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County Board responds to Governor Pritzker’s COVID-19 executive order

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press The Pike County Board met in an emergency meeting Wednesday, March 25 to respond to Governor Pritzker’s COVID-19 executive order.

The order requires counties to identify which of the governmental functions they perform are essential and which personnel are necessary to perform those functions.

The meeting was conducted remotely, with board members attending on a conference call. The meeting’s proceedings were made available by live stream on the Pike County Sheriff’s Department Facebook page. A recording of the meeting can be found at https://www.pikecountyil.org/formsandproposals/ under the “links� heading.

The bulk of the meeting was spent discussing limiting access to coun-

ty buildings, establishing employee hours, and designating essential and non-essential county employees.

State’s Attorney Zack Boren presented board members with a draft of a resolution modeled on a document created by Adams County’s response to the mandates of the executive order.

Boren emphasized the importance of creating a cohesive, county-wide response, so all county employees and residents understood any changes to the operations of county offices and courts.

Board chair Andy Borrowman encouraged input from the department heads of the county’s various offices, as they have a better understanding of their day-to-day operations than do board members. “The board can’t truly give an accounting of which positions are essential and non-essential,� Borrowman said.

After significant discussion suggesting alternative staffing plans, it was determined by the board that it was the role of each department head to direct the day-to-day operations of their offices, provided they stay within their board-approved budgets.

In response to the sentiment that the board should take limited action, allowing for flexibility on the part of the county’s department heads in running their offices, State’s Attorney Boren suggested crafting a simply stated resolution which would deem all of the county government’s functions essential.

Board members and department heads discussed the logistics of the public accessing the government building and the courthouse. Ultimately the group’s consensus was that most business the public has with the county

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Reach Out Center food pantry adapts Celebrating the spirit to COVID-19 economic downturn of Easter and community

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press In response to the increased numbers of unemployed workers in Pike County, Pittsfield’s Reach Out Center has expanded the hours of the center’s food pantry.

The food pantry hours are now Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. in order to better serve a growing number of Pike County residents in need of nutritional assistance.

The food pantry is located at the rear of the Reach Out Center at 120 S. Madison. “We’re seeing more people who have lost jobs due to the coronavirus,�

Reach Out Center manager Rachel Baker said.

Baker added that the pandemic has also made it more difficult for some residents to utilize the food pantry — namely the elderly and those with school-age children. “Older people are not coming as much because of the virus,� Baker said. “The lack of childcare has caused some parents to not be able take advantage of our services.�

Safety precautions on the part of the Reach Out Center have also prevented help from volunteers in handing out food.

Baker said that only paid employees are able to work at the center due to public health concerns.

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Reach Out Center manager Rachel Baker organizes dairy items in the center’s walk-in cooler Monday, March 30. The Reach Out Center food pantry has expanded its hours due to the increased number of unemployed residents displaced by pandemic business closures.

have also curtailed food drop-offs to the food pantry. In lieu of volunteer hours and food donations, Baker asks that community members make monetary donations when possible. Monetary donations, baker adds, allow the Reach Out Center to purchase food at a highly subsidized rate from Springfield’s Food Bank of Central Illinois. “We can buy any

food — including meat and vegetables — from the Food Bank of Central Illinois for $0.19 per pound,� Baker said.

In addition to the monetary benefit, Baker says that receiving one large delivery from the Food Bank reduces the risk of disease as compared to many individual donations.

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By designing social distancing scavenger hunts, Perry’s Jennifer Liehr, and many other residents and children, have found creative ways to capture the excitement of Easter, while practicing the good hygiene practices recommended by public health officials. “We were disappointed to have to cancel the Easter egg hunt in the park,� Liehr said of Perry’s annual Easter egg hunt. “We kind of followed the lead of the Mt. Sterling’s YMCA with their paper Easter eggs.�

The YMCA encouraged families to hang decorated paper Easter eggs

in their windows. The eggs are visible to children and passers-by from the street, so community members can go on a community-wide egg hunt without coming into close contact with others.

According to Liehr, there are at least two other social distancing scavenger hunts, besides the paper Easter egg hunt, taking place as well. “There are three things going on — Easter eggs, ‘Heart Hunters,’ and ‘Going on a Bear Hunt,’� Liehr said.

Each of the social distancing scavenger hunts involves decorating windows — with Easter eggs, hearts, and bears respectively — so children and families can drive or walk throughout towns and “hunt� for the decorations.

Heart Hunters — now a worldwide movement — was the idea of Galesburg native Krista Wynes. The Heart Hunters Facebook group now has over 600,000 members from across the United States and the world.In the words of the Heart (See, EASTER, A3)

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Alicia Thomas, of Perry’s Prairie State Bank and Trust, shows off paper egg window decorations created by children at her sister Jessi Weatherby’s home childcare facility.

COVID-19 stretching Pike County’s resources

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press

No reported cases of COVID-19 in Pike County - yet The Pike County Health Department says there have been no positive tests for the COVID-19 in Pike County as of Monday, March 30. Tests have been administered to individuals for the virus that has all but shut the nation down. “As of today, Monday March 30, all results have been negative,� Sharon Bargmann, director of nursing at the PCHD, said. “There are no lab confirmed positive test results in Pike County, We do expect to see positive test results in the coming days and weeks.�

PCHD’s internal incident command team meets daily. Public health response partners include Pike County’s Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Illini Hospital, and local healthcare providers. As part of Pike County’s response to the pandemic, Josh Martin, Director of the Pike County Emergency Management Agency, has partially activated the Pike County Emergency Operation Center as well.�

Bargeman said, via press release, that the department has received personal protective equipment (PPE) from the

Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) and are allocating supplies.

Illini Community Hospital is also taking donations of medical personal protective equipment, specifically, the N95 masks.

Pike County Emergency Management Agency Director Josh Martin has announced people can drop-off N95 and other PPEs at Illini Community Hospital.

The donation bin is located at the Emergency Department entrance at the hospital located at 640 West Washington Street in Pittsfield. Due to the shelter in place order, only leave home to drop off masks only when undertaking other essential travel.

The Pike-Scott Farm Bureau, Illini Community Hospital, and the Pike County Health Department are working together to get the word out to farmers, laborers, grain elevators, contractors, and others who might have extra unused N95 masks. The masks are needed by local health care providers in response to the COVID-19 emergency until supplies are available from government agencies. “That is one of our biggest issues, is having the PPE equipment,� Martin said. “Most hospitals have already started insisting that every patient brought into their facility, either by ambulance or walk-in, have a mask on. Neither Blessing or Illini have started the policy

yet, but they probably will this week.

That will increase the number of masks we need.�

Martin said the longer the pandemic goes on, the more people are going to panic and over-use the PPE supplies. “The best thing, the safest thing, people can do is stay home,� Martin said.

Staying at home is best for keeping the community healthy but is hard on businesses, especially the hospitality businesses.

School news Officially schools are set to re-open April 8 as of Monday noon. No one believes that is realistic and are making plans to continue to support students, physically, educationally and emotionally most likely through the end of April.

The governor and the president were both expected to extend the time line to shelter in place Monday or Tuesday.

Western School District is preparing for the school to be closed longer than April 8. “We are continuing to serve meals,�

Jessica Funk, superintendent, said. “Our district already had an on-line presence with students having Chromebooks.�

Even though each student had an electronic device, not all students have access to the Internet. “We calculated we had 27 families

that did not have Internet either due to their location or who couldn’t afford it,� Funk said. “We have purchased 50 Hot Spot devices and those were available Monday. I handed out about 10 of them Monday morning and assume the rest will go out quickly. We are taking donations to cover the cost of the devices which were $39 each.�

Ron Edwards of Pleasant Hill’s School District, says he has no idea of when the schools will re-open but also believes the April 8 deadline will be extended. HIs district is also looking at a remote learning program. “We have so many students that don’t have Internet access,� Edwards said. “We are doing paper packets and the assignments are posted on our Facebook page. We sent lesson plans home with our students March 17 and are continuing with those.�

Paula Hawley, of Pikeland, said the district is doing all it can to help students. “Meals will be delivered to the dropoff sites Wednesday, following the same plan and spots we have been using,� she said “Sunday, April 5 from 1-4 p.m., we will be adding a food pickup at Pikeland Community School, in the back parking lot.�

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Hawley said families may pick up food, return previously issued homework packets, pick up new packets and also return library books. The school will have the students reading books and hand-writing books available for them to take home. This will will include pre-K though 12 grade.

There will not be a food delivery April 8.

Hawley said Pikeland is also sticking with paper homework packets because of the lack of availability of Internet to all students. “We want to keep it equitable for all,� she said.

The school will also release a phone number later this week for school counselors. “Counselors will be available certain hours of the day to talk to students, parents who may have concerns,�

Hawley said. “If the counselor is unavailable, there will be an option to leave a name and number and the counselor will

Pantry (Continued from A1) Baker says that many local businesses also assist the food pantry by providing food donations. “DOT Foods had three trailers full of food available for area food pantries today — dairy, juice, and perishables.,� Baker said. “County Market provides day old bakery, and Walmart helps depending on what’s available. Many local churches assist with monetary donations too.�

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How places are coping The pandemic has wreaked havoc on almost every aspect of society. Schools are closed, businesses deemed un-essential are closed, restaurants may offer only carry-out or curbside service. “It s been a blow to us,�

Jane Ann Petty, co-owner of Free Press Coffee, along with her husband, Jonas, said. “We tried curbside/carry-out service in the beginning but there just wasn’t enough people to make it worth it.�

Petty said she and Jonas are fortunate that they have other business ventures to sustain their family through the closure. “Jonas has his construction business and the properties and I’m involved in those as well,�

Petty said. “We are more fortunate than some. But we still have loans, utilities, insurance that we have to keep paid. We signed an agreement to pay for those things and somehow we have to find a way to do that.�

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shops ( Petty also owns a similar shop in Springfield) Petty is now homeschooling her four children, which takes a lot of time, limiting the hours she can find a way to get her services and products into the hands of paying customers. “We had a pre-order of some of our coffee and baked goods available for Sunday pick-up,�

Petty said. “We are going to do it again Friday morning. Muffins, banana bread, coffee beans or ground coffee, etc. Jonas and I are doing it ourselves because we don’t want to put any of our employees in any danger. We could also make arrangements for home delivery if people are really scared of getting out.�

Bowlers Universe is also keeping their kitchen open and providing a parking spot for truck drivers looking for food.

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Rehabilitation is closed to visitors at this time, meaning the more than 45 residents there are without outside contact. “We are trying our best to keep them safe,� Chris Bower, of the facility said. “They can have phone calls and mail, but we do hold the mail for 24 hours to make sure it is safe before we give it to them.�

Bower said the facility is running low on word search books and any donations would be appreciated. Those can be left at the door. Adult coloring books and crayons are also welcomed. “We also have family members who come to the windows to visit,� Bower said. “We can’t open the windows but they can see each other.�

Director of Nursing Leah Crane said the residents are not allowed to eat meals together

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Baker says that sign-up for food pantry recipients is done by the household.

Households receive a box of food, the contents of which vary by availability. Currently boxes contain vegetables, fruits, nuts, canned meats, soup, cereal, potatoes, and other necessities. “We even have milk and toilet paper,� Baker said.

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at this time or congregate at all. “We had hallway bingo the other day,� Crane said. “They enjoyed that. Everyone sat in a chair in their door way and we were able to maintain the social distancing guidelines.

The mood here isn’t as down as you would think,�

The court system as delayed as many cases as possible but there have been matters that have had to be held. “We used video courtroom appearances for the first time last week,� Dave Greenwood, Pike County Sheriff, said. “It workout really well. We may continue to use that even after this is over.�

In the courtrooms, the first row of chairs is blocked off, allowing attorneys who are awaiting their clients’s cases to be called and other court personnel who set in those chairs

just inside the rail, a barrier of safety.

Throughout the courtroom, only every third chair is available for seating.

At the jail, many inmates have been released, having their bond lowered or released on their own recognizance. “Any new arrests are screened when they are admitted,� Greenwood said. “They answer a questionnaire and have their temperature taken.

They are required to shower in.�

Greenwood said with the size of the Pike County Jail, segregating prisoners is difficult. There are no visitors allowed at the jail at this time.

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(Continued from A1) Hunters Facebook page, “This group was originally started to give us something to do with our kids when we went out on walk. We wanted to promote social distancing while doing an activity with them during a time when we must be so careful. It has grown into much, much more.�Liehr says that the social distancing scavenger hunts are a great way to engage children who are feeling cooped-up due to the current recommended quarantining measures.“It’s just something to do with the kids that they can look forward to,� Liehr said. “You can’t cancel Easter�

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Nikki Mountain, of Perry, decorated her daughter’s second floor bedroom window with stick-on hearts as a part of the Heart Hunters social distancing scavenger hunt.

Easter Egg Hunt still on the calendar tentatively If Illinois schools resume attendance on April 8, the Annual Milton Easter Egg Hunt will be Saturday, April 11 2 p.m. at the Milton Ballpark. Age groups 0-3, 4-7, & 8-12. Over 1,000 eggs to hunt.

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Be on the lookout for farmers moving equipment, hopefully they will be getting busy for planting season right here these coming weeks if the weather holds out. Thankfully this is one job that won’t be affected by this pandemic. And Good Lord knows we need a crop in the ground.

The Pleasant Hill Community Club was going to host an Easter egg hunt but now that has been cancelled. But don’t be sad because on Saturday April

11, 11:30am the Easter Bunny is going to be traveling around town to give out bags of candy on the fire truck, so be sure get your little one out in their yard or near the street.

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ROCKPORT Rex Olson, treasurer of Perry’s Wilson-McCord Cemetery, displays the new gates at the McCord Cemetery’s north entrance off of the Perry-Fishhook Road. Olson reports the next project at the cemetery will likely be installation of flag poles.

Pike County cemeteries depend on donations to make ends meet

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Amid nearly non-existant interest rates, dwindling donations, and rising maintenance costs — some of the county’s largest cemeteries are facing financial pressure.

While many cemeteries have sizable perpetual care funds built up, only the yearly interest from these accounts are available for operations and upkeep. As a result many cemeteries pay more for a season of mowing and upkeep than their total yearly revenue. “We’re always in the hole,� Pittsfield West Cemetery’s Caroll Kendall said. “We’re operating at a deficit.�

Although West Cemetery has a perpetual care fund of nearly $250,000, due to Illinois comptroller’s office regulations, the cemetery’s yearly revenue from donations, interest, and lot sales is only about $11,000 according to Kendall. The rest of the perpetual care fund is inaccessible for operating expenses.

Kendall says that the revenue falls well short of mowing and maintenance expenses, which exceed $12,000 annually.

The simplest way to make up the difference, according to Kendall, is to increase donations to the cemetery. “We used to get a lot more in donations,�

Kendall said. “People look at the cemetery and think, ‘it looks pretty good,’ so they think they don’t need to give as much.�

According to Kendall, the cemetery currently has about $9,000 in its checking account. “As soon as all that cash is gone, we’re finished,� Kendall said. “Maybe you let it grow up

in weeds, and people will get the idea.�

Similarly, Griggsville Cemetery’s John Birch reports that this season’s $13,000 mowing contract will effectively drain the cemetery’s $14,000 checking account, even before any tree trimming/removal or other maintenance is considered. “The way things are going, the cemetery is not going to look as good,� Birch said.�It’s been going downhill financially. People just don’t want to donate money.�

Of course, there are some cemeteries that enjoy strong financial support from their communities in the form of donations. For example, Nina Crockett, board secretary of the Nebo (Hunter) Cemetery, says their cemetery is in good financial shape. “We committed to make our cemetery sound,� Crockett said. “We had fundraisers for years. We don’t anymore, because our cemetery is pretty solid. We still have people send donations and memorials.�

Crockett also said that the cemetery owns some adjacent set-aside acreage, for which the cemetery receives subsidy payments.

Rex Olson, treasurer of Perry’s WilsonMcCord Cemetery, also says that cemetery is grateful to have donations from residents allowing for improvements and maintenance, which amount to roughly $11,000 in mowing and gravestone repairs. “We’re very fortunate that we’ve got some donations to help,� Olson said. “Interest plus donations keep us going.�

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Farmers State Bank Trust Services has announced that scholarship applications are available for five trust scholarship funds for 2020. With over 49 years of continuous and successful administration of scholarship programs, Farmers State Bank Trust Services has provided over $841,800 to Pike County Students.

The Helen & Forrest Baughman Educational Trust Scholarship Fund was created through the will of Mr. Forrest Baughman and is available to graduating seniors of Pittsfield High School/ Pikeland Unit #10 in Pittsfield, Illinois.

Applicants must be planning to pursue a career in the healthcare field. The recipients are selected by the Superintendents of Pike County Schools, based on character, scholastic average, financial need, leadership, service to his or her high school and earnestness and desire of the student for further educational advancement.

The Barnes Scholarship Fund, established under the will of Ellen Barnes, is available to graduating seniors of Pittsfield High School who have participated in band and/or chorus or IHSA music contests each of the four years of high school. Applicants must be planning to attend a two or four year college, pursuing any field of study.

Additional funds will be awarded each of the next three years, provided the student sends a copy of their transcript, indicating that they are in good standing. The recipient is selected by the Pikeland School Board Scholarship Selection Committee.

The Earle Seaborn Scholarship Fund was established under the will of Delma Seaborn Mink, who taught in various Pike County Schools. This scholarship is available to Pike County, Illinois, high school seniors, and preference will be given to those attending a leading university in Illinois, pursuing any field of study. Recipient will be selected by the Superintendents of Pike County Schools, based on financial need, scholarship, leadership, service to his or her high school, character, and earnestness and desire for educational advancement.

The Cox Scholarship Trust was established under the will of William H.H. and Edith Cox. Recipients must attend a college or university supported by the State of Illinois, pursuing any field of study. A recipient from each of the graduating classes of Pleasant Hill CUSD #3 and Pikeland CUSD #10 will be selected annually for these scholarships by their respective school boards. Selection is based on financial

need, scholarship, leadership ability, character, and desire for educational advancement. Additional funds will be awarded to these recipients each of the next three years if they continue in a college or university supported by the State of Illinois.

The Glen & Ada Schnepf Scholarship was established under the will of Glen & Ada Schnepf. Recipients must attend a college or university supported by the State of Illinois, pursuing any field of study. A recipient from each of the graduating classes of Pleasant Hill CUSD #3 and Pikeland CUSD #10 will be selected annually for these scholarships by their respective school boards. Selection is based on financial need, scholarship, leadership ability, character, and desire for educational advancement. Additional funds will be awarded to these recipients each of the next three years if they continue in a college or university supported by the State of Illinois.

Applications for the above scholarships are available online at farmersstate.com/trust/scholarships. Scholarship applications are due by April 20th.

For more information on any of the scholarships, please contact the Farmers State Bank Trust Department at 217-285-6228.

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press During the Wednesday, March 18 Western school board meeting, board members voted to hire Quincy’s Klingner and Associates as the architect for the Barry school building roof project. Board members followed this action by approving the letting of bids for the construction of the roof.

Several personnel moves were approved by the board at the March meeting — including the approval of the job description for the district’s transportation director position. Later in the meeting, John Skirvin was approved to fill the position.

Western’s middle school principal Brandi Pennock’s contract was extended through 2022, and Pennock will receive a three percent salary increase.

Similarly, superintendent Jessica Funk’s contract was extended through 2023, with a three percent salary increase in year one of the extension.

Barry campus principal Connie Thomas and Kinderhook principal Pennock reported to the board that the parent/teacher conferences that had occurred earlier in the month went well, but that attendance was lower than normal perhaps due to concerns over COVID-19.

In addition the two principals updated the board on the schools’ transition to online

classes. Both reported limited tech issues, and that overall students and staff were adapting to the new online learning and communication systems.

The following items were approved as a part of the consent agenda: renewal of Edgenuity for $2,600, renewal of Bushue Human Services for $7,020, a memorandum of understanding with the Pike County Public Health Department to provide assistance in the event of a public health emergency, a facility use agreement with the YMCA to use the softball field, facility use agreement with Ashley’s Dance Company to use the gym in Barry, and the 2020 non-tenure list.

In addition, the Western board approved the following personnel items: Q John Skirvin as transportation director Q John Skirvin and assistant high school basketball coach Q Tammie Branham as substitute teacher Q Madison Skarda as fourth grade teacher in 2020-2021 Q Approved stipend payments for additional duties related to the lack of a transportation director Q Resignation of fourth grade teacher Allison Matlock at the end of the school year Q Retirement of Jo Lynn Tappe at the end of the school year

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PICKINGS FROM PIKE’S PAST 75 YEARS AGO: FIRST WOMAN ON COUNTY BOARD

150 Years Ago April 7, 1870 Spring has at last opened most beautifully. The weather this week has been thus far charming, lovely, splendid, glorious and cheerful. Green things are now to be found in the country as well as in the towns. All nature is hurrying with the alacrity of a fair maiden aroused from sleep by the sudden cry of fire, to put on her fixings to be arrayed for public observation.

The rush at the Red Front grocery store continues with product selling at a lower figure than anywhere in Pittsfield. One hogshead of the best Puerto Rico sugar just arrived, and selling at seven and one half pounds for a dollar. And 500 pounds of coffee has arrived at four pounds for a dollar.

Thompson, the butcher on the southwest corner of the square, had for sale a threeyear-old heifer that weighed 1175 gross, and was as fine a beef as we have laid a tooth to this year.

The entire Democrat was elected in Pittsfield Township. Austin Barber was the unsuccessful Republican candidate for supervisor.

125 Years Ago April 10, 1895

We have had rain since our last paper, but sunshiny and pleasant the last day or two.

The falling of a large elm tree at the southeast corner of the courthouse dislodged an ornamental stone, cracked a large rock, and broke several slates. It came near doing serious damage.

It seems a pity to have to remove those old 48-year-old trees in the courthouse park (planted in 1847), but like everything else, having served their purpose, they have to give way to the progress of the age.

We extend a welcome to the Pike County Times, which comes to us as the successor of the Pike County Banner, with A.C. Bentley and Charles W. Caughlin as editors and proprietors.

Thursday was pension day, and the old soldiers were making out their vouchers.

Large quantities of corn are reaching town from the southeast, and the roads are good enough to let some of the two-horse teams haul over 60 bu. in the ear at a load.

If you take a ride over Pittsfield you will see new houses going up everywhere.

No boom—just steady growth for the finest city in the west.

The Pittsfield Christian Church Sunday School had an average of 212 and an average collection of $4.15 during the first quarter of 1895. Can any Sunday School in the county beat that record?

100 Years Ago April 7, 1920 Several Pittsfield people who had spent the winter in California and Florida arrived home last week, and just to give them a little taste of winter, the elements let lose on Saturday and dished up the rawest, coldest days imaginable, followed by a heavy snow. It was more like Christmas than Easter. A drop of 43 degrees in temperature, occurred, from 78 at 5 o’clock in the evening to 36 degrees at midnite.

By the closing of the William Hillerbranner barn last week, Pittsfield, for the first time, perhaps in history, is without a livery stable. The auto has not put the horse entirely out of business, and perhaps never will. Thirty years ago there were four liveries in Pittsfield, all doing a thriving business, but that period is gone, never to return.

Supervisors elected at the township election Tuesday changed the standing of the board to 16 Democrats and 8 Republicans. Last year there were 14 Democrats and 10 Republicans.

The official board of the Pittsfield Methodist Church last week, bought of John Abbott, the lot on which his home stands, just south of the church. The board is looking to the enlargement of the church or perhaps a new building in the future.

An old fashioned majority for the entire Democratic ticket was rolled up at the Pittsfield Township election Tuesday, as 646 men and 400 women voted.

Newburg Township was just the opposite, as the entire Republican ticket was elected.

75 Years Ago April 11, 1945 Pvt. Brainerd E. Lynch, son of Everett and Nadean Capps Lyncy, was killed in action March 4, while serving with the Army in Italy.

Pfc. Robert D. Burgner of the U.S. Marines was Pike County’s only death casualty so far as now known, on the flaming volcanic rock of Iwo Jima. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Swany M. Burgner of Baylis.

Pfc. Jarold Johnson, whose parents, Mr. and Mrs. Orla Johnson, reside about five miles south of Nebo, was killed in action in Luxembourg on Feb. 24.

At the organization meeting of the Pike County Board of Supervisors this morning, Don Irving was elected chairman of the board by acclimation. This is the seventh time that Mr. Irving has been elected chairman. He welcomed Mrs. Zulah Thurmon of Pearl, as the first woman member of the Board of Supervisors, stating he had known her for many years, and was glad to welcome her as a member.

The annual Pike County music festival was held Friday evening in the Pittsfield High School gym with a large attendance of students and parents from many sections of the county. There were both choral and band presentations.

Among the servicemen able to spend Easter at home were Cpl. Edwin Peecher and Staff Sgt. Maurice Peecher, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Peecher and Cpl. William Grimsley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Grimsley.

Republicans made gains in the township elections, with 25 of the county’s 34 voting precincts casting more GOP than Democrat ballots.

Mr. and Mrs. Wade Grimes of Pearl are the parents of a son, born April 9. He has been named Stephen Lee. The mother was the former Goldie Mae McCann.

50 Years Ago April 8, 1970 The 18 census takers in Pike County had a wet and muddy start, but citizen response to the count has been good.

Burglars entered Mike’s Tavern a half block off the northwest corner of the Pittsfield square Saturday morning, making off with about $800 in cash, $700 of cashed payroll checks, and six cases of liquor, according to Park Lacy, Jr. tavern owner.

Five Pike County students have been awarded scholarships to state supported universities on the basis of ACT examination scores. They are Julia Lynn Parks of Pearl and James Logan Herr of New Canton for the highest scores. Other awards went to Donald Foster, Pittsfield in agriculture; Valeri Borrowman, Kinderhook in home economics and Roy Hibbard of Baylis, the son of a World War II veteran.

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Peebles of Belleville are the parents of a son, Michael Arlan, born Friday, and weighing eight pounds and two ounces. Grandparents are

Kelly Branson of Pittsfield and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Peebles of Belleville.

25 Years Ago April 5, 1995 Approximately 1000 pieces of artifacts have been found at the site of the planned Illinois Department of Corrections work camp west of Pittsfield. It appears that it may have been a camp site for Indians, but it is not expected to halt or delay the construction of the work camp.

In local elections, Jerome Martin, Steve Goodman and Rick Puterbaugh were elected to contested seats on the Pleasant Hill City Council. Also voters in Pearl voted not to allow a tavern, but to allow package liquor to be sold within the village limits.

Jerry and Deb Dougherty of the Fishhook Market in Fishhook, recently received the Kent Feeds Outstanding Sales and Service Award from the Kent Feed Company.

The 12th annual Pike Press Scholars Banquet will honor the following 24 students from Pike County: Ali Bainter, Tenille Bushmeyer, Jill Cress, Alicia Curry, Rachel Curry, Craig Davenport, Amy Gates, Michael Irving, Sarah Johnson, Lisa Knepper, Amy Krusemark, Rebecca Liehr, Mary Lipcamon, Bob Logsdon, Brenda Moyer, Elizabeth Paben, Matthew Powell, Faith Rahe, Kindra Seymour, Kimberly Speckhart, Lindsay Stolte, Jeremy Tate, Heather Webel and Jami Zimmerman.

Vincent Zimmerman, Randy Zimmerman and Rick Zimmerman recently received an engraved crystal plate from the Buick Motor Division in recognition of being a “World Class� Buick dealership.

10 Years Ago April 7, 2010 The Pike County Board will hold a special meeting tomorrow night to discuss the county’s current financial situation. “For the second month in a row, we spent $100,000 more than we took in,� Jim Sheppard, finance committee head said, “We need to look at some serious cuts.�

Sheppard said that the failure of the state of Illinois to pay its debts has put Pike County and the state’s 101 other counties in a financial tailspin.

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by Michael Boren.

OBITUARIES/NEWS

Amy Sue Throne

Amy Sue Throne, age 47 passed away Monday, March 23, 2020 at home surrounded by family. She was born March 16, 1973 in Pittsfield, IL to John Thomas & Margaret May Place Raftery.

She married Ryan Throne December 5, 2007 and he survives.

Amy graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1991 and went on to attend Barnes Jewish Hospital School of Nursing where she received her RN license. She began her nursing career at Barnes and then became a travelling RN and spent time travelling all over the United States. Amy then went to work at University Hospital in Columbia in the NICU which became her favorite place to work, spending time taking care of the babies. After Mason was born, she went to work at Hannibal Regional Hospital, in the Women’s Care Center attending to and caring for the infants. Amy loved spending time with family and was especially proud to be Mason’s mom and stepmom to Kane and Jackson; and was a wonderful aunt to her nieces and nephews.

She enjoyed time spent with Ryan riding their Harley and was a big hearted, compassionate, loving and kind woman to all who knew her.

She is survived by her parents, John and Margaret Raftery of Barry, IL; husband,

Ryan Throne of Barry, IL; son, Mason Conner Throne of Barry, IL; stepsons, Alexander Kane Throne and Jackson Thomas Throne of Pittsfield, IL; brother, John Paul (Stacy) Raftery of Barry, IL; sister, Angie (Tony) Potter of New Canton, IL; nieces and nephews, Brendan (Caitlin Lee) Raftery, Emma Raftery, Ethan Raftery, Harlie Potter and Wyatt Potter; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by grandparents, Paul & Kathlyn Raftery and Maurice & Betty Baldwin and great grandmother, Mildred Huffman.

Funeral services will be held privately and cremation rites have been accorded and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to be made to Mason Throne Educational Fund. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.

Carl Ross Smith

Carl Ross Smith 85 of DuBois, Nebraska passed away at his home in DuBois on Tuesday March 24, 2020 with family at his side. He was born September 14, 1934 at home in Strout, IL. to Thurman Ross Smith and Margaret Jane Taylor Smith.

At the age of 5 the family moved from Strout to rural Pearl, IL. Carl graduated from Pearl High School in 1953. Carl was inducted into the U.S. Army 21 May 1957. He was a heavy equipment operator, was sent to Europe to rebuilt Europe after WW II. He was discharged from the Army as an E5 on 30 April 1963.

Carl married Vera Louise Franklin in 1962. To this union two children were born. Kimberly Ann Gross and Michael Ross Smith.

Carl and Louise divorced in 1985. Carl married Phyllis Elaine Andrews in October 1988.

Carl was preceded in death by his parents and a great granddaughter, Mackenzie Elizabeth Horton, Step-granddaughter Kae-

liauna RaeAnn Young. He is survived by his wife of the home, his children, Kimberly, husband Tony, Michael, stepson Corey Young, wife Virginia. Grandchildren: Kara Lynn Gross, Katherine Elizabeth Gross, Steven Michael Smith, Hillary Dawn, husband Howard Horton. Great granddaughters Lyndsey Nichelle Smith and Abbygail Elizabeth Horton. Step-grandchildren: Ashlyn, Christina, Joshua, Carrie, Brianna, Jonathan, Aleciauna and Kaitlin. Brothers: Donald Udell wife Maxine, Larry Gale wife Molly, Kevin Kent wife Lisa. And many nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.

Private Grave-side services at a later date at the Omaha National Cemetery, Omaha, Nebraska. Visitation was Friday, March 27, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with family greeting friends from 5-7 p.m. at Wherry Mortuary, 919 G Street, Pawnee City, Nebraska. Memorials to family choice. On line condolence may be left at www.wherrymortuary.com

Mark Guthrie Mark Guthrie, 60 of Pittsfield, died March 24, 2020 at Integrity of Wood River, IL. Graveside services will be held privately at Pittsfield West Cemetery. Memorials

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Carol A. Powell Carol A. Powell, age 77, of Pittsfield, IL passed away Monday, March 30, 2020 at Eastside Health & Rehabilitation Center in Pittsfield, IL. She was born on October 18, 1942 in Pittsfield, IL to Calvin and Zona Bailey Norton.

She married John Powell on December 1, 1990 in Milton, IL, and he survives.

Carol graduated from Calhoun High School then went on to get her CNA certificate.

She worked at various places over the years including Clarkston Court also known as Eastside Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, JDC, Barton Stone, the OB Department at Illini Community Hospital, and the Pike County Health Department.

She retired in 2008 and went on to do in-home care.

Carol took very good care of her patients and always went above and beyond. She genuinely loved caring for others. Carol was of the Lutheran faith and was a past member of the Jacksonville Moose Lodge 865 Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed travelling all over to play Bingo, and going to the Jacksonville Speedway every Friday night where she watched her son, Terry, and grandson, Trent, race. She loved fishing, camping, and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and Nascar fan, as well as a huge Elvis Presley fan. Carol liked music, and taught herself to play the harmonica. She also did skit performances at nursing homes for the residents.

Carol was a very hardworking, giving, funny, and caring woman who loved her family very much.

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mother, Zona Peek; her husband of 29 years, John Powell; two sons, Terry (Becky) Brannan of Pearl, IL and Ronell (DeeDee) Brannan of South Roxana, IL; three grandchildren, Tasha (Richard) Kirk of Griggsville, IL, Trent (Melissa) Brannan of Pittsfield, IL, and Travis (Courtney) Brannan of Bloomingdale, GA; seven great grandchildren, Ryan Tunget, Lainey Kirk, Lukas Kirk, Westin Buss, Kolt Brannan, Waylon Kirk, and Tessa Brannan; and three sisters, Pamela Baxter of Pittsfield, IL, Marcine (Carlos) Lara of Pittsfield, IL, and Anita (Mike) Lovell of Colchester, IL. She was preceded in death by her father, Calvin Norton; her stepfather, Earl Peek; and her brother, Dennis Norton.

Funeral services will be held privately and interment will be at Pittsfield West Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to be made to Eastside Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center Activity Fund or Donor’s Choice.

Online condolences may be left to the family at www. nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

COVID-19 (Continued from A1) would be conducted by appointment or remotely.

In addition, only pressing matters will be taken up by the court. These cases included matters involving individuals in custody, criminal felonies, juvenile custody and detention, orders of protection, statutory summary suspension hearings, mental health hearings, and other emergency hearings scheduled by the assigned judge. The payment of minor traffic matters are encouraged to be conducted online. “There will not be jury trials in Pike County in April and into May,� Judge Frank McCartney said.

The board went on to approve a resolution that reads, in part: “The County of Pike declares that all functions performed by the County of Pike are Essential Governmental Functions, and authorizes department heads and elected office heads to use all available means to ensure continued availability of all Essential Governmental Functions.

The County of Pike encourages all department heads and elected office heads to allow tele-working whenever possible, and flexibility in scheduling.�

Additional information on the availability of specific county offices, as well as contact information, is

included in the “County office information� section adjoining this article.

Also approved by the board in response to the COVID-19 crisis were $6,000 in non-budgeted payments from the Pike County Health Department’s tuberculosis fund for the department’s actions to prevent and address the COVID-19 outbreak.

In addition, board members approved moving the group’s finance committee meetings to the third Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m., and moving GIS/ IT committee meetings to the second Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m.

The board also approved February’s expenses, mileage, and per diem report.

In a moment of levity, board member Derek Ross noted that holding the March board meeting remotely saved taxpayer money by not paying board members mileage expenses to attend the meeting.

Finally, chair Andy Borrowman thanked board members, county employees in attendance, and county IT staff for their patience and for working through several audio and technical glitches during the meeting.

The next county board meeting is scheduled to be held Monday, April 27 at 7 p.m., but is subject to change due to the ongoing public health crisis.

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Edith Sue Kelley Edith Sue Kelley, age 61, died March 25, 2020 at her home in Pleasant Hill.

Due to the current COVID19 pandemic, a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date when safe for family and friends. Cremation rites have been accorded. In

lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to be made to the Pike County Animal Shelter or to Oakwood Cemetery. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

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This Day In History April 1 : The first U.S. national women’s swimming championships were held.

1918: England’s Royal Flying Corps was replaced by the Royal Air Force. : Adolf Hitler was sentenced to five years in prison for high treason in relation to the “Beer Hall Putsch.� : Imperial Airways was formed in Britain. : The first automatic record changer was introduced by His Master’s Voice. : China’s Chiang Kai-shek began attacking communists. : Louie Marx introduced the Yo-Yo. : Leo Hartnett of the Chicago Cubs broke the altitude record for a catch by catching a baseball dropped from the Goodyear blimp 800 feet over Los Angeles, CA. : An Earthquake devastated Managua Nicaragua killing 2,000. : Jackie Mitchell became the first female in professional baseball when she signed with the Chattanooga Baseball Club. : Nazi Germany began the persecution of Jews by boycotting Jewish businesses. : The first radio tube to be made of metal was announced. : Aden became a British colony. : The first commercially successful fluorescent lamps were introduced. : The Baseball Hall of Fame opened in Cooperstown, NY. : The U.S. recognized the Franco government in Spain at end of Spanish civil war. : The first contract for advertising on a commercial FM radio station began on W71NY in New York City. : U.S. forces invaded Okinawa during World War II. It was the last campaign of World War II. : Weight Watchers was formed.

1946: A tidal wave (tsunami) struck the Hawaiian Islands killing more than 170 people. : The Berlin Airlift began. : “Happy Pappy� premiered. It was the first all-black-cast variety show. : Italian Somalia became a United Nations trust territory under Italian administration. : The Big Bang theory was proposed in “Physical Review� by Alpher, Bethe & Gamow. : The U.S. Congress created the

Department of Health Education and Welfare. : The U.S. Air Force Academy was formed in Colorado. : “One Man’s Family� was seen on TV for the final time after a six-year run on NBC-TV. : France exploded 2 atom bombs in the Sahara Desert. : The U.S. launched TIROS-1. It was the first weather satellite. : Workers of the International Typographical Union ended their strike that had closed nine New York City newspapers.

The strike ended 114 days after it began on December 8, 1962. : The Soap operas “General Hospital� and “Doctors� premiered on television. : The U.S. Army charged Captain Ernest Medina in the My Lai massacre. : U.S. President Nixon signed the bill, the Public Health Cigarette Smoking Act, that banned cigarette advertisements to be effective on January 1, 1971. : The United Kingdom lifted all restrictions on gold ownership. : North Vietnamese and Viet Cong troops renewed their offensive in South Vietnam. : Japan allowed its citizens to own gold. : Apple Computer began operations. : Iran was proclaimed to be an Islamic Republic by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini after the fall of the Shah. : A failed assassination attempt against Iraqi vice-premier Tariq Aziz occurred. : The U.S. transferred the Canal Zone to Panama. : New York Islander Mike Bossy became the first National Hockey League (NHL) player to score 60 goals in 3 consecutive seasons. : World oil prices dropped below $10 a barrel. : The U.S. submarine Nathaniel Green ran aground in the Irish Sea. : Steve Newman became the first man to walk around the world. The walk was 22,000 miles and took 4 years. : U.S. President Reagan told doctors in Philadelphia, “We’ve declared AIDS public health enemy No. 1.� : Iran released British hostage Roger Cooper after 5 years. : The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that

jurors could not be barred from serving due to their race. : The Warsaw Pact was officially dissolved. : Players began the first strike in the 75-year history of the National Hockey League (NHL). : U.S. President Bill Clinton threw out the first ball preceding a game between the Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles. : David Carradine received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. : A federal judge dismissed the Paula Jones’ sexual harassment lawsuit against U.S. President Clinton saying that the claims fell “far short� of being worthy of a trial. : In Zhytomyr, Ukraine, Anatoliy Onoprienko was sentenced to death for the deaths of 52 men, women and children. 43 of the killings occurred in a 6-month period. : The Canadian territory of Nunavut was created. It was carved from the eastern part of the Northwest Territories and covered about 772,000 square miles. : China began holding 24 crewmembers of a U.S. surveillance plane. The EP-3E U.S. Navy crew had made an emergency landing after an in-flight collision with a Chinese fighter jet. The Chinese pilot was missing and presumed dead. The U.S. crew was released on April 11, 2001. : Former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic was arrested on corruption charges after a 26-hour standoff with the police at his Belgrade villa. : North Korea test-fired an anti-ship missile off its west coast. : Jason Mewes was ordered to complete drug rehabilitation or face five years in jail stemming from a drug conviction in 1999. : U.S. President George W. Bush signed the Unborn Victims of Violence Act. The bill made it a crime to harm a fetus during an assault on a pregnant woman. : Gateway Inc. announced that it would be closing all of its 188 stores on April 9. : Albania and Croatia joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). : The U.S. Congress cut Medicare reimbursements to physicians by 21%. https://www.on-this-day.com/onthisday/thedays/alldays/apr1. htm

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CEMETERY DONATIONS (Continued from A3) To donate, contact: HINMAN CEMETERY Richard Sidwell 109 E Franklin Griggsville Illinois 62340 JOURNEY CEMETERY Kevin Dunker 16952 County Hwy 57 Hull Illinois 62343 KINDERHOOK CEMETERY Gary Weir 115 High Street Kinderhook Illinois 62345 AKERS CHAPEL CEMETERY 32953 State HWY 96 HULL IL 62343 PERRY McCORD CEMETERY AND PERRY WILSON ADDITION Perry Cemetery Association Rex Olson, Treasurer P O Box 386 Perry Illinois 62363 Please specify on check Cemetery Care or Cemetery and make it payable to Perry Cemetery Association SAMUEL TAYLOR CEMETERY ASSOCIATION James Gay, Treasurer 1882 State Highway 96 Rockport, IL 62370 MASON CEMETERY 42715 Spring Creek Road Nebo Illinois 62355 WEST CEMETERY Tim Belford 847 West Adams Street Pittsfield Illinois 62363 CRESCENT HEIGHTS CEMETERY John Thomas PO Box 153 Pleasant Hill IL 62366 TAYLOR MARTIN CEMETERY Reta Hoskin 29303 240th Avenue New Canton, Illinois 62356.

WOODLAND CEMETERY The Fishhook Market 34510 Perry Fishhook Road Baylis, Illinois 62314 Make check payable to Woodland Cemetery GRIGGSVILLE CEMETERY John Birch 29449 State Hwy 107 Griggsville Illinois 62340 SWIGGITT CEMETERY Jerry Carnes 31803 400th Griggsville IL 62340 PARK LAWN CEMETERY Larissa Forshey at Great Rivers Bank P O Box 156 Barry, IL 62312 FRENCH CEMETERY Lee Ann Pepper 45134 160th Avenue Pearl IL 62361 OAKWOOD (south) CEMETERY P O Box 383 Pittsfield IL 62363 WATSON CEMETERY Bryan Bauer 20545 Co Hwy 11 Pittsfield, IL. 62363 TIME CEMETERY Lyndle Taylor 43840 County Hwy 8 Pittsfield, IL 62363 GREENPOND CEMETERY & HESS CEMETERY Julia Hatcher P O Box 158 Pearl, IL 62361 BURBRIDGE CEMETERY c/o Janice Bauer 240 Piper Lane Pittsfield, IL 62363 BLUE RIVER CEMETERY C/O Earl Phillips 48900 225th Ave. Pittsfield, IL 62363 BETHEL CEMETERY C/O Alice Cripe 42421 300th Ave. Griggsville, IL 62340 ALLISON CEMETERY, located south of Nebo CNB Bank 643 Washington St. Pittsfield, Il 62363 PLEASANT GROVE CEMETERY c/o Kim Huddleston 628 South Memorial Pittsfield, Illinois 62363 SMITH CEMETERY Vera Dale 230 Fair St. Pittsfield, IL 62363 DOUGLAS CEMETERY Lanny Lemons P O Box 76 Milton, IL 62352 DORSEY-BROWNING CEMETERY Lori Berquist, P O Box 145 Perry, IL 62362

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Traffic Speeding: Olivia Hobbs, 4/8/01, Pittsfield, $164, Dan Perez, 6/27/54, Pittsfield, $164; Miscellaneous traffic: Kelly D. Adam, 4/25/86, New Canton, illegal transportation of alcohol by a passenger, $332l Stephanie Hill, 1/30/86, Pittsfield, driving on a revoked license, $1,427, 24 months supervision, Misdemeanors: Jonathan R. Goertz, 3/16/77, Barry, consumption of liquor by a minor, $1,458,

12 months supervision; Felonies: Kelly D. Adams, 4/25/86, Summer Hill, revocation of probation on a 2014 battery caused bodily harm charge; 120 days in jail, with credit for 23 days served, $996 fine; revocation on a 2016 charge of possession of a methamphetamine precursor, less than 15 grams; four years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, credit for 211 days served; $4,421;

Police Beat 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.

BOOKINGS Brandon J. Disrud, 32, Monroe Wisconsin, was arrested March 26 at 3:30 p.m. on a charge of theft

under $500. He remains lodged in lieu of $400 bond.

Has your charge been amended, reduced or dropped or have you been found not guilty? Email ppnews@campbellpublications.net to be considered for a status update on your court proceeding.

Please include name and case number.

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NOTICE Village of Nebo is currently taking bids for mowing. There are certain parcels throughout the Village and maps are available at Village Hall. Bids will be taken until April 9th.

For any questions, please call 734-2094 or email us at villageofnebo@gmail.com.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE ZONING COMMITTEE ON APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF ZONING ORDINANCE Notice is hereby given that on the 21st day of April, 2020, at 5:45 o’clock p.m. in the City Council chambers RI WKH &LW\ RI 3LWWV¿HOG DW 215 North Monroe Street, 3LWWV¿HOG ,OOLQRLV WKH Zoning Committee will hold a public hearing upon the application of Daniel R Thiele for a variation from the requirements of R-2, Single Family Dwelling, of the City of 3LWWV¿HOG DW ZKLFK WLPH DQG place all interested persons and citizens may appear and will be given an opportunity to be heard in support of, or in opposition to, the aforesaid application.

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PUBLIC NOTICE - NOTICE OF FILING NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS COMPANY d/b/a Nicor Gas Company hereby gives notice to the public that it has filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission on March 31, 2020, testimony and exhibits in Docket No. 20-0129 setting forth a reconciliation of the Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Environmental revenues and incurred costs for 2019. Further information with respect thereto may be obtained either directly from this Company or by addressing the Chief Clerk of the Illinois Commerce Commission at Springfield, Illinois 62701. A copy of this filing may be inspected by an interested party at any business office of this Company.

Northern Illinois Gas Company d/b/a Nicor Gas Company Melvin D. Williams, President, Nicor Gas Environmental Rev. Notice: ENV 4.1, 4.8

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN To the legal residents of the Township of Hardin in the County of Pike and State of Illinois, that the ANNUAL MEETING of said Town will take place on TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2020 Being the second Tuesday of said month.

The Town Meeting for the transaction of miscellaneous business of said Town will be held at the hour of 7:00 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock p.m. on said day at the Hardin Township Hall and a Moderator having been HOHFWHG ZLOO SURFHHG WR KHDU DQG FRQVLGHU UHSRUWV RI RIÂżFHUV DQG decide on such measures as may, in pursuance of the law, come before the meeting. Regular township meeting to follow.

Dated this 23rd day of March, 2020.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Together, we are facing unprecedented challengeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, as the Coronavirus pandemic is having an impact on all our lives! Everyday situations are changing all around us, either directly or indirectly.

Decisions that are being handed down to us by Authorities above us (all intended for your safety as well as ours)!

Considering all of the uncertainty, we have worked together with the Devnet (Property tax soft-wear company) to provide our tax information online, on the Pike County Illinois website for your convenience. This information will be updated daily and new information will be posted as it becomes available.

To access this information.

Go to Pike County Illinois Go to Your Government Click on Supervisor of Assessment or Treasurer Click on Pike County Property Inquiry Click on http://pikeildevnetwedge.com link The information can be accessed by name, parcel # or address.

Deadline for the return of your 2020 Homestead Exemptions and PTAX-340 Senior Assessment Freeze Exemption Renewals has been extended to September 1, 2020.

The Pike County Government Building has been locked down to limited public access.

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For questions, contact us prior to coming in, at the numbers or emails listed below for arrangements.

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JWCC Career Servicesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Job Link Provides Employment Opportunities for Job Seekers and Employers John Wood Community Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Career Services Center is offering a resource for students and community members searching for employment.

Job Link is a virtual connector between students and community members searching for work and employers looking for individuals with skills and qualifications.

Students or community members who sign up for Job Link can list the categories or positions of interest to them while employers can post openings at jwcc.edu/ job-link. As positions match individualsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; interests, a job notification is automatically emailed when posted by an employer.

Employers often post openings that can be linked to the programs offered at the College to target students currently pursuing certificates or degrees in specific areas. Many businesses are looking

for electricians, computer-aided designers, logistics technicians, accountants, machinists, nurses, or sales representatives.

Major area employers who most actively use Job Link include Blessing Health System, Dot Foods, Niemann Foods, Gates Air and Chaddock, among others.

While the Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s physical locations are temporarily closed due to the coronavirus situation, all staff is working remotely and can answer any questions.

More information on JWCCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Job Link is available from Dick Tabb, JWCC career services center administrative specialist, at dtabb@jwcc.edu or 217.641.4974.

Information regarding the Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s response to the coronavirus may be found at jwcc.edu/coronavirus.

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Saukees establishing Hall of Fame It is with great pride and pleasure that Pikeland Unit #10 and Pittsfield High School will be establishing a Saukee Hall of Fame. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are excited about this new endeavor that will be a tremendous way of honoring those who have helped create our strong Saukee Tradition,â&#x20AC;? Brad Tomhave, assistant principal at the high school said.

The purpose of the Saukee Hall of Fame is to honor and recognize the men and women who have been outstanding in academics, extra-curricular activities, the arts, and in their service to the school. The award could also be given to others who have given meritorious service to the Pikeland School District.

The committee realizes the tremendous response this opportunity will create and have worked diligently

to instill parameters that ensure the committee recognizes those deserving individuals and teams. Nomination forms will be available on the school website, social media platforms, and in the Pittsfield High School offices (once school reopens).

The nomination period will open April1, 2020, and will close May 15 Any individual wanting to make nominations, should simply fill out the form with proper responses and turn that nomination back into Pittsfield High School or via email at: saukeehof@pikeland.org.

We appreciate your support in this exciting opportunity and look forward to recognizing those that have played an integral part in establishing our Saukee Tradition at Pittsfield High School.

COVID-19 community information Q The Hannibal Regional COVID-19 Hotline is available at (800) 845-7405.

The Hannibal Regional COVID-19 Hotline is available for anyone to call with questions related to COVID-19 and is available 24/7.

Q The Blessing/Illini Hotline number is 217-2773504.

Q Quincy Medical Group is asking their patients to call 217-277-4001.

Q Because of the COVID19, the Barry Community Chorus has made the decision to cancel this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance of its annual Easter Cantata.

Q In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Pike County Health Department (PCHD) staff have partially activated their Emergency Operations Center (EOC). March 17, PCHD restricted access to the building, however staff are still working to provide services to the residents of Pike and surrounding counties. Continued services include: Home Health, emergency dental services, Women Infant

Children (WIC) services via curb side pick-up, limited Family Planning services, limited family case management services, communicable disease reporting and monitoring, limited immunization services, vital records, and environmental health services.

Q The Crossing Thrift Store in Pittsfield is closed, being considered a nonessential business. Please do not leave donations at this time.

Q The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Bette Brand announced that USDA has extended the deadline for ReConnect Pilot Program applications to April 15. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In light of the COVID19 National Emergency, USDA is extending the application deadline for round two of ReConnect Pilot Program funding to give rural businesses, cooperatives, and communities extra time to apply for this critical assistance that will help bring high-speed broadband connectivity to

rural communities,â&#x20AC;? Brand said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Under the leadership of President Trump and Agriculture Secretary Perdue, USDA has made deploying this critical infrastructure in rural America a top priority, because when rural America thrives, all of America thrives.â&#x20AC;?

Q EMS Call to Return to Service The COVID-19 pandemic national emergency threatens to overwhelm pre-hospital EMS agencies and systems nationwide.

The number of EMS calls for medical care are expected to increase sharply while at the same time EMS staffing levels are expected to hit dangerous lows, as crews are isolated or quarantined following exposure to COVID-19.

IDPH and Quincy Area EMS are calling on any person who has an expired Illinois EMS License to volunteer to come back and serve as an EMS provider during this time of need. Licenses cannot have been expired for longer than 60 months. License reinstatement is valid for 6

months. There is a pathway to permanent license reinstatement which involves re-training and education programs to get providers back in action.

Please email Quincy Area EMS Coordinator Mike McCarter at mike. mccarter@blessinghealth. org, or call Quincy Area EMS at 217-223-8400 ext.

6593 for additional details.

Q Maschoffs donating hams The Covid-19 pandemic has created a lot of unforeseen hardships for U.S. families. This is true even in the rural communities where The Maschhoffs raises pigs.

The Maschhoff family is providing pork for those in the local community who are unable to work or are facing financial hardships.

A semi-full of fresh hams will be brought to a location near you, courtesy of the Maschhoff family.

Friday, April 3, the family will work with local community organizations to handout 1 ham per family, while following CDC Guidelines. Vouchers will

be distributed by local food banks and food pantries directing families to the following pickup location to claim their ham.

The drop off for Pike County will be Nazarene Church 227 W Washington St Pittsfield, After 2 p.m.

Q USDAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farm Service Agency (FSA) county offices are open in Illinois by phone appointment only until further notice, and FSA staff are available to continue helping agricultural producers with program signups, loan servicing and other important actions. Additionally, FSA is relaxing the loan-making process and adding flexibilities for servicing direct and guaranteed loans to provide credit to producers in need. FSA Service Centers are open for business by phone appointment only. While program delivery staff will continue to come into to the office, they will be working with agricultural producers by phone and using email and online tools whenever possible. FSA will be accept-

ing additional forms and applications by facsimile or electronic signature. Some services are also available online to customers with an eAuth account, which provides access to the farmers. gov portal where producers can view USDA farm loan information and payments and view and track certain USDA program applications and payments. Customers can track payments, report completed practices, request conservation assistance and electronically sign documents. Customers who do not already have an eAuth account can enroll at farmers.gov/signin.

FSA encourages producers to contact their county office to discuss these programs and temporary changes to farm loan deadlines and the loan servicing options available. For Service Center contact information, visit farmers.gov/ coronavirus.

Q The City of Pittsfield youth trout fishing program scheduled for Saturday April 4th has been cancelled.

To our valued customers, As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the world around us is rapidly changing. While many things may be changing for you, our commitment remains the same as it has for the last 130 years-to continue our tradition of trust to our customers and remain fully operational and ready to assist you.

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VIRTUAL VISITS Safe and convenient care with your doctor from your home.

Call to schedule an appointment

Safety Measures When a disaster strikes, every consumer should know their bank is prepared, their deposits are safe, and they will have continued access to their funds. Farmers State Bank is required by law to have an extensive disaster recovery plan in place to protect customer accounts, and state and federal regulators routinely examine each bank on their preparation.

Service Continuity For the safety and well-being of our customers and employees, our lobbies are currently available by appointment only. Our drive thru services remain available during regular business hours at all locations.

We encourage all of our customers to utilize our Smart Deposit ATMs, as well as our Mobile and Online Banking tools, which are available to our customers for free, 24 hours a day. For tutorial videos on our services and additional COVID-19 updates, please visit: www.farmersstate.com/coronavirus-resources.

I fully appreciate the uncertainty, anxiety and questions some of you may have regarding your money, and I want to thank you in advance for putting your trust in Farmers State Bank. We look forward to getting through this together and serving you for years to come.

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Meals on Wheels and Findley Town & Country Tour... Covering Real Estate in your area Place senior menus

April 1: Meatloaf, oven browned potatoes, buttered corn, mandarin organges.

April 2: Baked pork chop, scalloped potatoes, butter beans, peaches with whipped topping April 3: Lemon baked fish over rice, broccoli, wax beans, mixed fruit cup.

April 6: Chicken breast in onion gravy, mashed potatoes and gravy, squash medley, brownie, juice.

April 7: Beef stroganoff over egg noodles, steamed cabbage, blackeyed peas, cheesecake, juice.

April 8: Brown Sugar glazed ham, broccoli and bacon shells and cheese, candied carrots, daffodil cake.

in and around Pike County Area

Q The East Pike Lending Library is open Saturdays from 9 a.m.- noon. They offer a huge selection of books to loan and a wide variety in the free pile. No fees of any kind are associated with the library. Stop in and see what the fuss is all about. Enter as a stranger, leave as a friend.

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

Q Barry Public Library is in need of a continuous supply of empty ink cartridges of all kinds including toner canisters. The library is able to recycle them to Staples in exchange for their office supplies. They can pick up in Pittsfield. Please call 217335-2149.

Q Do you have an old cell phone you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use anymore? We will take all donated phones, even if they are damaged. They can be left at the Quanada in Pike County office at 941 W. Washington in Pittsfield. For further information, call 285-6119.

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

Q Pike County Senior Citizens Center Widows Support Group meets in the Shaw room every 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month.

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Q Home and Community Education (HCE) board meets the first Monday of each month. Visitors and members of HCE are invited to attend the 10 a.m. meeting at the Farm Bureau building.

Q The Springfield Vet Center is now offering Readjustment Counseling in Pittsfield. We are currently at the American Legion Post 152 every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Veterans and their families can schedule an appointment by calling 217-492-4955 during normal business hours and asking for John Mizer LSW. Q Bursting Bubbles foundation emotional support group on the first Wednesday of the month from 6-7 p.m. at the Pike County Housing Authority Community Building and at Illini Hospital on the second Thursday of the month from 6-7 p.m. For more information call 217335-2961.

Q The Western YMCA in Barry will be opening up to the community for free indoor walking Tuesday and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Coffee will be available. 1400 Mortimer St.

NEW LISTING: PittsďŹ eld: 808 N. Dutton St. Modest 2 bedroom home with eat in kitchen, large laundry room, garage, big lot, and new shingles in 2019. $25,000 NEW LISTING: 250 W. Quincy St. Kinderhook: 2-3 bedroom ranch style home with beautiful kitchen cabinets (lots of them), family room with a ďŹ replace, and many appliances to convey. $59,500 NEW LISTING: PittsďŹ eld: 684 Kandy St. Nice ranch style home with 3 bedrooms, dining room, 1.5 baths, attached garage and a full basement that is ďŹ nished.

Plenty of family space here for only $85,000 NEW LISTING: Quincy: 722 Adams St. 2 bedroom single story home with a detached 2 car garage. Needs some remodeling. REDUCED $17,900 NEBO: Highway 10 (Just east of town) Nice 2 story home on 6.5 acres.

Lots of space, large 2 car garage, several outbuildings, fencing, small pond and public water. $159,900 PITTSFIELD: 524 N. Orchard St: Very nice ranch style home with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths (additional Âź bath in partial ďŹ nished basement), custom made kitchen cabinets with soft close doors, dining room, one car garage and so much more.

Take a look! REDUCED to $104,900 BARRY: 611 Tremont St: 2 story home on corner lot near school. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, storage shed/workshop, shaded lot, and a new furnace. $32,500 BARRY: 1174 Rodgers St: 2 story home with 4 bedrooms, nice kitchen with SS appliances, central air, wrap around front porch, and a nice 2 car garage. REDUCED $67,900 GRIGGSVILLE: 503 S. Federal St: This newly remodeled ranch home on a huge lot will qualify for a no money down USDA loan. 2 bedrooms with a 3rd in the basement, central air, new ďŹ&#x201A;ooring, nice deck and a storage shed. $79,500 GRIGGSVILLE: 615 E. Quincy St: 3-4 bedroom with a covered rear patio and a larger storage shed and at the edge of town. $16,500 GRIGGSVILLE: 114 S. Stanford St. A great starter home with 2 bedrooms, newer roof, ďŹ&#x201A;ooring, paint, windows, and more. REDUCED $42,000 PERRY: 305 S. Congress St: This bi-level home has an open ďŹ&#x201A;oor plan with a large kitchen, dining and living area, a family room and bedroom in the lower level. All of this at a reduced price of $42,000 QUINCY: 1605 Elm St. 2 story brick home with new roof, 4 bedrooms, SOLD and a 2 car garage. $36,000

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Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Happening ONGOING Q Applications for two $250 scholarships from Pike HCE and four $500 scholarships from IAHCE are available for college under graduates.

To qualify for the Pike HCE scholarships, be a 4-year 4-H member or have a relative who is a current 3-year member of HCE ( Home and Community Education).

For the state scholarship the applicant must have a relative who is a current 3-year HCE member. Applications are available at school guidance offices or at the HCE office at 1301 East Washington Street, Pittsfield. The deadline is March 15, 2020.

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

Applications can be picked up at the Pittsfield Guidance office. PEO is an international organization that helps support educational endeavors for many types of students. For more information about this local scholarship, please contact Donna Tomhave, Chapter President at 217-285-2035 or Michelle Westbrook at Pittsfield High School, 217-285-6888.

Q Nazarene's Samaritans Closet 117 S. Memorial. New hours: Wednesday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. . Every 3rd Saturday 10 a.m.

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Mid USA Landscaping Mid USA Enterprises LLC is a local service company with the goal of providing quality, professional services to the area. Current services offered are Mid USA Landscaping, which provides full landscaping design & installation, lawn improvement and property management services. Wildlife Habitat Solutions is another service offered that includes farm and habitat management and restoration.

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West Side Repair Center Services Repairs and service, professional blade sharpening, balancing and chainsaw sharpening.

Services Offered in 2020 Weed Control Lawn Fertilization Groundskeeping Lawn Improvements Home Improvements Seeding Sod Landscape Design Landscaping Installation Landscaping Maintenance

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Wildlife Food Plots Pollinator and WSG Planting Timber Stand Improvement Hinge Cutting Hunting Property Management Pond Management Aeration Leaf Removal Bulk Mulch and Stone Snow Removal and Salt