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By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press After a sharp rise in reported cases, Region 3 on the Illinois regional COVID map, which includes Pike County, is subject to state-mandated mitigations. The announcement was made last week and went into effect Nov. 1 after a sharp rise in cases. As of Nov. 2, there have been 466 labconfirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Pike County. That is an increase of 31 cases just since Friday. Of the 466, 127 are active, six are hospitalized and 10 have led to death. The mitigations stemming from this increase means bars and restaurants are to close or go to curbside service or delivery. County Board Chairman Andy Borrowman, Pike County Sheriff David Greenwood, Pittsfield Police Chief Mike Starman, Pittsfield City Attorney Mike Hollahan, Pike County Health Department Administrator Anita Andress, Board of Health President Dr. David Iftner, Pike County Health Department Medical Director Dr. Ronald Johnson, Pike County State’s Attorney Zack Boren, and other representatives of the various offices, met to discuss the current need for a coordinated response to the recent rise in COVID-19 cases in the county. The meeting was held Oct. 31. Pittsfield City Police Chief Michael Starman said he also met with several local restaurant owners about the newest mitigations ordered by Governor Pritzker regarding restaurants closing for indoor dining on the same day.

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David Greenwood Pike County Sheriff “Shortly after the mitigations were announced, I started getting questions from owners about staying open in defiance of the new mitigation,” Starman said. “I asked them all to meet me in one place so we could discuss the police department’s response to these situations. “Starman said the response from his department will be as follows: if a complaint is received about an establishment being open after Sunday at 12:01 a.m., an officer will be dispatched to the location to investigate whether the establishment is open or not. If evidence is obtained that suggests that the establishment is open outside of the new mitigation, officers will complete a police report and submit it to the state’s attorney. Officers will talk with the owner or manager and explain the new mitigation to them. Officers will not physically remove patrons for violation of new mitigation. If an establishment does not close as ordered by Gov. Pritzker, and officers receive a complaint that the establishment is open and not requiring patrons to wear masks or have crowds greater than

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Left to right: poll workers Lyla Kattelman, Don Foster, Ira Dawson, Janet Boren, Anita King and Heidi Coe await voters at Pittsfield’s Crossroads Center on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3. Some precincts reported lower than expected turnout on voting day. Precinct one’s Pam Wood said, as of 9:30 a.m., she felt turn out on Election Day was lower than anticipated because so many voters took advantage of early voting. Wood did say that overall interest in the election seemed high, and several first-time voters had been in on Tuesday.

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50 people present, officers will respond in the following manner: officers will contact the establishment owner or manager and explain the situation to them. Officers will issue a notice of noncompliance to the establishment; on a second violation, officers will issue a notice to disperse to the establishment; on a third violation, officers will complete a report to the state’s attorney in the name of the business. If large gatherings are reported at local businesses, the health department will work together with local law enforcement to issue the notices required by those rules. The primary goal is to increase public safety by educating and assisting businesses in compliance. If businesses are willfully non-compliant, they face the possibility of prosecution for a Class A misdemeanor violation of section 8.1 of the Illinois Department of Public Health Act. “Compliance demonstrates mutual respect and care for all members of the Pike County community,” Andress said. “The Health Department will continue to follow IDPH procedures for control of communicable diseases, including investigation, contact tracing, and assisting with enforcement.” Dr. Johnson added, “Compliance with public health directives helped slow the onset of COVID-19 here in Pike County back in the spring. It remains vital for our collective and individual wellbeing to continue to comply with social distancing, public use of face coverings when not able to maintain social distance and avoiding large gatherings.”

Payton Dean, Director of Environmental Health at the Pike County Health Department, stated she has only had to issue two Facility Notice of NonCompliance documents since the adoption of the emergency rules in August. “In both cases the businesses made reasonable efforts to come back into compliance,” Dean said. “That’s what the rules require.” Sheriff Greenwood and Chief Starman both indicated their offices would be ready to assist to ensure the safety of individuals in Pike County. “We’re here to serve the people of Pike County by honoring their freedoms and by keeping them safe,” Greenwood said. “Please do the right thing and take reasonable measures to support the public health of your community.” The legality and insurance ramifications of businesses staying open poses additional questions. What if a business stays open despite being told to close? Insurance agent Josh McDonald says it is up to the company’s discretion, but he feels most claims would be covered. “There are no guarantees,” he said. “But if they are willfully and wantonly breaking the law, or committing an intentional act, they are probably not covered.” McDonald said a decree by the Illinois Department of Public Health is not a law, so technically, they are not breaking the law. “Their workman’s comp and general liability insurance should be good,” he said, adding that this was only an opinion formed after gathering information about the issue last spring.

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By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press A two-vehicle accident on the Pittsfield-Time blacktop Friday afternoon claimed the lives of three Pittsfield residents. The accident was reported at 5:03 p.m. Members of the Illinois State Police accident reconstruction team’s preliminary report says that Randall K. Baughman, 64, Pittsfield, was eastbound in a 2001 Chevrolet extended cab truck on the roadway when, for unknown reasons, he crossed the center line and struck a 1998 Mercury Grand Maquis driven by George E. Ehrheart, 71, also of Pittsfield. Both Baughman and Ehrheart were pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger in the car, Margaret A. Shaver, 41, also of Pittsfield, was transported to Illini Community Hospital where she was pronounced dead. Baughman’s truck was knocked off the roadway by the impact and onto

a group of hay bales which caught fire. The Pittsfield Fire Department was called to the scene for extraction and to deal with the fire. Baughman was ejected from the truck before the blaze began. East Pike Fire Department was also dispatched to help with the fire. Funerals for all three victims are being held at the Niebur Funeral Home. Graveside services for Ehrheart will be Wednesday, Nov. 4 at the Time Cemetery. Baughman’s graveside services will be Thursday at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, north of Pittsfield and Shaver’s will be Friday at the Pittsfield West Cemetery. Assisting with the accident were the Illinois State Police Accident Reconstruction Unit, Pike County EMS, Pittsfield Fire Department, East Pike Fire Department, Air Evac, the Pike County Coroner’s Office and the Illini Hospital Nursing Staff. The accident remains under investigation.

Pike-Scott Farm Bureau honors LaHood ahead of election By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press ust ahead of the Tuesday, Nov. 3 elections, U.S. Representative Darin LaHood, who represents much of western and central Illinois, visited the Pike-Scott Farm Bureau in Pittsfield Wednesday, Oct. 28 to be honored as an Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) Friend of Agriculture. According to Pike-Scott Farm Bureau President Kim Curry, IFB’s Board of Directors tracks legislators’ votes on bills that impact the agriculture community. Legislators who consistently vote for policies that benefit the agriculture industry receive the Friend of Agriculture distinction from IFB’s political action committee ACTIVATOR. “It’s a prestigious award,” Curry said. “Legislators are recognized by ACTIVATOR as Friends of Agriculture, based on a grade tied to their votes on ag issues.” In addition to receiving the IFB distinction, LaHood addressed Pike/Scott community and agriculture industry leaders regarding his thoughts on many policy issues and the current political climate and election cycle. LaHood said his role on the House of Representatives’ Weighs and Means Committee gives him, as well as his congressional district, a voice in many pressing policy discussions facing our nation – including trade, taxation and healthcare. “It’s a wonderful platform from which to advocate for farmers and rural America,” LaHood said. Congressman LaHood went on to tout his role in developing and passing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) trade deal that became effective July 1 and which replaced the North American Free Trade

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Agreement (NAFTA). “USMCA was very impactful, maintaining relationships with our first and second largest trading partners, Canada and Mexico,” LaHood said. “The U.S. population accounts for only four-and-ahalf percent of the world’s population. We need to have customers and markets for our goods around the world.” In addition, LaHood expressed support for the Phase One China Trade Deal, which promises to increase Chinese purchases of agricultural and other commodities in 2020 and 2021. “The trade deal requires China to purchase 60 billion dollars of agricultural commodities this year and next,” LaHood said. “So far, we’re on track to sell that much.” LaHood went on to stress the importance of infrastructure along the Illinois and Mississippi waterways in moving Illinois grain to international markets. “We know the rivers are the most efficient way of moving commodities to New Orleans and on to our international markets,” LaHood said. “That’s why we invest in our inland waterways and infrastructure, including 75 million dollars on the Illinois River La Grange Lock and Dam rebuild.” One area of frustration LaHood expressed towards the Trump administration during its first term, which affects Pike County grain producers, was the administration’s lukewarm reception of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), which requires a minimum volume of renewable fuel in all transportation fuels sold in the United States, and its stance on Small Refinery Exemptions (SREs), which allow relatively small oil refineries to sidestep the RFS and not include renewables such as ethanol. LaHood encouraged the Trump administration to

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Left to right: Pike-Scott Farm Bureau Directors David Barton of Nebo and Ben Coon of Winchester, along with Pike-Scott Farm Bureau President Kim Curry, recognized 18th Illinois District U.S. Representative Darin LaHood as an Illinois Farm Bureau Friend of Agriculture for his record of voting for legislation supportive of the agriculture industry.

more strongly support the RFS and to more uniformly enforce the incorporation of renewables into the country’s transportation fuel. Another area of frustration expressed by LaHood was the lack of a promised federal infrastructure bill to rebuild the nation’s transportation infrastructure. According to LaHood, the Trump administration has vowed to commit 25 percent of any federal infrastructure bill to rural infrastructure. Representative LaHood made the point strongly, on more than one occasion, that he took seriously his charge of representing an overwhelmingly agricultural and rural congressional district. “Each election cycle there are less and less members of Congress who represent

rural America and understand the issues that farmers face,” LaHood said. “Right now there are 68 or 69 members who represent rural America. When I ran, I said I’d try to be the best advocate I could be for the district and represent agriculture and rural America the best I could.” Upon questioning regarding population loss in the state from Pike-Scott Farm Bureau Executive Director Blake Roderick, LaHood said that Illinois stood to lose one or two congressional seats after the 2020 census results were in, further reducing the voice of rural Illinois in Congress. “It’s been frustrating watching the state hemorrhage jobs,” LaHood said. “We’ve seen a lot of people leave the state.”

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By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press John Wood Community College (JWCC) trustees, at the district’s recent October board meeting, heard a report from the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) regarding this year’s Fall 2020 enrollment numbers for all community colleges in Illinois. The report showed the COVID-19 pandemic has had a historically significant impact on enrollment for all Illinois community colleges – showing a 13.7 percent decrease in headcount system-wide. JWCC fared well when compared to the other 47 community colleges in the state. According to JWCC Public Relations Director Tracy Hagman, the college has worked hard since the summer to make the school as accessible as possible to new enrollees and returning students in an effort to offset the negative enrollment impacts of COVID-19. “Staff were back on campus in June following all safety protocols,� Hagman said. “We wanted people to know we are open for business. We have tried to make this process as easy, flexible and safe as we can.� While JWCC headcount enrollment this fall was down 2.7 percent compared to Fall 2019, only three community colleges – Malcolm X, McHenry County and Shawnee – had any headcount enrollment growth from 2019 to 2020. All other colleges in the state showed percentage losses greater than JWCC’s. JWCC also did relatively well in total Fall 2020 credit hour enrollment compared to Fall 2019 – showing 3.6 percent less credit hour enrollment this year. Only McHenry County and Shawnee showed credit hour growth, while only Frontier and Lincoln Trail had smaller percentage credit hour losses than JWCC. Pittsfield’s Southeast Education Center (SEC) and Perry’s Orr Agricultural Education Center – Pike County’s two JWCC locations – show two very different enrollment trends from 2019 to 2020. “We’ve done very well,� JWCC Manager of Regional Centers Diane Vose said. “We’re actually above our enrollment target. We have a percentage goal each year for increasing enrollment and credit hours. We are at 109 percent of our goal.� Vose attributes the growth to several factors – including the flexibility of JWCC’s personnel and embracing technology. “It’s a testament to the hard work of our admissions and advising departments and to our faculty,� Vose said. “We’ve been very creative with how we deliver our classes. Some of our classes have gone online, and we are offering some in a blended in-person and online format. We also use Zoom to offer joint sections with

the Mt. Sterling center. We are trying to use technology to our advantage.� Agriculture Department Faculty Chair Mike Tenhouse says that enrollment at the Orr Agricultural Education Center is down sharply compared to last year. “It’s a bigger decrease than the college as a whole,� Tenhouse. “In a normal year we have 60 students. Right now I believe we have 45.� Tenhouse said he feels that students may have chosen not to enroll this fall because students are drawn to the lab and field work involved in the ag program. “We’ve always sold, at the ag center, the hands-on aspect of our programs, so if the students felt there would be less of that, they may have decided to sit out the semester or the year,� Tenhouse. “Some students I think, in their academic and professional lives, have decided to take a wait-and-see attitude about school and decided to stay home and work this year.� Tenhouse went on to say that he felt ag program enrollment over the long-term was trending in the right direction. “Our ag numbers have been more of a cycle,� Tenhouse said. “Over the last four or five years, we’ve been increasing in numbers.� Tenhouse stated that he is hopeful additional efforts to recruit students, planned in partnership with JWCC admissions staff, will yield results. Outreach activities include the production of a recruitment video, so students can tour the ag center virtually. In addition, ag ambassadors will be making phone calls to prospective students. The construction of a large multipurpose agriculture facility at the Perry ag center, Tenhouse anticipates, will be a strong selling point for the program. The new facility is planned to be completed by fall 2021 or early 2022 and will house a livestock arena, an animal care wing and additional class/lab space. Hagman, too, was optimistic about future enrollment at the college. “We are pacing very well for high spring enrollments and looking very strong,� Hagman said. “We are being proactive and determined to keep everybody safe, and at the end of the day, we are focused on helping students succeed.� JWCC President Mike Elbe echoed Hagman’s emphasis on student wellbeing and success throughout the pandemic. “While this is a challenging time, our number one goal is always student success,� Elbe said in a news release. Trustees at the meeting also heard a market share report from JWCC Dean of Students and Enrollment Tracy Orne that stated the college enjoys strong support from the 15 high school districts within the JWCC district boundaries. Approximately one in three high school students within the community college district enroll at JWCC.

Barry to approach Ascend with water line proposal By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press At Barry’s Monday, Nov. 2 city council meeting, held at the Western YMCA to allow for social distancing, aldermen approved approaching Ascend Illinois regarding the installation of a water line to a large expansion at the community’s cannabis growing facility. According to Barry Mayor Shawn Rennecker, the proposal would require Ascend to pay for all costs associated with the engineering, materials and installation of the water line. The company would, in turn, recoup the costs by way of the city rebating Ascend’s water usage fees. City Administrator Rob Hogge indicated a similar agreement was reached with Barry’s previous cannabis producer, Revolution. “When we first approached Ascend, we explained that’s how Revolution did it when we put the initial line out there,� Hogge said. Barry accepted a bid of $81,797.75 for the city’s downtown sewer lining project. The bid was made by Visu-Sewer of East St. Louis. The project will line 1,500 linear feet of aging sewer line, as well as 10 feet of each service lateral in the project area. Hogge said that the goal is to have the project complete before the end of the year, and that the sewer lining should create minimal street interruptions in Barry. “They’ll be working out of the manholes on this,� Hogge said. “I don’t think any streets will be completely shut down.� The council heard a presentation from Eagle Scout Stephen Reis, who requested permission to construct a gaga ball pit on the YMCA grounds. gaga ball, Reis explained is akin to dodgeball, but played in a fenced court, and the ball is tapped with the hands, not thrown. Reis said that he needs to have the project complete before the first of January.

Council members agreed to Reis’s project in principle, but told Reis they would contact him with a final answer pending input from YMCA Director Andrea Copenhaver and the city’s insurance provider. Hogge reported that he had attended October’s code court at the Pike County Courthouse for two unpaid unlicensed vehicle tickets. Hogg said that neither individual showed up to their court date, and they would be ticketed again. He went on to advise the council that Barry’s ordinance violation fees were lower than any neighboring municipalities, and that the council should consider raising fees for the next fiscal year. “We are grossly under other community’s fines,� Hogge said. “They’re $75 in Barry. The next closest is $150.� Public Works Director Robert Snyder and Hogge reported that the public works department had been impacted in October by staff being put into COVID-19 quarantine, creating staff shortages. “This past month we’ve had a couple near misses with COVID-19,� Hogge said. “We’ve had a couple people quarantined and out for 14 days. It’s hard to get much done when you never know who is going to be at work the next day.� Council members reviewed applications for an open public works position in the meeting’s closed session. “We hope to hold interviews very soon and get someone on board,� Hogge said. Council members also approved staff vacation and comp day buys backs for up to two weeks of leave. Hogg said that employees who opt for the buy back, could likely expect payment next Friday. The council agreed to continue meeting on the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m., with the exception of meetings to be held Tuesday, July 6 and Tuesday, Sept. 7 for Independence Day and Labor Day respectively.

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PITTSFIELD GETS INTO THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT

City public works employees Steve Barker, left, and Joe Brawdy hang a Christmas wreath on lamp post on the west side of the courthouse square Tuesday, Nov. 3.

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FIELD, COMBINE FIRE REQUIRES MUTUAL AID

A combine caught fire Friday afternoon and the ensuing fire required the assistance of the Hull-Kinderhook Fire Department. The fire was near the Adams-Pike line and according to Sam Reed, Hull’s fire chief, was in Payson’s district, but their department was called for assistance. The combine was owned by Kenny Crim.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Thank you to our Veterans Every day we wake up free is a good day. We have all lived a lifetime of good days and we owe that to our veterans and to those who are currently serving. Those who live in freedom should always be grateful for those who fought to preserve it. On this Veterans Day, and every day, American citizens should show their respect and gratitude to our Veterans for their service, dedication and sacrifice. They are true American heroes. America is the land of the free because of the brave. Thank you to all of our Veterans. THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF LAND OF LINCOLN HONOR FLIGHT

Diviners in the Barry Cemetery Having read the accounts in The Paper and the Pike County Express of Mr. Les Self and his Paranormal Company and the activities that took place on Saturday October 24th in the Barry Cem-

etery, I would like to offer the following response. I took special notice because I have parents, grandparents and friends buried in this cemetery. After reading the articles, I wondered how Mr. Self and others would know, or not know, if they were attempting to communicate with demons? Do they claim authority to answer such a question? By the use of special tools, electronic devices, and the bargain price of ten dollars, Mr. Self has been attempting to conjure up the dead. The article said Mr. Self was “converted to a believer� in the paranormal. To be converted to a believer used to mean converted to Christ and to be a believer in His Church. Mr. Self has recycled an old heresy condemned by the Church two thousand years ago by attempting to consult with ghosts and seeking oracles from the dead. We could also mention Old Testament warnings in Deuteronomy 18:1014, Jeremiah 29:8-9, and the demise of Saul in 1 Samuel 28 through the witch of Endor. This may seem to some as harmless and a fun thing to do during Halloween, however, it is condemned by the Church. It gives false hope and comfort to per-

sons of no faith or weak faith. Many are dealing with the death of a dear family member or friend. It creates confusion to the faithful. It can be a danger to the soul. I recommend a better way. Halloween is the original “All Hallows Eve�, the evening before, and the anticipation of, All Saints Day. On All Saints Day, November 1st, we can ask for prayers from those who are known, and unknown, saints in heaven. On the next day, November 2nd, All Souls Day, we can go to the cemetery where our dearly departed are buried and ask Gods justice on their souls. We can pray for the dead and ask for intersession through the great cloud of witnesses (Heb 12:1). It is like asking a trusted friend on earth to pray for us. The saints are fully alive in Jesus Christ. This can be a great comfort. We should not attempt to contact the dead in some unhealthy curiosity to unveil the past or future. Only God has the power over time, space, history, and human souls. Leave the rest up to His divine providence. No special gizmos, electronic devices and Batteries are required, and you will save yourself ten bucks. MARK WELCH Barry, Ill.

PICKINGS FROM PIKE’S PAST 100 YEARS AGO: REPUBLICANS SWEEP ELECTION IN PIKE COUNTY

150 Years Ago Nov. 10, 1870 We have delayed our paper for a day to give you the latest election news. We know how the Democratic pulse beats, and we fancied we saw in the skies Democratic victories. We are pleased to record our visions as true. The Democratic majority in Old Pike was 612 over the Republicans. Fifteen townships had a Democratic majority and six, including Newburg, had a Republican majority. Allow me to inform you that Pleasant Vale, long neglected, has at last come in for her share, and we now have a tri-weekly stage route from here to Quincy. We don’t see how people can get along without a stage. 125 Years Ago Nov. 13, 1895 Next Saturday will come off the ceremonies connected with the dedication of the new courthouse. Pittsfield hopes to see a full turnout of Pike County people on that day. The ceremonies, speeches and music will be of an interesting character, and will be something to remember and talk about. The first wedding in the new courthouse occurred last Wednesday. The contracting parties were Ora Wilson and Sadie Carr of Nebo. The knot was tied by his honor, Judge W. B. Grimes. A gentleman who is gathering corn on the Illinois River bottom informed us that the yield is something immense. He said they had been gathering between 80 and 90 bushels to the acre. Snow fell to the depth of nearly two inches Friday night and the ground was nicely covered by Saturday morning. But it had

almost entirely disappeared by noon. The streets about the courthouse park in Pittsfield are a regular loblolly of clay and gravel mixture, the result of moisture on the experiment being made by the mayor and city council. 100 Years Ago Nov. 10, 1920 The official vote on Pike County was 5,564 for Republican Warren Harding and 4,279 for Democrat James Cox, as Republicans also swept all the local offices. Even Democrat Congressman Henry T. Rainey of Greene County lost his seat after 10 terms. The Milton Community high school district held an election Saturday for the purpose of voting on the erection of a high school building and the issuing of bonds to the amount of $50,000 to pay for same. The bond issue carried by six votes and the question to build by 14 votes. The Red and Black warriors annexed another scalp Saturday when they decisively beat Virginia by the somewhat one sided score of 112-0. Loren Windmiller is starting a new bus and transfer line in Pittsfield. He will have an auto bus and baggage truck in which to take care of trade to and from the depot. Two businessmen from Kansas and Nebraska are taking leases on land. They say they are going to develop our gas territory west and north of Pittsfield, and they feel confident that they can find oil in Pike County. 75 Years Ago Nov. 14, 1945 With a 13-0 victory over Winchester here Friday night, the Pittsfield Saukee Indians

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clinched the Illinois Valley Conference and wound up a glorious football season with eight wins and one defeat to Hannibal. Only White Hall and Hannibal scored on the Saukees; all the other games were shut outs. Only one out of five will be able to get a new car this year. Place your order now for a new Oldsmobile from Winston Motor Co., Pittsfield. At the parent teachers association meeting held in the high school gymnasium Friday afternoon there was a panel discussion on the subject, “Should the Pittsfield community be making plans for a post-war community high or elementary school building?� 50 Years Ago Nov. 11, 1970 The Saukees 44th consecutive victory was the most impressive of them all, as the Carrollton Hawks fell 69-0. Coach Pollard was concerned by the size of the score. His policy all year has been to let the offensive starters go all out the first half. This time the fired up defensive unit and the offensive reserves added 37 points in the second half. Seniors Charles Hubbard, Rick McCartney, Gary Cox, Phil Shaw, Wayne Chamberlain, Tom Bunting, Mike Wade, Lee Ator, Mark Wade, Bruce Callender and Kevin Lowe will play their last game next Friday night. Today (Wednesday 11 Nov.) represents the end of a 52 year tradition, the celebration of “Armistice Day� Nov. 11, now known as Veterans Day. 25 Years Ago Nov. 8, 1995 St. Mary’s Catholic Church celebrated the 125th anniver-

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sary of the church building in Pittsfield. The cornerstone of the current building was laid Sept. 17, 1868, and the building was completed Nov. 16, 1870. Roger Fox is the new member of the Pikeland School Board, replacing John Hoover. Incumbents Harry Gleckler, Frank Heavner, and Garold Parkins were returned to the board. New construction going on in Pittsfield includes the new prison work camp, the new Pikeland middle school, Sunny Brook subdivision and Quail Ridge subdivision. Pearl is getting a new water plant. Village President Keith Donohoo holds a $250,000 check� representing a state CDAP grant to help with the construction. 10 Years Ago Nov. 10, 2010 The Pittsfield American Legion’s project to buy new flag poles for the flags on the courthouse lawn has been an overwhelming success. Weather permitting, the new poles will be displayed around the perimeter and along the sidewalks of the Pike County courthouse. Pike County voted for Republican Mark Kirk for U.S. Senate over Alexi Giannoulias and for Republican Sam McCann over incumbent Dianna Demuzio for 49th District State Senate. William “Bill� D. Goodwin, 65, of Pittsfield, owner of the Red Dome Inn in Pittsfield, died Nov. 8, 2010 at his home near Summer Hill. He and his wife, Karen, purchased “The Bowl,� and renamed it the Red Dome in 1973.

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Joseph Earl ‘Jody’ Gully Joseph Earl “Jody� Gully, 95, died peacefully in the Barry Community Care Center at 5:20 a.m. Saturday, October 31, 2020, following a twoweek illness with COVID-19. Jody was born on April 16, 1925, one mile east of El Dara, Illinois, a son of Joseph Ralph and Mary Loyd Gully. He married Bonnie Wendorff on October 28, 1949, in the Barry United Methodist Church. She is deceased. Jody lived in El Dara until he was seven years old when his family moved to Barry, Illinois. He graduated from Barry High School in 1943. In September 1943 Jody enlisted in the Army Air Force. He served as a tail-gunner on a B-24 Bomber during World War 2 stationed in Hawaii. Mr. Gully returned to Barry after the war and was employed by Clark Armentrout operating movie projectors for area theaters. In 1947 he purchased the insurance agency owned by his great uncle Roy Strubinger and it became Gully Insurance Agency. His son-inlaw Ron Hechler joined the agency in 1978 and the agency was renamed Gully-Hechler Insurance Agency. In 2007 his grandson-in-law, Devin Conkright became an agent for the family business that has been in operation seventy-three years. In 1969 Jody became involved in keeping The First National Bank of Barry locally owned. He was President of the bank for many years, until John C. Shover was named President. Jody was then named Chairman of the Board of Directors for the bank, positions he held for 40 years. Mr. Gully gave generously and often anonymously to the Barry and El Dara community he called home. He helped raise money and contributed to the building of the Barry Swimming Pool, was instrumental in obtaining the military tank for the Barry Layfette Park. He also was a major investor in the group Cieten that built the Barry Truck Stop and Wendys. Jody was a former member of the Illini Hospital Board, serving as President, The old Barry Cemetery Board and Barry Legion Post 222-past

commander. He was a member of the Ansar Shrine, and the Barry Masonic Lodge. In 1985 he received the Outstanding Conservation Landowner Service Award from the Pike County Soil and Water Conservation District. Jody’s true passion was his business, but he also retained his love of flying from his time in the service. He owned his own plane and landing strip and enjoyed taking area residents on their first airplane ride. He was devoted to his family and loved taking rides with them to his farms. Jody is survived by one daughter Cynthia (Ronald) Hechler of Barry, two granddaughters, Jean (Devin) Conkright of Barry and Anna Hechler of Quincy, Illinois, and three great-grandchildren, Ella, Nolan and Eva Conkright of Barry. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Jody was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, his five siblings - four brothers, Lloyd Gully, Leo Gully, Leslie Gully and William Gully, one sister Leona Gully Howard, special cousin Walter (Nelle) Strubinger, step-mother Clara Yelton Gully, step-sister Judy Smith and step-brother Dick Burgdorff. There is no visitation. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 6, 2020, at Park Lawn Cemetery in Barry. Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery in Barry. Memorials can be made to Barry Park Lawn Cemetery and the Barry Fire Department. Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be sent to kirganfh.com.

Richard Edwin Nichols Richard Edwin Nichols Clearwater, Florida, passed away October 27, 2020. He was born November 5, 1935, in Quincy, Illinois. He graduated from West Pike High School and from the University of Illinois. He was commissioned into the U. S. army and served as an Army Ranger in the 101st Airborne Division. Upon his discharge, he attended Purdue University where he earned a Master’s Degree in Agricultural Economics. It was there that he met his wife of 59 years, Jo Lysek, a native of Tarpon Springs, Fl. He worked for three years for the Indiana Highway Commission as an appraiser and chief review appraiser before going into business with other real estate appraisers. He ultimately formed his own company, Richard E. Nichols and Associates, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, specializing in commercial and industrial real estate appraisals and feasibility studies. Among his clients were the Simon Property Group and the city of Indianapolis. He was a member of the Society of Real Estate Appraisers and in 1985 served as its international president. At that time it was the largest real estate appraisal organization in the world. The Society later merged with the Appraisal Institute of which he was also a member. He belonged to the American Society of Appraisers, Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, the American Right-of-Way Association, and the Real Estate Counseling Group. He chaired the National Appraisal Foundation

and the Indiana Real Estate Appraisal Licensing Board. He was named a Sagamore of the Wabash by Indiana Gov. Robert Orr. He was a member of Rotary International and a Paul Harris Fellow, a 32nd degree Mason, both Scottish and York Rites, a member of Broadway United Methodist Church in Indianapolis, and the Belleair Country Club. He served for several years as a Guardian ad Litem in Pinellas and Pasco Counties. He was an avid tennis player and loved to travel. He and his wife traveled extensively throughout the world. He loved his family dearly and was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. His most treasured trips were those with his family. He is survived by his wife, Jo, daughter Kimberly Nichols of Indianapolis, son Richard Edward Nichols( wife Christine) of Chicago, daughter Rebecca Smith( husband Rex) of Hannibal, Mo., grandson Richard John Nichols and granddaughter, Hallie Nichols, and a brother, Phillip Nichols (wife, Theresa) of Avon Park, Florida. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Gary G. Guthrie Gary G. Guthrie, 73, of Pittsfield died on Friday, October 30, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. Funeral services will be held privately and interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to be made to Oakwood Cemetery. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh. com. Niebur Funeral Home Our readers today are your customers tomorrow

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Randal (Randy) Kent Baughman Randal (Randy) Kent Baughman, 64, of Pittsfield, IL passed away on Friday October 30, 2020. He was born June 17, 1956 in Springfield, IL to Carroll and Mary Jo Cooley Baughman. He married Marilyn Clendenny on February 23, 1991 and she survives. Randy farmed all his life and passed that passion down to his son Dylan. You could always find the two either in a tractor or tinkering on a piece of machinery. He never knew a stranger and made many friends over the years working at Western Auto, Mike’s and most recently worked for Longhorn Confinement. You could usually find him chatting with someone at Farm and Home or one of the local gas stations; weekly you would see him at his mom and dad’s having coffee and visiting. He loved teasing his grandsons and sitting with them to watch Andy Griffith. He loved his wife, kids, grandkids and will be dearly missed by all. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Marilyn Baughman; son, Dylan Baughman of Pittsfield, IL; daughters, Danielle (Kshe) Howland of Pittsfield, IL, and Melisha (John Swartz) Hoover of Summer Hill, IL; six grandsons, Brody, Beckham and Brooks Howland and Bryce, Caleb and Adam Hoover; parents, Carroll and Mary Jo Baughman; sisters, Angie (Kenny) Volk of Mt. Sterling, IL; Carrie

(Phil) Priest of Pittsfield, IL; Kathi (Mal) Gore of Elko, GA; brothers, Kevin Baughman of Pittsfield, IL, Brent Baughman of St. Clair, MO, and Gary Baughman of St. Louis, MO. He is also survived by several aunts and uncles and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Douglas Carroll in infancy; grandparents, Lee and Dorothy Baughman and Charles and Helen Cooley; a special cousin, Craig Cooley; father-in-law, William (Bill) Clendenny and great nephew, Cody Walston. Graveside services will be open to the public and held at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Pittsfield at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2020. Social distancing will be required. Memorials are suggested to be made to Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Orville R. Gleckler Orville R. Gleckler, age 89, of rural New Salem, IL passed away Monday, October 26, 2020 at his home. He was born on July 20, 1931 to Jesse and Opal Gleckler in rural New Salem, IL. Orville married Anita Dickerson on June 4, 1950 at the Pittsfield Church of the Nazarene and she preceded him in death on April 18, 2018. Orville began school in College Corner Schoolhouse and then went on to graduate from Griggsville High School. Orville was a member of the Pittsfield Church of the Nazarene, where he served on the church board, was a member of the new church Building Committee and was a Sunday School teacher. He also served on the Griggsville School Board for 12 years, the Pike County Water Board for 8 years, and was a band parent. He and Anita loved traveling and camping and truly enjoyed gospel music concerts. He is survived by son; Charles (Paula) Gleckler of Council Bluff, IA; daughters, Dr. Mary (Dr. Richard) Barnes of Lander, WY and Judith (Patrick) Conway of Pittsfield, IL; grandchildren; Chad (Kelli) Gleckler of Elkhorn, NE, Nathan (Lindsey) Barnes of Lander, WY, Dr. Miranda (Kevin) Barnes Edwards of Grand Junction, CO, Daniel (Katrina) Barnes of Lander, WY, Cameo (Dr. James) McLane of Greenville, NC, Cassie Barnes of Lander, WY, Shannon Thomas of Pittsfield, IL, Shawn (Melissa) Thomas of Whitesboro, TX, Saschel “Sassy� Thomas of New Holland, PA, Cayla (Justin) Brown of Denton, TX, Ashlee Conway, of Pittsfield, IL, Morgan Conway of Pittsfield, IL, Brooke Hotz of Omaha, NE, and Adam Hotz of Council Bluffs, IA; great grandchildren, Addyson Gleckler, Halle Gleckler, Russel Barnes, Wyatt Barnes, Alixandria Barnes, Destiney Holden Barnes, Kaydence Thomas, Aubree Thomas, Vivienne Anita Brown, Elizabeth Edwards, Adeline Edwards and Cullen McLane; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; loving wife, Anita; daughter, Patricia Gleckler; granddaughter, Heidi Thomas; great grandson, Nolan Brown; siblings, Winfred (Dorothy) Gleckler, Charles (Vada) Gleckler, Ester (Joe) Kirk, Mabel (Guy) Wombles, and Doris (Wayne) Ellis. All services will be held privately and interment will be

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and 2 granddaughters, Chasity Henderson and Melissa Henderson. Karen grew up on 5th street in Louisiana and graduated from Louisiana High School with the Class of 1962. After high school, she married and moved to Pleasant Hill where she raised her family. She worked at Walmart in Louisiana and Stark Bros. until retiring. After retirement, she spent the winter months camping in southern Texas. They enjoyed driving and camping across Canada and Alaska and had made it all the way to the arctic circle. She enjoyed camping and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member and deacon of the First Christian Church in Louisiana, MO. She lost the love of her life on Oct. 1, 2020 when Bob preceded her in death. Bob and Karen had 58 wonderful years together. They are greatly loved and both will be missed. Memorials may be made to the Louisiana Alumni and Friends Association in care of the funeral home.

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Benjamin F. “Benny� McKinnon, 88, of Pleasant Hill died Tuesday morning October 27, 2020 at the Harry S Truman Veteran’s Hospital in Columbia, Mo. Funeral services were held Saturday October 21, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Calvary Gospel Church in Summer Hill. Burial, with military honors, followed at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill.

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- Abraham Lincoln married Mary Todd in Springfield, IL. - A patent for an artificial leg was granted to Benjamin Palmer. - Scottish obstetrician James Young Simpson discovered the anethestic qualities of chloroform. - James and John Ritty patented the first cash register. - In Egypt, Howard Carter discovered the entry of the lost tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamen. - Nellie T. Ross of Wyoming was elected America’s first woman governor so she could serve out the remaining term of her late husband, William B. Ross. - During World War II, the U.S. modified its neutrality stance with the Neutrality Act of 1939. The new policy allowed cash-and-carry purchases of arms by belligerents. - At the 40th National Automobile Show the first air-conditioned car was put on display. - During World War II, Axis forces retreated from El Alamein in North Africa. It was a major victory for the British. - In the United States, the National Security Agency (NSA) was established. - Soviet forces enter Hungary in order to suppress the uprising that

had begun on October 23, 1956. - Lee Ann Roberts Breedlove became the first woman to exceed 300 mph when she went 308.5 mph. - Former King Peter II of Yugoslavia died in Denver, CO. He was the first European king or queen to die and to be buried in the U.S. - Iranian militants seized the U.S. embassy in Tehran and took 63 Americans hostage (90 total hostages). The militants, mostly students, demanded that the U.S. send the former shah back to Iran to stand trial. Many hostages were later released, but 52 were held for the next 14 months. - The second scheduled flight of the space shuttle Columbia was canceled with only 31 seconds left in the countdown. - Nicaragua held its first free elections in 56 years. - Soviet defector Vitaly Yurchenko announced he was returning to the Soviet Union. He had charged that he had been kidnapped by the CIA. - About a million East Germans filled the streets of East Berlin in a pro-democracy rally. - Iraq issued a statement saying it was prepared to fight a “dangerous war� rather than give up Kuwait. - Ronald Reagan opened his

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CELEBRATES NAME CHANGE, EXPANSION WITH RIBBON CUTTING

PCRE Real Estate and Auction, formerly Pike County Real Estate, held a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday, Oct. 30 to celebrate its new name, which was officially changed on Sept. 1. According to owners Chris Nichols and Cyndi Borrowman, the name of the business was changed to better reflect its expanding footprint into other counties. In fact, the company lists properties for sale in Pike, Calhoun, Jersey, Greene, Schuyler, Brown, Adams and Madison counties and says it continues to grow. PCRE also wanted the public to know that the company holds auctions, so “Auction� was added to the end of the name. PCRE Real Estate and Auction has a second office in Hardin. Left to right: Bob Evans, Lacie Hoagland, Chris Nichols, Cyndi Borrowman, Jason Duke and City of Pittsfield Economic Director Ed Knight stand in front of PCRE’s Pittsfield office windows, which now display the company’s new name and logo.

Basketball is on hold at all four county high schools

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press All four Pike County high schools are waitand-see mode after Gov. Pritzker announced basketball should not be played this winter, but moved to spring, while the Illinois High School Association, which governs high school athletics, announced they are going to play. “We are still in the process of making a decision,� Anna Hechler, athletic director at Western, said. “We are taking everything into consideration and will do what we believe is best for everyone involved.� Carol Kilver, superintendent of Pikeland Unit 10, said they too would wait for more information before making a decision. “We are not making a decision,� she said. “We have not talked it over as a board, nor have I checked with our insurance on liability.� Kilver said conflicting decisions by the two

authorities make reaching a decision more difficult, but said she would probably have to go with the state on the matter if a decision has to be made. “I answer to the Illinois School Board Association and the Illinois Department of Public Health,� she said. “I am just a member of the IHSA. I can’t predict what the board will do.� Ron Edwards at Pleasant Hill said there is a superintendents meeting today at the Regional Office of Superintendents and he hopes to get some clarity there. “Practice is supposed to start Nov. 16 with the first game being Nov. 30,� Edwards said. “We are hoping to know something by then.� Kent Hawley, superintendent of GriggsvillePerry said his plan is to wait and see. “Our goal is to keep our students and staff safe,� he said. “We have to find the best way to do that.�

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I would like to remember the Bill Miller family and the Benny McKinnon families in the loss of their loved ones. Bill Miller was my husband’s brother-inlaw, and my husband used to work on the pit crew for Benny McKinnon when he had his pull team. Happy birthday to Cathy

Pence, Nathan Pence’s wife. Her birthday is Nov. 7. Happy birthday from Nanny Pence. Jim Kurtz is being transferred from St. Louis to Hannibal one day this week. Please continue to keep him in your prayers. Be careful of the virus. I know several that have either

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William Leon Milller William Leon Miller, 91, of rural Rockport, IL passed away Tuesday afternoon October 27, 2020 at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. William was born March 27, 1929 in Louisiana, Mo, a son of Howard Oliver and Ruby Mae Smith Miller. William was employed by Teamsters Union Local 916 in Springfield as a truck driver for many years. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping. Survivors include a son, Larry Leon Collins of Pittsfield, daughters, Kelly (Kevin) Masters of rural Rockport and Kimberly (David) Buck of Quincy, grandchildren, Jonathon (Sarah) Buck, Harrison (Katelyn) Buck, Mackenzie (John) Jacobson, Matthew (Tana) Niemann, Tara (Brant) Beck, Maddie Masters, Billy (Hallie) Shireman, Katelyn Shireman and Johnnie Coultas and nine-

teen great grandchildren. William was preceded in death by his parents and six brothers, Richard “Dick� Miller, Howard “Bug� Miller, Ray “Jack� Miller, Glenn “Dude� Miller, Paul “Dean� Miller and Tom Miller. As was his wish, William was cremated. The family will have private services. Memorials may be made to the St. Jude’s Children Hospital in his memory. Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is handling the arrangements.

Jason Dean Long Jason Dean Long, 45, of Pittsfield died on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. No services will be held at this time and cremation rites have been accorded.

Memorials are suggested to be made to the family c/o Niebur Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left to the family at www. nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Scott Brady Shamblin Scott Brady Shamblin, 61, of Pittsfield, died Monday, October 26, 2020 at his home. No services will be held at this time and cremation rites have been accorded.

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Margaret Ann Shaver, 41, of Time, died Friday, October 30, 2020 near Time. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 6, 2020 at Pittsfield West Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to be made to the family c/o Niebur Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

George Eugene Ehrheart George Eugene Ehrheart, 71, of Time, died Friday, October 30, 2020 near Time. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 10:00 AM at Time Cemetery near Time, IL. Memorials are suggested to be made to Grace Baptist Church. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Virginia L. Bradshaw Virginia L. Bradshaw, 88, of Pittsfield, died Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at her home. A memorial service will be held at a later date and cremation rites have been accorded. Memorials are suggested to be made to Pike County Crimestoppers. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

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away Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Eastside Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Pittsfield.

Welcome to November! It is the month to remind us to be grateful for all the many positive things in our life! How many blessings can you think of; too many that one could not mention them all perhaps? Hope you made it to the polls to cast your vote. Praying that this will be a peace-

ful day and upcoming days after the election! Deepest sympathy to family of Benny McKinnon. He was sure one of the best around and will be missed by many. Also deepest sympathy to family of Karen Henderson. She and her husband both passed away this past month. Such heartache for

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their children. Happy Birthday Larry Hill today he turns 70. Sure hoping he has a swell day!

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Lots of stuff going on at the schools Our school’s Scholastic Book Fair is going online! It will start this Friday, Nov. 6 and run through Nov. 19. This is an online only book fair. Visit our book fair homepage: http://www.scholasticcom/bf/ griggsvilleperryelemschool. It’s that time of year to support the GP FFA! They will still have their annual fruit and meat sale fundraiser, but instead of individual students selling and delivering the produce, it will be done online. Simply order online and the products will be shipped directly to your door, regardless of where you live! The online fundraiser store will be open from Oct. 26 to Nov. 6. Picture retake day at school is Nov. 11. Please bring back your packet of pictures. Remote learners will have the opportunity for school pictures during retake day. If any remote learner would like their picture taken this year, please arrive at the middle school between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. School rules (mask-wearing, social distancing) must be followed. Remote learners waiting for pictures will be seated, socially-distanced, on the bleachers while

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they await their turn. Carol Lisa O’Brien celebrated her 50th birthday recently at a cookout with her parents, Cleve and Susanne Curry, and all her siblings’ families present. Husband, John O’Brien, invited the family, grilled the meats and provided other dishes, while the rest of the family brought in side dishes as well. It was a wonderful time and a true treat for the Curry parents who welcomed a sweet baby girl on Halloween eve in 1970. Carol Lisa was a bit of a trick that night. Cleve had left for the Halloween carnival at Perry School where he was teaching music, and Susanne thought it was surely too early for the baby to arrive that night. But this mother finally realized there was no stopping that baby from coming that night, and hurried to Illini Hospital where their beautiful baby girl arrived around 9 p.m. weighing in at 6 pounds and 9 and 1/2 ounces. That was quite enough excitement for a Halloween weekend! The Curry parents have had a hard time adjusting to the reality their ‘baby’ is now 50 years old. Prayers are

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appreciated. Many people in the area have been stricken with COVID-19. Garold Shoemaker of Quincy remains a patient in Blessing Hospital after having been there since Oct. 20. Garold’s wife Janet has also been suffering with it as well as pneumonia, but both are making progress. Wanda Daniels and her friend Barb Brown of Havana, spent the day at the home of Dewayne and Nadine Kessinger Monday where they enjoyed visiting and having lunch with the Kessingers, Thelma Butler and Vicki Norris. Our sympathy is extended to the family of Virginia Bradshaw who passed away Wednesday, Oct. 28 at her home. Forgive yourself for your past mistakes and give yourself another chance at happiness. – Sonya Parker

AND OTHER AREA NEWS NEAR AND FAR Help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus “Greatness is measured by your gifts, not your possessions.� No one is exempt from the COVID-19 virus. Wear the mask. Wash your hands with hot water and soap and frequently. Make wise decisions where you should and should not go. Prayer Requests: Bonnie Prudoehl, Brian Bradshaw, Cheryl Rheynard, Carl and Wanda Blacketer, Debbie Harshman, Daren Morgan and family, Erma Garner, Gerald Shoemaker, Greg Ketterman, Ginger Whitlock, Helen Mays, Jerry and Ruby Garner, Jamie Reel, Jenny Fox, Jerry Gully, Jim Kaiser, Josh Bennett, Judy Dockhorn, Justin Blacketer, Lucas Hutton, Leonard Dice, Lois Thomas, Luetta Swartz, Mindy Cloninger, Nathan Davis, Nic Carter, Pastor Gary Dice, Rhonda Grim, Roger Straus, Roger Bonnett, Thelma McGraw and peace for our unsettled world. Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart. Psalm 32:11 Birthdays and anniversaries for the week: Nov. 5: Penny Garner; Nov. 6: Julie Love, Velma Stickhost, Jim and Donna Davidsmeyer, Wanda and Carl Blacketer; Nov. 7:

Dianna Allen; Nov. 8: Becky Walston, Bobby Garner, Matt Troxell; Nov. 9: Jackie Utley, Karen Pritchett, Scott Armistead; Nov. 10: Page Garner. The Barry Food Pantry will be re-opening with drivethrough service Tuesday evenings from 4:30-7:30 and Fridays from 8:30-noon. Trivia Answers from Last Week: 1. Which of Columbus’ ships was the largest? (the Santa Maria). 2. Jesus taught in stories. What are these stories called? (parables). 3. How many feet are there in a mile? (5,280). 4. Complete: Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a ____ spirit within me. (right). 5. Are sessions of the United States Supreme Court open to the public? (yes). 6. Which weighs less, damp air or dry air? (damp air). O love the Lord, all ye his saints: for the Lord preserveth the faithful, and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer. Be of good courage, and he shall strenthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord. Psalm 31:23, 24. Trivia questions for this week:

By WYVETTA DAVIS 217-285-4880 w9yti@irtc.net 1. In the parable of the sower in the Bible, how many times was the seed planted? 2. How many others, besides the 12 apostles, did Jesus send out to do His ministry? 3. In the account in the Bible of the Good Samaritan, how many had passed by the man who had been beaten before the Good Samaritan stopped to help? 4. In the story of the Good Samaritan, where was the man that was beaten from, and where was he traveling to? 5. Who were the two sisters that Jesus came to visit? It would be very much appreciated to receive news from ANY of you faithful readers. I would hate to think I had to start making up news to put in here. (Don’t worry... that won’t happen...can you imagine the trouble I would get into?) But in all seriousness, I need your news! “Walk away from anything or anyone who takes away your joy�. Both of this week’s quotes were from the Liberty Church Paper.

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PCSD arrest two for failure to comply with sex offender registration rules Two Pike County men were arrested last week after they were found in be in non-compliance with sex offender registration rules. Chief Deputy Zachary Orr of the Pike County Sheriff’s Department announced the arrest of Roy Lee Irick, 67, of Hull, on a charge of failure to register as a sex offender and violation of probation for an original charge of failure to register as a sex offender. Irick, who has a history of sex offender violations, was arrested Friday, Oct. 23, at his residence in the 200 block of Sweet Street, Hull. Irick was arrested, transported and lodged in the Pike County jail.

Irick was convicted in Pike County in 2016 for failure to register as a sex offender. Irick received felony probation. He was again convicted in 2018 for failure to register as a sex offender. Irick was re-sentenced to probation along with jail time. Irick is still on felony probation as of this current arrest. Gary L. Oberdahlhoff, 51, Nebo was arrested Oct. 28, in Nebo, following a compliance check of all sex offenders. Oberdahloff was found to be in violation of registering as a sex offender and living within 500 feet of a public park. Both men remain lodged in the Pike County jail.

Chief Deputy Zachary Orr said he is responsible for keeping track of the 51 registered sex offenders that reside in Pike County and that he routinely checks registered sex offenders to ensure they live at the address which was registered. Chief Deputy Orr says the Pike County Sheriff’s Department staff does an excellent job in notifying him when a registered sex offender is non-compliant. If the public would like to see the list of registered sex offenders or violent towards youth offenders, they can do so by visiting the Illinois State Police homepage and clicking on the sex offender registry.

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Kenneth A.Watts, 27, Mt. Sterling, was arrested Oct. 26 at 5:16 p.m. on a felony Pike County warrant. He posted $150 and was released Oct. 26, at 5:30 p.m. Laura J. Huff, 48, Quincy, was arrested Oct. 26 at 1:22 a.m. on a felony charge of possession of stolen property. She remains lodged in lieu of $200 bond. Austin M. Wester, 23 Quincy, was arrested Oct. 27 at 12:14 a.m. on two Pike County traffic warrants. He posted $300 on one and $200 on the other and was released Oct. 27 at 12:30 a.m. Gary L. Oberdahlhoff, 51, Nebo, was arrested Oct.

28 at 7 a.m. on a felony charge of failure to register as a sex offender and a felony charge of violation of the sex offender act. He was released on an I-Bond Oct. 28 at 8:45 a.m. Danny D. Cleer, 60, Havana, was arrested Oct. 28 at 6:16 p.m on a felony Pike County warrant. He posted $250 bond and was released Oct. 28 at 6:25 p.m. Avery L Banks, 21, New Canton, was arrested Oct. 28 at 8:50 a.m. on a felony charge of aggravated battery. He posted $1,500 Oct. 30 at 1:53 p.m. and was released. Justin J. Barker, 29, Perry, was arrested Oct. 29 at 6:50 p.m. on a charge of possession of methamphetamine and obstructing justice. He posted $1,700 and was released Oct. 30 at 10:30 a.m. Eric T. Green, 37, Wheelersburg, Ohio, was arrested Oct. 29 at 12:23 p.m. on

11 traffic charges, a misdemeanor charge of reckless driving, a misdemeanor charge of resisting arrest and a felony charge of aggravated fleeing to elude. He remains lodged. Donna K. Harris, 58, Virginia, was arrested Oct. 30 at 4:32 p.m. on a felony charge of methamphetamine possession. She remains lodged in lieu of $15,000. Cody N. McCoy, 30, Rockport, was arrested Oct. 30 at 11:06 a.m. on a misdemeanor Pike County warrant. He posted $100 and was released Oct. 30 at 11:09 a.m. Justus D. Clayton, 25, Hannibal, Mo., was arrested Nov. 1 at 4:57 a.m. on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol. She was released on a $300 I-Bond Nov. 1 at 9:10 a.m. Has your charge been amended, reduced or dropped or have you been

Pike County Mercantile under new ownership Local retailer Pike County Mercantile now has a new Pike County native at its helm. Former shop owners Rodney and Jessica Guthrie have sold their business, Pike County Mercantile to Samantha Deeder, who grew up in Griggsville and now lives in rural Pittsfield. “With some new opportunities that have come up in our personal lives, it just wasn’t feasible for Rodney and I to continue to run the Mercantile as effectively as it deserves to be,� Jessica Guthrie said. “We think Sam is going to be a perfect fit here and are excited to watch her as she fulfills her dream of becoming a small business owner and makes Pike County Mercantile even more of a staple for our community.�

The Guthries opened Pike County Mercantile a year ago, offering high-quality, locally-made items produced or grown by artisans in Pike County. Deeder attended college in Oregon and recently moved back to the area. “I’m absolutely thrilled to be a part of something that brings together our local artists and vendors so that we can really showcase all of the talent we have here in Pike County,� Deeder said. Pike County Mercantile will continue to be located at 111 N. Madison St, Pittsfield, IL 62363. The shop’s contact information also remains the same. Phone: (217) 7302252; email: PikeCountyMercantile@gmail. com. Website: PikeCountyMercantile.com IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF JUDI KAY SETTLES DECEASED. NO. 2020-P-47 NOTICE OF CLAIM DATE

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ONE OF APPROXIMATELY 60 ENTRIES IN PARADE For a first event, the golf cart parade was an amazing success both in terms of participants and people lining the streets. Many of the carts had elaborate decorations and many had costumed characters walking the route with the carts. Debbie Roseberry aims her Ghost Buster gun as she accompanies the Ghost Bustermobile driven by Kenny and Tracy Yelliott.

Notice is given of the death of Judi Kay Settles of Pleasant Hill, Illinois. Letters of 2IÂżFH ZHUH LVVXHG RQ 2Ftober 13, 2020, to Bank of Kampsville, 301 South Main, P.O. Box 188, Pleasant Hill, ,OOLQRLV ZKRVH DWWRUQH\ LV *LOOLQJKDP /DZ 2IÂżFH 220 Sixth Street, Carrollton, Illinois, 62016. Claims against the Estate PD\ EH ÂżOHG LQ WKH &LUFXLW &OHUNÂśV 2IÂżFH 3LNH &RXQW\ &RXUWKRXVH 3LWWVÂżHOG ,OOLQRLV RU ZLWK WKH $GPLQLVWUDWRU RU both, on or before the 21st day of April, 2021, and any FODLP QRW ÂżOHG RQ RU EHIRUH that date is barred. Copies RI D FODLP ÂżOHG ZLWK WKH FOHUN must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the Administrator and to their Attorney ZLWKLQ WHQ GD\V DIWHU LW KDV EHHQ ÂżOHG DQG SURRI RI said mailing or delivery must EH ÂżOHG ZLWK WKH FOHUN Dated: October 15, 2020 Bank of Kampsville, Administrator of the Estate of Judi Kay Settles Richard N. Gillingham $WWRUQH\ DW /DZ 220 Sixth Street Carrollton, Illinois 62016 5HJLVWUDWLRQ richardgillingham@usa.net 10.21, 10.28, 11.4

Ky Monroe Musgrave new member of American Angus Association Ky Monroe Musgrave, New Salem, is a new junior member of the American Angus Association, reported Mark McCully, CEO of the national organization with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Mo. Junior members of the association are eligible to register cattle in the American Angus Association, participate in programs conducted by the National Junior Angus Association and take part in association-sponsored shows and other national and regional events.

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found not guilty? Email ppnews@campbellpublications.net to be considered for a status update on your court proceeding. Please include name and case number. Notice of Public Hearing Concerning the Intent of the Board of Park Commissioners of the Pleasant Hill Community Park District, Pike and Calhoun Counties, Illinois to Sell $117,000 Park Bonds Public Notice is Hereby Given that the Pleasant Hill Community Park District, Pike and Calhoun Counties, Illinois (the “District�), will hold a public hearing on the 18th day of November, 2020, at 6:30 o’clock P.M. The hearing will be held at the Community Club, 304 Fairgrounds Road, Pleasant Hill, Illinois. The purpose of the hearing will be to receive public comments on the proposal to sell bonds in the amount of $117,000 for the payment of land condemned or purchased for parks, for the building, maintaining, improving and protecting of the same and the existing land and facilities of the District and for the payment of the expenses incident thereto. By order of the President of the Board of Park Commissioners of the Pleasant Hill Community Park District, Pike and Calhoun Counties, Illinois. Dated the 21st day of October, 2020. Lisa Wombles Secretary, Board of Park Commissioners, Pleasant Hill Community Park District, Pike and Calhoun Counties, Illinois 11.4

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PITTSFIELD, PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF STEVEN D. SMITH, DECEASED NO. 2020-P-58 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION -- CLAIMS Notice is given of the death of STEVEN D. SMITH, of Barry, Illinois. Letters of ofÂżFH ZHUH LVVXHG RQ 2FWREHU 29, 2020, to MICHELLE M. FOREMAN-SMITH, 211 Elm, (OGUHG ,OOLQRLV ZKRVH attorney is THOMSON, McNEELY & CREWS, P.C., 226 West State Street, P. O. Box 970, Jacksonville, Illinois 62651. Claims against the estate PD\ EH ÂżOHG LQ WKH RIÂżFH RI WKH &OHUN RI WKH &RXUW DW WKH 3LNH &RXQW\ &RXUWKRXVH 100 East Washington Street, 3LWWVÂżHOG ,OOLQRLV RU ZLWK WKH UHSUHVHQWDWLYH RU ERWK RQ RU EHIRUH WKH WK day of May, 2021, and any FODLP QRW ÂżOHG ZLWKLQ WKDW SHULRG LV EDUUHG &RSLHV RI D FODLP ÂżOHG ZLWK WKH &OHUN PXVW EH PDLOHG RU GHOLYHUHG WR WKH UHSUHVHQWDWLYH DQG WR WKH DWWRUQH\ ZLWKLQ WHQ GD\V DIWHU LW KDV EHHQ ÂżOHG 'DWHG 2FWREHU MICHELLE M. FOREMAN-SMITH, ,QGHSHQGHQW $GPLQLVWUDWRU RI WKH Estate of STEVEN D. SMITH, Deceased THOMSON, McNEELY & CREWS, P.C., Attorneys for said Estate Attorneys for Estate: 7KRPVRQ 0F1HHO\ &UHZV 3 & Charles E. McNeely 226 West State Street P.O. Box 970 Jacksonville, IL 62651 7HOHSKRQH

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

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

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Grahams celebrate 50 years Irvin and Soon Graham of rural Hamburg recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family. The couple were united in marriage on Oct. 19, 1970 at the Methodist Church in Seoul, South Korea. Soon is a lifelong homemaker, and Irvin is a 34-year retiree of Laclede Steel Company in Alton. Irvin also retired with 18 years from IDOT at the Brussels and Kampsville Ferries. The Grahams are the parents of Cory Graham of Springfield.

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Tharp-Ewers engagement announced Steve and Vickie Tharp of Pittsfield and Kenneth and Tammy Ewers of Pleasant Hill have announced the engagement of their children, Shanna Tharp and Ronald Ewers, both of Bluffs. The bride-to-be graduated from Pittsfield High School in 2009. She attended Western Illinois University, graduating in 2014. She will complete her master of arts in professional school counseling in the spring of 2021. She is currently employed by the Mental Health Centers of Western Illinois. The future bridegroom is a 2004 graduate of Pleasant Hill High School and is a construction laborer for Local Union 477 in Springfield. The couple plan to be married May 15, 2021 at Pointe Devine in Quincy.

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press John Wood Community College (JWCC) recently completed its 17th annual Ag Alumni Association Livestock Judging Invitational, which for the first time was offered to high school participants in an online format because of coronavirus restrictions. According to JWCC Agricultural Department Faculty Chair Mike Tenhouse, faculty and participants were disappointed to not have an in-person judging event, but he said that offering the contest online allowed more students from across the country to participate this year. “We had over 500 kids this year,� Tenhouse said. “With it being online, any school could recognize we were hosting a show. We had teams from Missouri and Illinois. The farthest participant was from California, and maybe a couple kids from Texas.� The only Pike County school district to compete as a team was Griggsville-Perry. G-P earned second place in the beef team category of the competition according to JWCC’s official results. G-P agriculture teacher and FFA sponsor Evan Sheppard said that 15 of the district’s FFA students participated in the competition. “We entered three teams -- two varsity and one greenhorn,� Sheppard said. Tenhouse stated that he has received positive responses about the competition from several teachers and FFA sponsors. In addition, Tenhouse said that the contest was designed to help high school agriculture teachers offer a valuable online learning opportunity to their students. “We’ve had all positive feedback from the teachers I’ve been in contact with,� Tenhouse said. The competition was split into three livestock classes – beef, swine and goats/sheep. The three sections of the competition were offered to participating schools and individuals over three weeks, with a week devoted to each. “We released the classes over a series of three weeks to allow teachers more flexibility in offering the content to their

students,� Tenhouse said. “The participants would have the week to turn in their responses. We hoped this would be something that ag teachers could use in the curriculum and that students could do remotely, especially in the schools that are locked out entirely.� Sheppard said that he used the competition in his school’s agriculture curriculum and reported that students enjoyed the opportunity to learn and compete through the online competition. “There was a lot of value in it for students,� Sheppard said. “We used it in our veterinary technology course. We were able to integrate it into the class, because it was so flexible.� Sheppard said that the JWCC Ag Alumni Association judging competition serves as an important introduction to judging for many of his students each year. “The John Wood contest, whether it’s virtual or in-person, is always a great experience and a good introduction for many of our students,� Sheppard said. “It’s challenging, because it’s early in the year. It really helps prepare us for when we get to the FFA contest in the spring.� Tenhouse acknowledged that putting on this year’s Ag Alumni Association’s online livestock judging contest came with a steep learning curve. JWCC faculty and staff had to film on-farm livestock in a manner suitable for judging and create a platform for viewing and judging the animals. To film the livestock to be judged in the competition, JWCC faculty visited several farms. Cattle for evaluation were provided by Buea Shaffer of Mendon, Mike Tenhouse of Coatsburg and the Illini Elite

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