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Daycare a scarce commodity in Pike County By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press “Finding daycare is a real problem,” Brittany Kennedy said. Kennedy is a local mother who has a twoyear-old and an infant. “People need it.” “I have a two-yearold and a baby,” she said. “When I found out I was pregnant with my second child, I asked my daycare provider if she could take the new baby.” The law states that licensed day-cares can only take so many children and then only so many of each age level. “My day-care provider can only have three children under 36 months,” Kennedy said. “Blair is 24 months and another girl, who also has a

two-year-old, was pregnant at the same time I was. She asked first so I couldn’t get my baby in.” Kennedy said she made at least five phone calls and was having no results. “One of the people I called told me she had no openings, but then a few weeks later I ran into her at County Market,” Kennedy said. “She said she would have an opening by the time I needed it. But she couldn’t take Blair, so I have two daycare providers.” Kennedy’s plight is not uncommon. “It’s hard enough for parents who work normal weekday hours,” Sharon Springer, who has operated a day care/ preschool for nearly 40 years, said. “But those

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who work evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, have to depend on their family. There are just no day cares for those hours.” Springer, like most daycare providers in

this area, explained that when you get two or three inquiries a month. She already has a wait list. Springer said newborn care is also hard to find.

“I don’t take newborns unless I already have their siblings in my home,” she said. “They are limited and they should be.” Springer said lots of day care providers limit their clientele to one group. “Several will only keep teacher’s children because of the set hours, holidays, vacations and summers off,” she said. Springer said it costs nothing to get a daycare license for 8, 12 or 16 children but there are requirements that have to be met. Daycare centers are different and have different criteria yet. Kathy Hull, who works at Illini Community Hospital, said Illini is opening a daycare facility

on property and they purchased the facility at the corner of Mississippi and Adams Streets. The facility will only take children whose parents are employed by Illini. “We have a younger workforce and the employees came to us and said daycare was a problem,especially for those who work 12-hour shifts,” Hull said. “The employees came to us and asked about a solution. Our employees needed reliable day care that doesn’t close for illness or vacations.” The illini facility will be able to take five children and will have children from 6:30a.m. to 7 p.m. The facility is scheduled to open later this year.

Ice cream social provides financial support for North Pike Fire Department By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press

ccording to North Pike Fire Department Chief ,Jeff Butler, the community came out in droves this past Sunday to purchase ice cream in support of the fire department. The money raised at Sunday’s ice cream social and through individual donations, Butler said, allows the department to purchase supplies and equipment outside of its normal budget, which is funded by district taxpayers. “The ice cream social and donation money keep us going through the year,” Butler said. “If we get a new firefighter, this helps us buy their bunker gear.” Butler said that this year’s ice cream social fundraiser was particularly important, as last year’s fundraiser couldn’t take place because of COVID19 restrictions on public gatherings and the fire department was lacking funds. “This was much needed,” Butler said. “We have been down considerably since the last fundraiser.” Butler credited the residents of the district for supporting the fire department. “Perry’s citizens really do support the fire department greatly,” Butler said. “We couldn’t do it without their help.” According to Butler, the North Pike Fire Department is actively looking for volunteer firefighters. “We’re always looking for recruits,” Butler said. “They can call me or contact any of the firemen or their wives.” Butler, who has been fire chief for three years and has served on the North Pike Fire Department since 1999, can be contacted at (217) 617-5689.

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North Pike Fire Department’s Rich Walsh, left, and Chief Jeff Butler, right, serve ice cream at the department’s ice cream social on Sunday, July 11. The social is an important fundraiser for the department, allowing it to purchase needed equipment not otherwise in its budget.

Heartland Garden Tractor Pullers back at Lake Pittsfield this Sunday By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press After being rained out Saturday, the Heartland Garden Tractor Pullers held a successful competition at Lake Pittsfield this past Sunday. According to the club’s John Borrowman, the Pullers will be back at the lake sooner than anticipated, having a newly scheduled competition slated for this Sunday, July 18, at noon. The club had previously been scheduled to compete at the Hancock County Fair in Augusta, but scheduling complications led the club to change the venue of the competition to Lake Pittsfield. “Since the track is in good condition we decided to head back out to the lake this Sunday,” Borrowman said. Borrowman said that the club will be back competing at Lake Pittsfield so soon, because the community responded so positively to the club’s first competition at the lake. “We had probably one of the biggest spectator crowds that we’ve ever had,” Borrowman said. In addition, Borrowman praised the city of Pittsfield for welcoming the Heartland Garden Tractor Pullers to the new tractor pulling venue on the north end of Lake Pittsfield. “Pittsfield has been phenomenal to work with,” Borrowman said. “They provided bleachers. The came out and mowed the grounds. They’ve been very attentive. I feel like they bent over backwards to roll out the red carpet.”

“We pulled from probably 1:30 to 6:30, so it was a pretty good day for us.”

John Borrowman Heartland Garden Tractor Pullers club memeber A number of non-club competitors, Borrowman added, came out to the lake to join dozens of Heartland Garden Tractor Pullers club members in the pulling competition this past Sunday. As a result, the competition took about five hours to complete. “We had 15 to 20 non-members and, I’m going to guess a total in the 80s,” Borrowman said. “We pulled from probably 1:30 to 6:30, so it was a pretty good day for us.” The competition also led many children new to the sport to try tractor pulling for the first time, according to Borrowman. “We have a club-owned tractor for kids to try out, but we had so many kids come out that we had club members letting people use their own tractors,” Borrowman said. According to Borrowman, tractor pulling is an ideal competitive activity for many young people not drawn to traditional sports. “There are a lot of kids out there that are not athletic or who have a short attention span,” Borrowman said. “Putting them on a tractor is a great way for them to compete.”

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Griggsville’s Wally Scranton competes in the Heartland Garden Tractor Pullers competition at Lake Pittsfield this past Sunday. Ursa’s Jeff Miller, left, is in the background. The Heartland Garden Tractor Pullers will hold another competition at Lake Pittsfield this Sunday, July 18, at noon.

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City okays annexation and variance request from Assembly of God

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The Pittsfield City Council gave approval for the Pittsfield Assembly of God to build a parsonage on their property. The Assembly of God owns this property and it is just south of their church on South Piper Lane. The council approved all the necessary formalities on Tuesday, July 6 at the meeting. “For some reason Pikeland Community School ( which is also south of the Assembly of God) and the church are in the city lim-

its,” Tom Reinhardt, zoning administrator for the city, said. “But this parcel and the city’s gas ordering station, both in the middle, are not.” The council agreed to annex both of the aforementioned properties into the city and also to grant the Assembly of God a variance. The variance allows the new parsonage to have a back yard of 13 feet from the Assembly of God border line, rather than the required 25 feet. The council approved both the annexation and the

variance. Other residents in the area were given the opportunity to annex in at this time and declined. The council also gave final reading to the tweaking of the city’s liquor ordinances. If a liquor license applicant fills out the necessary forms and meets all the requirements and criteria,the mayor can approve the license without the consent of the full council. Previously liquor applicants had to have both the mayor and the council’s

approval. The second tweak came to amending liquor establishments opening hours in the city. The new ordinance will allow establishments to sell alcohol from 7 a.m. to midnight seven days per week. The wording in the previous ordinance prohibited the sale of alcohol before noon Sundays. The third change eliminates the cap put on the number of liquor licenses in the city. With gaming rooms, convenience stores and others, putting a cap on licenses

seemed ineffective. Two new police officers will be hired once they complete the academy. Steven Watkins and Daniel Banahan will start at the academy this week. They replace two officers who recently resigned from the department. The Pittsfield Police Department also received a $69,000 grant to put dashboard cameras in each police car. The only cost to the city will be the cost of installation, approximately $300 per car. The council discussed

the Automated External Defibrillator (AED). A unit has been placed at King Park in the pool area. Cost of the unit was $695 with a $100 storage box, with alarm if the box is opened. The council discussed placing AEDs at the ball diamond and soccer fields at the lake and also at the city maintenance building. The city council also discussed placing AEDs at one of the park ranger ‘s stations and at the lake. Units placed at the lake could be paid for from the timber funds.

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PLEASANT HILL CROWNS INDEPENDENCE DAY

BABY CONTEST WINNERS CHOSEN

CELEBRATION PAGEANT WINNERS

Molly McKinnon, daughter of Austin and Deanne McKinnon and Conor Kremer, son of Dylan and Kierra Kremer were crowned the 2021 babies of the Pleasant Hill Fourth of July celebration.

The winners of the pageants have been announced, and stopped to pose for a picture with the 2019 winners. They are, back row, from left to right: 2019 Miss Pleasant Hill Kaylee Bolton and 2019 Junior Miss Pleasant Hill Jaici Yanczer. Front row, left to right: 2021 first runner-up Sonny Picone and 2021 Miss Pleasant Hill Harlee DeCamp.

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Barry awards bid for new water main to Ascend

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press At-large Alderman Steve Schultz acted as mayor pro tempore in the absence of Mayor Shawn Rennecker at Barry’s Tuesday, July 6 city council meeting. At the meeting, the council awarded the bid to run a 10 inch water main to the Ascend marijuana growing facility to New London, Mo.’s Lake Construction at a cost of $429,000. According to Barry City Administrator Jeff Hogge, the route of the water line is complicated by elevation changes and a twisting route to the facility. “It’s not a straight route at all,” Hogge said. The council also approved an ordinance governing food trucks and other mobile food vendors, which the city hopes will be useful as food trucks seem to be gaining popularity throughout the region. “Last year, there seemed to be a lot of interest in

food trucks,” Hogge said. “We’re prepared in case we ever have the need arise.” Council members also discussed setbacks needed for decorative ponds at Barry residences. “We have a resident trying to build one of those coy ponds,” Hogge said. “We currently have nothing in our ordinances. They’re having the yard surveyed now.” Also discussed was moving basketball hoops at the city’s Pool Park. “That discussion was tabled, but we’re planning to move the hoops to the site of the former skate park,” Hogge said. “That concrete is in much better shape that the asphalt where they’re at now.” The council went on to approve the purchase of a new air conditioning unit for the Western Community Center YMCA building for a cost of roughly $4,200. In addition, the council approved purchasing two automated external defibrillators (AED) at a cost of $2,500 per device to be

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Griggsville notifies RV residents to vacate

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Following Griggsville’s Wednesday, July 7, city council meeting, individuals living in recreational vehicles within the city were mailed letters instructing them to stop using the vehicles as housing. “I sent out three letters,” Griggsville City Clerk Linda Brawdy said. “They should’ve gotten them by now.” According to Brawdy, no one is allowed to reside in a recreational vehicle inside Griggsville city limits, with the exception of visitors to the Western Illinois Fair and others who notify the city of a temporary visit ahead of time. “Sometimes people contact us, and I refer them to the park board,” Brawdy said. “Because of the Western Illinois Fair, there are five or six spots for RVs at the fairgrounds.” The individuals being notified, Brawdy said, have been using their recreational vehicles as a primary dwelling for some time. “They say there not liv-

kept at the city hall and the city pool. The AEDs match the devices used by Barry’s fire department. Hogge went on to say that Barry is currently awaiting bids for street repairs within the city. “We’ve got bids out to do some street work,” Hogge said. According to Hogge the streets to be repaired include the entire length of Greene Street and the stretch of Mason Street from Rodgers to McDonough. In addition, other street repairs may be made throughout the community if funds allow. “We could do a couple of other little strips if the bids come in good enough,” Hogge said.

ing there, but they’ve got air conditioners, patio lights and garden hoses hooked up,” Brawdy said. Individuals using recreational vehicles as dwellings in Griggsville have five days upon receipt of the city’s letter to vacate the premises. At the July 7 meeting, the council approved a resolution to shut down Ill. Route 107 for the duration of the Griggsville Apple Festival from Sept. 16 to midnight of Sept. 18. Apple Festival was canceled in 2020, because of COVID-19 restrictions on social gatherings. Also approved at the council meeting was contracting Quincy accounting firm Arnold, Behrens, Nesbit and Gray to conduct Griggsville’s fiscal year 2020 financial audit at a cost not to exceed $14,200. In addition, Brawdy said that the city is moving forward with plans to repair streets throughout Griggsville. “We’re making plans for the street program,” Brawdy said. “They want to start soon and be done before Apple Festival.”

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OBITUARIES Dawn Cress Crowder Dawn Marie Cress Crowder, of Pleasant Hill, IL, passed away unexpectedly on March 31, 2021 in Tampa, FL. Dawn, a daughter of Larry D. and Barbara Sue Settles Cress, was born on December 18, 1959 in Heidelberg, Germany where Larry was stationed in the U.S. Army. Dawn attended Roxana High School in Roxana, IL and Lewis and Clark Community College. While she held various jobs throughout her lifetime, among her favorites were photography and writing for The Weekly Messenger, and New York Life insurance where she became a licensed agent. Dawn enjoyed riding horses and barrel racing, singing and listening to music, painting and crafting, and was a Master Gardener under the University of Illinois Extension. Above

all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and making those around her happy. Survivors include a son, Ryan Smith of Pleasant Hill, a daughter, Cassie Smith of St. Petersburg, FL, two grandchildren, Hannah and Henry Smith, a sister, Tracy Overstreet of Tampa, FL, three nieces, Carly Rosecrans, Sara Overstreet and Annie Castellano all of Tampa, FL, four great nieces and one great nephew, the father of her children, Mike Smith of Pleasant Hill, step-daughters, stepsons, step-grandchildren, and numerous cousins. Dawn was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Larry Crowder of Pleasant Hill, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Dawn wished to be cremated and to have her cremains buried at Crescent

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Cute and generous Three local Pittsfield girls, Ellie Zumwalt, Molly Green and Gracie McAllister, took in $500 in sales and donations at Gracie’s grandma’s, DeeDee McDonald’s house last week. This week, the girls went

shopping and purchased $458 worth of pet products and donated $42 to the Pike County Animal Shelter. Green and McAllister will be first graders this year and Zumwalt will be in her first year of pre-k.

Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill and in the canyons of Sedona, Arizona. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, July 17, at the American Legion Post 1048, 104 W Clay St, Pleasant Hill, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family in care of Lummis Funeral Home, PO Box 247, Pleasant Hill, IL, 62366. Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill, IL is handling the arrangements.

Meleah Joy Flynn

Meleah Joy Flynn, age 54, died Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 8, 1966 in Sedalia, MO to William and Karen Wybert McKenzie. She married Allen Lee Roy Flynn on August 20, 1988 in Florissant, MO and he survives. Meleah graduated from Barry High School in 1985 and then began her lifetime role as a wife and mother. She worked at Stevenson Elementary School in Bloomington for over 10 years, volunteering for everything until they gave her a paying job as a lunchroom supervisor. She also served as PTO President for many years and was a youth group leader at First Assembly of God, Normal, IL where she attended. After returning back to Barry in December 2008, Meleah soon started working alongside Debbie Harshman at The Paper filling many roles during her time there. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Plainville where she served as a Deaconess. She loved God and faith came first. She was very passionate about the Barry Apple Festival, serving as Chairman with her husband, Allen and it became a fulltime job. Meleah

orchestrated many things behind the scenes, never needing any recognition or praise for anything she did. She enjoyed many hours on her porch swing and her true hobby was moving furniture around, frequently at midnight. Organizing and redoing the house was something she always enjoyed doing. Meleah’s greatest joys in life were Allen, their children, and their grandchildren and she was very supportive of every event they participated in. She was quiet but hard headed and very strong and loving. She will be missed by so many. She is survived by her loving husband, Allen Flynn; parents, William and Karen McKenzie of Barry, IL; daughters, Kelsie (Keenan) Sappington of Nebo, IL, Alexis (Dan) Williams of Pittsfield, IL and Jordan Flynn of Barry, IL; grandchildren, Haylee Sappington, Addison Sappington, Elijah Sappington, Bryar Sappington, Ariella Williams, and Mireya Williams; brothers, David McKenzie of Carterville, IL and Douglas (Kathy) McKenzie or St. Louis, MO; sister, Amy (Shane) Parrish of St. Louis, MO; sister-in-law, Tressia Fox of Barry, IL; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by one child in infancy; grandchildren, Brennan, Genesis, Israel, Isaiah, and Carter Williams; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. M.J. McKenzie and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wybert; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Allen and Barbara Flynn. Funeral services were held on Monday, July 12, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry. Interment followed at Park Lawn Cemetery in Barry. Visitation was held on Sunday, July 11, 2021 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to be made to Blessing Cancer Center c/o Blessing Foundation in honor of Meleah. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Lester E. Benz

Lester E. Benz died Thursday, July 8, 2021, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born on October 28, 1950 to the late Aloys and Lela (Miner) Benz. He married Judy Kuck on November 24, 1973 at St. Anselm’s Catholic Church in Kampsville, IL. Lester worked as a farmer his entire life. He loved woodworking. He was a member of the Kampsville American Legion and was a Vietnam Veteran. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons: Chris Benz and Mark

(Kadie) Benz; two grandchildren, Abbigail Benz and Emily Benz; and three siblings, Edward (Willean) Benz, Lloyd (Sharon) Benz, Dale (Nancy) Benz. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will take place at Gress, Kallal, and Schaaf Funeral Home in Hardin, IL on Thursday July 15, 2021 from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Funeral Mass will be on Friday July 16, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Anselm’s Catholic Church in Kampsville, IL. Burial will follow at

St. Anselm’s Cemetery in Kampsville, IL. Memorials may be made to St. Anselm’s Cemetery or family choice.

Richard Edwin Nichols Richard Edwin Nichols of Clearwater, Fla., formerly from Pike County died Oct.

27, 2020. A memorial service will be held 2-4 p.m. Monday

July 19th at Sprague’s Kinderhook Lodge, 22168 State Hwy 106 Barry IL.

William Allen Hurst William Allen Hurst, 92, of rural Griggsville, died Monday, July 5, 2021, at

Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. No formal services will be

held. Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield is in charge of the arrangements.

Juanita Fern Clem Juanita Fern Clem, 97, of Pittsfield, IL died on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at Liberty Village in Pittsfield, IL.

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Left to right, Ellie Zumwalt, Molly Green and Gracie McAllister recently held a lemonade and snack stand to help raise donations for the Pike County County Animal Shelter.

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a good review school, are in attendance. Prof. McCarrel has an enthusiastic science class. Prof. McClelland is teaching the institute to sing, and they do sing.

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Do you have a favorite recipe you would like to share with us? If so, please send it to letscook!@heraldpubs.com or mail it to Mascoutah Herald, Box C, Mascoutah IL 62258. Please tell me something about your recipe. Was it handed down from Grandma? Or perhaps you created it yourself? Also, include what town you are from, as this column is printed in newspapers throughout Southern Illinois and Missouri.

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PLEASANT HILL Summer and memories all around as the Senior Center opens Senior Center is back open and the center will be open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for carryin dinners. If you haven’t noticed this is one of the best times of summer, you see the lush produce of the garden showing us bountiful blessings~sweet corn, tomatoes, zucchini, green beans, and of course the peaches are ripe, fresh and juicy!! Also the beauty along the roadsides, wildflowers, and those bright yellow sunflowers in full bloom. Who couldn’t love all of this! Leta Prater wants to give a warm thank you to whoever returned her blanket

from the parade. She is very grateful that it was found. The Senior Center is back open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 11am. They are extending a warm welcome to anyone wanting to come. They have a carry in each day and if you do not have a food item just ask you to put money in a donation kitty! So glad to see this open for our Seniors. A big thank you to Jerry and Marilyn Hougland for tending to this. The Christian Church will again have their food pantry open this Saturday 9 a.m.11a.m. Please feel free if you are in need to stop by and always take nonper-

By MARSHA HILL 217-437-2903 bmklh94@ yahoo.com ishable food or monetary donations. Happy Birthday wishes to my dear niece, Braylee Anderson, today! Also Happy Birthday to Aunt Claudie Moore July 20. Happy anniversary to our sister and brotherin-law Kiley and Mark McGlauchlen, also July 20! Well wishes to all!! “Because it’s summer and memories are just waiting to happen.” unknown

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AND OTHER AREA NEWS New ways to submit news for this column New ways to submit news for this column- Wyvetta no longer wants to use her email address as a way for people to contact her with news. She wants to use her phone number 217-3208438 I mentioned last week that I would be including my cell phone for those who wish to contact me with news. Past columns I didn’t include it but have decided to change it so here that number is 1-217-320-8438. For those outside of our area who are reading this column, bad storms came through several areas near here this past week. Since I do not watch the news (haven’t in over a year), I have heard of two places specifically, and I’m sure there were others, that received lots of damage, and those are Mount Sterling, and Perry, Mo Keep these communities, and others, in your prayers. Take time to pray for these individuals and other needs that are being mentioned. You do not need to know each reason for the needed prayer. But the power of prayer is needed and would be greatly appreciated. Here are the 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, Mark York, Michael Miller, Mike Miller, Nic Carter, Pastor Gary Dice, Peggy Piper, Roger Straus, Roger Bonnett, and Sharon Straus. There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.- 1 Corinthians 10:13. Birthdays and anniversaries this week: July 14th -- Crystal Syrcle; July 15th -- Cassie Barlow, Devin Burge, Garret Robbins;July 16 -- Linda and Sonny Kimmel; July 17 -- James Dean; July 18 -- Amy Williams, Ivan Shafer; July 19 -- Dakota Henry, Jerry Garner, Max Flowers; July 20 -- Sandy Garner, Adah and Dusty Helm Answers to Last Week’s Trivia: 1. Which President established the nation’s first national park and what park is it? (Ulysses S. Grant -Yellowstone National Park) 2. What is described as the “Sword of the Spirit” in the Bible? (the Bible) 3. What is the oldest college in the United States? (Harvard which was started in 1636) Tuesday, July 6 after I had been to Quincy, I called cousin Sharon Burgdorf and we met at the Bainbridge Café in Barry for lunch and a visit.

BY WYVETTA DAVIS 217-285-4880 w9yti@irtc.net Enjoyed listening to Pastor Gary Dice speak at the Lighthouse Baptist Church this past Sunday, on July 11 and since his retirement, he and his wife, Pam, have been speaking at various churches where God has led him to go and where he was needed. There are several churches in our area that are without the leadership of a pastor and that has to be difficult to carry on. Trivia Questions for This Week: 1. What President was instrumental in having the motto “In God We Trust” put on the Great Seal of the United States? 2. Who was the first American born child of English settlers? 3. Name the Presidents carved on Mount Rushmore. Remember that your news is very much needed for this column. There are several ways to get your news to me. Now you have two phone numbers to call or text, 217-285-4880 and 217-320-8438. Or you can mail me your information to Wyvetta Davis, 30067 County Highway 3, New Salem, 62357. Or you can drop it off at my house. Your news is very much appreciated. Kindness goes a long way and doesn’t cost one cent to give. God bless your day, your week, your family, and the United States of America.

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What’s Happening In and around Pike County Area The East Pike Lending Library in Detroit,is open Saturdays from 9 a.m.-noon. Don’t forget that there are thousands of books to be loaned out and there’s never a card fee, late fees, or restrictions on where you live. It’s free for everyone to use! Enter as a stranger; leave as a friend! Family Movie Night (parental guidance suggested), Friday nights, through July 16

on the lawn of CJ’s Cafe. Each episode of “The Chosen” starts at 8:45p.m. and lasts around 30-50 minutes. Popcorn and water will be served. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Pike County Backyard Bible Club, Wednesday-Friday, July 28-31, 6:30p.m.8:15 p.m. at the Milton Ballpark. Celebration Night, Saturday at 5 p.m. in Pittsfield.

Amber Martin receives promotion from Farmers State Bank (FSB) Nevin Grigsby, President of Farmers State Bank in Pittsfield, is proud to announce the promotion of Amber Martin to deposit operations manager. Martin started her career with Farmers State Bank as an intern in 2009. After finishing her bachelor’s degree at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville(SIUE), she began with a full time job working at FSB as a teller and later moved into the bookkeeping department. In 2015, she was promoted to assistant sales and customer development manager in the Pittsfield location.

Martin’s career at FSB has allowed for her to further her career in the financing and banking field. The successful development during her tenure at FSB has led to this most recent promotion. “Amber’s experience with both the front-side and backside of deposit operations, along with her proven management ability and dedication to our organization, have solidified her appointment to this position,” Grigsby said. “Amber’s ability to connect with employees and customers at all levels has played a large role in moving our company forward

ROCKPORT Sandra Smith has been in Oklahoma the past week, visiting her in-laws We were lucky not to get the storms Perry, Mo. and Mt. Sterling and Arenzville got last week. Please pray for the people in those communities. Gary and Sharon Pence celebrated their birthdays with a trip to Drakes in Quincy. We all had a good time.

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GRIGGSVILLE Time to get ready for back to school You can find GP Elementary and Middle School Supply lists on the school Facebook page or in the office. Junior High softball players must have an active sports physical for the 2021 first practice and season. Participation fee will need to be paid. Dewayne and Nadine Kessinger traveled to Shelbyville Monday to attend the funeral of Dewayne’s cousin.

Congratulations to Dena Stinebaker who met a personal challenge of walking 30 miles to raise money for St. Judes Children Research. Good job, Dena! Samantha Kessinger was one of the unfortunate people whose vehicle was victim to the hail storm in Mt. Sterling Friday night. If you would like to see more news here, call me or email me with yours next

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Sydney Hawley and Natalie Roseberry placed fourth in a field of 86 teams at the Lake Valley Ladies Tournament in Camdenton, Mo. last weekend. Back row, left to right: Susan Pitchford, Sydney Hawley, Stacey Scott, Brittany Borrowman and Julie Plattner. Front row, left to right: Natalie Roseberry, Carmen Trump, Deb Kirkland, Sandy Bettis, Brenda Bettis, Debbie Dugan and Inky Shover.

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- In France, Louis VIII succeeded his father, - European Allies retook Tientsin, Chi- - Dr. Benjamin Spock’s “The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care” was first na, from the rebelling Boxers. Philip Augustus. published. - Joan of Arc, taken prisoner by the Burgun- - “The Adventures of Dolly” opened at dians in May, was handed over to Pierre Cauchon, the Union Square Theatre in New York City. - The first sports event to be shown in color, on CBS-TV, was the Molly Pitcher Handicap at the bishop of Beauvais. - Harry N. Atwood landed an airplane Oceanport, NJ. - Hungarians defeated the Ottomans at the on the lawn of the White House to accept an - The George Washington Carver National award from U.S. President William Taft. Battle of Belgrade. Monument in Joplin, MO, became the first na - France and Portugal signed the naval - Robert H. Goddard patented liquid tional park to honor an African American. treaty of Lyons, which aligned them against Spain. rocket-fuel. - The army of Iraq overthrew the monarchy. - French Revolution began with Parisians - All German political parties except - The American space probe Mariner 4 stormed the Bastille prison and released the sev- the Nazi Party were outlawed. flew by Mars, and sent back photographs of the en prisoners inside. - A force of German Ju-88 bombers planet. - The U.S. Congress passed the Sedition attacked Suez, Egypt, from bases in Crete. - Eddie Mathews (Houston Astros) hit his Act. The act made it a federal crime to write, publish, or utter false or malicious statements about - Vichy French Foreign Legionaries 500th career home run. signed an armistice in Damascus, which althe U.S. government. lowed them to join the Free French Foreign - Hank Aaron (Atlanta Braves) hit his 500th career home run. - Alvin J. Fellows patented the tape measure. Legion.

- Los Angeles sued 15 tobacco companies for $2.5 billion over the dangers of secondhand smoke.

- The primacy of Thomas Edison’s lamp pat- - American battleships and cruisers - The All-Star Game was postponed beents was upheld in the court decision Electric Light bombarded the Japanese home islands for cause of a 33-day-old baseball players strike. The game was held on August 9. the first time. Company vs. U.S. Electric Lighting Company.

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- Beijing was awarded the 2008 Olympics. It was the first time that the China had been awarded the games. - Jerry Springer officially filed papers to run for the U.S. Senate from Ohio. - The iTunes Music Store reached 10 million applications downloaded. - In Japan, construction began on the Tokyo Skytree tower. - The iTunes Music Store reached 1.5 billion applications downloaded. - NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft became the first space mission to explore Pluto.

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Traffic Speeding: ($164 unless noted) Margaret L. Barker, 6/4/74, Perry; Michael N. Bowers, 8//02, $1,327; Gayla M.Combs, 8/2/56, Pittsfield, $353; Korbin B. Fentress, 7/8/02, Pearl; Crystal D. Kirby, 12/22/94, Barry, Nicole D. Motley, 1/5/95, $257. Seat belt: ($164 unless noted) Kimberly A. Manker, 4/7/92, Pittsfield; Wyatt M. Smithers, 10/17/92, New Canton, Cannabis possession: Johnny J. Bryant, 7/2/87, Baylis, driver, $577; Miscellaneous: Nicole D. Motley, 1/4/95, Pittsfield, operation of an uninsured motor vehicle, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WALTER C. WESTFALL, DECEASED No. 2021P41 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to claimants of the death of WALTER C. WESTFALL, deceased, RI 3HDUO ,/ /HWWHUV RI 2I¿FH were issued on July 9, 2021, to TERRI D. HARVEY, as Independent Executor, and whose attorney is TAMMY M. JULIAN, Bar #06211255, FARRELL, HAMILTON & JULIAN, P.C., 1305 D’Adrian Professional Park, Godfrey, IL 62035-1686 (Phone: 618466-9080). The estate will be administered without court supervision unless under 755 ILCS 5/28-4 any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk. Claims against the estate PD\ EH ¿OHG LQ WKH RI¿FH RI the Clerk of the Eighth Judicial Circuit Court, 100 E. :DVKLQJWRQ 3LWWV¿HOG ,/ 62363, or with the representative, or both, on or before January 14, 2022, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 5/18-3 of Chapter 755 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not ¿OHG RQ RU EHIRUH WKDW GDWH LV EDUUHG &RSLHV RI D FODLP ¿OHG with the clerk shall be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the representative’s attorney within ten (10) days after it KDV EHHQ ¿OHG ,/&6 5/18-3, 755 ILCS 5/18-11, ,/&6 >( ¿OLQJ is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rules.] TERRI D. HARVEY, INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR By: /s/ Tammy M. Julian, Attorney 7.14, 7.21, 7.28

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Stay informed read the Pike Press CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF JOAN M. CURFMAN, Deceased. No. 2021P34 CLAIM NOTICE 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. Michael G. Barton (6185163) Bellatti, Barton, Cochran & White, LLC Attorneys for Executor, Rick S. Curfman 944 Clock Tower Drive, Suite A 6SULQJ¿HOG ,/ (217) 793-9300 mbarton@bellatti-barton.com 6.30, 7.7, 7.14

Michelle A. Holtz, 51 Ashland, was arrested July 10, at 9:30 p.m. on a charge alleging failure to appear. She remains lodged. Denton T. Bowen, 34, Barry, was arrested July 10 at 9:64 p.m. on a charge of domestic battery. He remains lodged. Joanne L. Engelman, 79, Baylis, was arrested July 9, at 7:48 p.m. on a charge of driving under the influence. She was released July 9 at 9:16 p.m. Zachary N. Schwalb, 28, Baylis, was arrested July 9 at 8:35 p.m. on a charge alleging illegal consumption of alcohol. He remains lodged.

Paul M. Ely, 31, Chicago, was arrested July 7 at 12:39 p.m. on a bench warrant alleging failure to appear. He was released July 7 at 1:11 p.m. Christian Marie Grubb, 36, Florissant,Mo., was arrested July 6 on a charge of possession of methamphetamine. She remains lodged. Noel B. Christison, 33, Hannibal, Mo., was arrested July 6 at 6:36 a.m. on a charge of failure to appear for a payment review. She was released July 6 at 6:47 a.m. Rachel B. Zupan, 28, Hannibal, Mo., was arrested July 8 at 1:52 a.m. on a charge of possession of metham-

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PUBLIC NOTICE - NOTICE OF FILING NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS COMPANY d/b/a Nicor Gas Company hereby gives notice to the public that it has filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission on June 30, 2021, testimony and exhibits in Docket No. 20-0254 setting forth a reconciliation of the Company’s Energy Efficiency Plan Cost Recovery revenues and incurred costs for the period ending December 31, 2019. Further information with respect thereto may be obtained either directly from this Company or by addressing the Chief Clerk of the Illinois Commerce Commission at Springfield, Illinois 62701. Northern Illinois Gas Company d/b/a Nicor Gas Company John O. Hudson III, President & CEO, Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Plan: EEP 7.7, 7.14

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, PLAINTIFF, VS. MARCELLA JEAN CLOSTERMERY; DONALD L CLOSTERMERY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. NO. 19 CH 7 25143 435TH STREET AKA RR1 BOX1578 PITTSFIELD, IL 62363 JUDGE PRESIDING JUDGE NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on May 14, 2021, Sheriff of Pike County ZLOO RQ LQ WKH ¿UVW ÀRRU OREE\ RI WKH 3LNH &RXQW\ Courthouse, 100 E. WashingWRQ 6W 3LWWV¿HOG ,/ DW 09:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Pike, State of Illinois, or so much WKHUHRI DV VKDOO EH VXI¿FLHQW WR satisfy said Judgment: PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 3 WEST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER 627 FEET NORTH OF THE NORTH RIGHT-OFWAY LINE OF U.S. 36-54, RUNNING THENCE NORTH 232 FEET, THENCE WEST 138 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 232 FEET, THENCE EAST 138 FEET, TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF PIKE, IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 53-015-02 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 25143 435th Street aka RR1 %2; 3LWWV¿HOG ,/ Description of Improvements: White vinyl siding, two story sin-

gle family home with attached two car garage The Judgment amount was $52,491.07. Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 10% down E\ FHUWL¿HG IXQGV EDODQFH E\ FHUWL¿HG IXQGV ZLWKLQ KRXUV NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subMHFW WR FRQ¿UPDWLRQ E\ WKH FRXUW Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall UHFHLYH D &HUWL¿FDWH RI 6DOH which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after FRQ¿UPDWLRQ RI WKH VDOH The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished WR FKHFN WKH FRXUW ¿OH WR YHULI\ all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088. 3OHDVH UHIHU WR ¿OH ,/ PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I3169851 7.14, 7.21, 7.28

phetamine. She was released July 9 at 11:37 a.m. Larry D. Abbey, 38, Hannibal, Mo., was arrested July 8 at 2:11 a.m. for obstructing identification and a bench warrant. He remains lodged. Danielle Lynn Slavin, 29, Hannibal, was arrested July 8 at 9:38 p.m. for obstruction of justice and driving while license revoked. She remains lodged. Logan E. Thomas, 21, Perry, was arrested July 11 at 2:53 a.m. on a charge of petition to revoke bail bond and no front license plate. He remains lodged.

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