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CASA of Pike County First positive highlights National Child COVID-19 case Abuse and Prevention Month in Pike County

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Pike County, a program of Advocacy Network for Children, planted pinwheels on the courthouse lawn on April 1 in honor of National Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month.

Due to COVID-19 concerns, this was a non-communal event.

Each pinwheel planted represents a child currently in the foster care system in Pike County due to abuse or neglect. The pinwheel planting is an annual event in Adams County. According to Pike County CASA coordinator Karolina Anton, this was the first pinwheel planting in Pike County.

“It’s usually a public event, where community members plant the pinwheels,” Anton said. “And there’s a public ceremony.”

Anton says that the COVID19 public health crisis has added hurdles to the job of communicating with families and advocating for abused children.

“Our volunteers are still making contact,” Anton said. “We want to make sure our volunteers are safe, and make sure the kids are safe too.”

Due to the COVID-19 school closures causing children to spend extended periods of time at home away from teachers, Anton says that more children are threatened by child abuse in their homes.

“Child abuse hotline calls are down 50 percent,” Anton says.

“The children are not around mandatory reporters. We don’t know what’s going on at home.”

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CASA coordinator for Pike County Karolina Anton is shown after “planting” 40 pinwheels outside the Pike County courthouse Wednesday, April 1. The 40 pinwheels represent the 40 abused Pike County children currently in care of the foster system and CASA.

According to Circuit Clerk Bryce Gleckler, while court hearings are taking place at a minimum to reduce possible exposure to COVID-19, the most pressing family and child related issues are still being taken up by the court system.

“If it’s an issue of who gets a child home over Easter or of custody, those are taking place,” Gleckler said.

National Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to prevent

child abuse and neglect and promotes the social and emotional well-being of children and families. During the month of April, and throughout the year, communities are encouraged to increase awareness and provide education and support to families through resources and strategies to prevent child abuse and neglect.

For more information on the CASA program, call Karolina Anton at 217-617-6058 or kanton@advonet.org. If you think a child is being abused, call 1-800-25-ABUSE.

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The Pike County Health Department has speculated that it was only a matter of time before COVID-19 hit Pike County.

Saturday, April 4, the county received notification of a positive test.

The positive case is a female in the age range of 25 - 40 years of age. She is recovering at home in isolation. Contacts of the positive case have been identified and are under public health order for home quarantine. All persons involved are fully cooperative with isolation and quarantine.

Nancy Halpin, of the PCHD, said no further information about the positive case would be released.

“We are not releasing any more details, such as type of exposure or anything,” Halpin said. “This is a small community and we want to protect the patient’s privacy and comply with HIPPA laws.”

According to Halpin, 10 people have been tested through the PCHD and only one positive test has been identified.

“I would have no way of knowing how many people are using private laboratories,” Halpin said.

“We would only be notified of those tests if the results were positive.

The PCHD wants to reassure the public that immediate action is taken by the health department when a positive case is identified.

Residents can protect themselves by: washing your hands often and avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands; avoid close contact with those that are sick; cover your nose and mouth with a cloth face cover when around others; cover your cough and sneezes; clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily.

For general COVID-19 questions, Illinoisans can also call the Hotline 1-800-899-3931 twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week or email DPH.SICK@ ILLINOIS.GOV. Anyone who is sick and has respiratory symptoms, such as fever, cough, and shortness of breath, should stay home and call a medical provider.

Blessing Hospital’s COVID Hotline number is 217277-3504.

Quincy Medical Group has also established a hotline. Their number is 217-277-4001.

Planting season is here

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Despite all the shutdowns with the COVID-19, farming goes on.

Several Pike County producers were out in fields last week and earlier this week preparing the ground for planting, according to Ed Logan, of Logan Agriculture in Griggsville.

“We have been running fast and furious,” Logan said. “We started March 31 and have literally serviced thousands of acres.”

Logan says his business is seeing all facets of the planting operation - dry chemicals, anhydrous ammonia, spraying, petroleum deliveries.

“And we are even seeing a few planters in the fields,” he said.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is predicting increase in corn and bean planting this year after a disastrous 2019 season. The USDA says farmers are gripped by by uncertainty surrounding spring weather and the economic downturn from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The U.S. Department

of Agriculture released its annual prospective plantings report Tuesday, which shows how many acres farmers of major crops intend to plant this spring. Illinois farmers are expected to plant 11.3 million acres of corn and 10.5 million acres of soybeans this planting season, according to the report.

If all expected acreage is planted, that would be an increase of 8 percent for corn and 6 percent for soybeans over last year, when record precipitation from January to June decreased plantings and dropped production by 18 percent for corn and 20 percent for soybeans.

Logan agrees with those predictions, saying most farmers made their choices of what acres to plant to what crop last winter based on the market predictions.

“I think Pike will follow the national trend,” he said.

Increasing uncertainty is a wetter-than-normal spring forecasted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. NOAA scientists currently predict April through June will be rainier than average in Illinois.

However, forecasters have said they expect this planting season will not be as wet as last year.

Planting season in Illinois generally runs from early April to early June, varying in different regions of the state.

Many farmers last year, especially those in the most flooded areas of the state, were planting well into June and even into July.

If June 2020 comes along and farmers have yet to plant corn it is expected some may forgo planting and instead activate the “prevented planting” payments in their crop insurance coverage.

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The Reeds, who farm near Hull, were out last week readying the fields for planting. No rain for several days and no rain in the forecast has farmers moving to get seeds in the ground.

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Please be patient with ag retail during this time as they operate under social distancing requirements and best practices. Phone calls are the safest ways to conduct most business right now as businesses do

their part to maintain healthy so they can best serve customers now and into heavy planting season.

The Governor’s Executive Order impacts various auctions scheduled to take place over the coming weeks. The Pike Scott Farm bureau has clarified with the governor’s office: Q Land and machinery auctions should be conducted

online or via phone at this time.

Q Livestock auctions can occur with appropriate social distancing requirements enforced (including maintaining 6’ of distance between attendees, practicing hand washing and sanitation, and others).

Q Online or phone bidding is strongly encouraged.

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GARDENING IS NOT CANCELLED

Sarah Nichols sorts plant orders at Pittsfield’s Eastside Garden Center Monday April 6. From April 6 12, Eastside is open for pre-orders and curbside pick up only. The garden center can be reached for orders at 217-285-6563 or eastsidegardens62363@ gmail.com. Information about availability and inventory can be found on Eastside’s Facebook page.

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Maschhoffs donate hams to community members at Pittsfield Nazarene

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press As Covid-19 continues to spread across the U.S. many people are out of work as non-essential businesses have been forced to close, and a visit to the grocery store is discouraged by public health officials. In response, the Maschhoff family has donated to families in need a 15-lb smoked ham for Easter. “We have been extremely blessed over the years,� says Ken Maschhoff, co-owner and Chairman of the Board for The Maschhoffs. “Growing up, Dave, Karen, Julie and I were taught to be grateful and to help those in need whenever possible. That’s why when this virus started to spread across the U.S. and people were being laid off from their jobs, we knew we needed to do something for our local communities.� On Friday, April 3, the Maschhoff family and employees handed out nearly 2,500 hams in Carlyle, Breese, Trenton, Centralia, Nashville, Louisville and

Pittsfield. The company also ensured that several local police stations, fire departments, schools and food pantries received donations of hams. “These are strong local communities where our employees are raising their families,� says, co-owner Dave Maschhoff. “Over the years, the people in these towns have been gracious to our family and our employees. This is just our way of showing appreciation for those who are in a tough spot right now.�

When distributing the hams, the Maschhoff team took precautions to follow social distancing and other CDC guidelines to ensure the risk of spreading Covid-19 was minimized. “When we asked our employees if they would like to volunteer for this project, the response was overwhelming,� says Julie Maschhoff, co-owner and Vice President of Public Policy. “A lot of people wanted to help, but we had to keep the team small to

Barry approves Bow Lake Subdivision development agreement

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press At the Monday, April 6 Barry city council meeting, members unanimously approved a development agreement with the developers of the city’s proposed Bow Lake Subdivision.

Barry Mayor Shawn Rennecker had presented members with a draft of the agreement at a previous council meeting. The document defines the contributions of the city and developer respectively towards the subdivision project. At last night’s meeting, it was clarified that while the developer would pay for and carry out the excavation and installation of the subdivision’s new streets, the city would provide all of the materials for street paving.

Upon approval of the development agreement, Rennecker informed the council that he would take steps to begin the process of rezoning the area to be developed.

Council members also approved rate hikes to residents’ water and sewer use.

Members discussed that an additional six percent increase would be necessary to make the city’s water service self supporting, however members approved a three percent increase to alleviate some of the financial burden on residents. Sewer rates were also raised by the council by $1.25 per 1,000 gallons used.

The council also voted to limit parking on Rodgers Street from Davis to Grand to 15 minutes, as there is pick-up and drop-off for a childcare facility located on the block.

Mayor Rennecker reported that Barry had received a grant to cover 55 percent of the purchase price of a new Sheriff’s Department vehicle to help patrol the community.

The city has budgeted for the remaining approximately $20,000 of the vehicle’s cost.

City administrator Jeff Hogge updated the council on Barry’s ongoing code enforcement initiative.

Hogge reported that, in light of COVID-19 concerns, the effort to enforce code violations had slowed — due in part to the court system not holding code enforcement hearings or levying code violation fines. According to Hogge, however, he has observed yards being cleaned up and mowed as the weather has warmed.

A brief discussion of the city’s definition of derelict vehicles took place following the code enforcement report.

The council and mayor agreed that vehicles kept in Barry must be licensed and insured.

Uninsured or licensed vehicles must be stored in a shed with four walls and a roof.

Public Works director Robert Snyder informed council members that city workers have been patching streets and improving city ditches. Snyder also reported that pending COVID-19 postponement, preparations to open the city’s pool would

commence May 1. City workers have installed a new pump, a new filter, and a new electrical shut-off at the pool.

A moment of silence was observed during the council meeting to pay respect to former mayor Ed Venicombe who passed away March 26 in Quincy. Council members discussed possible tributes to honor Venicombe’s service to the city. Further discussion and action will take place regarding commemorating Venicombe.

Mayor Rennecker also told the council that with city attorney Tad Brenner’s election as Eighth Judicial Circuit Judge, the city is in the process of finding a new attorney. Rennecker also reported that an estimated 53 percent of Barry residents have responded to the census to date.

ensure we did not have too many people in one gathering space.�

According to Pittsfield Nazarene’s lead pastor B.J. Thelander, the church serving as a ham donation site for the Maschhoffs falls in line with the church’s mission. “We have a couple Maschhoff employees as church members who brought the idea to us,� Thelander said. “Pikeland’s Snack Pack program also operates out of one of our buildings so it made sense.�

While the Nazarene Church’s Samaritans Closet, a free source of clothes to community members, is closed during the COVID-19 public health crisis, Thelander says the church is working to help ensure food security among

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Left to right: Ivan Reneau, Jeff Bolton, Todd Peebles, Amy Pressey, Elijah Hoover, Jason Buss, and Jeff Mahoney distribute hams to families in need at Pittsfield’s Nazarene Church Friday, April 3. Maschhoff also distributed hams in the southern Illinois communities of Carlyle, Breese, Trenton, Centralia, Nashville, and Louisville.

Pike County’s most vulnerable residents by working with other churches and community organizations. “We’re trying to work hand in hand with the Reach Out Center and the Crossing to magnify their food pan-

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Thelander encouraged community members impacted by COVID-19 layoffs to contact the church, and — depending on circumstances and resources — the church

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Thelander said. “Our leadership has put aside some resources to help. We’re still here for the community.�

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Griggsville council holds abbreviated, open air meeting

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Griggsville’s city council met Wednesday, April 1 to pay the city’s bills and attend to any other pressing city business.

Council members met outside the city hall and stood six feet apart from one another to reduce the possibility of spreading COVID-19. The only official business on the council’s agenda was to satisfy the city’s financial responsibilities for the month — which council members took care of in a little over five minutes.

Mayor Kent Goewey also reports that as long as COVID-19 social distancing practices are in place Griggsville’s city hall will be closed to walk-in traffic. Bills may be paid through a drop-off slot at the city hall. If residents must pay in cash, they can knock on the door to pay and receive a receipt from city clerk Linda Brawdy.

Goewey also reports that workers continue to perform essential functions around the community — including mowing, maintenance work, and work on the city’s water system. Work on the water line near Stanford and Washington is ongoing to replace the existing line, which was too shallow and leak-prone.

In addition, Goewey says that before the beginning of July, Adams Net will remove their equipment from Griggsville’s water tower and stop renting the space from the city. The end of the lease agreement, according to Goewey, represents a loss of revenue for the city’s water tower and beautification funds amounting to $800 per month.

Goewey says all essential city services will continue through the COVID-19 public health crisis. “We’re just riding this out like everybody else,� Goewey said.

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PIKE COUNTY

SCHOOLS READJUSTING TO FULL APRIL CLOSURE

Students and parents picked up learning packets and meals at Griggsville-Perry schools Monday, April 6. Left to right are Bethany Dunham, third-grader Knox Dunham, first-grader Rorie Dunham, and teacher Jamie Kelley. Food pick up took place at the Griggsville and Perry school buildings from 11 a.m. -12:30 p.m.

Learning packets were available for pick up from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Class of 1954 announces scholarship winners On Thursday, March 26, 2020, the Class of 1954 Scholarship Fund made an early announcement of its four primary scholarship winners for the PHS graduating class of 2020.

Seniors Rebekah Barton and Macee Borrowman were each awarded community college scholarships in the amount of $5,000. Seniors

Cherise Anderson and Emily Pursley were each awarded 4-year college scholarships of $40,000 (i.e., to be distributed at a rate of $10,000 per year). Later this spring, the Class of 1954 Scholarship Fund will announce smaller scholarship awards for some additional applications from the Class of 2020.

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Tornadoes receive area honors Congratulations to Griggsville-Perry Junior, Cash Kirk and Sophomore, Tate Kunzeman of receiving Honorable Mention for the 2020 Quincy Herald-Whig All- Area Boys Basketball Team! Great job, guys!

Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Nina Lawber of Pittsfield who passed away April 1 at

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Barry Community Care Center.

Happy birthday wishes go out to Loretta Butler who celebrates her birthday April 12!

Sympathy is also extended to the family and friends of Gary Strauss, age 83 of Quincy, Illinois. Gary grew up in Perry and graduated from Perry High School.

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essential 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. “In light of the COVID-19 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,�

Brand said. “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.�

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-

place in the past couple of weeks through the Covid-19 pandemic, but the words in my Bible remain the same.

Happy Easter!

AND OTHER AREA NEWS NEAR AND FAR Family enjoys visit from Michigan family Birthdays and Anniversaries for Last Week and This Week:and April 1 -- Elizabeth Waters, Melinda Chandler April 2 -- Bonnie Martin, Tim Dunbar April 4 -- Bob Ryan, Frank York April 5 -- Lainey Kirk, Lynn Scott April 6 -- Robert and Brenda Adams April 7 -- David Haughey April 9 -- Karen Fesler April 10 -- Darold Garner, Derek Gosnell, Seth and Lindsey Myers April 11 -- Joe Ducey April 13 -- Judy Dean, Mike Burrows, Sheila Jones April 14 -- Wyatt Bradshaw Prayer Requests: Bob Hull, Bonnie Prudoehl, Carl Blacketer, Chris Sitton, Christine Henthorn, Darold Garner, Diane Garner, Greg Ketterman, Ginger Whitlock, Helen Mays, Jamie Reel, Jenny Fox, Jerry Gully, Jim Kaiser, Josh Bennett, Judy Dockhorn, Justin Blacketer, Lois Thomas, Luetta Swartz, Pastor Gary Dice, Rhonda Grim, Roger Straus, Roger Bonnett, Steve Davis, Tom Ruble, the end of this Corona Virus throughout the entire world, and God’s wisdom in decisions made by President Trump.

And said unto them, Thus it is written, and it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. Luke 24:46, 47 Trivia Bible Answers

1. How many others were crucified with Jesus? (two) 2. When Jesus died what in the temple was torn into two pieces? (the veil) 3. Where was the rich man from that let Jesus be buried in his tomb? (Arimathaea) 4. What was Jesus wrapped in after being taken down from the cross once He died? (a clean linen cloth) 5. To make sure no one stole the body of Jesus from the tomb, what was done to the tomb? (the stone that closed the tomb was sealed) 6. Who or what made this quote: “He is not here: for He is risen, as he said, Come, see the place where the Lord lay�? (the angel of the Lord) Steve recently spent a few days in the Eastside Healthcare facility in Pittsfield, and now he is back home. But he wanted me to tell everyone that the nurses at Eastside were extremely nice and helpful.

With all the chaos going on in the world around us, it sure makes me aware and extremely grateful for our good friends and neighbors.

Steve’s brother, Russ, of Michigan, surprised us all and showed up Sunday, April 5 for a visit. We all enjoyed him and grateful for him taking the time to come down. “Remember to look up through difficult times. God is in control, always has been and always will be. With all the orders to stay home, this gives all of us time to actually call loved ones a little more often. Maybe write a long forgotten friend a letter and re-connect. Pick up an

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Community cancels Easter Egg Hunt Due to continued caution concerning the spread of Covid-19, the Milton Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for Saturday, April 11 has been cancelled.

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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.

The Blessing/Illini Hotline number is 217-277-3504.

Q Quincy Medical Group is asking their patients to call 217-2774001.

Q Because of the COVID-19, the Barry Community Chorus has made the decision to cancel this year’s performance of its annual Easter Cantata.

Q The Milton Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for April 8 is cancelled.

Q The Garden Unit of HCE will NOT meet in the month of April due to the Covid-19 virus. Enjoy your isolation by working in your yard and garden as the weather improves. Hopefully we will be able to meet in May. 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 Reach Out Center and The Crossing Thrift Store in Pittsfield are closed, being considered a non-

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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 USDA’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 accepting 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/ sign-in.

Q 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 Highlights of the Pike County Housing Authority’s COVID-19 action plan are the following; The Pike County Housing Authority office is staffed, but closed to the public. Business can be done over the phone, email, fax, mail, etc. during this time; Office hours are the same 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Thursday, closed Fridays for administrative time; Clients returning documents or making check/money order payments should use the drop box at the PCHA office. Payments over the phone via credit/debit are always accepted. Receipts if requested will be returned vis US mail; Lease signings are being done, but in a safe, sanitary space for both the client and staff; No resident hearings, annual inspections, in person interviews, etc. are being done at this time; Maintenance is staffed and are working turning apartments and other activities that do not involve direct tenant contact. Emergency tenant work orders are being completed using personal protective equipment and following CDC guidance; All contractor work is halted at this time; pest control emergencies are being completed using personal protective equipment and following CDC guidance; Community spaces are being cleaned more frequently during the duration of this pandemic. Cleanings are being completed using personal protective equipment and following CDC guidance. Any questions, comments, concerns should be directed to 217-407-0707.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR courageous decisions to cancel very popular activities that promote large gatherings and intake large revenues.

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Precious time to reduce the effect of the It is a good thing that pandemic was wasted the US has some very by the head of the fedastute leaders who were eral government. We and are able to make are extremely fortunate tough and needed de- that there were people cisions in this time of that took the emerpandemic crisis. gency seriously and I am referring to the acted accordingly or commissioners and the situation could be heads of the NBA, ma- much worse. And we jor league baseball, already have over 8000 university and college deaths, about 13% of athletic conferences, the world’s total deaths the NCAA, state high due to covid-19. school athletic associaGLEN PHILLIPS tions, large entertainJacksonville, Ill. ment venues, who made

Move over Mr. Rodgers, you’ve been replaced in Pike County

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PICKINGS FROM PIKE’S PAST 75 YEARS AGO: DEATH OF PRESIDENT FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT 150 Years Ago April 14, 1870 Most propitious are the skies and the weather for spring work, and our farmers are rushing at it with all their might.

The Mississippi is still on the rampage and the bottoms RYHUĂ€RZHG 7KH +DQQLEDO DQG Naples cars only run to Kinderhook and the Louisiana stage has to stop at Rockport.

The $30,000 necessary to VWDUW D QHZ KRWHO LQ 3LWWVÂżHOG is all subscribed and a meeting called to effect a permanent organization to start the work.

The hotel is to be located at the northwest corner of the square.

We learn that Pearl and Spring Creek both voted down the proposition for their towns to take $10,000 each in the east-west railroad. Milton didn’t vote on the proposition at all.

It is said that the railroad has slaughter Trav. Edwards’ stage line, and yesterday several of his coaches with their teams were started for Ft. Scott, where no railroad is likely to buck against them soon.

The Baptist Church at Perry had Easter services Saturday night, the Methodists on Sunday morning and the Presbyterians Sunday evening, and all were very interesting.

7KH 3LWWV¿HOG &RQJUHJDWLRQal Christian Endeavor of young people had a 6 o’clock prayer meeting Easter morning, and many people failed to understand why bells were rung so early.

100 Years Ago April 14, 1920 Zimmerman Bros. have a new gasoline pump at their gaUDJH WKDW ZLOO SXPS ÂżYH JDOORQV of gas at a time.

At a little get together meeting held Sunday, steps were taken for the organizing of the Pike County baseball league.

The Pike County AberdeenAngus cattle sale was held at the fair grounds in Griggsville Saturday. The attendance was only fair, but the buying was brisk. The top price of the sale was $1540, probably the highest price paid for a cow in Pike County, cows averaged $262.

Pershing’s Beauties Drum Corps will present the corps’ ÀDJV WR WKH $PHULFDQ /HJLRQ boys at their hall tonight.

warm sunshine brought out the mushrooms last week, and almost everyone has been feasting on this rare spring delicacy.

Starks’ nursery of Louisiana, Mo. were spraying their nursery stock down in Atlas Township last week from a plane.

This new method of spraying attracted considerable interest. +DUU\ +HVV 3XEOLVKHU RI WKH Barry Adage, incumbent, won RYHU KLV RSSRQHQW 3HUF\ +D\V in the election for mayor of Barry yesterday.

50 Years Ago April 15,1970 Keith Smith, president of & + 6PLWK DQG 6RQV ,QF RI 3LWWVÂżHOG LV WKH QHZ SUHVLGHQW RI WKH 3LWWVÂżHOG &KDPEHU RI &RPPHUFH +H KDV EHHQ president of his company since +H LV DOVR SUHVLGHQW RI the Greater Pike Industrial Corporation.

Many students are working on the production of “Camelot�

DW 3LWWVÂżHOG +LJK 6FKRRO Whenever light cues appear on the script, Mike Roseberry JRHV WR ZRUN +H LV RQH RI D score of backstage workers 125 Years Ago responsible for making sure April 17, 1895 things go smoothly on stage.

There is no corn planted in Becky Iftner is the practice acmany parts of the county yet. companist.

Easter Sunday was as love75 Years Ago Gary Gaffney left Tuesday ly a day as could be asked, a April 18, 1945 for Ft. Dix after spending a PRVW ¿W DQG DSSURSULDWH RQH RQ The tragic news of the sud- leave here with his parents, Mr. which to give expression to the den death of President Frank- DQG 0UV : & *DIIQH\ +H KDV joy and hope arising from the OLQ ' 5RRVHYHOW ZDV ÀDVKHG been at Ft. Ord, and is going to act it is designed to celebrate. around the world Thursday Vietnam.

The sunrise prayer service evening. No man in American The white squirrel that took was well attended at the Mil- history has been more sincere- up residence in Milton about ton Christian Church Sunday ly loved; no man in American two years ago was run over morning. history has been more sincere- and killed Saturday afternoon.

We are going to have a new ly hated.

Where it came from, no one bridge across the Sny Carte in Ernie Pyle, classed as the ever knew. The little animal Ross Township, as the contract most popular war correspon- was a joy and pet to several of will be let April 17. dent, was killed last week on a the residents living near town, Last Thursday the bottom of small island off Okinawa. and was quite well fed. the piston in the Public well Pfc. Wm Augustus Ogle was Dale Boren has given the LQ 3LWWVÂżHOG IHOO RII DQG WKH killed in action in Germany 3LWWVÂżHOG 6SHHGZD\ D IDFHresult was that no water could March 25, according to a tele- lift for the new racing season. be drawn, and the supply from gram received by his parents, Three of the top point men are that source has ceased. The Mr. and Mrs. Wm. A. Ogle of Ed Reinhardt, Jay Ellis and tank has some 30 feet in it re- Rockport.

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VHUYHG LQ FDVH RI ÂżUH Sgt Raymond T. Loyd, son A cursory examination of RI 3LWWVÂżHOG ZDWHU VXSHULQWHQ25 Years Ago the new Pike County Atlas be- dent and Mrs. Raymond Loyd April 12, 1995 ing delivered this week to sub- has been reported missing in Perry kicked off the prom scribers shows it to have been action in Germany since March season Saturday night with a gotten up with great care.

29. dinner and dance held in the The new Board of SuperviOnly half of the 86th Pike small gym. Seniors celebrated sors will meet and organize soldier contingent which was the theme, “Save the best for April 30. Politically the board sent to Chicago for pre-induc- last,â€? with a toast using their stands 10 Democrats, 9 Repub- WLRQ H[DPV TXDOLÂżHG IRU JHQ- commemorative goblets. Perry OLFDQV DQG ÂżYH 3RSXOLVWV eral military service. will annex to Griggsville next Ross Township in southwest The Quincy business district year, making this the last prom Pike County has the largest was hit by a tornado last Thurs- at the school. plum orchard in the United day, causing nearly a million 7KH ÂżUVW VKRYHO RI GLUW ZDV States, 40,000 trees, owned by dollar loss. turned over at the site of the E. A. Glenn of Louisiana, Mo. Frequent rains and bright new Unit 10 middle school

building in a ground breaking ceremony April 5.

Liquor by the drink is a dead issue in Pearl for now and the foreseeable future, say both sides of the issue, as voters voted 46-20 against allowing a tavern in Pearl.

Sales tax receipts are up in 3LWWVÂżHOG SHU FHQW LQ WKH last two years, indicating that business is booming.

Starting next year, the 3LWWVÂżHOG +LJK 6FKRRO 'UDPD Club will be on the road to an ambitious year. With the help of new sponsor Erik Anderson, 3+6 KRSHV WR GD]]OH DXGLHQFHV Visit Kent Wasson in Peters +HDWLQJ DQG $LU &RQGLWLRQLQJÂśV newest location at 131 N. MadLVRQ 6WUHHW LQ 3LWWVÂżHOG 0DUN $PDQQ +LJEHH EDVketball coach, has been chosen Coach of the Year in district 17 by the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Junior +LJK $PPDQÂśV %UDYHV KDYH won 111 and lost only 26 in his seven year tenure as head basketball coach.

Marjorie E. Nighbert, 83, died April 6, 1995 in Crestview, Florida. A long time UHVLGHQW RI 3LWWVÂżHOG VKH KDG served many years as secretary RI WKH 3LWWVÂżHOG &KDPEHU RI Commerc.

10 Years Ago April 14, 2010 At the Pike County board’s special meeting Thursday afternoon, many proposals were made to improve the county’s ¿QDQFLDO VLWXDWLRQ )LQDQFH Chairman Jim Sheppard presented a four-page document to board members and department heads with ideas to improve the FDVK ÀRZ A new bridge in Milton connects the town with the Milton Community Park, making it much safer for children to ride bikes to the park without having to remain on highway 100.

It took two extra innings, but WKH 3LWWVÂżHOG 6DXNHH EDVHEDOO team came from behind three WLPHV WR GHIHDW 4XLQF\ +LJK School 7-6 in the bottom of the ninth inning Monday.

Nikki Rumple and Cole +D\GHQ ZHUH FURZQHG TXHHQ DQG NLQJ RI WKH 3LWWVÂżHOG +LJK School prom Saturday night.

Rumple is the daughter of Steve and Debbie Rumple of 3LWWVÂżHOG DQG &ROH LV WKH VRQ RI -HII DQG +HDWKHU +D\GHQ RI Milton.

Q Pickings from Pike’s Past is compiled by Michael Boren.

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Edna Eileene Carlton Johnson Edna Eileene Carlton Johnson, 96, of Louisiana, MO, and formerly of Pleasant Hill and Nebo, IL, passed away on March 30, 2020 at Lynn’s Heritage House in Louisiana, MO, where she had resided since 2016.

Edna was born on November 22, 1923 in Calhoun County, IL, near Belleview, a daughter of John Ester and Mary Martin Carlton. She attended and graduated from Belleview School. On March 26, 1945 she married H.L. (Lavon) Johnson. Lavon joined the U.S. Navy shortly after their marriage. Edna joined him while he was stationed in Long Beach, CA until he was shipped to sea to patrol the Pacific waters of the U.S. west coast. After his return from active duty, they farmed and raised their family on the Johnson home farm in Calhoun County.

Edna and Lavon were active in Southern Baptist church work their entire married life. They were the parents of two children, Donna (Harold) Lamme of rural Eolia, MO and Terry (Jan) Johnson of rural Nebo and Avon Park, FL. In 1983, Edna and Lavon built a home and resided on a farm near Pleasant Hill, spending much of their time traveling. They spent many winters at their Arizona home. Edna grew up in a large family of seven children. She loved the Lord and her family and was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Lavon passed away on April 21, 2016.

Edna is survived by her children, as well as her grandchildren, Scott Camp-

bell of Pleasant Hill, Tambra Lummis of Bloomington, Mary Jane (Quentin) Hibben of Elburn and Ed (Carey) Johnson of Galesburg.

Also surviving are six great grandchildren, Ray Jones of Springfield, Devin Campbell of Pleasant Hill, Derek and Kyle Hibben of Elburn and Cora and Ellie Johnson of Galesburg. A great grandson, Brandon preceded her in death in 2018.

Also surviving are two brothers, Merlin Carlton of Barry and Don Carlton of East Alton. Preceding her in death were her parents and two sisters, Dorlene Hendrickson of Nebo and Lily Waggoner of Albuquerque, N.M. and by two brothers, John Carlton of Wood River and Berdett Carlton of rural Nebo. Many nephews, nieces and cousins also survive.

Private graveside services were held at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill conducted by Pastor Don Hannel.

Memorials may be made to the Crescent Heights Cemetery Association.

Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is handling the arrangements.

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Mara Lee Gross Mara Lee Gross, age 53, of Granite City, IL passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at her home. She was born on June 13, 1966 in Pittsfield, IL to Wayne and Patsy Pendergraft Garrett. She married Michael Gross on February 23, 2000 in Clayton, MO, and he survives.

Mara attended Barry High School and then relocated to Las Vegas for a time with her children. After returning to the Barry area, she worked for Apac Teleservices in Quincy and also managed several area FastStops. She moved to Colorado Springs, CO for several years and worked for Sprint. After returning to the Barry area again, she worked at Die Makers and met her husband during that time. Mara and Mike moved to the St. Louis, MO area and eventually made their home in Granite City. She sold Mary Kay and ran other businesses, which she greatly enjoyed.

Mara adored being a wife and taking care of their home. She loved her family very much as well as her parrots, Huey and Harley, and puppies, Jojo and Lucy. Mara liked travelling, especially with Mike, and enjoying life to the fullest.

Some of her favorite things were singing karaoke, cooking, and being at home in her pool which she lovingly called “Maradise.� Her family describes her as; vivacious, loving, caring, beautiful, and the life of the party.

She is survived by her loving husband of 20 years, Michael Gross; her mother, Patsy Garrett of Barry, IL; three sons, Floyd (Aman-

Nina Ruth Lawber

Nina Ruth Lawber, age 86, of Pittsfield, IL passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Barry Community Care Center in Barry, IL. She was born November 11th, 1933 in rural New Canton, IL to Guy and Ruth (Harrison) Lawber.

Nina attended schools in Fishhook and New Salem townships, and later graduated from Griggsville High School in 1951. In March of 1951, she married the late Paul Junior Taylor, and to this union, 3 daughters were born. Nina worked at Brown Shoe Factory in Pittsfield and as an Area Supervisor at Green Thumb. She also worked at the Pittsfield Manor where she retired as an Administrator of Social Services in December of 1998. Some of her favorite past times included going to dances, eating out, travelling, and collecting antiques. She also enjoyed working in her yard, planting flowers, gardening, sewing, and home decorating.

Nina is survived by daughters, Becky (Wayne) Turnage of Griggsville, IL Debbie (John) Thomas of Pittsfield, IL and Jackie (Elon) Baldwin of Pittsfield, IL; and one brother, Raymond (Donna) Lawber of Bluffs, IL. Also surviving are her 9 grandchildren, Jennifer (Steve) Snyder of Griggsville, IL, Michelle Leenerts of Griggsville, IL, Jeremy (Jane) Thomas of Pittsfield, IL, Jason (Erica) Thomas of Pittsfield, IL, Ashley (Logan) Shaw of Reno, NV, Geela (Brian) Ruckman of Chatham, IL, Cody (Deanna) Spann of Pittsfield, IL, Emily (Tyler) Hill of Pittsfield, IL and Sierra (Zach Grimsley) Conger of Kinderhook, IL. She leaves behind 18 great-grandchildren, 2 step great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and a classmate and special companion, Dale Bennet of Griggsville, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents, Guy and Ruth (Harrison) Lawber; one

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da) Bainter of Payson, IL, Tony (Maegan) Bainter of Barry, IL, and Cody (Stevie) Bainter of Quincy, IL; three stepdaughters, Lindsay (Curtis) Williams of Birmingham, AL, Allison (Phillip) Morgan of Columbia, SC, and Crystal (John) Bowles of Birmingham, AL; ten grandchildren, Korbin, Kray, Makencie, Dawsyn, Fayth, Dillion, Lexia, Rory, Dobry, and Ary; five step grandchildren, Hayden, Garrett, Everett, Ella, and Ben; three sisters, Rose Chaplin of Barry, IL, Cora Williams of Chillicothe, IL, and Ines Kelley of Quincy, IL; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her son, Brandon Eugene Bainter; her father, Wayne Garrett; her brother, Terry Garrett; and her nephew, Jeffrey Sisk.

A graveside service will be held privately at Park Lawn Cemetery in Barry, IL. Memorials are suggested to be made to the family c/o Michael Gross. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh. com. Niebur Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.

Donald E. Beard, age 64, of Pittsfield, IL passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at his home. He was born on May 29, 1955 in Pittsfield, IL to Donald and Finetta “Nettie� Garman Beard.

Don graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1973 and went on to attend Gem City Business College, where he received a degree in Accounting. He worked at Illini Community Hospital for several years and then went on to work for the Pike County Health Department, where he was an Accountant for the past 25 years.

He was also the Treasurer for the Pittsfield Community Center for many years.

Don was a huge Saukee fan, attending nearly every event, and received the 2006-2007 Mr. Saukee award. He also enjoyed watching sports at home and loved the St. Louis Cardinals, Illini Basketball, Rams Football, and St. Louis Blues Hockey teams. Sports were a true passion of his and he followed many Saukee students into their college sporting careers. Don liked going out to eat with his friends and playing the video gambling machines.

He was member of a bowling league for many years, as well as a summer softball league at the Pittsfield Lake.

Don loved his family very much and was known for giving the funniest and most thoughtful gifts. He was a very quiet, private, and witty person. Don was also the leader, caretaker, and constant of his family, and he will be dearly missed by

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He is survived by his brothers, Craig (Monica) Beard of Pittsfield, IL, Bill (Patrick Peters) Beard of Quincy, IL, and Jim Beard of Pittsfield, IL; sisters, Karen Reese and Lori Beard, both of Pittsfield, IL; nieces and nephews, Mallory (Jeremy) Davidsmeyer, Alayna Beard, Jenille (Eduardo Cortes) Reese, Nathan Reese, Carley (Robert) Taylor, Dylan Beard, and Laklyn Westfall; great nieces and nephews, Jesse, Caden, Odyn, Lance, Rayna, Rhyan, Kaelyn, Kenzie, Boyd, Audrielle, and Natalia; two aunts, Harriett Hull of Quincy, IL and Mary Beard of Barry, IL; and many cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held privately and interment will be at Pittsfield West Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to be made to Saukee Nation or the Pittsfield Community Center. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh. com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

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Gary Wayne Straus, 83 of Quincy died March 31, 2020 in Quincy.

A private family service will be held at the Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville. Burial will be in Wilson Cemetery in Perry.

t to get the w Wan ord out about y brother, Wayne Lawber; and an infant grandson, Robert William Clough.

A private graveside service will be held in Garden of Devotion at Pittsfield West Cemetery where she will be laid to rest next to her parents. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to Blessing Hospice or the Pittsfield Senior Center. Online condolences may be left to her family at www.nieburfh.com.

Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

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Jena E. Schulz and Jena E. Meyer to Anthony W. Williams and Alexis L. Williams, Block 1, Lot 5, Hawkins Addn., Hull.

Willam R. Graham and Janet M. Graham to Kevin L. Barrows Co Trustee, Jill L. Barrows Co Trustee, Kevin Barrows Revocable Trust and Jill Barrows Revocable Trust, NE, SE 1/4 / 1/4 of the NW Quarter.

Kinscherff Properties LLC to Fred A. Rodhouse, Jr. and Kerri J. Rodhouse, NE, NW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 17, Pleasant Hill Township.

Eric K. Smith to Jeremy Moon and Ashley Moon, Part of the NE 1/4, Sec. 7, Hardin Township; Part of the SE 1/4, Sec. 7, Hardin Township.

Roberta J. Devine and Roberta J. Hofmeister to Roberta J. Devine Trustee and Roberta J. Devine Trust, Part of the NW 1/4, Sec. 26, Pittsfield Township.

Nathan C. Kurfman and Nina Kurfman to Brady L. Bonds, NE, SE 1/4 / 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Sec. 5, New Salem Township.

Marylyn L. Bonnett to Brenda Bonnett and Greg Bonnett, Lot 14, Duttons 1st Addn., Pittsfield.

Kenneth Bonnett Estate and Brenda Bonnett Executor to Brenda Bonnett and Greg Bonnett, Lot 14, Duttons 1st Addn., Pittsfield.

Brenda Bonnett to Greg Bonnett, Lot 14, Duttons 1st Addn., Pittsfield.

Gregory Lee Allen to Richard B. Allen, Lot 38, Peters Addn., Pittsfield; Lot 1, SSS Development SD., Pittsfield; Part of the NE 1/4, Sec. 27, Pittsfield Township.

Gabrielle L. Patterson to James Patterson, Lot 83, Bates 4th Addn., Pittsfield; Part of the NE 1/4, Sec. 25, Pittsfield Township.

Roger Burbridge, Karen Southard and Eric Burbridge to Taylor B. Bauer Inc. and Taylor B. Bauer Inc., Part of the NE 1/4, Sec. 29, Hardin Township.

M. Jane Maguire to Bruce Lacey, SW 1/4 / 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 20, Montezuma Township.

M. Jane Maguire, Jon Maguire and Patricia Propper to Bruce Lacey, SW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 20, Montezuma Township; NW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 20, Montezuma Township; SE 1/4 / 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 20, Montezuma Township; NE 1/4 / 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Sec. 29, Montezuma Township; NE, SE 1/4 / 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 20, Montezuma Township.

Sandra K. Hannant Trustee and Bonnie J. Shaw Second Reinstatement of Revocable Trust to Wayne L. Puckett and Karen S. Puckett, Block 13, Lot 4, Pittsfield.

Store It Here Inc. to Gerald D. Morath, Lots 19-20, Chenoweths Addn., Perry.

Jerry L. Dougherty and Deborah F. Dougherty to Michael B. Winfield and Susette M. Doyle, Part of the NW 1/4, Sec. 17, Fairmount Township.

Cecil A. Scranton and Cheryl G. Scranton to Robert G. Steers Trustee, Robert G. Steers Trust No. 2013, Judith S. Steers Trustee and Judith S. Steers Trust No. 2013, NE, SE 1/4 / 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 17, Derry Township.

Toni Dolbeare, to Todd Dolbeare, Lots 10-11, C.R. Shaws Addn., Rockport, Lots 14-16A, C.R. Shaws Addn., Rockport.

Julie A. Borrowman to Darren E. Kindle. NE, NW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 29, Detroit Township; SW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 29, Detroit Township.

Rodney Kiel to Peter Elliott and Aleasha Elliott, NW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 22, Atlas Township; Part of the 1/4, Sec. 21, Atlas Township; NE, NW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 22, Atlas Township.

Bobbie L. Braden to Mel-

ody Taylor, Block 2, Lots 11-12, Pearl.

Eyapaha Solutions LLC to James Michael Grimsley, Jaqueline Lynn Grimsley and Robert Thomas Brown, NW 1/4 / 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Sec. 15, Pleasant Vale Township.

David Keegan Huston to Shelbi Boden and Shelbi Huston, NE 1/4 / 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 21, Kinderhook Township.

Shelbi Boden and Shelbi Helton to Shelbi Boden and Jason C. Boden, NE, SE 1/4 / 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 21, Kinderhook Township.

Maurice Sidwell and Billie Sidwell to Scott A. Lemons, Block 15, Lot 11, Windmiller 4th Addn., Nebo.

Nathan C. Kurfman and Nina Kurfman to John A. White and Janice Kay White, NE, SE 1/4 / 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Sec. 5, New Salem Township.

Nathan C. Kurfman and Nina Kurfman to David L. Irick and Linda S. Irick, NE, SE 1/4 / 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Sec. 5, New Salem Township.

Dillion R. Johnson and Chelsea Johnson to Danielle A. Stephenson, Block 11, Doyle & Palmers Addn, Pittsfield.

Garry D. Personette Estate and Stacy L. Raftery Executor to Jeanne A. Personette, Part of the SE 1/4, Sec. 4, Derry Township.

Perry Corbett III to C&B Land Holdings LLC, Part of the NE 1/4, Sec. 3, Barry Township; Part of the NE 1/4, Sec. 3, Barry Township.

Joshua R. Hoots and Molly E. Hoots to Farmers National Bank of Griggsville, Lots 6-7, Ghrist SD, Pittsfield; Block 14, Doyle & Palmers Addn., Pittsfield.

John J. Hill to Erma G. Hill, Part of the SE 1/4, Sec. 1, Ross Township.

Atlas Construction Supply Co. LLP to Atlas Construction Supply LLC, Part of the SE 1/4, Sec. 22, Pittsfield Township.

Atlas Construction Supply Co. LLP to Atlas Construction Supply LLC, Part of the SE 1/4, Sec. 22, Pittsfield Township.

Atlas Construction Supply Co. LLP to Atlas Construction Supply LLC, Part of the SE 1/4, Sec. 22, Pittsfield Township.

Atlas Construction Supply Co. LLP to Atlas Construction Supply LLC, Part of the SE 1/4, Sec. 22, Pittsfield Township.

Robert G. Steers Trustee, Robert G. Steers Trust No. 2013, Judith S. Steers Trustee and Judith S. Steers Trust No. 2013 to Cecil A. Scranton and Cheryl A. Scranton, Part of the SE 1/4, Sec. 17, Derry Township.

Steve Shafer and Stephen R. Shafer to Stephen R. Shafer and Chris E. Shafer, Part of SW 1/4, Sec. 22, Griggsville Township.

Larry Wayne Allen to Jack Douglas Ruble II, Lot 9, Assessors SD. Barry, Part of NW 1/4, Sec. 25, Barry Township.

Christopher D. Wood to Richard P. Dunker, Block 11, Walkers Addn.; Part of SW 1/4, Sec. 24, Barry Township; Part of the SW 1/4, Sec. 25, Barry Township.

Cave Springs Farms LLC to Jeanne O. Shapira, NE, NW 1/4 / 1/4 of SE 1/4, Sec. 29, Pearl Township.

Carole F. Bradshaw Trustee and Fredrick L. Bradshaw Revocable Trust to Carole F. Bradshaw Trustee and Fredrick L. Bradshaw Family Trust, Part of the SE 1/4, Sec. 32, Perry Township; Part of the NE 1/4, Sec. 5, Griggsville Township; SW 1/4 / 1/4 of SE 1/4, Sec. 32, Perry Township; SE 1/4 / 1/4 of SE 1/4, Sec. 32, Perry Township; All of NE 1/4, Sec. 5, Griggsville Township; NE, NW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 5, Griggsville Township; SW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 5, Griggsville Town-

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Zach Watkins, Alicia Watkins and Alicia Wright to Trevor Helkey and Kara Helkey, SW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 32, Detroit Township.

Danielle Lemons and Jason D. Lemons to Zachary T. Watkins and Alicia D. Watkins, NE, SE 1/4 / 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 28, Newburg Township.

Christopher Lanhum to Bradley L. Willman and Kathy D. Willman, Part of NW 1/4, Sec. 34, Pittsfield Township.

Peter C. Wright and Anita L. Wright to Mid USA Enterprises LLC, Part of the NW 1/4, Sec. 26, Pittsfield Township.

Rose A. Drake to Ronald Adrain and Tracy R. Adrain, NE, NW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 27, Pittsfield Township.

Laurie A. Wyatt to Stephen C. Fuller, Bobby S. Fuller and Phillip Psalmond, Part of the NE 1/4, Sec. 9, Barry Township.

Philip E. Bradshaw Trustee, Philip E. Bradshaw Revocable Trust, Linda L. Bradshaw Trustee and Linda L. Bradshaw Revocable Trust to Todd P. Bradshaw and Carrie M. Bradshaw, Part of SW 1/4, Sec. 34, New Salem Township.

Bruce Lacey to Bruce Lacey Trustee and Bruce Lacey Farm Trust, SW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 20, Montezuma Township; NW

1/4 / 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 20, Montezuma Township; NE 1/4 / 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Sec. 29, Montezuma Township; NE, SE 1/4 / 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 20, Montezuma Township; SW 1/4 / 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 20, Montezuma Township; SE 1/4 / 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 20, Montezuma Township.

Marsha Woods, Randy Woods, Linda King and Linda Woods to Merle E. Woods and Jerri R. Woods, Block 38, Lot 8, Barry.

Village of Perry to Brock Campbell and Carrie Campbell, Block 6, Lot 4, Perry.

John Epley and Ruth Epley to Christopher Cogdal, Block 14, Lot 2, Sweets 1st Addn., Hull.

Joey V. McCulloch to Jeffery Smith and Cheryl A. Smith, Block 22, Lots 3-4, Jones & Purketts Addn, Griggsville; Block 22, Lots 3-4, Jones & Purketts Addn., Griggsville.

David Richad Dolbeare and Carol Marie Dolbeare to Kiser Creek Farms LLC, SW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 12, Pleasant Vale Township; NW 1/4 / 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Sec. 13, Pleasant Vale Township; SW 1/4 / 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Sec. 13, Pleasant Vale Township; NE, NW 1/4 / 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 14, Pleasant Vale Township; SE, SW 1/4 / 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 14, Pleasant Vale Township.

Debra Lynn Baker, Dwight Eric Hoskins and Reginal Lenore Hoskins to Doris J. Hoskins, SE, SW 1/4 / 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 7, Barry Township; Part of the NW 1/4, Sec. 7, Barry Township; NE, NW 1/4 / 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 7, Barry Township; Part of the SE 1/4, Sec. 6, Barry Township.

Doris J. Hoskins to Doris J. Hoskins Trustee and Doris J. Hoskins Trust, Block 6, Lots 6-8, Whittens Addn., Kinderhook; SE 1/4 / 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 6, Barry

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Elizabeth J. Stark to Aaron M. Jansen and Kayce M. Jansen, Lot 9, Petty Place SD, Pittsfield; Part of the SE 1/4, Sec. 19, Newburg Township.

Pikeland Holdings LLC to Tyler Coffman, Part of the SE 1/4, Sec. 17, Flint Township; Part of the 1/4, Sec. 20, Flint Township.

Browning Land III LLC to Gregory B. Hendricks and Julie A. Hendricks, SE 1/4 / 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 28, Perry Township; NE 1/4 / 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Sec. 33, Perry Township.

Debra Skirvin Trustee, Michele Womontree Trustee, Hawktree Conservancy Revocable Living Trust, Debra A. Skirvin and Michele Womontree to Edwards E. Greening and Donita M. Greening, Part of the SE 1/4, Sec. 19, Spring Creek Township.

Rodney B. Parsons and Lesley A. Parsons to Frances Megginson, Lot 33, Bates 2nd Addn., Pittsfield; Lot 31, Bates Addn, Pittsfield.

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Joshua Mark Phillips, Barry, IL, to Julia Nicole Grammer, Barry, IL. Gregory Brent Shoemaker, Pittsfield, IL to Katelin Marie Conkright, Pittsfield, IL. Thomas Adam Hunter, Baylis IL, to Barbara Ann Welch, Baylis IL.

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Janet C. Barrett vs. Sidney R. Barrett; Dissolution, 3-10-20.

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PCS announces students of the month for March

Youth turkey season

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Above: Left to right: Clay Lister, Ryan Lowe, Brady Lowe, Tobey Walker, Brock Lowe, Keith Walker, and Cameron Walker display turkeys harvested during the first weekend of the youth turkey season.

The groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hunt was hosted by Beechfork Farm. Brady Lowe shot his first turkey â&#x20AC;&#x201D; an 18.5 pounder. Tobey Waker also killed his first bird â&#x20AC;&#x201D; an 18.5 pound, double bearded jake.

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Left to right: Karlee McAllister, Levi Chaplin, and Kamden McAllister display a 26 pound bird with a 10.5 inch beards and 1.25 inch spurs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We all worked hard,â&#x20AC;?

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Despite there only being school for part of the month, Pikeland Community School has named students of the month in both C and D pods.

Cpod: Emma Wombles.

Her nominating educator said this of her: â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is indeed an honor to nominate this young lady for student of the month. Regarding her education, she has a genuine and curious thirst for knowledge.

I have observed this when she asks for more detail concerning a topic of interest.

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Her attention to others is just as impeccable. She works so well with others, considers their feelings, is willing to help without being asked, and is as close to perfect as she can be. This one not only deserves your consideration, but your selection!â&#x20AC;?

Dpod: Jonathan Coffee.

His nominating educator said the following: â&#x20AC;&#x153;This young man has been able to discontinue check in / check out with me because of his conduct and success with his grades. He made the honor roll last quarter, which is a great step for him. He also talks to students who are not doing well, and warns them to not make the same mistakes he did in the past.

He is an entirely changed student from last year, and doing so well.

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