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By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The Pike County Health Department is reporting a large number increase in COVID-19 cases since Tuesday, Oct. 13, one week ago. On that date, the PHCD reported 202 cases since the beginning of the pandemic with 52 active cases and two deaths. Monday, Oct. 19, six days later, the PCHD is reporting 261 cases, with 111 active cases, 10 hospitalized cases and four deaths, 151 recovered cases. There were 147 reported cases Oct. 1. Last week’s increase was enough to put Pike County back on the state warning list. A county is placed on the warning list when two or more COVID19 risk indicators that measure the amount of COVID-19 increase. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, some of the common factors

for an increase in cases and outbreaks are associated with gatherings in people’s homes, weddings and funerals, bars and clubs, university and college parties as well as college sports teams, family gatherings, longterm care facilities and correctional facilities. Pike County was on the warning list for one week earlier this fall. Most of the increase in cases from this week are being attributed to an event at Lindsay’s Tavern in Pittsfield, Oct. 10. “PCHD has documented multiple lab confirmed positive, symptomatic COVID-19 cases that reported attending this event,” Sharon Bargeman, director of nursing and public information office at the PCHD, said. “PCHD is working to mitigate this situation and stop the further spread of COVID-19.” Prior to the event in Pittsfield, other outbreaks had been reportedly identified as Barry Community Care, Liberty

Village, the Kepley house and the Pleasant Hill Schools. The PCHD had not previously identified the source of outbreaks because in the four identified, tracing was easily accomplished. “The event at Lindsay’s, there is no way to know who attended that event other than to put that information out to the public so attendees can be aware to watch for symptoms of the virus and get tested if they become ill,” Bargemann said. Geographically, the numbers are not surprising as they seem to represent the same percentages across the county. As of Friday, Oct. 16, 1,581 people with a Pittsfield zip code had been tested with 82 of those testing positive. Towns and villages using a Griggsville zip code have had 324 people test with 17 positive cases. Pleasant Hill has had 260 people test and reported 20 cases. Barry reports 836 people testing with 29 positives. Baylis has had

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A graph from the Illinois Department of Illinois website show the latest spike in number testing positive for COVID-19 are the 20-29 age group. Other age groups are fairly comparable. The number of those age 20 and younger is inching up.

neighboring town. For example, El Dara residents have Barry addresses; Valley City residents have a Griggsville zip code. Zip codes with no cases reported as of Oct. 16 include: New Salem, Pearl, Perry, Kinderhook, Milton and Nebo.

116 people test and report 29 cases. Rockport has had 60 tests, seven cases, Hull, 87 tests with 14 cases, New Canton, 102 tests with six cases. Those numbers include towns that do not have their own post office and receive their mail from a

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by DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Even amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Pike County Fall Pickin’ Days event was a hit. According to Judi Sutton, proprietor of El Dara’s “Judi’s Country Store,” this past weekend’s festivities were even more successful than the Pike County Fall Color Drive in years past. “It’s the best weekend I’ve had, including Fall Color Drive and last year,” Sutton said. “Most of the food vendors I know of sold out Saturday.” Sutton said that antiques dealers in Atlas and Pittsfield reported that they had done very well over the weekend, as well. Sutton said that attendees at Pike County Fall Pickin’ Days were hungry for recreation and eager for a distraction from their everyday lives. “Everybody attending seemed to have the connection that they David Camphouse/Pike Press were just so happy to be out,” Left to right: Joey Kessinger waits on Dewayne Kessinger, Brynlea Downs and Nadine Sutton said. “We were just so Kessinger for a Tornado Potato in Griggsville during Fall Pickin’s Saturday. Oct. 17.

Help New Philadelphia; write a letter of support By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press After getting tired of the delay tactics by the National Park Service and the Department of Interior, U.S. Representative Darin LaHood has sponsored his own legislation. H. R. 8224 makes the New Philadelphia site, east of Barry, in Hadley Township, a part of the National Park Service. LaHood is requesting letters of support for the New Philadelphia National Historic Park Act. The New Philadelphia Association (NPA) is dedicated to preserve, protect and promote the legacy of Frank McWorter, the historic New Philadelphia town site and its residents. Upon approval of the legislation, the NPA intends to transfer property owned by the organization to the National Park System. “It’s been several years that it was decided New Philadelphia met the criteria for becoming a part of the National Park Service,” Phil Bradshaw, president of the NPA, said. “But the National Park Service and the Department of Interior have balked at adding it, saying there was no money for additional parks.” LaHood is trying to speed up the process. “So after years of waiting, LaHood has sponsored his own bill,” Bradshaw said. “We think with the social situation the way it is now, it has a good chance to pass this fall in the lame duck session.” Adding New Philadelphia to the National Park System would be beneficial in many ways, according to LaHood. New Philadelphia is the first town in our nation founded and legally registered by an African American. As a unit

of the National Park System, New Philadelphia will be a place to inspire current and future generations and to commemorate themes important to all Americans: the struggle for freedom and opportunity and the love for family. Now an archaeological site, New Philadelphia is a place where formerly enslaved and free-born African Americans and European Americans lived together in a region and era of intense racial strife. It was founded by Frank McWorter, a formerly enslaved man who, through his own initiative including the sale of lots in New Philadelphia, purchased freedom for himself and family members left behind in bondage. More than a century after most of its residents moved away, the memory of New Philadelphia endures. The archaeological findings at New Philadelphia include an opportunity to study a racially diverse mid-19th century community. No comparable site is represented in the National Park System. New Philadelphia is designated a National Historic Landmark, a member of the National Park Service Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program, and artifacts unearthed at the site are displayed in the Smithsonian National Museum of American History’s “Many Voices, One Nation” exhibit. National Park status will ensure the permanent protection and preservation of the New Philadelphia town site. Letters of support can be submitted by e-mail to LaHood’s legislative director, Ashley. Antoskiewicz@mail.house. gov. or mailed to the New Philadelphia Association in care of Charlotte King, 10912 Bloomingdale Drive, Rockville, MD., 20852

happy to be able to provide the opportunity.” Sutton also said that participants in Pike County Fall Pickin’ Days were cognizant of the current pandemic. “It was up to each person as far as face coverings, but everyone was respectful of each other,” Sutton said. “Everyone did their best to give social distance.” Picture Pittsfield Director and Pike County Mercantile owner, Jessica Guthrie, also said that Fall Pickin’ Days was a success for vendors on Pittsfield’s square and for businesses around the square. “As for the businesses around the square — my business did very well in terms of traffic and sales,” Guthrie said. “Considering the year and all the cancellations of other events, I think Fall Pickin’s was a success.” “Unfortunately, Sunday was a little slow,” Guthrie said. “I think Saturday more than made up for it.”

Never before displayed Geisendorfer works at Hannibal Arts Council Oct. 24, 25, 31 and Nov. 1 By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Pittsfield native Fritz Geisendorfer will have his works displayed at the Hannibal Arts Council show for local artists. The display will be for two weeks only, Oct. 24 and 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m and Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 at the same times. Geisendorfer died in 1980 at the age of 98. The artworks have been stored in steamer trunks in the home of Karl Geisendorfer, of Pittsfield, a nephew of the artist. Karl Geisendorfer retired a few years ago from the U.S. Postal Service and has spent timegoing through old family possessions. “I’d known about the artwork,” Geisendorfer said of his uncle, who studied art for one year at the Art Institute in Chicago. “I know he worked at the stock yards to support himself while he was there.” The job covered his living expenses and his $60 per year tuition. After the artworks were “re-discovered”, Geisendorfer donated several pieces to the Historic East School Museum. Visitors to the museum from the Hannibal Arts Council noticed the artwork and asked to include it in their fall show. Permission was granted, and the work will be displayed this weekend and next. Once Geisendorfer returned from Chicago, he never used his artistic talent professionally, but did do

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In a photo taken of a piece of Fritz Geisendorfer’s works, the lines of the notebook and the original writing on the page are still visible. Geisendorfer was a gifted artist but according to his nephew, Karl Geisendorfer, would not spend money on luxuries such as paper on which to draw.

house painting and painted names on trucks. “At one time, every truck had to have the name of the owner and the truck weight painted on it,” Bob Evans, of the Historic East School Museum, said. “Fritz did that and also did house painting.” But in his spare time, the elder Geisendorfer created pieces of art, sometimes water paints but most of the time pencil drawings. His canvas selections often included scraps of paper or

some other paper that had been used previously. “In his collections, he had at least five leather-bound notebooks from the office of Judge Harry Higbee,” Evans said. “He somehow got ahold of those and sketched pictures on the blank pages, in the margins and sometimes over the top of the writing on the page.” Karl Geisendorfer is not surprised by the frugality of his uncle. (See, GEISENDORFER, A2)

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By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The Pittsfield Golf Cart parade route has been announced. The parade will be Oct. 31 staring at Pittsfield High School at 1 p.m. Line up is at 12:30. The parade will travel up Monroe Street, turn left at Adams, proceed to Memorial and follow

Memorial to Higbee Street, back to the high school. If enough interest is shown, the route could deviate to Lowry Street and drive past Liberty Village. “If people want to decorate their golf carts, sideby-sides or whatever, they are welcome to do so. Decorations are not required to participate though,� Jonie Gerard, one

of the organizers, said. “We are just asking for no political themes on the vehicles.� Anyone with questions is asked to call Paul and Patty Ruble, 217-473-3491, Nancy Hart, 217-430-0204, Jonie Gerard at 217-4672, Bill and Laura Grimsley, 217-248-1407, Leslie Ivers, 217-242-1548 or Amber Martin at 217-370-7639.

Pleasant Hill discusses property tax levy increase By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Pleasant Hill’s school board discussed increasing the school district’s property tax levy at its Tuesday, Oct. 13 regular board meeting. District Superintendent Ron Edwards presented to the board a proposed tax levy increase of 4.81 percent for 2021. The proposed levy increase, according to Edwards, would not require a “truth in taxation� hearing, as it is below the five percent threshold that requires a hearing. The proposed increase would amount to approximately an additional $70,000 for the school district’s budget. “Unless things change drastically, we won’t have to hold a truth in taxation hearing,� Edwards said. “I may play around with the numbers and fiddle with which funds receive how much, but we are pretty close to where we will be.� The board also held a second reading of policy updates to the board manual regarding Title IX sexual harassment policies. “We are required to develop a team to address sexual harassment complaints,� Edwards said. According to Edwards, the team must include an investigator, an interviewer and

an ultimate decision maker. No person may serve more than one role on the team. Superintendent Edwards stated that the harassment rules are new, and the district is working to adapt to them. “The rules are brand new,� Edwards said. “We are going to go through training, but the training is just now becoming available.� As a part of the meeting’s consent agenda, the board approved the September board meeting minutes, approved the district’s financial reports and approved payment of the district’s bills. The board entered into a brief closed session to consider personnel decisions, after which it approved the resignation of paraprofessional Chastity Moore, effective Friday, Oct. 9. In addition, Pleasant Hill reopened Monday, Oct. 19 following a COVID-19 prompted closure. “It was like another first day of school,� Edwards said. “People were happy to be back.� Edwards said that the district is continuing to look forward and monitor cases of COVID-19 in the county and district. “Right now, it looks like COVID’s ramping up,� Edwards said. “We are continuing to look at what’s happening locally and listening to guidance from the state level.�

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Three little girls enjoyed the fall day particpating in the storybook stroll around the Pittsfield square last Friday. Left to right, Ellie Zumwalt, Kinsley Schumann and Molly Green said they had a great time.

residents and is looking into more activities in which residents will be interested. Rudd said that businesses around Pittsfield’s square have been very receptive to the library’s storybook

Griggsville approves ATV ordinance, considers new water meters By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Griggsville’s city council, at its Wednesday, Oct. 7 meeting, approved the use of All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) within city limits and established rules for the use of such vehicles – including fees for use of ATVs within the city. ATV use will be allowed on city streets within daylight hours upon payment of a $50 annual fee. During the present year, ATV users may pay $25 for use on city streets until the end of April. In addition, according to Griggsville ordinance, ATVs must: Q Have headlights and tail lights on, Q Operate at a speed of 20 miles per hour or less. Q Not operate on state highways or any other property besides city streets. The council also had a conversation regarding the city’s current water meters. Griggsville has a limited number of water meters on hand, and their current water meters are considered by city engineer Max Middendorf to be outdated. “There’s a question or concern about the current meter accuracy,� Middendorf said. “Meter reading technology has changed through the years. The current software and hardware is outdated. Technology is changing to the point that meters can be read through cellular technology.� According to Middendorf, the new technology improves accuracy in meter reading and reduces the amount of human error. “It improves accuracy through less human involvement.� Middendorf said.

What’s Happening Q Quincy Medical Group (QMG) is hosting drivethrough flu shot clinics in Barry and Pittsfield for ages 2 and over. For ages 2 and under, families should contact their pediatrician or family practice provider for appointment information. Drive-through clinics at the following locations. Appointments are encouraged and can be made by calling the numbers listed below. All those attending the flu shot clinics are asked to wear a mask. Barry: QMG Clinic, 868 Mortimer St., Barry on the following dates from 3 – 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27. Appointments can be made by calling 217-335-2343 Pittsfield: QMG Clinic, 320 N. Madison St., Pittsfield on the following dates from 3 – 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16. Appointments can be made by calling 217-2859601. Q Pike County Health Department will offer children’s flu shots by appoint-

stroll. “We just went around the square, and everybody was very receptive,� Rudd said. “This is the first one that we’ve done. We’d like to do another in the spring while they’re popular.�

Geisendorfer (Continued from A1) “He was not the type to spend money on luxuries,� Karl Geisendorfer said. Geisendorfer lived in a house on South Monroe Street, where the laundromat is now located. Warren Winston, who lived further down on the next street over, frequently walked by the Geisendorfer home. “He was an interesting person,� Winston, who also confirmed Geisendorfer’s frugality when it came to his artwork. “He would make a lot of his own paint brushes. He was a country boy and he knew where to find a dead squirrel or whatever type hair he needed to make whatever type brush he needed. He had brushes that had only two hairs from a possum, but he knew that’s what he needed.� Winston said an amazing thing about Geisendorfer was he had an affliction that caused him to shake. “You would see him with a brush, and he would dip it in the paint, and his hand would be shaking so hard, you’d think he was going to smear paint all over everything,� Winston said. “But

once that brush touched the canvas, the truck or whatever, his hand was steady as a rock.� The display in Hannibal will consist of several pieces, Karl Geisendorfer said the members of the arts council borrowed. Those will be returned to him once the showing is finished. The

Middendorf said that the city is currently in talks with water meter vendors to purchase the most prudent meter moving forward. “Before the city moves forward, they want to see how the new meters can interact with the system in place,� Middendorf said. Middendorf and Griggsville Mayor Kent Goewey report that the current phase of water line replacement work on the city’s southeast side is almost complete. Water services to the new system are set to be hooked up pending Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) tests of the new water system. “99 percent of the pipe is in the ground,� Goewey said. “We need two clear water tests for two consecutive days. We’re sending the first test in tomorrow.� According to Middendorf and Goewey, the city plans to replace the water lines in the southwest quadrant of Griggsville this year as well. “We’re sending a field crew out to map water lines and utilities for the next two to three weeks to prepare for the next phase,� Middendorf said. Middendorf said that the next phase of work would extend new water lines under Quincy Street, preparing to extend the work to the north side of town and ultimately replace all of Griggsville’s water system. In addition, the council approved Halloween trick-or-treat hours of 6-8 p.m. on both Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 31. Only houses with lights on may be approached for trick-or-treating.

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Pittsfield Public Library sponsors Storybook Stroll By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Friday, Oct. 16, from 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., residents were invited to drop by the Pittsfield Public Library to pick up a map and follow the instructions to read and complete a fun autumnthemed storybook around Pittsfield’s square. When residents were finished with the storybook, they were to return to the library to pick up a takeand-make fall craft and enter their names into a drawing for a grand prize. There were prepackaged snacks and waters available as well as other giveaways. The library’s new director and youth librarian were on hand for a meetand-greet, and there were Pittsfield Public Library ornaments available. Sara Rudd, new Pittsfield library director, said the “Storybook Stroll� was an effort encouraging residents to purchase from downtown businesses. She also said the library would like to engage more

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pieces at the Historic East School will remain on display there. Geisendorfer said he is not interested in selling any of his uncle’s art work. “I want my daughters to go through and get what they want,� he said. “I want as much of it as I can to stay in the family.�

ment only Wednesdays, Oct. 21 and 28 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. The clinic will be held at Pike County Health Department, 606 W. Adams Street in Pittsfield. Please call 217285-4407 Ext 100 to make an appointment. A parent or guardian must sign consent forms for those under 18 years of age. The cost for the flu vaccine for children varies, based on program eligibility. Out of pocket fee for injectable flu vaccine is $35. Cash, check, credit card, or Medicaid is accepted. There is no cost to those covered by Medicaid. Insurance billing for most private health insurance plans is also available this year! Adult injectable flu vaccine is $35 (or no cost if billed to Medicare or Medicaid). Adult drive-up flu clinics, by appointment only, will be held on the following days and times: Fridays, Oct. 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 217285-4407 X 100 to make an appointment. High dose flu

vaccine is available for those 65 years and older. Q Pittsfield Garden Club will meet Friday, Oct. 23 at 2 p.m. at the Senior Center, 220 W. Adams, Pittsfield, The program will be a discussion of holiday decorating and fall clean-up. Guests are welcome. Q Hunter Safety Course, Oct. 23 and 24 in Nebo. Call 217-491-2436. Q Quanada is pleased to announce the recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness month during October 2020. Since the stay at home order issued in March, there has been an increase in domestic violence reports throughout the country. Ending domestic violence starts with spreading awareness. Our local law enforcement will be showing their support by wearing purple ribbon buttons. Furthermore, a sign located next to the county building was placed to reflect services and support for domestic violence survivors.

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system, each citizen pays the same percentage in taxes, regardless of income. The current income tax rate is 4.95 percent. While everyone pays the same tax rate, your tax bill goes up as your income increases; the more money you make, the more money you pay in income taxes. Any changes to this rate apply to all people in the state and are voted on by state lawmakers. On the other hand, the proposed progressive income tax rate, which would take effect if the constitutional amendment passes, begins at 4.75 percent and increases to a maximum of 7.99 percent based on individual and family income tax brackets. While this initial rate and tiered approach may at first sound appealing, the amendment would remove limits on the number of tax brackets and tax rates that could be created, leaving the decisions to the dis-

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here are few people who have had a greater impact on the education of young people than the late Dr. Charles Guthrie. Doc was a career educator who taught History at the high school level, and Psychology at college. While teaching high school he developed a Military History Club that earned him the admiration of a grateful community, as well as multiple branches of the armed services. Perhaps his greatest contribution to the education of America’s youth was his investment of WLPH LQ WKH ÂżHOG ZLWK \RXQJ folks learning to shoot, hunt DQG ÂżVK My family has lived down the hollow from Doc and Donna since I was two years old. For as long as I can remember, my years have revolved around which hunting season was comLQJ LQ RU LI LW ZDV FDWÂżVKLQJ weather outside. My partner in these ventures has always been Doc Guthrie. Each deer season Doc would be down at the house helping us pick out broad heads, or advising us on what cover scents he thought worked best. When P\ VLVWHU 6RQQ\ ÂżUVW GHcided she was going to try deer hunting, Doc said we should, “hedge her bet.â€? We set to work plowing and tilling a small Âź acre plot in a pasture below a stand he had built years before. We fertil-

ized and planted it to winter wheat and turnips. Doc watched the spot every day and knew exactly when the deer came in and out. When hunting season arrived, Doc knew just the time to get in the stand, and what wind she needed to have to hunt the spot. Sonny missed a deer, but was excited to tell the story to Doc and Donna down at the house over a mug of hot chocolate! Each summer, we would watch the river level like hawks to see which days were prime for catching FKDQQHO FDW¿VK LQ WKH 0LVVLVsippi. We compared and contrasted stink baits, developed various knots for rigging out tackle and even constructed our own stink bait holders from the seal around a 5-gallon bucket lid! Sonny and I learned about supply and demand as Doc explained the intricacies of selling chicken eggs and raising turkeys. I learned to drive a tractor working for him in the summers. Dad would talk with Doc for hours about food plots and land management. It wasn’t until now that I realized how the jobs I was performing were really just lessons Doc would use to teach me things to make me a better conservationist and sometimes just a better man. Doc always had former students and hunting buddies to share ad-

vice or hunting stories in any situation. Doc believed that cultivating mutual respect was the best way to build relationships with people, and hunting was a good way to accomplish this. Of all the hunting seasons, none was as important to Doc as spring turkey season. Doc attended the National Wild Turkey Federation religiously each spring in Nashville, Tenn. He would learn about all of the new equipment, ammunition and techniques. Upon his return, we would be in full swing testing choke tubes and ammunition combinations and perfecting our calls to the turkeys in his backyard. As we readied for the oncoming season, Doc would tell stories of hunts in Mexico, New Zealand and all over the United States. Doc had achieved multiple World and Grand Slams through turkey hunting, and the things he had experienced helped him become a fountain of knowledge that made any youth hunter who cared to listen a better woodsman. When I decided I was going to chase a Grand Slam of my own, 'RF ZDV WKH ÂżUVW SHUVRQ , consulted. Doc listened to me carefully without interrupting as I explained all the reasons a young kid should start such a huge undertaking then simply said, “Well Johnny, it sounds like we

had better talk to your Dad and get a plan together.� Doc helped me plan every aspect of each hunt down to the slightest detail. Over the course of four years, we strategized and executed hunts from Florida to Oklahoma. Each bird behaved differently, lived in different landscape and presented different challenges that I was prepared for thanks to Doc’s guidance. When I NLOOHG WKH ¿QDO ELUG WR HDUQ my Grand Slam in Nebraska WKLV VSULQJ WKH ¿UVW SKRQH call I made was to tell Doc about the hunt, and I can’t tell you to this day which one of us was more proud of the achievement. Looking at the upcoming hunting season, I can’t help but feel sad at the loss of my friend and mentor. But I take comfort in knowing that the knowledge, wisdom and patriotism that Doc Guthrie imparted to so many young people lives on. That’s the true legacy of a sportsman. If there is an oak grove in Heaven, I know that my friend Chuck Guthrie is somewhere close by with a slate call and a magic bullet in hand. –––––––––––––––––– Q Johnny and Sonny Picone are teenage brother and sister who are avid hunters and live in rural Nebo, near Dr. Guthrie, who died Friday, Oct.16, 2020.

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Dr. Charles Don Guthrie Dr. Charles Don Guthrie, 79, of rural Nebo, IL passed away Friday morning October 16, 2020 at his home. Charles was born June 19, 1941 in Louisiana, MO, a son of Donald John and Florence I. Brown Guthrie. He married Donna Marie Bott on August 19, 1983 in Madison County, IL and she survives. Charles was a graduate of Pleasant Hill High School and received his Bachelors Degree and Masters Degrees from SIU-E and in 1988, he earned his Doctorate Degree from SIU-E. Dr. Guthrie was a life long educator at Piasa Southwestern High School where he taught for 30 years and served as Principal at Medora Elementary for 10 of those years. More recently he taught at Lincoln Land Community College in Jacksonville while also teaching at John Wood Community College at the Pittsfield and Perry campuses. He was named an Illinois Master Teacher in 1981 and was the John Wood Community College Associate Faculty Member of the Year in 19992000. Doc, as his friends called him, was an avid outdoorsman. He traveled the world turkey hunting and received “Grand Slam� and “World Slam� turkey hunting titles. He and Donna made numerous trips driving to Alaska, fishing for sock eye salmon and bringing home a freezer full of fish to share with family and friends. Doc also raised white-tail deer at his “ Coop’s Creek Deer Farm� near Belleview and was an accomplished photographer with “Flo-Don Studio� in Pleasant Hill. Doc enjoyed a wide circle of friends and had many Facebook followers.

John Lee Elliott, Jr. John Lee Elliott, Jr., 83, of Arlington, TX, formerly of Pike County, IL died on Saturday, October 17, 2020 in Arlington. No services will be held at this time and cremation rites have been accorded. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the local arrangements.

Survivors include his wife, Donna M. Guthrie of rural Nebo, two daughters, Sonya Marie (Keith) Moore of Yorkville, Tenna Lyn ( Mark) Depping of Los Angeles, CA, two step-sons, Michael Thornton of Waterloo and Matthew April) Thornton of Springfield, MO, grandchildren, Rory James Guthrie (Stevi) Moore of Yorkville, Abbigayle Elizabeth Depping of Los Angeles, CA, and Nicholas, Sarah, Talon, Alexia and Zachary, a great grandson, Levi James Guthrie Moore, a sister, Mary Beth ( Edward) Wilson of Washington, MO and a niece, Rashelle Popinski of Brentwood, MO. Charles was preceded in death by his parents and best friend, Jerry D. Springer. Graveside services will be held Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Visitation will be Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill. Attendees are asked to wear a mask and adhere to social distancing guidelines. Memorials may be made to the Pleasant Hill Fire Department, the Calhoun County Ambulance District or to the charity or organization of the donor’s choice. Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is handling the arrangements.

Dale R. Loos Dale R. Loos, age 84, died Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Graveside services were at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 16, 2020 at Mound Prairie Cemetery in Beverly, IL. with military honors. Interment followed. Memorials are suggested to Mound Prairie Cemetery. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.

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James W. Yokem James W. Yokem, age 91, passed away peacefully October 18 2020, at the Roseville Nursing Home. He was born on August 7th 1929 at Pleasant Hill IL to Sol and Mabel (Cordevant) Yokem. He leaves his wife of 15 years Phyllis McCullough Yokem, daughters Susan Yokem from Zion IL, Elizabeth (Beth) Yokem from Pittsfield IL, seven stepsons, Victor Seybold (Teri) Quincy IL, Antone Seybold, Stephen (Flint) McCullough (Larisa) Roseville IL, Doug McCullough (Tina) Plymouth IL, Gregg McCullough (deceased), Brad McCullough (Lisa) Prophetstown IL, and Brent McCullough (Kelly) Albuquerque NM. He also leaves several step grand children and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his only sister Mary Yokem Dirst, and wives Ann (Powell) and Judith (Seybold) Yokem. Jim grew up in Pleasant Hill, until age 14, before moving to Chicago, where he worked for the Sears Roebuck before going to college. He was a graduate of the University of Illinois and spent 36 years in corporate accounting, the last several years as Treasurer at Stark Brothers Nursery at Louisiana MO. He served in the U.S. army during the Korean War and was a proud member of the Roseville American Legion Post 614and was an Honor Flight recipient in April 2014. Jim was also a member of the Roseville

Naomia Lee Steward Naomia Lee Steward, 71, of Griggsville, IL died Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Barry Community Care Center in Barry, IL. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at 1:00 PM at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Interment will follow at Greenpond Cemetery near Pearl, IL. Visitation will be held prior to the service at the funeral home on Wednesday from 12-1:00 p.m. Memorials are suggested to be made to the family c/o Niebur Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh. com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

PICKINGS FROM PIKE’S PAST 100 YEARS AGO: PIKE MILLS IN GRIGGSVILLE DESTROYED BY FIRE

150 YEARS AGO OCT 27, 1870 An election in Pike County is a big thing. It is an exciting affair, and often generates hatred between man and man. We, as citizens and members of parties should make preparations to meet this ordeal, and it is but fit that we rejoice and sing songs in the event of its happy termination. Quite a number of teams left Pittsfield yesterday to work on the railroad at Pleasant Hill. The work on the railroad across south Pike is progressing rapidly. The piling for the bridge on the Illinois is driven. The bridge is to be an iron truss 1170 feet long. 125 YEARS AGO OCT. 30, 1895 The county committee on public grounds and buildings Monday took out insurance for the county: on the new courthouse, $35,000; furniture and fixtures, $5,500; jail, $5000; poor house furniture and fixtures, $7000. Mr. Miller of St. Louis, who is superintending the work of putting the electric lights in the courthouse, says he expects to be ready to turn them on for the first time Monday night. Prof. Geo. Williams of the Nebraska school, near Straut, is entitled to a blue ribbon for being the first to report the purchase of a school library. The directors of the Valley City school are progressive, and have added a new stove and some new desks to our school. 100 YEARS AGO OCT. 27, 1920 Griggsville suffered a big loss by fire Tuesday evening of last week when Pike Mills, one of the oldest and best flour mills in this section of the state, was completely destroyed by fire. A new sub-district is being

planned by the commissioners of Sny Island and Drainage District. Under plans of the new district, a ditch will be made from the bluff to Spring Lake, then south to Tow Head, and east to Six Mile. The sale by C. A. Barber and H. T. Barber of Pittsfield of 58 head of Hereford cows and heifers Thursday drew a good crowd, and prices obtained, while not good, were fairly satisfactory. The sale totaled $6,445 and the top price was $420. 75 YEARS AGO OCT. 31, 1945 More than 2000 people were present at the Pittsfield Legion Hall Thursday evening to greet the American Legion caravan, which staged the big welcome home party for the ex-service men and women from eight surrounding counties. Shoe rationing came to an end today, and the ban on shotgun shells and sale of ammunition has also been set aside today. The military draft continues, and two more contingents from Pike County went to Chicago last week. The powerful Saukee Indian football team smashed a little, but scrappy Greenfield team here Friday night 33-0 for their 5th Illinois Valley Conference victory. 50 YEARS AGO OCT. 28, 1970 Pike County State’s Attorney Cecil Burrows is a candidate for election as associate circuit judge, and has no competition in next week’s election. The 24-member Pike County Board of Supervisors will have to appoint a replacement for Burrows when he assumes the position of judge Dec. 1. Three applicants for the position, William Lowry,

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Gary Haddock, and John Alsup, a made a brief talk before the board, outlining his qualifications Monday morning. Miss Sue Moyers was the 1970 Pleasant Hill High School homecoming queen. She was crowned by the football co-captains, Rick Rodhouse and Phil Lawson. Lt. Gov. Paul Simon was the speaker for the Democratic fund-raiser Tuesday night at the Legion Hall in Pittsfield. Chairman Don Irving estimated the attendance at 600 persons. 25 YEARS AGO OCT. 25, 1995 According to the census bureau, Pike County lost 2.4 percent of its 1990 population by July, 1994, dropping from 17, 577 to 17, 162. Rusty Wharton of Barry was checking out a “Challenger� ultralight airplane last Wednesday for its owner, Roy Hill, when the craft nosed down into a field near Schuster’s airport in west Pittsfield. Wharton is in stable condition at Illini Hospital. 10 YEARS AGO OCT. 27, 2010 The Pike County 9-12 Committee is sponsoring a forum for local candidates a 6:31 p.m. Thursday at the Crossroads Center in Pittsfield. Jeffrey Girard and Scott Syrcle are candidates for Pike County Treasurer. Cindy Shaw and Charles Dolbeare are candidates for Supervisor of Assessements. And Paul Petty, Mark Mountain and Larry Snyder are candidates for Sheriff. PHS junior Sydney Hawley became the first Saukee girls golfer to qualify for state competition in 16 years. Q Pickings from Pike’s Past is compiled by Michael Boren.

Methodist Church. When he joined the Methodist church he asked why there was not an adult bible class and when it was suggested he start one, he did just that, teaching the class for four years. That class is still going strong. He enjoyed traveling, visiting all 50 states and more than 30 foreign countries. He loved history and rehabbed three historic homes in Louisiana Mo. He served one term as mayor of Louisiana Mo. before moving to Roseville. After moving to Roseville he researched and authored the book “The Yokem’s of Pike County�. He had great interest in the Harman House Museum in Pleasant Hill and at age 85 made a generous donation, enabling them to do extensive remodeling and to add a new wing. Jim was an avid stamp and coin collector. At his request there will be a brief memorial service at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill on Saturday October 24th at 1:00 PM. The family requests no flowers. Memorials may be made to the Roseville Legion Post 614.

Leona Lemons Leona Lemons, 94, of Milton, IL died Monday, October 19, 2020 in her home surrounded by family. A graveside service will be held Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. at Green Pond Cemetery in Pearl, IL. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. THANK YOU FOR READING THE PIKE PRESS

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Gary L. Holcomb Gary L. Holcomb, 70, of rural Pleasant Hill, IL passed away Wednesday afternoon, Ocotber 14, 2020 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Gary was born July 2, 1950 in Pittsfield, a son of L.H., Jr. and Donna R. Hobbs Holcomb. He married Carol Ann Culley on July 12, 1975 in Louisiana, Mo and she survives. Gary was a life- long Pike County grain and livestock farmer. He enjoyed collecting, drinking coffee with his friends and watching old western movies. Gary served on the Pleasant Hill Township Board for over thirty years and was a member of the Pleasant Hill Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Carol A. Holcomb of rural Pleasant Hill, two daughters, Kathy Holcomb

of Faribault, MN and Jill Holcomb of Silver Spring, MD, a sister, Linda Goodin of Pleasant Hill and numerous nieces and nephews. Gary was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were held Monday, October 19, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Pleasant Hill Christian Church. Burial followed at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Visitation was held from 12:30 p.m. until time of services at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to the Pleasant Hill Christian Church, Crescent Heights Cemetery Association or to the Pleasant Hill Fire Department. Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is handling the arrangements.

Miss Emma Kathleen (Kathy) Smith Miss Emma Kathleen (Kathy) Smith of the Barry Community Care Center in Barry, IL. died on October 17, 2020. Private services will be held with interment at Shearer Cemetery in New

Canton, IL. Memorials are suggested to Barry Community Care Center. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh. com. Niebur Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.

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AND OTHER AREA NEWS ROCKPORT Royal Manor receives yearly gift of turnips Wind takes down tree; curtails Fall Pickin’s activity “When you’re sanitizing and wiping everything down, be sure to wipe hatred out of your heart. That’s a virus, too.� From a good friend. Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord. Psalm 27:14 Trivia Answers from Last Week: 1. Who was the father of the 12 year old girl that Jesus raised from the dead? (Jairus) 2. What is “Big Ben� in London, England? (It is a bell in the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament) 3. In the Bible, what was the name of the unclean spirits that were in the man in the tombs in Gadarenes? (Legion) 4. How many inches can a flea jump in a single leap? (13 inches) 5. What day of the week did Jesus heal the man with the withered hand? (the Sabbath Day) 6. What is the hardiest of the world’s insects? (mosquito) Jim Ottwell of Pearl paid his annual visit to the Royal Manor (Ginger Whitlock) in New Salem one day this past week with his gift of turnips. Ginger gratefully said they were fabulous and so sweet. Very delicious. Do not forget the election is Nov. 3. Practice your privilege at the polls, and vote. The Pike County Clerk’s office will be

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members on the Facebook page! Time and date will be announced soon! If your business/organization would like to donate Halloween treats for the elementary students, please contact the Griggsville building at 8332352. The school will make arrangements for drop off/ pick up prior to the parade. All treats need to be prepackaged and store bought. There will be approximately 150 students. Your support is appreciated! Congratulations to the following senior class officers: President-Jenna Kelley, Vice President – Ashley Waters, and Secretary/Treasurer – Cash Kirk. REMINDER: Due to COVID-19, some people have not renewed their vehicle registration. If you haven’t done so, you will need to get that done soon, as you only have until Nov. 1 to renew it! Cathy McDaniel traveled to Gulf Shores, Orange Beach Ala. and Pensacola, Fla. for a long weekend and the beach wedding of her son Matt Kirgan to Rachel Harris Friday afternoon. Several other family members also attended. Congratulations Matt and Rachel! Dewayne and I were super excited to have a visit (even though it was too short) with Ron and Betty Wendt of Bellview and their daughter Jody Yaeger Saturday. Belated birthday wishes

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is not a proper substitute for a cloth face mask. Consider leaving individually wrapped candy spaced apart on a table in the driveway, on a porch or any outside area where 6 feet of distance can be maintained. Trick or treat in groups with household members only. Wash your hands as soon as you are finished

By KARRIE SPANN 217-723-4262 trick or treating and definitely before you eat any candy. Stay safe and healthy and have a Happy Halloween!

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Fall Pickin's days gives a break to the area Word is out it was a little, well maybe a lot busier this past weekend with Fall Pickin's going on around the county. Seems there were a lot of vendors and marketers in several of our town and villages. Also several garage sales, heard many good things of it this year. Sure hope it continues for years to come. Thank you to those who play a big part in keeping it alive. The Pleasant Hill Community Club raffle winner of the cornhole board game

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was Sandy Buchanan. Congratulations to the big winner. Unfortunately there are a few that have left us recently. Deepest sympathy to the families of Sue Helms, Bob Henderson, Gary Holcomb and Chuck Guthrie, all of these fine folks were in our community for many years. I see the Halloween Carnival at Nebo has been cancelled for this weekend. If anyone has any news, local events to share please let me know and will be glad

By MARSHA HILL 217-437-2903 bmklh94@ yahoo.com to share. Our internet was out last week and did not get my news in so sorry about that. “Fall has always been my favorite season. The time when everything bursts with its last beauty, as if nature had been saving up all year for the grand finale.� Lauren D.

HELP WANTED Inside sales help needed at Pike County Lumber. Multiple positions available. Duties to be determined based on experience. Experience & Qualities looking for: Construction & Building Materials, Inventory & OfďŹ ce Management, Stocking & Merchandising, Sales & Purchasing, Accounting, Product Specialties – Kitchen & Bath, Plumbing/Elect, Hardware, Computer & IT, Managerial, Dispatch, Estimating. Multiple hats needed to run a small business. Willing to create exible positions based on experience or train anyone hardworking and willing to learn. Knowledge base of Microsoft OfďŹ ce products, general web ordering & browsing, & typing experience is a plus. Customer service & pleasant attitude non-negotiable. Send resume to: Attn: Human Resources, PO Box 311, PittsďŹ eld, IL 62363

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The Village of Milton will be allowing Trick or Treating on Halloween night from 6 to 8 p.m. Here are a few tips to stay safe while trick or treating this year: Maintain 6 feet of social distance. This applies to both those trick or treating and those handing out candy. Wear proper face covering. A Halloween mask

Must be available to work Mon-Sat. Duties include loading, transporting, and unloading materials within a 100 mile radius of warehouse. Some warehouse work also required, along with operation of forklifts, pallet jacks, and manual lifting of light and heavy objects. Overtime every week; home every night. No experience required, but must have or be able to obtain (within one month of hire) a Class A CDL drivers license. Must have a clean driving record and be able to pass a drug screening. 50-hour work week, retirement, earned time off. Stable company - ensures job security to quality candidates. Send resume to: Attn: Human Resources, PO Box 311, PittsďŹ eld, IL 62363

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Smith selected September Saukee Citizen of the month Skyler Smith, a senior at Pittsfield High School, was selected as the September Saukee Citizen of the Month. He is the son of Todd and JoAnn Smith. Skyler’s activities include football, where he has lettered for four years and is captain. In addition to football, Smith participates in track and field and is an FFA member and current vice president. Skyler was voted Saukee citizen by the faculty and staff at PHS. Selection was based on helping others, courtesy, going above and beyond in helping the school environment as well as the community. The following students were also nominated in September for Saukee Citizen of the Month: Marco Ballinger, Ethan Palmer, Lucas Ruble, Addy Ruble, Mackenzie Amann, Meg Musgrove, Natalie Lemons, McKayla Jennings, Colton Story, Brayden Veile, Liam Davidsmeyer, Tanner Robinson, Jeremiah Jackson, Breanna

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Josh Forbis, left, of Barry and Jay Albert, of Quincy, have started a new business, Impact Medical Transfer. The company is located at 915 Highway 106 in Barry, in the former visitors center. Forbes and Albert will provide transfers of patients from hospital to hospital or wherever a patient needs to go, freeing up the county ambulance for emergency calls.

New business in Barry provides medical transport A new medical transport business in Barry hopes to make the Pike County Ambulance more available for 9-1-1 calls. Jay Albert and Josh Forbis have started Impact Medical Transfer. “We are not an emergency service,� Josh Forbis, one of the EMTs who started Impact Medical Transfer in July, said. “We are interfacility transfers only. We will do home to facility or facility to facility, but no 9-1-1 calls.� Forbis said freeing up the county ambulance for actual 9-1-1 calls is the goal of the service after seeing how transfers can add stress to an ambulance service. “Jay and I are both part-time at Pike

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County EMS and in Adams County,� Forbis said. “We saw the need.� Forbis said Pike County EMS will continue to take transfers when available, but Impact Medical will take the calls that PCEMS can not. “We can take patients from the nursing home to the doctor’s office or hospital,� Forbis said. “We are Medicare and insurance approved. We have all the equipment any other ALS ambulance has, cardiac monitor, all of that.� Forbes said the company’s rates are consistent with Medicare. Impact Medical Transfer has a Facebook page with their contact information.

THE ILLINOIS STATE TREASURER’S I-CASH PROGRAM WANTS TO RETURN OVER

$3.5 Billion TO OWNERS

ADULTS DISCOVER PROPERTY TO CLAIM WHEN THEY SEARCH

ILLINOISTREASURER.GOV/ICASH To ďŹ nd out if you have cash or property, visit www.Illinoistreasurer.Gov/icash. If you do not have access to the internet to search for unclaimed property, a computer may be available at your local public library.

I-CASH BY THE NUMBERS Reported to Treasurer’s Office 2/29/20 – 08/31/20 Reports Properties Cash Shares

8,285 1,268,237 $161,397,386.26 56,043,222

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84,052 $91,846,594.54

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Persistance pays; arrest made in robbery Police Beat By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press It was just one day short of a year since the Jiffi Stop in Barry was robbed that the Pike County Sheriff’s Department announced the issuance of an arrest warrant for Stephen Edward Mullin. Mullins, 49, Sewell, N. J., has been charged for the offense of armed robbery, aggravated robbery and theft over $500 in connection with the crime. During the early morning hours of Oct. 16, 2019, a masked gunman entered Jiffi Stop in Barry and stole United States currency, cigarettes and lottery tickets. The masked gunman fled Jiffi Stop in an unknown direction of travel. Throughout the investigation, it was discovered the suspect parked in a car wash bay across the street from Barry Jiffi Stop. Surveillance video was obtained showing the suspect. Photographs of the suspect were released to the media. However, no credible information was obtained about the suspect’s identity. Sept. 30, 2020, the Pike County Sheriff’s Department received notification from the Illinois State Police Division of Forensic Science identifying the suspect as Stephen Edward Mullins due to a DNA hit. Law enforcement was able to track Steven Mullins to the Elbert County Jail

State files additional charges against Watts By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Pike County State’s Attorney Zachary Boren has filed three additional charges of criminal sexual assault against Clayton G. Watts, 22, in connection with three additional victims. Watts was originally charged with one count of criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse April 27. The victim in that case was under 18 years of age, while the victims in the new cases are older than 18. The new charges are alleged to have happened May 29, 2018, Oct. 18, 2019 and Oct. 30, 2019. Bond is set at $200,000 on the new charges. His next court date is Nov. 10.

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in Colorado. Law enforcement officials from the Pike County Sheriff’s Department traveled to Elbert County where law enforcement was able to obtain police reports from other law enforcement agencies and to interview Mullins. Mullins currently has criminal charges pending in the following jurisdictions: Stanton County, Kans., motor vehicle theft and aggravated assault, Lincoln County, Colo., vehicular evading, possession of a firearm by a felon, criminal mischief, violation of protection order (seven counts), resisting arrest, DUI, reckless endangerment, burglary and theft, Elbert County, Colo., burglary, and motor vehicle theft. Sheriff David Greenwood commended his staff, specifically Sergeant

Dispositions Traffic Speeding: Judith A. Conway, 10/13/62, Pittsfield, $353, three months supervision. Jayden F. Heavner, $164. Ivy O. McCarter, 5/22/2002, Griggsville, $164. Katie Z. McConnell, 10/5/96, $353, three months supervision. Jeremy J. Miller, 4/30/03, Pittsfield, $353, three months supervision. Brian K. Smart, 3/18/91, Griggsville, $333, six months supervision. Seat belts: Sally J. Ward, 4/8/66, Pittsfield, $164. Miscellaneous traffic: Benjamin V. Baughman, 2/3/92, Pittsfield, driving on suspended license, $807, 24 months probation, unlawful possession cannabis by a driver, $627. Barb J. Johnson, 4/8/56, unlawful possession of can-

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nabis by a passenger, $677. Timothy L. Liehr, 11/24/66, Chambersburg, unsafe equipment, $164. Shawn D. Malone, 5/2/2002, Barry, operate uninsured motor vehicle, $450. Jeremy J. Miller, 4/30/03, Pittsfield, unlawful possession cannabis by a driver, $627. Landon K. Miller, 7/17/97, Perry, failure to reduce speed, $353, six months supervision. Bry D. Monie, 1/18/96, Milton, operation of an uninsured motor vehicle, $450. Ernest R. Reddick, 7/20/45, Pittsfield, driving on a suspended license, $627, 12 months supervision. Brian K. Smart, 3/18/91, Griggsville, unlawful possession of cannabis by a driver, $577. Harry Splain, 5/16/47, Griggsville, failure to reduce

speed to avoid and accident, $164. Destinee M. Stauffer, 5/5/96, Pittsfield, unlawful possession of cannabis by a passenger, $353, 12 months supervision. Conservation: Michael T. Ryan, 5/19/58, Pearl, take or possession a wild bird or animal, $195. Misdemeanors: Dennis Beavers, 8/27/62, Detroit, theft, $1,039, 24 months supervision. Brandi R. Cannam, 8/4/69, Barry, resisting a police officer, $589, 300 days in jail; two counts of battery, one count public indecency, $679, 300 days in jail. Felonies: Austin Mooney, 2/17/84, Pleasant Hill delivery of methamphetamine, less than five grams, $5,799, nine years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, with credit for 356 days served.

The police records released by the Pike County Sheriff ’s office include the following arrests and bookings. The records state that these are accusations and each individual is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Jacob Smith, 29, Barry, was arrested Oct. 14 at 3:24 p.m. on a failure to appear at a payment review on a felony charge. He posted $200 and was released Oct. 14 at 4 p.m. Stephanie Grimsley, 31, Pleasant Hill, was arrested Oct. 14 at 3:54 p.m. on a Pike County traffic warrant with a bond of $150, a felony in-state warrant with a bond of $1,200 and a felony Pike County warrant with a bond of $200. She posted bond on all charges and was released Oct. 14 at 5 p.m. Joshua R. Bricker, 30, Pearl, was arrested Oct. 15 at 3:17 p.m. on a felony Pike County warrant alleging failure to appear on a felony payment review. He posted $250 and was released Oct. 15 at 4 p.m. Xavier L McCrory, 22, Greenview, was arrested Oct. 15 at 12:20 a.m. on an in-state traffic warrant. He was released to the county issuing the warrant, Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m.

Denise M. Johnson, 46, Nebo, was arrested Oct. 17 at 11:30 a.m. on a felony charge of deceptive practices. She posted $115 and was released Oct. 17 at 1:30 p.m. Wayne E. DeJaynes, 55, Griggsville,was arrested Oct. 17 at 3:04 p.m. on a felony Pike County warrant alleging failure to appear at a payment review and a felony warrant seeking to revoke probation. He posted $350 on the FTA and $100 on the revocation and was released Oct.17 at 5 p.m. Noah F. Dees, 19, Quincy, was arrested Oct. 17 at 12:30 p.m. on a misdemeanor Pike County warrant alleging failure to appear. He posted $50 and was released Oct. 17 at 1:30 p.m. Fred McSwine, no age given, LaGrange, was arrested Oct. 18 at 10:19 p.m on a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence. He posted $135 and was released Oct. 18, no time given. Has your charge been amended, reduced or dropped or have you been found not guilty? Email ppnews@ campbellpublications.net to be considered for a status update on your court proceeding. Please include name and case number.

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Matt Frazier and Chief Deputy Zachary Orr, for their attention to detail during the criminal investigation. Sheriff Greenwood said that during the initial crime scene investigation, Sergeant Frazier located a very small item which contained the suspect’s DNA, which ultimately was used to identify the suspect. Chief Deputy Orr was relentless leading this investigation to bring it to the place it is now. Greenwood said his department was able to track Mullins throughout Illinois as he attempted to scan stolen lottery tickets. The evidence in this case was ultimately submitted to the Pike County State’s Attorney, Zachary Boren, who filed charges and obtained a warrant for the arrest of Mullins. “Hats off to the sheriff’s department for tracking this one down,� said Boren. “We look forward to getting Mr. Mullins back to Pike County to face these charges.� Boren said Mullins would come to Pike County to face charges and may have his Pike sentence run concurrent with sentences he receives in other jurisdictions. “Ultimately, the question of whether a sentence runs concurrently or consecutively is up to the judge,� Boren said. Parts of this investigation are still ongoing.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS BECKY L. BRIDDLE and J RYAN NORTON not individually but as Co-Executors of the Estate of Bob W. Richter, Plaintiffs, v. VALLEY LAND & CATTLE CO., INC., a Kansas corporation, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants. Case No. 2020-CH-17 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF PIKE, ss. In the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit of Illinois, Pike County. Becky L. Briddle and J Ryan Norton, not individually but as CoExecutors of the Estate of Bob W. Richter, Plaintiffs v. Valley Land & Cattle Co., Inc., a Kansas corporation, Unknown Owners and NonRecord Claimants, Defendants, in the above case number. 7KH UHTXLVLWH $I¿GDYLW IRU 3XEOLFDWLRQ KDYLQJ EHHQ ¿OHG QRWLFH LV hereby given you, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above-entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit, Pike County, Illinois, by said Plaintiffs, against you and other Defendants, praying for the foreclosure and for other relief of a judgment lien with regards to the premises described as follows, to-wit: TRACT 1: A tract of land lying in the Southeast Quarter of Section Ten (10), and the Northeast Quarter of Section Fifteen (15), in Township Four (4) South of the Base Line, in Range Eight (8) West of the Fourth Principal Meridian. Pike County, Illinois, and being more fully described as follows: Beginning at a point marking the Northeast corner of Section Fifteen (15), said point also being the Southeast corner of Section Ten (10); thence South 00 degrees 18 minutes and 44 seconds East along the East line of Section Fifteen (15) a distance of 228.93 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes and 00 seconds West 1896.08 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes and 00 seconds East 2196.14 feet; thence South 85 degrees 13 minutes 31 seconds East 136.23 feet; thence South 78 degrees 27 minutes and 08 seconds East 132.67 feet; thence South 64 degrees 31 minutes 12 seconds East 151.48 feet; thence South 58 degrees 09 minutes 30 seconds East 514.56 feet; thence South 76 degrees 44 minutes 55 seconds East 114.89 feet; thence South 83 degrees 40 minutes 26 seconds East 26.70 feet; thence North 85 degrees 12 minutes 08 seconds East 278.24 feet; thence North 77 degrees 33 minutes 57 seconds East 240.98 feet; thence North 60 degrees 49 minutes 30 seconds East 155.25 feet; thence North 71 degrees 09 minutes 44 seconds East 191.40 feet to a point on the East line of the Southeast Quarter of Section Ten (10); thence South 01 degrees 53 minutes 20 seconds East 1770.14 feet to the point of beginning, with the above described subject to that portion now being used for public road purposes; as per survey in January of 1989 of Marvin J. Likes, Illinois Registered Land Surveyor #35-2150. TRACT 2: All of Section Fourteen (14) lying South of the centerline of the Sny E’Carte; all of Section Twenty-Three (23), lying North of the right of way of the Wabash Railroad Company, running in an easterly and westerly direction through said Section, all of said estate lying in and being in Township Four (4) South, in Range Eight (8) West of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Pike County. Illinois, subject to all public and private roads and easements of record; EXCEPTING THEREFROM the following described tracts of real estate: Tract A: A tract of land located in the Southeast Quarter of Section Eleven (11), Township Four (4) South, Range Eight (8) West of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Pike County, Illinois, being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of said Section Eleven (11), thence North 87 degrees 20 minutes 11 seconds West to a point, thence North 55 degrees 16 minutes

45 seconds East 64.11 feet; thence North 41 degrees 47 minutes 32 seconds East 138.82 feet; thence North 40 degrees 09 minutes 35 seconds East 118.77 feet; thence North 67 degrees 05 minutes 47 seconds East, 76.17 feet; thence North 82 degrees 20 minutes 59 seconds East 169.10 feet; thence North 82 degrees 09 minutes 00 seconds East 65.70 feet to the East line of the Southeast Quarter of said section 11, thence South 01 degrees 25 minutes 52 seconds East, 316.78 feet to the point of beginning, containing 2.58 acres, more or less, as surveyed by Likes Land Surveyors, Inc., in April 1998. Tract B: A tract of land located in the Northeast Quarter of Section Fourteen (14), in Township Four (4) South of the Base Line, Range Eight (8) West of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Pike County, Illinois, being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Northeast Quarter of said Section Fourteen (14) (which is also the beginning of Tract 3), thence South along the East Section line of Section Fourteen (14), which is also the location of what is commonly known as 140th Street, to a point where the centerlines of 140th Street and public road commonly known as 320th Avenue intersect, thence meandering Westerly following the centerline of public road commonly known as 320th Avenue to a point where the centerlines of that road and a private road intersect, thence West to the Westerly line of the private road, thence Northeasterly along the Westerly line of the private road as now located to the South line of the above described Tract 1, thence East along such South line of Tract 1 to the point of beginning. Tract C: All that part of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of Section Fourteen (14) beginning at a point being the intersection of the North Section Line of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of Section Fourteen (14) and the center line of Sny E’Carte as located on the date of this deed, thence running South parallel with the West line of said Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of Section Fourteen (14) to a point being the center line of Township Road 320th Avenue, thence Northwest following the center line of Township Road 320th Avenue to the intersection of said road center line and the North Section Line of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of Section Fourteen (14), thence East along said North Section Line to the point of beginning, all of said real estate being in Township Four (4) South of the Base Line, in Range Eight (8) West of the Fourth Principal Meridian, situated in the County of Pike and State of Illinois, containing 3.0 acres, more or less. All situated in Pike County, Illinois. A Memorandum of Judgment was recorded on August 14, 2020 LQ WKH RI¿FH RI WKH 5HFRUGHU RI 'HHGV RI 3LNH &RXQW\ ,OOLQRLV DV Document No. 2020-1955 in Book 892 at page 34. Summons was duly issued out of the said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, the said above-named 'HIHQGDQWV ¿OHV \RXU DQVZHU WR WKH &RPSODLQW LQ WKH VDLG VXLW RU RWKHUZLVH PDNH \RXU DSSHDUDQFH WKHUHLQ LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH &OHUN of the Circuit Court of Pike County, Pike County Courthouse, 100 (DVW :DVKLQJWRQ 3LWWV¿HOG ,OOLQRLV ZLWKLQ WKLUW\ GD\V RI WKH ¿UVW publication of this Notice default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. '$7(' DW 3LWWV¿HOG ,OOLQRLV RQ 2FWREHU /s/Bryce Gleckler Clerk Delmer R. Mitchell; #1930303 dmitchell@srnm.com James A. Rapp; #2284170 jrapp@srnm.com William S. Meckes; #6317089 wmeckes@srnm.com Schmiedeskamp Robertson Neu & Mitchell LLP Attorneys for Plaintiffs 525 Jersey Street, Quincy, IL 62301 Tel: (217) 223-3030 | Fax: (217) 223-1005 10.14, 10.21, 10.28

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Don Leithoff will be celebrating his 99th birthday Oct. 28. His family would like to help him celebrate his special day with a card shower. He was chosen as Valentine King in February, quite an honor for him. His address is: Sunset Home, 418 Washington St., Quincy, 62301.

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