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Vendors persist during damp Pickin’ Days By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Communities throughout Pike County hosted vendors, yard sales, antique/vintage wares and food trucks this past weekend for Pike County Spring Pickin’ Days. Rainy weather on Saturday dampened spirits and deterred attendees, but the weekend ended on a high note with a largely dry Sunday. Despite the less than ideal weather, several vendors – including Judi Sutton, who owns Judi’s Country Store in El Dara – reported good attendance and a successful weekend. “You know, in El Dara, it went fantastic,” Sutton said. “We couldn’t have done better, even with the rain.” Sutton believed that attendees were influenced to participate, because they had been unable to take part in public events during the pandemic. “Everybody was in a great mood and well pleased to be out,” Sutton said. “People are looking for things to do this spring.” Sunday, too, typically a slower day during weekend events, enjoyed good attendance according to Sutton. “We couldn’t be any more pleased,” Sutton said. “Sunday is usually slow, but we were busy all weekend.” Sutton is optimistic that Spring Pickin’ Days will continue to gain momentum in
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Members of the Lions and Leo Clubs hunkered down under their tent to avoid the rain on Saturday. The clubs sold fried fish sandwiches on Pittsfield’s courthouse square during Spring Pickin’ Days. Rainy weather deterred many attendees on Saturday, but Sunday provided drier weather. Many vendors throughout the county, however, reported good attendance and a successful weekend.
subsequent years. “I think it will continue to grow,” Sutton said. “People are always looking for things to do in the spring when the weather gets warmer. The yard sales are a great way for people to get rid of stuff they’ve accumulated through the
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for local graduation ceremonies Griggsville-Perry Q Baccalaureate for the Griggsville-Perry Senior Class will be May 23 at 2 p.m. at the Griggsville Methodist Church. Q Eighth-grade promotion will be held Thursday, May 27, at 7 p.m. at Griggsville-Perry Middle School at Perry. This will be a ticketed event—only those with tickets will be allowed to enter per current capacity restrictions. There will be live-streaming of the promotion ceremony on the school’s Facebook Page. Q High School Graduation is Friday, May 28, at 7 p.m. in the Nichol Gym at Griggsville.
Pittsfield
Q Pikeland Community School eighth-grade promotion will be May 27 at the Glenn C. Smith Football Field. Rain date is May 28. Q Pittsfield High School graduation will be May 29 at the Glenn C.
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Smith Football Field. Rain Date is May 30.
Pleasant Hill
Q Baccalaureate for the high school seniors will be Wednesday, May 26 at 7 p.m. Q Graduation is Friday, May 28 at 7 p.m. Q Eighth-grade promotion is Thursday, May 27, at 7 p.m. Baccalaureate, high school graduation and eighth grade promotion will be held in the large gym.
Western
Q Baccalaureate is Wednesday, May 19, at 6 p.m. in the high school gym. Two guests per graduate. Q Graduation is Saturday, May 22 at 2 p.m .on the softball field. Backup dates in case of rain: Sunday, May 23 at 2 p.m. and Monday, May 24 at 6 p.m. There is a limit of 10 guests per graduate.
County News . . . . A2–4 Social. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3 Court . . . . . . . . . . A9 Marketplace . . . . . A8 Obituaries . . . . . . A3 Opinion . . . . . . . . A4 Public Notice . . . . A9 Sports . . . . . A3, A10 Obituaries in this issue: Ham, Haschemeyer, Johns.
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winter.” Picture Pittsfield President Patrick Lamb said despite the poor weather, Spring Pickin’ Days was a good way to encourage residents and visitors to get out and enjoy Pike County businesses and pop-up vendors.
“Given the weather, we were pleased with attendance,” Lamb said. Lamb said, however, he hopes for better weather for other outdoor events sponsored by Picture Pittsfield. “Hopefully we have better weather for Christmas in July,” Lamb said.
PCHD to start vaccinating children as young as 12 By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press As of May 12, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), have all signed off on the use of the BioNTech Pfizer vaccine for use in adolescents ages 12 to 15 years old. The American Academy of Pediatrics reported that trials showed the PfizerBioNTech vaccine was 100 percent effective and presented no serious safety concerns in adolescents, leading the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to grant emergency use authorization (EUA) of the drug. The most common side effects in adolescents were pain at the injection site, tiredness, headache, chills, muscle pain, fever and joint pain, consistent with trials in older teens and adults. The Pike County Health Department (PCHD) will begin vaccinations for those age 12 and older once state-level guidance and recommendations from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) are finalized. “They’re working on it,” PCHD Director of Nursing Sharon Bargmann said of IDPH. “The authorization just came out. They’re following the science.” Bargmann said that one benefit of vaccination for school-aged children is that those fully vaccinated will no longer need to quarantine if exposed to COVID-19 unless the child exhibits symptoms of the virus. “It will help students once they get back to school in the fall,” Bargmann said. “A lot of parents were upset that students had to miss school because they were quarantined. Once students are fully vaccinated, they won’t need to quarantine.” According to Bargmann, vaccinations could be especially beneficial to students in sports and extracurricular activities, which present a greater possibility of exposure to and close contact with COVID-19. During this past school year, many
parents became frustrated with children being quarantined multiple times, especially those whose children participate in sports or other extra-curricular activities. “It’s upsetting when students have to sit out or they can’t finish the season,” Bargmann said. “That’s not an issue if they get vaccinated.” Bargmann said that PCHD is in the process of building a list of adolescents wishing to be vaccinated, so the department will know how much Pfizer vaccine to request from IDPH. “We need to find out who wants it before we get supply,” Bargmann said. “We have a list going. Once we get several on the list, we’ll have a Pfizer vaccination clinic.” Bargmann said that residents may request to be vaccinated with any of the three approved drugs, although Johnson & Johnson and Moderna are more readily available than Pfizer. “Residents can absolutely specify which vaccine,” Bargmann said. “They won’t get Pfizer as quickly as Moderna of Janssen (Johnson & Johnson), but we totally understand people wanting one vaccine over another. What we care about is that people get vaccinated.” To register for a vaccination, residents are directed to call PCHD at 217-2854407 and use option 8 to leave a message with their name, phone number and date of birth. To register an adolescent, parents/guardians should call and leave their child’s name, date of birth, the parent’s name and phone number. Residents can also register online at https://pikecountyil.org and click on the red banner at the top of the page. Once PCHD receives the Pfizer vaccine from the state, additional clinics will be added to their online scheduling option. PCHD currently has the following upcoming COVID vaccination clinics scheduled: Q May 20, Johnson & Johnson: 10:45 –11:45 a.m. and 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Q May 27, Johnson & Johnson: 3 – 4:30 p.m.
ILLINI CELEBRATES NATIONAL HOSPITAL Coatsburg man arrested in armed robbery WEEK WITH COMMUNITY COOKOUT By BETH ZUMWALT Illini’s Charlie Hull and Pastor Greg McClain cook hot dogs at Illini’s Community Cookout Friday, May 14. Illini staff provided a drive-thru lunch to community members to celebrate National Hospital Week, which runs from May 9 to May 14. According to Illini CEO Kathy Hull, National Hospital Week coincides with the birthday of famed English nurse Florence Nightingale, who was born May 12, 1820. Nightingale is recognized for modernizing and professionalizing nursing roles for women.
Pike County Fair on the horizon By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The Pike County Fair is just two weeks away, and fair board president Micheal McKinnon says the board has made many plans to make this fair special to make up for the lack of a fair last year. “We start June 8 with the pageants,” McKinnon said. “Wednesday, June 9, is family night with entertainment by Madd Hoss Jackson. Thursday is the Pike County Truck and Tractor pull, Friday is the Lucas Oil Professional Pullers Association’s western show, and Saturday will be the demolition derby put on by Mike Brown
Productions.” McKinnon said he is excited about the carnival coming this year. “They have promised us 12 items for our midway and two food stands,” McKinnon said. “Plus, we have several local food vendors setting up.” A livestock show is scheduled for June 9 for sheep, June 10 for beef and June 11 for goats. All shows start at 9 a.m. Juliana Frey is in charge of the queen and junior miss pageants. Girls 16-21 are invited to vie for queen and girls 11-14 can enter the junior miss pageant. (See, FAIR, A2)
Pike Press A Coatsburg man is in custody of law enforcement in Adams County after he crashed his vehicle on I-72 near mile marker 13 around 9 p.m. May 13. Law enforcement was alerted to the suspicious activity after receiving numerous calls about a male subject knocking on doors in Hull asking for a ride. Earlier in the day, both the Barry Jiffi Stop and a Quincy Dollar General were robbed by an individual using a screwdriver. After a thorough investigation, it was determined the crashed vehicle belonged to Richard A. Behnke, 33, Coatsburg, a suspect in the robberies earlier in the day. The PCSD later received a call from the Quincy Police Department, stating Behnke had been arrested in Quincy. Law enforcement was notified of the robbery in Barry at 5:29 a.m. after a call came into 911 dispatch advising a
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white or Hispanic male came into the Barry Jiffi Stop, walked to the cash register, opened it, removed cash and walked out. No contact with store personnel was made. The same male subject was seen at the New Canton One Stop a short time later but did not commit any crimes in the One Stop. He was captured on surveillance camera. The Barry Jiffi Stop was robbed, also in an armed robbery Oct. 16, 2019. The suspect in that case was apprehended one year later. Edward Mullins, 49, Sewell, N.J., was charged with that offense and several others across the west and midwest.
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Pleasant Hill refinances bonds By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Pleasant Hill’s school board, at its Tuesday, May 11, meeting, approved a resolution to refinance $1 million worth of bonds. The resolution approved the selection of First Midstate Inc. as Underwriter/Placement Agent and Chapman and Cutler LLP as Bond/ Disclosure Counsel to the Underwriter/Placement Agent with respect to the District’s Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds. “First Midstate is the investment banker, and Chapman and Cutler are the lawyers,” Pleasant Hill Superintendent Ron Edwards said. According to Edwards, the district stands to save well over $100,000 by refinancing. “We’re going to refinance from five percent to two percent,” Edwards said. “That’s going to save the district’s taxpayers $120,000. We felt like refi-
nancing was the prudent thing to do.” School board members also approved the 20202021 school calendar. Teachers will report for the school year on Aug. 16 and 17. The first day of attendance for students is Aug. 18. In other business, the board approved two interfund transfers. The transfer of $75,000 from the Working Cash Fund to the Education Fund was approved, as was $15,000 from the Working Cash Fund to the Operations Maintenance Fund. The board went on to approve an amendment in the minutes from the board’s Dec. 14 meeting to correct the details of an inter-fund transfer that was recorded incorrectly. Also approved at the May 11 meeting was the approval of the minutes from the April board meeting, the month’s financial reports and the approval of the payment of the district’s May bills.
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New addiction support group in Pike County By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press A few years ago, there was an addicts support group meeting every night of the week in the region. Now there is none. “I think COVID had a lot to do with it,” Heather Littig, a charter member of a new support group called Chain Breakers starting up in Pike County, said. “Springfield is the closest one that is open to all.” A support group open to all means anyone fighting an addiction can attend. “It doesn’t have to be drugs, alcohol,” Michael Hulett, another member of Chain Breakers, said. “It can be anything: food, cigarettes, whatever.” The new group meets at the Cardinal Inn every Monday night at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome, even families with a family member fighting an addiction. “And you don’t have to be in recovery yet,” Stephanie Wooldridge, the driving force behind Chain Breakers, said. “But you can’t come in here with drugs. We are here to help.”
The group received a $200 grant from Royal Neighbors with a chance to receive another check from the same group for $500. Money will be used for literature and materials to help those in need. The group has also helped one fellow addict with rehab expenses. “We have the support of the sheriff’s office, the counseling center, the probation department,” Wooldridge said. “We have purchased copies of the book ‘Addicts Loop Back,’ which really helped me when I decided to go clean. I have been clean one year now, I am working on my bachelor’s in social work with a speciality in working with addicts.” The book talks about codependency and relationships within the realm of the addict’s world. Chain Breakers is totally anonymous and works with an addict to enable them to make the choice to change. “They talk about enablers, but the number one enabler is yourself,” Wooldridge said. “I was an addict for 23 years. I know what I did to my kids. I want to do better for my grandchildren. My family
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Chuck Reed, left, and Stephanie Woolridge, right, show off the check they received from the Royal Neighbors. The money is going to be used to offset start-up costs for their Narcotics Anonymous group called Chain Breakers.
was there for me. I know not everybody has the same type of support I had. I want to give that to others.” The group will be in Barry this weekend at the craft
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Picture Pittsfield seeks volunteers for King Park Cleanup Picture Pittsfield volunteers will be cleaning up King Park from 8 a.m. to noon this Saturday, May 22. Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are needed to help rake leaves and debris and to paint benches and playground equipment. Volunteers with wood-
John Gleckler, front, of the Pittsfield American Legion, administers the oath of office to Mike Malone, left, as commander of the Barry Post and Rebecca Davis as vice commander. The ceremony was held May 10 at the regular monthly meeting of the Legion.
working skills are needed to do some repairs on park structures. Children and families are welcome. Rain date is June 12. For more information contact Patrick Lamb at 217-883-3438 or email picturepittsfield@gmail.com.
Pittsfield Library offering reading opportunities to young and old The Pittsfield Public Library will host a youth camp Monday, June 7–Friday, June 11. This camp will be for children who have completed kindergarten – fourth grades. There will be two classes each day. The first class is from 9–10:30 a.m. for children who have completed kindergarten, first or second grades this past school year. The second class is from 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. for children who have completed third or fourth grades this past school year. The camp is free, but children must be registered to
attend. Interested residents should call 217-285-5232 or come by the Pittsfield Youth Library to register their child for camp. Space is limited to 20 children per class. The library’s hours are Monday,Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 1-8 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. The Pittsfield Public Library is also excited to announce their first ever Summer Reading Program for Adults. This program will run June 14 – Aug. 16. Sign-ups for this program will run May
and vendors flea market at the Barry Truck Plaza, selling pulled pork sandwiches to raise more funds to further their message. There will also be a 50/50 raffle.
17–June 12. The first 18 adult participants to sign up will receive a succulent. The program is simple: read five books and earn a reward. Participants may receive up to three reading rewards during the Summer Reading Challenge. All prizes will be from local businesses. Those who complete all three reading reward challenges will be entered in a raffle for a grand prize drawing that will take place in mid-August. Stop by the library today to pick up a reading log and to get all of the additional details.
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Graduation events highlighted at Western board meeting
By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Superintendent Jessica Funk reported at Western’s Monday, May 10, board meeting that the district had finally received its long-awaited third transportation payment from the state. Receipt of the payment allowed the district to avoid having to carry out a transfer from the district’s working cash fund to its transportation fund. Funk went on to report that an extension of USDA funds to the district will allow Western students to continue to receive free lunch and breakfast through fiscal year 2022. In addition, Western received a $5,000 grant from General Mills to help the district provide an outdoor dining area for students. Western Elementary and High School Principal Connie Thomas gave an update on summer school plans. Credit recovery summer school will begin May 25, and “Fun Summer School” will begin June 7. Thomas congratulated high school students Matt Depke and Erick Hively, who were recognized as state scholars for scoring at or above the 95th percentile on the SAT. Principal Thomas also reported that “Basic Ag Science” will be offered to
Western juniors during the next school year. Finally, Thomas outlined dates and times for high school graduation proceedings. Baccalaureate will occur May 19 at 6 p.m. in the high school gym. Graduates may have two guests in attendance. Graduation is scheduled for Saturday, May 22, at 2 p.m., with rain dates as Sunday, May 23, at 2 p.m. or Monday, May 24 at 6 p.m. Graduation practice will be held Friday, May 21, at 10 a.m. Graduates must participate in order to walk at graduation. Western Junior High Principal Brandi Pennock reported that recovery summer school is set to occur may 25 to June 24. Junior high graduation is scheduled for Friday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m., with rain dates Saturday, May 22, at 10 a.m. or Sunday, May 23, at 6 p.m. With approval of the May consent agenda, the board renewed the district’s memberships in the Illinois Association of School Boards and the Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools. Also approved were the board meeting dates and committee appointments for 20212022. Tyler Patterson will replace Inky Shover as president on district accounts, and Lorc Weir will replace Tyler Patterson as vice-president on
district accounts. The board also approved Skyward and Amplify curriculum renewals for $10,878.20 and $6,140.50 respectively. The current year’s tentative amended budget was approved and will be on display until the budget hearing on June 16. Finally, $12,940 was approved for attendance and expenditures at the Joint Annual Conference. Following closed session, the board approved the retirement of elementary PE teacher Lisha Fee and the resignation of fourth-grade teacher Madison Skarda. Marty Miles and Stuart Hart were hired as summer school bus drivers.
Fair (Continued from A1) The fair board is working out problems with the village regarding licensing for the beer garden, but is hopeful those issues will be resolved before June 9. The Western Illinois Fair in Griggsville is scheduled for June 23-28, although plans are still up in the air. They will have a demolition derby June 5 and are counting on having the 4-H Fair that same week.
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Beverly Ham Beverly Eloise Ham, 83, of Morton, Illinois and formerly of Chambersburg, Illinois passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at the Reflections Memory Care, Morton. Beverly was born on June 29, 1937 in East Moline, the daughter of Wilbur and Virginia (Breckon) Chapman. She married Roger C. Ham on July 19, 1959 at the Methodist Church in Meredosia, Illinois. She was preceded by Roger in death on January 24, 2016 and by her parents. Surviving are her two sons, Clay (Helen Harrison) of Lexington, South Carolina and Ray (Cristie) of Morton, Illinois. Also surviving are three grandchildren Emily (Greg) Adams of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Nathan (Claire) Ham of Bloomington, Illinois, and Zach (Hannah) Ham of Indianapolis, Indiana and three great grandsons Samuel Adams and Charles Adams of Colorado Springs and Ames Ham of Indianapolis. Beverly graduated from
Meredosia High School in 1955 and Western Illinois University in 1959. She worked as a teacher and substitute teacher in the Meredosia-Chambersburg School District and later as a Walmart Associate in Jacksonville, Illinois. The work she loved most was being a wife, mother, and grandmother. Beverly was active in the Chambersburg Christian Church serving as Mission Committee Treasurer, Sunday School teacher, and women’s group leader. For many years, she prepared the Sunday bulletin and weekly church newsletter and helped with annual Chicken Dinner. She was known to provide food and pies for most any occasion. The family would like to thank the staff at the Villas of Holly Brook, Reflections Memory Care and Vitas Hospice for the compassionate care they gave Beverly during the final years of her life. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 22, 2021 in the Chambersburg
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Christian Church in Chambersburg, Illinois with Pastor Nate Walters officiating. Burial will follow in the Versailles West Side Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services on Saturday at the church. Memorials are suggested to the Chambersburg Christian Church. Condolences for the family may be left on line at hendrickerfuneralhome.com. The Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Alberta F. Haschemeyer Alberta F. Haschemeyer, 93, of Camp Point, passed away at 6:55 a.m., Friday, March 19, 2021, at the Eastside Health and Rehabilitation Center in Pittsfield. She was born on March 3, 1928, in Clayton Township, Adams County, Illinois, the daughter of Harm and Bertha (Claussen) Decker. She married Wilbur A. Haschemeyer on March 3, 1946, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Golden. He preceded her in death on August 11, 2006. Surviving are two daughters, Juleen Ihnen and husband Merlin of Kevil, Kentucky and Junice “Grace” Walker and husband John of Pittsfield, Illinois, five grandchildren, Matthew Ihnen and wife Rachelle, Mark Ihnen and wife Kelly, John Ihnen and wife Annie, Keith Walker and wife Jane and Jennifer Lister and husband Clay, granddaughter-in-law Ashley Walker, thirteen great grandchildren Landyn, Dalton and Janelyn Bagwell, Addison, Austin, Jackson, Gavin, Lucas, Matthew, and Amelia Ihnen, Cameron, Tobey and Tyler Walker, sisters-in-law Donna Haschemeyer and Minnie Haschemeyer both of Camp Point, Illinois and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by grandson Eric Walker, six brothers Vernon,
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Ralph, Donald, Robert, Glenn and Richard Decker, sister Violet Kindhart, brothers-in-law Virgil, Elvin, Lester and Irvin Haschemeyer and sister-in-law Carlene Julifs. Alberta was a dedicated farm wife and worked alongside her husband. She worked at Lester’s Food Store in the late 1950’s. She later worked as a Certified Nurses’ Assistant at the Golden Good Shepherd Home in Golden from 1970 to 1994. Her last employment was at the Staff Independence Living Home in Camp Point from 1996 to 2004. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and its’ Ladies Guild and Quilting Group. She was a Sunday School teacher for more than thirty years at the Church. Alberta enjoyed gardening, sewing quilts, snap-
ping beans and wallpapering and painting for other people’s homes. Her most treasured times were always by Wilbur’s side and fishing down at the pond. Memorial Services were held at 11:30 a.m., on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Golden, Illinois with Pastor Thomas Graves officiating. Interment will follow in Golden Memorial Gardens. Visitation were held on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Trinity Lutheran Church from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Memorials are suggested to Golden Memorial Gardens. You are invited to leave condolences and share your memories of Alberta at www.hunterfh.com. The Hunter Funeral Home in Golden has been entrusted to care for Alberta and her family.
Johns, II, 57, of rural Pleasant Hill, IL passed away Saturday morning on May 15, 2021 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Nebo Community Club Gymnasium conducted by Glen Hickerson and David Land. Burial will follow at the Nebo
held Wednesday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill. Memorials may be made to the Nebo Community Club or to the Doghouse Youth Center. Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is handling the arrangements.
I am so glad to report that life is opening up again and this government control is being lifted. Also the temperatures are rising to a beautiful spring as well. You will see a lot of kids decked all out this coming Saturday for PHHS annual prom. Very thankful this is continuing for these youngins. I am also so glad to report the Pike County Fair will also
be taking place June 8-12 with Queen Contest, Madd Hoss Jackson Band, Tractor Pulls, Derby, also little Mr. and Miss and baby contest. There will also be amusement rides. The committee is also asking if you want to sponsor the fair or be a food vendor to please contact them. These folks are trying to revive this once booming fun time back again! You can
By MARSHA HILL 217-437-2903 bmklh94@ yahoo.com get more information on their Facebook page. Deepest sympathy and condolences to the family of Donnie Johns, he sure will be missed by many. Such a kind soul to all he knew.
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AND OTHER AREA NEWS New Salem townwide clean-up this weekend “Stress happens when we forget God is in charge.” 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 5-6 p.m. Any questions, please call 1-217-285-4524. Birthdays and anniversaries May 19- Jonathan Parrack; May 20- Andy Borrowman, Gavin Huckstep; May 22- Diane Ehlert, Jeff Bonnett, Natalie Burrows, Whitney and Doug Hoffer; May 23- Cody Steininger, Joann Schlieper, Mike Palmer, Lisa and Buddy Brown, Tom and Rachel Myers; May 24- Bob and Lora Garrett, David and Crystal Syrcle; May 25- Kasey Bonnett. 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. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1 Trivia Questions for this week: 1. Who served as President of the Confederate States of America? 2. Complete this Bible verse: “Many are called, but few are _______________.” 3. Who was the first man to hit a golf ball on the moon? I had the honor of being asked by my granddaughter Jacqueline Davis to be her “model” for her State Board practicals on Monday, May 10,
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By WYVETTA DAVIS 217-285-4880 w9yti@irtc.net in Springfield at the University of Spa and Cosmetology Arts. It was quite an eventful day with all the timed tests being done, and, folks, even though she chose me, she still passed that part! Thursday morning, May 13, Cary Dunham and I met at the Cardinal Inn for lunch. Besides having a nice visit, we visited with several others who stopped by our table. Wanda Blacketer called on me Saturday afternoon, May 15, and we had a good visit. I always appreciate news from each and every one of you...whether by phone, or mail, or in person… very grateful for each and every tidbit. Blessings are present in everyday living. Make the effort to concentrate on finding them.
Pike Milton Christian having County services at MVCSC this Sunday Sunday, May 23, Milton BY is just one Christian Church will be havKARRIE church services at MissisDonald Eugene “Donnie” Johns ing SPANN sippi Valley Christian Service click away! 217-723-4262 camp at 10 a.m. There will be Donald Eugene “Donnie” Cemetery. Visitation will be no services at Milton Christian Church in Milton May 23.
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Barker and Hobson engaged Justin Barker and Maggie Barker of Perry, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Madison Barker to Jason Hobson, son of Stuart and Missy Hobson of Griggsville. The bride-to-be is a 2020 graduate of
John Wood Community College. The prospective bridegroom is a 2015 graduate of McKendree University, and is employed with UCM. Nuptials are planned for Sept. 4, 2021, with a reception to follow.
PCS participates in junior high sectional By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Just because there is no state track meet this season did not mean track stars from Pikeland Community School did not give it their all Saturday at sectionals. Finishes for the girls were: Q Kamryn Riley, seventh grade, 100m dash, 11th out of 22; 200m dash, sixth out of 20. Q Avery Wyatt, seventh grade, 800m, sixth out of 15. Q Karlie Patterson, seventh grade, long jump, seventh out of 19. Q Torie Stambaugh, seventh grade, long jump, 14th; eighth grade, 100m dash, 19th. Q Rynleigh Priest, eighth grade, 200m dash, out of
SCORE BOARD Monday, May 10 Softball Pittsfield 10, Liberty 5 Pittsfield Saukees varsity softball scattered 15 hits in the game. Rebecca Neupauer, Abby Springer, Matti McCartney, Ella Constable, Taylor Scott and Audrey White each managed multiple hits for Pittsfield. Neupauer led Pittsfield Saukees varsity with three hits in three at bats. Audrey White pitched the game, allowing 11 hits and 6 runs.
17; eighth grade, long jump, sixth out of 15. Q Alex Lowry, eighth grade, 400m dash, sixth out of 12. Q Hannah Williams, eighth grade, 800m, first (sectional champ) out of 15. Q Adriana Schmidt, eighth grade, 800m, 11th out of 15, eighth grade, 1600 m eighth out of 11. Q Girls 4x100 relay, eighth grade: second out of six. Participants were Kamryn Riley, Rynleigh Priest, Hannah Williams and Alex Lowry. Finishers for the boys were: Q Jordan Le, seventh grade, 100m, third of 24. Q Bodie Marable, seventh grade, 100m, 11 of 24, long jump, 15 and 200 m, fourth of 21.
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100 YEARS AGO: SEVENTEEN HIGH SCHOOLS IN PIKE COUNTY
150 Years Ago May 25, 1871 Last Thursday witnessed the closing of the 13th year of this paper’s existence. (Pike County Democrat) The editor of the Democrat, J. M. Bush, OHIW IRU 6SULQJ¿HOG WR WDNH KLV seat in the Senate. At a meeting of the soldiers RI 3LWWV¿HOG KHOG DW WKH 2OG )ODJ RI¿FH D QXPEHU RI SHRple were named to decorate the soldiers’ graves May 30. Preparatory to closing for the summer season, the examinations and customDU\ H[KLELWLRQ RI WKH SXEOLF schools was held. A very ODUJH QXPEHU DWWHQGHG WKH H[KLELWLRQ ZKHUH GHFODPDWLRQV recitations, songs and essays were rendered in the most excellent manner. %DUU\ LV D ÀRXULVKLQJ little city with two schools DQG DERXW SXSLOV IRXU FKXUFKHV D WRZQ KDOO FDSDEOH of seating 600 persons, and a woolen mill with the capacity of turning out 3500 yards of cloth per week. 125 Years Ago May 20, 1896 While we write, it is still storming in Milton. We have had hard rain for sevHUDO GD\V SDVW EXW WKH FOLPD[ was reached this afternoon when the rain came down in torrents, and hailstones, the largest we have ever seen, fell. Some picked up after the storm measured 9 inches around. They did much damage, going through skylights, roofs, and smashing winGRZV EHVLGHV EHDWLQJ GRZQ gardens and killing young chickens. $ VSULQJ ZDJRQ ¿OOHG ZLWK 3LWWV¿HOG +LJK 6FKRRO ER\V DQG JLUOV ZDV RYHUWXUQHG E\ the wind, and one girl fainted. The storm Monday at WKH HDVW VFKRRO EXLOGLQJ LQ
3LWWV¿HOG ZDV VR VHYHUH WKDW D QXPEHU RI FKLOGUHQ ZHUH frightened. The organ came into good use, and all sang till it was over. 7KH VHQLRUV DW 3LWWV¿HOG +LJK 6FKRRO PHW ODVW 7KXUVday, and spent three hours averaging grades for the past four years. Nearly all the averages for the four full years ZHUH DERYH 100 Years Ago May 25, 1921 Union memorial services DUH WR EH KHOG 6XQGD\ 0D\ 29 at the Christian Church in 3LWWV¿HOG 2Q 0HPRULDO 'D\ WKHUH LV WR EH D SDUDGH IURP the south steps of the courthouse, around the square, and to the South cemetery, where VHUYLFHV DUH WR EH KHOG 7KH afternoon program includes a EDQG FRQFHUW VHYHUDO PXVLFDO selections and readings and two addresses. If you want to have the time of your life, go to PrinJOH 3DUN DQG VHH WKH 3LWWV¿HOG )$76 DQG /($16 SOD\ EDOO $GPLVVLRQ ZLOO EH D SOHDVDQW smile. FATS are all over 175 pounds and LEANS are under 175. Peachie Foreman is WR EH WKH XPSLUH 7KH 3LWWV¿HOG +LJK 6FKRRO commencement program was hard hit on account of sickness and other complications. Lindell Cooper, valedictorian, came down with the measles. There were 39 graduates. 3HUU\ +LJK 6FKRRO KHOG LWV ¿UVW FRPPHQFHPHQW 7KHUH ZHUH ¿YH LQ WKH FODVV *OHQQD 6PLWK *HRUJH $\HUV )UHG 'DLJK $YHULOO +LOO DQG 5RVV Bergman. +LJK VFKRROV LQ 3LNH County with full recogniWLRQ E\ WKH VWDWH DUH %DUU\ *ULJJVYLOOH 3HUU\ 3LWWV¿HOG DQG 3OHDVDQW +LOO 6FKRROV ZLWK SUREDWLRQDU\ UHFRJQL-
tion are Kinderhook, Milton, 3HDUO 1HZ &DQWRQ 5RFNSRUW %D\OLV &KDPEHUVEXUJ (O 'DUD +XOO 1HER 1HZ 6DOHP DQG 6XPPHU +LOO 75 Years Ago May 22, 1946 King Mill closed May 17, due to a wheat shortage, and will not operate again until the second week in June. During that time the mill will EH FRPSOHWLQJ DQ LPSURYHment program. The top three of the 66 JUDGXDWHV RI 3LWWV¿HOG &RPPXQLW\ +LJK 6FKRRO DUH 0DU\ Virginia Nichol, daughter of 0U DQG 0UV 5RVV - 1LFKRO %DUEDUD %XQQ GDXJKWHU RI : % %XQQ DQG WKH ODWH 5XWK : %XQQ DQG &DURO\Q =LPmerman, daughter of Mr. and 0UV *X\ ) =LPPHUPDQ The 13 graduates of Milton +LJK 6FKRRO LQFOXGH 0DU\ /RX +RRYHU -RKQQ\ %LOO +RRYHU DQG -RKQ 2 +RRYHU 3OHDVDQW +LOO YRWHG WR 22 against daylight saving time for the town, followLQJ WKH OHDG RI 3LWWV¿HOG WZR weeks ago. 50 Years Ago May 26, 1971 7KH SUREDEOH URXWH RI WKH Central Illinois Expressway through Pike County was outlined Tuesday night at a meeting of the county planning commission. It is not much different from the route proposed in the 1966 feasiELOLW\ VWXG\ SUHSDUHG IRU WKH state. 25 Years Ago May 22, 1996 7KH ,OOLQRLV +LVWRULF 3UHVervation Agency says that the new elevator for the Pike &RXQW\ FRXUWKRXVH PXVW EH LQVLGH QRW RXWVLGH WKH EXLOGing. The estimated cost for the elevator is $130,000. Warren Brown, 76, won
nearly $29,000 in the Little Lotto with the winning ticket he purchased at TeePee Mini Mart. What plans does he have for the money? “I’m going to spend it,” he answered with a grin. The Mississippi Valley Christian Service Camp of¿FLDOO\ NLFNV RII LWV WK year this summer. The camp expanded recently from 25 acres to 100 acres through a gift from the estate of Leo Norton. The Pikeland Music Boosters organization paid special WULEXWH WR YRFDO PXVLF LQstructor Joan Feldpausch at the high school spring choral concert May 13 for her 25 years in the school district. 6KH WHDFKHV DW ERWK 3+6 DQG +LJEHH -XQLRU +LJK 7KH 3LWWV¿HOG /DG\ 6DXNHH UHOD\ WHDP RI $QQ *URRP 6DUDK :HEHO &KULVW\ .XQ]Hman and Amy Smith repeated DV WKH EHVW ; UHOD\ WHDP in the state. Seniors JayAnna Miller DQG -DVRQ 3UHVVH\ KDYH EHHQ VHOHFWHG E\ YRWH RI WKH FRDFKes as male and female athlete RI WKH \HDU DW 3LWWV¿HOG +LJK School. 10 Years Ago May 25, 2011 Sheriff Paul Petty and four deputies, Clint Weir, David *UHHQZRRG 0LNH /HPRQV DQG %ULDQ 5XHEXVK OHIW Monday afternoon for Joplin, Missouri to help search for missing victims following a catastrophic tornado Sunday afternoon. The Pike County Board voted to draft a letter in supSRUW RI FRQFHDOHG FDUU\ WR EH sent to local representatives, senators, party leaders and the governor. Q Compiled by Michael Boren.
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Griggsville, North Pike and Pittsfield Fire Departments battled a house fire Wednesday afternoon at 409 Corey Street in Griggsville. The house suffered major damage. Cause was unknown. The house was occupied by Jay McIntire and Christina Sitton and her son, Will. They were not home at the time the blaze started.
MALONE RECEIVES QUILT OF VALOR
Cinda Fullhart, of the Tri-County Quilters, was at the Barry American Legion meeting Monday, May 10, to present Mike Malone with a Quilt of Valor. The ceremony included the presentation of the quilt and a bag to keep it in, plus the reading of the history of the Quilt of Valor and the many symbolic emblems associated with the quilt. Fullhart said being able to present Malone with his quilt was especially meaningful because the two share a birthday.
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Sadie Abney of Kinderhook, daughter of Marsha and Eric Copher and Tim Abney. Devon Beahan of Barry. Gage Bradshaw of Hull, son of Melissa Bradshaw. Joel Bryant RI 3LWWV¿HOG son of Jason and Christon Bryant. Netti Rhys Chaplin of Barry, daughter of Beth and Curtis Mudd, Dustin Chaplin and Sarah Gates. Carl Conley of Barry, son of Pat and Chris Conley.
Matthew Depke of Hull, son of Dan and Tammy Depke. McCanna Dolbeare of Barry, daughter of the late Tanya Dolbeare and Brandon Dolbeare. Aubree Dunker of Barry, daughter of Kory and Dorinda Dunker. Haley Flores of Barry, daughter of Julianna Howell and Gustavo Flores. Noah Fuqua of Barry, son of Lisa Fuqua and Barbra Fuqua.
Jackson Hall of Hull, son of Heath and Jamie Hall. Kaleb Harris of Barry, son of Rick Harris and Kim Harris. Harley Hathaway of New Canton, daughter of Carl and Sherri Hathaway. Erick Hively of Baylis, son of Jayna Hively and Mark Hively. Brenden Hull of Barry, son of Dylian and Ellie Hull. Jayce Koeller of New Canton, son of Bryan and Kim Koeller.
Dakota Martin of Barry, son of Bobbie Grote. Gaven Mellon of Barry, son of Kenny and Mandy Mellon. Jeremiah Power of New Canton, son of Jeremy and Amanda Power. Canin Rennecker of Barry, son of Chad and Lindsey Rennecker. A.J. Rubison of Barry, son of Dave and Becky Rubison. Luke Simmerman of New Salem, son of Jason and Anna Jo Simmerman.
Grace Smith of Barry, daughter of Bethany Schultz, Randy Smith and the late Andy Grimsley. Montanna Smith of New Canton, daughter of David and Penny Smith. Samantha Stearns of New Salem, daughter of George and Beth Stearns. Shelbey Syrcle of Barry, daughter of Shelley and the late Kevin “Red” Syrcle. Olivia Vincent of Hull, daughter of Seth and Lisa Vincent.
Rilee West RI 3LWWV¿HOG son of Jeff and Laura West. Madalynn Williams of Barry, daughter of Crystal Vincent and John Williams.
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CROWNS PROM KING AND QUEEN Western High School crowned prom royalty recently at their spring prom. King was Erick Hively, son of Jayna Hively and Mark Lively. Queen was Grace Smith, daughter of Bethany Schultz and Randy Smith. Both are seniors at Western High School.
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900A-NO TRESPASSING CALHOUN COUNTY NO TRESPASSING on William and Geraldine Schleeper Farms.
900D-NO TRESPASSING PIKE COUNTY MAYFAIR FARMS ground North of Kinderhook, west of 205th St. is private property. Trespassing is forbidden. Violators will be prosecuted. 1.5.22 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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NO TRESPASSING of any kind is permitted on the Kim Kamp and Joe Stelbrink farm located on Summit Grove Rd., Kampsville. Violators will be prosecuted. 8.26.21
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1500C - YARD SALES JERSEY COUNTY THREE FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Thursday, May 27th 1-6 p.m.; Friday, May 28th, 9 a.m-1 p.m. 702 W. Mulberry, Jerseyville. Boys and girls clothes, junior, shoes, toys, miscellaneous. Priced to sell. 5.19.21 YARD SALE: 127 Andrew Avenue, Jerseyville. May 27, 28, 29 - 8 a.m. till - ? 5.19.21 1500D - YARD SALES PIKE COUNTY BLUFFS CITY WIDE YARD SALES: Saturday, May 22, 7-??. 197 S. Laurel Dr., 301 S. Laurel Dr., 309 S. Pearl St., 324 S. Pearl St., 401 S. Pearl St., 102 Bluff St., 309 S. Bluff St., 120 W. Wilson, 102 N. Wabash, 101 E. Oaks, 107 E. Oaks, 108 N. Brady, 219 N. Stanton, ?? W. Wilson, 110 N. Rogers, plus. 5.19.21
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- French explorer Jacques Cartier set sail for North America. - Anne Boleyn, the second wife of England’s King Henry VIII, was beheaded after she was convicted of adultery. - After being defeated by the Protestants, Mary the Queen of Scots, fled to England where she was imprisoned by Queen Elizabeth. - The Spanish Armada set sail from Lisbon, bound for England. - The Protestant states formed the Evangelical Union of Lutherans and Calvinists. - Delegates from four New England colonies met in Boston to form a confederation. - The French army defeated a Spanish army at Rocroi, France. - The first U.S. game law was approved. The measure called for penalties for hunting or destroying game within Indian territory. - The first English-style railroad coach was placed in service on the Fall River Line in Massachusetts. - U.S. Senator Charles Sumner spoke out against slavery. - The electric fire alarm system was patented by William F. Channing and Moses G. Farmer. - A pro-slavery band led by Charles Hameton executed unarmed Free State men near Marais des Cygnes on the Kansas-Missouri border.
Act, which established national quotas for immigrants. - Thomas Edison spoke on the radio for the first time. - Benito Mussolini announced that democracy was deceased. Rome became a fascist state. - In Damascus, Syria, French shells killed 600 people.
- The 27th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution went into effect. The amendment prohibits Congress from giving itself midterm pay raises.
- T.E. Lawrence “Lawrence of Arabia” died from injuries in a motorcycle crash in England.
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed about 3,500 (3,500.03) for the first time.
- The National Football League (NFL) adopted an annual college draft to begin in 1936.
- In Russia, strikes broke out over unpaid wages.
- Winston Churchill told the U.S. Congress that his country was pledging their full support in the war against Japan. - Canada and the U.S. formally established the North American Air Defense Command. - Marilyn Monroe performed a sultry rendition of “Happy Birthday” for U.S. President John F. Kennedy. The event was a fund-raiser at New York’s Madison Square Garden.
- Rosie O’Donnell and Tom Selleck got into an uncomfortable verbal issue concerning gun control on O’Donnell’s talk show.
- The U.S. State Department reported that diplomats had found about 40 microphones planted in the U.S. Embassy in Moscow.
- The bones of the most complete and best-preserved Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton went on display in Chicago.
- The Soviet Union ratified a treaty with the United States and Britain that banned nuclear weapons from outer space. - Erno Rubik invented the puzzle what would later become known as the Rubik’s Cube.
- The Federated Boys’ Clubs, forerunner of the Boys’ Clubs of America, were organized.
- The Empire State Building was designated a New York City Landmark.
- The first American criminal conviction that was based on fingerprint evidence occurred in New York City.
- In Jacksonville, FL, Carlos Lehder Rivas was convicted of smuggling more than three tons of cocaine into the United States. Rivas was the co-founder of Colombia’s Medellin drug cartel. - The Dow Jones Industrial Average passed 2,500 for the first time. The close for the day was 2,501.1.
HELP WANTED General Assignment Reporter Full Time or Part Time Campbell Publications has an immediate opening for a general assignment reporter to cover news and features. The person we are looking for loves to write and enjoys a fast-paced work environment. Full time or part time. Flexible schedule. The job is based in the Jersey County Journal office in Jerseyville. The successful applicant will enjoy working with people, in person and on the telephone. Typing ability, good grammar skills and ability to meet deadlines required. Camera and computer skills a plus; will train qualified candidates. Must have reliable transportation. Pleasant office and friendly co-workers. Competitive salary; benefits package, company health insurance, paid holidays and vacation, other benefits for full time. To apply, send or bring resume and cover letter to Jersey County Journal, 832 S. State St., Jerseyville, IL 62052, or email jcjnews@campbellpublications.net.
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- Bandits stole three of Rome’s most important paintings from the National Gallery of Modern Art. - “Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace” was released in the U.S. It set a new record for opening day sales at 28.5 million. Today in Star Wars History
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- The U.S. Congress passed the Emergency Quota
- In Massapequa, NY, Mary Jo Buttafuoco was shot and seriously wounded by Amy Fisher. Fisher was her husband Joey’s teen-age lover.
- The first frog-jumping jubilee held in Calaveras County, CA.
- The Union and Confederate armies launched their last attacks against each other at Spotsylvania in Virginia.
- The Associated Advertising Clubs of America held its first convention in Dallas, TX.
- U.S. Vice President Dan Quayle criticized the CBS sitcom “Murphy Brown” for having its title character decide to bear a child out of wedlock.
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Arrests Laura J. Coleman, 34, Baylis, was arrested May 13 at 7:01 p.m. on charges of retail theft and possession of methamphetamine. She remains lodged. Jarred M. Ingram, 29, Bowling Green, Mo., was arrested May 16 at 10:10 p.m. on a charge of failure to appear. He was released May 17 at 1:55 a.m. Cole A. Rose, 29, Griggsville, was arrested May 12 at 10:31 a.m. on a charge of failure to appear. He was released May 12 at 12:47 p.m. Kennard R. Scranton, 36, Griggsville, was arrested May 13 at 8:19 p.m. on a charge of possession of methamphetamine. He remains lodged. Jan K. Gaylord, 58, Griggsville was arrested May 14 on a warrant seeking to revoke probation. She was released May 15 at 12:26 a.m. Devan Micheal Clayton, 19, Hull was arrested May 13 at 9:13 a.m. on a charge of criminal sexual abuse. He was released May 13 at 9:34 a.m. Robert D. Massey, 56, LaBelle, Mo., was arrested
May 11 at 7:10 p.m. on charge of possession of methamphetamine. He was released May 11 at 7:59 p.m. Tabitha LeeAnn Mulford, 44, Nebo, was arrested May 11 at 2:46 p.m. on a warrant seeking to revoke probation. She was released May 11 at 3 p.m. Anthony Mark Westemeyer, 33, Nebo, was arrested May 13 at 4:50 p.m. on a charge of failure to appear. He was released May 16 at 4:19 p.m. Heather D. Herrin, 33, Nebo, was arrested May 13 at 10:36 p.m. on a charge of failure to appear. She was released May 14 at 4:04 p.m. Bobby J. Warner, 37, Nebo, was arrested May 14 at 2:36 p.m. on a charge of possession of methamphetamine and domestic battery. He remains lodged. Michael J. Wallace, 55, Nebo, was arrested May 14 at 6:14 p.m. on a charge of possession of methamphetamine. He remains lodged. David L. Allen, 48, Pearl, was arrested May 14 at 4:04 p.m. on a charge of violation
of the sex offender registration. He was released May 15 at 3:07 a.m. Michael D. Rohn, 29, Perry, was arrested May 16 at 3:37 p.m. on a Brown County warrant alleging failure to appear. He was released May 16 at 3:52 p.m. William Ogrosky, 63, Pittsfield, was arrested May 13 at 8:47 p.m. on a charge of driving under the influence. He was released May 15 at midnight. Kaylee Dawn Martin, 21,
Pleasant Hill, was arrested May 12 at 12:28 p.m. on a charge of failure to appear. She was released May 12 at 1:18 p.m. Roger D. DeWitt, 34, Quincy, was arrested May 15 at 11:44 p.m. on a Calhoun County warrant. He was released May 16 at 12:34 a.m. Chelsey L. Cloninger, 26, Quincy was arrested May 16 at midnight on an Adams County warrant. She was released May 16 at 12:32 a.m. Sheila L. Hawkins, 43, Ver-
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TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2017-00208 TO: Natalie P. Roseberry, Pike County Clerk; Occupant; Frank Stephen and Christine Lee Schmidt; First National Bank of Barry; Frank Stephen & Christine Lee Schmidt; Illinois Department Of Revenue; Illinois Attorney General; and unknown owners or parties interested. A Petition for Tax Deed on premises described below has been ¿OHG LQ WKH &LUFXLW &RXUW RI Pike County, Illinois,as case 2018TX26. The real estate is described as: RNG/BLK: 6 TWP: 56 SECT/LOT: 6 LOT 6 BLK 6 NEW CANTON W0130958174P244#95-0243 * WD010710B794P19#10-0049 QCD090908B777P253#08-3147 Parcel #: 56-051-10 Said property was sold on 12/4/2018 for the General Taxes for the year 2017. The period of redemption will expire on 10/19/2021. On 10/22/2021, 9:30 AM, the petitioner will make application to such court in said County for an order for Tax Deed should the real estate not be redeemed. P-Tax Securities, L.L.C. Petitioner
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NEW
$208,500
0DVRQ 6W 1HZ 6DOHP
3LSHU /Q 3LWWVðHOG
$92,500
$115,000
NEW 1 0LVVLVVLSSL 5LYHU 5G %DWFKWRZQ +RPH DQG $FUHV
$480,000
SOLD UG 6WUHHW 3OHDVDQW +LOO
PENDING
$178,000
PENDING
/DVKPHWW /Q 3LWWVðHOG $FUHV SODWWHG DV ZRRGHG UHVLGHQWLDO EXLOGLQJ ORWV
+RSH $YH 3LWWVðHOG
&ODUNVYLOOH 5G 3LWWVðHOG
$35,000
6 4XLQF\ 6W 1HZ &DQWRQ
$43,500
$247,500
$125,000
PENDING
0R]LHU 6W 3OHDVDQW +LOO
$65,000
PENDING
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)URQW 6W %DUU\
$132,500
7HPSHUDQFH 6W 3OHDVDQW +LOO
$92,000
PENDING
PENDING
6 ,OOLQRLV 3LWWVðHOG DING PEN $49,900
1RUWK 0DLQ 6W 3OHDVDQW +LOO
$72,500
1 -DFNVRQ 6W 3LWWVðHOG
$117,000
: -HσHUVRQ 6W 3LWWVðHOG DSDUWPHQWV
$105,000
: &UDQH 6W 3LWWVðHOG
$234,000 &ROG 5XQ &UHHN 5RDG 3OHDVDQW +LOO 100 acres
$400,000
PENDING
PENDING
%HOOHYLHZ +ROORZ 5G 1HER DFUHV 3LNH &R 0DUWLQVEXUJ
: 3HUU\ 6W 3LWWVðHOG $SDUWPHQWV
$55,000
$140,000
$778,500
WK $YHQXH 3HDUO
$194,900
1 0HPRULDO 6W 3LWWVðHOG $SDUWPHQWV
$140,000
NEW
PENDING
$FUHV WK $YH 1HZ 6DOHP 7ZS DFUHV 3LNH &R 3OHDVDQW +LOO ,/
$95,000
$2,250,000
NEW /LP /RQJ 1HER $FUHV
: -HσHUVRQ 3LWWVðHOG
%DLQEULGJH 6W %DUU\
$462,000
$35,000
$140,000