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ike County saw three business openings in four days last week – with CJ’s Café opening in Milton and Pike Nutrition and Roots Market opening in Pittsfield. CJ’s Café opened in Milton Tuesday, May 4, after relocating from its previous location in Griggsville. According to Cheryl Smith, who owns the business with her husband Jeff, the business moved to Milton because its success required a larger space. “We decided to move here because we outgrew the other location when we added cakes in October,” Smith said. “I needed my own space for cakes. Jeff needed more space for the kitchen, so we started looking for a bigger space in November.” According to Smith, many of the restaurant’s regular customers have followed them to Milton. “A lot of our regulars come over from Pittsfield,” Smith said. “We are seeing customers from Pearl, Pleasant Hill, Nebo and, of course, Milton.” Smith said that the restaurant enjoyed a strong opening week. “We did triple the sales in our Milton opening week compared to our opening week in Griggsville,” Smith said. On Friday, sisters Alysa Stinebaker and Ciara Jones opened Pike Nutrition, a juice bar featuring Herbal Life products, on the south side of Pittsfield’s courthouse square. According to Stinebaker, the sisters decided to open juice bars in Mt. Sterling and Pittsfield after Stinebaker became a regular customer of Quincy’s Broadway Nutrition, which is also an Herbal Life outlet. “I was visiting Broadway Nutrition quite often,” Stinebaker said. “I told Ciara we needed to open one of these in our area.” Stinebaker said that customers

have responded positively to both their Mt. Sterling and Pittsfield locations. “We’ve had a great response from the community,” Stinebaker said. “They’ve been happy to have a new small business and have been excited about the drinks.” Stinebaker and Jones weren’t deterred from starting their businesses by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Some people asked if we were nervous,” Stinebaker said. “We felt like it was a great time. After everybody has felt stuck, we wanted to give people a reason to be excited again.” Finally, David and Ashli Freesmeyer, owners of Pittsfield’s RxFit, opened Roots Market in a space adjacent to the gym on Saturday. According to Ashli, the decision to open the market was guided by the Freesmeyers’ dedication to healthy living and supporting the local community. “The driving force is local, instead of having to drive an hour to find this stuff,” she said. COVID-19 was also a factor in the decision to open the business. “I guess the pandemic opened our eyes to the need for a healthier lifestyle,” Freesmeyer said. “We live the fitness lifestyle, and it was time to put it together with food and these products.” Freesmeyer said the market strives to offer natural foods and products, free of many additives. “We’re trying to keep it no preservatives and all natural as much as we can when it comes to the food, soaps and toothpastes,” Freesmeyer said. Prior to the pandemic, Freesmeyer said, RxFit was doing the best that the business had ever done. Roots Market, Freesmeyer hopes, can help the business gain back the customers that the pandemic restrictions eliminated. “Probably the best business we’ve ever done was right before the pandemic hit,” Freesmeyer said. “We are about 60 percent of the way back.”

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CJ’s Café cut the ribbon on its new Milton restaurant Tuesday, May 4. Left to right: Rachel Nichols, Christian Smith, owners Jeff and Cheryl Smith, Milton Village President Doug Whitlock, Trustee Stan Smith and Trustee Terry Lacey.

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Pike Nutrition held a grand opening ribbon cutting Friday, May 7 at its location at 107 East Washington, on the south side of the square in Pittsfield. Left to right: Camden Arnold, Pike County Economic Development Corporation Director Brenda Middendorf, Pike County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director David Camphouse, owners Alysa Stinebaker and Ciara Jones, Pittsfield Mayor Gary Mendenhall and Chamber board member Kaye Iftner.

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Roots Market held a grand opening ribbon cutting at its location at 115 North Mississippi in Pittsfield on Saturday, May 8. Left to right: Chamber of Commerce board member Kaye Iftner, Chamber Executive Director David Camphouse, Ace Freesmeyer, Ashli Freesmeyer, Ava Freesmeyer, David Freesmeyer, Pittsfield Mayor Gary Mendenhall and Brett Paben.

Spring Pickin’ Days offers a weekend of food, shopping and fun

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The Honorable Judge J. Frank McCartney issues the oath of office to Gary Mendenall last week at the Pittsfield City Council meeting. Mendenall was sworn in as mayor and other aldermen, the city clerk and treasurer also repeated their oaths of office before the meeting. Elected officials were all sworn in at their meetings last week.

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First-ever bass fishers and sectional champs set the bar high By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Last Thursday was a historic day at Pittsfield High School. The first-ever bass fishing team attended sectionals at Lake Jacksonville and were crowned sectional champs. Twelve schools were invited to this sectional location, which was only one of 25 sectional locations around the state that day. The top three finishers from each sectional location advanced to the state competition. Each school can send two boats to sectionals, and representing Pittsfield High School were the two-man teams of Liam Bonnett and Wyatt McClintock and Brady Curtis and Frank Smith. Liam Bonnett and Wyatt McClintock came in first place with five fish weighing 12.5 lbs., winning the sectional title. These two will advance to the state competition at Carlyle Lake for a two-day tournament, taking place May 21 and 22. A total of 75 teams/boats will be competing for the state title. The team of Brady Curtis and Frank Smith came in fourth place, which qualified them to be alternates at state.

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Wyatt McClintock and Liam Bonnett show off their tournament-winning catch last week after the sectional bass fishing tournament at Lake Jacksonville. The pair finished first from the 75 teams participating.

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The first-ever bass fishing team at Pittsfield High School set the bar high last week, with a sectional championship title. Team members are, left to right: Frank Smith, Greg Bonnett, Liam Bonnett, Wyatt McClintock, Tom Cawthon and Brady Curtis.

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Communities throughout Pike County will host vendors, yard sales, antique/vintage wares, food trucks and more this Friday, Saturday and Sunday for Spring Pickin’ Days. In Pittsfield, Picture Pittsfield will host Spring Pickin’ Days activities and vendors on the courthouse lawn from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 15, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 16. A variety of vendors will be in attendance selling their goods including Pampered Chef, antiques and collectibles, hemp, wooden crafts, tees, tumblers, blankets, resin art, wristlets, door mats and caramel corn. Food vendors Midwest Snowie will be in attendance and the Lions Club will have a fish fry. Picture Pittsfield President Patrick Lamb said that community members and vendors are eager for this weekend’s activities after last year’s Pickin’ Days weekend was canceled because of COVID-19 fears. “After Spring Pickin’ Days was canceled last year, it’s good to get back to some normalcy this year,” Lamb said. According to Lamb, there will be at least 15 vendors set up around Pittsfield’s square. In addition to activities around the square, all of Pittsfield’s antique and vintage stores will host outdoor vendors and food over the weekend. Antique shops and flea markets will also be operating in Atlas, Summer Hill and El Dara. The village of El Dara will host several food vendors, featuring baked goods, barbecue and kettle corn. Several retail vendors and one food vendor will be set up around Barry’s Lafayette Park this Saturday and Sunday, and yard sales will take place throughout the community. According to Barry Pickin’ Days organizer and owner of Collins Craft Company, Amanda Collins, at least 15 vendors will be set up in Barry this weekend. “There will be multiple craft vendors, Pink Zebra and things like that, and a food truck,” Collins said. Collins said that she hoped this year’s Spring Pickin’ Days would help lift the community’s spirits and spur economic activity in the area after more than a year of living under pandemic restrictions. “I feel like everybody has had a really hard time,” Collins said. “We wanted to give the people of Barry something to do, and we wanted to bring people to Barry.” Many other communities around the county will be the sites of communitywide yard sales, including but not limited to Detroit, Griggsville, New Canton and Pleasant Hill. Picture Pittsfield’s Lamb encourages residents to get out and explore all of Pike County Pickin’s Days offerings. “Get out and enjoy some nice weather, yard sales and antiques,” Lamb said. “A sense of normalcy is a good thing. It puts people back in high spirits. People need to get out and breathe some fresh air.” For more information on this weekend’s activities, look for Picture Pittsfield or “Pike County IL Spring Pickin Days” on Facebook.

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Enjoy PHS art show digitally Pike County Chamber announces new board members

Beth ZUMWALT Pike Press The Pittsfield High School (PHS) Art Department has announced the 2021 Art Award Winners. Julius Jackson and Breanna Seymour are this year’s Co-Artists of the Year. Brianna Smith and Nichola Carter are the 2021 Gold Palette Award winners. These four artists along with their fellow classmates have been busy creating

some amazing artworks this school year. A physical show will not take place this year for the public, instead, the art students have been busy creating a digital art show. Every art student has at least one artwork on display in the digital show. The PHS Art Department would like to invite the public to view the 2021 Digital Art Show available on the Pikeland Facebook Page and Pittsfield High School Website.

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Greenwood presents Illinois Sheriff’s Association Scholarship

Pike County Sheriff David Greenwood has announced the recipient of the 2021 Illinois Sheriff’s Association Scholarship. The 2021 recipient of the scholarship is Abby Springer of Pittsfield. “Abby is an impressive young lady who is involved in many different activities at Pittsfield High School. It is an honor to present this scholarship to such an outstanding individual. I am positive she will excel in any profession she chooses as she has so far,” Greenwood said. The recipient of this scholarship is chosen from among applications received at the Pike County Sheriff’s Department. A committee is chosen to review the applications, academic documentation and essays that are attached with each application. The top two applications are sent to the Illinois Sheriff’s Association in Springfield where the recipient is finalized. “Congratulations to Abby and thank you to all who sent in applications. Pike County Should be proud of the high caliber of students that are shaped in our local school systems,” Greenwood said.

Boutique, a children’s clothing store on Pittsfield’s courthouse square. In addition, Wilke owns and operates Fishhook Creek Photography, a photography business that focuses on families, children, seniors, engagements and maternity. Natalie Roseberry is the Pike County Clerk, and, as such, is responsible for county elections, vital records, recording deeds, collecting delinquent taxes, processing accounts payable to the county and recording the minutes of all county board meetings. The remaining Pike County Chamber of Commerce board members are President Coy Bainter, Vice-president Diane Vose, Secretary Kaye Iftner, Immediate Past President Beth White, Brenda Middendorf, David Fuhler and Susan Chenoweth. The Pike County Chamber of Commerce was formed in 1987 by a countywide group of business people, municipal officials and concerned citizens. The mission of the Pike County Chamber of Commerce is to advocate for its members, promote tourism and a positive business climate and enhance the overall quality of life in the county. For more information, contact the chamber at 217-285-2971 or pikechamber@casscomm. com.

Griggsville responds to complaint in wake of water work By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press At the Wednesday, May 5, Griggsville city council meeting, resident Linda “Bunny” Kennedy voiced her displeasure with the shape of her yard, along with other yards and ditches on Stanford Street, following work to replace water lines in the community. According to Kennedy, the water line work left ruts, holes and debris, making mowing and yard maintenance difficult or impossible. In response, Kennedy appealed to the city to remedy the issues with the yards and ditches along Stanford Street. “I propose that the city take care of this matter,” Kennedy said. “If the city can’t do it in their own

means, they need to contract it out.” In response to Kennedy’s complaints, Griggsville’s city council contracted Meredosia’s Midwest Seedling Supply to grade and seed ditches and lawns in a three-block area along Stanford Street at a cost of $5,000. Supplies account for $500 of the bid. City Engineer Max Middendorf reported that further work to replace the city’s aging water infrastructure would need to be put on hold, because of a shortage of PVC pipe. “The makers of the pipe can’t get the raw material,” Middendorf said. Council member Larry Bradshaw compared the PVC shortage to the current lumber shortage, but expressed hope that the supply of pipe would

recover along with prices. “If we need to shelve it we will,” Bradshaw said of the water line project. “It’ll come back, just like the lumber will.” Despite the delay in replacing the water lines, Griggsville Mayor Kent Goewey indicated the city would continue with the replacement of water meters as planned. “We agreed to replace the water meters,” Goewey said. “We’ll still forge ahead with it.” According to City Clerk Linda Brawdy, the city hall has received four calls about trees on city property that need to be pruned or cut down. The council also approved last month’s bills, the treasurer’s report and the payment of bills.

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Pike County Sheriff David Greenwood and Abby Springer of Pittsfield.

Jenna Kelley Receives Prestigious P.E.O. STAR Scholarship

Jenna Kelley, a senior at Griggsville-Perry (G-P) High School, was selected to receive a $2,500 STAR Scholarship from the P.E.O. Sisterhood. She was recommended by P.E.O. Chapter EM of Griggsville. She is the daughter of Jamie and John Kelley of Griggsville. During her time at Griggsville-Perry, Jenna Kelley has been a member of the volleyball and softball teams, the cheerleading squad, National Honor Society, Team Impact, Adopt-a-Grandpal and Student Council. Jenna is currently the Editor-in-Chief of the G-P yearbook and president of the Class of 2021. She has also volun-

Four new members of the Pike County Chamber of Commerce board of directors were seated at the organization’s annual meeting in April. The new board members – Cheryl Smith, Christy Davenport, Leah Wilke and Natalie Roseberry – will serve three-year terms on the board. Members of the chamber’s board of directors are chosen in a manner to provide representation from each of the county’s geographic regions. This type of representation is intended to ensure that the Pike County Chamber of Commerce meets the needs of all citizens and businesses throughout the county. Each of the new members seated in April brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the chamber. Cheryl Smith owns and operates CJ’s Café in Milton. CJ’s is a fast casual restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. Prior to opening in Milton, CJ’s Café operated in Griggsville. Christy Davenport currently serves as the activity director at Liberty Village in Pittsfield. Previously, she served as Pittsfield Main Street director and as the executive director of the Pike County Chamber of Commerce. Leah Wilke owns and operates Layla Bug

teered for many community events such as the GP Snack Pack Program and PAWS Animal Shelter. In her little spare time, she is a CNA for Barry Community Care Center. After graduation, Jenna plans to attend Maryville University to major in nursing. The P.E.O. STAR Scholarship was established in 2009 to provide scholarships for exceptional high school senior women to attend an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the U.S. or Canada in the next academic year. The competitive STAR Scholarship is for women who exhibit excellence in leadership, academics, extracurricular activities, community

Jenna Kelley service and potential for future success. Chapter EM has been a part of the Griggsville community since it was organized in 1934.

What’s Happening In and around Pike County Area

Saturday, May 15, 9 a.m.-sold out, the Pittsfield Garden Club will have a plant sale. The plant sale will be at the county government building parking lot on East Washington Street.

Monday, June 7 - Friday, June 11, The Pittsfield Public Library will host a youth camp. This camp will be for children who have completed kindergarten – fourth grades. There will be two classes each day. The first class is from 9 a.m.–10:30 a.m. for children who have completed kindergarten, first and second grades this past

school year. The second class is from 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. for children who have completed third and fourth grades this past school year. The camp is free, but children must be registered to attend. Please call 217-285-5232 or come by the Pittsfield Youth Library to register a child for camp. Space is limited to 20 children per class, so call today! Hours are Monday/Wednesday/Friday 10 a.m.– 5:30 p.m.; Tuesday/Thursday 1–8 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Following the swearing in of Gary Mendenhall as mayor, Wanda Martin as treasurer, Ann Moffitt as clerk and Beth White, Chris Little, Kevin Ketchum, Kevin Wombles and Robert Wilson as aldermen, the new Pittsfield City Council got right to business. “I’d like to develop a one-year-plan, a threeyear-plan and a five-year plan,” Mendenhall told the council. “I want each of you to bring your ideas to the next council meet-

ing. Those ideas can be for your ward or citywide – ideas to save, fix, build – the possibilities are wideopen.” Mendenhall said he would be reaching out to department heads for their input as well as organizations. “We need to start mapping out and deciding where we want to grow,” he said. The council also agreed to attempt to move a concrete picnic table from the McDonalds property. “The new owners don’t want it, and they have

offered it to us for use at the lake or wherever,” Mendenhall said. Street and Alley Foreman Jeff Griggs said his department would look the matter over and decide if the table can be moved without breaking it. The council also decided to allow the clerk’s office, in conjunction with the Pittsfield City Police, to start offering peddlers permits. The permit process was halted during the COVID pandemic. The permit will include hours, days and other information.

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Courtney Dunham

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Courtney ‘Krush’ Dunham, age 40, of Griggsville, IL passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield with her parents by her side. She was born on December 17, 1980 in Quincy, IL to L. Dwight and Judith Williams Dunham. Courtney attended Griggsville-Perry schools and graduated from Griggsville-Perry High School in 1999. She went on to the University of Illinois graduating in 2005 with a degree in Communications minoring in Sports Management. To say sports were Courtney’s life would be an understatement. She was in love with the city of Chicago, and avidly followed the Cubs, Blackhawks, Bears, and Bulls and was very honored to be chosen to attend the Cubs Convention when she was in the 7th grade. Another opportunity in her life was when she was in college and had season tickets to Illini Basketball games and even attended the Final Four in St. Louis in 2005. Ultimately, her favorite team of all time was the Griggsville-Perry Tornadoes. Ironically, Courtney came into this world like a ‘tornado,’ arriving 3 months early weighing only 3 pounds and was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at 18 months. She was a fighter from the

beginning and was inspiring to many. Her mentality on the situation she was given didn’t stop her from going out and enjoying life to the fullest and what she lacked physically, she excelled in mentally. Courtney enjoyed politics and was passionate in her beliefs and watched CNN every single night. She was very intelligent and had a love for history, which was influenced by Kenny Stauffer. She had a photogenic memory especially when it came to history and sports, which made her an asset to her Quiz Bowl team in high school. Another big influence in Courtney’s life was Peg Ratliff, one of her biggest advocates, and Courtney would not want us to forget her superheroes, Scott, Preston, Alicia, and Tasha, as well as her special friend and guardian angel, Mckenzie Tomhave. Courtney was very lovable and considerate, and strong in her opinions. She had a way with people and the world will not be the same without her; she will be dearly missed. She is survived by her parents, Dwight and Judi Dunham; grandmother, Hilda K. Dunham of Griggsville; uncles and aunts, Steve (Trella) Dunham and Scott (Alicia) Dunham, all of Griggsville as well as several cousins; her special Cubs ally,

Family enjoys perfect Mother’s Day All six of my children were at my house for Mother’s Day. Gary Pence cooked steaks on the grill and Lyndle Baughman did the potatoes, also on the grill. We enjoyed every bit of it. I have a new great-great granddaughter. My greatgrandson, Richard Ray Pence is stationed in Colorado and Knox; her beloved Yorkie, Prince; her adoptive family, the Craigs; and her Griggsville-Perry fans. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Robert ‘Bob’ and Dorothy Williams, and grandfather, Leo D. Dunham. Game Time Celebration will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 7:00 PM at Niebur Funeral home in Pittsfield. Pregame Festivities will be held prior to the service on Saturday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. In honor of Courtney, please come wearing one of her favorite teams’ apparel or their coordinating colors. Interment will be at a later date and cremation rites have been accorded. Memorials are suggested to be made to Griggsville-Perry Athletic Boosters. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh. com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Joan Stephenson

Joan Ellen Stephenson, age 76, passed away peacefully May 3, 2021 due to a rare form of liver disease in Sayner, WI, formally of Seneca, WI. She was born December 6th, 1944 in Park Ridge, Illinois to Earl and Ruth Beard. She met the love of her life at Illinois State University and married, Larry Eugene Stephenson, on August 13, 1966. Joan received a teaching degree from Illinois State University and a master’s degree from UW LaCrosse. Joan was a teacher for many years. She was an English, reading, and special education teacher. Over the years, she helped many students and she really enjoyed helping each of her students better themselves. Joan was a very caring, generous and thoughtful person who looked for the best in everyone. She enjoyed family vacations and collecting seashells on the beach. Joan’s love of nature was one of a kind.

She loved all the animals of her forest. She fed all of them except the fisher (Dark Vander). She had a name and special place in her heart for each of them: 3 paws, growler, Bruno and her little buddy the pine squirrel will miss her. Joan is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Larry. Much loved mother of Susan (John) Dyke and David (Julie) Stephenson. Cherished grandmother of John, Christopher, Jessica, Andrew, and Daniel. She is survived by her dear sister, Marilyn Hurbanis and brother-in-law, Chuck (Karen) Stephenson. Remembered by her many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Ruth Beard, brother and sister-in-law, Richard (Barb) Beard and father and mother-in-law, Vincent (Evelyn) Stephenson and brother and sister-in-law, Robert (Karen) Stephenson. Joan loved eagles and one of her favor-

ite Bible verses, Isaiah 40:31 — “But those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.” Please join us celebrating her life, visitation will be held May 15, 2021 from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM at Shepherd of Lakes, 2903 Highway 155 Sayner, WI 54560. The service will be held at 2:00 PM and committal will be at Sayner, WI cemetery. Online condolences may be shared at www.bolgerfuneral.com

Lowell D. McKee Lowell D. McKee, 96, of Pleasant Hill, IL passed away Monday evening, May 3, 2021 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Lowell was born August 10, 1924 in Ross Township, Pike County, IL, the second son of William B. and Mary Ilene Lewis McKee. He was married to Doris Jean Watkins. Following graduation from Pleasant Hill High School, Lowell enlisted in the Army Air Force in 1943. As a World War II veteran, he served in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations as a tail gunner and belly gunner on the B-17 and B-25 aircrafts and completed 65 combat missions. He was honorably discharged in 1945. Lowell was employed as a road construction foreman for many years and retired from Freesen’s Construction in Bluffs. He loved to fish and hunt, work in his garden, play cards and read his

Bible. Lowell was a long time member of the Pleasant Hill Christian where he had served as an Elder and Sunday School teacher. Survivors include a son, Michael Lowell (Michelle) McKee of rural Pittsfield, five grandchildren, Tim Butler, Ryan Smith, Dakota McKee, Jason McKee and Cordell McKee, six great grandchildren, a sister, Estelene (Ron) Hayden of rural Pittsfield, two brothers, Gene McKee of rural Nebo and Darrell McKee of Buffalo, NY and numerous nieces and nephews. Lowell was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Jessie Dolbeare, three brothers, Bob, J.R. and Bill McKee, three infant sisters, one infant brother and a daughter, Yolanda Armbrust. Funeral services were held Friday May 7, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill conducted by Eldon Cook. Burial, with military honors conducted by

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the Scott Air Force Base Honor Guard and the Pleasant Hill American Legion Post 1048, will follow at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Visitation was held from 9:00 a.m. until time of services on Friday. Memorials may be made to the Pleasant Hill Christian Church, Crescent Heights Cemetery Association or to the charity or organization of the donor’s choice. Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is handling the arrangements.

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he and his wife had a baby girl recently. Her name is Anna Mae Lorene. I want to wish another greatgrandson, Ian Damon, a Happy Birthday, May 14. I have an appointment with the heart doctor the same day, May 14. I hope all mothers had as

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good a Mother’s Day as I did. I guess that’s all for this week. Have a good one and God Bless!

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Community celebrates Mother’s Day

Mark your calendars! The Pike County Fair in Pleasant Hill will be held from June 8-12! Make plans to come out to enjoy the festivities and support the county fair! Anita Stauffer celebrated Mother’s Day with a fish fry at her home Saturday evening. Kent and Ryan did the cooking and it was delicious! Kenny, Lori, Genny, Emoree and Rose (the dog) all enjoyed the food. Raegan missed out on the goodies, as she had to work. Janice Sneeden’s gang all met up in Effingham Mother’s Day where they enjoyed lunch, visiting and ice cream.

Thelma Butler enjoyed lunch at Sprouts in Quincy with Tim and Loretta Butler and Vicki Norris Mother’s Day. Dewayne and Nadine Kessinger visited her later in the evening. Steve Kessinger fired up the grill and he and the following people helped me celebrate Mother’s Day: Jeannie Kessinger, T.J. and Samantha Kessinger, Peyton Cook, Deni Taylor, Joey Kessinger, Katy, Brady, and Brynlea Downs, Allison Kessinger, Ryan Cooley and Dewayne Kessinger. We as a community express our deepest condolences to the

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family of Courtney Dunham. Courtney grew up in Griggsville and was an avid GP-Tornadoes fan. ‘Krush’ will certainly be missed at the games! Karen Garrett got a wonderful surprise! Her daughter, Sheli Kendrick made her way from Florida to Perry to surprise Karen for Mother’s Day! "Whatever you are not changing, you are choosing."Author Unknown

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Pleasant Hill townwide garage sale part of Spring Pickins Day There will be a lot of stirring around the town with townwide garage sales Friday and Saturday starting at 9 a.m. The Pleasant Hill FFA will be serving lunch Friday and Pleasant Hill Community Club will be serving Saturday at the Christian Church parking lot. The garage sale flyers will be available at the banks and gas stations. The money will go toward the Pleasant Hill Fourth of July fireworks. Please come out and support the community. Also, the first annual Spring Pickins will be taking place around the county’s towns and villages. Several shops will be participating. Get out of the house, grab your friend and go find a bargain! The Pleasant Hill School

hosted the junior high track sectional. Thanks to Pittsfield High for letting them use the track. The PH boys and girls eighth grade teams won the sectional. Ava Wombles first in 800 M run and Discus; Makenna Winchell first in long jump and second in discus, Maddie Sidwell second in high jump, Brody Dolbeare first in 110 M hurdles and long jump as well as second in discus and second in 100 M dash, Sammy Al-Rawas first in shot put and discus, Lane Hubbard first in 1600 M run, and our boys and girls 4x100 got second in their heats. Big congratulations to this great team. You all make PHill hometown proud! The Food Pantry will be open this Saturday 9-11a.m. This will still be drive-thru More community on A6.

By MARSHA HILL 217-437-2903 bmklh94@ yahoo.com service at the Christian Church back/basement doors. Anyone in need, feel free to stop by for some assistance. If anyone has any news or tidbits to share, please feel free to get in touch with me. Sure hope we continue to open up our towns, store fronts, events and pretty much all in a nutshell our lives again! Have a blessed week ahead! “Strive not to be a success but rather to be of value.” Albert Einstein “Life is 10 percent what happens to and 90 percent how you react to it.” C. Swindoll

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Date: Saturday May 15, 2021 at 09:30 am Location: 1 ½ Miles South of Greenﬁeld, Illinois, Joyce Angus Farms Watch For Sale Markers www.joyceauctions.com 880 Brent Grain Cart; 500 EZTrail Grain Cart; NI 9’Disk Mower; 4 Basket Tedder; NH Hay Rake; 3 – NI Hay Wagons; Flat Wagon; 24’Kent Disk-aVator; JD 4520 Tractor; M Tractor; 2 Ton Chevy Truck; 1600 Chisel Plow; Several Gravity Wagons; JD 7700 Combine; Disk Mower; Vermeer Baler; V Rake; Seed Tender; Running Gears; Portable Shed; Fert. Buggy; 30 Concrete Bunker Blocks; Sprayer; Duals; Several Grain Augers; Dozer Blade; JD 7000 Planter; EZ Trail 680Head hauler; Unverferth 30’ Head Hauler; 2020 Case-Int 30’Head; Posts; Barbed Wire; Wagon Load of Bolts & Nuts; MANY OTHER ITEMS BEING CONSIGNED DAILY

For More Information Call Jerry Joyce (217) 248-4073 Larry Derricks (217) 370-7007 Mark Pennell (217) 243-1455 I.D. NEEDED TO OBTAIN NUMBER - NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS. ALL STATEMENTS MADE DAY OF SALE TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER PRINTED MATTER. 500 FOR SALE FOR SALE 907 Mulberry St. Greenfield 58x180 lot $3,000 or make offer. Call Todd Steinacher 217-248-6226. 5.19.21 FOR SALE: Kubota Front Loader, Model LA243A fits Kubota Tractors, Model BX2360, BX2660, BX2370D and BX2670D. Never been used and has been housed. Asking $2,700.00. If interested, call 618-535-8350 or 618-535-9544.

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NO TRESPASSING on William and Geraldine Schleeper Farms. 6.9.21 NO TRESPASSING or hunting allowed on the land in Batchtown owned by Steve and Cindy Meszaros. Violators will be prosecuted. 9.8.21 NO TRESPASSING or hunting allowed on the land in Batchtown owned by Marcy Klockenkemper, Judy Lamer, Jeremy Russell, Bon5.12.21 nie Stepanek and Cindy Mezzos. 600 Violators will be prosecuted. 9.8.21 HELP WANTED NO TRESPASSING of any kind HELP WANTED cooks, servers is permitted on the Kim Kamp and dishwashers. Apply in person and Joe Stelbrink farm located on at Fran & Marilyn’s or call 618-498- Summit Grove Rd., Kampsville. Violators will be prosecuted. 8.26.21 4192 ask for Bill or Lauren. 5.12.21 HELP WANTED: Mt. Gilead Shelter Care, Day Shift 8-4, P/T Day 900D-NO TRESPASSING and P/T midnight 12-8. Call Mt. PIKE COUNTY Gilead 217-942-5362. Ask for LuMAYFAIR FARMS ground North Ann or Kathy. 5.26.21 HELP WANTED: Experienced of Kinderhook, west of 205th St. handyman to work on rental prop- is private property. Trespassing is erties and odd jobs. 618-946- forbidden. Violators will be prosecuted. 1.5.22 2999. 5.19.21

This Day In History May 12

- King Henry III fled Paris after Henry of Guise triumphantly entered the city.

- A.J. Foyt won his first auto racing victory in Kansas City, MO.

- Charleston, South Carolina fell to British forces.

- West Germany and Israel exchanged letters establishing diplomatic relations.

- William Clayton invented the odometer. - Manitoba entered the Confederation as a Canadian province. - Tunisia, in North Africa became a French protectorate. - In the Battle of Batoche, French Canadians rebelled against the Canadian government. - Charles Sherrill of the Yale track team became the first runner to use the crouching start for a fast break in a foot race. - The airship Norge became the first vessel to fly over the North Pole. - In Britain, a general strike by trade unions ended. The strike began on May 3, 1926. - Britain’s King George VI was crowned at Westminster Abbey. - The Nazi conquest of France began with the German army crossing Muese River. - The Soviet Army launched its first major offensive of World War II and took Kharkov in the eastern Ukraine from the German army. - The Axis forces in North Africa surrendered during World War II. - The Soviet Union announced an end to the Berlin Blockade. - The American Bowling Congress abolished its white males-only membership restriction after 34 years.

- Ernie Banks, of the Chicago Cubs, hit his 500th home run. - U.S. merchant ship Mayaguez was seized by Cambodian forces in international waters. - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced that they would no longer exclusively name hurricanes after women. - South Africa unveiled a plan that would give voting rights to citizens of Asian and mixed-race descent, but not to blacks. - South African prisoner Nelson Mandela saw his wife for the first time in 22 years. - Russian President Boris Yeltsin dismissed Prime Minister Yevgeny Primakov and named Interior Minister Sergei Stepashin as his successor. - Former U.S. President Carter arrived in Cuba for a visit with Fidel Castro. It was the first time a U.S. head of state, in or out of office, had gone to the island since Castro’s 1959 revolution.

900D-NO TRESPASSING PIKE COUNTY NO TRESPASSING or hunting of any kind of properties owned by Nick and Margaret Voke, Old Pearl, IL. Violators will be prosecuted. 3.24.22 NO HUNTING or fishing on the Swanson Ransom farm located in Hardin & Martinsburg Townships. Violators will be prosecuted. 4.20.22

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The farm is ideally located approximately 4 miles southwest of Pitts eld, IL and just west of Hwy. 54. The farm is further described as being located in the Northwest Quarter of Section 31 of Pitts eld Township. From Hwy. 54 turn west on 218th Ave and follow the road west and north to the farm, which lies on the east side of the township road. The farm will be sold in 1 individual tract and on a price per acre basis.

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1500D - YARD SALES PIKE COUNTY ANTIQUE LAMPS, light fixtures, Noritake china, Lionel trains and other toys. Huskvarna riding lawnmower, housewares and much miscellaneous. May 14-15, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., 806 E. Washington St., Pittsfield. 5.12.21 YARD SALE Back street in Summer Hill, IL (19977 327th St). Opens at 8:00AM May 21 & 22. Crafts, seasonal wreaths, flower arrangements, decorative pillows and afghans, hard back books and lots of girl and women’s clothing. To much to list watch for signs in Summer Hill. 5.12.21 THIS FRIDAY May 14,8-5 Sue Cox’s 24328 US Hwy 54 West Pittsfield. Next to Beard Implement. Rain or shine. 5.12.21

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Arrests Brayden M. Sink, 20, Auburn, was arrested May 3 at 4:03 p.m. on a charge of consumption of liquor by a minor. He was released at 4:08 p.m. Patricia P. Touchette, 57, Barry, was arrested May 4 at 12:27 p.m. on a warrant seeking to revoke or modify bail bond. She was released May 4 at 12:35 p.m. James A. Fanning, 49, Franklin, was arrested May 4 at 8:33 p.m. on a warrant seeking to revoke or modify ball bond and a hold for Morgan County on a failure to appear charge. He remains lodged. Amanda M. Johns, 44, Griggsville, was arrested May 5 at 11:46 p.m. on two warrants, both alleging failure to appear. She was released May

PUBLIC NOTICE 6 at 12:03 a.m. Buffy N. Burbridge, 27, Griggsville, was arrested May 6 at 2:15 a.m. on charges of possession of a controlled substance. She remains lodged. Jaiyden C. French, 22, Hannibal, Mo., was arrested May 6, at 10:33 p.m. on possession of adult use cannabis. She was released May 6 at 11:14 p.m. Michael S. Tunstall, 34, Hardinsburg, Ky., was arrested May 6 at 7:34 a.m. on a warrant alleging failure to appear and violating the sex offender registration. Brenda L. Bargrer, 53, Jacksonville, was arrested May 9 at 1:21 on a charge of domestic battery. She remains lodged. Justin R. Holman, 30, Nebo,

was arrested May 5, at 6:51 p.m. on a charge of doing while revoked. He was released May 5 at 7:03 p.m. Amanda J. Johnson, 33, Nebo, was arrested May 7 at 2:12 p.m. on a charge of criminal trespass to land, possession of methamphetamine and failure to appear. She remains lodged. Matthew R. Smith, 34, O’Fallon, Mo., was arrested May 6 at 10:42 a.m. on a warrant alleging failure to appear. He was released May 6 at 12:34 p.m. Damon K. Young, 22, Nebo, was arrested May 9 at 11:14 p.m. on a warrant alleging failure to appear and a violation of an order of protection. He remains lodged.

Jacob L. Motley, 24, Pleasant Hill, was arrested May 6 at 8:15 a.m. on a charge of domestic battery. He remains lodged. Joshua L. Kelly, 31, Pleasant Hill, was arrested May 7 on a charge of theft and failure to appear. Lola B. Painter, 57, Pleasant Hill, was arrested May 7 at 7:01 p.m. on a warrant alleging failure to appear. She was released May 7 at 7:06 p.m. Austin W. Clark, 22, Pleasant Hill, was arrested May 7 at 7:23 p.m. on a charge of failure to appear on a speeding charge. He was released May 7

at 8:12 p.m. Anna M. Sutton, 33, Quincy, was arrested May 6 at 12:34 p.m. on a charge of possession of methamphetamine. She remains lodged. Cory E. Sutton, 38, Quincy, was arrested May 6 at 1:09 p.m. on a charge of possession of methamphetamine, a warrant alleging failure to appear and a hold for Adams County on a failure to appear warrant. He remains lodged. Kenneth L. Rowe, 35, Rockford, was arrested May 5 at 10:35 on a warrant alleging failure to appear. He remains lodged.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Griggsville woman charged with drug offenses The Pike County Sheriff’s Department conducted a traffic stop on State Highway 107 south of Griggsville, May 6 at 1:26 a.m. Following the investigation, the driver, Buffy N. Burbridge, age 27, of Griggsville, was arrested for unlawful posses-

sion of methamphetamine, less than five grams; unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Fentanyl) and unlawful possession of adult-use cannabis in a motor vehicle by a driver. She is lodged in the Pike County Jail.

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PCSD makes drug arrests The Pike County Sheriff’s Department executed a courtauthorized search at a residence located in the 300 block of East Second Street, Baylis, May 6, at 10:05 a.m. Subsequent to an investigation, Anna M. Sutton, 33, of Quincy, was arrested on charges of unlawful possession of methamphetamine, obstructing justice and unlawful possession of hypodermic syringes. The charge of obstructing justice was added after Sutton allegedly attempted to destroy evidence.

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Also arrested was Cory E. Sutton, 38, of Quincy, on a charge of unlawful possession of methamphetamine.

Both defendants are currently lodged in the Pike County Jail.

AND OTHER AREA NEWS New Salem townwide clean-up this weekend By WYVETTA DAVIS 217-285-4880 w9yti@irtc.net "Everyone excels in something in which another fails." Latin Proverb There will be townwide clean-up for New Salem residents this weekend. The dumpster will be located at the town hall for residents to use. Please do not put tires or appliances in the dumpster. This will be the perfect opportunity to get rid of all the unnecessary excess in the community and make New Salem something to be proud of. This is for the people that live in the town of New Salem only. "Zeal without knowledge is a runaway horse." King Park Pool in Pittsfield is scheduled to open Memorial Day, May 31, and this will be for open swim. Adult Swim begins Tuesday, June 1. Aerobic Sessions with Helen Hilgedick begin Thursday, June 3, and will be every Monday and Thursday from 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. as well as 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. Any questions, please call 1-217285-4524. Birthdays and anniversaries May 13, Duane Hibbard, Will and Ann Rine; May 14, MaKayla Robbins, Steve Dean, Philip and Kendyl Armistead; May 15, Allen Ellis, April Myers; May 17, Larry Ruble, Roy Dooley; May 18, Darrell Flowers. Prayer Requests: Miracles for our world to turn back to

God, healing answers for cancer and the coronavirus, Anne Hopkins, Bonnie Prudoehl, Brian Bradshaw, Charla Prior, Cheryl and Chuck Rheynard, Carl Blacketer, Debbie Harshman, Erma Garner, George Whitlock Jr., Greg and Shari Ketterman, Ginger Whitlock, Helen Mays, Jenny Fox, Jerry Gully, Josh Bennett, Judy Dockhorn, Justin Blacketer, Leonard and Sharon Dice, Lois Thomas, Nic Carter, Pastor Gary Dice, Roger Straus and Roger Bonnett. Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen. Romans 15:33 Trivia Answers from Last Week: 1. What was the first domesticated animal? (dog) 2. What is the longest living land animal of any kind? (tortoise) 3. What is the fastest land animal? (cheetah) "Grandma Wyvetta's Hair Taxi" made a trip to the University of Spa and Cosmetology Arts in Springfield on Wednesday, May 5. Those in the "Taxi" were Rena Waddell from Louisiana, Sue Yackley of New Salem and Wyvetta Davis. While Rena and Wyvetta were at the college with Jacqueline, Sue spent the day with her sister Joyce Edwards. After Rena and Wyvetta were done, Joyce and Sue picked them up and they all went to a restaurant to enjoy a meal. Joyce's husband, Jim Edwards, met the ladies at the restaurant for the meal. A good day was had by all. I always appreciate news

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Local outdoorsmen compete at Gardner Camp 3-on-3 challenge

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Not Your Mama’s Boys, a team of youth from Western Junior High competed Saturday in the Gardner Camp Ultimate Outdoor 3-on-3 Challenge at the Gardner Camp near Hull. Pictured left to right are members of the team: Jaxen White, Braden Rennecker and Nicholas Moyer. Rennecker scored fourth in the air rifle challenge. The boys were coached by Steve Moyer.

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Boys from Western Junior high were among 12 teams competing Saturday at Gardner Camp near Hull. Members of the Western Dead Eyes were Grady Reed, Brendan Miller and Damien Orr. The boys were coached by Doug Orr.

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The Western Outdoorsmen, a team of outdoorsmen, competed Saturday at Gardner Camp. Team members were Mason Smith, Bradley Nichols and Casen Tobias. Camp Point took home the $1,000 donation to their school sponsored by Duck Unlimited.

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ALUM COACHES ALL-STAR GAME

Matt Brawner was a superior quarterback for the Wolves back in the early '90s. Apparently that sort of thing is genetic as Brawner’s own daughter, Mia was asked to play in a seventh-grade all star game in Jacksonville over the weekend. And to add to the honor, Matt and his wife, Nikki, who both coach basketball at Gillespie Junior High, were asked to coach. The team went 1-2 on the day. Enjoying the day in Jacksonville were in front, Ellie, Mia and Sloane. Brawner and his wife, Nikki, are in the back.

Friday April 30 Pittsfield, 8, Triopia, 7 Pittsfield had 13 hits in the game. Rebecca Neupauer, Abbby Springer, Taylor Scott, Carlee Constable and Emma Saxe all had more than one hit, with Neupauer perfect at the plate going 3 for 3. Ground-outs by Rachel Boatrigth and Matti McCartney accounted for two RBIs. Audrey White pitched the same, allowing nine hits, seven runs, struck out seven and walked one. Thursday, May 6 Camp Point, 2, Pittsfield, 1 Matti McCartney had the team’s only RBI. McCartney, Ali Merryman, Taylor Scott, Abby Springerwere all 3 for 3 in the

game. Jaynee Heafner was 2 for 2 and Ella Constable was 2 for 3. Audrey White pitched six innings, allowing four hits, striking out three and walking one.

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Jaxen White, a sophomore at Western High School, scored a perfect score on the 3D archery challenge held Saturday at Gardner Camp near Hull. Amy Lefringhouse presented him with his award.

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Friday, May 7 Pittsfield, 11, Routt, 8 The Lady Saukees combined for 16 hits during the game, Matti McCartney, Abby Springer, Ella Constable, Taylor Scott, Rebecca Neupauer and Emma Saxe all had multiple hits, while McCartney was 3 for 4. McCartney also stole two bases as Saukee runners had eight in the game. Audrey White took the win with 12 hits, eight runs, striking out five and walking none.

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