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County agrees to FOP contract

By MICHAEL BOREN Pike Press The Pike County Board at the regular Monday night meeting agreed to a three-year contract with the FOP (Fraternal Order of Police), which includes most employees of the Sheriff’s Department. The contract calls for a 2% salary increase each year.

Sheriff David Greenwood said that overcrowding is currently a problem in the county jail, as the jail currently has 71 inmates and only 64 beds. He also said that the courthouse security project is being held up, as the plan is to wait for all the materials and supplies to be delivered before the construction begins on the north side of the courthouse.

In the meantime, a deputy and a metal detector greet those who enter the courthouse.

Nine members of the Pike County Bicentennial Committee attended the meeting to request support from the County Board for the commemoration of the fact that Pike County was established Jan. 31, 1821. Chief spokesperson for the group was the chairman, Emily Pursley, a senior at Pittsfield High School. She asked the County Board to “Help us get the word out there, and encourage other communities to be involved.�

County Treasurer Scott Syrcle reported that the lowest bid for interest rate for a county anticipation notice for liability insurance was 2.41% from the United Community Bank in Pittsfield, which was accepted by the board.

Agriculture Committee Chairman Mark Mountain stated that the committee would meet Feb. 18, as they are continuing to review the county zoning ordinance, and hope to wrap up the project in a couple of months.

Animal Warden Debbie Lambeth gave her report for 2019, and said that 169 dogs had been brought to the animal shelter that year. She said that figure is much lower than it used to be, and she gave the Gray Trust the credit for much of that reduction. The trust provided 594 spay and neuter certificates in 2019.

The Road and Bridge committee minutes stated, “The committee is no longer interested in purchasing the adjacent property to the north, and Meco Engineering will be contacted to facilitate plans to build on our existing (Highway Department) property.�

The Board approved the Public Safety Committee recommendation to replace the vehicle used

by Ambulance Administrator Josh Martin by purchasing a truck from Marshall Chevrolet for $39,936. 87 (Which includes various additions such as emergency lights, sirens, radios, etc.). The committee minutes also stated that “The $20,000 check was finally received from Dakota Pipeline for the purchase of the side-by-side ATV.�

Six month reports were given

by Circuit Clerk Bryce Gleckler, County Clerk Natalie Roseberry, and County Treasurer Scott Syrcle.

All County Board members were present, and the meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

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Illini Community Hospital employees Nikki Huddleston, left, and Laura Maki, right, work together to assemble a bed during a Sleep in Heavenly Peace bed build in Griggsville Saturday, Jan. 25. The group hoped to build 50 beds. More pics on page A2.

City fixes zoning mistake Pittsfield vies for HGTV’s to pave way for new business Home Town Takeover

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The Pittsfield City County fixed a zoning error at the west edge of Pittsfield at the Jan. 21 meeting.

The property involved is what is now being used as a parking lot west of the Cardinal Inn. “Everything out through there is B3,� Tom Reinhardt, who handles zoning matters for the city, said. “Years ago, there was a trailer on that lot and it was zoned residential. We can’t find where it was ever changed after the trailer was removed.�

O’Reilly Auto Parts has expressed interest in buying the Cardinal Inn property. That property is zoned correctly. “It’s just the parking lot area,�

Reinhardt said.

Rob Turrentine, construction supervisor with O’Reilly’s in Springfield,Mo., said it is hoped the closing on the property could be completed by May with renovations starting soon after. “If permitting and all goes smoothly, we are probably looking at opening sometime between September and December of this year,� he said.

He said it is expected the store will hire between 25-30 full and part-time employees.

Another zoning issue before the council was tabled during the variance committee’s meeting before the council.

Trung Nguyen, 207 Clarksville Road, wanted permission to build a

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carport, leaving yard space less than mandated by the city’s zoning ordinance.

The committee recommended to the council the matter be tabled, waiting for more information. Nguyen is buying the property contract for deed and since he is not the legal owner at this time, the council was cautious about granting a variance until the owner gave permission.

Ashli Freesmeyer, of RxFit, did not attend the meeting but had asked the council previously for permission to hold the second annual Mud Run April 25. Permission was granted. “She wants to move it to May 30,�

Mayor John Hayden told the council.

After discussing the impact the run might have on campers, the council agreed to the new date.

The council also voted to contact the owner of the property where the Irving building previously set and ask her to fix the wall that is remaining. “It is structurally not sound,� Hayden said. “There are bricks fall off of it and onto the adjoining property.�

The council was also disappointed to learn the bid for resurfacing North Jackson and Washington Streets was not included in the state’s January letting. “We hope to make the March letting,� Hayden said.

Kevin Ketchum, alderman, announced plans are in the works for the April Trout Fishing Day at King Park Lagoon. He said he hopes to make it bigger and better this year.

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A SNOW DAY FOR EVERYBODY

Brian Baker, left, and Doug Whitlock, right, shovel snow outside the Griggsville-Perry elementary and high school building in Griggsville on Friday, Jan. 24 in preparation for G-P’s basketball game against Liberty. No classes were held in any of the Pike County school districts due to weather Jan. 24th. Light snow is predicted for today, but temperatures over the weekend are predicted to be in the 40s. with sun.

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press City of Pittsfield economic development director Diana Halmick sees HGTV’s newly announced series Home Town Takeover as an opportunity to promote Pittsfield’s history and architecture — and as a driving force for further redevelopment in the community.

Home Town Takeover is planned to be a six-episode special event airing in 2021, during which HGTV’s Home Town series hosts Ben and Erin Napier will attempt to “makeover� entire towns — including individual residences, commercial spaces, and public spaces. “This contest is an opportunity to showcase our community to HGTV,�

Halmick said. “Even if we’re not selected for the show, it’s a great way to get on the network’s radar.�

Halmick and other active community members are working under a tight timeline to meet the contest’s Feb. 7 deadline. In fact, the group met

for the first time Tuesday, Jan. 21 to begin preparing the contest application.

According to Halmick, however, Pittsfield fits the bill perfectly for what the show producers are looking for in a community. “Pittsfield has every opportunity,�

Halmick said. “They want to see homes with great architecture that might need a remodel, a historic square and businesses that might need a remodel, and a city amenity that needs a remodel.�

Those working alongside Halmick to complete Pittsfield’s Home Town Takeover contest entry are setting out to inventory Pittsfield’s many unique architectural and historical features.

Other components of the HGTV application are a narrative description of what, in the applicant’s view, makes their community great, as well as personal testimony and pictures/ video of residents talking about what makes their community unique.

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Pike County leads the state in deer harvest numbers

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Pike County led in the state in number of deer harvested, harvesting nearly 500 more deer than the second closest county, Adams.

Pike harvested 2,135 archery deer, 83 youth hunt deer, 2,056 firearm deer and 168 in the muzzleloader season for a total of 4,442, above the 2018-19 season harvest of 4,344 but less than the 2017-18 season of 4,484.

Pike’s archery numbers blew the rest of the Illinois Counties away.

The closest was Adams County with 1,491 archery harvests, 3,871 overall.

The number that may be surprising is the number of muzzle-loader harvests – 168. Only Adams and Randolph Counties came close, each with 132. “I am surprised by that,� Jason Huddleston, a hunter from the New Salem area, said. “Not many hunt with muzzle loaders although they are easier to hunt with and faster to

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Huddleston said he hunts using all available methods, firearm, archery and muzzle-loader. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They used to have a hand gun season but they did away with that,â&#x20AC;? he said.

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JWCC ag program to host February events

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press John Wood Community Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Agriculture Alumni Association will host an open house Monday evening, Feb. 17, at the JWCC Agricultural Education Center west of Perry.

All area high school students, especially juniors and seniors interested in careers in agriculture, are invited. Parents, high school agriculture teachers and counselors also are encouraged to attend. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There will be a panel of past and present ag students to answer questions about the program and why they chose to attend,â&#x20AC;?

JWCC agriculture department chair Mike Tenhouse said.

The program will be held at the JWCC Agricultural Education Center on State Hwy 104, four miles west of the 104 and 107 junction.

Tours of the JWCC Agricultural Education Center and the adjacent University of Illinois research farms will be available beginning at 5:00 p.m. Registration and activities commence at 6:00 p.m. followed by a meal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Students will get to see our classroom facilities and tour the University of Illinois research center, both on the crops and beef side,â&#x20AC;? Tenhouse said.

Drawings will be held for two scholarships towards enrollment in a JWCC agricultural program. A scholarship for $750 will be given to one high school senior and a $500 scholarship to any student at any grade level. Students must be present to win.

JWCC Ag Alumni Association will host the event. JWCC faculty will provide an overview of the collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agriculture programs and career opportunities, as well as specific details on the individual programs available.

JWCC admissions and academic advising

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JWCC agriculture department faculty chair Mike Tenhouse discusses beef production at the University of Illinois Orr Beef Research Center.

staff will discuss the application process, financial aid and student support services.

Current students and recent JWCC agriculture graduates will lead a panel discussion focusing on their experiences at JWCC and their chosen careers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There will be a lot of staff here to answer any questions about admissions, financial aid, and housing opportunities,â&#x20AC;? Tenhouse said.

Advance registration is requested by calling 217.641.4558 or by email at ag@jwcc. edu. The event is free of charge. Registration is encouraged by Monday, Feb. 10.

On Saturday, Feb 15, the JWCC ag alumni association, ag club, and livestock evaluation club will host the agriculture programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual meeting and banquet at St. Brigid Church Hall at 706 North Main Street in Liberty Registration and a social will precede dinner from 5:30-6 p.m., and dinner will be served at 6:15 p.m. Attendees are asked to RSVP to the Ag Center no later than Friday, Feb. 7 by calling 217.641.4558 or by email at ag@jwcc.edu. Only those attendees who RSVP will be guaranteed a meal.

JWCC alumni returns to Orr Center

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press 2016 JWCC agriculture program graduate Luke Merritt was hired effective Dec. 16, 2019 as University of Illinois agronomy research specialist to coordinate activities at the Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Orr Agricultural Research and Demonstration Center outside Perry.

Merritt is no stranger to the Perry ag center, as he is a JWCC ag program alumni.

In addition, he completed two internships during the summers of 2015 and 2016 under the direction of Perryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mike Vose, who retired from managing the Orr Agricultural and Demonstration Center in 2019.

According to Merritt, Vose has continued to be a valuable resource since he started. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve called a couple times,â&#x20AC;? Merritt said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been very helpful.â&#x20AC;?

After completing his associate degree at JWCC, Merritt earned a bachelor of science in agriculture from Western Illinois University. He went on to accept a graduate position at Mississippi State University, where he earned a master of science degree in plant and soil sciences.

Much of Merrittâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s graduate work was related to weed science and control. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more herbicide resistance in the south, so it was good to learn other controls like increased tillage and raised bed planting,â&#x20AC;? Merritt said.

Merritt reports that the demands of his job at the Orr Center change dramatically

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Pittsfield Calvary Baptist teaches youth archery skills

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Pittsfield Calvary Baptist congregant Mark Stille and Whitetail Properties marketing director Alex Gyllstrom met with over 30 young people and their parents on Tuesday, Jan. 21 to introduce the group to the basics of archery, through the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newly introduced Center Shot Archery Club.

Stille and Gyllstrom said that interest in the club has been strong among Calvary churchgoers and community members alike. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So far weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had about 30 kids show an interest,â&#x20AC;?

Stille said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have no idea how many to expect, but we hope for a hundred.â&#x20AC;?

The archery club and classes are free to attend and available to youth from seven years old through high school. The group meets at 6 p.m. each Tuesday inside Pittsfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Calvary Baptist Church at 108 South Franklin Street. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll separate them into age groups, so they feel comfortable,â&#x20AC;? Gyllstrom said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Of course, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for safety as well.â&#x20AC;?

Stille and Gyllstrom indicated the initial series of archery classes would last for eight weeks and possibly repeat later in the spring and next fall. The two instructors indicated there was flexibility with attendance at the classes/club. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Students arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t required to start at the beginning,â&#x20AC;?

Gyllstrom said.

The club anticipates growth and is even looking to get involved in national

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Alex Gyllstrom, left, of Whitetail Properties, talks with area youth about their interest in archery prior to the first meeting of the Center Shot Archery Club held at the Pittsfield Calvary Baptist Church on Tuesday, Jan. 21.

The youth are, left to right, Zane Parsons, Jesse Stille, Wyatt Laux, and Lucas Elliot.

tournaments and events. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We might be going to the National Archery in the Schools (NASP) tournament in Louisville in May,â&#x20AC;? Stille said.

NASP is a nationwide organization with the goal of improving educational performance among students in grades 4th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12th through archery.

According to the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, NASP also strives to increase student focus, selfcontrol, discipline, patience, and life skills required to be

successful in the classroom and in life.

Both Stille and Gyllstrom said that archery is an inclusive activity that can get a wide range of young people interested in the outdoors and being active. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We look at this as a great community builder and an opportunity to get people involved,â&#x20AC;? Gyllstrom said.

For more information about Calvary Baptistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center Shot Archery Club, contact Mark Stille at (309) 792-8269.

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University of Illinois agronomy research specialist Luke Merritt takes a break from snow plowing on Friday, Jan. 24 at the Orr Agricultural Research and Demonstration Center outside Perry.

throughout the growing season and calendar year.

During the winter months, Merritt says, he spends a great deal of time communicating with faculty on the University of Illinois campus and with personnel from the agriculture industry to design the trials and demonstrations to be carried out over the growing season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We discuss all the specifications of each project,â&#x20AC;?

Merritt said.

Through the spring and much of the growing season, Merritt is focused on planting, applications of fertilizers and other inputs, and reporting the findings from each trial carried out at the center. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Each project has its own demands as far as data collection,â&#x20AC;? Merritt said.

In the fall months, Merrittâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s duties include harvesting crops and recording yield data.

Merritt said that one ongoing study is focused on the

value of cover crops to local farmers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking at the impact of cover crops on erosion control and weed suppression,â&#x20AC;? Merritt said.

Other commonly occurring trials at the Orr Center include row spacing trials and crop variety trials, which provide valuable information for local farmers regarding which specific varieties do best in west-central Illinois.

In addition to research plots for the University of Illinois, Merritt is responsible for planting and maintaining demonstration plots for JWCC agronomy classes.

JWCC faculty members see a great deal of value in Merrittâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s addition to the Orr Center. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We hope we can get him teaching classes,â&#x20AC;? JWCC agriculture faculty chair Mike Tenhouse said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He has a lot of experiences that would be valuable for our students to learn about.â&#x20AC;?

HGTV (Continued from A1) Due to the tight timeline, the application process will have to move very quickly and be undertaken by many community members and organizations.

Attendees at the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jan. 21 meeting represented the city of Pittsfield, Picture Pittsfield, Pike County Chamber of Commerce, Illini Community Hospital, the All Wars Museum, Pike County Looking for

Lincoln, Pike County Art Guild, and other private businesses.

White Tail Properties has also announced the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s support for the project.

The next meeting to discuss the Home Town Takeover will be at 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 30 at the Pittsfield city hall.

For more information or to get involved, contact Diana Halmick at dhalmick@pittsfieldil.org or (217) 285-4484.

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Thanks in large part to an $8,000 investment from Pike County Rotary, Rotary members and community members came together in Griggsville on Monday, Jan. 20 and Saturday, Jan. 25 to build beds for area children who lack an adequate place to sleep.

Volunteers from Pike County Rotary, JWCC Rotaract, PHS Interact, Illini Hospital, and other community members gathered in space made available by Bradshaw Custom Pumping in Griggsvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s former Trio Manufacturing building. 42 volunteers were present on Jan. 20 to pre-sand all of the boards used for the beds, and 75 volunteers assembled 50 beds on Jan. 25. All of the beds come with mattresses and bedding and are assembled in full during home delivery. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This bed build project has been a favorite grant project for me and other Rotarians for good reason â&#x20AC;&#x201D; we are helping 50 Pike County children get a better nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sleep,â&#x20AC;?

Pike County Rotary president Megan Vose said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Having a bed that is their own will help them get a full nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sleep and, in turn, help them do better in school.â&#x20AC;?

The bed building event is part of a nationwide effort by the Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) organization to provide beds and bedding to children in need. Pike County is served by the Liberty chapter of SHP, which is coordinated by SHP chapter president and Liberty Christian Church youth and worship pastor Darren Funk.

Prior to the event, JWCCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rotaract Club held a bedding drive throughout the fall at JWCCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pittsfield Southeast Education Center. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you get a new bed, you need bedding,â&#x20AC;? Southeast Education Center manager and Rotaract sponsor Diane Vose said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;During the drive we collected four SUVloads of new bedding from community members, JWCC ag alumni, Northwestern Mutual, and other organizations.â&#x20AC;?

According to Diane Vose, SHP is trying to increase awareness of the charity in Pike County. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They want to let people know that the service exists and that applications for beds and bedding are available all the time,â&#x20AC;?

Diane Vose said.

Residents in need of youth bedding are encouraged to visit https://www.shpbeds.org/ chapter/il-liberty-area and fill out an application. Community members may also contact Darren Funk at the Liberty Christian Church at (217) 645-3417.

According to event organizers, feedback

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Left to right, Rotarians Bill Durall, Casey Beck, and Jeff Stark work to assemble beds during a Sleep in Heavenly Peace bed build in Griggsville on Saturday, Jan. 25.

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Rotarians Barb McTucker, left, and Sheila Davidsmeyer, right, take a break during a Sleep in Heavenly Peace bed build in Griggsville on Saturday, Jan. 25.

from volunteers was positive following the bed build event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People really enjoyed that it was set up like an assembly line and that they had a hands-on role in making sure children in our area have a place to sleep,â&#x20AC;? Diane Vose said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a picture perfect build,â&#x20AC;? Liberty Christian Church pastor Terry Henry and SHP committee member said.

Pike County Rotary wishes to thank Matt and Lori Bradshaw and family for the use of their facilities, Illini Community Hospital for providing volunteers and lunch, and County Market for providing water during the event.

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Community members met the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 21 at Pittsfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Courtyard Cafe to discuss Pittsfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entry into HGTVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home Town Takeover contest. Clockwise from lower right are Diana Halmick, John Edgar, Josh Edgar, Kathy Zimmerman, Kaye Iftner, Jessica Guthrie, Jenna Maki, Janet Poppema, and Lauren Perez. Not pictured, but present, are Pittsfield city council member Ed Knight, Bill Grimsley, and Robert Wood.

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Kaitlyn Leenerts was crowned queen of the 2020 Griggsville-Perry Homecoming and Dalton Sheurman was the king. The two were crowned Friday night following the basketball game.

YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT

Scholarship to be offered in memory of Irvin Dean Franklin

Brite makes McKendree deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list Jordan Brite of Griggsville made the deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list at McKendree University by maintaining high grades during the fall 2019 semester. Brite is the daughter of Robbie and Jodie Brite of Griggsville and is a 2018 graduate of GriggsvillePerry High School.

McKendree University students earn deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list recognition by maintaining a grade point average of 3.6 or higher.

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Members of Griggsville-Perryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s junior class compete against freshman, sophomores, and seniors in a hula hoop race as part of an afternoon of competitions to decide which class has the most Tornado pride on Monday, Jan. 27. The homecoming related games were rescheduled from Monday after they were postponed due to the snow day Friday, Jan. 24. Left to right are Joshua Bedenbender, Isaac Garrett, Dalton McCallister, Dalton Holland, Tanner Leedey, Avery Bradshaw, Cash Kirk, Renae Martin, Ashly Waters, Fiona Kelly, Lizzie Clayton, and Jenna Kelley.

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The family of Irvin Dean Franklin is offering a scholarship in his memory to honor his enthusiasm and interest in the education of Pike County youth. Applications are being taken from any Pike County senior or former Pike County graduate currently continuing their education for a one time award of $500 for educational purposes. Applications may be picked up from any Pike County High School Guidance Office. The applications may either be returned to the guidance office or mailed to Mark McGlauchlen, 625 Kandy St., Pittsfield, IL 62363. Deadline to receive the application is March 27, 2020. Payment of the award will follow receiving a copy of the first semesterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grades and the class schedule for the second semester.

Irvin Dean Franklin was born and raised on the farm near Nebo, IL. where his fam-

ily settled and established their roots when arriving in Pike County. Irvin Dean will be remembered for his friendly, outgoing, personality never meeting a stranger. After graduating high school in Neb, he attended Western Illinois University in Macomb and also served in the U.S. Army. His desire to continue learning was evident throughout his lifetime as he continued to take classes in computers, photography, wood and metal working. Irvin Dean was a strong supporter of the Pike County community by serving on the School Board of Education, Pike County Fair Board, FS Board, and the Pike County Farm Service Agency County Committee.

He believed in the youth and encouraged them through 4-H and FFA, taking an active interest in many youth projects.

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Be thankful for those who do more than necessary Many of us are thankful merely to get through a work day and through with our daily chores â&#x20AC;&#x201D; whatever they may be.

Consider, though, how much richer our communities and lives are, because so many of our friends and neighbors are willing to serve on boards/committees, volunteer during community events, or volunteer for charitable organizations.

Even in the past week, examples aboundâ&#x20AC;Ś Q Two bow hunting enthusiasts are taking time at the Pittsfield Calvary Baptist Church to teach young people about discipline and exercise through archery. Dozens of children and families are better for it.

Q Over 70 Rotarians and community volunteers gathered in Griggsville to construct beds for local children without an adequate place to sleep. 50 local families will have a new bed and bedding.

Q Several community members are assisting in an effort that could put Pittsfield in the limelight of HGTVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home Town Takeover series. All of Pittsfield would benefit.

These are just a few very recent examples featured in the pages of this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pike Press.

There are many other, everyday examplesâ&#x20AC;Ś Q Our schoolsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; teachers regularly go well beyond teaching hours to provide students with tutoring and support.

Q Deer hunters donate harvested deer meat to food pantries throughout the hunting season.

Q Neighbors help neighbors shovel walks and plow driveways.

Of course, our communities rely on products, services, and amenities provided by private businesses and by various units of government, which we residents pay for with the money we earn.

As a community, we can stretch our collective paychecks by volunteering our respective expertises or even just our elbow grease to do things that government or businesses canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t.

Be on the lookout for volunteer opportunities that will make our community a better place!

LETTER TO THE EDITOR there if constituents want the truth.

These foreign leaders, some of whom support the U.S., some of whom do not, some of whom may empathize with the SURFHHGLQJV VRPH RI ZKRP PD\ ÂżQG KXAmerica is watching intently. The world mor in the proceedings, are all judging is also watching. What do foreign coun- these proceedings. They are not judging tries around the world think of the current Mr. Trumpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guilt or innocence because impeachment proceedings of Mr. Trump. they all know he is guilty. They are judging The foreign leaders have access to U.S. how the congress deals with these charges information even if their constituents do and Mr. Trumpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s misconduct as President. not. They all know that Mr. Trump distorts The are judging how the US public acand manipulates the truth at will. Many of cepts the proceedings and outcome of the these foreign leaders may do the same thing proceedings. Mr. Putin has to be laughthemselves. They may not care as long as ing in his vodka. He did not support Mr. LW GRHV QRW DIIHFW WKHLU VSKHUH RI LQĂ&#x20AC;XHQFH Trump for president just because he rightly *HQHUDOO\ WKRVH OHDGHUV WKDW Ă&#x20AC;DJUDQWO\ GLV- IHOW FRQÂżGHQW WKDW 0U 7UXPS FRXOG EH PDtort the truth also control the press so their nipulated for Mr. Putinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gain. Mr. Putin constituents may not always be aware of also knew that Mr. Trump would be a very the degree of distortions involved. The GLYLVLYH ÂżJXUH LQ 86 SROLWLFV DQG VRFLHW\ U.S., at least for now, has a free press and He was right. And it is not getting any betits constituents have access to the facts, if ter. Other leaders of our so called more they choose to so enlighten themselves. friendly nations are also watching in earSometimes Mr. Trumpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fantasy world gets nest. They have legitimate concerns, such in the way of the facts. The facts are out as if they can trust Mr. Trump in future

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YOUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;RE NEVER PROMISED ANOTHER SEASON

ny day now, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be going to several locations to take down tree stands and blinds. The season is over in my area. The losses canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be overcome. The successes canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be undone. Stamp this season, done. I hunted pretty hard, had D PLVV D FRXOGQÂśW ÂżQG D FORVH call, and one pretty good buck down.

I will lick my wounds, admire my trophy, and wait for another season. It wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be long until the die-hards will be posting about how many more days until deer season opens again, even though Alabama has another two weeks.

Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t imagine how anything else in my life would get done if the season ran for six months out of the year. Again, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll gather my things, make some mental notes about what I need to different next year, and wait until September. Some of those

big bucks will still be around. I hope I am.

One of the things we all do is assume our future is sure. We talk about the next season as if it claims the same assurance as yesterday. We plan, work, and talk without any regard toward the idea that we might have just hunted our last season.

After all, no one dies at my age. My health is no issue. I live a normal, uneventful, and undangerous life. Next season is a given. But as I began penning this article, I was startled with the news of the untimely death of the former NBA superstar Kobe Bryant. The news MXVW FRQÂżUPHG KH GLHG LQ D KHlicopter crash in California. He was 41.

Even though he was retired, he played his last season.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no doubt he had been making plans for next year. He was a business and family man.

His interests demanded he plan far in advance. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t imagine he was planning for an early demise. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not either. The truth is, none of us know when weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve hunted or played our last season.

That time is not based on our birth date but on our death date.

And only God knows when that event is. What we can know is that one day we will face an end or an eternity. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe God exists, then you are betting our time on earth is it. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a believer in God, you are betting you make it into a place that many people call heaven.

If that place exists, it is only entered through an earned entrance or a gifted one. Christianity offers the latter. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why Jesus died. One can try to pay for their own sins, or he can choose to accept the truth that Jesus did that for him and claim

salvation through Jesusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; death. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s every p e r s o n â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice.

And bec a u s e we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t k n o w about the certainty of next season, we would do well to come to some conclusion as to whether Jesus was a liar, lunatic or Lord.

Contact me about speaking at your next event. â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Q Gary has three books that are compilations of the articles he has written for nearly 15 years. He also speaks at game dinners and menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s groups for churches and associations. You can contact him at gary@outdoortruths.org.

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dealings. If they can trust congress to do the right things in their relationships. The truth is important to many foreign leaders. We would hope the truth is important in the U.S. How will the U.S. be able to condemn foreign governments for corruption when we accept corruption right here in the US from the president, his cabinet, and his advisers. They see that all the corruption, coercion, and distortions of the truth that is prevalent in many underdeveloped countries exists at the top right here in the U.S. This is more than just an attack on our democracy. The outcome may well affect our goodwill throughout the world.

The outcome may affect our ability to deal with other countries of the world. The outcome may further limit our ability to be the leader of the so called â&#x20AC;&#x153;freeâ&#x20AC;? world. Does truth only matter to the common person in the U.S.? Has truth lost its importance in our society?

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Virginia E. Tice Virginia E. Tice, 94, formerly of Pittsfield, IL passed away at 10:12 am on, Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. Virginia was born on February 28, 1925 in Albion, IL the daughter of Lyman and Merty l. (Durham) Gill. She married John Tice, Sr. and he preceded her in death.

Virginia had been Secretary for State Farm Insurance, was a life time member of the American Legion Auxiliary a long-time member of the VFW and a member of First Christian Church in Pittsfield since 1988. Virginia was baptized into the Christian Church at age eleven by her grandfather, Rev. P.M. Durham in Edwards County, IL. Survivors include her grandchildren, Amy Ridgley and her husband Dave of Vincennes, Anthony C. Tice and his wife Karen of Orlando, FL, Jennifer Anaya and her husband Ron of Clarksville, TN; step-grandson, David Butler and his wife Alisa of Oakgrove, KY; daughter-in-law, Sue Tice of New Canton, IL; step-grand-

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daughter Nicole Bareis of Barry, IL; five great grandchildren and four step great grandchildren. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John Tice, Sr., sons, John Tice, Jr. and Steven R. Tice and two brothers, Robert and Kenneth Gill.

Private graveside services will be held at a later date and Goodwin Funeral Home is honored to assist the Tice family with arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to West Village Cemetery or Pittsfield Christian Church. On line memories may be shared with Virginiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family and friends at www.goodwinfamilyfh.com.

Bruce Fulmer Bruce Allen Fulmer was born in Quincy, Illinois on July 8, 1943, to Ernest E. and Gladys B. Fulmer. He left his beloved family on January 16, 2020, at his home in Carefree, Arizona. Some of his youth was spent in Pike County, Illinois, as well as other locations in the plains and southern states, Arizona and Canada. He attended nineteen grade schools in the U.S. and five high schools in Canada.

Bruce was a graduate of the University of Illinois in Urbana in mechanical engi-

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neering. He also attended Illinois College for a year, as well as post-graduate studies at Arizona State University in Tempe. He spent the majority of his work career in the aerospace industry in Arizona and Ohio. As a registered P.E., he started a small engineering consulting company in Ohio.

His wife of 53 years, two sons, four grandchildren, and a sister survive Bruce.

Much of Bruceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life was centered in the desert southwest, enjoying the beauty and climate of the Sonoran Desert.

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois The first day of legal sales of recreational marijuana in Illinois went â&#x20AC;&#x153;extraordinarily well,â&#x20AC;? according to one industry representative, with total sales on Jan. 1 of nearly $3.2 million. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just I cannot express the gratitude from the dispensary operators to our customers about their courtesy and civility and patience. It was really a lovely, very successful rollout, I think, on the first day,â&#x20AC;? Pamela Althoff, executive director of the Cannabis Business Association of Illinois, said in an interview Thursday.

On New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day, Illinois became the 11th state to allow legal sales of recreational marijuana to adults. As the clock ticked down to midnight on New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve, many dispensaries were reporting long lines outside their stores, in some cases stretching around their block.

The much-anticipated event was made possible by passage of a new law during the 2019 legislative session, the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, which legalized the sale, possession and use of marijuana for people 21 and older.

Former State Sen. Toi Hutchinson, an architect of that law who now serves as Gov. J.B. Pritzkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s senior advisor for cannabis control, reported during a news conference Thursday that dispensaries across the state conducted 77,128

transactions on Jan. 1, with sales totaling more than $3.1 million.

That happened despite a few snags on the opening day of sales, Althoff said.

First, she said, there were glitches in the software that dispensaries use at the point of sale, which contributed to long wait times. Previously, dispensaries were allowed to sell only to qualified medical patients, but now they must keep close track of both medical and recreational sales, which are taxed differently.

Adjustments made by the software company to address that change, Althoff said, caused a few problems. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There were a few glitches, not everywhere, but in a few of the dispensaries,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;Ś But my understanding is that they were rapidly corrected. But it did add to some of the wait times that people experienced.â&#x20AC;?

In addition, she said, many dispensary operators had made design changes to their stores to accommodate a larger retail clientele, but state officials had not yet inspected all of those changes and some dispensaries were unable to open for recreational sales on Jan. 1.

And then there were issues of supply. Under the new law, Althoff said, medical dispensaries, which were the first to receive licenses for recreational sales, are required to keep a 30-day supply of marijuana products for their medical customers, leaving only a limited amount of inventory available for

recreational customers.

She said supply shortages are expected to continue until April or May, when cultivation centers that have been licensed to grow recreational marijuana reap their first crop.

Meanwhile, state officials remain busy implementing other parts of the bill. On Tuesday, Dec. 31, Pritzker issued 11,017 pardons that will lead to the expungement of records for people with low-level marijuana convictions.

Eventually, Pritzkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office said, more than 700,000 criminal records will be expunged under the new law.

Thursday, Jan. 2, marked the deadline for people to submit applications for the next wave of dispensary licenses. As many as 75 new licenses will be issued May 1, with priority being given to â&#x20AC;&#x153;social equityâ&#x20AC;? applicants â&#x20AC;&#x201C; people with previous marijuana convictions, their families and people from areas of the state with high crime or child poverty rates.

A share of the revenue the state receives from recreational marijuana sales is earmarked for the new â&#x20AC;&#x153;Restore, Reinvest, and Renew Programâ&#x20AC;? to fund community projects in neighborhoods that, in Hutchinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s words, â&#x20AC;&#x153;have been hardest hit by the war on drugs.â&#x20AC;?

Other revenue is earmarked for a Cannabis Business Development Fund that will provide grants and low-interest loans to social equity applicants to help pay part of the startup cost of launching a marijuana-related business.

Christina â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Tinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Beaver Christina â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tinaâ&#x20AC;? Marie Johnston Beaver, 54, of Pleasant Hill died Jan. 25, 2020 at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield.

Funeral services were held Jan. 28, 2020 at 2 p.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill. Burial followed at the Morey Cemetery in New Canton. Visita-

tion was Jan. 27, 2020 from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to her daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s educational fund as she plans to attend John Wood Community College to study agriculture or to the Morey Cemetery.

Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is handling the arrangements.

John â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Jackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Stephenson John C. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jackâ&#x20AC;? Stephenson, 62, of Pittsfield, IL died Jan. 22, 2020 at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield.

A Celebration of Life was held on Jan. 27, 2020 at 1:00 PM at Calvary Gospel Church in Summer Hill, IL.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorials are suggested to be made to the family c/o Niebur Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

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Chuck Woodward, left, and Brandi Deeder attended a Kansas City Chiefs game a few weeks ago at Arrowhead Stadium. Woodward is the winner of the Pike Pressâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Super Fan contest winning a cooler from Refreshment Services Pepsi and County Market in Pittsfield.

Pittsfield High School announces second quarter and first semester honor rolls

Pittsfield High School has announced the second quarter honor roll, the first semester honor roll and perfect attendance for the second quarter .

Those named the second quarter honor roll were: High Honor Roll â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4.5 Or better GPA in all academic subjects â&#x20AC;&#x201C; No Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Seniors: Cherise Anderson, Rebekah Barton, Macee Borrowman, Cody Bradshaw, Daniel Clostermery, Jace Collver, Quinn Corgiat, Gentry Daniels, Shelly Daniels, Austin Edwards, Madison Freelove, Noah Gay, Breanna Gratton, Hayden Gresham, Will Guthrie, Garren Lear, Ben Leppert, Avery Lewis, Josie Marable, Kayla Merryman, Abram Miller, Gage Miller, Gabi Moore, Madison Moore, Bailey Mowen, Nick Niebur, Quinn Phillips, Zane Phillips, Josie Place, Cooper Priest, Emily Pursley, Sadie Ruble, Lauren Saxe, Elaina Ten Eyck, Griffin VanWinkle, Chloe Walston, Maggie Weir, Drew Welbourne, Kara Williams.

Juniors: Mackenzie Amann, Lauren Archer, Faith Baker, Rachael Boatright, Nikki Carter, Joel Clements, Max Couch, Ian Damon, Elexis Ebbing, Makayla Grisham, Alexis Groom, Katherine Hoover, Reed Hoover, McKayla Jennings, Rilee Lash, Chloe Lemons, Natalie Lemons, Alyssa Merryman, Brock Miller, Caty Miller, Isaac Mirza, Nancy Olson, Cassidy Poor, Julie Rogers, Emily Schacht, Rylee Shaw, Brianna Smith, Haley Smith, Richard Smith, Skyler Smith, Abby Springer, Jayce Stendback, Jayden Stendback, Cameron Sweeting, Paige Thometz, Cade Tomhave, Cameron Walker, Allison Wessel, Audrey White.

Sophomores: Rosa Anderson, Alex Baxter, Karley Bogatzke, Hailey Brewer, Marissa Burdick, Levi Chaplin, Cade Corgiat, Kaitlyn Cox, Breanna Fox, Phillip Graham, Nathan Gunder, Kadence Haskins, Jess Hayden, Natalie Hobbs, Rhueben Jones, Carter Klatt, Mattison McCartney, Zoey Myers, Anastasia Reed, T.J. Reel, Walker Rennecker, Addy Ruble, Emma Saxe, Taylor Scott, Nathan Scranton, Craig Seymour, Douglas Smallwood, Raegan Smithers, Randley Springer, Charles Stout, Adileigh West, Stone Wintjen.

Freshman: Caden Anstedt, Kaitlyn Apps, Chloe Chastain, Willow Claus, Julia Collver, Ella Constable, Nolan Daniel, Lauren Dunham, Laykin Ebbing, Kaitlyn Freesmeyer, Katelyn Graham, Jaynee Heafner, Avery Heavner, Tayleigh Lacey, Weston McAllister, Jaedyn Miller, Katelyn Musgrove, Chloe Opitz, Amber Proffitt, Evan Robinson, Raven South, Kimberly Stecker, Ellianna Ten Eyck, Brayden Veile, Tori Waters, Lauren Williams.

HONOR ROLL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4.0 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4.5 in all academic subjects â&#x20AC;&#x201C; No Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Seniors: Mark Hittner, Racheal Swartz Juniors: Peyton Apps, Andrew Coleman, Bethany Grammer, Gauge Gratton, Madison Neese, Camilla Ostrander, Ella Pepper, Brianna Ruble, Lucas Ruble, Breanna Seymour.

Sophomores: Marco Ballinger, Caden Casto, Nicole Cooley, Jackson Fish, Gavin Graham, Blayton Lemons, Rylee Martin, Britney Nguyen, Reganne Wellman, Jagen Wood.

Freshmen: Carlee Constable, Chloe Heightman, Caleb Hoover, Jeremiah Jackson, Shiloh Lemons, Adam Musgrave, Soren Pine, Andrew Snow, Adilene Terpstra, Ean Thelander, Ian Wallace, Lane Yelliott.

Perfect Attendance â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2nd Quarter Seniors: Cody Bradshaw, Abigail Cox, Breanna Gratton, Hayden Gresham, Will Guthrie, Kurtis Johnson, Garren Lear, Avery Lewis, Gage Miller, Sadie Ruble, Lauren Saxe, Elaina Ten Eyck, Kane Throne, Drew Welbourne.

Juniors: Peyton Apps, Faith Baker, Max Couch, Elexis Ebbing, Rachel Graham, Reed Hoover, Alyssa Merryman, Brock Miller, Caty Miller, Emma Nash, Ivana Ostrander, Emily Schacht, Rylee Shaw, Haley Smith, Richard Smith, Skyler Smith, Cameron Sweeting, Paige Thometz, Cade Tomhave, Cameron Walker, Vanessa Winsell Sophomores: Rosa Anderson, Marco Ballinger, Courtney Bell, Nicole Cooley, Cade Corgiat, Mason Davis, Bradley Gratton, Nathan Gunder, Jess Hayden, Kadin Hittner, Kile Martin, Mattison McCartney, Zoey Myers, Collin Nash, T.J. Reel, Walker Rennecker, Nathan Scranton, Craig Seymour, Charles Stout, Jackson Throne, Adileigh West, Stone Wintjen, Jagen Wood.

Freshmen: Caden Anstedt, Willow Claus, Julia Collver, Lauren Dunham, Laykin Ebbing, Kaitlyn Freesmeyer, Jaynee Heafner,

Chloe Heightman, Caleb Hoover, Tayleigh Lacey, Ayden Leavell, Caleb Motley, Adam Musgrave, Katelyn Musgrove, Jameson Noble, Wyatt Potter, Blade Smith, Clayton Smith, Raven South, Ellianna Ten Eyck, Ean Thelander, Ethan Thompson, Daniel Walston, Abe Welbourne, Lauren Williams.

First semester honor roll High Honor Roll â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4.5 or better GPA in all academic subjects â&#x20AC;&#x201C; No Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Seniors: Cherise Anderson, Rebekah Barton, Macee Borrowman, Cody Bradshaw, Daniel Clostermery, Jace Collver, Quinn Corgiat, Austin Edwards, Noah Gay, Breanna Gratton, Hayden Gresham, Will Guthrie, Mark Hittner, Garren Lear, Ben Leppert, Avery Lewis, Josie Marable, Abram Miller, Gage Miller, Gabi Moore, Madison Moore, Bailey Mowen, Nick Niebur, Finley Petty, Quinn Phillips, Zane Phillips, Josie Place, Cooper Priest, Emily Pursley, Sadie Ruble, Lauren Saxe, Racheal Swartz, Elaina Ten Eyck, Griffin VanWinkle, Chloe Walston, Maggie Weir, Drew Welbourne, Kara Williams.

Juniors: Mackenzie Amann, Lauren Archer, Faith Baker, Rachael Boatright, Nikki Carter, Joel Clements, Max Couch, Ian Damon, Elexis Ebbing, Makayla Grisham, Alexis Groom, Kate Hoover, Reed Hoover, McKayla Jennings, Rilee lash, Chloe Lemons, Natalie Lemons, Alyssa Merryman, Brock Miller, Caty Miller, Isaac Mirza, Madison Neese, Nancy Olson, Camilla Ostrander, Cassidy Poor, Julie Rogers, Breanna Seymour, Rylee Shaw, Brianna Smith, Haley Smith, Richard Smith, Skyler Smith, Abby Springer, Jayce Stendback Jayden Stendback Cameron Sweeting, Paige Thometz, Cade Tomhave, Cameron Walker, Allison Wessel, Audrey White.

Sophomores: Rosa Anderson, Alex Baxter, Karley Bogatzke, Hailey Brewer, Marissa Burdick, Caden Casto, Levi Chaplin, Cade Corgiat, Kaitlyn Cox, Breanna Fox, Gavin Graham, Phillip Graham, Nathan Gunder, Kadence Haskins, Jess Hayden, Natalie Hobbs, Rhueben Jones, Carter Klatt, Rylee Marin, Mattison McCartney, Zoey Myers, Anastasia Reed, Walker Rennecker, Addy Ruble, Emma Saxe, Nathan Scranton, Raegan Smithers, Randley Springer, Charles Stout, Adileigh West, Stone Wintjen.

Freshman: Caden Anstedt, Kaitlyn Apps, Madison Chaplin, Chloe Chastain, Willow Claus, Julia Collver, Carlee Constable, Ella Constable, Nolan Daniel, Lauren Dunham, Laykin Ebbing, Kaitlyn Freesmeyer, Katelyn Graham, Jaynee Heafner, Avery Heavner, Chloe Heightman, Tayleigh Lacey, Weston McAllister, Jaedyn Miller, Adam Musgrave, Katelyn Musgrove, Evan Robinson, Raven South, Kimberly Stecker, Ellianna Ten Eyck, Ethan Thompson, Brayden Veile, Ian Wallace, Tori Waters.

Honor roll â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4.0 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4.5 In all academic subjects â&#x20AC;&#x201C; No Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Seniors: Gentry Daniels, Shelly Daniels, Madison Freelove, Jack Sibley, Cody Walston, Daniel Workman Juniors: Peyton Apps, Andrew Coleman, Bethany Grammer, Jasmine Long, Emma Nash, Brianna Ruble, Emily Schacht, Vanessa Winsell.

Sophomores: Shelby Bauer, Nicole Cooley, Jackson Fish, Kadin Hittner, Blayton Lemons, Britney Nguyen, T.J. Reel, Taylor Scott, Craig Seymour, Douglas Smallwood, Reganne Wellman.

Freshmen: Kaylin Gerard, Jeremiah Jackson, Shiloh Lemons, Chloe Opitz, Amber Proffitt, Andrew Snow, Adilene Terpstra, Ean Thelander, Lauren Williams, Lane Yelliott.

Perfect attendance- first semester Seniors: Cody Bradshaw, Abigail Cox, Hayden Gresham, Kurtis Johnson, Avery Lewis, Elaina Ten Eyck, Kane Throne, Drew Welbourne.

Juniors: Peyton Apps, Elexis Ebbing, Rachel Graham, Reed Hoover, Brock Miller, Emma Nash, Rylee Shaw, Cameron Sweeting, Paige Thometz, Cade Tomhave, Cameron Walker.

Sophomores: Rosa Anderson, Marco Ballinger, Courtney Bell, Cade Corgiat, Mason Davis, Bradley Gratton, Jess Hayden, Kadin Hittner, T.J. Reel, Walker Rennecker, Nathan Scranton, Craig Seymour, Charles Stout, Jackson Throne, Adileigh West, Jagen Wood.

Freshmen: Julia Collver, Lauren Dunham, Laykin Ebbing, Chloe Heightman, Tayleigh Lacey, Caleb Motley, Katelyn Musgrove, Wyatt Potter, Blade Smith, Clayton Smith, Ellianna Ten Eyck, Ean Thelander, Ethan Thompson, Daniel Walston, Abe Welbourne, Lauren Williams.

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Medication mismanagement can be prevented

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Failure to properly manage medications can threaten the lives of seniors, highlighting the importance of seniors take their medications in strict adherence to their physiciansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; instructions.

Polypharmacy, or the taking of multiple medications for different conditions, can be a potential health hazard for the thousands of seniors who must manage health conditions with prescription drugs. Harmful drug interactions are a result of the confusion that can arise when seniors take multiple medications at the same time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It can be a bad thing,â&#x20AC;? Pike County Senior services manager Connie Lerch said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to make a complete list of exactly what you take, including how much and how often.â&#x20AC;?

The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists estimates that more than 34 percent of senior citizens are prescribed medications by more than one physician, and 72 percent use medications they were prescribed more than six months prior. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You may have a list of prescriptions from one doctor, but not from another,â&#x20AC;? Lerch said.

Many people also have begun â&#x20AC;&#x153;pharmacy shoppingâ&#x20AC;? to save money. According to a study published in 2010 in American Nurse Today, 44 percent of men and 57 percent of women older than age 65 take five or more medications per week, with some taking as many as 10. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I worked with one woman on Medicare that got her prescriptions filled by five different pharmacies,â&#x20AC;? Lerch said.

For simplicityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sake, Lerch encourages patients to keep all their prescriptions at a single pharmacy if possible, however, she adds that there are exceptions to this rule. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pharmacy shopping can be a good thing,â&#x20AC;?

Lerch said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sometimes a particular pharmacy doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have access to a specific drug and costs vary from pharmacy to pharmacy.â&#x20AC;?

Medication confusion is one risk, but

older adults also metabolize medications differently than young people. As a result, they may be more susceptible to overdose or other ill effects. Families looking to help seniors effectively manage their medications should consider the following tips.

Q Keep a running list of medications.

Maintain a list of all medications being taken, noting both prescription and over-thecounter medications and any supplements and herbs. Provide a copy to any new doctors you visit and any new pharmacies you patronize.

Q Use pill sorters. Medication sorters can keep medications organized and eliminate some of the personal error in medication management. Organizers have daily slots and may also differentiate between nighttime and daytime medications.

Q Understand why each medication is being prescribed. Ask your pharmacist and doctor to explain why each medication is prescribed. This information should be printed on the prescription label. Some drugs designed for one symptom may actually be used to treat other issues as well.

Q Ask for help. Some seniors may benefit from friendly reminders from a loved one regarding when to take certain medications, especially if they need to take multiple doses throughout the day. Cognitively impaired seniors may require the services of a visiting nurse or another caregiver.

Q Recognize that not all medications are right for seniors. The American Geriatrics Society maintains a list of medications that older adults should avoid or take with extreme caution. Some drugs pose a high risk of side effects or interactions, while others are less effective. Discuss alternatives with your physician if you are prescribed one of these medications.

Q Keep a medication diary. Record any side effects that occur and how the medications make you feel. Always bring up issues promptly with a doctor.

Proper medication management can help seniors avoid drug-related accidents or worse.

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The Quilt of Valor group presented three quilts Saturday morning at the All-Wars Museum in Pittsfield. The three quilts brought the number of quilts the group has presented up to 50 in the last year and one-half.

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Pittsfield, 59,Auburn, 51 Scoring for Pittsfield: Cooper Priest, 10, Peyton Apps, 20, Cade Tomhave, 12, Noah Gay, 4, Carter Klatt, 13.

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The GHS/GPHS Alumni Committee spotlighted Griggsville-Perry â&#x20AC;&#x153;Future Tornadoesâ&#x20AC;? by having a peewee basketball scrimmage after the Tornado Homecoming game Jan. 24. The crowd enjoyed watching 39 of GPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first through fourth graders play three-10 minute games prior to coronation. Although they were low scoring games (the highest amount of points scored was two), fans erupted when the ball went through the hoop! Players are listed, but in no particular order: First grade: Dean Lister, Raylee Nash, Faith Hasten, Gunner Leedy, Cannon Camp, Griffin Nash, Lydia Kurfman, Aubrey Butler, Maverick Sims, Lance Liehr. Second grade: Mason Lipcaman, Colton Coon, Sam Musgrave, Lane Main, Sadie Buss, Leo Dunham, Carson Scranton, Ava Rush, Aubrey Kirgan, Hattie Martin, Dixie Wallace, Raven Martin.

Third grade: Jaycee Allen, Emma Kurfman, Kaden Wallace, Daytlynn McCallister, Knox Dunham, Will Cates, Emma Hobson, Karsyn Miller, Sam Scranton. Fourth grade: Lucas Dehart, Eli Craig, Bailey Jo Lemons, Kristian Amsden, Claire Bennett, Kaden Nash.

Jan. 24 Liberty, 73, Griggsville-Perry, 23 Tate Kunzeman, 10, Cash Kirk, 4, Tanner Leedy, 2, Avery Bradshaw, 4, Tucker Kunzeman, 3, Girls basketball Jan. 25 Unity, 68, Pittsfield, 36 Scoring for Pittsfield: Katie Cox, 14, Bethany Grammer, 3, Brianna Dobson, Chloe Lemns, 11, Ashley Waters, 2,

Ellie TenEyck, 3, Avery Heavner, 2.

Wrestling Jan 20 QND, Illini West and Pittsfield at Pittsfield Ethan Thompson, at 132, 0-2; Madison Freelove at 138, 02; Cade Corgiat at 160 and 170, 0-2, Mason Davis, 2-0 (both first period pins), Gabe Long, 1-1 Jan. 24 Pittsfield, Hillsboro and Carlinville Ethan Thompson, at 132, 1-1; Madison Freelove at 138, 0-2; Cade Corgiat at 160 and 170, 0-2, Mason Davis, 2-0 (both first period pins), Gabe Long, 1-1.

Jan. 25 At the Leroy Tournament Ethan Thompson, at 132, 1-2; Madison Freelove at 138, 1-2; Cade Corgiat at 160 , 0-2, Mason Davis, at 170, 2-1 (placed third), Gabe Long, 0-2.

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PCS wrestling going strong The Pikeland Community School Braves wrestling team continued strong performances at Lincoln Wednesday, Jan. 22, despite having many lower weights left open.

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Monday, Jan. 27 the team traveled to Camp Point and tallied up 5 pins, 4 forfeits, and a tech fall against the hosts.

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Getting ready for tax preparation for 2019 Well itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been another wintery week on the books of 2020 and still snow on the ground as of this writing. But looking ahead it forecasted some spring like temps on the way, which is quite inviting for many and it seems the daylight is staying with us a little longer too. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not forget Groundhog Day this coming Sunday, will the weather predictor Mr. Phil see his shadow or not, what

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Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Tina Johnston Beaver, she passed away Saturday in her fight against cancer. She has been a lifelong community member.

Now it is time once again to be thinking about tax preparation, with employers deadlines here at the end of the month for mailing out those W2s and 1099s. This

week is designated as tax theft identity awareness with many of ones secure information being sent across the mail and internet. Do not give any personal information over the phone for those requesting your social security number, credit card info, etc. The IRS does not contact anyone by any means except US mail.

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By MARSHA HILL 217-437-2903 bmklh94@ yahoo.com Anderson and Josh Kelley Feb.2 and Aaron Davis Feb. 3. Sure hoping these guys have a great day! â&#x20AC;&#x153;Goodbye January, Hello February!â&#x20AC;?

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Pittsfield High School 1973 class reunion Jan. 31

This Friday, Jan. 31, Pittsfield High School Class Of 1973 will hold the first class luncheon of 2020 at Pizza Hut in Pittsfield and will start at noon. Make plans to attend. (This was mistakenly put in the column as Pleasant Hill, not Pittsfield.

Two weeks from this Thursday, Feb. 13, is the monthly fish fry at the Pike County Senior Center in Pittsfield with the meal starting at 4:30. Every person receives fish, a couple of sides, a drink, and, most important, dessert. The meal can be a to-go or stay in and dine with others.

Prayer requests: Bob Hull, Bonnie Prudoehl, Carl Blacketer, Chris Sitton, Connie Vermillion, Christine Henthorn, Connie McFall, Diane Garner, Frances Larson, Greg Ketterman, Ginger Whitlock, Helen Mays, Jamie Reel, Jenny Fox, Jerry Gully, Josh Bennett, Lois Thomas, Lisha Fee, Luetta Swartz, Linda Schnabel, Mark Vermillion, Melinda Chandler, Milo Klein, Pastor Gary Dice, Roger Straus, Radar Grim, Roger and Sue Robbins, Roger Bonnett, Steve Davis, Stacey Wright, Susie Fudge, Susan Shaw,

Ted Patton, Tom Ruble, Wayne Robbins, the country of Israel, our country of the United States of America, and our United Statesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; President.

Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us. Hebrews 12:1 Birthdays and anniversaries for Last Week: Jan.22 -- Sharon Hull, Josie Bradshaw Jan.23 -- Amy Davis, Tyler Grimsley Jan.24 -- Dylan Blacketer, Ruth Johnston Hannig, Rita and Harley Whitlock Jan.25 -- Ron Cloninger Jan.26 -- Janet Rush Jan.27 -- Bob Johnston, Donna Davidsmeyer Jan.28 -- David Jones, Dave and Betty Rush Birthdays and anniversaries for this week: Jan.29 -- Austin Simmerman, Dianna Ruble, Hailey Clostermery, Rena Waddell Jan.30 -- Chris Gilbert, Sherman Meyer Jan.31 -- Susan Potter Feb. 1 -- Cindy Fesler, Micah Dice, Ron Lair Feb. 2 -- Emma Dixon,

Melinda Troxell Feb. 3 -- Rachel Motley, Roberta Borrowman, Shania Hutton, Larry and Patsy Forgey Feb. 4 -- Connie McFall, Dora Couch, Larry Potter Senior Center of Pleasant Hill activities: Monday, Feb. 3, will be the monthly birthday meal starting at 11:30 a.m. Come on down and enjoy your birthday with other Feb. friends.

Friday, Feb.14, the Pleasant Hill Senior Center will be having Pizza followed

by Bingo. The meal starts at 11:30.

Trivia answers from two weeks ago: 1. How many days was Jesus tempted by the devil?

(40 days) 2. How many different situations did the devil tempt Jesus during that time? (3 different situations) 3. About how old was Jairusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; daughter when Jesus healed? (about 12 years old) 4. In the parable of the Good Samaritan, where was the man who was beaten and left for dead? (Jericho) 5. How many lepers were healed by Jesus at one time, and how many came back to thank Jesus? (10 lepers and

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Recently our near and dear friends Cary and Dan Dunham took Steve and I to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., where we spent several days with Steve having tests and procedures and seeing doctors. The doctors in Mayoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work willingly with our local doctors which makes life so much easier.

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Steve and I met our close good friends Carl and Wanda Blacketer for lunch at the Atlas CafĂŠ Sunday, Jan. 26. Had a good meal and a good visit.

Have a blessed week.

My niece, Penny Sanders, recently had surgery in Jacksonville. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home now and doing good. Please keep her in your prayers.

Also keep the Johnston family in your prayers as Tina Johnston Beavers died last week. I know all of those kids.

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BARRY Q The Barry Community Chorus will begin rehearsals for the Easter cantata on Monday, February 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Barry United Methodist Church on Perry Street in Barry. This year's cantata is What Wondrous Hope by Joseph Martin and Heather Sorenson. The performance date is Palm Sunday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m. All interested singers are encouraged to join us. If you have questions, contact Judy Steers at 217-335-2665.

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.

nity for free indoor walking Tuesday and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Coffee will be available. 1400 Mortimer St.

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 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.

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

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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.

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Q American Legion Auxiliary will meet Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 6 p.m. at the American Legion in Pittsfield.

Any questions, please call Anita Kuntz 217-248-3945.

Q PEO, Chapter CD in Pittsfield is offering a $500 scholarship to a senior girl from Pittsfield High School following this school year.

Applications can be picked up at the Pittsfield Guidance office. PEO is an international organization that helps support educational endeavors for many types of students. For more information about this local scholarship, please contact Donna Tomhave, Chapter President at 217-285-2035 or Michelle Westbrook at Pittsfield High School, 217-285-6888.

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 Area Senior Adults are invited to meet with David and Charlotte Hamilton for Bible Study each Wednesday through March 25, from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. in the Family Center, Pittsfield Church of the Nazarene, 227 West Washington St. Bible study for winter quarter will focus on Joseph: A Man of Integrity and Forgiveness, Genesis 37-50. Senior Adult Community Bible study is multidenominational and is open to all seniors regardless of church affiliation.

Q Nazarene's Samaritans Closet 117

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 217-3352149.

Q Do you have an old cell phone you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use anymore? We will take all donated phones, even if they are damaged. They can be left at the Quanada in Pike County office at 941 W. Washington in Pittsfield. For further information, call 285-6119.

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 The Springfield Vet Center is now offering Readjustment Counseling in Pittsfield. We are currently at the American Legion Post 152 every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Veterans and their families can schedule an appointment by calling 217-492-4955 during normal business hours and asking for John Mizer LSW. 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 Western YMCA in Barry will be opening up to the commu-

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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 217-285-6150.

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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.

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Q University of Illinois Extension Unit 14, Adams County Master Gardeners, John Wood Community College and Quincy Farm & Home will be offering the popular Gardenerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Palette on March 7, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:15 p.m. with registration beginning at 8:00 a.m. Join us for our 25th Annual Gardenerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Palette at John Wood Community College â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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.

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The CNA recertification program is for students that have previously practiced as an Illinois CNA but have a period of 24 consecutive months that

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Q 1802 - John Beckley became the first Librarian of Congress.

Q 1845 - Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven" was published for the first time in the "New York Evening Mirror."

Q 1861 - Kansas became the 34th state of the union.

Q 1958 - Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward were married.

Q 1963 - The first members to the NFL's Hall of Fame were named in Canton, OH. Q 1987 - "Physician's Weekly" announced that the smile on the face of Leonardo DeVinci's Mona Lisa was caused by a "...facial paralysis resulting from a swollen nerve behind the ear."

Q 1995 - The San Francisco 49ers became the first team in National Football League (NFL) history to win five Super Bowl titles. The 49ers defeated the San Diego Chargers 49-26.

Q 1998 - A bomb exploded at an abortion clinic in Birmingham, AL, killing an off-duty policeman and severely wounding a nurse.

Erick Rudolph was charged with this bombing and three other attacks in Atlanta.

Q 1999 - Paris prosecutors announced the end of the investigation into the accident that killed Britain's Princess Diana.

Q 1999 - The U.S. Senate delivered subpoenas for Monica Lewinsky and two presidential advisers for private, videotaped testimoney in the impeachment trial.

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Sampley asks for jury trial; plans affirmative defense

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press David Sampley, 64, Pittsfield, the man accused of killing his live-in companion in June 2018, appeared in court Thursday afternoon and asked for a jury trial. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We plan to present an affirmative defense of insanity,â&#x20AC;? David Leefers, co-counsel, along with Walker Filbert, told Judge Frank McCartney.

The affirmative defense was of no surprise to anyone in the courtroom. Almost immediately following his arrest then night of the incident, Sampley has been confined in a mental facility. A mental health evaluation was ordered and results showed the examining doctor did not feel Sampley was in capable of understanding the charges against him or was able to assist in his own defense. The doctor did rule, he felt with proper medication and therapy, Sampleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s condition would improve but it could take up to a year.

In Jan. 2019, the court received a report that stated Sampley had made sufficient progress and should be able to participate his own defense.

Since that time, various delays, including reports and examination of those reports have caused delays in the trial.

Sampley and his counsel are asking for a jury trial. The next scheduled jury docket is April and the one following is July.

McCartney has offered several times to call in a special jury setting for the case in order to expedite the proceedings. The defense is opting for the trial to be held in front of a regular scheduled jury.

Zack Boren, Pike County States said his office preferred April or July. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I prefer May,â&#x20AC;? Leefers said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have several other cases pending in the next few months, including a Class X felony in the process that could be going to trial about that time.â&#x20AC;?

Filbert said he, too, had some big cases coming up soon.

McCartney set March 3 at 11 a.m. for a status hearing and to confirm a trial date.

Sampleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crimes include first degree murder, aggravated domestic battery and aggravated criminal sexual assault. The crimes range from Class II felonies to Class M felonies. He will be eligible for extended sentencing because his crimes were against a victim more than 60 years of age. Range of sentencing on the lesser crimes could be 3-7 years with four years parole and on the murder charges, 20-60 years and with the enhancement, three to 14 years on the lesser crimes and 20-100 on the murder charges.

Allen trial cost half trial budget

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The Jan. 13-17 murder trial of Charles T. Allen cost Pike County $3,626.in jury fees.

That number is slightly less half of the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s line item for juror expenses. Allen was found guilty of murdering his ex-father-in-law in March, 2019. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Budget appropriations for jurors are $7,500,â&#x20AC;? Natalie Roseberry, county clerk, said.

Jurors are paid $15 per day and mileage to get them from their homes to the courthouse and back. The Allen trial used 12 jurors and two alternates, one of which had to be used for deliberations.

Jim Sheppard, county board member and chairman of the finance committee, said he is aware of the situation and having the fund go

over budget has happened before. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Coffman case caused us to go over budget also,â&#x20AC;? Sheppard said.It last longer than this one.â&#x20AC;?

Joseph Coffman was accused of murdering a relative in Pike County, near the Hannibal Bridge, in July, 2014. His case went to jury trial in Oct. 5, 2015 and a guilty verdict was issued Oct. 14.

David Sampley and William Poor, both facing murder charges in Pike County, could cause the county to go over budget. Sampley has already asked for a jury trial and Poor still has that option.

Other cases could also request a jury trial. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will just have to file an amended budget if and when that happens,â&#x20AC;? Sheppard said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a contingency fund for those kind of things.â&#x20AC;?

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Police Beat The police records released by the Pike County Sheriff â&#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.

Cameron L. Price, 21, Louisiana, Mo., was arrested Jan. 20 at 9:33 a.m. on a felony Pike County warrant seeking to revoke probation.

He posted $400 and was released Jan. 21 at 11 a.m.

Shelley D. Evans, 47, Pittsfield, was arrested Jan. 21 at 4:04 p.m. on a misdemeanor charge of possession of cannabis in a motor vehicle. She posted $250 and was released Jan. 21 at 5:40 p.m.

Braden Barnes, 26, Pittsfield, was arrested Jan. 21 at 4:04 p.m. on a misdemeanor charge of possession of cannabis,10-30 grams. He remains lodged with no bond set.

Robert E. Harris, 48, Plainville, was arrested Jan. 22 at 11:51 p.m. on a misdemeanor Pike County warrant alleging failure to appear at a payment review. He posted $200 and was released Jan. 23 at at 5 p.m.

Gary D.Brewster, 31, New Canton, was arrested

Jan. 22 at 8:15 p.m. on a misdemeanor warrant seeking revoke conditional discharge. He posted $200 and was released Jan. 22 at 8:50 p.m.

Richard W. Teaney, 75, Pittsfield, was arrested Jan. 23 at 11:15 a.m. on a misdemeanor Pike County warrant alleging failure to appear.

He posted $100 and was released Jan. 23 at 8 p.m.

Lloyd I Hare, 51,Murrayville, was arrested Jan. 24 at 5:38 p.m. on a traffic charge of operation of an uninsured motor vehicle and a Pike County traffic warrant alleging failure to appear.

He posted $100 on the new charge and $300 on the warrant and was released Jan. 24 at 5:45 p.m.

Brandon L. Capps, 32, no address given, was arrested Jan. 24 at 3:36 p.m. on a misdemeanor charge of criminal trespass to a residence.He remains lodged with no bond set.

Ryan S. Smith, 33, Pittsfield, was arrested Jan. 24 at 7:38 p.m. on a charge of methamphetamine manufacturing and domestic battery.

He remains lodged with no bond set.

Clinton M. McCoy, 27, Barry, was arrested Jan. 24

at 2:38 a.m. on a misdemeanor charge of battery. He remains lodged in lieu of $300 bond.

Ashley R. Fulmer, 24, Barry, was arrested Jan. 24 at 6:56 on a misdemeanor charge of possession of cannabis in a motor vehicle.

She posted $250 and was released Jan. 24 at 9 p.m.

Brenda H.Garnett, 50, Vandalia,Mo., was arrested Jan. 24 at 11:44 p.m. on three traffic charges including driving under the influence of drugs, a felony charge of possession of methamphetamine, a misdemeanor charge of possession of drug paraphernalia and a misdemeanor charge of possession of cannabis in a motor vehicle. She posted $750 and was released Jan. 26 at 8:50 p.m.

Jacqueline L.Sims, 38, Joliet, was arrested Jan. 24 at 5:04 p.m. on a charge of possession of cannabis in a motor vehicle. She posted $250 and was released Jan. 24 at 5:25 p.m.

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.

Dispositions Traffic Speeding: Braden L. Goewey, 12/26/96, Pleasant HIll, $164.

Tasha L.Harris, 12/26/91, Hull, $164.

Jacob T. Whitehall, 9/5/94, Pittsfield, $164.

Seat belt violations: Mark Bronstine, 12/26/72, $164.

Gilbert L. Stewart, 7/10/65, $251.

Miscellaneous traffic violations: Timothy W. Abney, 11/03,72, driving on a suspended license.

Donald G. Carnes, 4/24/46, unlicensed, $353, 3 months supervision.

Bryce Hubbard, 6/1/86, failure to reduce

speed, $164.

Skyler L. Moore, 6/18/88, Pleasant Hill, cancelled, revoked or suspended registration, $627.

Madison R. Reel, 5/7/95, fail to yield at private road/drive, $353, 3 months supervision.

Christopher Verheyen, 12/14/80, Pittsfield, unsafe equipment, $353.

Phyllis K. Wallace, 8/4/58, Griggsville, fail to obey stop sign, $353.

Conservation violations: Bradley D. Nichols, 7/11/63, Barry, failure to wear blaze orange.

Search warrant ISP seize quantity Domestic battery catches five in its net investigation leads of cannabis

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Five Pittsfield residents were arrested for possession of methamphetamine after a search warrant was conducted at a residence in the 200 block of South Walnut in Pittsfield.

Stephanie S. Wooldridge, 48, Steven M. Wooldridge, 53, Jordan M. Wallace, 28, Stephanie West, 29 and Majole Gentry were all arrested for possession of methamphetamine after a joint effort by the Pittsfield City Police and the Pike County

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According to Michael Starman, Pittsfield City Police Chief, additional charges are likely to be filed soon.

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Traffic stop nets drug arrest

After finding probable cause to search a vehicle, following a traffic, stop on North Jackson in Pittsfield, the Pittsfield City Police arrested Stephen Greenwood, 30, of Pittsfield.

During the search of the vehicle officers located methamphetamine on the person of the passenger Greenwood. He was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and possession of adult use cannabis within a motor vehicle.

STEPHEN GREENWOOD Greenwood posted $820 bond and was released from the Pike County Jail Jan. 24.

Divorces Rebecca Ann Shirley vs. Joe Mack Shirley, 1-15-20.

Edmund A. Eatock vs. Amethea L. Eatock, 1-14-20.

James N. Patterson vs. Gabrielle Lynn Patterson, 1-15-20.

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By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Ryan Smith, 33, Pittsfield, is facing four felony charges and one misdemeanor charge after an incident last week.

The Pittsfield Police Department was dispatched Friday evening, Jan. 24, to a report of a domestic battery which is alleged to have happened in the 400 block of E. Adams Street.

Upon arrival, officers learned that the alleged suspect was no longer on scene and an active search for the suspect began. An alert Pike County Deputy located and subsequently stopped the suspect on West Washington Street near the former Hardees.

An Illinois State Trooper assisted officers by deploying his narcotic dog and conducted an exterior sniff of the vehicle.

The trooperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s narcotic dog alerted to the odor of illegal drugs coming from inside the vehicle. Officers subsequently conducted a search of the vehicle and located suspected metham-

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Ryan Smith, 33, Pittsfield, was arrested for aggravated domestic battery, Class 2 felony, unlawful restraint, a Class 4 felony, domestic battery with bodily harm, a class A misdemeanor, possession of methamphetamine, a Class 3 felony and aggravated domestic battery where the victim is either pregnant or handicapped a Class 3 felony..

Smith is currently lodged at the Pike County Jail. His bond has been set at $12,000, 10% to apply.

Pittsfield Police Officers were assisted in the arrest by the Pike County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department and the Illinois State Police.

Police arrest suspicious person The Pike County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department arrested a suspicious person Monday morning at 3:07 a.m. at the intersection of Clarksville Road and Fayette Street.

David B. Pressey, 42, Pittsfield, was arrested on charges of unlawful possession of methamphetamine,

unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, and obstructing justice.

The obstructing justice charge stems from Pressey attempting to destroy evidence.

Pressey was arrested and lodged in the Pike County Jail.

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By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press What started out as a traffic stop, turned into a major drug arrests last week.

An Illinois State Trooper stopped a 2019 Dodge van on I-72, near mile marker 40 Monday, Jan. 19 at 4:53 p.m.

After making the stop, the trooper said he could smell the strong odor of raw cannabis coming from inside the vehicle. Further investigation revealed approximately 43 pounds of cannabis and drug paraphernalia hidden in various compartments inside the vehicle.

A male driver, Dana L. Feldman, 50, from Chico, Calif. and his passenger, Erica N. Friday, 34, Onley, Md, were subsequently arrested and charged with: cannabis trafficking, possession of more than 5,000 grams of cannabis, conspiring to deliver more than 5,000 grams of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Feldman appeared in court Wednesday, Jan. 22 and had Keisha Morris appointed as his public defender. His bond was set at $200,000. A preliminary hearing is set for

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Friday also appeared in court Wednesday and had David Shaw appointed as her attorney. Her bond is set at $150,000 and is also scheduled for a preliminary hearing Feb. 4 at1 p.m.

The Illinois State Police were assisted in this investigation by the Pike County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department and the West Central Illinois Task Force.

Police arrest Missouri woman on multiple offenses The Pike County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department arrested a Vandalia, Mo., woman Friday night on multiple offenses.

The incident started Jan.24 at 11:44 when a deputy pulled over a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt on U.S. 54, two miles west of Hwy. 54.

Subsequent to an investigation, the driver, Brenda H. Garnett, age 50, of Vandalia,

MO was arrested on charges of unlawful possession of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, driving under the influence of drugs, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and loud exhaust.

Garnett was transported and lodged in the Pike County Jail.

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Robert Smith, center, of Pittsfield celebrated his 90th birthday, Sunday, Jan. 5 with several family members including his wife, Jan, to his left.. Attending were, in no particular order: daughter, Robin Callahan, sons, Bobby Smith and Richard Smith and wife, Elaine. Grandchildren, Lori Bradshaw, Matt Smith, Michael Smith, Nikki and Eric Fish, Tami McDonald and Todd Smith. Great-grandchildren: Cara Taylor, Mason Bolton, Marley Bolton, Jacob Smith, Frank Smith, Olivia Smith, Isabelle Smith, Silas Smith, Caroline Smith, Jackson Fish, Daelyn McDonald, Gavin McDonald, Kayla Smith, Skyler Smith, Blade Smith.

Welcome, baby Williams A son, Luke Patrick was born Friday, Jan.10 to Kevin and Karilyn Williams of Quincy. The baby weighted 10 lbs. 21 inches. Grandparents are Roger and Angela Lipcamon, Pittsfield and David and Julie Williams of Quincy. Great-grandparents are Robert Lipcamon, Pittsfield, Virginia Euwer and Theodore Willer, Quincy.

Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate my 80th birthday. Thanks for all the gifts, cards, and phone calls. I would personally like to thank Richard Claine, Eric and Nikki, Jack and Hallie Fry, Bill and Mindy Newman, and the Moose Lodge. I have some great family and friends. I sure enjoyed the evening.

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good GROWING Keeping you growing with good ideas s University of Illinois Extension

Common Christmas plants could be used through winter

Norfolk Island pines (Araucaria heterophylla) are plants we commonly find during the holiday season. They are widely marketed as living Christmas trees and are commonly adorned with bells and bows. If you purchased or received one, they could become beautiful houseplants for many years if properly cared for.

Despite their name, these evergreens are not actually pine trees. Instead, they belong to an ancient plant family named Araucariaceae. This family of plants was widespread during the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, but are now confined to the Southern Hemisphere. Norfolk Island pines are native to Norfolk Island, which is located in the South Pacific between Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia. In their native habitat, these evergreens can reach heights of up to 200 feet and have trunks up to 10 feet in diameter.

Norfolk Island was discovered by Europeans in 1774 by James Cook, who believed Norfolk Island pines could be used to produce ship masts due to their long, straight trunks (they arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t suitable for ship masts).

Since that time, Norfolk Island pines have been transported around the world and can be found growing in coastal areas in many countries, including the United States (Southern California and Florida). In addition to being used as an ornamental plant, their wood is used for construction, woodturning, and crafts.

As with most houseplants, in order to get the most out of your Norfolk Island pine, you want to mimic their native environment as closely as possible. They typically grow in coastal areas, which are humid. Our homes

tend to be dry, especially in winter, so it is important to take steps to increase the humidity around your plant. One way to do this is to fill a saucer with rocks and water then place the plant on top of it. This will create a microclimate of high humidity around it.

Alternatively, you could use a humidifier to increase humidity.

When it comes to water, these plants like moist conditions, but not wet feet. Allow the soil to dry out some between waterings and make sure you pot has drainage holes. If the plant is overwatered, it can lead to the loss of branches. A diluted liquid house plant fertilizer can be used every two weeks while they are growing (usually March â&#x20AC;&#x201C; September).

Norfolk Island pines enjoy bright locations. They can tolerate lower light conditions once they have been acclimated to the lower light levels. If plants are not allowed to acclimate, entire branches may yellow and die. In low light conditions, the branches will become long and droopy, and growth will slow.

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