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n New vision could boost economic growth in Pike, Calhoun and surrounding counties

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Harpole’s Heartland Lodge & Resort near Nebo is excited to announce the construction of four new luxury cabins.

Along with these new cabins comes a new vision for tourism and economic growth that would impact Pike, Calhoun and surrounding counties in West Central Illinois.

“The focus of these selfcontained cabins is to bring more tourists into the region on a year-round basis and to have them spend money in our communities,” Gary Harpole, owner, said. “Some will invest in our communities by purchasing land, building their own cabins/homes, and starting new businesses along with other development.”

The plan to build cabins has been on the table for some time and Harpole said he

decided this was the time to make the move. The cabins will be built just across the street from the main lodges of Heartland.

“Instead of turning left into the lodges, there will be a right

winning bid.

“Kevin Schaffer will be doing the work for us,” Harpole said. “We have always used Gerald Paul Shonhart and I miss him already for this project.”

“Once guests are here, we need to sell them on our community. One of the goals is to get as many as possible of these new visitors to the counties to invest in our area.”

Gary Harpole Heartland Lodge turn into the cabins, just a ways down the road,” Harpole said. “Construction has started and we hope to be finished by March of next year.”

Harpole said he advertised for bids and, ironically, a high school buddy of his had the

Shonhart died April 6.

Harpole said guests staying at these cabins will be encouraged to visit local attractions, events, stores, and restaurants.

Along with weekend getaways, longer vacation stays will be promoted. The cabins

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An artist’s illustration of one of the cabins to be constructed

by Harpole’s Heartland Lodge near Nebo shows how outdoor decks will help visitors enjoy the scenic setting.

will serve as a “home base” for vacationing guests. Along with local county attractions, activities within an 80-mile radius of the resort will be promoted.

These cabins continue Harpole’s Heartland Lodge’s goal of making Pike County, Calhoun County and West Central Illinois a better place to live and visit through

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increased tourism. According to Harpole, the cabins will help build on the recent trend of tourism, driving economic growth for the region. The following are some of the positive impacts these cabins could provide to the local economy: n An estimated 2,200 new tourists visiting Pike and (See, lodge, A2)

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Jason Schlieper, center, receives his credentials as a guardian for this Saturday’s Great Rivers Honor Flight mission during an organizational meeting Sunday in Hannibal. At left, Larry Casteel waits to check in while veterans in the background sign up in their designated area. Giving Schlieper his paperwork is Barry Cheyne, a board member with the local honor flight organization.

Pike Honor Flight is Saturday

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press

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he last local Honor Flight of the season will depart Saturday morning and it will be a unique group.

The mission will include veterans from Korea and Vietnam, with all but two of them being from Pike

County, Illinois. The group consists of 66 veterans – 7 who served during the Korean conflict and the remaining 59 serving in Vietnam. They will head to Washington D.C. along with 46 guardians, many of whom are relatives of the veterans.

This is the 45th mission overall since the program started back in 2010 and will continue to increase the total number of local

veterans who have flown to Washington DC for free close to the 1,500 mark at 1,484.

This special group came to be due to a request by a couple of individuals from Pike County. They wanted to see if there could be an Honor Flight with just veterans from their county and began raising money for it more than a year ago.

The veterans and their guardians met at Hannibal

LaGrange University Sunday afternoon for a preview of their upcoming trip.

Informational packets and T-shirts were distributed with Great River Honor Flight volunteers available to answer questions from the participants and their families.

The trip will depart from the HLGU campus around 2 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14. The Saturday departure, which (See, flight, A2)

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By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press For the past several years, the Pittsfield City Council has battled complaints about Higbee, the former Mike’s Tavern building and the Irving Building. All three were in unrepairable condition.

Now with the former Higbee School in the landfill, the lot leveled and sold, the city is turning its attention to the remaining two eyesores, both in the downtown area. The matter was discussed at the Oct. 3 regular meeting of the council.

“They had some bids from contractors who wanted to tear it down,” City Clerk Cindy Prentice said of the Mike’s Tavern Building on North Madison. “But the city doesn’t own it, yet.”

If a derelict building is owned by a municipality, the municipality can asked the Pike County Board for some free tonnage at the landfill. The county gets several tons of free dumping each year as part of its contract with landfill owners and shares that privilege with municipalities. The city used the program to get the debris from Higbee school disposed.

Two unnamed individuals own the former Mike’s Tavern, which was apparently purchased with hopes of adding on to the former Zoe Theatre.

Plans to renovate the Zoe have been stagnant for several years and the owners have agreed the former tavern building must go and apparently have (See, building, A2)

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Above: Jane Riley, front, and Kris Zumwalt participated in the first ever Wine and Yoga event held at Hopewell Winery near Summer Hill Sunday, Oct. 8. Wendy Smith of Winchester instructed the class.

Left: Stuart Smith of Winchester provided live music after the Wine and Yoga event. Twelve women participated for the yoga session. Ten different wine options were available for the participants at the conclusion of the class.

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By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The Pike County Fall Color Drive has 18 towns participating but there are more stops than indicated.

“We took Summer Hill off the brochure because the antique mall there closed,” Peggy Hill, co-organizer of the event, said.

“But the owners have contacted me and said they will be there that day. Outside only but they will be open.”

Hill said her phone has been ringing nonstop as vendors are still looking for places to set up booths for the Oct. 21-22 weekend.

“We tried to get some more vendors in the Barry-Hull area,” Hill said. “Most of Barry’s activities will be in the parking lot of the Ice House Inn.” Hull has also upped its game with 2X4s for Hope, the All-West Pike reunion(60 years), homemade ice cream and a Big Truck Day. Shelia Slight, coordinator for Griggsville, said she has worked all year to attract new and different vendors to Pike County.

“Everybody said they wanted ‘real’ crafts,” Slight said. “I’ve got ‘real crafts.”

On Slight’s list are: a woman who makes unique but functional items out of bolts, nuts screws anything she can weld together; barn siding art pieces; pallet pieces.

“I had a man from Peoria with produce

last year,” Slight said. “He took up four booths spots. He’s coming back.”

Also new this year at Griggsville is a North Line of boutique clothing for women and a Dot-to-Dot Smile line for children.

“We will also have chainsaw carving and knife forging, the tractor show, a photo booth, fish, shrimp, livers and gizzards.”

Nebo will be popular with the younger set as there will be a petting zoo, hay scramble and pony rides. For adults there will be a chili cookoff and pie baking contest. Judging starts at 5 p.m.

New Salem has joined back up after taking a couple of years off of the drive. There will be a bonfire and chili as well as antiques, furniture, restored furnitrue, vintage items, collectible and more.

Pleasant Hill will have the Lions Club selling biscuits and gravy, and the food selections for lunch are numerous.

There will be a coffee bar by Free Press.

The traditional car show will be Sunday, an event that frequently attracts more than 60 classic, unique and restored vehicles from the bi-state area.

Time is always a hot spot. Roast your own hot dog, buy local honey, watch a blacksmith at work, see wool spinning and enjoy live music.

For more information on the Color Drive, check next week’s Pike Press.

Honor Flight

(Coninued from A1) has become more frequent in 2017, is due to changes in available flights to D.C. and the need to have at least eight hours of ground time there for the veterans to see and enjoy the many memorials they will visit. The 112 Veterans and their guardians, which is twice the normal size of previous Great River Honor Flights, will travel by charter bus to St. Louis Lambert International Airport where they will board a flight to Baltimore and then on to our nation’s capital.

Veterans who have signed to go on the flight include: Ron Abney, Larry Anderson, Emmett Bagent, John Barton, Lester Benz, James Bernard, Carl Blacketer, Mike Boren, Bill Boren, Sam Carroll, Myron Casteel, Phil Craven, Clayton DeHart, Terry Duke, David Eustace, James Ewen, Bob Feil, Larry Forgey, Ken Gates, John Gleckler, Irv Graham, Richard Graham, Alan Gray, Steve Grimes, David Grogan, Lee Hannel Jr., Bill Harter, Floyd Hayes, Dennis Helms, Bill Hinch, Emmett Horton, J.R. Horton, Tom Hoyt, George Kelley, DeWayne Kessinger, Richard Kindle, Lawrence Lane, John Lightle, Earl Loyd, Bud Malone, Mike Malone, Larry Martin, Phil McAllister, Tom Miller, Larry Mooney, Eddy Phillips, Sr., John Potter, Robert Reed, Steve Rennecker, George Ruble, Duke Schlieper, Floyd Smith, Jim Smith, Mike Smith, Dick Stelbrink,Walt Shuhling, John Thomas, Gene Turnbaugh, Cory Van Hook, Lew Wade, Terry Wassell, Perry Wheeler, Dave Wombles, Mike Wombles, Denny Wombles, Dennis Workman.

The first stop will be at the Vietnam Memorial. This stop will also include visits to the nearby Korea Way and Lincoln Memorials. Next on their itinerary is a stop at the World War II Memorial, which sits next to the Washington Monument and where a group picture will be taken.

Then it’s off to the Air Force Memorial

where they will enjoy dinner while viewing the DC skyline from this hilltop location.

Final stop will be an emotional visit to Arlington National Cemetery where they will see the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier as well as take part in a wreath laying ceremony.

Three veterans have been selected to represent the entire group and have the high honor of laying a wreath at this famous monument. Those selected by random drawing at a meeting last Sunday in Hannibal are Ron Abney, Myron Casteel and Lawrence Lane.

Then the group will return to Reagan National for their trip home. The direct flight will take them back to St. Louis where they will board a bus for the trip to Hannibal. The expected arrival time will be around 10:30 p.m. at Hannibal LaGrange University.

To date, Great River Honor Flight, the Tri-States’ hub of the Honor Flight program, has flown 1,418 local veterans to Washington D.C. since it was established in October of 2009.

The Great River Honor Flight offers one-day trips to Washington, D.C. for these local heroes at no cost to them. Great River Honor Flight, a Missouri Nonprofit Corporation established in October of 2009, was created solely to honor America’s veterans that live in this area for all they have sacrificed by providing, free of charge, transportation to Washington D.C. to visit the memorials dedicated to honor their service and sacrifices.

Anyone wanting to keep up with updates and pictures from Saturday’s trip, go towww.wgem.com/honorflight where pictures and comments from the trip will be posted throughout the day.

For additional information, contact Carlos Fernandez at 217-228-6600.

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(Coninued from A1) also agreed to give it to the city.

“They want it stipulated before they turn it over that if they should ever be able to move ahead with the Zoe project, the city would let them have enough property to bulld on to the Zoe building,” Prentice said. “The state says they would have to have bigger bathrooms and a place for a water fountain.”

Prentice said she was unaware of any obstacle standing between the two entities and assumed it is just a matter of getting all the paperwork together. She speculated it would be done soon.

The council also approved a variance change, allowed two special use requests and sent another to the ordinance committee for further review.

Chad and Brandi Ruzich, on Libby Lane in Pittsfield, will get to put a dog house on their property despite already having two accessory buildings. City ordinance allows only two additional buildings in a residential.

“Dog houses are usually exempt from the accessory building rule,” Prentice said. “This one is bigger than an average dog house. It is almost like a shed.”

The council OK’ed the variance.

Rick Barton had asked for a special use permit to operate his real estate business out of his home on Mississippi Street. He currently has an office on the west side of the square. Barton will have no employees, only agents who will be in the office on occasion. The council approved the special use permit.

The second special use permit granted was to the Ottwells on Lowry Street who wanted to plant a cover crop on their acreage to prevent erosion from washing out into the lawns and the street. The existing ordinance permitted only row crops. The Ottwells will now be able to plant alfalfa, clover rye, wheat, barley and oats as well as annual perennial grasses such as sorghum.

The second special use permit involved a property on West Higbee Street where Brown Salvage used to be located.

Roy Sidney has bought the property and made substantial improvements to the area, including tearing down the house which was in poor condition.

“Now, he wants to put a garage there,” Prentice said.

“Our ordinances say you

can’t have a garage without a house on a city lot.”

Prentice said Sidney eventually plans to place a residence on the property but wants to build a garage first.

“If he hadn’t torn down the ratty house, he would be OK,” Prentice said. “But it is such an improvement to have the house gone.”

The matter was referred to the ordinance committee.

Also approved was Girls Night Out. “Kaye Iftner from the Chamber of Commerce was here and said it would be Nov. 2, from 4-8 p.m.,” Prentice said. “She said it started eight years ago with 30-40 women and last year they had 700.”

In response to a complaint about trash after last year’s event, Area Disposal will furnish trash boxes and bags in order to keep the square area cleaner.

The city approved the purchase of two pickup trucks, one for the water plant and one for gas and water.

They also approved hiring two new employees, one of each of the same departments. Advertisements for applicants have been placed in local papers and the council hopes to hire soon.

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(Coninued from A1) Calhoun counties annually and staying at these cabins alone. n Some visitors may decide to return and invest in the community. n Visitors will be encouraged to shop at local restaurants, grocery stores, and retail establishments. n Visitors from these cabins alone will inject over an estimated $1,000,000 annually into the local economy.

(This includes gas, food, and shopping in nearby along with money spent directly at Heartland Lodge and its multiplying effects to the local economy.) n Estimated potential annual sales tax generated $51,435.50. n Estimated lodging tax generated annually: Local $8,760 (used to help increase additional tourism in Pike County); State - $13,140. n New jobs will be created at Heartland Lodge and will help to sustain current jobs.

“As a result of our tremendous growth, and expected future growth, we are currently hiring for several positions,” Harpole said. n New business opportunities could be created for those in the community that will cater to cabin guests.

Massage therapists, photographers, in-cabin chefs and meal providers are just a few of the potential opportunities.

“Guests staying at these cabins will not have the option to eat at the lodge,” Harpole said.

“We will encourage them to dine out at our local restaurants and shop at our grocery stores so they can fix their own meals, but we need some creative ideas from people in our community to help with new meal ideas. For example, maybe someone will want to make premade meals that guests could just put in the oven or maybe a restaurant will deliver to the cabins. Hopefully, some new businesses will be generated as a result.”

These cabins complement the recent addition of Heavenly View Cabin (1,500+ guests annually) and the new ATV/OHV Park (4,000+ annual visitors), in addition to Sunset Valley Lodge (4,200+ annual visitors), and the Original & Prairie Ridge Lodges (10,000+ annual visitors). In 2017, the entire Heartland Lodge Resort will attract over 20,000 visitors from all over the world to Pike and Calhoun counties, injecting millions of dollars into the economy, impacting local restaurants, grocery stores, and retail establishments.

“The entire team at Heartland Lodge is dedicated to making our community a better place to live and visit.

It is a vital part of our core values and what motivates us to work hard every day,” Harpole said.

The name for each cabin was thought about with care and love, Harpole says.

Gerald’s Cabin – “Gerald Shonhart was the builder of our three main lodges. We promised Gerald when we/ he built our private cabins, the first one would be named after him. Unfortunately, Gerald passed away several months ago but his legacy of what he built here will live forever.”

Aunt Bert’s Cabin – Bertha Harpole is Gary Harpole’s late grandmother. Her friends and family called her Aunt Bert for short. When the resort began, Bertha made scrapbooks for Gary and he enjoyed many homemade meals at her house while visiting her.

Uncle Buck’s Cabin – Earnest Pruitt is Gary Harpole’s late grandfather on his mother’s side. His friends and family called him Uncle Buck. Heartland is located next to the farm where Earnest raised his family. This farm is what helped inspire Gary to build Heartland as he always enjoyed visiting

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Gary Harpole of Harpole’s Heartland Lodge has released this schematic of the interior layout of cabins now under construction.

this beautiful country and he knew others would, as well.

Bobby’s Cabin – Bobby Pruitt is Gary Harpole’s late uncle that he never had the pleasure of meeting. When Bobby was a very young boy, something spooked his trusted horse on his way to school.

Bobby did not survive the accident.

“The addition of these new cabins is, hopefully, the first phase of more to come that will help spark a new economy and help boost the region.

If more cabins are built, more people will come,” Harpole said. “The more people that come, the more they will spend in our community. This could help create new businesses and sustain the existing ones. It may also inspire others to build their own lodges, cabins, B&Bs, etc. to accommodate the additional tourists. The more rooms that are available in the community will make our area more attractive for larger events to be held here. “ When these cabins reach their occupancy goals, Harpole plans to build additional cabins. This cycle will continue until there is a level that no new cabins are needed, Harpole said.

“We may only build these four cabins and be done or we may be building cabins for the next 20 years,” Harpole said. “The more people in the community who share the vision and work towards this common goal, the more likely it will become a reality.”

According to Harpole, the new cabins can be the incentive that brings people to the area.

“Once guests are here, we need to sell them on our community. One of the goals is to get as many as possible of these new visitors to the counties to invest in our area,” Harpole said. “Some visitors may want their own land and may build their own new cabin or housing. The more we can encourage this, the more it could grow our tax base and provide relief to current property owners.

Many of these new developments could be hundreds of thousands of dollar weekend and vacation homes. Currently we are losing permanent residents who can afford these homes to more populated areas. This will help replace that void.”

There are many new economic “branches” that can sprout from this new economic “tree” if it reaches its full growth potential.

This project would not happen if it weren’t for the many who have worked hard to make it possible. Harpole’s list of credits goes like this: God – “Without his blessings, nothing is possible.”

“Our team at Heartland Lodge is the reason behind Heartland’s success and growth. Without them, none

of this could happen.”

Shawn Rennecker, Economic Development Director, Illinois Electric Cooperative, has worked very hard and was critical in putting the location of these new cabins in the W.I.E.D.A. Enterprise Zone along with working with U.S.D.A. for a rural development loan. Without these two components, this project would not have worked; Brenda Middendorf, Pike County Economic Development Corporation, has sat in on many meetings with Shawn Rennecker and Gary Harpole. She has done everything possible to make this project a reality; taxing bodies - Spring Creek Fire and Township and Bay Creek Water District who all voluntarily joined the enterprise zone along with the other taxing bodies who were already part of the enterprise zone; Farmer’s State Bank – Without FSB, Heartland would not be where it is today and this cabin project would not be a reality; Contractors/ Suppliers – The contractors and suppliers who are part of this project gave generously because they see the vision that this development has on our community; Andy Borrowman and members of the Pike County Board.

“Andy and many members of the board have been supportive of this project from its inception,” Harpole said.

Also included are Kaye Iftner, Pike County Chamber of Commerce. According to Harpole, Kaye Iftner has done everything possible to help the lodge and the citizens of Pike and Calhoun counties.

“The support and encouragement of the many citizens of both counties has motivated us to continue growing and helping improve our communities,” Harpole said.

The success of Heartland was built upon using what is here to attract people to visit here, according to Harpole.

“Twenty-two years ago, we started Heartland Lodge with the vision of promoting our scenic beauty to attract visitors, similar to how Colorado promotes its mountains and Florida promotes its beaches,” Harpole said.

“We need to use what God has given us to do the same.

Similar cabin projects have been successful in other parts of the country and we have also seen similar growth and investment with hunters coming to the area. The outdoor recreation market is much larger and has more potential than hunters alone.

Hunting was the first step.

Now a new step and vision has begun.”

To learn more about the new cabins, visit www.HeartlandLodge.com/Cabins.

Anyone with further questions or wanting more details on this new development, contact Harpole at 217.734.2526 or Gary@ Heartlandlodge.com.

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Logan Thomas, left, sits patiently while Kellie Kunz of the Central Illinois Community Blood Center takes his blood donation at Griggsville-Perry High School. The G-P Anatomy/Physiology and Health Occupation classes sponsored the blood drive last Friday.

PHS taking fall play to courthouse Pittsfield High School has announced its fall show, “12 Incompetent Jurors,” to be performed Nov. 10-12 at the Pike County Courthouse.

Taking on the role of jury foreman will be Gretchen Wessel.

Joining her on the jury will be: Ali Merryman, Derek Neupauer, Carmen Long, Jacob Bradshaw, Emily Pursley, Madyson Wood, Lauren Hawley, Gabrielle Davis, Quinn Corgiat, Wyatt Watkins and Lainey Ten Eyck.

Attorneys will include Noah Mendenhall, Haley Smith and Lauren Archer.

Taking the roles of other court officials are Gabby Moore, Bri Ruble and Journey Lemons.

Reporters will be played by Catharine Miller, Bethany Gregson Rebekah Barton and Faith Grummel. Others in the cast are Julius Jackson and Bella Baldwin.

The role of the judge will be portrayed by Judge Frank McCartney with Sheriff Paul Petty appearing as the bailiff.

Advance tickets will be available from cast members, the school office or from director Christie Mendenhall.

David K. Dodd releases new book David K. Dodd, formerly of Pittsfield and a 1968 graduate of Pittsfield High School, has released his latest book, “Fatal Sword: Tragic Clash of Two Friends on Christmas Eve.” Now residing in St. Louis, Dodd has published four previous books, including the true crime story “Furnace Murde”r and three novels.

In the wake of the 9/11 terrorist strikes of 2001, the small-town residents of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, seemed more focused on attacks against country than fatal fighting between friends. Rather than terrorism, though, it was a trivial argument and a mindless brawl that added to the area’s history of tragic crime.

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brandy. A casual dispute, ironically about 9/11, led to a struggle, with one man gaining the upper hand. A weapon was drawn. One friend died, the other was charged with murder.

The resulting trial featured two attorneys: one a “favorite son,” the other a relatively unknown public defender from miles away.

Readers of this true story, like jurors at the trial, will face difficult questions about motive, self-defense, mental health, and ultimately, justice.

Dodd, a former psychologist, explains his motivation for writing “Fatal Sword.”

“The success of ‘Furnace Murder’ demonstrated to me that readers are drawn to small-town murders, and such cases including the resulting trials help define local history. The plot of ‘Fatal Sword’ is tragic. The two men were fun-loving in different ways but each suffered from personal setbacks and disappointments.

DAVID K. DODD The deadly fight was spontaneous and seemingly random, but readers will be able to see how the life paths of the men led up to the disastrous ending.”

“Fatal Sword” is available locally at Casteel’s Color Wheel in Pittsfield. It is also available online in print and eBook formats, including at Amazon and Smashwords.

For more information, visit: www.DavidKDodd.com.

In just a few weeks, the United States Navy will gain a new chaplain, but a local congregation will be saying goodbye to their minister.

Jesse McAlexander, who has been the minister at Detroit Christian Church for just over two years, will be graduating from Lincoln Christian University in December.

Soon after he will report to the United States Navy in Newport, Rhode Island, for Officer Candidate School and then transfer to Chaplain School in Fort Jackson, South Carolina.

You might say, being a Navy Chaplain runs in Jesse's family. Jesse's father joined the Navy as a chaplain, the same year Jesse was born.

“Growing up in the military was an adventure, as we moved to a new place about every three years,” Jesse remembered. “I was born in Beaufort, South Carolina. A few years later we moved to Yokosuka, Japan, during my father’s deployment for Operation Desert Storm.

We then returned to the States and lived in Los Angeles, San Diego, New Orleans, Yuma AZ, and Washington, D.C.” When Jesse was a junior and senior in high school, he spent his summers living in Chiang Mai, Thailand with a Thai family. The experiences he had during those summers led him to Bible College to study Cross Cultural Ministry.

He met his wife, Jessy, while he was in college, and a week after their wedding they moved to Thailand to work for the non-profit organization that his family started – Trinity International Missions. They lived there for about two years.

In Thailand Jesse and Jessy served as Communication Liaisons between supporting churches stateside and the ministries they worked with in Thailand. “We focused on photography and videography and captured the stories that were happening on the field,” Jesse explained. “I also had the opportunity to work for Overseas Missionary Fellowship (OMF) as their Southeast Asia Coordinator, handling all short-term missionary placements from countries all over the world.”

After a few years in Thailand, Jesse and Jessy felt that their time in Asia was coming to an end. At this time two amazing things happened - more windows of opportunity opened for their organization in Central and South America, and Jesse felt the call to do ministry in the Navy.

JESSE AND JESSY MCALEXANDER “One of the requirements for Navy Chaplaincy is a Master of Divinity degree,” Jesse said.

“One of the biggest parts of chaplaincy in the military is counseling. Therefore, I will be graduating this December with a Master of Divinity in Pastoral Counseling.”

During the time that Jesse was working on his master's degree, he needed and wanted to serve in a church. He was looking for a church to minister to at the same time the Detroit Christian Church was searching for a minister.

Jesse became the minister at the Detroit Christian Church in the summer of 2015 with the understanding that when his Master's Degree was finished, he would be enlisting in the United States Navy as a chaplain.

Following his brief sessions in Rhode Island and South Carolina, Jesse will complete two weeks of on-the-job training. Then the McAlexanders will find out where the Navy will send them for his first duty station.

“Chaplaincy in the Navy is unique in that chaplains serve not only with the Navy, but also with the Marine Corps and Coast Guard,” Jesse said.

“Though we do not know where we will be in one year or even ten years from now, we know God has already prepared the way. Our hope is to be used for God’s glory to serve men and women who have made the commitment to serve and defend the United States. Our goal is to provide support and counseling for sail-

>>>Detroit Christian Church will sponsor a farewell reception for Jesse and Jessy McAlexander Saturday, Oct. 14, 2-4 p.m., Free Press Coffee House, Pittsfield.

The public is invited.

ors, marines, and coastguardsmen, and encouragement to the military families.”

The Detroit Christian Church wishes Jesse and Jessy success in their endeavors. In order to provide a chance for those in the community to wish the McAlexanders well, the church is sponsoring an open house at the Free Press Coffee House (Jesse's favorite spot in Pike County) on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 2-4 p.m.

Jesse and Jessy say they will take with them some fond memories of Pike County.

“We have enjoyed getting to know so many people inside and outside of Detroit Christian Church. We have learned so much and will treasure the relationships that have been made. We pray that seeds have been planted through our ministry here in Pike County.”

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The legacy of your service lives on in these memorials, Grandpa!

Our View TOURISM IN PIKE

Harpole project creating opportunities for many It’s now three weeks in a row of good news for Pike County.

And with you and the rest of my family back home in Pike County!

First it was the ground-breaking for the new Ace Hardware Store in Pittsfield. Then came word of a major expansion for the Helen Harman Museum in Pleasant Hill.

This week, we’re taking in the happy news of a new venture for Heartland Lodge near Nebo.

Four luxury cabins are now under construction, the first of what owner Gary Harpole envisions as a new direction in tourism and development for Pike.

Harpole is a businessmen deserving a careful listen when he speaks. From the original lodge riding the wave of deer hunting enthusiasm in the area, he has expanded into a variety of other markets, lately catering to a growing number of individuals who enjoy experiencing the outdoors on a four-wheeler.

Now with his cabin development, Harpole hopes to bring visitors to our calm and lovely landscape for, not just getaway weekend, but entire weeks at a time.

And here’s where we all need to get on board.

Harpole wants the local community to roll out the welcome mat, encouraging his cabin visitors to return and perhaps invest in the area.

He envisions local entrepreneurs partnering with the cabin project to provide services for these visiting tourists. Think of vacations you’ve taken and the purchases you have made. These are the sorts of offerings which Harpole says his visitors will be wanting.

Harpole really hits the nail on the head when he says that Pike County is most successful when it capitalizes on its natural gifts, specifically the peace and scenic beauty of our location.

“We need to use what God has given us,” Harpole said.

To which we can only reply, “Amen.”

This Week's

Poll Question Week of October 11, 2017

Pike County veterans are Q: Many taking the Honor Flight this

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

October is H.C.E month

I was asked “What is H.C.E. ?” The following two excerpts are the answer to the question.

In the 1982 Pike County Homemakers Recipe book is a brief history of how the Home and Community education group got started.

Quoted from the book, “Early in 1937, the Farm Bureau Program planning committee included in their plans an Extension Program for rural women. In November,1937, one woman from each town-

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he people of Illinois are unfortunately all too familiar with high taxes and the burden they put on families and our local businesses. At the federal level things are nearly as bad, with a tax code that is over 74,000 pages long and filled with loopholes. This long and complex tax code only benefits the wealthy and special interests, which is why Republicans are determined to pass real comprehensive tax reform that puts our middle class first.

Our framework put forth last week delivers on our promise to make

a tax code that works for everyday Americans. By increasing the standard deduction for individuals to $12,000 and to $24,000 for families, many will see the amount of their income subject to taxation drop dramatically.

Beyond that, we are proposing simplifying the tax brackets by having only three (12%, 25%, and 35%) compared to the seven brackets we currently have. This change will make it much easier for Americans to know what their tax rate is, and mean that workers will not have to worry about

frequent jumps in their tax rate as their salary increases.

For families, we would also significantly increase the child tax credit, and increase the income level at which it begins to phase out, allowing many more middle class families to receive the relief. Overall, an evaluation of these proposals earlier this year estimated that the median Illinois family would save over $5,000 in taxes every year under our plan.

Not only will American workers be able to keep more of their paychecks under our frame-

work, but small businesses will see their lowest tax rate since the 1930’s.

I’ve met with small business owners all across our district from Manchester Tank in Quincy to Destihl Brewery in Bloomington-Normal, and they all agreed that a lower tax rate would mean more money to raise wages, invest in their business, and create more jobs.

President Reagan once said “you can’t be for big government, big taxes, and big bureaucracy and still be for the little guy.” It has been over 30 years since Con-

gress has passed true tax reform, and the time is now to fix our unfair system and get it working for the middle class again. As the committees take up our framework and begin to write the legislation, I will continue to meet and hear from local families and businesses as I advocate for a tax system that works for the --people of our district and creates a strong 21st century economy. n Darin LaHood represents the 18th Congressional District of Illinois.

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2. The fact that Pike raised all the money for this flight speaks well of the patriotism of our communities.

3. To all veterans, “Thank you for your service!”

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Last week's poll results In the aftermath of the horrific mass shooting in Las Vegas, many are asking how to better prevent incidents of gun violence.

A. Laws should be tightened making it extremely difficult to own guns.

67%

B. Guns are not the problem; it’s the people who own them.

Better screening is needed.

33%

C. In a free society, it’s a problem we’re going to have to accept.

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

The way we were, and are G

arrison Keillor has a gift for recalling the softer, warmer, quirky side of growing up in small-town America after World War II. And he is on target, but only in part.

Here is what I recall from my childhood back then in Lake Wobegon IL, a town of just 1,200.

Life was pretty good in my town for the expanding white middle class. Decent jobs were plentiful at nearby factories.

On hot summer evenings, sans AC of course, couples would sit on their front porch swings to catch a breeze and call out howdys to neighbors strolling by on the sidewalk, trying to do the same.

Saturdays just about every farm family came into our town’s bustling main street. Wives would do their marketing at one of the four groceries.

The men might slip down to Charley Hick’s barbershop underneath the post office to watch haircuts and spin lies from the rocking chairs. Or slip in the back door—never via the Main Street entrance—to have a beer at Harry Wilson’s Café, the one beer emporium in our conservative town.

Others sat in their cars, windows open, parked around the courthouse square, honking in applause to the municipal band’s

renditions of “Lady of Spain” and spirited Sousa marches. I was always last alto saxophone, no matter how many of us there were.

My early years—the kind Norman Rockwell could have drawn—revolved around family, school, church and Dad’s weekly newspaper. I helped out there by running the clanking, cranky Linotype machine, our version of high tech.

But there was a darker side, as well.

Whites were still lynching blacks in the South “for not knowing their place.”

My older brother died at age five of kidney problems, which would be easily resolved today; Mother never really recovered.

Mothers also lived in horror that their children would contract the dreaded polio, scourge of the earth then.

And I recall my older sister telling of her new, quite good high school Spanish teacher. Soon after his arrival, it was learned, or thought, that he was a homosexual; we used to say “queer.”

Dad was among the leading men of the community who quickly drove the teacher out of town, “to protect our young.”

Divorce was unusual then, though I’m sure many couples

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munity.

“H-We support the Home and the whole family.” ‘’C-We support the communities we live in.”

“E-We encourage our member with education.”

We are affiliated with the University of Illinois and receive programs, speakers and lessons on all of the areas in our busy lives as homemakers.

Come join us in H.C.E. Local leaders in the townships can be reached by contacting the Extension Office at 217285-5543.

ANN FERGUSON Pittsfield, Ill.

In support of tax reform

1. I know someone who is taking this flight.

Timothy F. Campbell

ers Extension Association to reflect the educational partnership with Cooperative Extension service. There was a person known as the Advisor.

Helen Hackman had that title for 35 years. Cheryl Bielema and Darlene Schroeder assumed that role in later years.”

The second excerpt is from our State Group, I.A.H.C.E, Illinois Association for Home and Community Education.

Our mission statement is The I.A.H.C.E enhances the lives of individuals and families through quality educational program and experiences encouraging responsible leadership and service to the com-

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ship was asked to meet with Miss Louise Chase from the Home Economics Extension Department. At that time, it was decided to have a countywide meeting on January 4,1938.”

“At this meeting, Mrs. Kathryn VanAken was the guest speaker. Eighty six women were present. Mrs. Edna Flick made a motion that Pike County organize a Home Bureau. The county was divided so each membership chairman had several townships. In October, 1938, the Home Bureau of Pike County was formed.”

“In 1968, the name was changed to the Homemak-

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suffered miserable lives together.

As most women were at home, not working, they had no escape, no place to go, for them and their children.

Today, in addition to the marvelous advances in health care and the new digital technologies, the biggest changes, it seems to me, have been the loss of goodpaying jobs and the breakdown of the intact family.

What to do?

I fear the good-paying jobs for the unskilled are gone. And soon even jobs for many white-collar workers will be lost forever to artificial intelligence.

In an earlier column (go to jimnowlan.com for an archive of columns), I call for “American service credits”—modest government compensation for un- or underemployed workers in return for performing valuable volunteer work, to supplement their income. Better than welfare.

As for the breakdown of the intact family, I recall a teacher from my early era saying that if a child in her class came from a broken family, it was so unusual as to be remarked upon; today it is commonplace.

A school social worker told me not long ago that of the 60 youngsters at her alternative

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school for problems kids—out here in rural Illinois—only one(!) came from an intact family.

So, we must figure out how to encourage young women to delay and limit the number of children they have before becoming secure enough to rear them in a positive way.

Readers of a draft of this column tell me the idea of mine is way too harsh: Since government is becoming Dad to so many children in my white community, I think society has a right to impose some tough love.

Because, for a low-skilled single mother, having more than one child is almost a death sentence for ever living independently.

So, after a child is born and a single mother may need government assistance, she would have options—go on the dole, or not.

But if she wishes to do so, she must in return wear a long-term birth control patch. I welcome better ideas.

Life is a struggle for all of us, always will be. And tough choices are required. n Jim Nowlan is a former state legislator and former senior fellow at the Institute of Government and Public Affairs at the University of Illinois.

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The Coonridge Digest: Freida Marie Crump

Facing up to fall vegetables Greetings from the Ridge It all started when Henry Willis found George Washington sitting in his pumpkin patch. Actually, it was just George’s head. In fact, it was a pumpkin that looked for all the world like our first president.

As a lark, Henry brought George’s head to the church’s fall bazaar sometime back in the early 1960’s and the uncanny likeness made such a hit that the practice of high profile produce has become an annual autumn Coonridge tradition.

Right there amid the rows of jellies, jams, pies, and quilts we have a special category, “Famous Garden Heads.”

Some studies use social barometers such as women’s skirt length and colors of automobiles to mark the nation’s mood over the decades. In Coonridge the social and political climate can be plotted in pumpkins, squashes, gourds and occasionally a stray carrot or potato.

I’ll be the first to admit that some of the vegetable submissions take a great deal of imagination to match up with their namesakes. I’ve seen pumpkins labeled “Ronald Reagan” and “Ulysses Grant” that look like nothing except, well, pumpkins. But someone in the midst of the strangely labeled produce you’ll find a genuine winner. This year’s submis-

sions seemed to be a cut above average.

Perhaps it’s the fact that a recent Commander in Chief has been blessed with a pronounced set of ears, but Obama gourds seemed to rule the field this season.

In fact, this was the most gourds we’ve had displayed since Lyndon Johnson and his prominent proboscis left office.

Marge Lehrer was to make a grand entrance with her Sarah Palin pumpkin then at the last minute she decided to withdraw her entry. Then recanted and decided to bring it but finally dropped the pumpkin from the race.

Word around town has it that there were a large number of Chris Christie pumpkins being readied for the bazaar.

Being of portly frame myself I was not happy to hear this and was thus relieved when the full-sized governor dropped out of the race since he’s the first presidential candidate in years that appealed a bit to both Herb and I. They always put the Famous Heads exhibit right by the front door to draw folks in off the street and this year the practice proved somewhat of a disaster. The Rick Perry, Newt Gingrich, and Mitt Romney entries were sitting side by side and when the wind blew in the door their labels went flying. No one at the bazaar could figure out which was which.

Matt Simmons insisted on placing

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ome studies use social barometers such as women’s skirt length and colors of automobiles to mark the nation’s mood over the decades. In Coonridge the social and political climate can be plotted in pumpkins, squashes, gourds and occasionally a stray carrot or potato. his Ron Paul cucumber on the far side of the room, far away from the rest of the produce so when the judges came by they missed him entirely.

I’m never sure whether the folks who bring in these so-called likenesses are supporters of the candidates or if they mean to detract from the famous figures’ reputation. Two ladies brought in opposing Michele Bachmann vegetables, one a gourd and the other a tomato. I didn’t vote for either of these Bachmann’s. It seemed like whenever someone turned the gourd or tomato around it would resemble something else.

Frankly, the whole thing made me yearn for the days of Hubert Humphrey.

Happy Hubert was so easy to depict in produce. We just don’t get the quality of rotund presidential candidates that we used to. (See “Christie,” above.) Then there’s a whole string of presidents whose

facial features simply aren’t distinctive enough to find in any pumpkin patch. I never saw a Kennedy squash or a Carter kumquat. Charlie Ervin once brought a dandy Bob Dole eggplant but by the end of the bazaar it had flattened out on the bottom ….a real disappointment.

The winner this year was somewhat of a fluke. The judges spent a good many minutes considering the various entries and we all supposed that it would come down to either the Obama gourd and the Romney rutabaga, but some joker had sneakily slapped a label on a row on nondescript potatoes and that entry won. He’d labeled it simply, “Congress.”

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

50 YEARS AGO: HIGBEE HOUSE TORN DOWN 150 Years Ago Oct. 10, 1867 It has been currently reported in Pittsfield, during the past few days, that Mrs. Abraham Lincoln was in New York trying to sell a large quantity of wearing apparel and jewelry in order to replenish a nearly exhausted purse.

Thanks to Prof. Richter and the members of the band for a serenade Monday night of last week. It is unnecessary to state that the music was excellent and the stillness of the night added much to its sweetness.

The Pittsfield school is now fairly organized and under good headway under the supervision of Prof. J. Pike assisted by an able corps of teachers. Many students are in attendance from abroad and application is being daily made for entry into the high school and grammar department.

Let no Democrat in this broad birthright of liberty forget his duty when the hour comes. Let him remember the thug-like outrages that were heaped upon him during the four years of Jacobin (Republican) rule.

Either from innate meanness or a desire to gain a little notoriety for his sickly sheet, the editor of the Old Flag has permitted the dirty dog, who furnishes the very small amount of brains connected with the establishment to make a very mean personal attack on us (Pike County Democrat).

The nominal editor and writer of the article in question (who when not in the calaboose ekes out a precarious existence in our midst, as a jackleg lawyer, by scribbling for that sheet) may have his former histories ventilated. We will hire someone to do it. It will be too dirty a

subject for us to handle.

125 Years Ago Oct. 12, 1892 We are now praying for rain just as much as we prayed for dry weather last spring. The oldest inhabitants never saw it so dusty at this time of year.

Persimmons, pecans and pawpaws are now ripe and are attracting many people to the river bottom.

The cold northwest winds of the last few days came whistling around the corner and asked the boys what they had done with their summer wages. The first ice appeared Sunday morning.

After one month’s trial the Pittsfield school is doing excellent work, with an enrollment of 600. The high school alone numbers 150 with 38 tuition pupils.

Who says Derry Township is not patriotic? It took Ed Davis but a little while to collect the necessary means for the purchase of a nice flag for the El Dara school. Long may she wave.

The frame of the new church at Summer Hill is up and the work progresses rapidly.

Rev. McLaughlin, who took such interest in building a Methodist church in Nebo, and who furnished the money without interest, died at his home in Winchester recently. This is a sad blow to the church people here, who were to some extent guided by his counsel.

Members of the People’s party made an outrageous attempt to break up a meeting of Democrats at Franklin school one night last week.

A fight nearly occurred, and the meeting was only held by the determined bravery of the speakers and their friends.

100 Years Ago Oct. 10, 1917 The frost last Friday and Monday night did quite a lot of damage to the late planted corn. Farmers are busy doing all kinds of work, some are cutting corn, some are attending to their bean crop, some are digging potatoes, and all these little chores preparatory to the coming winter.

The Pittsfield board of education met Monday. The superintendent’s report showed an enrollment of 600 pupils; of this amount 175 are in the C. L. Higbee high school.

There are 65 tuition pupils.

El Dara is to have an accredited high school with a two year course. The school board has put in another teacher, Miss Grace Taylor.

This will enable Prof. Murphy to give all his time to the high school.

Perry Rush of Detroit has purchased the Ben Rowland house on Clarksville Road for $3750.

Corn cutters are asking and getting 20 and 25 cents per shock, and the huskers are holding out for all the way from 6 to 10 cents per bushel, and we presume they will get it, along with the high cost of everything else.

We’re perfectly willing to support the war effort with a meatless day and a wheatless day, but darned if we don’t draw the line at an eatless day.

Thirty-six more Pike County boys went away Thursday afternoon to help make the United States safe for women and children. They listened to an address by the Hon. George C. Weaver that had the right ring to it. The mothers, wives, sisters and sweethearts cried, as they always will when the boys go away to war. And some of the men cried, too. Thank God—we

are not a nation of stoics.

Rally day at the Detroit Methodist Church was a success from every point of view. The attendance at Sunday school was 178 and the collection was $10.65.

75 Years Ago Oct. 14, 1942 Citizens of Griggsville, who have been working on the committee to sell sufficient stock to organize a bank there, have met with success, and it now seems likely that a national bank will be established there soon.

The Pittsfield Hardware store is being moved from its location on the north side of the square to the room formerly occupied by the Allen Pharmacy on the west side.

The Summer Hill school children have collected 2,350 pounds of junk the past week, and some more was brought in after the load was weighed.

The patriotic auction held at Toll Gate school last Friday evening was well attended, although tire rationing kept folks from a distance away. The proceeds from the auction and defense stamp sale totaled $225.

The annual football game between Pittsfield and Pleasant Hill high schools was played at Pleasant Hill Friday afternoon and ended in a 12-12 deadlock, neither team being able to score an extra point after touchdowns.

The ninth annual meeting of the Mississippi Valley Division of the Illinois Education Association will be held in the Quincy Senior high school auditorium Thursday ad Friday, Oct. 15-16. More than 1,200 teachers from the four counties of this division—Pike, Adams, Hancock and Schuyler—will attend the meeting.

Girls’ physical education

at Higbee is concentrating on tumbling. In these trying days we should all keep physically fit.

50 Years Ago Oct. 11, 1967 The historic Higbee house, occupied by the Chauncey and Harry Higbee families, was torn down Monday to clear the site for a new Spurgeon store to be erected on the site. The Pike County Historical Society tried to save the Pittsfield landmark, but the money was never raised to purchase the home and convert it to a museum.

Pittsfield Lodge No. 790 EF & AM has approved the purchase of the former St. Stephens Episcopal Church at the corner of West Fayette and Memorial streets. It is one of the oldest original church buildings still standing in Pittsfield, but services have not been held there for more than a year. Most local Episcopalians now attend St. James in Griggsville.

Last week 45 girls in three home economics classes taught by Mrs. Joann Sealock at Pittsfield High School completed sewing 55 ditty bags, which will be filled with toilet articles, pens, and other useful items. The bags will be distributed at Christmas to men in uniform stationed in Vietnam and elsewhere. Griggsville FHA also participated, making 45 bags.

Ellen Borrowman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Borrowman of Nebo, has received a letter of commendation for being among the 40,000 students across the nation who scored in the upper 2% on the National Merit Scholarship qualifying test.

25 Years Ago Oct. 7, 1992 Illinois Comptroller Dawn

Clark Netsch was the main speaker as about 500 Democrats rallied for the annual fall dinner in the Pittsfield High school gym Saturday night. “We are about to install a Democrat in the White House after all these years,” she said, noting that polls give Bill Clinton the edge over President George Bush.

Republican Kirby Hobbs and 7 Democrats were featured in the Pike Press. The Democrats were Harry Wright, Jim Sanderson, Paul “Bob” Collard, Don Apps, Sr., Terrill Belford, Elaine Hoaglin and Harold Booth.

The Pittsfield Church of the Nazarene will double in size when its new sanctuary and church offices are completed by spring, 1993. A ground-breaking ceremony will be held at 11:30 a.m.

Sunday, Oct. 11.

10 Years Ago Oct. 10, 2007 A life chain was held Sunday afternoon on the south side of the Pike County Courthouse to show support for the value of all human life.

Lindsey Smith, daughter of Mike and Cathy Smith of Pittsfield, is featured in an exhibit in a display in the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. She is featured in a women in agriculture display that is part of an exhibit on the farming industry, named the “Farm Tech exhibit.”

Dane Feenstra will participate in the Monmouth College Marching Band this fall, and he will be part of the college’s 2007-2008 big band orchestra. He is the son of Darwin and Lisa Feenstra, and a freshman biology major.

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

Guest Column: By Roger Campbell

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decade or so back in time, MIT student, Amal Doral, threw a much publicized party he hoped would be one for all the ages. He sponsored the first, and probably the last, Time Traveler Convention at the Boston campus.

“The chance that anybody shows up is small, but if it happens it will be one of the biggest events in human history,” said Mr. Doral. And to entice those traveling back from the future, he offered dip and chips for all. Cashing in on this free lunch, however, required proof of true time traveler status: Doral told takers to bring something like a cure for cancer or a future sports almanac. No surprise – no one from the future showed up.

Actually, we’re all time travelers; but we’re traveling through time to the future, rather than back from it carrying informa-

Calling all time travelers tion about scientific breakthroughs or the names of sports winners in advance to pad the pockets of gamblers today.

Time’s great value is stressed in a number of Bible texts but the Psalmist seems to have been the most conscious of using it wisely, writing, “Lord make me to know my end and what is the measure of my days” (Psalm 39:4). He also saw the value of investing time wisely; praying, “So teach us to number our days that we may apply our hearts to wisdom” (Psalm 90:12) New Testament writers also gave great attention to time. James stressed the brevity of life by comparing its length to a vapor that appears for a short time and then vanishes away. Peter pointed out the mystery of time by explaining that to our Lord one day is as a thousand years and a thousand years as one day (2 Peter 3:8).

Time is priceless.

A dying queen is said to have cried, “Millions in money for an inch of time.”

Each of us is allotted a certain amount of time with part of it already spent. How then shall we use what remains.

How do you want to use it?

How many of your remaining hours do you intend to spend in a negative, critical grumbling mood?

Is this a needless question?

Perhaps not.

You may secretly enjoy being down or down on others because of the attention it brings from other complainers who know that you will gladly furnish them plenty of moaning material. After a meeting with you, they will have griping grist for weeks to come.

Thankfully, there is a better way to live.

We can seize each pleasant moment and squeeze out every ounce of joy it contains.

In his helpful, bestselling, book, “How to Win over Worry,” John Edmund Haggai says: “Give every moment your all. Give your entire attention to the work at hand, the person with whom you are talking or dealing. The Lord grants us time only in the quantity that we can use it—one moment at a time.”

And in a return to the Psalms, time travelers may discover the best advice of all: “This is the day which the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24). n Roger Campbell was an author, a broadcaster and columnist who was a pastor for 22 years. Contact us at rcministry@ameritech.net

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Obituaries

John Wood Community College will offer the next session of GED prep classes in Quincy, Mt. Sterling and Pittsfield starting Oct. 16. The classes are offered through the JWCC Adult Education program, which helps students prepare for the high school equivalency GED test. The program also provides assistance with career planning and job skills.

The eight-week classes meet in Quincy from 9 a.m.

Howdeshell of Little Rock, AR., numerous nieces and nephews, extended family members and many friends.

Patsy was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Victoria Wintjen Tellez and by two grandsons, Jeremy Wintjen and Billy Tellez.

Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 13 at 11 a.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill conducted by Pastor JoAnn Ruff. Burial will follow at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services.

Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church or to Washington County Hospital Extended Care.

Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is handling the arrangements.

to noon, Monday through Thursdays, or 5-8 p.m.

Monday through Thursday evenings. Classes are held at the Kinscherff Learning Center, located on 122 N 5th Street.

Pittsfield classes meet from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the JWCC Southeast Education Center, located at 39637 260th Avenue in Pittsfield, and Mt. Sterling classes meet from 5-8 p.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays at

Obituaries Melissa ‘Missy’ Mize

Melissa A. “Missy” Mize, 61, of Quincy, died at 3:50 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017.

Cremation has been accorded to Missy.

Services will be private.

Arrangements are in the care of Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson Funeral Home.

Richard Robertson Richard O. Robertson, 74, of Barry died Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017 in his home.

Graveside services were held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 10 at the Kinderhook Cemetery with Mike Malone officiating. Military rites were accorded by the Barry American Legion Post #

222. Family and friends were invited to attend the service. In lieu of flowers, donate to your choice of charity. Online condolences may be left at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home in Barry is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Johnson Mary Belle Johnson, 82, of Pittsfield died Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017 at her home.

No services are planned at this time, however, a celebration of her life will be held at a later date and her ashes will be interred

Rose Clendenny Rose Clendenny, 85, of Pittsfield passed away Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017 at Liberty Village in Pittsfield.

She was born March 5, 1932 in Pearl to Dola and Zula Ottwell Wheeler. She married Edward Clendenny Jan. 29, 1949 in Hardin and he preceded her in death Oct. 10, 1975.

Rose was a former member of the Bee Creek Church of Christ and was a 1949 graduate of Pearl High School. While raising her children, she worked at Donohoo’s Restaurant in Pearl, as well as Brown Shoe Factory in Pittsfield and Capitol Records in Jacksonville. Rose then went to work as a barge cook for River Ways, where she received several Safety Rewards. She also worked for Norman Brothers, and then retired with ACBL. While working on the barge, she would ride the Mississippi River from St. Paul to New Orleans and the Illinois River from Grafton to Chicago. Rose enjoyed making quilts and baskets, and loved to sew.

She made a lot of her children’s clothes when they were growing up, and also taught her daughter’s how to sew. Rose also liked to crochet and read, usually reading two or three books each day. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was known to many people as “Grandma Rose.”

She is survived by two sons, Mike (Angie) Clendenny of Bloomington and Jim (Kathy) Clendenny of Franklin; four daughters, Jerry Sue Clendenny of Pittsfield, Mecca Rose (Jim) Rainey of Quincy, Rebecca Deters

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JWCC plans GED classes

Patsy Wintjen

Patsy M. Wintjen, 85, of East Alton, departed this life Friday, Oct. 6, 2017 at Washington County Hospital Extended Care in Nashville.

Patsy was born April 16, 1932 in Hamburg, a daughter of Marlin Jesse “Mark” and Blanche A. Guthrie Howdeshell. She was united in marriage to Bill Wintjen Aug. 6, 1949 and he survives.

Patsy loved her family and her church. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in East Alton and many of the church groups, including the Quilters. She loved playing pinochle, hosting family holidays and visiting her parents in Calhoun County.

Survivors include her husband of 68 years, Bill Wintjen of Breese, two children, Rebecca (Kevin) Rench of Nashville and Mark (Rebecca) Wintjen of Yukon, OK., four grandchildren, Elyse Rench of O’Fallon, Ryan (Bridgette) Wintjen of Yukon, OK., Rebecca (Phillip) Belding of Corpus Christi, TX. and Della Tellez of Tempe, AZ., seven great grandchildren, Victoria and Alex Belding, Odin and Alyssa Tellez, Nathaniel “Nate” Wintjen and Adrian and Darrien Tellez, two brothers, Rich (Marie) Howdeshell of Austin, CO and Barry (Jean)

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at Fairmont Cemetery in Denver, CO. Memorials are suggested to Grace Baptist Church in Pittsfield. Online condolences may be left at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Students are required to attend an orientation session prior to beginning class.

The orientation session for morning classes in Quincy will be held on Friday, Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Kinscherff Learning Center. All other orientation sessions will be held the first day of class.

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Classes are free but require registration. To register, contact Monica Foster, coordinator of adult education, at 217.641.4962.

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She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edward Clendenny; three brothers, Homer Wheeler, Lee Wheeler, and Carl Wheeler; two sisters, Ruth Wheeler and Edith Abbott; and a great grandson, Joseph Roth in 2009.

Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 9 at 12 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Pastor Calvin Warpula officiating. Burial was held at Summit Grove Cemetery in Kampsville. Visitation was held prior to the service Monday, Oct. 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Summit Grove Cemetery, Kampsville or Miller Cemetery, Pearl.

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

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Visitors brighten her week Happy Birthday to Cory Damon, whose birthday was Sunday, Oct. 8. He is the son of Judy and the late Gene Damon.

Happy Birthday from Gran.

Also Happy Birthday to Brother Knipmeyer whose birthday was Monday, Oct. 9.

He is the minister at my church in Bowling Green, Mo. Happy Birthday, Brother Knipmeyer.

I got to see Debbie Reed while she was here visiting.

She, her parents, Richard and Gloria Reed and Judy Damon stopped by my house Monday morning. She goes back to California this week.

Congratulations to Nathan Pence who got engaged. The wedding will be next year sometime. Congratulations from Grandma.

Ronnie Pence, my late husband’s nephew, from Nevada, Mo., stopped by to see me last

By FRANCES PENCE 217-242-3511 week and stayed three hours.

I was sure glad to see him. He hadn’t been here for a long time and I was tickled to get to visit with him.

That’s all for this week. Have a good one and God Bless!

Milton

Milton Christian Church hayride Oct. 18 Detroit Methodist Church Lord’s Acre Sale will be Saturday, Oct. 14 at the Detroit Town Hall. Supper is at 5 p.m. with take out available. Meal price is by donation. The auction begins at 7 p.m.

The community hay ride sponsored by the Milton Christian Church is fast

approaching. Mark your calendars for the family event, Sunday Oct. 18. If you wish to join the wagon ride to the river, the wagons leave the church parking lot at 5 p.m. or you can join us for hot dogs and smores at the river. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.

The Pebbles-Rush reunion

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By KARRIE SPANN 217-723-4262 will be Sunday, Oct. 29 at the Detroit Town Hall. Potluck dinner will begin at 12:30 p.m.

Bring your own table service.

Drinks will be provided.

use help decorating the gym and running the games. Due to my accident, I won’t be able to help as much as normal so we could use some volunteers.

We still need help for color drive in the fish stand, welcome booth & the benefit yard sale for the gym. Let us know when you can help.

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meeting will be on Oct. 26.

Please plan to attend we need to vote for officers and finalize details for the Halloween Carnival.

Congrats to Derek and Kylee Hasten During the Fall Color Drive (October 21-22), the Skinner House will once again be selling homemade apple dumplings on Saturday morning of the drive. The Skinner house will open at 8 a.m. and the dumplings usually sell out quickly! You can reserve a pan by calling Linda Patton at 833-2685. A pan of six is $20. Individual dumplings are $3.50.

A big congratulations goes to Griggsville-Perry Middle School student Tate Kunzeman who was selected to the 2017 eight grade boys Lenz Field

All-State Baseball Showcase!

We are proud of you, Tate!

The Griggsville fire department were called out after gusty winds brought down a sizable limb onto an electrical wire on Washington Street last Saturday.

Congratulations to Derek and Kylee Hasten of rural Griggsville on the birth of their new daughter, Maggie James Hasten. Maggie was born on October 3, weighing seven pounds and eleven ounces.

She was nineteen and onefourth inches long. She was welcomed home by her sisters

Houglands celebrate five generations

Great-grandma Peggy Marshall, Grandma Chasity Myers, Mama Kendra Ferebee holding baby Lexa and Rae Ferebee, all of the Burns, Tenn. area, and Great-great grandpa Jerry and great great grandma Marilyn Hougland of Pleasant Hill, all celebrated five generations recently. Lexa is at least the seventh generation of being the oldest girl in each generation.

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Preparing for Halloween Carnival Folks it is that time of year again. The Halloween carnival is on Friday, Oct. 27 doors open at 6:30.

I am asking for some help with door prizes, cakes for the cake walk, candy, decorations as all ours got wet so we are starting from scratch. If you can help let me know.

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On Sunday, Oct. 1 at 7:40 p.m., a girl was born to Braden Smith and Autumn Clendenny of Pleasant Hill.

On Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 12:27 p.m., a girl was born to Derek and Kylee Hasten of Griggsville.

On Thursday, Oct. 5 at 11:49 a.m., a boy was born to Adam and Kenna DeFina of Pittsfield.

On Friday, Oct. 6 at 7:42 a.m., a boy was born to Kenny Lowe and Brittany Norris of Pittsfield.

On Friday, Oct. 6 at 9:57 p.m., a boy was born to Aaron Grimsley and Stephanie Fulmer of Pittsfield.

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THANK YOU A big thank you goes out to all who donated to the Lady Wolves Volley For Hope silent auction and door prizes. Thank you, too, to those who helped monitor the auction, draw names and make sure everyone got them. I would also like to thank Jessica Stephenson for organizing those volunteers. It’s a wonderful event for a wonderful cause. Thanks to everyone who came to the game and supported this event.

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and other area news Fish fry at senior center Thursday, Oct. 12 “Hide not your talents.

They for use were made.

What’s a sundial in the shade?”

Poor Richard’s Almanac Timothy Blacketer of the Air Force and also the son of Wanda and Carl Blacketer has been stationed in Iraq for the past six months. He is heading home to the United States of America. Thank you for your service, Timothy!!

This Thursday evening, Oct.12, will be the fish fry monthly fundraiser at the Pike County Senior Center in Pittsfield from 4:30-6:30 p.m. which includes buffalo or catfish, sides, dessert, and a drink. Come out to the Pike County Senior Center and enjoy a delicious meal Thursday.

This coming Monday, Oct. 16, the Pleasant Hill Senior Center is hosting a bonfire at the home of Jerry and Marilyn Hoaglin where everyone will enjoy roasting hot dogs and marshmallows and plenty of fellowship. Everyone is welcome to attend.

In just a few weeks, the United States Navy will gain a new chaplain, but a local congregation will be saying goodbye to their minister.

Jesse McAlexander, who has been the minister at Detroit Christian Church for just over two years, will be graduating from Lincoln Christian University in December.

Soon after he will report to the United States Navy in Newport, R.I., for officer candidate school and then transfer to chaplain school in Fort Jackson, S. C. Jesse became the minister at the Detroit Christian Church in the summer of 2015 with the understanding that when his master’s degree was finished, he would be enlisting in the United States Navy as a chaplain. The Detroit Christian Church wishes Jesse and Jessy success in their endeavors.

In order to provide a chance for those in the community to wish the McAlexanders well, the church is sponsoring an open house at the Free Press Coffee House (Jesse’s favorite

spot in Pike County) Saturday, Oct. 14 from 2-4 p.m.

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

Birthdays and anniversaries for this week: Oct. 11 -- Sheila and John Kroeschel, Oct. 12 -- Phylla Pearson, Oct. 13 -- Bryan Brown, Gloria Castleberry, Oct. 14 -- Dennis Neese, Joey and Karen Fesler, Linda and Jim Girard, Oct. 15 -- Joyce Abney, Starla Lewis, Marlene and Jim Craig Oct. 16 -- Harry Wright, Carol and Terry Beck, Oct. 17 -- Norman Shaw, Jenny Liebrecht, Mark and Lisa Welch. Prayer request list:April Myers, Bob Garner, Byron Wankel, Brother Joe Gammon, Christine Henthorn, Connie McFall, Dianna Ruble, Emma Burrows, Ed Thomas, Frances, Larson, Joann Myers, Jack Kirk, Jerry Gully, Josh Bennett, Kaitlyn Fletcher, Larry Armistead, Mark Welch, Mike Peters, Mary Crane,Patty Flowers, Pastor Gary Dice, Rachel Burrows, Richard Kindle, Radar Grim, Roger Robbins, Roger Bonnett, Roger Woods, Sue Yackley, Steve Manker, Ted Waddell, Tom Barger, Valerie, Cooper, Wayne Robbins, several unspoken requests, and President Trump and God’s guidance in all his many decisions he makes in behalf of our country and our military and the United States of America.

“Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things. But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit such things. And thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them which do such things, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God?” Romans 2:1-3 May God continue to bless you with His guidance, His love, His mercy, and His for-

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giveness. God is forever with us.

Trivia questions for this week: 1. Which breed of dog has the best eye sight?

2. How many verses are in the King James Version of the Bible?

3. How many stomachs does a cow have?

4. Which is taller, the Empire State Building or the Eiffel Tower?

5. What is the human brain 80 percent made of?

Low impact exercise class take place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 11a.m. at the Findley Place Apartments on Jefferson Street in Pittsfield in the common area. These are totally free and everyone is welcome to attend. Give it a whirl! You might like it and the fellowship is great.

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

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

East Pike Lending Library is the place to be Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 1p.m. 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.

Start stocking up for your winter reading. Can’t get out of the house because of icy roads, but you can stay in and read a good book. Encourage Everyone To Read!

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Berry Farm achieves sesquicentennial status

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Margaret Berry Levy always knew her family home qualified for centennial status but never realized its full history until research showed the farm had been in the Berry Family more than 150 years, making it a sesquicentennial farm.

To qualify for a sesquicentennial farm, the agricultural property must be owned by a straight or collateral line of descendants for at least 150 years.

The Berry Farm, up Six Mile Road off of Rt. 96 near Pleasant Hill, was awarded the official designation by the Illinois Department of Agriculture last month.

“I had a copy of the application and was digging through family history,” Levy said. “Then a cousin in Chicago found tax receipts showing my great-grandfather was paying taxes on the property in 1841.”

A date that shows the property being transferred to Willis F. Berry, Margaret and her sister Mary Elizabeth Berry Walch of Omaha, Neb, great-grandfather, Wills F. Berry is actually dated 1850, but tax receipts show Willis Berry paid taxes on the property from 1841 to 1884.

“We wonder if he was buying the property over time,” Levy said. “There were different tax collectors whose last names include Cannon, Webster, Hemphill and Petty, all Pleasant Hill names.”

Levy knew that the farm was purchased from William Malloy and was originally 158 acres but has expanded to 409 acres today.

Even with the knowledge, other documents and the tax receipts, the Illinois Department of Agriculture requires a title company to sign off on the matter. Mike Hollahan, a Pittsfield attorney, handled the matter.

“Willis F. Berry was in Kentucky and moved to Missouri,” Levy said. “They didn’t like the idea of slavery and decided they would be better off in Illinois.”

The original home was a log cabin, further west than where the home of today sets.

“My grandfather John and his wife, Lizzie Briscoe Berry, built this house in 1917,” Levy said. “After my

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Willis F. Berry and his wife, America (or Americus,) the couple who originally purchased the Berry Farm.

Musgrave Angus receives second ranking Musgrave Angus, Griggsville, ranked as second largest in registering the most Angus beef cattle in Illinois with the American Angus Association® during fiscal year 2017, which ended Sept.

30, according to Allen Moczygemba, Association chief executive officer.

Angus breeders across the nation in 2017 registered 332,421 head of

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“These results underscore our members’ commitment to providing genetic solutions to the beef cattle industry.”

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Fire prevention and management tips during this harvest season

Bernie and Margaret Levy show off the outdoor sign designating their home as a sesquicentennial farm. The Berry stone was actually from an uncle’s residence but blends in so appropriately.

parents’ death, it sat unoccupied except when my sister or I would visit, from about 1990-2015.”

In 2015, Levy and her husband, Bernie, moved to the farm after retiring from their jobs in Stamford, Conn. Levy taught at the University of Connecticut and her husband worked for IBM, the computer giant. He also delivered Meals on Wheels for Catholic Charities and continues with that since moving to Illinois.

“Gerald Shonhart did the work on the house when we moved back,” Levy said. “He really knew old houses and knew how to make the new work work with the old.”

While the ownership of the farm has been proven, Levy still has questions about the property.

“There is a cornerstone in the barn that has the names J. Wackerman and JD. Lao___D etched on it,” she said. “We don’t know why those two names are on the stone. The middle part of the second name is unreadable.

We aren’t even sure what the

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name is.”

Levy is looking forward to Fall Color Drive weekend, when her sister will be visiting and will be able to see the sign issued by the Illinois Department of Agriculture with the official designation.

The Illinois Sesquicentennial Farms program has recognized farms since its inception in 2000.

Owners receive the outdoor signage display and a certificate signed by the governor and the director of agriculture. The family will also be recognized at Agricultural Day at the Illinois State Fair.

It’s always difficult to forecast weather, but if dry field conditions persist, potential for combine and field fires this fall will continue to be a problem. All it takes is a single high-temperature source in the engine area, or an overheated bearing to ignite dry plant material. During harvest periods with increased fire potential, fires cause millions of dollars in property damage including loss of machinery, crops, and time. Injuries to farm workers and firefighters are also an unfortunate outcome in some instances.

Modern, high-productivity combines are powerful machines; power means heat.

Fire cannot start without heat and fuel. You cannot remove the heat from the engine, hydraulics, and other hardworking systems, but you can remove the fuel source by keeping your combine clean.

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Check coolant and oil levels daily Check the pressurized oil supply line to the turbocharger for wear areas that rub and may start an oil leak.

Frequently blow leaves, chaff and plant material from the engine area with compressed air or a portable leaf blower. Doing this one last time at night is better than in the morning when dew may make it harder to blow residues off.

Remove plant materials wrapped on or near bearings, belts, or other moving parts.

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A combine belonging to John Hoover is one of several that has caught fire this fall amidst the dry conditions. No one was injured in the fire and North Pike and Griggsville firefighters were able to keep the fire from spreading into the crops.

or recessed areas near fuel tanks and lines.

Prior to fueling, wait 15 minutes to reduce the risk of a spill volatilizing and igniting.

Management tips: In case of fire, call 911 first, and then attack with fire extinguishers if it is safe to do so. Try to fight from the “black,” the area already burned; fire attack from areas with combustibles (stalks for example) is much riskier.

A fire can double in size in less than a minute. Burning embers blown downwind can spread a fire well beyond the control of your fire extinguishers in just seconds. Two ABC-type fire extinguishers are recommended: a smaller 10-pound unit in the cab and a larger 20-pound extinguisher at ground level

on the combine. Invert and shake the extinguishers once or twice a season to ensure machine vibrations don’t compact the powder inside.

A shovel to throw dirt can also help. Create an emergency plan: Fires may start from plant materials that have smoldered unnoticed for 15 to 30 minutes or more.

The ignition source for field fires may have been the earlier passing of a truck, tractor or combine. Flames aren’t apparent until additional oxygen is supplied, perhaps by a gust of wind. Harvest crews and neighbors may want to discuss a plan for emergency tillage of a firebreak should that option become advisable. Keep in mind that personal safety is more important than property loss.

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Region dodging pesky emerald ash borer

By ANNETTE MARSHALL Pike Press Since being discovered in Michigan in 2002, emerald ash borer, an invasive species from Asia, has been working its way across the country and destroying the nation’s ash trees in the process.

According to the website emeraldashborer.com, as of August 2017, the species has been confirmed in 31 states, as well as two Canadian provinces.

And while emerald ash borer is being found in nearly every county in Illinois, the Campbell Publications coverage area of Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Pike and Scott counties has seemed to avoid infestation, according to Scott Schirmer, Illinois Department of Agriculture Nursery and Northern Field Office Section Manager and State Plant Regulatory Official.

“I don’t know why your area has been kind of immune to it so far,” Schirmer said.

“We have Madison and Bond [counties] confirmed, we just confirmed Adams earlier this year. So we’ve got this gap between Adams and Madison, which would be Pike, Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Scott, Morgan, Macoupin, Montgomery.

“Whether there is some activity that hasn’t been reported, I’m not sure. We’re not actively out looking anymore since we deregulated,” Schirmer said.

Thought to have come into the United States through solid wood packing materials, such as pallets or crates, emerald ash borer was first discovered near Detroit in 2002. Upon arrival in the U.S., ash borer began sustaining populations in Michigan, and spread to neighboring states, most likely through the transport of infested firewood.

“Our best guess on how it got into Illinois was through

“Whether there is some activity that hasn’t been reported, I’m not sure. We’re not actively out looking anymore since we deregulated.”

Scott Schirmer

Illinois Department of Agriculture infested firewood coming from Michigan. We have a lot of people in the Chicago area that have lake houses or weekend houses in Michigan and guess that infested firewood from Michigan was brought here into Illinois,” Schirmer said.

To limit the spread of the invasive pest, Illinois put quarantine regulations into place in 2007 on moving firewood, but dropped them in October of 2015. “[It] had to do with the simple fact that we got up to 61 or 62 of our 102 counties that were positive, so we were over that 50 percent threshold,” Schirmer explained. “It had been pretty much confirmed north to south, east to west, aside from a few pockets here and there.

Knowing how widespread it was within Illinois and then the fact that we’re surrounded by other states that had deregulated, it seemed like the right thing to do at that time.”

While the area has seemed to be dodging emerald ash borer, Schirmer noted some tips that home and landowners could be on the look out for.

“It’s going to be general decline. The bugs and the exit holes are pretty hard to see from a distance, especially if you’re talking about a larger tree. So

Photo courtesy Illinois Department of Agriculture

This photo taken in 2008 shows the the telltale signs of emerald ash borer.

homeowners need to be aware of a general thinning of the canopy, premature yellowing in the fall, any kind of sign that the canopy or leaves may be smaller or thinner than normal, which kind of gives an indication that the tree is struggling to pump up water and nutrients to the canopy itself,” he said.

“Then what we call epicormic growth [happens], or what other folks call water sprouts.

So the tree will start to put out these little branches in areas where you wouldn’t expect them to come out, at branch junctures or around the trunk of the tree, which is an indication that the tree is otherwise struggling to get water and nutrients up to the canopy,” he continued.

Crown dieback, epicormic sprouting, bark splits and woodpecker feeding are all outward signs of emerald ash borer infestation. Additionally, bellshaped larvae, D-shaped emergence holes and S-shaped larval galleries may also be spotted, according to the University of Missouri Extension office.

An infestation is not necessarily a death sentence to a tree, with multiple options available for the average home or landowner to treat a tree. However,

Schirmer emphasized that the treatments are not curative, they only work to stop further decline.

“What’s dead in the tree is dead, and it won’t come back to life,” he said. So if your tree is 50 percent, 60 percent dead, it doesn’t make much sense to treat it, because it will remain dead, you’re only protecting what is still living. So we typically recommend to folks that if their tree is at 70-80 percent canopy retention, or above, that would be a good candidate to treat.”

For someone to treat an infested tree themselves, they would have to purchase a chemical from a garden center that comes in liquid concentrate or granules, and follow the directions accordingly. Schirmer recommends timing the treatment with a rain shower, since the chemical needs to be sufficiently watered in.

Professional treatments can also be applied through soil injections or through injections directly into the trunk of the tree. “Professional options are going to be better delivery systems where they can get down into the soil towards the roots of the tree, or directly injected into

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An adult emerald ash borer emerges from an ash tree.

the trunk,” Schirmer said.

Like most invasive species in the country, emerald ash borer doesn’t have a natural enemy in the U.S. to stop the spread of the species.

“The woodpeckers will really go after the larvae on heavily infested trees and often times we’ll see those trees kind of stripped,” Schirmer said.

“It almost looks like a bear scratched at it or a cat scratched at it, where all of the outer layer bark is pulled off down to the tighter layer bark underneath, and then the woodpeckers go crazy with the larvae but it’s not enough to keep them in control.”

Schirmer also mentioned that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has brought over some parasital aides from Asia and has introduced them in the U.S. for biological control. But he also said “that with most invasive insects or invasive species, there really is nothing native here that feeds on them or infects them from a disease standpoint that would knock them down or keep them under control.”

Anyone who suspects they have a tree infested with Emerald Ash Borer can report it to the Illinois Department

of Agriculture, a local USDA office, a local county Extension office, a local arborist, forester or public works department.

“We’re still taking calls and reports on any suspect trees, especially in some of those counties we haven’t found it and confirmed it in yet,” Schirmer said.

And even though the quarantine on moving firewood was dropped in 2015, Schirmer reiterated the importance of not moving firewood across state lines.

“Most homeowners aren’t involved in logging and industry can be regulated a whole lot easier than the general public.

An emphasis on not moving firewood, that’s going to be the best for residents and the general population to be able to help in not contributing to the artificial spread of this pest across state lines,” he said. “I always tell people, if they are planning a camping trip to Montana or Colorado, don’t plan on bringing firewood. You can always check with the state that you are going to, but I’m sure they would have regulations in place.

I’m positive they have regulations in place as far as bringing firewood from Illinois into other state.

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Desk stops by the old homeplace

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press A child’s roll top desk that once belong to Maxine Wells, daughter of Dr. R.P. Wells of Pleasant Hill, is on display in the Harman House Museum in Pleasant Hill, But not before it was returned to its first known residence.

“We summarize that Dr. Wells may have had the desk made for his daughter of maybe someone built it for him as payment for services,” Jerry Rodhouse, who recently spent 20 hours restoring the desk, said.

The desk sat in Dr. Wells’ house for an unknown number of years before being moved to Dr. Well’s daughter and her husband’s home, further to the west on Quincy Street.

“Maxine Wells married Arse (pronounced RC) Galloway,” Rodhouse said. “He was a plumber here in town.”

After both the Galloways died, the desk was put into an auction held at their home, probably around 1998, and Madaleme Clendenny Wills, attended the auction. She had just had a granddaughter and decided she wanted it for her.

“I saw that desk and knew I had to have it,” Wills said.

Wills took the desk home with her and disassembled it, in hopes of restoring it, but once the desk

was in pieces, she never continued the project. Only recently did she decide to do something with it.

“I called Jerry and told him I had it and it needed ‘some work,’” Wills said.

Rodhouse agreed to do the project and Wills took him the pieces.

“I was able to get it back together and even get the roll top to

“I saw that desk and knew I had to have it.”

Madaleme Clendenny Wills

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Purchased desk at auction work,” Rodhouse said. “I was able to use all the original nails except three. There are three nails in the desk that are not original.”

Rodhouse said the desk was made of white oak that had turned gray due to weathering but he was able to refinish it to its original luster.

“There were some busted pieces but the pieces were all there,” he said.

Wills wanted to loan the desk to the Harman House, but decided

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it would be a rarity to get a picture taken of the desk in the old Wells House on Quincy Street in Pleasant Hill.

The house is now owned by Michael and Sandra Thomas who were only too happy to oblige.

“When we bought the house, we moved some things around and found this child’s shoe,” Sandra Martin Thomas, said. “We don’t know if it was Maxine’s or not.”

The couple also found a deposit slip for $300 to be deposited in the Citizen’s Bank.

“Both items were in a wall,” Sandra Martin, said.

A child’s roll-top desk, believed to have belonged to the late Dr. R.P. Wells, visited the house of its first known origin last week.

Madaleme Clendenny Wills bought the desk at an auction and recently worked with Jerry Rodhouse to have it restored.

The desk is now on loan to the Harman House but stopped by the home of Michael and Sandra Thomas, who now live in the Wells home. In front, Marion Jones White, Harman House representative. In back, Michael Thomas, Madaleme Wills, Jerry Roadhouse and Sandra Thomas.

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The Lady Saukee volleyball team raised money for the oncology department at Illini Hospital. The check will be presented at a later date. Members of the team are front row, left to right: Chloe Walston, Morgan Puterbaugh, Josie Marable, Abigail Heavner. Back row, left to right: Abby Cox, Kate Hoover, Maddie Zumwalt, Maggie Marable, Kameron Smithers, Lilly Pepper.

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Elementary staff at Griggsville-Perry helped cheer Coach Pam VanWinkle at the Volley For Hope volleyball game at Griggsville-Perry Oct. 2. Left to right are: Jessica Bunch, Monique Hyde, Megan Butler, Holly Gresham and VanWinkle.

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Maya Kattleman, left, receives a hug from her father after he came up to receive a rose during the event. Team Impact asked all those fighting, in remission, or family who had lost someone to cancer to come down and accept a rose.

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Tucker Kunzeman, right, gives his Grandpa Larry Kunzeman a flower and card signed by all G-P Team Impact members. Larry was diagnosed with cancer in September. To the left of Larry is his wife, Nancy. Family members of Team Impact members were recoginzed at G-Ps Volley for Hope night held Oct. 2 in Griggsville.

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It was a beautiful day at the Hopewell Winery for their first ever Wine and Yoga event.

Twelve women participated as Wendy Smith, pictured far left, of Winchester instructed the class. Ten different wine options were available for the free glass provided with the class. Most chose the sweet cranberry wine or the new spiced apple slushies, perfect for fall. Hopewell Winery is owned by Jeremy Wombles of Pleasant Hill.

The benefits of including yoga in your exercise routine Yoga continues to grow in popularity. In a questionnaire administered every five years as part of the National Health Interview Survey, the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health and the National Center of Health Statistics found that the number of people practicing yoga increased dramatically between 2002 and 2012, when approximately 21 million adults acknowledged practicing yoga. That figure equated to nearly double the number of people who practiced yoga just 10 years earlier.

The almost meteoric rise in popularity of yoga can likely be traced to many factors, including a growing awareness among the general public regarding the impact a healthy lifestyle can have on both short- and long-term health. An essential component of a healthy lifestyle involves taking steps to protect our bodies, and that can include making an effort to reduce the aches and pains that are often associated with aging.

"The relaxation techniques incorporated in yoga can lessen chronic pain, such as lower back

pain, arthritis, headaches and carpal tunnel syndrome," explained Natalie Nevins, DO, a board-certified osteopathic family physician and certified Kundalini Yoga instructor.

The American Osteopathic Association notes the benefits of yoga extend even further than relieving chronic pain. According to the AOA, yoga can help men, women and even children increase their flexibility as well as help them build stronger, more toned muscles. Additional benefits of yoga include weight reduction, improved cardiovascular and circulatory health and improved energy and vitality.

But the benefits of yoga extend beyond the physical to the mental. The American Psychological Association notes that several studies have shown that yoga can help strengthen social attachments, reduce stress and relieve anxiety, depression and insomnia.

For example, a 2012 study from researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, found that a particular type of yoga that included brief, daily meditation reduced the stress levels of caregivers tasked with caring for people suf-

fering from Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

One of the more attractive aspects of yoga is that it requires little or no financial commitment on the part of the people who practice it. Unlike fitness centers that typically require members to commit to yearly contracts or even potentially costly monthto-month memberships, many yoga studies do not require long-term commitments, instead asking that customers pay a small amount each time they visit if they are hesitant to commit to memberships. In addition, yoga requires just a mat and some appropriate clothing, ideally clothing that's conducive to flexibility but not so loose that it will prevent you from performing certain poses.

Before including yoga in your exercise regimen, speak with your physician.

Once you get the green light, look for a beginner's course, explaining to your instructor that you are just starting out. Many yoga studios offer introductory classes that help men and women acclimate their bodies to yoga and the various poses it entails before moving on to more challenging poses.

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By NICK THOMPSON Pike Press The Griggsville City Counci, learned Oct. 4 that the city’s well project will be delayed.

With only two contrac‑ tors expressing interest in the project thus far, the bid opening has been pushed from the Oct. 10 this month to Oct. 25.

The bid opening will be held Wednesday, Oct. 25 at 10: a.m. at the City Hall building. It was reported to the board that, upon receiv‑ ing the bids on the project, it will need to be decided whether city workers will be involved in the project, or whether they want the entire project to be done by the contractors and their workers.

Before anything is done, though, the city will need to attain a global permit for all water mains before the proj‑ ect can begin. Those per‑ mits are issued on an annual basis, so they will have to

renew those each year as they begin work in different areas of town.

Of the new water sys‑ tem, it was said that one of the goals is to replace pipe loops and eliminate dead ends in order to give the fire department better water pressure in times of need.

One member of the council voiced his concern that if they weren’t very involved in the planning process, it could be possible that the work would be done conser‑ vatively rather than in a way that would best serve the community. Aldermen had concerns about the type and size of pipe that would be used in the project and the new water mains. They were reassured that they would get to the details of the proj‑ ect at a later date, but the first priority was obtaining the permits and deciding who it would be to take on this project.

The treasury report was presented, which a few members found some dis‑

crepancies in. Apparently, a couple of the numbers didn’t line up as they should. The council members decided that it was most likely due to a typo when everything was being typed up. Mayor Kent Goewey moved to accept the treasury report for the month, which was agreed upon by all of the council members, but did say that, “those numbers need to be checked before next month.

It may have just been a typo, but we still need to check on that before the next meet‑ ing.”

Goewey called the meet‑ ing to order at 7:01. All members of the council were in attendance. He first moved to approve the min‑ utes from the previous meet‑ ing, which was approved by all in attendance. He fol‑ lowed that by asking if all had had a chance to review the bills for the month, and if they were in agreement.

There were no issues as all were in favor.

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Smith’s civic duties include Pike County Endowment Fund Board, Community Foun‑ dation Grant Committee, Pike County Eco‑ nomic Development Corporation Board, and Two Rivers RC&D Board/Treasurer.

Smith resides in Baylis, with his wife Shei‑ la. He has a son, Michael, and a daughter, Dr. Amanda Zielonko.

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The program focused on helping families plan for life and reach their financial goals with Modern Wood‑ men. Speakers also covered topics including technology,

Doug Smith, president and CEO of Farm‑ ers National Bank of Griggsville, was reelected as group director of the Community Bankers Association of Illinois (CBAI) at the association’s annual convention held recently in Springfield. As a group director, he serves on the CBAI board of directors, as well as its strategic planning and special events committees.

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BARRY n The Barry Community Chorus will begin rehearsals for the upcoming Christmas cantata Monday, Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Barry UMC. There will not be a listening run through first. Babysitting will be provided. The performance will be on Dec. 10. All interested singers are welcome. For more information, contact Judy steers at 217-335-2665.

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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. n Annual Medicare Part D Open enrollment will be available to senior citizens at the Kinderhook Township Library located on Dixie Street in Hull. Available hours are on Oct. 20 or Dec. 1 from nine until noon.

Contact Connie at 217-285-6150 for an appointment.

PITTSFIELD n The Pike County Health Department is offering an 8 hour Illinois Food Service Sanitation Manager’s Certification Course at the Findley Place Apartments. The course will consist of two class sessions with the first class being held Monday, Oct. 16 and the second Monday, Oct. 23. Classes will run from 1-5 p.m. Completion of the class and successfully passing the class exam will satisfy the State requirements to become certified as an FSSMC. An online Food Service Sanitation Manager’s course is also offered by Pike County Health Department. Please contact the Pike County Health Department, 217285-4407 ext 116, or chayden@ pikecoilhealth.org for registration forms. Registration forms may also be downloaded from the website at www.pikecountyil.org/healthdepartment/forms. n The American Red Cross will be at the American Legion Hall, Monday, Oct. 30 from 2-6 p.m. n JWCC will offer the next session of GED prep classes in Pittsfield starting Oct. 16. The classes are offered through the JWCC Adult Education program, which helps students prepare for the high school equivalency GED test. The program also provides assistance with career planning and job skills. The eight-week classes meet in Pittsfield from 9 a.m.-noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the JWCC Southeast Education Center. Students are required to attend an orientation session that will be held the first day of class. Classes are free but require registration. To register, contact Monica Foster, coordinator of adult education, at 217-641-4962. More information is available at www. jwcc.edu/ged. n The Rules of the Road refresher course given by the Illinois Secretary of State office will be held at the Pike County Senior Citizens Center in Pittsfield Oct. 13 in the Board

Room. Please be there promptly at 1 p.m. n The garden unit of HCE will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17 at the Farm Bureau Hall. Jo-an will demonstrate making flowers from aluminum drink cans. If you want to make a flower please bring an old or inexpensive pair of scissors. There will also be small pumpkins and clay pots that you can decorate. Please bring fall silk flowers, leaves, ribbon, etc to use for this project. You can bring a grapevine great if you would like to put your aluminum flower on a wreath. n Illinois Retired Teachers of Pike/Calhoun counties will meet Thursday, Oct. 19, at noon for a Dutch treat lunch at the Cardinal Inn in Pittsfield. Diane Vose of JWCC, will be the speaker. n The Pittsfield United Methodist Church partnered with the Nazarene Church are once again sponsoring the Shoebox 5K & 1mile Run/Walk to benefit Operation Christmas Child. The event will be held Saturday, Nov. 4 at 8:30 a.m.

Register by Oct. 25 to ensure a T-shirt. For more information, contact Sue Grigsby at suegrigsby44@ gmail.com. n Operation Christmas Child National Collection Week will be held Nov. 13-20. For further information, please call: 217-723-4036. n Join us for an evening of fun and games as we raise awareness and pack shoebox gifts for children all over the world. Youth ages 12+ are invited to the Pittsfield Church of the Nazarene Family Center Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 6-8 p.m.

There will be a “Pie In The Face” contest and much more fun! Please Bring Cash to Vote for Your Favorite Contestant to get “Creamed.” All Funds Collected Will Go Towards Shipping For Shoebox Gifts. For more information contact 217-7234036. n The Pittsfield High School Interact Club is hosting a fishing tournament Saturday, Oct. 14 from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Pittsfield City Lake. Registration & check-in will begin at 8 a.m. at the North loading dock at the lake. Pre-registration is due Oct. 12 at 5 p.m. A lunch of sloppy joe, chips, water and soda will be available for purchase during tournament. Please contact Julie Plattner 217-617-5041 to arrange a time to register. n The Pittsfield Lions Club will be conducting their fall Candy Days Saturday, Oct. 14. Lions Club members will be set up from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at County Market, Walmart, Farm and Home and Pittsfield Save-a-lot. Candy Day is a fundraiser conducted nationally by the Lions. Proceeds will be used to help sight and hearing impaired people locally and around the world.

Donations can also be sent through the mail to The Pittsfield Lions Club, PO Box 255, Pittsfield, IL. 62363. n A FAFSA Filing Night will be held Tuesday, Oct. 17 from 5-7 p.m. at the Southeast Education Center for high school seniors and their parents. JWCC staff will be on hand to help individuals prepare their FAFSA form. Attendees are asked

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Questions may be directed to the JWCC Enrollment Services Office at 217.641.4329 or financialaid@ jwcc.edu. n The Pike County Senior Citizens Center will be hosting their monthly Fish Fry Thursday, Oct. 12 from 4:30-6:30. A choice of buffalo or catfish with a slice of bread, your choice of 2 sides, your choice of dessert and a drink. Eat in or carry out. n Pike County HCE’s International Dinner is to be held Thursday, Oct. 12, 6 p.m. at the Farm Bureau Building in Pittsfield. The featured speaker is Joi Cuartero-Austin of Quincy who will share interesting facts about the Philippines through personal stories and pictures. Anyone wishing to attend the meal and program may contact your local HCE unit to register. Everyone is welcome to attend. We cannot accept walk-ins for the dinner but feel free to attend the program. For more information about HCE (Home & Community Education) contact Chairman Mary Eustace at 217-829-4016, Ann Ferguson at 217-285-4077 or Linda Patton at 217-833-2685. n John Gebhardt, retired director of instructional technology and telecommunication from JWCC and non-credit photography instructor, will use Zoom technology to deliver a portion of his class this fall. Gebhardt will deliver his non-credit "Using Your Digital Camera Class" lecture, scheduled for Monday, Oct. 23 from 6-9 p.m., using Zoom teleconferencing technology. Zoom will allow JWCC to communicate from the Quincy campus to regional centers, providing students a direct educational experience without having to drive several miles to attend a class in person. For the first class Monday, Oct. 23, students may visit the Southeast Education Center in Pittsfield, and interact with the instructor and fellow classmates via computer monitors. Wednesday, Oct. 25, from 6-9 p.m., students must visit the Quincy campus, located at 1301 S. 48thStreet, to take part in the lab portion of the class. To register or for more information on this and other community based outreach classes, contact JWCC at 217-641-4951 or visit www.jwcc.edu/community. n Fall Library Hour is just around the corner at Pittsfield Youth Library!

There will be a Wednesday class and a Thursday class. Classes start Oct. 11 and Oct. 12. Each class meets once a week for 8 weeks ending Nov. 29 and Nov. 30. Both classes are from 9-10 a.m. Please use the side door off Adams Street. Library hour is for children ages 3 (potty trained) through 5 years. For more information or to sign your child up, please call the library at 285-5232 to reserve your spot as space is limited. n Class of 1957 Pittsfield High School 60th reunion Saturday, Oct. 14. Watch for invitation. Be ready for trivia. n The East Pike Fire Protection District Ladies Auxiliary is asking for support for the new firehouse.

The funds used to build this firehouse come from only tax dollars, generous donations and fundraisers supported by the community. Be a permanent part of the construc-

tion, by preserving your name, that of a loved one or Business with the purchase of a personalized brick paver to be placed in the sidewalk or around the flag pole of the new firehouse. To order a personalized brick paver contact Deb Moore at (217) 723-4228 or Mary Eustace at (217) 829-4016 or any Auxiliary member.

PLEASANT HILL n Pike County Fair Haunted Train Ride Saturday, Oct. 14 from 7-10 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 15 from 7-9 p.m. Located at the Pleasant Hill Fair grounds. Call David Forshey at 217-779-0287 for more information.

ONGOING n Exercise classes are held at the Senior Center in Pittsfield. These classes are every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:15-6:15 p.m. There is no cost. 1-2 lb. bar bells are required, but if you don't have any, they are provided. Any questions: call 217-285-4524. n The Springfield Vet Center is now offering Readjustment Counseling in Pittsfield. We are currently at the American Legion Post 152 every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Veterans and their families can schedule an appointment by calling 217-4924955 during normal business hours and asking for John Mizer LSW. n St. Mary’s Church classes on the Catholic faith will begin Sept. 11 – All are welcome to attend 7–9 p.m., Mondays. n The Pittsfield Women's Club meets at noon on the 4th Tuesday of the month at the Dome on Madison.

The meeting includes lunch and a program. Membership is open to all women in Pike County. For more information, contact Ann Rine at 217-285-1616. n Calvary Baptist Church of Pittsfield's Helping Hands is held every 3rd Saturday of month from 9-11 a.m. 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 Area senior adults are invited to join David and Charlotte Hamilion as they begin their 11th year of multi-denominational Bible Study on Thursday, Sept. 7 at 10 a.m.

Monthly meeting for the fall quarter will be at the Pittsfield Senior Center. It will continue every 1st Thursday morning of the month in the spacious Shaw room from 10-11 a.m. Ample close in parking is available. Bible based studies will focus on the needs of senior adults. A free printed study guide will be provided each month. n Do you have an old cell phone you don’t use anymore? You can donate it to a worthy cause! We will take all donated phones, even if they are damaged. They can be left at the Quanada in Pike County office at 941 W. Washington in Pittsfield. For further information, call 285-6119.

n Market on the Green open Saturdays 7-11 a.m. on the northwest side of the square throughout Sept. Fall vegetables, honey, Avon, baked items, dried spices, jellies/ jams, pickles and berries. Vendors welcome! Please call Cindy Lightle 217-883-2619 or just show up. n Home and Community Education (HCE) board meets the first Monday of each month. Visitors and members of HCE are invited to attend the 10 a.m. meeting at the Farm Bureau building. Come see the plans for the new year. n Pike County PAL (Parents of Addicted Loved Ones) Group will be meeting every Thursday evening from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Shaw Room at the Pike County Senior Citizens Center. Please use the back entrance.

For questions call 217-653-6076. n The class of 1961 will have lunch at the Cardinal Inn on the 3rd Friday of each month at noon. Classmates, 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 Bright Star Methodist Cooperative Parish (Oxville, Florence, Detroit, Griggsville, Perry, and New Salem) county wide Bible Studies for 2017 will be held every Tuesday at New Salem UMC at 8:30 a.m., 10:15 a.m. at Griggsville UMC, and 6:30 p.m. at Perry UMC. This is absolutely free and everyone in Pike County are welcome to attend. Questions? Call Pastor Dave at 217-833-2575. n Free meals served every third Saturday of each month at the Pittsfield United Methodist Church from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

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

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

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

400D FOR RENT Pike County ONE BEDROOM apartment on the square in Pittsfield.

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

Call 217-491-1014. TFN

DEADLINES: Classified ads, Monday 3:30 p.m. (For placement and for cancellation.)

CLASSIFIED RATES: First insertion, 25¢ per word, minimum $6. Consecutive repeat insertion, 15¢ per word, minimum $5.

Prepayment is required. Any change in original ad will be considered start of a new ad. Blind Ad, $4 service charge, plus postage if replies are to be mailed. Yard Sales, $6 up to 20 words. No Trespassing notice, one year, up to 20 words, $60.

ADVERTISING POLICY The following are policies of: Calhoun News-Herald, Greene Prairie Press, Jersey County Journal, Pike Press, Scott County Times and The Weekly Messenger: We are not responsible for more than one incorrect insertion of display and classified advertising. One free insertion will be allowed for a classified ad with a significant mistake. Please let us know immediately. The newspaper reserves the right to edit or reject any advertisement submitted for publication. Yard Sale and Work Wanted ads are payable in advance. Proper identification is required of persons placing ads. A F.O.I.D. card will be asked for when selling a firearm. No exceptions will be allowed. Newspaper reserves the right to refuse any advertising, including the right to do so after the ad has been accepted for publication but before publication occurs. The advertiser’s sole remedy for such refusal shall be the refund of the funds paid to purchase the ad. Advertisements are accepted by the newspaper upon the representation that the agency and/or advertiser is authorized to publish the contents and subject matter of the advertisement and that it is not libel-

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

• 615 Hunting • 620 Kids For Hire • 700 Lost/Found • 710 Meeting Reminders • 800 Miscellaneous* • 900 No Trespassing A: Calhoun County B: Greene County C: Jersey County D: Pike County E: Scott County • 1000 Pets* • 1100 Real Estate* A: Calhoun County

500 FOR SALE

600 HELP WANTED

615 HUNTING

RENTING OUT storage building for campers, farm equipment, etc. for winter months. Call 217-257-1068 anytime. 10.18.17 OFFICE SPACE. Prime location. Ample parking. West Washington St., Pittsfield.

Call 217-285-2848, 217285-5925 or 217-653-0212.

2002 INT'L Tandem Grain Truck. International 4900.

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

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

CAMPBELL PUBLICATIONS has an immediate opening for a full time general assignment reporter to cover news and features.

The person we are looking for loves to write and enjoys a fast-paced work environment. The job is based in the Jersey County Journal office in Jerseyville. 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. To apply, send or bring resume and cover letter to Pike Press, 115 W. Jefferson St., Pittsfield, Ill., or email publisher@campbellpublications.net.

For more information about the position, contact Julie Boren at 217-285-2345. TFN DRIVERS CDL-A: Local/ Regional! $900-1300 gross/ wk avg. Benefits! Paid weekly! Home time varies.

Pneumatic work. 319-7541944 x112. 10.11.17 DRIVERS: $5,000.00 Orientation completion bonus!

OTR, flatbed, regional & point to point lanes!!! Comprehensive benefits! (New hires guaranteed minimum $$$ week)! 1yr CDL-A: 1-855-350-5571. 10.25.17 DRIVERS-OWNER Ops: Home DAILY! Great pay!

Sign-On bonus! No touch freight! 1 year CDL-A driving exp. req 877-349-6069. 10.25.17 SIX NEWSPAPERS, over 20,000 readers every week.

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NORTH PIKE deer. 230 acres timber/CRP. Require QDMA insured hunt club.

Park and walk in/out. No outfitters. $10,000. 217336-2191. 10.25.17

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PITTSFIELD–2 BED/1 Bath Apartment- $460 Heat is included, free washer & dryer facilities. Pittsfield– Studio Apartment-$275 Griggsville-1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment-$250 All units include water, sewer, trash pickup, maintaining the yard/driveway, fridge & stove. Power is your responsibility. NO PETS! Rental application and back ground check. Call Lee Ann or Denise at 618-259-1030 Monday-Friday 9 a.m.–3 p.m. You can text Roger @ 618-406-8388. 10.18.17 FOR RENT in Griggsville: 3 bedroom, 2 bath double wide. New paint and carpet.

Nice. No pets. References.

Call Lyndel Ellis 217-8332107. 10.11.17

400E FOR RENT Scott County 3-4 BEDROOM House for Rent in Winchester 2 1/2 Baths, big living room, kitchen, dining room, lots of storage, 3 car garage. Interested parties call 217-3701621. 10.18.17 2 BEDROOM home for rent in Winchester. $500/month.

Individual or small family. No pets. Must have references.

Call Lyle 217-652-2522. 10.11.17 FOR RENT in Winchester: large 2 story, 4 bedroom home in nice neighborhood. $650/month plus utilities.

No pets. No smoking. Must have references. Call Lyle 217-652-2522. 10.11.17

600 HELP WANTED PACT HEAD Start is seeking a full-time Early Head Start Teacher for the Pittsfield Center. Requires Associate or higher degree in early childhood education or infant/toddler CDA and 2 years of experience working in a nursery school or licensed day care center.

Starting pay is $11.36 per hour with extra pay for college degree. Paid holidays, vacation, and other benefits, including health insurance.

Mail, FAX, or E-mail letter of interest, resume, and transcripts to Sheila Vose, PACT Head Start, P.O. Box 231, Mt. Sterling, IL 62353.

FAX: 217-773-3906. Email: svose@pactheadstart.com.

EOE. 10.11.17 DRIVERS CDL-A. INCREASED Rates! Sign-on Bonus!

Holidays/Vacay.

401k. Midwest Runs. Company & OwnerOps! 888300-9935. 11.1.17 THE MEREDOSIA Police Department seeks certified part time police officer. Must be available some evenings/ nights and weekends every month. Applications may be picked up at Meredosia Village hall. Applications must be returned by 10/27/17 at 4:30 p.m. 10.18.17 YARD SALE season is here! Place your ad with us!

20 words for only $6

ous or does not infringe on the privacy of any individual or entity. All advertisements are accepted and published by the newspaper upon the representation that the agency and/or advertiser will indemnify and hold harmless the newspaper from any loss or expense, including the cost of defense and any settlement and/or judgment resulting from claims based upon the contents of any advertisement, including claims or suits for defamation, libel, violation of right of privacy, plagiarism or copyright infringement. All advertisements created by the newspaper are not considered a “work made for hire” and the newspaper retains the copyright to all advertisements created by the newspaper for the advertiser. The advertisement may not be reproduced without the written permission of the newspaper.

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preferences, limitations or discrimination, in the sale, rental or financing of housing. In addition, the Illinois Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, marital status, or unfavorable discharge. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which violates the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call the Chicago area Fair Housing Alliance toll free at 1-800-659-OPEN.

CLASSIFICATIONS

400D FOR RENT Pike County

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

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

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

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

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

1500D Yard Sale Pike County

1000 Pets

FOR SALE: Pomeranian puppies. Brown male $350.

Blue-eyed cream female $450. Wormed and vaccinated. 217-285-2337. Leave a message. 10.18.17 MANDY'S WHINE and 900A Bark Grooming, boarding, 600 NO TRESPASSING daycare services. Call/Text HELP WANTED 217-371-0278. http://manCalhoun County dyswhineandbark.myonlinNO TRESPASSING no eappointment.com. 11.15.17 hunting on property owned

by Martha Knight (also 1200 known as Marty Aderton), Lincoln Valley Road, Hardin.

SERVICES 12.6.17

NO TRESPASSING or hunting allowed on the land in Batchtown owned by Steve and Cindy Meszaros. Violators will be prosecuted. 5.30.18 NO TRESPASSING or hunting allowed on the land in Batchtown owned by Marcy Klockenkemper, Judy Lamer, Jeremy Russell, Bonnie Stepanek, and Cindy Meszaros. Violators will be prosecuted. 5.30.18

900D NO TRESPASSING Pike County MY LAND lo­ cat­ ed in Sec­ tion 18 SW of Pearl is pri­ vate prop­er­ty. Hunt­ing, fish­ ing, trap­ping, tres­pass­ing, for any pur­ pose, with­ out the writ­ten, signed per­mis­ sion of the own­er, is strict­ly for­bid­den. Vio­la­tors will be pros­e­cut­ed. Ti­mothy Brink­ man. 6.13.18 NO HUNTING or trespassing on the Linda Bennett farm, rural Griggsville. Violators will be prosecuted. 11.2.17 NO HUNTING or Trespassing on farm in Pearl, Pike Co. owned by Nick and Margaret Voke. Trespassers will be prosecuted. 3.7.18 ABSOLUTELY NO trespassing on any ground owned by Double Creek Farms, Inc. 10.18.17

CRACK YOUR pecans.

Pecans must be brought to me. Call 217-430-2881. TFN

1300 WANTED LITTLETON STORM & Timber Jacksonville, IL Wanted Standing Timber & Cut Logs Call for a free estimate Greg Littleton: 217-836-4985 Or Office: 217-245-7910

1500C Yard Sale Jerseyville County RUMMAGE SALE. Big Yard Sale. Fieldon Baptist Church. 8 a.m. until ? Friday and Saturday, Oct. 13 and 14. 10.11.17

1500D Yard Sale Pike County INDOOR/OUTDOOR YARD Sale: every Thurs., Fri. & Sat. through the end of October, from 8-1 p.m. daily.

Sewing machines, cabinet, supplies and fabric, antiques, dishes, furniture, tools. New merchandise added daily. Pittsfield, 977 W. Washington St. Across from Hardees. 10.25.17

LOOKING FOR SOM ETHING?

GARAGE SALE: Oct. 13 & 14 Starting at 9 a.m. Antiques, furniture, mirrors, decor, refrigerator, lawn mower, deer and pheasant mounts, layout blind, Burris scope with tripod, baby items and more. 311 Mason St. Pittsfield, IL. Please, no early birds! 10.11.17 GARAGE SALE: Friday, Oct. 13 from 4-7 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 14 from 8-1 p.m. 619 Lincoln St. Pittsfield. Girls, boys and baby boy clothes, toys, decor and other misc. 10.11.17 GARAGE SALE: Fri., Sat. Oct. 13 & 14 from 8-5. Sue Cox's 24328 US Hwy. 54 West. One mile past Farm & Home Supply on your left.

Color Drive also. 10.11.17 GARAGE SALE: 623 South Memorial Street, Pittsfield.

Robinson, Smith and Syrcle.

Friday, Oct. 13, 8 a.m.-?

Brand name clothes, mens and womens, womens size medium-XL, coats, mens size large-XL. Harley Davidson parts and Kenmore gas grill and cover. Rain cancels.

10.11.17

179 JANIE Lane Friday, Oct. 13: 1-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Multifamily, sizes: girls 7-14, boys medium to XL, young adult ladies small to medium, women's XL. Household items, bedding, bags, shoes, coats, books, decorations. 10.11.17 FIND THE job you've been looking for in The People's Marketplace Classifieds.

Calhoun News-Herald, Greene Prairie Press, Jersey County Journal, Pike Press, Scott County Times, The Weekly Messenger.

Look online every week, too! calhounnewsheraldcom, greeneprairiepress. com, jerseycountyjournal. com or pikepress.com

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McDonough County, Illinois

FRI., NOVEMBER 10TH @ 11:30 A.M. AUCTION TO BE HELD AT THE VFW - POST 1921 1200 E. JEFFERSON ST. • MACOMB, ILLINOIS

110

ACRES ±

3 Tracts

S C H U Y L E R C O U N T Y, I L L I N O I S Sale to be held at the Wright Conference Center • Hwy. 67 N • Rushville, IL

THURS., NOVEMBER 2 @ 1:00 P.M.

178 ACRES±

3 Tracts (Subject to Survey)

The Dutton Farm is located approximately 2 1/2 miles SW of Vermont, IL in the NE 1/4 of Section 2, T3N•R1W (Oakland Township), Schuyler County, IL. Farm represents productive tillable cropland and offers outstanding hunting & outdoor recreational opportunities!

WHAT A TREMENDOUS OPPORTUNITY FOR FARMERS, INVESTORS & OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS TO PURCHASE PRODUCTIVE CROPLAND AND EXCELLENT HUNTING PROPERTY. DETAILS, MAPS & PHOTOS AVAILABLE ONLINE @:

www.SullivanAuctioneers.com

THE DUTTON FARM REPRESENTING ATTORNEY: Lisa Scalf • Lucie, Scalf, Sutton & Bougher 315 E. Jackson St. • Macomb, IL • Ph: 309-833-1702

FIND YOUR NEW JOB HERE!

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Land is located just west of Macomb, IL in Section 4 of T5N•R3W, Chalmers Township and Section 33 of T6N•R3W, Emmet Township, McDonough County, IL.

Land offers exceptional development potential, along with home building sites, farmland and recreational acreage!

Known as the Beryl Schisler Farm

James Schisler, Jerry Schisler, Barbara Markley & Sharon Schisler Attorney: Jim Lucie • Lucie, Scalf, Sutton & Bougher 315 E. Jackson • Macomb, IL 61455-0790 • Ph.: (309) 833-1702 Farm Management: Jerry Cremer, Trust Dept.

Citizens Bank • Macomb, IL • (309) 255-1495 DETAILS, MAPS & PHOTOS AVAILABLE ONLINE @:

www.SullivanAuctioneers.com FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT AUCTION MANAGER: MICHAEL SULLIVAN (309) 333-0916 SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS, LLC • TOLL FREE (844) 847-2161 www.SullivanAuctioneers.com • IL Lic. #444000107

McDonough County, Illinois

McDonough County, Illinois

TUES., OCTOBER 31ST @ 10:00 A.M. FRI., NOVEMBER 10TH @ 10:00 A.M. AUCTION TO BE HELD AT THE VFW - POST 1921 AUCTION TO BE HELD AT THE VFW - POST 1921 1200 E. JEFFERSON ST. • MACOMB, ILLINOIS

1200 E. JEFFERSON ST. • MACOMB, ILLINOIS

SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS, LLC • TOLL FREE (844) 847-2161

IL LIC. #444000107 • www.sullivanauctioneers.com

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

227.81 ACRES ±

The Jones farms are located along Hwy 336 at the Tennessee junction (approx. 8 miles west of Macomb, IL), and is further described as being in Sections 21 & 22, T5N – R4W, Tennessee TWP, McDonough County, IL. The farms represent productive tillable farmland, recreational ground, commercial development potential, 3+ acre lake, building sites & more!

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

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

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

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

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

A charming and unique home, come take a look!

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

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

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

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

Prime Adams County, IL

FRI., NOVEMBER 10TH @ 5:00 P.M. AUCTION VENUE: GOLDEN WINDMILL 902 PRAIRIE MILLS ROAD, GOLDEN, IL

39.35 SURVEYED ACRES • 1 TRACT The Tournear Farm is located 1 mile west of Clayton, IL along Hwy 24 and is further described as being located in Section 28, T1N – R5W, Clayton Township, Adams County, Illinois.

This tract of land represents pattern tiled, “Class A” tillable farmland with a PI of 138.8!

Michael & Kayelynn Tournear – Sellers Attorney: John R. Longlett • Lewis & Longlett, LLC 435 Hampshire St. • Quincy IL 62301 • Phone (217) 224-1240 DETAILS, MAPS & PHOTOS AVAILABLE ONLINE @:

www.SullivanAuctioneers.com FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT AUCTION MANAGER: MICHAEL SULLIVAN (309) 333-0916 SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS, LLC • TOLL FREE (844) 847-2161 www.SullivanAuctioneers.com • IL Lic. #444000107

3 Tracts

129.75 SURVEYED ACRES • 6 TRACTS

VELVA JONES ESTATE Bonnie Cox – Executor

RAY JONES ESTATE

Sandy Jones – Executor

Attorney: Emily Sutton • Lucie, Scalf, Sutton & Bougher 315 E. Jackson • Macomb, IL 61455-0790 • Ph.: (309) 833-1702 DETAILS, MAPS & PHOTOS AVAILABLE ONLINE @:

www.SullivanAuctioneers.com

Land is located east of Colmar, IL (SW of Macomb, IL) in Section 7, T4N•R3W, Bethel Township and Sections 11 & 12, T4N•R4W, Lamoine Township, McDonough County, IL.

The farms represent productive, pattern tiled tillable farmland, pasture, hay ground, grain bins & potential building sites!

Gregory S. & Alicia K. Richards Trust Attorney: Jim Lucie • Lucie, Scalf, Sutton & Bougher 315 E. Jackson • Macomb, IL 61455-0790 Phone: (309) 833-1702

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT AUCTION MANAGER: MICHAEL SULLIVAN (309) 333-0916

AARON MILLIKEN (217) 440-0353 SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS, LLC • TOLL FREE (844) 847-2161 www.SullivanAuctioneers.com • IL Lic. #444000107

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ND Plaintiff, -v.- 17 CH 9

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

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale

DETAILS, MAPS & PHOTOS AVAILABLE ONLINE @:

www.SullivanAuctioneers.com FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT AUCTION MANAGER: MICHAEL SULLIVAN (309) 333-0916 SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS, LLC • TOLL FREE (844) 847-2161 www.SullivanAuctioneers.com • IL Lic. #444000107

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

LORI A. HAUN, DAVID A. HAUN, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION DBA DITECH.COM Defendant

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.

vs.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE

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

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 8, 2017, the Sheriff of Jersey County will at 9:00 AM on November 15, 2017, at the Jerseyville County Courthouse, 201 WEST PEARL STREET, (South Door), JERSEYVILLE, IL, 62052, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 715 HARRISON ST, Jerseyville, IL 62052 Property Index No. 04-938-005-00 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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.

The judgment amount was $60,050.28.

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: MARINOSCI LAW GROUP, P.C. , 134 N LaSalle St., STE 1900, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 940-8580. Please refer to file number 17-00469. E-Mail: mlgil@ mlg-defaultlaw.com 10.11.17. 10.18.17, 10.25.17

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VINCENT J. UNDERWOOD, AMY UNDERWOOD, MONTGOMERY BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Defendant(s).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois, will on October 18, 2017, at the hour of 9:00 AM, at the JERSEY COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1ST FLOOR HALLWAY, 201 WEST PEARL STREET, JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Jersey, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: Common Address: 17122 PAWNEE DR., JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052 P.I.N. 05-140-024-00 (00991 MOBILE HOME) Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 357-1125, for further information.

The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

The property is improved by a Single Family Residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale.

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

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Ira T. Nevel - ARDC #06185808 Timothy R. Yueill - ARDC #6192172 Greg Elsnic - ARDC #6242847 Richard Drezek - ARDC #6301323 Aaron Nevel - ARDC #6322724 175 North Franklin St. Suite 201 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 357-1125 Pleadings@nevellaw.com SL # 17-01699 9.27.17, 10.4.17, 10.11.17

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SCOTT COUNTY - WINCHESTER ILLINOIS U.S. Bank NationalAssociation Plaintiff, vs. 17CH 3 Ronald D. Howard, Jr., as Independent Executor of the Estate of Thomas R. Colvin, AKA Thomas Roy Colvin; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

1226 Alsey-Manchester Road, Alsey, IL 62610 NOTICE OF SALE

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY - JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS Nationstar Mortgage LLC PLAINTIFF Vs.

17 CH 00016

Robert Rohmann; et. al.

DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 5/17/2017, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois will on November 8, 2017 at the hour of 8:15AM at Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Jerseyville, IL 62052, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Jersey and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 04-519-006-03 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1210 Witt Mill Road Jerseyville, IL 62052 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY - JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation PLAINTIFF

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-17-03050.

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the court.

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

Vs. 16CH 00044 William D. Schwab; et. al.

DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 6/21/2017, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois will on November 8, 2017 at the hour of 8:15AM at Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Jerseyville, IL 62052, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Jersey and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 04-196-004-00

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

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

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

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

Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1100 W. Hickory Street Jerseyville, IL 62052 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-16-15028.

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PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on September 26, 2017, the Scott County Sheriff of the Scott County Sheriff's Office will on November 8, 2017, at the hour of 10:00AM at the Scott County Sheriff's Office, Scott County Courthouse, 101 E. Market Street (Lobby), Winchester, IL 62694, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 1226 AlseyManchester Road, Alsey, IL 62610

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Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

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

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

Attorney file number: 17-018471.

Alan S. Kaufman MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Attorney. No.: 6289893 Email: MDKIllinoisFilings@manleydeas.com I3064339

Parcel Number(s): 09-22-100-009

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The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GREENE COUNTY, CARROLLTON, ILLINOIS Finance of AmericaReverse, LLC PLAINTIFF Vs. 17CH 00006 Beth Burnett; et. al.

DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 6/28/2017, the Sheriff of Greene County, Illinois will on November 15, 2017 at the hour of 9:00AM at Greene County Courthouse, 519 North Main Street Carrollton, IL 62984, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Greene and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 07-124-04-224-004 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 503 Prairie Street

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY - JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

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

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

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

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

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

Greenfield, IL 62044 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GREENE COUNTY, CARROLLTON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs.

17CH 00005

Karen West; et. al.

DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 6/28/2017, the Sheriff of Greene County, Illinois will on November 8, 2017 at the hour of 9:30AM at Greene County Courthouse, 519 North Main Street Carrollton, IL 62984, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Greene and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 02-84-28-109-002 02-84-28-109-003 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 444 Pine Street Eldred, IL 62027 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-17-00752.

CNB Bank & Trust N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs.

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

16CH 00050

Sharon J. Wense; et. al.

DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 5/17/2017, the Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois will on November 8, 2017 at the hour of 8:15AM at Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Jerseyville, IL 62052, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Jersey and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 07-120-009-00

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

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

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

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

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

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

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

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

confirmation by the court.

For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-16-16374.

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

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-17-01264.

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DEUTSCHE BANKNATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST 2007-CH3 ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-CH3, PLAINTIFF vs.

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125, Chicago, Illinois 60606, telephone 312-541-9710.

Please refer to file number IL 16-4238.

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

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $71,019.47 Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to

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Women who fit those requirements, regardless of their personal income level, may call the Hancock County Health Department, 217-3572171, and ask for the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program to make a reservation for a free mammogram appointment. Space is limited. Women who register will receive a free mammogram.

The mammograms will be done in the Blessing Breast Center, in Suite 320 of the Blessing Health Center, 927 Broadway. Women will need to bring proof of income, either their last two paycheck stubs or last year’s tax return, and proof of age with them to their appointment.

Statistics show that mammography is the best method of detecting breast cancer in its earliest, most treatable stage. Mammography can detect breast lumps an average of nearly two years before a woman can feel a lump.

On average, mammography will detect about 90 percent of breast cancers in women without symptoms, and mammography has been shown to reduce death from breast cancer by 20 percent to 39 percent in women age 50 and older.

Each woman meeting the guidelines and scheduling a free mammogram is also eligible to schedule a breast exam with a doctor, and receive a pap smear at a later date at no charge.

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36569 337TH AVE., BAYLIS: Country home on 1 acre.

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22797 US HWY. 54 PITTSFIELD: 315 E. CLARE ST., PITTSFIELD: 1,950 SQ. FT., 3 BR, 2 BA, on 3,408 sq. ft. 4-5 BR, 3 BA. 2.9 Acres.

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504 N. DUTTON ST., PITTSFIELD: 404 S. WALL ST., GRIGGSVILLE: 635 N. GRANT, PITTSFIELD: 3 BR, 2 Turnkey restaurant on large lot.

3BR, 1.5BA, 1,440 Sq. Ft. BA, 1,284 sq. ft., 1 car detached Call Judy Douglas.

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3,555 sq. ft., 5 BR, 3 BA, 5 acres. Country home located 10 min. from Pittsfield. 17 acres, Pond in timber.

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learns of fishery activity Rotarian Carolyn Casteel, right, introduced Blake Ruebush as the program at the Pittsfield Community Center Oct. 4. Ruebush is a biologist with the State of Illinois Department of Fisheries located in Pittsfield.

Fish questions for Ruebish ranged from Asian Carp to methods for pond improvement. Of particular importance to locals was that a large quantity of trout will soon be brought to King Park. Last year the banks were lined with young and mature anglers on the morning trout arrived and there are sure to be many this year looking for a great meal. The Rotary Interact Club of Pittsfield High School will be sponsoring a fishing tournament Oct. 12 at Pittsfield City Lake.

Griggsville-Perry High School announces Student of the Month Nick DeJaynes is a senior at Griggsville-Perry High School and is a hardworking, humble, and kind individual.

He is involved in National Honor Society, FFA, Class of 2018, Team Impact, and works many hours per week at McDonald’s. Even though he has numerous responsibilities, Nick is very reliable. He is a student that can always be counted on to do the right thing. Nick has a very strong work ethic -- he completes all tasks in a timely manner and always gives 100 percent. Nick is very quiet, but ALWAYS respectful and willing to help people. Last year, even with his busy schedule, he tutored students in math during homeroom time. We are very

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

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

Pike County 40 acres +/- New Salem TWP. Nice hunting property with big timber, creek and 7 acres CRP SALE PENDING - Calhoun County 4 acres +/Golden Eagle. 4 acres in Golden Eagle right on the Mississippi River! Perfect weekend getaway near the ferry!

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

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

Pike County Real Estate Richard Smith John Borrowman Chris Nichols Tere Boes Barb Goertz

impressed with his willingness to help people despite having his own responsibilities to take care of. Nick is also stellar in the classroom.

but not necessary.

Please email submissions to veteransday@sgop.ilga. gov by Oct. 30. Submissions can also be mailed to Veterans Day Wall, 309 G Statehouse, Springfield, IL 62706. For questions, call 217-782-1650.

The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs is also partnering with Senator McCann on this tribute to veterans.

“This Veterans Day, let us remember the service of our veterans, and let us renew our national promise to fulfill our sacred obligations to our Illinois Heroes and their families who have sacrificed so much so that we can live free every day of our lives,” Erica Jeffries, Director of the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs, said.

For those who submit a tribute and would like to visit the Capitol to see their loved ones story on display, you can check out this video before you travel to Springfield.

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McCann seeking stories of veterans for Capitol display To help remember veterans, tell their incredible stories, and honor their legacy and sacrifice this upcoming Veterans Day, State Senator Sam McCann (R-Plainview) is encouraging constituents to submit a tribute and photo of their loved one who served our country to be displayed in the rotunda of the Illinois Capitol Nov. 1-Nov. 13.

“We owe our way of life to the sacrifice made by those who have served,” McCann said. “This project is a great way to make sure we remember the stories of the men and women who gave so much for us.”

Families are to submit a photo and written story (max: 250 words) along with the following information: name, military branch (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, National Guard, Navy) and conflict served (Afghanistan, Iraq, September 11, Gulf War, Vietnam, Korea, WWII, WWI, Peacetime, other).

Military photos are preferred

NEW LISTING - Adams County 10 acres +/Richfield TWP. Located minutes from Barry on blacktop. Would make a great building site NEW LISTING - Adams County 66 acres +/Keene TWP. Great investment farm currently earning $300 per acre cash rent along Interstate 72.

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

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

Calhoun County 80 acres +/- Hardin TWP. Excellent hunting farm with 15 acres tillable.

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

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

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710 Campus Dr. Hardin $155,000

HC 61, Box 55 Hardin $175,000

RR 1, Box 66 Batchtown $220,000

1211 Rodgers Street Barry $234,000

406 E. Benson Pittsfield $234,900

1298 Lakeview Drive Pittsfield $297,500

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

NEW LISTING - Pittsfield - 205 N. Madison - Approximately 5,400 sq. ft. turn-key restaurant/lounge with 2 nice upstairs apartments paying $2500 per month. Tenants pay utilities.

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

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

Hamburg - Chapman Sub. #19 - Adorable 2BR cabin on the Mississippi River. Priced to sell!! $40’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 - Hardin - 704 South County Rd.-Nicely remodeled 4BR 3BA home sitting on 6 +/- Acres. Country living yet in town centrally located in Calhoun County! $100’s.

Kinderhook - 27959 230th Ave. - 2BR custom built home sitting on 1 acre with 10 x 12 shed. Would make the perfect retirement home or weekend getaway! $100’s.

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

PRICE REDUCED - New Salem - 603 Mason St. - 1BR house on large lot in a quiet neighborhood. Move-in ready! $20’s.

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

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! $200’s.

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

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

Pittsfield - 515 Jill St. - Very nice 3BR ranch in quiet location in close proximity to park and school with many updates! $100’s.

Pittsfield - 220 W. Clare - 3BR home with many updates and nice detached 2 car garage close to downtown. $70’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 - 534 N. Jackson - Nice building lot.

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

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

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

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

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

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

SALE PENDING - 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.

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

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

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

SOLD - 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.

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

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Wednesday, October 11, 2017 Pittsfield, Illinois

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bow out at state

After a stellar 19-3 season the PCS Braves 2017 season is over. The boys lost in the first round of the state tournament in Peoria, Sept.29 after making the Elite Eight. Team members are, Drew Butler, Keller Personett, Layne Yelliott, Nolan Daniel, Jamison Noble, Nate Scranton, T.J. Reel, Grayson Cook, Bradley Gratton, Randley Springer. Second row, Kayden Anstedt, Abe Welbourne, Jackson Fish, Kaden Hittner, Phillip Graham, Jess Hayden, Marco Ballinger, Kayden Casto, Carter Klatt and Braden Musgrave and Coach Jerred Heinz. Back row, coaches, Charlie Hull, Darrin Craven.

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Grayson Cook and Carter Klatt from Pikeland School and Tate Kunzeman from Griggsville-Perry Scool played in the 6th Annual All-State Junior High Showcase Baseball Tournament at Lenz Field in Jacksonville this past weekend.

They played on the West Central team and their team went 2-1-1 in the event

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Saukee

golfers advance

The Saukee boys golf team advanced to sectional action Tuesday, Oct. 3 after winning the regional at Brown County.

Members of the winning team were: Collin Meleski, Griffin Van Winkle, J.D. Gresham, Cade Tomhave, Lance Pitchford and Jacob Bradshaw.

Pittsfield Saukees win regionals; Lady Saukees advance

By JACOB BRADSHAW Pike Presss It was a great day for the Pittsfield Saukees. They participated in their regional, at Rolling Greens golf course in Mt. Sterling.

It was a windy day, with tough conditions. The Saukees still managed to take the first place finish, finishing with a team score of 356.

Lance Pitchford led the way for the Saukees with a 40/42 split for an 82. This score finished in third place overall. J.D. Gresham and Collin Meleski both split a 46/45 91.

Jacob Bradshaw rounded out the scoring with a 46/46 92.

Rushville ended up in second place, and Camp Point ended in third place. They will both compete in the sectional.

“I was ecstatic,” Lance

Pitchford stated. “I was happy to be a good help to our team.

We’ve all worked hard, and to win it, was definitely the best way to end the day.”

“It was definitely a proud moment,” J.D. Gresham explained. “I couldn’t be any more happy with the way we stayed disciplined and grinded out a great victory.”

“I had that feeling.” Jacob Bradshaw answered. “I was walking towards the clubhouse to go over my scorecard, and seeing the smiles of my teammates just gave me that ‘Yeah, this is ours’ type feeling. It was a great thing to see and be apart of.”

The next afternoon, it was the girls turn.

For the ladies, they finished second, and managed to advance to their own sectional. Their regional took

place at the Indian Trails Golf Course in Camp Point, and they shot a team total of a 362. Lauren Hawley led the way for the Lady Saukees with an 81. Kara Williams shot an 89, and Ariana White followed with a 91. Gabi Fish shot a 101 to round out the scoring.

Their sectional was held Saturday at The Rail in Springfield.

The girls fell short, just missing a spot to advance by a mere nine strokes. The Lady Saukees shot a 390 as a team, and placed fourth.

Lauren Hawley, who made it to state as an individual, shot a 44/43 split for an 87.

Other scores that followed were Kara Williams with a 98, Ariana White with a 101, and Gabi Fish with a 104.

“I was very happy with the

way we fought through tough conditions,” Hawley stated.

“I’m glad to make it to state, but it would’ve been fun with my teammates. Once at state, all pressure is off, it’s fun to be apart of the atmosphere. It was a great season.”

“It’s over,” Ariana White bluntly explained. “It’s honestly really hard to process.

It’s been a great year with great teammates and coaches.”

“I was glad to be apart of such a great year.” Allie Plattner said.

The boys were expected to participate in their sectional at Crane Creek golf course Tuesday, with no scores available at press time. The team hopes to capitalize on a successful season s with the storybook ending, according to Bradshaw.

After the Pink Night ceremonies were over it was back business for the Lady Tornadoes. Ashley McCarter brought the team back in the final match with her impressive serves, getting four aces for the team.

Maroon goes pink for Volley For Hope

By ASHLEY MILLER Pike Press Last Monday GriggsvillePerry decked their gym out for their annual Pink Night. The Lady Tornadoes, who were inspired by all those fighting or in remission from cancer, took the North Greene Lady Spartans into three matches where they put on a show, only losing the final match 26-24.

The first match Monday proved easy for the Lady T’s, taking the 25-11 win. The Lady Spartans fought back the second match and took it 25-22. The final match looked grim at the start, the Lady T’s down 21-15, but Ashley McCarter came in with solid serves to bring the team back into the game. She ended with 4 personal points for the team.

Maleah Richard came in with eight points for the team while getting on the floor to save the team from 6 of the Spartans

attempts while Jordan Brite also had 8 digs for the team.

Tuesday the Lady Tornadoes took on West Central where they lost in two difficult matches. The first went 25-11 and the second 25-14. Richard once again lead the team, scoring four points and saving the team three with digs. Brite also had three digs.

Thursday the lady T’s took on Carrolton when they lost in two matches once again. The first match went 25-20 while the second also went 25-11 both in the Hawk’s favor.

Richard had three kills for the team and Brite came in with two while covering the floor to save the team five points.

This week the Lady T’s will take on Liberty at home Tuesday before traveling to Payson Wednesday and Western Thursday. The next week will kick off the PCC tournament, the last set of games before regionals begin.

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Pike County match-up goes to Western

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The Western Lady Wildcats and the Pleasant Hill Lady Wolves faced off at the volleyball net last week in what could be a Pike County Conference Tournament match-up. The tournament starts Oct. 16 in Griggsville.

The Wildcats (6-12) were led by Tori Predmore’s 16 kills & 2 blocks.Aftyn Harrison recorded six serveaces for Western, Chloe Mellon following with 4. Paige Snyder had 6 kills and 1 block, Harrison also had 31 digs with Smith at 14.

Harrison and Smith teamed up on the serve receives for 12 & 5.

Chloe Mellon also recorded 14 sets with Conkright at 9.

Pleasant Hill’s coach said the Lady Wildcats kills were the turning point in the match.

“The Pleasant Hill Lady Wolves played a very hard

fought game against the Western Wildcats,” Terri Clowers, coach, said. “ We missed a few serves and that hurt us. We played much better in the second game but fell to Western’s kills in the third match.

Hannah Allen and Kaylee Smith led the team in scoring with nine points, three aces for Allen and eight points, three aces for Smith. Allie Minor and Emily Hall each had three points and Faith Capps and Deme Batchelor added three.

Minor had four kills and two digs. Capps had six blocks, Allen and Smith each had two and Batchelor added one.

Chloe Orr and Minor had two digs. Smith, Batchelor and Capps each had one.

Pleasant Hill and Western are scheduled to play each other in the round-robin PCC tourney Oct. 17 in the 8 p.m. game in Griggsville.

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The Western volleyball team defeated Pleasant Hill 25-13, 18-25, 25-20 Thursday night, Oct. 5.Haleigh Conkright and Paige Snyder were the defenders of the net in the game.

Lady Saukees lose both games this week

By CADE MCKINNON Pike Press It was a tough week for the Lady Saukee volleyball team.

In the first match of the week, Oct.3, the Pittsfield Lady Saukees played against the highly touted Payson Seymour Indians where they were defeated in two matches. The scores were 25-6 and 25-12.

Leading the Saukees was Maggie Marable who led in digs with four, blocks with two, and kills with two.

Madison Zumwalt ended

with four service points, and Josie Marable ended with three assists. The JV Saukees also fell to the Indians in two matches. The scores were 25-10 and 25-12.

Thursday, Oct. 5, the Pittsfield Lady Saukees played the Liberty Eagles where they lost in two games. The scores of those games were 25-21 and 25-10 and this moved the Saukees record to 3-11.

Leading in service points was both Maggie and Josie Marable, who both finished with four points and one ace. Josie

Marable also finished with eight assists, and Maggie Marable also finished with three blocks..

Kameron Smithers led in kills with eight, followed

by Maggie Marable with five. Smithers also led in digs with five. The JV team also lost in two matches, the scores were 25-18 and 25-11.

The Saukees hosted Triopia Monday night and were to have traveled to QND last night. The Waverly Tournament begins Oct. 14 and the PCC tourney begins in Griggsville Oct. 16-19.

Lady Wolves have tough week on the court

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The Pleasant Hill Lady Wolves had a tough week in volleyball action, falling to Brussels, 9-25 and 17-25,Meredosia, 25-19, 21-25 and 25-27 and then to Western in three, 13-25, 25-18 and 20-25.

In the Brussels game, which was Volley For Hope night, the girls were led by Faith Capps with five points, two aces and one kill. Deme Batchelor added three points, two aces, one kill and three digs.

Hanna Allen had one ace and three assists. Kaylee Smith had one point and one block; Ally Minor, had one assist two kills and two digs; Emily Hall added two points and one dig and Chloe Orr had two digs.

The next night, versus Merdosia, Smith led in points with 12, including four aces; Minor had 11 and Batchelor had seven.

Rounding out the scoring was, Hall with five include an ace, Capps with two and Allen with one.

Allen the led the team in assists with five, Minor had four and Smith added one.

Minor and Allen led the team in kills with three, Batchelor had two and Smith and Capps had one.

Capps led the team in blocks with two and Smith had one. Batchelor had the team’s only dig.

The week capped off with Western.

“The Pleasant Hill Lady Wolves played a very hard fought game against the

Western Wildcats,” Terri Clowers, coach, said. “ We missed a few serves and that hurt us. We played much better in the second game but fell to Western’s kills in the third match.

Allen and Smith led the team in scoring with 9 points, three aces for Allen and eight points, three aces for Smith.

Minor and EHall each had three points and Capps and Batchelor added three.

Minor had four kills and two digs. Capps had six blocks, Allen and Smith each had two and Batchelor added one.

Orr and Minor had two digs. Smith, Batchelor and Capps each had one.

Last night was senior night for the team seniors – Ally Minor, Deme Batchelor, Hanna Allen and Emily Hall.

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Pleasant Hill wins big against West Central

By CADE MCKINNON Pike Press Last Friday the Pleasant Hill Wolves took on the West Central Cougars, where they took advantage of a young, West Central squad, posting a 52-12 victory.

Dalton Crane threw for 191 passing yards, also finishing with four touchdown passes. Kodiak Rogers ended

with 103 rushing yards and also rushed in for two rushing touchdowns. Isaiha Rogers received four catches, totaling 74 yards and two receiving touchdowns. Justin Shireman finished with 46 rushing yards and 57 receiving yards, also adding one rushing touchdown, and one receiving touchdown. Jordan Collins also caught a receiving touchdown.

Nick Black led the defense with 17 total tackles, followed by Skylar Heatherly with 14, and Grant Peebles with 12. Peebles also had two sacks for a total loss of 16 yards.

The Wolves’s next appearance will be against the tough 7-1 Brown County Hornets. The game will be in Mt. Sterling.

Saukees lose to the Bullets at home

By CADE MCKINNON Pike Press This Friday the Pittsfield/ Griggsville Saukees took on the undefeated Williamsville Bullets. The Bullets remained undefeated as the Saukees fell 48-6.

Jack Palmer led the Saukees with 60 passing

yards and completed a touchdown pass to James Gwartney for the Saukees only touchdown early in the second half.

Derek Neupauer finished with 25 rushing yards. Alex Reel led the defense with seven tackles, followed by Cody Guthrie with five. Palmer also also

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picked off a Bullet’s pass on the defensive end.

Friday night’s game was senior night as the Saukees finish out the season on the road.

The Saukees will play the Pleasant Plains Cardinals for their next game and finish at Riverton.

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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 Kimberly A. Allen, 24, Pearl, was arrested Oct. 2 on a misdemeanor charge of contempt of court. She remains lodged in lieu of $150 bond.

Brittany N. Smith, 30, Pittsfield, was arrested Oct. 2 on a felony in-state warrant. She posted $800 and was released pending court appearance.

Allison M. Harrison, 28, Pleasant Hill, was arrested Oct. 3 on a Pike County traffic warrant. She posted $200 and was released pending court appearance.

Anthony J. Jones, 46, Nebo, was arrested Oct. 3 on a felony Pike County warrant alleging failure to appear. Bond was set at $500. He was also arrested on a Pike County traffic warrant, also with a bond of $500. New charges include felony possession of methamphetamine.

Bond was set at $2,500 and three offenses had no bond set -- misdemeanor

charges of drug paraphernalia, felony possession of a hypodermic needle, and misdemeanor theft under $500. He remains lodged.

Elizabeth A. Johns, 23, Pearl, was arrested Oct. 3 on three traffic offenses - operation of an uninsured motor vehicle, driver’s license not on person, and failure to notify secretary of state; two felonies, concealing or aiding a fugitive, possession of methamphetamine; two misdemeanors, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a hypodermic needle.

Latasha E. Dotts, 33, Springfield, was arrested Oct. 3 on a Pike County traffic warrant alleging failure to appear on a speeding charge. She posted $100 and was released pending court appearance.

Fredrick D. Ertiz, 63, Hull, was arrested Oct. 4 on a charge of aggravated DUI and felony driving while suspended or revoked. He posted $300 bond and was released pending court appearance.

Tina S. Edwards, 50, Detroit, was arrested Oct. 4 on a misdemeanor charge of violation of the cemetery protection act.

She posted $150 bond and

was released pending court appearance.

Jerrold E. Lynch, 61, Barry, was arrested Oct. 4 on a misdemeanor Pike County warrant seeking to revoke probation. He was released on an $800 recognizance bond.

Justin J. Barker, 26, Griggsville, was arrested Oct. 4 on a Pike County traffic warrant alleging failure to appear. He remains lodged in lieu of $500 bond.

Kyle Dipaolo, 34, Alton, was arrested Oct. 4 on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance. He remains lodged in lieu of $1,000 bond.

Chad W. Berry, 35, Meredosia, was arrested Oct. 5 on a traffic charge of reckless driving, driving under the influence of alcohol, leaving the scene of an accident with damage and improper lane usage. He posted $100 and was released pending court appearance.

Diabolique D. Benton, 19, Quincy, was arrested Oct. 6 on a misdemeanor in-state warrant. He remains lodged in the Pike County Jail in lieu of $500 bond.

Mary J. Snyder, 39,

Arenzville, was arrested Oct. 6 on an in-state traffic warrant alleging petition to revoke on a speeding charge. She posted $200 and was released pending court appearance.

Larry E. Kauffman, 53, Virginia,was arrested on a charge of domestic battery.

He remains lodged in the Pike County Jail in lieu of $250 bond.

Carl W, Clarkson, 58, Pittsfield, was arrested Oct. 8 on charges of driving while suspended, operation of an uninsured motor vehicle, failure or improper signal and failure to notify secretary of state. He posted $200 bond and was released pending court appearance.

Larry L. Bollinger, 23, Jacksonville, was arrested Oct. 8 on an in-state warrant for failure to appear on an in-state warrant.

He posted $300 and was released pending court appearance.

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Accident injures one

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press A two-vehicle accident on Il. 104 eastbound near 335th Street in Pike County sent an elderly man to the hospital for unspecified injuries. The accident occurred Monday at 11:25 a.m.

According to Illinois State Police, two vehicles were eastbound hauling trailers with round hay bales.

The vehicles were driven

by Donald O. Owen, 95, Baylis, and William D. Owens, 33, Baylis. The second vehicle, driven by the younger Owens, was leading the way and slowed to pass a third vehicle, a 2009 International truck-trailer hauling a combine and driven westward by Cary W. Bruns, 41, Winchester.

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The older Owens struck the rear of the younger Owens, causing a large, round bale of hay to fall from the trailer. The hay bale stuck the front dual tire of the combine.

The older Owens was driving a 2003 GMC 3500 pickup with trailer and the STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS – IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ROBERT H. OGLE, Deceased.

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NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on September 29, 2017 a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Pike County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Mole Patrol, located at 115 N. Oak St., Griggsville, IL 62340.

Dated this 29th day of September, 2017

younger Owens had a 1999 Dodge Ram, also with a trailer.

Assisting at the scene was the Pike County Sheriff’s Department and Pike County EMS. Donald Owens was ticketed for no valid driver’s license.

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TIMBER SALE AD The City of Pittsfield is seeking sealed bids for a timber sale at Lake Pittsfield. A bid packet is available at Pittsfield City Hall 215 N. Monroe Pittsfield, Illinois. The trees have been marked by a Professional Forester. Bids are due at 4:30 pm November 15, 2017. The bid opening will be November 17, 2017 at 10:00 am. For more information contact Pittsfield City Hall 217-285-4484.

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Notice is given of the death of Robert H. Ogle, of Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois. Letters of Office were issued on October 6, 2017, to Bobbi Jo Delmater, 211 E. Spruce, Shelbina, MO 63468, whose attorney is David B. Shaw, 303 E. Adams, P.O. Box 9, Pittsfield, Illinois 62363.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at Pike County Courthouse, 100 East Washington Street, Pittsfield, IL 62363, or with the Executor, or both, on or before the 1th day of April, 2018, said date being not less than 6 months from the date of the first publication, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representatives and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

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HELP WANTED The City of Pittsfield will be accepting applications for a Gas & Water Department employee. A job description may be obtained when requesting an application. Work experience will be considered for pay scale. Must live within one mile of the City limits of Pittsfield or be willing to move within six months.

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associated with the issuance of said long-term bonds. All of these projects and expenses are more specifically described in the Petition.

The Petition alleges that the District does not have sufficient funds on hand or otherwise available to pay the costs and expenses for which the Additional Assessment is requested.

No assessment roll was filed with the Petition. Rather, the Petition requests an order directing the commissioners of the District to prepare and file with the Court an assessment roll for the approved Additional Assessment and to provide notice of said filing and of the hearing on said assessment roll as required in the Drainage Code.

Upon the filing of the Petition, the same was presented to the Court and by the Court set for hearing before the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit of Illinois, Pike County, Illinois, in the courthouse at 100 East Washington, Pittsfield, Illinois, second floor, on the 3rd day of November, 2017 at 9:00 a.m.

Pursuant to 70 ILCS 605/4-23, any landowner in the District or other party defendant may, at or prior to the time fixed for hearing, file objections to the Petition or any portion thereof, or request that the Petition be modified in any particular and, after such filing, may be heard at the aforesaid hearing with reference thereto and may introduce evidence in support thereof.

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414 Hillview Rd. Winchester, IL 62694

(217) 204-4121

Amy & Tim Duncan Find us on Facebook: *The Farm* • Pinterest: Amy Duncan

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VENDOR EVENT AT SATURDAY OCTOBER 14TH FROM 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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UALITY vendors set up in our orchard offering antiques, primitives, folk art, early American, cabin, colonial, repurposed, barn finds, handmade items and sweet treats too!

Remember to bring cash, most vendors do not accept credit cards.

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eatured Artist Kimberly Dublo will be on site demonstrating her talent of gourd carving.

Kim is a well known, self taught artist who carves dried gourds. Her meticulous and articulate work has been featured in magazines, newspapers and galleries across the U.S. Pull up a chair and watch Kim go to work creating a magnificent piece of art.

Read Kim Dublo’s latest article in the October issue of Illinois Country Living Magazine.

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our our 1840 log cabin, an original 19’x29’ log structure. Two story, stone fireplace, original logs....a piece of history on our farm. Walk in and walk back in time! ake advantage of our Fall Farm Wagon Photo Op, our old wagon will be parked in the northeast corner of the orchard. Decorated with straw bales, corn stalks, pumpkins, gourds and mums too. A great opportunity to take a picture to share with family, friends and Facebook! Bring your camera or phone.

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*We do have a few booths left for our vendor event, if you have QUALITY items and would like a booth, call Amy Duncan at (217) 204-4121. No junk, no yard sale, no mass produced, no catalog or home party items permitted*

GRAND RE-OPENING SATURDAY OCTOBER 14TH WILL ALSO BE OUR GRAND RE-OPENING OF *THE FARM

We liquidated the store this summer, took a few months off to travel and buy to start fresh and new with ANTIQUES and PRIMITIVES! When we re-open on Saturday October 14th, you will find an array of antiques, primitives, seasonal, drieds, everlastings and keepsakes from many estates, sales and festivals. We have traveled and collected items to offer from several states....and the store is looking great! Come see our new look and new way of doing business.

If you like the primitive look... you will LOVE OUR STORE!

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*The Farm* is no longer open ThursdaySunday. We now will be open just one day per month with new finds for our customers.

Our first open date with the new look and the new items is Saturday October 14th.

UPCOMING OPEN DATES for *THE FARM* are: October 14th from 10:00-3:00 November 18th from 10:00-3:00 December 16th from 10:00-3:00

2018:

January 20th from 10:00-3:00 February 24th from 10:00-3:00

Also, please join our NEW Facebook page for weekly offerings of antiques, primitives and more. We have a scheduled offering of items once a week and several listings throughout the week for purchase. You can log on and buy, we ship to customers both near and far. Request to join CABIN, COLONIAL and EARLY AMERICAN WARES on Facebook.

Our page has been noted “Popular” by Facebook.

In just six weeks we have grown to almost 2,000 members! Join us...don’t miss out!

Be sure to stay up to date on the news of *The Farm* through our business page for the store.

You can find that page on Facebook at *The Farm*. Be sure to “Like” and follow to get notifications.

We no longer accept credit cards in the store, cash or check only.

look forward t o seeing you all again soon!

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State’s

attorney tries to shake things up

Zack Boren, Pike County State’s Attorney, tries his hand at making milkshakes Oct. 5 at McDonald’s in Pittsfield. It was McPeace night and a portion of the profits turned between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. were donated to Quanda. Several elected officials and candidates worked a shift to help the cause.

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Youth

hunt success

Eli White, Chambersburg, shot an 8-point buck last weekend during youth deer hunting season. Bow season for adults started Oct. 1 and last weekend was for youth under 16 as long as accompanied by an adult with a hunting license.

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Nailed It

opens in

Pittsfield

A recent graduate of Gem City nail technician school, Angela Shamblin, has opened a nail salon at her residence at 504 N. Dutton, Pittsfield. Shamblin opened the shop recently and prefers appointments but will take walk-ins if there is an opening.

Shamblin, standing left, says the new business would not have been possible with out the support of her boyfriend, Casey Martin, and their children, left to right on the straw bales, Alex, Noah, Randi and Logan. Call 217-242-1090 for manicure or pedicure appointments.

Open government. Informed citizenry.

IT TAKES A FREE PRESS

JWCC offering digital camera class field, and interact with the instructor and fellow classmates via computer monitors. On Wednesday, Oct. 25, from 6-9 p.m., students must visit the Quincy campus to take part in the lab portion of the class.

The class will teach the basics of digital camera use, including information on icons, menus and function buttons. Tips on how to save, store and share images, how to adjust settings to get unique photos and techniques on how to get better actions shots will also be discussed. Students should bring their own digital camera with instruction manual and a fresh set of batteries for the lab portion of the class. The cost of the class is $60.

To register or for more information on this and other community based outreach

John Gebhardt, retired director of instructional technology and telecommunication from John Wood Community College and noncredit photography instructor, will use Zoom technology to deliver a portion of his class this fall. Gebhardt will deliver his non-credit “Using Your Digital Camera Class” lecture, scheduled for Monday, Oct. 23 from 6-9 p.m., using Zoom teleconferencing technology. Zoom will allow JWCC to communicate from the Quincy campus to regional centers, providing students a direct educational experience without having to drive several miles to attend a class in person.

For the first class on Monday, Oct. 23, students may visit the Mt. Sterling Education Center, or the Southeast Education Center in Pitts-

classes, contact JWCC at 217-641-4951 or visit www. jwcc.edu/community.

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