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Vote by mail popular in Pike By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Pike County Clerk Natalie Roseberry, the election authority in the county, says she has received more than 800 applications of voters wanting to vote by mail. “We get more and more every day,” she said. Roseberry said the applications were mailed to every voter whose name appeared on the voter rolls at the time of the 2018 election, according to state statute. “We’ve gotten calls that people received applications that they shouldn’t have,” Roseberry said. “There is a system in place that if someone moves from one voting precinct to another, the system should catch the change of address, although it is really up to the voter to do that. Even people who move out of state, the system should catch.” Chris Dennison of Griggsville, said her household received applications for both her and her husband along with one for her father-in-law. “He’s been dead for three years,” she said. “His mail always came to our house, because we took care of his bills. I don’t know what would happen if we mailed it back. We didn’t, we shredded it, but I wonder if everybody who got one they shouldn’t have did.” Dennison said she and her husband plan to vote in person, just like they always have. Lori Bradshaw, of Griggsville Estates said her

business received approximately 10 applications for former residents, who have died. Roseberry said that the mail is going to be a problem with mail in voting. “When the county treasurer mailed out tax bills, those were delayed and several returned to the treasurer’s office,” Roseberry said. “If you are going to vote by mail, do it as soon as possible. Do not wait until the last minute.” The state would like for each county to have a drop box specifically for ballots, but Roseberry said it is not feasible in Pike County. “Security issues won’t let us put a drop box outside somewhere just for ballots,” she said.” Not to mention ballots being stolen, but what if someone were to pour a soda or something in there? It would ruin the ballots.” To accommodate more in person voters, or people wanting to drop off the ballots that were mailed to them, the county clerk office will be open more hours and more Saturdays preceding the election than usual. Thursday, Sept. 3 is the last day to have something added to the ballot, according to Roseberry. “We should get to see our ballots Friday, Sept. 4, send them off for printing and have them back by Sept. 23,” she said. “They will be mailed to those requesting them by Sept. 24. “The legislature did this without consulting any of the county clerks,” Roseberry said. “There was no attempt at a smooth transition. We were just told to do it and make it work.”

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Rural Nebo’s Lindell Burns checks on his equipment while he removes asphalt from the derelict tennis courts at Pittsfield’s King Park on Monday, Aug. 31. According to Pittsfield mayor John Hayden, the ultimate use of the former tennis courts remains to be determined. Community members and members of Picture Pittsfield have proposed uses for the area, taking advantage of the existing fencing at the site. Proposed uses include a dog park and Pickleball courts.“Our goal this fall is to get the site cleaned up, get it looking halfway decent and nice, and seed it in grass,” Hayden said. “As people come up with money and proposals, we’ll discuss potential uses.”

Abridged pool season to wrap up Sept. 11 By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press King Park Pool season shortened by state-mandated COVID-19 restrictions and scheduled painting/sealing of the pool will come to an end Friday, Sept. 11. According to pool manager Mallory Davidsmeyer, the pool will stay open later than normal this season due to the season’s late start and because students are dismissed from Pikeland schools at 1:30 p.m. “We’ll be open an extra week,” Davidsmeyer said. “The season usually ends Labor Day. Because the students are out at 1:30 p.m. with early dismissal, we’ll stay open the extra week.” Davidsmeyer said that the pool opened over a month later than normal this year due to COVID-19 and maintenance. “We opened July 22,” Davidsmeyer said. “That’s a month and half late. Entering stage four of the state’s reopening plan would have allowed opening June 25, but we had further delays because of the construction.” Despite the delayed start and con-

cerns about the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Davidsmeyer said that the pool has enjoyed a busy and successful pool season. “We started very busy, and we’ve been steady since,” Davidsmeyer said. “Most days we set up three life guards. It was a very successful season, even though it was an abbreviated season.” In a typical day, Davidsmeyer said, the pool sees between 50 and 125 patrons. With the large groups of swimmers, pool staff needed to take extra precautions to reduce the risk of COVID-19. “We do temperature checks of every swimmer as required by state law,” Davidsmeyer said. “We make sure everything is sanitized and cleaned, and we encourage everyone to observe social distancing the best we can.” This year in particular, since many children were relatively isolated at their homes, Davidsmeyer believes the pool and other outdoor recreational opportunities serve an important purpose in the lives of Pike County’s young people. “We were just glad to be open and see kids be able to play and get out of their houses,” Davidsmeyer said.

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Right to left: Eliana Romine, Lydia Shinn, Kayden Davidsmeyer and Jacy Marie take advantage of warm weather and shortened school days by diving and swimming at Pittsfield’s King Park swimming pool on Wednesday, Aug. 26. The pool’s opening was delayed this season due to COVID-19 restrictions and maintenance. The pool season will come to a close Friday, Sept. 11.

Pike County at COVID-19 warning Florence Bridge replacement project level, enforcement to increase “Some people have mild taking the next step sinus symptoms, but others By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press 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, Sept. 10, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Nimrod Funk 4-H Community Building located at 401 North Walnut Street in Winchester. “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,” Jay Wavering, IDOT project engineer on the project. “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,” Wavering said. “All persons interested in this project are invited to attend.” (See, BRIDGE, A2)

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Pike County was among 30 Illinois counties to have reached the Illinois Department of Public Health’s (IDPH) COVID-19 warning level, the department said Friday, Aug. 20. According to IDPH, a county enters a warning level when two or more COVID-19 risk indicators increase. Risk indicators include new cases per 100,000 people, number of deaths, weekly test positivity, ICU availability, weekly emergency department visits, weekly hospital admission, tests performed and clusters of cases. “In Pike County we currently have a workplace outbreak, a family reunion outbreak, a nursing home outbreak, an outbreak associated with the Bethel Church Homecoming and an additional church outbreak,” Pike County Health Department (PCHD) Director of Nursing Sharon Bargmann said. IDPH defines two or more cases in a 14 day period associated with the same location/event to be an outbreak. Bargmann went on to encourage residents to take the disease and its health risks seriously “It’s serious, and people are very sick,” Bargmann said. “Some people have mild sinus symptoms, but others have had severe respiratory symptoms. We’ve seen blood clots in patients. There are longterm health effects we don’t fully understand.” Thirty counties are currently reported at a warning level – Bureau, Carroll, Cass, Clinton, Cook, Cumberland, Effingham, Fayette, Greene, Grundy, Henderson, Henry, Jasper, Jersey, Jo Daviess, Johnson, Madison, Monroe, Morgan, Perry, Pike, Randolph, Sangamon, Shelby, St. Clair, Union, Warren, White, Will and Williamson. Although the reasons for counties reaching a warning level varies, some of the common factors for an increase in cases and outbreaks are associated with weddings, large gatherings, long-term care facilities and other congregate settings, travel to neighboring states,

have had severe respiratory symptoms. We’ve seen blood clots in patients. There are longterm health effects we don’t fully understand.”

Sharon Bargmann PCHD Director of Nursing bars and spread among members of the same household who are not isolating at home. Cases connected to schools are beginning to be reported. General transmission of the virus in the community is also increasing. Public health officials are observing people not social distancing, gathering in large groups and not using face coverings. In some counties, local law enforcement and states’ attorneys are not enforcing important mitigation measures like social distancing and the wearing of face coverings. “There have been large weddings and family reunions in the county,” Bargmann said. “Slowing this thing goes back to what we’ve been saying since the beginning — socially distance, wash your hands and wear a mask when you can’t socially distance.” Several counties are taking swift action and implementing mitigation measures to help slow spread of the virus, including increasing testing opportunities, working with schools, meeting with local leaders and educating businesses and large venues about the importance of mitigation measures. IDPH uses numerous indicators when determining if a county is experiencing stable COVID-19 activity, or if there are warning signs of increased COVID-19 risk in the county. (See, COVID, A6)

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Illini Community Food Distribution feeds 200 families

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Illini Community Hospital staff and volunteers distributed boxes and bags of dairy products, fresh produce and frozen meat to 200 families at the hospital on Saturday, Aug. 29. According to Illiniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Administrative Director of Nursing Susan Chenoweth improving food security and nutrition among Pike County residents is a priority of the hospital. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This idea came out of our community health needs assessment,â&#x20AC;? Chenoweth said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We tried to think of the best ways we could serve our community and provide food to people who need it.â&#x20AC;? Illiniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CEO Kathy Hull said the community health needs assessment â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a regulatory requirement that the hospital conducts every three years â&#x20AC;&#x201D; allows the hospital to better respond to public health issues within Pike County. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We found that food access is an issue for many residents,â&#x20AC;? Hull said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to meet the immediate need and help in the longterm.â&#x20AC;? Chenoweth said that ready access to food is an issue for many in Pike County, because of a lack of grocery stores in most Pike County communities and a lack of reliable transportation among many rural residents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many residents live in food deserts,â&#x20AC;? Chenoweth said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are several communities with no grocery stores for miles and no nutritious food available.â&#x20AC;? The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) defines a food desert as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;low-income census tract with a substantial number or share of residents with low levels of access to retail outlets selling healthy and affordable foods.â&#x20AC;? According to Chenoweth, although Pike County is home to grocery stores, access to the stores is limited for many residents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not so much an issue here in Pittsfield, but it is a big issue for many of the smaller towns,â&#x20AC;? Chenoweth said. Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Food Distribution was designed, according to Hull and Chenoweth, to address immediate food access needs among Pike County residents â&#x20AC;&#x201D; particularly residents negatively impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is such a time of anxiety,â&#x20AC;? Chenoweth said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are so many other things for people to be worrying about right now besides having enough to eat.â&#x20AC;? By way of USDAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), Illini was able to access dairy, produce and meat provided by the Central Illinois Foodbank at no cost. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All of the food was free to us through the Central Illinois Foodbank,â&#x20AC;? Chenoweth said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just had to organize the distribution.â&#x20AC;? Food items were pre-bagged and boxed in order to limit contact between Illini staff/volunteers and food recipients. In addition, recipients were required to remain in their vehicles at all times to further reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. Central Illinois Foodbank Partner Resource Coordinator Wes Ridgeway said that their organization partners with entities throughout Central Illinois to host pop-up food distributions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our first time doing one in Pike County,â&#x20AC;? Ridgeway said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s helpful having hospitals like Illini reach out and say they want to host one of these.â&#x20AC;? Ridgeway said that food distribution sites are selected based on a number of metrics â&#x20AC;&#x201D; including numbers of COVID-19 cases, unemployment levels, and food pantry usage within the community. In addition to food distribution events, Chenoweth said that Illini is installing â&#x20AC;&#x153;little food pantriesâ&#x20AC;? in communities throughout the county. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;pantriesâ&#x20AC;? will be self-serve boxes stocked with non-perishable food items free to the public. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Each pantry will be a wooden box on a pedestal, panted bright Illini blue,â&#x20AC;? Chenoweth said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hoping to stock them with volunteers.â&#x20AC;? Little food pantries will be installed in communities farthest from Pike Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grocery stores. Initially, four pantries will be located in Pearl, New Canton, Atlas and Perry. The first pantry is to be installed at the Pearl Community Center on Thursday, Aug. 3. According to Chenoweth, supplies to build the pantries were purchased by Illini, and Corey and Bill Buchanan of Griggsville volunteered to assemble the pantries. Hull went on to add that Illiniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to food security

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Left to right: Kathy Hull, Alice Glasgow, Lorrie Cuartas, Missy Damon and Veta Powers sort and pack produce as part of Illini Community Hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Food Distribution on Saturday, Aug. 29. Illini staff and volunteers distributed dairy, meat, and produce to 200 families during the event. The food was provided by Springfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Central Illinois Foodbank and funded by the USDAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). Illini and Central Illinois Food Bank staff hope to continue food distribution events in the future.

is ongoing, and future food distributions in partnership with the Central Illinois Foodbank are planned. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re planning to hold a Community Food Distribution about every quarter,â&#x20AC;? Hull said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We plan to move them around the county to different communities.â&#x20AC;? For more information about Community Food Distributions or little food pantries, contact Susan Chenoweth at 217-223-1200, ext. 3805.

Pike County Endowment Fund announces annual grant awards

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The Pike County Endowment Fund, which is held by the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri, announced the recipients of its ninth annual competitive grants on Friday, Aug. 28, at the Pike-Scott Farm Bureau building in Pittsfield. Recipients were the Access Food program, Pike-Scott Farm Bureau Young Leaders and the Western Community YMCA. Front, left to right: Pike County Endowment Fund Council Chair Kaye Iftner, Pike-Scott Young Leaders Vice-Chair Brock Willard, Western Community YMCA Director Andrea Copenhaver, Two Rivers Resource Conservation and Development and Access Illinois Outdoors Executive Director Brenda Middendorf, and Community Foundation Chief Executive Officer Catherine Meckes. Back, left to right: Pike County Endowment Fund council members Don Kirk and Brian Nation, Pike-Scott Farm Bureau Manager Blake Roderick and Community Foundation Chief Community Officer Heath Richmond.

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Three local not-for-profits received grant funds from the Pike County Endowment Fund at the Pike-Scott Farm Bureau building in Pittsfield on Friday, Aug 28. The grants mark the ninth year awards have been made from the Pike County Endowment to the benefit of non-profit organizations serving the county. Organizations receiving grants in the 2020 grant cycle include Access Food, the Pike Scott Young Leaders through the Two Rivers FARM Bureau Foundation, and the Western Community YMCA in Barry. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Pike County Endowment Fund was set up to keep local money working for local people and causes,â&#x20AC;? Pike County Endowment Fund Council Chair Kaye Iftner said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We focus on applications that would have the biggest impact on Pike County.â&#x20AC;? According to Brenda Middendorf, Executive Director of Two Rivers Resource Conservation and Development and Access Illinois Outdoors, the grant award received by Access Food will be used to pay for meat processing fees for deer donated to the Access Food program. Middendorf said that the meat is then donated to Pike County food pantries, including the Barry Food Pantry and Two Rivers Reach Out Center in Pittsfield. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last year, we had a record setting year in terms of deer donated,â&#x20AC;? Middendorf said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We anticipate another great year this year, so weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need the help to cover the processing costs. Thankfully, hunting is an activity that can be done while socially distancing.â&#x20AC;? Executive Director Middendorf said that the Access Food program has been connecting hunters in Pike County with hungry families since 2006. Because of the growing demand on food pantries during the COVID-19 pandemic and the increased number of deer processed by

the program, donations are always needed. To make a donation or for more information, pleases contact the Access Illinois Outdoors office at 1301 East Washington, PO Box 87, Pittsfield, IL, 62363, 217-285-2464. According to Pike-Scott Young Leaders Vice-Chair Brock Willard, the grant awarded to the Young Leaders will also be used to assist food-insecure families in the area by distributing pork to Pike and Scott County food pantries. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was the first year for the program,â&#x20AC;? Willard said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are going to continue the program in coming years, so weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re focused on raising more money to help more local families.â&#x20AC;? Western Community YMCA director Andrea Copenhaver said the YMCAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grant award will be used to provide free yoga classes to Western High School students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We plan to provide free yoga classes to high school students, we hope, before they have to take their final exams,â&#x20AC;? Copenhaver said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The aim is to reduce stress for students.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;There has been a lot of research showing the stress-relieving power of yoga,â&#x20AC;? Iftner added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know how much stress kids are under this year.â&#x20AC;? The Pike County Endowment Fund is a permanent endowment designed to benefit Pike County residents for generations to come. The endowment fund is held and invested by the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri. The endowment fundâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grant program is competitive, and applications are reviewed by representatives from around Pike County that recommend which grants are to be awarded. For more information or to contribute to the Pike County Endowment Fund, contact Kaye Iftner at (201) 314-3624 or kiftner@gmail. com.

Bridge (Continued from A1) 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 www. florencebridgestudy.com no later than Sept. 8.

The hearing will be conducted on an informal basis; no formal presentation is planned. Representatives of the Illinois Department of Transportation and the consultant engineering firm of WSP will be available 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 inspection, by appointment, at the District Six Office at 126 East Ash St., Springfield. Comments received at this hearing or at the District Six Office by Sept. 24 will be included in the official project record.

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PICKINGS FROM PIKEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PAST 100 YEARS AGO: HITCHING RACK REMOVED FROM PITTSFIELD SQUARE

150 Years Ago Sept. 8, 1870 Owing to the non-arrival in time of the new school furniture, the school will not open until Monday week, at which time, it is hoped, all scholars will be in prompt attendance. In our columns will be found a full account of the overthrow of the French armies and the surrender of Napoleon III to King William. The Germans of Pike County will hold a meeting and basket picnic Tuesday, Sept. 13 at the fairgrounds. They propose to celebrate the victories of the Fatherland. It is expected that all Germans of the county will be present. All citizens sympathizing with the cause are invited to participate.

125 Years Ago Sept. 11, 1895 A building and loan association will be completed in Pittsfield in a few weeks, and will build a few new houses. Some Pittsfield boys were in Milton yesterday, and one remarked he couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand the attraction in Milton. On going around the square he met people from St Louis, Jacksonville, Waverly, Roodhouse, Griggsville and Pearl, and they all seemed to be enjoying themselves nicely. Weber and Day of Barry have shipped to the present date 2000 barrels of apples, and expect before the beginning of fall business to have shipped 10,000 barrels of apples. Wagonload after wagonload of freight is daily brought to Pittsfield from Florence, to which point it is brought by boat from Peoria and St. Louis. It reminds us of the days when all freight came to Pittsfield by river and wagon.

100 Years Ago Sept. 8, 1920 One of the largest crowds ever seen in Pittsfield greeted the boys of the American Legion at their first annual picnic Monday. The crowd was estimated from 5,000 to 10,000. The city council is making what will prove a great improvement, although some people will probably complain at the change. This is the removing of the hitching rack from the public square. The council has purchased the lot east of the Congregational Church for $1,500

and leased part of the Seigle lot, and has put a high board fence around both lots, thus forming a hitching lot. The Pittsfield public schools opened Monday for a brief session. The enrollment in high school was 230 with 110 tuition students. Delegates from Pittsfield have been informed that grading will be done this fall on the highway 36 route between Jacksonville and Pittsfield, and that work on construction would probably be commenced early next spring. 75 Years Ago Sept. 12, 1945 News of Pike Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 104th man dead in the late war was received Monday by Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Ehrgott, of near Baylis. Their son, Stanley E. Ehrgott has transferred from â&#x20AC;&#x153;missing in actionâ&#x20AC;? to declared dead. Ehrgott was one of four Pike County men who were aboard the light cruiser, U.S.S. Helena, which went down in the battle of Kula Gulf on July 6, 1943 Victory over Japan will not solve the problem of a fat shortage in the United States. We must keep on saving used fats in our kitchens! The local Brown Shoe Co. factory shipped the last car of Russian shoes the first of the week, and has now been transferred to making welt shoes. The Pike County Board of Supervisors enjoyed a delicious dinner as guests of Illini Community Hospital on Tuesday noon. A son, Estill Wayne, was born Sept. 8 to Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Ator. A son, John Keith, was born Sept. 10 to Dr. and Mrs. Leonard Litvan of Pittsfield.

were Kent Zimmerman and Roger Frazier. K. Barber and Virgil Kreigshauser came in second. The new bleacher stands at the football field are going up fast, boosted by a large donation from the Pittsfield Rotary Club. A 60-member marching band from Wolfenbuttel, West Germany, will parade on the square and present a concert for the Pittsfield Fall Festival. 25 Years Ago Sept. 6, 1995 According to Mayor Rick Connor, Pittsfield will apply for an 1800 bed medium security prison to be built as early as the spring of 1996. The Pittsfield Saukees defeated Maroa-Forsyth 33-6 Friday night. Coach Larry Johnsen pointed to the defensive linemen, Luke Conners, Allan Lewton and Keith Walker as instrumental in stopping Maroa. Other standouts on defense were Ryan Prentice, Brad Wade, Mike Walston, Jason Pressey and Matt Borrowman. Allison Baker was

10 Years Ago Sept. 8, 2010 Ashlan Riess was named the 2010 Miss Pittsfield. Addie Welbourne was named first runner-up and Andrea Long was voted Miss Congeniality. Pittsfield/Griggsville-Perry cornerback Jason Hobson forced a goal line fumble with less than a minute remaining on a MonmouthRoseville two-point conversion attempt, and the Saukees held on for a 42-40 victory Friday night for their first victory of the season. Q Pickings from Pikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Past is compiled by Michael Boren.

50 Years Ago Sept. 10, 1970 The Pike County Board of Supervisors Monday passed a resolution â&#x20AC;&#x153;approvingâ&#x20AC;? a proposed site northeast of Pittsfield for construction and operation of a municipal airport. Lee Wombles, of Atlas, 77-year-old prominent farmer and Democratic leader, died Sunday Sept. 6 at Illini Hospital. He served on the Board of Supervisors from 1926 until 1940 when he became Pike County Circuit Clerk for six years. Winners of the Old Orchard Labor Day 36-hole sweepstakes golf tournament

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crowned Miss Pittsfield Fall Festival Thursday night. Runners-up were Jaime Coe, Angie Chamberlain, Julie Waters and Sarah Foster. Chuck and Carolyn Barber of Pittsfield will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary at a reception hosted by their children and grandchildren at the Community Center. The Barbers were married Sept. 10, 1955 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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Pearlie J. McDannald

Pearlie J. McDannald, 92, of Concord passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Jacksonville Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born February 27, 1928 in Pike County the daughter of Robert and Daisy Wagner McDonald. She married Omer E. McDannald on September 8, 1949 in Pittsfield and he preceded her in death on November 7, 2006. She is survived by five sons, Loyd (Dixie) McDannald of Stockbridge, GA, Steve (Opal) McDannald of Odon, IN, Wayne (Linda) McDannald of Concord, Tom (Kelly) McDannald of Auburn and John (Lynnett) McDannald of Rawlins, WY; one daughter, Melissa (Jeff) Kaffenberger of Chapin; 26 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Linda Collier (surviving husband, Lon of Sun Prairie, WI); two grandchildren; two brothers, Virgil McDonald and Eldon McDonald and one sister, Mary McDonald Tucker. Pearlie was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She provided daycare for other peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s children in her home for 25 years and dearly loved

them. She was a member of Concord Christian Church where she was active in the Ladies Aid. She also taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School and was known as the cookie lady to all the kids. She was very proud of her Bible School pin collection. Due to the current pandemic, a private service will be held with burial at Concord Cemetery. A memorial service and celebration of life will be held at a later date when it is safe for everyone to gather together. Memorials are suggested to the Concord Christian Church. Williamson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires. com.

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Thomas William Barger, 66 of rural Pittsfield, Illinois passed away on August 28, 2020 at his home. He was born on January 28, 1954 in Lynn, Massachusetts to Cecil and Annabelle Sanderson Ormord. Tom married Susan Snader on June 7, 1975 in Crystal Lake, Illinois at the First Congregational Church with the Detroit pastor Steve Lang officiating. Tom grew up in Waukegan, Ill where his mother remarried to Don Barger, who then adopted Tom. They then moved to McHenry, Illinois and this is where Tom graduated from McHenry High School in 1972. He went on to attend McHenry County College. Tom then moved to Pittsfield in 1974 to begin his dream of farming with his grandfather, Harold Sanderson. After his grandfather passed, Tom farmed by himself for many years until his daughter and sonin-law Billy returned back to Pittsfield and will now take over the family farm. Tom was an avid member in the Pike County Community. He was a dedicated long-standing member of the Detroit Christian Church, where he served as an elder, and taught Sunday School. In his spare time, he enjoyed bowling , golfing, and playing in the church softball league. Tom also enjoyed coaching and being a 4-H leader for his children and the local youth. Tom loved his family wholeheartedly and was always ready with a smile and a laugh for his 4 grandchildren. They loved to take tractor and combine rides with Apa/Papa and he was the best snuggler for a book or to watch t.v. Tom is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Susan Barger, two daughters,

County Highway 3 closed today and tomorrow The railroad crossing South of New Salem on County Highway 3 will be closed Wednesday, Sept. 2, and possibly Thursday, Sept. 3. The recent construction on the crossing was not satisfactory and will be improved. Pike County Highway will share any updates. Please use an alternate route during this time.

Becky (Billy) Fitzmaurice of Pittsfield, Jennie (Tommy) Hannon of Shorewood, Illinois and one son Daniel (Kelsey) Barger of Davenport, Iowa. Four grandchildren: Clara, Miriam, Elyren Fitzmaurice and Kaden Hannon. Three brothers; Stephen (Debra) Ormord, of Dodge City, Kansas, David Barger of Gurnee, Ill. And Rick Barger of Pittsfield, Ill; stepsister Donna Barger Jensen and several special nieces and nephews survive. Tom was preceded in death by his grandparents Harold and Clara Sanderson, mother Annabelle Sanderson Barger, father Cecil Ormord and stepfather Donald Barger and stepsister Anita Barger Ambrose. Graveside services were held Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 12:30 PM at Blue River Cemetery in Detroit. Memorials are suggested to be made to Detroit Christian Church or Blue River Cemetery. Online Condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

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Janet Aline Smith Janet Aline Smith, age 88 of Pittsfield, IL passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020 at Griggsville Estates in Griggsville, IL. She was born October 21, 1931 to Alonzo and Gladys Norine (Kneeland) Ator in Griggsville, IL. She married the love of her life, Robert R. Smith, Sr. on June 12, 1948 in Denver, CO and he survives. Janet attended Griggsville school and waitressed at a local restaurant before and after school. Janet also worked at various jobs including Pittsfield Sale Barn, The Hilltop Truck Stop Restaurant, and the concessions stand at the Pittsfield Speedway. She also worked side by side with her husband at S Bar H Western Wear Store, Smith Tire Company, and Best Systems Builders. Her most favorite job was being homemaker and caregiver of her family. Janet was a member of the United Methodist Church of Griggsville. After relocating in Pittsfield, she attended the United Methodist Church of Pittsfield and she truly enjoyed helping with their annual turkey dinner. She was a girl scout and a boy scout leader. Janet helped with many sports banquets throughout her childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives. Janet always welcomed her childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s friends and many of them called her â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mom.â&#x20AC;? Janet was big into genealogy, loved poetry, was an avid reader, and enjoyed playing board games with her grandchildren. She enjoyed playing cards and was in her height of glory when she won! Janetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s husband and family always came first. You were always welcomed in her home. She loved to cook and was always wanting to feed you even if you had just eaten a four course meal! She hosted a big family dinner any chance she could and was famous for her cinnamon rolls. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren anxiously awaited their birthdays because they knew they would get some of her

Marvin G. Gerdes Marvin G. Gerdes, 59, of Meredosia, IL, died Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, at his home. A graveside memorial service was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, at Oakland Cemetery in Meredosia. Memorials are suggested to Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Meredosia is in charge of the arrangements.

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delicious oatmeal or sugar cookies. She is survived by her loving husband of 72 years, Bob, Sr.; daughter, Robin Callihan of Griggsville, IL; sons, Bobby (Chris) Smith of Pittsfield, IL and Richard (Elaine) Smith of Pittsfield, IL; grandchildren, Lori Bradshaw, Tami McDonald, Todd Smith, Matt Smith, Michael Smith and Nikki Fish; great grandchildren, Brendan Bradshaw, Kaleb Bradshaw, Brady Taylor, Cara Taylor, Mason Bolton, Marlee Bolton, Madison Smith, Dae Lyn McDonald, Gavyn McDonald, Kayla Smith, Dalton Smith, Skyler Smith, Blade Smith, Jacob Smith, Ryan Smith, Frank Smith, Olivia Smith, Isabel Smith, Silas Smith, Caroline Smith, Gabi Fish and Jackson Fish; and sister, Jennifer Butler of Panama City, FL. Janet was preceded in death by her parents, Alonzo and Gladys Ator; daughter, Barbara Smith; grandchildren, Angie Taylor, Heather Callihan, Grace McDonald and Gabe Smith; sons in law, Terry Callihan and Gearold Smith; sister, JoAnn Heidbreder; brothers in law, Hal Heidbreder and Keith Smith; and sister in law, Darlene Smith. Per Janetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the Griggsville Estates or the West Cemetery of Pittsfield, Illinois. Niebur Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.nieburfh. com.

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Darrel Albert Hittner Darrel Albert Hittner, age 68, of Pittsfield, IL passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 near Quincy, IL. He was born on December 15, 1951 to John and Margaret Newman Hittner. He married Linda Leefers Hittner on September 20, 1969, and she survives. Darrel graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1969 and then began working for the City of Pittsfield gas department. He then worked for GTE beginning in April of 1971 in Jerseyville, IL until May 1973 and returned back to Pittsfield continuing to work with GTE. GTE later became Verizon and he retired from his career in the telephone industry in January 2010. Darrel began working for Crop Production Services in the spring of 2010 and retired from there in July 2019 due to his health. During the years he worked for GTE/Verizon, Darrel and Linda bought the Out of Bounds Lounge from Leroy and Helen Coultas in 1981 and sold the business in 1989. Darrel was an excellent fish fryer and would fry buffalo and catfish fritters every Friday night at the bar and Linda fixed the sides. Many people enjoyed eating there on Friday nights. He was a member of the Moose Lodge #420, Old Orchard Country Club, and played on the Out of Bounds pool league along with other pool teams. Darrel also enjoyed playing on several softball teams and in the last few years of playing, he sponsored a team called â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Out of Boundsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; playing with many great friends. Many fond memories are cherished from those games and especially the fun times afterwards. Darrel and Linda enjoyed travelling and went on two cruises with friends and a cruise with brother-in-law and wife, David and Veronica Leefers. They also flew

to Kauai and Maui for their daughter Julieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wedding. Darrel also loved hunting and fishing. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 51 years, Linda Hittner; three daughters, Lisa (Steve) Wade of Sherman, IL, Julie (Dr. Tom Scandalis, DO) Scandalis of Frisco, TX, and Cindy Reveal of Pittsfield, IL; eight grandchildren, Amber (Bret) McClelland, Ashley Wade, Mark Hittner, Jordan Duff, Zachary Duff, Kadin Hittner, Keaton Hittner, and Maylin Hittner; brother, Gary (Angie) Hittner of Pittsfield, IL; sister, Joanne (Fred) Engelmann of Baylis, IL; brother-in-law, David (Veronica) Leefers of Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Fallon, MO; sister-inlaw, Susan (Donald) Myers of Jacksonville, IL; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Margaret Hittner; son, Kevin Hittner; granddaughter, Macey Marie Hittner; sisters, Linda Yokem and Judy Harter; brother, John Hittner, Jr.; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Robert and Jean Leefers; and brother-in-law, Bob Leefers. Graveside services were held on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 12:00 PM at Pittsfield West Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to be made to Pittsfield West Cemetery or DaVita Dialysis. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

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Appreciating the cooler weather Judy Damon had a good week. She has another chemo treatment Monday. Please continue to pray for her. Also pray for Lyndle Baughman. They think his cancer is back but his kidney function is down and the doctors wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do any testing until his kidney function

improves. Richard and Gloria Reed have gone back to Arizona but will be back in October for another visit. Preston Pence came and spent the night with us Saturday night. He says he really likes his St. Louis school. We took him back to his dad,

BY FRANCES PENCE 217-242-3511 Sunday. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all for this week. Have a good one and God Bless.

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Griggsville Apple Festival still needs your support The Griggsville Apple Festival Committee deeply regrets having to cancel this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s festival due to COVID-19, but still needs your support! They will still host the annual auction and as with any year, need our community to rally together and support them through donations raised for the betterment of our community. Also canceled is the annual Dexter Day in Perry. Our sympathy is extended

to the family of Janet Smith of Griggsville Estates and formerly of Pittsfield. Janet passed away Aug. 27 at the Griggsville Estates. Congratulations to Allyson Bingham who recently graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree. Matthew Myers has been named to the spring semester deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.Congratulations, Mat-

By NADINE KESSINGER 217-407-4502 kessy@casscomm.com thew! This is all you have. This is not a dry run. This is your life. If you want to fritter it away, then you will fritter it away, but you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get it back. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Unknown Author

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Goodbye August, hello September. Sure seems the events of these days drag on without end but yet where has the time gone?! Here we are coming upon another Labor Day, the first Monday in September, which is the 7th this year. It is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. Pleasant Hill Fire Dept will be doing their annual boot drive at the four-way stop in town and in Atlas this coming Saturday from 8 a.m.-noon. We hope to see you support our local volunteers. Thank you in advance. Pittsfield Sav-a-Lot is hosting a Back the Blue w/ Old South BBQ cooking

and all kinds of give aways and raffles this Saturday. The money from this goes to our men and women in blue to help them with The Hire Back Program and Equipment they need. It also shows them we support and need our police. Cecil and Pat Long went to Addalyn Maxheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first birthday this past Saturday at Mt.Pulaski. She said they had a wonderful time visiting. Ms. Doris Armstrong will be turning 100! Her family and friends are hosting a Drive by Honk and Wave celebration this Saturday at Christian Church from 2 p.m.-2:30p.m.. There will also be a card box for her. Wishing her a Very Happy and Blessed Birthday! Miss Alexis Pradella, daughter of Kirstin (Anderson) Pradella, had major surgery at Shriners Hospital this past week to help repair her

By MARSHA HILL 217-437-2903 bmklh94@ yahoo.com crippled leg and sure would appreciate some healing prayers. She will have to go back in late September for her other leg. You may send her a greeting card c/o Kirstin Pradella, 2124 Dogwood Creek, Yukon, OK 73099. Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Brenda(Turner) Scranton, who passed away last week and she was currently living in Louisiana, Mo. Her mother, Zelma, and siblings still live close. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No man needs sympathy because he has to work, because he has a burden to carry. Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at the work worth doing.â&#x20AC;? Theodore Roosevelt

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Trivia Answers from Last Week: 1. What didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t President James Buchanan have that every other U.S. President has had? (a wife) 2. What U.S. President was the first to use the Oval Office? (William Howard Taft) 3. What U.S. state has the capital of Pierre? (South Dakota) 4. What U.S. President wrote 37 books? (Theodore Roosevelt) 5. Who was the first Republican President? (Abraham Lincoln) 6. What state has the capital of Dover? (Delaware) Birthdays and Anniversaries for the week: Sept. 2 -- Heather Burnett; Sept. 3 -- Adah Helm, George Morton, Thelma McGraw; Sept. 4 -- J.D. Blacketer; Sept. 5 -- Earl Hull, Lorrie Hall, Sharon Straus. Sept. 6 -- Jane Dunham, Ruth Henthorn, Andrea and Les Hess; Sept. 7 -- Shannon Ducey, Tracy Wyatt; Sept. 8 -- Kelly Colston, Kim Kremer, Nina Bess, Russell Garner. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just skim over the prayer requests...there are new names added to the list frequently. Prayer Requests: Bonnie Prudoehl, Brian Bradshaw, Cheryl Rheynard, Carl Blacketer, Chris

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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. Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Tom Barger who passed away this past week from a courageous battle with cancer. Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. Matthew 6:19-21. Enjoyed meeting Becky Winner for lunch at the Courtyard CafĂŠ one day this past week. Long time lady friend Max Self came up Thursday morning, Aug. 27, for a visit. It had been ages since she had been here.

BY WYVETTA DAVIS 217-285-4880 w9yti@irtc.net Saturday, Aug. 29, I had a new experience of going â&#x20AC;&#x153;cemetery hoppingâ&#x20AC;? with cousins Mark and Becky Winner, Joe and Katy Winner, and Kristina Carter and JJ. We went first to the Shinn Cemetery down past New Hartford. Folks, you really have to want to go there to get there! I really thought it was interesting how everyone worked together and compared dates and talked everything through, kind of like working a mystery. After there, we went to the Summer Hill Cemetery where we saw my great-grandparentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Capps grave site. There was a lot of walking that took place, but as I said, I thought it was all very interesting and enjoyed being a part of the group. The retirement services at the Grace Baptist Church Sunday, Aug. 30, for Pastor Gary and Pam Dice was thoroughly enjoyed by all. 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.

FOR THE CITIZENS OF PIKE COUNTY With a heavy heart and regret, the Christmas Basket Program is wanting to let the public know that the program will be changing this year. The baskets this year from the program will only contain food vouchers due to COVID-19. Some applications will still be adopted out to different organizations. Those baskets may include toys and clothing. We hope you still support our effort for food vouchers and we hope to come back strong in 2021. Stay safe and wear your mask. Applications will be out October 1. Thank you, Carla Allen PCCBP Coordinator 217-285-2726.

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Mildred Aileen McCartney, age 93, of Pittsfield, Il. died Monday afternoon (August 31, 2020) at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield, Il. She was born June 15, 1927 near Rockport, Il. daughter of the late Henry and Lydia Marie Dober Yokem. She married Frank McCartney, Jr. on February 22, 1944 in Pittsfield, Il. and he preceded her in death on August 24, 2006. Surviving are two daughters, Mary Kay Hayden and husband John of Pittsfield, Il., and Cecelia Marie Nevius and husband Michael of Pittsfield, Il ; four sons, Michael Dennis McCartney and wife Diana of Pittsfield, Il., Daniel Patrick McCartney and wife Jera of Mt. Pulaski, Il., Thomas William McCartney and wife Marlys of Largo, Fl., and Richard Wayne McCartney and wife Wendy of Hull, Il.; thirteen grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; onegreat-great granddaughter; and a special mom to Maurie Daigneau and wife Susie of Milwaukee, WI.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Junior; a great-granddaughter, Taylor McCartney; sisters, Donna Foreman and Dorothy Skinner; and a brother, Marion Yokem. Mildred worked with her husband on the family farm for many years. She enjoyed being in Country Couples and Pike Promenaders with her husband. Mildred also loved watching birds, especially orioles and reading. She enjoyed watching sports especially, St. Louis Cardinals, Tennessee Volunteers, and the Fighting Illini. Mildred especially enjoyed the Sundays she and Junior spent with the Bud & Jaunita McCartney family and the progressive dinners they had. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield, Il. Masks will be required to enter the funeral home and only a certain number of attendees will be let into the funeral home during the visitation at one time as per CDC and State of Illinois guidelines. Private services will be held on Saturday with burial in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Pittsfield Public Library, Calvary Cemetery or Pittsfield West Cemetery all c/o Airsman-Hires Funeral Home, Box 513, Pittsfield, Il. 62363. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.airsman-hires.com.

Zoe C. Gratton, age 83, of Pittsfield, IL passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at Liberty Village in Pittsfield. She was born on November 20, 1936 in Pittsfield, IL to Clarence and Claudine (Dinsmore) Benson. She married Curt Aiken and had one son, Bill Aiken. She later married Ed Predmore, and he preceded her in death in 2006. Zoe then married Charles Gratton, and he preceded her in death in 2018. In early years, Zoe worked for the telephone company and for the Pittsfield School Lunch Program. She also worked for G & W selling furniture and then as a Pharmacy Tech for Best Buy Pharmacy where she retired from. Zoe was an avid golfer and loved yard work and making it look nice. She was always changing the interior of her home, whether it be wallpaper or paint. She painted concrete statues and was really good at it. Zoe enjoyed going to all of Billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sporting events and activities he was involved in while he was growing up and in later years, going out to eat with him. She loved to shop, but didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always need to buy and she made the best deviled eggs in the world. Zoe also liked having coffee with her dear friend, Ada Hanback. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Old Orchard Country Club Ladies Golf League, and a past member of the East School Historical Society. Zoe always had a smile on her face and a helping hand for others, as well as a peppy and spunky personality and was always ready to go. She is survived by her son, William â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Aiken of Pittsfield, IL; grandson, Chris Aiken of Chicago, IL; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Claudine Benson; two babies in infancy; two brothers, Carl and Earl Benson; sister, Evelyn Ransom; and nephew, Eric Siepker. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Pittsfield West Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to be made to Pittsfield West Cemetery. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh. com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Sue Jane Smith was born on March 7, 1955 to her late parents Ruth and Paul Weil and passed away on August 31, 2020 in Northville, Michigan. Sue was a dedicated and beloved Pediatric Nurse at the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital in Detroit, Michigan for 32 years. She cared so deeply about her patients and their families and helped develop safety provisions for them as well. In her free time, she enjoyed spending time with her grandkids or gardening and knitting. Sue is survived by her loving husband Robert Smith Jr. Children; Robert Smith III (Bridget) and the late Christopher Smith, grandchildren; Declan, Riley, Sullivan and Finnegan Smith who were her everything. Dear sister of Judy and Thomas. Her family also includes her mother-in-law and father-in-law: Delores and Robert Smith of Stonington, Illinois. Visitation is Friday Sept. 4, 2020 from 5-9pm at Harry J Will Funeral Home in Livonia, Michigan. Sue will be laid to rest next to her late son Christopher at a 2pm graveside service on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020 at Old Stonington Cemetery in Illinois. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Karmanos Cancer Institute in honor of Sue. McClure Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Taylorville is assisting the family with arrangements

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Ashley Bolen, center, signs her son and nephew up for the Boy Scouts Sunday, Aug. 30 at the Griggsville Christian Church. Left to right are Kaden Wallace, Kolton Coon, Ashley Bolen, Scout leader Robert DeOrnelles and Jameson DeOrnelles.

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Covid (Continued from A1) With the increase in COVID-19 cases in Illinois, the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s COVID-19 emergency code has been amended to allow local law officials to more effectively enforce COVID-19 rules regulating businesses and public events. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is a new executive order,â&#x20AC;? Bargmann said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The new order has some teeth to it, where the old one did not.â&#x20AC;? While there are no penalties included in the code for individual patrons of businesses, businesses themselves may be penalized under the new law. According to Bargmann, enforcement of the code occurs in three steps, once a complaint has been filed with PCHD, they will visit the business to evaluate the complaint. During this visit, mitigation measures will be discussed, and a schedule will be set for the business to come into compliance, as according to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Facility Notice of NonComplianceâ&#x20AC;? notice provided by IDPH. If the establishment has not voluntarily complied in a reasonable period of time, a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Facility Order to Disperseâ&#x20AC;? may be issued, effective until such time as the establishment is in compliance. If the establishment refuses to comply with a written order to disperse, the establishment may be subject to the penalties set forth in section 8.1 of the Act. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Step three is a report sent

to the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office, which Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll look at on a caseby-case basis,â&#x20AC;? Pike County Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney Zack Boren said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Any time the public health is significantly in danger â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that is certainly going to be looked at when these reports merit it.â&#x20AC;? If residents do not follow the law, according to Bargmann, they risk damaging or shutting down local businesses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If residents are in support of local businesses, they can help protect the business and the workers by wearing a mask,â&#x20AC;? Bargmann said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a small thing that people can do to support local businesses.â&#x20AC;? Bargmann also said that if numbers of COVID-19 cases continue to rise, communities risk moving backward to an earlier phase of Illinoisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; reopening plan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People can choose not to comply, but we risk shutting down again,â&#x20AC;? Bargmann said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a public health matter. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not political.â&#x20AC;? According to PCHD, as of September 1, 2020, eightythree individuals have tested positive for COVID-19. Of those, twenty-two are active, with five being hospitalized, and sixty-one have recovered. PCHD case manages all COVID-19 cases and their close contacts. Hospitalized cases have been critically ill. PCHD also reports that there are currently individuals at home who are very sick.

Doris Armstrong will be 100 years young on Sept. 5. Her children are honoring her with a drive thru birthday party on Saturday, Sept. 5 from 2-2:30 p.m. at the Pleasant Hill Christian Church parking lot. The church is located at the corner of Route 96 and Main Street. We hope you will drive by and wish her a happy birthday. You may also give her a card.

Card shower for Genieve Roberts Jean Sleight and Nancy Zumwalt, daughters of Genieve Roberts, are hosting a card shower to celebrate Genieveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 95th birthday on Thursday, Sept. 10. Please send your card to Ethel Roberts at Liberty Village, Room 111 at 610 West Lowry St., Pittsfield, IL 62363.

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Barberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s celebrating 65th Chuck and Carolyn Barber will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary, Sept.10. The couple were married Sept. 10, 1955 at St. James Episcopal Church in Baton Rouge, La. Mrs. Barber is the daughter of the late Dr. Bill and Myra Roberts of Baton Rouge, La. and is the son of the late Charles and Frances Barber of Pittsfield. They are the parents of Chip (Kathy) Barber of Destin, Fla., and Bryn (Terry) Tine of Pittsfield. They have four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Mr. Barber retired as an Independent Insurance Agency after nearly 60 years with the Barber Agency, started by his father. The agency transformed over to B and P (Barber and Peak) more than 30 years ago and still operates today under the ownership of Pat VanDeVelde. Carolyn Barber retired in 1994 as an educator with the Pikeland Unit 10 school system, having taught in Nebo and Pittsfield. She had previously taught in Augusta, Ga, Tenafly, N.J., and Clayton, Mo. The Barbers are sixth generation members of the Pittsfield Christian Church and hope to soon be active again in the church choir.

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The first ever junior high baseball team has taken the field four times this season and are 1-3. The sport was started when COVID regulations prohibited football from being played this fall. Team members are, left to right, Tallon Waters, Brooks Holcomb, Luis Barnes, Brock Lowe Maddox Winchell, Ethan Meyer-Mowen, Brady Lowe, Bing Lowe, Peyton Lawson, Lane Hubbard, Kolin Borrowman, Sammy Al-Rawas, Orin Henderson, Carter Jones, Jaren Lawson, Tyler Van Dyne.

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Allyson Bingham graduated from the University of Nebraska with a masters of science in early childhood and child development. The virtual ceremony took place Saturday, Aug. 15. She is currently employed as an early childhood specialist in Omaha. She is the daughter of Wayne and Krisitne Bingham of Griggsville.

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The Pittsfield High School Lady Saukee golf team shot a 229 last week at Quincy to finish in second place. Quincy High was first with a 162 and

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By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Pikelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s school board met Wednesday, Aug. 26 to discuss the beginning of the pandemic-altered school year, to attend to monthly district business and to approve personnel changes. The meeting began with an extensive conversation between Pikeland Superintendent Carol Kilver and board members regarding the launch of the 2020-2021 school year. Kilver reported that each district principal had prepared â&#x20AC;&#x153;report cardsâ&#x20AC;? for their respective schools/grades, which documented in-person and virtual attendance, self-certification of students and teachers as not having COVID-19 symptoms, meals (breakfast and lunch) served to students and the number of student visits to the schoolsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; wellness rooms. Superintendent Kilver also outlined a communications report, which she had compiled to document her communications with district stakeholders regarding the return to school. Board members and Superintendent Kilver went on to discuss feedback received from parents and community members about the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s return to school. Kilver reported that parents requested a more centralized method of communication, which she acknowledged was needed. Board member Megan Vose conveyed that she had heard from community members that some families were surprised by the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approach to the school year and changes in the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s return to school plan. Kilver pointed out that most school districts have had to repeatedly change their plans moving

into this school year. In the informational items section of the meeting, Kilver reported that the district had received a FOIA request from SmartProcure, which maintains a database of government purchasing information. Kilver said this was a standard request for financial records. Also discussed was developing a protocol for the removal of surplus district supplies/equipment, as some departments/offices have surplus items. The board will revisit the topic in September. The grounds department is in the process of replacing a mower, which was from 2011 and has roughly 4,000 hours. To date, one bid has been received for $17,965. Board members will meet Wednesday, Sept. 16 to vote on the fiscal year 2021 budget. The board approved the consent agenda, which consisted of all July board meeting minutes and paying the monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bills. Board members approved engaging Zumbahlen, Eyth, Surratt, Foote and Flynn, LTD to conduct the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fiscal year 2020 audit. In addition, the board approved using federal CARES funds to contract Illinois Electrical Cooperative to erect wireless internet towers in the community. The towers are an effort to increase internet connectivity among Pikeland students. Finally, the board conducted a first reading of board policy changes related to uniform grievance procedure, Title IX sexual harassment grievance procedure and the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s succession plan in the event of the superintendentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unavailability. Folowing closed session, the Pikeland board approved the following resignations/retirements:

Q Kayla Boren â&#x20AC;&#x201C; part-time music teacher at South, effective Sept. 8, 2020. Q Candice Daniel â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4th grade teacher at PCS, effective Aug. 5, 2020. Q Kate Marable â&#x20AC;&#x201C; physical education teacher at PCS, effective Aug. 14, 2020. Q Mary Kay Webel â&#x20AC;&#x201C; science teacher at PCS, effective Aug. 21, 2020. Q Diane Hamilton â&#x20AC;&#x201C; pre-K route bus driver, effective Aug. 20, 2020. Q Valerie Syrcle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; head cook â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PHS, retirement effective end of 2020-2021 School Year. The board hired the following personnel: Q Kathryn Butcher â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Virtual School Teacher Q Jeremy Davidsmeyer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; long-term substitute physical education teacher â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PCS. Q Courtney Reel â&#x20AC;&#x201C; long-term substitute 8th grade science teacher â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PCS. Q Hannah Scranton â&#x20AC;&#x201C; long-term substitute special educations teacher â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PCS. Q Lori Slayden â&#x20AC;&#x201C; special education teacher â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PCS, effective September 1, 2020. Q Mitchell Barton â&#x20AC;&#x201C; assistant wrestling coach â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PHS. Q Clint Hayden â&#x20AC;&#x201C; evening custodian â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PCS. Q Todd Plattner â&#x20AC;&#x201C; transportation assistant â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1.5 hours/daily. Q David Freesmeyer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; volunteer assistant wrestling coach â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PCS Q Derek Oitker â&#x20AC;&#x201C; volunteer assistant wrestling coach â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PCS Q Shelley Olson â&#x20AC;&#x201C; volunteer assistant swim coach â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PHS Q In addition, the board recalled Gerri Clendenny - bus driver - Jacksonville/ Garrison (pre/post) route.

This Saturday is your chance to Back the Blue This Saturday, from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. shoppers at Sav-A-Lot in Pittsfield will have the opportunity to show their support of the law enforcement agencies. City, county and state law enforcement agencies will have a table with merchandise and give-a-ways. The money from this will be divided between all three departments. The city of Pittsfield will use their portion of the proceeds will go for the Hire Back Program. The Illinois State Police will use their funds for the Toy Drive for the Pact Program The Pike County will be for Dare and Hire Back Unless. Old South BBQ will be serving and there will have give aways and raffles. All social distancing guidelines will be followed

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I, Ann Rine, Supervisor of Hardin Township, Pike County, Illinois, being sworn, depose and say that the IROORZLQJ VWDWHPHQW LV D FRUUHFW UHSRUW IRU WKH ÂżVFDO year beginning April 1, 2019 and ending March 31, 2020. TOWN FUND Beginning balance April 1, 2019 ........... 6,556.58 Revenues Property Tax ..................................... 20,758.45 Replacement Tax ................................... 626.89 Interest....................................................... 5.55 Rental Income ......................................... 20.00 TOIRMA Refund .................................... 587.00 TOTAL REVENUES............................ 21,997.89 Expenditures Bill Hooper Salary ............................... 5,541.00 Payroll Taxes ...................................... 2,760.85 Special Bridge Fund Repayment for Insurance ............................................ 3,828.00 All other disbursments under 2,500 .... 6,576.13 Compensation under $1,300.00 Ann Rine, Karen Hooper, Brian Hoover, Donnie Houchins, Gene Turnbaugh, Jeremy Thomas, Trevor Miller TOTAL EXPENDITURES ................... 18,705.98 ENDING BALANCE MARCH 31, 2020.... 9,848.49 ROAD AND BRIDGE FUND Beginning balance April 1, 2019 ......... 19,025.91 Revenues Property tax ...................................... 22,916.01 Replacement Tax ................................ 1,796.16 Interest....................................................... 6.38 IL Rural Electric ........................................ 8.04 TOTAL REVENUES............................ 24,726.59 Expenditures Bill Hooper Salary .............................. 5,541.00 Justin Hooper Tractor Rent................ 4,410.00 Logan Agri Servics.............................. 3,434.58 Neal Tire ............................................. 3,196.84 Martin Equipment ............................... 3,075.00 All other dispursements under $2,500 .. 13,088.58 Compensation under $2,100.00 Will Rine, Donnie Houchins, Wyatt Smith, Justin Hooper TOTAL EXPENDITURES ........................ 32,746 ENDING BALANCE MARCH 31, 2020........ 11,006.50

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good GROWING Wasps have an undeserved bad reputation. While some species can be a tad on the aggressive side, they are, as a whole, rather beneficial. Admittedly they can be intimidating insects, particularly large individuals. This year there have been more reports of large wasps than typical. Perhaps itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re spending more time at home and out in our landscapes. Maybe itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because of the excitement over â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;murder hornetsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (which are not in Illinois). Regardless of the reason, many large wasps are being confused with the Asian giant hornet. The species Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been getting questions about the most, particularly now in late summer, are cicada killers (Sphecius speciosus). Cicada killers can be up to 1.5 inches long and are black with yellow markings on the thorax and

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BUILDING and EQUIPMENT Beginning balance April 1, 2019 ......... 19,608.78 Revenues Property Tax ....................................... 2,444.44 Equipment Rental ............................. 10,000.00 R&S Farms ......................................... 7,751.00 TOTAL REVENUES............................ 20,195.44 Expenditures Martin Equipment ................................. 5,045.00 All other dispursements under $2,500.00 .. 1,301.32 TOTAL EXPENDITURES ..................... 6,346.32 ENDING BALANCE MARCH 31, 2020.. 33,457.90 SPECIAL BRIDGE FUND Beginning balance April 1, 2019 ......... 20,670.14 Revenues Property Tax ....................................... 3,496.48 Hardin Township Town Fund .............. 3,808.00 (repayment for insurance) TOTAL REVENUES.............................. 7,304.48 Expenditures TOIRMA.............................................. 3,808.00 Central Stone...................................... 4,415.78 All other dispursements under $2,500.00 ... 5,389.63 TOTAL EXPENDITURES ................... 13,613.41 ENDING BALANCE MARCH 31, 2020....... 14,361.21 SPECIAL RELIEF FUND Beginning balance April 1. 2019 ........... 4,109.78 Revenues Property Tax .......................................... 501.02 Interest....................................................... 1.31 TOTAL REVENUES................................. 502.33 Expenditures All dispursements ....................................... 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES ............................ 0.00 ENDING BALANCE MARCH 31, 2020 ......4,612.11 OUTSTANDING DEBT OF HARDIN TOWNSHIP UCB Balance ........................................ 4,651.96 Matures 10/10/21 Building UCB Balance ...................................... 90,779.73 Matures 6/6/25 Road Grader Subscribed and sworn to this 6th day of April 2020. Ann Rine- Supervisor-Treasurer I Karen Hooper, Clerk of Hardin Township, Pike County, Illinois, do hereby certify that the above is a WUXH FRS\ RI WKH $QQXDO 7UHDVXUHUÂśV 5HSRUW IRU WKH ÂżVcal year ending March 31, 2020. 9.2

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Students participating in the 16th JWCC Ag Alumni Association annual livestock judging contest gather around a pen to evaluate hogs on Friday, Sep. 20 of 2019. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 17th annual contest will occur virtually by way of Facebook, starting Monday, Sep. 21. The contest typically held at JWCCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Orr Agricultural Education Center outside Perry attracts roughly 350 participants from almost 30 high schools each year.

facebook.com/jwccag/. If you are having the students participate in the contest on their own time we highly suggest having them â&#x20AC;&#x153;likeâ&#x20AC;? the page for the most up to date announcements. We understand if participating as a class lab/assignment some school software has a restriction on Facebook, however, we felt this was the best and most readily available way to post classes and announcements. Once on the Facebook page there will be a google documents link posted with each class where students will input their information and placings. Q Participants may choose to judge as an individual only or as a member of team. If having students judge as a team, we recommend designating a team and informing each member that they are on. For example: JWCC Team 1 or JWCC Team 2 etc.. That way students remain on the same team from week to week. You will not be allowed to switch teams or team members from week to week! Schools are allowed 4 members on each team and the top 3 scores count towards the overall team score. There is no limit on the number of teams or individuals you may enter in the contest. Q The plan is to release 1-3 classes per week posted to the Facebook page. The goal is for these to be done by species. For example: Week 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3 cattle classes, Week 2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3 swine classes and Week 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; sheep/goat classes. Each class will include a typical placings score of 50 points and 10 questions at 5 points each towards the participants overall score. Q Those that have attended the in-person contest before, have seen the abundance of prizes donated by ADM Animal NutritionÂŽ and Moormans ShowtecÂŽ. Those companies have once again continued their support and have again provided some excellent prizes. The goal upon the completion of the contest is to contact each coach/advisor and make an appointment date and time to deliver the prizes. Also new this year, the top individual in each weekly species division will be eligible for a John Wood Community College Livestock Judging Scholarship upon attendance at JWCC. Q Currently, filming of livestock is being conducted and classes are being put together. Because the contest is not limited to a one-day schedule and producers bringing livestock to campus, new producers are getting involved in the contest. It is anticipated that the contest will feature extremely high-quality livestock. Since the contest is a work in progress, the exact number of classes is not known at this time. It is expected that there will be between six and nine classes.

David L. Coleman, 52, Madison, was arrested Aug. 24 at 5:50 p.m. on a Pike County traffic warrant with a bond of $150 and an in-state traffic warrant with a bond of $100. He posted bond on both warrants and was released Aug. 24 at 7 p.m. StevenD. Cohenour, 49, Baylis, was arrested Aug. 25 at 3:22 p.m. on a felony in-state warrant with a bond of $500 and a Pike County traffic warrant with a bond of $150. He posted bond on both warrants and was released Aug. 25 at 4 p.m. Anthony M. Westemeyer, 32, Nebo, was arrested Aug. 25 at 4:10 p.m. on a felony Pike County warrant alleging failure to appear with a bond of $300 and a felony charge of violation of an order of protection with a bond of $150. He posted bond and was released Aug. 27 at 12:30 p.m. Dustin C. Fulmer, 34, Pittsfield, was arrested Aug. 25 at 9:39 a.m. on a felo-

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Miscellaneous: Marah A. Chapman, 9/6/89, Hull, driving on a suspended license, $627, 12 months supervision; Anthony P. Holmes, 7/5/67, Pearl, driving on a suspended license, $602, 24 months supervision, 30 days in jail; Leisha R. Lawber, 6/9/90, Griggsville, driving on a suspended license, $577, 24 months supervision; Ashley K. Pyatt, 11/4/88, unlawful possession of cannabis by a passenger, $577; Misdemeanors: Brian S. Daniel, 5/25/70, Pittsfield, pleaded guilty to

a charge of stalking, making one fear for their safety and battery makes physical contact; 24 months supervision, pay $2,039 and 50 hours of community service; Shaun D. Fulmer, 9/3/97, Pittsfield, pleaded guilty to domestic battery, 24 months supervision, pay $1,244, 30 days in jail with five days credit for time served; Mickey L. Smith, 4/19/67, Pittsfield, revocation of probation on a 2015 charge of possession of drug paraphernalia, $1,096, 24 months conditional discharge and 60 days in jail.

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The police records released by the Pike County Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office include the following arrests and bookings. The records state that these are accusations and each individual is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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ny in-state warrant. He remains lodged in lieu of $1,200 bond. Katherine A. Smithers, 34, New Canton, was arrested Aug. 25 at 10:40 a.m. on a Pike County traffic warrant alleging failure to appear. She posted $150 bond and was released Aug. 25 at 11 a.m. Anthony M. Westemeyer, 32, Nebo, was arrested Aug. 26 at 1:09 p. on four counts of felony violation of an order of protection. He remains lodged. Heather L. Crowder, 29, Pleasant Hill, was arrested Aug. 26 at 6:38 p.m. on a misdemeanor Pike County warrant. She posted $1,500 bond was released Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. Noel B. Christison, 32, Springfield, was arrested Aug. 27 at 5:27 on a felony warrant from Scott County. She posted $2,000 and was released Aug. 27. Kenneth A. Watts, 27, Mt.Sterling, was arrested Aug. 27 at 5:13 p.m. on a misdemeanor Pike County warrant. He posted $2,000 and was released Aug. 27 at 6 p.m. Austin S. Crowder,26, Pittsfield, was arrested Aug.27 at 10:29 p.m. on a felony Pike County warrant alleging failure to appear. He remains lodged. Christopher A. Gentry, 30, Spring-

field, was arrested Aug. 27, at 5:27 p.m. on a Pike county traffic warrant alleging failure to appear. He posted $1,500 and was released Aug.27. Christopher A. Gunder, 40, Pittsfield, was arrested Aug.28 at 4:15 p.m. on a Pike County traffic warrant alleging failure to appear. He posted $200 and was released Aug .28 at 4:30 p.m. Dorothy D. Mangieri, 27, Galesburg, was arrested Aug. 28 at 5:57 p.m. on a traffic charge of speeding, felony charges of manufacturing and delivery of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance. She posted $2,500 and was released Aug. 30 at 3:45 p.m. Jeremy E. Johnson, 35, Pittsfield, was arrested Aug. 29 at 6:58 p.m. on a Pike County warrant. He remains lodged in lieu of $500 bond. Justin J. Barker, 29, Perry, was arrested Aug.29 at 8:21 on a felony Pike County warrant. He posted $300 and was released Aug. 29 at 11:25 p.m. 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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after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgageeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall UHFHLYH D &HUWLÂżFDWH RI 6DOH which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate DIWHU &RQÂżUPDWLRQ RI WKH VDOH The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

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