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Federal bill could help secure disaster funding

By ROBERT LYONS Pike Press Spring flooding is a common occurrence in the area, but it rarely constitutes a disaster declaration, at least not according to the federal government.

Two U.S. “[The formula] Representatives Illinois are penalizes states from trying to change that, and usher like Illinois in a new method Borrowman that are mostly for federal disas~ James rural, except for ter determination. In order for engagement having one major Illinois to have See page B2 a federal disasmetropolitan ter declaration, area.” which is required to receive public assistance Adam Nielsen from the Federal Illinois Farm Bureau Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), more than $18 million in FRIDAY, APRIL 14 damage must occur. Rep. Rodney Davis, R-13th District, and Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-17th District, 80 62 have proposed legislation that would require High Low FEMA to give greater consideration to the local SATURDAY, APRIL 15 impact of a disaster.

Blake Roderick, Pike and Scott Farm Bureau 80 62 president, said disasters in downstate Illinois are High Low almost never eligible for federal assistance.

“It’s difficult for us to meet that threshSUNDAY, APRIL 16 old,” Roderick said. “It’s like everything else in Illinois, so much is dictated by Chicago.”

72 53 The formula for determining eligibility for High Low FEMA assistance takes a state’s population (See, FUNDING, A2)

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Jessica Guthrie, left, and her son, Will, use teamwork to fill the back of their van with flowers Saturday morning at Bloomers/Eastside Gardens in Pittsfield. Nancy Cassell was also helping the Guthries.

Saturday was open house at Eastside and other plant outlets also received their stock for spring that day.

Inclusiveness brings mutual benefit to Mann, County Market

By JUSTIN A. COBB Pike Press Efforts in the county to make the community more inclusive of adults with developmental disabilities and other special needs have proven mutually beneficial between one young woman and her employer.

“She’s been with us about a month now. She’s doing a great job,” Jim Brown, store manager of County Market in Pittsfield, said by phone March 30.

Gena Mann, a 2016 graduate of Pittsfield High School, recently began working as a dishwasher in

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“She loves not just making a little bit of pocket money but also feeling important and that she has a job that has to be done.”

Becky Mann Gena Mann’s mother the deli at County Market.

County Market previously had not had a position devoted to washing dishes, but Brown created the position for Mann after she visited the store through a program by

Expect ExtraOrdinary, Brown said.

Founded and run by Michele Westmaas, Expect ExtraOrdinary seeks to empower individuals with special needs in order to help them (See, MANN, A2)

Municipal elections in the books

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By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The 2017 municipal elections are in the books.

The election in Pike County, where there were few contested races, attracted only a little over 26 percent of the voters.

The question for Griggsville voters to double their fire protection tax passed overwhelmingly, 108-45.

“I was tickled,” Larry Bradshaw, fire chief of the Griggsville Fire Protection District, said. “When 70 percent of the voters vote to raise their taxes, you realize the support you have.”

Voters were told if the resolution was passed, property insurance rates would go down.

Bradshaw said one of the department’s pieces of equipment needs an expensive overhaul and there is a need for a new engine truck.

“But even if I were to start the process today, it would be year before it got here. It takes a year to have one built,” Bradshaw said. “And I can’t start it today because we won’t get any money from the tax until next fall.”

Bradshaw said the department should have asked for an increase 15 years ago, but at that time both federal

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and state grants were plentiful and local tax dollars weren’t necessary.

“But those grants have all but dried up,” he said.

In Barry, Samantha Puterbaugh pulled off a victory as a write in candidate. Puterbaugh collected 214 votes to Lillian Bowen’s 197.

“There were some votes that weren’t counted,” Donnie Apps, county clerk, said. “Either the box wasn’t checked or it had the wrong name on the write-in.”

“I’m excited,” Puterbaugh said.

“Someone approached me and asked me to run. I wasn’t sure so I did a lot of research and thought maybe I would like to do it.”

With Puterbaugh making her decision late in the petition process and a snafu with the paperwork, she missed the deadline to become an actual candidate, so decided to be a write-in.

“I had a lot of people help me,” Puterbaugh said. ”We went door-todoor and explained the write-in procedure. I tried my best to educate people.

I had an older gentlemen tell me he had never seen a successful write-in campaign before.”

A tie in votes for Village of Nebo trustee occurred when both Wayne Shaw and Justin Grammar received (See, ELECTIONS, D3)

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Dave Crim, second from left, operations manager and facility supervisor of JBS United in Griggsville, leads one of three groups on a tour of the facilities Thursday evening as part of the Pike County Economic Development Corporation annual dinner meeting hosted by JBS at the facility.

PCEDC looks to future at annual meeting

By JUSTIN A. COBB Pike Press Pike County Economic Development Corporation conducted its annual dinner meeting with an eye to the county’s economic future Thursday evening at JBS United in Griggsville.

Representatives from several of the nonprofit economic development orga-

nization’s member companies toured the JBS facility and then dined on smoked brisket and pork as they received key updates from the group’s marketing consultant and John Wood Community College.

Gary Camarano, PCEDC’s external marketing consultant, described his recommended approach to “lead recommendation,” through which he (See, PCEDC, A2)

Holly Spangler, editor of Prairie Farmer magazine, will be the guest speaker at the 34th annual Pike Press All-County Scholars’ Banquet to be held Thursday, April 20 at Crossroads Center in Pittsfield.

Spangler has covered agriculture for the past 19 years, beginning her career with Prairie Farmer before graduating from the University of Illinois in agricultural communications.

As editor of Prairie Farmer magazine, she brings meaningful production agriculture experience to the topics she covers and also offers up her generation’s take on the issues of the day through her monthly column, “My Generation,” and her blog at www. farmprogress.com/MyGeneration. She also serves as Senior Content Director for Penton Agriculture, managing editorial content throughout the eastern Corn Belt.

An award-winning writer and photographer, Spangler is past president of the American Agricultural Editors Association. She was named Master Writer in 2005 and in 2015 she became only the 10th U.S. agricultural journal-

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ist to earn the Writer of Merit designation.

She served as chairman of the 2015 (See, SPANGLER, A2)

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(Continued from A1) and multiplies it by $1.43.

With the third largest city in the nation located in the state, Illinois’ threshold is twice as much as any neighboring state. Indiana’s threshold, for example, is just more than $9 million, while Missouri’s is approximately $8.5 million.

“Eighteen million dollars is the magic number Illinois has to reach to receive any federal public assistance when a disaster occurs,” Davis said in a March 29 press release. “That amount is nearly double that of any of our neighboring states.

Time and time again our rural communities have been denied and unfairly punished by this formula.”

The bipartisan legislation, House Resolution 1665, has cleared the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and will be considered by the full U.S. House of Representatives. It is already receiving significant support around Illinois.

The impetus for the resolution stems from a denial of FEMA assistance last year.

At the time, FEMA’s threshold for Illinois was based on the state’s population, 12.8

million multiplied by $1.41.

In April 2016, Gov. Bruce Rauner requested FEMA assistance to recover from flooding, which had occurred in December 2015 and January 2016. The request outlined $16.8 million in damage in 17 counties, including Pike, Calhoun and Jersey.

FEMA denied the initial request for federal assistance, and a subsequent appeal of the decision, because it did not reach the then $18.1 million threshold.

That threshold has now risen to $18.3 million, as the statewide indicator rose by two cents in 2017.

When a state cannot meet the threshold for FEMA assistance, local entities must essentially fend for themselves. State and local government resources are the primary source for recovery efforts.

Flooding, according to Roderick, is the most common source of weather induced devastation.

“The state is mobilizing people, the locals - the municipalities and the drainage districts are mobilizing resources and people, and they’re spending a lot of

money on the flood fight to keep the waters off of the farm land, off of the highways and out of the water systems,” Roderick said.

In Pike, Scott and surrounding counties, it is largely farmers who feel the brunt of flooding. Adam Nielsen, Illinois Farm Bureau’s director of national legislation and policy development, said the current formula is not fair to the state as a whole. “[The formula] penalizes states like Illinois that are mostly rural, except for having one major metropolitan area,” Nielsen said. “It’s always going to be difficult for a rural county to meet that threshold.”

Like Roderick, Nielsen said the legislation put forth

by Bustos and Davis could go a long way to fixing a recurring problem.

“We’re pleased that [Davis] sees this as a problem and recognizes that Illinois is disadvantaged,” Nielsen said. “The Farm Bureau supports it. This is a bill that would really help rural Illinois.”

There is no date scheduled for the House to vote on H.R. 1665.

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Jim Brown, right, store manager of County Market in Pittsfield, accepts a plaque of appreciation from Brenda Middendorf, left, interim executive director of the Pike County Economic Development Corporation, at the organization’s annual dinner meeting Thursday evening at JBS United in Griggsville. Brown had just finished serving as chair of the PCEDC board of directors, with his term on the board expiring this year.

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(Continued from A1) live engaged, fulfilling lives, including by finding skill-appropriate employment opportunities.

“A group of the clients came through the store, and the whole initiative was for them to see what type of work they did and then see if there was a way they would be interested in either applying or see if there’s something they could help and do,” Brown said.

During the group’s visit, Gena expressed interest in working in the deli and mentioned she had done dishes at home for her mother, according to Brown.

“There was a pile of dishes, and I said, half-jokingly, ‘I might just have you start right now. We needed a dishwasher. It would help us and help you. It would be good for everybody,’” Brown said. “I just thought a little outside the box and found her something to do.”

Gena now works parttime, approximately 15 to 20 hours per week, four to five days a week at three to four hours per day in the afternoons, according to Brown, who said it has been a mutually beneficial arrangement.

“She gets along really well with the other employees, and they kind of watch out for her,” Brown said.

“She’s always willing to help, whether it’s washing dishes or taking out the trash.”

“She loves it!” Becky Mann, Gena’s mother, said by phone April 4. “Gena turned in an application at Jim’s request, and a little bit later, after the holidays, she was hired. She was thrilled!”

Becky and Gena had been looking for opportunities for Gena to work or volunteer since graduating but have had little success until now, according to Becky.

“There’s not a lot of opportunity in the community for people with special needs so she’s excited and happy to be a contributing member of the community,” Becky said. “She loves not just making a little bit of pocket money but also feeling important and that she has a job that has to be done. I can’t thank Jim and Michele enough for making this opportunity for her.”

Gena is diagnosed with a combination of myotonic muscular dystrophy and mild cerebral palsy, both of which affect motor function, the latter causing some

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Gena Mann, left, was hired about a month-and-a-half ago

by Jim Brown, right, store manager of County Market in Pittsfield, as a dishwasher, a position created for Gena to fulfill a need at the store while providing her the opportunity to work and be a contributing, participating member of the community.

intellectual disability, as well, Becky said.

Asked how well she gets along with coworkers, Becky said Gena tells her they treat her very well.

“Her coworkers are awesome. She tells me how nice they are to her,” Becky said.

“I think for her job she is able to do most of what she does, but people help her if she needs it. It sounds like a good group out there.”

Gena’s employment at County Market is just one example of the work Expect ExtraOrdinary does to help individuals with special needs to become full participants in their communities.

Expect ExtraOrdinary was able to find opportunities for Gena and other adults with special needs by applying training obtained over the winter in “Customized Employment,” Westmaas said via email March 31.

According to the Office of Disability Employment Policy at the U.S. Department of Labor, Customized Employment is a process by which the individuals’ strengths and interests of a job candidate are matched to the unique needs of an employer.

“By simply thinking differently about the job search and utilizing the rich network of connections in Pike County, opportunities can be found for people with developmental disabilities

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to make real and significant contributions in the community,” Westmaas wrote.

“There are obvious benefits to our friends and neighbors with disabilities. But there is limitless benefit to the community, as well, when we experience the value of their gifts, talents, and friendships.”

Expect ExtraOrdinary recently applied for a grant to help develop communitybased personal networks to assist students with special needs in all four of the county’s high schools make the transition to adulthood as participating, contributing members of their communities but was ultimately not selected to receive the grant, according to Westmaas.

Westmaas hopes the organization will eventually receive the needed funding in order to continue offering specialized assistance to further help those with disabilities become full participants in society.

“Nonetheless, it doesn’t take specialized services to improve the lives of our friends and neighbors with disabilities. All it takes is for all of us to BE friends and neighbors, extending ourselves to share life’s journey with them,” Westmaas wrote. “Invite them, include them, offer our support and kindness, look for their gifts, plug them into the places in our community where their gifts are appreciated.”

(Continued from A1) and members attending trade shows will identify possible business opportunities whose needs and wants are well matched for what Pike County has to offer.

One strategy Camarano recommended is to seek mid-size businesses in China, many of which he said are looking to trade with similar-sized businesses in the Midwest.

“China invested $45 billion in the U.S. last year and is now probably the number one investor in our country,” Camarano said, noting last year was the first year Chinese investment in the U.S. exceeded that of American investment in China.

Camarano also recommended members and their communities in the county highlight the unique sites the county has to offer the film industry, such as the courthouse, the lodges, and the landscape.

To lure manufacturing and distributing, members could highlight the county’s immediate access to the Illinois and Mississippi rivers and Interstate highway system, as well as railways crisscrossing the landscape, according to Camarano.

Bill LaTour, JWCC dean of operations, gave members a hint of what to expect with the Southeast Education Center currently be prepared and slated to open for classes in the fall.

JWCC has a 10-year lease on the JDL

building located along U.S. Highway 54 just north of Pittsfield and is close to finishing interior renovations, according to LaTour, who said the facility will include classrooms, offices, laboratory facilities, a community cybercafe, and an 1,800 square-foot “community activity center,” where community events could be hosted.

With the new laboratory facilities, JWCC will be able to expand its health science offerings, as well as offer all science laboratory courses in-house, rather than borrowing facilities at the high school, according to LaTour.

Construction of a new parking lot to replace the existing gravel lot is expected to commence once weather permits, according to LaTour.

Once all of the work is complete, JWCC will welcome the public with an open house of the facility, which LaTour said represents the college’s dedication to this part of its district.

“We’ve been in Pittsfield since 1979,” LaTour said. “That’s almost 38 years, and I hope to see us here for another 38 years.”

The evening concluded with the presentation of a plaque of appreciation to Jim Brown, store manager of County Market in Pittsfield,

by PCEDC interim executive director Brenda Middendorf for his service to the organization, Thursday’s annual meeting concluding his term as chair of the organization’s board of directors.

Spangler

(Continued from A1) Ag Media Summit, and was one of 10 recipients worldwide to receive the 2011 IFAJ-Alltech Young Leaders in Ag Journalism award.

She currently serves on the College of ACES Alumni Board, and is an advisory board member for the U of I College of ACES Research Station at Monmouth. Her work in agricultural media has been recognized by the Illinois Soybean Association, Illinois Corn Growers Association, Illinois Council on Agricultural Education and MidAmerica Croplife Association.

Spangler graduated in 1998 from the University of Illinois in agricultural communications, and received the Warren K. Wessels Award for outstanding senior in the College of ACES. Immediately following graduation, she became a founding member of the U of I Ag Communications Alumni Leadership Council, and in 2011, the College of ACES named her an Outstanding Young Alumni.

Spangler and her husband, John, farm in western Illinois where they raise corn, soybeans and beef cattle on 2,300 acres. Their operation includes 100 head of commercial cows in a cow/calf operation. The family farm includes John’s parents, and their three children, Jenna, Nathan and Caroline.

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Spangler frequently shares the story of food, farming and communications with a variety of groups and organizations, both within and outside of agriculture. She and her husband are active in state and local farm organizations, receiving the Illinois Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer Achievement Award in 2007.

Locally, Spangler and her husband serve with their county’s 4-H program, their school district and are active in their church’s youth and music ministries.

Twenty students represent-

ing all four Pike County high schools are invited as guests of Pike Press to this year’s event. The students have been asked to bring with them their parents/guardians and a teacher of administrator who has been helpful to them in their academic development. Students are selected for the honor of Pike Press Scholar by the administrators of their respective high schools.

One student in attendance will be given a $500 scholarship and one teacher will receive the honor as Pike Press “Teacher of the Year.”

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A piece of Pike County soars among the stars

By JUSTIN A. COBB Pike Press An ancient artifact from Pike County was brought aboard the International Space Station amongst an astronaut’s personal effects after the astronaut approached staff at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. “It’s a Clovis point so it would have been a spear tip,� Dr. Stephen Nash, the museum’s director of anthropology and senior curator of archeology, said by phone April 4. “It’s a common artifact found all across North America, usually taken as an indication of the first people in North America, the first Native Americans in North America.�

The artifact, estimated to be at least 12,000 years old, is named after the Clovis people, a prehistoric PaleoIndian culture believed to be among the first in North America, according to Nash.

Museum staff selected the Clovis point to be sent on the 141-day ISS mission in 2015 for both pragmatic and symbolic reasons,

according to Nash, who prior to this phone interview, in February, had written about the event on sapiens.org, an anthropology blog. “The main thing was,�

the very limited personal effects the astronaut, Kjell Lindgren, who approached museum staff in 2014, can bring aboard a mission, and it represents a coming full

“At the end of the day, yes, that artifact is unique, but we’ve got a chance to send an artifact to the International Space Station.

No other museum has had this chance.�

Stephen Nash, Ph.D. Denver Museum of Nature and Science Nash said, “we cannot send something truly irreplaceable. There are many other Clovis points from across the country. This one had only county-level provenance, which is good but not great. Ideally, you’d want to know what site it came from and what deposit in that site so it’s not perfect from a research perspective.�

It is also small and resilient, two criteria necessary for anything sent among

circle of humanity and its advancements in technology according to Nash. “At the end of the day, yes, that artifact is unique, but we’ve got a chance to send an artifact to the International Space Station.

No other museum has had this chance,� Nash said. “We didn’t want to be reckless, but we wanted to send something from the history of the first Americans to the technological marvel of the

space station.�

Originally the museum came to possess the Clovis point after one of its former curators, Bob Pickering, now an anthropology professor at the University of Tulsa, donated it to the museum in 1991, according to Nash.

While the Clovis point is known for certain to have been found somewhere in Pike County, it is not known to museum staff where specifically in the county it might have been found, according to Nash. “There are a lot of arrowheads found all across the Midwest,� Nash said. “Oftentimes they’re found on farms and they make their way to a historical society or private collection so we don’t know anything beyond the fact it’s from Pike County.�

Archeologists gain a lot of information from artifacts found by farmers and private collectors, and Nash said he and his colleagues would be interested to speak with anyone who might have an interesting discovery amongst their col-

Photo source: sapiens.org

This spear tip, dating back to the Paleo-Indian Period approximately 12,000 years ago, was found in Pike County and in 1991 was donated to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. The museum selected the prehistoric artifact to be sent to the International Space Station in 2015 after a member of the staff was approached by an astronaut headed to the ISS.

lections.

Dr. Stephen Nash can be

reached at stephen.nash@ dmns.org.

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Some’bunny’

loves their employees

Save-A-Lot in Pittsfield is celebrating Customer Employee Appreciation in April.

The Easter Bunny invites everyone to stop and vote for their favorite employee with loose change. The most money earned will be donated to Pikeland Athletics.

Reminder of leash law in Pittsfield

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The city of Pittsfield is issuing a reminder that the city has a leash law and it will be enforced either by the animal warden or the city police. The reminder was issued at the April 4 meeting of the council. “People let their dog out in their yard, on their property and that’s OK,� John Hayden, mayor said. “But then someone walks by on the street or sidewalk and the dog goes out there. That is violation. If the dog is not on your property, it has to be on a leash.�

Kenny Yelliott, Pittsfield City Police Chief, said the state has recently passed a statute for pets who are tethered. “The rope or chain has to be at least 10-feet long, cannot allow the dog to leave the property, have no obstacles the animal can get tangled,� Yelliott said.

The city will also enforce statutes that say animal waste must be picked up if the waste is on public property or property owned by someone other than the owner.

Glenna Pruitt is the new park ranger and is already on the job, according to Hayden, who announced his appointment at the meeting Subject to a demonstration, the city of Pittsfield will purchase a 2007 jetter for use by both the gas and water department and the street and alley department. A jetter is used to clean out lines that have blockages,such as water and sewer lines. “How often will this be used?� Paul Lennon, an alderman with the city of Pittsfield asked of Bruce McKee, Jeff Griggs

and Josh Klatt, all three city employees, “We use the one we have pretty regularly,� Griggs said. “And Bruce used it quite a bit, also.�

The city’s current jetter is 22 years old and is well past its expected service life, according to Klatt, the city’s mechanic.

A brand new jetter was estimated to cost $400,000 but city crews have found a 2007 model for $135,000 that they say will fit their needs. The unit has a vacuum. “We can actually vacuum up what we pull out,� Griggs said. “We won’t always use the vacuum but it will be good when we do.�

The new jetter will allow city crews to bore through blocked lines with the new remote controlled system that will work at a 90Ëš angle instead of the current 60Ëš angle.

The council agreed to purchase the unit subject to a demonstration by the seller.

The council also noted the work on the sewer line between Madison and Monroe is underway and, weather cooperating, should be done in two weeks. “They should be able to get it fixed and get it done with minimal inconvenience to the businesses in that area,� Hayden said, said. “There may be a 30 minute period where the customer will be asked not to use the sewer.�

The council also learned the city will save $72,000 on electric costs over the next three years after Hayden signed a contract with Direct Energy. The city has numerous accounts, including all city owned buildings. The saving represents a 24 percent savings.

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Sexual Assault Awareness Month

With April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Quanada in Pike County held an appreciation luncheon April 3 to recognize those in the community who help provide services to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. It truly does take a “community� to help guide survivors to the services they need. From law enforcement, to ER personnel, and courthouse staff, each one makes an impact on survivors. At the luncheon, Judge J. Frank McCartney, left, was awarded the Hope and Dignity Award, an award that is given to recognize an individual who has supported survivors in a commendable manner. Judge McCartney was awarded the plaque by Alisha Ballinger, Pike County advocate.

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Our View COMMUNITY PROGRESS

How one new employee affects us all In a world filled with troubling news, an inspiring “feel good” story may be just what is needed.

In Pike County this spring, we can celebrate the hiring of one new employee at one local business. No, it’s not an economic boom that will turn the tide of unemployment. Yet it’s a “win” on several levels.

County Market in Pittsfield has made the decision to hire an individual with disabilities to assist in its deli department.

The new employee is very happy to be contributing in a meaningful way to the services offered by her department. Other employees are glad to have an extra pair of helping hands when dishes need to be done and trash needs to be carried out.

A local group, Expect ExtraOrdinary, feels their message is getting through.

This group started the conversation with County Market and points out the advantages to all when special needs individuals are able to engage in the community and find skill-appropriate work they can do.

One new employee at one local business does not mean that the goal has been attained.

But it’s a start. And for that, we applaud all those involved in taking steps toward a stronger, kinder and more interconnected community.

Well done.

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Poll Question Week of April 12, 2017

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response to a brutal and deadly nerve gas attack against Syrian citizens.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Opposes changing law on teenage alcohol consumption

Illinois House of Representatives will be voting on a bill (HB 494) which would allow 18-20 year-olds to consume beer and wine in a restaurant with the stipulation that they are to be with parents, grandparents, step parents or legal guardians. This sends a false message that drinking wine and beer is of no consequence to young adults. Research shows that the brain is developing and growing even into mid-twenties in age. Subtle learning impairments and further escalation of drinking is the result of exposing the brain to alcohol during this time.

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B. I think the rain will shut off like a faucet and it will be a dry year.

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don’t think there is much my father looked forward to more than morel mushroom season. I imagine since he ate a lot of nature’s bounty growing up that morel mushrooms were a treat for him.

I like morel mushrooms but my wife isn’t that fond of them. I guess it can be an acquired taste. Morels are kind of “earthy tasting.”

I think the thrill of finding them is as much fun as eating them. It’s treasure

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Neighbors and fellow patriots, your All Wars Museum has a problem that needs your help.

The people that worked so hard to produce the museum have an average age of above 70 years. In a few years, we will be hard pressed to keep the museum functioning.

There are literally thousands of veterans, brothers or sisters and children of veterans and those that wish to step forward to help. It will take only an hour or two per month to help. We welcome all ages of men, women, boys and girls.

Thomas Paine once wrote about “Summer Soldiers and Sunshine Patriots.” Please don’t be one of these people.

If interested, please call Lloyd Lawber at 217-285-4253, or visit us on the weekend at the All Wars Museum, 320 N. Illinois Street in Pittsfield, IL. We are also on Facebook.

PAT BROWN New Salem, Ill.

hunting and you get to eat your treasure in the end.

I was in Roanoke, Virginia several years ago and ate one of the best morel dishes that I’ve ever eaten. It was a burgundy morel gravy over a steak. The gravy was so good I could have just eaten a loaf of bread with the gravy. I had never had a morel cooked like that and it was so good that ten years later I still talk about it.

So as the sun pops out today I’m wondering if a few mushrooms are “popping.” I hope if you like them you get to find some. Maybe ten years from now you’ll be talking about a mushroom gravy like I do. n John Ottwell graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1984 and lives in Shrewsbury, Mo. His website is www.

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Illinois even fails at license plates N

ot only does the Land of Lincoln have the biggest deficit, the greatest debt, the worst credit rating – we now have the ugliest license plates.

In recent weeks, the new plates have begun appearing on streets throughout the Land of Lincoln. In fact, a few weeks ago, I pulled up to a stoplight in Springfield and pointed out to my wife a new tag on the car in front of us.

Her reaction: “Yuck! We aren’t going to have to put that on our car, are we?”

Her sentiments were the same as mine.

And we aren’t alone. Chicago Tribune critic Blair Kamin has devoted two columns to how much he despises the new plates. But Illinois Secretary of State spokesman Dave Drucker is quick to point out that while the plates have received some criticism a majority of those responding to a Chicago Sun-Times poll said they liked the new design.

“I guess it comes down to the eye of the beholder,” he said.

Well, I don’t like what I behold.

First of all, Abraham Lincoln has lost his central spot on the plate. He’s been relegated to the edge with only half his face showing. It is as if he is trying to stay as far away as possible from the Illinois Capitol, which has its dome depicted on the other side.

I can’t blame Honest Abe. Those rascals under the dome haven’t managed to pass a budget for more than two years. Who would want to be anywhere near them?

The most prominent depiction on the new plates is another emblem of Illinois’ dysfunction: Chicago. The Windy City’s skyline is right behind Abe’s ear.

Not to sound too provincial but that isn’t my Illinois. Never has been, never will be. I grew up on a hog farm south of Galesburg and now reside in a village of 600 near Springfield.

Leave it to Secretary of State Jesse White, a product of the Chicago political machine, to impose “his Illinois” on the rest of us.

I don’t want to be driving my Chevy pickup around my community with Chicago emblazoned on its front and back

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2. I oppose the attack.

4. I fear the attack will lead to greater U.S. military involvement on foreign soil.

sponsibly opened his door one evening to a policeman who gave him the news no parents wants to receive: his daughter and some of her friends were killed in a tragic accident.

Sadly, alcohol was a factor.

The next morning the father opened the cabinet to get the coffee out and noticed his wine bottle missing on the shelf above the coffee. A note had been left from his daughter to the effect that she knew her father wouldn’t mind her borrowing his wine bottle; she and some of her friends wanted to celebrate something special this evening. The “laidback” approach of her parents resulted in no hesitation to the casual use of alcoholic beverages by their daughter. Alcohol Awareness Month in April is a good time to address the issue of underage drinking.

Please call your state legislator and ask him to vote “NO” on HB 494. (217-7822000.)

SUSANNE CURRY Pike WCTU Griggsville, Ill.

Finish Your Story: By John Ottwell

1. I support the attack.

3. I think the attack sends a message to China, North Korea and Iran.

positive effects in decreasing traffic crashes and fatalities, suicide and decreased consumption of alcohol by those under the age of 21. (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.) Thus the establishment of the minimum drinking age of 21 was done to protect the health and safety of young people and to safeguard the public.

According to NEAAA, approximately 5,000 young people under the age of 21 die as a result of underage drinking. Not only does underage drinking pose a danger for the drinker, but society, as well.

I am reminded of a true story from my trip to Ottawa, Canada to a temperance convention last year. It seems it is becoming popular for parents in some areas to try to help their teenage children learn to drink responsibly by being present with them in social drinking situations, and allow both generations to drink alcoholic beverages. A father who had been “coaching” his daughter on how to drink re-

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any more than most Chicagoans would want Collinsville’s Catsup Bottle Water Tower on their Priuses and Audis.

It’s Chicago’s corrupt political culture that has driven the Land of Lincoln to the brink of bankruptcy. I don’t need to be reminded every time I climb in my truck.

Other states know how to do a plate right.

Nevada and Colorado have plates showing majestic mountain ranges. Hawaii shows the splendor of a rainbow. Kansas has the beauty of a sunset.

Illinois, on the other hand, has thrown in everything but last week’s leftover lasagna.

In a nod to the rural portions of the state, they even have put in an old-fashioned windmill – the kind most farmers haven’t used for more than 50 years.

One of the first things we did back in 1973, when my parents moved to the farm, was tear down that useless windmill. It was an eyesore. Now we have them stuck on every new license plate.

At a cost of $5 million a year, the new tags will be phased in

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over the next decade for most vehicles. Pickup trucks, like mine, will have a longer wait. Drucker said a schedule has not been set up for re-plating them.

In order to save money, Drucker said the plates were designed in-house rather than by hiring a graphic design firm.

Talk about penny wise and pound foolish.

What should be a poster for Illinois’ greatness has become an advertisement for its government’s banality. Instead of the simple elegance of a prairie scene, we end up with a bland smorgasbord of imagery that divides rather than unites and bores rather than inspires.

Should we be surprised by this latest product of state government? No. It’s Illinois. Even our license plates are disappointing. n Scott Reeder is a veteran statehouse journalist. He works as a freelance reporter in the Springfield area and produces the podcast Suspect Convictions.

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The Coonridge Digest: Freida Marie Crump

Alas, we now have batteries Greetings from the Ridge I love my neighbors. I really do. They’re a youngish family with teenage kids and just looking across the yard and watching them grow has been a thrill for Herb and I. In fact, Herb would never admit it, but he has emotionally adopted their oldest girl, Mindy. The man can fall asleep at the drop of a hat, but when his young friend is out late at night he can’t fall asleep until he sees the lights of her headlights pull into the drive.

So far be it from me to criticize such wonderful neighbors, but every time I go next door to visit I get a creepy feeling that something strange is happening. I was having coffee yesterday with Mrs. Parsons after the kids had taken off for school and just as I was about to take a sip I heard a Ding! from inside her purse, then a voice saying, “Don’t forget. You need milk.” Thinking she was talking to me I stopped mid-gulp and said, “No, I take mine black.”

Mrs. P. smiled at me and said, “No Freida, that was my phone.” Her phone needed milk? “It keeps track of when I buy things and reminds me when I’m running low.” This was a bit unnerving, but I sipped on, then another Ding!

“Reminder . . . hair appointment, two o’clock p.m.” Her phone could see her hair? “It’s my digital butler.” Being a gal who still writes things in the calendar squares on my kitchen

wall I was flummoxed. I hurriedly downed the rest of my coffee and hustled my buns back across the yard before my coffee cup started talking to me.

It so happened that this was pre-prom season and the Parson ladies had been dress shopping so they invited me over that evening to sit for a mini fashion show. As I walked in the front door I saw their son Ricky on his cell phone, and yes, I am a nosey neighbor so I listened in.

He was sending a text to a friend, but instead of typing he was talking into his phone. No doubt his friend was talk-texting back at him. So why didn’t the two kids just call each other? I still hang my sheets on a clothesline so how I should I know? Papa Bill was at his laptop, headphones straddling his neck, reviewing sales reports while dictating into his screen.

Since no one in the living room seemed much into human conversation I steered myself toward the back bedroom where I could hear the ladies of the house giggling. Mindy and Mom were sitting on the bed peering happily into Mindy’s iPhone. “Freida! Take a look!

Which dress should I get?” They turned the little screen toward me and there was my little neighbor girl, decked out in a gorgeous blue dress, all smiles and overflowing with teenage excitement. “We haven’t picked one out yet,” said Mrs. P. “We wanted to know what you thought first.” I was honored since it had been a long time since I’d shopped for prom dresses.

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e was sending a text to a friend, but instead of typing he was talking into his phone. No doubt his friend was talk-texting back at him. So why didn’t the two kids just call each other? I still hang my sheets on a clothesline so how I should I know?

Then Mindy pushed a button on her phone and the picture switched to another dress. “You tried on several?” I asked. “Oh, no. I didn’t actually try any of them on yet. You send them your picture and the website puts you in each dress.”

I was dumbstruck. You can now try on dresses without even getting out of your chair?

So we girls spent the next hour whisking our way through dress after dress with Mindy’s face appearing magically with each flick of her thumb. It was a lot faster than spending the morning in a dress shop but . . . well, I don’t know. I missed the magic and beauty of a real girl in a real dress. We finally decided upon a sweet little burgundy number that was short enough to please Mindy but just long enough to appease her mother then I excused myself and headed out the door, giving a silent nod of goodbye to Ricky on his phone and Bill talking to his laptop computer. It was a nice evening so I stopped mid-yard and looked back at the Parsons’ home, windows aglow with

digital screens. Far be it from me to judge, but it seemed as if my neighbors were spending their evening talking to machines but seldom to each other.

I remember an evening some 20 years ago when our little burg suffered a power outage in the early evening and folks stared at the blank screens on their TV sets and walked out into their yards. It was a beautiful evening and before we knew what was happening someone had retrieved an old croquet set from the garage, lawn darts appeared out of nowhere along with a crock of iced tea and a tray of chocolate chip cookies. For two hours our neighborhood laughed and loved and . . .talked. Alas, those days are gone. We now have batteries.

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

100 YEARS AGO: EARTHQUAKE SHAKES PIKE COUNTY 150 Years Ago April 11, 1867 No spring weather has yet appeared to gladden the human family in this region. The mud has dried up, and the roads are at last passable, but the weather is cold and spring flowers yet too much afraid of old Jack Frost to make their appearance. No plowing of any amount has yet been done.

The Oregon House, one of the leading institutions of Pittsfield, now has a new bell.

125 Years Ago The Illinois River, while not flooding, still remains above the low water mark.

Farmers are getting ready to plow for corn.

The peach crop is unhurt, and the wheat crop all over the county gives promise of bounteous yield.

A gang of gypsies passed through Detroit Friday with five bears and two monkeys, and gave a performance on our streets. About 200 people witnessed it.

Mr. Thompson will close his school at Newburg Corners Thursday, and a grand dinner will be given by his scholars.

The Busy Bees plan to have an Easter supper in the Congregational church parlors April 15. Tickets 15 cents.

Pearl now has a village band that will soon beat the famous Gilmore’s.

The construction train has ceased work for the present.

A rumor is afloat that the rock crusher in Pearl will soon open in full blast.

Dr. Crane, a late graduate of the Rush Medical College of Chicago, is now a full-fledged M.D. of Pleasant Hill and ready to attend

the wants of the suffering. His office is with Dr. Thomas.

There will be a meeting at the court-house Thursday of the citizens of Pittsfield for the purpose of discussion of the question of its organization as a city. Judge Jeff Orr will be present to answer legal questions involved.

100 Years Ago April 11, 1917 We are at war. A state of war was declared between the United States and the imperial government of Germany on the afternoon of Good Friday. President Wilson signed the measure that had been passed by the House of Representatives at 1:45 a.m.

Pittsfield residents got their share of thrills April 9 when the old earth began to rock and reel. Dishes rattled and doors and windows banged. Around the square people rushed out in front to see if anyone else felt it, and great big question marks were written on every face. Had a German submarine blown up in the Mississippi?

The shock was felt for about two minutes, and was the severest ever experienced in this part of the United States.

April 7, the day before Easter, Pike experienced a snowstorm in which many parts of the county recorded six inches of wet snow.

Roads were blocked and autos stuck. However, the sun was bright Easter morning, and by night the snow was melted.

The spacious auditorium of the Congregational church was filled to overflowing, many having to stand. The occasion was the rendition of the annual

Easter cantata.

Edward Shriver was the director and Mrs. Earl Grigsby the organist. Soloists were Merle Barber, Earl Grigsby, Edward Shriver, Mrs. B. H. Matthews, Mrs. I. W. Wheeler, Mrs. Edward Shriver, Miss Marian Hirsheimer and Mrs. Virgil Farrington. Miss Elizabeth Hull and Miss Griggs had a charming duet. The silver offering amounted to $33, which was to be applied on an electric motor for the organ.

Miss Ellen Cromwell, age 60, for many years a school teacher, was struck and killed instantly by a Burlington Passenger train at the Lindell street crossing in Hannibal last Friday afternoon. C. E. Shriver, formerly of Pittsfield, was fireman on the locomotive that struck Miss Cromwell.

He said she seemed to step directly in front of the engine. She had taught school in Time, Nebo, Barry and Pittsfield.

Old papers for sale, 5 cents per bundle, at the Pike County Republican office.

75 Years Ago April 15, 1942 A total of 42 men, Pike county’s largest wartime contingent of men for military service, left Pittsfield for Peoria Monday morning.

The Pike county board of supervisors heard a report that one out of every 100 young men who are up on the military draft call is being disqualified because of tuberculosis, and that the county should make greater efforts toward tuberculosis control.

Unofficial figures give Steve Hoover a 21vote lead

over former sheriff Ivis Johnson in the Democratic primary race for sheriff.

The Pittsfield Rotary club hosted the Pittsfield high school Saukee basketball team at a dinner at the Cardinal Inn Thursday night.

Rotarian M.S. Barber led the singing of “America” with Rotarian Preston Miller at the piano.

Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Gay and sons were Sunday dinner guests at L. O. Gay’s.

The Pike County Republican contained reports of Pike county servicemen in many states of the union as well as far-flung places such as Iceland, Australia and the Canal Zone.

50 Years Ago April 12, 1967 Three new directors of the Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce were elected at last week’s annual dinner. They are Gaylord Rhodes, Keith Smith and Eugene Weigant.

A big hit of the evening was the entertainment provided by “The Young ‘Uns,” five Griggsville high school girls and a boy.

Griggsville Jaycees employed three trucks and several men Saturday in their city-wide clean-up campaign. Robert Sleight is the retiring Jaycee president and Jerry Allen the new president.

The “Mother Singers,” an affiliate of the Perry PTA, have been organized for a year, since they got together to sing at the annual Perry alumni banquet. The members are Frieda Vose, Gena Mountain, Gail Orr, Joyce Reese, Deloris Orr, Frieda Bradbury, Velma Braungardt, Joan Curfman, Pat Webel and Linda Bartlett. Donald Jenkins,

music teacher at Perry high school, is the director.

At the Unit 10 school board election Saturday, Phil Hoover was elected from the Milton area, replacing V. T. Parks. The three election judges at Milton were Mrs. Lyndle Boren, Mrs. Rick Gress and Mrs. Everett Allen. Wade Grimes from the Nebo area was re-elected.

25 Years Ago April 8, 1992 Pike and six other west central Illinois counties have signed an intergovernmental agreement establishing the West Central Illinois Solid Waste Consortium.

They are seeking a grant from Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to cover 70 per cent of the cost of preparing a comprehensive solid waste management plan.

The Republicans have filled the ticket for the nine members for the Pike County board election in November. The GOP candidates are John Sheppard of Route 1, Pittsfield; Allen Horton of Pittsfield; Scott Syrcle of Route 2, Pittsfield; Monica Beard of Pittsfield; Charles Blackorby of Route 1, Barry; Brice Lawson of rural Chambersburg; Robert Browning of rural Chambersburg; Allan A. Seiler of Pittsfield; and Kirby Hobbs of rural Pittsfield.

A new 60-space parking lot is nearly complete at the Church of the Nazarene in Pittsfield. Longhorn Confinement Systems president and owner, Jack Kirk, a trustee on the church board, is building the new lot.

The Griggsville Methodist Church will present its 5th annual Palm Sun-

day musical Saturday and Sunday. The production, written by Craig Dunham of New Salem, includes Renita Curfman, Don McCartney, Steve Mellon and other youth from various churches.

The Barry Community Chorus will perform its annual Easter cantata April 12 in the Barry United Methodist Church. The choir is under the direction of Judy Steers. Cindy Hill will accompany and Norton Walther is the narrator. Solo and ensemble members are Robert Gleckler, Rhonda Houchins, Mark Hubbard, Jarrod Kurtz, Beverly Oitker, Jane Ralph, Elaine Shover, Judy Steers, Lori Wharton and Bill Wheelan.

10 Years Ago April 11, 2007 A lot of people sighed a big sigh of relief Tuesday morning when the Emergency Telephone System’s Board (ETSB) president Jim Sheppard cut the ribbon signifying that Pike County is now served by enhanced 911. “It’s an exciting day for us,” Sheriff Paul Petty said, as he gave the welcoming speech at the celebration at the Pike County Jail.

Produce growers around the county are watching their crops closely as they try to inventory the damage done by the recent cold snap. Temperatures started dropping last Wednesday and have hovered in the upper 30s and lower 40s each day since. Nighttime temperatures as low as 22 degrees have been recorded.

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

Guest column: By Jim Nowlan

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So long, it’s been good to know ya’

he modern American is restless. He moves around, toward good things like jobs, opportunity, warmth, family members, safety. It has been thus since our founding.

What, if anything, can or should be done about the movement of people out of Illinois?

Illinois has been losing white people on a net basis since the 1970s, maybe earlier, since the home air conditioner made the South livable.

This loss has been papered over by the “natural increase” (births over deaths) within our state. This gave us small population increases, until recently.

According to recent Census Bureau estimates, Illinois (12.8 million residents) has lost population annually for the past three years, 38,000 in 2016, more than any state in the nation. Even the metropolitan Chicago area, with its supposedly ever burgeoning suburbs, lost population this past year.

What’s going on?

In the mid to late 19th Century, Illinois was the fastest growing state in the nation.

Immigrants and Easterners filled up our farmland and took manufacturing jobs in Chicago and across the state.

But more recently, those two job sectors

have probably been the most important elements in our slower growth, now decline, in population.

My tiny county of Stark, all farmland, has lost population every decade since the 1880s.

Until the 1980s, farm boys without ground to plow could take jobs in nearby cities like Peoria and the Quad Cities on the line at CAT and Deere. No longer.

In just the 2000-2010 decade, rural and small-town Illinois lost a staggering 12.6 percent of all its people under age 45. Enrollment in my county’s schools has plummeted 15 percent in the past eight years alone.

Since Illinois had more manufacturing jobs in the past than neighboring states, we have thus seen more population flight than neighboring states, as technology shrinks plant floor jobs.

And as senior citizens have become more comfortably fixed than this sector was in the 1960s, more have had the means to become snowbirds, migrating South and Southwest in the winter, often permanently relocating.

A month ago, Connie, at her namesake Country Kitchen café next door to my office, wiping her apron, looked out over an almost empty big back table where the

farmers sit.

“They’ve all gone South,” she mused, “some for good.”

The biggest permanent losses are to Florida and Texas, which not coincidentally have no income taxes.

Chicago is experiencing a fascinating mix of changes. Blacks are moving out, away from the violence, mostly to the South where they probably have roots, now to a better life than when the region was viciously segregated.

On the other hand, central city Chicago is booming, with highly educated, mostly white young millennials flocking to good jobs and lively social life. Chicago is developing a reputation as a really hot place for techies, notwithstanding the violence in poor neighborhoods not far away.

I think, but cannot document, that Illinois population flight is also encouraged by the terrible state of affairs in our public life.

Piled onto a reputation as a corrupt state—four of our past seven governors have been measured for striped suits—Illinois now has a dysfunctional government.

The instability and unpredictability of not having a state budget for going on three years sends a “Don’t go there” message to business. This adds to the sour-

ness and despair many of us feel about our state: “Let’s get out of here.”

Some places in the Midwest are proving that they can grow, cold weather notwithstanding.

Minneapolis-St. Paul is robust. And Sioux City, South Dakota has grown 63 percent, to 150,000 or so, since 1990. The city has become a hub for back-room bank processing and health care, as I understand it.

So, the trends can be bucked. What to do?

We simply have to get the state back on a good fiscal footing. That will, unfortunately, require increased taxes, which will contribute to some more flight, in the short term.

And we have to work together.

But with our strengths in interstate, rail, and airport infrastructure—all unrivaled in the nation—plus location at the heart of the Heartland, a highly-educated workforce and copious amounts of water, Illinois can become attractive once again. n Jim Nowlan is a former state legislator and former senior fellow at the Institute of Government and Public Affairs at the University of Illinois. He has worked for three Illinois govenors.

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Delmar ‘Lou’ Miller Delmar Keith ”Lou” Miller, 86, of Jerseyville, passed away at 1:10 a.m. on April 4, 2017. He left behind his wife, Mary and children, Mindy (Bill) Beshears of Vandalia, MO, Connie Booth of Jerseyville, Michael (Martine) Miller of Godfrey, and Patrick (Cynthia) Miller of Godfrey. His grandchildren are Christi, Brian, Brooke, Jessica (Matthew), David, Maika, Macie, Leah (Jordan), Rachel, Mindy (Gary), Brian (Brenda), Amy, and Christy.

He has 19 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Ollie Eliza Van Buskirk Miller, four brothers, John, Clarence, Gene, and Paul, one stepson, Virgil, one stepdaughter, Diana, one son-in-law, Roger Booth, and one step-grandson, Shane (Amanda). Lou leaves behind many loving relatives, friends, and church family.

Lou was born in Pleasant Hill on Sept. 6, 1930. He married Clara Belle Leedy on Sept. 10, 1950. She passed away Jan. 28, 1992. He married Mary Katherine Scott Allen on March 20, 1993.

Lou’s parents became Christians in the 1930’s and held church meetings in brush arbors and on street corners.

Many people came to know Christ through their work and many people were healed through their prayers. They were friends with famous religious leaders of the time, such as Smith Wigglesworth and Charles Spurgeon.

Lou spent most of his military time in the State of Washington as a cook, serving the first meal to thousands of military men and women coming back to the States. When he returned back to Illinois, he borrowed $8 to buy a plow and began his farming career. For 25 years, he built up a good sized farm outside of Pittsfield, while assisting his father on his neighboring farm.

Lou always loved music and had a band with his brother, Paul, and later had a group called the Missouri Troubadours.

They would play in various outlets and live on the Pittsfield radio station, WBBA. They sang on the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN in June 1964.

In the 1980’s Lou founded and was president of Blossom Gap Record Company in Nashville, TN where he represented several musicians and produced

records. He wrote several songs, including some gospel songs.

Lou first found the Body of Christ group in 1965 and brought his family into the church. He was very studious and began to understand many things about having a relationship with God and his fellow man. He tried to live up to those ideals and to raise his family that way. He was a trustee in the church. He traveled to the Country of Haiti on a missionary trip.

After a few years away from the church, in the 1980’s he returned and dedicated his energy and time to helping people in the church, assisting in the building of the new church building, annually assisted in the making and selling of peanut brittle to raise funds for the church school, traveling to France to encourage the church people there, serving Nachos and working in the kitchen at the Gospel of the Kingdom Campground in Shepherdsville, KY, cleaning, singing specials, and playing the bass in the band. He loved to drive the church people around on various errands.

Many times, Lou visited area churches to be an encouragement with his testimonies and songs.

Visitation was held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 7, 2017 and 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday. The Funeral was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 8, 2017. Visitation and the Funeral were all at Gospel Assembly Church, 601 June Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052.

Pastor Clyde Shaw officiated.

Memorials can be made to Gospel Assembly Church or to the family. Graveside Military Rites by Jerseyville American Legion Post #492.

Alexander & Gubser Funeral Home in Charge of Arrangements.

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Dixie Berry Dixie Lee Berry, 68, of Perry, went to be with the Lord April 9, 2017 peacefully at home. Dixie was born Aug. 20, 1948, in Pittsfield, the daughter of Robert and Glenna Cooley Baldwin. She married Bradley Berry in Kirksville, Mo. April 21, 1979, and he survives.

Also surviving are her daughter Whitney (Doug) Hoffer of Quincy, grandson Lucas Lee Hoffer whom she adored, sister Pat Bennett of Florida, 3 nephews, Mike (Joyce) Bennett of Rural Perry, Mark (Jennifer) Bennett of Meredosia, and Murray (Diane) Bennett of Texas, 3 nieces, Vickie (Steve) Tharp of Pittsfield, Cindy (Brent) Reel of Arizona, and Holly Baldwin of Perry, and close friend Karen (Harley) Garrett of Perry. She was preceded in death by her parents as well as her brother Donavan (Butch) Baldwin.

Dixie Lee graduated from Perry High School in June, 1966. After graduation she went to the United Airlines School and worked at Chicago O’Hare for several years. She then returned to Pike County and started working at the Farmers State Bank. In 1982 she opened the Perry branch of Farmers and Traders Bank (Prairie State Bank) which she managed

followed at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill.

Visitation was held one hour prior to the services on Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the Crescent Heights Cemetery Association.

Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is handling the arrangements.

Marion Yokem Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Marion Yokem of Fort Collins, Colorado, to be held from Noon – 2 p.m. at the Crossroads Center 125 W. Jefferson Street on April 29. Catered lunch

served by Courtyard Café.

All friends, relatives and classmates welcome. Have a pleasant or funny memory of Marion ready to share. After dinner, a gravesite service at West Cemetery will follow.

Albert ‘Sonny’ McCallister Mr. Albert L. “Sonny” McCallister, 79, of Barry, passed away at 8:35 a.m.

Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at his home.

He was born April 28, 1937, in Derry Township, Pike County, Illinois to Homer & B. Edna (Medaris) McCallister.

They preceded him in death.

He married Edna Hastings, on May 30, 1958, in Hannibal, Missouri. She survives in Barry.

In addition to his wife he is survived by 1 son Mark Douglas McCallister, wife Misti, of Barry; 2 daughters, Kellie McNary of Barry and Lisa Deitzman of Barry; 3 grandsons, Jordan Deitzman of Barry, Weston Billings of Barry and Easton Billings of Barry; 1 granddaughter Tera Deitzman of Barry; 1 great grandson Liam Thomas of Barry; and 1 sister Helen Nash of Quincy,

Illinois.

He was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Shirley Hartle and Janet Trammel.

Sonny worked at Gardner Denver Co. for 35 years. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling, visiting casinos and having coffee with his buddies. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Family met with friends from 4-7 p.m. Friday, April 7, 2017, at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry.

Private funeral services were held on Saturday, April 8, 2017.

Burial was held in Park Lawn Cemetery in Barry.

Memorials are suggested to Western High School Athletic Boosters.

Online condolences can be sent to kirganfh.com.

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Gerald Shonhart

Gerald Paul Shonhart, 73 of rural Nebo passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, MO. Gerald was born on Sept. 10, 1943 in Pittsfield, a son of the late Paul and Marietta Shaw Shonhart.

He married Edna Burns on December 22, 1963 in the Nebo Nazarene Church; she survives.

Gerald attended Nebo grade school, graduated from until Jan. 2016.

Pittsfield High School in 1961 Dixie attended Fishhook and attended Western Illinois United Brethren Church University in Macomb. After and enjoyed praising Our one year of college Gerald Father with all her church started working for Gib Shaw family. She loved chil- doing carpenter work and never dren and teaching Sunday looked back. He loved carpenschool. She lead vaca- try, it was his life. He also tion bible school for many worked for Hubbard Milling years and loved every min- Co. in Nebo while working ute of it. as a carpenter at night. He Funeral services later started his own contractwill be held at 11 a.m. ing business, building countThursday, April 13 at the less homes in the area and the Fishhook United Brethern beautiful Heartland Lodge and Church with Pastor Mark Walnut Knob lodges.

Gerald farmed and raised Dickerson officiating.

Visitation will be from 10 livestock for many years and if a.m. until the time of ser- he had spare time he enjoyed vice that morning at the working on the farm and tendchurch. Memorials are ing to his livestock and mowsuggested to the Children’s ing. ministry at the Fishhook He was a long time member United Brethern Church. of the Nebo Nazarene Church, Online condolences may serving as a past board member; served as a precinct combe left to the family at www.airsman-hires.com. mitteeman for Spring Creek The Airsman-Hires Funeral Township for many years; served two terms for the Pike Home in Griggsville is in charge of the arrange- County Water District and stayed active in the community. ments.

Surviving are Gerald’s wife, Edna; a son, David (Beth)

Norma June Butler Norma June Butler, 90, of Pittsfield and formerly of Pleasant Hill, died Saturday morning, April 8, 2017 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 11 at 2 p.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill conducted

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Shonhart of Nebo; a daughter, Cindy Shonhart Crowder of Pittsfield; six grandchildren, Marcus (Jayme) Crowder, Matthew (Rachel) Shonhart, Gregory Shonhart, Demi (Devin) Clinton, Cassidy (Hunter) Turner and Samuel Shonhart; in addition to nine great grandchildren. Gerald was preceded in death by his grandparents and parents.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 10, 2017 at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Darin Workman and David Hamilton officiating. Visitation was held on Sunday evening, April 9, 2017 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home.

Interment was held in the Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill.

Memorials are suggested to be made to the Pleasant HillSpring Creek Fire Department or Crescent Heights Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.nieburfh.com.

The Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield has been entrusted with the service.

Rex Browning Rex Browning, 78, of Pittsfield, died Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 13, 2017 at the Miller Cemetery near Atlas with Luke Fesler officiating.

There will be no visitation.

Memorials are suggested to be made to the Pittsfield Fire Department. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.nieburfh.com. The Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield has been entrusted with the service.

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BAYLIS n Everyone is invited to the Baylis Baptist Church April 16 as they celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Donuts and coffee at 10 a.m. with church service at 11 a.m. Easter egg hunt for children ages 4-12, plus prizes and candy for all children who attend.

For more information, call Pastor Jim at 217-430-3139.

EL DARA n El Dara Christian Church will a sunrise service April 16 at 7 a.m.

GRIGGSVILLE n Griggsville Christian Church will be having Easter sunrise services at the church at 7 a.m. Breakfast to follow, with Sunday school at 9 a.m. and worship service at 11. Everyone is welcome! n Good Friday, worship observance at the Perry UMC Friday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m. Free will donation to charity. Contact Pastor Dave for more info: 217-883-2575.

PITTSFIELD n Mississippi Valley Christian Service Camp Spaghetti Dinner.

Sunday, April 23, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Crossroads Center, Pittsfield. n Pike County All-Wars Museum Grand Opening. Saturday, April 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 320 N. Illinois St., Pittsfield. n The HCE Garden Unit will meet for their first meeting of the season on Tuesday, April 18 at 2 p.m. in the Farm Bureau Hall. The only thing you need to bring are your ideas for lesson topics for the remainder of the year. n Friday, April 14 at 1 p.m. an employee for the Secretary of State will be at the Pike County Senior Citizens answering driving questions. n Open house honoring retiring board members David Barton and Dennis Wade on Wednesday, April 12 from 2:30- 4:30 p.m. at the Pikeland Board office. n The HCE Garden Unit will have its first meeting of the season Tuesday, April 18 at 2 p.m. at the Farm Bureau Hall. The only thing you need to bring are your ideas for lesson topics for the remainder of the year. n A representative from the Secretary of State's office will be

at the Pike County Senior Citizens Center at 1 p.m. April 14. This is for anyone who has a question about driving. n For the month of April, library patrons of the Pittsfield Public Library may pay their overdue fines by bringing in non-perishable food items. Please no glass items. Each unexpired, in good condition, nonperishable food item will subtract $1 from the patron's fines. Come into the library or call 217-285-2200 for more info. n Cody Chaplin Benefit at Kate's Saloon April 29 from 2 p.m. to close.

Goodwill Donation Dinner from 4-6 p.m. Gun raffle: Remington 870 pump, NWTF issue, 3 inch chamber, walnut stock, 28 inch field barrel, only 150 tickets available. 50/50 drawings, raffle baskets, auctions.

Rebel Kane, Brad Miller, Michael McQuay, Alexandria Snell from 8-close. Come out and have a good time with Cody, friends and family! Lots of food and music. If you have any questions or would like to make a donation, please contact Sarah Gunder 217-883-3864. n The Pike County Chamber of Commerce’s 23rd Annual Golf Open fundraiser is Friday, April 28 at Old Orchard Country Club.

The rain date is May 5. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Lunch will be provided. There will be a Hole In One contest sponsored by Mike Spann of Country Financial. There will also be a two flight pay-out (based on 18 teams) with a first and second place money prize. A Business Sponsorship which allows businesses to set up a booth or have special activities and personnel at the Tee Box of the sponsored hole is available. Potential sponsors and/ or teams are urged to contact the Chamber office at 217-285-2971. n Second annual Pike County Food and Home Show May 20. To be a vendor, call 217-491-2494 or stop at Save A Lot between the hours of 8 a.m.-3 p.m. n This spring St. Mary's Catholic Church will present a 10 week bible study called "The Prophets". The class is an ongoing part of the Great Adventure Bible study by Ascension Press and Mr. Jeff Cavins. The Monday evening classes will begin at 7 p.m. on April 17 in St. Mary's Hall. You may sign up for the class and order the work book by calling the St Mary's Church office at 217-

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285-4321. n Lunch N Learn “Grow Your Own Pizza” Container Gardening – Presented by the Pike County Master Gardeners – April 19 from 12-1 p.m. at the Farm Bureau. Program is free. Learn how to combine herbs and vegetables in containers for pizzas and salads. Choose the right location, containers, potting soil and plants. Lunch is available. Register

by April 17 online at web.extension. illinois.edu/abhps or call 217-2855543. 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 Pittsfield Save A Lot will be celebrating its 30th anniversary.

Come sign up everyday in April for a chance to win $30 in groceries. May 5 they will have samples and giveaways; May 6 the Pittsfield Moose Lodge will be cooking and handing out sandwiches and soda. n CDSMP (Chronic disease self management program) classes will start on April 17. These classes will be held at the Findley Place Community Room. This six week program was developed by Stanford University. This program is for anyone (or family/friend) that has had a chronic health condition. You will learn how to communicate effectively with your family, friends, and your doctor. Call Connie at 217-2856150 for more information. n The East Pike Fire Protection District Ladies Auxiliary is asking for support for the new firehouse.

The funds used to build this firehouse come from only tax dollars, generous donations and fundraisers supported by the community. Be a permanent part of the construction, by preserving your name, that of a loved one or Business with the purchase of a personalized brick paver to be placed in the sidewalk or around the flag pole of the new firehouse. To order a personalized brick paver contact Deb Moore at (217) 723-4228 or Mary Eustace at (217) 829-4016 or any Auxiliary member.

PLEASANT HILL n The Pleasant Hill Lions Club will be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt for ages 0-11 Saturday, April 15 at 1 p.m. at the Pike County fairgrounds in Pleasant Hill.

SUMMER HILL n Hopewell will be hosting their

annual Ladies Day on May 6 from noon until 5 p.m. Win door prizes, shop new vendors, snack on gourmet food, and enjoy live music by Frate. They will have slushies, sangria, wine spritzers and new wines!

Vendors soon to be listed. Get your groups together and spend the day with Hopewell Winery!

Church, Rev. Mark Schulte will be leading discussions covering the 10 Commandments, the Apostles Creed, The Sacraments, Prayer, Church History and Tradition every Monday evening at St. Mary's Parish Hall at 7 p.m. Members of all Faiths and Denominations are welcome to attend.

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

n Free meals served every third Saturday of each month at the Pittsfield United Methodist Church from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Everyone is welcome. Carry-outs are available.

n 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 Exercise classes available at the Pittsfield Senior Center every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:156:15 p.m. Strenuous enough to help, but easy enough for anyone to do.

For additional information call 217285-4524. n Expect Extraordinary Community Gatherings are held every 4th Tuesday from 6-7 p.m. in the Findley Place Community Room. What if people with developmental disabilities lived, learned, worked, played and worshiped in all the regular places of our community? Join us to make it possible!

People with developmental disabilities, their families and friends, caring neighbors, and all members of the community are invited. n Bright Star Methodist Cooperative Parish (Oxville, Florence, Detroit, Griggsville, Perry, New Salem and Baylis Methodist Churches) county wide Bible Study every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at Griggsille United Methodist Church and every Tuesday evening at Perry United Methodist Church at 6:30 p.m. This is absolutely free and everyone in Pike County are welcome to attend. If you have questions, feel free to contact Pastor Dave at 217-833-2575 or 217-833-2457. n The Bible studies for 2017 will be held every Tuesday morning at 10:15 a.m. at Griggsville UMC and every Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. at Perry UMC. n To learn more about the Catholic

MARK YOUR CALENDAR Mississippi Valley Christian Service Camp

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Serving 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m Adults: $7 • Children 12 & younger: $4

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6:30 a.m. Sunrise Service at Crossroads Center 7:45 a.m. Breakfast 8:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Service in Sanctuary See the church website at fccpittsfield.org for information on special services on April 13 & 14.

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285-4129

n Meals Plus for Seniors serves lunch at noon, Mon. through Fri. at Findley Place. Over 60, meals are based on donations. Call Connie by 8:50 a.m. on the day you would like to make reservations at 217-2856150. Milk and bread offered with every meal.

Wednesday, April 12 Glazed ham, hash brown casserole, country green beans with bacon & onion, angel food cake with fruit, dinner roll Thursday, April 13 Beef and macaroni bake, sauteed Zucchini & squash, pineapple upside down cake, garlic bread, juice Friday, April 14 Cheddar baked chicken, sweet potato wedges, brussels sprouts, peach cobbler Monday, April 17 Baked turkey casserole, baked fresh sweet potato, lima beans, creamy orange cake, juice Tuesday, April 18 Soft beef taco, pinto beans, fiesta corn salad, strawberry pretzel dessert, juice Wednesday, April 19 Baked crusted tilapia, stewed tomatoes, peas & carrots, peaches, cheese herb biscuit, juice

Pittsfield Masonic Lodge Scholarship Fund

Ham and Bean Dinner Saturday, April 15 • 4:30-7 p.m.

Pike County Farm Bureau Hall • Pittsfield

Children First summer Program

Children First is accepting applications for our School Age Summer Program ages 6 years to 12 years.This program will include a variety of activities in all areas of development. Some activities include but are not limited to field trips, science experiments, art activities, daily physical activity and music.

In addition we will provide daily individualized academic activities (math, spelling, writing, etc.) that will keep the children on track for the upcoming school year. We will also offer daily reading time.

For more information please contact Jennifer at 285-4129.

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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.

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n A non-denominational, Bible class meets for one hour on Tuesdays, 2:30 p.m., at the Findley Place Apartments, 400 W. Jefferson street. Dr. Calvin Warpula is leading a study of the book of Romans.

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The 773rd Civil Engineer Squadron proudly recognized Adam Lowry Wade on the promotion to Master Sargent, Feb. 1, 2017. Adam and Frenny are stationed at Elmendorff AFB, in Anchorage, Alaska. His address is 3021 Andrews Ave. Unit C, JBER, AK. 99506. Vicki and Larry Harshman attended the ceremony.

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Dot Foods entices soon-to-be graduates Ashley Ferguson, Dot Foods IT recruiting and training manager, hands Chase Howland a pamphlet as he checks in at the Mount Sterling-based food distributor’s recruiting event April 4 at Pittsfield High School. The event at PHS was one of three the company held during the week, the other two taking place at Brown County and Camp Point Central high schools. Dot will have a follow-up event April 19, 6-8 p.m., at the corporate headquarters in Mount Sterling, including a meal and facility tour. High school seniors and parents are encouraged to attend. Those who wish to attend the April 19 event must contact warehouse recruiting manager Jeff Groom to reserve seating by calling 217-773-4411, ext. 12670, or sending a text to 217-209-4353.

Western Illinois Fair looking for pageant contestants The Western Illinois Fair Queen Pageant and Princess Contest is looking for contestants for its 2017 pageant to be held Wednesday, June 21, at the Western Illinois Fair in Griggsville.

The queen pageant is open to girls age 16-21, and ages 5-6 for the Princess contest. Both are open to girls living in Adams, Brown, Calhoun, Morgan, Pike and Scott counties in Illinois.

The new queen will receive a $1,000 scholarship, along with other prizes, and the right to compete in the Miss Illinois County Fair Pageant, held in January at Springfield.

The new princess will receive a cash prize, as well as other prizes.

To register, contact pageant director Beth White at 217-370-3638. More information on the pageant can also be found on Facebook at Facebook.com/westernfairqueen.

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THANK YOU The family of Joseph “Joe Mac” McElfresh would like to thank everyone that attended the memorial service and for all of your thoughts, prayers, and memorials made.

Cheyenne to celebrate third birthday

Cheyenne Craigmiles will celebrate her third birthday May 5. She is the daughter of Katie and Andrew Craigmiles of Jerseyville, and has a younger sibling, Scarlett, 11 months. Grandparents are Chris Powell of Springfield, Alan and Debbie Powell of

Jerseyville, and Cindy and Mark Thurm of Medora.

Great-grandparents are Mary Ann Sinclair of Jerseyville, Janet and Dave Lingenfelter of Canton, Lois Panzier of Alton, Billie Craigmiles of Hardin and Nola Bland of Kampsville.

THANK YOU We wish to thank family and friends for their love and for the care that was shown to our mom and grandma.

Special thanks to Kelly and Courtney. We would also like to thank all who sent cards, food, flowers and for the memorials made in her name.

Also a special thank you to Monday Lunch Ladies, Airsman-Hires Chapel, caring nurses and doctors.

The loving family of Blanche Leahr Daughters Temberly and Chattie Grandchildren Shawn, Brandon and Ivana Sons-In-Law Bob and Ivan

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and other area news St. Mary’s hosting 10-week series on The Prophets At Christmas we always say “Jesus is the Reason for the Season”.

The same can be said about Easter. Also can be said is “Without Jesus, there would be no Easter”.

Trivia questions for this week: 1. What group of people did Judas Iscariot make plans with to betray Jesus?

2. Where did Jesus tell his disciples that he would meet them after the resurrection?

3. How many times did Jesus tell Peter that he (Peter) would deny Jesus?

4. In the book of Matthew when Jesus died on the cross, what 4 things happened right after he gave up the ghost?

5. What was done to the tomb where Jesus was laid to make sure no one took the body of Jesus?

The only church that sent me information about their Easter services was St. Mary’s in Pittsfield. The times are as follows for the Easter (Holy Week) services are: April 13 -- Holy Thursday Mass -- 7 p.m.

April 14 -- Good Friday Services -- 7p.m.

April 15 -- Easter Vigil Mass -- 7 p.m.

April 16 -- Easter Sunday Mass -- 8:30 a.m.

St. Mary’s Bible study “The Prophets”: St. Mary’s in Pittsfield is offering a 10-week course on the Prophets Hosea, Jonah, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel, Haggai, Malachi, and New Testament and Modern Prophets. Classes will be held each Monday at 7 p.m. in St. Mary’s Hall beginning April 17. Each class lasts about two hours with a break. Sign up is with the parish office at 217-2854321 and workbooks are $24. All denominations are welcome. Coordinators are Mark and Lisa Welch.

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

Birthdays and anniversaries this week: April 12 -- Dick and Nancy Peebles April 13 -- Judy Dean, Mike Burrows, Sheila Jones April 14 -- Cathy Welch, Wyatt Bradshaw, Zane Schlieper April 15 -- Chris Miller, Edith Steininger, Jeff and Tina Rezba April 16 -- Janet Predmore, Dale and Catherine Moore April 17 -- Betty Rush, Lora Garrett, Roger Straus April 18 -- Larry Anderson, Taylor Peebles, Heidi and David Coe Prayer request list April Myers, Becky Winner, Brother Joe Gammon, Christine Henthorn, Connie McFall, Dianna Ruble, Emma

Burrows, Ed Thomas, Frances Larson, Ginger and George Whitlock, Jack Kirk, Jerry Gully, Josh Bennett, Kaitlyn Fletcher, Larry Armistead, Mark Welch, Mike Peters, Mary Crane, Ona Ogle, Pastor Gary Dice, Richard Kindle, Radar Grim, Roger Robbins, Roger Bonnett, Roger Woods, Sue Yackley, Steve Manker, Teresa Manker, Ted Waddell, Tom Barger, Valerie Cooper, and President Trump and our military.

But Jesus held his peace.

And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God. Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.

Matthew 26:63, 64 This week of April 9 is National Library Appreciation Week.To celebrate for the whole month of April at the Pittsfield Public Library, there will be a book sale going on.Also if you bring in non perishable food items, items that are in unbreakable containers and are not out of date, the library will be collecting those items in exchange of any overdue book fees. Once all the items are collected, those will be donated to the local food pantries. Also this week of April 9, there will be drawings for prizes.

Besides recently having the family move from the country into town in her mother Elisabeth Iftner’s home, Barry Library Director Becky Winner had back surgery in Springfield Monday, April 3.

While she is recuperating at home, if you want to send her a note or a card, her address is 515 West Washington, Pittsfield, 62363. I feel pretty certain that all notes and cards would be appreciated.

Pat Durall, Betty Reeder, and Rayola Daniel attended the Ken Bradbury concert at the Jacksonville Library Sunday, April 2.

His father Elmer Bradbury also attended as well as a large crowd.

Wednesday, April 5, Tammy Knight of Washington, and her mother Erma Garner of Canton, drove to New London, Mo. to visit with Ona and Don Ogle.A good day of visiting was enjoyed by all.

Betty Reeder and daughter, Pam, enjoyed lunch out for Betty’s birthday April 6.Later Rayola Daniel and Marilyn Chamberlain took Betty for a ride and ended up at a surprise birthday party for Betty at Jan Gwartney’s

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home. Others attending were Pat Durall, Peg Deeder, Alice Motley, Wanda Wade, Pearl Ruble, and Samantha Gwartney.

Here’s a little tidbit of information. Did you all know that the Pike Press is put on microfilm in its entirety each week at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield?

Besides being stored there for future generations, along with other publications, a copy of the Pike Press microfilm is purchased by the Pittsfield Public Library for people in our area to use and view.With the State of Illinois as it is at this present date, things are behind a year and a half, but hopefully that will be resolved soon.This microfilm is dated all the way back to the year 1846.I just found all of that interesting, and hope you do too.

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays are always potluck dinners starting at 11:30 at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center.And the public is always invited and encouraged to attend these events.

Low impact exercises are provided free at the Findley Place every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 11a.m.Everyone is welcome to come and participate.

The Bug Family perform in Hillview each month on the second and fourth Fridays of the month at 7:30 p.m.

Recycling is still going strong in west Pittsfield out by the bowling alley on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m.

East Pike Lending Library in Detroit is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Ron White of “Flags For Veterans” would appreciate names and phone numbers of veterans in the northern part of Pike County (which is Chambersburg, Perry, Fishhook, Florence, Detroit, etc.). Please call him at 1-217-242-6840 if you can help him with this worthwhile venture.

Remember the five simple rules to be happy: Free your heart from hatred -- Forgive Free your mind from worries -- Most never happen Live simply and appreciate what you have Give more Expect less (this was found in a Financial Advisor paper) May God continue to bless you with His guidance, His love, and His forgiveness.

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Raise Its hosting bake sale Saturday in Milton The Milton Raise Its 4-H Club will have a bake sale Saturday, April 15 from 9-11:00a.m., or until sold out, at the shelter house on the square in Milton. Come and buy some tasty treats just in time for Easter.

Spring Clean-up for the Village of Milton will be April 15-22. Dumpsters will be at the sewer plant.

Please use this opportunity to clean up your property. This free clean-up is sponsored by the Village of

By KARRIE SPANN 217-723-4262 Milton and is for Milton residents only.

Pleasant Hill

Lion’s Club Easter egg hunt Saturday at the fairgrounds Saturday April 15 at 1 p.m., the Pleasant Hill Lions Club is sponsoring an Easter egg hunt for the local children at the fairgrounds in Pleasant Hill. It is for ages 1through 11.

The community Sunrise Service is at the Baptist Church this Sunday at 7 a.m.

Breakfast will follow the service; everyone is invited.

Several from this area

attended the visitation of Delmar (Lou) Miller of Jerseyville. Many from this area will remember him. He was an area farmer and musician.

Hearing some mushroom stories, but most are just stories.This week things should start popping up in vast numbers. It is reported they are selling for $80 per pound.

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Mississippi Valley Christian Service Camp’s annual spaghetti dinner is Sunday, April 23 from 11:30 until 1:30 at the Crossroads Center in Pittsfield.

Gets to see great-grandson play ball I lost a niece to lung cancer last week. Sherrie Marguard of Jacksonville was my brother, Carl Sander’s daughter. She was only 54.

Doug and Missy Damon, Judy Damon, Cathy and Lydnell Baughman went to Chester to see my greatgrandson, Levi Damon, play ball. He is the son of Cory

and Nicole Damon. His team lost but it was a really good ball game.

My daughter, Joyce Kurtz of Louisiana, will be 67 Thursday. We plan on having a celebration Friday evening.

We had two hail storms Monday, between 4:30 and 5 a.m. I haven’t heard of any damages.

I haven’t heard any mush-

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room stories. I sure would like to have some if anybody has any extra.

That’s all for this week.

Have a good one and God bless!

Griggsville

Easter Egg hunt Saturday at Nazarene Church CORRECTION: The Griggsville Day HCE unit meeting has been changed to Thursday, April 27 at 1:30 p.m. It will be held at Jo-An McIntire’s home. The lesson is “Planning to Eat Out.” May 11 beginning at 10 a.m. at Pittsfield Farm Bureau there is a lesson on “Preserving Foods Safely.”

All are welcome.

The St. James Episcopal Church Holy Week service schedule is as follows: Maundy Thursday- 4 p.m., Good Friday – 4 p.m., and Easter Sunday – 10 a.m.

The Griggsville Nazarene Church will host a community Easter Egg hunt in the church yard this Saturday, April 15 beginning at 2 p.m.

There will be NO SCHOOL this Friday in observance of Good Friday.

Congratulations to Griggsville-Perry Middle

School’s Eagles In Action winner for this week, Renae Martin!

Congratulations to Dale Beatty and Shannon Mountain, our 2016-17 G-P prom king and queen!

Allison Kessinger of Camp Point visited with Dewayne and I, as well as T.J., Samantha, and Aleigha Kessinger Saturday afternoon.

Our sympathy goes out to the family of Dixie Berry of Perry who passed away Sunday morning at her home. Dixie was loved by all who knew her and will be sorely missed.

Sonny and Janice Sneeden traveled to Macomb last Thursday where they met up with Janice’s sister and brother-in-law, Bob and Joyce Grant. They all enjoyed the Kiwanis annual pancake and sausage break-

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fast. Joyce and Bob’s grandson is a Macomb Kewannis member.

Sympathy is extended to the family of Norma Butler of Pittsfield. Norma passed away April 8 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.

Nikki Mountain and Bertha James enjoyed a Saturday afternoon visit with Berdella Cox in Jacksonville.

Belated birthday wishes go out to Mike Bradshaw, as well as Robin Callihan who celebrated their birthdays last week!

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The Pre-K students at Griggsville-Perry were on a leprechaun hunt in March. The morning and afternoon classes brought in 33 traps to try and catch a leprechaun. They weren’t able to catch a leprechaun but he he did leave candy treats in the traps, letting the students know he had been there.

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IDNR to host public meeting on Meredosia Lake Waterfowl Hunting Program in May Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will host a public meeting to address potential changes to the waterfowl hunting program at Meredosia Lake on Wednesday, May 10, 4-7 p.m., at the Meredosia Wildlife Refuge office.

IDNR will be soliciting public opinion regarding the number and placement of waterfowl blinds on Meredosia Lake. Attendees will be asked to fill out a survey in which they can suggest blind numbers and placement according to their preference. The meeting will be held in an open house format so that attendees may come and go as they please; there will be no set agenda and no formal presentation by IDNR. Personnel from the IDNR Division of Wildlife Resources and IDNR Office of Land Management will be available to answer ques-

tions. Information gathered at the meeting will help guide IDNR’s waterfowl hunting program at Meredosia Lake.

The public meeting will be held at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Meredosia Wildlife Refuge office,

located at 2219 Beach Road, Meredosia. The office is located just north of Meredosia along Beach Road (west side of the road). The meeting is open to waterfowl hunters and anyone else interested in the waterfowl

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Austin Ator gets the out at second for the Saukees as they defeat the Brussels Raiders 7-2 Tuesday, April 4.

By Steven Spencer Pike Press Driving in three runs in the third inning, the Saukees took a four-run lead in the third inning against the Brussels Raiders last Tuesday.

Isaac Shaw took the mound for five innings, firing 15 first-pitch strikes and throwing eight strikeouts. Korbyn Personett had four quality at-bats with 3 RBI, as the Saukees sealed the win, 7-2.

After being hand-

ed a 9-1 loss against Beardstown Wednesday, the Saukees came back stronger than ever Friday to shutout the Louisiana Bulldogs in five innings.

Jon Moore and JD Gresham combined on the mound with six strikeouts for the Saukees. The Bulldogs managed to get three hits at the plate but couldn’t bring in any runs.

Louisiana’s pitching didn’t give the Saukees much trouble, as Pittsfield nailed 14 hits turning them into 13 runs.

Gresham had a good day on the mound, as well as at the plate going 3-for-4 with two runs and one RBI. Thomas Hull was 2-for-4 with a double, two runs, a stolen base and three RBI. Austin Ator was 1-for-2 with two runs, one RBI and two stolen bases, helping the Saukees take the win, 13-0.

The 5-7 Jersey Panthers head to Pittsfield this Thursday before the Saukees host the Griggsville-Perry Tornadoes next Monday.

Isaac Shaw fires a pitch from the mound Tuesday, April 4.

Shaw threw eight strikeouts as the Saukees took the win over Brussels 7-2.

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Jacob McIntire takes a hit at the plate as the Saukees beat Brussels 7-2 Tuesday, April 4.

Early lead gives Lady Tornadoes win

By Steven Spencer Pike Press The Lady Tornadoes drove in four runs to take a 4-0 lead in the fist inning over the West Central Cougars Tuesday, April 4.

Junior Jordan Brite had nine strikeouts, giving up only three runs in seven innings as the Tornadoes took the win against the Cougars.

Kourtney Harris went 1-for-3 at the plate, sending one over the fence for two RBI and two runs. Mercedes Hannant was 1-for-2 with one run and two RBI and freshman Kaitlyn Leenerts was 1-for-4 with two runs to help the Tornadoes seal

the victory, 9-1.

Griggsville-Perry took a two-run lead in the second inning Friday afternoon against Triopia.

Brite fired ten strikeouts from the mound with 25 first pitch strikes, but Triopia still managed to steal a one-run lead in the fourth inning. Lauren Kennedy had two RBI for the Tornadoes and Brite went 3-for-3 at the plate with three quality at-bats, but Triopia still managed to steal the win, 5-2.

The Lady Tornadoes will host Brown County on Thursday before taking on Pittsfield in a doubleheader at home on Monday.

Smith slams home run for Tornadoes win

By Steven Spencer Pike Press Ryan Kelley took the mound firing off six strikeouts as the Tornadoes went up against the West Central Cougars Tuesday, April 4.

The Cougars took a onerun lead over GriggsvillePerry, but the Tornadoes

quickly evened things up in the third inning.

Driving in two runs in the fourth inning gave the Tornadoes a strong lead.

Ian Smith went 1-for-4 at the plate hitting a home run and one RBI to help his team to the 6-4 victory.

Jonathan Myers got a double, as he went 1-for-

1 against Triopia Friday.

Kelley and Gavin Miller each went 1-for-1, but the Tornadoes couldn’t bring in any runs as they were handed the loss, 18-0.

The Tornadoes will host Brown County this Thursday before heading to Pittsfield to take on the Saukees next Monday.

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Gabi Davis fires a pitch from the mound against Quincy Notre Dame Monday. Davis finished the outing with two strikeouts.

Saukees fall hard to Quincy Notre Dame

By Steven Spencer Pike Presss The Lady Saukees threw seven strikeouts against Quincy Notre Dame, but the Raiders still managed to take a 4-0 run lead in the second inning Monday.

Senior Amber Miller threw three strikeouts, giving up only four runs, but the Raiders still managed to take the win, 17-2.

Kameron Smithers was 1-for-2 at the plate with one RBI. Kennedy Merryman was 3-for-4 with one run

and Maddy Gwartney went 1-for-2 with one run as the Saukees fell by 15 runs.

The varsity and junior varsity Lady Saukees will head to Quincy Thursday before traveling to face Triopia Saturday.

Wild turkey season is underway Saukees reschedule games The much anticipated annual wild turkey season is underway.

The season began Monday under soggy conditions with a pre-dawn hail and rain storm across most of Western Illinois.

Inclement weather dampens the birds’ usual routine with the birds’ staying deep in the woods.

This gobbler-only season runs as usual in segments with this first unit running for four days. The second segment begins April 15 and runs for five days. The remaining units operate in the same format with an additional day added as the month-long season progresses. The final hunting date for our area is May 11. The reason for the addition of a day

for each season segment is that the birds become conditioned and it is increasingly difficult to harvest a gobbler.

For the record, this is the 34th year for wild turkey hunting in Pike and the 47th year for Illinois.

It is interesting to note that in that first year in Pike, hunters harvested 32 gobblers. Our top year was 2006 when hunters in the county reported in 708 toms. The harvest results then began to slide downward with only 383 gobblers checked in 2016.

Wild turkey hunting is generally difficult with only about 20% of licensed hunters taking a bird. Back in 2006, when we recorded the big harvest, the tally was only 28% success

ratio.

The basic reasons for the decline in harvest is a decline in hunter participation and a sharp decrease in turkey numbers.

The decline in turkey numbers is primarily the result of poor hatching success. Wet weather during nesting, the arrival of buffalo gnats that plague the nesting hens, the multitude of predators that break up nests or capture the young birds all have a big impact on flock size.

Even with good, average nesting success, hens only raise 2.2 poults on average.

I expect this year’s results to be similar to 2016.

Due to weather several Saukees baseball and softball games have been rescheduled.

The Lady Saukees will play at Quincy Thursday at 4:30 p.m. before head-

ing to Triopia on Saturday to play at 2 p.m. The Lady Saukees game with Brussels has been rescheduled for April 26 at Pittsfield and the game with Carrollton has been rescheduled to

May 1, at Carrollton.

The Saukees baseball game with Carrollton, originally scheduled for April 3, will now be played at Carrollton April 26 at 4:30 p.m.

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Staving off both death and taxes

By JUSTIN A. COBB Pike Press It is said that nothing in the world is certain except death and taxes, but certain things done to stave off the former can also help reduce the latter, according to N. D. Harrison, a certified public accountant and owner and founder of Harrison Business Services in Pittsfield.

Tax relief is available in two forms, tax deductions and tax credits.

A tax deduction reduce your taxes indirectly by reducing the amount of your income that is subject to taxes, whereas tax credits directly reduce the total amount of tax you would otherwise owe based on your taxable income, Harrison said by phone Friday afternoon.

“A tax deduction—that doesn’t mean a direct dollar-for-dollar deduction from

your income tax,” Harrison said. “It’s a deduction from your income subject to tax.”

Perhaps the best known source of healthrelated tax deductions is the deduction of medical expenses as an itemized deduction.

“For people under 65 years old, you have to reduce medical expenses by 10 percent of adjusted gross income (AGI),” Harrison said. “If you’re 65 or over, you reduce them by 7.5 percent of your AGI.” In other words, if you are 68 years old and have an AGI of $20,000, you can begin deducting medical expenses after they exceed $1,500, or 7.5 percent of $20,000, meaning if you had $3,800 in outof-pocket medical expenses over the course of the year, you could deduct up to $2,300 of those expenses when you file your federal income taxes if you choose to itemize deductions instead of taking the standard

deduction.

Allowable medical expenses include but are not limited to the amount of health insurance premiums paid out-of-pocket, vision and hearing screening, eyeglasses, hearing aids, and dental visits and procedures, according to Harrison.

“You can also include mileage, like if you go to St. Louis (for a medical appointment), you can include mileage on that,” Harrison said, noting the medical mileage allowance for 2016 is 19 cents per mile.

“They key is the principal purpose of the trip. If the principal purpose of your trip is medical, you can deduct it.”

Less common expenses, such as the purchase of a whirlpool tub to help improve circulation or use of a fitness facility as part of a prescribed physical or occupational therapy regimen, can be applied as medical expenses but only if they are

“They key is the principal purpose of the trip. If the principal purpose of your trip is medical, you can deduct it.”

N. D. Harrison, CPA

Owner, Harrison Business Services prescribed in writing by a licensed medical professional to treat a specific medical condition, according to Harrison.

“If it’s doctor-prescribed, yes, but if not, you can’t. General wellness is not deductible like that,” Harrison said. “It needs to cover a specific medical issue, not just for general well-being.”

April is Alcohol Awareness Month The role insulin plays in the body Founded and sponsored by the NCADD (National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence), Alcohol Awareness Month was established in 1987 to help reduce the stigma associated with alcoholism by encouraging communities to reach out to the public each April with information about alcohol, alcoholism and recovery.

Alcoholism is a chronic, progressive disease, genetically predisposed and fatal if untreated. However, people can and do recover. It is estimated that as many as 20 million individuals are living their lives in recovery.

The 2017 theme, “Connecting the Dots: Opportunities for Recovery,” is designed to draw attention to the many opportunities individuals, families and communities have to help prevent teen alcohol use. Reducing underage drinking is critical to securing a healthy future for America’s youth. In a society that continually promotes alcohol and drug use at every level, the need is great to provide education on the dangers of alcohol and/or drug abuse for children. n Research shows that kids who learn about the dangers of underage drinking from their parents are up to 50% less likely to experiment than kids who don’t. n Drinking is associated with the leading cause of death among young people, including car crashes, murder and suicide. n Alcohol is the deadliest drug for America’s teenagers: a 16-year old is more likely to die from an alcohol-related problem than any other cause. n Even though most teenagers know that

you should not drink and drive, nearly a third still accept rides from drivers who have been drinking.

For some, alcoholism and addiction develop at an early age, requiring intervention, treatment and recovery support. Mental Health Centers of Western Illinois believes that early education about alcoholism and addiction is a necessary component in keeping kids healthy.

Young people, like adults, drink for many different reasons. Some of the reasons may seem obvious, but understanding the feelings behind these reasons can be difficult.

They often drink to check out from family problems or issues at school and grades; loneliness, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety and other mental health issues can contribute. They may drink to deal with the pressure of everyday social situations, to change their image or to fit in when moving to a new school or town; to gain confidence or lose inhibitions.

Parents can be a primary source of positive and reliable information. Children who have conversations with their parents and learn a lot about the dangers are less likely to use than those children who don’t have such conversations.

It is important to take advantage of “teachable moments’ when parents can help children connect the dots about underage drinking and drug use. It is not so much about the “big talk,” but about being there for them when the issues arise – on TV, at the movies, on the radio; about celebrities or sports figures, or about their friends.

Insulin plays a key role in metabolic functions in the body. People with diabetes have an intimate knowledge of insulin, particularly if they do not produce enough naturally.

However, the rest of the public may be less knowledgeable about the role of insulin and its impact on overall health.

Insulin is produced in the pancreas of the human body.

Its most important function is the way it interacts with glucose (blood sugar) to allow the cells of the body to use that glucose as energy. Insulin can be viewed as a type of key that unlocks the cells and enables glucose to enter. The pancreas senses when there is a spike in glucose in the bloodstream and reacts by producing insulin.

If insulin is not being produced in the right amounts, the result is high blood sugar, or hyperglycemia. Chronic hyperglycemia is the hallmark of diabetes mellitus. Complications of high blood sugar include damage to the nervous system, kidneys, eyes, and the extremities.

Type 1 diabetes occurs when the pancreas fails to produce enough insulin. Supplementation with insulin will be necessary to avoid drastic changes in blood glucose levels.

When a person has type 2 diabetes, cells fail to respond to insulin properly. This is referred to as insulin resistance.

As the disease progresses, a lack of insulin may also develop. Typically with this type

of diabetes, excessive body weight and not enough exercise are the culprits in insulin resistance. Eating a healthier diet and becoming more physically active can help reverse the condition.

Too little glucose in the blood (hypoglycemia) can make a person feel irritable, tired or confused. Low blood sugar can lead to loss of consciousness. That is why it is crucial that blood sugar concentrations remain relatively stable.

Without insulin, the body could not effectively make use of the energy obtained through eating and drinking. Insulin helps unlock cells so that glucose can be used to its full potential.

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Asthma, a chronic lung disease that results in inflamed and narrowed air passages, affects millions of people around the world.

The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute notes that more than 25 million people in the United States have asthma. Asthma is also prevalent in Canada, where the Asthma Society of Canada says more than three million people currently have asthma.

When airways narrow and swell, they can produce extra mucus.

Breathing becomes quite difficult when asthma is present. The Mayo Clinic says that asthma is just a minor nuisance for some people, while others may experience life-threatening attacks. Recognizing potential triggers and avoiding them can help control symptoms.

The changing of seasons can be a tricky time for asthma sufferers because of the increase in air irritants. Pollen and mold spores are known asthma triggers. Spring cleaning around the house also may trigger an attack if dust, pet dander or particles of cockroach waste are stirred up.

People who are allergic to certain substances also may discover these

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People with asthma also must take care when exercising or when they develop respiratory illnesses. Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction can appear after several minutes of sustained exercise.

The AAFA also notes that colds, flu and sinus infections are among the most common asthma triggers in children.

Although many asthma triggers are known, researchers continue to explore what causes asthma. The NHLBI says that people may be more likely to develop asthma if: n They have atopy, an inherited tendency to develop allergies. n Their parents have asthma . n They were exposed to certain respiratory infections during their childhood.

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Jobe R. K. Arnold, Milton, DOB 5/4/1988, 15-20 mph above limit.

Krista M. Boka, Pittsfield, DOB 5/23/1984, 15-20 mph above limit, $352 fine, three months supervision.

Jessica Ann Clark, Nebo, DOB 1/31/1983, 15-20 mph above limit.

Heather N. Collins, Pittsfield, DOB 12/1/1977, 11-14 mph above limit.

Cera L. A. Forshey, Baylis, DOB 1/4/1989, 21-25 mph above limit, $140 fine.

David C. Hecox, Baylis, DOB 7/2/1996, 15-20 mph above limit, $352 fine, three months supervision.

Kelly A. Moesch, Pleasant Hill, DOB 9/7/1971, 1520 mph above limit.

William Seth Moyers, Pleasant Hill, DOB 3/23/1998, 15-20 mph above limit, $352 fine, three months supervision.

Destinee M. Stauffer, Pittsfield, DOB 5/5/1996, 21-25 mph above limit, $377 fine, four months supervision.

SEATBELT VIOLATIONS ($60 total unless otherwise posted) Eric F. Morey, Pittsfield, DOB 10/8/1994, driver.

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An early morning fire last Wednesday destroyed the home of Tom and Karen Saxbury of El Dara. Karen Saxbury said she had just gone to bed, shortly after midnight, when she smelled something. Getting up to investigate, she found smoke coming out the vents. An officer from the Illinois Fire Marshal was on scene Wednesday morning and found the cause to be undetermined. The Saxbury's suspect lightning.

Police Beat

The police records released by the Pike County Sheriff’s office include the following arrests and bookings. The records state that these are accusations and each individual is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

BOOKINGS Carli M. Fenton, 21, Hamel, was arrested March 28 on a felony charge of revocation of bail bond and felony methamphetamine possession. Bond on the revocation was $2,500 and $2,000 on the possession charge. She remains lodged.

Adrian M. Mateycak, 25, Alton, was arrested March 28 on a felony charge of methamphetamine possession. He was released on a $400 recognizance bond.

Guage A Akridge, 23, Hull was arrested April 3 on a felony charge of failure to register as as sex offender. He posted $500 bond and was released pending court appearance.

Christopher G. Lindley, 25, Louisiana, Mo., was arrested April 3 on a misdemeanor Adams County warrant and a traffic warrant, alleging driving without lights. He posted $250 and was released pending court appearance.

Mark T. Westemeyer, 59, Nebo, was arrested April 4 on a Pike County warrant seeking to revoke probation. He posted $15,000 and was released pending court appearance.

Tammi E. Hull, 51, Pleasant Hill, was arrested April 4 on a small claims body attachment. She posted $200 and was released pending court appearance.

Timothy J. Brooks, 25, Pittsfield, was arrested April 4 on a Fulton County traffic warrant and a Schuyler County in state warrant. He posted $300 on the Fulton County charge and $500 on the Schuyler County charge and was released pending court appearance.

Adam L. Crowder, 28, Nebo, was arrested April 5 on a small claims body attachment. He posted $600 and was released pending court appearance.

Jessi A. Dennis, 35, Troy, Mo., was arrested April 5 on two Pike County felony warrants. Bond on the first is $500 and bond on the second is $1,000. She remains lodged.

Tristan R. Stone, 20, Defiance, Mo., was arrested April 5 on a Pike County misdemeanor warrant alleging failure to appear on consumption of

alcohol by a minor charges. She posted $150 and was released pending court appearance.

Carl W. Clarkson, 58, Pittsfield was arrested April 6 on a charge of driving under the influence, speeding, improper lane usage, failure or improper signal and operation of an uninsured motor vehicle, He posted $100 and was released pending court appearance.

Donald R. McCallister, 41 Griggsville, was arrested April 6 on a small claims body attachment. He posted $100 and was released pending court appearance.

Tracey L. Campbell, 48, Pittsfield, was arrested April 6 on a Pike County felony warrant alleging failure to appear on a driving under the influence and driving while suspended charge.

She remains lodged in lieu of $150 bond.

Stephen R. Ferguson, 26, Springfield, was arrested April 6 on a Pike County traffic warrant. He remains lodged in the Pike County Jail in lieu of $200 bond.

Brenton J. Noble, 19, Nebo, was arrested April 6 on a Pike County traffic warrant alleging failure to appear. He posted $200 and was released pending court appearance.

Brian A. Martin, 29, Perry, was arrested April 6 on an Massac County traffic warrant. He posted $500 and was released pending court appearance.

Cory D. Howland, 33, Nebo, was arrested April 7 on a Pike County traffic warrant. He posted $300 and was released pending court appearance.

Jerrold E. Lynch, 60, Barry, was arrested April 7 on a misdemeanor Pike County warrant alleging driving while suspended. He remains lodged in lieu of $300 bond.

Thomas D. Spann, 27, Barry, was arrested April 8 on a misdemeanor warrant seeking to revoke probation. He posted $600 and was released pending court appearance.

Darryl W. Bequette, 29, Pleasant Hill, was arrested April 8 on a Pike County traffic warrant. He remains lodged in the Pike County Jail in lieu of $250.

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.

MISCELLAENOUS VIOLATIONS Peggy Sue Doil, New Canton, DOB 8/7/1981 expired registration, nolle prosequi.

Kenneth G. Jacobs, Pittsfield, DOB 2/23/1987, unlicensed, nolle prosequi.

Tanner D. Moss, Pittsfield, DOB 9/9/1996, expired registration, $120 fine.

Brandy E. Schnellbecher, Griggsville, DOB 5/10/1995, operating uninsured motor vehicle, nolle prosequi.

Phoenix S. Stamper, Pittsfield, DOB 2/21/1999, improper traffic lane usage, $120 fine.

Ricky W. Taylor, Pittsfield, DOB 8/5/1959, leaving the scene, $1,192 fine, 12 months supervision.

Charles E. Wager Jr., New Canton, DOB 2/11/1959, expired registration, $120 fine.

Amanda L. Westfall, Griggsville, DOB 7/5/1980 driving on revoked license, nolle prosequi.

Dispositions

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The Barry Fire Department found the house engulfed in flames when they arrived at the Saxbury home. Other fire departments, including Hull-Kinderhook, New Canton, Pittsfield, Baylis, North Pike and Griggsville were called for either water or manpower. The house sat in close proximity to two other residences. The call was received just after 1 a.m. and crews were on the scene until 6:30 a.m.

Ricky L. Allen, Pittsfield, DOB 6/25/1974 was accused Nov. 22, 2016, of one felony count of unlawful manufacture of methamphetamine less than 15 grams. Allen was found guilty and was sentenced March 30 to $4,672 fine and 12 years in DOC, with 128 days credit for time served. One felony count each of unlawful disposal of methamphetamine manufacturing waste and unlawful possession of methamphetamine less than five grams were dismissed.

Dusty L. Embree, Griggsville, DOB 8/1/1995, was accused Dec. 20, 2016, of one felony count each of unlawful possession of methamphetamine between five and 15 grams and unlawful possession of a controlled substance. Embree was found guilty and was sentenced March 30 to $5,949 fine, 24 months probation, 30 hours public service work, and 30 days in jail, with 10 days cred-

it for time served. One felony count of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine between five and 15 grams and one additional felony count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance were dismissed.

Donna K. Harris, Griggsville, DOB 12/16/1961, was accused Jan. 28 of one misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct. Harris was found guilty and was sentenced March 28 to $537 fine and 20 days in jail. One misdemeanor count of battery by making physical contact was dismissed.

Colten J. Hulett, Barry, DOB 5/23/1999, was accused Feb. 6 of one civil count each of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and unlawful possession of cannabis 10 grams or less. Upon judgment of the violations, Hulett was assessed March 27 with a $120 civil fine for each of the two counts.

Police have one suspect; another still at large Warrants were issued last week for two men suspected of possessing methamphetamine. One has been apprehended and the other remains at large.

Patrick Anstedt, 40, Pittsfield, is currently being held in the Lewis County, Mo. jail on unrelated charges. His Pike County charges carry a bond of $10,000 and include a class 3 felony charge of unlawful possession of methamphet-

amine.

Matthew C. Dearing, 37, Quincy is still at large. He, too, is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine. His bond is also $10,000.

The incident evolves from a traffic stop conducted by a Pittsfield City Police officer the evening of Feb. 2.

According to Kenny Yelliott, Pittsfield Police Chief, the officer making

the stop observed behaviors and signs consistent with illegal drug use and requested the drug sniffing canine from the Pike County Sheriff’s Department.

The dog alerted to the odor of illegal drugs, leading to a search of the vehicle which led to the discovery of suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia consistent with methamphetamine use.

The suspected substance

was sent to the Illinois State Police lab for testing and it was confirmed to be methamphetamine.

Once officers had confirmation, arrest warrants were issued.

If anyone has any information about the whereabouts of any wanted individuals, please contact your local police or Pike County CrimeStoppers.

You many be eligible for a reward.

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95 GMC Senoma 170,000.

Runs real well, use no oil, very little rust, newer tires, filer gloss topper, ex. cab, lots of new parts. 217-3274380. Chambersburg, IL. 4.12.17 1994 CHEVROLET van. Top shape. 217-773-2458, 218 E. South St., Mt. Sterling, IL 62353.

FLYNN CUSTOM Farming.

Looking for spring custom/ rentable acreage. $8.75 anhydrous, $10 tillage, $6 spraying. Competitive renting rates. No acreage to small 217-257-7797. 5.10.17

200 BUSINESS Business

FOR RENT - 2 Bedroom House in Jerseyville (West Spruce St.) Washer Dryer Hook Up - Stove - Refrigerator. Nice size yard. References & deposit required. $500 per month. Call or Text 618-946-1034. 4.12.17

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RICK'S LAWN Equipment.

Parts and services for all brands. Tillers, lawn mowers, chain saws, blowers and weedeaters. We sell the best and service the rest. Gravely, Stihl. Zero turn mowers on sale! Pick-up and delivery.

Hwy. 54, west of the Illinois bridge, Louisiana, Mo. 573754-5055. TFN SANDING/STAINING/REFINISHING. Free estimates.

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SELLBEST, 101 W. Quincy St., Griggsville. Quality Used Furniture & AppliancesWashers, Dryers, Freezers, Fridges, Microwave, Electric Stoves, Twin, Full, Queen Beds, New Mattress Sets, Bedroom Furniture, Tables & Chairs, Upholstered Furniture, Tools. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed for lunch 12-1 p.m. Or by appointment. Call 217-242-2252. TFN

300 FARM MARKET FOR SALE- Yearling Angus Bulls. Semen checked. Good dispositions. Rick Waters 217-257-5410. 4.26.17

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Wednesday, April 12, 2017

400D FOR RENT Jersey County

400D FOR RENT Pike County MODERN HOME in the country between Barry and Pittsfield, IL. Three Bedroom, 2 Bath. Asking $850/month.

No inside pets. Deposit required. 217-242-4710. 4.19.17 PITTSFIELD- 1 Bed -1 Bath Apartment - $375/ 2 Bed1 Bath Apartment - $525 Griggsville- Studio/Efficiency apartment - $250/ 1 Bed – 1 Bath Apartment - $300 All units include water, sewer, trash pickup, maintaining the yard/driveway, fridge & stove. Power is your responsibility. All units require a deposit of 1 months’ rent. No Pets! Must pass rental application & background check.

Call Denise or Lee Ann at 618259-1030 Monday-Friday 9am -3pm. You can text Roger @ 618-406-8388. 4.26.17 ONE BEDROOM apartment on the square in Pittsfield.

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

Call 217-491-1014. TFN FIND THE job you've been looking for in The People's Marketplace Classifieds.

400D FOR RENT Pike County UPSTAIRS OFFICE space for rent in Pittsfield, near the square. Just decorated. Call 217-285-4488 and ask for Carolyn. TFN

500 FOR SALE FOR SALE Schwinn Frontier mens mountain bike. $25.

217-285-2553. 4.12.17 KENMORE CHEST freezer4 ft. white- heavy duty. $175.

217-370-0324. TFN BED QUEEN pillowtop mattress set. New in the plastic. $175. Can deliver. 618-7722710. 4.12.17 2002 INT'L Tandem Grain Truck. International 4900.

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

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

600 HELP WANTED FULL TIME AUTO BODY repair tech needed at least two years experience prefer I-car, ASE Certified and/or tech school training. Apply in person at Spencer Auto Body 5074 State Rt. 140 Bethalto, IL. Please call for an appointment at 618-377-2500 Includes wage, vacation benefit package. You may email questions to spencerab@ sbcglobal.net. 4.26.17 DRIVERS CDL-A. $3,000 sign-on! Full benefits. Weekly pay. Midwest runs. Company & OwnerOps! 888-3009935. 5.3.17 READ THE classifieds every week for great details on cars, boats, hunting land and housing! Call and place your ad today.

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

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WAREHOUSE: HIRING event: Friday, 4/14 7am6pm & Saturday, 4/15 7am6pm @ DoubleTree Inn 1973 Craigshire Rd, St. Louis, MO 63146. 1st, 2nd & 3rd Shift, full-time! Excellent hourly pay, full benefits, pension & more! Opportunities for advancement!

Warehouse exp. a plus. For first priority, pre-register by applying: gopenske.com/careers, Job #1703874 Penske Logistics: 855-971-7417. 4.12.17 DRIVERS: $5,000.00 OTR orientation completion bonus! $4,000.00 flatbed!! $3,000.00 Dedicated, regional & point to point lanes!

(New hires guaranteed minimum $$$ week)! 1yr CDL-A: 855-350-5571. 5.3.17 $2500 SIGN on bonus! Regional flatbed drivers wanted, class A CDL required, Flatbed training available, home weekends, Call 800844-2984. 5.24.17 THE PIKE County Senior Citizens Center is looking for an executive director and a janitor. Call 217-285-4969 or come in and fill out an application for employment. 4.12.17 DRIVERS CDL-A: Get home & get paid on all miles! Never touch the freight! No forced dispatch OwnerOps welcome 855-349-5261. 4.26.17 NO TRESPASSING ads are $60 for one year! Call to place yours today. In Calhoun: 618-576-2345; Greene: 217942-9100; Jersey: 618-4981234; Pike: 217-285-2345 and Scott: 217-742-3313.

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PIKE COUNTY deer. Archery/Shotgun. About 230 acres timber/CRP. Need QDMA. Hunt club insured.

No outfitters. $10,000 firm.

217-336-2191. 4.12.17 ATTENTION LANDOWNERS and farmers. Hunting leases wanted, references available.

260-571-5232.

260-578-7661. 4.12.17

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

900C NO TRESPASSING Pike County

1200 SERVICES

MY LAND lo­ cat­ ed in Sec­ tion 18 SW of Pearl is pri­ vate prop­er­ty. Hunt­ing, fish­ ing, trap­ping, tres­pass­ing, for any pur­pose, with­out the writ­ten, signed per­mis­sion of the own­er, is strict­ly for­bid­ den. Vio­ la­ tors will be pros­ e­cut­ed. Ti­mothy Brink­man.

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Cutting Edge Lawn Care serving Pike County & northern Calhoun County. Big or 5.20.17 small mowing/weed-eating ABSOLUTELY NO trespass- jobs. Call Lacy Brown or ing on any ground owned by Ethan Brown at 217-248Double Creek Farms, Inc. 8158. 4.26.17 900A 600 FORESTRY MULCHING. NO TRESPASSING 10.18.17 HELP WANTED Boom spraying. Call Long Calhoun County 1100E Forestry.

618-639-TREE. NO HUNTING or Trespasswww.longforestry.com. 6.28.17 REAL ESTATE ing allowed on 315 acres Scott County property in Batchtown Illi1300 nois owned by Jim and Carol TWO ADJOINING buildings Squires. All violators will be located near a busy intersecWANTED prosecuted. 8.30.17 tion in Winchester, Illinois.

NO TRESPASSING no hunt- Ideal for new business and STANDING TIMBER R. ing on property owned by storage. The north build- McKinnon Logging buying.

Martha Knight (also known ing is 2170 square feet with: Walnut, White Oak, etc. No as Marty Aderton), Lincoln Two offices (16 ft x 13 ft and yard trees. Not affiliated with 10.5 ft x 13.5 ft) A bath and Pleasant Hill McKinnons.

Valley Road, Hardin. 12.6.17 NO TRESPASSING or hunt- storage room (9.5 ft x 8.5 217-242-5401. 8.18.17 ing allowed on the land in ft) Gas forced-air furnace, 1500C Batchtown owned by Steve Central air, 200 amp breaker and Cindy Meszaros. Viola- box, Double doors in back YARD SALE tors will be prosecuted. 5.24.17 for easy loading and unloadJersey County ing. The south building is NO TRESPASSING or hunt- approximately 1175 square YARD SALE April 14, 5 p.m. ing allowed on the land in feet; it is great for a new - 7 p.m. April 15, 8 a.m. Batchtown owned by Marcy business or for use as a stornoon. Girls, boys & womKlockenkemper, Judy Lamer, age room. Two buildings for an's name brand clothing.

Jeremy Russell, Bonnie Ste- one price! The vacant lot to Household items etc. 1206 panek, and Cindy Meszaros. the north could possibly be W. County Rd, Jerseyville.

Violators will be prosecuted. purchased, making a great 4.12.17 5.24.17 addition to the property.

Darrell Moore darrellm@wor1500D 900C rell-landservices.com (217) YARD SALE NO TRESPASSING 473-5486 Worrell Land SerPike County Pike County vices, LLC 2240 West Morton Jacksonville, IL 62650. MOVING SALE Friday, April NO HUNTING or trespass- Office: (217) 245-1618 Fax: 14, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, ing on the Linda Bennett (217) 245-5318 info@worrell- April 15, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. 180 farm, rural Griggsville. Viola- landservices.com TFN Washington Ct., Pittsfield. tors will be prosecuted. 11.2.17 Electric stove, queen bed NO HUNTING or Trespassand 2 chests of drawers, 32" 1200 ing on farm in Pearl, Pike Co. LCD Samsung, microwave, SERVICES owned by Nick and Margaret dining room set, sporting Voke. Trespassers will be equipment, memorabilia, YARDS WANTED. Workman autographs, art prints, coin prosecuted. 3.7.18 GREAT JOBS start here! Look Lawn Service. 217.430.5178. collectibles, much more. 4.12.17 here every week for new, ex- Experienced. Insured. Pro- YARD SALE season is here! citing careers! The People's fessional Services @ reason- Place your ad with us! 20 able rate. Like our Facebook words for only $6 Marketplace Classifieds! page. FREE ESTIMATES. 4.26.17

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Public Auction Date: Saturday April 22, 2017 At 10:00 AM Location: 702 Maple Street, Carrollton, IL 62016 Go South of Square Two Blocks On Hwy 67 Turn West On Maple Street. Watch For Sale Markers.

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Magic Chef Refrigerator; Frigidaire Elect. Stove; Chest Freezer; Table w/ 4 Chairs; Pedestal Dining Table; Ladder Back Cain Btm Chairs; Antique Highchair; Secretary; Cradle; Hope Chest; Grandfather Clock; Metal Bed; Single Beds; Chest of Drawers; Stroller; Childs Table; Jennylynn Bed; Wicker Furniture; Doll Houses; Chimney Cabinet; Oval Table; Bench; Storage Cabinets; Costume Jewelry; Knick Knacks; Old Wood Rocker; Shelves; Antique Settee; Homemade Quilts; Old Dolls; Indian Relics; Quilting Books; Book Shelves; Snow Globes; Carnival Glass; Home & Garden Dishes; Old Bottles; Kerosene Lamps; Lots of Sewing Materials; Misc.

Dishes, Pots & Pans; Kitchen Utensils; Lawn Ornaments; Yard Cart; Push Garden Plow; Old Wash Tub; Trellis; Alum. Step Ladder; Riding Mower; Push Mower; Hand & Garden Tools; 12 x 16 Carport; Several Wagon Loads of Collectables; Copper Wash Tub; Old Crocks; Antique Toys; Old Books & Bibles; OWNER: Sylvia Crawford 702 Maple Street, Carrollton IL. 62016

Auctioneers Jerry Joyce LN.# 440.000186 (217) 368-2300 (217) 248-4073 Mark Pennell L.N. # 440.000552 (217) 243-1455 Larry Derricks LN.# 440.000206 (217) 243-4095 (217) 370-7007

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BUSINESS AND STORAGE BUILDING - WINCHESTER

Two adjoining buildings located near a busy intersection in Winchester, Illinois.

Ideal for new business and storage. The north building is 2170 square feet with: • Two offices (16 ft x 13 ft and 10.5 ft x 13.5 ft) • A bath and storage room (9.5 ft x 8.5 ft) • Gas forced-air furnace • Central air • 200 amp breaker box • Double doors in back for easy loading and unloading.

The south building is approximately 1175 square feet; it is great for a new business or for use as a storage room. Two buildings for one price! The vacant lot to the north could possibly be purchased, making a great addition to the property.

Worrell Land Services, LLC Darrell Moore darrellm@worrell-landservices.com 2240 West Morton Jacksonville, IL 62650 (217) 473-5486 Office: (217) 245-1618 Fax: (217) 245-5318 info@worrell-landservices.com

16-080476

Commonly known as 613 Burke Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS

Permanent Index No.: 04-886-009-00 Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY Residential

CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC PLAINTIFF, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GREENE COUNTY, ILLINOIS FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF WINCHESTER, a division of the First National Bank of Beardstown, Plaintiff, vs. No. 16-CH-12 BRENNAN R. DAVIDSON, CARISA J. DAVIDSON, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the Judgment of Foreclosure entered on January 17, 2017, Sheriff Rob McMillen or his deputy will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder the premises involved herein on April 25, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in the main hallway of the Greene County Courthouse, 519 North Main Street, Carrollton, Illinois. The following information is given concerning said sale: A. Person to contact for information regarding the real estate: Harold L. Gates, First National Bank of Winchester, 26 West Cherry Street, Winchester, Illinois, 62694, telephone (217) 742-3134.

B. Common address of each property: Tract 1. Rural Route 3, Box 30, Roodhouse, Illinois, 62082.

Tract 2. 131 South Hancock Street, White Hall, Illinois, 62092.

D. Tract 1 is improved with a singlefamily residence and additional buildings.

There is a mobile home located on Tract 2, which is not being sold as part of the foreclosure sale.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SCOTT COUNTY - WINCHESTER, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. 16 CH 00006 Tina Lamb n/k/a Tina M. Lashbrook; et. al.

DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 3/6/2017, the Sheriff of Scott County, Illinois will on 5/23/17 at the hour of 10:00AM at Scott County Courthouse 35 East Market Winchester, IL 62694, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Scott and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 02-15-108-028-0000 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 221 N. Stanton Street Bluffs, IL 62621 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

E. The real estate may be inspected prior to the sale by contacting Harold L. Gates.

F. The time and place of the sale are as stated above.

G. The terms of the sale are that the purchaser or purchasers will pay ten percent (10%) of the purchase price for each parcel on the day of sale, execute a purchase agreement, and pay the balance due within forty-five (45) days; payment shall be by cash or certified funds; title insurance will be provided to the purchaser or purchasers in the amount of the purchase price; the purchaser or purchasers will assume and pay all real estate taxes and assessments for the years 2014, 2016 and 2017 and all subsequent years. The sale of Tract 2 is subject to the rights and interests of the owners of the mobile home and the rights and interests of those holding a security interest in the mobile home. The sale of each tract is subject to confirmation by the Circuit Court of Greene County, Illinois in the above-referenced case.

H. The case title, case number and court in which the foreclosure was filed are as shown above.

First National Bank of Winchester, a Division of the First National Bank of Beardstown, Plaintiff, By: Rammelkamp Bradney, P.C., Its attorneys, By: H. Allen Yow, Counsel Attorneys for Plaintiff: Rammelkamp Bradney, P.C. H. Allen Yow, Counsel 232 West State Street, P.O. Box 550 Jacksonville, Illinois, 62651 Telephone: (217) 245-6177 Fax: (217) 243-7322 Email: ayow@rblawyers.net

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The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

-vs- 16CH 39 MARK S. MARSHALL, II; HELENA E. MARSHALL; DEFENDANTS

The judgment amount was $140,717.27. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on December 12, 2016; Mark Kallal, Sheriff, 201 West Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052, will on April 26, 2017 at 10:00 AM, at Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Jersey County, Illinois.

For Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 ILNOTICES@logs.com (847) 291-1717 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I717941

Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages.

The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court.

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Said property is legally described as follows:

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-16-14453.

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

in ‚“as is‚“ condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (“FANNIE MAE‚”), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, PLAINTIFF vs. 16CH 18 AMY S. RAFTERY A/K/A AMY S. THRONE; DEFENDANT Address: 1065 Mason Street Barry, IL 62312 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 6, 2017, I, Sheriff of Pike County, Illinois, will on May 5, 2017 at the hour of 9:00 AM at the in the lower courtroom of the Pike County Courthouse, 100 E. Washington, Pittsfield, IL , or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Pike, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: COMMON ADDRESS: 1065 Mason Street, Barry, IL 62312 P.I.N.: 46-090-09 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $56,017.58 Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTY, PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. 16 CH 00022 Judith R. Rennecker; et. al.

DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 1/6/2017, the Sheriff of Pike County, Illinois will on 5/19/17 at the hour of 9:00AM at Pike County Courthouse 100 East Washington Street 2nd Floor Courtroom of courthouse Pittsfield, IL 62363, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Pike and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 53-026-03 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 511 E. Perry Street Pittsfield, IL 62363 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-16-11939.

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NOTICE OF SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CARROLLTON, GREENE COUNTY, ILLINOIS TOWN AND COUNTRY BANC MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC., Plaintiff,

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

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

vs. 16CH 18

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If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4).

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Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff‚‘s attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312-541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 16-3747.

Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Email: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg. com Ph. 312-541-9710 / Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 16-3747 I719096 4.12.17, 4.19.17, 4.26.17

HERSCHEL L. TUPPER AKA H. L. TUPPER and LVNV FUNDING LLC, Defendants.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 209 WEST NORTH ROODHOUSE, IL 62082 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on January 5, 2017, the following described real estate, to-wit: Permanent Index Number: 08-22-18102-003 Permanent Index Number: 08-22-18102-003M Commonly known as: 209 West North, Roodhouse, IL 62082 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on May 2, 2017, at 9:00 AM, the south end of the Greene County Courthouse Lobby, Carrollton, Illinois.

The Judgment amount is $23,586.09.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Greene County.

No third party checks will be accepted.

The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

For information contact Plaintiff’s Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1).

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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Wednesday, April 12, 2016

NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on April 5, 2017 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 MVP Plants and Produce Supply, located at 201 Naples St., Perry, IL 62362.

Dated this 5th day of April, 2017 Donnie Apps COUNTY CLERK 4.12.17, 4.19.17, 4.26.17

CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of MILDRED M. WENDORFF of Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on March 30th, 2017, to CHRISTOPHER M. BROWN, 614 Willow Street, Pittsfield, Illinois 62363, as EXECUTOR whose attorney is Charles H. Burch; PO Box 370; Hardin, Illinois 62047.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at Pike County Courthouse, 121 East Washington Street, Pittsfield, Illinois 62363 or with the representative, or both, on or before October 5, 2017, and any claim not filed on or before that date is barred.

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

March 30th, 2017 Date

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Pittsfield, Illinois

NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, In Probate ESTATE OF MILDRED M. WENDORFF Deceased 2017-P-12

Pike Press

PUBLIC NOTICE

PITTSFIELD CLEAN-UP DAYS

Pursuant to Section 17-40 of the Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/17-40), the percentage to be added to the assessed valuation of locally assessed property other than that assessed under Sections 10-110 through 10-140 and 10-170 through 10200 of the Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/10-110 through 10140 and 10-170 through 10-200) in Pike County as certified by the Department of Revenue for the assessment year 2016 is 0.00% by the application of an equalization factor of 1.0000.

APRIL 22 THROUGH APRIL 29, 2017 ITEMS MAY BE TAKEN TO THE CITY OF PITTSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING AT 735 NORTH MONROE STREET HOURS ARE: MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 7 A.M. TO 7 P.M. SATURDAYS 7 A.M. TO 4 P.M.

Constance Beard Director 4.12.17

No hazardous materials, asbestos, pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, petroleum products, household and industrial chemicals, paint, anything flammable, yard waste or brush, garbage and tires.

FOR CITY OF PITTSFIELD RESIDENTS ONLY PLEASE BRING PROOF OF RESIDENCY

INCOME-BASED APARTMENTS FOR EVERYONE

ORDINANCE REGARDING ACCUMULATION OF LITTER WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED AFTER THE FREE CITY-WIDE CLEAN UP DAYS 4.12.17

Debbie Dugan Clerk of the Circuit Court

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

BY: Charles H. Burch Attorney

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This Instrument Prepared by: Burch Law Office, P.C. Charles H. Burch P.O.Box 370 Hardin, Illinois 62047 618-576-2772/618-576-2277

PLEASE CALL 217-407-0707 or apply online at www.pikehousing.com

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 8TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTY PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (“FANNIE MAE‚“), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, PLAINTIFF vs. 16CH 18 AMY S. RAFTERY A/K/A AMY S. THRONE; DEFENDANT Address: 1065 Mason Street Barry, IL 62312 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 6, 2017, I, Sheriff of Pike County, Illinois, will on May 5, 2017 at the hour of 9:00 AM at the in the lower courtroom of the Pike County Courthouse, 100 E. Washington, Pittsfield, IL , or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Pike, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT THREE (3) IN BLOCK EIGHT (8) OF BROWNS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF BARRY, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF PIKE, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 1065 Mason Street, Barry, IL 62312 P.I.N.: 46-090-09 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $56,017.58 Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and

is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “as is” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312-541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 16-3747.

Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Email: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg. com Ph. 312-541-9710 / Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 16-3747 I719096 4.12.17, 4.19.17, 4.26.17

Seasonal Maintenance Tech Pike County Housing Authority is looking for a motivated self-starter to hire as a Seasonal Maintenance Technician 1. This position primarily involves maintaining the authority’s grounds to keep them groomed and free of debris and litter, but in down time may also include assisting with completion of work orders, cleaning/repair of vacant units, completing preventative maintenance, cleaning common areas, etc. Seeking individuals who have knowledge and ability to safely use tools & equipment needed to perform these duties. Further skills desired include experience in plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, exterior maintenance, painting, tiling, etc.

Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with a diverse population is a must. Valid license and reliable transportation to/from work required.

Shift is 40 hours per week, with night/weekend work required on occasion, and is expected to last until October/November 2017. Above job description is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties. Starting rate of pay is $11.00/hour with no benefits. You may pick up an application anytime during office hours at our office address below or can print one online at www.pikehousing.com/employment. Applications may be returned to our office by mail, fax, or in person. We retain all received applications for a period of one year. PCHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please send resume or return applications to: Pike County Housing Authority Attn: Chris Bruns, Executive Director 838 Mason Street, P.O. Box 123 Barry, IL 62312.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTY, PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. 16 CH 00022 Judith R. Rennecker; et. al.

DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 1/6/2017, the Sheriff of Pike County, Illinois will on 5/19/17 at the hour of 9:00AM at Pike County Courthouse 100 East Washington Street 2nd Floor Courtroom of courthouse Pittsfield, IL 62363, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Pike and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 10 IN GREEN BARBER’S SUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOT 5, NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 3 WEST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF PIKE, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 53-026-03 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 511 E. Perry Street Pittsfield, IL 62363 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale

without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-16-11939.

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TAKING OFFERS SOLD ON THE FOLLOWING: SOLD D 206SE. • 208 E. Quincy OLQuincy Beautiful 3 bedroom, bath withClay large utility room D home 300 • 301 Lopen O2Clay SHas and 1 car garage. floor plan and nice view.

Desirable204 location close andPearl park! $85,000.

College • 304 St. D to school L SO NEW LISTING: Great starter home or retirement home 204 Fairgrounds located on 2 lots at 605 Commerce St. in Pleasant Hill!

Living room, dining room, in kitchen, 2 BR, utility room and Cabin Belleview bath. Fully furnished. Move right in! SALE PENDING PRICES WILL NEVER BE LOWER! MUST SEE! Stately, older home located on 2 lots in Pleasant Hill!

DownstairsTAKE featuresADVANTAGE foyer, formal living room, dining room OF formal THESE (or den), library, kitchen, 1 bedroom and 1 bath. Upstairs has 3 BR and bath.REMAINING Beautiful woodwork. HOUSES! Detached 3 car garage.

MAJOR REDUCTION IN PRICE!

Capps Real Estate 205 E. Quincy St. Pleasant Hill, IL Judy Capps/Managing Broker Cell: 217-242-0001 Office: 217-734-2327

Lynne Springer/Broker Cell: 217-430-3739 lspringer3739@gmail.com

Email: cappsrealestate@outlook.com

Rick Barton

Robin Callihan

(217) 473-8303 Managing Broker

(217) 370-3451 Broker Associate

OFFICE: (217) 285-2400 103 N. Madison, Pittsfield, IL 62363 www.barton-homes.com EQUAL HOUSING EQUAL

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New Listing: 305 Clarksville Rd, Pittsfield 1.5 story home located close to schools. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, & main floor laundry.

Detached 2 car garage.

Priced to sell. $79,900 New Listing: 313 N. Pearl St, Griggsville: Attractive ranch home located on quiet street. Good size lot with privacy fence and an nice deck.

Full basement (partial finished) with bathroom.

30 x 30 insulated garage.

Must see! $76,000 327 Sycamore St, Pittsfield: Well loved and move in ready brick ranch home. Nice kitchen with eat-in area, 3 bedrooms, and 1.5 baths. Full basement, attached garage, & covered patio.

REDUCED to $119,900 Immediate Possession!

631 N. Jackson St, Pittsfield: Affordable family home with updated kitchen. Family room with fireplace, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, & more. Detached 1 car garage. $64,500 229 4th Street, Rockport: Small town living with a country feel. This property has much to offer. Partial finished basement with family room, floored attic area (room for storage or expansion), and 2 baths. Wood furnace/High Effect Elect Heat Pump and central air.

Attractive open front shed.( 32 x 27) Call for a showing. $65,000 604 Grand St, Barry: Cozy 2-3 bedroom home with fenced yard and detached 1 car garage. Central air and kitchen appliances to convey. Cheaper than rent. $39,900 587 Davis St, Barry: Lots and Lots of nice upgrades. Very attractive 1.5 story home with nice kitchen, 2.5 baths, main floor laundry, & a mud room. Fenced rear yard and 2 car garage. Must see to appreciate. Priced to sell! $68,500 305 S. Congress St, Perry: Split level home located at edge of town.

Roomy master bedroom with big closet. Open floor plan, updated windows, & kitchen appliances. Lower level has bedroom, family room, & laundry area. Deck, storage shed, & partial fenced yard. $52,000 209 N. Union St, Griggsville: Spacious 3 bedroom ranch home on big lot located close to school. Garage is every man’s dream..insulated & heated! Call for your showing. $69,900 190 E. Farmers St, New Canton: 3 bedroom, 2 bath manufactured home.

820 Cherry St, Quincy: 4 plex priced to sell. $29,900

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Opportunity is knocking. Whether you are looking to buy or sell your home, trust the experts with over 30 years in the business.

It’s time to make your move to Barton and Associates.

Call 217-285-2400 Pittsfield: 327 Sycamore St. Quality 3 bedroom, 1 ½ bath brick ranch read to move right into. Beautiful kitchen, newer windows, full waterproofed basement, garage, nice covered back patio and much more. Several appliances convey. $129,900

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Pittsfield: 631 N. Jackson St. Lots of room in this 3 bedroom, 1 ½ bath home with unique 2nd level, central air, loads of kitchen cabinets, nice yard and an oversized 1 car garage. $64,900 Pittsfield: 420 N. Dutton St. Older, very clean and well kept, Cape Cod. Features 2 bedrooms, updated windows and furnace, central air, Spotless basement, and most appliances including nice washer and dryer. Carport and priced at $48,500. NO DOWNPAYMENT TO QUALIFIED. Rockport: 4th Street. A must see 3 bedroom home with room to expand in the floored attic. 2 full baths, formal dining room, beautiful woodwork, super nice kitchen, supplemental wood heat, and a large yard for kids and garden. Even has a 27 x 32 open faced garage. $65,000 Barry: 664 Grand St. 2-3 bedroom single story home with fenced in yard, garage, and nice lot. Affordable living probably cheaper than rent. Call on this one today! $39,900 Barry: 587 Davis St. Lots of Street appeal with this nice 2 story home on corner lot. Features include a large kitchen with lots of cabinets, 2+ baths, central air, 2 car garage, fenced yard and a 2 car garage. A must see. $68,500 Griggsville: 209 N. Union St. Spacious 3 bedroom ranch style home on nice lot. Features 3 bedrooms, central air, several updates and a 2 car garage. ONLY $69,000 Perry: 205 S. Congress St. attractive bi-level home at edge of town.

Has an open floor plan and a basement with an extra basement and rec. room. See this! REDUCED to $52,000 New Canton: 190 Farmers St. Nothing to do but move into this 3 bedroom manu. Home with 2 baths and covered porch. Really, ready for new owner and your payments would be cheaper than rent. $36,500 Quincy: 832 Cherry St. This 4-plex apartment building will provide a great return on your investment once some TLC is done. Separate utilities and off street parking. $36,900 Pittsfield: 3 bedroom country LDjust east of Pittsfield. 2 baths, central SOhome air, fireplace and on nearly 4 acres.

Quincy: 1260 Hampshire Investment property.

LD SOSt. Quincy: 625 Jefferson St. First time buyers or the smart investor. This 3 bedroom ranch style homeSO won’tLD last.

Detroit: 404 Main St. SO Fixer-upper LD3 bedroom, one car garage an big lot.

Milton: 588 Elm St. 1 ½ story 3 bedroom home on a big lot. Has an SOLD attached garage.

Hamburg: Beautiful 3 bedroom home on nearly 5 acres. Very good LDfireplace and much more. condition with a full finished SO basement, Mid $100’s

sted u r T l a c o L Your uying B r o f e c r Resou Land g n i ll e S d n a We have many buyers looking for land in this area & we are in need of property to sell!

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PIKE COUNTY, IL 72 Acres Tons of investment potential! Located close to Pittsfield!

143 Acres Well Managed Hunting Property Located Close To Pittsfield!

82 Acres Executive Country Home & Incredible Farm!

135 Acres Located In Western Pike County! Excellent Hunting Property!

PRICE REDUCED: 197 Acres Great farm with cabin located in Southern Pike County! $4,200/acre (Including Cabin) 70 Acres Located in Western Pike County *in cooperation with Pike County PENDING Real Estate 100 Acres Excellent Western Pike County Farm, Borders large managed properties! $4,500/acre 84 Acres Excellent Hunting Property With Nice Income From Crops & CRP. $3,290/acre 213 Acres Located In Southern Pike County, Prime Hunting!

PENDING 45 Acres Great Hunting Farm SOLD Located At The End Of A Dead End Road!

40 Acres With Home Excellent hunting property with nice home SOLD 44 Acres All timber farm at theSOLD end of a dead end road!

CALHOUN COUNTY, IL 5 Acres Affordable small hunting tract $3,630/acre 64.5 Acres Great hunting along the Illinois River Bluffs! $2,790/acre 19.2 Acres Great building SOLD site or small getaway farm! $3,500/acre 79 Acres InvestmentSOLD Property With Great Hunting 88 Acres Great Calhoun County recreational property!

SOLD 550 Acres Unbelievable Recreational Property!

SOLD ADAMS COUNTY, ILLINOIS 305 Acres Turnkey Hunting & Fishing Property With Cabin! $1,216,950 13 Acres Great Building Site / Investment Property Located Close To Quincy! $109,000 33 Acres 14 Ac. Tillable, Located in MS River Bottoms, Great Duck Hunting Potential $3,490/acre *broker owned 140 Acres Class A Tillable Soils! 120 Acres Tillable!

SOLD 159 Acres Nice property with 65 tillable acres SOLD JERSEY COUNTY, IL 40 Acres Excellent Building Site With Newer Metal Building $199,000 PRICE REDUCED: 105 Acres Big Timber With Great 4 Wheeler Paths & Newly Cleared Food Plots $2,950/acre 20 Acres Excellent Hunting Property Bordered By Big Timber PENDING 65 Acres Great Big Timber Farm Along Macoupin Creek!

PENDING MACOUPIN COUNTY, IL SOLD 110 Acres Excellent All Around Hunting Tract 9 Acres Great BuildingSOLD Site With Newer Metal Shed 83 Acres Affordable Hunting Tract With Big Timber $2,650/Acre SOLD HANCOCK COUNTY, IL PRICE REDUCED: 55 Acres Well-balanced hunting property with income! $3,090/acre PRICE REDUCED: 41 Acres All timber property, Excellent hunting! $2,740/ acre MCDONOUGH COUNTY, IL 38 Acres Great Income Producer / Building Site, Close To Spring Lake $225,000 SCHUYLER COUNTY, IL 217 Acres Excellent Recreational Property Located Along The La Moine River SOLD $1,800/acre 50 Acres RecreationalSOLD Property Close To State Park KNOX COUNTY, MO 40 Acres Quality Hunting Farm With Proven History *broker owned SOLD RALLS COUNTY, MO 6 Acres & Rustic Log Home, Close to New London, MO $160,000 SOLD 43 Acres &SOLD beautiful log home

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REAL ESTATES RATES ARE STILL LOW MAKING THIS A GREAT TIME TO BUY CED OR SELL. AS ALWAYS, WE PRESCREEN REDU PROSPECTS AND STRIVE TO ONLY LET QUALIFIED BUYERS IN YOUR HOME. THIS SAVES YOU AND US VALUABLE TIME. CALL ROBIN (217 370 3451) OR RICK (217 473 8303) TO GET STARTED ON YOUR PATH TO ACCOMPLISH YOUR REAL ESTATE GOALS.

27542 US HWY. 54, GRIGGSVILLE: 31099 JIM TOWN HOLLOW RD., 23616 460TH ST., PITTSFIELD: 3,555 6800 sq. ft. Exquisite country home ROCKPORT: 4000 sq. ft. 4 BR, 4 BA sq. ft. 5 BR, 3 BA, 20 acres. with 82 acres. Broker owned.

Broker Owned. on 10 acres. Call Kate Marable.

$1,250,000

$389,000

$379,000

19671 US HWY. 54, SUMMER HILL: 4400 sq. ft. 4 BR, 3 BA. Call Kate Marable.

$287,500

SOLD 2701 MONROE ST., QUINCY: ONE CHRISTINE COURT, PITTSFIELD: 4 2106 sq. ft. 3 BR, 2 BA. Call 17916 369TH AVE., PLEASANT HILL: 3 BR, 2 BA, newer home BR, 3 BA. Call Charlene Anderson.

Harrison Lane. with 2 acres. Call Elaine Hoaglin.

$285,500

$179,900

$158,000

690 WALNUT ST., PITTSFIELD: 3 BR, 2 BA, great home in a great neighborhood. Call Elaine Hoaglin.

$119,500

PENDING PENDING 13 ACRES, LORRAINE, IL: Great 18084 HWY. 96, ROCKPORT: 727 W. WASHINGTON, PITTS2523 sq. ft. 3 BR, 2 BA. Call FIELD: 1611 sq. ft. 3 BR, 2 BA. place to build by Quincy.

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$109,000

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$92,500

734 W. JEFFERSON ST., PITTSFIELD: 975 sq. ft. 3 BR, 2 BA. Call Judy Douglas.

$76,900

PENDING 110 W. QUINCY ST., KINDERHOOK: 327 CROSSMAN LN., PITTSFIELD: 24228 US HWY. 54., PITTSFIELD: 130 W. FAYETTE ST., PITTSFIELD: 1700 sq. ft. Turnkey commerical prop- 2 BR, 1 BA, nice move in ready Incredible commercial building Excellent corner lot with older home! Call Elaine Hoaglin. site. Call Elaine Hoaglin. erty. Call Harrison Lane. home. Call Charlene Anderson.

$75,000

$65,500

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PENDING 204 S. FEDERAL ST., GRIGGS- 326 E. FAYETTE/129 S. ILLINOIS 265 E. HWY. 106, HULL: 2 BR, 1 VILLE: Great price on a fixer-up- ST.: 2 lots in Pittsfield. per home. Call Elaine Hoaglin. Call Charlene Anderson BA, fixer-upper house!

Call Harrison Lane. $19,000

$39,900

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Pittsfield, Illinois

Bradshaw family, JWCC have worked together When you look at many of the milestones in the 42-year history of John Wood Community College, especially in the southeastern portion of its district, it is likely a member of the Fred and Carole Bradshaw family was part of them.

From JWCC’s founding in 1974 to the latest project to expand programs and services at the future Southeast Education Center, the respected farming family has contributed to the growth of JWCC as supporters, administrators and students because they recognize the value of having a college facility in their community.

In the late 1970s, Fred Bradshaw was chair of the non-profit Orr Corporation that worked with JWCC, University of Illinois and public officials to forge a historic agreement to create a facility near Perry for both institutions to share for agricultural research and education purposes. Since its opening in 1981, the JWCC Agricultural Education Center/University of Illinois Orr Research Farm has been home to thousands of students pursuing careers in the industry.

“Looking back, I really am proud to have played a part in making the facility a reality,” Fred said. “Folks at JWCC like Paul Heath and Larry Fischer saw the value in the partnership, and even today the ag center continues to be one of the few facilities shared by a major state university and a community college.”

After blazing a trail for JWCC ag students with Illinois’ premiere university, Bradshaw started down the path of ensuring all John Wood students’ credits would transfer statewide with former JWCC Dean of Instruction Dr. Veldon Law. “In the early days of

the college, we were made aware of the issues students had when they transferred to four-year universities in other parts of the state,” Fred remembered. “They were losing credits, sometimes adding a year to their degree.”

JWCC catalogs and course syllabi in hand, Bradshaw and Law drove to the State Board of Education Office in Springfield to prove students were receiving the same quality instruction in their first two years at JWCC to ensure credits would transfer across the state.

“Today we take for granted that JWCC credits are accepted everywhere, but the transfer business was much harder back then,” he said.

Following a career as a teacher for Griggsville High School, Carole Bradshaw became a stay-at-home mother to her and Fred’s three sons, Jeff, Eric and Matt. The boys were all in school in 1979 when Carole saw an advertisement for a JWCC advisor to serve students in Pittsfield when the college began operations at the Old East School. Shortly after responding to the ad, she began to serve some of the first students in the southeastern portion of the JWCC district.

“When we first opened, we only offered open learning classes at night, and didn’t have any computers back then,” Carole remembered.

“I saw the facility expand and evolve quite a bit. At first, we mostly served adult students. Slowly we began to see more traditional age students, started a full regimen of general education classes during the day, and later offered the beginnings of the first online classes.”

As JWCC’s presence and offerings grew in the area, so did Carole’s responsibilities. She became coordinator

of the facility and retired as director of the Pittsfield Education Center in 2001.

“It was tremendous to be part of John Wood’s efforts,” Carole said. “It’s hard to imagine this community without the college now.”

When the time came for Fred’s and Carole’s sons to enter college, they were proud to know that their work had given their children the choice to pursue post-secondary education close to home.

“We gave them a choice, and they chose to start right here at home,” Carole said.

The Bradshaw’s eldest son, Jeff, knew he would continue the family’s tradition of working in the field of agriculture and completed his associate degree in agriculture at JWCC and later went to Southern Illinois University-Carbondale to earn a bachelor’s degree.

Today he lives in Indianapolis and is a midwest account manager for Syngenta, an agrochemical company.

Eric Bradshaw earned his associate degree in agriculture from JWCC by taking classes at the College’s Agricultural and Pittsfield Education centers. He transferred to Western Illinois University to complete his bachelor’s degree and now owns Bradshaw Grain Farms in Griggsville.

Matt Bradshaw continued the family’s legacy at JWCC by earning his associate degree in agriculture before transferring to Texas A & M University to complete his bachelor’s degree.

Matt also returned to Pike County and owns Bradshaw Custom Pumping, and farms in Griggsville.

“We are so grateful all three boys started their college education here and all successfully transferred their credits to four-year schools, even Texas A & M,” Carole

said. “It’s also rewarding to see them return to their home communities, like so many other John Wood grads, to help the area grow.”

In 2016 when JWCC launched the Serving the Southeast Campaign for an expanded facility, it was only natural for the Bradshaws to support the effort.

“All three of our sons started their education here and even Fred and I have taken classes for fun and personal enrichment,” Carole said. “John Wood has impacted our family in so many ways.”

The Bradshaws hope their friends and neighbors feel the same way.

“Without John Wood, there would be a void of opportunity here… it adds a vibrancy to the community, and I think people are supporting this campaign because they see the need and the advantage of having the college here,” Carole said.

When JWCC opens the doors of the new Southeast Education Center in the Fall of 2017, the Bradshaws envision more residents benefitting from added opportunities.

“We expect John Wood to continue to be the community’s partner,” Fred said.

“Students of all kinds should benefit from the college’s presence. General education courses to transfer to other colleges, opportunities for adults to retrain and enhance job skills, dual credit for high school students, vocational training, seminars to help the business community and paths for disadvantaged citizens to raise their standard of living… the impacts are far reaching.”

Carole shared that when she looks around the community and sees former JWCC students teaching and being successful in professional jobs, it is a rewarding

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Fred and Carole Bradshaw of rural Griggsville check out the fundraising progress at the new John Wood Community College facility set to open this fall near Pittsfield.

feeling to know that her family, and hundreds of other JWCC supporters and alumni, played even a small role in their success.

That’s why she feels the Serving the Southeast campaign has had a successful start and hopes the support will grow as JWCC continues to provide educational opportunities and services to the community.

“This new center is truly ‘our college’ and I think more and more people are identifying with that,” she said.

Fred agrees. “John Wood has made an affordable education convenient for a lot of people around here and they want to see that continue,” he said.

JWCC’s Serving the Southeast Campaign continues to accept donations to reach its $200,000 goal to provide technology, furnishings and equipment for the future Southeast Education Center. Donors interested in supporting the campaign may contact Barbara Holthaus, executive director of the JWCC Foundation, at 217.641.4104 or bholthaus@ jwcc.edu. All gifts to the JWCC Foundation in sup-

port of the campaign are taxdeductible.

The Southeastern portion of JWCC’s district includes Pike County and portions of Cass, Calhoun, Morgan and Scott counties.

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When Michelle Smith wanted to do something special for Donate Life Month and since the colors for the cause are green and blue, Smith went to her bestie, Nickie Johns of Royal Spa in Pleasant Hill, for her new look. Smith had a lung transplant in December.

Celebrating life with a new look

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Michelle Smith has battled cystic fibrosis since birth. She is now 24 and facing life with a brighter future because of a lung transplant.

“My parents knew when I was two weeks old,” Smith said.

But, Barb Reinhardt, Smith’s aunt, said Michelle’s health problems started even earlier.

“She had a bowel blockage and was sent to Peoria St. Francis,” Reinhardt said.

‘They were able to treat the blockage without surgery, but discovered the CF.” Although the disease is characteristically genetic, neither Smith nor Reinhardt know of any other relatives to have it.

Michelle was able to manage her disease and had even started taking classes at Quincy University, where she had a full scholarship.

“But the physical pressures got to be too much for her and she wasn’t able to continue,” Reinhardt said.

Last fall her condition worsened.

She was hospitalized late October-early November and doctors were recommending she be put on a transplant evaluation program. The program was to start after Thanksgiving.

“But I got really sick Nov. 13,” Smith said. “I was airlifted to Barnes and put on a ventilator that same day. Ten days later I had a trach inserted. I was in ICU for two weeks.”

Because of the rapid decline in her health, Smith was moved up on the transplant list. Dec. 15 she received the lungs of a 21-year-old female.

“That’s all I know about her,” Smith said.

Reinhardt explained Smith can write a letter expressing the desire to meet her donor’s family. She will give the letter to her caseworker who will pass it along to the family, who makes the decision to meet with Smith or not.

After spending the five months in the hospital and transplant center, Smith has gotten the last few weekends “off” and has returned to Pittsfield to visit her family and dogs.

Smith is making improvement by leaps and bounds.

The first few weeks after surgery she had little appetite and needed help breathing.

“She has gained 15 pounds. since the surgery,” Reinhardt said. “She has some restrictions about what she can eat.

No foods from a buffet or anything that has sat out for two hours, deli meat has to be warmed, no pomegranates or passion fruit. She has to follow the same diet that anyone

Pike Press

How the new look happened.

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press After several months in the hospital as a transplant patient, Michelle Smith knew she wanted a new, fresh look.

She called her best friend and regular hair-dresser, Nickie Johns of Royal Spa in Pleasant Hill.

“She called me and said she wanted her hair colored and I said come right now,” Johns said. “She was on her way home for a weekend visit from the hospital and her family brought her here first.

She was in pajama pants.”

But what Smith wanted wasn’t just a cut and a traditional color.

“Blue and green are the colors for Donate for Life Month,” Smith said. “I wanted to do those for my hair to spread the word.”

Johns was not intimidated

by Smith’s request at all.

The result was very satisfactory to both the hair dresser and the client.

“I love it,” Smith said. “I will keep it this way until it fades and then I will get something else. I just want to spread awareness.”

Johns said she has never seen such a smile from a client as she did when Smith saw the finished product.

“We both cried. I do a lot of fashion colors,” Johns said.

“She said make me look like a mermaid and I did.”

Johns said “fashion colors” are very popular now and are being more accepted in the work place than previously and says she probably averages one a day either full color or highlights.

“My older clients are now asking for silver,” Johns said.

“It’s a great way to express yourself. with a compromised immune system would follow.”

Smith is anxious to get started back with a healthy life. She meets with counselors April 17 to start making plans for her discharge. The number of medicines she will have to take for the rest of her life is staggering but Smith knows it is a small price to pay for the gift she was given.

Her plans include moving in with the Reinhardts for a while to get stronger and eventually resume taking classes, even if online, and earning her degree in journalism.

Smith says she feels pretty and hopes people ask her about her hair.

“Then I can tell them I did it for Donate Life Month,” she said.

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

NEW LISTING - Pike County 276 acres +/- Flint TWP. Huge hunting farm adjoining Ray Norbut state property with 80 acres CRP and the balance in big timber.

NEW LISTING - Pike County 230 acres +/- Derry TWP. Excellent hunting farm with 44 acres CRP, approximately 60 acres tillable and the balance in timber with 4 acre lake.

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

NEW LISTING - Pike County 320 acres +/- Derry TWP. Beautiful recreational farm with 160 acres tillable/CRP with a 4 acre lake.

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

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

Calhoun County 80 acres +/- Hardin TWP. Excellent hunting farm with 15 acres tillable.

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

Pike County 162 acres +/- Montezuma TWP. Beautiful investment farm with excellent tillable dirt, awesome deer hunting, and an older farmhouse and barn.

Pike County 135 acres +/- Pleasant Vale TWP. Awesome hunting property with 35 acres tillable in secluded location.

Pike County 113 acres +/- Pleasant Hill TWP. 3BR 2BA house sitting on 7 acre lake with great hunting and nice mix of timber, tillable and CRP. PRICE REDUCED - Pike County 54.93 acres +/- New Salem TWP. Secluded hunting farm located at the end of a dead end road surrounded by big timber with a major creek.

Pike County 40 acres +/- New Salem TWP. Nice hunting property with big timber, creek and 7 acres CRP. PRICE REDUCED - Pike County 15 acres +/Montezuma TWP. Awesome hunting farm with spring fed creek and 2BR cabin.

SALE PENDING - Golden Eagle 17 acres+/-. Nice farm with 4BR home overlooking the beautiful Mississippi River.

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

SALE PENDING - Pike County 80 acres +/- Derry TWP. Great hunting farm with CRP income. In cooperation with Whitetail Properties.

SOLD - Pike County 230 acres +/- Perry TWP. Prime tillable farm with grain bins.

Pike County Real Estate Richard Smith John Borrowman Chris Nichols Tere Boes Barb Goertz

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Elaine Smith Todd Smith Chris Little Scott Andress Robert Evans

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516 Lawrence St. Barry $47,000

405 Washington Hamburg $59,900

315 W. Congress Griggsville $64,000

331 S. 2nd Florence $65,000

328 Crossman Lane Pittsfield $69,000

201 N. Union St. Griggsville $76,000

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212 S. Madison St. Pittsfield $119,000

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R. R. 1, Box 131A Kampsville $499,000

NEW LISTING - Pittsfield - 306 Piper Lane - Charming classic 3-4BR home with many updates and oversized 3 car garage and fenced in yard. $100’s.

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By JUSTIN A. COBB Pike Press Lessons learned from the rollout of Roundup Ready technology in the 1990s and the introduction of dicambatolerant soybeans in Missouri last year will guide the use of dicamba-tolerant traits in Illinois fields in this year’s growing season.

“Basically, what it boils down to is this new technology has come with a little apprehension on behalf of farmers as retail both because historically—it’s not a new chemical, just a new application—historically, this chemical has been subject to volatility and drift so I think there is some concern by farmers about whether they ought to use it and, if you do, what’s going to happen,” Rich

Archer, Prairieland FS agronomy marketing manager, said by phone Monday afternoon.

The newly-available dicamba-tolerant soybean varieties provide farmers a new avenue by which to improve weed control, a problem for which farmers are quickly running out of solutions, but the new traits are being adopted with caution due to concerns about off-target drift affecting neighboring soy or other crops lacking tolerance to dicamba, according to Archer.

“There were issues last year in Missouri where there were some really bad results with some large orchards that were affected by off-target drift,” Archer said. “From all the information we’ve been told, all the things that could go wrong did go wrong. They

didn’t use the right nozzle type.

They didn’t use a drift-reducing adjuvant to lower volatility.

They were doing a lot of things we’re not going to do today.”

Pesticide applications are subject to two types of drift: particle drift, in which aerosolized particles are carried by wind during spraying, and vapor drift, which occurs after spaying due to volatility, according to Archer.

“When we began using Roundup Ready soybeans, particle drift was a big concern, vapor drift not so much,” Archer said. “There was concern, but it was the same type of concern we’re dealing with now. I feel like there are a whole lot better tools in the toolbox than when we launched the Roundup Ready soybean system.”

“There was concern, but it was the same type of concern we’re dealing with now. I feel like there are a whole lot better tools in the toolbox than when we launched the Roundup Ready soybean system.”

Rich Archer Agronomy marketing manager, Prairieland FS Among those tools are bet- applicators. That’s all part of it, themselves an effective tool to ter product formulations and but we expect that high level improve weed control, particuadjuvants to reduce volatility of professionalism out of our larly in July once uncontrolled and, thus, reduce risk of drift, teams anyway,” Archer said. weeds have grown to big to as well as improved sprayer “We’ve carved it off one piece control with existing tools. technology and better training at a time. Here are the basics; “If we struggle to control for applicators and crop spe- break it down into pieces. It’s weeds without this technology not something to be feared. It this year, a lot of farmers will cialists, according to Archer.

“We’ve just taken a proac- should be welcomed.” say, ‘OK, I’ve got to do this Archer said he expects many to clean up some of the weed tive approach. It is manageable.

It does take a higher level of farmers who are currently tak- control problems in my fields’” attentiveness by crop special- ing a wait-and-see approach after seeing how well it works ists and also a higher level of will adopt the dicamba-tolerant in others’ fields, Archer said. professionalism on our custom bean varieties of they prove

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Pittsfield, Illinois

Election (Continued from A1) 54 votes. Leigh Crane had 92 and Thomas Williams received 68 and Shaw and Grammar were vying for the third seat.

According to the county clerk’s office, a coin toss will be held once the votes are certified.

Apps said the votes will be certified April 17 and anyone wishing to protest the results has 30 days from that date to make a protest.

2017 election results

City of Barry Mayor Sean Rennecker ….306 Clerk Sandra Brown …..307 Treasurer Kay Brown….303 Alderman Ward A Scott Harris…103 Alderman Ward B C. Bruce Kendall…88 Alderman Ward C Marynel E. Corton 89 City of Griggsville Mayor Kent Goewey…132 Clerk Linda Brawdy….147 Treasurer Peggy Elledge…136 Alderman Ward 1 Scott Dunham…42 Alderman Ward 2 Steve Kessinger..34 Alderman Ward 3 Jennifer Craven ….60 City of Pittsfield Mayor John Hayden…..355 Clerk Cindy Prentice….367 Treasurer Wanda Martin….350 Alderman Ward 1 Kevin Ketchum….67 Alderman Ward 2 Robert L. Wood….82 Alderman Ward 3 Kevin D. Wombles….72 Alderman Ward 4 Robert Wilson….. 113 Town of New Canton Mayor Carla Erke…76 Marissa Stratton..7 (Write in candidate Clerk No candidate Trustee (vote for three) Aaron Crossman….67 Hope Wood…..70 John Megehe……76 Joann Walker….33 Village of Baylis President Tom Lewis…27 Clerk No candidate Trustee (vote for three) 4-year term James Coleman Sr. ….16 Trustee (vote for three) 2-year unexpired term Dakota Cohenour ….23 Village of Detroit Village president No candidate Village clerk No candidate Village trustees ( vote for three) No candidates Village of Florence Village president Nancy Kurpaitis ….7 Village clerk Nancy Broaddus …. 9 Village trustee (vote for three) four-year term Tiphani Gregory…8 Danny Baldwin ….8 Village trustee (vote for three , two year term) Edwin Dietsch ….6 Michael Durbin ….7 Village of Hull Village president James Beardsley ….87 Brooke Kroencke ….63 Village Clerk Kari Adams…119 Village trustee (vote for three) four-year term Rodney Robbins ….107 Pamela Peters ….65 Melissa Smith ….54 Leon Kenady ….100

Pamela Williams ….56 Village trustee (vote for three) unexpired two year term Larry Moore ….97 Donald Walker ….79 Robert Clary ….103 Richard Guthrie ….63 Village of Milton Village president No candidate Village trustee (vote for three) four year term Terry Lacey ….53 Michael Fernandes ….23 Village trustee (vote for three) unexpired two year term No candidate Village of Kinderhook Village president Angelina Barnes …37.

John C. Skirvin… 38 Write in candidate ….

Village clerk Barbara Malone… 38 Write in candidate ….

Village treasurer William Grimsley …18 Write in candidate Tammy Scott… 42 Write in candidate Trustee (vote for three) four year term Matthew Barnes ….37 Robert Malone…36 Write in candidate ….

Barbara Miller… 41 Write in candidate ….

George Malone… 32 Write in candidate ….

Village trustee (vote for three) unexpired two year term No candidate Village of New Salem Village president Walter Shawn Scranton ….24 David Ballinger ….12 Village clerk/treasurer Ashley Scranton ….22 Lynn Ballinger… 12 Write in candidate Village trustee (vote for three) four year term Charles E. Baker …33.

Village trustee (vote for three) unexpired two year term No candidate Village of Perry Village president Jacob Bartlett …. 93 Village trustee (vote for three) Village of Pleasant Hill Village president James Leeds ….171 Trustee ( vote for three) Craig Robinson …. 140 Kasey Kendall …. 158 Carol Hill ….127 Village of Valley City Village president No candidate Village clerk/treasurer No candidate Village trustee ( vote for three) No candidates Village of Nebo Village president Kenneth Hubbard ….57 Scott Lemons ….16 Robert Jones ….10 Sheldon Howland ….38 Village clerk Tamora Neese ….52 Veronica Toohill ….68 Village trustee ( vote for three) Wayne Shaw ….54 Thomas Williams ….68 Leigh Crane ….92 Justin Grammer ….54 Village of Time Village president No candidate Village clerk No candidate Villlage trustee No candidate Village of El Dara Village president Cecily Edwards ….40 Robert Colston ….12 Village clerk Katrina O. Sienger ….41 Village treasurer Bryan Tittsworth ….39 Dove Whittaker ….12 Village trustees ( vote for three)

Karen Saxbury …. 11 Ted (Rich) Purdom ….37 Karen Grawe ….38 James Durlin ….38 John Whitaker ….13 Harold Colston ….11 Village of Pearl Village president Timothy Fulmer ….26 Village clerk Julia Hatcher …17 Village trustee ( vote for three) Danny Guthrie ….17 Denise Hulen ….19 Ethan Sidwell ….21 Ann Beasley ….18 Trent Colvin ….2 Atlas Township Supervisor Carla Terpstra ….63 Clerk Carrie Terpstra Martin …59 Highway commissioner Ron Johnson ….44 Darryl Davis ….48 Trustees ( vote for four) Lee Ator ….65 Roger Brokaw ….54 William Davis ….49 James Martin ….37 Kelly Masters ….34 David L. Smith ….55 Barry Township Supervisor Steve Young ….368 Clerk Lillian Bowen ….197 Samantha Puterbaugh..

214 Write in candidate ….

Highway commissioner Larry Lewton ….162 Troy Bradshaw ….294 Trustee (vote for four) Roger Woods ….232 Thomas Hoyt ….345 Charles Blackorby ….267 Jerry Corton …. 151 Christine Morrow …. 265 Mike McQuay ….191 Chambersburg Township Supervisor Nick Groesch …39 Clerk Georgena Morton ….38 Highway commissioner David Shoemaker ….43 Trustee (vote for four) Jeff Browning ….38 Nathan Wiese ….21 Jeannie Duesterhaus ….33 Allison Lawson ….38 Jason Morton ….30 Cincinnatti Township Supervisor Dan Lundberg ….6 Clerk Kris Lundberg ….6 Highway commissioner Bill Lundberg ….6 Trustee ( vote for four) Seth Vincent ….5 Tanya Robbins ….5 Greg Robbins ….5 Dylian Hull ….6 Derry Township Supervisor Rick Peile ….109 Clerk Judi Sutton ….101 Highway commissioner Michael Wayne Scranton ….65 Raymond Schnepf ….67 Trustee ( vote for four) Carolyn S. Carr ….62 Vincent Scranton ….52 Matt Grawe ….104 Warren L. Jacobs ….80 Gary Nation ….95 Detroit Township Supervisor Peggy Guthrie ….41 Clerk Brenda Schwartz ….42 Highway commissioner Jerry D. Pennock ….41 Trustee (vote for four) William M. Christian ….38 Ronald Orr ….39 Tim Orr ….41 Earl Phillips ….43 Flint Township Supervisor Cleve Curry ….11 Clerk Lori Myers …12.

Highway commissioner Jared Hull ….12 Trustee (vote for four) Oscar Turnbull ….12 Wayne Bingham ….12

Dan Graham ….108

Richard R. Myers ….12 Michele Hobson ….12

Newburg township Supervisor Carol McCartney…115 Clerk No candidate Highway commissioner Mike Jacobs.. 109 Trustee (vote for four) Jarrod Kirk..108 Donald Gregg Carnes…97 Cody Piper…93 Ferol Hillebrenner…75

Fairmount Township Supervisor Murray A. Martin ….68 Clerk Barbara Risley ….62 Highway commissioner Adam Fencik ….23 Kevin Risley ….54 Trustee (vote for four) Stephen Fox ….38 Virginia Fox ….29 Matt Deardorf …. 35 Brian Risley ….54 Kenneth Smith ….45 Marvin Wilke ….68

New Salem Township Supervisor Tom Leahy…90 Clerk Lisa Fish…90 Highway commissioner Jim Lewis…95 Trustee (vote for four) Ted Hartman..75 John White.. 72 Eugene Myers.. 78 Harry Gleckler.. 75

Griggsville Township Supervisor Jennifer Snyder ….167 Clerk Rose Anne Craven ….173 Highway commissioner Richard Goetze ….173 Trustee (vote for four) Randy Whitaker ….155 Tom Moore ….156 Brenton Dean ….148 Andy Dugan ….152 Hadley Township Supervisor Nathan Reed …35.

Clerk Salena Jane Armistead ….33 Highway commissioner Robert D. Armistead ….32 Trustee (vote for four) Verne L. Reed ….29 Chris Hamilton ….31 John R. Wilmesher ….24 Eric Oitker ….28 Larry Keim ….18 Hardin Township Supervisor Anne Rine ….37 Clerk Karen Hooper ….37 Highway commissioner Bill Hooper ….39 Trustee (vote for four) Jeremy Thomas ….36 Donald Houchins ….34 Gene Turnbaugh ….33 Kinderhook Township Supervisor Chris Lundberg ….243 Clerk Dee Meyer ….235 Highway commissioner Eric Duncan ….57 Paul Kenady …. 137 James Beardsley ….97 Paul Gorton ….19 Trustee (vote for four) Jerry Lundberg ….181 James Reed ….176 Lester Vincent ….155 Joe Peters ….141 Robert Keandy ….156 Roger Nichols ….144 Levee Township Supervisor Michael Goodson …. 8 Clerk Maggie Goodson ….8 Highway commissioner Ted Schwartz ….8 Trustee ( vote for four) Sarah Schwartz ….5 David Clary ….8 Jane Roberts ….6 Don Bruner ….6 Martinsburg Township Supervisor Richard Dewey ….75 Pam Smithers ….64 Clerk Susan Jones ….72 Tambra Zumwalt ….64 Highway commissioner Dana Ferguson ….77 Jody Miller ….13 Mark Henderson ….37 Shane Foster ….14 Trustee (vote for four) Curt Renoud …. 74 Alan Brokaw ….112 Ben Renoud ….59 Steve Lowe ….105 Greg Smithers ….85 Frances Schlieper …43.

Montezuma Township Supervisor Brent Bauer ….132 Clerk No candidate Highway commissioner Ben Kearns ….115 Carl Breitweiser ….31 Trustee (vote for four) Jim Graham ….119 Terry McEuen ….117 Mark Springer ….102

43

Pearl Township Supervisor Julia Hatcher …. 36 Clerk Agnes Fisher ….39 Highway commissioner John Pope …. 41 Trustee (vote for four) Minnie Pope ….32 Dennis Brangenberg ….

Carylin Heavner ….38 Perry Township Supervisor Kim Mountain ….174 Clerk No candidate Highway commissioner Richard W. Goetze ….108 Leslie Lanier ….40 Noah Fencik..47 Trustee (vote for four) Ronnie Ham ….139 Evan Deeder ….147 Reginald Liehr ….164 Kenny Dewitt ….160 Pittsfield Township Supervisor Wendell Hall …. 331 Clerk Robert L. Adams …327 Highway commissioner Kirby Hobbs ….324 Trustee (vote for four) Nikki Fish ….277 Charles Seybold ….231 Russell Monroe ….212 Andy Musgrave ….243 Danne Durrall ….256 Pleasant Hill Township Supervisor Larry Skirvin ….261 Clerk Donald Peebles ….257 Highway commissioner John Michael Hill ….117 Mathew D. Neese ….176 Trustee (vote for four) David L Benz..167 Adam J. Carpenter..174 William R. Graham…150 John Douglas Cox,,95 Jack Buchanan..198 David H. Conners…58 Shawn Carpenter…141 Larry G. Carroll 115 Pleasant Vale Township Supervisor Ralph Garner ….137 Clerk Jessica Phillips ….126 Highway commissioner Bill Lynch …. 142 Trustee (vote for four) Jr. Charleton ….75 Kathryn Smith ….92 John Toumbs ….56 Charaldine Smith ….67 Allen Craig ….84 Dean Hall ….82 Donna Koeller ….85 Ross Township Supervisor Chris Alford ….20 Clerk Cindy Yokem ….16 Highway commissioner David Hill ….11 David Yokem ….9 Trustee (vote for four) Douglas Alford ….20 Steve Hammitt ….19 Charlotte Hill ….18 Dennis Collard ….15 Spring Creek Township Supervisor Dustin Neese ….92 Clerk No candidate

Highway commissioner Marion Daniels ….128 Trustee (vote for four) David Sealock ….107 Jamie Fox ….73

Multi-township assessor Cincinatti, Kinderhook, Levee, Pleasant Vale No candiate Multi-township assessor Barry, Derry and Hadley No candidate

Multi-township assessor Atlas, Martinsburg, Pleasant Hill and Ross Shelley Carroll… 464 Multi-township assessor Detroit, Hardin, Montezuma, Pearl, Spring Creek No candidate Multi-township assessor Pittsfield and Newburg John Grisham ….402

Multi township assessor Chambersburg, Fairmount, Flint, Griggsville, New Salem and Perry Mark Mountain ….550 Griggsville Park District John Clough…191 Pleasant Hill Park District No candidate

North Pike Library District (vote for four) Denise Conkright ….385 Linda Kennedy ….328

North Pike Library District ( unexpired four year term) vote for three Linda Meyer…340 Dawn Sargent… 317

Kinderhook Library District ( vote for four) John “Rick” Dunker ….198 Chris Lundberg ….202 Larry Moore ….189 Dixie Ward ….217 Griggsville-Perry School District Unexpired two year term Jeremy Tate ….412 Four year term; vote for three Bradley Dehart ….360 Linda Pearson ….408 Pikeland School District Tara Bradshaw ….681 Paul Petty ….841 Richard W. Myers …. 704

Pleasant Hill School District Steven J. Hammitt ….

255 Zachary Loyd Orr ….290 Mike Peebles ….261 Christal Crowder ….246 Western Community School District vote for three Lorc Weir ….798 Inky Shover ….761 Brian Nation ….821 John Wood Community College Larry Fischer …2,269 Diane Ary ….1,396 Robert Rhea,… 101 Write in candidate …. ….

Orville Jones… 4 Write in candidate ….

Members of the Regional Board of Education Trustees vote for not more than 7 Gerald Robbins ….1,115 Keith R. Lape ….961 R. Van Wilson ….1,116 Delbert Scranton ….2,437 Drew Carls ….953 Gary K. Brickman ….

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Pike County Water District vote for four John White ….752 Frank Wood ….730 Marvin Reel ….667

Shall the annual fire protection tax for the city of Griggsville, Illinois be increased from 20 percent to 40 percent?

Yes ….108 No ….45

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