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Welcome to Pike County, Illinois Welcome to the 17th edition of Pike Press’ annual Pike County Guide. Here you’ll find what you need to know to enjoy the best that Pike County, Illinois has to offer – handy information for people who live here, people who visit here and all the people who still love to call Pike County “home.” Those who take the time to get to know Pike County find a land of limitless possibilities – a place where smiles come easily, the countryside is inviting and the quality of life includes a friendly wave for folks you pass on the street. Take a look at the pages of this guide to meet the people of Pike County and the events they love to share. Keep reading and you’ll find a wealth of information about the complete range of services offered here. You’ll see why we call the distinctive quality of life in Pike County a benefit few areas can match. We hope you will study our comprehensive Pike County Guide and keep it for future reference. And for up-to-theminute news of Pike County, we invite you to keep in touch every week with the Pike Press, Pike County’s friendly, hometown newspaper. Call today for a subscription - 271-285-2345, or visit us online at pikepress.com.

Index of Advertisers Hannibal Regional . . . . . . Illini Community Hospital. Illini Community Hospital. CNB Bank and Trust . . . . Carquest . . . . . . . . . . . . Cass Communications . . . Casteel Color Wheel . . . . City of Griggsville . . . . . . City of Pittsfield . . . . . . . County Market . . . . . . . . Craig’s Collision . . . . . . . Curless Auction . . . . . . . Farmers Bank of Liberty . Farmers National Bank . . First Christian Church . . .

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International Eyecare Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Liberty Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Mefford Chiropractic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Neal Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Peter’s Heating & Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Pike County Color Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Pike County Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . 18 Pike County Courthouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Pike County Health Dept. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 28 Pike County Lumber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Quincy Medical Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 State Farm Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 The Maschoffs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Thiele Garage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 United Community Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Index of Articles Accommodations . Adult Care . . . . . . Agriculture . . . . . . Antiques & Crafts . Attorneys . . . . . . . Cemeteries. . . . . . Churches . . . . . . . City Officers . . . . . Communities . . . . Daycare . . . . . . . .

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Accommodations Big Horn Oufitters (217) 734-2651 County Hwy 11, Pleasant Hill

Cherry’s Guest House (217) 285-2060, N. Monroe - Pittsfield Cox Farms Guest House (217) 285-4678, RR 2, Box 80 Pittsfield, 1 mile W. of Pittsfield on Hwy. 106 Eagle Lake Outfitters 217-426-2404, 20236 235 Ln., New Canton Fosco Farms (217) 285-2608 128 S. Clinton, 3 mi. south of Pittsfield Green Acres Motel (217) 285-2166, 625 W. Washington- Pittsfield Hammit’s Lakeview Cottages (217) 407-4258, Pittsfield, 3 miles E. on IL 106 - north on City Lake Road

Harpole’s Heartland Lodge (217) 734-2526, 2 1/2 miles south of Nebo Icehouse Inn (217) 335-3377, 102 Smith St., Highway 106 - Barry JK Ranches Lodging (217) 285-4025 or (217) 285-6021 Griggsville Knight’s Inn (217) 285-2129, On U.S. 54/Ill. 106 west edge of Pittsfield Monroe Street Suites (217) 285-6129, 221 S. Monroe, Pittsfield

South 5 miles from Exit 31 of I-72/Ill. 36 Rodhouse Rut-N-Strut (217) 734-2205, Pleasant Hill Sprague’s Kinderhook Lodge (217) 432-1090, #1 Illini Lane, Barry The Bricks Lodge & Retreat Center (217) 577-5977, 388841 Hwy. 104, Baylis bricklodge.com Thomas Benton Gray House B&B (217) 285-2230, New Salem, 1/2 mile north of Exit 31 of I-72/U.S. 36.

Muddy Rivers 734-2511, Pleasant Hill

Mississippi Valley Lodging (217) 437-4641 Rockport, a mile East of the Louisiana bridge

Old Florence Hotel Guest House (217) 723-4646, Pittsfield, IL

Walnut Knob Outdoors, Inc. (217) 285-4259, Pittsfield

Pine Lakes Cottages (217) 285-6719

William Watson Hotel (866) 935-2074, 105 E. Washington, Pittsfield

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ADULT CARE NURSING HOMES Barry Comm. Care Center 1313 Pratt St., Barry, IL 217-335-2326 Liberty Village/ Pittsfield Manor 610 Lowry, Pittsfield, IL 217-285-5200

ATTORNEYS

Attorneys with principal ipal offices in Pike County Leecia D, Carnes 109 E. Washington, Pittsfield, Il. 62363 217-285-5593 Walker Filbert 112 W. Washington, Pittsfield, Ill. 62363 217-285-2926 Thomas D. Henderson 115 E. Washington, Pittsfield, IL 62363 217-285-9676

Pittsfield Healthcare Center 1400 E. Washington, Pittsfield, IL 217-285-4491

Liberty Village/Pittsfield Manor 610 Lowry, Pittsfield, IL 217-285-5200

ASSISTED LIVING Griggsville Estates 201 S. Oak, Griggsville, IL 62340 217-833-2369

Royal Manor Boarding Home No. 1 School, New Salem, IL 217-285-6531

Michael J. Hollahan 109 E. Washington, Pittsfield, IL 62363 217-285-5593

Chip Burch, Assistant State’s Attorney Pike County Courthouse, Pittsfield, IL 217-285-5646

Ronald Hoskin 130 S. Madison, Pittsfield, IL 62363 217-285-4822

Keisha L. Morris 109 E. Washington, Pittsfield, IL 62363 217-285-5593

William E. Lowry 130 S. Madison, Pittsfield, IL 62363 217-285-4822

David B. Shaw 303 E. Adams, Pittsfield, IL 62363 217-285-2772

Carrie Boyd, State’s Attorney Pike County Courthouse, Pittsfield, IL 62363, 217-285-5646

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AG SERVICES & GROUPS Illinois Department of Natural Resources P.O. Box 477 Route 106 West, Pittsfield, IL 62363 217-285-2221

John Wood Community College Agriculture Center Physical Address, 37803 State Highway 104, Perry, IL 62362 Mailing Address, P.O. Box 419, Perry, IL 62362. Ph: 217-236-4711 Orr Crop Science Research Center Mike Vose, foreman Box 212, Perry, IL 62362 217-236-4911 Orr Beef Research Center Nathan Post. research specialist 37737 Perry Fish Hook Road, Baylis, IL 62314. Ph: 217-236-4961 Pike County Beef Association Jarrod Kirk, president Pittsfield, IL 62363

University of Illinois Extension 1301 E. Washington, Pittsfield, IL 62363 217-285-5543

Pike County Soil and Water Conservation District 1319 W. Washington Pittsfield, IL 62363 217-285-5448, ext. 3

Pike County 4-H groups Cheri Myers and Kelly Pool, coordinators 1301 E. Washington, Pittsfield, IL 62363 217-285-5543

Rural Economic and Community Development (FHA) Jeff Seefeldt, field office manager 217-285-5696 or 217-224-9307

Pike County Farm Bureau Blake Roderick, manager 1301 E. Washington, Pittsfield, IL 62363 217-285-2233

Two Rivers Resource, Conservation and Development, Inc. Pittsfield, IL 62363 217-285-2464

Pike County Farm Service Agency (FSA) Tom Weisenborn, CED 1319 West Washington Street Pittsfield, IL 62363 217-285-5448, ext. 2

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service 1319 W. Washington St. Pittsfield, IL 62363 217-285-5448, ext. 3

Pike County Association for Home and Community Education Linda Patton 1301 E. Washington, Pittsfield, IL 62363 217-285-5543

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ATLAS Atlas Flea Market (217) 437-2054, 4-Way Junction Hwy 54/96

NEW SALEM Underground Railroad (217) 285-4367 or (217) 248-4367

BARRY Cider City Antique Market (217) 335-2723, 143 Decatur St.

PITTSFIELD Bloomers (217) 285-6563, 1184 E. Washington

Barry Thrift Shop (217) 335-2411, 791 Bainbridge

Casteel’s Color Wheel (217) 285-4488, 110 W. Adams

The Picket Fence (217) 285-1491, W. Washington, Pittsfield

Collver Family Winery (217) 335-3279, 2 Rooster Way

Cherry-Key Leather (217) 285-2060, 206 E. Jefferson

Ruthie's Blackberry Run Flowers and Gifts (217) 335-7022, 853 Main

Country Fixin’s (217) 285-4890, #8 East Industrial Park Dr.,

PLEASANT HILL Cold Run Collectibles 8.2 miles south of Pittsfield on Nebo road

GRIGGSVILLE Kimmie's Creations and Crafts (217) 833-2809, 801 Purple Martin Blvd.

Flowers N’ More (217) 285-5588, 107 W. Washington

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House of Thrift (217) 285-4921, 130 W. Fayette

Hopewell Winery (217) 734-2759, U.S. 54, 1 1/2 miles west of Summer Hill

MILTON Milton Prairie Museum Antique Equipment (217) 285-4534. On the square in Milton Family Affairs (217) 734-2967

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Kountry Expressions (217) 285-5143 , W. Washington

Sassy Stitches (217) 285-5202, 1079 W. Washington The Hen House Monroe St., Pittsfield

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Summer Hill Antique Mall (217) 285-9535, U.S. 54, in Summer Hill

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EVENTS

JUNE June 1-2: Lincoln Days/ Civil War Renactment at the Pittsfield Lake. Step back in time to historic Pittsfield as Union and Confederate forces prepare for battle. Visit www.pikelincoln.com for more information. June 4: Marvin J and Thomas Leo Memorial lecture series at Sprague’s Kinderhook Lodge 22168 State Highway 106, 7 p.m. June 7-9: Gates Family Bluegrass Festival at Gates Repair and Machine in Barry. Enjoy great traditional country music, food and fun! Visit gatesfamilybgm.com for more information. June 8: Summer Sunset Festival in Barry, 5-10 p.m. in Lafayette Park in downtown Barry. Celebrate the beginning of summer at this inaugural event. Enjoy a movie in the park, food, vendors, music and much more! June 7-8: Hully citywide yard sales and outdoor flea market at the Hull Community Center (formerly Hull Elementary). Friday rom 4-7 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. June 8: Access Illinois Outdoors Spring Wine tour. Stops include Spirit Knob, Village Vineyard, Collver Family Winery and Hopewell Winery for its annual Shrimp and Crawfish Festival. For more information, contact Access Illinois Outdoors at 217-285-2464. June 8: Hopewell Winery’s sixth annual Shrimp and Crawfish Festival. noon-7 p.m. No reservations required. Visit www.hopewellwinery.com for more information. June 14: Illini Fitness’ “Ready, Set, Glow Run”, non-competitive 5K around the Pike County Courthouse in Pittsfield. Starts at 8:30 p.m. Register online at www. illinihospital.org or pick up a flyer at Illini Fitness. Thursdays in June and August: Movies in the Park sponsored by Pittsfield Main Street at dark on the courthouse lawn. Farmers Markets continue on the Pike County Courthouse lawn each Saturday.

June 15: Dads & Kids Fishing Tournament at Pittsfield Lake sponsored by Pittsfield First Baptist Church. Prizes for the biggest fish (kids) and most fish by weight! Call Pastor Mike Pierce for more information, 217-779-5333. June 21: Two Rivers Farm Bureau Foundation Ag In The Classroom Golf Tournament at Old Orchard Country Club in Pittsfield. 10 a.m. For more information, contact Blake Roderick at 217285-2233. June 22: Kinderhook Picnic 4 to 7 p.m. Antique car and tractor show, Food and homemade desserts, games for the kids. June 23: Sturbie Bowl: Flag football tourment at Pittsfield High School. June 26-30: Western Illinois Fair, Griggsville: A five-day county fair extravaganza with something for everyone. Livestock shows, horseracing, demolition derbies including a bus derby, arts, crafts, carnival rides, entertainment, beer garden. Back this year is the queen, and princess pageants. June 28: Fifth annual Pike County Shrine Club 4-Person Golf Scramble at Bow Lake Golf Course in Barry. 9 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. shotgun start. Contact Bill McCartney at 217-4736845 for more information. June 28-29: Pike County Relay for Life: Courthouse square 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. JULY July 4: Pleasant Hill’s Fourth of July Celebration – Hometown hospitality at its finest. A parade kicks off the day, followed by an afternoon of children’s games, pageants and live entertainment in the Maude and Mick Laugharn Amphitheater. The evening is capped off by a gigantic fireworks display by the Pleasant Hill Fire Department. July 12-13: 45th annual Pike County Pig Days on the Courthouse lawn – Celebrating Pike County’s agricultural industry. Sponsored by the Pittsfield Lion’s Club, the event will feature a cookoff, the crowning of Little Miss

Piglet, entertainment, games and rides for the kids. Bargains at the merchant’s street sales. July 17-20: Pike County Fair in Pleasant Hill. All the excitement you’d expect in a county fair! Always held mid-July, the fair has carnival rides in the midway, horse shows and the Miss Pike County and Junior Miss Pike County and Little Mr. and Miss contests. A demolition derby attracts contestants and spectators from hundreds of miles away. A must for those wanting big fun in a small town. July 27: Barry Firemen Chicken Fry. A fried chicken dinner/supper by the Barry Fire Department. The event is a fundraiser for the Barry Fire Department and features great chicken, homemade desserts and great atmosphere. AUGUST Aug. 1-3: 15th annual Two Rivers Jeep Club 4x4 Blast. Headquarters is at the Pittsfield American Legion. Sponsored by the Two Rivers Jeep Club, this fun-filled event is for four-wheel drive enthusiasts. Aug. 10: Baylis High Point Glory Days Festival, chicken and fish dinner, parade, baby contests. Aug. 16-17: Hull Town Picnic: Mid-August brings food and a good time to the Hull area. Area gardeners and craftsmen display their produce and wares. A great hometown picnic you won’t want to miss! Aug. 17: Nebo Vin Fiz Celebration – Celebrate the landing of the first airplane to fly coast to coast, the Vin Fiz, in Nebo and enjoy pageants, entertainment, food and a parade! Aug. 17: “Hull of a Race” sponsored by the Mark Twain Parkinsons Group and held in Hull during the town picnic. 8 a.m. start. Register online at www.hullofarace. com or call 217-432-5262. Aug. 22: 99th annual Chambersburg Chicken Dinner at Chambersburg Christian Church. Aug. 23-24: Perry Pioneer Days: Always the fourth weekend of August, Perry Pioneer Days

marks the end of summer with a definite exclamation point. A pork supper starts off the event and local entertainment is provided. Little Mr. and Miss contests, Junior Miss Perry contest, parade, games and concessions. A community church service Sunday morning concludes the celebration. Perry townwide yard sales will also be Friday and Saturday starting at 8 a.m. Aug. 29-31: Pittsfield Fall Festival: Local organizations man the booths and local beauties fill the stage for the pageants. Saturday is the grand parade and Sunday is the cruise night. Lots of food and entertainment for everyone! SEPTEMBER Sept. 6-8: New Canton Harvest Festival. Musical entertainment, queen pageants, games, good food and old-fashioned hospitality highlight this annual event. Sept. 20-22: Griggsville Apple Festival - Queen contests, games, entertainment and the Magnificent Mile parade windings its way through town, makes the celebration of the apple industry something to remember. Sept. 27-28: Milton Corn Carnival – Famous for its pork sandwiches and friendliness, the Milton Corn Carnival offers that and a lot more. Entertainment, a bevy of beauties, lip sync, carnival rides, crafts, a parade and an old-fashioned good time. OCTOBER Oct. 3-6: Barry Apple Festival - All you’d want from a hometown celebration and more. The crowning of the Queen, Little Miss Apple Blossom, Little Master Apple Jack, start off the affair. Entertainment is on the stage throughout the weekend. Apples anyway you like them – pies, fritters, fresh dumplings are available. Sunday a chicken dinner gets everyone in the mood for one of the best car shows in the area. Oct. 19-20: Pike County Fall Color Drive – A countywide display of Pike County’s talents and (Continued on page 7)

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(Continued from page 6) and scenery. Take in the fall foliage as you meander from town to town enjoying the tastes of Pike County and viewing the arts and crafts of local residents, exhibits, demonstrations and fun, fun, fun. NOVEMBER Nov. 7: Girls Night Out– 5- 7 p.m. sponsored by the Pike County Chamber of Commerce. Nov. 3 Hull-Kinderhook Fire Protection District Fish and Chicken Fry 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. t the fire station. Nov. 16: Annual Deer Hunter Expo. Sponsored by the Pittsfield Assembly of God Church - 575 Piper Lane, Pittsfield. Nov. 30: 4th annual Small Business Saturday – a special day dedicted to supporting small businesses by encouraging consumers to “shop small”. Nov. 30: “Christmas in a Small Town”, hosted by Fashion Flowers from noon-4 p.m. Held at the Pike County Emergency Corp building on Hwy. 96 in New Canton. Call 217-426-3751 for more information.

DECEMBER Dec. 7: 4-H Foundation Craft show at the Farm Bureau Building 9 a.m to 2 p.m. Dec. 10 & 14: Christmas at the Pike County Lodges. Access Illinois lodge tours 8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. For more information, call 217-285-2464. Dec. 14: Christmas time in Barry. Hosted by the Barry Business Association. Stores will be open all day with special visiting vendors. Free carriage rides and a vist from Santa. Call 217-335-2113 for information.

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Dec. 24: Griggsville Community Christmas Tree – Spend Christmas Eve with the residents of Griggsville in the Griggsville High School Gym. The lighting of the magnificent tree is sure to be a holiday treat. Dec. 31: Collver Family Winery in Barry New Year’s Eve Murder Mystery Dinner Theater. Call 17-335-3279 for more information. If you have an event that you would like listed here, call 217-285-2345 or email: ppn ews@campbellpublications.net.

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CEMETERIES

As compiled by the Pike Co. Historical Society:

Atlas Township

Adams – Dustin, Ball’s Bluff, Miller, Mooney – Marion, Petty, Rockport, Samuel Taylor, Shinn. Scattered Burial places: Brokaw, Brown, Two named Petty

Barry Township

Barry (old Barry), Blair, Gard, House, Hull, Park Lawn, Stewart

Chambersburg Township

Chambersburg (Brown), Ham, Gardner, Hume

Cincinnati Township - No cemeteries Derry Township

Hornback, Pursley, Rhodus, Shaw, Taylor-Martin

Detroit Township

Blue River, Douglas, Florence, Smith, Watts

Fairmount Township

Brower and English, Kurfman, Seaborn, Seybold and Wilson Ford, Woodland Anderson-Burns-Valley City Benjamin Elledge, Uriah Elledge, Griggsville, Hinman, Maysville, Simpkins–Brown

Hadley Township

Johnson (New Philadelphia) McWorter - (Old Philadelphia)

Hardin Township

Small Family Plots: Cox, Daniels, Holford, Johnson, Willard, Kent, Willes, Time, Watson

Kinderhook Township

Akers Chapel, Journey, Kinderhook (Old Part), Kinderhook (New Part), Gard Levee Township - No cemeteries

Martinsburg Township

Barnd, Black Oak, Burbridge, Goodin, Gray, Lowder and Turnbaugh, Petty (Highland), Prairie Mound, Rowley (Ator), Summer Hill, Waggoner

Montezuma Township

Bedford, Clemmons, French (Milton), Greenpond, Montezuma, Small Family Plots: Hatcher, Jarboe, Thurmon

Newburg Township

Flint Township

Griggsville Township

Small Family Plots: Clinging Smith, Hazelrigg, Peterson, Pierce, Winner, Woosley

Bethel, Calvary, Foreman, Howland, Pettes, Pleasant Grove, Sunny Hill Small Family Plots: McKibben, Mormon Town, Keys (Tripp)

New Salem Township

Baylis, Gray, Starkey, Swiggett

Pearl Township

Crater (Old Miller), Hanks (New Miller), Hess

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(Old Pearl), Humphrey Small Family Plots: Lakin, Ottwell, Pearl Station

Pleasant Hill Township

Crescent Heights, Galloway and Hartsock, Harpole and Henry, Hutton and Starks, Mason, New Venable and Voshall, Sapp, Wells, Cannon – Hubbard, Old Venable, Lapp, Dodge Emert, Ferguson, Berry

Pleasant Vale Township

Brewster-Ross, Brown, Norrey, Shearer, Stoney Point

Pittsfield Township

County Farm, Episcopal ( St. Stephens), Moore (Yackley), Oakwood (South) Calvary Catholic Cemetery Pittsfield West (w/mausoleum) Small Family Plots: Brawley (Iftner and Orr) Tamsett (Willsey)

Perry Township

Callis, Calhoun, Dorsey, Hamilton, Lutz, Taylor, Wilson-McCord Ross Township - No cemeteries

Spring Creek Township

Allison, Cannon, Hollis, Hunter, Nebo, Neese (Scranton)

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CHURCHES

Assemblies of God Maranatha Christian Center – New Canton, 217-426-4901 Assembly of God – South Piper Lane, Pittsfield, 217-285-4258 Baptist First Baptist Church (ABC affiliated)– 900 Main, Barry, 217-335-2355 United Baptist Brethren Church – Baylis, 217-336-3261 Regular Baptist Church – 207 S. Stanford, Griggsville, 217-833-2542 West Pike Baptist Church – Hull, 217-432-5544 United Baptist Church – Kinderhook, 217-432-5615 Nebo Baptist Church – Nebo, 217-734-2572 Calvary Baptist Church – 180 S. Franklin, Pittsfield, 217-285-4282 First Baptist Church GARB – 104 S. Memorial, Pittsfield, 217-285-2237 Grace Baptist Church – Pittsfield, 217-285-5230 Baptist Church – Main Street, Pleasant Hill, 217-734-2145 Regular Baptist Church, 207 S. Stanford, Griggsville, 217-833-2542 Bible Way Association Calvary Gospel Church – Summer Hill, 217-285-6783 Catholic St. Mary’s – 226 E. Adams, Pittsfield, 217-285-4321 Christian Christian Church – Chambersburg Christian Church – Ill. 106, Detroit, 217-723-4497 Christian Church – El Dara Christian Church - Griggsville, 217-833-2668 Christian Church – Independence Christian Church – Milton, 217-723-4034 Christian Church – New Hartford Christian Church – Pearl Christian Church – Pleasant Hill, 217-734-9280 First Christian Church – 225 N. Memorial, Pittsfield, 217-285-4129 Greenpond Christian Church – rural Pearl, 217-829-4495 or 217-285-4037 Time Community Church Christian – Disciples of Christ First Christian Church – Bainbridge Street, Barry, 217-335-2858 Church of Christ Church of Christ, Barry Akers Chapel Church of Christ, Ill. 96, Hull, 217-432-5508 Church of Christ, Nebo Church of Christ, Pearl (Continued on page 10)

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CHURCHES

Church of Christ, Pittsfield Church of Christ, Pleasant Hill New Testament Church of Christ, Pittsfield Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormon) Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1255 W. Washington St., Pittsfield, 217-285-2299 Episcopal St. James Episcopal Church – 401 S. Union, Griggsville, 217-833-2553 Independent United Brethren Church – Fishhook Woodland United Brethren Church – Fishhook Cornerstone Independent Church - Milton The Crossing-Pittsfield Independent Pentecostal Church of God of America Pearl Full Gospel Church, Pearl, 217-829-4241 Interdenominational Trinity Love Fellowship, 884 Mason, Barry, 217-335-2869 Lutheran Lutheran Church St. Paul – 1234 W. Washington, Pittsfield, 217-285-2566 Nazarene Nazarene Church – 636 McDonough, Barry, 217-335-2752 Nazarene Church – 113 N. Chandler, Griggsville, 217-833-2342 Nazarene Church – Hull, 432-5538 Church of the Nazarene – Pittsfield Road, Nebo, 217-734-2135 Nazarene Church – 227 W. Washington, Pittsfield, 217-285-2011 Presbyterian Presbyterian Church-– Perry, 217-236-9081 Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints Community of Christ, Pearl St., New Canton United Methodist United Methodist Church – 720 Perry, Barry, 217-335-2064 United Methodist Church – Baylis United Methodist Church – Detroit United Methodist Church – El Dara United Methodist Church – Fishhook United Methodist Church – 115. S. Stanford, Griggsville, 217-833-2575 United Methodist Church – Hull United Methodist Church – New Canton United Methodist Church – New Salem United Methodist Church – 106 E. South, Perry, 217-236-9931 United Methodist Church – 222 N. Monroe, Pittsfield, 217-285-9613 United Methodist Church – Church Street, Pleasant Hill, 217-734-2919

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City oďŹ&#x192;cers CITY OF BARRY Population: 1,318 (2010 Census) City Hall: (217) 335-2215 Mayor Shawn Rennecker Clerk Sandra Brown Treasurer Kay Brown City Attorney Tad Brenner Director of Public Works Melvin Gilbert Alderman Bob Dieker Debbie Harshman Jeff Hogge Steve Schultz Dianna Martin Charles Kendall VILLAGE OF BAYLIS Population: 204 (2000 Census) Village Hall: (217) 336-2231 Officials President Tom Lewis Treasurer/Clerk Starla Lewis Trustees James Ray Coleman Edith Turner Mark Lahmann Connie Lerch Darin Riffey VILLAGE OF DETROIT Population: 83 (2010 Census) Officials President Steve Manker 217-248-4112 Clerk Tonya Reel Treasurer Cathy Schweurk? Trustees Jerry Anderson Pat Meddings Marvin Reel Steve Hoover Melissa Sevier Wynette Sue Smith VILLAGE OF EL DARA Population: 78 (2010 Census)

President Bryan Tittsworth Clerk Vacant Treasurer Dove Whitaker Trustees Carolyn Colston Karen Saxbury Judi Sutton Ashley Crossman John Whitaker Linnie Tunget VILLAGE OF FLORENCE Population: 38 (2010 Census) President Nancy Kurpaitis Clerk Nancy Broaddus Treasurer JoAnn Knapp? Trustees Danny Baldwin Edwin Dietsch Mike Durbin Tiphani Gregory Joann Knapp CITY OF GRIGGSVILLE Population: 1,226 (2010 Census) City Hall: (217) 833-2412 Officials Mayor Kent Goewey Clerk Dawn Manson Treasurer Peggy Elledge Aldermen Rick Allen Scott Bradshaw Tom Ruble Steve Kessinger Jennifer Craven Rob Powers VILLAGE OF HULL Population: 460 (2010 Census) Village Hall: (217) 432-5525 President Jim Beardsley Clerk Sheila Wood Treasurer Helene Fricke Trustees Pam Peters

Leon Kenady Lisa Smith Roger D. Nichols Larry M. Moore Rodney Robbins Sr. VILLAGE OF KINDERHOOK Population: 216 (2010 Census) Village Hall: (217) 432-8002 President William Grimsley Jr. Clerk Christine Kroencke Treasurer Doris Rennecker Attorney Bruce Aldord Trustees Paul Gorton Angelina Barnes Floyd Barnes Austin Bradshaw VILLAGE OF MILTON Population: 271 (2010 Census) President Doug Whitlock Clerk Karrie Spann Treasurer Bridget Lemons Trustees Carla Allen Mike Lemons Terry Lacey Lee Holmes VILLAGE OF NEBO Population: 340 (2010 Census) Village Hall: (217) 734-2094 President Dean Spann Clerk Tamora Neese Treasurer David Jockish Trustees Cherry Howland Margie Eck Sheldon Howland Robert Jones Matt Guthrie Dave Jockish VILLAGE OF NEW CANTON Population: 359 (2010 Census) President Vacant (Continued on page 12)

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(Village of New Canton, cntd.)

Clerk Vacant Treasurer Vicki Hart Trustees Joann Walker Shirley Main Wayne Swenson Carla Erke

VILLAGE OF NEW SALEM Population: 137 (2010 Census) President Dave Ballinger Clerk/Treasurer Sherrian Beckett Trustees Chuck Baker Jim Shields Terry Ballinger Steve McCaherty VILLAGE OF PEARL Population: 138 (2010 Census) Village Hall: (217) 829-4415 President Tim Fulmer Clerk Julia Hatcher Treasurer Julia Hatcher Trustees Trent Colvin Danny Guthrie James Robinson Joyce Fulmer Johnny Patton Charles Gilbert VILLAGE OF PERRY Population: 397 (2010 Census) Village Hall: (217) 236-9171 President Vacant Clerk Joyce Cooley Treasurer Carolyn Drake Trustees Jake Bartlett Mike Vose Mark Dickerson Nikki Mountain Bill Thiele Brian White CITY OF PITTSFIELD

Population: 4,576 (2010 Census) City Hall: 217-285-4484 Mayor John Hayden Clerk Cindy Prentice Treasurer Wanda Martin City Attorney Michael Hollahan Chief of Police Dennis Jennings Economic Development Director Bill McCartney Aldermen Ward 1 Paul Lennon Kenneth Yelliott Ward 2 Robert Wood Edward Knight Ward 3 Robert Evans Kevin Wombles Ward 4 Bill Schiewe Robert Wilson VILLAGE OF PLEASANT HILL Population: 966 (2010 Census) Village Hall: 217-734-2113 President James Leeds Clerk Wyvetta Menke Treasurer Sharen Hawkins City Attorney William Lowry Chief of Police Zach Orr Trustees Bill Freesmeyer Lee Hannel Gordon Samson Craig Robinson Ernest Winchell Tom Scranton VILLAGE OF TIME Population: 23 (2010 Census) President Bobby England Sr. Clerk Craig Syrcle Trustees Albert McDonald Anita Dusenberry

Linda Chiatello Joe Chiatello VILLAGE OF VALLEY CITY Population: 13 (2010 Census) President Linda R. Kells Clerk Larry Westfall Treasurer Larry Westfall Trustees MacKenzie Huett Ada Tooley Mary Westfall Tim Westfall Joshua Westfall Velma Phillips UNINCORPORATED TOWNS Towns not listed above are unincorporated towns and therefore do not have elected government.

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Big Machine Night was held in Griggsville recently. This is just one of many events held throughout the year in Pike County.

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ur bank was founded to provide banking products and services to beneﬁt our community. When you put money in a Checking or Savings Account, a CD, or other investment, funds become available to loan to other people in our community. Your support of our community bank helps your friends and neighbors build houses, schools, churches and businesses. Keep your money working locally and enjoy the beneﬁts every day.

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FARMERS NATIONAL BANK OF GRIGGSVILLE 4 LOCATIONS Griggsville 217-833-2329 Mt. Sterling 217-773-9123 Milton 217-723-4341 Pittsﬁeld 217-285-1943

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Communities Atlas Township officials Supervisor Carla Terpstra Clerk Carrie Martin Highway Commissioner Ron Johnson Trustees Lee Ator Roger Brokaw David Smith Wm (Butch) Davis

Detroit Township officials Township Supervisor Peggy Guthrie Clerk Brenda Swartz Highway Commissioner Jerry Pennock Trustees William D. Christison Ronald Orr William Phillips Tim Orr

Barry Township officials Supervisor Brent Wyatt Clerk Lillian B. Bowen Highway Commissioner Troy Bradshaw Trustees Mark Hart Randy Hurt Charles Blackorby Jeane Hurt

Fairmount Township officials Supervisor Stephen Fox Clerk Barb Risley Highway Commissioner Adam Fencik Trustees Marvin Wilke Willie Lothridge Chris Miller Virginia Fox

Chambersburg Township officials Supervisor Melanie Six Clerk Georgena Morton Highway Commissioner Gary Jobe Trustees Jeannie Duesterhaus Allison Lawson Jason Morton Jeff Browning

Flint Township officials Supervisor Cleve Curry Clerk Lori Myers Highway Commissioner Jared Hull Trustees Richard Myers Oscar Turnbull Missy Hobson Wayne Bingham

Cincinnati Township officials Supervisor Dan Lundberg Clerk Bryan Chapman Highway Commissioner William Lundberg Trustees Mary Chapman Kristine Lundberg Nathan Chapman Seth Vincent Derry Township officials Supervisor Rick Peile Clerk Judi Sutton Highway Commissioner Raymond Schnepf Trustees Dove Whitaker Warren Jacobs Gary Nation Janet Martin

Griggsville Township officials Supervisor Jennifer Snyder Clerk Rose Anne Craven Highway Commissioner Richard Goetze Trustees Andy Dugan Tom Moore Brenton Dean Randy Whitaker Hadley Township officials Supervisor Nathan Reed Clerk Stephen Stillflew Highway Commissioner Robert Armstead Trustees Mark Reynolds Verne Reed Chris Hamilton

Brian Constable Hardin Township officials Supervisor Scott Syrcle Clerk Joani Walston Highway Commissioner William Hooper Trustees Gene Turnbaugh Donnie Houchins Jeremy Thomas Murl Walston Kinderhook Township officials Supervisor Christine Lundberg Clerk Delores Meyer Highway Commissioner Allen J. Keim Trustees Nellie Keim Libby Walton Gerald Lundberg Thomas Lippincott Levee Township officials Supervisor Michael Goodson Clerk Margaret Goodson Highway Commissioner Ted Schwartz Trustees Sarah Schwartz Harold Clary Mary J. Roberts Brad Miller Martinsburg Township officials Supervisor Mike Smithers Clerk Joni Schlieper Highway Commissioner Todd Holcomb Trustees Mike Smithers Steve Lowe Mark Allen Richard Dewey Montezuma Township officials Supervisor Brent Bauer Clerk Paul Beck Highway Commissioner Carl Breitweiser Trustees Reggie Cambell Jim Graham

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Communities New Salem Township officials Supervisor Robert Predmore Clerk Lisa Fish Highway Commissioner Jim Lewis Trustees Eugene Myers Harry Gleckler John White Ted W. Hartman Newburg Township officials Supervisor George Halpin Clerk Virginia Halpin Highway Commissioner Martin Smith Trustees Ferol Hillebrenner Jarrod C. Kirk Ronald Baker Gregg Carnes Pearl Township officials Supervisor Julia Hatcher Clerk Agnes Kay Fisher Highway Commissioner John Pope Trustees Ryan Sidwell Clay Laux Minnie Pope Dennis Brangenberg Perry Township officials Supervisor Mark Mountain Clerk Keenan Stinebaker Highway Commissioner Les Lanier Trustees Ryan Curfman Kenny DeWitt Roger Liehr II Reginald Liehr Pittsfield Township officials Supervisor Wendell Hall Clerk Robert Adams Highway Commissioner Kirby Hobbs Trustees Danne Durall Robert Capps Nikki Fish Carrol Cox

Pleasant Hill Township officials Supervisor Larry L. Skirvin Clerk Don Peebles Highway Commissioner Bruce D. Smith Trustees Jack Buchanan David Conners Gary L. Holcomb Larry Carroll Pleasant Vale Township officials Supervisor E. Ralph Garner Clerk Sara Wyatt Highway Commissioner William Lynch Trustees Allen Craig Kathryn Smith L. Dean Hall Donna Koeller Ross Township officials Supervisor Pamela Smith Clerk Sue Helms Highway Commissioner David Hill Trustees Dennis Collard Steven E. Hammitt Robert Helms Doug Alford Spring Creek Township officials Supervisor Dustin Neese Clerk Kim Merryman Highway Commissioner Marion (Mo) Daniels Trustees Darin Workman David Sealock Gerald Shonhart Jamie Fox Pike County Water District #1 Trustees John White David Hill Frank Wood Dennis Terpstra Ross Hannant Mike Allen

Griggsville Park Ron Daniels-President Carrell Smith-Vice President Jim Chapman-Secretary Debbie Brawdy-Treasurer John Clough Walt Suhling Pleasant Hill Park Brad Lummis Ron White Jr. Fred Rodhouse Jr. Judi Clowers Kinderhook Library Sandra Smith Pam Peters Julie Foster Rick Dunker Chris Lunderg Dixie Ward

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Many activities can be taken in throughout the year in Pike County.

Working with family farmers for more than 150 years

Find us at www.TheMaschhoffs.com for more information and career opportunities.

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Dining ATLAS

Atlas Cafe, 217-437-5321

BARRY

Barry Cafe-217-335-2104, 755 Mortimer Collver Family Winery 217-335-3279, #2 Rooster Way The Cree-Mee -217-335-7048, 760 Bainbridge The Kopper Pot Wendy’s-217-335-2789, Exit 20, Interstate 72

GRIGGSVILLE The Bucket 217-833-2000,115 W. Quincy, Griggsvillle 107 Cafe’ 217-833-2100, 404 South Wall, Griggsville

HULL Molly’s-217-432-5716

KINDERHOOK Fat Boys-217-432-8014

MILTON Mangley’s 217-723-4343, 107 W. Pittsfield St.

Nebo Bill’s Cafe-217-734-2020

New Canton

Dori’s Diner-110 N. Main

PERRY

The Boonedocks-217-236-3230, 201 W. Main Pioneer Express-217-236-3707

PITTSFIELD Babe’s Smokehouse 217-285-1999, 132 N. Monroe Back Alley Bar and Grill 217-285-6913, Ill. 106 West, Williams Drive Carl’s Cardinal Inn 217-285-1448, 856 W. Washington Catering & More 217-285-1368, 122 W. Fayette County Market Deli -217-285-4453, W. Washington Courtyard Cafe, 217-285-4669, northside of the square Dari Ripple-217-285-5308, 201 S. Madison, Open Apr.- Sept. Hardee’s-217-285-4051, 946 W. Washington

Kentucky Fried Chicken-217-285-5527, 1240 W. Washington Leo’s Pizza-217-285-4002, Madison St. Maya Mexican-217-285-4526, 831 W. Washington McDonald’s-217-285-5659, 534 W. Washington Old Boys-217-285-9071, 111 W. Adams Panda Chinese Restaurant-217-285-1688, 1100 W. Washington Pizza Hut-217-285-9616, 1309 W. Washington Red Apple Room-217-285-6511 at Old Orchard Country Club Red Dome Inn-217-285-6502, 109 N. Madison Subway- 217-285-2473, 224 E. Washington The Brick on Madison-205 N. Madison St.

PLEASANT HILL

Pam’s Cafe-217-734-9403, IL. 96

SUMMER HILL

Hopewell Winery -217-285-2759, US. 54 West of Summer Hill

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Health

CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIANS AND CLINICS Jean Kirk 116 W. Washington, Pittsfield, 217-285-4585 Dan Mefford 813 W. Washington, Pittsfield, 217-285-5641 Jessica Roberts Borrowman 813 W. Washington, Pittsfield, 217-285-5641 Back to Health W. Washington, Pittsfield, 217-285-5700 DENTISTS Stephen T. Liesen 750 Mortimer, Barry, 217-335-2397 Roy Northcutt at Buffalo Prairie Dental 850 N. Jackson, Pittsfield, 217-285-4084 Speckhart & White-Douglas White, Jessica Speckhart-Smith and Kim Speckhart 110 E. Fayette, Pittsfield, 217-285-5553 Michael Vallar 102 W. Main, Pleasant Hill, 217-734-2922 110 E. Fayette, Pittsfield, 217-285-5553 EYECARE AND TREATMENT Hannibal Regional Medical Group Vision Institute 101 E. Washington, Pittsfield, 217-285-5012 International Eyecare Center 201 N. Madison, Pittsfield, 217-285-4800 Wal-Mart Vision Center 151 Shetland Dr., Pittsfield, 217-285-9555 FITNESS Illini Fitness Pittsfield, 128 W. Washington, 217-285-5632 In Motion Pittsfield, 1135 W. Washington, 217-285-5555 Western Community YMCA Barry, 1400 Mortimer, 217-335-3030 HEALTH EQUIPMENT Illini Health Services Pittsfield, 121 N. Franklin, 217-285-4214 Home Health Care Pike County Health Department , 217-285-4407 Hospital Illini Community Hospital, Pittsfield, 217-285-2113 Medical Physicians

Principal Practice in Pike County

Ansar H. Ansari, M.D. Shehnaz Ansari, M.D. 623 W. Washington, Pittsfield, 217-285-4414

QUINCY MEDICAL GROUP Amy Dean, M.D.; Nathan DeWitt; Ayca Olut Raif, M.D.; Paul Hibbert, M.D.; Robb Henderson, R.N., F.N.P. 606 W. Adams, Pittsfield, 217-285-9601 Ronald Johnson, M.D.; Danita Ray, P.A.-C 1073 W. Washington, Pittsfield 217-285-9661 Ruth Holman, R.N. F.N.P. 405 E. State St., Pleasant Hill, 217-734-2543 Korhan Raif, M.D. 868 Mortimer, Barry, 217-335-2343 Quincy Medical Group will be moving soon to a new location on Madison Street in Pittsfield July 2013.

Illini Rural Health Clinic Jill Miller, R.N. F.N.P.; Dr. Cris Del Rosario, M.D. Dr. Christopher Wagoner, M.D. 321 W. Washington, 217-285-9447 HANNIBAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL– PITTSFIELD FAMILY PRACTICE Karen Grawe – F.N.P. 101 E. Washington, 217-285-5012 MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING Counseling Center of Pike County W. Washington, Pittsfield, 217-285-4436 PHARMACIES County Market Pharmacy 825 W. Washington, Pittsfield- 217-285-5515 IHS Pharmacy 121 N. Franklin, Pittsfield, 217-285-4214 Wal-Mart Pharmacy Shetland Drive, Pittsfield, 217-285-9709 REHABILITATION Advance Physical Therapy 128 W. Washington, Pittsfield, 217-285-4512

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Historical sites, museums Barry Historical Museum Juanita Metcalf, curator 217-335-2591 or 2521 880 Bainbridge Street, Barry Open by appointment Dexter School Two miles west of Perry “Free Frank” - New Philadelphia County Highway 2 - West of Baylis

Harman House Museum 217-734-2113, Harman Street, Pleasant Hill Hours: Third Sunday of month, 1-3 p.m. Historic East School & Museum Home of Pike County Historical Society 217-285-4618 400 E. Jefferson St., Pittsfield Summer Hrs: Wed.-Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Florence Civil War Marker South edge of Florence (Off Hwy 106)

Hull Museum 432-5218 or 432-5787 Main and West Pleasant streets, Hull Open by appointment

The Grey Fox Gallery 217-285-9564 117 N. Madison - Rear, Pittsfield

Kinderhook Post Office Building 109 State St., Kinderhook Unusual rocks/other items built into walls

Guide Printery 217-336-2161, Railroad Street, Baylis Open by appointment

Kinderhook Historical Society Museum 217-432-5700 or 217-432-5586 Kinderhook, Thur. - Fri. 1 - 5 p.m. Open weekends by appointment

Nature Society 109 W. Quincy St. Griggsville, 217-833-2406

Milton Prairie Museum Antique Equipment 217-285-4534

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On the square in MiltonOpen by appt. Mormontown Rt. 106 East of Pittsfield Robert Earl Hughes Historical marker, Fish Hook Skinner House Community Center & Museum 217-833-2724 Quincy and Stanford streets, Griggsville Monday closed, Tue. - Wed. 8 a.m. - noon Thur. - Fri. 1 - 5 p.m. Open weekends by appointment Summer Hill Civil War Statue/Monument Summer Hill Vin Fiz Highway and Marker Nebo William Jennings Bryan Speech Site Perry Zelph Mounds Near Valley City in Flint Township

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HUNTING, RECREATION BARRY Ashlenz Outfitters LLC, 217-440-5945 Triple T Whitetails, 217-653-7600 BB Creek Outfitters, 217-257-7061 Hadley Creek Outfitters, Barry 62312, 217-3353804 Sprague’s Kinderhook Lodge, 22168 State Hwy. 106, 217-432-1090 Kiser Creek Whitetail, 217-335-2247 Oak Ridge Outfitters, 217-335-2638 Denny Moore Deer Hunts, 217-426-1221

BAYLIS The Bricks Lodge, 38841 Hwy. 104, 573-7951521 Illinois Xtreme Whitetail, 38841 Hwy. 104, 217-577-5977 GRIGGSVILLE North Pike Hunting, 217-236-5711 Golden Acres Outfitters, 217-370-7091 Lawson Outfitters, 217-236-3703 Antler Ridge Hunting, Inc., 217-242-2628 NEBO Harpole’s Heartland Lodge, 217-734-2526 Muddy Rivers Lodge, LLC, 217-734-2511 NEW CANTON D Outdoors Ltd., 217-248-4518 Eagle Lakes Outfitters, 217-426-2404 Xtreme Management, 217-430-2695 Grand Oaks Outfitters, Inc., 217-426-2083 PEARL Baycreek Outdoors, 217-723-4332 Carter’s Hunting Lodge, 217-723-4522 East Pike Outfitters, Inc., 217-723-4650 Ridge Line Outfitters, Inc., 217-370-6168 PITTSFIELD Butler Farms Outdoor Adventures, 217-723-4451 Pikeland Outfitters, 217-285-9040 Walnut Knob Outdoors, Inc., 217-285-4259 Pike Bucks Unlimited, 217-285-6625 River Ridge Hunting, 217-723-4411 Blue River Outdoors, Inc. 217-723-4269 JK Ranch and Outfitters, 217-285-5818 Moffitt Taxidermy, 217-723-4122

Pike County Archery, No. 7 E. Industrial Park Dr. Pittsfield 217-285-1610 Reel Net and Twine, 217-285-5013 West Central Outfitters, 217-491-0316 Knock ‘em Down Adventures, 217-491-2240 Hoovers Hunting Lodge, 217-285-5460 Twin Hollows Outfitters, 217-773-4998 Smith Taxidermy, 217-285-4720,

PLEASANT HILL Midwest Trophy Bucks, 217-734-2764 Bighorn Outfitters, 217-734-2651 Rodhouse Rut-N-Strut, 217-734-2205

Lung Buster Archery-Barry BOATING Lake Pittsfield 217-285-4484, 2 miles east of Pittsfield Pine Lakes Camping and Fishing Resort 217-285-6719, Route 3 Box 3077, Pittsfield (Pittsfield-New Salem Road) South 5 miles from Exit 31, Interstate 72 BOWLING Bowler’s Universe 217-285-6913 113 Williams Dr./Ill. 106 West, Pittsfield

ROCKPORT Monster Whitetail Hunt Club, 217-437-2171

DRIVE-IN THEATER Clark 54 Drive Inn 217-285-2805, US Hwy 54, Rockport

COUNTYWIDE Alton Wood River Sportsman Club, 217-7342894 Hopewell Views, 217-734-9234 Access Illinois Outdoors/ Two Rivers RC&D, 217-285-2464 Rack Buck Deer Management, Inc., 217-285-9700 Pike-Adams Sportsmen’s Park, 217-335-2251 Pike County Chapter Quail Unlimited, 217-285-4114 Illinois Department of Natural Resources, 217-285-2221

FISHING Lake Pittsfield 217-285-4484, 2 miles east of Pittsfield

OUT OF AREA Illinois Outfitters Plus, 217-257-2903, 4318 Bramblewood, Quincy, IL 62305 Grand Oaks Outfitters, Inc., 314-346-3825, 975 West Washington, Pittsfield, IL 62363

SWIMMING Barry Swimming Pool 217-335-2215 or 335-7005 City Pool Park, Decatur St. Barry

OUT OF THE COUNTY Adams-Pike Outdoors, 217-224-0553, 2838 East Bluff Ct., Quincy, IL 62301

Pleasant Hill Swimming Pool 217-734-2122, Pleasant Hill Community Park

Yogi Bear/Jellystone Park at Pine Lakes Fishing Resort 217-285-6719, (Pittsfield-New Salem Road) South 5 miles from Exit 31 Interstate 72 GOLF Bow Lake Golf Course 217-335-7043, Wm. Croxville Dr., Barry Old Orchard Country Club (non-member privileges available) 217-285-9041 Pittsfield

King Park Swimming Pool 217-285-6011, Pittsfield

FEDERAL AGENCY Illinois Department of National Resources, 217-285-2221, Route 106 West, Pittsfield

Yogi Bear Camping and Fishing Resort 217-285-6719 Pittsfield (Pittsfield-New Salem Road) South 5 miles from Exit 31 Interstate 72

RECREATION ARCHERY Pike County Archery Pittsfield,Industrial Plaza, 217-285-1610

ROLLER SKATING Good Times Roll 218-285-4885, 1241 W. Washington, Pittsfield 1241 W. Washington, Pittsfield

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SCHOOLS

PUBLIC SCHOOLS Western Community Unit School District No. 12 Superintendent: ....................... Carol Frericks Superintendent’s office: ........... 217-335-2323 High school:............................. 217-335-2323 Western Elementary School ... 217-335-7060 Western Elementary School .... 217-432-5714 Western Junior High School .... 217-432-8324 Board of Education: Dr. Korhan Raif, Lorc Weir, Tera Hart, Chris Borrowman, Kris Koeller, Shane Fee, Inky Shover Griggsville-Perry Community Unit No. 4 Superintendent: ......................... Andrea Allen Superintendent’s office: ........... 217-833-2352 High school:............................. 217-833-2352 Middle school: ......................... 217-236-9161 Grade school: .......................... 217-833-2352 Board of Education: Steven Myers, Rhonda K. Harris, Darrin Mountain, Bobbi Jo McCarter, Aaron McCarter, Larry Bradshaw, Tracy Flowers

Pikeland Community Unit District No. 10 Superintendent: ........................Paula Hawley Superintendent’s office: ........... 217-285-2147 High school:............................. 217-285-6888 Middle school: ......................... 217-285-9462 South Elementary School: ....... 217-285-2431 Board of Education: David Barton, Dennis Wade, Brian Daniel, Mike Gerard, Phil Hoover, Alan Brokaw, Tara Puckett Bradshaw Pleasant Hill Community Unit District No. 3 Superintendent: ........................ Ron Edwards Superintendent’s office: ............217-734-2311 High school:..............................217-734-2311 Grade school: ...........................217-734-2311 Board of Education: Lonnie Robinson, Doug Damon, Mike Peebles, John Picone, Kevin Masters, Jackie Shireman, Zach Orr

COLLEGE John Wood Community College 1308 W. Washington, Pittsfield 217-285-5319 Agriculture Center, Perry ..........217-236-4711

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PUBLIC LIBRARIES

BARRY Barry Public Library, 217-335-2149, 880 Bainbridge, Barry, IL 62312 June-Aug.: Mondays 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sept. - May: Mondays 2-6 p.m., Tuesdays 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Closed Wednesdays Thursdays 10 a.m.-12 p.m.& 2-7 p.m., Fridays 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Barry Community Banking Center

GRIGGSVILLE Griggsville Public Library, 217-833-2633 119 S. Corey, Griggsville, IL 62340 Mondays 1-7 p.m., Tuesdays 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays 1-5 p.m., Thursdays 1-7 p.m. Fridays 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Closed Saturdays and Sundays Skinner House Community Center Library Quincy and Stanford streets, Griggsville, IL 62340 Tuesdays-Wednesdays 8 a.m.-noon Thursdays-Saturdays 1-5 p.m. PITTSFIELD Pittsfield Public Library 205 N. Memorial, Pittsfield, IL 62363 Adult Department 217-285-2200 Children’s Department 217-285-5232 Monday & Fridays 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Tuesdays & Thursdays 1-8 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Not open on Sundays. PLEASANT HILL Fairfield Library 109 E. Quincy, Pleasant Hill, IL Mondays and Fridays 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays 9-11 a.m. Thursdays 1-3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 6:30-8 p.m. HULL Kinderhook Township Library 665 S. West Lee Evans Dr., Hull, IL 217-432-1030 Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesdays & Saturdays 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Closed Sundays

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Daycare, Early education

The FARMERS BANK of Liberty

PACT Headstart 1310 W. Washington, Pittsfield, 217-285-2234 Sharon’s Town and Country Day Care and Preschool 425 Spring Street, Pittsfield, 217-285-5760 West Central Child Care Connection Referral for licensed day care and other forms of child care in Pike County. 510 Maine Street, Quincy 217-222-2550, or 1-800-782-7318 www.wccc.com

Liberty • Barry • Payson 1002 N. Main Liberty 645-3434

1001 Hwy. 106 Barry 335-2321

402. W. State Payson 656-3400

Free internet banking & mobile banking Member FDIC

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P i k o e t C e o m u o c n l t y! e W PAUL F. PETTY Pike County Sheriff

JEFF GERARD Pike County Treasurer

SANDY SCHACHT

Coordinator, Pike County E911

CARRIE BOYD

Pike County State’s Attorney

CINDY SHAW

Pike County Supervisor of Assessments

DEBBIE DUGAN Pike County Circuit Clerk

DAVID GREENWOOD

DONNIE APPS Pike County Clerk

CLINT WEIR

DARE Ofﬁcer

ESDA Director

phone numbers: Pike county circuit clerk........................ 217-285-6612 Pike county clerk.................................... 217-285-6812 pike county treasurer............................ 217-285-4218 pike county supervisor of assessments .......... 217-285-2382 pike county state’s attorney..................... 217-285-5647 pike county sheriff...................................217-285-4471* PIke County E911........................................217-285-5263 ESDA Director............................................217-285-5011 DARE Officer..............................................217-285-5011 *Sheriff’s # is non-emergency. For an emergency, dial 9-1-1

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Local Media NEWSPAPERS Pike Press 115 W. Jefferson St., Pittsfield, 62363 217-285-2345, pikepress.com The Paper 25 Bainbridge St., Barry, 62312, 217-335-2112 The Weekly Messenger 217-285-2345 Pike County Express 129 N. Madison, Pittsfield, 62363, 217-285-5415 RADIO WBBA W. Washington, Pittsfield, 62363, 217-285-5975

Funeral Homes Airsman-Hires Funeral Home Hwy. 107, Griggsville, 217-833-2321 Rt. 36 West, Pittsfield, 217-285-2412 Hanks-Gress Funeral Home Pearl, 217-829-4221 or 618-576-2718 Kirgan Funeral Home 1280 Mason, Barry, 217-335-2214

Niebur-Coutlas Funeral Home 629 Mortimer, Barry, 217-335-2305 Niebur Funeral Home 530 W. Adams, Pittsfield, 217-285-5505 Lummis Funeral Home 502 S. Main, Pleasant Hill, 217-734-2514

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Pike County Board, Oﬃcials

COUNTY BOARD MEMBERS Michael Boren 241 S. Illinois, Pittsfield, 62363 Andy Borrowman 15374 County Highway 7, Nebo, 62355 Fred Bradshaw 32571 Mossy Mountain, Griggsville, 62340 Cleve Curry 45206 320th Ave., Griggsville, 62340 Dan Mefford 39920 274th Lane, Griggsville, 62340 Justin Noble S. Memorial St., Pittsfield, 62363 James Sheppard RR 1, Pittsfield, 62363 Tami Webel 314 E. Clare Ave., Pittsfield, 62363 Harry Wright 1004 N. Jackson St., Pittsfield, 62363 CIRCUIT CLERK Debbie Dugan - 217-285-6612 Pike County Courthouse, Pittsfield

CIRCUIT JUDGE Frank McCartney - 217-285-2025 Pike County Courthouse, Pittsﬁeld

SHERIFF Paul Petty - 217- 285-5011 Pike County Jail, 204 E. Adams, Pittsﬁeld

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS David Greenwoord, 204 E. Adams St., Pittsﬁeld

STATE’S ATTORNEY Carrie Boyd - 217-285-5646 Pike County Courthouse, Pittsﬁeld

COUNTY CLERK Donnie Apps - 217-285-6812 Pike County Government Building, Pittsfield COUNTY HIGHWAY ENGINEER Chris Johnson, County Hwy. Building, Pittsfield HEALTH DEPARTMENT Anita Andress, administrator, 217-285-4407 Pike County Health Department, Pittsfield PIKE CO. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Gina Scheurman, 217-430-8511 PROBATION OFFICE Kent Stauffer, chief probation officer 217-285-2041, Courthouse, Pittsfield

The City of Pittsﬁeld is an aggressive pro-business community rich in agriculture, history and opportunities strategically located in Western Illinois just 3 miles south of Interstate 72. Pittsﬁeld has an airport with a 4000 foot asphalt runway, next to an 83 acre Industrial Plaza; a 10 acre Ameren InSite Industrial Park; facade loan program for new and expanding businesses; John Wood Community College, which offers training programs; a 200 acre lake surrounded by 480 acres of recreational land; a historic museum; a Carnegie Library; Illini Community Hospital; City, County

SUPERVISOR OF ASSESSMENTS Cindy Shaw - 217-285-2382 Pike County Government Building, Pittsfield TREASURER Jeff Gerard - 217-285-4218 Pike County Government Building, Pittsfield VICTIM/WITNESSES OFFICE Cecelia Nevius, coordinator, 217-285-4808 Pike County Courthouse, Pittsfield ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Angela Moss - 217-285-4013 Pike County Government Building, Pittsfield

and State Police; 30-man volunteer fire department; one million gallon municipal water storage and a private 9-hole golf course. The City maintains three parks within the city limits, which have a variety of recreational facilities. The City pool is located at King Park. Pittsfield, the County seat of Pike County, was established in 1833. Abraham Lincoln tried 34 law cases in Pike County. There are 9 homes, 2 buildings and 2 sites still in use in Pittsfield that have authenticated stories regarding Lincoln’s visits. Two of his personal secretaries were from Pittsfield.

Home Health Care through

Pike County Health Department Your Local Medicare Certified Home Health Agency Since 1966

Meet Our Caring Home Health Team!

Front Row L-R: JoAnn Smith, Shona, Allen, Erica Betts, Angie Kauffman Middle Row L-R: Tammy Gilbert, Chris Wassell, Robin Wainman, Ann Harshman, Toni Miller Back Row L-R: Margaret Leahr, Susan VanStrien, Darlene Eaton, Mindy Gunterman, Barb Brown, Alisha McAllister Absent: Tammy DeWitt

It’s Your Home, It’s Your Health, It’s Your Choice! If your doctor orders In-home skilled nursing and/or therapy services

Call Tammy Gilbert, RN-BC, Home Health Supervisor at 217-285-4407 ext. 111 Pike County Health Department

113 E. Jefferson Street  Pittsfield, IL 62363

When it comes to your kids, you have enough to worry about.

Let us take the worry out of their health care. At Illini’s Rural Health Clinic, we have convenient hours and minimal wait times for your family’s busy schedule. Next time someone in your family needs medical care, come to the Rural Health Clinic and see how our team will exceed your expectations and give you the one-on-one personal care you deserve.

�� 217-285-9447 www.illinihospital.org Member of the Blessing Health System