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By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Census 2020 counting efforts will come to end Wednesday, Sept. 30 – a month earlier than previously announced by the Census Bureau – making it critical according to census workers that Pike County residents fill out the census now. Census workers have been out in force throughout the county – setting up at grocery stores, gas stations, and other gathering spots – attempting to assist residents fill out the census online and to answer any lingering questions that residents may have about the census. Census worker Mary Eustace says many residents are wary of submitting information to the census. “There are some hostile people,” Eustace said. “Some say they don’t have time or just don’t want to cooperate.” Several townships in Pike County – particularly Cincinnati, Atlas, Montezuma and Pearl – lag well behind Illinois state response rates. The response rate in Cincinnati Township is shown by Census Bureau data to be roughly 11 percent, while Pearl (the second lowest responding township) has a response rate of 29 percent. The state average, according to the Census Bureau data, is a response rate of 69.9 percent. “The importance of the census is that when you fill out the census you are shown as a resident of Pearl, Pike County,” Eustace said. “Government funding is tied to the census count.” In addition to reducing the amount of federal dollars funneled to Pike County, an incomplete census count could potentially result in an increase in property taxes in the county. According to Pike County Board Member Jim Sheppard, if the county’s population falls below 15,000, state statute allows the county to collect property taxes at higher rates. Sheppard indicated that the county’s population is likely above the 15,000 person threshold, but that actually counting all of Pike County’s residents is critical. Sheppard said the most recent population estimates for the county, put Pike County’s population at 15,611.

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David Eustace of rural Pearl talks with a census worker about the 2020 census Monday, Sept. 7 at the Pearl Fuel Mart. Census workers are making an effort to collect a complete count of Pike County residents by the end of September, when the census is scheduled to end. Several Pike County communities lag behind the national and state averages for census response rates.

Census enumerator Mayme Goetze says that while some residents have shown resistance to providing information for the census, many are thankful for the guidance provided by census workers. “When I’m out in the community, most of the time people will tell me they’ve already completed the census,” Goetze said. “Some people, though, say that they are glad that they ran into me because they had questions about how to fill out the census.” While Eustace and Goetze said that all census data collected by census workers is kept private, there have been instances of scammers attempting to pose as census workers to collect personal data or gain entrance to homes, which a census worker would not do. The Daviess County Sheriff in northern Missouri recently reported that a scammer posing as a census worker was active in that county and attempting to enter individuals’ homes. According to Goetze, Census Bureau enumerators all carry official Bureau-provided cell phones, lanyards/name badges, and Census Bureau totes. Census workers will only ask for information from census forms. “A real enumerator will always have the bag, lanyard and phone,” Goetze said. “Otherwise, we’re out of uniform.” To respond to the census, visit 2020census.gov.

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Census enumerators are out in force this month to complete the 2020 census which will come to a close on Wednesday, Sept. 30. A woman impersonating a census worker was recently reported attempting to gain access to residents’ homes in Daviess County in northern Missouri, according to the Daviess County Sheriff’s Department. Census enumerator Mayme Goetze reports that all official census enumerators are required by Census Bureau policy to carry a Bureau-issued cell phone, a Census Bureau lanyard and I.D. badge, and a Census Bureau tote bag. If in doubt, ask census workers for their credentials.

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During Two Rivers Marina’s cardboard boat races Sunday, Sept. 6, Paxton Redd and Lane Jordan prove their boat “The Flame” is water tight and paddle the vessel during the races.

Cardboard boat races back at Two Rivers Marina By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press After more than a decade-long hiatus, Two Rivers Marina management decided to bring back cardboard boat racing over the Labor Day weekend on Sunday, Sept. 6. According to manager Laurell Hamilton, the marina plans to make the races an annual event. “It’s been 10 to 15 years since the last race,” Hamilton said. “We had four teams enter this year. It will be a bigger event next year.” Entrants into the cardboard boat race were required to construct seaworthy boats using only cardboard and duct tape. Teams were placed in teen and adult classes for the races. In addition to recognizing the winner of the races, a spirit award was given out for the most spirited team. The titanic

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Paxton Redd and Lane Jordan show off their cardboard boat named “The Flame” prior to Two Rivers Marina’s cardboard boat races Sunday, Sept. 6.

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By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Pike County Health Department (PCHD) reported Tuesday, Sept. 8 the first COVID-related death in the county - a male in his 80s. PCHD’s Director of Nursing Sharon Bargmann also reported that there were five additional cases of COVID-19 reported in Pike County over the weekend: 2 males - 20s, 1 female - 2’s. 1 male - 60s, and 1 female - 70s. According to Bargmann, Pike County has now had a total of 85 lab confirmed COVID-19 cases, of which 23 are active and two are hospitalized. Aug. 27, Illinois Department of Public Health had reported that Pike County had been added to a list of Illinois counties at COVID-19 warning levels. Bargmann said Tuesday, Sept. 8 that the county has since been removed from IDPH’s warning level list. “We were not on the last list that IDPH sent,” Bargmann said. “At the time, Pike County had a positivity rate of 11.3 percent.” The county’s positivity rate has reportedly fallen following additional IDPH test reporting. “There was a huge backlog of tests at the IDPH lab,” Bargmann said. PCHD Director of Environmental Health Payton Dean reports that enforcement of the state’s amended

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COVID-19 emergency code has continued in the county. Dean and PCHD staff have been carrying out compliance checks at businesses that have been reported of being out of compliance through the department’s complaint reporting system. Residents may report businesses for being out of compliance for not following state masking or social distancing rules using a signed complaint form available from PCHD. “It’s the same document we use for enforcement in the nuisance program,” Dean said. Dean stated that formalizing the complaint process and requiring the signed written complaint form has actually curtailed the number of complaints against businesses. “I can say that before we required the signed written complaint form, we received about five times the number of complaints against businesses compared to what we are receiving now,” Dean said. In addition, PCHD has temporarily removed the department’s Facebook page from the social media platform. PCHD administrator Anita Andress was not available to comment on the specific reason the Facebook page was removed in time for publication. “There was a lot of negativity and a lot of negative comments,” Bargmann said. “We are over here doing our best to keep people safe.”

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Illini Community Hospital staff delivered a “little food pantry” to the Pearl Community Center Thursday, Sept. 3. The pantry is one of four to be installed in communities throughout Pike County. The pantries will be filled with non-perishable food items free to the community. The pantries are part of a larger effort by Illini to address food insecurity in Pike County. Left to right are Jennifer Mowen, Holly Jones, Ryan Hamann, Susan Chenoweth and Kathy Hull.

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Perry group raises funds for Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s research By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press The Village of Perry will host a Walk to End Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, starting at the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s park. Walk to End Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s events are designed by the Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association to encourage awareness of Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease and to raise funds for Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s research. Walk organizer Sheila Vose was prompted to get involved with the Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association due to her mother, Marcel Moore, having battled the disease. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I started walking at the Quincy Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Walk in 2017,â&#x20AC;? Vose said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Quincy walk is impressive, with the level of involvement from businesses and the community. There are probably 1,000 walkers.â&#x20AC;? Vose said many of the larger Walk to End Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s events throughout the country have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s walks in Quincy and Macomb have been canceled because of COVID,â&#x20AC;? Vose said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association encouraged smaller individual events to raise funds this year.â&#x20AC;? The Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association website states: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a large in-person gathering â&#x20AC;&#x201C; instead we invite you to walk in small teams of friends and family, while others in the community do the same.â&#x20AC;? According to Vose, the Perry Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s walk has grown since it has started. The event raised over $2,000 for Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s research last year, and fundraising for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event has surpassed $4,000. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve raised more money this year than in the past â&#x20AC;&#x201C; over $4,000,â&#x20AC;? Vose said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A

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Perry will host a Walk to End Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event on Saturday, Sept. 12. Walkers are shown at last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s walk gathered in front of the Perry post office. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s walk will start at the Perry park at 8 a.m. Doughnuts and bottled water will be available for walkers. The walk is organized by Perryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sheila Vose.

huge chunk of that money is used by the Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association to fund research to find a cure.â&#x20AC;? Vose said that those interested in participating in Perryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Walk to End Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event should be at the Perry park at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. Preregistration is not required. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just show up,â&#x20AC;? Vose said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a fun informal walk around the perimeter of Perry.â&#x20AC;?

Bottled water and doughnuts will be provided at the event according to Vose. In addition, there will be a whirligig â&#x20AC;&#x153;flower patchâ&#x20AC;? donated by the Quincy Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association, and those who have suffered from Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease will be remembered on a display at the park. Fundraising for Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s research, according to Vose, is ongoing throughout the year.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some people have donated the day of the event, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have a donation box there,â&#x20AC;? Vose said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fundraising actually goes through the end of December.â&#x20AC;? Donation checks may be mailed to Vose at P.O. Box 183, Perry, Illinois 62362. Alternatively, donations may be made directly to the Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association at alz.org. Check out our Bridal Registry at casteelcolorwheel.com

Griggsville water line work progressing, city hall hours shortened By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Griggsville mayor Kent Goewey provided an update on the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ongoing water line replacement project at the Griggsville city council meeting Wednesday, Sept. 2. According to Goewey, B-K Electric/Two Rivers Plumbing is making relatively quick work of the current phase of water line replacement work in the southeast quadrant of the city. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been working two weeks and have

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replaced 1,800 feet,â&#x20AC;? Goewey said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s faster than what the last guys did in nine months,â&#x20AC;? Goewey said of the previous phase of the water line replacement, which was performed by a different contractor from outside of Pike County. According to Goewey, the current phase of water line work is also less disruptive to Griggsvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s streets, sidewalks and other utilities â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as the water lines are being laterally bored under the streets. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all being bored this time,â&#x20AC;? Goewey said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last

time everything was open trench.â&#x20AC;? Goewey went on to say that the city is currently discussing when to move on to the next phase of the water line work. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re talking about getting the financing lined up,â&#x20AC;? Goewey said. Mayor Goewey indicated that the work may yet happen during the current year. The council voted to shorten the hours that the Griggsville City Hall is open to the public. The city hall will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m Monday

through Friday starting on Thursday, Oct. 1. Current hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. According to City Clerk Linda Brawdy, foot traffic into the city hall has been depressed since the building was closed due to COVID-19 restrictions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of people are just dropping off their bill payments in the slot,â&#x20AC;? Brawdy said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I called around to all the surrounding towns, and almost all of them close at 4 p.m. or 4:30.â&#x20AC;? The council continued discussion of ATV use in the community and per-

formed a first reading of Griggsvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pending ordinance that will set restrictions on ATV/golf cart use on city streets. The ordinance will require drivers to be 16 years old, mandate certain safety features on ATVs and charge residents a $50 annual permit. According to Goewey, the ordinance is expected to pass at the October meeting following a few minor language changes. The council also approved payment of last monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bills and minutes from last monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting.

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I just watched President Trumpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s press conference from Kenosha, Wisc. and when he was asked about the use of body cameras by police, he chuckled and deferred to U.S. Attorney Barr. Barr said the use of body cameras is up to local jurisdictions. Which left me with the questions as to how our city, county and state police officials feel about the issue. The law enforcement officials at Kenosha both said they favored them. One said â&#x20AC;&#x153;They will be in our budget next year.â&#x20AC;? Personally, I think they could be an

important evidentiary tool. I am sure there are many cases where police endure threats and incitement that are disputed by defense attorneys. If police cameras are used, they should be turned on and left on so the whole video is available. Certainly, citizens are using their cameras. If they are trying to entrap an officer the public only sees one side, one angle. If a citizenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tape is exculpatory, and proves an officerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s innocence that tape may never come to light. In a way that puts police at a disadvantage and burdens the prosecution of wrong doers. Would States Attorney Boren, Sheriff Greenwood or Chief Starman, please offer their opinion on this subject. The world is becoming more litigious and I

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150 Years Ago Sept. 15, 1870 Our German fellow citizens made quite a display on Tuesday in Pittsfield, celebrating the victories of the Prussian armies in the war with France. There were American and Prussian flags in the parade around the square. The group was addressed by Col. A. C. Mathews, Albert Fishell and Hon. Scott Wike. 125 Years Ago Sept. 18, 1895 Cincinnati Township is improving in education and religion. There are two new school houses and one church being built. The church is being built on Scott Wikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sand mound farm. There were 47 tickets to Chicago sold at the Pittsfield station Saturday, nearly all for the excursion. The sewer and heating committee of the courthouse were here Monday. Heat was turned on for the first time, and with one or two exceptions, everything was found to be all right. 100 Years Ago Sept. 15, 1920 The primary election in Pike County created much interest among voters, and a large vote by both men and women was polled. Democrats nominated were: Llewellyn Stone, circuit clerk; Edwin Johnston, stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney; Phosa Williams county treasurer, and Merrick Shinn, coroner. Republicans nominated Ray G. Ruyle, circuit clerk; Barry Mumford, stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney; Merle Barber, county treasurer, and L. J. Calloway, coroner. Twenty more women and girls are wanted at the shoe factory to commence work Monday morning. There are now 55 persons on the payroll. Illinois women will be relieved to hear that the Attorney General has ruled they are not subject to jury call, just because they are permitted to vote. Capt. Hobe Gay of the U.S. Army, stationed at Ft. Bliss, Texas, was in Pittsfield Saturday, on his way to Rockport to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Gay. 75 Years Ago Sept. 19, 1945 Rockport will hold a celebration and homecoming next Tuesday in honor of

Major General Hobart R. Gay, who will be visiting his mother at Rockport at the time. He was chief of staff for General George Patton in the North African, Sicilian, and also in the Third Army campaigns in western Europe. Two of his brothers, Lawrence and Henry live in Rockport. His son, Hobart R. Gay, Jr., who is a senior at West Point, will not be able to attend. Lt. Gov. Hugh Cross will be one of the featured speakers at the event. Staff Sgt. Sherman Huffman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilby Huffman, of Pike County, was with the 8th Cavalry, the first unit to enter Tokyo, after the official surrender. The draft continues, as seven Pike County men passed the physical in Chicago. Garold Elledge of rural Nebo went to Chicago for induction into the Army last week. Cpl. Otis Clay Hayden, son of Clay Hayden (formerly of Pearl) survived the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bataan Death March, â&#x20AC;? and his later escape from a Japanese prison camp was pictured in the news reel at the Clark Theatre Thursday and Friday nights. 50 Years Ago Sept. 16, 1970 Sandy Harshman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Harshman, was named Pittsfield Fall Festival Queen. There were four runnersup from the 42 contestants. They were Nita Grigsby, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis M. Grigsby, Joan Richards, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Richards, Jane Dempsey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dempsey, and Debbie Roodhouse, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Byron Roodhouse. The hard-hitting and talented Saukee football team opens the season Friday night. According to the Illinois Prep Sports Special Ratings, they are ranked second among medium schools with an enrollment of 500-1500. The Pleasant Hill Wolves

are ranked 7th among small schools of under 500 enrollment. They are coached by Wes Rayner. 25 Years Ago Sept. 13, 1995 An attempted jail break last week was foiled when two inmates from Mount Sterling overpowered corrections officer Charles Ward. They were captured inside the jail by Sheriff Mike Lord and deputy Emmet Carter. Jim Cummings of Pittsfield successfully landed his single engine Cessna 210 Centurion at Pittsfield Penstone Airport in spite of the fact that the landing gear would not go down. Cummings spent two hours circling the airport and discussing the situation in detail with Bobby Lipcamon, who has a similar aircraft. Roberta Dolbeare of rural New Canton is the president of the 40,000-member Iowa State University Alumni Association. Kurt Matthew McAllister

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Dean Mountain died Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at 10 am. He was 84 years old. W. Dean Mountain was born to his parents, Earl and Gladys, at home in northwest Pike County near Fishhook, Illinois, on July 10, 1936. It was one of the hottest years on record at that time. His mother Gladys always said she tried to keep him outdoors in the shade as much as she could, fanning him while he slept. Dean attended one-room schoolhouses until high school. He graduated from Perry High School in 1954. Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first job was working for Elmer Bradbury at John Deere in Perry. Between high school and marriage, he lived in Quincy and worked at Gardner-Denver Compressors as a machinist. After marriage, he moved to Perry and worked for two Ford dealerships in Pittsfield and Mt. Sterling. In 1960, he began working for CIPS (later Ameren) at the plant in Meredosia. He retired from CIPS as an electrician in 1998 after 38 years. Dean married Vicki Thiele on June 22, 1957. Together they had three sons. Michael (d. 2014), Brian, and Darin (Nikki). They had five grandchildren, Travis, Candace, Kayla, Shane and Shannon Mountain. They had three great-grandchildren, Katelyn, Mason, and Kynsley Mountain. 2 brothers also survive, Wayne Mountain of Perry and Bill Mountain of Quincy. Dean loved practical jokes. He taught his sons the enjoyment of a good, gentle laugh at anotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expense, and they will no doubt carry on the tradition he began.

He was a talented craftsman. He had a small-engine repair business in Perry for many years. He spared no expense in a repair; he loved the challenge. He had tools to fix his tools! He and Vicki enjoyed picking up pecans in their and Darinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s yards. They purchased a pecancracker, doing business as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Perryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Own Pecansâ&#x20AC;? for many years. Dean genuinely enjoyed mowing. Even after he entered an assisted living facility, he came home on weekends to mow his yard. After one mowing session, he hopped off the mower and said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I mowed the s--- outta that!â&#x20AC;? He and Vicki enjoyed woodcrafts and craft shows. He loved a good auction, and dragged home many treasures. His favorite â&#x20AC;&#x153;findsâ&#x20AC;? were Keen Kutter merchandise. He collected clocks and all kinds of keys, especially skeleton keys. He owned hundreds of clocks and thousands of keys. They also loved eating out and traveling by car. They would drive a hundred miles out of their way to eat at a favorite restaurant. Dean loved fried fish, especially buffalo and catfish. They knew their favorite servers, and their servers knew them. One time, shortly before Christmas, they tipped their favorite server at Golden Corral in Quincy $100. He loved his brothers, and nothing made him happier than spending time visiting and drinking coffee with them. They could and did spend hours and hours with each other. They relished each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s company. They held court at The

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Wagon Wheel, sitting around the Liarsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Table. After the Wagon Wheel closed, they moved their multiple daily coffee conferences to The Pioneer Express. Both Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents spent their final years in nursing homes. Dean and his brothers drove to visit each parent every single day. Dean was preceded in death by his brother James (Jim), his wife Vicki, and his son Michael (Mike). He was much loved and is sorely missed. Cremation will be accorded and graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 5, 2020 in the Wilson Cemetery in Perry, Illinois with Pastor Dave Kelly officiating. There will be no visitation. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association and may be left or mailed to the Hendricker Funeral Home, 406 South Capitol Avenue, Mt. Sterling, Illinois 62353. Condolences for the family may be left on line at www.hendrickerfuneralhome.com. The Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Larry Nelson Harshman, age 80, of Pittsfield, Illinois and formerly of Mt. Sterling, Illinois passed away at 9:39 p.m. Friday, September 4, 2020 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois. He was born January 26, 1940 in Griggsville, Illinois the son of William P. and Stella Eileen Roberts Harshman. He married Carol Ashby on June 2, 1961. He later married Janet Irene Feld Peacock on May 30, 1975 in Mt. Sterling, Illinois and she preceded him in death on December 12, 2007. He then married Vicki Lowry Wade on June 14, 2008 in Pittsfield, Illinois and she survives. Larry graduated from Griggsville High School with the class of 1957 and then graduated from Olivet Nazarene College in Kankakee, Illinois with a Bachelor of Science degree in music education in 1961. While attending Olivet, he also enjoyed participating in a traveling quartet. Mr. Harshman was a devoted music and chorus instructor for the Brown County School District for over 30 years, retiring in 1993. Larry spent years teaching music lessons to children and adults and he enjoyed directing drama productions such as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oliverâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Music Manâ&#x20AC;? at Brown County High School. He was also involved in other musical productions over the years and simply loved the time he spent with his students. Mr. Harshman was truly a musician. He could play a wide variety of instruments, had a beautiful voice, but nothing compared to his piano skills. Larry could sit down and play all genres of

Geneva Jones Geneva Carol (Foiles) Jones, 82, died at 12:08 p.m., Saturday, August 22, 2020 at the Calhoun Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Hardin. She was born in Mozier, Illinois on January 1, 1938, and was one of two children born to Merlin and Minnie (Osterman) Foiles. She graduated from Hardin High School, and soon married Russell Ray Jones on September 22, 1956 in Roxana, Illinois. The two shared nearly 38 years of marriage and the joys of their four children prior to his death on June 16, 1994. She and her husband raised their family on their farm in Belleview, Illinois for many years, where she remained after her husbandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death before relocating to Jerseyville in 2005. In her younger years she worked in the construction field (where, at the time, she was one of the few women in the field) and the

Mozier Short Stop. However, she would proudly state, that her most important job in life was that of a loving and supportive wife, mom and grandma. Surviving are her three children and their spouses, Tina and Pat Woods of Brentwood, Tn., Tammy and Dale Elledge of Kampsvillle, and Ted and Lisa Jones of Fieldon; a daughter in-law, Brenda Jones of Jerseyville; six grandchildren and their spouses, Luke and Meredith Woods of Nashville, Tn., Kyle and Lauren Woods of Colorado Springs, Co., Ray Becker of St. Louis, Mo., Wyatt Jones, Kate Jones, and Mary Jones all of Fieldon; and three sisters in-law, Dixie Foiles of Mozier, Fern Osterman of Kampsville, and Betty Watters of Hamburg. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her beloved son, Thomas Merlin Jones on December 10,

music and had wrote many songs over his lifetime for church and family members. He also enjoyed woodworking and had built several pieces for his family such as shelves, bookcases and quilt racks. Mr. Harshman also was very active in the community. He was involved in Brown County Little League from 1974-1980 and was one of many that helped get the program involved with the Little League International. Larry had also worked at the Mt. Sterling Golf Course and John Wood Community College after his retirement. He was a member of the Pittsfield Church of the Nazarene, a former member of the Presbyterian Church of Christ in Mt. Sterling and also enjoyed sharing his talents by playing piano at the Pittsfield Nursing Home on occasion. Survivors include his wife Vicki Harshman of Pittsfield, Illinois. Father-in-law, Walt Lowry of Pittsfield, Illinois. 5 children, Laurel Soykin (Gary) of Arnold, Missouri, Jennifer Greene (Robert) of The Ozarks, Missouri, Cris Hall (Greg) of Missouri and Leigh Ann Boylen (Kent) of Mt. Sterling, Illinois and John Harshman (Andrea) of Texas. 4 step sons Doug Wade (Mary) of Florida, Ryan Wade (Kisha) of Chandler, Arizona, Brad Wade (Rachel) of Wentzville, Missouri and Adam Wade (Frenny) of Eagle River, Alaska. 1 brother Kevin Harshman (Nancy) of Indianapolis, Indiana. 1 sister Kathy Owen (Edward) of Jacksonville, Illinois. 14 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents and 1 son Wil-

liam L. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Billyâ&#x20AC;? Harshman. We know that Larry deserves a beautiful tribute and understand that under normal circumstances many friends would love to attend. But sadly due to the current health situation and the limitation on gatherings of only 50 people, the services are to be conducted with only family members in attendance. Friends are encouraged to watch Larryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s services streaming live at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 11, 2020 on the funeral home website at hendrickerfuneralhome.com. We also encourage the community to leave a condolence or remembrance on the website for the family. Private burial will follow in the Mt. Sterling City Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorials are suggested to the St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School, Brown County Music Boosters and Relentless Youth Group Fund at Pittsfield Church of Nazarene. may be left at or mailed to the Hendricker Funeral Home, 406 South Capitol Avenue, Mt. Sterling, IL 62353, The Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling is in charge of the arrangements.

Sam E. Watts Sam E. Watts, 64, of Nebo, died Wednesday September 2, 2020 at DePaul Medical Center in Bridgeton, MO. Graveside services were held Saturday September 5,

2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. There was no visitation, however friends were invited to the graveside services. Memorials may

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2019; and her brother, Burdette Foiles. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday August 28, 2020 at the Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Jerseyville, with Father Hiland Smith officiating. She was laid to rest in the St. Anselmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic Cemetery in Kampsville. Memorials may be given to the St. Anselmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic Cemetery in Kampsville in care of the funeral home. Memories may be shared at crawfordfunerals.com.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Pike County Housing Authority (PCHA) has available for sealed bid a 2008 Trailerman utility trailer. Some of the features of the trailer are as follows; trailer is 16 feet in length with a 2 foot GRYHWDLO KDV EHHQ PRGLÂżHG with an aftermarket heavy duty gate with Gorilla-Lift, trailer tailgate lift assist, has 3,500 pound tandem axles with a weight rating of almost 5,000 pounds, and has a mounted truck box for storage. Pictures of the trailer may be found on the general section of the PCHA website www.pikehousing.com. The trailer may also be viewed in SHUVRQ DW WKH 3&+$ RIÂżFH located at 838 Mason Street, Barry, IL 62312. The trailer is being sold in â&#x20AC;&#x153;as isâ&#x20AC;? condition, with no warranties or guarantees being made regarding it from PCHA. All costs for acquiring the trailer shall be borne by the purchaser, this includes, but is not limited to, insurance, taxes, licensing, etc. Minimum acceptable starting bid is set at $500.00, and once the successful bidGHU LV QRWLÂżHG WKH\ ZLOO EH UHTXLUHG WR IXUQLVK D FHUWLÂżHG check or money order for payment of the trailer to PCHA. Bids will be received by Leeann Lynch, Administrative AsVLVWDQW DW WKH 3&+$ RIÂżFH address above, until September 30th, 2020 at 2:00p.m. Any questions regarding the trailer may be directed to PCHA at 217-407-0707. PCHA is an Equal Housing Provider and Equal Opportunity Employer. 9.9, 9.23

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PCHA is now accepting applications for its apartments in: >Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x17E;Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160; >Ă&#x17E;Â?Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160; Ă&#x20AC;Â&#x2C6;}}Ă&#x192;Ă&#x203A;Â&#x2C6;Â?Â?iĂ&#x160;UĂ&#x160; iĂ&#x153;Ă&#x160; >Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x152;Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x160; *iĂ&#x20AC;Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x17E;Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;*Â&#x2C6;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x192;wiÂ?`Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;*Â?i>Ă&#x192;>Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x160; Â&#x2C6;Â?Â? with immediate openings in some locations! PCHA provides most utilities, trash removal, yard care, maintenance, snow removal, pest control and transportation via Wst Central Mass Transit. All PCHA apartmens have a $300 security deposit and no charge for pets! TÂ&#x153;Ă&#x160;>ÂŤÂŤÂ?Ă&#x17E;Ă&#x160;Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x160;}iĂ&#x152;Ă&#x160;Â&#x201C;Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;iĂ&#x160;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;vÂ&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;Â&#x201C;>Ă&#x152;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC;]Ă&#x160;ÂŤÂ?i>Ă&#x192;iĂ&#x160;V>Â?Â?Ă&#x160;Ă&#x2022;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x160;>Ă&#x152;Ă&#x160; Ă&#x201C;ÂŁĂ&#x2021;Â&#x2021;{Ă¤Ă&#x2021;Â&#x2021;Ă¤Ă&#x2021;Ă¤Ă&#x2021;Ă&#x160;Â&#x153;Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x160;Ă&#x192;iiĂ&#x160;Ă&#x2022;Ă&#x192;Ă&#x160;Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x160;Ă&#x152;Â&#x2026;iĂ&#x160;Ă&#x153;iLĂ&#x160;>Ă&#x152;Ă&#x160; Ă&#x153;Ă&#x153;Ă&#x153;Â°ÂŤÂ&#x2C6;Â&#x17D;iÂ&#x2026;Â&#x153;Ă&#x2022;Ă&#x192;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2DC;}Â°VÂ&#x153;Â&#x201C;Ă&#x160;Ă&#x2022;Â&#x2DC;`iĂ&#x20AC;Ă&#x160;Ă&#x152;Â&#x2026;iĂ&#x160;>ÂŤÂŤÂ?Â&#x2C6;V>Â&#x2DC;Ă&#x152;Ă&#x160;Ă&#x192;iVĂ&#x152;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x153;Â&#x2DC;Â° PCHA is an equal housing provider and equal opportunity employer.

PCHD OPENINGS Full-Time Position

Public Health RN

This position would include providing back-up nursing services for all public health programs with a focus on the Communicable Disease program and disease tracing. Duties would include completing appropriate clinical and billing documents, computer documentation, monitoring for reportable diseases and following up with clients. Attention to detail is essential. Other Public Health programs include, Family Planning, WIC, and Family Case Management. Requires one year of general nursing experience, Illinois licensure, a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, and reliable transportation.

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Public Health Secretary

Supports Public Health programs and Fiscal Office as assigned. Must have excellent computer skills, with knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, experience with billing, and medical terminology. Quick Books and accounting experience a plus.

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Home Health RN

Day time hours with on-call weekend rotation. Duties include in-home nursing visits and computer documentation. One year of general nursing experience, Illinois licensure, current CPR certification, valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, and reliable transportation are required. PCHD offers an excellent benefit package, including a retirement plan. Send resume to Pike County Health Department, 606 W Adams Street, Pittsfield, IL 62363 or send via email to administration@pikecoilhealth.org Deadline: September 25, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. EOE

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OPEN HOUSE PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED BY ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE IL 100/106 ILLINOIS RIVER CROSSING PROJECT FLORENCE, IL The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will hold an Open House Public Hearing on the proposed IL 100/106 Illinois River Crossing Project at Florence. The Open House will be held Thursday, September 10, 2020 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Nimrod Funk 4H Community Building located at 401 North Walnut Street in Winchester, Illinois. The purpose of this hearing is to provide the public an opportunity to review and comment on the preferred alternative, a new bridge on an alignment 300 feet south of and adjacent to the existing bridge. The proposed improvement is currently included in the departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s FY 2021-2026 Proposed Highway Improvement Program. The proposed improvement would involve removal of the existing IL 100/106 Bridge over the Illinois River which is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. Considering the potential for impacts on the community and the wide range of improvement options, IDOT designated this project for development using the principles of Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS). Through CSS, an advisory committee was formed as the IL 100/106 River Bridge Project Community Advisory Group (CAG) for the purpose of providing focused and direct input in the development of the study. The CAG has provided essential input in identifying and evaluating numerous alternative alignments for the new bridge and associated roadway improvements and assisted in identifying a preferred alternative. Exhibits, maps, and aerial photography of the preferred alternative, as well as the Environmental Assessment will be available for viewing during the Open House Public Hearing. The hearing is an opportunity for citizens to offer feedback on the preferred alternative as the proposed improvement. All persons interested in this project are invited to attend. It will be conducted consistent with Illinois Department of Public Health and CDC guidelines which will include social distancing and limiting the number of attendees in the facility to 50 people at any given time. Staff and attendees will be required to wear masks; masks will be provided to attendees if they do not have one. More detailed guidelines can be reviewed at the IDPH website at: www.dph.illinois.gov. For those individuals who would like to review the material ahead of time or would prefer not to attend in person, meeting materials will posted in advance at ZZZ Ă&#x20AC;RUHQFHEULGJHVWXG\ FRP no later than September 8, 2020. The hearing will be conducted on an informal basis; no formal presentation is planned. Representatives of the Illinois Department RI 7UDQVSRUWDWLRQ DQG WKH FRQVXOWDQW HQJLQHHULQJ ÂżUP RI :63 ZLOO be available from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm to answer individual questions and receive comments about the study. Comment sheets will be available for those in attendance who wish to provide written comments. The same material will be available for review and inVSHFWLRQ E\ DSSRLQWPHQW DW WKH 'LVWULFW 6L[ 2IÂżFH DW (DVW $VK 6WUHHW 6SULQJÂżHOG ,OOLQRLV &RPPHQWV UHFHLYHG DW WKLV KHDULQJ RU DW WKH 'LVWULFW 6L[ 2IÂżFH E\ 6HSWHPEHU ZLOO EH LQFOXGHG LQ WKH RIÂżFLDO SURMHFW UHFRUG This hearing will be accessible to persons with a disability in compliance with current Accessibility Standards prepared by the Capital Development Board. Persons with a disability planning to attend and needing special accommodations should contact the person listed in this Notice by September 4, 2020. The contact may be by telephone, in writing, or by email. For more information, please contact Mr. Jay Wavering, StudLHV DQG 3ODQV (QJLQHHU (DVW $VK 6WUHHW 6SULQJÂżHOG ,OOLQRLV 62704-4766; telephone (217) 785-9046; or by email at -D\ :DYHUing@illinois.gov. 8.26, 9.9

Serves as secretary to Environmental Health and other programs as assigned. Must have Associates Degree and knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Access. Environmental Health experience and/or EH certifications desired. Potential opportunity for advancement. Apply in writing with resume to Anita Andress at Pike County Health Department, 113 East Jefferson Street, Pittsfield, IL 62363 by 5:00 p.m. on September 25, 2020. EOE

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AND OTHER AREA NEWS PLEASANT HILL Check out the Pittsfield Library book sale Encouraging patriotism and kindness especially in September I went into the Pittsfield Public Library and found out there is an ongoing book sale going on. This is a good opportunity for everyone to get stocked up for your winter reading. Birthdays and anniversaries for the week: Sept. 9 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Audrey Gully, Adam Schlieper, Edna and Merlin Hoaglin â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 70 years, Ron and Dawn Troxell, Sharon and Earl Hull Sept. 10 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ginger Whitlock, Lee J. Akers, Myesha Edwards, Reid Verastique, Chris and Steve Shafer Sept. 12 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Damien Baxter, Jayna Verastique, John Brown, Monica Geiselman, Lonnie and Marsha Triplett; Sept. 13 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dan Blacketer; Sept. 14 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cathryn Myers, Creighton Ruble, Jerome York, George and Kim Gregson, Jacob and Alta Mast; Sept. 15 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Amy Roland, Ryan Dice, Imogene and Russell Harris Prayer requests: Bonnie Prudoehl, Brian Bradshaw, Cheryl Rheynard, Carl Blacketer, Chris Sitton,

Christine Henthorn, Darold Garner, Diane Garner, Erma Garner, Greg Ketterman, Ginger Whitlock, Helen Mays, Jamie Reel, Jenny Fox, Jerry Gully, Jim Kaiser, Josh Bennett, Judy Dockhorn, Justin Blacketer, Lois Thomas, Luetta Swartz, Mindy Cloninger, Nic Carter, Pastor Gary Dice, Rhonda Grim, Roger Straus, Roger Bonnett, Tom Williams, Thelma McGraw and peace for our unsettled world. A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth for evil things. But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgement. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by they words thou shalt be condemned. Matthew 12:35-37 Still could use your news, folks. I like to do a column that takes a little time for people to read.

BY WYVETTA DAVIS 217-285-4880 w9yti@irtc.net Trivia Questions for This Week: 1. What was the famous therapist Dr. Ruth trained for in the Israeli army? 2. In the Bible, who is Noahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grandfather? 3. According to the Bible, what are Adam and Eveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s three named children? 4. Chinese Checkers originated in what country? 5. What was the earliest chocolate treat? 6. (Keep in mind that the book I get my trivia questions from was copyrighted in 2018) What country has the highest percentage of marijuana users? Very short on any kind of news this week in this column. Would sincerely appreciate what news you can come up with to share. Hope life treats you kind as we all travel on this journey together.

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Greetings to all of you! Do you remember what happened 19 years ago Sept.11? Well as Alan Jackson sings it clearly â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do you remember When The World Stopped Turninâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; On That September Day?â&#x20AC;? As many and most can recall it was a time in our lives that cut us to our core. We were attacked by terrorists on our American soil! But We the People stood up, showed up, gave what we had and prayed like mad! And today it almost feels like this in a different sense, those within tearing US apart. We The People are losing our freedoms as we speak folks. Friday is now being called Patriot Day, which is now being recognized as a day of service and remembrance of the individuals who lost their lives in this attack! On this day Americans across the country are called to volunteer in their local communities in tribute to the individuals lost and injured in the attacks, first responders, and the many who have risen in service to defend freedom! As encourage each one of you to be a patriot this day and every day! It costs you nothing

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SHRINERS

The Copperhead, near New Canton, hosted the 13th annual Shriners Ride Aug. 15 and raised $20,197 for Shriners Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital. Nancy Mainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pickle Fest raised $3,700 alone for the cause.

Community foundation raises, distributes $25,000 for local arts organizations

The Community Foundation serving West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri, in partnership with the Arts for Illinois Relief Fund, raised a total of $25,000 in support for local arts organizations that are experiencing challenges in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The joint effortâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal was to expand relief funding available to the arts in West Central Illinois. Community donors answered the call throughout the month of July as the Community Foundation took part in a match grant challenge issued by the Arts for Illinois Relief Fund. Any dollars raised by the July 30 deadline were matched by 50 percent from the Arts for Illinois Relief Fund. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The arts are such an important part of our regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s character, and the generosity of donors to this effort are testament to that,â&#x20AC;? Catherine Bocke Meckes, Community Foundation CEO said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are grateful to those who contributed to help us receive these matching funds that otherwise would have gone to another community.â&#x20AC;? One hundred percent of the funds generated were used for operating grants for two local arts organizations; Quincy Community Theatre and Arts Quincy, which were selected through an application process administered through the Arts for Illinois Relief Fund. Quincy Community Theatre is the recipient of a $15,000 grant to be used for operational support. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The generosity

of businesses, individuals, and funders like The Community Foundation have been tremendously helpful as we work to offset the significant revenue shortfall we currently face due to the postponement of our 2020 season,â&#x20AC;? Quincy Community Theatre Executive Director Sara Reuschel said. Arts Quincy is the recipient of a $10,000 grant to be used to support and sustain their programming through the COVID19 pandemic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re helping to support arts access throughout all of Quincy and Adams County at a time where the arts are bringing peace and comfort to those who need it most,â&#x20AC;? Arts Quincy Executive Director Laura Sievert said. The COVID-19 pandemic has had, and continues to have, a devastating impact on the creative community. Now, more than ever, our arts community needs this support to sustain local assets that inspire, educate, and entertain us. The Arts for Illinois Relief Fund is a collaboration between the State of Illinois and the City of Chicago, led by Illinois First Lady MK Pritzker and Chicago First Lady Amy Eshleman. The Arts for Illinois Relief Fund provides immediate grants directly to arts and cultural organization to help those unable to pay staff or keep their lights on during this temporary shut-down. In an effort to ensure funds make an impact throughout the state, Arts for Illinois has partnered with Illinois Community Foundations for this match challenge.

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Sept. 9 - Sept. 13, StoryWalk at the North Pike District Library, 12 p.m. Sept. 9 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 13

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Midwest Conference suspends competition for remainder of 2020 start of competitive seasons for basketball, swimming, and indoor track and field to January. No decision has been made regarding golf, which competes in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and is not impacted by the MWC suspension. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are deeply disappointed for student-athletes and coaches that it will not be possible to compete through the end of the calendar year,â&#x20AC;? Snyder said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are working on plans for them to engage in significant team experiences that could include for practice, small-group training, skill development, strength & conditioning and nonconference competition within the parameters of federal, state, institutional, conference and NCAA guidance.â&#x20AC;? Coaches will continue to provide support to student-athletes and encourage them to prepare for competition when collegiate athletics at IC resumes. The MWC will continue to monitor those factors impacting the decision for suspension of the fall and winter sport seasons, and take action to resume athletic competition when it is deemed safe to do so. In early July, the NCAA announced that Division III student-athletes meeting specific requirements will not lose a season of eligibility if their team cannot complete at least 50% of scheduled competitions due to the pandemic. Bruner Fitness and Recreation Center will remain open with specific guidelines in place as noted in ICâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hilltop READY plan for the fall.

The Midwest Conference (MWC) Presidentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Council announced that it has voted to suspend all league competition for the fall and winter sports through Dec. 31. The presidents of the ten member institutions made the decision in coordination with representative athletic directors in order to protect the health and safety of student-athletes, coaches, staff and administration, their families, and broader campus and local communities. In light of that decision, Illinois College athletic competition has been suspended through the end of the calendar year. All new and returning students were informed of this change to the athletic season through an email sent by President Barbara A. Farley. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Following guidelines from the NCAA Sports Medicine Institute, a team headed by ICâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s athletic department leaders has devoted the summer to establishing a plan for our student-athletes to be able to compete this fall in a healthy, safe manner,â&#x20AC;? Farley said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Unfortunately, the announcement made today by the Midwest Conference makes it clear that the competition we had hoped for will not be possible.â&#x20AC;? Athletic Director Mike Snyder said that the Midwest Conference will be exploring the possibility of moving the fall competitive season to spring for these sports: football, menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soccer, volleyball, womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cross country, and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tennis. Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision will also delay the

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Saukees golf Girls take second at quad at PORTA at Links The Pittsfield Saukee golf team competed in a tri-match with two Jacksonville school Sept. 3 at the Links in Jacksonville. JHS was low with 152, Routt, shot a 171 and the

Saukees fell just short with a 176. Individual scores were: Cade Tomhave 38, Brennan Tomhave 45, T.J. Reel, 46, Abe Welbourne, 47, Jameson Noble, 49, liam Davidsmyer, 50.

The Pittsfield Lady Saukees took second at a meet in Petersburg Sept. 3. Rochester was low with a 176. The PHS ladies shot a 208, and edged out PORTA with a 209. Camp Point

shot a 222. Individual scores were: Lauren Williams, 50, Aubrey White, 52, Natalie Hobbs and Aislyn Wyatt both with 53s and Karley Bogatzke with 208.

Zoning issues dominate council meeting By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press The Pittsfield City Council discussed several zoning issues at the Sept. 1 meeting. First, the council approved the recommendation of the planning commission to approve a request from BlessingCare Corp. to rezone property at 320 West Fayette from to B3 highway business and 310 West Fayette, also to B3 Highway Business, on behalf of the Nazarene Churchโ s application. The council also agreed to allow a variance for Terry and Susan Evans, owners of 414 E. Morrison Street to build a porch with a front yard of 16 feet instead of the required 25 feet. The council also approved the final pay request for $8,505 for the repainting project at King Pool. Donald Swartz attended the meeting, continuing his quest for de-annexation of property he owns in the northeast portion of the city. โ Being in the city doesnโ t benefit me on anything,โ Swartz said in an earlier interview. He said he wanted to

install a fence on his property and the city wanted to charge him between $150$200 to obtain a permit and go through the standard procedures. At Tuesdayโ s meeting, City Attorney Mike Hollahan explained to Swartz that he needed to present a written petition signed by the owners of record at least 30 days before the matter could be considered by the council. He also must provide certified proof the taxes have been paid. Swartz had presented a receipt for taxes and a copy of his deed at the last meeting. โ They canโ t stop me from doing it,โ Swartz said in an earlier interview. โ They can just make it a long procedure.โ The property in question is at 575 Kesphol Street and at 685 Kesphol Street. Mayor John Hayden reminded council members the city-wide cleanup is Oct. 31- Nov.7. The recently hired patrolman for the city police force was unable to pass the physical test. Chief Starman will be filling shifts himself until a new officer is hired and trained.

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