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Borrowman announces two resignations By MICHAEL BOREN Pike Press Pike County Board Chairman Andy Borrowman Monday night announced the resignation of county board member Patrice Mills of Barry and Circuit Clerk Debbie Dugan. Borrowman said he didn’t receive the Mills resignation until Friday night at which point it was too late to get it on the agenda for Monday’s meeting, so the board will have to officially accept the resignation at the May meeting. He said he would be requesting three names from Pike County Republican Chairman John Birch, from which the board would name a replacement for Mills. Borrowman also announced that Circuit Clerk Debbie Dugan had called him to say she was resigning, but that he does not yet have an official resignation letter or date of her resignation. (See related story.) He said when the resignation becomes official the board
>>> Three names will be requested from Pike County Republican Chairman John Birch from which the board will name a replacement for Patrice Mills. would appoint a Democrat to take her place until the election this November. The two hour meeting included discussions of several topics. Jonas Petty was spokesman for the Hotel/Motel Tax Accommodations Board. Board member Jim Sheppard said that some action had to be taken because the tax was scheduled to sunset “next Tuesday.” In addition to passing a four-year extension of the ordinance, Petty urged two changes to the act. The first dealt with action to make sure that all places of accommodation, including hunting lodges, paid the 4% as required. He urged that the county treasurer and
state’s attorney take a more active role in requiring compliance to the tax requirement. Petty’s second recommended change to the ordinance was that 50% of the funds collected should be used for marketing for the lodges, hotels and motels that are currently paying the tax to the county. There was considerable discussion about how to determine what places were paying the tax, and how to prove they were not paying as they should. Some of the previous uses of the tax money were recounted, and the funding for this year was agreed upon as follows: n $5,000 for the Nicolay Hay Day, which includes the dedication of the three busts
on the courthouse lawn. n $10,000 for the annual meeting of White Tail Properties, which brings many people for lodging and meals from all over the country. n $9,467 for a local business promotional book, which will include ads and coupons. The board voted 7-0 to extend the program for four years, with the two recommended changes. There was also a discussion about an agreement with Johnson Controls. Two representatives from the company were present to answer questions, and the board voted 7-0 to agree to a Project Development Agreement which will allow Johnson Controls to begin developing potential energy saving and improvements for the county buildings. It was agreed by the company that the initial $19,500 that the county is to pay for the services could be paid over a period of time—not all up front.
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By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Debbie Dugan, Pike County’s Circuit Clerk, has resigned her position, effective sometime June. She has accepted new employment. Dugan was first elected to the (See, DUGAN, A2)
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Workers from the Pittsfield Work Camp have focused on cleaning up areas at Pittsfield City Lake where trees were harvested over the winter. The harvesting of the trees have left several members of the community upset with the way the lake looks but the council assures everyone that in time, the lake area will be even more beautiful with new growth trees that will thrive now that the older, diseased and often dead trees have been cleared. Two crews from the work camp have been working and the council is hopeful additional crews from the Greene County facility will be able to help.
Mayor upset about lake complaints By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Pittsfield Mayor John Hayden said at the April 17 city council meeting he has calmed down; observers noted he still appeared visibly angry. “I don’t do Facebook or any social media,” Hayden said. “But I was shown some of the comments on there since the lake has opened and what they are
saying is not true.” Hayden re-emphasized what has been said before about the harvest of trees at Pittsfield City Lake. “The trees that were taken out were chosen by a forester, who said if we didn’t take out the older, diseased and dying trees, the new trees could not grow under the canopy of leaves,” Hayden said. “This had to be done to preserve the forested areas at the lake.”
Pikeland picks Petty By Beth Zumwalt Pike Press Pikeland School Board has chosen one of their own to head the Pittsfield High School football program. Paul Petty, a current board member and the sheriff of Pike County, has accepted the position of varsity coach. The motion to hire Petty was made after a closed session held after the regular monthly school board April 18. “We are excited about the enthusiasm and experience that Mr. Petty brings to the position,” Angie Greger, Pittsfield High School principal, said. “He has been a volunteer and coach for the Saukees for over 12 years and has worked closely with previous head coaches, giving him the knowledge and understanding of our school’s philosophy and tradition.” Petty’s recommendation as
PAUL PETTY gridiron coach came with a condition — he must resign his school board seat. He was elected to his seat in April, 2017, so three years remain on his term. “He had to resign,” Paula Hawley, superintendent of the district, said after the meeting. “There is so many things he couldn’t vote on – matters of (See, petty, A2)
Hayden admitted the area looks rough and said it will most likely be a year before all affects of the forestry project are eliminated. “We have crews out there cutting up the tops and stacking the wood for campers to use,” Hayden said. “We have work crews from the work camp working on it. But there is only so much we can do. A lot of it will be waiting (See, complaints, A2)
“This had to be done to preserve the forested areas at the lake.”
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Jury finds Pope guilty on 10 of 14 counts
By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press A jury of three men and nine women found John Pope, 47, Pearl, guilty on 10 of 14 counts of sexual abuse in Pike County Circuit Court Wednesday, April 18. The jury deliberated about three hours before returning the verdict after hearing testimony April 13, 16, 17, and 18. “Three hours was about what I was expecting from deliberations,” Zack Boren, Pike County State’s Attorney, who prosecuted the case along with assistant Leecia Carnes, said. “The jury had 14 distinct counts to go through - a total of 28 verdict forms - and a large number of jury instructions. Anything shorter than three hours would have surprised me.” The verdict means Pope will spend the rest of his natural life in prison. He was convicted of five counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, involving more than one victim. Under Illinois law, that is punishable by life imprisonment.
His other charges included: two counts of indecent solicitation of a child, three counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. He was found not guilty of four counts of predatory criminal sexual assault. According to previous court appearances, Pope’s victims as described in the charging documents were all under the age of 13 when the offenses occurred. He was arrested January 30, 2017 after his wife, Minnie Pope, alerted authorities of what the girls, who were adopted by the Popes, had told her. The girls have been in foster care since shortly after the situation was reported. Pope was represented by Anthony Cameron of Quincy. Cameron was unavailable for comment. “This was a team effort,” Boren said. “I would like to thank all the members of my staff who put in many extra hours to bring this case to a conclusion. I also appreciate the special assistance provided by members of the courthouse staff and the Pike County Sheriff’s Department.” (See, guilty, A2)
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Dugan (Continued from A1) office in 2004 and has ran for the position and been elected each time since. According to Pike County Clerk Donnie Apps, the county board will most likely take suggestions from the Democratic Party for a person to fill in for Dugan until the November election. “Then there will be an election for a candidate to fill out the last two years of her unexpired
term,” Apps said. “It will be the same process as we used when the state’s attorney resigned before her term was up a few of years ago.” A more detailed press release will be issued soon, further detailing Dugan’s plans. Democratic County Chairman Kevin Duesterhaus says the Democratic Central Committee will meet this week to discuss a replacement for Dugan.
Complaints (Continued from A1) for the younger trees to fill in the gaps.” The council had decided more than a year ago to thin the trees at the lake and a forester from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources walked the lake and identified trees that had reached maturity and needed to come down. All in all, approximately 900 trees were tagged. Area loggers came in and submitted bids for the project of what they would be willing to pay for the trees. The high bid went to Rodney Collins of Pleasant Hill. “He’s done a great job,” Hayden said. “He has cleaned up what he could even though that wasn’t in his contract. He has been careful not to cut a lot of deep ruts getting the logs out of the area.” Collin’s bid of approximately $225,000 for the logging rights has been earmarked for lake improvements. “Not a dime of that money will be spent anywhere but the lake,” Hayden said. “We have committed the bulk of the money to resurfacing the roads at the lake this fall when we do the city streets.” Another approximately $30,000 has been used to purchase a handicap fishing dock for the area known as Catfish Point, on the northeast side of the lake. More money has been designated to purchase some fish cleaning tables because fishermen are currently using picnic tables. “And then people can’t use them for picnics,” Hayden said. “The rest of the money, about $35,000, will be used at the lake on future projects.” The board also heard an
update from Casey French of Cass Communications. French updated the council on the new broad band, fiber optic service coming to Pittsfield residents. “We have already done the businesses,” French said. “We will be starting construction of the new equipment April 30 and once that is done we will have technicians doing one section of town at time, updating everyone’s service.” According to French, Cass customers with a speed of 10 will be upgraded to 60, those with 25, will be updated to 110 and those with 60 will go to 125. Those with 1G of service will also be upgraded. Only those with 1G who are wanting to upgrade will see an additional charge. French and Tom Allen, Cass CEO, said additional technicians may be brought in to do the home upgrades to speed the process. The upgrade should improve the cable quality of Cass Cable Television but will not result in any addition channels or other features. The council also heard a report on the trout fishing day held at the King Park lagoon. More than 107 children, along with dozens of adults, participated in the event. According to the council, the city is looking at cleaning up the lagoon area and replacing the rock baskets that surround the edge of the lagoon, saying they are no longer attractive and pose a safety issue. This year marks the 125th anniversary of Pittsfield. The city is ordering some commemorative coins to recognize the milestone. Those should be available soon in a limited number.
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(Continued from A1) the budget, student discipline, etc.” Petty is in the the final months of his career as Pike County Sheriff, a position he has held for 20 years. In announcing his decision not to run for a fifth term, Petty said despite not serving as sheriff, he planned to stay active in the community Petty said the decision to resign was the toughest decision he has ever made. “I placed my name on the ballot to serve my constituents for a period of time. Quitting is not something I do,” he said. “But I have learned to consider that sometimes obstacles or choices you are not expecting change the circumstances.” Petty said he believes in the importance football has. “II believe the program has a big impact on the school,” he said. “It kicks off the school year each fall and when you look at the heritage of great coaches and players before us, I want every player to have that opportunity.” Petty was the Saukee quarterback from 1983 until 1985, competing with his brother, Adam, for the position several of those years. The vote to hire Petty to the position was four yes votes with Petty abstaining and Richard Myers and Brian Daniel voting No. After the meeting Myers
explained his No vote, saying he didn’t think Petty should have to resign from the board to accept a coaching position. According to sources, Daniels preferred to hire a coach from within the district, someone who could have more contact with the students/players. Petty will not be employed by the district in any capacity except football coach. His salary will be $4,620. Petty said he had hoped to accept the job at no pay and retain his seat on the board. “I thought about it for 48-hours and decided that to delay the matter would just delay the program,” he said. “The kids needed the position to be filled, so we can get summer programs established. I did not want to resign my seat on the board, but I understand the request.” Meanwhile, Petty is recruiting assistant coaches and trying to get schedules of meetings and coachplayer days scheduled. “I want to teach the players a technical knowledge of the sport,” Petty said. “I want to motivate in a positive manner — in general, attempt to show and encourage a passion for the game and the sport. We’ve got some new ideas. I’m upbeat. Football motivates me. I’m 110 percent most of the time. I’m high energy and I want our players to learn football and learn how to compete.”
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Pittsfield native represents husband at Rock and Roll HOF induction April 14 By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press How does a little girl who grew up in Pike County, in the jail no less, get to walk the red carpet at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony? Lee Lightle Thomas can answer that question. “I was invited because of Ray,” Thomas said. “We were married for more than 10 years when he died in January. I was invited to the ceremony to induct The Moody Blues into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame because he was a member of the band for more than 40 years.” Thomas said she was a regular concert goer until she had her daughter, Jennifer, 40 plus years ago. “When Jennifer grew up and was out on her own, I started going to a few concerts with friends,” Thomas said. “I was always a Led Zeppelin fan but I like the Moody Blues.” According to Thomas, she and her friends went to a Moody Blues concert and all the women were rushing the stage, giving band members flowers. “I didn’t have a flower, so I handed Ray a copy of the first Harry Potter book,” she said. “He immediately asked me to meet him for a drink after the show. I said No.” Ray Thomas turned out to be persistent and tracked Lee down through some friends. She finally relented and went out with him. “I thought, here’s a guy with 18 platinum albums, he’s got to have an ego problem,” she said. “Nothing could be further than the truth. He didn’t have an egotistical bone in his body.” The two continued to see each other, although Ray Thomas’s touring schedule made it difficult. “I would go to where he was performing and we would have to use aliases at the hotel,” Lee Thomas said. “We didn’t go out when he
was on the road because of the fans. While he loved his fans, he wanted his privacy, also.” Thomas told the story of an episode where Ray had gone to visit Paul McCartney, one of the Beatles, at McCartney’s home in London. “Pretty soon this girl came down the stairs,” Lee Thomas said. “Someone asked where she had came from and someone replied she was a frequent crasher at homes of celebrities. Someone said she had climbed in the bathroom window, which eventually became the title of one of the Beatles hits.” The Moody Blues had their share of hits. Songs that reached the top 10 included: Knights in White Satin, The Story in Your Eyes, Question, Your Wildest Dreams, Ride My See-Saw, Go Now, Tuesday Afternoon, The Voice, Voices in the Sky and Isn’t Love Strange. All together they record hundreds of songs. And Thomas says Ray stayed humble through it all. “He loved to cook, he loved to fish and be outdoors,” she said. “He was Welsh but raised in Birmingham, England because of WWII. His father served in the Royal Navy and his mum worked in a munitions factory. He remembers the bombings, even wrote a song about it called ‘Eternity Road.’ It’s about a pilot doing a bombing run.” Moody Blues band members were interchangeable but Thomas was an original member until he retired in 2002. “He had a balance issue and he was afraid he would fall,” Lee Thomas said. The couple retired to Wales, where Thomas had a seven-acre estate, complete with a small lake, and habitat for all different types of wildlife and fowl. “He loved to fish,” Lee Thomas said. “My dad would have loved him.” Lee is the daughter of
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(Continued from A1) The Pike County Sheriff’s Department was the lead investigative agency on the case. Witnesses at the trial included multiple case agents, DNA analysts from the Illinois State Police Crime Laboratory, and representatives of DCFS and the Children’s Advocacy Center. A sentencing date has not yet been set, but sentencing status is set for May 24, at 10 a.m. Pope was taken into custody after the jury returned its verdicts. Boren said a sentencing date has not been finalized for a number of reason including waiting for Pope and his attorney to announce if they plan to appeal. “Once that is litigated,
we will set a firm sentencing date,” Boren said. The children in the case are still in the custody of the Department of Children and Family Services guardianship administrator. Two live with a foster family and one is in a residential placement. The victims testified via closed circuit television from the judge’s chamber with their testimonies being transmitted to the court room for the jurors and Pope to hear. Pope’s wife, Minnie, is also facing felony charges. Officials allege she harassed at least one of the victims in the case, trying to dissuade the person from testifying. She is due in court May 15 for an arraignment.
John Birch re-elected Pike County GOP Chairman Fourteen of the 19 duly elected Republican precinct committeemen met as prescribed by Illinois statute at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 18 in the Pike County courthouse. Andy Borrowman called the meeting to order, and asked for nominations for Republican County Chairman. John Birch was reelected without opposition. Michael Boren was then re-elected vice chairman and Gregg Carnes was reelected treasurer. Cheri
Myers was elected secretary. It was agreed that the GOP Central Committee will meet on the second Monday of alternate months at 6:30 p.m. at the Cardinal Inn, with more frequent meetings called by chairman as necessary. The committee voted unanimously to support Mike Bigger as the 18th Congressional District representative on the State Republican Central Committee.
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Lee Thomas, left, and her husband, Ray, lived a quiet, average lifestyle after he retired from touring with his band, The Moody Blues. Lee Thomas, a Pittsfield native, said her husband was always able to keep his professional life and personal life separate.
Wayne and Jo Lightle. Lightle was the Pike County sheriff for a number of years when the sheriff’s office provided living quarters for the sheriff. Lee and her brother, Chuck, grew up in the jail. “Ray though that was so cool that I lived in the jail,” Lee said. “And he loved wearing his Pig Day T-shirts.” Thomas said although she did not participate in the induction ceremony, she took with her a letter Ray had written before his death. “They found out in December they were being inducted,” she said. “Ray knew he would not be able to attend so he wrote out some things. Then he died in January. I took his notes but
as the other band members were reading them the microphone went out and no one heard them.” Thomas said she is very proud of her husband’s accomplishments. In addition to being a member of The Moody Blues, Thomas was considered a pioneer in rock and roll. When the band released its first album, it was rhythm and blues but the follow-up in 1968 included rock and roll songs, laced with classical music. That innovation branded them as pioneers in the development of art rock and progressive rock. “Ray played the flute in their numbers,” Lee said. “He was self taught.”
Phillips chosen for Whitetail Properties scholarship John Hyatt Phillips IV, a senior at Griggsville-Perry High, has been chosen as the recipient of the “We Grow Dreams” scholarship offered by Whitetail Properties Real Estate in Pittsfield. The scholarship is a onetime award of $1,000 to be used toward cost-of-living and tuition. Applicants must have possessed a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher. “As a land company, it’s important to us to help educate the next generation of farmers, realtors and land managers,” Dan Perez, Whitetail Properties CEO, said. “We’re also proud to be headquartered in Pitts-
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The Pike Press will honor 21 seniors from all four Pike County High Schools at the 35th annual Pike Press All-County Scholars Banquet to be held Wednesday, April 25 at the Crossroads Center in Pittsfield. Students are selected for the honor of Pike Press scholar by the administration of their respective high schools. The evening’s agenda includes a social hour, introduction of the scholars, a dinner served by the Pittsfield First Christian Church, a 15-year perspective from a former Pike Press Scholar, Kyle Hannel, and a presentation by special guest speaker, Ken Bradbury.
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The evening will culminate with the presentation of the Pike Press $500 scholarship to one of the attending scholars and the announcement of the 2018 Pike County Teacher of the Year. Educational mentors who are attending as guests of scholars include: Chris Sheehan, Allison Dokey, Cindy Lightle, Paul Lennon, Adam Singler, Jody Heavner, Mike Smith, Justin Bangert, James Feldpausch, Mark Heffington, Christie Mendenhall, Beth Arnold, Jenna Morrow, Jenna Simonsen, Elizabeth Seals, Glenn Kummerow, Steve Schultz, Michael Pruden, Stefanie Rennecker, Ruth Kummerow and Matthew Etzler.
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Three new clubs at PHS By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press There are three new clubs at Pittsfield High School, giving students more chances to be involved. Since the beginning of the year, a book club has formed with Kathy Hoover being the advisor. According to Angie Gregor, the students gather on Wednesdays and discuss books they have read and make recommendations. Recently enough money has been raised to purchase several copies of the same book. This will give the students the opportunity to read the book and compare thoughts. The second club is Future Educators. It is sponsored by Greger and Michelle Westmaas, guidance counselor. “We average about six or seven at our meetings,”
Greger said. “There are more interested but with everyone’s busy schedule we usually get six or seven at our meetings.” Greger said the students are interested in the teaching profession and ask a lot of questions. ‘Recently they asked me how teachers got paid,” she said. “I explained the negotiation process and printed off copies of the teacher’s contract for them.” The third club is called PHS Pride and is an opportunity for students of the LGBT community to gather and provide support for one another. The first meeting of the group was last Friday and Greger said at least two students attended that she knew about. Since the club meets after school, no school personal is listed as an advisor but Michelle Westmaas sits in the meetings as an observer.
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It’s time to lock it up We wish it wasn’t true, but it is. Even in Pike County, you need to lock up. Many of us come from a background where houses and cars were never locked and the neighborhood was as safe as the cozy chair in your den. Not so any more. A rash of vehicle burglaries in Pleasant Hill is concrete proof that we all need to take a tip from our city cousins – lock it up to be safe. You may need to establish a new routine to remind yourself to hit the “lock” button. And, equally important, an “always there” spot to store your key so that you won’t be locked out. Remember that a locked vehicle is a strong deterrent to those who would take the easy opportunity to steal wallets, tools, equipment and other valuables. It isn’t foolproof – thieves will still smash windows – but an unlocked door is an open invitation. The same “lock it” advice applies to outbuildings and your house. It’s an extra step, yes, and sometimes inconvenient. But so is filing a police report and replacing stolen items. We’d like to think Pike County is an idyllic haven where petty crime is unknown. Not true. We know the crimes are happening. It’s up to us to be proactive and muster our best defense.
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hen the kids were little I would read books to them. “Good Night Moon,” “The Hungry Caterpillar,” and “The Big Red Barn” were three of our favorites. I wonder if we still have any those books. They were pretty tattered the last time I saw them. I read them so many times that the quotes are ingrained in my memory. How soon the time goes by. When I was in grade school we read “Run Away Ralph” and “Curious George.” I remember
that George was a good little monkey but always very curious. Ralph was a mouse that rode a mini motor scooter and wore half of a ping-pong ball for a helmet. Things that we read and were considered great parts of literature are now banned in some places. Also, history has been altered and some of the things which we were taught are considered inaccurate. I see that Mark Twain is now considered a racist in
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some circles. Columbus is not celebrated anymore as a great explorer and he also is considered a racist to some people. I was taught Pilgrims came to the United States to escape religious persecution. I’m pretty sure they were Christian but that’s what I read and was taught in history. I’m sure they’ve changed that, also. I think reading is important. The problem now is people don’t read and if they do read they can’t always rely on it being true.
Reading, writing, arithmetic, and telling the truth used to be what you were taught. They were important traits and values to have. I think now too many people know what an iPhone is and not what the word arithmetic means. n John Ottwell graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1984 and lives in Shrewsbury, Mo. His website is www.Finishyourstory.com.
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appear to have struck a positive chord among many readers with a recent column that worried Downstate Illinois is becoming irrelevant to the power brokers of Illinois, nearly all of whom reside in metropolitan Chicago. More emails than typical have been coming my way saying, in effect, “You’re right on, Jim!” One well-known statewide figure, whom most of you would recognize, called to declare that I was “spot on” in my column, adding: “Jim, I talk to audiences all over Illinois, including in Chicago, and you are absolutely right: Downstate doesn’t matter to powerful Chicagoans, while my Downstate audiences are distressed that we seem forgotten out here.” Based on a decade of writing this column for 20 newspapers all across Downstate, I know from emails that my readers are knowledgeable and thoughtful. So, please help me with feedback on the following musings: Should we create a non-profit think tank and advocacy group for purposes of building a more positive future for the communities and people of Downstate Illinois? And if so, what should such look like, at least initially? The range of options includes: A 501-c-3, tax deductible, educational yet limited advocacy organization, the most popular organizational popular format. A 501-c-4 lobbying organization of limited tax deductibility. I used to head a prominent statewide 501-c-4. We lobbied, testified extensively before the legislature, but did not contribute money to candidates. An informal advocacy group within the political world. For example, at one time there was an active, bipartisan “Downstate Caucus” in the state legislature, which met to discuss and develop legislative initiatives.
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accomplishments, obituaries, weddings, births, etc. These newspapers are institutions that help define their communities. They are the embodiment of the First Amendment. The continued loss of these institutions will have a lasting, negative impact on democracy itself. From a purely business viewpoint, these tariffs might help with a handful of jobs in one state while costing hundreds, perhaps thousands, of jobs across the nation. If you agree that trade laws should not be used in this manner, to help one individual business while hurting thousands of others, please contact your federal officials and let them know that you oppose tariffs on newsprint. DAVID PORTER President Southern Illinois Editorial Association
Finish Your Story: By John O ttwell
Week of April 25, 2018
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cently announced new tariffs on Canadian newsprint that will further impede the newspaper industry. Most newsprint used in the U.S. comes from Canada. In fact, only one U.S. mill in Washington State (North Pacific Paper Company) has petitioned in favor of these tariffs. No other U.S. newsprint mills have supported the petition, which is opposed by the American Forest and Paper Industry. Some newspapers, including Southern Illinois community newspapers, have already reported increases of 20 to 30 percent in printing costs. Most of these newspapers cannot absorb these additional costs and will have to raise prices, layoff employees or simply close. Many of these newspapers are small, weekly newspapers that communities rely on to hold local officials accountable as well as to inform them about sports
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I am told, however, that House Speaker Mike Madigan doesn’t like competing power bases, so he squelched participation by his party’s members. A coalition of existing groups that would collaborate to pursue initiatives and activities of mutual benefit for Downstate. To illustrate, there is at present a coalition of business and union organizations that work together to promote increased support for transportation projects. First, of course, there would have to be a convincing program of initiatives that would hold strong promise for adding value to Downstate Illinois. Lacking a clear vision of what to pursue and how to pursue it, there is no reason to create yet one more group. There are plenty of obvious issues that relate closely to Downstate Illinois and its future: Economic development. Western Illinois University political science head Keith Boeckelman has written a persuasive paper that contends Illinois has basically two economies, one in metro-Chicago and another Downstate. He suggests we need different sets of policies for each; for example, maybe Right to Work for Downstate only, to make the region more competitive with neighboring states. Transportation. The quality of our dense network of interstates and feeder highways, waterways, and railroads is critical to Downstate. Education funding. Most Downstate school districts have significantly less local property tax wealth per pupil than do those in metro-Chicago. Illinois has a new funding formula to address this, yet if there is no additional funding, the new formula is mostly a hollow victory. Higher education. Most Illinois public as well as private colleges and universities are E-mail: publisher@campbellpublications.net
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located Downstate; their strength is critical to the region’s future. Climate change. Traditional Illinois crops may be hurt by warmer conditions. On the other hand, if the South and Southwest become intolerably hot and evermore drought prone, Downstate may look more attractive in relative terms for re-location in the coming decades. The lack of a Downstate brand. Folks in metro-Chicago and beyond don’t know what we have to offer in terms of our many towns of “dear hearts and gentle people.” How about, simply: “Downstate matters!” Attitude adjustment. Downstaters need to be convinced that they and their communities do count, and can have positive futures. These are tough issues to tackle. They need analysis and creative thought. Then, promotion and advocacy are needed. Partners are critical as well; many groups, from labor to business to university think tanks, are pursuing one or more of the issue areas dot-pointed above. If a new group could add value, it would take seed money to launch the effort. Where might start-up funds come from: Downstate corporate foundations? Individual membership dues? Internet “crowd funding”? As readers can see, the above is off-the-topof-the-noggin thinking. I need your feedback; more heads are sure better than one, especially this one. Is there a nugget (or more) of an idea anywhere above that is worth pursuing? If so, how would you suggest proceeding? Downstate Illinois matters! n Jim Nowlan is a former state legislator and former senior fellow at the Institute of Government and Public Affairs at the University of Illinois. He has worked for three Illinois govenors.
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The Coonridge Digest: Freida Marie Crump
Friends part ways over Disney divide Greetings from the Ridge Her jaw dropped to the church pew. I’d known this gal since she was in elementary school and now she was mother of four. I mean, the lady had time to get to know me but on this winter Sunday as we sat waiting for the church service to begin she turned a looked at me with mouth agape. All in the world I had said was, “I’ve never been to Disney World.” God has divided the world into three classes of people: those very few like me who’ve never traipsed down to Orlando to experience Uncle Walt’s wonderful world of fantasy, those who have visited the place, then there are the full-fledged, blow-dried-in-the-wool, totally addicted Disney nuts. My friend Rebecca was in the nut category and the fact that I had never visited her version of heaven on earth simply floored her. She looked at me sadly and said, “Freida, I thought I knew you.” The prelude to the church service had just begun and I sputtered mightily trying to quickly explain that just because I’d not been to Disney World that didn’t mean that I disliked the place. It was no use. As the minister ascended into the pulpit our relationship descended into ruin. Rebecca looked at me as if I’d just insulted her first-born child. To this day I have no idea what happened in that
church service since I spent the entire time wondering how Mickey and Donald could have turned my best friend into a stranger and I’m sure that she also missed the gist of what was said in the pulpit as she pondered how she could have been mistaken about me for so many years. During the offertory I considered leaning over and telling her that there were actually a significant number of Americans who have not visited her hallowed theme park but I figured that would only increase the tension in our pew and I let it drop, but as we rose to sing the last hymn I whispered to Siri in my IPhone, “What percentage of Americans have visited Disneyland and Disney World?” The answer popped up: 70%. I scrolled down to find my calculator and figured that of the 325 million folks inhabiting this country, 97.5 million have never paid $50 for a meal hosted by Winnie the Pooh. Surely Rebecca couldn’t regard me as the lone rebel against the Magic Kingdom. I turned to tell her this but instead caught the accusing eye of Reverend Stephens who was not at all impressed with me using my cellphone even though I did my best to join in on “Bringing in the Sheaves” hoping he’d think I was using the phone as my hymnbook. Let me be clear. . . I am not anti mouse. From what I’ve seen Disneyland and its East
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t was no use. As the minister ascended into the pulpit our relationship descended into ruin. Rebecca looked at me as if I’d just insulted her first-born child. Coast reincarnation are wonderful places and I’m sure that generations of youngsters have wet their drawers with excitement as each bomb bursts in the Orlando air and thousands of little automatons claim that it is indeed a small world after all. What started out as a cartoon mouse sketched out by an out-of-work artist from Hermosa, Illinois, in 1928, has exploded into an empire raking in $45 billion a year with the company’s 11 parks around the world being responsible for a third of its profit. This comes out to about $6.2 million per day per park, proving that was one mighty little mouse. I had one more chance to make amends as Rebecca moved to exit our pew at the end of the service. “Hey, Bec, I’m sorry. It’s just that Herb and I are too old to go to Disney World.” Disbelief flashed across her eyes. “Freida, no one is too old for Disney.” Cowardice is among the most painful ways to die so when I got home that Sunday I began looking online for advice to senior citizens visiting Walt’s World. The list of warnings
was daunting: Avoid hot months, dehydration is the major health problem at Disney World, don’t go between noon and 4 p.m. take frequent breaks and eat in sit-down restaurants no matter what the cost, it’s easy to get lost so bring your cell phone, be ready to walk three or more miles a day, carry a copy of your prescriptions, read the posted precautions for the attractions, always take a list of emergency contacts, carry your health insurance cards, think about using a wheelchair, note your allergies when making dining reservations, acquaint yourself with the first aid stations, and consider purchasing trip insurance. I booked us a senior bus trip to Branson and made a note to sit on the other side of the church on the following Sunday. Call me goofy. You ever in Coonridge, stop by. We may not answer the door but you’ll enjoy the trip. ■ The imaginative commentary of Freida Marie Crump comes to us from Coonridge – a town that’s a lot like your own.
PICKINGS FROM PIKE’S PAST
25 YEARS AGO: ASSEMBLY OF GOD BREAKS GROUND FOR NEW SANCTUARY 150 Years Ago April 23, 1868 The delegates to the Democratic state convention met in Springfield April 15. The convention was large and manifested an earnest desire to unite upon the ticket. The radical Republicans held a “mass meeting” to the number of 25 at the courthouse Monday last. The gathering might very easily and naturally have been mistaken for a funeral, had not the number in attendance been so small. The board of supervisors organized Monday by the election of James H. Dennis of Chambersburg as chairman. This re-election of Mr. D. is but a just tribute to the impartiality and ability with which he has presided over the board in years past. The anniversary of the founding of Odd Fellowship in Pike County occurs on the 25th. The address will be delivered by Past Grand Master Rodgers of Chicago. The Barry Brass band will furnish music and a gala time is expected. Once more we have the pleasure of announcing that Wells, Dow and Graves are in receipt of an immense stock of goods which it is their pleasure and profit to offer in this market. The Union Pacific railroad was completed to summit the highest point on the Rocky Mountains on the 26th. It crossed the mountains at an elevation of 8,482 feet. Elder James Burbridge, age 84, died at his residence six miles south of Pittsfield. He came to Pike County in 1838, and has resided here ever since. He early in his life embraced Christianity, and united with the reformation of that day, and remained a zealous and active member of the Christian Church until his death. Bedford has a hard name, but I must tell you that a Good Templar’s Lodge was organized here in March, and we have a Sunday School library of 300 volumes and our books show we have 76 scholars and an average attendance of 40 to 50. 125 Years Ago April 26, 1893 March winds and April showers bring forth May flowers, but April snow tells plants to freeze. The weather is terribly moist, heavy rains occurring daily. Three days last week the very worst blizzard kind, alternating snow, sleet; rain, with high winds constantly. There were heavy frosts and frozen ground two or three mornings. Some farmers are talking discouragingly about the delay of work by the heavy rains. Time and Nebo voted dry at the election last week, and Pearl went wet. Some young men from the age of 17 to 20 were very conspicuous in working for the license ticket in Nebo.
Nebo is certainly at the top of the ladder musically. The Methodist folks have organized a choir lately. The band was never in better condition, and the orchestra is a new organization, which is said to be flourishing. Circuit court is still in session, but the opera house, where it is taking place, is too far away to learn what is going on. The Board of Supervisors is meeting in the rooms of the Y.M.C.A. Mr. Austin Barber is preparing to remodel and enlarge his residence. Griggsville, Milton, New Salem and Baylis now have democratic postmasters. The Barry Adage is badly off on the rumor it published that Pittsfield people now want the old court house repaired. Pittsfield and the people of this section want a spick-span, brand new court house. 100 Years Ago April 24, 1918 Sousa’s detachment of Jackies from Great Lakes Training School arrived Monday noon, and from the time they landed on the platform at the station, until the last strains of “Over There,” floated from the fast receding train, they had the town and everybody in their hands. To say they were great is feeble; they were inspiring. The weather has been cool the past week and spit snow Saturday night, but there was no frost. If it will only get a little warmer vegetation will start in fine shape. N. L. Eddy’s new auto hearse will arrive this week. The overwhelming number of autos in use in Pike County makes an auto hearse a necessity, and it is almost impossible for cars to follow a hearse drawn by horses. Plattner’s also have an auto hearse ordered. A man from Peoria has been in Pittsfield the past week with a view toward opening a picture show in the Dickson store room on the north side of the square. Ben Hirsheimer invites his friends to attend a demonstration of the Brunswick talking machine at his store next Saturday. Pittsfield grocers, at a meeting Monday night, decided to adopt the “cash and carry” system beginning May 1. This action was taken at the instance of the Food Administration. Twenty-five boys from the Pittsfield high school left last Friday for the season to work on farms, they having become members of the Boy’s Working Reserve, and will thus help to win the war. A great meeting of Pike County citizens is called for 2:00 next Wednesday afternoon in the court house to discuss the impending invasion of war tuberculosis. Several Pike County boys have already been sent home with the dis-
ease. There will be 35 graduates from the Pittsfield high school this year, 12 boys and 23 girls. 75 Years Ago April 23, 1943 Wake up, Pike County. It’s 10 minutes to midnight. Cities, towns and counties throughout America are going over the top in the second war loan drive, but Pike County is behind. Pike’s quota is $508,000, and approximate sales are $200,000. National music week, May 2 to 8, will be observed in Pittsfield with two public programs under the direction of the local Schubert Club. Sunday there will be a hymn festival at the vesper hour at the Christian Church, and Thursday evening at the Methodist Church, members will present a recital. Henry Bowers, six years State Representative, 16 years circuit clerk and well-known insurance agent, was stricken with a heart attack while talking with friends in front of Aldrich Drug Store. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Illini Hospital. Fr. E.J. Scanlan of St. Mary’s Catholic Church will celebrate his silver jubilee Wednesday May 5 with a special mass. It can now be told that the ship from which General Doolittle’s bombers took off in April, 1942 to bomb Tokyo was Bill Renoud’s ship, the Hornet, which was later sunk in the battle of the Santa Cruz Islands last October. He is the son of Ben Renoud of Summer Hill and a 1940 graduate of Pittsfield high school. He was rescued after an hour in the water after the Hornet went down. 50 Years Ago April 24, 1968 Oral Bethard of Barry Township was elected chairman of the county board of supervisors at its annual organization meeting Tuesday. Bethard received the votes of 15 supervisors. Glenn Secrest, the other nominee, received nine votes. Secrest has served as chairman the past two years. Warren Brown of Pittsfield was named president of the Pittsfield Unit 10 board of education at an organizational meeting Tuesday night, succeeding Merle McLaughlin of Baylis. A.C. Holloway was re-elected secretary. Former Governor William G. Stratton will be in Pittsfield at the Cardinal Inn Thursday noon, May 2, to meet Pike County friends and other voters. Stratton is a Republican candidate for governor in the June 11 primary. A resolution providing for the submission of a $1,250,000 county nursing home bond issue was approved by a 21 to one vote of the county
board of supervisors Tuesday afternoon. Al Seiler attended a meeting of the Southern Illinois Editorial Association Friday in Giant City State Park. Dr. Ray James, well-known veterinarian of Perry, passed away April 16 at Illini Hospital. He practiced in Perry from 1915 until 1959 when a heart attacked caused him to retire. 25 Years Ago April 28, 1993 The Assembly of God congregation gathered in the field south of Pittsfield off the Nebo Road April 25 to witness the ground breaking ceremony for their new sanctuary. Pastor Doug Carter and church board members turned the first spades of dirt on the six acres of land that will soon include the new 28,560 square foot church. Curt Simonson was named the Pikeland Unit 10 Parent Teacher Association Teacher of the Year Tuesday, April 20 at South Grade School. Karen Puckett was honored with the individual service award. She is involved with PTA, the athletic boosters and is an adult volunteer. The Pike Press was named the top downstate weekly newspaper in the annual Southern Illinois Editorial Association newspaper contests. Brandi Wilder signed a national letter of intent Wednesday, April 21, at Pittsfield High School, to play women’s basketball at William Woods College, an all women’s school at Fulton, Missouri. 10 Years Ago April 23, 2008 Although there were no injuries or damages reported after Friday’s 5.2 earthquake and subsequent aftershocks, it was the main topic of conversation throughout the day. The earthquake, centered in southeastern Illinois was the second strongest one recorded in the area since 1895. The John Wood swine center will be phased out over the summer and close permanently. The Orr Research Center and the JWCC Agricultural Education Center will continue its normal operations. After closed session the Pikeland School Board at their meeting Wednesday evening hired Angie Greger to be the new Pittsfield High School principal. She was chosen from a field of 26 candidates. Greger, a PHS graduate, has been the assistant principal at PCS the past two years. Prior to that she was principal at Winchester. ■ Pickings from Pike’s Past is compiled by Michael Boren.
Guest Column: By Scott Reeder
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hen I heard last week that Barbara Bush had died, I couldn’t help but think of the Bush family and how my first year as a journalist was intertwined with their political endeavors. Back in 1988, I was a freshly minted reporter, with more hubris than commonsense, and Barbara’s husband, thenVice President George Bush, was running for president. Like interns the world over, I wanted to leave a good first impression. So, I was thrilled to learn that the vice president would be visiting Springfield on my first full day on the job. I wondered if I’d cover his speech or his news conference. It never occurred to me that my boss might want to cover those things himself. After all, it was the vice president and possible future president. That’s not the sort of assignment usually given to a rookie intern on their first day of the job. My boss eyed me and said, “I’ve got an important job for you, kid. You’ve got ‘death watch duty.’ You’ll go to the Springfield airport and watch to see if the vice president’s plane crashes.” It would seem he wanted the eager intern out of his hair. Interestingly enough, the intern in the news bureau next door, Debbie Fleishman, received the same assignment. We decided to ride together to the airport in my Ford Mustang. Our press credentials dangled from the rearview mirror on that blustery January day. The vice president’s plane, Air Force Two, was scheduled to land at the Springfield Airport at exactly noon. We
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left at 11:30 a.m., thinking that was plenty of time for the 10 minute drive from the statehouse to the airport. We got lost. After wandering for twenty minutes, we found the airport. A sheriff’s deputy checked our press passes and told us to just follow the direction of the deputies posted through the airport. And deputy after deputy waived us on. I glanced at my Timex and noted that it was 11:58 and we still weren’t yet in place. I was worried. This was my first professional assignment and I didn’t want to screw it up. But another deputy waived us on. At 11:59 a.m. it dawned on me that Air Force Two was to land at noon and I was not driving on a street. I was driving down the middle of the runway. Men in suits carrying guns ran toward us waving their arms and motioning for us to stop. My Ford screeched to a stop near the exact spot the jumbo jet was to land. Secret Service agents rolled the car onto the grass along the airstrip’s edge. They searched the vehicle and let us go moments before the plane landed. Several months later, the vice president returned to Springfield with his wife and they toured a Sangamon County farm. On that sweltering day the farmer, Raymond Poe, took them to a clay knoll in the middle of a cornfield and talked about how the drought was hurting farmers. I remember Barbara Bush sitting on a bale of straw wearing pearls and an expensive suit surrounded by withered
corn plants. It must be hell to be a political spouse. The only thing I remember about the story I wrote was my editor telling me I couldn’t refer to the vice president of the United States as the “veepster.” Later that year, I was working for the Galveston Daily News and one of the vice president’s sons, a fellow by the name of George W., was giving a stump speech for his dad in the city. My city editor assigned the story to me and I said, “Why are we covering him? He hasn’t done anything of consequence. He’s just related to someone famous.” The editor looked at me and just said, “Go.” I went and met George W. and heard folks say, “He may go into politics just like his daddy.” I just rolled my eyes. He was a friendly enough fellow, but I couldn’t imagine him ever getting elected to anything significant. That just goes to show you, some folks can have a bit too much confidence and not enough commonsense, Hopefully, I’ve picked up a bit more horse sense in the last three decades, but my wife might dispute that. But at least looking back on that year it keeps me humble. n Scott Reeder is a veteran statehouse journalist. He works as a freelance reporter in the Springfield area and produces the podcast Suspect Convictions. He can be reached at ScottReeder1965@gmail.com.
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Harriett Albers Harriett A. Albers, 91, of Louisiana, Mo. passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Lynn’s Heritage House in Louisiana. She was born Jan. 14, 1927 in Mason City, Iowa to Herman and Inga Peterson Olson. Harriett married Richard W. Albers Feb. 14, 1948 in Garner, Iowa and he survives. After high school, Harriett began a 5 year nursing program, attending MacMurray College in Jacksonville for the first year. She continued the remainder of the program at the Iowa Methodist School of Nursing, where she graduated with her BSN in 1948. After graduating, she became a farmer’s wife and stayed home to raise her children before beginning to work as a nurse at Illini Community Hospital. In the early 1960’s, she transferred to Pike County Memorial Hospital where she became the Night Supervisor until 1986 when she retired. Harriett was an avid reader, reading 200 books a year after retirement. She and Richard had many happy summers at the cottage her father built in 1936 in Clear Lake, Iowa. Also, at Harriett and Richard’s peak, they would attend 4 to 5 dances a week, dancing being one of their favorite past times. Harriett was a member of the Barry United Methodist Church and the Barry American Legion Auxiliary. She was a member of Eastern Star and a former Advisory Board Member of the International Order Rainbow for Girls Pike Assembly #113. Harriett was a Charter Member of the Barry and Pittsfield Dance Club, a member of the Professional Nurses
Association, and served as the Derry Township Electric Judge until she was 82. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Richard W. Albers; a son, Richard A. (Sue) Albers of Virden; two daughters, Patricia (Bob) Tarter of Beach Park and Jeanne (Bruce) Fee of Johnson City, Tenn.; five grandchildren, Christenah Haefner, Sarah Koren, Letitia McCarthy, Nolan Fee, and Bridget Fee; five great grandchildren, Logan Haefner, Regan Tujillo, Kathleen McCarthy, Gillian McCarthy, and Landon Fee; and one niece, Ann Penstone. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sisters, Helen Penstone; and brother-in-law, Harold Penstone. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 28 at 12 p.m. at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. There will be a visitation from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the Pike County Library Large Print Books. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Marian Wagner Mrs. Marian Virginia Wagner, 95, a resident of Heritage Health in Jacksonville formerly of Mt. Sterling passed away at 1:40 a.m. Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville. She was born Dec. 23, 1922 in New Canton the daughter of Arthur and Sylvia Pearl Hughes Sims. She married Casper L. Wagner Jan. 10, 1940 in Palmyra, Mo. and he preceded her in death March 31, 1987. Mrs. Wagner was a homemaker and assisted her husband with the operation of the family farm. She attended Pike County Schools and was a member of the Timewell Baptist Church. Marian was also a member of the Mt. Sterling American Legion Post #374 Auxiliary and was a charter member of the Idelle Rebekah Lodge #7 where she served in several offices. She also enjoyed volunteering for Meals Plus at the Mt. Sterling Senior Citizens Center. Survivors include two children Karen Saxer (John) of Versailles and Louis E. Wagner (Mary) of Rogersville, Mo. Two sisters June Anderson (Warren) of Quincy and Christine Stewart (Richard) of Camp Point. Six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren also survive along with seven great great grandchildren.
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Linda Kistner Linda Kay Kistner, 55, of Elkhorn, Neb. passed away April 6, 2018. Linda was born Aug. 21, 1962, daughter of William and Emma Parks. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Jeff; son, Caleb of Omaha, Neb.; parents, William and Emma Parks of Pittsfield; sister, Tammy Dunham and husband Ron of Pittsfield; brother, Rick Parks and wife Trisha of O’Fallon; father and mother-in-law, Eldon and Sonia Kistner; brother-in-law, Bryan Kistner and wife Carrie. She is also survived by nieces Brooke Banning, Makenzie Parks and Olivia Parks and nephews Tyson Dunham and Reagan Parks,
along with many other relatives and friends. Private services were held in Omaha. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pittsfield Church of the Nazarene, 227 W. Washington, Pittsfield, Ill.
Deloris Dolbeare-Reel Deloris Dolbeare-Reel, 99, of Barry, passed away Friday morning, April 20, 2018 at the Barry Community Care Center in Barry. Deloris was born at Rockport May 12, 1918 to Walter and Arlie Gregory Smith. She married Herschel Dolbeare March 2, 1940 and he preceded her in death Dec. 15, 1995. She later married Fred Reel and he also preceded her in death Dec. 4, 2006. Deloris graduated from New Canton High School in 1936, and also attended Gem City Business College in Quincy. She worked for many years at the Pike County Farm Service Company in Kinderhook as bookkeeper and office manager. She was a founding member of the House of Prayer in Kinderhook, and also a former Red Hat member. Deloris enjoyed reading, church activities, bird watching, and family gatherings with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Survivors include a daughter Suzanne (husband Duane) Lanchester of Quincy and two sons, Richard Dolbeare of Maui, Hawaii, and Daniel (wife Sarah) Dolbeare of Barry.
Seven grandchildren survive: Brian, Michael, and Jonathan Dolbeare, Tressa Ellis, Amanda Nash, Shelly Ortyn, and Christine Fuqua. She is also survived by 15 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Rex and Richard Smith, and two sisters Wyvetta McFarland and Zeda Smith. Funeral Services were held Monday, April 23 at 11:30 a.m. at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry with Pastor Robert Cook officiating. Burial was held at the Kinderhook Cemetery. Visitation was held Monday morning from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Memorials may be left to the House of Prayer or Kinderhook Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www.nieburfh.com.
Anita Gleckler Anita L. Gleckler, 85, of rural New Salem passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at her home. She was born Sept. 13, 1932 to Louis and Mary Ellen Gardner Dickerson in Moberly, Mo. Anita married the love of her life, Orville Gleckler, June 4, 1950 at the Pittsfield Church of the Nazarene, and he survives. In Anita’s earlier years, she worked at Trio Manufacturing as a Proofer and also at Penstone Apple Orchard. Most of her life was spent as Orville’s right hand woman, working on their farm which she greatly enjoyed. On the farm, she raised chickens and bucket calves and loved tending to her flowers and feeding the birds. When not working on the farm, she and Orville enjoyed traveling, especially to Wyoming, and were avid campers. Anita was instrumental in bringing of the Church of the Nazarene to Pittsfield. She was an active member at the church, serving on the Church Board, the Building Committee, taught the teenage Sunday School Class, and served on various other committees. Anita dearly loved her church and studying the Bible. It was her desire that all of her loved ones have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. She was a prayer warrior. Anita was also a member of Home Extension, Women’s Christian Temperance Union, and the PTA. She is survived by her husband of nearly 68 years, Orville; a son, Charles (Paula) Gleckler of Council Bluff, Iowa; daughters, Dr. Mary (Dr. Richard) Barnes of Lander, Wyo. and Judith (Patrick) Conway of Pittsfield; fourteen grandchildren, Chad (Kelli) Gleckler of Elkhorn, Neb., Nathan (Lindsey) Barnes of Lander, Wyo., Dr. Miranda (Kevin) Barnes Edwards of Grand Junction, Colo., Daniel Barnes of Lander, Wyo., Cameo Kimmel of
Greenville, N.C., Cassie Barnes of Lander, Wyo., Shannon Thomas of Corpus Christi, Texas, Shawn (Melissa) Thomas of Whitesboro, Texas, Saschel “Sassy” Thomas of New Holland, Pa., Cayla (Justin) Brown of Denton, Texas, Ashlee Conway, of Pittsfield, Morgan Conway of Pittsfield, Brooke Hotz of Omaha, Neb., and Adam Hotz of Council Bluffs, Iowa; nine great grandchildren, Addyson Gleckler, Halle Gleckler, Russel Barnes, Wyatt Barnes, Kaydence Thomas, Aubree Thomas, Vivienne Anita Brown, Elizabeth Edwards, Adeline Edwards; sisters, Eula Morrow of Pittsfield and Mary Ellen Collins of Petersburg, Ind.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Patricia Gleckler; granddaughter, Heidi Thomas; brother and sisterin-law, Charles and Nietha Dickerson; and brother-inlaw, William Collins. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 22 at 2 p.m. at the Pittsfield Church of the Nazarene. Interment followed at Pittsfield West Cemetery. There was a visitation Saturday, April 21 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Memorials are suggested to the Pittsfield Church of the Nazarene or the Pike County Animal Shelter. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
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She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers Calvin and Coolidge Sims and four sisters Irene Ackers, Frances Howlet, Marcell Mayfield-Ackers and Rosalie Mendenhall. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 28 in the Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling with Rev. Dale Gadberry officiating. Burial will be in the Hersman Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home. Friends may also call from 8 a.m. until the time of services on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Hersman Cemetery or the Timewell Baptist Church. Condolences for the family may be left online at www.hendrickerfuneralhome.com. The Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling is in charge of the arrangements.
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By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Pikeland Unit 10 has passed a resolution to intervene in a Board of Review matter. According to discussion held at the April 18 meeting, CNB in Pittsfield is asking for a reassessment of their building at 643 W. Washington Street in Pittsfield. “Their building is currently assessed at $1.4 million,” Paula Hawley, superintendent of the board, said. “They are asking it to be lowered to $450,000.” Currently, Unit 10 receives about $19,000 in tax money from CNB. If the new assessment is granted, the tax money coming in from CNB to the district would be $4,000. “That’s pretty significant,” Hawley said. “It’s $15,000 and over 10 years that’s $150,000.” When CNB made the request to have its assessment lowered, the procedure started with the Board of Review sending a notice to all taxing bodies affected by the potential reassessment. “The county board should take the lead on this,” Jeff Terry, an attorney from Schmiedeskamp Law Offices in Quincy, said. “I’ve never had one in Pike County before, but we have a couple every year in Adams County. Everybody should be involved in the negotiations.” Terry had been introduced earlier in the meeting as the district’s attorney. He told the board at that time, Schmiedeskamp represents nine area school districts and has 16 lawyers on staff that specialize in matters pertaining to school districts such as collective bargaining, student discipline, residency disputes, staff discipline and dismissal, special education matters and others. This will be the first intervention held in Pike County. “If you plan to intervene, you need to let them know as soon as possible,” Terry said. “This is not about the value of the land but of the construction on the land.” The board of review will hear arguments from CNB
and any taxing body that flies a request to intervene. “The board could make a decision that day or they could take it under review,” Terry said. “And if either side doesn’t like the decision, it can be appealed in Springfield. I will be honest, the appellate PTAP board is just now hearing 2015/2016 cases, so it will be a while before this one is heard if it goes to appeal.” Both Terry and Hawley agreed that if the appeal is granted, it could set off a domino affect and have other businesses or individuals ask to have their assessment lowered and, while not every one will be such a significant amount, several smaller ones could have an impact. The cost to the district will be only attorney fees unless the board asks for an appraisal of the property. “And if that is necessary, the cost would be shared among the intervening bodies,” Terry said. The board also heard another plea from the Pike County Christian Academy to allow students from the PCCA to participate in student athletics. The board voted No on the matter in December of last year, but PCCA administrator Jim Jacques made another plea at the meeting. Board members took no action on his request. The board also voted unanimously to officially name the auditorium at Pittsfield High School the Jon Robb auditorium after the former drama sponsor who died in 1986 after bringing great success to the PHS drama department and starting a community theatre, as well. The auditorium has been called the Jon Robb Auditorium unofficially for several years. The board received a request to make the name official last month but, according to board policy, a committee had to examine the matter. Tara Bradshaw and Alan Brokaw were named to the committee and reported back to the board that, based on their findings, it was a good idea.
A plaque commemorating Robb will be placed in the lobby of the auditorium and a similar designation will be placed outside of the entrance. The drama club at PHS will plan a naming ceremony/ party, probably in the fall. In other action the board: n Learned that 14 baseball games, 16 softball games, two high school track meets and two grade school track meets have been cancelled. Brad Tomhave, athletic director, said he is working to reschedule as many as possible. n Accepted the retire-
ment/resignation of Todd Plattner as alternative school teacher effective at the end of the 2020/2021 school year. n Hired Whitney Barker to an elementary position, Cara Knake to an elementary position, Jordan Cawthon as PHS freshman basketball coach, Jill Cook as PHS varsity volleyball coach and Jessica Hull as PHS Saukette sponsor. n Approved Brad Wassell as volunteer assistant boys basketball coach at PCS and PHS. n Employed Brad Tomhave as assistant PHS
“The county board should take the lead on this. I’ve never had one in Pike County before, but we have a couple every year in Adams County. Everybody should be involved in the negotiations.”
Jeff Terry Schmiedeskamp Law Offices attorney principal and alternative school principal for the 201819 school year. He will resign
his athletic director duties and his teaching position.
G-P third grade builds treehouses
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Donna Thurston’s third grade class at Griggsville-Perry recently constructed model tree houses after reading a story about them. Members of the class, along with some of the houses are Aidan Keats, Cajen Austin, Hunter Brown, Brian Embree, Jamie Boatright, Casen Shoemaker, Damon White, Reese Liehr, Blayne Sidwell, Brody Roundcount, Wyatt Mowen, Mellie Smith, Lance Thomure. Absent from photo was Ashtyn Wainman and Conor Buchanan.
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Top: Many of the treehouses were made of popsicle sticks and sat on actual tree branches. Some were adorned with ladders, tire swings and plastic animals.
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FFA alumni group gives $3,000 in scholarships Each year the Pittsfield High School FFA alumni organization gives scholarship to deserving FFA members. This year the alumni gave three $1,000 scholarships. Recipients were, left to right, Kelly Rhodes, Kristen Sibley, Raegan Hoskins and FFA Alumni member Katie Cordray. The money from the Pole Shed Open goes to fund these scholarships and give back to the kids.
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Sixth graders from Pikeland Community School got a history lesson at the Shastid House in Pittsfield April 20. Isabella Rennecker, Corey Ostrander and several other kids gathered around as Pike County Historical Society vice-president Michael Boren offered commentary. Other stops for the students were the All-Wars Museum and Historic East School. In the afternoon, the students visited the Pike County Courthouse.
Left to right, dancer Schae Leonard, Dylan Leonard as Elvis and Caitlin Leonard, rocking her poodle skirt, are ready to spin some vinyl this Fridayt at the Pittsfield second grade spring show.
Second graders celebrate the joys of rock and roll “Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, teenyboppers of all ages and eras. Welcome to the first, last and only reality show dedicated exclusively to the stars of rock and roll!” This Friday, April 27 at 9:30 a.m., the public is invited to the Jon Robb Auditorium at Pittsfield High School for the second grade production of “Rock and Roll Forever!” under the direction of Kayla Boren. The audience will be soothed by the sounds of the Beatles, energized by the Beach Boys and enchanted by the Supremes. Little Richard, James Brown, Ed Sullivan and even Elvis will also be making appearances throughout the program. According to Boren, the second graders at South school have been working very hard, learning about the history and original founders
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Also, happening this week are the Kindergarten and first grade programs, also at the Jon Robb Auditorium. Kindergarten is at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 25 and first grade at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 25.
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ACE Hardware in Pittsfield had its opening ceremony last Wednesday, April 18. People lined up to be the first in the store and to watch the ribbon cutting. The American Legion Color Guard marched in to start the ceremony. On hand for the ceremony was left to right: Allen Hulett, Kelly Warning, Shelly West, Ed Hoover, George Preckwinkle, Rosalee Preckwinkle, Lucy Stafford, Labrador Liz, German Shepherd Gunther, Lynda Preckwinkle, Mayor John Hayden, Mickey Bourne, Kaye Iftner, Adam Lawson. Store employees were also present for the ribbon cutting.
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BARRY n The Chamber’s Annual Golf Fundraiser is Friday, May 4 at Bow Lake Golf Course in Barry. The rain date is May 11. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. The Business After Hours will start after 4 p.m. and go until 6 p.m. Go grab your sombreros and your bright colored garb and join us! Potential sponsors and/or teams are urged to use the link on the Chamber's website. The form can be downloaded and printed from the link provided there or you can contact the Chamber office at 217285-2971. n Activities at the Barry Public Library for April will be: Adult coloring Tuesdays at 2 p.m. Chess and Checkers for all ages Saturday the 28 at 10 a.m. Birth to 3 activities Saturday the 28 at 10 a.m. BAYLIS n Pike County Cleanup Day for all residents of Pike County Saturday, May 5 from 8 a.m.-noon. Drop off trash at the Hickory Ridge Landfill Facility. DETROIT n Cross Timbers Country Church is holding their first Spaghetti dinner and Quarter Auction at the Detroit Town Hall at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 12. For more information call 217-371-9364 or email crosstimbersccil@gmail. com. FAIRMOUNT n The 142nd Annual Fairmount Township Sunday School Convention will be held May 6 at Woodland Church. The Sunday School and worship service will begin at 10 a.m. with the morning message brought by Steve Fox. There will be a carry-in basket lunch at noon followed by the afternoon service beginning at 1:15 p.m. Music ministry will be provided by Isaiah Littig of Bluffs. GRIGGSVILLE n The Griggsville United Methodist Women will have their annual Mother's Day bake sale Saturday, May 12. They are also taking orders for frozen unbaked individual ham loaves to be picked up that Saturday morning. To order call Alice Cripe at 833-2310 or Linda Patton at 833-2685. n
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Christian Church will be having its fifth Sunday potluck April 29. Church service starts at 10 a.m. with meal to follow. Harry and Jane Johnson of Wellsville, Mo. will be guest speakers and providing the music. Everyone is welcome! n Griggsville-Perry snack pack fish fry Monday, May 28 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Griggsville American Legion. MILTON n The Milton Fire Department Auxiliary will host their annual Mother’s Day pork chop dinner Sunday, May 13 at the firehouse from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. or sold out. PITTSFIELD n Pittsfield Masonic Lodge scholarship fundraiser ham and bean dinner Saturday, April 28. Serving 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Farm Bureau hall in Pittsfield. Carryouts available. n The Pike County Senior Citizens Center in Pittsfield will be hosting a fun filled day of activities April 28 starting with a Deck Grand Opening Ceremony and Open House where cookies and punch will be served. The presentation will be around 3:15. At 4:30 concessions will start with pulled pork sandwich as the featured item along with hot dogs, desserts and soft serve ice cream. Our country music will be preformed by local favorites Tim and Tammi Welch from Bluffs from 6-8:30. n The Pittsfield Garden Club will meet at 2 p.m. at the Senior Center. Tressa Hoffman will discuss her experiences as a bee keeper and we will discuss plans for our May Plant Sale. Guests are welcome to join us. n Pittsfield Public Library will present its 2nd antique appraisal event featuring author and antiques expert Mark F. Moran of Iola, Wis. The program is set for May 4 starting at 2 p.m. All items to be appraised must be registered in advance for this program. Limit two items per person. To register, contact the library help desk, or call 217-285-2200. n V.I.P. dates at Eastside Gardens in Pittsfield: April 28: Container gardening workshop at 10
a.m. April 30: Container gardening workshop at 6 p.m. n It’s not too late to receive a flu vaccination! Flu vaccine continues to be available at Pike County Health Department in Pittsfield. No appointment is needed. Available hours for adult and children walkin flu immunizations are 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. For more information, contact Nancy Halpin, RN at Pike County Health Department, 285-4407, extension 124. ONGOING n The class of 1959 will meet for lunch the third Tuesday of each month at the Courtyard Cafe at 11 a.m. All classmates please come. n Area senior adults are invited to attend a monthly multi-denominational Bible Study with David and Charlotte Hamilton. Meeting on the 1st and 3rd Thursday morning each month in the Shaw room of the Pittsfield Senior Center with refreshments, visiting and group singing from 10-10:25 a.m. Bible study begins at 10:30, dismissing promptly at 11 a.m. A free printed study guide will be provided each month. n Exercise classes are held at the Senior Center in Pittsfield. These classes are every Tuesday and Thursday from 5-6 p.m. There is no cost. 1-2 lb. bar bells are required, but if you don't have any, they are provided. Any questions: call 217-285-4524. n 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 St. Mary’s Church classes on the Catholic faith- all are welcome to attend 7–9 p.m., Mondays. n The Pittsfield Women's Club meets at noon on the 4th Tuesday of the month at the Dome on Madison. The meeting includes lunch and a program. Membership is open to all women in Pike County. For more information, contact Ann Rine at 217-285-1616.
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AUCTION HELD: At the Scott County 4-H Grounds, 401 North Walnut St. Winchester, Il. Under the clear span Building. (Vehicles, 4 wheeler & mobility chair, to sell at 12:30 pm) VEHICLES: CAR 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco w/ 2.4 L 4 cyl., full power, backup camera, remote start, white diamond color, 30,125 mi. - TRUCK 2002 4x4 Dodge Dakota SLT club cab, w/3.9 L V-6, auto trans, air, power windows & locks, running boards, tool box, good rubber, 141,700 mi. green & silver color FOUR WHEELER: HONDA Recon TRX 250 4X2 w/front & rear racks - MOBILITY CHAIR: Jazzy Select 6 motorized mobility chair w/charger - HOUSEHOLD: solid oak kitchen table w/ leaf - 4 oak arrow back kitchen chairs - newer Whirlpool automatic washer & Elec. dryer - GE 7 cu. ft. chest type freezer - Hotpoint 23.6 cu. ft. refrigerator, almond - Whirlpool LP gas cook stove almond - Ethan Allen drop leaf dining table w/2 leaves & 3 chairs - Ethan Allen china/ buffet - 5 pc. maple bedroom suit headboard & frame, chest of drawer, dresser w/mirror, 2 night stands - 3 pc. Bassett bedroom suit, bed w/headboard, dresser, chest of drawer, 3 cushion sofa & matching chair - 2 padded oak glider/rockers - 2 swivel chairs - coffee table & 2 end tables - various occasional end tables - padded deacons bench - small 3 pc. patio set - glass top patio table - cast iron bench - 2 metal patio rockers - oak lamp/table - kneehole desk & chair - Kitchen Aid mixer - 4 sets silverware - Bissell carpet cleaner - Shark vacuum - various matching lamps Kenmore 100 stitch sewing machine - hand stitched quilt - cast iron skillets - glassware & china - some carnival glass - 3 Longaberger baskets - bird books - pictures & picture frames - new in box grape archway - cheval mirror - glass front curio cabinet - new in box baby stroller - angel collection & figurines - precious moments plates - egg shell & Bavaria china - 3 dolls - costume jewelry - card table & chairs - 4 HD wooden TV trays - handicap walker - luggage - large assortment of holiday decorations Christmas, Easter, Halloween - 6’ snow globe - push mower - upper & lower kitchen cabinets - several cook books ANTIQUES: oak dresser - 1903 Scott Co. Atlas - cane bottom rocker - child’s rocker - round Duncan Phyfe table - small cast iron laundry stove - Tom’s Cocoanut Huts one cent glass jar - oil lamp - approx. 1300+ pens & pencil collection hat collection - other items to numerous to mention FOR LISTING AND PHOTOS see auctionzip.com Auctioneer I.D. # 16215 or contact auctioneers. TERMS OF PERSONAL PROPERTY: CASH. Buyer number issued and personal check accepted upon presentation of positive photo identification. Vehicles and titles held until check clears or replaced with cash, certified or cashier’s check. Food available. Your attendance is always appreciated.
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in and around the Pike County Area of the month from 6-7 p.m. at the Barry YMCA and at Illini Hospital on the second Thursday of the month from 6-7 p.m. For more information call 217-335-2961.
n Calvary Baptist Church of Pittsfield's Helping Hands is held every 3rd Saturday of month from 9-11 a.m. n Pike County Senior Citizens Center Widows Support Group meets in the Shaw room every 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. There also is a monthly card party/luncheon scheduled for every 2nd Wednesday. The players play Pitch and Bridge and if you are interested please call the center at 217-285-4969.
n 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 217285-6191. n Bright Star Methodist Cooperative Parish (Oxville, Florence, Detroit, Griggsville, Perry, and New Salem) county wide Bible Studies for Spring 2018 will be held every Wednesday morning at Griggsville UMC at 9:30 a.m. and every Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. at Perry UMC. This is absolutely free and everyone in Pike County
n Home and Community Education (HCE) board meets the first Monday of each month. Visitors and members of HCE are invited to attend the 10 a.m. meeting at the Farm Bureau building. Come see the plans for the new year. n The Springfield Vet Center is now offering Readjustment Counseling in Pittsfield. We are currently at the American Legion Post 152 every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Veterans and their families can schedule an appointment by calling 217-492-4955 during normal business hours and asking for John Mizer LSW.
are welcome to attend. Questions? Call Pastor Dave at 217-833-2575. n Set Free is a nontraditional recovery program for adults (ages 18+), based on doing life together. Join us for Set Free every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Pittsfield Assembly of God. There is free childcare, from birth-6th grade. Learn more: Set Free Recovery Group on Facebook.com. n The Pittsfield Masonic Lodge meets the second Monday of every month at the Masonic Lodge. n Meals Plus for Seniors serves lunch at noon, Mon. through Fri. at Findley Place. Over 60, meals are based on donations. Call Connie by 8:50 a.m. on the day you would like to make reservations at 217-285-6150. Milk and bread offered with every meal.
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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 the first Tuesday
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PITTSFIELD NEW LISTING - PITTSFIELD - 521 W. PERRY ST. Split foyer, 3-4 BR, 1 3/4 BA, 2392 sq. ft. 2 car att. garage with 25x15 workshop. C/A, hardwood floors. PRICED $119,000. CALL KAREN FOX. PITTSFIELD - BOWLING ALLEY AND LOUNGE - Situated on 7 acres. FOR SALE by new ownership. Sellers will be give Buyers concessions. FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT COURTNEY WADE AT WADE REAL ESTATE. PITTSFIELD - N. Madison St. - 2 storage bins. Masonry constructed, 12,500 sq. ft. total storage area. PRICED AT $135,000. CALL COURTNEY FOR INFO. NEW LISTING - PITTSFIELD INDUSTRIAL PARK - Lot #5, 8.26 acres, access to utilities. CALL KAREN FOX. PITTSFIELD - 310 S. Monroe St. Beautiful, brick ranch style home. 2600 sq. ft. 9 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, 2 fireplaces, family room, basement, att. 2 car garage, and much more. PRICED $265,000. $239,000. $229,000. CALL COURTNEY. REDUCED - PITTSFIELD - 639 E. WASHINGTON ST. 5 BR, 3.75 BA, 1.35 AC lot. 3 car garage, formal dining room, fireplace and extra large master suite. Make this home your castle! PRICED IN THE 100’s. CALL KAREN. 39162 235th AVE. - PITTSFIELD - South edge of Pittsfield, on 2.76 acres. 33 yr. old, split foyer style home, 2600 sq. ft. 9 RM, 4 BR, 2 1/2 BA, family room, large deck, 3 car det. garage and more. PRICED AT $194,500. CALL BRIAN RUEBUSH. PITTSFIELD - 420 N. Jackson St. - Remodeled 2 story home, 9 rooms, 5 bedrooms, 2 baths, new kitchen, new electrical. All thermo w/d, NEW heating and cooling, NEW 16x32 IN GROUND swimming pool and more. MOTIVATED SELLER CALL COURTNEY FOR MORE INFO. PRICED $137,000. NEW LISTING - PITTSFIELD- 215 S. CLINTON ST. - 1 story frame home, 1168 sq. ft. 6 RM, 2 BR, 1 BA, HW floors, gas furn., C/A, basement, alum. siding, large carport, large lot. PRICED $77,500. CALL COURTNEYSELLER CONCESSIONS. NEW LISTING - 327 SYCAMORE ST. - PITTSFIELD - Redecorated brick ranch home. 1230 sq. ft. 6 RM, 3 BR, 1 1/2 BA, full waterproofed basement, thermo w/d, newer gas furnace and C/A, att. 1 car garage and covered patio. PRICED $119,000. IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. CALL COURTNEY. PENDING NEW LISTING - PITTSFIELD - 609 LINCOLN ST. 1300 sq. ft. ranch style home, 6 RM, 3 BR, 1 1/2 BA, full waterproof basement, newer furn. and C/A, att. garage and det. 20x24 garage. MOVE-IN READY. PRICED AT $102,000. CALL BRIAN RUEBUSH. NEW LISTING - 319 N. JACKSON ST. PITTSFIELD - Remodeled 1 story frame home, 1160 sq. ft. 5 rooms, 2 BR, 1 BA, newer furnace and C/A, thermos well insulated, vinyl siding, att. 1 car garage. PRICED $59,500. CALL COURTNEY. IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. NEW LISTING-PITTSFIELD-513 S. MEMORIAL ST. 1 story home, 1000 sq. ft. 6 RM, 2 BR, 1 BA, gas furn., alum. siding, metal roof. Nice lot. IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. PRICED $42,000. CALL COURTNEY. PITTSFIELD - 510 N. OKLAHOMA ST. On nice lot at the Northwest edge of town. Frame home, 850 sq. ft., 5 RM, 2 BR, 1 BA, newer gas furnace, vinyl siding. PRICED AT $36,000. NEW PRICE $33,500. CALL ROGER HALL. NEW LISTING-PITTSFIELD-511 W. WASHINGTON. Large vacant lot with utilities, Zoned B-3 35’x36’ garage. CALL ROGER HALL. PRICED AT $29,500. GRIGGSVILLE/PERRY/BAYLIS/VALLEY CITY/BARRY NEW LISTING - GRIGGSVILLE - 309 S. UNION ST. Mostly remodeled 1800 sq. ft. 1 story home. 6 RM, 3 BR, 2 BA, newer heating and A/C, newer flooring and kitchen ect. det. 26x30 garage. “As Is. PRICED $79,000. CALL COURTNEY. GRIGGSVILLE - 201 N. 3RD ST. on 2 lots, 1979 Victorian Mobile home, 5 RM, 2 BR, 2 BA, gas furnace, 2 car det. garage. PRICED $19,000. CALL COURTNEY. VALLEY CITY - 31027 CO. HWY. 21. 15 year old, frame 1 story, 768 sq. ft. 5 rm., 2 BR, 1 bath, gas furnace, vinyl siding, TO BE SOLD “AS IS” $26,000. CALL COURTNEY. NEW LISTING - BARRY - 262 TREMONT ST. 1 story frame home, 1000 sq. ft., 5 rooms, 2 BR, 1 BA, aluminum and vinyl siding. TO BE SOLD “AS IS”. PRICED AT $12,000. CALL COURTNEY. NEBO NEBO-720 E. PARK ST. On 3 lots, 15 yr. old frame home, 960 sq. ft. 5 rooms, 2 BR. knotty pine ceilings, pine floors, gas furnace, det. garage. NICE HOME PRICED $48,000. CALL COURTNEY. DETROIT/PEARL/MILTON NEW LISTING-PEARL-48042 130TH AVE. Situated on 3 acres. 2 hours both 2 BR. 1 fair condition and 1 fixer with 4 outbuildings. Sold “AS-IS”. PRICED AT $40,000. REDUCED TO $30,000. CALL ROGER HALL.
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One group of students watch as Megan Jacobs, ER nurse at Illini Hospital, presents a slideshow presentation on the dangers and consequences of drunk driving during the Rotary Club’s Drug Awareness Program held at Pikeland Community School April 20.
Rotary Club continues annual Drug Awareness Program By O. ETHAN BROWN Pike Press Once again, the Pittsfield Rotary Club put on its 20th annual Drug Awareness Program at Pikeland Community School April 20 to Pike County eighth graders, plus seventh graders from PCS. According to David Fuhler, owner of WBBA and member of the Pittsfield Rotary Club, the number attending the lectures were just under 300, a near average when compared to previous years. Each of the eight sessions were divided up over the four-hour period, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., to keep the eight, color-coded groups flowing smoothly. There was also an appearance by ex-drug addict Michelle Mitchell, in State’s Attorney Zack Boren’s discussion of the legal implications of drug-use. Mitchell told the groups that she possessed a felony charge as early as 21 years old. She also pointed out that her journey was a continual struggle, as drugs seemed to find their way back into her life.
K-9 Officer Mike Lemons contributed with a drug-locating demonstration, using his exceptionally trained German Shepherd. A series of plastic totes were presented to the dog, the last one containing meth. His faithful companion quickly moved along the containers, and immediately located the desired objective. When the goal was acquired, a small plastic ball propelled out of the tub, and the exercise was complete. Lemons explained that the dog was not addicted to the substance, but is trained to signal his master of the presence of meth, and a reward will be given. “I spend eight hours a week training that dog....It’s a never-ending process,” Lemons said. To finish off the day, the Honorable Judge Mark Drummond gave an hourlong speech on “7 Reasons to Leave the Party.” He has been a volunteer to the program for many years, and had a great enthusiasm for the event and information he and the other volunteers were presenting.
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At the Pittsfield High School prom Saturday evening, Faith Reveal, the daughter of the late Ronald Reveal and the late Kathy Reveal and the step-daughter of Jamie Reveal, was queen and king was Isaac Amann, son of Mark and Becky Amann. Flower girl was Avery Howland, daughter of Ryan and Erin Howland, and ring bearer was Hudson McCartney, son of Frank and JoGeri McCartney.
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Paige Borrowman, daughter of Chris and Jill Borrowman, and Matt Shover, son of Rick and Inky Shover, were chosen as prom king and queen for the 2018 Western Prom. The prom was held Saturday night, April 21.
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A new Mexican Restaurant is coming to Pittsfield and hopes to be open by the Mexican holiday, Cinco De Mayo, May 5. The restaurant will fill the vacancy left by Hog Daddy’s at 205 N. Madison, just off the square. Casa Tequila will offer food and drink for both dine-in and carry out, according to Gravio Sagistuma, the manager of the establishment. The owner is Abalone Pacancia, who also operates a Mexican restaurant in Monroe City.
The FFA Alumni would like to thank The Maschhoffs and Steve Buysse with United Animal Health for donating and cooking the meat for the Pittsfield FFA Banquet.
Pictured above is Steve Buysse with United Animal Health on the left, Katie Cordray with the FFA Alumni, and Mikey Cordray with The Maschhoffs on the right.
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Correspondence brings a big smile Saukees win in close rivalry match-up
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Arianna White, Lady Saukee senior pitcher, lets one fly as she pitches against Griggsville-Perry in a regular season game last week. The Lady Saukees lost to the Lady Tornadoes
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Pleasant Hill’s Isaiaha Rogers covers the plate while catcher Nick Black runs down an errant ball. The Saukee runner scored.
SCOREBOARD Softball Pleasant Hill 4 Pittsfield 3 In a game at Pleasant Hill, the Lady Wolves put together pitching, hitting and fielding to win their first game of the season. Deme Batchelor struck out 15 for the Lady Wolves. Alley Minor and Rilee White went two for three. The Lady Saukees were led by Breanna Gratton who had two RBIs. Western 8 QND 7 Lolita Ash had three RBI’s in the game including a two run home run in the bottom of the seventh inning to lead the Lady Wildcats, now 5-1. The game was tied at the end of seven but Ash’s walkoff RBI double was the deciding factor in the bottom of the eighth. Griggsville-Perry 10 South Fulton 0 Jordan Brite brought her A game to last Thursday matchup with South Fulton. Brite held the visitors to one hit while hitting a triple to help herself out. Griggsville-Perry 11 Pittsfield 2 G-P came to life in the late innings, scoring seven times in the final three innings. The Lady Tornadoes are 9-1 while the Lady Saukees are 0-6. Jordan Brite had three RBIs. Mikayla Jennings had a double for the Lady Saukees.
Baseballl Calhoun 11 Griggsville—Perry 1 The Tornadoes were held to just three hits in the game, Dalton Sheurman, Colton Ivey and Tyler Kunzeman each had a hit in the game as G-P was held to one run. The game was played Saturday, April 21 in Calhoun. Pleasant Hill 5 Brussels 11 Pleasant Hill had only five hits and committed four errors in the game but still kept it close until the fourth inning when Brussels exploded for five runs. Pleasant Hill had made the score 6-5 with a three run top of the fourth but the Raiders protected their lead. Skyler Heatherly had a home run for the Wolves. Liberty 14 Western 4 Liberty scored early and often in a home game for the Wildcats Thursday, April 19. Matt Shover had a double in the game. Western 12 Pittsfield 9 Despite Jon Moore’s four this, the Wildcats proved to be too much for the Saukees Friday in baseball action. The Wildcats scored early and often. Pittsfield answered with a four run third and added a run in the fifth, sixth and seventh, but the Wildcats, led by Erick Hively and Matt Shover, each with three hits proved to be too much.
Saukees battle after bad start By JACOB BRADSHAW Pike Press They say you never want to try and play from behind, but that’s exactly where the Lady Saukees found themselves against Beardstown in their match-up. After giving up 12 runs in the first inning, the Lady Saukees got together and used the third inning to tack some
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The Donovan baseball team has battled the same weather conditions as local teams. The baseball program at Donovan is only two years old and this year’s team consists of two seniors, one junior two sophomores and four freshmen. Donovan is in Eastern Illinois, near Chicago.
Collecting stats from coaches after ballgames can be a frustrating process. In year’s past, coaches had to make copies of the pages in the score book and then fax or scan and email to each news outlet interested in their team. I’m sure it was a tiresome, repetitive job to send the same document to umpteen places especially after a long, maybe frustrating game. In recent years GameChanger and MaxPreps have come onto the scene and while I’m not sure how they work, it appears coaches send one of the two services their information (there maybe more, but these are the only two my coaches work with), who then distribute the information to those subscribing. They also keep season stats, and a variety of other information that coaches normally don’t have time to keep and distribute. For two years, I have received the stats from the local schools who use the service and I receive an extra. Several mornings a week in the spring, I receive a MaxPreps game notification from Donovan High School. Just out of curiosity I check to see if they’ve won or lost. I almost feel like we’re friends or something. Last week, I must have been giddy with
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night bowling ladies hold awards banquet Wednesday night Women Bowling League held their awards banquet Wednesday, April 11 at Bowlers Universe. Top Honors were awarded to, pictured left to right, Patsy Miller, individual series handicap; Teresa Douglas, individual game handicap; Kristy Jeffers, individual series scratch and Laura Gleckler, individual game scratch. Most improved average was awarded to Lorie Stark and high average to Joanne Depheimer. Jokers Wild won the team game scratch, Sum it Up, team game handicap; Jokers Wild, team series scratch and Five of a Kind with team series handicapped.
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First place team (Bowling Stones) pictured left to right, Amanda Ward, Abby Dedert, Kate Ward, Lisa Fish and Angie Ward. Not pictured, Molly Ward.
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Second place team (Happy Hookers) pictured left to right, Patsy Miller, Verla Dale, Melinda Johnson, Estelene Hayden, Amy Johnson and Colae Johnson.
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runs on the board, scoring three runs in the third inning. They kept their momentum and had five runs in the inning after, but their hole was just too large to fullt dig out of. Beardstown won the game 14-8. “I was happy to see that we had some fight,” Ariana White stated. “Instead of folding after the first inning, we gave them a reason to not feel comfortable quite yet.”
Mandy Brummell, APRN-FNP Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner
Seeing patients in Pittsfield at Illini Community Hospital’s Consulting Physicians Clinic There is a special place in my heart for Gastroenterology and Hepatology, as many of my family members have been affected by related diseases. I believe that all patients deserve to be treated as I would treat my own family. That is why I am passionate about providing thorough patient education. This helps to ensure that all patients feel knowledgeable about their condition and are equipped with strategies to maintain a positive quality of life.
Swim team signups May 5 The Pike County Swim Team will hold registrations for the 2018 summer season May 5 at Orr Hall, 222 N. Monroe in Pittsfield. Registration will be from 9 - 11 a.m. with a parent meeting at 9:30 a.m. Any swimmer under the age of 18 and a resident of Pike County is eligible.
the spring weather, MAXIMUM so I sent the coach an THOUGHTS email. I explained who BY BETH I was and how I had ZUMWALT added the Wildcats to the list of teams for which I cheered. To my surprise, he responded to my email and included a team picture. He explained this was only the second year for baseball at Donovan, which he described as being in east central Illinois. Donovan High School has 100 students. He said his team appreciated having a fan, since the program was so new. My girl friend and I have had an expression for years – “All good coaches are jerks, it’s just not all jerks are good coaches.” The word coach is interchangeable with any other profession and jerk also has some substitutions. I know some coaches would have deleted my email, some would have reported it to law enforcement for stalking, but Coach Laudenbach took the time to respond and send a photo. I’m not sure what kind of a coach he is, but he’s nice guy. The world needs more of them.
Pike Press It’s no secret that things always seem to get turned up a notch whenever Griggsville and Pittsfield meet, and the game played between the two was no different. The April 18 game was a back and forth matchup for most of the game, and when JD Gresham took the mound and managed to go three up and three down, that helped Pittsfield keep the cushion they needed. Jacob McIntire came through for Pittsfield offensively, hitting a single, double, and ended with two RBI’s. The Saukees won the game 6-3. Will Guthrie was the wining pitcher,. Gresham struck out the side in the seventh inning for the save. McIntire, Cade Tomhave and Collin Meleski had two hits apiece in the game played at Perry. “I just do my job,” Jacob McIntire answered when asked about his hitting streak. “I just try to give myself and my team the best opportunity to win a ball game. I was able to do that today.”
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Bridge project update April 28 features historical perspectives The monthly Champ Clark Bridge project update will be held Saturday, April 28 at 10 a.m. at the project village, 120 S. Water Street, Louisiana. Karen Daniels, a senior historic prerservation specialist with the Missouri Department of Transportation, is teaming up with local historian Brent Engel to share information about the construction of the 1928 Champ Clark Bridge and history of the area.
“We’ve had a lot of questions about the current bridge, so we thought it might be interesting to share a historical perspective, as well as give an update on the progress of the new bridge,” MoDOT Resident Engineer Brandi Baldwin, P.E., said The update is open to the general public and lasts about 90 minutes. For more information about the project, visit www. champclarkbridge.com.
Work to begin on Missouri approach, retaining wall Over the last several months, much of the work to build a new Champ Clark Bridge has been in the Mississippi River. While work will continue to progress to build the piers for the new bridge, one element of construction will soon be more visible on land – the work on the Missouri approach, including the new retaining wall. “The new bridge is being built just south of the existing bridge and will come into Missouri near the rock bluff behind the Ayerco station,” Michael Massman, design-build coordinator for the construction company, said. “To make room for the new approach, crews will remove some of the bluff and secure the remaining por-
tion to ensure it stays intact for decades to come,” he explained. The excavation of the bluff and work on the retaining wall work does not limit traffic, but since it is a tight area between the bridge and the intersection, Massman asks drivers to watch for trucks entering and exiting the work zone. Earlier this year, Massman asked for input from the public, and with more than 500 people weighing in, the color rosemary and the pattern ledgestone were selected. An example of what the selected options will look like is available on the construction page of the Champ Clark Bridge web site.
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By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press New officers for the Pike County Chamber of Commerce include Charlie Hull as president and Coy Bainter as vice-president. Hull has served as vice president the past three years and will hold the office of president the next three. Coy Bainter, First National Bank of Barry, was elected vice president and will serve a three year term, moving into the role as president following Hull Beth White, immediate past president, will serve on the executive committee,
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along with Hull, Bainter and Peter Wright, treasurer According to the by-laws of the Pike County Chamber
of Commerce, the meeting to elect officers was held April 11.
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The physics class at Pittsfield High School made a great showing with their design for a memorial for the Champ Clark Bridge. Hannibal High School’s design won the completion. The winner was announced Wednesday evening at the Twin Pike YMCA. The class worked on its design and within the parameters set forth by the Missouri Department of Transportation and also stayed within the allowed budget. Members of the team attending the announcement ceremony were, left to right, Alayna Scranton, Olivia Hobbs, Gretchen Wessel, Jonathon Thomas, Taylor Anstedt, Colin James and Chandler Hayden. Members of the class unable to attend were, Nate Hoover, Collin Meleski, Ricky Musgrove, Lee Ransom, Kamerson Smithers and Isaac Shaw.
Drug Take-Back Day April 28 in Jacksonville Memorial Behavioral Health (MBH)-Jacksonville and the Jacksonville Police Department (JPD) are partnering to sponsor a Prescription Drug Take-Back Day 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at the JPD, 200 W. Douglas in Jacksonville. The Prescription Drug Take-Back Day provides a safe, convenient and anonymous means of disposing of unused or expired prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse and medications. As part of
the event, staff from MBH will provide information on opioid abuse, how to safely discard medications, how to keep medications secure at home and other referral sources. Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue, often leading to accidental poisoning, overdose and abuse. Prescription medications can be as dangerous as street drugs when taken without a prescription. The nonmedical use of prescription drugs ranks second only to
marijuana as the most common form of drug abuse in the United States. In addition, unused prescription drugs thrown in the trash can be retrieved and abused or illegally sold. Unused drugs that flushed contaminate the water supply. The prescription drugs collected by the JPD will be disposed of by high temperature incineration at a secure, permitted facility. MBH-Jacksonville received a Substance Abuse Prevention Services grant to help sponsor the event.
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Donning their Disney attire The Griggsville-Perry Elementary school celebrated “Week of the Child” last week with teachers and students participating in daily dress-up activities. Monday was when I grow up, Tuesday was dress as your favorite Disney character, Wednesday was crazy sock day, Thursday was favorite sport and Friday was Luau Day. Raven Martin, left ,dressed as Cinderella while kindergarten teacher Pam VanWinkle dressed as Mulan.
Social Problems class works to provide educational support Pittsfield High School’s Social Problems class has decided to become involved in promoting quality education for all students. The class will be working with the AdoptA-Classroom organization, which is an online organization where people can choose or “adopt” a classroom to donate money. The charity’s mission is to provide teachers with funds so they do not have to use their own money to purchase supplies. The Social Problems class will be accepting money donations for two adoptive classrooms, one in Rhode Island and one in Texas. The money donated will be sent to the classrooms’ teachers to use at their discretion. The adopted classrooms will use the money for new books, math manipulatives, writing utensils, and new seating for their classrooms. The Social Problems class will also be
accepting supplies and donations for Pittsfield High School. These supplies will be used to benefit teachers, students and faculty. “If spring ever rolls around and you begin spring cleaning, any unwanted school supplies you would like to donate would be greatly appreciated! Our class not only wants to help other schools in need, but we want to help our own school,” according to a class representative. Those interested in giving to the adoptive classrooms can donate in the Pittsfield High School main office. Supply donations for PHS can also be dropped off in the main office. If anyone has questions regarding the Adopt A-Classroom organization, the website is adoptaclassroom. org. You may also contact Spencer Boren, teacher of the class, at sboren@pikeland.org. Any donations will be greatly appreciated.
CASA holding training sessions in Pike County There are abused and neglected children in the Pike County court system waiting for a CASA volunteer. CASA of Pike County, a program of Advocacy Network for Children, is recruiting its first group of volunteers for its upcoming training. Training will begin April 30 and conclude on June 7 with court observation and swearing in of volunteers. Trainings will be held twice a week from 5:15-8:15 p.m. at the Pike County CASA office located in the Pittsfield United Methodist Church, 222 North Monroe Street in Pittsfield. CASA volunteers are trained community volunteers appointed by a judge to speak up for abused or neglected children in the court system. Volunteers receive 30 hours of training prior to case assignment. Training includes courtroom procedures, working with social service agencies and the special needs of abused and neglected children. Training is free with training manuals and materials provided. Once trained, CASA volunteers work alongside attorneys and social workers from case inception to its completion. CASA volunteers come from all walks of life and no special experience is required. These trained volunteers will represent abused and neglected children. For more information or to obtain an application,
please call Samantha Zenner at 217.779.5757 or email szenner@advonet.org. You
can also visit the agency’s website at www.advonet.org
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200 BUSINESS IF YOU need parts for mowers and tillers, Dorsey's Hardware and Western Auto has a large selection of belts and parts and service. New equipment sales available. Winchester. Call 217-7429241. 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. 573754-5055. TFN
OFFICE SPACE. Prime location. Ample parking. West Washington St., Pittsfield. Call 217-285-2848, 217285-5925 or 217-653-0212. TFN
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BED QUEEN pillowtop mattress set. New in the plastic. $175. Can deliver. 618-7722710. 5.23.18 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 300 or text. TFN FARM MARKET 1990 PRESTIGE double wide mobile home, 22x40. FOR SALE: NON-GMO 3 BR, 2 BA. Call 217-370Seed Sales, Seed Clean- 2629. TFN ing, Farm Seed, Cover Crop Seed, Food Plot Seed, Yard 600 Grass Seed, Garden Seed and Supplies, and Essential HELP WANTED Oils. Call 217-593-7333Camp Point Seed Company. HELP WANTED: Help at 6.6.18 Home 1259 W. Washington FLYNN CUSTOM Farms: St. Pittsfield, IL. Is accepting Offering deep tillage, sub applications for homemaksoiling, vertical tillage, culti- ers. Hiring immediately Full vating, anhydrous, spraying, & Part-Time. Sign-on bonus planting, food plots, hauling, $100 after 90 days. Please and cash renting. 217-257- call M-F during 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 7797. 5.9.18 Call 1-866-617-6100 or apply in person in Pittsfield. EOE. 4.25.18 400D INDEPENDENT CONTRACFOR RENT TOR needed to service Pike County Herald-Whig subscribers ONE BEDROOM up- Monday through Friday in the stairs apartment for rent in afternoons & early morning Pittsfield. All utilities, gas, on weekends. For more inwater, sewer, electric and formation call 217-214-9444 garbage included, covered or 800-373-9444. 5.2.18 parking; $640 a month. Call NEED EXTRA cash? Sell your 217-491-1014. TFN used items in The People's ONE BEDROOM apartment Marketplace Classifieds. One on the square in Pittsfield. phone call puts your ad in five Nice wood, tongue and newspapers....a total circulagroove. Washer and dryer tion of almost 22,000 readers! in the unit. $525/mo. References and deposit required. Call 217-491-1014. TFN
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THE GRIGGSVILLE-PERRY Community School District has the following full-time position open: • Custodian/ Maintenance. The hours are 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday- Friday. Salary is $12.74 per hour plus benefits. If you are interested, please submit your written interest/resume (either by email or in writing) to Janet Gladu at PO Box 439, Griggsville, IL 62340 or gladuj@griggsvilleperry.org no later than 3 p.m. on Monday, April 30, 2018. 4.25.18 FULL TIME Auto Body Repair Tech: Minimum 2 yrs experience. Prefer I-Car & ASE certified or tech school training. Apply in person at Spencer Auto Body, 5074 State Rt 140, Bethalto, IL. 5.30.18 HELP WANTED: Inside counter sales at Pike County Lumber. Job duties include assisting customers in store & by telephone, placing orders with vendors, and inventory control. Good computer skills & base knowledge of building materials preferred, but will train the right applicant. Must have good interpersonal skills & have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. 50-hour work week (Mon-Sat), retirement, earned time off. Stable company - ensures job security to quality candidates. Starting pay dependent upon experience. Send resume to Attn: Human Resources, PO Box 311, Pittsfield, IL 62363.
HELP WANTED: Full time Class A Driver needed at Pike County Lumber. Must be available to work MonSat. Duties include loading, transporting, and unloading materials within a 100 mile radius of warehouse. Some warehouse, inventory, and day to day operational work also required, along with operation of forklifts, pallet jacks, and manual lifting of light and heavy objects. Overtime every week; home every night. No experience required, but must have or be able to obtain (within one month of hire) a Class A CDL drivers license. Must have a clean driving record and be able to pass a drug screening. 50-hour work week, retirement, earned time off. Stable company - ensures job security to quality candidates. Send resume to Attn: Human Resources, PO Box 311, Pittsfield, IL 62363. 4.25.18 GULLY TRANSPORTATION Drivers: CDL-A: Regional and Home daily positions! NEW PAY INCREASE + Bonuses! Company provided family benefits. Gullytransport.com 866-238-1282 x163. 4.25.18 GULLY TRANSPORTATION CDL-A: HOME DAILY OR WEEKLY! NEW PAY INCREASE + Bonuses! Company provided family benefits. Gullytransport.com 855-416-8511 x163. 4.25.18
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MATURE/EXPERIENCED HUNTER looking for deer lease in Pike County. Not an Outfitter. 615-289-9551. 7.11.18 LOOKING FOR a hunting lease for the 2018 season. Call Ron Nail 708-790-8079. 5.16.18
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PUPPIES FOR sale: Shepherd/Maremma mix. 7 weeks AS THE new owner of the old. $40 each. David Schrock lots at the corner of Griswold (217)285-2337. 4.25.18 and Grant in White Hall I hereby give notice to the pre1200 vious owners that they have SERVICES 30 days to remove various pieces of equipment and two vehicles or risk forfeiture. For WILLING AND able to do: questions call Kyle Randall Power wash houses. Staining decks. Trench waterlines at 618-535-4795. 4.25.18 and power to out buildings. Tree trimming. Stump remov900A NO TRESPASSING al. Call 1-217-320-8438 for FREE ESTIMATES. 4.25.18 Calhoun County RED DEVIL Saloon 804 NO TRESPASSING or Alsey-Smith rd. Now open hunting allowed on land in Mon-Sat. Serving food daily Calhoun County owned by and entertainment on SatRuth Smith. Violators will be urday night. 217-742-9700. prosecuted. 3.27.19 Call for more info. 5.2.18 NO TRESPASSING or hunt- WANTING TO buy standing ing allowed on the land in timber. R. McKinnon Logging Batchtown owned by Steve buying Walnut, White Oak, and Cindy Meszaros. Viola- etc. No yard trees. Not affilitors will be prosecuted. 5.30.18 ated with Pleasant Hill McKNO TRESPASSING or hunt- innons. 217-242-5401. 5.23.18 ing allowed on the land in CRACK YOUR pecans. PeBatchtown owned by Marcy cans must be brought to me. Klockenkemper, Judy Lamer, Call 217-430-2881. TFN Jeremy Russell, Bonnie Stepanek, and Cindy Meszaros. 1500C Violators will be prosecuted. Yard Sales 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 purpose, without the written, signed permission of the owner, is strictly forbid den. Vio la tors will be pros ecuted. Timothy Brinkman. 6.13.18
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1500D Yard Sales Pike County BIG YARD sale: 534 Oklahoma St. Pittsfield Friday 27th and Saturday 28th 8 a.m.-? Sunday EVERYTHING is free. Young women's clothes, furniture, house hold items, gun cabinet and LOTS more. Debit, credit and cash accepted. 4.25.18 GARAGE SALE: Rain or shine Friday, April 27 & Saturday, April 28, May 4 & May 5th from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sue Cox's 24328 US Highway 54 West. 4.25.18 GARAGE SALE 219 S. Clinton St. Pittsfield. Friday, April 27 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday, April 28 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Baby girl clothes newborn to 6 months, girl clothes 10/12, office supplies and much more. 4.25.18 ESTATE SALE of Don and Leona Boren will be held May 3rd through May 12th from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily. At 47786 Old US Highway 36 Pittsfield. Located just off route 106 between Detroit and Illinois River Bridge at Florence. Exit 46 from I-72. Follow the Signs! 68 years collection. Depression glass, antique and crystal dishes, and numerous other items! 4.25.18
1500E Yard Sales Scott County GARAGE SALE: Friday, April 27th 5-8 Saturday, April 28th 8:30-12 Rain or Shineno early birds. We're moving, a lot must go. Large variety. Home of Reg & Nancy Wood. 854 Taylor Lane, Winchester. 4.25.18
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Campbell Publications has an immediate opening for an Ad Sales Representative to work out of the Jersey County Journal office in Jerseyville. We are looking for a confident, outgoing individual who can meet with our customers and help determine the most effective business marketing strategy for them. The ideal candidate will have sales experience, be goal oriented and possess strong leadership skills. We offer significant growth and income opportunities for a motivated individual with a desire to succeed. Top performers will be rewarded with top earnings. We offer the opportunity to excel in a challenging and creative work environment.
RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE AUCTION THURSDAY, MAY 3 • 5 P.M. AUCTION LOCATION: 1102 Sunset Dr., Pittsfield, IL
The position includes health insurance through the company and other benefits. To apply, come to the Jersey County Journal office in Jerseyville to fill out an application. Resumes are encouraged but not required. For information, contact Julie Boren, Publisher, 217-2852345.
Jersey County Journal REAL ESTATE SELLS AT 6 P.M.! n 3 BR, ranch, central A/C, heat pump, 2-car att. garage n Larger corner lot, wonderful location! n Large living room, open kitch/dining/breakfast n Master suite has walk-in closet and full bath n 2 bath • Utility/mud/laundry room, rear deck Please call Brian for a personal tour! PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION BEGINS AT 5 P.M. Furniture • Like New Major Appliances • Collectibles & Household • Tools
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTY - PITTSFIELD ILLINOIS Pacific Union Financial, LLC Plaintiff, vs. Lauren Walker Defendants. Case No. 18CH2 328 Crossman Lane, Pittsfield, IL 62363 Judge John Frank McCartney NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on March 16, 2018, the Pike County Sheriff of the Pike County Sheriff’s Office will on May 18, 2018, at the hour of 9:00AM at the Pike County Sheriff’s Office, Pike County Courthouse, 100 East Washington Street (Lower Courtroom), Pittsfield, IL 62363, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 328 Crossman Lane, Pittsfield, IL 62363 Parcel Number(s): 54-042-10
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The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier’s or certified check for 10%
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY, JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, PLAINTIFF, VS. JIMMY L PARTIN, JR, DEFENDANTS. 17 CH 42 407 WEST ARCH STREET JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on March 6, 2018, Sheriff of Jersey County will on June 7, 2018, in Courtroom A of the Jersey County Courthouse, 201 W. Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052, at 9:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Jersey, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 04-865-002-00; 04-862-003-50 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 407 West Arch Street Jerseyville, IL 62052
217-285-2345
Description of Improvements: Green vinyl siding, two 1/2 story single family home, no garage. The Judgment amount was $125,109.27. Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of
of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. The property will NOT be open for inspection. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). For information call Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, Chicago, IL 60601. Phone number: 312-651-6700. Attorney file number: 17-041872. Edward R. Peterka 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.: 6220416 Email: MDKIllinoisFilings@ manleydeas.com 4.11, 4.18, 4.25
title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:// ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 264078 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I3084937
Campbell Publications has an immediate opening for a general assignment reporter to cover news and features. The person we are looking for loves to write and enjoys a fast-paced work environment. Flexible schedule. The job is based in the Pike Press office in Pittsfield. The successful applicant will enjoy working with people, in person and on the telephone. Typing ability, good grammar skills and ability to meet deadlines required. Camera and computer skills a plus; will train qualified candidates. Must have reliable transportation. Pleasant office and friendly co-workers. Competitive salary; benefits package, company health insurance, paid holidays and vacation, other benefits for full time. 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 217285-2345. Applicants may also come to the Pike Press office to fill out an application.
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N THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, successor by merger to Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, National Association, as Trustee f/k/a Norwest Bank Minnesota, National Association, as Trustee for Renaissance HEL Trust 2004-1; Plaintiff, VS. James R. Graham; Beth A. Graham; Defendants. 17 CH 3 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, Sheriff John Wimmersberg, Sheriff of Jersey, Illinois, will on May 22, 2018, at the hour of 01:00 PM at Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described 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 such judgment to wit: C/K/A: 111 Krause Drive, Jerseyville, IL 62052 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEYVILLE, JERSEY COUNTY, ILLINOIS
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on February 2, 2018, the following described real estate, to-wit: Permanent Index Number: 04291-003-00 Commonly known as: 104 Cheney Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on May 9, 2018, at 9:00 AM, in the 1st Floor Hallway of the Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl Street, Jerseyville, Illinois. is
The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Jersey County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The Sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall
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The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms. Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) Laurence J. Goldstein (0999318) Christopher J. Irk (6300084) Thomas J. Cassady (6307705) Cory J. Harris (6319221) David A. Drescher (6301378) Tenyse L. Gooden (6312918) Amanda Rubel Portes (6297441) THE WIRbICkI LAW GROUP LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-360-9461 WA16-0781 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com I3083520 4.18, 4.25, 5.2
The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.
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The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number WA16-0781. The terms of the sale are Cash. 10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours. The property is improved by: Single Family Home. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale.
receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.
1ST MIDAMERICA CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, vs. TYLER E. ANGLIN, Defendant. 17-CH-22 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 104 CHENEY STREETJERSEYVILLE, IL 62052
The Judgment $84,137.14.
PIN: 04-208-090-32
For information contact Plaintiff’s Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719. The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1). If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I3083395 4.11, 4.18, 4.25
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Pittsfield, Illinois
PUBLIC NOTICE - NOTICE OF FILING
PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF PLEASANT HILL
NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS COMPANY d/b/a Nicor Gas Company hereby gives notice to the public that it has filed with the
Annual Budget is on display in the Village Office during regular business hours.
Illinois Commerce Commission on April 12, 2018, testimony and exhibits in Docket No. 17-1015 setting forth a reconciliation of the Company’s Gas Supply Cost revenues with actual gas costs for 2017. Further information with respect thereto may be obtained either directly from this Company or by addressing the Chief Clerk of the Illinois Commerce Commission at Springfield, Illinois 62701. A copy of this filing may be inspected by an interested party at any business office of this Company.
WYVETTA MENKE CLERK 4.25
Northern Illinois Gas Company d/b/a Nicor Gas Company Melvin D. Williams, President, Nicor Gas
PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTY PITTSFIELD ILLINOIS Pacific Union Financial, LLC Plaintiff, vs. Lauren Walker Defendants. Case No. 18CH2 328 Crossman Lane, Pittsfield, IL 62363 Judge John Frank McCartney NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on March 16, 2018, the Pike County Sheriff of the Pike County Sheriff’s Office will on May 18, 2018, at the hour of 9:00AM at the Pike County Sheriff’s Office, Pike County Courthouse, 100 East Washington Street (Lower Courtroom), Pittsfield, IL 62363, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Lot Three (3) of Crossman’s Addition to the City of Pittsfield, situated in the County of Pike and State of Illinois. Commonly known as 328 Crossman Lane, Pittsfield, IL 62363 Parcel Number(s): 54-042-10 The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence.
The Pleasant Hill Community Unit School District No. 3 will conduct a Timely and Meaningful Consultation meeting for the district on May 17, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. in the Board of Education district office.
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).
EACH BID SHALL BE ENCLOSED IN A SEALED ENVELOPE BEARING THE NAME OF PROJECT. NAME OF THE SUBMITTING FIRM, AND THE BID DUE DATE. * OTHER PROPOSALS WILL BE ACCEPTED AS LONG AS THEY MEET THE SPECIFICATIONS IN PROPOSAL TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE DISPATCH SYSTEM *
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: 17-041872.
IF A VENDOR OTHER THAN MOTOROLA DIRECT SUBMITS BID, VENDOR MUST SUPPLY A COMPLETED MANUFACTURER’S CERTIFICATION, OR A LETTER FROM THE MOTOROLA PROVIDING CERTIFICATION, SUBMITTED ALONG WITH BID, WHICH CERTIFIES THAT, THAT VENDER IS AUTHORIZED TO SUBMIT SUCH BID.
Edward R. Peterka 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.: 6220416
PIKE COUNTY ETSB/ SHERIFF RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL PROPOSALS, TO WAIVE ANY IRREGULARITIES AND/OR INFORMALITIES IN THE PROPOSALS AND TO MAKE AN AWARD IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE LAW DEEMED TO BE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF PIKE COUNTY. THE BIDS WILL BE TURNED IN NO LATER THAN 2:00 O’CLOCK A.M. ON FRIDAY, MAY 18th , 2018 AT THE PIKE COUNTY SHERIFF/ JAIL 204 EAST ADAMS PITTSFIELD ILLINOIS 62363.
Email: MDKIllinoisFilings@ manleydeas.com
PIKE COUNTY 911 ETSB/ PIKE COUNTY SHERIFF DATED: APRIL 24th, 2018
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BEGINNING BALANCE
BEGINNING BALANCE
April 1, 2017
$39,700.78
$8959.02
TOTAL REVENUES:
TOTAL EXPENDITURES: $0.00 ENDING BALANCE
April 1, 2017
March 31, 2018
$48,659.80
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$38,338.91
TOTAL REVENUES: $10,838.80 4087.00 3847.18 1546.00 1148.63
TOTAL EXPENDITURES: $10,628.81 $38,548.90
ON WHAT ACCOUNT PAID Administrative fee Medicine Medicine Medicine Rent Rent Rent Rent Rent Rent Utilities
$224,721.15
AMOUNT 4087.00 171.92 836.71 140.00 300.00 300.00 245.00 350.00 76.00 275.00 3847.18 4.25
$85,378.04
EXPENDITURES Administrative (Salaries) Richard Goetze Jennifer Snyder Rose Anne Craven Mark Mountain Tom Moore Andy Dugan Brenton Dean Randy Whitaker IRS Ill. Dept. of Revenue T.O.I.R.M.A. Ameren Zumbahlen, Eyth, U.S.Cellular All others less than $1000.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES:
March 31, 2018
April 1, 2017
REVENUES Property Tax 76335.36 Interest Income 351.86 Personal Property Replacement Tax 5471.68 Road & Bridge Transfer 2124.14 T.O.I.R.M.A. 1095.00
EXPENDITURES
TO WHOM PAID Pike County General Assistance County Market Best Buy IHS Pharmacy Pike County Health Department Pike County Housing Authority Central State Bank Bland Properties Lyndle Ellis Mike Adkins Roger Bland Ameren Cips
AN APPOINTMENT CAN BE MADE BY EMAILING SANDY SCHACHT AT SSCHACHT@PIKECOUNTYSD.ORG. REQUEST TO EMAIL OR MAIL BID SPECIFICATIONS CAN BE DONE BY EMAILING SANDY SCHACHT AT SSCHACHT@PIKECOUNTYSD. ORG
I, Jennifer Snyder Supervisor of Griggsville Township, Pike County, Illinois, being duly sworn, depose and say that the following statement is a correct report for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2017 and ending March 31, 2018.
10,809.24 29.56
ENDING BALANCE
SPECIFICATIONS MAY BE VIEWED IN PERSON BY APPOINTMENT ONLY AT: PIKE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE PITTSFIELD, IL
I, Jennifer Snyder Supervisor of Griggsville Township, Pike County, Illinois, being duly sworn, depose and say that the following statement is a correct report for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2017 and ending March 31, 2018.
I, Jennifer Snyder Supervisor of Griggsville Township, Pike County, Illinois, being duly sworn, depose and say that the following statement is a correct report for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2017 and ending March 31, 2018.
EXPENDITURES Administrative Utilities Rent Medicine
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.
GRIGGSVILLE TOWN FUND
GENERAL ASSISTANCE
REVENUES Property Tax Interest Income
BIDS ARE BEING ACCEPTED BY THE PIKE COUNTY ETSB/ SHERIFF FOR AN UPGRADE TO THE CURRENT 3 POSITION MOTOROLA CENTRACOM GOLD ELITE DISPATCH SYSTEM. EQUIVELANT BIDS WILL ALSO BE ACCEPTED.
SUPERVISOR’S STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
SUPERVISOR’S STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
BEGINNING BALANCE
NAME OF PROJECT: PIKE COUNTY 9-1-1 ETSB/ PIKE COUNTY SHERIFF
SPECIAL BRIDGE FUND
TOTAL REVENUES:
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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.
SUPERVISOR’S STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
REVENUES Property Tax 8831.81 Interest Income 127.21
Mike Peebles, Secretary Board of Education Pleasant Hill CUSD #3 Pleasant Hill, Illinois
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale,
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BOARD OF EDUCATION PLEASANT HILL CUSD #3 PIKE AND CALHOUN COUNTIES, ILLINOIS NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
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Applications will be mailed to interested parties upon request. All completed applications are due at the Area Agency office on or before May 16, 2018.
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SCOTT SIERON, PETITIONER
SCOTT SIERON, PETITIONER
Services anticipated to be funded are: Transportation, Information and Assistance, Legal Assistance, Caregiver Respite, Advocacy, Multi-Purpose Senior Center (Adams County only), Home Delivered Meals, Congregate Meals, Elder Abuse Prevention, Health Promotional Disease Prevention Programs, Direct Assistance Programs, Caregiver Information & Assistance, Caregiver Training and Peer Support.
P-Tax Securities, L.L.C. Petitioner
and was sold on 12/3/2015 for general taxes for the year 2014. The period of redemption will expire on 8/3/2018.
and was sold on 12/3/2015 for general taxes for the year 2014. The period of redemption will expire on 8/3/2018.
The West Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging announces that applications for funds for fiscal years 2019-2021 under Title V, IIIB, VII Elder Rights, IIIC, IIID, and IIIE of the Older Americans Act, Elder Abuse Services/Designation, and related GRF will be available beginning April 25, 2018 at the Area Agency on Aging Office, 639 York, P.O. Box 428, Quincy, Illinois 62306 or by calling (217) 223-7904. Agencies, organizations and private profit vendors are eligible to apply. Services are funded by priority and area. Service area includes Adams, Brown, Calhoun, Hancock, Pike and Schuyler Counties.
Said property was sold on 12/3/2015 for the General Taxes for the year 2014. The period of redemption will expire on 9/4/2018. On 9/7/2018 9:30 AM the petitioner will make application to such court in said County for an order for Tax Deed should the real estate not be redeemed.
PERMANENT INDEX NUMBER: 74-074-13
PERMANENT INDEX NUMBER: 47-031-02B
LEGAL NOTICES
To: DONNIE APPS, Pike County Clerk; Occupant; Ethan C. and Stephanie N. Miller; Harvest Credit Management VII, L.L.C.; Pamela L. Miller, Illinois Attorney General; Illinois Department of Revenue; and unknown owners or parties interested. A Petition for Tax Deed on premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of Pike County, Illinois, as case 18TX-4. The real estate is described as: RNG/BLK: 9 TWP: 33 SECT/LOT: 2 LOT1 AND PT LOT 2 BLK 9 THOMPSON 2ND ADDN PERRY QC03102015B846P252 #2015-0502 QC051705B665P339 #05-1625 W090700B390P1#00-2896* Parcel #:33-056-03
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: RNG/BLK:2 TWP:74 SECT/LOT:8 LOTS 1-2-7-8 BLK 2 CRAIGMILES ADDN PL HILL
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: RNG/BLK:7 TWP:04 SECT/ LOT:22 PT N1/2 NE WD05302013B830P74#2013-1437 SURVEY05302013B12P42Q#2013-1437A
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TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2014-00016
, and all unknown owners, occupants, beneficiaries, heirs, devisees or parties interested. A Petition for a Tax Deed on the premise described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of Pike County, Illinois, as Case Number 18-TX-3. On August 17, 2018 at 9:30 am, in Room TBD, the Petitioner will make an application to such court in Pike County, Illinois, for an Order on the Petition that a Tax Deed be issued if the real estate is not redeemed from the sale. The real estate is described as follows, to wit:
, and all unknown owners, occupants, beneficiaries, heirs, devisees or parties interested. A Petition for a Tax Deed on the premise described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of Pike County, Illinois, as Case Number 18-TX -2. On August 17, 2018 at 9:30 am, in Room TBD, the Petitioner will make an application to such court in Pike County, Illinois, for an Order on the Petition that a Tax Deed be issued if the real estate is not redeemed from the sale. The real estate is described as follows, to wit:
On May 15, 2018 at 3:45 pm, a meeting conducted by Pikeland CUSD #10 will take place at 512 S. Madison St., Pittsfield, IL. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the district’s plans for providing special education services to students with disabilities who attend private schools and home schools within the district for the 2018-2019 school year. If you are a parent of a home-schooled student who has been or may be identified with a disability and you reside within the boundaries of Pikeland CUSD#10, you are urged to attend. If you have further questions pertaining to this meeting, please contact Becky Pepper at 217-285-9462.
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25404.00 4238.20 3577.20 5166.00 473.53 355.59 276.39 433.71 12297.36 3590.93 7401.70 1618.04 3495.00 457.22 1248.51 $70,033.38
ENDING BALANCE
March 31, 2018
$240,065.81
TO WHOM PAID Ameren Andy Dugan Brenton Dean Coulson Publication Dryden Craven Griggsville National Bank Illinois Dept. of Revenue I.R.S. Jennifer Snyder Mark Mountain Randy Whitaker Richard Goetze Rose Anne Craven Royal Printing T.O.I.R.M.A. Tom Moore Township Officials of Ill. U.S. Cellular U.S.P.S. Zumbahlen, Eyth, Surratt
ON WHAT ACCOUNT PAID Utilites Salary Salary Ad Salary Checks/Safe Deposit Box Ill. W/H Tax Payroll Taxes Salary Salary Salary Salary Salary Envelopes Insurance Salary Drug Tests Cell Phone Stamps CPA Fees
AMOUNT 1618.04 355.59 276.39 253.50 275.00 25.00 3590.93 12297.36 4313.77 5277.44 433.71 25449.00 3577.20 215.00 7401.70 473.53 150.00 457.22 98.00 3495.00
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Pike County Real Estate Richard Smith ..............................217.473.3286 John Borrowman...........................217.430.0645 Chris Nichols..................................217.473.3777 Tere Boes.......................................217.491.2267 Barb Goertz...................................217.257.7865
Elaine Smith ..................................217.473.3288 Todd Smith....................................217.285.4720 Chris Little......................................217.653.3697 Scott Andress ................................217.371.0635 Robert Evans.................................217.491.2391
Rodney Borrowman .................... 630-247-0667 Nikki Fish ...................................... 217-371-2858 Cyndi Borrowman Kamp ............ 217-779-1861 Sonya Little................................... 217-653-2943
FARM LISTINGS n Adams County 66 acres +/- Keene TWP. Great investment farm currently earning $300 per acre cash rent along Interstate 72. n PRICE REDUCED - Calhoun County 390 acres +/- Hardin TWP. Huge hunting farm with 70 acres tillable, secluded on dead end road with older home and outbuildings. n Calhoun County 80 acres +/- Hardin TWP. Excellent hunting farm with 15 acres tillable. n Calhoun County 80 acres +/- Belleview TWP. Nice investment farm with 80 tillable acres. n Calhoun County 66 acres +/- Belleview TWP. Great income producing hunting property located on Anderson Lane just north of Rip Rap Landing well known for its duck hunting. n Calhoun County 64.5 acres +/- Carlin TWP. Nice recreational farm with maintained road and a perfect view of the Illinois River and Greene County bottoms! n PRICE REDUCED - Calhoun County 20 acres +/- Richwood TWP. Completely remodeled 3BR farmhouse with 1 car detached garage sitting on 20 acres. n Calhoun County 7 acres +/- Poor Farm Hollow. Perfect building site with water, septic, electricity and 30’x 35’ metal shed. n Pike County 1,500 acres +/- Atlas TWP. Fantastic deer and water fowl hunting farm with 1,200 a. tillable and remainder in timber and lakes with duck pits with cabin and pole shed. n Pike County 150 acres +/- Pittsfield and Derry TWP. Beautiful recreational farm with good tillable acreage, great deer density and pond. n Pike County 89 acres +/- New Salem TWP. Beautiful recreational farm with good tillable acreage, pasture with cattle set-up, stocked pond and 2BR 2BA home. n Pike County 35 acres +/- Pittsfield TWP. Nice recreational farm with 11 acres tillable and nice creek. n Pike County 14 acres +/- 26170 Co. Hwy. 14, Pittsfield-Great building location in the country with 2 car garage with living quarters already on the property. n SALE PENDING - Brown County 28 acres +/-. House and 28 acres with nice pond. In cooperation with Land Guys. n SALE PENDING - Calhoun County 40 acres +/-. Belleview TWP. Nice hunting farm with small home. In cooperation with Whitetail Properties. n SALE PENDING - PRICE REDUCED - Calhoun County 37 acres +/- Gilead TWP. 32.6 acres of prime hunting up Indian Creek Road surrounded by timber near Hamburg with additional 4 acres with electricity. n SOLD - Calhoun County 23.6 acres +/- Golden Eagle. 17.5 tillable acres in southern Calhoun County close to the Mississippi River. n SOLD - Calhoun County 28.97 acres +/-. Hamburg TWP. Excellent tillable and investment farm. n SOLD - Hancock County 154 acres +/- Albans TWP. Beautiful hunting farm with 11 acres tillable, 70 acres in timber and 73.18 acres CRP.
OTHER LISTINGS NEW LISTING - Baylis - 415 W. Railroad - 3BR 1BA home with 1 car detached garage, covered patio, newer roof and 2 enclosed porches sitting on 1.95 acres. $20’s. NEW LISTING - Pittsfield - 311 E. Benson - Maintenance free 3BR 1BA home that is move-in ready. Bank owned. $50’s. NEW LISTING - Pittsfield - 223 E. Perry - 2BR home with 1 car attached garage. Would make a great starter or retirement home. $30’s. NEW LISTING - Hardin - 1041 St. Hwy. 100 - Adorable 3BR 2BA home with oversized 2 car attached garage with heat sitting on one acre. $100’s. NEW LISTING - Pleasant Hill - 803 S. Main St. - 2BR 1BA 952 sq. ft. home selling as is. Interior needs some TLC. Priced to sell! $20’s. NEW LISTING - Pittsfield - 690 Walnut - 3BR ranch home with 1 car garage and full finished basement in nice location. Would make a great starter home! $100’s. NEW LISTING - Pearl - 46823 103rd Ave. - 3BR home with 2 car detached garage and large shed sitting on 4.8 acres +/-. $50’s NEW LISTING - Pittsfield - 211 W. Fayette - Very nice 3BR 2BA home with many updates in great location. $100’s. NEW LISTING - Pittsfield - 444 Kellogg St. - 2-3BR 2BA manufactured home with 2 car attached garage on corner lot. $100’s. NEW LISTING - New Salem - 1000 Brown St. - Remodeled 3-4BR home with oversized 3 car garage sitting on 2 acres +/-. Move-in ready! $100’s. NEW LISTING - Kampsville - 4 lots St. Louis Ave. - 4 lots with water, sewer and electricity hookups currently used as a campground with outbuildings and camper. NEW LISTING - Summer Hill - Hwy. 54 - Great building lot in the heart of Summer Hill. Barry - 515 Green St. - 2BR home sitting on 2 lots in nice neighborhood with newer heating and air conditioning. Great rental or starter home. $50’s. Barry - 658 Main St. - Affordable 3-4BR 2BA home with some updating. Could be converted to 2 apartments. Priced to sell!! $50’s. Barry - 1211 Rodgers St. - 4BR 3BA home with 21 ft. pool with deck and 30’ x 40’ shed sitting on 8.5 acres +/-. Very motivated Seller – will not refuse any reasonable offers!!!$200’s. PRICE REDUCED - Batchtown - RR1, Box 74 - 5BR 2BA brick ranch home sitting on 1 acre with new tin roof and very spacious front and back yard! $70’s PRICE REDUCED - Batchtown - RR 1, Box 66 - 3-4BR 4BA brick ranch home with 2 car attached garage sitting on 3 acres +/- with many added features. Move-in ready! $100’s. Baylis - 245 Locust St. - Maintenance free 3BR 1BA bungalow with nice fenced in yard and great 2 car detached garage/workshop. $50’s. Florence - 25187 492nd St. - Cabin in the heart of Florence with a beautiful view of the Illinois River. Cabin has access from a rear gravel road. $50’s. 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 - 303 W. Washington-2,484 sq. ft. 4BR home with 1 car detached garage with beautiful oak entry staircase sitting on 2 lots. $50’s. Griggsville - 301 N. Union - 3 unit apartment building earning significant income. Great investment opportunity! $70’s. Calhoun County - Golden Eagle - Riverfront lot at the end of a dead end road on the Mississippi River on Cove Rd. with electricity and water available. PRICE REDUCED - Hamburg - Chapman Sub. #19 - Adorable 2BR cabin on the Mississippi River. Priced to sell!! $40’s. Hamburg - 408 Washington - 2BR home sitting on 2 lots with many updates with workshop and private fenced in yard. $50’s. Hamburg - R.R. 1, Box 127B - Updated 3BR cabin with deck sitting on 4 riverfront lots on the Mississippi River with 2 boat docks and ramp. $80’s. PRICE REDUCED - Hardin - 106 Oakridge - Beautiful 5BR 3BA split level home in a great neighborhood with many updates! $100’s. Hardin - HC61, Box 17C - 4BR 2BA ranch home with full basement with walk-out sitting 15.3 acres with 5 tillable acres and outbuildings. $200’s. Kampsville - 218 New St. - 4BR 2BA home with a 22’ x 28’ separate man cave with patio and deck perfect for entertaining sitting on 2 lots. $90’s. Kinderhook - 310 High St. - Cute 1-2BR home with nice 2 car detached garage with large garden space and numerous fruit trees sitting on 2 lots. $30’s. 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. Nebo - 325 W. Franklin St. - Large 4BR home with nice woodwork sitting on 3.5 lots. Motivated Seller!! $40’s. New Canton - 165 S. Quincy - Very nice maintenance free 2BR home with nice detached garage and 2 sheds. Would make a great starter or retirement home. $40’s. Pearl - 46916 Co. Hwy. 10 - Nice little 3BR country home sitting on 5 acres +/- just off Route 100 in the heart of the hills. $60’s. Perry - S. Naples St. - 3 nice building lots with utilities available. PRICE REDUCED - Pittsfield - 34229 270th Ave. - 3,200 sq. ft. finished 3BR 3BA home with 2 car attached and 2 car detached garage sitting on 5 acres +/-. $200’s. PRICE REDUCED - Pittsfield - 40404 Co. Hwy. 8 - Excellent 4BR 2BA home sitting on 1.38 acres in quiet location close to town. $100’s. PRICE REDUCED - Pittsfield - 331 Piper Lane - Beautiful 2 story completely remodeled 4BR 2BA home with an impressive master suite. $100’s. Pittsfield - 318 Piper Lane - Spacious 4BR 1.5BA 2 story home sitting on 2.25 acres with beautiful woodwork and some updates. $100’s. PRICE REDUCED - Pittsfield - 3A Dove Lane - Newer very efficient 2BR 2BA duplex with a new enclosed 4 season room in a nice subdivision setting. $100’s. PRICE REDUCED - Pittsfield - 116 N. Jackson - Beautifully restored and very well maintained 6BR 2BA home with full finished basement, 1 car detached garage and fenced in back yard. Motivated Sellers!! $100’s. Pittsfield - 913 N. Orchard - Nice 3BR maintenance free ranch home with 2 car garage and large storage shed. $90’s. Pittsfield - 428 N. Monroe - Large 4BR home on nice corner lot. Motivated Sellers!! $60’s. Pittsfield - 339 S. Illinois - Neat 2BR 1BA home with new roof and maintenance free exterior. $60’s. PRICE REDUCED - Pittsfield - 104 Liberty Court - 2BR 1BA ranch style home with new roof and many updates. $50’s. PRICE REDUCED - Pittsfield - 521 N. Dutton - Large 5BR, 2BA two story home with a family room in the lower level/basement that opens out to the back yard! $50’s. Pittsfield - 217 S. Illinois St. - Empty 67.5’X160’ lot. Nice flat lot to build a home. Pittsfield - 830 N. Orchard - Nice home building site that consists of 2 80’ x 160’ lots . Pleasant Hill - Deer Ridge Estates - Large building lot with City sewer and water available. Pleasant Hill - 204 Fairgounds Rd. - Totally remodeled 2BR home with 1 car attached garage. Like new!! $40’s. Pleasant Hill - 405 Commerce - Nice building lot with partially finished workshop with heat and office space. $50’s. Pleasant Hill - 801 S. Main - 4BR 2BA home with attached garage sitting on nice corner lot. Price right! Needs some TLC!! $50’s. Pleasant Hill - 702 Houston - Move-in ready 3BR 2BA manufactured home on permanent foundation with 2 outbuildings. $70’s. Pleasant Hill - 408 Commerce - 4BR 1BA home with oversized 1 car garage sitting on .9 acre. $80’s. Rockport - 16934 St. Hwy. 96 - Custom built pine log home with 1 car attached garage and open loft located on 2 acres. $100’s. PRICE REDUCED - Rockport - 17620 Hwy. 96 - Old schoolhouse converted into 4BR 2BA home with full basement that has endless possibilities sitting on 1.62 acres +/-. $100’s. DRASTIC PRICE REDUCTION - Summer Hill - 19620 U.S. Hwy. 54 - Classic 4BR 2BA farm home with modern updates and hardwood floors in the living room and dining room. Motivated Seller!! $80’s. SALE PENDING - Pittsfield - 715 Prospect - Great 3BR 1BA home with full basement and newer roof and windows. SOLD - Pittsfield - 319 N. Jackson St. - Totally remodeled 2BR home. In cooperation with Wade Real Estate. SOLD - Pittsfield - 327 Sycamore - Nice 3BR 1.5BA brick ranch home with full basement. In cooperation with Wade Real Estate.
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PITTSFIELD - 401 E. Adams - Cozy 2BR home with 1 car detached garage sitting on corner lot just 2 blocks from downtown. Move-in ready! Furnishings optional.
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PEARL - 48186 166th Ave. - Nice 4BR 2BA manufactured home with large machine shed and small pond on 4 acres. Move-in ready! $89,900.
GRIGGSVILLE - 114 S. Stanford - 2BR 1BA home that has been totally remodeled. $46,500.
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KAMPSVILLE - 108 W. MapleBeautiful 3BR 2 1/2BA ranch home with many updates located on a dead end road. $99,000.
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PLEASANT HILL - 302 Houston - Cute remodeled 2BR home sitting on 2 lots located in a quiet part of town that is move-in ready and would make a great starter home. $69,000.
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PITTSFIELD - 664 S. Walnut St.Great maintenance free 3BR 1BA ranch home with full basement and 1 car garage in South location.
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PITTSFIELD - 25476 415th St. - Buyers needed for a nice 4-5BR rural home with detached garage and large pole building and barn close to Lake Pittsfield sitting on 2 acres! $119,500.
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PITTSFIELD - 125 Haney Lane Maintenance free 3BR 2BA brick home with 2 car attached garage, pool and deck in a quiet subdivision. $179,000.
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PITTSFIELD - 4 Quail Ridge Dr. - Grand 2 story 4BR home accentuated with beautiful hardwood, custom cabinetry and spacious floor plan. $308,500.
GRIGGSVILLE - 415 W. Lincoln St. - Quality 3BR 1BA home with nice screened in porch, 2 car garage and large heated workshop. $121,500.
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PITTSFIELD - 1118 W. Lowry Exclusive home with over 3,000 sq. ft. of finished living space in a very desirable location. $229,500.
PITTSFIELD - 429 Piper Lane - Beautiful, spacious 3-4BR 2BA home with full finished basement and oversized 2 car attached garage sitting on 2 lots. $169,000.
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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. $240,900.
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PITTSFIELD - 1302 Lakeview Dr. - Totally custom home sitting on 4 acres +/- with all the extras. The perfect home site with your own private pond at the edge of Pittsfield. $389,000.
PITTSFIELD - 1020 Oakhill Dr. - Premier excecutive home in exclusive location sitting on 4 acres +/-. Call office for more details!
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310 State St., Griggsville: 4 BR, 3 BA, 3,400 sq. ft., partial finished basement. Must see house. Call Kate Marable.
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#11 Bear Court, Pittsfield: 4 BR, 2 BA, 1,612 sq. ft., ranch style home near Lowry Park. Call Judy Douglas.
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22797 US Hwy. 54 Pittsfield: 1,950 SQ. FT., 3 BR, 2 BA, on 2.9 Acres. Call Judy Douglas.
19671 US Hwy. 54., Rockport: Income Potential or Family Home. 4,400 sq. ft. Queen Anne, built in 1844 on 4.5 acres. Call Kate Marable.
524 N. Orchard St., Pittsfield: 3 BR, 2 BA, 1,415 sq. ft., 1 car attached garage. Call Judy Douglas
$128,900
$99,000
Rural Pike County / Pittsfield School District: 2BR, 1BA home. 1,474 sq. ft. Call Charlene Anderson.
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36236 Co. Hwy. 2, Baylis: Completely remodeled country home on 1 acre. Call Charlene Anderson.
$68,000
230 South Illinois St., Pittsfield: 2 BR, 1 BA w/partial basement.1,380 sq. ft. Call Judy Douglas.
$65,900
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R.R. 1 Box 60, Nebo: 7 BR, multiple baths, 3,400 sq. ft. Currently being used as a hunting lodge. Call Scott Gatewood.
SOLD 220 Piper Lane, Pittsfield: 1400 sq. ft. 4 BR, 2 BA, det. garage. Broker owned. Call Judy Douglas.
804 N. Dutton St. Pittsfield: Updated home. Priced right! Call Elaine Hoaglin.
$27,900
SOLD 315 E. Clare St., Pittsfield: 3,408 sq. ft. 4-5 BR, 3 BA. Call Kate Marable.
$185,000
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303 N. Jackson St., Pittsfield: 4 BR, 3 BA, 3,707 sq. ft. Call Kate Marable.
$119,000
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110 E. Prairie St., Camp Point: 6 BR, 3 BA, 2,200 sq. ft w/partially fin. bsmt. Call Lloyd Phillips.
$179,000
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114 E. Franklin St., Griggsville: 4 BR, 3 BA, attached 2 car gar., full finished bsmt. Call Kate Marable.
$109,000
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610 Field St., Nebo: 3BR, 1.5BA, 4,400 sq. ft. metal building. 6 city lots. Call Elaine Hoaglin.
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PENDIN 504 N. Dutton St., Pittsfield: 3BR, 2BA, 1,440 Sq. Ft. Call Kate Marable
422 W. Perry St., Pittsfield: 3 BR, 1 BA, detached garage. 1,144 sq. ft. Call Kate Marable.
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Large Metal Building on 3 City Lots. Features a metal shed with 4,400 square footage, six garage doors with openers, an office are and work station; 200 amp. Floor is concrete. Call Elaine Hoaglin.
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Wednesday, April 25, 2018
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What is a silent stroke?
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Silent stroke may not exhibit any symptoms, making it more difficult to detect.
The brain is a complex organ responsible for controlling many different bodily functions. When working at optimal capacity, the brain is a wonder to behold. When illness or trauma affects the brain, various parts of the body may not work as they should. One of the more devastating things that can affect the brain is stroke. Stroke describes a sudden stoppage of blood from reaching the brain. Harvard Medical School states that if a large number of brain cells are starved of blood supply, they can die. With their demise, a person’s memory and ability to speak and move can be compromised. While many strokes come on suddenly, certain factors may indicate a person is at risk. Such factors may include prior heart attacks, genetics, high blood pressure, smoking, or a prior stroke. However, in a particular type of stroke — a “silent stroke” — symptoms are far more subtle and difficult to spot. Silent cerebral infarction, often referred to as “SCI” or “silent stroke,” is a brain injury likely caused by a blood clot interrupting blood flow to the brain, offers the American Stroke Association. Silent strokes increase risk for other strokes and can be a sign of progressive brain damage. A silent stroke is typically only noticed as a side component of an MRI of the brain. Many times patients do not recall having a stroke and never felt any symptoms. Silent strokes should not be mistaken for mini-strokes. Mini-stroke is a brief
but discrete and memorable event, with symptoms appearing for a few minutes or a few hours. According to a study on silent stroke titled “Functional and Cognitive Consequences of Silent Stroke Discovered Using Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging in an Elderly Population” and published in the Journal of American Geriatrics Society, silent strokes are quite common and can have serious consequences. Researchers have found that silent stroke is associated with impairments in tests of cognitive function rather than movement-oriented performance tests like rising from a chair. Almost 50 percent of studied silent strokes affected frontal circuit components of the brain, such as the frontal cortex, basal ganglia and thalamus. Lesions in these brain structures compromised executive functions and were related to vascular dementia. Another study showed associations between silent stroke and visual field deficits, weakness in walking on heels, history of memory loss, migraines, and lower scores in cognitive function tests. The “silent” part of a silent stroke also refers to the areas of the brain that the stroke affects. Experts at Harvard Medical School explain that, during a silent stroke, an interruption in blood flow destroys areas of cells in a part of the brain that is “silent,” meaning that it doesn’t control any vital functions. Researchers say that, over time, the damage from silent strokes can accumulate, leading to more and more problems with memory. Collectively, silent strokes become silent no longer. There are certain ways to reduce the risk of any type of stroke. These include: n managing high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels n quitting smoking n reducing the risk of diabetes and effectively treat the condition if it is present n losing weight to prevent obesity n exercising and avoid a sedentary lifestyle n taking a low-dose aspirin or a drug that prevents blood clots. Silent strokes largely go unrecognized but can lead to significant brain injury. Getting the facts can help men and women reduce their risk for silent stroke.
Help senior drivers maintain their independence As men and women age, various factors may affect their ability to drive. In addition to issues with memory, seniors may have failing eyesight and physical limitations, and their reaction time may slow down. In such instances, seniors’ ability to safely operate a motor vehicle may be questioned. Age alone is not a reliable measure of driving ability, but many of the issues that affect one’s ability to safely drive a vehicle tend to appear as men and women near their golden years. Losing the ability to safely operate an automobile can greatly reduce a person’s independence. That is why periodic driver evaluations may be met with some reluctance. Aging men and women who don’t want to avoid potential conflicts with concerned family members can take their own steps to ensure they maintain their ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. n Schedule a driving safety evaluation. When drivers’ abilities to operate a motor vehicle become suspect, a thorough evaluation should be scheduled. The evaluation should not be handled by a family physician or family member, but by an unbiased third party like a Certified Driving Rehabilitation Specialist. This is a therapist who has special certification to assist people with disabilities, including older adults, with driving. They can help individuals with adaptive equipment or techniques if driving issues stem from something that can be
addressed. n Figure out if the car “fits” the individual. A program called CarFit can help drivers assess if their car is suited to their abilities. A team of trained technicians and/or health professionals work with participants to ensure their vehicles are equipped for maximum safety and comfort. A properly adjusted vehicle is as important as one’s cognitive and physical abilities. Adjustments can include mirror placement, good foot positioning and sitting at the proper distance from the steering wheel. People can learn about an upcoming event at www.car-fit.org. n Take a driver improvement course. Driver improvement courses are provided by various organizations, including some insurance companies. AARP also has a Driver Safety Course to lower the risk of traffic violations, collisions and injuries. Completion of these courses can help drivers enhance their abilities behind the wheel and may result in lower premiums for mature drivers. n Keep the mind and body fit. Regular exercise and a healthy diet can be assets for mature drivers. Mental fitness techniques and brain exercises can improve reaction time, while aerobic and strength-training workouts can keep the body in shape. Driving is one of the key avenues to personal independence. Strengthening seniors’ driving abilities is a goal of many organizations.
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Every Tuesday and Thursday senior citizens are invited to the Senior Citizen Center in Pittsfield for exercise classes. The class are instructed, but include weights, steps, and instructional videos, as well.
Exercise preserves the body and brain By SHELBY STROEMER Pike Press As a body ages, the more attention it requires. Exercise can help keep the body “younger” longer. It can also help with keeping the brain sharp and actively functioning. A recent Swedish study that was conducted found physical activity to be the number one contributor to longevity. There are three common physical health benefits to physical exercise. Exercise can help with maintaining or losing weight. The slowly aging metabolism gets jumpstarted and helps build muscle mass. The impacts of illness and chronic diseases were immensely reduced by physical exercise. Digestive functioning improves, blood pressure and bone density get better and the risk of serious illnesses are lower. Mobility, flexibility, and balance are enhanced through doing exercise. There are also three common mental health benefits that fall hand in hand with exercise. Sleep improvement is vital for
overall health. Regular exercise regulates the body to fall asleep more quickly, sleep more deeply, and wake up with more energy. Mood and self-confidence boosting is received from an endorphin push from the brain from exercise. Less feelings of depression and anxiety are the like results. Exercise slows the progression of brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. Brain functions for multitasking and creativity are kept sharper. While being a senior and finding the right exercise program may be hard, there are options. An exercise circuit doesn’t have to be anything to extreme. Attending a senior citizen workout class will give the best idea on where to start and what is the best route to take. Exercise classes for seniors are held in Pittsfield at the Findley Place from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Classes are also held at the Senior Citizen Center from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Mandy Brummell, APRN-FNP Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner
Seeing patients in Pittsfield at Illini Community Hospital’s Consulting Physicians Clinic There is a special place in my heart for Gastroenterology and Hepatology, as many of my family members have been affected by related diseases. I believe that all patients deserve to be treated as I would treat my own family. That is why I am passionate about providing thorough patient education. This helps to ensure that all patients feel knowledgeable about their condition and are equipped with strategies to maintain a positive quality of life.
For appointments, call (217) 214-6230
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Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Pike Press
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Pittsfield, Illinois
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Beth Zumwalt/Pike Press Two baby seats, visible in the background, helped protect two occupants in this roll over accident.
Few injuries in one vehicle accident By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Emergency workers had quite a scare late Saturday afternoon after they received a call about a one-vehicle roll over north of Pittsfield with children involved. The accident occurred on County Highway 3 near 380th Street, and was reported at 5:19 p.m. The driver, Susan R. Evans, 59, of Pittsfield was driving a 2007 Jeep Commander southbound on County Highway #3 when she ran off of the road on the west side which caused her vehicle
to roll over. A passenger, Terry E. Evans, 67, of Pittsfield, was transported by Pike County EMS to Illini Community Hospital with moderate injuries. Two small children were also in the vehicle during the crash but escaped injuries because they were properly restrained in car seats. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department was assisted by the Pike County Ambulance Service and Pittsfield Fire Department. All occupants of the vehicle were wearing seat belts.
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. Richard K. Moore, 35, Walnut Hill, was arrested April 16 on a Pike County body attachment. He posted $300 and was released pending court appearance. Bruce J. Richards, 31, Barry, was arrested April 16 on three in-state felony warrants. He remains lodged in lieu of $8,000 bond. Richard O. Hack, 41, Hannibal, Mo., was arrested April 16 on a Pike County felony warrant with a bond of $750 and a felony in-state warrant with a bond of $1,000. He remains lodged. John A. Pope, 47, Pearl, was arrested April 18 on a felony Pike County warrant, a petition to relocate bail bond. He is lodged with no bond. Stephanie L. Tomlinson, 29, White Hall, was arrested April 18, on a felony in-state warrant alleging failure to appear at a pay or appear hearing and a failure to appear at a hearing to revoke felony probation. Bond on the first offense is $100 and bond on the second was
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Pleasant Hill Police and Pike County Sheriff’s Department have responded to at least 14 complaints of burglary from motor vehicles in Pleasant Hill since April 18. Unidentified person(s) are entering parked vehicles during the nighttime hours and
Deeds Three car accident results in multiple injuries By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press A three car accident on U.S. 54, three miles north of Pittsfield, sent three people to the hospital. The accident was reported Wednesday, April 18 just after 2:30. According to the Illinois State Police a 1999 Mazda 626 driven by Roger Daniels, 40, Manchester, struck the rear of a 2011 Jeep Patriot driven by Richard Teaney, 73, Pittsfield. The Teaney vehicle then struck the front of an oncoming 2014 Jeep Patriot driven by Jerry W. Orr, 54, of Pittsfield. The Daniels vehicle and the Teaney vehicle then traveled another 120 feet before leaving the roadway and going down an embankment.
Both Teaney and Orr were airlifted to St. John's in Springfield. Orr has since been released but as of Friday, Teaney was still hospitalized. Daniels was taken to Illini before being transferred to Blessing Hospital in Quincy. All drivers were said to have had minor to moderate injuries. Assisting at the scene were the Pike County Sheriff’s Department, the Pittsfield Police Department, Pike County Ambulance and the Pittsfield Fire Department. Daniels was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, improper lane usage, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and further charges are pending against Daniels pending investigation. Teaney was ticketed for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
Rash of burglaries strike Pleasant Hill
More than a dozen Pleasant Hill residents had the shock of discovering their vehicle had been ransacked and items taken last Wednesday morning. The Pleasant Hill Police Department is requesting information that will lead to the arrest of the suspect or suspect(s) responsible for several car burglaries which occurred late Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning. The incidents seemed to be in the area of Pleasant Hill referred to as “the hill.” The Pike County Sheriff’s Department and the Pleasant Hill Police Department responded to several reports of items being stolen out of unlocked vehicles. All incidents seemed to have taken place throughout the night of April 17-18. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department and the Pleasant Hill Police Department responded to the following: three vehicles at a residence in the 100 block of Marion Street, three vehicles at residences on North Main Street. one vehicle at a residence in the 200 block of W. North Street, one garage at a residence in the 200 block of W. North
Street, one vehicle at a residence in the 100 block of E. Silver Street, four vehicles at residences on Harman Street and one vehicle at a residence in the 800 block of Northridge Drive. The victims reported wallets, purses, cash, tools, baseball equipment, softball equipment, clothing, and other miscellaneous items stolen from their vehicles. Chief of Police Zack Orr said at the present time there are 14 reported burglaries. Chief Orr requests that residents check their vehicles for anything missing and if they are missing anything to report it to the Pike County Sheriff’s Department (217) 2855011 immediately. Chief Orr reminds people they can also call Pike County Crimestoppers (217) 2851500 with information. Additionally, Chief Orr said he is also offering a cash reward for any information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the suspect(s) involved. In the meantime, residents are reminded to keep valuables in a safe place and vehicles, out-buildings and homes locked.
Pleasant Hill officer makes arrest A Pleasant Hill police officer stopped a 2002 Mercury Sable just north of Pleasant Hill on Illinois 96 April 19. Upon stopping the vehicle, it was discovered, the
driver, Merejildo Ramos, 55, of Louisiana, Mo. was driving on a revoked drivers license. Merejildo was arrested and lodged in the Pike County Jail.
$1,000. She posted bond and was released pending court appearance. James D. Turner, 45, Springfield, was arrested April 19, on two misdemeanor Pike County warrants. The first warrant had a bond of $400 and the second had a bond of $150. He remains lodged. David C. Hecox, 21, Pittsfield, was arrested April 20 on a misdemeanor charge of domestic battery. He posted $500 and was released pending court appearance. Dustin A. Sanders, 26, Pittsfield, was arrested April 21 on a Pike County traffic warrant alleging failure to appear. He posted $300 and was released pending court appearance. Olivia A. Atkinson, 24, Pittsfield, was arrested April 22 on a Pike County felony warrant. She posted $300 and was released pending court appearance. ------Has your charge been amended, reduced or dropped or have you been found not guilty? Email ppnews@campbellpublications.net to be considered for a status update on your court proceeding. Please include name and case number.
Linda Haskins to Central State Bank of Pleasant Hill, Part of Lot 13, Sec. 16, Atlas Township; SE 1/4, 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 17, Atlas Township. David Schwend, Carol Schwend to Walter J. Kunz, Dianne P. Kunz, NW 1/4, 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 16, Fairmount Township. JPMorgan Chase Bank NA to Donald Urven, Sublot 1, Lot 1, Johnsons Addn., Griggsville; Outlot 15, Lot 15, Johnsons Addn., Griggsville. James D. Smith, Betsy E. Smith to Braden W. Damon, Janessa M. Damon, Part of the NE 1/4, Sec. 6, Ross Township. Braden W. Damon, Janessa M. Damon, Janessa M. Edward to Vicky L. Surratt, Part of Lot 1 and all of Lot 2, Block 10, Lots 1-2, Brant & Wells Addn., Pleasant Hill. Danny T. Moore to Nicholas W. Williams, Natalie A. Williams, SE 1/4, SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Sec. 27, Spring Creek Township. Kathleen A. Toelke to Robert D. Devries, Karla A. Devries, Robert D. DeVries, Karla A.
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taking items. If you know any information on this, or any other crimes taking place in Pike County, call Crime Stoppers at (217)2851500. All calls are anonymous and if your tip leads to an arrest, you will be eligible for up to a $1000 cash reward.
DeVries, N. 1/2 of Lots, Block 26, Lots 1-2, Tuckers 1st Addn. Roy L. Sydney to Robert C. Oitker, Block 1, Lot 8, Pittsfield; S. 1/4, Block 1, Lot 1, Pittsfield. Victor L. Hausmann, Pamela Sue Hausmann to Kelsey L. McKinnon, Block 7, Lot 4, Brant & Wells Addn., Pleasant Hill; Part of Outlot, Lot 2, Brant & Wells Addn., Pleasant Hill. Central Stone Company to Richard Bonebrake, Sec. 22, Barry Township; Sec. 23, Barry Township; Pt. N. 1/2, S. 1/2, Sec. 22, Barry Township. Darren Goodhart Administrator, Harold Edward Goodhart estate to Donald E. Morton Jr., Jennifer M. Morton, Part of the NE 1/4, Sec. 28, Atlas Township; Part of the SE 1/4, Sec. 21, Atlas Township. Derek J. Ross, Jennifer M. Ross to Larry W. Waters, Debra G. Waters, Ashley Waters, Block 5, Lots 5-6, Browns 2nd Addn., Barry. Levi L. Ladner, Sheila A. McKinnon to Lyndle Labby, Part of the SE 1/4, Sec. 5, Montezuma Township.
Traffic Speeding:($120 unless noted) Noah Fencik, 3/29/91, Baylis, $175. Misdemeanor traffic: Aaron G. Smith, 5/2/00, Nebo, improper lane usage; $120, three months supervision. Jessica Syrcle, 4/19/92, Pittsfield, operate uninsured motor vehicle, $442.
Marriages Bradley Milton Rumple of Pittsfield, Ill. to Kelsey Nicole Robinson of Pittsfield, Ill. Donald Eugene McGowan Jr. of Plymouth, Ill. to Phoebe Ann Grimsley of New Canton, Ill.
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Terry Don Eisenburg vs. Peggy Sue Doil, 4-10-18.
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Western High School students in Mike Pruden’s math class work to arrange their canned goods so that they would block the door of their classroom. The original plan was to use the cans and actually block the door, but it was feared the cans would fall over, so the students made a template of the door, using books as the door frame. Left to right, clockwise, Payton Meshing, Reed McTucker, Andrew Conle, Ethan Rucker, Skylar Burnett. Also helping was Luke Rucker and Emory Rucker. Students in classrooms that were “totally blocked” got a free time pass for the gym for their time period in that class.
Board trustees heard a report from Diane Vose, JWCC manager of regional centers, at their April meeting. Vose gave a special report on the college’s Southeast Education Center (SEC) north of Pittsfield. More students are attending SEC that opened two miles north of Pittsfield in August of 2017. This spring 78 students are enrolled in 395 credit hours at the SEC compared to last spring when 58 students took 297 credit hours at the previous location on West Washington Street in Pittsfield. John Wood facilities offer residents of their respective regions the opportunity to complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree using a combination of classroom, open learning and online courses. The centers also provide business and industry training, college classes for high school students, on-site registration, academic advising, FAFSA filing, tuition bill payment for JWCC students, college placement testing for JWCC and other universities, career services, GED classes and personal enrichment classes. Additionally, JWCC hosts Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
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(RSVP) offices in each center to coordinate volunteer services for Brown and Pike counties. The SEC additionally offers Certified Nursing Assistant and Truck Driver training. “The value of our regional centers cannot be overstated,” Vose said. “Our centers provide greater access to affordable education and support services right in residents’ backyards. Communities within the John Wood district have distinct needs for education and training and we work hard to tie those needs to our programs and services.” The board also held its annual reorganizational meeting and election of officers. Trustees voted to elect Larry Fischer of Quincy as chair; Diane Ary of Quincy as vice chair and Jerry Hagmeier of Quincy as secretary. Trustees also voted to have Jim Gay of Rockport, Fischer and Ary to serve as the board’s executive committee. As chair, Fischer appointed trustees to the following board committees: Finance and Audit: Andy Sprague of Kinderhook and Bob Rhea of Camp Point; Curriculum: Hagmeier and Don Hess of Quincy. Fischer appointed Hagmeier as the board’s representative to the Illinois Community College Trustees (ICCTA) Association.
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Canned-out at Western By SHELBY STROEMER Pike Press The Western school board was informed at the April 18 meeting that the Western National Honor Society scheduled a food drive for the high school. The main objective was to get more people to participate. NHS decided to give the food drive a different spin and call it a “can out.” A can out means that any teacher whose door is filled with cans is “canned out.” Students were encouraged to put their donated canned goods by any teacher’s door they wanted to support. If a teacher’s door is filled with cans, the high school students do not have to go to for the day. Instead of going to the class, the students are to go to the gym for a fun hour. Kent Hawley, Western Junior High principal, remarked that he “stole” the can out idea and applied it to the junior high school in Kinderhook, as well. The event took place April 20 and between 3,000 and 4,000 canned goods were donated from Barry campuses. At the junior high school in Kinderhook results were kept for each class. Sixth graders brought in 513 cans. Eighth graders brought in 358 cans. Seventh graders brought in 339 cans. In other business, the board learned Alicia Smith, librarian of Western Elementary, received a library grant for $2500. Staff appreciation week is the first week of May. The staff will be treated to a lunch. The May school board meeting was moved to May 14 due to other activities throughout the schools that would cause conflict. The high school gym floor was the subject of questions by the board. Stocker Flooring
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The Lions Club donated $500 at it’s April 19 meeting to Pike County Special Olympics. President Michelle Gates, presented the donation to Susan Anderson of Pleasant Hill. Anderson has been involved with Pike County Special Olympics for more than 40 years. Shelby Stroemer/Pike Press
With his class “canned out” April 20 at Western High School, Carson Dell, right, plays basketball with classmates. High school teachers whose classes were replaced with a “fun hour” were Nancy Smith, Michael Pruden, Steve Schultz, Matt Etzler and Glenn Kummerow.
was the bid approved to redo the floors at both Western school campuses. An offer was given to the school to take the floor in the high school down to wood and stain the lines. It was explained that doing this helps keep the lines on the floor longer. This procedure has not been done since Barry and West Pike schools consolidated into Western. The board approved. Ashley’s Dance Company has made an agreement with the Western school to hold its dance recital in the high school gym. The first Saturday and Sunday in May the recital will be held. The board tabled the discussion/approval of Farmers State Bank of Liberty loan until the May 14 meeting. The board also tabled the discussion/approval of waterline to high school softball field pending additional bids. Closed session started at 6:39 p.m. and came back out
at 8:15 p.m. The board approved the personnel addendum after coming out of closed session. Zachary Timler was approved as junior high science teacher, junior high girls’ basketball coach, and junior high boys assistant basketball coach, effective May 25. Susan Stout was approved as summer school teacher. Brandi Pennock was approved as summer school teacher leader. Krissi Banks, Taylor Baker, Penny Moyer and Susan Swartz were approved as summer paint crew. Jeffrey Peters was approved as summer maintenance and technology. Heather Lair was approved as a special education teacher effective 2018-2019 school year. Misti McCallister was approved as junior high science teacher effective 20182019. The meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m. Ayca Raif was absent.
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Lions Club members Marcia DeHart, left, and Michelle Gates passed out diabetes risk strips and sugar-free candy during grand opening week of Pittsfield Ace Hardware. Also working were Lexi Ebbing and Sharon Springer. Funds were raised for the Lions Diabetes Awareness Campaign.
JWCC’s Job Link helps students, employers John Wood Community College’s Career Services Center centralizes resources for students and community members searching for employment. One of its most popular resources is Job Link, a virtual connector between students and community members searching for work and employers looking for individuals seeking to improve their skill set at JWCC. In the last two years, the service has experienced a 75 percent increase in users. In 2016, 350 employers and 500 job seekers used Job Link. Today, 682 employers and 810 job seekers use the career search tool. Students or community members who sign up for Job Link can list the categories or positions of interest to them while employers can post openings at jwcc.edu/job-link. As positions match individuals’ interests, a job notification is automatically emailed when posted by an employer. On an average day, more than 107 positions are listed with JWCC’s Job Link. Employers often post openings that can be linked to the programs offered at the college to target students currently pursuing certificates or degrees in
specific areas. Many businesses are looking for electricians, computer-aided designers, logistics technicians, accountants, machinists, nurses or sales representatives. Major area employers who most actively use Job Link include Blessing Health System, Dot Foods, Niemann Foods, Gates Air and Chaddock, among others. “Job Link is just one more service we are pleased to offer to help regional employers find qualified employees with the skills to grow their business,” Dick Tabb, JWCC career services center administrative specialist, said. “For our students, it offers a direct connection to openings in their academic major or technical program. Jobs literally appear in their email inbox.” The center offers complimentary job search, mock interview and résumé review services for students and community members. JWCC Career Services professionals also provide assistance at the College’s Mt. Sterling and Southeast Education Center near Pittsfield on a monthly basis. More information on JWCC’s Job Link is available from Tabb at dtabb@jwcc.edu or 217.641.4974.
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Lions also offered a bounce house as entertainment at Ace Hardware. Ten Lions and six Leos volunteered. Manning the bounce house early on were Katie Graham and Soren Pine.
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