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Pikeland budget nearly balanced.

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Corn Carnival royalty.

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Movies in the Park Saturday.

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Sports

Saukees take a loss.

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FAA insists on tree removal at airport

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The Federal Aviation Agency says trees near the Pittsfield-Penstone Municipal Airport need to come out.

City council members learned of the problem Tuesday, Sept. 19 at their regular monthly meeting.

According to Jeff Olson of Hutchinson Engineering, who will oversee the project, there is no exact number of trees but rather an acreage that must be cleared.

“I’d say there are nine to 10 acres of trees that have to removed,” Olson said.

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“If we don’t do it, they will close our airport.”

John Hayden Pittsfield mayor “Some are pretty dense while others just have an odd tree.”

John Hayden, mayor, said the work was not optional.

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An official ground breaking was held Monday morning at the site of the new Ace Hardware store to be built in Pittsfield. Breaking ground were, left to right, Stan McDonald, contractor; Sam McCann, state senator; John Hayden, mayor of Pittsfield, Lucy Stafford, Rosalee Preckwinkle, George and Lynda Preckwinkle, owners of the new Ace Hardware; and Kay Iftner, Pike County Chamber of Commerce. Also taking part in the event were Bill McCartney, Pittsfield economic development director; Mike Messner of Ace Corporate; C.D. Davidsmeyer, state representative; and John Stafford, a member of the ownership family. The company looks for the facility to be open in early 2018.

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Vol. 175, No. 39

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Harvest season is in full swing in Pike County with combines rolling through corn and soybean fields. Warm temperatures in the last couple of weeks have helped dry fields for area farmers. Drivers are urged to be alert for the presence of ag equipment on the roads and practice safe road-sharing when you encounter combines, tractors and grain trucks.

Updated tax information was reported Monday night by Finance Committee Chairman Jim Sheppard at the regular Pike County Board meeting.

According to a spreadsheet prepared by County Treasurer Scott Syrcle, Sheppard said, “The amount that Pike County would lose from the state’s reduction in the distribution of Personal Property Replacement taxes, instead of the 10.64% I reported last month, we will lose 25% or $31,000.”

Public Safety Committee Chair Carrie Martin reported income for the ambulance system for the month of August at $131,989.49, with bills for the month totaling $293,563.91.

She said the new ambulance has arrived, and is being prepared for inspection so it can be fully utilized as soon as possible. She also stated that Pike County Emergency (See, tax, A2)

First-ever Toby Elledge Invitational track meet receives high praise

By Beth Zumwalt Pike Press The first ever Toby Elledge Invitational cross country track meet received strong accolades from runners, coaches, attendees and city officials last week.

“We had seven full guy teams and four full girls teams,” Adam Singler, Saukee cross country coach and organizer of the inaugural event, said. “We had 28 more runners who ran as individuals.”

Singler said the Saukee team had done some workouts on the course, the first one at the Pittsfield City Lake, but never any full laps.

“I didn’t not have any predictions on time,” Singler said. “The heat had a major impact on race times. I am curious to see what the times would be like if it was nice weather, 60s-70s.”

The first race hosted by Saukee cross country in approximately 20 years was named after Toby Elledge, who was a fan of Saukee sports and attended as many as possible. Elledge died early this year.

“He used to come to my house and ask me to find him a motel room, if there was game or meet he thought was too far away for him to drive home,” Jackie Orr, Elledge’s sister, said. “He loved going to all the events and he would be so proud to see you all here today.”

Orr and Elledge’s two other siblings, Janie Stinebaker and Donald Elledge, attended the opening ceremonies where Singler discussed Elledge’s loyalty to the program.

The crowd at the event was large

and many Pittsfield fans could be heard saying, “I’ve never been to one of these before.”

John Hayden, Pittsfield mayor, attended the event and told the city council about it Tuesday evening.

“There was a lot of people out there,” Hayden said. “A lot of visitors who normally wouldn’t see our lake and see how nice it is. This could really help the community.”

Hayden said in addition to the economic boost, he knows of walkers and runners who are using the course giving the high school track, the walking track at Lowry Park and the city streets a break.

Singler said the day went well but says there will be some tweaking before another meet.

“We have such a good venue out there right next to the lake and would like people to go out and use it more,” he said. “Hosting the meet just helps get people out there to see what we have seen all these practices. Minor tweaks would come from how the meet went.

I feel this would be some course work, parking, and communication between us and the city to make sure everyone is on the same page.”

Singler said one of the team goals is to get the lake to become a regional course site as one of the locations that was in the cycle.

Athens won the boys event, followed

by Rushville-Industry, Pittsfield, Auburn, Havana, Beardstown and Franklin.

On the girls side, Athens also took

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The first ever Toby Elledge Memorial Track meet, held Sept. 19 at the Pittsfield City Lake, was a big success both in quality of the meet and the excellent reviews after the inaugural run. Saukee cross country captains Joel Cook, left, and Eli Ten Eyck, right, flanked the siblings of Elledge who were on hand for the opening ceremonies. Those family members are, left to right, Janie Stinebaker, Jacque Barker and Donald Elledge.

first, followed by PIttsfied, Beardstown and Havana.

Eli Ten Eyck was the top finisher for Pittsfield. He finished fifth with a time of 17:20.29; Brian Piper was seventh with a time of 17:55.47. Wyatt McIntyre of Athens took first place with a time of 16:33.11 On the girls side, Kara Williams was the top finisher for the Lady Saukees

with a time of 22:49.95. Sydney Bauer and Chloe Lemons finished seventh and eighth respectively, with times of 23:47.44 and 23:54.30. Winning time for the girls went to Kirsten Huffman of Jacksonville Routt with a time of 20.25.61.

For complete scores and order of finish by both Saukee teams, see the Sports, page C1.

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It’s getting fishy around here

By BETH ZUWMALT Pike Press Pittsfield has taken great strides towards catering to the fishermen in the area and recent announcements should bring smiles to the anglers’ faces.

At the Sept. 19 Pittsfield City Council meeting, Blake Ruebush, a member of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources fisheries division, announced that earlier this summer the IDNR had placed 96,000 two-inch catfish in the Pittsfield City Lake.

Ruebush says there is no minimum size on catfish but there is a six channel catfish per day limit starting April 1, 2018. Currently there is no limit on size or number.

Also discussed was a fall trout fishing day at King Park. This year the Park Board hosted the third annual spring trout fishing day and decided to add an October date.

This year fishermen can hit the lagoon at King Park, Oct. 21 at 5 a.m., the time trout season opens.

Each fisherman, including those using fly fishing gear, must have a valid fishing license and an inland trout stamp, unless they are under the age of 16, blind, disabled or an Illinois resident home on leave from active military duty. The daily limit is five. fire is be left unattended, no burning in ditches.

Currently due to work on the road going to the city’s burn pile, the burn pile is accepting no leaves or other brush and will remain closed after the roadwork is completed due to the dry conditions and neighboring crops.

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(Continued from A1) Management Director Josh Martin has been notified of a grant award in the amount of $20,879.40 to be used to improve the computers and furnishing of the County Emergency Operations Center in the basement of the jail.

Martin reported, and Pike County Environmental Director Jane Johnson confirmed, that the state is mandating a change in the way food inspection has been conducted and reported. As a result, “The changes will include a new inspection form and will be moving away from the grading system that the local food industry is used to,” Martin said.

Agriculture Committee Chairman Fred Bradshaw reported that Animal Control Officer Debbie Lambeth still has a list of nine issues that need to be addressed at the new animal shelter. These include issues of proper ventilation, noise, pipe leaks and signage.

Chairman Bradshaw has brought this to the attention of Mayor John Hayden, as the city owns the animal shelter. Bradshaw told the mayor that there can be no open house at the new facility until these issues are resolved.

In the solid waste report, Chris Johnson stated that 2,000 tons from the Higbee demolition project were taken to the Hickory Ridge Landfill. He stated in the committee report that revenue to the county from the landfill has increased to $383,000 from an earlier average of about $200,000.

The committee report also included a reminder that Pike County clean-up day is Saturday, Oct. 7, from 8 a.m. to noon when Pike County residents can take one car or pickup load of trash to the landfill for free.

The Ag Committee report

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Pikeland budget nearly balanced

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(Continued from A1) port,” Hayden said. “If we don’t do it, they will close our airport.”

The project, including engineering fees, tree removal and clean-up and miscellaneous expenses, will cost $250,000 with the FAA covering 90 percent of the cost.

The state and the city will share the remaining 10 percent evenly. The city’s share should be about $12,000. It will take six months to a year to get it done and be in FAA compliance.

Boundary lines continue to be a problem at JBS United. The business is in the process of being sold and the owners are trying to determine exactly what is permitted and what is not.

“There is a conveyor that runs across the street,” Mike Hollahan, city attorney, told the council. “There was never any permission for that conveyor, but there should have been air space rights given. Also existing are some right of way issues and easements.”

Hollahan said there is no acquisition or release of any property.

“It’s all property everybody thought they owned but in reality didn’t,” Hollahan said.

The city will also consider hiring a new gas department employee and a waste water system operator.

Work was expected to begin on the road running beside the new John Wood facility this week.

“The contractor is going to pour the concrete for the shoulders first, then the roadway itself,” Max Middendorf, city engineer, said.

“That way they won’t have to drive concrete trucks on fresh concrete.”

Mayor Hayden said fall is approaching and with that in mind, he wanted to remind everyone of leaf burning ordinances.

Leaves may be burned from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., no fire is to be left smoldering, no

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also stated that Zoning Administrator Fred Ruzich will be working with State’s Attorney Zack Boren on writing a proposed county ordinance for possible solar farms that might want to build in Pike County in the future.

Road and Bridge Committee Chairman Bryce Gleckler reported that the county is paying half of the cost of replacing a culvert just south of the Burbridge cemetery, with the county’s share being $805. The board also approved a preliminary engineering agreement, not to exceed $71,250, with Hutchison Engineering, Inc. for replacement of an existing structure over the South Prong of Spring Creek in section 27, Spring Creek Township. County Engineer Johnson is also looking into replacing the current boom mower.

Building and Grounds Committee Chairman Rodger Hannel reported on the continuing question of what to do with the lot directly east of the Pike County Government Building.

Max Midendorf of MECO Engineering has agreed to see if he could interest a vendor or vendors to do a free ground-penetrating assessment of the site, since there are many lines, pipes, and much debris buried under the grass at that location.

Hannel also stated that he thought the county should have an emergency preparedness drill for the courthouse and Pike County Government Building.

The meeting began with the annual visit by Pike County 4-H members, under the leadership of Dorothy Wellbourne, who provided cookies and information for the board members.

The meeting was adjourned before 8 p.m.

By MICHAEL BOREN Pike Press Pikeland Unit 10 Superintendent Paula Hawley said in a Sept. 20 budget hearing that the Pikeland budget is “closer to being balanced this year than in the past 5-6 years.”

She presented a budget which shows a deficit of $294,314, but she said that when the “planned spend downs are factored in, the actual deficit will be in the vicinity of $100,000.” These are areas where the board could have levied more in taxes than they actually did.

Board member Richard Myers told her, “The taxpayers thank you for that.”

“I have been very conservative with the budget,” Hawley said. “I have added four categorical payments from the state into the new budget. We should receive six payments, but will be lucky to get four.”

She said that expenditures are about on track for the current fiscal year and that the educational fund is close to being balanced. She added that the district is going to have to look at replacing some busses.

At the beginning of the meeting Hawley announced that three general aid payments had been received from the state and that one more is expected.

She also said that the district is still owed $300,000 from last fiscal year.

All board members were present at the meeting, which began with reports from administrators and introduction of new faculty members at South, Pikeland Community School and Pittsfield High School.

Jacklyn Feldpausch and Callie Wassell gave a presentation to the board about the way Chromebook desktop computers are being used at PHS as an

Daycare providers request additional bus stop

By MICHAEL BOREN Pike Press Amy Harris and Debbie Graham addressed the Pikeland Unit 10 school board at the regular meeting last week about their desire to have a bus stop closer to their day care facilities on Lowry Street in Pittsfield.

They spoke of their concerns about 10 unsupervised children, ranging in ages from 5 to 9, walking along the busy street.

They say the children do not walk single file, as instructed, and that traffic there averages 31 miles per hour, with a posted limit of 25 mph. They say the street is narrow, with no sidewalks, and that 8,000 vehicles per week pass their day care facilities.

Chris Reel, who lives on Lowry Street, said he saw the children getting off the bus recently, and told the board, “It was a cluster (of children), I’m telling you.”

Harris said that she understood that the board had to prepare a “hazardous route report” for the state before a bus stop could be set up less than 1.5 miles from the school.

After the women departed, the board interactive teaching tool in the classroom. In fact, the ladies had the board members interacting in the way that students can do in an actual classroom setting.

At 9:10 p.m. the board went into closed session. When they returned to open session at 9:49 p.m. they announced the following personnel changes: Resignations; Zack Abney, junior high wrestling coach at PCS; Vickie

discussed the details of a hazardous route report. Hawley stated that several factors would make it unlikely that the proposed stop could receive 12 points, as required by the state.

She reported the traffic as 693 vehicles per day, and she said that the posted speed limit is the only factor the state will consider, and that Pikeland has added a bus stop at the intersection of Lowry and Oak Hill Road, which is closer to the day care facilities, but still outside the 1.5 mile limit. Hawley reminded the board that setting up stops closer than 1.5 miles can cost the district, and “really opens up the potential for more and more extra stops.”

The consensus of the board was to add the maximum two “judgment points,” which the board is authorized to add, but which still would put the points at 10 when 12 is required.

Board President Mike Gerard said, “Send it in, and see what they say, maybe we’ll get lucky.”

Phil Hoover moved, and Richard Myers seconded to submit the hazardous route report, and the motion passed unanimously.

Daniels, bus aide, special ed route; and Dee Hoover, junior high track coach, PCS. New hires announced were Dana Buchanan, day custodian, PHS; Diane Hamilton, Pre-K bus driver, noon route; Olivia Joy, hot lunch employee, PCS; Hannah Scranton, bus aide, special ed route; Patti Wheeler, hot lunch employee (2 ¼ hrs/day), PCS; and Cathy Wilson, cheerleading sponsor, PCS.

Pleasant Hill First Baptist Church sponsoring outdoor banquet BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The Pleasant Hill First Baptist Church is reviving an event it started a couple of years ago.

“We had a banquet for people who like to be outdoors a year or two ago with the intentions of making it an annual event,” Don Hannel, pastor of the church, said.

“But somehow it fell through the cracks. It is something we really want to do, so we are bringing it back.”

Hannel said the banquet is not just for hunters.

“It is for anyone who enjoys the outdoors,” he said. “Men, women, children over the age of nine are all welcome.”

The event is free but there will be an opportunity to make a donation and silent

auction items will be on display. All money will go to the church’s mission work.

“It’s going to be informal, just come as you are,” Hannel said. “We want everybody to relax and enjoy themselves.”

The event will start at 6:30 p.m. with appetizers and move on to the main meal at 7 p.m.

“The appetizers portion will give people a chance to mingle and visit with old friends and maybe make new ones,” Hannel said.

“The event is for hunters, hikers, campers, fishermen, anybody who likes being outside.”

The meal will be chili with a a few wild game dishes and other side items such as desserts.

Two nationally known outdoorsmen will share

their testimony throughout the evening.

Jeff Foiles, a local outdoorsman and the 2004 WCA World Goose Calling Champion, winner of the Canadian World Goose and Duck Contest and many, many state and regional contests, will speak.

“Jeff grew up on the Mississippi and Illinois rivers, starting his life of hunting at age 6,” Hannel said.

“He has traveled and filmed across the US, Canada, Mexico, and Argentina for Fallings Skies videos and television show.”

His company, Foiles/ ROK Outdoorz, sells 35 different world championship calls that were designed

by Foiles, along with other hunting products.

Foiles attends the Pleasant Hilll FBC and pro-

claims Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.

The other speaker,Billy Yargus, is from Hannibal, Mo. “My love of Christ and hunting was instilled in me as a small boy,” Yargus says. “I received Christ as my savior when I was 10 years old.”

Yargus said he stumbled in his walk with Christ during his teens and early 20s.

“In 1991 I rededicated my life back to the Lord,” he said. “Five years later I began competing in turkey calling contests. Little did I know turkey calling contests would one day lead me to a hunting-related ministry.”

Both outdoorsmen will give testimony at the banquet. No reservations are needed and all are welcome.

Grave markings this Saturday

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The Sangamon River Chapter, U.S. Daughters of 1812 is having a military ceremony for six veterans of the War of 1812.

Saturday morning, Sept.

30 at 11 a.m., the group will gather at the Simpkin-Brown Cemetery on the west side of Rt.107 just north of the I-72

Pittsfield-Griggsville exit, near Maschoff’s Mill.

Edmond Chapman and Jacob Bradbury will be honored.

At 2 p.m. the group will travel to Martinsburg Township to honor: James Burbridge, Robert Burbridge, John Hobbs and Horatio Lord.

Daughters of War of 1812 soldiers also honored

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include: Pyrena Averett Harper,daughter of John Averett; Mary Burbridge Anson, daughter of Robert Burbridge; Euphemia Richardson Cas, daughter of Robert Richardson; Nancy Butler and Zerellda Butler Capps Brummell, daughter

of William Andrew Butler.

The Burbridge Cemetery is located on the east side of 383 Street, south of 190th Street which connects County Highway 7 (the Nebo Road) with County Highway 11 (the Martinsburg Road.)

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Milton Corn Carnival royalty

Photo courtesy of Liz Lemons

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Abigail Heavner, center, was crowned the 2017 Saukee Homecoming Queen Thursday night at an informal crowning preceding the bonfire. Left of Heavner is Layne Gregory, second runner-up, and at right is Bella Jarvis, first runner-up.

In back are #29 James Gwartney, #40 Cody Guthrie, #81 Duncan Bradshaw and Jacob Bradshaw, golfer, plus senior attendant Alex Robertson-Wise.

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Quinn Corgiat, center, was crowned the 2017 Miss Milton Corn Carnival Queen Friday evening. On the left is Paige Thometz, who was voted Miss Photogenic and on the right is first runner-up Natalee Lemons.

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Noah Gay, left, places a corsage on Michelle Taylor before Pittsfield High School’s Homecoming dance Saturday evening. Several students flocked the courthouse for photos before the annual dance held at the PHS gym.

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The Junior Miss Corn Carnival court consisted of, left tor right, Kaeleah Kindle, Miss Photogenic, first runner-up, Ashlyn Labby, Junior Miss, Quinn Franklin, second runnerup Kearson Booth and Miss Congeniality, Karlee McCallister.

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Little Mr and Miss Milton Corn Carnival winners were, left to right, Baylee Brink first runner up, Cylee McDaniles Little Miss, Bryson Kindle Little Mr and first runner-up, Ty Brink.

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What’s all the commotion?

Can’t you see?! they’ve tied us up and are forcing us to watch this massacre!!

Those animals!!!

Our View COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

The changes just keep coming!

If you ever think that life in Pike County is getting stagnant, just wait.

Before you know it, something new will be popping up.

Earlier this month, we welcomed the official start of a bridge which will connect our county with Pike County, Mo. This week, we saw the groundbreaking for a new Ace Hardware store in Pittsfield.

And don’t forget the recent completion of County Market’s new Haymaker’s facility.

The list goes on. McDonald’s in Pittsfield is planning a major upgrade and the cleanup at the former Higbee School location is finally complete.

In short, the landscape in Pike County keeps changing … and that’s a good thing.

Sometimes it’s easy to sell ourselves short, but the evidence points to a community that pursues its goals, and succeeds.

Too much change can pull a community apart. Not enough change and a community dies.

We’re happy that Pike County takes its time and makes judicious, welcome, community-building changes.

And we can’t wait to see what comes next!

Finish Your Story: By John O ttwell

B reakfast S

ometimes at busy restaurants, you must first give your name, number in your party, and then wait for them to call on you for a seat. The wait is usually not as long as the server says and for that I’m always grateful.

To me, when I have to wait, it doesn’t disappoint me. That usually shows that the food is good and in demand.

I once was in Metairie, La., which is a suburb of New Orleans, and the wait at a breakfast restaurant was 45 minutes.

To me if someone was willing to wait for pancakes for that long they must’ve been some really good pancakes.

The party I was with didn’t want to wait so we left and went to a Denny’s close by. I’ve never let him live that one down. I kept telling him I could go to a Denny’s anywhere. I was in one of the best places to eat out and here I was at a Denny’s.

It cracks me up when I see people come in a restaurant and the hostess will say it’s a 15-minute wait and the people choose to leave. You know that when

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Week of September 27, 2017

Controversy continues over National Football League players kneeling while the National Anthem is played.

1. NFL players have a free speech right to such a protest.

2. NFL is a business. Team owners should prevent players from taking this action.

3. If the general public disapproves, they should stop going to games and stop watching on television.

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Last week's poll results The Cubs just swept the Cards in a three-game series.

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A. I’m delighted that the Cubs won!

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B. I’m devastated that the Cards lost!

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C. The season isn’t over yet – anything can happen.

This poll is not scientific and reflects the opinion of those who chose to respond.

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they reach their destination, unless it’s a fast food joint, they’ve used 15 minutes just to get there.

But in our society we have conditioned ourselves not to wait. What I used to tell my server was, “I used to boil water to make hotdogs and had to get out of my chair to change the channel on the TV. So I’m used to waiting, take your time.”

I was at the Plaza Frontenac Mall several years ago waiting to eat at a Pasta House restaurant. The person seating people called out,”Claven, Cliff, party of two.” I busted out laughing as the guy walked by me. I told him, “Now, that’s funny!”

For those of you who don’t know who Cliff Claven was, he was the mailman on the popular sitcom “Cheers.”

As the years passed it became increasingly frustrating for me to be in line waiting only for the server to call Don, Shaun, Tom, or another John and I’d mistakenly walk up. My remedy for this problem was to use Cliff Claven for the name to be called. Not too many Cliff

Clavens in the world.

So I used Cliff when I ate out or was buying my omelette at a Strattons Cafe by my house.

I didn’t really think much about it until a couple of years ago I was getting my omelette and one of the waitresses said, “Good morning, Cliff.” I said, “I’m not really Cliff. You see, it’s hard to hear John in the back sometimes and so there used to be this sitcom, you know, Cheers?”

And then I realized my server was only twenty-one years old or so and she was too young to know what I was talking about. So I just asked for my coffee cup and poured myself a coffee.

So if you ever see me in the mornings getting a coffee and call me Cliff I won’t mind, that’s what some of the waitresses call me. n John Ottwell graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1984 and lives in Shrewsbury, Mo. His website is www.

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Guest Column: By Jim N owlan

world may be passing

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worry that much of the world is in the process of passing America by, and that most of us are either unaware of same or are resigned to our fate.

Over recent years, I have taught American government for six-week periods at Fudan University in Shanghai, one of their top schools. This past week I hosted one of my former students in Chicago and rural Stark County, prior to his resuming graduate studies at Stanford.

Xudong Yang, 22, is bright as a new penny, outgoing and has a great sense of humor. He has been working his tail off to succeed since grammar school. He told me he worked morning through evening and had no time for outside, extracurricular activities. Many, many Chinese young people are doing the same, strongly encouraged, even pushed, by their parents. They are hungry for success, and the things we take for granted.

Xudong told me he attended an elite high school for seven classroom hours a day, 230 days a year (half days on Saturday). In Illinois and most states, students are in school about six hours a day for 175 or so days. I figure my former student spent the equivalent of 1.6 more years in high school, based on classroom time, than does

the typical American student.

You think he didn’t learn more math than most American students?

While in Chicago, Xudong asked if we might visit the University of Chicago, a school right up there with Stanford (the Chinese are captivated by top rank and status). Walking among the English gothic buildings on the handsome campus, we saw lots of Asian students; rarely did we see blacks or Latinos walking between classes.

Xudong reports from his friends that there are so many Chinese at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign that whole dorms are occupied by his countrymen and women.

Based on test scores, many top American colleges could fill their whole incoming classes with Asian students.

Soon, top Chinese students may prefer to stay at home for their higher educations. China is pouring huge money into new and better campuses, laboratories and top-flight faculty. Between 1998 and 2012, Chinese enrollment in higher education increased from 6 million to 24 million, compared with 20 million college students in the US in 2017.

All this while in the US, especially in the Midwest, we are disinvesting in higher

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education. This month the Washington Monthly magazine is running a major piece about the looming decline of the public research university, especially the flagships in Wisconsin, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio—and Illinois.

The land grant public universities established by Congress and Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War became founts of cuttingedge scientific, engineering and medical advances. I have mentioned before how the Internet web browser was basically created at the University of Illinois, just one of countless examples from our public research universities.

According to Jon Marcus of Washington Monthly, state cutbacks at our midwestern research universities have allowed elite universities on both coasts as well as in Texas to poach our star faculty, their multimillion-dollar labs and bright grad students.

I am just getting into the 2016 book, “The Complacent Class,” by economist Tyler Cowen. He says Americans overall, up and down the economic ladder, have lost our dynamism. I would say hunger. As if, since tomorrow will be pretty much like today, which was okay, why worry, why hustle?

Maybe Cowen and I are wrong. Two decades ago, many thought Japan would

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be the world-beater, but that country has stalled since.

And Japan, where population is shrinking, has less than half the population of the US. China, and India, are different. Together those countries have about eight times our population. They have many more honor students than we have students!

What if a serious presidential candidate declared he or she would require us to go to school year-round (to reduce significant learning loss) and maybe longer each day and year? And that the candidate would raise our taxes to pay for it?

I expect he or she would be hooted off the speaker’s platform.

What to do?

In addition to investing more, rather than less, in education at all levels, I think the US must attract the absolutely best and brightest from wherever in the world, to create and discover right here. We may be in decline, yet we still offer a very attractive setting in which to achieve, for the benefit of all of us. n Jim Nowlan is a former state legislator and former senior fellow at the Institute of Government and Public Affairs at the University of Illinois. He has worked for three Illinois governors.

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Wednesday, September 27, 2017, Pittsfield, Illinois

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The Coonridge Digest: Freida Marie Crump

‘Make believe’ on a mission Greetings from the Ridge It was some of the best advice I’d ever received. I was traveling into town with my friend Zelma and we were running late for a meeeting. I’d just rounded a curve, and Boom!, a pickup truck pulled out right in front of me then proceded to piddle down the highway at 40 mph with a stream of traffic backing up behind us. I was fuming, the clock was ticking, and the little red truck was enjoying the scenery at a snail’s pace. Seeing the color creeping up my neck, Zelma said, “Freida, pretend it’s your grandpa.” It worked. I liked my grandpa and the only time his Buick’s speedometer creeped over 50 was when he was spinning his wheels in a snowdrift.

So I adopted this cool-down therapy whenever someone riles me. In fact, I’ve shorted the procedure to P-I-G, Pretend It’s Grandpa. I loved my grandmother equally so when I’m miffed by a fellow female I substitute Granny. My first need for the PIG came almost immediately when Herb and I flew to Alaska last summer. The offending lady in question had hauled aboard a carry-on that was as big as the luggage that I’d paid for and when

she began trying to cram it into the overhead bin across from me her ample behind was less than an inch from my retreating face. She’d “Umph!” and her backside would whack my shoulder. She’d let out an “Argh!” and her lateral mound of flesh would swing my direction like a wellpadded wrecking ball. I was just about to pull out my ballpoint and test the resiliency of her back balloons when I thought, “PIG!” Pretend it’s Grandma. Of course my grandmother never carried around this amount of poundage in her trunk, but the very thought of my own granny struggling with her luggage was enough to calm me until we got to Vancouver.

Herb and I were waiting in line to see a show at Branson last month when a tour bus pulled up. I like tour busses.

They don’t cause any special harm, they save the gas expense of driving 40 cars, and they’re generally inhabited by senior citizens intent on enjoying the autumn of their lives. And such, I suppose, was the case with this group except for their tour director who hopped off the bus, shouted, “We don’t need to wait!” and then herded her hoard of passengers directly in front of those of us who’d been waiting for a half hour in the Ozark sun. I have no

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o I adopted this cool-down therapy whenever someone riles me. In fact, I’ve shorted the procedure to P-I-G, Pretend It’s Grandpa. doubt that the theatre had some sort of arrangement with touring groups, but a simple explanation if not an actual apology to the rest of us would have gone a long way to keep me from uttering, “PIG” under my breath. Actually, it wasn’t under my breath and it caused some of my fellow waiters to murmur, “Amen!”

I’ve heard that people who pay for therapy sessions are required to return for further reinforcement and perhaps it was my fault for not returning to Zelda for a second dose of treatment, because my PIG remedy has been sorely taxed over the years. There’s something about people when they travel that can bring out the worst in us. Writing in USA Today, Michael Brein, a psychologist who specializes in travel, said, “In this state people are highly reactive and self-focused.

They are hyper-vigilant about potential threats to their comfort or safely and they don’t care about anyone else.” Amen to that, Michael, but why do they all seem

to travel on the same planes, boats, and trains that I do?

Sometimes it works and sometimes you just have to deal with it. I came home last night to find that Herb had spent the afternoon shelling pecans on the living room rug. When I walked across the floor it sounded like a tap dance contest in Meramec Caverns. His boots were stranded in the middle of the kitchen floor and the remains of his trying to make coffee started at the sink and ended up somewhere near the trash bin. I stopped, took a breath, and said to myself, “Pretend it’s my grandpa.” Didn’t work. Even at 90 years old Grandpa wouldn’t have made a mess like that.

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: SNOW AND SLEET ON SEPTEMBER 25 150 Years Ago Sept. 26, 1867 We have just returned from the fair grounds just south of Pittsfield, and report the prospect of a big fair very flattering. We predict the fair will be success, notwithstanding the busy time with farmers and the state fair next week.

Recently a man came to Pittsfield to get a marriage license. He got the license and a good deal more. He got drunk and into the calaboose, and he was scheduled to be married that night. After a few hours of confinement, he pled earnestly with the stern officers of justice for his release, and they, taking pity on the poor prisoner, released him. We hope he arrived in due time, although he was in a dreadful poor fix for marrying.

125 Years Ago Sept. 28, 1892 The mercury has registered 92 degrees in September, within two degrees of any day in August. Wheat sowing is pretty well over.

The grasshoppers and other pests, together with the dry weather, are pretty tough on early wheat.

The Pleasant Hill public school under the management of Prof John Clark and assistants is in a very flourishing condition with a very large enrollment of pupils.

The city dads of Pittsfield have bought a vertical steam pump with a 36 inch stroke for $575, to be put in the well and be in operation in ten days. This

will pump water and also generate electricity for the city.

The Congregational Sunday school had a treat last Friday in the form of a free stereopticon show.

Mr. Emerson, their pastor, has procured a fine lantern and set of views, which he very kindly gave them the benefit of.

Some colored people are holding camp meeting in Bryant’s grove near Baylis.

They will remain over next Sunday.

The Pittsfield Conservatory of music opened Sept.

12, with even a larger number of pupils than was expected.

100 Years Ago Sept. 26, 1917 The second contingent of Pike soldiers for the new national army, which will soon number 650,000 men, departed from Pittsfield Thursday afternoon. The quota for Pike is 70 men, who are going to Camp Taylor, near Louisville, Ky. A bunch of pretty ukulele players of the high school serenaded the 70 Pike County drafted men at the Mansion House the night before they left for Camp Taylor, and a parade took place the day of departure. Thank God for such material from which to form an army that “the world may be safe for democracy.” Great God. It IS good to an American.

Every girl in the crowd seemed to have a sweetheart among the soldiers, either bona fide or adopted on the spur of the moment.

The mothers cried—it has always been so.

Visitors at the state fair at Springfield were particularly impressed by the remarkable display made by Pike County. The county had a booth, which advertised it from end to end of the state. The display was under the direction of C.A. Nobis of Barry, who is an expert in arranging farm displays.

The report of the Farmers State Bank of Pittsfield shows a total of resources of $593,365.47.

Ed Myers, El Dara, and Eva Baughman of Summer Hill, surprised their friends by going to Louisiana, Mo. where they were married.

The apple pickers at the J. R. Williams orchard at Barry struck for higher wages. They were getting $2 per day and wanted $2.50. The women in the shed were getting $1.50, and they struck for more money also.

A large crop of cane promises a bountiful supply of sorghum for the winter and combined with the crop of buckwheat, will insure lots of us some good nourishment for the coming winter.

The steamer Dubuque of the Streckfus line sunk at Hamburg. The boat had been carrying apples in the Calhoun trade to St. Louis.

75 Years Ago Sept. 30, 1942 A snowstorm last Friday, September 25, started old timers to harking back, but none of them could recall a snowstorm as early in the

season. Snow, sleet and rain, with an occasional flash of lightning, made a weird scene. Snow lingered in sheltered places in Pittsfield for several hours.

Temperature readings of 26 to 29 degrees were reported over the county.

Bill Lasater tells us it has snowed every month so far this year, excepting June, July and August. “Nine months of winter,” says he “is something to write home about.”

The clinic for crippled children held at Illini Hospital took care of 26 children from seven counties: Pike, Schuyler, Scott, Greene, Adams, Calhoun and Brown.

Objections to taxes levied by school district 88, the Pittsfield grade school, for 1941, were filed in the county court. The amount of money involved in these objections is not large, but when the case is decided it should clear up the legality of district 88 levying taxes in excess of statutory limit of $1.

The Saukees were defeated by the Roodhouse railroaders here Monday night by the score of 18 to 7. The game was postponed from Friday, due to a heavy rainfall, which made playing conditions impossible.

50 Years Ago Sept. 27, 1967 Park Board Chairman George Ed McGann recently honored Bentley Caughlan and Ralph C. Gray for long and devoted service to the Pittsfield park board.

They both have been on the board since its formation in 1938. Also honored was Mrs. Myer Shulman, who has taught swimming lessons and lifesaving classes to hundreds of youngsters, all without pay.

A 51-year-old Hinsdale man made an emergency landing in a cornfield somewhere in the Sny area near Pleasant Hill. George Schuster quickly found the plane after circling near the Pleasant Hill area.

“Living Doll” is the name given for the newest hair style for the fall.

Members of the Pike County Hairdressers Association heard about it at a recent meeting held in the shop of the association’s president, Mrs. Vernice Johnson of Pittsfield.

The Perkins Chapel at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Tex. was the setting Friday for the wedding of Miss Ann Kristin Berry and Roland Peter Miller, both of Dallas.

The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. E. Frederick Berry of Pittsfield, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Miller of Lufkin, Tex. 25 Years Ago Sept. 23, 1992 Nikki Dunmire, 16, daughter of Ed and Mary Dunmire, is the new Griggsville Apple Festival queen. First runner-up was Chanda Spurgeon, 16.

Alicia Urven, also 16, was second runner-up.

Susan Browning of Chambersburg is the Pike County campaign coordi-

nator for John Shimkus, Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives from the 20th Congressional district.

Demolition work is in progress this week on the former Nebo School building, now owned by the Nebo Community Club.

Demolition for the classroom section is set for Monday, Sept. 28.

Carlinville spent most of Friday night trying to catch Saukee Tom Hart, who rushed for 129 yards and a touchdown as the Saukees improved to 3-0 with a 13-3 win over the Cavaliers. So far the Saukees have a 14-quarter streak of yielding no touchdowns.

Craig Davenport was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout in a ceremony Aug. 29 at the First Christian Church in Pittsfield. For his Eagle Scout service project Craig planned and directed the renovation of the northeast parking area of King Park.

10 Years Ago September 26, 2007 County Zoning Administrator Gary Todaro submitted his letter of resignation to the County Board. He says he is spending more time at his job at Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials.

The Pittsfield Saukees defeated Pleasant Plains Friday night by a score of 18 to 0, improving the Saukees record to 3 and 1.

■ Pickings from Pike’s Past is compiled by Michael Boren.

Guest Column: By Anna Johnson

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Farm bill could help many

o you care about soil health, clean water, and farmers’ ability to make a living and steward their land? Time to tune in.

Congress has started work on the next farm bill, and now is when they need to hear from you: the voters.

The next farm bill offers a major opportunity to support conservation through the crop insurance program. Crop insurance is a must-have for most farmers. Linking crop insurance to conservation is therefore a

smart way for Congress to invest taxpayer dollars in supporting farmers and strengthening stewardship of natural resources.

However, many farmers may be hesitant to use conservation practices due to confusing crop insurance regulations. They may ask, “Does planting cover crops impact eligibility?” Congress could eliminate this barrier by making clear that all conservation activities count as good farming practices under crop insurance.

The farm bill could also strengthen the

tie between farmers’ conservation practices and their eligibility for crop insurance subsidies. Congress already passed a measure requiring farmers with highly erodible land or wetlands to meet a conservation threshold in order to receive crop insurance subsidies. It makes sense to expand this and offer a higher crop insurance subsidy to all farmers who practice conservation. These individuals are preserving the land for future generations.

Whether you are a farmer or not, every-

one has three representatives in Congress: two senators and one congressperson. All three will eventually vote on a farm bill.

Let your lawmakers know today that conservation is important to you. n Anna Johnson writes for the Center for Rural Affairs, a private, non-profit organization working to strengthen small businesses, family farms and ranches, and rural communities. She can be reached at annaj@cfra.org.

Guest Column: By Scott Reeder

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everal years ago, I was trying to give my then-7-yearold daughter a lesson in patriotism and the proper way to care for the U.S. flag.

I explained that the flag should never touch the ground.

I added if it becomes worn or tattered, it should be destroyed with dignity either though burial or by giving it to a patriotic organization, such as the Boy Scouts or the Veterans of Foreign Wars, to be ceremonially burned.

My daughter gave me a perplexed look and asked, “Daddy, how can you bury a flag without it touching the ground?”

Home of the free It’s good to know that my daughter is the best kind of patriot -- a questioning one.

Patriotism is not blind obedience to a government, but adherence to shared values of our Constitution.

And patriotism most certainly isn’t just observing a particular ritual or custom.

That’s why I’m not the least bit ruffled by Sunday’s protest by professional football players.

Some took to a knee to protest the continued racism in this country. Others locked arms as a sign of solidarity and some remained together in their locker room as

the National Anthem was played.

And, yes, some stood and saluted.

The players who took to a knee weren’t dishonoring the flag; they were living out one of the freedoms it represents.

Free speech is the lubricant that keeps our democracy in motion. And it is the foundation that all other liberties rest upon.

Our Founding Fathers knew this when they drafted the U.S. Constitution: the only speech in need of protection was speech that some people found offensive.

Unfortunately, this appears to be a lesson lost on our president.

Donald Trump said at a political rally in Alabama that any football player who disrespects the flag by not standing for the anthem is a “son of a b----” who should be fired.

Mr. President, isn’t a decision on whether someone should be fired up to their employer, not the government? So, just butt out.

American democracy is tougher than anything that happens on a football field. After all, men and women have died for the freedoms that that flag represents.

Democracy isn’t threatened by football players exercising free speech; it’s threatened by demi-

gods who would deny that right to those with whom they don’t agree.

As President Ronald Reagan once noted, ours is the only national anthem that ends with a question: “does that star-spangled banner yet wave o’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?" n Scott Reeder is a veteran statehouse journalist. He works as a freelance reporter in the Springfield area and produces the podcast Suspect Convictions.

He can be reached at ScottReeder1965@gmail.com.

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Charlotte Jones Charlotte Ann Jones, 83, of Pearl passed away Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017 at Liberty Village in Pittsfield.

She was born Feb. 23, 1934 in Pearl to Cecil and Hazel Cawthon Jones. She married Jim Jones June 13, 1987 in Lil Fesler’s Home in Pittsfield, and he survives.

Charlotte attended the Pearl School and was a cheerleader for 8 years. Eventually, Charlotte took over the family business, Jones Poultry, from her parents. She and her sons increased business over the years constantly improving operations while always maintaining the highest standard of quality and freshness. Because of this, Charlotte received the ”Business Woman of the Year” award from the Chamber of Commerce. She enjoyed puzzles, scrapbooking, and making greeting cards. She and Jim loved music and dancing, it was their life. She also liked trav-

eling places, some of which include Florida, Hawaii and the Netherlands. A highlight for Charlotte was traveling in a hot air balloon. She was raised in the Pearl Christian Church until she moved to Greenpond. She was also a past member of HCE and a Red Cross volunteer for 10 years.

She is survived by a son, Danny Bess of Pearl; a daughter-in-law, Sue Bess of SC.; 5 step children, Jamae Jones of Springfield, Terry (Dennis) Jennings of Pittsfield, Pat (Craig) Barber of Waverly, Larry Jones of Pittsfield, and Martin Jones of Pearl; grandchildren, Kristen Bess of Quincy, Brant Bess of Pittsfield, Brooke Bess, Cole Bess, and Hayden Bess, all of SC.; 12 step grandchildren and 15 great step grandchildren.

She is preceded by her parents, a son, Mark Bess and a brother, Dean Jones.

Funeral services were

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held Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017 at 1 p.m. at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Pastor Lyndle Taylor as officiate. There was a visitation prior to the funeral from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial was held at Greenpond Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Greenpond Christian Church. Online condolences may be left at www.nieburfh. com. Niebur Funeral Home has been entrusted with the services.

Evalyn Worthington Evalyn Gail Worthington, 94, of Mt. Sterling passed away at 2:33 a.m. Monday, Sept. 25, 2017 at Heritage Health, Therapy and Senior Care in Mt. Sterling.

She was born Dec. 14, 1922 in Pike County, the daughter of Charles Arthur and Flossie Hazel Dean.

She married Arthur Glenn Worthington July 23, 1949 and he preceded her in death Sept. 22, 2010.

Mrs. Worthington worked for Franklin Life Insurance Company in Springfield for 35 years, retiring in 1988.

She then worked at Mt. Sterling IGA for 10 years.

Evalyn attended Pike County Schools. She was a member of the Timewell Christian Church and had also attended the Mt. Sterling First Christian Church. Evalyn enjoyed volunteering for several years at the Cornerstone Christian Church Wednesday after school program and

always enjoyed visiting with her many friends, especially at the ice cream socials in the area.

Survivors include several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews including, Sharon (Gary) Williams of Pleasant Hill, Theresa (David) Geisler of Mt. Sterling and Rodney (Debbie) Ingram of Springfield.

She was preceded in death by her parents, 1 sister Carolyn Ingram, 2 brothers Alvin and Arthur Winn Dean and 1 nephew Randy Dean.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27 in the Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling with Dr. Steve Griffin, Pastor Matt Haberman and Pastor Steve Surratt officiating.

Burial will be in the Mounds Cemetery near Timewell.

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served as the Secretary. She was a huge country, bluegrass, and gospel music fan and enjoyed attending many concerts.

She is survived by her son, Derold (Nanette) Manker of Springfield; her daughter, Mindy (Bill) Newman of Pittsfield; two grandchildren, Dustin (Megan) Newman of Pittsfield and Nikki (Corey) Grohler of Buckley; and four great grandchildren, Aden Grohler, Eli Grohler, Conner Newman, and Cassidy Newman; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, William Manker; a niece, Susie Ruble; and a brother, Donald Ruble.

Graveside services were held at 12 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21 at the Blue River

11 a.m. until the time of services Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the Timewell Christian Church or the Mt. Sterling First Christian Church.

Condolences for the family may be left on line at www.hendrickerfuneralhome.com.

The Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling is in charge of the arrangements.

5 years. Raymond enjoyed trips to the Casinos in Alton and St. Louis, and in earlier years, he and Lucille loved to travel, especially trips across the country. Also, after getting discharged from the Navy, he earned his private pilot license for a single engine aircraft. Raymond was a member of the Milton Christian Church where he served as a deacon for many years and belonged to the Milton Masonic Lodge.

He is survived by two sons, Raymond P. “Ricky” (Linda) Gress of Griggsville and Randell K. “Randy” (Marilyn) Gress of Milton, one daughter Joy Elaine Heathman of Shreveport, LA, five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Also surviving are one brother, Warren “Snook” Gress and one sister, June Bryant, both of Kansas City, and his long time special friend, Gladys Boren of Granite City.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Lucille, seven brothers, one

church communities in Pike County, South St. Louis, Kansas City, and Pittsfield.

She was also an avid baseball fan, cheering for and attending many games of the St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Royals. She even name one of her cats for the Royals All-Star second baseman Frank White.

She dearly loved cooking and baking for large family gatherings, including mini chocolate chip cookies, and many, many family wedding cakes. She sewed all of her life, and made hundreds of flannel baby blankets.

She is survived by her sister, Lois Franklin of Pittsfield; her brother-inlaw, Carroll Borrowman of Pittsfield; and her six nieces and nephews, Ellen (Steve) Lowe of Pittsfield, Paul Borrowman of Pittsfield, Laura Johnmeyer of Louisiana, MO., Andrew (Sheryl) Borrowman of Nebo, Daniel (Jackie) Borrowman of Pittsfield, and Jane (Rick) Kulow of Charlottesville, Virginia; and

numerous great and greatgreat nieces and nephews.

Roberta is preceded in death by her sister, Evelyn Franklin Borrowman.

Funeral services will be held Friday, Sept. 29 at 11 a.m. at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Burial will be at Nebo Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. prior to the funeral at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the New Testament Church in Pittsfield. Condolences may be sent to www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home has been entrusted with the services.

Harvey D. Andres, 86, of Winchester, passed away Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017 at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville. He was born July 11, 1931 in Scott County to Harvey and Pricilla McEvers Andres. Harvey married the love of his life, Janice JoAnne Schmidt, 63 years ago Sept.

4, 1954 in Pittsfield, and she survives.

Harvey graduated from Bluffs High School in 1948.

He helped his dad on the farm until entering the United States Army, where he served from 1951 until 1953. While in the service, he was stationed in Korea during the Korean War serving as a bulldozer operator for building airports. After his honorable discharge from the Army, he went back to farming and raising livestock. Harvey

’lived’ to farm. He and Joanne moved into their present home in 1958 and Harvey continued to farm until his retirement in 2016. He enjoyed going to auctions and collecting antique tools. He also loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, who meant the world to him.

He is survived by his wife, Joanne Andres; one son, Dan Andres of Winchester; a daughter, Deanna (Brad) Bell of Roodhouse; four grandchildren, Jeremy (Michelle) Andres of Jacksonville, Heather Kunkel of Bluffs, Kyle (Jennifer) Andres of Naples, and Deelany Bell of Roodhouse; a sister, Bonnie (Thomas Rogers) Jefferson of Roodhouse; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter,

Morgan Bell; and one infant sister, Neva Jane.

Per his wishes, there will be no services at this time.

Memorials are suggested to the Scott County Animal Rescue.

Online condolences may be left at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Donna French Donna Marie French, 63, of Pittsfield died Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.

Cemetery with Don Crater as officiate. There will be no visitation. Memorials are suggested to the Blue River Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Raymond ‘Rick’ Gress Raymond “Rick” Wilson Gress, 93, formerly of Milton, passed away Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 at Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy. Raymond was born April 22, 1924 in Bethel, KS. to Cleveland and Mary Haff Gress. He married Lucille Parks May 10, 1947 in Milton and she preceded him in death.

Raymond served in the United States Navy from 1943 until 1946 where he operated a crane at the shipyards in the South Pacific during World War II. He was a lifelong grain and livestock farmer in Montezuma Township until his retirement. Raymond enjoyed all sports, but especially golf, in which he received many awards, and bowling, winning first place in leagues he played on. He also liked to play bingo and was a basketball referee for the Milton/ Nebo area for many years. He coached girls softball for 15 years, many of those teams winning first place, and coached boys baseball for

Roberta May Franklin, 89, of Pittsfield passed away Monday, Sept. 25, 2017 at Liberty Village. She was born on a farm west of Nebo Oct. 5, 1927, the daughter of Owen and Daisy Franklin.

Roberta attended Nebraska Schoolhouse and graduated from Nebo High School in 1945. She worked as a beauty operator in Pittsfield, then as a telephone operator, and eventually moved to St. Louis to work for Bell Telephone. Her career as an executive secretary with ”Ma Bell”, which eventually became American Telephone & Telegraph or AT&T, spanned decades.

Roberta moved to Kansas City, MO. in the late 1960s and lived there for more than twenty years. Upon retirement, she moved back to Pittsfield and her childhood community. She worked part-time at Casteel’s Color Wheel and drove senior citizens as a volunteer for years.

Roberta was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ and was very active in her

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Donna Manker Donna Lee Manker, 77, of Pittsfield passed away Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017 at her residence. She was born Aug. 11, 1940 in Detroit Township to Rubie and Pauline Ward Ruble. Donna married William C. Manker June 11, 1963 and he preceded her in death Aug. 3, 2000.

Donna loved archery, owning and operating the first archery shop in Pike County with her husband and son. She participated in competitive shooting tournaments and was one of the top shooters in Illinois.

At one time, she was the winner of the Illinois Bow Hunters Jamboree 3D shoot for 11 consecutive years. Donna also enjoyed bowling and played on the Pittsfield Women’s Bowling Association, where she

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Graveside services were held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 18 at the Greenpond Cemetery near Milton with Chaplin David Hall as officiate. Military rites were conducted by the Pittsfield American Legion Post #152 and the US Navy Honor Guard. No formal visitation was held but friends were invited to come to the graveside. Memorials may be left to Milton Ball Park. Online condolences may be left at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home has been entrusted with the services.

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Rokita Shelton Rokita J. Shelton, 78, of Pittsfield, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Sept.

20, 2017 at Eastside Healthcare and Rehabilitation with her daughters by her side, after an extended stay at St. Johns Hospital. She was born Dec. 28, 1938 in New Canton to Floyd and Geneva Ballinger Hurshman. She married Richard Shelton Dec. 1, 1960 in Louisiana, MO. and he preceded her in death March 13, 2008.

Rokita graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1957. Later she attended Quincy College and received an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood in 1981. She waitressed at various restaurants in Pittsfield, then went on to work at the P.N. Hirsch store. She also worked for Wayne Wahlbring, whom she loved working for, at the Pittsfield Hardees and became a manager there.

Rokita then became a teacher’s aide at West Pike and also worked at East Pike before finishing her teaching career in Pittsfield.

During that time she worked at Stark Brother’s in the office and in the early 90’s she worked evenings at the Kepley House. Then she went on to become an activity director at the Pittsfield Manor and stayed there for 10 years before moving to work at Eastside Healthcare and Rehabilitation where she retired in March of 2016.

She was a shining example of hard work, perseverance, kindness, independence, and loyalty to everyone whose lives she touched. Rokita loved to sew and made most of her children’s clothes when they were growing

up. She also had quite the green thumb and enjoyed flower gardening. She had a passion for genealogy and travelled with cousin, Berta to many historical sites.

Rokita was a huge supporter of all school activities; you could say she was the epitome of “Saukee Pride” along with her sports buddy, Toby Elledge. She was an avid sports fan, following the WNBA and NBA, and quite a stat keeper. She also enjoyed watching her children and grandchildren’s sporting events. She followed her granddaughter, Marla, in college basketball and didn’t miss any of her senior year games. She also liked to watch the Olympics and she spent many hours with her good neighbor, Monica. Rokita was a member of the Pittsfield First Christian Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher and an attendant in the nursery. She was a member of Pittsfield Post #152 Ladies Auxiliary, the Pittsfield Moose Lodge, the Red Hat Society, and the DAR. She also was a past board member of JWCC. She was a beloved neighbor and friend to so many in our community, but her family was held before all else.

Survivors include six children, Tammy (Melvin) Gilbert of Barry, Steve Shelton of Dallas, TX., Toy (Troy) Hendricks of Lakewood, CO., Tracy (Laura Pierce) Shelton of Pittsfield, Scott Shelton of Denver, CO., and Stacie (Brad) Willard of Pittsfield; eleven grandchildren, Chris (Sara) Gilbert, Samuel (Melena) Gilbert, Megan Shelton, Terrell Cayo, Bree (Christopher) Madigan,

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Ryne (Rhea) Shelton, Ty (Mai) Shelton, Emma Shelton, Nolan (Angie) Willard, Austin Willard, and Marla Willard; thirteen great grandchildren, Max Gilbert, Henry Gilbert, Eliza Jane Gilbert, Airess Giovingo, Chloe Slaviero, Landon Madigan, Brinkley Madigan, Anthony Shelton, twins Rosemarie Shelton, Loretta Shelton, Marin Shelton, Raleigh Willard, and Norie Willard; one brother, Donald (Nedra) Hurshman; three nephews and one niece.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard Shelton; one infant son, George; a grandson, Cale Shelton; and a grandson-in-law, Jason Cayo.

Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 25 at 10 a.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Pastor Michael TenEyck as officiate. Burial was held at Shearer Cemetery in New Canton. Visitation was held Sunday, Sept. 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the Eastside Activity Fund or Shearer Cemetery.

Online condolences may be left at www.nieburfh.com.

Niebur Funeral Home has been entrusted with the services.

Gary Guthrie Gary Guthrie, 69, of Pittsfield passed away Monday, Sept. 25, 2017 at his home. Gary was born Oct. 9, 1947 to John Wayne Guthrie and Dorothy Elva Brown in Pittsfield. He married Bonnie Guthrie Oct. 25, 1997 at Calvary Baptist in Pittsfield and she survives.

Gary was raised on a farm but later, worked in several tire shops and also managed Marine Gas Station. He went on to become a truck driver for numerous firms.

Gary owned and operated his own truck before driving for Whalen Trucking where he retired from in 2016 after 46 years of truck driving. In his younger years, he liked to drag race with “the boys” and go hunting. He loved fishing and collecting die cast cars and trucks. His favorite was a ‘57 Chevy.

Gary enjoyed going to the boat and listening to Waylon Jennings. He was known to be very meticulous about

his yard and truck, and was noted for taking great care of his equipment. He also really loved spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Bonnie; two sons, Robert (Sharon) Guthrie and Randall (Marjie) Guthrie, both of Pittsfield; two daughters, Kristi Guthrie and Lori (Aaron) Dell, both of Pittsfield; brothers, Donald (Norma) Guthrie and Danny (Lorrie) Guthrie, both of Pittsfield; sister, Elva Hill of Louisiana, MO.; sister-in-law, Peggy Guthrie of Pittsfield; grandchildren, Marrissa, Kayley, Mackenzie, Ashley, Austin, and Brittney; great grandchildren, Jaycee, Ellie, Kylin, Kaden, Issac, and Nolan; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; and three brothers, Paul Guthrie, Clifford Jerry Guthrie, and Lester Lee Guthrie.

Cemetery near Mount Sterling with Pastor Laura Simmons as officiate. There will be no visitation. Memorials are suggested to the Hebron

Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017 at 12 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield.

Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Pittsfield.

Visitation will be held prior to the funeral service from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Blessing Hospice and Illini Hospital Oncology.

Online condolences may be left at www.nieburfh.com.

Niebur Funeral Home has been entrusted with the services.

Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www. nieburfh.com.

Niebur Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Steven ‘Steve’ Scranton Steven L. “Steve” Scranton, 67, of Nebo died Friday, Sept. 22, 2017 at his home.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. at the

Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill. Following the services, cremation rites will be accorded.

Visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 5–7 p.m. at the funeral

Rosalie Davis, 84, formally of Pittsfield, left this world in the early morning hours Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017 at Heritage Healthcare in Jacksonville. She was born Dec. 21, 1932 to her parents, Logan and Madalene Baldwin Weaver, at home on a farm near Nebo. She married Richard Davis July 1, 1953 and he survives.

Rosalie was a graduate of Nebo High School.

She furthered her education by obtaining a degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Aug. of 1970. She spent her career working at health care facilities in Pike County and in Louisiana, MO. Rosalie was a faithful member of the Pittsfield Church of the Nazarene, where she taught Sunday school for over 40 years and sang in the choir.

She loved music and had a beautiful voice, which she shared with her church and community. She enjoyed travel and took many wonderful vacations with her

husband and family. She also enjoyed reading and doing crafts and loved to use vivid colors. But her greatest enjoyment came from spending time with the love of her life, husband Richard, and her children and grandchildren. She delighted in their accomplishments and spent many hours watching their ballgames, plays and concerts. She never met a stranger and often opened her generous heart to help others. She was a woman of strong faith who will be sorely missed by her family and her church.

She is survived by her husband, Richard Davis; three children, Ronda (Richard) Foster, Roseann Haven, and Kent (Tasha) Davis; six grandchildren, Brady and Rebecca Foster, Graham Haven, and Madalene, Gabrielle and Mason Davis.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her two brothers and two sisters, who died in infancy and a son-in-

law, Patrick Haven.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, Sept. 28 at 10 a.m. at the Pittsfield Church of the Nazarene. Burial will follow at the Nebo Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, Sept. 27 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Memorials are suggested to the Pittsfield Church of the Nazarene or Memorial Home Hospice.

Online condolences may be left at www.nieburfh.com.

Niebur Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Lois Liehr Lois Liehr, 94, of Perry passed away Sunday morning, Sept. 3, 2017 at Silverstone Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rolla, MO. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Sept. 30, 11:30 a.m. at the Wilson Cemetery Perry with David Kelley officiating.

Born Oct. 13, 1922 in Perry, Lois was the daughter of the late Ernest and Helen (Geisendorfer) Liehr.

Lois taught second grade for 32 years and extended that teaching, love and attention to all of her nieces and nephews. The last years of teaching were at Sterling.

Lois enjoyed traveling and took her twelfth cruise in 2016 to celebrate her niece’s fiftieth wedding anniversary. She loved and made numerous trips to Germany to verify and research family history and genealogy. One of the trips

to Germany, she shared with twenty family members, visiting relatives and family sites. Lois was an avid gardener (fruit, vegetables and flowers), bee keeper and loved fishing. She attended Dexter school as a youngster and was a supporter of the school in later life. Lois enjoyed family, friends and lived life to the fullest.

Amelia (Susie) Skouby, sister survives in Rolla, MO. She is also survived by seventeen nieces and nephews, great and greatgreat nieces and nephews, other family members and friends. She will be missed by many.

Those preceding her in death include her parents, brothers and sister-inlaws: Leonard and Francis, Paul and Ester, Robert and Georgia, Wilbur and Mary, J.D. and Dorothy, Albert and Janice, sister and brotherin-laws: Francis and Oscar

Okeson, Anton Skouby, niece: Robin Lee Carnhan and nephew: Eric Skouby.

In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to: Crusader Community Health, “Care Within Reach”, which provides excellent health care with dignity for patients, without regard to income, race, nationality or creed. 1200 W. State St. Rockford, IL. 61102 or to the Dexter School: Barb Liehr, PO Box 345 Perry, IL. 62362.

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Memorials may be made to the Nebo Cemetery.

Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is handling the arrangements.

Angela Lynn Taylor, 44, of Pittsfield, formally of Griggsville, passed away at her home Monday, Sept.

25, 2017. Angie was born May 7, 1973 in Pittsfield, the daughter of the late Terry and Robin Callihan of Griggsville.

Angie was a 1991 graduate of Griggsville High School.

She attended John Wood Community College and was a CNA at the Pike County Health Department for many years. She also worked for a time at the Griggsville Estates, Cummings Grocery Store, and the Pittsfield WalMart Vision Center. Angie will be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor and her heart of gold.

She is survived by a son, Brady Adam Taylor of Quincy; a daughter, Cara LeeAnn of Pittsfield; her mother Robin Callihan

of Griggsville; two sisters, Lori (Scott) Bradshaw and Heather (Eric Bolton) Callihan, both of Griggsville; nephews and niece, Brendan Bradshaw, Kalab Bradshaw, Mason Bolton, and Marlee Bolton, all of Griggsville; Grandparents, Robert R. “Bob” and Janet Smith of Pittsfield; aunts and uncles, Bonnie Callihan, Tony Callihan, Robert Smith Jr. and Chris Smith, and Richard and Elaine Smith; many cousins, friends, and coworkers. She will be missed by Trooper, the family dog of many years.

She is preceded in death by her father, Terry Callihan; paternal grandparents, Michael and Elizabeth Callihan; uncles, Mike Callihan Jr. and Gearold Smith; an aunt, Barbara Smith; and a cousin, Gabe Smith.

Funeral services will be Thursday, Sept. 28 at 5 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Peg Ratliff officiating. Visitation will be prior to service from 3:30 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to her children in care of Farmers National Bank in Griggsville. Online condolences may be left at www. nieburfh.com.

James Haney James Daniel Haney, 84, of Pawnee died Sept.

14, 2017, at the Illinois Veterans’ Home in Quincy.

Jim’s family met with friends from 4-7 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 19 at the Pawnee Assembly of God Church, 1001 Eighth St., Pawnee, IL 62558. An addi-

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tional visitation was held at 9 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 10 a.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 20 at the church, with the Rev. A.B. Bennett and Rev. Justin Stout, Jim’s grandson, as officiates. Burial was held at Green Pond Cemetery in Pearl with military honors.

Memorials honoring Jim may be made to the Illinois Veterans’ Home, 1707 N. 12th St., Quincy, IL 62301.

Curry Funeral Home in Pawnee is serving the family of Jim Haney. Online condolences may be expressed at www.curryfh. com.

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By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The Western School Board has approved a $661 expenditure to seed the junior high baseball field. The decision was reached at the regular monthly meeting of the board last Wednesday, Sept. 20.

Rick Shover, head baseball coach, attended the meeting and addressed the board. He said Nathan Bainter had offered to seed the the diamond if the board would purchase the seed. Bainter will donate his time. Shover also mentioned a need for a new backstop, but no action was taken.

The board also heard that a number of items the district is storing are no longer needed and Supt. Jessica Funk has suggested selling the items.

“Last year we had a flood from a broken water line in the home ec room, the lower cabinets were ruined but the uppers are OK,” Funk said. “The insurance company replaced all of them. We are selling the uppers because they are in good shape.”

Funk said district employees will have first chance at the cabinet and

other items on the list and anything not sold will be placed in a “yard sale” next spring.

The district is making room in the old ag shop for a John Wood Community College welding shop.

“Eight students are taking the class now, either in the classroom or online,” Funk said. “But, next semester will be hands on and they will be using the old ag shop. When they are finished they will have a Level One welding degree.

“They can leave this program and walk into a job,” Funk said. “And if they maintain a high enough grade level and want to go to JWCC and get a Level 2, the district will help them with tuition.”

Also for sale is the district’s salad bar.

“The bar was a wonderful thing,” Funk said. “But it didn’t pay for itself.

If we can make sure at some point that it would break even, I’d like to bring it back.”

Funk reported to the board that the buildings and grounds had recently been “walked” and a prioritized list of projects will be available soon.

Expected to be on the list is the floor

of the gym in the elementary school. It will be replaced next summer.

The transportation committee also reported that they are looking at purchasing a white bus as the one the district has now is a leased one. The lease expires in October. Also discussed was replacing the school van.

After closed session the board: n Approved the extension of Kim Pulliam’s leave of absence to June 30. n Approved Shea O’Brien as junior high English Language Arts teacher starting January, 2018. n Approved Carrie Wyatt as high school English teacher for second semester. n Approved Jeremy Walston as transportation director for the current school year. n Approved a contract for Jayson Bryant as the maintenance director for the school year. n Approved a contract for Kathleen Schlueter as Early Childhood Coordinator for the school year. n Approved Michelle Kendrick as the nurse for the school year. n Approved Julie Foster as substitute cook.

Ten 2018 IEC Memorial Scholarships available Adams Electric Cooperative General Manager Jim Thompson has announced that in 2018 the Illinois electric cooperatives will award nine academic scholarships to high school seniors through a memorial scholarship fund designed to financially assist deserving students in the “electric cooperative family.” In addition, a tenth scholarship – to assist with costs in attending an electric lineworker school – will also be offered.

The total of ten scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded in 2018 through the Thomas H. Moore Illinois Electric Cooperatives (IEC) Memorial Scholarship Program.

Five scholarships will be awarded to high school

seniors who are the sons or daughters of an Illinois electric cooperative member receiving service from the cooperative. A sixth scholarship, the Earl W. Struck Memorial Scholarship, will be awarded to a student who is the son or daughter of an Illinois electric cooperative employee or director. Three additional scholarships are reserved for students enrolling full-time at a two-year Illinois community college who are the sons or daughters of Illinois electric cooperative members, employees or directors.

The 10th annual scholarship, the “LaVern and Nola McEntire Lineworker’s Scholarship,” is a $2,000 scholarship that will help pay for costs to attend the line-

worker’s school conducted by the Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives in conjunction with Lincoln Land Community College, Springfield. Sons and daughters of co-op members; relatives of co-op employees or directors; and individuals who have served or are serving in the armed forces or National Guard are all eligible to apply for the lineworker’s scholarship.

“We hope to assist electric cooperative youth while honoring past rural electric leaders with these scholarships,” Thompson said.

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GRIGGSVILLE n Final Demolition Derby of the year at the Western Illinois Fairgrounds Oct. 14 at 6 p.m. Final Point Demolition, Mike Brown Promotions. Trophies for top 5 classes and $8,250 premiums to be given.

Power wheels start at 5 p.m. n Griggsville Perry High School Blood Drive is being sponsored by the Anatomy/Physiology and Health Occupation classes through the Central Illinois Community Blood Center Oct. 6 from 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

The blood drive will be held in the large gym at Griggsville Perry High School. Please call the office at 217833-2352 to sign up for an appointment to give blood. Please note that when donating make sure and bring a valid photo ID. Dependent on the amount of blood units contributed, one or more Senior student will be awarded a scholarship at the end of the school year. n Griggsville-Perry School District will be having a Pancake/Sausage Breakfast in Griggsville Saturday, Oct. 7 from 8-10 a.m. in the high school cafeteria. Free will donation.

Proceeds will go to purchase gifts for the Griggsville-Perry Christmas Kids Program. Questions: please contact Jessica Bunch at the elementary school at 217-833-2352 or by e-mail at bunchj@griggsvilleperry. org.

HULL n New hours for Kinderhook Township Library in Hull. The library will be open from 9 a.m.noon Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

PITTSFIELD n Pike County Health Department will hold the first public adult flu vaccination clinic Wednesday, Oct. 4 from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The clinic will run through the lunch hour.

Please watch for signs to help with parking and entering the building.

For those unable to get out of their car, drive-up service at PCHD is also available. For shut-ins, PCHD Home Health nurses can come to your home and administer the flu vaccination. Please call PCHD at 285-4407 for these services. For more information, contact Nancy Halpin, RN at Pike County Health Department, 285-4407, extension 124.

n A FAFSA Filing Night will be held Tuesday, Oct. 17 from 5-7 p.m. at the Southeast Education Center for high school seniors and their parents. JWCC staff will be on hand to help individuals prepare their FAFSA form. Attendees are asked to bring their 2016 tax information.

Questions may be directed to the JWCC Enrollment Services Office at 217.641.4329 or financialaid@ jwcc.edu. n The Pike County Senior Citizens Center will be hosting a night of Bluegrass Music Saturday night Oct. 7. Music starts at 6 p.m. and the concessions will start at 5:30. All ages are welcome and carry outs are available. n The Pike County Right to Life will hold its annual Life Chain event on the Pittsfield Square this Sunday afternoon, Oct. 1. Participants will stand or sit curbside promoting the idea that all life, born or unborn, is sacred. All who share this prolife view are welcome to gather starting at 1 p.m. to get their posters. Dropins are welcome through 2 p.m. Call Susanne Curry 833-2500 or Angela Lipcamon 285-5483 for more information. n Pike County HCE’s International Dinner is to be held on Thursday, Oct. 12, 6 p.m. at the Farm Bureau Building in Pittsfield. The featured speaker is Joi Cuartero-Austin of Quincy who will share interesting facts about the Philippines through personal stories and pictures. Anyone wishing to attend the meal and program may contact your local HCE unit to register. Everyone is welcome to attend. We cannot accept walk-ins for the dinner but feel free to attend the program. For more information about HCE (Home & Community Education) contact Chairman Mary Eustace at 217-829-4016, Ann Ferguson at 217-285-4077 or Linda Patton at 217-833-2685. n Tim and Tammie Welch are going to be preforming at the Pike County Senior Citizens Center country music show Saturday, Sept. 30 from 6-8:30 p.m. Concessions will start at 5 p.m. with grilled tenderloin sandwich as the featured item along with hot dogs, desserts and soft serve ice cream. Carry outs available. All ages are welcome to attend.

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in and around the Pike County Area

n Fall Library Hour is just around the corner at Pittsfield Youth Library!

There will be a Wednesday class and a Thursday class. Classes start Oct. 11 and Oct. 12. Each class meets once a week for 8 weeks ending Nov. 29 and Nov. 30. Both classes are from 9-10 a.m. Please use the side door off Adams Street. Library hour is for children ages 3 (potty trained) through 5 years. For more information or to sign your child up, please call the library at 285-5232 to reserve your spot as space is limited. n The Pittsfield United Methodist Church partnered with the Nazarene Church are once again sponsoring the Shoebox 5K & 1mile Run/Walk to benefit Operation Christmas Child. The event will be held Saturday, Nov. 4 at 8:30 a.m.

Register by October 25 to ensure a T-shirt. For more information, contact Sue Grigsby at suegrigsby44@ gmail.com. n Operation Christmas Child National Collection Week will be held Nov. 13-20. For further information, please call: 217-723-4036. n Class of 1957 Pittsfield High School 60th reunion Saturday, Oct. 14. Watch for invitation. Be ready for trivia.

ONGOING n The Springfield Vet Center is now offering Readjustment Counseling in Pittsfield. We are currently at the American Legion Post 152 every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Veterans and their families can schedule an appointment by calling 217-4924955 during normal business hours and asking for John Mizer LSW. n St. Mary’s Church classes on the Catholic faith will begin Sept. 11 – All are welcome to attend 7–9 p.m., Mondays. n The Pittsfield Women's Club meets at noon on the 4th Tuesday of the month at the Dome on Madison.

The meeting includes lunch and a program. Membership is open to all women in Pike County. For more information, contact Ann Rine at 217-285-1616. n Calvary Baptist Church of Pittsfield's Helping Hands is held every 3rd Saturday of month from

9-11 a.m.

Please attend.

n Pike County Senior Citizens Center Widows Support Group meets in the Shaw room every 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month.

There also is a monthly card party/ luncheon scheduled for every 2nd Wednesday. The players play Pitch and Bridge and if you are interested please call the center at 217-2854969.

n Bursting Bubbles foundation emotional support group on Tuesdays from 7-8 p.m. at the Barry YMCA and on Fridays from 7-8 p.m. at the Pittsfield First Baptist Church. For more information call 217-335-2961 or go to www.burstingbubbles.org

n Area senior adults are invited to join David and Charlotte Hamilion as they begin their 11th year of multi-denominational Bible Study on Thursday, Sept. 7 at 10 a.m.

Monthly meeting for the fall quarter will be at the Pittsfield Senior Center. It will continue every 1st Thursday morning of the month in the spacious Shaw room from 10-11 a.m. Ample close in parking is available. Bible based studies will focus on the needs of senior adults. A free printed study guide will be provided each month. n Do you have an old cell phone you don’t use anymore? You can donate it to a worthy cause! We will take all donated phones, even if they are damaged. They can be left at the Quanada in Pike County office at 941 W. Washington in Pittsfield. For further information, call 285-6119. n Market on the Green open Saturdays 7-11 a.m. on the northwest side of the square throughout Sept. Fall vegetables, honey, Avon, baked items, dried spices, jellies/ jams, pickles and berries. Vendors welcome! Please call Cindy Lightle 217-883-2619 or just show up. n Home and Community Education (HCE) board meets the first Monday of each month. Visitors and members of HCE are invited to attend the 10 a.m. meeting at the Farm Bureau building. Come see the plans for the new year. n Pike County PAL (Parents of Addicted Loved Ones) Group will be meeting every Thursday evening from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Shaw Room at the Pike County Senior Citizens Center. Please use the back entrance.

For questions call 217-653-6076. n The class of 1961 will have lunch at the Cardinal Inn on the 3rd Friday of each month at noon. Classmates,

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

For more information, call Betty at 217- 285-6191. n Bright Star Methodist Cooperative Parish (Oxville, Florence, Detroit, Griggsville, Perry, and New Salem) county wide Bible Studies for 2017 will be held every Tuesday at New Salem UMC at 8:30 a.m., 10:15 a.m. at Griggsville UMC, and 6:30 p.m. at Perry UMC. This is absolutely free and everyone in Pike County are welcome to attend. Questions? Call Pastor Dave at 217-833-2575. n Free meals served every third Saturday of each month at the Pittsfield United Methodist Church from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Everyone is welcome. Carry-outs are available. n A non-denominational, Bible class meets for one hour on Tuesdays, 2:30 p.m., at the Findley Place Apartments. Dr. Calvin Warpula is leading a study of the book of Romans. Everyone is invited. n Set Free is a non-traditional recovery program for adults (ages 18+), based on doing life together.

Join us for Set Free every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Pittsfield Assembly of God. There is free childcare, from birth-6th grade. Learn more: Set Free Recovery Group on Facebook.com. n The Pittsfield Masonic Lodge meets the second Monday of every month at the Masonic Lodge. n Meals Plus for Seniors serves lunch at noon, Mon. through Fri. at Findley Place. Over 60, meals are based on donations. Call Connie by 8:50 a.m. on the day you would like to make reservations at 217-2856150. Milk and bread offered with every meal.

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Birth

On Thursday, Sept. 21 at 1:44 p.m., a girl was born to Hunter and Cassidy Turner of Nebo.

On Thursday, Sept. 21 at 11:25 p.m., a girl was born to Mike and Anissa Summers of Milton.

Cards of Thanks

THANK YOU To the Pike Co. E.M.T.s, Illini ER staff, friends and family. We thank you for your care, prayers and kind deeds done for our family the past few months. God bless you.

Jim and Carol Bradshaw Jill and Calee Nicholson

THANK YOU In loving memory of Ron Ehlert. Sending you heavenly hugs. Love you, miss you and think of you every day!

Love, Diane Andy and Brandy Emily and Brad Addie and Emma

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E ast P ike

multi - class reunion

A joint reunion of East Pike High School classes 1956, 1957, 1958 and 1959 was held recently at the Cardinal Inn.Attending were: front center: Annabelle Peebles. First row, left to right, Loretta Ottwell Uhe, Margie Wyatt Herkert, Shirley Schlieper Purney, Sharon Mitchel Hawkins, Hank Grubbs. Second row: Irma Norton Hannel, Daisy Cloninger McEuen, Kay Landess Sanderson, Ona Day Schlieper Johnston, Bill Thurmon, Kenny Donohoo, Dorothy Cloninger Seibert, Beth Dennison Wade. Back row, Gale Boren, Howard Thurmon, Delores Kern Neeley, Billy Johnasee, Harold Evans, Terry Vaughn, Don Ranft, Ron Hayden, Leonard Wade.

Collins hold reunion A family reunion was held at King’s Park on Saturday, Sept. 9 for the families of Martha Niffen Collins and Lyndle Collins.

Attending were Janet and Horace Stroud from Vidor, TX.; Audra DeCamp and Julian DeCamp from Louisiana, MO.; Valerie Harris and Jeremy Gwartney from Roodhouse; Ruth Evans, Donnie, Veronice, Courtney and Drake Evans, Alex, Travis, Colton and Pocking from Springfield; Rod and Phoebe

Collins, Amanda Collins, Melissa and Alexis White, Leona and Legena Gratton from Pleasant Hill; Michella Smith from Milton; Zachary Sydney, Amy Walker, Leann Walker and daughter, Pam, Levi King, Chris and Emily King, Hedi Walker, Jim and Marsha Walker, Brett and Brandy Schnellbecher, Sara Schnellbecher, Karissa Sidwell, Brady Waid from Griggsville; Evelyn Hall, Shelby Hall and Craig Hall, Nikki Gully from Barry;

New Salem

Leta Ruble from Jacksonville; Jesse Ray Perry, Ron and Janet Sydney, Ron Sydney Jr., Angela and Rachel Swartz, Jason, Rhonda, Jasmine, Gabe and Freedom Long, Ron and Tonna Long, Larry and Elaine Collins, Dorothy Teany, Johnnie and Pat Collins, Josh Collins, Leroy Collins, Vella Ruble, Charles England, Shirley England, Angie and Colton Purner from Pittsfield.

Next years reunion is planned for the same time.

Rockport

Happy Birthday Layla Damon

We had our last night of revival Sunday night at the Holiness Church in Bowling Green. We had good attendance and a good revival.

Layla Damon will be one year old Sept. 29. She is the daughter of Braden and Janessa Damon and the granddaughter of Doug

and Missy Damon and Ron and Jeanne Edwards of Pleasant Hill.

I would like for someone to bring us some cool weather. I’m tired of it being hot and having to run my air conditioner.

Gary and Sharon Pence of Rockport, just got back from the Ozarks yesterday.

By FRANCES PENCE 217-242-3511 Hope they had a good time.

That’s all until next week. Have a good one and God Bless!

Pleasant Hill

Homecoming is this week at PHHS Most residents realize that it is home coming week with all the “decorations” around town.

Central State Bank is having customer appreciation day Friday with a cookout from 11-? All are welcome.

This Saturday Sept.

30 at 7:30 p.m., the fire department is holding movies in the Pleasant Hill Park Amphitheatre. They will be showing Captain Underpants and Transformers: The La-

st Knight. This is a fund raiser so they are accepting donations and there will be soda, candy and popcorn for sale. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets.

Jamie Smith Kattelman is donating a farm house table to raffle off to raise money to help Nathan and Kyndle (Puterbaugh) Christianer with travel cost and medical costs involved with their son, Bryar. Tickets are a dollar each or six for five. The

By DEBBIE MILLER 217-734-2845 table will be unfinished until winner is drawn on Sept. 30.

Contact Debi Kinscherff for tickets.

Wilma Knight has been having some medical issue.

If you want to send her a card, Veteran’s Home 1707 N 12 St, Quincy, 62301.

Griggsville

Congrats to Eric and Amy Lister!

The GriggsvillePerry school is hosting a pancake and sausage breakfast Saturday, Oct. 7 from 8-10 a.m. in the high school cafeteria. This is a free-will donation event with all proceeds going to purchase gifts for the Griggsville-Perry Christmas Kids Program.

This program is designed to help those in need during the holiday season.

If you have questions or are interested in adopting a child or family please contact Jessica Bunch at the elementary school at 217-833-2352 or by e-mail at bunchj@ griggsvilleperry.org The GP Athletic Boosters are now collecting annual membership dues. Dues are as follows: Family $40; Couple $30; Individual

$20. You may pay your dues to Jill Kunzeman, Jamie Kelley or Bunny Kennedy.

Congratulations to Eric and Amy (Forshey) Lister who were married Saturday, Sept. 23.

We extend our sympathy to the family of Angie (Callihan) Taylor who passed away Monday, Sept. 25 at her home in Pittsfield. Angie grew up in Griggsville and graduated with the Griggsville High School Class of 1991.

Dewayne and Nadine Kessinger, Thelma Butler, and Vicki Norris enjoyed a visit with Bryan and Debbie Hensley, Matt, Nate and Lydia in Elsberry, Mo. on Sunday afternoon.

If you want to get free,

THANK YOU Thank you to my children, grandchildren and great grandchildren for the party they threw to celebrate my 90th birthday. Thank you to all the people who came to visit and celebrate with us. I’m also grateful to the many people who sent cards and well wishes. Special thanks to Mary Ehlert for all the work she did to get the Legion Hall ready and helping with clean up.

Lorene Kline

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

you have to first get honest.- Joyce Meyer

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and other area news Tim and Tammie Welch at senior center Saturday Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Pike County Senior Center in Pittsfield, Tim and Tammie Welch will be having a concert from 6- 8:30 p.m. Admission will be charged each.

Concessions to purchase will be available. Come on out for a good evening of entertainment.

If you see any information that needs to be changed on the birthdays and anniversaries, please give me a call.

Birthdays and anni-versaries for this week: Sept.27 -- Clint Weir, Tasha Kirk, Sharon and Roger Straus; Sept.28 -- Maurice Slater, Nicole Browning, Jon and Kerensa Webel; Sept.29 -- Elizabeth Rudd, Emily Rhodes, Pennie Rush, Penny Tedrow, Bill and Laura Grimsley, Mary Beth and Maurice Slater; Sept.30 -- Debbie Fitzpatrick, Rachel McCaherty, Vanessa Edgar; Oct.01 -- our one and only son Nathan Davis, Shawn Haughey, Carol and Bob Barton, Krista and Kevin Manard Oct. 2 -Candy Evans, John Kroeschel, Sue Dell, Tristin Howard; Oct. 3 -- Barb Chamberlain, Dana Lewis, Scott Butler, Blanche and Lyle Barton, Mike and Bev Palmer.

Congratulations to Elaine and Catlin Young of Springfield on the birth of their first born child Jamie Dwayne Young, born Aug. 2 at home. Everyone is doing fine. Local maternal grandparents are Chris and Steve Shafer of Griggsville.

Prayer request list: April Myers, Bob Garner, Byron Wankel, Brother Joe Gammon, Christine Henthorn, Connie McFall, Dianna Ruble, Emma Burrows, Ed Thomas, Frances Larson, Jack Kirk, Jerry Gully, Josh Bennett, Kaitlyn Fletcher, Larry Armistead, Mark Welch, Mike Peters, Mary Crane, Patty Flowers, Pastor Gary Dice, Rachel Burrows, Richard Kindle, Radar Grim, Roger Robbins, Roger Bonnett, Roger Woods, Sue Yackley, Steve Manker, Ted Waddell, Tom Barger, Valerie Cooper, Wayne Robbins, several unspoken requests, and President Trump and God’s guidance in all his many decisions he makes in behalf of our country and our military and the United States of America.

Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding. He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. Isaiah 40:28, 29 May God continue to bless you with His guidance, His love, His mercy, and His forgiveness.

God is forever with us.

Trivia Answers from Last Week: 1. How many soldiers did King Herod put to guard Peter when he was put in prison? (16)

2. Which U.S. President taught in a school for the blind?

(Grover Cleveland) 3. How many angels came to escort Peter out of prison? (1) 4. How much does a gallon of water weigh? (8 1/3 pounds) 5. People of the church were praying for Peter in prison as a group in whose house? (Mary the mother of John’s) 6. When Peter knocked on the door of this house in question 5, who was the first to arrive but would not open the gate? (Rhoda) Low impact exercise class take place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 - 11 a.m. at the Findley Place Apartments on Jefferson Street in Pittsfield in the common area. These are totally free and everyone is welcome to attend. Give it a whirl!!! You might like it and the fellowship is great!!!

Never too early to start collecting General Mills boxtops for our schools. Check with the various schools to see which ones collect those.

I know Pikeland and South do Pittsfield, as well as Grace Baptist Academy.

Recycling is still going strong in west Pittsfield across from the Bowling Alley Fridays from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30p.m. Only things you need to separate are newspapers.Everything else can be grouped together.

East Pike Lending Library is the place to be on Saturdays from 9 a.m.- 1p.m. You can browse through books galore and either check some out or look through the stacks of giveaway books and take as many as you want of those.Start stocking up for your winter reading.

Can’t get out of the house because of icy roads, but you can stay in and read a good book. Encourage everyone to read!

Trivia questions for this week: 1. Robert Kennedy was chosen to be what political figure by his brother, and who was his brother?

2. What relationship was there between Apostle Paul and the boy that overheard the plan to kill Paul?

3. What is the more common name of a scapula?

4. How many soldiers did the chief captain assign to escort Paul to Caesarea?

5. According to the SaffirSimpson scale, what is the slowest windspeed a hurricane can have?

6. What attached itself to Paul’s hand and he threw it into the fire?

News is always appreciated for this column. Give me a call at the number above with your news.

A few weeks ago Florence Guest House had some unexpected guests that arrived.

Hurricane Harvey’s devastation sent two young men up to Pike County where one of those

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young men has family. The two long time friends moved into Florence Guest House and are planning to stay as new residents. Mayor Nancy Kurpaitis and Florence Guest House is honored to have helped these wonderful young men start their new lives in Pike County.

Wednesday, Sept. 20, a group of 15 from the Pleasant Hill Senior Center met at the Pleasant Hill Park to enjoy a fried chicken potluck meal.

Even though that was one of the hottest days of the summer, they all enjoyed a time of fellowship and food.

Thursday evening, Sept.

2, Steve and I met our granddaughter Jacqueline in Jacksonville where we enjoyed supper and some time together.

Friday evening, Sept. 22, Norman and Susan Shaw took Steve and I to Buck n Joe’s Restaurant in Winchester where we enjoyed a good meal.

Saturday morning, Sept.

23, I enjoyed riding in the Gleckler combine with Harry at the controls where we went several rounds shelling corn on our farm close to our house.

Couldn’t help but think how different things are now than when my Dad George Garner, my grandpa Raymond Capps, and husband Steve did this years ago. I believe Dad and Grandpa would have been totally amazed.

May you all have a great week! God bless.

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Help senior drivers maintain their independence

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Aging men and women who don't want to avoid potential conflicts with concerned family members can take their own steps to ensure they maintain their ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

As men and women age, various factors may affect their ability to drive. In addition to issues with memory, seniors may have failing eyesight and physical limitations, and their reaction time may slow down.

In such instances, seniors' ability to safely operate a motor vehicle may be questioned.

Age alone is not a reliable measure of driving ability, but many of the issues that affect one's ability to safely drive a vehicle tend to appear as men and women near their golden years.

Losing the ability to safely operate an automobile can greatly reduce a person's independence. That is why periodic driver evaluations may be met with some reluctance. Aging men and women who don't want to avoid potential conflicts with concerned family members can take their own steps to ensure they maintain their ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

Schedule a driving safety evaluation When drivers' abilities to operate a motor vehicle become suspect, a thorough evaluation should be scheduled. The evaluation should not be handled by a family physician or family member, but by an unbiased third party like a Certified Driving Rehabilitation Specialist. This is a therapist who has special certification to assist people with disabilities, including older adults, with driving. They can help individuals with adaptive equipment or techniques if driving issues stem from something that can be addressed.

Figure out if the car "fits" the individual A program called CarFit can help drivers assess if their car is suited to their abilities. A team of trained technicians and/or health professionals work with participants to ensure their vehicles are equipped for maximum safety and comfort. A properly adjusted vehicle is as important as one's cognitive and physical abilities. Adjustments can include mirror placement, good foot positioning and sitting at the proper distance from the steering wheel. People can learn about an upcoming event at www. car-fit.org.

Take a driver improvement course Driver improvement courses are provided by various organizations, including some insurance companies. AARP also has a Driver Safety Course to lower the risk of traffic violations, collisions and injuries.

Completion of these courses can help drivers enhance their abilities behind the wheel and may result in lower premiums for mature drivers.

Keep the mind and body fit Regular exercise and a healthy diet can be assets for mature drivers. Mental fitness techniques and brain exercises can improve reaction time, while aerobic and strengthtraining workouts can keep the body in shape.

Driving is one of the key avenues to personal independence. Strengthening seniors' driving abilities is a goal of many organizations.

SPECIAL

Pittsfield, Illinois

Signs of atrial fibrillation and how to treat it Palpitations of the heart or uncomfortable sensations in the chest can be distressing.

Thoughts of heart attack may come to mind, and that anxiety can only exacerbate the situation. While heart attack might be the first thing people think of when experiencing chest discomfort, atrial fibrillation may be to blame for such feelings.

Atrial fibrillation, also called AFib, is a quivering or irregular heartbeat that may lead to heart-related complications. The American Heart Association says that at least 2.7 million Americans are living with AFib. Although treatable, without proper diagnosis, AFib may lead to blood clots, stroke and even heart failure.

Many people with AFib experience no symptoms at all and are unaware they have it until it is discovered during a physical examination. For those who experience symptoms, The Mayo Clinic lists these as some of the more common: n Palpitations, which can be sensations of a flip-flopping in the chest or even a racing feeling. n Fatigue n Reduced ability to exercise n Lightheadedness n Chest pain or shortness of breath n Dizziness and weakness When the heart is working normally, it contracts and relaxes in a beat.

When a person has AFib, the upper chambers of the

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Palpitations of the heart or uncomfortable sensations in the chest can be distressing. Thoughts of heart attack may come to mind, and that anxiety can only exacerbate the situation. While heart attack might be the first thing people think of when experiencing chest discomfort, atrial fibrillation may be to blame for such feelings.

heart, called the atria, beat irregularly. They quiver and do not move the blood into the ventricles in an effective manner. This irregularity can cause pooling or clotting of blood. Should a clot break off and enter the bloodstream, particularly in an artery leading to the brain, stroke may occur.

A proper diagnosis from a physician is needed before treatment can begin. An examination may include an EKG or ECG, which will show the heart's electrical activity as line tracings on paper. The spikes and dips in the tracings are called waves. An EKG will determine if the heart is pumping correctly.

AFib is more common among people with clogged arteries or diabetes and may develop following valve

surgery. AFib also is more common in people with coronary heart disease. As a person ages, his or her risk for AFib increases. Stress also can be a major factor in triggering AFib, according to StopAfib.org.

Once AFib is diagnosed, managing risk factors and restoring a heart to normal rhythm becomes the priority. Doctors use a variety of medications to control heart rate, which may include beta blockers and calcium channel blockers. Medications to prevent stroke also may be prescribed. Surgical intervention may be necessary if medications aren't working.

Atrial fibrillation is a serious condition that requires treatment. Episodes can be managed and treated to help people live healthier lives.

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SPORTS C1 handles Pittsfield/ Saukee golfers Western loses to WC and QND keep their stride Pike Press

Wednesday, September 27, 2017 Pittsfield, Illinois

JACOB BRADSHAW Pike Press The Pittsfield Saukees had two scheduled matches on their week, one match between Mt. Sterling at Mt. Sterling being called due to weather. Scores were not available after this match.

The Saukees did travel to Rushville to compete in the Rushville Invitational

Saturday, and the team total was a 368.

J.D. Gresham led the way with a 42/45 split for an 87. Jacob Bradshaw followed behind with a 51/41 split for a 92. Hayden Gresham shot a 47/47 94, and Griffin VanWinkle posted a 45/50 for a 95.

This total was enough for the Saukees to place fourth.

The Saukees are off until

their match at home, their own Saukee Invitational.

From there, they participate in their regionals at Rolling Greens golf course the following Saturday.

This 18-hole match and previous outings at the regional course should prove to be more than enough for the Saukees to feel comfortable on the course.

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Western Lady Wildcats volleyball team faced some formidable appointments last week.

The girls handled Pittsfield, 25-22 and 25-17 but lost to both West Central and QND. QND, which has a storied volleyball history defeated the Lady Wildcats, 10-25, 9-25 Thursday night.

Haylee Smith had one serve. Tori Predmore had four

and Paige Snyder had two kills.

Haleigh Conkright led the team in digs with 10, while Aftyn Harrison added six.

Harrison led the team in serve/ receive with 18.

Chloe Mellon had one block, nine sets and four sets.

Versus Pittsfield, the Lady Wildcats are led by Harrison with 19 digs, and 10 serve receives.

Premier and Haley Flores each had five kills. Predmore added four aces.

Hayley Smith had five digs and three serve/receives.

Conkright had four sets.

The girls started the week off with West Central.

Conkright had two serves, Harrison had one.

Predmore had seven kills.

Harrison had 13 digs and Haylee Smith added eight.

Harrison also added 15 serve receives. Haylee Smith had five.

Mellon had one block and six sets. Conright had five.

Pittsfield Saukees lose homecoming game

By CADE MCKINNON Pike Press The Pittsfield/ Griggsville Saukees hosted their homecoming game this week against the Athens/Greenview Warriors. The Saukees came in strong but the Warriors came to play.

The final score was 50-18 in favor of the Warriors.

Following the injury of quarterback Noah Mendenhall, Junior Jack Palmer came in and made a huge impact. Palmer finished with 138 passing yards and passed for two touchdowns.

Before his injury finished the night with 30 rushing yards. Mendenhall is questionable for next week following a knee injury.

Cody Guthrie finished the game with 28 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown. James Gwartney ended the game with 117 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns.

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Saukee James Gwartney, #29, gets knocked into what appears to be a summer salt while #34 Derek Neupauer and Alex Reel, #10 try to stop the power running game of Athens Friday night in football action at Pittsfield.

Defensively, the Saukees were led by Derek Neupauer and Alex Reel

who both finished with seven tackles, followed by Nate Hoover, Mike Harris,

and Jack Palmer with five tackles.

The Saukees will be

coming into their next game 0-5 and desperately looking for their first win.

The Saukees will play an away game against the Porta Bluejays next.

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Saukee shirts to go on sale soon The design of this year’s Saukee shirt has been released.

This year features all of the Saukees who have achieved all-state or all-American honors. It also shows focus of the Saukee football team’s goal of serving others and the community. Last year was the first year of the project and that shirt honored the undefeated seasons.

Shirts are part of the package $500 sponsors get from Saukee football night. Others will be sold. More information on how to order will be announced soon.

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The Saukee girls cross country team took off strong from the gate in the Toby Elledge Invitational meet last week at the Pittsfield City Lake, led by Sydney Bauer, #44 and Kara Williams, #49The took second in the meet.

Saukee cross country hosts Toby Elledge Invitational

By JACOB BRADSHAW Pike Press The Pittsfield Saukees Cross Country team ran in the Toby Elledge Invitational at their home course, and it

was a big deal for the runners.

With spirits high and adrenaline pumping, they posted very respectable results.

For the men’s side of things, Eli Ten Eyck ran a very smart race to finish in fifth place, run-

ning a 17:20. Bryan Piper was next, finishing in 7th place, running a 17:55. The men finished third out of seven teams.

For the ladies, they placed second out of four teams, a total of 55 men running. They

were led by Kara Williams, who ran a 22:49. She placed fourth out of 40 girls.

“It was a good race for us,” Joel Cook said. “I’m glad to have been able to run a home race in my high school career.”

Lady Wolves split games last week

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The Pleasant Hill Lady Wolves defeated the Pittsfield Lady Saukees in two games, 25-21 and 25-20 last week. The Lady Wolves also lost to Greenfield, 10-25, 19-25.

Coach Terri Clowers was proud of her girls after the Pittsfield game.

“The Lady Wolves played a very good two sets to win the match against the Pittsfield Lady Saukees,” Clowers said.

“ The Lady Wolves really came together tonight – great passes to our setters for great kills.”

Clowers has stressed movement all season and finally saw what she had been wanting in the game with PHS. “We had lots of movement on the court and they fought really hard to pull out this wi. I’m really proud of how this team came together tonight.”

Stats from the game show Hanna Allen with six points and one kill; Deme Batchelor, one ace, six kills and one dig;

Kaylee Smith, five points, one ace, two blocks and two digs; Ally Minor, four points, one ace, one kill; Emily Hall, two digs; Faith Capps, five points, two aces; Chloe Orr, two digs and Jasmine Barnes, 11 points, two aces.

Versus Greenfield, the Lady Wolves were led by Allen and Batchelor both with five points. Allen also had three assists and each of the seniors had one kills. Smith also added a kills and two digs; Ally Minor had two points, two assists, one kill and one dig; Capps had two points and one kill.

Lady Saukees try to turn season around

By CADE MCKINNON Pike Press After a slow start the Pittsfield Lady Saukees are hoping to come on strong the final month of the season.

Last week,Monday, the girls traveled to play the Pleasant Hill Wolves.

Pittsfield lost in two matches and the scores were 21-25 and 25-20. Lily Pepper led the team with five service points and two aces. Maggie Marable had an impressive night leading in blocks with two and led in digs with four.

Kameron Smithers led with five kills and Josie Marable led with 13 assists. The JV squad had a different night however as they came away with a three match victory. The scores were 25-15, 27-25, and 25-16.

The next night, Sept.

19, the Pittsfield Lady Saukees hosted the Western Wildcats where they lost in two matches. The final scores were 25-21 and 17-25. Marable had a very strong night, where she led in service points with 12 and

two aces, led in blocks with four, and tied with Pepper in kills, both of which had four. Adelyn Cox led with five digs and Josie Marable ended with 10 assists. The JV team also fell, losing in two matches. Both scores were 25-20.

Sept. 21st, the Pittsfield Lady Saukees picked up their 2nd win of the season. They played against the North Greene Spartans and won in three matches with the scores being 20-25, 25-21, and 25-23. The Saukees were led by two strong performances from sisters Maggie Marable and Josie Marable. Josie Marable ended with 16 service points with five aces, and also led in assists with 23. Maggie Marable ended with two blocks and 13 kills.

Kameron Smithers ended with nine digs. The JV team was also victorious winning in two matches, the scores being 25-17 and 26-24.

The Lady Saukees next game will be against the Camp Point Central Panthers.

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Braves heading to state The PCS Braves are headed to state after a thrilling win Saturday in Mt. Sterling in sectional action. Team members are, Drew Butler, Keller Personett, Layne Yelliott, Nolan Daniel, Jamison Noble, Nate Scranton, T.J. Reel, Grayson Cook, Bradley Gratton, Randley Springer. Second row, Kayden Anstedt, Abe Welbourne, Jackson Fish, Kaden Hittner, Phillip Graham, Jess Hayden, Marco Ballinger, Kayden Casto, Carter Klatt and Adam Musgrave and Coach Jerred Heinz.

Back row, coaches, Charlie Hull, Darrin Craven. The team will play Friday at 4:30 versus Bloomington Corpus Christie. A win sends them into Saturday’s game and a loss will bring them home.

Pleasant Hill loses close Will Western co-op game against Greenfield with Payson-Seymour

By CADE MCKINNON Pike Press The Pleasant Hill/ Western Wolves traveled to Greenfield this week to take on the Greenfield/ Northwestern Tigers.

Although the Wolves displayed a strong effort, the Tigers came out on top winning 34-30.

Dalton Crane had yet another impressive game.

Crane ran for 132 yards and had one rushing touch-

down. Justin Shireman ended with a rushing touchdown as well. Crane also ended with 311 passing yards and two passing touchdowns. Isaiah Rogers ended with 204 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns. Grant Peebles ended with a great receiving game, 100 receiving yards.

On the defensive end of the field, Pleasant Hill ended with a solid performance. Skylar Heatherly

led the team with 11 tackles, followed by Ervin Martin with nine tackles, and Nick Black, Isaiha Rogers, and Geoff Giles all with seven tackles. Coach Mike Giles said after the game, “With having 500 yards of total offense, I feel we would of won the game if it weren’t for our turnovers tonight.”

The Pleasant Hill Wolve’s next game will be against the Carrollton Hawks.

OUTDOORS with Wayne Baughman

Deer, turkey archery seasons to begin Oct. 1 The hot, dry weather will make conditions challenging for archery deer and wild turkey hunters.

Hopefully temperatures will become more seasonal and forecast rains break the drought conditions before the annual seasons begin Oct. 1. The archery seasons for both species will be open through Jan. 15, 2018, being closed only during the firearms seasons.

I don’t archery hunt, but if I did, I would try to position myself near water sources. The extended drought conditions has caused most streams to become totally dry. The pools of water that does exist in some of the larger

creeks is often stagnant slimy puddles.

Although I have not heard any reports of “blue tongue” conditions that killed untold numbers of deer about 5 or 6 years ago, current environment conditions are similar with the limited water sources and hot weather that causes deer to congregate, making easy transfer of disease among the animals by biting insects.

I forecast hunting prospects for deer hunters as average. I have received some positive reports from several individuals that keep an eye on the deer herd in their areas; however, with only limited crop harvest thus far,

it’s difficult to make a meaningful assessment.

The reports on wild turkey is not very positive, at least to date. Again, I keep in touch with a number of folks through the county asking about their sightings of young turkeys.

Only two individuals have reported seeing hens with poults. I suspect that negative weather during the nesting period, buffalo gnats driving the hens from the nest and a multitude of predators preying on the nests and killing the poults in having a big impact on reproduction success.

New law results in changes in Illinois bobcat hunting and trapping season A new state law will allow hunters and trappers to harvest up to 350 bobcats during the 2017-18 Illinois Bobcat Hunting and Trapping Season which opens on Nov. 10. The legislation making changes in the bobcat season, House Bill 3399, was signed into law on Sept. 22.

Additionally, the new law also changed the list of counties in which it is unlawful to hunt or trap bobcats in the state. The following counties are prohibited from hunting or trapping bobcats: Boone, Bureau, Champaign, Cook, DeKalb, DeWitt, DuPage, Ford, Grundy, Henry, Iroquois, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Knox, Lake, LaSalle, Lee, Livingston,

Logan, Marshall, McHenry, McLean, Ogle, Peoria, Piatt, Putnam, Stark, Stephenson, Vermilion, Will, Winnebago, Woodford, and the area north of U.S. Route 36 in Edgar and Douglas counties and north of U.S. Route 36 to the junction with Illinois Route 121 and north or east of Illinois Route 121 in Macon County.

Bobcat hunting and trapping season dates are Nov. 10, 2017 through Feb. 15, 2018.

Illinois resumed bobcat hunting and trapping during the 2016-17 season. During the 2016-17 season, the taking of bobcats was prohibited in a northeast quadrant of the state bounded by Interstate 39/U.S. Route 51 on the west and U.S. Route

36 on the south, and was allowed in the remainder of the state.

Hunters and trappers may apply for 2017-18 bobcat permits through Sept. 30. A total of 1,000 permits have been allocated, and a lottery drawing will be conducted as more than 1,000 permit applications have been received. During last year’s bobcat season, Illinois issued 500 permits and hunters and trappers harvested 141 bobcats, a 28 percent success rate.

Applications can be made through the DNR Direct online license and permit system ($5.00 non-refundable application fee) at https://www. il.wildlifelicense.com/start. php

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Last year several girls basketball teams in the surrounding area were forced to cancel junior varsity games in order to save underclassmen players for the varsity contests.

Pittsfield, who already co-oped with Pleasant Hill, has become almost a fourschool team with the addition of Griggsville-Perry, leaving Western at Barry with no county school to affiliate.

That’s when Kent Hawley, athletic director at Western, started looking at the situation.

“We have reached out to Payson-Seymour,” Hawley

said. “They were in the same situation as we were with few girls and the possibility of having to cancel junior varsity games due to numbers.”

The Western school board has okayed the co-op, which must be approved by the IHSA before Oct. 1.

P a y s o n - S e y m o u r ’s school board met last week but had some unanswered questions about the merger. They are going to hold a special meeting this week in order to meet the deadline, according to Dr. Donna Veile, superintendent of Payson-Seymour school district.

“Last year we had approximately a dozen girls go out for basketball,’

Veile said. “We didn’t have the numbers to hold both junior varsity and varsity games.”

According to IHSA rules, since both teams already had a schedule set, and Western is going to be the host school of the co-op, any expenses for other opponents might be the responsibility of Payson-Seymour If Payson-Seymour opponents are able to find an opponent to fill the gap left by the cancelled game, no expense would be incurred but if opposing athletic directors are unable to fill the game, the school could be responsible for the officiating crews salaries and other expenses.

COURT/CLASSIFIEDS/PUBLIC NOTICE

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

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 Jeremy Carnes, 30, Milton, was arrested Sept.

19 on a Pike County traffic warrant alleging failure to appear and small claims body attachment. He remains lodged in lieu of $300 on each warrant.

Megan D. Young, 36, Pittsfield, was arrested Sept.

19 on a felony revocation of bail bond. She remains lodged in lieu of $2,500.

Gary L. Settles, 60, was arrested Sept. 19 on a misdemeanor charge of aggravated assault. He posted $185 and was released pending court appearance.

Craig E. Stauffer, 22, Pleasant Hill, was arrested Sept. 20 on a misdemeanor failure to appear on a charge of criminal trespass to property and a felony warrant for failure to appear on a possession of methamphetamine charge. Bond on the first warrant was $300 and bond on the second was $400. He remains lodged in the Pike County Jail.

Lauren B. McLeese, 30, Pittsfield, was arrested Sept.

21 on a misdemeanor criminal trespass to property and felony Pike County warrant alleging failure to appear on a possession of methamphetamine. Bond was $300 and $400 respectively and she remains lodged in the Pike County Jail.

Chance Stamper, 21, Pittsfield, was arrested Sept.

21 on a Pike County traffic warrant alleging failure to appear on charges of driving while suspended. He posted $450 and was released pending court appearance.

Landon K. Miller, 20, Perry, was arrested Sept. 21 on a misdemeanor charge of criminal trespass to property. He remains lodged in the Pike County Jail in lieu of $150.

Devin G. McNett, 34, Pittsfield, was arrested Sept.

21 on a Pike County traffic warrant seeking to revoke probation. and a misdemeanor charge of obstructing justice. He posted $150 bond and was released pending court appearance.

Matthew J. McDade 28, Hull, was arrested Sept. 22 on a felony Pike County warrant alleging failure to appear. He remains lodged in the Pike County Jail in lieu of $400.

James J. Carnahan, 36, Bowling Green, Mo., was arrested Sept. 22 on a felony Pike County warrant alleging failure to appear. He remains lodged in the Pike County Jail in lieu of $500 bond.

Jeremiah D. Briggs, 29, Casey, was arrested Sept. 23 on a felony in-state warrant alleging failure to appear on forgery or alter a document and also failure to appear on a disorderly conduct charge.

He remains lodged in lieu of $1,500.

Has your charge been amended, reduced or dropped or have you been found not guilty? Email ppnews@campbellpublications.net to be considered for a status update on your court proceeding. Please include name and case number.

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Traffic Speeding Gary Dice, 11/16/ 1957 Baylis, $120 fine; Jerry Dean Hendrix, 7/17/1998, Pittsfield, $120; Adelynne M. Jones, 6/18/1998 Kinderhook, $120; Dan Graham, 4/2/1968; Pearl, $120 Seat belt Joseph Capps, 11/18/ 1992, Barry, paid $60; Ashlyn K Crone, 1/28/2000, Griggsville, $60; Misc.

Jesse Baughman, 6/11/96, Pittsfield, purchase or possess liquor as a minor, $1,562 fine, 24 months supervision, 30 hours community service; Shawna D, Caffey, 10/25/80, Pittsfield, failure to return from furlough, $667 fine, 24 months probation, 75 days home confinement; Jayson Erke, 4/20/1986, New Canton, driving on a revoked license, paid $1,552,

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24 months probation, 30 hrs community service; Michael Fleming, 3/9/1978, Lockport, registration expired, $388, Kurtis S. Forshey, 1/25/1996, Pittsfield, loud mufflers, $155, Donald R. McCallister, 9/12/1976,Griggsville, permit unauthorized person to drive, $155, driver license forfeited for 30 days; John A McDaniel, 10/31/1972, Griggsville, over registered weight, $120; Chelsie Roach, 4/18/ 1991, violate no contact order, $527, 24 months conditional discharge and credit for two days served; Ronald G. Segebart, 2/26/1960, Pleasant Hill, theft, $635, 12 months supervision, James F. Smith, 5/2/1952, Chambersburg, driving on an expired license, $1,622, 24 months probation, Dalton Yokem, 9/25/1993; Pleasant hIll, $1,572; 24 months probation.

HELP WANTED Harpole’s Heartland Lodge is looking to hire full and part-time cooks, part-time servers and part-time trail guide. Please call 217734-2526 ask for Wanda Harpole or Melissa Wilson. Please come to Lodge to fill out application.

Two-car collision near Pearl Sept. 20

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press A two-car collision Wednesday, Sept. 20 sent a mother and her son to Illini Hospital for treatment for injuries.

The accident occurred about 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of Rt. 100 and County Highway 10 near Pearl.

According to Illinois State Police, a 1991 Nissan Pickup driven

by Penny M. Rinehart, 36, Nebo,was eastbound on County Highway 10 when she lost control of her vehicle while brak-

ing and drove into the intersection where it struck a 2008 Pontiac Solstice driven by Donald S. Sabol, 58, of Kampsville. Both Rinehart and her son, William D. Rinehart, 18, also of Nebo were taken to Illini by Pike County EMS. Penny Rinehart was ticketed for failure to yield at an intersection, operating uninsured motor vehicle and driving with an expired registration.

The Pike County Sheriff ’s Department assisted at the scene.

INCOME-BASED APARTMENTS FOR EVERYONE

Pike County Housing Authority is accepting applications for income-based apartments in Barry, Baylis, Griggsville, Perry, New Canton, Pittsfield, and Pleasant Hill.

PLEASE CALL 217-407-0707 or apply online at www.pikehousing.com PCHA is an Equal Housing Provider

FARM HELP WANTED Full-time farm mechanic and seasonal harvest operators. Tractor or semi driving experience necessary, CDL preferred.

Call or text: 217-430-2885 Email: jmoss@adams.net

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400D FOR RENT Pike County

200 Business IF YOU need parts for mowers and tillers, Dorsey's Hardware and Western Auto has a large selection of belts and parts and service. New equipment sales available.

Winchester. Call 217-7429241. TFN RICK'S LAWN Equipment.

Parts and services for all brands. Tillers, lawn mowers, chain saws, blowers and weedeaters. We sell the best and service the rest.

Gravely, Stihl. Zero turn mowers on sale! Pick-up and delivery. Hwy. 54, west of the Illinois bridge, Louisiana, Mo. 573-754-5055. TFN SELLBEST, 101 W. Quincy St., Griggsville. Quality Used Furniture & AppliancesWashers, Dryers, Freezers, Fridges, Microwave, Electric Stoves, Twin, Full, Queen Beds, New Mattress Sets, Bedroom Furniture, Tables & Chairs, Upholstered Furniture, Tools. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed for lunch 12-1 p.m. Or by appointment. Call 217-242-2252. TFN

300 FARM MARKET FLYNN CUSTOM Farming: Custom Combining $20$25 per acre, Grain hauling $.08 per bushel, NH3 application $8, Chisel plow $11, Ripping $12. Have references. 217-257-7797. 10.18.17

FOR RENT in Griggsville: 3 bedroom, 2 bath double wide. New paint and carpet.

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Call Lyndel Ellis 217-8332107. 10.11.17

400E FOR RENT Scott County 2 BEDROOM home for rent in Winchester. $500/month.

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500 FOR SALE 2010 HARLEY Davidson Ultra Classic Limited. Excellent condition. 30K miles, blue and black, Vance and Hines exhaust, good tires. $11,500 OBO- Must go!

217-491-8574. 10.4.17 2002 INT'L Tandem Grain Truck. International 4900.

22' aluminum Kann bed. Int'l DT 530 engine with 214,000 miles. Great truck. Asking $36,000. 217-473-1343 call or text. TFN 1990 PRESTIGE double wide mobile home, 22x40.

3 BR, 2 BA. Call 217-3702629. TFN

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ONE BEDROOM apartment on the square in Pittsfield.

Nice wood, tongue and groove. Washer and dryer in the unit. $525/mo. References and deposit required.

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• 100 Automotive * • 200 Business* • 220 Collectibles* • 300 Farm Market* • 400 For Rent* A: Calhoun County B: Greene County C: Jersey County D: Pike County E: Scott County F: Miscellaneous • 500 For Sale* • 600 Help Wanted* • 610 Hobby Shop/Handicrafts*

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TWO ADULTS looking for wooded area for the Spring 2018 Turkey Season. Not an Outfitter. Please contact Steve at 314-803-5900. 10.4.17

700 Lost/Found LOST HOUND. Brussels area. Red Hound about 1 year. Call 618-883-2258.

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MY LAND lo­ cat­ ed in Sec­ tion 18 SW of Pearl is pri­ vate prop­er­ty. Hunt­ing, fish­ ing, trap­ping, tres­pass­ing, for any pur­ pose, with­ out the writ­ten, signed per­mis­ sion of the own­er, is strict­ly for­bid­den. Vio­la­tors will be pros­e­cut­ed. Ti­mothy Brink­ man. 6.13.18 NO HUNTING or trespassing on the Linda Bennett farm, rural Griggsville. Violators will be prosecuted. 11.2.17 NO HUNTING or Trespassing on farm in Pearl, Pike Co. owned by Nick and Margaret Voke. Trespassers will be prosecuted. 3.7.18 ABSOLUTELY NO trespassing on any ground owned by Double Creek Farms, Inc. 10.18.17

FOR SALE only: 1800 sq. ft. house located in Alsey. 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 8/10 of an acre in town. New roof 2017.

Asking $80,000. Call or text Laura 217-491-1927. 10.4.17

SEVERAL FAMILY Garage Sale: 9/29 and 9/30, 8 a.m.5 p.m. 1 mile west of Fieldon on Rt. 16. Kids & Adults Clothes, Books, Nic Nacs & More. Not responsible for accidents. 9.27.17

1000 Pets MANDY'S WHINE and Bark Grooming, boarding, daycare services. Call/Text 217-371-0278. http://mandyswhineandbark.myonlineappointment.com. 11.15.17

1100C REAL ESTATE Jersey County CUSTOM HOME FSBO on 10 Acres Jerseyville $378k.

Beautiful custom home on 10 acres, 2 buildings, lake.

Move in ready. Open House Saturday, September 30, 1-3pm. For additional info 618 535-9179. 10.4.17 NO TRESPASSING ads are $60 for one year! Call to place yours today. Keep unwanted people off your property! Great way to keep people off your land!

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1500D Yard Sale Pike County

CRACK YOUR pecans.

Pecans must be brought to PITTSFIELD GARAGE sale me. Call 217-430-2881. TFN in back alley at 310 W. Adams on Friday, Sept. 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Boys 1300 and girls 16 to 20, up to WANTED men's small and women's 1X. Books, toys, etc. 9.27.17 FALL CLEANUP leaf re- YARD SALE: 316 E. Walmoval. Like us on Facebook. nut, Griggsville, Sept. 29 & Workman Lawn Services. 30, starts at 8 a.m. Arcade Outdoor work wanted. games: Sky Shark, Lethal Property cleanup. Hedge Enforcer, VINTAGE old juke trimming. Leaf cleanup. 217 box, lifetime fold up kids 430 5178. 10.4.17 picnic tables, Pix mobile WANTING TO buy walnut carts, vintage bed made trees and logs. Highest pric- from Atlas jail, coffee table, es paid. Call 217-242-1088. 2 end tables, new storm 10.4.17 door with slide screen, set PAYING CASH For Vintage of double doors, vintage Whiskey: Cash for full & church windows, 36" elecsealed bottles of Whiskey, tric flat cook top, new glass Bourbon, Scotch, etc. Col- top patio table, new rugs lections from old bars, liquor 7x9, old sleds, countertop stores, estates, etc. Call/ pieces, new clothes, new Text Pics 217-430-9215. 10.4.17 copper pendant lights, rocking chairs, toys, linens, circut cartridges. 9.27.17 1500B HUGE 5 family yard sale: Yard Sale Sat. 9/30 from 8-? 230 S. Greene County Walnut. Camping, toy semiEXTRA LARGE Garage truck, kitchen utensils, potsSale: Thurs.,Oct. 5, Fri., pans, lots of knick knacks, Oct. 6, Sat. Oct. 7 - 8 a.m. curio cabinet, precious to 5 p.m. - at Carmean's - moments, guitar amp. 5th 1st house east of Dollar wheel tailgate, set of greenGeneral. 9.27.17 lee knockout cutters 1/2" to NEED EXTRA cash? Sell 2" manual, too much to list. your used items in The 10+ tables full. Looper, KelPeople's Marketplace ley, Flesner, Smith, Laub.

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RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE AUCTION TUESDAY, OCT. 10 • 6 P.M. AUCTION LOCATION: 123 E. Kellogg St. - Pittsfield, IL

A great 2 BR home with a full basement, vinyl siding, new central A/C & sewer line, 2 y.o. water heater, 4 y.o. roof. This home has large kitchen & living room areas & partial hardwood & is situated on a large approximately 80x120’ open lot at the secluded dead-end portion of Kellogg Street.

Please call for a tour of this home! For more info, please contact: Brian Curless at 217-242-1665 or email: bcurless@irtc.net ATTORNEY: Tom Henderson, 115 E. Washington, Pittsfield, IL • 217-285-9676

RICHARD ERVIN ESTATE

ESTATE AUCTION GEORGE HALPIN ESTATE VIRGINIA HALPIN, OWNER

THURS., OCT. 5, 2017 • 4 P.M. On East Washington. Go North on Liberty Ct. to Pringle St. - Watch for Signs COINS & BILLS DIE-CAST CARS (MOST W/BOX) LICENSE PLATE COLLECTION HOUSEHOLD • PIANO • POOL TABLE WASHER & DRYER • ARTWORK RIFLE • TOOLS NUMEROUS ARTICLES NOT MENTIONED!

NOTE: Only an abbreviated ad. For listing & some pictures, view online at middendorfs.com, auctionzip.com #3493 or by contacting auctioneers.

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GEORGE HALPIN ESTATE VIRGINIA HALPIN, OWNER

WWW.CURLESSAUCTION.COM • 217-242-1665 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY - JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS Nationstar Mortgage LLC PLAINTIFF Vs.

17 CH 00016

Robert Rohmann; et. al.

DEFENDANTS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF JERSEY, STATE OF ILLINOIS BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, Plaintiff(s), vs.

Case No. 17 CH 28

VINCENT J. UNDERWOOD, AMY UNDERWOOD, MONTGOMERY BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, 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 October 18, 2017, at the hour of 9:00 AM, at the JERSEY COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1ST FLOOR HALLWAY, 201 WEST PEARL STREET, 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: 17122 PAWNEE DR., JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052 P.I.N. 05-140-024-00 (00991 MOBILE HOME) 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 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 Attorney for Plaintiff Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #06185808 Timothy R. Yueill - ARDC #6192172 Greg Elsnic - ARDC #6242847 Richard Drezek - ARDC #6301323 Aaron Nevel - ARDC #6322724 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com SL # 17-01699 9.27.17, 10.4.17, 10.11.17

"THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE" WA16-0781 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, successor by merger to Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, National Association, as Trustee f/k/a Norwest Bank Minnesota, National Association, as Trustee for Renaissance HEL Trust 2004-1; Plaintiff,

information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number WA16-0781. The terms of the sale are Cash. 10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours. The property is improved by: Single Family Home. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale.

1210 Witt Mill Road Jerseyville, IL 62052 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 confirmation by the court.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY - JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS Bank Of America, N.A. PLAINTIFF

Charles R. Chartrand; et. al.

DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

Improved with Single Family Home

Tenyse L. Gooden (6312918)

COMMONLY KNOWN AS:

Amanda Rubel Portes (6297441)

18216 US Highway 67

The Wirbicki Law Group LLC

Jerseyville, IL 62052

Attorney for Plaintiff

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 confirmation by the court.

33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-360-9461 WA16-0781 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com I3060682 9.13.17, 9.20.17, 9.27.17

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).

2-PARCEL RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE AUCTION SATURDAY, OCT. 14 • 9 A.M. AUCTION LOCATION: 102 Highway St. • Perry, IL

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. 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 14-17-03050.

I3062740 9.27.17, 10.4.17, 10.11.17

PARCEL 1: An immaculate 3 BR single level home with central A/C, attached 28x30’ 2-car garage & a new roof.

• This home is situated on a large open corner double-lot with 2-car detached shop/shed with lofted storage.

• This home has large kitchen, family room & living room areas with 2 rear patios! Please call to inspect this great property further.

PARCEL 2: Open vacant building lot, approximately 75x200’, lies just west of Parcel 1, across the street and ready to improve.

REAL ESTATE SELLS AT 10 A.M.! For more info, please contact Brian at 217-242-1665 or email: bcurless@irtc.net.

A charming and unique home, come take a look!

‘10 Buick LaCrosse Car, 53,000 mi. • Furniture • Appliances • Collectibles!

NOTE: Auction begins at 9 a.m. with small household items. Real estate auction at 10 a.m., then car, furniture & appliances. Everything is as clean as a pin!

ATTORNEY: James Rapp, 525 Jersey, Quincy, IL 62301 • 217-223-3030

MARY JUNE ROHRBAUGH WWW.CURLESSAUCTION.COM • 217-242-1665

ESTATE AUCTION

CAR - PICKUP - HOUSEHOLD RIDING MOWER - TOOLS GLASSWARE - CHINA & COLLECTIBLES

SATURDAY, OCT. 7, 2017 • 10 A.M. 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).

Vs. 10CH 00080

David A. Drescher (6301378)

PIN: 04-208-090-32 The person to contact regarding

COMMONLY KNOWN AS:

PIN 05-113-005-00

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE

C/K/A: 111 Krause Drive, Jerseyville, IL 62052

Improved with Single Family Home

Cory J. Harris (6319221)

Christopher J. Irk (6300084)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, Sheriff Mark Kallal, Sheriff of Jersey, Illinois, will on October 17, 2017, at the hour of 08:30 AM at Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described 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 such judgment to wit:

PIN 04-519-006-03

Thomas J. Cassady (6307705)

Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310)

VS. 17 CH 3

NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 5/17/2017, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois will on November 8, 2017 at the hour of 8:15AM 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:

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 3/16/2012, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois will on October 25, 2017 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:

The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms.

Laurence J. Goldstein (0999318) James R. Graham; Beth A. Graham; Defendants.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

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. 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 14-10-32472.

I3061966 9.20.17, 9.27.17, 10.4.17

AUCTION HELD: At the Scott County 4-H Grounds, 401 North Walnut St. Winchester, Il. Under the clear span Building.

VEHICLES: CAR 1997 Buick LeSabre Limited, 3.8 L V-6, Leather, power windows, locks, cruise, newer tires, 99,775 miles. TRUCK: 1996 Isuzu Hombre 4x2, 4cyl. 2.2 L, 5 speed manual trans, regular cab, 6 ft. bed, 140,717 miles.

HOUSEHOLD: Maple dining table w/ 5 chairs & extra leaf - oval dining table w/6 chairs & extra leaf - matching glass front china cabinet - La-z-boy rocker/recliner - padded wing back chair w/ ottoman - 85” BroyHill couch - 2 cushion loveseat - Sanyo 32” flat screen TV - padded rocker - maple end table w/drawer - 6 drawer wooden cabinet - 2 matching small drop leaf end tables w/drawers - entertainment center - 2 drawer file cabinet - office chair - small dorm size refrigerator - Kenmore 10 cu.ft. chest freezer - 2 book shelves - 27” TV - VCR - DVD - lamps, window fan, oscillating fans, linens, blankets, puzzles, games, books, small elec. kitchen appliances - knick knacks - glassware, pots & pans - 4’ folding table - 4 Antique wood porch post - lantern.

MOWERS, TOOLS, LAWN & GARDEN: Master Craft, Lawn chief riding mower w/12.5 hp B&S, 38” deck, 6 speed trans. - Yard Machine 3.5 hp 20” push mower - wheel barrow - metal lawn dump cart - Test Rite stack on tool chest porta power - tool boxes - several hand tools - lawn & garden tools - aluminum & wood extension ladders - 2 ft. step stool - Craftsman 19.2 v cordless saw, drill, light, & charger w/case - B&D cordless weed eater - small gas chain saw - elec. drills, grinders, buffers, circular saws, staplers, soldering gun, saw horses, hedge trimmers, floor jack, gas cans, Remington elec. chain saw - 10” Craftsman 2.5 hp table saw w/stand - shop vac. - paint sprayers - elec. cords - come along - Craftsman 16” scroll saw - gas can for boat - workmate folding vice - kerosene & elec. heater - fishing poles - some camping equip. Coleman camp stove - Realistic CB base radio w/mic. - some copper tubing - Char Broil gas grill - 2 metal lawn chairs patio chairs - 15 speed Road master bike - other items to sell not listed.

For photos see auctionzip.com Auctioneer I.D. # 16215 TERMS OF PERSONAL PROPERTY: CASH. Buyer number issued and personal check accepted upon presentation of positive photo identification. Food available. Your attendance is always appreciated.

ESTATE OF SHARON WYATT, Deceased SELLERS: ROBIN DEWITT & KENNY WYATT

AUCTIONEERS DARRELL MOORE, WINCHESTER, IL (217)-473-5486 ROGER STRANG, JACKSONVILLE, IL. (217)-370-2530 DICK SAMPLES, JACKSONVILLE, IL. (217)-245-5010

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217-285-2345 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY - JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS CNB Bank & Trust N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs.

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).

16CH 00050

Sharon J. Wense; 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 5/17/2017, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois will on November 8, 2017 at the hour of 8:15AM 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: PIN 07-120-009-00

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.

Improved with Multi-Family Unit COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 34100 Teakwood Place Brighton, IL 62012

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 confirmation by the court.

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.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GREENE COUNTY, CARROLLTON, ILLINOIS

IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs.

17CH 00005

Karen West; 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 6/28/2017, the Sheriff of Greene County, Illinois will on November 8, 2017 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: PIN 02-84-28-109-002 02-84-28-109-003 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 444 Pine Street Eldred, IL 62027 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

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 14-16-16374.

I3062731 9.27.17, 10.4.17, 10.11.17

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).

FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION ("FANNIE MAE"), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, PLAINTIFF, VS. 16 CH 38 LONNIE D STAMPER, JR. A/K/A LONNIE D STAMPER, A/K/A LONNIE STAMPER; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY-JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANKNATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST 2007-CH3 ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-CH3, PLAINTIFF vs.

16 CH 43

CARLOS A. LAROCCA; LUDMILA HRUBY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS Address: 157 Roberts Street Jerseyville, IL 62052 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 September 8, 2017, I, Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois, will on October 26, 2017 at the hour of 11:00 AM at the Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl, Jerseyville, IL 62052, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Jersey, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: COMMON ADDRESS: 157 Roberts Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052 P.I.N.: 04-330-060-00 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GREENE COUNTY, CARROLLTON, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., PLAINTIFF, VS. 12 CH 34 MARCIE ISRINGHAUSEN; JASON ISRINGHAUSEN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. 144 CHURCH STREET

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.

UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT

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. 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 14-17-01264.

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902 SOUTH PRAIRIE STREET

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 property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice.

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 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125, Chicago, Illinois 60606, telephone 312-541-9710.

Please refer to file number IL 16-4238.

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on August 21, 2017, Sheriff of Jersey County will on October 17, 2017, in Courtroom A of the Jersey County Courthouse, 201 W. Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052, at 10:00 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 Jersey, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 04-208-028-13 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 902 SOUTH PRAIRIE STREET JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052 Description of Improvements: Singlefamily, two story split level, white vinyl with 2 car garage attached.

The Judgment $128,322.70.

amount

was

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS.

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 DAYS 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://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com.

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 257285 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $71,019.47

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).

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.

confirmation by the court.

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.

Chicago, Illinois 60606 Email: com

ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.

Ph. 312-541-9710 / Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A #IL 16-4238

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on March 27, 2017, Sheriff of Greene County will on October 18, 2017, in GREENE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 519 N. MAIN STREET, CARROLLTON, IL 62016, at 10:00 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 Greene, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment:

9.27.17, 10.4.17, 10.11.17

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 DAYS 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://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com.

TAX NO. 03-92-23-121-003 COMMONLY KNOWN CHURCH STREET

AS:

144

CARROLLTON, IL 62016 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH ATTACHED 1 CAR GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $136,331.23.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 10% 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

REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC, Plaintiff,

and in "AS IS" condition. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

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.

vs. 17-CH-2

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CARROLLTON, IL 62016 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINCHESTER, SCOTT COUNTY, ILLINOIS

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3469088. Please refer to file# 11825 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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RALPH D. VIRGIN, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT and STATE OF ILLINOIS-DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHCARE AND FAMILY SERVICES, Defendants.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 401 MARK STREET MANCHESTER, IL 62663 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on July 5, 2017, the following described real estate, to-wit: Permanent Index Number: 10-28102-012 Commonly known as: 401 Mark Street, Manchester, IL 62663 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on October 11, 2017, at 10:00 AM, in the courthouse hallway, at the Scott County Courthouse, Winchester, Illinois.

The Judgment amount is $44,977.35.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Clerk of the Circuit Court. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate 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/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. 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 the Plaintiff

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

For information contact Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. 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).

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

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. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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$27,900

$55,000

$50,290

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Pittsfield - 121 W. Fayette St. - Former catering business/building consisting of approximately 2,200 sq. ft. with newer roof and air conditioning. All equipment conveys. $94,000

Pittsfield - #8 Industrial Dr. - Income property that will pay for itself! Country Fixins located in Pittsfield Industrial Park! Great building and great business!! $244,000

Barry - 755 Bainbridge - 4,005 sq. ft. building with multiple rooms, 2 offices, an apartment upstairs, and 3 baths, 2 of which are public, and is presently used as a vintage mall. All contents convey.

catering business/building consisting of approximately 2,200 sq. ft. with newer roof and air conditioning. All equipment conveys.

Hamburg - 407 Water St. - Old Post Office transformed into two workshops with a scenic view of the Mississippi River with separate 23 ft. riverfront lot included.

Pittsfield - 121 W. Fayette St. - Former

Pittsfield - #8 Industrial Dr. - Income property that will pay for itself! Country Fixins located in Pittsfield Industrial Park! Great building and great business!!

NEW LISTING - Adams County 10 acres +/- Richfield TWP. Located minutes from Barry on blacktop. Would make a great building site.

NEW LISTING - Adams County 66 acres +/- Keene TWP. Great investment farm currently earning $300 per acre cash rent along Interstate 72.

PRICE REDUCED - Calhoun County 390 acres +/- Hardin TWP. Huge hunting farm with 70 acres tillable, secluded on dead end road with older home and outbuildings.

Calhoun County 310 acres +/- Hardin TWP. Huge hunting farm with 55 acres tillable and the balance in timber located at the end of a dead end road.

Calhoun County 80 acres +/- Crater TWP. Secluded farm with 2 ponds, barn, outbuildings and 4BR home and 27 acres in CRP. Calhoun County 80 acres +/- Hardin TWP. Excellent hunting farm with 15 acres tillable.

Calhoun County 75 acres +/- Crater TWP. Nice recreational farm with 35 acres tillable and 38 acres timber with beautiful 3BR home with 2 car attached garage.

PRICE REDUCED - Calhoun County 37.28 acres +/- Gilead TWP. 32.6 acres of prime hunting up Indian Creek Road surrounded by timber near Hamburg with additional 4 acres with electricity.

PRICE REDUCED - Calhoun County 20 acres +/- Richwood TWP. Completely remodeled 3BR farmhouse with 1 car detached garage sitting on 20 acres.

Pike County 180 acres +/- Fairmount TWP. Nice hunting

farm with 80 acres pasture, 50 acres tillable and the remainder in timber.

Pike County 113 acres +/- Pleasant Hill TWP. 3BR 2BA house sitting on 7 acre lake with great hunting and nice mix of timber, tillable and CRP. Pike County 110 acres +/- Atlas TWP. Excellent hunting farm with big timber and secluded food plots.

Pike County 90 acres +/- Derry TWP. Great investment farm with 65 acres tillable.

Pike County 54 acres +/- Martinsburg TWP. Nice recreational farm with nice shed and 3BR 2BA home with new kitchen.

Pike County 40 acres +/- New Salem TWP. Nice hunting property with big timber, creek and 7 acres CRP. SALE PENDING - Adams County 72 acres +/- Richfield TWP. Nice investment farm with 50 acres tillable and good deer hunting.

SALE PENDING - Calhoun County 4 acres +/- Golden Eagle. 4 acres in Golden Eagle right on the Mississippi River! Perfect weekend getaway near the ferry!

SOLD - PRICE REDUCED - Pike County 54.93 acres +/New Salem TWP. Secluded hunting farm located at the end of a dead end road surrounded by big timber with a major creek.

SOLD - Pike County 24 acres +/- Montezuma TWP. Excellent waterfowl hunting property equipped with pump system.

SOLD - Pike County 80 acres +/- Montezuma TWP. Awesome hunting farm with 29 acres CRP and big timber.

Pike County Real Estate

Mozier - R. R. 1, Box 49 - Thriving turn-key business with full liquor license, lottery license, gaming license and hunting/fishing license that has been recently remodeled.

Richard Smith John Borrowman Chris Nichols Tere Boes Barb Goertz

217.473.3286 217.430.0645 217.473.3777 217.491.2267 217.257.7865

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603 Mason Street New Salem $35,000

165 S. Quincy New Canton $43,500

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202 N. Federal Griggsville $45,900

46916 Co. Hwy. 10 Pearl $62,000

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220 W. Clare Pittsfield $77,500

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402 E. Walnut St. Griggsville $149,000

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10 Teal Lane Pittsfield $252,900

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NEW LISTING - Hardin - HC 61, Box 55 - 4BR ranch home with partially finished basement located on a dead end road sitting on 14.3 acres with three outbuildings. $100’s.

NEW LISTING - Griggsville - 303 W. Washington - 2,484 sq. ft. 4BR home with 1 car detached garage with beautiful oak entry staircase sitting on 2 lots. $50’s.

NEW LISTING - Pittsfield - 40404 Co. Hwy. 8 - Excellent 4BR 2BA home sitting on 1.38 acres in quiet location close to town. $100’s.

NEW LISTING - Batchtown - RR 1, Box 66 - 3-4BR 4BA brick ranch home with 2 car attached garage sitting on 3 acres +/- with many added features. Movein ready! $200’s.

Barry - 1211 Rodgers St. - 4BR 3BA home with 21 ft. pool with deck and 30’ x 40’ shed sitting on 1acre +/-. Very motivated Seller – will not refuse any reasonable offers!!!$200’s.

Griggsville - 301 N. Union - 3 unit apartment building earning significant income. Great investment opportunity! $70’s.

Hamburg - Chapman Sub. #19 - Adorable 2BR cabin on the Mississippi River.

Priced to sell!! $40’s.

Hardin - 710 Campus Dr. - 3BR 2BA brick ranch style home with oversized 2 car attached garage sitting on 3 lots on a quiet dead end road in a great neighborhood! $100’s.

PRICE REDUCED - Pearl - 48186 166th Ave. - Nice 4BR 2BA manufactured home with large machine shed and small pond on 4 acres. Move-in ready! $80’s.

PRICE REDUCED - Pearl - 44658 190th Ave. - Totally remodeled 2BR two story home with large front porch sitting on 1 acre+/- in a nice country setting. $90’s.

DRASTIC PRICE REDUCTION - Pearl - 47599 166th Ave. - 3BR 2BA brick home with 3 car attached garage sitting on 22.67 acres +/- with 2 acre pond is country living at its best! $300’s.

Pittsfield - 1298 Lakeview Dr. - Exquisite 3BR ranch home with hard surface countertops, sun room and totally finished lower living area. This home has all the extras!! $200’s.

PRICE REDUCED - Pittsfield - 1118 W. Lowry - Exclusive home with over 3,000 sq. ft. of finished living space in a very desirable location. $200’s.

Pittsfield - 406 E. Benson - 4BR log home with 1 car attached and oversized detached garage situated on 1.3 wooded acres. $200’s.

PRICE REDUCED - Pittsfield - 331 Piper Lane - Beautiful 2 story completely remodeled 4BR 2BA home with an impressive master suite. $100’s.

Pittsfield - 125 Haney Lane - Maintenance free 3BR 2BA brick home with 2 car attached garage, pool and deck in a quiet subdivision. $100’s.

PRICE REDUCED - Pittsfield - #3 Hope Ave. - Very nice maintenance free 2BR duplex that is handicapped accessible close to town. Motivated Seller!! $100’s.

Pittsfield - 24791 405th St. - 3BR 1BA 2,200 sq. ft. Morton building home on 2 acres with large machine shed. $100’s.

PRICE REDUCED - Pittsfield - 3A Dove Lane - Newer very efficient 2BR 2BA duplex with a new enclosed 4 season room in a nice subdivision setting. $100’s.

PRICE REDUCED - Pittsfield - 104 Liberty Court - 2BR 1BA ranch style home with many updates. $50’s.

PRICE REDUCED - Pittsfield - Corner of N. Orchard and Oklahoma - 4 mobile home lots, three of which are rented. Call office for details!

Pittsfield - 501 N. Illinois - Efficient maintenance free 1BR home with nice 1 car garage on corner lot. $20’s.

Pittsfield - 830 N. Orchard - Nice home building site that consists of 2 80’ x 160’ lots.

Pleasant Hill - Deer Ridge Estates - Large building lot with City sewer and water available.

Pleasant Hill - 702 Houston - Move-in ready 3BR 2BA manufactured home on permanent foundation with 2 outbuildings. $70’s.

Summer Hill - 19620 U.S. Hwy. 54 - Classic 4BR 2BA farm home with modern updates and hardwood floors in the living room and dining room. $90’s.

Missouri - Osage Beach - 6570 Pelican Bay Dr., Unit 409 - Beautiful 2BR condo located on ground level with many new updates! $100’s.

SALE PENDING - Pittsfield - 20340 County Hwy. 11 - Awesome 5BR 3.5BA country home 3 miles from Pittsfield sitting on 4 acres. In cooperation with Zanger & Associates.

SALE PENDING - Barry - 780 Grand Ave. - Beautiful 3BR 2BA 2 story historic home with many updates and insulated & heated garage with oversized doors, located on a quiet dead end road. $100’s.

SALE PENDING - Pittsfield - 501 Oak Hill Rd. - Unique berm home with over 5,000 sq. ft. in a very desirable setting. $100’s.

SALE PENDING - PRICE REDUCED - Pittsfield - 321 N. Illinois Maintenance free 1½ story 3BR home. Would make a great starter home for the growing family. $70’s.

SALE PENDING-Hamburg-405 Washington-2BR home with many updates sitting on 4 lots with 3 outbuildings. Would make the perfect starter home. $50’s.

SOLD - NEW LISTING - Kinderhook - 520 Washington - 4BR 2BA manufactured home with many updates in a great location. $50’s.

SOLD - Detroit - 106 E. Farm St. - Redecorated 1 story frame home with detached 2 car garage. In cooperation with Wade Real Estate.

SOLD - NEW LISTING - Kampsville - 110½ N. Broadway - Newer 3BR 2BA home with well established landscaping sitting on 2 lots. $90’s.

SOLD - Pleasant Hill - 105 Randal Dr. - 2BR ranch home in nice subdivision.

SOLD - Pittsfield - 1226 W. Lowry St. - Well built 3BR ranch home with full basement in a great neighborhood. $100’s.

SOLD - Pittsfield - 25347 393rd St. - Very nice clean 3BR 2.5BA manufactured home with 2 car detached Cleary building on 8 tillable acres. $100’s.

SOLD - NEW LISTING - Pittsfield - 910 W. Adams - 2BR home with 2 car attached garage and new heating and air conditioning. Great starter home! $40’s.

SOLD - Pittsfield - 220 W. Jefferson - Great building lot close to downtown Pittsfield.

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Ayerco surpasses goal; donates $4,308 to PHS Submitted photo

Andy Sprague was appointed to the John Wood Community College Board last week at the board’s regular monthly meeting. Sprague will replace Randy Sims, a trustee who resigned.

Sprague takes spot on John Wood Board of Trustees

By BETH ZUWMALT Pike Press Andy Sprague of Kinderhook is the newest member of the John Wood Community College Board of Trustees.

Sprague was appointed to the board Wednesday, Sept. 20 after the board accepted the resignation of Randy Sims. Sprague will now fill the unexpired term of office vacated

by Sims.

The term for which Sims was elected, that Sprague now holds, will expire in April 2019. Sprague was appointed to the board’s finance committee.

Sprague is the owner of Sprague’s

Ayerco Convenience Stores ran a promotion last spring where 25 cents from select beverages was donated to PHS. The goal was to a donation of approximately $2,500.

The goal was more than met as last week Ayerco and Refreshment Services Pepsi presented Angie Greger, principal, with a donation of $4,308.75. A portion of the money has already been spent to purchase a novel for Mrs. Feldpausch’s English II classes.

The novel In the Time of Butterflies by Julia Alvarez. The use of this novel will assist with alignment to the Common Core State Standards with meeting the multi-cultural literature requirement. At the presentation, left to right were, Tim Briscoe, Refreshment Services Pepsi; Curt Adams, Ayerco president; Gregor,; Karen Fesler, Ayerco manager; Pittsfield store and Brad Lipcamon, Refreshment Services Pepsi.

Kinderhook Lodge, Paxton Farms Inc., and partner in Sprague Farms Inc. He majored in agriculture economics at the University of Illinois at Urbana –Champaign and served as a director of development for the University of Illinois Foundation before returning to Pike County to start his lodging and special events business in 2001. He is the immediate past chairman of the board of the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri, served as chairman for the Illini Community Hospital Growing Our Care Campaign, is a past president of the Hull Lions Club and has held leadership positions for the Pike County Farm Bureau.

Nancy Ross Chapter NSDAR to offer DNA workshop The Nancy Ross Chapter NSDAR will offer a DNA workshop Saturday, Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with registration beginning at 9:30 a.m. This workshop is open to all and will be held at JWCC’s Southeast Education Center at 39637 260th Avenue in Pittsfield.

Joy Upton, DAR Genealogist and CDRC Co-Chairman, will present information on DNA testing and how to interpret the results.

She will be available for questions after her presentation. Among the many handouts to take home will be a list of free websites to

help understand your DNA results. Genealogists will be available to assist anyone needing help with their family tree. Attendees may bring their laptop or tablet to use during the day. Morning snacks, lunch, and handouts will be provided for a cost of $15.

Preregistration is necessary to insure enough handouts for all. For more information or to register, call Alice Cripe at 217-653-5631 or Joyce Dyer at 217- 209-2929, be sure to leave a message if no answer.

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Barry Apple Festival salutes the American Farmer

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The Barry Apple Festival is Sept.

28- Oct. 1 Thursday Sept. 28 events include: apple pie registration at 4 p.m. and judging at 5. After prom is the only food vendor open; 5:45, Western High School Choir 6 p.m Introduction of Master Apple Jack and Apple Blossom Contestants 6:15 Introduction of Jr. Miss Contestants and Dance

6:30 Barry’s Got Talent Jr. Division, Apple Pie Contest Results, Barry’s Got Talent Sr. Division, Barry’s Got Talent Professional Division Friday, Sept 29: 11 a.m.-2 pm.

Apple Dumplin’ Inn Open; 4 p.m., Craft and Food Vendors Open; 4 - 8 p.m. Apple Dumplin’ Inn Open; 6 p.m. Opening Ceremonies and a Performance By Alumni Band Special Recognition will be given to: Friend(s) of the Community.

Golden Apple Citizen and the

Parade Marshall; 6 p.m. quilt booth open.

7 p.m. Pageants Master Apple Jack and Miss Apple Blossom. Jr. Miss, Queen Saturday, Sept. 30: Park and Craft Vendors Open 9 a.m. Apple Dumplin’ Inn (Open for Cinnamon Rolls); 9 a.m. baby contest registration; 9:30 a.m. baby contest on stage. 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Apple Dumplin’ Inn; 10:30 a.m. pet parade registration 11 a.m., pet parade1 p.m. Grand Parade Battle

of the Drum Lines Reviewing stand directly after Grand Parade Band Awards will follow the Drum Line Competition at the stage 5:30- 8:30 p.m. Two Way Crossing On stage 6:30 p.m. bingo, Barry American Legion Hall Sponsored by the Barry American Legion Sunday, Oct. 1 - 10:30 a.m. pancake and sausage breakfast, sponsored by cub scouts pack 15 at the Barry American Legion 7:30- noon, car show registration Southwest corner of Bainbridge and Main Streets,

8 a.m. Park and Craft Vendors Open 8 a.m. Fritter Shack Opens 9 a.m. Community Church Service outside at the Stage 11 a.m. Apple Dumplin’ Inn Open 11 a.m. Chicken Dinner 11 a.m. Ashley Waters Dance Company on stage.

12 p.m. Car Show 1 p.m. Jesus Fest with Anticipation 3 p.m. Kiddie Tractor Pull Next to the First National Bank of Barry 4 p.m. Quilt Drawing and other prizes at the stage

Photo courtesy of Debbie Harshman - The Paper

Five girls are vying to follow retiring Barry Apple Festival Queen Emory Rucker Andy and Angie Rucker), in front. In back, left to right, Tori Predmore (Tom and Lori Predmore), Chloe Mellon (Kenny and Mandy Mellon), Shaylon Armistead (Bobby and Jane Armistead), Abigail Fesler (Bobby and Lisa Fesler), and Jordan Flynn (Allen and Meleah Flynn).

Photo courtesy of Debbie Harshman/The Paper

Those vying for the title of Little Master Apple Jack are front row, left to right, Grady Kenady, son of Chris and Tahni Kenady, Joseph Main, son of Doug and Dawnetta Main, Brecken McKinnon, son of Stephanie Ehrhardt, Nolan Conkright, son of Devin and Jean Conkright. Second row, Contestants for Little Miss Apple Blossom are, Jaymie Utterback daughter of Chad and Pamela Utterback, Mia Brown, daughter of Serena Brown and Zach Brown, Paxtyn Patterson, daughter of Tyler and Stacy Patterson. Third row, reigning Little Miss Apple Blossom Alexis McMullen (Tony and Stacy McMullen) and Master Apple Jack Corey Rennecker (Brad and Michelle Rennecker).

Photo courtesy of Debbie Harshman - The Paper

Four girls are vying for the title of Junior Miss Barry Apple Festival Kadence Haskins (Amanda Haskins and Wes Haskins); Anne Predmore (Tom and Lori Predmore); Retiring Junior Miss Sami Stearns (George and Beth Stearns); Ryleigh Walston (Jeremy and Becky Walston) and Emma Predmore (Tom and Lori Predmore).

Flu vaccination clinics start Oct. 2 for children and Oct. 4 for adults Pike County Health Department will hold the first public children’s flu vaccination clinic Monday, Oct. 2nd. The clinic will be held at Pike County Health Department, 606 W. Adams Street, Pittsfield from 1:30 until 6 p.m. Please use the main entrance, located on Franklin Street.

The cost for the flu vaccine for children is $16 to $30, based on program eligibility. Cash, check, credit card, or Medicaid are all accepted. There is no cost to those covered by Medicaid.

Based on CDC recommendations, the Flu Mist nasal spray vaccine is not available again this year at Pike County Health Department.

Additional children’s flu clinics will be held on the following Monday’s: Oct. 16 from 1:30 - 6 p.m, Oct. 23rd from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m and Oct. 30 from 1:30 - 4:30p.m.

Flu vaccinations at PCHD will continue throughout November and December.

These are walk-in clinics with no appointment needed.

Parent or guardian must sign consent form for those under 18 years of age.

Pike County Health Department will hold the first public adult flu vaccination clinic Wednesday, Oct. 4.

The clinic will be held at the PCHD, 606 W. Adams Street, Pittsfield from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The clinic will run through the lunch hour.

Watch for signs to help with parking and entering the building.

Additional adult flu vaccination clinics will be held Wednesdays from 9 a.m. until 4:30pm: Oct. 11, Oct. 18 , Oct. 25, and Nov. 1.

These are walk-in clinics with no appointment needed.

For those unable to get out of their car, a drive-up service at PCHD is available.

For shut-ins, Pike County Health Department Home Health nurses can come to your home and administer the flu vaccination. Please call the health department at 285-4407 for these services.

Adult injectable flu vaccine is $30 (or billed to Medicare or Medicaid.)

Adult flu clinics will be held every Wednesday in Oct..

The CDC recommends everyone six months and older receive the flu vaccine. People at high risk of serious flu complications include young children; pregnant women; and people with chronic health conditions like asthma, diabetes or heart and lung disease.

Vaccines are safe and are held to a very high standard.

An average of 100 million doses of influenza vaccine is used in the United States each year.

For more information, contact Nancy Halpin, R.N. at Pike County Health Department, 285-4407,

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Movies in the Park this Saturday night

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The Pleasant Hill Fire Department is sponsoring Movies in the Park this Saturday night, Sept.

30 in the Mick and Maude Laughran Amphitheatre.

The movies chosen

are Capt. Underpants and Transformers, The Last Knight. The first movie will start a at 7:30 with a short intermission in-between movies.

Popcorn and soda will be sold. Bring lawn chair or blankets.

Special Olympics travels to Quincy Sunday, Sept. 17, the Pike County Special Olympics was held in Quincy for the 2017 area meet. Over 125 athletes from many areas participated in the meet.

Those attending from Pike County received the following awards: n First place gold medal was awarded to Kelci Pinney and Michelle Jefferson. n Second place silver medal was awarded to Susie Dixon, Paul Hart and Kari Wade. n Third place bronze medal was awarded to Betsy

Curless, David Lara, Kelsey Mershon and Derrick Hankins. n Fourth place ribbon was awarded to Heidi Smith, Kylie DeJaynes and Daniel Varelli. n Fifth place ribbon was awarded to Mercedez Farmer and Carol Beaver. n Sixth place ribbon was awarded to Jon Robinson, Erin Hart and Tim Hull.

Kelci Pinney and Michelle Jefferson will attend the Sectional Meet in Galesburg, Sunday, Nov. 5. Congratulations to all the athletes.

PHHS seniors visit Rotary Pleasant Hill High School sent these two ladies to be guests of the Pittsfield Rotary Club Sept. 20. Mikayla Leverich, left, and Hannah Cox. Cox is the daughter of Rob and Lynn Cox and plans to attend college and become an occupational therapy assistant. Leverich is the daughter of Jason and Crystal Leverich and has been accepted at Eastern Illinois University where she plans to study to become a lawyer.

Pike County HCE highlights the Philippines at International Dinner

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Carolyn Ormond, a former Pike County resident will have pieces of her signature pieces of pottery at the Mt. Sterling Fall Festival Sept. 30. She will be in the American Legion Building. Armand says her pieces evoke nature in everyday items and blues and greens that are seen in nature.

Former Pittsfield resident to have handcrafted pottery at Mt. Sterling Festival Sept. 30 Fallen Leaf Pottery will have its debut during the Mt Sterling Fall Festival Sept.

30. Mt. Sterling potter Carolyn Ormond will be displaying her work, including several smaller pieces for sale at her booth in the American Legion building.

Carolyn established her studio in the former O’Neil’s building on Main Street after she and her husband, John, bought the building and joined with the Mt. Sterling Façade program to recreate the building’s 1878 façade.

In addition, they began renovating its upstairs into an Art Deco-themed apartment.

Her potter’s wheel and other tools are housed in the back of the downstairs. The red door on the back alley leads into her workshop.

Carolyn, now 80 years old, is known locally as c.o., a former publisher of The Democrat-Message. She led the newspaper from the late ‘70s to the early ‘90s, during one of Mt Sterling’s heydays.

She and the newspaper helped lead the charge to get a prison in Mt Sterling, establish a park district, supported expanding the municipal airport, and reported on such big items as a major Dot Foods expansion.

Since she retired in the mid-‘90s, she’s pursued her art with the same passion she brought to the newspaper.

“I don’t consider myself a potter of the caliber of Brown County’s Master Potter John Cannon. I just like to play in the mud!” she said.

A former resident of Pike County, one of her first jobs in her hometown of Pittsfield was as a sign-painter

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advertising manager for the Pike Press newspaper. She has drawn and painted all her life, and also created wood carvings and other art.

Then a few years ago she bought a potter’s wheel and kiln, took some classes with potter Kirby Drennen at the Strawn Art Center in Jacksonville, and began creating signature pieces that evoke nature in everyday items.

Her palette tends toward the blues and greens people see in their everyday world.

For the Festival, she has also created some signs and holiday pieces. Carolyn is hoping some of her Pike County friends can stop by her booth Friday.

Pike County HCE’s International Dinner is to be held Thursday, Oct. 12, 6 p.m. at the Farm Bureau Building in Pittsfield. The featured speaker is Joi Cuartero-Austin of Quincy who will share interesting facts about the Philippines through personal stories and pictures. The Philippines is a self-governing island country located in Southeast Asia, situated in the Western Pacific with a population of over 100,000,000.

Joi Cuartero Austin is a first generation citizen, with both her parents immigrating to the US from the Philippines after they were married in 1983. Joi still has family in the Philippines, with the majority of them coming from Orani, Bataan and Manila in the Luzon islands. When speaking in their native language, they use the Tagalog dialogue, which is the primary dialogue of the Philippines.

Joi is in Marketing & Communications for GREDF and is primarily responsible for delivering the GREDF branded message, leading the community brand implementation efforts, managing local and regional events, as well as economic development initiatives.

There will be a meal consisting of grilled pork barbecue, Filipino sweet macaroni salads, tropical

Rotary

hears of literacy grant Rotarians at last week’s meeting heard details of the literacy grant the club received. The club requested a $3,000 grant and received $2,490. The grant funds received this year will be pooled with other funds to launch the “MyOn” program at the South Elementary School in Pittsfield. Rotarian Julie Boren, left, is chairman of the literacy committee and presented the program. At right is Nathan Painter, Rotary president.

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Joi’s program will follow.

Anyone wishing to attend the meal and program may submit $10 to Treasurer Jeanne Howard, 31561 280th Ave, Barry, IL 62312 before Oct. 5.

You may also contact your local HCE unit to register.

Everyone is welcome to attend. We cannot accept walk-ins for the dinner but feel free to attend the program. Join us as we experience the Philippines and an evening of culture, food and fellowship!

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