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By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The first COVID-19 vaccine in Pike County was administered last week to CRNA Michael Dunseth. The injection was administered by Pike County Health Department RN Nancy Halpin and was given at Illini Hospital Thursday Dec. 17. The monumental moment was even featured on NBC’s “Today.” PCHD partnered with Illini Community Hospital to administer the COVID-19 vaccine. “Vaccinations were given in a hospital setting due to the possibility of adverse reactions,” Sharon Bargmann, director of nursing and spokesman for the PCHD said. “Most vaccinations were given with no adverse reactions other than the minor side effects that can be expected with most other vaccines.” Bargmann said side effects of the vaccine may include: injection site pain, tiredness, headache, muscle pain, chills, joint pain, fever, injection site swelling, injection site redness, nausea, feeling unwell, swollen lymph nodes. There is a remote chance that the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine could cause a severe allergic reaction. A severe allergic reaction would usually occur within a few minutes to one hour after getting a dose of the vaccine. Signs of a severe allergic reaction can include: difficulty breathing, swelling of your face and throat, a fast heartbeat, a bad rash all over your body, dizziness and weakness. Those receiving the vaccine are asked to stay within the hospital for up to an hour to make sure there are no severe side effects. Kathy Hull, president and CEO of Illini, said only one person became faint after receiving the vaccine, and it is not

believed that the reaction was the COVID immunization itself. The main complaint was reportedly sore arms for 12-24 hours, common with any injection. “I work in airway management,” Dunseth said of his decision to be the first to receive the vaccine. “When COVID patients need intubations, they call on us.” Dunseth said he had no second thoughts about taking the vaccine. “I’ve been working frontline with COVID patients,” Dunseth said. “When they said there was a vaccine, I jumped at the chance. I’d rather know I’m covered and not be spreading it unknowingly to my family or other patients.” Dunseth recently started working at Illini, but he previously worked for nine years as a nurse at Jacksonville’s Passavant Hospital. Hull said not everyone eligible to receive the vaccine chose to do so. The hospital is not mandating employees take it. Extra vaccine was then distributed to other area healthcare workers. Another vaccine for COVID-19 was approved for emergency use authorization (EUA) last week. PCHD will know more about distribution of the Moderna vaccine later this week and will be working with the appropriate individuals on getting vaccinated. Hull expects the second round of vaccines to arrive after the holidays. The second round is not the second shot for the individuals who got their vaccines in the first wave. “Those have been scheduled for Jan. 7,” Hull said. Per Illinois Department of Public Health’s direction, anyone vaccinated in week two should still be in Phase 1A per Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Advisory Committee

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Total cases 1,193 1,278

Active cases 118 113

Hospitalized 13 17

Deaths 33 34

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Pike County Health Department RN Nancy Halpin injects Illini CRNA Michael Dunseth with the newly available Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at Illini Thursday, Dec. 17. Dunseth was the first in Pike County to receive the vaccine and was featured on NBC’s “Today” show. Pike County received 40 doses of the vaccine.

on Immunization Practices recommendations. Those include individuals who have the highest potential risk for exposure to the COVID-19 virus. Doses of the vaccine must still be used for healthcare workers in hospitals and other health care settings, such as dental, and priority groups including: emergency medical

service staff; clinic providers/clinicians; individuals distributing the vaccine (pharmacists, plasma and blood donation, public health and emergency preparedness workers) and morticians/ funeral home workers. Q David Camphouse contributed to this article.

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NEVER HOME ALONE WITH THESE TWO

Pleasant Hill High School freshman Kailee Barnes, left, and classmate Kaleah Gilbert celebrated Christmas Movie Day at PHHS Christmas Spirit Week by dressing as the Wet Bandits, Harry and Marv from the classic, “Home Alone.” Gilbert was authentic with the iron mark on her face.

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Monday, Dec. 21, was the last day to file petitions to run for municipal office or a school board in Illinois. As of noon, Monday, five persons had filed for four spots on the Pikeland Unit 10 school board. Incumbent, Richard Myers, Megan Vose, Tara Bradshaw and Ed Greening had filed, as had newcomer Dennis Brown. At Western School District, incumbents Lorc Weir and Brian Nation filed, as well as Kris Koeller and Kelsey Schafter. Current board president Inky Shover is not running for re-election. In Griggsville, only H. Todd Evans filed a petition. Members whose terms are expiring include Brad DeHart, Jeremy Tate and Linda Pearson. In Pleasant Hill, all four incumbents have filed with no newcomers. Cristal Crowder, Mike Peebles, Zac Orr and Steve Hammitt have all turned in petitions. For city offices, Pittsfield will have a contested race for mayor. The cur-

rent mayor, John Hayden, is not running for re-election. Vying to fill his chair are Gary Mendenhall and Robert Wood. Ann Moffit is running for her first full term. She has been filling out the term of Cindy Prentice, who resigned last year. Running for alderman in Ward 1 is the incumbent Kevin Ketchum. In Ward 2, Beth White is running for the unexpired term of Ed Knight, who resigned to become the city’s economic development director. Chris Little and Trevor Zumwalt are running for the four-year term vacated by Wood. In Ward 3, Kevin Wombles, incumbent, is unopposed and in Ward 4, Robert Wilson, also an incumbent, is unopposed. There are no contested races in Griggsville and all incumbents have chosen to run— Kent Goewey as mayor, Linda Brawdy, clerk, Peggy Elledge, treasurer. For alderman, Steve Kessinger, Scott Dunham and Jennifer Craven have chosen to re-run. (See, ELECTIONS, A2)

Restoring a family treasure By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press When Monica Beard’s son Dylan came running up the basement stairs last summer with a set of sleigh bells, Beard knew they just needed a sleigh. The bells were found in the Beard home on North Monroe Street, Pittsfield. The home has been in the Beard family for at least four generations now. It was previously a boarding house, where conductors stayed when their trains were stopped at the depot further down the street. Beard said through pictures of her grandfather-in-law, Ed Beard and his brother, Frank, they knew the bells existed, but had no idea what had ever happened to them. “They had been in the basement all that time,” Beard said. “I hauled them in my car for several months, and every time I’d hit a bump, they would ring and it would make me smile.” Restoring the old brass bells was in itself a huge task. “They are not the bright, shiny brass you think of today, when you think of brass,” Beard said. “They are more brownish-golden colored.” Beard said she spent hours on the task of restoring the bells to their original state. “I worked until my hands and fin-

“I worked until my hands and fingers hurt from holding them so tight. I used a brush, I used cotton, I used tools. [...] There was probably 70 years worth of tarnish on those bells.”

Monica Beard gers hurt from holding them so tight,” she said. “I used a brush, I used cotton, I used tools. I tried Coca-Cola, some stuff from Casteels, some stuff from Ace Hardware. There was probably 70 years worth of tarnish on those bells.” Beard did some research into the bells. They were only made between the years of 1858 and 1920. Once the bells were coming along, Beard thought about the sleigh. It is believed the original sleigh is in the yard of Warren Winston’s home on South Jackson Street, although no one is sure how it got there. (See, TREASURE, A2)

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Monica Beard, far right, was ecstatic when her son, Dylan, was helping the family clean out the family home after the death of her brother-in-law, Donald Beard, and found the sleigh bells. Beard’s next task was to find a sleigh, which she spent hours restoring Enjoying the finished product are, left to right, Beard’s daughter and son-in-law, Mallory and Jeremy Davidsmeyer, Jesse Davidsmeyer holding his brother Odyn and Caden Davidsmeyer. In back are Craig and Monica Beard.

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Earls retires from First Christian Church

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Pittsfield First Christian Church Program Coordinator Helen Earls is retiring from her position at the end of the calendar year. Earls has served the church for 35 years, starting as music director in 1985. Earls has served as program coordinator for the church since 1998. Earls said her role as music director was rooted in her childhood love of singing, and her passion for music continued through her adult life. “I started singing as a girl in the church choir,� Earls said. “I gave private piano lessons for 40 years before I retired from that.� From focusing solely on the church’s music, Earls became involved in many other aspects of the church through her program coordinator position. “The program coordinator position encompassed a lot of things – Christian education, coordinating and scheduling committees and managing the Crossroads Center,� Earls said. Earls said that one of the brightest spots of her time with the church was the renovation and funding of the church’s Crossroads Center. According

to Earls, once the church purchased the Crossroads Center building, she has been responsible for scheduling and managing the building. The development of the facility is a source of pride for Earls. “A highlight was getting the Crossroads Center paid for in record time,� Earls said. “There was about a year of renovations. We were fundraising from day one. The building is meant to serve the community through banquets, athletics – you name it. I’ve scheduled rentals, the kitchen, ball games and other activities.� Another highlight of Earls’ career with the church was her time working with Children First over the last five years. “I served as the church representation to Children First,� Earls said. “We provided Christian daycare and preschool. That was a real joy – all the children and families we were able to touch through that.� Earls expressed gratitude for the church community and her coworkers. “It’s been a joy to work for the church I love and with the people I love,� Earls said. Earls said she will continue to volunteer for the community and the First Christian Church

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Pittsfield City Council adopts levy ordinance By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The Pittsfield City Council levied for $298,600 in property taxes next year, down slightly from the 2020 levy. The ordinance passed at the Dec. 15 meeting. “There are several reasons for the levy going down,� Ann Moffit, clerk, said. “One is the library is only levying $100 for insurance costs due to a surplus

in that account.� Also at the Dec. 15 meeting, the council instructed Mike Hollahan, city attorney, to draft an ordinance regarding a special use for a communication station. “There has been an inquiry about one,� Moffit said. “There is not a provision for one as it now stands. I don’t know that there are plans for one, just an inquiry.� Following a closed session,

the council okayed restructuring within the city police department. Sgt. Dan Williams has asked to be relieved of his sergeant’s duties. “He wants to remain as a police officer, he has just chosen not to be a sergeant,� Moffit said. “Jordan Gerard has replaced him effective Dec. 4 and effective Dec. 18, Michael Gangloff will also be a sergeant in the department.�

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Helen Earls, Pittsfield First Christian Church program coordinator and former music director, will retire at the end of the year. Earls has served the church for 35 years, starting as music director in 1985.

even after her retirement. “I will continue to serve as the treasurer of the Pike County Unmet Needs Committee and volunteer at the church,� Earls said. “I’ll be an elder for the next three years.� While Earls said she will remain active in the church and the community, she does intend to spend more time traveling and visiting family. “I plan to be gone more and travel more,� Earls said. “I have children and grandchildren all over the country.�

(Continued from A1) “It was Fall Picking Days, and I knew Ann Webel Williams, who lived close to my childhood home near Fishhook, was selling a lot of her antiques including sleighs,� Beard said. “She had a Russian Sleigh and a bridal sleigh and several other sleighs.� Beard bought one with a stipulation from William’s brother, Steve. “He asked that we not let it set outside and get ruined by weather,� Beard said. Beard brought the sleigh home with plans to rebuild the worn out parts, repaint it and add the Beard family bells. The project fell behind schedule when both Monica and her husband contracted COVID and were sick for several days. Then, two of her grandsons had to have emergency appendectomies within weeks of one another. Finally, Beard was able to get back on track. The goal was to have the sleigh ready for pictures Sunday, Dec. 20. “I was out in our shed Saturday night, laying on my belly trying to get the sleigh painted,�

she said. “Our shed does not have good lighting. When we pulled the sleigh out Sunday morning I saw spots I had missed.� Not only did spots have to be painted, some pieces had to be rebuilt and filled with putty. The leather on the seat needed repair and Beard turned to Matt Davidsmeyer for that. Beard said the sleigh is back in the shed and the bells are being stored in her home. “I finished shining them on Friday, and by Monday, they were showing green oxidation again,� she said. Beard says she hopes to get the sleigh out one more time this winter, when it snows. “It will never be able to be drawn by a horse,� she said. “We will put it on a trailer like hauling a lawn mower.� Once the sleigh is out in the snow, Beard hopes to get a picture of her husband, Craig, and his brothers and sisters in the sleigh along with one of her and Craig’s grandchildren. She would like to take the picture in the same spot where the picture of Craig’s father and uncle was taken on West Adams, just west of Higbee School.

Western purchases properties, approves levy By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Western’s school board approved the purchase of two properties located at the corner of Tremont and Perry streets in Barry for $50,000 at the district’s Wednesday, Dec. 16 meeting. Western Superintendent Jessica Funk indicated the purchase was made after the property owner contacted the district with her intention to sell. Funk said the decision to buy was proactive on the part of the district in the event the school needs to expand. “There are a house and a vacant lot that sit at the corner southeast of the school that were being put up for sale,� Funk said. “That’s the only house and lot on the block the district doesn’t own. We don’t have a plan to do anything with it right now.� The $50,000 was paid from the district’s capital projects fund. The board approved the

2020 tax levy without a truth in taxation hearing. “We didn’t go over five percent, so we didn’t do a hearing,� Funk said. “It’s an increase of 4.99 percent, overall.� Funk said that state funding is anticipated to negatively impact schools next school year, but the current fiscal year will likely be minimally impacted. “They are telling us to anticipate a hit next fiscal year,� Funk said. “So far, we’ve been getting all of our evidenced based funding at the same level as last year.� Board members approved repairs on the Barry campus HVAC system at a maximum cost of $15,750. In addition, the board approved a first reading of board policy changes. Superintendent Funk reported 53 percent of district funds have been vouchered, and 39 percent have been processed for the year. Funk said Western has not received any transportation funds from the state for

the current school year. Junior High Principal Brandi Pennock reported that November students of the month were Dylan Pattin, Ella Conkwright and Hannah Hodges. December students of the month were Tori McCallister, Josie Moyer and Dylan Ross. Of the 25 junior high fall semester remote learners, eight will be returning to in-person instruction in January. Following closed session the board approved hiring: Q Dylan Swartz as fulltime custodian, effective Nov. 23. Q Devin Clowers as full-time paraprofessional, effective Jan. 5. Q Terry Robertson as driver’s education teacher. Q Jarod Graves as bus driver, effective Dec. 7. Q Adam Archambo, Maggi Broeckling and Britni Deeder as substitute teachers. Q Macey James as prekindergarten teacher for 2021-2022 pending licensure.

Pikeland plans spring semester, approves levy

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press At the Wednesday, Dec. 16 Pikeland school board meeting, Superintendent Carol Kilver reported to board members that the district plans to return to daily kindergarten through eighth grade instruction and hybrid high school and prekindergarten instruction in the spring semester. “Right now, our data is low enough that we will continue meeting at PCS and South School daily from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. through January,� Kilver said. The board also approved the district’s tax levy. “It was exactly the same as was presented at the November board meeting,� Kilver said. “Basically the EAV (estimated assessed value) went up about eight percent. We anticipate about six percent more than last year.� Kilver reported that the district received $4.5M from last year’s levy, and

is anticipating an estimated $4.7M with the levy approved Wednesday. “The actual tax rate will move from $3.79 to $3.80 because of some bonding differences,� Kilver said. Kilver also updated the board on the superintendent’s performance evaluation process. “The board uses a matrix that measures movement and growth,� Kilver said. “That work will occur during January and finishes up in February.� Superintendent Kilver said that an ongoing hazardous route study to possibly add a bus stop is nearing completion. “That is coming to closure,� Kilver said. “We have conducted all the traffic counts, and we anticipate action in January.� The board went on to conduct a preliminary discussion of proposed work to move dirt and adjust fencing at the PHS softball field. Board members also reviewed options for pur-

chasing a new snow plow. Pikeland is selling a sickle mower through a closed bid process. Flyers advertising the sale, Kilver said, were distributed Monday, Dec. 21. Following closed session, Pikeland’s board accepted the resignation of transportation aide Bev Palmer, effective Nov. 30. In addition, board members approved hiring: PCS math teacher Teresa Bauer, effective Feb. 1 pending endorsement and licensure requirements. PCS seventh-grade English teacher Layne Gregory, effective Aug. 2021. Testing consultant Gayle Johnson for 25 hours per week at $20 per hour. PCS special education inclusion teacher Adam Stinson, effective Feb. 1 pending endorsement and licensure requirements. Special education teacher B.J. Yelliot, effective Jan. 4 pending endorsement and licensure requirements.

Elections (Continued from A1) In Barry, Sean Rennecker is running for mayor, Sandra Brown for clerk, and for aldermen, the candidates are Scott Harris, Justin Puterbaugh, Marynell Corton.

Pleasant Hill will see incumbent Craig Robinson run for re-election as village president as will trustees Carol Hill, Kasey Kendall and Cory Winchell. Pleasant Hill does not elect their village clerk, which is a hired position.

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The Beard family’s grandfather, Ed Beard, drove his sleigh around Pittsfield circa 1930. It appears the photo was taken west of Higbee on Adams Street. With the first snowfall, Monica Beard would like to recreate the picture with either Ed Beard’s grandchildren or great-grandchildren.

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Griggsville-Perry approves levy, adjusts spring online learning plans

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Griggsville-Perry’s school board, at its Wednesday, Dec. 16 meeting, approved the district’s 2020 tax levy payable in 2021-22. The proposed tax rate decreased 11 cents from $5.31 to $5.20. The total proposed levy is $2,065,000 with bond payments of $489,867. At the November board meeting, Superintendent Kent Hawley reported 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 in November. “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. Hawley also reported that the district will hold a remote learning planning day upon coming back for spring semester, Monday, Jan. 4. “We’re going to use that time to get ready,� Hawley said. “We’re going to start live streaming to our remote learners.� The move to live streaming, Hawley indicated, is intended

to provide a more uniform learning experience for all district students, to allow teachers to interact with remote learners in real time and to require additional accountability on the part of remote learners. “Remote learning students – grade five through 12 – are required to be logged into class for remote learning,� Hawley said. Hawley said the district invested in additional cameras and other distance learning hardware to make the live streaming classes available on the Google Classroom teaching platform. Griggsville-Perry will hold additional remote learning days Jan. 15 and 29. According to Hawley, 34 of 96 high school students and 35 middle school students, including some mandatorily quarantined students, ended the fall semester as remote learners. The board also approved a

memorandum of understanding with the Griggsville-Perry Federation of Teachers and Support Personnel IFT-AFT Local #4141 to increase the hourly wage of assistant cooks and part-time cooks to $11.00 starting Jan. 1. This move will bring the positions in compliance with the Illinois minimum wage increase set to take effect at that time. Following closed session, the board approved hiring Carla Sidwell as a third grade teacher contingent upon obtaining her Professional Educators License. “She just graduated last week, so her paperwork isn’t all the way through,� Hawley said. “She’s been working for us for years as a paraprofessional and did her student teaching here.� In addition, the district hired Lisa Crow and Emily Whitlock as custodians.

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BARRY FOOD PANTRY GETS SUPPORT FROM ST. MARY’S AND ST. MARKS KOC

Monday, Nov. 30 the Saint Mary’s and Saint Mark’s Knights of Columbus Council #2967 donated $500 dollars to the Barry Food Pantry. Presenting the check to Barry Food Pantry President Kathryn Young, left, is Deputy Grand Knight Mark Welch.

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The Brotherhood Of Bikers riding club held their $1000 give away Dec. 5. The winner of the drawing, who wishes to remain anonymous, donated $500 of his winnings back to the club who decided to donate the $500 to the Calvary Gospel Church in Summer Hill, the town where they have their clubhouse. They presented the money to Reverend Glen Hickerson from the church. Joining in for the presentation were, front row, left to right, Gene Fox, Kenny Watts, Jim and Kim Heatherly, Rev. Hickerson, Jennifer Marshall White, Mike Rohn, Eilda and Mike Capps. Second row, Jake Cain, Justin Evans, Roy St. Clair, Steve Coultas, Gary and Denise Davis, Jake and Karen Fesler, Robert White, Brian Coultas, Brandon Anderson and Bonnie Shinn, Charles Anderson.

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The Brotherhood of Bikers shopped for five families Saturday at the Pittsfield Walmart. When all was said and done, the group had at least five carts and two bikes ready for Santa’s sleigh. Club members participating were, left to right, Mike Capps, Elida Capps, Thomas Winterhalter, Robby White, Charles Anderson, Pete Johnson, Jennifer White, Phillip Chenoweth, Pat Jackson, Regina Chenoweth, Megan Evans, Bonnie Shinn Kilian, Zai Main, Justin Evans, Karen Fesler, Tabby Moore, Pam Ruble, Easton and Jake Fesler, T. J. Brennan, Lisa Gratton, Chark Moyers, Jim Daniels, Janet Rohn, Denise Davis, Mike Rohn, Homer Roegge, Denny Moore, Mandy Moore, Leesha Capps, Korey Capps, Steve Coultas, Gary Davis, Kim Heatherly, Kenny Watts and Jim Heatherly.

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Bertha May Miller Bertha May Miller, age 76 of Pittsfield, IL passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. She was born on July 9, 1944 in Truxton, MO to Bertha and Homer Fox. She married Richard Miller in Barry, IL on October 17, 1975 and he preceded her in death on March 3, 2007. Bertha started out as a waitress at the Cardinal Inn as a teenager. She also worked at the shoe factory and Allparts where she retired from. Bertha worked after retirement part time at Save A Lot. She loved spending time with her kids and grandkids and enjoyed working in her garden and taking care of her flowers. Bertha was an avid collector of lighthouses and she loved her dog, Taz. She was a member of the Assembly of God church. She is survived by her children, Bill and Linda Swartz of Pittsfield, Mark and Laurie Miller of Texas, Terry Swartz of Ohio, Brenda Miller of Texas, Timmy Swartz of Hannibal, Jimmy Miller of Minnesota, Ronnie Miller of Texas, Donnie and Angela Swartz of Pittsfield, Michael and Susan Swartz of Barry, Lora Williams and Greg Scranton of El Dara and Missy Miller and Chris Reimers of Pittsfield; grandchildren, Nathan, Destinee, Tabby, Tyler, Kiersten, AJ, Tasha, Dustin, Jesse, April, Amber, Dylan, Kayla, Alex, Racheal, Trevor, Chelsey, Diana, Jamie, Randy, Chan-

telle, Chaunte, Ryan, Megan, Sarah, TJ and Nicole; great grandchildren, Charlie, Kenny, Maria, Harley, Nevaeh, Dayton, Ava, Liam, Odi, Tavi, Silas, Mathias, Lincoln, Kingsley, Cambry, Gabe, Catalena, Ana Lee, Terrick, Alexis, Payton, Jaylin, Devin, Roman, Layne and MaKenna; siblings, Doug and Sharon Fox, Taylor and Mary Fox, Peggy Rumple and Mary Beard; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Bertha was preceded in death by her parents, Bertha and Homer Fox; her husband, Richard Miller; and brothersin-law, Johnny Beard and Ronnie Rumple. Public graveside services were held on Friday, December 18, 2020 at 12:00 PM at Park Lawn Cemetery in Barry, IL. Memorials may be made to the Pittsfield Assembly of God church. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh. com. Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry is handling the arrangements.

Virgil L. Morrow, age 63 of Martinsburg, IL passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. He was born on December 6, 1957 in Pittsfield, IL to Kenneth Morrow and Eula Dickerson Morrow. He married Cindy Renoud on July 21, 1979 at New Hartford Christian Church, and she survives. Virgil graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1976. He farmed on the family farm for many years before going on to work for the Pike County Highway Department and Longhorn Confinement. He went on to establish his own business, Martinsburg Hauling, and retired due to his health. Virgil was a member of the Pittsfield Church of the Nazarene and attended Nebo Nazarene. While attending Pittsfield Nazarene, he chaperoned the teen float trips, taught Sunday School, served as an usher, and served on the board. Virgil served as a Precinct Committeeman and to this day, made himself aware of what was going on locally and nationally. He was a true patriot. Virgil loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, landscaping his yard which he took great pride in, and just sitting and listening to nature. He and Cindy were members of the Fireside Friends Camping Club and also loved to attend auctions and collect Christmas decor. Virgil was loyal to his family and was a caring husband. He had a great sense of humor and was a loving and doting grandfather, always bring-

Barbara J. Gregory vived by daughters: Peggy Stelle and Jane Zumwalt; grandson, David (Patty) Stelle; great-grandchildren (GG to): Angelina Stelle (Nate Curry) and Nicholaus Stelle. Graveside services will be held at a later date at the Nebo Cemetery in Nebo, Il. Memorial contributions may be made to the Auburn Christian Church. The Airsman-Calvert Funeral Home in Virden is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.airsmancalvert. com With COVID restrictions in place online tributes are very much appreciated.

Barbara J. Gregory, 84, of Pittsfield, IL died on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. No services will be held and cremation rites have been accorded. Memorials are suggested to be made to the Pike County All Wars Museum. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

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Lyle D. Smith, age 88, of Center, MO passed away at 1:25 pm Monday, December 14, 2020, at Hannibal Regional Hospital. Cremation arrangements are being handled by the Smith Funeral Home & Chapel of Hannibal. There are no services planned at this time. The family will host a graveside service at a later date in the Griggsville Cemetery in Griggsville, IL. Lyle was born on November 7, 1932, in Lyndon Station, WI, the son of Roy and Bertha (Frank) Smith . He was united in marriage to Margaret Van Buskirk. She preceded him in death January 25, 2009. Survivors include daughter, Linda Jackson (Lowell) of Center, MO; son, Lyle Dean Smith, Jr. of Pittsfield, IL; grandchildren, Holly Young (Stan), Adam Kirkpatrick, Brandon Smith, and Whitney Smith. Also surviving are four great-grandchildren and two brothers; Wayne and Russell Smith. Lyle was preceded in death by his parents, wife and two brothers, Lloyd and Roy Smith. Lyle honorably served his

Wanda L. Grammer Wanda L. Grammer, 74, of Nebo, IL died Monday morning December 21, 2020 at the Eastside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Pittsfield. Arrangements are pending at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill.

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country in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a proud recipient of the Purple Heart. Lyle enjoyed farming, woodworking and helping his family and friends. He was a self employed carpenter and could often be found “tinkering� in his shop. Lyle was a Lutheran by faith. Online condolences may be made to the family on Lyle’s memorial page at www.smithfuneralhomeandchapel.com

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ing gadgets and trinkets to his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Cindy Morrow; mother, Eula Morrow; son, Brandon (Erin) Morrow of Chapin, IL; daughter, Sheena (Cory) Martin of Pittsfield, IL; four grandchildren, Rylee Martin, Kaylee Martin, Chase Morrow, Cooper Morrow; sister, Melissa Lenderman of Pittsfield, IL; aunt, Mary Ellen Collins of Petersburg, IL; mother-in-law, Nora Renoud of Pittsfield, IL; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Morrow; brother in infancy; aunt, Anita Gleckler; uncle, Charles Dickerson; and father-in-law, Wally Renoud. Graveside services were held on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at 2:30 PM at Pittsfield West Cemetery they asked that Covid guidelines be followed. 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.

Our family has had a rough year with sickness. Lyndell Baughman, Judy Damon and Jim Kurtz all had cancer. Lyndell and Judy are cancer free and Jim is home and not accepting visitors due to the threat of COVID. We are thankful they are all doing well. Preston Pence was 15 Monday. Please remember Missy Reimer’s family in prayer.

Her mother passed away. Our family will have their Christmas dinner the evening of Dec. 25 at the Community Club in Pleasant Hill. Cathy, Judy and I went shopping Monday to finish up our Christmas shopping.

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Make the world happier; celebrate Christmas year round Well, I sure hope all you have been able to get your wishes and wants in to Santa! But you know what, he’s gonna come and go as he does every year, but that Real Magical Being is always there in our hearts, minds and souls if you Just Believe! I know this year is so different than any other than most of us have experienced, but you know we can just make the best of it! Whatever it may be, have hope that we will be enjoying each other more like normal again real soon. Be thankful for the so many blessings and memories that we still have and to treasure what you’ve got. Lowell McKee has broken his hip, had surgery and recovering well. You are welcome to send him a card at 902 Northridge St. Pleasant Hill, IL 62366. The Christian Church will be hosting a Christmas Eve

Maurine Saylor Maurine Saylor, 93, of Oxford, OH and formerly of IL died Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Woodland Country Manor in Somerville, OH. Due to the safety concerns associated with the COVID 19 pandemic, all services are private. Interment will be held privately at the City Cemetery in Winchester,

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IL. Memorials are suggested to be made to the Winchester Public Library, 215 North Main Street, Winchester, IL 62694 or to a local library of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield is handling the arrangements.

By MARSHA HILL 217-437-2903 bmklh94@ yahoo.com Eve celebration this evening at 6 p.m. All are welcome and if you like you may bring a non perishable food item for the food basket. If we lived Christmas each day as we should, and make it our aim to always do good, we’d find the lost key to meaningful living that comes not from getting, but from unselfish giving. Today live by the principle, “It’s far more blessed to give than to receive.� Helen Steiner Rice Thank all of you readers, for this has been quite tough with little news and goings on around the area but try to find little tidbits to share. Appreciate each and everyone, wishing you all a Very Blessed and Merry Christmas!

Norma Jean Johnston Norma Jean Johnston, 80, of Pittsfield, IL died Saturday morning, December 5, 2020 at Pittsfield Manor. Graveside services were held Thursday December 17, 2020 at Woodland Cemetery near Fishhook. Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill handled the arrangements.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR No one to blame but ourselves I have lived here for over 80 years. During this time I have seen many changes in our country, state and county. The largest changes have come in the last few years. I think this year is the worst. We have seen such a change in this cyber age. Because people believe everything on the internet is the truth. There are as many lies on the internet as there are truths. I think it is time for people to start using their brain, and start thinking for themselves again instead of letting the internet, or someone tell them what is

true or false. God gave us a brain, so use it. Here at home and across this country, people have become indifferent. So many people think of money or power. Most people with money want power and people in power want money. No one cares if something is right or wrong, as long as they reach their goal of power and money. This used to be a wonderful place to live, when people cared more for family and neighbors than they cared for greed. Don’t get me wrong, this is still the best country in the world. We need to remember where we have been and where we are headed. With this virus killing thousands of friends and neighbors every day. We all try to blame someone other

than ourselves for what is happening to our friends and neighbors and our country. Some people blame the president while others blame the governor. People wake up and take responsibility for what we are doing to each other. Go look in the mirror and tell the person in the mirror that you are doing everything to help fight this virus. Please do not lie to yourself. A lot of people believe the COVID virus is a hoax and it will just disappear. To those people, I say talk to family members of the people listed in the obituary in our local paper. If you don’t see a name or face you recognize in that list, look again next week, you may see your family member there. EARL L. HILL, SR. Baylis, Ill.

PICKINGS FROM PIKE’S PAST 25 YEARS AGO: HIGBEE REDSKINS WIN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

150 Years Ago Dec. 22, 1870 It snowed all day Monday and the sleighing is fine. The thermometer yesterday morning stood at 2 below zero. The institute in Griggsville is well attended by the teachers of the county, 90 to 100 being in attendance. By the burning out of a flue in the building we occupy, there was great danger of a conflagration last Tuesday. Prompt measures prevented what would have been the most disastrous fire Pittsfield has ever had. The Dramatic Association of Griggsville is going to give some of its best performances in order to procure an engine or some anti-fire machine for the benefit of the town. Next Thursday will come off the grand hop and feast at the Mansion House, and everybody is going. Such a demand for good clothes and nice dresses has never existed before. 125 Years Ago Dec. 18, 1895 Heavy rain last night with cloudy, muggy, misty rainy weather today. Last Sunday was a delightful day, and had the roads been good, would have been very enjoyable for riding abroad. Much corn is still standing in the field in the Time area and other parts of the county. The ladies of the Nebo M.E. church are to have a supper next Saturday in the opera house, proceeds to liquidate the debt on the church building. Miss Alma Gheen is becoming a proficient drug clerk, occupying that position in Dr. Pollock’s store in Nebo when he is called away professionally or otherwise. Lee Vail of Perry has butchered six hogs for D.

J. Chenoweth, which, when dressed weighed 2910 pounds. Who can beat that? The pupils of grade six in Pittsfield are tired of their marred desks, so they are planing, sandpapering and varnishing them. 100 Years Ago Dec. 22, 1920 Every road drag should have been in service after our recent heavy rain. Grading in the fall is practically worthless unless the road is kept dragged. We may not be able to have hard roads, but we could have an improvement if they were kept dragged. New railroad passenger rates have gone into effect in Illinois. The fare from Pittsfield to Chicago is to be $11.11. Round trip to Maysville is 50 cents. Jim Henry took a 700 pound hog to a slaughter house in Pleasant Hill. It was reported that, “The hog chewed up .22 caliber rifle bullets in the same manner he would have eaten a morning’s allowance of pig meal.� Pike County Sheriff John H. Davis, has been suffering from a nervous breakdown, and his doctor in Jacksonville has prescribed complete bed rest for him for two months. 75 Years Ago Dec. 19,1945 Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Seybold of Perry were pleased last week to learn that their daughters, Anice and Ethel, had successfully passed the oral examination for the Ph. D. degree. Anice is at the University of Illinois and Ethel is at Yale University. Seventy-two more Pike County men have recently received their military discharges, 32 of them are from Pittsfield. At almost the same time, 27 Pike County men went to Chicago for their

pre-induction physical for entry into the armed forces. The new International Harvester dealership building will be officially opened Dec. 22. It is on the high ground across from the west cemetery on route 36, and is owned by Jean Sanderson and Stuart Landess. John Borrowman is the bookkeeper. A daughter, Arretta Ann, was born Dec. 18 to Mr. and Mrs. Lyndle Williams of Griggsville. The mother was formerly Bula Florence Bradley. Major Keenan Barber and family arrived here from Abilene, Texas, Friday to spend Christmas with his father, Harry Barber and other relatives and friends. 50 Years Ago Dec. 23, 1970 Tom Troutner of Pittsfield assumed duties Dec. 17 as Cherokee District chairman of the Saukee Area Council. He replaces Carroll Allen of Griggsville. Troutner has been active in Scout work since he was a Boy Scout with Pittsfield Troop 18 from 1929 to 1932. Grant Smith brought home fourth place honors from the semi-final competition of the Punt, Pass and Kick contest in the Sugar Bowl at New Orleans. Eleven students are newly elected members of the PHS National Honor Society. They are Linda Wilder, Charlene Dickerson, Roger Brokaw, Donna Halleck, Susan Barton, Shelley Dively, Molly Miller, Shirley Booth, Zona Grimes, Rhonda Orrill and Jane Dempsey. Jim Thorwegen is the chapter president. A public hearing on the general subject of a community airport will be held next Tuesday a 1:30 p.m. in the courthouse.

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25 Years Ago Dec. 20,1995 The very last Higbee Redskins team was memorable as they defeated Pekin 4136 to win the IESA state basketball tournament. The girls ended up with a 25-0 season record. Some of the players on the team were Brooke Kattelman, Jessica Geiselman, Lisa Farrel, Abby Fitch, Jackie Webel and Sidney Guthrie. They are coached by Michelle Logan. It is just possible that Higbee students will be roaming the halls of the new middle school is September, but just possible. Right now nothing is engraved in stone. Andy Musgrave and six other 4-H members from Illinois place first in national 4- H competition in judging cattle. He is the son of Melvin and Cathy Musgrave of Griggsville. Jessie Speckhart was the winner of an 8-lb chocolate “candy bar� in a raffle sponsored by the Pittsfield High School Wrestling Club. Head coach Greg Miller presented the award. 10 Years Ago Dec. 22. 2010 The PHS Saukees, led by Dalton Hoover and Ethan Borrowman, defeated North Greene Saturday in White Hall. The Saukees improved to 8-2 on the season. The Griggsville-Perry boys basketball team also defeated North Greene in Griggsville the night before, by the score of 39-38. Pike County has been eliminated as the site of the FutureGen CO2 storage facility because our sandstone depth was only 3000 feet, and at least 3500 feet was a requirement. Q Pickings from Pike’s Past is compiled by Michael Boren.

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Accident injures Griggsville man By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press A one-vehicle accident near the Meredosia bridge, Dec. 18, injured Robert E. Willbanks of Griggsville. According to the Illinois State Police,

Willbanks was westbound on Illinois Route 104, just west of 500th Street. For an unknown reason, he ran off the roadway to the right, struck a guardrail and overturned in the roadway. He was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The accident remains under investigation.

Nebo Road accident injures one By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press An early evening accident, Dec. 15 injured a Pittsfield woman after her car crashed into a wooded area. Emily King, 31, told Illinois State Troopers she swerved to miss a deer at the intersection

of the Nebo Road and the Time Road. The accident was reported at 6:10 p.m. King said she was northbound in a 2002 Honda passenger car on the Nebo Road, when she swerved to miss a deer, ran off the left side of the road and came to rest in a wooded area. She was taken by ambulance to Illini Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Crash injures Clayton man By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press A Saturday afternoon crash near the 107/104 junction seriously injured a Clayton man. According to Illinois State Police, the accident occurred at 12:15 p.m. 2.5 miles south of Illinois 104.

Christopher Abernathy, 40, was driving a 2001 Chrysler, northbound, when he left the roadway on the west side and traveled across a grassy field. His vehicle then struck an embankment, became airborne and struck two large trees before stopping in a creek. Abernathy was taken to a local hospital. The accident is pending investigation. Beth Zumwalt/Pike Press

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THE TRUSSES John Daniels prepares trusses for installation on the new sports complex being built at the Pleasant Hill Park. The project was to be ready for use during Christmas break, but COVID among the crew building the structure has slowed things down. Daniels was still hopeful the building could be completed before the New Year or soon after.

Pike County Crossing donates towels to jail The Crossing Church recently presented 70 donated towels to the Pike County Jail. The Crossing has a ministry called The Crossing Inside where representatives from the Pike County Crossing Campus come to the Pike County Jail to minister to the inmates on a weekly basis. Other churches in the community also have similar ministries, ministering to the inmates in Pike County. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, churches have not been able to come into the Pike County Jail for fear of introducing the virus into the jail population. The Crossing said this is a way to minister to the inmates without being able to come in and showing them they are still being

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Bill Twaddle, left and Clayton Wentzel hold boxes containing 70 towels that the Crossing Church of Pike County recently donated to the Pike County Jail.

thought about and prayed for. “I would like to thank the Crossing for their donation of the towels,� Sheriff Dave Greenwood said. “These tow-

els are nicer than the towels inmates usually receive and assists the Pike County Jail with its budget for purchasing supplies.�

Saukees get new conference opponent

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The Pittsfield football Saukees belong to the Sangamo Conference, whose members are: Athens, Auburn, Illini Central, Moroa-Forsyth, New Berlin, North Mac, Pittsfield, Pleasant Plains, PORTA, Riverton and Williamsville. At the conclusion of the 2021-2022 school year, North Mac High School will be leaving the conference to join the South Central Athletic Conference. On Oct. 13, the board of

directors met with representatives from prospective schools, and it was unanimously decided Nov. 23 to invite Olympia High School to join the Sangamo Conference. Olympia High School is located in southwestern McLean County. Their team mascot is the Spartans. The district comprises the towns of Atlanta, McLean, Waynesville, Armington, Hopedale, Minier, Stanford and Danvers. In the 2019 season they posted a 3-6 record. Currently, the district ranks number four in the state in terms

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of square miles at 377. The current student population for the district K-12 is approximately 1800 with a high school population of 525. The school includes a variety of sports and activities which have earned them 21 state trophies, six state championships and 14 individual IHSA state champions.

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Prayer Requests: Bonnie Prudoehl, Brian Bradshaw, Cheryl Rheynard, Carl Blacketer, Dianna Ruble, Debbie Harshman, Daren Morgan and family, Erma Garner, Greg Ketterman, Ginger Whitlock, Helen Mays, Jerry and 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, peace for our unsettled world and patients, doctors and nurses dealing with Covid-19. Deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Virgil Morrow who recently passed away. For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, the mighty God, the everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:8. Read this on Facebook, and felt this would be the place for all to read and hopefully for all to understand: “Dear Society: Please be kind to those with a broken heart this holiday season. Please understand that they are doing the best that they can. Please remember that there is no time frame for grief. Grief - in one form or another - will always be felt. Please know that for some this is the absolute most difficult time of the year. The depths of the pain bursting at the seams. Please be empathetic. Caring. And nonjudgmental. Please think about how you would feel if your everything in your daily life was no longer here or the same. Please extend a hand, a hug, and some love. Please know that we may need you now more than ever before. Please know that you cannot heal our grief or our broken heart. Nor do we want you to. Please respect our wishes and always offer us an invitation even if we do not want to attend. Please know that we are not jealous of your joy. But that seeing others happy can be a devastating reminder of the pronounced void that now exists. Please love us through our pain. And above all else, please say their name. Sincerely, Those Who Grieve.� Birthdays and anniversaries for the week: Dec. 23 - Carlina (Blacketer) Welge; Dec. 24 Barb Cawthon, Steve Shafer, Valerie (Borrowman) Gettings; Dec. 25 - Tom and Sue Dell; Dec. 27 - Lester Rush, Sara Martin; Dec. 28 - Gene Martin, Daniel and April Myers and Dec. 29 - Joseph Butler, Tracy Butler. I enjoyed going with good friends Carl and Wanda Blacketer Friday evening, Dec. 18, to Pittsfield to see all the Christmas lights. You could see that people’s imaginations were

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The police records released by the Pike County Sheriff’s office include the following arrests and bookings. The records state that these are accusations and each individual is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Donald W. Johnson, 30, Hamburg, was arrested Dec. 15 at 1:01 p.m. on a felony in-state warrant. He posted $750 and was released Dec. 15 at 4 p.m. Samuel T. Wells, 28, Pittsfield, was arrested Dec. 15 at 2:59 p.m. on two in-state traffic warrants and one Pike County traffic warrant. He posted $200 bond and was released Dec. 19 at 2 p.m. Phillip P. Barnes, 20, Pittsfield, was arrested Dec. 15 at 10:21 p.m. on an in-state traffic warrant. He was released to the other county. Kristen D. Sealock, 26, Pittsfield, was arrested Dec. 16 at 10:56 a.m. on a Pike County traffic warrant alleging failure to appear. She posted $200 and was released Dec. 16 at 11:15 a.m. Marcos E. Aguilera-Corrales, 33, Barry, was arrested Dec. 16 on a felony Pike County warrant alleging failure to appear. He remains lodged in lieu of $2,000 bond. Brandon M. Riley, 28, Jefferson City, Mo., was arrested Dec. 16 at 3:41 p.m. on a felony in-state warrant. He remains lodged. Nina M. Sykes, 36, Jacksonville, was arrested Dec. 16 at 10:18 p.m on charges of possession of stolen property, aggravated fleeing to avoid arrest, no turn signal, improper lane usage, resisting arrest, possession of cocaine, 0-15 grams, driving while suspended, driving under the influence of drugs and an Adams County felony warrant with a bond of $750. Bond on the other offenses was $5,500. She remains lodged. Earlene V. Bedford, 56, Springfield, was arrested Dec. 16 at 10:18 p.m. on charges of possession of stolen property with a bond of $1,500 and a felony Adams County warrant with a bond of $500 She remains lodged. Lisa D. Guthrie, 42, Pittsfield, was arrested Dec.17 at 2:18 p.m. on a felony Pike County warrant alleging failure to appear. She posted $150 and

Traffic Speeding: Erica N. Hoskins, 6/10/93, Barry, $164; Joseph M.Poor, 9/15/98, Pittsfield, $164; December D. Bigham, 11/20/96, Pittsfield, $251; Austin W. Clark, 6/23/98, Pleasant Hill, $251; Jeffrey Fesler, 9/23/62, Barry, $164; Logan D. Howland, 12/19/01, Nebo, $164; Carol L Rucker, 2/15/61, New Canton. Seatbelt violations: Gregory K. Hull, 9/1/92, New Salem, $164; Tyler J Syrcle, 8/10/98, Griggsville, $164. Miscellaneous traffic charges: Christopher, D. Edwards, 12/25/81, Pittsfield, violation of license classification, $383, three months supervision; Emily G. Hidalgo, 11/17/96, Griggsville, operation uninsured motor vehicle, $450, six months supervision; Erica N. Hoskins, 6/10/93, Barry, unsafe backing on a roadway, $164; Rebecca L. Lindsey, 9/18/79 Griggsville, operation of an uninsured motor vehicle, $733, driving on a suspended license, $652; Ronald L. Syrcle, 3/15/88, Griggsville driving on a suspended license, $1,477, 24 months probation, 30 days in jail, operate uninsured motor vehicle, $400, six months probation; Brianna N. Thomas, 10/28/01, Griggsville, unlawful possession of cannabis by a driver, $527, 12 months probation; Haylee M. Eller, 9/26/96, Nebo, unlicensed, $382, three months supervision; MaKenzie M.

was released Dec. 17 at 2:43 p.m. Aaron J. Anstedt, 37, Pittsfield, was arrested Dec. 18 at 4;53 p.m., on small claims charge alleging failure to appear. He posted $100 and was released dec.18 at 8:51 p.m. Travis W. Hileman, 47, Pittsfield, was arrested Dec. 19 11:15 p.m. on a misdemeanor charge of battery. He remains lodged in lieu of $250 bond. Brian K. Smart, 29, Griggsville, was arrested Dec. 20 at 6:55 a.m. on a felony charge of leaving the scene, criminal damage to property and theft from a motor vehicle. He remains lodged. Virginia A. Henry, 32, Barry, was arrested Dec. 20 at 6:55 a.m. on a felony charge of leaving the scene of an accident with damage, theft from a motor vehicle and a misdemeanor charge of criminal damage to property. She remains lodged. Heather L. Aguilera, 39, Barry, was arrested Dec. 20 at 1:17 p.m. on a felony charge of domestic battery. She remains lodged. Jesse W. Street, 19, New Canton, was arrested Dec. 20 at 5:22 p.m. alleging failure to appear on a misdemeanor warrant. He posted $100 and was released Dec. 20 at 8:20 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.

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