA and newer roof. Great starter home or for someone wanting to down size. This home is situated on a large lot on the West end of Milton. Great small town atmosphere. Listing Broker, Karen McConnell PITTSFIELD - 117 SOUTH JACKSON ST. - Very nice two bedroom home with CA, GFA, full basement, new gas fireplace and dishwasher; living room, dining room, kitchen, utility in basement, great investment, very affordable. Great for that couple down sizing or that couple just starting out. Listing Broker, David McCartney 203 WEST TEMPERANCE - PLEASANT HILL - Family home, in cooperation with McKee Real Estate PITTSFIELD - HIGHWAY 54 - 1.85 Acres/ml of commercial acreage located in the Industrial Park. Great location, great business investment and opportunity!! Priced to sell, motivated seller.

Listing Broker, David McCartney REDUCED!! - NEBO - 14026 395th Ave. - Super nice story and half family home situated on 4+ acres m/l! Home features, four bedrooms, four ½ baths; family room, dining room and a great kitchen, concrete and tumbled marble counter tops, whole house was totally remodeled in 2005, GEO, slate tile, all kitchen appliance convey. Listing Broker, David McCartney MILTON - Lot measuring 180x170 with 4 buildings, located in the center of Milton. These lots would add value to the town of Milton with a new business or home construction. Great investment and business opportunity. Listing Broker, David McCartney.

PITTSFIELD - 419 S. MEMORIAL - REDUCED BY $20,000 - Very nice and elegant two story family home, this home features added charm with refinished interior for that era; 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, CA, 2 car attached garage. All situated on a large lot.. Listing Broker, David McCartney

NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on September 5, 2014, I, Sheriff, Paul Petty of Pike County, Illinois, will hold a sale on January 2, 2015 , commencing at 9:00 AM, at the Pike County Courthouse, 100 East Washington Street, Pittsfield, IL 62363, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: LOTS THREE (3) AND FOUR (4) IN BLOCK FIVE (5) IN MCCONNELL AND CLARK’S ADDITION TO THE TOWN, NOW CITY OF GRIGGSVILLE, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF PIKE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 615 North Chandler, Griggsville, Illinois 62340 P.I.N.: 43-067-06; 43-067-07

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First Mortgage Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $96904.58 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g) (1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Pike County.

The person to contact forinformation regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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MONTANA SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, ROSEBUD COUNTY

SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION OR SERVICE OUT OF STATE

EDWARD S. RICHARDSON, DAVID A. RICHARDSON, JEFFREY RICHARD VAUGHN,RAYMOND GORDON VAUGHAN, CAROLEEN J. C O L E n/K/A CARALEEN J. COLE REEVES, Plaintiffs,

THE STATE OF MONTANA, TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS, AND TO ALL OTHER PERSONS UNKNOWN: You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint of the Plaintiffs in this action, which is filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to file your answer and serve a copy thereof upon the Plaintiffs’ attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, and in case of your failure to appear to answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

This action is brought for the purpose of quieting title to the land situate in Rosebud County, Montana, described as follows: Lots Three (3), Four (4), Five (5), Six (6) and Seven (7), The Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SE¼NW¼), and the East Half of the Southwest Quarter (E½SW¼) of Section Six (6), Township Ten (10) North, Range Thirty-two (32) East, Montana Meridian, Rosebud County, Montana.

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NANCY S. COLE, LORI LEE HALL, RUSSELL ALLEN PROVINSE, SHERRI LYNN KIRBOW, PHILLIP COLE, PATRICIA COLE a/k/a PATRICIA THOMAS, JAMES L. SMITH, CATHRYN STANNARD, JAMES RUSSELL STANNARD, WILLIAM STANNARD, MARY ANNA COLE, COLLEEN COLE, MIKE COLE, the unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, assignees and creditors of any person who may be deceased, the unknown owners,the unknown successors, assignees, creditors, stockholders, members, liquidating agents of any business associationorcorporation, which may have liquidated, dissolved orceased to exist, and all other persons unknown, claiming, or who might claim any right,title, estate or interest in, or lien or encumbrance upon the real property described in the Complaint, or any part thereof, adverse to Plaintiffs’ ownership or any cloud upon Plaintiffs’ title thereto, whether such claim, or possible claim be present or contingent, including any claim or possible claim of dower, inchoate or accrued, Defendants.

WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL of this Court the 26th day of September, 2014.

Elizabeth T. Ball-Mavity CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT (SEAL)By: Deputy Clerk

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The lone occupant of a pick-up truck was air-lifted from Illini Community Hospital Friday morning after he rolled his pick-up truck on Pig Pen Lane south of Pittsfield. The driver, Zebulon McDaniels, 19, was east-bound when he came over a hill and met a large tractor and disc being driven by Charles Gates of Pittsfield. McDaniels swerved to miss the tractor, went off the left side of the roadway and over turned at least two and one half-times. According to a report from the Pike County Sheriff’s Department, McDaniels was thrown from the vehicle and was taken to Illini by two deer hunters. The accident remains under investigation.

Coffman asks for, receives continuance By beth zumwalt Pike Press The murder trial of Joseph Coffman is continued until Dec. 9 as the defense says they are still waiting on medical records and other information from an undisclosed hospital.

Coffman, 28, appeared in court Tuesday morning with his courtappointed attorney Keisha Morris.

Morris told Judge Frank McCartney she was asking for the continuance because she has not received the paper work she has requested.

“We are asking for a lot,” Morris said. “It is taking them

time to get it all together."

The prosecution said they had no objection to the continuance as long as the case remains on the January jury docket.

Morris agreed that it should.

Coffman will appear Dec. 9 at 10:30 a.m. for his next court appearance.

He is accused of stabbing his half-brother, Dennis Coffman, to death in the early morning hours of July 19 on the Illinois side of the Hannibal Bridge as the two men were traveling east bound from Hannibal.

Coffman has been lodged without bond since his arrest immediately following the incident.

Traffic SPEEDING ($120 unless otherwise posted) Rodney Eric Ashburn, Nebo, $324, three months supervision; Aaron Dean Engstrom, Pittsfield; Cera L. A. Forshey, Baylis, $140; Kenneth I. Harrison II, Rockport; Jordan D. Herron, Pleasant Hill; Jared K. Ketterman, Barry; Kendra J. Leedy, Griggsville; Megan Nicole Moore, Pittsfield; Wendi L. Oitker, Barry; Alicia C. WoodworthPresnall, Pittsfield.

SEATBELT VIOLATIONS ($60 total unless otherwise posted) Vanice T. Bradshaw, Barry; Levi William Cooley, New Salem; John L. Dexter, Pleasant Hill; Jernial Allen Harris, Pittsfield; Casey M. Kuczwara, Pittsfield; Margaret A. Purdom, Barry; Jason P. Taylor, Barry.

DUI Charles W. Swarringim, Pittsfield, DUI BAC >0.08, $1,822, 180 days jail with 28 days credit for time served, DUI alcohol, nolle prosequi, DUI intoxicating compound, nolle prosequi.

MISCELLANEOUS Jefferey D. Allensworth, Pittsfield, failure to reduce speed,

$120; Rodney Eric Ashburn, Nebo, unlicensed, $370; Sidney William Ballenger, Nebo, operating uninsured motor vehicle, $418, six months supervision; David T. Hoskins, Hull, operating uninsured motor vehicle, nolle prosequi, improper traffic lane usage, $370, three months supervision; Cory Dale Howland, Nebo, operating uninsured motor vehicle, $418, six months supervision, expired registration, nolle prosequi; John Riley Johnson, Pittsfield, overweight on axle, $422; Kayla Joy Malone, New Canton, expired registration, $120; Lowell D. Moyer, Barry, exceeding maximal vehicle height, $120; Brooklynn T. Scharwark, Pittsfield, improper left turn, $370, three months supervision; Rachel M. Scranton, Perry, operating uninsured motor vehicle, nolle prosequi; Jason C. Shelton, unattended vehicle, $120; Charles W. Swarringim, Pittsfield, unlawful transportation of alcohol by driver, nolle prosequi, head/tail/side light violation, nolle prosequi, no valid registration, nolle prosequi, unlicensed, nolle prosequi, operating uninsured motor vehicle, nolle prosequi.

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Pearl mayor receives continuance to Nov. 25 By beth zumwalt Pike Press The case of Timothy Fulmer, 54, the mayor of Pearl, was continued for one week at the request of Fulmer and his defense counsel, Mike Hollahan.

Fulmer is charge with one count of misdemeanor battery after he allegedly attacked a

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The police records released by the Pike County Sheriff ’s office include the following arrests and bookings. The records state that these are accusations and each individual is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Bookings Anthony Holmes, 47, Pearl, was arrested Nov. 12 on a Pike

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group of Pearl residents, who Fulmer claims were creating a disturbance in Pearl and threatening harm to another resident around midnight the night of Sept. 21/22.

Fulmer has been free on $150 bond since his arrest the night of the incident.

He is due back in court Nov. 25 at 10 a.m.

County felony warrant. He was released on $500 recognizance bong.

William S. Bigsby, 35, New Canton, was arrested Nov. 16 on an Adams County warrant and a traffic charge of driving while suspended or revoked. Bond on the warrant is $2112. He remains lodged.

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By DAN BRANNAN Pike Press The annual Pittsfield Football Banquet is always a time to recognize the Saukees team for both its football talent and character.

“Character is tested when you are up against it. This will prepare you for life.”

by class, integrity and character.

When we have success in all of these areas, success on the field will follow. This year we were three plays short of 5-4. That puts us in the playoffs. It is very hard as a player, when hard work is either not rewarded or success is unrealized. These young men never let down once in practice.

They came in day in, day out and worked hard.”

One of the annual awards that is given to someone of top qualities, character and outlook on life is the Max Zumwalt Award. Max was a former Pittsfield and Culver Stockton player who lost his life in an automobile accident a few years ago.

“He was a fine young man and his parents are also great people,” Simonson said.

This year’s Max Zumwalt Award went to Korbyn Cox and Caleb Wilson.

“Both young men represent Mr. Zumwalt well and in addition to the characteristics he had, they were both gentleman at all times,” Simonson said.

Wade Thiele and Korbyn Personett were co-Most Valuable Defensive Players of the Year.

Thiele was the Saukees leading tackler and led by example and worked hard and is a junior, Simonson said. “We expect many big things from him next year.”

Personett dominated at his defensive end position and over the next two years, Simonson said he

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Western girls basketball lost its opening game of the year to West Central on Monday night 56-45 in Winchester.

Blair Borrowman and Alexis Christison each had 14 points for Western. Alexis Bellovich added 11 points.

Western’s girls resume action with the Pike County Conference Tournament Wednesday through Tuesday of next week with games Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Tuesday.

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I encourage every hunter to stop by and check us out, with a state of the art 5,000 sq. ft. facility.

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fantiastic work -Kerry, LA great turnaround mount looks great -Raymond, FL deer looks awesome thanks -Jim, IL Wow all I can say nice studio best I’ve seen -Jay, TX outstanding service -Rick, GA

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I will forever ship my mounts to you -Will, NJ

Jeremy priest is one of the most talented taxidermist and business owners I have come across this guy can do anything he sets his mind to his studio is just getting warmed up 9 years later. I see potential over and beyond what he has alredy accomplished well done. God bless -JR, NY

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America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders launches in Illinois Buying appropriate gifts for children whatever the age

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The peak gift-buying season is upon parents, grandparents and others who may be buying toys for the younger set.

But for grandparents and others, the choices may not be as easy as it seems. And for parents, what a child wants may not always be the best choice either.

Heidi Coe of Pittsfield works at PACT Headstart and one of her jobs is to buy toys for the pre-k classes PACT Headstart offers. “ Many items have a age listing on the package,” Coe said. “That is very helpful.”

Coe said the recommended ages listed on packages may not be a hard and fast rule but is certainly a starting place, especially for safety purposes.

“A toy may be suitable for a child, if they are playing with it with an adult or under some sort of supervision,” Coe said. “But for unsupervised play, the ages recommended on the package are a good guideline.”

Coe said buying toys can also depend on a child’s development.

“All children and their abilities are different,” she said. “And so are their interests.”

Megan Kirgan, also with PACT Headstart and a mother of young children recommends puzzles for fine motor skill tuning and problem solving skills.

“Any thing hands-on,” Kirgan said. “ We don’t encourage batterypowered toys because that toy just does one thing. It cuts down on the imagination. We like open ended toys, toys that encourage problem solving and make a child think – open ended toys that can be used in a lot of different ways.”

Coe agreed with Kirgan and said three-year-olds are still developing and make like toys such as blocks or toys that they can build things, while four-year-olds are more settled and may enjoy drawing materials, things that encourage writing or drawing.

“And books are a wonderful gift for all ages.”

Daloris Picone, kindergarten teacher at Pleasant Hill, says she agrees that art things are great for the kindergarten, first grade set.

“Crayons, markers, paint, coloring books – parents may not want the mess but this is so great for children.

Develops creativity, expression, and fine motor skills.”

Picone also said Legos are good, but again parents may shy away from them because of the mess.

For parents really opposed to

America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders is now launching in 40 states, with more than $500,000 worth of scholarships available.

Sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, the program provides $1,500 college scholarships to students pursuing a degree related to agriculture.

Starting Nov. 15, high school seniors and college students in Illinois and other eligible states can apply for this opportunity.

Farmers know the rewards of a career in agriculture, but many of today’s youth may not.

Luckily, there is an abundance of evidence that agriculture is a smart career choice.

According to the USDA, nearly 55,000 jobs in agriculture are available every year.

Many of the nation’s largest land-grant institutions, such as Penn State and Texas A&M University, report job placement rates above 90 percent for their ag students.

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messiness, Picone suggests a learning tablet.

“Leapfrog is a great start,” she said. “Many wonderful learning apps are available with tablets. Leapfrog is a great beginner tablet to help with academics.”

She also said board games were great for helping children learn social skills as turn taking and following rules.

“And it’s great for families to do together,” she said, also echoing books are always a great gift.”

Lisha Fee, of Western Elementary School says she encourages parents to buy gifts for their children that will get them moving.

“Video games are good to an extent,” she said. “But kids need to get up and move. WII has a lot of sports games that promote movement.”

Fee said most boys in third though fifth grades are into basketball and a lot of the girls like volleyball, so

items related to those two sports are appropriate.

“And for jump rope for heart, we also do a pogo stick,” Fee said. “The kids love it. Sometime we do yoyos also. They like that manipulation.”

Junior high students are a little more difficult. Jennifer Van Geisen of Perry Middle School says she polled her students and most are asking for Iphone 6 or 6 plus, Cds, band t-shirts, basketball shoes, hunting supplies, hair supplies, such as curling irons, straightners, ets; concert tickets, fashionable clothing and the always popular money.

Angie Gregor at Pittsfield High School says high school student’s arent’ that much different than junior high students, except some may be thinking of college supplies.

“A dorm refrigerator, microwave, sheets, towels, things they can take to school with them,” she said.

December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month The holidays are considered by many to be a magical time of year, full of times with family, food, and celebrations. However, for many families in Illinois, the 2014 holiday season will be the first without a loved one who lost their life on the roads of Illinois. December is designated “National Impaired Driving Prevention Month,” a time to raise awareness about the consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

In 2012, 335 people in Illinois were killed in alcohol-related crashes, which was 35 percent of the 956 total crash fatalities. In the same year, nearly 40,000 (37,126) DUI arrests were recorded by the Illinois Secretary of State’s office, which is down just slightly from 2011 (38,704 DUI arrests).

Another alarming fact is that the number high-school aged drivers who have at least once driven after drinking alcohol or used marijuana or other illegal drugs is on the rise. *According to the Illinois Youth Survey, 16.2 percent of 12 graders drove after drinking alcohol in 2010. In 2012, that number rose to 17.5 percent. The survey also indicates that in 2010, 20.3 percent of 12 graders drove after using marijuana or other illegal drugs. That number rose to 21.2 percent in 2012.

In addition, research has shown that use of a cell phone is just as dangerous as drinking under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

According to the study, A Comparison of the Cell Phone Driver and the Drunk Driver, “ When driving conditions and time on task were controlled for, the impairments associated with using a cell phone while driving can be just as profound as those associated with driving while drunk.”

Once again, young drivers are greatly impacted by distracted

driving.

Nationwide, 10 percent of all drivers under the age of 20 involved in fatal crashes were reported as distracted at the time of the crash. Families, and schools can become involved in spreading awareness and importance of the prevention of impaired driving in a number of ways.

Parents Have the Talk: Driving is a serious responsibility. Discuss what it means to be a safe driver with your teen and set ground rules for when they’re behind the wheel. If your teen is on the road, they should stay off the phone.

Make a Family Pledge: Print out the pledge form and have every member of your family commit to distraction-free driving. Set a positive example for your kids by putting your cell phone in the glove compartment every time you drive.

Celebrate the holidays with a substance-free party in December, or arrange for transportation for guests who can legally drink.

Restrict night driving. According to the Governors Highway Safety Administration (GHSA), close to two-thirds of fatal crashes that occur at night with 16-yearold drivers behind the wheel are speed related.

Limit teen passengers. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says teens are 2.5 times more likely to exhibit risky behavior such as speeding when driving with peers.

Share the car. The GHSA report shows that if teens have their own car, they’re more likely to speed.

The report also suggests that you avoid letting teens drive cars that might encourage speeding, like high-performance sport cars.

Discuss consequences. Talk to your child about how speeding could put his or her life and

license on the line. Explain how it can also be expensive, with pricey tickets that might make insurance rates rise.

Be involved. Frequently ride with your teens to be sure they’re being safe. And when you’re driving, be a good role model. Always travel at a speed appropriate for the road conditions.

Schools Start a Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) chapter.

Participate in Celebrate My Drive, a program powered by State Farm that celebrates the good decisions of new drivers.

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Grow Ag Leaders helps engage future generations in agriculture by raising awareness of the broad range of career opportunities in the industry and by supporting their college education.

The program was created in response to farmer requests to keep rural youth involved in agriculture.

Farmers can participate in the program by encouraging students in their community to apply for a scholarship and by endorsing their application.

Because farmers play a crucial role in the industry, each applicant is required to obtain endorsements from at least three local farmers.

“We want to encourage ambitious and talented students to pursue careers in this growing field,” Elizabeth Vancil, Monsanto youth and community outreach manager, said. “As students who grew up in rural areas learn more about what agriculture has become,

they are realizing that it is a fascinating, high-tech industry, with job growth, job security, and high wages. These young people are seeing that there are emerging opportunities for a new generation of innovative young farmers, engineers, implement designers, marketing specialists, and seed scientists.”

Grow Ag Leaders is part of the overall America’s Farmers campaign, which highlights the vital role played by farmers, through programs designed to support rural communities.

Farmers interested in promoting the program and endorsing students’ scholarship applications can learn how at GrowAgLeaders.com.

The scholarships are administered by the National FFA Organization, but FFA membership is not required to apply.

Students have until Feb. 1, 2015, to complete the application online at FFA.org/scholarships.

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