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Largest turnout in Pike since 2004 goes GOP BY BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Although Donnie Apps, Pike County Clerk, was unsure of the numbers, he estimated Tuesday’s voter turnout to be largest since he has been county clerk. “I don’t have previous year’s numbers in front of me,” Apps said Tuesday night. “But based on the number of early voters in this office, I’d say this election was bigger than 2004. Apps said in 2004, approximately 1,100 peo-

ple early voted and this year there were more than 1,400. Vote totals for the county show 7,601 people out of 11,909 registered voters voted in the 2016 election in Pike County for 63.83 percent. The county voted Republican up and down the ballot except for Debbie Dugan, the unopposed Democratic incumbent candidate for circuit clerk. She received 6,146 votes. In the presidential race,

Trump/Pence garnered 5,749 votes compared to Clinton/Kaine’s 1,412. Zachary Boren defeated newcomer Tyler Whitaker 5,079-2,206. Boren said he was honored to be re-elected to his first full-term. He has been filling out the unexpired term of state’s attorney since 2014. “I look forward to serving the people of Pike County,” Boren said. For county board, only five Republicans ran for five seats.

Candidates in order of votes received were: Bryce Gleckler, 5,465; Andy Borrowman, 5,441; Amy Gates, 4,707; Patrice Mills, 4,215 and Derek Ross, 4,021. In Milton the voters approved the sale of alcohol in the village by a 79-28 margin. The county also voted to approve a constitutional amendment protecting transportation funds 4,8931,473. The final numbers were posted at 9 p.m.

Saukee gridiron award winners. See page C1

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Veterans Day celebrations Pike County celebrates veterans day from river to river, top to bottom. Some of the celebrations scheduled include: Pikeland Community School, Thursday, Nov. 10 at 9 a.m. Program should conclude between 10:30 and 10:45. Performances will feature 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students, the Pikeland Community School Band, selected poems from 8th grade English students, and featured speakers representing all branches of the armed forces. All veterans are invited to attend. Pikeland will not have school Friday, Nov. 11. Barry American Legion The Barry American Legion will hold a service Friday morning at 10:30 at the Barry Baptist Church and again at 1 p.m. at Barry Community Care. At 2:25, the group will be at Western High School for an assembly with the student body. All veterans are included. School is in session Friday Nov. 11 at Western. The traditional Veterans Day Potluck will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Legion Building. Ham, coffee and tea will be furnished. Please bring your own table service and a covered dish. This for Legion and Auxiliary and invited guests.

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Griggsville-Perry The Griggsville-Perry Middle School at Perry will host all veterans Thursday, at 9 a.m. There is no school Friday, Nov. 11 in Griggsville-Perry.

Griggsville-Perry student Ty Lennerts clicks the name of the candidate he thinks is the best choice for president. The students at G-P elementary school used the site “NewsELA” to vote for their favorite candidate. They were given unbiased education on everyone who would appear on the ballot, then were given the chance to submit a digital vote. According to the website, a majority of students all over America had voted for Hillary Clinton.

Pittsfield The Pittsfield American Legion will put the flags around the courthouse at 8 a.m. Friday Nov. 11 and remove them Saturday, Nov. 12 (See, CELEBRATIONS, A2)

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City expects EPA and AG to address Higbee situation

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Sports . . . . . . . . . . C1 In November 2015, the Illinois Obituariesinthis Environmental Protection Agency issue: Board, Ghrist, reached out to the Illinois Attorney Johnson, O’Malley, General’s office in an attempt to put Rhodes, Schien, Smith. pressure on the owners of the former Higbee School in Pittsfield to remedy its status. The former high and grade school had fallen into disrepair and a Pike Press partial demolition had been ongoing © 2016 All rights reserved. This for years. material may not be published, The matter was discussed at the broadcast, rewritten Nov. 1 Pittsfield City Council meeting. or redistributed. John Hayden, mayor, briefed the council on the update. “Then in December of last year, we, along with the EPA, met with Donnie Sapp and Charlie Dolbeare and thought Society . . . . . . . . . . B3

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Pleasant Hill The Pleasant Hill High School will host a lunch and an assembly for all veterans Thursday, Nov. 10 at 11;30 a.m. for the lunch and the assembly will immediately follow. Veterans and their guest are asked to call the school so that the right amount of food will be prepared. 217-734-2311. Pleasant Hill will not have school Friday, Nov. 11.

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we had a plan,” Hayden said. “Bill McCartney, the city’s economic development director, worked with Dolbeare and Sapp to prepare a written plan and a notice to show progress.” Apparently the EPA is not pleased with the progress made because Oct. 31, the day before the council meeting, they notified the city they have reached out to the attorney general’s office for legal enforcement. “I don’t know what they plan to do,” Hayden said. “But the gentleman told me the last case that got this far involved a pick-up truckload of stuff and the owner was fined $13,000.” The council also accepted bids on the timber at the Industrial Park. “We were pleasantly surprised,” (See, HIGBEE A3)

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Girls Night Out a big success Girls Night Out around the square in Pittsfield last Thursday was well attended as most businesses that were open saw lots of foot traffic. The crowd in The Fix was constant throughout the evening. Penny Reel, left writes a check for her purchases while her friends Kim Flesner, obscured, and Teija Smithers also check out the bargains. On the left, Danielle Lemons and Michelle Leonard help the ladies with their selections. Justin A. Cobb/Pike Press

Flying

the Saukee banner high

Eli Ten Eyck flew the Saukee cross country team banner high Friday morning atop the fire truck as he departed for the Class 1A state competition held the next day at Detweiller Park in Peoria. Atop the truck with Eli is his coach, Adam Singler. Eli qualified for state as an individual with a fifth-place finish in 16:05 at the Elmwood sectional meet Oct. 29. The team as a whole qualified for the sectional by placing seventh in the Liberty regional Oct. 22, where Eli placed second with a time of 16:07. Eli finished 11th at state with a time of 15:21. As a top-25 finisher, Eli was awarded an individual medallion at the award ceremony following the race. For full coverage, please turn to page C1.

Greenpond has Veterans Memorial By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press A set of crosses has served as the cemetery’s recognition of the veterans buried at Greenpond Cemetery, between Milton and Pearl, just off Rt. 100; recently, the board decided to build a new, more fitting tribute to the dozens of veterans buried at the country cemetery that surrounds the church. “We started looking around,” Judy Schlieper, a member of the board, said. “We visited a lot of veterans memorials. We went to

Jacksonville and all over trying to decide what we wanted.” Once the group decided on the style, they solicited bids for the memorial and John Pope of Pearl gave them the best deal. “He also does all of our repair work on the tombstones for us,” Schlieper said. “He had the best price.” The monument is at least eight feet tall and is surrounded by sidewalks leading up to the concrete pad holding the monument and two benches. (See, MEMORIAL, A2)

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Celebrations Smith says favorite place to shoot pictures is Pike County By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press James T. Smith of Pittsfield has taken pictures all over the United States and beyond but when asked where is his favorite place to shoot pictures, he is quick to answer “Pike County.” Smith, a Pleasant Hill native who started photography at an early age, has grown from a child taking pictures as a hobby to a teenager who shot weddings and portraits, and has moved on to having his own studio and now teaches photography to individuals from all over the world. “I have ‘Hit The Lodge’ each year in the early summer,” Smith said. “It’s at Heartland Lodge and we have photographers from all over the world come – the United Kingdom, Iceland, the Bahamas and several states. At ‘Hit the Lodge’, there are usually around 60 people who all fall in love with Pike County once they get here. They love the bluffs and the woodlands, the fields, the old barns and the courthouse.” In addition to his annual “Hit the Lodge,’ Smith said he advises photographers on camera operation, posing, lighting, the technical side of the photography business and other matters. Smith said he usually supplies models for the shoots and the group works on a variety of genres of photography including portrait, glamor, fashion, fine art, avant-garde and others. “Photography may be different things to different people,” Smith said. “To some it may be the model in pictures and that makes it a portrait, but sometimes it’s artistic or it may not be about the model, but the scenery.” Smith said he used to travel to different locations and teach his classes or do his consultanting work but lately he has been having his clients come to Pike County. “They love it and I don’t have to travel so it saves me money,” he said. “Plus when they are here, they stay in the motels, eat at the restaurants and shop. I have people drive in from Indianapolis and Chicago and even had a guy come from southern Alabama last year. I am assuming they bought gas here and other supplies.” Smith’s beginning into the photography business started out with him not being a photographer, but a salesman. “When I was eight years old, they had this thing where you could sell greeting cards and get points for how ever many you sold,” Smith said. “Prizes ranged from a little radio to sports equipment to cameras. I got my first camera, a Kodak 110 Instamatic.” Smith said he started looking at pictures in books in the school library and became fascinated with nature photography. “I used my 110 to shoot a redwinged blackbird out of my bedroom window,” Smith said. “The bird was just a speck in the picture. I knew right

(Continued from A1) at the same time. Help on both days is needed. The Legion will host its annual Early Bird supper Saturday, Nov. 12 at 6:30. Veterans who pay their dues on or before that date, eat free. All eligible veterans are invited to join Post 152. The Nancy Ross Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is hosting a veterans salute for all veterans Nov. 12 at the Pittsfield American Legion from 2-4 p.m. The main speaker will be General Wayne C. Temple, U.S. Army. General Temple

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James T. Smith, back left, works with an instructing photographer Todd Heilman of St. Louis, Mo., in posing a model. The model is Meonie Flockhart of Moline. Smith does consulting and instruction work, working with photographers from around the world. Many times his Studio 61 sessions are held in Pike County and each spring/early summer, he conducts a workshop at Heartland Lodge, called "Hit the Lodge.”

then I needed to get closer.” By the time Smith turned 13-14 he was looking at fashion magazines and dreaming of the big city – New York or Los Angeles. “I thought fashion was where I wanted to go,” he said. “But then Florence Guthrie got me into portrait and wedding photography where I could actually make money taking pictures and I did that.” Smith said Guthrie influenced him a lot, but, his science teacher, Lester Burrus, was also influential. “He taught me the chemistry side,” Smith said. ‘Back in the days of film, there was a chemistry side. You had to develop your film.” After graduating from Pleasant Hill High School, Smith attended Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and received an associates degree in applied science and art from the photography production technology program. ‘I stayed on an extra year and got experience by working in their lab,” Smith said. “I came back to Pleasant Hill and got a job working in the maintenance department for the Village of Pleasant Hill and took pictures on the side. I loved it, working for the village, but I had to make a decision on whether I wanted to be a full-time photographer or not.” Smith made the decision and opened a studio in Pittsfield. “Things were going pretty good, then my daughter got bone cancer,” he said. “My wife worked full-time so I was the one who took her to St. Louis for her doctor appointments or when she would get sick. I ended up having to cancel a lot of appointments and finally had to close down my studio.” But then, according to Smith, technology saved his career. “The Internet happened,” he said. “I had a computer and dial-up Internet. I

could stay connected even when I was at the hospital with Jerica.” Smith said he started teaching and built up an on-line presence and with the industry still new, had a chance to become part of a national group. “There were only about 300-400 people involved at that time,” Smith said. “I built up a reputation as a teacher and a consultant.” By then, according to Smith, digital photography was the rage and technology and computer knowledge was going hand-in-hand with advances in the photography business. “I started going places to teach, advise and consult,” Smith said. “I’ve ben to New England, Florida, Chicago, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Phoenix.” Smith said that after Pike County’s lush greenness along with the hills and valleys, the deserts of Las Vegas is his second favorite spot to shoot photos. “It’s so opposite of Pike County,” he said. “The desolation, the uniqueness, the bare land and then the mountains in the background. I love the southwestern flavor.” Smith said he tries to instill a bit of Americana into each of his photo shoots. “I call one of my sessions ‘Studio 61’ because that was my Wolves football number in high school,” he said. “I try to use creativity in every shot. Portrait photography can get very boring, very cookie cutter. Sometimes we do a lot of different things to make it different.” Smith said he has always operated a positive business but people who don’t understand his business sometimes put a negative spin on his projects. “There is nothing negative, scandalous, illegal or immoral about what we do,” he said. “I bring a lot of people to Pike County.”

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served during WWII as a junior officer on General Eisenhower’s staff. He was a member of the Army Specialized Training Division. General Temple was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. The 144th Army Band, Illinois Army National Guard, stationed at Camp Lincoln in Springfield, will present a concert to salute the veterans.

All state and federal government offices will be closed Nov. 11. Local municipalities are mixed with some being open and others being closed.

Memorial

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The new veterans monument at Greenpond Cemetery is a fitting tribute to the men and women buried at the cemetery who served in the various branches of the military. The black stone was installed last May, just in time for Memorial Day.

(Continued from A1) The church also added a new flag pole and flag. “Mike Niebur told me quite a while ago we needed a bigger flag,” Jim Ottwell said. “I got to looking at it and thought he was right.” The flag flies 50-feet in the air and is an 8’ X 12’.

“The flag pole has a an internal mechanism for raising and lowering,” Ottwell said. “We are still working on a lighting system.” There is no electricity in the area and solar lights are not powerful enough to reach the 50-feet required.

Pittsfiled High School first quarter honor roll HIGH HONOR ROLL – 4.5 or better GPA in all academic subjects – No D’s SENIORS: Austin Ator, Lauren Bauer, Katie Bland, Allison Butler, Dylan Butler, Carlee Collins, Marcus Couch, Rachel Cramsey, Bella Curless, Caylin Dean, Sierra DeJaynes, Juliana Fray, Brittany Greenwood, Shania Grummel, Maddy Gwartney, Hannah Hayden, Kaitlyn Herald, J.D. Hoover, Thomas Hull, Macey James, Breanna Manker, Caitlyn McIntire, Kennedy Merryman, Amber Miller, Allison Moffit, Jacob Ottwell, Madison Palmer, Courtney Phelps, Nick Reel, Molly Rush, Dakota Smith, Kendra Sydney, Julia Turnbaugh, Kayla Vortman, Caitlyn Welch, Karry Zhu JUNIORS: Payton Baker, Kerri Ballinger, Kyler Bohrn, Jacob Bradshaw, Wesley Bradshaw, Joel Cook, Alex Crowder, Nic Daniel, Alexis Ellis, Joey Feenstra, Mackenzie Garrett, Blake Greger, Layne Gregory, Jacob Gresham, Lauren Hawley, Shelly Hill, Reagan Hoskin, Isabella Jarvis, Rileigh KerchowskiCox, Jed Leppert, Emma Mann, Derek Neupauer, Brett Paben, Allison Plattner, Faith Ralston, Kelly Rhodes, Dylan Robinson, Kristen Sibley, Claire Smith, Hannah Snow, Josiah Syrcle, Eli Ten Eyck, Ariana White, Ashlynn Zumwalt, Madison Zumwalt SOPHOMORES: Isaac Amann, Taylor Anstedt, Tim Brehm, Ashley Brown, Cody Collins, Adelyn Cox, Anna Curless, Elliott Fox, Shantah Gratton, Autumn Grummel, Chandler Hayden, Jack Heafner, Seth Hill, Olivia Hobbs, Nathan Hoover, Colin James, McKinley Jennings, Freedom Long, Maggie Marable, Ricky Musgrove, Bailey Ottwell, Lee Ransom, Faith

Reveal, Alayna Scranton, John Scranton, Isaac Shaw, Kameron Smithers, Jonathan Thomas, Wyatt Watkins, Iva Welbourne, Gretchen Wessel, Madyson Wood FRESHMAN: Cherise Anderson, Mackenzie Baldwin-Ellis, Rebekah Barton, Macee Borrowman, Cody Bradshaw, Cora Calvey, Jace Collver, Quinn Corgiat, Abigail Cox, Austin Edwards, Madison Freelove, Noah Gay, Breanna Gratton, Hayden Gresham, Faith Grummel, William Guthrie, Kurtis Johnson, Garren Lear, Ben Leppert, Avery Lewis, Bella McCartney, Kayla Merryman, Justyn Miller, Gabrielle Moore, Madison Moore, Nick Niebur, Finley Petty, Josie Place, Evie Pope, Emily Pursley, Sadie Ruble, Lauren Saxe, Trinity Showalter, Mayci Smith, Michelle Taylor, Elaina Ten Eyck, Griffin VanWinkle, Drew Welbourne, Destiny Welch, Kara Williams HONOR ROLL – 4.0 – 4.5 in all academic subjects – No D’s SENIORS: Lindsey Bonnett, Taylor Carter, Eli Grammer, Neely Jones, Ashlie Kindhart, Dalton Kissinger, Austin Motley, Korbyn Personett, Lindsey Ruble, Jacob Seal, Isaac Smithers JUNIORS: Ciera Anderson, Noah Boren, Noah Gerard, Cody Guthrie, James Gwartney, Kaylee Harrison, Robert Hutton, Blake Johnson, Bailey King, Libby Lemons, Kyla McDonald, Jacob McIntire, Noah Mendenhall, Jonathon Moore, Nathan Oest, Alexa Robertson-Wise, Kaylee Smith SOPHOMORES: Sydney Bauer, Noah Booth, Allison Brown, Charles Cooley, Gabrielle Davis, Annabella

Dorrity, Bethany Gregson, Michael Grisham, Lindsey Ham, Will Heavner, Max Howard, Nick McConnell, Collin Meleski, Alyssa Mooney, Morgan Puterbaugh, Skyler Reel, Aaron Smith, Heaven Utterback, Daniel Zenner FRESHMEN: Shelly Daniels, Blaine Dell, Samantha Johnson, Josie Marable, Cade McKinnon, Gage Miller, Noah Petty, Cooper Priest, Kayla Proffitt, Jack Sibley, Racheal Swartz, Cody Walston, PERFECT ATTENDANCE – 1ST Quarter SENIORS: Austin Ator, Allison Butler, Bella Curless, Keith Davis, Chase Howland, Thomas Hull, Hayden Kissinger, Caitlyn McIntire, Kennedy Merryman, Molly Rush, Dakota Smith, Isaac Smithers, Kendra Sydney, Karry Zhu JUNIORS: Jacob Bradshaw, Wesley Bradshaw, Abigayle Crawford, Autumn Davidson, Cody Guthrie, Kaylee Harrison, Abigail Heavner, Isabella Jarvis, Rileigh Kerchowski-Cox, Carmen Long, Dustin Lynch, Kyla McDonald, Wyatt Nash, Alex Reel, Bryce Schumacher, Kristen Sibley, Kaylee Smith, Eli Ten Eyck, Ariana White SOPHOMORES: Patrick Caillier, Cody Collins, Adelyn Cox, Gabrielle Fish, Michael Grisham, Brady Gwartney, Chandler Hayden, Will Heavner, Seth Hill, Olivia Hobbs, Nathan Hoover, Freedom Long, Stephanie McCabe-Moore, Collin Meleski, Riley Parsons, Lee Ransom, Brady Renoud, Aaron Smith, Kameron Smithers, Samanda South, Austin Taylor, Kyle Watkins, Iva Welbourne, Gretchen

Wessel FRESHMEN: Cherise Anderson, Macee Borrowman, Cody Bradshaw, Daniel Clostermery, Jace Collver Quinn Corgiat, Gentry Daniels, Shelly Daniels, Blaine Dell, Austin Edwards, Madison Freelove, Noah Gay, Breanna Gratton, Hayden Gresham, William Guthrie, Jaydon Heavner, Mark Hittner, Wade Howland, Kurtis Johnson, Garren Lear, Avery Lewis, Gabriel Long, Josie Marable, Kayla Merryman, Bailey Mowen, Evie Pope, Emily Pursley, Lauren Saxe, Javin Schmidt, Trinity Showalter, Alex Throne, Drew Welbourne

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Greenpond Cemetery has erected a monument to honor the veterans buried in the church’s cemetery. The monument was finished in time for the Memorial Day service last May and has special meaning this week as the nation celebrates Veterans Day. Board members on hand last week to explain about the memorial were, left to right, Jim Ottwell, Judy Schlieper, Frank Heavner, Julia Hatcher and Anna Peck. Other board members are Phil Graham, Howard Thurmon, Nancy Capps and the late Donna Kearns.

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Higbee (Continued from A1) Hayden said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The first bid was $20,340, the second was $20,203 and the third bid was $27,500.â&#x20AC;? The high bid was submitted by Spring Creek Hardwoods and was accepted by the council on a 6-0 vote with Robert Ritchart abstaining. When asked why he abstained he explained he had a conflict of interest in that his wifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s insurance firm represents Spring Creek Hardwoods. Alderman Kevin Ketchum was absent from the meeting. The city council has pledged $10,000 of the money from the sale of the timber to John Wood Community College for their new location in Pittsfield. The council also addressed but tabled closing of the lake, citing the mild weather forecast. Traditionally, the lake stays open through the first deer season and city workers have the OK to drain the pipes if the forecast should

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Chamber, BBA

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Elegance

Pike County Chamber of Commerce and Barry Business Association celebrated the opening of Era of Elegance on Mortimer, a banquet hall and lounge in Barry with a ribbon cutting ceremony Nov. 1. Celebrating the new addition to downtown Barry were, from left, Jeff Hogge, Barry city administrator; Jan Gates, BBA representative; Debbie Harshman, BBA representative and city alderman; Terri Robbins and Terrell Stearns, owners; Kaye Iftner, Chamber executive director; Heather Robbins, Terriâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter; Patrick Conley, BBA representative; and Emery Rucker, 2016 Miss Barry Apple Festival.

Wintjen wins Youth Development award

Barry looks to crack down on code violations By MICHAEL BOREN Pike Press At the Barry City Council meeting Monday night, City Administrator Jeff Hogge announced that there will be â&#x20AC;&#x153;a major push to get code violations taken care of.â&#x20AC;? Reporting on the recent meeting of the Police Committee, Hogge said that tickets would be issued by Jan. 3, 2017 for any code violations that have not been acted upon. Continuing his report of the actions of the Police Committee, Hogge said there was a discussion of establishing snow removal routes in the city, and also of the problem of stray cats. Hogge said that the â&#x20AC;&#x153;trap, neuter and release programâ&#x20AC;? was available through the Pike County

Animal Warden, but that it was not recommended that city funds be used for this purpose. He also stated that the city is requesting a grant to help deal with abandoned properties. Roger Fesler was present to request a zoning variance to place a temporary canvas hoop building at the corner of Brown and Main streets on a road that is not technically open. It was approved with no objections from the council. There was more discussion of the alley in Greeneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s subdivision that is used by Floyd Hayes in his scrapping business. It was decided to have the alley surveyed and staked so that the situation would be more clear to all parties concerned. The council voted, as in

years past, to pay the municipal insurance in two installments of $33,700 instead of one payment of $67,407. Alderman Terry Beard cast the only No vote on that proposal. The council agreed to pay the amount of $3,950, based on population for the Pike County Animal Control officer to patrol the city. In voting for it, Alderman Steve Schultz stated â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to do it at that price.â&#x20AC;? Director of Public Works Melvin Gilbert reported that the sand filters for the sewer system are now finished and in operation, and that two new snow plow blades have been purchased for the winter. The council voted to pay for the sand filter repair from the sewer main replacement fund, with some dis-

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abruptly change. The city also voted to give an easement to JBS United for the scales that sit north of the building on a city street. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have been that way for years with no problems,â&#x20AC;? Hayden said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They just want something in writing because the business is about to be sold and the new owners want a guarantee we wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make them move it.â&#x20AC;? The council agreed. A variance was also granted to Brian and Angela Ruebush for a garage on their property that does not meet the setback requirements. The garage will be only five feet from their home instead of the required 10. The council approved the variance, saying the limited set back infringed on no neighbors, only the Ruebushs. Bill Schiewe voted No on the matter saying the ordinance was put in place for a reason and a big building like that was not meant for a residential lot. The building will be 24 X 36.

cussion about raising sewer rates for a year to replenish that fund; but no action will be taken on sewer rates until next month. Brenda Middendorf of the Pike County Economic Development Corporation spoke to the council about the upcoming tire collection. She said it is under the control of the Illinois E.P.A., and they have not yet set a date for it, but she hoped it would be within two or three weeks. Deputy Matt Frazier reported two traffic and one warrant arrest in Barry during the past month, and â&#x20AC;&#x153;nothing major during Halloween.â&#x20AC;? Mary Woods of the library board gave a brief report, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:07 p.m.

Â Stone Wintjen, of Griggsville and a student at Pikeland Community School was recently named Pike County winner of the 2016 4-H Bright Futures Award. The announcement was made last week by Green LeafÂŽ, Incorporated, a Fontanet, Ind.manufacturer of agricultural products, Rural Lifestyle Retailer Tractor Supply Company and 4-H Youth Development. Wintjen is a member of the Independence Hustlers 4-H Club and was selected for the award for project work and exhibits of three swine at the 2016 Pike County Fair. His honesty, integrity and willingness to help others was cited. He received a $25 Visa gift card and plaque as the Bright Futures award winner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our 2014 pilot award program throughout Indiana was extremely successful,â&#x20AC;?

Kara Cress, Green Leaf public relations and marketing, said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are thrilled to expand the 2016 program to include Ohio and Illinois and a total of nearly 300 counties. As a business serving the agricultural industry, this program is a positive way for Green Leaf to give back to a community and encourage and recognize 4-H youth involved in agriculture.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tractor Supply knows, understands and is dedicated to individuals who love and work in agriculture,â&#x20AC;? Jessica Holmes, marketing manager of Tractor Supply Company. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our values revolve around high ethics, respect, winning attitudes, teamwork, initiative and accountability. These values align directly with both Green Leaf and 4-H. We are pleased to help sponsor an award that will now honor even more 4-H agriculture youth.â&#x20AC;?

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Wednesday, November 9, 2016, Pittsfield, Illinois

Is it over?! did we make it through?? Our View ELECTIONS AND VETERANS

There is a connection

Election Day is past. Veterans Day is coming up Friday. It’s hard not to feel the connection. It was a rough election season and the roller coaster ride may not yet be over. But even the harshest, most divisive campaign interlude cannot compare to the horrors of armed combat. The veterans we will be honoring this week endured harrowing conditions, witnessed unspeakable tragedy, sacrificed the comforts of home and family, sometimes gave the greatest sacrifice…in part, so that their country could continue to have elections. The way we “do government” in the United States of America can be messy. It can be frustrating. But after all these years, it’s still rolling along. People are still exercising choices and their votes still count. Thank a veteran for that. Compared to the vast majority of countries in the world, the United States has a lot going for it. We have abundance and freedoms that can scarcely be dreamed of under harsh and brutal dictatorships. But lest we become complacent, we should continue to take note of our elections and the underpinnings of sentiment they express. A country doesn’t “automatically” remain free. Sometimes you have to fight for what you hold dear. Ordinary Americans have stepped up and done that for us in the past – and will continue to do so in the future. Yes, thank a veteran. This Week's

Poll Question Week of November 9, 2016

Guest Column: By Lee H. Hamilton

ne of the more intriguing aspects of this unusual election year is the extent to which the underpinning of the election itself — voting — has become an issue in its own right. An act that we used to take for granted is increasingly being called into question. Just look at the headlines from the past few months. Russia, it seems clear, is trying to meddle in the process, sowing confusion and distrust about the integrity of the vote and about the vibrancy and fairness of our democracy. There have been questions about the cyber-security of voting infrastructure across the country — “States Unprepared for Election Day Cyber Attack,” ran the headline on a Politico story ten days before the election. There are worries about the fragility of our voting system in general, what with its patchwork of procedures, obsolete machinery, and increasingly complex training requirements for poll workers. And, of course, you’ve got the cries from one of the presidential candidates that the entire system is rigged against him. But perhaps most notable of all, we’re faced with a fundamental disagreement among state governments, which are charged with protecting Americans’ most basic right, as to how they should treat it. Some states are seeking to constrain voting, instituting restrictive registration requirements, limiting access to the ballot box with ID requirements, and even imposing shorter hours for early voting and for voting on Election Day. In essence, they’re trying to limit voter turnout. Other states are moving in the opposite direction, trying to expand the ease with which

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long run, seeking to undermine the privilege of voting is a losing cause. The courts have been getting heavily involved, and in recent years have often overturned, challenged or blocked some of the more restrictive laws passed by state legislatures. Moreover, the effort to disenfranchise or suppress votes in the name of “ballot security” runs the risk of antagonizing voters who, given a chance to vote, will inflict political losses on the party that tried to block their way. Instead, we ought to be expansive in championing voting rights. I’ve worked in a lot of precincts over my decades in politics, and I understand full well that there are deficiencies in our voting laws and procedures. Registration records get skewed. Errors occur. Incompetence happens. Inadequate state or local resources result in confusing ballots, some precincts getting short-changed on voting machines, and voting machines breaking down. Voting is an issue worth our sustained attention. But let’s place our priorities where they belong: on ensuring the fairness, integrity and efficiency of our voting infrastructure and procedures, and assuring that qualified citizens exercise democracy’s most fundamental right — voting.

■ Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar, IU School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

Guest Column: By Jim Nowlan

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am writing this the day before the election, so as you read this you know much that I did not yet know. Thus I turn to broader topics: Where are we in Illinois at present, and whither are we tending? Illinois has for years been growing more slowly than the nation and the rest of the Midwest, even though we have we have riches in transportation infrastructure, location, water and talent that most other states would die for. In 1950, we were one of the four richest states in the nation, and Illinois per capita income stood at 128 percent of the national average of 100 percent. Since then, the state’s wealth has been steadily declining, relative to other states. We are now at about 104 percent of the national average, or right about in the middle. But we were a big industrial state in the post-war era, when all other major economies were flat on their backs. The heady days of the 1950s are not likely to come back soon. The “2016 State of Illinois Forecast” by Moody’s Analytics, done at the request of our state government, suggests this slower-than elsewhere growth is likely to continue. Illinois has always relied somewhat more heavily than most states on good-paying

manufacturing jobs, which have been declining in numbers for decades, for reasons of both technological innovation and out-sourcing. Our state lost 12,800 factory jobs in just this past year, for example. Many of these jobs were located downstate, in Peoria, Decatur and the Quad-Cities, according to Moody’s. And this contributes to population flight. In the 20002010 decade of the last census, small town and rural Illinois lost 12 percent of its population age zero to 44; many of those fleeing probably held factory jobs in town or were pushed out by continuing consolidation in farming. On the other hand, central Chicago is doing well, as companies open offices to attract young high tech workers who are also attracted to the city lights. Chicago is hot; downstate is definitely not. I think at least part of our problem is psychological; we’re in a funk. Nine of ten of our residents say the state is headed in the wrong direction. Nearly half say they would leave the state if they could, according to a recent poll by the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute. Last year, 68,000 more persons left our state than came

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citizens can vote by knocking down barriers. These are mostly, but not entirely, partisan stances. Jim Sensenbrenner, the senior Republican from Wisconsin in the House of Representatives, noted in a March New York Times commentary, “Ensuring that every eligible voter can cast a ballot without fear, deterrence and prejudice is a basic American right. I would rather lose my job than suppress votes to keep it.” Still, members of his party generally support restricting voting; Democrats support expanding the vote. Politicians in each party tend to see the issue through a partisan lens: they support positions which they believe will help them win elections. I’m with Jim Sensenbrenner on this one. The right to cast a vote is fundamental in a democracy. It is the pre-eminent emblem of American citizenship — indeed, the right to vote is synonymous with being a citizen, the essential attribute of American freedom. The history of our country can be written in part by tracking who has the right to vote. The 15th Amendment gave it to African-American men; women of all races won the right after World War I; discrimination at the polls constricted the vote for many decades, until the Voting Rights Act of 1965 once again bolstered access to the ballot; 18-year-olds were given the vote six years later. Over many decades, from the 19th century on, the electorate has expanded, contracted, and expanded again. These days, you pretty much need a scorecard to keep track of voting rights in the U.S., although I believe that in the

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And outsiders have a negative view of us as well. A 2012 survey across all states by Public Policy Polling found that more Americans have a negative view of Illinois than a positive one. We were among only six states with more negatives than positives. I am guessing part of the state and national negativity is due to the widely publicized corruption scandals of the early 2000s. So how do we turn things around? I turned to economist Geoff Hewings, head of the Regional Economics Applications Laboratory at the University of Illinois. He has been tracking the economies of Midwestern states for decades. He says: “My sense is that without a fundamental change in the fiscal conditions in Illinois (that is, a strategic plan to address the budget deficits), Illinois will continue to underperform surrounding states and lag, as before, in employment growth. “We need a governor who knows how to negotiate, and we need a new Illinois House speaker with a vision for the state rather than an objective function of maintaining his powerful position. “Firms have enormous flexibility as to where they can locate or expand their business-

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es. The one thing they need is confidence that they will not be hit with an unexpected tax increase. If there is a plan and it is followed (even with stabilizing tax increases), then businesses know the operating environment, and they can make decisions accordingly. “We have incredible assets in the state—especially embodied in human capital and in infrastructure—but without some long-term, transparent strategy, we will just limp along.” Which brings us back to the Gordian knot—the implacable divide between Gov. Rauner and Speaker Madigan. The only route that I can see to slashing through the knot is public pressure from you and me on our state lawmakers (only a couple of computer clicks away) to rise up to demand that their respective leaders sit down to sort out differences and develop a plan for our state’s future. Failure to do so will only accelerate population and business flight from our state. It doesn’t have to be. ■ 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. Mail: 115 West Jefferson P.O. Box 70 Pittsfield, IL 62363 The Pike Press is published weekly by Campbell Publishing Co., Inc., USPS 602-540, Timothy F. Campbell, president. Periodicals postage paid at Pittsfield, IL.

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Wednesday, November 9, 2016, Pittsfield, Illinois

The Coonridge Digest: Freida Marie Crump

Frankenstein’s monster has nothing on this! Greetings from the Ridge What in God’s name is going on? Is the world going crazy or just me? Scene One: I was sitting in a committee meeting last week with seven otherwise normal, sane people. We had a 12-item agenda, our time was precious and we had some important matters to settle. I’d plopped myself down in the center of a long table and the president opened the meeting with the reading of the minutes, the treasurer’s report and other mundane items while I glanced at my agenda. Then I looked up and saw what was happening. Not a soul was paying attention. Not a person looked at anyone else. Four were looking at their phone text messages and the other three, including the presiding officer, were glued to their laptops. I was the only non-connected person in the room and as a result I was the only one truly connected to what was happening. The man next to me had the effrontery to actually giggle aloud at the text message he was reading. I’d had enough. I calmly stood up, grabbed hold of my chair and slung it down the length of the table to my right, clearing out two laptops and knocking two cell phones out of the offenders’ hands. Four down and three to go, so I replaced my chair, climbed onto the meeting table, took careful aim and kicked one cell phone right out of the grasp of

the lady sitting next to me. Then I turned my eyes upon our president who was so engrossed in what he was watching that he didn’t even see me coming. I’m not sure what his laptop cost, but next week he’ll be shopping for a new one. There’s nothing quite so satisfying as the sound of a Mac Book Pro slamming against the floor. No matter what the ads tell you, the Apple computer is not indestructible. Finally I swiveled to face the one lone lady still holding a working device. Our eyes met. She must have seen the murderous intent on my face because she quickly stood, aimed, and hurled her cell phone against the wall. It was beautiful. OK, I made that up. The facts about the digital orgy were real, but I held my tongue and went home resigned to resign from that committee. Scene Two: The same evening I attended a Halloween performance of the play “Frankenstein” at a local college and the show was aptly named considering what happened. They had seated me beside a young girl who foolishly thought that she could sit through a two-hour performance with her cell phone hidden under her right thigh and no one would notice. Every few minutes she’d tilt to the left like drunken cow, pull out her vibrating cell phone and check her messages. The show’s technical director had made ample use of green lighting to depict the mad doctor’s laboratory,

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m not a Luddite who’s against indoor plumbing, electric lights, and Saran Wrap. I just want a little human decency, for God’s sake! but my seatmate’s glowing green light outshone the 12,000 watts of electricity in Frankenstein’s dungeon. I first tried the polite approach and held my program up against my face every time Stupid Suzie flashed her phone, but the girl was either dense or completely numbed to civilized society. It made me wonder if a college education was truly worth the price. By Act II I’d had enough. The first time she listed to the port side to retrieve her offending instrument I grabbed her thigh and tossed her into the next seat. She had two choices: fight or flight. Instead she reached down and grabbed the phone to text someone and report what had just happened. I’ll admit that I made that up, too. I mean, the girl was real and that was her actual behavior, but instead I asked for a seat in another row where I sat behind a college official who checked his phone seven (I counted ‘em) times during the final act. The monster that Dr. Frankenstein had created onstage paled in comparison to the horror that technology was producing in the theatre that night. What is happening? No, I’m not a Luddite

who’s against indoor plumbing, electric lights, and Saran Wrap. I just want a little human decency, for God’s sake! What is happening? I’m not anti-technology, just pro-civility. I have an electric blender but I promise not to bring it to your wedding and mince peaches during your matrimonial vows. I own a dandy vacuum cleaner but I have the good sense not to run it around your casket during your last rites. My grandmother talks about the day her family got their first radio. She said, “It’s like the whole world opened up to us,” but when mealtime came, the radio was clicked off. Grandma had the good sense to know that the people in the room with her were more important than any manmade device. One day Grandpa clicked in on during breakfast, she rook a 12-guage shotgun and . . . OK, kidding again, but I wouldn’t have blamed her. 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

125 YEARS AGO: PLEASANT HILL TO HAVE NEW NEWSPAPER 150 Years Ago Nov. 8, 1866 The Pike County Democrat has the pleasing satisfaction of announcing and to the rest of mankind that Old Pike is still true to the Union. The Radical disunionists are once more routed hand and foot. In their pride they had dared to imagine that they could conquer and overthrow the Democratic and conservative masses of Pike. Their stumpers have canvassed the county and poured out torrents of abuse and defamation upon the heads of the Democrats unsparingly, but all their efforts have been in vain. The whole Democratic ticket was elected! All hail to Pike and her gallant Democracy. She sends greetings to her sister counties in the 9th Congressional District in the shape of a 250 majority for the Democratic ticket. 125 Years Ago Nov. 11, 1891 The latest adventure in journalism in this county is the Pleasant Hill Echo, published at Pleasant Hill by F. M. Vancil, and issued on Saturday. The Pleasant Hill people have filled it well with ads, as they should do, and should give it a hearty support. Rev. Grunewald of the German M. E. church united in marriage Mr. Edward Kaeser and Miss Henriette Louise Heck, daughter of William Heck, and all of Pittsfield. Mr. Kaeser is a worthy young gentleman and is fortunate in securing an equally worthy young

lady for his bride. The barrel of syrup that Fred Klaus was delivering to Rhea and Grigsby at their warehouse on Saturday took a sheer on him and bursted its head out on the ground. The wasted sweetness covered quite a large area in the alley. The fire in Milton was rough and hard on our little town. Mr. Bagby, who was the biggest loser, has commenced getting the rubbish off his lot preparatory to erecting a business house, and will be joined by W. M. Brown, and the buildings will be fire-proof. The oldest settler of Pittsfield, Mr. Austin Barber, passed his 82nd birthday last Saturday, and daily goes about as booked for a centenarian. Circuit court convened Monday morning with Judge Orr on the bench—State’s Attorney Williams, Circuit Clerk Archer, Sheriff Darrah and Deputy Sheriff O’Neil, Master in Chancery Crow all on deck, and the following members of the bar: Messrs. Doocy, Crawford, Higbee, Worthington, Grigsby, Hess, Bush, Yates, Hayden, Beaver, Mumford, Triplett, Bentley of Baylis, Dyer of Time, Hinman of Perry, Clarkson of Barry, and law students Frank Bogan with Bentley, and Clay Williams with W. E. Williams. 100 Years Ago Nov. 8, 1916 The election passed off in Pike County very quietly. The weather was ideal, sun shining and warm enough to do without fires. A large

vote was polled in every precinct, nearly as many women voting as men. As usual, Pike county has given substantial majorities to all democratic candidates, but state and national returns do not look good for democrats as we go to press at 2:30 a.m. Burglars entered Franklin Bros. Hardware store at Nebo and got away with quite a bit of cutlery and a little cash. They also entered the McCann barber shop and took razors and other articles. Bloodhounds were sent for, and arrived on the noon train to assist in the capture of the burglars. They tracked the culprits as far as Pleasant Hill where the trail was lost. Burglaries seem to occur quite frequently in the towns along the C. & A. railroad between St. Louis and Kansas City. In most cases they are committed by tramps passing between the two cities. Attorney Ben Matthews, his friend Dr. Sweeney of Chicago, Earl Grigsby and Junior Lewis, all of Pittsfield, are in camp down at Towhead, where they will hunt the festive duck. 75 Years Ago Nov. 5, 1941 County bonds, aggregating $77,500 for payment of Pike county indebtedness, have been shipped by express to the First National Bank of Chicago. This is the final act in the long struggle to settle the county debt. Floyd Yaeger and Miss Annabelle Dolbeare were united in marriage Thursday afternoon at New London, Mo. Mrs. Yaeger is the

daughter of Paul and Reoreta Dolbeare of El Dara. Floyd is one of the twin sons of Jess and Esther Norton Yaeger. Loud talk, sharp repartee, charges of dictatorship and counter charges that a minority group aspires to set itself up above the law of the state, enlivened Monday afternoon’s meeting of the board of supervisors. As usual, W. J. Thorton of Spring Creek and Chairman Don Irving of Chambersburg were on opposite sides of the issue. The Pittsfield Community High School is the recipient of 22 volumes of books and pamphlets from the library of the late Caroline Grote of Western Illinois State Teachers College. 50 Years Ago Nov. 9, 1966 Republicans carried six of the eight contested races on the local ballot. On the county level, Republican Ray Lyman defeated Charley Cheek by only 15 votes. Democrat Jim Wade defeated Bud Ellis for sheriff. Democrats Wayne Lightle and Eldon Atwood were reelected without opposition for County Clerk and County Superintendent of schools. The American Legion in its annual Early Bird and Old Timers supper will honor all World War I veterans Friday, Nov. 11. Mr. and Mrs. William M. Conkright of rural Nebo have announced the engagement of their daughter, Billie, to Maurice Dean Sidwell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sidwell of rural Nebo. A spring wedding is being

planned. “Only one more to go!” That’s the battle cry this week inside the Saukee wigwam as Pittsfield high school points toward its first undefeated season in more than a decade. If they beat Unity of Mendon their record for the season will be 9-0. The 1948, 1952 and 1954 Saukee teams went 9 and 0. The 1955 team won 8, tied one, and lost none. The game Friday will also determine the Midwest Conference championship, and Pittsfield and Unity are both 3-0. Charles Dolbeare, a freshman at the University of Illinois, and former of the El Dara Lucky Loafers Club, was honored as state 4-H public speaking winner. He is now entered into the national competition. 25 Years Ago Nov. 6, 1991 Although a proposal to consolidate the Perry and Griggsville school districts passed by 327 votes in the Griggsville school district, a 30 vote negative margin in the Perry district quashed the measure. A Pike County jury returned a guilty verdict against Herschel Joseph Place, 45, of Pearl. He was convicted of first degree murder, attempted first degree murder and two counts of armed violence by a seven-man, five woman jury in connection with a shooting incident at the Black Lantern Tavern in Barry, Oct. 8, 1990. The Lady Saukees volleyball team won the Triopia regional Saturday evening.

Team members are Debbie Heavner, Holli Borrowman, Shanna Zimmerman, Jennifer Rinehart, Renita Curfman, Lisa Heavner, Jami Zimmerman, Brandi Wilder, Lori Pennock, Marcia Ruble, Sarah Bauer, Rashelle Cox and Aisha Ansara. The Saukee football team defeated QND 28 to 6 to end the season with a 4-5 record. The Saukees will enter the IHSA record book by going the entire season without allowing a touchdown pass.

10 Years Ago Nov. 8, 2006 Republicans took four of five available seats on the County Board in yesterday’s election, but only claimed one countywide race, when Cindy Shaw was re-elected Supervisor of Assessments. Mark Mountain, Scott Syrcle, Cleve Curry, Robert Kenady and Democrat Don Peebles were elected, allowing the Republicans to maintain a 5-4 lead on the Pike County Board. Democrat Paul Petty defeated Dennis Morath and was re-elected sheriff. Democrats Donnie Apps and Jeff Gerard were unopposed for re-election as County Clerk and County Treasurer. Nature House of Griggsville has been purchased by Erva, a familyowned business from Chicago, and manufacturing is slated to cease in the local facility by March of next year. J. L. Wade started the local company in 1962. ■ Pickings from Pike’s Past is compiled by Michael Boren.

Guest Column: By John Ottwell

n unusual quest. Several years ago one of my good customers wanted a urinal. The urinal he wanted was similar to ones at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. They are very large, go all the way in the floor, and are made from terra cotta. I knew what he was asking for would be tough. The Fox was built in 1929 and the urinals were industrial items from that period. There were not many to begin with and

Finish your story when they demolished a building the urinals were thrown away. I guess the biggest question was why? All this money and you’re “p---ing it away.” Sorry, that was just too easy to pass up! I started combing the countryside looking for this urinal. Finally I found one down in Alabama. I traveled to Alabama, sent photos to my customer and we agreed to buy it. I brought it back to my shop and called my customer to come look at it.

He walked in, looked down and said, “That’s not it.” Probably ninety percent of my customers would have left me “holding the bag.” But not this guy. He pulled out $1,100.00 from his pocket and paid me. “We’ll find a place for it,” he stated. I was extremely grateful he kept his word. I never did find him a bigger urinal and he was able to use the one I brought to him. But why did he want a huge urinal? Why not

just a regular one? So I asked him. He said at night if he had to use the facilities he didn’t want to have to aim. I thought to myself, yeah that’s true, and you don’t have to put the lid down when you’re finished!

■ John Ottwell graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1984 and lives in Shrewsbury, Mo. His website is www.Finishyourstory.com.

Guest Column: By Roger Campbell

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You saved my life,” said the woman on crutches. Surprised, I asked what I had done. “You once said nothing takes God by surprise,” she replied. Then she explained how she had felt while waiting in an emergency room to learn whether or not her leg would have to be amputated as the result of a serious auto accident. The assurance that God knew all about her distress and that whatever was ahead for her was no surprise to Him brought her peace of mind even in that painful experience. Now she was recovering and wanted me to know how grateful she was that she had lost neither her leg nor her sense of God’s unfailing care. When John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist Church, was six years old, his family’s house went up in flames. All the children were taken to safety except John,

Nothing takes God by surprise who was forgotten until someone heard him crying. His father ran to the stairs, hoping to rescue him, but they were so nearly consumed by the fire they would not bear his weight. In despair, he fell on his knees and asked God for help. Meanwhile, young John had climbed up on a clothes chest in the bedroom and was looking out the window. Neighbors, who saw him there, quickly rescued John by hoisting one man on the shoulders of another. A few moments after the rescue, the roof fell in. Samuel Wesley, John’s father, was overcome with gratitude. “Come neighbors,” he said, “let us kneel down and give thanks to God. He has given me all my children. Let the house go. I am rich enough.” Wesley’s childhood rescue from the flames so impressed him that under one of his portraits he wrote: “Is this not a brand

plucked from the burning?” John Wesley could not be lost to the fire because God’s purpose in his life must be fulfilled. His powerful ministry would transform England and the Wesleyan revival would impact the entire world. It still does. During the Reformation, a man tried to frighten Martin Luther by telling him if he did not change his ways, he would lose all of his support. “And where will you be then?” the doubter taunted. Luther’s answer proved his faith: “Where I am now,” he said, “in the hands of Almighty God.” There are many things to trouble us in life, but God is greater than them all, even those that have discouraged you today. We cannot escape the news of developments that pose threats to our future, especially in this age of instant communication.

But we can remember the Lord knows all about our trials before they arrive and is able to bring good out of them, no matter how impossible that seems to us when we are going through them (Romans 8:28). True, we do not know what the future holds but faith enables us to know the One who holds the future. Since He is good (Nahum 1:7), the future of the faithful is bright. Resting in God’s love allows us to look beyond our present problems, expecting better days ahead because we have placed all our tomorrows in His hands. Keep looking up! God loves you. And nothing takes Him by surprise.

■ Roger Campbell was an author, a broadcaster and columnist who was a pastor for 22 years. Contact us at rcministry@ ameritech.net

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Laban Board Laban Board, 47 of Tacumcari, N.M., died Nov. 11, of last year, 2015. A memorial service and interment of cremains will

be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 at Wilson Cemetery in Perry with the Rev. Tom Wilbur officiating.

Betty Warren Funeral arrangements are pending at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield for Betty Warren, 91 of

Pittsfield. Betty died Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016 at her residence in Pittsfield.

Robert Ghrist Robert “Bob” Ghrist, 84 of Pittsfield, died Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016 at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, Mo. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Sunday,

Nov. 6, 2016 at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Jim Jacques officiating. Visitation was held from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment took place in Oakwood Cemetery.

Charles ‘Gene’ Rhodes Charles E. “Gene” Rhodes, 85 of New Berlin and formerly of Pittsfield passed away Saturday night, Nov. 5, 2016 at Pittsfield Manor. He was born Oct, 30, 1931 in Aurora, Neb., the son of the late Floyd “Tom” and Dora Garrett Rhodes. He married Vera Gerard May 4, 1952 in Arkansas. She survives in Pittsfield. Also surviving are his brother-in-law, Estill (Barbara) Gerard of Lincoln, and a nephew, Mark Guthrie of Pittsfield. Preceding him in death were two sisters, Judith Ann and Janice Marie Guthrie. Mr. Rhodes was a veteran of the US Army serving during the Korean War. He returned to the area after his time in the service and began working for Alexander Lumber Company. He started working at the Pittsfield yard in 1957. He moved to New Berlin in 1963 where he continued working for the company as a manager. He retired after 39 years. Gene was a member of the American Legion, serving as Commander at New Berlin Post #743. He was also Commander of the 4th Division as well as a Finance Officer. He and Vera attended many American Legion National Conventions through

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Alan Schien Alan Frederick Schien, age 33, of Chesterfield, Mo., passed away Nov. 1, 2016 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. He was born Dec. 10, 1982 in Florissant, Mo., to Kent and Carol Borrowman Schien. Alan was a 2004 graduate of Neuwoehner High School. Alan enjoyed life. He loved music, swimming, and being on the beach. But most of all he loved being with friends and family. He loved a good joke as well, and was the President of the “Fredhead Club” (exclusive to family members with Frederick middle name). His infectious smile and laughter will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his parents and his Grandmothers, Evelyn Borrowman and Anita Schien. Also surviving are his Aunts and Uncles, Larry Borrowman, Becky Borrowman, Richard (wife Larissa) Borrowman and Chris (wife Jill) Borrowman, and Karen (husband Roger) Harris, Karla Schien, Kristy (husband Mike) Struble and

Kurt (wife Carol) Schien. He is also survived by his “cousins by the dozens.” He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Fred Schien and Jim Borrowman, and cousin, Cody Borrowman. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry. Visitation was held Friday evening from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial took place at the Park Lawn Cemetery in Barry. Memorials are suggested to Easter Seals Midwest. On-line condolences may be left at nieburfh.com.

Nancy Carol O’Malley the years. He enjoyed bowling and golf, and was a member of the Island Grove United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016 at AirsmanHires Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Burial will be in the West Cemetery where military honors will be conducted. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 10 until the time of the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Legion Post #743. The Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.airsman-hires. com.

LaDon Johnson Lowell LaDon Johnson, 82 of Pittsfield, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016 at Illini Community Hospital. LaDon was born on Nov/ 7, 1933 in Pearl, a son of Roy and Blanche Holloway Johnson. He married Jennie Lee Evans on June 3, 1954 in the Pearl Church of Christ; she survives. LaDon graduated from Pearl High School and attended David Rankin School for mechanics in St. Louis for two years. He then joined the United States Air Force and served overseas as an aircraft mechanic during the Korean Conflict. LaDon was instrumental in and took great pride in the construction of the veteran’s memorial on the south side of the Pike County Courthouse lawn. After serving in the military LaDon worked on the family farm for over 20 years. He and Jennie opened the Country Pumpkin restaurant in Milton where they enjoyed serving and visiting with their friends. LaDon ran the scales and computer at the Pittsfield Community Sales Livestock Auction for 20 years working with his brother-in-law, Bob Evans. He later worked as a limo driver and attendant at Hanson-Spear Funeral Home in Quincy for over 15 years. LaDon also worked as a copy machine tech many years at Ridder Business Center in Quincy and later for The Business Centre for over 20 years, making many friends over many counties in Illinois and Missouri. He was a jack of all trades and never quit working. He loved to work at fixing things and enjoyed carpentry work. He was always eager to help work on the kids’ projects and had worked on all of their homes. He enjoyed nature and being outdoors, hunting, fishing and mushrooming. LaDon loved to bake for others and fry fish. He overcame every challenge that presented itself and strived to be good at everything he did. He once went to a computer class as a student and ended up teaching the class. LaDon grew up as a member of the Pearl Church of Christ where he had served as a Deacon. He later became a dedicated member of the

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Pittsfield Church of Christ, serving as an Elder. He was a true gentleman with a soft and gentle nature. He loved his family so very much and will be greatly missed by them and his church family. He is survived by his loving wife, Jennie and three daughters, Rokettia (Roger) Brokaw of Rockport, Kathy (Steve) Lehr of Pittsfield and Jane (David) Dunham of Pittsfield; and his loving grandchildren, Heather (Cody) Sandifer, Jayme (Adam) Erickson, Kristen (Elijah) Peters, Laura (Braxton) Boren, Kelsey Lehr, Britnay (Patrick) Taylor, Adam (Emily) Heightman, Caitlin Heightman, Rebekah Heightman and Devon King. Nine great-grandchildren survive, in addition to a brotherin-law, Bob (Sue) Evans of Pittsfield, a sister, Carrie Lou O’Pella of Austin, Texas, and numerous nieces and nephews. LaDon was preceded in death by his parents; a son in infancy; a sister, Delma Katherine Waggoner; a great -grandson, Steven Taylor; two brothers-in-law, Joseph O’Pella and Maurice Dean Waggoner; and a son-in-law, Scott King. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 at the Pittsfield Church of Christ with Dr. Calvin Warpula officiating. Visitation was held prior to the service from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. at the church. Interment took place in the Greenpond Cemetery near Pearl with military graveside services being accorded. Memorials are suggested to be made to the Pittsfield Church of Christ or the Pike County All Wars Museum. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.nieburfh. com. The Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield has been entrusted with the service.

Nancy Carol O’Malley, 70 of Pittsfield, passed away Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico while traveling with family. Nancy Carol Collver was born on March 27, 1946 in Pittsfield, a daughter of Frank and Roberta Goodin Collver. She married Dennis J. O’Malley in 1968 in Balboa, Calif., who preceded her in death. Carol loved her O’Malley extended family. Carol graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1964 and then from Illinois State University in Normal, in 1968. She also took postgraduate courses. She taught school in California for 13 years, in Missouri for nine years and back home in Illinois for 23 years. Carol retired from teaching full time in 2013 after teaching for a total of 44 years. She continued to substitute teach for two years, fully retiring in 2015. After retiring from teaching Carol worked as a volunteer at Illini Hospital in Pittsfield. She was an active member of the First Christian Church in Pittsfield. She loved going to sports activities of great-nephews and nieces in addition to visiting nieces and nephews out of town. She loved traveling and had been in all 50 states and on all continents but Antarctica. She enjoyed reading, taking care of her yard and flowers, and being part-time caretaker for the dogs and cats of family and friends. She sewed, quilted, painted and enjoyed putting puzzles together. Carol was a beloved family member and friend who loved being with others. She is survived by a

Wanda Mountain Boys coming to Detroit By JUSTIN A. COBB Pike Press The Wanda Mountain Boys are coming to Detroit next Saturday, Nov. 19, according to Steve Haskins, concert coordinator for Detroit Christian Church, in a Monday morning interview. The Missouri-based Southern gospel trio will make their first visit to Detroit to present a concert starting 6:30 p.m., with fellowship preceding the concert at 5:30 p.m., according to Haskins. The church used to host the locally popular “Gospel Gigs” concert series, and while the church no longer has the monthly concerts, Haskins said he wanted to bring something back for all the people who have missed Gospel Gigs. “We used to do

Gospel Gigs until around September 2014,” Haskins said. “The local people always enjoyed when we’d have Gospel Gigs. We had tremendous attendance, with people from all over, even from Iowa.” Haskins, who plays piano, said learned of the Wanda Mountain Boys through his own love of gospel music. He had wanted to bring them to Detroit sooner, but they were just now able to make room for it in their busy performance schedule, according to Haskins. The handicappedaccessible Detroit Christian Church is located 400 Main St. in Detroit. All members of the public are welcome to attend. Admission is free, but a love offering will be collected.

SIU hosts clinical open house Nov. 16 brother, Craig (Caree) Collver of Pittsfield; two sisters, Caren (Alex) Goloff of Elburn, and Chris Farrington of Glen Ellyn; nieces and nephews, Wendy (Kent) Cox of Pittsfield, Rhett Collver of Irvine, Calif., Nathan Collver of Springfield, Megan Farrington of Glen Ellyn, and Travis Farrington of Chicago; in addition to eight great-nephews and nieces. Carol was preceded in death by her parents in 2008 and was invaluable to them in their later years. A Celebration of Carol’s life will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016 at the First Christian Church in Pittsfield with Pastor Michael TenEyck officiating. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Goodin Cemetery south of Pittsfield. Per Carol’s wishes, memorials are suggested to be made to the Goodin Cemetery where she served as treasurer since 2013 or the First Christian Church. Condolences may be sent to the family at www. nieburfh.com. The Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield has been entrusted with the service.

Mary Jean Smith Mary Jean Smith, 95 of Kampsville, passed away Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016 at her home in Kampsville. Mary Jean was born on March 30, 1921, a daughter of Joseph and Myrtle Renoud Kremer. She married George E. Smith on June 4, 1942 in St. Charles, Mo. He preceded her in death on May 29, 1999. Mary Jean spent her entire married life living in Pearl which she loved. She was a homemaker and loved reading, playing cards, and attending auctions. She made wonderful fried chicken and potato salad. She was a Gold Star Mother of the Pittsfield American Legion, representing her son Dale who was the 4th Pike County soldier to be killed in action in Vietnam. She is survived by one son, David (Margie) Smith of Hardin; a daughter, Beverly (Bud) Heavner of Salem, Ind.; eight granddaughters, Tammy (Greg) Gantz, Angie Bland, Sandie Moreau, Dawn (Ryan) Osborn, Brandy (Jason) Wieneke, Laura (Craig) Walton, Amy (Brett) Bastin and Rebecca (Anson) Humphrey; three grandsons, David (Stephanie) Smith, Jr., Dale Heavner and Zachary Smith. Twenty-one greatgrandchildren survive, in addition to a sister, Bonnie (Kenneth) Brangenberg of Kampsville, and a brother-

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in-law, Maurice Lammy of Kampsville. Mary Jean was preceded in death by a son, Dale, who was killed in Vietnam on May 20, 1969; her parents; and six siblings, Victor and William (Bud) Kremer, Tootie Willman, Eileen German, Josphine Lammy and Lora Mae “Dutch” Bauman. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016 at Greenpond Cemetery near Pearl with Pastor Rick Musgrove officiating. There will be no visitation. Memorials are suggested to be made to the Pearl Community Building or Greenpond Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www. nieburfh.com. The Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield has been entrusted with the service.

Those interested in nursing, medical assisting and medical office positions are invited to an open house 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16. Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield is sponsoring the event. Representatives from the various departments/ divisions will be on hand to discuss clinical job opportunities. Benefits and employment counselors from SIU Human Resources will also be available. The open house will be located at 327 W. Calhoun Ave., Springfield. Parking is available on the street, in the lot next to the build-

ing, and in the lot across the street. Prospective employees can get a head start on the employment process by completing the online application, including the nursing addendum (for RNs and LPNs), which can be found on the School’s job website siumed.edu/ jobs. Applicants may also upload any necessary licenses or transcripts. For more information about the clinical open house, contact SIU’s Human Resources in person at 327 W. Calhoun or via phone 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Ten 2017 IEC Memorial Scholarships Available Adams Electric Cooperative General Manager Jim Thompson has announced that the Illinois electric cooperatives in 2017 will award nine academic scholarships to high school seniors through a memorial scholarship fund designed to financially assist deserving students in the “electric cooperative family.” In addition, a tenth scholarship – to assist with costs in attending an electric lineworker school – will also be offered. The total of ten scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded in 2017 through the Thomas H. Moore Illinois Electric Cooperatives (IEC) Memorial Scholarship Program. Five scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors who are the sons or daughters of an Illinois electric cooperative member receiving service from the cooperative. A sixth scholarship, the Earl W. Struck Memorial Scholarship, will be awarded to a student who is the son or daughter of an Illinois electric cooperative employee or director. Three additional scholarships are reserved for students enrolling full-time at a two-year Illinois community college who are the sons or daughters of Illinois electric cooperative members, employees or directors. The tenth annual scholarship, the “LaVern and Nola McEntire Lineworker’s Scholarship,” was awarded for the first time in 2011. This $2,000 scholarship will help pay for costs to attend the lineworker’s school conducted by the Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives in conjunction with Lincoln Land Community College, Springfield, Ill. LaVern McEntire served as a lineman for McDonough

Power Electric Cooperative from 1949 until 1991. He and his wife, Nola, endowed the scholarship to financially assist deserving individuals in becoming trained lineworkers. Sons and daughters of co-op members; relatives of co-op employees or directors; and individuals who have served or are serving in the armed forces or National Guard are all eligible for the lineworker’s scholarship. “We hope to assist electric cooperative youth while honoring past rural electric leaders with these scholarships,” says Thompson. “Adams Electric Cooperative and the other Illinois electric cooperatives are always seeking ways to make a difference in our communities. One of the best ways we can do that is by helping our youth through programs like this one. In addition, we are very pleased to offer the electric lineworker’s scholarship. It will benefit not only electric cooperative youth but also those fine men and women who have served their country through their military service and may now be wanting to become a trained lineworker.” Information has also been shared with area high school guidance counselors and can be found online at the Cooperative’s website at: adamselectric. coop. The application can be completed online. For more information or questions regarding the scholarships, contact Laura Dotson at Adams Electric at (217) 509-7761 or (800) 232-4797.

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DAR to salute veterans Saturday The Nancy Ross Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will salute veterans in Pike County this Saturday, Nov. 12, 2-4 p.m., at the Pittsfield American Legion, with special recognition given to veterans of World War II. Retired U.S. Army Gen. Wayne C. Temple, shown here with wife Sunderine Wilson Temple, will be the event’s keynote speaker. Gen. Temple served under Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower and was awarded the Bronze Star. A professor and historian, Temple was a was recipient of the state’s Order of Lincoln award in 2009.

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The 114th Army Band, Illinois Army National Guard, shown here, based at Camp Lincoln in Springfield, will present a concert to honor the veterans. The 38-strong ensemble consists of some of the finest amateur and professional musicians throughout the state.

Farmers National Bank of Griggsville now offers investment services Farmers National Bank of Griggsville introduces FNBG Investment Services, a new division aimed at providing its customers and communities with the investment services they need at a hometown institution they trust. Financial advisor Michael Eckardt will lead the division. FNBG Investment Services is ready to assist its clients with individual retirement accounts, employersponsored retirement plans, investment brokerage services, college savings plans, trust accounts, charitable giving strategies, life insurance and long-term care insurance. As the financial advisor, Eckardt will work with clients to determine their financial goals and create individualized plans to help them reach those goals. Eckardt is an alumnus of Eastern Illinois Univer-

sity. He has earned several FINRA securities licenses, as well as a state life and health insurance license. He is ready to assist individuals, businesses and not-for-profit organizations with their investment and insurance needs. His office is located in the Pittsfield branch of Farmers National Bank of Griggsville, but he is also available by appointment in the Mt. Sterling and Griggsville branches. He can be reached at 217-833-2329. “FNBG Investment Services extends our commitment to offer the progressive services our customers need to attain their financial goals, and we look forward to having Mike join our team,” said Doug Smith, president and CEO of Farmers National Bank of Griggsville. Farmers National Bank of Griggsville is a locally owned community bank that

MICHAEL ECKARDT conducts business by putting the customers’ needs and wants first. Since 1943, it has been a part of the Griggsville community, and it is proud to now be serving communities across Pike and Brown counties. It is dedicated and determined to make each community a success and takes pleasure in meeting and learning about each member of the communities it serves.

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Fall Festival royalty assists at Trunk or Treat The local Trunk or Treat,sponsored by the United Methodist Church also featured lists from the Pittsfield Fall Festival Royalty. The group chose a Disney theme with each member dressing as royalty and the trunk decorated to resemble a Disney castle. Left to right is our Little Mr. Pittsfield Logan Bohman as Olaf, Miss Pittsfield Libby lemons as Elsa, Junior Miss Pittsfield Abby Springer as Belle, Pittsfield’s Prince River Oest as Prince Charming, Pittsfield Princess Alex Lowry as Snow White, and Pittsfield Fall Festival pageant director Michelle Howard as Minnie Mouse.

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Update on Pike County Christmas Basket By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Pike County Christmas Basket applications are at the following locations: Pike County Government Building, Two Rivers Regional office and Pike County Senior Services. They may be returned to the drop box at the government building or mailed to Pike County Christmas Basket, 121 E. Washington Street, Pittsfield 62363. Applications need to be turned in by Nov. 30. Anyone wanting to make a donation may do so at anytime by mailing a to the same address. All donations are tax deductible.

Giving Trees are up at Walmart, Dollar General and Farm and Home in Pittsfield. The trees will be in the front of the store within easy view. Anyone can select a tag of their choice, purchase that item, attach the tag to the gift and place it back under the tree. Each child will have two tags – one for a toy and one for a clothing item. Anyone wishing to purchase more than one tag is welcome to do so. So far 199 applications have been submitted for this years program. Adoptions for seniors or families are going on now. Any questions, please call Carla Allen at 217-285-2726 for more information or to set up a meeting.

Illini donates to assist local food pantries Illini Community Hospital recently made a donation to the Two Rivers RC&D and Access Illinois Outdoors project which processes and distributes donated deer meat to local food pantries. “We heard that Two Rivers had lost a funding source for this project and we wanted to try to help fill the void,” Kathy Hull, president and CEO of Illini, said. “There are many families in this area who utilize the local food pantries and we hope that these funds can help feed local families this winter.” “Access Illinois Outdoors appreciates that Illini Hospital recognizes protein is a vital part of a healthy diet and is willing to support the Access Food program to help make donated deer meat available for families in need in Pike County,” Brenda Middendorf, of Two Rivers RC&D and Access Illinois Outdoors, said. “The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention report that children under the age of 5 are most susceptible to protein deficiency. If a child does not consume enough protein, fatigue and lack of energy result as well as increased infections and muscle weakness. Protein malnutrition can cause permanent damage if left untreated for a prolonged time period. A

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Kathy Hull, President and CEO of Illini Community Hospital, left, awards a $1,000 check to Brenda Middendorf of Two Rivers RC&D/Access Illinois Outdoors. The money will be used to process donated deer meat and supply local food pantries with a great protein source.

large portion of those seeking assistance with food are from a surprising demographic: the working poor. In these situations, at least one family member is working, but the family still has to make tough choices between paying bills like rent, electricity and medicine over buying food. Senior Citizens also make tough deci-

It’s not too late to receive a flu shot Pike County Health Department continues to offer children and adult flu vaccinations. Flu vaccinations are available on a walk-in basis at the Health Department located at 606 W. Adams Street, in Pittsfield from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m, Monday thru Thursday. For those unable to get out of their car, drive up vaccination service at PCHD is also available. For shut-ins, PCHD Home Health nurses can come to your home and administer your flu vaccination. Call ahead (217-285-4407) for these services. The cost of the influenza vaccine is $30 (or free if billed to Medicare or Medicaid). Cash, checks and credit cards

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are accepted. The CDC recommends everyone six months and older receive the flu vaccine. People at high risk of serious flu complications, including young children; pregnant women; people with chronic health conditions like asthma, diabetes or heart and lung disease; and people 65 years and older should make getting vaccinated a priority. The flu season typically runs from October through May with a peak in January. Immunity after the flu shot is expected to last throughout the flu season. For more information, contact Nancy Halpin RN at Pike County Health Department, 217-285-4407, extension 124.

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Pittsfield Rotary Club welcomed two seniors from Pittsfield High School at the club’s weekly meeting Wednesday, Nov. 2. Molly Rush, left, daughter of Craig and Lisa Rush, plans to attend St. Louis University on an Air Force ROTC scholarship to study civil engineering. Kendra Sydney, right, daughter of Chris and Darrell Sydney, plans to attend Central Christian College of the Bible to study cross-cultural ministry.

sions each day concerning their well-being and often times will go without food in order to pay other bills. With the generous donation from Illini, the program can provide more meat to the local food pantries who are constantly battling a shortage of meat.”

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PEO Chapter CD of Pittsfield-Barry held a can drive at their Oct. 6 meeting to benefit the Pikeland Backpack Program. The program sends home food for the weekends to children who may be from food insecure homes.

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IFSA urges public to inspect smoke alarms Illinois Fire Safety Alliance (IFSA) urges everybody in Illinois to test their smoke alarms to ensure they are properly protected against fire. The nation received a tragic reminder of how important working smoke alarms are just this past month, when a 3-year-old boy was tragically killed in Spokane, Wash. He died, clutching his teddy bear, alongside his puppy, unable to escape from his burning home. Though the home had smoke alarms, they did not have working batteries. Because of this lack of early warning, he was unable to escape and he perished in the house fire. “Installing and maintaining smoke alarms is the single most important thing you can do to protect yourself and your home against fire,” said Philip Zaleski, executive director of IFSA. “The IFSA encourages the public to make use of 10-year alarms, which cannot be easily switched off. Such alarms are instrumental in preventing the sort of tragedy that just happened in Spokane. Please take advantage of this weekend to make certain you are protected against fire.” According to research conducted by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), three of every five home fire deaths occurs in a home without a smoke alarm or working smoke alarms, and the vast majority of these deaths are due to dead or missing batteries. People frequently do not remember to rotate the batteries in their smoke alarms, or disconnect the alarms to silence annoying chirps. The result is a home that is defenseless against fire. The IFSA strongly urges people to invest in 10-year smoke alarms. Such units come equipped with sealed-in, non-removeable batteries capable of powering the device for at least 10 years. These alarms require much less maintenance than alarms with removeable batteries, and are virtually impossible to disable. They stand a better chance at prevent-

ing the sort of tragedy that just happened in Spokane. The IFSA reminds residents that smoke alarms should be installed inside and outside of each bedroom, sleeping area, and on every level of a home, and they should be tested monthly. If a smoke alarm chirps, the battery should immediately be replaced. Smoke alarms should be replaced every 10 years with new units. IFSA smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarm tips: Test alarms at least once a month by using the test button. Check the batteries every six months, and if applicable, change them as well: If a battery is starting to lose its power, the unit will usually chirp to warn you. Do NOT disable the unit. When possible, outfit your home with alarms equipped with sealed-in, 10-year lithium batteries that last the lifetime of the devices - to provide a decade of 24/7 fire safety protection without the risk of dead or missing batteries. Vacuum or blow out any dust that might accumulate in the unit. NEVER borrow a battery from an alarm to use somewhere else. NEVER paint a smoke or CO alarm. Install at least one smoke alarm on every floor of your home, including the basement, in every bedroom and near every sleeping area. Smoke alarm should not be installed near a window because drafts could interfere with their operation. Smoke alarms should be completely replaced every 10 years. Families should also develop and practice a home fire escape plan.  To read more about smoke alarms, fire safety and burn prevention, please visit IFSA’s website at IFSA.org and the NFPA at NFPA. org.

By Kari Houle University of Illinois Extension Over the weekend I pulled out my mower and mowed my still growing lawn and mulched up some of the fallen leaves along the way. As leaves begin to fall you can mow over and mulch up some of the leaves and let them stay where they lay, but once those leaves start falling more readily there are other options then letting them be trucked off to a landscape waste facility. If you have a mulching machine or a mower that can mulch and you have a bag attachment, collect the leaves for winter mulch or to use in compost piles. You can use mulched leaves around plants to help provide some additional winter protection to plants such as coral bells, which have a habit of heaving up out of the soil during the winter, and the added layer of mulch helps protect the crown of the plant. Now is also a great time to start a compost pile. When selecting a location to place your compost pile, chose a location that is flat to assist with drainage, receives sun

only part of the day, and is not exposed to a lot of wind, which can dry the pile out. The bin itself doesn’t have to be fancy, but make sure it gives you the ability to turn it over to help with the composting process. The University of Illinois Extension website has two great webpages on composting and the links to them are at the end of the article. Compost piles require a combination of both greens and browns, and as long as you are mowing your grass consider collecting up the clippings to get your compost pile started. Other things that can be added to the pile include fruit, fruit peals, crushed egg shells, garden debris, and straw just to name a few. The important thing is getting a blend of materials in to your compost pile. Then there is always the question of what shouldn’t I compost or what needs special handling. Things that you should NEVER put in a compost pile include: n Bones n Cat litter n Charcoal and briquettes n Cooked food waste n Dairy products

n Dishwater n Fatty, oily, greasy foods n Fish scraps n Meat n Glossy or colored papers n Peanut butter n Pet or human waste n Sludge/biosolids There are various things that can be added to a compost pile that need special handling. Examples include cardboard being finely shredded and thoroughly wet before adding to the pile to weeds only being added if no seed heads are present or if the there is, that the compost pile is considered a “hot” pile meaning that the temperature of the pile is 131-140 F as weed seeds can be hard to kill. For more information about getting started in composting visit the follow University of Illinois Extension websites or contact your local Extension office for additional information. Composting for the Homeowner - web.extension.illinois.edu/homecompost Composting in the Home Garden - extension.illinois. edu/compost

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Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner Thursday, Nov. 17 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 11 Dine-in or carry-out adult tickets

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Maps are available at the following participants The Kountry Store • Reading’s Shed & Log Cabin Bankhead’s Chocolates The Garden Gate •Bouqet Florist & Boutique Bowling Green Florist Bowling Green Pharmacy • Honeyshuck’s Prairie’s Edge Garden Center Heartstrings • Blackwell’s Cottage Spencer Creek Designed by Consign • Gypsy Saloon & Boutique S&P Crafts

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BARRY n Western PTO's Second Annual Holiday Bazaar, Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Western High School cafeteria. Vendors may set up their booth at 9 a.m. the day of the event in the cafeteria (west side of the school). For more information call 217-473-5474. n The remaining rehearsals for the Barry Community Chorus Christmas cantata will begin at 7 p.m., not 7:30, and last till 9 p.m. on Monday nights at the Barry United Methodist Church. DETROIT n “The Wanda Mountain Boys” concert will be hosted by the Detroit Christian Church, 400 Main Street, on Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m. Fellowship begins at 5:30 p.m. Handicapped accessible. For more info, call Steve Haskins at 217-891-7616. GRIGGSVILLE n The Griggsville United Methodist Women will hold their annual luncheon and bazaar on Friday, Nov. 18 at the church. Baked goods including pies, cookies, breads, tea rings, etc will be available for sale from 10a.m.-2 p.m. Lunch of homemade soups (chili, vegetable, loaded potato and broccoli cheese), sandwiches, desserts and beverages will be available from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Several musicians will provide music during lunch. Frozen unbaked individual ham loaves are available for sale by pre-order only. Please call Linda Patton, 8332685 to order. The Griggsville-Perry n Athletic Boosters will be hosting a New Year's Eve Dance at the Griggsville American Legion! A pork chop meal will be served from 6-8 p.m. The band, Vertigo, will play from 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. (21 & over only). Call Jill Kunzeman at 309-264-3785 to get your tickets! n The Griggsville Historical Society will meet Thursday, Nov 10 at 2 p.m. in the Griggsville United Methodist Church. Alice Cripe and Linda Patton will give the program on the history of the Methodist Church in Griggsville. Come view the beautiful stained glass windows and learn who donated them or who they were dedicated to. See the two large frames holding the photos of all the pastors since the mid 1800's. In addition there will be a variety of historic items for viewing including old church disciplines and hymnals and beautiful hand made Christmons made by ladies of the church in the 1970's. Please park in the lot on the west side of the church and enter through the back (kitchen) door. n Turkey Trek 5K walk to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Nov. 12 at the Western Illinois Fairgrounds. Participant check-in begins at 9 a.m. Walk start time is 10 a.m. 100% of money collected goes directly to St. Jude Midwest Affiliate in Peoria. Please register at www.5kwalk.com or call Jennifer Liehr at 217-242-3301. n Griggsville-Perry Schools Pancake Sausage Breakfast Saturday, Nov. 12 from 8-10 a.m. Join us at the GriggsvillePerry Christmas Kids Program. For questions please contact Jessica Bunch at (217) 833-2352 or bunchj@griggsvilleperry.org.

MILTON n Milton Christian Church is hosting a Thanksgiving Supper for the community. It will be at the church at 6 p.m. on Nov. 22. PEARL n Turkey Supper at the Pearl Community Center on Saturday, Nov. 12 beginning at 4 p.m. Menu: turkey and dressing, noodles, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, layered salad, dessert, coffee and tea. PERRY n All verterans are welcomed to be recognized during a veteran recognition at the Perry school gym on Nov. 10 at 9 a.m. Refreshments will be provided. PITTSFIELD n There will be a fish fry Nov. 10 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Pike County Senior Center, 220 W. Adams. Choice of buffalo or catfish, two sides, drink and dessert. Everyone is welcome. n The Pittsfield Garden Club will meet at the Red Dome Inn for lunch at noon on Friday, Nov. 11. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Food Pantry. There will be a short business meeting and election of officers for 2017. n The garden unit of HCE will meet at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at the Farm Bureau Building. For the craft project please bring a 5 X 7 picture frame and some (shirt size) white buttons, if you have them. n Pike County 4-H Federation Fundraiser Friday, Nov. 18 11 a.m.-3 p.m. In front of the Moose Lodge, 109 W. Washington St., Pittsfield. Menu: Pork burger sandwich or pork chop sandwich, chips and a drink. n Babysitting Clinic for ages 12 and up offered by University of Illinois Extension. Farm Bureau Hall, Friday, Nov. 11 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.. Youth need to bring a sack lunch. Designed to increase the skill and knowledge of youth in the care and safety of babies and small children. To register or for more information e-mail Dorothy at dwelbour@illinois.edu or call 217-285-5543. n The Alzheimer’s Association, Central Illinois Chapter is presenting “Caregiver Stress,” an educational program that will provide information to caregivers on coping with stress. This workshop will be held on Friday, Nov. 18, from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Findley Place Apartments – Community Room, located at 400 W. Jefferson St. in Pittsfield. This is a Caregiver Lunch N’ Learn program, lunch will be provided. A reservation is required by Wednesday, Nov. 16. For further information or to register, contact 217-228-1111. n Pittsfield Church of the Nazarene will serve as one of 4,500 U.S. locations collecting gift-filled shoeboxes for children living in poverty overseas through Operation Christmas Child. The collection center will be open from 4-7 p.m. Monday-Friday, Nov. 14-18; 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 19; noon-2 p.m. Sunday Nov. 20 and 9-11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 21. Additional collection centers are open throughout the state, including Jacksonville. For a complete list of drop-off locations, searchable by zip code, visit samaritanspurse.org/occ. For more information contact

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Devries at 217-723-4036. n Blessing Orthopedic Services in cooperation with Quincy Medical Group will present an arthritis seminar on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at noon at the Crossroads Center. n There will be a 241st Birthday party for the United States Marine Corps at Lindsay's Nov. 11 at 3 p.m. All Marines are invited to stop by. n Nancy Ross Chapter, NSDAR, would like to invite all veterans who have served that are from or are living in Pike County to a Veterans Salute to honor their service on Nov. 12 at the Pittsfield American Legion from 2-4 p.m. Special recognition will be given to World War II veterans. Main speaker will be General Wayne C. Temple, U.S. Army. General Temple served during World War II as a junior officer on General Eisenhowser’s staff. Temple was a member of the Army specialized training division and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. The 144th Army Bank, Illinois Army National Guard stationed at Camp Lincoln in Springfield, will present a concert to salute veterans. n The East Pike Fire Protection District Ladies Auxiliary is asking for support for the new firehouse. This project is self funded and being voluntarily built. The funds used to build this firehouse come from only tax dollars, generous donations and fundraisers supported by the community. Be a permanent part of the construction, by preserving your name, that of a loved one or Business with the purchase of a personalized brick paver to be placed in the sidewalk or around the flag pole of the new firehouse. To order a personalized brick paver contact Deb Moore at (217) 723-4228 or Mary Eustace at (217) 829-4016 or any Auxiliary member. ONGOING n Liberty Village Hawthorne Inn will be hosting Senior Bingo the third Wednesday of every month from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Snacks and prizes will be provided. Come join the fun at 610 Lowry St., Pittsfield. n Expect Extraordinary Community Gatherings are held every 4th Tuesday from 6-7 p.m. in the Findley Place Community Room, 400 W. Jefferson, Pittsfield. What if people with developmental disabilities lived, learned, worked, played and worshiped in all the regular places of our community? Join us to make it possible! People with developmental disabilities, their families and friends, caring neighbors, and all members of the community are invited. n Bright Star Methodist Cooperative Parish (Oxville, Florence, Detroit, Griggsville, Perry, New Salem and Baylis Methodist Churches) county wide Bible Study every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at Griggsille United Methodist Church and every Teusday evening at Perry United Methodist Church at 6:30 p.m. This is absolutely free and everyone in Pike County are welcome to attend. If you have questions, feel free to contact Pastor Dave at 217-833-2575 or 217-8332457.

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n The Bible studies for 2016 will be held every Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. at Perry UMC and every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at Griggsville UMC. n To learn more about the Catholic Church, Rev. Mark Schulte will be leading discussions covering the 10 Commandments, the Apostles Creed, The Sacraments, Prayer, Church History and Tradition every Monday evening at St. Mary's Parish Hall at 7 p.m. Members of all Faiths and Denominations are welcome to attend. n Free meals served every third Saturday of each month at the Pittsfield United Methodist Church from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Carryouts are available. n A non-denominational, Bible class meets for one hour on Tuesdays, 2:30 p.m., at the Findley Place Apartments, 400 W. Jefferson street. Dr. Calvin Warpula is leading a study of the book of Romans. Everyone is invited. n Southern Pike Youth for Jesus hosted by the Nebo Nazarene Church at the Nebo Gym. The church van will pick up every Wednesday at the Pearl Jiffi Stop at 6:15 p.m. Ages 6 and up are welcomed to join. Games, music, bible message and snacks will be included. For more information call (217) 440-3327. The van will return approximately around 8:15-8:30 p.m. n Liberty Village of Pittsfield Hawthorn Inn will be hosting Senior Bingo Day the third Wednesday of every month from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Snacks and prizes will be provided. n Senior Adult Bible Study meeting at McDonalds each Wednesday from 9-9:25 a.m. for coffee, snacks, and visiting. Bible study, led by David and Charlotte Hamilton is from 9:25-10 a.m. This is sponsored by Calvary Baptist Church. n Set Free is a non-traditional recovery program for adults (ages 18+), based on doing life together. Join us for Set Free every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Pittsfield Assembly of God. There is free childcare, from birth-6th grade. It's time to finally be Set Free. Learn more: Set Free Recovery Group on Facebook.com. n The Living Room is a ministry at Pittsfield Assembly of God that seeks to reach the people in the in between stage of life (After high school, but before midlife). Those who are finding a home and mate, establishing a family or circle of friends, and looking to get the dream job. The Living Room meets every first Friday at 6:30 p.m. at Pittsfield Assembly. For more information visit us at PittsfieldAssembly. com or call us (217) 285-4258. n The Pittsfield Masonic Lodge meets the second Monday of every month at the Masonic Lodge, 210 W. Fayette, Pittsfield. n Meals Plus for Seniors serves lunch at noon, Mon. through Fri. at Findley Place at 400 W. Jefferson St., Pittsfield, Il. 62363. Over 60, meals are based on donations. Under 60, the cost of the meal is $6. 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. Wednesday, November 9 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, iced oatmeal cake, juice. Thursday, November 10 Honey lemon baked chicken, au gratin potatoes, succotash, Watergate salad, dinner roll. Friday, November 11 Vegetable lasagna, Italian tossed salad, garlic bread, stuffed peach. Monday, November 14 Herb buttered tilapia, scalloped potatoes, lemon pepper asparagus, pear cobble, dinner roll. Tuesday, November 15 Pork tips in gravy, buttered egg noodles, steamed broccoli, oriental salad, mandarin oranges. Wednesday, November 16 Turkey and dressing/gravy, mashed potatoes with gravy, green bean casserole, cranberry relish, apple pie, dinner roll.

OUT-OF-COUNTY n Christmas in the Country at The Farm in Winchester on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 10 a.m.4 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 13 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

n Bluffs American Legion Chicken and Fish Dinner on Wednesday, Nov. 9 from 5-7 p.m. Menu also includes mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, corn, slaw, dessert and drink. Carry out available.

n The First Christian Church, 117 West Washington Mt. Sterling, will feature the group Two By Two Sunday November 13 at 6 p.m. as part of their monthly concert series. Prior to the concert starting at 4:30 p.m. and ending at 5:45 p.m., the Outreach ministry of the church will have a Ham and Bean Supper. For more information call First Christian Church at 217-773-3247 or email pastor@stevesurratt.com.

n The First Christian Church will honor our veterans in a special service on Sunday, Nov. 13 at the 10 a.m. worship service. Special guest and speaker for the day will be veteran Mike Boylen. The Church would like to invite all veterans and the community to come and worship. Refreshments will be served during a social hour following the worship. The First Christian Church is located at 117 West Washington, Mt. Sterling. For more information call the church at 217-773-3247 or email pastor@fccmtsterling. com

n John Wood Community College will hold an Associate Faculty Job Fair Saturday, Nov. 19, from 9-11 a.m. in the lower level of the College’s Paul Heath Community Education and Fine Arts Center at 48th and Harrison in Quincy.

n The Goulds of Joplin, MO will be returning to the tri-state area to present a gospel concert at Madison Park Christian Church on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. The Goulds are a father/ daughter trio which appeals to audiences of all ages with their energetic and youthful style of southern gospel music. The concert is open to the public; an offering will be accepted to support their ministry. The church is located at 4700 Broadway in Quincy. For more information, go to Quincy Area Southern Gospel Fans on facebook, or call 217-885-3901.

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U.S Rep. Darin LaHood, right, R-Peoria, representing Illinois’s 18th Congressional District, paid a brief visit to Pike Press while passing through Pittsfield Oct. 31. Pike County State’s Attorney Zack Boren, center, a Republican who ran for re-election in yesterday’s election, accompanied LaHood on his visit. To his left is Pike Press publisher and editor Julie Boren.

Rotary features Lincoln Library & Museum Pittsfield Rotarian Jessica Borrowman introduced the Nov. 2program, David Bourland, director at the Abraham Lincoln Museum and Library in Springfield since July 2015, where he concentrates on non-Lincoln items within the museum. Previously he was the curator at the Governor’s Mansion for 38 years. The library currently has 15 million books and manuscripts and 150,000 Lincoln sign items. The museum holds some items that have never been displayed until now. There is an Illinois Gallery within the Museum. The current exhibit is titled Rare & Rarely Seen. Items on display include a 2013 Chicago Blackhawks Jersey among many other rare items. Bourland is currently working on the next exhibit in this area which will be fun for kids and adults of all ages. The exhibit will be titled “A State Divided the Rivalry.” The exhibit will open on March 24, 2017, and will be open until the end of 2017. The exhibit will display the history of the Cardinals/Cubs rivalry. Dave promises the exhibit will be fair. Bourland is working on finding 75 current or former major league baseball players within a 75 mile radius of the museum. Topps Baseball cards has agreed to scan the

THANK YOU We would like to thank our family and friends for your acts of kindness after Marcel Moore’s passing. Thank you for all of the calls, texts, cards, flowers, food, memorials, and prayers given during our darkest hours. Thank you to Dr. Calvin Warpula for the comforting words spoken at the service and to AirmanHires Funeral Chapel for guiding us through this difficult time. Thank you to the Perry Methodist Church for providing sandwiches and desserts after the service. And a special thank you to the employees of Griggsville Estates and Eastside Health and Rehab Center for the love and care you gave mom (grandma) over the past 19 months. God bless you all. Veda, Rob, and Bailey Powers Sheila, Mike, and McKenzie Vose Connie, Alvin, Megan, and Derek Boone Jessica and Wayne Strang

APOLOGY I want to apologize to all the people who have been hurt because of my disobedience to my precious Saviour and my Heavenly Father. I know He loves me and I should have obeyed Him.

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David Bourland, right, director at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, gave the program at the Pittsfield Rotary Club’s weekly meeting Wednesday, Nov. 2. To his left is Barb McTucker, Pittsfield Rotary president.

front & back of these players cards for the display. Sports writers from the players’ home town will write stories about the display. Dave also hopes to get a couple former Cardinals and Cubs players to speak at the museum later in the year. The exhibit will be advertised at baseball games where the two teams play each other. A sample of unique items at the museum is Lincoln’s top hat, an axe and the Get-

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tysburg Address. Last year the museum received its four millionth visitor. The museum averages about 350,000 – 400,000 visitors each year.

I especially want to apologize to Wayne Walbring and his family. It was my fault. God loves them and wants them to be happy, too. I pray God will give them special blessings because of the hurts I have caused. I apologize to my beloved Church of the Nazarene also and those of them who have been hurt. They were more patient with me than I deserve. I want to thank anyone who prayed for me. It has been a very painful journey. God Bless Everyone Judith Borrowman P.S. I also want everyone to know that I consider my mother-in-law, Myrtle Borrowman, to have been a Godly woman.

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Arends-Awe expanding shop in Perry FS and Farm Bureau promote

By NIKKI LIEHR Pike Press Arends-Awe Inc., with locations in both Riggston and Perry, is nearing completion on its workshop at the Perry location. The 82’x100’ building will not only give more room for the technicians to repair equipment but the new expansion will also house a 5 ton, 80 foot crane. With the building boasting a 30 foot eave height, it will give the crane enough hook height to raise components up and out of equipment. The crane, which is remote controlled by a technician, will allow for cab, engine and transmission removal. The new addition will add to the overall safety of the employees and cut down service times billed to customers. Farm equipment seems to get larger ever year and with the crane, what used to take the help of two other technicians on hoists and forklifts, can now be done with one technician more safely. “The service area assigned by John Deere for our Perry location warrants and deserves this investment,” says Doug Awe, owner. “This is a longterm investment and it will benefit the customers by

4Rs of nutrient management

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Doug Awe, left, and Marsha Awe broke ground recently on a new 82’x100’ expansion to their existing workshop in Perry.

improving repair times as equipment grows larger. It will also aid in employee recruitment in the future.” KC Construction of Carthage is the general contractor for the project and Peters Heating and Air Conditioning of Pittsfield will install heat-

ing tubes in the concrete floor using natural gas heat units. This is the first major upgrade to the Perry facility since 1980 when the dealership was moved from downtown Perry to its current 10-acre location east of Hwy. 107.

By JUSTIN A. COBB Pike Press Prarieland FS and the Pike and Scott county farm bureaus have launched a partnership to help promote the “4Rs” of good nutrient management practices, according to a Friday morning Farm Bureau press release. “The 4Rs are a mantra for nutrient stewardship,” Blake Roderick, executive director of the two county farm bureaus, said by phone Thursday afternoon. The 4R approach to nutrient stewardship stresses use of the “right amount” of the “right product” in the “right place” and “right time” in applying nitrogen, manure, and other nutrient inputs, according to the press release. As component of the voluntary, statewide Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy launched in fall of 2015 and aimed toward reducing nutrient pollution in the Gulf

of Mexico by 45 percent, the goal of the 4R approach is to keep nutrients in the ground and minimize their loss from the soil through runoff. “As farmers, we’re committed to being good stewards of the air, land, and water,” David Gay, Pike County Farm Bureau president, said,

“The 4Rs are a mantra for nutrient stewardship.”

Blake Roderick Executive director, Pike County Farm Bureau as quoted in the press release. “This partnership will continue to bring added awareness to modern practices and show benefits that can be utilized in farming operations.” “The 4R method of looking at fertilizer use is a great guide to make

sure our crops use only what they need to produce feed, food, and fuel for the world,” Wayne Brown, Scott County Farm Bureau president, said, as quoted in the press release. The partnership between the Farm Bureau and FS is the local component of “4R4U,” a statewide collaboration between Illinois Farm Bureau and Growmark involving a field demonstration program to help educate farmers and others by illustrating the application of the 4Rs, according to the press release. “We are committed to working with farmers on sustainable best management practices and the Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy,” Keith Hufendick, Prairieland FS CEO, said, as quoted in the press release. “This collaboration will utilize many assets to provide local information from 4R stewardship practices to maximize input utilization.”

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Doug and Marsh Awe stand next to the 5-ton crane that will be installed at the top of the new addition. Remote controlled, this crane will allow for cab, engine and transmission removal more safely.

In terms of wettest weather in the world, two areas of India take the cake. Cherrapunji and Meghalaya, India receive on average 1,270 centimeters, or 496 inches, of rain each year. That's about 41 feet of rain, making these regions the wettest places on Earth. In the United States, the Hawaiian island of Kaua'i, particularly Mount Waialeale on the island, receives the most rain per year at roughly 460 inches. Kaua'i is known as "The Garden

Island" for its lush vegetation. Waialeale means "overflowing water" in Hawaiian, which is apt for the amount of rain the region receives. While Mount Waialeale is the most rainsoaked place in the United States, several other areas receive plenty of rain as well. n Little Port Walter, Alaska: This area on Baranof Island in America's largest state annually receives about 225 inches of rainfall. n Quinault Ranger Sta-

tion, Washington: Located in a temperate rainforest, this spot receives an average of 137 inches of rainfall a year. n Valsetz, Oregon: Though this town's industry shut down when the Boise Cascade Company closed timber operations in the area, it still gets 128 inches of rain each year. n Honeydew, California: A small town in Northern California, Honeydew gets about 104 inches of rain per year.

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Eli Ten Eyck places 11th at IHSA 1A State Cross Country Championship By Steven Spencer and Jacob Bradshaw Pike Press Last year Eli Ten Eyck finished his cross country season unexpectedly for Pittsfield High School. After an ankle injury kept him from making it to state, he made it his top priority to ensure that he would be there year. Thats exactly what he’s done. Although he is coming back this season from an injury, Ten Eyck is not letting it effect anything this year. “At the end of the season he had a stress fracture that kept him from state last year,” PHS Coach Adam Singler said, “He was in a walking boot for about a week.” Singler said Ten Eyck came back this year with certain goals and expectations for himself. Several of his goals he already surpassed. “He started off really well after being hurt last year,” Singler said, “One of his goals was to win four meets and he won five.” The drive that got Ten Eyck back on the course is the same drive thats pushing him accomplish all he has set out for this season. “He always wants to do well,” Coach Singler said, “Eli is a competitor. He wants to be top runner and he wants to beat his 15 minute times.” He beat his personal record at the Carlinville Invite with a time of 15 minutes and 10 seconds for the 3 mile run. “He started out wanting to run faster than 15:20 and he got 15:10,” Singler said. Now Ten Eyck is running with the sixth fastest time for the 1A division. Something that couldn’t have been done in a walking boot. This year he placed first in several races. Ten Eyck won first in the three mile race at the Rochester Invitational, Quincy Notre Dame Running Raider Invite, Macomb Invitational, Liberty Invitational and the Carlinville Invite. “He wanted to be one of the top 15 runners. Now he has the sixth fastes time in our division. He wants to make it to the top five or three,” Coach Singler said. This past Saturday Ten Eyck made it to the state tournament that his injury kept him from last year. He placed 11th, out of more than 200

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Eli Ten Eyck with Coach Adam Singler.

runners, in the three mile at the IHSA 1A State Cross Country Championship. “State was an amazing experience. Last year it really hurt to miss out after so much work, so this year was to make up for that,” Ten Eyck explained, “Before the race, Coach Singler and I prayed together and then he told me that he knew I had it in me for a good finish, but that I just had to go all out for it. From the start of the race on, the intensity level was extremely high compared to other races I’ve participated in. There were countless amounts of screaming fans that it was hard to even think straight. When seeing the finish line about 300 meters away and all of those fans, it was probably the best moments of life.” Singler said Ten Eyck is one of only four students to get all state at Pittsfield High School. Its been over 30 years since the boys team has had such a success. “In the 78 season we had a guy win first place in 1A. Eli is the only other Pittsfield guy to finish in the top 25,” Singler said. It was a fantastic cross country season, for both Ten Eyck and the team. They truly lived up to their high expectations. Placing 11th his junior year has given Ten Eyck bigger goals and high expectations for himself next year. “This has been a really good year for Eli,” Singler said, “He works really hard at everything he does and he still has another year to improve on his placing. I know he would like to beat the school record of 14:53.” “Crossing that finish line made me feel amazing, especially after all of the hard work I have put in. I am proud of our team and I’m glad to finish strong for our team. It

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The annual end-of-season awards banquet for football was held at Crossroads Friday Nov. 4 with approximately 160 in attendance. Winners of award were front row, left to right, Derek Neupauer, defensive back of the year and team captain; Jack Palmer - most improved; Nic McConnell - Saukee Pride; Austin Motley - offensive player of the year and team captain; and Cody Guthrie - back of the year. Back row, Trenton Ruddy - defensive player of the year; Jonathon Rumple - Max Zumwalt Award and defensive lineman of the year; Noah Mendenhall - Burdette Zumwalt Award and team captain; Chase Howland offensive lineman of the year and team captain; Coach Curt Simonson; James Gwartney - special teams player of the year; Korbyn Personett - most valuable player.

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Ten Eyck at Saturday’s IHSA State Cross Country Championship.

will be nice for a break and then it’s on to track,” Ten Eyck said. (More sports on page D3.)

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Saukee golfers were honored recently at a banquet and awards dinner at the Methodist Church in Pittsfield. This year’s recipient of the Clay L. Irick Memorial Award for PHS golfer with the lowest scoring average was Lauren Hawley and Ross Davidsmeyer was presented with the team-elected Donald R. Zimmerman Memorial Award for PHS golf leadership/captain. Golfers honored were, front row, left to right, Kara Williams, Ariana White, Chandler Hayden, Lauren Hawley, Ali Moffit, Gabi Fish. Back row, Ross Davidsmeyer, J.D. Gresham, Nick Reel, Jacob Bradshaw, Isaac Amann, Collin Meleski, Lance Pitchford, Hayden Gresham.

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PHHS names first quarter honor roll By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Pleasant Hill High School has named the academic honor roll for the first quarter. Those named to the prestigious lists include: All As - Jasmine Barnes, Kaylee Bolton, Brennan McEwen, Carly McGlynn, Faith Capps, Delaney McEwen, Lilly Pepper, Kaylee Smith, Hannah Cox, Derek Dolbeare, Rebecca Giles All As and Bs - Sydney Clendenny, Joe Lamberson, Samuel Shonhart, Brianna

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Stauffer, Geoffery Giles, Heidi Stauffer, Katie Stauffer, Alexis White, Hanna Allen, Deme Batchelor, Nick Black, Dalton Crane, Emily Hall, Allyson Minor, Aminah Al-Rawas, Lauren Hill, Izic Rogers, Daniel White B Average or above Gavin Anderson, Tristan Coy, Emma Dolbeare, Neali Little, Heather Renfrow, Cade Riddle, Kodiak Rogers, Derrick Henderson, Samantha Renfrow, Isaiha Rogers, Makayla Leverich, Ethan Wheelan, Keely Collard, Mellisa Watts, Carley White.

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Lambda Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma awarded a scholarship to Kirsten Parker of Mount Sterling, who is studying Education at Western Illinois University. Lambda Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma representative Louise Huseman, left, presents the scholarship to Parker. The Delta Kappa Gamma Chapter meeting was hosted at Kathleen Dunn’s home in Pittsfield. Carolyn Barber is the communications/publicity chairman of the sorority.

Adams County 10 acres +/- Richfield TWP. Located minutes from Barry on blacktop. Would make a great building site. Adams County 72 acres +/- Northeast TWP. Nice investment farm with 50 acres tillable earning $16,000 per year. PRICE REDUCED - Calhoun County 390 acres +/Hardin TWP. Huge hunting farm with 70 acres tillable, secluded on dead end road with older home and outbuildings. Calhoun County 310 acres +/- Hardin TWP. Huge hunting farm with 55 acres tillable and the balance in timber located at the end of a dead end road. Calhoun County 80 acres +/- Hardin TWP. Excellent hunting farm with 15 acres tillable. Calhoun County 38 acres +/- Crater TWP. Nice farm with 2 acres tillable and 45 acres timber with Crawford Creek running through it. PRICE REDUCED - Pike County 172 acres +/Martinsburg TWP. Awesome hunting farm with cabin, lake and 50 acres tillable. Pike County 166 acres +/- Spring Creek TWP. Big timber hunting farm with 3BR ranch home. Pike County 120 acres +/- Hadley TWP. Fantastic 120 acre investment farm with 114 tillable acres with the remaining 6 acres in timber. Pike County 100 acres +/- Pleasant Vale TWP. Great hunting farm that has been in the same family for over a

faction indicator measures. HHCAHPS Honors recipients include those agencies scoring above the national average on at least 85 percent, or 17, of the evaluated questions. The HHCAHPS Honors recipients are recognized as being proactive Home Health agencies that improve the patient experience and as a result, are demonstrating high quality care to patients and referral partners. This award provides public recognition for all the Home Health Staff providing excellent patient care through the Pike County Health Department, Home Health Program. Staff includes: Cindy Hess, RN, Home Health supervisor; visiting nurses Jo Ann Smith, Alisha McAllister, Robin Wainman, Megan Shaw, and Tammy Gilbert; physical therapist Mindy Gunterman; Home Health aides Susan Van Strein and Barb Brown; and billing staff Tammy DeWitt and Ann Harshman. For more information about the Home Health Program through Pike County Health Department, please call 217-285-4407 or visit our website at pikecoilhealth.org.

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century! Pike County 94 acres +/- Pleasant Vale TWP. Big timber hunting farm sitting on the Mississippi River bluffs with 3BR 2BA brick home. Pike County 90 acres +/- Pleasant Vale TWP. Big timber hunting farm sitting on the Mississippi River bluffs. PRICE REDUCED - Pike County 79 acres +/- Derry TWP. Awesome hunting property on Dutch Creek with nice mix of timber and CRP with small cabin. PRICE REDUCED - Pike County 54.93 acres +/- New Salem TWP. Secluded hunting farm located at the end of a dead end road surrounded by big timber with a major creek. Pike County 40 acres +/- New Salem TWP. Nice hunting property with big timber, creek and 7 acres CRP. Pike County 15 acres +/- Montezuma TWP. Awesome hunting farm with spring fed creek and 2BR cabin. SALE PENDING - Pike County 4 acres +/- Spring Creek TWP. Secluded piece of property with hunting and tillable. SALE PENDING - Pike County 287 acres +/- Spring Creek TWP. Excellent hunting farm with 120 acres tillable and secluded location. SOLD - PRICE REDUCED - Pike County 80 acres +/- Perry TWP. Secluded hunting property with 40 prime tillable acres, lays along a major creek. Motivated Seller!!

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Health department Home Health Program receives national award The Pike County Health Department (PCHD) Home Health Program has been named a 2016 HHCAHPS Honors recipient. HHCAHPS Honors is a landmark compilation of home health agencies providing the best patient experience. HHCAHPS stands for a patient satisfaction survey called “Home Health Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems.” These patient satisfaction surveys are a requirement of Medicare regulations. The surveys must be conducted by a thirdparty vendor to assure accurate results. PCHD contracts with survey vendor, Deyta Analytics, which is a division of HEALTHCAREfirst. This annual review of survey data recognizes agencies that continuously provide quality care as measured from the patient’s point of view. Survey results from more than 1,200 partnering home health agencies across the United States, were analyzed by Deyta during the evaluation period of April 2015 through March 2016. The HHCAHPS Honors recipients were identified by evaluating their performance on a set of nineteen satis-

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510 W. Adams Pittsfield $12,500

220 W. Jefferson Pittsfield $12,500

1260 Mason Barry $42,000

180 Washington Ct. Pittsfield $54,500

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401 Mill St. Chambersburg $79,900

515 E. Bridge St. Nebo $63,000

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145 E. Mechanic St. New Canton $82,000

419 N. Jackson Pittsfield $92,500

355 Curtis Pittsfield $96,000

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711 S. Memorial Pittsfield $96,500

48186 166th Ave. Pearl $99,000

23841 295th Ave. Barry $110,000

403 S. Memorial St. Pittsfield $114,500

326 S. Jackson Pittsfield $136,000

3A Dove Lane Pittsfield $142,000

248 Tucker St. Milton $168,500

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101 Lashmett Lane Pittsfield

16777 340th St. Pleasant Hill $250,000

2 Quail Ridge Dr. Pittsfield $265,000

13581 County Hwy. 11 Pleasant Hill $285,000

NEW LISTING - Pittsfield - 617 S. Memorial - Beautiful 3BR 2BA ranch home totally updated with full basement sitting on 2 lots. $100’s. Barry - 130 Bainbridge - Completely remodeled 3BR 1BA home with almost everything new! Great starter home with no updates required!! Cheaper than rent! $50’s. Barry - 1201 Rodgers St. - 2BR 1BA home with 1.5 car attached garage sitting on a large lot with a beautiful yard in a great location. $100’s. Barry - 1211 Rodgers St. - 4BR 3BA home with 21 ft. pool with deck and 30’ x 40’ shed sitting on 1acre +/-. Very motivated Seller – will not refuse any reasonable offers!!!$200’s. PRICE REDUCED - Baylis - 210 S. Main - 4BR home with detached 1car garage sitting on 2 lots. Home needs some TLC and is sold “as is.” $10’s. Griggsville - 107 N. Union - Great storage or building site on a nice lot behind Jiffi Stop with privacy fence and 2 car garage with concrete floor and city water. PRICE REDUCED - Griggsville - 215 N. Union St. - Large 4BR 2BA house with many updates. Would make a great family home. $70’s. Hamburg - 407 Water St. - Old Post Office transformed into two workshops with a scenic view of the Mississippi River with separate 23 ft. riverfront lot included. New Salem - 500 Griggsville Rd. - 2BR home with machine shed and small pond sitting on 3 acres on the edge of town. $40’s. PRICE REDUCED - Perry - 36282 400th Lane - 3BR brick country ranch home 2 miles West of Perry with many updates sitting on 1.89 acres. Motivated Seller! $80’s. Pittsfield - 10 Douglas Dr. - A must see 6 yr. old. ranch home with up to 6 bedrooms, full finished basement with walk-out, and beautiful in-ground pool, all sitting on 4.5 acres. $300’s. Pittsfield - #3 Hope Ave. - Very nice maintenance free 2BR duplex that is handicapped accessible close to town. $100’s. Pittsfield - 211 W. Perry St. - Beautiful 3-4BR 2,200 sq. ft. home with many updates and fenced-in back yard. $100’s. Pittsfield - 536 N. Memorial - Affordable 3BR 1BA home with updated high efficiency heating and cooling. $80’s. 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! $60’s. PRICE REDUCED - Pittsfield - 218 W. North St. - 2BR 1BA home with nice fenced in yard and 1 car attached garage. Priced to sell!!! $50’s. PRICE REDUCED - Pittsfield - 640 W. Jefferson - Extra nice remodeled 1BR home. Live cheaper than renting. All appliances included. Motivate Sellers!! $40’s. Pittsfield - 519 S. Memorial - Nice 2BR bungalow with maintenance free exterior. Move-in ready!! $30’s. Pittsfield - 830 N. Orchard - Nice home building site that consists of 2 80’ x 160’ lots . Pittsfield - Corner of N. Orchard and Oklahoma - 4 mobile home lots, three of which are rented. Call office for details! Pleasant Hill - Deer Ridge Estates - Large building lot with City sewer and water available. Pleasant Hill - 13290 Hwy. 96 - Nice 3BR home with 2 car attached garage and detached garage with workshop on the edge of town with many updates. $60’s. SALE PENDING - Pittsfield - 1217 Sunset Dr.-Many many updates, including new fireplace, roof, heating and cooling, etc., makes this 3BR ranch home a very desirable property! $100’s. SALE PENDING - Nebo - 13192 Co. Hwy. 7-Nice 3BR 2BA home with new heating and cooling on 1.5 lots. $60’s. SALE PENDING - Kinderhook - 28940 St. Hwy. 96 - 2BR home with screened-in porch and some remodeling on large lot in a rural setting. $60’s. SOLD - Pittsfield - 718 W. Grant St. - Affordable 3BR home on nice shaded lot in nice location. $50’s. SOLD - Pittsfield - 127 N. Madison- Nice commercial property in downtown business district. SOLD - Calhoun County 6 acres +/- Kampsville TWP. Nice building site with small creek and fruit trees. In cooperation with Property Professionals of Illinois.

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Scranton refiles suit against El Dara By JUSTIN A. COBB Pike Press El Dara resident and timber company owner Cecil Scranton has refiled his suit against the village of El Dara to block an ordinance he says is an attempt to force his business from the village. In his new petition, filed Oct. 31 in Pike County Circuit Court through his attorney, Jesse Gilsdorf of Mount Sterling, Scranton reiterates his argument that logging is a form of agriculture, this time augmenting his argu-

ment by citing a June 2 General Information Letter (GIL) from the Illinois Department of Agriculture. “Off-road equipment used primarily in forestry harvesting and timber operations can qualify for the exemption afforded farm machinery and equipment used primarily in production agriculture, or in State or Federal agriculture programs,” the GIL reads, as quoted in the petition. Scranton’s original complaint, filed in June, supported its argument logging constitutes a form of agriculture by

citing an Illinois Supreme Court decision from 1926, which opposing counsel, John Coonrod of Coonrod Law Office in Winchester, representing the village, argued was overly broad in an Oct. 5 hearing in which Scranton’s original complaint was dismissed. The other major change in the new filing is a new argument that village president’s veto of the ordinance being challenged, a nuisance ordinance originally passed by the village board in April, had not been legally overridden. The new filing cites

a section of the Illinois Municipal Code requiring “at least the same number of aldermen be present as when the original vote was taken,” the petition reads, although that section refers to a special meeting as opposed to a regular meeting. It also argues a vote to override the veto should have taken place at the next regular monthly meeting following the veto. No new hearing date has been set in this case as of Tuesday morning before going to press.

Traffic SPEEDING VIOLATIONS ($120 total unless otherwise posted) Christina M. Beaver, Pleasant Hill, DOB 2/10/1965, 26-34 mph over limit, $437 fine, six months supervision. Cody Raymond Bowen, Rockport, DOB 10/21/1998, 15-20 mph above limit, $352 fine, three months supervision. John Dustin Galbreath, Barry, DOB 4/17/1993, 11-14 mph above limit. Joshua Lee Kelly, Pleasant Hill, DOB 1/2/1990, 15-20 mph above limit, $383 fine. Terra M. McKinnon, Pleasant Hill, DOB 1/18/1977, 15-20 mph above limit. John R. McNay, New Canton, DOB 9/13/1983, 15-20 mph above limit, $352 fine, three months supervision.

Dustin A. Sanders, Pittsfield, DOB 7/8/1991, 21-25 mph above limit, $377 fine, four months supervision. Austin Joel Shaw, Griggsville, DOB 3/6/1992, 15-20 mph above limit, $352 fine, three months supervision. Aubrey Brooklyn Zumwalt, Pittsfield, DOB 5/8/1998, 21-25 mph above limit, $140 fine. SEATBELT VIOLATIONS ($60 total unless otherwise posted) Marvin H. Dejaynes, Baylis, DOB 6/4/1941, driver. James L. Gilbert, Pleasant Hill, DOB 1/6/1967, driver. Austin Joel Shaw, Griggsville, driver, $62. Cody E. Thomas, Barry, DOB 3/24/1997, driver.

MISCELLAENOUS VIOLATIONS Cory D. Howland, Nebo, DOB 11/29/1983, driving on suspended license, $1,124 fine, 24 months probation, six days in jail, three days credit for time served. Joshua Lee Kelly, Pleasant Hill, DOB 1/2/1990, driving on suspended license, $1,002 fine, 24 months conditional discharge, 30 days in jail, two days credit for time served. April D. Kimber, Milton, DOB 9/4/1985, operating uninsured motor vehicle, $437 fine, six months supervision. Brandy M. Wallace, Griggsville, DOB 4/7/1989, expired registration, $383 fine.

Pike County Health Department October food inspections

Sanitation score 100 (no violations) Buckeye Creek Outfitters, 33529 220th St., Pittsfield Illinois Xtreme Whitetails, 38841 State Highway 104, Baylis Meals Plus for Seniors, 400 W. Jefferson St., Pittsfield Pleasant Hill High School, 501 E. Quincy St., Pleasant Hill Sass Bakery, 1130 Decatur St., Barry Sanitation score 99 Barry Community Care Center, 1313 Pratt St., Barry n Non-food contact surfaces need cleaning (1 point) Buck Chasers, 34492 400th St., Griggsville n Need thermometers in coolers (1 point) South Grade School, 655 Clarksville Rd., Pittsfield n Need thermometers in coolers (1 point) Sanitation score 98 County Market Express, 920 W. Washington St., Pittsfield n Food in cooler not labeled (1 point) n Non-food contact surfaces need cleaning (1 point) Pleasant Hill Grade School, 501 E. Quincy St., Pleasant Hill n Bathroom trash can needs lid (2 points) Sanitation score 95 Doris Diner, 110 N. Main St., New Canton n Raw meat stored above ready-toeat foods (4 points, corrected) n Non-food contact surfaces need cleaning (1 point)

Sanitation score 96 Griggsville Estates, 201 S. Oak St., Griggsville n Thaw food in refrigerator (2 points) n Proper timing and documentation of food cooling needed (1 point) n Seal cabinet doors to cleanable standard (1 point) Pikeland Community School, 601 Piper Lane, Pittsfield n Chlorine sanitizer concentration too low (4 points, corrected) Sanitation score 94 County Market Deli, 825 W. Washington St., Pittsfield n Label discard cart and process as required (2 points) n Handsink not stocked, equipped, and ready to use (2 points) n Label time and temperature of food to be chilled for re-serve (1 point) n Maintain floor in clean condition (1 point) Sanitation score 93 Pike County Senior Center, 220 W. Adams St., Pittsfield n Wash hands before putting on gloves (5 points, corrected) n Food preparation in three-compartment sink (2 points) Save-A-Lot, 1312 W. Washington St., Pittsfield n Raw meat stored above ready-toeat foods (4 points) n Bathroom trash can needs lid (2 points) n Non-food contact surfaces need cleaning (1 point) Sanitation score 91 Bainbridge Street Café, 768 Bainbridge St., Barry n Improper handwashing and acces-

sibility to sink (5 points, corrected at recheck) n Need thermometers in coolers (1 point, corrected at recheck) n Scoops stored improperly (1 point, corrected at recheck) n Non-food contact surfaces need cleaning (1 point) n Silverware stored improperly (1 point) Sanitation score 90 Mangley’s, P.O. Box 248, Milton n Door not sealed or closed (4 points, corrected) n Foods uncovered (2 points) n Need thermometer in freezer (1 point) n Food handlers must wear hair restraints (1 point) n Equipment stored on floor (1 point) n Non-food contact surfaces need cleaning (1 point) Sanitation score 86 Pizza Hut, 1309 W. Washington St., Pittsfield n Improper handwashing (5 points) n Food stored uncovered and on floor (2 points) n No soap in bathroom or paper towels at handsink (2 points) n Food contact surfaces need cleaning (2 points) n Food in cooler not labeled (1 point) n Need thermometers in coolers (1 point) n Food utensils improperly stored (1 point) n Non-food contact surfaces need cleaning (1 point) n Maintain floor in clean condition (1 point)

Dispositions FELONY Cory D. Howland, Nebo, DOB 11/29/1983, methamphetamine delivery less than five grams, nolle prosequi; unlawful possession of methamphetamine less than five grams, $3,602 fine, 30 months probation, six days in jail, three days credit for time served.

MISDEMEANOR Preston J. Blacketer, New Salem, DOB 8/11/1963, battery causing bodily harm, nolle prosequi. Cory D. Howland, Nebo, DOB 11/29/1983, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, nolle prosequi. CONSERVATION Benjamin F. Daniels, Pleasant

Hill, DOB 10/29/1950, failure to keep record of catch, $120 fine. Joe W. Daniels, Pleasant Hill, DOB 11/9/1975, failure to keep record of catch, $120 fine. Amanda L. Rogers, Pleasant Hill, DOB 3/25/1981, failure to keep record of catch, $120 fine.

NOTICE Notice is hereby given by the Commissioners of the Sny Island Levee Drainage District pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 70 ILCS 605/412, Illinois Compiled Statutes, that the Annual Meeting of the District will be held on Monday, November 21, 2016 at 9:00 A.M. at the New Canton Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, West Palmyra Street, New Canton, Illinois. Dan Lundberg Secretary 11.9.16

Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week Pike County Sheriff ’s Department is seeking information on a hit and run accident located on County Highway 11 just south of Martinsburg on Nov. 3 at approximately 6 p.m. A white pickup struck a horse and buggy and fled the scene of the personal injury accident.

If you have any information on this or any other crimes taking place in Pike County, call Crime Stoppers at 217-285-1500. Callers will not be asked to identify themselves, and if information provided leads to an arrest, you will be eligible for up to a $1,000 cash reward. 11.2.16

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS Estate of Mary L. Bradshaw, Deceased. IN PROBATE DOCKET NO. 16-P-55 CLAIM NOTICE - INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION Notice is given of the death of Mary L. Bradshaw of the City of Pittsfield, State of Illinois. Letters of office were issued on October 18, 2016, to Samuel S. Bradshaw, 42240 Co. Hwy 2, Griggsville, IL 62340 and James W. Bradshaw, 511 Liberty, Pittsfield, IL 62363, whose attorney is Lewis & Longlett, LLC, 435 Hampshire Street, Quincy, Illinois. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (Ill. Comp. Stat. ch. 755, par 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at the Adams County Courthouse, 521 Vermont Street, Quincy, Illinois, or with the representative, or both, on or before May 15, 2017, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. Samuel S. Bradshaw and James W. Bradshaw Independent Co-Executors John R. Longlett Lewis & Longlett, LLC Attorneys for Independent CoExecutors 435 Hampshire Street Quincy, IL 62301 Telephone: 217-224-1240 10.26.16, 11.2.16, 11.9.16

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IF YOU need parts for mowers and tillers, Dorsey's Hardware and Western Auto has a large selection of belts and parts and service. New equipment sales available. Winchester. Call 217-742-9241. SELLBEST, 101 W. Quincy St., Griggsville. Quality Used Furniture & Appliances- Washers, Dryers, Freezers, Fridges, Microwave, Electric Stoves, Twin, Full, Queen Beds, New Mattress Sets, Bedroom Furniture, Tables & Chairs, Upholstered Furniture, Tools. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed for lunch 12-1 p.m. Or by appointment. Call 217-242-2252. TFN

TWO BEDROOM, one bath house in Pittsfield. $500 deposit, $500 rent per month. Pets $100 extra, needs approval. Call Leighanne at 618-259-1030. 11.23.16 1990 PRESTIGE double wide mobile home, 22x40. 3 BR, 2 BA. Call 217-3702629. TFN 2 BEDROOM home for rent. No smoking, no pets, security deposit required. 217285-4502. TFN 2 BEDROOM apartment for rent. No smoking. No pets. Security deposit required. 217-285-4502. TFN ONE BEDROOM apartment for rent. No pets, no smoking, security deposit required. Call 217-285-4502.

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300 FARM MARKET WANTED. LONG term lease on 30 acres, more or less, must be all tillable. Call 217-370-0116. 11.23.16 5TH GENERATION family farmer looking to expand grain operation. Wanting to rent tillable acres or would consider retiring farmer buyout. Call anytime 217248-6391. 11.9.16

400D FOR RENT Pike County TWO BEDROOM apartment for rent in Pittsfield. No pets. Call 309-2304308. 11.23.16 NEED EXTRA cash? Sell your used items in The People's Marketplace Classifieds. One phone call puts your ad in six newspapers....a total circulation of almost 22,000 readers!

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HELP WANTED PACT Head Start is seeking substitutes for the positions of Teacher, Teacher’s Aide, Cook, Bus Driver, and Bus Monitor for the Pittsfield Center. Must be at least 19, have a high school diploma or GED, and meet DCFS qualifications. Call Megan Evans at 217-285-2234 for more information. EOE 11.9.16 HELP WANTED PACT Head Start is seeking applicants for Head Start Center-Based Teacher for the Pittsfield Center. Must have AA degree or higher in ECE or Child Development. Rate of pay $12.57-$13.43 per hour based upon education level. Mail, FAX, or email resume & transcripts to Sheila Vose c/o PACT, P.O. Box 231, Mt. Sterling, IL 62353. FAX: 217-773-3906. E-mail: svose@pactheadstart.com. EOE 11.9.16 ASSISTANT MEAT Cutter. Must be over 18 and have reliable transportation. Must be able to work weekends. Must apply in person at Save A Lot, 1312 W. Washington St., Pittsfield.

DRIVERS & OWNER Ops CDLA Guaranteed Salary + Mileage. Percentage Pay for Owners. $2500 Sign On. Annual Bonuses. Exceptional Hiring Packages 855-9027681 11.16.16 FILL IN caregiver needed. Possible weekends and or during the week 9 a.m-5 p.m. Hours could change. More info call 618-401-5075. DRIVERS: HOME DAILY! Earn up to $1,000-$1200/ week! Indy-Wentzville. CDLA, 6 mos OTR, good background. www.mtstrans.com. Call 800-305-7223. 11.9.16 HELP WANTED PACT Head Start is seeking applicants for Bus Monitor at our Pittsfield Center. 36-38 hours per week, 36 weeks per year. Must be 21 years of age or older, have High School diploma or GED, have three years consecutive driver’s license in Illinois, with no violations, and ability to obtain Illinois School Bus Driver’s permit. Mail, FAX, or e-mail letter of interest & resume to Sheila Vose, PACT Head Start, P.O. Box 231, Mt. Sterling, IL 62353. FAX: (217) 773-3906. E-mail: svose@pactheadstart.com. EOE 11.9.16

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

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR SPRINGLEAF MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2013-3 PLAINTIFF,

Said property is legally described as follows:

-vs- 15 CH 7

Permanent Index No.: 06-29-106-0070060

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on October 6, 2016; David King, Jr., Sheriff, Courthouse Market Street, Winchester, IL 62694, will on December 1, 2016 at 11:00 AM, at Scott County Courthouse, 35 Market Street, Winchester, IL 62694, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Scott County, Illinois. Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

Commonly known as 215 West Cherry Street, Winchester, IL 62694

Improvements: Single Family Residential The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. The judgment amount was $27,658.08. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Bid Amount contact: Sale Clerk Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 ILNOTICES@logs.com (847) 291-1717 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. . I706975 11.9.16, 11.16.16, 11.23.16

Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or

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

900A 600 HELP WANTED Calhoun County

JUST ARRIVED. Large selection recliner chairs. Many styles to choose from. Selected recliners reduced up to 20% for clearance. Miller Furniture. 115 W. Washington St. Pittsfield. 217-2856212. Monday-Friday 9-11 a.m. & 1-5 p.m. Saturday 9-11 a.m. 11.9.16

15-077084 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SCOTT COUNTY, WINCHESTER, ILLINOIS

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR LEGATEES OF JOYCE L. VAN HOOSER A/K/A JOYCE L. ROBERTS A/K/A JOYCE VAN HOOSER A/K/A JOYCE L. VANHOOSER A/K/A JOYCE ROBERTS, DECEASED; ANTHONY ROBERTS; STEVEN ROBERTS; ANTHONY ROBERTS,AS COADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF JOYCE L. VAN HOOSER A/K/A JOYCE L. ROBERTS A/K/A JOYCE VAN HOOSER A/K/A JOYCE L. VANHOOSER A/K/A JOYCE ROBERTS, DECEASED; STEVEN ROBERTS, AS CO-ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF JOYCE L. VAN HOOSER A/K/A JOYCE L. ROBERTS A/K/A JOYCE VAN HOOSER A/K/A JOYCE L. VANHOOSER A/K/A JOYCE ROBERTS, DECEASED; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS DEFENDANTS

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11.16.16

HOUSE FOR sale by owner. Three bedroom, one bath ranch house. No steps, all one level. Reasonable utilities, new roof, new flooring, new sewer to road. Ready to move in. $57,000.00 with new appliances, $53,000.00 without. Call or text 217440-3647 for more information or showing. 11.9.16 '92 CHEVY Lumina. Would make a great demo car. $400.00 Call 336-4351. 11.9.16 1991 VOLVO. 740 Turbo wagon with 92,000 miles. Runs strong, interior is in excellent condition and is very well maintained. Call 618374-9933. 11.9.16 READ THE classifieds every week for great details on cars, boats, hunting land and housing! Call and place your ad today.

DEADLINES: Classified ads, Monday 3:30 p.m. (For placement and for cancellation.) CLASSIFIED RATES: First insertion, 25¢ per word, minimum $6. Consecutive repeat insertion, 15¢ per word, minimum $5. Prepayment is required. Any change in original ad will be considered start of a new ad. Blind Ad, $4 service charge, plus postage if replies are to be mailed. Yard Sales, $6 up to 20 words. No Trespassing notice, one year, up to 20 words, $60. ADVERTISING POLICY The following are policies of: Calhoun News-Herald, Greene Prairie Press, Jersey County Journal, Pike Press, Scott County Times and The Weekly Messenger: We are not responsible for more than one incorrect insertion of display and classified advertising. One free insertion will be allowed for a classified ad with a significant mistake. Please let us know immediately. The newspaper reserves the right to edit or reject any advertisement submitted for publication. Yard Sale and Work Wanted ads are payable in advance. Proper identification is required of persons placing ads. A F.O.I.D. card will be asked for when selling a firearm. No exceptions will be allowed. Newspaper reserves the right to refuse any advertising, including the right to do so after the ad has been accepted for publication but before publication occurs. The advertiser’s sole remedy for such refusal shall be the refund of the funds paid to purchase the ad. Advertisements are accepted by the newspaper upon the representation that the agency and/or advertiser is authorized to publish the contents and subject matter of the advertisement and that it is not libel-

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NO HUNTING or Trespassing allowed on 315 acres property in Batchtown Illinois owned by Jim and Carol Squires. All violators will be prosecuted. 8.30.17 NO TRESPASSING or hunting allowed on the land in Batchtown owned by Steve and Cindy Meszaros. Violators will be prosecuted. 5.24.17 NO TRESPASSING or hunting allowed on the land in Batchtown owned by Marcy Klockenkemper, Judy Lamer, Jeremy Russell, Bonnie Stepanek, and Cindy Meszaros. Violators will be prosecuted. 5.24.17 NO TRESPASSING no hunting on property owned by Martha Knight (also known as Marty Aderton), Lincoln Valley Road, Hardin 11.26.16

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NO HUNTING or trespassing on the Linda Bennett farm, rural Griggsville. Violators will be prosecuted. 11.2.17 MY LAND located in Section 18 SW of Pearl is private prop erty. Hunting, fishing, trapping, trespassing, for any purpose, with out the writ ten, signed per mis sion of the own er, is strictly forbidden. Violators will be prosecuted. Timothy Brink man. 5.20.17 ABSOLUTELY NO trespassing on any ground owned by Double Creek Farms, Inc. 10.18.17 GREAT JOBS start here! Look here every week for new, exciting careers! The People's Marketplace Classifieds! SIX NEWSPAPERS, over 20,000 readers every week. The People's Marketplace Classifieds!

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TWO ADJOINING buildings located near a busy intersection in Winchester, Illinois. Ideal for new business and storage. The north building is 2170 square feet with: Two offices (16 ft x 13 ft and 10.5 ft x 13.5 ft) A bath and storage room (9.5 ft x 8.5 ft) Gas forced-air furnace, Central air, 200 amp breaker box, Double doors in back for easy loading and unloading. The south building is approximately 1175 square feet; it is great for a new business or for use as a storage room. Two buildings for one price! The vacant lot to the north could possibly be purchased, making a great addition to the property. Darrell Moore darrellm@worrell-landservices. com (217) 473-5486 Worrell Land Services, LLC 2240 West Morton Jacksonville, IL 62650. Office: (217) 245-1618 Fax: (217) 245-5318 info@worrelllandservices.com TFN FOR SALE: Two bedrooms home, located at 209 west pleasant street in Winchester. Vinyl siding, replacement windows, oak kitchen cabinets, great starter home or investment property. Call Lyle at 217652-2522.

GARRETT ELECTRIC Residential/Commercial serving Greene County and surrounding area. Fully insured for your protection. Call Richard Garrett 217-2046426. 11.9.16 FORESTRY MULCHING Service. Charged by the hour or by the job. Call Long Forestry at 618-893-2307. 11.30.16

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Jersey County INSIDE YARD SALE. Twopassenger go-cart with electric start, Antiques and collectibles, Aladdin Kerosene Lamps, and much more. Call for appointment: 618-8832633. 12.21.16

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Pike County GARAGE SALE Nov. 11 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. & Nov. 12 7:30 a.m.-noon 902 W. Perry, Pittsfield. Antiques & collectibles, outdoor furniture, Christmas decorations, women's clothing, dvds, dishes and household items. 11.9.16

246 S. Walnut St. Pittsfield. Nov. 11, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Nov. 12, 9 a.m.-?; Nov. 13, 9 a.m.? Rain cancels. Too much stuff to list. 11.9.16 YARD SALE season is here! Place your ad with us! 20 words for only $6

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PUBLIC CONSIGNMENT AUCTION

Farm Machinery ~ Antique Equipment ~ Lawn and Garden Vehicles, Miscellaneous Equipment

Saturday, November 19, 2016 • 9:30 a.m.

AUCTION

813 West Carpenter, Jerseyville, IL Saturday, November 19th at 9:30 a.m. Due to the loss of lease, Bongo Willies Smoke Shop will be selling remainder of it’s inventory at Auction. Sale will consist of all sorts of Smoking Paraphernalia.

*Bongo Willies items will sell at 10:30 sharp • Auction will also contain 2 partial estates and consignments are still coming in. • Auction will also contain furniture, collectables, tools, tiller, mower, weed eaters & 10-15 nice guns. • See complete listing and photos on Auction zip. Roger Scheffel Auctioneer 618-535-5017 Lic. #441.002069

Location: 1 1/2 miles south of Greenfield, IL, Joyce Angus Farms Watch for sale markers Tractors: JD 5085 M tractor, 553 loader, spear, pallet forks; JD 4630 cab-air; 1947 JD D; 1964 JD 4020 industrial; 2004 case-int DX 33 850 back hoe; Case 2290 LX114 loader; 1980 IH TD-8-C dresser dozer, 6 way blade, 90 HP; 1974 Int 1066; 1949 AC WD; 740 loader, forks, spear for 4450; 4020 NF gas; JD 310 extended back hoe; JD 4440, cab, 720 loader; 884 int. with loader. Combines: JD 6600, IHC 1460 (salvage), JD 30’ head cart. Lawn and Garden: MF 8HP lawn mower, JD 214 mover/blade, AC lawn mower (parts), several riding lawn mowers. Trucks and Trailer: 1983 Ford 9000 dump truck, small trailer; 16’ sleep trailer, Donahue trailer, refrigerated trailer, pup with gravity box, flatbed trailer, Chevy C60 14’ bed, 32’ gooseneck trailerman, JD 201 implement, 2-econoline 24’ pintle hitch. Equipment: JD manure spreader, NH DR780 Baler (net wrap), JD 275 disk mower, grapple bucket, JD posthole digger, small disk, several small plows, propane tank, several augers, Kinze 2200 planter, Int 3900 disk, telephone pole, crust buster drill, tiger-mate II field cult, Brillion land commander II ripper, 20’ Bush hog shredder, JD 300 fert buggy, sprayers, knight 8141 slinger spreader, arts-way 425 A grinder, new gates, hog equipment, cattle equipment, feed buckets, duals, posts, hay forks, JD 926 mower conditioner, anhyd. applicator,V. ripper, snow plow, tractor cab, skid steer attachments, 1 lot antique tools, 1 lot oak lumber, 6 yard pan, 2- Bush hog 2615 shredders, 2615 L. bush hog shredder, killbros 1600 grain cart, AL 47 Grain cart, IH 37 Hay Rake, brent 876 grain cart, blue jet 23 knife liquid 28% applic., unverferth 8000 grain cart with tarp and scales, woods BW 1800 batwing, JD MX7 Shredder, king cutter FM 72” shredder, case HI 900 4 row planter, McFarlane 4035 reel disk low acre, DMI tiger 2 five shank ripper, mayrath 831 truck auger, 2-Brandt 1070 swinga-way augers, brandt 1060 swing-a-way auger, case IH 5400 11R15 3 PT drill, woods DS96 HD 3 PT shredder, Rhino DM7 9’ disk mower, MW1465 Earthmaster 7 shank, MW 1160 Earthmaster 5 shank, JD 235 20’ disk, AGCO Hesston 9’ Disk mower, JM 620 grain cart with scales and tarp new augers, rhino AGM 72 9’ disk mower, landfall 2320 6 Shank disk ripper, case IH 3950 24’ disk, case IH 3950 32’ disk, delta 32’ pasture drag harrow, feterl drive over pit elec. DR., JM 750 gravity wagon, JD 512 9 shank disk ripper, case IH tigermate 2 26.5 field cult. 4 bar harrow, 25 ton running gear, flairbed wagon, 7’ bush hog shredder, rhino blade, older tiling machine, 1 lot oak- cherry-walnut lumber, 1 lot used lumber, 20’ wood shredder, several livestock related items This sale bill was made 30 days prior to sale, several more consignments coming

For more information call auctioneers:

Larry Derricks: L.N. #440.000206 (217) 243-4095 (217) 370-7007 Jerry Joyce: L.N. #440.000186 (217) 368-2300 (217) 248-4073 Mark Pennell: L.N. #440.000552 (217) 234-1455 I.D. needed to obtain number- not responsible for accidents. All statements made day of sale take precedence over printed matter.

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Johnson Johnson Farms Farms Trust Trust Sunday, Sunday,November November20, 20,2016 2016atat11PM PM

74.82 Acres of to 74.82+/+/-Land Acres ofLand Land tobe beoffered offeredin in33Tracts Tracts Land Auction Auction Located in Section 20 of Foster Township Located in Section 20 of Foster Township Johnson Farms Johnson Farms Trust in inMadison MadisonCounty, County,Illinois Illinois

Sunday,November November20, 20, 2016 2016 at 1 PM Sunday,

Directions to the property: From I-255, go North on Seminary Rd, turn right/East on Seiler Rd, follow Directions to the property: From I-255, go North onto Seminary Rd, turn right/East on Seiler follow Seiler to Wood Station Rd. Turn right or South .5 mile the property or from Fosterburg Rd., Rd, go West Seiler to Wood Stationon Rd. TurnClub rightRd or to South .5 mile to the from Fosterburg Rd., go West Torch Wood Station Rd. property Watch fororsigns. on Torch Club Rd to Wood Station Rd. Watch for signs. Parcel IDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Include:

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Parcel IDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Include: 20-1-02-20-00-000-011 20-1-02-20-00-000-011 20-1-02-20-00-000-019.044 20-1-02-20-00-000-019.044 20-1-02-20-00-000-022 20-1-02-20-00-000-022 2014 Combined Tax Amount: $804.12 2014 Combined Tax Amount: $804.12

TRACT 1: to the property: From I-255, go North on Seminary Rd, turn right/East on Seiler Rd, follow Directions Directions to the property: From I-255, go North on Seminary Rd, turn right/East on Seiler Rd, follow TRACT 1: +/- acre building tract features ample road Seiler to acre Wood Station Rd. Turn right South miletotothe theproperty property or or from from Fosterburg Seiler toalong Wood Station Rd. Turn right oror South .5.5mile FosterburgRd., Rd.,go goWest West +/building tract features ample road frontage Wood Station Road with City water and Torch Club toWood Wood StationRd. Rd.Watch Watch for for signs. frontage along Wood Station Road with City water and Station onon Torch Club RdRd toitself public utilities available. This building site lends Parcel IDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Include: Parcel IDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Include: public utilities available. building sitefrom lends itself toParcel a walkout andThis is just minutes Seiler IDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basement Include: 20-1-02-20-00-000-011 to 20-1-02-20-00-000-011 a and walkout basement is just minutes Seiler Road I-255. (Terms: and $5000 down day of from auction. 20-1-02-20-00-000-019.044 20-1-02-20-00-000-019.044 20-1-02-20-00-000-011 Road and I-255. (Terms: $5000 down day of auction. Balance due in 30 days.) 20-1-02-20-00-000-022 20-1-02-20-00-000-022 Balance due in 30 days.) 20-1-02-20-00-000-019.044 2014 Combined Amount: $804.12 2014 Combined Amount: $804.12 TRACT 2: TaxTax

20-1-02-20-00-000-022 TRACT 2: building tract features ample road +/- acre TRACT 1: building 2014 Combined Tax Amount: $804.12ample road TRACT 1: acre +/tract features

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frontage along Wood Station Road with City water and +/building tract features ample road and +/acreacre building tract features ample frontage along Wood Station Road with Cityroad water public utilities available. This rolling building site also frontage Wood Station Road with City water androad frontage along Wood Station Road with City water TRACT 1:along 6.3+/acre building tract features ample frontage along Wood Station Road with City water and public utilities available. This rolling site also lends itself to a walkout basement and building is just minutes public utilities available. This building site lends itself itself to a walkout basement and is just minutes from public utilities available. This building site lends itself and public utilities available. This building site lends lends itself to a walkout basement and is just minutes from Seiler Road and I-255. (Terms: $7500 down day aSeiler walkout basement and is just minutes from Seiler tofrom a to walkout basement and is just minutes from Seiler Road and (Terms: $7500 down day Road and I-255. $5000 down day of auction. Balance due in 30 days.) ofSeiler auction. Balance due I-255. in(Terms: 30 days.) I-255. (Terms: down auction. Road andand I-255. (Terms: down dayday of of auction. of Road auction. Balance due$5000 in $5000 30 days.) Balance in days.) 30 days.) Balance due in 30 TRACT 3: due

TRACT 2: 6.6+/- acre building tract features ample road frontage along Wood Station Road with City water

TRACT 3:acre tract is primarily all tillable and is 6 +/andTRACT public available. This rolling building site also lends itself to a walkout basement and is just 2:acre tract TRACT 2: utilities 6 +/is primarily all tillable and is cur-rently in agricultural production. +/acre building tract features ample road +/acre building tract features ample road minutes from Seiler Road and I-255.Predominant (Terms: $7500 down day of auction. Balance due in 30 days.) cur-rently in agricultural production. Predominant soil types include Wakeland &Road Winfield SiltCity Loams. frontage along Wood Station Road with waterand and frontage along Wood Station with City water soilistypes include Wakeland & Winfield Silttiled Loams. This a very productive farm that has been and public utilities available. This rolling building site also public utilities available. This rolling building site also TRACT 3: 61.92+/acre tract is primarily all tillable This is a very productive farm that has beenThis tiled and and is currently in agricultural production. Predominant has received recent dry dam improvements. land lends itself to a walkout basement and is just minutes lends itself to arecent walkout basement and is just soil types include Wakeland &crop Winfield Siltminutes Loams. has received drythe dam improvements. This landThis is a very productive farm that has been tiled and offers an open lease 2017 season. (Terms: from Seiler Road and I-255. (Terms: $7500 down day from Seiler Road andfor I-255. (Terms: $7500 down day offers an open lease for the 2017 crop season. (Terms: has received recent dry dam improvements. This land offers an open lease for the 2017 crop season. (Terms: $20,000 down day ofdue auction. Balance of auction. Balance due in 30 days.) due in days.) of$20,000 auction. Balance in 30 days.) down day of auction. Balance due in days.) $20,000 down day of auction. Balance due in 30 days.) TRACT Auctioneerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s TRACT 3: 3: Note: Have your financing prearranged and be Auctioneerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Note: your financing and be 6 +/tract is primarily tillable andisprearranged ison Sunday, Nov. 6 +/acreacre tract is Have primarily allall tillable and ready to bid your price 20th! cur-rently in agricultural production. Predominant ready to bid your price on Sunday, Nov. 20th! cur-rently in agricultural production. Predominant soil types include Wakeland & Winfield Loams. soil types include Wakeland & Winfield SiltSilt Loams. is a very productive farm that been tiledand and ThisThis is a very productive farm that hashas been tiled has received recent dam improvements. Thisland land has received recent drydry dam improvements. This offers an open lease for 2017 crop season. (Terms: offers an open lease for618-459-3445 thethe 2017 crop season. (Terms: $20,000 down of618-459-3445 auction. Balance due days.) $20,000 down dayday of auction. Balance due inin days.)

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LARGE NO RESERVE FARM MACHINERY ESTATE AUCTION

MON., NOVEMBER 21ST @ 9:00 A.M.

Sale to be held at the farm located east of Liberty, IL (15 miles east of Quincy, IL). Physical Address: 2626 N. 1003rd Place, Clayton, IL.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SCOTT COUNTY, ILLINOIS CNB BANK & TRUST, N.A., a national banking association, Plaintiff, vs. No. 16-CH-1 MICHAEL R. DAVIDSON, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE

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HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: â&#x20AC;&#x2122;97 Case IH 8910 Magnum 2wd tractor, 3,770 hours; â&#x20AC;&#x2122;95 Case IH 7250 Magnum MFWD tractor, 5,636 hours; â&#x20AC;&#x2122;94 Case IH 7240 Magnum MFWD tractor, 6,488 hours; â&#x20AC;&#x2122;78 Case 1070 AgriKing 2wd tractor, 8,472 hours; â&#x20AC;&#x2122;09 JD 9570STS 4wd combine, 1,622/1,020 hours; â&#x20AC;&#x2122;13 JD 606C 6 row 30â&#x20AC;? corn head; â&#x20AC;&#x2122;13 JD 620F 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; flex platform; Unverferth HT25 25â&#x20AC;&#x2122; head trailer; â&#x20AC;&#x2122;02 Chevrolet C8500 tandem grain truck, 19â&#x20AC;&#x2122; alum. bed; â&#x20AC;&#x2122;90 GMC 7000 grain truck, 16â&#x20AC;&#x2122; grain bed; â&#x20AC;&#x2122;84 Chevrolet Scottsdale 20 4wd pickup, 79k miles; Trailerman 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; bumper hitch flatbed trailer; J&M 750-18 grain cart; â&#x20AC;&#x2122;01 JD 1760 12 row 30â&#x20AC;? planter; Kinze 2600 12/23 planter; JD 1560 15â&#x20AC;&#x2122; no-till drill; Case IH 330 26â&#x20AC;&#x2122; vertical tillage tool; Case IH 340 26â&#x20AC;&#x2122; disk; JD 980 22â&#x20AC;&#x2122; field cultivator; Tye Paratill 5-shank inline ripper; Glencoe SoilSaver disc-chisel; â&#x20AC;&#x2122;03 JD 567 large round baler; NH 276 small square baler; NH 1411 mower conditioner; Sitrex MX10 10-wheel hay rake; NH 163 4-basket hay tedder; NH 355 grinder mixer; NH 520 manure spreader; FiatAllis 11-B dozer; Case 1818 skid steer; Ford 8N tractor & attachments; Large selection of tools, parts & farm support items. Live internet bidding available!

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GREENE COUNTY, CARROLLTON, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. 15 CH 00010 Timothy A. Edwards; et. al. DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 9/14/2016, the Sheriff of Greene County, Illinois will on 12/21/16 at the hour of 9:30AM at Greene County Courthouse, 519 North Main Street Carrollton, IL 62984, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Greene and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 03-92-23-126-033 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: Main Street Carrollton, IL 62016

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Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgageeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-15-09867. I707081 11.9.16, 11.16, 11.23.16

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure entered by the court on the Complaint for Foreclosure in the above-entitled cause, the property hereinafter described or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said judgment, will be sold to the highest bidder. (A) The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Brandon Gerard, Market President, CNB Bank & Trust, N.A., 643 W. Washington Street, Pittsfield, IL; Telephone: (217) 285-5661. (B) The common addresses and other common descriptions, if any, of the real estate are: 121-129 Main Street, Alsey, Illinois and 62 Church Blvd., Alsey, Illinois (C) The legal description of the real estate is: Tract I: Lots or Fractional Lots Numbered One (1), Two (2) and Three (3) in Block Numbered Six (6) in J.T. Roberts Addition and also Lots Numbered Thirty-five and Thirty-six (36) in Matt Hoots Second Addition, all in the Town, now Village, of Alsey, Scott County, Illinois. Tract II: Beginning at the Northwest corner of Lot One (1) in Block Six (6) in the Original Town, now Village, of Alsey, Scott County, Illinois, thence due North to the center of the main tract of the CB&Q Railroad Company right of way, now abandoned, said point being the point of beginning, thence in a Southeasterly direction along said main tract to a point due South of the Southeast corner of Lot One (1) in Block Six (6) in J.T. Robertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Addition to the Village of Alsey, Scott County, Illinois thence Northeast in a direction perpendicular to said right of way thirty (30) feet, more or less, to the Northerly border of said railroad right of way, thence in a Northwesterly direction along said Northerly border to a point due North of the point of beginning, thence due South to the point of beginning. Tract III: A parcel of land described as beginning at an iron pin located as follows: From a stone at the East one-fourth corner of Section 21, in Township 13 North, Range 12 West of the Third Principal Meridian, Scott County, Illinois, thence North along the East line of said Section 21; a distance of 584 feet, thence North 51 degrees West 577.6 feet, thence North 41 degrees East 90 feet, said iron pin being at the Northernmost corner of a parcel of land described in a certain deed dated November 17, 1945, wherein Cecil F. Northrop and others were Grantors, and Froman A. Beach and others were Grantees, which said deed is recorded in Book 37 of Deeds, page 406, records of Scott County; Illinois, thence in a Northwesterly direction along the Southerly right of way of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad to the Northeast corner of a parcel of land described in a certain deed dated May 26, 1923, wherein George W. Bowman and Minnie L. Bowman were Grantors, and R. O. Renner was Grantee, which said deed is recorded in Book 28 of Deeds, page 4, Records of Scott County, Illinois, thence in a Southwesterly direction along the Easterly boundary of the parcel of land described in said deed recorded in Deed Book 28, page 4, to the Southeast corner of the lands described in said deed recorded in said Deed Book 28, page 4, thence in a Southeasterly direction to the Southeast corner of a parcel of land described in said deed recorded in said Deed Book 37, page 406, thence in a Northeasterly direction along the West line of the lands described in said deed recorded in Book 37 of Deeds,

page 406, to the point of beginning, the Artly Dawdy and Christina Dawdy were lands herein described being bounded Grantees.618-781-3814 618-781-3814 618-459-3445 618-459-3445 on the South by aAhrens 30 foot alley, on the Gary Niemeier Niemeier Dennis Gary Dennis Ahrens West by the Easterly boundary of the Tract VII: Beginning 140 feet South of lands described in said deed recorded a point on the South line of First North www.a-nauctions.com www.a-nauctions.com in Deed Book 28, page 4, on the North Street in the Village of Alsey, Scott by the Southerly boundary line of the County, Illinois, where said South line right of way of the said Chicago, Burl- of said street intersectsÂˇ the West line ington and Quincy Railroad and on the of East Street in said Village of Alsey, East by the Westerly boundary of the and from said point of beginning mealand, described in said deed recorded suring West 300 feet, thence South in said Book 37 of deeds; page 406, 140 feet to the North line of the Manand all situated in the Village of Alsey, chester and Glasgow Public Highway, (formerly Smithfield); subject to all thence ÂˇEast on the North line of said rights of way and easements for roads Manchester and Glasgow Public Highand streets, in the County of Scott and way to the West line of East Street in State of Illinois. said Village of Alsey, at a point due South of the place of beginning, thence Tract IV: A parcel of ground in the Vil- North 140 feet, more or less, to the lage of Alsey, Scott County, Illinois, de- point of beginning; all in Scott County, scribed as follows, to-wit:, Beginning on Illinois. the North side of a 30-foot alley in said Village of Alsey, 35 feet Southeasterly Tract VIII: A parcel of land in the Village from a hollow tile building erected by of Alsey, bounded and described as foland once belonging to G. B. Wills, said lows: Beginning at a point on the South building being between said alley and line of Church Boulevard (formerly First the right-of-way of the Chicago, Burl- North Street) in said Village of Alsey, ington and Quincy Railroad Company, said point of beginning being 65 feet, thence running in a Southeasterly di- more or less, East of the Southeast rection parallel with said right-of-way of corner of Lot 8 in Block 5 in the Original said railroad company 45 feet, thence Plat of said Village of Alsey, (formerly due North 180 feet, more or less, to the Smithfield), and from said point of beNorth side of the right-of-way of said ginning measuring thence East 75 feet, Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad thence South 140 feet, thence West 75 Company, thence in a Northwesterly feet, thence North to the place of bedirection along said, right-of-way to a ginning, situated in the County of Scott point 35 feet South of the said hollow and State of Illinois. tile building, thence in a Southwest- Tract IX: A parcel of ground in the Vilerly direction to the place of beginning, lage of Alsey, Scott County, Illinois, desituated in the Village of Alsey, Scott scribed as follows, to-wit: Beginning on County, Illinois. the North side of a 30 foot alley in said Village of Alsey, 80 feet Southeasterly Tract V: A parcel of land in the Village from a hollow tile building erected by of Alsey, in Scott County, Illinois, de- and once belonging to G. B. Wills, said scribed as beginning at a point on the building being between said alley and Northerly line of Friendship Road, due the right-of-way of the Chicago,Âˇ BurlNorth of the Northwest corner of Lot ington & Quincy Railroad, Company, Number 1 in Block Six in said Village of thence running in a Southeasterly diAlsey, thence Southeasterly along the rection parallel with said right-of-way Northern line of said Friendship Road of said railroad company 280 feet, and parallel to the right-of-way of the more or less, to the West line of the lot St. Louis Division of the Chicago, Bur- conveyed to G. B. Wills by C. S. Doyle, lington and Quincy Railroad 133 feet, Master in Chancery, on September thence in a Northeasterly direction on 6, 1912, and known as the Scale Lot a line at right angles or perpendicular in said Village of Alsey, thence due to said road and said right-of-way, to North 180 feet, more or less, to the the Southerly line of said right-of-way, North edge of the right-of-way of said thence in a Northwesterly direction Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad along the right-of-way 186.5 feet, more Company, thence in a Northwesterly or less, to a point due North of the point direction along said right-of-way to a of beginning, thence due South to the point 80 feet North of the said hollow point of beginning, except that part de- tile building, thence in a Southwestscribed as beginning at a point 60 feet erly direction to the place of beginning, in a Southeasterly direction and on the situated in theÂˇ Village of Alsey, Scott Northerly boundary line of what was a County, Illinois; excepting therefrom 30 feet alley and is now a 50 feet street, that parcel previously conveyed by from a point on said street line that is warranty deed recorded April 4, 1996, due North of the Northwest corner of in Book 39, page 72, as Document said street line that is due North of the Number 960314, in the Office of the Northwest corner of said Lot Number Recorder of Deeds of Scott County, 1 in Block Number 6 in said Village Illinois. of Alsey, thence from the above 60 feet point in a Southeasterly direction (D) A description of the improvements along the street line 40 feet, thence in on the real estate is: Commercial Busia Northeast direction at right angles ness. with the right of way line of the said Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Rail- (E) The real estate may be inspected road Company, a distance of 70 feet, prior to sale at the following times: Not more or less, to said right-of-way line, applicable. thence Northwest along said line 40 feet, thence Southwest at right angles (F) The time and place of the sale are: as above, to the point of beginning, all 10:00 a.m. on December 7, 2016 by being situated in the County of Scott the stairs in the Scott County Courtand State of Illinois. house, 101 E. Market Street, Winchester, IL Tact VI: A parcel of land located in the East Half of the Northeast Quarter of (G) The terms of the sale are: Cash Section 21, Township 13 North, Range in hand on day of sale. Plaintiff may 12 West of the Third Principal Meridian, credit bid at the sale. The successful more particularly described as follows: bidder will receive a Certificate of Pur150 feet in width on the Southerly side chase following the sale and a Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of the railroad tract formerly known Deed upon confirmation of the sale by as the Rockford, Rock Island and St. the Circuit Court of Scott County. Louis Railroad, now known as the Burlington Northern Railroad from the (H) Title will be conveyed subject to real center of said railroad tract as located estate taxes for 2015 and subsequent and being 700 feet in length, the West years and special assessments, if any; end of said 700 feet being the West line to building restrictions and restrictive of said East Half of the said Northeast covenants of record; to easements of Quarter; also 35 feet in width, on the record or in place; to rights of way for Northerly side of the railroad tract for- roads, streets, and highways; to rights merly known as the Rockford, Rock of tenants in possession, if any. Sale is Island and St. Louis Railroad, now subject to approval of the Circuit Court known as the Burlington, Northern of Scott County. Railroad, 700 feet in length, the west end of said 700 feet being the West BROWN, HAY & STEPHENS, LLP line of said East Half of said Northeast Emmet A. Fairfield Quarter, all located in the County of Registration Number: 6180505 Scott and State of Illinois; EXCEPT 205 S. 5th Street â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Suite 700 that part conveyed by Warranty Deed P.O. Box 2459 dated August 31,1992, and recorded Springfield, IL 62705 August 31, 1992, in Book 5 at Page (217) 544-8491 274 as Document Number 920722 efairfield@bhslaw.com wherein Michael R. Davidson and 11.9.16, 11.16.16, 11.23.16 Amy D. Davidson were Grantors and

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Listing Broker 11- Ranch home, move in ready!! features; bedrooms, two bath, David McCartney CA, GFA. Great country living at it’s best. All situated on .99 acres m/l. Listing PITTSFIELD-REDUCED-#14 Broker, Judy Douglas. HOPE AVE.-COUNTRY ROOTS-Two story family home; 2200 sq. ft. ;MT. two STERLING gar att. Garage; full EAST finishedWASHINGTON basement; heatST. pump/all CA; new roof;centrally five bdrm; - 112 - Very electric; nice family home; located. Hunt. four bath. Listing Over theBroker, garage Shane unfinished 18x24 area. Deck over looking the Country club golf PERRYSituated - THREE course. onRESIDENTAIL a 90x140 lot. LOTS! Great new home site. Call David today. Listing Broker David McCartney. ROCKPORT341 WALNUT ST.-Three brms; GFA, CA Great location, on two lots. Listing Broker PITTSFIELD - Residential building Lot on Historical East Washington Street. David McCartney. Listing Broker, David McCartney. REDUCED!! 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Area coaches pleased with concussion protocols By JUSTIN A. COBB Pike Press With high school football season all but behind us, area coaches are pleased with how their programs’ respective concussion protocols have worked so far in their first year of implementation. Starting with this past fall interscholastic sports seasons, all interscholastic athletic programs were required to implement protocols to address potential concussive injuries under an amendment to the Illinois School Code signed into law in 2015. “Fortunately, we didn’t have to use it that much in football,” West Central football head coach Alex Ebbing said by phone Friday afternoon. “I thought overall, from an athletics standpoint, we did a nice job working with Team Rehab over at Passavant. Fortunately, with the little experience we have, it went very smooth.” The West Central football team only had to invoke the co-op’s concussion protocol once, during a preseason practice, according to Ebbing. “I think we’ve been more aware of it,” Ron Edwards, Pleasant Hill assistant superintendent and assistant football coach, said by phone

Thursday afternoon. “Not that we weren’t always aware of it, but maybe a little more. It has spurred us to be one of the schools in the state to move toward InSite technology in our football helmets, hopefully by next football season.” InSite, an impact monitoring system by football helmet manufacturer Riddell, uses

helmets featuring InSite technology. “It’s very new technology. Only a few schools around here have it,” Ebbing said. In addition to looking at new technology, both coaches said they have changed the way they handle contact in the sport of football, with both this year introducing a rugby-style

“It’s taking another step to make the game safer and preserve the game we all love.”

Ron Edwards Assistant football coach, Pleasant Hill Wolves a five-point sensor installed in the helmet that connects wirelessly to a monitoring system on the sidelines, alerting sideline personnel of a potential concussion, according to Edwards. “Any blow to the head that could or would under a laboratory situation cause a concussion, it sends a signal to the sidelines,” Edwards said. “We are moving toward that. I know Pikeland has a few of those helmets already.” West Central is also moving toward the technology, according to Ebbing, who said his squad will have 12 new

technique known as “Hawk tackling” taught by Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll. “Rugby players are the best tacklers in the world. It does change the game of football a little bit. It’s more important to get a good grip rather than a bone-crushing hit,” Edwards said. “There’s a difference between hardnosed football and terms like ‘bone crushing’ or ‘smashmouth.’ Those terms need to go away.” Edwards said when he was young he was taught to tackle with the head across the front of the body, but in recent years, coaches have begun to

emphasize keeping the head up to reduce injuries. “Not that everybody in the past was wrong. I taught that way for 24 years, but we’ve got better information, and we’re learning more,” Edwards said. “It’s taking another step to make the game safer and preserve the game we all love.” In addition to new technology and safer techniques, Edwards said next season the Wolves will begin implementing baseline functional testing for all student-athletes, as well as improve care of the playing field. “Probably the biggest, most dangerous thing on the football field is the field— a kid hitting his head on a tackle, slamming his head on the ground,” Edwards said. “We’ll probably see in the future more time and effort spent on the field to ensure a good stand of turf and create a more cushioned playing surface.” “I think just like anything, the more information that comes out on better ways of doing the protocol, we’re constantly looking at how other schools are doing things,” Ebbing said. “If it’s better for the student-athletes, we’re going to do it—anything to make a sport safer to play.”

How to maximize your gym workout (and membership) No one signs up for a membership hoping for mediocre results. Therefore, here is how to get the most out of a gym membership and regular workouts. n Get inside the door. The first step to realizing results is to go to the gym. Statistics indicate that within a month or two of joining a gym, attendance numbers dwindle even though people continue to pay for memberships when they are not going to the gym. Schedule time at the gym as you would any other activity. If you need motivation to go, enlist a friend to join and get you to attend. n Do something you love. Gyms cater to so many different workout experiences these days that gymgoers need not worry about getting bored with their fitness routines. Start out with an activity you enjoy doing, or experiment with different activities until you find one that you find enjoyable. You may

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Invites everyone to Flynn baby shower Enjoys a good visit with her girls There will be an “open house” style baby shower for Immanuel and Ashley Pursley at the home of Earl, Mary and Emily Pursley on Saturday, November 12 from 2-4pm. Come any time, visit and help us get ready for baby Lorelai, then leave when you are ready! If you have any questions, call Mary at 2856061. Immanuel and Ashley are registered at Walmart. com. The Wanda Mountain Boys will be in concert at Detroit Christian Church on Saturday, November 19. Fellowship begins at 5:30 p.m. and the concert at

6:30 p.m. Southern Gospel Music has always been known for its smooth harmonies, strong vocals and powerful, straight forward lyrics. The Wanda Mountain Boys have been singing for the last 25 years establishing themselves in the Gospel Music Midwest community. Handicapped accessible. This will be a wonderful service, don’t miss it! Everyone is invited to attend the community Baby Shower for Dylan and Chelsey Flynn on Saturday, November 12 at Milton Community Center at 2:00 p.m.

By KARRIE SPANN 217-723-4262 Milton Street Hockey fun for ages 8 and up is Thursday’s right after school at the basketball court in Milton. After School Bible club for kids in grades K-10 is Tuesdays from 4-5pm at Milton Christian Church. Preschool story time meets on Thursdays at 9:30am. Story time, craft and snack at Milton Christian Church.

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and other area news Visits with aunt and uncle in Missouri last week If you see any information that needs to be changed on the Birthdays & Anniversaries, please give me a call. BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES FOR THIS WEEK: Nov. 9th -- Jackie Utley, Scott Armistead, Karen Pritchett Nov. 10th -- Page Garner Nov. 11th -- Jake Davis Nov. 13th -- Patty Manker, Allison Woods, Dalton Woodward, Dylan Woodward Nov. 14th -- Vicki Armistead, Dennis Douglas, C.J. & Brandy Ostrander, Paul & Edith Turner Nov. 15th -- Cheryl Kirk, Ed Butler PLEASE PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE PRAYER REQUESTS AS NEW NAMES ARE ADDED ALL THE TIME. POWER OF PRAYER. Prayer Requests: Brother Joe Gammon, Betty & Champ Collins, Christine Henthorn, Cleo Whitaker, Connie McFall, David Brawdy, Dianna Ruble, Frances Larson, Ginger Whitlock, George Whitlock, Jerry Gully, Jim Shields, Josh Bennett, Kaitlyn Fletcher, Leroy Leonard, Mike Peters, Mary Crane, Ona Ogle, Pastor Gary Dice, Phillip Dice, Radar Grim, Roger Robbins, Roger Bonnett, Roger Woods, Sharon Dice, Sue Yackley, Stan Mcdannold, Teresa Manker, Ted Waddell, Tom Barger, and pray especially for the United States to turn back to God. Let your conversation be without covetousness: and

be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me. Hebrews 13:5, 6 Deepest sympathy to the family of LaDon Johnson who passed away recently. His visitation and funeral were extremely well attended at the Pittsfield Church of Christ on Saturday, November 5th. He will be very much missed by all those who loved him. Trivia Answers from Last Week: 1. Which U.S. President declared the last Thursday in November would be annually celebrated as what holiday and when was this made law? (Abraham Lincoln -Thanksgiving -- October 3rd, 1863) 2. How many men escaped Alcatraz? (3) 3. Who was the couple in the New Testament that lied to God and kept part of the price of their possession that they had sold? (Ananias & Sapphira) 4. Who was Moses’ famous adopted grandfather? (Pharoah) 5. Who was the man in the New Testament that offered the apostles money to give him the same power that the apostles had? (Simon) UPCOMING EVENTS TO MARK ON YOUR CALENDAR: On Thursday, November 10th, there will be a Fish Fry Fundraiser at the Pike County Senior Center from 4:30 - 6:30. Everyone is encouraged to attend and

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Will be glad when election is over The annual Veterans Day program presented by the Pleasant Hill School is Thursday at the high school. The meal for the Veterans starts at 11 with a program following. The community is invited to the program. On Saturday November 19, at 7 p.m., the Pleasant Hill FFA Alumni is hosting its annual Longaberger Game Night to raise funds to support ag education at PHHS and its FFA program. All prizes are Longaberger products.

The Griggsville United Methodist Womens annual luncheon and bazaar will be Friday, November 18. Lunch of homemade soups, sandwiches, desserts and beverages will be available from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Baked goods (cookies, tea rings, pies, etc) will be for sale from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Frozen individual unbaked ham loaves will be available by pre-order only. Call Linda Patton at 833-2685 to order. The Detroit Christian Church will host “The Wanda Mountain Boys” on November 19 at 6:30 p.m. with fellowship beginning at 5:30 p.m. The Wanda Mountain Boys have been singing for the last 25 years establishing themselves in the Gospel Music Midwest community. Come enjoy a wonderful evening of fellowship and Southern Gospel music! Don’t forget the Pancake and Sausage breakfast this Saturday, November 12 from 8-10 a.m. in the high school cafeteria. This is a free will donation event and proceeds will go to purchase

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The table decorations to be raffled, there will be door prizes, and two big prize raffles along with an early-bird prize drawing for those who register by Friday, Nov. 18. I could not find out who to call before my column went in but I will have for next week. We took Michael and family to the airport on Sunday. While there we went to St Louis Mills Mall and the bulk Goodwill store next door. We love that place, you

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enjoy food and fellowship and all for a worthy cause. The Detroit Christian Church will be hosting the gospel group Wanda Mountain Boys on Saturday, November 19th, with the concert starting at 6:30 p.m. Fellowship time will start at 5:30. Everyone is encouraged to attend. Have you started saving those General Mills boxtops? All of those that are saved and turned in to participating schools, help purchase supplies to the classrooms. The SAMARITAN CLOSET on South Memorial Street, Pittsfield, open Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., and third Saturday of the month 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Call Della 1-217-491-8980 with questions. RECYCLING will be at the Bowlers’ Universe parking lot on Fridays from 9:30 - 1:30. East Pike Lending Library in Detroit is open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and on Fridays from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. No fees, No cards, but gobs of books to choose from. One evening last week Steve and I went to New London, Missouri, where we visited at the home of Ona and Don Ogle, our aunt and uncle.

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less hours at the bible camp helping with the upkeep of the grounds and also helping with the campers. Sympathy is extended to the family of Debra Quincy of Perry who passed away at her home on Friday, November 4. If you think this news column was too short, be sure to call me or email me with your news next week. I’ll be looking forward to it! Thank you to all veterans!

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Friends take honor flight together By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Jim Carnes and Robert Wood served in different branches of the military but their years overlapped and once they got acquainted in later years, it turns out they had a lot in common. In May of 2014, Woods applied to take an Honor Flight Trip and Carnes put his application in shortly after. “We requested that we go together,” Woods said. Oct. 25, the two Pike County natives got their wish. They took the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight out of Springfield with their sons, Brad Wood of Ottawa and Brian Carnes of Normal, serving as their guardians. “We picked the Springfield Land of Lincoln because it was easier for both the boys to get there and get home once we landed,” Woods said. “It was a good choice for us.” Both Carnes and Wood complimented the Honor Flight, its organizers and supporters. “They fed us breakfast before we left and took really good care of us,” Carnes said. “I wish there was a way for those people to be recognized. I think it was the Springfield V.F.W. that served the breakfast.” Wood, who had been to Washington before, said he was able to maneuver the four some around, giving them a better look at the sights and scenery. “I was the tour guide for the four of us,” he said. “They allow you so much time at each stop. We just tried to maximize that time.” The tour included visits to the World War II, Vietnam and Korean Veterans War Memorials, Lincoln Memorial, Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, Iwo Jima Memorial, the Air Force Memorial overlooking the Pentagon and the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. Both men said they enjoyed the tour and seeing the monuments, especially the Vietnam Memorial, since they both served in that era. But the appreciation along with the

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Although they didn’t serve together, Jim Carnes, left, and Robert Wood, both of Pittsfield served in overlapping years during the Vietnam War. Since their military service, the two have became good friends and took the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight, Oct. 26.

love and support touched both men. Returning to Springfield, they were greeted home by the governor of Illinois, many service groups, Boy and Girl Scout troops and many others. Their wives, immediate family members and many friends were also there to welcome them home. “There must have been a thousand people meet us at the airport that night when we got back,” Carnes said. “And everywhere we went that day, people stood up and saluted us and thanked us for our service, It was really something.” Woods, a Navy veteran served from 1966-1968. “I didn’t want to be drafted, so I joined the Navy. I was in the Naval Reserves in Hannibal, ” Woods said. “I took my basic training at Great Lakes and then was a boiler tender on the U.S.S. Diamond Head.” Wood said the Diamond Head left Norfolk Va., went through the Panama Canal and headed to Vietnam. “We made multiple trips to Vietnam from the Philippines,” Woods said, adding that he was aboard the ship most of 1967.

Once he returned to U.S. soil, Wood spent some time sailing to Quantanamo Bay and to the Caribbean before returning to Pike County. Carnes served in the Army from 1967- 1969 and like Wood spent a year in Vietnam, 1968. “I went to Ft. Bliss, Texas with my buddy, Greg Smithers,” Carnes said. “ Then I was sent to Fort Polk, La. for infantry training.” Carnes went to Vietnam with an infantry unit and has little to say about his time there except to say “It was not pleasant.” “We would go by the Air Force barracks and they were concrete and we were sleeping in tents on the ground,” he said. “Since then the advice I give everyone is ‘Join the Air Force.’” Both men said they would recommend all veterans take the trip if given the opportunity. Pleasant Hill High School and Western High School are attempting $16,000 to have an All-Pike County Honor Flight next summer, giving several veterans the chance to go.

Brummell says Honor Flight was too short

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press John Brummell, who attended Pleasant Hill High School in the early 1960s, said he enjoyed every minute of the Great River Honor Flight he took in September. “I wish it had been longer and we could have spent more time just taking it all in,” he said. “But it was a long day the way it was.” The veteran served in the Navy from 1964-1968 and spent much of his time aboard ships carrying supplies to Vietnam. It was Brummell’s first time to visit Washington and his first time on a plane since he came home from Vietnam in 1968. “I was in the Navy on the USS Enterprise and was sent home in May, 1968,” Brummell said. “I was at a bay in the Philippines and flew out of Clark Air Force Base to Okinawa, then on to Anchorage, then to Sacramento, Calif., then to Treasure Island. It was a 27-hour flight in a jump seat with just stops to refuel.” Brummell served aboard two ships during his four year stint in the Navy The USS Kitty Hawk and the USS Enterprise. His first assignment was aboard the USS Kitty Hawk. On both ships, Brummell was on the flight deck, loading what ever needed loaded onto planes. “I served my basic in San

Diego,” he said. “Then I was sent to Jacksonville, Fla., for my aviation orientation.” Once he had completed his training, he was sent to Lemoore, Calif. from which he deployed overseas. He said he was talked into going on the Honor Flight by his friend, Carl Seymour. The two applied for the trip about the same time and planned to go together, but Seymour died before he was able to go. “I wish he could have been there with me,” Brummell said. “They had a moment of silence for him on the Honor Flight.” Brummell said the landscape of Washington surprised him. “I thought it would be flat, but it’s rolling hills,” he said. “We saw two other Honor Flights while we were there, one from Indiana and one from Kansas.” Brummell said the treatment and experiences afford the veterans and their guardians could not have been any better. “There were 26 Vietnam veterans and 12 Korean War Veterans, plus their guardians, and 12 of them required wheelchairs,” Brummell said. “They had a doctor and nurse and at least six people there to keep us organized and on track.” Brummell said the reception the group got in the airport and once they got home was amazing. “The flight before us had

Pittsfield, Illinois

Pittsfield High alumni goes on to break records at Illinois College By Steven Spencer Pike Press One former Pittsfield High athlete has gone on to make quite a name for himself. Brant Bess has had an astonishing season as a javelin thrower at Illinois College. In the 2016 season alone Bess has placed first in javelin at several track and field meets. Although he never threw javelin for Pittsfield, his accomplishments are too much to ignore. Bess didn’t start his first year of track and field until he was a senior. It was also Coach Adam Singler’s first year as the track and field coach. Singler was not expecting that first year to unfold the way it had for Bess. He was already actively involved with other sports at the school but he had never participated in track and field. Singler said that already being an athlete allowed Brant to move in a different direction, as an athlete, rather quickly. “His first year Brant really surprised me how well he ended up doing.” Singler said. During that first year, with Pittsfield High’s track and field team, Bess was already proving himself. “He was able to get 6th in the state competition for shot put. It was fantastic for him to be able to start at that level,” Singler said, “But he was really built for javelin.” Once he started competing at the college level, at Illinois College, Bess was able to participate in javelin. Jason Haynes, head track and cross country coach at Illinois College, said it wasn’t until he was junior that Bess came to him about joining the team. “He showed a lot of promise early on and exceeded all of our expectations,” Haynes said, “He broke the schools record at our fourth meet, he finished last season 42nd in the nation in D-3 and missed qualifying for the national meet by about 10 feet.”

The skill that Bess came with to Illinois College was a surprise. Starting out as junior and having not competed since high school you would expect some time would be needed to get back in competing shape. That didn’t seem to be the case for Bess. Coach Haynes said about nine times out of ten when a student comes and says they want to join the team they aren’t always prepared for all thats involved. That didn’t seem to be the case for Bess. “It’s not very often that they show up and win a conference meet,” Haynes said. “Exceed expectations” is exactly what Bess has done. Not only is he excelling on the field but he’s excelling in the classroom as well. Haynes said, “He’s very involved on campus and is good at balancing everything.” Being able to balance all of the responsibility can be a very difficult for student athletes. PHS coach Singler is equally impressed at how well Bess has been able to find that balance between academics and athletics. “I’m really happy he stuck it out. A lot kids go into college sports and they aren’t ready for the commitment that it takes,” Singler said. While at Illinois College Bess has made several impressive accomplishments. At the 2016 Midwest Conference Championship he had a throwing distance of 56.86 meters. Which put Bess in the number one spot. Bess also placed first at the Knox College Outdoor Open with a distance of 52.35, and the Greenville Select Meet this year with a distance of 54.96. Haynes is expecting to improve on this season’s successes in the following year. “We’re looking to build on this season,” Haynes said, “Bess is already working hard. I think he’ll have a great season. There’s a good shot at national and making it in the top 40 or 50.”

Back on Track

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John Brummell found the name of one of Pike County’s fallen heroes while on his Honor Flight in September. Brummell of Summer Hill, but formerly of Pleasant Hill was in the Navy from 1964-1968.

their welcome home reception rained out,” he said. ‘“So they came back and were there when we were. It was such a crowd of people. When we came up 61, at one

spot they let off fireworks as we approached the overpass and we had 170 motorcycles leading the way. There were flags everywhere. It was tremendous.”

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Displays his service proudly Jack Bristow, a veteran of the Korean War from Milton, is proud of his military service. So proud he had it painted on his garage door. Bristow said he hopes others will think his idea is a good one and follow suit. Bristow hired Judy Douglas to paint his information on the door.

By Ashley Miller Pike Press After several years of no track and field at GriggsvillePerry High School, the board finalized their decision to co-op with Meredosia-Chambersburg for the 2017 season. Jakob Freeman, now a freshman, who went to state in the 400-meter dash and hurdles last year as an eighth grader, is happy to know that he will be back to competing this spring. “I am going to run track because I just love to run and the feeling of stepping on that track is exciting.” Freeman, who has had back to back state appearances in middle school, will bring his best times with him. Specialties like his 56.26 in the 400, a 17.27 in hurdles, and a long jump record of 18 feet will ensure he will be a great asset to the team.

Another member from Griggsville-Perry will be sophomore Aaron Nash. Although he has missed a season, Nash is looking forward to being back on the track again. “I’m looking forward to running my favorite events again and running with new people and making new friends.” He has previously competed in the 400 meters, the 100-meter hurdles where he made a state appearance, the 4X200m dash, and long jump. Scott Cowell, athletic director for Griggsville-Perry, is happy to have the sport open to students again. “We hope this will help increase numbers for their team and give us more athletic opportunities.” Track and field are very popular among the middle school athletes so this new co-op is hoping to continue the positivity and good health promoted from being active.

Women’s bowling Tuesday Afternoon League Nov. 1 Fashion Flowers - 28-8 Rolling Pins - 22-14 Gray House - 22 1/2 - 14 1/2 Late Comers - 8 1/2- 17 1/2 Road Runners - 18-18 Pin Pals - 17 1/2 - 18 1/2 Gutter Gals - 151/2 201/2 Bowling Bags - 151/2 201/2 Loose Cannons - 13 1/222 1/2 Five Aces - 10-26 Team scratch game:Gray House 772; Team scratch series, Gray House B &B, 2150; Team handicap game Gutter Gals, 1031; Team handicap series, Gutter Gals 2916. Individual scratch game: Kay Taliferro, 198 ; scratch series, Kay Taliferro, 528, handicap game, Nancy Burnett, 244, Handicaps series, Linda Henderson, 645.

Wednesday night league Nov. 2 Dominoes - 50-22 Five of a Kind - 49-23 Bowling Stones - 48-24 $um it up - 40-26 Hatchers Guest House 45-27 Jokers Wild - 40-32 Country Fixin’s - 37-35 Happy Hookers - 28-44 Ambrosia Dynsasty 26-46 Belles of Ball - 23-49 BiPolar Rollers - 20-52 Alley Oops - 20-52 Team scratch game: County Fixin’s 794; Team scratch series, Country Fixins, 2241; Team handicap game, Country Fixins, 1007; team handicap series, Country Fixins, 2880 Individual scratch game: Shellie McDaniles, 211; scratch series,Kristi Jeffers, 526; handicap game, Shelley McDaniles, 2545 and handicap series, Kristy Jeffers, 646.

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

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Pittsfield, Illinois