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NEWS Pleasant Hill considers refinancing bonds; makes personnel moves. See page A2
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Left to right, Illini Acute Care’s Bailey Ottwell, Illini’s Susan Chenoweth and Pike County Chamber of Commerce Treasurer Kaye Iftner draw the names of prize winners at the Community Wellness Expo Saturday, April 17, at Lake Pittsfield. The event was co-sponsored by Illini, the Pike County Chamber of Commerce and Picture Pittsfield. At least 250 community members and 28 exhibitors participated in the event.
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IN PIKE COUNTY INFRASTRUCTURE
Pike County Highway Department Township Engineer Darrell Mowen directs the placement of a concrete beam on 423rd Street over the east branch of Spring Creek southeast of Nebo Monday, April 19. Each of the new bridge’s seven beams weighs approximately 100,000 pounds and is 85 feet long. The new bridge, Mowen said, has a life expectancy of 70 to 80 years.
Picture Pittsfield hosts King Park cleanup this Saturday By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Picture Pittsfield invites all community members to King Park this Saturday, April 24, to participate in a park cleanup event from 8 a.m. to noon. According to Picture Pittsfield President Patrick Lamb, additional volunteers are needed to assist in the upkeep. “Help is needed,” Lamb said. “People can just show up at the park. All the tools and supplies will be provided.” Lamb said that the group will tackle a number of maintenance issues on Saturday. “We’ll be painting,” Lamb said. “We know for sure the tables under the pavilion need to be repainted. And
we’ll be painting playground equipment.” Other work to be tackled, according to Lamb, requires some experience with woodworking, and includes repairing broken benches and tables and doing work on the park pavilions, themselves. “The soffit on the pavilion by the skate park needs to be repaired,” Lamb said. All ages are welcome at the King Park cleanup Lamb said. “This is an event for the whole family,” Lamb said. “So bring your little ones. If they get tired, they can play in the park.” Community members interested in volunteering can email picturepittsfield@gmail.com or just show up at King Park Saturday morning.
By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Illini Community Hospital, Picture Pittsfield and the Pike County Chamber of Commerce partnered to sponsor a countywide, drive-through Community Wellness Expo at Lake Pittsfield on Saturday, April 17, from 10 a.m - 2 p.m. The event was unique in that the expo’s 28 vendors and exhibitors were set up at tables and booths along Lake Pittsfield Drive. Community members who attended the event drove around the east side of the lake and visited with each vendor from the comfort of their cars. The 28 tables/booths at the expo represented an array of healthcare providers, human services organizations and wellness choices available to Pike County residents. According to Illini Performance Excellence Coordinator Jenna Maki, the outdoor venue of Lake Pittsfield was selected to host the expo in an effort to observe COVID-19 pandemic social distancing recommendations. “We wanted to do something for the community in a safe way,” Maki said. “We wanted to showcase the health and wellness opportunities and agencies we have in the community.” Additionally, Maki said, the lake was a fitting venue, because of the opportunities it presents residents
for exercise and healthy recreation choices. “We also wanted to showcase the lake,” Maki said. “People come to the lake to walk, kayak and play frisbee golf.” Cool temperatures and rain early in the day threatened the outdoor expo, but the clouds cleared and temperatures warmed up, encouraging strong attendance. Of course, one of the biggest draws that brought attendees to the expo was the opportunity to win prizes. Attendees were able to win smaller prizes from each of the expo’s booths, and they were able to enter drawings for the expo’s grand prizes, which included fishing and camping gear, disc golf equipment and the overall grand prize of a kayak. According to Maki, the response from expo attendees and exhibitors was almost universally positive. “We got so much positive feedback from the community and from vendors,” Maki said. “We are considering the potential of doing this again based on that feedback.” Maki said that vendors and attendees both reported enjoying the expo’s unique setting. “A lot of the people commented about the convenience of being able to stay in their vehicles,” Maki said. “Everyone really liked the venue and being out at the lake.”
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Picture Pittsfield volunteers Casey Beck, Nancy Lomelino and Jade Roseberry paint a picnic table at Lowry Park during a Picture Pittsfield park cleanup day last summer. A King Park cleanup day is scheduled for 8 a.m. to noon this Saturday. Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are welcome.
Two fires Saturday night/Sunday morning created some weary firefighters. The first fire caused major damage to the house at 17333 County Highway 7, the house on Buckeye Hill. It was believed to have started in the shed and spread to the house. The property was owned by Helen Logan of Rockford and used as a weekend getaway. Pittsfield Fire Department and Spring Creek responded to the scene about 11:10 p.m. As Pittsfield was wrapping up the scene at 5 a.m., they were called to assist Griggsville Fire Department with a shed fire at the Duane Brown Farm on County Highway 14. The shed was totally destroyed, along with some farm equipment stored inside.
COVID cases on the rise in Pike County By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press The latest COVID-19 data released Monday, April 19, by the Pike County Health Department (PCHD) shows 19 new lab confirmed COVID-19 cases in Pike County and two additional probable cases since Monday, April 12. The number of cases has climbed over the last two weeks, since no positive cases were reported between March 26 and April 5. According to PCHD Director of Nursing Sharon Bargmann, two Pike County residents are currently hospitalized because of COVID-19. “I can share that one in the hos-
pital is under 65,” Bargmann said. “One of the hospitalized is in the ICU.” Bargmann also shared that the average age of those testing positive for COVID-19 has dropped dramatically since the beginning of the pandemic, largely due to older populations being vaccinated at a higher rate. “Right now, the average age is 32,” Bargmann said. “That is lower than it used to be. Seventy percent of those over 65 have been vaccinated.” Bargmann said that cases in Pike County schools have been limited, but she cautioned that increased travel and contact associated with sports presented an opportunity for
the virus to spread. “For the most part the schools are doing good,” Bargmann said. “I will say, however, when you have sports you’re going to have cases. When you can’t socially distance, that’s a risk you take to play the sport. I know the frustration of parents. It’s difficult for everyone. It affects people’s jobs and school.” Even one positive case, Bargmann said, can have ripple effects that disrupt many people’s lives. “One of our current positive cases had 37 close contacts that had to quarantine,” Bargmann said. “It affects so many lives when that happens.” According to Bargmann, the quick-
est way to eliminate the pandemic is for all eligible Pike County residents to get vaccinated. “The virus is mutating very quickly into lots of different strains, some of which are more transmissable,” Bargmann said. “The faster we can all get vaccinated, the less it can mutate. The vaccines we have now are effective at controlling the virus. The more it mutates, though, the greater the chance that the vaccines won’t be able to control new strains. People want to move on, but unfortunately this thing is here.” To schedule a vaccination, residents should contact their health care provider, the PCHD or the Adams County Health Department.
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Pleasant Hill considers refinancing bonds; makes personnel moves By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press At the Monday, April 12, Pleasant Hill school board meeting, the board and school administrators discussed refinancing bonds to save taxpayer money. “We have bonds that are becoming callable,” Superintendent Ron Edwards said. “We are looking at refinancing from 5.25 percent interest rate to almost two percent.” Ultimately, Edwards said, refinancing could save the district’s taxpayers roughly $120,000. “We feel like refinancing would be the financially prudent decision,” Edwards said. Edwards also updated the board on the work to repair a roof leak at the high school, and he reported that work to repair lightning damage at the bus building and football field was complete. The board went on to approve an inter-fund loan of $40,000 from working cash to the district’s opera-
tions and maintenance fund. Following closed session, the board approved a number of personnel decisions. The board approved hiring Delores Picone as an elementary teacher, and approved Paula Chapman, Brenlee Black and Jenna Peebles as non-tenured teachers. Board members hired and extended tenure to Michelle Baalman. Elementary Principal Ryan Lowe and Superintendent Ron Edwards were both rehired. The following paraprofessionals were approved: Karla Abney, Charla Adams, Deanna Angelly, Donna Arnold, Alli Clowers, Melissa Hanson, MaryLou Hausman, Michelle Niffen, Amanda Pankratze, Pam Roach, Tara Sehr and Kindell Crowder. Board members also approved the March board minutes, financial reports and approved paying the district’s April bills.
Plans for an indoor Aquaponics Facility in Pike County moving forward
Representatives of the Pike County Economic Development Corp (PCEDC) and InCity Farms, LLC, have confirmed that Pike County is a finalist for a 180,000 square foot indoor aquaponics facility that will initially employ between 130 and 150. “We have had numerous states compete for one of our facilities, and Pike County. The final determination is predicated on the closing of financing with a national Opportunity Zone Fund, and with the State of Illinois’ participation through its incentive program. These two factors are critical, and we have a high degree of confidence that they will be completed,” Glenn Ford, InCity Farms CEO, announced. “The Pike County location fits in well with our national rollout plans. It is a community with a strong agricultural tradition that has seen economic distress and could benefit from the investment and jobs created by this project,” he continued. “For InCity, the site’s accessible location to metro markets like Chicago and St. Louis, the level of possible state and local incentives such as the Illinois DCEO EDGE program, Opportunity Zone and Enterprise Zone make a lot of sense.” “We have been working with InCity for some time, and we have made the case that we are a great location for the project. Affordable land, interstate access, suitable workforce and workforce development partners and state and local incentives, like the Opportunity Zone, clearly put us on the ‘priority list’,” Brenda Middendorf, PCEDC Executive Director, said, “We’re a finalist, and are close to the finish line, but now, we need to finalize the financing and state incentive portion of the equation to close the project.” InCity Farms believes in sustainable and scalable agriculture, and their aquaponics facilities are custom designed to provide room for growth. InCity’s organic and freshly produced foods, grown and delivered close to home, provide communities and regions with healthy and tasty foods that have not been shipped long distances. By using aquaponics technology, InCity produces fresh and organic produce, shipped to local grocers. By creating and maintaining their own self-sustaining environment, InCity does not place harmful demands on the environment. “Current economic circumstances are hard to predict but we estimate that we’ll have this project started within months coming out of our national quarantine,” Ford said. “Aquaponics begins with raising edible fish (the Pike County farm will likely include trout and Arctic char)
in indoor pools. The fish are then sold commercially, and the waste stream from the water then fertilizes vegetables that are also grown indoors. “Essentially, it takes the nutrient stream from fish and runs it through a biological filter which has a bunch of positive bacteria in it, much like the soil has,” he explained before elaborating that the bacteria eat away all the ammonia and turn it into nitrates that plants can consume. “There is a balance between the amount of fish you can raise and the plants that can be supported,” he said. “It’s a mathematical and scientific loop.” Growing plants indoors under optimal conditions gives the region a source of produce all year long, beyond the typical outdoor growing season. Traditionally, restaurants and grocers want to source ingredients locally, but have few options in the winter. “We are predominantly focused on the wholesale trade,” Ford said. “But we’ll also sell to restaurants directly, if they come to us with requests for things they can’t find in the market.” Ideally, he said, the plants will be consumed within two to three hours from where they are grown, lowering the carbon footprint. The jobs at the Pike County facility will start at about $38,000 for entry-level and will include career paths that can lead to management positions. “We are part of Food21 and this is just one part of the effort, which imagines creating a thriving economy based around food in the region. It could involve creating jobs through food production and logistics. The jobs aren’t the byproduct of this venture — they’re the whole point - this is a catalyst to use food to employ people and give them jobs,” Ford further explained. “Obviously, we have to run a successful business to keep employing people and keep the business growing,” he said. “In order to do that, products have to be produced that have market value at market rates. But it’s really an opportunity to look at the resources that are present inside a community, and to figure out how to turn those resources into opportunities.” “InCity’s Pike County facility won’t be the region’s only high-tech non-traditional farm. Ascend Illinois — a division of Massachusettsbased Ascend Wellness Holdings — is currently operating an indoor cannabis facility in nearby Barry. The addition of the InCity Farms facility will further bolster the region’s reputation for both traditional and innovative agricultural endeavors,” Middendorf added.
AND VENDORS
Wyatt and Rachel Baker set up their booth at the Bird City Craft and Vendor Show at the Griggsville American Legion Saturday, April 17. The Bakers’ booth features upcycled décor, crafts and art. The first ever Bird City Craft and Vendor Show was spearheaded by Griggsville’s The HydeAway. The show featured vendors selling a range of products, including T-shirts, candles and crafts. In addition, food vendors were set up in the Legion parking lot. According to the show’s DJs, Jessica and Dustin Jones, the event was a big success and a similar event will likely be planned for next year.
Rotary celebrates Pike County history with books for longterm care residents Residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Pike County now have easy access to local history materials, thanks to the efforts of the Rotary Club of Pike County. Club President Sheila Davidsmeyer helped with the committee that created “mini libraries” designed to connect area senior citizens with local history accounts familiar to their own family stories. “We wanted to participate in the celebration of our county’s 200th anniversary this year,” Davidsmeyer said. “And we wanted to assist our local long term care facilities in providing engaging materials for residents who have been socially isolated due to COVID-19 restrictions.” The club used local funds to supplement a $2,500 grant received from Rotary District 6460 and began assembling a wide variety of history materials related to Pike County. In addition to traditional books published by the Pike County Historical Society, Looking for Lincoln in Pike County, Nancy Ross Chapter DAR and the New Phila-
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Sheila Davidsmeyer, center, president of the Rotary Club of Pike County, chats with Bill Schiewe and Ethel Tholen, residents of Griggsville Estates, about books the club has donated to the assisted living facility.
delphia Association, the club also wanted to include personal slices of history and commentary as recounted by local authors. One of those books was “Your Food - My Adventure” by club member Philip Brad-
shaw. Other local authors in the collection include: Linda Pearson, Kham Kurfman, Ken Bradbury, Bill Beard, Carol McCartney and Kenneth Higgins. Project chairman Julia Boren said the generous
amount of the grant allowed the club to move beyond local works and include items related to Pike County’s Abraham Lincoln heritage. “We were able to purchase many activity-oriented books related to Lincoln and his presidency,” Boren said. “Crossword puzzles and word search books have been requested by our long term care facilities to help keep residents engaged.” Facilities receiving the history collections from the Rotary Club of Pike County are: Liberty Village, Hawthorne Inn, Eastside Health and Rehabilitation, Barry Community Care Center and Griggsville Estates. Each collection is valued at approximately $550. Billye Titus, Liberty Village administrator, said residents of her facility will enjoy the new reading material. “I think they will be excited to see things related to where they grew up,” she said. “Thanks to the Rotary Club for all they do for our residents and our community.”
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Connie Ann Leahr Connie Ann Leahr, 83 of Pittsfield passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at her home. She was born September 28, 1937 in Milton, Il to Leland and Martha Moore. She married Kenneth Leahr on October 19, 1991, he survives. Connie graduated from Pittsfield High School, worked as a telephone operator in Hannibal, came back home to work at First Bank in Pittsfield. Later, she went to beauty school and opened her own shop, where she worked for 10 years before returning to the bank, from which she retired. Connie was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school and served as church secretary for a number of years. She enjoyed oil painting, cooking, gardening, music, poetry and reading as well as spending time with her family. She was always smiling and loved to laugh. She loved a good argument, all in good fun. She loved a challenge, when she set her mind to it, she was determined to make it happen.
One of her greatest challenges was buying the house where she raised her kids. Her grandchildren were the love of her life, her pride and joy. After a family visit, she would say “I’m basking in the glow”. Her motto was “this too shall pass.” She was a “Pollyanna of sorts”, in her own words. She will be deeply missed. 20 years ago she wrote an autobiography for her kids and grandkids. They decided it needed to be published so it is currently being published by “Words Matter” publishing company. Release is scheduled for some time in the fall. She is survived by her
husband, Kenneth Leahr; daughter Karma (Karl) Dunham of Salem, Il; sons, Mitch (Sherri) Sanderson of Cantrall, Il; Vince Sanderson of Pittsfield; Troy (Kristi) Sanderson of Pittsfield; and David (Lisa) Leahr of Winnebago, Il; 18 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild; and sister, Karen Evans of Pittsfield, Il. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brotherin- law Harold Evans, niece Jerrilyn Bange and a granddaughter Kara Dunham. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Interment will follow at Pittsfield West Cemetery. Visitation will be held prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Please respect all social distancing guidelines. Memorials are suggested to be made to Blessing Hospice. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh. com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Judith Ann Scranton Judith Ann Scranton, age 78 - caring wife, mother, sister, and aunt - passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 at the St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. She was born at Illini Hospital in Pittsfield, IL on June 25, 1942, the elder daughter of Wayne and Donna Ellis Kingery. She married Donald Scranton on August 11, 1968, a union which continued for over fifty years to his passing in 2019. Judy attended Detroit Grade School and was part of the 1960 class at East Pike High School. She later earned bachelors and master’s degrees in Home Economics from Illinois State University, with a focus in early childhood development. Judy was first employed as a teaching instructor at Bradley University and later as home economics teacher at Pleasant Hill High School. Before retiring, she also served as a consumer representative for Ralcorp and for Beech-Nut Baby Food, where she consoled many nervous, young mothers in need of help and advice. An extremely sincere and kind soul, Judy always expressed genuine concern for family and friends. She relished family traditions,
especially around the holidays. She enjoyed wedding cake decorating as a young adult, reading, cooking, quilting, playing bridge, and searching news or pictures on her iPad. With the love of Christ in heart, Judy worshipped at the Detroit Methodist Church as youth and, as an adult, the Pittsfield United Methodist Church, for whom she proudly volunteered as co-editor of the church cookbook. Other memberships through the years included the Rebekah Church Circle; Sigma chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma educational sorority; Pike County Home Extension, Illini Hospital Auxiliary; Farm Bureau Women’s Committee; and many quilting groups. Survivors include a son, Robert of St. Louis, MO; her
dear sister, Àda Marie (Don) Darrow of Safety Harbor, FL; and loving nieces and nephew: Susan (Darren) Henninger of Oak Creek, WI; Christine Adams of Washington, IL; Marc (Amber) Darrow of Atlanta, GA; and Kim (Dan) Camp of Sparland, IIL, along with ten wonderful great nieces and great nephews: Brittney, Ashley, Kaleb, Ethan, Jordan, Cameron, Abigail, Isabella, Charlotte, and Jonathan. She is also survive by many compassionate cousins who were an integral part of her life. Judy was preceded in death by the love of her life and husband, Don Scranton, and by her parents, Wayne and Donna Kingery. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Interment will follow at Smith Cemetery near Milton. Visitation will be held prior to the service at the funeral home on Wednesday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Memorials are suggested to be made to Pittsfield United Methodist Church or Smith Cemetery. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh. com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Mary Roberta Wintjen
Mary Roberta Wintjen, the daughter of Chester H. and Opal E. (Thomas) King, was born June 27, 1948 in Maryville, Missouri. She attended Worth County R-1 High School, Grant City, Missouri, graduating in 1966. Mary later attended Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, earning her Bachelor of Science degrees in Elementary Education and Library Science in 1969. She also attended University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, earning her Master’s Degree. On July 2, 1970, Mary was united in marriage to Terry Wintjen at First United Methodist Church, Maryville. They became the parents of two sons, Kevin and Darin. Mary worked in education for 30 years. She was then employed for Hannibal Public Schools as the Library Director, Hannibal, Missouri, retiring in 2001. Mary was a member of First Christian Church of Pittsfield, Illinois. She was
a former member of Missouri Association of School Librarians, Jefferson City, Missouri, Delta Kappa Gamma Teacher Society, and American Legion Auxiliary. Mary enjoyed reading, camping, traveling, and crocheting. Her favorite pastime was spending time with her grandchildren. Mary passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at Eastside Nursing Home, Pittsfield, Illinois, at the age of 72. Besides her parents and husband, Terry Wintjen, Mary was preceded in death by sisters, Ada May Fletch-
all and Bertha O’Banion; brother Don King and grandson Chance Wintjen. She is survived by her children, Kevin N. (Denise) Wintjen, Macon, Missouri and Darin (Shelley) Wintjen, Griggsville, Illinois; grandsons, Austin, Dustin, D.J. (Bekah) and Stone Wintjen; two sisters, Chesteen Stuck and Ruby Goff; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral Service were 11:00 A.M., Saturday, April 17, 2021, Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port, Missouri. Open visitation began at 11:00 A.M., Friday, April 16, 2021, Minter Funeral Chapel. The family received friends from 10:00-11:00 A.M., Saturday prior to the service. Private family interment: Hunter Cemetery, Rock Port. Memorials: Hunter Cemetery, Rock Port. Arrangements: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port. www.minterfuneralchapels.com
Solange Evans Solange Evans, 92 of Murphysboro, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at her home. She was born on January 23, 1929 in Saint Laurent du Var, France, the daughter of Rene and Irene Colas. She traveled to the to the United States to marry E. Fred Evans. They met just after World War II. She is survived by her daughters, Irene Maurice and family and Charlene DeHoet and family and a brother, Guy Colas and family. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents. Solange worked as a legal secretary in France before
coming to the States. She served as Downstate Treasurer of the American Association of Teachers of French and was a member of the American Association of University Professors.
She also held memberships in Phi Delta Kappa as well as Pi Delta Phi, the French National Honor Society. Graveside services for Solange Evans will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to the John A Logan Foundation, Fred and Solange Evans Scholarship Fund benefiting students studying Psychology or French. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Anna is in charge of arrangements. To leave online condolences for the family, please visit rendlemanhilemanfh.com
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Patricia Ball Patricia Ball, 96, passed away peacefully at Baywood Court Retirement Community, Castro Valley, CA on March 23, 2021. Pat was born on Jan. 24, 1925, in Griggsville, Illinois to Thomas and Hazel (Sleight) Ball, where she grew up with her two sisters, Martha June and Beverly Ann. Pat was 4th generation member of the farming and small business interests. She was also a 3rd generation public school teacher whose family put a high value on education and public service. Pat loved her adventurous childhood which enabled her to explore the entire community on her bicycle. Whether enjoying her tree house with one of her best friends or hours down at the local Wabash railroad station with Boone Stead, the station master, watching the huge steam locomotives pass through. It was a wonderful, memorable time. Pat’s elementary school years were highlighted by her experiences as a Girl Scout from 5th to 9th grades. Summer Scout camps
increased her interests in birding and environmental aspects of her world. These would continue throughout her life. Pat graduated from Griggsville High School in 1943 and enrolled in Western Illinois State Teachers College pursuing her interest in US History. After graduation in 1947 with a BA and began her teaching career at a small Illinois town. In 1950, Pat moved to California to continue her teaching career. First in Oroville, and then in 1958 she moved to Castro Valley. She taught in Castro Valley, and then at Pacific High in San Leandro she taught US His-
Randy Scott ‘Scotty’ Borrowman Randy Scott “Scotty” Borrowman, 62, of Nebo, IL passed away Friday morning April 16, 2021 at the Eastside Health and Rehabilitation Center in Pittsfield. Cremation is being accorded. A graveside memorial service will be held Friday, May 7, 2021
at 2:00 p.m. at the Nebo Cemetery. There is no visitation, however friends are invited to the graveside service. Memorials may be made to the Spring Creek Fire Department. Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is handling the arrangements.
Chantel Marie Myers Chantel Marie Myers, 54, of Atlas, IL died Thursday afternoon April 14, 2021 at her home. Cremation rites were accorded. A memorial service will be held Friday, April 30, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the memorial service. Memorials may be made to the family. Lummis Funeral Home
in Pleasant Hill is handling the arrangements.
tory. Pat also earned two Masters Degrees from Stanford in elementary education and California State University Hayward in US History. After 33 years in teaching, Pat retired in 1982. She traveled several programs through Elderhostel with her decades-long friend, Marilyn Sundberg. They also attended the Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, Oregon for many years. She was a 50 year+ member of the Eden United Church of Christ, American Association of University Women (life member), American Civil Liberties Union, League of Women Voters, and several environmental groups including the Nature Conservancy, Save The Redwoods League and others. Pat will be interred in her family plot in Griggsville Cemetery, Griggsville, Illinois, where a graveside service will be held 10 am Wednesday, April 28, 2021. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent at buchanancody.com.
Jamie Ann Wintjen
Jamie Ann Wintjen, 47, of Pittsfield, died with her family by her side on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Blessing Hospital. No services will be held at this time and cremation rites have been accorded. Memorials are suggested to be made to Ashlinn Wintjen’s Education Fund. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
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Let’s Take Alcoholism Seriously” says it all. Alcohol often looks cool when shown in the hands of a celebrity or favorite athlete, but we must realize what is in that glass is an addictive and deadly drug that is easily consumed in excess. People tend to not notice the danger No doubt most Americans still have of alcohol until someone becomes adtheir minds on the pandemic, but April dicted. Alcohol abuse is known to have is Alcohol Awareness Month, and time many contributing factors. In turn, the to think about America’s number one abuse can lead to unwanted consequenchealth issue—alcoholism and alco- es including death, divorce, family and hol-related problems. Though many ¿QDQFLDO GLVWUHVV DQG KRPHOHVVQHVV have learned to cope with problems in The connection between substance healthy ways, others have not, and it’s abuse and homelessness is discovered a time to look for ways to help, starting over and over again, reports Barnett, with awareness. who works with many in Los Angeles, Matthew Barnett, a writer for CBN CA who have found themselves homeNews, says that over 250 people die dai- less, with substance abuse being the ly as a result of alcohol abuse, shorten- main obstacle for getting back on track. ing the life of the victim by an average Thankfully there are many centers of 29 years. “As many people in the US around our nation that can offer help ZLOO GLH LQ ¿YH \HDUV RI DOFRKRO DEXVH in confronting these problems, one of as have died nationally during one pan- them being the Dream Center where Mr. demic.” Mr. Barnett’s title of his article %DUQHWW LV ZRUNLQJ 5HFHQWO\ P\ KXV³:H 7RRN WKH 3DQGHPLF 6HULRXVO\ 1RZ band and I heard a wonderful speaker,
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0U *DU\ 6WHSKHQV ZKR KDV D WHDP RI people working especially with young men trying to rehabilitate from alcohol and other drug addictions in East Central Illinois. They spend time with these guys, showing attitudes of Christian love and caring. It was heart-rending, yet so refreshing to hear of the success stories, along with the “trying to get back on track” issues these young men are trying to confront in the aftermath of substance abuse. The Centers for Disease Control VKRZV UHFHQW ¿QGLQJV RI KRZ RYHU LPbibing has been more prevalent during the pandemic, especially for women. :KLOH WKH %LEOH VD\V ³ $OFRKROLF :LQH is a mocker,” and imbibing can be unwise, the positive response is the words RI -HVXV ZKR VDLG ³&RPH XQWR PH DOO you who have heavy burdens, and I will JLYH \RX UHVW ´ .QRZLQJ -HVXV¶ ORYH IRU us, and spreading that love, can make a real difference. SUSANNE CURRY Griggsville, Ill.
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150 Years Ago April 27, 1871 The County Board of Supervisors has reduced the bounty for wolve scalps from $20 to $10 apiece. Mine host of the Mansion House has just received his new bus. Passengers will be taken to any part of the city for 25 cents. ,Q FRQ¿UPDWLRQ RI WKH IDFW that our citizens are putting on city airs, we have noticed that for several days an allayer of dust has been driven around the square, distributLQJ DQ DUWL¿FLDO VKRZHU RI water, which adds muchly to comfort. Merchants and others can keep their doors open without fear of having everything covered with dust. 125 Years Ago April 22, 1896 The latter part of last week the heat was excessive, and the vegetation leaped forward. The spell was broken Saturday when there was a heavy rainfall, which was general over the county. This morning the air was very cool, and overcoats were in demand. The time has come when the larger scholars are taken from school and put to work on the farms. The Nebo school closed Thursday, with the usual appropriate exercises. The Perry public school will close the 7th of May. The spring breaking has begun in good earnest and corn will soon be put in. It is an old saying that the corn must be planted as soon as the whippoorwill begins to sing in the spring, and he has sounded his note of warning. It was a great pity that the Arbor Day exercises at the 3LWWV¿HOG :HVW 6FKRRO ZHUH not witnessed by more than the few present. Each class planted a tree with appropriate ceremonies, the four being the oak, ash, elm and maple.
100 Years Ago April 27, 1921 Another step toward oil development in Pike County was taken yesterday afternoon when the stockholders in the Pike County Oil Association and the farmers who have leased their lands to the association met in a rousing get-together in the circuit courtroom. More than 100 stockholders of the company were present and participated in the meeting. Several hundred acres of bottom land near Kinderhook are under water because the McCraney Creek levee broke following a heavy rainfall. A contract has been let for a nine-mile levee to conWURO ÀRRGLQJ EHWZHHQ 9DOOH\ City and Chambersburg. The contract was let to a ChiFDJR ¿UP WKH OHYHH WR FRVW $195,000. 75 Years Ago April 24, 1946 Frederick Berry, who was recently honorably discharged from the U. S. Navy, has decided to go into business with his father, Dr. E. B. Berry. He received his training at the University of Illinois College of Dentistry, graduating in 1943. FrederLFN LV D ¿QH \RXQJ PDQ DQG his many friends here are pleased to learn that he has decided to locate here. He is married and they have a little daughter. ' : $SSV DQG KLV EURWKHU LQ ODZ : % 5XNJDEHU ZLOO RSHQ WKH $ 5 *URcery store on 312 S. Clarksville St. Saturday. Both boys are returned veterans, and will carry fresh produce, meats and groceries. The Pike County DemoFUDW DQG 5HSXEOLFDQ SDUWLHV organized in the courthouse 0RQGD\ 7KH 'HPRFUDW RI¿FHUV DUH 5XVVHOO $NLQ FKDLUman; Ellis Strubinger, vice chairman; Frank McCartney, secretary; and Hubert ThomDV WUHDVXUHU 7KH 5HSXEOLFDQ
FKDLUPDQ LV :LOOLDP - 7KRUton, Nebo; vice chairman is /DZUHQFH *D\ 5RFNSRUW secretary is Eddie O’brien, Barry; and treasurer is Louis :HLU RI +XOO 7KH -XQLRU FKRLU RI WKH 3LWWV¿HOG 0HWKRGLVW &KXUFK which is under the direction of Miss Edna Mae Brown, totaling 45 persons, led the Easter choir procession last Sunday. 50 Years Ago April 28, 1971 Bruce Boren, of Nebo, was re-elected chairman of the Pike County Board of Supervisors in an organizational meeting of the 24-member board. -RKQ &RGG SULQFLSDO RI :HVW 3LNH +LJK 6FKRRO XQWLO KLV UHWLUHPHQW LQ -DQXDU\ was honored for 27 years of service as secretary of the Pike County Conference. The conference included 16 Pike County high schools in 1944; now there are 7 Pike County high schools in the conference, along with Brussels and Hardin in Calhoun County. Three Pike County students are among 126 University of Illinois students who will receive “Bronze Tablet” honors Friday at the Honors Day convocation. They are David M. Parks of Pearl, majoring in engineering meFKDQLFV (YHO\Q 5RVH %RZHQ RI %DUU\ PDMRULQJ LQ ¿QH DQG DSSOLHG DUWV DQG /DXUD -HDQ Kendrick of Barry, majoring in liberal arts and sciences. Pvt. Kevin D. McKee has completed basic training DW )W /HRQDUG :RRG 0R and is now at Ft. Polk, La. for advanced infantry training. He is the son of Mr. and 0UV 5REHUW 0F.HH RI 55 Pleasant Hill. 25 Years Ago April 24, 1996 The brunt of storms that caused considerable damage and even death in central Illinois Friday afternoon passed
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AND OTHER AREA NEWS Plan on going to the Anticipation concert this Saturday evening The gospel group Anticipation will be at the Griggsville Church of the Nazarene this Saturday, April 24, at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. Birthdays and anniversaries: April 21, Johnny Picone; April 22, Helen Mays, Sam Myers, Seth Myers; April 23, Carroll Borrowman, Emily Myers Wright, Tina Lovelace, Amy and Kent McDermott; April 25, Mike Devine; April 27, Whitney McDonald. Prayer requests: Miracles for our world to turn back to God, healing answers for cancer and the coronavirus, Anne Hopkins, Bonnie Prudoehl, Brian Bradshaw, Cheryl and Chuck Rheynard, Carl Blacketer, Dave Jones from Stockton, Mo., 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, Ron Lair, Roger Straus, and Roger Bonnett. Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is. Jeremiah 17:7 Trivia Questions for This Week: 1. At what age does a filly become a mare? 2. What is the sleepiest animal in the world? 3. What is the largest animal ever known to have lived on Earth? Easter Sunday guests of Larry and Patty Manker of Griggsville were: Kevin Manard of Plainville; Robert and Kathy Manard and Amber of Meredosia; Andrea Manard of Jacksonville and Dawnyetta Manard and Charlene Westfall of Griggsville. They all enjoyed a potluck dinner, visiting and watching Charlene at an egg hunt. Joann McIntire stopped by for a short visit with the Wyvetta Davis Wednesday afternoon, April 14. Carl and Wanda Blacketer brought lunch up to the home of Wyvetta Davis Thursday, April 15, which
By WYVETTA DAVIS 217-285-4880 w9yti@irtc.net they all enjoyed. Afterwards they played cards all afternoon. Wyvetta Davis enjoyed having Sunday lunch with Mary and Rodney Cobb. Just finished a very good book called “Danger in the Shadows” by Dee Henderson that I highly recommend. I always appreciate news from each and every one of you. I do ask that if you want your news to be in the next week’s papers that you make sure I have received it by early Sunday afternoon. I prefer you either call me with your news (number is by my name at the beginning of the column) or if it’s lengthy, please call to make sure I’m home, and just drop it off at my house. Blessings are present in everyday living. Make the effort to concentrate on finding them.
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GP Title I family night scavenger hunt April 23 Anticipation will be performing at the Griggsville Nazarene Church this Saturday at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to come out and hear this wonderful band! Congratulations to Tate Kunzeman, Cash Kirk and Ethan Lothridge for being named to the Pike County Conference All Conference Team! Tate and Cash were named to the first team and Ethan was named to the second team. GP Title I Family Night Scavenger Hunt will be held Friday, April 23, in the Griggsville Park. Grades K-1 begin at 6 p.m. Grades 2-4 begin at 6:45 p.m. Students must be accompanied by an adult. Snacks and prizes for all participants. Grand prize drawing at 7:30 p.m. The MVCSC held a successful spaghetti dinner fundraiser at the Crossroads Center Sunday. It is so heartwarming to see how many people come out PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Proposed Tariff Changes Gas Service Schedule Ill. C. C. No. 2 To the Gas Patrons of Ameren Illinois Company d/b/a Ameren Illinois: Ameren Illinois (or Company) hereby gives notice to the public that on March LW ¿OHG ZLWK WKH ,OOLnois Commerce Commission evidence (direct testimony) regarding the reconciliation of revenues collected from its gas customers under the Company’s Rider TAR and Gas Environmental AdjustPHQW 5LGHU *($ ZLWK FRVWV LQFXUUHG LQ FRQQHFWLRQ ZLWK certain environmental remediation activities associated ZLWK LWV PDQXIDFWXUHG JDV plant sites in Illinois from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. Rider TAR is applicable to Rate Zone II (formerly the AmerenCILCO service territory) and Rider GEA is applicable to Rate Zones I and III (formerly the AmerenCIPS and AmerenIP services territories, respectively). This reconciliation may result in changes to the Company’s rates and charges ZLWK UHVSHFW WR JDV GHOLYHU\ service charges throughout the Company’s territories in Illinois. The changes in rates DQG FKDUJHV ZLOO WDNH HIIHFW after hearings and after the &RPPLVVLRQ LVVXHV LWV ¿QDO Order. 7KH &RPPLVVLRQ GRFNHWHG WKHVH ¿OLQJV DV 'RFNHW 1RV 21-0048 (RZ I), 21-0049 (RZ II), and 21-0050 (RZ III). A copy of the evidence may be inspected at the Ameren ,OOLQRLV RI¿FHV ORFDWHG DW Liberty Street, Peoria, Illinois or online at ZZZ LFF LOOLQRLV JRY H GRFNHW . All parties interested in this matter may obtain information ZLWK UHVSHFW WKHUHWR HLWKHU GLrectly from Ameren Illinois or by addressing the Chief &OHUN RI WKH ,OOLQRLV &RPmerce Commission, 527 East &DSLWRO $YHQXH 6SULQJ¿HOG Illinois 62706. AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY d/b/a Ameren Illinois %\ 5LFKDUG - 0DUN President 4.14, 4.21
and support Pike County events. Your support doesn’t go unnoticed in the various fundraisers for our county! Congratulations to Avery Bradshaw, Cash Kirk and Ashley Waters for being selected to play in the Western Illinois Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Westown Ford Lincoln All Star Game! The games will be on Sunday, June 13 at MAC (former MacMurray gym) in Jacksonville. The girls game will be at 2 p.m. and the boys game will be at 5 p.m. Fans will be allowed. Our very own Coach White will be coaching one of the boys teams! Congratulations to all! Happy belated birthday wishes go out to Connie Ross over the Chambersburg way who celebrates her birthday April 19! IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS, ADAMS COUNTY IN PROBATE ESTATE OF MARY ANN PETERS Deceased. No. 20-P-42 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Mary Ann Peters of the City of Kinderhook, State of Illinois. Letters of Administration was issued on September 17, 2020, to Jason Peters and Derrick Peters of 185 E Spring Street, Pike County, Illinois and 285 W Grand Street, Pike County, Illinois, respectively, as Independent Co-Administrators, whose attorneys are Schuenke Law Firm, LLC, 510 Maine Street, Suite 806, Quincy, Illinois 62301. The estate will be administered without Court supervision, unless under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act of 1975 (as amended) (7551LCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk. Claims against the estate PD\ EH ¿OHG LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI the Clerk of the Court at the Pike County Courthouse, 100 E Washington Street, Illinois, or with the representative, or both, within six months from WKH GDWH RI ¿UVW SXEOLFDWLRQ RI this Notice on April, 16, 2021, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of said Probate Act, (755 ILCS 5/18-3) the date stated in that QRWLFH $Q\ FODLP QRW ¿OHG RQ or before that date is barred. &RSLHV RI D FODLP ¿OHG ZLWK the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within GD\V DIWHU LW KDV EHHQ ¿OHG Jason Peters and Derrick Peters Independent Co-Administrators Ryan P. Schuenke SCHUENKE LAW FIRM, LCC Attorneys at Law 510 Maine Street, Suite 806 Quincy, Illinois 62301 Telephone: 217-222-7420 Fax: 217-222-1653 Email: rschuenke@schuenkelaw.com Attorneys for Independent Co-Administrators 4.21, 4.28, 5.5
By NADINE KESSINGER 217-407-4502 kessy@casscomm.com Fire destroyed a shed early Sunday morning at the home of Mrs. Bernice Klinefelter. Kimberli Troxell and children Ryder Foilles and Sawyer Kessinger enjoyed a trip to St. Louis for the weekend which included enjoying time at the St. Louis zoo. Don’t forget to call or email me with your news for next week! “When you forgive, you free your soul, but when you say ‘I’m sorry,’ you free two souls.” – Donald L. Hicks PUBLIC NOTICE Pike County Housing Authority (PCHA) has available for public review and comment a revision to its 5-Year 3+$ 3ODQ IRU ¿VFDO \HDUV $V D 4XDOL¿HG 3+$ PCHA is not required to submit an Annual PHA Plan but is required to complete an annual &LYLO 5LJKWV &HUWL¿FDWLRQ LQVWHDG 7KH UHYLVHG <HDU 3+$ 3ODQ +8' )RUP < DQG FXUUHQW &LYLO 5LJKWV &HUWL¿FDWLRQ +8' )RUP &5 DUH DYDLODEOH IRU UHYLHZ DORQJ with the previously HUD acFHSWHG <HDU 3+$ 3ODQ IRU D PLQLPXP RI GD\V EHJLQQLQJ WKURXJK 2Q DW SP PCHA will hold a public meeting to receive comments and further discuss those already SUHVHQWHG LI DSSOLFDEOH 3&+$ will accept the draft version of the 5-Year PHA Plan at its %RDUG PHHWLQJ DQG ¿QDO YHUVLRQ DW LWV %RDUG PHHWLQJ 2QFH WKH ¿QDO SKDVH LV FRPSOHWH DOO GRFXments will be forwarded to the Illinois Housing Development Authority for consistency UHYLHZ DQG WKHQ +8' IXOO\ completing the revision of the <HDU 3+$ 3ODQ VXEPLVVLRQ 7KH PDLQ IRFXV RI WKH UHYLVLRQ LV WR LQFRUSRUDWH VSHFL¿F merge/demolition/disposition information for PCHA’s 58 units ORFDWHG LQ 3LWWV¿HOG /DQGHVV 7HUUDFH 3OHDVDQW +LOO 3HUU\ DQG %D\OLV PCHA has all documents mentioned above for review at LWV &RPPXQLW\ %XLOGLQJ ORFDWHG DW 0DVRQ 6WUHHW %DUU\ ,Olinois and also on its website at ZZZ SLNHKRXVLQJ FRP LQ WKH JHQHUDO VHFWLRQ 3&+$ LV DQ Equal Housing Provider and (TXDO 2SSRUWXQLW\ (PSOR\HU
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Arrests Charles Lee Story, 39, Beardstown, was arrested April 17 at 8:40 p.m. on a charge of theft. He remains lodged. Sharmar Muhammad, 23, Chicago, was arrested April 17 at 3:51 a.m. on a charge of driving on a suspended or revoked license, obstructing justice and a Kane County warrant. He remains lodged. Raymond M. Baxter, 40, Cookeyville, Tenn., was arrested April 16 at 5:33 p.m. on a charge of driving on a suspended or revoked license. He remains lodged. Cole A. Rose, 29, Griggsville, was arrested April 13 at 8:56 p.m. on a failure to appear warrant. He was released April 13 at 9:01 p.m. Robert E. Wilbanks, 52, Griggsville, was arrested April 14 at 1:53 p.m. on a driving under the influence of any amount of drug charge. He remains lodged. Tyler J. Syrcle, 22, Griggsville, was arrested April 14 at 7:41 p.m. on a charge of domestic battery. He was released April 17 at 7:45 a.m. Bradley S. Smart, 27, Griggsville, was arrested April 15 at 4:13 p.m. on a petition seeking revocation. Edward E. Hull, 28, Griggsville, was arrested April 16
at 11:39 p.m. on a charge of domestic battery. He remains lodged. Courvaria Rodgers, 23, Hannibal, Mo., was arrested April 13 at 3:07 p.m. on a warrant alleging failure to appear. He remains lodged. Channon M. Pults, 29, Hull, was arrested April 12 at 11:22 a.m. on a Pike County warrant alleging failure to appear. Gregory N. Flowers, 29, Kingsville, Mo., was arrested April 13 at 8:43 on a Pike County warrant alleging failure to appear. He was released April 13 at 7:52 p.m. Jazmine M. Lochbaum, 20, was arrested April 15 at 1:31 a.m. on a warrant of arrest for revocation of supervision and a bench warrant for failure to appear at payment review. She was released April 15 at 10:37 a.m. Steven A. Taylor, 59, Nebo, was arrested April 12 at 12:58 p.m. on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and battery. He remains lodged. William Austin Wade, 35, Nebo, was arrested April 13 at 12:36 a.m. on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. He was released April 13 at 2:45 a.m. Bobby J. Warner, 37, Nebo,
was arrested April 15 on a Calhoun County warrant for violation of probation. He was released April 15 at 1:45 p.m. Dustin J. Johns, 35, Pittsfield, was arrested April 15 at 9:05 on two Pike County bench warrants. Austin W. Clark, 22, Pleasant Hill, was arrested April 12 at 7:13 a.m. on a failure to appear warrant. He was released April 12 at 1:13 p.m. Kimberly I. Colberts, 34, Rockport, was arrested April 18 at 7:06 p.m. on a charge of possession of controlled substance. She was released April 18 at 7:43 p.m. Jason K. Sprague, 43, Roodhouse, was arrested April 14 at 5:42 p.m. on a Pike County bench warrant alleging failure to appear and a bench warrant for petition of revocation of probation. He was released April 14 at 11:12 p.m. Rebecca Meigh Wolf, 21, Troy, Mo., was arrested April 15 at 8:25 p.m. on a petition to revoke. She was released April 15 at 8:21 p.m. Zoe E. Wright, 18, Winchester, was arrested April 13 at 9:17 p.m. on a charge of criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct. She was released April 14 at 5:49 p.m.
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Homecoming Queen. Also Dylan Richards, Mr. King and Braylee Anderson, the flower girl! It is with deep sadness to announce the passing of Erma Hill. She was such a dear, kind soul and will be deeply missed. Also sympathy is extended to the family of Julie (Anderson) Stickman. Deepest sympathy to
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This Day In History April 21
%& - Today is the traditional date of the foundation of Rome. %& - Marcus Antonius was defeated by Octavian near Modena, Italy. - Mongol Emperor Babur annihilated the Indian Army of Ibrahim Lodi. - The Maryland Toleration Act was passed, allowing all freedom of worship. - William III and Mary II were crowned joint king and queen of England, Scotland and Ireland. - John Adams was sworn in as the first U.S. Vice President. - General Sam Houston defeated Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto. This battle decided the independence of Texas. - The Mississippi River was crossed by a rail train for the first time (between Davenport, IA, and Rock Island, IL). - The U.S. Congress established the U.S. Mint in Denver, CO.
- The Spanish-American War began. - U.S. Marines occupied Vera Cruz, Mexico. The troops stayed for six months.
- In Athens, Army colonels took over the government and installed Constantine Kollias as premier.
- Bill Carlisle, the infamous ‘last train robber,’ robbed a train in Hanna, WY.
- Apollo 16 astronauts John Young and Charles Duke explored the surface of the moon.
- German fighter ace Manfred von Richthofen, “The Red Baron,” was shot down and killed during World War I.
- South Vietnam president, Nguyen Van Thieu, resigned, condemning the United States.
- “Take It or Leave It” premiered on CBS Radio.
- “Annie” opened on Broadway.
- U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt announced that several Doolittle pilots had been executed by the Japanese.
- In France, it was announced that doctors had found virus believed to cause AIDS.
- In New York, the Sidney Janis Gallery held the Dada exhibition. - Leonard Ross, age 10, became the youngest prizewinner on the “The Big Surprise”. He won $100,000. - Alf Dean caught a 16-foot, 10-inch white shark that weighed 2,664 pounds. At the time it was the largest catch with a rod and reel.
- U.S. President Abraham Lincoln’s funeral train left Washington.
- Brasilia became the capital of Brazil.
- The first Buffalo was born in Golden Gate Park.
- The French army revolted in Algeria.
- Woodville Latham and his sons demonstrated their Panopticon. It was the first movie projector developed in the United States.
- Svetlana Alliluyeva (Svetlana Stalina) defected in New York City. She was the daughter of Joseph Stalin.
- Manuel Ortega proposed a cease-fire for Nicaragua. - Geraldo Rivera opened a vault that belonged to Al Capone at the Lexington Hotel in Chicago. Nothing of interest was found inside. - Special occasion stamps were offered for the first time by the U.S. Postal Service. “Happy Birthday” and “Get Well” were among the first to be offered. - The Game Boy handheld video game device was released in Japan. - Robert Alton Harris became the first person executed by the state of California in 25 years. He was put to death for the 1978 murder of two teen-age boys.
- Jackie Parker became the first woman to qualify to fly an F-16 combat plane. - Astronomers announced in Washington that they had discovered possible signs of a new family of planets orbiting a star 220 light-years away. - In Sinking Spring, PA, a man chased his estranged girlfriend through town and then forced her car into the path of an oncoming train. The woman and her 3 passengers were killed. - North Carolina researchers announced that the heart of a 66 million-year-old dinosaur was more like a mammal or bird than that of a reptile. - The 1998 Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act went into effect. - In the city of General Santos, 14 people were killed and 69 were injured in a bomb attack on a department store. The attack was blamed on Muslim extremists. - North and South Korea agreed to hold Cabinet-level talks the following week. - UNESCO launched The World Digital Library. The World Digital Library (WDL) is an international digital library operated by UNESCO and the United States Library of Congress. https://on-this-day.com/onthisday/thedays/alldays/ apr21.htm
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OBITUARIES Patricia E Bennett Pat Bennett age 83 died April 10, 2021 at home in Haines City, Florida. She was born April 26, 1937 near Perry, Illinois, daughter of the late Robert and Glenna Baldwin. She married Dale Bennett in August of 1953 who preceded her in death February 11, 2021. Surviving is her longtime companion, Jim Eickelschulte, of Haines City,
Florida. Also surviving are her sons, Mark Bennett (Jennifer) of Meredosia, Illinois, Mike Bennett (Joyce) of Griggsville, Illinois, Murray Bennett (Diane) of Longview, Texas, ten grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by her brother, Donovan (Butch) Baldwin and sister, Dixie
Berry. Pat worked many years at Hartman and Simmons GYN/OB Clinic in Jacksonville, Illinois. Later she was employed by Quincy Medical Group in Quincy, Illinois. Private Services will be held at a later date by Pat’s family. Memorials suggested to go for cancer research.
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Etta Loretta Sargent Etta Loretta Sargent, 86, of Griggsville and Pittsfield, died on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Spring, TX. A memorial service will be held at a later date and cremation rites have been accorded. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com.
Pike County Chamber of Commerce announces annual award winners
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Pittsfield’s Courtyard Café and Bakery, owned by Paul and Patty Ruble, was named Business of the Year.
Nebo Community Club received the Chamber’s Community Betterment Award. President Donnie Johns was presented with the plaque
By KENT COULTAS Scott County Times West Central’s football team received a forfeit win against Pleasant Hill last week according to Coach Matt Coultas. Pleasant Hill had a limited number of players available for the game and decided not play the Cougars.
Athletic director Grant DeWitt attempted to find another game but was not successful. Havana agreed to play West Central on Wednesday, but Havana canceled because of COVID issues at that school. The Cougars (4-1) finish the season Friday at 7 p.m. at Brown County (4-1). The Hornets beat Triopia 8-0 last week.
Volleyball April 12 Griggsville-Perry loses to North Greene, 9-25, 19-25. Sophie Bennett, two assists, three digs, one kill, two points; Sydnee Brown, five digs, one kill, three points; Renae Martin one point, one block, four digs; Kaylee Spencer, five digs, one kill, three points; Gracie Stabile, two digs; Ashley Waters, two blocks, one point.
for 4; Ali Merryman was 2 for 4; Emma Saxe, 2 for 4; Taylor Scott, 2 for 4; Ella Constable, 1 for 3 and Jaynee Heafner, 1 for 3. Audrey White was the losing pitcher, allowing 11 hits and 9 runs, striking out three.
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April 15 Griggsville-Perry loses to Carrollton, 22-25, 10-25 Sophie Bennett, two points, four assists; Sydney Brown, two points, one dig; Belle Garrett, one points; Renae Martin, two points, one block, four digs, two kills, Kaylee Spencer, one point, five digs, two kills; Gracie Stabile, five points, two digs; Ashley Waters, four blocks, two kills. Softball April 16 Pittsfield Lady Saukees, 7, Quincy High, 9 At the plate, Matti McCartney was 2 for 4; Rachel Boatright was 1 for 3; Carlee Constable was 1
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The Bird City Boys, Ben Westfall and Brian Fitzgarrald, received the Chamber’s Fickle Goddess of Fortune Award for their work celebrating Griggsville’s legacy as Purple Martin Capital.
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Outgoing Picture Pittsfield President Jessica Guthrie received Volunteer of the Year for her work with the organization.
Football April 16 Pittsfield, 17, Auburn, 38 Passing: Weston McAllister, 20/27, 199 yards, one touchdown. Rushing: Gauge Gratton, 20 carries for 110 yards, one touchdown; Colton Storey, 10 carries for 60 yards; Mason Pherigo, four carries, 32 yards. Receiving: Bobby Stout, nine catches, 101 yards, one touchdown; Mason Pherigo, six carries, 61 yards; J.J. Petty, one catch, 25 yards; Gauge Gratton, three catches, 23 yards; Ethan Palmer, one catch, 20 yards; Joel Clements, two catches, 15 yards. Pleasant Hill forfeit to West Central, April 16, due to Pleasant Hill not having enough players for the game.
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McAllisters celebrate 45 years Mr. and Mrs. Bryan McAllister are celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary on Sunday, April 25, at the Detroit Town Hall. Bryan and Ida are the parents of seven children: Diana Lynn McAllister McDonald, John Richard McAllister, Douglas Wayne Daniel, Brian Scott Daniel, Kimberly Sue Daniel Bauer, Kurt Matthew McAllister and Kory Michael McAllister. They have 16 grandchildren: Keaton McAllister, Jordan Cawthon, Olin McConnell, Nic McConnell, Megan Daniel Vose, Halie Daniel, Bradley Daniel, Seth Daniel, Nicholas Daniel, Nolan Daniel, Taylor Bauer, Lauren Bauer, Kamden McAllister, Karlee McAllister, Weston McAllister and Nate McAllister. They have five great-grandchildren and one on the way: Gracie Jo and Jax Bryan McAllister, Owen Markert and Carson Cawthon, Beau Daniel Vose and Bennett Reed Daniel on the way. They have lived in Detroit all their married lives.
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Western High School senior Sadie Abney, seated, center, signed a letter of intent to play volleyball for the Culver-Stockton Wildcats last week at WHS. Abney was accompanied to the signing by her parents, Marsha, left, and Eric Copher and witnessed by Tim Abney, both seated. Standing are Loren Eldridge, volleyball coach at Culver-Stockton and Anna Hechler, volleyball coach at Western. Abney says she will major in elementary education.
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