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Election less than a week away By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The spring municipal elections are less than one week away and candidates are hoping their supporters will turn out for the day, in an event that usually has poor voter turnout. School boards have elections, Pikeland in Pittsfield has four candidates for three seats and Western also has four candidates for three seats. There are several contested races at the township level. Road commissioner races traditionally bring out the voters, and several townships have races for that position. Also up for election are supervisors, clerks and trustees. Some of those levels of government have candidates for those

offices, although not all are opposed. Others have no candidates for some offices and appointments will need to be made following the swearing in of the new boards. At the village, town and city level, mayors and/or village presidents will be elected, as will board members and/or alderman trustees are up for election. There are no contested races for mayor, but other races are contested. And again, some have no candidates, and those positions will be filled by the new boards. Natalie Roseberry, Pike County clerk and overseer of the municipal elections, says her office will be open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day until April 5 for early voting. Saturday April 3, the office will be open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Vance Martin, Brylee Manker, Grant Kurfman, Jack Deardorff and Jennifer Leihr were among those in attendance at Perry’s Easter egg hunt. Thirty-five children from the Perry and Fishhook area took part in the hunt.

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Three trustee candidates vie for two seats on the JWCC board. See page A4

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Homecoming is next week at Pittsfield High School and the court has been set. Front row, left to right: Charlie Cooley and Aislyn Wyatt, freshman attendants; Natalie Hobbs and Emma Saxe, junior attendants and Ellie Ten Eyck, Chloe Chastain sophomore attendants. Back row: senior queen candidates, Natalie Lemons, Alexis Groom, Kate Hoover, Alyssa Merryman, Mckayla Jennings, Haley Smith. There will be no homecoming dance because of COVID, and an informal crowning will be held next week. Details will be announced.

Smith named Pittsfield Firefighter of the Year By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press The Pittsfield Fire Department Auxiliary group recently held its annual ceremony to honor firefighters for their years of service to the community and to recognize the Eric Siepker Firefighter of the Year Award recipient. According to Assistant Fire Chief Jason Thomas, the ceremony is an important way to honor the sacrifices made by Pittsfield’s volunteer firefighters. “It’s a night where we take our wives out and show them appreciation,” Thomas said. The highlight of the annual event, Thomas said, is awarding the Eric Siepker Firefighter of the Year Award recipient. Each year, the award is presented by the previous year’s recipient. This year’s Eric Siepker Firefighter of the Year Award recipient was Keenan Smith. The award was presented by 2019 winner Bill Irwin. Thomas said that the award is a great honor bestowed on an outstanding firefighter by his peers. “All 33 firemen vote,” Thomas said. “It’s a way to recognize someone who stood out the most over the year.” Several firefighters were recognized for their years of service in the Pittsfield Fire Department. Trent Bernard and Rob Seybold were recognized for 10 years of service. Jim Shade, Chief Jason White and Tom Reinhardt were recognized for 25 years of service.

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2019 Firefighter of the Year Bill Irwin, left, presents Keenan Smith with the 2020 Eric Siepker Firefighter of the Year Award.

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Trent Bernard and Rob Seybold were recognized for 10 years of service on the Pittsfield Fire Department.

Left to right: Jim Shade, Chief Jason White and Tom Reinhardt were recognized for 25 years of service on the Pittsfield Fire Department.

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press William Poor, 35, Pittsfield, appeared in Pike County Court March 25 and in a negotiated pleading, admitted guilt to second-degree murder and obstruction of justice, destruction of evidence. He will also pay $3,899 in costs including $2,850 in restitution. Poor was charged in the March, 25, 2019 death of Joshua Witherbee, in Landess Terrace in Pittsfield. There had been an altercation and Witherbee, originally taken to Illini before being transferred to a Springfield hospital, died March 29. Poor was originally charged with aggravated battery and obstruction of justice until Witherbee’s death, when two counts of murder were added. Murder with intent to kill and murder with a strong probability of death, as well as aggravated battery charges were dropped in exchange for Poor’s guilty plea. “I appreciate the Pittsfield Police Department’s thorough and professional investigation on this case,” Pike County State’s Attorney Zack Boren, who prosecuted the case, said. “They worked hard to give my office what we needed to achieve an appropriate outcome.” Pittsfield City Police Chief Mike Starman also commended Boren’s office. “[I commend] State’s Attorney Boren and his staff for the effort and time spent on the case obtaining the conviction,” Starman said. “I hope the victim’s family achieves some sort of closure knowing the killer will serve time behind bars.” Sharman said the conviction could not have been attained without the collaboration and assistance from other agencies: DNA evidence found at Poor’s residence during a search warrant linked him to the murder and assistance from the Pike County Sheriff’s Department, the Illinois State Police Crime Scene and the Illinois State Police Crime Laboratory. The conviction of Poor wraps up the three murder investigations that were ongoing in Pike County during 2018-2019. David Sampley, Pittsfield, has been sentenced to life in a mental health facility after the death of his companion Sharon Welch, in June, 2018. C.T. Allen of Louisiana, Mo., is serving 44 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after being convicted by a jury of the murder of Don Collard of Pleasant Hill. Allen was Collard’s ex-son-in-law.

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THE COMMUNITY Left to right: Pastor Brent Joy, Tina Rennecker and Mona Joy sort food items on Saturday, March 27 at Pittsfield’s Calvary Baptist Church. Boxes containing staple food items were provided to 110 residents. The food giveaway was a project of the Illinois Baptist State Association Disaster Relief Fund. Food was purchased with funds from USDA. Submitted photo

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TURKEY Garrett Woodward, an eighth grader at Griggsville-Perry, got his first turkey, a 19 lb. jake. Youth turkey season was March 27 and 28 and will be held again this weekend, April 3 and 4. Spring turkey season, shotgun and archery starts April 29 and runs through May 6.

Western extends administrator contracts; approves COVID duty stipends

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press At the Wednesday, March 24, Western school board meeting, Board President Inky Shover praised district staff for their work throughout the pandemic and proposed presenting employees with a onetime payment of $500 in recognition of their perseverance. The stipend was approved following discussion in closed session. The board approved the 2020-2021 honorable dismissal list and the non-tenure list for 2021 as part of the meeting’s consent agenda. A $7,020 payment to Bushue, the district’s human resources management firm, was approved from Tort funds. A $17,550 payment for eSpark curriculum materials and resources was approved, using Title I and II funds. A short-term substitute training agreement with the Regional Office of Education was approved to help address the district’s ongoing need for qualified substitute teachers. The softball co-op agreement with Pleasant Hill was not approved for 2021. The agreement is not needed, because Western has an adequate number of players. COVID attendance options were discussed by the board. No changes will be made during the current fiscal year, and the current procedures and policies will stay in place through the remainder of the school year. The topic will be revisited for the next fiscal year. Elementary and High School Principal Connie Thomas reported that summer school letters were being mailed out currently. In addition, six elementary students and two high school students returned to in-person instruction for the fourth quarter. High schoolers will take the SAT on April 13. PSATs will not be taken this year. Superintendent Jessica Funk updated the board on CARES funds being made available to schools from the federal government in the wake of the COVID pandemic. A third round of funding has been announced. The district received first round funding of $174,959 and a second round of funding in the amount of $797,231. The third round of funding is estimated to be $1.8 million. Funk said she will send out an overview to board members outlining how the funds are being used. Following closed session, the board approved several personnel matters: Board members approved the resignation of Shea O’Brien as junior high track coach, effective March 4, and the resignation of Christon Bryant as bus driver, effective Feb. 24. The board also approved the following coaching appointments: Q Cody Ash as head high school boys baseball coach for 2021. Q Madison Skarda as junior

high track coach for 2021. Q Cassie Singleton as junior high assistant track coach for 2021. Q John Skirvin as head high school softball coach for 2021. Jordan Jones was hired as an art teacher for the 20212022 school year, and Elliet Alger was added to the district’s substitute list. Finally, the board approved

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Pike County vaccination rate nears 20 percent By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press As vaccines against COVID-19 become more readily available, many counties are reporting a decrease in demand. In response, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) authorized local health departments with low demand to allow anyone over the age of 16 to be vaccinated. According to Pike County Health Department (PCHD) Director of Nursing Sharon Bargmann, not all of the vaccines are approved for use in younger residents. “Residents under 18 have to get Pfizer,” Bargmann said. “Moderna and Johnson & Johnson haven’t been tested in young people.” Bargmann said that PCHD received doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine this week. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine has been authorized for individuals age 18 and older and requires only one injection. Expected side effects of the vaccine include injection site pain, redness and swelling; headache; fatigue; nausea; muscle pain; chills and fever. On March 26, IDPH reported 6,363 Pike County residents have been vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. Of those, 2,920 have been fully vaccinated. Fully vaccinated means individuals have: Q reached two weeks since their second vaccination in a two-dose series such as Pfizer or Moderna; Q reached two weeks since their single-dose vaccine such as Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine. According to SCHD, approximately 19 percent of eligible Pike County residents have been fully vaccinated. Bargmann indicated new cases of COVID19 are beginning to increase, following a lull in cases over the last couple of months. “Statewide and here in Pike County it’s started to pick up,” Bargmann said. “We were

having no cases, but we’ve started to pick back up. We don’t know why things slowed down. It could just be the natural course of the virus.” Bargmann said that PCHD has launched a new registration web portal for residents to sign up for vaccinations in an effort to streamline the appointment process. “You can go to the website,” Bargmann said. “It’s live now.” To register online for an upcoming clinic, residents are directed to visit www.pikecountyil.org and click on the red banner at the top of the page. Telephone appointments, Bargmann said, can still be made with the health department. “We know there are a lot of older people and people without internet access,” Bargmann said. Individuals who wish to make a vaccination appointment should call PCHD at 217-2854407 and select option eight. Callers must leave a message with their name, date of birth and phone number. Those leaving messages will be called to set up an appointment when vaccine becomes available. Another option for vaccination is to contact the Adams County Health Department. Individuals who would like to be vaccinated can call the vaccination registration line at 217600-4VAX or go to www.adamscountytogether.com/vaccinate to schedule your vaccination. Individuals registering are asked to bring proof of identity as well as the ticket they receive through the email upon registering online or the ticket number they receive by registering through the vaccination registration line with them to their vaccine appointment. “Our number one priority is getting people vaccinated,” Bargmann said. “It’s the only way we can get back to normal.” Data released by the PCHD on Monday showed six new COVID-19 cases over the last week and eight active cases.

contract extensions and pay increases for Junior High Principal Brandi Pennock and Funk. Pennock’s contract was extended to 2023, with a salary increase equal to certified staff. Funk’s contract was extended to 2024, with a salary increase equal to certified staff.

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Mrs. Mari Ann Williams Mrs. Mari A. Williams, 89, of Sunnyvale, CA, formerly of Barry, IL, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at El Camino Hospital in Mountain View, CA. She was born September 20, 1931, in Barry, IL, to George Putnam & Enola E. (Hill) Wheelan. They preceded her in death. She married Robert “Bob” Williams on November 25, 1950, in Barry, Illinois. He preceded her in death on September 27, 2019. She is survived by 1 son Richard K. “Dick” Williams of Cupertino, CA, 2 granddaughters, Laura Williams, of Cupertino, CA and Alyssa Williams, of Austin, TX, and several nieces & nephews. In addition to her parents and her husband she was also preceded in death by 2 sisters, Mrs. Kenneth “Betty” Kendall and Mrs. William “Frances” Croxville. As a lifelong resident of Barry, Mari attended Barry High School where she was active in numerous extracurricular activities and groups including high school chorus and 1st chair percussionist in the school band. She also competed in public speaking “declam” competitions, which included receiving awards and acclaim for her dramatic reciting of “The Snow Goose”, a story of charity, love, and hope set during World War II – the time when Mari was in elementary school.

After high school, Mari attended Quincy College in literature, and later worked as bookkeeper for Williams Brother Construction. Aside from her duties as mother, homemaker, and a caregiver to her parents, she was active in numerous community groups including the Barry cemetery board, the Barry public library, and the local Nancy Ross Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). She also faithfully volunteered her time to work in the Apple Dumplin Inn during the annual Barry Apple Festival. Mari was a longstanding member of the Barry United Methodist Church where she and her sisters sang in the choir including annual Christmas performances. For leisure, Mari regularly met her friends in “bridge” club. She was also well recognized as an avid cat lover (and for her cat decor). As a loving daughter, she became full time caregiver when her mother took ill, attending her every need and staying beside her until the very moment of

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her passing. In the early 2000’s, Mari moved to Cupertino CA to assist in raising her granddaughters (and ultimately mentoring all of their classmates as well). Forever young, “Grandma” also loved attending live music concerts with her family. Notable shows she attended include Pink Floyd, The Who, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr (of the Beatles), and YES. After surveying the venue and crowd, she often would joke “I’m the oldest one here!” Later in life, she became a resident in the Sunnyvale Health Care center. Famed for her warm personality, active role in social events, and for always welcoming visitors to the center, Mari was uniquely recognized by the City of Sunnyvale in an article honoring her kindness and uplifting indefatigable spirit. Mari always took care of others. He love and charity touched the lives of every one she met. The countless emails remembering her life are a testament to how important she was and how much she will be missed. Visitation will be from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 1, 2021, at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 2, 2021, at the Barry United Methodist Church in Barry. Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery in Barry. Memorials are suggested to the Barry United Methodist Church.

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AND OTHER AREA NEWS Everyone have a Blessed Easter Bible study beginning next week at St. Mary’s. May everyone have a blessed Easter. St. Mary’s Catholic Church will be offering a Bible Study Wednesdays from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. beginning April 7 at the Parish Hall. The class/study will run for 10 weeks. This year they will complete the book of Acts chapters 11 through 28. The class consists of a 50 minute video presentation by theologian Jeff Cavins and group discussion. Any interested should contact the Parish Office at 1-217-285-4321 to register for the class. If you participated in the class one year ago that covered chapters 1 through 10, you will be able to use the same workbook. You may order a new workbook for the class. A workbook is recommended but not required. Participants should read Acts chapters 1 - 10 before the class begins. Coordinators for the class are Mark and Lisa Welch. You may contact them with any questions at 1-217779-4221. Trivia Answers from Last Week: 1. In the Bible, what relation was Mordecai to Queen Esther? (they were cousins) 2. What U.S. state has the slogan “The Old Line State”? (Maryland) 3. Who was the first basketball player to break a backboard in the NBA? (Chuck Conners of the Boston Celtics on Nov. 5, 1946. This is the same Chuck Conners who was THE RIFLEMAN TV star) 4. What U.S. state has the slogan “The Volunteer State”? (Tennessee)

5. What type of bird did Noah send out from the ark to find dry land? (Raven) Birthdays and anniversaries: April 1, Melinda Chandler; April 2, Bonnie Martin; April 4, Bob Ryan, Frank York; April 5, Lainey Kirk, Lynn Scott; April 6, Robert and Brenda Adams. Congratulations and best wishes to Kathy and Jerry Dougherty who were married Friday, March 19. They are making their home in the Fishhook area. Wish them both the very best. Prayer Requests: Anne Hopkins, Bonnie Prudoehl, Brian Bradshaw, Cheryl and Chuck Rheynard, Carl Blacketer, Dave Jones from Stockton, Missouri, Dianna Ruble, Debbie Harshman, Erma Garner, George Whitlock Jr., Greg Ketterman, Ginger Whitlock, Helen Mays, Jenny Fox, Jerry Gully, Josh Bennett, Judy Dockhorn, Justin Blacketer, Larry and Nancy Ward family, Leonard and Sharon Dice, Lois Thomas, Nic Carter, Pastor Gary Dice, Roger Straus, Roger Bonnett, Tom Lyons, Thelma McGraw, peace for our unsettled world and patients, doctors and nurses dealing with COVID-19. The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying. But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfill the lusts thereof. Romans 13:12-14

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By WYVETTA DAVIS 217-285-4880 w9yti@irtc.net I enjoyed going over to Springfield Thursday, March 25, to Jacqueline’s college where she attends University of Spa and Cosmetology Arts. I had her trim my hair, give me a facial and do my makeup. I especially enjoyed spending time with her and getting to visit with her. By the way, this is a great place to get things done for men and women. Besides helping the client out, having an appointment and getting these things done helps the students reach their goals. If anyone is interested and wants a great haircut, just give me a call, and I will fill you in with the address and phone number. It is required that you make an appointment the exact day you want to go over. Trivia Questions for This Week: 1. What name did Jesus use for the Holy Spirit? 2. Other than elephants, what is the heaviest land animal? 3. What does the Holy Spirit do for us? 4. What is the largest land predator? 5. The Holy Spirit bears witness with us that we are what to God? 6. A female cat is called a molly. After she has become a mother, what is she called? May God bless each of you this week ahead, and look for those blessings. They are out there!!!

Harry Smith Wright, Jr., age 89, of Pittsfield, IL passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Griggsville Estates in Griggsville, IL. He was born on October 16, 1931 in Naperville, IL to Harry and Mary Iftner Wright, Sr. He is survived by his wife Helen Hower, whom he married in Naperville, IL on August 10, 1953. Harry graduated from Naperville High School. He grew up in Naperville, however spent most of his summers in Pike County where he developed his love for farming and agriculture. After high school, he went on to attend North Central College, and after half a semester, he joined the United States Air Force. He spent 6 years serving his country during the Korean War as a Staff Sergeant. While being stationed in Alaska, he graded and shipped meat; he also saw combat while serving in Korea as a helicopter paramedic. After being honorably discharged from the US Air Force, he returned to college, receiving his Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Illinois, and he later obtained his Master’s Degree. Harry began his career in Fulton County as the Assistant Extension Advisor then moved to Pike County in 1964, where he became the Pike County Extension Advisor until 1990. He was very active in his community serving in various ways. He was a 50+ year member and past board member of the Pittsfield United Methodist Church where he also sang in the choir, as well as a 50+ year member of Pike County Rotary, where he served as a past President. Harry was also involved in

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the Jaycees and several park board projects such as developing the tennis courts, area ball fields where he served as a coach to many Little League champion teams, among many other things. Anytime he was asked to assist with a project, he was always willing to volunteer. Other organizations he was involved in include New Philadelphia Project, Pittsfield Masonic Lodge, Shriners, Red Cross, Golden Boar Club, Pork Producers, Beef Producers, Sheep Producers, Twin Eagles Bridges and Bridge the Gap, 4-H Leader and member of the 4-H Hall of Fame. Harry was a 25 year member of the IL Dairy Goat Association serving as Dairy Goat Superintendent at the State Fair, Pike County Chamber of Commerce, Pike County Industry, Rural Development Task Force, Moose Lodge, Advisor to the IAA Board, Pike County Planning Board, and Past President of Pike County Theater Guild. He was also instrumental in the creation of Pike County Pig Days and won numerous awards over the years for his many acts of service. During Harry’s spare time, he enjoyed painting landscapes with water colors, played several instru-

ments in different bands as well as taps at military funerals, and liked gardening. He was a humanitarian and never knew a stranger. Harry was talented, a good and faithful servant and he loved and adored his grandchildren. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Helen Wright; sons, John (Funmi) Wright of Columbus, IN and Peter (Anita) Wright of Pittsfield, IL; granddaughters, Ebun (Kareem) Okuleye-Ash, Tobi Wright, Yomi Wright, Margaret (David) WrightCalvey, and Zoe Wright; great grandson, Kai Ash and one on the way; brother, Wayne (Margie) Wright of Sandwich, IL; sisters, Carol Beck of Barry, IL and Marilyn (Bill) Whitman of Hot Springs Village, AR; and sister-in-law, Barbara (Lloyd Rakosnike) Hower. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Harry Smith Wright III; sister, Georgia (Ron) Scherer; brothers-inlaw, Terry Beck and Charles Hower; and sister-in-law in infancy, Margaret. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Masonic services at 4:30 PM. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 2, 2021 at 10:00 AM at the Pittsfield United Methodist Church with interment following at Oakwood Cemetery in Pittsfield. Memorials are suggested to be made to Irick Scherer Reunion or Pike County Shriners. Online condolences may be left to the family at www. nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

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150 Years Ago Apr. 6, 1871 Circuit court convened on Monday, ran slow on Tuesday, because it was election day, and is now in full blast. The whole Democrat ticket ZDV HOHFWHG LQ 3LWWV¿HOG Township. A report of the treasurer RI WKH 3LWWV¿HOG VFKRRO GLVtrict was given April 1, 1871. Disbursements included $5,131.85 for teachers’ salaries, $380 for janitor’s wages, $400 for wood to J. M. Petty and Wm. Hillebrenner, and $130.80 to Wm. H. Clayton for a new stove and pipes. Balance in the treasury was $2,885. 125 Years Ago Apr. 1, 1896 School closed in Pleasant Hill recently, and now for six months the children can follow the inclinations of their own minds. It is a pity Pleasant Hill school can be in session only six months when other schools can be kept running nine or ten months a year. Mr. Lawton, the landscape engineer from Chicago, arrived in Barry, and will begin the work of laying out the new cemetery immediately. :H RI WKH 3LWWV¿HOG &KULVtian Church can boast of one of the largest Sunday schools in the state. We had an attendance of 371 Sunday, and hope to soon exceed 400.

100 Years Ago Apr. 6, 1921 The Friday Club of Milton put on a playlet and a vaudeville performance, said to have been the best thing yet in old maid farces. Besides WKH SOD\ D ¿YH SLHFH RUFKHVWUD SOD\HG DQG WKH 3LWWV¿HOG male quartet, Floyd Allen, Harry and Merle Barber, and Earl Grigsby sang. About $75 was taken in for the starving children’s fund. 7KHUH ZDV D VHULRXV ¿UH LQ Perry. Among other buildings destroyed was a twoVWRU\ EULFN EXLOGLQJ WKH ¿UVW ÀRRU RI ZKLFK ZDV RFFXSLHG by the R. L. Brim grocery and the William Sharer drug VWRUH 7KH VHFRQG ÀRRU ZDV owned and used by the Masons. Pike County has become the mecca for oil men from all points of the compass. Several of the larger companies have recently had men at work here. 75 Years Ago Apr. 3, 1946 A petition asking that the FLW\ RI 3LWWV¿HOG FKDQJH WR daylight saving time during the spring and summer was presented to the city council. After considerable discussion it was decided to take a vote of the citizens on April 12. A crowd of sorrowing friends, estimated at 500, jammed the Detroit Method-

ist Church to join in paying a last tribute to one of Pike County’s noblest women, Cammie Bradburn Rush, widow of Robert E. Rush, prominent Detroit farmer. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wm. &ROOYHU RI 3LWWV¿HOG KDG a baby girl, Nancy Carol, March 27. Mrs. Collver was the former Roberta Goodin. 50 Years Ago Apr. 7, 1971 Sp. 4 Harold Myers of Rockport was killed March 31 in Vietnam while a gunner on a military convoy PLVVLRQ DFFRUGLQJ WR RI¿FLDO word received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Myers. He is the tenth Pike County youth to die in Vietnam. 7KH ¿YH PHPEHUV RI WKH Pike County draft board resigned as a body last week in protest against Lt. William Calley’s court-martial conviction. Members of the board are Harold C. Ewing, chairman, Wilbur Bartlett, secretary, and George E. McGann, Maynard M. Reel and Robert R. Bergman. 25 Years Ago Apr. 3, 1996 The 1996 county-wide Easter celebration features singers from 11 different communities and 18 different churches this year. The cantata will be on the courthouse lawn. The adult choir will be directed by Cleve

Curry and the youth choir will be directed by Darlene Jacobs, Robin Oitker, and Nikki Hall. 7KH VWDU RI WKH 3LWWV¿HOG High School production “Little Shop of Horrors” is a giant man-eating plant made of Plaster of Paris and fabric. Drama Club adviser Eric Anderson and club members Clint Weir and Cleo Sutton made the trip to Racine, Wisconsin to borrow the plant. 10 Years Ago Apr. 6, 2011 With only 2310 out of 11,564 voters making their way to the polls yesterday, the turnout for local elections was one of the lowest in recent memory. Eutha R. Hanks Grimes, 101, of the Calhoun Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hardin, and formerly of Pleasant Hill, died April 2. Walter and Marjorie Lamb celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary March 11. They are the parents of three daughters, Debbie, Jane, and Becky. An open house was held in the Nebo Community Center March 20 to celebrate Warren Kelly’s 90th birthday. His ten children were all present for the event.

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Three trustee candidates vie for two seats on the JWCC board By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Two seats on the John Wood Community College (JWCC) Board of Trustees ZLOO EH ¿OOHG LQ WKH FRQVROLdated election on April 6. The seats are for six-year terms. The three candidate names that will appear inorder on the ballot are Paula Hawley of Griggsville, William (LB) Cornwell of Quincy and Don Hess of Quincy. Hess is an incumbent, Hawley and Cornwell are challengers. Trustees whose terms are expiring are Jim Gay of Rockport and Don Hess of Quincy. The following information was submitted by the candidates. It has been edited for clarity and length.

PAULA HAWLEY Q Paula Hawley Residence: Griggsville. Occupation: Retired Pikeland Community Unit School District #10 Superintendent. Education: BA in Elementary Education, Stetson University; MA in Educational Administration, University of Illinois – Springfield; Ed. S. in Education, Western Illinois University. Board Experience: Most recently, I served as

the President of the Illinois Association of School Administrators and worked directly with a board of over 20 school superintendents from across the state. I have also recently served as President of the West Central Region Vocational Board and as a member of the Four Rivers Special Education Operating Board. As a school superintendent, I attended monthly school board meetings for over 15 years. Memberships: Illinois Association of School Administrators, American Association of School Administrators, IASA COVID Transition Team, Pike County Dental Advisory Board, The Crossing Church. Beneficial attributes: Life-long Pike County resident, knowledge of area high schools and their relationships with JWCC, extensive knowledge of school finances, time to devote to the position, the desire to give back to the community through service. Educational philosophy: I believe learning is a lifelong process and that ALL students can learn. In life, we must continually be learning or we will fall behind, and schools are an important part of that lifelong learning. Challenges to JWCC:

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The police records released by the Pike County Sheriff’s office include the following arrests and bookings. The records state that these are accusations and each individual is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Darin N. Fee, 47, Barry was arrested March 26 at 2:14 p.m. on charges of obstructing justice and resisting a police officer. He was released March 26 at 7:43 p.m. Shelby B. Burch, 28, Barry, was arrested March 28 at 2:41 on a warrant alleging failure to appear. She was released March 28 at 6:18 p.m. Charles Sonnyray Martin, 35, Center, Mo., was arrested March 25 at 3:15 pm a Pike County warrant alleging failure to appear and a Calhoun County warrant alleging failure to appear. He was released March 25 at 3:27 p.m. Shane M. Zobrist, 45, Granite City, Mo., was arrested March 24 at 1:51 p.m. on a Pike County warrant alleging failure to appear. He remains lodged. Daniel J. Wheeler, 47, Griggsville, was arrested March 22 at 1:08 p.m. on charges of possession of methamphetamine. He remains lodged. Bradley L. Surrat, 29, Griggsville, was arrested March 11 at 10:22 p.m. on a Pike County warrant alleging failure to appear. He was released at 11:08 p.m. Buffy N. Burbridge, 27, Griggsville, was arrested March 25 at 6:15 a.m. on a charge of possession of methamphetamine. She was released March 26 at 1:51 p.m. Casey R. Schuh, 27, Griggsville, was arrested March 25 at 8:21 p.m. on charge of failure to appear. He was released March 16 at 7:49 p.m. William A. Friedel, 64, Hamburg, was arrested March 26 at 3:47 on a Calhoun County charge of criminal damage to property and a Pike County charge of criminal damage to property. He remains lodged. Joshua D. Hausman, 40, Hannibal, was arrested March 22 at 9:18 a.m. on a charge of driving while revoked or suspended. He remains lodged. Cody B. Ridgley, 42, Hannibal, Mo., was arrested March 22 at 8:18 p.m. on a charge of burglary and retail theft. He was released March 24 at 5:11 p.m. Brandi Ridgley, 47, Hannibal, Mo., was arrested March 22 at 8:59 p.m.on charge of burglary and retail theft. She was released at March 24 at 5:11 p.m. Rafeal E. Crider, 40, Hannibal, Mo. was arrested March 25 at 11:01 p.m.on a charge of failure to appear. He was released March 26 at 9:48 p.m. Courtney ReShae, 22, Hannibal, Mo.,was arrested March 28 at 1:20 p.m. She was released March 28 at 1:30 p.m. Lee R. Burnett, 28, Jacksonville, was arrested March 27 at 5:42 p.m. on charge of speeding. He was released March 27 at 6:11 p.m. Leigh A. Nelson, 39, Jacksonville, was arrest-

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ed March 27 at 8:23 p.m. on charge of possession of a controlled substance. She was released March 28 at 11:08 a.m. Carl G. Stauffer, 50, Nebo, was arrested March 22 at 2:57 p.m. on charges of possession of methamphetamine and a Scott County warrant alleging driving while suspended. William Austin Watts, 35, Nebo, was arrested March 23 at 5:50 p.m. on charges of failure to appear, bringing contraband into a penal institution and possession of methamphetamine. He remains lodged. Heather D. Herrin, 31, Nebo, was arrested March 28, at 7:41 p.m. on charges of criminal damage to property. She was released March 28 at 8:38 p.m. Otha Fredrick Hull, 44, New Canton, was arrested March 23 on a hold for the Illinois Department of Corrections on charges of aggravated fleeing or avoiding an office and driving while revoked or suspended. He remains lodged. Dennis A. Benjamin, 63, Payson, was arrested March 26 at 9:21 p.m. on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and improper lane usage. He was released March 26 at 9:43 p.m. Zachary A. Crawford, 27, Pittsfield, was arrested March 22 at 10:52 p.m. on charges of failure to appear. He was released March 22 at 11:04 p.m. Christopher D. Edwards, 39, Pittsfield, was arrested March 23 on a Pike County body attachment. He was released March 23 at 6:42 p.m. Adam L. Crowder, 32, Pleasant Hill, was arrested March 24 at 9:45 p.m. on charges of possession of a controlled substance. He was released March 25 at 8:13 a.m. Heather L Crowder, 29, Pleasant Hill was arrested March 24 at 9:45 p.m. on charges of possession of a controlled substance and failure to appear. She was released March 25 at 8:04 p.m. Sheyanne E. Henson, 20, Quincy, was arrested March 24 at 6:57 p.m. on an Adams County warrant alleging failure to appear. She was released March 24 at 7:06 p.m. Alexander T. Kendall, 30 Quincy, was arrested March 24 at 5:16 p.m. on a Pike County warrant alleging failure to appear. He was released March 24 at 5:21 p.m. Kyle H.Myers, 38, Rockport, was arrested March 25 at 2:52 p.m. on a warrant seeking to revoke probation. He was released March 25 at 3:43 p.m. Jaxen A. Payne, 19, Troy, Mo., was arrested March 23 at 1:18 p.m. on a charge of failure to appear. He was released March 23 at 1:24 p.m. Has your charge been amended, reduced or dropped or have you been found not guilty? Email ppnews@campbellpublications.net to be considered for a status update on your court proceeding. Please include name and case number.

Accident injures two teens Monday morning

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press A one-vehicle accident in Pike County early Monday morning sent two Griggsville teenagers to the hospital, one by ambulance and one was airlifted. The accident was reported at 12:59 a.m. According to Illinois State Police reports, a 2005 Sedan was traveling at a high rate of speed near the intersection of 430th Street near 300th Avenue when the 14-year-old driver lost control on the gravel, left the roadway and overturned.

The driver was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries and a passenger in the vehicle, Nathanial Plue, 18, Griggsville, was airlifted to a not-confirmed hospital with unspecified injuries. The owner of the vehicle, Lawrence Gobel, 20, Mt. Sterling was uninjured and was ticketed for permitting an authorized person to drive and failure to wear a seatbelt. Plus was ticketed for failure to wear a seatbelt, and the driver was issued citations for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, no valid driver’s license and failure to wear a seatbelt.

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Enjoy celebrating Easter this Sunday As March leaves us and we begin April, isn’t it such a breath of fresh air? April is a month of rebirth, regrowth and renewal. The beauty this month as every day opens before our very eyes if we just look. Easter is this coming Sunday and it celebrates the defeat of death and the hope of salvation. Christian tradition holds that the sins of humanity were paid for by the death of Jesus and that his Resurrection represents the anticipation believers can have in their own resurrection. Nebo Community Club will be hosting an Easter egg hunt this coming Saturday at 11 a.m. Please bring your kids or grandkids out to enjoy the fun. This coming week is recognized as Public Health Week and wow these folks have had quite a past year to contend with covid. If you see your local Pike County Health Department employees out give them a big “thank you” and kudos for their efforts in keeping our community safe. NOTICE PITTSFIELD CLEAN-UP DAYS APRIL 17 THROUGH APRIL 24, 2021 ITEMS MAY BE TAKEN TO THE CITY OF PITTSFIELD PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING AT 735 NORTH MONROE STREET HOURS ARE: MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 7 A.M. TO 7 P.M. SATURDAYS 7 A.M. TO 4 P.M. No hazardous materials, asbestos, pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, petroleum products, household and industrial chemicals, paint, anyWKLQJ ÀDPPDEOH \DUG ZDVWH or brush, garbage and tires. FOR CITY OF PITTSFIELD RESIDENTS ONLY PLEASE BRING PROOF OF RESIDENCY 3.31

Bless you all! Deepest sympathy to the Mooney family in the loss of their young son and also lost their home in house fire. There will be a benefit on Saturday, April 10 at Nebo Community Club at 11:00 a.m. hosted by Calvary Gospel Church and the Dog House. There is a gun raffle and silent auction. Anyone wanting to donate get in touch with Leigh Crane or there is an event page on facebook. Please help this dear family if you can in their time of need. As we begin this lovely spring season be aware of slow moving vehicles, farmers with large implements and equipment. Wishing you all a safe ANNUAL TOWN MEETING The Kinderhook Township Annual Town Meeting will be held April 13, 2021 at the Hull Lions Club Building at 6:30 p.m. on the Kinderhook Township Budget. Action will be taken at this time by the Board of Trustees. The Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Kinderhook Township road purposes. Action will be taken at this time be the Board of Trustees.

By MARSHA HILL 217-437-2903 bmklh94@ yahoo.com planting season! Wishing a Happy Fabulous “50” to Denise Pruett this Sunday! Hope you have a beautiful day! “Our Lord has written the promise of resurrection, not in books alone, but in every leaf in the Spring-time.” ML King ANNUAL TOWN MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN To the legal voters, residents of the Township of Hadley in the County of Pike and State of Illinois, that the Annual Town Meeting of said Town will take place on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 beign the second Tuesday of said month at the hour of 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall for the transaction of the miscellaneous business of the said town; and after a Moderator having been elected, will proceed to hear and conVLGHU UHSRUWV RI RI¿FHUV DQG decide on such measures as may, in pursuance of law, come before the meeting. Dated March 9, 2021.

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CALHOUN COUNTY CLERK ANNOUNCES EARLY VOTING Rita Hagen, Calhoun County Clerk, announces hours for Early Voting for the upcoming Consolidated Election, April 6, 2021. 7HPSRUDU\ (DUO\ 9RWLQJ 6LWH &DOKRXQ &RXQW\ &OHUN¶V 2I¿FH Marvin Richter Administrative Building 301 S County Road, Hardin, IL 62047 Beginning February 25, 2021-April 5, 2021 Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 3, 2021 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Masks strongly encouraged. Social distancing required. Limited to 1 YRWHU LQ WKH RI¿FH DW D WLPH XQOHVV IURP VDPH KRXVHKROG Serving voters from the precincts of Belleview, Crater-Carlin, Hamburg, Hardin, Gilead, Richwoods and Point. February 16, 2021 Rita Hagen, Election Authority 2.24, 3.3, 3.10, 3.17, 3.24, 3.31

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Arrests lands Pleasant Hill couple in jail By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press A multi-agency drug raid was conducted last week in Pleasant Hill. Deputies with the Pike County Sheriff’s Department, along with the West Central Illinois Drug Task force and the Pleasant Hill Police Department, executed a courtauthorized search warrant at 309 East Mosier Street in Pleasant Hill March 24. During the execution of the search warrant, Adam L. Crowder, 32, and Heather L. Crowder, 29, both of Pleasant Hill were arrested for posses-

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sion of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Heather Crowder was also arrested on an outstanding Pike County Illinois arrest

warrant. Both subjects were transported to the Pike County Jail where they were lodged awaiting a court appearance.

MILTON

Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday; categories for ages 0-12 The Milton Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for Saturday, April 3rd at the Milton Ballpark at 2 p.m. Age groups will be 0-3, 4-7 and 8-12. Prizes in all age groups including stuffed animals, Easter baskets and more will be given away. Biggest egg hunt ever! There are 2,800 eggs to hunt! Don’t miss it. Masks and social distancing

will be encouraged. The Village of Milton clean up will be April 9-19. Dumpsters will be at the sewer plant. This is a free service for those who live within the city limits of the Village of Milton. Residents should take advantage of this opportunity to clean up their properties. Following clean up, those properties still

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in violation of village ordinances especially those with accumulated trash and junk will receive warning letters and citations.

GRIGGSVILLE

Find an Easter service close to you Jesus rose from the dead Easter Sunday and on Sunday, April 4 we are inviting everyone in Pike County to join the congregations of Bright Star to celebrate Easter. We will worship, read scripture and pray as we retell the timeless story of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. If you are not already worshipping at your home church Easter, please join us as we blend old and new into a celebration, which truly honors Jesus who died for our sins and rose for our sakes. We are offering these worship opportunities at various locations around Pike County and at different times for your convenience. Detroit UMC will be hosting an Easter Sunrise south of Detroit at Cedar Cave at 6 a.m. At Perry community, worship will be at 6 a.m. at the Perry Methodist Church with Pastor Dave leading. The Griggsville Methodist Church and Griggsville Nazarene will be joining together for worship at 7 a.m. at the Griggsville Methodist with Pastor Gary Clevenger of Griggsville Nazarene leading. At New Salem UMC, Al Laird will be leading worship at 7:30 a.m. (only worship that morning). Peg Ratliff will lead worship at Oxville UMC at 9 a.m. and Detroit UMC at 11 a.m. Pastor Dave will lead worship at Perry UMC at 9 am. And at Griggsville UMC at 10:30 a.m. Angela Makabi will lead worship at Naples at 9 a.m. and Bluffs at 10:30 a.m. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Pastor Dave at 8332575 or 833-2457. Come one, come all! The annual pancake and sausage supper at the Griggsville United Methodist Church (115 South Stanford Street) will be

held Tuesday, April 6. The supper starts at 4:30 p.m. and runs until 6:30 p.m. and will be available for either dine-in or carry out (use west parking lot). Cost will be free will donation, which will go to charity. If you have questions, feel free to call Pastor Dave at the church office at (217) 833-2575. Griggsville-Perry School District #4 Preschool Screening will be Wednesday, April 28, 2021 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Four Rivers Special Education District and Griggsville-Perry School District are sponsoring developmental screenings for all children between the ages of 2.5 and 5 (not entering kindergarten in the fall). This screening helps to determine eligibility for pre-kindergarten program. Parents should call the school at (217) 833-2352 to schedule an appointment. Mark your calendars for April 18! Mississippi Valley Christian Service Camp will host their annual spaghetti dinner at the Crossroads Center in Pittsfield. I will have more information on this in the near future so mark your calendars now and stay tuned! The future campers need your support! Cleve, Kim, and John Curry with their wives and several of their children and grandchildren gathered recently for a family supper in memory of Charles and Muriel Curry, who had March birthdays. A great time of visiting, eating and reminiscing was enjoyed at the Cardinal Inn room for private gatherings. The annual Easter Egg Hunt in Perry was held Saturday. Jennifer Liehr who coordinated the event reports that she had many helpers and 35 egg hunters! The event was sponsored by the Village of Perry, Pioneer Express Gas Station, Manker Construction, Prarie State

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Bank of Perry, as well an many individual people who donated toys, drinks and snacks. The luxuries of living in a small town are endless! Kate and Quinn Long of Florida enjoyed a few days in Perry at the home of Steve and Jennifer Liehr. While here, they enjoyed the Easter egg hunt, tractor rides with Papa (Steve) Liehr and Quinn’s cousin, Knox Jones, and visiting with other family and friends. Happy belated birthday wishes go out to Kody Deardorff who turned two years old Monday, March 29. Kody celebrated with a party with family and friends on Sunday. He is the son of Matt and Lori Deardorff of Fishhook. Congratulations to Dane and Jacqueline (Bingham) Hasselbring of Onarga, on the birth of their firstborn! Lane Alex Hasselbring was born March 27. He weighed in at 9 lbs. and 10 oz, and was 22 inches long. Lane’s grandparents are Wayne and Kristine Bingham of Griggsville and Troy and Lynn Hasselbring of Cissna Park. Great-grandparents are Ronald and Carolyn Myers of Griggsville, Charlotte and the late Jack Bingham of Woodstock, Judy and the late Bill Hudgens of Milford and Roger and Dee Hasselbring of Cissna Park. Steve and Jeannie Kessinger enjoyed a visit with Cory and Kyra Koltveit, Ellie and Emmet Monday. Have a safe and Happy Easter! Strive to forgive as Jesus did as he hung from the cross!

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