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Jury convicts on first degree murder charges

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press A Pike County jury took less than four hours to convict a Louisiana man of first degree murder in the death of a Pleasant Hill man last March.

Charles T. Allen, 45, Louisiana, Mo., was convicted of stabbing Donald Collard to death in the street in front of Collard’s Pleasant Hill home, March 25 around 11 p.m.

Allen had originally been charged with two counts of first degree murder and one count of aggravated battery. The aggravated battery charge was dropped just before the trial began.

Allen used self-defense to justify his actions, saying Collard came out of his house, reached through the window of the vehicle in which Allen was a passenger, and started to hit him.

Allen said he was fearful of Collard and had came to Pleasant Hill only to check on the well being of his daughter, who was also Collard’s granddaughter, and take her home with him. He denied being angry or upset.

The prosecution disagreed with Allen’s description of the events of the evening.

“He used deadly force on an unarmed man,” Zack Boren, Pike County States’s Attorney, told the jury. “The texts show he was angry, they are filled with profanity and exclamation marks,” Boren said. “ He also hung up on his ex-wife after a six minute phone call and she said that was angry as she has ever

heard him. He was in a rage.”

Boren said on the other hand, Collard had just spent the evening at a family birthday party and was in a good mood and went out to protect his family.

Boren also said Allen was also caught in several lies during interviews with law enforcement. Several of those lies were video taped

“He used deadly force on an unarmed man.

His texts show he was angry.

They are filled with profanity and exclamation marks.”

Zack Boren Pike County States’s Attorney. and shown to the jury, others were part of a transcript.

Boren also said Allen, who was in a pick-up truck during the assault, could have rolled up the window at any time or had his driver, drive him away from the scene, if he were truly afraid of Collard.

“He had a shield, the truck door,” Boren said. “He had a means to escape.”

Charles James, a St. Peters, Mo., attorney, who represented Allen, also gave a closing argument, saying Collard was upset at the events that had occurred the night of the birthday party and Allen’s

shirt was torn and scratches found on his neck, indicating Collard had g r a b b e d CHARLES Allen.

T. ALLEN James also dismissed the 10 slides of photos from the Collard kitchen. After Collard was stabbed, he returned to his residence before collapsing on the kitchen floor.

“It’s not what happened in that kitchen, but what happened in that truck,” James said. “CT (Allen’s nickname) is a simple man with no history of violence.”

James said there were photos of the Allen that showed his shirt being torn, his face bruised and scratches on his chest but were lost before the trial began.

“CT wasn’t upset when he went there,” James said.

“He was not upset with Tiny (Collard’s nickname). He had no intent to hurt anyone when he went there. He liked Tiny Collard. He just wanted him to get off of him.”

The jury left the courtroom at 2:30 p.m. and announced they were ready to come back just after 6 p.m.

In the meantime, they had returned to the courtroom to ask if they could see DNA tests and were told no, they could only consider the evidence presented during the trial.

The jury returned to the courtroom a second time when one female juror declared, because of her reli(See, MURDER, A2)

Census committee seeks complete resident count

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Pike County elected officials and civic leaders have organized a complete count committee to ensure all Pike County residents are accounted for in the 2020 census.

A comprehensive accounting of all residents is crucial for communities to garner their fair share of government resources, but, according to U.S. Census Bureau senior partnership specialist Caryl Riley, conducting the census count can prove challenging.

“The main barriers to census participation are lack of knowledge about the census, accessibility issues, distrust of government, and online security concerns,” Riley said.

In response, Riley says the keys to encouraging census participation are educating community members about government funding tied to census results, appealing to residents’ sense of civic responsibility, and engaging the community through religious organizations and local units of government, which generally enjoy a greater level of public trust than the state or federal government.

Pike County Economic Development Corporation (PCEDC) director Brenda

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United States Census Bureau senior partnership specialist Caryl Riley presented an overview of census procedures, key dates, and strategies for community engagement to a crowd of elected officials and other community leaders at a meeting pf Pike County’s complete count committee at the Pittsfield Farm Bureau building Wednesday, Jan. 15.

Middendorf stressed the simplicity and anonymity of the census questionnaire.

“There are only seven questions,” (See, CENSUS, A2)

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INTERPRETIVE PANEL DEDICATED Missouri Department of Transportation Champ Clark Bridge project director Keith Killen, left, recognizes Pittsfield High School physics teacher Mike Smith, right, during a ceremony dedicating a Champ Clark interpretive panel Wednesday, Jan. 15. Smith’s PHS physics class was responsible for penning the text for the interpretive panel installed in Louisiana, Missouri’s Riverview Park, which overlooks the Mississippi River bridge. Hannibal High School students won the honor of designing the overall monument/panel.

Pikeland names Kilver superintendent, commits to PCS softball

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press In closed session — during the Wednesday, Jan. 15. Pikeland school board meeting — board members approved Carol Kilver as the next Pikeland district superintendent.

Kilver will replace Mrs. Paula Hawley as superintendent July 1, 2020. Hawley has served as Pikeland district superintendent for 15 years.

Kilver started her career in education in 1991 teaching in Jacksonville School District 117.

She has since served as principal, assistant superintendent, and a superintendent in ScottMorgan District #2 in Bluffs, Jacksonville School District 117 in Jacksonville, Lafayette School Corporation in Lafayette, IN, and at West Prairie CUSD #103 in Colchester.

She also serves as a consultant, mentoring other administrators throughout the state.

“We have found a progressive leader who will guide our district into the future,” board president Mike Gerard said.

“We look forward to working with Dr. Kilver.”

According to board member Curt Simonson, Kilver was one of 17 applicants for the Pikeland superintendent position.

“She works with principals in the Quincy district as a LEAD coach to help with school improvement,” Simonson said.

“It’s through a federal grant that serves areas of Illinois that don’t have exposure to school improvement activities.”

Dr. Kilver received her bachelor of science in elementary education from Illinois College, her master of science in educational administration from the University of Illinois Springfield, and her alternative certification initiative superintendent endorsement and doctor-

ate in education from We s t e r n Illinois University.

“It is an honor to accept this position. There CAROL KILVER are many aspects of the district promoting a culture and climate in the practice of doing what is best for students. I look forwarding to serving the Pikeland School District,” Kilver said.

During the regular meeting of the school board, the board members decided to approve the addition of softball as a school-funded sport at PCS. The board authorized athletic director Jerred Heinz to begin scheduling games for fall 2020 and authorized the district to purchase necessary equipment and hire personnel.

The board and administration expressed the expectation that community members would likely contribute to start up costs for the program. First year program costs are estimated by the district to range from $8,000$10,000. Ongoing operating expenses are expected to be $5,000-$7,000 annually.

Michelle Frieden presented to the board regarding PCS’s 6-8th grade intervention strategies, particularly the school’s check-in, check-out program.

Students referred to the program check in with a designated faculty member at the beginning and end of each day to ensure the participating students know what homework is due and that the students are completing their homework. Parents are also engaged by the school district during the program.

Michelle Frieden went on to describe PCS’s homework (See, KILVER, A2)

Quincy Medical Group cuts ribbon on cancer institute

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Quincy Medical Group (QMG) celebrated the opening of their Cancer Institute at 320 North Madison Street in Pittsfield on Thursday, Jan. 16.

Present at the ribbon cutting were Pittsfield mayor John Hayden, city council member Robert Wood, and city clerk Ann Moffitt. Also present was Pike County Chamber director Kaye Iftner.

Members of QMG’s oncology team and other staff were present at the ribbon cutting as well.

Since 2006, QMG oncologists and team have served patients in Pittsfield. The Cancer Institute location in Pittsfield opened in November of 2019, at which point an open house was held so community members could tour the facility.

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Quincy Medical Group staff members are joined by Pittsfield city officials and Kaye Iftner of the Pike County Chamber of Commerce Thursday, Jan. 16 to celebrate the opening of Quincy Medical Group’s Pittsfield Cancer Institute at 320 North Madison Street. Front row, left to right: Sarah Nolinwinkler, Kaye Iftner, Shauna Harrison, Dr. Ayca Raif, Laura Wroge, Dr. Korhan Raif, Pam Still, Gabby Patterson, Dr. Ray Smith, Diane Smith, John Hayden, Tasha Hiland and Kate Martin. Back Row, left to right: Ann Moffitt, Robert Wood, Alicia Watkins, Brandon Selle, Diane Gerards, Erin Florea and Rindi Bennett

Services in Pittsfield include chemotherapy, infusion therapy, and imaging. Patients also have access to a stat lab,

providing them with timely results, optimizing the care provided by QMG oncologists.

QMG CEO Carol Brockmiller said, “As our work progresses on the QMG Cancer Institute in Quincy, we

are excited about this additional opportunity to provide oncology and hematology care in our Pittsfield Clinic.”

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Purple martin hobby leads to new business in Griggsville

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Ben Westfall’s hobby of attracting and caring for purple martins both at his home and place of business is well known. Now, Westfall has added sales of purple martin housing units to his original business, Wolfpack Car Detailing. “�I’ve kind of went crazy adding stuff to my collection,� Westfall said. “This will add more housing to the community and help me afford my habit.�

Westfall now offers Troyers Purple Martin Gourd Racks systems. “The systems are either two or three inch poles and will hold anywhere between four and 36 gourd purple martin houses,� Westfall said. “The gourds are man-made and have screw-off caps so you can clean them out, prenest, check on the condition of the fledglings, what ever.�

Westfall said the hobby of attracting purple martins is one he shares with his young daughter, Charlene ,and his

best friend, Brian Fitzjarrald. “Brian is employeed at Pikeland Unit 10 in Pittsfield, “Westfall said. “He goes into the third and fourth grade classes at the school and talks to the kids each year about purple martens. This year when those classes had their end-of-school picnics at the Griggsville Park, they walked over to my shop and I showed them my houses and explained about the martins.�

Westfall said the birds will starting showing up in mid to late March and will expand on the pre-nesting preparations he and his friends have started for them. “They take 28-30 days to lay and hatch their eggs,�

Westfall said. “Then they spend about 30 days teaching their babies how to fly and hunt for insects, their main choice of food.�

Westfall said it is entertaining to watch an adult purple martin drop an insect in midair and try to get one of her young to catch it before it hits the ground.

The hobby hasn’t came easy for Westfall. He started

Two Rivers Marina coming back revitalized

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press After years of languish, Two Rivers Marina at the foot of the Champ Clark Bridge on the Illinois side will be back in full-swing Laurel Hamilton, who was employed by the Two Rivers Marina twice, once in the 90s and again 2003-05, will be the harbor master.

She has hired Jody McDaniels as a full-time, lead mechanic and Randy Holcomb will be in charge of maintenance. “We are going to try to be open March 1,�

Cindy Blaylock, owner said. “The restaurant may take a bit longer. We have leased it and have to get approval from the Army Corps of Engineers. It

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(Continued from A1) gious beliefs, she was not comfortable judging anyone.

The jury panel included two alternates, a male and female and the female alternate was summoned to return to the courthouse and replaced the original juror.

Sentencing is set for 1 p.m.

March 18. Allen could be sentenced to anywhere between 20 and 100 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

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(Continued from A1) headquarters after school program. Frieden indicated the program was voluntary, but that students could be recommended to stay after school for extra help or homework time.

Homework headquarters is held from 3:30-4:30 p.m. each Monday and Wednesday. According to Frieden, not all students that attend the homework headquarters are struggling, but some students simply appreciate a quiet place to complete school work outside of the home.

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(Continued from A1) Middendorf said. “It’s not real invasive.�

The census count officially started Tuesday, Jan. 21 when the Census Bureau began counting residents of remote Alaskan communities and homes, beginning with Toksook Bay. In mid-March, homes across the country will begin receiving invitations to complete the 2020 Census. Once the invitations arrive, residents are directed to respond to the census on behalf of their households in one of three ways — online, by phone, or by mail.

took four months, a packet of forms and a ream of paper just to get their approval just to buy it.�

Blaylock said D Dock, which was damaged in a storm, is being repaired and other areas of the business are being spruced up, renovated or replaced. Slips are available and the campground will be ready in time for the season as will the cabin. “We will have a courtesy dock for people who are boating and want to come to the restaurant or the store,� Blaylock said.

Hamilton says she has many events lined up for the summer, especially a Labor Day Weekend.

Reservations for all accommodations and services are being taken now.

three years ago and the first year of having Trio houses up, he attracted few birds.

Then he added more housing, including gourds and the numbers increased. In 2019 he doubled what he had in 2018. “I’ d estimate 99 percent of the purple martin habitat is man-made,� Westfall said. “There are just no natural habitats for them any more.

They adapt to almost anything. a 6 X6 square in a Trio house or a gourd. Out west they frequently take over woodpecker holes.�

The purple martin is famous for the amount of insects it eats over a few months in the area. “They are only here for a short time,� Westfall said. “They have a lot to do in that period.�

Westfall said growing up in Griggsville, known to some as the purple martin capital of the world, he thinks is love for the purple martin is natural. “Plus it’s a fun hobby, an addictive hobby,� he said. “And it helps with the bal-

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Right: Ben Westfall and his daughter, Charlene, take their care of purple martins in Griggsville seriously. Ben Westfall has recently started selling Troyer Purple Martin Gourd Rack Systems in an effort to attract more of the birds to Griggsville.

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Below: A Troyer Gourd Rack System is either a two or three inch pole with anywhere between four and 36 gourds attached. The gourds are man-made and are easy to care for and maintain.

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Griggsville-Perry to replace high school roof

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press In the meeting of G r i g g s v i l l e - P e r r y ’s school board conducted Wednesday, Jan. 15, board members authorized superintendent Kent Hawley to seek proposals from contractors to replace the roof of the Griggsville high school building.

The roof replacement was the largest capital project included in the district’s 10-year Health, Life Safety Survey conducted by Allied Design Consultants. The survey was presented to the board in December.

Pike County Sheriff’s deputy Chass Anderson gave a spotlight presentation to the board summarizing her role as school resource officer within the district.

Anderson splits her school resource officer duties between G-P, Pleasant Hill, and Western school districts.

Anderson’s role is to not only provide a security and law enforcement presence at the respective schools,

but to expose students to law enforcement and to help them understand the positive role of law enforcement in their communities.

Board members approved a school improvement plan for Griggsville-Perry’s middle school. The school improvement plan is designed to improve student learning outcomes within the school/district.

A contract with Adams was approved by the board to provide internet service to district buildings through June 30, 2024.

Board members went on to approve an event supervision protocol, which will allow certified staff to supervise district events in the absence of a district administrator.

Legislatively mandated district policy updates and revisions were also approved by the board.

Finally, board members accepted the resignation of Kaytlin Risely as National Honor Society sponsor effective immediately.

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Over 20 years of experience ~ Michele Ware Pike County Sheriff David Greenwood, whose office handled the investigation, said he would like to commend his officers who were the lead on the investigation – Chief Deputy Zack Orr, Sgt. Matt Frazier and Sgt. Mike Lemons. “All three are lead homicide investigators and investigated this case using a fine tooth comb,� Greenwood said. “ Investigations like this demand so much of your per-

sonal time, which means time away from your family. These guys were dedicated to seeing it to the end and did a superb job. The Pike County Missouri Sheriff’s Department and their investigative staff were also an integral part of this investigation.�

Greenwood said the Pike County State’s Attorney’s office did a great job presenting the facts gathered by the PCSD.

“I also would like to commend the State’s Attorney and his staff for the outstanding, detailed, and professional prosecution of this case,�

Greenwood said. “For the family and friends of Mr. Collard, I don’t think there really is any true closure to a case like this. There is huge loss in their family now and I can only pray that every day is just a bit brighter for them than the day before. “

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PHS principal Angie Greger informed the board that the school’s year book staff had won several state-level awards from the Illinois Journalism Education Association. In addition, agriculture instructor Jody Heavner was recognized as a finalist for the 2019-2020 Golden Owl Award presented by Nationwide Insurance, Farm Credit Illinois, Compeer, Illinois FFA, and the Illinois Association of Vocational Agriculture Teachers.

Superintendent Paula Hawley presented the previous year’s bus mileage report

during the board meeting.

The district accrued 206,000 state-reimbursable miles and 27,000 non-reimbursable miles for athletics.

Hawley also reported that as of Dec. 31, 2019 — halfway through the year — the district has received 66% of expected revenue and has expended 57% of budgeted expenditures, which include bond payments and early year capital projects.

Board members voted to abate $420,000 in property taxes that the district is eligible to collect. The money will be more than made up by

the approximately $500,000 collected from the district’s 1% sales tax, according to Hawley.

The board approved two competitive state grant applications — one to fund replacement air conditioning units at PCS in the amount of $50,000 and a $250,000 grant application to fund mental health support in the district.

Board members also approved the annual eighth grade PCS trip to Washington D.C. and Gettysburg over Columbus Day weekend.

If households do not respond, Census Bureau staff reach out directly and in person throughout the spring and summer. “They have through April to self-respond,� Pittsfield city council member Robert Wood said. “Starting in May workers will start going house to house, and it’s done

by August.�

The Census Bureau’s Riley stated that even after all of the Bureau’s communications and house-to-house outreach, there are certain populations that can still remain uncounted. “These are the temporar-

ily non-sheltered and those living in group quarters, like nursing homes, prisons, and college dorms,� Riley said.

Riley said one strategy that the Census Bureau uses to count the homeless or those living in group quarters is service based enumeration, which requires Census Bureau staff to partner with social service agencies and food pantries to come up with an accurate estimate of homeless residents and other residents not counted through traditional means.

In addition, the Census Bureau provides the census in twelve languages online

and via telephone to better engage non-English speaking residents. “We can bring down Spanish speaking census workers,� Riley said.

Riley also noted that 5-7% of American resident children are routinely not reported in each census cycle.

PCEDC’s Middendorf summed up the importance of the Pike County complete count committee. “We miss people, and we miss out on funding,� Middendorf said. “This our responsibility as the complete count committee.�

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Betty Jane Halpin Betty Jane Halpin passed away peacefully at her home on January 15, 2020, days after celebrating her 83rd Birthday. She was born on January 7, 1937, to Rhoda (Byrum) and Paul Kanan.

Betty married the love of her life, Jim Halpin, on Sept.

29, 1956, in Louisiana, Missouri. Jim and Betty celebrated 63 years of marriage on September 29, 2019.

After graduating from Louisiana High School, Betty was employed as a bookkeeper for LaCross Lumber. She then moved to the law office of George Weaver, and Country Companies in Pittsfield. Betty spent many years babysitting while raising the six Halpin children, all who have the same first and middle initials.

In addition to wife and mother, she worked in the school lunch program, Ed Pease Insurance, Soil and Water Conservation Department in Pittsfield, City Hall in Pittsfield, and the Pike County Treasurer’s office.

Many may remember her when patronizing the Town and Country Dress Shop where she worked alongside dear friend, Betty Hoover.

Eventually, Betty settled in at Illini Health Services for 21 years before retiring in 2008.

Betty demonstrated a high level of integrity and work ethic which she passed along to her children. She was observant and demonstrated a quick wit. Betty loved working in the yard showcasing flowers, plants and her ever- expanding flower garden. In addition to flowers, Betty had several passions including: gardening, sewing, knitting, crochet, and needlepoint. If you received a pair of knitted slippers, zucchini bread or scotcheroos; you knew it was made with love.

Music was an area to which Betty was always drawn. She and several of her children sang in the St. Mary’s Church Choir for many years. Betty learned guitar and appreciated many genres of music. It was not unusual to hear music playing in the house on Vinyl, Cassettes or CD’s.

Betty worked hard to participate in each of her children’s lives along with finding creative ways to meet the demands of raising such a large family. Betty

and her husband Jim made several trips to watch their grandchildren play sports or extracurricular activities.

She enjoyed listening to her grandchildren tell stories and frequently took the opportunity to make each one laugh. Her sense of humor was more and more apparent as she grew older.

Betty had a love for animals as evident by each pet that became an extended part of her family.

Betty was proceeded in death by her husband James Edward Halpin. Her six children survive; Tim (Nancy) Halpin of Pittsfield, IL, Terry (Brenda) Halpin of Jacksonville, IL, Tracey (Byron) Anderson of Maryland Heights, MO, Todd Halpin of O’Fallon, IL, Theresa (Bruce) Lacey of Pittsfield, IL. and Trent Halpin of Peoria, IL. Grandchildren; Paige (Henry) Smith of Lexington, KY, Gavin Halpin of St. Louis, MO, Trenton (Anna) Darnell of Chesterfield, MO ,Mallory (David) Ginder of Jacksonville, IL, Natalie Halpin of Jacksonville, IL., Joshua Anderson of Chicago, IL, Jessica Anderson of Chicago, IL, Jacob Anderson of San Diego, CA, Derrick Halpin of Chicago, IL, Jeff Lacey of Pittsfield, IL, Ben(Sarah) Lacey of Alexander, IL, Dan(Casey) Lacey of New Berlin, IL. Great-grandchildren are Isaac Smith, Hudson, Davis and Monroe Darnell, Jameson and Juliana Lacey.

Funeral Services were Sunday, January 19, 2020 at 2pm at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Visitation took place prior to service from noon-2PM at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield, IL. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.neiburfh. com Interment will be at a later date. In Lieu of flowers, Memorials are suggested to: Paws in Jacksonville, Scott County Dog Rescue or Quincy Humane Society.

Clarence C. Scranton

Clarence C. Scranton, 81, of rural Nebo, IL passed away Monday January 3, 2020 at his home.

Clarence was born September 13, 1938 near Barry, a son of David Conway and Martha M. Rowley Scranton. He married Peggy Jo Hannel on June 1, 1957 at her parent’s home near Nebo. Peggy passed away on February 8, 2011.

Clarence was a life- long Pike County grain and livestock farmer. He also owned and operated Scranton Trucking. He loved to fish, enjoyed music and playing the guitar. Most important to him was serving as a caregiver to his wife, Peggy, for twenty years following her illness.

Clarence attended First Baptist Church in Pleasant Hill.

Survivors include three children, Jack C. Scranton of Nebo, Diana (Larry) Sealock of Nebo and Sherry Benjamin of Pittsfield, five grand-

children, Jaime Sealock, Julie Sealock, David (Morgan) Sealock, Amanda (Josh) McDonald and Justin Benjamin, two great grandsons, Miles and Eli McDonald, a brother, Gene (Vickie) Scranton of Pleasant Hill, a brother-in-law, Lee (Lil) Hannel of Pleasant Hill and five nieces and nephews.

Clarence was preceded in death by his parents, David and Martha Scranton and by his wife, Peggy Jo Scranton.

Funeral services were held Saturday January 8, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Pleasant Hill conducted by Pastor Don Hannel. Burial followed at the Nebo Cemetery. Visitation was held from 12 noon until time of services on Saturday at First Baptist Church.

Memorials may be made to the Spring Creek Fire Department or to the Nebo Cemetery.

Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is handling the arrangements.

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Nancy Filbert Nancy Rowland Filbert, age 93, of Pittsfield, Illinois died peacefully on Monday January 20, 2020 at the Manor.

Nancy Rowland was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 15, 1926 to Loyal and Ruth (nee Johnson) Rowland. She had three siblings, older sister Jean, a brother who died at birth and younger sister, Dorothy. Her parents and siblings all predeceased her.

Nancy spent her early years in Oak Park, Illinois and eventually lived in Palatine, Illinois where she graduated from high school in 1944. Her youth was greatly shaped by the Depression and World War II. She attended one year at Coe College in Iowa before returning to Chicago for work.

In late 1945, at a Methodist gathering, she met Charles B. Filbert who had just returned from four years at war. They were married in May, 1946 and shortly thereafter settled in Geneva, Illinois to be close to family.

During a forty plus year residence in Geneva they raised a family consisting of Carolyn Ryczek, James Filbert and Walker Filbert. Nancy was a homemaker, active Methodist and President of many woman’s organizations. Her artistic, creative and organizational talents were well known and sought out by many. In the eighties, she focused her talents being employed as the Executive Secretary of the Woman’s Board of the Art Institute of Chicago, Illinois.

Nancy and Charles retired to Pike County, Illinois in December, 1989. Nancy continued her involvement in local activities, the Methodist Church and being a mem-

ber of P.E.O. She greatly enjoyed painting many pictures of Pike County scenery among other pursuits.

Nancy is survived by her three children; Carolyn Ryczek of Massachusetts, James Filbert (Noue) of Pittsfield and Walker Filbert (Amelia Dean) of Pittsfield, seven grandchildren; Joshua Filbert (Suzanne), Robin Ryczek, Joe Filbert, Bryan Ryczek, August Filbert, Rowland Filbert and Martin Filbert, two great grandchildren; Claire Filbert and Ben Filbert, both of Pittsfield, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, husband Charles and son-in-law, Dick Ryczek.

Visitation will take place at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield, Illinois on Thursday January 23, 2020 from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM. A traditional Methodist funeral service will be held at the Pittsfield United Methodist Church on Friday January 24, 2020 at 11:00 AM with a meal at the church immediately after the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the United Methodist Church of Pittsfield, Illinois. Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield is handling the arrangements.

Online condolences may be left to the family at www. nieburfh.com.

Carl Durall Carl E. Durall, 69, of Quincy, IL died Jan. 18, 2020 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.

Funeral services were held Jan. 21, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry. Interment followed at Samuel Taylor Cemetery near Rockport. Visitation

Patricia Ann Myers Patricia Ann Myers, of Quincy, IL, formerly of Rockport, IL died Jan. 20, 2020 at Garden Grove Court in Quincy.

No services will be held at this time, and cremation rites have been accorded.

Memorials are suggested to be made to Garden Grove Court. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

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was held prior to the service from 10-11 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to be made to Samuel Taylor Cemetery or Early Tin Dusters Car Club. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh. com. Niebur Funeral Chapel is handled the arrangements.

Carrol K. Hoover Carrol K. Hoover 92, of Pittsfield, Illinois passed away Friday January 17, 2020 in Bishop, Georgia.

He was born November 29, 1927 near Milton, Illinois the son Daniel R. and Verna Mae Smith Hoover.

He married Evelyn May Clayton June 4, 1955 in Winchester, and they were the parents of two daughters, Ruth Ann and Ramona Ellen Hoover.

Surviving is his daughter Ruth Ann (Brian) Hinton of Watkinsville, GA, three grandchildren Matthew Evan (Melanie) Hinton, Gabriel Arran Hinton and Katrina Elyse (Chris) McCarver, Three great grandchildren Max Hinton, Amelia and Abby Grace McCarver.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Evelyn and his daughter Ramona Ellen.

Carrol, graduated from Milton High School in 1945 and the University of Illinois in 1949. He taught one year at Perry High School and started his second year in the fall of 1950 before entering the US Army on November 29, 1950. After 21 months in the Army, 11 months of that time in Korea, he was honorably discharged with rank of Sergeant.

After returning from military service, he was employed by the Soil Conservation Service from August 1952 until April 1953. He was employed for 17 years by the Mississippi Valley Production Credit Association and spent 4 years in the Insurance business. He became Pike County Clerk on December 1, 1974 and served 20 years, retiring December 1, 1994.

He then began working part time for the Airsman-Hires Funeral Homes.

Carrol was a faithful member of the First Christian Church in Pittsfield where he served as a Deacon, Elder, and Church Treasurer.

He was a member of the Pittsfield Lions Club where he served as secretary for many years. He was a member of the Pittsfield American Legion Post 152, VFW post 9513, Milton Masonic Lodge 275, Quincy Valley Consistory and the Ansar Shrine Temple. Past member of the Illinois Association of County Clerk and Recorders, Past President Pittsfield High School PTA, and past treasurer of the Theatre Guild.

He enjoyed sports and was a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Saturday February 1, 2020 at the First Christian Church in Pittsfield. Burial will be in the Pittsfield West Cemetery.

Friends may call on Friday January 31, 2020 at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield from 4 until 7 pm. Memorials can be made to the Pittsfield West Cemetery or to the First Christian Church in Pittsfield.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.airsman-hires.com The Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield is in charge of the arrangements.

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Turning our attention to local news Are you fed up with national news?

The antidote is closer to home than you may think.

When you start to shake your head at the actions, reactions, spin and counter-spin coming out of Washington D.C., all you need to do is dig in to the local news. You may find the effort rewarding.

In the pages of this newspaper you will find news of units of local government supported by your tax dollars. You can read about the court system and the efforts of emergency services workers.

There is also coverage of numerous not-for-profit groups working to provide assistance in our community.

And you don’t have to just read. You can make a note of the meeting dates of government agencies and attend. There is usually a provision or accommodation for those wishing to express an opinion.

Often you will find that government at the local level retains a modicum of common sense not always clearly discernible in national politics.

While local control is not always possible, there are many ways, especially through volunteer service, where an individual can know that they are making a difference.

Yes, you are paying tax dollars to Washington D.C., too.

No, you shouldn’t let those national politicians off the hook, even when you are frustrated.

But sometimes it can be refreshing to focus on Pike County, what is being accomplished and what can be accomplished in the future.

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was at a church service 29 years ago and the guest speaker was Gale Ervin. He introduced himself then said this, “I’m 54 years-old but inside (pointing to his chest) beats the heart of a nine-year-old boy.

My father was about 54 when he suffered a massive heart attack.

He began walking and by the time he passed he had become an avid walker and walked over 10,000 miles.

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PICKINGS FROM PIKE’S PAST

150 YEARS AGO: TRAIN CROSSES ILLINOIS RIVER BRIDGE AT VALLEY CITY FOR FIRST TIME

150 Years Ago Jan 27, 1870 The bridge on the Illinois River was crossed on Thursday by the Hannibal and Naples cars, which are now crossing the same four times daily. The ÂżUVW FDUORDG RI KRJV FURVV RQ Monday. They belonged to -RKQ +HOP RI 3LWWVÂżHOG 2Q 7KXUVGD\ WKH ÂżUVW LURQ ZDV ODLG RQ WKH 3LWWVÂżHOG EREtail RR, and it is expected that it will all be laid by the tenth of next month.

When John Field gets moved into his new building on the northwest corner of the square, KH ZLOO KDYH RQH RI WKH ÂżQHVW jewelry stores to be found anywhere.

Will you let your readers hear from this town again? Rockport LV VLWXDWHG RQ WKH 6Q\ &DUW\ has about 150 inhabitants, has four stores, one water powered ÀRXULQJ PLOO RQH FKXUFK DQG one school house.

John Hoskins has sold his farm near New Hartford, containing 240 acres, to C. Lynch for $50 an acre.

Another hop will be held on Friday night at Dickson’s hall.

0XVLF E\ 6WRXW +DUWPDQ DQG Co. Turn out all who enjoy a pleasant lively dance.

The 15th Amendment has more states than necessary to become a part of the Constitution. The 16th Amendment has been introduced into Congress.

It provides for woman suffrage.

Isn’t a white female as good as a black male?

125 Years Ago Jan. 30, 1895 The snow came down like a blanket on this community for WKH ÂżUVW WLPH WKLV ZLQWHU ODVW )ULGD\ 6QRZ KDV IDOOHQ VHYHUDO WLPHV VLQFH WKH ÂżUVW IDOO ,W LV QRZ DERXW RU LQFKHV GHHS ZKHUH QRW WURGGHQ 6OHLJKLQJ is all the go. The roads are in good condition, and everyone is enjoying the use of them, from the number out day and night.

A cold wave followed close in the wake of the snow, and the

mercury has hovered close to zero ever since.

Boys should be careful of their horses now. Remember, they are not made of iron. Our citizens should keep their walks clean. It makes walking better, and helps the appearance of the town.

The only ones making any money just now are the doctors, who are riding day and night.

Do these cold mornings remind you that your underwear is getting thin? Then come to Luthy and Martin, for we have a full line just opened.

Plasterers commenced work on the inside of the courthouse Friday.

The ordinance regulating the speed of the railroad trains through the village of Nebo should be looked after some during the coming season. The festive cow upon the streets should be looked after.

100 Years Ago Jan. 28, 1920 The work of organizing the Democratic women of Pike County is about complete, and one of the strongest organizaWLRQV LV WKH UHVXOW RI WKH ÂżQH executive ability of Mrs. Mabel Wheeler aided by Miss Elizabeth Mayo. $ 3LWWVÂżHOG SURIHVVLRQDO PDQ who takes the early morning train frequently, remarked that he thought the street lights on 'HSRW 6WUHHW VKRXOG EH WXUQHG on so that travelers, especially VWUDQJHUV PLJKW ÂżQG WKHLU ZD\ to the station without breaking a leg.

The community high school HOHFWLRQ LQ 3HUU\ 6DWXUGD\ UHsulted as follows: for: women 97, men 147; against: women 40, men 147. $OWKRXJK EHODWHGO\ LQĂ€Xenza is again spreading in many parts of the county.

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have the courthouse rewired throughout, and to have the doors all made to open outward, and numerous other changes to EH PDGH LQFOXGLQJ KDYLQJ ¿UH H[WLQJXLVKHUV RQ HYHU\ ÀRRU The total cost may be $1500 to $2000.

Pleasant Hill has at last received a good supply of coal, after a shortage of several months, and every coal user has his bin full of the precious fuel.

A happy bunch of the “Possum Boys� from the Christian Church made merry at the Hicks home last Thursday night. Most of the class are now scattered to the four winds, in various cities and towns, but those that remain still have the genuine Possum spirit and keen relish for a good time.

Plans are being made for the publication of a high school annual this spring. An annual of 3 + 6 LV D YHU\ UDUH WKLQJ WKH last one being issued several years ago.

75 Years Ago Jan. 31, 1945 Today is the last day of January, and there are not many in this vicinity who are not glad to see it go. The usual January thaw did not materialize, and snow and ice have covered the ground during the entire month.

6WDII 6JW %HQQLH 5LJJ KXVband of the former Miss Mary Irving, and son-in-law of Pike 6XSHUYLVRU &KDLUPDQ DQG 0UV Don Irving of Chambersburg is dead in France, of wounds sustained on Christmas Day. He had previously been wounded last Oct. 20.

Two more calls for Pike men for the military have been received at the local draft board KHDGTXDUWHUV $ JURXS RI men in the II-C (farm-deferred) left here last night for preinduction exams in Chicago today.

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The Lions Club entertained the rationing board Thursday night to pay tribute to the members for their faithful and willing service.

There were 25 in attendance at the Independence Christian &KXUFK 6XQGD\ 6FKRRO DQG D FROOHFWLRQ RI The Honey Creek P.T.A. invited the Independence P.T.A. to meet with them Friday night.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Duggins, Jr., of 606 West Adams, are the parents of a son, born Jan. 29. The baby has been named Charles Albert III. 50 Years Ago Jan. 28. 1970 A six-member delegation, representing some 120 teachers RI 3LWWVÂżHOG 8QLW DSSHDUHG last week before the Board of Education, in quest of higher pay. Chairman of the teacher delegation was Robert Rigney, principal of the Baylis school.

Other members were Mrs. Idella Gaffney, Mrs. Don Apps, Leroy Orr, Charles Ferguson and William Ferguson.

The West Pike Cardinals remain undefeated, after their high-scoring clash with the East 3LNH 3DQWKHUV 6DWXUGD\ 7KH &DUGLQDOV OHG E\ %RE *UD\ÂśV points, defeated the Panthers by D VFRUH RI *UHJ +DWFKHU led East Pike with 27 points.

Four community meetings have been scheduled to permit the public to discuss the recently completed Barry-West Pike consolidation report, which states that such a consolidation is “feasible and highly desirable.�

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Julie Lynn Parks of near Milton are their high school winners of the Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow award.

William Edward Lowry, 26, RI 3LWWVÂżHOG WKH VRQ RI 0LULDP Lowry and the late Norman Ed Lowry, was awarded a degree RI MXULV GRFWRU IURP WKH 8QLYHUVLW\ RI 0LVVLVVLSSL 6FKRRO RI Law on Jan. 26.

25 Years Ago Jan. 25, 1995 $ LQFK VQRZIDOO LQcluding some ice, struck Pike County last Thursday. The ice and windy conditions caused power outages in Florence, Griggsville, Nebo, Pearl, 3LWWVÂżHOG 3OHDVDQW +LOO DQG 9DOley City.

The Perry school board is preparing for a January 26 hearing, the next step in the annexation process with Griggsville.

The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the Pike County courthouse.

Although a majority of the board members appeared to support the project, the vote DW ODVW ZHHNÂśV 3LNHODQG 8QLW 10 school board meeting was “thumbs downâ€? on junior high football.

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10 Years Ago Jan. 27, 2010 ,F\ URDGV VQRZ ÀXUULHV DQG high winds made Monday morning miserable for most of those starting the new workweek. But for a few, it was worse than that, as several accidents were reported, ranging from a four-car pile up to cars in ditches.

Two of the three car dealerships in Pike County that had franchises terminated last year are appealing the decision.

Both Zimmerman’s and Heaton’s General Motors dealerships are taking their losses to arbitration. A spokesman for Rennecker’s in Barry said they were not appealing the decision

by Chrysler to pull their dealership. .HQQ\ 6WDXIIHU ZKRVH FDUHHU of coaching junior high basketball at Griggsville-Perry spans \HDUV ZLOO EH UHWLULQJ DW WKH end of this school year. He was KRQRUHG ODVW ZHHN DW KLV ÂżQDO game in the Griggsville-Perry gym, where his granddaughters, Raegan and Emoree 6WDXIIHU SUHVHQWHG KLP ZLWK purple and yellow balloons.

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Western discusses peer mentoring and personnel

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press During the Wednesday, Jan. 15 Western school board meeting, Western Junior High School counselor Chris Simonson provided a spotlight presentation on the school’s peer mentoring program.

The program pairs high achieving students with students struggling academically in order to increase academic performance. Simonson noted that students benefitted socially and personally from the mentoring relationships as well.

Included in the meeting’s consent agenda, board members approved a three year lease with Midwest Bus Sales for two busses for $14,05.87, a renewal of Microsoft software licens-

ing, and the first reading of routine policy updates.

Board members also authorized superintendent Jessica Funk to seek request for qualifications for district architects/engineers.

The board went on to approve the district to seek bids on groundskeeping work for the Barry and Kinderhook campuses.

Board members approved the following personnel changes: Q Resignation of Jeremy Walston as transportation director and softball coach effective Jan. 17.

Q Resignation of Courtney Duncan effective Jan. 2.

Q Addition of Rebecca Mills as elementary paraprofessional effective Feb. 3.

Q Addition of Jay Lawler to the substitute list.

Pleasant Hill High School announces honor rolls

Pleasant Hill High School has announed both the second quarter and first semester honor rolls.

Students making academic excellence are: All As: Jasmine Barnes, Jayden Barnes, Carter Dolbeare, Emma Dolbeare, Harvey Ewers, Caleb Hammitt, Kortney Holcomb, Carly McGlynn All As and Bs: Braylee Anderson, Kaylee Bolton, Tristan Coy, Kenton Freesmeyer, Jared Goewey, Thorne Holcomb, Emma Kahler, Riley Koedijk, Macie Lanter, Madilyn Lanter, Emily Leonard, Dawn McKinnon, Chloe Orr, Dylan Richards, Kaci Riddle, Reese Thompson, Simon Wheelan, Rilee White B Average or Above: Maria Beaver, Sydney Clendenny, Chandler Helm, Aidan Johnson, Joe Lamberson, Madelyn Masters, Brennan McEwen, Alyssa McGlynn, Zachary Ontis, Heather Renfrow, Cade Riddle, Kodiak Rogers, Samuel Shonhart, John

Smith, Shelby Turner, Keith Wright, Lindsey Wright PHHS first semester honor roll All As: Jasmine Barnes, Jayden Barnes, Carter Dolbeare, Emma Dolbeare, Harvey Ewers, Caleb Hammitt, Emily Leonard, Carly McGlynn.

All As and Bs: Braylee Anderson, Maria Beaver, Kaylee Bolton, Sydney Clendenny, Tristan Coy, Kenton Freesmeyer, Jared Goewey, Thorne Holcomb, Emma Kahler, Riley Koedijk, Joe Lamberson, Macie Lanter, Chloe Orr, Heather Renfrow, Cade Riddle, Kaci Riddle, Reese Thompson, Simon Wheelan, Rilee White, Lindsey Wright.

B Average or Above: Wade Barnes, Chandler Helm, Kortney Holcomb, Aidan Johnson, Madelyn Masters, Brennan McEwen, Dawn McKinnon, Macey McKinnon, Zachary Ontis, Dylan Richards, Kodiak Rogers, Trey Shireman, Sam Shonhart, John Smith, Shelby Turner, Cole Wright.

PCQUMA scholarship applications available The Pike County Quail & Upland Management Association is accepting applications from any Pike County student entering a two-year or four-year program after graduation with an emphasis on agriculture or conservation for a $500 scholarship.

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PCS announces second quarter honor roll Pikeland Community School has released the names of students were were named to the second quarter honor roll. Students include: Third grade high honor roll: Lexi Baldwin, Logan Boehmer, Alexander Bogatzke, Gabe Bogue, Declan Bowen, Sophia Bricker, Mattelyn Burton, Avelynne Callahan, Natalie Capps, Josey Cobb, Jayce Cooley, Adam Dippel, Kamdyn Dixon, Braycen Douglas, Connor Evans, Isaac Ferguson, Colby Frazier, Keegan Goodin, Madison Grammer, Aiden Guthrie, Evan Hart, Mya Helms, Chase Henderson, Brody Howland, Karlie Kendall, Summer Kimber, Charlene Lister, Jack Lowe, Payton Martin, Jordan Mooney, Aiden Mountain, Remington Parmenter, Logan Peebles, Anna Peterson, Mickey Petty, Bryce Piper, Aleah Pruitt, Toni Ralph, Aubrey Ridenbark, Elle Sanderson, Tanner Seal, Nehemiah Schultz, Ryson Sidwell, Cooper Simmerman, Hayden Thompson, Jamison Waters, Reid Westemeyer, Raleigh Willard, Cadence Wood.

Third grade honor roll: Daisy Baxter, Jordan Coffey, Braxton DeOrnellas, Audrey Franklin, Lucas Frieden, Landon Harshman, Conley Henderson, Maya Ivers, Max Martin, Landon McCoy, Cylee McDaniles, Rylee Miller, Gwen Pellillo, Brylann Ridenbark, Kendra Schlieper, Davani Starner, Lola Wallace, Ryker Wyatt.

Fourth grade high honor roll: Shawn Adams, Jorie Bennett, Collin Bernard, Logan Borrowman, Westin Buss, Piper Chaplin, Cooper Cleveland, Kinzley Collins, Tatem Conrad, Rylee Cook, Sydnee Cox, Danica Ethen, Taegan Felion, Caylee Ann Fernandes, Benjamin Freesen, Ava Freesmeyer, Bryleigh Frieden, Lily Gerard, Brooklyn Gerdeman, Kinlee Griggs, Jathan Grimes, Kaylee Gunder, Ryan Harris, Jacklyn Hart, Colby Hayes, Aaron Heightman, Myles Hettinger, Bailey Hill, Keenan Jennings, Libby Kearns, Lukas Kimber, Jaxson Lane,Reid Lash, Presley Leavell, Robert Lemerande, Daphne Lemons, Caitlin

Leonard, Schae Leonard, Bradyn Lister, Owen Markert, Lincoln McCartney, Gabriella Moore, Tristan Morrow, Jackson Place, Jake Puterbaugh, Dante Ralph, Reese Ramsey, Emma Rhodes, Jonas Rumple, Landyn Seal, Colin Seybold, Brady Seymoure, Dustin Shaw, Tucker Shaw, Leila Simpson, Abigail Smith, Elijah Terpstra, Brody Tomhave, Autumn Ward, Kyler Wassell, Paige Willman.

Fourth grade honor roll: Leah Allen, Jake Ator, Antonella Avendano, Larry Chaplin, Dylan Leonard, Jordyn Malone, Charles McDonald, Payton Morgan, Jaicee Pepper, Jacob Place, Brookelynn Ruble, Breanne Smith, Isabella Torrez, Daylen Utterback, Memphis Warren.

Fifth grade high honor roll: Danielle Adams, Deeghan Allen, Gage Bolton, Macee Cooley, Brooke Dippel, Rimingtyn Dixon, Maycee Douglas, Kenna Dugan, Emma Fox, Teagen Fry, Sophia Gengler, Alayna Hart, Piper Henry, Evelyn Hill, Elijah Howland, Jacob Hull, Myckenzi Ionson, Emily Jeffries, Eli Kindle, Ryder Lipcaman, Taylor Lowry, Josie McClintock, Fisher McEuen, Isaac McGlauchlen, Nicholas Merryman, Ian Nutter, Mackenzie Opitz, Elijah Palmer,Lia Picone,, Brylee Piper, Landon Poor, Lucas Poor, Kaiden Rindenbark, Madelyn Saxe, Cooper Smith, Mariah Thomas, London Thometz, Kollin Throne,Maylee Tipton, Kelsi Tolbert, Annabelle Triplett, Macy Waters, Tyler Watts, Emily Winningham,Emma Wombles.

Fifth grade honor roll: Waylan Brangenberg, Riley Henderson, Rylee Howard, Autumn Hull, Rilyn Knight, Cadience Mendenhall, Josie Pennock, Kaylei Sydney.

Sixth grade high honor roll: Anna Allen, Kadyn Allensworth, Caidyn Ballinger, Riggston Bonds, Maxwell Bonnett, Jane Bradshaw, Dominic Cooper, Molly Daniels, Emma Dippel, Kaden Ferguson,Kelsey Freesmeyer, Kenley Gerard, Taylor Graham, Robert Harris, William Henry, Adam

Applications are due Feb.1 and are available through any high school’s guidance department or can be obtained by contacting Pike County Quail & Upland Management Association,P. O. Box 87, Pittsfield, 62363, 217-285-2464.

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Eighth grade honor roll: Jaiden Bennett, Kevlynn Dejaynes, Natalie Frazer, Aubrey Graham, Ethan Gratton, Alexander Guthrie, Karlee McCallister, Anika McCoy, Kayden Mountain, Lucas Nichols, Justin Pennock, Emma Root, Jonah Thomas, Abigail Villalobos, Cole Walston, Sadie Weir.

VILLAGE OF NEBO The Village of Nebo is accepting sealed bids for the sale of property known as the Nebo Water Plant located on West Street. Bids will be accepted at Village Hall, 177 Union Street, Nebo, Illinois, until February 12, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. and will be opened on February 13, 2020 during the regular Village Board Meeting. The successful bidder will be required to execute a standard purchase agreement with a 10% down payment and balance due at closing not later than thirty (30) days from acceptance of bid. Also for sale will be a propane powered generator with capacity to power the water plant.

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INVITATION FOR BIDS The Pike County Housing Authority will receive sealed bids for Exterior Building Upgrades and Repairs and Kitchen Renovations funded under Modernization Program No. IL01P071-501-18 at Projects IL-71-1/Barry, IL-71-3/Pleasant Hill, IL-71-5/Perry, IL-71 %D\OLV DQG ,/ 3LWWV¿HOG LQ 3LNH &RXQW\ ,OOLQRLV %LGV VKDOO EH submitted in a single lump sum proposal: Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m., prevailing time on the 18th GD\ RI )HEUXDU\ DW WKH RI¿FH RI WKH 3XEOLF +RXVLQJ $XWKRULW\ (PHA), 838 Mason St. - P.O. Box 123, Barry, IL 62312, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

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Attorney General’s office reaches out to Pittsfield seniors

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Marsha Griffin, a community outreach liaison with the Illinois Attorney General’s office, spoke to residents of Pittsfield’s Findley Place Apartments Wednesday, Jan. 15 regarding common scams that target older adults. “The most common are IRS impersonators, Social Security scams, and the grandparents scam,� Griffin said.

According to Griffin the IRS and the Social Security Administration will never call individuals and ask for personal information.

Scammers commonly call older adults pretending to be a grandchild in financial or legal distress, usually very early in the morning or late at night. Griffin encouraged residents to verify and corroborate the identities of callers to

PCS “C� Pod January student of the month is Ava Freesmeyer. Ava is described by her teachers as incredibly responsible, an excellent leader, and very studious. She is always ready to help with anything that is needed.

She is respectful to all adults and to her classmates. If she sees someone who needs help, she is the first one to help that person without having to be asked to do so. When she finishes homework early, she is the first one to ask if there is anything that needs to be done or if there’s anything she can help with.

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Illinois Attorney General’s office community outreach liaison Marsha Griffin, right, spoke to Pittsfield’s Findley Place residents about common scams targeting seniors on Wednesday, Jan. 15.

reduce the risk of scams.

Griffin also warned residents against spoofing scams, which use local telephone area codes and prefixes to fool recipients into believing they are receiving a local call. “These programs can call thousands of telephone num-

the area between Peoria, Springfield and Edwardsville, according to Vose. “There are 49 clubs including ours,� she said.

Durall was raised Pike County and after college enlisted in the Air Force, spending about 10 years as a Russian linguist.

He earned his commission in 1982 and served another 27 years in the Air Force as a communications-computer systems officer.

He and his wife, the former Peggy Stilwell, also a

MHCWI earns accreditation The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) International announced that Mental Health Centers of Western Illinois (MHCWI) has been reaccredited for a period of three years for its Outpatient Mental Health (Adults, Children, and Adolescents), Outpatient Alcohol and Other Drugs/Addiction (Adults, Children, and Adolescents), Community Housing, and Community Integration programs. This accreditation decision represents the highest level of accreditation that can be given to an organization and shows the organization’s substantial conformance to the CARF standards. An organization receiving a ThreeYear Accreditation has put itself through a rigorous peer review process. It has demonstrated to a team of surveyors during an on-site visit its commitment to offering programs and services

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bers in less than a minute,�

Griffin said.

Another common scam in our area, according to Griffin, is the false solicitation of donations to the sheriff’s association. Griffin stated that the sheriff’s association does not ask for donations

over the phone.

If targeted by a suspected scammer, Griffin encouraged residents to contact local law enforcement. “If you were targeted, chances are so were others in your community,� Griffin said.

Duvall future Rotary District Governor Bill Durall, a member of the Pike County Rotary Club, will serve as district governor for the 2022-23 term. The district nominating committee made the announcement last week. “It’s quite an honor,�

Megan Vose, president of the Pike County Rotary Club, said. “In the past years, we had two other Pike County Rotary members serve as district president – Dawson Dean in the1980s and Eric Dolbeare in the 1990s.�

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that are measurable, accountable, and of the highest quality. CARF is an independent, nonprofit accrediting body whose mission is to promote the quality, value, and optimal outcomes of services through a consultative accreditation process and continuous improvement services that center on enhancing the lives of the persons served. Founded in 1966 as the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, and now known as CARF International, the accrediting body establishes consumer-focused standards to help organizations measure and improve the quality of their programs and services.

MHCWI is a not-for-profit organization with offices in Mt. Sterling, Carthage, and Pittsfield, Illinois. It has been providing behavioral health services in Brown, Hancock, and Pike counties since 1969.

Pike County native, moved 21 times in his 37 years of active duty, serving in Europe, Asia and all across the United States.

Durall retired from the Air Force in 2009 and returned to Pittsfield. He now serves as associate psychology instructor for John Wood Community College.

His involvement with the Rotary includes seeing as the Pike County Club’s foundation committee chairman and club president. He also served as assistant governor for Rota-

BILL DURALL ry District 6460 Area 6 and is the district’s vision team chair.

JWCC Foundation accepting applications for scholarship funding The John Wood Community College Foundation is accepting applications for a variety of scholarships for the 2020-21 academic year.

Deadline for applications to be received is March 1.

Awards are for both general and program specific scholarships. New and continuing students may apply for most awards. Some scholarships are for students with financial need, while others are restricted to students entering specific programs. Scholarships are also available for students demonstrating excellence in a selected area.

Academic program scholarships are offered in

selected areas, including accounting, computer science, nursing and health occupations, manufacturing and truck driver training. Many general scholarships are also available.

A listing of scholarships and an application is available at www. jwcc.edu/alumni-friends/ scholarships. The JWCC Advancement Office on the Quincy campus at 48th and Harrison, Southeast Education Center in Pittsfield and Mt. Sterling Education Center may also provide paper applications and a scholarship directory.

More information is available by calling 217.641.4105.

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JWCC’s presidential scholarship competition now accepting applications John Wood Community college is hosting its annual presidential scholarship competition scheduled for Feb.22. Students will compete for three twoyear Presidential full-tuition Scholarships at John Wood Community College.

The competition involves an interview process with JWCC faculty, students and administrators. High school grade point average and ACT/SAT score, and application attachments will also be factors in the competition.

Presidential scholarship recipients will be required to take part in leadership and service activities as they complete requirements for associate degrees during the 2020-21 and 2021-22 academic years at JWCC. “jwcc’s presidential scholarship is an outstanding opportunity to recognize our

district’s talented high school students,� Michael Elbe, JWCC president said. “This prestigious award allows area students to earn a twoyear scholarship to graduate debt free from JWCC.�

All applications are due by Jan. 31 Students with at least a 3.75 GPA should apply by filling out the application form located at www.jwwc. edu/presidential. Students will need to also include their resume, an essay entitled “Why I should be a JWCC Presidential Scholar� and a letter of recommendation from a school official.

Additionally, applicants will need to apply for admissions to JWCC and submit high school transcripts to participate in the competition.

For more information, please contact JWCC’s Admissions office admissions@jwcc.edu or call 217641.4337.

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Tiffany Smith, left, with Pike County Glass which is owned by Trenton & Kelle Monroe presented the Wednesday, Jan. 8 Rotary program.

Pike County Glass moved to West Washington Street last May when the Monroe’s purchased the business from Kim Steininger. Smith provided a list of services the business offers. They service new construction and existing building remodels.

Smith described the many jobs completed in our local area and stressed how important small businesses are.

Pike County Glass currently has four employees. Smith was introduced by Molly Hoots, right.

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PCS “D� Pod January student of the month is Presley Brown. Presley, according to her teachers, has made a seamless transition from C- to D-pod and is doing an amazing job learning and following the Sauk Skills. She is not intimidated by the older students, and has flourished with the challenges of learning her way around the middle school.

She seldom is seen without a smile on her face, without working hard, without helping someone.

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PHS STUDENTS AT ROTARY PHS students Noah Gay, right, and Madison Moore, left, visited the Wednesday, Jan. 8 Pittsfield Rotary meeting. Noah Gay is the son of David and Amy Gay of Pittsfield.

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John Wood Community College recently honored seven students who recently graduated from the college’s Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program at JWCC’s Southeast Education Center in Pittsfield. Those honored were, left to right: Tera Hinch and Alexis Boes, both of Barry; Cheyenne Baker, Pittsfield; Mallory Martin, Hull; Marcia Triplett, Pittsfield; Dominique Welch, Barry; Skylar Burnett, Kinderhook and Jane Martin, instructor. CNAs provide personal assistance with a wide array of daily activities and also strive to meet the physical, emotional and social needs of those for whom they care every day. More information about these CNA classes and career opportunities can be found at www.jwcc.edu/academics/degrees/nursing-cna/ or by calling 217-641-4337.

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SCORE BOARD Winchester tournament Jan. 11 Payton 81, North Greene, 62 Calhoun, 61, Carrollton, 40, Brown County, 70, West Central JV. 37, West Central 48, Triopia, 46.

Jan. 13 Liberty, 62, GriggsvillePerry, 22 Scoring for G-P: Jakson Freeman, 2, Tate Kunzeman, 2, Cash Kirk, 4, Tanner Leedy, 6, Aaron Miler, 2, Tucker Kunzeman, 6.

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Things were crowded last week in as the Pittsfield Lady Saukees and the South Fulton girls basketball team jockeyed for rebound position. Lady Saukees are, left to right, Ellie TenEyck, Katie Cox and Avery Heavner. The Lady Saukees won the game, 50-28.

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Griggsville-Perry Tate Kunzeman plays tough defense in the Tornadoes game last week versus North Greene at the Winchester tournament. The Tornaodes lost by one to the Spartans and a chance to play for the consolation title. The Tornadoes won the the Don Slater Memorial Sportsmanship Award at the Winchester Invitational Tournament from the 16 teams participating.

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Tickets for the KHQA Superfan Shootout, Feb. 7 and 8, are now available in the Pittsfield High School Office Tickets are $8. You can purchase tickets at the door the day of the contest for $10.00. There are only 50 available tickets in the PHS office.

The Saukees will play Palmyra 11 a.m. at Quincy Notre Dame.

Other games at at the Shootout include: Friday, Feb. 7: 5:30, Mendon Unity girls vs.

Clopton, Mo.; 7 p.m.,

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In the first meet of her career at University of Tennessee, Chandler Hayden set a rookie record in the women’s weight throw. Hayden threw 19.37 or 63-6.75 in her final throw in the Lady Vols first meet of the season. The performance is number 5 in Tennessee history.

She is a graduate of Pittsfield High School and the daughter of Jeff and Heather Hayden.

Although the muzzle loader deer season ended in mid-December, the IDNR has not released the harvest results. There is no explanation for the delay.

That season ended January 19.

Like wise, there is no meaningful update not the bobcat harvest. This season ends February 15. The only thing I have heard is the program managers are taking pride in how well the bobcats are getting reestablished in western and southern Illinois.

I have expressed my opinion of opposition to this program since its inception. A variety of other species such as rabbits, quail, wild turkey, song birds, and even new borne fawns will

Pittsfield’s Katie Cox, right and Chloe Lemons were named to the all-tournament team at the North Greene Lady Spartan Classic Saturday.

The Lady Saukees took second in the tournament, losing to Triopia in the championship game. Haley Flores of Western also received all tournament honors, being named to the honorable mention squad.

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Rachel Clowers, a Pleasant Hill track stand-out and now a member of the Kansas JayHawks track and field team, moved from number nine on the all-time list to number five. In a Saturday meet, Clowers threw the weight 16.84 mm (55-3). She is the daughter of Mitch and Terri Clowers.

Saukee wrestlers honor seniors Saukee Wrestlers hosted QND and Illini West at Voshall Gym Monday, Jan. 20.

Senior wrestlers Madison Freelove and Gabe Long were honored.

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suffer from the presence of these predators. There is no way that the current hunting and trapping regulations for bobcats will keep them in check.

The spring gobbler only wild turkey season has been announced and are similar to past years calendar wise. For our region the season begins April 13 and runs in increments thru May 14. Hunters must have a permit for the segment(s) they wish to hunt. There will be a youth only season that is set for a couple of weeks prior to the regular season opening dates.

The turkey hunting outlook is iffy. The hatching success the past three years has been poor with wet weather during the nesting period being the primary

QND girls vs. Battle, Mo.; 8:30, QND boys vs. Western.

Saturday, Feb. 8: 9:30 a.m. Freeburg girls vs. Palmyra, Mo.; Pittsfield boys vs. Palmyra, Mo.; 12:30 Mendon Unity boys, vs.

Bowling Green, Mo., 2 p.m. West Hancock girls vs. Alton Marquette, 3:30 p.m. West Hancock boys vs. Alton Marquette; 5 p.m. Western vs. Marissa Co-op boys 6:30 p.m.

QND versus West Central girls and 8 p.m. QND vs.West Central boys.

problem. Couple that with predatory issues and the current flock size outlook is rather bleak. The larger concentration of birds are in the more heavily timbered areas of the county that provides the habitat more suited to the turkeys.

The annual Conservation Order season for light geese for our area begins February 1 and runs through March 31. This is the continuing attempt by the US fish and Wildlife Service to reduce the number of snow, blue, and ross’ geese. These species continue to multiple at phenomenon rates, destroying the habitat in the northern Canadian provinces that are essential to the reproductive cycle of the preferred Canada geese.

were:Ethan Thompson at 132 lbs., 0-2;Madison Freelove 138lbs., 0-2, Cade Corgiat 160lbs., 0-2; Mason Davis,170 lbs.

2-0 with 1st round pins and Gabe Long at 285 lbs., 1-1 We are already beginning to see flocks of snow geese numbering in the thousands in the river bottoms. These geese are smart. They congregate in the wide open fields that are near the river to feed and rest. The large expanse of these field gives the geese visual security.

I made a trip into the bottom lands recently to observe the snow geese and get a feel for the number already present. I saw several large flock estimated to be nearly a thousand birds in each and several small clusters with 40 or 50 birds. While scouting in the bottoms near Louisiana I saw a dozen trumpeter swans that likely using the Federal Reserve that parallels the river. These swans are a federally protected species and snow goose hunting need to be careful not to shoot them. They are easily identified being much larger than snow geese and are snow white whereas the snow geese have black extensions on their wing tips.

Western, 57 Pleasant Hill,13 Scoring for Western: Carson Dell, 13, Gaven Mellon, 7, Joel Bryan, 2, Preston Wellman, 11, Erick Hively, 6, Gage Smith, 2, Ethan Dixon, 4, Kyle Colgrove, 4, Joseph Depke, 3 Scoring for Pleasant Hill: Joe Lamberson, 5, Bryan Pults, 4, Logan McCuley, Cole Wright, 2.

Jan. 14 Camp Point, 59, Carrollton, 43 North Greene, 49, Pleasant Hill, 20 Scoring for Pleasant Hill: Keaton Freesmeyer, 2, Joe Lamberson, 2, Devon Clayton, 2, Bryan Pults, 8, Logan McCuley, 4, Cole Wright, 2.

Calhoun 51, Routt, 45 West Central 68, Brown County, 47 Jan. 15 Griggsville-Perry, 48, Greenfield NW, 42 Tate Kunzeman, 35, Cash Kirk, 3, Tanner Leedy, 5, Dalton Sheruman, 2, Avery Bradshaw, 3, Tucker Kunzeman, 0.

Triopia, 61, West Central J.V. 33 Payson-Seymour, 38, Western, 37 Scoring for Western, Max Koeller, 2, Preston Wellman, 17, Erick Hively, 10, Kyle Colgrove, 1, Joseph Depke, 2.

Porta, 70, Liberty, 53.

Girls at Lady Spartan Classic Jan. 13 Pittsfield G-P, 43, Brussels, 23 Scoring for Pittsfield, Katie

Cox, 21, Tori Waters, 2, Chloe Lemons, 13, Kayla Merryman, 3, AShley Water, 2, Avery Heavner, 2.

Jan. 14 Pittsfield G-P, 50, South County, 28 Scoring for Pittsfield, Katie Cox, 18, Kara Williams, 2, Tori Waters, 2, Chloe Lemons, 19, Kayla Merryman, 9.

Jan. 16 Boys regular season play Pittsfield, 62,RushvilleIndustry, 58 Scoring for Pittsfield, Cooper Priest, 3, Nate Scranton, 1, Peyton Apps, 10, Cade Tomhave, 16, Noah Gay, 5, Carter Klatt, 13, Will Guthrie, 14.

Winchester tournament North Greene, 66, Griggsville-Perry, 65 Scoring for G-P: Jakson Freeman, 0, Tate Kunzeman, 22, Cash Kirk, 10, Tanner Leedy, 13, Dalton Sheruman, 18, Avery Bradshaw, 2, Tucker Kunzeman, 0.

West Central, 59. Calhoun, 52 Triopia, 40, Camp Point, 33 Girls Lady Spartan Classic Pittsfield, 53, Greenfield NW, 44 Katie Cox, 14, Chloe Lemons, 6, Kayla Merryman, 13, Ashley Waters, 16, Avery Heavner, 4.

Jan. 18, Routt, 59, Brown County, 48 Liberty, 66, Western, 53.

Liberty, 68, Routt, 66 -Fifth place title Triopia, 71, North Greene, 49- Consolation title game Payson, 55, PORTA, 48 Lady Spartan Classic Triopia, 40, Pittsfield/GP, 33 Katie Cox 17, Tori Waters, 2, Chloe Lemons, 7, Avery Heavner, 7.

Jan. 20 Pittsfield, 40, Beardstown, 12 Scoring for Pittsfield, Katie Cox, 22, Chloe Lemons, 6, Ella Constable, 3, Kayla Merryman, 7, Ashley Waters, 2.

Winchester Tournament, PORTA 62, Calhoun, 35 third place game West Central, 54, Payson, 48 - Championship game

bowling BOWLER’S UNIVERSE BOWLING LEAGUE 1/22/20 Women’s bowling at Bowler’s Universe Tuesday afternoon Gutter Gals 12-4 Fashion Flowers 10-6 Road Runners 8-8 Rolling Pins 8-8 Loose Cannons 8-8 Bowling Bags 7-9 Gray House B & B 6-10 Pin Pals 5-11

BOWLER’S UNIVERSE BOWLING LEAGUE 1/15/20 Women’s bowling at Bowler’s Universe Tuesday afternoon Gutter Gals 9-3 Fashion Flowers 7-5 Loose Cannons 7-5 Road Runners 6-6 Rolling Pins 5-7 Gray House B & B 5-7 Bowling Bags 5-7 Pin Pals 4-8

Team scratch game, Road Runners, 711; Team scratch series, Road Runners, 2062; Scratch game, Suzy Reeder, 180; Scratch series, Janice Cox, 491. Team handicap game,Pin Pals, 997; Team handicap series, Road Runners, 2869; Handicap game, Suzy Reeder, 240; Handicap series,Suzy Reeder. 662. Individual high averages, Beth Wade, 151.40.

Team scratch game, Fashion Flowers, 695; Team scratch series, Fashion Flowers, 1921; Scratch game,Patsy Miller, 186; Scratch series, Deana Graham, 487. Team handicap game,Bowling Bags.

986; Team handicap series, Bowling Bags, 2871; Handicap game, TLinda Belford, 237; Handicap series,Deana Graham, 631. Individual high averages, Beth Wade, 151.16.

Wednesday evening Bowler’s universe 22-2 It’s All Fun and Games 20-4 Shoulda Beens 16-8 Five of a Kind 14-10 Belles of the Ball 10-14 Jokers Wild, 8-16 Livin on a spare 4-20 Gianni’s 2-22

Wednesday evening Bowler’s universe 14-2 It’s All Fun and Games 14-2 Five of a Kind 8-8 Jokers Wild, 8-8 Belles of the Ball 8-8 Shoulda Beens 8-8 Gianni’s 2-14 Livin on a spare 2-14

Team scratch game, Bowler’s Universe, 774; Team scratch series, Bowler’s Universe, 2127; Scratch game, Joanne Dexheimer, 202; Scratch series,Mandi Springer, 514. Team Handicap Game, Shoulda Beens, 1046; Team Handicap Series, Shoulda Beens,2950; Handicap game,Doris Webel and Joanne Dexheimer tied with 242; Handicap series, Melinda Johnson, 643. Individual high averages, Beth Wade, 163.15.

Team scratch game, Jokers Wild, 773; Team scratch series, Five of a Kind, 2177; Scratch game, Destiny Smith, 221; Scratch series,Joanne Dexheimer, 535. Team Handicap Game, Jokers Wild, 1039; Team Handicap Series, Jokers Wild, 2931; Handicap game, Destiny Smith, 291; Handicap series, Joanne Dexheimer, 658. Individual high averages, Beth Wade, 163.16.

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GRIGGSVILLE Q Griggsville Christian Church will host a movie day on Saturday, January 25, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

HULL Q Hull Lions Club annual pancake and sausage day. Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Hull Lions Club Building. Serving from 6 a.m.-1 p.m. All you can eat featuring fresh pancakes and sausage. There is a fee. Lions Clubs are always in need of used eyeglasses and hearing aids.

If you have these items, please bring them with you.

PITTSFIELD Q The Pike County Democrat Party will have a winter dinner at Kate's Saloon Jan. 25 at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come at 5:30 p.m. for social hour. Guest speaker will be State Treasurer Michael Frericks.

Q Applications for two $250 scholarships from Pike HCE and four $500 scholarships from IAHCE are available for college under graduates. To qualify for the Pike HCE scholarships, be a 4-year 4-H member or have a relative who is a current 3-year member of HCE ( Home and Community Education).

For the state scholarship the applicant must have a relative who is a current 3-year HCE member. Applications are available at school guidance offices or at the HCE office at 1301 East Washington Street, Pittsfield. The deadline is March 15, 2020.

Q American Legion Auxiliary will meet Wed Feb 5 at 6pm at the American Legion in Pittsfield. Any questions, please call Anita Kuntz 217-248-3945 PLEASANT HILL Q The Pleasant Hill Community Club will host a soup supper at the Community Club (formerly known as the Lions Club Building) Jan. 25 from 4-8 p.m. Cost will be a free will donation and the menu will include soup, sandwich, dessert and drink.

ONGOING Q The Crossroads Center gym will be open for walking Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. from Janaury through March.

There is no fee for this service but there is a donation box available if you would like to contribute to help offset building expense.

Contact First Christian Church for more info 285-4129.

Q David and Charolette Hamilton, Senior Adult Bible study teachers in Pike since 2007, have announced plans to offer a winter quarter of Senior Adult Community Bible Study from Jan. 8 - March 25. All area seniors are invited to meet the Hamilton's from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. each Wednesday in the Family Center at Pittsfield Church of the Nazarene, 227 W. Washington St in Pittsfield. Senior Adult Bible Study has joined hands and hearts with Pastor B.J. Thelander and the Prime Timers at Pittsfield Church of the Nazarene for an in-depth study of Joseph: A Man of Integrity and Forgiveness, Genesis 37-50, Jan. 8 March 25. Paved Handicap parking is readily available near the ground level entrance of the Family Center. Senior Adult Community Bible Study is multi-denominational and is open to all seniors regardless of church affiliation.

in and around Pike County Area

even if they are damaged. They can be left at the Quanada in Pike County office at 941 W. Washington in Pittsfield. For further information, call 285-6119.

Q Calvary Baptist Church of Pittsfield's Helping Hands is held every 3rd Saturday of the month from 9-11 a.m.

Q Pike County Senior Citizens Center Widows Support Group meets in the Shaw room every 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. There also is a monthly card party/luncheon scheduled for every 2nd Wednesday. The players play Pitch and Bridge and if you are interested please call the center at 217-285-4969.

Q Home and Community Education (HCE) board meets the first Monday of each month.

Visitors and members of HCE are invited to attend the 10 a.m. meeting at the Farm Bureau building.

Q Nazarene's Samaritans Closet 117 S. Memorial. New hours: Wednesday 10 a.m.

- 1 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. . Every 3rd Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Q The Springfield Vet Center is now offering Readjustment Counseling in Pittsfield. We are currently at the American Legion Post 152 every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Veterans and their families can schedule an appointment by calling 217492-4955 during normal business hours and asking for John Mizer LSW.

Q The East Pike Lending Library is open Saturdays from 9 a.m.- noon. They offer a huge selection of books to loan and a wide variety in the free pile. No fees of any kind are associated with the library. Stop in and see what the fuss is all about. Enter as a stranger, leave as a friend.

Q Bursting Bubbles foundation emotional support group on the first Wednesday of the month from 6-7 p.m. at the Pike County Housing Authority Community Building and at Illini Hospital on the second Thursday of the month from 6-7 p.m. For more information call 217-335-2961.

Q The Pittsfield High School Class of 1955 will meet the third Tuesday of each month at 11 a.m. at the Cardinal Inn. Order from the men.

Q The Western YMCA in Barry will be opening up to the community for free indoor walking Tuesday and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Coffee will be available. 1400 Mortimer St.

Q Barry Public Library is in need of a continuous supply of empty ink cartridges of all kinds including toner canisters. The library is able to recycle them to Staples in exchange for their office supplies. They can pick up in Pittsfield.

Please call 217-335-2149.

Q Do you have an old cell phone you don’t use anymore? We will take all donated phones,

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Q Set Free is a non-traditional recovery program for adults (ages 18+), based on doing life together. Join us for Set Free every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Pittsfield Assembly of God. There is free childcare, from birth-6th grade. Learn more: Set Free Recovery Group on Facebook.com.

Q The Pittsfield Masonic Lodge meets the second Monday of every month at the Masonic Lodge.

Q Theology classes on the Catholic Christian faith will be held Monday evenings at 7 p.m, at St. Mary's Catholic Church parish hall in Pittsfield. The classes are taught from the perspective of sacred scripture. Class instructor will be Rev. Mark A. Schulte, pastor.

Q The Pittsfield High School Class of 1959 will meet the third Tuesday of each month at 11 a.m. at the Courtyard Cafe

Q Join Inner Harmony Yoga every Wednesday at the Pike County Senior Citizen Center at 5:30 p.m.

Q Meals Plus for Seniors serves lunch at noon, Monday through Friday at Findley Place. Over 60, meals are based on donations.

Call Connie by 8:50 a.m. on the day you would like to make reservations at 217-2856150. Milk and bread offered with every meal.

Q The Pittsfield American Legion hosts a V.A. representative the second and fourth Friday of each month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call John Glecker at 217-779-7515.

OUT OF COUNTY Q Bluffs American Legion will hold chicken and fish dinners Feb. 12, March 12, April 8, and May 13. All you can eat dinners. Menu: Fried chicken, fish, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, corn, slaw, dessert and drink. Carry-out available, handicap accessible, and high chairs are available.

Q University of Illinois Extension Unit 14, Adams County Master Gardeners, John Wood Community College and Quincy Farm & Home will be offering the popular Gardener’s Palette on March 7, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. with registration beginning at 8:00 a.m. Join us for our 25th Annual Gardener’s Palette at John Wood Community College – 1301 South 48th Street, Quincy. Registration is open through February 21; you can register online at http://web.extension.illinois. edu/ abhps/ under EVENTS or by contacting your local Extension office. After February 21, the cost increases.

Dispositions Traffic: Speeding: Clay L. Sidwell 4/17/89, Pittsfield, $353, 3 months supervision.

Miscellaneous: Heather L.Crowder, 6/7/91, Pleasant Hill, driving on suspended license, 24 months probation; $677; Phillip L. Embree, 8/25/90, Perry, driving on suspended license $427, 120 days in jail, Barry L. Geisendorfer, 12/8/67, Pittsfield, operation of uninsured motor vehicle, $350, six months supervision; Majole L. Gentry, 12/20/94, Griggsville, operate uninsured motor vehicle, $450, six months supervision; Cory M. Manson, 12/16/86, Pittsfield, unlicensed, $382, 3 months supervision; Brittany N. Smith, 5/20/87, Pittsfield, driving on suspended licenses, $1,425, 24 month proba-

tion, 300 hours of community service; Victor F. Westfall, 12/20/80, Pittsfield, driving on suspended license, $627, 14 days in jail, 24 months probation, Driving under the influence: Jordan R.Waters, 6/29, 89, Pittsfield, $2,606, 12 months supervision; Victor F. Westfall, 12/20/80, Pittsfield, $2,561, 14 days in jail, 24 months probation; Joshua A. Wombles, 9/20/89, Rockport, $2,252, 12 months supervision.

Misdemeanors: Dillon M. Bainter, 6/15/00, possession of cannabis, $1,907, 12 months conditional discharge; Samuel G. Cortez-Diaz, 5/1/00, possession of cannabis, 30-100 grams, $2,005, 12 months

conditional discharge, Heather L. Crowder, 6/7/91 Pleasant Hill, criminal damage to property, $1,554, 24 months probation, 45 periodic imprisonment, Brenton D. Kilzer 9/12/91, Pittsfield, revocation of probation on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia,$2,738, 24 months probation, 60 days jail time with credit for five served. Sean A. Robertson, 8/16/95, New Canton, revocation on battery, makes physical contact charges, $1,661, 24 months, 120 days in jail with 22 days credit for time served, revocation of probation on theft under $500 charges, 24 months probation, 120 days in jail, credit for 22 served, 30 hours community service.

Felonies: Phillip Embree, 8/25/90, Perry, revocation of probation on a 2017 charge of

possession of methamphetamine, less than five grams, $2,477, 4 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, 90 days credit time served; a 2019 charge of possession of methamphetamine, and forgery, four years in IDOC,$4,332 and $949 in fines respectively, Shawn E. Foote, 9/21/75, Nebo, possession of methamphetamine, revocation of probation on a 2018 charge, 24 months probation; pay remainder of $3,550 fine. Sean A. Robertson, 8/16/95, New Canton, possession of methamphetamine, $2,950, 24 months probation, 120 days in jail with credit for 26 served; Brittany N. Smith, 5/20/87, Pittsfield, revocation of probation on a 2017 charge of obstruction of justice, destroy evidence, pay remainder of $2,843 fine, 24 months probation.

the NE 1/4, Sec. 1, Pittsfield Township.

Georgia Richter and Bob Richter to Robert A. Davis, Part of the NW 1/4, Sec. 15, Levee Township.

Bruce L. Elliott Successor Trustee and Mary E. Elliott Trust to Bruce L. Elliott, SE 1/4 / 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 32, Montezuma Township; NE 1/4 / 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 32, Montezuma Township.

Matthew Rodhouse to Heather Rodhouse, SE 1/4 / 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 16, Pleasant Hill Township.

DBD DGRP 17 LLC to Bake That Dollar LLC, Block 22, Lot 5-8, Jones & Purketts Addn., Griggsville.

Arthur Cordes Rodenberg Trustee and Arthur C. Rodenberg Revocable Trust to Riverview Manufacturing Inc., Part of the NE 1/4, Sec. 32, Pleasant Hill Township; Part of the NW 1/4, Sec. 32, Pleasant Hill Township; Part of the 1/4, Sec. 32, Pleasant Hill Township; Part of the 1/4, Sec. 31, Pleasant Hill Township.

Dwayne A. Huss to Lorelei Paris, Block 2, Lot 6, Watsons Addn., Pittsfield; Block 2, Lots 3-6, Watsons Addn, Pittsfield.

Stuart B. Hobson and Michele E. Hobson to Jason Hobson, Part of the 1/4, Sec. 11, Perry Township; SE 1/4 / 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 11, Perry Township.

Stuart B. Hobson and Michele E. Hobson to Lindsey Hobson, Part of the 1/4, Sec. 11, Perry Township; SE 1/4 / 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 11, Perry Township.

Kimberly Jo Ferguson to Cody Collard and Malisha Y. Crowder, Lot 42, Parkview SD., Pleasant Hill.

Charles Bibb to Rodney Borrwman, Part of the NW 1/4, Sec. 23, Barry Township.

Dennis L. Sheppard and C. Ellen Sheppard to Steven D. Smith and Penny S. Smith, Lot 1, Lake View Heights 1st Addn., Pittsfield; SE, SW 1/4 / 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 13, Pittsfield Township.

ABW Auctions LLC to Carol Tyrrell, Block 2, Lot 2, Pearl.

Verna E. Puterbaugh to Verna E. Puterbaugh and Rick Puterbaugh, Lot 14, Leonard Benjamin SD., Pleasant Hill; NW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 16, Pleasant Hill Township.

Mildred McCartney Co Trustee, Mary Kay Hayden Co Trustee, Michael Dennis McCartney Co Trustee, Frank McCartney Jr. Marital Trust and Frank McCartney Jr. Family Trust to Kenneth Gerard, Marcia Gerard, Brandon Gerard and Miranda Girard, Part of the 1/4, Sec. 20, Martinsburg Township; Part of the 1/4, Sec. 20, Martinsburg Township.

Mildred McCartney to Kenneth Gerard,

Marcia Gerard, Brandon Gerard and Miranda Girard, Part of the 1/4, Sec. 20, Martinsburg Township; Part of the 1/4, Sec. 20, Martinsburg Township.

Matthew E. Reynolds to Lori M. Byron, Lot 5, Moons Addn., Barry.

Rebecca L. Ghrist to Samuel L. Ghrist, NE, SE 1/4 / 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 14, Martinsburg Township; NE, SE 1/4 / 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Sec. 23, Martinsburg Township.

Patricia M. Dehart Trustee, Roy Hobson Trust and Bessie Hobson Trust to David E. Owens and Nicole M. Owens, Block 36, Lot 3, Johnsons Addn., Griggsville.

Amanda Retherford Executor and Sandra Jo Suhling Estate to Charles H. Adams, NE 1/4 / 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 16, Pleasant Hill Township.

Robert Whitlock Co Executor, Christine Simmerman Co Executor and Eleanor Louise Whitlock Estate to Robert Whitlock and Michael Whitlock, NE, SE 1/4 / 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 25, Hadley Township; NE, NW 1/4 / 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Sec. 30, New Salem Township; NE 1/4 / 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 19, New Salem Township; SE, SW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 19, New Salem Township; NW 1/4 / 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 18, New Salem Township.

Shaun T. Taylor to Jayson L. Taylor and Penny J. Taylor, Lots 19-20, Bates 1st Addn., Pittsfield.

Ryan S. Crowder and Jessie A. Crowder to Linda G. Sheppard and David B. Sheppard, Lots 9-10, Davis SD., Pittsfield; Lot 41, Dutton & Bensons Addn., Pittsfield.

William L. Miller Jr. and Sue E. Miller to William L. Miller Jr. and Sue E. Miller, Lot 16, Stoner & Farrands Addn., Pittsfield; Lot 16, Stoner & Farrands SD., Pittsfield; Part of the SE 1/4, Sec. 25, Pittsfield Tonwship.

Jerry D. Webster Successor Co Trustee, John Scott Webster Successor Co Trustee and Phyllis I. Webster Declaration of Trust to Jerry D. Webster, NE, SE 1/4 / 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 30, Atlas Township; Part of the NW 1/4, Sec. 29, Atlas Township; Part of the 1/4, Sec. 20, Atlas Township; Part of the 1/4, Sec. 29, Atlas Township.

Jerry D. Webster and John Scott Webster to Mark A. Webster, NE, SE 1/4 / 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 30, Atlas Township; Part of the NW 1/4, Sec. 29, Atlas Township; Part of the 1/4, Sec. 20, Atlas Township; Part of the 1/4, Sec. 29, Atlas Township.

Debra L. Jones Executor and Laura Mae Sturtevant Estate to Gregory Kroencke, NW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 10, Kinderhook Township.

Deeds Herbert Edward Rennecker and Doris Irene Rennecker to Darin L. Carlen and Shelly L. Carlen, NE 1/4 / 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 20, Barry Township.

Gaye Lynn Shanklank Successor Co Trustee, Gaye Lynn Ormond Successor Co Trustee, Randal Paul Woodaward II Successor Co Trustee and Hugh Dale Hoskins Trust to Koeller Farms Partnership, All of the SW 1/4, Sec. 34, Pleasant Vale Township; NE, NW 1/4 / 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 33, Pleasant Vale Township; SW 1/4 / 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 33, Pleasant Vale Township; SE 1/4 / 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 33, Pleasant Vale Township.

Roger W. Norton to Warren Thomas Barr, Block 25, Lots 3-4, Johnsons Addn., Griggsville.

Mike Gimpel Executor and Wayne Estate Krenchicki to Mike Gimpel, NE, NW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 14, Hardin Township.

Shaun T. Taylor to Jayson L. Taylor and Penny J. Taylor, Lots 19-20, Bates 1st Addn., Pittsfield.

Derek J. Ross, Jennifer M. Ross, Robert L. Dieker and Joan M. Dieker to William J. Robinson and Marjorie A. Robinson, Part of the NW 1/4, Sec. 25, Barry Township.

Brian E. Ruebush and Angela A. Ruebush to Lori A. Easton, Lot 41, Dutton & Benson 2nd Addn., Pittsfield.

Autumn L. Fesler to Lucas D. Fesler, Lot 3, Walkers Addn., Barry.

Golden Triangle Farms, LLC to Anthony S. Gatewood and Kassey L. Gatewood, SE 1/4 / 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 30, Detroit Township; SE 1/4 / 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 30, Detroit Township.

Joyce Frazier to Patricia Kay Labby, Block 26, Lot 4, Pittsfield.

Murray G. Waters and Alissa Waters to Lynn M. Waters and Rosemary Waters, NE, SE 1/4 / 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 1, Perry Township.

National Retail Properties LP and NNN GP Corp to Illinois Dept. of Transportation, Block 11, Lot 1, Pittsfield.

Troy Smith Administrator and Randall E. Smith Estate to Trevin Smith, Block 47, Lots 1-2, Barry; Block 47, Lots 7-8, Barry.

Innov8Solutions LLC to Phil K. Marshall and Micah A. White, Block 21, Lots 7-8, Barry.

Sheriff of Pike County IL-David Greenwood, Kasey J. Kendall and JPMorgan Mortgage Acquisition Corp to JPMorgan Mortgage Acquisition Corp, NE, SE 1/4 / 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 20, Pleasant Hill Township.

Paul D. Sellars Trustee and Paul D. Sellars Trust to David L. Wildhagen, SE 1/4 / 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 30, Pearl Township.

Paul D. Sellars Trustee and Paul D. Sellars Trust to David L. Wildhagen, NE 1/4 / 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 30, Pearl Township.

David R. Giger, Donald W. Giger and Donna M. Purlsey to Elizabeth Suzanne Giger, Lot 272, West Cemetery Association, Pittsfield.

Martha M. Lacey Estate, Robert Dale Lacey Co Executor and Bruce Wayne Lacey Co Executor to Robert Dale Lacey and Bruce Wayne Lacey, All of the SW 1/4, Sec. 8, Pearl Township; All of the SE 1/4, Sec. 7, Pearl Township.

L. Gene Smith to Myron W. Smith and Shanna Fesler, NW, SW 1/4 / 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 21, Kinderhook Township; Part of the 1/4, Sec. 21, Kinderhook Township.

Margaret Berry Levy, Bernard Levy and Mary Elizabeth Walch to Rose Lawn Farm Land Trust, Part of the SE 1/4, Sec. 30, Pleasant Hill Township; NW 1/4 / 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 5, Pleasant Hill Township; Part of the NW 1/4, Sec. 5, Pleasant Hill Township; NW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 5, Pleasant Hill Township; NE, NW 1/4 / 1/4 of the E 1/4, Sec. 6, Pleasant Hill Township; NE, SE 1/4 / 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 6, Pleasant Hill Township; Part of the NE 1/4, Sec. 6, Pleasant Hill Township; SW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 32, Martinsburg Township; SE 1/4 / 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 32, Martinsburg Township.

Eric E. Dolbeare and Roberta K. Dolbeare to Chasing Buck Farms LLC, SE, SW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 33, Derry Township.

Eric Dolbeare and Roberta K. Dobeare to M & M Properties of Lucedale LLC and M&M Properties of Lucedale, LLC, Part of the NW 1/4, Sec. 4, Atlas Township; Part of the NE 1/4, Sec. 4, Atlas Township.

Matthew D. Burton to Wesley R. Burton, Part of the NE 1/4, Sec. 22, New Salem Township; Part of the NE 1/4, Sec. 22, New Salem Township.

Vista Securities Inc. to Normal L. Burge, Block 8, Lot 1, CJ Craigmiles Addn., Pleasant Hill.

Whitetail Properties of Mississippi LLC to Alex Badalamenti Trustee and J & L Revocable Trust, Part of the SE 1/4, Sec. 19, Derry Township; Part of the SW 1/4, Sec. 20, Derry Township.

R R Smith & Company LLC to Chris A. Nichols and Cynthia A. Borrowman Kamp, Block 8, Lot 8, Pittsfield.

Emily Forgy Trustee and Lewis W. Forgy Family Trust to Gene M. Webel and E. Kathleen Webel, NE, NW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 2, Pittsfield Township.

James F. Zahnen to James F. Zahnen Trustee and James F. Zahnen Revocable Trust, Part of

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Mr. and Mrs. Marell Turner

BOREN

Celebrating 65th anniversary Marell L and Phyllis Kay Reeder Turner celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary Jan. 15.

The couple was married Pearl, Jan. 15, 1955.

The couple, along with their children, grandchildren and

Luella June Boren was born July 14, 2019 to Laura and Braxton Born in Washington, D.C. She weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was 21 inches long. A few weeks later she and her parents moved to Astoria, N.Y. where they reside at this time. Her grandparents are Julia and Michael Boren of Pittsfield and Rokettia and Roger Brokaw of Rockport.

great-grandchildren: Todd, Gayle and Mike, Talara and Paul, Talby, Darren, Chance, Cody and Laura, Spencer and Peyton all wished them a happy anniversary.

The couple celebrated with a private, family event.

ROCKPORT

Snow and ice hit Rockport It was 34 years ago Jan. 20 that I lost my husband. There is not a day, that I, our kids and grandkids don’t think about and miss him.

Kash Presnall celebrated his second birthday Saturday.

He is my great-great grandson.

We got over our snow but we had quite a bit of ice

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Friday.

My prayers go the the Allen and Collard families. My kids grew up with those kids and I feel very bad for all of them.

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Let her know of your birthdays and anniversaries

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We sure have had some true winter weather these last few days, been quite bitter. We can only hope it kills off some of the many illnesses that have been going around.

I’m sure many of you know that Lions Club has declined in membership and have been serving our community for 50 years of wonderful service with Easter egg hunts, Christmas treats, pancake and sausage supper, etc. We truly appreciate all the work and dedication of these fine individuals for your support of our village for so many years. Now the group had decided to hand over the reins for new opportunity which is now the Pleasant Hill Community Club. They have already had a couple of events to support our community and seem to be moving right along with this. They will be having a soup supper, also sandwich and dessert included coming this Saturday at 4 p.m. This is a free will donation and all are welcome. Thank you for those who have stepped up to help keep this place alive.

Deepest sympathy to the families of Charlotte Johnson Roach and Clarence “Connie� Scranton.

If anyone would like to add information would be glad to do. I am wanting

Alice Cripe and Kathy Zimmerman presented copies of their book on behalf of the Abe Lincoln Project/Looking for Lincoln in Pike County to Sarah Watson, Dr. Samuel Wheeler and to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library on January 9th at the Presidential Library. Left to right: Dr. Wayne and Sunderine Temple, advisors/contributors to our book, Kathy Zimmerman, Alice Cripe and Ian Hunt,Chief of Acquisitions for the Presidential Library.

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Left to right: Sarah Watson, Ex. Director of Looking for Lincoln/Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area, Dr.Wayne Temple, Kathy Zimmerman, Sunderine Temple,t Alice Cripe and Dr. Samuel Wheeler, Illinois State Historian.

Cards of Thanks YELLIOTT The family of Bonnie & Terry Yelliott would like to say thank you for all of the encouragement and support over the past 2 years during Bonnie’s battle with cancer. All the calls, text, cards and visits were her best medicine but most importantly thank you for all of the prayers! A special thank you to Illini Community Hospital, the staff at Quincy Medical Group, Pike County Health Department, Pike County Ambulance Service, Memorial Medical Center and Niebur Funeral Home. Everything that has been done has been received with much gratefulness.

Thank you and love to all DUNHAM My daughter in law Trella Dunham hosted a birthday party for me at Gianni’s Sunday night. All my sons and their wives, grandchildren, great -grandchildren all attended. We enjoyed pizza, drinks, birthday cake, and ice cream. Fun was had by all and thank you to all that attended.

Hilda Dunham

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A GOOD CAUSE

Pike County Clerk Natalie Roseberry recently donated 42� of hair to the American Cancer Society.

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This Day In History

Jan. 22 Q 1874 - A patent was issued to Samuel W. Francis for the spork.

Q 1879 - James Shields began a term as a U.S. Senator from Missouri. He had previously served Illinois and Minnesota. He was the first Senator to serve three states.

Q 1901 - Queen Victoria of England died after reigning for nearly 64 years. Edward VII, her son, succeeded her.

Q 1917 - U.S. President Wilson pleaded for an end to war in Europe, calling for "peace without victory." America entered the war the following April.

Q 1930 - In New York, excavation began for the Empire State Building.

Q 1951 - Fidel Castro was ejected from a Winter League baseball game after hitting a batter. He later gave up baseball for politics.

Q 1961 - Wilma Rudolph set a world indoor record in the women's 60-yard dash. She ran the race in 6.9 seconds.

Q 1970 - The first regularly scheduled commercial flight of the Boeing 747 began in New York City and ended in London about 6 1/2 hours later.

Q 1984 - Apple introduced the Macintosh during the third quarter of Super Bowl XVIII. Q 1987 - Phil Donahue became the first talk show host to tape a show from inside the Soviet Union. The shows were shown later in the year.

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Police Beat The police records released by the Pike County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office include the following arrests and bookings.

The records state that these are accusations and each individual is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Michael W. Lish, 34, Pittsfield, was arrested Jan.14 at 8:10 p.m. on a Pike County traffic warrant alleging contempt of court. He was released on his own recognizance Jan.16 at 9 a.m.

Zoey R. Cannam, 29, Barry, was arrested Jan. 14 at 2:28 p.m. on a misdemeanor charge of domestic battery and a misdemeanor charge of resisting arrest. She was released to the Illinois Department of Corrections, Jan. 19 at 7:45 a.m.

Tammy M. Fenton, 25, Baylis, was arrested Jan. 14 at 5:09 p.m. on a Pike County traffic warrant alleging failure to appear on a payment review. She posted $250 and was released Jan. 14 at 6 p.m.

Dayle R. Clevenger, 22, Pittsfield, was arrested Jan. 14 at 6:14 p.m. on a Pike County traffic warrant alleging failure to appear on a payment review. He posted $250 and was released Jan.14 at 6:30 p.m.

Robert D. Harris, 24, Hannibal, Mo., was arrested Jan. 15 at 7:27 a.m. on a Pike County felony warrant alleging failure to appear.

He remains lodged in lieu of $1,500.

Sckid A. Hodges, 28, Marion, La., was arrested Jan. 15 at 12:15 a.m. on a Pike County misdemeanor warrant with a bond of $350 and a charge of felony possession of a weapon with a bond of $1,500. He remains lodged.

Brian A. French, 30,Hannibal, Mo., was arrested Jan. 15 at 1:30 a.m. on an obstruction of justice charge. He posted $500 and was released Jan. 15 at 3:45 p.m.

Nathan R. Cadwell, 25, Hannibal, Mo., was arrested Jan.15 at 7:27 a.m. on a felony Pike County warrant alleging failure to appear. He remains lodged in lieu of $1,200 bond Matthew D. Briggs, 19, Industry, was arrested Jan. 15 at 12:13 a.m. on a misdemeanor charge of possession

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of cannabis, 10-30 grams, and operation of an uninsured motor vehicle. He posted $250 and was released Jan. 15 at 9:45 a.m.

Stephanie A. Grimsley, 31, Pleasant Hill, was arrested Jan. 16 at 4:57 p.m. on a charge of possession of cannabis by a passenger in a motor vehicle. She posted $2,500 and was released Jan. 16 at 7:19 p.m.

Stacy M.Elliott, 33, Detroit, was arrested Jan.16 at 10:54 a.m. on a misdemeanor Pike County warrant seeking to revoke probation. She remains lodged in lieu of $400 bond.

Daniel R. DeIoria, 54, Barrington, was arrested Jan. 17 at 1:08 p.m on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol, improper lane usage and unlawful use of a weapon. He posted $300 and was released Jan. 17 at 2:20 p.m.

Kenneth J. Batchelor, 33, Pleasant Hill, was arrested Jan. 19 at 10:28 p.m. on a misdemeanor charge of domestic battery. He remains lodged.

Kalab M.Capps, 30, Barry, was arrested Jan. 19 at 12:15 p.m. on a misdemeanor Pike County warrant, felony domestic battery, misdemeanor unlawful restraint, and obstructing justice.He remains lodged.

Dana L. Feldman, 50, Chico, Calif., was arrested Jan. 19, at 7:51 p.m. on a felony charge of cannabis trafficking, felony possession of cannabis, more than 30 grams, misdemeanor drug paraphernalia and a felony charge of calculated cannabis conspiracy. He remains lodged.

Erica N. Friday, 34, Olney, Md., was arrested Jan. 10 at 7:51 p.m. on a felony charge of cannabis trafficking, felony possession of cannabis, more than 30 grams, misdemeanor drug paraphernalia and a felony charge of calculated cannabis conspiracy. He remains lodged.

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.

Donald Gene Embree, Jr. of Baylis, Il. to Jennifer Lynne Orr of Baylis, Il. Raymond James Block of Pittsfield, Il. to Tabitha Ann Lock of Jacksonville, Il. Anthony C. Baxter of Pittsfield, Il. to Debra C. Hall of Pittsfield, Il. Zachary E. Goldman of Perry, Il. to Hannah Taylor Dewitt of Perry, Il.

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The Pike County Democrats are having their annual fund-raising dinner, this Saturday, Jan. 25 at Kateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Saloon in Pittsfield. Social hour begins at 5:30 and dinner is at 6:30 p.m.

StateTreasurer Michael Frerichs is the guest speaker. Brad Miller will provide entertainment.

Enjoy a night a fund, music and inspiration as the party gears up for the coming election year.

RSVPs or donations can be mailed to Kevin Duesterhaus, 105 N. Main.

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Two Rivers Farm Bureau Foundation receives donation from Compeer Financial for AITC Program The Two Rivers Farm Bureau Foundation received $800 from Compeer Financial. This donation will benefit the PikeScott AITC programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts to continue the spread of agricultural education to our communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s youth. Financial officer: Jessica Carolan, and crop insurance officer: Brock Willard, presented the donation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are proud to support a local program that educates our youth in agricultureâ&#x20AC;?, Carolan said.

The Two Rivers Farm Bureau Foundation holds an annual golf tournament fundraiser in order to raise money for the Pike-Scott AITC program, but the

ALC is constantly looking for additional funding outlets and private donations.

This upcoming golf tournament will be the 20th year for our summer fundraiser.

Compeer Financial has been a continuous supporter throughout the years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is so great that businesses within our small community are willing to offer consistent support for our local AITC program,â&#x20AC;?, Rachel Poor, said agriculture literacy coordinator (ALC). â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to send our sincere thanks to Compeer Financial again for their generous contributions to our program.â&#x20AC;?

The Agriculture in the Classroom program is funded by the IAA Foun-

dation and the Two Rivers Farm Bureau Foundation, the charitable arm of the Pike-Scott Farm Bureau.

To learn more about the Pike-Scott Agriculture in the Classroom program, please contact Rachel Poor, Pike-Scott Farm Bureau Agriculture literacy coordinator, at 217-285-2233 or alc@tworiversfb.org.

Check presentation, pictured, from left to right: Executive Director of the Pike-Scott Farm Bureau: Blake Roderick, Compeer Financial Financial Officer: Jessica Carolan, Agriculture Literacy Coordinator: Rachel Poor, and Compeer Financial Crop Insurance Officer: Brock Willard.

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On hand for the check presentation, left to right: Blake Roderick, executive director of the Pike-Scott Farm Bureau, Jessica Carolan, Compeer Financial financial officer, Rachel Poor,agriculture literacy coordinator and Brock Willard, Compeer Financial Crop Insurance Officer.

Farm Bureau hosts agribusiness seminar

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Grain farmers have until March 15 to sign up for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs.

In anticipation of this deadline, the Pike-Scott Farm Bureau hosted a Thursday, Jan. 9 seminar to update local farmers on how changes to the programs may impact their farm businesses. According to PikeScott Farm Bureau manager Blake Roderick, the seminar is an important annual opportunity for local farmers to learn about a range of farm management and agribusiness topics. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is an opportunity to talk about the farm bill, the market outlook for grain, and what options are best for individual farmers,â&#x20AC;? Roderick said.

Roderick, in his 38th year as Pike-Scott Farm Bureau manager, said that over 50 farmers from the two counties attend the annual agribusiness seminar. Overall, Broderick added, 1,300 property owners and farmers are involved with Farm Bureau in Pike and Scott counties.

Emphasizing the importance of crop insurance choices, Roderick said that 2019 was a busy year for crop claims. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mostly prevent plant in 2019, since farmers just couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t into the fields to plant,â&#x20AC;? Roderick said.

Prevent plant refers to acreage not able to be planted by a government-determined cutoff date, which typically occurs due to weather and moisture

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COUNTRY Financial senior underwriting trainer Brenda Dozier spoke to a group of more than 50 farmers from Scott and Pike counties over the noon hour Thursday, Jan. 9 at the Pittsfield Farm Bureau building. Dozier spoke to the group about crop insurance updates affecting farmers in 2020.

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According to USDA and Farm Bureau reports, an all time record high number of acres throughout the country were prevented from being planted in 2019. Illinois and other midwestern and plains states were particularly affected by historic spring floods.

University of Illinois â&#x20AC;&#x153;farmdocâ&#x20AC;? research associate Dale Lattz was present at the annual seminar to give Pike and Scott county farmers an overview of the current farm bill. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to understand the differences between the 2014 and 2018 farm bills to sign up for appropriate coverage for lower crop prices,â&#x20AC;?

Lattz said.

Lattz said that his role at â&#x20AC;&#x153;farmdocâ&#x20AC;? is to help disseminate information about a range of farm management and pro-

duction topics.

In addition to Lattz, attendees heard information about specific crop insurance programs and claims from COUNTRY representatives Brenda Dozier and Terry Reed.

Another important element of the seminar was information on market outlook for Illinois corn and soybeans.

Attendees heard market information from Bloomington-based Agrivisor manager Joe Camp. Campâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role is to provide marketing advice to producers throughout the midwest.

According to COUNTRY Financial crop specialist Gene Webel the agribusiness seminar provides crucial farm management tools and information for Pike and Scott farmers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These are very big decisions for farmers,â&#x20AC;? Webel said.

Dental hygiene is an important component of a healthy lifestyle, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an element youngsters rarely embrace with open arms. Parents know that getting kids, especially young children, to brush their teeth is not always so easy. In recognition of that, the American Dental Association suggests the following strategies to make brushing teeth something kids will look forward to.

Q Make it fun. Brushing teeth may not be considered a fun activity, but whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to say it canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t benefit from a little levity? The ADA recommends turning tooth brushing sessions into dance parties and/or sing-alongs. Youngsters might be so busy cutting a rug or listening to mom and dad belt out a few hits that they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even realize theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re cleaning their teeth at the same time. If

singing and dancing arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cutting it, then incorporate another fun activity, like reading a child his or her favorite story, into daily brushing sessions.

The ADA advises adults and children to brush their teeth for two minutes twice a day, so activities need not be too advanced. But a fun activity that allows kids to do something other than brush their teeth can be a great way to help them meet the â&#x20AC;&#x153;two minutes, two timesâ&#x20AC;? guideline.

Q Reward good behavior. Parents can reward youngsters who brush their teeth without incident by offering praise or allowing them to pick a bedtime book when brushing at night.

Q Put kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; favorite characters to work. The ADA notes that many popular childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s television shows and books have stories about brushing teeth.

Watch these stories with your children, then reference the stories and characters if kids are reluctant to brush their teeth. Parents also can find toothbrushes and/or toothpaste that feature kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; favorite characters to get youngsters more excited to brush.

Q Become a storyteller.

Parents also can make up their own stories, explaining to kids how they can be superheroes who brush away the bad guys that cause cavities.

Q Brush alongside your children. Kids love to mimic their parents, so moms and dads can brush alongside their youngsters in the hopes theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll follow suit.

Many children may never jump at the chance to brush their teeth. But parents can employ a few savvy strategies to make daily brushing sessions more fun for youngsters.

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Picture Pittsfield holds quarterly volunteer meeting

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Dozens of volunteers from in and around Pittsfield attended Picture Pittsfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quarterly volunteer meeting Wednesday, Jan. 15 at John Wood Community Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Southeast Education Center.

Jessica Guthrie, Picture Pittsfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s president, kicked off the meeting by showing a presentation that recapped and celebrated the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many successful events during the fourth quarter of 2019 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; including Fall Pickinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Days, the Lake Pittsfield disc golf course opening/tournament, and Pittsfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Deer Santa Festival.

Picture Pittsfield treasurer Michael Jennings reported that the group has netted roughly $8,500 through its fundraisers and events. The events have grossed over $26,000, while event expenses were approximately $18,000.

The groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $8,500 balance was remarkable, according to Guthrie, as Picture Pittsfield started 2019 with a negative balance.

According to Jennings, Picture Pittsfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most profitable fundraisers were the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s County Market ribeye cookout and the Courtyard Cafe fried chicken dinner.

Guthrie also reported that she has added Picture Pittsfield as an eligible organization on AmazonSmile. AmazonSmile allows Amazon shoppers to donate 0.5% of the cost of their purchases to the non-profit organization of their choice.

To donate to Picture Pittsfield by way of AmazonSmile, individuals can visit smile. amazon.com and select Picture

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Members of Picture Pittsfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business development committee met during Picture Pittsfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quarterly volunteer meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at John Wood Community Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Southeast Education Center in Pittsfield. Clockwise from front left are Kaye Iftner, Jessica Guthrie, Robert Wood, Megan Vose, Diane Vose, and Dallas Theuringer.

Pittsfield, Inc. as their charity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Each donation from AmazonSmile might seem small, but with enough people it can really start to add up,â&#x20AC;?

Guthrie said.

Following the financial update, the volunteers gathered in subcommittees devoted to the primary goals of Picture Pittsfield to discuss activities and plan for the future. The three committees are focused on business development, parks and recreation, and tourism and life respectively.

Community members interested in learning more about Picture Pittsfield or getting directly involved are encouraged to attend Picture Pittsfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second annual town hall meeting at the John Wood Community College Southeast Education Center in Pittsfield at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25.

Doors to the town hall meeting open at 7 p.m. and informational booths about

Picture Pittsfield committees and activities will be available before the presentation. Each of the three committees â&#x20AC;&#x201D; business development, tourism and life, and parks and recreation â&#x20AC;&#x201D; will host booths to show off their project plans and talk to the public about future goals. Cookies and punch will be provided.

The purpose of the town hall meeting is to update the public on Picture Pittsfield accomplishments in 2019 and inform Pittsfield residents of the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plans and projects for 2020 and beyond.

Guthrie asked current Picture Pittsfield volunteers to actively recruit new volunteers and to get more residents involved with the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re challenging volunteers to bring two guests to the town hall meeting,â&#x20AC;? Guthrie said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reach out to dormant members, too, and ask them to attend.â&#x20AC;?

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