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County board discusses election hazard pay, distribution of landfill fees By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Members of Pike County’s 965 union took issue with the fact that county clerk’s office employees received $250 of hazard pay through a privately funded grant for working the 2020 election cycle. Employees of other departments felt they should also receive extra pay. As a result, the board considered action regarding paying hazard pay to employees of other county offices. Ultimately, however, no action was taken by the board. “I had zero reservations about paying election judges an extra $50,” County Board Chairman Jim Sheppard said. “That probably gets them up to minimum wage.” In addition, Sheppard said that county clerk’s office employees did

“I had zero reservations about paying election judges an extra $50. That probably gets them up to minimum wage.”

Jim Sheppard County Board Chairman undergo added exposure to COVID19 during the voting period. “I have no doubt that they put themselves at added risk,” Sheppard said. County Clerk Natalie Roseberry

reported that her staff members were responsible for meeting COVIDpositive voters curbside and at their homes. The board ultimately took no action on the request for extra pay to other county employees. The county board reduced landfill fee payments to the county’s highway department by approximately $40,000. The funds will be redirected to the county’s general fund. The action represents a reduction of 10 percent from the landfill fees. Discussion took place of stripping the Pike County Health Department’s share of the landfill fees from their budget, but that action was not taken. A tax sale of Baylis parcel 44-057-07 was approved. The property is located on South Cedar Street

in Baylis. The board also approved the additional holiday of Dec. 27 for county employees during 2021. Pike County board members went on to approve a memorandum of understanding between the Pittsfield Police Department and the Pike County Sheriff’s Department to provide dispatch services to the city in non-emergency situations. Sheriff David Greenwood retained the right to terminate the agreement without consulting the county board. Also approved was the settlement of fiscal year 2020 half-aid bridges with Pike County townships. Half-aid bridge petitions were approved with Deery, Fairmount, Griggsville, Newburg, Hadley, Martinsburg, New Salem and Pleasant Vale townships.

Pike County 2020 year in review January: The Pike County Board reached a settlement with the Valley City Drainage District. The suit claimed the drainage district had caused stress on a county bridge when the drainage district did work on a creek to improve the flow of water. Settlement was for $62,500. Cannabis became legal in the state but with numerous restrictions. By year’s end, 159 individuals had been charged with cannabis infractions despite the new law. Mary Eustas of Pearl became the first area person to receive an aortic valve replacement in a new procedure done at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Eustas was featured in several television segments and magazine articles about the procedure. Charles T. Allen, Louisiana, Mo., went on trial for murder in the death of Don “Tiny” Collard in Pleasant Hill. Allen claimed self-defense, but the jury disagreed and found him guilty of murder. He was later sentenced to 40 years. Pikeland Unit 10 hired Carol Kilver as superintendent to replace Paula Hawley who was retiring in Oct. 2020. Quincy Medical Group opened a cancer institute in Pittsfield. February: The Griggsville-Perry seventh-grade basketball team was state bound. They brought home second place in the state. In keeping with the times, all Pike County public libraries were adding ebooks to their selections. The Pittsfield Art Guild was looking for something unique to attract visitors to Pittsfield/Pike County. The Pike County Board passed an ordinance mandating cats over four months old would have to be vaccinated. The order applied to cats who were continuously confined. The new statute was in accordance with a similar state statute. John Wood announced a 20,000 square foot exposition hall to be built at the Orr Agri Center, north of Perry. Groundbreaking was tentatively set for the spring of 2021. March: The Pike County Courthouse was undergoing renovations aimed at increasing security for the building. Bulletproof doors, metal detectors, and glass partitions separating ingoing and outgoing visitors to the building were added. Residents of the Pittsfield Work Camp, in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, were building fish habitats for the Pittsfield City Lake. A fire destroyed two Maschhoff hog buildings south of Time. Numerous fire departments responded. COVID-19 hit Pike County, not with a verified case, but in safety measures. Schools and businesses deemed non-essential such as bars, restaurants, beauty salons, barbershops and some retail businesses, were mandated closed in an attempt to prevent the spread of the virus. Pikeland Unit 10 added bass fishing to its list of extracurricular activities. April: Pike County got its first reported case of the coronavirus, a female in her 30s. She recovered

and no new cases were reported for several weeks. Schools were to open April 1 then April 8. Neither happened and eventually schools were closed for the year with remote learning implemented across the county. Planting season was just getting started in the county. The community was scrambling for ways to help the small businesses that were forced closed. The state reported 58 percent of respondents had filled out and submitted their census forms, but Pike was below the state average with 48.5 percent reporting. May: Work started on repairing and repainting King Park Pool. It was hoped the pool could open soon after Memorial Day. The pool had traditionally opened Memorial Day weekend. Communities struggled to find appropriate ways to hold graduations in view of the COVID restrictions. Many went to video graduations while others went with individual graduation ceremonies. Parades celebrating the graduates were held in the various towns. A station to sign petitions to recall Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker was set up in the Wal-Mart parking lot in Pittsfield. Numerous people signed, but no action has been taken as of the end of the year. June: The Illinois Department of Transportation announced the Florence Bridge would be closed from June 1 to mid-August for repairs. The Illinois Secretary of State offices that had closed for COVID restriction re-opened with long lines of socially distanced individuals lining the block outside the facility. The second case of COVID was reported in Pike County, June 17. Athletes hoping to compete in fall sports could begin conditioning and strength training in hopes of being able to compete in the fall. The City of Pittsfield, who had suspended late fees and disconnects to gas and water customers over the COVID shutdown, searched for ways to reinstate the normal billing procedures. A little more than $13,000 was past due in utilities. Great River bank donated $20,000 to the county’s fire departments. Rick Rodhouse, of Country Financial in Pleasant Hill, donated $1,000 to the county’s D.A.R.E program which had recently been hit with funding cutbacks from the state. A male black bear, dubbed Bruno, made his way to Pike County from southwestern Wisconsin to Pike County. Bruno was believed by Illinois Department of Natural Resources officials to have entered the county June 28 or 29. The bear made his way south, passing near Barry and through El Dara. Bruno crossed into Missouri just north of the Clarksville dam and was eventually sedated and transported to suitable bear habitat in the Ozarks, where he is still believed to reside. July: The former Temptations Salon building on the north side of Pittsfield’s square was demolished

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TALLULAH MAY CAMPHOUSE IS WISHING ALL OF PIKE COUNTY A HAPPIER 2021! after the building was found to be structurally unsound by the city’s engineer. Pike County Health Department (PCHD) reported the county’s first COVID-19 workplace outbreak. Local officials did not find that the outbreak warranted closing the business down. In addition, the first Pike County resident was hospitalized from complications of COVID-19. Dozens of Pike County small businesses benefited from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). PPP allowed small businesses, which were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, to receive forgivable loans to assist the businesses with payroll and overhead expenses. Straight-line winds during a July 21 storm caused widespread damage to trees and property throughout Pittsfield. Pike County Emergency Management Director Josh Martin estimated wind speeds up to 80 miles per hour during the storm. August: Following a directive from the State of Illinois, the Pike County Clerk’s office sent mail-in ballot applications to all registered voters in the county. The risk of mail-in voter fraud in Pike County was believed to be low by the county clerk, because the list of voters in the county is relatively short. Pike County municipalities and townships received $823,624 in state funding for road improvements as a part of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s Rebuild Illinois Plan. The funds were raised through an increase in the state’s gas tax. The Orr Corporation received $300,000 from Compeer Financial to kick off a fundraising campaign to build a 24,000 square foot multi-purpose agricultural building at JWCC’s Orr Agricultural Education Center outside Perry. The building, antici-

pated to be completed in late 2021 or early 2022, will house a livestock arena and educational facilities. Illini Hospital, in partnership with Springfield’s Central Illinois Foodbank, held a food distribution event that provided food to 200 families negatively impacted by pandemicrelated business closures and layoffs. The food was provided to the Central Illinois Foodbank with funds made available through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). Pike County was among 30 counties to reach the Illinois Department of Public Health’s (IDPH) COVID-19 warning level. IDPH stated that counties would reach the warning level when two or more COVID-19 risk indicators increased. Risk indicators were listed as positivity rates, number of deaths, ICU availability, weekly emergency room visits, weekly hospital admission, tests performed and clusters of cases. September: Pike County Health Department (PCHD) reported the first COVID-related death in the county. According to PCHD, the county’s first victim of the pandemic was a male in his 80s. Amid public backlash toward COVID-19 social-distancing and mask enforcement efforts by PCHD, the agency disabled its Facebook account. Pike County All Wars Museum Director and Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) volunteer Lloyd Lawber received the Illinois Governor’s Volunteer Award for West Central Illinois Senior Corps Volunteer of the Year. According to JWCC RSVP Director Barbara Casady, Lawber was recognized for his commitment to volunteering and his leadership with the museum. (See, YEAR IN REVIEW, A2)

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Pike County Animal Control finds homes for dogs By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press One hundred sixty four dogs came into the Pike County Animal Shelter this year, because they were picked up by animal control or relinquished by their owners. Of those dogs, 84 were adopted by new owners and 44 were reclaimed by their rightful owners. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t adopt out a mean dog or a dog that is too sick,â&#x20AC;? Pike County Animal Control Director Debbie Lambeth said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We try our very best to not put an adoptable dog down.â&#x20AC;? Capacity at the shelter, according to Assistant Animal Warden McKenzie Ballinger, allows for 21 dogs and 10 cats to be held at the shelter. Pike County Animal Control spends their days patrolling the county for animal control issues. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are in every town twice a week,â&#x20AC;? Lambeth said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re there on a Saturday or Sunday at least once a month. We look for loose dogs and dogs we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t recognize.â&#x20AC;? In the event residents cannot reach

animal control and there is a pressing animal control issue, Lambeth urged residents to contact the Pike County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department at 217285-5011. Ballinger said that while the department maintains a Facebook page, the most reliable way of reaching animal control is by calling the shelter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People message on Facebook, but the Facebook page is mainly for publicizing animals for adoption,â&#x20AC;? Ballinger said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If residents have a problem, they should call the shelter and please leave a message if no one answers.â&#x20AC;? Lambeth said that Pike County Animal Control is funded by municipalities in Pike County, which pay the department three dollars for each resident annually. In addition, dog and cat owners are required to purchase an eight dollar pet tag for each animal owned. Pike County Animal Control also responds to dog bites and complaints of animal neglect. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We responded to 63 dog bites and 53 neglect complaints,â&#x20AC;? Lambeth said.

Pike County Animal Controlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s animal shelter benefits from several volunteers who come in to exercise dogs and clean the facilities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probably enough work for more than two people,â&#x20AC;? Lambeth said, referring to herself and Ballinger, the only Pike County Animal Control employees. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wonderful to have the volunteers.â&#x20AC;? According to Lambeth, Pike County Animal Control maintains files on over 6,000 pets in the county. The department is responsible for maintaining records of ownerships and rabies vaccinations for the animals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If an animal is overdue longer than 30 days, it is considered unvaccinated,â&#x20AC;? Lambeth said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With the COVID pandemic, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been somewhat lenient with responsible dog owners.â&#x20AC;? For information on pet adoptions, animal control issues or information on how to volunteer with Pike County Animal Control, contact the department at 217285-4811.

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Pike County Animal Shelter volunteer Ashlynn Sims plays with adoptable dog Cash outside the shelter. Individuals interested in adopting an animal or volunteering at the shelter should call 217-285-4811.

Year in review turing several of the festivalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most popular food vendors. According to Apple Festival Committee Co-chair Allen Flynn, the event was held to support downtown Barry businesses and to give residents a much needed recreational opportunity. The DeWitt Clinton and Nancy Ross chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution honored Revolutionary War veteran Martin Miller at his grave in the Miller Cemetery, outside Pearl. Western School District acquired two therapy dogs to provide emotional support to students at the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Barry and Kinderhook campuses. Bernadoodle CoJack and Golden Retriever Gucci were trained by Canine Assistance Rehabilitation Education and Services (CARES) of Concordia, Kan. The purchase of the service dogs was funded by KHQAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s One Class at a Time Grant, the Lions Club, Westernâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s PTO, the Hull Service Club and individual donations. Despite concerns about the COVID-19, Pike County towns and villages hosted the third annual Pike County Fall Pickinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Days. Individual vendors throughout the county and Picture Pittsfield President Jessica Guthrie reported good attendance for the event. Participating vendors agreed to follow Pike County Health Department guidelines designed to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The Pittsfield Golf Cart Club held its first Halloween golf cart parade, featuring approximately 60 golf cart or ATV entries. The decorated vehicles travelled north from PHS to the square, before returning to the school.

(Continued from A1) A crowd of roughly 50 attendees were present for a public hearing in Winchester to show the preferred alternative for a new bridge over the Illinois River at Florence. Illinois Department of Transportation representatives were on hand to answer questions about the bridge construction project, which is slated to begin in 2024. Two traffic fatalities occurred in four days on Pike County roadways. The county had not experienced any traffic fatalities in the year prior to the two accidents. A threevehicle accident near Pittsfield Catholic Cemetery claimed the life of a Pittsfield woman. A Barry man was later killed In a one-vehicle accident east of Pittsfield. The first ever PCS softball team finished their season with a 6-6 record and an appearance in the regional championship game. The girls lost the championship to Piasa 4-1. Grace Henryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in-the-park homerun accounted for the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only run in the championship. Detroitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rush family farm, owned by Terry and Michele Rush, received the Illinois Department of Agricultureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sesquicentennial distinction. The distinction is reserved for agricultural land that has been owned by the same family for at least 150 years. The original 160 acres of the Rush farm were purchased by Terry Rushâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greatgreat-grandfather in 1850. October: In response to state-mandated restrictions on public gatherings, the Barry Apple Festival Committee offered a pared down â&#x20AC;&#x153;Taste of Barry Apple Festival,â&#x20AC;? fea-

JWCCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Ag Alumni Association Livestock Judging Invitational was held online for the first time, because of COVID-related restrictions on public gatherings. Over 500 students took part in the competition, including participants from as far away as California. GriggsvillePerry placed second in team beef judging at the competition. After a rise in cases, Illinois COVID Region 3, which includes Pike County, was subjected to state-mandated mitigations. Mitigations included the closure of bars and indoor dining. A two-vehicle accident on the PittsfieldTime blacktop claimed the lives of three Pike County residents. According to Illinois State Police, a truck operated by Randall Baughmann crossed the centerline of the road, striking a vehicle operated by George Ehrheart. Baughmann, Ehrheart and Ehrheartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passenger, Margaret Shaver, died as a result of the accident. November: Lake Pittsfield Frisbee Golf Course and Bow Lake Country Club hosted the inaugural Pike County Big Buck Classic Frisbee Golf Tournament. The event attracted 100 professional and amateur disc golf players from Missouri, Illinois and Iowa. Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported a spike in Pike County long-term care facility COVID-19 cases and deaths. In November, open COVID19 outbreaks were reported at Eastside Health and Rehabilitation Center, Liberty Village and Barry Community Care

Center. According to IDPH, COVID-19 outbreaks are still ongoing at the facilities. As a result, six residents have died at Liberty Village and 13 at Barry Community Care Center. Janet Tedrow, of Griggsville, was killed in an ATV accident on North Union Street in Griggsville. The driver of the ATV, Jonathan Goertz, was airlifted to St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Goertz was cited with driving under the influence of alcohol. Citing economic damages from the COVID-19 pandemic, two small businesses located on Pittsfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s courthouse square announced their closures. The cafĂŠ portion of the William Watson Hotel and CafĂŠ as well as Backroad Lace Boutique have either closed or announced their intention to close. December: Twenty-year veteran of the Pike County Board Jim Sheppard was elected to chair the board. Sheppard replaces Chair Andy Borrowman, who did not seek reelection. Roger Hannel was elected vice-chair. Illini Community Hospital received 40 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. According to the Pike County Health Department (PCHD), Pike County was among the first 50 counties in Illinois to receive the vaccine, because the county has a relatively high death rate. Vaccinations began with healthcare workers and other frontline individuals who routinely come into contact with COVID-19.

Second COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Pike County and swelling of the lymph nodes in the same arm as the injection, swelling (hardness) and redness. Q General side effects: fatigue, headache, muscle pain, joint pain, chills, nausea, vomiting and fever. There is a remote chance that the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine could cause a severe allergic reaction. Those that have had a severe allergic reaction to a previous dose of this vaccine or those that have had a severe allergic reaction to any component of this vaccine should not be vaccinated. The Moderna Vaccine is most effective given in two doses, one month apart. The duration of protection against COVID-19 is currently unknown. For more information on the Moderna Vaccine, readers can visit: www. modernatx.com/covid19vaccine-eua. For updates on Pike County COVID-19 cases, please go to the PCHD website at https:// www.pikecountyil.org/health-department/ health-departmentpress-releases/. For general questions about the COVID-19 virus, call 1-800-889-3931.

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press The newly approved Moderna vaccine for the COVID-19 virus arrived in Pike County on Dec. 28. Pike County Health Department (PCHD) was given enough vaccine to administer 100 vaccinations to those listed in the Centers for Disease Prevention and Controlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Phase 1A group of the vaccine rollout. Individuals included in Phase 1A are nurses, physicians, dentists, dental hygienists, other workers in health care settings, EMS, pharmacists, public health nurses, emergency preparedness workers, funeral home workers, first responders, firefighters and police. Vaccinations will again be given in a hospital setting because of the possibility of adverse reactions. PCHD partnered with Illini Community Hospital to administer the COVID-19 vaccine. Side effects that have been reported with the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine include: QInjection site reactions: pain, tenderness,

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BASEBALL WITH THE JAGUARS

Peyton Apps, seated, center, signed a letter of intent to attend and play baseball with Danville Community College next year. The Pittsfield High School senior was joined by his parents, Amber, seated left, and Chris Apps. Standing are his baseball coach John Schultz and Pikeland Athletic Director, Jerred Heinz. The signing was held Friday, Dec. 18 in the PHS gym.

Pike County Unmet Needs receives $100,000 donation from PHS Class of 1954 The Pike County Unmet Needs (PCUN) Organization reports that it has received the most significant contribution in the history of the group. A group wishing to be identified as the Pittsfield High School Class of 1954 has contributed $100,000.00 to PCUN to assist with funding unmet needs of Pike County citizens. PCUN Chairman Chris Bruns reported that the contribution is most appreciated and cannot thank the Pittsfield High School Class of 1954 group enough. Bruns indicated that due to COVID-19, 2020 has been a busy year

for the PCUN organization. PCUN has seen a reduction in the number of cases due to the pandemic, but an increase in the amounts of assistance needed to help people who have been affected. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s generosity will provide almost two years of funding for PCUN and will help many Pike County, Ill. residents get through unprecedented times,â&#x20AC;? Bruns said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Their gesture is incredible and means so much to the PCUN organization.â&#x20AC;? Bruns went on to say that for the PCUN organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recently ended fiscal year on Sept. 30, PCUN served

111 cases, totaling $56,814.03 in expenses. To compare, for PCUNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s previous fiscal year ending on Sept. 30, 2019, the group served 149 cases, totaling $52,429.83. Bruns noted that the cost per case went from $351.88 to $511.84 in the course of one year, which is a record. PCUN was formed in 2003 by a coalition of private, public and charitable Pike County organizations to assist individuals and families with unexpected needs. PCUN is unique in that it pools both the resources and the experience of community representa-

tives from public agencies, institutions, churches, not-for-profit organizations and private citizens in a team effort to explore reasonable solutions for individuals and families in need. Types of assistance provided by the PCUN include, but are not limited to, rent, security deposits, home repair, medical, utilities, transportation, auto repair and food. For more information please contact Chris Bruns, PCUN Chairman at 217-407-0707 or cbruns@pikehousing. com.

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PICKINGS FROM PIKEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PAST 125 YEARS AGO: A GREEN AND BLACK CHRISTMAS IN PIKE Pickings from 12/23/20

150 Years Ago Dec. 29, 1870 Note the changes in our railroad timetables. During the winter we are to have no trains from the east at night. This is owing to the want of a bridge at Hannibal and the difficulty of crossing there at night. L. Klemmeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s old frame furniture shop and warehouse on the east side of the square took fire Saturday night, and but for the great abundance of snow and the inner lining of brick, would have been consumed. As it was, it was badly injured and presents the appearance of a badly demoralized wreck. Thomas Ward, collector of the taxes for Pittsfield Township, requests all persons to call at the store of Thomas and Loyd, where he is at all times in readiness to exchange their receipts for the stamps. The house of our friend George Geisendorfer was entirely consumed by fire last Sunday. He was able to save all of the furniture except what was in the kitchen.

125 Years Ago Dec. 25, 1895 We are having more and more rain. Roads, bridges, fences and many farms have

been damaged. Bay Creek got on a high lonesome last week in Newburg, which lasted 24 hours. The levee near Bayville broke in different places, and a speedy result was an immense body of water, which submerged many farms. Bay Creek and Six Mile collided together and they played sad havoc. Corn that was yet in the field was damaged. Talk about a green Christmasâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got it and a black one too, green grass and mud a foot deep. The weather continues warm and moist. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Prince of Peace,â&#x20AC;? a sacred cantata, was presented by the choir of the Congregational Church before Christmas. The choruses were accompanied by piano, violins and coronets. 100 Years Ago Dec. 29, 1920 We have had cold weather and a light snow, making a beautiful white Christmas. A charter has been issued to the El Dara State Bank. This bank took over the stock of W. T. Strubinger, capital stock $10,000. The agricultural class at Pittsfield High School has

been testing samples of seed corn from a number of farmers, and found that only about 50 percent of the corn would germinate. Miss Mattie Merrill, who has been a primary teacher in Pittsfield for more than 40 years, was recently presented an Edison phonograph by former pupils and other friends. Are the deer coming back to Illinois? Some deer have been seen running at large in neighboring counties. Congressman Henry T. Rainey of Carrollton has on his farm a herd of Japanese deer, which are kept in an enclosure. Pittsfield Christian Church news: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Resolve to be more loyal to the church in 1921. It will help to settle the disturbed condition of our minds.â&#x20AC;? 75 Years Ago Dec. 26, 1945 Everything points to one of the merriest Christmases on record for 1945 after four years of warfare and world turmoil. Christmas trees, sometimes a drag on the market, were all sold out early this year. Twenty-four Pike County men have filed their discharges with the selective services board this

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rooster. It was a really nice present. More family will be coming in for New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day celebrations. I want to remember the family of Judy Capps in my prayers. Judy died last week. I hope our president stops all of this COVID stuff.

By FRANCES PENCE 217-242-3511 Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all for this week. Have a good one and God Bless.

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AND OTHER AREA NEWS Christmas is over; looking forward to 2021 Hope you all have a happy and healthy New Year 2021! Christmas Eve Eve found the Winner/Carter crew out driving around to see Christmas lights. The New Salem Davis family celebrated Christmas, Christmas Eve at both homes of Nathan Davis and of Wyvetta Davis. Those in attendance were Jacqueline Davis, Wess Davis, Reese Davis and, of course, Nathan Davis and Wyvetta Davis. All enjoyed unwrapping gifts and a good meal. Christmas Eve found the Winner/Carter family attending church service at the Detroit Christian Church and then back to Becky and Markâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to eat and play games. Christmas Day, my son Nathan Davis spent the afternoon and evening with me. I enjoyed that so much. Christmas dinner was held at the home of Amy Davis and Keenan Smith. Those in attendance were: Joe and Sue Yackley, Sara and Micah Rudd, Elizabeth, Tristan and Landon and Eli, Kathryn and Emma Burrows, all of Pittsfield; Mark Burrows of New Salem; Joyce and Jim Edwards of Springfield and Raylan Smith, Jacqueline Davis, Wess Davis and Reese Davis. Those who were present at the home of Mark and Becky Winnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas Day were: Nic and Kristina Carter, Leif Carter, Nikki Carter and J.J. Winner of Pittsfield; Joe and Katy Winner of Pittsfield and, of course, Mark and Becky. Patty and Larry Manker of Griggsville hosted the Manard Family Christmas Saturday, Dec. 26. Those in attendance were: Kevin Manard of Plainville; Eugenia and Mitch Lyons and son Zane of Baylis and Zaneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s friend Emily of Fowler; Michaella Lyons and her friend Wesley, both of Canton, Mo.; Robert and Kathy Manard and Amber of Meredosia; Andrea Manard of Jacksonville; Clarissa Manard of Griggsville; Dawnyetta Manard and Charlene of Griggsville and, of course,

Larry and Patty. They all enjoyed the wide assortment of food and lots of visiting. Carl and Wanda Blacketer hosted Christmas dinner at their house Saturday, Dec. 26. Those of their children able to come were Tad and Hannah Blacketer, Asa, and Amos of Mt. Pulaski and Lawanda Blacketer of Ferguson, Mo., Lawanda had arrived earlier that week for a few daysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; visit, and she returned home Sunday, Dec. 27. Les Garner of Pittsfield hosted Christmas dinner Dec. 26, and those who attended were Diana Garner of St. Louis, Dustin and Jan Garner and Easton of Perry, Mo., and Max Self of Pittsfield. Everyone enjoyed a good meal and a lot of visiting. I had several visitors recently, and they were Betty Rush, Gail Jones, Brad Gleckler, and Helen Hilgedick. Appreciated all the gifts. If I forgot someone, sorry. Saturday afternoon and evening, Dec. 26, cousins/ friends Mark and Becky Winner of Pittsfield came to my house, and we enjoyed the time away by playing games. Always a great time. Prayer Requests: Bonnie Prudoehl, Brian Bradshaw, Cheryl Rheynard, Carl Blacketer, Dianna Ruble, Debbie Harshman, Daren Morgan and family, Erma Garner, Greg Ketterman, Ginger Whitlock, Holly Blackorby, 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. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. He that

25 Years Ago Dec. 27, 1995 In November Pike County Board members werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t so sure they wanted any part of a continuing membership in a seven-county solid waste group, and in December, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still not so sure. Pike County Board member Terrill Belford is the new chairman of Two Rivers Council of Public Officials. Paul Borrowman, Earl Hull and Pittsfield Mayor Rick Conner are also on the regional board. Patty Mellon and Karen Puckett recently helped

50 Years Ago Dec. 30, 1970 The new metal all-purpose building at the East School in Pittsfield will be ready for use shortly after school resumes next week. The additions at Pittsfield High School and South School are well under way. The home of Mrs. Donald Parks was damaged by fire Christmas afternoon. All personal belongings and furniture were removed and stored in a large trailer truck. There was smoke and water dam-

prepare the paper sack luminaries on South Monroe Street in Pittsfield. The Christmas Eve tradition draws a steady flow of motorists who enjoy the luminaries lining both sides of the street and boulevard. The project involves neighbors up and down the street. John Teuscher of Pittsfield was named the president of Webel Feeds as of Dec.19. He has been involved with the company since 1988. Addie Elizabeth, daughter of Stu and Rhonda Cunningham, celebrated her first birthday with family on Dec. 17. grandparents are Dean and Sherry Ottwell of Pearl and Carl and Lana Cunningham of Pittsfield.

10 Years Ago Dec. 29, 2010 The Pittsfield High School Saukees fended off a tough Griggsville-Perry team early, and pulled away late for a 49-36 victory Tuesday night in Griggsville. The Saukees were led by all-area performer Brad Hamilton, who scored 26 points. Q Pickings from Pikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Past is compiled by Michael Boren.

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Enjoys holiday with children All six of my children and several of my grandchildren, great-grandchildren and others attended our family Christmas dinner Friday evening Dec. 25 at the Community Center in Pleasant Hill. We had a really good time. My grandson from Oquawka gave me a big ceramic

age. Both the Milton and Pittsfield fire departments were summoned, and kept the fire under control. Nearly 60 citizens and state officials attended Tuesday afternoonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hearing in the courthouse on Pittsfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposed airport. Bruce Boren, chairman of the county board of supervisors, read a resolution from the supervisors endorsing the project. Charles W. Giger of Pittsfield and John W. Codd of New Canton have been appointed to the Secretary of Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license examining office in Pittsfield.

past week. Included in the group are Walter Kelly Branson and Glen W. Shaw of Nebo, Dale Thiele of Perry and Logan E. Conner of Pleasant Hill. A total of 1,390 Christmas bags were given out Saturday by Santa Claus at the Pike County Republicanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s free Christmas party. The alert and coming Griggsville five defeated Winchester 48-19 to win the Milton Invitational Tournament. Milton defeated Hardin 30-28 to capture third place honors. A daughter, Judy Marie, was born to Dr. and Mrs. C. J. Voelker of Pittsfield. The mother was formerly Mildred Koppes.

BY WYVETTA DAVIS 217-285-4880 w9yti@irtc.net believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. John 3:18, 36 Birthdays and anniversaries for the week: Dec. 30, Janet Bonnett, Mary Beth Slater, Robert Browning; Dec. 31, Kevin Manard; Jan. 1, Jess Knight, Kendyl Armistead, Lyle Barton; Jan. 2, Nancy Kunzeman, Charlotte and Roger Dunham; Jan. 3, Tad Blacketer, Sherman and Terri Meyer; Jan. 4, April Troxell, Brenda McCann; Jan. 5, Trey Troxell, Barb and Bill Cawthon. Trivia Answers from Last Week: 1. Where did Jesus meet the woman of Samaria? (at Jacobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s well in Sychar); 2. Who was the first honorary U.S. citizen? (Winston Churchill); 3. How many times had the Samaritan woman been married? (5 times); 4. Who was Abraham Lincolnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first choice to lead the Union Army? (Robert E. Lee); 5. Jesus changed the water into wine in what city? (Cana); 6. What explorerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last words were â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have not told you half of what I sawâ&#x20AC;?? (Marco Polo) Would appreciate any and all news to put in this column. Trivia Questions for This Week: 1. When the lady in the Bible that was accused of adultery was brought to Jesus, how many times did Jesus write something on the ground with His finger?; 2. What did Albert Einstein call â&#x20AC;&#x153;the hardest thing in the world to understand?â&#x20AC;?; 3. How many full baskets of leftovers was gathered after Jesus fed the 5,000?; 4. Who is known as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;father of medicine?â&#x20AC;?; 5. What item did the first United Statesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; vending machine dispense? God bless you and yours. Wyvetta

Matthew Shover of Barry has been named to the Knox College Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s List of distinguished students for the 2020 fall term. To be named to

the Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s List, a student must have earned at least 2.5 credits in the term, with a grade point average of 3.6 or better (on a 4.0 scale).

Niebur name on the Pike historic landscape You might wonder how the early settlers have affected us 200 years later. Here is an example: In the list of early settlers who were here in time for the census of 1830 is John Nicholson, who came from Vermont, bringing along his 9-year-old son Robert and settling in Martinsburg Township. John served as a juror in 1823 in a court case at Atlas, providing proof that John was here in the early years of Pike County. Robert was the father of John R. Nicholson, who was married at the Christian Church in Independence in 1858, the year the church was organized. The son of John R. that we are concerned with was Charles V. Nicholson, who became a mail man delivering mail to the Independence area in a horse and buggy. Charles V. had 8 children, but the one we are concerned with was Gladys who married Paul Frederick Niebur. Paul F. and Gladys became the parents of Paul E. Niebur, who briefly worked in an airplane factory in Pasadena,

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Richard Smith Davis â&#x20AC;&#x153;Smithyâ&#x20AC;?, age 88, of Pittsfield, IL and formerly of Nebo, IL left this world on the evening of Friday, December 25, 2020 at Heritage Healthcare in Jacksonville, IL. He was the son of Claude and Nellie Smith Davis, born on November 19, 1932 at a home south of Nebo, IL. He married Rosalie Weaver on July 1,1953 and she preceded him in death on September 24, 2017. Richard was a graduate of Nebo High School in 1951 and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville in 1968. He proudly served in the United States Army in Korea from 1952 to 1953. He farmed for many years in Pike County, Illinois. After receiving his college degree, he began his career as a public servant for the State of Illinois Department of Public Aid. Eventually, he accepted a position as the Local Office Administrator for the Pittsfield office where he touched many lives of Pike County residents. He retired after serving over 30 years of state service in 1997. Known to most by his nickname, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Smithyâ&#x20AC;?, he spent many hours volunteering his time at church and in the community. He was a past member of the Nebo Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, taught Sunday School and sang in the choir. He served on numerous church boards and committees and was a man of deep faith. He volunteered his time in lay ministry to seniors in long-term care and sat on the board of the Senior Center. He was a member of the Pittsfield American Legion Post #152. Smithy had a special love of his family and was a remarkable husband, father and son. He spent countless hours helping his parents, children and grandchildren with all their needs. He could always be found in the stands at their ballgames and in the audience at their concerts and

plays. He made time for those who needed him and his wise counsel was sought by many family and friends. Smithy possessed infinite patience and kindness that drew others to him. He was an avid reader and enjoyed travelling with Rosalie. He loved nature and enjoyed walks in the hills around Nebo. In his last few years, he spent most of his time singing old songs and hymns to the staff at Heritage Healthcare. He will be sorely missed by all who were touched by his love and kindness. Richard is survived by his children, Ronda (Richard) Foster, Roseann Haven and Richard Kent (Tasha) Davis. He is also survived by his six grandchildren, Brady Foster, Rebecca Foster, Graham Haven, Madalene (A.J.) Klocke, Gabrielle Davis, and Mason Davis. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Nellie Davis; his loving wife of 64 years, Rosalie; a brother who died in infancy; and his son-inlaw, Patrick Haven. Public graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at 12:30 PM at Nebo Cemetery with Reverend David Hamilton officiating. Memorials are suggested to be made to Pittsfield American Legion Post #152, Pike County Honor Flight or Nebo Cemetery. Online condolences may be left to the family at www. nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield is handling the arrangements.

Wanda Lee Grammer Wanda Lee Grammer, 74, of Nebo died Monday morning December 21, 2020 at the Eastside Health and Rehabilitation Center in Pittsfield. Graveside services were held Monday December 28, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Crescent Heights Cemetery in

Pleasant Hill. There was no visitation, however friends were invited to the graveside service. Memorials may be made to the Nebo Baptist Church. Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill handled the arrangements.

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Beverly Jean Evans Beverly Jean Evans, 79, of Jacksonville, IL, died Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, at her home. She was born March 3, 1941, in Hannibal MO, the daughter of Charles Elmo and Dorothy Elizabeth Warren Davis. She married Stanley Gene Evans on Sept. 2, 1960, in Pittsfield, and he survives. She is also survived by two sons and one daughter, Michael Anthony (Julie) Evans, Brad (Cindy) Evans, and Rebecca (Gary) Cooper, all of Jacksonville; six grandchildren, Amanda Johnson, Kerri Evans, Sarah Evans, Shannon Evans, Zachary Cooper, and Chloe Cooper; and special niece Jody Miller of Pittsfield. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her sister, Joyce Hull. Mrs. Evans worked as a Legal Secretary for Schimmel & Schimmel in Pittsfield for several years. She then became a District Representative for Avon in the Jacksonville area. Following that, she worked for Woodson Livestock Auction

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for 30 years. Beverly loved the outdoors, camping, fishing, deer, and elk hunting. She also enjoyed baking and crafts. She was a member of Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church and was a woman of strong faith. A graveside funeral service was held 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, at Green Pond Cemetery near Pearl. Memorials are suggested to the Jacksonville Food Pantry. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com.

Elizabeth Ellen Ionson Elizabeth Ellen Ionson, 37 of Kansas City, MO and formerly of Pittsfield died Tuesday, November 3, 2020 in Kansas City, MO. A memorial service was held at the Green Acres Hotel in Pittsfield, IL on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at 6:30 PM. The family accepted friends and family one hour prior to the ser-

vice in the lobby. Per the familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request COVID guidelines were enforced. Memorial donations are suggested to be made to Mississippi Valley Christian Service Camp or Sleep In Heavenly Peace. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield handled the arrangements.

Judith Ann â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Judyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Capps Judith Ann â&#x20AC;&#x153;Judyâ&#x20AC;? Capps, 77, of rural Pleasant Hill died Tuesday morning December 22, 2020 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Private family services were held Tuesday December 29, 2020 at First Baptist Church in Pleasant Hill. The public was invited to attend graveside ser-

vices on Tuesday at 12:00 p.m. at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Memorials may be made to the Crescent Heights Cemetery Association or to the American Cancer Society. Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill handled the arrangements.

Janice Annabelle Peebles Janice Anabelle Peebles, 82 of Pittsfield, and formerly of Milton and Jacksonville, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Public graveside services were Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Blue River Cemetery in Detroit,

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James G. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Jimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Spoonmore James G. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jimâ&#x20AC;? Spoonmore, 60, of Pittsfield passed away at his home on Saturday, December 26, 2020 following a hard-fought battle with cancer. Public graveside service will be held on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at 12:00 PM at West Cemetery in Pittsfield. Memorials are suggested to the family c/o Niebur Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield is handling the arrangements.

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Dorothy A. Iftner Dorothy A. Iftner, age 101, passed from this earth Thursday, December 24, 2020. She was born on September 15,1919 in Plainville, Illinois to Charles Loyal â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Hoganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and Mable Inman Anderson, the second oldest of five children. The family relocated to Barry where Dorothy graduated from Barry High School in 1927. After high school she worked in various business offices in the surrounding area and California. Then she went to a dance and met the love of her life, Jacob Iftner, and she became a â&#x20AC;&#x153;farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wifeâ&#x20AC;?. In 1961 Jake was killed in a tragic farming accident and her whole world changed. She and her two kids ages 11 and 12 took over working and running the farm that Dad so loved and is still owned and operated today by Jacob Jr. Before having to go to work outside of the home, she was active in scouting, 4-H, many school activities and babysat the neighbors kids. Through the years she held several jobs, baking pies at the Cardinal Inn, Brown Shoe, the Pike County Health Department as a day worker for â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;old peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, she was 75 herself and received many accolades from selling Avon. When she wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t working she was hunting mushrooms, gathering blackberries, canning and freezing foods from the garden, raising plants of all kinds, going to garage sales, collecting foxes and dancing. Oh how she loved to dance! She was the subject of

several articles in area newspapers. She was a member of the Pittsfield Garden Club, Pike County Home Extension and the Aransas Pass Women of the Moose. Dorothy was a dynamic woman, and inspiration, and loved by all that knew her. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Jacob, her siblings, Roy, Esther, Ruth and Loyal Merledean, her parents, all of her brothers-inlaw and sisters-in-law from the Iftner family, some nieces and nephews, and a few great nieces and nephews. She is survived by her children Jacob A. Jr., wife Carol of Arenzville, and Elizabeth (Betty Jo) Iftner-Schlieper of Aransas Pass, Texas and several nieces and nephews. No services will be held and cremation rites have been accorded. Memorials are suggested to be made to Irick Sherer Reunion. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Gwendolyn A. Johnson Gwendolyn A. Johnson, 94, of Pittsfield died on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Liberty Village in Pittsfield. All services will be held privately and interment will be at Greenpond Cemetery.

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10 YEARS AGO: DEATH OF AL SEILER 150 Years Ago Jan. 5, 1871 For two weeks previous to last Saturday everybody and their families had the opportunity of enjoying the finest sleighing known in this section for years. One day we were hugely struck at noticing one sleigh wherein was seated our â&#x20AC;&#x153;juvenileâ&#x20AC;? fellow citizens, Col. D. B. Bush, William Watson, and Samuel L. Crane, whose combined ages exceed 225 years, cavorting around our square behind a spanking team and the loud ringing of bells, apparently having more fun than anybody. The Masonic fraternity at Barry had a happy time on the 27th, it being the occasion of their annual reunion and installation of officers. The grandest thing of the season was at festival at Summer Hill, given by the hospitable people of that beautiful village. About 350 people were in attendance. The supper was par excellence. The net proceeds were something near $130, which is to be expended in the purchase of a library for the Sunday school.

A number of leading farmers recently met at Griggsville to talk about organizing a farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; elevator for that town. Nine-term Congressman Henry T. Rainey of Carrollton, has announced that he plans to challenge the election of Republican Guy Shaw of Beardstown, based on certain parts of the Federal Campaign Publicity Act. Line 14 club, south of Pittsfield, had it tenth annual oyster supper Friday evening, Dec. 31 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Schemel. Fred Geisendorfer was elected president; George Schemel, vice president; Helen L. Bauer, secretary and treasurer. Stockholders of the Farmers State Bank at the annual meeting last Monday afternoon elected as directors, A. R. Foreman, John Siegle, F. M. Lewis, Ed Carnes and George C. Weaver. Foreman was later elected president, and Siegle as vice president. Reports showed the past year to have been a very satisfactory period, and that the affairs of the bank are in splendid condition.

125 Years Ago Jan. 1, 1896 The stores in Pittsfield have joined together in an agreement to close at 7 p.m. in January and February, except Saturday nights. The young ladies of Pleasant Hill gave a leap year party at Swainsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hall on New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve for the young men of the town. The party started at 7:30, and the young people remained to ring in the new year at midnight. The Pittsfield Christian Church had a dinner on Christmas Day for their Sunday School, and also sent out a number of baskets for the poor. The new Christian Church at Griggsville was dedicated by Judge C. J. Schofield.

75 Years Ago Jan. 2, 1946 Holiday sales in Pittsfield were better in 1945 than in 1944, but most merchants reported shortages of many consumer goods. One stated, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we had only had the goods, we could have done a whale of a business.â&#x20AC;? The nine Pike men dispatched to a Chicago induction station Dec. 4. were all inducted into the Army, and a new call for ten more men has been received by the local draft board. S Sgt Richard Niebur, who has spent two and one half years in the service and the last 18 months in India, has now returned to the States, but he is currently marooned at Seattle, Washington, for lack of transportation, according to word received from him Monday by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Niebur. One hundred thirty couples were married in Pike County in 1945. This is an increase of 30 percent over 1944. Homer Brown, minister and produce man, announces that 25 years ago he moved to Pittsfield. He moved from Rockport on New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day, 1921. The Christmas Sunday

100 Years Ago Jan. 5, 1921 New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day in 1921 was very mild in temperature, but it was not the warmest on record. In 1919 some people were still eating lettuce from their gardens on that day. More than $1000 has been spent at box and pie suppers in Pike County in the past six weeks.

evening vespers at the Pittsfield Christian Church was attended by an appreciative group that filled the sanctuary. Miss Vida Nighbert was the director and Mrs. Louis Stone was at the organ. The name of Rodhouse as cattlemen is being upheld these times by young Fred, 10-year-old $-H club member and son of Louis Rodth Fred recently won house. 15th place in a 4-H class of 255 at the International Livestock Show. Mr. and Mrs. Russel Hammitt, Griggsville (Mildred Carnes) a daughter born Dec. 28, at Illini Hospital, named Marcia Yvonne. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Benjamin, Pittsfield route 3, (Laura Jane Doil) a son born at Illini Dec. 28. [Michael Fred] Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Fesler, 630 W. Jefferson, Pittsfield (J-Ellyn Parrack) a daughter, born Dec. 29 at Illini, named Carol Ann. Pvt. and Mrs. Wade Lavon Garrison, Pearl (Hazel Fielder) a son born Dec. 31 at Illini, named Michael Lee. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Dean, New Salem, (Anna Mae Dunham) a daughter born in Illini January 1, named Karen Ann. Mr. and Mrs. Jess Willard, Pittsfield, (Francis Grimes), a daughter born in Illini January 1, named Lois Arlene. 50 Years Ago Jan. 6, 1971 John H. Caughlin, 79, veteran Pittsfield newspaper publisher died Jan. 4 at his winter residence in Florida. Mr. Caughlin began his newspaper association in Pittsfield in 1907, and continued steadily except for time in school and the Army. He was co-editor of the Pike County Democrat-Times from 1933 to 1963. William R. Scheiwe is the new associate agriculture extension adviser for Pike County. He and his wife, Eileen are from Buckley and they have two daughters, ages 5 and 2. For the second consecutive year more births than deaths occurred in Pike County. In 1970 294 births were recorded and 230 deaths. The previous year was 235 births and 208 deaths. 1970 was also a very wet year for Pike County, with totals ranging from 50 to 57 inches in various parts of the

county. Wayne and Iris Piper have purchased the NuWay Cleaners on the south side of the Pittsfield square. They will appreciate the opportunity of continuing to serve you. Jon Robb and student volunteers are cleaning up the double classroom at the East School for a possible summer theatre. Ron Dell has made scale drawings of the East School rooms to enable Robb to create a theatre from the available space. 25 Years Ago Jan. 3, 1996 Workers from Brink Construction of Quincy were out last Wednesday as part of a two-year project that will see Ill. 106 west of Shetland Drive in Pittsfield widened to three lanes to Underwood Corner, and road improvement to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yâ&#x20AC;? intersection of U.S. 54 and Ill. 106. Pike Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unemployment rate dropped from 5.8 percent in Nov. 1994 to 4.1 percent in Nov. 1995. The Pittsfield Saukees claimed the title of the Macomb Holiday Tournament for the second year in a row. Jason Rinehart and Jamie Reel were named to the All- Tournament team, and Reel was also named the MVP of the tournament. The Pittsfield Lady Saukees finished third in the Beardstown Lady Classic Tournament. Amy Smith led the Saukees, and was named to the All-Tournament team. 10 Years Ago Jan. 5, 2011 Allan Seiler, the man credited with merging two Pike County newspapers into the Pike Press, died Jan. 3 in St. Louis after a battle with cancer. He was 93. He was a man of many talents, serving on the Pike County Board and as County Board Chairman after retiring from journalism. He came to Pike County when Paul Findley was elected to Congress in 1960. He and Findley were business partners for more than 30 years. The Pittsfield Saukees boys basketball team took third at the Macomb Holiday Tournament with a 3-1 record. Pittsfield Junior center Dalton Hoover was named tournament MVP. The first Saukee to receive that honor since Mike Fitch in 2000. Q Pickings from Pikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Past is compiled by Michael Boren.

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Nathan T. Fox, 27, Perry, was arrested Dec. 21 at 3:04 p.m. on a felony charge of battery. He posted $1,200 and was released Dec. 21 at 4:30 p.m. Jeremy L. Thometz, 22, Pittsfield, was arrested Dec. 21 at 7:21 p.m. on a felony charge of intimidation, a felony charge of child pornography, a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance, a felony charge of exploitation of a child and felony charge of theft, obtain or exert control over. He posted $10,000 and was released Dec. 24 at 3:30 p.m. James M. Majors, 30, Hannibal, Mo., was arrested Dec. 21 at 3:22 p.m. on a Pike County traffic warrant alleging

failure to appear. He posted $200 and was released Dec. 21 at 3:45 p.m. Walter W. Lynn, 45, Pearl, was arrested Dec. 22 at 1:45 p.m. on a felony charge of failure to register as a sex offender (address change). He is lodged in the Pike County Jail with no bond set. Colton A. Talbot, 25, Highland, was arrested Dec. 22 at 10:51 a.m. on a felony charge of possession of cannabis more than 100g; a felony charge of possession of cannabis, more than 30g and possession of drug paraphernalia. He posted $500 bond and was released Dec. 26 at 11 a.m. Carl W. Clarkson, 62, Pittsfield, was arrested Dec. 23 at 9:23 a.m. on a felony

warrant. He posted $2,500 bond and was released Dec. 23 at 10 a.m. Michael D. Rohn, 28, Perry, was arrested Dec. 23 at 8:06 p.m. on a misdemeanor in-state warrant. He posted $120 and was released Dec. 23 at 8:13 p.m. Jesse. W. Street, 19, New Canton, was arrested Dec. 23 at 9:35 p.m. on a misdemeanor charge of domestic battery. He was released Dec. 25 at 11:20 a.m. on an I-Bond. Virgil R. Uplinger, 36, Louisiana, Mo., was arrested Dec. 27 at 11:35 p.m. on a misdemeanor Pike County warrant alleging failure to appear. He was released Dec. 27 on an I-Bond.

Chief Starman announces child pornography-related arrest

The Pittsfield Police Department was made aware of an alleged incident involving the transmission of child pornography and requests for child pornography via the internet from a Pittsfield resident to an Elmhurst, Ill. resident who is a minor. Investigators with the Pittsfield Police Department and Elmhurst Police Department obtained multiple search warrants and grand jury subpoenas for numerous social media, electronic communication and internet provider accounts, such as: Snap Chat, Pinger, Xbox Live and others. Through the investigation, information was obtained to identify a suspect. On Dec. 21, officers with the Pittsfield Police

Department and the Illinois Attorney Generalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office obtained and executed a court-authorized search warrant at 432 Piper Lane in Pittsfield. Officers located and seized electronic devices used to communicate with the minor, illegally possessed weapons, controlled substances and a small cannabis grow. Officers arrested Jeremy Thometz, age 22, of Pittsfield. Pike County Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney Zack Boren has charged Thometz with the following charges: Q Possession of Child Pornography Q Intimidation (Expose Person to Hatred, Contempt/Ridicule) Q Possession of a Controlled Substances Q Sexual Exploitation of a Child (Entice Child to

PCSD arrests alleged sex offender for violations The Pike County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department announced the arrest of Walter W. Lynn, 45, of Pearl, for the offense of failure to register as a sex offender. Dec. 22, at 1:30 p.m., the Pike County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department arrested Lynn at a residence located in the 200 block of West Clare Avenue, Pittsfield. The investigation began when law enforcement officials received information Lynn was residing at a residence that he had not registered on his sex offender registration. The Pike County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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remove clothing) Q Theft Q Additional charges are likely. The Pittsfield Police Department was assisted by investigators with the Illinois Attorney Generalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office who provided onsite analysis of electronics. They will provide additional assistance by providing off-site analysis of additional electronic devices that were seized. Chief Starman commended the work of investigators on the case; specifically Officer Mitchell Barton and Assistant Chief Jennifer Thompson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was a very complicated case that required indepth investigation,â&#x20AC;? Chief Starman added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was a prime example of good police work.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF JAMES P. STELBRINK, DECEASED. NO. 2020-P-71 NOTICE OF CLAIM DATE

Barber Family presents nine scholarships In 2020, the Barber Family Foundation awarded nine scholarships to Pike County college students for the 2020-2021 academic year. The awardees include six students from Pittsfield High School, one student from Pleasant Hill High School, one student from Western High School, and one current college student. For the first time, there were two recipients of the $2,500 Charles and Frances Barber Scholarship. The first recipient was Breanna Gratton of Baylis who is attending Quincy University. The second recipient was Pittsfield resident Elaina Ten Eyck who is attending ISU Normal.

The $2,000 K.C. and Eleanor Barber Scholarship was awarded to Madison Moore of Pittsfield who is attending Quincy University. 2020 was a special year for the foundation as it made its inaugural $1,500 Mary Longyear Barber Scholarship award. The recipient was Pittsfield student Emily Pursley who is attending Illinois College. The other 2020 recipients include: Carlee Hively, Barry, Maryville University, Aidan Koeller, Hull, Iowa State University, Avery Lewis, Baylis, John Wood Community College, Brennan McEwen, Pleasant Hill, John Wood Community College, Kayla Merryman, Nebo, John Wood Community College.

Forty-two represent Pike on JWCC deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list Three-hundred fifty-two students at John Wood Community College have been named to the deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list for the 2020 fall term. To be named to the deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list, a full-time student must be enrolled for nine or more credit hours and must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. A part-time student must have accumulated at least 15 semester hours, be enrolled for fewer than nine credit hours during the current term and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Students from Pike County being named to the deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list include: Barry â&#x20AC;&#x201D; William Banks, Colten Birbeck, Abigail Coonrod, Krista Forbis, Eric Oitker. Baylis â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Rosie Starner, Nina Voga. Chambersburg â&#x20AC;&#x201D; John Phillips.

Griggsville â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Lane Spencer. Hull â&#x20AC;&#x201D; David Dees Jr., Matthew Depke, Mckinley Jennings, Garren Lear Kinderhook â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Lyndi Weir. Nebo â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sadie Ruble. New Canton â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Noah Gay, Jayce Koeller. New Salem â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Nathanael Hull. Pearl â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Nathan Hoover, Griffin VanWinkle. Perry â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Toni Golian, Renae Martin, . Pittsfield â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Charlene Anderson, Isaac Amann, Daniel Closterery, Nicholas Daniel, Jared Fry, Hayden Gresham, Reed Hoover, Angela Huckstep, Delaney McEwen, Sierra Nash, James Robbins, Alexa Robertson-Wise, Isaac Shaw, Rylee Shaw , Jayden Stendback, Caroline Wells, Pleasant Hill â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Emma Dolbeare, Keirra Kramer, Heather Smith.

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