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Winning titles is a family affair. both the Smithers and Musgraves families have been traditional champion cattle families for generations. Saturday’s win at the Illinois State Fair extended that reputation into the next generation. In front, left to right, Adam Musgrave and Regan Smithers. Second row, left to right, braden Musgraves, Andy Musgrave, Jason Smithers and Kameron Smithers, in front of her father.

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Kameron Smithers, left, and braden Musgrave wish each other well before the big show at the Illinois State Fair Saturday. Musgrave took grand champion and Smithers took reserve grand champion. both are students at Pikeland community School.

Part of being a showman, according to Andy Musgrave, braden’s father, is having that competitor’s look in your eye. braden Musgrave and his cow Leonard, appear to be bonding more than thinking about competition.

Holy cow!! Pike County reigns in state cattle show by bETH ZUMWALT Pike Press No one can remember where a grand champion steer and a reserve grand champion steer, both from Pike County, took top honors at the Illinois State Fair. Until 2014. Braden Musgrave, a sixth grader at Pikeland Community School, took

the Land of Lincoln grand champion Saturday at the fair, held in Springfield, and his stall neighbor, Kameron Smithers, took the reserve title. “No one can remember this ever happening before,” Beth Musgrave, Braden’s mother, said. Musgrave and Smithers had both showed the same steers at the 4-H

cattle show in June. Musgrave took reserve champion at the Pike County 4-H show and Smithers took third, behind Riley Bradshaw. “It just goes to show you what 30 days and a different circumstance, different judges, will do,” Beth Musgrave said. “Riley had a great cow and could have easily have been (See, cattle, A2)

by bETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The Pittsfield City Council held a closed session last week after the regular bi-monthly meeting and at the end of session, and announced no action would be taken. The council had also tabled an item on the agenda, “Amendment to zoning ordinance,” pending the outcome of the closed session. “It’s a dead issue,” John Hayden, mayor of Pittsfield, said Wednesday morning, without elaborating further. By Thursday, Hayden said the matter was not as dead as originally thought. “We were contacted by an individual who was interested in starting a medical marijuana cultivation facility in our industrial park,” Hayden said. “Then we didn’t think we could do it, but since have learned we have a chance.” The city would like to see the facility in the industrial park north of town. There are lots available and the facility would be directly across the roadway from the Illinois State Police District 20 headquarters. “But the state statute says the cultivation facility can not be within 2,500 feet of any property zoned residential,” Hayden said. The city will hold a planning commission meeting Sept. 2 on the rezoning of two pieces of property currently zoned as residential that could be zoned agricultural. “It doesn’t say what they have to be zoned,” Hayden said. “Only that it can’t be residential.” The two properties involve Susan Quattrocchi, owner of the property located at 25898 U.S. Highway 54, and Todd and Joann Smith, owners of the property located at 1400 N. Jackson. Hayden said both property own-

ers have been approached and have no objection to the zoning change, although one owner did ask that their property be returned to the original zoning if the facility was not approved by the state. “We are just trying to meet the siting requirements,” Hayden said. “We are doing the same thing dozens of other communities across the

“It doesn’t say what they have to be zoned, only that it can’t be residential.”

Mayor John Hayden Pittsfield

state are doing, including Barry.” Hayden said the medical marijuana cultivation facility could produce 25 jobs for the area. At last week’s council meeting, the council also gave first and second readings to an ordinance giving Illinois Rural Electric a franchise to sell fiber optic services in the city. The city would receive three percent of the proceeds and three free hook-ups. The council gave first reading to the ordinance and then voted to waive the rules and give the second reading the same night in the belief that IREC would be selling subscriptions soon. Bruce Giffin of IREC, headquartered in Winchester, says this is not a matter of urgency. “We are only in the process of securing franchises of the towns around us,” Giffin said. “After a period of time, we may start extending fiber optic to those locations.” Giffin said so far franchises (See, pittsfield, A2)

PCSD recovers stolen items; goods purchased with stolen money by bETH ZUMWALT Pike Press A number of items were recovered and some other items believed to have been purchased with money stolen from Pike and Calhoun counties have been returned to Pike County from Cleburne County, Ark. Pike County Sheriff ’s Deputies have made at least two trips to Arkansas in an effort to solve the burglaries. Manuel Pressey, 55, Nebo, and Penny Rinehart, 34, also of Nebo, are alleged to have burglarized several residences in Pike and Calhoun counties before fleeing to Arkansas. The two are charged in the burglary of the Darrin Pruett property where several power tools were taken, and also in the burglary of Claude Wayne Riley’s residence where a large amount of money and other items were taken. Both residences are in the rural Nebo area. Police believe the money

stolen was used to purchase a motorcycle, a trailer and a truck. According to court records, Rinehart was arrested May 2 on a charge of driving while suspended and Feb. 14, Pressey was arrested on a charge of driving while revoked. Both Pressey and Rinehart waived extradition and have been returned to Illinois as has the stolen property recovered. The two also face charges in Arkansas on possession of synthetic cannabis. Both are still lodged in the Pike County Jail. Pressey was to have appeared in court yesterday for his preliminary hearing. He is represented by Pike County Public Defender, Keisha Morris. Rinehart waived her preliminary hearing last week and is represented by David Shaw. Both Rinehart and Pressey remain lodged in the Pike County Jail.

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The Pike county Sheriff’s Department recently recovered several items stolen from Pike and calhoun counties and other items purchased with money stolen in the two Illinois counties. The goods were discovered in cleburne county, Ark. with the assistance of the cleburne county Sheriff’s Department.

Illinois Farm Bureau says new rule would broaden EPA jurisdiction by JEAnETTE WALLAcE Pike Press The Illinois Farm Bureau held a press conference at the Pike County Farm Bureau building Aug. 6 to discuss a proposed “Waters of the US” rule from the federal Environmental Protection Agency. “Our concern is that it really opens the door for a lot more headaches for our members,” Lauren Lurkins, director of natural and environmental resources at Illinois Farm Bureau, said. “You see some expansions on definitions to include tributaries, and tributaries would include ditches and ditches that are dry most of the year except for exceptionally heavy rainfall.” The rule would broaden the definition of waters of the U.S., broadening the scope of the EPA’s jurisdiction. Lurkins explained that it’s far more than just farmers who will be affected by this rule if it is passed.

“While we’re concerned about it from the agricultural standpoint, there also are other folks who are concerned about this rule, as well; home builders, road builders, coal mines, aggregate producers. A whole host of people are involved,” Lurkins said. The Illinois Farm Bureau wants citizens to get in touch with the U.S. EPA during the public comment period that will end in October. “It is important for farmers and others who are concerned about this proposed rule to be heard, and the way to do that is to write comments and submit them to the EPA,” Adam Nielsen, national legislative director with Farm Bureau, said. “We think farmers have a great story to tell here in Illinois about voluntary conservation and their efforts to improve water quality.” Although the EPA has stated that it won’t tack on permit requirements for activities such as fertilizing, spraying for weeds or construction, the Farm Bureau is concerned that it will still happen if (See, rule, A2)

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An early Monday morning fire totally destroyed a building on the bushmeyer Farm near the I-72/Hannibal exit. Once the ruins were able to be examined, a truck stolen from Quincy was found in the shed along with other stolen items. Arson is a suspected cause of the fire and the investigation continues, according to Sheriff Paul Petty. C

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Joe’s Diner opens Shireman Memorials open for business in Griggsville by Jeanette Wallace Pike Press A new restaurant has opened in Griggsville. Joe McCulloch opened Joe’s Drive-In Saturday, Aug. 26 at 404 Wall St. in Griggsville. “I guess it was getting ready to close, and I thought Griggsville needed a restaurant because we really don’t have one,” McCulloch said. The diner will have a daily

special as well as sandwiches and a full-service breakfast. It also has two ice cream machines. McCulloch explained that Molly Shoemaker runs the restaurant. “She worked at Catering and More for a long time,” he said. The diner is open Tuesday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Come on over and eat at Joe’s,” McCulloch said.

Council (Continued from A1) have been secured in South Jacksonville, Bluffs, Winchester and Barry as well as Pittsfield. Fiber optic service would provide high speed Internet service with a higher band width than what is now accessible. “There would also be the possi-

bility of 500 channels of television,” he said. Giffin predicted it would be a “few” years before the service was available to sell. “There are a million things that have to be done before that is possible, “ Giffin said. “This is just a step in the process.”

Rule (Continued from A1) there is push from environmental activists. The penalties could be up to six figures and require activities such as road construction to be redone in some cases and, if that happens, taxpayers will be affected significantly. “I think that ‘city folks’ will probably be impacted the most by seeing

delays and additional costs everywhere they turn, whether they’re looking at transportation costs or their local taxes to be increased to cover these additional permitting fees,” Lurkins said. To make comments about the rule, any Illinois citizen can visit www.regulations.gov or contact an elected official.

Cattle (Continued from A1) in the top two, also.” Musgrave’s steer, Leonard, weighed 1,376 lbs. the day he was shown at the state fair. At the June 26 Pike County 4- H show he weighed 1,290. “We held him back a little because we didn’t want him to get over 1,400 lbs.,” Andy Musgrave, Braden’s father, said. Musgraves are famous for their Black Angus herd of cattle, so for Braden to step out of the box and show a Hereford was a bit different. “I just thought I would change it up a little,” Braden said, “We went to Toulan to look at cows and I just liked this one. He was about three months old when I got him and he looked pretty good.” The Smithers’ family is also well known in the cattle industry for shorthorn cattle. Smithers’ steer, B.A., was bred and born on the Smithers farm south of Pittsfield. “My dad and I picked him out together,” Smithers said “This is my fifth year showing cattle, and my third year in the junior show. I love to show cattle.” B.A. weighed 1,334 lbs. the day of the show. Smithers said it was not unusual for her and Musgrave to have neighboring stalls in the cattle barn at the

state fair. “They put all the Pike County people together,” she said. Musgrave, in only his second year of showing, earned the judge’s respect for his showmanship. “The judge said he thought Braden did a great job showing his steer and said in announcing the winner, ‘I’m going to go with Mr. Professional,’” Andy Musgrave said. A good showman gets his animal to stand quickly, gets his feet set, his head up and the shower must have a good competitive look, like he wants to win.” Braden said he feeds his steer every morning at 6 a.m. and again in the evening at 6 p.m. He also washes his steer every day. Smithers says she was excited to be in the show ring and is pleased with the outcome, but Musgrave said he was a little more anxious. “I thought I would jump out of my heart, when they said my name,” he said. “ I worked hard all season getting him ready, it was nice to win it.” By virtue of having the grand champion, the Musgraves will be visiting Springfield each day until Aug. 17 for Leonard to be on display in the champion’s tent, which is open each day from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

By BetH ZUMWalt Pike Press Jason Shireman is the owner of the only memorial business in Pittsfield. Shireman bought Benson Memorials, effective July 15, and has changed the name to Shireman Memorials. Shireman had worked for Benson Memorials for several years before purchasing the business. The building and lot where Shireman Memorials is located, on West Washington St., is owned by Doug Daniel. “We plan to stay here for as long as we can,” Shireman said. “It’s a good location.” Shireman, a Pittsfield native, said he plans to keep many of the same traditions and business practices used by Benson Memorials, but will also be making some changes. “We will still do all of our own work,” Shireman said. “We put the names, the dates, the designs, everything on the stone right here. We also do the setting ourselves.” Changes include an indoor showroom. “That way if people come in to look for a stone in the winter, they won’t have to walk around outside,” he said. “We also have catalogs that people can look through.” Shireman says the industry standard says a stone should be erected at the gravesite, the average time to get it placed is three to four months. “But we beat that, almost always,” he said. “Even if we don’t have the stone you want, we can usually get it pretty quickly unless it is an unusual size or shape.” Shireman said there are six different American

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Shireman Memorials is replacing Benson Memorials as the town’s monument business. Jason Shireman officially bought the business July 15 and is keeping it in the same spot on West Washington Street.

granites and all are a different color and grain patterns. Granite from either India or China is also available. “But you would be surprised how many people want American made,” Shireman said. Location is not a sticking point for Shireman’s Memorials as Shireman says they have delivered stones from Mt. Sterling to Louisiana to Scott County and places beyond.

Doyles want to continue restaurant’s reputation By BetH ZUMWalt Pike PRess Bill and Heidi Doyle have purchased Catering and More from Jennifer Niebur. The business on Fayette Street will now be known as Red’s Smoking Choo Choo and More. “I wanted to keep the ‘and More',” Bill Doyle said. “Everything that I ever remember being in this building was 'and more.’” The deal was finalized Tuesday and by Wednesday morning, the Doyles had a small army of workers in the building. “We are just doing a few renovations, painting and a few minor things,” Doyle said While the restaurant may have a new look and new owners, one thing will remain the same – the food. “We have all of Jennifer’s recipes,” Doyle said. “ We’re going to do Digger ham. Jennifer’s food was good. There is no reason to change anything.” Although the Doyles say there will be no changes, there will be additions. “We will have barbeque,” Doyle said. “We will have pulled pork every day and if given notice, I can have a rack of ribs anytime.” Doyle said due to the complexity of ribs and the expense, he would need at least one day’s notice for

ribs. The Doyles’ famous pulled pork/potatoes will be available most evenings and as the special on occasion. The restaurant will open for breakfast and will serve lunch and dinner. “It will be just like always for breakfast and lunch,” Heidi Doyle said. “But dinner will be sit down, waitress takes your order and regular flatware and plates.” Specials will be offered at least on Friday and Saturday nights. “Fish on Friday and steak or brisket Saturdays or maybe ribs,” Bill Doyle said. Doyle plans to be in the restaurant most of the time. Heidi will continue her teaching career. They will still do catering for all sorts of events. “We’re going to do everything Jennifer used to do plus the barbeque,” Doyle said. “Jennifer’s motto was, ‘Where you are treated like home,’ and we want to continue that.” The Doyles hope to be open in two weeks and will offer school lunch specials. They will also do delivery. A soft opening will precede an all-out grand opening. The Doyles say customers will be surprised when they see some of the renovations that have been added to the building.

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Bill and Heidi Doyle and their young son, Ross, have purchased catering and More from Jennifer niebur and renamed it Red’s Smoking choo choo and More. they hope to be open in two weeks with all of the same items of the former restaurant, plus a few more.

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th 87 annual Hull Picnic this weekend

The 87th annual Hull Picnic will be Friday and Saturday Aug. 15 ,16 and 17 and all three days promise to be fun filled. The event kicks off Friday evening at 6 p.m. when the Junior Miss and Miss Hull contestants will compete for their respective titles. Don’t worry about missing supper, the Howells will be cooking in the park and following the pageants, Tim Hart will be on stage until 10 p.m. Saturday morning, things get moving fast

with the annual Hull of a Race. There will be a 5k and a 10k run, a 5K walk, and a 1.2 mile kids fun run. Registration starts at 7 a.m. and the race begins at 8 a.m. For more information check out www.hullofarace.com. Registration for the motor show runs from 9- noon. Babaloo will be on stage at 9 a.m. and the baby contest registration starts at 930 with the contest for Grand Baby Hull starting at 10.

For those not in the baby contest, there will be a pedal tractor pull starting at 9:30. Contact Missy Reed at 217-440-9436. Balloon guy will be strolling around the park from 10-12. At 11 a.m. the Miss and Master Tiny Tot, for ages 2-3 and the Little Mr and Miss for ages 4-8, pageants will be held. Parade line-up and registration will begin at noon with the parade starting at 1. Games in the park will start following the

TINY TOTS

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Only three babies, ages 12-24 months are pre-registered for the Hull Picnic baby contests. Bently Walker, left and Taighyn Smith. Registrations are still being taken for the contest which is at 10 a.m. Saturday. Emmarie Duncan is also in the contest.

parade. Pet show registration will be at 2:30 and the pet show will be at 3 p.m..Contact Mary Mitchell at 217-316-4392 for more information on the pet show. Talent show registration will be at 3:30 when the talent show starting at 4. Contact Lisa Smith at 217-316-5931 for more information. The Lion’s Club supper begins at 4 and will feature the traditional fried chicken with

The 2014 Hull Tiny Tot contest will start at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16 for those ages 2-3 months. Those who have pre-registered for the pageant, left to right, are Jamie Utterback, Taelyyn Martin, Chance Schwalb and Ayden Wolf. Also in the contest are Taetum Wallace, Courtney Lynne Malone.

all the trimmings. At 5 p.m. the parade marshal will be recognized. Mike Coultas and Kathy Brink will take the stage and provide a fun-filled evening of entrtainment from 6—9 p.m. A 1 p.m.tractor pull will be held Sunday at Hull Fertilizer with antique tractors from North River Iron Club. Lunch will be served on the grounds. Contact Eric Duncan at 217430-2149..

LITTLE MR.

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Brayden Sizemore, left shows his excitement when he found out he has the possibility of becoming Little Mr. Hull. Other contestants in the Little Mr and Miss Hull competition are, left to right,Keanin Stolte, Raylee Young, Kandice Skirvin. The theme of the 2014 Hull Picnic is Candyland.

MISS HULL

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Six girls are vying for the title of the Hull Picnic. Left to right, Madalene Thompson, Abby Fesler, Faith Erke, MacKenzie Phillips, Khloe Utterback, Tori Weir, Kaitlyn Kindle. The Miss Hull pageant will be Friday evening at 6 p.m.

JR. MISS

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There will be a full stage Friday evening at 6 p.m. for the junior miss pageant at the Hull picnic. Candidates are, front row, left to right, Brooke Colston, Kadence Haskins, MaKenzie Gerges, Montana Smith, Faith Harrison. Second row, Mallory Martin, Haley Flores, Taylor Nelson, Hope Erke, Jordan Walston, Olivia Vincent. Need to submit information to the Pike Press but can’t make it to our office during business hours? Don’t worry...

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Poll Question Week of Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Q: The Illinois State

Our View ILLINOIS STATE FAIR

Fair is in full swing.

1. I have attended many times. 2. I’m more likely to go when the weather is pleasant. 3. It’s not worth the time and expense.

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A page one story in this week’s edition, plus an opinion column on this page, illustrate the conflicting emotions that are possible about this annual event. On the one hand, Pike County took the beef barns barn storm, winning both the champion and reserve champion steer honors. Two local showmen worked hard to care for their animals and present them to judges in the best light. It paid off for the young producers, Braden Musgrave and Kameron Smithers. What could be better than this? Kids working hard, carrying on the agriculture heritage of Pike County, receiving well-deserved recognition. But the downside to the state fair is seen by those who view its profit-loss report. Columnist Scott Reeder points out that the state fair is a consistent money loser for the taxpayers of the state. He says other states have privatized this event, resulting in a profitable bottom line. Good news, bad news. We say that the positives of the Illinois State Fair dictate that professional, business-minded managers be brought in to create a profit producer, not a loser. Like so many areas of state government, cronyism and bureaucracy seem to have bogged down what should be a statewide celebration of all the best Illinois has to offer. Althoug reform at any level of state operations seems to be a tall order, the Illinois State Fair is one institution that deserves to be revitalized. We want young achievers like Musgrave and Smithers to be able to shine the spotlight on Pike County for generations to come.

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2. I’m already involved. 3. I’d rather just attend. 4. Nobody ever asked me to help.

Guest Column: Scott Reeder

THE STINKIN’ TRUTH ABOUT THE STATE FAIR

wenty years ago the state implemented reforms designed to make the Illinois State Fair break even. They failed. Big time. The fair has been as sure-fired a loser as a kid playing a carnival game. Well, maybe that’s not fair - every once and awhile, a youngster actually wins. Not so with the fair. It’s a carnie’s dream: a loser that won’t quit. It and its Southern cousin, the DuQuoin State Fair, haven’t broke even once in the past two decades. State Fair Manager Amy Bliefnick told me she doesn’t know if it’s possible for the State Fair to operate in the black. Leave to a government bureaucrat to

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think losing money is always an option. During the last 20 years the state fairs have lost $71.2 million. And Illinois taxpayers have paid those deficits. That’s money the state could have used to pay for something really important. Instead it has been spent on a couple of festivals. Don’t get me wrong. I love the fairs. As a teenager, I showed cattle and hogs. As parent, I’ve carried each of my three daughters on my shoulders through every nook and cranny of the State Fairgrounds. Just last week, my 83-year-old father was regaling me with stories of how he and his best friend from high school showed Duroc hogs at the State Fair back in 1950. He tells me the fair’s hog barn

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Who really owns the water?

After a recent meeting held by the Farm Bureau, I have learned that there is a new rule (300-plus pages) that has been implemented by the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) that, in essence, claims every drop of water in a state, or that falls in a state of the U.S., for the Federal Government. “Sovereignty” is a big word. It is an important word. According to Black’s Law Dictionary it refers to the “Supreme Authority of a Political State.” During the founding of this country the 13 colonies became independent political states or nation states with Supreme Sovereign Authority within their borders. The Declaration of Independence refers to the colonies as “FREE AND INDEPENDENT STATES; and that they are absolved from all allegiance to… the State of Great Britain…” Please note the term “State of Great Britain” and that Great Britain is a sovereign nation or country. For the purposes of self defense and healthy commerce these independent nation states united under a common compact. Each state or nation state is a country that is independent and operates under its own sovereignty. The land AND WATER is under the control of state within borders of the state. Now, let’s see if this claim by the USEPA is false. Remember anybody can make a claim, but it is only effective if it is a valid claim and they can enforce it. If France claimed that it controlled all the water that is within its borders we would agree that is logical. If France stated that any water that flowed into the waters of France or had a “significant nexus” to the waters of France it also controls, then we might question their claim. Especially if the water flowed from, say, Germany. The Germans might say, “you can claim it, but you can’t enforce it or we will blow you off the map.” The reason, of course, is that Germany is a sovereign nation state and it “owns” and controls its own water. Likewise, the USEPA and can make the claim, but it has no authority over the nation state of Illinois. For example, jurisdiction over the

land for Scott Air force Base, which is located in Illinois, has been “ceded” to the United States by the nation state of Illinois. That means that all sovereignty for that piece of ground, even though it is within the sovereign state of Illinois, has been relinquished and “ceded” to the federal government. It follows that until such time as the nation state of Illinois has “ceded” the waters within, and that fall on Illinois to the Federal Government then they can claim all they want, but they have no jurisdiction to be able to enforce it, just as in the example of France making a claim against Germany. Illinois has united with other states for certain common purposes as stated in the United States Constitution. Now in revenge the US government might choose to disallow federal aid if we don’t comply and all sorts of other punishments and retaliations might be tried. In the end unless our state of Illinois caves in to demands by the Feds, it ain’t their jurisdiction. I realize that I simplified this to some degree. There are agreements that have to do with navigable waters and etc., but in this case the feds are far over reaching their jurisdiction, attempting to claim nearly every drop and the land that it falls on as being part of their jurisdiction. I think for them to be able to enforce this, it will require local governments to do nothing. I would hope that at least in the county of Pike, we would say, “That’s not going to happen here without a fight.” We may be country folk but we own our water and have general say so over the water as long as we don’t contaminate and impede it excessively for our neighbors downstream. Exceptions might be if you accept federal funds for some reason. Then it is possible that you have signed an agreement that might give the feds a “significant nexus” to enforce certain actions against you and any land and water that you think you control. I recommend you be very careful about signing any agreement with federal governmental agencies. I would suggest free money from the feds isn’t really free. If you would like to correspond with me on this contact me at: editorial@ pike912.org, or follow my blog at: pike912.blogspot.com. Dr. DAN A. MEFFORD, D.C. Pittsfield, Ill.

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looks just the same as 64 years ago. And, folks, it smells just the same, too. But what really stinks are these deficits. Hosting fairs and festivals is not a core government function. The money would be much better spent educating our kids, keeping our roads safe, incarcerating the worst in our society or lowering taxes. Instead we are spending it to bring TiltA-Whirls and deep-fried Snickers bars to Springfield. Sorry, fairs are nice, but not something in which government should be involved. They have known that for quite some time in the Lone Star State. The State Fair of Texas is operated

by a non-profit corporation that manages to take in about $8 million more than it spends each year. That money gets spent on improving the Dallas city park where the fair is held. So state fairs can break even. They can even turn a profit. At a time when Illinois state government has the worst credit rating in the nation and is paying its bills months late, it’s time to take a serious look at making the fairs self-sufficient. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ■ Scott Reeder is a veteran statehouse reporter and the journalist in residence at the Illinois Policy Institute. He can be reached at sreeder@illinoispolicy.org.

Guest Column: Jim Nowlan

WHERE HAVE ALL

THE MONARCHS GONE?

he official insect of our state is endangered, at least here in Illinois. The numbers of the glorious monarch butterfly have declined sharply in recent years throughout the Midwest and at the overwintering sites in central Mexico. Should we care? What can be done about it, if anything? Twenty years ago, when I walked the Rock Island Trail northwest of Peoria, I would come upon profusions of the orange butterflies with their striking black and white markings. Yet this past weekend, on a prairie walk at Jubilee College in Peoria County, my associates and I saw but one monarch, and we all noted how scarce they had become. A subtropical species, the monarch butterfly ventures north from Mexico each spring in search of its larval (caterpillar stage) host, the milkweed. Two or three generations of the insect later, the monarch arrives in the Midwest. In the early fall, the monarch divines that it is time to return to Mexico to escape the cold. The last generation of the monarch, living for months rather than weeks as did its forbears, makes the flight back to the exact same monarch overwintering spot in Mexico, arriving at the same time each year. No one knows how this butterfly, which has never been to Mexico, of course, navigates its way. This is one the great mysteries of nature, which we would be richer for understanding, maybe some day. Yet this migration is at risk. The World Wildlife Fund has declared the unique, wondrous monarch migration endangered.

There are several factors at play in the rapid decline in monarch numbers in the Midwest. First, over the years there has been a loss to logging of the fir tree in Mexico in which the monarch overwinters. Second, there have been severe weather events—too much heat or cold, too much and too little moisture—that have decimated numbers. Third, there has been a dramatic loss of habitat for the milkweed in the Midwest, on which the monarch depends for food for its caterpillar stage. According to Chip Taylor, a biologist at the University of Kansas and director of Monarch Watch, since 2008 there has been a loss of milkweed habitat in the U.S. of more than 24 million acres, an area equal to the state of Indiana. This has been occasioned by urban fringe development and the conversion of marginal land to cropland to take advantage of high prices for corn and beans. Finally, there has been rapid adoption of herbicide-tolerant corn and soybean hybrids. This allows for the spraying of Round Up, which kills everything but the corn and beans, including milkweed. Agricultural field milkweed has always been a favorite of the monarch, possibly because it is higher in nitrogen than that found outside fields. According to John Pleasants and Karen Oberhauser, writing in “Insect Conservation and Diversity,” there was an 81 percent decline in monarch egg production in the Midwest between 1999-2010. Noted monarch specialist Lincoln Brower of Sweet Briar College in Virginia recently took a swing through the Midwest looking for

monarchs and in four days he found only 10 caterpillars. “It’s pretty scary what’s going on,” Brower lamented. Biologist Michael Toliver at Eureka College in Illinois, a specialist in butterflies, likens the decline of the monarch to a “canary in a coal mine.” “Monarchs are good indicators of environmental quality,” says Toliver. He thinks the decline may be alerting us to larger dangers from toxins “in our nest.” What can be done to revive the monarch in Illinois? First, gardeners and anyone with land at corporate campuses, parks and schools should be encouraged to plant landscaping with milkweeds and nectar-producing flowers. Second, buy organic, says Toliver. If farmers see money in organic farming, they will plant organic. Third, farmers and highway officials should avoid spraying roadsides and hold off mowing until after the first freeze. The hundreds of thousands of miles of roadsides could become our most precious settings for biodiversity in the Midwest. Brower says the federal government should pay farmers to treat their roadsides and greenways like biodiversity plots. “If you pay farmers, they will do it,” says Brower. Otherwise, the Midwest may become a sterile monoculture, and we may have to travel out of state to see our official state insect. ––––––––––––––––––––– ■ A former Illinois legislator and aide to three governors, Jim Nowlan is co-author of “Fixing Illinois: Politics and Policy in the Prairie State” (University of Illinois Press, May 2014).

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Wednesday, August 13, 2014, Pittsfield, Illinois

The Coonridge Digest: Freida Marie Crump

Feeling helpless? Try Freida’s cure GREETINGS FROM THE RIDGE Greetings from the Ridge. Herb and I have a great doctor. The little rascal can out-diagnose the best and he keeps up-to-date on the latest tonics, pills, and potions. If the paperwork doesn’t kill him we plan to keep the guy forever. But there’s one malady I’ve contracted that even the town’s finest physician can’t cure. After a long weary year of wars, epidemics, tyrants, and weather I’ve been left with a severe case of helplessness. Perhaps you feel the same way . . . the Middle East, Ebola, the Ukraine, Iraq, Afghanistan. . .the worrisome beat goes on. Americans have long prided themselves on the ability to look at a problem, figure out a way to solve it, then get ‘er done. More and more we find ourselves feeling powerless and even vulnerable as the world seems to be spinning out of control. I’m no doctor, but as this troublesome summer winds down to an uneasy end, let me propose a cure for your feeling of helplessness. You won’t find it in the American Medical Association’s list of approved cures, but it’s often worked for me. Take it as an Old Wives’ Tale if you like, but remember that old wives have lived long

enough to be called old wives. School’s gearing up for the new year and a whole new crop of youngsters will be entering the doors of education for the first or fifth or final time. If you want a quick cure for the blahs that have infected our national psyche, adopt a student. It may be something as simple as calling them now and then to ask how school is going. We all do better when we know we’re being watched. Drop a note of encouragement at the beginning of every week. Our church has adopted a delightful custom of putting the names of each student on a slip of paper in August then passing the plateful of names around the congregation. We each take a name and pray for that student all during the school year. One of the most cherished items stuffed in the front of my Bible is a yellowed list of names from the past. In fact, I cheat a bit and keep on praying after graduation. When the latest news from the Middle East hits me in the gut, my little prayer slip is the perfect pill. And let’s face it, every politician parading his or her way down the street will say that education needs more funding and in the current financial mess not a one of them will be willing or able to do anything about it. Teachers will continue to be underpaid and if they’re worth a toot they’ll keep on doing the best with what they have. My friend Roberta is a retired teacher and

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Take a minute, write a note, and I guarantee that the thought of Vladimir Putin will begin to fade right out of your mind.”

when I visit her I can’t help but notice a weathered old envelope that she keeps on her coffee table. It contains notes of thanks and encouragement that she’s received over the years. She told me, “It’s probably no big deal to anyone else, but there were years when a simple word of support was all I had to go on and, Freida, that was enough.” Take a minute, write a note, and I guarantee that the thought of Vladimir Putin will begin to fade right out of your mind. Another sure cure might be a great deal of fun. To my knowledge there’s not a school in America that has turned down a volunteer. My friend Bob and his fellow service club members have adopted an entire school, volunteering as reading coaches for the youngsters. Bob says that it’s the highlight of his week to be able to go to the local school, sit down and open up the world of words to a young rascal who might be struggling. I asked Bob if he ever thought of Congress while reading to his young friend. Bob smiled and said, “Who’s that?”

Herb and I have a good friend named Larry. He’s a good enough fellow but when his wife died a few years ago he just sort of lost the will to live, at least live very fully. He pretty much dropped out of life and even though the doctor said there was nothing physically wrong with him, in his words, “The bottom just sort of dropped out, Freida.” Then his new neighbors moved in . . . five kids, a single mother, and all the noise and confusion that little ones can bring to a new house and neighborhood and they needed help. Larry jumped in and began fixing drainpipes, painting porches, trimming branches and Larry was cured. Take the cure yourself. I’ll send the bill later. You ever in Coonridge, stop by. We may not answer the door but you’ll enjoy the trip. ■ The imaginative commentary of Freida Marie Crump comes to us from Coonridge – a town that’s a lot like your own.

PICKINGS FROM PIKE’S PAST 75 YEARS AGO: SITE SELECTED FOR ILLINI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 125 Years Ago Aug. 8, 1889 The Illinois State Register says that only four Julys in 24 years have been cooler than the month just past. The coming fair, Aug. 20-23, will be the 38th annual fair held at Pittsfield and if you want to meet any of your old acquaintances from any part of the county, you will meet them here. Twenty-five cents will admit you to the great Pike county fair. The Pittsfield fire ladies are to turn out in brand new uniforms at the fair. The Illinois valley fair at Griggsville will commence Tuesday, August 13. The veterans’ reunion at Nebo was well attended. The sham battles were very much a sham indeed. Disgraceful games of chance, gambling and stealing were allowed by the committee. It was only when State’s Attorney W. E. Williams and Sheriff Windmiller took action that some of that was cleaned up. When visiting Pittsfield from New Hartford Saturday we tried some of the water from the public well, and as to it being a benefit to the sick we know not. One thing we do know, is that it will make a well man sick. 100 Years Ago Aug. 12, 1914 Each day’s development brings out more facts about the great calamity that overshadows all of Europe. Congressman W. E. Williams is at home in Pittsfield. He granted an interview with The Democrat about the war developments last week. Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, wife of the president of the United States, died at the White House at 4 o’clock Thursday afternoon after a long struggle with Bright’s disease, following an operation. A strong flow of natural gas was found on the Ace Kiser farm about a mile south of the Newburg schoolhouse in Newburg township.

The Barry Chautauqua opens tomorrow for an eight day session, and the outlook is very favorable for another successful course. Nebo’s big homecoming, soldiers’ reunion and carnival starts tomorrow and it goes without saying that there will be a good crowd and a good time in Nebo, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, for Nebo spares no work toward making these yearly affairs a success. The Pike County Old Settlers’ meeting will be held at Griggsville, Thursday, Aug. 27. L. L. Weir, editor of the Pleasant Hill Messenger, and Miss Hallie Gill, daughter of Thomas Gill of that place, will be married tomorrow. Miss Hallie is a well-known Pike county school teacher, and is a sister of Miss Hepsey Gill, assistant county superintendent. The socialist party met in the courthouse Saturday, and selected the following local candidates: Thomas Blair, Pearl, sheriff; Nathan Sloan, Detroit, treasurer; Fred Kiser, Newburg, county superintendent of schools; and Francis A. Roberts, Pleasant Hill, county judge. The 99th Illinois Infantry reunion will be held in Pittsfield, Saturday, Aug. 22. Comrades, our ranks are thinning. Let everyone come that possibly can. All old soldiers are invited to come and meet with us. George Barber, secretary.

Urbana this past weekend. Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Gay went to Springfield Friday evening, returning with Mrs. Joe Gay and son Jimmy and Pauline Welch who has been visiting Mrs. Mary Welch. The Illinois Supreme Court upheld Tuesday the right of women to serve on juries in this state. One hundred sixty people attended the recent rat-killing demonstrations held on the Max Wells, Floyd Hoyt and Giles Ward farms, reports farm advisor W. B. Bunn. There is much interest in destroying rats because they are taking a terrific toll on Pike county farms this season. Clark and Russell Armentrout opened their new theater at Barry Friday night, with a first run picture that drew a nice crowd. The new theater succeeds the Star, which the Armentrouts have been operating in Barry the past 13 years. Ross J. Nichol assumed the duties of county superintendent of schools, Monday, succeeding Homer L. Johnson, who is retiring after two terms in that office. The biggest softball “buy” of the season will be the fat men’s battle against the shortsclad girls’ all-star team at 7 o’clock tomorrow night at the city park. There’s going to be a lot of scenery on display for only one dime.

75 Years Ago Aug. 9, 1939 The Worthington block on West Washington Street has been approved for the Illini Community Hospital site by the Commonwealth Fund. Sam Jenkins, secretary of the hospital board, received word Monday to this effect. The approaching wedding on September 10 in Urbana of Atty. Paul F. Grote of Pittsfield and Miss Barbara Knipp of Urbana was announced by Miss Knipp’s parents in

50 Years Ago Aug. 12, 1964 The question of the most feasible route for the proposed Pittsfield to New Salem blacktop road remained a lively issue this week, with meetings and statements being made by several parties involved. Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Weir of Pleasant Hill will observe their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, Aug. 15. All the children will be present. Mrs. Weir has been in poor health for several years, and the anniversary will be

n an article titled, “His Eye is on the Sparrow,” Jerry Jenkins, co-author of the best-selling “Left Behind” prophetic fiction book series, introduced his readers to Dameon Sharkey, a seventh grader, whose compassion and faith should be an example to us all. Dameon’s physical education teacher, Jeff Leeland, was going through the toughest time of his life. His son, Michael, had been diagnosed with leukemia and without a bone marrow transplant wasn’t likely to survive. Michael’s sevenyear-old sister, Amy, proved to be a perfect match but Jeff and Kristi Leeland’s insurance refused to cover the $200,000 cost of this lifesaving procedure until after a waiting period of a year and Michael wasn’t expected to live that long. In the absence of insurance coverage, the hospital required a $175,000 deposit to proceed with the transplant, an amount the Leelands didn’t have and couldn’t borrow. Then young Dameon got involved. Dameon told his mother he wanted to empty his savings account and give it all to Mr. Leeland to save Michael’s life. When she called Jeff to tell him of Dameon’s desire, he tried to decline the offer but Dameon had made up his mind and before long

he was placing twelve crumpled five dollar bills in his protesting teacher’s hand, an act of love and generosity that would catch on and save Michael’s life. When the news of Dameon’s gift became known a fund was started at the school for Michael’s transplant and within four weeks it had grown from Dameon’s sixty dollar donation to $220,000. Amy donated her bone marrow and the operation proceeded. Michael survived the procedure and became cancer free. Dameon wasn’t the first to give up what was in his hand and see it produce a miracle. Thousands of years earlier, Moses stood near a burning bush in the desert of Midian listening to a call to go to Egypt and lead his people out of slavery. Then this future great leader began to make excuses. “Who am I that I should go?” he asked. “They will not believe me.” “What is that in your hand?” asked a voice from the fire. “A rod,” Moses replied; his answer accentuating how little he had in his hand and how ill equipped he felt for the great task being assigned to him (Exodus 4:2). Yet Moses’s rod would later be called the rod of God. He would raise it and the Red Sea would open

for his people to escape those who wanted to enslave them again (Exodus 14). He would strike a rock with that rod and refreshing water would flow in the desert to enable these former slaves to drink and keep moving forward. Centuries later, after the disciples of our Lord had run out of ideas about how to feed five thousand hungry people on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, an unnamed boy gave up his meager lunch of fish and bread and saw it become enough to feed this hungry multitude and have twelve full baskets left over (John 6). We all have something in our hands to give. And there are too many needy people awaiting our help to keep what we have to ourselves; too many problems to solve for us to hold back from helping; too many who need to know what it means to trust God and walk with Him every day to remain silent. What’s that in your hand? Are you willing to release it to make a difference? –––––––––––––––––––––––––– ■ Roger Campbell is an author, a broadcaster and columnist who was a pastor for 22 years. He can be reached at rcministry@ameritech. net

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25 Years Ago Aug. 9, 1989 Illini Hospital has completed a corporate reorganization that its leaders say will offer “smooth sailing into the 90s.” Four people, Tom Hurd, chairman, Jeral Miller, Denny Dodd and Bill Belt, were involved in the planning for the reorganization. An anonymous donor has come up with a check, and the Pike County Historical Society is now the owner of the house at 326 East Jefferson in which Lincoln ate pigeon pie with the Shastid family.

A rare 1963 Chevrolet Corvette “double top” convertible automobile belonging to the late Clay Owens was sold last week to a man from Kansas City. Owen had purchased it from salesman Ray Peters for $4,916, May 22, 1963. It was sold for more than three times that price. The Corvette, with 327 engine, had just 28,000 miles on it. Hiram McKenna, 84 of Pittsfield, died Monday, Aug. 7, 1989 at the Milton Folks Center. He had retired as cashier and vice president of the First National Bank of Pittsfield after 52 years’ employment. Amelia L. Dean, daughter of Dawson and Martha Lou Dean of rural Griggsville, has been accepted into the doctoral program of the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Tex. She will be studying cell biology.

10 Years Ago Aug. 11, 2004 Milder temperatures have produced both good results and bad for area residents. Forecasts call for temperatures to range in the mid to lower 70s during the daytime and dip into the mid 50s during the nights for the rest of this week. Days above 90 degrees this summer have been few. The Crossroads Center, the Christian Church’s new community building, is in the final stages of construction and should be open for use soon. Chairs were delivered for the dining room last week. The Pittsfield Assembly of God observed its 75th anniversary with a celebration and visits from former pastors over the past weekend. The congregation celebrated not only its years in existence, but years of serving the Lord by living out its Pentecostal Christian doctrine every day. ■ Pickings from Pike’s Past is compiled by Michael Boren.

Outdoor Truths: Gary Miller

Guest Column: Roger Campbell

WHAT'S THAT IN YOUR HAND?

quietly observed. Mr. Weir has been publisher and printer for the past 56 years. He is publisher and editor of the Pleasant Hill Messenger. Pfc Lewis Grigsby, who is home from Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo. for two weeks, visiting his parents and his cousin Randy Zimmerman, left Thursday for a fishing trip in northern Wisconsin. Affiliation with the United Packinghouse, Food and Allied Workers (AFL-CIO) union was rejected in a vote last week among employees of the Bergman Meat Packing Co. in Pittsfield. Dean Niebur has announced the closing out of the Niebur Shoe Store on the north side of the square, one of the town’s oldest retail businesses. The store traces its history to 1878 when it was started by F. W. Huseman. Later, F. W. Niebur, grandfather of Dean and Paul Niebur, bought Huseman’s interest. The eighteenth annual Pike County Fair will open in Pleasant Hill Monday, Aug. 24. A new grandstand, seating 1500 persons, has been built for the 1964 fair. Mary Esther Evans, Cherryll Gaffney and Fred Kern returned to their homes here Friday after attending summer school at Illinois State University at Normal.

CUTTING TO THE TRUTH

ne of the tools of those who love the outdoors is a knife. There has always been something special about getting a new knife. I see that same satisfaction in my son. He owns several and is never unhappy when he receives another. It’s almost a rite of passage when a young man gets his first. Some weaker types cringe at the thought of their son having a knife. I cringe at the thought of them cringing over such a common and natural thing. I have several warm memories of my youth experiences with knives. One of them involved Tom. Tom was a man in his upper seventies and I was only a teenager. Tom was wise and crafty. I was dumb and naive. Tom had more knives than I could ever imagine. Some of them

used to be mine until he traded me out of them. At that time, I thought that I had made the smarter trade. Today I know different. Tom couldn’t read or write but had more common sense and wisdom than most of the people I knew. He was also a very spiritual man. His ministry involved making sure that each home had been dedicated to the Lord. If it hadn’t, he would gather a small congregation and meet at the willing participant’s house on a Saturday night. There, someone would give a biblical lesson or preach a sermon, a song would be sung, and Tom would offer a prayer of dedication. Some in my home area are still living in a house that has been dedicated to the Lord by Tom. There were several times that I was the one called on to speak.

I learned so much from him. I laugh now when I think about how he would “horse trade” with me. But he was doing so much more than “horse trading.” He was growing up a young man. He was teaching me the cunning ways of the world and the caring ways of the Lord and he was not doing it with something that might have caused me to run away. But he was doing it with something that caused me to want to be around him and something that we both loved – a knife. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ■ Gary Miller is an outdoorsman from Harrowgate, Tenn. gary@outdoortruths.org

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Pike Press

Pittsfield, Illinois

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George Saylor George W. Saylor, 88 of Quincy, formerly of Ewing, Mo. and Pike County died Wednesday evening, Aug. 6, 2014 at Sunset Home in Quincy. George was born in Pittsfield, Nov. 18, 1925, a son of George Francis and Thelma Willard Saylor. He married Mary Frances Merrill Aug. 10, 1985 in Bastrop, Texas. Mary preceded him in death Aug. 31, 2010. George was a long time cattle buyer and owned Saylor Trucking, operating west of Pittsfield. He attended the Monticello Methodist Church and was a past member of Moose Lodge. He is survived by a daughter, Elaine (James) Ortman of Oxford, Ohio; granddaughter, Jennifer Ortman; brother, Don (Jeanne) Saylor of Inverness, Fla.; sisters, June (Clay) Yelliott of Quincy and Jean (Morris) Akers of Elkhart. In addition to care giver and special friend, Barbara Rodhouse, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Alvin (Bud) Saylor and a sister, Dorothy Kriegshauser. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Rev. Tom Wilbur officiating. Visitation was held prior to the service from at the funeral home. Interment was in the West Cemetery in Pittsfield. Memorials are suggested to be made to West Cemetery, American Diabetes Foundation or Alzheimer’s Association. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.nieburfh.com. The Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield has been entrusted with the service.

Roberta Lee Gregory Roberta Lee Gregory, 81 of Winchester died Sunday morning Aug. 10, 2014 at the Scott County Nursing Center. She was born Dec. 4, 1933 in Scott County the daughter of the late James Michael and Hazel Marie Fowler Ryan. She married Kenneth Gregory Aug. 11, 1949 in Pittsfield. He preceded her in death April 26, 1997. Also preceding her was a son David Alan, and daughter Susan Elaine, son-in-law Rod Drake, brothers William, Lloyd and James, sisters Margaret, Frances, Betty, Hazel and Louise. Mrs. Gregory attended Winchester Schools, she was a homemaker and a member of the First Christian Church in Winchester, and belonged to the Christian Women’s Fellowship at the church. Surviving are her children Wilbur Gregory, Cheryl Drake of Winchester, and Kenneth (Diana) Gregory of Pittsfield, seven grandchildren David, Amy, Brian, Brandy, Brooke, Jami and Brad, 10 great-grandchildren and a sister, Martha Wassel of Pittsfield. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Aug. 13, 2014 at the Coonrod Funeral Home in Winchester. Burial will be in Winchester City Cemetery. Friends called after 5 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home where the family met friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Memorials can be made to the Scott County Nursing Center or the Winchester EMS. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.airsman-hires.com

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Rev. Frank Claybourne Rev. Frank Claybourne, 93 of Pittsfield, died Friday, Aug. 8, 2014 at his residence in Pittsfield. Frank was born April 28, 1921 in Texico, to Frank W. Claybourne, Sr. and Maude Jane Beale Claybourne. He married Ruth Kell Dec. 12, 1942 in Clayton, Mo. Ruth preceded him in death March 26, 2012. They were married five days when Frank went into the Marine Corps during World War II where he served with the Third Division in the Pacific Theatre, Iwo Jima, Guam and Guadalcanal. He also served in the Army National Guard from 1945 to 1952. Rev. Claybourne’s first pastorate was the Sandoval Baptist Church in Sandoval. From 1958 to 1964, Rev. Claybourne was the pastor of First Baptist Church in St. Elmo; from 1964-1966 he served as pastor of Allen Park Baptist Church in Galesburg and from 1966 until his retirement in 1981 he was a member and the pastor for the Calvary Baptist Church in Pittsfield. After his retirement, Rev. Claybourne served as pastor for the Independence Christian Church for 11 years. He served on the board of directors for the Illinois Baptist State Association and was the president of local ministerial associations in St. Elmo and Pittsfield. In addition to Rev. Claybourne’s pastoral duties he was a bus driver for Pikeland Community School District for 34 years, served on the Illini Hospital board of directors; served as a hospice minister, led Bible studies at local nursing homes and delivered Meals on Wheels. He was a member of the R.F. Casey Masonic Lodge #948 in Kell. Rev. Claybourne was devoted to his church and family. He is survived by daughters, Mrs. Ann (Bill) Spitler of Varna and Mrs. Lynn (Ken) Gilmore of Springfield; four grandchildren, William Spitler of Tulsa, Olka.; Amy Levine of Chapel Hill, N.C.; Catherine Gilmore and Elizabeth Gilmore both of Springfield. Five great-grandchildren survive; Hayden, Teddy and Ryan Spitler of Tulsa, Okla. and Alice and Ellie Levine of Chapel Hill, N.C., in addition to a brother, Bob Claybourne of Mt. Vernon and numerous nieces and nephews. Rev. Claybourne was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Ruth, two sisters, Lavada Eckheardt and Lorena Lane; four brothers, Clinton, Charles, Joe and Bill; one grandson, Daniel Gilmore and a great grandchild in infancy. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. today, Wednesday, Aug. 13, at the Calvary Baptist Church in Pittsfield with Rev. Bill Smith and David Hamilton officiating. Visitation was held Tuesday evening, Aug.12, 2014 at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Interment will be in the West Cemetery in Pittsfield with military honors being accorded by the Pittsfield American Legion Post #152 and military funeral honor guard. Memorials are suggested to be made to the Calvary Baptist Church in Pittsfield to be designated for the North American Mission Board and International Mission Board offerings or Blessing Hospice and Palliative Care. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.nieburfh. com. Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield has been entrusted with the service.

Dorothy B. Lippincott, 97 of Pittsfield, died Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014 at Griggsville Estates in Griggsville,. Dorothy was born Sept. 14, 1916, a daughter of Raymond and Mildred Crawford Bergman. She married Paul Lippincott Nov. 28, 1936 and he preceded her in death Feb. 8, 1995. Dorothy was a member of the United Methodist Church in Pittsfield and enjoyed helping with many church activities. When her children were young she enjoyed attending and helping with their school activities. She enjoyed reading, knitting and crocheting. She is survived by two sons, Philip Lippincott of Lake Forest, Calif. and Rick Lippincott of Louisiana, Mo.; a sister, Eleanor Braun of Mississippi; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, a son, Michael Lippincott in 2011, sister, Elizabeth Fudge and a brother, Kenneth Bergman. A graveside memorial service was held. Monday, Aug. 11, 2014 at the West Cemetery in Pittsfield with Rev. Tom Wilbur officiating. Memorials are suggested to be made to the Pittsfield United Methodist Church, Griggsville Estates Activity Fund or Pittsfield High School Teachers and Classroom Fund. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.nieburfh.com. The Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield has been entrusted with the service.

By Mike Roegge, University of Illinois Extension, Adams/Brown/ Hancock/Pike/Schuyler As I write this on the morning of Aug. 6, my rain gauge has recorded .17” of rain. I’m certainly hoping for much more as soils are starting to get rather dry again and plants are going to require water to continue to grow, set flowers and fill. This year has been unusual in that Mother Nature has provided the needed moisture just in the nick of time. For example, plants were beginning to show the effects of low soil moisture supplies in early June (corn rolling, plants wilting, etc.) when we were blessed with a great soaking rain. And the rest of June supplied rainfall to help recharge dry soils. Then the last Friday and Saturday in July, we were beginning to see similar signs of very low soil moisture supplies when we received a good soaking rain that alleviated dry soil conditions. Of course the cool temperatures during July helped the plants by reducing evapotranspiration water losses. But now soils are very dry, and a good rain would be more than welcome to plants. Regardless if they are crop or ornamental, they could all benefit. Of course, the rains have been very spotty, a few

have received adequate amounts, but many haven’t. There are proper ways to apply water, and plants will benefit the greatest when watering is done correctly. For all plants, placing water throughout their rooting zone is preferred. This means allowing water to percolate deep into the soil. And that can only be done when water is slowly applied. When we get a “toad strangler” rain most of the water runs off, little soaks into the soil. The same is true when you are standing by a plant with a hose: most runs off and little is accomplished. So rather than stand next to your plant with a hose, place the hose on the ground near the plant, and let it slowly trickle out so that it can soak in. For smaller plants drill a 3/16” hole on the bottom of a five gallon bucket and place the bucket near the plant. Fill the bucket with water and let it slowly trickle out, allowing the water to move deep into the soil. If you’ve garden plants, either irrigate via a sprinkler or use a soaker hose. Leave the water on until it penetrates 6” or more into the soil. Dig up a spot to check. And water infrequently (once or twice a week) but deeply. Place a tuna can under the sprinkler and when it’s full, turn off or move the sprinkler to another location.

OBITUARIES It’s best to sprinkle irrigate during the morning, after the dew has dried. But water early enough so that the foliage is dry before dusk. Remember most plant leaf diseases require moisture to thrive, so the idea is to reduce the amount of time that the leaves are wet. Regular watering can help prevent problems that seem to occur when we have alternating dry and wet spells. For instance, blossom end rot on tomato and pepper is caused by a lack of calcium in the fruit. But in almost all instances, it isn’t the soil that is short of calcium, it’s the lack of water uptake by the plant. Calcium, like most all nutrients, moves in the soil water to the plants roots. So if the plant isn’t taking up much water, it isn’t taking up calcium either. Cracking on tomatoes, cantaloupe and other crops is also caused by irregular water uptake. If the tomato plant has been growing in dry soils and then we get a good rain, the plant responds by rapid uptake of moisture, and the ripening fruit can’t handle that amount of water, so it cracks as it rapidly expands. Mulching helps reduce water losses as well as reduces weed competition and also keeps the soil cooler. All good things during the heat and dry of summer.

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Mike Garrett Robert Michael "Mike” Garrett, 70, of South Jacksonville died Thursday morning, Aug. 7, 2014 at Passavant Area Hospital. He was born July 25, 1944 in Perry the son of Estel and Betty Bagent Garrett. He is survived by one daughter, Lorrie Dugan of Jacksonville; two sons, Allen (wife, Stephanie) Garrett of Columbus, Ind. and Mike (wife, Karen) Garrett of Jacksonville; six grandchildren, Tarrah, Dustin, Jeremy, Jason, Nicole and Kendall; four great-grandchildren, Angel, Bryce, Keylie and Sydnie; three brothers, Merle (wife, Rosemary) Garrett of Branson, Mo., David Milton (wife, Rhonda) Garrett of Mora, N.M. and Harley (wife, Karen) Garrett of Perry; one sister, Bonnie (husband, Paul) Kendall of Clayton and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Garrett had worked as a barber and mechanic his entire life. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his great-grandchildren. A graveside service were held at Monday, Aug. 11, 2014 at Hebron Cemetery north of Perry. Memorials are suggested to the family. Williamson Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires. com.

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Two vacation bible schools to be held this month The next time you see this column, our local schools will be starting. Summer has flown by! Pray for our children and their teachers. Birthdays and anniversaries for this week are: Aug. 13-Ron Boren Aug. 15-Sara Rudd, Tim Kremer Aug. 16-Chris Harter Aug. 18-Nathan and Nikki Newingham, Sheila Kroeschel Prayer requests: April Myers, Angie Lin, Betty Collins, Bob Rue, Brenda and Darold Garner, Connie McFall, David Brawdy, Dianna Ruble, Elaine McCall, Heather Alvey, Jeanette Doran, Janet Shoemaker, Josh Bennett, Karen McCullen, Leroy Leonard, Mary Crane, Missionary Mike Leonard and family, Monica Ruble, Nikki Allen, Ona Ogle, Roger Woods, Radar Grim, Roger Bonnett, Roger and Brenda Pennock, Vicki Brackett and family, and pray especially for the United States of America, its leaders, its people, and let everyone remember how and why this great country was founded. Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Jean Pleus who passed away July 16. His son Drake called me last week to tell me and to talk. Keep Drake in your prayers. There will be a Memorial Service for Helen Stewart this Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Pike County Senior Center in Pittsfield. At noon will be a potluck meal with the service following at 1. “Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of inquity. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil. For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the Lord, they shall inherit the earth.” Psalm 37:1, 2, 8, 9 Two vacation bible schools this month: Grace Baptist Church by Pine Lakes this Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 6:30-8 p.m. for 4 years old-12 years old. Baylis Baptist Church (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday) from 6 p.m.8:30 p.m. for ages preschool through high school. Sunday morning, Aug. 17, will be the closing program. Manchester gospel music festival will be this Friday and Saturday, Aug. 15 and 16, and Sunday morning, Aug. 17, at 10 am. Bring your yard chairs and sit back and relax for Friday evening and Saturday all day of gospel music enjoyment. There is no cost to attend. There will befood there to buy. The Harshman family reunion will be Sunday, September 14, at the Community Center in Pittsfield. It’s a potluck lunch and drinks and table service will be provided. Please bring a favorite dish to share. At the Barry Apple Festival: Trail Life Troop IL. 15 is raffling off your choice of one of three guns or

$500 cash. The drawing will be made the Sunday afternoon of Festival Oct. 5, 2014. You need not be present to win. Tickets are $5.00 apiece. Only 500 tickets will be sold. The funds will be used by each boy (Trailman) to fund our “summer event”, a four day canoe trip at the Current River. Contact any Trailman for tickets or they may be purchased at The First National Bank of Barry, Farmers Bank of Liberty in Barry, Carquest in Barry, or our raffle sponsor Hart & Wyatt Professional Land Surveyors in Barry. Gun Descriptions: *Springfield Armory XD .40 cal SS/Black 4” pistol with gun and clip holsters; * Smith and Wesson model 811036 M&P .223 cal AR-15 Sport Rifle with 30 round clip; * 870 Remington shotgun 5114 Express Super Mag 12 ga. Combo. Did you know you can benefit whatever local school you choose as well as receive the benefits by using your Max Card at County Market? Next time you shop, stop by the service desk / courtesy counter at the front of the store, and ask how easy this is done. Recycling-Friday-9:30-1:30-by Bowlers Universe. Never too late to start saving those General Mills’ boxtops. Samaritan Closet-second Friday of each month from 10 am-4 pm. To make donations, call 1-217-491-8980. Trivia answers from last week: 1. What two signers of the Constitution became a U.S. President? (George Washington and James Madison) 2. The angel from the tomb where Jesus had been buried had a countenance like l____________ and his raiment was w_________ as s_________. (lightning / white / snow) 3. Which is the smallest planet? (Mercury) 4. Where did the angel tell the two Marys to go to see Jesus after He was resurrected? (Galilee) 5. Where is the Gibraltar of America? (Vicksburg, Mississippi) Trivia questions for this week: 1. Who are the two men from the Bible who never died? 2. Which planet is surrounded by rings? 3. What did Simon’s mother have that Jesus healed her of? 4. How many cubic inches are in a gallon? 5. What did Jesus tell the man with the withered hand to do? 6. What are the three types of bees in a hive? Recent visitors of Everett and Judy Dean and Anna Mae Dean were Karen and Don Loos and daughter Cindi Parnell of St. Louis. Also Charles, Debbie, and Jessica Dean of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. News from the Missouri bunch from Sharon Straus: Roger and Sharon attended the visitation of Pastor Jeff Voepel’s wife Donna. This is the wife of the gentleman who performed their

grandson Shelby’s wedding recently, and he did a wonderful job. You would

By WYVETTA DAVIS 285-4880 have never known that he had received a message that his wife, who had been very ill and was in the Landmark Rehab Center where he thought she was improving, had been returned to the Columbia Hospital and that they suspected another brain bleed. Donna was only 45 years old, and she and Pastor Jeff have four children with two of the children are under the age of ten. So very, very tragic. Roger and Sharon’s garden is really kicking in, keeping them very busy. Cucumbers have gone crazy, and Sharon has made every kind of pickle she could think of. Tomatoes are now kicking in so they will be busy putting up tomatoes in every form . . . first salsa, then sauce, then chili sauce, and then spaghetti sauce. This is all for now. Sue, Harry, and Brad Gleckler attended the Baylis Fall Festival Saturday, Aug. 9, and had a wonderful time. Lots to do and plenty of delicious food. Brad participated in the car show. I had a short visit with Bill Perkins from Missouri the other day where I work. The fourth Saturday of every month “Kinfolks” perform at the VFW in Vandalia, Missouri, starting at 8. Some of the members of this group are Letha and Bill Perkins and Dennis Ebers as well as Letha and Dennis’ two sisters Jeannie Gratton and Donna. This is guaranteed a great evening of family entertainment. Get a group together and go. Welcome to the new Sears Store in west Pittsfield which is in the same section of buildings as Star Cleaners and across the highway from Kentucky Fried Chicken. I was in there the other day and found the store to have lots of good deals on appliances right now plus the owner / manager of this store Randy is very friendly, honest, and accommodating. Go in and check the store out. I gratefully heard that the J & L Scraping which is out by LSSD on Route 107 is now in operation. Their hours are 7 a.m.-5 p.m., MondayFriday, and 8-noon Saturdays. New Salem also has a lovely shelter house with a operational soda pop machine. Profits from this machine go to the Town Hall Building Fund. Stop by and have a cold soda to enjoy and help out a worthy cause as well. Your news is always appreciated. Please give me a call with the news you are willing to share. And thank you. God bless and have a great week.

MILTON 'Miss Corny' contest returning to Corn Carnival

Correction: Lisa Lemons’ new address is 2412 Northwestern Avenue, Ames, Iowa 50010. Kay Sanderson recently returned from two weeks in Europe with her family. Starting in Florence, Italy where they met her granddaughter following her study progrram, they traveled by train to Venice, Pisa, Rome, Paris, Cologne, and Amsterdam before returning home. The “Miss Corny” contest is

returning to the Corn Carnival this year. It will be held following the Queen contest on Friday evening. Guys, this is your chance to show your alter ego, dress up like a “ Beauty Queen” and strut your stuff! There will be cash, prizes and lots of laughs! You don’t want to miss this! Next Corn Carnival meetings will be Sunday, Sept. 7 and Sunday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Pork Stand on the Square.

By KARRIE SPANN 723-4262 A big crowd attended the ribbon cutting and fundraiser for the East Pike Lending Library in Detroit on Saturday, Aug. 9. Congratulations Susan Manker and friends, The Village of Detroit and the Orr family on all your hard work. What a great asset to our East Pike area.

NEBO Vin Fiz celebration to be held this Saturday The Vin Fiz Celebration is this Howard

Saturday, Aug. 16. Come on down to Nebo for a day of fun. The lineup is as follows: 8:30-baby contest 9-little mister and miss 9:30-prince and princess 10-local entertainment-Jenna Johnston 11-grand parade 12-lunch 12:30-Jr. miss and miss pageants 2-local entertainment-Shelly Hill 3-local entertainment-Garry

5-talent show 6-9 “Timewell Spent” band There will also be a car show immediately following the parade across the street at the Nebo Baptist Church lot. There will be fish sandsiches, chicken and noodles, ribeye sandwiches, Smokin’ Choo Choo BBQ, pork sandwiches and curly fries, ice cream wagon, snow cones, kids’ games, bounce house and more. Hope to see you at the “Vin Fiz!” No birthdays this week.

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Quote of the week: “The difference between school and life? In school, you’re taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you’re given a test that teaches you a lesson.” Tom Bodett.

GRIGGSVILLE Griggville Historical Society to meet this month Griggsville Historical and Genealogical Society will meet Thursday, Aug. 14 at the Skinner House beginning at 2 p.m. Beth Mortland, alto soloist from Naples, Florida will sing special numbers. An excerpt of Dr. Joel Fuhrman’s dvd “Winning the War Against Cancer” will be shown. The public is cordially invited to attend. The Griggsville Day Unit annual trip will be Aug. 21. The ladies are to meet at the park-and-ride at 9 a.m. They will be going to White Hall and enjoy lunch at the Green Gable. Anyone wishing to go should call LIzzetta to let her know so that she can make reservations. Happy belated birthday wishes go out to Matthew Robinson who became a teenager Aug. 3! Norma Jankowski recently traveled to Nashville, IL. where she enjoyed attending her 67th high school class reunion. Norma got to visit with ten

former classmates and enjoyed looking around the town. The weekend of Aug. 2, Norma enjoyed having all of her children home for a couple of days, Lee of Griggsville, Ben and Chris and children of New Hampshire, Bob and his kids came from Key West, Florida, and Leslie and her husband Jerry came from Perry, Missouri. Living in a small town has its perks, as Lizzetta and Matthew Robinson was so thankful to have so many people who were willing to assist them after their car accident July 25. Allison Kessinger has completed all of her online classes and now officially has her bachelors degree in business. She celebrated wiith a get-together Sunday afternoon in Camp Point. Helping her celebrate were Brandon Snell, Dewayne and Nadine Kessinger, Joey Kessinger, Katy, Brady and Brynlea Downs, Dakota Kessinger, Tim and Loretta

By NADINE KESSINGER 217-407-4502 kessy@casscomm.com Butler, Thelma Butler, Vicki Norris, Amy Kessinger, and Shelia Slight, as well as some of her co-workers and other friends. I humbly apologize to anyone who had given me news for last week that didn’t get printed. I have a new computer and am having trouble making the transition! Steve and Jeannie Kessinger and daughters Kyra and Lexi enjoyed a trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina last week. I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.Martin Luther King, Jr

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Liberty Village happenings Happy August! It is hard to believe most of the summer is behind us and we are looking ahead to the season change into fall! We have a busy August planned at the Assisted Living! First, I would like to say welcome to our newest resident, Betty Ann Ducey! We are thrilled that Betty Ann has become part of our family! We are in the midst of planning a “house warming” party for Betty Ann, if you are friend or family and wish to be included in this please contact Lisa at the Hawthorne Inn Assisted Living, 217-285-5257. Happy Birthday wishes go out this month to Katherine Haskins! If anyone would like to send a birthday card to Katherine please mail it to Hawthorne Inn of Pittsfield, 610 Lowry St., Pittsfield, Illinois 62363. Please send attention Katherine. Some of the activities this week include a riverboat ride in Hannibal, Mo., crafting greeting card fans, and the cooking club will be trying their hand at fruit pizza. Feel free to join us for the excitement of bingo on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons! Please stop by, say hi and visit with us sometime! We would love to have you! Last week our nursing home activities started off with Sunday August the 3rd with church starting at 9:30 a.m. We want to thank the Grace Baptist church for always attending the first Sunday of the month for a lovely sermon and some music. On Monday, August 4, 2014, we have started a new book series reading Tom Sawyer which the residents have been enjoying. We want to thank the Pittsfield Public Library for lending out their books for our residents. Following book club, we had church session at 11 a.m. This takes place on every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month by the New Song Church from Bluffs. Following our morning activities, we have dinner music for our residents every day at 11:30 a.m. which include some of their favorite “oldies.” Monday afternoon the residents put flower arrangements together in vases and were able to pass them out to other residents who are unable to attend activities. We want to thank Bloomers of Pittsfield for donating the flowers to our residents to being able to put together their own arrangements. Tuesday activities always consist of our morning men’s group followed by dinner music and Wii bowling every Tuesday afternoon. This past Tuesday was pet therapy day where residents are able to interact with dogs. This is important in all aspects because pets are great mood boosters. Most pet owners are clear about the immediate joys that come with sharing their lives with companion animals, many remain unaware of the physical and mental health benefits that can also accompany the pleasure of playing with or snuggling up to a furry friend! Wednesday activities included Bible study in which we want to thank Kay Snider for providing this class every other Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. Our Wednesday afternoon activities always include dinner music followed by bingo. Thursday was National Raspberry Cream Pie day where the residents made pie during cooking club which is on every other Thursday at 2 p.m. Followed by cooking club, everyone hung around for a great game of washers. Friday consisted of some story telling from the “Good Ole Days” followed by dinner music. Every Friday afternoon consists of a movie and manicures for the ladies. Finally, ending our weekly activities on Saturday included a game of trivia, dinner music, bingo, and resident’s choice of a fun filled weekend! Have a great week and stop by for a visit!

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Perfect weekend for the Bayls Fall Festival

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Derek Scranton, 11 months old, was named the 2014 Baylis Baby. He is the son of Corry and Lora Scranton of Baylis. The baby contest was held Saturday morning.

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Nick Crawford, left, was named Baylis Farm King and Noah Shannon, right was named Junior Farm King Friday night at the Baylis Fall Festival. The two boys won after completing a course of farm chores such as carrying water, loading hay and others rural activities.

2014 Baylis Jr Miss Shana Harrison of New Salem (seated) and the first runner up was Ivana Osterander of New Salem. Pageants for the older girls were held Friday evening and pageants for the younger set were Saturday morning.

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Baylis 2014 Little Miss & Mr contest royalty are, left to right, Clarice Ostrander fist runner up, Jamie Boatright 2014 Little Mr, and Danica Bryant 2014 Little Miss.

Kayla Vortman,seated,New Salem, was crowned Miss Baylis Friday evening at Baylis Fall Festival, Abi Crawford, standing, rural Baylis, was awarded first runner up.

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Jack and Dianna Ruble were chosen as the 2014 Baylis parade marshals, but were unable to attend or ride in the parade. Receiving the award and riding in the parade in their place where their daughter Angela Dixon center and grandchildren Emma Dixon, Payton Daniels, Ethan Dixon, and Reid Verastique. Jack and Dianna have resided in Baylis for 25 years.

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The Prince and Princess pageant at the Baylis Fall Festival was full of young, good lucking Baylis residents. Left to right, Jaiden Simmerman, 2104 Prince, Isabella Vortman 2014 princess, and Zoe Crawford, Princess first runner up.

The 2014 Baylis Little Miss and Mr Tiny Tot royalty was crowned Saturday morning. Left to right, Davani Starner, first runner up, Cooper Simmerman 2104 Mr Tiny Tot, and Trisha Knowles, 2014 Miss Tiny Tot.

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

students the opportunity to get involved in the studio without committing to the full dance year. S&S has qualified Instructors and Assistant Instructors that are committed to on-going training and education in tumbling and dance. Details about the training and certifications of our instructors can be found on our website.

REGISTRATION: Monday – Thursday, Aug. 18 - 28 • 4 - 8 p.m. AgES 3-6 Pre-Dance ages 3-6 Pre-Dance classes are designed with the needs of our smallest dancers in mind, introducing the fundamentals of tumbling and gymnastics, tap, and ballet. The primary goals of these classes are developing coordination and spatial orientation, establishing a concept of rhythm and counting, supporting social skills such as sharing and cooperation, and encouraging creativity and self exploration. Pre-Tumbling Session ages 3-6 The Pre-Tumbling session is a sixweek introduction to the tumbling program at S&S. Young tumblers will progress at an individual pace in a program designed to develop strength, increase flexibility and improve balance and coordination. AgES 6-9 Beginner Dance ages 6-9 Beginner Dance classes include instruction in tap and ballet and introduce basic tumbling and gymnastics skills to improve coordination while establishing a concept of proper body alignment. Beginner Hip Hop ages 6-9 Beginner Hip Hop is an exciting, highenergy class that introduces students to the technique and style of Hip Hop and Pop dance while encouraging creativity and independence through freestyle movement. Beginner Tumbling ages 6-9 Beginner Tumbling is a progressive, skill-based class that allows students to strengthen their bodies and improve coordination and flexibility while mastering tumbling skills. Skill progression is determined individually based on ability. AgES 9-12 Ballet ages 9-12 This class is the first level of formal ballet training offered at the studio. Ballet students are trained in the theory and technique of classical ballet. This training is integral in the devel-

opment of proper body alignment and muscle control and is the foundation of many other dance styles, including Jazz and Contemporary. All dancers wanting to progress toward advanced technique in any dance style are highly recommended to take Ballet. Intermediate Dance ages 9-12 Intermediate Dance is designed as a transition for students as they progress from the Beginner Dance program into the Advanced classes. Students focus on conditioning the body and refining technical skills in preparation for advanced technique in all dance styles. Tap instruction continues, concentrating on progressive technique and rhythm patterns, and the fundamentals of jazz as a dance style are introduced. Intermediate Hip Hop ages 9-12 Intermediate Hip Hop explores the technique and style of Hip Hop and Pop dance while building strength for floor skills and promoting individual expression through freestyle dance. Intermediate Tumbling ages 9-12 Intermediate Tumbling is a progressive, skillbased class that allows students to strengthen their bodies and improve coordination and flexibility while mastering tumbling skills. Skill progression is determined individually based on ability. AgES 12 & up Contemporary ages 12 & up This class introduces advanced students to the art of contemporary dance, utilizing the technique of ballet while challenging the body to expand its center of movement. Contemporary dance builds strength while improving technique and enhancing creativity. Students are recommended to concurrently enroll in Pre-Pointe or Pointe. Dance Explo ages 12 & up Dance Explo was created for students who enjoy dancing and performing recreationally. It allows students to explore multiple styles of dance and learn hip new choreography with a focus on creativity and self-expression.

This class is perfect for students who want to continue their dance education in just one class a week and is open to both experienced students as well as those with no prior dance training. Advanced Hip Hop ages 12 & up Advanced Hip Hop expands on the technique and style of Hip Hop and Pop dance, focusing on individual expression, rhythm, movement quality and advanced technical skills. Advanced Jazz ages 12 & up Advanced Jazz students begin to examine Jazz as a unique dance style and develop advanced technique and performance skills. Students are recommended to concurrently enrolled in Pre-Pointe & Pointe. Pre-Pointe & Pointe ages 12 & up Pre-Pointe and Pointe students are trained in the theory and technique of classical ballet and have the option to prepare for work on Pointe. Dancers exercise great self-discipline while learning to unite technique and artistry and increase body awareness. Advanced Tap Ages 12 & up Advanced Tap explores various styles of tap dance while developing advanced technique, rhythm, and speed. Advanced Tumbling Ages 12 & up Advanced Tumbling is a progressive, skillbased class that allows students to strengthen their bodies and improve coordination and flexibility while mastering tumbling skills. Skill progression is determined individually based on ability. prIvAtE SESSIonS Private sessions are offered for those interested in more individualized training. Instruction is catered to the goals of the individual and is available in a variety of genres, including jazz, tap, ballet, tumbling, Pilates, and ballroom. Each session is five weeks long, and lessons can be 30 or 60 minutes in duration. Session dates can be found on the website or by calling the studio.

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

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Kennedy Grace Borrowman turned 2 Aug. 3, celebrating with a “Tea” for two themed party with family and friends. She is the daughter of Max and Ashley Borrowman of Pleasant Hill. Borrowman has a sister Kaitlyn, 5 and two brothers Kolin, 4 and Kanon, two months. Grandparents are Dave and Debbie Borrowman of Pleasant Hill, Theresa Gabelhausen of Rochelle and Jim Gabelhausen of Searcy, AR. Great-grandparents are Barbara Borrowman of Pittsfield, the late Lloyd Borrowman, the late John and Pearl Miller of Pleasant Hill, the late Rose Hoing of Rock Island and Doris Gabelhausen and the late Jack Gabelhausen of Moline.

Browns celebrate 30 years

Ed and Kay Brown of Barry will be celebrating their 30th anniversary Thursday, Aug. 17. The couple was married at Barry Baptist Church Aug. 17, 1984. Mr. Brown works at Sprague Farms Inc. in Hull and Mrs. Brown works at Addus Healthcare in Quincy.

Open house for Cleo Whitaker Please come celebrate Cleo Whitaker’s 90th birthday open house Saturday, Aug. 16, from 2-4 p.m. at the Fishhook United Brethrern Church in Fishhook. No gift, please.

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Sadie Elise Rumple celebrated her first birthday March 28, 2014 with a pink zebra party attended by family and friends. Her brother, Jonas Clay, celebrated his 4th birthday May 16, 2014 with a Shrek party also with family and friends. Sadie and Jonas are the children of Mike and Julie Rumple of Pittsfield. They have two older brothers, Jonathon and Joshua. Grandparents are Stan and Monica Geiselman and Gary and Reba White, all of Pittsfield and Stuart and Holly Rumple of Quincy. Great-grandparents include Duska Shaw of Pittsfield, and John and Jackie Rumple of Maggie Valley, NC.

Marvin Risley of Perry celebrated his birthday with family and friends at the Boatel in Naples Saturday, Aug. 9. Kay and Carrie Risley’s five siblings, Donald, Dorothy, Margaret, Glenna and Marvin all turned 80. The following attended the wonderful occasion; David Risley, Donald Risley, Marvin Risley, Erlene Risley, Rynleigh Priest, Haylee Priest, Cooper Priest, Jeremy Priest, Wyatt Risley, Kasey Risley, Cade Risley, Jase Risley, Gayla Risley, Lance Risley, Kevin Risley, Reca Risley, Glenna Conkright, Bradley Conkright, Dorothy Akin, Elaine Hobson, Rhea Hobson, Eric Hobson, Margaret Webel Smith, Morgan Kennedy, Linda Akin, J.W. Ranft, Sherry Ranft, Lisa Risley, Hunter Risley, Gavin Risley, Roxy Risley and Brian Risley.

Births A daughter was born to Justin McDade and Brittany Kroencke of Hull Sunday, Aug. 3 at 8:04 a.m. A son was born to Jason T. Little and Shelby Duke of Pittsfield Monday, Aug. 4 at 9:04 a.m.

Attention summer youth readers

Conner William Newman turned 3 years old May 21. He celebrated at home with an Iron Man party. Newman is the son of Dustin and Megan Newman of Pittsfield. Grandparents are Randy and Jan Bleich, and Bill and Mindy Newman, all of Pittsfield.

Youth who have participated throughout the summer in the Pittsfield Youth Library Summer Reading Program, "Paws to Read," need to bring their completed log sheets to the library by Aug. 22. They will receive a free book as well as a few surprises! Connect with us on Facebook at www.facebook.com@Pittsfield/PL to find out about new book and DVD releases as well as future library programs.

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MR. AND MRS. GARRETT HOWLAND Garrett Howland and Carrie Hill were married May 3, 2014 at the Pittsfield Church of the Nazarene. Reception followed the ceremony at the Oakley Lindsay Center in Quincy. Maid of honor was Nicole Jockisch and bridesmaids included Jenna Guthrie, Kiley Howland and Debbie Rush. Best man was Keaton McAllister and groomsmen included Logan Harshman, Zach Dolebeare and Aaron Rush. Brody Roundcount was the ring bearer and Lane Harshman held the sign. The flower girl was Bailey

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Thank you to everyone ! It was a great success. Thank you to all the hole sponsors; Donnie Apps, Pittsfield Fire Department, Farmers Bank of Griggsville, Central State Bank, Mefford Chiropratic, Heimer&Accoc., Pike County Circuit Clerk Debbie Dugan, Logan Ag Service, Eagle One Investments, Niebur Funeral Homes, Spring Creek Fire Department, Justin and Jennifer Noble, CH Smith Oil Company. All the teams that played and a special thanks to Bruce Ivers and your crew at Old Orchard Country Club the course looked great. Jason Buss and Natalie Roseberry, The First National Bank of Barry for sponsoring the hole in one, Heaton Chevrolet and Pike County Sheriffs Department. Thank You-Chris Sitton Tournament Coordinator ALLEN The Milton Community Center Board would like to thank everyone who donated to the Center in memory of Irma Jean Allen. Thank you also to the Allen family for designating the Center as the memorial. Your donations were very generous and very much appreciated. Milton Community Center Board EMBREE The Donald Embree family would like to thank all citizens of Pike

Hill. Mr. Howland is the son of Jeff and Sherri Howland of Pearl. Grandparents include Bill Howland, Cleo Howland, Mike Fulmer and Rayola Daniel. Mrs. Howland is the daughter of Kevin and Kelly Hill of Nebo. Grandparents include Darrell and Rosemary Grammar and Jerald and JoAnn Hill. The couple resides outside of Milton. Mr. Howland works for Lipcaman Seed Sales and Evan Lipcaman Meter Service and Mrs. Howland works for Farmers National Bank of Griggsville.

LEWIS Forty-three descendants of Wm. Carroll and Ethel Luella Thomas Lewis met at the Pleasant Hill Lion’s Club for their annual reunion Sunday, Aug. 3, 2014. In addition to a potluck meal, pictures from reunions over the past 40 years were displayed and family memories shared. The possibility of adding a second day to the reunion in the future for the purpose of visiting places where Wm. Carroll and Ethel Lewis lived was discussed. Those attending were; 100 year old Nellie W. Lewis Smith of Murrayville, the sole surviving child of Wm. Carroll and Ethel Luella Thomas Lewis; David H. Smith of Columbia, MO.; Ed and Carolyn Smith VanBebber, Brent, Gretchen and Sadie VanBebber of Murrayville; Lowell McKee, Bill and Barb McKee and Bonna June McKee, all of Pleasant Hill; Mike, Jason and Cordell McKee, and Kevin McKee of Pittsfield; J.R. and Roberta McKee of Jacksonville; Jessie McKee Dolbeare of Shelbina, MO.; Gene McKee of Nebo; Darrell McKee of Lakewood, NY.; Ron and Estelene McKee Hayden of Milton; Tim, Bryce, Lakin and Dallas Butler of Watford City, ND.; Bud and Vista Lewis of Winchester; Virginia Lewis Mortland, Lionel and Frances Mortland, and Darrell and Teresa Mortland of Hardin; Janet Lewis Bonnett of Pittsfield; Bob Rakey of St. Louis; Ken and Linda Lewis Donohoo of Pittsfield; Alan Engnes of Liberty, MO.; Rose Drury of Archie, MO.; Wayne and Edna Baughman of Pittsfield; and Wendell and Ruth Baughman of El

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Centro, CA. The 2015 reunion will be held Sunday, Aug. 2 at 1 p.m. at the same location. MCINTIRE Those attending the McIntire Reunion were Ralph and Lynne McIntire, Lisa and Allison Bealor of Quincy; Bob, Becky and Josh Saylor of Beardstown; Albert and Barbara McIntire of Pearl; Jo-an McIntire, Mary Hunmire, Richard and Becky McIntire, Glenda McIntire, John and Elaine Guthrie, Jim and Karen Brown, WJ and Cheryl Kirk, all of Pittsfield; Champ and Betty Collins, Myesha Edwards, Buster and Rose Anne Craven, Jay, Missy, Jay and Jacob McIntire, Laura Baxter, Katie Kelley, Bryce Baxter and Steven Hawkings, all of Griggsville; Richard, Tasha, Lainey, Lukas Kirk and Ryan Tunget of Detroit. Since August 2013, we had one marriage of Justin and Tabatha Kirk of Jacksonville, son of WJ and Cheryl Kirk and we had one birth of Jacob James Joseph McIntire, grandson of Jayson and Missy McIntire of Griggsville. Everyone enjoyed a great potluck dinner.

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County that donated or offered their services during our time of loss. Also a huge thank you to all the local fire departments for their services. It was all greatly appreciated. Donald Embree and Donald Embree Jr. SUHLING The family of Jeanette Suhling wishes to express their deep appreciation for those who have graciously offered acts of kindness, prayers and messages of sympathy during the recent months since our beloved Mother was welcomed into her eternal home in Heaven. We are very grateful for all the friends and family members who traveled near and far to attend the memorial service on Saturday, July 12th at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kampsville. In addition, we are especially thankful for those who shared their time and talents with us during the service, including Reverend William Schmidt, Reverend Dr. Wade Butler, Elena Sasieta, and the men and women who generously donated to and help prepared and served the post-service meal. We continue to be deeply moved by the outpouring of support we received. Your compassion and thoughtfulness is deeply appreciated and will always be gratefully remembered. The Jeanette Suhling Family

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Wet weather most likely means good crop yield By JEANETTE WALLACE Pike Press

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The wet weather has been helping crops, according to Pike County Farm Bureau President David Gay. There was some worry at the beginning of the season that there wasn't enough moisture for the corn, but the rain and cool weather has been a big help. "I really think that's alleviated most of the problem," Gay said. Gay went on to explain that also because of the cooler weather this summer, farmers might not begin harvesting until mid- to late September rather than right after Labor Day. A cooler summer also often means an added expense, because the grain doesn't dry as quickly, so farmers have to have it dried manually. Even so, the cooler weather means there will most likely be a better yield. Last Thursday and Friday, people reported anywhere from 2.5 to 4 inches of rain. While the corn crop will benefit, according to Gay, soybean plants will benefit more, because the bean yield doesn't start to be

CAYLEE MILLER

PHS Class of ‘54 awards scholarships Caylee Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Miller of Pittsfield, and Allison Fox, daughter of Jeff Fox and Tressia Fox of Baylis, have each been awarded a $16,000, fouryear scholarship by the Pittsfield High School Class of 1954. Miller will attend Illinois

College in Jacksonville, majoring in biochemistry (pre-medicine). Fox will attend John Wood Community College for two years, with plans to then transfer to Quincy University or Western Illinois University, working toward a degree in physical therapy.

Senior lunches

Meals Plus for Seniors Lunch is served at 12 noon, Monday-Friday at the First Christian Church Fellowship Hall in Pittsfield at 225 N. Memorial St. Donation only for Seniors over 60. Anyone under 60 the full cost is $6.00 Wednesday August 13, 2014 Fried Fish Macaroni and Cheese Cole Slaw Beets Lemon Sheet Cake Thursday August 14, 2014 Roast Turkey Dressing/Gravy Candied Carrots Green Bean Casserole Jell-0 Cake Friday August 15, 2014 Beef Parmesan

Buttered Pasta Broccoli Apple Crisp Monday August 18, 2014 Penne Sausage Bake Zucchini with oregano Green Beans Pineapple Upside Down Cake Tuesday August 19, 2014 Fried Chicken Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Fruit Pie Wednesday August 20, 2014 Glazed Ham Scalloped Potatoes Creamed Peas Watergate Salad Please call Connie the day before or by 8:50 a.m. the day of the dinner for reservations.

Alzheimer's workshop Aug. 20

and moving testimony from families living with the disease, to encourage early detection, early diagnosis, and early intervention. The purpose of the workshop is to provide the general public with a greater understanding of Alzheimer’s disease. While there is no cost to attend, pre-registration is required by calling 1-800-272-3900 before Aug. 20.

Bogue, Alsup join Illini Submitted by Cathy Motley

Cathy Motley of Pittsfield saw her rain gauge collect about 3.5 inches of rain Thursday, Aug. 7 after it rained all day.

determined until August. "Right now beans are a little bit hard to predict," Gay said, but with the recent rains, unless there's an unforeseen problem, it should be good.

Illini Community Hospital is pleased to announce two new additions to the Illini team. Tracy Alsup and Jessica Bogue have joined Illini and both will be working as Patient Access Representatives in Registration. Alsup is a lifelong resident of the area, having graduated from Meredosia-Chambersburg High School in 1987. Tracy has a daughter and two step daughters, and she and her husband, Neal, live in Versailles. “After being out of the work

force for the last 4 years, it feels good to be part of a team again,” Alsup said. “I’m very glad to be at Illini.” Bogue is a graduate of Pittsfield High School and is currently attending John Wood Community College. She currently resides in Pittsfield with her two children. “I’m excited to join the amazing team here at Illini,” said Bogue. “I am especially happy to be a part of bettering our community through by work at the hospital.”

Champ Clark bridge down to one lane Aug. 25-28 MoDOT bridge crews will be performing a routine inspection and preventative maintenance on the Champ Clark Bridge over the Mississippi River on US 54 at Louisiana with traffic reduced to one lane beginning Monday morning, Aug. 25 through Thursday, Sept. 4, crew will be working Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily on the bridge. During Labor Day weekend, crews will cease work Thursday, Aug. 28 at 4 p.m. and will resume inspections Tuesday morning, Sept. 2. Traffic will be controlled with temporary traffic signals through the work zone area. There will be a 9-foot width restriction on the bridge while crews are present. Please use extra caution when traveling through the work zone. Motorists should expect delays. This work is weather dependent and could be delayed or rescheduled.

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Rainfall slowed construction progress last week at Illini Community Hospital, but Phase 1 of the project is still on schedule. “The construction team was planning on installing the rooftop heating and cooling unit last week, but with the rain, they weren’t able to do that,” said Kathy Hull, President and CEO of Illini. “They hope to get that done this week along with a number of other projects.” Construction crews plan to install the unit, which will include having to cut through the roof of the shelled space above the Emergency Department. Ductwork is expected to be installed this week in the area and the metal studs and drywall are scheduled to be delivered as well. Rain also affected the outdoor portion of Phase 1, as crews were unable to dig footings for the 2720 sq. ft. addition on the West end of the campus. This work is expected to be completed this week as well as getting the concrete footings poured. “We’ve been very fortunate to have good weather throughout the summer to this point,” Hull said. “We are looking forward to what will hopefully be a drier week and look forward to seeing the project continuing to move forward.” If any member of the community has questions or concerns about the construction project, they are asked to call Illini at 217285-2113 extension 3810.

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

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BARRY n Patrice Mills for Pike County Clerk, Four-person golf scramble. Friday, Aug. 15 at Bow Lake Golf Course in Barry. To register, call John Birch at 217-833-2880, Robert Wood at 217-285-2650 or Patrice Mills at 217-335-2738.

n Barry American Legion will have its monthly stag supper and meeting Aug. 14. Supper will be at 6:30 p.m., with meeting following. Planned menu will be fried chicken. BETHEL n The annual Bethel Homecoming will be held Sunday, Aug. 17 at the historic Bethel Church. A basket dinner will be held at 12:30 to be followed by church/music program at 2 p.m. Music will be provided by violinist Meredith Spradlin, a Burlend descendant and the Wade Family, descendants of Josiah Wade. Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish, table service, and lawn chair. CHAMBERSBURG n The Chambersburg Christian Church will hold its 100th Annual Chicken Dinner Thursday, Aug. 28. Serving will begin at 4:30 p.m. Carryouts will be from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Those wanting a carry-out after 4:30 p.m. will need to get a number and then go through the line. The menu will consist of fried chicken, potato salad, slaw, corn, baked beans, 5-cup salad and lot of pies and cakes. Homemade ice cream will also be available. To celebrate our 100th chicken dinner, there will be entertainment by Misty Trone and N-Pursuit beginning at 4:30 p.m.Everyone is invited to come and share in food and fellowship. DETROIT n The East Pike Lending Library in Detroit is open 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday through Friday and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. GRIGGSVILLE n Griggsville Apple Festival Car and Bike show in downtown Griggsville. Special guest for the weekend is the Illinois Patriot Guard Fallen Heroes Traveling Memorial Wall. 100% of the proceeds from this show will be donated to the Fallen Heroes Memorial Wall and Toys for Tots. Registration is 8 a.m.-noon. Registration Fee is $20 for cars/ trucks and $15 for bikes. Judging begins at noon. Awards given for 1st and 2nd place in each class. Special awards given for “Best of Show” and “Best Display of Patriotism”. For additional information, contact Shelly Henry at (217)617-5077, on Facebook, or you can email griggsvillecarshow@gmail.com. n The Griggsville Apple Festival annual BBQ contest is looking for entries. There is no entry fee, but there will be prizes given out. Electricity and water will be available. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 20 in Griggsville. Please call Craig Gengler at 816-645-6294 or Farmers National Bank of Griggsville at 217-833-2329 for registration and rules. n Griggsville Historical and Genealogical Society will meet Thursday, Aug. 14, at the Skinner House at 2 p.m. Beth Mortland, alto soloist from Naples, Fla., will sing

special numbers. An excerpt of Dr. Joel Fuhrman’s dvd “Winning the War Against Cancer” will be shown. The public is cordially invited to attend.

n The Griggsville Apple Festival is looking for entries for its annual talent contest. The contest will be held Saturday, Sept. 20 beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Jr. Division will be from 6:30-7 p.m., with a break for other activities, then the Sr. Division will resume around 8:15 p.m. Background music for vocalists will need to be provided to the committee by Thursday, Sept. 18. If you are interested in entering the contest, please contact Jamie Kelley at (217) 242-2817. Limited entries will be accepted so call soon! n It’s that time of year again for the Griggsville Apple Festival. Join them for the magnificent mile parade Saturday, Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. Parade line up will be from noon-1 p.m. The theme this year is “The Magnificent Midwest”, a salute to our farmers. For more information or to get registered for the parade, please call Anita Orrill at 850-624-6763 or email at griggsvilleparade@yahoo.com n Pre-K screenings for children ages 30 months to 4-years-old. There are openings for 3 and 4-year-olds for Fall 2014. Screenings will be held at Griggsville-Perry School in Griggsville Monday, Aug. 18. Please call the school at 217-833-2352 for an appointment. HULL n American Red Cross blood drive Aug. 25 from 3-7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 350 Ill. 106. NEW CANTON n The New Canton Harvest Festival Committee invites you to have a vendor stand during their “Alice In Wonderland” themed festival Sept. 5 and 6. Set-up for the festival will be Sept. 2-4. Please call Niki Malone at 217-242-3380 or e-mail nikimalone.240@gmail.com for pricing. Hope to see you there! n The New Canton Havest Festival Committee would like invite everyone to participate in their ‘Alice In Wonderland’ themed parade on Saturday, Sept. 6, at 1 p.m. Registration will begin at 11 a.m. at the old New Canton School House. They are looking for royalty, bands, family floats, organization floats, church floats, tractors and horses are welcome! Entries not pre-registered will go to the end of the parade. Please call Emily Billings at 217430-0913 to register or email at nchfparade@gmail.com. n The New Canton Harvest Festival Committee invites all former Harvest Festival Parade Marshals to participate in the “Alice in Wonderland” parade Sept. 6 at 1 p.m. Call Emily Billings at 217-430-0913 or email at nchfparade@gmail.com. NEBO n The Nebo Vin Fiz is looking for talent for the talent show Aug. n The Nebo Vin Fiz Day Committee is looking for entries for the Car show Aug. 16. Contact Billy Miller at 217-734-2020 or 217-577-4359 for more information.

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PITTSFIELD n The Pittsfield High School Class of 1989 is planning a reunion for Aug. 23 at the Red Dome on Madison in Pittsfield. If anyone has contact information for Laura Chandler or Kathy Beasley, please contact Kim Ator at 217-240-0982. n Pittsfield Cub Scout Pack 18 will be holding its annual kick-off for the new year of scouting Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 6:30 at King Park. Cub Scouts is open to boys grades first through fifth grade. Feel free to bring fishing equipment to keep the boys busy while the parents meet at 7 (there will be other adults to help). We are in need of a Den Leader for the first grade group. If interested or if you have any questions, feel free to contact Pack 18’s Cubmaster Alisha Ballinger at 217-653-2116 (texting is o.k.). n Calvary Baptist Church in Pittsfield will be holding a Back-ToSchool Bash Aug 24 from 4-6 p.m., with carnival-like games and food. This will also be registration for its fall children’s program called “Team KID” for grades K-6. Please come and join us for a fun time and register your child. n Celebrate Recovery’s large group/small group is coming to The Crossing - Pittsfield, Aug. 15, every week on Friday nights, 6:30-8:30 pm. Childcare is provided. CR is a Christ centered 12-step program that is designed to help you with any hurt’s, habit’s, or hang up’s that is interfering with life. All are welcome. n The Pike County Senior Center monthly fish fry will be Aug. 14. Serving will be from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Menu will consist of Buffalo, Catfish, two sides, dessert and drink. Carryouts available. This event is always the second Thursday of each month. n “It’s a Blue, Blue Christmas”, 2014 Christmas In October event will be held Oct. 11 from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. at the Farm Bureau building in Pittsfield. If you would like to be a vendor, call Ann Ferguson at 217285-4077 or Rayola Daniel at 217285-9795. n The PHS Yearbook staff is gearing up for their Saukee Saver Card fundraiser. There is no cost to your business and it should bring customers to you for the special deal that you place on the card. If your business would like to be included or if you have questions, please contact Linda Belford at Pittsfield High School (285-6888) or lbelford@pikeland. org. n The Pike/Calhoun Retired Teacher’s Unit of the IRTA will meet Aug. 21 in the Red Apple Room of the Old Orchard Country Club at 11:30 a.m. Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer will join us to talk about Illinois politics and retired teacher issues, plus answer questions. Gil Diemel will discuss legislative issues related to retired teachers from an IRTA perspective. Linda Basden will also tell us about her retirement endeavor. Please join us for a dutch treat lunch and visiting with your former colleagues. Call Fran Schaller at 217-653-4270 or Jo-An McIntire at 217-653-5798 for more information.

n American Red Cross blood drive Aug. 21 from 3-7 p.m. at the Pike County Farm Bureau, 1301 E. Washington St., Pittsfield. 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 Initial Food Manager’s Certification classes will be held at the Carl’s Cardinal Inn in Pittsfield, hosted by the Pike County Health Department. The first class will be Aug. 19 and the second Aug. 26. Both classes are from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Class sizes are limited. Application forms may be downloaded at pikecoilhealth.org or can be picked up at the Pike County Health Department. ON GOING n Bible studies for 2014 will be held at the Perry United Methodist Church Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Wednesdays at 9:30 p.m. at the Griggsville United Methodist Church. The book of Ezekiel will be studied. This Bible study is sponsored by the 7 congregations of the Bright Star Parish but is open to absolutely everyone. If you have questions, feel free to contact Pastor Dave at 217833-2575 or 217-833-2457. n Historic East School and Shastid House will be open 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Other hours are available by appointment at 217-491-2391. n The Bright Star Methodist Cooperative Parish Bible Study for spring 2014 will be held every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Perry United Methodist Church and Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Griggsville United Methodist Church. Both are studying the book of Ezekiel. The Bible study is sponsored by the 7 congregations of the Bright Star Parish - Oxville, Florence, Detroit, Griggsville, Perry, New Salem and Baylis Methodist Churches. If you have questions, please call Pastor Dave at 217-8332575 or 217-833-2457. n Stamp Club Night every second Monday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Pike County Health Department in Pittsfield with Amanda Woodward. n ‘Fill Your Box’ Card-making Class meets on the 1st and 2nd Thursday of every month at 10:30 a.m. at 416 E. Chestnut St. in Griggsville with Amanda Woodward. n The Pittsfield Woman’s Club will meet every 4th Tuesday of the month at noon for lunch and a program at the Community Center. For more information or to become a member, call Sandy Henry, 285-6480. All Pike County women are welcome. n The Pittsfield High School Athletic Dept. is looking for a way to get alumni of PHS addresses. If you are yourself, or if you know the person who is in charge of planning your class reunions, please contact Athletic

Director Don Bigley at 217-285-6888 or email dbigley@pikeland.org.

more information, please contact Mike Graham at 217-473-3791.

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 Breastfeeding Support Group, Pike County Health Department, monthly. First Tuesday, 10 a.m, third Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., 285-4407.

n The County Market Coupon Club meets Wednesday afternoons from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. weekly in the County Market Café. There is no charge to join and the coupons are traded each week and several rebate forms are available each week. For more information, contact County Market 285-4453. n Belleview Community Church “Teen Drop-In” every third Sunday night of the month for ages 12-18 at 5:30 p.m. n 12 Step Al-Anon Family Support Group for alcohol and narcotic addiction every Monday 8 p.m. at First Christian Church 225 N. Memorial, Pittsfield. (Breezway entrance). For more information, call Betty at (217) 285-6191. n Addicts Victorious support group meeting Tuesday nights 6-7 p.m. Church of the Nazarene Family Center. n Scrapbooking every third Wednesday per month 6-8 p.m at the Hull Community Center by Marie Woods. n Blood Pressure Checks Liberty Village of Pittsfield will provide free checks the last Monday of every month at the Hull Community Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free soup and sandwich will be provided by Liberty Village and transportation will be provided by the Western Public Transit for anyone to and from the center! n The Pike County Health Department is now offering IDPH approved online food service sanitation classes. Both the initial 15 hour “certification class” and the five hour “refresher” class are offered. Participants must have internet access and an e-mail address to sign up. A registration form can be downloaded from the Pike County Health Department website at www.pikecoilhealth.org, Call Jane Johnson at (217) 285-4407, ext 118 for more information. n Pittsfield Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star meets every fourth Monday at the Masonic Lodge at 7:30 p.m. n T.O.P.S. Meeting at the Milton Christian Church Annex every Tuesday, weigh-in 6-6:30, meeting 6:30 p.m. The group is open to the public. For information, call Shanna Edison 217-723-4034 or email shannad81@gmail.com. n Pittsfield Lions Club meets the first and third Thursday of every month at Carl’s Cardinal Inn. For

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, MondayFriday. Please call Connie at 2856150 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. OUT OF THE COUNTY n Hillcrest Holiness Camp Meeting Aug. 4-10. Evangelist Reb. Bob Lothenore. Song Evangelist Mark Murphy. Monday-Sunday, 7 p.m. Sunday morning service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday missionary service 1:30 p.m. with Matt and Joy Burke of Uganda. Located 4 miles west of Kampsville on Rt. 96. For questions, please call Carol Freesmeyer at 618-4680 or Jeremy Freesmeyer at 217-257-8474. n “Genesis - The Musical” by Ken Bradbury and Roger Wainwright will be presented by and for the benefit of Passavant Area Hospital Auxiliary at the Playhouse on the Square in Jacksonville. Tickers may be purchased at County Market and Passavant Hospital Gift Shop. Show dates are Aug. 1-2 and Aug. 5-9 at 7:30 p.m. and Aug. 3 and Aug. 10 at 2 p.m. n Seeking BBQ Blast contestants for the 8th Annual BBQ Blast, Saturday, Sept 27 from noon-5 p.m. at St. Johns Cathedral, 3728 Payson Road, Quincy. Under huge tent, BBQ teams compete for cash prizes/trophies. Beer wagons, live music - McKay Bros, kids activities. Call David at 217-223-7130 for information to compete or if you want to judge this event.

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The 4-H swine show was held June 26 at the Western Illinois Fairgrounds in Griggsville. Adam Musgrave showed the grand champion barrow.

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Janessa Grammer from the Clover Crew 4-H club won grand champion market pet exhibitor award, She also had the champion doe, reserve champion doe, best of show and won rabbit senior showmanship award.

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Faith Henthorn showed the grand champion pony this year at the 4-H horse and pony show. The show was judged by Burgundy Hamlin of Liberty and superintendent was Ruth Anne Baker.

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Gracie Henthorn atop her grand champion western pleasure rider. Henthorn earned her ribbon after participating in the Pike County 4-H horse and pony show at the Pike County Fair.

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Grand champion my pet rabbit was shown by Elizabeth Reis at the Pike County 4- H rabbit show held during this year’s Pike County Fair. Fourteen participants showed rabbits in this year’s show.

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Taking home the reserve grand champion market pen was Isaac Borrowman. He is a member of the Clover Crew 4-H club. The show was held during the Pike County Fair.

Winning the trophy for rabbit junior showmanship was Claudia High of Nebo. High belongs to the Clover Crew 4-H club.

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100 aUto 2000 Ford Taurus, 176,000 miles. $1700. Call 217-2579936. 8.28 For sale: 1999 Chevrolet Silverado Pickup, high miles but runs good; 1996 Arrowhead 20' Livestock Trailer; 1995 Dodge D250 4x4 Pickup. Call (217)652-2522 for details. 8.28

200 BUsINess colmaN's coUNtry campers 2013's on sale. Big discounts. Sales, service, parts, propane. #2 Fun St. Hartford, IL 62048. 618-254-1180. www. colmanscampers.com. TFN the tradINg post 618639-4567 501 E. Prairie St. Jerseyville. Mon-Sat 9-5 or by appointment. Appliances including washer, dryers, refrigerators, ranges. Also quality used furniture including washers, dryers, refrigerators, ranges. Also quality used furniture including twin beds, queen bed outfit, full bed, recliners, couches, breakfast sets, top quality dining room set including 6 chairs & hutch, lamps, end/ coffee tables, etc. No clothing (other than hunting), or junk. We buy and/or trade. TFN

IF yoU Need parts for your mowers and tillers, Dorsey's Hardware and Western Auto have a large selection of belts and parts service and new equipment sales available. Winchester. 217-742-9241. TF 2012 moBIle home stImUlUs package: up to $25,000 for your trade in. Discounts for land owners. Financing available. Prequalify by phone 314-5627459. tf sellBest, 110 W. Quincy St., Griggsville: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Quality Used Furniture & AppliancesWashers, Dryers, Freezers, Fridges, Microwave, Electric Stoves, Twin, Full, Queen Beds, New Mattress Sets, Bedroom Furniture, Tables & Chairs, Upholstered Furniture, Tools, T.V.s, Stereos. Everything for the home and you! Call 217242-2252.TF dIamoNd traIler saleswe buy used campers new campers & toy haulers by Keystone RV Co. Pre-owned campers; RV parts & service. We also stock a large selection of RV accessories for all your camping needs. Located at 1117 N. Old Rt. 66, Litchfield. 217-324-2452, www.diamondtrailer.com. TFJCJ

300 Farm market cattle paNels for sale, hog panels. 16 ft. flat bed trailer for sale, and Pike County huts for sale. 16 ft. stock trailer. 217-734-1811.

For reNt: 2 bedroom house in Jerseyville. $525 per month. $500 deposit. Call 972-9799907. 8.14

400d For reNt pike county For reNt 1 BR 1 BA. Quiet location. Security deposit required. 618-550-9406. Leave message. 8.21 For reNt 3 bd. 2 bath modular home w/ attached garage $475. Reference req. Outside Atlas. 217-2424076. 8.14 pIttsFIeld 2 bedroom mobile home. Absolutely no pets. 217-285-2012. tf 2 Br hoUse for rent No smoking No pets. Security deposit required. 217-2854502. TF 1 aNd 2 BR apartments available. No smoking. No pets. Security deposit required. 217-285-4502 TF commercIal BUIldINg for rent. Hardin, IL. Call (618)498-1234 and ask for Business Department. TF two Bedroom, one bath house at 529 S. Madison. No pets or smoking. $450/ mo. plus deposit. References required. 285-1767. Leave message. 8.28

400d For reNt pike county lookINg For a home to rent in Winchester? $500 per month plus utilities. Deposit and references required. Available Sept. 1. Call Lyle at (217)652-2522. 8.28

500 For sale peaches: U-pick or we pick. 1 mile west and 3 miles north of Griggsville. 33497 413 St. 217-257-9799. 8.21 For sale: Sears Craftsman rear tire tiller. Like new condition. Used very little. 618-8062125. 8.21 Bed qUeeN Pillowtop mattress set. new in the plastic. $175 can deliver. (618)7722710 9.18 doN't pay high heating bills eliminate them with an outdoor wood furnace from Central Boiler Call Today. 217-236-3022.TF sheppard electroNIcs 1402 Lakeview Heights, Pittsfield, IL. 217-285-2893. Cell: 217-248-1188. LG TV sales and service. 3D and smart TVs, Blu Ray DVD players,32-55" TVs. Metal detectors, new & used, very good prices, Whites and Garrets. New and used CB's & antennas, Uniden Police scanners also for sale. FREE DVD OR SOUNDBAR WITH EACH tf TV ABOVE 32".

400a For reNt calhoun county apartmeNt For rent. Call Matt 618-576-2766 or 618-576-2449. TFCNH kUBota tractor L3300 Low hrs. - clean. 4x4, dual PTO's. 3 pt. 72" midmount mower. 6' rear blade. $10,500.00 217-407-4423. 8.14

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600 help waNted drIvers: pam traNsport! Company drivers & owner operators wanted! No touch freight, 90% drop & hook, dedicated opportunities available. all 855-365-1090. Also seeking recent grads. Call Lavonna 877-440-7890. Apply online: www.driveforpamtransport.com. 8.14

615 hUNtINg two respoNsIBle hUNters looking for lease in Pike, Brown, or Adams County. No outfitting will take place. 601906-4099 or 601-927-1589. 8.21 lookINg to lease hunting ground. Short term or long term. 618-550-9406. 2.27.14 respoNsIBle hUNters looking to lease 40-500 acres for the 2013 hunting season. Call Josh 304-532-6015. tf

900a No trespassINg calhoun county No trespassINg, no hunting. Not responsible for accidents on property owned by Martha Knight, Lincoln Valley Road, Hardin. 10.31.13 aBsolUtely No trespassINg on the property of Lloyd and Debbie DeSherlia in Batchtown. 8.7.14 No trespassINg on Marty Aderton property in Hardin. 7.14.14

900c No trespassINg Jersey county prIvate property No hunting or trespassing on any property owned by the Charles Rothe family in Jerseyville, Illinois, in Jersey County. Violators will be prosecuted. 12.19.13

900d No trespassINg pike county Farm aNd laNd 34860 State Hwy 107 Griggsville, IL Section 34 Perry, is private property. Trespassing for any purpose is strictly forbidden. Violators will be prosecuted. 10.12.13 my laNd located in Section 18 SW of Pearl is private property. Hunting, fishing, trapping, trespassing, for any purpose, without the written, signed permission of the owner, is strictly forbidden. Violators will be prosecuted. Timothy Brinkman. 9.1.13

1100 real estate great home for sale in Mt. Sterling. 301 W. North Street. 4 bedroom home, corner lot, new roof and updates. Unattached 2-car garage. $82,000. Call 217-257-9936. 8.28 rUral FraNklIN home for sale. 3 bedroom home on 1 acre +, city water. 608 Outing Club Rd. Franklin. $91,900. Shown only by appointment 217-675-2006. 8.14

1100c real estate Jersey county BeaUtIFUl lake FroNt home on 7.25 acres, wooded. $150K. Updated carpet, paint, appliances. See pictures at Zillow.com. 18697 Shady Acres Ln, Brighton, IL. 217-416-8750. Onwer/ Broker. 10.2

1100d real estate pike county

8.14

For reNt: Jerseyville Rural Setting - 3 Bed, 2 bath, full basement, 2 car garage, large deck and yard - tenants pay utilities - $750 a month (plus $750 deposit) - Call 937-3428807. 8.14

FIeld laBor Keystone Staffing has several openings for a field labor project going through the end of October. Clean background and drug test required. $9.50/hr. 8.14

hoUse For sale: 4 Excellent starter home for a single person or a couple in a small rural community with excellent neighbors. 918 square feet cozy home is situated on a large lot. If interested, please call 1-217-242-7262. tf

JACKSONVILLE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM

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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 lookINg For a new home site? Check out Valley Tree Estates in Winchester. Large lots with city utilities in quiet and peaceful subdivision starting at just $24,900. Call Lyle at (217)652-2522 for more details. 8.28

1300 waNted Need small wood-burning indoor stove. Call, leave message if not home. 217-2854376. 8.14

1200 servIces alleN's moBIle home traNsport Tear down, transport & set up of your single, or double wide, and removal of junkers lurn outs For more info call (217)49104993. 8.14

1400 work waNted geNeral haNdymaN, carpentry work, gutters cleaned, no job too small. 217-491-5872. tf

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1500d yard sales pike county yard sale: Saturday only, 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. 1201 W. Lowry St. Pittsfield. Lots of miscellaneous including the kitchen sink. 8.14 yard sale: Saturday Aug. 17 from 8-2 in Pleasant Hill on E. Quincy St. 8.14 yard sale 720 E. Washington. Men's small & boys clothes, name brands, yard & garden tools, 4 lawn chairs & lounge, new & used lights, closet doors, ceiling fan w/ light, nice matching end tables, storage cabinet, good walker, old washtub, 4" semistraps, log chains, smell end tables, misc. and more. Fri. 8-6, Sat. 9-2. 8.14 yard sale Aug. 15 & 16. 311 Mason St. Pittsfield. Antiques & collectibles. T.V. refrigerator, linens, clothing, fishing and sporting equipment. Starting 9 a.m. No early birds. 8.14 garage sale: Fri., Aug. 16 5-7 p.m. and Sat. Aug. 17 8 a.m.- 12 p.m. 210 Clarksville Rd. Boys and women's clothing, some toys, household & decorative items. 8.14 yard sale Bottom of Atlas Hill. Lee and Davis. Aug. 16 & 17, 8 - ?. Clothes, adult & kids. Lots of misc. toys, home interior. Lots of Mrs. Lee's things. 8.14 yard sale: 436 W. Perry, Pittsfield. Thurs. Aug. 15, 2-6, Fri., Aug. 16, 8-5, & Sat., Aug. 17, 8-12. Wooden yard swing, twin box springs & mattress, basketball goal, recliner, TVs, table, sewing machine, little girls 0-6, little boys 0-3, kids & adult clothes, purses, shoes, Christmas decorations, and much much more!!! 8.14 aUg. 15, 4-7, Aug. 16, 8-2, Aug. 17, 8-12. Moving/clean out garage sale. School bookbags, lots of toys, babydolls, books, Longaberger baskets, Beanie Babies, bedding, kids & adults clothing, knick knacks, plus more. Rain or shine. 22211 470th. St., Pittsfield. One mile north of Milton off of Route 100. 8.14 yard sale 649 West Jefferson, Aug 16 & 17, 8-1. Kid & adult clothes, toys, craft books, lots of misc. 8.14

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NOTICE OF SALE IN the cIrcUIt oF the 7th JUdIcIal cIrcUIt Jersey coUNty-JerseyvIlle, IllINoIs WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff. vs. 12 CH 7 KENNETH KOHLER A/K/A KENNETH L. KOHLER; AMANDA L. KOHLER; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; Defendants. 609 LOVEJOY STREET JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052-1730 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on June 25, 2012, JERSEY COUNTY SHERIFF in JERSEY County, Illinois, will on September 23, 2013, in Courtroom A of the Jersey County Courthouse, 201 W. Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL, at 8:30 AM, 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. 04394-001-50 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 609 LOVEJOY STREET JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052-1730 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH NO GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $99,645.63. Sale Terms: This is an “AS NOTICE OF SALE IN the cIrcUIt oF the 7th JUdIcIal cIrcUIt Jersey coUNty-JerseyvIlle, IllINoIs JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. S/B/M TO CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC Plaintiff. vs. 12 CH 58 MATTHEW BOGART; JAMIE BOGART A/K/A JAMMIE BOGART; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; Defendants. 601 NORTH GIDDINGS AVENUE JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on June 10, 2013, JERSEY COUNTY SHERIFF in JERSEY County, Illinois, will on September 23, 2013, in Courtroom A of the Jersey County Courthouse, 201 W. Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL, at 8:30AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of JERSEY, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 04-393-006-30 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 601 NORTH GIDDINGS AVENUE JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052 Description of Improvements: ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH NO GARAGE The Judgment amount was

NOTICE OF SALE IN the cIrcUIt oF the 7th JUdIcIal cIrcUIt Jersey coUNty-JerseyvIlle, IllINoIs REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC Plaintiff. vs. STATE OF ILLINOIS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF EARL T. LANGLEY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; CATHIE BACCA; EARL T. LANGLEY, JR.; WILLIAM BUTCHER, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF EARL T. LANGLEY, DECEASED; Defendants. 604 3RD STREET )JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on June 10, 2013, JERSEY COUNTY SHERIFF in JERSEY County, Illinois, will on September 23, 2013, in Courtroom A of the Jersey County Courthouse, 201 W. Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL, at 8:30AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of JERSEY, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 04-447003-00 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 604 3RD STREET JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052 Description of Improvements: WHITE,

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 #PA1201255 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. 8.14, 8.21, 8.28 I552806

$98,367.28. 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 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.attypierce.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 #PA1029362 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I552804 ALUMINIUM, RANCH, SINGLE FAMILY, 2 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $60,257.70. 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 #PA1213118 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. 8.14, 8.21, 8.28 I552809

Commercial Buildings For Sale Business Opportunity In Winchester

Potential for Climate Controlled Storage Units 1 Currently used as Storage Unit

Contact Darrell Moore (217) 473-5486 darrellm@worrell-leka.com

Worrell-Leka Land Services, LLC 2240 W. Morton Jacksonville, IL 62650

The Estate Of Robert (Bob) & Carol Puckett

5.5 Ackers With Single Bedroom Frame Home - Also 60’x 32’ 3 Bedroom Modular Home & Personal Property, Trucks, Wood Working Tools, Furniture & Household When: Sat. Aug. 17th, 2013 @ 9:00 A.M. Location: RR#1 Box 129A, Eldred, IL 62027: 1 Mi. South of Eldred on Eldred Black Top Rd. (watch for signs) Check Web For Pictures & Terms of Sale www.klockesauction.com

Real Estate: Property is mostly wooded w/ city water. Real Estate will sell at 12:00 Trucks & Guns to follow. Terms: House and property will sell as is with no warranties. Seller has the right to accept or reject any and all bids. Buyer or buyers will enter into a written real estate contract with the Seller. Buyer is to pay 10% of the purchase price the day of the auction. Balance due in 30 days or at closing upon delivery of deed conveying title. For Viewing contact Terry @618-396-2563 or Executor Janet Fortin 618-498-6095. Furniture & Household: Oak Rocking Chair, Sm. Parlor Tables. Glider Chair. 2 Sofas, Lift chair, Small Round Table w/ drawer, Occasional Tables. Whirlpool Refrigerator, Microwave, Front Load Washer & Dryer (gas), Lg. Leather Recliner, 2 Book Cases, Kitchen Table w/ 6 chairs, Bedroom Set, 2 Chest of Drawers, Sm. Buffet, Curio Cabinet, Lamps, Computer Desk, “370” HP Media Center PC and Printers, Sony FD Mavica, 2 Drawer File Cabinet. 2 Vacuum Cleaners, Christmas & Holiday Decorations, Lots of items Still New in Boxes. Collectibles & Misc.: Sewing Thread Spool Table. 2 Old Trunks. Wash Pitcher & Bowl. Stone Cookie Jar, 3 WH Stoneware Bowls. 3 Stone Crocks, 4 Whisky Jugs, 8 Ruby Red Glasses. Depression Glass. Lead Crystal. Pressed Glass, Crystal Candle Holders. Stem Ware, Butter Dishes, Sad Iron, Gas Lamp w/ globe, Precious Moments & Bone China Figurines. Old Baskets, Boy Scout Coffee Cups, Foreign Coins, Old Books. Fancy Work. 3 Cast Iron Skillets. Hand Panted Plates & Pitchers, Jadeite. Winchester Items: Pitcher w/(6 glasses dated 1983). Watch, Wall Clock. Trucks, Lawn Mower. Tools & Misc.: SB 1998 Dodge 4X Sport. 1997 Ford XLT Extended Cab Truck, Sears GT5000 Riding Mower 25hp. 48 “ Cut, 2 Wheel Lawn Trailer. Lawn Boy Push Mower. Gas Weed Eater. 10’ x 16’ Portable Shed. GUNS: 370 Win. 20ga. Single Shot. 22 Ranger 101 auto., Buffalo Bill BB Gun. Black Powder Horn, Barrel Rod w/deer horn Grip, Trunk w/ Reenactment Black Powder Misc.:2 Wooden Decoys, Fishing Poles, 4hp Outboard Motor. Craftsman Items: Rolling Toolbox, 34” Radial Drill Press. 10” Table Saw. Biscuit Joiner. 2 Wood Lathes, Scroll Saw DeWalt Wood Planer. Shop Vac., Sanders. Skill Saws, Brad Nailer, Bench Grinders, Bench Band Saw, All- Purpose Band Saw, Router w/ table, Chain Saw, Wall Heater, Roto Zip, Other Misc. Power Tools, Wood Working Tools. Clamps. Router Bits. Other Items To Numerous To Mention. LUNCH WILL BE SERVED.

“Have Gavel Will Travel” Klocke’s Auction Service Auctioneer Terry Klocke LIC#440000568 Rt. 1 Box 13, Batchtown, IL 62006 Ph# (618)396-2563

Public Consignement Auction

FARM MACHINERY ~ANTIQUE EQUIPMENT ~ LAWN & GARDEN ~ TRUCKS

SATURDAY, AUG. 24, 2013 • 9:30 A.M.

LOCATION: 1.5 miles south of Greenfield, IL. Joyce Angus Farms. Watch For Sale Markers See advanced Sale Bills On Our Searchable Website www.joyceauctions.com Tractors: 1010 JD; 1486 IHC; 966 IHC; 4640 Salvage Tractor; 4430 JC/148 Loader; M IHC; 4020 JD; 4840 JD; 2010 JD tractor; Lawn & Garden Tractors; MF 50; 8 N Ford; AC - C Tractor; 1974 1066 Int; 7040 AC/Cab; 3588 2 Plus IHC Duals; Deutz 5506/Loader; WD AC (salvage); 7520 JD 4 Wheel Drive (salvage); Bob Cat Skid Steer Loader; 190 XT AC Tractor; 4320 JD; 3600 Ford Loader; Trucks & Trailers: 40; Gooseneck Trailer, 8x10 Flatbed Alum. Truck Bed; 1991 Hopper Bottom Trailer; Int. Truck; 1994 GMC Pick-up; L 8000 Ford Tandem/18 Ft. Alum. Bed; Box Trailer 8 1/2 x 20/Ramps; 2010 Chevy Dually/4 Wheel Drive, 4 Dr, 18000 Mile; 2004 Chevy 1/2 Ton/4 Wheel Drive; 375 BU Gooseneck Grain Trailer; 1995 Kenworth T 600 Road Tractor; 1995 48 Ft Box Trailer; 2003 T 2000 Kenworth 475 GN2 Cat Motor; Many Other Trucks & Trailers; 50’x8 1/2 Merritt Alum Cattle Pot; 1977 Chevy Grain Truck; 1977 Chevy Tandem Truck; 1996 Kenworth Road Tractor w/ Walk-in Sleeper; Combines: 1979 760 MF/4 Wheel Dr. V8; 9120 Platform; 1859 Platform; L-2 Gleanor; 20’ Platform; Corn Head; JD 925 Full Finger Platform; JD 925 Platform (salvage); JD 6620 Combine; JD 220 Platform; JD 643 Corn Head (Hi Tin); JD 443 Corn Head; JD 925 Platform; 1987 8820 Tetion 2 Combine; Equipment: 24’ Great Plains Drill, No Till FI Bean Belts; 1500 Gallon Plastic Tanks; 1029 Mower Conditioner; 535 JD Baler - Net Wrap; 500 JD Round Baler; Grooming Mower; 1 Lot Antique Tools; 1 Lot Steel Posts/ Wood Posts; New & Used Gates; Cattle Feeders; Guns; Creep Feeders on Wheels; 9’ Disk Mower; 22’ Glenco Finish Tool; Truck & Tractor Tires; Several Gravity Wagons; 15’ Bush Hog Shredder; 6’ 3 PT Shredder; Cattle Chute On Wheels; 2010 Golf Cart; Post Hole Digger; 1000 Gal. Tank; 1500 Gal. Poly Water Tank; 8x31 Truck Auger; PTO 20,000 Generator; 475 Int Disk; 6’ Blade; 3 Pt Disk; 2 Btm Plow; JD Walking Plow; 1020 Kewance 21’ Disk; 490 Int 18’ Disk; 500 Gal Pull Sprayer; 3 Pt Shredder; 3 - 500-700 BU Grain Carts; Tractor - Truck Tires; 650 Grain Cart/Tarp; 7200 Planter Fert. Tanks/7100 JD Splitter; 125 Dirt Bike; Fire Wood; NH One Row Chopper; 1 Lot Guns; Replacement Windows; Walk Behind Trencher; Horse Corral; V Ripper; 9’ Blade; 32-8 Mayrath Auger; 24’ Bin Floor; 510 Int Drill; 15’ Grain Drill; 479 NH Hay Conditioner; JD 300 Feed Wagon; 3210 Square Twine Baler; 325 Archway Grinder Mixer; Hay & Straw; GT 100 JD Mower 54” Deck; L118 JD 42” Deck; L115 JD 42” Deck; 240 JD 48” Deck; L111 JD 42” Deck; Kuhn 9’ Disk Mower; 15’ Land Pride Shredder; JD 7000 6 Row Planter; 851 NH Baler; Kinze 3 Ft. 4 Row Planter w/ Till; 315 Wood Shredder; Model B JD Drill; Case Manure Spreader; 180 Skid Steer Loader 800 Hrs; IHC 5100 Drill; 3PT Side Winder Ditcher; Hedge Posts; Box Blades; Others will sell: Porter Stevens, Estate Will Sell; 2005 Jaguar 70,400 Miles/Loaded; 7060 AC Tractor; 185 AC Tractor; B AC Tractor; 95 Gehl Grinder; Grain Trucks; Disk; Drill; JD Cultivator; Auger Wagon; Drag; Corn Head; Ford Dump Truck; 22’ Mallard Camper; John Boat w/ Trailer; Cubi Boat w/ Tandem Axe Trailer, 150 HP Mercury Motor; Schaffer Post Driver; Tye No-Till Drill; Tye 3 PT Drill; Knoedler Auger Wagon; & Many Other Items.

MANY OTHER ITEMS STILL BEING CONSIGNED LUNCH WILL BE SERVED - We Will Run Two (2) Rings

AUCTIONEERS:

Jerry Joyce Lic#440.000186 • 217-368-2300 • 217-248-4073 Larry Derricks Lic#440.000206 • 217-370-7007 • 217-243-4095 Mark Pennell Lic#440.000552 • 217-243-1455 I.D. needed to obtain number • Not responsible for accidents All Statements made day of sale take precedence over printed matter.

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MON., AUG. 26 AT 1:00 P.M. SALE TO BE HELD AT THE STONEY CREEK INN IN QUINCY, IL

222 ACRES ± • 1 TRACT

LAND AUCTION

Scott County Farmland 200 +/- ACRES · 1 tract

Friday, September 6, 2013, at 10 a.m.

AUCTION TO BE HELD at Scott County Courthouse, Winchester, IL 200± acres, 191.3 tillable acres of productive river bottom land. Excellent road frontage along the entire south and west sides. Located approx. 6 miles SW of Winchester in Sect. 15 & 22, T13N, R13W, Scott County, IL. The property is improved with a home, 3 grain bins, and machine shed. BROCHURE containing details, sale terms, and other info. available from Brokers and/or Auctioneer, or on the web at worrell-leka.com. View Improvements: Wed., Aug. 21, 2013, 4-6 p.m., or by contacting Brokers and/or Auctioneer.

Sellers: Charles R. Frost

Attorneys: Richard Crews, Thomson, McNeely, Crews, Hurst & Thielen, P.C., 226 W. State St., Jacksonville, IL Worrell-Leka Land Services, LLC IL Broker Lic #481.000293 217-245-1618 ~ worrell-leka.com Darrell Moore, Auc�oneer IL Lic #440.000506 217-473-5486 ~ Auc�onzip.com (#16215)

222 ACRES ± OF VERY PRODUCTIVE LEVEL FARMLAND WITH HIGHLY PRODUCTIVE BEAUCOUP SOILS!

In the cIrcuIt court of the eIghth judIcIal cIrcuIt county of PIKe, state of IllInoIs

LAND IS LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 20 MILES SOUTHEAST OF QUINCY, IL (5 MILES SOUTHWEST OF HULL, IL) IN SECTION 8 OF CINCINNATI TOWNSHIP.

LAND KNOWN LOCALLY AS THE

HERB AND VIRGINIA SCHULZ FARM C/O HERB AND VIRGINIA'S CHILDREN

Representing & Closing Attorney: William L. Siebers Scholz, Loos, Palmer, Siebers & Duesterhaus, LLP 625 Vermont Street • Quincy, IL • Phone: 217-223-3444

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Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC • 217-847-2160 • Lic. 444000107 In the cIrcuIt court of the 7th judIcIal cIrcuIt jersey county - jerseyVIlle, IllInoIs WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff. vs. 12 CH 00095 MICHELE WELCH; ET. AL. Defendants. notIce of sherIff’s sale of real estate PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 3/15/2013, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois will on 9/18/13 at the hour of 9:00AM at Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Jerseyville, IL 62052, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Jersey and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT NUMBER 11 IN BLOCK 3 OF HOMERIDGE ESTATES, A SUBDIVISION IN SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 8 NORTH, RANGE 11 WEST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF JERSEY AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 04-133-011-00 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 24295 US Highway 67 Jerseyville, IL 62052

confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

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

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWABS, INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-5, ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICA’S WHOLESALE LENDER, Plaintiff(s), vs. 10 CH 4 JESS PICKEL , STACEY D. PICKEL, UNKNOWN TENANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s). notIce of sherIff’s sale of real estate Mortgage foreclosure NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois, will on September 11, 2013, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the Jersey County Courthouse, 114 N WASHINGTON ST P.O. BOX 409, JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Jersey, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: Common Address: 26322 OLD FIDELITY ROAD JERSEYVILLE IL 62052 P.I.N. 42-04-202-007 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information.

BENEFICIAL FINANCIAL I, INC., AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BENEFICIAL ILLINOIS, INC. D/B/A BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE CO. OF ILLINOIS, Plaintiff(s), vs. 13 CH 1 NORMAN D. WILSON , SUSAN D. WILSON, Defendant(s).

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-12-35907. I552568 8.7, 8.14, 8.21

The property is improved by a single family residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). laW offIces of Ira t. neVel, llc Ira t. nevel - ardc #06185808 timothy r. yueill - ardc #6192172 greg elsnic - ardc #6242847 Marny joy abbott - ardc #6238958 richard drezek - ardc #6301323 nathan j. Buikema - ardc #6302969 Brian d. nevel - ardc #6309777 175 north franklin st. suite 201 chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com nM # 09-6186 n I551333 7.31, 8.7, 8.14

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Pike County, Illinois, will on September 9, 2013, at the hour of 9:00 AM, at the Pike County Courthouse, 204 E. ADAMS STREET, PITTSFIELD, IL 62363, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Pike, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: Common Address: 40082 175TH AVE PITTSFIELD IL 62363 P.I.N. 63-020-12a Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information. The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the In the cIrcuIt court for the eIghth judIcIal cIrcuIt PIKe county, IllInoIs UNITED COMMUNITY BANK, an Illinois banking corporation, Plaintiff, vs. No. 13-CH-3 DEBRA K. CONNER, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. notIce of sale PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure entered by the court on the Complaint for Foreclosure 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: Mr. Craig Fricke, Vice President Loss Mitigation, United Community Bank, 301 N. Main Street, Chatham, IL 62629; Telephone: (217) 4386114. (B) The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 602 N. Monroe Street, Pittsfield, Illinois (C) The legal description of the real estate is: Sixty (60) feet off the North end of Lot One (1) in Dutton’s Addition to the Town, now City of Pittsfield, situated in the County of Pike and State of Illinois. In the cIrcuIt court for the 7th judIcIal cIrcuIt scott county - WInchester, Il CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC PLAINTIFF VS 08 CH 9 JARED A. SHORT A/K/A JAROD A. SHORT; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JARED A. SHORT, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; JARED SHORT; DEFENDANTS 29 WEST CROSS STREET WINCHESTER, IL 62694 notIce of sale Pursuant to judgMent of foreclosure under IllInoIs Mortgage foreclosure act ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on June 1, 2009, JUDGE LOIS A. BELL in SCOTT County, Illinois, will on September 12, 2013, in 1ST FLOOR COURTHOUSE LOBBY, at 11:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of SCOTT, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 06-29-404-032-0040 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 29 WEST CROSS STREET WINCHESTER, IL 62694 Description of Improvements: WHITE CONCRETE BLOCK 2 STORY SINGLE FAMILY WITH DETACHED 2 CAR The Judgment amount

sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “as is” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property is improved by a single family residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). LaW offIces of Ira t. neVel, llc Ira t. nevel - ardc #06185808 timothy r. yueill - ardc #6192172 greg elsnic - ardc #6242847 Marny joy abbott - ardc #6238958 richard drezek - ardc #6301323 nathan j. Buikema - ardc #6302969 Brian d. nevel - ardc #6309777 175 north franklin st. suite 201 chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com nM # 12-04801 7.31, 8.7, 8.14 I551328

(D) A description of the improvements on the real estate is: Single family residence. (E) The real estate may be inspected prior to sale at the following times: Not applicable. (F) The time and place of the sale are: 9:00 a.m. on September 6, 2013 in the Lower Courtroom of the Pike County Courthouse, 100 E. Washington Street, Pittsfield, Illinois. (G) The terms of the sale are: Cash in hand on day of sale. Plaintiff may credit bid at the sale. The successful bidder will receive a Certificate of Purchase following the sale and a Sheriff’s Deed upon confirmation of the sale by the Circuit Court of Pike County. (H) Title will be conveyed subject to real estate taxes for 2010 and subsequent years and special assessments, if any; to building restrictions and restrictive covenants of record; to easements of record or in place; to rights of way for roads, streets, and highways; to rights of tenants in possession, if any. Sale is subject to approval of the Circuit Court of Pike County. BroWn, hay & stePhens, llP Emmet A. Fairfield registration number: 6180505 205 s. 5th street – suite 700 P.o. Box 2459 Springfield, IL 62705 (217) 544-8491

was $76,345.73. 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 #PA0825971 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I550814 7.31, 8.7, 8.14

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In the cIrcuIt court of the seVenth judIcIal cIrcuIt county of jersey, state of IllInoIs CITIMORTGAGE, INC., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, INC., Plaintiff(s), vs. 10 CH 7 KIM BLIGH, ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, INC., UNDER MORTGAGE RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 200400093307, Defendant(s). notIce of sherIff’s sale of real estate Mortgage foreclosure NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois, will on September 11, 2013, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at the Jersey County Courthouse, 114 N WASHINGTON ST P.O. BOX 409, JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Jersey, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: Common Address: 21790 CROXFORD ROAD GRAFTON IL 62037 P.I.N. 08-051-007-75 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information. The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of In the cIrcuIt court for the 7th judIcIal cIrcuIt greene county carrollton, IllInoIs VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC., Plaintiff. vs. No. 12CH32 LARRY E. GRAHAM, ET. AL., Defendants. notIce of foreclosure 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 judgement, 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: Miranda Sparks at Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc., 500 Alcoa Trail, Maryville, TN 37804. 1-865-380-0000 ext. 5730. (B) The real estate is commonly known and numbered as RR 1 Box 121A, Kane, IL 62054 (C) The legal description of the real estate is: Lot Lettered “W”, EXCEPT the West 139 feet of said lot; EXCEPTING 110 feet off the South side thereof; and EXCEPT 110 feet of even width off the South side thereof, as designated on the Plat of HINTON’S ADDITION to the Town, now Village of Kane, Greene County, Illinois PIN: 04-143-30-401-002 Commonly known and numbered as: RR 1 Box 121A, Kane, IL 62054 (D) The time and place of the sale are: Public sale at 9:00 a.m., on September 12, 2013 inside the main hallways of Greene County Courthouse at 519 North Main St., Carrollton, Illinois 62016. THE PROPERTY WILL NOT BE OPEN FOR INSPECTION. (E) The term of the sale are: Cash or certified check or the equivalent thereof. (G) Title will be conveyed without warranties, subject to all general real estate taxes which are a lien upon the real estate, but have not yet become due and payable: special assessments, if any: other excepIn the cIrcuIt court of the seVenth judIcIal cIrcuIt greene county, carrollton, ONEWEST BANK, FSB (d/b/a Financial Freedom, a division of OneWest Bank, FSB), Plaintiff. vs. 12 CH 00030 UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF NORMA J. STRICKER a/k/a Norma Stricker a/k/a Norma S. Stricker a/k/a Norma J. Stricker-Morris a/k/a Norma Jean Marie Stricker; et. al., Defendants. notIce of sherIff’s sale of real estate PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 6/12/2013, the Sheriff of Greene County, Illinois will on 9/18/13 at the hour of 9:30AM at Greene County Courthouse, 519 North Main Street Carrollton, IL 62984, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Greene and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOTS NUMBERED TEN (10) AND ELEVEN (11) IN GRAY’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF GREENFIELD, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, SITUATED IN THE CITY OF GREENFIELD, GREENE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 07-124-04-201-004 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 309 College Street Greenfield, IL 62044 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general

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the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “as is” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property is improved by a single family residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). laW offIces of Ira t. neVel, llc Ira t. nevel - ardc #06185808 timothy r. yueill - ardc #6192172 greg elsnic - ardc #6242847 Marny joy abbott - ardc #6238958 richard drezek - ardc #6301323 nathan j. Buikema - ardc #6302969 Brian d. nevel - ardc #6309777 175 north franklin st. suite 201 chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com nM # 10-0019 n I551334 `7.31, 8.7, 8.14 tions, if any, set forth in the title insurance company and easements, convenants and restrictions of record. (H) IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. (I) Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1507.1, entitled “Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residentiral Porperty Municipality Relief Fund,” upon and at the sale of residential real estate under Section 15-1507, the purchaser shall pay to the person conducting the sale pursuant to Section 15-1507 a fee for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, a special fund created in the State treasury. The fee shall be calculated at the rate of $1.00 for each $1,000.00 or fraction thereof of the amoun paid by the purchaser to the person conducting the sale, as reflected in the receipt of sale issued to the purchaser, provided that in no event shall the fee exceed$300.00. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acguiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. Upon confirmation of the sale under Section 15-1508, the person conducting the sale shall remit the fee to the clerk of the court in which the foreclosure case is pending. The clerk shall remit the fee to the State Treasurer as provided in this Section, to be expended for the purpose set forth in Section 7.31 of the Illinois Housing Development Act. VanderBIlt Mortgage and fInance, Inc., daVId g. WasInger, IlBar #6200269 MIchael K. daMIng, IlBar #6281714 the WasInger laW grouP, P.c. Magna Place, suIte 875 1401 s. BrentWood BlVd. st. louIs, MIssourI 63144 (314) 961-0400 (314) 961-2726 (faX) 8.14, 8.21, 8.28

real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. 8.7, 8.14, 8.21

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KIRBY HOBBS 285-6401

JOYCE MILLER-BOREN 217-257-6196

DENNIS & JUDY DOUGLAS 285-6885

LLOYD PHILLIPS (217) 335-2050

NEW LISTING-GRIGGSVILLE-610 WEST QUINCY ST.- Very impressive five bedroom, two story family home! This home features; two baths, attached garage, full basement, GFA, CA, new roof, new 40 gal. water heater, 24 ft round pool, alarm system , blinds/window treatments all to convey and all appliances to convey. All this situated on a large lot! This is a must see, and is move in ready! MOTIVATED SELLER!! Call DAVID NEW LISTING-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, county water, septic, patio; three roomy bedrooms, living room, dining room and very attractive kitchen; bath plus master bath, and utility room, crawl space, some appliances to convey. This home is snuggled in the little burg of Martinsburg on a black top road. The property is very well taken care of, has great neighbors, very private. This is a great opportunity for that country living, yet just a few miles from Pittsfield and Pleasant Hill, on a good paved road. Call DAVID PITTSFIELD-212 FAIR ST.-Two story family home that features; three bedrooms up and master bedroom downstairs; roomy living and dining room; two baths; and utility room on lower level; GFA, CA, maintenance free vinyl siding; two car attached garage and all appliances to convey. This home is close to schools, great neighborhood, very reasonably priced, and very efficient; this home is situated on .31 acre m/l. Call DAVID NEW LISTING-PITTSFIELD-440 WEST PERRY- Extremely clean and well maintained ranch home in a great neighborhood; three bedrooms, GFA, CA, low maintenance, new carpet and laminate floors, priced to sell, motivated seller. Call SONYA 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. Call DAVID PLEASANT HILL-201 EAST QUINCY-Majestic two story family home; three + bedrooms, all have walk-in closets; two big baths; impressive foyer; den; upper floor sunroom; living, dining, and family room; library room; garage; full basement; all electric; CA; maintenance free vinyl siding; new 50 gal. water heater; has front, side and back porch; 13x8 storage shed and child’s play house; This home would make and excellent Bed and Breakfast investment. Motivated Seller!! Call KEN OPEN HOUSE-8-17-14-2 TO 4 PM-!! REDUCED By-$7500- PITTSFIELD-699 SOUTH WALNUT Ranch home with four bedrooms, two baths, full finished basement, one car attached garage, CA, GFA, newer roof, remodeled bathrooms, new carpet/flooring, and newer appliances to convey, lots of storage situated on large lot. Great investment!! Call DAVID PITTSFIELD-690 SOUTH WALNUT-MOTIVATED SELLER!!- Excellent three/four bedroom, two baths, ranch family home, in super nice neighborhood. This home features; attached garage, GFA, new AC, new roof, maintenance free vinyl siding; new 40 gallon water heater; full partially finished basement, remodeled master bath. This is a MUST SEE!! Call DAVID BARRY-30548 290TH AVE- Impressive seven year old ranch modular family home that offers over 2600 sq. ft. of living space; home features; three bedrooms, two baths, spacious living room, entertaining dining room, relaxing family room and very modern kitchen; all electric, CA; maintenance free vinyl siding; leased 500 gal. LP gas tank; 50x30 pole bldg; 30x50 insulated shop area with a 10x20 office area; 30x30 detached two car garage, all situated on 13 acres m/l. Call KEN RENOUD MILTON-716 WEST PITTSFIELD ST.- Very nice ranch family home that features; two bedrooms, one bath, kitchen and living room; GFA, CA, newer roof, much, much more. 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; a MUST SEE!! Call Karen McConnell. PITTSFIELD-414 NORTH MONROE- Great two story family home, three bedrooms; two baths; roomy living room, entertaining dining room, family room with vaulted ceiling and eat in kitchen; 30x45 detached lofted garage; partial basement; CA, GFA, vinyl siding; new concrete patio, new water lines from street to home. This family home is A MUST SEE!! Call DAVID 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. Call DAVID 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. Call DAVID. PITTSFIELD-REDUCED!!-414 WEST FAYETTE-MOTIVATED SELLER!!- Charming well maintained family home with wonderful character and charm. This home offers; two/three bedrooms one-one-half baths, living room, kitchen; CA, newer roof, carport, much more. This home is just perfect for the family starting out or wanting to down size. A MUST SEE!! Call ELAINE NEBO-14026 395th Ave. OPEN HOUSE-8-17-14-2 TO 4 PM!! 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. Call DAVID MILTON- Lot measuring 180x170 with 4 buildings, center of Milton. Great investment and business opportunity. Call DAVID 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. A MUST SEE!! Call DAVID.

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NEW LISTING-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. Barry-1132 Rodgers St.-Older 2 story 4BR home priced to sell. Motivated Seller!!! $40’s. Barry-233 Tremont-3BR 2BA home with 2 car detached garage in nice neighborhood. Priced to sell!! $70’s. Barry-1159 Pratt St.-Beautiful 4BR home all updated. Move-in ready!! $90’s. PRICE REDUCED-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. $140’s.Barry-#2 Orchard Drive-Beautiful 3BR 2BA ranch home with attached 2 car garage in Barry’s newest subdivision. $150’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. Baylis-350 Main St.-Nice 1-story home with 2bedrooms and 1 bath. $50’s. Fowler-1460 Gilmoor Dr.-3BR 1BA home in quiet country sitting with fishing rights to private lake within minutes from Quincy. $120’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. 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! New Canton-195 Mississippi-5BR 2BA home on corner lot with big yard located across from the park. $50’s. New Canton-425 Mississippi St.-Excellent 3BR home. All appliances convey. Many good updates. $50’s. New Canton-125 S. Quincy-3BR two story home with newer roof and siding. Priced to sell! $60’s. New Canton-23958 260th St.-Beautiful 3BR, 3BA brick ranch home with full basement. 40 acres of hunting with another small home & workshop also included! $300’s. New Hartford-21672 US Hwy. 54-3BR 2BA manufactured home with 30 x 40 garage/workshop with all utilities. Many potential uses!! $70’s. Pearl-405 West Street-Nice 2BR modular home with garden shed, outbuilding and fully furnished. $40’s. 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!! $300’s. Pittsfield-1 Christine Ct.-Newer sprawling 4BR ranch home near golf course. Too many amenities to mention! A must see!! $200’s. HUGE PRICE REDUCTION-Pittsfield-429 E. Washington St.-A striking 3-4BR 2.5BA two story home with beautiful woodwork and closets galore! A must see! Motivated Sellers! $190’s. Pittsfield-38185 205th Ave.-Great 4BR family home just minutes from town. Nice open porch. $150’s. PRICE REDUCED-Pittsfield-357 Cherry St.-Remodeled 4BR 2BA home with many updates and over 1,600 sq. feet of living space. $120’s. Pittsfield-505 Piper Lane-Beautiful original woodwork sets this 2 story 3BR 1.5BA home apart from others. A must see!!! $100’s. Pittsfield-675 Kandy St.-Outstanding 3BR ranch home in desirable South location with many updates. $90’s. Pittsfield-524 Liberty St.-3BR home with new kitchen, bath, floorings, paint, roof, insulation in attic and crawl space, and light fixtures. $80’s. Pittsfield-507 Liberty St.-Nice 3BR family home in a quiet neighborhood with nice back yard. $80’s. Pittsfield-443 Susie Dr.-Cute 3BR 2BA home on quiet street with nice deck and great family room. $70’s. Pittsfield-511 W. Oklahoma-5BR 2BA manufactured home with lots of space to work with. Needs some cosmetic work. Great potential at a great price! $60’s. Pittsfield-703 N. Jackson-4BR home with new roof, bath and flooring. Bank owned. $60’s.

Pittsfield-339 S. Illinois-2BR vinyl sided maintenance free home with new kitchen, bath and flooring. Bank owned. $60’s. Pittsfield-320 W. Jefferson-3BR 2BA home with large pantry and nice fenced in yard. $60’s. Pittsfield-180 Washington Ct.-Nice 2BR home with 1 car detached garage on quiet street. Would make a great rental or starter home. $60’s. Pittsfield-605 N. Jackson St.-3BR 2BA home with deck, large fenced in yard and detached garage. $60’s. Pittsfield-327 Crossman Lane-Nice 2BR 1BA home with hardwood floors in a nice location. $50’s. PRICE REDUCED-Pittsfield-316 Spring St.-Nice 3BR 1BA ranch style home; would make great starter home or rental property. $40’s. Pittsfield-218 E. Benson-2BR 1BA ranch home with 1 car garage/carport and hardwood floors. $40’s. Pittsfield-637 N. Jackson-Large 1½ story home, very spacious. Needs some TLC. $40’s.Pleasant Hill-13306 St. Hwy. 96-Very clean 2BR ranch home with 1 car garage sitting on 2.3 acres with 2 outbuildings. Move-in ready! $80’s. PRICE REDUCED-Pleasant Hill-15005 383rd St.-Beautiful 20 year old 3BR 2BA brick ranch home with 2,100 sq. ft. sitting on 4.5 acres. $160’s. PRICE REDUCED-Pleasant Hill-112 Lyndel St.-Fantastic 3BR, 3BA home with in-ground pool & guest house sitting on 6 lots in the best location in town. $170’s. Rockport-27844 Dutch Creek Rd.-Beautiful 2BR home, totally remodeled, includes 3 acres, large machine shed, older barn & 2 grain bins. $100’s. Rockport-18327 St. Hwy. 96-Unique 3BR 2BA home with 3 car and 1 car detached garages. Excellent landscaping in a nice location. $150’s. Summer Hill-32739 Jim Town Hollow Rd.-3BR 1BA bungalow with 2 car detached garage with new windows. Move-in ready! $50’s. Summer Hill-32851 200th Ave.-Newer 4BR home, all updated, with nice finished workshop, on double lot. 90’s. Winchester-834 Old Highway Road-Beautiful 5BR 3.5BA brick home sitting on 3.1 acres with large wooded lot. $800’s.

COMMERCIAL & LOTS

Barry-Good building site on a 1.88 acre tract of land located on Old Hwy 36 North of Barry Illinois. Includes a 20X 40 shed that has been sided and painted. Give us a call to take look!! PRICE REDUCED-Barry-1 acre +/- building site located between Barry and New Canton. Utilities are available. Barry-1400 Rodgers St.-Nice shop with geo-thermal in great location. Griggsville-Nice building site on Walnut Street in Griggsville. Motivated Seller! PRICE REDUCED-Griggsville-706 N. Chandler-2 vacant building lots in good location with all utilities available on one lot. PRICE REDUCED-Pittsfield-S. Memorial St.-Nice 60’ x 232’ building lot on the South side of town. Pittsfield-Lot 7 Panther Creek Subdivision-Great building location in one of Pittsfield’s newest & best subdivisions. Lot size is 0.81 acres. Pittsfield-25340 390th St.-20 x 30 building with city water, septic, electric, and propane tank sitting on 3.7 acres. Zoned commercial or residential. Pittsfield-9 E. Industrial Drive-2,800 sq. ft. handicap accessible building on 3.75 acres located in the Pittsfield Industrial Park. Call our office for more details! Pittsfield-205 N. Madison-Formerly “The Brick on Madison.” Turn-key restaurant/lounge with nice upstairs apartment. Pittsfield-228 & 229 W. Jefferson & 231 W. Adams St-16-1BR, 1-2BR and 1-3BR apartments (Capps Apartments) and a 3BR home for sale. Great investment opportunity! Pittsfield-Bowlers Universe-Business opportunity – consisting of bowling alley, snack bar, lounge and new gaming machines. Call our office for more details!

HUNTING LAND & FARMS

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

NEW LISTING-Pike County 32 acres +/- Cincinnati TWP. Very unique riverfront property with 2,000 sq. ft. home and cabin. Brown County 60 acres +/- Elkhorn Twp. Secluded hunting farm with 23 acres tillable providing good income. Calhoun and Pike County 1,147 acres +/- Belleview and Spring Creek TWPs. Huge farm with 3 homes, including nice lodge, guest house, secluded lake, and several machine sheds. Farm earns over $135,000 annual income from tillable & CRP income. Calhoun and Pike County 654 acres +/- Carlin and Pearl TWPs. Beautiful 4BR 4BA home sitting on an enormous trophy deer hunting farm with big timber! Calhoun County 401 acres +/- Hardin TWP. Huge hunting farm with 70 acres tillable, secluded on dead end road with older home and outbuildings. Calhoun County 328 acres +/- Belleview & Carlin TWPs. Large, authentic cedar log home sits on this fabulous recreational farm earning nearly $23,000 annual income! Calhoun County 125 acres +/- Carlin TWP. Super hunting farm with big timber, 26 acres tillable and cozy cabin on secluded black top road!! Very unique property! Pike and Calhoun County 1,147 acres +/- Spring Creek and Belleview TWPs. Huge farm with 3 homes, including nice lodge, guest house, secluded lake, and several machine sheds. Farm earns over $135,000 annual income from tillable & CRP income. PRICE REDUCED-Pike County 661 acres +/- Spring Creek TWP. Breathtaking recreational farm with incredible Tennessee log home. Big timber, big deer, big opportunity!! Pike and Calhoun County 654 acres +/- Pearl and Carlin TWPs. Beautiful 4BR 4BA home sitting on an enormous trophy deer hunting farm with big timber! Pike County 534 acres +/- Pleasant Vale TWP. Large recreational farm with fantastic log home and incredible hunting with income. Pike County 502 acres +/- Spring Creek TWP. Large, scenic hunting farm with 126 acres tillable earning almost $27,000 annual cash rent, gorgeous 12 acre lake! Pike County 501 acres +/- Spring Creek & Pearl TWPs. Awesome hunting farm with marketable timber and over $21,000 annual income from tillable & CRP. Pike County 303 acres +/- Spring Creek TWP. Fantastic recreational farm with 2 lakes, big timber, & 164 acres tillable! Pike County 219 acres +/- Ross TWP. Incredible Deer & Waterfowl hunting property in Mississippi River Bottoms!! Pike County 170 acres +/- Martinsburg TWP. Awesome hunting farm with cabin, lake and 50 acres tillable. Pike County 167 acres +/-Martinsburg and Pleasant Hill TWP. Big timber hunting farm with good CRP income and nice lake. Pike County 163 acres +/- Derry TWP. Excellent hunting tract in a great deer management area with 70 acres tillable. Pike County 92 acres +/- Flint TWP. Excellent hunting farm with 24 tillable, creek, spring, big timber, huge bucks!! Pike County 85 acres +/- Pittsfield and Derry TWP. 100% tillable farm with great income and good soils!! Pike County 78 acres +/- Spring Creek TWP. Great hunting farm with 37 acres CRP and established food plots. Farm lays beautiful for deer hunting! Pike County 77 acres +/- Pleasant Hill TWP. Nice recreational farm with high fencing. Pike County 66 acres +/- Pearl TWP. Big timber hunting farm with 2BR home and outbuildings. Pike County 44 acres +/- Hardin TWP. Secluded all timber farm excellent for deer and turkey hunting. Pike County 40 acres +/- Pleasant Vale TWP-Awesome hunting farm including 3BR, 3BA brick home, smaller home & workshop. Great secluded, quiet setting! Pike County 30 acres +/- Pleasant Vale TWP. Small farm that hunts big! Includes and older home needing work & a nice machine shed/workshop. PRICE REDUCED-Pike County 22 acres +/- Martinsburg TWP. Great farm with all timber, along Honey Creek. Excellent deer and turkey hunting.

MISSOURI PROPERTIES

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

PENDINGS AND SOLDS SALE PENDING-REDUCED BY $22,000-Griggsville-116 South Wall-Beautiful brick home on 2 lots. 2-3 BR 2.5BA with fireplace & heated 2 car garage. MOTIVATED SELLER! $140’s. SALE PENDING-Pittsfield-430 Clarksville Rd.-Beautiful 3BR home with full finished basement. Very neat and clean. Move-in ready! $100’s. SALE PENDING-Griggsville-411 S. Wall-Immaculate 3BR brick ranch home on corner lot. Priced below market! Call our office for more details!! $150’s.SALE PENDING-PRICE REDUCED-Griggsville-315 E. Quincy St.-Very nice 2BR home with 2 car detached garage and machine shed on corner lot. $60’s. SALE PENDING-Griggsville-33998 Hwy. 107-One of a kind 3BR 2BA log home sitting on 7.5 acres in a beautiful rural setting. In cooperation with Whitetail Properties.

SALE PENDING-PRICE REDUCED-Pittsfield-1033 Sunset-Immaculate newly updated 3BR brick home with 1 car attached garage. Move-in ready! $130’s. SALE PENDING-Martinsburg-36840 180th Ave.-2BR 2BA home with 2 car detached garage sitting on 4 acres +/- with many updates. $60’s. SALE PENDING-Pittsfield-525 N. Memorial-Large older home, partially updated, needs some work. Great rental! $30’s. SALE PENDING-New Canton-24765 270th St.-Beautiful 1900 sq. ft. new home, unfinished inside. Includes 3 acres, older home & barn. SALE PENDING-Pittsfield-501 S. Madison-3BR 3BA ranch home with full finished basement and 3 car attached garage on nice lot. In cooperation with McCartney Real Estate.

SALE PENDING-Pittsfield-318 Piper Lane-Superb older 2 story 3-4BR home with exquisite wood working, staircase and foyer sitting on 2.25 acres. $140’s. SOLD-Barry-1155 Bainbridge-3BR 2BA home in immaculate condition with 1 car detached garage. Move-in ready! $50’s. SOLD-PRICE REDUCED-Pittsfield-521 W. Jefferson-Nice 4BR 2BA family home with 2 car detached garage and maintenance free exterior. $70’s. SOLD-Pittsfield-967 Conroy St.-4BR 2BA home with attached tandem garage and many updates in a quiet neighborhood on the Northwest side of Pittsfield. $80’s.SALE PENDING-New SALE PENDING-Canton-110 N. Main-81 x 40 building in New Canton currently occupied by Darci’s Restaurant, includes small adjacent lot to the West.

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PITTSFIELD - N. Madison St. - 3 storage blds. Masonry and metal constructed, 17,000 sq. ft. total storage area. CALL COURTNEY FOR INFO 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. 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. Downtown Pittsfield- 100-112 W. Washington. Built as the building of the Future. 2 story brick with 6 income units, Updated heating. cooling systems, electrical etc. CALL COURTNEY FOR DETAILS. NEW LISTING - PITTSFIELD - 130 N. Monroe St. - Commercial building on square, 1000 sq. ft. remodeled and redecorated, gas furn., C/A. Nice 1 br. apartment upstairs with gas furn. CALL COURTNEY. NEW LISTING - PITTSFIELD - 340 S. Mason St. - Beautiful ranch style home, 5 room, 2 bedroom, full part finished basement, remodeled and redecorated, screened in porch and large deck, 2 car att. garage, new metal roof and MORE. Priced $112,000. CALL COURTNEY. SOLD 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 REDUCED to $94,900 NEW LISTING - PITTSFIELD - 508 N. ORCHARD ST. 1200 sq. ft. ranch style home, situated on double lot. 6 rooms, 3 bedrooms, full basement, hardwood under carpet, gas furn., C/A, thermo, w/d, alum. siding, attached garage. $89,500. Call Roger 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 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 POSESSION. Priced $62,000. CALL COURTNEY NEW LISTING - PITTSFIELD - 323 W. Fayette St. - 1 story frame home, 6 rooms, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, full basement, gas furnace, C/A, vinyl siding, NEW roof, carport. PRICED $55,000. CALL BRIAN NEW LISTING - PITTSFIELD - 404 N. Monroe St. - 1 story frame home, 1500 sq. ft. 6 rm., 2/3 bedrooms, basement, gas furnace, vinyl siding, new roof, det. garage. PRICED $54,500. CALL COURTNEY NEW LISTING - PITTSFIELD - 412 S. Memorial St. - Brick constructed, 960 Sq. ft. 6 rooms, 3 br. 1 bath, full basement, new metal roof, nice lot. PRICED $52,000. IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. CALL COURTNEY 517 N. Memorial St. Pittsfield - 1 story frame home, 2 Br. 1 bath, nice kitchen with appliances, fenced back yard. 945 sq. ft. CALL TERRY RUSH. PRICED $39,900. $34,500 PENDING NEW LISTING - 721 W. Fayette St. - Pittsfield - 1 story frame home, 4 rooms, 1 BR, 1 Bath, new interior, paint and carpet, gas furnace and C/A. Immediate possession. Priced $28,500. CALL COURTNEY (Agent Interest) SOLD

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EDGE OF GRIGGSVILLE - Situated on 15 acres MOL. approx. 83,000 sq. ft. of building space, numerous office etc. and building in good condition. For more info CALL COURTNEY at 285-2774. PRICE REDUCED NEW LISTING - GRIGGSVILLE - 801 E. Quincy St. - On 1 acre MOL 39 yr old brick ranch style, totally redecorated, new paint, new wood and carpeted flooring. 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/1 baths, full basement, 2 car att. garage and much more. NICE. CALL BRIAN IMMEDIATE POSSESSION Perry - 403 E. Highway St. On 3 lots, very nice 3 yr. old 7 rooms, 3 BR, 2 bath manufactured home. 1250 sq. ft. with large det. garage. MOTIVATED SELLER at $78,000. $75,000 CALL ROGER

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DETROIT - Just redecorated, 1 story frame home, 1300 sq. ft., 6 RM, 3 BR. 1 bath, new carpet, nice kitchen, det. 2 car garage. IMMEDIATE POSSESSION $59,500 CALL COURTNEY 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 - 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 NEW LISTING - FLORENCE, ILL. - River cabin, approx. 800 sq. ft., 1 large room, kitchen area. 1 1/2, baths, nat. gas, rural water, septic with 50' river frontage. Priced $47,500. CALL TERRY RUSH SOLD

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NOTICE is hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, that suit entitled as above has been commenced and is now pending wherein Plaintiff seeks to foreclose a mortgage affecting the following described property, to-wit: The Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 7, excepting 6 acres square in fmm out of the Southeast comer thereof and except that part of said Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter which lies South of the branch which bisects said tract approximately East and West; said tract containing approximate 30 acres more or less and sitnated in Township 5 South, Range 5 West of the Fourth Principal Meridian, in the County of Pike and State of Illinois; and The Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 7, situated in Township 5 South, Range 5 West of the Fourth Principal Meridian, in the County of Pike and State of lllinois; A tract of land lying in and being a part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 12, Township 5 South, Range 6 West of the Fomth Principal Meridian, Pike County, Illinois, and being more finally described as follows: Beginning at a point marking the Northeast comer of the Southeast Quarter of the aforementioned Section 12, thence South 01 degree 19 minutes and 50 seconds West along the East line of said Southeast Quarter, a distance of 2157.10 feet, thence North 27 degrees 06 minutes and 15 seconds West (leaving said East line), 927.87 feet, thence North 88 degrees 41 minutes and 05 seconds West 241.60 feet, thence North 26 degrees 02 minutes and 47 seconds West 1254.55 feet, thence South 88 degrees 54 minutes and 19 seconds East parallel with the North line of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 12, a distance of 497.06 feet to a point on the centerline of a public road, thence North 06 degrees 53 minutes and 39 seconds West along said centerline of a public road, 224.17 feet to a point on the North line of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 12, thence South 88 degrees 54 minutes and 19 seconds East (leaving said centerline) and along the North line of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 12, a distance of 795.32 feet to the point of beginning, containing 33.04 acres, more or less, with the above described subject to that portion now being used for public road purposes. Parcel Numbers: 55-006-07, 56-016-13, 56-016-09, 55-006-05 AND A tract of land lying in and being a part of the Northeast Quarter (NEl/4); a part of the Northwest Quarter (NWl/4); a part of the Southwest Quarter (SWl/4) and a part of the Southeast Quarter (SEl/4), all in Section Eleven (11), Township Five (5) South of the Base Line, Range Six (6) West of the Fourth Principal Mendian, Pike County, Illinois and being more fully described as follows: Beginning at a point marking the Northeast corner of the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4) of the Southeast Quarter (SEl/4) ofthe aforementioned Section Eleven (11); thence

North 88° 20' 13" West (along the North line of said Quarter Quarter Section) a distance of 59.18 feet to a point on the centerline of Kiser Creek; thence South 72° 50' 51" West (along said center line and leaving the North line of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quatter of said 11) a distance of 226.49 feet; thence North 72° 40' 59" West (along said centerline) 270.72 feet to a point on the North line of the Northwest Qumter (NWl/4) of the Southeast Quarter (SEl/4) of said Section Eleven (11); thence North 88° 20' 13" West (along said North line) 793.68 feet to a point marking the Northeast corner of the Northeast Quarter (NEl/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SWl/4) of the aforementioned Section Eleven (II); thence North 89° 01' 21" West (along the North line of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 11) a distance of 74.57 feet to a point on the South bank of Kiser Creek; thence South 64° 43' 40" West (along said South bank and leaving the North line of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 11) a distance of 159.08 feet; thence South 34° 59' 04" West (along said South bank) 466.91 feet; thence South 75° 31' 33" West (along said South bank) 559.86 feet; thence South 78° 33' 34" West (along said South bank) 292.76 feet; thence South 73° 33' 35" West (along said South bank) 27.67 feet to a point on the West line of the Northeast Quarter (NEl/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SWl/4) of said Section Eleven(l1); thence North 00' 27' 13" East (along said West line) 418.82 feet; thence North 58° 24' 02" East (leaving said West line) 1045.37 feet; thence North 86° 21' 03" East 1783.86 feet to point of the Northeast Quarter (NEl/4) of said Section Eleven (11); thence South 00’ 35' 28" West (along said East line) 463.64 feet to the point of beginning; containing 29.37 acres, more or less; as per survey during April of 2004 of Marvin J. Likes, Illinois Professional Land Surveyor #35-2150. Parcel Numbers: 56-015-01A, 56-01409A, 56-015-02, 56-014-07A AND TRACT I: The Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 4, Township 6 South of the Base Line and Range 5 West of the Fourth Principal Meridian, situated in the County of Pike and State of Illinois.

Dated this 10th day of July, 2014 DONNIE APPS COUNTY CLERK 8.6.14, 8.13, 8.20

NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on August 4th , 2014, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Pike County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Rogers Trucking, located at 605 S. Main St., Pleasant Hill 62366. Dated this 4th day of August, 2014 DONNIE APPS COUNTY CLERK 8.13.14, 8.20, 8.27

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS In Re the Adoption of: JASPER CLIFTON. No. 2014-AD-1 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, JOSEPH CLIFTON, and MEGAN MARIE CLIFTON, that Petitioners, ERIC and PATRICIA MOORE, have filed a Petition for Adoption. UNLESS you appear in Court at the Pike County Courthouse, Pittsfield, Illinois, before the Honorable Judge Frank McCartney on September 19, 2014, at 9:30 a.m. A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE PETITION. Debbie Dugan Clerk of the Court Michael A. Hankins Attorney for Petitioners 301 West State St. Jacksonville, IL 62650 (217) 243-3434 8.6.14, 8.13, 8.20

TRACT 2: The Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 4, Township 6 South of the Base Line, Range 5 West of the Fourth Principal Meridian, excepting 3 acres in the Southeast corner thereof described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 4, running thence West 30 rods along said South side of the said Northeast Quarter of said Southeast Quarter of said Section 4, from said point thence North 16 rods, thence East 30 rods along a line parallel with the South side of the 3 acres tract herein described to a point, thence South 16 rods to the place of beginning, situated in the County of Pike, in the State of Illinois. TRACT 3: 110 acres off of the East side of the Northeast Quarter of Section 4, in Township 6 South, Range 5 West of the Fourth Principal Meridian, situated in the County of Pike and the State of Illinois. Parcel Number: 65-004-06 (Tract 1) Parcel Number: 65-004-03 (Tract 2) Parcel Number: 65-004-02 (Tract 2) Parcel Number: 65-003-09 (Tract 3) And you are further notified that unless you appear on or before September 2, 2014, and defend in said suit, default judgment may be entered against you on the day following or thereafter.

7.30.14, 8.6.14, 8.13

PLANNING COMMISSION City of Pittsfield Illinois Robert Smith, Chairman

CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE IS GIVEN of the death of David C. Myren of Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on July 24, 20I4. to Barry O. Hines, as Executor, whose address is 1224 Centre West Drive, Suite 200A, Springfield, Illinois 62704. Claims against the Estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Sangamon County Complex. 200 South 9th Street, Springfield, Illinois 62701, or with the representative. or bothon or before January 30. 2015.and any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. Dated this 24th of July. 201-L Barry O. Hines Executor Barry O. Hines - 01220918 Attorney at Law 1224 Centre West Drive Suite 200A Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 698-8444

debbie dugan Circuit Clerk of Pike County, Illinois attorneys for Plaintiff: Barber, segatto, hoffe, Wilke & Cate, llP P.o. Box 79 Springfield, IL 62705-0079 (217) 544-4868

The property is located in Pittsfield, Illinois and is currently zoned R-2 One Family Dwelling District.Applicant requests that said property be rezoned to B-3 Highway Business District, in order to operate a business.

7.30.14, 8.6.14

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS, PIKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: FERN P. BURRUS, Deceased. CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Fern P. Burrus, of Laurel, Howard County, Maryland. Letters of Office were issued on August 7, 2014, to Leslie Sides, 613 Urban Court, #101, Lakewood, Colorado 80401, whose attorney is David B. Shaw, 303 E. Adams, P.O. Box 9, Pittsfield, Illinois 62363. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court in the Pike County Courthouse, Pittsfield, Illinois or with the representative, or both, on or before the 13th day of February, 2015, said date being not less than 6 months from the date of the fust publication, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. David B. Shaw Attomey for Estate 303 E. Adams, P.O. Box 9 City Pittsfield, IL 62363 Telephone (217) 285-2772 8.13.14, 8.20, 8.27

8.13.14

PUBLIC NOTICE Community Unit School District No. 10 Pike and Calhoun Counties, Illinois (the Pikeland Community Unit School District) NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY TO PUBLIC INSPECTION OF AND OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TENTATIVE BUDGET PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Tentative Budget and Annual Appropriation Ordinance for Community Unit School District No. 10, Pike and Calhoun Counties, Illinois, (commonly known as the Pikeland Community Unit School District) for the fiscal year commencing on July 1, 2014, and ending on June 30, 2015, both dates inclusive, will be prepared and filed on this 15th day of August 2014, in the offices of the Board of Education of said School District located at 512 South Madison Street in Pittsfield, Illinois, said School District and is available to public inspection at said offices on and after this said August 15, 2014. PUBLIC NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a PUBLIC HEARING on said Tentative Budget and Annual Appropriation Ordinance will be held on September 17, 2014, at the hour of 8:00 p.m. in said offices of said Board of Education located at 512 South Madison Street in Pittsfield, Illinois, in said School District. By order of the Board of Education of Community Unit School District No. 10, Pike and Calhoun Counties, Illinois. DATED THIS 16th day of July, 2014. DAVID BARTON, President Board of Education, Community Unit School District #10 Pike and Calhoun Counties, Illinois MIKE GERARD, Secretary Board of Education, Community Unit School District #10 Pike and Calhoun Counties, Illinois 8.13.14

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PITTSFIELD ON APPLICATION FOR ZONING REQUEST Notice is hereby given that on the 2nd day of September 2014, at 5:30 o’clock p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the City of Pittsfield, at 215 N. Monroe Street, Pittsfield, Illinois, the Planning Commission of the City of Pittsfield will hold a public hearing on the application of Susan Quattrocchi, owner of the property located at 25898 U.S. Highway 54. At the time and place all interested persons and citizens may appear and be given an opportunity to speak in support o or in opposition to the application. The following described premises, to-wit: The West 100 feet of the North 150 feet of the following described real estate: A tract of real estate which is part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 18 of Township 5 South of the Base Line and Range 3 West of the Fourth Principal Meridian in the County of Pike and State of Illinois, which tract of real estate is more fully described as follows, to-wit; Beginning at the Northwest corner of the Northeast Quarter of said section 18, thence east on the North boundary line of said quarter section a distance of 17 rods, more or less, to the Old Pittsfield and Griggsville Road, thence Southwesterly along said road a distance of 57 rods, more or less, to the intersection of said road with the West line of said quarter section, thence North on the West boundary line of said quarter section road to the place of beginning, being all of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 18 on the West side of the Old Pittsfield and Griggsville Road and being the tract of real estate conveyed by Charles D. Lowe and Nettie Lowe, his wife, to John Kelsey and Margaret Matilda Kelsey by a deed of conveyance dated August 9th, 1910, and recorded at page 502, of Volume 171 of Deed Records of said County of Pike in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Ex-officio Recorder in and for said County, situated in the County of Pike and in the County of Pike and in the State of Illinois. The property is located in Pittsfield, Illinois and is currently zoned R-2, One Family Dwelling District Applicant requests that said property be rezoned to B-3 Highway Business District, in order to operate a business on the premises. PLANNING COMMISSION City of Pittsfield, Illinois Robert Smith, Chairman 8.13.14

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seat belt $60 unless noted Jessica Lea Ray, Pleasant Hill; Miscellaneous Lewis G. Allen, Barry, Agg.

crime sex ab/vic <18/family, $860; John K. Coffey, Baylis, battery/makes physical contact, $1,167; John K. Coffey, Baylis, violate sex offender regis, $2,927; Kale A. Foster, Pittsfield, improper traffic lane usage, $365; Thomas J. Ionson, Nebo, Unlicensed, nullified; Donovan P. Wainman, Hull, registration light/1st, 2nd, $120; John C. Watson, Nebo, Theft control intent <$500, $1,157;

Police Beat 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 Jeffrey W. Ward, 33, Columbus, was arrested Aug. 4 on charges of driving under the influence, illegal transportation by a driver, and other traffic offenses. He posted $100 bond and was released pending court appearance. Michael Turnipseed, 28, Portland, Ore., was arrested Aug. 4 on charges of possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. He posted $150 and was released pending court appearance. Gauge A. Akridge, 20, Hull, was arrested Aug. 5 on misdemeanor charges of criminal sexual abuse. He posted $260 and was released

pending court appearance. Christopher D. Edwards, 32, Pittsfield, was arrested Aug. 6 on a misdemeanor Pike County warrant alleging failure to appear. He posted $200 and was released pending court appearance. Stephanie M. West, 24, Pittsfield, was arrested Aug. 6 on a Pike County warrant seeking to revoke probation. She posted $200 and was released pending court appearance. Cobretti M. Matlick, 19, Quincy ,was booked into the Pike County Jail from the Adams County Jail, Aug. 7. His charges are: felony aggravated kidnapping, felony kidnapping and felony aggravated battery. He is being held without bond on Adams County charges. Brian M. Fender, 41, Jerseyville, was arrested Aug. 10 on a Pike County traffic warrant alleging failure to pay. He remains lodged in lieu of $500 bond.

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Joseph Coffman may hire his own attorney and if he does, the new attorney will handle his preliminary hearing. The matter was settled Tuesday morning in Pike County Circuit Court. Coffman, 28, is accused of stabbing what is believed to be his half-

If you have any information on this or any other crimes taking place in Pike County please contact Crime Stoppers at (217) 285-1500. All calls are anonymous and if your tip leads to an arrest, you will be eligible for a cash reward.

brother to death while the two were traveling in a truck on I-72, near the Hannibal Bridge. Coffman appeared in court July 22, said he was indigent and asked for a public defender. Pike County Public Defender Keisha Morris was appointed and has represented Coffman in one appearance since then and was in court with him Tuesday.

Morris told Judge Frank McCartney she was asking for a continuance of the preliminary hearing due to the fact Coffman had indicated he was going to hire a private attorney. Matt Goetten, Pike County state’s attorney, said he had no objection to the continuance. McCartney said he would grant the defense’s motion but advised

Drug bust prosecution continues By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Five people arrested in connected with a suspected meth lab are working their way through the justice system after their arrests. William T. Fulmer, 49, and Dawn Moore, 37, both of Pleasant Hill, were arrested July 5 and charged with varying drug related charges. Fulmer has appeared in court and is seeking drug treatment evaluation. He will be screened later this month. His original bond was set at $80,000 and it has been reduced to $40,000. He remains lodged. He has a courtappointed defender, Keisha Morris. Moore, whose bond was originally $50,000, had her bond lowered to $5,000 of which she posted 10 percent and has been free on bond since July 16.. She has waived her right to a preliminary hearing and is scheduled to be in court Aug. 19 for her arraignment. She has had David Shaw appointed as her legal counsel. Subsequent to the first two arrests, the Pleasant Hill Police Department applied for and received two search warrants, one at a residence on East College Street and another on East Clay. The warrants were executed simultaneously.

After the execution of the warrants and interviews, Tracie A. Grimsley, 26, Pleasant Hill, was arrested on a charge of unlawful possession of methamphetamine precursors; Jaryd Gibbons, 24, Mt. Sterling, was arrested on a charge of unlawful participation in methamphetamine production and Stephanie Fulmer, 25, Pleasant Hill, was arrested on a charge of illegal possession of methamphetamine precursors. Grimsley was lodged in the Pike County Jail as of Monday. Her bond is set at $30,000 and a request to have it lowered was denied. She is represented by Tyler Whitaker. Her next court appearance was Aug. 12 when she was scheduled for preliminary hearing. Gibbons had his preliminary hearing Aug. 5 where Pleasant Hill Police Chief Zack Orr testified and the court found probable cause to continue the case. Walker Filbert is Gibbons’ appointed attorney. Gibbons could be eligible for extended sentencing due to his previous criminal history which includes two or more Class 2 or greater felony convictions. He remains lodged in the Pike County Jail in lieu of $50,000. Stephanie Fulmer, posted $2,500

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Crime Stoppers The Pike County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a complaint of criminal damage to property at 24992 330th Avenue, Barry. Unidentified person(s) entered the property and spray painted a car located on the property.

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bond July 28 and is free on bond. Michael Hollahan is Fulmer’s court appointed attorney. Her preliminary hearing was also set for Aug. 13.

Coffman, if the preliminary hearing was postponed three weeks as he was requesting, the probability of making the October jury trial was significantly reduced. Morris had filed a motion requesting a speedy trial July 22. Coffman will be back in court Sept. 2 at 1 p.m. with either Morris or a private attorney for the preliminary hearing.

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Members of the Pike County Swim Team who attended the season-ending banquet Aug. 4 at King Park were, front row, left to right, Lillian Winningham, Jane Bradshaw, Aislyn Wyatt, Kaci Riddle, Bella Shoemaker, Bing Lowe, Keaton Hittner. Second row, Eli Mendenhall, Javan Petty, Brendan Pierce, Shelby Bauer, Nancy Olson, Jaynee Heafner, Lauren Archer, Cade Corgiat. Third row, Allie Plattner, Savanna Nash, Julianna Fray. Fourth row, Paul Bachman, Jack Heafner, Morgan Plattner, Gretchen Wessell, Ally Broyles, Jacob McIntire, Wesley Bradshaw and Noah Petty. The team is coached by Rachel Markert and Seth Petty.

Swim team has awards banquet By BETH zuMWALT Pike Press The Pike County Swim Team held their end-of-the season awards banquet Aug. 4 at King Pool, with several members present. After a delicious pot-luck dinner, the following awards were given by coaches Seth Petty and Rachel Markert. 6 and under: MVP, Jane Bradshaw and Bing Lowe 7 and 8 year-olds; MVP, Lillian Winningham and Javan Petty; most improved, Aislyn Wyatt and Eli Mendenhall; most coachable, Bella Shoemaker and Keaton Hittner. 9 and 10 year-olds: Shelby

Bauer and Grayson Cook; most improved, Jaynee Heafner and Brendan Pierce; most coachable, Kaci Riddle and Cade Corgiat. 11 and 12 year-olds, MVP, Quinn Corgiat and Cody Bradshaw; most improved, Nancy Olson and Noah Petty; most coachable, Lauren Archer and Noah Gay. 13-14-year-olds: MVP, Ally Broyles and Jacob McIntire; most improved, Sierra Nash and Wesley Bradshaw; most coachable, Gretchen Wessel and Jack Heafner. 15-18 year-olds, MVP, Morgan Plattner and Dawson Nash, most improved, Savanna Nash and Paul Bachman; most coachable, Julianna Fray and Cody Kindle. Allie Plattner received the

Rashelle Cox Award and Quinn Corgiat received the sportsmanship award. The team belongs to the River County League . The River Country Championships were held at Sheridan Swim Club in Quincy and the team took third out of 12 teams. The team had three swimmers place in the top three high point earners in their age divisions – Jane Bradshaw, Jacob McIntire and Paul Bachman. The team practices five days a week at King Pool and started the second week in June, concluding Aug. 2 with the championship meet. All total, the team competed in 10 meets this season, some hosted at King Park.

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The First National Bank of Barry team took home second place in the women’s league this year at the Pittsfield city lake. Team members are, front row, left to right Addie Cunningham, Kiley Howland, Megan Lawless. Back row, Jessica Allen, Jessica Lash, Cobie McQuay, Megan Kirgan, Beth Burdick, Ashley Sanders. Jane Barnes was also on the team.

Kadence Haskins places 10th in tumbling Junior Olympics by JEANETTE WALLACE Pike Press Kadence Haskins of Barry, a 10-year-old member of Gem City Gymnastics and Tumbling in Quincy, placed 10th in the intermediate category at the 2014 AAU Junior Olympics in Des Moines, IA last month. “She’s very consistent,” Zeke Cernea, head tumbling coach, said, explaining that with Haskins, he always knows what he’s going to get each time they go to a meet. Haskins started tumbling at Gem City about five years ago and since then she’s improved significantly, according to Cernea.

“Most kids are coming in with no skills,” Cernea said. “It changes year to year. You advance, skill-wise, each season.” The tumbling team Haskins is a part of has about 40 students and eight of them placed in the Junior Olympics. The kids competing are separated by sex, age and skill level. Tumblers have to make it into the top 10 to qualify for finals at the Junior Olympics. “It’s not necessarily what you’re doing but how you do it,” Cernea said, explaining that most of the kids are doing very similar moves. To get a high score, the execution of the move has to be well done.

Haskins and others her age practice about four to six hours a week, in addition to attending school. “Which for a kid that age… that can be pretty challenging,” Cernea said. He explained that he thinks Haskins will do well next year but it’s going to be a challenge for her because she’ll be in a different skill level. “There will be a lot harder challenges than there were last year,” Cernea said. “It’s quite an accomplishment…to make it to Junior Olympics because you only have yourself to rely on. You don’t have a whole team.”

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A golf tournament held Saturday at Old Orchard Country Club to benefit the Great River Honor Flight was a huge success. Four members of the Petty family participated. John Petty, a Korean War vet, recently took the flight. Golf with John were his sons, left to right, Adam, Chris , Petty and Pat. SS School of Dance finished first with Jason Buss’ team coming in second. Natalie Roseberry had the longest drive I the women’s division, Justin Noble in the mens. Susan Pitchford had the longest putt.

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Vin Fiz living in the 50s this weekend Nebo will celebrate Vin Fiz Days this Saturday with a 1950s theme. Festivities start Saturday morning at 8:30 with the baby contests. The Little Mr and Miss contest follow at 9 and the prince and princess pageant will be at 9:30. Jena Johnston will entertain the crowd from 10:15 to 11 a.m. when parade line-up starts. Also at 11, the car show, held at the Nebo Baptist Church will begin. Judging is at 3 p.m.

Following the parade, lunch will be served with numerous food vendors on the grounds of the Nebo Community Club. The Junior Miss Vin Fiz and Miss Vin Fiz pageants will start at 12:30. The rest of the afternoon will be filled with fun, games and entertainment. Shelley Hill will send from 2-3 p.m. on stage and kids games will start at 2 p.m.

Garry Lee and Larry Ford will be on stage from 3-5 and the talent contest will start at 5. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., the band Timewell Spent will be on stage.

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Candidates for the 2014 Junior Miss Vin Fiz pageant to be held Saturday at 12:30 are, left to right, Cami Ostrander, Chloe Lemons, Bethany Grammer, Claudia High, the 2013 Junior Miss Vin Fiz, Jaylee Howard, Kayla Merryman, Ali Merryman. Mikayla Couch is also a contestant.

Those competing for the title of Miss Vin Fiz this year are left to right, Breanna Manker, Melissa Watts, and Libby Lemons. The pageant will be held at 12:30 Saturday as part of the Vin Fiz festivities.

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Seven girls and one boy are vying for the titles of the 2014 Vin Fiz prince and princess. The contest will be Saturday, Aug. 16 at 9:30.

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Little Mr and Miss contestants for the 2014 Vin Fiz are, front row, left to right, Aiden Moore, Madison Grammer, Kaylee Toohill Brooklyn Mulford. Second row, Addisyn Johns, Bella Johnston, Kaylee Johnston, Khloe Johnston, Ricky Cantwell, and Rylee Miller.

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Babies sure to bring the oohs and aahs from the Vin Fiz crowd are left to right, Henley Jones, Johnathon Johns, Trinity Akers, Jaxson Bequette, Larry Crowder, Trista Watson, and Maggie Gade. Byron Schrier is standing in front.

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No, those are not birds taking a break – those are workers putting the finishing touches on a 258 ft. tall U.S. Cellular cell phone tower recently erected north of Nebo. The company is also at work on two more towers in south Pike – one just south of Milton on Route 100 and one slightly west of Route 100 on the Vin Fiz Road near Pearl.

Health and Wellness Foundation announces 2014 Health Scholarship recipients As part of its Health Scholarship program, the Health and Wellness Foundation of Pike County has announced the five recipients of over $4,000 in scholarship funds. The scholarships were established to assist in addressing shortages of health care workers; alleviate the burden of expense associated with college studies; and to help enable students to more fully focus on their course of study. Named in 2005 to commemorate the Foundation’s founding Board Chairman John S. Teuscher, the Teuscher Health Occupation Scholarship annually awards a $1,000 scholarship to two graduating Pike County seniors pursuing degrees in health related fields. The 2014 recipients are: Kyle Moore of Pleasant Hill who will be studying nursing at John Wood Community College; and Bridgette Adams of Rockport who will also be studying nursing at John Wood Community College. Established in 2011, the Allan A. Seiler Scholarship awards $300 annu-

ally to one graduating Pike County high school senior pursuing a career in fitness or wellness related field. This year’s recipient is Kellie Schwartz of Barry who will be studying psychology at Illinois College. This scholarship commemorates Allan A. Seiler’s commitment to fitness and came through a bequest from the ECHO Pike Group. The John S. Teuscher Continuing Education Scholarship was awarded to Michael Johnson of Baylis who is studying pharmacology at SIU Edwardsville. The $1,000 Scholarship is offered to an individual already in school pursuing a degree in a health field or studying for supplementary qualifications in a health field. Ashlie Martin of Nebo is the latest recipient of the John S. Teuscher Workforce Retraining Scholarship and is studying at Blessing School of Lab Technology to become a phlebotomist. This $1,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a person already in the workforce seeking training in another field or pursuing supplementary credentials in a specific health field.

Davidsmeyer graduates from Edgar Fellows program State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) was one of 37 young leaders from across Illinois to graduate this month from the 2014 Edgar Fellows program at the University of Illinois’ Institute of Government and Public Affairs. “I have the highest respect for Governor Jim Edgar and his leadership of our state,” Davidsmeyer said. “It was an honor to be chosen for the prestigious program which bears his name, and a privilege to study alongside so many dedicated public servants.” The Edgar Fellows program is an assembly of scholars and practitioners of public policy from across Illinois,

which every year selects about 40 up-and-coming leaders from across Illinois for its week-long series of seminars and leadership training program. This year’s class included state legislators, local elected officials, state agency executives as well as young leaders of civic groups. The week “was an inspiring and uplifting look at all that we as policymakers can and should do to work together to bring our state out of the mess it is in,” Davidsmeyer said. “I am eager to get back to the Capitol to begin putting these lessons into practice.”

If you are budget-conscious, you’re probably great at tracking where your money goes every month. You pore over receipts, take advantage of sales, and even research prices on big-ticket items to save the most. So how often do you review your mobile phone bill for fraudulent charges that could be draining your wallet? As part of ongoing enforcement actions to stop alleged mobile crammers, the Federal Trade Commission recently charged several companies, text message content providers, with cramming unauthorized subscription charges onto consumers’ mobile phone bills for random texts to the tune of up to $9.99 a month. The texts included daily horoscopes, romance advice, quizzes or ring tones that consumers never knowingly asked to receive – or agreed to pay for. How did the s-crammers do this? The FTC alleges they tricked consumers two ways: *By getting people to enter their mobile phone number into deceptive and fictitious websites with fuzzy usage terms in exchange for collecting freebies, playing games or taking quizzes; *By purchasing lists of mobile phone numbers and automatically entering the numbers into subscription services without contacting consumers or letting them know. Here’s how to spot charges crammed on to your mobile bill: Read your monthly phone bill – every page, every month. Regularly

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President Gary Woods, left, is shown with speaker of the day Ed Knight, who informed the club of the need to check all homes for Radon exposure. Knight is with the Pike County Health Department, where you may purchase a testing kit for only $5. Knight stressed the need because Radon is so damaging to the body and is one of the main causes of lung cancer among non-smokers. Knight also said there would be a meeting soon for builders to show them how to satisfy state statutes for Radon resistant new construction.

Orr Field Day Sept. 3 The annual Orr Beef Research Center Field Day will take place at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3. The meeting will be held at the John Wood Ag Center located on State Highway 104. Speakers from the University of Illinois will lead discussions that will address research, current topics, and situations producers are facing on-farm. A meal will be served at no charge to those who take part in the discussions and tour. Dr. Paul Peterson, University of Illinois Professor, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Economics will discuss and provide insight to the cattle markets and how cattlemen can take advantage of record high prices. The program also includes Dr. Dan Shike, University of Illinois Professor and Cow/ Calf Researcher, Travis Meteer, University of Illinois Beef Extension Educator, and University of Illinois graduate research assistants who will update attendees on the newest research at the U of I. Topics will include supplementing

lush grass, ensiling corn stover for cow feed, heifer and cow feed efficiency, and grazing corn residue and the effects on the soil. A tour of the Orr Center will be given immediately following the discussion. Producers will have the opportunity to view facilities, cattle, and pastures. A demonstration of forage measurement and calculating grazing days will be performed for producers to view. Although this year has seen more rainfall and thus less production challenges, producers struggle to expand the cowherd and reinvest in high priced replacements. This field day will equip producer with the newest research findings, applicable management strategies, and practical knowledge to help increase profits in their cattle operation. Speakers will be glad to address any producer questions during the evening. More information on the field day is available at http://web. extension.illinois.edu/oardc/ or contact Travis Meteer at 217-2364961 or wmeteer2@illinois.edu.

PCEDC to hold workforce development symposium and job fair Aug. 26 The Pike County Economic Development Corporation, JWCC, and the Workforce Investment Board of Western Illinois, in conjunction with Workforce Development Week (Aug. 24 through Aug. 30), will be hosting a Workforce Development Symposium/Job Fair Tuesday, Aug. 26. In discussions with various businesses throughout the area, it has been a consistent message that employers are looking for a qualified workforce and having, at times, difficulties in finding qualified individuals or keeping individuals in those positions. “We hope that this event provides an opportunity for individuals seeking employment in the area to gain critical tips and resources to successfully find a job,” said Gina Sheurman, Executive Director for Pike County Economic Development Corporation. “We are also looking for employers that have or will have job openings through Thanksgiving to assist us with this event.” The format for the day will be:

9 a.m.—Welcome and WorkNet Overview by the Workforce Investment Board 9:15 a.m.—Preparing for the Interview by Manpower 10 a.m.—Application tips and assistance, including navigating online applications by JWCC 10:30 a.m.—Resume Review and Assistance by TRRC/WIA 11 a.m.—Job Fair portion opens to morning participants 11:45 a.m.—Job Fair opens up to general public If area employers are interested in participating, they are encouraged to contact Sheurman at 217-4405101 or by email at gsheurman@ pikeedc.org. “We are anticipating employer participation from throughout the region, so this will be a great opportunity for those actively seeking employment to not only gain helpful insight and resources for applying and interviewing, but also a chance to meet with employers one on one,” Sheurman said.

PCHS hoping for December arrival of receipt book

All materials for the upcoming “Pike County, Illinois History and Families Book” have been submitted to the publisher and the design process is underway, according to the Pike County Historical Society, the book’s sponsor. The publisher, Acclaim Press, projects that the books should be printed and ready for delivery in December, PCHS President Bob Evans said. The Society has made special arrangements with the publisher to continue accepting orders for the book at the early order price until Sept. 30. To order, call 217-491-2391. “They understood that many of those who sent in submissions may be waiting to place their orders, so they’ve allowed us to accept orders for a bit longer,” Evans said. Based on submissions received, the publisher is projecting an 8.5”x11” “coffee table-style book” with more than 300 pages. The leatherette cover will be foil stamped and the interior will feature glossy pages. “We had hopes that the books would be ready by the end of summer,” Evans said, “but due to the great response and participation from the public, the process of processing and submitting all the stories and photos has taken longer than we thought. We appreciate the patience of those who have submitted book orders.” Acclaim Press has recently published history books I Brown County and Calhoun County. They are currently working with the Illinois Department of Agriculture on a book honoring family-owned historic farms in the state.

Local 4- H shows are over and the season was a successful, learning experience for most participants. Some shows were held at the Western Illinois Fairgrounds in Griggsville during the fair and others were held at the Pike County Fairgrounds during the Pike County Fair. Winners and participants in the shows were: Rabbits Grand champion market pen exhibitor was Janessa Grammer from the Clover Crew 4-H Club. She also came away with the champion coe, reserve champion doe, best of show and rabbit senior showmanship awards. Her sister, Julia Grammer was awarded the champion buck and reserve best of show. Jeremy Jr. Walston, also from the Clover Crew Club, took home the trophy for rabbit first year showmanship and the reserve champion buck. Rounding out the awards were reserve grand champion market pen exhibited by Isaac Borrowman; grand champion my pet rabbit was shown by Elizabeth Reis and the trophy for rabbit junior showmanship went to Claudia High. Area 4-H members with rabbits in the 4-H rabbit show were Isaac Borrowman, Rachel Borrowman, Rebekah Borrowman, Uriah Borrowman, Janessa Grammer, Julia Grammer, Benton Harbison, Kethryn High, Jamie Howland, Elizabeth Reis, Courtney Syrcle, Jeremy Jr. Walston, Jordan Walston and Ryleigh Walston. Horse The grand champion horse was shown by Beth Edgar; reserve grand champion horse – Wade Barnes. grand champion pony – Faith Henthorn; reserve grand champion pony – Kaci Riddle. grand champion western pleasure rider was Grace Henthorn. horsemanship – Rachel Smith. Jr. showmanship Grace Henthorn; Sr. showmanship – Faith Henthorn. Beth Edgar took all the glory for the fun classes including the egg race, the barrels

race and the poles race. The 4-H Horse and Pony Show participants were as follows: Beth Edgar, Emily Henthorn, Faith Henthorn, Grace Henthorn of the Milton Raise-Its 4-H Club; Brook Smith of the Independence Hustlers 4-H Club; Rachel Smith of the Perry Stitchers 4-H Club; Wade Barnes and Kaci Riddle of the Pleasant Hill 4-H Citizen Club. Sheep and goat Grand champion market lamb belonged to Riley Parsons, who also exhibited the reserve grand champion ewe. Grand champion ram lamb belonged to Lori Woods, who also exhibited the reserve grand champion market lamb. The grand champion ewe belonged to Jennifer Bingham and the reserve grand champion ram lamb was exhibited by Tori Woods. The sheep junior showmanship trophy was awarded to Ryleigh Walston and the senior showmanship trophy went to Tori Woods. Members participating in the 4-H sheep show were: Jennifer Bingham, Rebecca Kirk, Mariah Myers, Emma Saxe, Lauren Saxe, Jason Tunget, Jeremy Jr. Walston, Ryleigh Walston, Lori Woods and Tori Woods. Grand champion market wether belonged to Levi Cooley with the reserve grand champion being exhibited by Reagan Hoskin. Other awards went to Levi Cooley – champion meat kid; Jason Tunget – champion meat doe and reserve champion meat kid and rebecca kirk – reserve champion meat doe. The goat junior showmanship trophy was awarded to Ronan Hoskin with the senior showmanship trophy going to Levi Cooley. Members participating in the 4-H goat show were: Levi Cooley, Reagan Hoskin, Roam Hoskin, Ronan Hoskin, Rebecca Kirk, Jason Tunget, Iva Welborne, Lori Woods and Tori Woods. Poultry Grand champions, champions and reserves were chosen by judge Annie Nash and 4-H members

received ribbons and trophies. Grand champion poultry market pen was shown by Rachel Borrowman who also was awarded champion chicken market pen. Reserve grand champion poultry went to Jeremy Jr. Walston. He was also awarded champion chicken breeding pen. The reserve champion chicken market pen went to Jordan Walston. Poultry junior showmanship trophy was awarded to Uriah Borrowman and the senior showmanship trophy went to Grace Henthorn. Poultry exhibitors included Abigail Borrowman, Rachel Borrowman, Cade Corgiat, Quinn Corgiat, Uriah Borrowman, Elliott Fox, Grace Henthorn, Claudia High, Kethryn High, Jeremy Jr. Walston and Jordan Walston. Swine The grand champion barrow was shown by Adam Musgrave and the reserve grand champion barrow exhibitor was Julie Mountain. To finish out the top five barrows were: Duncan Bradshaw, Lori Woods and Tori Woods. Grand champion gilt - Avery Musgrave; reserve grand champion gilt – Duncan Bradshaw and to finish out the top five gilts was Wyatt Bradshaw, Duncan Bradshaw and Lori Woods. Grand champion breeding/feeding litter – Wyatt Bradshaw; reserve grand champion breeding/feeding litter – Wesley Bradshaw; swine showmanship first year – Adam Musgrave, swine showmanship junior division – Jordan Walston, swine showmanship senior division – Duncan Bradshaw. Participants in the 4-H swine show were: Avery Bradshaw, Cody Bradshaw, Duncan Bradshaw, Kyle Bradshaw, Wesley Bradshaw, Harvey Ewers, Julie Mountain, Adam Musgrave, John Scranton, Jordan Walston, Kara Williams, Lauren Williams, Stone Wintjen, Lori Woods and Tori Woods. Cattle The grand champion steer was owned and shown by Riley

Bradshaw. The reserve grand champion steer was owned and shown by Braden Musgrave. The balance of the top five steers were shown by: Kameron Smithers, Raegan Smither and Wyatt Bradshaw. Braden Musgrave also took home the honors for his grand champion heifer with Canin Rennecker for his the reserve grand champion heifer. The third, fourth and fifth place heifers were shown by Eli Smither, Jess Heavner and Raegan Smithers. Other awards at the 4-H beef show: Angus: Champion Heifer – Braden Musgrave; reserve champion – Isaac Smithers. Simmental: champion heifer – Jess Heavner; reserve champion heifer - Will Heavner. Shorthorn: champion heifer - Raegan Smithers; reserve champion heifer - Eli Smithers. Other breeds champion heifer and cross breed champion heifer, grand champion bull calf, grand champion cow and grand champion cow – Canin Rennecker. Crossbred: reserve champion heifer – Cody Hayden. Champion bucket calf – Rachel Smith. The beef rate of gain award was won by Brooke Smith whose steer gained 4.0769 lbs per day. Beef showmanship winners were junior showmanhip – Reagan Smithers; senior showmanshipBraden Musgrave. 4-H members who brought their animals to the 4-H beef show were: Wade Barnes, Riley Bradshaw, Wyatt Bradshaw, Austin Gerard, Phillip Graham, Cody Hayden, Jess Heavner, Will Heavner, Reagan Hoskin, Ronan Hoskin, Roam Hoskin, Elijah Leonard, Jack Logan, Emma Mann, Erin Mowen, Kyle Mowen, Braden Musgrave, Canin Rennecker, Brookoe Smith, Rachel Smith, Eli Smithers, Isaac Smithers, Kameron Smithers, Cheyenne Stewart, Isaac Whitaker, Lori Woods, Tori Woods. For more information about the 4-H program contact Tammi Koltveit at 217-285-5543 or email koltveit@illinois.edu

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Jessica Bolton, left, Dr. David Glasgow, Joanna Stay, Holly Jones and Chris Wassell show off the Polycom machine that can connect them with a neurologist at no extra cost to the patient if he or she is suffering from a stroke.

Illini designated Emergent Stroke Ready Hospital Illini Community Hospital was recently designated as an Emergent Stroke Ready Hospital (ESRH) by the Illinois Department of Public Health. “This designation means potential stroke patients can be transported and seen at our facility,” Holly Jones, administrative director of clinical services at Illini, said. “Through our stroke telemedicine agreement with Memorial Medical Center in Springfield and our trained staff and state-of-theart equipment, we are able to provide emergent stroke care to the community.” According to information obtained from the Illinois Hospital Association, the Illinois General Assembly unanimously approved legislation allowing the creation of stroke systems of care in Illinois in 2009. In January of this year, the Illinois Department of Public Health released the hospital stroke center designation form, which allowed hospitals to voluntarily pursue stroke center designation as either a Primary Stroke Center or Emergent Stroke Ready Hospital. Illini is one of the first 10 Critical Access Hospitals in Illinois to be designated as an ESRH. “The process to become a designation ESRH is very extensive and took a good deal of time and effort,” Jones said. “I would personally like to thank JoAnna Stay, our Director of Clinical Services, and Chris Wassell, Supervisor of our Emergency Department, for the many hours they dedicated to making this a reality for Illini.”

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The application process included putting together policies related to emergent stroke care, proof of the ability to conduct brain image testing, proof of having a certified hospital laboratory and proof of agreement(s) with hospital(s) that have board certified or board eligible neurosurgical expertise. Without the designation, ambulances transporting stroke patients would be allowed to bypass hospitals not designated as ready to treat stroke patients. “As always, we are continuously looking for better ways to expand our quality and quantity of care to our community,” said Jones. “As many people know, in instances of a stroke, time spent not receiving the specialized care required can result in severe brain damage and even death. By having a Stroke Ready Facility right here, we are hoping to provide excellent care to all stroke victims in our community.” Illini will have to annually attest to the Illinois Department of Public Health their continued compliance with criteria outlined in the statute and the regulation. “We’re extremely proud of the designation that has been given to our facility,” Jones said. “At the same time, with the designation comes added responsibility of constantly being able to improve upon our practices and procedures when it comes to working with stroke patients. Our staff has accepted that challenge and are pleased to be offering this service to our patients.”

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