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Preserving memories of Higbee school.

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Young Female Leader program blossoming at Western Elementary

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Fourteen students from Pittsfield High School walked out of class Wednesday, March 14 in memory of 17 students who died in the Parkland, Fla. school shooting last month. The group said they were in favor of more gun controls and more security in school. Clockwise from the bottom were: Wyatt Watkins, Gabrielle Karate, Madison Neese, Destiny Utterback, Haley Smith, Rachel Boatright, Kylie Paben, Dakota Harris, Zach Gowen, Robert Taylor, Alex Soria, Logan Howland, Kylie Paben and Lacey Howland.

Area students participate in national walk-out

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Students at three of the four county school districts participated in last week’s national event to walk out in protest of gun violence.

Nationwide, students organized to leave school, beginning at 10 a.m., and stay out of school for 17 minutes in honor of the 17 individuals killed in last month’s school shooting in Parkland, Fla. “To my knowledge, no one at our school participated,” Ron Edwards, assistant superintendent in Pleasant Hill, said. “If they would have, they would not

By SHELBY STROEMER Pike Press Two fourth grade teachers made it their mission to reach out to young girls at Western Elementary School in Barry. The teachers formed the Young Female Leader group (YFL) and it has started off strong.

Sarah Hilligoss and Cara Knake, the fourth grade teachers, went around to the third through fifth grade classrooms and presented the program to recruit girls.

The program started up March 6 with the group continuing to meet every Tuesday after school.

“We wanted a positive place for the girls to be able to go,” Hilligoss said.

Health is a huge focus for the group. Between physical and mental health, the teachers are showing the girls how to manage both. Exercise and a healthy recipe is given at

“I would like to see the girls become really unforgettable women.”

Desirae Wager

Western fifth grader every YFL gathering.

Discussion on self esteem, confidence building, and leadership skills will also be done at each Tuesday meeting.

“We noticed that girls were down on themselves, so we decided this would be a good thing to start up to help with that,” Hilligoss said.

Along with the basic exercise, games, and recipes that are provided by the teachers of the program, new features are being investigated. According to (See, YFL, A3)

“The teachers were aware there might be students walking out. We had no discussion about it with the students.”

Angie Greger

Pittsfield High School principal have been disciplined.”

Jessica Funk, superintendent at Western, said students in her district participated in the walkout.

“We had about 10 at the high school and 17 at the junior high,” Funk said, adding students were not penalized for the protest.

“Western encourages our students to be a part of the bigger community and to be passionate about their beliefs,” Funk said. “We allowed students to lead and participate in the walkout, while being supervised, to allow them to experience (See, walk-out, A3)

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The Young Female Leaders group at the Western Elementary School at the Barry campus met March 13.

At the end of it, the girls gather for a “team” huddle and chant. The girls are chanting “I am strong. I am smart. I am a girl.” This is the YFL motto.

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Getting it ready for the sauce man Greg Martin, left, spoons on the pasta Sunday at the North Pike Fire Department spaghetti dinner, while Brett Shoemaker waits to ladle on the sauce. The event ran from 11 until 1 and was to raise funds for the department.

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Gordon Samson, a member of the Pleasant Hill Lion’s Club, was busy trying to keep the pancake tossers in stock of batter Saturday night at the annual Lions Club pancake and sausage supper. Next year will be the 50th Lions Club pancake and sausage supper, held each year in March at the Lions’ Club building in Pleasant Hill.

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Members of the Pleasant Hill Cub Scouts hosted a spaghetti dinner Sunday at the Pleasant Hill American Legion. Manning the serving table were, back to front, Brody Dolbeare, Bing Lowe and Beckett Peebles. Money raised from the dinner will offset camp costs and other Scout activities.

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The annual Music Booster’s spaghetti dinner at the Pikeland Community School in Pittsfield took place March 16. Susan Collins, a kitchen worker for PCS, had pre-made a plate of spaghetti for the dinner that she used as an example of how the plates should look.

Collins gave her demonstration to the volunteers and helpers that were on kitchen duty.

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Cheryl Birch, left, and Kris Jacques had front row seats March 15 when Governor Bruce Rauner came to Pittsfield to address a gathering of local Republicans at Crossroads Center in Pittsfield. Rauner was in campaign mode last week, prior to yesterday’s primary election in Illinois.

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Time

for the primary

Bridget Cramsey, left, was one of the early morning voters yesterday at the American Legion polling location in Barry. Assisting her with her ballot was Annabell Blackorby.

Results from the March 20 primary in Pike County will appear in next week’s Pike Press.

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Petty

Jonas Petty of Pittsfield, left, listens to a question from the crowd of about 65 people last week at the Pittsfield American Legion Hall. State Senator Sam McCann, right, had called the meeting to endorse Petty for the Republican representative candidate for this district. McCann said he plans to announce his intentions on whether he will run for any statewide office on the independent ticket in the next few weeks. He said he purposely did not file for re-election as a Republican or a Democrat after becoming disillusioned with the political parties in the state.

All Wars Museum wraps up season with two speakers

By MICHAEL BOREN Pike Press The Pike County All Wars Museum wrapped up its winter speaker series March 13 with two speakers.

Judy Lemons Hurdle, the daughter of George Lemons, spoke briefly about her book “Milton Military Mustangs in World War II.” She described her extensive research on more than 120 World War II veterans from the Milton area.

Her book may be purchased at Casteel’s in Pittsfield.

The main speaker of the evening was Charlie Gates, 1962 graduate of Pittsfield High School, who spent 10 years active duty in the U.S. Navy and 12 years on reserve duty. Yet, during all those years, Gates says he was never on a ship.

The reason is that he spent most of those years as flight engineer on a P-3 Orion anti-submarine aircraft.

He told the group that he decided to enlist in the Navy in 1966 when Barbara

Governor Bruce Rauner sped with police escort from a Republican meeting in Adams County to address over 120 Pike County GOP faithful at the Crossroads Center in Pittsfield March 15.

At the event, Rauner was in the final campaign days leading up to yesterday’s primary challenge from conservative State Representative Jeanne Ives.

Rauner sought to reach out to the party base, many of whom reportedly feel ignored by some of the social positions the Governor has taken in his three-plus years as Illinois chief executive.

“I reflect the values of the Republican Party,” Rauner said. “My number one giving goes to the Republican Party. Everything is on the line in this election, which will determine our future.

We have issues that unite us all.”

His one applause line was his pledge “to defeat Mike Madigan.”

The governor strove to divert anger at his signing a so-called “sanctuary state bill.” He said, “It is baloney to call it a sanctuary city or sanctuary state bill. We reduced it from a 40 page bill to a two page nothing bill. The police asked me to sign the bill. I am strongly opposed to illegal immigration.”

Rauner then worked the crowd briefly, and headed out the back door, reportedly to make one more campaign stop.

The Pike County GOP meeting under Chairman John Birch followed the usual pattern of opening and closing prayers by Pike County Board Chairman Andy Borrowman and Master of Ceremonies Rev. Jim Jacques, respectively. Birch led the pledge to the flag, and Christie Mendenhall gave a stirring rendition of the National Anthem.

Entertainment was provided by several cast members of the upcoming Pittsfield High School musical, “Little Shop of Horrors.”

Jim Eatock and his wife provided the fine sound system, and, as usual, the ladies of the First Christian Church served an excellent meal.

Since this is an election year, and the primary election had not yet taken place, there were many candidates

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Governor Bruce Rauner was greeted in the Crossroads hallway be Pike County GOP Chairman John Birch and his wife, Cheryl.

and their representatives present. State Representative C. D. Davidsmeyer of Jacksonville spoke at length about the problems facing Illinois, including House and Senate rules that allow the Democratic leadership to exercise iron control over what bills even get discussed in the General Assembly.

He says he is sponsoring a Taxpayers Fiscal Charter as a “simple first step” toward getting state finances under control.

Davidsmeyer faced a primary challenge from Pittsfield native Jonas Petty, who spoke later in the evening. Petty, a businessman with properties in Pike and other counties in the area, spoke of his detailed plan for economic development, education, and welfare reform.

He said that receiving

endorsements and support in his efforts in the 100th district was a “humbling experience,” and he agreed that the Taxpayers Fiscal Charter is “an excellent piece of legislation.”

State Senate candidate Steve McClure addressed the group, saying , “I am not bought and paid for by anyone, and I don’t value any county of the district over another.”

Statewide and local candidates spoke, including Deputy David Greenwood, candidate for Pike County Sheriff; and Victim Witness Coordinator Natalie Roseberry, candidate for Pike County Clerk.

Speaking on behalf of Ives early in the meeting was her running mate, former State Representative Rich Morthland.

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Charlie Gates of Pittsfield talks about the P-3 Orion antisubmarine aircraft during his March 13 presentation at the Pike County All Wars Museum.

Lemons, the secretary of the Pike County draft board, told him that he was very close to being drafted. (She was the mother of Hurdle, first speaker on Tuesday evening.)

Gates’ career in the Navy included a deployment operating off the coast of Vietnam in 1967 and 1968 when two of the P-3’s were lost. He described being all over the world while being based at Brunswick, Maine.

His assignments took him over North America, South

America, Europe and much of the Pacific Ocean, but his service never took him to Australia.

He shared numerous stories of his years in the military along with uniforms and other military memorabilia of his time in the Navy.

The Pike County All Wars Museum is located at the corner of North Illinois Street and East Jefferson Street in Pittsfield, next to the Historic East School.

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Dari Ripple

opens for season

The yearly grand opening of the Dari Ripple ice cream shop in Pittsfield has arrived.

March 16 was the big day for the seasonal opening. Operations started at 9:30 a.m. and despite the cold, Dari Ripple had a line of people all day. Cold temperatures don’t deter ice cream lovers in Pike County.

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Preserving memories of Higbee school

By SHELBY STROEMER Pike Press When Pittsfield’s Higbee school went down in rubble, the history and the memories did not.

Lloyd Lawber, of the Pike County All Wars Museum, kept Higbee alive through a memorial that has been under development since the departure of the school.

“I dreamed about the time capsule since Higbee was torn down.”

Do you need help getting a job?

Are you unemployed, looking for a summer job, or searching for a more satisfying career?

Pike County Economic Development Corporation is working with the Illinois Department of Employment Security to present workshops that will prepare you for gainful employment as well as meeting your needs to prepare for an upcoming Job Fair to be held in May. The workshops are all discussion based. Topics of

discussion will be resumes, application preparation, interviewing techniques and employer expectations.

The next workshop is April 3 from 10 a.m until noon at the Pike County Farm Bureau, 1301 E Washington St., Pittsfield.

Take advantage of this free help in preparation for an upcoming Job Fair May 10.

If you need more information, please call Brenda Middendorf at the PCEDC office, 217-491-2401.

Lloyd Lawber Higbee memorial planner The idea of a time capsule came to Lawber about the same time Higbee was about to come down. The realization of what could be lost made Lawber realize there should be more to come for Higbee.

“I dreamed about the time capsule since Higbee was torn down,” Lawber said.

Many goods from the current time period and also from Higbee’s past were locked away in the capsule for an opening at some point in the future.

Lawber said he put many dated items in the receptacle. There are three weeks of newspapers, calendars from the local banks, and artifacts from the Higbee school.

“I don’t know when they’ll get to that time capsule. Could be 50 years, 75, 100,” Lawber said.

Lawber stated that the memorial

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A time capsule was laid to rest in the Higbee memorial in Pittsfield March 14.

Lloyd Lawber of the Pike County All Wars Museum made the time capsule and orchestrated this event. Gary Woods, left, and Richard Feezel, both former school teachers, sealed in the capsule.

project at the corner of Jackson and Jefferson streets isn’t finished yet. A garden of low maintenance flowers will be planted around the memorial.

Artifacts from Higbee will be chained in place amid the spreading flowers. An etched marble picture of Higbee will be added to the monument.

“Today is the biggest accomplish-

ment on this yet,” Lawber said.

With a few exceptions, the majority of items at the memorial come from Higbee. The arch window, which has the same dimensions as the ones Higbee had, was made by Hoffmeister Welding in Griggsville. The etched plates on the front were made of limestone that came from Springfield.

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Woodland Church celebrates sesquincentennial been formed and organized the previous year. Leadership came from Reverend David C. Martin, who was a minister on the Maysville Circuit. He became the first pastor of the church.

Woodland Church was among a group of churches recently recognized by the church magazine “Great is Thy Faithfulness”.

YFL

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(Continued from A1) Hilligoss, the group will be having a karate teacher come teach for at least one session. Ashley Waters from Ashley’s Dance Company in Barry is also going to come by and teach some dance moves with the girls, even though several are already in dance.

At the March 13 YFL get together, there were 30 girls present. Exercise of the day was volleyball.

They were taught how to serve, cheers, and what certain moves were and meant.

Knake presented the recipe of the day — “nice” cream.

Emma Raftery, a senior at Western High School, volunteered to help for the evening. She showed a couple of girls how to serve and helped them chase down their volleyballs.

Before the meeting was over the girls all gathered in for a “team” huddle. A motto for the group has been created and is said during the team huddle at the conclusion of each session.

“I am strong. I am smart. I am a girl,” the motto says.

Of all the 30 girls that were present, smiles were planted on each of their faces and that’s how one student hope it stays.

“I would like to see the girls become really unforgettable women. I want to see them with the biggest smiles on their faces ever,” said Desirae Wager, a fifth grader.

The YFL group will continue meeting every Tuesday through April 28.

The girls will wrap up the season by running a 2K.

(Continued from A1) the power of their First Amendment rights. Teachers remained in their classrooms and instruction proceeded as normal.”

Angie Greger, principal at Pittsfield High School, agreed with Western’s approach to the walk-out.

“The teachers were aware there might be students walking out,” Greger said.

“We had no discussion about it with the students. They left at 10 and returned to their classrooms 17 minutes later.”

Fourteen students from Pittsfield High School joined the protest, taking a spot at the end of the school’s front entrance sidewalk.

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handbook, engaging in any activity, on or off campus, is not permitted if it interferes with, disrupts or adversely affects the school environment and also that no student without written or verbal consent of the parent/ guardian shall be permitted to leave the school premises during the school day.

“No comment,” was the response of GriggsvillePerry Superintendent Janet Gladu when asked about the walk-out and its aftermath.

“I’m not confirming that we had a walk-out,” she added.

In general terms, Gladu said that the G-P district follows the parameters for student discipline set forth by the state of Illinois in Senate Bill 100. “We use it for all student discipline,” she said.

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students joining the protest, said. “There needs to be more controls, more security.”

Lisa Jockisch, principal at Pikeland Community School in the Pittsfield district, estimated 15 students left the junior high in honor of the walk-out.

Seven students participated in the event at GriggsvillePerry High School. They were each given in-school suspensions, according to posts on social media.

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The church was honored with a luncheon March 10.

Attendees of the luncheon were Mary Lou Dixon, Carol Reese, Joan Glenn, Elaine Hobson, Gail Emerson, Kathy Feenstra, and Fran Miller.

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Our View THEIR NEWS, OUR NEWS

Quiet days can be the best days Take a look at the state, national and world news and you’ll usually find something disturbing.

There will be accounts of school violence, serial bombings, vicious election campaigns, massive breaches of personal information, civil wars around the globe and itchy fingers near nuclear buttons.

But pause to look at the news around you and you’ll find a much different picture.

Military comrades are remembering days of service. Adults are trying to figure out how to restore a fondly-remembered movie theatre, kids are participating in wholesome school activities – sports, drama, music, service clubs.

Sometimes the two worlds intersect, like local students choosing to put school on “hold” for 17 minutes last week, honoring the memories of lives lost in a February school shooting.

But for the most part, we treasure our local traditions and continue in our accustomed routines. We support the local fundraising dinner. We join in on the “fun runs/ walks” and celebrate when the local ice cream stand opens for the season.

In most instances, we cannot export the quiet joys of Pike County to the rest of the world. But we can make sure that we take a few moments each day to appreciate them.

The safe, peaceful and supported life in Pike County should never be taken for granted.

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Easter is just around the corner.

1. I will be attending a church service.

2. Easter and Christmas are the only times I go to church.

3. Egg hunts for the children are my favorite part of the holiday.

4. Easter candy and new clothes are my favorite ways to celebrate.

5. I don’t celebrate Easter in any way.

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Last week's poll results President Donald Trump has agreed to meet with Kim Jong-un, leader of North Korea.

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A. This is an historic break through and a chance for peace in that region.

B. North Korea is playing games.

Don’t expect any real progress.

C. With Trump at the table, who knows? Expect a surprise.

D. I’m concerned that this will be an opportunity for a terrorist incident.

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

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Critical of current education system

The modern public school. What a mystical place it is, indeed. How have we allowed such a system to dominate the youths of America? Such, that we now protest against the very foundations of our country’s Constitution.

It is a miniature society which breeds the radical ideas of the modern world.

The students within are mere pawns, whom the leaders sway with the most devastating decrees. The factory’s molds are constantly being improved.

Every few years, another method of manufacturing is installed. New pro-

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ity rises to take the throne. These new leaders of societal influence are not like their predecessors. They have no real understanding of history or consequences. They have no sense of religion and public well-being. The new Socrates’ (or “experts”, as they so proudly name themselves) believe they alone have authority to alter their parent’s principles of government and law.

There is no need for individual selfprotection. The society as a whole will provide it. With a lack of intelligence and understanding, Generation Z (my generation) will begin the next stage of civilization deterioration. If we’re not mindful, this will be our final fall.

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Finish Your Story: By John O ttwell

Do you like olives?

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hen I grew up our main foods were meat and potatoes. I ate no Mexican, Chinese, Vietnamese, or other ethnic food. Dad didn’t care for seafood so we didn’t eat that, either. Our diet was rather bland by my standards now. But that type of diet was considered normal for the time. Salt and pepper were the only spices that were necessary. If your diet is still meat and potatoes, I have no bad thing to say about that. Who doesn’t like a good roast and potatoes?

In 1986 a shipmate took me to an all-you-can eat Chinese buffet. I found that some of their food was rather tasty and some I didn’t really

care for. Regardless, my palate was introduced to some other foods and was starting to change.

While I lived in San Diego, California I ate a lot of Mexican food and would occasionally try some different Italian places.

Once I was on a date and eating at an Italian restaurant. I had set my olives on the side of my plate. The owner came around and said, “What’s-a wrong with your olives?”

“Nothing, I just don’t care for olives,” I replied.

“You eat your olives. I fly them in all the way from Greece,” he responded. He had a barrel in the back and

indeed flew his olives in from Greece.

He could’ve said he’d flown them in from the moon and I wouldn’t have tried them. I thought I didn’t like olives.

I moved to St. Louis in 1993. I especially like the Italian and Greek food here.

I have also tried some sushi and have found there are some of the rolls that I also like.

Olives were not something I liked even when they were on a pizza. Mom had a few olives when I was growing up. They were the green olives with pimento centers.

I had tried a few and didn’t care for them. So I had as-

sumed that’s how all olives tasted and that I didn’t like them.

Then about seven years ago I was eating a Greek salad and it had some Kalamata olives on it. My wife encouraged me to try one. So I did and to my surprise I really liked it. Now I regularly eat them.

I’ve found that I do like some olives. When I was younger the only olive that I enjoyed was Popeye’s girlfriend.

n John Ottwell graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1984 and lives in Shrewsbury, Mo. His website is www.Finishyourstory.com.

Guest Column: By Elizabeth Lee Vliet, M.D.

Gun violence needs correct diagnosis M

ost Americans have at some time been a patient needing medical care.

How did you get the right help for what ailed you? Your doctor had to evaluate you and identify the problem, or diagnosis, needing treatment before the correct treatment could be prescribed.

Physicians cannot treat you effectively if they do not first establish the correct diagnosis. Physicians “ready” themselves to treat by going through a systematic process of evaluating the patient, and only then are able to “aim” treatment at the proper “target,” then “fire” a prescription to help the patient.

We have a duty to go through this process in the right sequence - it is not ethical for physicians just “fire” off a treatment without aiming our treatment at the right target.

But that reverse course - Fire, Aim, Ready - is exactly what the mainstream media, politicians, law enforcement officials, and liberals are doing in the debate over gun control following the Parkland, Florida, shooting.

One “treatment”—restrict gun rights (i.e. self-defense rights)—is recommended for everyone across the country, whether or not it actually addresses the correct “disease” that led to Nicholas Cruz’s horrific killing spree. There has been little effort to evaluate what led to this young man’s slaughter of his

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grams. New prospects. Each innovation is merely an experiment, for the broader purpose of society.

The poor victims have been disposed to the mighty indoctrination encampment, of which, few survive. These distant few that manage to escape, will never forget the horrid scenes of destruction suffered by their peers. Those who are cleaned of all intellect and selfthought, are packaged and delivered to the world at large.

Without a clear view of morality or experience in handling the stress and complication of reality, their keen sense of self-worth and rebellious nature is immediately summoned. The old order slowly begins to crumble, as the new age of ignorance and irresponsibil-

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high school peers, or to even consider other “treatments.”

Instead, the knee-jerk response to the Parkland shooting has been exactly like the reactions to other killings by mentally disturbed persons at Virginia Tech, Tucson Safeway, Ft. Hood, the Orlando nightclub, San Bernadino, and most recently Central Michigan University campus: ban “assault” weapons, confiscate guns from law-abiding citizens, vilify the NRA, and/or revoke the Second Amendment.

Physicians have a legal and ethical duty to carry out a proper diagnostic evaluation of their patients, and only then recommend treatment. Why don’t we apply similar standards to evaluating the problem of violence and killing in our society?

Many contributing factors beg to be discussed—many originating in the “progressive” social policies of the past 40-50 years: The breakdown of our traditional values and the removal of God from the public arena; The breakdown of the family, and the marked increase in children growing up without fathers in the home; Loss of respect for human life with the dramatic increase in abortion on demand; The constant exposure to violence in games, TV, movies and social media E-mail: publisher@campbellpublications.net

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from early childhood on; Closing state mental facilities and putting mentally ill out on the streets without adequate treatment resources or support systems; 10-minute “med-check” psychiatry visits and overuse of psychoactive medicines without adequate time for evaluation, or development of non-pharmacologic therapies; Emphasis on “political correctness” by public officials, including school boards, and then failing to report seriously disturbed students for proper mental health treatment—or failure to charge them when indicated with criminal violations (the latter allowed Cruz to pass a background check); Dereliction of duty by law enforcement officials—local, state, and federal, including the FBI—in failing to act on reputable tips and their own encounters with seriously troubled individuals.

“Gun control” is the wrong prescription for such societal problems. It will not prevent criminals or disturbed persons from obtaining lethal weapons.

“Gun free zones” have already been proven to fail.

If physicians practiced medicine with such “shotgun” (pun intended) approaches to medical problems, medicine would indeed be as guilty of doing harm and causing death as we see in (Vliet, CONTINUED ON A5)

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The Coonridge Digest: Freida Marie Crump

Taking ‘heard it through the grapevine’ to a whole new level Greetings from the Ridge Harold Stice seriously considered cancelling his family’s vacation to Cancun.

Even though they’d planned and saved for this trip for several years, he contemplated sacrificing his earnest money at a hurtful loss and just staying home. The Stices live in the country a mile or so from any other house, and Harold had a great fear that leaving their own home unattended for ten days would practically be an invitation to any thief or miscreant. He had instructed his family to tell no one that they’d be leaving for a vacation and only their rural mailman, who was sworn to secrecy, knew the facts.

What Harold hadn’t factored in was the excitement quotient of a six-year-old boy who was in danger of busting if he couldn’t tell his thrilling news to someone so he shared it with his closet friend with a promise that his buddy would never tell.

And he didn’t. . .until he got home that night, and of course his friend forgot the part about the Stice family vacation being a secret.

We live in a small town so the wires of communication are shorter and thus carry a higher voltage than in larger communities. Within two days every citizen of Coonridge and several stray dogs knew of the family’s plan and by the time Harold had been congratulated at least a dozen

times on his vacation, the two-month trip now included stops in Paris, Alaska, with a short excursion to the Sahara desert.

Harold surmised that the only course of action was to bite the bullet, take a several thousand-dollar loss and stay home. Eventually his wife Sharon convinced him that with the whole community looking out for their homestead the place might actually be safer. Harold did not agree, but bit the bullet and they left for Mexico.

Harold might have taken some solace in a study conducted by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology finding that false news travels six times faster than the truth. They discovered that fake news rushed through Twitter, “farther, faster, deeper and more broadly than the truth in all categories of information.” Deb Roy, co-author of the study, said, “No matter how you slice it, falsity wins out.” Lies, bad information, fake news travel with a speed that leaves plain old truth in the dust.

The researchers found that it takes 10 hours to reach 1500 Twitter users with an untruth, while a message of truth takes 60.

Lies reach 35 percent more people than true news. Lies morph into an average of 24 generations of repostings while the truth barely makes it through a dozen. The MIT study showed that of the 126,285 stories fact checked, two-thirds were false.

They found that hate-provoking messages

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he MIT study showed that of the 126,285 stories fact checked, two-thirds were false. They found that hateprovoking messages seem to travel with the most speed, a fact that informs us more about the human condition than the state of our technology.

seem to travel with the most speed, a fact that informs us more about the human condition than the state of our technology.

In what has turned into a 12-month political season I’ve had to take a step I swore I’d never do. I’ve quietly and discreetly cut some folks off my scroll of Facebook friends. I’d always contended that I could put up with or ignore just about anything, writing off political rants to either lack of education or irritable bowels, but of late I’ve simply clicked “unfriend” so I don’t have to read the stuff. Oh, I never confront them, we never argue, I’ll not pick a fight, but I will deny them the privilege of spewing all over my computer. Life is too short, and I’m married to Herb. That’s enough idiocy for any one person to endure.

Which leaves us with the question: Why would otherwise sane and stable people believe such lies? I fear that the answer to that is all too simple: we’re anxious to latch onto anything that confirms our own

prejudices. The fact that it’s a lie is almost immaterial. In the race between truth and what makes us feel justified, reality just can’t quite keep up.

Harold Stice and his family returned home after the ten days of his rumored two-month vacation and they found things pretty much as they left them. Oh, they saw a few scratches on the basement door but Harold chalked that up to an overly ambitious groundhog. Nothing was missing and in fact a mysterious neighbor had kept the lawn mowed. “If I didn’t know better I’d say the place looked better than when we left it,” he said. If he’d only known that the imaginary stories of his trip had traveled further than he had.

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

125 YEARS AGO: BARRY SENDS ‘LOUD DELEGATION’ TO COUNTY BOARD 150 Years Ago March 19, 1868 Pittsfield was visited on Monday night by a storm of rain and wind, which has not been equaled for violence for a long time. At about six o’clock the wind burst in full fury, leveling fences, overturning small buildings, etc.

Several buildings were moved on their foundations, but the heaviest loss fell upon our worthy fellow citizen, B. H. Atkinson, whose barn was blown down.

Two horses and a colt were in the barn. One horse was killed instantly, and the other two were so badly injured they will probably die.

The Pittsfield Democratic Club met on Monday night, but owing to the storm, the attendance was small, and the meeting adjourned until Saturday night, at which time a full attendance is desired.

The wheat crop still presents a most promising appearance for a heavy crop. The fruit, too, is all safe thus far.

Joel Pennington and Son have fitted up the Mansion House stable expressly for those farmers who desire to bring their own feed for their horses while in Pittsfield.

Will our country friends take notice that they can always find the latest city papers at Henry Mills Book Store? Buy one before you leave town.

The consolidation spoken of us in the winter as likely to occur between the companies running the Illinois River did not take place, and the Belle of Pike will make her regular trips during the season between Naples and St. Louis. But we are sorry to learn that the Belle of Pike came near being blown ashore at Alton, and had to put back to St. Louis for repairs, her smoke stacks and pilot house having been blown off.

The next packet boat will bring to Fishell & Loth in Pittsfield a magnificent stock of cloth for ladies sacks and cloaks.

Seed potatoes of the Neshanock, English Flake and Peach Blow varieties are available at the enterprising firm of Jones and Wolgemuth in Pittsfield.

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125 Years Ago March 22, 1893 A very heavy rain fell last night, and will be the means of bringing all the frost out of the ground and settling the roads.

The general consensus is that the wheat crop is very badly damaged.

The legal voters of Pittsfield do not want to forget that they are to vote on the adoption of city organization under the general law on the 31st day of March. Our neighboring cities of Barry and Griggsville are so organized, and are heartily in favor of it.

Barry sent a loud delegation down Monday to the meeting of the Board of Supervisors, but it went home badly demoralized. It came thinking Pittsfield was going to lie idle and let Barry have its own way. It found, however, that such was not the case, and they looked as they left early as if they wanted someone to help them let go.

Elder Ellmore has been having great success in Nebo. At this writing 50 have united with the Christian Church, and great multitudes are still attending meetings twice a day. Old grudges have been healed and some of our most substantial citizens have been reclaimed. Such a meeting is a fine thing for our village, as it was drifting in the direction of Sodom and Gomorrah so far as brotherly love and charity are concerned.

The Nebo Methodists are getting ready to open their doors and call the residue of the wicked people home.

Three political conventions in Nebo Saturday last. A full ticket

by Republican, Democratic and Alliance parties.

100 Years Ago March 20, 1918 The weather has been clear and fine the past few days. Lots of people are making garden and putting in oats. Grass is green, and leaves are coming out of trees in every indication of an early spring.

During one day last week there were 26 high school pupils at home with the mumps, and this

week chicken pox has started in for a run.

Virgil Campbell of Pleasant Hill has died at Camp Taylor, Kentucky with pneumonia. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Graham, well known residents of the Black Oak neighborhood. The body arrived at Pleasant Hill Monday morning, and the young man was buried with all military honors, and in uniform.

President Wilson has by a recent proclamation, called on all boys under the military age and over 16 to enroll for productive work in the U.S. boys working reserve. For the boy it is an opportunity for voluntary patriotic service.

About 75 bird houses were entered in the Barry school bird house contest. The protection of useful birds is also a war measure.

Charles A. Barber, assistant cashier of the First National Bank, was operated on in Chicago yesterday morning for the removal of a kidney. The operation was successful and at last accounts Mr. Barber was resting as well as could be expected.

Dr. Mary Aiton has completed the vaccination of all the school children of Summer Hill school, owing to the presence of a case of smallpox.

The supervisor thought this would be the safest measure, and in the end cost the least.

The basket ball team of El Dara girls played New Canton last Saturday afternoon. The score was 17 to 19 in favor of El Dara.

75 Years Ago March 24, 1943 Induction notices have been mailed by the Pike County Selective Service board to a large number of selectees who will go to Peoria for their final examination and induction into the service. This is the third call for March.

Holders of gas ration books can now have their tires re-capped without securing a purchase order from the local ration board.

Churches expecting to serve dinners any time throughout the

year must register with the local war price and rationing board before April 15.

State Representative Roy Donohoo has introduced a bill in the state legislature to repeal the voter registration law, which was passed at the last general assembly. He say there are a great numbers of voters who are not registered, many of whom resent the law and won’t register.

Keith Dodd, who has completed basic military training at Jefferson Barracks, has been transferred to the University of California where he is enrolled in a special course in meteorology.

Keith is the son of County Nurse Hazel Dodd.

50 Years Ago March 20, 1968 A young man who six years ago chucked a full-pay scholarship to the Naval Academy in civil engineering to study medicine leaves this week for Lima, Peru to study infectious diseases and their treatment. He’s Keenan Barber, 24, son of Mr. and Mrs. K. C. Barber of Pittsfield, now in his third year at the University of Illinois medical school.

Marine Private Gary W. Hittner, son of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Hittner of Pittsfield, was graduated from eight weeks of recruit training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego. He will now undergo from two to four weeks of individual combat training.

Dr. Kenneth I. Grimes, 65, well-known Pike County dentist who had practiced in Barry since 1928, passed away Monday at Illini Hospital. He was the son of Walter C. and Laura Guthrie Grimes, and a graduate of Nebo High School. His practice of dentistry in Barry was interrupted from January 1941 to August 1946 by service in the United States Army.

Mr. and Mrs. Lyndal Zumwalt of Pittsfield had a baby daughter, Christine Lynn, March 16th.

25 Years Ago March 24, 1993 The long-awaited improvement of the Martinsburg road be-

tween Pittsfield and Pleasant Hill moved to near reality Tuesday night. The County Board learned that the Illinois Department of Transportation will pay all of an estimated $505,165 to oil and chip the entire length of the 12.5 mile county highway. The board acknowledged the efforts of State Senator Laura Donahue and State Rep. Art Tenhouse in securing the oil and chip financing.

The Perry school districts had to dip into their reserve funds for the second year in a row to balance school finances, the school board was told at the March 17 meeting.

In Korea in 1952 Sgt. Virgil “Butch” Goewey of Griggsville and PFC Tom “Willie” McCarter of Pittsfield served together in the same squad of a Marine combat unit. In the next battalion over was Cpl. Carl Bartlett, a classmate of Butch’s all through school. Coincidentally all three were wounded twice, for a total of six purple hearts. The comrades held a recent reunion dinner at the Red Dome in Pittsfield.

10 Years Ago March 19, 2008 The Pike County Chamber of Commerce business of the year award was given to John Petty and Sons Construction, and the Petty Companies. John Petty and Jonas Petty received the plaques.

Volunteers of the year were Ann Ferguson and Tom Reinhardt.

After more than 150 years, the Kinderhook United Methodist Church will be closing its doors due to declining numbers. The church conducted its first worship service in 1853 in a rural schoolhouse.

The addresses of 36 Pike Countians currently serving in the U.S. military are published in this week’s Pike Press.

Martha Ruhl of Pittsfield is turning 105 March 23. In the eyes of her daughter, Naomi Heightman, she is a woman who has worked hard all her life and has always been in real good health.

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

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these shooting events. Physicians could be sued or lose their license to practice.

We physicians also have a legal duty to report individuals whom we assess as potentially dangerous to themselves (suicidal) or others (homicidal). A physician who failed to report someone like Cruz, who then committed a mass shooting, would be subjected to severe, even criminal, penalties.

Why have law enforcement officials in Broward County, Tucson/Pima County, Blacksburg, Orlando, San Bernadino, Central Michigan, and the FBI NOT been held accountable for their dereliction of duty in their failure to act on many tips

and actual encounters that should have been a clear warning of imminent danger?

Had any one of these law enforcement entities done their job, as mandated in states across the country, many lives could have been saved. Why are we ignoring this aspect of every one of these mass shootings?

Why do we keep harping on the wrong “diagnosis” of the inanimate GUN, and push for “gun control” rather than proper treatment of the person who pulls the trigger?

Why do we fail to provide the same armed security for our vulnerable schools that is provided in most hospital emergen-

cy rooms, or government buildings?

The Democrat’s one-size-fits-all solution—more government control with more restrictions of citizens’ rights—is the same for every diagnosis, whether the problem is with banking, medical care, or violent behavior. Yet the “disease” originates in government interference, over-regulation, incompetence, or corruption. Government control is the problem, not the solution.

Americans need to wake up and see that liberal progressive government elites are seeking power, not solutions to problems.

For all their phony tears, liberal activists see suffering of the victims as an opportunity to advance their agenda for more

control of our lives.

If they genuinely cared about treating the underlying “disease” –i.e. solving the real problem—they’d be calling for investigations and sanctions of negligent, incompetent law enforcement and public officials, rather than infringement of the Second Amendment rights of responsible, law-abiding citizens. n Dr. Elizabeth Vliet has been a leader in patient centered, individualized medical care. She is the founder of Vive Life Center and Hormone Health Strategies with medical practices in Tucson, Az. and Dallas, Texas.

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Charles Gratton Charles E. Gratton, 84, of Pittsfield passed away Monday, March 19, 2018 at Eastside Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by family. He was born April 6, 1933 to Arthur and Dorothy Whittaker Gratton in Pittsfield.

Charles married the love of his life, Bessie McDonald, Oct. 31, 1953 in Pittsfield and she preceded him in death Aug. 21, 2009.

Charles attended school in Pittsfield before joining the United States Army.

After being Honorably Discharged from the US Army in 1952, he went on to work for the City of Pittsfield and retired as a Gas and Water Superintendent in 1989 after 35 years. Charles was a member of the Pittsfield Church of the Nazarene and the Pittsfield American Legion Post #152. He also was a member of the Pike County Farm Bureau and the NRA. Charles loved tinkering in the garage in his free time. He enjoyed camping, deer hunting, and fishing in earlier years. He and Bessie liked riding on his motorcycle and the whole family enjoyed many vacations to Colorado as they were growing up. He liked watching and feeding the birds and the squirrels.

Most of all, Charles really loved spending time with his family.

He is survived by two sons, Charles (Linda) Gratton of Pittsfield and Richard (Angie) Gratton of Baylis; three daugh-

ters, Patty (Tom) Cawthon, Donna (Bobby) Lipcamon, and Cindy (Rod) Prentice, all of Pittsfield; 16 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; and one brother, Dave (Gertie) Gratton of Pittsfield.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Bessie; siblings, Jim Gratton and Ada Forbes; and half siblings, Roy Gratton, Bernard Gratton and Helen Welch.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 25 at 2 p.m. at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Reverend Jon Kroeze officiating. Interment will follow at Pittsfield West Cemetery.

There will be a visitation Saturday, March 24 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association or Pittsfield Church of the Nazarene.

Online condolences may be left to the family at www. nieburfh.com.

Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

OBITUARIES

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Robert ‘Bob’ Ruyle

Virginia Foster E. Virginia Foster, 97, of Quincy, died Sunday, March 18, 2018 at 7:32 a.m. in her home.

She was born Jan. 21, 1921 in Barry, the daughter of Joseph F. and Ruth Potter Redshaw. Feb. 5, 1940 she married Daniel M. Foster Keytesville, Mo. He preceded her in death Jan. 15, 1998, after 58 years of marriage.

Virginia was raised on a farm North of Barry.

She graduated from Barry High School in 1938 and from Western Illinois Teachers College in 1940. She then went on to teach all eight grades in a one room school house in Pike County. Virginia was a very sought-after substitute elementary teacher in Quincy public schools for over 40 years, and she was requested by teachers and principals alike.

Virginia enjoyed teaching, and she loved the children. However, her first love was her family, and she made her husband, her son and his wife, and her grandchildren and great grandchildren her number one priority. Virginia embodied what it meant to be a wife, a mother, a mother-in-law, a grandmother, and a great grandmother. She was a kind and thoughtful person who knew no enemies. She will be greatly missed.

Virginia was a member of Salem Evangelical United Church of Christ.

Survivors include her son, Michael (Cindy) J.

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Robert “Bob” A. Ruyle, 76, of the IL Veterans Home in Quincy, and formerly of Pleasant Hill, died Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at the IL Veterans Home.

Cremation rites are being accorded. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is handling the arrangements.

Minnie Mooney

Foster of Quincy; three grandchildren: Lisa (Tony) Kline of Overland Park, Kan.; Laura (Keith) Carter of Austin, Tex.; and David (Aimee) Foster of St. Louis, Mo.; six great grandchildren: Evan, Landon, and Parker Kline; Sadie Virginia Carter; and Daniel and Henry Foster; and a nephew, Greg (Jen) Redshaw of Phoenix, Ariz.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother William.

Services will be held 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 24 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Disseler officiating.

Visitation will be held 4-6 p.m. Friday, March 23 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home.

Burial will be held at Parklawn Cemetery, Barry.

Memorials can be made to Quincy Public School Foundation or Salvation Army Hometown Endowment Fund. www.hansenspear.com Hansen-Spear Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Minnie Lee Mooney, 84, of rural Rockport died Saturday, March 17, 2018 at St. Joseph’s West Hospital in Lake St. Louis, Mo. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 21 at 2 p.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill conducted by Richard Biggs. Burial will follow

at Miller Cemetery near Atlas. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 12 noon until the time of services at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to St. Agnes Cemetery at Belleview.

Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is handling the arrangements.

Helen Lyman Helen M. Lyman, 90, of Pittsfield died Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Eastside Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

A Mass of Resurrection will be held at 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, March 22 at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pittsfield with Father Mark Schulte as celebrant.

Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. with prayers

at 4:45 Wednesday, March 21 at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Interment will be in the Pittsfield West Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Blessing Hospice or Eastside Healthcare and Rehabilitation Activity Fund.

Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mary Bristow Mary Jean Bristow, 84, of Milton died Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 17 at the Milton Christian Church. Interment was held at Smith Cemetery near Milton. There was visi-

tation from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Friday, March 16 at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield.

Memorials are suggested to the Milton Christian Church. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

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Wednesday, March 21, 2018

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Milton Milton churches to hold events

Men’s Breakfast will be meeting on Saturday, March 24 at Milton Christian Church. Cooking will begin at 7 a.m. and they will eat when the cooking is done.

Come for a great breakfast!

The Annual Milton Easter Egg Hunt will be Saturday, March 24 at 1:30 p.m. at the ball park. Come find eggs and candy and visit with the Easter bunny!

Sparks Youth Group will meet in the Milton Christian Church annex on Sunday, March 25 from 6 – 7 p.m. with a lite supper provided.

Children age kindergarten through fifth grade are welcome to join in the fun and

fellowship. The next youth group will be Sunday, April 8.

Milton Smith Cemetery will be having Spring cleanup on April 1. Anything not picked up by April 1 will be disposed of. Thank you.

GreenPond Church would like to invite everyone to their annual Easter Sunrise service on Sunday, April 1 at 7 a.m. Breakfast will follow the service.

The Milton Christian Church Fishing League will begin again for the season on Saturday, April 7. They will meet the first Saturday of each month on the west side of the Milton town square

By KARRIE SPANN 217-723-4262 and proceedto a local pond for fishing and fun from 9-11 a.m. Bring your own pole or use one provided. All area youth and their parents are invited to join.

There will be an Annual Town Meeting for the residents of Montezuma Township on Tuesday, April 10 at 8 p.m. at the Milton Community Center. Everyone is invited to attend.

Nebo Event interests at the Community Club The Nebo Community Club is having their annual Easter egg hunt March 24 at 11:00 a.m. There will also be a Quarter Auction March 24.

Doors open at 5 p.m. to shop the vendors before and after the auction at 6 p.m.

There will be Tupperware, Scentsy, Because Cosmetics, Plunder Jewelry, Snap Jewelry, Avon, Norwex, & Rada Cutlery. They will be serving pulled pork sandwiches and chips plus will have strawberry shortcake for dessert.

Come out and join us for an evening of fun!

On March 30 at 8 p.m.

Crave-The Movement will be at the Nebo Gym this is for youth to young adults.

They are asking for monetary donations to help pay for the DJ etc. Contact Carolyn Johns is you would like to donate.

Would you be interested in a Nebo Alumni Reunion at the Nebo Community Club/ Gym? They are shooting for May 26, 2018 which is the date of the annual Memorial Day dinner. This is for anyone who attended Nebo Schools. Cost of the dinner is a free will donation to the Club. Please contact Bette

Garrison if interested. More By SANDI TAYLOR 217-248-4960 SANDI1959@GMAIL.COM

to come on this in the next few weeks.

A big thanks to all the folks that helped clean the gym and the outside of the building on March 17 and fill the eggs for the Easter egg hunt.

Who would be interested in having the town wide yard sale on May 5?

Pleasant Hill Addressing cemetery flowers The Lions Club has fresh pork meat available for sale contact Carroll Menke at 734-9477. There are ribs, chops, fresh side, sausage bulk and link.

There will be a potluck dinner at the Nebo community center for Warren Kelley on March 31 all the family and friends are invited. He will be 97 years old.

Bob Ruyle formerly of Pleasant Hill passed away.

Sympathy goes out to his family.

The Pleasant Hill American Legion will be holding a dinner on Sunday, March 25; it will be fish, potato salad, baked beans, etc. The serving starts at 11 a.m.

There will be a hunter safety course offered at the Pike Calhoun Sportsman Club on April 6 and 7. Contact Dean Spann 217-491-2436 or Bill Graham at 217-242-5589.

The Nebo Community Club is holding an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 24 at 11 a.m.

The Nebo Community Club is having a quarter auction on March 24. there are numerous venders and a lot of baskets to bid on.

On Saturday, March 31 at 10 a.m. the Pike Calhoun Sportsmen’s club will be hosting an Easter egg hunt.

Message from the cemetery board: It is time to remind you about the annual cleaning of Crescent Heights Cemetery. It will begin on March 15 weather permitting. When you add anywhere from 25 to 40 more graves in the cemetery each year; it takes more time and more expense to get the weed-eating done. Because of the financial situation of the cemetery association, starting this year all flowers must be placed up off the ground in PVC pipes or other methods.

If you place your flowers in the ground, they will be subject to being destroyed when the weed-eating is done because when the weed-eater

By DEBBIE MILLER 217-734-2845 hits them they are cut up and scattered all over the cemetery plus weeds grow up in and around them that the weed-eater can’t get to without picking the flowers up. It is just something that has to be done. Solar lights and the other decorations are OK. We realize and understand this is a very sensitive subject but trust us, it is unreasonable to expect the help to bend over and pick up flowers and then put them back at every tombstone. Our goal is to keep the cemetery looking as good as possible all the time. It would be appreciated very much if you would please pass this information on to everyone you know.

Thanks to all who will show your support in this unpopular endeavor.

Rockport

Birthdays happening this week

Preston Pence from Pittsfield came to see us this weekend. We really enjoyed it.

Happy birthday to Jim Kurtz from your motherin-law. Jim Kurtz is from Louisiana and his birthday is March 20.

Happy birthday to Kathy from your mother. Kathy’s birthday is Saturday.

I’d like to remember the Mooney family right now.

Minnie passed away. Our kids grew up together and we’ve known each other really well for a long time.

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By FRANCES PENCE 217-242-3511 That’s it for this week!

God bless!

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and other area news Easter activities to begin soon Do your children, or do you, know the real reason for Easter? Take time to go to a church and find out.

Important days coming up to remember: Sunday, April 1 -- Easter Sunday Highly recommend the movie “I Can Only Imagine”. It will mean more to teens and adults than to young children because young children will not understand the context of the movie. Steve, Wess, and I went opening night, Friday, April 16, to the B & B Movie Theater in Hannibal, and sat in a packed house to all watch this amazing movie. Church groups should make the effort to attend this one place or another to show support for these types of movies. I know this movie was in Quincy, besides Hannibal, this past weekend, and is to be in Jacksonville this coming weekend, March 23, 24, and 25.

Check or call theaters for times and correct dates.

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

Birthdays for this week: 03/21 -- Marco Cooper 03/22 -- Bruce Ivers, Tonya Hickerson, Becky White 03/23 -- Jack Kirk, Lawanda Blacketer, Lilly Myers 03/25 -- Tamara Wyatt, Heather Smith Anniversaries for this week: 03/22 -- Jonathan and Kayla Parrack, Roger and Gail Walston, W.J. and Cheryl Kirk 03/24 -- Mike and Velma Stickhost Prayer Request List: Bob Garner, Byron Wankel, Brother Joe Gammon, Christine Henthorn, Connie McFall, Dianna Ruble, Emma Burrows, Ed Thomas, Frances Larson, Heather Shafer, Jack Kirk, Jerry Gully, Josh Bennett, Kaitlyn Fletcher, Milo Klein, Mark Welch, Mike Peters, Mary Crane, Pastor Gary Dice, Rachel Burrows, Richard Kindle, Radar Grim, Roger & Sue Robbins, Roger Bonnett, Roger Woods, Sandy Garner, Sue Yackley, Steve and Susan Manker, Ted Patton, Tom Barger, Valerie Cooper, Wayne Robbins, 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.

“The Lord upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that be bowed down.” -Psalm 145:14.

Invitation to everyone: Stations of the Cross, Passion of Christ every Friday until Easter, 6 p.m., at St. Mary’s in Pittsfield. Meatless soup supper to follow

in St. Mary’s Hall.

This is the schedule for Holy Week at St Mary’s: March 25 Palm Sunday Mass 8:30 a.m.

March 27 Tuesday Daily Mass 8 a.m.

March 28 Wednesday Daily Mass 8 a.m.

March 29 Holy Thursday Mass 7 p.m.

March 30 Good Friday Services 7 p.m.

March 31 Holy Saturday Easter Vigil Mass 7 p.m.

April 1 Easter Sunday Mass 8:30 a.m.

From the Pike County Senior Citizens’ Center Director Reca Risley: “The Pike County Senior Citizens Center at 220 West Adams Street is hosting the Life Line Screening event on March 27. Pre-registration is required. Call the center at 1-217-285-4969 for more information and the number to call to register.

We also want you to save the date on March 31 for our first of the season country music show from 6-8:30 p.m with the Silver Dollar Opry preforming.

Concessions will start at 5 p.m. and fried tenderloins are on the menu along with all the other regular items”.

Griggsville Historical Society announces their quarterly meeting Thursday, April 12, at the Skinner House at 2 p.m. Mark and Lisa Welch of Barry will show their pictures of their trip to Israel and have a question and answer time. This looks to be a very interesting meeting.

Visitors are welcome.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pittsfield is offering a 10 week bible study on the Book of Revelation. The class begins the Wednesday after Easter Sunday and continues each Wednesday until the first of June. The study will be at the church hall 7 p.m. beginning April 4. All are welcome. The two hour class consists of a DVD by Theologian Jeff Cavins of Ascension Press and class discussion using a work book. Coordinators will be Mark and Lisa Welch.

You may sign up by calling Pat at the church office at 217-285-4321. The class is at no charge however workbooks are $25 dollars but are not required. \East Pike Lending Library -- most Saturdays -- Detroit, from 9 - 1. \Free Exercise classes in Pittsfield -- Tuesdays and Thursdays -- from 10:30 - 11 a.m. at the Findley Place Apartments AND at the Pike County Senior Center, 220 West Adams, also Pittsfield, from 5 p.m.

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Monday evening, March 8, Country Couples met at the Courtyard Cafe for their monthly meeting. Those who attended were: Emily Forgy, Betty Shive, Mildred McCartney, Bill & Velma Christener, Rosemary Clark, Elmer Bradbury, Harry and Helen Wright, Ken Bradbury, Debbie Rueb, Anne Ward, and Joyce Dyer.

Elmer, being the eldest of the group, celebrated his 98 birthday on March 15.

Happy Birthday, Elmer, for the entire group!!

The next meeting will be at Maya’s in Pittsfield on M]onday, April 2, at 6 p.m.

Everyone is encouraged and very much welcomed to join in with the group and attend.

Entertainment at Nucci’s Pasta House in Pittsfield: Friday, March 23 -Acousticats Saturday, March 24 -Mikayla Cox at 5:30 p.m./ Bradley Miller at 7 p.m.

Thursday, March 29, Comedy Show -- Tickets for sale, cal; 285-1336 Friday, March 30 -- Class Act Duo Saturday, March 31 -Sean Ketcham & Laura Lagoski When it gets closer to April, I will put those weeks in the column.

Upcoming Concerts at the Pike County Senior Center, 220 West Adams Street, Pittsfield, Illinois: SILVER DOLLAR OPRY TIM & TAMMI WELCH HEARSAY ANTICIPATION RICH HELTON AND FRIENDS COUNTRY CLASSICS Keep watching for dates and times of these concerts, and plan to come on out and enjoy each one for a great evening of entertainment.

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By Chris Enroth U of I Extension Night yields to day in the late winter and spring, which seems to reenergize me. Already I’ve found time to get in the yard to do a bit of cleaning. Near the house, daffodils push their way through the leaf mulch beginning their march skyward, racing to beat the shade thrown by the trees. Magnolia buds in the neighbors yard are swollen, ready to burst in an explosion of flowers.

The grass has switched from khaki-colored to green in a matter of a few days. This is a good change.

Even if the change is good, it is not always easy. Repotting a houseplant can be quite stressful for the plant. The gardener knows for plants to thrive, it must leave the comforts of the nursery or greenhouse and extend its roots into new and larger volumes of soil.

This thought still doesn’t make the change easy.

Even the gardener may

panic at tearing apart potbound roots or when the plant exhibits transplant shock. Trees may drop many of their leaves; houseplants may wilt and die back a bit. Often give the plants enough time, adequate water, the right light and they will establish a good root system and perk back up.

But not every plant can tolerate transplanting as easily as others. Here are some tips to reduce transplant shock to your houseplants.

Repotting Houseplants n If you see roots growing out of the bottom drainage holes of the container, it is time to repot the plant. Don’t see any drainage holes? Then it is also time to repot into a container that has drainage holes. As you may have guessed, good drainage is essential. n Choose a new container that is two inches larger in diameter than the original. Selecting a pot with an excessively large soil volume can lead to root rot because the plant can’t use the

available water. n If you are reusing a pot, clean it thoroughly with a scouring brush and dip in a 10 percent bleach solution to kill any disease-causing organisms.

Rinse with clean water. n Plant most houseplants in a soil-free potting mix. The soil-free potting mix is very light.

Often I find “potting soil” on the garden center shelf in an incredibly heavy bag when compared to soil-free mix. Don’t use the heavy “potting soil.” n Make sure the plant is hydrated by watering an hour before repotting.

After watering is a good time to remove any dead or unsightly foliage. n Place a coffee filter or paper towel in the bottom of the pot, which will allow water to drain out the bottom, while keeping the potting mix from draining out too. Don’t put a layer of gravel or grit in the bottom of the pot. Contrary to popular belief, a layer of gravel in the bottom of a pot does not facilitate better drainage. It actually can do the

opposite. n When repotting, break up any pot-bound or circling roots, so you no longer have a dense mat of roots on the outside of the root ball. I tear off chunks of roots and the top edges of the root ball. n Place the plant in the pot at the same height it was in the original container. Fill in with soil around the edges and firm up the potting mix to give good contact with the roots and so there isn’t much settling. n Leave a one-inch gap between the top of the potting mix and the top of the container for watering and plant growth. n Water the plant and place in its intended location. If indoors, allow water to drain into a saucer under the pot and then dump any excess water still present after 20 minutes. If placing plants outside, I typically will not use saucers under my containers unless I want to protect the surface where the container resides.

Gracie Lynn Devening Zachary and Lyndsey (Gibson) Devening of Jerseyville welcomed daughter, Gracie Lynn Devening on March 6, 2018 at 1:28 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Hospital. Gracie weighed 6 lbs. and 13 oz. She joins brother, Gunner Bruce, 20 months. Grandparents are Angie Gibson of Jerseyville and Ted and Cheri Devening of Fieldon. Great-grandparents are Roy Foster of Jerseyville, Guy and Helen Devening of Fieldon and Harry and Mildred Davis of Jerseyville.

Cantata March 25 in Barry at UMC The Barry Community Chorus will present its annual Easter cantata on Palm Sunday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Barry United Methodist Church.

This year’s cantata, “Special Places” by Joseph Martin, looks at Jesus’ ministry and Holy Week from the perspective of the places that He taught and found Himself in as He came to the end of His

earthly life.

Soloists include: Teresa Goetten, Tina Moyer and Larry Stapleton.

The cantata is under the direction of Judy Steers.

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Western Elementary teamed up with Skatetime School Programs to bring an exciting and innovative Physical Education Program to its students. Second graders Noah Fesler, Macy Oitker, Krista Logsdon paced themselves during a day of skating.

Hill chooses Central Christian College Anne Riley, left, formerly of Pittsfield, will be on hand at Casteel’s Thursday, March 29 for a preview style event.

Riley owns her own consulting business in Chicago.

Casteel’s Boutique to preview Spring fashion March 29 To kick-off spring and summer in style, Casteel’s will be having an after hours event Thursday, March 29.

Chicago stylist and fashion consultant “Annie Frances”, formerly Anne Riley of Pittsfield, will be at Casteel’s to show new ways to mix and match their latest fashions and accessories.

Throughout the evening she will present outfits she coordinated to show fresh styling ideas. Riley has created quite a following for her company “Annie Frances Style Consulting” in Chicago and loves to interact with individuals to create their own personal style. Refresh-

ments will be served, along with samples of Hopewell Wines.

Also on hand will be former Miss Pike County and fashionista Natasha Myers to assist and recommend styles and accessories.

Casteel’s will be offering one private party per week through the month of April, where a hostess can invite several friends and family for two hours of personal service. Call for details and reservations.

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Before the auctioning of FFA members took place, all were welcomed and asked to go through the serving line and get a plate of food. FFA members served the food.

Preceding the meal was a prayer.

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The yearly FFA labor auction was held at Pittsfield High School March 15. FFA members hosted a dinner which includes members of the club being auctioned off to help the purchases with various tasks. Money raised goes into the FFA fund for future endeavors. Here, Dennis Jennings made his way through the serving line.

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State Fair to feature rock legends Ag Director Raymond Poe and State Fair Manager Luke Sailer are proud to welcome rock legends Foreigner and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts to the Illinois Lottery Grandstand stage on Sunday, August 12 at 2018 Illinois State Fair.

Foreigner is among the top 40 best-selling music artists of all time, according to Business Insider magazine. The group is universally known as one of the most popular acts in the rock world with a playlist that continues to sell out tours and albums. Foreigner is best known for anthems such as, "Juke Box Hero," "Cold As Ice," "Feels Like the First Time," "I Want to Know What Love Is" and "Waiting for a Girl Like You." Joan Jett is an originator, an innovator, and a visionary. As the leader of the hard- rocking Blackhearts, with whom she has become a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, she’s had eight platinum and gold albums and nine Top 40 singles, including the classics "Bad Reputation," "I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll," "I Hate Myself For Loving You" and "Crimson and Clover." Her independent record label, Blackheart,

was founded in 1980 after she was rejected by no less than 23 labels. Blackheart is one of the longest running indie labels and continues to give voice to new bands.

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By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The Pleasant Hill boys baseball team mustered one run in the first inning but couldn’t find the plate again last week in a game versus West Central.

Jason Shireman scored on a RBI hit by Grant Peebles as the the Cougars pitcher found his groove after the first inning.

Jesse Crowder made it to third in the fifth inning but the Wolves left him stranded.

The Wolves were to have played Brown County yesterday afternoon in Mt. Sterling and will be at Routt, Thursday weather permitting. The next home game will be March 23 versus Payson.

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Two youth wrestlers medal at state Owen Shaw, left and Luke Archer, right receive congratulations from their Saukee Youth Wrestling coach, Chris Reel after both boys placed sixth in their respective divisions over the weekend, held in Danville. Shaw finished sixth place in the 122lb and is the son of Tom and Ashley Shaw of Pittsfield. Archer placed sixth place in 89 lb bracket. He is the son of Rich and Niki Archer of Pittsfield.

No Saukee game Saturday The varsity baseball game March 24 at Mendon Unity has been cancelled.

No make up date has been scheduled at this time

Bowling Scores Tuesday afternoon ladies Fashion Flowers 38 14 Gray House B & B 32 20 Road Runners 29 23 Late Comers 25.5 26.5 Rolling Pins 25 27 Gutter Gals 24 28 Five Aces 24 28 Loose Cannons 23 29 Pin Pals 21 31 Bowling Bags 18.5 33.5 Team scratch game, Late Comers, 764; team scratch series, Late Comers, 2142; team handicap game, Late Comers, 1053; team handicap series, Late Comers, 3009; scratch game, Patsy Miller, 198; scratch series, Barb Shipp, 503; handicap game, Beryl Richards, 250; handicap series, Debbie Hedden, 658.

Wednesday night women Bowling Stones 68 28 Five of a Kind 64 32 Jokers Wild 56 40 $um it up 56 40 Alley Oop's 48 48 Belles of the Ball 44 52 Dominoes 44 52 Country Fixin's 42 54 Happy Hookers 42 54 Ambrosia Dynasty 42 54 Hatcher's Guest 40 56 Ball Broads 24 72 Team scratch game, Jokers Wild, 776; team scratch series, Jokers Wild, 2259; team handicap game, Jokers Wild, 1002; team handicap series, Jokers Wild, 2937; scratch game, Cindy Lawber, 205; scratch series, Cindy Lawber, 549; handicap game, Colae Johnson, 250; handicap series, Mary Green, 659.

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TenEyck takes first in 800 In his first 800 of the year, Eli TenEyck, of the Saukee boys track team, set the bar pretty high. The senior won in the Armory at the University of Illinois Saturday and finished in first with a time of 2:00.75. TenEyck led from lap two and held off a strong challenge at the finish. Friday, he will be at the Illinois Indoor Top Times Meet at Wesleyan University in Bloomington.

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Kennedy plays in Westown Ford Girls' All-Star Basketball Classic In his first 800 of the year, Eli TenEyck, of the Saukee boys track team, set the bar pretty high. The senior won in the Armory at the University of Illinois Saturday and finished in first with a time of 2:00.75. TenEyck led from lap two and held off a strong challenge at the finish. Friday, he will be at the Illinois Indoor Top Times Meet at Wesleyan University in Bloomington.

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Traye Labby, second from the right, fought hard in his fight against Drake Heitfield. The two boys tied up for a 58-58 score.

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Pike Press Local man, Traye Labby, is a professional boxer. A fight scheduled at the Hannibal Armory in Hannibal Missouri March 17 was a title winning fight. All the boxers there were competing to win the champion title and the belt.

Labby was to fight around 8 p.m. that night. His opponent, Drake Heitfield, gave Labby a run for his money. According to Labby, Heitfield was very unorthodox with his boxing style. An overhand right was his unorthodox move of choice.

"It was a good fight. Thought I'd do a lot better. I just couldn't figure that guy out," Labby said.

The boxing style that Labby was faced with was one he did not prepare for. When in the ring, Labby has sparred many different partners with different styles, but never one quite like the one he was up against March 17.

The two boxers went six rounds. On average there's usually only four rounds needed.

This was the second time that Labby had ever fought a six round fight. One judge from the fight deemed Labby the winner with a 58-56 score. The other two judges ruled the fight to be a draw. End result of the fight ended up being a majority draw with a score of 58-58.

Labby is hoping to be able to fight Heitfield in the near future.

"At the end of the day it wasn't so bad. I learned what to expect

from him," Labby said.

Training for the fight the weeks before had Labby feeling tip top. He was driving to Galesburg a few nights of the week after work to train with a professional boxer with a good record that trains with a like coach.

Boxing is a pressing sport.

Weight classes are of importance. For this fight, Labby had to undergo a serious weight loss before competing. The Sunday before the fight Labby weighed in at 159 pounds. By Thursday, Labby weighed in at 139 pounds, putting him in his prime stage.

Neither of the boys won the title, but they did win knowledge over fight techniques. Winners were Donnie Reeves and Eddie Jones.

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Labby took a hard right jab at Drake Heitfield at the Hannibal Armory Saturday, March 17. Labby pushed forward and worked hard to get around Heitfield. His unorthodox boxing through Labby through a loop.

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Members of the Pittsfield Saukee 2018 team are: front row, left to right, Ian Damon, Skyler Smith, Cameron Walker, Cade Tomhave, Peyton Apps, Alex Hernandez, Cameron Sweeting. Middle: Kurtis Johnson, Griffen VanWinkle, J.D. Gresham, Hayden Gresham, Cody Bradshaw, Cade McKinnon, Brock Ladner, Nathan Zumwalt. Back Row: John Scranton, Isaac Shaw, Will Guthrie, Jon Moore, Colin Meleski, Derek Neupauer, Brett Paben. Not pictured: Noah Gay, Jacob McIntire, Will Heavner, Nick Niebur.

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March 28 Brown County JH/HS 4:30 p.m.

March 30 Winchester High School (West Central Coop) 4:30 p.m.

March 31 Calhoun HS (DH) 11 a.m.

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April 3 Brussels High School 4:30 p.m.

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Members of the Lady Saukees softball team for the 2018 season are, front row,left to right, Abby Springer, Alexis Groom, Macie Lanter, Audrey White, Arianna White, Abigail Heavner, Morgan Puterbaugh, Avery Lewis, Ali Merryman.

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Members of the Griggsville-Perry Tornadoes baseball team for the 2018 season are, front row, left to right: Hawk Lotheridge, Trevor Tripp, Santiago Cruiza, Dalton Sheurman, Zane Phillips, Brayden Mountain. Second row, Cody Freeman and Brian Baker, assistant coaches, Colton Ivey, Matthew Myers, Joseph Butler, Haojun Want, Tucker Kunzeman, coach Zach Baker.

Members of the Griggsville-Perry Lady Tornado softball team for the 2018 season are, front row, left to right, Jenna Kelley, Lakyn Westfall, Mercedes Hannant, Abby Jones, Ashlee Jones, Courtney Syrcle, Quinn Phillips. Second row, Jorden Brite, Kaitlyn Leenerts, Briana Brown, Lauren Kennedy, Ashley Waters, Mia Kattelman, Jasmine Butler, Renae Martin.

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Members of the Pleasant Hill Wolves baseball team this spring are, left to right, Isaiaha Rogers, Ethan Wheelman, Jeffery Kidd, Justin Shireman, Samuel Shonhart. Back row, Walter Bowen, Nick Black, Jesse Crowder, Grant Peebles, Gavin Anderson, Skyler Heatherly.

Members of the Pleasant Hill Lady Wolves softball team this spring are, Braylee Anderson, Kalista Crowder, Erin Mowen, Brianna Stauffer, Rilee White, Sydney Clendenny. Second row, Natalie Allen, Allyson Minor, Deme Batchelor, Hanna Allen, Chloe Orr, Kaylee Smith, Dawn McKinnon and MaKayla Leverich.

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The third annual Pittsfield Fire Department father-daughter dance will be this weekend and wives of the firefighters have been busy making decorations for the event to be held at the Crosswords Center March 24 at 6 p.m. The event is open to all fathers and daughter and although the theme is western, western wear is not required. Working on the decorations are, left to right, Rebecca Seybold, Kris Zumwalt, Jessica Bernard and Amy Knight.

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Cissy Jo Johnson Stiles has been inducted into the Beta Chapter of Delta Kappa, the International Marriage and Family Therapy Honor Society. She is a native of Pittsfield. Delta Kappa, as the official honor society for the field of MFT, serves to further and complement the fine work being done by the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, the American Family Therapy Academy, and the International Family Therapy Association. Delta Kappa recognizes the achievements of current students as well as practitioners already in the field who have achieved distinction and continue to make significant contributions to the field.

The ceremony was held Feb. 11, on the campus of Friends University in Wichita, Kans., where Stiles is currently in her second semester as a graduate student in their masters in science in marriage and family therapy program and preparing to start her internship as a student therapist.

PHS Class of 1954 offering scholarships for seniors, alumni and a staff appreciation grant The Pittsfield High School Class of 1954 Scholarship Fund is offering the following scholarships for students and alumni of Pittsfield High School: n HS Senior Scholarships: PHS Seniors who plan to attend 4-year colleges and universities, community colleges, and vocational/technical schools are eligible to apply.

College scholarships are renewable for 4 years at $5,000/year. Community college and vocational scholarships will be 1-time awards of $5,000 and may be used toward any course of study, including health/dental careers; building, mechanical, and automotive trades; cosmetology, etc. Applications are available from and must be submitted to the PHS Guidance Office. n Summer School Scholarships: PHS alums who plan to take summer classes that apply as credit toward their program of study/degree are eligible to apply for scholarships ranging from $500-$1,000 to be used during the 2018 summer session. Eligibility criteria require that applicants be PHS graduates and presently enrolled and in good standing at institutions of higher education.

Multiple awards are expected to be made. n Returning (non-traditional) Student Scholarship: PHS alums who are enrolled in or planning to pursue a degree or training program that will ultimately retrain them for a new career path are eligible to apply for a scholarship valued at $5,000. It is hoped that such an award will help the recipient either jumpstart or finish a program of study. To be eligible, applicants must be graduates of Pittsfield High School and enrolled in good standing or accepted to their chosen educational program.

Summer school and returning student applications are due April 3 and may be submitted to either classof1954scholarship@ gmail.com or PHS Class of 1954 Scholarship

Fund, PO Box 205, Pittsfield, 62363.

Applications may be requested from classof1954scholarship@gmail.com or picked up at the Pikeland Unit 10 Board Office, PHS Office, or PHS Guidance Office.

Nominations are due April 1 for the fifth annual staff recognition wards This $1,000 award will be given to a Pikeland teacher or non-certified staff member who has contributed in an outstanding way to the betterment of the district and achievement of its students.

Through this award, the Class of 1954 Scholarship Fund seeks to honor those who make a difference in the lives of others through their dedication and service to the Pikeland district, compassion for students, and a willingness to go above and beyond.

Prior awardees are Jody Heavner, Barb McKee, Heather Robertson, Sherri Howland, Adam Singler, and Steve Ward.

To be eligible, staff must be currently employed by Pikeland Unit #10 and nominated by current and former students, parents, colleagues, or community members.

Letters of nomination should include the staff member’s full name and building of employment. Most importantly, individuals should explain, in their own words and with specific examples, why the nominee is most deserving of the award.

Nominations are being accepted from now until April 1.

Nominations should include the contact information of the individual making the nomination and be sent via email to: classof1954scholarship@gmail.com. Alternatively, nominations may also be sent to: Class of 1954 Scholarship Fund, PO Box 205, Pittsfield, IL 62363. Nominations must be received by April 1, 2018. Awards will be announced at the end of the academic year.

Appeals court rules Grain Belt Express not a utility Members of the grassroots group Concerned Citizens and Property Owners (CCPO) are optimistic that the Grain Belt Express Clean Line (GBE) has finally been blocked in Illinois due to an Illinois Fifth District Court of Appeals opinion handed down last week.

The order reversed and remanded a previous decision of the Illinois Commerce Commission that granted GBE a certificate of public convenience and necessity under the expedited review process set forth in the Illinois Public Utilities Act. The court also made a finding that GBE was not a public utility at the time it made application in Illinois, and cited the findings of the Illinois Supreme Court last year.

“We’re very encouraged that Grain Belt has reached

the end of the road in Illinois,” said Joe Gleespen.

CCPO, IL Farm Bureau, Landowners Alliance of Central Illinois, and an individual, Mary Ellen Zotos, have been battling Clean Line Energy Partners over the Illinois portion of the 780-mile electric transmission line for the past three years. GBE had been seeking eminent domain authority from the state to build its power line across the businesses and homes of target landowners, who would not voluntarily grant easements to the Texas-based corporation. The $2.3B project was proposed in 2009 and has been approved in Kansas and Indiana, but has been denied in Missouri and Illinois, the two states it would pass through to ship energy from Kansas into the grid that serves east coast states.

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worry, and hundreds of thousands of dollars spent defending our homes and businesses, we’re thankful to finally have this burden lifted,” Gleespen said. It remains to be seen whether GBE will attempt to change its utility status and reapply under a different process for non-public utilities; however, that endeavor would be time-consuming and expensive, with no guarantee of success. The citizens group has vowed to continue its efforts to block the project if the company pushes forward.

“The court has recognized that a transmission project proposed purely as a profit-seeking venture to move cheap electricity across our state and sell it into a geographic region that will pay more is not a public utility worthy of eminent domain authority,” Gleespen said.

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IAHCE 94 Annual Conference The Illinois Association for Home and Community Education met in Effingham March 13-15. Seventy four counties in Illinois were represented by over two thousand women and men, all members of the organization. We have 6,264 members in these 74 counties.

The three days were filled with “share shops”, learning new crafts, health issues, and homemaker news. A special on human trafficking and the predator’s playbook were new areas of concern for homemakers and their families.

Seven members from Pike County attended the three day event. Mary Eustace, chairperson and District 4 Director, Linda Patton and Rayola Daniel first and second vice chairpersons ,Jennie Howard treasurer, OnaDay John-

ston membership chairperson, Sonya Bishop cultural enrichment chairperson, and Ann Ferguson publicity chairperson.

The HCE group gained many ideas for new educational programs for homemakers and parents. All ladies in Pike County are encouraged to get acquainted with the Home and Community Education groups in the community. Barry Day II and Barry Nite, Detroit, Fairmount, Griggsville Day and Griggsville Nite, Hardin Day II, Milton-Pearl, Pittsfield Nite I, Pittsfield Nite II, Pittsfield Nite III, Lunch Brunch, Day Quilters, Heritage Skills Nite Quilters, and Garden Club.

Phone contact can be made by contacting the Pike County Extension service number (217) 285-5543.

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Craig Westfall was working Sunday afternoon at the Griggsville-Perry School in Griggsville. Westfall said he had repair the steps and was trying to warm them up in order to apply sealer. He said the repaired steps, leading to the building’s main entrance, would be usable by Monday, March 19.

International Eyecare Center is hosting their third annual “IEC Family Gone Not Forgotten” companywide food drive to honor IEC staff members who have passed away too soon, and to benefit local food pantries in their memory. IEC will be collecting non-perishable food items from March 12 through

March 31 during regular business hours.

“In the memory of the IEC family members that we have lost, we will fill the shelves of food pantries, so families who have little will have the security of food in their times of need,” stated Teresa Carter, IEC President.

IEC offices in Quincy,

Hannibal and Pittsfield will be collecting non-perishable food items from March 12 through March 31 during regular business hours. For more information about the Food Drive, call toll free 1-877-457-6485.

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BARRY n The Barry Community Chorus will present its annual Easter cantata Palm Sunday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Barry United Methodist Church. Soloists include: Teresa Goetten, Tina Moyer and Larry Stapleton.

It is under the direction of Judy Steers. Accompaniment and narration are provided by Cindy Piper and Rev. JoAnn Ruff respectively. Baby sitting will be provided, and donations will be accepted for defray expenses. n Barry Public Library activities for March: Birth to 3 activity Saturday, March 24 at 10 a.m. All ages coloring every Tuesday at 2 p.m.

GRIGGSVILLE n The Griggsville United Methodist Church will hold their annual Homer Allen ham loaf dinner Friday, March 23. Take out will begin at 4 p.m. with eat-in beginning at 4:30. The meal will include ham loaf, hash brown potato casserole, green beans, applesauce and dessert as well as beverages.

Frozen unbaked individual ham loaves with pineapple sauce will be available for sale. To preorder please call Linda Patton at 833-2685 or Alice Cripe at 833-2310.

If no answer please leave your name and phone number along with the number of ham loaves. They can be picked up March 23 at the church after 1 p.m. n The Griggsville United Methodist Church is hosting its annual Passover Seder Tuesday, March 27 at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome, but it is asked that reservations be made by Sunday, March 25. Questions? Please call Pastor Dave Kelly 8332575. n Griggsville Historical Society announces their quarterly meeting Thursday, April 12 at the Skinner House at 2 p.m. Mark and Lisa Welch of Barry will show their pictures of their trip to Israel and have a question and answer time.

This looks to be a very interesting meeting. Visitors are welcome. n The Griggsville-Perry Class of 2021 will be hosting a pancake and sausage

breakfast in the high school cafeteria March 24 from 8-10:30 a.m., free will donation. Proceeds will go to the graduating Class of 2021.

Following the breakfast, there will be an Easter Egg Hunt for the kiddos. There will be 2 age groups: 0-6 and 6-10.

The hunt will begin roughly at 10:45 a.m. n Everyone in Pike County is invited to Lenten Wednesday night worship series Wednesday, March 21 at the Griggsville UMC at 7 p.m. Call Pastor Dave at 217-833-2575 for more information.

NEBO n Quarter Auction, Saturday March 24 at 5 p.m. at the Nebo Community Club.

NEW SALEM n New Salem annual Easter Egg hunt Saturday, March 31 at 10 a.m. at the New Salem Park/Town Hall. Ages 0 – 11 are welcome. For more information, call or text Chris Henry, (217)779-3405.

PITTSFIELD n Pittsfield West Cemetery clean up begins March 24.

Everything will be removed except hanging items and new flowers. Flowers must be in vases. Flower pots in ground will be removed.

Rock and borders are prohibited in entire cemetery. n International Eyecare Center is hosting their third annual “IEC Family Gone Not Forgotten” companywide food drive to honor IEC staff members who have passed away too soon, and to benefit local food pantries in their memory. IEC office in Pittsfield will be collecting non-perishable food items from March 12 through March 31 during regular business hours. For more information about the Food Drive, call toll free 1-877-457-6485. n The Pittsfield Garden Club will meet Friday, March 23, at 2 p.m. at the Senior Center. Kay Dunham will present a program about the 64 Year History of Pittsfield Garden Club. Guests are welcome to join. n Join Miss Pike County, Juliana Fray, for the Prince/

Princess Tea Party Saturday, April 7 from 2-4:30 p.m. at the Pittsfield Farm Bureau.

Fun activities include face painting; carriage rides; story time; photos with the Queen and Prince Charming; and other crafts. Tickets can be purchased at County Market or please email misspikecounty2018@gmail.com for more details or call 217-4120719. n Income tax assistance will be available again this year through VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance). Vita will be at JWCC in Pittsfield (has relocated out by the airport) Friday, March 16 and March 23 this is assistance for incomes under $55.00 and no business please. Call Connie for an appointment at 217-285-6150. n PHS Drama is excited to offer a Drama Camp for ages Kindergarten through eighth grade! Saturday, March 24 from Noon to 6 p.m. A performance for family and community at 6 p.m.

For more information, please contact Christie Mendenhall 217-491-3522. n Life Line Screening will be at the Pike County Senior Citizens Center Tuesday, March 27. Please call the center at 217-285-4969 if you have any questions.

The phone number to make a screening appointment is 1-888-653-6450. n March 31 Silver Dollar Opry will be preforming at the Pike County Senior Citizens Center from 6-8:30 p.m. Concessions will start at 5. n Third annual fatherdaughter dance, March 24 at 6 p.m. at Crossroads in Pittsfield. Sponsored by the Pittsfield Fire Department Auxiliary. n It’s not too late to receive a flu vaccination! Flu vaccine continues to be available at Pike County Health Department in Pittsfield.

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PLEASANT HILL n Dodgeball tournament at the Pleasant Hill High School Saturday, March 24 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. There will be four tournaments: 4th-8th grade at 9 a.m., pairs tournament at 10:30 a.m., open division (any age) at 12:30 p.m. and open division pairs tournament following. Call Mike Giles 217-491-3089 for more information. n Benefit Bake Sale Friday, March 30 Noon - Sold Out at Central State Bank of Pleasant Hill. Cake, Cookies, Bars, Bread, Rolls.

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ONGOING n The class of 1959 will meet for lunch the third Tuesday of each month at the Courtyard Cafe at 11 a.m. All classmates please come. 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 The Crossroads Center will be open weekly for walking. Hours will be Monday through Thursday from 8-10 a.m. through March. Special events may alter the schedule and will be posted. n Area senior adults are invited to attend a monthly multi-denominational Bible Study with David and Charlotte Hamilton. Meeting on the 1st and 3rd Thursday morning each month in the Shaw room of the Pittsfield Senior Center with refreshments, visiting and group singing from 10-10:25 a.m.

Bible study begins at 10:30, dismissing promptly at 11 a.m. A free printed study guide will be provided each month. n Exercise classes are held at the Senior Center in Pittsfield. These classes are

every Tuesday and Thursday from 5-6 p.m. There is no cost. 1-2 lb. bar bells are required, but if you don't have any, they are provided. Any questions: call 217-285-4524. 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 217-492-4955 during normal business hours and asking for John Mizer LSW. n St. Mary’s Church classes on the Catholic faith- 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 217285-1616. n Calvary Baptist Church of Pittsfield's Helping Hands is held every 3rd Saturday of month from 9-11 a.m. 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 217285-4969. 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 6:308 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, Please attend. n Bursting Bubbles foundation emotional support group on the first Tuesday of the month from 6-7 p.m. at the Barry YMCA and at Illini Hospital on the second Thursday of the month from 6-7 p.m. For more information call 217-335-2961. 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 Spring 2018 will be held every Wednesday morning at Griggsville UMC at 9:30 a.m. and every Tuesday evening at 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 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 217-285-6150. Milk and bread offered with every meal.

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PCS announces students of the month

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Jeremy Mallinkrodt, Josh Dean, Robert Stark, and Kennedy Kattelman, some of Ty’s best friends, made it out to the chilly fourth annual Redneck Run 5K for Ty Rylander. The guys all ran the 5K and then chowed down on some food afterward. The Ty Rylander Redneck Run 5K took place starting at the United Methodist Church March 17.

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Left: Tyler Ormond, left, and Brianna Reel, right, took their dog to attend the Redneck Run 5K. Ormond took the lead while Reel paces her self behind. The run was foggy and wet, but that didn’t stop the three of them. Many dogs participated in this year’s run.

JWCC awards Presidential Scholarships to seniors Three area high school seniors recently earned John Wood Community College Presidential Scholarships.

Thirty-one students competed for the two-year, full-tuition scholarships to JWCC. Students were nominated by high school administrators, teachers and guidance counselors and winners were selected based on high school leadership activities, grade point average, ACT scores and performance during an on-campus interview conducted by JWCC faculty, staff and students.

Presidential Scholarship recipients will be required to take part in leadership and service activities as they complete requirements for associate degrees during the 2018-19 and 2019-20 academic years at JWCC. Winners of the third annual JWCC Presidential Scholarship Competition were Sharadyn Janssen, Keiley Meyer and John “Jack” Phillips.

Phillips is a senior at Griggsville-Perry High School and the son of Josh and Kindra Phillips of Chambersburg.

teen parents may also enroll their children in Early Head Start.

Enrollment priorities are also given for foster children referred by DCFS or Special Education Cooperatives.

PACT Staff will be taking applications at the Head Start center located at 1310 W. Washington in Pittsfield, April 11 from 3-6 p.m.

Interested families should call 1-217-285-2234 for an appointment at the center or for in their home. The Pittsfield Center has half-day and full-day classes for three and four year olds. Full-day, fullyear programs are available for families that work or go to school and have toddlers.

A home-based program that provides weekly home visits and a socialization/play group experience is also available in Pike County.

For further information or to set up an appointment to complete an application, call or write: PACT for West Central Illinois, P.O. Box 231, Mt. Sterling, lll. 62353 or phone 1-800-443-7228.

You may also contact us through our website at www. pactheadstart.com.

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Pikeland Community School students of the month are Cade Corgiat, left, and Molly Daniels.

In fact, I believe his satisfaction comes from being able to make his school and community better. He is a quiet leader, a positive role model. He works around the community, serves others, participates in extra-curricular activities, and makes good grades. Thanks for your consideration of him as Student of the Month.”

Other nominees were:Lyla Spann, Camden Harter, Zach Ontis, Laykin Ebbing, Lauren Dunham, Danielle Booth, Autumn Ontis, Jacob Jackson, Marissa Burdick, Gracie Grigsby, Vinny Olson, Lauren Williams,Sophie Gengle, rMaggie Johnson, Bella Bernard, Carter Frazier, Makinley Poor, Preston Bonds.

Bauer makes dean’s list Lauren Bauer, a first year student from Pittsfield, was named to the University of Missouri dean’s list for the fall 2017 semester. She is a nursing major and business minor student at Mizzou along with being an active member of the Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority on campus.

Bauer was also selected to become a member of the

National Society of Collegiate Scholars and nominated as a member for Phi Sigma Theta National Honor Society.

She is the daughter of Troy and Kimberly Bauer of Pittsfield and granddaughter to Phil and Janice Bauer, Jerry Daniel and Bryan and Ida McAllister.

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PACT Head Start Advertise accepting applications with us!

PACT Head Start is now accepting applications for the 2018-19 program year serving pregnant women and children ages birth to four who live in Brown, Cass, Hancock, McDonough, Pike, Schuyler, Scott and rural Adams counties.

Through Head Start and Early Head Start, PACT provides education, health, social services and parent engagement. The parent engagement component emphasizes parents as the primary educator of their children. The health services include parent education, child health examinations, and where necessary, follow-up treatment in medical, dental, nutrition and mental health for each Head Start and Early Head Start child.

Services are provided either through weekly home visits with regular group experiences for the children and parents or by daily classes.

Eligibility for Head Start and Early Head Start is based on limited income and is provided at no cost to those who qualify. Copies of proof of income and children's birth certificates are required. Ten percent of the enrollment slots are reserved for children with diagnosed disabilities, regardless of income. PACT works closely with Early Intervention and Special Education programs to coordinate and assist the families with services for these children.

Children considered homeless under the federal McKinney-Vento Assistance Act are also eligible for Head Start and Early Head Start.

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By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Pikeland Community School has announced students of the month for February.

From C-pod, Molly Daniels is the student of the month.

Her nominating faculty member said this of her: “This young lady, in my opinion, has the biggest heart at PCS. She is very compassionate towards others, is committed to her work, is dedicated in that she works her very hardest to put forth her very best. She never leaves her home without a smile on her face, and it isn’t an act. The smile is genuine.

She has a natural love for life and people, and our school is so much nicer because she’s in it!”

From D-POd, Cade Corgiat was the selectee.

His nominating faculty member said this of him “This young man is the student who recognizes when things need to be done, steps up and does it without expecting anything in return.

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By SHELBY STROEMER Pike Press As something as serious as social security card, you’d think that all would guard their number and protect themselves. In reality, that isn’t always the case, especially with the younger generations who are not able to handle such responsibility.

According to the United States Social Security Administration, at least one out of every 10 children will have his or her identity stolen by the time he or she turns

18. An attorney general out of Maryland made a comment that a child’s social security number is far more valuable than an adult’s.

A child’s social security numbers offer up a clean slate. From there that identity can be stolen and manipulated. By the time the child is old enough for that responsibility, their credit and all they know could’ve been compromised, and not even compromised recently.

All parents are encouraged to freeze their child’s credit in order to discourage identity thieves.

How to handle a poisoning emergency Any family can experience a poisoning situation, but people who live in homes with very young children or the elderly need to educate themselves about the various poisonous substances lurking in plain sight and what to do if these substances are ingested.

Although cleaning products or chemicals stored in the garage may be the most commonly thought of household poisons, many other seemingly mundane items also can be poisonous when ingested in large quantities. The National Capital Poison Center says that these common household items can poison children: n laundry products n pain medicine n vitamins n antihistamines n pesticides n cleaning substances The NCPC says the most common poisons for adults include prescription drugs, alcohol, pain medications, and cleaning substances.

People may not realize the hidden ingredients in products they use every day. Swallowing a large quantity of mouthwash containing alcohol can poison a child. Vitamins children mistakenly think are candy can be dangerous as well. Artificial nail products also can be

poisonous.

If poisoning is suspected, time is of the essence, as is taking the correct steps.

1. If the person is unconscious, not breathing or having convulsions, then the first step is to call the local emergency responders where you live or dial 911 immediately.

2. Remain calm and assess the situation if the person is responsive. Try to identify the poison by looking for open containers or the items that may have been swallowed or touched.

3. The Mayo Clinic says poisoning signs and symptoms can include burns or redness around the mouth and lips, breath that smells like chemicals, vomiting, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty breathing.

4. Remove any pills or the substance away from the person, and check his or her mouth for any remaining pills.

5. Do not immediately induce vomiting, which may do more damage.

6. Consult with poisoning professionals. In the United States, call the American Association of Poison Control Centers at 800-222-1222. In Canada, call the provincial or regional poison control center, such as the Ontario Poison Centre, at

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7. Be ready to describe the person’s symptoms, age, weight, and medications, and share any information about what has been ingested. The person on the line may give specific instructions to follow or recommend contacting emergency personnel.

While waiting for help to arrive, follow poison instructions on product labels. Depending on the substance that was ingested, this may include flushing the skin, offering water or another fluid, flushing the eyes, or moving the person into fresh air. Avoid activated charcoal or syrup of ipecac. Poison centers rarely encourage self-care in poisoning incidents.

Unintentional poisonings account for hundreds of hospital visits and many deaths per year. Knowing how to respond to and treat a poisoning emergency can save lives.

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Safety tips for parents of teen travelers Graduating from high school is a significant milestone in the lives of young people. The next step for many teenagers after graduating from high school is to go off to college. But before teens make their way to college campuses, some may celebrate their graduations by traveling overseas without parental supervision for the first time.

Whether it’s through a school-sponsored program or a graduation gift, overseas trips can be life-changing experiences for young people.

Doing so without mom and dad in tow allows them to experience the sense of independence they will soon enjoy as college students.

While teenagers may look forward to traveling abroad, the parents they’ll leave behind will no doubt experience some anxiety as their children travel thousands of miles away. But parents can take certain steps to reduce that anxiety without making trips less enjoyable for their sons and daughters. n Stay in (digital) touch. Thanks to social media, parents no longer need to sit at home imagining what their wandering youngsters are doing in foreign countries. When sending children on overseas trips, parents can purchase international service for their children’s phones so kids have access to social media websites and apps via their phones. Parents can

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then communicate with their children through such apps, asking kids to check in at the end of each day through direct messaging. n Enroll youngsters in STEP. STEP, or the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program, is free to U.S. citizens and nationals.

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, the service is invaluable to overseas travelers who, once enrolled, will receive important information about safety conditions from the embassy in their destination countries. It also makes it easier for embassies to contact travelers in case of emergencies like natural disasters, civil unrest or family emergencies. n Make copies of travel documents. Before teens head overseas, parents should make multiple copies of important travel documents, including passports, travel itineraries, travel reservations (i.e., flight, hotel, etc.), and any bank and/or credit cards teens will be using while overseas. This can help local authorities track travelers who have gone missing or help those travelers who have been victimized by thieves or criminals. Keep a copy of these documents at home and give teens a

copy of each document to take with them as well. n Document your teenager’s medical history, including medications. Parents no doubt know their children’s medical histories backwards and forwards, but teenagers may not be so familiar, and, even if they are, that familiarity won’t be too useful if kids are unconscious.

Create a file that documents your child’s medical history, including all medications the child takes and any allergies he or she has, and make sure kids travel with it at all times. Medical practitioners overseas will find this invaluable if they need to treat teens. n Discuss safety and overseas laws. Before kids head off, parents should have a lengthy discussion about safe travel and the importance of obeying laws in their destination countries.

Make sure youngsters know to avoid walking alone at night and to resist strangers’ offers of food or drinks. In addition, teenagers should abstain from consuming alcohol even if it’s legal for them to do so in their destination countries, as their low tolerance for alcohol can put them in precarious positions.

Overseas travel can change the lives of young people for the better. But parents of teens traveling abroad without parental supervision for the first time should work with their children to ensure they’re safe for the duration of their trips.

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Violators will be prosecuted. 5.30.18 NO TRESPASSING or hunting allowed on the land in Batchtown owned

by Marcy Klockenkemper, Judy Lamer, Jeremy Russell, Bonnie Stepanek, and Cindy Meszaros. Violators will be prosecuted. 5.30.18

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900D NO TRESPASSING Pike County MY LAND lo­cat­ed in Sec­ tion 18 SW of Pearl is pri­ vate prop­er­t y. Hunt­ing, fish­ing, trap­p ing, tres­ pass­ing, for any pur­p ose, with­o ut the writ­t en, signed per­m is­s ion of the own­er, is strict­ly for­b id­d en. Vio­la­ tors will be pros­e c ­ ut­ed. Ti­ mothy Brink­m an. 6.13.18 ABSOLUTELY NO trespassing on any ground owned by Double Creek Farms, Inc. 11.7.18

1100C Real Estate Jersey County FOR SALE: Vacant lot on Crystal Blvd, Brighton, IL. Legal Description: AMENDED CRYSTAL LAKE LOT 3 BLK 4. Deborah Wallace 941-237-8763 Make Good Offer. 4.4.18 NEED EXTRA cash? Sell your used items in The People's Marketplace Classifieds.

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OUTSTANDING ANTIQUE AUCTION! SATURDAY, MARCH 24 • 9 A.M. AUCTION LOCATION: 39637 260th Ave. • JDL Bldg. 2 • Pittsfield, IL

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY JERSEYVILLE ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

Terri J. Clothier; Andrew B. Clothier Defendants.

Case No. 17-CH-43 23465 Dogwood Lane, seyville, IL 62052

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Judge Eric Pistorius NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on December 1, 2017, the Jersey County Sheriff of the Jersey County Sheriff’s Office will on April 25, 2018, at the hour of 10:00AM at the Jersey County Sheriff’s Office, Jersey County Courthouse, 201 W. Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 23465 Dogwood Lane, Jerseyville, IL 62052 Parcel Number(s): 04-231-00000 The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence.

Sale terms: Bidders must presIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTYJERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, NA Plaintiff, vs.

Unknown heirs and legatees of Kenneth W. Rowling aka Kenneth Wayne K.R. Rowling aka Kenneth Rowling aka Kenneth Wayne Rowling; Molly Rowling aka Molly E. Rowling, individually and as Independent Co-Administrator of the Estate of Kenneth W. Rowling; Nikki Heitzig aka Leslie Nicole Heitzig aka Leslie Heitzig, individually and as Independent Co-Administrator of the Estate of Kenneth W. Rowling; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

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ent, at the time of sale, a cashier’s or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount.

The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property 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 will NOT be open for inspection.

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

For information call Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601. Phone number: 312-651-6700.

Attorney file number: 17-031490.

Michael A. Phelps MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6297416 Email: MDKIllinoisFilings@manleydeas.com 3.21, 3.28, 4.4

Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on January 10, 2018, I, Sheriff, John Wimmersberg of Jersey County, Illinois, will hold a sale on April 25, 2018, commencing at 1:00pm, at the Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit:

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

The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Sales Department at ANSELMO LINDBERG & ASSOCIATES LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www. alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale.

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

P.I.N.: 09-265-009-00

ANSELMO LINDBERG & ASSOCIATES LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 | 866-402-8661 | 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 03126104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 IllinoisCourts@ AnselmoLindberg.com

First Lien Position; SingleFamily Residence; Judgment Amount $90887.75

THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR. R410

Commonly known as: 105 West Bridge Street, Fieldon, Illinois 62031

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS THE MONEY SOURCE, INC., PLAINTIFF, VS. JAMES M CRISMAN A/K/A JAMES MATTHEW CRISMAN, A/K/A MATT CRISMAN, DEFENDANTS. 17 CH 25 585 BAINBRIDGE STREET BARRY, IL 62312 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 February 16, 2018, Sheriff of Pike County will on May 4, 2018, in the first floor lobby of the Pike County Courthouse, 100 E. Washington St., Pittsfield, IL 62363, at 9:00 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 Pike, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment:

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.

TAX NO. 46-095-03 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 585 Bainbridge Street

CASE NO. 17 CH 45 Property Address: 105 West Bridge Street, Fieldon, Illinois 62031

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Barry, IL 62312 Description of Improvements: Gray vinyl siding, two story single family home, no garage The Judgment amount was $63,903.23.

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 said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or

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# 264605 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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PUBLIC NOTICE Griggsville-Perry CUSD #4 is accepting bids for concession stand beverages (e.g., water, sports beverages, and soda).

Bids must be submitted to Janet Gladu, Superintendent at the Griggsville-Perry Central Office, PO Box 439, Griggsville, IL 62340 no later than 4:00 p.m., Friday, April 13, 2018.

Estate of FRANCES J. CROXVILLE, Deceased In Probate Docket No. 18-P-13

Pittsfield, Illinois

Griggsville Cemetery Cleanup Spring cleanup is scheduled for April 5, 2018. All flowers, containers and decorations must be removed before April 5th. Anything not picked up by that date will be disposed of.

Donnie Apps COUNTY CLERK 3.7, 3.14, 3.21

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE ESTATE OF MARY JUNE ROHRBAUGH, IN PROBATE DECEASED. DOCKET NO. 2018-P-14

Help Wanted Looking for custodian, maintenance and clean up person. Must have some mechanical knowledge to work on small equipment and able to operate lawn mowers.

Please apply at:

Beard Implement Company 24228 US HWY 54, Pittsfield, IL.

HELP WANTED

CLAIM NOTICE

CLAIM NOTICE

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Notice is given of the death of FRANCES J. CROXVILLE. Letters of Office as Independent Co-Executors were issued on March 8, 2018, to ELIZABETH ANN SKINNER of 305 West 3rd St., Delavan, IL 61734 and WILLIAM DAVID CROXVILLE of 5823 Caladium Dr., Dallas, TX 75230, whose attorney is Scholz and Scholz LLP, 518 Vermont Street, Quincy, IL 62301.

Notice is given to creditors of the death of Mary June Rohrbaugh whose place of residence at the time of death was Liberty Village, 610 Lowry Street in Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on March 8, 2018 to Richard Randall Webel and Jessica K. Flynn, as Co-Executors, whose attorney is James A. Rapp of Schmiedeskamp, Robertson, Neu & Mitchell, LLP, 525 Jersey Street, Quincy, Illinois 62301. The estate will be administered without court supervision unless, under Sec. 28-4 of the Probate Act of 1975, as amended, any interested person petitions to terminate independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk.

TriCounty FS at the Hardin IL. location is looking for somebody to join our team during the spring and fall busy seasons with the possibility of moving into a full time position. The person must have or be able to obtain Illinois CDL with Hazmat endorsement, pass a physical and pass a drug test. Applicants can apply at the Hardin Location.

The Estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 755 ILCS 5/28-4 (Article XXVIII) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at the Pike County Courthouse, 100 East Washington, Pittsfield, IL 62363-1497, or with the Independent Co-Executors, or both, on or before September 21. 2018, and any claim not filed within that period is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Executor and the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

ELIZABETH ANN SKINNER and WILLIAM DAVID CROXVILLE, Independent Co-Executors By: /s/ Jacob W. Scholz Jacob W. Scholz, one of their attorneys JACOb W. SCHOLz Scholz and Scholz LLP 518 Vermont St. Quincy, IL 62301 217-222-4800 jscholz@scholzandscholz.com

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS THE MONEY SOURCE, INC., PLAINTIFF, VS. JAMES M CRISMAN A/K/A JAMES MATTHEW CRISMAN, A/K/A MATT CRISMAN, DEFENDANTS. 17 CH 25 585 BAINBRIDGE STREET BARRY, IL 62312 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 February 16, 2018, Sheriff of Pike County will on May 4, 2018, in the first floor lobby of the Pike County Courthouse, 100 E. Washington St., Pittsfield, IL 62363, at 9:00 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 Pike, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: A TRACT OF LAND LYING IN AND BEING THE WEST 22 FEET OF THE SOUTH HALF OF LOT 7 AND THE SOUTH HALF OF LOT 8 IN MADISON PARK, CITY OF BARRY IN THE COUNTY OF PIKE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 46-095-03 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 585 Bainbridge Street Barry, IL 62312 Description of Improvements: Gray vinyl siding, two story single family home, no garage The Judgment amount was $63,903.23.

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 said real estate, water bills,

PUBLIC NOTICE

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Public Notice is hereby given that on 3-2-2018 a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Pike County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Mark’s Disposal Service, located at 310 N. Franklin St., Pittsfield, IL 62363.

Dated this 2nd day of March, 2018.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS, PIKE COUNTY

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Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Adams County Courthouse, 521 Vermont St., Quincy, Illinois, or with the representative, or both, on or before the 14th of September, 2018, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Richard Randall Webel and Jessica K. Flynn Co-Executors of the Estate of Mary June Rohrbaugh, Deceased SCHmIEDESKAmP, RObERTSON, NEU & mITCHELL LLP JAmES A. RAPP, Attorney 525 Jersey Street Quincy, IL 62301 jrapp@srnm.com (217) 223-3030

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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.

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# 264605 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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HELP WANTED

Tri-County Electrical Contractors, LLC, Center, MO, seeks 8 temporary farm laborers from 5/12/18 to 3/04/19 near Paris, MO, for installing equipment for livestock confinements including fans, conduit, wires, fixtures, and ventilation equipment. Clean up job sites. Must be able to lift and carry 75lbs /75yrds. Wage is $13.64/hr. Tri-County Electrical Contractors, LLC guarantees employment for a total number of work hours equal to at least three-fourths of the workdays from 5/12/18 to 3/04/19. Tools, supplies, and equipment provided by employer at no cost to employee. Housing provided at no cost to all workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the work day.

Transportation and subsistence expenses to worksite will be paid by employer. Apply at the nearest Illinois Department of Employment office or contact the state of Missouri workforce agent at 301 S 7th St., St. Joseph, MO 64501 using job order number 12462364.

Due to an anticipated retirement THE CITY OF PITTSFIELD IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:

Entry-Level Full-Time Police Officer

HELP WANTED

United Animal Health (formerly JBS United) has one immediate full-time opening at our Griggsville Mill.

Night Shift Mill Operator: 4 p.m.-2 a.m. with pay differential Position requires someone to mix, bag and load animal feed. Must be mechanically inclined, conscientious, self-motivated, team oriented, able to regularly lift 75# bags.

Position listed comes with an excellent benefit package.

Apply in person: M-F, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at 42239 Co. Hwy. 2, Griggsville Email: HR@unitedanh.com Fax: 317-758-2184

Applications are available at: Pittsfield City Hall • 215 N. Monroe St. • Pittsfield IL. 62363, www.pittsfieldpolice.org or www.pittsfieldil.org DEADLINE: 4:30 P.M. CST on Friday, April 6, 2018 at Pittsfield City Hall Applicant Minimum Requirements • US citizen • Be at least the age of 21 • Possess a high school diploma (GED Equivalency accepted) or greater.

• Have a valid drivers license • I.L.E.S.T.B. Certified or able to complete Certification • Possess strong moral and ethical standards: personally and professionally • No felony conviction. NOTE: some convictions for misdemeanors or serious traffic offenses may also disqualify applicants from further consideration.

• Must meet and adhere to the department’s personal grooming standards and uniform policy.

• Must live within 1 Mile of the City limits, 6 months from date of hire.

Applicants may be subject to: • In– depth interview • Comprehensive background investigation • Medical /Eye- examination • Drug screening • P.O.W.E.R. testing • Consent release of information May direct email inquiries to: chief@pittsfieldpolice.org

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Family

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A trailer fire on the south side of Griggsville gutted the home of Rachel Eddy and her three children last Tuesday evening. Both Griggsville and North Pike Fire Departments responded. The family lost everything. A tote is set up at Griggsville Estates if anyone has items to donate to the family. At the high school, Team Impact is having a hat day and is collecting clothing. Toddler boys size 5T, girls size medium, 7/8, Girls size large 12/14, woman’s size 18 pants, 2X tops.

3/16/18 Dog(s) Running at Large ($50 penalty): Angel Cantrell, $200, Nebo.

Jenny Clendenny $50, Griggsville Nuisance: Lola Painter, $100, Brenda White, $100, Jennifer Guthrie, $100, James Blake Decamp, $300 – All of Pleasant Hill; Mike Waid, $250, Pittsfield,.

Cases forwarded to States Attorney: Lakin Bradbury, Griggsville, Stephanie Ruble, Pittsfield

PCSD arrests Texas man on multiple counts

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press A routine patrol by a Pike County Sheriff’s Deputy lead to the arrest of a Odessa, Texas man Wednesday, March 14.

The deputy was patrolling State Highway 96 and noticed a vehicle on the side of the roadway just north of State Highway 106, near Hull.

Upon closer investigation, the deputy found Michael R. Chilton, 43, slumped over in the driver’s seat of the truck.

The officer placed Chilton, who also lists Beardstown as an address, under arrest for a Brown County warrant and then searched his vehicle.

The search yielded the discovery of several items commonly used in the manufacture of methamphetamine, including: Sudafed, camping fuel, Rooto LYE drain opener, Rooto Professional drain opener, moisture absorbers, glassware, aluminum foil, and methamphet-

amine were located. A rifle was also seized from the vehicle.

Chilton was charged with the following offenses:unlawful possession of methamphetamine manufacturing materials, unlawful possession of methamphetamine manufacturing precursors, unlawful possession of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, driving under the influence of methamphetamine, driving while license revoked, operating uninsured motor vehicle, no valid registration (truck), no valid registration (trailer), tinted windows Chilton was lodged in the Pike County Jail. Chilton appeared in Pike County Court Thursday, March 15 and had Keisha Morris, public defender appointed as his attorney. Bond was set at $20,000 The Pike County Sheriff’s Department was assisted by the Illinois State Police and West Central Illinois Drug Task Force.

Real estate transfers

Michael V. Goodson, Margaret M. Goodson to Maxamillions Inc., 2.31 acres more or less, Part of the NW 1/4, Sec. 16, Levee Township; 2.20 acres more or less, Part of the NW 1/4, Sec. 16, Levee Township.

Douglas R. Shannon, Rebecca A. Shannon, Becky Manson to Lamanda R. Gallagher, Part of Lot, Lot 11, Pines SD., Baylis; Part of the SW 1/4, Sec. 7, New Salem Township.

Dennis R. Douglas, Judith A. Douglas to Kathleen R. Davis, Part of Lot 1 of a subdivision, NW 1/4, 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Sec. 30, Newburg Township.

Phillip Douglas Pool Successor Trustee, Lyle M. Pool Trust No. 10-07, Lyle M. Pool Trust No. 10-07 to Stuart Hobson, Lindsey Hobson, Block 12, Lot 1-2, Jones & Purketts Addn., Griggsville.

Alice Ghrist to Kirk A. Speckhart, Block 14, Lot 1, Doyle & Palmers Addn., Pittsfield.

Fleming Holdings LLC. to Rickard D. Wombles, NW 1/4, SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Sec. 31, Martinsburg Township; NW 1/4, 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 31, Martinsburg Township; Easement for ingress/egress, Part of the SE 1/4, Sec. 35, Atlas Township; Easement for ingress/egress, S. 1/2, Sec. 36, Atlas Township; Easement for ingress/egress, S. 1/2, N. 1/2, Sec. 36, Atlas Township.

Donald Jordan, Lisa Jordan to James Willman, Kimberly Willman, Undivided 1/2 interest, SE 1/4, 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 4, Atlas Township; Undivided 1/2 interest, NE 1/4, 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 4, Atlas Township; 110 acres off the East side, Undivided 1/2 interest, Part of the NE 1/4, Sec. 4, Atlas Township.

James Willman, Kimberly Willman to Donald Jordan, Lisa Jordan, Undivided 1/2 interest, Part of the NE 1/4, Sec. 4, Atlas Township; Easement for ingress/egress, NW 1/4, SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 34, Pleasant Vale Township.

Donald Jordan, Lisa Jordan to James W. Massey, Part of the NE 1/4, Sec. 4, Atlas Township; Easement for ingress/egress, NW 1/4, SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 34, Derry Township.

Aaron M. Lipcaman, Annette D. Lipcaman, Annette D. Klauser to Aaron M. Lipcaman, Annette D. Lipcaman, Part of the SW 1/4, Sec. 17, Fairmount Township.

Monty K. Martin, Jean S. Martin to Aaron Lipcaman Seed Sales Inc., Aaron Lipcaman Seed Sales Inc., Part of the SW 1/4, Sec. 17, Fairmount Township.

Phyllis Martin, Jerome Martin Deceased to Bank of Kampsville, Block 4, Lot 2, Craigmiles Addn., Pleasant Hill.

Diana L. Fesler to Sharon K. Ehlert, E. 1/2, Block 9, Lots 3-4, Barry.

Joey Earl Moore to Jill Ann Moore, Jedd Stacy Moore, Jedd

Stacey Moore, Justin Lynn Moore, SE 1/4, 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 11, Montezuma Township; SW 1/4, 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 11, Montezuma Township; SE 1/4, 1/4 of SE 1/4, Sec. 11, Montezuma Township; SE 1/4, SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Sec. 1, Montezuma Township; Part of the SW 1/4, Sec. 1, Montezuma Township; North part E. 1/2, NE 1/4, SE 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Sec. 12, Montezuma Township; NE 1/4, SE 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Sec. 12, Montezuma Township; NW 1/4, SW 1/4 of NE 1/4, Sec. 12, Montezuma Township; Part of the SE 1/4, Sec. 12, Montezuma Township; NE 1/4, SE 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Sec. 14, Montezuma Township; NW 1/4, SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 14, Montezuma Township.

Emily Forgy Successor Trustee, Lewis W. Forgy Living Trust, Lewis W. Forgy Living Trust, Emily Forgy Living Trust, Emily Forgy Living Trust to Emily Forgy Trustee, Lewis W. Forgy Family Trust, Lewis W. Forgy Family Trust, NE 1/4, NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 2, Pittsfield Township; NE 1/4, NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Sec. 11, Pittsfield Township.

Jackie R. Taylor to David Ballinger, Lynn Ballinger, Block 5, Lots 1-2, Bennetts Addn., New Salem; Block 5, Lots 7-8, Bennetts Addn., New Salem.

Stephen D. Smith, Diane L. Smith to Ryan S. Crowder, Jessie A. Crowder, N. 1/2 of outlot, Lot 21, Pittsfield.

B. Park Lacy, Jr., Robert Craig Lacy POA to Elizabeth L. Lacy, Lot 6, Bates 1st Addn., Pittsfield.

Scott A. Dietsch Trustee, Lorena A. Dietsch-Sleeman Co. Trustee, Edwin L. Dietsch Trust, Edwin L. Dietsch Trust, Sally A. Dietsch Trust, Sally A. Dietsch Trust to Riviera Park LLC., NE 1/4, 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 15, Detroit Township.

Darla K. Cookey to James A. Cookey, Block 38, Lot 7, Johnsons Addn., Griggsville.

James A. Cookey to Brandy McCallister, Block 38, Lot 7, Johnsons Addn., Griggsville.

Joshua Allen, Dolores M. Allen to William E. Reel, Part of Sublot 9, Lot 7, Kellogg & Bushs SD., Pittsfield; S. 1/2, NW 1/4, 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 24, Pittsfield Township.

Gene R. Heins, Marilyn A. Heins to Gene R. Heins Trustee, Marilyn Ann Heins Trustee, Heins #1 Revocable Living Trust, Block 2, Lots 2-4, New Hartford; Block 2, Lots 5-7, New Hartford; Block 2, Lots 1, New Hartford; Block 2, Lot 8, New Hartford, Block 1, Lots 4-5, New Hartford; Block 3, Lots 6-7, New Hartford.

William C. Walter to Joshua Allen, Part of Lot in outlots, Lot 2, Bedford.

George Larry Duke, Ruby Duke to Jason Duke, Stacy Duke, Part of Lot, Lot 9, Hooper & Smiths SD., Pittsfield; Lot 1, Bates 2nd Addn., Pittsfield.

Jeanne Spann Trustee, Pauline R. Riley Revocable Living Trust, Pauline R. Riley Revocable Living Trust, Jeanne M. Spann, Kevin Randall Spann to Kevin Randall Spann, Jeanne M. Spann, Of outlot 1, Lot 7, Pittsfield; of subdivision of Outlot 1, Lot 2, Pittsfield; N. 1/2 of the North 105 feet of Lots, Block 17, Lots 1-2, Pittsfield; Of subdivision of Outlot 1, Lot 1, Pittsfield; Part of NW 1/4, Sec. 22, Detroit Township; Sublot 1 in Lot 7 of Subdivision, Part of the SE 1/4 Sec. 13, Pittsfield Township; Sublot 1 in Lot 6 of Subdivision, Part of the NE 1/4 Sec. 24, Pittsfield Township.

Jason K. Richards to Christopher D. Wood, Block 1, Lot 3, Hamiltons Addn., Barry.

Federal National Mortgage Association, Douglas W. Reeder, Jody L. Rennecker, Sheriff of Pike County IL.- Paul F. Petty to Luke W. Smith, Angela Marie Smith, Sec. 17, Martinsburg Township; Sec. 18, Martinsburg Township.

Jeremy Lee McKinnon to Bank of Kampsville, NE 1/4, 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 20, Pleasant Hill.

Timothy M. Eck, Timothy Eck to Kolnik Farm LLC., S. 1/2, SE 1/4, 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Sec. 10, Spring Creek Township; N. 1/2, NE 1/4, 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 10, Spring Creek Township; SW 1/4, 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Sec. 10, Spring Creek Township; N. 1/2, SE 1/4, 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Sec. 10, Spring Creek Township; S. 1/2, Easement for ingress/egress, SW 1/4, 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Sec. 10, Spring Creek Township; SE 1/4, 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 10, Spring Creek Township; Part of the NE 1/4, Sec. 15, Spring Creek Township; NE 1/4, SE 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Sec. 15, Spring Creek Township; Part of the SE 1/4, Sec. 10, Spring Creek Township; S. 1/2, NE 1/4, 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 10, Spring Creek Township; NW 1/4, 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Sec. 15, Spring Creek Township.

Douglas W. Daniel, Rhonda L. Daniel to Douglas W. Daniel, Rhonda L. Daniel, Part of the SW 1/4, Sec. 14, Detroit Township.

Joscott LLC. to Pikes Farms LLC., Pike’s Farms LLC., west 70 acres of 140 acres off East side, Part of the SW 1/4, Sec. 24, Atlas Township; Part of the NW 1/4, Sec. 24, Atlas Township.

J & S Ranch LLC. to Pikes Farms LLC., Pike’s Farms LLC., Part of the NE 1/4, Sec. 30, Martinsburg Township; Part of the NW 1/4, Sec. 30, Martinsburg Township; NE 1/4, 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 30, Martinsburg Township; NW 1/4, 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 30, Martinsburg Township; SW 1/4, NW 1/4, 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 30, Martinsburg Township; Part of the SE 1/4, Sec. 30, Martinsburg Township.

Speeding:($120 unless noted) Elizabeth Bolton, 11/29/88.

Lauryn O. Hoehne, 1/6/99, Griggsville.

Seatbelt: ($60 unless noted), Jessica Hagen, 4/3/92, Pittsfield, $67.

Mike Hagen, 10/20/66, Summer Hill, $67.

DUI: Robert J. Taylor, driving under the influence, 12 months supervision, $1,772 fine and 100 hours of community service.

Misc. Mike Hagen, 10/20/66, Summer Hill, operation of uninsured motor vehicle, $442 and six months supervision.

Misdemeanors: Carlee D. Collins 6/30/99, Pittsfield, possession of cannabis, more than 30 grams , less than 100, $2,618 fine, 24 months probation, 30 hours community service.

Aaron Grimsley, 8/5/90, Pleasant Hill, possession of drug paraphernalia, $1,435,

24 months probation and 40 days in jail.

William E. Gwartney, 7/15/76, Milton, battery, makes physical contact, $1,052, 24 months probation, 72 days in jail with credit give for 36 days served.

Felonies: Aaron D. Grimsley, 8/5/90, Pleasant Hill, $1,264, possession of an amount of controlled substance, possession of methamphetamine, four years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

William E. Gwartney, possession of methamphetamine, $2,148 in fines, 24; months probation, 72 days in the Pike County Jail with credit given for 36 days served.

Aaron W. Smith, 7/9/83, notification of no fixed address, $1527 in fines, 60 days in jail with credit given for nine served, 30 months probation.

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.

Amy Jones, 39, Quincy, was arrested March 12 on a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence. She posted $100 and was released pending court appearance.

Bethany A. Schultz, 39, Barry, was arrested March 13 on a misdemeanor Pike County warrant alleging failure to appear on a deceptive practice charge. She posted $200 and was released pending court appearance.

Sasha A. Smith, 30, Payson, was arrested March 13 on a felony Pike County warrant alleging failure to appear at a pay or appear. She posted $300 and was released pending court.

Gary R. Coleman, 28, Baylis,

was arrested March 13 on a felony Pike County warrant.

Bond is $2,000. He remains lodged.

Austin S. Mason, 22, Pittsfield, was arrested March 13 on a felony Pike County warrant alleging failure to appear at a pay or appear hearing. He posted $200 and was released pending court appearance.

Micheal R. Chilton, 43, Beardstown, was arrested March 14 on a Brown County felony warrant, bond $500; felony possession of methamphetamine, bond, $2,000; felony possession of drug paraphernalia, felony possession of methamphetamine material, felony possession of methamphetamine precursors, felony driving under the influence, felony possession of a weapon by a felon, traffic charges including: driving while suspended or revoked, operation of a uninsured motor

Marriages

Justin Kyle Anderson of Pittsfield, IL. to Ashley Leann Wright of Pittsfield, IL. Curtis Alvin Steward, Jr. of Roodhouse, IL. to Misty Ann Atwood of Roodhouse, IL. Denver Ronald Dakota Stamper of Pittsfield, IL. to Carlee Jean Eldridge of Pittsfield, IL. Keenan Joel Yelliott of Pittsfield, IL. to Tracy Marie Priest of Pittsfield, IL.

Ryan Edward Smith of Detroit, IL. to Onnitcha Chanphaison of Detroit, IL. William Seth Moyers of Quiny, IL. to Bailey Dominique Askew of Camp Point, IL. Mark William Lindsey of Pittsfield, IL. to Amber Nicole Pellillo of Pittsfield, IL. Justin Michael Schneider of Detroit, IL. to Kendra Renee Manker of Detroit, IL.

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WADE AGENCY

www.wade-real-estate.com

200 S. Madison Pittsfield, IL 62363 217-285-2774

COURTNEY WADE - MANAGING BROKER

Licensed in Illinois & Missouri

vehicle and no valid registration.

He remains lodged.

Ethan Moulton, 19, Quincy, was arrested March 14 on a Pike County traffic warrant alleging failure to appear and a in-state traffic warrant petitioning for revocation of supervision. Bond on the first warrant was $150 and $100 on the second. Moulton posted bond and was released pending court appearance.

Steven D. Quinter, 45, Kansas City, Mo., was arrested March 18 on a felony Pike County warrant alleging fainter o appear on unlawful possession of methamphetamine charges.

He remains lodged in lieu of $1,200 bond.

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.

Divorces

Cheryl Diane Larabee vs. James Edward Lawhon, 3-2-18.

Timothy Crow vs.

Angela Crow, 2-26-18.

Andrew R. Roman vs.

Sean P. Turner, 3-2-18.

Nicholas Eugene Carter vs. Tamara Melissa Carter, 3-6-18.

sales staFF Courtney Wade roger hall 217-285-2774 CeLL 248-0231 CeLL: 473-1289 taMI WeBel Karen Fox 217-285-1441 217-285-5481 CeLL 242-5193 CeLL: 473-3755 BrIan rueBush terry rush 217-370-1590 CeLL: 242-0075

PITTSFIELD NEW LISTING - PITTSFIELD - 521 W. PERRY ST. Split foyer, 3-4 BR, 1 3/4 BA, 2392 sq. ft. 2 car att. garage with 25x15 workshop. C/A, hardwood floors. PRICED $119,000. CALL KAREN FOX. NEW LISTING - PITTSFIELD - BOWLING ALLEY AND LOUNGE - Situated on 7 acres. FOR SALE by new ownership. Sellers will be give Buyers concessions. FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT COURTNEY WADE AT WADE REAL ESTATE. PITTSFIELD - N. Madison St. - 2 storage bins. Masonry constructed, 12,500 sq. ft. total storage area. PRICED AT $135,000. CALL COURTNEY FOR INFO. NEW LISTING - PITTSFIELD INDUSTRIAL PARK - Lot #5, 8.26 acres, access to utilities. CALL KAREN FOX. PITTSFIELD - 310 S. Monroe St. Beautiful, brick ranch style home. 2600 sq. ft. 9 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, 2 fireplaces, family room, basement, att. 2 car garage, and much more. PRICED $265,000. $239,000. $229,000. CALL COURTNEY. REDUCED - PITTSFIELD - 639 E. WASHINGTON ST. 5 BR, 3.75 BA, 1.35 AC lot. 3 car garage, formal dining room, fireplace and extra large master suite. Make this home your castle! PRICED IN THE 100’s. CALL KAREN. 39162 235th AVE. - PITTSFIELD - South edge of Pittsfield, on 2.76 acres. 33 yr. old, split foyer style home, 2600 sq. ft. 9 RM, 4 BR, 2 1/2 BA, family room, large deck, 3 car det. garage and more. PRICED AT $194,500.

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

MOTIVATED SELLER CALL COURTNEY FOR MORE INFO. PRICED $137,000.

NEW LISTING - PITTSFIELD- 409 S. WALNUT - 47 yr. old Classic Brick Ranch style home. 1400 sq. ft. 6 RM, 3 BR, full finished basement, C/A, thermo w/d, 1 car att. garage. PRICED AT $129,000. CALL COURTNEY. NEW LISTING - 327 SYCAMORE ST. - PITTSFIELD - Redecorated brick ranch home. 1230 sq. ft. 6 RM, 3 BR, 1 1/2 BA, full waterproofed basement, thermo w/d, newer gas furnace and C/A, att. 1 car garage and covered patio. PRICED $119,000. IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. CALL COURTNEY. PENDING NEW LISTING - PITTSFIELD - 609 LINCOLN ST. 1300 sq. ft. ranch style home, 6 RM, 3 BR, 1 1/2 BA, full waterproof basement, newer furn. and C/A, att. garage and det. 20x24 garage. MOVE-IN READY. PRICED AT $102,000. CALL BRIAN RUEBUSH. NEW LISTING - 319 N. JACKSON ST. PITTSFIELD - Remodeled 1 story frame home, 1160 sq. ft. 5 rooms, 2 BR, 1 BA, newer furnace and C/A, thermos well insulated, vinyl siding, att. 1 car garage. PRICED $59,500.

CALL COURTNEY. IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. PITTSFIELD - 510 N. OKLAHOMA ST. On nice lot at the Northwest edge of town. Frame home, 850 sq. ft., 5 RM, 2 BR, 1 BA, newer gas furnace, vinyl siding. PRICED AT $36,000. NEW PRICE $33,500. CALL ROGER HALL. GRIGGSVILLE/PERRY/BAYLIS/VALLEY CITY/BARRY NEW LISTING - GRIGGSVILLE - 309 S. UNION ST. Mostly remodeled 1800 sq. ft. 1 story home. 6 RM, 3 BR, 2 BA, newer heating and A/C, newer flooring and kitchen ect. det. 26x30 garage. “As Is. PRICED $79,000. CALL COURTNEY. GRIGGSVILLE - 201 N. 3RD ST. on 2 lots, 1979 Victorian Mobile home, 5 RM, 2 BR, 2 BA, gas furnace, 2 car det. garage. PRICED $19,000. CALL COURTNEY. VALLEY CITY - 31027 CO. HWY. 21. 15 year old, frame 1 story, 768 sq. ft. 5 rm., 2 BR, 1 bath, gas furnace, vinyl siding, TO BE SOLD “AS IS” $26,000. CALL COURTNEY. NEW LISTING - BARRY - 262 TREMONT ST. 1 story frame home, 1000 sq. ft., 5 rooms, 2 BR, 1 BA, aluminum and vinyl siding. TO BE SOLD “AS IS”. PRICED AT $12,000. CALL COURTNEY. NEBO NEBO-720 E. PARK ST. On 3 lots, 15 yr. old frame home, 960 sq. ft. 5 rooms, 2 BR. knotty pine ceilings, pine floors, gas furnace, det. garage. NICE HOME PRICED $48,000. CALL COURTNEY. DETROIT/PEARL/MILTON NEW LISTING-PEARL-48042 130TH AVE. Situated on 3 acres. 2 hours both 2 BR. 1 fair condition and 1 fixer with 4 outbuildings. Sold “AS-IS”. PRICED AT $40,000. REDUCED TO $30,000. CALL ROGER HALL.

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Pike Press

Pittsfield, Illinois

Pike County Real Estate Richard Smith ..............................217.473.3286 John Borrowman...........................217.430.0645 Chris Nichols..................................217.473.3777 Tere Boes.......................................217.491.2267 Barb Goertz...................................217.257.7865

Elaine Smith ..................................217.473.3288 Todd Smith....................................217.285.4720 Chris Little......................................217.653.3697 Scott Andress ................................217.371.0635 Robert Evans.................................217.491.2391

Rodney Borrowman .................... 630-247-0667 Nikki Fish ...................................... 217-371-2858 Cyndi Borrowman Kamp ............ 217-779-1861 Sonya Little................................... 217-653-2943

FARM LISTINGS

n NEW LISTING - Pike County 35 acres +/- Pittsfield TWP. Nice recreational farm with 11 acres tillable and nice creek. n NEW LISTING - Calhoun County 315 acres +/- Hidden Valley, Hardin-Perfect secluded hunting getaway with a nice mixture of timber and tillable with a building spot on the bluff. n Adams County 66 acres +/- Keene TWP. Great investment farm currently earning $300 per acre cash rent along Interstate 72. n 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. n 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. n Calhoun County 80 acres +/- Hardin TWP. Excellent hunting farm with 15 acres tillable. n Calhoun County 80 acres +/- Belleview TWP. Nice investment farm with 80 tillable acres. n Calhoun County 66 acres +/- Belleview TWP. Great income producing hunting property located on Anderson Lane just north of Rip Rap Landing well known for its duck hunting. n Calhoun County 64.5 acres +/- Carlin TWP. Nice recreational farm with maintained road and a perfect view of the Illinois River and Greene County bottoms! n PRICE REDUCED - Calhoun County 20 acres +/- Richwood TWP. Completely remodeled 3BR farmhouse with 1 car detached garage sitting on 20 acres. n Calhoun County 20 acres +/- Golden Eagle. 17.5 tillable acres in southern Calhoun County close to the Mississippi River. n Pike County 1,500 acres +/- Atlas TWP. Fantastic deer and water fowl hunting farm with 1,200 a. tillable and remainder in timber and lakes with duck pits with cabin and pole shed. n Pike County 150 acres +/- Pittsfield and Derry TWP. Beautiful recreational farm with good tillable acreage, great deer density and pond. n Pike County 89 acres +/- New Salem TWP. Beautiful recreational farm with good tillable acreage, pasture with cattle set-up, stocked pond and 2BR 2BA home. n Pike County 14 acres +/- 26170 Co. Hwy. 14, Pittsfield-Great building location in the country with 2 car garage with living quarters already on the property. n SALE PENDING - Calhoun County 28.97 acres +/-. Hamburg TWP. Excellent tillable and investment farm. In cooperation with Coldwell Banker. n SALE PENDING - Calhoun County 40 acres +/-. Belleview TWP. Nice hunting farm with small home. In cooperation with Whitetail Properties. n SALE PENDING - PRICE REDUCED - Calhoun County 37 acres +/- Gilead TWP. 32.6 acres of prime hunting up Indian Creek Road surrounded by timber near Hamburg with additional 4 acres with electricity. n SOLD - Pike County 94 acres +/- Atlas TWP. Secluded hunting property with 30 acres tillable. n SOLD - Pike County 20 acres +/- Hadley TWP. Nice recreational farm. In cooperation with Whitetail Properties. n SOLD - Pike County 120 acres +/- Derry TWP. Incredible hunting farm with nice mix of timber and CRP.

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PRICE REDUCED - HAMBURG - Chapman Sub. #19 - Adorable 2BR cabin on the Mississippi River. Priced to sell!! $43,000.

PITTSFIELD - 521 N. Dutton - Large 5BR, 2BA two story home with a family room in the lower level/basement that opens out to the back yard! $54,000.

OTHER LISTINGS NEW LISTING - Pittsfield - 1020 Oakhill Dr. - Premier excecutive home in exclusive location sitting on 4 acres +/-. Call office for more details!

NEW LISTING - Barry - 658 Main St. - Affordable 3-4BR 2BA home with some updating. Could be converted to 2 apartments. Priced to sell!! $50’s.

NEW LISTING - Pittsfield - 318 Piper Lane - Spacious 4BR 1.5BA 2 story home sitting on 2.25 acres with beautiful woodwork and some updates. $100’s.

Barry - 515 Green St. - 2BR home sitting on 2 lots in nice neighborhood with newer heating and air conditioning. Great rental or starter home. $50’s.

PRICE REDUCED - Batchtown - RR1, Box 74 - 5BR 2BA brick ranch home sitting on 1 acre with new tin roof and very spacious front and back yard! $70’s Florence - 25187 492nd St. - Cabin in the heart of Florence with a beautiful view of the Illinois River. Cabin has access from a rear gravel road. $50’s.

Calhoun County - Golden Eagle - Riverfront lot at the end of a dead end road on the Mississippi River on Cove Rd. with electricity and water available.

Griggsville - 202 N. Federal - 2BR home with deck and large garage/storage shed on corner lot across from school. Needs some TLC. $40’s.

Griggsville - 114 S. Stanford - 2BR 1BA home that has been totally remodeled. $40’s.

PRICE REDUCED - 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.

Griggsville - 415 W. Lincoln St. - Quality 3BR 1BA home with nice screened in porch, 2 car garage and large heated workshop. $100’s.

Hamburg - 408 Washington - 2BR home sitting on 2 lots with many updates with workshop and private fenced in yard. $50’s.

Hamburg - R.R. 1, Box 127B - Updated 3BR cabin with deck sitting on 4 riverfront lots on the Mississippi River with 2 boat docks and ramp. $80’s.\ PRICE REDUCED - Hardin - 106 Oakridge - Beautiful 5BR 3BA split level home in a great neighborhood with many updates! $100’s.

Hardin - HC61, Box 17C - 4BR 2BA ranch home with full basement with walk-out sitting 15.3 acres with 5 tillable acres and outbuildings. $200’s.

Kampsville - 218 New St. - 4BR 2BA home with a 22’ x 28’ separate man cave with patio and deck perfect for entertaining sitting on 2 lots. $90’s.

Kampsville - 108 W. Maple - Beautiful 3BR 2 1/2BA ranch home with many updates located on a dead end road. $90’s.

Kinderhook - 310 High St. - Cute 1-2BR home with nice 2 car detached garage with large garden space and numerous fruit trees sitting on 2 lots. $30’s.

Nebo - 325 W. Franklin St. - Large 4BR home with nice woodwork sitting on 3.5 lots.

Motivated Seller!! $40’s.

New Canton - 165 S. Quincy - Very nice maintenance free 2BR home with nice detached garage and 2 sheds. Would make a great starter or retirement home. $40’s.

Pearl - 46916 Co. Hwy. 10 - Nice little 3BR country home sitting on 5 acres +/- just off Route 100 in the heart of the hills. $60’s.

Perry - S. Naples St. - 3 nice building lots with utilities available.

Pittsfield - 34229 270th Ave. - 3,200 sq. ft. finished 3BR 3BA home with 2 car attached and 2 car detached garage sitting on 5 acres +/-. $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.

PRICE REDUCED - Pittsfield - 10 Teal Lane - 2BR 2.5BA ranch home in a South subdivision with a beautiful family room and full basement with a walk-out. $200’s.

PRICE REDUCED - Pittsfield - 429 Piper Lane - Beautiful spacious 3-4BR home with full finished basement, 2 car attached garage and many updates sitting on 2 lots. $100’s.

PRICE REDUCED - 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 - 331 Piper Lane-Beautiful 2 story completely remodeled 4BR 2BA home with an impressive master suite. $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 - 116 N. Jackson - Beautifully restored and very well maintained 6BR 2BA home with full finished basement, 1 car detached garage and fenced in back yard. Motivated Sellers!! $100’s.

Pittsfield - 25476 415th St. - Buyers needed for a nice 4-5BR rural home with detached garage and large pole building and barn close to Lake Pittsfield sitting on 2 acres! $100’s.

Pittsfield - 913 N. Orchard - Nice 3BR maintenance free ranch home with 2 car garage and large storage shed. $90’s.

Pittsfield - 428 N. Monroe - Large 4BR home on nice corner lot. Motivated Sellers!! $60’s.

Pittsfield - 339 S. Illinois - Neat 2BR 1BA home with new roof and maintenance free exterior. $60’s.

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

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

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

Pleasant Hill - 204 Fairgounds Rd. - Totally remodeled 2BR home with 1 car attached garage. Like new!! $40’s.

Pleasant Hill - 405 Commerce - Nice building lot with partially finished workshop with heat and office space. $50’s.

Pleasant Hill - 801 S. Main - 4BR 2BA home with attached garage sitting on nice corner lot. Price right! Needs some TLC!! $50’s.

PRICE REDUCED - Pleasant Hill - 302 Houston-Cute remodeled 2BR home sitting on 2 lots located in a quiet part of town that is move-in ready and would make a great starter home. $60’s.

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

PRICE REDUCED - Rockport - 17620 Hwy. 96 - Old schoolhouse converted into 4BR 2BA home with full basement that has endless possibilities sitting on 1.62 acres +/-. $100’s.

DRASTIC PRICE REDUCTION - 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. Motivated Seller!! $80’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 - 401 E. Adams - Cozy 2BR home with 1 car detached garage sitting on corner lot just 2 blocks from downtown. Move-in ready! Furnishings optional. $50’s.

SALE PENDING - Hamburg - R. R. 2, Box 3 - 3BR 1BA brick ranch home sitting on 3.1 acres.

SALE PENDING - Griggsville - 307 S. Corey - Beautiful 2 story 4BR 2BA home with beautiful woodwork in great location.

SALE PENDING - Pittsfield - 327 Sycamore - Nice 3BR 1.5BA brick ranch home with full basement. In cooperation with Wade Real Estate.

SALE PENDING - Pittsfield - 120, 122, 130 W. Fayette St. - Three (3) contiguous properties located in the Pittsfield business district that would make a great office location.

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

PITTSFIELD - 217 S. Illinois St. Empty 67.5’X160’ lot. Nice flat lot to build a home. $13,000.

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BAYLIS - 245 Locust St. - Maintenance free 3BR 1BA bungalow with nice fenced in yard and great 2 car detached garage/workshop. $58,500.

PITTSFIELD - 104 Liberty Court - 2BR 1BA ranch style home with new roof and many updates. $59,000.

GRIGGSVILLE - 301 N. Union - 3 unit apartment building earning significant income. Great investment opportunity! $75,000.

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PLEASANT HILL - 408 Commerce - 4BR 1BA home with oversized 1 car garage sitting on .9 acre. $89,000.

PEARL - 48186 166th Ave. - Nice 4BR 2BA manufactured home with large machine shed and small pond on 4 acres. Move-in ready! $89,900.

PITTSFIELD - 664 S. Walnut St.-Great maintenance free 3BR 1BA ranch home with full basement and 1 car garage in South location. $102,500.

KINDERHOOK - 27959 230th Ave. - 2BR custom built home sitting on 1 acre with 10 x 12 shed. Would make the perfect retirement home or weekend getaway! $149,000.

ROCKPORT - 16934 St. Hwy. 96 - Custom built pine log home with 1 car attached garage and open loft located on 2 acres. $159,000.

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BATCHTOWN - RR 1, Box 66 - 3-4BR 4BA brick ranch home with 2 car attached garage sitting on 3 acres +/- with many added features. Move-in ready! $199,950.

BARRY - 1211 Rodgers St. - 4BR 3BA home with 21 ft. pool with deck and 30’ x 40’ shed sitting on 8.5 acres +/-. Very motivated Seller – will not refuse any reasonable offers!!! $249,000.

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Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Pike Press

Pittsfield, Illinois

MORE LISTINGS. MORE BUYERS.

MORE PROPERTY SOLD! Pike County, IL 30 Acres m/l. High production tillable farm in west central Illinois.

Calhoun County, IL 30 Acres m/l. Hunting property with country home.

McDonough County, IL 26 Acres m/l. Nearly all timber tract in Western Illinois.

Fulton County, IL 167 Acres m/l. Highend hunting property on the Spoon River.

Fulton County, IL 80 Acres m/l. Ownership interest in a Central Illinois hunting property.

Pike County, IL 140 Acres m/l. Golden Triangle hunting with home/lodge and stocked lake.

Adams County, IL 78 Acres m/l. Thick, big buck sanctuary hunting ground Pike County, IL 93 Acres m/l. Topnotch hunting farm w/ home, in West Pike County.

Fulton County, IL 500 Acres m/l. Whitetail and waterfowl hunting property in Illinois.

Pike County, IL 20 Acres m/l. Small Golden Triangle hunting tract.

Adams County, IL 56 Acres m/l. Turnkey hunting tract, metal outbuilding in the Golden Triangle.

Adams County, IL 80 Acres m/l. Income from CRP on this Golden Triangle hunting tract.

Schuyler County, IL 50 Acres m/l. Beautiful country home and acreage near Rushville.

Schuyler County, IL 69 Acres m/l. Diverse Central Illinois farm offering a good ROI. Fulton County, IL 149 Acres m/l. Great deer and turkey habitat in the Spoon River Bottoms.

Fulton County, IL 60 Acres m/l. Hunting and Recreation on this income producing farm near Peoria.

Pike County, IL 161 Acres m/l. Awesome hunting property in the Golden Triangle in Illinois.

Fulton County, IL 90 Acres m/l. Outstanding hunting, recreation, and income, near Peoria.

Pike County, IL 1,148 Acres m/l. Phenomenal Golden Triangle hunting & income acreage w/Lodge.

Pike County, IL 2 Acres m/l. Spacious log home in Northern Pike County.

Adams County, IL 98 Acres m/l. Hunting tract w/ CRP in the Golden Triangle of Illinois.

Calhoun County, IL 70 Acres m/l. Investment farm in West Central Illinois.

Peoria County, IL 202 Acres m/l. Income producing and topend hunting land near Peoria.

Schuyler County, IL 7 Acres m/l. Unique home and hunting acreage near Rushville.

Pike County, IL 45 Acres m/l. Prime South Pike hunting acreage.

Fulton County, IL 127 Acres m/l. Secluded timber tract with pond in Central Illinois.

Fulton County, IL 70 Acres m/l. Turnkey West Central Illinois hunting and rec.farm w/ home.

Fulton County, IL 205 Acres m/l. Combination hunting, tillable and fishing property Brown County, IL 85 Acres m/l. Combo tract w/ home bordering Siloam Springs State Park.

Pike County, IL 41 Acres m/l. Allaround recreational tract with cabin in the Golden Triangle.

Fulton County, IL 200 Acres m/l. Great hunting and pasture ground in Illinois.

Fulton County, IL 15 Acres m/l. Small Acreage hunting or hobby farm with home in Central Illinois.

Calhoun County, IL 35 Acres m/l. Hunting land in Golden Triangle in Illinois.

Hancock County, IL 70 Acres m/l. Excellent hunting and recreational tract in West Central Illinois.

Calhoun County, IL 75 Acres m/l. Mississippi River Bluff country hunting and recreational farm.

Brown County, IL 120 Acres m/l. Topend Golden Triangle hunting property in Central Illinois.

Calhoun County, IL 465 Acres m/l. Worldclass hunting property w/ beautiful home Schuyler County, IL 36 Acres m/l. Great hunting tract with creek and timber.

Schuyler County, IL 80 Acres m/l. Big buck hunting located near Sugar Creek.

Marshall County, IL 50 Acres m/l. Combination tillable & timber hunting land Pike County, IL 276 Acres m/l. Great hunting property with two ponds.

Pike County, IL 98 Acres m/l. Tons of deer and turkey sign on this Golden Triangle hunting farm.

Schuyler County, IL 126 Acres m/l. Big buck hunting acreage with lodge.

Hancock County, IL 12 Acres m/l. Lamoine River hunting and fishing retreat with lodge.

Schuyler County, IL 20 Acres m/l. Small hunting property in QDM neighborhood near Rushville.

Schuyler County, IL 180 Acres m/l. Income producing farmland with excellent hunting.

Pike County, IL 85 Acres m/l. Highly productive Central Illinois combination farm.

Pike County, IL 13 Acres m/l. Small hunting acreage in West Central Illinois with build site.

Pike County, IL 15 Acres m/l. Nice, secluded hunting property with home.

Schuyler County, IL 42 Acres m/l. Hunting farm with bedding areas and food plot.

Schuyler County, IL 8 Acres m/l. Hunting property with home, barn and pond.

Schuyler County, IL 40 Acres m/l. Tract offers a combination of hunting and tillable.

Fulton County, IL 25 Acres m/l. Good income from this mostly tillable tract.

Fulton County, IL 65 Acres m/l. Central Illinois with outstanding hunting and income.

Schuyler County, IL 100 Acres m/l. Boone and Crockett producing hunting land.

Fulton County, IL 24 Acres m/l. Beautiful secluded home overlooking a pond.

Fulton County, IL 210 Acres m/l. The ultimate waterfowl, fishing and deer hunting property Pike County, IL 202 Acres m/l. Golden Triangle recreational farm with good income.

Pike County, IL 20 Acres m/l. Small hunting property in West Central Illinois.

Fulton County, IL 120 Acres m/l. Hunting, tillable and pasture acreage in West Central Illinois.

Fulton County, IL 535 Acres m/l. Excellent deer and turkey hunting farm with lodge.

Schuyler County, IL 40 Acres m/l. Premier hunting land on Mill Creek in Central Illinois.

Schuyler County, IL 114 Acres m/l. Turnkey Lodge and buck hunting farm.

Henderson County, IL 40 Acres m/l. Beautiful red pine timber acreage holds the deer.

Schuyler County, IL 60 Acres m/l. Central Illinois bigbuck hunting land with metal outbuilding.

Schuyler County, IL 99 Acres m/l. Phenomenal Central Illinois hunting tract on the Lamoine River.

Schuyler County, IL 104 Acres m/l. Great deer and turkey hunting farm.

Schuyler County, IL 69 Acres m/l. Wellrounded hunting and investment tract in Illinois.

Fulton County, IL 1,023 Acres m/l. Diverse Central Illinois hunting property.

Fulton County, IL 250 Acres m/l. Scenic Central Illinois big timer tract that holds the big bucks.

Fulton County, IL 50 Acres m/l. Excellent hunting and tillable tract in Illinois.

Fulton County, IL 130 Acres m/l. A whitetail hunter’s dream property in Central Illinois.

Schuyler County, IL 66 Acres m/l. Illinois bigbuck hunting property priced to sell fast.

Fulton County, IL 2, 855 Acres m/l. A complete hunting and farmland tract, has it all.

Fulton County, IL 20 Acres m/l. Great building site in a secluded location.

Fulton County, IL 73 Acres m/l. An excellent hunting farm with holding power.

Knox County, IL 26 Acres m/l. Incredible building or campsite overlooking large pond.

Mercer County, IL 155 Acres m/l. Familyowned farm with outstanding hunting history.

Brown County, IL 501 Acres m/l. Very wellmanaged hunting property with beautiful lodge.

Brown County, IL 120 Acres m/l. Hunting tract on Mckee Creek.

Henderson County, IL 29 Acres m/l. Great cover in the Mississippi River Bottoms.

Knox County, IL 33 Acres m/l. Beautiful country home on lovely acreage.

Brown County, IL 137 Acres m/l. Buckhorn Township bigbuck architecture.

Brown County, IL 102 Acres m/l. The complete package hunting, income, and more.

Henderson County, IL 128 Acres m/l. Outstanding recreational opportunities here.

Schuyler County, IL 80 Acres m/l. Premier hunting area for the record book bucks.

Schuyler County, IL 40 Acres m/l. Wellrounded hunting tract.

Schuyler County, IL 40 Acres m/l. Outstanding hunting opportunities here.

Marshall County, IL 192 Acres m/l. Hunting tract with loads of options and potential.

Schuyler County, IL 30 Acres m/l. 100% Hardwood timber hunting property.

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Pike Press

Pittsfield, Illinois

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320 W. Washington Pittsfield (217) 285-4502 www.illinoishometown.com Follow us on Facebook!

SOLD 2701 Monroe St., Quincy $189,900

SOLD 220 Piper Ln., Pittsfield $122,900

SOLD 802 South Main St. Pleasant Hill $45,000

Harrison Lane: 217-440-0319 Kate Marable: 217-370-9809 Karen McConnell: 217-491-0563 Lloyd Phillips: 217-257-7096 Ken Renoud: 217-285-4749

Charlene Anderson: 217-473-8246 Judy Douglas: 217-430-1557 Dennis Douglas: 217-430-7181 Elaine Hoaglin: 217-491-1141 Kirby Hobbs: 217-491-2059 Shane Hunt: 217-491-1299

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913 Anne Ave., Quincy $148,900

31099 Jim Town Hollow Rd, Rockport $389,000

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727 W. Washington St., Pittsfield $92,500

604 N. Illinois St. Pittsfield $84,000

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326 E. Fayette St. / 129 S. Illinois St, Pittsfield

130 W. Fayette St., Pittsfield $19,500

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135 E. Clare St., Pittsfield $185,000

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22243 28th Ave., Kinderhook $169,900

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902 W. Perry St., Pittsfield $155,000

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734 W. Jefferson St., Pittsfield $76,900

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230 South Illinois St., Pittsfield $65,900

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23969 287th Ave., Barry $55,000

4 Orchard Dr., Barry $149,900

SOLD 14314 265th St., Rockport $46,900

If you are considering selling your home, please give us a call. We have many buyers looking in this area!

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810 Bridge St., Nebo $19,000

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204 S. Federal St. Griggsville $10,000

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110 E. Prairie St., Camp Point 6 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,200 sq. ft.

Newer home in great location!

22797 U.S. Hwy 54, Pittsfield 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,950 sq. ft.

Country home on 2.9 acres!

19671 U.S. Hwy 54, Rockport 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 4,400 sq. ft.

Stunning Queen Anne home on 4.5 acres.

303 N. Jackson St., Pittsfield Large home in a great location with income potential.

524 N. Orchard St. Pittsfield 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,415 sq. ft.

Well maintained home in a great location.

114 E. Franklin St., Griggsville 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,645 sq. ft.

Immaculate home in a desirable location.

610 Field St., Nebo Nice home including large metal building located on 6 city lots!

711 Mortimer St., Barry Former “Sass Brewing Co” Great commercial building priced right!

18084 Hwy. 96, Rockport 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,523 sq. ft. located on over 5 acres!

504 N. Dutton St., Pittsfield 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,523 sq. ft..

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110 W. Quincy St., Kinderhook Formerly “Fat Boys” restaurant. Turnkey commercial business priced well!

635 W. Grant St., Pittsfield 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,284 sq. ft. Well maintained home in a great neighborhood!

36236 Co. Hwy. 2, Baylis 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,942 sq. ft. Country home located close to Pittsfield!

610 Field St. Nebo (Building Only) 4,400 sq. ft. metal building on 3 city lots.

610 Field St. Nebo (House Only) 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,120 sq. ft. on 3 city lots.

321 N. Franklin St., Pittsfield 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,321 sq. ft.

Affordable handicap accessible home.!

804 N. Dutton St., Pittsfield 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 600 sq. ft. Incredibly well priced updated home!

Building Lots For Sale 243 S. Memorial St. & 240 S. Illinois St., Great building lots priced well!

310 N. State St., Griggsville 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,400 sq. ft.

Beautifully remodeled ranch home on the edge of town!

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