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PCSD responds to community complaints amid COVID-19 mitigations By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press

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ccording to Pike County Sheriff David Greenwood, the Pike County Sheriff’s Department (PCSD) has received six COVID19 related complaints over the past three weeks, roughly the same period of time that Pike County has been under renewed warning-level mitigations. Greenwood stated that of the six complaints, two PCSD considered invalid, because they did not qualify as a violation under Illinois public health statute. “Seeing a restaurant’s ad or menu on Facebook isn’t a violation,” Greenwood said. “The only two things that are statutorily enforceable are employees not wearing masks and having more than 50 people in one place.” Of the four enforceable complaints, Greenwood said, one was in Nebo, one in Pike Station and two were in Barry. Greenwood said that his department’s first step in addressing the complaints has been phone call notifications to the businesses. “We’ve had four complaints,” Greenwood said. “No written notices have been issued to now. We, Chief Starman and myself, met with a group of restaurant owners, and we told them if we receive a complaint our first step would be a phone call to that business notifying them.” Greenwood explained that law enforcement’s response to valid COVID-19 complaints is a three-tiered process. Initially, law enforcement is to present a non-complying business with a written order of non-compliance. If the non-compliance persists on the part of the business, law enforcement issues a notice to disperse. Finally, if non-compliance persists following the notice to disperse, law enforcement reports the matter to the state’s attorney who will consider action as that office sees appropriate. The sheriff stated that his office continues to be supportive of Pike County businesses and has no desire to take actions detrimental to their viability. “A couple of restaurant owners have told me that if they have to close their doors again, there is no way they could survive,” Greenwood. “These businesses have employees that they need to pay. By no means are we going to go into restaurants to drag people out.” A press release issued by Pike County officials — including Pike County Board Chairman Andy Borrowman, Pike County Sheriff David Greenwood, Pittsfield Police Chief Mike Starman, Pittsfield City Attorney Mike Hollahan, Pike County Health Department Administrator Anita Andress, Board of Health President Dr. David Iftner, Pike County Health Department Medical Director Dr. Ronald Johnson, Pike County State’s Attorney Zack Boren and others — on Oct. 31 stated that in the event of large gatherings being reported at local businesses, the health department would work with local law enforcement to enforce the emergency COVID-19 rules added to the Illinois Control of Communicable Diseases Code in August. The release went on to state that the the primary goal of the enforcement efforts would be to increase public safety by educating and assisting businesses in compliance. However, the release also stated that businesses which are willfully non-compliant face the possibility of prosecution for a Class A misdemeanor violation of section 8.1 of the Illinois Department of Public Health Act. “As cases continue to rise, we all have to look in the mirror and see what we can do to help our neighbors,” Pittsfield Police Chief Michael Starman said in the press release. “Please follow the guidelines. Stay six feet apart or wear a mask. Refrain from gathering in large crowds. We can get to the other side of this if everyone steps up and does better. We can all do better.”

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Peggy Quincy paints an architectural detail from Higbee School on Friday, Nov. 20. The item that Quincy is painting is a decorative keystone that was located above the main entrance to Higbee.

Added COVID cases yield restrictions statewide by DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press The Pike County Health Department (PCHD) reported that as of Monday, Nov. 23 a total of 879 lab confirmed and 69 probable COVID-19 cases in Pike County residents have been reported to PCHD. Of those, 148 cases are active, with 12 being hospitalized and 26 COVID-19 related deaths reported. Monday’s new PCHD numbers represent an increase of 98 confirmed COVID-19 cases and seven COVID-related deaths since Monday, Nov. 16. On Nov. 2, Illinois Region 3, which includes Pike County, has been under increased mitigation requirements by the State of Illinois to stem the spread of the pandemic, however, facing rapidly rising COVID-19 case numbers and related deaths across, the state of Illinois has elected to enact Tier 3 mitigation requirements across the

entire state. Mitigation restrictions were extended statewide on Friday, Nov. 20. The mitigations severely limit restaurants and bars and mandates that these establishments not allow any indoor seating and that they close by 11 p.m. and not open again before 6 a.m. In addition, the mitigations severely limit capacity at retail establishments and many forms of recreational activities. PCHD warns that continuing COVID-19 cases could result in even more harsh restrictions from the state government. “Unless we, as Pike County residents, patrons, employees and business owners pull together to reduce the spread of this virus, we could be subject to further mitigations and possible shutdown,” PCHD staff said in a press release. “It is up to each and every one of us to make a difference.”

Griggsville woman dies in ATV crash By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The Pike County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of an ATV crash in the 500 block of North Union Street in Griggsville Nov. 17 at 8:47 p.m. Upon arrival and following extensive life saving measures, Janet L. Tedrow, 60, of Griggsville, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the ATV, Jonathon Goertz, 44, also of Griggsville, was airlifted to St. John’s Hospital with injuries that were not considered

life threatening. Goertz was cited for driving under the influence of alcohol, operating a non-highway vehicle on the street and having no valid drivers license. A joint investigation into the crash by the Pike County Sheriff’s Department and the Illinois State Police is still ongoing. Assisting at the scene were personnel from Pike County EMS, Griggsville Fire Department, North Pike Fire Department, Pittsfield Police Department, Illinois State Police and the Pike County Coroner’s Office.

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PHS junior Cade Corgiat tends to his family’s flock of heritage breed turkeys (left) and shows off his family’s flock of broad-breasted meat turkeys (right) southeast of Pittsfield on Monday, Nov. 23. Cade’s parents, Dean and Darlene Corgiat, have operated Tomahawk Creek Turkey Farm for the past seven years. Residents may purchase live turkeys or have a turkey slaughtered on the farm. Tomahawk Creek Turkey Farm can be found on Facebook or contacted at 217-491-0936. The farm is located at 42441 225th Avenue, Pittsfield.

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Pittsfield city council approves COVID-19 paid leave, Christmas bonuses By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Christmas bonuses were approved for all full-time and part-time city employees at Pittsfield’s Tuesday, Nov. 17 city council meeting. Alderwoman Beth White moved to approve a net Christmas Bonus of $300 for fulltime employees and $100 for the part-time employees. Alderman Bill Grimsley seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously. “We kept the bonuses the same from last year,� Pittsfield Mayor John Hayden said. Mayor John Hayden and Alderwoman Beth White explained to the council that the City of Pittsfield will follow the Families First Coronavirus Response Act guidelines and continue paying employees while they are in quarantine as mandated by a medical professional. “The first 80 hours are paid at 100 percent,� Hayden said. “After two weeks, the employee receives two-thirds pay.� Following the discussion of COVID-19 paid leave, Alderman Robert Wood moved to direct City Attorney Mike Hollahan to prepare an ordinance, based on a model ordinance from the Illinois Municipal League (IML), pertaining to declaring a local state of emergency within Pittsfield. “It could be any catastrophic event, like an earthquake,� Wood said. “The mayor could make the decision to put in place a curfew for example. It gives the mayor more authority for a short period of time.� Once drafted, the ordinance will be reviewed at a future council meeting. Alderman Wood also moved to accept Blue Cross Blue Shield Choice Preferred as the health insurance for the city of Pittsfield. Pittsfield had been self-insured until now, but the self-insured option had become financially unsustainable. “We won’t have to raise their premiums at all,� Hayden said of employee insurance premiums under the new plan. Alderman Grimsley moved to accept the recommendation of the council’s Economic

Development Committee for the expansion of Pittfield’s Industrial Park. According to City Engineer Max Middendorf, with the vote, the city authorized engineering and permitting work to commence to allow utilities to be run to the undeveloped eastern portion of the Industrial Park near the burn pile. In addition, Middendorf said, permits will be required from the Army Corps of Engineers and the Department of Natural Resources for any drainage structures on the property. Alderman Wood indicated the land to be developed is approximately 21 acres. Wood added that part of the rationale for doing the engineering and permitting at this point in time is to be prepared for state grant funding to assist with development of the site. A test well will be dug at the city’s wellfield on Illinois Route 96 at the Horton Creek Overflow. Middendorf said that the second of three wells at the site had lower dynamic water levels than desired, due to a collapse of the rock formation into which the well is drilled. In response, a test well is to be bored near the collapsed well in hopes of maintaining a viable third well at the site. “It’s not an emergency situation now, but we wanted to be in a good situation next summer and have a backup well,� Middendorf said. Alderman Wilson asked about the concrete wall project in what was the basement of the former Temptations Building which was demolished earlier in the year. Middendorf stated that the material should be delivered and installed in the very near future. “The backfill used to fill the basement of the building will put additional load on the neighboring building’s wall,� Middendorf said. “Joe Petty Construction is reinforcing that wall.� The city council also approved Picture Pittsfield’s Deer Santa Parade route, which was to be held Nov. 29. The parade has subsequently been canceled, because of statemandated restrictions on public gatherings and events to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Western postpones basketball, approves personnel moves By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Like all other Pike County school districts, Western’s board – at its Monday, Nov. 16 meeting – approved the postponement of the 20202021 basketball season in accordance with guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). With the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in the state, IDPH has suspended team practices and competitions. Currently, only individual workouts are allowed by student athletes at Illinois schools. A coach may be present during individual workouts. Board members heard a presentation of the school district’s fiscal year 2020 financial audit from auditor Suzanne Steckel of the Jacksonville accounting firm Zumbahlen, Eyth, Surratt and Flynn, Ltd. Subsequently, the board approved the findings of the audit and the audit report. In addition, the school board approved amending the district’s treasurer’s reports from July and August to reflect the audited balances which were reported by Steckel. Western Superintendent Jessica Funk reported that 41 percent of the district’s funding for the current fiscal year has been vouchered and 30 percent of funding has been processed by the district. Western is still waiting on one transportation payment to be released to the district from the state. Western High School and Elementary School Principal Connie Thomas informed board members that in an effort to get students civically engaged, elementary students had spent time learning about the importance of voting and the meaning of Veterans Day. Classes in the elementary school held mock elections and prepared speeches. In addition, students wrote

cards of appreciation for veterans living in longterm care facilities. Thomas also reported that high school quiz bowl sponsor and Spanish teacher Ruth Kummerow is working to arrange a virtual quiz bowl schedule to be held from January through March. Six students – one senior, two juniors and three freshmen – have signed up to participate on the quiz bowl team. Quiz bowl matches will be held virtually using the Google Meets platform, with Western students meeting as a group at the school. In the event Western turns to fully remote learning and school buildings are closed, the quiz bowl season will be canceled. Thomas also said that high school classwork will continue through Monday, Dec. 21, and final exams will be held Tuesday, Dec. 22. Students who possess a passing grade in a given class as of Dec. 18 are not required to take the final exam for that class. Western High School graduation day is scheduled to be held Saturday, May 22 at 2 p.m. Western Junior High School Principal reported the October students of the month at the school: sixth grader Brennen Carr, seventh grader Chantelle Sneeden and eighth grader Layne Wood. Following the board meeting’s closed session, board members approved several personnel decisions. The board approved the resignations of paraprofessional Jacob Kaufman as of Nov. 6 and of music teacher Amber Kaufman as of the end of the semester. Board members approved hiring Cobie McQuay effective Oct. 21. In addition, the board approved Sethe Roig as assistant junior high basketball coach for the upcoming season, John Skirvin as transportation and maintenance director and Mike Snyder as full-time maintenance worker. Submitted photo

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Pleasant Hill hears audit presentation, financial rating improves By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Pleasant Hill’s school board, at its Monday, Nov. 16 meeting, heard the results of the district’s audit from accounting firm Zumbahlen, Eyth, Surratt, Foote, and Flynn, LTD. As a result of the audit findings, Pleasant Hill’s Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) financial profile improved to a 2.9 on a four point scale. “We went from a 2.5 to 2.9,� Pleasant Hill Superintendent Ron Edwards said. “We came off of the watch list and moved up to the warning level.� ISBE’s financial profile levels, from lowest to highest, are “watch,� “warning,� “review� and “recognition.� “This was our best financial performance in the last three years,� Edwards added. According to Edwards, the audit revealed two negative findings related to financial oversight and budgeting. “One negative finding was related to segregation of duties among our financial staff,� Edwards said. “Also, our expenditures were over budget in a couple accounts.� Edwards said that the accounting associated with refinancing bonds at a lower interest rate showed as a negative on the district’s books. “It made us look like we were way over

budget in debt service,� Edwards said. “It looks like an additional expenditure.� Pleasant Hill’s board also approved a resolution to approve the district’s tax levy to be filed in December. The levy is an increase of 4.96 percent. The board went on to approve a truth in taxation waiver, which allows the district to not hold a truth in taxation hearing because the levy increase is less than five percent. Several board policy changes related to Title IX sexual harassment claims were approved at the meeting. Edwards said that sexual harassment training for district staff is being planned. In the superintendent’s report to the board, Edwards stated that an ongoing transition within the district’s school buildings to LED lights is nearly complete. “We’ve been working on changing the lights internally, instead of hiring a contractor,� Edwards said. “It took longer, but now we are just tying up loose ends – closet lights and the like.� Board members adopted a resolution to follow Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) guidelines pertaining to school sports. Edwards said that practices and competition are on hold, pending additional action by IDPH and the Governor’s office. “We chose to postpone until we receive further guidance,� Edwards said. “Right now all we can do is hold individual workouts with student athletes.�

Pikeland authorizes tax levy preparation By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Pikeland’s board authorized Superintendent Carol Kilver to prepare the district’s tax levy at Pikeland’s Wednesday, Nov. 18 meeting. A truth in taxation hearing will be held at the district’s Dec. 16 school board meeting. Kilver indicated the district’s property owners would see minimal increases in tax rates. “I believe the tax rate will be pennies more than it was last year,� Kilver. “The estimate is $3.82 compared to $3.80.� Kilver reported that, while Pikeland’s administration is keeping a close eye on COVID-19 rates and changing state guidance, the district’s aim remains to be continuing to deliver in-person instruction to as many students as possible and keeping district school buildings open. “As we go into the holiday season, our goal is to keep our school doors open for kids through Dec. 18,� Kilver said. “The things that would change that would be community factors and anything new the Governor would lay for us.� Board members reviewed and approved the fiscal year 2020 financial audit. According to Kilver, the audit reflected the district’s good financial health. Pikeland’s Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) financial profile is at the “recognition� level, which is the highest rating possible. “Our financial profile is a little better than a year ago,� Kilver said. “They look at cash on hand and debt levels to determine if we are living within our means. While we do have some bonds, they are saying we’re in a good place financially.� Board members also heard a transportation report that updated progress on a report

to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) about dangerous roadways and the possible addition of a bus stop within Pittsfield. In addition, Kilver updated the board on a grant from the Health and Wellness Foundation of Pike County designed to improve mental health among students. Kilver reported a comprehensive survey to measure overall wellbeing of students is being rolled out this winter. A behavioral health school liaison has recently been hired with grant funds, and an additional clinical social worker will be hired through the grant to work with students. Pikeland joined all three of the other Pike County school districts in adopting Illinois High School Association (IHSA) and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) guidelines for winter sports, which postpones all group practices and competition. Individual student athletes may take part in workouts supervised by a coach. The district also adopted board policy changes related to sexual harassment review procedures at the district. Following closed session, the board approved the resignation of Erin Fesler as seventh and eighth grade track coach effective Nov. 19. Board members also approved the following hires: Q Kori Hayes – second semester PHS math teacher. Q JoGari McCartney – long-term fourth grade substitute, PCS. Q Alexis Moore – districtwide Behavioral Health School Liaison. Q Chastity Moore – South Elementary School paraprofessional.

Griggsville-Perry approves lease of school farm By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press After Griggsville-Perry had let out bids for school-owned cropland south of Griggsville at its October school board meeting, the board approved a three-year lease to Cody Piper at the district’s Wednesday, Nov. 18 meeting. Piper had held the last lease for the ground as well. The terms of the lease are $308 per acre on the 110.8 acre tract for each of the next three years. “The farm tenant committee reviewed bids prior to the meeting, and the full board approved the lease,� Griggsville-Perry Superintendent Kent Hawley said. Board members also heard an informational tax levy presentation by Hawley. Hawley reports that the estimated assessed value on property in the school district is expected to go up by 4.6 percent. Hawley estimates that the district will increase the levy by 4.96 percent. According to Hawley, Griggsville-Perry, because of the district’s financial state, is seeking more funding through tax levy than it had last year. “The levy is simply a way to collect the tax dollars you need as a district,� Hawley said. “If you ask for level funding, you ask for level funding. I can’t do level. We’re asking for more dollars than we got last year.� In the past fiscal year, Hawley said, Griggsville-Perry received $1.967 million from the tax levy. In the upcoming fiscal year, the district is seeking $2.065 million from the levy – a difference of $98,000 across the district. The district’s budget as a

whole is approximately $5 million. The district agreed to follow Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Illinois High School Association (IHSA) guidance for winter sports. The guidance disallows group practices and competition, pending further guidance from the organizations. Individual workouts are allowed for student athletes, and a coach may supervise the student athlete while he or she works out. The board approved policy changes mandated by federal guidelines regarding Title IX sexual harassment claims. “Basically what it did is put in place processes for sexual harassment complaints and codified those types of things,� Hawley said. “We get to decide who are the people in the district responsible for reviewing those complaints. Our administration has already done training on the Title IX changes, which was conducted by the district’s legal firm.� Superintendent Hawley commended district faculty and staff for their continued flexibility and hard work throughout the school year. Hawley also reported that, while Griggsville-Perry intends to stay open for in-person instruction, any move to remote learning would likely be created by staff shortages, because of COVID-19 quarantines. “It gets to the point, where if we have a few teachers out, and Western has a few teachers out, and Pleasant Hill has a few teachers out, and Pikeland has several teachers out – we start to run out of substitutes,� Hawley said. No personnel decisions were approved following the meeting’s closed session.

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150 Years Ago Dec. 1, 1870 The First telegraphic dispatch was received in the Pittsfield telegraph office yesterday. We are glad to be able to announce that Pittsfield is now in telegraphic communication with the rest of mankind. A gentleman from Missouri is to be the telegrapher. Owing to defects in the law and neglect or fraud on the part of some Assistant Marshals, the census returns from some state are incomplete. The St Louis Journal of Agriculture thinks if farmers do not get “scared too soon,� they will get $8 per hundred for good hogs. 125 Years Ago Nov. 27, 1895 The roller skating on the school walks is excellent. Would it be money well invested to provide light in East School for dark days? Eyes are not given but once in this life. Fred Gay entered a cave recently and secured a supply of bats for the Pittsfield zoology class. 100 Years Ago Dec. 1, 1920 Barry now has a new $30,000 telephone plant, with all wires in town under-

ground. More than 200 carloads of livestock were shipped from Pike County in November. Falling livestock and corn prices were a major factor in the large sale. Farmers report that jobs paying $6 to $8 per day are “going begging.� 75 Years Ago Nov. 28, 1945 The Missouri ordinance works near Louisiana, Mo. are to be taken over by the Bureau of Mines, and operated as a demonstration plant. During the war the plant manufactured synthetic ammonia. Attorney George C. Weaver presented a history of Pittsfield football at the Pittsfield Rotary Club Wednesday night. He played left guard on the first PHS football team that defeated the Whipple Academy of Jacksonville, Nov. 19, 1896. Earl C. Smith of Detroit, president of the great Illinois Agricultural Association for the past 20 years and one of the most outstanding agricultural authorities in America, Monday announced his retirement as active head of the organization. Toyland is open at Harp’s 5-10-25 cent store. Bigger and better than ever before.

50 Years Ago Dec. 2, 1970 Tuesday, Dec. 15, Illinois voters will be asked to vote YES or NO to the new 1970 Constitution. Pant suits became approved wear at Illini Hospital about a month ago. The mini skirt has invaded the uniform world, and nurses were finding it difficult to buy styles that enabled them to retain their dignity and still perform their more active duties. Glenn Smith has announced the end of his 37-year career of coaching high school athletics. He had retired from PHS coaching in 1961, but came back as assistant football coach in 1965. 25 Years Ago Nov. 29, 1995 Lots of boys and girls braved the cold to wait for Santa to arrive in Pittsfield Friday night in connection with the lighting of the courthouse decorations, some of which are new this year. An all-county 50-member choir has been rehearsing for its performance of Handel’s Messiah the next two weekends. The choir has been rehearsing since October under the direction of Cleve Curry of Griggsville and Judith Steers of Barry. Members of the Hull Unit-

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ed Methodist Church held services for the first time in their new building Sunday. Volunteers from all over the country worked with the congregation to build the new church after the flood of 1993. The Saukee boys basketball team won the QND Tipoff tourney, led in scoring by Jason Rinehart. 10 Years Ago Dec. 1, 2010 Scott Syrcle, who lost his bid to become Pike County treasurer in the Nov. 2 election by 56 votes, has filed for a discovery recount. The Pike County board passed the lowest general fund tax levy in years at last Tuesday’s regular monthly meeting. Kenneth Donohoo and Linda Lewis were married Dec.5, 1960, and will celebrate their 50th anniversary Sunday, December 5 at the Pike County Senior Citizens Center. The Pittsfield boys basketball team rolled to four straight wins last week as it captured it fourth straight Saukee Turkey Tournament title. Brad Hamilton and Dalton Hoover were leading scorers for the Saukees. Q Pickings from Pike’s Past is compiled by Michael Boren.

OBITUARIES William ‘Leon’ Borrowman

William “Leon� Borrowman, 60, of Beardstown and formerly of Nebo, died Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Heritage Health in Beardstown. He was born October 12, 1960 in Louisiana, MO, the son of William Leo and Juanita Battershell Borrowman. He is survived by one son, Cody Borrowman of Ft. Mohave, AZ; two stepchildren, Gregory Edward “Jedd� Ross of Green Valley and Nina Marie Ross of Havana; three grandchildren, Jeremiah, Alexandria and Leeanne Borrowman; three brothers, Oren, Scott and Ronnie Borrowman, all of Nebo; aunt, Hazel Daniels of Nebo; uncle, Robert Borrowman of Hutchinson, KS; close friends, Don Looker and Dave Smith; and his True Value Family. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, John Borrowman; and one sister, Joyce Colbert. Mr. Borrowman was a graduate of Pittsfield High School. He worked as a farm hand for area farmers in Pike County, then started his own heating and air conditioning repair business. Most recent-

ly he was employed at True Value Hardware in Beardstown, retiring after fifteen years due to his declining health. Leon was known to tinker and could fix anything worth fixing. He enjoyed camping and riding around town in his van. He had a generous heart and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A graveside memorial service will be held at a later date at Nebo Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the charity or organization of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.sagerfuneralhome.com. Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown is in charge of the arrangements.

Linda Carol Harlow Linda Carol Harlow, 73, of Bowling Green, MO and formerly of Nebo, IL, died Friday November 20, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Cremation rites will be

accorded. A memorial service will be held at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill at a later date. Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is handling the arrangements.

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Anna Belle Harshman Anna Belle Harshman, age 88 of Pittsfield, IL passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Eastside Health and Rehabilitation Center in Pittsfield, IL. She was born March 8, 1932 to Robert E. and Georgia Belle Breeden Luster in Alexander, IL. Anna Belle married Wayne Harshman on December 20, 1950 at the Buckhorn Methodist Church and he survives. She graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1949 and moved to Buckhorn. Anna Belle worked for GTE in Mt. Sterling until she married Wayne and moved to Pittsfield where she lived the rest of her life. She was a homemaker for many years and enjoyed raising her children. She later began working at Wade Real Estate in the 1960’s and continued until she retired in the early 2000’s. Anna Belle was of the Christian faith and always enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and socializing with friends. She enjoyed knitting, sewing, crocheting and also enjoyed golfing and loved to fish and enjoyed many fishing trips. Anna Belle was a member of Old Orchard Country Club, Moose lodge, and the Pittsfield Dance Club where she enjoyed square dancing. She had a deep love and devotion to her family and was an all around good person who would do anything in the world for her family and friends. Anna Belle is survived by her loving husband of almost 70 years, Wayne; son, Gary Harshman of Myrtle Beach, NC; daughter, Sandra (Gale) Bess of Newburgh,

IN; grandchildren, Amy (Jeff) Van de Ryt of Clarksville, TN, Russell (Lindsay) Harshman of Myrtle Beach, NC, Johnathon Allen, Ashley (Cameron) Hollen of Evansville, IN, Gale (Renee) Bess, Jr of Evansville, IN, Brittany (Max) Monroe of Evansville, IN, Crystal (Ryan) Molohon of Auburn, IL and David Bess of Hattiesburg, MS; fifteen great grandchildren; sisters in law, Dorothy Luster of Pawnee, IL and Mary Moore of Orlando, FL; and brother in law, Harold Harshman of MI. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Luster and Georgia Luster Shoopman; brother, Howard Luster; sister in infancy; brothers in law, James Moore, Stuart Harshman and Dale Harshman; sisters in law, Joyce Harshman and Helen Crowder. Graveside service were held on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. at Pittsfield West Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to be made to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh. com. Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield is handling the arrangements.

Dennis Lee Neese Dennis Lee Neese, age 85, of LaSalle, IL and formerly of Pittsfield, IL, died early Thursday evening (November 19, 2020) at the LaSalle Veterans Home in LaSalle, IL. He was born October 14, 1935 in rural Nebo, the son of George Neese and Eva Ewers Neese, and graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1953. He married Wilma “Willie� Jean Jones on July 12, 1958 at his parent’s home in rural Pittsfield and she preceeded him in death on June 11, 2020. Surviving is a daughter, Deborah VanAntwerp (John) of Normal, IL; two grandchildren, Callie VanAntwerp and Dana VanAntwerp, both of Normal, IL; the daughter of his heart, Debra Sussman of Rockville, MD; a sister-in-law, Ginny Cheek and brother-in-law Harold Cheek, both of Kingman, AZ; two nieces, one nephew, and various cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a son, George Neese; and a sister, Ruth Ann Miller. Dennis was a truck driver for several companies, mainly Mid-American out of Springfield. He worked for Farmers Insurance Group for over 25 years, later becoming an independent insurance agent and part-time driver for Dot Foods. As much as he loved driving trucks, his passions were collecting stoneware and other “good stuff,� and

hunting, both of which he did for over 40 years. He was a proud founding member of the Poverty Ridge Hunt Club. Dennis also led Boy Scout Troop #18 for 16 years, taking his boys on trips through Western states, to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, and to Washington, D.C. He was a member of the El Dara Masonic Lodge for 41 years and a 37-year member of American Legion Post 152. Dennis spent the last two years of his life as a resident of the LaSalle Veterans Home. Private services will be held Wednesday November 25, 2020 at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Burial will be in Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill, Il. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the LaSalle Veterans Home care of AirsmanHires Funeral Home, Box 513, Pittsfield, IL 62363. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www. airsman-hires.

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Dolores ‘Dee’ Forshey Dolores “Dee� Forshey, age 85 of Barry, IL, passed away at home on November 18, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born September 18, 1935 to Dale and Virginia Moyer Pryor. She married Clarence “Cork� Forshey on July 10, 1955 at the Methodist Church in Barry, IL and he preceded her in death on August 31, 2016. Of this union came six children. Dee graduated from Barry High School in 1953. She worked for the First National Bank of Barry, the Apple Basket, Cree Mee, K&E & Stroemers. She was the curator at the Barry Museum, Pioneer Woman in 1986, a Golden Apple recipient in 2013 and a member of the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary. In her early years she was an active PTA member & proud supporter of the 4H, church and other various school programs. She enjoyed square dancing, baking, gardening & spending time with her family. She is survived by her six children, David (Cindy) Forshey, Mark Forshey, Starr Wolfe, Kay Ann (Frank)

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Venettia Rose Cloninger, age 87, of Nebo, IL passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Liberty Village in Pittsfield. She was born on July 10, 1933 in Hardin, IL to Francis Grover and Helen Leona Shanks Seeman. She married Oscar Eugene ‘O.E.’ Cloninger on December 17, 1949 in Hardin, IL, and he survives. Venettia attended school in Hardin and Pearl and became a homemaker after marrying. She went on to work various jobs and retired from Jones Poultry in Pearl, IL in 1993 after many years of working there. She and O.E. were both baptized in a creek near Pearl on July 27, 1958 by Chelsy Ladimer, and have been longtime members of Pearl Church of Christ. Venettia enjoyed travelling with O.E. and their children and together have visited Canada and every state in the United States, visiting some more than once. She

was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and liked fishing. She especially loved her family, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Venettia always had a smile on her face and was a wonderful caretaker. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of nearly 71 years, Oscar Eugene ‘O.E.’ Cloninger; children, Albert Earl Cloninger of Pittsfield, IL, Randy Eugene (Ruby) Cloninger of Nebo, IL, Cindy Annette Shaw of Pittsfield, IL; ten grandchildren, Evan (Liz) Moss, Rachel Cloninger, John Cloninger, Rhett (Amber) Cloninger, Deidre (C.J.) Ingersoll, Koren Mandragon, Mandy Cloninger, Chad Cloninger, Cassie Tran, Lydia Moss (Chris) Reel; seven great grandchildren; sister, Bonnie Steinacher of Carrollton, IL; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and

Fairless, Scott Forshey & Penny Forshey, a sister Lori (Harley) Whitlock, a brother Norman Pryor along with 17 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and a special niece and great niece. Dee was preceded in death by her parents, Dale & Virginia Pryor and her husband, Clarence. Graveside services were held Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 3:30 PM at Park Lawn Cemetery in Barry, IL. Memorials are suggested to be made to Barry Museum or Barry First Responders. Online condolences may be left to the family at www. nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry is handling the arrangements.

Ray Leon Claycomb Ray Leon Claycomb, age 84 of Griggsville, IL passed away Monday, November 16, 2020 at his home. He was born on November 9, 1936 in LaHarpe, IL to Wendell and Edith Fowler Claycomb. He married Iris Lambeth on June 3, 1961 at the New Salem United Methodist Church and she survives. He graduated from LaHarpe High School and went on to spend 4 years in the United States Navy. Ray then went on to attend college, after graduating from Western Illinois University, he taught biology and physical science at Westmer High School in Joy, IL. Ray attended graduate school at Drake University on a National Science Foundation Grant and then joined the National Park Service as an interpreter and was stationed at Grand Canyon National Park, Gettysburg National Military Park, Fort Necessity National Monument, Pipestone National Monument and the Natchez Trace Parkway. He enjoyed his hobbies of woodworking to take toys and games to local craft fairs, gardening to share produce and flowers with others, and raising chickens to give away eggs. Ray was known as a giving man by many, not only giving of things but having a true giving soul. He was an active member of the New Salem United Methodist Church where he served as treasurer and usher for many years, served as a Boy Scout leader and was proud of being able to donate 25 gallons of blood over his lifetime. Ray is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Iris; daughter, Janet (Kevin) Poppema of Griggsville, IL; son, Steve (Susan) Claycomb of Brandon, MS; four grandchildren; and many wonderful nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death

Helen Seeman; daughter-inlaw, Nina Cloninger; and sisters, Thelma Kirn, Lottie Iler, Edna Steimac, Doris Gagliardo, Frances Fuller, and Lillian Evering. Services will be held privately with Jerry Edison officiating and interment will be at Greenpond Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

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by his parents, Wendell and Edith Claycomb; brothers, Bill Claycomb and Gene Claycomb; and sister, Linda Claycomb Ray. Per Ray’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and there will be a memorial service at a later date. Memorials are suggested to be made to Blessing Hospice. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield is handling the arrangements.

Robert Ray Smith Robert Ray Smith, Sr., age 90, of Pittsfield, IL passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Eastside Health and Rehabilitation Center in Pittsfield. He was born January 5, 1930 in Pittsfield, IL to Clement H. and Nellie E. Butler Smith. He married the love of his life, Janet Aline Ator on June 12, 1948 in Denver, CO and she preceded him in death August 27, 2020. Bob graduated from Pittsfield High School and went on to join the Army Air Corp where he served as a photographer. He spent his life as a self employed businessman serving as part owner in CH Smith & Sons Oil Company, owner of S-Bar-H Western Wear, B.J.S. & Best Systems Builders, and partner in development of Panther Creek Subdivision. Bob was an avid super modified race car enthusiast and was an active supporter and part owner of Pittsfield Speedway. In earlier years, he enjoyed flying his own airplanes, was a huge country music fan and an avid reader, especially history books. Bob was an active participant in writing a historical book about Pike County and was considered a wealth of knowledge by friends and family on historical facts; and he was happy to share with anyone who would listen. Bob was proud of his community and was instrumental in installing the West Cemetery entrance gate. He took great pride in his family and was always interested in his children’s and grandchildren’s business affairs. Bob was by far at his best when spending time with his darling wife, Janet and he missed her deeply after her passing. He is survived by daughter, Robin Callihan of Griggsville, IL; sons, Bobby (Chris) Smith of Pittsfield, IL and Richard (Elaine) Smith of Pittsfield,

IL; grandchildren, Lori Bradshaw, Tami McDonald, Todd Smith, Matt Smith, Michael Smith and Nikki Fish; great grandchildren, Brendan Bradshaw, Kaleb Bradshaw, Brady Taylor, Cara Taylor, Mason Bolton, Marlee Bolton, Madison Smith, Dae Lyn McDonald, Gavyn McDonald, Kayla Smith, Dalton Smith, Skyler Smith, Blade Smith, Jacob Smith, Ryan Smith, Frank Smith, Olivia Smith, Isabel Smith, Silas Smith, Caroline Smith, Gabi Fish and Jackson Fish; and sister in law, Jennifer Butler of Panama City, FL. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Clement and Nellie Smith; loving wife of 72 years, Janet; daughter, Barbara Smith; grandchildren, Angie Taylor, Heather Callihan, Grace McDonald and Gabe Smith; sons in law, Terry Callihan and Gearold Smith; sister, Anna Mae Smith; brother, Keith (Darlene) Smith; sister in law, JoAnn (Hal) Heidbreder; and nephew, Lonnie Broadman. Per Bob’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the Griggsville Estates or West Cemetery of Pittsfield, Illinois. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Local Church Listings Calvary Baptist Church 180 S. Franklin St., PO Box 160 ‡ PittsďŹ eld, IL 62363 calvarypittsďŹ eld@gmail.com

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NO TRESPASSING or hunting allowed on the land in Batchtown owned by Steve and Cindy Meszaros. Violators will be prosecuted. 9.8.21 NO TRESPASSING or hunting allowed on the land in Batchtown owned by Marcy Klockenkemper, Judy Lamer, Jeremy Russell, Bonnie Stepanek and Cindy Mezzos. Violators will be prosecuted. 9.8.21 NO TRESPASSING of any kind is permitted on the Kim Kamp and Joe Stelbrink farm located on Summit Grove Rd., Kampsville. Violators will be prosecuted. 8.26.21

NO TRESPASSING, fishing or hunting of any kind on the Buckhorn Farm located in sections 14, 15, 22 and 23 of Woodville Township. Violaters will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. 2.5.21

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615 HUNTING VERY RESPECTFUL hunter looking to lease hunting ground for deer. I have been hunting in Illinois for over ten years and in totality close to 40, I respect all local regulations, land owners wishes and boundary lines. Ideally the lease would be in Greene County. Lodging on the ground or close by is a plus and looking for a multiple year lease, not just one season. Contact Cell phone 908400-4228. 12.23.20

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MAYFAIR FARMS ground North of Highway 10 East of Nebo is private property. Trespassing is forbidden. Violators will be prosecuted. 1.2.21 NO TRESPASSING and no hunting of any kind, is permitted on any property owned by Double Creek Farms. Can be prosecuted. 4.7.21

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This Day In History Nov 25

- Sybilla Thomas Masters became the first American to be granted an English patent for cleaning and curing Indian corn.

for contempt of Congress when they failed to cooperate with the House Un-American Activities Committee.

rebels in Nicaragua. National Security Advisor John Poindexter resigned and Oliver North was fired.

- During the French and Indian War, the British captured Fort Duquesne at what is now known as Pittsburgh.

- Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap� opened in London.

- Poland held its first popular presidential election.

- In the U.S., the Interstate Commerce Commission banned racial segregation on interstate trains and buses.

- The Czech parliament voted to split the country into separate Czech and Slovak republics beginning January 1, 1993.

- During the Revolutionary War, the British evacuated New York. New York was their last military position in the U.S. - William Crompton patented the silk power loom. - Texas relinquished one-third of its territory in exchange for $10 million from the U.S. to pay its public debts and settle border disputes. - Alfred Nobel patented dynamite. - The first of 400 performances of “lolnathe� took place. - J.B. Meyenberg received the patent for evaporated milk. - The Anti-Comintern Pact, an agreement between Japan and Germany, was signed. - Movie studio executives meeting in New York agreed to blacklist the “Hollywood 10,� who were cited a day earlier and jailed

- U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower suffered a stroke. - Japanese author Yukio Mishima committed ritual suicide after giving a speech attacking Japan’s post-war constitution. - Greek President George Papadapoulos was ousted in military coup. - O.J. Simpson (Buffalo Bills) ran for 273 yards against the Detroit Lions. - Mediators from Syria and Saudi Arabia announced a cease-fire in the PLO civil war in Tripoli, Lebanon. - Ronald W. Pelton was arrested on espionage charges. Pelton was a former employee of the National Security Agency. He was later convicted of ‘selling secrets’ to Soviet agents. - U.S. President Reagan and Attorney Gen. Edwin Meese revealed that profits from secret arms sales to Iran had been diverted to

- Egyptian Prime Minister Atef Sedki escaped an attempt on his life when a bomb was detonated by Islamic militants near his motorcade.

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- Serbs protested in the streets of the Bosnian capital Sarajevo The protest was against a peace plan. - Britain’s highest court ruled that former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet, whose extradition was being sought by Spain, could not claim immunity from prosecution for the crimes he committed during his rule. - President Jiang Zemin arrived in Tokyo for the first visit to Japan by a Chinese head of state since World War II. - The IMF (International Monetary Fund) approved a $5.5 billion bailout for Pakistan. https://www.on-this-day.com/onthisday/thedays/ alldays/nov25.htm

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Sara Rudd, head director of the Pittsfield Public Library, was the guest of the Pike County Rotary last week. She was introduced by Rotarian Zack Boren. Rudd is from Pittsfield, has worked at the library for five years and became director this past August. Sara Bernard was the previous director and offered Sara Rudd a mentorship she appreciates. The club went on a tour of the library and met the staff. Areas in the library that were showcased include the genealogy and reference section, new microfilm machine, the interlibrary loan service, large-print section, homebound service, audio books, elevator that provides wheelchair accessibility and the youth department.

Flu clinic Dec. 4 at PCHD Pike County Health Department will be offering an adult flu vaccination clinic, by appointment only, Friday, Dec. 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The clinic will run through the lunch hour. Please call 217-285-4407 Ext 100 to make an appointment. The clinic will be a drive-up clinic, which will allow you to stay in your car. It will be held at Pike County Health Department, 606 W. Adams Street in Pittsfield. Watch for signs to help with the drive-up process.

The cost of the influenza vaccine is $35 (or billed to Medicare or Medicaid with no cost to the client). Cash, check or credit cards are accepted. Insurance billing for most private insurance plans is available again this year. High-dose flu vaccine is available for those 65 years and older. The CDC recommends everyone six months and older receive the flu vaccine. People at high risk of serious flu complications, including young children; pregnant women; people with chronic health

conditions like asthma, diabetes or heart and lung disease and people 65 years and older should make getting vaccinated a priority. The flu vaccine is made in the same way as past flu vaccines and is approved by the FDA. An average of 100 million doses of influenza vaccine is used in the United States each year, and flu vaccine has an excellent safety record. For more information, contact Nancy Halpin, RN at Pike County Health Department, 285-4407, extension 124

Griggsville-Perry High School announces first quarter honor roll Students at Griggsville-Perry High School being named to either the honor roll or the high honor roll include: Freshmen: Mason Bolton, Tighan Lawson, Riley Lemmons, Jeffrey Leonard, Lane Lipcaman, Kiera Nash, Rory Phillips, Ella Richard, Kyle Waters, Alexis Zavala.

Sophomores: Dyami Ator, Addie Bennett, Sydnee Brown, Logan Evans, Kale Liehr, Damon Tyler Honor-roll juniors: Sophia Bennett, Micah Broyles, Emily Dunham,Tate Kunzeman, Aaron Miller, Kaylee Spencer. Honor roll seniors: Avery Bradshaw, Cashten Kirk, Tanner Leedy,

Renae Martin. All A’s for quarter one: Freshmen: Wyatt Lipcaman, Michael Myers, Isabella Shoemaker, Jaime Syrcle and Colby Tate. Sophomore: Makayla Andrews. Junior: Claire Tate. Seniors: Jenna Kelley and Fiona Kelly.

Pleasant Hill High School announces first quarter honor roll Students named to the honor roll at Pleasant Hill High School include: All A’s - Braylee Anderson, Jayden Barnes, Harlee DeCamp, Carter Dolbeare, Emma Henderson, Hannah Hill, Kortney Holcomb, Macie Lanter, Madilyn Lanter, Emily Leonard, Danyelle Lewis, Madelyn Masters, Dawn McKinnon and Bowman Taylor.

All A’s and B’s - Caroline Arnold, Cecelia Bullock, Will Carsey, Gavin Crowder, Kalista Crowder, Harvey Ewers, Kenton Freesmeyer, Caleb Freesmeyer, Jadyn Hartsock, McKinley Lowe, Kaiti McDonald, Chloe Orr, Jade Peebles, Dylan Richards, Kaci Riddle, Devlin Smith, Reese Thompson, Kali Van Strien, Simon Wheelan,

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Be thankful on Thanksgiving, and every day! Prayer Requests: Audrey Gully, Bonnie Prudoehl, Brian Bradshaw, Cheryl Rheynard, Carl & Wanda Blacketer, Debbie Harshman, Daren Morgan & family, everyone who has Covid-19, Erma Garner, Greg Ketterman, Ginger Whitlock, Helen Mays, Jerry & Ruby Garner, Jenny Fox, Jerry Gully, Jim Kaiser, Josh Bennett, Judy Dockhorn, Justin Blacketer, Lucas Hutton, Leonard Dice, Lois Thomas, Luetta Swartz, Mindy Cloninger, Nic Carter, Pastor Gary Dice, Rhonda Grim, Roger Straus, Roger Bonnett, Thelma McGraw and peace for our unsettled world. Thou art my hiding-place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah. Psalm 32:7 Birthdays and anniversaries for the week: Nov. 26: Harold Meisenheimer, Lill Kremer, Darrell and Julie Davis. Nov. 27: Kacey Smith, Randy and Marie Woods. Nov. 28: Hannah Dice, Jim Chapman. Nov. 29: Dennis Ebers, Laura Hutton, Margaret and Mike Leahr.

Grandson Levi Pence, the son of Megan Pence, came up and stayed the weekend. Then we went to Saint Louis with family and ate at Red Lobster

Beretta Winchell, Keith Wright and Lindsey Wright. B-average or above with no D’s or F’s - Wade Barnes, Nathan Bower, Sidney Cordes, Dae Corion Dolbeare, Kaleb Freesmeyer, Jared Goewey, Nick Gouran, Alena Griffen, Thorne Holcomb, Gwen Martin, Trey Shireman, John Smith and Shelby Turner.

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Nov. 30: Joel and Jillian Myers. Dec. 1: Sandy Peterson. Christmas at the Barry United Methodist Garage will be held this Saturday, Dec. 5, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. There will be several delicious items to purchase such as cookies, candy, cat eyes and paws and frozen cinnamon rolls. There will also be crafts to buy. If you would like to pre-order candy or cinnamon rolls, please call or text Marsha Woods at 217653-3018. Please wear masks and practice social distancing. News from the Barry food pantry: The Barry Food Pantry will be re-opening with drive through service on Tuesday evenings from 4:30-7:30 and on Fridays from 8:30-noon. Trivia Questions for This Week: 1. What did Jesus say in the New Testament that are all numbered? (hairs on our head) 2. “For where your treasure is, there will your __________ be also�. (heart) 3. What does Jesus call the “light of the body�? (the eye) 4. What is the highest waterfall in the United States? (Yosemite Falls at 2425 feet) 5. What state is the geographic center of North America? (North Dakota)

6. What are the 5 boroughs of New York City? (Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island) 7. What state has the most counties? (Texas – 254 counties) 8. What state is the geographic center of the 48 contiguous states? (Kansas) 9. What is the famous last line of Dickens’ “A CHRISTMAS CAROL�? (God bless us, everyone!) 10. Who is generally credited with first saying, “When in doubt tell the truth�? (Mark Twain) My second cousin Crystal Lewis of Mt. Sterling called on me Saturday, Nov. 21. We had a wonderful visit. Here are this week’s selection of Andy Rooney’s quotes that are under the title “Enlightened Perspective.� Hope you all enjoy. “I’ve learned...that I can always pray for someone when I don’t have the strength to help him in some other way.� “I’ve learned...that no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.� “I’ve learned...that sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand.� “I’ve learned...that simple

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By WYVETTA DAVIS 217-285-4880 w9yti@irtc.net walks with my father around the block on summer nights when I was a child did wonders for me as an adult.� “I’ve learned...that life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.� “I’ve learned...that we should be glad God doesn’t give us everything we ask for.: Watch for more of these in the next issues of the local newspapers. Would appreciate any and all news to put in this column. Be kind to one another. Kindness doesn’t cost one penny but is worth so much to others. God bless you and yours. Wyvetta

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS Planet Home Lending, LLC Plaintiff, Vs. Christopher Scholz as Special Representative for John H. South, Ashley Dale, Unknown Heirs and Legatees of John H South, Katie Nicoloff, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, Jacob South, Defendants. 19 CH 12 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JOHN H SOUTH UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS JACOB SOUTH That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: TRACT I: ALL OF LOT FOURTEEN (14) OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION NINETEEN (19) OF TOWNSHIP FIVE (5) SOUTH OF THE BASE LINE AND RANGE THREE (3) WEST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN THE COUNTY OF PIKE AND IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. TRACT II: A PART OF LOT ONE (1) OF THE SUBURBAN LOTS OF THE JAMES H. LONG ESTATE, LYING IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION NINETEEN (19) OF TOWNSHIP FIVE (5) SOUTH OF THE BASELINE AND RANGE THREE (3) WEST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN THE COUNTY OF PIKE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS, MORE FULLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TOWIT: BEGINNING AT A POINT WHICH IS 170.00 FEET SOUTHERLY ALONG THE WEST BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID LOT ONE (1) FROM THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT ONE (1), RUNNING THENCE EASTERLY ON A COURSE PARALLEL TO THE NORTH BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID LOT 1 A DISTANCE OF 11.68 FEET TO A POINT, RUNNING THENCE SOUTHERLY ON A COURSE PARALLEL TO THE WEST BOUNDARY LINE OF SALE LOT 1 A DISTANCE OF 100.0 FEET TO A POINT, RUNNING THENCE WESTERLY ON A COURSE PARALLEL TO THE NORTH BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID LOT 1 A DISTANCE OF 6.0 FEET TO A POINT, RUNNING THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 1, RUNNING THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE WEST BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID LOT 1 A DISTANCE OF 478.1 FEET MORE OR LESS, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE DESCRIPTION OF TRACT II. FOR THE DESCRIPTION OF THE AFORESAID TRACT I (ALL OF LOT FOURTEEN) AND FOR THE DESCRIPTION OF TRACT II (A PART OF LOT ONE (1), REFERENCE IS MADE TO PLAT OF A SURVEY BY MARVIN J. LIKES, REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR (ILLINOIS NO. 35-2150) IN AUGUST OF 1978, WHICH PLAT OF SAID SURVEY IS OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER IN AND FOR SAID COUNTY OF PIKE, BOOK 11, PAGE 130, SLIDE 124. AS SHOWN BY

SAID PLAT OF SAID SURVEY, THE NORTH BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID LOTS 14 AND 1 IS THE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF U.S. HIGHWAY ROUTE NO. 36, WHICH HIGHWAY ROUTE NO. 36 IS EAST WASHINGTON STREET IN THE CITY OF PITTSFIELD, IN SAID COUNTY. THE ABOVE DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE, TRACTS I AND II, ARE SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT GRANTED TO COURTNEY V. WADE AND VICKIE J. WADE, AND THEIR HEIRS, DEVISEES, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS TO THE PROPERTY ADJOINING ON THE EAST OF SAID TRACT I AND II, BUT SAID EASEMENT SHALL NOT BE EXCLUSIVE, THE PERSONS OWNING AND/OR IN POSSESSION OF SAID TRACT I AND II SHALL HAVE EQUAL RIGHT OF INGRESS AND EGRESS ON, OVER AND ALONG THE STRIP OF LAND SUBJECT TO SAID EASEMENT, WHICH EASEMENT SHALL BE ON AND OVER THE MAIN DRIVEWAY SOUTHERLY FROM EAST WASHINGTON STREET A DISTANCE OF 195 FEET, SAID STRIP OF LAND EXTENDING 12 FEET WESTERLY FROM THE WEST BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID LOT 1. THE OWNERS OF SAID ADJOINING PROPERTIES SHALL CONTRIBUTE EQUALLY TO MAINTENANCE OF THE DRIVEWAY AND ALONG SAID EASEMENT. COMMONLY KNOWN AS 535 E. WASHINGTON ST, PITTSFIELD, IL 62363 PIN # 53-032-01 & 53-032-01A and which said Mortgage was made by: JOHN H. SOUTH, A SINGLE PERSON, the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for American Bank of Missouri as Mortgagee, and recorded in the 2IÂżFH RI WKH 5HFRUGHU RI 'HHGV of PIKE County, IL, as Document No. 2011-1150in Liber 807 Page 162; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS <28 ÂżOH \RXU DQVZHU RU RWKHUZLVH ÂżOH \RXU DSSHDUDQFH LQ WKLV FDVH LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH &OHUN RI this Court, on or before December 28, 2020, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. ( ÂżOLQJ LV QRZ PDQGDWRU\ IRU GRFuments in civil cases with limited H[HPSWLRQV 7R H ÂżOH \RX PXVW ÂżUVW FUHDWH DQ DFFRXQW ZLWK DQ H ÂżOLQJ VHUYLFH SURYLGHU 9LVLW KWWS efile.illinoiscourts.gov/serviceproviders.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have WURXEOH H ÂżOLQJ YLVLW +<3(5/,1. “http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/ FAQ/gethelp.aspâ€?www.illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp.asp. Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 223 W Jackson Blvd., Suite 610 Chicago, IL 60606 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you DUH DGYLVHG WKDW WKLV ODZ ÂżUP LV deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Our File No.: 309984 I3160149 11.25, 12.2, 12.9

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Speeding: Lisa Crow, 11/23/77, Perry, $165; Randall S. Lippincott, 11/26/70, Pleasant Hill, $353, three months supervision.

Seatbelt violations: Benjamin Dolbeare, 6/11/02, Barry, $251.

4/15/92, Hull, unsafe equipment, Grant Peebles, 4/13/00, Pleasant Hill, electronic communication device, $307, Weston l. Richards, 1/27/99, Pleasant Hill, disregard traffic control device, $164.

Miscellaneous traffic charges: John L. Coultas, 10/28/93, Pleasant Hill, leaving the scene of an accident and improper lane usage, $2,192, 24 months supervision; 30 hours community service; Jess W. Hayden, 5/19/04, Pittsfield, failure to reduce speed, $353, Jacob D. Hendricks,

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criminal damage to property, less than $500, $2,043, 24 months supervision, 30 hours community service; Edward E. Hull, 9/11/92, Griggsville, revocation of probation on a 2017 domestic battery charge, 24 months conditional discharge and 10 days in jail.

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

Arrests from Nov. 12 to Nov. 14 Sumer I. Warner, 29, Louisiana, Mo., was arrested Nov. 12 at 5:51 p.m. on charges of felony domestic battery. Warner posted $150 and was released Nov. 13 at 4 p.m. Steven D. Niffen, 40, Pleasant Hill, was arrested Nov. 13 at 3:41 p.m. on a felony charge of aggravated battery. He remained

lodged. Noel B. Christison, 33, Springfield, was arrested Nov. 14 at 11:55 a.m. on a felony Pike County warrant. She posted $150 and was released Nov. 14 at 12:10 p.m. Phillip R. Stauffer, 24, Nebo, was arrested Nov. 14 at 1:16 a.m. on a misdemeanor Pike County

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Pleasant Hill Fire Protection District Statement of Receipts and Disbursement for the year ending April 30, 2020 Balance Summary Initial cash balance as of May 1, 2018 ................ $4,072.33 Final cash balance at of Apr 30, 2019 ............... $18,999.15 Income Receipts Operating Income Tax Revenue - Calhoun & Pike County .............$51,807.59 State of Illinois - Tax Revenue .............................$6,698.86 Miscellaneous receipts ...............................................$0.00 Total operating income .................................. $58,506.45 Expenses Disbursements Dues & Membership ...............................................$186.00 Equipment Repairs/Supplies ...............................$8,567.27 Building Repair/Supplies .....................................$3,627.35 Utilities .................................................................$3,755.94 Equipment Fuel ...................................................$2,564.74 0HHWLQJ DQG 2IÂżFH 6XSSOLHV ...............................$1,850.72 Insurance .............................................................$9,204.00 Note Payments ..................................................$14,452.01 Accounting & Legal Fees .......................................$583.50 Training Expenses ..................................................$450.00 Payroll .................................................................$1,270.00 Miscellaneous receipts ........................................$2,084.72 Total operating expenses ...............................$48,596.25

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

PIKE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY We have an affordable, safe and clean apartment for you! PCHA is now accepting applications for its apartments in: >ÀÀÞÊUĂŠ >ĂžÂ?ÂˆĂƒĂŠUĂŠ Ă€Âˆ}}ĂƒĂ›ÂˆÂ?Â?iĂŠUĂŠ iĂœĂŠ >Â˜ĂŒÂœÂ˜ĂŠ *iÀÀÞÊUĂŠ*ÂˆĂŒĂŒĂƒwiÂ?`ĂŠUĂŠ*Â?i>Ăƒ>Â˜ĂŒĂŠ ˆÂ?Â? with immediate openings in some locations! PCHA provides most utilities, trash removal, yard care, maintenance, snow removal, pest control and transportation via Wst Central Mass Transit. All PCHA apartmens have a $300 security deposit and no charge for pets! TÂœĂŠ>ÂŤÂŤÂ?ĂžĂŠÂœĂ€ĂŠ}iĂŒĂŠÂ“ÂœĂ€iĂŠÂˆÂ˜vÂœĂ€Â“>ĂŒÂˆÂœÂ˜]ĂŠÂŤÂ?i>ĂƒiĂŠV>Â?Â?ĂŠĂ•ĂƒĂŠ>ĂŒĂŠ ӣLJ{äLJäÇäĂ‡ĂŠÂœĂ€ĂŠĂƒiiĂŠĂ•ĂƒĂŠÂœÂ˜ĂŠĂŒÂ…iĂŠĂœiLĂŠ>ĂŒĂŠ ĂœĂœĂœ°ÂˆÂŽiÂ…ÂœĂ•ĂƒÂˆÂ˜}°VÂœÂ“ĂŠĂ•Â˜`iĂ€ĂŠĂŒÂ…iĂŠ>ÂŤÂŤÂ?ˆV>Â˜ĂŒĂŠĂƒiVĂŒÂˆÂœÂ˜° PCHA is an equal housing provider and equal opportunity employer.

ANNUAL STATEMENT OF AFAIRS SUMMARY FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2020 Copies of the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2020 will be available for public inspection in the school district/joint agreement administrative office by December 1, annually. Individuals wanting to review this Annual Statement of Affairs should contact:

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Municipal Retirement/Social Security

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GROSS PAYMENT FOR CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL Charles Bartlett, Bridget Cramsey, George Fray, Linda Frye, Rodney Hermsmeier, Tori Hinch, Latonia Hoffman, Deanna Koeller, Jay Lawler, Diane Lee, Virginia Lister, Cody Menze, James Rafferty, Karen Robbins, Jeffrey Ruzicka, Karen Schultz, Elizabeth Seals, Madison Skarda, Judith Steers, Amy Strubinger, Debra Wasowicz, Megan Wilson, Carrie Wyatt.

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Salary Range: $60,000 - $89,999 Brandi Pennock, Constance Thomas.

Salary Range: $90,000 and over Jessica Funk.

GROSS PAYMENT FOR NON-CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL Salary Range: Less Than $25,000 Deanna Angelly, Krissi Banks, Jadon Bryant, Noah Depke, Michelle Driscoll, Courtney Duncan, Julie Foster, Cinda Fullhart, Darren Funk, Sheree Greenwood, Barbara Hamilton, Blake Hiland, Lisa Hively, Jacob Kaufman, Matthew Kennedy, Chevi Koeller, Christine Kroencke, Jane Lewis, Craig Lister, Janet Main, Jayla Makepeace, Kelly Masters, Mark McCallister, Sara Merryman, Lindsay Meyer, Marty Miles, Barbara Miller, Rebecca Mills, Sara Obert, Patty Patterson, Justin Peuterbaugh, Aaron Schultz, Kellie Schwartz, Nancy Schwartz, Austin Simmerman, John Skirvin, Paige Snyder, Jonathon Stendback, Susan Swartz, Robert Uppinghouse, Chad Utterback, Polly Watkins, Lacy White, Brianne Wible.

Salary Range: $25,000 - $39,999 Taylor Baker, Christon Bryant, Kyla Harpole, William Hart, Steven Hayden, Katie Janssen, Alexis Kennedy, Teresa Lehr, Rosalyn Mathes, Sarah Rogers, Alicia Smith, Teresa Schulz, Charles Snyder, Michael Swartz, Jeremy Walston. Salary Range: $40,000 - 59,999 Stuart Hart, Michelle Kendrick, Justin Martin, Kelsi Neese, Kelsi Reiter, Kathleen Schlueter. Salary Range: $60,000 and over Jason Bryant.

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Blessing Hospital patient Picture Pittsfield receives new COVID-19 drug scales back Blessing Hospital administered the first dose of a new COVID-19 drug called Bamlanivimab to a patient on Wednesday, Nov. 18. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an Emergency Use Authorization to permit the emergency use of the unapproved product Bamlanivimab for the treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19 infection in adults and pediatric patients who are 12 years of age and older, who are seeking outpatient care at a hospital or health system and who meet high risk criteria for the virus to progress to severe COVID-19 and possibility to the need for hospitalization.

The State of Illinois received just under 6,400 vials of the medication from the FDA and Blessing Hospital met the qualifications to receive a portion of the first shipment. “Bamlanivimab is an investigational medicine that works by binding to part of the Sars-CoV 2 virus and neutralizing it,� Blessing Chief of Medicine Christopher Solaro said. “It belongs to a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies, and it is given in a one-time intravenous infusion. “Clinical data thus far shows that this drug can decrease the rate of hospitalization for patients who

are positive for COVID-19 and are considered high risk because of other factors,� Solaro added. High risk factors include: Q Having a body mass index (BMI) greater than 35 Q Having chronic kidney disease Q Having diabetes Q Having immunosuppressive disease Q Currently receiving immunosuppressive treatment Q Being 65 years of age or older Bamlanivimab is not for hospitalized patients or for those needing oxygen therapy. Initially, Bamlanivimab will be available to hospitals and health systems only who

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meet federal requirements. As supplies and infrastructure improves, there is potential for the treatment to be offered at other outpatient locations.

Meth arrest in Pleasant Hill On Nov. 7 at 10:27 p.m., Pleasant Hill Chief of Police Zack Orr conducted a traffic stop on West Quincy Street near Fourth Street in Pleasant Hill on a blue 1997 Saturn. Subsequent to an investigation, the driver, James M. Lederle, age 41, of Louisiana, Mo., was arrested on charges of driving while license revoked, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and improper use of registration. A passenger, who identified herself as Ann R. Magee, age 55, of Louisiana, Mo., was arrested on charges of unlawful possession of meth-

amphetamine and unlawful possession of hypodermic syringes. Both subjects were cited and released pending court appearance. On Nov. 18, Chief Zack Orr received information that the passenger provided her sister’s name and date of birth. Chief Orr was able to identify the passenger as Cheryl L. Bradley, age 54, of Louisiana, Mo. On Nov. 20, Chief Orr with the assistance of the Louisiana Police Department arrested Cheryl Bradley on a Pike County felony warrant

for obstructing justice (false information), unlawful possession of methamphetamine, and unlawful possession of hypodermic syringes in the 400 block of Third Street in Louisiana. During her arrest, suspected methamphetamine and a hypodermic syringe was located and seized. Bradley was transported to the Pike County, Mo., jail where she waived extradition and was transported to the Pike County, Ill., jail. Bradley is currently in Pike County, Ill., with a $30,000 bond.

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JWCC Trustees Approve Flat Tax Rate The John Wood Community College Board of Trustees voted to keep the college’s 2020 tax rate flat which is the same as 2019, during its regular meeting Wednesday, Oct. 21. The meeting was conducted virtually as permitted by the Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The board approved the proposed portion of the total 2020 tax rate. The total expected tax rate for 2020, which will be considered for approval in December, will remain the same as 2019 at $0.42400 per $100 Equalized Assessed Valuation (EAV) and result in a $7,865,200 levy. Due to increases in some property

values, the 2020 levy is estimated to generate $328,600 more than in 2019. The portion of the rate proposed at the meeting was $0.37006 of the $0.42400. Funds from the 2020 levy will be distributed to the college in the 2021-22 fiscal year. “Our board of trustees and the college continues to be sensitive to the tax

paying citizens of our district, especially now during this challenging economic environment resulting from the coronavirus pandemic,� JWCC President Michael Elbe said. “The flat rate is part of JWCC’s efforts to minimize the impact on property taxes while planning for enrollment growth and sustainability.�

The live events for the second Annual Pittsfield Deer Santa Festival scheduled for 2-6 p.m., Sunday. Nov. 29, around the Pike County Courthouse Square have been canceled. All updated information can be found at DeerSantaFestival.com. “With COVID numbers spiking across the region, cancelling the live events on Nov. 29 just seemed like the right thing to do,� Jessica Guthrie, Picture Pittsfield president, said. “We did not make this decision lightly and feel that’s is the best decision for our community at this time. However, we do want to still celebrate the season, so many of the planned activities are still on.� To clarify, the events canceled are the live events including the Santa Parade, Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony, Holiday Market and live reindeer visit, all scheduled for the afternoon of Nov. 29. Some of the activities still happening are the Deer Santa Yard Deer Display Challenge, Christmas wreath auction at Courtyard Cafe and Bakery will also be held. Children can also still participate by helping decorate the community Christmas tree. Take an ornament home and decorate it for the community tree, Starting Nov. 9, you can pick up a free blank ornament for each child in your family to decorate. Ornaments will be available at these Pitts-

field locations: The Pike County Chamber of Commerce Office (in the 24 hour foyer separating the Chamber from the Community Center), 224 W. Washington St., Pittsfield City Hall, 215 N. Monroe St., County Market, 825 W. Washington St., and William Watson Cafe, 107 E. Washington St. Decorate it any way you like – tips will be posted to the Picture Pittsfield Facebook page in the coming weeks. Add your name, if you like, and then bring your decorated ornaments to the Courthouse Lawn Nov. 29 and hang it wherever you like on the community Christmas Tree. It’s the evergreen tree on the west side of the square, across the path from Santa’s House. Questions can be emailed to LightItUpPittsfield@ gmail.com. Writing a letter to Santa will also still be an option from Nov. 29 until Dec. 18. Children can “mail� their letters to Santa by dropping them off at Santa’s House on the Courthouse Lawn. Any letter with a mailing address will be answered. Finally, the “Light It Up Pittsfield� holiday decoration contest also will still be happening. If you would like your business or residence to be judged then please send your name, address, email and phone number to: LightItUpPittsfield@ gmail.com by Sunday, Dec. 13.

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Aaron Presley, of Pittsfield, was all smiles after shooting this monster during the early deer hunting season.

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Deer hunting is not for sissies. Ashley Scranton, Perry, snagged this 225 beauty that scored 164 near Perry, Friday. Scranton didnโ t work alone. Her dog, Roxy, was in on the action as much as possible.

Garrett Woodward, of Griggsville, got his first buck during the first deer firearm season this past weekend. Woodward has been hunting for several years, but this was his first buck. Check out our Bridal Registry at

Hannibal Clinic Research Center selected to join Operation Warp Speed COVID-19 treatment study

Hannibal Clinicโ s Research Center has been approved by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), as part of the federal Operation Warp Speed initiative, to participate in an outpatient COVID-19 treatment research trial. Operation Warp Speed is a publicprivate partnership created to fight the COVID-19 virus. Among its goals is to accelerate the development, manufacturing, and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics. The trial in which Hannibal Clinic and its Research Center will participate is sponsored by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) with a goal of involving 2,000 participants nationwide. It will look at the safety and effectiveness of different drugs in treating COVID-19 in outpatients. The trial was launched in response to the need for one study to efficiently test multiple drugs from more than

one company, in people who have tested positive for COVID-19 but who do not currently need hospitalization. This could help prevent disease progression to more serious symptoms and complications. Hannibal Clinic Research staff will conduct follow up testing on patients involved in the study and report the results to NIAID and NIH. The study will be led by Primary Investigator Humam Farah, MD, director, Hannibal Clinic Research Center. Patients who have received a positive COVID test from the Hannibal Clinic will be contacted by the study team to gauge their interest in participating. The trial could begin as early as the end of November and will last into February 2021. โ This is a very exciting opportunity for Hannibal Clinic, its Research Center and for the people we serve to make an impact on the future of this virus,โ Hannibal Clinic Clinical Research Coordinator Kimber Stein-

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beck said. โ Typically, large teaching institutions and those with already established relationships with the NIH are selected for these trials. I believe the selection of the Hannibal

Clinic Research Center is a testament to the quality of our program and is a reason to be proud.โ Hannibal Clinic is a member of the Blessing Health System.

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