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By MICHAEL BOREN Pike Press The Pike County board finally ruled on the thorny issue of zoning for Pleasant Hill’s Stage Coach Inn at its regular meeting Monday night.

In a vote that required a three-fourths majority of the board to change the zoning from residential to business, the board voted 7-1 to make the change. Board member John Birch voted against the change, and Amy Gates was absent.

The ongoing issue stems from the fact that Pleasant Hill has not had a zoning ordinance in the past, and that it was subject to county zoning, which had not been clear until a new zoning map was pre-

pared in recent months. The new map “grandfathered in” most existing businesses with a B-1 designation, but left the location of the Stage Coach Inn as R-1 residential.

“…this vote is not for or against the Stage Coach Inn. It is just a zoning question.”

Derek Ross Pike County board member Several neighbors to the facility filed a protest against any change from R-1 to B-1 for the business. The item

has been tabled by the county board for the past two months.

Several board members made brief statements before they cast their votes.

“Before I vote, I want to say that this vote is not for or against the Stage Coach Inn. It is just a zoning question,” Derek Ross said. “In 1986 this was Holcomb Shelter Care, and it was expanded to a 31-bed facility. It was not someone building a sun porch onto their house—it was a business. I vote yes.

There clearly is a problem here. Please do what you can about it.”

Mark Mountain said, “I have never put so much thought into anything as I have in this. Please reach (See, SUPPORT, A2)

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By MICHAEL BOREN Pike Press The Pike County Board at its regular meeting Monday night approved a contract with R. L. Vollintine, Inc. for $195,600 to make changes to the elevator and the north entrance to improve courthouse security.

Architect and Pittsfield native Joe Petty was there to discuss the contract. He said that $80,000 of the contract was to upgrade the elevator in ways to enhance security, including widening the interior access to the elevator.

He was told by Jim Sheppard, Chairman Andy Borrowman and other board

members that some recent upgrades recently were made on the elevator, since the bid was being prepared. Petty said he would look into the possibility that that portion of the bid could be reduced due to that fact.

Judge Frank McCartney was present, and he agreed with the statement by Sheppard that the project will be paid for by transferring funds from Probation, Document Storage, and Court Automation funds.

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by Petty that there was also an alternate bid of $12,500 for “installing a bullet-proof film on doors and windows on the (See, SECURITY, A2)

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Bella Johnson, a student at Pleasant Hill Elementary, is the first student to use the water bottle filling station located in the elementary gym. The new fountain and the one installed at the high school were donated by Patty Miller, sister of Terri Clowers, teacher and volleyball coach at Pleasant Hill. Miller is an employee of Elkay, maker of the fountains. Damon Plumbing installed both the elementary and high school systems.

Federal government approves disaster relief in Pike

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The federal government has approved Illinois’ request for disaster relief in 27 of 32 counties affected by flooding this year, Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office announced Thursday, Sept. 19.

Pike County was included in the counties approved for disaster relief.

“We turned in approximately $5 million in damages but FEMA cut a lot out,” Josh Martin, emergency service director in Pike County, said. “I’m not sure where

we will land but I’m guess between $2 -$3 million.”

Martin said labor costs were included, as were sandbags, gravel, plastic, fuel.

“Most of the things that were cut, were cut because there was no documentation,” Martin said. “They won’t just take your word for it.”

Martin said additional funds may be received because even after the actual flood was over, drainage districts were still pumping and using manpower, fuel and electricity to run the pumps.

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Drainage District, said the Sny had $900,000 to $1 million in extra costs.

“Fuel, grease, oil, manpower, hiring a bull dozer, overtime,” Reed said.

Reed said he was hopeful the money would be sent to the appropriate agencies soon.

“In 2008 we received money within two months,” he said. “We need to get the money in our accounts. It’s not that we are putting off making purchases or anything, This is money we have (See, RELIEF, A2)

with vaping by adolescents and

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE young adults. According to the Pike Press CDC, nicotine found in e-cigaAs the Illinois Department rettes causes harm in the brain of Public Health (IDPH) contin- development of youth who ues to investigate respiratory ill- vape, and those young people nesses associated with vaping, may be more likely to progress Governor JB Pritzker and IDPH to traditional cigarettes.

Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike are The Pike County Health urging members of the public Department has also recognized not to use e-cigarettes or vaping the growth in vaping and e-cigdevices. arettes locally.

“There is much more research “It’s unfortunate, because needed to understand the short when vaping came out it was and long-term health effects touted as a way for people to of using e-cigarette products. quit smoking cigarettes as a During this investigation into healthy alternative,” Pike recent respiratory illnesses asso- County Health Department ciated with vaping, I am urging Director of Environmental Illinoisans to avoid Health Jane Johnson using these prod- “We saw it said. ucts,” said Governor Sixty-nine cases explode last of vaping-related JB Pritzker.

“The safety and illness have been health of our resi- year.” reported in Illinois, dents – especially including one death. our young people An additional 13 Stefanie – is critical to our individuals are being Rennecker further investigated. future as a state, and I’m committed to To develop a Western guidance using the best scicomprehensive counselor ence to move forresponse to conward in a bipartisan cerns about vaping, way to inform and protect our Governor Pritzker has directed residents.”

IDPH to convene an interagenPike County educators and cy work group of state agency public health officials have leaders, including scientists, expressed concern about the physicians, and attorneys to prevalence and safety of vaping evaluate the health impacts of as well. vaping and to identify approIDPH data show that there priate controls for this largely has been a 45% increase in the unregulated industry. use of vaping devices among Pittsfield’s “The Vapor high school students between Station and Cigars” is one of 2016 and 2018. the only local retailers dedi“We saw it explode last year,” cated to selling vaping fluid, Western schools guidance coun- vaping devices, and other smokselor Stefanie Rennecker said of ing paraphernalia. Store owneryouth vaping, “and this year it ship declined to comment when seems like it’s everywhere.” contacted by the Pike Press for The IDPH investigation has this story. not identified any particular Vaping fluid and e-cigarettes e-cigarette product or vaping are readily available many device that is causing the acute other retailers and gas stations, respiratory illnesses. including Pittsfield’s Ayerco In addition to the general station. warning of the risks associated Cashiers at Ayerco are with vaping, IDPH is warning of the increased risks associated (See, VAPING, A2)

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Pleasant Hill claims back-to-back sectional titles; plays at state Friday

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The Pleasant Hill junior high softball girls won their sectional Saturday at Liberty with a 4-0 win over Camp Point.

The girls will face Springfield Calvary at Champion Field Friday morning at 10 a.m. Springfield Calvary has a 16-1 record while Pleasant Hill is undefeated at 22-0.

The girls’ success has caused a shift in homecoming activities scheduled this week at Pleasant Hill High School.

Pleasant Hill CUSD #3 will not be in session Friday, Sept.

27 for pre-K through 12th grade. School is cancelled for all grades.

The Homecoming football game will still begin at 7:30 p.m. with the presentation of the court at 7 p.m.

For more about the revised Homecoming schedule in Pleasant Hill, see page A7.

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The Pleasant Hill Lady Wolves are heading to state this Friday. Pleasant Hill will play Springfield Calvary at Champion Field in Normal at 10 a.m. Team members are front row left to right: Kaylee Toohill, Caydee Hansen, Saidee Lemons, Madison Daniels, Hannah Hill, Ava Wombles, Abi Henderson, Danni Lewis, Ryleigh Myers, Lily McElfresh. Second row, Head Coach Emily Lowe, Kaitlyn Borrowman, Allie Neitzel, Makenna Winchell, Harlee DeCamp, Kali VanStrien, Jade Peebles, McKinley Lowe, Emma Henderson, Maddie Sidwell, Saidee Sholtis, Reese McKinnon.Third row, Assistant Coach Tommy Hill, Assistant Coach Jeff Henderson, Head Coach Ryan Lowe.

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Council reminds residents of burning ordinance

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Pittsfield Mayor John Hayden reminded residents of the city’s burn ordinance at the Sept. 17 meeting. “Burning leaves is from 8 a.m to 6 p.m.,� Hayden said. “And it must be put out at 6 p.m., not left smoldering. The fire is to be attended at all times.�

Paul Lennon clarified that recreation fires are exempt from the policy.

The board also heard from Darlene Corgiat, park board president, about painting the pool at King Park. “I can find only one company that does that kind of thing and it’s in Maryland Heights, Mo.,� Corgiat said. “They estimated $37,000 to sandblast the pool, repair any tiny cracks and paint with a paint designed for pools.�

Corgiat said the last few times the pool has been painted, the paint has always flaked and peeled away. She is hopeful that by having the job done by someone who is an expert in the

matter, they will be able to get a coat of paint on the pool that will last more than one year.

According to Corgiat, the park board does not have the money for the painting and asked for the city’s financial assistance. Corgiat said the park board had approximately $8,000.

Hayden told Corgiat the city had received more money from video gaming than expected and that the expense would also quality for funds from the Ella Barnes estate.

The council would have to take bids for the project since $37,000 is over the threshold. “But if there is only one company that does it, that might not be a problem,� Hayden said.

Timing is also a consideration. If it were done in the fall, the pool would be without water standing in it until spring.

There have been instances of pools that were left empty heaving out of the ground, during the freeze, thaw process. To put if off until spring means the pool might be closed for a portion of the summer. The pool

traditionally opens Memorial Day weekend.

The council agreed to try to get the pool painted late March, April or even early May after the danger of a hard freeze had past.

The board also approved the closing of Adams Street for the United Methodist Church’s Trunk or Treat, Oct. 27.

Steve Watkins was officially named the foreman of the gas department. Chad Knight resigned from gas and water and Shane Ruble was hired to take Knight’s place on the crew.

Hayden said he has received several complaints about the dust on Jackson and Morrison but said there was really nothing to be done. “We oiled and chipped those streets and they are going to be dusty for a while,� Hayden said. “You have to put chips on there to absorb the oil and limestone chips work the best.

They are also the dustiest. But if we didn’t do it, the street would crack and crumble and nobody wants that, either.�

Griggsville-Perry appeals early childhood grant denial

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Griggsville-Perry’s school board met Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m.

Board members heard the district’s financial audit report from Suzanne Steckel of Zumbahlen, Eyth, Surratt, Foote, Flynn, Ltd., a CPA firm from Jacksonville. The board approved the report.

Q The board approved a trip to southern California, including Los Angeles and San Diego, for the 2020 graduating class.

Q Superintendent Kent Hawley reported that he had spoken to the Illinois State Board

of Education (ISBE) on Tuesday, Sept 17 concerning the process of appealing the denied ISBE early childhood block grant, which would fund the district’s pre-kindergarten program. Hawley said the status of the appeal should be known by the second week of October.

Q The board also heard the first reading on policy updates for the year. The proposed policy changes will be reviewed by the board.

Q Finally, the board approved the hiring of Philip Clark as custodian, Theresa Manker as paraprofessional, and Jeremy Nash as high school softball coach.

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Griggsville-Perry kindergarten teacher Pam VanWinkle shows her class how to use an antique apple-peeler on Wednesday, Sept 18. VanWinkle went on to show her kindergarten class how applesauce is made, following her grandmother’s recipe.

Pleasant Hill looking for village clerk

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The Pleasant Hill Village Board is looking for a new village clerk after receiving a letter of resignation from Addie Cunningham, who has had the job less than a year.

The matter was discussed at the Sept. 17 monthly meeting.

Cunningham has resigned after having taken a job in video photography and she also operates her own business on the side, taking photos.

Pleasant Hill’s village clerk is appointed, not elected, meaning the board will have to find a candidate, get them hired and into position. “Mike has advertised the position on Facebook and also put up a flyer at the post office,� Craig Robinson, village president, said, speaking of Trustee Michael Thomas.

The board also heard from the village auditors and learned all accounts were “clean� and the only shortcoming that was found was the same as last year. “You don’t have enough people to have segregation of duties,� Tara Sweeting, the accountant, said. “You are always going to have that because of your small staff.

Ideally, there would be people doing the billing, someone else doing collections and someone else doing payroll and bill paying. You do have a good system of checks and balances in place.�

Currently, the village clerk’s salary comes out of the general fund, but Sweeting said the utility funds should help pay the salary because the clerk does the billing and collecting.

Gina Johns and David Caldwell arrived late but were allowed to speak even after the public comment period had passed.

Johns was upset there was no economic development report. Each month, Robinson polls the chairmen of the various committees to see if they have any news. This month none did, including economic development. “This board should be for economic development,�

Johns said. “One of our businesses is about to be shut down and no one on this board has offered to defend us. It is hard for me as a person and has a business owner to understand why you don’t want business in the is community.�

Johns and Caldwell are owners of the Stage Coach Inn in Pleasant Hill. The res-

taurant and lodge has come under zoning questions after Pleasant Hill opted to take over their own zoning from the county. Before that could happen, the zoning board, the planning commission and the Pike County Board had to sign off on the map.

The zoning board and the planning commission okayed the map but the Pike County Board did not. A vote was held Monday night and the board upheld the zoning board and the planning commission’s recommendation and granted the business permission to stay in business.

Neighbors had declared the Stage Coach Inn is not good for their neighborhood, citing traffic concerns, lack of parking and early morning delivery trucks.

Johns’ business was zoned B1 in the rezoning and in order to receive a B2 license or one that would allow her to serve alcohol, she would need to get the building rezoned even if the county board approved her business. It is unknown if she will pursue the change in zoning.

All existing businesses in residential neighborhoods in Pleasant Hill were zoned B1 under the new map.

receiving aid.

The release said the governor “has also directed the Illinois Emergency Management Agency to work with affected areas not covered by this federal disaster declaration to explore all available options to help them in the wake of this disaster.�

This could include further damage evaluations, appealing the federal denial or identifying other funding sources, according to the release.

Under the public assistance program, FEMA awards grants to state and local governments

$1.50 per Illinois resident – in damages necessary to qualify the state for aid through the federal government.

Pritzker’s office said more than 1,000 miles of roadway and bridges were damaged or left inaccessible, and the flooding impacted more than 1,400 homes and 2.1 million people. Of those, 42 homes were destroyed, 178 sustained major damage, 419 had minor damage and 708 were impacted by rising floodwaters.

Martin said this was an area where Pike County lost money because there was no documentation the road was in good shape before the flood or that the flood or flood fight caused the damages.

A Small Business Association survey identified 76 businesses and nonprofits with major impacts from this disaster and 217 with minor impacts. “We will begin working immediately with FEMA and our county emergency managers to expedite this process as local governments will have 30 days to submit the proper documentation for funding,� said acting IEMA Director Alicia Tate-Nadeau. “While this declaration is specifically for local and state governments, we have been told that the governor’s request for Individual assistance, which helps homeowners and business owners, remains under review.�

Counties included in the outstanding individual assistance request are: Adams, Alexander, Calhoun, Carroll, Hancock, Henderson, Henry, Jackson, Jersey, Knox, Madison, Mercer, Monroe, Peoria, Pike, Randolph, Rock Island, Stephenson, Union, Whiteside, Winnebago and Woodford.

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Business and civic leaders from across the region — including Pittsfield Mayor John Hayden, Councilman Ed Knight, and Councilman Bill Grimsley — gathered at Quincy’s Oakley Lindsay Center to learn about the implications of the state’s new marijuana legislation on employers.

Marijuana law impacts Illinois employers

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Employers and civic leaders attended a Quincy workshop on Wednesday, Sept. 18 on how the legalization of recreational marijuana will impact the workplace.

The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce organized the workshop in order to give practical advice to employers on working with employees who use marijuana recreationally. Pittsfield Mayor John Hayden saw many implications for the city of Pittsfield and local employers. “Make sure you have a policy in place,�

Hayden said. “And that you have an appeals process.�

During the workshop attendees heard advice from Josh Jones, lead trial lawyer for the Adams County State’s Attorney’s Office, and Sarah Bonansinga, co-owner of Interconnect Employment Services, regarding the impacts of the new marijuana legislation.

Jones said that since almost 800,000 marijuana convictions are being expunged from Illinoisans’ arrest records, those convictions cannot legally be held against them. “You can’t use expunged or sealed records in

making a hiring decision,� Jones said.

The workshop also informed Hayden and others receiving federal grants, that marijuana use — still illegal on the federal level — could impact contractors carrying out work funded by federal grants. “It could affect our federal grant eligibility,�

Hayden said.

Hayden felt that the city’s next steps would be to revisit its existing drug and alcohol policies and amend them as needed for the new marijuana laws.

A key point made during the workshop was recognizing the difference between a worker that uses marijuana and a worker who is impaired by marijuana.

Jones recommended that employers use the threshold for impairment that has been used by the Illinois State Police in Driving Under the Influence (DUI) arrests, if employers drug-test their employees for substance abuse.

According to Jones, the simplest approach for employers is to apply current policies aimed at workplace alcohol use toward marijuana, since both substances are legal as of 2020. “We need to train supervisors to notice impairment,� Hayden said. “Our next step is to look at and re-write our policy.�

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Rodger Hannel said, “I have gone back and forth on this question. I don’t want to be voting on a liquor license.�

Board Chairman Andy Borrowman voted for the zoning change. The chair does not vote unless his vote is required. “We will not be voting on a liquor license for Pleasant Hill.

The county only issues liquor licenses in unincorporated areas. (Hopewell Winery, Copperhead Tavern and an electronic gambling facility in East Hannibal),� Borrowman said.

John Birch, in voting no, echoed some of the same sentiments as other board members, as he said, “I urge you to work more closely with your neigh-

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bors.� “I can’t tell you how much I appreciate everyone’s hard

work on this,� Regina Johns, owner of the Stage Coach Inn, said as she thanked the board.

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courthouse.� (After the meeting Sheriff David Greenwood explained that the film is not bullet proof, but it is designed to prevent shattering of glass from a bullet’s impact.)

For the past few weeks, as an interim measure until the building security can be enhanced, there has been at least one deputy on duty to “wand� people electronically as they enter the courthouse.

The Building and Grounds committee report submitted

by Chairman Rodger Hannel,

included passage of a motion to reject any bids on the Annex (Pike County Government Building) roof until it could be re-bid after December 2019, and be funded in next year’s budget.

Brenda Middendorf announced, and asked that it be publicized, that, due to some abuses, electronic recycling will no longer be available on the city property off North Monroe Street. She said that electronic recycling is still available by calling Hollywood Appliance (217-440-7482) and making an appointment.

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While the public assistance will allow county and municipal governments that have exhausted their available local resources to apply for grants and loans, a request for individual assistance that would benefit homeowners and business owners affected by flooding in 22 counties is still under review, Pritzker’s office said.

It is the first time the state has received a federal disaster declaration since 2013. The declaration required a recommendation from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and approval from U.S. President Donald Trump. “My administration stands with every resident and business impacted by this year’s flooding, and we will help our communities rebuild stronger and more resilient,� Pritzker said in a statement. “I want to thank our congressional delegation for their advocacy, as well as our state and federal partners, for their help securing the additional resources I requested.�

Pritzker made the request for public assistance for 32 counties at the end of August.

He announced that 27 of them were approved Thursday in the counties of Adams, Alexander, Bureau, Calhoun, Carroll, Cass, Fulton, Greene, Hancock, Henderson, Henry, Jackson, Jersey, Knox, Madison, Mercer, Monroe, Morgan, Pike, Randolph, Rock Island, Schuyler, Scott, St. Clair, Stephenson, Union and Whiteside.

The August request also included LaSalle, Lee, Peoria, Tazewell and Winnebago counties, but they were not included in the governor’s release as counties that will be

“We need to get the money in our accounts.�

Mike Reed Sny Drainage District and certain private nonprofit organizations that assist with disaster response and recovery.

These entities can apply for federal reimbursement of up to 75 percent of their “extraordinary� disaster-related expenses, per the Robert T. Stafford Act which governs federal disaster relief. Eligible work includes debris removal, emergency protective measures and the permanent restoration of public facilities, according to IEMA. In August, Pritzker’s office detailed more than $69 million in direct losses caused by the flooding, including $61 million in losses for state, county and local governments and more than $8.2 million in losses for individuals.

That number is more than triple the $19.2 million – or

Vaping (Continued from A1) trained to scan state identification of all customers attempting to purchase alcohol, tobacco, or e-cigarettes. “We have to card you, even if you’re 90-years-old,� Ayerco cashier Olivia Atkinson said.

Pike County Health Department staff did indicate that they had not had any health issues

brought to their office caused specifically by vaping; however, they expressed concern over youth use of e-cigarettes. “I worry about their health,� Rennecker said of students who vape. “I think it’s an issue, because we don’t know what they’re vaping.�

The nation’s largest retailer, Wal-Mart, recently announced they will cease selling e-cigarettes.

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Left: Members of the Barry Community gathered last week to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the date Frank McWorter’s bought his freedom. Left to right: Kelly Syrcle, member NPA 1836 Club; Marynel Corton, Barry councilman; Dee Forshey, curator of the Barry Historical Museum; Sandra McWorter Marsh and Gerald McWorter, great-great grandchildren of Frank McWorter. Gerald McWorter spoke about Frank’s freedom milestone and the importance to the McWorter family of the local community commemorating Free Frank and what he stands for to this current time 200 years later.

NPA and Barry community celebrate milestone

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The Barry Historical Museum memorialized the bicentennial anniversary of Frank McWorter’s freedom last week.

Dee Forshey, curator of the museum, presented a certificate of commemoration to the McWorter family members who have continuing ties to Pike County. This event significantly occurred at the First Baptist Church of Barry where Frank and Lucy McWorter as

well as several New Philadelphia residents had been members.

Sept. 13, 1819 Free Frank obtained his freedom in Pulaski County, Ky. by paying $800 to Abner McWhorter and family, who were handling the estate of his deceased owner, George McWhorter. Note the difference in spelling. When Frank McWorter obtained his legal last name in 1837 via the Illinois State Legislature, he purposely spelled it without the “h� to make it distinct from his former owner’s.

Lottie Holman O’Neill also significant Barry person

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Lottie Holman was born in Barry Nov. 17, 1878.

She was the first woman to serve in the Illinois legislature and the first to serve in both houses of the Illinois General Assembly.

Elected in 1922, she held office longer than any woman in the nation.

She served as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 19221951 and as a member of the Illinois Senate from 19511963.

She was a voice for women’s rights, education, and civil rights for over 40 years.

At the time of her election, she was living in Downer’s Grove.

She served the Fortyfirst District, which spread from Elgin on the south and Indiana on the east, covering Will and DuPage counties.

She was a delegate to the 1956 Republican National Convention. Senator O’Neill was the guest of honor at Downers Grove’s O’Neill Junior High when it was named for her in November 1957. Jan. 14, 1976, a statue was dedicated to her and is located in the capitol rotunda in Springfield.

Not much is known abut her early life, spent in Barry.

Missouri marriage records show Thomas F. Holman married Mary E. Robbins in Hannibal, Mo., Oct. 3, 1877. Lottie was born 13 months later and in 1884 was followed by a

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The statute of Lottie Holman O’Neill as it stands in the rotunda at the Illinois Capital in Springfield. O’Neill had originally said she did not want a statute of herself in the capital because she did not want her statue to face the “scoundrel� who defeated her in the 1930 Senate primary “for all eternity across the rotunda.� The statutes of O’Neill and her nemesis face the same direction, so they are not staring at one another.

brother, Elmer Holman.

In the 1880 census, Lottie and her parents are listed as living in Barry. Her father’s occupation is listed as a farmer and her mother was listed as keeping house.

Lottie was one year old.

By the 1890 census, Mary Robbins Holman, Lottie and Elmer are listed living in Minnesota and Mary is listed as widowed. Ancestry. com listed Thomas Frank Holman’s death as 1880 but does not say where.

No death certificate was found at the Pike County Courthouse.

She was educated in business and moved to Chicago, where she met and married what some describe as an Irish immigrant and others Australian immigrant, William Joseph O’Neill in 1904. He arrived in the U.S. in 1902 via San Francisco.

The O’Neill’s settled in Downers Grove, where the

family remained for over 60 years. William J. and Lottie Holman O’Neill had two sons, Elmer Holman O’Neill and William J. O’Neill, Jr. Both sons preceded her in death and in her obituary, only two granddaughters are listed as survivors.

Senator Lottie Holman O’Neill died Feb. 17, 1967.

She was buried with her family in Oak Crest Cemetery in Downers Grove. Her mother, Mary, who lived with Lottie and her family, is also buried at Downer’s Grove.

According to multiple sources her brother Elmer was convicted of larceny by embezzlement and served time in the Washington State Reformatory before dying of alcoholism in Memphis, Tenn. He, too, is buried at Down’s Grove Oak Crest Cemetery.

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press According to Jim Sheppard, chairman of the Pike County Board’s finance committee, the probation department in Pike County is to be funded by the state for the first time in decades.

The Supreme Court, which has authority over all courts in Illinois, recently received an appropriation of just more than $405 million from the state’s main checking account.

That is a bump of about $60.5 million from each of the previous five years, in which the judiciary had a flat budget. “It is law the state has to fund it,� Sheppard said. “There is a statute that says it, but in my 19 years on the county board, they never have.�

This past year, Pike County received $111,000 toward probation services and was going to have to take $90,000 out of the general fund to make ends meet. But with this increase, that transfer will not be necessary.

This is the first time in almost 30 years the state’s courts were allocated the financial resources by the General Assembly to fully reimburse counties for salaries and probation services, an official said.

Statute mandates the Supreme Court reimburse counties for probation costs.

Instead of being locked in a jail cell, a person on probation is allowed to “contribute to their communities,� keep a job and maintain contact with their family, Kara McCaffrey, assistant director of Administrative Services, said. It is a period of supervision different from parole, which is overseen and paid for by the Department of Corrections. “Because of shortening the judicial branch of their requested amounts, those shortages were passed on through probation back to the communities simply because the court has very limited options in their budget,� Rich Adkins, assistant director of Probation Services, said.

He added the judiciary was able to reimburse counties at 62 percent of what the law mandates due to the level of funding it received. With the new allocation, the rate will be 100 percent. “We are putting the increase that was approved by the governor and the Legislature straight back to the local counties to try and help the years of inadequate funding, even though it was statutorily mandated,� McCaffrey said.

Services in some counties were diminished, depending on taxpayers’ ability or local leaders’ willingness to bear the financial burden. Those included the decreased supervision of adult and juvenile offenders and pretrial services. “I don’t believe services by the probation department were reduced in Pike County. I know Judge McCartney authorized some court funds to pay some salary costs, which helped bridge the gap,� Zack Boren, Pike County State’s Attorney, said. “The court funds plus the probation services fee have

Holman-O’Neil ahead of her time in politics

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Holman-O’Neil’s political career gained traction when women in Illinois gained the right to vote in 1920.

In her first bid for office, she ran as a Republican and won one of the 41st districts three seats. At the beginning of her legislative career, she was frustrated when out of her 13 proposed bills only three were able to pass the Illinois House. During her early career, she focused on equal rights for women, introducing the eight-hour work day and improving state assistance for disabled children.

In 1930, O’Neill ran against incumbent Richard J Barr in the 41st district Republican primary for the Senate. She lost the Republican primary, but entered that year’s United States Senate election as an independent candidate with the backing of the Illinois chapter of the Anti-Saloon League. She lost but returned to the Illinois House in 1933. In 1935, a Democratic lawmaker called for O’Neill to be expelled from the House after she and a colleague introduced a resolution critical of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Governor Henry Horner. The matter was settled after the offending resolution was withdrawn.

Holman O’Neill was the chief sponsor of the bill that allowed women to serve

on juries in Illinois.

During her second House tenure, O’Neill grew more conservative, a trend that would continue for the rest of her political career. She opposed federal income tax, growing state budgets, and “excessive regulations.�

In 1950, O’Neill ran for the Illinois Senate in the 41st again. This time she faced James M. Barr, the nephew of retiring Senator Richard Barr, in the Republican primary. She won the Republican nomination by over 1,000 votes. In the general election, she easily defeated Democratic candidate and former state legislator Joseph Sam Perry O’Neill defeated the party’s preferred slate of delegates to the 1956 Republican National Convention which re-nominated Dwight Eisnenhower.

Prior to Eisenhower’s nomination, she pressed the RNC on whether or not Eisenhower had adequately recovered from his heart attack, embarrassing the party.

In 1960, she founded the Northern Illinois Conservatives with the hopes of creating a voting bloc that would move the Republican Party further right.

The organization lobbied delegates at the 1960 Republican Convention to take up their positions including fiscally conservative stances against taxation and spending and opposition to the 1960 Democratic Convention’s

Submitted photo

Mary Holman O’Neil appears to be a dignified woman throughout her life.

No one is sure of the dates these pictures were taken, but seem to be representative of her throughout out the years of her political career.

platform in favor of civil rights for African Americans.

Upon her retirement, Sen. O’Neill declined an invitation to have a statue of her placed in the rotunda of the Illinois Statehouse. She told friends that she did not want her statue to face the “scoundrel� who defeated her in the 1930 Senate primary “for all eternity across the rotunda.�

Following her death in 1967, a school was named for her in Downers Grove. Friends later decided to honor her achievement anyway, placing her statue in the rotunda in 1976. In accordance with her wish, however, she does not face Barr. He is to her right with Mayor Richard J. Daley between them.

allowed us to keep serving the needs of the community – but the increased funding will of course be helpful. We

are in the process of trying to increase access to a domestic violence/partner abuse intervention program.�

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By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The Pike County Probation Office has a chief managing officer and three line staff plus an administrative assistant. “Our probation office currently supervises about 300 people not including persons whose probation is transferred out or juveniles,�

Chief Judge Frank McCartney, said. “Each officer averages approximately a case load of around 80 persons. It is a busy office.�

Defendants in the court system are sentenced four ways: straight conviction, IDOC sentence, probation, conditional discharge and supervision. Conditional discharge is non-reporting probation.

Probation, like conditional discharge, means a conviction is entered. With probation, the person typically will report to a probation officer in Pike County or if the person resides elsewhere the probation will be transferred to that county or state.

Supervision means no conviction was entered. If a defendant successfully completes supervision, no judgment is entered and at the end of successful completion of supervision, the case is dismissed.

Terms of probation may include, completing education by either returning to school or obtaining a GED, finding a job, supporting dependents, reporting to probation as indicated, random drug testing, counseling, anger management, or any kind of help needed to prevent a repeat offense, not to enter establishments whose main source of income is the sale of alcohol, and others as deemed appropriate.

Defendants are assessed a probation fee that may range from $25 per visit to the office to $50. Drug testing is often also mandated as terms of bond while a defendant is awaiting trial. The probation office also handles those duties. “Additionally, anyone placed

on probation or reporting supervision will pay a $25 per month fee while reporting to probation,�

McCartney said. “The $25 fee is pretty standard throughout the circuit although a couple of counties assess at $50 per month. We have been at $25 since prior to me becoming states attorney in 2000.�

What if a person is on probation but can not pay the fine or probation fees? “No one is ever turned away to meet with a probation officer,�

McCartney said. “The fees are generally assessed at the beginning of probation for the whole period of probation. If the person does not complete probation, unaccrued fees are abated. The people pay what they can afford to pay. Often times, probation will be terminated and the person will still owe money to the court which eventually gets paid. Drug testing fees get assessed in the same manner.�

The fees and fines across the state of Illinois are the same thanks to new legislation passed earlier this year. “Effective July 1st, new schedules were adopted throughout the state to make things uniform.

The theory was that if you got a speeding ticket in Pike and you got the same ticket in DuPage, it would cost the same,� McCartney said. “There are 13 schedules. On the criminal schedules, there is a small amount of money assessed on each case that goes into the probation and court services fund.

That fund is controlled by the Chief Judge.�

McCartney said in the past, the chief judge has authorized the county to use money from that account to make up for shortfalls on salaries for the probation officers in the office. “The state reimburses a percentage of a probation officer’s salary each year,� McCartney said. “Typically it runs in the 80 percent to 90 percent range. This fiscal year they are providing 100 percent reimbursement.�

Real Estate & Personal Property Auction of The Estate of Geneva Heffington House & Unattached Garage 1929 Restored Model A Ford & Parts, JD Tractor & Household When: Sat., Sept. 28th, 2019 @ 10:00 A.M. House Will Sell @ 1:00 Car Immediately Following. Location: In Calhoun County, IL. #2 Smokey Hollow Rd., Batchtown, IL 62006.

Take South Miss. Rv. Rd. 3 mi to Smokey Hollow Rd. (watch for signs) For Viewing or Other Info. Contact Terry @ 618-396-2563 or Ed @ 618-972-9756.

House & 24’x30’ Garage: 1360 sq. ft. Ranch home with 3 Bedroom, 2 Baths, Full Basement, w/walkout. Brick & Vinyl siding, Rural Water, on 2.5 m/l Acres. Road Frontage. For Terms & Pictures checkweb.

Tractor & Car: 300 JD Utility Tractor, 6’ Finish Mower, 1929 Model A Ford Fully Restored (runs good), Model A Parts: Motor, Transmission, Fenders, Rims w/tires, Bumper Running Gear, Frame, & other Misc. Model A Parts JD 20 gal. Pull Type Sprayer, JD 5hp.

Front Tine Tiller, Alum Tool Box For Pickup & other Misc. (call Ed for more info. On car & tractor, (618-972-9756).

Furniture, Household & Misc.: Sewing Machine w/attachments, 3 pc. Bedroom Set, Chest of Drawers, Twin Beds, Dinning Room Table, 2 Recliners, Occasional Tables, 4 Rolling Chairs & Octagon, China Cabinet, Sm. Frig, 2 Free Standing Closets, Chest Type Freezer, Waterfall Gentleman’s Wardrobe, File Cabinets, Pots & Pans, Handicap Items, Sm. Kitchen Appliances, Floor Lamps, Hobart Commercial Deep Fryer, 2 Commercial Fry Master Deep Fryers, Other Items too Numerous to Mention.

Collectibles & Misc.: Oil Lamps, Cook Books, Depression Glass, Apple Peeler, Cow Bells, Jewel Tea, 50’s Style Table, Old Records & Cabinet, 40 gal. Cast Iron Kettle, Sausage Stuffer, Lard Press, Hand Meat Grinder, Cast Iron Dutch Oven, Old Safe From The Bank of Batchtown, Glass Washboard, & Misc. Glass, Milk Can, Salt & Pepper Shakers, 2 Wooden Gun Cabinets, Other Items too Numerous to Mention.

Tools & Misc.: 8hp. Troy Built Tiller w/elect. Start, Rolling Craftsman Tool Box, Bee Hives & Equip., SS Honey Extractor, 2-#2 Wash Tubs, Fishing Equip., Trolling Motor, Bench Grinder, Fleshing Knife & Fur Stretchers, Air Compressor.

Other Items Too Numerous To Mention.

Check web for full listing, terms and pictures: www.klockesauction.com, auctionzip.com & facebook

“Have Gavel Will Travel�

Klocke’s Auction Service Auctioneer Terry Klocke LIC# 440000568 311 W Batchtown Rd., Batchtown, IL 62006 Ph# (618) 396-2563

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It’s better to know in advance The Pike County Board has made its decision and a Pleasant Hill business will be allowed to keep its doors open.

The owners of Stage Coach Inn, it is to be assumed, are pleased. Neighbors, presumeably, are not.

When zoning issues reach a point which requires outside parties to make a decision, this is usually the case. Ironically, the strong feelings associated with a zoning dispute are at the same time the strongest argument for having zoning in the first place.

Zoning, done well, is a pre-emptive strike to avoid conflicts in the future. When zoning laws are clear, all parties know what is and is not allowed.

Want to buy a particular property? Zoning allows you to know the extent to which it will be protected by the allowed – and disallowed – actions of neighbors.

Zoning laws must continually be re-evaluated as societal conditions evolve and change.

At one time, who would have envisioned tall towers to fling cell conversations around the globe? Who would have dreamed of gigantic windmills batting the breeze while creating electric power? Yet these are developments requiring thoughtful placement regulations.

Wherever you live and whoever is in charge of zoning in your jurisdiction, it would be a good idea to educate yourself on what you – and your neighbors – are allowed to do.

If you don’t like the rules in your rulebook, there are mechanisms to make a change. But the time to make alterations is before a zoning dispute crops up.

The poet Robert Frost once observed that “good fences make good neighbors.�

If you’re lucky, good zoning laws can do the same.

This Week's

Poll Question Week of Wednesday, September 25, 2019

dispute in Pleasant Q: AHillzoning has recently been decided.

A) If you own the land, you should be able to do whatever you like with it.

B) I favor strict zoning laws.

C) Zoning doesn’t matter much. It’s easy to get a variance.

D) Zoning laws are too complicated – instead, they should be easy for everyone to understand.

Share your answer at pikepress.com

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Finish Your Story: John Ottwell

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go to the VA for my medical care. If today you feel down or think you’ve got it bad, go to the VA. I have heard a lot of interesting stories there while waiting and I am reminded of the saying, “ Hurry up and wait,� while I wait.

Recently I shared a joke I heard with an old Marine.

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After sharing for a few moments he said to one of the men,

“I’m sorry, I didn’t get what branch you were in.� “Marines� was the reply.

The Army Major said, “Oh, I’m sorry. If I had known that I would have been talking slower and have used smaller words.�

We give Marines a hard time but I am happy to have served with some outstanding Marines.

I am grateful for their service.

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, UHDOL]H QRZ , ZDV VDFULÂżFing some of my young years to the military. I wasn’t a “gun hoâ€? military guy. I joined to see the ZRUOG QRW WR VDFULÂżFH Yes, I gave something up but I didn’t come anywhere close to what this kid did.

He gave me something I’ll never forget – a thank you. –––––––––––––––––––––– Q John Ottwell graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1984 and lives in Shrewsbury, Mo. His website is www.Finishyourstory.com.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR I would also like to commend the Pike County Sheriff’s Department and outlying counties for the great job they did capturing the criminals so quickly. Thanks to the Sheriff’s Department for being so kind to (YHU\ 3LWWV¿HOG UHVLGHQW VKRXOG UHDG WKH the victims.

LYNN WATERS book, “John George Nicolay, The Man in Chambersburg, Ill. Lincoln’s Shadow,� by Allen Carden and Thomas Ebert.

Nicolay, who spent eight years in 3LWWV¿HOG DV HGLWRU RI 7KH :KLJ )UHH 3UHVV was Lincoln’s chief of staff during the entire administration. He and John Hay, an DVVLVWDQW WR /LQFROQ ZURWH WKH ¿UVW ELRJUDphy of our 16th president. It was a monumental document of one of the greatest Americans.

The Abe Lincoln Project/Looking for Nicolay did not make Lincoln great but he helped make it possible for Lincoln to Lincoln in Pike County is a 501(c)3 nonachieve greatness. Nicolay’s work was a IRU SUR¿W ZLWK D IRFXV RQ HGXFDWLRQ DQG primary source of facts and is consulted by heritage tourism. Through our efforts, the Lincoln scholars to this day. By 1892, the &LW\ RI 3LWWV¿HOG ZDV DFFHSWHG LQWR WKH 10-volume biography was published and Looking for Lincoln Heritage Coalition 1LFROD\ IXO¿OOHG KLV GUHDP RI EHTXHDWKLQJ in 2005 when our Abe Lincoln’s Talking future generations his understanding of the +RXVHV 7RXU RI 3LWWV¿HOG ZDV GHYHORSHG :H DUH WKH RI¿FLDO SDUWQHUV DQG UHSUHVHQtrue greatness of Abraham Lincoln. ,Q 1LFROD\ PDUULHG 3LWWV¿HOG UHVL- tatives for Pike County in the 43 county dent Therena Bates. Their wedding recep- Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area.

The Abe Lincoln Project has had a busy tion was held in the Garbutt home on 500 summer. We hosted our annual Lincoln E. Washington.

WANDA HUTTER Days Civil War Re-enactment in June at Quincy, Ill. /DNH 3LWWVÂżHOG 7KH SDUNLQJ VXUYH\V FRQducted listed approximately 1,500 re-enactors and visitors from Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Mississippi, Nebraska, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin, 81 communities in Illinois and 40 communities in Missouri.

I would just like to say, I only hope our We have already begun plans for the 2020 Pike County State’s Attorney and judge re-enactment.

In August we staffed the Abraham Linwill hand down some harsh sentence to coln National Heritage Area at the State the four criminals who terrorized North Fair handing out the Pike County Express Pike County a few weeks ago. I’m sure the and Pike Press visitors guides. Volunteers crime victims will have nightmares of the crime the rest of their lives. I don’t think from the 6th Illinois Cavalry and the 1st any of us from that community have slept Texas Artillery (who brought a cannon) well since. We no longer feel safe in our were with us.

Our book “The Lincoln Connecown homes!

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tion – Pike County, Illinois – A Call to Arms:American Civil War 1861-1865� will be published this fall. It has been an eight year labor of research and dedication that includes Lincoln’s law practice and associates in Pike County, Pike County’s role in the Civil War including a full muster roll and Honor Roll and biographies of many soldiers. This historic volume will be illustrated with many photos and biographies.

We have hired Vervocity Interactive to redesign our website. Our webmaster Bob Norris is currently working on content. The Abe Lincoln’s Talking Houses Tour will be expanded into Pike County. Histories and KLVWRULFDO ¿JXUHV DQG SKRWRV RI FHPHWHUies will be included. Lincoln Days will be highlighted. Our website will link to the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area, City of Pittsfeld, Pike County Chamber of Commerce and US Grant’s Trail websites.

We expect the new website to be ready this fall.

We are in partnership with Quincy, -DFNVRQYLOOH 6SULQJ¿HOG DQG WKH 0LVVRXUL Civil War Foundation to expand the U S Grant’s Trail from Kentucky and Missouri into Illinois.

As the Abe Lincoln Project enters our 20th year, we look forward to continuing our efforts to promote Pike County’s connection to America’s greatest president, his life and times and to commemorate the role of Pike County in the American Civil War. The Abe Lincoln Project Board of Directors: ROSS ADAMS, SAM ANTHONY, ALICE CRIPE, BOB NORRIS, JIM SHEPPARD, CURT SIMONSON, D.J. WESTMAAS, SHARI ZENNER, KATHY ZIMMERMAN NOTE: This letter, published in the Sept. 18, 2019 Pike Press, listed Bill Camphouse as an Abe Lincoln Project/Looking for Lincoln in Pike County board member.

Bill is no longer on our Board of Directors.

We apologize to Bill for the error.

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serviceman came in and he had one prosthetic leg from the knee down. It was obvious from his age that this had happened recently.

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All we did was play cards, complain about the food and worked in port. This kid gave his leg and he was thanking me? :H DOO VDFULÂżFHG )RU VRPH it was time away from family, time away from home, or just putting up with military life.

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PICKINGS FROM PIKE’S PAST 100 YEARS AGO: HUGE CROWD WELCOMES ‘SOLDIER BOYS’ The big crowd was goodnatured, well-behaved and orderly. Not a person was VHHQ DOO GD\ XQGHU WKH LQĂ€Xence of liquor, according to Chief of Police John Scott.

5RDGV ZHUH ÂżQH WKH ZHDWKHU ideal, and everyone enjoyed the outing. In spite of the deplorable train service and a few other handicaps, the committee put on more than had been promised.

3LWWV¿HOG PHUFKDQWV DQG housewives are experiencing the sugar famine along with WKH ELJ FLWLHV 2QO\ D TXDUter’s worth could be sold to a person, and the local bakeries say they will have to shut down if they can’t get more sugar at once. At no time, even during the war, has the situation been as serious as it is now.

Mr. A. W. Schimmel has purchased of Mrs. Anna Dustin and her father George Sanderson the two cottages on Webster (now Memorial) street for $4,000. It is said that Mr. Schimmel will in time erect a home on the two lots, moving the two small 100 Years Ago houses to other lots.

Oct. 1, 1919 )RU WKH ÂżUVW WLPH LQ VHYHUDO The Welcome Home to the Soldier Boys last Fri- years, the elevens of Quincy 125 Years Ago day drew a crowd estimated DQG 3LWWVÂżHOG FODVKHG ODVW Oct. 3, 1894 all the way from 7,000 to Friday on the local gridiron.

Ringling Brothers big 15,000. The square was The game was fast and furishow and circus came to beautifully decorated with RXV DQG WKH VFRUH LV 3LWWVÂżHOG LQ FDUV DQG PRVW EXQWLQJ DQG Ă€DJV 7KH YDUL- not a real index of the trouncof the local citizens spent the ous women’s clubs furnished LQJ ZKLFK 3LWWVÂżHOG KDQGHG entire afternoon at the depot the “eatsâ€? for the boys and to Quincy. The playing of and on the show grounds cigarettes were given all men Davis, King, Walsh, Plattner southeast of the city. An es- LQ XQLIRUP 7KHUH ZDV D ÂżQH and Doocy stands out as detimated crowd of 11,000 at- parade, which included in its serving of mention. tended Monday afternoon’s ranks a dozen or more sailshow, and a large crowd that ors and marines and lads in 75 Years ago night as well.

Oct. 4, 1944 $UP\ NKDNL VWURQJ ,W Notwithstanding the im- was a day long to be rememGriggsville had a sucmense crowd that was gath- EHUHG ZLWK ÂżQH HQWHUWDLQPHQW cessful second annual Apple HUHG LQ 3LWWVÂżHOG 0RQGD\ by local and out-of-town tal- Festival in spite of overcast everything passed off with- ent. skies, rain and chilly tem-

150 Years Ago Sept. 30, 1869 The Griggsvillians had a grand blow out at their celebration of the arrival of the train cars on Wednesday last.

The cannon, band, food, etc. were all called into requisition, and “all went merry as a marriage bell.�

A few boarders can be well taken care of at Mr. J. B. Warrington’s on the corner of Fayette and Illinois streets.

Some of our citizens visited the Quincy Fair and report it not much of a success.

Dan Bates took his horse, Buckskin, and won second premium in a trot, in a ring RI ÂżYH KRUVHV WKDW KDG QHYHU made better time than 2:50.

The time made was considerably under that.

Remember that our fair in 3LWWVÂżHOG FRPPHQFHV 2FWRber 12th, and last four days, with horses, cattle, and a ladies department.

2XU WKDQNV DUH GXH WR Messrs. J. H. Wheeling, Chris Butz and Chris Heschley for the readiness with which they turned out the other night to help capture the chap who stole our horse.

out any serious disturbance.

There were of course in town those who tried to drink all the liquor in the saloons, but failed miserably at the job, and simply laid themselves out.

B. J. Low of Newburg has the contract to furnish 200 perch of rock for the new opHUD KRXVH DW 3LWWV¿HOG Dr. T. H. Shastid of 3LWWV¿HOG LV SODQQLQJ WR ORcate in Galesburg, and has gone east to purchase instruPHQWV DQG RI¿FH DSSDUDWXV The new Masonic temple is being built in Barry, and will be only a few stories inferior to Chicago’s wonder.

The new opera house in Barry would be an ornament WR D FLW\ ÂżYH WLPHV RXU SRSXlation, and will be opened 2FW E\ WKH 7URXEDGRXUV Davis Brothers of Chicago have opened a new dry good store under the opera house.

Wild turkeys are so thick around Nebo that our sportsmen have to kill them in selfdefense.

peratures. Shirley Rumple was crowned queen, and U.S. Senator Scott Wike Lucas was the speaker Thursday night. He is named for the Honorable Scott Wike of 3LWWVÂżHOG IRUPHU PHPEHU RI Congress.

Farmers State Bank was WKH ¿UVW LQ WKH FRXQW\ WR EHcome a $4 million bank. The bank’s daily statement Sept.

UHDFKHG ZLWK GHSRVLWV RYHU ,W is remarkable that in spite of the money going into war bonds and other securities, WKH 3LWWVÂżHOG DQG RWKHU FRXQty banks have shown a stead increase in assets.

Many social events have been held in honor of Rev. and Mrs. Russell Booker and daughter, who are planning WR OHDYH 3LWWVÂżHOG DIWHU years. The Vesper Singers, a group organized by Rev. Booker, had a potluck supper at the Louis Stone home. A program similar to the reception given the Bookers when WKH\ PRYHG WR 3LWWVÂżHOG ZDV presented at that gathering.

Staff Sergeant Victor Rush Weaver, Milton, Detroit and 3LWWVÂżHOG ER\ DQG IRUPHU worker at the Brown Shoe factory, has fallen in action on the wild battle front in )UDQFH +H LV WKH VW 3LNH County boy reported killed LQ DFWLRQ +LV LV WKH ÂżUVW JROG star on the honor roll of the Detroit Church of Christ.

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Guest column: Jim Nowlan

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he only way for IlOLQRLV WR DYRLG D ÀVcal apocalypse is to create a powerful, independent board that would administer bitter budget medicine. Lawmakers would be required to take a single vote — up or down, with no amendments — on the prescriptions. Why so draconian, Nowlan?

First, the Legislature has never once in the past 20 years adopted an honest balDQFHG EXGJHW 2EYLRXVO\ WKH Legislature lacks the will to solve our problem. The result LV WKH HTXLYDOHQW RI of debt and unfunded future obligations for each household in Illinois (at three people per), according to Truth in Accounting, a CPA-led research group.

Second, if the 2020 election vote on Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s proposed new tax on high-income earners fails, ¿VFDO FKDRV LV OLNHO\ WR IROlow. Unpaid bills would balloon beyond the present $7 billion. Bond houses would declare our debt junk. Businesses would shun the state because of uncertainty about their future taxes.

Third, even if the Pritzker plan passes, it won’t be enough, amazing as that might sound. His tax is projected to bring in an addiWLRQDO ELOOLRQ D \HDU %XW the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability, a respected research group, predicts that just two years from now, assuming no new programs, the state will face a $5 billion EXGJHW KROH 6R ¿VFDO GLVDVter might be delayed but not averted.

What to do? There are tough, unpopular measures out there that would solve our budget problems, without increasing tax rates, including Pritzker’s.

Sure, we should reduce waste and corruption, and Illinois already has done some of that, but such is penny ante stuff compared with the elephants in the room. My research shows that state spending on pensions has

increased seven-fold since DQG WKDW IRU 0HGLFDLG almost four-fold — adjusted IRU LQÀDWLRQ ,I ZH FDQœW FRQtrol these huge items in the budget, we can’t control the budget.

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The state high court has said we can’t take these actions. But, faced with legislative action to do so, and ÂżVFDO FKDRV WKH FRXUW FRXOG conceivably change its perspective. After all, remember, “The switch in time that saved nine.â€? (Go to American history, court packing VFKHPH

Medicaid. This problem requires federal action. In Sen. Dick Durbin and Rep. Cheri Bustos, Illinois has two powerful federal lawmakers. They must step up.

Why and how?

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Most states with income levies tax retirement, but not Illinois. Doing so would be worth more than $2 billion in revenue. Most states have broader sales taxes than does Illinois. If a number of services were taxed, that’s another couple of billion.

And there are places we can save big money and put it to better use. If, for example, we shuttered our hundreds of tiny school districts, we could shift hundreds of millions from administration to the classrooms.

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he great national labor leader John L. Lewis once was asked what organized labor wanted. His response was telling: “More.�

Lewis is long dead but his spirit lives on in the American labor movement.

I was thinking about Lewis when I read that General Motors workers have gone on strike.

What struck me the most about the strike was how little attention it has received.

When I was growing up, GM was the nation’s largest employer. Today, it’s not even LQ WKH WRS Companies like Walmart, Amazon and FedEx now have much bigger workforces.

The story is much the same for the United Auto Workers. The UAW was arguably once the nation’s most powerful union.

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lost market share, automated and shifted manufacturing overseas.

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Looking at those numbers, it’s hard to see why any company would chose to make themselves even less competitive. Then again, the Wall Street Journal reports that the strike will cost GM $100 million a day in lost production.

This leaves the company in a no-win situation. It can halt the hemorrhaging of money by giving in to the union.

But this will almost certainly put the manufacturer at even

more of a competitive disadvantage over the long haul.

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The fact of the matter is the U.S. has two auto industries.

2QH FRPSRVHG RI *HQHUDO Motors, Ford and Chrysler, is mostly Midwestern and is unionized.

The other American auto industry is mostly Southern and non-union. The owners of these factories are Japanese, European and Korean companies. But their workers are every bit as American as the ones laboring on assembly lines in Detroit.

My wife drives a Honda that was made in Alabama. I drive a Chevy made in Indiana. I can’t say one vehicle is more “American� than the other.

Frankly, I couldn’t give a hoot whether the person who built my car paid union dues.

What I care about is whether the car is a good value and will serve my family’s needs.

And judging by how GM and the UAW are battling to remain relevant, it would appear I’m not the only one that has reached that conclusion. ––––––––––––––––––––– Q Scott Reeder is a veteran statehouse journalist and a freelance reporter. ScottReeder1965@gmail.com.

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Dennis Heavner Dennis Wayne Heavner, age 65, of rural Pittsfield passed away on Friday, September 20, 2019 at his home. He was born on October 27, 1953 in Pittsfield to Marion Ross and Pauline Sanders Heavner. He married Brenda Craddock on December 16, 1976 at the Independence Christian Church, and she survives. Dennis and Brenda were married on the same day as his parents, 33 years later.

Dennis graduated from Pittsfield High School, Class of 1971. He worked at Billy’s Bi Rite and for Dr. O’Connell for a time. Dennis always farmed with his dad on the family farm, and continued to live and work on the farm until his passing. He enjoyed cutting and selling firewood, being outdoors, and working in the timber. He served on the Oakwood Cemetery Board and he loved Elvis. Dennis had so much love for his family and friends, and his daughter meant more than anything to him. He and Andria greatly enjoyed spending their time together at his childhood home no matter what it was they were doing.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 43 years, Brenda; his daughter, Andria (Eddie) Gates of Pittsfield; brothers, Jerry (Helen) Heavner of Pittsfield and Estill Heavner

of Rockbridge, Ill.; a special nephew, Jayson (Lisa) Heavner of Pittsfield and several other nieces and nephews; and his favorite motherin-law, Kay Casey of Fairbury, Ill. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion Ross and Pauline Heavner; daughter, Katherine Danielle Heavner in 1988; and a son in infancy.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Pittsfield. Visitation will be held on Monday, September 23, 2019 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to be made to Oakwood Cemetery.

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

Kenna Poor Kenna Jayne Poor, age 4 of Rockport, Illinois received her angel wings on Saturday morning, September 21, 2019. Kenna Jayne was born to Ethan and Cody (Herald) Poor on May 29, 2015 in Quincy, Illinois.

Kenna Jayne was a girly girl and a tomboy all rolled up into one beautiful soul.

She was a sweet soft-spoken little girl with dimples that always made the world around her smile. She always told everyone she loved them. Her best friend was her brother, Kayse who she lovingly called Bubba. They were inseparable, they were home-schooled together and enjoyed rock hunting together along with swimming, swinging and jumping on the trampoline. Kenna Jayne loved princess dresses and shoes and she enjoyed having tea parties. She loved her baby dolls, Barbies and trolls.

Kenna Jayne was a busy little girl who loved to help cook in the kitchen, playing dress up and putting on makeup, enjoyed sticker books and puzzles and loved school and learning the alphabet. Kenna Jayne was always ready for sleepovers at her grandparents and great-grandparents houses.

She was a dancer and tumbler, attending the All About Dance and More in Mt. Sterling, Illinois. Kenna Jayne played soccer and was a member of the Pike County Soccer League. Her mom was her coach and she loved her teammates. Kenna Jayne was always ready to ride on the tractor with her Papaw.

She always had a super fun time Jeepin with her dad. She loved the bouncing, the loud noise and she loved to go fast.

Kenna Jayne especially loved her pink blanket, aka “pink aww�, watching her TabTab and her BunBun and all her stuffed animals. She also loved to sing and her favorite song was “You Are My Sunshine�.

She is lovingly survived by her parents, Ethan and Cody Poor and brother, Kayse Poor of Rockport, Illinois. Grandparents; Beverly and Dusty

Poor of Rockport, Illinois and Jay and Tammy Herald of Mt. Sterling, Illinois. Great grandparents; Raymond and Joan Moffit of Nebo, Illinois, Jack and Marcella Herald of Mt. Sterling, Illinois and Gloria Fry of Mt. Sterling, Illinois. Aunts and uncles; Godparents Jesse (Rachel) Poor of Pittsfield, Illinois, Kris (Brandon Lyons) Herald of Mt. Sterling, Illinois and Dalton Heightman of Pittsfield, Illinois.

Great aunts and uncles; Sherry Herald of Mt. Sterling, Illinois, Tamara (Lee) Ator of New Canton, Illinois, Gayla (Ron) Combs of New Hartford, Illinois, Curt (Missy) Moffit of Milton, Illinois, Jeff (Ann) Moffit of Pittsfield, Illinois, Shelly (Todd) Claxton of Hinkley, Illinois, Diana Coulter of Springfield, Illinois and Mike (Donna) Fry of Dyersburg, Tennessee.

Several great-great aunts and uncles and numerous cousins also survive.

Kenna Jayne was preceded in death by her great grandparents Jim and Dixie Poor, great grandfather John Fry and great-great grandmother Louise Thrasher.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Interment will follow at Samuel Taylor Cemetery in Rockport. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to be made to the Educational Fund for Kayse Poor. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh. com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Judith Keim Judith Faye Keim, 67, of Carrollton died on Friday morning Sept. 20, 2019 at Jerseyville Nursing and Rehabilitation in Jerseyville.

Born in Pittsfield, IL on May 10, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Mary Frances (Fowler) Keim.

Surviving are her brother-in-law: Tom Morgan of Carrollton, 2 nephews: Chris and Jason Morgan and a great –nephew: Jacob Morgan and a greatniece Amber Morgan.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sister: Jerilyn Morgan.

Judy was head of Medi-

cal Records at Vandalia Hospital in Vandalia, IL and a member of Carrollton United Methodist Church.

She loved to cross stitch, knit and do bead work.

Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. on Wednesday Sept. 25, 2019 at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton.

Funeral services will be held at the funeral home immediately following visitation.

Burial will be at 2 p.m. at Pittsfield West Cemetery in Pittsfield, IL. Memorials may be made to the church. Condolences may be left online at: www. airsman-hires.com.

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Phillip K. Lawson Phillip K. Lawson, 65, of rural Rockport passed away Monday, September 16, 2019 at his home.

Phillip was born November 28, 1953 in Pittsfield, a son of Orville S. and Eva Marie Marshall Lawson.

He married Beverly Dawn Penrod on February 14, 1984 in Clarksville, Mo. and she preceded him in death.

Phillip was a 1971 graduate of Pleasant Hill High School, where he enjoyed playing football and received a Bachelor Of Science Degree from the University of Missouri at Columbia.

Phillip was employed in the construction field by the Central Laborers Union Local 253 in Jacksonville for many years. He was an avid NASCAR fan, a football fanatic and he enjoyed hunting, fishing and mushroom hunting.

Survivors include a daughter, Tamara N. Lawson of Louisiana, Mo., a niece, Brandi Dohm, two

nephews, Tice Forgy and Travis Forgy, an aunt, Jean (Gerald) Graham and an uncle, Larry Cress.

Phillip was preceded in death by his parents, wife, two sisters, Diana Forgy and Reba Rhoads and by a niece, Neali M. Clendenny.

Cremation is being accorded. A memorial service was held Sunday, September 22, 2019 at 6 p.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill.

Memorials are suggested to the Pleasant Hill Wolves Football Team or to the Miller Cemetery in Atlas.

Ron Daniels Ron Daniels, age 72, of Griggsville, Il. died Sunday morning (September 22, 2019) at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Il. He was born July 3, 1947 in Pittsfield, Il. son of the late Ervin and Edna Mae Farren Daniels.

He married Lucy Farrell on May 25, 1968 in Griggsville, Il. and she survives.

Also surviving are two daughters, Heidi Ripley (Gregg) of Rock Falls, Il. and Holly Gresham (Jim) of Pittsfield, Il.; two grandchildren, Daniel and Paige Ripley of Rock Falls, Il.; three sisters, Pat Hartman (Bill) of New Salem, Il., Joyce Kuck (Stan) and and Lisa Bauer (Bryan) all of Pittsfield, Il.; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Ron was a 1966 graduate of Pittsfield High School.

He enlisted in the U.S Army serving in Viet Nam. He was an employee for the Illinois Department of Transportation until his retirement in 2013. Ron was the president of Griggsville Park Board, and past fire chief and 25-year member of the Griggsville Fire Department.

Ron loved drinking coffee with friends, doing puzzles and HO model trains. He loved spending time with his Correction In Roy Hobson’s obituary that appeared in the Sept.

11 edition of Pike Press, Roy was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Teresa McDaniel.

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Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday (September 26, 2019) at Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville, Il. Burial will be in Griggsville Cemetery with graveside military rites to be conducted by Griggsville American Legion Post. Visitation will be held 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel. Memorials may be made to Griggsville Park Board or St. James Episcopal Church both c/o Airsman-Hires Chapel, Box 513, Pittsfield, Il. 62363. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.airsman-hires.com.

Wanda L. Johnson Wanda Lee (Conner) Johnson of Lansing, KS 85 passed away August 19, 2019.

Wanda has gone to reunite with her husband Jack of 55 years. Wanda originally of Pleasant Hill born June 7, 1934 to Robert R. and Clemma B. (Franklin) Conner the youngest of 8 children, Logan (“Little Walter�), Bill, Opal, Fred, Jake, Hallie, and Wanda. Hallie of Northern Illinois survives the family.

Wanda grew up in Pleasant Hill and met Jack Johnson of Pearl and they wed March 23, 1951. They had their first baby girl in March 1952 who passed away in January 1953. She is laid to rest in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Wanda and Jack relocated to Lansing, KS where they had a family of 3 children.

Jack nicknamed his wife “Blondie� and for Jack and many of their lifelong friends that name stuck with Wanda till Jack’s passing on January 29, 2006.

She was preceded in death by her 10 month old daughter Sandra Lea, her parents, her teenage grandson Dwight R. Hubbard, 4 brothers, 1 sister, and her spouse Jack.

Wanda is survived by her children Sharon (Jim) Hubbard, Lansing, Janie (Gene) Gates, Lansing, and Russell D. (Chris) Johnson , Leavenworth, sister Hallie Crowder, Illinois, 8 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 1 great great granddaughter (Kensley) who also shares Wanda’s birthday. Wanda was very proud of her 5 generations of children.

Wanda was a very easy going lady who loved the

company of everyone she met. She worked numerous years in retail as a sales clerk at J.C.Penney’s in Leavenworth. She was a wonderful mother who was always there for her children. After retirement her and Jack enjoyed camping and taking road trips along with spending quality time with their grandchildren. For 55 years she always managed to make it back to her hometown for a family reunion which is still celebrated every August since 1964. She was able to attend this past reunion and has rarely missed one. Family is very important to her. She looked forward to the phone calls from her sister Hallie. Hallie would try to make sure they spoke to each other every day to help close the gap of miles that separated them. Wanda is truly going to be missed, but we take comfort in knowing she is reunited with her husband and family and will be waiting with open arms.

Wanda was laid to rest with her husband at Fall Creek Cemetery in Jarablo, KS. on August 24, 2019. Pastor Cape Rust officiated her service with special prayers given by nephew Jim Robinson.

James ‘Jim’ Sisk James A. “Jim� Sisk, 64, of Baylis, died Sept. 20, 2019 at his residence.

As per his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded.

Graveside services will be held Sept. 28, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Park Lawn Cemetery with Military Rites conducted by

the Barry American Legion Post #22 and the US Army Reserve Honor Guard. Memorials are suggested to the family in care of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be sent nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry is handling the arrangements.

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Homecoming for Pittsfield, Pleasant Hill PHS homecoming theme: Red Carpet/Hollywood

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Members of the Pittsfield High School Homecoming Court gather in front of the high school Wednesday, Sept. 18.

Standing in the front row from left to right are Soren Pine, Taylor Scott, Jayden Stendback, Ali Merryman, Raegan Smithers, and Carlee Constable. Standing in back from left to right are Finley Petty, Cherise Anderson, Elaina Ten Eyck, Rebekah Barton, Kayla Merryman, Avery Lewis, and Macee Borrowman.

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The Pittsfield High School Homecoming started this week with street painting, locker decorations, float making,dummy building and dress-up days.

Monday was Movie Monday where student could dress in their favorite movie t-shirt or dress in comfy pajamas as if they were home watching a movie; Tuesday was Throwback Tuesday and students dressed as someone from the past or wore past fashions; Today, Wednesday is Red Carpet Day. Student were encouraged to dress as their favorite celebrity or what they would wear if they were on the red carpet; Thursday, is class color

day and Friday is Red and Black day.

The always popular powder puff game is tonight at 7 p.m. on the football field and Thursday is the informal crowning of the homecoming queen and bonfire.

Those events will follow the Lady Saukee volleyball game versus North Greene.

Friday will be the National Honor Society follies/Pep Assembly with the parade assembling at2 p.m. in the east parking lot.

Friday night will be the homecoming game versus New Berlin. The senior homecoming attendants will be introduced at half-time of the game.

Saturday night will be the formal dance at 7:30 with the formal crowning at 8 p.m.

Pleasant Hill revises homecoming schedule

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The Pleasant Hill High School Homecoming Court, seated, left to right: Queen Candidates Neali Little, Brennan McEwen, Jasmine Barnes, Carly McGlynn, Sydney Clendenny. Standing, left to right: Junior attendants Dawn McKinnon and Dylan Richards, King Candidates Tristan Coy, Kelly Ham, Gavin Anderson, Kodiak Rogers, Freshman attendants Trey Shireman and Beretta Winchell, sophomore attendant Shelby Turner. Absent from photo: King candidate Sam Shonhart and sophomore attendant Nick Gouran. The formal crowning of the queen will be Saturday night at 7 p.m. in the small gymnasium. The dance will be from 7:30 to 10 p.m.

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Due to the success of the Pleasant Hill Junior High Softball team and their trip to the state tournament Friday, homecoming activities at Pleasant Hill High School have been moved around.

The Homecoming Parade is moved to Thursday at 1:45 p.m. with line up beginning at 1:15.

Homecoming King, Queen, and Flower Girl will be announced on Thursday at 9 a.m. in the large gym.

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Football game will still begin at 7:30 p.m., Friday,with the presentation of the court at 7 p.m.

The Thursday volleyball game and bonfire are not affected. Volleyball versus Greenfield is at 6 p.m.

Students wearing their class color get in for half price.

Bonfire starts around dusk.

High school students will build floats Wednesday.

The Wednesday evening junior high football game is not affected. It begins at 6 p.m. and will be honoring eighth grade players and parents.

JWCC Ag Center hosts 16th annual livestock competition

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JWCC ag students Erin Mowen of Pleasant Hill, Carmen Long of Pittsfield, Chaney Parker of Winchester, and Mary Perry of Camp Point take a lunch break in the shade during the 16th annual JWCC ag alumni livestock competition. The students helped lead the high school competitors throughout the event, and assisted in moving livestock.

Griggsville-Perry students gather prior to the 16th annual JWCC Ag Alumni Association’s 16th annual livestock judging event. From left to right are Kaylee Spencer, Brianna Dobson, Emily Dunham, Braden Mountain, Kaitlyn Leenerts, Sage Martin, and Griggsville-Perry ag instructor Evan Sheppard.

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Approximately 350 high school students converged on John Wood Community College’s (JWCC) ag center near Perry Friday, Sept. 20.

The JWCC ag alumni association hosted the group’s 16th annual livestock judging event on the 20th, attracting students from as far away as Memphis, Missouri and Clinton, Illinois. “This event helps highlight our students and our facility,� Ag Faculty Chair Mike Tenhouse said.

Twenty-seven school districts from Illinois and Missouri were represented in the livestock judging competition, including many local schools.

The participating high school students judged goats, sheep, swine, and cattle — which were made available for the competition by local livestock producers. In addition, students had the opportunity to view the ag center facilities.

Griggsville-Perry ag teacher, and Pike County native, Evan Sheppard brought a team of 11 students to the competition. Sheppard believes ag education is crucial to Pike County. “There are ag jobs everywhere in Pike County,�

Sheppard said. “Even if you’re more urban, everybody eats and everybody wears clothes, and it helps you understand what is in your food and what you wear.�

Sheppard said that the ag program at Griggsville-Perry covers a wide array of ag top-

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Approximately 350 high school students took part in the JWCC Ag Alumni Association’s 16th annual livestock judging event near Perry. Pike County students took part in the competition, along with students from 27 districts throughout central Illinois and northeast Missouri.

ics — including construction, veterinary technology, horticulture, agronomy, animal science, mechanics, and conservation. “Well over half of Griggsville-Perry students are in ag,� Sheppard said.

Sheppard indicated that the livestock competition fits in neatly with GriggsvillePerry’s agriculture curriculum. “It’s so close to the beginning of the year, it’s a great way to introduce students to the art and the science of livestock evaluation,� Sheppard said.

JWCC also views the livestock judging event as an opportunity to show local high school students that there are opportunities to pursue an agriculture education locally. “We want the students here, to show them what we’ve got right in their back yards,�

JWCC ag alumni president Amanda Obert said.

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Students participating in the 16th JWCC Ag Alumni Association annual livestock judging competition gather around a pen to evaluate swine.

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The Pikeland Community School Braves won their regional Monday night. Team members are, front row, left to right, Weston Leonard, Grant McCartney, Conner Sweeting, Carter Frazier, Tim hull, Iaac Helms, Lane Foster, Javen Petty, Kaden Mountain, Luke Saxe, Luke Archer, Nate McAllister. Second row, Jerrad Heinz, coach, Darrin Craven, coach, Kyle Bradshaw, Cole Walston, Owen Shaw, Eli Mendenhall, Brennan Tomhave, Connor Allen, Draven Puterbaugh, Preston Bonds, Clayton Reinhardt, Aaron Shaw, Keaton Hittner, Justin Pennock, Coach Brad Hamilton and Coach Wade Smith.

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Kaitlyn Lennert, a Griggsville-Perry Lady Tornado, extends to hit the ball in a recent volleyball game at Griggsville-Perry. G-P’s next game will be Sept. 25 at home versus Calhoun.

The end of season youth football tournament begins Saturday in Calhoun.

Lightweight division: Calhoun will play Winchester at 9 a.m; Mendon-Unity will play Pittsfield at 11; Carrollton will play Pleasant Hill at1 and Quincy will play North Greene at 3.

In the heavyweight game, Pittsfield will play Winchester at 10; Mendon-Unity will play Calhoun at noon, Calhoun will play Pleasant Hill at 2 and Quincy will play North Greene at 4 p.m.

The second round of games will be Oct.5 at Quincy and the play-off championships will be Oct. 13 at Pittsfield.

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The Pleasant Hill Junior High Wolves kept their undefeated streak alive though the regional championship game where they defeated Carrollton, 7-1. Team members in no particular order are, Reese McKinnon, Ryleigh Meyers, Kaitlyn Borrowman, Lyla Higgins, Kaylee Toohill, Abby Henderson, Cadee Hansen, Braylee Clendenny, Charlie Barns, Sadie Lemons, Sadie Sholtis, Lilly McElfresh, Emma Henderson, MaKenna Winchell, Mckinley Lowe, Jade Peebles, Harlee DeCamp, Ava Wombles, Maddie Sidwell, Maddie Daniels, Hannah Hill, Alli Neitzel, Kali Vanstrien and Danni Lewis.

Road to the state for the Wolves

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press After defeating Carrollton, 7-1 in the championship game of the regional and Camp Point, 4-0 in the section at Liberty, the Lady Wolves are headed to state.

The regional championship game was played at Pleasant Hill Monday, Sept. 16.

McKinley Lowe took the mound for the girls and threw 24 first pitch strikes, struck out 7 and walked none. She gave up one hit.

Offensively, Pleasant Hill struck in the first inning when Lowe helped her own

cause with a sacrifice hit, scoring a run.

The second inning was a game changer as the Pleasant Hill girls put four runs on the board after sacrifices by Hannah Hill and Emma Henderson and a two-RBI single from Harlee DeCamp.

McKenna Winchell led the team in batting, going two of three at the plate.

At Liberty versus Camp Point, Harley DeCamp had two hits, MaKenna Winchell added one with two RBIs. Lowe struck out 10.

Springfield Calvary is the girls opponent in the first round at state.

Lady Wolves trying to Pack the Place The Pleasant Hill Lady Wolves are inviting everyone teated their volleyball game, vs. Greenfield Sept. 26 starting at 6 p.m.

This is the Lady Wolves homecoming game and they would like to Pack the Place.

High school students are encouraged to wear their class colors and the general public is asked to wear school colors.

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QBS THE SAUKEES AT NORTH MAC

Bobby Stout was under center Friday night for the Saukees game versus North Mac. Stout threw for 17 yards and rushed for 22 more including one touchdown.

The Saukees will host New Berlin Friday night for the homecoming game.

Western Lady Wildcats take fifth at Mercer County

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The Western Lady Wildcats volleyball team posted three wins to one loss to claim third place at the Mercer County Tournament Saturday.

In the game versus Sherard, the Lady Wildcats posted a 25-22, 26-24 win.

Haleigh Conkright and Haley Flores had two aces; Olivia Campbell had 11 kills, Sadie Abney had six; Flores had 7 digs, Montanna Smith, six; Olivia Campbell had two blocks.

The next opponent to fall was Galva, 25,17, 25-10.

Kylin McQuay had five aces, Smith had two; Campbell had eight kills, Abney had six; Flores had 14 digs, Lyndi Weir, 7 and Campbell had one block.

In the game versus AFC, western won, 25-17, 25-10.

Conkright had four aces; Flores, 3; Campbell had six kills, Flores had three, Weir

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The Western Lady Wildcats improved to 5-10 on the season with three wins at the Mercer County tournament Saturday. Team members are, Kylin McQuay, Skylar Bainter, Haley Flores, Lyndi Weir, Montanna Smith, Maddie Williams. Second row, McCanna Dolbeare, Natalie Harris, Olivia Campbell, Katie George, Haleigh Conkright, Sadie Abney.

had six digs, Smith, had four.

Campbell had four blocks.

The one of the loss of the tournament came at the hands of Orion, 12,25, 11, 25.

Flores had one ace,

Campbell and Abney had eight and five kills respectively;Weir had four digs, Flores, three, Campbell had one block

Bowling Results

Women’s Bowling scores Tuesday afternoon ladies Fashion Flowers 39 21 Gray House B & B 36 24 Road Runners 33 27 Rolling Pins 31 29 Late Comers 30.5 29.5 Loose Cannons 28 32 Pin Pals 27 33 Bowling Bags 25.5 34.5 Gutter Gals 25 35 Five Aces 25 35 Team scratch game, Late Comers, 700;

team scratch series, Fashion Flowers, 1998; team handicap game, Loose Cannons, 1012; team handicap series, Loose Cannons, 2880; scratch game, Beth Wade, 180; scratch series, Beth Wade, 528; handicap game, Terri Wombles, 240; handicap series, Mary Baker, 654.

Second half winners was Fashion Flowers. The team includes Barb Shipp, Suzy Reeder, Deanna Phillips, Marilyn Heins, Donna Stephenson.

Beth Wade had the best individual high average at 164.50.

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LADY SAUKEES TAKE SECOND AT MACOMB

The Pittsfield Lady Saukee golfers took second place Saturday at the Macomb Invitational. Left to right, Audrey White, Kara Williams, Drew Welbourne, Lauren Williams and Karley Bogatske. Kara Williams was medalist the match with an 88. Macomb finished first, followed by Pittsfield, QND, Camp Poinnt, Canton, Mercer County, ill Bluffs, West Hancock, Macomb JV, Galesburg.

SCORE BOARD Sept. 16 Central, 25, 17, 25; Western, 19, 25, 17 Kills: Sadie Abney, 7, Haley Flores, 6; Digs, Montanna Smith, 10, Lyndi Weir, 9; Blocks, Olivia Campbell, 4, Sadie Abney, 2; Assists, Haleigh Conkright, 8, Montanna Smith, 6.

Sept. 17 Volleyball Liberty, 25, 25, Western, 12,1 4 Kills: Olivia Campbell, 5, Sadie Abney, 3; Digs, Montanna Smith, 8, Sadie Abney, 3, Aces: Haley Flores, 1; Kylinn McQuay, 1.

Sept. 18 Volleyball Routt, 25, 25; Griggsville-Perry, 10, 10 Blocks; Brianna Dobson, Ashley Waters, Mya Kattleman, Madi King, 1 each; Digs, Kaylee Spencer, Kaitlyn Lennerts, Jenna Kelley, 4; Madi King, 3, Mya Kattelman, Brianna

Dobson, each with 2; Renae Martin, Ashley Waters, Sophie Bennett, all with one.

Brown County, 26, 24; Pittsfield, 24, 18 Kills: Katie Cox, 3, Abigail, Cox, 4, Josie Marable and Mckayla Jennings, 2, Kate Hoover, Chloe Lemons each with one;; Digs: Katie Cox, 14, Mckayla Jennings, 7, Chloe Lemons, 5, Chloe Walson, 7, Kate Hoover, 3, Josie Marable 3, Reagan Smither, 2; Assists, Josie Marable, 5, Chloe Lemons, 4, Abigail Cox, 1, Solo blocks; Abigain Cox, 3; Chloe Lemons, 1.

Olivia Campbell, 12, Haley Flores, 6; Digs, Haley Flores, and Lyndi Weir, both with 11; Blocks, Olivia Campbell, 6.

Golf Pittsfield Lady Saukees, 218; Routt only three players (with scores of 43, 43, 57.)

Lauren Williams, 49, Audrey White, 54; Drew Welbourne, 57, Finley Petty, 58, Natalie Hobbs, 69 and Rylee Martin, 78.

Sept. 19 Camp Point, 25, 19, 25; Pittsfield, 12, 25, 21.

Katie Cox, 11 digs, Josie Marable, 11 assists.

Sept. 20 North Mac 26, Pittsfield 10 Rushing: Gauge Gratton, 15/132; Bobby Stout, 9/22, one touchdown; Wade Howland, 6/19; Jakob Freeman, 4/9; Story, 2/5; 187 total rushing yards.. Passing: Stout, 2/17; Receiving: Gratton, 2/17;

Southeastern, 26, 14, 25; Western, 24, 25, 19 Aces: Kylin McQuay; Haley Flores, 2; Kills,

North Green, 44, Pleasant Hill 32 Passing, Kelly Ham, 6/73 yards; rushing,

Kodiak Rogers, 17/ 210, five touchdowns, Eligah Berg, 4/89, Aiden Johnson, 11/14; Receiving: Berg 2/56, Johnson, 1/7, Dell, 1/10;Tackles: Berg, 4; Johnson, 2 solo, 4 assists, Carson Dell, 2; Kelly Ham, 4 solo, 6 assist, Joe Lamberson, 1 solo, 4 assists, Kodiak Rogers, 4 solo, 7 assists, Samuel Shonhart, 1 solo, 1 assist, Will Carsey, 1 solo, 5 assists, Tristin Coy, 1 solo, 1 assists, Gavin Anderson, 2 solo, 2 assist, Ryan Tunget 3 solo, 3 assists, Coltyn Pruner, 1 solo and Bryan Pults, 5 solo, 5 assists, Sept. 21 Golf Lady Saukees at Macomb Invitational Kara Williams, 41, 47 total 88; Aubrey White, 50, 44, total, 94; Drew Welbourne, 49, 51, total, 100; Lauren Williams, 55, 59, 114; Karley Bogatske, 63,64, 127.

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What’s Happening BARRY Q Activities for children who are 5 and under will be Sept. 23 at 5 p.m. Also at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 The Rubber Ducky Club continues indefinitely for children from birth until they enter Kindergarten. We have sold 14 quilt boards, so far. We have 7 left, so come on in anytime we are open and begin your board. You are also welcome to take it with you and paint it on your own.

GRIGGSVILLE Q The Griggsville Christian Church will be hosting movie day Saturday, Sept. 28 from 2-4 p.m.

They will be watching "The Secret Life of Pets 2". The movie will be given away afterwards. Snacks and drinks provided. Everyone is welcome.

Q The Griggsville Day Unit of HCE will meet Thursday, Sept. 26 at 1:30 p.m. in the home of Carol Bradshaw with Nancy Kunzeman as co-hostess.

We will fill out the program books for the next year, please bring your calendar. Note the change of date from the 3rd Thursday to the 4th Thursday.

Q Griggsville Perry High School Blood Drive is being sponsored by the Anatomy/ Physiology class through the Central Illinois Community Blood Center Sept. 27 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The blood drive will be held in the large gym at Griggsville Perry High School located at 202 North Stanford in Griggsville. Please call the office at 217-833-2352 to sign up for an appointment to give blood. Please note that when donating make sure and bring a valid photo ID. Dependent on the amount of blood units contributed, one or more senior students will be awarded a scholarship at the end of the school year.

PITTSFIELD Q Pittsfield High School class of 1994 reunion Oct. 19 at Bowlers Universe.

Alumni Brad Miller will be performing. Looking for addresses of class members.

If you are a member or know someone who was, contact text Tammi Zumwalt 217653-2462 or email tammizumwalt@gmail.com Q Pittsfield High School class of 1955, will have a get together Sept. 27 at 11 a.m. at the Cardinal Inn. All are welcome.

Q Meals Plus for Seniors serves lunch at noon,

Monday through Friday at Findley Place. Over 60, meals are based on donations. Call Connie by 8:50 a.m. on the day you would like to make reservations at 217-285-6150. Milk and bread offered with every meal.

Q The Pittsfield Garden Club will meet at 11 a.m.

Friday, Sept. 27 at the Senior Center, 220 West Adams.

Members will car pool to the Pittsfield Lake, please bring your own lunch.

Q Make a professional looking wreath, learn new techniques, and tricks of the trade! Oct. 03 at 6:30 p.m. at the Farm Bureau in Pittsfield. Register @extension.illinois.edu/abhps.

MILTON Q Milton/Pearl HCE Flea Market will be held at the Milton Corn Carnival inside the Milton Community Center. Times are Friday, Sept. 27 at 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28 at 9 a.m.

- 4 p.m. Half price sales will be on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Q Donations are accepted and may be dropped off at the Community Center beginning Wednesday, Sept.

25 from 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. and Thursday, Sept. 26, 9 a.m.

- 5 p.m. Please no clothing or extremely large items.

Questions may be directed to Mary Eustace, 217-2042460 or to any Milton/Pearl HCE member.

PLEASANT HILL Q Oct. 12: Great Outdoor Banquet, First Baptist Church at Pleasant Hill.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Free will donation. Adult grand prize, Mission sniper elite crossbow; 5-15 year prize; Matthews Mission Hammer Bow, Guest speaker will be Mark Rose. Door prizes and silent auctions. Proceeds go to missions.

Q Join the Western/ Pleasant Hill 0-3 program Wednesday, Oct. 23 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. for story time at the Pleasant Hill Elementary School Library for a few stories and a craft.

Little ones are welcome to check out a book until the next story time. A snack will be provided at closing and all children are welcome.

ONGOING Q Nazarene's Samaritans Closet 117 S. Memorial.

New hours: Wednesday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. . Every 3rd Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Q The East Pike Lending Library is open Saturdays from 9 a.m.- noon. They

Deeds Rudolph Dolezal and Adam Dolezal to J & S Illinois Properties LLC, NE, SE 1/4 / 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 14, Montezuma Township; Part of the NE 1/4, Sec. 14, Montezuma Township.

Frank C. Madda to J & S Illinois Properties LLC, NE, SE 1/4 / 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 14, Montezuma Township.

Jerry Johns to David L. Yokem and Cynthia O. Yokem, Part of the SE 1/4, Sec. 13, Ross Township.

Anne Elizabeth Lacey Miller and Martha Lynn Lacey Russo to Robert Dale Lacey and Bruce Wayne Lacey, Block 1, Lots 1-2, Meachems Addn., Montezuma; Block 1, Lots 10-12, Montezuma by Meacham.

Kenneth G. Dewitt and Tammy A. Dewitt to Edward L. Thomas and Alicia M. Thomas, Block 6, Lot 6, Thompsons Add., Griggsville.

Kelli White and Kelli Jones to Dave Avery, Block 22, Lots 7-8, Johnsons Addn., Griggsville.

Donna S. Scranton to Roger D. Nichols and Roberta L. Nichols, Block 8, Lot 5, Sweets Addn., Hull.

Brock Thomas to Willard R. Lynch, Sr., Destiny Lynch, Zachary D. Westfall, Block 15, Lot 7, Whittens Addn., Kinderhook.

Janet C. Yelliott to Elizabeth J. Davis, Block 5, Lot 4, Jones Addn., El Dara; NW 1/4 / 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Sec. 21, Derry Township.

Phyllis Hougen to Raymond G. Anderson and Nelia F. Anderson, Block 16, Lots 1-3, Baylis.

Janet L. Shirley to Ronald E. Goewey, Block 7, Lot 1, Windmiller Heirs Addn., Nebo.

Robert A. Jones, Mary Cooley Jones and Marry Corinne Jones to Brice L. Laux and Nicole P. Laux, Lots 12-13, Davis SD.,

Pittsfield; Lot 18, Davis SD., Pittsfield.

Kristina Steuck and Joyce Hembrough to Patricia A. Steuck, Lot 53, Dutton & Benson 2nd Addn., Pittsfield.

John Michael Orr to John Michael Orr Trustee and John Michael Orr Trust, NE, SE 1/4 / 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 1, Fairmount Township; NE, NW 1/4 / 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 1, Fairmount Township; SE, SW 1/4 / 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 1, Fairmount Township.

Roger A. Reel, Roger Reel, Sara Jane Reel and Sara Reel to Roger Alan Reel Co Trustee, Sara Jane Reel Co Trustee, Roger Reel Trust 2019 and Sara Reel Trust 2019, Lot 24, CW Curtis SD., Pittsfield; SE, SW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 9, Pittsfield Township; SW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 9, Pittsfield Township.

Christopher Lanham to Bryar R. Pruett, Block 16, Lots 3-4, Pittsfield.

Carol J. Freesmeyer Co Trustee, Brenda L. Middendorf Co Trustee, David B. Barton Co Trustee and Dallas Barton Family Trust to David B. Barton, NE, SE 1/4 / 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 16, Spring Creek Township; SW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 16, Spring Creek Township; NE, SE 1/4 / 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Sec. 21, Spring Creek Township; Part of the NW 1/4, Sec. 22, Spring Creek Township; Part of the NE 1/4, Sec. 21, Spring Creek Township; Part of the NW 1/4, Sec. 20, Spring Creek Township; NW 1/4 / 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 20, Spring Creek Township; Part of the NE 1/4, Sec. 19, Spring Creek Township; Part of the NE 1/4, Sec. 21, Spring Creek Township; [Partial], Sec. 21, Spring Creek Township.

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in and around the Pike County Area offer a huge selection of books to loan and a wide variety in the free pile. No fees of any kind are associated with the library. Stop in and see what the fuss is all about. Enter as a stranger, leave as a friend.

Q The Pittsfield High School Class of 1955 will meet the third Tuesday of each month at 11 a.m. at the Cardinal Inn. Order from the men.

Q Area senior adults are invited to a Bible study with David and Charlotte Hamilton on the first and third Thursdays of each month from 10-11 a.m. in the Shaw room at the Pittsfield Senior Center, 220 W. Adams St., Pittsfield.

Bible-based studies focus on senior adult needs. A free printed study guide is available each session. Join David and Charlotte in celebrating their 12th year of bible study, singing favorite hymns and praying for each other.

Q Barry Public Library is in need of a continuous supply of empty ink cartridges of all kinds including toner canisters. The library is able to recycle them to Staples in exchange for their office supplies. They can pick up in Pittsfield. Please call 217335-2149.

Q Do you have an old cell phone you don’t use anymore? We will take all donated phones, even if they are damaged. They can be left at the Quanada in Pike County office at 941 W. Washington in Pittsfield.

For further information, call 285-6119.

Q Calvary Baptist Church of Pittsfield's Helping Hands is held every 3rd Saturday of the month from 9-11 a.m.

Q Pike County Senior Citizens Center Widows Support Group meets in the Shaw room every 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. There also is a monthly card party/luncheon scheduled for every 2nd Wednesday.The players play Pitch and Bridge and if you are interested please call the center at 217-2854969.

Q Home and Community Education (HCE) board meets the first Monday of each month. Visitors and members of HCE are invited to attend the 10 a.m. meeting at the Farm Bureau building.

Q The Springfield Vet Center is now offering Readjustment Counseling in Pittsfield. We are currently at the American Legion

Post 152 every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Veterans and their families can schedule an appointment by calling 217-492-4955 during normal business hours and asking for John Mizer LSW. Q Bursting Bubbles foundation emotional support group on the first Wednesday of the month from 6-7 p.m. at the Pike County Housing Authority Community Building and at Illini Hospital on the second Thursday of the month from 6-7 p.m. For more information call 217-335-2961.

Q 12 Step Al-Anon Family Support Group for alcohol and narcotic addiction every Monday at 8 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Pittsfield (Breezeway entrance). For more information, call Betty at 217285-6191.

Q Set Free is a non-traditional recovery program for adults (ages 18+), based on doing life together.

Join us for Set Free every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Pittsfield Assembly of God. There is free childcare, from birth-6th grade. Learn more: Set Free Recovery Group on Facebook.com.

Q The Pittsfield Masonic Lodge meets the second Monday of every month at the Masonic Lodge.

Q Theology classes on the Catholic Christian faith will be held Monday evenings at 7 p.m, at St. Mary's Catholic Church parish hall in Pittsfield. The classes are taught from the perspective of sacred scripture. Class instructor will be Rev. Mark A. Schulte, pastor.

Q The Pittsfield High School Class of 1959 will meet the third Tuesday of each month at 11 a.m. at the Courtyard Cafe OUT OF COUNTY Q Bluffs American Legion will hold chicken and fish dinners Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Jan. 8, Feb. 12, March 12, April 8, and May 13.

All you can eat dinners.

Menu: Fried chicken, fish, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, corn, slaw, dessert and drink. Carry-out available, handicap accessible, and high chairs are available.

Q The Ken Bradbury Foundation in partnership with Triopia High school presents a oneday-only musical performance Saturday, Sept. 28 at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Triopia small gym. The show feature songs that were written by Ken for the

Four facing home invasion charges receive continuances

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The four men accused of committing a series of burglaries and home invasions in the north Pike area were all in court Tuesday.

Germarco Tate, Jordan Gallup, Edwin Powell and Tyler Runk have all been charged with various crimes related to a crime spree Aug. 15-16 in rural Chambersburg and Perry. All four men appeared with their attorneys and in custody as they are still lodged, unable to make the $300,000 bail that was set at the time of their arrests.

Tate, 26, appeared first.

He was immediately served noticed of an additional charge of residential burglary in rural Chambersburg, earlier in the event. His attorney, Walker Filbert, asked for a continuance of one week due to the fact they had only received discovery before the case was called.

Judge Frank McCartney agreed to postpone the case one week, until Oct. 1, to allow the defense to look over the evidence before proceeding with arraignment.

Gallup appeared with

his attorney, Ryan Parker.

Gallup also had the burglary charge added as well as a theft charge and possession of a stolen vehicle. His attorney also said they had just received the discovery packet from the state’s attorney and there was a lot to go through. Gallup’s arraignment was also continued until Oct. 1.

Powell also received a continuance on his arraignment for the same reason. Powell is lodged in Statesville Prison. He, too, will be back in court but not until Oct. 8. McCartney warned the state’s attorney’s office and the defense to get subpoenas issued because the case is still set for the Oct. 14 jury trial. He is represented by David Shaw.

Runk appeared later in the morning. He also had an new count of residential burglary added. Keisha Morris, his attorney, said he was not asking to be on the October jury docket and would like to have his arraignment continued. McCartney set Oct. 22 as his arraignment with the understanding the case will go on the January jury trials if a deal is not worked out before then.

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Many of the original performers return to the Triopia stage to reprise their high school roles.In-between the performances, there will be a silent auction of various memorabilia from past Triopia shows. All proceeds benefit the Ken Bradbury

Foundation. Tickets can be purchased at The First National Bank of Arenzville and CNB Bank and Trust in Chapin.

Q Poetry retreat at Overlook Farm in Clarksville, Mo. Oct. 18-20.

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Pike County Historical Society to hold annual meeting Oct. 14 The Pike County Historical Society (PCHS) will celebrate 53 years of growth and development in Pike County at the group’s 2019 Annual Meeting beginning 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14 at the museum’s front entrance at 400 East Jefferson Street in Pittsfield. All members of PCHS are invited to attend with a guest.

Activities will include introductions of current board members, light food and drink, and

at 5:30 p.m. keynote speaker, Quincy’s Reggie Ankrom, will address attendees. Ankrom is a noted historian and author, currently completing his third book. Ankrom has contributed to many other books, magazines and newspapers since 2000.

Both the East School Museum and the Pike County All Wars Museum will be open for viewing displays. A variety of historical books will be avail-

able for purchase, including C. John Nicolay, The Man in Lincoln’s Shadow by Dr. Allen Cardin and Thomas J. Ebert.

PCHS memberships will be offered, and a brief meeting will be held to elect 2020 officers. A 2019 King and Queen of Pike County History will be announced at 6:15 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, the evening’s activities will be held in the annex building behind the All Wars Museum.

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Corn Carnival coming this weekend The Milton Corn Carnival is fast approaching. Pageants will be held Friday, Sept.

27 with the Queen Contest at 5:30 p.m. The Baby Contest is for ages 0-24 months, call Heather Richards 217491-2008 for more information. Little Mister & Miss, ages 4-6 years, call Ashlee Nash for more information. Junior Miss, ages 6th8th grade, and Queen, ages 9th-12th, call Julie Mountain 217-242-9491 for more information.

The Corn Carnival begins at 10 a.m. Saturday morning with a corn hole tournament and pet and kiddie parade.

Kids games, hay scramble and backseat driver con-

test finish out the mornings activities.

The Milton Corn Carnival Parade being 1:30 p.m.

Saturday Sept. 28. Parade registration information is available on the Milton Corn Carnival FB page. Contact Heather Richards at 217491-2008 or hrichards@ pikeland.og for more information or with questions.

For Vendor information for the Corn Carnival, contact Glenna Pruitt 217-3717518.

The second annual cornbread contest is Saturday. Registration begins at 2 p.m. the Milton Corn Carnival stage. Judging is at 3 p.m. . Prizes with be given

BY KARRIE SPANN 217-723-4262 for first and second places in each category. Check out the Milton Corn Carnival FB or contact Kassey Gatewood at kcgatewood23@yahoo. com for more information.

Milton Corn Carnival Lip Sync & Talent Show beings at 5:30 p.m. Saturday followed by the Country Band NonStop at 7:30.

The Corn Carnival finishes up Sunday morning with a community church service at 10 a.m. with Rick Musgrove.

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Pittsfield’s economic development director Diana Halmick met with representatives from Mt. Sterling and Macomb at Pittsfield’s Courtyard Cafe Monday to discuss downtown revitalization ideas. Clockwise from left around the table are Halmick, Mt. Sterling city administrator Vada Yingling, Macomb city clerk Melanie Falk, and Macomb downtown development director Kristin Terry. The group discussed downtown development initiatives in each of their communities — including tax incentives, downtown housing projects, a “business pitch� competition, and Picture Pittsfield.

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Logan Agri-Services owner Ed Logan, left, introduced Illinois Secretary of Agriculture John Sullivan, who was the featured speaker at Logan’s 2019 Plot Day Tuesday, Sept. 17. Sullivan addressed an audience of dozens of local farmers on a number of timely ag topics, including the state of the 2019 Illinois harvest.

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Birthdays and Anniversaries for This Week: Sept. 25 -- Melissa Johnston, Troy Garner Sept. 26 -- Mckenzie Gwartney Sept. 27 -- Clint Weir, Tasha Kirk, Sharon and Roger Straus Sept. 28 -- Maurice Slater, Nicole Browning, Kerensa and Jon Webel Sept. 29 -- Elizabeth Rudd, Emily Rhodes, Pennie Rush, Penny Tedrow, Bill and Laura Grimsley Sept. 30 -- Debbie Fitzpatrick, Rachel McCaherty, Vanessa Edgar Oct. 1 -- Our one and only son, Nathan, Shawn Haughey, Carol and Bob Barton Prayers take just a few minutes to say, and have such tremendous power!

And so very much appreciated. Take time to read the following requests, praying over each one. And if you have a few minutes out of your day, do that again.

Prayer requests: Barb Ward, Bonnie Prudoehl, Chris Sitton, Cooper Lemons, Connie Vermillion, Christine Henthorn, Connie McFall, Diane Garner, Frances Larson, Greg Ketterman, Ginger Whitlock, Helen Mays, Jenny Fox, Jerry Gully, Josh Bennett, Lois Thomas, Lisha Fee, Luetta Swartz, Linda Schnabel, Mark Vermillion, Melinda Chandler,Milo Klein, Pastor Gary Dice, Pat and Tim from Minnesota, Roger Straus, Radar Grim, Roger and Sue Robbins, Roger Bonnett, Steve Davis, Susie Fudge, Susan Shaw, Ted Patton, Tom Ruble, Wayne Robbins, several unspoken prayers, the country Israel,

River Honor Flight coming up this Thursday Sept. 26.

The veterans will be coming back to John Wood Community College in Quincy around 10:30 p.m. if anyone would like to Welcome these Fine Veterans back Home.

Pleasant Hill Jr. High Softball Girls are regional champs and now will be gong to State this Friday in Normal, IL. Let’s give them a Big Congratulations and continue to ~Go,

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yahoo.com Fight, Win!!~ You girls make Pleasant Hill town so Proud! “It’s a New Season. A perfect opportunity to do something New, something Bold, something Beautiful!�

If you haven’t read the winning essays presented by our young students for the Apple Festival, check them out in the business windows up town!

Congratulations to the following essay winners: Grade 5: first place-Melanie Smith, second place-Bryan Brown, third place-Hunter Brown. Grade 6: first place-Kaydence Miller, second place-Fayth Shoemaker, third place-Jaci Kirk. Great jobs, students!

The Apple Festival Elementary Coloring contest winners were: Morning Pre K: first- Ike Martin, second Gracie Dunmire, third- Kendryk Buhlig; Afternoon Pre K: first- Hattie Slight, second- Madison Smith, third- Waylon Kirk; Mrs. Butler’s Kindergarten: first- Jamison DeOrnellas, second- Ella Dunham, thirdKayden Taylor; Mrs. Van Winkle’s Kindergarten: first- Max Hannig, second Trevor Syrcle, third- Emma Bauer; Mrs. Gresham’s First Grade: firstBrody Manson, second Faith Hasten, third- Falyn Miller; Mrs. Jones’ First Grade: first

Casey Weatherby, secondRorie Dunham, third- Lydia Kurfman; Mrs. Dunham’s Second Grade: first-Leo Dunham, second-Hadley Howland, third-Aubrey Kirgan; Ms. T Bradshaw’s Third Grade: firstKarsyn Miller, second-Benjamin Bradshaw, third-Ruby Waters; Mrs. Kelley’s Third Grade: first-Knox Dunham, second-Daytlynn McCallister, third-Mason Blackburn; Mrs. Bingham’s Fourth Grade: first-Riley Curfman, secondPeyton Cook, third- Kristian Amsden.

Congratulations to the following ladies on their winnings in the queen contest: Queen and Best Orator- Raegan Stauffer, first Runner-Up- Brianna Dobson, second Runner-Up and Miss Photogenic- Kaitlyn Leenerts, Apple Princess- Kaylee Spencer, and Community Scholarships- Renae Martin and Brookelyn Crone. All the ladies in the contest looked beautiful and done a great job!

Congratulations to Johnny Appleseed and Ms. Apple Blossom, Kaedyn Wilby and

By NADINE KESSINGER 217-407-4502 kessy@casscomm.com Deni Taylor! Our sympathy is extended to the family of Ron Daniels who passed away Sunday, Sept. 22 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Ron was the president of the Griggsville Park Board and was a 25-year member of the Griggsville Fire Department.

Bob and Vicki Norris enjoyed spending time with a group of the Norris gang near Hillview on Sunday to attend a reveal party for their granddaughter Makayla Brown and her husband Brentin. I’ll just say there was a lot of blue smoke in the air!

Our condolences go to the family of Clementine Maggio who passed away at Illini Hospital Sept. 17. “If they would have had ‘the pill’ back when I was having kids, I would have ate them like popcorn!�- Loretta Lynn

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BY WYVETTA DAVIS 217-285-4880 w9yti@irtc.net night, Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Barry American Legion and all profits will be used to buy food for the Food Pantry. Eighteen games will be played, $6 and $9. Cards will start being sold at 6 p.m. and bingo will start 7 p.m..

Trivia Answers: 1. What make of semi truck has a little dog on its hood?

(Mack) 2. What did the Nile River turn to when God gave Moses the plague to use? (blood) 3. How many men that were born in Pike County played major league baseball, and who were they? (two -Dave Altizer and George Nicol) 4. What is the largest city on the Mississippi River?

(Memphis, Tennessee) 5.

Where was Apostle Paul let down in a basket through a window in a wall?

(Damascus) 6. Which of the 48 contiguous states extends farthest north? (Minnesota) There was a nice group that gathered for the graveside funeral of Don Ogle at the Grandview Cemetery in Hannibal, Wednesday, September 18th. Afterwards, several of us went to Country Kitchen (Don’s favorite restaurant) to enjoy food and fellowship.

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Signs say fall is coming Well, here it is the first week of fall and sure beginning to look like it with the changing colors and few leaves starting to dwindle off the tree branches! The weather is fitting this week as well, looks like some beautiful days ahead.

Deepest sympathy to the family of Phil Lawson, he has been in and around community of Atlas and Pleasant Hill for most of his life.

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Deepest sympathy to the Ethan and Cody Poor family over the loss of their little girl.

Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you. Ephesians 4:31, 32 Pittsfield High School Class of 1973 Luncheon will be this Friday, Sept.

27, at the Cardinal Inn at noon. All classmates and significant others are welcome to attend.

Received the following information from Mark Welch: In the Parish Hall of St. Mary’s in Pittsfield, there will be a weekly class on the catholic faith. This class will be from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. each Monday, and the class will cover the apostle and nicene creed, baptism, confirmation, Eucharist, confession, anointing of the sick, priesthood, marriage and the ten commandments. This class is commonly called The Right of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) and may be used for persons who wish to become members of the Catholic faith. However, it is also used for anyone who has an interest in catholic teaching and would like to learn more. Many Catholics use the class as continuing education. The classes are offered for free and will be instructed by Fr. Mark Schulte. The classes conclude at Easter.

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Celebrating 90 Lillie J. Mayberry Burton will celebrate her 90th birthday, Oct. 3 with a card shower.

Cards may be sent to Knollwood Retirement Village, 20 Jacksonville Place, Jacksonville,62650 Lillie’s children are Jeanne (Larry) Marriage, Steve (Jan) Mayberry, Allen (Trish) Mayberry, Donald Burton, Raymond ( Heavy)

Recorder ensemble the Pike Pipers spent the weekend at Sprague’s Lodge near Kinderhook rehearsing for upcoming concerts.

Members from left to right are Anna Borrowman, Kristine Camphouse, Suzanne Lanchester, Jo-an McIntire, Lori Berquist, and Alice Cripe. Bill Camphouse assists the group with their rehearsal. At the same time, St. Louis area residents enjoyed a weekend quilting retreat at the Lodge.

Burton, deceased, Richard (Peggy) Burton, Debra (Jim) Moultan, Diane (Jeff) Bates and Randy (Stephanie) Burton. There are 18 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Lillie enjoys playing cards and reminiscing with family and friends. Anyone who could send a card or stop by and wish her happy birthday in person, would be appreciated.

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CNA instructor Jane Martin shows off some of the lab equipment available to nursing and health sciences students at Pittsfield’s John Wood Community College Southeast Education Center.

Health sciences a focus at JWCC’s Southeast Education Center in Pittsfield

by DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press During community forums held by John Wood Community College (JWCC), Pike County residents expressed a need for additional local educational opportunities in health sciences such as nursing.

In response, JWCC has expanded the availability of health sciences coursework and programs at the College’s Pittsfield Southeast Education Center (SEC). “We now offer all of the pre-requisites necessary to apply to the nursing program in Pike County, which saves considerable time and money for students,� JWCC public relations director Tracy Orne said.

Students preparing for JWCC’s nursing program and other healthcare career tracks can now take pre-requisite science courses at the Southeast Education Center in Pittsfield. Dr. Justin Cobb (IMG 8019) of Pittsfield joined long-time JWCC science instructor Mike Smith this year to offer biology, chemistry and anatomy courses.

To provide greater access to help train future medical office workers needed by regional healthcare providers, John Wood Community College has a new online medical office certificate that can be completed in one year or less. “John Wood’s certificate has great courses that will be a definite benefit for applicants looking for receptionist, scheduling or patient access representative positions,�said Tena Awerkamp, Blessing Physician Services director of primary care services.

JWCC’s online Medical Office certificate includes the following six courses: Customer Service, Introduction to Medical Office,

Medical Terminology, Human Relations in the Workplace, Keyboarding and a related elective course. “Many of our students don’t have time to meet in person, but want to find a way to work full-time and pursue courses that can get them into the healthcare industry,� Lisa Atwell, JWCC assistant professor of office technology said. “The online option gives them flexibility and access to the education they need to give them a leg up on other candidates for medical office positions.�

JWCC’s SEC also offers Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) classes in the fall and summer to help train students to fill open CNA positions at Illini Hospital and area nursing home facilities.

The fall CNA program is 16 weeks, while the summer program is condensed into eight weeks.

In addition to traditional college students, Pittsfield and Western high school students are also eligible to take JWCC CNA courses.

According to Western guidance counselor Stefanie Rennecker, four Western students are enrolled in the CNA program this semester. “We allow seniors to miss two morning academic periods to attend CNA classes in Pittsfield,� Rennecker said.

Rennecker added that high school students are not eligible for federal student aid to assist with tuition and fees.

JWCC instructor Jane Martin said that the CNA students must pass a background check and score an 80% on the state CNA test in order to work as a CNA upon completion of the JWCC program.

Descendants of Frank W. and Florence Miller met at the Jaycee Park at Lake Pittsfield as they have done for the past 35 years. The reunion is held the week prior and up to Labor Day. Almost perfect weather conditions persisted throughout the week. On Saturday the kids threw candy from the wagon during the Fall Festival parade which they always love doing. Evening meals were homemade tenderloins, tacos, friend chicken and butterfly pork chops with a variety of side dishes. Homemade ice cream made by Richard Spann was a hit on both Saturday and Sunday. Recreational activities included a bags tournament, washers, volleyball, kick ball, and some card playing. Hay rides around the lake were also part of the fun.

Those in attendance were are as follows: Patt Spann, Randy and Jeanne Spann, Rick and Nicholas Spann, Ryan and Schuyler Spann, Ethan, Evan, and a friend Jackson. Nick and Casey Beck, Joe, Will and Wes. Cody and Deanna Spann and Lyla, Tyler and Emily Hill, Bailey, Paisley, and Kinley. Don Snyder, Larry and Kay Synder, Greg and Tammy Zumwalt, Nathan, Madison and a friend Reid, Craig and Rachel Lacy, Karson and Kipton, Derrick

Cards of Thanks BRYANT The family of Mardell Bryant would like to thank everyone for their kindness of food, flowers, thoughts and prayers at the passing of Mardell. We would also like to thank Niebur Funeral Home, and the Christian Church ladies that provided the lunch.

Thank you, The Family HAMMITT The family of Lura Hammitt expresses their love and appreciation for the many acts of kindness shown by church friends, daycare families and neighbors and those who provided countless dishes of food to feed 50 – 60 people every day for a week. Thanks to Liberty Village and Barry Community Care Center personnel for their service to our Mom during the last five years.

The Hammitt Family will always be grateful for the many ways you expressed your love and concern.

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By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press After using technology that was unheard of years ago, the Pike County Sheriff’s Department was able to solve a burglary and theft charge in the Rockport area.

The PCSD responded to call of burglary Aug. 29 at about 11 a.m.

Upon the deputy’s arrival at the scene, it was reported that over $10,000 worth of tools had been stolen during the burglary.

The victims indicated they had surveillance video of the burglary and theft.

After reviewing surveillance video and conducting countless interviews with others, the Pike County Sheriff’s Department was able to identify one person in the video.

With the cooperation of the Pike County State’s Attorney’s Office, an arrest warrant was issued for Jaime M. Kessler, 34, Quincy, for the offenses of burglary and theft. She was arrested Sept. 9 by officers from the Pittsfield Police Department and the PCSD after a traffic stop and taken to the Pike County Jail where she is being held in lieu of $50,000.

Again, this time from a business in Louisiana, Mo., officers used surveillance video to identify two others associated with the burglary and theft. The trio had stopped at the business shortly after the alleged crimes were committed.

Arrest warrants were obtained for Michael J. Smith, 41, of Quincy and Christopher A. Smith, 37, of Quincy, for burglary and theft over $500.

Sept. 11, the Pike County Sheriff’s Department with the assistance of the West Central Illinois Task Force was able to locate several witnesses regarding this investigation.

Witness interviews were conducted which

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.

Amanda J. Johnson, 31, Pleasant Hill, was arrested Sept. 16 at 1:30 p.m. on a felony charge of arson. She remains lodged with no bond set.

Melissa A. Hack, 39, Hull, was arrested Sept. 17 at 11:32 a.m. on a felony Pike County warrant. She remains lodged in lieu of $2,500 bond.

Travis E. Orr, 37, Griggsville, was arrested Sept. 17 at 12:47 a.m. on possession of a controlled substance, felony theft of a motor vehicle and driving while revoked or suspended. He posted $250 and was released Sept. 18 at 6:45 p.m.

Shawn J. Knous, 53, Meredosia, was arrested Sept. 17 at 2:28 a.m. on a charge of theft of a motor vehicle and felony possession of a controlled substance. He was released Sept. 18 at 4 p.m. on his own recognizance.

Blake A. Howland, 26, Beardstown, was arrested Sept. 17 at 11:11 a.m. on a Cass County warrant alleging possession of a controlled substance. He posted $200 and was released Sept.

18 at 2:45 p.m.

Damon K. Young, 20, Nebo, was arrested Sept. 17 at 1:46 a.m. on a charge of aggravated battery. He post-

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led to the recovery of a majority of the tools stolen during the burglary.

The investigation also led to the discovery of tools stolen from a burglary in Adams County,.

The West Central Illinois Task Force was able to locate and arrest Christopher Smith in Quincy, on the Pike County warrant. He was transported to the Pike County Jail.

One suspect, Michael J. Smith, is a fugitive and authorities are actively looking for him.

Sheriff David Greenwood commended the joint effort put forth by the various law enforcement agencies. “Without the assistance of the West Central Illinois Task Force and the Quincy Police Department Street Crimes Unit this particular investigation would not have gone as smoothly as it did,� he said.

The West Central Illinois Task Force is made up of officers from the Quincy Police Department, Adams County Sheriff’s Department, Brown County Sheriff’s Department, Pike County Sheriff’s Department, and the Illinois State Police.

If you know the whereabouts of Michael J. Smith please contact Pike County Crimestoppers at (217) 285-1500 or the Quincy Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at (217) 228-4474 or you can submit a tip by going to www.quincycrimestoppers.com.

Nebraskans face charges in Pike

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Sunday evening, Sept.

22, a member of the Pike County Sheriff’s Department conducted a traffic stop on County Highway #3, north of I-72.

Following the stop and investigation, the officer arrested the driver, Thomas V. Kelley, 48, and a passenger, Sarah Kelley, 34, both of Eustis, Neb. for possession of methamphetamine, more than five grams, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.

Both Kelleys were transported, without incident, and lodged in the Pike County Jail.

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Dispositions Traffic: Speeding ($120 unless noted): James R. Anders, 10/18/84, Hull, $164.

Chyann N. Davis, 12/29/03, Barry, $353.

Clark E. Koeller, 1/14/97, New Canton, $164.

Brittany N. Smith, 5/20/87, Nebo, original charge, 6/20/19; failure to appear 9/12/19, $155.

Miscellaneous traffic: Donald R. Foster, 10/7/51 Pittsifeld, overweight on axle, $353.

Michelle L. Hart, 5/1/78, Pleasant Hill, driving on a suspended license, $150; 12 months supervision.

Lorie P. McDaniles, 5/6/62; Pearl, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Jessica K. Miller, 9/25/83, Pleasant Hill unlicensed, 407.

Tyson D. Pittman, 2/23/88, driving on a revoked license, $1,530, 24 months supervision; 240 hours community service.

Gary H. Smith, Jr., 11/1/72, Kinderhook, orate uninsured motor vehicle, $450, six months supervision.

Misdemeanors: Ryan T. Brown, 9/20/87, Baylis, $800, revoke probation on a 2016 violate order of protection charge, 100 days in jail, 20 days credit for time served.

Felonies: Ryan T. Brown, 9/20/87, Baylis, harassment, threat, violate no contact order, $1,247, 24 months probation, 2 years in the IDOC and credit for 27 days served.

Jacob M. Frasier, 8/26/86, Pittsfield, possession of methamphetamine, $2,237, 30 months probation, 60 days periodic imprisonment with credit for 5 days served.

Jeremy Miller, 12/5/83, Griggsville, 2016 charges of fleeing, criminal damage to property, revoke probation, $2,652, 24 months conditional discharge.

Three vehicle crash sends five to hospital

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press A three vehicle accident north of Pittsfield sent five people to the hospital with minor injuries.

According to a report from the Illinois State Police the accident happened on U.S. 54 one-half time south of 270th Street Saturday morning about 11 a.m.

Ferol D. Hillebrenner, 78, Pittsfield, was driving a 2017 Volkswagon and attempting a left turn into a private driveway. She was being followed by a 2015 Nissan driven by Haley M. Thiele, 25, Pittsfield, who was struck from

behind by a 2003 Maroon Chrysler driven by Rebecca S. Buhlig, 33, Perry. The impact sent Thiele’s car into Hillebrenner’s car.

Klayton Miller, 23, Pittsfield, was a passenger in the Thiele vehicle and David R. Current, 65, Griggsville was a passenger in Hillebrenner’s car.

U.S. 54 was closed for approximately one hour while the accident was being handled.

Buhlig was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

Assisting at the scene were the Pike County Sheriff’s Department, Pittsfield Police Department, Pike County EMS

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By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press A traffic stop on Highway 96, north of Pleasant Hill resulted in the arrest of Damon K. Young, 20, Nebo, who was wanted on a Pike County warrant for aggravated battery. The stop was made by the Pleasant Hill Police Department at 10:14 p.m. Sept. 16.

His bond was originally, $15,000 but was reduced to $5,000. Young posted $500 and is due in court Oct.8 for a preliminary hearing. Keisha Morris has been appointed his attorney.

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Dillon A. Kramer, 32, Pleasant Hill, was arrested Sept. 18 at 12:33 a.m. on a charge of domestic battery and criminal damage to property. He remains lodged.

Kyle R. Baumgartner, 34, Eldred, was arrested Sept.

18 at 7:26 p.m. on a felony in-state warrant. He was released to the county missing the warrant, Sept. 19 at 11;18 a.m.

Justin L. Lockhart, 31, Pittsfield, was arrested Sept.

20 on a felony Pike County warrant alleging failure to appear. He posted $300 and was released Sept. 20 at 12:15 p.m.

Joshua R. Bricker, 29, Pearl, was arrested Sept. 20 at 3:11 p.m. on a misdemeanor Pike County warrant. He remains lodged in lieu of $500.

Flora I. Galvin, 29, Virden, was arrested Sept. 20 at 9:56 a.m. on a Pike County traffic warrant. She was released Sept. 23 at 5:15 p.m. after posting $150 and agreeing to court supervision.

Andrew R. Hose, 27, Carlinville, was arrested Sept.

20 at 9:56 a.m. on a Pike County traffic warrant. He was released Sept. 23 at 2:45 p.m.

Melinda R. Pritchard, 30, Quincy, was arrested Sept.

21 at 2:25 p.m. on a felony out-of-state.She remains lodged in lieu of $25,000 bond.

Danielle L. Crawford, 21, Chambersburg, was arrested

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Please submit any written comments by October 25, 2019 regarding the potential effects that the proposed tower may have on Historic Properties that are listed or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places to: Tower Engineering Professionals, Inc. (Attn: George Swearingen) 326 Tryon Road, Raleigh, NC 27603 Telephone: (919) 6616351 Fax: (919) 661-6350

Sept. 21 on a misdemeanor Adams County warrant alleging retail theft under $300. He posted $350 and was released Sept. 21 at 2:30 a.m.

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22 at 11:38 p.m. on felony charge of methamphetamine possession and a misdemeanor charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. She is being held with no bond set.

Thomas V. Kelley, Eustis, Neb., was arrested Sept.

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Request for Proposal Fee Accounting Services Pike County Housing Authority (PCHA), a recipient of federal assistance through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), hereby gives public notice of its intent to utilize a competitive negotiations process, in accordance with 24 CFR 85.36, for the procurement of a Fee Accounting Services Contract, the scope of which shall include those fee accounting services associated with the operation and management of all housing programs administered by PCHA. 7KH PLQLPXP TXDOLÂżFDWLRQV DUH D WKH VSHFLDOL]HG NQRZOHGJH of, and previous experience with Federal, State, and local housing and development programs of the type and scope administered by 3&+$ E SULRU H[SHULHQFH DV D IHH DFFRXQWDQW ÂżQDQFLDO FRQVXOWDQW WR D 3XEOLF +RXVLQJ $XWKRULW\ 3+$ F OLFHQVHG UHJLVWHUHG DV D &3$ DQG DELOLW\ WR SUDFWLFH LQ ,OOLQRLV G WKH DELOLW\ WR SHUIRUP DOO RI WKH UHTXLUHG VHUYLFHV RQ D WLPHO\ EDVLV DQG H WKH DGHTXDF\ RI WHFKQLFDO and physical resources.

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2" WATER pump, suction hose and discharge NO TRESPASSING or hunting allowed on the land in Batchtown owned by Steve and Cindy hose. Honda engine. 217-491-1042.

Meszaros. Violators will be prosecuted. 8.5.20 NO TRESPASSING or hunting allowed on the 600 land in Batchtown owned by Marcy KlockenHELP WANTED kemper, Judy Lamer, Jeremy Russell, Bonnie PRODUCTION WORKERS wanted starting Stepanek and Cindy Mezzos. Violators will be out $12-$14/hour depending on experience. prosecuted. 8.5.20 Hiring for four 10 hour days, 6:30 a.m.-5 p.m. MAYFAIR FARMS ground North of Highway Monday-Thursday. Apply in person at 609 N 900D Fulton St, Payson IL. 10.2.19 NO TRESPASSING HAVEN HAUS Superior Quality Portable Buildings is looking to hire construction workers/ Pike County carpenters at our main manufacturing facility located near Brussels, Illinois.Two weeks train- 10 East of Nebo is private property. Trespassing provided @ $10/hr. 40 hrs each week. After ing is forbidden. Violators will be prosecuted. that, compensation is earned off of production 1.2.20 achieved/number of buildings built etc. Indi- NO TRESPASSING and no hunting of any viduals will be working as independent contrac- kind, is permitted on any property owned by tors. Interested individuals call (217) 730-6034 Double Creek Farms. Can be prosecuted. or email dsikes@havenhausbuildings.com to apply. 10.2.19 1100D FULL-TIME TECH repair needed. Minimum 2 REAL ESTATE - Pike County years experience. Prefer I-Car and ASE certified and/or tech school training. Apply in per- 2 BR, 1 BA house with a full basement and son at Spencer Auto Body, 5074 State Rt. 140, deck on 1/2 acre of land 3 miles west of Bethalto, IL Includes wages, vacation and ben- Pleasant Hill. Asking $55,000. Negotiable. efits package.

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ATTORNEY: Lowry & Hoskin, 130 S. Madison St., PittsďŹ eld, IL 217-285-4822

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Selling a single story ranch style home located on a dead end street. The home has 4 bedrooms including a master bedroom with attached bath. The home has 2 full bathrooms, a dine-in kitchen, large living room and laundry room. The home has a covered front porch, 2 car attached garage with concrete drive and a large rear deck area that includes an 18â&#x20AC;˛ x 34â&#x20AC;˛ swimming pool. There is also a pool house/dressing area.

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LAND IS LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES SOUTHWEST OF MT. STERLING, IL IN SECTION 23 OF LEE TOWNSHIP.

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REPRESENTING ATTORNEY: John B. Leonard 132 E Main St. | Mt. Sterling, IL 62353 | PH (217) 773-3814

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A royal celebration in Griggsville

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Connor Wainman, left, son of Dillon and Alex Wainman and Taylor Westfall, daughter of Zach Westfall and Destiny Lynch were chosen as the 2019 Griggsville Apple Festival babies.

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Raegan Stauffer was chosen the 2019 Griggsville Apple Festival queen Friday night. Her court includes, left to right: Kaylee Spencer, Apple Princess; Brookelyn Crone, Community Scholarship; Brianna Dobson, first runner-up; Queen Raegan Stauffer, Kaitlyn Leenerts, second runner-up; Renae Martin, Community Scholarship and retiring queen Jennifer Bingham. The queen contest escorts in the back row were Dalton Sheurman and Tanner Leedy.

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Left: Ronald and Carolyn Myers and Richard and Gladys Ann Myers were chosen as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Friends of the Apple Festivalâ&#x20AC;?, making them the parade marshalls for the Magnificent Mile parade held every year at the Griggsville Apple Festival.

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Right: The 2019 winners for the Johnny Appleseed and Miss Apple Blossom contest held at the Griggsville Apple Festival Friday night were left to right: Johnny Appleseed Kaedyn Wilby and Miss Apple Blossom Deni Taylor.

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Act of love, act of admiration

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press When Chloe Lemons was running for Miss Pittsfield Fall Festival she was told making a speech was part of the selection process. She was also told the topic of her speech should be about something important to her.

She chose to talk about her cousin, Michael Lemons, who died in 2010 of a rare form of cancer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They said chemotherapy wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help but they did try several surgeries and bouts of radiation,â&#x20AC;? Lemons said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They finally decided to try one type of chemo and when they did, Michael starting losing his hair.â&#x20AC;?

Rather than have only a portion of his hair, Michael decided to have his head shaved. His father, uncle and several men in the Nebo area shaved theirs as well in a showing of solidarity.

After Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death, Chloe decided to do something to honor her cousin and donated her hair and has been doing so ever since. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the fourth time donating,â&#x20AC;? Lemons said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I did some research and found that Locks of Love charge patients for their wigs so she decided to donate to Pantene Beautiful Length, which donates hair to cancer patients.

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Reece Ramsey, in front, and left to right Chloe Lemons and Danielle Lemons are all smiles after Danielle Lemons cut Chloe and Reeseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hair to donated to Pantene Beautiful Length recently at Old Monroe Beauty Salon on Monroe Street in Pittsfield

ing the Miss Pittsfield pageant the night Lemons gave her speech and was so touched by the story, decided to donate hers, also.

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State seeks snowplow drivers The Illinois Department of Transportation today renewed its call for qualified individuals to step forward and apply for seasonal positions to help with snowand-ice removal across the state. Through the departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;snowbirdâ&#x20AC;? program, temporary snowplow drivers are hired every year on a full-time and oncall basis.

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MIDDENDORF DISCUSSES PCEDC AT ROTARY

Linda Bradshaw introduced Brenda Middendorf, interim director of the Pike County Economic Development Corporation. Brenda talked about the history of PCEDC. Phil Bradshaw began the 1st EDC organization with the U of I Extension in 1999. Jennifer Mowen was the first Economic Director. The U of I Extension then went through a restructuring and the PCEDC then partnered with Two Rivers. The first ED under this partnership was Shawn Rennecker. The PCEDC board is comprised of 9 board members, 5 business and 4 from the private sector.

PCEDCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission is to support and expand business and employment by improving the quality of life, utilizing our human and natural resources, and by promoting communication and partnerships through Pike County.

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PLEASANT HILL STUDENTS VISIT PITTSFIELD ROTARY

Carly McGlynn is the 17-year-old daughter of Jennifer Horton (stepfather JR. Horton) and Joseph McGlynn.

She has been a class officer for 4 years, serving this year as vice president. She has been in NHS 3 years, All Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s honor roll for 4 years and Student Council Secretary for 1 year. She enlisted in the U. S. Army in May of 2019 with a 4 year service commitment. She also plans to major in secondary education and become a math teacher.

Jasmine Barnes is the daughter of Alexis Griffin (stepfather Joe Griffin) and James Barnes (stepmother Britney Barnes). Jasmine is a senior at PHHS currently serving as VP of Student Council. She is a member of NHS, All Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Honor Roll for 4 years, volleyball-4 years, cheerleading-2 years, chorus-2 years. She plans to go to SIUE and major in Biology then move on to medical school in Chicago to become a trauma surgeon.

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BLUFFSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S JENNY DAVIDSON JOINS ROTARY

Jenny Davidson was inducted as a new member. She is currently a resident of Bluffs. She is a massage therapist with Complete Chiropractic in Pittsfield. She has three grown sons; the twins are nurses at different hospitals and her youngest son is in Marine boot camp.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Snowbirds are a critical part of our overall effort to clear roads and keep Illinois moving during snowand-ice season,â&#x20AC;? said Acting Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not only does the job perform an essential public service and ensure safe travel, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great way to earn extra money during the winter months.â&#x20AC;?

Snowbirds are required to promptly respond to emerging weather situations for snow-and-ice removal and stay prepared to work in emergency conditions at any time, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Applicants must have a commercial driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and submit to a criminal background check. A preemployment physical, vision

testing, and drug and alcohol screening also are required.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. In rural areas, farmers and agricultural workers have historically filled out the snowbird ranks.

Applicants will be selected based on availability, job-related experience and qualifications. For additional information, contact IDOT.

Trout season opens Oct. 19 The 2019 Illinois Fall Trout Fishing Season opens Saturday, Oct. 19 at 57 ponds, lakes, and streams throughout the state.

According to Blake Ruebush, District Fisheries Biologist with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fall Trout Season will occur at Siloam Springs State Park this fall. There will be no trout season at King Park.â&#x20AC;?

In recent years, local fishing enthusiasts have enjoyed a trout fishing opportunity at the lagoon in Pittsfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s King Park. This year, the nearest opportunity will be in Adams County.

An early opportunity at select trout sites â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Fall Catch-and-Release Fishing Season â&#x20AC;&#x201C; will open Oct. 5 at select locations. No trout may be kept during the catch and release fishing period, but anglers can keep trout after the opening of the regular season beginning Oct. 19.

The Illinois catchable trout program is funded by those who use the program through the sale of Inland Trout Stamps and through the Illinois Fish Management Fund.

The IDNR has added one new site for Fall Trout Fishing in 2019 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Kaufman Lake in Champaign â&#x20AC;&#x201C; maintaining the stocking of rainbow trout to 67,000 fish in the fall season. Rock Springs Pond in Decatur will be temporarily removed from stocking due to a maintenance project at that site.

No trout may be taken from any of the stocked sites from Oct. 1 until the fall trout season opens at 5:00 a.m.

Oct. 19. Anyone attempting to take (harvest) trout before the legal harvest season opening will be issued citations.

All anglers â&#x20AC;&#x201D; including those who intend to release fish caught before Oct. 19 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; must have a valid fishing license and an Inland Trout Stamp, unless they are under the age of 16, blind or disabled, or are an Illinois resident on leave from active duty in the Armed Forces.

The daily catch limit for each angler is five (5) trout.

Illinois fishing licenses and Inland Trout Stamps are available at DNR Direct license and permit locations, including many bait shops, sporting goods stores and other retail outlets. Check the IDNR website at: http:// dnr.illinois.gov/DNRDirectMonitor/VendorListing.aspx Fishing licenses and trout stamps also can be purchased by using a credit card through DNR Direct online via the IDNR website at www.dnr. illinois.gov.

Not all fall trout sites open at 5:00 a.m. on opening day.

Anglers are reminded to check the opening time of their favorite trout fishing location prior to the season.

For more information about all site regulations, anglers should contact individual sites that will be stocked with catchable-size trout.

West Central Illinois Area Agency on Agency strives to be one stop shop for seniors

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Connie Lerch of the West Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging is passionate about assisting older adults navigate the bureaucratic challenges of aging.

Lerchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office is located in the Findley Place apartments at 400 West Jefferson Street in Pittsfield.

Of her office, Lerch says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a total catch all.â&#x20AC;?

Much of Lerchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work involves assisting older adults enroll in appropriate Medicare plans.

Lerch estimates she works with almost 500 Medicare enrollees per year, and many of these enrollees she assists over multiple meetings.

Open enrollment for Medicare Part D and Medicare Part B, which pay for seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; drugs, doctor visits, and durable goods, occurs from Oct. 15-Dec. 7 each year.

Medicare enrollees are welcome to consult with Lerch individually or in group class sessions to help with the enrollment process.

Given the extensive paperwork involved with enrolling in Medicare, Lerch recommends thinking about the

enrollment process well in advance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Start out six months before your 65th birthday,â&#x20AC;?

Lerch said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The application alone is 18 pages, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not uncommon to send in 40-50 pages of documents.â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We try and get out in the smaller towns and travel to Hull, Barry, Griggsville, Pleasant Hill, Milton, and Pearl to help people.â&#x20AC;?

Connie Lerch Area Agency on Aging Lerch indicated that many residents do not know where to turn for Medicare assistance and other challenges associated with aging. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We hear all the time that people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know we exist, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been here 10 years,â&#x20AC;?

Lerch said.

While Lerchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office

is located in Pittsfield, she noted that many seniors have mobility issues and rely on others for transportation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We try and get out in the smaller towns and travel to Hull, Barry, Griggsville, Pleasant Hill, Milton, and Pearl to help people,â&#x20AC;? Lerch said.

The West Central Area Agency on Aging assists with many other aspects of aging besides Medicare.

The office also offers assistance with senior meals, license plate discounts, income tax preparation, amplified telephones, exercise classes, and many other services and resources.

The Agency has also compiled a comprehensive guide to senior services in Pike County. The guide lists service providers and contact information for providers in the areas of emergency services, employment/volunteer services, financial services, health services, housing, legal services, nursing homes, nutrition, recreation, home repair, and transportation.

The Pike County guide to senior services is available at Findley Place Apartments or http://www.pikeil.org/ live/senior_living.php#.

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