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Vol. 176, No. 31

State charges man with first degree murder

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press David M. Sampley, 64, the Pittsfield man arrested in connection with his girlfriend’s death June 4, has been charged with two counts of first degree murder. The charges were filed Tuesday, July 24.

Sampley had been charged with domestic battery, aggravated domestic battery and aggravated criminal sexual assault after his girlfriend, Sharon Welch, 61, was found unconscious in a home the couple shared on Clarksville Road in Pittsfield, Monday, June 5. She was later pronounced dead at Illini Community Hospital.

Pike County State’s Attorney Zack Boren had indicated since the beginning of the case that additional charges would be filed once Welch’s autopsy reports were received. The prosecutor’s office received those recently and filed the additional charges.

The two charges both state that Sampley forced a sock into the mouth of Sharon Welch and also (See, charges, A2)

Jon Robb Auditorium dedication set for Fall Festival weekend

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The auditorium at Pittsfield High School has been called the Jon Robb Auditorium for many years, but only since last spring has the name been official.

“Wanda Huntley made the request,” Nanette Bess said. “The school board appointed a committee and studied the matter. It was JON ROBB then made official.”

Since that time, Bess and Christie Mendenhall have been planning a dedication of the newly named auditorium.

“The official dedication itself will be at the (See, dedication, A2)

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After checking the plane that made an emergency landing Saturday afternoon near Milton, members of the search party discuss the situation. Left to right, Joseph Thomas, Michael Starman, Jonathan Thomas, Tom Moore, Jason Thomas and Wesley Schriver.

All safe after emergency landing

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press

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Texas man is safe and his plane suffered no injuries in an emergency landing Saturday afternoon near Milton.

Early Saturday afternoon, Pike County 9-1-1 received a call from the Kansas City Air Route Traffic Control Center. The call said a plane was in distress and was attempting to land at Pittsfield’s airport but was not going to make it. The KCARTCC estimated the plane was two to six miles southeast of the airport.

Emergency crews including fire department personnel from the Pittsfield Fire Protection District, Pike County Ambulance Service, Illinois State Police, Pittsfield Police Department, Pike County Emergency Management Agency and the Pike County Sheriff’s Department attempted to locate the airplane within the parameters of the search area. Every road around the city lake and airport was covered.

Dispatch advised those searching there had been no contact from the pilot since he advised he was in distress and was going to have to make an emergency landing on a dirt road.

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Jeff, Scott and Daylon Lemons were working near the scene of the emergency landing Saturday and headed to the site where they saw the plane losing altitude. They found the pilot outside the plane and unharmed. Using the Lemons’ pick-up and some human muscle, the plane was able to be turned around and moved out of the road.

Once the area around the airport and Pittsfield City Lake had been searched, the searched moved further southeast with East Pike Fire Department being called into to assist. Emergency responders drove every road in the area and planes were put in the air to assist in the search.

Finally, dispatch received a call from Robert and Cheryl Benz who

live on 200th Avenue, one mile southeast of Milton, saying the pilot was at their house and was fine.

Emergency responders headed to the scene and found the plane had been moved from the roadway to the yard of the Andrew Bauer home.

Jeff, Scott and Daylan Lemons (See, landing, A2)

County News . . . A2,A3, A7,A8, B4, D2, D3, D4 Court . . . . . . . . . . . C4 Marketplace . . . C2-3 Obituaries . . . . . . . A6 Opinion . . . . . . . . . A4 Op-Ed . . . . . . . . . . A5 Our Town . . . . . . . B2 Sports . . . . . . . . . . C1 Obituaries in this issue: Brant, Martin, McElfresh, McKenna, Scoggins, Smothers, Stanley.

Control lights not feasible Nebo looking for Florence Bridge repairs at costly upgrades

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Control lights on the Florence Bridge are not possible during the upcoming repairs, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Last week, IDOT announced weight limits for the aging bridge. The new limits of 18 tons for a single axle and 20 tons for dual axle trucks severely limits truck traffic from using the bridge.

Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer said at the

time of the new weight posting, he would try to have traffic control lights installed at each end of the bridge but IDOT has nixed the idea.

“They got back to me and said that the temporary signal won’t work, basically because there could be tractor trailers loaded end to end and that would be too much weight for the bridge,” Davidsmeyer said.

According to IDOT there is no way to enforce having the trucks cross the bridge one at a time.

A spokesman from Davidsmeyer’s office said the (See, bridge A2)

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Smells

like chicken

Ron and Peggy Grimsley, left, wait for firefighters, left to right, Tyler Kihlingbeck, Chris Mudd, and Steve McLaughlin, to fill their plates with some freshly fried chicken. The Barry Fire Department hosted another chicken fry, Saturday, July 28, to raise money for their volunteer operation. While the exact total raised is not currently known, the department sold over 1,250 pounds of chicken to around 1,000 people.

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The old saying, “All roads lead to Nebo” may still be accurate. But all roads may not be open.

Within the last few months the village has learned the railroad crossing, going south out of town, is scheduled for repair and Kansas City Southern would like the village to help with the repairs.

“It’s on the Illinois Commerce Commission schedule for 2019,” Chris Johnson, Pike County highway engineer, said. “They list it as a $620,000 project to install gates and flashing lights, improve the approach and fix the crossing.”

Johnson said it is not uncommon for the railroad to ask a municipality to share in the costs of crossing repairs but many times the governing body simply doesn’t have the money to pay even a small percentage of the cost.

“That’s when I write a letter and explain they have no money and usually the railroad waives the share they were asking the municipality to provide.”

Johnson said several townships that have railroad crossing have had to ask his help in similar situations.

But even if Nebo is able to escape having to fund repairs to the railroad, the bridge just south of the crossing is past its life span, according to Johnson. The bridge is considered property of the village.

“It’s on the Illinois Commerce Commission schedule for 2019. They list it as a $620,000 project to install gates and flashing lights, improve the approach and fix the crossing.”

Chris Johnson Pike County highway engineer

“It has wood pilings and they have deteoriated,” Johnson said. “I think I can get them some money toward the cost but the cost is going to be around $1 million and they will probably have to pay 20 percent of that.”

Sheldon Howland, village president, said he was aware a railroad official had stopped by the village office recently and said he would contact Howland about the project concerning the railroad crossing.

“He’s never called me so I really don’t know much about it,” Howland said, adding that he knew the bridge was getting old and would need repairs or replaced soon.

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(Continued from A1) were working nearby on a house when they noticed the plane. They used their vehicle and muscle power to get the plane off the roadway and into the yard.

“We saw him and heard the engine die,” Lemons said. “I pulled out my phone and started to video. Then we headed over there.”

The pilot, Chaitanya Verma, 47, of Carrollton, Texas, said he had left Sheboygan Wisc, earlier to head home when he started smelling smoke in the cockpit. He said the RPM’s of the airplane’s motor increased and the airplane began losing speed and altitude.

At some point during the emergency, the propeller from the airplane broke off.

Verma signed a refusal of treatment form from Pike County EMS while at the scene and the plane had no visible damage other than a missing propeller.

“We were out in the yard when he circled over,” Cheryl Benz said. “We knew he was in trouble. The motor was cutting in and out and then went silent.”

Benz said Verma told them he was past the road and then realized he was not going much further but he remembered seeing the road and remembering it was straight and, despite a power line, thought he could make a landing.

The propeller of the airplane has not been located. Benz said she thinks the propeller of

the plane dropped off in the cornfield east of their house.

Investigators from the FAA Springfield Office arrived on scene and inspected the airplane. The airplane was later transported to Pittsfield Penstone Municipal Airport for further inspection by the FAA. Traffic was slowed down on Rt. 100 and then 106 as the plane was trailered to Pittsfield Penstone Municipal Airport for further inspection by the FAA. Verma said Monday morning he believes the plane is repairable but will wait for the insurance company to make that determination.

The FAA was due back in Pittsfield Monday afternoon and insurance adjusters were also coming. He was staying at Green Acres Motel and was unsure how long he would be in Pittsfield but hopes repairs can be made to the plane and he can fly it home.

“Rather than home this is the next best place to be,” he said. “I’ve never been anywhere where the people have been so nice and helpful. I think this is the second best place on the planet.”

Benz agreed helping Verma was just natural to her and her husband.

“I’ve been telling everybody we had just made a new friend and he just dropped in from out of the sky to visit,” she said.

Charges

(Continued from A1) walked on her, both of which contributed to her death.

Sampley was ordered into a mental health facility June 25. He had been evaluated by a forensic psychiatrist June 13 and that evaluation showed Sampley unable to

assist in his defense due to his “inability to carry on a meaningful and rational conversation.”

The psychhiatrist’s report indicated that with the proper medication, which would include anti-psychotic drugs and mood elevators,

Sampley would most likely be able to stand trial in a year, maybe less.

A review is scheduled for Aug. 21 to see if there is a change in Sampley’s condition. He remains held in custody under $2 million bond, even while hospitalized.

Dedication (Continued from A1) auditorium, Friday, Aug. 31,” Bess said. “We haven’t decided on a time yet.”

Saturday, Sept. 1, at the Fall Festival, Ken Bradbury of Jacksonville will host a tribute to Robb, who was the PHS drama club sponsor and

later the director of many Pittsfield Theatre Guild productions. He died in 1986.

Bradbury will share stories about Robb including some submitted by a multitude of people, according to Bess.

“We hope the stories will

bring back memories,” Bess said. “We know there are a lot of funny stories out there.”

There will also be musical numbers taken from the many musicals which Robb directed.

Bridge

(Continued from A1) trucks would be required to stay 300 feet apart and there is no way that can be enforced.

Meanwhile the plans for repairs continue.

“Apparently they expect the design of the repairs and fabrication of parts to take until October, at which time the actual onsite repairs will begin,” Davidsmeyer said.

“Obviously, with harvest on the way and

other local impacts, I am still working to find other options to ensure that this doesn’t have a negative impact on the businesses and people of Pike, Scott, and the surrounding areas.”

The repair process is expected to take nine months, meaning the bridge will have the weight limits through next spring.

Tariffs hurt local producers

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press As the United States government tries to sort out its foreign trade policy, farmers are fearful of being caught in the crosshairs.

Since the trade war started, soybean prices have plummeted.

“Since the trade war started, the Illinois farm prices for soy has gone from around $10 per bushel to $8,” Roberta Dolbeare, a director on the Illinois Soybean Association Board and a producer from Nebo, said. “The average break even point for producers is roughly $9.95 a bushel.

We are expecting to produce about 600 million bushels of soy this year. If farmers lose $1 on every bushel that will be a tough loss.”

Prices have rebounded slightly after the U.S. worked out a deal with European Union but China accepts 32,065,704 bushels of soybeans from the U.S. while the EU takes only 4,947,269 bushel, according to Phil Bradshaw, who at one time served as the president of the Soybean Association Board.

“Sixty percent of our exported soybeans go to China,” Bradshaw said. “That means six out of every 10 rows go overseas to them.

The tariffs imposed means

they can buy soybeans from South America and other parts of the world cheaper than they can buy ours.”

President Trump has vowed to “take care” of fam-

“If farmers lose $1 on every bushel that will be a tough loss.”

Roberta Dolbeare Illinois Soybean Association board member ers but no one is sure what that means.

The government is proposing $12 billion in aid to producers to offset the lower prices but no one is sure how the program will work. Direct payment to farmers to mitigate lower prices, direct commodity purchases and funding for market development are all on the table.

“And farmers would much rather make their money being productive than getting government handouts,” Bradshaw said.

The tariffs mainly affect the U.S. trade with China.

Dolbeare said it is time for the U.S. to start developing other markets. Countries

that import U.S. soybeans in order of amounts received are: China, European Union, Mexico, Japan, Indonesia, Netherlands, Germany, Taiwan and Spain.

Tom Weisenborn of the local USDA office and Mary Kirby of the regional USDA office, both said they had been instructed not to talk about the bailout money.

“I think there are a lot of details to be worked out,” Kirby said. “They don’t want any false information out there They want to make sure everyone has the same information.”

Bradshaw says the pork industry could also be hurt by trade dealings with foreign nations.

Some figures supplied by Bradshaw show the U.S. for the last 10 years has been the top exporter of pork and is the globe’s lowest cost producer of pork; U.S. pork producers shipped more than 26 percent of total production to foreign markets, adding $53 to the average price; pork exports helped support 550,000 jobs, mostly rural and another 110,000 jobs relating to exports.

News

Pittsfield, Illinois

Four local fire departments receive ISFM grants

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Hull-Kinderhook, New Canton, Pittsfield and Pleasant Hill Fire Departments have all received grants from the Illinois State Marshall’s office.

The grants, known as the Small Firefighting and Ambulance Service Equipment Grant Program, also known as the Small Equipment Grant Program, awarded Hull-Kinderhook, $13,866; New Canton, $24,576; Pittsfield, $13,816; and Pleasant Hill, $21,644.

Both Pittsfield and Hull-Kinderhook will use their monies to purchase industrial washing machines.

“They are known as extraction washing machines for washing turnout gear,” Jason White, Pittsfield’s fire chief, said. “911 was a big eye opener because the firefighters who worked the trade center disaster cleanup are developing cancer at a high rate.”

White and Sam Reed, chief of the HullKinderhook Department, both said clean-up after any kind of fire is vital, considering the amount of plastics and synthetics encountered in any type of fire which may be loaded with toxins and garden varieties of cyanide which occur when plastics combust.

“Even PVC pipes in houses emit dangerous products after combustion,” White said.

“In the old days when the fire was out, you stripped down and did the cleanup with out any air mask. They are pushing us to stay geared up the whole time. We are doing everything we can to make it safer for our guys.”

Currently the PFD has a homemade washer that will accommodate the bunker gear, liners and other equipment used by firefighters at a fire scene.

“But the industrial ones are made specifically for turnout gear, liners, gloves etc,” White said. “They use a special detergent and are big enough we can do a couple at a time.

Plus the drying cabinet speeds up the drying process so if we have two calls just a few hours apart, we are not putting on wet gear like we would have to now.”

Reed said his department is currently using an old residential washer and can only wash one set of gear at a time.

“And then it’s either the outer shell or the inner liner,” he said. “The new machine will do at least two full sets at a time and the drying cabinet will have them dry in a few

hours.”

Reed said not only will this keep firefighters safer and be a convenience to the departments but the machines are made to wash turnout gear.

“…the drying cabinet speeds up the drying process so if we have two calls just a few hours apart, we are not putting on wet gear like we would have to now.”

Jason White Pittsfield fire chief

“They are made to effectively remove the contaminants,” Reed said. “And by washing them correctly, you can extend the life of the gear, which is very expensive.”

Pleasant Hill knows how expensive turnout gear can be. With their grant money, they have purchased six complete sets of turnout gear plus some accompanying pieces such as helmets, gloves, hoods, etc.

“We already have them ordered,” Shannon Smith said. “Several of ours are at the maximum end of their recommended life span.”

Smith said he expected the new equipment to be delivered in the next 45 to 60 days.

Steve Walker of the New Canton Fire Department said his department is getting new air packs and bottles and extrication gloves.

“Our bottles were purchased along with our truck in 2006,” Walker said. “I asked Kristen Crossman to fill out the grant application and she did.”

New Canton will have a fry fish at the New Canton Fall Harvest Festival Sept. 8 and 9 and will use proceeds to purchase some new hand-held radios.

More than 400 fire departments applied for the grant of which the criteria was changed this year to make the gear washers acceptable purchases.

The ISFM had $9 million worth of requests and had $2.2 million in funds to award.

Police arrest man after home invasion; later arrest victim

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press A Pittsfield man was arrested in the early morning hours of July 24 after a home invasion on Dutton Street in Pittsfield. The incident was reported at approximately 3 a.m.

Police reports indicate Mark Brown, 54 of Pittsfield, was charged with home invasion, a class X felony, after he reportedly entered a residence and while concealing his identity with two bandanas over his face, gloves and a long sleeved shirt, threatened the occupants with a weapon.

The weapon was believed to be a large knife or a long screwdriver.

The police say Brown ordered one of the residents to leave the residence and accompany him out of the house. Either that resident or another resident was able to force Brown out of the residence and call police.

Brown fled the scene.

Officers located the suspect’s vehicle at a residence on the 500 block of North Illinois Street. Officers located the suspect, his vehicle and clothing as described by the victim.

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the residence and retrieved remaining evidence and clothing.

Officers have since located additional witnesses to the home invasion and additional charges are possible pending a review by the Pike County State’s Attorney.

Brown appeared in court Tuesday, July 24, the same day as his arrest. Keisha Morris, public defender, was appointed as his attorney.

His bond was set at $30,000 and his next court appearance will be his preliminary hearing set for Aug. 14 at 1 p.m.

Officers continued the investigation and the circumstances leading to the alleged home invasion.

Following the investigation,

officers obtained a court authorized search warrant for the residence of the victim due to allegations of drug use being a contributing factor leading up to the home invasion.

During the search of the residence, officers found methamphetamine and subsequently arrested Larry Clendenny, 58, of Pittsfield.

Clendenny is currently lodged in the Pike County Jail on a charge of unlawful possession of methamphetamine. He appeared in court Monday morning and had a public defender appointed to his case and bond was set at $10,000.

The Illinois State Police and the Pike County Sheriff’s Department assisted in the investigation.

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Jockisch discusses PCS grant

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Remembering the days Rodger Hannel, left, and Earl Hul (standing in center) reminisce about the flood fight of the 1993 historical flood in Pike County. The two men attended a reunion dinner July 25 for all flood fighters. The event was held at the Hull Community Center, which is the former Hull Elementary, which flooded during the historical event.

Hannel is a current member of the Pike County Board on which Hull previously served. Hannel was also superintendent of the West Pike School District at the time of the flood and Hull was a maintenance man in the district. Joined by numerous volunteers, the two helped keep flood waters out of the Hull building until such time as recently-purchased flood insurance went into effect. Several attendees brought photos and memorabilia. Jane Kroencke brought food cards that showed that over the course of the flood, 23,333 meals were served out of the Hull Lion’s Club.

Pokemon Go! still lingers with a few

By O. ETHAN BROWN Pike Press About two years ago, Pike County proved it was no exception to the wave of Pokemon Go! users that swept across the nation.

Teenagers, and even adults, walking through towns, searching for invisible creatures, could be seen throughout the county. Suddenly, and without warning, it disappeared.

“I haven’t heard any kids talking about it [for a long time]. There used to be a lot of people that would gather in front of the school and play it,” Pittsfield High School principle Angie Gregor said.

While it could be considered just another fad that comes and goes with the passing of time, the game occupied so many people’s lives that it is hard to forget. It seems, however, that this phenomena may be explained rather easily.

“Me and my friends still do play it every once and a while. I think it was the number of

new games coming out [that made Pokemon Go! lose its place]”, Pittsfield resident Colin James said.

James said that the fact kids had to get up and walk around to play the game became old after a while, and kids found a new way to spend their time.

“I feel it [Pokemon Go!] is starting to come around again. I’ve noticed several of my friends playing it,” Pittsfield resident Brant Bess said.

Bess was amidst the many Pokemon gamers of the recent era and says he hasn’t played for quite some time. He links this slowly rising fad with a recent game-feature released by Nintendo Switch. This new appto-console feature allows people who collect Pokemon creatures through their smartphone, to then transfer them to their console’s game.

“I actually considered downloading it again. I still have my account. But, I’m about to start grad school, so I’m not sure I should get hooked on playing it again,” Bess said.

Lisa Jockisch gave an informative speech on the Pikeland Community School’s recent grant acceptance for $20,000, at the Pittsfield Rotary Club’s July 25 meeting.

Jockisch is the principal at PCS, covering the sixth through eighth grades. She has lived in Pittsfield for 31 years with her husband Brian Jockisch and two children. She managed a daycare for nearly ten years, then deciding to pursue a career in education.

She attended MacMurray College in Jacksonville to receive her teaching certificate. She worked as a substitute teacher for a period before accepting a Special Education position in 2005. Jockisch then decided to pursue her Administration Master’s Degree and applied for the Principal position at PCS. She will be entering her eighth year in this position.

The district recently applied for a grant that gains early awareness for undergrad students. It assists students to seek secondary education upon graduation, whether it is the conventional university, community college, technical or trade schools.

It is a competitive grant from the Department of Education that focuses on middle and high school students. It provides opportunities, support, and resources to increase the students’ interest in post-secondary education.

The services will begin with the current seventh graders and will follow the class through the end of high school.

Each year’s seventh grade class will begin the program.

Once the class enters high school, they will also receive the same services. The grant runs for six years and only 25 districts were chosen to receive it in the state of Illinois. The district was notified on June 6 and was required to spend the allotted $20,000 before July 1. The committee decided to purchase Chrome Books and carts for the classrooms.

The grant provides $20,000 annually for supplies and an additional trained staff member that will carry out the goals of the grant. The grant also provides professional develop-

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Pikeland Community School principle Lisa Jockisch, left, spoke to the Pittsfield Rotary Club, July 25, on the school's recent $20,000 grant acceptance. Standing next to Jockisch is Rotarian Mark Amann.

ment, online tools, resources for families and parents, communication materials, services in developing non-cognizant skills, academic assistance, college and career exploration, Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion assistance, and support

in transitions and enrichment.

The grant cannot be used for substitute teachers and existing programs.

The district is very fortunate to have obtained this grant as it will be very positive for students and the community, Jockisch said.

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Another Paul Harris Fellow awarded Pittsfield Rotarian Cindy Prentice, left, awards a Paul Harris Fellow award to Rotarian Mark Amann.

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Barbara Cox, seated, was overjoyed by the presentation of the Quilt of Valor for her years of service in the US Navy’s for the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES) program. The quilt is held by her three children, left to right, Joe Cox of Mt. Sterling, Kellie Capps of St. Charles, Steve Cox of Pittsfield, July 28, at the All-Wars Museum. Brian Cox of Minneapolis, Minnesota was not able to attend.

Barbara Cox served in the Navy for three years and was the Poster WAVE of the year in 1952. During this time, she maintained secret clearance and communicated with the Navy ships while stationed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She met her future husband, the late Leroy Cox, who was also serving in Pennsylvania, and the couple were married at the Navy Chapel, 1954. Other family members present were Clayton Capps, Deidre Higgins, Meadhoh Higgins, and Lyla Higgins.

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Our View STRING OF EMERGENCIES

Pike crews respond as needed

While we appreciate our emergency services workers all year around, a weekend like the one just past reminds us how much they are needed.

On Saturday afternoon, a plane made an emergency landing on a country road near Milton and the emergency crews were out looking for the endangered pilot before he even had a chance to land.

The day continued with serious house fires in Perry and Pittsfield, including callbacks for flare-ups. It was a long and taxing string of hours for those who commit to serving in the times of greatest need.

Meanwhile, local residents had an opportunity to show support at a well-attended fundraiser for the Barry Fire Department.

And four fire departments in the county are feeling the support of monetary grants recently announced by the Illinois State Fire Marshall’s office.

The grants range from $13,816 to $24,576 and will be used to purchase equipment used in the business of firefighting.

The quality and availability of emergency services crews is not something we should ever take for granted. Not all rural areas are served as well as Pike County. And for that reason, not all are as safe.

Thanks to all who had a tough weekend responding to our local emergencies. Hope you all have an opportunity to rest up!

This Week's

Poll Question Week of August 1, 2018

start of school is right around the Q: Thecorner.

1. I wish school didn’t start until September.

2. My children are really looking forward to starting school and seeing their friends.

3. My children don’t want to go back to school.

4. Doesn’t matter what the kids think – this parent is ready for school to start!

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Last week's poll results It’s just about August! Have you taken your summer vacation yet?

50% 25% 25% 0%

A. Yes, and it was great!

B. August is our month to get away.

C. We like to take vacations in the off season.

D. We’re a “staycation” kind of family!

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

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Separating God and government

Meanings of words change; change can have grave consequences!

Take the word Religion in the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. What was the definition of the word Religion when the constitution was written? In the 1828 Webster dictionary the word Religion definition was “religion as distinct from virtue, or morality, consists in the performance of the duties we owe directly to God.” The First Amendment states “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;” Congress is not to be in the religion business, therefore government is prohibited from religion by the First Amendment. The meaning of religion consists in the performance of the duties we owe directly to God. Government is prohibited from doing

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ment is prohibited by the First Amendment from doing the duty of education that we owe directly to God. Why is this so important, because it does not produce the right people. If government does it, then government becomes god and the source of truth; if God’s people do it, the children will hear the truth about God, believe and become saved and will preserve this Constitutional Republic and will protect our God-given rights, for this is the reason government was established. But more important is that our children will become the Children of God and will inherent everlasting life.

We blame government for the ills of our nation but Government did not take these duties from us, “God’s people,” we let the government have them. We, God’s people, are the blame for we have dropped the ball and it is time to repent and do the duties we owe to our heavenly Father and to our fellow citizens. If this nation fails it is because God’s people have failed God and their children.

OWEN J BROWN JR Pittsfield Ill.

Guest Column: By Trudy Lieberman

Air ambulance companies have consumers in death grip T

wo years ago in this space I told the story of a Mississippi woman, Katherine Green, who got caught in the unsavory business practices of the air ambulance industry that has trapped many more Americans since then. Green, a college history professor, chose to fight the company that transported her late husband to a Jackson hospital after he suffered a fatal fall in their home.

The ambulance company, Rocky Mountain Holdings, a subsidiary of Air Methods, billed her $50,950. Her husband’s insurance company, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, which administered the State and School Employees’ Health Insurance Plan, paid $7,192 of the $58,142 the ambulance billed. She was on the hook for the balance.

Green’s retirement savings was in jeopardy. Alarmed, she took her case to Mississippi state officials and the media, which resulted in lots of publicity about her plight. In a recent phone call, Green told me, “I figured out from this, you have to contact everybody.

The more inquiries you get out about your situation it eventually becomes too much trouble for them.”

Mississippi does prohibit balance billing, which means once a seller of health care services accepts any insurance payment, they cannot bill patients for the remainder. However, the prohibition doesn’t apply to air ambulances, ac-

cording to Roy Mitchell, executive director at the Mississippi Health Advocacy Group. “I think they do not like the publicity they’re getting, and that’s why they’ve left her alone,” he said, adding the company could still try to collect.

In fact, Mississippi and other states have had a devil of a time trying to regulate air ambulances as the industry has grown from a few dozen helicopters in the 1980s, operated mostly by hospitals, to some 900 today. According to Bloomberg Business, wealthy investors and private equity groups control many of the newcomers in this profitable industry.

The trouble regulating air ambulances stems from a 1978 law that deregulated the airlines. Under the Airline Deregulation Act, air ambulance operators are considered to be air carriers – like Delta and American – and the states have no power to regulate them.

States have their hands tied and cannot regulate rates or their billing and collection practices.

The companies have carte blanche to conduct business as they please, and for people like Katherine Green, it’s “Let the Buyer Beware.”

The practice of balance billing is especially pernicious when consumers find that, although they have insurance, the air ambulance is not in the insurer’s network and the insurer has not negotiated rates with the ambulance company.

The company can and does charge whatever it wants and then tries to collect from the consumer, sometimes using hardball tactics like slapping liens on people’s homes.

“This is untenable for Mississippi consumers,” Mitchell said. “It’s unthinkable someone in a trauma situation and victimized by an out-of-state corporation has no recourse.”

A handful of states have tried to impose regulations on air ambulances, but the industry has challenged those laws in court, and state insurance regulators have lost the battle.

North Dakota is trying again.

The state passed a second law that regulates how insurers pay for air ambulance services and prohibits balance billing. The insurance, however, must have been issued in the state.

The industry has again challenged North Dakota’s law, and the state is back in court. “Deregulation was never meant to be used this way,” says deputy insurance commissioner Jeff Ubben. “Shopping for a vacation flight to Orlando is much different from lying in a ditch waiting for a helicopter to pick you up.”

That’s why consumer groups and insurance regulators are working in Congress to change the law. One vehicle for fixing the problem is to allow states to regulate air ambulance companies, in other words to change the deregulation law.

A bill sponsored by Montana Sen. Jon Tester would do just

that.

Another approach is to add an amendment to the Federal Aviation Administration’s reauthorization bill. It would require the Department of Transportation to set rules for the industry based on input from a committee that includes consumers, set up a toll-free hotline for consumer complaints, and require that charges for air ambulance transportation services be separated from medical charges. Such changes are included in the bill passed by the House.

Even these modest changes may be encountering pushback in Congress. Mitchell told me he talked to staff members for Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker and their response was “not encouraging.” Mitchell said staff members told him to lobby the state’s Blue Cross & Blue Shield organization to accept Air Methods in their network.

That’s the same company whose subsidiary Katherine Green had battled.

“They have a business model that capitalizes on not being regulated by the states, and that means not being part of a network,” he added.

The public should demand more. How can consumers know when they will be lying in the ditch at the mercy of the company that comes to pick them up? n Trudy Lieberman can be reached at trudy.lieberman@ gmail.com.

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Wednesday, August 1, 2018, Pittsfield, Illinois

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The Coonridge Digest: Freida Marie Crump

I’d rather stay young than switch Greetings from the Ridge My grandmother called it an “old switch” and she swore it was a real thing. She’d tell me, “I swear, Freida. Everybody’s got this little hidden switch somewhere along their spine and at some point God will reach down and flip it on and bang! . . overnight you become an old person.”

Grandma firmly believed that growing old was not a process but an immediate event like leg cramps that comes with no warning whatsoever. She’d tell me, “I kid you not.

One night I went to bed a healthy middleaged woman capable of about anything I put my mind to and the next morning I went to lift my feet out of bed and somebody had filled them with lead and tied them to the bed post. I became an old lady in one fell swoop.”

Grandma was prone to exaggeration, an improvement on Grandpa’s outright lying, but as the years have crept up on me I’m beginning to believe my grandmother’s theory. We really do have an Old Switch and somebody flipped mine several years ago.

Herb and I used to hop out of the car and flounce into the supermarket like a couple of eager and well-toned kids. When you see us get out of our car now and make our way up what seems like a steeper grade than I remembered, we resemble two old Holstein

cows meandering our way into the barn to be milked. We used to walk a straight line and now we sort of wobble our way across the parking lot. Time was we’d wait for the traffic to clear. Now it waits for us to cross.

And Grandma was right . . . it happened overnight.

I can remember when my group of ladies would meet down at the Café de Coonridge every afternoon at 2 p.m. and commandeer the liar’s table with our dominoes and discourse. For years we talked about our children, the sales we’d attended, recipes we’d discovered, and who in town was doing what with whom. Now when we slowly convene for decaf our talk turns mainly to doctor’s appointments, heart palpitations, flatulence and flat feet. In was an insidious thing, slowly creeping up on us over the years. Each of us had experienced the overnight Old Switch but it took several years for a group admission. The verdict was unanimous: The Almighty had surely and truly implanted an aging mechanism deep in our bones and then on some holy whim He’d flipped it when we weren’t looking.

I used to think that the way to stave off the flipping of my switch was to avoid crowds of geriatrics and spend more time around young people. This tactic is buggered a bit by several problems: 1) I can’t keep up with the younger crowd, 2) they don’t necessarily enjoy having old fogies around, and 3)

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ne night I went to bed a healthy middle-aged woman capable of about anything I put my mind to and the next morning I went to lift my feet out of bed and somebody had filled them with lead and tied them to the bed post.

whatever we’re involved in, they can always outlast me. The Off Switch has a timer that dings at about 8 p.m. each evening.

And I’ve found that God’s Old Switch comes with its own set of sounds. If I have to ride over thirty minutes to get to a church service then I can only pray that no one’s around to hear the unholy noises I make as I hoist my frame out of the car. Our congregation generally seats itself by age with the older members sitting in the rear of the church where ironically they can hear the least. But when the minister says, “Please rise,” we’re treated to a sound in the back of the crowd that sounds a good deal like a wooden schooner creaking and groaning as it hits a reef and goes down. We often scare visitors and small children as our Old Switches become audible.

The AARP puts out a dandy little magazine just chock full of tricks and tips to guide the over-fifty crowd through the aging process. They give advice on everything from

how to avoid telemarketer scams to the best burger joints for senior citizen discounts to some embarrassingly frank suggestions on how an over the hill lover can maintain his vigor. It’s a wonderful and much needed service but scanning its pages merely depresses me and reminds me that the pain in my knee is to be expected and then provides a list of what I can expect to wear out, bust, break or strain in what’s left of my future.

I am all for the research being done now in the field of genetics and I truly hope that some day they’ll find a gene to head off our most horrible diseases before they hit us, but if they could just take off a week or two from their research and find that darned Old Switch I’d me more than grateful.

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

25 YEARS AGO: SNY LEVEE BREAKS, AND HULL FLOODS 150 Years Ago July 29, 1868 Haying and harvesting are about over although much work is yet to be done in the way of stacking. Corn promises well, and we have had rain enough to send it forward lively, and the hot weather is making it fast.

Congress took a recess Monday last until Sept. 21. The bill appropriating $100,000 for the captors of Jeff Davis has become law. The appropriation of $7,200,000 in coin for the purchase of Alaska passed both houses and has been signed by the president.

A railroad survey was made from Murrayville, through Winchester and Pittsfield to Louisiana, Mo. It was estimated the cost would be $486,000 (not including a bridge on the Illinois which the company would build). If Scott and Pike could raise that amount parties stood ready to build the road in a year.

Passing through our neighboring town of Griggsville the other day we were pleased to see that business was reviving, and everything indicated a large trade this fall.

Posters are out for a grand balloon ascension from the fairgrounds at Pittsfield this Saturday at 4 p.m.

Let it be remembered that the Pike County Fair will be held at the fairgrounds Tuesday October 6th, and will continue for four days.

125 Years Ago Aug. 2, 1893 A prominent farmer near Milton last week offered 20 bushels of wheat for 20 gallons of blackberries. Does this indicate a low grade of wheat or fine sample of berries or both? Or is this the result of a Democratic administration? In fact there is a scarcity of blackberries this year as well as other fruits. Very few are offered for sale, and bring from 30 to 40 cents per gallon.

Grasshoppers are in the New Hartford area by the million, and it is feared they will do much damage.

Also the continued dry weather is cutting the corn crop short in our area.

We had a fine rain in the Detroit area Tuesday afternoon, and the corn

looks fine. The heat still continues, but not so excessive. The picnic at Newburg Corners was well attended.

Remember the picnic next Saturday at Cedar Cave.

The Hirsheimers are erecting a brick building east of their tobacco factory on West Adams Street, and so the good work goes on.

A new building is also being erected by Mr. Frank Strubinger west of the Oregon House on the square, to be used for a lunch counter and bowling alley.

In yet another new construction on Pittsfield, the Heck Bros. are having the bricks hauled for the erection of three new store rooms north of the Clayton Agricultural Improvement House on North Madison Street.

The city of Pittsfield is also having the dog fennel and other weeds cut down throughout the length and breadth of the city limits, and with a good rain, the city’s appearance will be vastly improved.

Several residents have had their gardens destroyed by cows that have been suffered to run out at night, but kept up in daytime. The pound master proposes to stop such doings.

The Illinois Valley Fair at Griggsville commences Tuesday, Aug. 15, with better prospects than ever before for a first-class exhibition.

100 Years Ago July 31, 1918 Captain Clarence Bradburn, a Nebo boy and West Point graduate, is the first Pike countian to be cited for meritorious conduct on the western battle front of France. He is a nephew of Att’y Mark Bradburn of Pittsfield.

The handsome service flag for Pittsfield Township boys in service will be hung next Sunday afternoon with appropriate services.

Hoarding of any food necessaries at the present time is considered a serious offense, and particularly this is true in regard to sugar.

Pittsfield’s nifty ladies drum corps of 20 members, Pershings Beauties, will be one of the big feature attractions Thursday at the big Red Cross all-day auction sale in Louisiana, Mo.

Major Sidney Strauss left here the middle of last week for Ft. McHenry, Maryland, where he has been assigned to duty at the General U.S. Hospital.

The post office at Maysville will be discontinued after July 31. The mail for that place will be handled by the Griggsville post office.

The big event of the week at the Pittsfield M.E. Church will be the Sunday school picnic that is to take place Thursday in Arthur Brown’s woods.

75 Years Ago Aug. 4, 1943 The M.D. King Milling Co. has shipped only three cars of wheat out of the county this season. The wheat crop is one of the smallest on record.

Pike County’s participation in the statewide blackout Friday night was on the whole successful, according to reports, which have been made to County Commander Edgar Voshall.

Water Supt. Rosco Akin tells us that while digging a sewer trench down the middle of East Clare Street yesterday, the men dug into a skeleton of a cow about three feet beneath the surface of the street. Akin thinks likely it is the skeleton of a buffalo cow that has lain there for perhaps a century and a half.

Coach Greg Sloan has resigned from the Pittsfield Community High School faculty last week. The school board, Monday night, employed Dick Stearns, former Western Illinois State Teachers College star, as athletic coach.

Mrs. Gilbert Hankins of Pittsfield has five sons in the service of their country. Mrs. Hankins was Edna Bowers of Independence in girlhood.

Lt. j.g. Kenneth A. Stark, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Stark of Nebo, is at the U.S. Naval Training station at Farragut, Idaho. He was employed by the Production Credit Association before going into the service. He is 37 years old.

Editor Weir of the Pleasant Hill Messenger has four sons in the service. They are Clarence T. Weir, Lee Weir, Paul Weir and Floyd Weir.

Pfc. John C. Irwin, son of Harry

and Rebecca Irwin of Rockport, has graduated from an intensive course in airplane mechanics at Sheppard Field, near Wichita Falls, Tex. His wife, the former Darlene Bennett of Hamburg, has done practical nursing at Illini Hospital, and their son, John Burdette, four months old on July 30, was born at Illini.

50 Years Ago July 31, 1968 Dainty Dress, P. N. Hirsch, Spurgeons, Strauss and Town and Country will show the newest and latest in fashions at “Style Show on the Square” Friday evening, Aug. 9.

Two conservation-minded bird breeders, Pete Bagby and Burdette Zumwalt, are trying to propagate the quail population for hunters, including themselves, and reverse the trend of dwindling number of quail in the hunting fields.

A short concert, climaxing the East Pike summer band program, will be held Thursday, Aug. 1 at 7:30 p.m. on the east lawn of East Pike High School in Milton. “The occasion is very informal, so come as you are,” says Julie Parks, reporting on the event.

Four west side Pittsfield merchants are renovating their store fronts and building a canopy that will include all four stores. The canopy will extend from Town and Country on the north end to and including Brant’s on the south end. Stores in between that to be included are Kientzle’s and Floyd’s Jewelry.

25 Years Ago July 28, 1993 The final stronghold against the Mississippi gave way mid-morning Sunday when the northern tip of the Sny Island Levee broke. From the one-third of a mile break near the Adams and Pike county line, 44,000 acres of farmland and a handful of small towns were inundated as the water slowly crept into the lowlands.

The Sny River levee was “blown” near Cincinnati Landing Monday to help relieve pressure in the McCraney Creek flood basin. A 1,400-foot gap

was blasted in the Sny levee about 2,000 feet north of the junction of Hadley Creek and Sny levee.

Despite losing the war to the Mississippi River, the community of Hull won a profitable battle by keeping flood waters out of the West Pike Elementary School until midnight Monday. It was at that bewitching hour when a $200,000 flood insurance policy purchased five days earlier went into effect.

Retired Judge Cecil Burrows presented probation officer June Cooper with a plaque at her retirement party Friday. She has worked in the probation department for 35 years.

Griggsville recently hired Michael Mauzy as superintendent of schools, and he began his duties July 21.

10 Years Ago July 30, 2008 The Pike County Junior Girls are one step away from claiming the Illinois State title for Little League softball. The team members are Rachel Motley, Kelsey Sargent, Peyton McKinnon, Lindsey Hobson, Jayme Brace, Torre Thomas, Lexi Despain, Lacy Emrick, Rhea Hobson, Tabitha Winner, Kaylee Irvin and Amber Platt. David Motley is the coach and Tom Orr is the team manager.

Jake McNulty of Baylis, at Air Force basic training in Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, recently earned a personal encounter with Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, because he was the fastest trainee in his flight in assembling and disassembling his M-16 rifle.

Gwen Woods of Perry, who has been a 4-H leader for 61 years, announced at the local achievement program of the Perry 4-H Stitchers that this would be her last year as a leader.

Wood’s mother, Genevieve Brim, was also a leader for over 50 years.

Wood’s sister, Betty Morris; her husband Mervin Woods; and both daughters, Kristine Camphouse and Lori Berquist, have all been 4-H leaders.

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

Guest Column: By Jim Nowlan

“

Make no little plans.” – Daniel Burnham.

Illinois could sure use a couple of big thinkers and doers like Daniel Burnham and William Stratton. Based on what I see of political TV ads, we may have to wait another four years. But we can dream, can’t we?

Architect and city planner, Burnham was the driving force behind the creation of the fabulous “white city” that was the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893, which put Chicago prominently on the world map.

Overcoming earlier false starts by others, a national economic panic, and almost impossibly tight deadlines, Burnham triumphed. The fair drew 27 million people to Chicago (the Illinois State Fair each year draws maybe half a million).

In 1906, Burnham went on to develop his namesake plan for Chicago—the glistening public lakefront, extensive park system and wide boulevards that symbolize the city today.

He became famous for the line: “Make no little plans. They have no magic to stir men’s blood.”

In 1952 at age 39, Republican William G. Stratton was elected governor of Illinois. Over two terms, the slight-of-build state chief executive with the squeaky voice transformed the Prairie State.

Seeking the big picture At great political cost to his career, in 1955 Stratton reapportioned the state for the first time since 1901 (ahead of the one man-one vote U.S. Supreme Court decision of 1962). He gave more House seats to the under-represented suburbs at the expense of Downstate.

Stratton created tollways, cleared the way for Chicago expressways, sold bonds to build universities and mental health facilities, and initiated judicial reform. He even spoke out against segregation and for civil rights, long before those positions took hold nationally.

All this cost him politically, as he knew it would, and he lost his bid for a third term. It was more important to Bill Stratton to think and do big things.

We don’t think big today in Illinois. Indeed, we seem to avoid big problems, to wit: Public higher education is a shambles. Several century-old public campuses appear to be dying.

The state hasn’t since 2010 had a major investment plan for our rich but crumbling transportation infrastructure.

Illinois can’t take care of its children, and when we try to send them to other states for care, the kids are rejected because of worry of when our state might pay their state.

Our state revenue system is antiquated, too

reliant on property taxes and characterized by narrow-base state sales and income taxes.

The gargantuan public employee pension funding shortfall at the state and local levels, decades in the making, is overwhelming the state fisc and badly needs fresh thinking.

Illinois has never done any systematic, comprehensive long-term, big picture thinking.

Even if we were to do so, there is no guarantee of total success. The grand Burnham Plan, for example, was only partially implemented.

The problem with big thinking and big plans is that they generally require big money. And we know Illinois doesn’t have two nickels to rub together.

Second, big plans are accompanied by big political costs to the elected officials who try to bring them off.

Third, Illinois is one of the most diverse states in the nation, different from, say, nearly all white Minnesota. So, it is maybe harder to reconcile varied ethnic, racial and upstate-downstate values and objectives in Illinois than elsewhere.

The present gubernatorial candidates appear to be preoccupied with toilet bowls and the spreading of one-third truths about the other.

Not big picture stuff, to say the least.

What to do? This one is tough.

I think the last, best hope may lie in the Edgar

Fellows Program, which I have written about in this space. For seven years, former governor Jim Edgar has annually been gathering a new crop of 40 youngish political, civic and business leaders from across the state for an intensive week of seminars and policy discussions at the University of Illinois in Urbana.

The Fellows learn that those of different geographic and political backgrounds have similar aspirations for our state. They hear from national leaders like former US senator Dick Lugar and state experts about how to approach big problems. And they stay in contact after the week-long retreat is over.

I have recently mentioned positively state senators Andy Manar (D) and Jason Barickman (R). They are both Edgar alums. They and other Edgar Fellows should—and will—run for top offices. Maybe whole classes of Edgar Fellows will collaborate to offer big thinking and big leadership on major problems.

We should all be admonished to make no little plans. They have no magic to stir men’s blood. n Jim Nowlan is a former Illinois legislator, state agency director, aide to three unindicted Illinois governors, author and professor. His email is jnowlan3@gmail.com.

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Timothy Scoggins Timothy Lee Scoggins, 53, of Pittsfield died Friday, July 27, 2018.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 1 at 10 a.m., at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Interment will follow at Pittsfield West Cemetery. Visitation was

held from 5–7 p.m. Tuesday evening July 31 at Niebur Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to the family.

On line condolences may be left to the family at nieburfh. com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

James ‘Jim’ Martin James “Jim� Kevin Martin, 56, of Curryville, Mo. unexpectedly passed away at 9:49 p.m. Monday, July 23, 2018, at his home.

Graveside services were held 4 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at Curryville Cemetery. Minister Adas’ Jacyna officiated. A meal was served following the service at the First Baptist Church multi-purpose building in Vandalia, Mo. The family is being served by the Waters Funeral Home of Vandalia.

Jim was born May 25, 1962, in Quincy the son of Bill and Sue Martin.

Survivors include his father and step-mother, James “Billâ€? William Martin and Anita of Quincy; mother and stepfather, Janet Sue Dillard and Ralph of Curryville, Mo.; children, Jacob “Jakeâ€? James Martin and fiancĂŠ Kaelyn Henderson of Curryville, Mo., and Charissa Marie Martin and significant other Matt Yates of St. Louis, Mo.; previous wife, Cheryl Maas of Vandalia, Mo.; brothers-inlaw, Richard Lane (Donna), Junior Lane (Tammy) and sister-in-law Teresa Carson (Jeff); step-brothers, Alan Cermak (Kathy) and Brian Cermak; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Mr. Martin was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Helen Marie Claus and Lucille Byxbe Martin; step-grandmother, Carolyn Edwards Claus; grandfathers, Harry Claus and Frank H. Martin; mother and father-in-law, Clem and Shirley Lane; and brotherin-law, John Franklin Lane III. A talented musician, Jim could play just about any musical instrument by ear. He was well known

throughout his life as an exceptional lead guitar player and singer/songwriter. Jim played lead guitar in several popular bands over the years, including Crosswinds, Overland Pass, Hit & Run, and Sugar Creek  Jim earned an accounting certificate from John Wood Community College and was employed in sales and as a service writer for many years. Jim enjoyed the simple things in life, such as living in the country, gardening, reading western novels, the companionship of his dog Nibbles, and occasionally cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals and his favorite NASCAR driver, Jeff Gordon. Jim’s biggest love was the time he cherished with his children and family.

Pallbearers were Jacob Martin, Matt Yates, Enos Schwartz, Lavon Schwartz, Jerry Malone, Donnie Walston, Gene Street and Doug Reeder. Honorary pallbearers were Bill Martin and Ralph Dillard.

Memorials may be made to the family to assist with funeral expenses. Checks can be made payable to Waters Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be made the family and video tribute viewed on Jim’s memorial page at www.watersfuneral.com

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Mary Brant It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Elaine Brant (Schuster) announces her passing Friday, July 13, 2018, at her home in Brentwood, Tenn., at the age of 72.

Mary was born July 26, 1945, in Jerseyville, to Pauline Stickhost (Deardeuff) and George Schuster who preceded her in death.

Mary grew up in Pittsfield, and graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1963.

Mary is survived by her stepfather, Roy Stickhost, of Barry, her daughter, Laura Bergman, of Jacksonville, her grandchildren, Maggie Crowder (Dakota), of Jacksonville, and Ricky Bergman (Mallory), of Mineola, N.Y., one sister, Jody Wassell, of Pittsfield, one niece, Teija Smithers (Mike), of Pittsfield, one nephew, T.J. Wassell (Misha), of Pittsfield, and great nieces and nephews, Schae Moore, Isaac Smithers, Eli Smithers, Paige Wassell, and Zaden Wassell. Mary will be forev-

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Lois Stanley Lois Marie Stanley, 74, of Milton died Saturday morning, July 28, 2018 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, August 2 at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Pastor Clint Weir officiating. Interment will follow at

Hess Cemetery near Pearl.

Visitation will be from 4–7 p.m. Wednesday evening at Niebur Funeral Home.

Memorials are suggested to Hess Cemetery. On line condolences may be sent to nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

James ‘Jim’ McElfresh er missed by her soul-mate and love of her life, Tony Grootens.

Mary not only devoted her life to her family and friends, but also to her animals. She was preceded in death by her beloved dogs, Cody and Molly. Mary had a special place in her heart for St. James Episcopal Church in Griggsville, where the family will have a private requiem mass. A Celebration of Mary’s life for family and friends will be announced at a later date.

Memorial donations in memory of Mary can be made to any agency benefitting and caring for animals.

James “Jim�

L. McElfresh, 79, of Pleasant Hill died Friday afternoon, July 27, 2018 at his home.

Cremation rites are being accorded. A memorial service will be held Thursday, Aug. 2 at 10 a.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill. Visitation will

be held one hour prior to the services. Burial will be at a later date in the Perry Wells Cemetery near Pleasant Hill.

Memorials may be made to the family.

Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is handling the arrangements.

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Steven Smothers Steven Ray Smothers, 64, of Pittsfield died Thursday, July 26, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 31 at 10 a.m. at the Pittsfield Church of the Nazarene.

Interment followed at Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Visitation was held from 4

p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, July 30 at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Memorials are suggested to Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Pittsfield Church of the Nazarene, or Blessing Hospice. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Worman ‘Lou’ McKenna Worman B. “Lou�

McKenna, 85, died peacefully Tuesday, June 26, 2018.

Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, August 4 with military honors at the Calvary Cemetery in Pittsfield. There will be a Celebration of Life held at the Courtyard CafĂŠ

at 4:30 p.m. after the services Saturday, August 4. Memorials are suggested to United Cerebral Palsy (www.ucb.org) or Leukemia Society (www. lls.org). Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

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n Grades K-2 - Aug. 17 n Grades 3-8 - Sept. 6 n Grades 9-12 - Aug. 24 n Preschool/Early Childhood - Aug. 28 Proof of dental exams are required for kindergarten, grade 2 and grade 6 students and vision exams are required for kindergarten and new students. The exclusion dates in the previous paragraph do not apply to dental and vision exams.

Please note that school offices no longer dispense any medication- over-thecounter or prescription. If

a student needs to take prescription medication during the school day, a student medical authorization form must be filled out. This form can be obtained from the school office.

Book rental fees will be $30 for 1/2 day kindergarten and $60 for all day kindergarten through grade 8.

Pittsfield High School book rental fee is $75. Rental fees will be accepted at South for K-2 during registration.

Rental fees will be accepted at Pikeland Community School for grades 3-8 any time on or after Monday, Aug. 6. Parents who cannot afford book fees must apply for a waiver. Free textbook waivers can be picked up in every school office and will be sent home with students on the first day of school.

School lunches and breakfast will be available beginning Thursday, Aug. 16, and every day thereafter. Lunch prices are Grades K-2 = $2.40; Grades 3-8 = $2.45; Grades 9-12 = $2.45; extra milk = $ .30; Adult lunches = $2.60. Breakfast programs will be available in every building from 8 a.m. to 8:20 a.m. at the following rates: South Elementary = $1.00, PCS and PHS = $1.25. Pikeland Unit #10 does participate in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. Parents who cannot afford to purchase breakfast or lunch can apply for free or reduced-price rates. Applications will be given to each child on opening day and may be picked

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Elementary and Junior High students can pay for lunch on a daily basis but monthly is preferred. Please check with your student to see how many days they will be eating breakfast and lunch at school. Multiply the number of days by the fees stated above for the total cost for that number of days. Students may bring lunch from home and purchase milk for $ .30. Soda products are not allowed in student lunches. Ala carte services are available at the Junior High for grades 5-8 and at Pittsfield High School.

Pittsfield High School football and golf will begin practice on Monday, Aug. 6. Cross country and volleyball may begin practice on Wednesday, Aug. 8.

Students must have proof of insurance and have a physical examination on file before they may begin practice.

Persons having questions or needing more information may contact any of the following: Pikeland Board of Education Office, 2852147; Angie Greger, PHS Principal at 285-6888; Lisa Jockisch, PCS 6-8 Principal at 285-9462; Jon Frieden, PCS 3-5 Principal at 2859462, and Angie Rubbish, South Elementary Principal at 285-2431.

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Parents are asked to pay $60 when schedules are picked up. Student Council members will be available to give building tours during registration times. The PCS Student Council will sponsor a “Back to School” pool party at King Park on Thursday, Aug. 23, from 5-7 p.m. for grades 3-5 and from 7-9 p.m. for grades 6-8.

The law requires all students entering kindergarten, sixth and ninth grades and all students from out-of-state to have physical examinations that are on an Illinois Physical Form. All students must have proof of proper immunizations. Students will be excluded from school if not in compliance. The exclusion dates for students who have not turned in necessary physicals and evidence of proper immunizations are:

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istration information and their teacher assignment. If you have not received this letter, please contact your child’s school. Starting Friday, Aug. 3, families may also log in to www.teacherease.com to see their child’s teacher assignment.

Pittsfield High School sophomores through seniors may pick up schedules and pay on the following dates and times: Aug. 7 from 9-11 a.m., 1-3 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. and Aug. 8 from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. All parents are encouraged to attend registration to complete necessary paperwork and to pay fees. Parents should enter through the front doors by the office and complete paperwork prior to reporting to the office. Freshmen will be receiving their STAMP orientation letter in the mail. Schedule changes with parental approval must be made prior to the first day of school.

There will be a registration for sixth grade students only in the PCS cafeteria on Tuesday, Aug. 7, from 6-7 p.m. PCS will hold general registration on Tuesday, Aug. 7, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and Thursday, Aug. 9 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and and 5-7 p.m. in the PCS cafeteria.

Parents and students may come at this time to fill out white cards, insurance forms, pay book fees of $60, pick up schedules and turn in any required health papers. All parents/students may tour the building to find classrooms. Students in

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supplies and to tour the building. Meet the Teacher Night will run from 5:307 p.m. at South Elementary School and 6-7:30 p.m. at Pikeland Community School and Pittsfield High School. So, mark your calendar on Aug. 14 for Meet the Teacher Night.

On the second and fourth Thursdays of most months, we will have early dismissals to allow for school improvement planning purposes.

Bus drivers will contact parents as to time and pick up points for bus riders. Bus pick-up points in Pittsfield will be marked with bright colored signs the week before school starts. Parents are reminded that PCS students are dropped off and picked up from school on the east side of the building only. Cars are not permitted to use the road between PHS and the west side of PCS during the day.

Parents of new students who need transportation information should contact Susan Collins at 285-9462.

Parents of K-2 students may register their children on Tuesday, Aug. 7, through Thursday, Aug. 9, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. There will also be an evening registration on Tuesday, Aug. 7, from 4-7 p.m. in the South School cafeteria. Preschool screening will be Friday, Aug. 10.

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Normal student dismissal time is 3:20 p.m. at South Elementary School (grades Preschool-2), 3:25 p.m. at Pittsfield High School (grades 9-12) and 3:30 p.m. at Pikeland Community School (grades 3-8). However, on the following days students will be dismissed 45 minutes early: Thursday, Aug. 16; Friday, Aug. 17; Monday, Aug. 20; Tuesday, Aug. 21 and Wednesday, Aug. 22. There will be no school on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 3.

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Illini Fitness took its first run at hosting their annual Glow Run at the Pittsfield Lake, July 27. “[We had] 175 people register. That is down from last year by about 100 people from total registrations. My hope is that we will be able to do the event again next year,” organizer Tina Veile said. “The lake route seemed to be well received and we have taken some great tips from people about lighting and maybe starting a little earlier.”

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“I worked at Dari Ripple since Danny [Durall] bought it and had always wanted to [make ice cream cakes],” Bootleg Bakery and Catering owner and pastry chef Natalie Hoover said. Now that Hoover runs her own sweets business, she decided it would be a good time to get this idea rolling. A trial run was performed using ice cream cupcakes, above, July 30, during which they sold around 36. Six full-size ice cream cakes were also pre-ordered during the sale, as well.

Pike County Soccer League registration This session will be held for boys and girls ages 4-18. Children must be 4 by Sept. 1, 2018 and no older than 18 by Sept. 1, 2018.

Games will be played Sunday afternoons at Pittsfield Lake. There will be a registration fee of $25 for one child, two children $45, three children $65 and four children $85.

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On Friday morning, July 27, Jeremy Thomas, his sons Jonathan and Jonah, and nephew Joseph (son of Jason and Erica Thomas) delivered a truck load of sweet corn to the Common Pantry, on Chicago’s north side. Farm Bureau’s Adopted Legislator, Senate President John Cullerton, right-middle, assisted in the project.

“I appreciate their generosity. This is a tremendous opportunity for people from different parts of the state to work together, realize we’re all neighbors and remind ourselves of how great the people of Illinois can be,” Cullerton said.

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Bruce Ivers, left and Mike Roseberry, hit holes-in-one just a few hours apart. Ivers hit his at Old Orchard Country Club around 3 p.m. Wednesday and Roseberry hit his at Pasfield in Springfield around 5:15 p.m. Then Friday, also at Old Orchard, Greg Ruble had an ace. Holes-in-one at a club are rare but most agree that for three members to hit one in a 72-hour period was phenomenal.

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By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Old Orchard County Club saw three of its members hit holes-inone last week, although not all three were at the club.

Bruce Ivers hit the course Wednesday afternoon, once the ladies were finished.

“I teed off with my five wood,” Ivers said. “The ball hit the hill and rolled to the right. I knew it

was close to the pin but I couldn’t see it.”

Ivers wasn’t sure where the ball was but thought there was a possibility it had went in the cup.

“I called back to the club house and asked them to send somebody out to verify with me. John David Plattner came out and we walked up on the green,” Ivers said. “He looked in the hole and found the ball.”

This was not Iver’s first ace. He

hit one at Barry in 1995.

Roseberry’s story is more unique.

“I was in Springfield helping Jeremy and Jeffrey Schoenherr with a car wash,” Roseberry said.

“A , sure, and joined him on the back nine.”

Rosemary was no stranger to Pasfield. He golfed there with is grandfather. He was on number 9, using a borrowed 8 iron, wearing flip-flops when he teed off.

New Jaws of Life for PFD

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press It took a lot of lemonade and a lot of dancing, but the Pittsfield Fire Department recently purchased a new electric Jaws of Life.

“The one we had, took five guys to run and had hoses and was bulky and hard to use,” Jason White, fire chief, said. “This one only takes three guys and has the power to push the dashboard of a full-sized Chevy truck.”

The new Jaws has been a dream of the department since a few firefighters attended a convention in Wisconsin five years ago and saw one being demonstrated.

“Then a few years later, I went and I saw it,” White said. “The Chicago Fire Department has them on all of their trucks, so they have been proven.”

White said the department started earmarking funds for the purchase and this spring was able to make the Jaws a reality.

Now the department has two Jaws in case of two calls at the same time or a double extraction.

“We kept our old one and sold our oldest one to the East Pike Fire Protection District,” White said.

Grants are a blessing to the fire departments as tax revenues don’t always cover all the expenses, much less the upgrades.

Rob Seybold recently applied for a federal grant from the Association of Fire Fighters, a division to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FFEMA) to get the department all new airpacks.

“We need new ones,” White said. “Some have already expired and others are right on the verge.”

To purchase a new airpack for each firefighter, the department needs approximately $140,000.

“We’ve applied for this

“I didn’t see it go in,” he said. “I only had two balls that day and I’d lost the first one on my first shot.”

Roseberry said he thought he had hit the ball well but didn’t realize how well until he got to the green.

Roseberry had also had a previous hole-in-one, at Lone Oak Golf Course in Carrollton.

Ruble’s ace came during the Mountain Dew Classic held Friday at OOCC.

He hit with a six iron on number seven and the shot was witnessed

by Jeff Ransom, Chris Petty, Ben Johnson, Jake and Clint McNulty, Perry Bonds and Mike McDonald.

“The ball was right up against the flag pole and when we took he pole out, the ball dropped in,” Johnson said.

Ruble joined the other two OOCC members with his second hole-in-one. His first was at OOCC in 2012.

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The new Jaws of Life has more power, can be operated by three people and is electric meaning no hoses are needed.

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The set being replaced by the new Jaws of Life was bulky and required five men and multiple hoses to operate.

grant the last seven years,” Seybold said. “It’s about our turn.”

White said if the grant

does not come through soon, the department will have to try to fund replacing the packs on their own.”

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Pittsfield Firefighters recently spent the money they have raised the last few years by selling lemonade and hosting an early winter dance to buy a new, more practical Jaws of Life. Firefighters admiring the new equipment are, left to right, Scott Bennett, Bill Grimsley, Jeff Bonnett, Trent Benard,, Bill Irwin, Keenan Smith, Adam Rush, Dalton Kessinger, Jason Thomas, Matt Kirgan, Jason White, Jim Shade, Brian Wade and Rob Seybold.

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BARRY n The summer reading challenge at the Barry Public Library continues until Aug. 14 for the 3rd-8th grade. Prizes will include Kindles and gift cards.

For children who are not yet in Kindergarten, we have the Rubber Ducky Club. 12 children have received their prizes for June which totaled 20 rubber ducks and 8 books. This program will continue indefinitely. Call the library for more information: 335-2149.

CHAMBERSBURG n The Chambersburg Christian Church will hold its 104th Annual Chicken Dinner Thursday, Aug. 23. Carryouts from 3:30 to 4:30.

Serving starts at 4:30 p.m. Fried chicken, potato salad, slaw, corn, baked beans, pies, cakes and homemade ice cream. Everyone is invited to come and meet the new minister--Nate and Claire Walters and their children.

DETROIT n Jim Dain, MVCSC camp manager, has announced the return of Gospel Gigs for this summer into fall, ‘2018. Dain said there will be a series of (4) concerts continuing until Sept. 9. All concerts will be held in the camp chapel starting at 6:30 p.m. The theme for the concert series will be “Lord, Here am I. Send me!”

(Isaiah 6:8). For more information please contact Jim Dain at (573) 324-4676 or Steve Haskins at (217) 891-7616.

GRIGGSVILLE n Griggsville-Perry School District #4 will hold pre-school screenings Thursday, Aug. 9 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Four Rivers Special Education district and Griggsville-Perry School District are sponsoring developmental scrreenigns for all children between the ages of 2 1/2 and 5 (not entering kindergarten in the fall). This screening helps to determine eligibility for the prekindergarten program. Parents should call the school at (217) 833-2352 to schedule an appointment.

HULL n Hull of a Race: 13th Annual

5K/10K Run/Walk/Roll Saturday, Aug. 18 in Down Town Park in Hull. Adult run at 8 a.m. and Kids fun run at 7:45 a.m. Raffle of gift certificates and prizes after race.

Quilt Raffle at 6 p.m. Register on line before Aug. 4 or register day of race at 7 a.m. For more information: www.hullofarace. com or call 217-242-6338 or 217-430-2933.

MILTON n The annual Schlieper Family Reunion will be held

Sunday, Aug. 12 at the Milton Community Center. A carry-in dinner will be at 12:30. All family members and friends are welcome!

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n Shirley Main Benefit (Shirls sew shop) at the New Canton United Methodist Church Saturday, Aug. 4 from 4-7 p.m.

Fish dinner or pulled pork dinner with potato salad, baked beans, cole slaw, dessert and

drinks. Free will donation.

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n Second annual “Back to School” free haircut day for children in need, grades K-12, Saturday, Aug. 11 from 8 a.m.2 p.m. at Donohoo Barbershop, 1227 W. Washington St. in Pittsfield. n Pike Co. Youth League sign ups Aug. 8 from 6-8 p.m. at the Crossroad center for 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grade boys and girls. For more info, call David Forshey 217-779-0287. n Angie Guthrie and Crossing

Jordan will be performing up at the Senior Citizens Center in Pittsfield Aug. 18 at 6 p.m. The group will be singing Gospel and Bluegrass music. Concessions will be available. There is a fee at the door. All proceeds will be donated to the Pike County

Christian Academy in Pittsfield for student scholarship fund.

n The 1956-57-58 East Pike Classes are having their yearly gathering at the Cardinal Inn Cafe in West Pittsfield Sept. 1 at noon. No reservation required.

Menu or buffet will be available. n Area residents will have an

opportunity to learn basic principles of safe hunting at an Illinois Department of Natural Resources Hunter Education course scheduled from 6 to 9:30 p.m. July 31, Aug. 1 and 2, at the Pittsfield American Legion. The ten-hour course includes instruction in wildlife management, firearms safety, hunter ethics, game identification, first aid, survival techniques and regulations. Students must attend each of the three sessions in their entirety in order to graduate. There is no minimum age requirement, however, students under 10 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, able to read the material, and pass a written exam. There is no charge for the course and pre-registration is not required. All students are asked to bring pens or pencils. Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. All inquiries regarding this course or the availability of additional courses may be made by calling the Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources at 1-800-8322599 or email: pairport@pittsfieldil.org

n Pike County Senior Citizens Center Schedule: The Pike County Senior Citizens Center in Pittsfield will be hosting a night of Bluegrass music Saturday, Aug. 4 from 6-9. Concessions will start at 5:30. All ages are welcome so come and join in the fun! Also just a heads up that our card party/game day is Aug. 8 at 12. Please contact Reca if you are planning to eat lunch.

Widows support group will meet Aug. 8 and Aug. 22 from 1-3 p.m. The fish fry is Aug. 9 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Rules of the Road refresher course is Aug. 10 from 1-3 p.m. Bible Study is the 2 and the 16 from 10-11 a.m. with the Craft Club meeting those same days from 1-3 p.m. Crochet Class is Aug. 20 from 1-3 p.m. also.

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PLEASANT HILL n Lewis Reunion: The descendants of William Carroll and Ethel Luella Thomas Lewis will hold their annual reunion Sunday, Aug. 5 at 1 p.m. They will meet at the Pleasant Hill Lions' Club Building in Pleasant Hill for a potluck meal. n Benefit softball tournament for Rick White, Aug. 11 in Pleasant Hill. Teams will consist of at least eight players, minimum of four females per team and can be 10 players. Game times will start at 8 a.m. Trophy for first, second and third. Raffle items and food. For more information contact Cam Little or David Yokem.

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n EPFPD Ladies Aux. will be sending in another brick order.

Anyone that missed out on the first order and would like to purchase a brick, please contact a member of the fire dept. or ladies aux. Sizes available are 4x8, 8x8 and 12x12. If you would like to see what the bricks look like, they are on the north wall at the Milton Firehouse. Any questions, please contact Deb Moore 217723-4228. Deadline for this order is 7/27/18. n For more information please contact Jim Dain at (573) 3244676 or Steve Haskins at (217) 891-7616.

MVCSC Camp calendar: Wilderness Camp, Aug. 5-9 Sportsman (and Ladies) Camp, Aug. 12-15 Family Camp, Sept. 7-9 n All John Wood Community College center offices, in Pittsfield and Baylis will operate on summer hours, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday, May 21 to Aug. 3. Summer classes will meet as listed on students’ schedules.

Regular office hours for the academic year will resume Monday, Aug. 6, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. n The class of 1959 will meet for lunch the third Tuesday of each month at the Courtyard Cafe at 11 a.m. All classmates please come. n Area senior adults are invited to attend a monthly multi-denominational Bible Study with David and Charlotte Hamilton. Meeting the 1st and 3rd Thursday morning each month in the Shaw room of the Pittsfield Senior Center with refreshments, visiting and group singing from 10-10:25 a.m. Bible study begins at 10:30, dismissing promptly at 11 a.m. A free printed study guide will be provided each month.

n Do you have an old cell phone you don’t use anymore?

You can donate it to a worthy cause! We will take all

donated phones, even if they are damaged. They can be left at the Quanada in Pike County office at 941 W. Washington in Pittsfield. For further information, call 285-6119. n Water Aerobic classes at the King Park pool in Pittsfield Mondays and Thursdays from 11 a.m.- noon and 5-6 p.m. Any questions: call 217-285-4524. n The Pittsfield Women's Club meets at noon on the 4th Tuesday of the month. The meeting includes lunch and a program.

Membership is open to all women in Pike County. For more information, contact Ann Rine at 217285-1616. n Calvary Baptist Church of Pittsfield's Helping Hands is held every 3rd Saturday of month from 9-11 a.m. n Pike County Senior Citizens Center Widows Support Group meets in the Shaw room every 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. There also is a monthly card party/luncheon scheduled for every 2nd Wednesday. The players play Pitch and Bridge and if you are interested please call the center at 217-285-4969. n Home and Community Education (HCE) board meets the first Monday of each month.

Visitors and members of HCE are invited to attend the 10 a.m. meeting at the Farm Bureau building. Come see the plans for the new year. n The Springfield Vet Center is now offering Readjustment Counseling in Pittsfield. We are currently at the American Legion Post 152 every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Veterans and their families can schedule an appointment by calling 217-492-4955 during normal business hours and asking for John Mizer LSW. n The class of 1961 will have lunch at the Cardinal Inn on the 3rd Friday of each month at noon.

Classmates, Please attend. n Bursting Bubbles foundation emotional support group on the first Tuesday of the month from 6-7 p.m. at the Barry YMCA and at Illini Hospital on the second Thursday of the month from 6-7 p.m. For more information call 217-335-2961. n 12 Step Al-Anon Family Support Group for alcohol and narcotic addiction every Monday at 8 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Pittsfield (Breezeway entrance). For more information, call Betty at 217- 285-6191. n Bright Star Methodist Cooperative Parish (Oxville, Florence, Detroit, Griggsville, Perry, and New Salem) county wide Bible Studies for Spring 2018 will be held every Wednesday morning at Griggsville UMC at 9:30 a.m. and every Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. at Perry UMC. This is absolutely free and everyone in Pike County are welcome to attend. Questions? Call Pastor Dave at 217-833-2575.

n Set Free is a non-traditional recovery program for adults (ages 18+), based on doing life together. Join us for Set Free every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Pittsfield Assembly of God. There is free childcare, from birth-6th grade.

Learn more: Set Free Recovery Group on Facebook.com. n The Pittsfield Masonic Lodge meets the second Monday of every month at the Masonic Lodge. n Meals Plus for Seniors serves lunch at noon, Mon. through Fri. at Findley Place. Over 60, meals are based on donations. Call Connie by 8:50 a.m. on the day you would like to make reservations at 217-285-6150. Milk and bread offered with every meal.

OUT-OF-COUNTY n The Hillcrest Holiness Camp Meeting will hold revival services Aug. 6-12, Monday through Sunday at 7 p.m., Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and missionary service at 1:30 p.m.

Dr. Tom Hermiz, General Superintendent Emeritus, will bring the message each evening. Leading in music worship, Larry and Trish Jewett, song evangelists. Missionary speaker is Amber Hershberger of Africa, World Gospel Mission. Located 4 miles west of Kampsville, on Route 96. Please contact Carol Freesmeyer at 618-653-4680 for more information, as well as contacting us on Facebook. n Come to the Y and check out our new mother/daughter volleyball league! The girls can play with mom, stepmom, aunt, grandmother, or anyone that fits that role! Registration is open from July 16-Aug. 1. Games will be played on Monday nights. Game times are 6, 7, and 8 p.m. The 6 week league will run from Aug. 6-Sept. 10. Ages include 9 years old and up. Don’t have an adult to play with? No problem! Give us the girls name and we will find a place for them! Register at the front desk to reserve your spot or call 217-773-2230. Only 7 teams are allowed in the league so be sure to sign up early! Email ymcabuss@casscomm.com for any questions! n Come out to beautiful Rolling Greens Golf Course to play in the YMCA's 4th Annual Golf Tournament! This 18-hole 4 person scramble tournament featuring Rolling Greens will be Aug. 3 with registration starting at 10:15 a.m. Your team will have the opportunity to bid on great silent auction items, participate in mini-games, as well as provided lunch at 11 a.m. Shotgun start will be at 11:30 a.m. Registration deadline is July 27. Registrations received after July 27 will have a late fee added. Get your team signed up today! All proceeds from this tournament are given directly back to the community in the forms of numerous programs, services, as well as continuance of our established endowment fund. With our endowment fund, we are able to ensure that the Y’s mission will be carried out for generations and generations.

Contact Kristen Buss at 217-7732230 for more information.

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Shive family holds reunion

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Bridal showers on the calendar There will be a community baby shower for Moxie Louise, daughter of Andrew and Sarah Pennock, Aug. 5 at 2 p.m. at the Detroit Town Hall. To be a hostess contact Casey Beck at 217-7795525.

There will be a community bridal shower Saturday, Sept. 1 for Stephanie Still and Drew Klingele. The

shower will be held at the Milton Community Center and will be a morning brunch at 10 a.m. The couple is registered at Wal-Mart, Casteels and Bed, Bath & Beyond.

This summer, Milton Lunch Bunch provides a free lunch for any school aged child in the Milton area on Wednesdays. Lunches are Aug. 1, 8, 15 from 11:30

By KARRIE SPANN 217-723-4262 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Milton Christian Church annex.

To volunteer to help, please contact Nanette Bess 217370-9575.

Nebo

Egg Beg fundraiser this Saturday The queen and jr miss Vin Fiz contestants will be doing their annual door to door fundraising “egg beg” Aug 4 starting at 9 a.m. $1.00 per egg.

Fin Viz is Aug. 18.

Sign up for Fear Factor 2018 at Vin Fiz this year

from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. You can comment o the post on the Nebo Community Club facebook page if you are interested in playing. Must not have any food allergies. We will choose from the sign ups.

I was certainly happy we got some much needed rain

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in the area. The grass was sure looking brown. Hope everyone has a blessed week

Pleasant Hill

Room for teams in softball tournament The Smith Family Reunion, the descendants of Fred and Violet Smith, gathered Saturday, July 28 in Pittsfield, at Farm Bureau Hall. This is the ninth year that the family has come together for good food and lots of catching up. A wonderful meal was enjoyed by all. Approximately 68 relatives came together from Kansas, Missouri, Indiana, North Carolina and all over the State of Illinois.

They are still needing co-ed ball teams for the benefit for Rick White if you want to join in the softball tournament the cost is $200 per team. They have T-shirts for sale $20, you can contact Becky Hobbs. The event is August 11 starting at 8 a.m, and there will be food and drinks for sale. Rick is fighting cancer. They are raffling

the following guns: Mossberg 500 slugster 12 gauge 3 inch chamber and Henry 22 Maverick 12 gauge 28 inch barrel 3 inch chamber. For more information contact Becky Hobbs, Cam Little, Rod or Phoebe Collins, or David or Cindy Yokem.

The community lost another long time member, Jim McElfresh. Jim was one of the good old guys who did not know a stranger. Our sympathy goes out to the family.

Aug. 12, at 1 p.m., the Pleasant Hill Methodist will host a Back to School Fair, in the church yard. Pleasant Hill students will be able to get free school supplies while they last. Kids and their families can enjoy free food, a bouncy house, and free haircuts from licensed barbers and stylists!

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By DEBBIE MILLER 217-734-2845 If you wish to donate to this event, they are using the Pleasant Hill CUSD #3 elementary and junior high school supply lists (this should be available at WalMart) and trying to have some of all the supplies that are required for each grade.

All donations are appreciated!

I got to spend four days in the hospital with an infection last week. I am gaining ground but not ready to run a foot race. The bad part was that I got sick when our whole family met at St Louis for the day.

Descendants of Robert and Mary Shive gathered in Winchester on July 15, 2018.

Those attending were: Vera (Shive) Havens Family: Keith and Betty Ann Jefferson; Bruce Jefferson; Bob and Karla Havens, Julie Havens and Mike Mohr; Jill Winks, Clay Winks and friend Kaitlin Melton; James Ryan Williams, J.R., and Luke Williams.

Frances (Shive) Giger Family: Sue and Mark Giger; Earl, Mary Jane Pursley and Emily.

Mabel (Shive) Chapman Family: Sandy Bonn; Kristi Bonn; Danny and Mary Bonn, Addison and Grayson; Art and Diane Chapman.

Dick Shive Family: Pam Hembrough.

Bill Shive Family: Betty Jean Shive, Jason Shive; Jeremy Shive.

Joe Shive Family: JoAnn Lakin; Henry, Pam Schmidt and Nick; Eric and Cathy Fraley, Aliya and Myles; Lindsey Melvin and Grant Manuela; Jerry Shive; Tony and Nancy Crain; Jason Crain and Olivia; Tony and Stephanie Ford, Annika and Zaiden; Steve and Nancy Shive; Sarah Shive and Asher Payton; Jim and Connie Haverfield, Skyler Depue; Ashley, Caleb and Zack Wear.

Alice (Shive) Guth: David and Lenora Guth; Tristen Retholtz; Tom and Karen Marks; Miranda Marks.

Jane (Shive) Nevius: Dave and Mary Zimmerman; Alan and Debbie Harmon.

John Shive Family: Teresa and Jim Arm-

strong; Amie Shive, Michael Hinman and Blaine, Anthony Romano.

Jack Shive Family: Janice Shive; Cindy and Hannah Balance; Jon and Sally McKee. A.C. and Norma (Shive) Reel; Billy Reel; Becky Thomas; Lila Martin and Raven; Lucy Gordon and Kaleb.

Tom Shive Family: Linda Shive; Don and Shelley Shive; Chris and Cassie Veach.

Whitney and Delores Long.

Three deaths in the past year were: France Shive Giger on Oct. 28, 2017.

Vera Shive Havens on Dec. 9, 2017.

Mary Mae Cox Shive on Dec. 28, 2017.

Recent weddings were: Sean McKee and Bree on Dec. 9, 2017.

Jacob Pursley and Allison Mitchell on Jan. 13, 2018. Andrea Marks and Jake Staley on July 7, 2018.

Recent births were: Aliya born to Cathy and Eric Fraley on July 18, 2017.

Bryson born to Ryan Guth and Alicia Epperley on Nov. 13, 2017. Peri Lois born to Kristi and Scott Haller on Aug. 8, 2017.

Alice Adel stillborn to Jeremy and Leanne Zimmerman in Nov. 2017.

Other notes: Delaney Miller graduated from SIU School of Pharmacy. Alex Giger is in the United States Air Force. Joe Pursley is in the United States Marines.

Next year the reunion will be Sunday, July 21, 2019.

Hepworths hold reunion The Hepworth reunion was held July 14, 2018 at the Winchester park with 106 in attendance. A good time was shared by all.

Those attending from Winchester were Jennifer Neff, McKenna, Landon and Riam Neff, Debra Ross, Katie Castelberry, Brantley and Maeligh, Don Wright, Jack and Dee Dee Wright, Gary and Debbie Wells, Finley Seymore, Tammy and Hannah Cannon, Joyce Darris, Lindsay Littig, Gordon and Donna Holmes, Donnie and Maurene Eddinger, Carisea Moore, Janie Adams, Paul Sanders, Ruth Early, Becky

and Colten Bigelow, Tonya Sanders, Elisha Evans and Levi York, Leland and Dawn Evans, Carolyn Boaster, David Sanders, Bryan and Beth Eddinger Tate and Jordan Brown.

Jason and Morgan Richardson from Franklin.

David Hepworth, Jacob Wilson, Eli Wilson, Josh Hepworth from Bluffs.

Sheila and Daryl Carlson, Skippy Hepworth German from Gifford.

Mark, Christy and Blaise Hallack and David Benton from Roodhouse.

Loretta Foiles, Don Hallack, Justine and Gwyneth Agealda from Hilview.

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and other area news Lots of ongoing events at the Senior Center and other places

“You may not be what you think you are, but you are what you think”. Liberty paper.

Plenty to do at the Pike County Senior Citizens Center for August.

Read the following: Pike County Senior Citizens Center, 220 West Adams Street, Pittsfield, will be hosting a night of bluegrass music this Saturday, Aug. 4, from 6-9 p.m. Concessions will start at 5:30. All ages are welcome so come and join in the fun!

Also just a heads up that our card party/game day is the 8th at noon. Please contact me (Reca) if you are planning to eat lunch.

Widows Support Group will meet the 8 and the 22 from 1-3 p.m.

The fish fry is the 9 from 4:30-6:30.

Rules of the Road refresher course is the 10 from 1-3 p.m.

Bible Study is on the 2nd and the 16th from 10-11 p.m. with the Craft Club meeting those same days from 1-3 p.m.

Crochet Class is on the 20th from 1-3 p.m. also.

Harmony Grits Country Music Show will be performing on the 11th from 6-8:30 p.m.

Any questions, call 1-217285-4969.” All provided by Reca Risley, director.

Continuing activies: Adult Water Aerobics at King Park in Pittsfield, Mondays and Thursdays, 11a.m.

- noon. and 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Farmers’ Market at the Sunset Park on Georgia Street in Louisiana, each Wednesday, from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. This is for produce or crafts within a 50 mile radius of Louisiana.

East Pike Lending Library in Detroit, most Saturdays, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. No cost to check out books and there are gobs of books to give away. Stock up on your winter reading early.

Recycling is continuing in west Pittsfield. You can go out to the recycling dumpsters which are up the road from the American Legion across from the bowling alley and continue to put your recycled goods into the dumpsters anytime now. Just do not leave any articles on the ground. If you need any help unloading and putting things into the dumpsters, the 4-H clubs will be there the first Saturday of each month between 9 a.m.-

11a.m. up through October.

Birthdays and Anniversaries for This Week: Aug.1 -- Christina Troxell, Ethan Raftery, Linda Kirk, Sheryl and Andy Borrowman.

Aug.3 -- Angela Dwight, Josh Edgar, Justin Gully, Bob and Liz Lipcamon.

Aug.4 -- Alexis Coultas, Dawnyetta Manard, Jacob Brown, Renae Martin, Paul and Brenda Whatley.

Aug.5 -- Wyatt Kroeschel.

Aug.6 -- Christina Brown.

Aug.7 -- Connie McAdams, Diana Cooper.

John David Barlow made his appearance at Blessing Hospital Monday, July 23, at 9:38 a.m. He weighed 8 lbs.

4 oz. and was 22 inches long.

His joyful parents are Joe and Cassie Barlow of Bowen.

Maternal grandparents are John and Sheila Kroeschel and paternal grandparents are Sue Barlow and the late David Barlow.

Great grandmothers are Lucille Kroeschel and Mary Shoemaker.

Family reunions coming up: Sunday, Aug. 12 -- Grimsley Family Reunion -- King Park in Pittsfield -- starts promptly at noon.

“A chip on the shoulder means there is a wooden block higher up”. Liberty paper.

Prayer Requests (Edited my list. Anytime anyone else would like to have someone put on this list, please give me a call.): Brad Bennett, Christine Henthorn, Connie McFall, Darold Garner, Dianna Ruble, Frances Larson, Jack Kirk, Jerry Gully, Josh Bennett, Milo Klein, Mike Peters, Phillip Dice, Pastor Gary Dice, Richard Kindle, Radar Grim, Roger and Sue Robbins, Roger Bonnett, Roger Woods, Ted Patton, Wayne Robbins.

Sympathy to the family and friends of Steve Smothers who passed away recently. Steve was married to the former Sandy Bergman, and they were blessed with three children, several grandchildren, and a great grandchild.

Steve was a member of the Pittsfield High School class of 1973.

Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife. Proverbs 26:20, 21.

Trivia questions for this week (still could use help with these): 1. After Job’s three friends gave all the advise they could to Job, who was the young man who talks to Job? 2. When God talks to Job, from what object does His voice come from?

3. The word behemoth is another word for what animal?

4. What snack item is used to make dynamite?

5. How many muscles does the human body use to balance itself standing still?

June 16, Cheri Myers of New Salem and JoAnn Booth of Pittsfield flew to Fairbanks, Alaska, for the beginning of their land and sea tour of Alaska. Highlights were the Ice Museum, University of Alaska’s Museum of the North, Sternwheeler Steamboat tour on the Chena River with a dog sled demonstration by Iditarod champion Susan Butcher’s daughter, and a replica of a Chena Indian village; Alaska pipeline tour and Gold Dredging, Salmon Bake and Golden Heart Revue at Pioneer Park. At Denali National Park, they landed on a glacier in a helicopter and took a Tundra Wilderness Tour where they saw moose, bear, and caribou.

June 21 (summer solstice), they took an Arctic circle airplane tour over the Arctic circle where the sun never went down that day. The airplane stopped at Coldfoot Cafe where the truckers from “Ice Road Truckers” were often filmed. Other adventures included a domed train ride from Denali to Anchorage; bus tour of Turnagain Arm where they saw glaciers; at Seward: a boat tour of Resurrection Bay with whales, seals, otters, and more glaciers; a catamaran cruise on Kenai Fjords. They boarded the ship at Seward then toured Glacier Bay; the ship stopped at Haines; Skagway where they enjoyed the White Pass Summit Scenic Railroad; Juneau tour which included the Mendenhall Glacier; Ketchican Misty Fjords Wilderness Explorer Tour.

The ship disembarked in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and Cheri and JoAnn were there for the 150th Canada Day Celebration; visited Granville Island, Stanley Park horse drawn tour, VanDusen Botanical Garden, and the

Capilano Suspension Bridge.

The sisters flew home July 4 and viewed fireworks from the plane (sounds like to me that this was a trip of a lifetime).

Visitors at the home of Wanda and Carl Blacketer Sunday afternoon, July 22, were: Edward and Lynette Thomas of Grandberry, Texas, Tony and Megan Thomas of Quincy, Robert and Lois Thomas and Bruce and Kathy Thomas, all of Hull, Aunt Norma McGee of Virginia, Illinois, and Kay and Ken Armstrong of Pleasant Hill.

Edward, Robert, and Bruce are Wanda’s brothers. Tony is Edward’s son. Kay is Wanda’s cousin. They all enjoyed a wonderful visit before Edward and Lynette headed back to Texas.

Recently I went to Healing Hands next to Donohoo’s Barber Shop for the first time, and had a massage for tension and pain that was worth every penny.

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Girls go 2-2 in regional play

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Uniform on, hair braided, game face, on. Rebecca Neupauer was ready to play. Neupauer was on the Pike County All-Star team that played in the Little League Softball World Series Regional last week in Indiana.

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Harlee DeCamp takes a play in stride a the runner was out at second.

The girls had wins over Nebraska and Michigan but lost to Iowa and Ohio.

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The Pike County 9-11 year old All Stars are home after losing two consecutive games at the state tournament in Freeport. The boys won their district the week of July in front of a home crowd. Team members were, front row, left to right, Tucker Cook, Casen Tobias, Tim Hull, Draven Puterbaugh, Dax Nutter, Owen Shaw, Clyde Dunker.

Back row, Coach Tom Shaw, Jaron White, Keaton Hittner, Connor Sweeting, Carter Frazier, Luke Archer, and Coach Charlie Hull.

Tie at Mountain Dew Classic at OOCC

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Hannah Hill manned her side of the infield with authority during the trip to the Softball World Series.

The Pike County girls were fourth in their regional and in the top 16 in the nation.

McKinley Lowe made quite a name for herself in the softball world in her appearance at the state and regional games. Lowe will pitch for the Pleasant Hill Junior High team this fall.

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Two teams tied for the title at the Mountain Dew Classic held Friday at Old Orchard Country Club. Members of the CNB team and one team to tie were Geoff Baker, Kent Baker, Jimmy Sanderson and Todd Peebles. Scott Moore had longest putt on #3 and men’s long drive went to Drew Kennedy.

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McKenna Winchell was a steel wall behind the plate during the girls’ run. A catcher has the dirtiest, hottest job on the field, but, also one of the most important.

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The outfield is sometimes a lonely place, but Ava Wombles plays it with authority.

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The team sponsored by Pepsi, who promoted the tournament were, Brad Lipcamon, Tim Schrage, Chad Colven, and Dustin Jenkins. Proceeds from the tourney will be given to the Pittsfield Little League for equipment purchases.

Natalie Roseberry had the longest ladies drive and Dave Bennett won the prize for closes second shot on #6.

Saukee Football practice times Saukee Football kicks off season Monday, August 6, at 4:30 p.m. All student athletes are required to submit physical and school paperwork before practice starts at 5 p.m. Athletes are requested to

report to the practice field behind PHS. Any athlete who has not been issued equipment needs to report at 4 p.m. to get fitted for helmet and shoulder pads.

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It was high fives all around as the coaches congratulated the girls on a game will played.

The Saukee Nation Fundraiser, formerly known as the Saukee Football Night, will be Aug.11 at the RiverBank Bar and Grill.

Tickets are $50 each and

each ticket allows two people in the door, food and one entry into the grand cash drawing. Top prize is $2,500 with other cash prizes available.

There will be a silent auction and live auction items as well as live entertainment. The band Broken Stone will perform beginning at 8 p.m.

McSaukee Night at McDonald’s Aug. 13 Coaches and athletes from the Pikeland athletic program will be waiting on customers at McDonalds Monday, Aug. 13 from 4 to 8 p.m.

This will be a fundraiser with 20% of the total proceeds going towards new weight equipment at Pittsfield High School.

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The girls trip to state was not all work and no play.

Harlee DeCamp, McKinley Lowe, Rebecca Neupauer, Ava Wombles, Hannah Hill and Madison Daniels shared a pizza while relaxing at the motel.

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I AM not responsible for any NO HUNTING, ATV-ing or debts other than my own. trespassing on our property without permission. SecOtha Hull. 8.1.18 tion 4 of Derry Township and Section 34 of Hadley 900A NO TRESPASSING Township. Frank & Ruth Armistead. 6.26.19 Calhoun County ABSOLUTELY NO swimNO TRESPASSING no hunt- ming/no hunting on land ing on property owned by owned by Fred Smith at ValMartha Knight (also known ley City Falls. Violators will as Marty Aderton), Lincoln be prosecuted. 5.22.19 Valley Road, Hardin. 7.24.19 NO TRESPASSING on LinNO TRESPASSING or da Bennet farm ground near hunting allowed on land in Griggsville. Trespassers will Calhoun County owned by be prosecuted. 5.1.19 Ruth Smith. Violators will be MY LAND lo­ cat­ ed in Sec­ prosecuted. 3.27.19 tion 18 SW of Pearl is pri­ NO TRESPASSING or hunt- vate prop­er­ty. Hunt­ing, fish­ ing allowed on the land in ing, trap­ping, tres­pass­ing, Batchtown owned by Steve for any pur­pose, with­out the and Cindy Meszaros. Viola- writ­ten, signed per­mis­sion of tors will be prosecuted. 5.30.19 the own­er, is strict­ly for­bid­ NO TRESPASSING or hunt- den. Vio­la­tors will be pros­e­ ing allowed on the land in cut­ed. Ti­mothy Brink­mann.

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1500C YARD SALES Jersey County MULTI FAMILY Yard Sale: camping equipment, toys, misc. household items, clothing all sizes. 704 S. Washington St., Jerseyville.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS Jersey State Bank PLAINTIFF Vs. Kevin M. Bizaillion; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 18-CH-2 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 4/9/2018, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois will on September 12, 2018 at the hour of 8:15AM at Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Jerseyville, IL 62052, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Jersey and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 04-401-003-00 04-409-001-80 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 307 Fremont Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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 successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-17-17247.

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DEFENDANTS. 17 CH 55 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 3/7/2018, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois will on August 22, 2018 at the hour of 8:15AM at Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Jerseyville, IL 62052, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Jersey and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

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.

PIN 04-370-045-00 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 211 Sheridan Jerseyville, IL 62052 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Financial Illinois, Inc. PLAINTIFF Vs. Brenda J. Gardner; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 17-CH-35 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 10/25/2017, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois will on September 12, 2018 at the hour of 8:15AM at Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Jerseyville, IL 62052, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Jersey and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 04-526-001-00

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-17-17018.

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ers 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(g1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

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

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 700 S LIBERTY, Jerseyville, IL 62052 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchas-

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 14-1710659.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY - JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Gary L. Pruitt; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 17-CH-58 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 3/7/2018, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois will on August 22, 2018 at the hour of 8:15AM at Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Jerseyville, IL 62052, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Jersey and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 04-825-001-00 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 605 Cleveland St Jerseyville, IL 62052 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY - JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. Cory A. Watson; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 17-CH-59 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 3/7/2018, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois will on August 22, 2018 at the hour of 8:15AM at Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Jerseyville, IL 62052, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Jersey and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 05-222-015-50 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 17417 Delhi Farms Road Jerseyville, IL 62052 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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 14-1717691.

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ium 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 14-1717589.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC, PLAINTIFF, VS. CARRY L KANE A/K/A CARRY KANE, DEFENDANTS. 18-CH-3 1113 WEST EXCHANGE STREET JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on June 5, 2018, Sheriff of Jersey County will on September 6, 2018, in Courtroom A of the Jersey County Courthouse, 201 W. Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Jersey, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 04-325-007-00 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1113 West Exchange Street Jerseyville, IL 62052 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY BRICK NO GARAGE The Judgment amount was $60,470.15.

Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without re-

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, PLAINTIFF, VS. UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MARGARET M WELLER A/K/A MARGARET WELLER, IF ANY; WILLIAM BUTCHER, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE OF MARGARET M. WELLER A/K/A MARGARET WELLER; CAROL WELLER; LISA ROBINSON, DEFENDANTS. 17 CH 4 23175 HOLLOW AVENUE JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on June 5, 2018, Sheriff of Jersey County will on September 6, 2018, in Courtroom A of the Jersey County Courthouse, 201 W. Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Jersey, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 04-146-001-00 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 23175 Hollow Avenue Jerseyville, IL 62052 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH DETACHED 2 CAR GARAGE. The Judgment amount was $97,448.09.

Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes,

course to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:// ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com.

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 265672 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:// ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com.

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 260955 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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Wednesday, August 1, 2018

Pike Press

Police arrest sex offender

Police Beat

An alert Pittsfield City Police Officer was conducting a routine patrol near King Park in Pittsfield when he spotted a subject known to be a registered sex offender in the park.

Children were present in the park and also in the pool.

David Coultas, 54, Pittsfield, was arrested and booked on a charge of presence of a sex offender within a park.

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.

Billy G. Lipcamon, 37, Pittsfield, was arrested July 23 on a felony charge of methamphetamine possession with a bond of $1,000 and felony methamphetamine possession with intent to deliver, no bond set. He remains lodged in the Pike County Jail.

Austin J. Shaw, 26, Griggsville, was arrested July 23 on a Pike County traffic warrant alleging failure to appear on defective windshield and driving while suspended. He posted $250 and was released pending court appearance.

Rebecca L. Clayton, 24, Bluffs, was arrested July 23 on a felony charge of methamphetamine possession with a bond of $3,000 and felony methamphetamine possession with intent to deliver. She posted bond and was released pending court appearance.

Ryan J. Kremer, 32, Nebo, was arrested July 24 on a misdemeanor Pike County warrant alleging failure to appear. He posted $250 and was released pending court appearance.

Craig E. Stauffer, 23, Nebo, was arrested July 24 on a felony in-state warrant from Calhoun County alleging aggravated domestic violence and had a bond of $2,500. Staffer was also charged in Calhoun County with unlawful restraint. He remains lodged.

Jason C. Short, 44, Polo, Mo., was arrested July 24 on a felony Pike County warrant. He posted $900 and was released pending court appearance.

Coultas was charged in 1994 of multiple counts of aggravated sexual abuse with a victim under 13. He was sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections and served 25 years.

Coultas posted $150 on the charge and was released from the Pike County Jail pending court appearance.

Defense asks for continuance in Pope sentencing

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press A scheduled sentencing and hearing a motion for a new trial for John Pope was continued until Sept. 14. The original date was Friday, July 27. Pope was convicted in April of 10 counts of sexual abuse stemming from allegations made in January, 2017 and was scheduled to be sentenced

Friday as well as a motion for a new hearing heard.

According to the Pike County State’s Attorney’s office, the continuance was granted to the defense due to the unavailability of the transcripts of the trial Pope was represented in the first trial by Anthony Cameron, but has since replaced Cameron as his attorney with Gary Wangler.

Pleasant Hill PD arrests three in two incidents

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The Pleasant Hill Police Department arrested three people in the last two weeks in two separate incidents.

The first incident occurred July 19 at 8:01 p.m. on East Clay Street. A PHPD officer pulled over a vehicle driven by Dustin C. Fulmer, 32, Pittsfield. He was arrested on a Pike County warrant for petition to revoke probation and failure to appear at pay or appear.

A passenger, Hayle M. Eller, 21, of Milton, was arrested on a Pike County war-

rant for petition to revoke conditional discharge and a second Pike County warrant for petition to revoke supervision. Both Fulmer and Eller were transported and lodged in the Pike County Jail.

The second incident occurred July 25 when an officer conducted a traffic stop on Quincy street just before 5 p..m. The driver of the vehicle, Desirae A. Howland, 32, of Pleasant Hill, was arrested on a Pike County warrant for failure to appear at pay or appear and new charges of driving while license suspended and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. She was transported and lodged in the Pike County Jail.

Two major house fires over the weekend

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Fire departments were busy over the weekend. After East Pike and Pittsfield spent much of Saturday afternoon looking for a downed airplane, there were two major house fires.

At approximately 10:45 p.m. Saturday evening, Pittsfield received a call regarding a house fire north of Pittsfield. When the PFD arrived they found the kitchen and garage of the house fully engulfed.

“We had hoped we could still save part of the house,” Jason White, fire chief said. “But it just wouldn’t go out. She had a lot of books and collectibles and they just kept the fire going.”

The house was on the ground when fire departments left.

Marva Hurst, the resident, was not home at the time the fire started. It is believed to have started in the kitchen in the stove area. Hurst lost pets in the blaze.

“I estimate we put 60,000 gallons of water on it,” White said. “We called in GriggsvillePerry, North Pike, East Pike and Baylis to help with manpower and hauling water. The evening was muggy and our guys were showing signs of fatigue.”

Crews were on scene until 3 a.m. and were back at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. for flareups. The Illinois State Fire Marshall examined the scene

Sunday afternoon and ruled the fire a cooking accident.

Supporting departments were hardly back at base when they were called to 102 N. Federal Street in Perry.

“When we got there, there were visible flames and heavy smoke coming through the roof,” Greg Martin, of the North Pike Fire Department, said “It was a two story house and while it’s still standing, there is heavy smoke, water and fire damage.”

Due to the head start the fire had on the firefighters and the fatigue of firefighters from the fire just hours before, North Pike asked for aid from Griggsville, Baylis and MeredosiaChambersburg Fire Departments. North Pike, Griggsville and Baylis had been at the earlier fire, as well.

The house’s residents, Kelly Bloxum and her two sons, were at home at the time of the fire but according to Martin, were outside when the fire department arrived.

Donations are being gathered for the family.

The boys wear size 10/12 and 5T clothing.

They also will need school supplies.

The Pittsfield Fire Department was also called about 7:45 p.m. Saturday evening to the Kepley House for what turned out to be a false alarm. Residents were evacuated while a search of the facility was conducted.

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Mark D. Brown, 54, Pittsfield, was arrested July 24 on a felony charge of home invasion. He remains lodged in lieu of $3,000 bond.

Brian L. Griffith, 48, Kansas City, Mo., was arrested July 24 on a felony Pike County warrant. He posted $400 and was released pending court appearance.

Desirae A. Howland, 32, Pleasant Hill, was arrested July 25 on a Pike County traffic warrant and a charge of driving while revoked. She posted $500 on the warrant and $150 on the DWR and was released pending court appearance.

Dylan M. Piper, 20, Pleasant Hill, was arrested July 25 on a misdemeanor Pike County warrant. He posted $200 and was released pending court appearance.

David B. Coultas, 54, Pittsfield, was arrested July 25 on a misdemeanor charge of sex offender violation ( being near a park or daycare). He posted $150 and was released pending court appearance.

Donald R. Fisher, 35, Stonington, was arrested July 25 on a misdemeanor charge of violation of order of protection. He was released to another county.

Chiquita D. Bayliss, 25, Calumet, was arrested July 25 on a felony charge of unlawful use of a weapon. She was released to another county.

Charles L. Goewey, 40, Nebo, was arrested July 26 on a felony Pike County warrant. He remains lodged in lieu of $3,500 bond.

Luke A. Crawford, 52, Griggsville, was arrested July 26 on a felony charge of possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver. He posted $5,000 and was released pending court appearance.

Lauren B. McLeese, 31, New Salem, was arrested July

26 on a misdemeanor warrant alleging failure to appear at a pay or appear. She posted $300, using a credit card, and was released pending court appearance.

Kurtis S. Forshey, 22, Pittsfield, was arrested July 26 on a misdemeanor Pike County warrant. He posted $250 and was released pending court appearance.

Donna K. Harris, 56, Griggsville, was arrested July on a small claims body attachment. She posted $150 cash bond and was released pending court appearance.

Shannon W. Allen, 51, Murrayville, was arrested July 27 on a Pike County small claims body attachment. She posted $500 and was released pending court appearance.

Jeffrey S. Sprague, 48, Chambersburg, was arrested July 28 on a felony in-state warrant. He posted $500 bond and was released pending court appearance.

Larry D. Clendenny, 58, Pittsfield, was arrested July 28 on a felony charge of methamphetamine possession. Bond was set at $10,000 and he remains lodged.

Clayton M. Fernandes, 20, Pittsfield, was arrested July 29 on a Pike County warrant. He posted $500 and was released pending court appearance.

Taylor A. Martin, 20, Pleasant Hill was arrested July 29 on a misdemeanor Pike County warrant. She posted $150 and was released pending court appearance.

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.

Dispositions Traffic Speeding ($120 unless noted): Cierra R. Anderson, 8/29/00, Pittsfield.

Seat belt ($60 unless noted): Timothy L. Anderson, 5/3/92, Pittsfield.

Samantha L. Hatton, 10/12/00, Griggsville;.

Rebecca N. Orr, 4/19/81, Pleasant Hill, $178.

Charles G. Worthington, 6/2/38, Pittsfield.

Misc. traffic: Brock Bradshaw, 6/16/75, Barry, driving on a revoked license, $1,434; illegal transportation of liquor, $384.

Jordan D. Herron, 9/6/79, Pleasant Hill, no valid registration; $384.

Casey Jo. Spain, 8/27/91, Pittsfield, failure to reduce speed $407, three months supervision.

Brianna N. Thomas, 10/28/01, unsafe backing on highway, $120.

Toby L. Vincent, 9/28/94, illegal transportation of alcohol, $120.

Felony: Donald G. Anstedt, 9/2/54, Pittsfield, possession of a controlled substance, $7,809, 24 months probation, 30 hours community service.

Ordinance violations Failure to Vaccinate/ Register $50: Sandra Coy, Pleasant Hill.

Tasha Kirk, Griggsville.

Robert Newlon, Hull.

Jerry Kindhart, Perry.

Rose Richards, Pleasant Hill.

Jeremy Presley, Pittsfield.

Larry Kendall, Barry.

Stephanie Kaveney, Pittsfield.

Nuisance:

From Pleasant Hill: Gary Peterbaugh, $300.

Jennifer Guthrie, $300, Angela Nash, $140, Griggsville.

Zoning: Forwarded to States Attorney: Lakin Logsdon, Barry.

Emily Billings, New Canton.

Kirby Hauseman, Pleasant Hill.

Divorces Brianna Michelle Walden vs. Brian Lee Walden, 7-17-18.

Jonathan Robert Parrack vs. Erika Marie Nichols, 7-18-18.

Rosanna Cassidy Johns vs. Keith Wayne Johns, 7-20-18.

Deeds

Beth Zumwalt/Pike Press

A flame was still burning Monday afternoon after a fire Saturday night at the home of Marva Hurst in Pittsfield. Pittsfield Fire Department, along with Griggsville, North Pike, Baylis and East Pike battled the blaze for five hours and put approximately 60,000 gallons of water on the blaze.

Nikki Liehr/Pike Press

A fire gutted the upstairs and caused extensive water and smoke damage downstairs to a home in Perry Sunday morning. Kelly Bloxum and her sons were home at the time of the blaze but were able to get out safely. North Pike responded to the call and called Griggsville, Baylis and Meredosia-Chambersburg for mutual aid.

Betty J. Bradshaw, Gary W. Bradshaw, Vicki L. Wallace, Steven E. Bradshaw to Nancy Jane Grimes, Block 5, Lot 5, Jones & Purketts Addn., Griggsville.

Melvin Musgrave, Catherine S. Musgrave to Tyler Musgrave, Sarah Musgrave, Part of the NW 1/4, Sec. 25, New Salem Township.

Gavin D. Koeller to Kris W. Koeller, and easement for ingress/egress, SW 1/4, 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 28, Kinderhook Township; NE 1/4, NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 28, Kinderhook Township.

Molly R. Hoots, Molly R. Gillis, Joshua E. Hoots to Crista M. OBrien, Crista M. O’Brien, Pt. Lot, Lot 31, Lowry Addn., Pittsfield.

Edwin E. Reinhardt, Barbara L. Reinhardt to Joshua R. Hoots, Molly E. Hoots, Lot 7, Ghrist SD., Pittsfield; N. 1/2 of Blk, Block 14, Doyle & Palmers Addn., Pittsfield.

James Michael Denison Co. Trustee, Matthew Jay Denison Co. Trustee, James L. Denison Revocable Trust, James L. Denison Revocable Trust, Jocelyn A. Denison Revocable Trust, Jocelyn A. Denison Revocable Trust to Robert M. Capps, Pt. Lot 1, Lot 1, Norris Addn., Pittsfield; NW 1/4, SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Sec. 25, Pittsfield Township.

Stephen B. Welbourne, Michelle D. Welbourne to Robert Spoon, NE 1/4, 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Sec. 17, Hadley Township.

PSB Farms, LLC. to Bob Richter, Undivided 11% interest, NW 1/4, SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 26, Levee Township.

Bob Richter to Georgia L. Richter, 5.5% interest, NW 1/4, SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 26, Levee Township.

Bob Richter to Penny L. Norton, Jeffrey V. Norton, Undivided 2.75% interest, NW 1/4, SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 26, Levee Township.

Georgia L. Richter to Penny L. Norton, Jeffrey V. Norton, Undivided 2.75% interest, NW 1/4, SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 26, Levee Township.

Wayne Austin to Austin Postal Properties LLC., Block 19, Lots 3-4, Barry.

Richard J. Cook, Julie Bauer Cook to Melissa A. Lenderman, Lot 22, Quail Ridge SD., Pittsfield.

William R. Graham, Janet M. Graham, Janet M. Schlephorst to Michael Bienemann, Jennifer Bienemann, Part of the 1/4, Sec. 20, Pleasant Hill Township; Part of the 1/4, Sec. 21, Pleasant Hill Township; SE 1/4, 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 20, Pleasant Hill Township; SE 1/4, 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 20, Pleasant Hill Township.

Clint E. Weir, Megan M. Weir to Robert Grummel, Bambi Grummel, South 60 feet of Lots, Block 13, Lots 3-4, Pittsfield.

Nicole Goodall Executor, Loreta M. Harris Estate to Carol Syrcle, Block 8, Lot 7, Walkers SD., Barry; North part, NE 1/4, SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 25, Barry Township.

Nicole D. Waterworth Administrator, Jeffrey D. Fox Deceased to Marc A. Norris Jr., Stephanie S. Smith, Gordon T. Scranton, Bonnie S. Scranton, Block 4, Lots 3-4, Baylis; Block 5, Lot 1, Baylis.

Edward L. Logan to Logan Equipment LLC., NW 1/4, 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Sec. 27, Griggsville Township.

Edward L. Logan to Logan Agri Service Inc., Logan Agri-Service Inc., NW 1/4, 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Sec. 27, Griggsville Township.

Russell E. Ward to John Norman, Block 4, Lots 1-2, Whittens Addn., Kinderhook.

Daniel Cathorall, Marjorie K. Cathorall to Michael C. Rolfe, Laura S. Rolfe, Of outlot 2, Lot 5, Green & Barbers SD., Pittsfield.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on July 27, 2018, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Pike County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Our Lil’ Bugs n’ Bears Daycare, located at 29371 280th Ave, Barry, IL. Dated this 27th day of July, 2018. /s/ Donnie Apps PIKE COUNTY CLERK 8.1, 8.8, 8.15

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BY THE ZONING COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF PITTSFIELD ON APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT Notice is hereby given that on the 21st day of August, 2018, at 5:45 o’clock p.m., in the City Council Chambers of the City of Pittsfield, at 215 North Monroe Street, Pittsfield, Illinois, the Zoning Committee of the City of Pittsfield will hold a public hearing on the application of Karen Fesler for a special use permit request. At that time and place all interested persons and citizens may appear and be given an opportunity to speak in support of or in opposition to the application.

The following premises, to-wit:

described

The west one half of lots 25 and 30 of Quinby’s Addition to the town, now City of Pittsfield, situated in the County of Pike, and in the State of Illinois.

The property is located at 407 East Benson Street in Pittsfield, Illinois, and is currently zoned R-2, One-Family Dwelling District.

Applicant requests that a special use permit be issued in order to operate a nail salon on said property.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, Case No. 2018TX25, PLATINUM INVESTMENT PROPERTIES-WEST. To: Michael S. Ruttman; Occupant of; Estate of Janice Ann Ferguson, c/o Lowry & Hoskin, LLP; Michael Ruttman, c/o Floyd Allen; Michael Ruttman, c/o Jennifer Allen; Pike County Trustee; Pike County Clerk; and all other persons/entities UNKNOWN having or claiming any right, interest or title in the following described real estate:

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, Case No. 2018TX23, PLATINUM INVESTMENT PROPERTIES-WEST.

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To: Bryan Bower; Jamie L. Bower; Occupant of; Pike County Trustee; Pike County Clerk; and all other persons/entities UNKNOWN having or claiming any right, interest or title in the following described real estate: Lot 1, except the South 36 feet 8 inches thereof in Block 35 in the Original Town of Worcester, now City of Barry. Situated in the County of Pike and the State of Illinois.

Permanent Index No. 46-082-01 On June 25, 2018, PLATINUM INVESTMENT PROPERTIESWEST filed a Petition for Order of Tax Deed. The object of the plaintiff’s petition is to foreclose on the Tax Sale Certificate No. 2014-00100 for the delinquent taxes on real estate described above which was issued by the Pike County Treasurer on December 3, 2015. The taxes due under the certificate are for the 2014 tax year.

The petition asks the court to direct the county clerk to issue a tax deed if the property is not redeemed from the sale on or before December 3, 2018, and that Petitioner, as grantee of tax deed be put in possession of said parcel of real estate. The Petition for Order of Tax Deed will be brought before the Pike County Circuit Court on December 18, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom Upper. If you fail to redeem, the court may enter a judgment for the relief demanded in the petition.

PLATINUM INVESTMENT PROPERTIES-WEST, Petitioner Stuart E. Morgenstern, #6275553 Attorney for Petitioner 1 W. Laurel Street Pinckneyville, Illinois 62274 (618)357-5315 7.18, 7.25, 8.1

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, Case No. 2018TX24, PLATINUM INVESTMENT PROPERTIES-WEST. To: Joy L. Davis; Occupant of; Discover Bank; Pike County Clerk; and all other persons/entities UNKNOWN having or claiming any right, interest or title in the following described real estate: Beginning at a point on the Section line between Section 21 and Section 22 in Kinderhook Township 80 feet South of a point directly East of the northeast corner of Lot 5 in Block 2 in Hawkins Addition to the Village of Hull, Illinois; thence West 108 feet; thence South 152 feet; thence East 108 feet; thence North to the place of beginning. Situated in the County of Pike and the State of Illinois.

Permanent Index No. 47-027-10

Lot 12 in Dutton’s Second Addition to the Town, now City of Pittsfield. Situated in the County of Pike and the State of Illinois.

Permanent Index No. 54-118-10 On June 25, 2018, PLATINUM INVESTMENT PROPERTIESWEST filed a Petition for Order of Tax Deed. The object of the plaintiff’s petition is to foreclose on the Tax Sale Certificate No. 2014-00171 for the delinquent taxes on real estate described above which was issued by the Pike County Treasurer on December 3, 2015. The taxes due under the certificate are for the 2014 tax year.

The petition asks the court to direct the county clerk to issue a tax deed if the property is not redeemed from the sale on or before December 3, 2018, and that Petitioner, as grantee of tax deed be put in possession of said parcel of real estate. The Petition for Order of Tax Deed will be brought before the Pike County Circuit Court on December 18, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom Upper. If you fail to redeem, the court may enter a judgment for the relief demanded in the petition.

PLATINUM INVESTMENT PROPERTIES-WEST, Petitioner Stuart E. Morgenstern, #6275553 Attorney for Petitioner 1 W. Laurel Street Pinckneyville, Illinois 62274 (618)357-5315

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On June 25, 2018, PLATINUM INVESTMENT PROPERTIESWEST filed a Petition for Order of Tax Deed. The object of the plaintiff’s petition is to foreclose on the Tax Sale Certificate No. 2014-00115 for the delinquent taxes on real estate described above which was issued by the Pike County Treasurer on December 3, 2015. The taxes due under the certificate are for the 2014 tax year.

The petition asks the court to direct the county clerk to issue a tax deed if the property is not redeemed from the sale on or before December 3, 2018, and that Petitioner, as grantee of tax deed be put in possession of said parcel of real estate. The Petition for Order of Tax Deed will be brought before the Pike County Circuit Court on December 18, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom Upper. If you fail to redeem, the court may enter a judgment for the relief demanded in the petition.

PLATINUM INVESTMENT PROPERTIES-WEST, Petitioner Stuart E. Morgenstern, #6275553 Attorney for Petitioner 1 W. Laurel Street Pinckneyville, Illinois 62274 (618)357-5315

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, Case No. 2018TX22, PLATINUM INVESTMENT PROPERTIES-WEST. To: Bryan Bower; Jamie L. Bower; Occupant of; Pike County Trustee; Pike County Clerk; and all other persons/entities UNKNOWN having or claiming any right, interest or title in the following described real estate: The site with buildings thereof of the Old Bus Barn and garage in and of Community School District No. 1, Pike and Adams Counties, Illinois, located in the northeast corner of the intersection of Main Street with Decatur Street in the City of Barry, Illinois, including but not limited to the following described tract: Lot 8 and Lot 7 in Block 23 in the Original Town, now City of Barry, formerly known as the town of Worcester, situated in the County of Pike and State of Illinois, excepting that part thereof described as follows: Beginning at the southeast corner of said Lot 7; running thence West 25 feet and 6 inches; thence North 120 feet; thence East 25 feet 6 inches; and thence South 120 feet to the place of beginning, said property being known as the Barry Coliseum.

Situated in the County of Pike and the State of Illinois.

Permanent Index No. 46-077-10 On June 25, 2018, PLATINUM INVESTMENT PROPERTIESWEST filed a Petition for Order of Tax Deed. The object of the plaintiff’s petition is to foreclose on the Tax Sale Certificate No. 2014-00097 for the delinquent taxes on real estate described above which was issued by the Pike County Treasurer on December 3, 2015. The taxes due under the certificate are for the 2014 tax year. The petition asks the court to direct the county clerk to issue a tax deed if the property is not redeemed from the sale on or before December 3, 2018, and that Petitioner, as grantee of tax deed be put in possession of said parcel of real estate. The Petition for Order of Tax Deed will be brought before the Pike County Circuit Court on December 18, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom Upper. If you fail to redeem, the court may enter a judgment for the relief demanded in the petition.

PLATINUM INVESTMENT PROPERTIES-WEST, Petitioner Stuart E. Morgenstern, #6275553 Attorney for Petitioner 1 W. Laurel Street Pinckneyville, Illinois 62274 (618)357-5315 7.18, 7.25, 8.1

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS COMMUNITY BANC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff, vs.

SANDRA K. CARNES, D. GREGG CARNES, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

No. 18CH3 Residential Real Estate NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure entered by the court on the Complaint for Foreclosure in the above-entitled cause, the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, Case No. 2018TX21, PLATINUM INVESTMENT PROPERTIES-WEST. To: Sandra K. Westfall; Occupant of; Gem City Account Service, as assignee of Blessings Hospital, Quincy Medical Group & Midwest Orthopedic, Barry Kessell; Stephen Castleman; Opal Castleman; Pike County Clerk; and all other persons/entities UNKNOWN having or claiming any right, interest or title in the following described real estate: Lot 46 in the Sub-division of the Southwest ¼ of Section 7 in Township 4 South Range 4 West of the 4th Principal Meridian in Pike County, Illinois as shown by Plat of said Lot 46 recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of said Pike County in Plat A at page 188, said Lot 46 being bounded as follows: Commencing at a stone 20 feet West of the southwest corner of Lot 22 in said Sub-division; thence West 20 feet to a stone; thence West 46 feet to a stone; thence North 166 feet to a L.R. 20x6/16x1/6; thence East 66 feet to a stone; thence South 165 feet to the place of beginning. Situated in the County of Pike and the State of Illinois.

Permanent Index No. 44-012-06 On June 25, 2018, PLATINUM INVESTMENT PROPERTIESWEST filed a Petition for Order of Tax Deed. The object of the plaintiff’s petition is to foreclose on the Tax Sale Certificate No. 2014-00049 for the delinquent taxes on real estate described above which was issued by the Pike County Treasurer on December 3, 2015. The taxes due under the certificate are for the 2014 tax year. The petition asks the court to direct the county clerk to issue a tax deed if the property is not redeemed from the sale on or before December 3, 2018, and that Petitioner, as grantee of tax deed be put in possession of said parcel of real estate. The Petition for Order of Tax Deed will be brought before the Pike County Circuit Court on December 18, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom Upper. If you fail to redeem, the court may enter a judgment for the relief demanded in the petition.

PLATINUM INVESTMENT PROPERTIES-WEST, Petitioner Stuart E. Morgenstern, #6275553 Attorney for Petitioner 1 W. Laurel Street Pinckneyville, Illinois 62274 (618)357-5315 7.18, 7.25, 8.1

(A) The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Wade Kurfman, Assistant Vice President – Loss Mitigation, Community Banc Mortgage Corporation, 1311 West Jefferson Street, Auburn, IL 62615; Telephone: (217) 438-5463 (B) The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: 26740 US Highway 54, Pittsfield, IL 62363 (C) The legal description of the real estate is: A part of the South one-half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 8, Township 5 South, Range 3 West of the Fourth Principal Meridian in Pike County, Illinois, more particularly bounded and described as follows, to-wit: Commencing at a point on the West line of said South onehalf of the Northwest Quarter 92.2 feet South of the Northwest corner of said South onehalf of the Northwest Quarter, thence East 36.0 feet, thence South parallel to the West line of said South one-half of the Northwest Quarter 600.56 feet; thence South 64 degrees 34 minutes East 335.65 feet, thence South 13 degrees 35 minutes East 537.10 feet to a point on the South line of said South one-half of the Northwest Quarter, thence along said South line South 88 degrees 6 minutes West 430.0 feet to the Southwest corner of said South one-half of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 8, thence North along the West line of said

South one-half of the Northwest Quarter 1264.0 feet to the point of beginning, containing 5.46 acres, more or less, situated in Township 5 South, Range 3 West of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Pike County, Illinois.

Also, a right of way over and across a portion of the Northeast Quarter of Section 7, described as follows: Commencing at a point on the West line of said South one-half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 8, 112.2 feet South of the Northwest corner of said South onehalf of the Northwest Quarter of Section 8, Township 5 South, Range 3 West of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Pike County, Illinois, thence West 1238.10 feet to the center of Highway #107 as now located, thence Northerly along the center of said highway 20 feet, thence East 1238.10 feet to the West line of the Northwest Quarter of Section 8, thence South 20 feet to the point of beginning, all in Township 5 South, Range 3 West of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Pike County, Illinois.

(D) A description of the improvements on the real estate is: Single family residence.

(E) The real estate may be inspected prior to sale at the following times: Not applicable.

(F) The time and place of the sale are: 9:00 a.m. on September 7, 2018 in the lower Courtroom of the Pike County Courthouse, 100 East Washington Street, Pittsfield, Illinois.

(G) The terms of the sale are: Cash in hand on day of sale. Plaintiff may credit bid at the sale. The successful bidder will receive a Certificate of Purchase following the sale and a Sheriff’s Deed upon confirmation of the sale by the Circuit Court of Pike County, Illinois.

(H) Title will be conveyed subject to real estate taxes for 2017 and subsequent years and special assessments, if any; to building restrictions and restrictive covenants of record; to easements of record or in place; to rights of way for roads, streets, and highways; to rights of tenants in possession, if any.

Sale is subject to approval of the Circuit Court of Pike County, Illinois.

BROWN, HAY & STEPHENS, LLP Emmet A. Fairfield Registration Number: 6180505 205 S. 5th Street – Suite 700 P.O. Box 2459 Springfield, IL 62705 (217) 544-8491 efairfield@bhslaw.com

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July newsbits from IDNR Check Your Boat Registration: The IDNR reminds boat owners in Illinois to check their three-year boat registration/decal and renew their registration if it expires in 2018. Renewing watercraft registration can be done online through the IDNR website at www.dnr.illinois.gov or by phone by calling 1-866-867-3542. To renew registration, have available the watercraft’s Illinois registration number, the first six characters of the watercraft’s hull ID number, the first three letters of the registered owner’s last name, and a credit card. As of June 1, 2018, new or renewed three-year watercraft registrations will expire on Sept. 30 in the calendar year of expiration. For details on Illinois watercraft registration requirements and fees, check the IDNR website at https://www.dnr.illinois. gov/boating/Pages/default.aspx. Non-motorized watercraft, including canoes, kayaks, paddle boats, or sail boards in Illinois, are no longer required to have a Water Usage Stamp.

New Bicentennial Exhibition at ISM: The Illinois State Museum has opened “Bicentennial and Beyond! The Illinois Legacy Collection,” a major new exhibition in celebration of the state’s 200th birthday, featuring rare and rarely-seen artifacts from the Museum’s 13.5-million-object collection highlight the dynamic story of Illinois. The artifacts from a variety of disciplines include fine and decorative art, anthropology, archaeology, botany, history, geology, and zoology, chosen for the unique stories they tell about Illinois. The exhibition will be featured at the Illinois State Museum in Springfield through next Feb. 3.

For more information: http://www.illinoisstatemuseum.org/content/bicentennial-andbeyond-illinois-legacy-collection Road Closures at JEPC: A park road improvement/resurfacing project at Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area in Cass Co. will affect access to the site

during the month of July, and will require the closure of the site’s Prairie Lake and Questing Hills campgrounds from July 16-27. The road project at Jim Edgar Panther Creek SFWA was scheduled to begin on July 9.

Site visitors may encounter road closures for several weeks while roadway improvements are made.

Camping Reservations: Summer is a great time for camping in Illinois. Make campsite and shelter reservations for many IDNR sites online through the Reserve America website at www.reserveamerica.com using a credit card.

Wingshooting Clinics: Wingshooting clinics will be conducted this summer and fall in Illinois at IDNR sites, cooperating gun clubs and hunting preserves. Most clinics are conducted on weekends. Wingshooting clinics for youth (age 10-15) and women provide instruction on safely firing a shotgun at a moving target with reasonable reliability.

Hunter wingshooting clinics are hands-on, and include extensive live fire at a variety of clay target presentations on sporting clays courses specifically designed for teaching typical hunting situations. For the wingshooting clinic schedule and more information, check the IDNR website: https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/recreation/ wingshooting/Pages/default.aspx Lewis and Clark Program Aug. 1 at Illinois State Museum: Did you know that Lewis and Clark spent their first winter here in Illinois? In fact, they spent more time in Illinois than any other state, except for North Dakota. Illinois was the "Point of Departure" for the Lewis and Clark Expedition on May 14, 1804. Learn more from Brad Winn of the Lewis and Clark State Historic Site on Wed., Aug. 1 at 7 p.m. during the free talk at the Illinois State Museum in Springfield. Phone 217-558-6696 for more information.

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Visit Conservation World at the Illinois State Fair: Make plans to attend the 2018 Illinois State Fair in Springfield – and to spend some time at Conservation World on Aug. 10-19. Conservation World is a 30-acre park on the state fairgrounds filled with family activities including fishing instruction, archery ranges, and expert information on habitat enhancement, state parks, wildlife, fish, and forestry. Conservation World will be open daily from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Aug. 10-19.

Safety Courses: The 2018-19 fall hunting seasons in Illinois will be here soon. Check the schedule of IDNR Hunter Safety Education courses, many of which are scheduled in advance of the fall seasons. Classes fill up quickly, so check the IDNR website for course locations and dates. The web link for IDNR Safety Education courses is www.dnr. illinois.gov/safety.

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PITTSFIELD NEW LISTING - PITTSFIELD - 521 W. PERRY ST. Split foyer, 3-4 BR, 1 3/4 BA, 2392 sq. ft. 2 car att. garage with 25x15 workshop. C/A, hardwood floors. PRICED $119,000. CALL KAREN FOX. PITTSFIELD - BOWLING ALLEY AND LOUNGE - Situated on 7 acres. FOR SALE by new ownership. Sellers will be give Buyers concessions. FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT COURTNEY WADE AT WADE REAL ESTATE. PITTSFIELD - N. Madison St. - 2 storage bldgs. Masonry constructed, 12,500 sq. ft. total storage area. PRICED AT $135,000. REDUCED TO $100,000. CALL COURTNEY FOR INFO. PITTSFIELD - 310 S. Monroe St. Beautiful, brick ranch style home. 2600 sq. ft. 9 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, 2 fireplaces, family room, basement, att. 2 car garage, and much more. PRICED $265,000. $239,000. $229,000. $219,000. CALL COURTNEY. 39162 235th AVE. - PITTSFIELD - South edge of Pittsfield, on 2.76 acres. 33 yr. old, split foyer style home, 2600 sq. ft. 9 RM, 4 BR, 2 1/2 BA, family room, large deck, 3 car det. garage and more. PRICED AT $194,500. CALL BRIAN RUEBUSH. PITTSFIELD - 420 N. Jackson St. - Remodeled 2 story home, 9 rooms, 5 bedrooms, 2 baths, new kitchen, new electrical. All thermo w/d, NEW heating and cooling, NEW 16x32 IN GROUND swimming pool and more. MOTIVATED SELLER CALL COURTNEY FOR MORE INFO. PRICED $137,000.

NEW LISTING - PITTSFIELD- 215 S. CLINTON ST. - 1 story frame home, 1168 sq. ft. 6 RM, 2 BR, 1 BA, HW floors, gas furn., C/A, basement, alum. siding, large carport, large lot. PRICED $77,500. CALL COURTNEYSELLER CONCESSIONS. NEW LISTING - PITTSFIELD - 609 LINCOLN ST. 1300 sq. ft. ranch style home, 6 RM, 3 BR, 1 1/2 BA, full waterproof basement, newer furn. and C/A, att. garage and det. 20x24 garage. MOVE-IN READY. PRICED AT $102,000. CALL BRIAN RUEBUSH. NEW LISTING - 319 N. JACKSON ST. PITTSFIELD - Remodeled 1 story frame home, 1160 sq. ft. 5 rooms, 2 BR, 1 BA, newer furnace and C/A, thermos well insulated, vinyl siding, att. 1 car garage. PRICED $59,500. CALL COURTNEY. IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. NEW LISTING - PITTSFIELD - 945 W. ADAMS ST. 1-story ranch style, 1175 sq. ft. 7 rooms, 3 BR, 1 BA, gas furnace, fireplace, newer roof, aluminum siding. PRICED $43,500. CALL COURTNEY. IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. NEW LISTING - PITTSFIELD - 250 CHESTNUT CT. 1-story, 5 RM, 2 BR, 1 BA, newer gas furnace, C/A, newer roof, vinyl siding, part basement. PRICED $33,500. CALL ROGER HALL. IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. NEW LISTING - PITTSFIELD - 230 N. ILLINOIS ST. Neat 5 RM, 2 BR, 1 BA home. Furnished, newer kitchen, baseboard heat, vinyl siding, shingle roof. IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. PRICED AT $32,500. CALL COURTNEY. PITTSFIELD TOWNSHIP - 8 ACRES MOL. Part tillable, county road access, county water and Ameren Electric.

CALL COURTNEY. GRIGGSVILLE/PERRY/BAYLIS/VALLEY CITY/BARRY/KINDERHOOK NEW LISTING - 27959 230TH ST. KINDERHOOK Newly constructed 3 1/2 year old cabin on 1 acre. 1024 sq. ft. 5 rooms, 2 BR, 1 BA. Built with native oak, cottonwood and walnut. All thermo, metal siding and shingle roof.

VERY UNIQUE, CALL COURTNEY. PRICED AT $132,500.

NEW LISTING - GRIGGSVILLE - 309 S. UNION ST. Mostly remodeled 1800 sq. ft. 1 story home. 6 RM, 3 BR, 2 BA, newer heating and A/C, newer flooring and kitchen ect. det. 26x30 garage. “As Is. PRICED $79,000.

CALL COURTNEY. GRIGGSVILLE - 201 N. 3RD ST. on 2 lots, 1979 Victorian Mobile home, 5 RM, 2 BR, 2 BA, gas furnace, 2 car det. garage. PRICED $19,000. CALL COURTNEY. VALLEY CITY - 31027 CO. HWY. 21. 15 year old, frame 1 story, 768 sq. ft. 5 rm., 2 BR, 1 bath, gas furnace, vinyl siding, TO BE SOLD “AS IS” $26,000. CALL COURTNEY. NEW LISTING - BARRY - 262 TREMONT ST. 1 story frame home, 1000 sq. ft., 5 rooms, 2 BR, 1 BA, aluminum and vinyl siding. TO BE SOLD “AS IS”. PRICED AT $12,000. CALL COURTNEY. DETROIT/PEARL/MILTON NEW LISTING-PEARL-48042 130TH AVE. Situated on 3 acres. 2 hours both 2 BR. 1 fair condition and 1 fixer with 4 outbuildings. Sold “AS-IS”. PRICED AT $40,000. REDUCED TO $30,000. CALL ROGER HALL.

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Griggsville - 404 S. Wall St. - Turn key business with building, equipment and inventory and extra additional lot to North. $79,900

Pittsfield - 205 N. Madison St. - Investor’s dream! Downtown Pittsfield commercial property with 2 upstairs remodeled apartments. Call office for more details! $259,000

Barry - 755 Bainbridge - Great downtown location for a business! The building is currently an antique shop, but there are tons of possibilities! Motivated Seller!!! $59,900 Batchtown - 308 E. Main - Turn key business currently used as a family owned grocery store with 3,168 sq. ft. of open space with aisles full of goods and products.

Hamburg - 407 Water St. - Old Post Office transformed into two workshops with a scenic view of the Mississippi River with

separate 23 ft. riverfront lot included.

Pittsfield - 26894 US Hwy. 54 - 5,665 sq. ft. building with large show room, 3 offices, men’s and women’s restrooms and large work area sitting on 3.4 acres +/-.

Pittsfield - 109 N. Madison - Turnkey restaurant with additional income from upstairs apartment. All equipment conveys.

Call office for additional information!

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

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#7 Pheasant Lane, Pittsfield: 3 BR, 3 BA, Move In Ready, Quail Ridge Sub. Call Kate Marable.

48178 160th Ave., Pearl: 3 BR, 2 BA, 4,100 sq. ft., full unfinished basement. 3 car att. garage.

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32568 360th St., Baylis: 4 BR, 1 BA, 1,576 sq. ft. 17 acres, full unfinished basement.

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

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

639 E. Washington St., Pittsfield: 5 BR, 4.5 BA, 3,626 sq. ft. on Pittsfield’s main street Home sits on a third of an acre, 3 car garage.

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310 State St., Griggsville: Updated 3400 sq. ft. home, outdoor living spece, detached 24x40 garage.

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R.R. 1 Box 60, Nebo: 7 BR, multiple baths, 3,400 sq. ft. Currently being used as a hunting lodge.

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110 E. Prairie St., Camp Point: 6 BR, 3 BA, 10 Shane Lane, Pittsfield: 3BR, 2BA 254 S. Monroe St., Pittsfield: 4 BR, 2,200 sq. ft w/partially finished basement. home. 2 car garage, 1,732 sq. ft. 2 BA, 1,860 sq. ft. *Broker Owned.

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

Elaine Smith ..................................217.473.3288 Todd Smith....................................217.285.4720 Chris Little......................................217.653.3697 Robert Evans.................................217.491.2391 Rodney Borrowman .................... 630-247-0667

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FARM LISTINGS n Adams County 66 acres +/- Keene TWP. Great investment farm currently earning $300 per acre cash rent along Interstate 72. n PRICE REDUCED - Calhoun County 390 acres +/- Hardin TWP. Huge hunting farm with 70 acres tillable, secluded on dead end road with older home and outbuildings. n Calhoun County 275 acres +/- Belleview TWP. Prime farm land with 190 acres highly productive soil and remainder consisting of great deer hunting and duck hunting. n Calhoun County 93 acres +/- Salt Spring. Beautiful hunting farm with custom built 3BR log cabin with attached 2 car garage and ¾ acre fully stocked pond. n Calhoun County 80 acres +/- Hardin TWP. Excellent hunting farm with 15 acres tillable. n Calhoun County 80 acres +/- Belleview TWP. Nice investment farm with 80 tillable acres. n Calhoun County 7 acres +/- Poor Farm Hollow. Perfect building site with water, septic, electricity and 30’x 35’ metal shed. n Calhoun County 5 acres +/- Belleview TWP. One of a kind piece of property with cabin nestled between the wooded hills with a creek. n Pike County 1,500 acres +/- Atlas TWP. Fantastic deer and water fowl hunting farm with 1,200 a. tillable and remainder in timber and lakes with duck pits with cabin and pole shed. n Pike County 150 acres +/- Pittsfield and Derry TWP. Beautiful recreational farm with good tillable acreage, great deer density and pond. n Pike County 140 acres +/- New Salem TWP. Highly productive farm with 109 acres tillable with a PI of 117 and the remainder in marketable walnut timber. n Pike County 89 acres +/- New Salem TWP. Beautiful recreational farm with good tillable acreage, pasture with cattle set-up, stocked pond and 2BR 2BA home. n Pike County 14 acres +/- 26170 Co. Hwy. 14, Pittsfield-Great building location in the country with 2 car garage with living quarters already on the property. n SALE PENDING - Pike County 122 acres +/- Hadley TWP. Highly productive farm with 70 acres tillable with a PI of 121 and the remainder in timber with excellent deer hunting. n SOLD - Pike County 41 acres +/- Pittsfield TWP. Nice recreational farm with 11 acres tillable and nice creek.

OTHER LISTINGS

NEW LISTING - Pittsfield - 422 W. Grant St. - Very nice 2BR bungalow with many updates in a great neighborhood. $60’s.

NEW LISTING - Pearl - 44709 Spring Creek Rd. - 3BR home with partially finished basement and 3 car detached garage sitting on 5 acres +/- with large outbuildings & 2.5 a. tillable. $100’s NEW LISTING - Pittsfield - 1100 E. Washington St. - Very affordable 2BR maintenance free bungalow with newer roof. $50’s.

NEW LISTING - Baylis - 34150 Perry Fishhook Rd. - Super nice 2BR ranch home with full basement sitting on 23 acres +/- of pasture ground and numerous outbuildings. $200’s.

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

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

MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION - Barry - 1211 Rodgers St. - 4BR 3BA home with 21 ft. pool with deck and 30’ x 40’ shed sitting on 8.5 acres +/-. Very motivated Seller – will not refuse any reasonable offers!!! $200’s.

Barry - 1409 Pratt St. - Beautiful 3BR 2BA home with finished basement and elaborate pool, patio and back porch perfect for entertaining. A must see!! $200’s.

PRICE REDUCED - Batchtown - RR1, Box 74 - 5BR 2BA brick ranch home sitting on 1 acre with new tin roof and very spacious front and back yard! $70’s PRICE REDUCED - Batchtown - 14797 S. Mississippi River Road - 3-4BR 4BA brick ranch home with 2 car attached garage sitting on 3 acres +/- with many added features. Move-in ready! $100’s.

Detroit - 106 E. Farm St. - Nice 3BR home with 2 car detached garage that has been newly updated.

A lot of house for the money! $40’s.

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

NEW LISTING - Golden Eagle - 5 acres Calhoun County - Great building site less than two miles from the Golden Eagle Ferry.

NEW LISTING - Hardin - 31 acres Calhoun County - Undeveloped property sitting above the quaint town of Hardin. Great location to develop a secluded subdivision!

Golden Eagle - 771 Golden Eagle Ferry Rd. - 3BR 3BA 1,600 sq. ft. home with oversized 22’ x 21’1” garage with many updates sitting on 4.81 acres. $100’s.

Griggsville - 209 N. Oak - Own cheaper than rent this freshly painted 2BR 1BA home with newer water heater, furnace, roof, and carpet. Priced right! $20’s.

Griggsville - 401 N. Chandler St. - 2BR home that needs some work sitting on nice lot. Would make good rental property. $30’s.

HUGE PRICE REDUCTION - Griggsville - 202 N. Federal - 2BR home with deck and large garage/ storage shed on corner lot across from school. $30’s.

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

Griggsville - 114 W. Walnut - Totally remodeled 2BR home with solid hardwood floors and lots of closet space. Perfect starter or retirement home! $70’s.

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

Griggsville - 301 S. Stanford - Newer 3BR 2BA home with 2 car detached garage, huge family room and nice deck. $100’s.

Hamburg - 15664 N. Mississippi River Road - Adorable 2BR cabin on the Mississippi River with new roof and siding. Priced to sell!! $40’s.

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

PRICE REDUCED - Hamburg - 15729 N. Mississippi River Road - Updated 3BR cabin with deck sitting on 4 riverfront lots on the Mississippi River with 2 boat docks and ramp. $60’s.

Hardin - 604 W. Main St. - Adorable 3-4BR 2BA home with many updates sitting on an oversized lot. $90’s.

Hardin - 1041 St. Hwy. 100 - Adorable 3BR 2BA home with oversized 2 car attached garage with heat sitting on one acre. $100’s.

Kampsville - 4 lots St. Louis Ave. - 4 lots with water, sewer and electricity hookups currently used as a campground with outbuildings and camper.

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

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

Milton - 372 Blue Grass St. - Exquisite 3BR 2BA home with 2 car detached garage with many updates. $100’s Nebo - 720 East Park St. - Nice 2BR home with knotty pine ceiling and pine floors, wrap around deck and detached garage with a big yard. Would make a great starter home. $40’s.

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

Pittsfield - 4 Quail Ridge Dr. - Grand 2 story 4BR home accentuated with beautiful hardwood, custom cabinetry and spacious floor plan. Low $300’s.

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

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

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

Pittsfield - 1101 Sunset Dr. - Nice 3BR 1BA brick home with full basement in great location. $100’s.

Pittsfield - 211 W. Fayette - Beautiful 3BR 2BA 1,750 sq. ft., 2 story home with many updates sitting in a great neighborhood close to the historic downtown area. $100’s.

Pittsfield - 444 Kellogg St. - 2-3BR 2BA manufactured home with 2 car attached garage on corner lot. $100’s.

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

Pittsfield - 217 S. Illinois St. - Empty 67.5’X160’ lot. Nice flat lot to build a home.

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

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

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

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

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

Pleasant Hill - 408 Commerce - 4BR 1BA home with oversized 1 car garage sitting on .9 acre. $80’s.

Rockbridge - 313 North St. - Adorable 2-3BR 1BA home sitting on 6 lots. Needs some TLC to bring back its glory! Priced to sell! $60’s.

Rockport - 16934 St. Hwy. 96 - Custom built pine log home with 1 car attached garage and open loft located on 2 acres. $100’s.

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

Summer Hill - Hwy. 54 - Great building lot in the heart of Summer Hill.

DRASTIC PRICE REDUCTION - Summer Hill - 19620 U.S. Hwy. 54 - Classic 4BR 2BA farm home with modern updates and hardwood floors in the living room and dining room. Motivated Seller!! $80’s.

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

SALE PENDING - Pittsfield - 14 Bear Court - Very nice 3BR 2BA home sitting on 1.5 lots in a nice South location.

SALE PENDING - Pittsfield - 15 Quail Ridge Drive - Beautiful 2,200 sq. ft. ranch home in Quail Ridge Subdivision with full finished basement and 2 car attached garage sitting on large lot. $200’s.

SALE PENDING - Pittsfield - 810 W. Grant St. - Like new high efficient 3BR 2BA ranch home with attached 2 car garage. Great starter or retirement home! $100’s.

SALE PENDING - Pittsfield - Beautiful classic 2 story 4-5BR home in highly desirable location.

SALE PENDING - New Salem - 1000 Brown St. - Remodeled 3-4BR home with oversized 3 car garage sitting on 2 acres +/-. Move-in ready! $100’s.

SALE PENDING - PRICE REDUCED - Pittsfield - 509 Jill St. - 3BR 2BA home with 1 car garage and nice back yard. $80’s.

SALE PENDING - Pittsfield - 1302 Lakeview Dr. - Totally custom home sitting on 4 acres +/- with all the extras. The perfect home site with your own private pond at the edge of Pittsfield. $300’s.

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

SOLD - Pleasant Hill - 701 S. Main-Adorable 2-3BR 1BA home with many updates and beautiful landscaping! This is the perfect starter home! $40’s.

SOLD - Jerseyville - 3BR home in rural setting.

SOLD - Pittsfield - Modern 3BR 2BA ranch style home with attached 2 car garage in South location. $180’s.

SOLD - Pittsfield - 116 N. Jackson - Beautifully restored and very well maintained 6BR 2BA home with full finished basement, 1 car detached garage and fenced in back yard. $100’s.

SOLD - Pittsfield - 3BR 2BA bi-level home with 2 car garage.

SOLD - Pittsfield - 343 S. Mason - Extra nice 2BR home with loads of updates in a nice neighborhood. $70’s.

SOLD - Griggsville - 616 W. Quincy - Well maintained 5BR 1.5BA 2 story home with original woodwork, newer garage and additional carport sitting on corner lot. $70’s.

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

SOLD - Pittsfield - Very nice 3BR 2BA home with finished basement in Quail Ridge Subdivision. $200’s.

SOLD - Barry - 207 2400 E. - Custom log home with nice outbuilding, all sitting on 10 acres.

SOLD - Pleasant Hill - 16784 Cold Run Creek - Nice newer home with outbuilding on 45 acres.

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PLEASANT HILL - 803 S. Main St. 2BR 1BA 952 sq. ft. home selling as is. Interior needs some TLC. Priced to sell! $29,000.

BARRY - 1132 Bainbridge - 2BR 1BA home with replacement windows, kitchen, dining room and living room on level lot. $35,000.

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PITTSFIELD - 223 E. Perry-2BR home with 1 car attached garage. Would make a great starter or retirement home. $39,900.

BARRY - 1315 Bainbridge - Very well kept 3BR 2BA home with full basement and nice yard on dead end road. Well worth the money!! $45,000.

PITTSFIELD - 527 Meadow St. - 3BR 2BA home with 1 car attached garage in great location. $54,900.

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PLEASANT HILL - 702 Houston Move-in ready 3BR 2BA manufactured home on permanent foundation with 2 outbuildings. $74,500.

PLEASANT HILL - 403 Commerce St. Adorable newly remodeled 2BR 1BA home with 56’x30’ unattached garage/work shed sitting on three lots. Priced to sell! $85,000.

PITTSFIELD - 913 N. Orchard - Nice 3BR maintenance free ranch home with 2 car garage and large storage shed. $97,000.

PITTSFIELD - 690 Walnut - 3BR ranch home with 1 car garage and full finished basement in nice location. Would make a great starter home! $119,900.

BAYLIS - 33867 Co. Hwy. 6 (89 acres).

Beautiful recreational farm with good tillable acreage, pasture with cattle set-up, stocked pond and 2BR 2BA home. $625,000.

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G-P hosting Back to School open house The Griggsville Church of the Nazarene will host a PreVacation Bible School Registration Party August 4, from 4-6 p.m, at the church to pre-register the kids planning on attending VBS, August 6-10. All ages are welcome to attend, while parents are encouraged to bring their kids and pre-register. Ages for attending VBS are pre-K (no one in diapers, please) through grade 6. Food, fun, and the bounce house will be provided, weather permitting. Bible School will be Monday through Friday nights, from 6-8 p.m, with Friday being Family Night.

The theme this year is “Shipwrecked” Rescued by Jesus.

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, August 15!

Gianni’s Pizza in Pittsfield will once again host Griggsville-Perry Athletic Booster Day all day long! The Boosters will receive a portion of sales from dine-in and carryout orders from the entire day. The money the Boosters receive from this fundraiser will be used throughout the 2018-2019 school year to help pay our Assistant Coaches and to help out our sports programs at the junior high and high school levels. Make plans for pizza on August 15 and help support the GP Athletic Boosters!

Griggsville-Perry Schools will host a Back to School Open House on August 16, from 5:30-7 p.m, at both the Griggsville and Perry locations. Please join us to tour the buildings, visit classrooms, and meet teachers.

All incoming high school freshmen and new high school students are invited to the high school gymnasium for a brief orientation at 5:30. After the orientation, students will be allowed to

visit lockers, drop off supplies, tour classrooms, and meet teachers/staff.

Sheri Clark and Debbie hosted a surprise birthday party for their mother, Donna Lister on Sunday, July 29.

Those attending were: Sheri and Leon Clark, Debbie and Joe Browning, Greg Browning, Matthew Browning, Krista and Beau Lamothe, Hope Sneeden and son Max Hannig, Herschel White, Randy and Mary Henson, Pat Swafford, Mary Lee Lister, Craig Lister, Bob Lister, Tom Lister, Vanessa Lister, Kayla Lister and children Astyn Wainman, Owen and Maylyn Miller, Cathy Bonds, Richard Smith, Eric, Bradyn and Dean Lister, Bob Furniss, Pat Hurst, Dave Brown, Judy Orrill, Ginny Smith, Roger and Patty Norton, Ann Suiter, Lynn and Sharon Freeman, Loraine Foote (and husband), Becky DeJaynes, and Richard and Patty Wainman.

Those attend the 2018 Manker Reunion on Sunday were: Nadine Manker, Koert and Norma Bartman, Kyle Ramlow, Tom and Nancy Ramlow, Ruby and Alan Nimke, Rich and Stella Tanner and grandchildren Peyton, Abigail, and Stark, Shelly Hill, Calvin Manker, David and Amy Hill, Christopher and Kodie McCall and Adalyn Van Meter and Sophia Orf, Breanna Manker, Joe Finzel, Matthew Smith, Larry and Patty Manker, Conie and Jim Manker, Kendra Schneider, Jamie and Talen Wand, immy, Kari, Wyatt, and Cole Manker, Ruth, Susie and Brenda, Lori, Marina and Jillian Orr, Dave Brown, Brett and Madison Smith, Tammy, Alyana, Axtan Feutan, Brenda Rankin, Wes Manker, AJ

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

and Areta Crabtree, Dyian and Ellie Hull, Brendan Hull, Fred and Quayden Hull, Dawnyetta Manard and Charlene Westfall, Jared and Tiffany Baker, Lester, Janet, and Pennie Rush, Lester Rush Jr. and Kay, Peyton Rush, Adrianna Bollinger, Susan Manker, Gabriella Brawdy and Graham, Nathan Graham, Olivia Graham, Keaton Graham, and Valerie Brawdy.

Our area was blessed with a much needed rain over the weekend! We dumped two and one-tenth inches of rain from our rain gauge on Monday morning!

T.J. and Samantha Kessinger and children Tripp, Peyton and Deni enjoyed a few days at Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Sympathy is extended to the family of Marshall Allen of Griggsville who passed away, July 18, at Eastside Healthcare in Pittsfield.

Congratulations to Bryce and Brittney (Shoemaker) Frieden who were married on Saturday, July 28.

Dakota Shoemaker left on Monday for basic training with the U.S. Army. He will be in Fort Jackson, South Carolina for his basic training. Dakota is the son of Esther Shoemaker of Perry and Tim Shoemaker of Griggsville.

Sympathy is extended to Tug and Tammy Scoggins and family in the death of Tug’s brother Tim, who passed away on Friday.

You can’t shake hands with a clenched fist. – Indira Gandhi

Immunization Clinics opening soon Back-to-School Immunization Clinics will be held at Pike County Health Department, 606 W. Adams Street, Pittsfield, on Monday afternoons throughout August.

The dates and times are as follows: n Aug. 6, 1:30 to 6:00 pm n Aug. 13, 1:30 to 4:30 pm n Aug. 20, 1:30 to 6:00 pm n Aug. 27, 1:30 to 4:30 pm

These are walk-in clinics with no appointment needed. Bring your child’s Medicaid/ All Kids card or private health insurance card with you to the clinic. Pike County Health Department is able to bill some, but not all, private health insurance plans.

Contact Nancy Halpin, RN at Pike County Health Department, at 217-285-4407 ext 124 for more information.

NEWS

Pittsfield, Illinois

G-P school opening information The Griggsville-Perry schools will open for the 2018-2019 school year Friday, Aug. 17, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. for the first regular day. School hours are 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

The shuttle bell will ring at 3:15.

Griggsville-Perry Schools will host a “Back to School” open house Thursday, Aug. 16th from 5:30-7 p.m. at both the Griggsville and Perry locations. Please join us to tour the buildings, visit classrooms and meet teachers. All incoming high school freshmen and new high school students are invited to the high school gymnasium for a brief orientation at 5:30 p.m. After orientation, students will be allowed to visit lockers, to drop off supplies, tour classrooms, and meet teachers/ staff.

Kindergarten students must have a physical, dental exam, vision exam, immunization record, social security number, and certified birth certificate on file before entering school. To enroll, students must be five years of age before Sept. 1, 2018.

Kindergarten is a full-day program, which also begins Friday, Aug. 17.

The law requires all students from outof-state and those entering Pre-K, Kindergarten, sixth, and ninth grades to have current school physicals. The out of state students also need a vision exam by a licensed Eye Dr. Kindergarten, second, and sixth grades must have dental exams.

Kindergarten students will need a vision examination on a state vision form done by an actual eye physician. 6th - 12th grade must have a TDAP shot and either 2 Chicken Pox shots or proof of having the disease before and that all incoming 6th graders and 12th graders need the Meningococcal vaccination. This is a new requirement. Letters were sent home before school let out. These must be turned in before or on Oct. 15. If there are questions regarding the health or dental requirements, please phone the school office.

Registration for the 2018-2019 school year for the entire district will be at the Griggsville School on Wednesday, Aug. 1 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and on Thursday, Aug. 2 from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. The registra-

tion book fees will be $50 for K-8, $60 for high school. Registration fees include all technology fees, lab fees, and fine arts fees. Ag fee is $15. Driver Education fees are an additional $100. Also, each student in grades 5-12 will be required to purchase a P.E. uniform. The cost of this uniform will be $20. There are no waivers for the cost of the P.E. uniform. Activity fees for K-8 grades is $20. and for Grades 9-12 is $25. These fees go towards transportation costs for students, guest speakers, and each student receives an all-sports pass for all regularly scheduled home contests in the district. When shown at the door of the middle school or high school, the pass allows the student free admission for the competition. It does not allow for free admission to any tournaments or postseason competitions. There is no waiver for the activity fee. All students will pay the fee if they wish to participate in special activities such as field trips, assemblies, etc.

The district is participating in the CEP (Community Eligibility Program) this year so all students will receive free lunch and breakfast. Extra milk is 35 cents. Griggsville-Perry schools have closed campus for lunch.

All students participating in sports must have proof of insurance or a signed insurance waiver turned in to the office also a physical and have paid the participation fees before starting practice. Original forms for insurance waivers as well as the payment for participation fees must be turned in to the student’s home school office. NO EXCEPTIONS. A waiver of insurance must be signed and submitted to the office prior to practice. Participation fees for the 2018-2019 school year will be a fee for each Jr High sport is $50 with a max per student of $100 & for each HS sport is $75 with a max per student of $150.

The shuttle bus will leave the Griggsville school campus at 7:50 a.m. each morning to transport students to the Perry building. Shuttle bus transportation will be provided from Perry to Griggsville at 8 a.m. at Perry.

Chamber hosts Business After Hours The Pike County Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with Illini Community Hospital, will host a Business After Hours Event and Open House, August 13, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event will be held at the Illini Rural Health Clinic, located at 640 W. Washington Street in Pittsfield.

Illini Rural Health Clinic will be introducing Dr. James Uhles to the community, who is a pediatrician and has been seeing patients at the Rural Health Clinic since July.

“Having access to quality healthcare is extremely vital to the strength of any community,” Chamber executive director Charlie Hull said. “We feel very fortunate that Pike County currently has many highly qualified care providers and healthcare services, and we welcome Dr. Uhles to the area.”

The business community and members of the general public are invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served.

Democrats hosting hot dogs and ice cream meet-n-greets The Pike County Democratic Party would like to announce some upcoming hot dog/ ice cream socials to allow the public to meet their local candidates.

The events are as follows: n Nucci’s Restaurant- Aug. 8 at 6 p.m. n Pleasant Hill Park – Sept. 4 at 5 p.m. n Kate’s Saloon in Pittsfield – Sept. 5 at 5 p.m. n Barry Park - Sept. 12 at 5 p.m. n Milton Park - Sept.13 at 5 p.m. n Griggsville Park- Sept. 19 at 5 p.m.

“I have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support for our local candidates.

I’m excited for the upcoming election in that I’ve been told by persons in the community that a party has never fielded a slate of candidates with this much experience,” Kevin

Duesterhaus, Democratic county chairman, said.

“Our candidates have devoted most of their professional lives to serving the citizens of this county and have done so in an excellent fashion. Paul Petty (treasurer candidate) has more than 23 years in public service, Jordan Gerard (sheriff candidate) has more than 17 years in public service, Ann Moffit (county clerk candidate) has more than 18 years in public service, and Sandy Schacht (circuit clerk candidate) has more than 27 years in public service. Although I am confident that the people of this county have had some contact with these individuals through their public service, I want to invite everyone to come out and discuss the issues facing this county,” Duesterhaus said.

Pikeland receives Class of 1954 grant The Pittsfield High School Class of 1954 Scholarship Fund recently awarded a $25,500 grant to the Pikeland Unit 10 School District. Per the letter of award, funding will be allocated as follows: n $5,000 will go to further professional development (PD) of Pikeland teachers.

Funds will continue to support individual honoraria of up to $250 for continuing education and conference attendance that will ultimately enhance student learning. To maximize impact, awardees will be expected to share lessons learned with their Pikeland colleagues and report back on how new knowledge was applied. With this award, the fund has allocated a cumulative total of $11,000 toward the professional development of the district’s teachers. n $5,000 for educational/cultural field trips for Pikeland students in grades 7-12.

The fund will soon provide an application by which teachers may request up to $500.

n $5,000 for an exterior digital sign on the Pittsfield High School (PHS) façade. These grant funds will supplement existing district funds to procure and install the sign. n $10,000 toward the purchase of equipment for the PHS weight room. Funding is restricted to weight-lifting and fitness equipment and/or room improvements that directly benefit all PHS athletes and physical education students. n$500 for exterior beautification to relocate and/or create a surround for the garbage dumpster at the west edge of PHS. The PHS Class of 1954 Scholarship Fund has a long history of supporting the educational needs of the community’s youth. Since June 2016, the organization has invested well over $140,000 in grant funds for Unit 10.

This sum is above and beyond the annual scholarship commitments that, for the 2018 award cycle alone, were over $71,000 to PHS graduates.

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BBB speaks to Pittsfield Lions

Better Business Bureau’s Quincy Regional Manager Mara Clingingsmith, right, gave a very informative presentation on several of BBB’s services at the Pittsfield Lion’s July 19 meeting. These include their consumer tips newsletter, their scam tracker, and a high school ethics course they present. She has been invited back for part two of this series.

With Clingingsmith is club secretary Mike Graham, left.

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Chicken Burrito Salad

Prep time: 15 minutes Serves: 6 Salad: 1 small head romaine lettuce, torn into small pieces 1 cup cooked brown rice 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes 1 can (10 ounces) chicken breast chunks, drained and flaked 1 can (10 ounces) corn kernels, drained 1 can (4.25 ounces) diced green chilies, drained 1 can (2.2 ounces) sliced ripe black olives, drained Dressing: 2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lime juice 1 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil salt and ground black pepper, to taste Salad: In large platter or individual bowls, place lettuce leaves. Top with brown rice, black beans, diced tomatoes, chicken, corn, green chilies and black olives.

Dressing: In small bowl, combine lime juice and cilantro; whisk in olive oil. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Drizzle dressing over salad.

Chicken Burrito Salad

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FAMILY FEATURES

oms pride themselves on serving their families wholesome, homemade meals. But here’s the reality: 60 percent of moms think that coming up with dinner ideas is more difficult than getting their children to go to bed on time. Moreover, 61 percent of moms frequently order takeout or go out to eat because they don’t have the ingredients on-hand to make dinner. It’s time for a new strategy.

When it comes to mealtime, a well-stocked pantry can be the difference between culinary success and a dinner failure. With a pantry full of canned foods, a delicious and nutritious homemade meal is just minutes away.

It’s no secret that canned foods are convenient, but did you know that cans are also one of the best ways to get food from the farm to your family’s table? Canned fruits and vegetables are picked and packed when they’re at their peak of ripeness and nutrition, sealing in their freshness and flavor. Just like home canning, the canning process locks in foods’ natural goodness so it’s at arm’s reach whenever you’re ready to get cooking.

A pantry stocked with canned ingredients is also a source of recipe inspiration. Staples such as canned chicken, corn, green chilies, olives, beans and tomatoes atop lettuce combine to create a wholesome Chicken Burrito Salad the whole family will enjoy. And in less than 30 minutes, a box of fettuccine and a can of spinach transform into a hearty Pasta with Spinach Pesto.

For more information, recipe inspiration and the benefits of canned foods, visit CansGetYouCooking.com.

Pasta with Spinach Pesto

Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Serves: 4 1 can (13.5 ounces) spinach, well drained 1 cup fresh parsley leaves 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup walnuts or almonds 1 large garlic clove 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 box (16 ounces) fettuccine noodles In food processor, combine spinach, parsley, cheese, nuts, garlic, basil, salt and pepper; blend well. In slow, steady stream, add olive oil until mixture is blended and smooth.

Cook fettuccine as package directs. Drain. Toss spinach pesto with fettuccine.

Southern Style Succotash with Sweet Corn Sauce

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Serves: 4 4 ounces olive oil 1 can (14.5 ounces) sweet corn kernels, drained 1 can (15.5 ounces) butter beans 1 can (15 ounces) sweet peas 1/2 cup sliced canned carrots, drained and diced 1/4 cup canned diced tomatoes 8 sprigs fresh thyme 1 fresh bay leaf salt and pepper, to taste Add olive oil to large skillet and quickly saute all ingredients with salt and pepper until heated through, about 5 minutes. Serve on top of Sweet Corn Sauce.

Sweet Corn Sauce 6 ounces canned corn, excess liquid strained off 3 ounces champagne or dry white wine 4 tablespoons butter salt pepper thyme sprigs In blender, puree corn and champagne until very smooth.

Strain through fine strainer and place strained corn juice in small saucepan. Heat until simmering and slowly add cold butter, salt, pepper and fresh thyme.

Pasta with Spinach Pesto

Curried Pumpkin Soup

Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Serves: 4 2 tablespoons butter 1 medium onion, chopped 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder 1 can (14 ounces) chicken or vegetable broth 2 cans (15 ounces) 100% pumpkin 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk 1 teaspoon salt pumpkin seeds In large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, garlic, ginger and curry powder. Cook until carrots are almost soft, 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add broth and bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until carrots are very soft, 10 minutes.

Transfer to blender or food processor and puree until very smooth. Return to pan and stir in pumpkin, coconut milk and salt. Cook over medium-low heat until heated through, 2-3 minutes.

Garnish with pumpkin seeds, if desired, and serve.

Southern Style Succotash with Sweet Corn Sauce

Easy Weeknight Seafood Paella

Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Serves: 4 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 small green bell pepper, cored, seeded and diced 2 large garlic cloves, minced 1 box (8 ounces) yellow rice 1 can (14 ounces) vegetable broth 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes 1 can (10 ounces) whole baby clams, drained 1 cam (8.5 ounces) peas, drained 1 can (6 ounces) medium shrimp, drained 1 can (3.8 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained In 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, heat oil; add onion, green pepper and garlic. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add rice and vegetable broth. Over high heat, bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 minutes.

Stir in tomatoes, clams, peas, shrimp and olives; cook 5 minutes.

Curried Pumpkin Soup

Easy Weeknight Seafood Paella

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Beware of bats and exposure to rabies

As bats become more active, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding people to beware of potentially rabid bats and other animals. So far this year, 17 bats have tested positive for rabies.

“People can receive preventive treatment if they are exposed to an animal infected with rabies,” IDPH Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D., said. “Although most bats are not infected with rabies, it’s important to avoid handling bats, get and keep your pets vaccinated, and make sure your home has no openings where bats can come in.”

While the number of bats submitted for rabies testing has ranged from 1,300 to 1,700 each year over the past five years, the number testing positive for rabies is typically around three percent. More bats are typically submitted for testing in August and September.

The only way rabies can be diagnosed in a bat is by laboratory testing. Signs that a bat or other animal could have rabies are a general appearance of sickness or a change in the animal’s normal behavior. However, you can’t tell just by looking at a bat if it has rabies. Only in instances when a person

or pet has been exposed to a bat will the bat need to be tested for rabies.

Bats, like all wild animals, should never be handled. Do not feed, touch, or adopt wild animals or stray dogs or cats. If you find yourself near a bat (in your home or other indoor area), close the door to the room where the bat is and call the local health department. They can help determine if you could have been exposed to rabies and if the bat needs to be tested. If you are bitten by a bat or other animal, you should seek medical attention immediately. The local health department and animal control should also be notified and the animal captured without damaging its head (put a container over it) and only if direct contact with the animal can be avoided.

To keep your pets safe, make sure they are vaccinated and don’t allow them to roam freely. If a wild animal comes on your property, bring children and pets inside and allow the animal to wander away. If the animal is acting abnormally, contact animal control.

More information about rabies can be found at www.dph.illinois.gov.

Closing a chapter

By KARI HOULE U of I Extension In a past article I wrote about how the garden and landscape are fluid things and constantly changing. Trees grow taller and yards become more shaded or a tree comes down and sunlight brightens a once shady spot. As gardeners, we are always learning and growing and that is one thing about my career that I adore – I am always learning. Whenever someone says they have a question, usually my light hearted response is I might have an answer and I usually get a laugh. If I honestly don’t have an answer, I tell people I’m not sure, that I will find an answer and along with it I will learn something new.

Over the last six years as a horticulture educator with University of Illinois Extension, I have had the honor to help countless people learn new things and in turn learned many new things myself. The Good Growing column and blog began three and half years ago and during that time I was able to share my love and passion for gardening, plants and the outdoors. There were definitely weeks where it was down to the wire for writing articles when I was struggling for an idea to write about and thank goodness for colleagues, friends and family for saying, “hey, what about this topic?” It saved me a number of times over the years. Writing every other week could be a struggle, so

those who write columns on a daily basis, I applaud you!

Over the life of just the Good Growing online blog posts alone, my colleagues and I have written over 170 articles and those blog posts received over 107,000 hits. My hope is that everyone that reads a Good Growing article walks away with a new piece of information that might positively influence their life or just provides them with new knowledge.

This week’s article was an easy topic to choose, but a hard article to write. Just as gardening is fluid and changing, life is as well. I became engaged back in December to a wonderful man who lives three and half hours away (how’s that for irony – same length of time I’ve written Good Growing articles). That distance is coming to an end when we close on my house here in Illinois and I will be moving to a new state to start a new life which is very exciting! I am also sad as my last day with University of Illinois Extension is Aug. 1, 2018. I am grateful for all the wonderful experiences, teaching opportunities and wonderful people I have met over the last six years and it will be greatly missed, but I am also looking forward to see what the future holds. Onwards!

So dear readers, thank you for following along with me over the years and I hope that you will always desire to be lifelong learners.

Happy gardening.

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hen it comes to balancing heart-healthy meals with appealing flavors, it’s important to lean on nutritious ingredients that pack mouthwatering taste. For example, grapes are a delicious yet subtle way to incorporate a little something extra into your diet while adding a juicy burst of flavor.

Grapes of all colors – red, green and black – can be enjoyed as a ready-to-eat, on-the-go food anytime and anywhere. Grapes are also a healthy choice, as they’re a natural source of antioxidants and other polyphenols, and contain no fat and virtually no sodium.

Because of their versatility, heart-healthy grapes can also be used as an ingredient to add fresh appeal, vibrant color and a light touch of sweetness to almost any dish, like Roasted Cod with Fennel and Grapes or Spaghetti Squash with Pesto and Grapes. For something quick and nutritious featuring fresh fruits and vegetables, try this Vegetarian Poke Bowl with tofu, fresh grapes, avocado and crunchy, raw beets and carrots.

Find more recipes to make healthy eating easy at GrapesfromCalifornia.com.

Vegetarian Poke Bowl

Prep time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 5 cups cooked brown or white jasmine rice 2 packages (6 ounces each) extra-firm tofu, cubed 2 cups red California grapes, halved 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and thinly sliced 1 large golden beet, peeled and shredded 1 large carrot, peeled and shredded 2 scallions, thinly sliced sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds 6 ounces light Asian ginger-sesame salad dressing Divide rice between four bowls and arrange tofu, grapes, avocado, beets and carrots on top. Sprinkle with scallions and sesame seeds; serve with dressing.

Nutritional information per serving: 620 calories; 19 g protein; 101 g carbohydrates; 17 g fat (25% calories from fat); 2.5 g saturated fat (4% calories from saturated fat); 450 mg sodium; 11 g fiber.

NEWS

Pittsfield, Illinois

Thomas Rhett to perform at Illinois State Fair Hot off his blockbuster performance with Kenney Chesney at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, the Illinois State Fair is proud to announce two-time Academy of Country Music award winner Thomas Rhett will perform at the 2018 Illinois State Fair on Thursday, August 16. The long-awaited addition of this Grammy nominated county superstar completes the Illinois State Fair Grandstand concert series for 2018.

Life Changes, Thomas Rhett’s latest album, is the first country album of 2017 to climb to the top spot on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart, according to Rolling Stone magazine. It’s a stat that Rhett says backs-up his belief that this is an album that appeals to everyone from Millennials to Baby Boomers. Hits such as, “Marry Me,” “Unforgettable,” and the album’s title track, “Life Changes” are sure to appeal to fans of FM radio and Spotify playlists.

Since scoring his first hit, “It Goes Like This,” in 2013, Thomas Rhett has continued an upward path to county music stardom. Though he sings country music, his influences range from pop, R&B, soul, and rock. These influences can be heard throughout the album from “Sixteen” to “Craving You” with Maren Morris.

Rhett is also an accomplished songwriter. In addition to writing for his own albums, Rhett co-wrote songs with Danielle Bradbery – who will be the opening act for Rhett’s Thursday, August 16 concert in Springfield. In fact, the two have a duet, “Playing with Fire,” which is featured on Rhett’s album Tangled Up. Danielle Bradbery won the The Voice five years ago at just 16 years old and since then has had a wealth of success. Bradbery first met Thomas Rhett while touring with Brett Eldredge on the Suits & Boots Tour in 2015. After more than four years, she is releasing new music, much to fans delight.

Her new album I Don’t Believe We’ve Met includes hits “Sway” and “Worth It”.

Tickets to see Thomas Rhett and Danielle Bradbery at the Illinois State Fair will go on sale on Monday, July 23rd via Ticketmaster.com and the Illinois State Fair box office.

Below is a recap of the 2018 Illinois State Fair Grandstand Concert Series.

Ticket prices are as follows: Friday, August 10: Boy George and Culture Club with Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey Tier 3 - $22 / Tier 2 - $27 / Tier 1 - $32 /

Track - $32 / VIP - $42 Saturday, August 11: Halestorm & Mastodon with New Year’s Day Tier 3 - $28 / Tier 2 - $33 / Tier 1 - $38 / Track - $38 / VIP - $48 Sunday, August 12: Foreigner with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Tier 3 - $25 / Tier 2 - $30 / Tier 1 - $35 / Track - $35 / VIP - $45 Monday, August 13: Dueling Pianos International Free Concert Tuesday, August 14: Luke Combs with Ashley McBryde Tier 3 - $12 / Tier 2 - $17 / Tier 1 - $22 / Track - $22 / VIP - $32 Wednesday, August 15: 311 & The Offspring with Gym Class Heroes Tier 3 - $34 / Tier 2 - $39 / Tier 1 - $44 / Track - $44 / VIP - $54 Thursday, August 16: Thomas Rhett with Danielle Bradbery Tier 3 - $42 / Tier 2 - $47 / Tier 1 - $52 / Track - $52 / VIP - $64 Friday, August 17: Brett Eldredge with Devin Dawson Tier 3 - $29 / Tier 2 - $34 / Tier 1 - $39 / Track - $39 / VIP - $49 Saturday, August 18: Flo Rida & Ludacris with Childish Major Tier 3 - $27 / Tier 2 - $32 / Tier 1 - $37 / Track - $37 / VIP - $47 Sunday, August 19: Brantley Gilbert with Muscadine Bloodline Tier 3 - $35 / Tier 2 - $40 / Tier 1 - $45 / Track - $45 / VIP - $55 Time is also running out to take advantage of the latest Illinois State Fair savings plan. Tickets to the Illinois State Fair Stage Side Parties will give ticketholders free parking for the night of their concert.

Stage Side Party tickets cost an additional $30 and provide fairgoers access to an exclusive pre-show party that includes a food provided by the Illinois Pork Producers Association, entertainment, giveaways and early entry into the concert. These tickets must be purchased prior to July 31.

The Stage Side Party is only available to those who have purchased a concert ticket to attend that night’s concert – both concert and party ticket will be required to enter the party tent. These tickets can be purchased via Ticketmaster once tickets go on-sale.

Mark your calendars for the 2018 Illinois State Fair, August 9 through 19, in Springfield.

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