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Progress continues on Higbee, Ace Hardware

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press

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he Pittsfield City Council accepted a recommendation of the planning commission and cleared the way for more progress in the city.

The action was taken at last week’s regular city council meeting.

Last month the city accepted the planning commission’s recommendation that the alley between Washington and Adams streets in the 500 block be closed to allow for a new McDonalds, being built to replace a 25-year-old facil-

ity. Rezoning the area was also approved at that time.

This week, the council voted to rezone the lot where the former Higbee building sat from B3 to R3 “It was zoned B3, which is highway business and this changes to to multi-family residential.” John Hayden, mayor, who also serves on the planning commission, said. “We think it must have changed to B3 after the school was sold and a gym/health facility opened in the back half.”

Hayden explained to the commission that the city would like to see another housing facility there, similar to the Findley Place that sits across the street on the Jefferson Street side.

“But no one can submit

a proposal for a project of that nature until the zoning is changed,” he said. “You can’t submit a proposal for a

“Next we are going to start on the old Mike’s Tavern building.”

John Hayden Pittsfield mayor property for a use that it is not zoned for.”

The planning commission wondered if the city was painting itself into corner by zoning it R3.

“What if someone wanted to build a professional

building there?” Bill Durall, a member of the committee, asked.

Hayden said traditionally the city likes to keep high traffic businesses out of residential areas but if such a proposal were to be presented, the council could come back and change it.

Robert Smith, president of the commission, said he wondered if the property would have a use for single family dwellings and was told single family dwellings can be built in multi family zones but not vice versa.

After a lengthy conversation about the pros and cons, the planning commission, which met at 6:15 p.m., voted to make the recommendation which the city approved in

the regular council meeting at 7 p.m.

The planning commission also voted to revise the plat for Ace Hardware. The plat had to be revised to allow for a larger right-of-way to the property. The planning commission approved it with little discussion.

Mike Hollahan, city attorney, said in surveying the property, it was learned that several small pieces of property belonging to various individuals were included in the property and all property owners had agreed to sign those over to the developers in order to move the project along.

One of the pieces of property is estimated to be three onehundredths of an acre.

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Above: Students at Pittsfield High School enjoyed Monday’s solar eclipse. Students viewing the sky were, left to right, Kayla Merryman, Ella Pepper, Emily Schacht, Liam Davidsmeyer, and Julius Jackson.

Pittsfield had approximately 98 percent totality of the eclipse.

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Left: Teachers out on the lawn of Pittsfield High School caught the beginning of Monday’s eclipse.

Enjoying the moment were, left to right, Mark Heffington, Brad Tomhave, Lisa Leahy, Shelley Hill, a student, Michelle Westbrook and Scott Bacon.

Obituaries in this issue: Iftner.

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Pikeland may be looking at borrowing $2 million to stay open

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press With no answers on state aid forthcoming and no expectation of when they might be coming, Pikeland Unit 10 is looking at options to keep the doors open. Those options include borrowing $2 million.

“It will depend on where we are in the year and what the outlook is for a resolution in Springfield,” Paula Hawley, superintendent of Pikeland, said. “Since we receive approximately $400,000 in general state aid each month, just to get us through five months would take about two million dollars.”

The projection comes as the state of Illinois continues to fail at funding schools. Although money has been appropriated, there have been no state funding guidelines set or any formula approved. Some money that was owed the district in the 2016-17 school year has been arriving but none for the current school year.

“The state owes us $231,000,” Hawley told the Pikeland board last Wednesday at the regular monthly meeting. “We did not get our Aug. 10 state aid payment, which was to be our first of the new year.

Instead we got a $250,000 categorical payment, which helps.”

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Sheriff Paul Petty not seeking re-election

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Paul Petty, Pike County Sheriff since 1998, says although he is not running for re-election in 2018, he still wants to be of service to the community.

“That’s why I ran in the first place,” Petty said. “Mike Lord

“The events of 2014 left a scar and the job has never been the same.”

Paul Petty Pike County Sheriff was not running and I had been a deputy the previous three years. I was interested because I thought I had found a place in that office and believed I could make a difference.”

Petty said the sheriff’s office is more complex than ever before and is more than just making arrests.

“It’s maintaining the building and grounds, managing the law enforcement, being the coroner, managing the budget and the management of the jail,” Petty said.

The decision not to run is not a spur-of-the moment decision

by Petty.

“I knew after I ran the last time, I wouldn’t run again,” Petty said. “The events of 2014 left a scar and the job has never been the same.”

Petty was charged with official misconduct by then state’s attorney Carrie Boyd. Boyd ultimately resigned over the filing of the charges which were determined to be unwarranted.

But despite the unfortunate incident, Petty says he still wants to be involved in law enforcement.

Recently, he has completed his master’s degree and may

Paul Petty teach or in other ways encourage new law enforcement officials.

“They talk about a teacher shortage, but I think in a few years we will see a similar issue in the law enforcement profession, as fewer and fewer young people will pick that as a profession due to the events affecting our society and changing (See, petty, A2)

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bridge work begins

Massman Construction was at the Illinois side of the Mississippi River by the current Champ Clark Bridge this week, removing some trees to allow the drill rig access into the wetland area. The drill rig was used to sample the subsurface soil in the wetland area to determine how much settlement will occur when fill is placed on it. The contractor did not remove any suitable bat habitat trees as they cannot be removed until after Nov.1. An official ribbon cutting is expected to be held soon with construction to start as soon as possible following the ceremony.

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(Contiuned from A1) Lucy Stafford, developer of Ace Hardware, was at the meeting and said she hopes to start moving dirt soon and hopes to have the building up

by December.

“Then in January, the fixtures and all will be put in,” she said.

The city will order the materials and arrange for the equipment as soon as they are notified of the closing on the property which everyone hopes to be held this week.

Regarding a request at the last meeting from two daycare owners asking for stop sign on Lowry Street, the council voted No but heard from Kenny Yelliott, the Pittsfield Chief of Police, that city police officers will patrol the area as often as possible to deter speeding.

The council went into a brief closed session and said it had decided not to sell the city’s former leaf collection site to the neighbors, the Cherry family.

“We don’t use it for leaf collection anymore but we might have a use for it someday,” Hayden said. “We discussed it

in closed session and decided not to sell it.”

The council also discussed the progress made on cleaning the Higbee lot and how well it was going.

“Next we are going to start on the old Mike’s Tavern building,” Hayden said. “And we need to ask the owners of the Irving building to board that building up so we can open the sidewalk in front of it.”

Tom Reinhardt, who serves as the city’s zoning commissioner, said he wasn’t sure that was a good idea and thought the public should be kept away from the building.

Hollahan told the council the city could get a court order making the owner fix it.

A letter was sent earlier this summer to the owners and the council has received no response.

Reinhardt said an updated inspection is needed and a decision made about proceeding.

“It’s the one I hear the most complaints about,”Hayden said. “It’s an eyesore on our square.”

Pikeland

(Contiuned from A1) Hawley said there are indications the state may release the fourth and final categorical payment before the end of the month, but until the legislature develops a state aid formula there will be no more state aid. Another state aid check is scheduled for Aug. 23 but Hawley is not hopeful that it will be delivered.

The Illinois Senate overrode Gov. Bruce Rauner’s amendatory veto of a state funding plan for school bills but the Illinois House of Representative met in special session Aug. 16 and voted only on language included in the veto. It was voted down unanimously by both Democrats and Republicans. The actual vote on the veto has to take place before Aug. 29 or the bill dies and the legislators are back to square one. Even if the House votes on the bill before the deadline, there is speculation not enough representatives will vote for it and it will not pass, again, taking the process back to the beginning.

“We can sell bonds, issue tax anticipation warrants or open a line of credit,” Hawley told the solemn board. “Any way we go it is going to cost us interest.”

Hawley said the budget hearing is to be held in September and by then, if no clearer picture of state funding is available, she will ask the board’s permission to seek borrowing options.

“We have the money to operate through November, into December,” she said. “But none of the borrowing options can be done overnight. It is a

process we will want to get started.”

The board also heard from all building administrators that their buildings were ready for students, who started coming to school Monday and also learned each building’s plans for viewing the eclipse, which was also Monday.

After a closed session the board voted to accept the resignation of Jeannie Flint, paraprofessional at PHS; Jessica Howland, hot lunch employee; at PCS, Braxton Lanier, physical education teacher and 3 sports coach or assistant coach, Tina Leonard, special eductions teacher at South, Jennifer VanGiesen, math teacher at PCS; and Jenna Yelliott, paraprofessional at South.

New hires included: Erin Allen, physical education teacher, at South and PCS; Charlene DeJaynes, hot lunch at PHS; Lacey Gerard, paraprofessional; Kristin Killebrew, paraprofessional at South; Tricia Moore, noon duty at South; Hannah Scranton, paraprofessional at PCS; Darin Craven, assistant baseball coach at PCS; Steve Rylander, seventh grade boys basketball coach; Misha Propst, quiz bowl sponsor; and Jeannie Flint, noon pre-K bus driver.

Volunteer positions approved include: Julie Plattner as sponsor of the Interact Club at PHS; Walker Filbert, mock trial coach; and Michael TenEyck, assistant mock trial coach.

The board also voted Yes to extend the contract of Jody Heavner, PHS ag teacher and FFA sponsor, to 210 days.

By JUSTIN A. COBB Pike Press Western School District’s transportation fund should show marked improvements over previous years if projections based on the tentative budget placed on file when the school board met Wednesday evening, Aug. 16, hold true.

“In transportation we project an $8,423 deficit,” which is “dramatically better than we have been the last few years,” district superintendent Jessica Funk said by phone Friday afternoon.

In light of lack of state funding for transportation, the district has made substantial cuts to transportation expenditures by reducing the number of buses on lease and the number of bus routes and implementing pickup points in town instead of picking up door-todoor, Funk said.

“That fund is getting better, but it by far was the one hurting the most,” Funk said.

The tentative budget overall takes a conservative approach, estimating expenditures high and revenues low, though it will have to account for state money from the previous fiscal year that arrived late, according to Funk.

Those amounts include $104,773 for transportation and $96,801 for education, according to Funk.

For the education fund, the tentative budget anticipates only the two back payments of state money owed from last year, with no additional state money since it remains in limbo, according to Funk.

Accordingly, projected revenue for

the education fund is $3,933,993 with projected expenditures just over $4 million, leaving a deficit of $305,896, according to Funk.

“If we get those two payments and get any money this year, it should balance, but everything is still up in the air with the state,” Funk said. “We tried to project the worst-case scenario so it doesn’t surprise anybody in the end.”

The operation and maintenance and health/life safety funds are both projected to end with deficits, while surpluses are anticipated in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund and Social Security fund, tort immunity, capital projects, and working cash, according to Funk.

A final budget will be presented at a public hearing set to take place at the Sept. 20 regular board meeting.

In other business, according to draft meeting minutes provided by the district office Friday morning, the board: n Learned that in the high school, eight students had signed up for the welding class slated to start Monday, Aug. 21, and five students are participating in the CEO program, and that the junior high has four new staff members. n Authorized the superintendent to hire Marold Electric of Quincy and Rocky’s Hardware & HVAC of Barry to perform light fixture replacement at the Barry campus and Kinderhook campus, respectively. n Approved the job descriptions for concessions manager and district cafeteria manager. n Adopted the 2017-2018 athletic handbook. n Approved July 19 meeting min-

utes, the treasurer’s reports, and payment of bills.

Thirty-eight minutes into the meeting, board members voted to go into closed session to discuss specific employee matters, student discipline, and litigation, according to draft minutes.

After 51 minutes in closed session, the board returned to open session and approved the following personnel actions, according to draft minutes.

Hires: n Michelle Driscoll, district cafeteria manager n Noue Filbert, high school English teacher, fall semester n Gayle Johnson, junior high English language arts teacher, fall semester n Terry Robertson, part-time student resource director n Elizabeth Seals, junior high student council sponsor n Susan Swartz, cook n Jo Lynn Tappe, concessions manager Resignations: n Camille Donaldson, junior high counselor, effective July 31, 2017 n Tahni Kenady, junior high track assistant coach n Elizabeth Seals, junior high track coach Hires are for the 2017-2018 school year, according to draft minutes, unless otherwise noted.

The meeting began 6:01 p.m. and lasted one hour and 32 minutes, according to draft minutes.

Board secretary James Broeckling was absent, according to draft minutes.

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Elle Sanderson, Raleigh Willard, Lyla Sanderson and Brady Pressey look for dinosaur clues in the sand while attending dinosaur camp at the Pittsfield Public Library recently.

(Contiuned from A1) our culture,” Petty said. “A civil society demands a competent and effective means of justice and law enforcement. From infancy through adulthood and into our senior years, we must have order; without such law enforcement it will be chaotic.”

Petty said he has enjoyed his years serving the people of Pike County and believes he owes a great deal to a great number, specifically his staff, other office holders he has served with and the county board.

“I’ve met a lot of great people over the past twenty years,” he said. “I’ve had an opportunity to see much more than most people. I’ve been on investigations that allowed me to apply for search warrants in at least six other states and it has been enjoyable seeing how law enforcement works in other jurisdictions as well as the variations in court procedures.”

Although he may no longer wear the uniform of a police officer in a year, Petty says he will continue to serve the community.

Currently, he is a member of the Pikeland Unit 10 school board and works in the district as a volunteer coach.

“I am aware of several projects I’d like to see finished and hope to be a part of them in the future,” he said. “I can’t ever see myself not being a part of the volunteer world. It most certainly is an enormous part of who we are and why we are successful as a community. I will continue to volunteer in our community and be of service as much as they let me.”

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Fear, terror in county during 19th century solar eclispe

By Annette Marshall Pike Press With 24/7 news coverage, smartphones and tablets, the solar eclipse that passed across the United States Monday, Aug. 21 didn’t catch anyone by the surprise.

But a 19th century solar eclipse caught some residents by surprise in Pike County.

Amanda (Retherford) Childress, Jerseyville, was going through some boxes of stuff at her great-grandparents home after they had passed away few years ago.

Since she was interested in genealogy, her grandmother let her take a box at a time of family information home so Childress could scan in what she wanted.

In one of the boxes, Childress discovered a letter written by a daughter of Retta Dell (Bower) Thomas, which detailed a 19th century eclipse passing through the Pike County area. The daughter was recalling the story she had always been told of the eclipse.

Transcribed, the letter reads, “Shortly after grandpa died Momma said they had a total eclipse and no one knew anything about it. It terrified everyone. She said all of them were sitting close in the yard when grandma came to the door and called them in. It was four in the afternoon and real dark. She sat down in her old high back chair and told all of them to sit on the floor close as

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A partial letter clipping written by a daughter of Retta Dell (Bower) Thomas, details a solar eclipse passing through the Pike County area in the 19th century.

they could. She held out her hands to them and had all of them hold onto her hand or touch her. Uncle Dave asked if it was the end of the world and she said, ‘Child I don't know. I have never seen this before.’ She told them, ‘I know it is the hand of the Lord and if it is the end, let's just sit here quietly holding

hands and we will all go together.’ They did not hear what it was for a few days."

Childress explained that “grandma” referred to Minerva (Cryder) Bower, who is Childress’ greatgreat-great-great grandmother, and “momma” referred to Retta Dell (Bower) Thomas, Childress’ great-great-great

grandmother.

Minerva (Cryder) Bower moved to Pleasant Hill around 1872, living in Martinsburg prior to that.

Although Childress has been unable to pin down the exact year of the eclipse, details in other parts of the letter lead her to believe it was around 1886 or before.

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achieves goal; corn is now state grain

In front, Gov. Bruce Rauner proudly displays the pen and the bill after signing to make corn the official Illinois State Grain. The Pittsfield started the initiative last year and have championed for the cause ever since by getting both the area’s representative, C.D. Davidsmeyer, and senator, Sam McCann, on board, by presenting a number of programs to interested groups, having T-shirts made and visiting Springfield to see the progression of the bill.

Pittsfield FFA members on hand for the signing were: Cody Collins, Wesley Bradshaw, Riley Parsons, Reagan Hoskin, Alayna Scranton and John Scranton. The signing was Aug. 15 during the Illinois State Fair Ag Day.

G-P to consider daycare bus stop

By JUSTIN A. COBB Pike Press Griggsville-Perry School Board will consider adding a bus stop in Griggsville for children above pre-K age attending daycare before or after school.

Two parents spoke during the public comment portion of the school board meeting Wednesday evening, Aug. 16, to request the stop, district superintendent Dr. Janet Gladu said via email the following morning.

“We currently only drop off pre-K kids at daycare since that’s covered by grant money. Transportation for pre-K is written into the pre-K grant,” Gladu said by phone Friday afternoon. “It will be on the agenda next month.”

In other business, Gladu said Thursday, the board: n Set a public hearing on the 2017-2018 budget for Sept. 20, 6:45 p.m., preceding the regular meeting scheduled 7 p.m. the same evening. n Received an update from science teacher Chris Sheehan on her grants and projects. n Had the first reading on several board policy updates, taking no action. n Approved the meeting agenda, July 19 and Aug. 3 open and closed session minutes, financial reports, payment of bills, and the annual risk management plan.

One hour and 10 minutes into the meeting, board members voted to go into closed session to discuss specific employee matters and to review minutes of previous closed sessions, according to Gladu.

After 51 minutes in closed session, the board returned to open session and approved the following personnel actions, according to Gladu.

Hires: n Paul Barnes, junior high girls basketball coach n Brandi Shoemaker, junior high cheerleading sponsor Resignations: n Kristine Bingham, junior high cheerleading sponsor n Christal Harding, individual aide n Sandra Walston, parttime cook and dishwasher All hires were for the 2017-2018 school year, and all resignations were effective immediately, according to Gladu.

In addition, the board approved the destruction of closed session audio recordings older than 18 months but voted to keep previous closed session minutes closed, according to Gladu.

The meeting lasted two hours and five minutes, according to Gladu.

Board vice president Chontel Whitaker was absent, Gladu said.

G-P board sets goals, tables solar

By JUSTIN A. COBB Pike Press Griggsville-Perry School Board members set goals for the 2017-2018 school year when they met Wednesday evening, Aug. 16, district superintendent Dr. Janet Gladu said via email the following morning.

Among the goals outlined is to find ways to add additional educational opportunities for high school students, including dual credit, Advanced Placement (AP) classes, and other electives, as well as non-athletic extracurricular activities, according to Gladu.

The board will also work to find ways to improve the district’s Response to Intervention behavior program for all students in the district, according to Gladu.

An additional goal is to improve the work environment and experience of district employees by offering mentoring and other support and periodically survey-

ing employees, according to Gladu.

Finally, the board plans to improve openness and communication with parents and other stakeholders by holding one to two community forums each year and find ways to incorporate further community involvement and to recognize community members’ contributions, according to Gladu.

Not among those goals is the installation of solar panels on district building roofs in Griggsville and Perry, according to Gladu.

GoSolar of Chesterfield, Mo., approached the district in April, asking they consider the project and providing documents to Gladu, she said by phone Friday afternoon.

She forwarded those documents to the district’s attorney but has since asked the attorney to stop reviewing them, citing the board’s decision not to pursue the project at this time, Gladu said.

JWCC to sponsor résumé reviews John Wood Community College will be providing two résumé review events at the Southeast Education Center, located at 39637 260th Avenue in Pittsfield, Wednesday, Aug. 30, at noon and 5 p.m.

JWCC staff will be available to assist with résumé reviews, application tips and interview techniques for those seeking job opportunities in the region. The event

is open to the public, no reservations are needed.

The events are sponsored by the Pike County Economic Development Corporation, the Workforce Investment Board of Western Illinois, the Illinois Department of Employment Security, the Illinois WorkNet Center, Two Rivers Regional Council and JWCC. For more information, contact the SEC at 217-285-5319.

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Walmart and PepsiCo teamed up Friday afternoon at the Walmart in Pittsfield to provide area schools with supplies. Each of the four districts serving students in Pike County received a shopping cart full of supplies, as well as kits to allow schools to assist children with contact lens problems, displayed by South Elementary School principal Angie Ruebush, left, and Pleasant Hill School District administrative assistant Kelly Kenady, right. With them are, from left, Western Elementary and High School principal Connie Thomas, Walmart assistant managers Patrick Hughes and Brittany Emerick, and Griggsville-Perry Elementary and High School principal Jillian Thies.

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Our PERPETUAL Eclipse

Our View HISTORY IN STATUES

What statues can still say to us We don’t think anyone would identify Pike County as a mecca for fine art – unless you count beautiful displays of trophy deer and antlers.

Our county doesn’t have a lot of statues, either, so perhaps we shouldn’t be too concerned about the current national trend of vandalizing, defacing or taking down statues in the dark of night.

Or should we?

Among the most recent additions to the courthouse square are three statues of prominent figures with ties to our history, President Abraham Lincoln among them. Just last week, a bust of Lincoln was defaced and set on fire in Chicago.

Why Lincoln? No one seems sure.

In a climate of extreme political division, statues that have stood unchanged for decades, enduring heat, cold and storm, have suddenly become a flashpoint of debate.

Since they can’t speak for themselves, let’s talk about statues. Even in their implacable immobility, statues are a window to two points in time: the era in which the person depicted lived, and their deeds, for good or ill…and the era of the people who put together their time and treasure to erect the statue.

The historical details of the person now “living on” as a statue cannot be changed. History is just that: a remembrance of many details. In some cases, a life story may be so horrific in its deeds that no further remembrance is warranted.

But the second part, how people came to erect a statue, can, as the years roll by, become a significant part of the history itself. Perhaps instead of blindly pulling statues down, 21st Century America should be looking at the signs and plaques and markers which can explain the existence of a statue in terms making it relevant to current political discussion.

Who would be in charge of writing such commentary? That’s a tough one. But it’s an idea worth exploring.

It’s certainly better than setting fire to Abraham Lincoln.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Name selected for local road

Since requesting input from the community to name the Route 55-107 highway from Pittsfield to Griggsville, several suggestions have been made. The Pike County Historical Society board of directors has chosen the most direct and simple to read name that will reflect on Lincoln and his Pike County secretaries— “Lincoln Secretaries’ Trail.”

Our hope is that this name will focus on Mr. Lincoln’s secretaries and their connections to Pike County. Thanks to all who submitted suggestions!

BOB EVANS Pittsfield, Ill.

Echoes of ‘1984’

The Bill of Rights from the United States Constitution, Article 1 reads: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”

Let’s assume the right of the people to peaceably assemble

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Week of August 23, 2017

It’s just about time for the seasons to change. What are you looking forward to?

1. School activities, football and other sports.

2. Crops being harvested safely.

ery was? In George Orwell’s book “1984” it is written, “Every record has been destroyed or falsified, every book rewritten, every picture has been repainted, every statue, street, and building destroyed or renamed. And the process is continuing, day by day and minute by minute. And suddenly history has stopped, nothing exists except the endless present.” Does any of this sound familiar?

If you take the time to learn the real history of Germany, Russia, China and other tyrannical governments, you will see the same pattern of actions their citizens encountered; is very similar to what we are seeing here in the United States today. What always follows is citizens being thrown in prisons and mass extermination of groups the government decides are hindering the execution of their plan for the future.

You think it couldn’t happen here. I’m sure the Jews in Europe thought the same thing right up to the time the Germans knocked on their door and loaded them onto boxcars.

Our government, and other powers, have learned through history what it takes to redesign a nation to their specifications. Destroy the economy, separate and divide groups of people by race,

color, religion, social status, ethnic background, or sexual preference. The people have to learn to hate and distrust one another.

Smaller groups are easier to control, so dividing people into unorganized groups is a must.

Kids in preschool and early grade school think the only difference in people is one is a boy and one is a girl. Hate and prejudice is taught by the actions of the government, the news media and to some extent the schools.

Group thought is a must and individuality must be discouraged.

Our history is being rewritten and changed daily; don’t rely on the internet, the news, current history books in schools, or any recently abridged books. Go to the library and read the older books that haven’t been rewritten by mind altering Socialists.

Put down your hand held electronic devices and walk and observe what is really happening in the world around you for a couple days. Then go inside and watch the news and ask yourself, does what you personally see happening in the world come close to what you are seeing and hearing on the news?

Maybe Senator Joe McCarthy wasn’t wrong after all.

CHARLES PINE Bluffs, Ill.

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This Week's

Poll Question

means to protest, and I agree with that train of thought. But when a peaceable assembly turns to violence and you start doing damage to people and property, you are no longer protesting, you are rioting.

I do not agree with any of the hate groups, the KKK, White Supremacists, Nazis, Communists, the Black Panthers, Black Lives Matter, the Muslim Brotherhood and ANTIFA. But I support their right to PEACEABLE Assembly.

And if an opposing group decide to have a PEACEABLE Assembly at the same time, a reasonable distance is expected. Law enforcement should be on hand to maintain that safe distance and insure the safety of all parties.

Everyone knows ALL groups have their share of knot heads.

What happened in Charlottesville over the weekend was terrible, and as soon as things got out of hand, the mayor and law enforcement should have taken control of the situation immediately. Their job is to protect all parties involved and not have opinions or take sides.

As far as tearing down monuments and statues, what are they trying to accomplish? Without the monuments, how long will it be before future generations forget what a terrible thing slav-

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n 1979 when I was in the eighth grade, our school in Pearl closed and we were bused to Milton for our schooling.

Milton had closed its high school so now it could accomondate us. Milton and Pearl high school students were sent to Pittsfield High School.

My teacher for biology in the eighth grade at Milton was Mrs. Meyers. She had taught Home Economics at East Pike High Scool for many years and now was teaching biology to 8th grade students.

One nine week course we spent most of

our time not dissecting frogs or collecting bugs but instead Mrs. Meyers taught us the proper way to sit, set a table, and what was proper to speak about while eating. To put it simply she taught us some proper manners.

One day in high school I was sitting next to another female student at lunch and we began discussing how to set a table and what was appropriate. Mrs Meyers had taught us knives, forks, and spoons that I have never used but at that time I could have set the queen’s table.

I think Amy Dean, who was a junior I believe, was surprised and impressed that a

“country bumpkin” like myself would know how to set a table and what was considered proper. She had a nickname for me after that encounter; she called me “Manners.”

I think we did end up doing some biology and finding some bugs later that year. More importantly, with Mrs. Meyers’ help, we had discovered something more important. We had found some manners. n John Ottwell graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1984 and lives in Shrewsbury, Mo. His website is www.Finishyourstory.com.

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4. Cooler temperatures, bonfires and changing leaves.

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Last week's poll results A partial solar eclipse will occur in Pike County next Monday, Aug. 21.

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A. I hadn’t heard anything about it.

50%

B. I plan to step outside to experience as much darkness as we get.

17%

C. I plan to drive south into the path of total eclipse.

17%

D. I worry that people will look at the sun without proper eye protection.

17%

E. I think the whole thing has been hyped up too much.

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he Aug. 21, 2017 total solar eclipse is now one for the history books.

My husband and I were fortunate to be among the millions of people, coast to coast, who were able to experience this remarkable celestial event.

I choose the verb “experience” intentionally. The solar eclipse event, I learned, is as much about how you see it as it is about what you see.

Initially, I was not overly enthused. A few months ago, my husband, Michael, suggested we could drive the absolute minimum number of miles from Pike County and see the eclipse from the very northern edge of the totality zone in eastern Missouri.

As more and more information circulated about the eclipse, Michael became convinced we should push a little further south

in order to have a longer duration of the moon-completely-coversthe-sun event. Whatever.

While some people have been planning their 2017 eclipse strategy for years, we, instead, threw some lawn chairs, a map and a cooler in the pickup truck Monday morning and took off.

Fearing the predicted “carmegeddon” on major roads heading to the eclipse zone, we used our trusty map, stuck to Missouri back roads, crossed I-70 and began looking for a likely spot. We found it in the tiny village of Calwood which bills itself as “The Crossroads of the World.”

I like that. Depending on the paths of any two travelers, anywhere at all can fit this “crossroads” definition.

Even better, Calwood, we discovered, has a community building with a neatly kept lawn,

shade trees, a horseshoe court, playground equipment and a sign offering “Community parking.”

Bingo. We had found our spot.

It was sort of like stumbling upon the East Pike ballpark when you were looking for a place to take a travel break.

Two vehicles were already staking out a spot and a friendly matron keeping her Sheltie company in the picnic pavilion advised that the general store down the road had a restroom. “It’s just past the batteries and the bulk nails and screws,” she said.

Calwood’s general store, in my opinion – never mind about the eclipse – was worth the trip.

Creaky wood floors and narrow aisles overflowing with food and hardware items were joined by a deli/lunch counter and crowded tables for the morning coffee crew. I wondered what the local

health department might think of the extra hoagie buns casually stored right beside the auto lubricant and caulk.

By the time we returned to the community center, more cars had arrived, delivering a total of 20 young and old viewers from Missouri, Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin, plus two dogs. As we chatted, shared camera tips and passed around a bucket of grapes, we discovered that no one in our group had chosen the Calwood Community Center in advance as their destination viewing spot.

We all just found it by accident.

What a happy nexus of individual journeys. Kind of like “the crossroads of the world.”

It takes about an hour and a half for the moon to nibble away the circle of the sun. Using our special eclipse glasses, we kept tabs on the progress – and also on (Boren, CONTINUED ON A5)

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The Coonridge Digest: Freida Marie Crump

Time for one last vacation getaway Greetings from the Ridge God bless Herb. Somebody’s got to. I guess I started it. “Herbie, summer’s coming to a close. Let’s have one last fling.”

“Freida, I ain’t flung in years.”

“I mean a vacation. Just a few days.”

“I hate airplanes.”

“We won’t have to fly, Herb. Let’s find someplace we can drive to in a day’s time and just relax a bit.”

“I was relaxed until you started talkin’ about goin’ somewhere. Whatta you say we save the vacation money and just take a couple laps around Wal-Mart?”

Herb’s sense of adventure is right up there with his ability to double-park.

“Come on, Herb. You know you enjoy little trips once you get started. How about a couple of days in Iowa’s Amana Colonies?”

“Schnitzel.”

“Watch your language.”

“Every place in the Amanas servers schnitzel and spaetzle dumplings. I refuse to eat anything I can’t spell.”

“OK, how about St. Louis?”

“The Cards are having a lousy year.”

“There’s more to St. Louis than the Cardinals, Herb.”

“There is?”

“Museums! Art galleries! The Arch!”

“Dull, dull, and duller. Besides, I hate driving in traffic. Let’s go to Branson.”

“We just got back from Branson two months ago. And how can you hate traffic and want to go to Branson?”

“Just get behind a Baptist Church bus and go wherever they go. Branson’s full of Baptists and busses.”

Herb uses the Branson gambit on me every time I want to travel. He knows that it’s a nice enough place but it drives me crazy. “Herb, the last time we traveled to Branson we went to the Branson Breakfast Jamboree then the Branson Lunch Jamboree and topped off the day with the Dinner Jamboree ala Branson.

Every time I go with you to Branson I come home Jamboree-ed to death. I start hearing banjos in my sleep.”

“Nashville. We could go to Nashville.”

“That’s just Branson with a thyroid condition. Herb, there’s more to life than Hank Williams.”

Herb gasped. “I’m glad your mother’s not alive to hear that blasphemy.”

I tried to explain to the old poop that at our age we may only have a few good traveling years left, and with his attitude I

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t’s the age-old conundrum of a wife who wants to get out and go and a husband who’d rather sit and become a part of his easy chair. He gripes up until the day we leave then at the end of the vacation he wants to stay a couple days longer. was of a mind to shorten his years on earth considerably. It’s the age-old conundrum of a wife who wants to get out and go and a husband who’d rather sit and become a part of his easy chair. He gripes up until the day we leave then at the end of the vacation he wants to stay a couple days longer. Herb’s idea of heaven is a backyard barbecue with Buck Owens singing, “I’ve Got a Tiger by the Tale” through the loud speakers. I’ve never understood what it is about the male anatomy that is so adverse of movement of any kind.

So I looked at this old man that I’d mistakenly married, lo, those many years ago and picked up the phone.

“Who are you calling, Freida?”

“The rock quarry.”

“What?”

“I’m ordering a load of sand. Gonna

have them dump it in our living room then I’ll drag in a couple of lawn chairs. We’ll just sit on our little artificial beach sipping decaffeinated martinis wearing while our sunglasses and watching the Travel Channel. I’ve still got that old tanning lamp in the basement and I’ll let you wear whichever pair of your awful shorts you like as long as nobody comes to the door.”

“I’d rather watch Fox News.”

“This is a vacation, Herb. Instead of fake news we’ll have a fake holiday. If you won’t go on vacation then I’ll just bring the vacation to you.”

You ever in Coonridge, stop by. We may not answer the door but you’ll enjoy the trip.

■ The imaginative commentary of Freida Marie Crump comes to us from Coonridge – a town that’s a lot like your own.

PICKINGS FROM PIKE’S PAST

100 YEARS AGO: 965 AUTOMOBILES IN PIKE COUNTY 150 Years Ago Aug. 22, 1867 A trip through New Salem and the regions roundabout revealed to us a very poor prospect for corn indeed.

The junior partner of the house of Strauss and Bro. has gone east and is now visiting Boston, New York, Philadelphia and other eastern cities for the purpose of purchasing the immense stock which they propose to bring to their new store room next month.

A letter from Bedford states that the new steam ferry boat will be ready to run in about two weeks. The engine is a splendid one. Mr. French, the owner, will give a pleasure trip on her as soon as she is completed. Good music will be in attendance.

The Illinois State Journal says that General Grant and General Sheridan understand one another thoroughly. But who else understands Grant?

125 Years Ago Aug. 24, 1892 The Martinsburg Baptist Church belfry still stands open and the dome looms up like a drum major’s hat. Cause: lack of carpenters and lack of money.

Aaron Cohen found a hen’s nest in the Pittsfield public square today. It had five eggs in it.

The female baseball players that visited Mt. Sterling were onto the game all right, but when it came to batting and running they were not in it.

They, like the female orators

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and politicians, would look better washing dishes and taking care of babies.

Three carloads of hogs were shipped from Pittsfield, and more to go. There was also shipped from the station 2,000 barrels of flour and a carload or two of bran. Most of the flour goes to England and Scotland direct from here.

The First M.E. church of Pittsfield has spent about $2,000 in needed repairs. The ladies of the church will serve a dinner on the square during the Old Settlers’ meeting Sept.

1, 2 and 3.

Zerenberg and Windmiller had the surveyor in Pleasant Hill last week surveying the tract of land just south of town into town lots, which will be a very valuable addition. Several new houses will be built thereon before cold weather.

Niebur’s big boot on the west side of the Pittsfield square is the largest boot made out of leather in the world, size 132.

100 Years Ago Aug. 22, 1917 Two of the most notable galas in the United States have been called off because of the war. The Veiled Prophet events in St. Louis and the Mardi Gras at New Orleans have been canceled, and the money is to be used for the Red Cross.

Overalls for women are becoming popular, but so far none of the women of Pittsfield have had the courage to don them.

75 Years Ago Aug. 26, 1942 Pike County’s largest war contingent to date, 57 men, leaves here at 6 o’clock Saturday morning, following breakfast at the Cardinal Inn. The third Lions club carnival was considered a huge success, with the club clearing around $500. It was held on the lot north of the post office.

It was very hot Friday and Saturday, but a shower on

Sunday evening cooled things off, and on Monday morning the thermometer registered 48 degrees.

County Clerk Virgil Durham reminds voters that the new voter registration law goes into effect this year, and everyone is required to register

by October 6. Deputy registrar Sherman Brokaw will continue at his post through Monday of next week, as he has been employed at the Atlas school for this fall.

Mrs. Nellie Vlcek, the County Child Welfare worker, has resigned her position after nearly three years of service, and is moving to New York.

The state has been unable to find anyone to take her place, and the office is currently closed.

Private Philip Zumwalt of Nebo was in the thick of things recently in roaring action against the Japs over the jungles of New Guinea. He was one of the crew of the big four-motored Flying Fortress “Chief Seattle.” Private Zumwalt is the son of Alonzo “Lonnie” Zumwalt, Nebo contractor.

50 Years Ago Aug. 23, 1967 The citizens’ committee working for the establishment of a junior college in this area is hopeful of a “filled auditorium” at next Monday’s hearing, Aug. 28. The case in favor of the junior college will be presented by William J. Dietrich, an attorney from Quincy, who represents the citizens’

committee.

Steve Jenkins, 15-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. George Jenkins, Jr, won the boys’ state horseshoe pitching championship at the State Fair for the second consecutive year.

Miss Karen Sue Kampe, daughter of Mrs. Charles Guillory of Phoenix, Ariz. and Donald Kampe of Quincy, and Curtis Lee Fudge of Pittsfield, were united in marriage Sunday Aug. 20 at 2 p.m. at the First Methodist Church. Fred Kern was at the organ and Charles Seybold was at the piano.

Pittsfield won first place in the juvenile division of the recent Bowling Green Khoury League tournament.

Team members are Tim Belford, Garry Cox, Terry Yelliott, Johnny Martin, Larry Edmonds, Bruce Callender, Rick McCartney, Steve Jenkins, Fred Grote, and Tom McCartney.

25 Years Ago Aug. 19, 1992 While the potential of high crop yield exists in Pike County, a cool spell that has brought near record lows may change that forecast for the worse.

Temperatures so far are averaging six degrees below normal for the month.

Angie Walston, 16, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Murl Walston of Route 1 Nebo, was crowned Miss Vin Viz in Nebo Friday.

She will be a junior at Pittsfield High School this year.

The PHS Student Council will show a Walt Disney car-

toon and “The Absent Minded Professor” at the auditorium Saturday to help finance student council projects. President Renita Curfman, Vice President Andi Elliott, and members Jamie Sweeting, Kim Burns, Jaime Coe, Chris Powell, and Molly Hartman, will welcome students of all ages. The student council advisor is Debbie Wright.

Pittsfield native Rick Barger will appear at Green Pastures Christian Campground in a performance entitled “Shiloh and Friends.” The members of Shiloh are Ken Bradbury, Michael Ten Eyck and Mike Crawford of Arenzville and Chuck West and Mike Post of Chapin.

10 Years Ago Aug. 22, 2007 New Canton, Kinderhook, Barry, Pittsfield and Milton all reported a big mess after Thursday morning storms swept across the county, but no major damages, and thankfully, no injuries were reported.

Miss Vin Fiz for 1992 is Brittany Kimber, daughter of Jay and Lori Kimber and Jim and Diane Little of Pittsfield.

The first case of a human in Pike County having West Nile virus has been reported, according to Nancy Halpin of the Pike County Health Department. She says there have been eleven cases reported in the state so far this year.

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

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the clouds building on the horizon.

Our viewing experience wasn’t perfect as high thin clouds were present, but the shrinking crescent remained ever visible. And so did the looming storm.

As the weird ebbing light slipped toward darkness, the cicadas and tree frogs began their evening song right there in the early afternoon. The temperature

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About 700 men will be called for military service from Pike County before our quota is met. So far, 104 men called have not passed the physical exam, while 264 have passed.

Tommy Higgins of the old Ninety-ninth has died in Hannibal, Mo. at the age of 88.

He received the Congressional Medal of Honor for planting the Union colors on the confederate parapet at Vicksburg in 1863.

The Nebo school board yesterday engaged as principal of the school, Prof. H. C. Hinton, of Mulberry Grove, who is a graduate of Whipple Academy, Jacksonville, and who has two years in Illinois College.

Pictured, is the George Bauer and Son home, a fine brick residence, one of the handsomest in all the country round, located on a high point of ground about two miles southeast of Pittsfield.

Pike County assessors in their recent rounds have located 965 automobiles in the county, with an average value of $220 apiece.

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hen I was in high school, my Grandma Wanda fought a battle with the American Legion to have a veteran’s marker placed on the grave of her husband’s grandfather.

Eventually, the Legion post relented and put a veteran’s stone over John Beckerdite’s earthly remains.

What gave the veteran’s organization pause is that John hadn’t served in any branch of the United States Armed Forces. He fought for the Confederacy.

“Although he fought for the South, he fought for his country,” Grandma wrote in a family history.

When she wrote that I was about 14 years old. I thought it was nonsense then. And I think it even more so today.

My forbearer didn’t fight for his country, he betrayed it. And, no, he

dropped. And then the unthinkable happened -- the angry cloud swallowed up the sun.

“Oh, no!” I thought. “It’s the crucial moment and we won’t get to see it!”

Happily, I was wrong. God’s hand opened up a hole in that big gray cloud at precisely the right moment and we got to pull off our geeky eclipse glasses and marvel

at the totally eclipsed sun for more than two minutes. It was a beautiful and magical sight.

Having never before seen a solar eclipse, had the cloud prevailed, I would have shrugged and said, “Well, we had most of the eclipse experience.”

I would have been wrong.

After witnessing the pulsing solar corona, sharing a communal

shout and exclamation, I now know that a total solar eclipse is not like any other moment of star gazing.

If you miss those seconds or minutes of totality, you have missed something not just worth seeing – you have missed something worth experiencing.

Now I understand why people who have seen one solar eclipse often make the effort to see another.

Guest Column: By S cott R eeder

eating rat - pie and statues of didn’t battle for freedom, he fought for slavery.

Oh, you’ll hear some silly talk about the Civil War really being about states’ rights. But it’s just not true. All 11 Southern states said in their individual articles of succession that they were departing the Union over the issue of slavery.

One Southern friend concedes that the South may have left the Union over slavery. But he adds the North didn’t fight the war to end slavery.

Well, I guess you can ignore the Emancipation Proclamation or Abraham Lincoln’s moral opposition to slavery, but what about this line from the “Battle of the Republic” that Union soldiers sang marching into battle: “As Christ died to make men holy, let us die to make men free?”

Whose freedom do you think

they were dying for?

No one wants to believe their ancestors died and sacrificed for something as reprehensible as the right to own another human being.

But they did.

Grandma, on the other hand, didn’t see things that way. She was proud of our ancestor’s service to the Confederacy and pointed out that he was just a teenager when he wore the gray uniform and that life was so rough that he was reduced to eating “rat pie.”

Well, I don’t doubt that John Beckerdite was a young man caught up in a maelstrom of violence far bigger than himself. But that can be said of most any soldier in most any war.

With the violence in Charlottesville, Va., it seems the whole nation once again is contemplating the Civil War. And, yes, just

If you’re interested, the perfect alignment of earth, moon and sun will occur again in southern Illinois in 2024; you can start making your plans now.

Or on the day of the big event you can just jump in your truck and go. n Julie Boren is publisher of Pike Press.

B obby Lee

like when I was a kid, it’s about a monument.

Only now, the monument isn’t about an individual soldier’s grave.

It’s about large public memorials to generals and other leaders.

In Charlottesville, Nazis, Klansmen and other white supremacist punks were hot under the collar because that city is going to remove a statue of Robert E. Lee. By the time the day was through, an innocent young woman was dead and 19 other people were injured.

I can’t help but wonder why more than 150 years after the War Between the States we are still arguing about it.

So, I called up Civil War historian Edward H. Bonekemper III, who wrote, “The Myth of the Lost Cause: Why the South Fought the Civil War and Why the North Won.”

His answer was straight forward, “This country has a race problem. You don’t see us this divided over the causes of the Revolutionary War or World War II. But the causes of the Civil War are all about slavery. And because this country has a race problem, it really hasn’t come to terms with why the Civil War was fought, yet.”

It’s hard to argue with that logic.

After all, if it wasn’t about race, why would neo-Nazis, Ku Klux Klan members and other white supremacists care about a statue of General Lee? n Scott Reeder is a veteran statehouse journalist. He works as a freelance reporter in the Springfield area and produces the podcast Suspect Convictions. He can be reached at ScottReeder1965@ gmail.com.

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New law helps veterans gain employment in trucking industry Illinois first state in nation to exempt CDL written test for qualified drivers Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is making it easier for military veterans to get jobs in the trucking industry.

Senate Bill 822, initiated

by White and signed into law by the governor, allows for an exemption from the Commercial Driver License (CDL) knowledge written test requirement for qualified current or former military personnel who participated in military heavyvehicle driving programs.

“I am pleased to help make it easier for our military veterans to find employment based on their previous military driving service,” said White. “These are individuals who have given so much of themselves for the greater good of this nation.

I had the honor of serving as a paratrooper in the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division and as a member of the Illinois National Guard and Army Reserve.

There is no greater honor than serving your country, and we should do our part to help these heroes find jobs suitable to their skills and experiences. That’s what this new law does.”

Illinois is the first state in the nation to take advantage of recent changes to federal CDL regulations that grant state driver licensing agencies the authority to exempt veterans from taking the knowledge written test, a move known as the “Even Exchange” process.

The new law allows White’s office to waive the written exam of veterans applying for a commercial learner’s permit, provided

the applicant is a current resident of Illinois is a current or former member of the U.S. military; within one year prior to the application, has been regularly employed in a military position that requires the operation of large trucks; has received formal military training in the operation of a vehicle similar to the commercial motor vehicle the applicant expects to operate; and completes a knowledge written test waiver form, available at cyberdriveillinois.com, certifying that the applicant qualifies for the general knowledge test waiver.

This is the latest effort White has launched to assist and honor veterans for their service to our nation.

In 2015, White implemented the policy that gives U.S. military veterans the

opportunity to get an updated driver’s license or ID card with the word “VETERAN” displayed under the signature on the front of the card.

This applies to veterans who have received an Honorable or General under Honorable Conditions discharge.

The veteran’s designation helps ensure military veterans living in Illinois receive the services and benefits for which they are entitled, including healthcare, education and employment assistance.

In 2014, White initiated a law that permits his office to waive the CDL skills drive test requirement for qualified veterans and active duty personnel who meet the requirements stated in federal and state law.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR 2nd Annual Beverly Amish School

27th AnnuAl Olden dAys August 26 & 27, 2017 “Under the Windmill”

CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017 • 9 a.m.

Lunch by local Amish ladies

Auction site: 1/2 mile East of Liberty, 2747 N. 250th Ave., Liberty, IL 62347

Machinery • Tractors • Farm & Household Items Horses • Saddles • Tack • Chickens & Other Fowl • Fencing, Etc.

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Pike County Fair

DEMO DERBY Saturday, Aug. 26 Pike County Fairgrounds Pleasant Hill, IL Power Wheels at 6 p.m.

Derby starts at 7 p.m.

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Marie Iftner Marie Iftner, 90, passed away suddenly, yet peacefully, Aug. 17, 2017, at the Homecare Center in Harvard. She joins her husband Robert C. Iftner in a better place. Born Hazel Marie Birch July 14, 1927, to the late Jesse and Hazel Birch, Marie grew up on a farm in Griggsville.

Marie attended Brush College School and Griggsville High School, before attending Western Illinois University in Macomb, where she was a charter/founding member of Alpha Sigma Tau sorority on that campus; one which her granddaughter, Grace, would join more than 60 years later much to Marie’s delight.

In 1948, Marie earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from WIU in Home Economics, followed later by a Master’s Degree in Library Science from Northern Illinois University.

Marie is survived by her 4 sons and 1 daughter (and their spouses): David and Kaye Iftner of Pittsfield; Steven and Lana Iftner of Winston-Salem, NC; Christine and Jeffrey Perenchio of Arlington Heights; Philip and Kelly Iftner of Harvard; and James and Jennifer Iftner of Harvard; her 10 grandchildren: Clarisse O’Rourke, Nickolas Iftner, Grace Iftner and Cameron Iftner; Megan Iftner, Thomas Iftner, and Eric Iftner; Max Perenchio and Cody Perenchio; and Christophe Iftner; her 3 great-grandchildren: Noah Iftner, Savannah Iftner and Ainsley O’Rourke; and many loving cousins, nieces and nephews.

She is also survived by 2 sisters and their spouses: Lois and Robert Purdy of Shabbona; and Gladys and Richard Myers of Griggsville. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Birch of Griggsville.

Upon graduation from college, Marie taught home economics in Gilman prior to marrying Robert C. Iftner Feb. 3, 1949. When her children were older, Marie returned to teaching and taught 6th grade math,

4th grade and later became a librarian in the Harvard schools which she did for many years. After retiring she and her husband, Robert (Pops), spent winters in Naples, FL. where they enjoyed community living and the excellent churches in the area.

A 50 year member of the First Presbyterian Church of Harvard, with a deep faith in God and a generous and forgiving soul, Marie loved cooking delicious homestyle meals for her children, spending time with family and visiting with friends. She always had a beautiful smile on her face and a kind word for others.

Marie always said that her greatest asset was her family. That same family will miss her deeply, but can take solace in knowing that she has joined the angels and will watch over them from above for always.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Robert C. Iftner Leadership Scholarship fund at the Harvard High School or to a charity of one’s choice. Her family extends their sincere thanks to all those who have supported Marie with friendship, companionship and care over the past few years.

The family received friends and family Monday, Aug. 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home in Harvard.

A funeral service celebrating her life was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22 at the First Presbyterian Church, 7100 Harvard Hills Road, Harvard, IL 60033. Interment followed at Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Harvard.

Family and friends may leave condolences online at saundersmcfarlin.net.

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Wednesday, August 23, 2017

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New Salem

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and other area news Watch for school students and buses

School has officially started in Pike County in all the schools Be alert as you drive and be aware of all the kiddos of all ages going back and forth to school, as well as lunch time.

“Decision determines direction and direction determines destiny”.

There will be a job fair Thursday, Aug.24 from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at the Twin Pikes YMCA in Louisiana, Mo. The Champ Clark Bridge will be constructed with a union work force.

Representatives from the following union apprenticeship programs will be available at the job fair to discuss apprenticeship opportunities: carpenters, ironworkers, cement masons, laborers, and operating engineers. Opportunities may also exist for administrative/clerical positions, surveyors, quality control technicians, and others.To apply for available positions, attend the job fair or visit www.careers.massman.net. A public meeting will be held from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. the same date in the same location for participants to learn more about the project.

Sept. 11, Fr Mark Schulte will begin teaching a religious class at St Mary’s Hall each Monday evening from 7-9 p.m. until Easter. After an hour in the class, there will be a break with goodies! This is open to the public and there is no cost. He will cover the Creed, the 10 Commandments, the seven Sacraments, and prayer.

The people in the church use this as continuing religious education, also for new people interested in or marrying into the Catholic faith (RCIA), and for the general public interested in learning more about the Catholic faith.

If you see any information that needs to be changed on the birthdays and anniversaries - give me a call Birthdays and anniversaries for this week: Aug. 23 -- Krystal

Huckstep, Daniel Myers, Tammy Gilbert, Wesley Dwight, Jan and Rick Shuford, Roger and Kettia Brokaw, Aug. 24 -- Howard Richards, Steve Lehr, Tracy and Vicki Butler, Aug. 25 -Bev Palmer, Robert Adams, Kent and Chris Harter, Jerry and Ruby Garner, Aug. 26 -- Bob Garner, Nancy Peebles, Seth Hall, Lorrie and Dean Hall, Aug. 28 -- Carol Beck, Aug. 29 -- Mason Myers, Memphis Ostrander, Jane and Dave Dunham.

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

May God continue to bless you with His guidance, His love, and His forgiveness.

Trivia Answers from Last Week: 1. What was the crown that Jesus wore at His crucifixion made of? (thorns) 2. In what languages was the sign Pilate made to put on the cross above Jesus, and what did the sign say? (Hebrew, Greek, and Latin. “Jesus of Nazareth The King of the Jews”.)

3. What was given to Jesus to drink when He was on the cross? (vinegar) Never too early to start collecting General Mills boxtops for our schools.

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East Pike Lending Library is the place to be on Saturdays from 9:00 - 1:00. You can browse through books galore and either check some out or look through the stacks of give-away books and take as many as you want of those. Encourage Everyone To Read!!!

Trivia Questions for This Week: 1. What was done to the two others that were crucified with Jesus that was not done to Him because he had already died?

2.

Which U.S. President’s daughter had the first child born in the White House?

3. When Jesus’ side was pierced with a soldier’s sword, what came out?

4. What was the Vin-Fiz Road named after?

5. Approximately how much (ounces or pounds) spices were used to bury Jesus in the tomb? And what were the spices?

Last week was the Big Tent Revival at the Griggsville Fairgrounds with good crowds each evening, good weather, inspirational speaking, and tremendous music.

Shirley Stinson spent 10 days in San Antonio, Texas with daughter and son-in-law Holly and Justin Smith and grandchildren, Sadie, Abe, Hope and Boaz. Toured the Alamo and River Walk. She enjoyed being involved with the children’s first week at their new school.

Several local people including Max Self, Les Garner, and Carl and Wanda Blacketer enjoyed attending the Manchester Gospel Music Festival last weekend.

News is always appreciated for this column.

Give me a call at the number above with your news. Have a great week!!!

Nazarene Church will be having their Slip-n-Slide Saturday Aug. 26 at 1 a.m.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Everyone of all ages is welcome. Join us and have a “Splashing Good Time”.

Plans are in the works to have another benefit yard sale Oct 20, 21 and 22 all proceeds will go toward the repairs on the gym. If you have items to donate, please let us know so we can

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The Nebo Community Club wants to thank Mr. and Mrs. Ron Wendt for their generous donation of the 10 x 20 Canopy it was so appreciated. We want to thank everyone who help make Vin Fiz 2017 one of the best in years. It is amazing how things can turn out when we all work together. If you have Facebook we have an album called Vin Fiz 2017 on the Nebo Community

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If you took photos and would like to share them with us to put in the album there is a thread on the Facebook page to share individual photos or albums.

Milton

Breitwieser benefit Sept.9 The East Pike Lending Library in Detroit is having their 5th annual Pulled Pork Fundraiser, Sunday, August 27 beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the Detroit Town Hall.

Pulled pork sandwiches, potato salad, cole slaw, baked beans, dessert and drink will be served for a free will donation. Carry outs will be available. Along with the meal, there is a basket raffle. Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00, there will be a variety of items to choose from. This is the main fundraiser for the Library that runs solely on donations.

There is a benefit for Carl & Deb Breitwieser, Saturday, September 9 at the Springer Building on Route 100 in Milton. Gun raffle tickets are now available for $20.

Dinner will begin at 5:00 p.m., Auction at 7:00p.m. and the Gun Raffle at 8:00p.m.

Milton Corn Carnival pageant information: Baby Contest-ages 0-24 months (Limit of 10 boys and 10 girls)-Call Nicole Laux-217430-2692; Little Mister & Miss-ages 4-6 years-Call Ashlee Nash-217-3708524; Junior Miss-6th-8th Grade-Call Devin Smith-

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217-730-8130; Miss-Ages 9th-12th grade-Call Julie M o u tain - 2 1 7 - 2 4 2 - 9 4 9 1 .

Pageants will be held Friday, September 22. There are minimal registration fees per contest. Please contact accordingly to register.

Parents or grandparents must live in the East Pike District.

Deadline for registration is September 10.

Griggsville

East Pike Lending Library fundraiser in Detroit this Sunday The annual Griggsville Apple Festival Talent Contest will be Saturday, Sept. 16. We are looking for kids and adults to show off their talents! Categories will depend on entries received.

There will be cash prizes in each division, as well as an overall prize of $150. If you are interested in entering the contest, please call or text Jamie Kelley at 217242-2817.

The Johnny Appleseed and Miss Apple Blossom will be held Friday evening, Sept. 15. Your child must be from 4-6 years old the day of the contest and must live in the former Griggsville school district. Contact Angie Vinyard at 217-2575233 or Becky Turnage at 833-2737.

Doesn’t a pulled pork sandwich sound yummy?

You can treat yourself to one along with potato salad, cole slaw, baked beans, dessert and a drink at the East Pike Lending Library in Detroit this Sunday, August 27 beginning at 11 a.m. All of those goodies will be offered for a free will donation! There will also be a basket raffle available with $1 per chance or 6 for $5.

All proceeds go to cover expenses for this completely free library for another year!

For more information, you can contact Susan Manker at 217-370-5995.

Happy birthday wishes go out to Jacob Clostermery, who turned 21 years old today, Aug. 23!

David and Carol Sleight

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and children Caroline and Max were here recently visiting family in the area. They have returned to their home in Virginia Beach, Va. We extend our sympathy to the family of Brett King who passed away Aug. 12.

Brett lived in Florida but was raised near Perry and attended school there.

Happy birthday wishes go out to our son T.J. Kessinger Monday, August 28!

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THANK YOU I would like to thank everyone who sent cards for my 90th birthday.

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THANK YOU Thank you to those who sent cards and expressions of condolences in the passing of Terry’s mother.

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Kuntze and Hurt married

Megan Elane Kuntze and Alex Alden Hurt were married June 11, 2017 at Haue Valley in Pacific, MO. Rev. Joel Oliver performed the ceremony.

Parents of the bride are Darrell and Karen Kuntze of Jackson, MO. The groom is the son of Randy and Jeane Hurt of Barry.

Matron of honor was Rebecca Allen, friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Kayloni Obert, sister of the groom; Amanda Forester, Amy West, Anna Donnelly, Kristina Caldwell, and Stacey DeClue, friends of the bride Flower girls were Camryn Kuntze, niece of the bride and Raelee and Lyla Obert, nieces of the groom.

Ushers were Carter Kuntze, nephew of the bride

and Elijah Stephens, nephew of the groom.

Best man was Keaton Baker, friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Jeremy Kuntze, brother of the bride; Cole Ruble, Devin Ruble, Zach Deweese, Cole Sigler, and Sterling Hanlin, friends of the groom.

Following the ceremony, the reception was held at Haue Valley.

The bride is a graduate of Jackson High School and Columbia College. She is a national account manager at Dot Foods.

The groom is a graduate of Western High School and is a Field Tech with Rottler Pest Control and Lawn Solutions.

After a honeymoon to Maui, the couple resides in St. Louis.

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Long attends U of I flute camp Freedom Long is pictured, performing the flute solo “Night Soliloquy “ on the University of Illinois Music Auditorium Stage, June 24, 2017 - the culminating day of the annual week long Summer Flute Camp hosted by the University. Enrollment in the camp is limited to 20 students, based on their level of performance.

While there, Freedom studied under the direction of Jonathan Keeble, Professional Flutist, and Flute Professor/Woodwind Dept.

Chair at the University of Illinois.

During the week long camp, Freedom received instruction through private flute lessons, chamber music group performance, music technology classes, and Master classes in flute technique and performance tips. Saturday, all students performed a final flute solo onstage for the public, accompanied by a pianist provided by the university staff.

Freedom has taken private

flute instruction for 8 years with Angela Lipcamon, Pittsfield, and is a member of the Pittsfield Flute Choir.

She has been a member of the Pittsfield Band Dept. since 5th grade, participating in the concert, marching and jazz bands, along with excelling in music contest and festival performances. Freedom is currently entering her junior year at Pittsfield High School. She was awarded the Barber Family Foundation Scholarship to support her in attending this music camp.

Linda (Pat) Raymond, Mike (Norma) Kallal, Ron (Diane) Kallal, Jack (Cinda) Kallal and Sue Kallal. He has 14 grandchildren and several great and great-great grandchildren.

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Brooklyn Paige Long Zachary Long and Kayla Johnson of Grafton welcome a daughter, Brooklyn Paige Long, born at 6:26 a.m., Aug. 8 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton. She was 6 lbs., 8 oz. Grandparents are Richard

Long and Kelly Thomas of House Spring, Mo., Sandra Long of St. Louis, Lucky Johnson and Stephanie Monroe of Jerseyville, and John and Kathy Tepen of Michael, Ill.

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Births Dilley Friday, Aug. 18 at 9:44 p.m., a boy was born to Curtis and Tessie Dilley of Pittsfield.

Williams A daughter was born to Kevin and Karilyn (Lipcamon) Williams at Blessing Hospital in Quincy Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017 at 11:39 a.m. Grandparents are Roger and Angela Lipcamon of Pittsfield and David and Julie Williams of Quincy.

Annual Schlieper Evans hold reunion family reunion The annual Schlieper family reunion was held Sunday, Aug.13 at the Milton Community Center. A carry-in lunch was held at 12:30 with 34 in attendance, those present were: Jason Schlieper, Kendra and Kayla; Doug and Kim Bristow, Patty Busse, Joean Schlieper, Joyce Howland, Jan and Diane O’Quinn, Judy Sokolis, Wanda Goewey, Ralph and Patricia Benz, Robert and Cheryl Benz, David and Mary Kay

Benz, Tom and Debbie Robinson, Dale and Jeanette Howland, Perry and Vicki Moore, David and Brenda Ottwel, Eddie and Willean Benz, Larry and Martha Woodward, Danny Schlieper, Deana Graham, Bev Grammer, Ona Day Johnston. We will meet again each year the second Sunday in Aug. at the same place and time. A blue casserole dish was left, please contact Ona Day if you are missing one, 285-2244.

The annual Benjamin F. Evans reunion was held Aug. 20 in Winchester at the Memorial Park.

Prayer was given by Dorothy Scott before a potluck lunch was served to 33 members present.

Those attending were: Dorothy Scott and Dean Hoots from Jacksonville; Carl Hoots, Ryan, Mackenzie and Payton Geiseke and Mark Ford from Winchester; Dan Hoots from Coats, NC.; Steven W. Hoots from Lee’s Summit. MO.; Nicole Willeford from Warrensburg, MO.; Susan Evans, Justin, Megan, Connor, Gra-

cie and Ryder Evans from Pittsfield; James A. Evans Sr. and Jackie Bennet from Quincy; Jarod, Ashton, Harper and Gracen Hoots from Jerseyville; Vickie Eichor from Durham, MO.;Tom Benton from Manchester; Ken and Deb Hoots from Carrollton; Rick Ackley and Raenell Winningham from Roodhouse; Cristy Hoots, Chloe Schuts, Michael A. Hoots, Jimmy and Betty Hoots from White Hall.

Next years reunion will be held on the second Sunday in Aug. of 2018.

Hoping to see more family members next year.

QU announces dean’s list

SIU-E Dean’s list includes Moore

Quincy University released its dean’s list for the spring 2017 semester. Honorees must earn a semester grade point average of at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) to be included in the bi-annual dean’s List.

In total, 373 students received the honor during the spring 2017 semester.

Kennedy Lane Moore, a graduate of Pleasant Hill High School has been named to the dean’s list at Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville.

SIU-E announced the names of students qualifying for the Dean’s List

Local students making the list include: Tori Hinch, Barry; Peyton Bonds, Cole Bradshaw, Lynley Ellis, Shelby Hendricks, Lindsey Hobson, Kayce Smith, Myron Tedrow, all of Barry; Hailey Dunker of Hull, Brittany Morgan of Pleasant Hill and Jonathan Smith of Rockport.

James Kallal to celebrate 90th birthday Lewis family holds reunion

James Kallal of Jerseyville will celebrate his 90th birthday Sept. 4.

He was born in 1927 in a car along Fieldon Road (Rt 16) to Francis and Alice Kallal.

He married Opal (Kuehnel) Kallal Dec. 1, 1945 and had six children: Jim (Judy) Kallal,

THANK YOU The family of Velda Blackorby wishes to thank everyone who sent cards, flowers, food or made a memorial gift in Velda’s name. Special thanks to Barry Community Care Center staff for their kindnesses and care.

All was greatly appreciated.

The Family of Velda Blackorby

Descendants of William Carroll and Ethel Luella Thomas Lewis met Sunday, Aug. 6 at the Pleasant Hill Lion’s Club for their annual reunion. While the attendance was low, a good time was had by those present.

Those attending from the Mary Lewis McKee family were: Lowell McKee, Bill and Barb McKee, all of Pleasant Hill; Gene McKee, Nebo; Ron and Estelene McKee Hayden, Pittsfield; and Tim, Lakin and Dallas Butler of Watford City, ND. Those attending from the Wallace Lewis family were: Virginia Lewis Mortland; Lionel and Frances Mortland all of Hardin.

From the William Conrad Lewis family: Kenneth and Linda Lewis Donohoo of Pittsfield.

From the Nellie Lewis Smith family: Carolyn Smith VanBebber of Murrayville.

The 2018 reunion will be held Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018 at 1 p.m. at the same location with a potluck meal.

Cooley reunion The family of Wayne Cooley will have their annual Cooley reunion Sunday, Aug. 27 at noon at the New Salem Hall.

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The 8th Annual Rose and Jerry Wilson Memorial Golf Outing was held on Saturday, July 22nd at the Plum Creek Golf Course in Winchester, Il. The proceeds from this outing go to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago to help fund cancer research. Many golfers have participated multiple years in this outing to help make it successful along with the contributions of the hole and team sponsors and individuals that have donated listed below:

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Junior Miss Perry contestants are left to right, Teighan Lawson, Nathalie Lotheridge, Kaylee Spencer and reigning junior miss, Jenna Kelly. Also a contestant for Junior Miss Perry is Kiereny Nash.

Perry Pioneer Days schedule Saturday Aug. 26 8 a.m. - Noon –Perry Town Wide Yard Sales 9 a.m. - Art in the Park (Pioneer Day Food Tent) 10 a.m. - Kids games Hay scramble, balloon toss, kiddie tractor pull (At the Pioneer Day food tent) 11 a.m. - Perry United Methodist Church Chicken Dinner, in the church basement. Noon - Madyson Wood on stage.

1 p.m. - Junior Miss Perry Contest 2 p.m. - Little Mr. / Miss. Perry Contest 3 p.m. - Pioneer Day Baby Contest 3 p.m. - Registration begins for the Big Parade. (East of town) 3:30 p.m. - Entertainment on stage 4 - 5 p.m. Ashley Waters Dance Company 4 p.m. - Pioneer Day Food tent open, pulled pork meal

5 p.m. - Pioneer Day Grand Parade theme “All American” 6 p.m. - Pittsfield Lions Club Rides open 6 p.m. - Recognition of the 2017 Pioneer Day Royalty Pioneer Day “Honored Citizen” - Mary Ellen and the late Paul Craig. Looking Good Awards 6:30 p.m. - Heather’s Tap N Tumble on stage 7 - 9 p.m. “Perry Town Go” Jr. High activity at the North Pike Firehouse.

7 - 10:30 p.m. - Saturday Night Entertainment -Brad Miller & FriendsSunday Sunday Aug. 27 9 a.m. - Community Church Service in the Perry Park (bring a lawn chair) 1 p.m. - Registration begins for Pike County Rainbow Run at the Perry School.

2 p.m. - Pike County Rainbow Run

HOLE SPONSORS Northwestern Memorial Hospital • International Eyecare Pike County Concerete • Niebur Funeral Home Craig’s Collision Center • Emerick Insurnace • Valent-Jack Fry Great Lake Seed-R.C. Birch TEAM SPONSORS Pike County Concrete • Kenny & Anita Stauffer • Wheels Unlimited Derek DeSpain • Nancy Ayers • Farmers National Bank Jack Fry DONATIONS Griggsville Vet Clinic • Pioneer Seed Sales-Cyle Reel, Rep Family of Archie Goewey • IEC • John Birch Lipcaman Seed • Genevieve Roberts • Edward Jones-Sal Pollice A special thank you to Kate Ward, Amanda Ward, Abby Cash, Courtney Reel, Cyle Reel and Tiffany Reel for your outstanding help during the outing. Also, a big thank you to Plum Creek Golf Course for making this event possible. We apologize if we have forgotten to mention anyone.

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Levi Chaplin, of Pittsfield, showed chickens at the Missouri State Fair this year for the first time. He entered 24 bantams and brought home 24 ribbons in total including one award for best of variety poultry show and another award for best of breed.

JWCC introduces College for Life Registration is now open for John Wood Community College’s new pilot program that will provide a post-high school educational experience for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

College for Life will allow students to take at least three non-credit courses through JWCC’s Community Based Outreach Office designed to prepare them for a fulfilling adult life as contributing members of their communities.

The program is intended for students 18 years of age or older with an intellectual

or developmental disability or similar learning challenge.

Courses are 50 minutes in length and run between 9 a.m. and 2:50 p.m. from Aug. 21 to Dec. 8.

Students are encouraged to enroll on the Quincy campus, located 1301 S. 48th St. For more information, please contact Michele Westmaas, College for Life coordinator, at 217641-4941 or HYPERLINK "mailto:mwestmass@jwcc. edu"mwestmass@jwcc.edu.

You may also visit HYPERLINK "http://www.jwcc.edu/ collegeforlife"www.jwcc. edu/collegeforlife.

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FB names Ag Literacy Coordinator Blake Roderick, executive director of the Pike and Scott County Farm Bureaus is pleased to introduce Megan (Lister) Wilson as agriculture literacy coordinator for Pike and Scott counties.

She will be responsible to oversee, promote, and carry out the Agriculture Literacy program in the two counties.

The program is funded in part by grants from the Two Rivers Farm Bureau Foundation (the charitable arm of the two county farm bureaus) and the Illinois Farm Bureau Foundation.

Wilson is a graduate of Hannibal-LaGrange University in Hannibal. She was a teacher in the Western School District and currently manages the Ice House Inn with her family in Barry. A farm girl who was actively

Megan Wilson involved in 4-H and FFA, she and her husband, Justin, have a two-year old son named Oliver. They reside in Barry.

She can be reached at 217285-2233 or at alc@tworiversfb.org.

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JWCC’s September exhibit to showcase faculty and staff artwork John Wood Community College’s Heath Center Art Gallery will feature the artwork of faculty and staff through Sept. 22.

The gallery is located in the lower level of the Paul Heath Fine Arts and Community Education Center on the Quincy campus at 48th and Harrison.

The display includes paintings, photography, ceramics, prints, and other mixed media.

Participating artists include: Peggy BurchardBallard, Carol Burns, Becky Butler, John Gebhardt, Pat Kerns, Robert Mejer, Carol Nichols, Addie Seabarkrob, Larry Siwek, and Sam Tedrow.

Other upcoming art shows scheduled for the Heath Center Art Gallery include the works of Sally Poole

Barry woman graduates from Blessing Hospital Advertise School of Medical Laboratory Technicians with us!

Emily Renee Ehrhardt of Barry, graduated with honors as a member of the Class of 2017 of the Blessing Hospital School of Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLT). She is the daughter of Mark and Denise Ehrhardt of Barry.

Ehrhardt received the Class of 2017 Clinical and Academic Excellence awards and will work in the Blessing Hospital Laboratory.

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The art gallery will be participating in the Art Crawl, a communitywide event, on Friday, Oct. 27, 6-8 p.m.

This will be concurrent with the JWCC Fall Concert.

Refreshments and an artist talk will take place, and the event is open to the public.

The public is invited to view artwork during regular college hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Some pieces are for sale.

For more information about the Heath Center Art Gallery contact Addie Seabarkrob at HYPERLINK "mailto:aseabarkrob@jwcc. edu"aseabarkrob@jwcc.edu.

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CHAMBERSBURG n The Chambersburg Christian Church will hold it's 103rd Chicken Dinner Thursday, Aug. 24. Serving begins at 4:30 p.m. Carry outs from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

DETROIT n The East Pike Lending Library in Detroit is having their 5th annual Pulled Pork Fundraiser Sunday, Aug. 27, beginning at 11 a.m. in the Detroit Town Hall. Pulled pork sandwiches, potato salad, cole slaw, baked beans, dessert, and drink will be served for a free will donation.

Carry outs will be available. Along with the meal, there will be a basket raffle. Since the library runs solely on donations, this is the main fundraiser and it helps to keep it running for another year.

GRIGGSVILLE n The annual Griggsville Apple Festival Talent Contest will be held on the evening of Saturday, Sept. 16.

There will be children and adult divisions. The categories and age divisions will be based upon the entries received. Cash prizes in each division will be awarded. Please call or text Jamie Kelley at (217) 242-2817 or email at kelleyfam4@casscomm. com with questions or to enter the contest!

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

MILTON n Benefit for Carl and Deb Breitwieser, Saturday, Sept. 9 at the Springer Building in Milton. Carl Breitwieser was critically injured in a house fire, July 24. The couple lost everything in the fire and Breitwieser has been hospitalized ever since. The benefit will include a dinner at 5 p.m., an auction at 7 p.m. and a gun raffle at 8 p.m.

Guns include Save 220 20 gauge with scope, Kahr CW9mm Auto SS pistol, Brushmaterl XM 15 QRL, AR15 Rifle .223, Ruger Jr 22 Lr Autos SS Pistol and a Henry Golden Boy Lever Action 22 LR. You do not have to be present to win. Tickets are available from now until the time of the drawing. Donations are being taken for both a silent and a live auction.

PERRY n The Annual chicken dinner will be held at the Perry Methodist

church Saturday, Aug. 26 at 11 a.m. everyone is welcome! Menu also includes potato salad, sliced tomatoes, green beans, cole slaw and homemade desserts. There will not be home delivery, but carry outs are welcome. For more info please contact Pastor Dave Kelly at 217833-2527.

PITTSFIELD n Pike County Senior Citizens Center will be hosting a night of Bluegrass music Sept. 2 starting at 6 p.m. Concessions will start at 5:30.

Carry outs are available. All ages are welcome. n The Pittsfield Garden Club will meet at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25, at the Senior Center to carpool to the Birch residence in Griggsville. Nathan Bainter, MidUSA Landscaping, will present a program on landscaping designs.

Guests are welcome to join us. n The first session of the Fall series of University of Illinois Extension’s Four Seasons Gardening program is titled, What’s That Butterfly in my Garden?. The program is offered Sept. 5 at 1:30 p.m. in the Pike County office. This webinar may also be viewed from home by pre-registering at go.illinois. edu/4seasons_webinars. Recorded videos of these sessions can be viewed following the program at go.illinois.edu/fourseasonsrecordings. There is no cost to attend but pre-registration is preferred Phone or email the local U of I Extension office for more details or visit our website to register http://web.extension.illinois.edu/abhps/. n Blood drive at Illini Community Hospital Thursday, Aug. 24, 2-5:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call Community Blood Center at 217-241-7550 or online at www. bloodcenterimpact.org. n Pittsfield Assembly Women's Ministry is hosting the “Chonda Pierce 'Enough' Movie Event” Friday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) and would like to extend an invitation to all area women ages 14 and up to join in for this fun filled evening designed to inspire hope and encouragement while teaching women that In Christ Jesus they are ‘Enough’! n Liberty Village Garden Court free Lunch and Learn Workshop at Hawthorne Inn. Thursday, Aug. 31, 1-2 p.m. Kim Harris, Garden Court

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Coordinator, will be sharing her expertise regarding the early onset signs of Alzheimer’s and Dementia.

Make reservations by Aug. 25. For more event information, contact Liberty Village at 217-285-5200. n Walk to End Alzheimer’s Memory Walk. Friday, Sept. 22 6-8 p.m. For more event information or to register, contact Liberty Village of Pittsfield at 217-285-5200. n PHS class of 1967 is having their 50 year class reunion Sept. 8 and 9.

Come join them Friday at Lindsay's Tavern and Saturday after 8 at Kate's Saloon. Come enjoy the fun and catch up on the last 50 years. If you have any questions, call 217-5773797. n American Red Cross will be at the Pike County Farm Bureau Wednesday, Aug. 23, 3-7 p.m. n St. Mary’s Church classes on the Catholic faith will begin Sept. 11 – All are welcome to attend 7–9 p.m., Mondays. n Class of 1957 Pittsfield High School 60th reunion Saturday, Oct. 14. Watch for invitation. Be ready for trivia. n Sign up is now in progress for Fall soccer in Pike County. This session will be held for boys and girls ages 4-18. Children must be 4 by Sept. 1, 2017 and no older than 18 by Sept. 1, 2017. Games will be played Sunday afternoons at Pittsfield Lake, starting Sept. 17.

You may pick up and drop off registration forms at the Pittsfield United Methodist Church (located in a blue box in the entryway) or you can download a form off our Facebook page, Pike Soccer-Illinois. n Nucci’s Pasta House is donating money to support the Pike County Children’s Advocacy Center.

Every Wednesday until Sept. 13, 10% of Nucci’s total sales for the day will be donated. Enjoy a delicious breakfast, lunch, dinner or cocktail and know that you will be helping abused children in the Pittsfield area. For more information, visit the agency’s or Nucci’s Facebook page. You can also visit our website at www.advonet.org.

Together we are “Standing Strong for Abused Children”.

NEBO n The Nebo Church of the Nazarene is having a Slip-N-Slide Saturday,

Aug. 26 at 11 a.m. All ages are welcome and refreshments will be served.

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

There also is a monthly card party/ luncheon scheduled for every 2nd Wednesday. The players play Pitch and Bridge and if you are interested please call the center at 217-2854969. n The Tools for Living Bible Study will be every 1st Thursday morning of the month in the Shaw room from 10-11 a.m. n Do you have an old cell phone you don’t use anymore? You can donate it to a worthy cause! We will take all donated phones, even if they are damaged. They can be left at the Quanada in Pike County office at 941 W. Washington in Pittsfield. For further information, call 285-6119. n Market on the Green runs through Sept. Open Saturdays 7-11 a.m. on the northwest side of the Courthouse. For sale: vegetables and fruits in season, baked items and jams/jellies. Strawberries are in season! Arts and crafts welcome. Flea market and used items are discouraged. Please call Cindy Lightle for booth information and any questions concerning the sale of certain items.

217-883-2619 or 217-248-1240. n Home and Community Education (HCE) board meets the first Monday of each month. Visitors and members of HCE are invited to attend the 10 a.m. meeting at the Farm Bureau building. Come see the plans for the new year. n Pike County PAL (Parents of Addicted Loved Ones) Group will be meeting every Thursday evening from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Shaw Room at the Pike County Senior Citizens Center. Please use the back entrance.

For questions call 217-653-6076. n The class of 1961 will have lunch at the Cardinal Inn on the 3rd Friday of each month at noon. Classmates, Please attend. n Bursting Bubbles foundation emotional support group on Tuesdays from 7-8 p.m. at the Barry YMCA and on Fridays from 7-8 p.m. at the Pittsfield First Baptist Church. For more information call 217-335-2961

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

People with developmental disabilities, their families and friends, caring neighbors, and all members of the community are invited. n Bright Star Methodist Cooperative Parish (Oxville, Florence, Detroit, Griggsville, Perry, and New Salem) county wide Bible Studies for 2017 will be held every Tuesday at New Salem UMC at 8:30 a.m., 10:15 a.m. at Griggsville UMC, and 6:30 p.m. at Perry UMC. This is absolutely free and everyone in Pike County are welcome to attend. Questions? Call Pastor Dave at 217-833-2575. n Free meals served every third Saturday of each month at the Pittsfield United Methodist Church from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

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

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

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Vin Fiz pageant winners

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Little Mister

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Nolan Bonnett, center, and Larissa Workman, second from left, were named the 2017 Little Mister and Miss Vin Fiz at the Vin Fiz Festival Saturday morning in Nebo. Other award winners were, from left, first runner-up Addison Sappington, second runner-up and People’s Choice Rylee Miller, and first runner-up Steven Ridenbark.

Miss Vin Fiz Dawn McKinnon was named the 2017 Miss Vin Fiz at the Vin Fiz Festival in Nebo Saturday afternoon. Dawn was also named Miss Congeniality. Brianna Stauffer, left, was first runner-up and named Most Photogenic. Crowning the 2017 titleholder are the 2016 Miss and Junior Miss Vin Fiz, Shelly Hill and Chloe Chastain, right, respectively.

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Junior Miss Vin Fiz Sonny Picone, seated, was named the 2017 Junior Miss Vin Fiz at the Vin Fiz Festival in Nebo Saturday afternoon. Sonny was also named Miss Congeniality. Joining her are second runner-up Anna Sidwell, left, and first runner-up Emma Root, right, who was also named Most Photogenic and won the People’s Choice award.

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Prince

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Logan Borrowman, right, and Dorothy Boehmer, center, were named the Vin Fiz Prince and Princess Saturday morning at the Vin Fiz Festival in Nebo. Dorothy also received the People’s Choice award. Brooklyn Mulford, left, was named first runner-up and Most Photogenic.

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Baby Boy

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Ky’len Griffith, left, and Emmarie Lemons, right, were named the 2017 Vin Fiz Baby Boy and Girl Saturday morning at the Vin Fiz Festival in Nebo. Not shown are first runners-up Elijah Sappington and Kynslie Brown, who were also named Most Photogenic, and Shyleigh Warner, who won the People’s Choice award.

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Eight new faces joined the staff at Western Schols this year. Front row, left to right, Cody Menze, junior high special education, Misty Stephens, kindergarten, Susan Swartz, Kinderhook cook, Noue Filbert, high school English. Back row, Grant VanDenBerg, music, Gayle Johnson, JH ELA, Allie Zaerr, third grade, Mike Swartz, Barry custodian.

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Lacy Kamp, left is the new second grade teacher at Pleasant Hill Elementary while her aunt, Missy Baalman is the new fifth grade teacher.

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General Assignment Reporter Full Time or ParT Time Campbell Publications has an immediate opening for a general assignment reporter to cover news and features. The person we are looking for loves to write and enjoys a fast-paced work environment.

Full time or part time. Flexible schedule.

The job is based in the Pike Press office in Pittsfield. The successful applicant will enjoy working with people, in person and on the telephone. Typing ability, good grammar skills and ability to meet deadlines required. Camera and computer skills a plus; will train qualified candidates. Must have reliable transportation. Pleasant office and friendly co-workers. Competitive salary; benefits package, company health insurance, paid holidays and vacation, other benefits for full time.

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New teachers in Pikeland include, front row, left to right, Front Row L to R: Laura Shade, PHS business teacher; Abby Bridges, fifth grade; Rachel Gerecke, first grade; Kaitlyn McDevitt, PCS science. Back row, Misha Propst, PCS language arts; BJ Yelliott, special education teacher South School; Stephanie Steele, PCS math; Erin Allen, physical education at South School; Scott Bacon, PHS driver education.

To apply, send or bring resume and cover letter to Pike Press, 115 W. Jefferson St., Pittsfiled, Ill., or email publisher@ campbellpublications.net.

For more information about the position, contact Julie Boren at 217285-2345.

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Photo courtesy of Debbie Harshman, The Paper - Barry.

Hull Little Miss Bella Vincent, left, 6-year-old daughter of Seth and Lisa Vincent, was crowned Little Miss Hull Friday evening. First runner-up went to Addison Bareis, 8-year-old daughter of Anthony and Nicole Bareis.

Photo courtesy of Debbie Harshman, The Paper - Barry.

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Miss Hull and her court: Miss Photogenic Netti Chaplin, 14 year old daughter of Beth Mudd; Miss Hull Marissa Osienger; Miss Congeniality Katie George, 14 yeara old daughter of Crystal George; and First Runner-Up Olivia Vincent, 14 year old daughter of Seth and Lisa Vincent.

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Junior Miss Hull and her court: left, Junior Miss and Miss Photogenic was Ashlyn Kemp. First runner-up and Miss Congeniality was Emily Ator, 11-year-old daughter of John and Ruby Ator.

Photo courtesy of Debbie Harshman, The Paper - Barry.

Grand Marshall Hull’s Grand Marshall was the late Rodney Robbins Sr. He was remembered in the parade Saturday afternoon and on stage later that evening.

Photo by Debbie Harshman, The Paper - Barry.

Little Master Tiny Tot Girl went Clancy Dunker, 3-year old daughter of Ched and Jeana Dunker. First runner-up was Rahni Edwards, 4-year-old daughter of Kyleah Kuntz and Zac Edwards.

Photo by Debbie Harshman, The Paper - Barry.

Grand Hull Girl Baby Grand Hull Girl Baby went to River Song Rueb, right, 19-month-old daughter of Deb Austin and Clifton Rueb; and first runner-up was Millie Broeckling, 23-month old daughter of James and Maggi Broeckling.

Photo by Debbie Harshman, The Paper - Barry.

Little Master Tiny Tot Boy went to Remington Goodwin, 3-yearold son of Louis and Mariah Goodwin and first runner-up was Talion Allen, 2-year old son of Taura Allen and Thomas Spann.

WHO do smart readers choose for their weekly news?

Pike Press Photo courtesy of Debbie Harshman, The Paper - Barry.

Grand Hull Boy Baby Grand Hull Boy Baby went to Brysen Jacobson, one-year-old son of Kelsey Utterback and Billy Jacobson (right). First runner-up was Marshell McCoy Clary, 12-month-old son of Erin and Bobby Clary.

GOT NEWS? SEND IT TO US! Photo courtesy of Debbie Harshman, The Paper - Barry

Pravyn’s Smiling Angel Award went to Gwendolyn Bartlett, 5-month-old daughter of Nick and Gwendolyn Bartlett.

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200 Business IF YOU need parts for mowers and tillers, Dorsey's Hardware and Western Auto has a large selection of belts and parts and service. New equipment sales available. Winchester. Call 217-742-9241. TFN RICK'S LAWN Equipment.

Parts and services for all brands. Tillers, lawn mowers, chain saws, blowers and weedeaters. We sell the best and service the rest. Gravely, Stihl. Zero turn mowers on sale! Pickup and delivery. Hwy. 54, west of the Illinois bridge, Louisiana, Mo. 573-7545055. TFN SELLBEST, 101 W. Quincy St., Griggsville. Quality Used Furniture & Appliances- Washers, Dryers, Freezers, Fridges, Microwave, Electric Stoves, Twin, Full, Queen Beds, New Mattress Sets, Bedroom Furniture, Tables & Chairs, Upholstered Furniture, Tools. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed for lunch 12-1 p.m. Or by appointment. Call 217-2422252. TFN

300 FARM MARKET FLYNN CUSTOM Farming: Looking for farm ground to rent. I have references.

Competitive rates. Ground coming out of CRP, Pasture, or Hay. I will bid everything 217-257-7797.

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500 FOR SALE FOR SALE: 2006 Buick La Crosse 4 door with 47,000 miles $7,000.00.

1995 Chrysler Lebaron 2 door convertible with 90,000 miles $3,000.00. Located at 1172 Mortimer St. Barry.

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500 FOR SALE 2002 INT'L Tandem Grain Truck. International 4900.

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900D NO TRESPASSING Pike County

615 HUNTING WANTED: DEER Hunting Lease for 2017-2018 Season, Not an Outfitter call Rob 601-946-0269. 8.23.17 HUNTING PROPERTY wanted: Honest, dependable individual would like to lease hunting ground.

Any property considered.

Full season or archery only.

Please call Dean 706-6219407. 8.30.17 TWO ADULTS looking for wooded area for the Spring 2018 Turkey Season. Not an Outfitter. Please contact Steve at 314-803-5900.

MY LAND lo­cat­ed in Sec­ tion 18 SW of Pearl is pri­ vate prop­er­t y. Hunt­i ng, fish­i ng, trap­p ing, tres­ pass­ i ng, for any pur­ p ose, with­o ut the writ­ten, signed per­m is­s ion of the own­er, is strict­l y for­b id­d en. Vio­l a­ tors will be pros­e c ­ ut­ed. Ti­ mothy Brink­m an. 6.13.18 NO HUNTING or trespassing on the Linda Bennett farm, rural Griggsville. Violators will be prosecuted.

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NO HUNTING or Trespassing on farm in Pearl, Pike Co. owned by Nick and 10.4.17 Margaret Voke. Trespassers will be prosecuted. 3.7.18 900A 600 NO TRESPASSING ABSOLUTELY NO tresHELP WANTED passing on any ground Calhoun County owned by Double Creek NO HUNTING or Trespass- Farms, Inc. 10.18.17 ing allowed on 315 acres property in Batchtown Il1100A linois owned by Jim and REAL ESTATE Carol Squires. All violators Calhoun County will be prosecuted. 8.30.17 NO TRESPASSING no FOR SALE: Farm North hunting on property owned of Batchtown, Calhoun

by Martha Knight (also County, excellent hunting known as Marty Ader- property, CRP income. No ton), Lincoln Valley Road, trespassing, shown by appointment only. 618-535Hardin. 12.6.17 NO TRESPASSING or 0218. 8.23.17 hunting allowed on the land 1100E in Batchtown owned by REAL ESTATE Steve and Cindy Meszaros.

Violators will be prosecutScott County ed. 5.30.18 FOR SALE only: 1800 sq.

NO TRESPASSING or ft. house located in Alsey. hunting allowed on the 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 8/10 land in Batchtown owned of an acre in town. New

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AUCTIONS REAL ESTATE AUCTION Saturday October 7, 2017 Auction held on the premises at 12 p.m.

1.35 acres with 1800’s Barn

Location: Jude A. Caselton property at 821 9th Street in Carrollton, Illinois General Description: 1.35 acres m/l located at 821 9th Street in Carrollton, Illinois. This property is improved with an 1800’s style Victorian two story home with 6 rooms and a bath on the lower level and 4 bedrooms and one bath upstairs with a full basement. This home has hardwood floors throughout, pocket doors, butler’s pantry, porches, ornate woodwork and staircase. This home has a newer roof, painted cedar siding, newer energy efficient forced air furnace, city water and septic system and an attached one car garage. Also situated on this property is a 36x80 older barn with loft area. This home could use some remodeling and updates.

PERSONAL PROPERTY LISTING AT A LATER DATE!!

Terms: Buyer will enter into a real estate contract and pay 10% of purchase price day of sale. Taxes will be prorated and possession will be given at closing which will occur in 30 days. Owner has the right to accept or reject the final bid. For more information or viewing of real estate contact Judy Brannan at 217-2486426 or Mark Caselton at 618-494-8182 or Steve Caselton at 217-248-6987 or Reeves Auction Service at 217-242-1709. Seller has the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

Sellers: Jude A Caselton Trust Carrollton, Illinois

Reeves Auction Service Dow, Illinois

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REAL ESTATE AUCTION Saturday October 14, 2017

Great Gun Auction!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 26 • 9 A.M. Auction held 1-mile north of Pittsfield, IL on US Hwy. 54, JDL Bldg. 2 NON-GUN ITEMS SELL BEGINNING AT 9 A.M.!

Ammo • Gun Accessories • Sporting Collectibles & More GUN AUCTION BEGINS AT APPROXIMATELY 11 A.M. 250+ SHOTGUNS • RIFLES • HANDGUNS Call for info or visit our websites for listing & photos:

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Auction held on the premises at 12 p.m.

3 ½ acres with home & wooded area Location: 5 miles south of Jerseyville, Illinois on Route 109 to McClusky Road then east 1.5 miles 26643 McClusky Road General Description: 3 ½ acres located south of Jerseyville, Illinois at 26643 McClusky Road. This property is approximately 1½ acres of home site and 2 acres of woods. It is improved with a 1150 square foot home, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, full basement with bath and small enclosed porch area This home has custom made birch kitchen cabinets, hardwood floors, central air, forced air heat and vinyl siding. The property has MJM electric, rural water, septic system and has a shallow well. Also situated on the site is a two car garage measuring 32ft.

X 26ft with concrete floor and overhead doors, metal 12ft X 26 ft carport and two older outbuildings. This home is very well built and has been well maintained and is in move in condition.

PERSONAL PROPERTY LISTING AT A LATER DATE!!

Terms: Buyer will enter into a real estate contract and pay 10% of purchase price day of sale. Taxes will be prorated and possession will be given at closing which will occur in 30 days or less. Owner has the right to accept or reject the final bid. For more information or viewing of real estate contact Dan Ward at 217-3718873 or Reeves Auction Service at 217-242-1709. Seller has the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

Sellers: Hollis Ward Trust Dow, Illinois

Reeves Auction Service Dow, Illinois

Jason Duke: 217-430-2985 or Brian at bcurless@irtc.net

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Reach over 20,000 readers every week The People's Marketplace Classifieds IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS CHESTERFIELD STATE BANK, Plaintiff, vs. NO. 17-CH-1 SCOTT SCHULTZ, Special Administrator of the ESTATE OF KATHERINE HUFF, DECEASED, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Amended Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on July 10, 2017.

Sheriff John Wimmersberg, of JERSEY County, will on September 20, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., in the hallway of the Jersey County Courthouse, Jerseyville, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand, the following described premises: COMMONLY KNO\\IN AS: 211 E. Arch St., Jerseyville, IL 62052 PIN: 42-04-635-002-60 and 42-04-371003-60. Improved with a single family residence.

The Amended Judgment amount was $14,276.85.

TERMS OF SALE: This is an "AS IS" sale for"CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 10% of the successful bid at time of successful bid; balance due within 24 hours, All payments by certified funds payable to the "Michael R. Glenn Client Trust Account". NO REFUNDS. The subject property is

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

ABSOLUTE PIKE COUNTY, IL LAND AUCTION TUESDAY, AUGUST 29 • 6 P.M. 30273 County Highway 2, Barry, IL 62312

63 ACRES M/L • 2 TRACTS LOCATION: From Barry, IL, take IL Rt. 106 east 1 mile, then left (NE) on County Highway 2, traveling east 2.5 miles. Property lies on the south side of CH 2.

For information contact Plaintiff's Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 122 EAST BRIDGEPORT STREET WHITE HALL, IL 62092

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

Commonly known as: 122 East Bridgeport Street, White Hall, IL 62092 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on September 12, 2017, at 9:00 AM, the south end of the Greene County Courthouse Lobby, Carrollton, Illinois.

DARLINE ARNETT ESTATE

The Judgment amount is $119,284.38.

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The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

No third party checks will be accepted.

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

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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.

KRISTY NICOLE DEARING AKA KRISTY N. DEARING AKA KRISTY DEARING, Defendant.

Permanent Index Number: 11-53-35403-004

Attorney: Lowry & Hoskin, 130 S. Madison St., Pittsfield, IL 217-285-4822

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PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on July 18, 2017, the following described real estate, to-wit:

Contact Brian Curless for information at 217-242-1665 or bcurless@irtc.net

GLENN & WEST Attorneys at Law 320 West Central Street P.O. Box 36 Telephone: 217/563-7777

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

NOTICE OF SALE

n Contiguous to New Philadelphia, open, rolling, productive tillable land enrolled in $150/ac CRP. PI-120. n 2 BR 1215 sq. ft. 1-story house built in 2001 • 30x60’ machine shed n Terrific stocked pond with timbered draw for wildlife habitat n GREAT INCOME, INVESTMENT & HUNTING POTENTIAL!

subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. 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 Mortgagees attorney. 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. Upon the sale being made, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a deed on a specified date unless the properly is redeemed according to law. Purchaser responsible for cost of title insurance, if desired. For information, call the Plaintiffs Attorneys, GLENN & WEST, P.O Box 36, Nokomis, IL (217) 563-7777, howevet tmder Illinois law, the Attorney is not requned to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice. NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid.

The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.

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

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Traffic SPEEDING VIOLATIONS ($120 total unless otherwise posted) Cody J. Garrett, Griggsville, DOB 7/21/1994, 21-25 mph above limit, $140 fine.

David Crawford Hecox, Baylis, DOB 7/2/1996, 11-14 mph above limit, six months supervision, $442 fine.

Adelynne M. Jones, Kinderhook, DOB 6/18/1998, 15-20 mph above limit, three months supervision, $352 fine.

Kevin Joseph McKinley, Pleasant Hill, DOB 6/5/1985, 15-20 mph above limit.

SEATBELT VIOLATIONS ($60 total unless otherwise posted) April D. Carnes, Milton, DOB 9/4/1985, driver, $67 fine.

Klayton Lee Miller, New Canton, DOB 9/13/1996, driver.

Brian K. Smart, Griggsville, DOB 3/18/1991, passenger.

COURT/CLASSIFEDS/PUBLIC NOTICE

MISCELLAENOUS VIOLATIONS Adam J. Borrowman, Pittsfield, DOB 5/16/1997, improper traffic lane usage, three months supervision, $402 fine.

Kurtis S. Forshey, Pittsfield, DOB 1/25/1996, muffler violation, $120 fine.

Cody J. Garrett, Griggsville,

DOB 7/21/1994, operating uninsured motor vehicle, nolle prosequi.

Kayla Renee Richards, Pleasant Hill, DOB 4/26/1991, child restraint violation involving child less than 8 years of age, $388 fine.

Jon Brandon Vonburg, Hull, DOB 4/27/1989, overweight on gross, $482 fine.

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

BOOKINGS Aprill D. Meyer, 45, Barry, was arrested Aug. 14 on five in-state felony warrants. She posted $1,500 bond and was released pending court appearance in another jurisdiction.

Anthony J. Jones 46, Nebo, was arrested Aug. 14 on a Pike

County felony warrant alleging failure to appear. He posted $300 and was released pending court appearance.

Paul V. Rinehart, 39, Nebo, was arrested Aug. 14 on a misdemeanor Pike County warrant alleging failure to appear. He remains lodged on $500 bond.

Melanie D. Taylor, 38, Baylis, was arrested Aug. 15 on a Pike County traffic warrant alleging failure to appear. She posted $150 and was released pending court appearance.

Damon J. Kramer, 32, Nebo, was arrested Aug. 15 on a misdemeanor battery charge and a misdemeanor criminal damage

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Robert Thomas Newlon, Hull, DOB 5/24/1983, was accused June 7 of one misdemeanor traffic count of improper use of registration or title.

The charge was reduced to a traffic offense of no valid registration,

to property charge. He posted $150 and was released pending court appearance.

Douglas M. Bollk, 33, New Canton, was arrested Aug. 15 on a Pike County traffic warrant alleging failure to appear.

He posted $150 and was released pending court appearance. He was also arrested on a felony charge of driving while suspended or revoked and no valid registration. He was ticketed for those offenses.

William K. Poor, 21, Perry, was arrested Aug. 16 on a charge of disorderly conduct. He posted $50 and was released pending court appear-

ance.

Noah J. Planitz, 21, Jacksonville, was arrested Aug. 16 on a Pike County traffic warrant seeking to revoke supervision. He posted $100 and was released pending court appearance.

Jimmy T. Beard, 40, Pittssfield, was arrested Aug. 17 on a felony charge of methamphetamine production, and two felony charges of possession of methamphetamine precursor. He remains lodged in the Pike County Jail in lieu of $12,500.

Gary D. Sanders 53, Murrayville, was arrested Aug. 17

and was arrested Aug. 18 on three felony in-state warrants.

He remains lodged in lieu of $12,000.

Amanda L. Westfall, 37, was arrested Aug. 19 on two felony in-state warrants and a driving while suspended or revoked.

She remains lodged in the Pike County Jail in lieu of $1,500 on the two felony warrants and $150 on the traffic charge.

Evan P. Wombles, 36, Hull, was arrested on a misdemeanor in-state warrant. He posted $150 and was released pending court appearance.

Jennifer A. McConnel, 20, Pittsfield, was arrested Aug.

19 on a misdemeanor warrant.

She remains lodged in lieu of $350 bond.

Alisha N. Stolte, 24, Pittsfield, was arrested Aug. 20 on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol. She posted $300 bond 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.

for which Newlon was found guilty and sentenced to $383 fine. Newlon also faced one traffic count each of seatbelt violation, for which he was fined $62, and unlicensed, which was dismissed.

Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week The Pike County Sheriff ’s Department is seeking information on a criminal damage to property located in Valley City. Deputies are looking to identify the person responsible for cutting donuts in property along Railroad St. in Valley City causing ruts. The incident was reported to

PUBLIC NOTICE Pleasant Hill Community Unit District 3 is accepting bids on a 1998 Ford F150 pickup, which needs some work.

Bids will be accepted until 4 p.m. Sept. 11. , 2017 217-734-2311

authorities on August 19.

If you have any information on this, or any other crimes taking place in Pike County, call Crime Stoppers at (217)285-

1500. All calls are anonymous and if your information leads to an arrest, you will be eligible for up to a $1000 cash reward.

DENTAL ASSISTANT Family dental practice looking for both a full-time and a part-time dental assistant.

Skills required: Willingness to work with individuals of all ages, ability to perform office tasks and chairside assisting. Previous experience welcome, but assistants can be trained on site.

Please submit resume to: PO Box 288, Pittsfield, IL 62363 Barry Community Care Center 1313 Pratt St., Barry, IL 62312

Dignity, Respect, Care

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NURSE CNA DIETARY MANAGER Seeking Dedicated Team members to care for our Elders Please apply in person 8:30am - 4:30pm or send resume

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The City of Griggsville will be flushing hydrants Friday, Aug. 25.

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Derry Township in Pike County, IL is seeking bids for the construction of a township building. The building will be 40'x72'x16' wood frame structure with metal siding that will include a finished office/ meeting area with bathrooms, enclosed heated shop and two open equipment storage bays. The township will accept bids for the entire project or individual parts. For a bid packet please contact Rick Peile at 217-779-8604 or Gary Nation at 217-335-2393. Deadline to submit bids is September 25, 2017.

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INCOME-BASED APARTMENTS FOR EVERYONE

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A NEW CAREER?

We are expanding our accounting department and are seeking someone with a background in basic accounting, bookkeeping, and ag-business. This person will work out of our corporate office in Pittsfield, IL. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the collections of all local television contracts, and the ordering, tracking and collection of sponsorship and soft goods. This person will also be involved in setting up and maintaining accounting processes for our new Farm Management Division.

We offer the following benefits: Full time, PTO, health/dental/vision/life/retirement, casual office culture, on-the-job training.

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

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

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Responsibilities n Ability to accurately keep multiple account records up to date and organized. n Maintain positive customer relationships through written and verbal communication. n Assist Farm Managers with scheduling, ordering, and collection of farm products such as seed and fertilizer. n Follow up with salesmen and customers on delinquent accounts. n solve issues that may arise related to bookkeeping records, billing, and scheduling of deliveries. n Update and create spreadsheets containing information related to farm management, local television accounts and soft good/sponsorship products. n Effectively communicate with office staff in matters related to local television, soft and sponsorship goods, and farm management. n Ability to professionally address confrontation & issues related to bookkeeping and collections. n Computer skills which include, but may not be limited to: spreadsheets, word processing, internet navigation, electronic calendars and email. n Uphold established policies and procedures.

Please send resumes to: careers@whitetailproperties.com with a cover letter. NO PHONE CALLS please.

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SALES STAFF 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 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

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305 Clarksville Rd, Pittsfield: Immediate Possession Two story home located close to schools. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, open kitchen/ dining, living room & family room. 2 car garage, privacy fence, & more. Reduced! $69,900 Owner wants it sold.

995 Conroy St, Pittsfield: What are you waiting for? Excellent 3 bedroom ranch home located at edge of town on good size lot. Full basement w/garage parking. Updated roof, windows, & much more. $85,000 223 E. Perry St, Pittsfield: Cheaper than rent!

2-3 bedroom home with attached garage. $47,000 34432 Perry Fishhook Road, Baylis: Move in Ready! Updated roof, window, vinyl siding, & more. 5-6 bedrooms, 2 baths, dining area, & more. Griggsville/Perry school district & located on hard surface road. This is a must see! Call today. $79,900 305 S. Congress St, Perry: Good starter home with partial fenced yard. Open floor plan & full basement with family room. Priced to sell. $52,000 631 N. Jackson St, Pittsfield: 1.5 story home D SOL with lots of nice updates.

201 N. Union St, Griggsville: Ideal family home with 3 bedroom & 2 baths on big lot. Located close to schools. Barn/garage with ideal loft.

Garden space & fruit trees. WOW! $44,000

G 313 N. Pearl St, Griggsville: home with DINRanch full basement. Privacy fence, deck, & attached 2 PEN car garage.

538 Mortimer St, Barry: Smaller ranch home on cozy lot. Garage &Scarport.

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31099 JIM TOWN HOLLOW RD., 23616 460TH ST., PITTSFIELD: 3,555 23616 460TH ST., PITTSFIELD: 32568 360TH AVE., BAYLIS: 4 BR, 1 BA 36569 337TH AVE., BAYLIS: ROCKPORT: 4000 sq. ft. 4 BR, 4 BA sq. ft. 5 BR, 3 BA, 20 acres.

3,555 sq. ft., 5 BR, 3 BA, 5 acres. Country home located 10 min. from Country home on 1 acre.

Broker Owned. on 10 acres. Call Kate Marable.

Call Kate Marable.

Broker owned Pittsfield. 17 acres, Pond in timber. $389,000 $359,900 $239,900 $299,000 Call Charlene Anderson.

$267,500

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1529 Lind St, Quincy: Two story home with 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, & eat-in kitchen. Call for details. $63,900 820 Cherry St, Quincy: 4-plex apartment house.

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2.9 Acres. $169,900 $185,000 Call Judy Douglas.

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404 S. WALL ST., GRIGGSVILLE: Turnkey restaurant on large lot.

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$29,000

23969 287TH AVE.: 1176 sq. ft., 2 BR, 1 BA, 1 ace m/l.

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175 N. ELM ST., BAYLIS: 1169 sq. ft. 3 BR, 1 BA. Call Elaine Hoaglin.

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Excellent$3,500/acre HANCOCK COUNTY - Great PRICE REDUCED: JERSEY COUNTY - PRICE REDUCED: 105 Acres MCDONOUGH COUNTY - 38 Acres Great HILL: 3 ToBR, H 2 Hunting Property Bordered

By Big Timber 55 Acres Well-balanced hunting property BR, 3 BA. Call Charlene Anderson.

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Big Timber With Great 4 Wheeler Paths & Income Producer / Building Site, Close 7979 Acres Investment Property With Great Hunting Acres Investment Property With Great Hunting SOLD SOLD Farm Along Macoupin Creek. with income! $3,090/acre.

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Acres Great Building / Investment Property To Quincy! $109,000 $109,000 MCDONOUGH COUNTY - 44 Acres Well- MORGAN COUNTY - 72 Acres - With PIKE COUNTY - Bee Creek Bluffs Farm. 48 PIKE COUNTY - Twisted Edge Farm. 80 Acres. Hunt3333 Acres 14 property!

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Other Acres. $200,000 (Including Home).

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Potential $3,490/acre *broker ownedowned Potential $3,490/acre *broker 140140 Acres Class A Tillable Soils!

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Acres Great Big Timber Macoupin PENDING PENDING NG MACOUPIN COUNTY, IL MACOUPIN COUNTY, IL LD LISTI SO SOLD SOLD 110 Acres Excellent All Around Hunting Tract Tract 110 Acres Excellent All Around Hunting NEW 9 Acres Great Building SiteSOLD With NewerNewer Metal Shed 9 Acres Great Building Site With Metal Shed SOLD 8383 Acres Affordable Hunting Tract With Timber $2,650/Acre Acres Affordable Hunting Tract Big With Big Timber $2,650/Acre SOLD SOLD HANCOCK COUNTY, IL HANCOCK COUNTY, IL PIKE COUNTY - 70 Acres Located in Western Pike PIKE COUNTY - 84 Acres Excellent Hunt- PIKE COUNTY - 135 Acres Located In PIKE COUNTY - 40 Acres With Beautiful Western Pike County! 110 Excellent 3,555 sq. ft. homeST., & custom built acre ing Propertyhunting With hunting Nice Income Fromincome!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Calhoun County 37.28 acres +/- Gilead TWP.

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125 Haney Lane, Pittsfield

Maintenance free 3BR 2BA brick home with 2 car attached garage, pool and deck in a quiet subdivision.

220 W. Jefferson Pittsfield $12,500

603 Mason St. New Salem $35,000

3BR 1BA 2,200 sq. ft. Morton building home on 2 acres with large machine shed.

1260 Mason Barry $42,000

Chapman Sub. #19 Hamburg $49,000

46916 Co. Hwy. 10 Pearl $62,000

145 S. Main New Canton $88,000

44658 190th Ave. Pearl $97,000

1226 W. Lowry St. Pittsfield $115,000

704 South County Rd. Hardin $134,000

HC 61 Gresham Hollow, Box 2 Hamburg $135,000

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10 Teal Lane, Pittsfield

32.6 acres of prime hunting up Indian Creek Road surrounded by timber near Hamburg with additional 4 acres with electricity.

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

Pike County 180 acres +/- Fairmount TWP. Nice hunting farm with 80 acres pasture, 50 acres tillable and the remainder in timber.

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

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

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

Pike County 40 acres +/- New Salem TWP. Nice hunting property with big timber, creek and 7 acres CRP. SALE PENDING - Calhoun County 6 acres +/- Carlin TWP. Perfect spot to build a home on with county water and electricity available on site.

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25347 393rd St. Pittsfield $139,900

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RR1, Box 2B (80 acres) Kampsville $399,000

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

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

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

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

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

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

Baylis - 32467 360th St. - Beautiful home with full finished basement sitting on 3 acres with large machine shed. $200’s.

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

PRICE REDUCED - Griggsville - 402 E. Walnut St. - Nice 3BR brick home with full finished basement and 2 car garage sitting on 4 lots close to school. $100’s.

PRICE REDUCED - Hamburg - R.R. 1, Box 129A County Rd. - Nice 3BR ranch home with a spectacular view of the Mississippi River. Priced to sell!! $60’s.

Hamburg - R.R. 1, Box 127B - Updated 3BR cabin with deck sitting on 4 riverfront lots on the Mississippi River with 2 boat docks and ramp. $80’s.

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

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

Pittsfield - 10 Douglas Dr. - A must see 6 yr. old. ranch home with up to 6 bedrooms, full finished basement with walk-out, and beautiful in-ground pool, all sitting on 4.5 acres. $300’s.

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

Pittsfield - 45115 Co. Hwy. 8 - 3BR country home sitting on 24 acres +/- with a 32’ x 50’ Morton machine shed and 2 lean to’s. $200’s.

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

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

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

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

PRICE REDUCED - Pittsfield - 20780 405th St. - 3BR 2BA home with 2 car detached garage sitting on 1 acre +/- in a nice rural setting. $100’s.

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

Pittsfield - 220 W. Clare - 3BR home with many updates and nice detached 2 car garage close to downtown. $70’s.

PRICE REDUCED - Pittsfield - 647 W. Fayette - Nice 3BR home completely remodeled in a good location. $60’s.

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

PRICE REDUCED - Pittsfield - 521 N. Dutton- Large 5BR, 2BA two story home with a family room in the lower level/basement that opens out to the back yard! $50’s.

Pittsfield - 830 N. Orchard - Nice home building site that consists of 2 80’ x 160’ lots Pittsfield - 534 N. Jackson - Nice building lot.

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.

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

SALE PENDING - NEW LISTING - Kampsville - 110½ N. BroadwayNewer 3BR 2BA home with well established landscaping sitting on 2 lots. $90’s.

SALE PENDING - El Dara - 103 E. Louden - Very nice and well maintained 3BR 1BA two story home sitting on 1.5 acres+/-. Move-in ready! $70’s.

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

SALE PENDING - 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.

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

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

SOLD - NEW LISTING - Pittsfield - 447 Susie Dr. - Remodeled 3BR ranch home with new roof and new HVAC. Move-in ready!!

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GRIGGSVILLE -PERRY Wednesday, August 23, 2017

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VOLLEYBALL

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Members of the 2017 Griggsville-Perry Tornado volleyball team are, front row, left to right: Mya Kattelman, Courtney Syrcle, Caitlin Downing, Mary Nash, Justice Gibson, Fionna Kelly. Second row: Kaitlyn Lennert, Jasmine Butler, Ashley McCarter, Ashlee Jones, Jenna Kelley, Renae Martin. Third row: coach Kristine Bingham, Quinn Phillips, Maleah Richard, Savannah Irving, Jennifer Bingham, Jordan Brite, Paige Syrcle and coach Pam VanWinkle.

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PLEASANT HILL Wednesday, August 23, 2017

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FOOTBALL

football Schedule

Aug. 25 Sept. 1 Sept 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20

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Members of the Pleasant Hill Wolves 2017 football team are, front row, left to right, Brendan Hull, Trevor Billings, Tristan Coy, Carl Conley, Kodiak Rogers, Ryan Tunget. Second row, Russell Owns, Chandler Helm,Gavin Anderson, Geoffery Giles, Skylar Heatlerly, Isaiha Rogers.Clayton Colton. Third row, Ethan Wheelan, Jordan Collins, Harley Miller, Justin Shireman, Nick Black, Grant Peebles, Jesse Crowder, Dalton Crane and Jeffery Kidd.

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Volleyball Schedule

Aug. 24 Aug. 29 Aug. 31 Sept. 5 Sept. 7 Sept. 11 Sept. 12 Sept. 18 Sept. 19 Sept. 21 Sept. 27 Sept. 28 Oct. 3 Oct. 5 Oct. 9 Oct. 10 Oct. 12 Oct. 14 Oct. 16-19

Southeastern Calhoun Carrollton Griggsville-Perry Brussels West Central Brown County Pleasant ill Western North Greene Camp Point Meredosia Payson Liberty Triopia QND Unity Waverly Tourney PCC Tourney

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Members of the 2017 Lady Saukee volleyball team are, front row, left to right: Josie Marable, Morgan Puterbaugh, Madison Zumwalt, Abigail Heavner, Chloe Walson. Second row: Adi Cox, Lily Pepper, Maggie Marable, Kameron Smithers and Abby Cox.

football Schedule

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Members of the 2017 Saukee football team are, front row, left to right: Jakob Freeman, Brock Ladner, Gage Miller, Pat Caillier, Jadon Huddleson, Blaine Dell, Cody Walston, Jack Heafner. Second row: Jack Palmer, Keegan Oitker, Wade Howland, Korbin Fentress, Cody Guthrie, Derek Neupauer, Ben Leppert, Javin Schmidt, Jack Sibley. Third row: Noah Mendenhall, Keaton Harris, Isaac Shaw, James Gwartney, Braden Oest, Jack Phillips, Skylar Smith, Duncan Bradshaw, John Scranton, Fourth row: Alex Reel, Will Heavner, Mike Harris, Noah Petty, Nick Crawford, Austin Miller, Dakota Shoemaker, Nate Hoover. Also on the team is Jed Leppert.

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CROSS COUNTRY

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Oct. 10

Rochester Invit.

Boys and Girls First the Finish Invt.

Varsity QND Invtit.

Boys and girls Pittsfield Invt.

Boys and girls Macomb Boys and girls Liberty Invit.

Boys and girls Carlinville Invit.

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Members of the 2017 Saukee cross country team are, left to right: Haley Smith, Ali Merryman, Journey Lemons, Max Couch, Bryan Piper, Eli TenEyck, Joel Cook, Colin James, Sydney Bauer, Kara Williams and Finley Petty. Also on the team are Chloe Lemons, Bethany Grammar, Noah Booth and Eli Smithers.

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Aug. 31 Sept. 5

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Sept. 19 Sept. 23 Sept. 30

Golf Schedule

Quincy Away 4 p.m.

Quincy Notre Dame Away 3:30 p.m.

Rushville Industry Away 4 p.m.

Boys & Girls Routt HS Away 4 p.m.

Brown County Away 4 p.m.

HS Boys & Girls Quad - QND, Mendon, Camp Point Home Hamilton Inv. Away 8 a.m.

Tri: West Hancock, Camp Point Away 4 p.m.

Tri: Beardstown, Payson Home 4 p.m.

Boys & Girls Payson, Liberty, Carrollton Home 4 p.m.

Southeastern, Mendon, Western Home 4 p.m.

Brown County HS Away 4 p.m.

Boys & Girls Williamsville H.S. Away 5 p.m.

Rushville Industry Inv Away 9 a.m.

Pittsfield Invitational Home 8 a.m.

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Members of the 2017 PHS boys and girls golf teams are, front row, left to right: Ariana White, Kara Williams, Lauren Hawley, Allie Plattner and Audrey White. Second row: Cade Tomhave, Cody Bradshaw, Hayden Greshem, Coper Priest.

Third row: Lance Pitchford, Jon Moore, J.D. Gresham, Griffin VanWinkle, Brock Miller. Fourth row: Liam Davidsmeyer, Collin Meleski, Jacob Bradshaw.

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Volleyball Schedule

Aug. 21 Illini West Aug. 24 ISD Aug. 28-Sept. 2 Lady Suns Classic Sept. 5 Warsaw Sept. 7 Triopia Sept. 11 Central Sept. 12 Liberty Sept. 14 Southeastern Sept. 16 Brussels Sept. 18 West Central Sept. 19 Pittsfield Sept. 21 QND Sept. 26 Unity Oct. 5 Pleasant Hill Oct. 9 Seymour High Oct. 10 Meredosia Oct. 12 Griggsville-Perry Oct. 13-14 Fall Harvest Tourney Oct. 16 PCC tourney Oct. 21 J. V. Tournament

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Augusta TBA Warsaw 6 p.m.

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Camp Point 6 p.m.

Liberty 6 p.m.

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Brussels 11 a.m.

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Members of the 2017 Western Wildcat Volleyball team are, front row: Haley Flores, Maddie Williams, Haylee Smith, Lyndi Weir, Taylor Nelson, Montana Smith, Madison Baker. Back row: Haleigh Conkright, Bekkah Smith, Tori Predmore, Paige Snyder, Chloe Mellon, McCanna Dolbeare, Aftyn Harrison, Katie George. Also on the team are Sadie Abney, Janessa Grammar and Ellie Owens.

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By Jacob Bradshaw Pike Press The Pittsfield Saukees golf team started off their year with a respectable outing at Plum Creek golf course in Winchester. In the duo match, the Saukees posted a score of 188. The Saukees were led by Jacob Bradshaw carding a 45, and J.D. Gresham close behind with a 46. Collin Meleski shot a 48, and Griffin VanWinkle rounded up the scoring with a 49. The Winchester Cougars shot

a 162 as a team, Braden McLaughlin shooting even par (36) to lead the team.

Saturday, the Saukees competed in the Macomb Invitational, ending their day with a posted 417.

Bradshaw split a 49/50 for a 99, Gresham a 48/53 101, Meleski a 50/57 107, and VanWinkle a 57/53 110.

Although scores for the invitational weren’t necessarily what was hoped for, every player was able to walk away with something on the day, and especially for being the second match

of a long season, it’s good to go through the growing pains now, so when regional play comes, players know what it takes to be successful.

“To keep myself where I want to be, it’s all about my control off the tee,” Bradshaw said. “When I can be accurate with my first shot, it creates a lot more opportunity for me to be aggressive the rest of the hole. I like having short clubs in my hands, and when I’m getting those clubs approaching my sec-

ond shot, that’s when my game is at its best.”

“For me, I just have to keep working with my consistency,” Gresham said “Eliminating trouble as much as possible is what will maintain success for me and for the team.”

Young prospects in sophomore Griffin VanWinkle and freshman Cade Tomhave are what fills out the tail end of the boys varsity roster, and as the season prolongs, experience will help the youth in them, and good things will be expected.

Saukee freshman football schedule changes

By Beth Zumwalt Pike Press There have been changes to the Saukee freshmen football schedule.

Due to low numbers, Porta has cancelled their freshmen football game with

PHS, scheduled for Oct. 5.

To replace the lost game, the Saukees will play in a freshman jamboree in New Berlin, Aug. 26.

Pittsfield’s first game in the jamboree will be at 10:30. Other teams in the jamboree include: the hosts, Riverton, Athens,

Havana, Pleasant Plains, Williamsville and Clinton.

A freshmen jamboree has been added to the schedule due to losing a game with Porta. The jamboree will be at New Berlin on 8/26/17. The freshmen will play their first game of the jamboree at 10:30 am.

Dosh announces schedule for volleyball tournament

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press For years the area high school volleyball contest has kicked off with the Meredosia-Chambersburg Invitational Tournament.

This year is not exception.

The tournament will begin Monday, Aug. 28

with Griggsville-Perry facing South County at 4 p.m. at 6 p.m. Pleasant Hill will take on West Central and at 8, the hosts will play Triopia.

Tuesday, Aug. 29, at 5 p.m., it will be South County versus Pleasant Hill and Triopia playing G-P at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 30. at 5 p.m., West Central will play Triopia and Meredosia will play Griggsville-Perry.

Thursday, Aug. 31, Meredosia and Pleasant Hill square off in the first game, followed by West Central and South County at 7 p.m.

No games are scheduled for Friday, Sept. 1 but the

action starts early Saturday, Sept. 2 at 9 a.m., Meredosia plays South County; at 11, South County plays Triopia; at 1 Triopia plays Pleasant Hill; at 3 p.m. Pleasant Hill plays G-P; at 5, G-p plays West Central and at 7 p.m West Central plays Meredosia.

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Taking

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The Pleasant Hill Junior High softball team took first place in the North Greene Round Robin Saturday in White Hall.

Team members are, front row, left to right, Ava Wombles, Kenze Lippincott, Makenna Winchell, Maddie Sidwell, Hannah Hill. Second row, Macey McKinnon, Jade Peebles, Emma Henderson, Harlee DeCamp, Kaci Riddle, Caroline Arnold, McKinley Lowe, Madison Daniels, Kali Van Strien and Emily Lowe,coach. Ryan Lowe, also a coach is in back. The girls defeated Meredosia, Southeastern and North Greene.

We just returned from the Lake of the Woods, Ontario Canada for another fishing trip. The fishing was the best I have experienced in a number of years with a number of multi-species caught and released. We kept just enough for evening meals and brought a small quantity home for later enjoyment.

We caught walleye, northern pike and rambunctious small mouth bass, all on artificial lures. I caught one small mouth large enough to qualify for an angler’s award from the Ontario Department of Natural Resources. The fish were primarily attracted to lures called Thin Fin and Rat-L-Trap. These lures generate an action that simulates a panicked minnow.

The majority of the fish were caught in water that was only 6 to 9 feet deep. Underwater weeds and grasses bordered the edges of the deeper water and that is what harbored minnows that the larger fish fed on.

The camp we stayed in is the same facility we used last year. We returned to the property because we like the owners and of course the fishing is good.

The cabins are clean and come fully equipped for housekeeping. Utensils, bedding, towels and the like are part of the package. We brought in our own food and some fish packing supplies.

Successful fishing in Canada is like anywhere else. You need to know the reputation of fishing in any given area, understand the nature of fish you are targeting, accept the fact that weather always has a major influence on fishing success and willing to modify your techniques to fit the environment. A case in point, there were two guys in the cabin near ours that were not catching anything. We took them out and within 15 minutes they were boating fish.

All we did was share what we learned from our prior year’s experiences.

A fishing trip in Canada is not a cheap vacation. The cost of travel and travel lodging adds up quickly. The hotels/ motels on the trip have all increased their rates. On

the way up, we stayed at a nice facility that we used last year.

The only difference was a 25 percent increase in room costs over 2016. Other properties, likewise, pump their charges.

The lodge where we stayed still charges their rates in Canadian funds which currently gives a US citizen about a 25 percent advantage based on the exchange rate. The Ontario tax charges are a hefty 13 percent, but the province will refund about half of that amount by mail.

Fishing licenses are also expensive with a Conservation license costing $33 for an eight day permit.

A regular sports fishing license is $61 for an eight day permit. The difference between the two is the sports license allows the fisherman to keep more fish.

For those that are considering a fishing trip to Canada, do your research.

Don’t just rely on ads or brochures. Ask others about their experiences and seek their advice.

Most of the camps use the word “resort” as part of their name and promotion. This is often misleading since most people’s idea of resort connotes a degree of luxury.

There are a few operators that use the term resort in the vernacular we relate to. These operators have fully developed properties with all of the amenities commonly associated with resorts. This means wellappointed rooms with daily maid service, bright public gathering areas, prime meal services and the latest in rental marine equipment. Just as one would expect, the costs are commensurate with the level of service provided. Roughly speaking, the costs of these four or five star accommodations is triple or four fold over ordinary camps. Further, most of these facilities charge in American dollars, thus a big bill can be expected.

The water fished by the occupants of the true “resort” facilities is the same water fished by the rest of us. The fish don’t seem to mind where you stay.

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G-P Lady Eagles

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Members of the 2017 Griggsville-Perry Lady Eagles softball team are, front row: Kiera Nash, Kiereny Nash, Jacy Leenerts. Second row, Claire Tate, Nathalie Lothridge, Katy McCarter, Kaeloni Hull, Grace Stabile, Coach Derrick Nash. Third row, Jeremy Nash, assistant coach, Marina Orr, Kaylee Spencer, Madi King, Addie Bennett, Sydnee Brown, Sophie Bennett, Alicia Tate, assistant coach.

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G-P Eagles

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Members of the Junior High Griggsville-Perry Eagles Baseball Team. Front row, left to right, Gunnar Fanshier, Lane Lipcaman, Michael Myers, Wyatt Lipcaman, Colby Tate, Holden Dunham. Back row, Aaron Miller, Hunter Richard, Ethan Lothridge, Tate Kunzeman, Jakson Freeman, Logan Evans.

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