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Pike sees deluge of water; storm damage Better Newspapers Inc. will be closed Monday, July 5, in observance of Independence Day. Deadlines for news, ads, marketplace classifieds and legal notices are Friday, July 2, at noon.

NEWS Pleasant Hill celebrating Independence Day July 3. See page A2

A look inside the Grimshaw House. See page A8

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Nearly every corner of Pike County saw torrential rainfall and strong winds last week as heavy thunderstorms swept through the area. “We had 2 1/2 inches one day and 3 1/2 the next day,” Craig Robinson, village president of Pleasant Hill, said. “We also had some minor street damage that’s already been fixed, and crews are out today picking up limbs from the wind damage.” Robinson said he was not surprised by the timing of the storm. “It seems like we get one every year right before our Fourth of July celebration,” he said. “The crews should be helping with that but instead are cleaning up storm damage.” Pittsfield’s water plant reported 4 inches of water and a wind storm along the north edge of the city took out trees and limbs, especially in the Pine Lakes area and along the northern border of the city. Pine Lakes had several limbs and trees down in their cabin area. At least three trees were taken down or damaged at the Pittsfield City Lake during the same storm, one at the south campgrounds, one at the soccer field and one at the ball diamond in the right field corner. Also, near the lake, Nanette Bess’s trees suffered damage. The tree in her front yard was split, her apple tree was uprooted and flooding was widespread when her guttering and nearby field drainage system were unable to keep up with the rainfall. Griggsville reported about 4 1/4 inches of rainfall unofficially during the period between Thursday and Friday, and nearly every fire department in the county was called out for downed power lines, short circuited alarms or other storm related activity. Mike Reed, superintendent of the Sny Drainage

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Caden Shannon takes a running start at a natural water slide that formed near his home on Jefferson Street in Pittsfield. The water had been much deeper a little earlier. Opportunities for water play were plentiful around the county. The entire Hull Community Park flooded during Thursday’s storm.

Pittsfield City worker Joe Brawdy rakes the leaves and small twigs off the road at the Lake Pittsfield’s south campground Friday morning. In addition to the damage Brawdy was working on, at least two other large trees at the lake were split in Thursday night’s storm, and Bob Looper, park ranger, said one camper was moved during the wind but did not tip over.

District said their pumps have been running all day every day and probably will for several more days. “At Hull we recorded more than seven inches between Thursday and Friday, and here at the office in Kinderhook, we had five,” Reed said. Sheriff Dave Greenwood said a lightning strike near the jail Friday night took out the department’s radio/communications system, internet and part of the phone system. The phone system at the courthouse and government building were also affected by the strike. The lightning strike was so close

to the jail that a female inmate thought she had been struck when she saw sparks, but after being transported to Illini by Pike County EMS, it was determined she was not hit by a bolt of lightning. “They are working on it (the downed systems) today,” Greenwood said Monday. “We hope to have it up and running very soon.” More rainfall is possible this week, with a chance of rain every day through Thursday, although the possibility of strong, damage-causing storms is minimal.

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County board postponed until Thursday for lack of quorum

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2021 WESTERN ILLINOIS FAIR QUEEN AND PRINCESS CROWNED

2021’s Western Illinois Fair Queen Anna May and Princess Maggie Schnake stop for a moment following the fair’s demolition derby. Other winners were: first-runner-up Raegan Stauffer, Speech and Congeniality winner Hannah Snow and Interview winner Jennifer Bingham.

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press With only Jim Sheppard, John Birch, Tom Lewis and Mark Sprague available for Monday’s county board meeting, the lack of a quorum, something County Board President Jim Sheppard has not seen in roughly 15 years, caused the meeting to be postponed until this Thursday at 2 p.m. According to Sheppard, the other five members had health issues, work obligations or were on vacation without reliable internet access, which could have made remote attendance possible. “Busy people have busy lives, and it’s often busy people who serve in roles like this” Sheppard said. “It was just a perfect storm. Fortunately we didn’t have any real pressing issues. It’s a pretty light agenda this month.” A quorum requires a simple majority of board members to be in attendance. In the absence of an adequate number of board members, Sheppard called the meeting to order, County Clerk Natalie Roseberry found there was not a quorum, and the meeting was adjourned. Sheppard said the lack of a quorum was nearly unprecedented in his long history with the county board. “I can only tell you for sure since 2000, but the only other time I can remember it happening was for a budget hearing in 2004 or 2005 where we didn’t have a quorum,” Sheppard said. Sheppard also said that he could not remember his father, who was also a longtime board member starting in the 1970s, ever saying a meeting had not taken place for lack of a quorum. “I’m not saying there was never a

time, but from 1978 on, I don’t ever remember dad ever mentioning it,” Sheppard said. Monday’s meeting is rescheduled for Thursday at 2 p.m., to be held in the courthouse’s lower courtroom. According to Sheppard, the agenda for Thursday’s meeting will remain as previously posted, however departmental six-month reports may or may not take place, based on the availability of the respective department heads at that time. To be considered at Thursday’s meeting will be the approval of a reapportionment resolution, which determines the size of the County Board and the manner in which members are elected. The resolution to be adopted is expected to keep everything the same as it is currently. In addition, the board is expected to approve new members to the Pike County Board of Health, the Gray Cemetery Association Board, the Crescent Heights Cemetery Association Board. Appointments to the Hull/ Kinderhook and rural Griggsville fire protection districts are also expected to be approved, as well as an appointment to the Bay Creek Watershed Conservancy District. Natalie Roseberry is expected to be named as the recovery funds representative for Pike County, making her the official county representative responsible for reports and filing related to the approximately $3 million in federal pandemic response funds to be received by the county. All other routine committee reports, the summary of board expenses and approval of prior meeting minutes will also take place at Thursday’s make-up meeting.

PCHD urges all residents over the age of 12 to get COVID-19 vaccinations By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Pike County Health Department (PCHD) said in a press release Monday that all able residents over the age of 12 should get vaccinated against COVID-19. According to PCHD, not only does the vaccine prevent residents from contracting the COVID-19 virus, but it also prevents them from being quarantined should an exposure to someone with the virus occur. According to PCHD Director of Nursing Sharon Bargmann, preventing the disease through vaccination is important, because the lingering effects of the disease are not known. “Even a mild case can cause longterm health issues,” Bargmann said. “Studies are still being done on the long-term effects. Some studies are showing changes in brain tissue in people who have contracted it.” In an effort to make it easier for

residents to get vaccinated, PCHD will hold free walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics on Thursdays during the month of July. No appointment will be necessary with the exception of Thursday, July 1. The following are the dates and times of the clinics: COVID-19 vaccination clinic by appointment: Thursday, July 1: 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. COVID-19 walk-in clinics: Thursday, July 8: 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Thursday, July 15: 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Thursday, July 22: 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Thursday, July 29:1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. In order to encourage young people and families to get vaccinated, PCHD is giving individuals ages 12-17 free Six Flags Great America Hurricane Harbor tickets that can be used at the Chicago or Rockford locations. Bargmann said that a parent or guardian must accompany all minors at the vaccination clinics. “The parent or guardian should be there,” Bargmann said. “Last week,

we had one show up with a grandparent, so I called the parent, who then OK’d it.” Another reason Bargmann gave that all residents should get vaccinated is the increasing presence of more transmissible and damaging variants of the COVID-19 virus. “Yes, the Delta variant is in Illinois,” Bargmann said. “And we have a U.K. variant here that I’m aware of. Some of the variants spread more quickly, leading to more cases and cause more severe cases.” Bargmann said that, to date, all three approved COVID-19 vaccines appear to be effective against the variants present in Illinois. Bargmann reminds unvaccinated individuals to continue to follow public health protocols designed to stop the spread of the virus. “If they’re not vaccinated, they need to continue following CDC guidelines, which is what we’ve been doing for the last year and a half: masking, distanc-

ing and handwashing,” Bargmann said. According to Bargmann, there is plenty of vaccine to combat the pandemic if people would take advantage of public health vaccination clinics. “We’ve got the vaccine out there, you’ve just got to take it,” Bargmann said. The entrance to and parking for July’s vaccination clinics will be located in the gravel parking lot on the west side of the PCHD building, off of Adams Street. When exiting, residents are directed to use the alley at the north end of the health department. For those unable to get out of their car, a drive-up service is available at PCHD. For shut-ins, a Pike County Health Department Home Health nurse can come to your home and administer the COVID-19 vaccination. Please call the health department at 285-4407 for these services. There is no cost for the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Pleasant Hill celebrating Independence Day July 3 By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Pleasant Hill will hold its annual Fourth of July celebration, Saturday, July 3. The theme is Bold Stripes, Bright Stars, Brave Hearts. The festivities kick off at 11 a.m. with the parade line-up beginning at 10 a.m. at the fairgrounds. Anyone wanting to be in the parade should contact Kylee Orr to register, 618-806-2547 or kylee.orr@phwolves.com. Little Mister and Miss Pike County Lincoln Frericks and Brielynn White will be accepting donations for the Pike County Animal Shelter during the parade. Acceptable items are: old towels, blankets and kitten/cat/puppy/dog food. Items may be brought to the parade and given to them during the event or items may be dropped off at the shelter. Following the parade through the downtown area, the events will move to the park on the hill. Following the singing of the National Anthem at 1 p.m., the Junior Miss and Miss Pleasant Hill pageant will begin at 1:15 p.m. The first round of minute-to-win-it will follow the pageant. At 2 p.m., the Prince and Princess pageant will be held, again followed by the second round of minute-to-win-it. Forty-five minutes later marks the start of the Little Mr and Miss pageants, followed by the minute-to-win-it championship. The baby pageant will begin at 3:15 p.m. At 4 p.m. will be a game of family feud. At dark, the fireworks will begin. Throughout the day there will be hot dog eating contests, hula hoop contests, a corn hole tournament and a free swim at the pool. Food will be available all day and will include snow cones, pork sandwiches, nachos, curly fries, fish, gyros, lemonade shake-ups and corn dogs to name just a few.

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Only two girls are competing for the title of Miss Pleasant Hill: Harlee DeCamp, left, and Sonny Picone, right. The girls will get tips from the 2019 Miss Pleasant Hill Kaylee Bolton.

Awaiting their turn to compete for queen, the junior miss candidates will gain valuable experience in the pageant Saturday at 1:15 p.m. Candidates are, left to right, Charlie Barnes, Autumn Niffen and Gracie Benjamin.

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The stage in Pleasant Hill promises to be full of fun and activity as the Little Mister and Miss candidates take front and center at 2:45 p.m. Contestants are, left to right: Patrick Doyle, Victoria Dolbeare, Adelyn Segebart, Emma Skirvin, Joselyn Lammy, Hailyn Burdock and Chase Niffen. Also competing are: Charlie Hirst, Bralyn Stevenon and Rebel Rodhouse.

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There will be a stageful of prettiness Saturday at 2 p.m. for the Prince and Princess pageant. Contestants are, left to right: Bella Whitlock, Layla Cash, Mason Lammy, Kenzie Fenestra and Madilyn Niffen. Back row, left to right: Sophie Collard, Angela Dolbeare and Katie Fenestra.

The baby contests will draw lots of oohs and ahhs from the crowd as the stage will be full of cuteness. Candidates for Baby Pleasant Hill are, left to right: Conor Kramer, Molly McKinnon, Gaby McElfresh, Alyssa Grammar, Charlie Gade and Bowen Brudick. Baby contest starts at 3:15 p.m. July 3. David Camphouse/Pike Press

Pikeland passes amended budget; hears parent concerns By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press The Pikeland school board met Thursday, June 24, to approve an amended budget for the 2021 fiscal year, which ends June 30. According to Superintendent Carol Kilver, the need for the budget amendments were created by the unprecedented natural gas price in February and the influx of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) dollars from the federal government in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. After approving the amended fiscal year 2021 budget, the board approved bids for the district’s milk, bread and non-perishable food items. In addition, the board approved registration fees for next school year. “Everything will stay the same,” Kilver said. “The board decided not to have an athletic fee again next year.” Kilver said that money for expenses typically accounted for by athletic fees and fundraisers would likely come from the district’s ESSER funds. Kilver also updated the board on Pikeland’s teletherapy grant, which will give students access to remote counseling and on-site staff to help address student mental health issues. According to Kilver, the focus of the mental health services is on PCS students, but all Pikeland students will benefit from the grant. “We are focused on middle school, but we will be touching all grades – elementary and high school,” Kilver said. “We have a team. We’ve added three new staff people to help with the roll out.” During the meeting’s public comment portion, the board heard concerns from district parents, who are associated with the group We Stand for our Students. According to the group’s Facebook page, the focus of the group is addressing “concerns regarding parents’ choice regarding mask options, overly restrictive quarantines resulting in forced remote learning, Covid-19 vaccine options, athletics and other school sponsored activities.” About two dozen parents were in attendance at the meeting, and two parents addressed the board. “It was very civil,” Kilver said. “The gist is concern over excessive quarantine of nonsymptomatic students.” Kilver said her understanding is that the group of parents wants the district to pass a resolution stating that the district will make decisions on the pandemic independent of

Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) – similar to a resolution recently adopted by the Red Hill school district in southeastern Illinois. According to Kilver, adopting such a resolution would put Pikeland at risk of losing state and federal funding. “In the case of Red Hill, ISBE came in very quickly and said, ‘We will not recognize you as a district,’” Kilver said. “I think it would be a disservice to the district and the community to not consider the long-term effects of our short-term decisions.” Kilver added that the district is working with several statewide organizations to lobby for “common sense” school regulations and guidance from the state. “I do believe the guidance will get better,” Kilver said. Following closed session, the board approved several personnel decisions. Board members approved the resignations of PHS English teacher Jenna Morrow, effective July 1, and PCS special education teacher Adam Stinson, effective Aug. 13. The board approved hiring 2021-2022 PHS math interventionist Kurtis Bogatzke, 20212022 fourth-grade long-term substitute teacher JoGari McCartney, returning educational support specialist Morgan McDonald, 2021-2022 PCS long-term substitute teacher Hannah Scranton and district groundskeeper George Toelke, to work from July 1 to Nov. 1. Also approved was the hiring of cheerleading coach Ashley Bradley, PCS pom coach Jodi Gengler, eighth-grade volleyball coach Kate Marable and assistant football coaches Kurtis Bogatzke, Kent Davis, Caleb Dixon, Noah Mendenhall and Paul Petty. Board members also approved the appointment of volunteer assistant coaches: Q Alyssa Heavner – girls basketball – PHS. Q Matt Henry – softball – PHS. Q Jason Neupauer – softball – PHS. Q Jason D. White – softball – PCS and PHS. Q Dean Corgiat – football – PHS. Q Tommy Shaw – football – PHS. Q Keith Walker – football – PHS. All paid and unpaid coaching appointments approved at the meeting were for the 20212022 school year. Finally, for the 2021-2022 school year, board members approved an increase of noncertified salaries by five percent, as well as an increase of administrative salaries by five percent.

SAVE-A-LOT CONSERVATION DAY RAISES AWARENESS, FUNDS

Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Conservation Police Officer Aaron Jansen of Pittsfield manned the IDNR education trailer at Save-A-Lot’s Conservation Day on Saturday. The annual event is designed to raise awareness of conservation issues and to raise funds to help IDNR Conservation Police purchase equipment and supplies for which they otherwise wouldn’t have funds.

What’s Happening in and around Pike County Area

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WORKING UP A SWEAT FOR A GOOD CAUSE

Knights of Columbus Financial Secretary Jim Lagemann digs potatoes to sell at the Knights’ produce stand at St. Mary’s in Pittsfield. The proceeds from the produce stand benefit charitable organizations throughout St. Mary’s and St. Mark’s parishes.

Q Independence Day Patriotic Concert, 2 p.m. Saturday, July 3, on the Pike County Courthouse lawn, featuring the Capital Big Band, playing Big Band era 1940-1980’s music and a tribute to veterans. Sponsored by the Abe Lincoln Project/Looking For Lincoln in Pike Countyin honor of Pike County’s Bicentennial. Q Griggsville Estates is having fireworks on the 4th of July around 9 p.m. Please don’t park directly in front of the building and block the residents’ view. Q The Pike County Senior Citizens Center at 220 West Adams Street in Pittsfield will be holding a fundraiser fish fry Thursday, July 8, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Eat in or carry out. All ages are welcome. Q Pike County Patriots, a newly-formed grassroots organization of concerned citizens based in Pike County and dedicated to the preservation of our God-given Liberty are announcing their first event: The Roots of Liberty, a two-part DVD presentation by Krisanne Hall – Constitutional attorney, author, radio talk show host to be held Monday, July 19, and Monday, July 26, at 6 p.m. at the Pittsfield Cardinal Inn. Come and discover the foundation of our freedom. All ages are invited to attend this free event. For more information about Pike County Patriots or the Roots of Liberty, visit their Facebook page at Pike County Patriots or call/text Christine Henthorn 217-370-2398. Q Rally Round the Troops would like to announce that Pittsfield Dollar General has generously provided a collection box in their store for our overseas troops. We appreciate their support and generous donations! Boxes will be packed July 13.

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Larry Whitaker Larry Whitaker, age 80, of Perry, Il. died Saturday morning June 26, 2021 at his daughter’s residence in Jacksonville, Il. following a lengthy illness. He was born April 18, 1941, near Pittsfield, Il. son of the late Elmer and Dorothy Bauch Whitaker. He married Kay Noble on November 22, 1962 in Perry,Il. and she survives. Also surviving are five children, Becky Bellovich of New Canton, Il., Randy Whitaker (Chontel) of Griggsville, Il., Trisha Moore of Rushville,Il., Christy Williams (Dustin) of Jacksonville, Il., and Cynthia Waters (Kevin) of Perry, Il.; thirteen grandchildren, Hope (Vinni) Wood, Alexis (Matthew) Kennedy, MaKayla (Nate) Wiese, Miranda (Max) Kocher, Isaac Whitaker, Caitlyn (Adam) Hulvey, Brianna Moore, Gabrielle Moore, Keesa (Michael) Stark, Kierra Williams, Kyle Williams, Daisy Waters, and Ruby Waters; ten greatgrandchildren, Brenden and Layne Wood, Nora Kennedy, Evelyn Wiese, Rhett Kocher,

Elaina and Lucas Hulvey, and Sescily and Eliza Stark; a sister, Mary Lou Dixon, of Maysville, Il.; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Patty Dark; a son -in-law, Boolie Bellovich; and a great-grandson, Samuel Kocher. Larry enjoyed playing softball in his younger days, as well as attending all his kids' and grandkids' sporting activities, coon hunting, mushroom hunting, picking blackberries, ice cream, and playing board/card games with family and friends. He was a St Louis Cardinals fan. Larry worked hard his whole life, but always put his family first. He started working at a very young age by helping his dad pick up milk from the farmers. He bucked haybales and worked behind the baler and stacked the wagon for Marvin Risley for a few years, and worked on the farm with Jack Walker. He worked at International Harvester in Pittsfield until it closed. Finally, Larry retired from National Starch in Meredosia after 27 years of working the

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swing shift. Larry recently celebrated his 80th birthday and was overjoyed that his kids and grandkids were able to celebrate with him in person and on Facetime. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville, Il. Burial will be in Hebron Cemetery in Brown County, Il. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. Thursday until time of services at the chapel. Memorials may be made to the Woodland Church and may be sent to Airsman-Hires Chapel, Box 513, Pittsfield, Il. 62363. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.airsman-hires.com.

Gary Lee Nash Gary Lee Nash, age 79 of Pearl, IL passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. He was born on May 14, 1942 in Knoblick, Missouri to Hubert and Sylvia Beers Nash. He married Shirley Dye on October 16, 1961 in Sullivan, MO and she survives. Gary attended school in Missouri and at the age of 14 started his career in the logging business. He then added the sawmill in 1980. He was extremely disciplined and worked from daylight until dark raising cattle for a few years as a hobby. Gary built the Full Gospel Church of Pearl, where he was the Pastor. He was forced to retire a little over a year ago due to his health. He was dedicated to the Lord and loved sharing the Word and what He stood for. Church, work, and family were everything to him. He is survived by his loving wife of sixty years, Shirley Nash; son, Kerry (Deena)

Nash of Pittsfield, IL; daughter, Lisa (Andrew) Tipsword of Griggsville, IL; four grandchildren, Josh (Tiffany) Nash of Pearl, IL, Michael (Ashlee) Nash of Pearl, IL, Tiffany (Joe) Wittman of Pittsfield, IL, and Zephaniah (Hannah) Tipsword of Pittsfield, IL; eight great grandchildren, Wyatt Nash, Collin Nash, Emma Nash, Henry Nash, Logan Wittman, Elizabeth Wittman, Jordan Wittman, Shiloh Tipsword, and two on the way; five brothers, Charles Nash of Vandalia, IL, James Nash of Griggsville, IL, Ron (Rhonda) Nash of Vandalia, IL, Richard (Vicki) Nash of Ramsey, IL, and David (Patty) Nash of Green Valley, IL; three sisters, Sharon (Wayne) Johnson, Shirley Beaman, and Mary (Kevin) Groendyke, all of Knoxville, IA; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jody Nash; and half-brother, Troy Radford.

Celebration of Eternal Life were held on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Full Gospel Church of Pearl, 43341 County Highway 10, Nebo, IL 62355. Interment followed at Greenpond Cemetery. Visitation was held prior to the service from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the church. Memorials are suggested to be made to the Full Gospel Church of Pearl. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Katherine J. Ingersoll Katherine J. Ingersoll, age 100, of Pittsfield, IL passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021 at Eastside Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on February 21, 1921 in Kampsville, IL to Joseph and Josephine Becker Hartman. She married Earl C. Ingersoll on February 21,

1945 and he preceded her in death on April 12, 1991. Funeral Mass was held on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pittsfield, IL. Interment followed at Calvary Cemetery in Pittsfield, IL.. There was a Rosary Service on Monday June 28, 2021

at 4 p.m. at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield, IL with a visitation that followed from 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Memorials are suggested to be made to Calvary Cemetery. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh. com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Marilyn Dilley Marilyn Ruth Dilley, age 84, of Kinderhook, IL passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021 at her home. Services will be held at a future time at the Kin-

derhook cemetery and cremation rites have been accorded. Memorials are suggested to be made to Curing Cancer with Clubs, 519 S 3rd St, Howells, NE

68641. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.

Charges dismissed in horse abuse case By CARMEN ENSINGER Pike Press The former Greene County State’s Attorney who faced numerous charges for allegedly starving several horses in 2019 has had those charges dismissed. Ken Hobson was scheduled for a pretrial hearing on two charges of cruelty to animals and two charges of violating animal owners duties on June 11. Because of a conflict of interest, as Hobson was once a State’s Attorney in Greene County, the case was handed over to State Appellate Prosecutor Jennifer Mudge and transferred to Morgan County Judge Jack Davis. On June 8, an order was entered and signed by Davis, Mudge and Hobson’s Public Defender Tom Piper. The order states: “Defendant appears to be in full compliance with all regulations and requirements for the humane treatment of agricultural livestock and animals, including in particular, horses and their offspring. It is the joint motion of the parties that the above entitled cause is dismissed and the cause stricken.” Hobson was charged back on Oct. 23, 2019 after the alleged discovery of four horses found on his property near death from starvation. The charges allege that Hobson, between June 18 and Sept. 17, cruelly treated the horses by failing to provide adequate food and veterinary care to a palomino colt and a 15-year-old bay mare

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gelding in his care, who both had open wounds that went untreated. The charges also alleged that Hobson neglected his duties as an owner by failing to provide adequate food and water to a 25-year-old paint mare and a 10-year-old buckskin mare. The four horses were reportedly found near death on Sept. 18 and removed from the property by the Greene County Sheriff’s Office. Greene County Sheriff Rob McMillen described the horses, including one young foal, as severely underweight. One of the horses and the foal reportedly had lacerations that had gone untreated and were infested with flies and maggots. According to McMillen, the horses were already the subject of an investigation by the Illinois Department of Agriculture alleging abuse. The department had received a complaint earlier that year and made a visit to the property. When the department returned to check on the horses, Hobson had reportedly not complied with their orders to provide them veterinary care, and they were in much worse condition than before. Hobson would not voluntarily surrender the horses, so the sheriff’s office was called in to help with removing the horses from the property on Sept. 18. After seeing the severe neglected condition of the horses, McMillen opted to open a criminal investigation and presented his findings to the Greene County State’s Attorney.

By SARAH MANSUR Capitol News Illinois Lawyers for an Illinois man who was sentenced to 130 years for a murder when he was 16 years old are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to clarify how life sentences for juveniles should be reevaluated in light of recent U.S Supreme Court decisions against that practice. Ashanti Lusby’s lawyers petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court last month to hear Lusby’s case challenging his sentence as unconstitutional cruel and unusual punishment, based on two recent U.S. Supreme Court’s decisions, Miller v. Alabama in 2012 and Montgomery v. Louisiana in 2016. In the Miller case, the court ruled that mandatory life sentences without parole for juvenile homicide offenders are unconstitutional because it qualifies as cruel and unusual punishment. The court decided that children are different than adults for the purposes of mandatory life sentences because such sentences pose “too great a risk of disproportionate punishment.” In the Montgomery case, the court clarified that its decision in the Miller case can be applied retroactively, and “requires a sentencer to consider a juvenile offender’s youth and attendant characteristics before determining that life without parole is a proportionate sentence,” according to the opinion. Lusby’s 130-year sentence for the 1996 rape and murder of elementary school teacher, Jennifer Happ, in Joliet was not a mandatory sentence, but it is a de facto life sentence because it amounts to a lifetime in prison. In October, Lusby exhausted his legal avenues in Illinois when the Illinois Supreme Court ruled in a 6-1 decision that his 2002 sentencing hearing did not violate U.S. Supreme Court case law because the sentencing judge sufficiently considered his age and factors related to his youth. In their petition to the U.S. Supreme Court, Lusby’s lawyers argued that the court should clarify the procedures for reconsidering actual and de facto life

sentences for juvenile offenders who were sentenced before the protections in the Miller and Montgomery cases were established. Since those decisions were issued, state courts have varied widely in their application of the precedents on sentences imposed before 2012, the petition states. For example, in 30 states and Washington, D.C., all juveniles sentenced to life in prison without parole prior to Miller are now either automatically entitled to a new sentencing hearing or have become eligible for parole or judicial modification of their sentence. In other states, juvenile homicide offenders are not eligible for parole and are not afforded automatic review of their sentences. Those states also have differing approaches for handling juvenile resentencing in cases decided before 2012. Two years ago, the Illinois General Assembly changed the law to allow certain offenders under age 21 to be eligible for parole after 10 years, and certain individuals convicted of murder to be eligible for parole after 20 years. However, the law does not apply retroactively. “Applying Miller and Montgomery, juveniles must be given some sort of process by which they can present and the court can consider factors related to their youth in light of what we now know based on Miller,” Lusby’s lawyers wrote in their petition to the U.S. Supreme Court. “The practice of Illinois and other States that does not require that the record show that the trial court who sentenced a juvenile homicide offender to

(life with the opportunity for parole) prior to Miller actually considered the offender’s youth and attendant characteristics fails to ensure that basic constitutional mandate.” At the time of the crime, Lusby had a criminal record that included violent offenses and was expelled from school due to his participation in a gang. His sisters were also involved in crime, and their father was absent from their lives, the petition states. These details about Lusby’s home life and background should have received greater scrutiny from Lusby’s sentencing judge and carried more weight in determining Lusby’s sentencing, his lawyers argued. “But, again, nothing about Lusby’s background – or his inability to extricate himself from those surroundings as a 16-year-old – was considered by the court before sentencing Lusby to die in prison,” the petition states. “A proper Miller hearing would take into account this evidence, unlike the hearing received by Lusby prior to Miller.” Lusby is represented by lawyers with the Illinois Office of the State Appellate Defender, including Douglas R. Hoff. A spokesperson for the Attorney General’s Office, which represents the state in this case, did not comment. The state’s response to Lusby’s petition is due July 2. –––––––––––––––––––– Q Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service covering state government and distributed to more than 400 newspapers statewide. It is funded primarily by the Illinois Press Foundation and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation.

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of fat hogs crashed through the Bay Creek bridge at the west edge of Nebo, and dropped to the bed of the creek. Guy Turnbeaugh, a member of the village board, said the 70-foot-bridge was built in 1874, and was posted for a 5-ton limit, but the sign seemed to have been removed from the east side. Sheriff Steve Hoover said the combined weight of the 100 Years Ago tractor, trailer and hogs could July 6, 1921 7KH 3LWWV¿HOG EDVHEDOO have been 20 tons. There team, accompanied by a fair were three men in the truck crowd of fans, autoed over at the time. One man was to New Canton Sunday, injured and hospitalized for stopped long enough to add two days after the accident. a new coat of sunburn, drink Only four of the hogs were a bottle of pop, grab an 8-2 killed in the accident, and victory, and came home, all two crippled. Elmer “Doc” in the same afternoon. Some Harford provided a photo of the wrecked bridge to the speed, we’ll say. The south side of the newspapers. The Christian, Methodist 3LWWV¿HOG VTXDUH LV JRLQJ WR be all swelled up when it gets and Congregational church125 Years Ago the handsome new Standard HV RI 3LWWV¿HOG SODQ WR KROG July 1, 1896 Oil service station on the union Sunday evening ser3LWWV¿HOG KDV VHQW PDQ\ RI only vacant spot on its side. vices during the month of its bravest and best to hear W. And, besides that, we will July. J. Bryan, Nebraska’s orator also have a soda fountain, Brown Shoe Company has and statesman at Perry today, something we haven’t had applied for permission to and the town is as quiet as a on this side since the days of raise wages seven cents an Wednesday evening prayer Dick O’Bannion. hour “all along the line.” The meeting. Mr. Bryan spoke for C. E. Bolin of Milton is machinery in the factory is 2 ½ hours in the Presbyterian considering a proposition being rearranged to produce church yard on the subject of IURP D QXPEHU RI 3LWWV¿HOG men’s dress shoes. “Free Silver.” Mr. and Mrs. Russell L. and Milton people to lease Some young men in the a 10 or 20 acre tract at the Hubbard (Thelma Boyle) of Perry vicinity cut a bee tree mouth of the Little Blue, be- Nebo, had a son, Gary Rusand managed to get two dish- low Florence, for a bathing sell, born at Illini Hospital pans of honey and comb by beach and summer camping June June 26. getting stung four times. resort. Miss Carrie (Caroline) 50 Years Ago The directors of the Minier Grote has returned home to State Bank of Nebo announce July 7, 1971 Perry from Vincennes, Ind., the election of Mr. Arch Wall J. R. “Bob” Skinner is the where she has been teach- of Nebo as president and di- veteran of 24 years as secreing. She will be the language rector of the bank, to succeed tary of the Western Illinois WHDFKHU LQ 3LWWV¿HOG +LJK the late T. L. Minier. Mr. Wall Fair. He’s a skilled showman School next term. and his sons operate a hard- and promoter. No problem or We have weather in Pleas- ware store and an up-to-date “snafu” rattles him. He’s seen ant Hill the same as else- garage in the village of Nebo. them all. where—rain, hot, big creeks, A bill that would provide a June in 1921 made a new babies, etc. record for June heat in this new ferry across the Illinois It would be an interesting neck of the woods, with an River at Pearl, linking Pike fact to know at what point average temperature of 79.7. and Greene counties, was apIDUWKHVW IURP 3LWWV¿HOG WKH proved by the Illinois Generelectric lights on the courtDO $VVHPEO\ LQ LWV ¿QDO KRXUV 75 Years Ago house dome can be seen when The bill was sponsored by July 3, 1946 lit. It is reported that they can A double-deck truck load Rep. Jerry Corbett of Hardin.

150 Years Ago July 6, 1871 The anniversary of our National Independence seems to have been well observed throughout the county. Harvest is over, the wheat is stacked, and a play day was needed. There was a tremendous crowd in Griggsville. The Hartford band was on hand dispensing good music as in days of yore. The basNHWV ZHUH ZHOO ¿OOHG DQG WKH crowd was gay, joyous and happy. The universal verdict was that Griggsville has done her duty and done it well. Alack and alas for 3LWWV¿HOG IRU EXW IRU RXU Irish citizens we should have had no Fourth at all. These gathered at the fairgrounds and let mirth and joy reign supreme.

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Celebrate our nation with a long weekend July 4, 1776, the United States of America, became the official beginning of our nation which is called the Declaration of Independence! And how thankful we are still able to celebrate our freedoms! So hope you get out and enjoy the day, Saturday, July 3, with the parade at 11 a.m., then activities, including queen contest, corn hole tournament, etc. and food in the park, then the big fireworks display at dark! The committee always does a wonderful job getting this all together for our community and surrounding area! Since the Fourth of July is Sunday, it will be observed on Monday, so government offices and most businesses will be closed Monday, July 5! Kenny Wombles has been quite ill, dealing with shingles and has been in hospital for some time now. His

son, Tim, is trying to get home from Saudia Arabia, where he builds bridges. He would be happy to get some healing prayers and also may send a card to him at: Harry Truman Hospital, 800 Hospital Dr, 3rd floor, Columbia, MO 65201. Sure praying for this dear man. Cecil and Pat Long enjoyed visiting with their niece Laura Kubalewski and her daughter Maria at Cardinal Inn, they were passing through on a trip back home to Medina. Virginia Smith of Nebo said she had a real nice surprise visit from her brothers, Bob Angel from Sun City, Ariz. and Denny Angel from Wood River. They took her out for a nice lunch. She said they also had a wonderful reunion last Sunday in Jerseyville with her brothers Bob, Denny, Rick and wife Roz of Jerseyville, Roger and

By MARSHA HILL 217-437-2903 bmklh94@ yahoo.com wife Mary Ann of Hardin, and sister Carol Brangenburg of Brussels. Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Brenda McElfresh Woods. She previously lived and went to school in Pleasant Hill. “Oh beautiful for spacious skies, for amber waves of grain, purple mountains majesty above the fruited plain. America, America, God shed his grace of thee, and crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea…” - “America the Beautiful” lyrics (One cannot be thankful enough for all our freedoms we take for granted many times.)

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AND OTHER AREA NEWS Knights of Columbus offering produce; donation only 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, Heather Shafer, Helen Mays, Jenny Fox, Jerry Gully, Josh Bennett, Judy Dockhorn, Justin Blacketer, Leonard and Sharon Dice, Lois Thomas, Michael Miller, Mike Miller, Nic Carter, Pastor Gary Dice, Roger Straus, Roger Bonnett and Sharon Straus. “For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not, I will help thee.” Isaiah 41:13 Birthdays and anniversaries: June 30 - Blanche Barton, Dale Winner, Marcita Foster, Lindsy and Mark Henderson; July 1- Cameo Edgar, Leah Waddell, Lilly Bedenbender, Audrey and Jerry Gully; July 3 - Carol and Scott Miller; July 4 Ed and Carla Butler; July 5 - Lynn Ballinger; July 6 Addie Rhodes, Andy Ehlert, Tammy Knight, Donnie and Becky Walston In sunny California, Hayes Byron Cody made his appearance to first-time parents Mike and Elise Cody. He weighed 7 lbs. 4 oz. and was 21” long. Hayes’ proud first time grandparents are Bruce Winner and his wife, Mona. (Many should remember Bruce as he was a 1973 graduate of Pittsfield High School). The Knights of Columbus are pleased to announce that their self-serve fresh produce stand is open for business behind St. Mary’s Catholic Church. All proceeds from this fundraiser are donated to local charities. Thank you and bless you for your support. Maybe you all already know this, but the price of stamps will be going from

55 cents to 58 cents sometime in August. Time to stock up on those Forever Stamps because you can buy them cheaper now and when the price goes up, they can still be used. Tuesday, June 22, Carl and Wanda Blacketer called on cousins Ronnie and Peggy Grimsley of Payson. The Pittsfield High School Class of 1973 held a class luncheon at the Riverbank June 25 with eight in attendance. Those present were: Becky Ghrist; Andy Borrowman; Sharon and Gary Williams; Joe Wombles and Mary and Wyvetta Davis and son Nathan Davis. This was the first luncheon the class has had since they couldn’t gather due to COVID. Everyone enjoyed the food and plenty of visiting. Saturday, June 26, Carolyn Baker, of New Salem, enjoyed a 90th birthday celebration hosted by her family at the YMCA in Barry. Fifty-one family members were in attendance making for some great family photos and lots of family fun. Cake, cookies and ice cream were enjoyed by all with lots of 90th birthday memorabilia. The front page of a newspaper, from July 7, 1931, her birthday, shared some interesting facts: eggs were 18 cents a dozen, a loaf of bread was 8 cents, and gas was 11 cents a gallon! Herbert Hoover was president and the Star Spangled Banner was adopted as the US National Anthem. One of the highlights of the party was each member of the family sharing a favorite memory of Carolyn and what amazing memories they were and are! Another highlight for both kids and adults was a snow cone machine and we had some creative custom flavors! It was a joyous , wonderful day reminding us of how blessed we are to have her for 90 years and all the reasons why she is 90 years loved! (This was submitted by Mary Jane Davis,

By WYVETTA DAVIS 217-285-4880 w9yti@irtc.net daughter.) Appreciated receiving the birthday celebration news from Mary Jane Davis. Lunch was enjoyed at the Cardinal Inn Sunday, June 27, by Carl and Wanda Blacketer and Wyvetta Davis. Friday night, June 25, found our area with a severe thunderstorm going through and many in our area with no electricity for several hours. As I was in the darkness, I thought how much we appreciate the light. Light is always so much better than darkness, don’t you all agree? We need to think about that while we live our day to day lives. Live in the light and not in the darkness. Answers to Last Week’s Trivia: 1. What two U.S. Presidents were postmasters? (Abraham Lincoln and Harry S. Truman) 2. Who were the sons of Zebedee? (James and John) 3. Who was the oldest person to sign the Declaration of Independence? (Benjamin Franklin) Trivia Questions for This Week: 1. Where did Lyndon B. Johnson first take the oath of office for the presidency? 2. What does it say in the New Testament that we should take with us to get rid of all the fiery darts of the wicked? 3. In honor of whose death in 1931 were all the non-essential lights in the United States turned off for one minute? I always appreciate news from each and every one of you...whether by phone, 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.

Jesse White extends driver’s license, ID Card expiration dates Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that expiration dates for driver’s licenses and ID cards have been extended an additional five months — from Aug. 1, 2021, to Jan. 1, 2022. The new Jan. 1, 2022 extension also includes expiration dates that will occur between July and December of this year. As a result, expired driver’s licenses and ID cards will remain valid until Jan. 1, 2022, so customers do not need to rush into Driver Services facilities, especially during hot weather. This extension does not apply to commercial driver’s licenses (CDL) and CDL learner’s permits. “Extending expiration dates until January 1, 2022, means people with an expired driver’s license or ID card do not need to rush into a Driver Services facility immediately,” White said. “During hot weather, I would suggest residents consider delaying visits to Driver Services facilities. But if you must visit a facility, please come prepared to wait outside due to continued social distancing efforts, which limits the number of people inside a facility at one time. We are allowing more people in

the facilities at one time due to relaxed protocols.” White noted that Senate Bill 2232, which Governor Pritzker signed into law Friday and had passed the House and Senate authorizes the Secretary of State’s office to extend driver’s license and ID card expiration dates to Jan. 1, 2022. Senate Bill 2232 was sponsored by state Sen. Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) and state Rep. Michelle Mussman (D-Schaumburg). White continues to urge the public to consider using online services when possible instead of visiting a facility due to heavy customer volume. White has greatly expanded online services and encourages the public to visit his office’s website at www.cyberdriveillinois.com. Many transactions can be conducted online, including the purchase of license plate stickers, obtaining a duplicate driver’s license or ID card, and renewing driver’s licenses and ID cards, including Real IDs, for those who are eligible. As a reminder, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has extended the federal REAL ID deadline to May 3, 2023.

LINDA HOSKINS A reader from Ellsinore, Mo., sent this recipe, and it sounds delish, and so easy to make too! Eileen Raymer says “this is my version of a delicious pie and easy to make.” Million Dollar Pie Submitted by Eileen Raymer Q 1 16 oz can crushed pineapple, drained Q 1 8 oz container whipped topping, softened Q 1 4-serving size instant vanilla pudding Q graham cracker pie shell (8 or 9”) Q 1/4 cup chopped pecans Mix together pineapple, whipped topping and dry pudding mix. Pour into graham cracker pie shell.

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Sprinkle with nuts. Cover with the plastic cover the pie shell came in, inverted. Refrigerate for at least three hours or overnight. ––––––––––––––––––– How easy is that? When Eileen said this was her “version” of Million Dollar Pie, I wondered what other versions are out there. I googled it, and found quite a few different ways to make Million Dollar Pie. Some call for sweetened condensed milk, some have coconut. After looking them over, I think I would like the above version the best. One thing I did see when looking at all the recipes, is to garnish the pie with maraschino cherries. That would look pretty on

the above pie! I am one of those people who avoid chopping onions as much as possible. I cry copious amounts of tears if I am even near an onion being chopped. I read this hack for chopping onions without tears and it really worked! Freeze the onion for 15 to 20 minutes, then place on a cutting under your range hood with the fan on, and start chopping away! Now, to be honest, my eyes still smarted a little bit, but no tears. If you have a recipe or a cooking hint to share, please send to letscook!@ heraldpubs.com or mail to Mascoutah Herald, PO Box C, Mascoutah IL 62258. Thanks and Happy Cooking!

Faith-based child welfare controversy may be reignited By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision could reignite a 10-year-old controversy in Illinois over whether faith-based charities can be prohibited from contracting with the state for foster care and adoption services on the grounds that they refuse to work with unmarried or same-sex couples. In a 9-0 decision a couple of weeks, the nation’s high court ruled against the city of Philadelphia, which had refused to renew a contract for foster care services with Catholic Social Services, arguing that the church-based agency’s refusal to place children in the homes of unmarried and same-sex couples violated a non-discrimination clause in the agency’s contract with the city. Illinois went through a similar controversy in 2011, shortly after the state legalized civil unions among same-sex couples, when the Department of Children and Family Services refused to renew a contract with Catholic Charities of Illinois over a similar policy. At that time, however, a circuit court judge in Sangamon County sided with the state and dismissed a lawsuit brought by Catholic Charities. “For us here in Illinois, had this decision been on the books when the state of Illinois did what it did back in 2011, the Catholic Charities would have been continuing in foster care,” said Peter Breen, vice president and general counsel for the Chicago-based Thomas More Society, which intervened in the case. “And we wouldn’t have had to suffer through the last 10 years of DCFS incompetence, which has harmed so many children, because you would have had your best performing foster care providers continuing the work they had been doing for a century or more,” he added. In Supreme Court case, Fulton v. Philadelphia, the court faced an almost identical question – whether the non-discrimination clause in the contract violated Catholic Social Services’ First Amendment right to the free exercise of religion. In this case, the court ruled that it did, but the justices decided that issue on narrow grounds that some legal experts say only applies to the city of Philadelphia. Normally, the court would uphold the right of a state or local government to enact a requirement that might burden the free exercise of religion as long as the rule is both neutral and generally applicable to all individuals and groups, regardless of religious affiliation. That standard comes from a 1990 Supreme Court case involving the Oregon Division of Employment Security. But in Philadelphia’s case, the justices said, the rule is not generally applicable because the contract contains a clause allowing for exceptions to be made “at the sole discretion of the Commissioner” of the Philadelphia Department of Human Services. “No matter the level of deference we extend to the City, the inclusion of a formal system of entirely discretionary exceptions ... renders the contractual non-discrimination requirement not generally applicable,” the court wrote.

Ed Yohnka, director of communications and public policy for the ACLU of Illinois, said that distinction makes the Philadelphia case markedly different from the 2011 case in Illinois. “The way in which it differs is that DCFS required every agency who provided care and adoption and foster care services through contracts with the agency to comply with all of Illinois’ non-discrimination laws,” he said. “They didn’t pick and choose on the basis of what the objection was on the part of a particular service provider.” Although the Supreme Court’s decision last week was unanimous, four of the justices – Amy Coney Barrett, Brett Kavanaugh, Neil Gorsuch and Clarence Thomas – signed on to concurring opinions saying they would have gone even further by agreeing to review, if not strike down, the standard set in the 1990 Oregon case. A fifth justice, Stephen Breyer, who is often seen as a swing vote on the court, also signed on to one of the concurring opinions, except for a paragraph saying the Oregon standard likely should be overturned. “This decision is the latest in a string of decisions that have come out from the Supreme Court in the last few years respecting the rights of people of faith to participate in public life,” Breen said. “And the trend is clearly in favor of construing the Constitution to protect religious individuals and entities from the heavy hand of government.” But Breen said it is unlikely that Catholic Charities in Illinois – which are operated by the four archdiocese of the Catholic Church in the state – will try to reestablish itself with state contracts for child welfare services anytime soon because, when the Sangamon County court ruled against them in 2011, they essentially dismantled their services while their staff went to other outside agencies. “Restarting foster care would not be a small task for any entity, starting from scratch,” he said. Yohnka, at the ACLU of Illinois, meanwhile, said he couldn’t predict whether the Philadelphia case would reopen another chapter of litigation in Illinois. But he said he thinks it would be wrong for the state to revisit the issue. “I think what’s interesting, or what’s lost in this is that there was just that recent report by the auditor general, that found DCFS and its partner agencies were failing to serve LGBTQ kids across the state, really, to the point of just not having any kind of capacity to really even identify, provide services, provide spaces and homes for them to live in where they could be affirmed,” he said. “And I think the idea of going backward in terms of allowing for gay or lesbian couples to be discriminated against in foster care or adoption really feels like a gigantic mistake in the context of what we already know.” –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Q Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service covering state government and distributed to more than 400 newspapers statewide. It is funded primarily by the Illinois Press Foundation and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation.

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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, Bonnie Stepanek and Cindy Mezzos. Violators will be prosecuted.

NO TRESPASSING or hunting on the property owned by S. Brandi Gilbert and Curtis W. Williams. Property is located in Woodville Township on Woody Road in Greene County. Violators will be prosecuted. 6.29.22

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MAYFAIR FARMS ground North of Kinderhook, west of 205th St. is NO TRESPASSING of any kind is private property. Trespassing is forpermitted on the Kim Kamp and bidden. Violators will be prosecuted. Joe Stelbrink farm located on 1.5.22 Summit Grove Rd., Kampsville. NO TRESPASSING or hunting of Violators will be prosecuted. 8.26.21 any kind of properties owned by Nick and Margaret Voke, Old Pearl, IL. Violators will be prosecuted. 3.24.22 9.8.21

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21 people over 60 years old, right here in Scott County need your help. Prairie Council on Aging is trying to hire a “meals on wheels”/ Bread of Love site managers. The job locations are in the U of I extension office in Winchester and the Senior Center in Bluffs. Winchester site is 4 days a week, M,T,TH,Fri. Bluffs site is 2 days a week M & F. The work is 3 hours a day. 10-1pm in both sites. The pay is $12/hr. You break a large tray of food into individual servings. You record who ate that day and order meals for the next day. The Bluff site participants are receiving 1 hot and 1 cold meals instead of a hot meal on both days. Winchester may end up that way unless someone living nearby can step into these site manager roles. Prairie Council on Aging recognizes it probably only takes 2 hours to complete the work but are willing to pay more than minimum wage and a guarantee of 3 hours/day.

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Notice is given of the death of James W. Bradshaw, of Griggsville, Illinois, who died on September 27, 2020 at Griggsville, Illinois. Letters of RI¿FH ZHUH LVVXHG RQ -XQH 21, 2021 to Carol L. Bradshaw, of 415 West Lincoln, Griggsville, IL 62340 as InGHSHQGHQW ([HFXWRU ZKRVH attorneys are Bellatti, Barton, Cochran & White, LLC, 944 &ORFN 7RZHU 'ULYH 6XLWH $ 6SULQJ¿HOG ,/ Claims against the estate PD\ EH ¿OHG LQ WKH RI¿FH RI WKH FOHUN RI WKH FRXUW 3LNH &RXQW\ &RXUWKRXVH 3LWWV¿HOG ,OOLQRLV RU ZLWK WKH representative, or both, on or EHIRUH -DQXDU\ DQG DQ\ FODLP QRW ¿OHG ZLWKLQ WKDW period is barred. Copies of a FODLP ¿OHG ZLWK WKH FOHUN PXVW be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it KDV EHHQ ¿OHG Dated this 23rd day of -XQH

Notice is given of the death of Joan M. Curfman, of Griggs ville, Illinois, who died on November 3, 2020 at Griggsville, ,OOL QRLV /HWWHUV RI RI¿FH ZHUH issued on June 21, 2021 to Rick S. Curfman, of 35652 WK $YHQXH 3LWWV¿HOG ,/ 62363 as Independent Executor whose attorneys are Bellatti, Barton, Cochran & White, LLC, 944 Clock Tower 'ULYH 6XLWH $ 6SULQJ¿HOG ,/ 62704. Claims against the estate PD\ EH ¿OHG LQ WKH RI¿FH RI the clerk of the court, Pike County Courthouse, Pitts¿HOG ,OOLQRLV RU ZLWK WKH representative, or both, on or before January 3, 2022 and DQ\ FODLP QRW ¿OHG ZLWKLQ WKDW period is barred. Copies of a FODLP ¿OHG ZLWK WKH FOHUN PXVW be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it KDV EHHQ ¿OHG Dated this 23rd day of June, 2021.

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Jeffrey L. Kinne, 48, no address given, was arrested June 25 at 6:36 p.m. on a charge of violation the sex offender act. He remains lodged. Derrick, M. Mountain, 26, Barry, was arrested June 27 at 9:08 a.m. on a charge of domestic battery and criminal trespass to a residence. He remains lodged. Andrew J. Fesler, 40, Barry, was arrested June 25 at 2:38 p.m. on a charge of domestic battery. He was released June 28 at 6:55 a.m. Lance R. Dixon, Curryville, Mo., was arrested June 21 on a charge of possession of adult use cannabis in a vehicle. He remains lodged. Kennard R. Scranton, 36, Griggsville, was arrested June 24 at 4:55 p.m. on a revocation of probation. He was released June 24 at 5:34 p.m. Bradley L. Surratt, 29, Griggsville, was arrested June 24 at 11:13 p.m. on two failure to appear warrants. He remains lodged.

David B. Foster, 49, Kampsville, was arrested June 24 at 1:09 p.m. on a failure to appear charge and a Calhoun County warrant. He remains lodged. Joshua L. Parks, 31, Ladonia, Mo., was arrested June 21 at 3:30 p.m. on a petition to revoke. He was released June 22 at 10:35 a.m. Clinton W. Lindsay, 43, Louisiana, Mo., was arrested June 24 at 12:32 a.m. on a failure to appear charge. He was released June 24 at 1:07 a.m. Amanda Kay Edwards, 34, Mexico, Mo., was arrested June 22 at 3:17 a.m. on a charge of failure to appear. She remains lodged. Steven B. Sappington, 28, Mt. Sterling, was arrested June 23 at 5:52 p.m. on a charge of failure to appear. He was released June 23 at 6:05 p.m. Heather D. Herrin, 31, Nebo, was arrested June 22 at 2:20 p.m. on a charge of domestic battery. She was released June 22 at 2:49 p.m. Amanda S. Haskins, 41,

Pittsfield, was arrested June 22 at 10:16 p.m. on a charge of failure to appear. She was released June 23 at 1:53 a.m. John R. A. Orr, 27, Pittsfield, was arrested June 23 at 7:16 p.m. on a charge of driving under the influence and driving while suspended or revoked. He was released June 23 at 10:09 p.m. Staci A. Blake, 50, Pittsfield, was arrested June 23 at 10:19 p.m. on a charge of assault. She was released June 24 at 11:07 p.m. Cain I. Vincent, 21, Pittsfield, was arrested June 24, at 5:40 p.m. on a charge of failure to appear. He was released June 24 at 5:57 p.m. Amanda L. Rogers, 40, Pleasant Hill, was arrested June 24 at 6:06 p.m. on a charge of failure to appear. She was released June 24 at 6:13 p.m. Cody N. McCoy, 31, Rockport, was arrested June 22 at 10:12 a.m. on a charge of theft. He was released June 23 at 1:41 p.m.

Traffic stop results in drug arrest One of the most significant historic homes in Pike County was built in 1842 by William A. Grimshaw, a Philadelphiatrained lawyer. The Pittsfield home is built with a Georgian-style center hall and Greek revival details. It is now owned by Fred Grote and has remained in his family since its construction. William A. Grimshaw is the great grandfather of Fred and brothers, James (Jim) and Steve Grote. Future-President Abraham Lincoln was frequently an overnight guest of Grimshaw. The two were colleagues who worked on cases together. Both were Illinois legislators and they, along with brother Jackson Grimshaw, helped to start the Republican party in Illinois. The house had five rooms on the first floor with two being Grimshaw’s law office. There were four rooms upstairs. Fred and wife Pam re-created the interior of the house as it might have looked in the late 1840s and 1850s, and they still have many of the heirlooms that belonged to several generations including

china, a Lincoln bust, books and a family Bible. Upon purchase in 1993, Fred restored the original house and extended it to its current 5,000 square-foot dimensions. He had the original kitchen fireplace built with a cooking hearth and bake oven. Pam spent more than a decade landscaping several acres which include an orchard, numerous shrubs and trees, flowers which bloom from early spring to late fall, a flagstone path which leads to a shade garden, an 80,000-gallon koi pond and double waterfall. We are certainly grateful to Fred and Pam for sharing their historic expertise, time, effort and monetary resources to see that this piece of Pike County history remains for future generations. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Q This article was written from an interview with Fred and Pam Grote published in an “Early American Life” magazine article, and then compiled and submitted by Kay Sealock.

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The Pike County Sheriff’s Department conducted a traffic stop on Decatur Street, Barry, on a blue 2007 Chrysler, June 21 at 7:58 a.m. Subsequent to an investigation, Lance R. Dixon, 34, of Curryville, Mo., was

arrested on charges of unlawful possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine (5-15 grams) and unlawful possession of methamphetamine (5-15 grams). Dixon was lodged in the Pike County Jail. LANCE R. DIXON

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