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Pittsfield Community Center kitchen gets a facelift By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Petty Construction gutted the Pittsfield Community Center kitchen last week – part of an effort to update and make the space more user friendly for organizations and community members who rent the space. The Pittsfield Community Center is located at 224 West Washington. “It was in major need of upgrades,” Petty Construction’s Joe Petty said. “We are replacing the old cabinetry, bringing in more efficient appliances, making plumbing upgrades, updating the electric and getting everything up to code.” In addition to work updating the kitchen, Petty Construction is also working to remedy structural issues identified at the building. “We’re making upgrades to the foundation and upgrades to the flooring system,” Petty said. “We are also replacing some beams that had termite damage.” Adam Petty added that the lighting in the kitchen would be updated with new, higher efficiency LED light fixtures.

The kitchen and the attached meeting space at the Pittsfield Community Center are routinely used for recurring meetings of Pike County service organizations, including Rotary and the Lion’s Club. In addition, the space may be rented out by community members to hold private events.

Hopefully, as things seem to be getting back to normal we hope to get back to renting the hall out pretty quick.

Max Middendorf Community Center Board Member According to Community Center Board Member Cartolyn Casteel, the Community Center has long served an important function in the community. Casteel is glad to see the much needed renovation work. “The Community Center has been there for years for

people in the community to use for gatherings and for clubs to use for meetings,” Casteel said. “It’s a beautiful building. It’s an old building, so it takes a lot of care to keep it up. Renovating the kitchen will make the building better.” Casteel believes the renovations will make the space easier to use and more attractive. “The cabinets are going to be newer and more handy,” Casteel said. “It needed to be redecorated.” Fellow Community Center Board Member Max Middendorf concurred with Casteel that the renovation of the space was long overdue and needed to be done to keep the Community Center viable as a desirable meeting location. “The board’s decision was due to a combination of factors,” Middendorf said. “Of course, we rent out the hall, and part of what makes it desirable is having use of the kitchen. It was long overdue for an update. We wanted to take care of some of those punch list issues that have existed for years.” (See, FACELIFT, A2)

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Adam Petty of Petty Construction finishes drywall in the Pittsfield Community Center kitchen. The work is part of a total overhaul of the kitchen, which is used by service organizations during meetings at the Community Center as well as private groups who rent out the meeting space at the center. According to Petty, significant work was needed to make the space more user friendly and to meet current building and plumbing codes. In addition, work is being done in the basement of the building to repair structural damage caused by termites.

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Campbell Publications sells Pike Press building By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The Pike Press building at 115 E. Jefferson has been sold to the First Christian Church. The sale was to be made official yesterday. Pike Press employees vacated the building last month, although the staff had been working from home since last spring when the pandemic hit. “Since we no longer do any commercial printing and technology has allowed us to reduce staff, the building on Jefferson Street was just too big,” Linda Shaake, business manager of the Pike Press, said. Michael Ten Eyck, minister at First Christian Church, said the church is excited to repurpose the building to facilitate ministry to the community. “The building has a long history of being used to bring news to the community; our intent is that it will now bring the good news of God’s love for us in this latest iteration through hosting youth ministry meeting spaces as well as administrative spaces for the church,” Ten Eyck said. According to Ten Eyck, the building will undergo an extensive renovation process prior to housing the church offices and meeting areas, which are now temporarily located in the Crossroads Center. Those operations were previ-

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ously housed in the building at the corner of Mississippi and Adams Street. That building, owned by First Christian, was sold last month to Illini Community Hospital, which has not publicly announced plans for the property. Several members of First Christian Church brought the possible purchase of the property to the leadership team who appointed a group to research the property and develop a renovation plan. The location, being next door to the Crossroads Center, offers various uses for ministry needs. Although the current plan is to use the building for additional youth ministry space and offices, the usage will change with ministry needs, such as the possibility of becoming a youth center. The church has been interested in the Pike Press property for several months. “The church’s decision-making process was complicated by the COVID-19 pandemic and its restrictions,” Ten Eyck said. ”The church hosted virtual church informational meetings on Zoom as well as question and answer sessions through Sunday School classes, small groups and a series of sessions that members could sign up to attend prior to the Congregational Meeting to decide on the purchase.” (See, BUILDING, A2)

Finally, basketball practice begins By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Basketball is happening across the region, and teams are practicing in preparation for games that start this week. And while news of a season finally underway has hit the stands, basketball fans still will not be attending games. “We don’t have enough room to meet Illinois Department of Health guidelines,” Ron Edwards, superintendent of Pleasant Hill, said. Pikeland is also not allowing spectators for the games. “Based on the current IDPH, IHSA and IESA guidance, we will not be able to allow fans to attend home games at PHS or PCS,” Jerred Heinz, athletic director, said. “Streaming options are being planned for fans to watch games. Parents may be able to travel to away games depending on what the home school will allow. Cheerleaders, Saukettes and band are classified as spectators, so they will not be in attendance at home games under this current guidance.” Complete schedules will be printed in next week’s Pike Press. Below, find a listing for games for the week of Feb. 3 through Feb. 10. Varsity basketball schedules for the week: Boys Q Griggsville-Perry Feb. 3, Greenview at home, J.V. game starts at 6 p.m.; Feb; 5, at Western , J.V. game at 6 p.m. , Feb. 6, at Mendon-Unity, game time at 3 p.m.; Feb. 9, Greenfield at home, 6 p.m. (senior night). Q Pittsfield: Friday, Feb. 5, at home, Southwestern, Tuesday, Feb. 9, Rushville, home.

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Two and one-half months after the traditional start of basketball practice, balls started hitting the hardwoods last week. Cade Tomhave, #24 and Pat Apps, right, lead the team in a jump roping exercise as part of conditioning last week in Voshall Gym.

Q Pleasant Hill’s first game will be at home, Tuesday, Feb. 9, versus Carrollton. J.V. contest is at 6 p.m. They will also host Payson, Feb. 10, also at PHHS and also at 6 p.m. Q Western: Feb. 3, at Calhoun, 6 p.m; Feb. 5, at home versus Griggsville-Perry, Feb. 9, at Brussels, no junior varsity game, 6 p.m. Girls QPittsfield-Griggsville-Perry: Thursday, Feb. 4, North Greene, 6:15 p.m. J.V. game with Pleasant Hill at 5 p.m.; Monday, Feb. 8, at Rushville, 6 p.m. Q Pleasant Hill- Western; Feb., 4, J.V. only at Pittsfield, 6 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 6, at Liberty, JV only; 10 a.m.; Monday, Feb. 8, North Greene at home, varsity only.

Cell tower construction keeps contractors busy By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press

onstruction of a Verizon cell tower just north of Perry started in earnest last week. The tower is one of many new cell towers that promise to increase cell phone coverage and keep contractors working. According to representatives from Quincy’s Klinger and Associates engineering firm, the tower will be supported by three legs and a concrete foundation poured fifty feet below grade. Pike County Concrete was contracted to pour the foundation. According to Pike County Concrete Plant Manager Gene Street, construction of cell towers throughout Pike County and surrounding counties David Camphouse/Pike Press

Right: Workers from Pittsfield’s Pike County Concrete pump concrete 50 below grade to lay the foundation for a 240-foot Verizon cell tower just north of Perry along Ill. Route 107 on Friday, Jan. 29. According to Pike County Concrete Plant Manager Gene Street, the company has been kept busy with cell tower construction throughout Pike County and surrounding counties.

has kept the company busy throughout the cold months of the year. “It seems like we’re doing one or two every day,” Street said. “We’ve just put up eight, and I bet we’ve got 30 more to go. That’s just with one company.” Erection of the tower itself will be undertaken by Rock Island’s T Steele Construction. According to T Steele owner Joe Steele, the tower north of Perry will stand 240 feet tall. Pike County Concrete’s Street said that cell tower construction throughout the region has allowed the company to keep all of its drivers working throughout the year, after a spring 2020 slow down caused by COVID-19. “Some years we’ll lay everybody off and just have guys on call,” Street said. “We slowed down last spring, but we haven’t laid anybody off this winter. We’re looking for drivers.” Street says he anticipates a very busy spring for the concrete contractor. In addition to the increase in cell tower construction, Pike County Concrete will also be involved in the construction of new Ameren lines running from the Pittsfield water treatment plant, north and along Ill. Route 104. According to Street, Pike County Concrete employs seven drivers in Pittsfield and has three more drivers at its Jacksonville plant. Street has worked at the plant for 26 years, 17 years as a driver and nine years as the plant manager.

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Barry to commission mural, purchase dump truck By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Barryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s city council, at the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Monday, Feb. 1, meeting voted to commission the painting of a mural on a building located at Decatur and Mortimer streets in downtown Barry. According to Barry Mayor Shawn Rennecker, the six-foot by ten-foot mural, which celebrates the history and community spirit of Barry, will be produced by the Pike County Art Guild at a cost of $1,200. All mural funds, Rennecker said, are private grant dollars from the Two Rivers Arts Council and the Barry Endowment. Rennecker added that members of the downtown business community supported the project. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The building owners are very much in favor of the mural,â&#x20AC;? Rennecker said. Council Member Marynelle Corton also voiced her strong support for the addition of the mural to

Barryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s downtown. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It might add some art to the downtown and be a favorable thing,â&#x20AC;? Corton said. Barryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s council also elected to accept a bid for a one-ton 2021 F350 dump truck from Lovegreen Motor Company of Palmyra, Mo. for $40,045. Barry City Administrator Jeff Hogge made it clear that nine bid packets were sent out to auto dealers throughout the region, including dealers in Pike County. Of the nine, Barry received bids from Lovegreen, Greenfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Morrow Brothers and Winchesterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Marshall Chevrolet. The purchase of the new truck was warranted, Barry Public Works Director Robert Snyder said, because the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current small dump truck has been experiencing frequent mechanical issues. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The oil leaks,â&#x20AC;? Snyder said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s starting to use antifreeze.â&#x20AC;? The council heard a presentation

of ABNG Accountantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; financial audit of Barryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prior fiscal year. According to the report, Barry is in strong financial shape, seeing an increase in cash on hand across all of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s funds. Also noted was Barryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s consistent tax rates and increasing equalized assessed value of property within the city. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in a pretty good situation tax-wise,â&#x20AC;? Rennecker said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We keep trying to grow the tax base, while keeping tax rates in check.â&#x20AC;? City council members voted to begin the process of hiring a pool manager in anticipation of a 2021 pool season. While stating that the pool season will likely be limited by continuing COVID-19 concerns, council members determined it was important to start early in the search for qualified pool management and staff. An initial pay request by VisuSewer of Missouri, LLC was approved in the amount of $5,277.15

for sewer lining work conducted beneath downtown Barry. Barry City Engineer Max Middendorf and Rennecker stated that adjustments to the original work plan of the project had resulted in significant cost savings to the city. Middendorf said the contract amount for the work was reduced to $55,957 from an original amount of $87,197. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This brings it down to half of the original budgeted amount,â&#x20AC;? Rennecker said. The project was completed Monday, Feb. 1, after COVID and weather-related delays. In addition, the project had caused concerned comments from residents, who noted a strong and alarming smell caused by a bonding agent used to line the sewer pipes. Payment of an annual New Philadelphia membership fee of $50 was approved by the council, as was an additional $500 donation to New Philadelphia.

The closure of an alley between the 300 blocks of Decatur and Bainbridge streets was discussed, because the city feels it is unable to adequately maintain the steeply sloped surface of the alley during winter weather. The matter was tabled until next month, pending discussions with homeowners on the block. Rennecker and Middendorf updated the council on progress of the Ascend cannabis plantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expansion, stating that visible changes are noticeable at the site. Middendorf said that permitting work to run sewer and water to the cannabis plant is moving forward with both the Environmental Protection Agency and the Illinois Department of Transportation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They still have a long way to go, but theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve poured a lot of concrete,â&#x20AC;? Rennecker said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In mid to late February theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll start erecting the structure, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll start to see some changes.â&#x20AC;?

Active COVID-19 cases drop, vaccination co-op with Adams County continues By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Pike County Health Department (PCHD) COVID-19 numbers released Monday, Feb. 1 show a significant drop in the number of active coronavirus cases in the county since a week ago, dropping to 37 from 57 cases on Monday, Jan. 25. The number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients held steady at five throughout the week, and one more Pike County resident has died from the pandemic. PCHD was notified Friday, Jan. 29 by Adams County Health Department (ACHD) that they are extending vaccinations for those age 65 and over to include residents in Pike, Brown, Hancock and Schuyler Counties through at least this week. Supported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, the goal of the Adams County expanded vaccination site is to assure older individuals who are more likely to become seriously ill from COVID infection are protected as soon as possible. Anyone in Pike, Brown, Hancock, Schuyler and Adams Counties age 65 and older may visit www.adamscountytogether.com/vaccinate to make an appointment for the week of Feb. 1-5. Individuals may also call 217-600-4VAX to schedule an appointment with one of the ACHD

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call center representatives. PCHD currently has over 1,700 individuals age 65 and older on a pre-registration list to be scheduled for a vaccination. If residents have already called PCHD to request a vaccine but would rather go to Adams County, please follow the above information for scheduling a vaccine. If residents wish to receive a vaccination at PCHD, please call the health department at 217-2854407 and use option 8 to leave your name, date of birth and phone number. Appointments will be scheduled based on prioritization and vaccine availability. If residents have already called and left contact information to be added to the pre-registration list, no further action is required. Please note, PCHD is receiving a large number of calls. If residents have provided information to PCHD, you will be called to set up an appointment when vaccine becomes available. Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recently announced a total of 41 new COVID-19 vaccination locations have been added since Jan. 26 for a current total of 310

locations open to the public. The new sites include 15 local health department sites, 17 Kroger sites in central and southern Illinois, six Marianoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sites in northern Illinois and three Illinois National Guard supported sites in Cook and St. Clair counties. At this time, vaccinations are by appointment only and are extremely limited due to the limited amount of vaccine. Information on vaccinations in Illinois by county is now available at: www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19/ vaccinedata. Information available includes the number of doses allocated by county, along with the doses administered and the number of people who are fully vaccinated. Data will be updated once a week on Fridays based on information reported to IDPH by local health departments and providers. For updates on Pike County COVID-19 cases, residents are encouraged to go to the PCHD website at https://www.pikecountyil.org/ health-department/health-departmentpress-releases/.

IDNR releases deer numbers; Pike leads overwhelmingly By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Pike County once again led the state in the number of deer harvested during the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s five deer hunting seasons: archery, youth, firearms, muzzleloader and, for northern counties, the LW-CWD, which Pike does not have permission to participate in. Although Pike County was almost 400 deer behind Randolph County in deer harvested with a shotgun, Pikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s archery numbers were enough to easily put it at the top of the list in total

deer harvested. Pike had 2,419 deer killed by archery and 1,871 by firearm, 115 during the youth season and 140 during muzzleloading season for a total of 4,545. Last year, Pike also led the state, with a total 4,397: 2,155 in archery, 171 in youth, 1,929 by firearm and 142 during muzzleloading. The closest counties to Pike this year were Fulton with 4,105; Adams, 3,949 and Randolph with 3,893. All three of those counties had higher firearms harvests than Pike, but Pike

held a commanding archery advantage. Archery hunters in Illinois set a new record with 75,544 deer bagged, but overall firearms totals were higher with 76,579 accounting for the bulk of the harvest. Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 162,575 deer during all 2020-21 archery and firearm seasons, which concluded Jan. 17, 2021. The total preliminary deer harvest for all seasons compares with a total harvest for all seasons of 153,174 deer in 2019-20.

Facelift (Continued from A1) Middendorf said he hopes to be able to make the space available to the public by the end of the month. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We anticipate two or three weeks to get everything wrapped up,â&#x20AC;? Middendorf said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hopefully, as things seem to be getting back to normal, we hope to get back to renting the hall out pretty quick.â&#x20AC;? Middendorf said that the best ways to contact the Community Center are by

messaging its Facebook page, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pittsfield Community Centerâ&#x20AC;? or by calling (217) 285-2410 and leaving a message. In addition to serving as a meeting space, Casteel said that the Community Center is an important source of information for visitors to Pike County. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good place if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just coming into town,â&#x20AC;? Casteel said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can find brochures and information about what to do in the community.â&#x20AC;?

Building (Continued from A1) First Christian Churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contact information remains the same with the exception that once the renovations are completed, the offices will be at 115 W. Jefferson. Sunday services continue to be virtual and in person at 225 N. Memorial at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Youth groups for sixth grade through high school meet on Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit the First Christian Church website at www.fccpittsfield.org.

The Pike Press continues to be the oldest newspaper in Pike County, a direct descendent of several newspapers throughout the years. It has been at the 115 Jefferson address since the early 1970s. One of the predecessors of the Pike Press was a newspaper owned by John Hay, a future secretary of Abraham Lincoln. The phone number at the Pike Press, 217-285-2345, remains operational and news can be submitted to: ppnews@ campbellpublications.net.

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Things looking up around Rockport There is a lot to be thankful for this week. Jim Kurtz is home and doing better. Sandra Smith and Judy Damon came to see me Mon-

day. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to be greatgreat-grandma again in Iowa. We still need to remember Brian Hill in our prayers.

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Amish donuts Saturday in Martinsburg February has arrived and who believes that groundhog had his predictions right yesterday? Well, as most can attest, we probably do not plan around his opinion. Not sure any of us give it much thought after his special day anyway, but we can sure hope for early spring I reckon. Welcome to February! The Amish will be having their homemade donuts this coming Saturday at their store in Martinsburg. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to miss out on these delicious treats. They also have many other homemade goods

for your liking and are open daily except Sundays. A little bird told me Bill Carpenterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s little sister, Kay Conners, had a birthday this week and it was Feb. 1. So, we are wishing Kay a wonderful belated birthday. Hunter and Cassidy Turner are the proud parents of a baby boy, Lane Richard Russell, Jan. 21. He was 8 lbs 6 ozs, 20 inches. His big sister, Isabella Espn, 3, loves him and calls him â&#x20AC;&#x153;her baby.â&#x20AC;? Congratulations to the Turner family. Sue Holcomb had hip replacement surgery Jan. 11

By MARSHA HILL 217-437-2903 bmklh94@ yahoo.com and is recovering very well. Sure hoping she is on her way to a full recovery. Deepest sympathy to the family of Freda White. She had lived here in the community for many years until recently she was in a nursing home. February is the border between winter freeze and spring thaw!

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Looking forward to sports via YouTube School will be in session this Friday, Feb. 5. Sports are finally back! Although fans will not be allowed at games, it is great that our G-P teams will be allowed to get back on the floor and show their sports talent! All games will be live streamed on either GP Facebook page or on our new YouTube channel. In order to live stream on YouTube, we need 1,000 subscriptions. Go to https://youtube.com/ channel/UCoTxZX_MHfBLu0chOTYcYDQ. Once you are there, click on the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Subscribeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; button and then

click on the notification bell and you will be set to watch GP sports on YouTube. Go G-P! Belated anniversary wishes go out to David and Betty Shoemaker of Perry who celebrated 69 years of marriage Feb.2! Happy anniversary, David and Betty! Roger Stanley is back home after spending 18 days in the hospital where he underwent heart surgery. Wishing you a speedy recovery, Roger! Our sympathy is extended to the family of Ronald â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rocketâ&#x20AC;? Dunham who

By NADINE KESSINGER 217-407-4502 kessy@casscomm.com passed away Jan. 27 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. Dakota Kessinger and Kimberli Troxell hosted a birthday party for their daughter Sawyer Saturday. Sawyer turned one year old Jan. 30. Diets are for people who are thick and tired of it. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Mary Tyler Moore.

Collegiate academic honors Caylin Dean, Griggsville, was named to the McKendree University Presidents list with a perfect 4.0 grade point average for the Fall 2020 semester. She is the daughter of Brenton and Melanie Dean

of rural Pittsfield. Lauren Rahe Saxe, sophomore, majoring in animal science was named to the deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list at Iowa State. She is the daughter of Matt and Faith Saxe of Pittsfield.

Caylin Dean, of Griggsville, was named to the McKendree University Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s List for achieving a perfect 4.0 grade point average during the Fall 2020 semester.

Crime Stoppers offering scholarship Crime Stoppers of Pike County awards a one-time non-renewable $1,000 scholarship to assist a high school graduate who intends to pursue a career in law enforcement and/or criminal justice. To be eligible, the applicant must be a graduate of a Pike County Ill. high school and be a permanent resident of the county at the time of graduation as well as

having a major in law enforcement and/or criminal justice. The deadline for a completed application for the upcoming school year is April 1. For further information on the additional criteria and the application, contact your local high school guidance counselor or call 217-3708514 for an application to be sent to you.

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Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the best thing to feed the birds? People love to feed birds. Aside from gardening, it is considered one of the most popular hobbies around the globe. And even some would argue, feeding the birds is a part of gardening. In the winter months, many find joy in watching a flurry of feathered friends, feeding at the feeder. The bird food we set out helps to give those birds that stick around Illinois over the winter an energy boost to keep their body temperatures up on these cold days. Whether you are new or a veteran of feeding the birds, many often ask â&#x20AC;&#x201C; What is the best bird food? Now the answer to that question depends on what your goals are for the feeder. What species do you want to attract? Are you going to be active in keeping up the feeder? And what are you willing to spend to feed the birds? Stores that sell bird food can offer lots of choices of seed mixes. Making the process of feeding the birds a bit confusing. Feeding birds does not have to be overly complicated. I recommend keeping it simple. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s look at some of the individual ingredients commonly found in bird seed mixes to see what may work best for your situation. Black-oiled sunflower seed is attractive to the greatest variety of birds overwintering in Illinois. With a thin shell and energy-rich seed, black-oil sunflower seed can easily be consumed by many bird species. When it comes to simplicity, setting out only sunflower seed is about as easy as it gets. You can also get hulled sunflower seed which is essentially black-oiled sunflower without the seed shell. If you have set out sunflower seed youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve likely experienced a mess that occurs under the feeder as birds split open the shell and drop it to the ground. Hulled sunflower seed cuts down on the debris found under the feeder. Since thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

no shell to get in their way, it is very attractive to birds. Of course, this comes with a higher price tag and a greater risk of seed spoilage. Millet is a small round grain that is good for ground-foraging birds such as juncos and sparrows. With a small bag of millet, it is simple to toss a handful of it on the ground below the feeder every so often. To attract larger ground-feeders like quail and doves, try mixing in some cracked corn to the millet. Nyjer seed has become popular as it is attractive to the coveted American goldfinch. Because Nyjer seed is so small, it does require a special feeder with smaller openings. To avoid waste it is recommended to not mix Nyjer seed with other birdseed. Milo is similar in appearance to millet, but this is not a favored seed for overwintering Illinois birds. Milo is often considered a filler ingredient in many inexpensive seed mixes. Illinois birds will typically avoid eating milo and leave it behind in the feeder or on the ground. Therefore, I avoid it too. Suet is my favorite thing to leave out for birds in the winter. I enjoy watching the different species it attracts, including the cling feeders like woodpeckers. Commercial suet comes in cakes comprised of beef kidney fat. Recipes vary from there and mixed within the cake can be found all types of seed, nuts, and berries in various combinations. If you were to poke your head in my backyard, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d find only black oiled sunflower seed on a platform feeder and cages of suet feeders hung throughout the landscape. It may be simple, but it still puts on quite a show for these winter months. Good Growing Tip: Prevent fatal bird strikes caused by your windows. Place bird feeders close (within 3 feet) or farther away (10 feet or farther) from your home.

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Truck Driver Training Program hosting an information session Feb. 15 An information session about the truck driver training program at John Wood Community College will be held Monday, Feb. 15, at 6:30 p.m. at the Workforce Development Center, 4220 Kochs Lane, Quincy. Attendees should wear a face mask; social distancing will be maintained. The next class starts Monday, March 8. Classes meet Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., for seven weeks plus a oneweek pre-session. Representatives from the truck driver training program will give a brief presentation reviewing admission requirements, registration, and career opportunities in

the trucking industry. Attendees will also learn about a 16-credit hour, financial-aid eligible, logistics/truck driver training certificate, as well as an online 8-week class. The JWCC Truck Driver Training Program offers the latest technology to educate students including an up-to-date computer lab. Industry standard equipment is used as teaching tools and courses are certified by the Professional Truck Driver Institute. Area truck driving firms are hiring now. Some employers may fund tuition costs. For information, contact the truck driver training program, 217-641-4971 or 217641-4914.

PHHS announces Second Quarter Honor Roll Pleasant Hill High School has announced the second quarter honor roll and the first semester honor roll. Students achieving the prestigious list include: Second quarter honor roll All As - Braylee Anderson, Jayden Barnes, Carter Dolbeare, Emma Henderson, Hannah Hill, Kortney Holcomb, Macie Lanter, Madilyn Lanter, Emily Leonard, Danyelle Lewis, Dawn McKinnon, Chloe Orr, Dylan Richards, Bowman Taylor, Kali Van Strien. All As and Bs - Caroline Arnold, Cecelia Bullock, Kalista Crowder, Harlee DeCamp, Kaleb Freesmeyer, Jared Goewey, Alena Griffen, Jadyn Hartsock, McKinley Lowe, Reese Thompson, Simon Wheelan, Beretta Winchell. B Average or Above (no Ds or Fs) - Kailee Barnes, Wade Barnes, Will Carsey, Harvey Ewers, Kenton Freesmeyer, Kaleah Gilbert, Caleb Hammitt, Chandler Helm, Thorne Holcomb, Kaiti McDonald, Jade Peebles, Devlin

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The family of Harley P. Whitlock is grateful for the kindness, support and messages of sympathy and comfort from our family, friends, and neighbors. Thank you for the memorials to Pike County Health Department in remembrance of Harley. Sincerely, The Family of Harley P. Whitlock.

Louise May Powell, 83, of Quincy, formerly of Barry, died Tuesday, January 26, 2021 in Quincy. Graveside services were held at Park Lawn Cemetery on Monday, February 1, 2021 at 2:30 PM. Memorials may be left to the family c/o Niebur Funeral Home, PO Box 36, Barry, IL 62312. On-line condolences may be left at www. nieburfh.com.

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10 YEARS AGO: EPIC BLIZZARD IN PIKE COUNTY 150 Years Ago Feb. 9, 1871 We notice in the proceedings of the U.S. Senate that the nomination of Mrs. Lizzie Gilmore was confirmed as postmistress at Pittsfield. Now we object to that Mrs. as a prefix to the name of our pleasant and affable young lady postmistress, and opine that some of our young bachelor friends would strenuously protest. The ladies of the Episcopal Church in Pittsfield propose giving an oyster supper Feb. 14. The bill of fare will consist in part of oysters, tea, coffee, ice cream and cake, etc. Let all who can attend. 125 Years Ago Feb. 5, 1896 The roads around the county are now almost impassable, the worst they have been in 15 years, with both mud and snow. The mail wagon with four horses didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t reach Time until 5 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock Saturday evening. The storm of last Sunday damaged the electric lights of Barry to the tune of $75. The Time Dramatic company will play â&#x20AC;&#x153;Uncle Joshâ&#x20AC;? at Milton Feb. 8, if the weather is favorable. Hadley and Derryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fox drive wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t much of a drive, as only one fox was sighted, and it got away after being chased all over Hadley and back to James Reedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, where it got in a hole. 100 Years Ago Feb. 9, 1921 El Dara reports that one of old Mr. Groundhogs windy wintery weeks has glided by, and no teeth in it either. Such a mild winter as this would fool more than a groundhog. Talk about your find southern climate, for we have it beat a country block. Thomas Ruyle was so busy selling autos last fall that he forgot to dig his potatoes, and they stayed in the ground until the last day of January, when he dug two bushels of the finest spuds, sound and all right. Barry has received its old cannon, donated to it by the government. It is a five-inch siege gun, and weighs three and a half tons. It will be mounted in front of the Barry Adage office. The Pittsfield High School football team received gold football watch charms. They won every game played, and issued a challenge to any team in the state. Table Grove was the only team that accepted the challenge, and they were defeated by Pittsfield. The second annual sale held by the Pike County Poland China Association averaged $46.75 a head. The top price was paid by Dr. L. S. Lacy, $85, for a sow owned by Elmer Criss. 75 Years Ago Feb. 6, 1946 Mrs. Ellen McCarter of Pittsfield is seeking the Democratic nomination for State Representative, and William J. Thorton of Nebo is seeking the Republican nomination. The Strauss store has finally received large enough quantity of nylon hose to put them on sale on a first come, first served, basis. Illini Hospital has been filled to capacity for several weeks. The average daily census for January was 44, and there were 53 patients Tuesday, with every available bed in use. Mabel Knox, the Western Union operator, is now sending and receiving messages over a teletype. Joe McFarland of New Canton has been appointed manager of Loyd Hardware Company in Pittsfield. The Smithsonian Saukee Indians lost to Hannibal 37-36 Friday night at Hannibal, and then lost to Quincy

42-37 at Quincy Tuesday night. Quincyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 6 ft. 7 in. center, Stroop, was the difference in the game, as he scored 21 points. Pvt. Gerald Elledge, who has been spending a furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Elledge of Nebo, returned Saturday to Ft. Knox, Kentucky, and he expects to go overseas soon. Jan. 29 was the first birthday of Charles Albert â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buddyâ&#x20AC;? Duggins the third. 50 Years Ago Feb. 10, 1971 Milton native, Lyndle W. Hess, son of Mrs. W. B. Dillon of Milton, has announced his retirement as chairman of the board of Libby, McNeill & Libby, after 37 years with the Chicago-based international food company. Only 5 of 12 townships that will elect supervisors this year have more than one candidate for the office. Twelve-year-old Bradford Rodriguez, Freshman at Barry High School, received top honors in the Science Fair, hosted by Barry High School Saturday. His project was â&#x20AC;&#x153;The effect of pollution on the ion content of air.â&#x20AC;? The sponsor of the Barry Science Club is Mrs. Melinda Fagin. Miss Terrill Anne McGlauchlen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Derald McGlaughlen of Milton, and Robert Dale Lacey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Junior Lacey of rural Pearl, were married Jan. 29, at 5 p.m. at the Milton Christian Church. Queen and King of the Griggsville High School FHA-FFA Sweetheart Ball were Barbara Beemer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Myron Beemer and Melvin Musgrave, son of Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Musgrave. 25 Years Ago Feb. 7, 1996 Record-setting cold last week closed schools and taxed utilities throughout the county. Temperatures dropped to a low of minus 21 at the Orr Research Center, with -5 degrees being the high temperature for the day. Some Pike residences recorded lower temperatures than that. The demands for natural gas were high, but not as high as the peak in December, 1983, and the second highest Dec. 21, 1989. William J. Belt, Chairman of the Board for Illini Community Health Care System, gave a report on a full page about Illini Community Hospital. The Higbee 7th Graders lost in state competition, 39-34 to Washington Middle School. Mike Fitch led scoring for the Braves with 17 points. The PHS Saukees, led by Jason Rinehart with 23 points, defeated Quincy Notre Dame in Pittsfield Saturday night 67-45. Shanna Marie Tharp was five years old Jan 2. She is the daughter of Steve and Vicki Tharp of Pittsfield. 10 Years Ago Feb. 9, 2011 The National Weather Service reported 18 inches of snowfall and drifts as high as 3 to 4 feet in Pike County when the blizzard that swept through the Midwest ended last Wednesday, Feb. 2. Snow plows worked until dark Tuesday night, Feb. 1, but had to stop in the night because of unsafe conditions. The extreme wind and drifting made actual measurements of snow vary throughout the county from 15 to 20 inches. With schools being allotted only five snow days each, superintendents in the county are now looking at having to declare â&#x20AC;&#x153;Act of Godâ&#x20AC;? days in order to keep the school year from extending three days.

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Speeding; Edward L. Browning, 3/26/61, Chambersburg, $164; Tanner, D. Moss, 9/9/96, Pittsfield, $251; George Peters, 7/14/98, Hull, $164; Kendra R. Scheider, 3/14/91, Pittsfield, 3/14/91, $164; Tanner D. Moss, 9/9/96, $251, George R. Peters, 7/14/98, Hull, $164, Jamie M. Dilbeck, 6/3/78, Griggsville, $164, Jayden M. Stendback, 8/10/02, Pittsfield, $353, 3 months supervision; Andrea L. Swan, 11/23/83, Pittsfield, $627. Seat belt violations; James R. Brooks, 10/13/67, Pleasant Hill, $164; Glenna D. Johns, 9/17/69, Pleasant Hill, $164.

Miscellaneous traffic: Eugene G. Edwards, 2/24/98, Nebo, operate uninsured motor vehicle, $450, six months supervision; Bryce Lind, 2/26/96, Pittsfield, $353, 3 months supervision; Julie M. Rogers, 5/31/03, Rockport, failure to obey stop sign, $353; Crystal L. Stewart, 4/13/1990, driving on a suspended license, $777, 24 months conditional discharge; Dale Bolton, 10/4/94, Griggsville, $164; Eugene G. Edwards, 2/24/98, operate uninsured motor vehicle, $450, Bryce A. Lind, 2/26,96, failure to reduce speed, $353, 3 months supervision; Christian M. Beck, 7/20/99, Pittsfield, driving on a suspended license,

CLASSIFIEDS $327, 60 days in jail with credit for 8 served, unlawful possession of cannabis as a driver, $437, unlawful possession of cannabis as a passenger, $402; Jerrad M. Brokaw, 6/13/96, Barry, driving on a suspended license, $677, 24 months conditional discharge; Braden L. Goewey, 12/16/96, Nebo, $2,631, 12 month probation; Frank L. Peters, 12/22/58, Hull, $3,251, 18 months supervision; Amanda Cooper, 1/6/87, operation an uninsured motor vehicle, $450, 6 months supervision, Holland J. Couch, 3/8/83, Pittsfield, child restraint violation;$232; Michael C. Knight, 4/1/87, Pittsfield, failure to reduce speed, $164; Christopher L. Lemerande, 4/17/94, Pearl, unlicensed, $333, 6 months supervision; Terry J. Miller, 8/3/48, Pittsfield, failure to reduce speed, $164, Casey M. Noble, 2/4/90, Pittsfield, unlawful possession of cannabis/ passenger, $577, Amanda G. Root, 2/1778, Griggsville, failure to reduce speed, $251; Jennifer E. Warren, 3/1/88, Rockport, failure to reduce speed, $353, 3 months supervision; Jeremy E. Johnson, 9/13/84, Pittsfield, depositing material on highway, $308; Braden Goewey, 12/26/96, Nebo, mufflers, $332. Conservation: Brendon K. McConnell, 10/24/94, Pittsfield, take or possess a

wild bird or animal, $195. Misdemeanors; Anthony A. Kirkwood, 5/23/98, Pittsfield, possession of cannabis, 300-100 grams, $2655, 25 months conditional discharge, Steven D. Niffen, 2/21/80, Pleasant Hill, revocation of probation on a 2018 domestic battery charge, $525, 150 days in jail with credit for 58 days served; Christian M. Beck, 7/20/99, Pittsfield, revocation of probation on a domestic battery charge, 180 days in jail, credit for 61 served. Felonies: Steven D. Niffen, Pleasant Hill, revocation of probation on a 2017 obstruction of justice, $2,177, 3 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, with credit for 58 days served; a 2019 driving while revoked or suspended, $1,322, fine; a new charge of domestic battery, 4 years in IDOC, $2.094; Christian M. Beck, 7/20/99, Pittsfield, revocation of probation on a 2017 possession of methamphetamine charge, $3,733, 3

years in IDOC, with credit for 67 days served; a 2019 charge of possession of methamphetamine, $2,615, 30 months probation; violent offender, youth registration, $549, 30 months probation; Brandon M. Fox, 4/4/79, Pleasant Hill, $2,745, 12 years in IDOC, credit for 44 days served; Sydney P. Little, 8/3/88, Griggsville, revocation of probation on a 2019 charge of possession of methamphetamine, $2,877, 16 days in jail with credit for 8 served, 5 years in IDOĂ&#x2021;, with credit for 58 served, a 2020 charge of methamphetamine manufacturing, $2,855, 5 years in IDOC, Roger Sidwell, 9/6/1958, Pittsfield, manufacturing/ delivery of 30-500 grams of cannabis, $7,441. 30 months probation; Sierra D. Sydney, 2/6/95, Pearl, possession of methamphetamine, 30 months probation; Valerie Brawdy, 11/06/76, Pittsfield, possession of methamphetamine, $4,285, 24 months probation; 30 hours community service.

Crime Stoppers Devon L. Wagner, 22, Hannibal, Mo., was arrested Jan. 26 at 8:56 p.m. on two felony charges of failure to register as a sex offender. He remains lodged.

Verle E. Gibson, 42, Pearl, was arrested Jan. 28 at 1:10 p.m. on three charges of failure to register as a sex offender. He remains lodged.

Eight new cases of COVID-19 variant reported in Illinois The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced eight additional Illinois cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) variant B.1.1.7, first identified in the United Kingdom. Health officials previously announced a single case of the variant in Chicago on January 15, for a total of nine cases that have now been reported in Illinois. The nine cases range in age from 12 to 63 years and live in Cook County, including Chicago. Specimens testing positive for the variant through genomic sequencing were collected between December 29, 2020 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; January 15, 2021. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With reports of this variant already in many states in the U.S., we anticipated its spread here in Illinois,â&#x20AC;? IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Early studies have found that this variant spreads more easily than

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for this more advanced, specialized molecular laboratory public health work is a top priority.â&#x20AC;? IDPH will continue to work with local health departments, academic partners, laboratories, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to monitor for cases. IDPH has increased its surveillance for this and other variants by performing genomic sequence testing on an increased number of specimens. Viruses constantly change and new variants are expected. In addition to the B.1.1.7 variant, another variant, 1.351 has emerged in South Africa, and another, P.1 in Brazil. Public health experts are working to better understand the potential impact of this variant, including how the variant spreads and how it affects people who are infected. The same measures that have helped protect

IEMA issues safety reminders for winter storms The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is encouraging all Illinoisans to make safety a priority as a winter storm moves across the state. The National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting accumulating snow for northern Illinois, while snow and ice will make travel treacherous for parts of central Illinois. To help Illinoisans prepare for winter weather, IEMA and the NWS developed a Winter Weather Preparedness Guide to help Illinois residents stay safe during winter weather. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Being unprepared for winter weather is not only inconvenient, but it can be dangerous,â&#x20AC;? IEMA Director Alicia Tate-Nadeau said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are encouraging all Illinoisans to take a few minutes to put together your home and vehicle emergency supply kits and review the steps you should take to stay safe during hazardous winter weather.â&#x20AC;? The Illinois Emergency Management Agency maintains the Ready Illinois website, which includes critical safety information to help Illinoisans before, during and after any hazard, man-made or natural. Winter Weather Preparedness tips include: Familiarize yourself with the various weather alert definitions, so you know how to keep your family safe; Q Build a home emergency kit with items such as a food, water, medications, NOAA weather radio, flashlight and spare batteries; Q Stock your vehicle with the emergency items such as a first aid kit, phone charger, blankets, extra clothes, jumper cables, kitty litter or sand, a flashlight and snow scraper in the event you must travel; Q Charge your mobile devices before any storm; Q Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait. Communicate. Create and discuss emergency plans for you and your family;

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Illinoisans from COVID19 will also help protect residents from the variant. Wearing a mask, staying at least 6 feet apart from others, avoiding crowds, ventilating indoor spaces, and washing hands frequently remain the best tools for preventing the spread of this virus, no matter the strain. PUBLIC NOTICE Village of Nebo is annoucning the new time for the monthly Board Meetings from 7 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Village will remain meeting on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Aaron Forbis Village Clerk 1.27, 2.3

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The first paper money in America was issued by the Massachusetts colony. The currency was used to pay soldiers that were fighting in the war against Quebec.

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Spain recognized the independence of the United States. The territory of Illinois was created. The worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first commercial cheese factory was established in Switzerland. Thomas Edison printed the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weekly Heraldâ&#x20AC;? and distributed it to train passengers traveling between Port Huron and Detroit, MI. It was the first time a newspaper had been printed on a train. Edwin Booth opened his new theatre in New York City. The first production was â&#x20AC;&#x153;Romeo and Julietâ&#x20AC;?. A patent was issued to Samuel W. Francis for the spork. In Frankfort, KY, gubernatorial candidate William Goebels died from an assasinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bullet wounds. On August 18, 1900, Ex-Sec. of State Caleb Powers was found guilt of conspiracy to murder Gov. Goebels. The 16th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified. It authorized the power to impose and collect income tax. In Ottawa, Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original parliament buildings burned down. The U.S. broke off diplomatic relations with Germany, which had announced a policy of unre-

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Texas executed Karla Faye Tucker. She was the first woman executed in the U.S. since 1984. In Italy, a U.S. Military plane hit a cable causing the death of 20 skiers on a lift. Eric Holder was sworn in as attorney general. He was the first African-American to hold the post. The Alberto Giacometti sculpture Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Homme qui marche sold for $103.7 million. The British House of Commons voted to approve letting scientist create babies from the DNA of three people. https://www.on-this-day.com/onthisday/thedays/alldays/ feb3.htm

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Morrison also noted that foreign language is also an area where there is a significant shortage of teachers in Illinois, and she predicted that many districts will have a hard time finding qualified staff to meet the requirements. The legislation, which Gov. JB Pritzker is expected to sign, will establish the laboratory science requirement for students entering ninth grade during the 2024-2025 school year. The foreign language requirement is scheduled to take effect for students entering ninth grade for the 2028-2029 school year. However, lawmakers have said the target date for the foreign language requirement was a drafting error in the bill and there will likely be a follow-up bill in the current legislative session to move that date up. In addition to the foreign language and laboratory science requirements, beginning in the 2023-24 school year, students entering ninth grade will be required to take one year of a course that includes â&#x20AC;&#x153;intensive instruction in computer literacy,â&#x20AC;? but that can

of Ottawa, said her concerns about the foreign language requirements come from her belief lawmakers had not properly researched the issue and did not consult with ISBE before passing the bill. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the best time to teach a foreign language? It is not high school,â&#x20AC;? Benson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the second-worst time to teach a foreign language? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s junior high. So they did no research on this. They just added it on.â&#x20AC;? Morrison said she would like to see ISBE do a complete review of all of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s graduation requirements, an idea Board Chairman Darren Reisberg, of Chicago, said was a possibility. Lightford did not immediately respond to a request for comment or reaction to the criticisms. Q Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service covering state government and distributed to more than 400 newspapers statewide. It is funded primarily by the Illinois Press Foundation and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation.

include English, social studies or any other course that also fulfills another graduation requirement. Those changes were all part of a 218-page omnibus education bill that was advanced by the Legislative Black Caucus. ISBEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legislative affairs director Amanda Elliot said during the board meeting the additional requirements overall were intended to align the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s graduation requirements with the admission standards at the University of Illinois UrbanaChampaign. She also said the laboratory science requirement would not be a significant change because that content is already needed to meet the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s learning standards for science. Regarding the foreign language requirements, Elliot said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think this was something that was a pretty large priority for the members of the Black Caucus and I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know that there was much we could have done to really make any additional changes.â&#x20AC;? Board member Christine Benson,

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