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Wednesday,June 18, 2014
Pike Press
Community
Pittsfield, Illinois
Rockport
Pleasant Hill
Hot weather forecast for Rockport this week
New baptist church building coming along
I want to remember Alexis Damon Saturday, June 21 as it’s her birthday. She goes to school in HannibalLaGrange and works at Blessing since she lives at Blessing. I want to wish her a happy birthday. If anybody happens to see her, wish her one. Happy birthday from Grams.
If you have not driven by the new Baptist Church building located up the hill past the pool, you will be surprised how fast it is coming along. The town has been a buzz with all the Carpenter’s for Christ who have been in the area working on the church. Several families had children come home for Father’s Day. Our family cannot all get together until June 28, why is life so busy. Ernie Winchell is under the weather and could use a card to cheer him up. He is P O Box 194, Pleasant Hill, Il 62366. I tore my Meniscus in my left knee and have been slow in moving. Mike says I am always
I hope all the fathers had a good father’s day yesterday. It’s going to be hot this week so I hope everybody stays cool. I guess that’s it until next week. Have a good day. May god bless you all until next week.
By FRANCES PENCE 217-242-3511
Milton
Milton celebrates Father’s Day with cookouts Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Linda Lemerande. She will be greatly missed. Our hearts go out ot the family in this sad time. Sympathy is extended to Kaye Iftner, wife of Milton Postmaster David Iftner. Kaye’s mother passed away. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Rex and Jeana Ramsey hosted a Father’s Day cookout. Others attending
were Jean Kern, Joy Kern, Jana and Randy Graham, Jessica Graham and Tyler Smith, Jace Graham and Micha Hoaglen and Johnie Kern. A Father’s Day cookout was held by Mike, Karrie and Jayson Spann. Attending were Phil and Elaine Graham, Danny, Jenny, Phillip and Taylor Graham. Ballgames at the Milton ball park will be every night this week, weather
By KARRIE SPANN 723-4262 permitting. Don’t miss the great games and delicious goodies at the concession stand.
Nebo Vin Fiz accepting parade grand marshal nominations Planning for this year’s Vin Fiz has started. The theme is “The 50s.” Nominations for the parade grand marshal are being taken. Call Kelly Hill with your nominations at 217-7342418 or see any member. To sign up for the Miss Vin Fiz or the Jr. Miss Vin Fiz call Angie Grammar at 217-653-8477 or Lori Clendenny at 217-734-1811 or 217-883-9234. The deadline is June 30. The Nebo Community club is selling
Shakespear Pizza again this year. The cost is $12 each. They have pepperoni, sausage, cheese and veggie. See any club member to order. The next Community club meeting will be July 3. The club needs help. Please think about joining the club and helping with the activities we have for our community. We welcome any ideas and suggestions for the club. Happy Birthday this week to Lane
By Lori Clendenny 217-734-1811 loriclendenny@gmail.com
Oden! Quote of the week: “Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m Possible’!” Audrey Hepburn.
New Salem
and other area news Richard Helton Band to host concert June 28 “Genius is one percent inspiration, 99 percent perspiration.” Thomas Edison Birthdays and anniversaries for this week are: June 18-Steve and Linda Long, Betty Browing June 20-Peggy Clark, Gerald Snyder, Dale and Sandy Winner, Jeff and Cindy Fessler, Rebecca and Derek Gosnell June 21-Mary and Rodney Cobb June 22-Pam Dice June 23-Donnie Walston, Ray Davenport, Norman and Susan Shaw, Amy and Ryan Dice, Rebecca Leahr June 24-Mark Burrows, Colt Rickerson Prayer requests: April Myers, Angie Lin, Betty Collins, Bob Rue, Brenda Garner, Connie McFall, David Motley, David Brawdy, Dianna Ruble, Dianna Housmann, Heather Alvey, Jeanette Doran, Janet Shoemaker, Josh Bennett, Karen McCullen, Leroy Leonard, Meriam Ibrahim who is being held prisoner in the Middle East because she is a Christian, Missionary Mike Leonard and family, Monica Ruble, Norie Jeffs, Nikki Allen, Ona Ogle, Pat Baxter, Roger Woods, Radar Grim, Roger Bonnett, Roger and Brenda Pennock, Vicki Brackett and family, and pray especially for the United States of America, its leaders, its people, and let everyone remember how and why this great country was founded. A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked. The wicked borroweth and payeth not again: but the righteous sheath mercy, and giveth. Psalm 37:16, 21. Activities in the area: The Richard Helton Band will have a concert at the Pike County Senior Center Saturday, June 28 at 7 p.m. Everyone is encouraged and invited to attend. The cost is reasonable ($7 a person) and there is food available to purchase. The monthly Gospel Gigs at the Detroit Christian church will be Saturday evening, july 5. Food and fellowship start at 5:30 p.m. with the singing starting at 6:30. Come on out and enjoy an evening out in Detroit! The very first family reunion for the family of the late Otha and Ella Cawthon will be held at King Park in Pittsfield Saturday, July 12 at noon. Please bring a dish or two to pass, your swimming suits and fishing poles. Now if you have any questions you need to call either Violet Landess at
217-285-6654, Cheryl Wilkinson at 618-799-6858 or Pat Baxter at 217-285-5461. The gospel group “The Nehrhorns” will be at the First Christian Church, 117 West Washington, Mt. Sterling Sunday evening, July 13. Everyone is welcome to attend. Recycling-Friday-9:30-1:30-by Bowlers Universe. It’s never too late to start saving those General Mills’ boxtops. The Samaritan Closet is open the second Friday of each month from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 217491-8980 with questions or to make arrangements to make a donation. “Plan ahead…it wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark. Trivia answers from last week: 1. How many days will the two witnesses prophesy? (1,260 days) 2. How much percentage of cabbage is water? (91 percent) 3. The mark of the beast is to be located on what two parts of the human body? (the hand or the forehead) 4. What color is the mosquito most attracted to? (blue) 5. What, in Revelation, did the angel use to gather the clusters of the vine of the earth? (a sharp sickle) 6. What are the most frequently used and the least used letters in the English language? (most-E; least-Q) For the next few weeks, the Biblical trivia questions will be from the book of Revelation. Did you know that it says in Revelation 1:3, “Blessed is he that breadth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand?” Hope you take the time to read Revelation as you answer the questions, and God bless you. Trivia questions for this week: 1. How many miles long is the blood made by the wrath of God and up to what on a horse? 2. What type of ice does not melt? 3. How many angels were given the last plagues? 4. How many children did Martha Washington have from a previous marriage? 5. What happened when the angel poured the vial upon the Euphrates River? 6. If a person smokes a pack of cigarettes a day, how much tar are they inhaling a year? Country Couples met at the Pizza Hut for their monthly
By WYVETTA DAVIS 285-4880 meeting Monday, June 2. Those attending were Howard and Alma Harshman, Joyce Dyer, Mildred McCartney, Anne Ward, Tammy Fisher, Elmer Bradbury, Blanch Scott, Don Lietoff, Betty Shive, Rosemary Clark, and Bill and Velma Christisen. Everyone was saddened by the recent passing of one of their members Mrs. Leila Stickman and wished to extend sympathy to her family. The July meeting will be at the home of Howard and Alma Harshman July 7 which also happens to be Alma’s birthday. The Detroit Christian Church held a bowling partner at the Bowlers’ Universe in Pittsfield June 8. There were 34 in attendance with 27 of them bowling. Elizabeth Iftner and Mark and Becky Winner of Pittsfield traveled to Springfield June 7 for the high school graduation of the youngest Iftner grandchild Joseph Brian Dobbins. Joe attended Springfield High School and was active in music programs. He is gifted both on the trombone and the piano. Joe also is an Eagle Scout. Joe’s parents are Brian and Mary (Iftner) Dobbins. The graduation was held in the Prairie Capitol Convention Center. A memorable incident during the ceremony was the tornado warning which caused a brief halt to the program while people were asked to go to the lower floor of the building. Joe’s older brother Benjamin Patrick Dobbins will graduate from law school in Chicago June 14 which as of this writing has already taken place. After my doctor appointment Monday, June 9 in Hannibal, Wanda Blacketer and I went to Quincy and enjoyed going to several stores. I believe my favorite was Joann’s Fabrics. Bill Harshman, Jane Lewis, Joyce Dyer and Allan Harshman had lunch at Howard and Alma Harshman’s for Father’s Day Sunday, June 15. Afternoon callers were Logan Harshman, Darrell Harshman and Gale Knight. There is so much good in the worst of us, And so much bad in the best of us, That it hardly becomes any of us To talk about the rest of us.
Griggsville Griggsville Day Unit of HCE to meet June 19 The Griggsville Day Unit of HCE will meet at 1:30 p.m. at Liberty Village in Pittsfield June 19. The meeting will take place in the main dining room and drinks will be provided. Sally Bennett will present the minor lesson and Susanne Curry will present the major lesson. Congratulations to R.C. and Becky Birch on the birth of their first grandson, Connor Michael
Birch. Connor was born June 3. He weighed seven pounds and twelve ounces and was nineteen inches long. He is welcomed by his parents, Cory and Cathy Birch and big sister Harper of Tomball, Texas. Sympathy is extended to the family of Sandra Swartz of rural Pittsfield, who passed away at her home last Wednesday, June 11. “Did you ever feel as if the
By NADINE KESSINGER 217-407-4502 kessy@casscomm.com
whole world was a tuxedo, and you were a pair of brown shoes?”George Gobel
slow moving. We had to make two trips to Quincy this past week. So on Monday, we did not go into Matthew’s house because of his steps. Friday when we went to Myah’s ball game I told Elise that we were going to her house. She asked are you going up because she likes grandma to play pretend games with her. A week ago several Jennings cousins came to look through the cemeteries to find their grandparents, great grandparents and great-great grandparents and great-great-great grandparents tombstones. Mike Miller led he group because he knew the locations.
PHS names recipients of academic excellence Pittsfield High School is proud to announce the 2012-2013 recipients of the Academic Excellence Award. This award, a patch designed to be worn on a school jacket, recognizes students who have a cumulative GPA of 4.7 or higher after their 5th semester (or subsequent semester of work at Pittsfield High School). Pittsfield High School is proud of its rich tradition in the classroom. There are many students each year that uphold this tradition. The faculty and administration at Pittsfield High School applaud these students for their outstanding efforts. Seniors Kyle Boshardy, Ali Nation, Frazier Curless, Cadence Klatt, Delanie Casto, Caylee Miller, Allison Fox, Eric Hammitt, Alyssa Cothern, Brandi Cothern, Halie Daniel, Caitlyn Baker, Marie Rush. Juniors Rowland Filbert, Mattie Bishop, Allie Hoover, Madalene Davis, Kody Freeman, Brian Renoud, Brooklyn Scharwark, Rebekah Kean, Michele Rush, Morgan Plattner, Briana Kattelman, Katie Zumwalt, Blaklyn Zenner, Rebecca Foster.
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Curless receives J.L. Wade Scholarship Frazier Curless, a 2014 graduate of Pittsfield High School has received the J.L, Wade Foundation Scholarship for the 2014 school year. Curless was chosen from approximately 50 applicants and is the first high school senior to receive the award. Previous award winners were college students. He is the son of Brian and Sandy Curless and the grandson of Roger and Ina Frazier and Kent and Ginny Curless, all of Pittsfield.
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