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By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press In support of David Colwell’s state gaming license application for his Pike Station motel to install a gaming parlor, the Pike County Board approved his application for a liquor license at the body’s Monday, Aug. 24 meeting. Illinois state gaming licenses are not granted without the applicant first holding a liquor license. “The liquor license is required by the state to have gaming machines,” County Board Chair Andy Borrowman said. Borrowman said he did not know if the Pike Station business planned to provide food in addition to liquor. “They may provide snacks,” Borrowman said.

Board members voted against seek- ment between the County Board and the ing competing bids for county employee Pike County Health Department (PCHD). health insurance policies. “That was something that needed “That was voted down,” Borrowman to be done,” Borrowman said. “That said. “67 percent was money owed to the of employees were “Everybody in this County.” against seeking bids. In addition, the Board they said they like world has been approved a grant subwhat they had.” mission for CURES affected by the The county currentfunds with the state of ly has a self-insured pandemic.” Illinois in the amount of plan, that offers $39,078.39 to purchase employees either a Information Technology Andy Borrowman equipment to accomohigh- or low-deductible plan, depending date social distancing County Board Chair on their age and needs. requirements of the “The highest COVID-19 pandemic. increase in deductible we’ve ever had According to Borrowman, the money was 10 percent,” Borrowman said. will purchase laptops and tablets for Also approved was a financial settle- county staff and board members in order

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to work remotely. In other business, the board approved renewing the contract for Devnet software used by county offices. Russell Keller was approved to serve on the Sny Island Drainage District Board. Lane Wiese was approved to serve on the Valley City Drainage District Board. Board members also approved July meeting minutes, the paying of bills and committee reports. Borrowman expressed optimism and hope regarding the county’s ability to weather the COVID-19 pandemic. “Everybody in this world has been affected by the pandemic,” Borrowman said. “We’re getting through this and doing what we need to do.”

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TRAFFIC CONTROL LIGHTS BEING INSTALLED

Workers from Egizii Electric were busy Tuesday morning installing temporary traffic control lights at the intersection of Washington and Memorial. The temporary lights will be in place throughout the construction project as the intersection upgrades are made. Then the state will replace the temporary lights with permanent ones.

Davenport leaves Chamber By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Christy Davenport has resigned her position as the executive director of the Chamber of Commerce. Beth White, Chamber president, announced the resignation last week. “After much thoughtful prayer, Christy has chosen to pursue a different career path,” White said via press release. Davenport accepted the position Feb. 3 and according to White, has done a fantastic job on ensuring that the Chamber has a strong presence during the COVID-19 pandemic. “While stepping down from the executive director position, Christy will continue in the role of an engaged volunteer for the chamber,” White said. “The board wishes her nothing but great success in her future endeavor.” The chamber is accepting application for a new executive director. Applicants should email resumes to pikechamberdirector@ gmail.com. White assured the membership of a smooth transition. “During the time of transition please know the chamber is still here to support our members,” White said. “Phone calls and emails will still be monitored. The board of directors is dedicated to ensuring that the Pike County Chamber of Commerce continues to provide members value and support.”

That brings the county’s total to 74. Last week Monday, Aug. 17, the PCHD reported 39 cases. Of the 70 cases, 38 are active, three are hospitalized and 36 cases have recovered. Included in the latest report are: two infants, one female and one male, both in their teens, two females in their 20s, two females in their 30s, four males in their 30s, one female in her 40s, one female in her 50s, two males in their 50s and one male in his 80s. One of the positive cases was related to Western School in Barry. “We had a positive test, and we immediately implemented the closure of a classroom for two weeks,” Jessica Funk, superintendent at Western, said. “We have done contact tracing and the families of those that need to know have been notified.” Funk said the quarantined students will study remotely during the quarantine. “The guidelines are much stricter than they were back in the spring,” she said. “Students will be expected to do the work remotely and keep up with assignments.”

Funk said each positive case has unique circumstances and there is no one size fits all answer to the situation. Two new outbreaks have been identified in the county. The CDC definition of an outbreak is two or more positive COVID cases being at the same location (workplace, church, long-term care facility, school or event) in the last 14 days. “With the surge in cases we have had over the past few weeks, we have made the decision to request additional assistance from outside sources for contact tracing. Our Communicable Disease (CD) staff have done a tremendous job responding to cases, completing case interviews and contact tracing over the past couple of months, often working seven days a week with little time for regular duties” Anita Andress, PCHD Administrator, said. “PCHD also continues to offer the public CDC guidance and mitigation recommendations and encourage people to continue with safety precautions. Our team works with schools, long-term care facilities, community organizations, and worksites on a daily basis,” Andress commented. The Pike County Health Department is urging individuals to follow protocols in an attempt to flatten the curve or slow the spread of the disease. Wearing a mask, washing hands frequently, avoiding large gatherings, staying home when sick, avoiding those who are sick and social distancing are all ways to slow the spread.

Census response crucial to Pike County funding By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Pike County’s census count stands to have a big impact on property taxes if it falls below 15,000 residents. “If the county’s population falls below 15,000, the maximum property tax rate can be raised in support of the general fund,” Pike County board member Jim Sheppard said. “State statute allows for counties that fall below 15,000 to collect a higher rate. Pike County could collect an additional $120,000 from residents.” According to Sheppard, the county’s population is falling. Sheppard said that the population of Pike County is likely above 15,000, however response rates in portions of the county lag. “The last census numbers I saw showed the county’s population was 15,611,” Sheppard said. In the late 1800s, Pike County’s population peaked at over 33,000 residents according to census data. Pike County Economic Development director Brenda Middendorf says that efforts are ongoing to collect a complete count of Pike County residents — particularly in the southern portion of the county, which has been underrepresented. “The last update I had from our census representative was that she was planning to set up at Save-A-Lot and County Market and post offices in Milton, Nebo and Pearl, which are weak areas right now.”

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Township-level census data shows low response rates in townships along Pike County’s southeast and western borders. Census response rates are tied to federal funding, and the population falling below 15,000 residents could potentially trigger the raising of property taxes.

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City hears plea for de-annexation

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The Pittsfield City Council heard a plea for de-annexation from the city Tuesday Aug. 18 at their regular council meeting. Don Swartz, who owns property at the northeast edge of Pittsfield has requested his property be removed from the city. Swartz owns the property at 685 Roosevelt Street and the property across the street, which he says is not in the city at this time.

Swartz had attended the July 6 city council meeting to inquire about the enforcement of the parking dog ordinance. At the Aug. 18 meeting, Swartz presented the property deeds to his property and a receipt to show his property taxes were paid. City attorney Mike Hollahan, who attended the meeting via conference call, asked that Swartz leave the documents at city hall for him to pick up and review. De-annexation from the city requires a

Western discusses budget, begins the school year By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Western’s school board met Wednesday, Aug. 19 to approve new staff and conduct district business. At the beginning of the meeting, superintendent Jessica Funk recognized new staff members Tammy Smith (K-3 Special Education), Katherine Bostick (third grade), Sara Gilbert (junior high Special Education), Madison Skarda (fourth grade), William Shaffer (Business), Jonathon Stendback (paraprofessional), Tammie Branham (Pre-K), Christina Proszkiet (paraprofessional), and Joanna Puterbaugh (music/paraprofessional). Principals Brandi Pennock and Connie Thomas went on to conduct a virtual tour of the school district’s Barry and Kinderhook campuses for the board members. The board placed the tentative fiscal year 2021 budget on display and will conduct the budget hearing Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. Board members approved the consent

agenda, which consisted of a memorandum of understanding with the Western Education Association, baseball/softball guidelines, the year’s substitute list, a cooperative agreement between West Central Regional System for Employment and Quincy Area Vocational Technical Center. Also approved was a resolution authorizing a line of credit for a maximum of $850,000. In closed session, the Western board approved the resignations of: Jayla Anderson - paraprofessional, Deanna Angelly - paraprofessional, Rebecca Mills - paraprofessional. The board, in closed session, also approved the hiring of: Tammie Branham - Pre-K teacher, Christina Paszkiet - paraprofessional, Jonathon Stendback - paraprofessional. The Western School District board meeting opened at 6:03 p.m. and adjourned at 7:10 p.m. Closed session lasted from 6:51 p.m. to 7:09 p.m.

Dunham retires from FSB By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Tammy Dunham of Pittsfield, is retiring after 44 years with Farmer’s State Bank. “I actually thought I would work until we had children, then I would stay home,� Dunham said, expressing surprise at her length of service to the bank. Dunham has served in many capacities during her tenure. She currently holds the title of vice president and previously served deposit operations and security officer. “I have enjoyed working for a wonderful Board of Directors, outstanding staff and serving great customers,� Dunham said. “I have been fortunate to have been given opportunities to learn new skills and accept new responsibilities. Life-long relationships have been built with employees and customers throughout my tenure.� Dunham said the biggest change in the banking industry since the first day is technology. “Technology has definitely changed banking,� she said. “When I started, everyone had to come to the bank for any type of banking service. Now there are so many electronic means, banking can be done from anywhere.� Dunham says she and her husband, Ron, plan to spend time with family and friends, travel and do volunteer work.

Dunham will be honored with a card shower. “With COVID and all the restrictions, we

vote of the council and currently no vote is scheduled. Property owners who are not in the city limits, but receive city services, will pay 15 cents more per therm for gas service and one and a half times the current rate for water. Their new classification may also change their home owners insurance policy. The council also approved the final payment for the west water tower rehabilitation. The final amount was $58,545. It was also reported an anonymous donor has offered to pay for materials to place

under the swings at city parks to eliminate the holes with fill with mud after a rain. Investigation into what material might be appropriate is ongoing. City clean-up, usually held in the spring but was cancelled due to COVID-19, has been rescheduled for Oct. 31 through Nov. 7. Saturday hours will be 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Monday through Friday will be 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The bridge at King Park has been repaired.

Griggsville-Perry presents draft budget By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Griggsville-Perry superintendent Kent Hawley presented a draft fiscal year 2021 budget at the district’s Wednesday, Aug. 19 meeting. The budget, Hawley says, is based on 90 percent of state aid being received by the district in the coming fiscal year. Hawley said that, despite the state’s promise to provide school districts with the same funding levels as last school year, the budget was being prepared as if the district will receive only 90 percent of that amount. In addition, Hawley said he was building the revenue side of the budget on the expectation of only two categorical payments for transportation and special education instead of the four the state is obligated to make. “Even though the state says we’ll get 100 percent, I’m just being cautious,� Hawley said. “The budget is still a work in progress. The final budget will be approved at a special board meeting in September after it’s been on display to the public for thirty days.� Pike County Sheriff’s Department school resource officer Chastity Anderson spoke during the meeting’s public comment period regarding her role in the coming school year. Anderson offered to help the school district any way she possibly could and offered her wishes for the district to have a good year. “I’ll do whatever I can do to help in any way I can,� Anderson said. Griggsville-Perry board members went on to make several routine board policy changes and to approve the District Consolidated

Plan. During closed session, Grigsville-Perry board members elected to hire Gayla Risley as the district’s school nurse. Risley is a Griggsvile-Perry graduate with 10 years of nursing experience. Gayla Risley replaces Kaytlin Risley as the school’s nurse. “Kaytlin Risley left the district to take a position with the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired in Jacksonville,� Hawley said. The Wednesday, Aug. 19 school board meeting opened at 7 p.m. and adjourned at 8:07 p.m. When asked about how the school year was proceeding on Monday, Aug. 24, Superintendent Hawley reported that, despite the atypical nature of the school year, students, staff and parents were adapting as best they could. “We’ve got three days under our belt,� Hawley said. “Things went smoothly. They went really well.� Hawley also encouraged students, staff, and parents to remain flexible and expect change during the school year. “Things are going to change,� Hawley said. “It’s important to approach each day with an attitude of gratitude and to be flexible.� In addition, Hawley said that district families and students have done a good job of adhering to district- and state-mandated social distancing and hygiene practices to curb the spread of COVID-19. “Everyone understands we have rules,� Hawley said. “Our kids have been great. They’ve been phenomenal.�

TAMMY DUNHAM are trying to be creative in our ways of celebrating Tammy’s retirement and time here at Farmers State Bank,� Gina Sheurman, marketing manager at Farmers State Bank, said. “We are hoping to also have a card shower for customers and community members to send their well wishes as well.�

Candidates’ Petitions for JWCC Trustee Election Available Sept. 8 Nominating petitions for seats on the John Wood Community College Board of Trustees will be available at the Quincy campus at 48th and Harrison beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8. Petitions may be circulated starting Tuesday, Sept. 22. The filing period is Dec. 14-21. Petitions and all other related filing materials may be obtained in the JWCC’s President’s Office any time during regular office hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to noon on Friday. The office is located on the second floor of the JWCC Student/Administrative Center on the Quincy campus.

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PICKINGS FROM PIKE’S PAST 125 YEARS AGO: FAKE NEWS IN 1895

150 Years Ago Sept. 1, 1870 The contract for building the Louisiana branch of the St. Louis, Jacksonville, and Chicago railroad, which is to run from White Hall to Louisiana, Mo. through the south part of Pike County has been let to J. A. Henry of Joliet. Pike will soon be behind no other county in her railroad facilities. Our people will no longer be cut off from the outside barbarians. We learn from J. C. Horton, Esq., of Time, that on Saturday night his store was entered and robbed of between $20 and $30. The lock on the door was apparently opened with a false key. From the frequency of these depredations it is evident that our county is invaded by numbers of these petty thieves, and it becomes everyone to be on guard against their nocturnal visits. 125 Years Ago Sept. 4, 1895 The report, which in some way got into circulation yesterday, that Kinderhook and Hull had been struck by a cyclone and wiped out of existence, was a fake. The ice cream festival at Time Saturday night was held at the church on account of the coolness of the weather. It passed off very successfully, both socially and financially. The brick work on the new school in Pittsfield has commenced, the same party that built the opera house, having charge of the building of the school house.

A large number of farmers from surrounding towns are making preparation to move to Pittsfield this fall, that their children may attend our schools. 100 Years Ago Sept. 1, 1920 The Pittsfield shoe factory commenced operations at the Jex building this morning with 15 or 20 men. More will be put to work as fast as the machinery can be put in. The way the automobile owners around here are burning gas, it will not be long before we, like California, are put on gas rations. In that state they are limited to a small amount of the precious fluid a day. The women of the Pittsfield Christian Church have contracted for a pipe organ to be installed in their church in the near future. The Pittsfield Peaches defeated the New Canton baseball team 9-8 in 12 innings at New Canton. The last out was on a disputed play where the home plate umpire overruled the third base umpire, thus allowing Pittsfield to win. The crowd of around 1300 people swarmed on the field, but the umpire would not change his decision. 75 Years Ago Sept. 5, 1945 The largest membership since the post was organized, is the 1945 record of the Pittsfield American Legion, 156 war veterans having signed up this year. The Pittsfield elementary and high school opened Tuesday, with a total of 672

students, including a freshman class of 99 students. The 91st Pike County contingent of draftees left Pittsfield Thursday night for Chicago. Major General Hobart R. Gay, son of Mrs. Josie Gay and brother of Lawrence Gay of Rockport and highest ranking officer of World War II in this part of Illinois, plans to visit his old home in Rockport on the 24th for a few days, and eventually will return to Germany. The 32nd annual Zumwalt reunion was held Sunday, Sept. 2 in the Baptist Church yard at Martinsburg, with an attendance of 135. S. Sgt Everett L. Durall and his brother S2/c Lowell B. Durall, sons of Nona Durall of Nebo are both in the military. Everett is at Chanute Field, and Lowell is en route to Hawaii and then the Marshall Islands. 50 Years Ago Sept. 2, 1970 Pike’s newest marine facility, the Two Rivers Sports Center and Marina is now open directly east of the Louisiana bridge on the Mississippi River. Ellen Borrowman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Borrowman of rural Nebo recently returned from a sixweek stay in Mexico, where she attended the Internation-

al Institute for students and teachers. 25 Years Ago Aug. 30, 1995 The framework is going up for the new Pikeland Community School. Rain has put the project behind schedule. Quail Ridge subdivision at the end of South Memorial Street in Pittsfield is about four weeks from being done, and houses are already going up. Fifteen beautiful young ladies will try to become the next Miss Pittsfield at the annual Fall Festival. 10 Years Ago Sept. 1, 2010 Congressman Aaron Schock of Peoria was on hand for the official dedication of Pike County’s New Philadelphia site as a national historical landmark, reflecting the status it received the previous year. Eight girls will be competing for the title of Miss Pittsfield at the Fall Festival and 40 babies will be in the boy and girl baby contest. The Pittsfield/GriggsvillePerry Saukee football team lost its opener 33-22 to Rock Ridge in Taylor Ridge Saturday., and the Pleasant Hill Wolves lost their opener to Brown County 45-12. ––––––––––––––– Q Pickings from Pike’s Past is compiled by Michael Boren.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Biden sign stolen from yard TO THE EDITOR: This is an open letter to the person who stole our Biden sign from our yard. You might think that you’re “standing up for America�, but you were proving that this administration encourages people to disregard the rights of others. We see Trump signs all over this county. We would never think about removing them because we believe in the right of our fellow Americans to express themselves and their political beliefs; however they see fit. You may have been a kid playing a prank, we don’t really care. We will continue putting them in our yard. This is where most people would say “and you’ll regret it if you take the next one� etc, but we won’t say that because we value your life more than a sign or political ideology. Life and the lives

of others is what is important to us, this is why we will vote against the current president because he doesn’t seem to value the rights of every American. If you are an American who believes in protecting the rights of ALL Americans and not just white people feel free to contact me on Facebook and we can be friends. I have recently found that there are a lot more of us in this county than I previously thought and that makes me happy. I would do anything to protect your right to express your opinion, but you could not afford us the same courtesy? Shame on you for being a thief and having the audacity to think you have the right to silence us. DIANN JOHNS AND JAMES BROOKS Pleasant Hill, Illinois

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Meals on Wheels Aug. 26: Turkey noodle casserole, squash medley, corn, blueberry cobbler. Aug. 27: Baked ham, macaroni and cheese, carrots, mandarin oranges. Aug. 28: Swiss steak, baby bakers, succotash, fruit crisp. Aug. 31: Swedish meat-

balls, wax beans, mixed greens, pineapple crisp Sept. 1: Chicken salad sandwich, pasta salad, pea salad, five-cup salad. Sept. 2: Country fried steak/ gravy, mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered corn, pears.

Edith ‘Maxine’ Smith nee Norton Edith ‘Maxine’ Smith died August 13th, 2020 in Homer Glen, IL. Inurnment will be at Green

Pond Cemetery in Pearl, IL on Saturday, August 29th at 10 a.m.. Service led by Pastor Tammy Scott

Doris M. Rosene

Doris M. Rosene died August 10th at 5:15 PM at her home in Orlando,Fla.. After many years of suffering she died peacefully in her sleep with her husband, Paul at her side. She was a music educator, one of the first female Band Directors in the Public Schools in Ill. She taught in the Pittsfield and Eureka, Illinois public schools for many years. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Dr. Paul E. Rosene. Their two children: Richard of Orlando, Fla. and Cynthia Mann of St. Joseph,Ill. She was a life-long member of the Lutheran Church and served many parishes as director of music. She was the Choir Director at Bethany Lutheran Church in Leesburg, Florida for many years. Doris was born December 15th, 1931 in Weston,Ill.. Her parents Jacob and Josephine Mehrkens were active in the Lutheran Church in Chenoa, lll. With a scholarship she attended Illinois

State University earning two degrees. As a music educator she was also an adjudicator for many school-based Music Contests in Illinois and other states. She was dedicated to her profession and trained many students who continue making music. Doris was a member of St.Luke’s Lutheran Church in Oviedo,Fla. and participated in the Handbell and Choirchime Ensemble. Her burial is in the St. Luke’s Cemetery Doris will be greatly missed.

Robert Fred Kern

Robert Fred Kern, a renowned music educator, scholar, composer, and author, died suddenly on August 14, 2020. All who knew the force of his keen intellect and sharp wit carry the gift of his inspiration within. Fred continually challenged his students and friends to match the rigor and unstinting work ethic he brought to everything he did. We are all the better for his belief in us. Fred was born on November 11, 1944, in Pittsfield, Illinois to Ralph and Lavern Kern. His first piano teachers, Evelyn Ransom, Edna Mae Brown, and his band teacher, Paul E. Rosene, guided his early musical interests. He went on to earn a B.S. from Illinois State University, a M.M. from Illinois Wesleyan, a M.M. from Northwestern University, and a D.M.A. from the University of Northern Colorado. In 2014, he was inducted into the Illinois State University Woonsok Kim College of Fine Arts Hall of Fame. A Professor of Music and Specialist in Piano Education at the University of North Texas in Denton from 1980-2011, Dr. Kern previously taught at William Rainey Harper College and Northwestern University. A pedagogical pathfinder, Fred was the author, or co-author, of seven piano methods, and numerous volumes of pedagogical publications to which he contributed over 500 original compositions and arrangements. One method, the Hal Leonard Student Piano Library, has been translated into eight foreign languages. Dr. Kern traveled the United States, Canada, and Taiwan as a sought-after clinician and frequently gave presentations for the Hal Leonard Publishing Company and at the Music Teachers’ National Association, the National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy, and the Texas Music Educators’ Association. Fred met every moment of his life with an eye to its humor. To be in his presence was to feel joyful, quick-to-laugh, and valued. He endured many health challenges during the last twenty years of his life, rising to meet each one and generously accepting the help of his closest compan-

ions even when that sometimes meant giving up his treasured independence. Fred is survived by several cherished cousins, his uncle and namesake Robert Kern, many loving friends and his precious dog, Bentley Brown. Cremation rites have been accorded and interment will be at Pittsfield West Cemetery at a later date. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the local arrangements.

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Champ Clark Bridge wins regional transportation award The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that a partnership with Missouri to replace the 92-year old Champ Clark Bridge has earned a prestigious regional transportation award from Midwest states in the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. The project received top honors in the “Quality of Life/Community Development, Medium Project� category. “This is the second consecutive year a project by Illinois and Missouri has received national recognition for improving the lives of residents on both sides of the Mississippi River,� Acting Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman said. “This honor highlights the commitment to finding innovative solutions to invest in infrastructure as we rebuild Illinois.� The Champ Clark Bridge connects Illinois and Missouri via U.S. 54 in Pike County. A $60 million proj-

ect split between the two states doubled the original bridge’s width and eliminated a 40-ton weight restriction, while adding accommodations for pedestrians and bicyclists to increase travel options and economic opportunities in the region. Visit www.champclarkbridge.com for more information on the project. Sponsored by the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials, AAA and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the America’s Transportation Awards were created to showcase the tremendous projects delivered by state departments of transportation. The Champ Clark Bridge project, which was led by MoDOT, also has received a National Award of Merit from the Design-Build Institute of America. The bridge was built using a designbuild approach, allowing the project to be built more quickly and at a reduced cost.

Pleasant Hill passes gaming ordinance By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Gaming machines have been in Pleasant Hill for approximately one year, but at the Aug. 18 meeting the village board crafted its own ordinance. “We had been working under the state ordinance,� Craig Robinson, village president, said. “But one of the companies that provides machines wanted us to have our own ordinance before they would bring machines to a business. They wanted one at a local level.� The motion passed 5-1 with Michael Thomas the lone No vote. Thomas said he voted against it for several reasons. “I don’t think slot machines willed anything to our community,� he said. Thomas, who is not native to Pleasant Hill, said he chose to move to Pleasant Hill. He added he doesn’t

Lula M. Bradshaw Lula M. Bradshaw, 90, of Barry , died August 24,2020 at Blessing Hospital, Quincy. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Park Lawn Cemetery in Barry. Memorials are suggested to be made to Pike County Animal Shelter or to the family c/o Niebur Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

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Important election dates Q Sept. 24, 2020: First day for early voting and to mail an official ballot. Hours are 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Q Oct. 7, 2020: Early Vote Grace Period begins at the County Clerk’s office* Q Oct. 29, 2020: Last day for the Clerk’s office to receive Vote By Mail applications Q Nov. 2, 2020 : Last day to early vote in the County Clerk’s office. Hours are 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Q Nov. 3, 2020: Election Day, voters must vote at their respected polling places at this time Grace voters or voters with registration issues may vote in the County Clerk’s office. Polls are open from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. *Grace Period Voting is when an individual registers to vote and votes in the same day. This is only done at the County Clerk’s office. To better assist voters who wish to vote in person not on election day, The County Clerk’s office has extended voting days to include the following: Q Saturday, Oct. 10th, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Q Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Q Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Q Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Q Monday, Nov. 2, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you mailed in an application to Vote By Mail, you are pulled off the polling place rolls and will be unable to vote

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- Liberia was proclaimed as an independent republic.

- The Japanese were given surrender instructions on the U.S. battleship Missouri at the end of World War II.

- The school board of St. Louis, MO, authorized the first U.S. public kindergarten.

- Don Bankhead became the first black pitcher in major league baseball.

- In the Philippines, and insurrection began against the Spanish government.

- It was announced that an intercontinental ballistic missile was successfully tested by the Soviet Union.

- The 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution went into effect. The amendment prohibited discrimination on the basis of sex in the voting booth.

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- Adolf Hitler demanded that France turn over their Saar region to Germany.

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Judy Damon went for another chemo treatment Monday. I haven’t talked to her so I don’t know how it went. They usually make her sick for a few days. Please remember her in your prayers. Sandra Smith got a new car, but she hasn’t brought it by for us to see. I see a lot of kids look-

ing ready for school. Preston is going to high school. He looked so nice in his school clothes. Lyndle Baughman goes to the doctor, today, Wednesday. They are afraid his cancer is back. He is losing blood from some place and they think it is close to where his cancer was the last time. He needs prayers.

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Kessingers enjoy a trip to Peoria Dewayne and Nadine Kessinger enjoyed a trip to the Peoria area last week to do a little shopping and then met up with their nephew Rick Lynch for lunch. On their way home, they stopped in Havanna to visit with a cousin, Wanda Daniels. Sympathy is extended to the family of Milton Garrett, formerly of our area. Milton passed away at his home in Rolla, Mo. Friday, Aug. 21. Dakota Shoemaker has

been in the area visiting family and friends while on leave from Ft. Bragg, N.C. where he is stationed with the United States Army. Dewayne and I were so happy to get to visit with Dakota on our front porch last Wednesday! He has since returned to base. Belated birthday wishes go out to Jacob Clostermery whose birthday was Sunday, Aug. 23! Congratulations to Terry

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Well here it is, the last week of August and it is looking pretty steamy on the future cast! Better get the chores done early this week. Our daughter, Lauren, and son-in-law, Collin Stark, had their unity ceremony this past Saturday, they officially got married June 6! So thankful we were finally able to give them a beautiful celebration, which was advised to reschedule again (no way)! So thankful to have our families and few

close friends still. We sure wish our kids many blessed days of love and marriage. Pretty short on news this week but invite you to get in touch with me phone or email and I would be glad to share. Thank you for all the inspiration, support and so many positive comments. This is not quite as easy as I thought it might be. But thank you so much for letting me share little tidbits! “When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me

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and Pam Dice. Aug. 30 (this coming Sunday) will be Pastor Gary Dice’s last official day as the pastor of the Grace Baptist Church. He has been the pastor there for 30+ years. (That has to be some sort of record, don’t you think?!) We all wish he and his wife well and a wonderful “retirement.� Welcome Pastor Randy and Julie Love. Sept. 6 will be the first day for Pastor Randy Love and his wife Julie to begin their ministry at the Grace Baptist Church. Pastor and Mrs. Love are coming to Grace Baptist after completing 15 years working in Anchor Baptist Church in Salt Lake City, Utah. They are parents of one daughter Tiffany who is a school teacher. Both Pastor Love and Julie are originally from Louisiana, Mo., and both graduated from Louisiana High School in the 1980s. Mrs. Love’s parents are Sarah and the late Doctor Lawrence Steurman. Pastor Love’s parents are Charles and Kay Love. While in high school, Pastor Love was very active in all sports, and he spent summers working at Stark Brothers’ Nursery. After graduating high school, Julie worked for the City of Louisiana. Please take the time to welcome these fine folks to our area where they will be making their home. “Do what you can with what you have where you are�. Theodore Roosevelt Trivia Questions for This Week: 1. What didn’t President James Buchanan have that every other U.S. President has had? 2. What U.S. President was

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3. What U.S. state has the capital of Pierre? 4. What U.S. President wrote 37 books? 5. Who was the first Republican President? 6. What state has the capital of Dover? “Rivers never go in reverse. So try to live like a river. Forget your past and focus on the future. Always be positiveâ€?. Seen and read on Facebook This week Wyvetta Davis visited with Cary Dunham, Susan Shaw, Sue Gleckler, and Gail Jones, all in person. Cary came to Wyvetta’s house. Wyvetta went to Sue’s and Gail’s. And Wyvetta met Susan at the Courtyard CafĂŠ. Enjoyed all the visiting. Thursday, Aug., 20, grandma Wyvetta Davis drove to Springfield to spend the day with granddaughter Jacqueline Davis. This was the first time Wyvetta had ventured over there by herself, but now that she accomplished that, it won’t be the last and they both had a great day together. Birthdays and Anniversaries for the week: Aug. 26 – Bob Garner, Nancy Peebles, Seth Hall, Lorrie and Dean Hall Aug. 27 – Gage Baxter Aug. 28 – Carol Beck Aug. 29 – Mason Myers, Memphis Ostrander, Jane and Dave Dunham Aug. 31 – Brad Gleckler, Bob and Sandy Garner, Merlyn and Margo Winchell Sept. 1 – Judy Butler, Lindsey Ruble, Mike and Carmen Price Don’t just skim over the

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Beginning Monday, August 24 and continuing for several days the Pike County Highway Department crews will be doing surface maintenance on County Highway 6 between Fishhook and Baylis and on County Highway 9 North to Adams County. Please be on the lookout for fresh oil signs and you caution. The Perry-Fishhook Road will be closed Monday through Thursday, Aug. 24 through Aug. 27 between 400th St and 412th St between the hours of 8 a.m. to noon each day. Please use an alternate route during this time. The Pike County Senior Citizens Center at 220

Websters celebrate 65 years George and Merlene Webster of Pleasant Hill celebrated their 65th anniversary Tuesday, Aug. 25. The couple was married by pastor Joe Maynard in his home on Aug. 25, 1955.

By WYVETTA DAVIS 217-285-4880 w9yti@irtc.net prayer requests...there are new names added to the list frequently. Prayer Requests: Bonnie Prudoehl, Brian Bradshaw, Cheryl Rheynard, Carl Blacketer, Chris Sitton, Christine Henthorn, Darold Garner, Diane Garner, Erma Garner, Greg Ketterman, Ginger Whitlock, Helen Mays, Jamie Reel, Jenny Fox, Jerry Gully, Jim Kaiser, Josh Bennett, Judy Dockhorn, Justin Blacketer, Lois Thomas, Luetta Swartz, Mindy Cloninger, Nic Carter, Pastor Gary Dice, Rhonda Grim, Roger Straus, Roger Bonnett, Tom Williams, Thelma McGraw, and peace for our unsettled world. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. Matthew 5:9-12 Still could use your news, folks. I like to do a column that takes a little time for people to read. Hope life treats you kind as we all travel on this journey together.

West Adams Street in Pittsfield will not be holding their fish fry until further notice. Thank you all for your support. Aug. 28: Pittsfield Garden Club meeting Friday, Aug. 28 at 2 p.m. Program is Grdens and Homeopathy given by Joan Grawe. Guests welcome. Sept. 4: Rotary ribeye cookout at County Market in Pittsfield. Serving starts at 11 a.m. Sept 5: Sav-a-Lot will hold a Back the Blue event for local law enforcement agencies. Pittsfield save a lot parking lot, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Covid Safe with Sanitizer stations, please wear a mask.

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and Kaleb Bradshaw. Mike retired as the Chief of Police for the Pittsfield City Police Department and then retired from CulverStockton College where he taught criminal justice. Trish worked for Tate Cheese Company for 19 years and retired from Griggsville/Perry CISD#4 after 12 years. Celebration plans are on hold at this time, but cards would be appreciated. Their address is 5B Dove Lane, Pittsfield, 62363

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New dialing procedure for customers within 217 area code By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is reminding residential and business customers served by the 217 area code to prepare for the introduction of the new 447 area code. The 447 area code will be added as an overlay to the region currently served by area code 217 to ensure a continuing supply of telephone numbers for the area. An overlay is the addition of another area code (447) to the same geographic region served by an existing area code (217). “No one’s number will change,� Bridgette Northern, marketing director at Adams Telephone Co-Operative in Adams County, said. “New numbers being assigned will have the new 447 area code. Northern said the 217 area code stretches the entire width of the state across the central portion of Illinois and is out of resources, meaning the ability to assign new numbers with the 217 area

code. “The change will affect everyone because now callers will have to use the 10-digit number to make a call, no more just calling the seven-digit number. “Your call won’t compete with out the area code,� Northern said. A six-month permissive dialing period will begin Aug. 29, to give consumers adequate time to adjust to the changes. During that period, local calls can be made with either 7 or 10digits. However, customers are encouraged to dial 10digits. Local calls will remain local even though you dial 10-digits. Beginning Feb. 27, 2021, mandatory dialing will occur where all local calls made within the Illinois 217 Area Code will have to be placed using the 10-digit telephone number (area code + the 7-digit telephone number). Beginning March 27, 2021, new telephone lines or services may be assigned numbers using the new 447

area code. The most important facts for consumers to know about the upcoming 217/447 area code overlay are: Q Your current telephone number, including current area code, will not change. Q If you seek new phone service after March 27, 2021, you may be assigned a phone number with the 447 area code. Q You will need to dial area code + telephone number for all local calls. Q You will continue to dial 1 + area code + telephone number for all long distance calls. Q What is a local call now will remain a local call. Q The price of a call, coverage area, or other rates and services will not change due to the overlay. Q You can still dial just three digits to reach 911. You can also dial three digits to reach 211 and 811, as well as 311 and 511, where available. Please remember to identify your telephone number

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The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will hold an Open House Public Hearing on the proposed IL 100/106 Illinois River Crossing Project at Florence. The Open House will be held Thursday, September 10, 2020 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Nimrod Funk 4H Community Building located at 401 North Walnut Street in Winchester, Illinois. The purpose of this hearing is to provide the public an opportunity to review and comment on the preferred alternative, a new bridge on an alignment 300 feet south of and adjacent to the existing bridge. The proposed improvement is currently included in the department’s FY 2021-2026 Proposed Highway Improvement Program. The proposed improvement would involve removal of the existing IL 100/106 Bridge over the Illinois River which is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. Considering the potential for impacts on the community and the wide range of improvement options, IDOT designated this project for development using the principles of Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS). Through CSS, an advisory committee was formed as the IL 100/106 River Bridge Project Community Advisory Group (CAG) for the purpose of providing focused and direct input in the development of the study. The CAG has provided essential input in identifying and evaluating numerous alternative alignments for the new bridge and associated roadway improvements and assisted in identifying a preferred alternative. Exhibits, maps, and aerial photography of the preferred alternative, as well as the Environmental Assessment will be available for viewing during the Open House Public Hearing. The hearing is an opportunity for citizens to offer feedback on the preferred alternative as the proposed improvement. All persons interested in this project are invited to attend. It will be conducted consistent with Illinois Department of Public Health and CDC guidelines which will include social distancing and limiting the number of attendees in the facility to 50 people at any given time. Staff and attendees will be required to wear masks; masks will be provided to attendees if they do not have one. More detailed guidelines can be reviewed at the IDPH website at: www.dph.illinois.gov. For those individuals who would like to review the material ahead of time or would prefer not to attend in person, meeting materials will posted in advance at ZZZ ÀRUHQFHEULGJHVWXG\ FRP no later than September 8, 2020. The hearing will be conducted on an informal basis; no formal presentation is planned. Representatives of the Illinois Department RI 7UDQVSRUWDWLRQ DQG WKH FRQVXOWDQW HQJLQHHULQJ ¿UP RI :63 ZLOO be available from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm to answer individual questions and receive comments about the study. Comment sheets will be available for those in attendance who wish to provide written comments. The same material will be available for review and inVSHFWLRQ E\ DSSRLQWPHQW DW WKH 'LVWULFW 6L[ 2I¿FH DW (DVW $VK 6WUHHW 6SULQJ¿HOG ,OOLQRLV &RPPHQWV UHFHLYHG DW WKLV KHDULQJ RU DW WKH 'LVWULFW 6L[ 2I¿FH E\ 6HSWHPEHU ZLOO EH LQFOXGHG LQ WKH RI¿FLDO SURMHFW UHFRUG This hearing will be accessible to persons with a disability in compliance with current Accessibility Standards prepared by the Capital Development Board. Persons with a disability planning to attend and needing special accommodations should contact the person listed in this Notice by September 4, 2020. The contact may be by telephone, in writing, or by email. For more information, please contact Mr. Jay Wavering, StudLHV DQG 3ODQV (QJLQHHU (DVW $VK 6WUHHW 6SULQJ¿HOG ,OOLQRLV 62704-4766; telephone (217) 785-9046; or by email at -D\ :DYHUing@illinois.gov. 8.26, 9.9

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Farmers State Bank PLAINTIFF Vs. Joshua M. Gosnell; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2020CH5 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 06/12/2020, the Sheriff of Pike County, Illinois will on September 25, 2020 at the hour of 9:00 AM at Pike County Courthouse 100 East Washington Street 2nd Floor Courtroom of courtKRXVH 3LWWV¿HOG ,/ RU LQ a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Pike and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THAT PART OF LOT TWO (2) ,1 %/2&. 7+5(( ,1 7+( ORIGINAL TOWN, NOW CITY OF PITTSFIELD, COUNTY OF PIKE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT TWO (2) AND RUNNING EAST SIXTY (60) FEET; THENCE SOUTH SEVENTY (70) FEET, THENCE WEST SIXTY (60) FEET, THENCE NORTH SEVENTY (70) FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. PIN 54-064-06 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 115 West Perry Street 3LWWV¿HOG ,/

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Motorcycle crash injures Barry man By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The Pike County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of at least two motorcycles crashing in the eastbound lanes of I-72 on the east side of the Mark Twain Bridge in Pike County. The crash involved one motorcycle running into the rear of another, causing both to crash. It was also reported that a third motorcycle was involved but left the scene. It was also reported that both motorcycles were traveling at a high rate of speed, passing vehicles in traffic and may have been racing. Garrett Smith, 24 of Barry, was transported to Hannibal Regional Hospital from injuries sustained in the crash. Patrick Silman, 36, also of Barry, was treated on scene and released. The operator of the third reported motorcycle was located a few minutes after the crash and questioned. The circumstances of the crash are still under investigation, with possible charges pending. Assisting at the scene was the Pike County EMS, Hull-Kinderhook Fire Department and Marion County Missouri Fire and EMS.

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Police Beat The police records released by the Pike County Sheriff ’s office include the following arrests and bookings. The records state that these are accusations and each individual is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Austin M. Sherfy, 29, Barry, was arrested Aug. 18 at 10:45 a.m. on a felony charge of methamphetamine possession. He posted $250 and was released Aug. 18 at 11 a.m. Phillip P. Barnes, 20, Pittsfield, was arrested Aug. 18 at 2:07 p.m. on a Pike County traffic warrant. He posted $150 and was released Aug. 18 at 2:40 p.m. Justin C. Allen, 25, Pittsfield, was arrested Aug. 18 at 6:26 p.m. on felony charges of resisting arrest, felony forgery, misdemeanor cannabis,possession by a driver, felony theft under $500 and traffic charges of no valid registration and operation of an uninsured motor vehicle. He remains lodged. Timothy J. Yarbrough, 31,Quincy, was arrested Aug. 19 at 6:26 p.m. on a misdemeanor charge of cannabis possession by a passenger, two counts of felony forgery, theft under $500 and an Adams County felony warrant. He remains lodged. Cora P Wasilk, 24 Decatur, was arrested Aug. 20 at 10:30 p.m. on a traffic in-state warrant. She posted $150 and was released Aug. 21 at

1:20 a.m. Brandi L. Kaptena, 32, Winchester, was arrested Aug. 21 at 5:36 p.m. on a Pike County traffic warrant alleging failure to appear. she posted $250 and was released Aug. 21 at 5:40 p.m. William A. Watts,35, Summerfield, was arrested Aug. 21 at 1:42 p.m. on a Pike County traffic warrant and a felony charge of possession of methamphetamine possession. He remains lodged. Jonathan L. Hare, 25, Pittsfield, was arrested Aug. 21 at 10:04 p.m. pm a felony charge of domestic battery. He posted $200 and was released Aug. 23 at 9:45 a.m. Channon M. Pults, 38, Pleasant Hill, was arrested Aug. 22 at 1:36 a.m. on a charge of felony driving under the influence, failure to reduce speed, operation of an uninsured motor vehicle. She was released Aug. 22 at 2:20 a.m. Dalton N. Brown, 28, Perry, was arrested Aug. 23 at 4:15 p.m. on a felony charge of theft of a motor vehicle. He remains lodged. Has your charge been amended, reduced or dropped or have you been found not guilty? Email ppnews@ campbellpublications.net to be considered for a status update on your court proceeding. Please include name and case number.

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Pike County CASA volunteers sworn in Pike County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) swore in its latest group of CASA volunteers. Volunteers Kay Reddick and Michelle Gates were sworn in by Judge Frank McCartney at the Pike County Courthouse on Thursday, Aug. 13. CASA volunteers are trained community volunteers appointed by a judge to speak up for abused or neglected children in the court system. The newly sworn in volunteers received

30 hours of training which included courtroom procedures, working with social service agencies and the special needs of abused and neglected children. These trained volunteers will represent abused and neglected children in the Pike County court system. For more information on becoming a CASA volunteer, please call Karolina Anton at 217-617-6058. You can also visit the agency’s website at www. advonet.org.

Sentencing of final member of home invasion crew wraps up 2019 case

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Aug. 19, Judge J. Frank McCartney sentenced Edwin L. Powell of Jacksonville to 38 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for his part in two Pike County home invasions. He was the last of four to be sentenced in the Aug. 2019 crime press that covered at least three counties. June 30, Powell pled guilty to three counts of home invasion, one count of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, one count of possession of a stolen firearm, and two counts of felony theft. Judge McCartney conditionally concurred in the plea agreement with a cap of 40 years. “Mr. Powell committed horrific offenses against law abiding citizens in their homes,� said Zack Boren, Pike County state’s attorney, who prosecuted the case. “I know the victims’ lives will never be the same,� Boren said. “But I hope they can begin to move on now that we have sentenced the last of the four co-defendants.� As part of his sentence, Judge McCartney ordered cash and other stolen property, including two vehicles, to be applied as restitution to the victims. Due to the statutory minimum on the first count of home invasion, the minimum sentence Powell could have received was 26 years. Powell appeared with his attorney, Marcus L. Schantz, of Springfield.

The case began with a series of residential burglaries in Adams, Pike and Scott counties Aug. 15, 2019, and continued with two home invasions in rural Pike County in the early morning hours of Aug. 16. The case involved three other co-defendants. Oct. 22, 2019, Germarco D. Tate pled guilty to three counts of home invasion and one count of residential burglary. He was sentenced to 32 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. He then filed a motion to withdraw his guilty plea, which Judge McCartney denied July 7, 2020. He appealed the denial of his motion, and that appeal is presently docketed before the Illinois Court of Appeals for the Fourth District. Dec. 19, 2019, Jordan T.R. Gallup pled guilty to two counts of residential burglary and one count of unlawful possession of a stolen vehicle. He was sentenced to 12 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on the residential burglary counts, concurrent with 7 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on the possession of a stolen vehicle count. The last co-defendant, Tyler J. Runk, pled guilty to three counts of home invasion, one count of residential burglary, one count of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, one count of possession of a stolen firearm and three counts of felony theft. May 21, Judge McCartney sen-

Dispositions Traffic Speeding: Melody A. Brite, 5/21/68, Baylis, $495. Bradley W. Daniel, 5/16/03, Pittsfield, $400, four months supervision. Kimberlee L Dennis, 8/6/64, Pittsfield, $332. Logan D. Howland, 12/19/01, Nebo, $353, 3 months supervision. William L. Patterson, 7/14/65, Barry, $164. Seatbelts: Donald L. Andrus, 4/17/64, Baylis. $164, Tera N. Dietzman, 4/4/95, Barry, $164. William C. Irvin, 11/9/72, New Canton, $164. Miscellaneous: Kimberlee L Dennis, 8/6/64, Pittsfield: operate an uninsured motor vehicle, $773. Taylor B. Hunter, 8/19/95, Pittsfield, unlawful use of cannabis by a driver, $577; driving on a suspended license, $777; mufflers, $282. Joel W. Tyler, 4/18/83, Griggsville, unlawful possession of cannabis by a passenger, $577, 12 months supervision. Tyler A. Walker, 4/14/89, Griggsville, mufflers, $164. Trista N. Wooldridge,

6/1/84, Milton, unlawful possession of cannabis by a passenger, $477, 24 months probation. Misdemeanors: Dalton R. McCallister, 2/4/02, Griggsville, criminal damage to property, $434, 12 months supervision, one day in jail with credit for one day served. Ashley R. Merrick, 6/2/85, Barry, battery makes physical contact, $1,399, 24 months supervision. David A. Syrcle, 10/30/84, Griggsville, criminal trespass, $838, 24 months supervision; aggravated assault, use deadly weapon, $1,239, 24 months conditional discharge. Amber Yaste, 5/2/78, Pittsfield, violation of an order of protection, $572, 60 days in jail with credit for two days served, 24 months conditional discharge. Felonies: Trista N. Wooldridge, 6/1/84, Milton, revocation on probation of a 2019 case alleging possession of methamphetamine, $1,906, 30 days in jail, 24 months probation, a 2020 case alleging possession of methamphetamine, $3,065, 24 months probation, 30 days in jail.

tenced him to 40 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. He did not file a notice of appeal. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department was the lead investigative agency for Powell’s case, with Sheriff David Greenwood and Sergeant Matt Frazier conducting a majority of the investigation. Significant assistance was provided by other Pike County deputies, the Illinois State Police, the Jacksonville Police Department, the

Scott County Sheriff’s Department, the Adams County S h e r i ff ’s Department, and the Pittsfield Police Department. “All the law enforcement officers involved did excellent work on this case from beginning to end,� Boren said. “I commend them for their quick response and coordination. With their help, my office will continue to aggressively prosecute those who commit violent crimes in Pike County.�

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Kay Reddick, left, and Michelle Gates, right, were sworn in as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) by Judge Frank McCartney, center, on Thursday, Aug. 13.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTY, PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS Farmers State Bank PLAINTIFF Vs. Joshua M. Gosnell; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2020CH5 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 06/12/2020, the Sheriff of Pike County, Illinois will on September 25, 2020 at the hour of 9:00 AM at Pike County Courthouse 100 East Washington Street 2nd Floor Courtroom of courtKRXVH 3LWWV¿HOG ,/ RU LQ a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Pike and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 54-064-06 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 115 West Perry Street 3LWWV¿HOG ,/

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Due to restriction at the park where the Sept. 15 QND cross country meet was to be held, the schooled to cut a number of teams

from that event. Pittsfield was one of the team’s cut. Saukee administration is working to schedule and event in this one’s place.

Saukee golfers win season's first two matches By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The Pittsfield Saukee golfers defeated the West Central Cougars, 177-192 in the first golf match of the season for both teams. The match was held at Plum Creek, Aug. 19. For the Saukees, Cade Tomhave shot a 38, followed by T.J. Reel and Abe Welbourne, both with 46s. Jameson Noble’s 47 finished out the team score. Brennan Tomhave shot a 51 and Liam Davidsmeyer had a 56. Junior variety golfers were Nolan Daniel with a

45, Lucas Nichols with a 48, Brock Miller with a 49 and Vinny Olson with a 63. Monday Aug. 24, the Saukees were in Carrollton and won, 169-213. Abe Welbourne led the Saukees with a 40, followed by Cade Tomhave’s 41, T.J. Reel, 42, Brennan Tomhave, 46, Liam Davidsmeyer, 49 and Jameson Noble, 50. The Lady Saukees also competed at Lone Oak and won, 198-224. Lauren Williams shot a 46 for the girls, followed by Aislyn Wyatt, 50, Audrey White, Natalie Hobbs and Karley Bogatzke all with 51.

JWCC announces summer dean’s list John Wood Community College has announced the summer semester dean’s list. Pike County students named to the list include: Barry: Colten Birkbeck, Joshua Forbis, Aftyn Harrison, Jeremy Holland, Emma Raftery, Stephanie Seidelman, Paige Snyder, Jordan Walston. Baylis: Avery Lewis. Chambersburg: John Phillips. Griggsville: Lane Spencer. Hull: David Dees Jr, Tay-

lor Smith. Kinderhook: Taylor Neff, Lyndi Weir. Pearl: Bailey Ottwell. Pittsfield: Sydney Bauer, Nicholas Daniel, Shania Grummel, Maggie Marable, Madison Moore, Faith Reveal, Michelle Smith, Kameron Smithers, Elaina Ten Eyck, Iva Welbourne, Ariana White. Pleasant Hill: Deme Batchelor, Emily Hall, Erin Mowen, Heather Smith.

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The club celebrated Rotarian Carolyn Casteel’s, seated, 97th birthday with a flower arrangement and cupcakes. Josh Filbert stands behind Carolyn.

Roberta Simpson-Dolbeare, vice-chair of the American Soybean Association, spoke about the World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH), part of the American Soybean Association.

Rotary celebrates a birthday and learns about soy At the Wednesday, Aug. 19 Pike County Rotary meeting, the group celebrated Rotarian Carolyn Casteel’s 97th birthday. The meeting’s program was a presentation by Roberta Simpson-Dolbeare, who was recently chosen as the Vice-Chair for the American Soybean Association. Roberta stated that we are all blessed to get the nutrition we need where others are not so fortunate.

There is a lack of nutrition around the globe especially protein. World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH) is part of the American Soybean Association that Phil Bradshaw helped form and develop. In 2018, Roberta traveled to Central America and had many takeaways from the trip. WISHH helps connect trade and development. Soybeans can be crushed into meal and flour, and the oil can be extracted.

Soy is found in many foods. In 2019, Illinois farmers produced 750 million bushels of soybeans where 60 percent is exported. WISHH also provides technical support. Funding for the program comes from land grants, organizations, businesses and soybean check-off dollars. Roberta stated that they are unable to travel internationally right now but the association is connecting virtually.

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