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Mini cheerleader camp at Griggsville-Perry produced some future cheerleaders and big smiles. At the bottom of the stunt is Raylee Nash and Dakota Kurfman. At top is Lydia Kurfman being spotted by Allison Bingham. The youngsters performed at Tuesday’s night’s varsity half-time.

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Concerns about the novel coronavirus are growing world wide, but only two cases have been reported in Illinois and officials have said there is minimal risk to the state’s residents.

But the regular flu season is here and schools say the numbers are not outstandingly high. Some schools throughout the region have closed as a preventive and also because their absentee rate was so high.

Jessica Funk, superintendent of Western Schools said their numbers have not been “terrible.”

“Tuesday, Feb. 18, we had seven missing from the middle school,” Funk said.

Pikeland Superintendent Paula Hawley said South School and Pikeland Community School have been about consistent with other flu seasons, Pittsfield High School has been hit hardest.

“Tuesday, before the snow days, we had approximately 50 missing from the high school,” Hawley said. “I don’t think it is all the flu. There is lots of stuff going around.”

Ron Edwards, superintendent at Pleasant Hill, said their absentees are “not awful.”

“We’ve had some stomach flu at the elementary school,” Edwards said. “But, I don’t think we’ve had a lot of respiratory type flu.”

Kaitlyn Risley, school nurse at Griggsville-Perry said numbers are up a little.

“We have had higher numbers than when it isn’t flue season, but overall, it’s about the same as past years at this time,” she said. “But there are a variety of illness going around.

All four school spokesmen agreed the two snow days last week, added to the weekend

and a day off for Presidents Day may have been a blessing in disguise as lack of contact may have stopped the spread of germs.

“Plus it gave our people a chance to clean and disinfect everything,”Funk said. “We went through and wiped down all hard surfaces that students may have touched and bombed some rooms with disinfectants. Then we went back and did it again.”

Professionals are still urging the public, even those who took flu shots to be cautious, avoiding sick persons, hand washing and other precautions.

Elderly people and others with reduced immune systems are often the hardest hit by flu-related medical complications.

According to the infectious disease department at Memorial Hospital in Springfield, The Type A flu strain that appears to be causing the most severe illnesses this year is more aggressive than what doctors usually see in patients.

And while flu shots do not prevent every type of the flu, they are affective in several cases of preventing or minimizing the the disease.

In Illinois, 41.3% of adults got shots in 2018-19 – the eight-worst rate among the states – though 67.4% of Illinoisans 65 and older got shots, based on Center for Disease Control statistics.

The effectiveness of the flu vaccine – its ability to prevent infection – can range from 30% to 70%, while vaccines for other illnesses such as measles, mumps and polio are successful more than 90% of the time.

According to people at the CDC, the public often overlooks the flu vaccine’s ability to reduce the severity of flu-related illness, or they falsely believe it can cause flu.

Agriculture never rests

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Officers of Pittsfield High School’s FFA chapter gathered around University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences associate dean of research Dr. Germán Bollero following his presentation at Pike County Rotary’s Monday, Feb. 17 agriculture luncheon. Left to right are Cody Bradshaw, Rotary agriculture committee chair Eric Dolbeare, Rotary president Megan Vose, Bollero, Drew Welbourne, Katie Cox, Nathan Gunder, Kurtis Johnson, and Skyler Smith. Seated are Lauren Saxe and McKayla Jennings.

Rotary celebrates ag industry at annual luncheon

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Pike Press Dozens of Rotarians and members of the Pike County agriculture community gathered for the annual Pike County Rotary Ag Luncheon Monday, Feb. 17 at Pittsfield’s Crossroads Center.

Rotary president Megan Vose began the event by acknowledging the impor-

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Pleasant Hill FFA students greet University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) associate dean of research Dr. Germán Bollero following his address at the annual Pike County Rotary ag luncheon Monday, Feb. 17. Left to right are Brennan McEwen, Rotary president Megan Vose, Rotary agriculture committee chair Eric Dolbeare, Bollero, Riley White, Cade Riddle, and Wade Barnes.

tance of the agriculture industry to the economy of Pike County.

“This is our opportunity to recognize everyone who sells seed, plants the crops, and provides the financing so others can realize their dreams,” Vose said.

The focus of the luncheon was a keynote address by University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) asso-

ciate dean of research Dr. Germán Bollero. Bollero, a native of Argentina, has been at the University of Illinois for 29 years, and served eight years as the department head of crop sciences before starting his current position.

Bollero spent the bulk of his address speaking about leading edge research initiatives at the University, the challenges of attracting new students to agriculture, and the move

away from the traditional land grant funding model.

Associate dean Bollero touched on many new initiatives on the University of Illinois’s Urbana-Champaign campus, including the university’s feed technology center.

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Opinion . . . . . . . . A4 Our Town . . . . . . A5 Sports . . . . . . . . . . .B1 Obituaries in this issue: Brown, Moore, Motley, Pearson, Shannon, Spradlin, Vaughn.

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JWCC ag alumni host high school open house

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press The John Wood Community College Agriculture Alumni Association hosted an open house for high school students, parents, and guidance counselors Monday evening, Feb. 17 at the JWCC Agricultural Education Center outside Perry.

According to JWCC agriculture department chair Mike Tenhouse, campus visits provide high school students and their parents a valuable glimpse of college life.

“Hopefully students will come away from the experience with a better understanding of what we offer and where we offer it,” Tenhouse said.

Pittsfield High School sophomore Shayna Harrison, whose mother

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Left to right, first runner-up Marvin Hoyt, King Howard Six, Queen Jennie Six, and first runner-up Virginia Kindle were crowned as the Valentine’s Day court at the Barry Community Care Center Friday, Feb. 14. Howard and Jennie, 90 ad 89 respectively, were also Winchester High School homecoming king and queen during their high school years. More kings and queens on page A6.

Tresea Harrison graduated from the JWCC agriculture program, said she had attended the open house each year since seventh grade. Harrison indicated she was interested in JWCC animal science major.

“I live in town but have a farm in Time with sheep, a goat, and two dogs,” Harrison said.

“I’m planning on studying animal science at John Wood and transferring to Mizzou to be a vet tech.”

Students and parents started off the open house by touring the JWCC ag center and the adjacent University of Illinois Orr Agriculture Research Center.

The Orr Agricultural Research Center is home to field crop test plots, (See, JWCC, A2)

Farm Bureau to host dicamba training session

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press In 2019, the Illinois Department of Agriculture received over 700 misuse complaints regarding dicamba application to soybean fields. Both private and commercial applicators are finding themselves on the receiving end of monetary penalties ranging from $750 - $1,000 for errors in application, including record-keeping mistakes.

According to Pike-Scott Farm Bureau manager Blake Roderick, the complaints were isolated to the eastern part of the state, but the regulatory fallout will affect farmers throughout Illinois.

“Several hundred complaints were filed in three eastern Illinois counties,” Roderick said.

“As a result of those complaints, the Department of Agriculture changed the rules for everybody.”

Roderick reported that neighboring states have experienced issues with dicamba misuse as well.

“There was a recent court settlement with a southeast Missouri peach grower affected by dicamaba use,” Roderick said.

In fact, in a lawsuit against chemical companies Bayer and BASF, the district court in Cape Girardeau, Missouri awarded the state’s largest peach producer $265 million in damages from dicamba-based herbicides.

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By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press The Illinois Department of Agriculture recently reminded all farm workers to stay safe when working in and around grain bins. “We’ve not had any recent incidents here in Pike County,� Pike-Scott Farm Bureau manager Blake Roderick said.

Other parts of the state have not been as lucky when it comes to avoiding grain entrapment deaths. In fact, there have already been two grain bin deaths in the early weeks of 2020. “There was a recent death in Christian County,� Roderick said, referring to the Feb. 11 suffocation death of a 61 year old farm worker in Morrisonville.

In addition, on Jan. 8, a 58 year old grain elevator employee fell to his death while cleaning a grain bin at Whitaker Grain Elevator outside Manteno in Kankakee County. His body was recovered five hours after falling into the bin.

Late 2019, too, saw an uptick in grain bin deaths according to data collected by Purdue University. At least 15 grain bin deaths occurred nationwide amid harvest activities between August and the end of the year.

The same Purdue University database shows that 2010 was the most hazardous year on record for grain bin accidents, with 59 entrapments and 26 deaths nationwide.

“It’s easy to become complacent when workers have been in and out of bins for years and never had any problems,� said Joe Small, Illinois Department of Agriculture’s Bureau Chief of Warehouses. “People often think they are big enough, strong enough, or fast enough to get out of flowing grain. All too often, problems can snowball out of control quickly. It’s important for everyone to be vigilant and keep personal safety front of mind.� “Even one accident, is one too many,� adds Illinois Farm Bureau President, Richard Guebert, Jr. “We want to remind farmers to never enter a grain bin or grain storage facility alone. Our target is zero entry, but unfortunately, with last year’s harvest challenges, a lot of wet grain was put into storage, leading to more grain bin entries. If entry is unavoidable, please have an observer stationed outside to get help immediately if needed.�

If an accident does happen, area fire departments have equipment available, either themselves or though mutual aid. “We have everything,� Pittsfield Fire Protection District chief Jason White said, indicating his department has all equipment necessary to conduct grain bin rescues.

We have everything including the vac and the tube auger,� White said. “We purchased ours in July of 2010 for $3500 with help from a grant and local grain contractors, JBS United and others.�

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John Wood Community College agriculture program faculty chair Mike Tenhouse leads students on a tour of the Orr Beef Research Center outside Perry Monday, Feb. 17. Left to right are Isabella Littig, Victoria Owens, Shayna Harrison, Tenhouse, Mary Perry, Chaney Parker, and JWCC faculty member Justin Lewis.

JWCC (Continued from A1) where crop sciences faculty from the University of Illinois conduct a variety of experiments, and a 180 head beef herd, which are utilized to develop best practices in beef production.

Tenhouse told attendees that the partnership between the University of Illinois research center and JWCC is unique among Illinois community colleges. Tenhouse went on to explain that JWCC classes make use of the research center for teaching purposes, both in animal science and crop science. “For students, the benefit is we have access to all this as our labs,� Tenhouse said. “In the beef skills class, for example, students are on

calving duty and are assigned nights in the calving barn.�

During the tour Tenhouse revealed to attendees that JWCC’s ag center footprint will grow by five acres to the southeast to accommodate a 16,000 square foot building, which will house an exposition hall for livestock judging as well as additional classroom and office space. “Within two years we hope to have a new building on this site,� Tenhouse said. “We’ll have more resources to teach from like an animal care unit where we can farrow pigs.�

After the tour, JWCC faculty provided students with an overview of the college’s agriculture programs and career opportunities in the

agriculture industry. Students heard from a panel of recent graduates of JWCC’s agriculture program about their experiences.

In addition, JWCC admissions and academic advising staff were on hand to help students and parents understand the application process, financial aid options, and student support services available at the College. “We hope this gives students more clarity on where they come for services and help,� Tenhouse said.

At the conclusion of the open house the Alumni Association awarded scholarships to incoming freshman agriculture students Brock Bollin of Palmyra, Missouri and Victoria Owens of Golden.

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HIGH SCHOOLS RAISE MONEY AGAINST CANCER

The boys basketball teams of Pittsfield and Western high schools teamed up to raise money for the Illini-Blessing Hospital cancer wing on Friday, Feb 14 during the schools’ junior varsity and varsity basketball games. According to organizers, the fundraiser exceeded the $3,000 goal set for the event. From left to right, senior Saukee super fans Cade McKinnon, Cody Bradshaw, Korbin Fentress, and Wade Howland show off their “Take a Charge Against Cancer� T-shirts during the JV game.

Farm Bureau (Continued from A1) restriction and the buffer requirements in endangered species counties. Pike and Scott counties are both listed as endangered species counties for dicamba application.

To ensure a more successful season of dicamba use in 2020, the Pike-Scott Farm Bureau and Prairieland FS are hosting a dicamba training session on March 4, 2020 from 10 am to 11:30 am at the PSFB office located at 1301 East Washington Street in Pittsfield. Dr. Bill Simmons is the instructor, performing the training on behalf of BASF. Annual dicamba label training is required.

Those who attend this class will receive a certificate that fulfills the requirement for

application of any of the four dicamba products on soybean in 2020, which are Engenia, Xtendimax, FeXapan, and Tavium.

Dr. Simmons has an entertaining presentation style and an in-depth knowledge of herbicide modes of action, making for an engaging class. Participants will leave with a full understanding of proper dicamba use and will have the opportunity to ask questions about the additional Illinois dicamba restrictions in 2020.

To register for this training event and to learn more about dicamba applications in Illinois in 2020, go to www.ifca.com/illinoisdicambatraining. Farm Bureau will serve lunch following the the training, so pre-registration is requested.

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(Continued from A1) programs,� Bollero said. “It can produce 8,000 tons of feed per year, including specialty small-batch research diets.�

Another research initiative described by Bollero was the development of autonomous drones and ground vehicles to conduct weed control and plant breeding work. Significant work is also being done at the university to utilize wood chip bioreactors to reduce the amount of nutrient pollution in ground and surface waters.

Bollero spoke extensively about the need to expand the number of students who consider agriculture as a viable career path. In response, he said the university is actively engaging students from non-agriculture backgrounds, and the College of ACES is also developing more technologically advanced majors to appeal to computer-oriented students. “With our metropolitan

food and environmental systems program we are trying to attract students from Chicago and other metro areas,�

Bollero said. “We are giving students a broader idea of agriculture and food production, and we can attract them to traditional ag majors too.�

Two new majors have been developed at the university which couple traditional crop sciences and animal sciences majors with computer science. According to Bollero, the majors are the first of their kind in the country. “These programs might appeal to a student who always thought of developing computer games, but maybe they have decided they want to do something of more global value,� Bollero said.

The University of Illinois and other public universities are increasingly dependent on tuition as their primary revenue source. As a result, according to Bollero, the

College of ACES has set the goal of increasing its enrollment from roughly 2,800 students to 3,000.

Bollero went on to say that the demographic make-up of the College has shifted significantly over the decades. “There are more urban students, more women, we are more ethnically diverse, and we have more global students,� Bollero said. “35 percent of our graduate students are global students and nine percent of our undergraduate population.�

Directly addressing the Pleasant Hill and Pittsfield High School FFA officers in the audience, Bollero cited USDA data that projects 55,000 annual agriculture industry job openings over the next few years, while American colleges and universities are producing only 35,000 agriculture graduates annually. “We need to attract more of the best and brightest to food and agriculture,� Bollero said.

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Outgoing Pike County Health Department environmental health director Jane Johnson, right, celebrated her retirement with community members, including Nebo’s Amanda Goewey, left, at a reception Friday, Feb. 14.

A display board in the background was adorned with memorabilia and newspaper clippings from Johnson’s 29 years with the Health Department.

CORRECTION In last week’s Pike Press, the Pittsfield City Police officer who received praise from the police chief and the city council was incorrectly identified. The officer involved in solving the burglaries was Jordan Gerard. The Pike Press regrets the error.

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Several new and aspiring business owners have joined the Pike County Economic Development Corporation (PCEDC) and the Western Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) during the Small Business Workshop Series.

The next workshop in the series focuses on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Creating a Business Plan.â&#x20AC;?

This is part one of a two-part series designed to highlight the form and function of successful business plans. A business plan precisely defines the business, identifies your goals and serves as your firmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resume. It helps you

to allocate resources properly, handle unforeseen complications, and make good decisions. It also provides specific and organized information about your company and how you will repay any borrowed money. At the end of the day, a good plan is a crucial element of any successful business.

As always Jim Boyd, SBDCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s director, will be joining the workshop. Jim has counseled hundreds of businesses and has even owned and operated a few of his own. He knows the ins and outs of starting, growing, and evolving businesses of all kinds and sizes. Most of

all, he is passionate about helping business owners succeed as an entrepreneur.

Part one of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Creating Your Business Planâ&#x20AC;? will be held Thursday, Feb.20 from 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8 p.m. at the JWCC South East Education Center. All current and aspiring business owners are welcome to join and we hope to see you there.

There is no charge for attending the workshop. For more information or to register for the class, please contact Pike County Economic Development Corporation at dthueringer@pikeedc. org or call 217-440-5101.

Next deadline for Pike County tourism grants March 1 The deadline for the next round of grants through the Accommodations Tax Project Funding Program is March 1.

Pike County offers project funds for ventures that promote area tourism. Eligible applicants include any individual, agency, group, business or non-profit organization whose project has a beneficial impact on Pike County. These grant funds are made possible through the accommoda-

tions tax funds received by Pike County. Applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis by a Funding Advisory Committee comprised of representatives from lodging establishments, county board representatives and the Pike County Economic Development Corporation Executive Director. The Advisory Board encourages creative projects that enhance the lives of residents of Pike County or promotes tourism in the community. Proj-

ects must also comply with all local laws and grantees are responsible for proper licensing, permits, insurance and other applicable requirements.

Projects will be evaluated using certain criteria including but not limited to: Potential number of guests to be generated by the project, with emphasis on overnight stays in the community; number of people the project will reach; financial need of the project; percent-

age of project funding being requested; â&#x20AC;&#x153;seed moneyâ&#x20AC;? to start a new project or expand an existing project; quality of the project and the likelihood that the project will achieve the stated goals.

The application is available on the PCEDC website at www.pikeedc.org or please contact the Pike County Economic Development Corporation at 217491-2401.

Applications must be received by 5:00 pm on March 1st.

Quincy University releases fall 2019 deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list Quincy University released its deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list for the Fall 2019 semester. Honorees must earn a semester grade point average of at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) to be included in the biannual Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s List. In total, 352

Nutrien Ag Solutions receives ResponsibleAg Certification Nutrien Ag Solutions was honored Monday, Feb. 17 by achieving certification from ResponsibleAg. The ResponsibleAg Certification Program is the only program in the nation that provides a voluntary comprehensive assessment of agricultural facilities that store and handle farm input supplies such as fertilizer, crop protection products, seed and fuel.

Certification requires that a facility meet stringent regulatory-based criteria, implement industry-leading safety and security measures, and uphold facility safety as one of its highest priorities.

Scott Campbell with Nutrien Ag Solutions said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;ResponsibleAg certification demonstrates to our community and our customers that we are a safe and responsible partner within the community.

The ResponsibleAg assessment was very thorough and an excellent mechanism for ensuring that we are complying with the federal requirements. We take great pride in this third-party certification.

It reinforces our commitment to our employees and the community.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Participation in ResponsibleAg is voluntary,â&#x20AC;? said Tim McArdle, Chairman of ResponsibleAg, Inc. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is incumbent on all to ensure we are a safe, responsible and proactive industry. Our hope is to engage our entire industry in this beneficial program over the next few years.â&#x20AC;?

Scott Campbell adds, â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are hundreds of regulations from different regulatory agencies that an agribusiness such as ours must follow. Voluntarily participating in the program and attaining certification helps ensure we are making our facility and our daily practices safer for our communities, our customers and employees. We must repeat and pass the assess-

ment every three years to maintain our ResponsibleAg certification.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Each ResponsibleAg certification is a significant milestone for all of us who have been involved in creating ResponsibleAg, and Nutrien Ag Solutions should be proud of this achievement,â&#x20AC;? said Daren Coppock, President and CEO of the Agricultural Retailers Association, which helped develop and launch the program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The commitment of retailers to responsibility and safety is evident in this success, and in the thousands of facilities that have already signed up to participate and are working toward certifications of their own.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The fertilizer and agricultural industry is, and always has been, dedicated to operating safely within our communities,â&#x20AC;? said Chris Jahn, President of The Fertilizer Institute, which partnered with ARA to create ResponsibleAg. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This certification is a rigorous assessment that assures each community just how committed we are to their safety and security.â&#x20AC;?

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ships have been renewable for four years at $5,000 per year.

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PHS Class of 1954 offering scholarships The Pittsfield High School Class of 1954 is offering scholarships to students attending any kind of posthigh school schooling.

PHS seniors who plan to attend 4-year colleges and universities, community colleges, and vocational/technical schools are eligible to apply.

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HEARS PRESENTATION ON PIKE COUNTY UNMET NEEDS Mick Laflin, left, introduced the Wednesday, Feb. 12 Rotary program presenter, Helen Earls. Earls is Program Coordinator for the First Christian Church in Pittsfield and the Treasurer for the Pike County Unmet Needs (PCUN) organization. PCUN was started in 2003. Local social agencies found there was a need for the PCUN organization. Initially, the organization approved primarily medical bills, but the range of expenses covered today include housing and utilities. Earls shared statistics for the organization for 2019. PCUN gave out $52,429 to Pike County residents. The majority of these funds covered housing and utility expenses. PCUN includes representatives from social agencies and local churches. Earlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; goal is to have at least one representative on the board from every County church. These representatives bring compassion to the organization, which is a nice balance with the social agency representatives.

Earls stated that they love to help those people who are going through tough times brought on by circumstances out of their control. Earls reported that they have seen an increase in applications from Senior Citizens and each applicantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; needs increase each year due to a rise in the cost of living. Each case will complete an application that will be presented to PCUN at their meetings held twice each month.

The income for PCUN comes from local churches, individuals, businesses and grants. Earls sais she would like to see more committee participation and encourages anyone to call Earls or Chris Bruns to join PCUN. All contributions are tax deductible.

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Our View YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

Foster soft skills and encourage career exploration sooner rather than later It is vitally important for the well-being of Pike Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy that students engage in career exploration and take part in activities to build a healthy work ethic, personal responsibility, and interpersonal skills.

Together, work ethic, personal responsibility, and interpersonal skills are the so-called soft skills needed for success in any aspect of life. Any successful business or any thriving region depends a workforce that is competent technically and emotionally.

Pike County schools, community organizations, and civically-minded businesses offer a wealth of opportunities for young people seeking soft skills and exposure to the working world.

Specific examples aboundâ&#x20AC;Ś Q Griggsville-Perry and other school districts, as well as JWCC, are increasingly incorporating career exploration and soft skills into the curriculum.

Q Pike County Economic Development Corporation coordinates the Work Ready program designed to verify students are prepared to enter the workforce.

Q The Pike CEO program allows high school students to gain public speaking experience, budgeting skills, and other skills necessary in the business world.

Q Blessing Health System is expanding its Youth Corps program to Illini Hospital to encourage volunteerism and to expose high school age students to careers within the healthcare industry.

Q This week FFA students at the annual Rotary agriculture luncheon heard University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) associate dean of research Dr. GermĂĄn Bollero speak about exciting new career paths and courses of study in 21st century agriculture.

Q Also this week, John Wood Community College hosted high school students to showcase JWCCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agricultural programs and to discuss careers in agriculture.

Q Next Tuesday, Feb. 25 Pittsfield High School is hosting its first vocational and technical career fair to illustrate to students that there is value and opportunity in technical fields that may not require a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree.

Encourage young people to actively explore a wide range of career options and to build their soft skills and interpersonal skills through volunteerism and on-thejob training opportunities.

Our communities and economy depend on it!

Finish Your Story: John Ottwell

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When I got sick and found out I have MS I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how many of my friends would tell me about someone they knew that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take care of themselves and died from MS. Hey, I just want to say thanks! I feel better now, glad you shared that! In their defense they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean to hurt me. They were just making conversation and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know they were discouraging me.

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Just so you know, today you rarely die from MS. It adversely affects your life but it usually is not a fatal disease.

I once read of a man taking a small water craft and he was crossing the ocean. Most of the people were saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;what are \RX GRLQJ WKLV IRU"´ Âł<RX ZLOO drown in a big storm or starve!â&#x20AC;?

One boy ran onto the pier and started yelling and waving as he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;you can do it! Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to make it!â&#x20AC;?

Out of all the people seeing this man off this one young boy was the voice of encouragement.

Our world today more than ever focuses on failures and the

negative. When a good story comes on TV you perk up and listen.

A few years ago the news did a story of a man that was a center for the St.louis Rams and walked away from millions to become a farmer. He raised food for the poor. He knew nothing about farming when he started but in that year he was donating about 100,000 pounds of sweet potatoes. This one man is helping put an end to hunger in his part of the state.

I wanted to stand and cheer, the reporter said he felt like hugging the guy. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll bet he wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t getting much encouragement from the people

around him when he started farming.

A few years ago I got a note from a classmate. She was saying I have a following, to keep up the good work. She took a moment to encourage.

Thanks Michelle for the kind words and encouraging me to write. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m thinking if I ever actually make any money at writing I might buy a small watercraft. â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Q John Ottwell graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1984 and lives in Shrewsbury, Mo. His website is www.Finishyourstory.com.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter.â&#x20AC;?

-- Thomas Jefferson, 1787

PICKINGS FROM PIKEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PAST

100 YEARS AGO: ROUTE 36 TO BE BUILT FROM JACKSONVILLE TO PITTSFIELD

150 Years Ago Feb. 24, 1870 Trains will commence running regularly tomorrow RYHU WKH 3LWWVÂżHOG EUDQFK railroad. Connections are made with both eastern trains and one western. Our friend Goyn S. Pennington, has had the good fortune to capture the appointment as ticket and freight agent at the 3LWWVÂżHOG GHSRW The public wells on three sides of the square are out RI Âż[ :K\ LV WKLV" :KDW are our four saloons to do for ZDWHU IRU WKHLU ZKLVNH\" President Grant has appointed his own father as postmaster; old Jesse R. Grant was reappointed postmaster at Covington, Ohio for four years longer. Old Jesse does not need the ofÂżFH DQG WKH RIÂżFH GRHV QRW need old Jesse. Old Jesse is 70 years of age. He ought to be pickled and preserved in one of the glass cases at the Smithsonian.

Congress appropriated $25,000 last winter to repair and refurnish the White House. This seems to be a liberal allowance, but they QRZ ÂżQG LW QHFHVVDU\ WR SXW LQ D GHÂżFLHQF\ ELOO IRU $30,000. This is to pay for 0UV *UDQWÂśV 3DULV ÂżQHULHV and Grantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s billiard room.

The womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s movement, we are sorry to say, does not move on in harmony and sweet character among its advocates. The sister politicians have shown equal capacity with the monster brethren for quarrelling among themselves.

Our friend, Sam Cannon

of Pleasant Hill has bought the Pleasant Hill Mills of Mr. John B. Harl, and become the worthy successor of a very worthy man.

125 Years Ago Feb. 27, 1895 Washingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthday was celebrated in the schools of El Dara. A good program was given in the afternoon along with talks from our two ministers.

7KH ÂżQH ZHDWKHU WKH SDVW few days almost makes us think spring is here. The roads will soon be in good condition if it continues so.

The Time band played in 3LWWVÂżHOG 0RQGD\ QLJKW DQG attended the Monarch Minstrel show.

By far the most unique crowd ever assembled in WKH $UPRU\ KDOO LQ 3LWWVÂżHOG was gathered together Friday night, the occasion being the last masque ball of the season. The sensation of the evening was Rajah, the trained elephant. Fieldsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; orchestra furnished the music.

Last Monday, just as people were returning from dinQHU ÂżUH ZDV GLVFRYHUHG LQ the upper story of Bushâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s livery stable near the southwest FRUQHU RI WKH VTXDUH 7KH ÂżUH started in the hay in the loft, and was soon beyond control. The livery stable was destroyed along with three small barns.

100 Years Ago Feb. 25, 1920 County Superintendent of Highways, Gilbert Lyons, RI 3LWWVÂżHOG ZDV LQIRUPHG by the state engineer, that

route 36 from Jacksonville WR 3LWWVÂżHOG ZLOO EH EXLOW WKLV year.

On Tuesday afternoon the VHQLRUV RI 3LWWVÂżHOG +LJK School held a meeting to decide the cap and gown question. A vote was taken, which resulted in a majority of seven for graduating in caps and gowns.

Judge Harry Higbee has been named to make the race for delegate to the Democratic National Convention to be held in San Francisco.

The little town of Roodhouse is determined to make WKDW WRZQ D ÂżW SODFH WR OLYH in, by installing a $65,000 sewer system.

Poor old 3LWWVÂżHOG ZLOO EH WKH ODVW dirty spot in the state if she donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get busy pretty soon.

Both the Christian and Congregational churches have been bending every effort toward securing houses for their ministers and their families, but without success.

In perhaps the hardest fought and best played game of the season, Quincy High School defeated Barry High School in the local gymnasium Saturday night, the ÂżQDO VFRUH EHLQJ WR 7KH VFRUH ZDV WR DW WKH close of the game, and it was necessary to play two extra SHULRGV RI ÂżYH PLQXWHV HDFK to determine the winner.

75 Years Ago Feb. 28, 1945 1HDUO\ HYHU\ RIÂżFLDO FDsualty list issued now contains the name of some Pike County boy. New Canton has good reason to remem-

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ber the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Battle of the Bulgeâ&#x20AC;? on the western front. One New Canton boy was killed in action, and three more are reported missing. Another was killed in the Philippines.

Harold â&#x20AC;&#x153;Babeâ&#x20AC;? Fuller was killed in Luxembourg, and Sgt. Harold Bloss was killed in the Philippines.

The city election will be held April 17, and the folORZLQJ FDQGLGDWHV KDYH ÂżOHG Charles A. Hooper, mayor; Dean Logsdon, clerk; Ben Niebur, treasurer; Guy Zimmerman, R. L. Harp, Jr., C. Wayne Williams and Edward Knight, aldermen.

Barry, the underdog, pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the season, and probably for any tournament, when they defeated WKH KLJKO\ UDWHG 3HUU\ ÂżYH in the second game of the regional tournament by the score of 22-20.

Mr. and Mrs. Karl Greife have been 30 years in the grocery business on PittsÂżHOGÂśV SXEOLF VTXDUH 7KH\ claim the distinction of having the oldest grocery busiQHVV LQ 3LWWVÂżHOG VWLOO XQGHU the original management.

They believe they are the third oldest business under the original management in the city. They rate Fred Niebur (Niebur Shoe Store) ÂżUVW DQG ) $ 0DLQ -HZeler, second.

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)LUHÂżJKWHUV IURP VL[ GHSDUWments were hampered when all water had to be hauled to the scene.

Charlotte Dunham of Griggsville has received the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1995 IMSA Award of Excellence for Caring to Challenge.

The Pearl Village Hall will be rehabilitated to accommodate handicapped people after the village received a $2,300 grant to perform the necessary work. Keith 50 Years Ago Donohoo is village presi25 Feb. 1970 dent.

Gordon Sansom, PittsWest Pikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 6-6 senior ÂżHOGÂśV HOHPHQWDU\ VFKRRO VX- Marty Hull, who leads the pervisor the last four years, 25-1 Cardinals, has been will leave at the end of this named to the Class A boys school year to become su- all-state team for the second perintendent of schools in year in a row. He has scored Pleasant Hill. Sansom came SRLQWV LQ KLV FDUHHU WR 3LWWVÂżHOG DIWHU KDYLQJ thus far. principal at the Nebo School for four years.

10 Years Ago Three abandoned school Feb. 24, 2010 buildings of the Pleasant 3LWWVÂżHOGÂśV 'HYRQ -RKQVRQ Hill district were sold at completed his wrestling seapublic auction Saturday. VRQ ZLWK D UHFRUG RI DQG John Kinscherff bought the the state championship in the Pleasant Hill grade school 189 pound division. He took for $12,000. Walter Wade second place last year, losing bought the Atlas school for in the championship match. $6,700, and John Richards Hundreds of mourners atof Alton bought the Bel- tended visitation and funeral leview school for $5,700. services for former Sheriff A cast of nearly 50 has Mike Lord over the weekbeen announced by Director end. He died Feb. 17, after Jon Robb for the PHS musi- being diagnosed with leukecal â&#x20AC;&#x153;Camelot,â&#x20AC;? to be present- mia last spring. At least 100 ed in April.

ODZ HQIRUFHPHQW RIÂżFHUV IURP ÂżYH GLIIHUHQW DJHQFLHV 25 Years Ago were represented at his fuFeb. 22, 1995 neral Sunday.

A blaze of suspicious origin destroyed the old Q Pickings from Pikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Past is Chambersburg school gym compiled by Michael Boren. early Saturday morning.

The Pike County Conference ended up with four undefeated teams this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; .LQGHUKRRN 3LWWVÂżHOG Hardin and Perry. The four teams never played each other.

Since Illini Hospital has been such a busy place the past few weeks, the hospital believes service would be improved if visits could be held to two to four in the afternoon, and seven to nine at night.

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John H. Pearson John H. Pearson, age 88, of Godfrey, IL, formerly of Detroit, IL passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020 at his home. He was born on March 29, 1931 in Hamburg, IL to Harry and Onita Crader Pearson. He married Evelyn Dwyer on September 29, 1972 in Bowling Green, MO, and she survives.

John graduated from East Pike High School. In 1946, at the age of 16, John began selling produce. He went on to open Pearsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market in Detroit, IL where he continued to sell produce. He also owned and operated TJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ice Cream Patio in Detroit, and worked as the Post Master for the Detroit Post Office for 18 years. John and his family relocated to Godfrey, IL where they opened Pearsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Produce, and have been running that for the past 32 years.

He thoroughly enjoyed working and selling produce, and liked riding his lawn mower around to check on his crops.

John attended produce auctions and liked to sing, play the harmonica, and dance.

He was also a member of Detroit Christian Church but attended Faith Fellowship in Godfrey, IL. He was a past member of the VFW and Moose Lodge. John was a hardworking, kind, and loving man, and will be dearly missed by his family.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Evelyn; son, Tyler (Mary Kay Stamper) Pearson of Godfrey, IL; daughters, Donna Burrows of Pittsfield, IL, Tanya (Don) Stanton of East Alton, IL, and Tasha (Kent) Davis of Pittsfield, IL; grandchildren,

Gabriel Burrows, Daniel Burrows, Victoria Wood, Jordan Wankel, Caden Stanton, London Stanton, Madalene (AJ) Klocke, Gabrielle Davis, Mason Davis, Taylor Pearson, and Jonathan Pearson; great grandchildren, Damion Wood, Emily Wood, Caitlyn Wood; brother, Bill Pearson of Bedford, IL and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Onita Pearson; daughter, Janet Pearson; sisters, Mary Sisk, Audrey Coonrod, Virginia Scoggins, Violet Richards, and Joyce Ehlert; and a son-in-law, Leo Burrows.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Interment will follow at Pittsfield West Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to be made to Detroit Town Hall or Pittsfield West Cemetery. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Wamego, KS and longtime companion, Jesse Barrett of the Illinois Veterens Home in Quincy, IL; and several nieces and nephews.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Ethel May Riffey in infancy and three brothers, Darrell Dean Riffey, James Eldon Riffey and John Robert Riffey.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 12:00 PM at Calvary Baptist Church in Pittsfield, IL. Visitation will be held prior to the service on Wednesday at the church from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Interment will be held at a later date and cremation rights have been accorded. Memorials are suggested to Calvary Baptist Church in Pittsfield, IL. Condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield is handling the arrangements.

Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Visitation will be held from 12 p.m. until the time of services.

Memorials may be made to the Pleasant Hill High School Wolves Athletic Department.

Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is handling the arrangements.

Jerry L. Motley Jerry L. Motley, 77 of Barry died Feb. 11, 2020 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.

Funeral services were held Feb. 16, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry. Interment followed at Taylor Martin Cemetery.

Visitation was held prior to the service from 1 - 2 p.m.

at the funeral chapel. Memorials are suggested to be made to Pike County Cancer Group or House of Prayer Kinderhook. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh. com. Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry is handling the arrangements.

Stephen D. Moore Stephen D. Moore died Feb. 8, 2020 after a short and unexpected illness.

Funeral services were held Feb. 15, 2020 at 2 p.m at Niebur Funeral Home. Burial followed at West Cemetery in Pittsfield. Visitation was held prior to the service from 12 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Happening

PLEASANT HILL Q The Pleasant Hill Fire Department will be having their 3rd annual chicken/beef and noodle dinner fundraiser Feb. 23 at the Firehouse 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Raven A. Vaughn Raven A. Vaughn, 29, of Kemah, TX, and formerly of Pleasant Hill, IL died Feb. 11, 2020 in Texas City, TX. Memorial services will be held March 7, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill conducted by Pastor Don Hannel. Burial will follow at

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Sharon Shannon Sharon Marie Riffey Shannon, age 71 of Pittsfield, IL passed away Friday, February 14, 2020 at Liberty Village in Pittsfield, IL. She was born November 11, 1948 to Eldon Keith and Lucy Elizabeth (Crawford) Riffey.

Sharon graduated from Waverly High School and went on to attend Patricia Stevens Finishing School in St. Louis, MO. Sharon worked for various places including Capital Records, Tempo Department Store and Visiting Nurses in Jacksonville.

She also worked at Elm City Rehabilitation Center in Jacksonville for 17 years and the Hawkeye Glove Factory in Beardstown. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, Black Oak Church in rural Beardstown and most recently attended Calvary Baptist Church in Pittsfield. Sharon liked crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, sewing, enjoyed reading and studying the bible and attending Sunday school.

She is survived by her sons, Darin (Lori) Riffey of Baylis, IL, Douglas (Becky) Shannon of Pittsfield, IL and Dennis Shannon of Pittsfield, IL; grandchildren, Corbin Riffey, Kayla Burdick, Noah Shannon, Caden Shannon, David Shannon, Wyatt Shannon and Emmitt Shannon; great grandchildren, Harlyn Burdick and Bowen Burdick; brother, Donald (Sharon) Riffey of

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flowers, donations may be made in Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name to The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona, PO Box 66, Kingman, AZ, 86402.

928-753-5001. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.nieburfh. com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

PITTSFIELD Q Pre-Kindergarten and Pact Head Start Programs in collaboration with Four Rivers Special Education District and the Pike County Health Department are offering free vision, hearing, and developmental screening for all children between 2 1/2 to 5 (not enrolling in Kindergarten) on March 3,4,5, and 5 at the Pittsfield Methodist Church. Parents should call South school to schedule an appointment.

217-285-2431 Q All citizens of Pike County are invited to join the eight congregations of the Bright Star Parish for one or more Wednesday nights for Lenten services in anticipation of Easter. All worship services begin at 7 p.m. It begins Wednesday, Feb. 19 at Naples UMC. Contact Pastor Dave at Parish office at 217-833-2575.

Q There will be a Lenten pancake supper at Griggsville UMC on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Contact Dave Kelly at 217-833-2575 for more information.

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

Applications are available at school guidance offices or at the HCE office at 1301 East Washington Street, Pittsfield.

The deadline is March 15, 2020.

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

Applications can be picked up at the Pittsfield Guidance office. PEO is an international organization that helps support educational endeavors for many types of students. For more information about this local scholarship, please contact Donna Tomhave, Chapter President at 217-285-2035 or Michelle Westbrook at Pittsfield High School, 217-2856888.

Q The Crossroads Center gym will be open for walking Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. from Janaury through March. There is no fee for this service but there is a donation box available if you would like to contribute to help offset building expense.

Contact First Christian Church for more info 285-4129.

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

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Owen Brown Sr. Owen Brown, Sr, 92 of Barry died Feb. 18, 2020 at his home.

Services will be held Feb. 21, 2020 at 1 p.m. at Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry. Interment will follow at Park Lawn Cemetery in Barry. Visitation will be held Feb. 20, 2020 from 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7 p.m. at Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry. Niebur Funeral Chapel will be handling the arrangements.

Closet 117 S. Memorial. New hours: Wednesday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. .

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

Q The East Pike Lending Library is open Saturdays from 9 a.m.- noon. They offer a huge selection of books to loan and a wide variety in the free pile. No fees of any kind are associated with the library.

Stop in and see what the fuss is all about. Enter as a stranger, leave as a friend.

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

Q Barry Public Library is in need of a continuous supply of empty ink cartridges of all kinds including toner canisters.

The library is able to recycle them to Staples in exchange for their office supplies. They can pick up in Pittsfield. Please call 217-335-2149.

Q Do you have an old cell phone you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use anymore?

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

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

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

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

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

Q The Springfield Vet Center is now offering Readjustment Counseling in Pittsfield.

We are currently at the American Legion Post 152 every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Veterans and their families can schedule an appointment by calling 217-492-4955 during normal business hours and asking for John Mizer LSW. Q Bursting Bubbles foundation emotional support group on the first Wednesday of the month from 6-7 p.m. at the Pike County Housing Authority Community Building and at Illini Hospital on the second Thursday of the month from 6-7 p.m. For more information call 217-335-2961.

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

Coffee will be available. 1400 Mortimer St. Q Set Free is a non-traditional recovery program for adults (ages 18+), based on doing life together. Join us for Set Free every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Pittsfield Assembly of

God. There is free childcare, from birth-6th grade. Learn more: Set Free Recovery Group on Facebook.com.

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

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

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

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

Q Meals Plus for Seniors serves lunch at noon, Monday through Friday at Findley Place. Over 60, meals are based on donations. Call Connie by 8:50 a.m. on the day you would like to make reservations at 217-285-6150.

Milk and bread offered with every meal.

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MOCK TRAIL TEAM QUALIFIES FOR STATE

The mock trial team of Pittsfield High School has qualified for state competition after competing in the regional at Bloomington. State will be held March 14-15 in Champaign. Team members are, left to right, Emily Schacht, Avery Lewis, Michelle Taylor, Finley Petty, Quinn Phillips, Paige Thometz, Lauren Archer and Willow Claus.

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WITH A SMILE

Three members of the Pleasant Hill senior class, left to right, Kodiak Rogers, Carly McGlynn and Jasmine Barnes were serving pulled pork last week at the Wolves basketball game. The event was a fundraiser for the senior trip to Tampa later this spring.

Other class members helped with cooking, serving and clean-up.

Valentine's Day royalty

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Eastside Health and Rehabilitation crowned Richard Skirvin as King and Viola Benson as Queen at the facilityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event.

The Griggsville Estates announced its Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s King and Queen during party Thursday, Feb. 13. Chosen was Queen Dorothy Griffeth and King Jim Oldham.

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THREE RECEIVE QUILTS OF VALOR

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Three veterans receive their Quilts of Valor Saturday Feb. 15 at the All-Wars Museum.

Those receiving quilts were, left to right, Dwayne Kessinger of Griggsville and Steve Young and Merle Carlton, both of Barry.

In back are Shirley and Harry Kingery, who spearhead the Quilt of Valor project. Kessinger and Young are Vietnam vets while Carlton served in Korea.

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The Hull-Kinderhook Fire Protection District recently had their annual family get together at The Hook In Kinderhook. During the evening, Howard Hubbard, left, was presented a plaque for his 45 years of dedication to the department. Sam Reed, right, presented the plaque and said Hubbard was not retiring but the department wanted to thank him for his years of service and encourage him to continue.

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Cordell McKee cradles his opponent but not in a loving way. McKee and the rest of the Pikeland Community School wresting squad were wresting in the Glenwood Middle School Invitational Saturday, Feb. 15

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The PCS Junior High Wrestling team competed in the Glenwood Middle School Invitational, Saturday, Feb. 15. The Braves entered 10 wrestlers into the tournament and despite leaving many open weight classes, finished fifth out of 18 teams.

Those wresting and their places

were: Luke Saxe, sixth place at 100 pounds with 3 pins, Ace Freesmeyer did not place but had two pins, Luke Archer third place at 119 pounds with three pins, Noah Alger sixth place at 135 pounds with one pin and a one tech fall, Tucker Cook third place at 145 pounds with one pin, Owen Shaw did not place at 155 pounds, Cordell McKee, third place at 167 pounds with

two pins, Tracer Mowen second place at 185 pounds with two pins, Cory Guthrie second place at 215 pounds with two pins, and Jaron White second place at 275 pounds with one pin.

As a team the PCS Braves accumulated 141.5 pounds and placed fifth out of 18 teams with individuals only entered in 10 of the 19 available weight classes.

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The Pittsfield Saukees have received the number 9 seed for the Pleasant Plains regional. Half of the teams in the sub-sectional will play in Plains, the other in Rushville regional .

Pittsfield will play Monday Feb. 24 at 7:30 vs. #5 Auburn. If successful, the Saukees will play Wednesday, at 7 p.m. vs. Warsaw.

Teams in the order of seeds include: #1 Pleasant Plains, #4 Warsaw, #5 Auburn, #6 Beardstown, #7, Virden, #9, Pittsfield.

The winner of the the Pleasant Plains Regional will play the winner of the Riverton Regional, March 3 at 7. The winner will play for the regional title March 6 against the winner of the Rushville Regional winner and the Mackinaw Deer Creek regional winner.

Teams in the Rushville regional are #2 Farmington, #3 Petersburg, #8 QND, #10 Rushville, #11 Macomb, #12 Carthage (Illini West).

Pleasant Hill, GriggsvillePerry and Western are all assigned to the Triopia regional.

Pleasant Hill, seeded 16, will face the #1 seed, Payson-

Seymour Monday, Feb. 24 at 6 p.m.; #7 seed, Western will play the #10 seed, North Greene at 7:30.

Tuesday night, Griggsville-Perry, seeded 11, will face the #6 seed, Springfield Calvary.

If Pleasant Hill would upset Payson, they would play again Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 6 p.m.

Should G-P win over Springfield Calvary, they would play Feb. 26 at 7:30 vs. the winner of the Triopia/ ISD game.

If the rankings hold true and Western defeats North Greene, they will play Wednesday, Feb. 26 versus the winner of PaysonPleasant Hill.

The championship game will be Friday night , Feb, 28, at 7 p.m. The regional winner will play the winner of the Valmeyer Regional Tuesday March 3 with the winner of that game playing the winner of the Raymond Lincoln Wood/Franklin Regional Other eams in the Triopia/Valmeyer regionals are: Payson-Seymour, Madison, Lovejoy, Triopia, Edwardsville, Springfield Calvary, Western,Valmeyer, Waterloo, Dupo, GriggsvillePerry, Glen Carbon, Lebananon.

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Team scratch game, Road Runners, 705; Team scratch series, Road Runners, 1927; Scratch game, Laurabell McConnell, 174; Scratch series, Laurabell McConnell, 461. Team handicap game, Roling Pins, 974; Team handicap series, Rollling pins, 2829 Handicap game, Ruth Bennett, 226; Handicap series, Laurabell McConnell, 605. Individual high averages, Beth Wade, 151.75.

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Pittsfield Lady Saukee Ashley Waters, #24, sets a screen for Katie Cox who scored 18 points in the regional championship game. The Lady Saukees lost 52-46 but Waters advanced in the three-point shootout.

Chloe Lemons plays hard up defense Friday night in the regional championship game in Carlinville.

Lemons is a junior and will return next season for the Saukees.

Feb. 11 Griggsville, 70, ISD, 42 Scoring for G-P: Jakson Freeman, 6, Tate Kunzeman, 4, Cash Kirk, 6, Tanner Leedy, 11, Dalton Scheurman, 9, Avery Bradshaw, 6, Tucker Kunzeman, 13, Ethan Lothridge, 15.

Feb. 13 Girls regional semifinals Pittsfield, 38, Porta, 34 Katie Cox, 13, Chloe Lemons, 12, Kayla Merryman, 2, Ellie TenEyck, 7, Avery Heavner, 4

Feb 14 Boys basketball Pittsfield, 46, Western, 40 Girls basketball, regional championship Carlinville, 52, Pittsfield, 46 Feb. 17 Griggsville, 46, Camp Points,36 Scoring for Griggsvllle: Jakson Freeman, 4, Tate Kunzeman, 9, Cash Kirk, 12,Tanner Leedy, 1, Avery Bradshaw, 8, Tucker Kunzeman, 12. Ethan Lotheridge and Dalton Sheurman played but did not score.

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ROCKPORT Family stays busy despite bad weather Happy Birthday to Nicole Damon. She was 40, Feb. 10. Happy Birthday from Grans.

My great-granddaughter and her husband were here to visit last week. Jacob and Stacia, be sure to come back soon!!

Doug and Missy Damon and Marvin and Leah Wilke recently returned home from

a visit to Florida. They said they had bad weather but did get some sun at the end of the week.

Sympathies to Tisha Vaughn in the loss of her son, Raven. Also sympathies to Ann and Ray Kindle in the death of her mother in Alabama recently. Prayers to both families.

All of my family went

BY FRANCES PENCE 217-242-3511 out for Valentines Day but I stayed home. I was afraid Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d fall on some ice.

I guess thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all for this week. God Bless and have a good one.

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Never to early to start planning Apple Festival

There will be an Apple Festival officers meeting Monday, March 2 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Griggsville City Hall. The first full meeting will be held the following Monday, March 9 at 7 p.m. also at the city hall.

In case you didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know, it is now law in Illinois that cat owners must have their cats vaccinated against rabies. This law went into effect Jan. 1.

Bob Norris is currently a patient at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. We wish you well, Bob!

Congratulations to Zachary Goldman and Hannah Dewitt who were married Friday night!

Little Kolt Lawson is doing well but still a patient at Cardinal Glennon Hospital in St. Louis. I spoke with Koltâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mommy Jessica Lawson Monday and she stated that Kolt was to undergo another surgery Tuesday, Feb. 17 to remove a temporary drain and place an LP Shunt which will be permanent. Kolt has been a patient there since Jan. 27 but is hoping to come

By NADINE KESSINGER 217-407-4502 kessy@casscomm.com home this week!

Dewayne Kessinger enjoyed a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;visitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; via telephone with his uncle, Carl Kramer Sunday evening.

Dewayne and I always enjoy his stories about the years Carl lived in and around Griggsville.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be a prisoner to things you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t change.

Let it go. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tony Gaskins

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Support the Pleasant Hill Fire Department Sunday

Happy Hump Day to one and all. The future cast is relaying some milder temps and quite inviting since we know whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ahead.

The Pleasant Hill Fire Dept will be having their third annual chicken/beef noodle dinner fundraiser this coming Sun, Feb.23, 11a.m.-2 p.m. at the fire house. The meal will be a free will donation. This fine group of volunteers you know will come at your aid without hesitation and how we are so thankful for their dire service and need to our community.

Thank you all so much for being there when the call comes in!! Please come out and support your local firemen!!

This is National FFA Week, a group that is held in high schools across America, this week they host activities that raise awareness about the role the FFA plays in the development of agriculture future leaders and the importance of Ag education. The national board of directors designated week long tradition in 1948 in recognition of Washington legacy as an agriculturist and farmer.

A group of young farmers founded FFA in 1928.

Today FFA continues to help the next generation meet new ag challenges, develop unique talents, and explore a broad range of career pathways.

It is with deep sadness, we have lost a young past

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By MARSHA HILL 217-437-2903 bmklh94@ yahoo.com member of the community, he was currently in Texas.

Raven Vaughn, 29 year old, son of Tisha Vaughn has passed away last week.

With heartfelt sympathy her and his brother, and all the family at this difficult time.

We have a couple of birthday wishes this week for Marty Anderson, Feb. 20 and Kristopher Kelley Feb. 23. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future.â&#x20AC;? Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Pike County Chamber of Commerce to hold annual meeting The Pike County Chamber of Commerce will hold its 33rd Annual Celebration of Business and Community on Tuesday, March 24th at the Crossroads Center in Pittsfield. Networking begins at 6 PM, with dinner at 6:30 PM. At the meeting, the Chamber will conduct a brief business meeting, present board changes, and recognize its sponsors.

The highlight of the meeting is always the Awards Ceremony. The Chamber will present a Business of the Year, Volunteer(s) of the Year, and Community Betterment award.

The Pike County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations the Business of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and Community Betterment honors. The deadline for submission is March 6, 2020.

The Business of the Year recognizes a successful Pike County business that has demonstrated integrity and community involvement. (The business must be a Chamber member.)

The Volunteer of the Year can be any Pike County resident who volunteers his or her

time to support Pike County and his or her community.

The Community Betterment Award is intended to recognize the contribution of a group of individuals whose vision and actions have bettered the city or village in which they live.

Nominations should be submitted in writing and contain information regarding the business, person, or group being nominated and the reason they are being nominated.

To facilitate nominations, the Chamber has developed a simple, optional nomination form, available by contacting Christy Davenport at 217-285-2971 or by email at PikeChamber@casscomm.com . Nomination forms are also available on the Chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, www.pikeil.org, or at the Chamber office at 224 W. Washington.

A meal will be provided by the Crossroads Center. Tickets are $30 each or a full table for $240 and are available from any Chamber Board member, Chamber Ambassador or by calling the Chamber Office at 217-285-2971.

NEW SALEM

AND OTHER AREA NEWS Time to turn in your boxtops to your favorite school Prayer requests: Bob Hull, Bonnie Prudoehl, Carl Blacketer, Chris Sitton, Connie Vermillion, Christine Henthorn, Connie McFall, Diane Garner, Frances Larson, Greg Ketterman, Ginger Whitlock, Helen Mays, Jamie Reel, Jenny Fox, Jerry Gully, Josh Bennett, Lois Thomas, Lisha Fee, Luetta Swartz, Linda Schnabel, Mark Vermillion, Melinda Chandler, Milo Klein, Pastor Gary Dice, Roger Straus, Radar Grim, Roger and Sue Robbins, Roger Bonnett, Steve Davis, Stacey Wright, Susie Fudge, Susan Shaw, Ted Patton, Tom Ruble, Wayne Robbins, the country of Israel, our country of the United States of America, and our United States' President.

When a man's ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. Proverbs 16:7 Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Steve Moore who passed away

recently in Arizona.

Birthdays and anniversaries for this week: Feb.19 -- Shirley Stinson, Steve Shelton, Tanya Wyatt Feb.20 -- Angela Kirk Feb.21 -- Austin Francis, Emma Burrows, Susan Collins Feb.24 -- Bruce Huffman Feb.25 -- Ethan Dixon, Melinda Labby, Phyllis Grawe, Sadie Ward, Steve McCaherty, Christina and John Brown I believe it's time to turn in those General Mills' Box Tops for Education, and get them to the school of your choice to help with classroom expenses.

Pittsfield High School's Class of 1973 Luncheon will be held Friday, Feb. 28, at the Bainbridge Street CafĂŠ in Barry at noon. Mark your calendars to plan to be there.

Trivia Answers from Last Week: 1. What were the first two things God divided? (the light

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from the darkness) 2. God created 2 great lights on the fourth day. What was the greater light of the two? (the sun) 3. What day between the first and the seventh did God rest? (the seventh) 4. What did God create man from? (the dust of the ground) 5. How many rivers were in Eden and what were their names? (4 -- Pison, Gihon, Hiddekel, and Euphrates) 6. What did God take out of man to make woman? (a rib) Friday afternoon, Feb. 14, I called on Ginger and George Whitlock, and we had a nice visit.

Have a blessed week.

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Fishhook area thefts send on to IDOC Jacki C. McLaughlin, 44, of Greenview, was sentenced in Pike County Circuit Court to seven years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to the offenses of unlawful possession of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, two counts of residential burglary, and one count of unlawful possession of a stolen motor vehicle.

The investigation began Oct.29, when the Pike County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department was dispatched to a residential burglary complaint on the Perry-Fishhook Road.

A homeowner came home and discovered money, firearms, and other items had been stolen from his residence. The PCSD contacted Illinois State Police Crime Scene Services and requested assistance with the investigation.

Illinois State Police Crime Scene Services was able to collect physical evidence from the scene that was submitted to the Illinois State Police Crime Lab for analy-

sis. The Illinois State Police Crime Lab was able to identify McLaughlin as a suspect.

The Pike County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department attempted to locate the suspect by contacting other police agencies.

It was discovered that she had multiple warrants for her arrest out of several different counties.

Nov.10, the Pike County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department responded to a second residential burglary complaint on the Perry Fishhook Road.

The homeowner reported several items had been stolen from his residence to include televisions, firearms, and a truck.

Later in the evening, the Morgan County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department conducted a traffic stop on the stolen truck.

The driver, William J. Williams, 43, of Springfield, was arrested and lodged in the Pike County Jail on a charge of unlawful possession of a stolen motor vehicle.

Evidence seized from Williams during his arrest led the

Pike County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department to the whereabouts of Jacki McLaughlin.

Nov. 12, Chief Deputy Zack Orr was able to pinpoint McLaughlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s location by using evidence seized from Williams during his arrest.

Orr said with the assistance from the Menard County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department, Greenview Police Department, and the Central Illinois Enforcement Group they were able to locate and arrest McGlaughin after a brief foot pursuit at a residence in the 300 block of Van Buren Street, Greenview.

Upon her arrest, Orr was able to collect substantial information from McLaughlin about her involvement in residential burglaries, burglaries, and thefts throughout Pike County, Brown County, Morgan County, Sangamon County, and Menard County.

Jacki cooperated with the criminal investigation and admitted to her role in all of the crimes.

Orr said this is an example of old fashion police work

Burglars get IDOC time

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Two of the three individuals who were accused of burglarizing a garage/shop near Rockport have recently been sentenced to time in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Michael Smith, pled quilty to burglary and theft and was sentenced to four years in IDOC. Jamie Kessler, pled guilty to burglary and was sentenced to three years in IDOC followed by 48 months probation.

A third suspect in the case, Christopher Smith, has an arraignment set for March 17.

The three are accused of their crimes after the Pike County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department responded to a burglary complaint Aug. 29 about 11 a.m. The victim reported that his shop had been burglarized and over $10,000 worth of tools had been stolen. The victim indi-

cated he had surveillance video of the burglary and theft.

After reviewing surveillance video and conducting countless interviews with others, the Pike County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department was able to identify one person in the video.

Officers were then able to use a surveillance video from a business in Louisiana,Mo, to identify the other two the suspects.

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The police records released by the Pike County Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office include the following arrests and bookings. The records state that these are accusations and each individual is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Kimberly R. Spann, 43, Quincy, was arrested Feb. 10 at 7:27 a.m. on a felony Pike County warrant seeking to revoke probation. She remains lodged.

Tracy L.Woods, 50, Quincy, was arrested Feb. 10 at 7:52 p.m. on a Pike County traffic warrant alleging failure to appear. She posted $100 and was released Feb. 11 at 3:30 p.m.

Rebecca M. Wolf, 20 Brighton, was arrested Feb. 10 at 7:27 a.m. on a felony Pike County warrant alleging failure to appear. She remains lodged in lieu of $1,500.

Pearce L. Chaplin, 20, Barry, was arrested Feb. 10 at 10:25 a.m. on a misdemeanor Pike County contempt of court charge. He was issued a $350 recognizance bond and released Feb. 11 at 9:45 a.m.

William C. Childers, 27, Brighton, was arrested Feb. 10 at 7:27 a.m. on a felony Pike County warrant alleging failure to appear with a bond of $1,200 and an in-state traffic warrant with a bond of $350. He remains lodged.

Micah T. Weigel, 27, Lees Summit, Mo., was arrested Feb. 10 at 7:55 p.m. on a misdemeanor charge of drug paraphernalia. He posted $250 and was released Feb. 10 at 9:45 p.m.

Joshua L. Kelly, 30, Pleasant Hill, was arrested Feb. 11 at 7:10 p.m. a Pike County traffic warrant. He posted

$250 and was released Feb. 11 at 9 p.m.

Stacy A. Stize, 46, Mt. Sterling, was arrested Feb.11 at 11:55 p.m. on a charge of misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, felony methamphetamine possession with a bond of $300.

She remains lodged.

Kristin D. Sealock, 25, Pittsfield, was arrested Feb. 11 at 9:50 p.m. on a Pike County traffic warrant. She posted $200 and was released Feb. 11 at 10:05 p.m.

Blake M. Heskett, 25, Roodhouse, was arrested Feb. 11 at 10:29 a.m. on a Pike County traffic warrant alleging failure to appear.

He posted $300 and was released Feb. 11 at 10:35 a.m.

Dakota L. Kallal, 23, Pittsfield, was arrested Feb. 11 at 4:41 p.m. on a felony in-state warrant alleging aggravated criminal sexual assault. He was released to the county issuing the warrant Feb. 12 at 12:45 p.m.

Kalab M.Capps, 30, Barry, was arrested Feb. 12 at 5:57 p.m. on a violation of an order of protection charge.

He posted $250 and was released Feb. 12 at 8:30 p.m.

Jarrod L. Holtz, 47, White Hall, was arrested Feb. 12 at 7:31 a.m. on a felony in-state warrant. He was released to the county issuing the warrant Feb. 12 at 12:30 p.m.

Dalton R. McCallister, 18, Griggsville, was arrested Feb. 13 at 8:07 p.m. on a charge of criminal damage to property. He posted $250 and was released Feb. 13 at 11:30 p.m.

Dalton S. Hobson,22, Morton, was arrested Feb. 14 at 11:20 a.m. on a felony in-state warrant. He remains lodged.

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JACKI C. MCLAUGHLIN where several law enforcement entities were able to work together for the good of their citizens.

Orr praised the hard work of ISP, CST and Brandi Field, who was able to recover evidence to put Jacki at the crime scene at one of the residences on the Perry Fishhook Road. C Orr said he had complete support and assistance from the Morgan County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department, Menard County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department, and the Greenview Police Department.

McLaughlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s co-defendant in the Pike County cases, William Williams, has a jury trial set for April 13.

Law enforcement serves Calhoun arrest warrant

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Dakota L. Kallal, 23, Pittsfield was arrested Feb. 11 in the 300 block of Landess Terrace following a traffic stop initiated by the Pike County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s DAKOTA L. Department. The KALLAL Pittsfield Police Department assisted in the arrest.

Kallal was wanted on a Calhoun County warrant for aggravated criminal sexual abuse.

He was arrested without incident and lodged in the Pike County Jail.

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PUBLIC NOTICE field, was arrested Feb. 15 on three Pike County traffic warrants, all alleging failure to appear. Bond in order of issuance was $150, $150 and $400. He remains lodged.

Stephanie R. Koveikis, 20, Tinley Park, was arrested Feb. 15 at 8:14 p.m. on a misdemeanor charge of possession of cannabis by a driver in a motor vehicle.

She posted $250 and was released Feb. 15 at 9:30 p.m.

Dustin A. Sanders, 28, Pittsfield, was arrested Feb.16 at 12:43 a.m. on a Pike County traffic warrant. He posted $200 and was released Feb.16 at 1 a.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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EARLY VOTING Rita Hagen, Calhoun County Clerk, announces that voters can cast a ballot prior to Election Day, March 17, 2020 without offering a reason or an excuse for wanting to vote early. For the March 17, 2020 Primary Election, early voting hours will begin February 6, 2020 and end March 16, 2020. Early voting will be conducted DW WKH &DOKRXQ &RXQW\ &OHUNÂśV 2IÂżFH WHPSRUDU\ YRWLQJ VLWH 6RXWK &RXQW\ 5RDG +DUGLQ ,/ 0RQGD\ WKURXJK )ULGD\ IURP D P S P 7KH &RXQW\ &OHUNÂśV 2IÂżFH ZLOO DOVR EH RSHQ 6DWurday, March 7, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and Saturday, 0DUFK IURP D P S P IRU WKH SXUSRVH RI HDUO\ voting. Voters from the precincts of Belleview, Crater-Carlin, Hamburg, Hardin, Gilead, Richwoods and Point may take advantage of this service. â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Rita Hagen, Election Authority

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Dispositions Traffic Speeding ($164 unless noted): Kyle W. Wassail, 10/1/84, Pittsfield.

Driving under the influence: Austini S. Crowder, 5/28/94, Nebo, $2,436, 24 months supervision.

Miscellaneous traffic: Trenton McCalister, 7/18/94, Griggsville, operation of an uninsured motor vehicle, $450, 6 months supervision.

Misdemeanors: Cody W. Buffington, 10/4/95, revocation of probation on a 2016 consumption of alcohol by a minor charge, $1,033; 12 months conditional discharge, 60 days periodic imprisonment with three days credit for time served, also revocation on a 2018 domestic battery charge, $1,946, 12 months conditional discharge, 60 days in jail with credit for 5 served.

Austin S.Crowder, 5/28/94, Nebo, battery makes physical contact, $639, 24 months supervision; electrionc harassment, $966. 24 months probation.

Thomas B.Shamblin, 6/29/87, Pittsfield, disorderly conduct, $469, 12 months probation, 30 hours community service.

Anthony M. Westemeyer, 9/8/87, Nebo, child restraint violation, $353, 3 months supervision.

Felonies: Kyle W. Wassell, 10/01/84, Pittsfield, possession of methamphetamine, $2,000, 30 months probation, 60 days periodic imprisonment with credit for 3 days served.

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Drug arrest near Summer Hill

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press A traffic stop near Summer Hill Feb. 11 resulted in the arrest of a Mt. Sterling woman who was a passenger in a vehicle.

The Pike County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department stopped a white Ford passenger car near Summer Hill on U.S. 54 at 11:55.

The passenger, Stacy A. Sitze, 46, of Mt. Sterling was arrested on a charge of unlawful possession of methamphetamine.

She was arrested without incident and lodged in the Pike County Jail.

The driver, Robin K. Gibson, 44, Hesperia, Calif., was cited for operation of a motor vehicle with suspended registration, no valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, and improper lane usage. She was cited and released.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 8TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTY PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS Freedom Mortgage Corporation Plaintiff, vs.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS, PIKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF: THE PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF CINDY MARIE TAYLOR, NO: 20-MR-12 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF NAME On the 27th day of March, 2020, at 9:00A.M., in the upstairs courtroom located in the Pike County Courthouse LQ 3LWWVÂżHOG ,OOLQRLV &LQG\ 0Drie Taylor, by and through her attorney, David B. Shaw, will present a Petition for Change of Name. In said petition Cindy Marie Taylor requests that her name be changed to Cindy Marie Jones. /s/Cindy Marie Taylor Cindy Marie Taylor-Petitioner David B. Shaw Attorney for Petitioner 303 E. Adams, P.O. Box 9 3LWWVÂżHOG ,/ Ph# 217-285-2772

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Feb. 19 1807: Former U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr was arrested in Alabama. He was later tried and acquitted on charges of treason.

1846: The formal transfer of government between Texas and the United States took place. Texas had officially become a state on December 29, 1845.

1856: The tintype camera was patented by Professor Hamilton L. Smith.

1878: Thomas Alva Edison patented a music player (the phonograph).

1881: Kansas became the first state to prohibit all alcoholic beverages.

1942: U.S. President Roosevelt signed an executive order giving the military the authority to relocate and intern Japanese-Americans.

1942: The New York Yankees announced that they would admit 5,000 uniformed servicemen free to each of their home ball games during the coming season.

1953: The State of Georgia approved the first literature censorship board in the U.S. Newspapers were excluded from the new legislation.

1959: Cyprus was granted its independence with the signing of an agreement with Britain, Turkey and Greece.

1963: The Soviet Union informed U.S. President Kennedy it would withdraw "several thousand" of its troops in Cuba.

1985: Mickey Mouse was welcomed to China as part of the 30th anniversary of Disneyland. The touring mouse played 30 cities in 30 days.

1985: William Schroeder became the first artificialheart patient to leave the confines of the hospital.

1986: The U.S. Senate approved a treaty outlawing genocide. The pact had been submitted 37 years earlier for ratification.

1986: The Soviet Union launched the Mir space station.

1987: A controversial, anti-smoking publice service announcement aired for the first time on television. Yul Brynner filmed the ad shortly before dying of lung cancer.

Brynner made it clear in the ad that he would have died from cigarette smoking before ad aired.

1997: Deng Xiaoping of China died at the age of 92.

He was the last of China's major revolutionaries.

1999: Dennis Franz received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

2002: NASA's Mars Odyssey spacecraft began using its thermal emission imaging system to map Mars.

2004: Former Enron Corp. chief executive Jeffrey Skilling was charged with fraud, insider trading and other crimes in connection with the energy trader's collapse. Skilling was later convicted and sentenced to more than 24 years in prison.

2005: The USS Jimmy Carter was commissioned at Groton, CT. It was the last of the Seawolf class of attack submarines.

2008: Fidel Castro resigned the Cuban presidency. His brother Raul was later named as his successor. https://www.on-this-day.com/onthisday/thedays/alldays/feb19.htm

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Antoni Szkaradek to Kaja Holdings 2 LLC, Block 2, Los 4-5, Evans Addn., New Canton.

Saunders & Saunders PC 401 K Profit Sharing Plan to The Whitetail Group LLC and Whitetail Group LLC, NW, SW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 35, Martinsburg Township; SE 1/4 / 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 35, Martinsburg Township; SW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 36, Martinsburg Township.

Steven Saunders to The Whitetail Group LLC and Whitetail Group LLC, NE 1/4 / 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 2, Pleasant Hill Township; NW, SW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 36, Martinsburg Township; NW 1/4 / 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 2, Pleasant Hill Township; NW 1/4 / 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Sec. 1, Pleasant Hill Township.

Bruce Wayne Lacey and Robert Dale Lacey to Robert Dale Lacey and Terrill Anne Lacey, All of the SW 1/4, Sec. 8, Pearl Township; All of the SE 1/4, Sec. 7, Pearl Township.

Robert Dale Lacey to Robert Dale Lacey and Terrill Anne Lacey, All of the SW 1/4, Sec. 8, Pearl Township; All of the SE 1/4, Sec. 7, Pearl Township.

Gail R. Smith to Gail R. Smith and Larry J. Smith, Part of the NE 1/4, Sec. 19, Spring Creek Township.

Equity Trust Company Custodian, Mehrdad Ronnie Rasti IRA and Jason S. Rasi IRA to Jeffrey M. Evans, SE, SW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 7, Pittsfield Township.

Sandra C. Wood to Barbara Ann Miller, Block 25, Lot 1, Pittsfield.

Bruce E. Thomas and Kathy J. Thomas to Kitty Corinne Borrowman, SE 1/4 / 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Sec. 24, Kinderhook Township.

Jeffrey L. Edwards to Linda C. Gratton, Lots 51-52, Bates 2nd Addn, Pittsfield.

Chris D. Comer and Tara D. Comer to RTLC Farms LLC, SE, SW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 14, Pleasant Hill Township; SE, SW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 14, Pleasant Hill Township.

Judy A. Brann and Judy A. Failor to Rusty L. Wharton, Block 16, Lot 2, Sweets 2nd Addn., Hull.

Mary Ann Compton and Robert Lewis McCrary to Charles H. Adams, SW 1/4 / 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 4, Pearl Township; NW 1/4 / 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 4, Pleasant Hill Township.

Tessa L. Swartz, Tessa L. Kurtz and Timothy Swartz to Evert L. Young, SW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 11, Atlas Township.

April Erke to Tessa L. Swartz, Block 12, Lots 1-2, Whittens Addn., Kinderhook.

Eleanor Gayle Schuhardt Jones to John Mark Jones, NE 1/4 / 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Sec. 32, Barry Township; NW 1/4 / 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 32, Barry Township.

Michael D. Adkins and Terri J. Adkins

to Central State Bank of Quincy, Block 1, Lots 6-8, Jones & Purketts Addn., Griggsville; Block 18, Lots 5-6, Johnsons Addn., Griggsville; Block 16, Lot 2, Jones & Purketts Addn., Griggsville; Block 1, Lots 7-8, Parsons Addn., Griggsville; Lot 1, Jones & Purketts Addn., Griggsville.

Melanie Ann Webster Trustee, Jerry D. Webster Trustee and Melanie A. Webster Living Trust to Mark A. Webster, NE, SE 1/4 / 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 30, Atlas Township; Part of the NW 1/4, Sec. 29, Atlas Township; Part of the 1/4, Sec. 20, Atlas Township; Part of the 1/4, Sec. 29, Atlas Township.

Carroll D. Long Estate and Darren Mowen Executor to Ruth I. Long, SW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 33, Martinsburg Township; NE, NW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 33, Martinsburg Township; SE 1/4 / 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 33, Martinsburg Township; SE, SW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 34, Martinsburg Township; NE 1/4 / 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 4, Pleasant Hill Township; NW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 34, Martinsburg Township; SW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 34, Martinsburg Township; Part of the SE 1/4, Sec. 34, Martinsburg Township; NW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 34, Martinsburg Township; SW 1/4 / 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Sec. 34, Martinsburg Township; SE 1/4 / 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Sec. 34, Martinsburg Township; NW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 34, Martinsburg Township; NE, NW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 34 Martinsburg Township; SE 1/4 / 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 34, Martinsburg Township.

Ruth I. Long and Ruth Irene Long to Darren Mowen and Keith Mowen, SW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 33, Martinsburg Township; NE, NW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 33, Martinsburg Township; SE 1/4 / 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 33, Martinsburg Township; SE, SW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 34, Martinsburg Township; NE 1/4 / 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 4, Pleasant Hill Township; NW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 34, Martinsburg Township; SW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 34, Martinsburg Township; Part of the SE 1/4, Sec. 34, Martinsburg Township; NW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 34, Martinsburg Township; SW 1/4 / 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Sec. 34, Martinsburg Township; SE 1/4 / 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Sec. 34, Martinsburg Township; NW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 34, Martinsburg Township; NE, NW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 34 Martinsburg Township; SE 1/4 / 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 34, Martinsburg Township.

Bryan Matthew Koeller and Kimberly A. Koeller to Rooney Farm Properties South LLC, NW 1/4 / 1/4 fo the NW 1/4, Sec. 1, Cincinnati Township; NW, SW 1/4 / 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Sec. 1, Cincinnati Township; NE 1/4 / 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Sec. 1, Cincinnati Township.

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NEBO: Highway 10 (Just east of town) Nice 2 story home on 6.5 acres. Lots of space, large 2 car garage, several outbuildings, fencing, small pond and public water. $159,900 Mt. Sterling: 521 N. Capital St. 3 bedroom, one bath home with central air, large yard, and a nice 2 car garage. Needs some work. $17,200 NEW LISTING: 525 Monroe St. Quincy: 2 story, 3 bedroom home in need of work. $12,000 NEW LISTING: 333 N. Main St. Camp Point. Large lot with a good 2 car garage and priced to sell.

PITTSFIELD: 524 N. Orchard St: Very nice ranch style home with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths (additional Âź bath in partial ďŹ nished basement), custom made kitchen cabinets with soft close doors, dining room, one car garage and so much more. Take a look! REDUCED to $104,900 NEW LISTING: PITTSFIELD: 917 W. Jefferson St. Spacious 2 bedroom ranch with large dining room, tons of kitchen cabinets, kitchen island, big dining room, nice bathroom, vinyl siding, large back yard and so much more. $75,000 BARRY: 611 Tremont St: 2 story home on corner lot near school. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, storage shed/workshop, shaded lot, and a new furnace. $32,500 BARRY: 1174 Rodgers St: 2 story home with 4 bedrooms, nice kitchen with SS appliances, central air, wrap around front porch, and a nice 2 car garage. $74,900 GRIGGSVILLE: 416 N. Union St. Immaculate 2 bedroom ranch home on a huge corner lot. Nice landscaping, covered patio and deck, family room and bath in the basement, 2 car attached garage and a single detached garage. NICE! $115,000 GRIGGSVILLE: 316 N. Chandler St: Neat 2 bedroom ranch home with very usable basement, partial hardwood ďŹ&#x201A;oors, enclosed rear porch, central air, and a big 2 car garage with a heated workshop. $65,000 GRIGGSVILLE: 503 S. Federal St: This newly remodeled ranch home on a huge lot will qualify for a no money down USDA loan. 2 bedrooms with a 3rd in the basement, central air, new ďŹ&#x201A;ooring, nice deck and a storage shed. $79,500 GRIGGSVILLE: 114 E. Franklin St: Spacious 3 bedroom manufactured home with a full partially ďŹ nished basement. Has central air, nice kitchen cabinets, oversized 2 car garage, and A large treed yard. $85,000 GRIGGSVILLE: 615 E. Quincy St: 3-4 bedroom with a covered rear patio and a larger storage shed and at the edge of town. $16,500 PITTSFIELD: 309 W. Adams St: 4 bedroom home near downtown with vinyl siding, nice front porch, shaded lot and a large storage building. $48,000 GRIGGSVILLE: 114 S. Stanford St. A great starter home with 2 bedrooms, newer roof, ďŹ&#x201A;ooring, paint, windows, and more. REDUCED $42,000 PERRY: 305 S. Congress St: This bi-level home has an open ďŹ&#x201A;oor plan with a large kitchen, dining and living area, a family room and bedroom in the lower level. All of this at a reduced price of $42,000 QUINCY: 1605 Elm St. 2 story brick home with new roof, 4 bedrooms, and a 2 car garage. $44,900

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Illini-Blessing youth corps offers teens healthcare experience

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Quincyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Blessing Hospital has hosted its summer Youth Corps program for roughly 30 years. Starting in the summer of 2020 Pittsfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Illini Community Hospital will offer the program to Pike County youth between the ages of 13 and 18.

Youth Corps is designed to expose students to the many different types of healthcare jobs and the realities of working in the healthcare industry over an eight week period in June and July each year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of students think they want to work in healthcare, but may not know the specific field theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re interested in,â&#x20AC;? Illiniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stephanie Butler said.

7KH <RXWK &RUSV SURgram is coordinated at Illini Community Hospital by Butler, Becky Myers, and Susan Chenoweth, who work with a designated Youth Corps liaison from up to 12 departments within the hospital to design volunteer and job shad-

owing opportunities for students.

According to Blessing Hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christy Woodward Youth Corps volunteer opportunities are not only available in healthcare fields, but all areas of hospital operations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It gives students their first opportunity to work in a larger environment and organization,â&#x20AC;? Woodward said. Âł7KH KRVSLWDO LV PRUH WKDQ just healthcare. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s human resources, building maintenance, and environmental services.â&#x20AC;?

Woodward also indicated a significant value of Youth Corps to students is the volunteering and service aspect of the program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an opportunity for students to feel like they are giving back to their community,â&#x20AC;?

Woodward said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Any time young people can work with senior citizens, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good thing.â&#x20AC;?

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gram represent Pittsfield High School, Griggsville-Perry, Pleasant Hill, Calhoun County, and Brown County.

3HUU\ÂśV .D\OHH 6SHQFHU a sophomore at G-P, became interested in the Youth Corps program when she learned about it from the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guidDQFH FRXQVHORU $OOLVRQ 'RNH\ According to Spencer, a member of G-Pâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s softball and volleyball teams, she is considering pursuing a career in sports medicine. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I tore my labrum a few years ago, and got interested in sports medicine because of my physical therapist,â&#x20AC;? Spencer said.

Spencer says she is looking forward to the Youth Corps experience to help her see if the healthcare industry is a good fit for her. Spencer also says she plans to take G-Pâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s anatomy, physiology, and health occupations courses.

For information about the 2021 Illini Community Hospital Youth Corps cohort, contact the hospital at 217-2852113.

How to foster a love of music in children

Music enriches peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives in myriad ways. Age is of no consideration when it comes to benefitting from and appreciating music, but it seems that young people in particular have a lot to gain from music education.

According to the New England Board of Higher Education, various studies have found that consistent music education can improve vocabulary and reading comprehension skills.

In addition, the National Association for Music Education says that research has found a significant relationship between arts participation at school and academic success.

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Colic is an inconsolable cry that lasts for up to three hours a day, three days a week for longer than three weeks. Parents magazine states up to 25 percent of all babies between the ages of two weeks and three months develop colic. A colic diagnosis might be given after medical providers rule out a medical reason for the crying.

In their attempts at getting some peace and quiet, parents may look to the internet to learn more about colic. Unfortunately, many myths prevail about colic, and that can make it even harder to understand this difficult condition.

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Music enriches peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives in various ways, and exposure to music at a young age can be especially valuable to children.

How to approach nutrition when feeding children away from home Children can be picky eaters. Parents know that getting kids to eat anything, much less healthy foods, can sometimes make the dinner table feel more like a battlefield than a place to break EUHDG 7KDWÂśV HVSHFLDOO\ VR when the dinner table is in a restaurant, where savvy youngsters might know less nutritious dishes like macaroni and cheese or fried chicken fingers are on the menu. But the benefits of a healthy, balanced diet are so numerous for youngsters that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth doing whatever it takes to get kids to embrace nutrient-rich foods, both at home and when dining out.

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sugar, and fat. While highly processed foods tend to be easier to make and readily available at restaurants, serving them to youngsters can start kids down the road to poor dietary habits, potentially increasing their risk for obesity and diseases like heart disease and diabetes. When packing snacks for school lunches or taking kids out to restaurants, be sure to include or bring along healthy whole foods, such as fruits and vegetaEOHV 7KLV FDQ HQVXUH NLGV get some healthy fare during mealtime. Â&#x2021; (QKDQFH IRRGV LI QHFHVsary. While high amounts of sugar, salt and fat can jeopardize the health of adults and youngsters alike, the AAP notes that small amounts of these substances can be used to enhance kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; enjoyment of healthy foods and increase the likelihood that they will eat them.

Parents may not have much control over what their children eat while away from home. But a handful of strategies can increase the likelihood that kids enjoy healthy fare when eating at school or at restaurants.

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