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NEWS

Winner retiring as Barry librarian See page A6

Oh, ‘Deer’ – what a festival!.

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SPORTS

IT’S PHS takes 1900th win.

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Staff, friends, and family from Old Monroe Salon dressed as the cast of The Grinch for Pittsfield’s Deer Santa Festival Sunday, Dec. 1. Left to right is Susie Deeder, Maggie Flint, Leta Flint, Justin Flint, Quinn Franklin, Cooper Lemons, Danielle Lemons, The Grinch Jason Lemons, Tatem Conrad , Skylar Vincent, Josh Sally, Abby Heavner, Jay Moore, Re’Ann Moore, Hank Moore, Rick Miller, Nora Moore, Diana Miller and Natalie Lemons.

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Pike seventh in deer North Pike qualified harvest for 2019 to perform life shotgun season saving procedures

By NIKKI LIEHR Pike Press Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 50,173 deer during the first weekend of the Illinois firearm deer season Nov. 22-24.

Hunters took 58,836 deer during the first firearm weekend in 2018.Pike County ranked seventh in deer totals in November 2019 compared to other counties in the state: 1. Randolph: 1553 2. Adams: 1437 3. Jackson: 1422 4. Jefferson: 1251 5. Fulton: 1243 6. Williamson: 1220 7. Pike: 1174 “Statewide, there is no indication that there are less deer in Pike County,” said Tim Krumwiede with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). “Standing crops, such as corn and soybeans, were a factor with lower deer totals, as well as it being the latest opener we’ve had.”

As to why the deer numbers have been in decline the last few years, Krumwiede states that only three counties in the state harvested more than last year, so it’s not something that IDNR can look at regionally and

“Standing crops, such as corn and sobyeans, were a factor with lower deer totals.”

Tim Krumwiede Illinois Department of Natural Resources say something is different. “When corn is standing, it reduces the number of deer people can see. That could be said for much of the state.”

“Pike County hasn’t been first in deer harvest for firearm season in several years and that could be the fact that not many out-of-state hunters are coming here as they did before. I think we are seeing that a lot of hunters that used to be involved with firearm have switched to archery because of the crossbow, which has become more and more popular and archery season is longer than firearm season,” said Krumwiede.

Illinois’ firearm deer season will conclude this weekend, Dec. 5-8.

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press North Pike Fire/EMS has received their licensure and passed state inspection to perform basic life saving procedures.

The licensure allows the North Pike Fire Department/EMS to perform lifesaving procedures while awaiting the arrival of Pike County Ambulance Service.

“Basic life saving treatment includes addressing stroke, heart attack, or drug overdose,” EMS coordinator/North Pike fire chief Jeff Butler said.

According to Butler, he has received a lot of good feedback from community members regarding the department receiving their new credentials.

“We haven’t had this service in our area since 2007,” Butler said.

“This credential allows us to provide care until Pike County Ambulance Service arrives.”

Butler went on to say that the

department is fully equipped with life saving equipped with life saving equipment and medicine — including Narcan, designed to treat opioid overdoses.

North Pike EMS funding is entirely dependent on donations.

Butler said all donations should be addressed to North Pike EMS, PO Box 93, Perry IL 62362.

Butler also indicated the department is always looking for additional members.

Current members of North Pike EMS are: Jeff Butler- EMS coordinator/North Pike Fire chief, EMR; Amy Martin- assistant EMS coordinator for North Pike, Pre-Hospital Registered Nurse with Air Evac Lifeteam and Pike County Ambulance Service; Shelby Deeder-assistant EMS coordinator for Griggsville, EMT-B with Pike County Ambulance Service; Greg Martin-EMR; Marcus Rush- EMT-B with Pike County Ambulance Service; and Sam Zaerr- EMT-B.

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Christmas Activities Dec. 4: Junior and Senior High School Christmas Concerts at Pleasant Hill in the big gym.

6:30 p.m.

Dec. 5: Elementary Christmas Concert at Pleasant Hill, in the big gym, 6:30 p.m.

Dec. 6: Santa will be at the John Wood Southeast Education Center Friday, Dec. 6 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Dec. 8: Haymakers in Pittsfield will have Santa Claus and cookies.

Dec. 8: Santa at the Milton Firehouse from 2 to 4 p.m.

Dec. 12: Holiday Showcase for Western grades 5-8 in Barry.

Dec. 14: Nebo Cookies with Santa from 1 to 3 p.m.

Dec. 14: The Polar Express will be shown at Pikeland Community School. Doors open at 6 p.m. Movie at 7. Small admission fee. Presented by Pike CEO and Whitetail Properties.

Dec. 17: Griggsville-Perry Pre-K through fourth grade Christmas program at 6:30 p.m. in Nichol Gymnasium.

Dec. 21: Meet and greet with Santa from 9-11 at the North Pike Firehouse. lots of activities.

Dec. 24: Pittsfield Methodist Church Christmas Eve service, 8 p.m.

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Santa’s mailbox is open for children to send letters until Dec. 22. The mailbox is located at U.S Cellular, 224 E. Washington St., Pittsfield. If there is a return address included, the writer will receive a letter in the mail from Santa. Kasen Scoggins, 2, of Griggsville delivered his first letter to Santa on Monday.

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in and around the Pike County Area BARRY Q It's not too late to join the Barry Community Chorus in rehearsals for its annual Christmas Cantata on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. in the Barry Methodist Church. Performance is Sunday, Dec. 8. Any interested singers are welcome to join us. For more information, contact Judy Steers at 217-430-0100.

Q People are needed for the census.

This is not knocking on doors. There will be a person at the Barry Public Library on Friday, Dec. 6, from 2 p.m.

- 6 p.m. to answer questions. There will be an activity for birth - 3 on Monday, Dec. 16, at 10 a.m. Christmas crafts are available for any age and any time when we are open.

WALKER R. FILBERT

Filbert announces election bid Pittsfield attorney Walker R. Filbert, has announced that he is a candidate for the republican nomination in the March 17, 2020 primary for the office of Pike County State’s Attorney. Filbert has practiced law in the private sector for 27 years having handled cases in over 30 counties in the State of Illinois and has been based in Pike County since 1998. “I love Pike County�, Filbert said.

Filbert lives in Pittsfield with his wife, Dr. Amelia Dean. They have two sons, Rowland (Illinois Wesleyan University Class of 2019, B.S. Economics) and Martin (sophomore at The Gies College of Business, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign).

Filbert is a graduate of what is now known as The Gies College of Business at

the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Class of 1982). He is a CPA and worked as an accountant before attending Washington University School of Law in St. Louis (J.D., Class of 1992).

Filbert has actively participated in Pike County life: coach for little league baseball, youth basketball and youth soccer; board member of Illini Community Hospital, Health and Wellness Foundation, Mental Health Board and Community Bank; President of the Rotary Club; Finance Chairman of the Pike County Board; and legal advisor for the Pittsfield High School Mock Trial Team.

He is a life-long Methodist. “I look forward to an issues-oriented campaign�, Filbert said.

Barry hears audit findings, approves motor fuels tax resolution

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Barry’s city council carried out a quick meeting Monday, Dec. 2 — approving two motor fuel tax items and agreeing to purchase two new computers.

Auditor Nick Doellman, or ABNG Accounting, noted no accounting issues with Barry’s accounting reports.

Doellman complemented the town on its debt repayments.

The council went on to ratify an engineering agreement, describing projects to be undertaken with the the motor fuel tax funds, and the council agreed on a resolution for maintenance funded through the motor fuel tax.

Funds are to be used to seal prescribed streets in Barry, and the cost will amount to $31,340.

The police report indicated that there were three arrests made in the last

month — one traffic arrest, an outstanding warrant, and a meth amphetamine arrest.

Barry’s council approved the purchase of two new computers and their installation, amounting to roughly $2,500. The purchase was prompted by existing computers possessing outdated operating systems.

The public works report stated that a new battery needed to be purchase to relay power outages to city staff, as notification of the last power outage was not relayed.

Public works is also preparing for winter snows.

Plows are positioned for placement on trucks, and a salt spreader has been mounted on a city truck.

Additional salt is to be ordered by the city.

Finally, a street light is to be installed at Shover and CR-4 at a cost to Barry of $12 per month.

Saukee Citizen of the month Audrey White, a junior at Pittsfield High School, has been selected as the November Saukee Citizen of the Month. She is the daughter of Beth and Jason White.

Audrey’s activities include student council, softball, golf, National Honor Society, and University of Illinois Leadership camp.

Audrey was voted Saukee citizen by the faculty and staff at PHS. Selection was based on helping others, courtesy, going above and beyond in helping the school environment as well as the community. Other Nominees include: Faith Baker, Madison Moore, Madison Neese, Emma Clendenny, Quinn Corgiat, Payton Frieden,

GRIGGSVILLE Q Griggsville-Perry's Team Impact Annual Cookie Walk is on Dec. 14 during the Tornado home basketball game. Cookie sales begin at 2 p.m. and will last until the end of the game or until sold out.

PERRY Q American Legion Chili and Oyster Soup Supper is being held at the Larry Spencer farm Thursday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. All veterans are welcome.

PITTSFIELD Q Mark your calendars for December 4th, PHS Student Council members will be working at Pittsfield McDonalds that night, and a portion of the sales will go to Food and Toy Drive 2019. You can also earn more points for your class by putting your receipt in a specially marked bin at McDonald's that night. Thanks for supporting Food and Toy Drive.

Q Pike County Senior Citizens Center at 220 W. Adams St. in Pittsfield will be holding their monthly fundraiser fish fry on Thursday, Dec. 12 from 4:30 p.m.-6:30p.m. The dinner includes a choice of buffalo or catfish, a choice of 2 sides, bread, tea and a choice of dessert. Carry outs are available and all ages are welcome. Thank you for making this a success every month. See you on the 12th.

Q Pike County Historical Society and the Pike County Senior Citizens Center at 220 W. Adams St. in Pittsfield will be hosting a county wide birthday party for any senior with a December birthday on Friday, Dec. 13 from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. The party consists of eating birthday cake from County Market, watching a comical video, playing Bingo with small prizes and more!

Every birthday attendee is welcome to bring a guest of any age. If you have a question please call 217-285-4969.

Q Free Program for ages 8 & up Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019 afterschool until 5:30 p.m. at the Pike County Farm Bureau in Pittsfield. Christmas Movie Party, snacks and decorate a tree to take home. 4-H Federation is sponsoring the event. Register at extension.illinois.edu/abhps Any questions e-mail Dorothy at dwelbour@ illinois.edu or call 217-285-5543 Q Pike County Senior Citizens Center at 220 West Adams St. will be hosting a wonderful evening of Christmas and country music on Saturday, December 7 from 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Tim and Tami Welch and friends will be singing the night away celebrating the Christmas season in style. Come join in the fun.

All ages are welcome and encouraged to come. Concessions start at 5.

Q Pittsfield High School Alumni Scholarships: PHS alums enrolled in or planning to pursue a post-secondary degree or training program are eligible to apply for a scholarship. It is hoped that such an award will help the recipient either jump-start or finish a program of study. To be eligible, applicants must be graduates of Pittsfield High School and enrolled in good standing or accepted to their chosen educational program. Applications are due by no later than Friday, Dec. 13, 2019 and should be submitted to: classof1954scholarship@gmail. com (scanned copies welcomed) or PHS Class of 1954 Scholarship Fund, PO Box 205, Pittsfield, IL 62363.

Applications may be requested from classof1954scholarship@gmail.com or picked up at the PHS Guidance Office.

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AUDREY WHITE Macee Borrowman, Mackenna Billingsley, Amber Proffitt, Emily Pursley, Ben Leppert, Dalphina Rainbolt, Korbin Fentress, Adileigh West, Breanna Seymour and Craig Seymour.

CLARIFICATION The editorial from Wednesday, Nov. 20 should have indicated that the recent renovation of the Madison Square building on the west side of Pittsfield courthouse square was completed with private funds.

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The Abe Lincoln Project/Looking for Lincoln in Pike County will debut their new book "The Lincoln ConnectionPike County, IL & A Call to Arms American -Civil War 1861-1865" on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Pittsfield Public Library.

There will be a book discussion and sales.

NEBO Q Nebo residents are coming together to help a family that suffered a fire last Monday night/early Tuesday morning resulting in a total loss. A husband, wife and young son escaped the fire with only the clothes on their back.

Neighbors, friends and family are coming together to collect donations to help this family in the days and weeks to come. Anyone can drop off donations to Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9 a.m.1 p.m. Donations can also be dropped off at Daws Monuments in Pittsfield Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Please keep this family in your thoughts and prayers in the weeks to come.

Q There will be a benefit to help with the expenses of Stephanie (Watts) Gade's funeral on Saturday, Dec. 7 4 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Nebo Community Club. There will be a spaghetti supper, 50/50 drawing, raffles, and silent auction.

MILTON Q Christmas decorations will soon be going up in the Milton square.

Donations for decorations can be sent to the Village of Milton, Christmas Decoration Fund, PO Box 68, Milton, IL 62352. Thank you for your continued support.

PLEASANT HILL Q Pleasant Hill High School senior class is hosting Breakfast with Santa Saturday, Nov. 30 at the PHHS cafeteria. Pancakes and sausage will be served from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. and Santa will arrive at 8:30 a.m. The seniors will have treats and games for children who participate. The proceeds from the event will go toward the senior class trip.

ONGOING Q Rally around the troops is asking for your help with donations again this year. We are getting ready to fill care packages again for our men and women serving in the military. They will have donation boxes in various locations in the community. The following will have donation boxes: Pleasant Hill at Central State Bank, Griggsville at the Methodist Church, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m; in Barry at Stromers Grocery Store and Great Rivers Bank; in Pittsfield at Save A Lot, Farm and Home, Pike County Express, Great Rivers Bank, Cardinal Inn, County Market, and Pike Press.

If you want to make monetary donations you can mail them to Farmers National Bank of Griggsville, P.O. Box 518 Griggsville, IL 62340 or Farmers National Bank of Griggsville (Pittsfield branch) P.O. Box 351 Pittsfield, IL 62363. Items that can be sent are hard candy, dried fruit, jerky, honey, jelly, coffee, tea, baby wipes, gum, socks, and lip balm. Other items will be listed on the donation boxes.

Will center on those serving overseas.

If there are extra items, will send them to those stationed in the states. If you have any addresses you can text them to Vicki Harshman at 217-285-6520 or email them to Christine Henthorn at barnyard5@hotmail.com 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 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 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 217-335-2149.

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 217-285-4969.

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 The Western YMCA in Barry will be opening up to the community for free indoor walking Tuesday and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Coffee will be available. 1400 Mortimer St. 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 Q Join Inner Harmony Yoga every Wednesday at the Pike County Senior Citizen Center at 5:30 p.m.

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 American Legion hosts a V.A. representative the second and fourth Friday of each month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call John Glecker at 217-779-7515.

OUT OF COUNTY Q Bluffs American Legion will hold chicken and fish dinners 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.

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Had a wonderful Thanksgiving Corey, Nichole, and boys are coming up for Thanksgiving at Doug and Missy’s.

Francis, Cathy, Lyndle, Gary, and Sherry Pence are going out of town for Thanksgiving.

Richard Pence now shares his birthday with his Great-

Grandson who was born on Nov. 27, 2019, and his name is Remerton Ryan. Corey, Nichole, and the boys made it safely for Thanksgiving.

They are from Southern Illinois. We celebrated Richard Pence’s birthday by going out of town on Monday eve-

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That’s all folks, hope you have a good week and God Bless.

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The family of the late Harold and Anne Slight recently met for a luncheon in Griggsville and enjoyed getting acquainted with the new babies born in 2019. Left to right: Kelsey Jones with baby Knox, Katie Long with baby Quinn, Lisa Hobbs with baby Joel, and Dustin Deeder with baby Kutty. Trenton Slight and baby Ariel were absent.

MILTON Last day for Giving Trees Dec. 15 Christmas decorations will soon be going up in the Milton square. Donations for decorations can be sent to the Village of Milton, Christmas Decoration Fund, PO Box 68, Milton, IL 62352. Thank you.

The Pike County Christmas Basket Program’s Giving Trees are up at WalMart, Pittsfield Dollar Gen-

eral, and Farm and Home.

The last day to pick a tag from the trees is quickly approaching, all trees will be taken down the afternoon of December 15.

Anyone wanting to make a donation to the Christmas Basket Program may send it to: Pike County Christmas Basket, 121 East Washington Street, Pitts-

BY KARRIE SPANN 217-723-4262 field, IL 62363. Donations are tax deductible. If you have any questions, call 285-2726. Thank you for your support.

PLEASANT HILL

Many enjoyed Thanksgiving festivities Well sure hope everyone got to enjoy a nice Thanksgiving gathering with family and friends. Now into the running for all the Christmas shopping frenzy to find those perfect gifts.

Pam and John Douglas or rural Pleasant Hill hosted a Thanksgiving get together for their family. Those in attendance were Cecil and Pat Long, Dan, Ann, and Will, Todd Padbelsek of Lincoln, Paige and Tommy Mendenhall of Aurora, Amanda and Addalyn Maxheimer of Mt.Pulaski, and Dan Long of Pittsfield. They also celebrated Cecil’s 87th Birthday which was that day. All had a wonderful time.

This coming December 7th

marks the 78th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, which led to the start of WWll. Japan led a surprise attack lasting 2 hours on a Pacific fleet then went on to other countries with same raids. Can one really imagine this?! There are fewer and fewer from this era as they are becoming so old and agile but let us not forget their diligent bravery and hard fought battle. I commend you dear veterans as you deserve all the regards and thanks for all you have done! God bless you!

There is a USS Arizona(Pearl Harbor) memorial in Honolulu, Hawaii and also WWll memorial in New Orleans, LA. There are a couple of

By MARSHA HILL 217-437-2903 bmklh94@ yahoo.com Christmas events coming up on Saturday the 14th in town and also in Nebo, will update you on these happenings next week. “Welcome December, New month, new chapter, new page, and new wishes. May the month give you courage, strength, confidence, patience, self-love, and inner peace. May every day in December fill your days with hope, love, sunshine, and energy. Let there be joy, fun, and laughter.�

GRIGGSVILLE

Congrats to our new homecoming court The Abbie A. Hatch Chautauqua Circle Dutch Treat luncheon will meet Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 12 noon at the Senior Center in Pittsfield. If you were not at the November meeting, or if your plans have changed, please contact Ann Williamson at awebelwill@gmail.com or call 217-371-3220 by noon on December 5. We need to provide a count of those planning to attend. Roll call will be, “If you were a time traveler, what change would you make in history?�

The Griggsville-Perry Elementary Christmas program will be held Tuesday, December 17 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Nichols Gym in Griggsville.

Congratulations to Tate Kunzeman for being selected to the Beardstown AllTournament team!

Welcome home (from Germany), Dillion, Emilee, and Olivia Butler!

Lucinda Hoehne recently enjoyed a trip to Arizona where she spent several days with her son and daughter, Dalton Crawford and Lauren Hoehne.

T.J., Samantha, and Tripp Kessinger, Peyton Cook and Deni Taylor enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner with Samantha’s parents, George and Alberta Cook of Rushville.

Those enjoying Thanksgiving dinner with Jim and Connie Manker were: Nadine Manker, Koert and Norma Bartman, Carol Crear, Larry Manker, Sr, Kendra and Justin Schneider, Kim Manker, Jamie and Talen Wand, David and Amy Hill, Cheyenne Allen, Bryan McDaniels, Lester, Janet, and Pennie Rush, Reta and Arye Jane Crabtree, Karlie Crear, Jacie Wilson, Troy Main, Scott Crear, Cassandra Ator, Wes Manker, Scott, Michelle and Zach Bartman, Jimmy, Kari, Wyatt, and Cole Manker, Dawny-

etta Manard, Ben and Charlene Westfall, and Breanna Manker.

Bob and Vicki Norris and Thelma Butler spent the day at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield last Tuesday where Bob underwent minor surgery.

Congratulations to our homecoming court: Freshmen attendants- Logan Evans, Addie Bennett, Kale Liehr, and Sydnee Brown.

Sophomore attendants: Marina Orr, Jakson Freeman, Grace Stabile, and Hunter Richard. Junior attendants: Josh Bedenbender, Renae Martin, and Lizzy Clayton.

Senior attendants: Dalton Sheurman, Brianna Brown, Sage Martin, Kaytlynn Leenerts, Tucker Kunzeman, and Jennifer Bingham.

Congratulations to Allison Dokey for receiving KHQA’s One Class At A Time! She received $1000 for the College and Career Capstone Program!

Great news! North Pike EMS has received their licensure and passed state/ agency inspection! They are a group of volunteer Emergency Medical Responders who are trained to perform basic lifesaving procedures in emergency situations while waiting on an ambulance. They will be operating out of Griggsville and North Pike Fire Departments and cover those fire districts.

North Pike EMS consists of seven members with several others planning to join pending EMR course availability.

This is wonderful news for our area! The current members are: Jeff Butler- EMS coordinator/North Pike Fire chief, EMR; Amy Martinassistant EMS coordinator for North Pike, Pre-Hospital Registered Nurse with Air Evac Lifeteam and Pike County Ambulance Service; Shelby Deeder-assistant EMS coordinator for Griggsville, EMT-B with Pike

By NADINE KESSINGER 217-407-4502 kessy@casscomm.com County Ambulance Service; Greg Martin-EMR; Marcus Rush- EMT-B with Pike County Ambulance Service; and Sam Zaerr- EMT-B. Hats off to this great group of people!

Chambersburg Christian Church had a nice crowd at their Thanksgiving Dinner after church on Sunday. We miss seeing Margaret Hudelson, as she has been feeling a little under the weather.

Hope you feel better soon, Margaret!

The family of the late Harold and Anna Slight recently had a get together to meet the five new grandbabies born this year. Everyone enjoyed meeting the new babies, the food and fellowship. Those attending were: Larry and Susan Collins, Dee and Cora Vandermolen, Joni, Adam, Zach and Zane Schlieper, Lisa, Michael, Jase, Macy, and Joel Hobbs, Fred Slight, Dalene Goewey, Pete and Shelby Deeder, Dustin, Amber, Kitch and Kutty Deeder, Peggy White, Shelia Slight, Amy Slight, Dakota and Hayden Kessinger, Ryder Foiles, Allison Kessinger, Harold and Lorie Slight, Sharon Smith, Jennifer and Steve Liehr, Carl Liehr, Kelsey and Knox Jones, Katie, Marty, and Quinn Long (all the way from Germany!), Kevin Barker (Texas), Linda Poe (Texas), Janet Olson, Linda Richardson (Peoria), Jim Smith, Lori Sanderson, Gary and Meda Smith, Frosty and Pat White, and Hilary Allen.

Don’t forget to call me or email me with your news for next week! I need your help to keep this news column going!

The past is in your head.

The future is in your hands.

AND OTHER AREA NEWS NEAR AND FAR Many homes gave thanks on Thanksgiving “The Bible is worth all the other books which have ever been printed.� Patrick Henry This Saturday, December 7th, at the Pike County Senior Center in Pittsfield, Tim and Tammy Welch and friends will be doing Christmas and Country Music from 6-8:30 p.m. with concessions starting at 5:00. The admission cost is $7 each, and every one is welcome to attend.

Live Nativity will be presented by members of the Detroit Christian Church across from McDonalds on Sunday, December 15th, from 6 pm - 8 pm.

Prayer requests: Bob Hull, Bonnie Prudoehl, Carl Blacketer, Chris Sitton, Connie Vermillion, Christine Henthorn, Connie McFall, Diane Garner, Frances Larson, Greg Ketterman, Ginger Whitlock, Helen Mays, Jamie Reel, Jenny Fox, Jerry Gully, Josh Bennett, Lois Thomas, Lisha Fee, Luetta Swartz, Linda Schnabel, Mark Vermillion, Melinda Chandler, Milo Klein, Pastor Gary Dice, Roger Straus, Radar Grim, Roger & Sue Robbins, Roger Bonnett, Steve Davis, Stacey Wright, Susie Fudge, Susan Shaw, Ted Patton, Tom Ruble, Wayne Robbins, the country of Israel, our country of the United States of America, and our United States’ President.

Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf. For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear? 1 Peter 4:16-18 Did you start the new Christmas tradition of reading one chapter of the book of Luke in the Bible each day of December? Not too late. There are 24 chapters in Luke. On Christmas Eve you will have read an entire account of Jesus’ Life and wake up Christmas morning knowing WHO and WHY we celebrate!

Trivia Answers: 1. Who did Jesus take with Him to the mountain where He was transfigured? (Peter, James, & John) 2. During the War of 1812, British troops invaded and burned what U.S. landmark? (the White House) 3. What was Apostle Paul’s occupation? (tentmaker) 4. What country invented the crossbow? (China about 700 BC) 5. Who were Ruth’s first and second husbands?

(Mahlon and Boaz) 6. Where was the first U.S. federal penitentiary? (Levenworth, Kansas) Birthdays and Anniversaries for This Week: 12/04 -- Jordan Garner, Lilly Borrowman 12/06 -- Becky Winner, Elinor Waddell 12/07 -- Britini Deeder 12/08 -- Paul Turner 12/09 -- Cody Ward Thanksgiving Gatherings: A.C. & Norma Reel of Detroit hosted their family for Thanksgiving. They included: Billy Reel; Becky Thomas; Bryan, Lila, Renae, & Raven Martin; Ronnie, Lucy, & Kaleb Gordon; Russ, Rhonda, & Reed Miller; Bob & Gena Reel; Justin, Amber, Landon, Lucas, & Aidan Poor and friend Riley; and Charlie, Ashley, Emmy, & Everly Goetze.

At the home of Rena Waddell and Elinor Waddell of Louisiana, Missouri, the Thanksgiving guests that gathered were: Rena’s children (and Elinor’s grandchildren) Cade Waddell and Leah Waddell and Leah’s boyfriend Dalton; Rena’s niece Michele Danback and daughter Alyssa and Michele’s

stepmom Pat Boyd; Elinor’s son Jim Waddell; and Rena’s friend Pat Heembrock. Several others were also invited but were unable to attend due to sickness and bad weather.

Thanksgiving was enjoyed with family gathering at the home of Joe & Krystal Huckstep, Angel, Tessa, Levi, and Gavin of rural Pittsfield. Those in attendance were: Bob Myers, Briteny White, and Robert Myers of Pittsfield; Daniel & April Myers of Griggsville; Thomas & Rachel Myers, Lilly, Layne, and Lydia of Rochester, Indiana; Sam & Lesley Myers, Cathryn, Joel, Jillian, and Lauryn of Pittsfield; Seth & Lindsey Myers, Heidi, Dylan, and Mason of Atlas; Vanessa & Josh Edgar, David, and Henry of Pittsfield; and Joann Myers of rural Pittsfield.

Shirley Stinson of Perry went to her son and daughter-in-law Corey & Karen Stinson’s house in Winfield, Missouri, for Thanksgiving dinner. Also attending were: Larry & Shirley Bauch of Perry; Allen & Roxie Taylor of Quincy; Tracy & April Courtois of Ursa; Linda & Elizabeth Gacheche of St. Charles, Missouri; and Cathy Comporato, Carolyn Comporato and Maria Taylor, all of St. Louis, Missouri.

Sara & Micah Rudd, Elizabeth, Tristan, and Landon of Pittsfield hosted Thanksgiving dinner, and those who attended were: Sue & Joe Yackley; Mike Burrows & Gena; Mark Burrows; Amy Davis, Reese, Wessley, Jacqueline, and Tyler Grimsley; and Emma Burrows.

Mark & Becky Winner hosted their Thanksgiving dinner at their home in Pittsfield. Those attending were: Joe & Katy Winner; Nic & Kristina Carter, Nikki and Leif Carter, and JJ Winner; Tim & Kathy Carter; and Jake Carter. All agreed that the turkey Mark smoked was delicious.

Steve & Wyvetta Davis along with their grandchildren Jacqueline Davis & Tyler Grimsley, Wessley Davis, and Reese Davis enjoyed the Thanksgiving dinner at the Bainbridge Street CafĂŠ in Barry. We were impressed by the organization that went into this plus how welcoming the entire staff was to have us there. Before the crowd began partaking of the meal, Sheriff Greenwood said the blessing. Kudos to the Bainbridge Street CafĂŠ.

Doris Thomas of New Salem hosted her family for Thanksgiving dinner. Those who were there were: Kevin & Brenda McCann; Ty, Amanda, & Juhl Neumann; Berlyn & Becky Thomas; Bryan, Lila, Renae, & Raven Martin; Ronnie, Lucy, & Kaleb Gordon; Frank & Barbara Lightle; Ty, Sami, Eli, & Pearl Lightle; Chris, Alyssa, Daisy, & Nathan Heightman; Dorothy Foreman; and Clyde Thomas.

Those who gathered at the home of Pastor Gary & Pam Dice of Baylis for Thanksgiving dinner were: Ryan & Amy Dice and Adlin; Josh & Tara Dice, Kaden, and Kinley; Jeremiah & KayLee Dice and Jackson; Micah & Hannah Dice and Asher; Grandpa Leonard & Grandma Sharon Dice; and Ron Dice.

Thanksgiving dinner was hosted at the home of Nancy & Tim Halpin of Pittsfield.

Those in attendance were: Sue Gleckler, Brad Gleckler, and Gail & Mike Jones, all of New Salem; Cheyenne Jones of Duncan, Oklahoma; Gavin Halpin of St. Louis, Missouri; and Henry & Paige Smith and Isaac of Lexington, Kentucky.

Joyce Pagett & Ray Grimsley of Hull hosted Thanksgiving dinner at their home. Those who were there were their children Amelia,

BY WYVETTA DAVIS 217-285-4880 w9yti@irtc.net Jacob, and Celeste and sister and brother-in-law Michelle & David Young and their daughter Isla from Quincy.

Enjoyed a dinner with turkey and ham and all the fixings.

Our son Nathan and his work crew “celebrated�

Thanksgiving another way.

Due to extremely high winds, his crew was called out to restore power to approximately 800 homes in the Indiana / Michigan area. Those people were very grateful to have their power once again.

Anita Troxell hosted the family Thanksgiving dinner at her home in Baylis.

Those attending were: Ron, Dawn, Dewayne, and Sapphire Troxell and Dalton Troxell, C.J., and Fenix, all of Baylis; Michael, Melinda, Brayden, and Austin Troxell and Matt Troxell and Abby, all of Monroe City, Missouri; Christina Troxell, Becky and Rosemary Kitchen, and Cody, all of Moberly, Missouri; and Ruth and Brandon Troxell of Pekin, Illinois.

Sunday evening, December 1st, there was a good crowd at the annual Christmas potluck service at Grace Baptist Church. Plenty of food and fellowship was enjoyed by all, followed by a good Christmas message by Pastor Gary Dice. “There is no book like the Bible for excellent learning, wisdom, and use.� Matthew Hale.

This week’s Trivia Questions are all from the Bible, and to make them a little different, at the bottom of the questions, there will be the answers in no certain order.

Next week’s column will have the answers. Happy Trivia!!

1. Where did David ask God to put his tears?

2. What part of the holy city of God will be made of pearls?

3. As Jesus was getting prepared to be crucified, what did the soldiers put on Him? 4. Who or what told the first lie in the Bible?

5. What did Moses see that wasn’t consumed by fire?

6. In what did Moses’ mother Jochebed hide Moses to save His life?

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Building leaders in our communities We’ve all heard of the “brain drain� facing rural communities and its deleterious effects on rural institutions and towns.

Never is “brain drain� made more clear then when a longstanding employee/member of an organization steps down and the scramble begins to replace them or reassign their duties.

It is incumbent on private and public entities to come up with ways to pass on the organizational knowledge held by these individuals.

Currently, organizations in Pike County are looking to replace postmasters and librarians.

These jobs are important positions within our communities.

Pike County school districts are also constantly on the hunt for qualified teachers and staff members in a variety of positions.

Local organizations and their boards must work to groom internal candidates to assume the duties of retiring leaders.

In the absence of qualified local candidates, these organizations must be prepared to carry out legitimate candidate searches, vet applicants thoroughly, and offer appropriate compensation.

There is in fact a “brain drain� occurring throughout rural America. This broader problem does not excuse rural municipalities and organizations from grooming potential local leaders and attracting candidates from farther afield to fill vital positions within our communities.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Pike’s past gives insight into architecture TO THE EDITOR: “Pickings from Pike’s Past� article on 124 years ago, Nov. 14, 1894, wrote “Architect Dankmar Adler of Chicago has issued his report on the courthouse, and he thinks changes are necessary.� This is a real find for the Pike County Courthouse history. Thank you, Mike Boren, for the article. Our landmark should be researched for notes from this building committee. Architectural elements must be examined for the Adler and Sullivan style. I have asked “Landmarks Illinois� for their input on where we might locate more documentation. Frank Lloyd Wright was one of the draftsman at the firm of Adler and Sullivan. Attached are more articles about his architectural firm and their other landmark buildings..

Warren Winston, Pittsfield. Dankmar Adler was a German born American architect and civil engineer. He is best known for his fifteen-year partnership with Louis Sullivan, during which they designed influential skyscrapers that boldly addressed their steel skeleton through their exterior design: the Wainwright Building in St. Louis, Missouri, the Chicago Stock Exchange Building, and the Guaranty Building in Buffalo, New York.

Dankmar Adler-Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dankmar__ Adler Dankmar Adler was the partner of architect Louis H. Sullivan. Together they designed more than 150 buildings in the post-fire building boom from 1880 to 1895. They gained fame especially with the high-profile Auditorium Building and Theatre project, which showcased Adler’s expertise in acoustic and structural engineering.

At the time of the Auditorium commission, Adler was already known for his skill in creating excellent acoustics in the Central Music Hall on State Street. But the Auditorium project truly put the Alder and Sullivan partnership on the map, and for the next several years, it brought in prestigious commissions far and wide.

The two housed their offices on the Auditorium Buildings 17th floor, where a young Frank Lloyd Wright worked as one of their draftsmen. In his memoirs, Wright would later sing the praises of both of his mentors.

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is from the Netherlands originally. When I bought from him I’d always say, “You take cash right?� He would respond with a confused look and would say, “Of course we take cash.� He never got that I was joking.

When you have to explain a joke, you’ve just wasted your breath.

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When he bought from me, he never asked me if I still took cash. That was my joke and he didn’t think it was very funny. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Q John Ottwell graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1984 and lives in Shrewsbury, Mo. His website is www.

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PICKINGS FROM PIKE’S PAST 100 YEARS AGO: PIKE COUNTY SUFFERS DUE TO COAL STRIKE 150 Years Ago Dec. 9, 1869 The incoming crops look well. Corn commands 75 cent per bushel. We have shipped about 10,000 sacks of wheat this season. In these parts, the more wheat the farmer had, the more he lost. Quite a fall from $2.25 to $1 per bushel.

We are glad to hear a good report of our schools. Will parents do their duty and visit the school?

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125 Years Ago Dec. 12, 1894 The building committee has secured the services of G. P. Washburn of Ottawa, Kansas, as architect to attend the completion of the courthouse. He has been here several days inspecting what has been done, and say that by the adoption of certain measures, the building can be made perfectly strong and safe.

Some boys went up in the tower of the courthouse and ZHUH VXUSULVHG WR ¿QG WKH SRlice after them. It is against order to go up there, and other boys and men will do well to take notice and govern themselves accordingly. There has been but one accident since the building started, and that the sufferer’s own fault, and the intention is to have the building completed without anymore, if making people mind their own business can effect it.

The trustees of the village of Nebo revoked the saloon license a short time since, but a majority, including the president, reinstated the thing in a few days.

A little boy of Jake Manley’s in Nebo was buried yes-

terday, having suffered fortyone days with typhoid fever.

Mr. Nevius is doing a good banking business in Nebo. He and his family have added much to our society.

A letter received by Dr. Hall, states that the surveyors of the new railroad to Perry will be at work this week, weather permitting. Another letter from Dr. Allen of Milton, states the citizens of that town and vicinity are subscribing liberally for a railroad, and he has no doubt but what they will raise $15,000 and the right-of-way.

100 Years Ago Dec. 10, 1919 Effective Monday, Dec. 8, WKH WUDLQV OHDYLQJ 3LWWVÂżHOG DW 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. will be discontinued on account to the shortage of coal.

The M.E. Church brethren went out last week and hauled in a supply of wood for the church, and all services will be held as usual.

William Singleton, local coal dealer, received a car of soft coal containing 36 tons last Saturday, and the entire supply was exhausted by Monday at noon. Mayor George M. Smith had charge of the coal, DQG RUGHUV ZHUH ÂżOOHG RQO\ LQ cases where it was absolutely necessary. It is estimated that enough coal is on hand to run WKH 3LWWVÂżHOG VFKRROV XQWLO WKH 15th of March. It will be necessary in the meantime to haul coal from the East to the West building.

Farmer Advisor Kircher advises farmers to order clover and alfalfa seed now as the seed situation is more acute at the present time than it has been at any previous time.

75 Years Ago Dec. 13, 1944 Last Friday, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Woods of Perry, received word that their youngest son, Staff Sergeant Chauncey Woods, had been killed in action somewhere in France on Nov. 13. No other details

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Mom thought Edith portrayed women as stupid and inferior to men.

I use to work with people from Russia, Ukraine, and Croatia. They didn’t have the same sense of humor as I did. It was hard to get them to laugh as much or to even smile. I know a lot of it had to do with their culture. I’m sure in some countries it is harder to laugh because there is not a lot that is funny happening. Maybe to smile or ¿QG VRPHWKLQJ KXPRURXV ZDV FRQVLGHUHG wrong in some way.

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Pfc. Charlie Miller of Pleasant Hill was killed in action on Nov. 4 on Leyte, according to a telegram from the War Department to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Miller of Pleasant Hill. He has two brothers in the service. Fred is in the Navy and Oral is in the Medical Corps of the Air Force.

Pvt. Lyndle T. Burbridge is now attached to the 361st Infantry in Italy, which regiment spearheaded the advance of Lt. General Mark W. Clark’s Fifth Army from Velletri to the Arno River.

War boats and ships continue to come down the Illinois River, some under their own power, and others lashed between barges. Saturday we were privileged to see 9 P. T. Boats go through. The small ERDWV RI WKH ÂżVKHUPDQ DW )ORUence must be tied very securely to withstand the force of the huge waves made by these small P.T. Boats.

Eighteen Pike boys registered at the local draft board headquarters in November on their 18th birthdays.

Also on Monday the Board of Supervisors met in recessed session of the September meeting and levied a tax of one mill per dollar valuation for the support of Illini Community Hospital.

50 Years Ago Dec. 10, 1969 The 43rd annual Christmas choral program by the Vesper Singers of the Christian Church will be presented Sunday, Dec. 21, at 5 p.m.

This year’s program will be a memorial to Harry Barber, who had been a soloist with the choir for many years. The singers, composed of nearly 30 voices, will be directed

by Mrs. Norris Stauffer, Mrs. Louis Stone will be at the organ ad Miss Evelyn Ransom at the piano. The junior choir, under the direction of Mrs. Tom Bunting, will also per-

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Miss Natalia Hyk, 19-yearold daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Stefan Hyk of Griggsville, has been accepted for enrollment next fall in the medical school of Washington University in St. Louis.

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25 Years Ago Dec. 7, 1994 Harry Wright is the new Pike County Board Chairman by a party line 5-4 vote on Monday. Wright, a Democrat, ZRQ WKH ÂżYH YRWHV RI WKH 'HPocrats on the board, including his own, John Sheppard won the four Republican votes, including his own. Wright replaces Don Apps as chairman, who served only one term before stepping down. Apps is now vice-chairman.

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Donald Chaplin Donald ‘Don’ Joe Chaplin, 74, of Barry, IL passed away on November 30, 2019 at his home. He was born September 16, 1945 in Pittsfield, IL to John A. Chaplin and Bertha E. (Walk) Chaplin.

Don graduated from Milton high school. He had been driving semi trucks for various companies since he was 15.

Don was a ‘jack of all trades’ and dabbled in farming and electrical work. He loved to ride his Goldwing motorcycle, fish and dance at the local square dances. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

He is survived by five sons; Michael (Cathy) Chaplin of Florida; William (Julie) Chaplin of Barry, IL; Joseph (Misty) of Arizona, and Terry (Erica) Eisenburg of New Salem, IL, one daughter; Christina (Brian) Sunde of Barry, IL, a stepson, Lewis (Toni) Shepard of Louisiana, MO, a brother; Allen Baldwin of Pittsfield, IL, two sisters; Wanda Smith of Joplin, MO and Annabel McDonald. He is also survived by eight grandchildren; Keith (Dominique) Sunde; Amber Sunde; Crystal Kirby; William Chaplin JR; Raejean Chaplin; Erica Chaplin; Rae Ann Chaplin; Journee Eisenburg, three

greatgrandchildren; Ellianna, Keegan and Ashton Sunde, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two brothers; Harold Chaplin and John Glenn Chaplin, two sisters; Ima Lee Howell and Carol Jean Gratton, a brother, sister and nephew in infancy, and two nieces, Mandy and Christine.

No Services are being held at this time. Cremation rites are being accorded. Disposition of the ashes will take place at a later date at Blue River Cemetery near Detroit, IL. Memorials may be left to the family in care of Niebur Funeral Homes. Online condolences can be left at nieburfh. com. Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry is handling the arrangements.

Nellie Trimmer

Nellie Eloise Trimmer, age 98, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019 at The Elms Nursing Home in Macomb, IL. She was born on July 7, 1921 in Hadley, Pike County, IL to Chauncey and Nellie Lessig McCleery.

She married Elmo Trimmer on July 3, 1952 and he preceded her in death on February 5, 2003.

Eloise was a member of the Pittsfield United Methodist Church, American Legion Auxiliary 152 and the Eastern Star #195. In earlier years, she waitressed at several establishments, and then worked as a secretary at Gray’s Chevrolet until her marriage. Eloise was an excellent seamstress and made beautiful appliqued quilts for her children and grandchildren. She loved cooking, gardening, and her strawberry patch. She finished her life at The Elms Nursing Home in Macomb where they gave exceptionally wonderful care.

She is survived by sons, Ronald (Mary) Trimmer of Mitchell, IL and Paul Dennis (Alice) Trimmer of Macomb, IL; sister, Ruby Wilson of Mt. Sterling, IL; six grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and three great, great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elmo Trimmer; brother, Floyd McCleery, and sister, Frances Crone.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 1:00 PM at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield.

Interment will follow at Baylis Cemetery. Visitation will

Letha Poore

Letha L. Poore, 94, passed away on November 27, 2019, at 1:20 am at Griggsville Estates in Griggsville, IL. She was born in Hamburg, IL, on September 2, 1925, the daughter of Della A. and Carrie L. (Booth) Gresham.

She married John RW Poore on July 8, 1950 in Hamburg.

He preceded her in death on November 7, 2010.

Letha was a lifetime member of the Church of Christ.

She was also an avid antique collector. She enjoyed hot air balloons. Her husband and her were the owners and operators of the Cherokee Flyers, Hot Air Balloon Co. Letha leaves behind several nieces, nephew, cousins and many friends.

Along with her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by 2 brothers and 2 sisters.

Visitation was Saturday, November 30, 2019 from 10 am until time of service at 11 am at Gress, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Hardin. Pastor Jimmy Hodges officiated.

Burial will followed at Hamburg Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to The Hamburg Cemetery Association Online condolences and guest book can be found at www.gresskallalandschaaf. com

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Zimmerman Hoover, 98 of Pittsfield passed away Tuesday November 19, 2019 in Pittsfield. She was born October 27, 1921 in Pittsfield the daughter of the late Earl and Vera Hill Zimmerman. She married Eugene “Gene� Hoover June 21, 1946 in Washington, DC. He preceded her in death November 28, 1998. Betty was a 1943 graduate of the University of Illinois. During World War II (1943-1946) she worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad in Washington, DC. She was responsible for selling tickets, working the White House desk and Passenger Representative on the Liberty Limited Train from Washington, DC to Pittsburg, PA. Betty with her husband lived in China from 1946-1948, Japan 1949-1952, both employed by the OSS and CIA. The family returned to California in 1952. She and Gene owned and operated Town & Country Store in Pittsfield from 1956 through 1988. She was active in both the United Methodist and the Christian Churches. She was instrumental in bringing the Work Camp to Pittsfield. She served on the Board of Illini Community Hospital, and was a tireless volunteer at the hospital. She enjoyed stained glass, knitting, needlepoint, hooked rugs, cross-stitch, reading, meditation, yoga, wild flowers and playing bridge. Surviving is her son Robert Calvin “Bob� Hoover, Nieces, nephews, Barbara Wright; Jerry Weaver, David Weaver; Elizabeth Schim-

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Linnie Sapp Linnie L. Sapp, 80, of Summer Hill, died Nov. 27, 2019 at Eastside Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

No services will be held and cremation rites have been accorded. Memorials are sug-

gested to be made to Eastside Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center Activity Fund. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com.

Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Village of Pleasant Hill Village Clerk mel Miller; Albert W. Schimmel III; John R. Schimmel; Michael Wiley; Daniel Wiley; Mark Zimmerman; Anne Zimmerman Dundorf, John Zimmerman, Timothy Zimmerman; Paul Zimmerman; Sara Zimmerman Lynch; Cousin Wanda Zimmerman Hutter; Preceding her were siblings Ruth Zimmerman Weaver, Athene Zimmerman Schimmel, Norma Zimmerman Wiley, Robert Zimmerman Richard Zimmerman, nieces and nephews, Donald Zimmerman, Vincent Zimmerman, Juanita Zimmerman Grigsby, Carolyn Zimmerman Castell.

A memorial service will be held at 11 am Saturday December 7, 2019 at the Pittsfield First Christian Church.

Private interment will be held in Pittsfield West Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to the Pittsfield First Christian Church.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.airsmanhires.com The Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield is in charge of the arrangements.

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be held prior to the service on Saturday from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to be made to the Pittsfield United Methodist Church or The Elms Nursing Home (1212 Madelyn Ave., Macomb, IL 61455). Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

The City of Barry is accepting applications for Library Director. The position will perform a variety of tasks including day-to-day operation of the library, organizing and implementing library programs, grant writing, and compiling annual reports. Applicants must be a high school graduate or have a GED. College is not required, but would be a plus. The DSSOLFDQW PXVW KDYH SURÂżFLHQW FRPSXWHU VNLOOV DQG HQMR\ ZRUNLQJ ZLWK WKH SXEOLF 7UDLQLQJ LQ VSHFLÂżF library computer programs will be given. The starting wage for the position is DOQ. Applications are available at Barry City Hall at 1005 Bainbridge St. or online at www.barryil.org.

For more information, call ( 217)-335-2215.

Application deadline is November 30, 2019.

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High winds caused the trunk of a tree to land on an unoccupied school bus on Perryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Main Street the afternoon of Wed., Nov 27.

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LINCOLNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S IMPACT REMEMBERED IN PIKE COUNTY

Alice Cripe, Clari Dees, Bob Norris, Sarah Barnard, and Kathy Zimmerman mark the release of the book â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Lincoln Connectionâ&#x20AC;? at the Pittsfield Public Library on Tuesday, Nov. 26. An official release of the book will be held from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 7 at the library.

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Santa Claus was in Pleasant Hill Saturday to help the class of 2020 host their Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Breakfast. Several attended and Santa Claus was very popular.

IDPH finds violations at Eastside

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press During a third quarter site survey, Pittsfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eastside Health and Rehab Center was determined by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to be in violation of the Nursing Home Care Act and was assessed a fine of $2,200.

According to IDPH the fine was doubled due to the violation of sections of the administrative code with a high risk designation.

Eastside was found to be in violation of code outlawing abuse or neglect of residents of long-term care facilities.

Specifically, IDPH found that at least one resident had developed bed sores. According to IDPH documentation, the patient bed sores were due to a failure on the part of Eastside staff to provide turning and repositioning.

Patient names are not used in the IDPH documents to maintain confidentiality.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;This failure resulted in (patient) R45 developing facility acquired unstageable pressure ulcers to his buttocks,â&#x20AC;? IDPH findings claimed.

Another Eastside resident at risk of bed sores was found by IDPH to be reclined in a chair without positioning devices in the chair, even though the resident had a high risk for skin breakdown.

When contacted by the Pike Press, Eastside Health and Rehab Center staff declined to comment on the IDPH report and findings.

The approximately 1,200 long-term care facilities in Illinois are licensed, regulated, and inspected by IDPH. Each year, IDPH surveyors conduct about 10,000 surveys, including annual licensure inspections, complaint investigations and re-inspections.

The Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 24-hour a day Nursing Home Hotline (800-252-4343) receives nearly 19,000 calls and, as a result, staff respond to more than 5,000 complaints.

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BECKY WINNER â&#x20AC;&#x153;The first time I see a new baby, I take their picture for the paper and give them a board book,â&#x20AC;? Winner said.

The library also conducts three sessions per month for children, during which a presenter reads or coordinates a craft to engage Barryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s children.

Winner says her sense of service wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t end with her retirement from the library. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to do things with the rest of my life that make a difference in other peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives,â&#x20AC;? Winner said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to just sit on the couch.â&#x20AC;?

Clowers retires as Pittsfield postmaster

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Kim Clowers retired as Piitsfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s postmaster effective Wednesday, Nov. 27.

Clowers had served with the post office for 36 and a half years, and had served as Pittsfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s postmaster for 16 years.

Her first position with the postal service was as a city carrier in Jerseyville starting in 1983. She worked in that community for 16 years.

Clowers first became a postmaster in Chambersburg in 1999, and she also served in that capacity in Pearl.

Postmaster Clowers started in Pittsfield in December of 2003.

Clowers stated that the biggest changes to the postal service over the course of her career were automation and computers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a necessity,â&#x20AC;? Clowers said.

The postmaster indicated that what she would miss the most about her position were the people with which she interacted on a daily basis.

KIM CLOWERS â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a great community, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made so many friends,â&#x20AC;? Clowers said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll miss all the employees the most.â&#x20AC;?

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By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Barryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s librarian, Becky Winner, is retiring. Winner has served as librarian for eight years, during which she has brought much positive change to the library.

The librarian says she is proud of many of the organizational changes that have occured under her leadership. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m proud of the kids area, of organizing the genealogy room, and making the arrangement and signage of the books more clear,â&#x20AC;? Winner said.

Winner also stressed the importance of public libraries in rural communities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are people who wonder what is the use of a library,â&#x20AC;? Winner said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have people here all the time without internet, filling out job applications, and some people say they just want to hold a book in their hands.â&#x20AC;?

Patrons, too, agree that the Barry library is of great value. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For this size library, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the best by far,â&#x20AC;? patron Dennis Bonifield said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been to quite a few of them, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the best library in the county.â&#x20AC;?

Winner is particularly proud of engaging Barryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s young people through her work at the library.

The library operates a four-week June young readers program, and Winner has also organized programs designed to incentivize reading for children of all ages.

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KUNZEMAN NAMED TO BEARDSTOWN ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM

Tate Kunzeman, a sophomore from Griggsville-Perry, was one of eight chosen to the Beardstown All-Tournament team recently. From left to right: Jacob Reller, Rushville; Tate Kunzeman, Griggsville-Perry; Garrett Bell, Triopia; Danny Stepehens, Southeastern; Cole Howard and Gabe Cox, West Central. Not shown is Pascal Guilavogui, Beardstown.

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Fifth through eighth grade girls at Griggsville-Perry Middle School participated in a volleyball clinic recently. Front row, left to right: Alexis Miller, Claire Evans, Reese Liehr, Mellie Smith, Maddie Smith, Logan Hobson, Aislee Wainman, Emoree Stauffer.

Back row, left to right: Maddie Zavala, Daisy Waters, Raylynn White, Chadum Crawford, Jenna Goodwin, Chloe Buchanan, Bella Shoemaker, Kierney Nash. Other girls absent from the photo were attending a basketball game.

SCORE BOARD Nov. 25 Saukee Turkey Tournament Routt, 62, Pittsfield, 47 Scoring for Pittsfield, Cade Tomhave, 22, Will Guthrie, 7, Patrick Apps, 9, Noah Gay, 3, Carter Klatt, 3, Nate Scranton, 3.

Payton, 63, Western, 45 Scoring for Western, Eric Hively, 11, Carson Dell, 6, Joel Bryant, 4, Preston Wellman, 9, Ethan Dixon, 5, Kyle Colgrove, 9, Joseph Depke, 2.

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Peyton Apps jumps from the paint for two during the Saukeesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; win against Western Saturday, Nov. 30 in Pittsfield. The Saukees won 59-48 and clinched the 1900th win for the Pittsfield High School boys basketball program.

PHS takes 1900th win

By NIKKI LIEHR Pike Press The Pittsfield High school boys basketball program picked up its 1900th program win over the weekend, putting the achievement fifth on the all-time victory list in the history of Illinois high school basketball. The win was recorded during the boys basketball game Saturday, Nov. 30 against the Western Wildcats,

which is also the Saukeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own Turkey Tournament held every year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just very honored to be part of a storied event like this. The 1900 wins is a result of a lot of hard work from a lot of different people who have laid the groundwork for Saukee basketball. We hope to continue the success of the Saukee basketball program,â&#x20AC;? said Brad Tomhave, Pittsfield Saukee basketball coach.

PLEASANT HILL

Beardstown Tournament Triopia, 47, Griggsville-Perry, 38 Scoring for G-P: Tate Kunzeman, 19, Cash Kirk, 6, Tanner Leedy, 3, Avery Bradshaw, 5, Tucker Kunzeman, 5.

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Preston Wellman, #22, of the Western Wildcats, goes up for two during the basketball game Saturday, Nov. 30 against the Pittsfield Saukees in the Saukee Turkey Tournament.

Nov. 26 Brown County Girls tourney Pittsfield, 43, Peoria Christian, 12 Scoring for Pittsfield, 16, Shelby Bauer, 2, Kara Williams, 2, Chloe Lem-

ons, 6, Kayla Merryman, 4, Ashley Waters, 2, Ellie TenEyck, 11.

Beardstown Girls Tourney Augusta Southeastern, 55, Griggsville-Perry, 46 Scoring for Griggsville: Tate Kunzeman, 10, Cash Kirk, 16, Tanner Leedy, 5, Dalton Sheurman, 3, Avery Bradshaw, 2, Tucker Kunzeman, 6, Ethan Lotheridge, 4.

Pittsfield, 46, West Hancock, 36 Brown County Tournament Scoring for Pittsfield, 14, Chloe Lemons, 8, Kayla Merryman, 2, Ellie TenEyck, 22, Avery Heavner, 2 Nov. 30 Brown County Tournament Routt, 36, Pittsfield 27 ( Championship Game) Scoring for Pittsfield, Katie Cox, 15, Brianna Dobson, 1, Chloe Lemons, 2, Kayla Merryman, 6, Ellie TenEyck, 3

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HONORS COLLEAGUE

Pleasant Hill High School was one of several schools in the area to turn on the lights at their football field. The gesture was in honor of Phillip Bowsman, an Indiana High School Coach who has ties to the WIVC. Bowsman was coaching his son in a state semifinal playoff game when he suffered what would be a fatal stroke.

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Team scratch game, Road Runners, 763; Team scratch series, Road Runners, 2148; Scratch game, Estelene Hayden, 177; Scratch series, Laurabell McConnell, 482. Team handicap game, Road Runners, 1036; Team handicap series, Road Runners, 2967; Handicap game, Estelene Hayden, 231; Handicap series, Laurabell McConnell, 629. Individual high averages, Beth Wade, 153.47.

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MEDAL WINNERS

On Sunday, Nov. 10, three Pike County Special Athletes competed at the Special Olympics Illinois Bowling Sectionals held in Moline. Each of the three qualified to attend sectionals by winning a gold medal at the regional qualifier held at The Tangerine Bowl in Quincy. Paul Hart earned a silver medal, Kari Wade earned a fifth place ribbon, and Derrick Hankins earned a bronze medal in their three divisions in Moline. The athletes are coached by Susan Anderson and Rosie Cawthon. Shown left to right: Paul Hart, Kari Wade and Derrick Hankins.

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Left to right, Gabby Patterson, Jamie Patterson, Amy Davis, Amy Spann, Karlie Patterson, Shelby Patterson, Lyla Spann, and J.J. Patterson admire the entries in the Deer Santa Festival Deer Display Challenge Sunday, Dec.1.

The Pittsfield Arts Guild sponsored a gift-wrapping themed float in the Deer Santa Festival Sunday, Dec. 1.

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Right: Zoe Quintini of Pittsfield gives Santa her Christmas wishlist at Pittsfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s William Watson Hotel during the Deer Santa Festival Sunday, Dec.1.

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Left: Quincy Medical Group sponsored a gingerbread-themed float in Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parade during the Deer Santa Festival Sunday, Dec. 1.

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Clockwise from front left, Sarah Knight, Libby Knight, Rilyn Knight, Kennedy Knight, Millie Knight, and Bobby Knight take part in ornament decorating during Pittsfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Deer Santa Festival Sunday, Dec. 1. The ornament decorating activities were fee and sponsored by the Pittsfield Arts Guild and Picture Pittsfield.

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PHSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s swing choir sang Christmas carols while mayor John Hayden lit up the Christmas tree on the Pike County Courthouse square during the Deer Santa Festival Sunday, Dec. 1.

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Western students learn about corn The Pike-Scott AITC program visited Western Elementary to teach the third-graders all about corn through a video as well as some fun hands-on activities.

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They explored the different types of corn and their many uses.

Students completed a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Parts of the Corn Plantâ&#x20AC;? worksheet, where they colored and labeled parts of a corn plant (roots, leaf, ear of corn, husk, tassel, stalk, and silk).

The students made corn origami crafts by folding construction paper into the shapes of an ear of corn; an activity brought to the Pike-Scott AITC program by the Illinois Corn Growers Association.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS UNITED COMMUNITY BANK, an Illinois banking corporation, Plaintiff, vs.

TONYA D. LITTLE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

No. 2019CH22 NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION

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Notice is hereby given to UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS of the real estate described below, Defendants in the aboveentitled case, pursuant to the provisions of Sections 2-206, 15-1218 and 15-1502 of the Code of Civil Procedure, that the above-entitled mortgage foreclosure suit is now pending in said court and the day on or after which a default may be entered against Defendants is December 30, 2019.

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1. The names of all Plaintiffs and Case Number are as follows: United Community Bank, an Illinois banking corporation; Case No. 2019CH22 2. The court in which said action was brought is as follows: Circuit Court for the Eighth Judicial Circuit, Pike County, Illinois 3. The name of the title holder of record is: Tonya D. Little 4. A legal description of the UHDO HVWDWH VXIÂżFLHQW WR LGHQWLI\ it with reasonable certainty is as follows:

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Tract 1: Lots Two (2) and Three (3), Block Three (3), Original Town of New Salem; ALSO, Lots Six (6) and Seven (7) of Block Three (3) Sargentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Addition to the Town of New Salem, Lot One (1) of Sargent Subdivision of the Southeast Quarter of Section Fifteen (15) in Township Four (4) South of Range Four (4) West of the Fourth Principal Meridian; ALSO Lots Four (4) and Five (5) in Block Three (3) of the Original Town of New Salem; ALSO,

Lot Number One (1) in Block Number Three (3) in the Original Town of New Salem, AND Lot Number Eight (8) in Block Number Three (3) in Sargentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Second Addition to the Town of New Salem, EXCEPTING onehalf interest in a well located on the East line of said Lot One (1).

All situated in the County of Pike and State of Illinois.

Tract 2: A strip of land 16.5 feet between Sargent Street and Main Street, lying North of and adjacent to the following described real estate: Lots Six (6) and Three (3) of Block Three (3) in Sargentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Addition to the Town of New Salem; ALSO A strip of land 16.5 feet, lying between the following described real estate: Lots Six (6), Seven (7), and Eight (8) in Block Three (3) in Sargentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Addition to the Town of New Salem, AND Lots One (1), Two (2), Three (3) in Block Three (3) in Sargentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Addition to the Town of New Salem. All situated in the County of Pike and State of Illinois.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTY, PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. Jeremy D. Para; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2019CH10 NOTICE OF SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 08/09/2019, the Sheriff of Pike County, Illinois will on January 10, 2020 at the hour of 8:45 AM at Pike County Courthouse 100 East Washington Street 2nd Floor Courtroom of courtKRXVH 3LWWVÂżHOG ,/ RU LQ a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Pike and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

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MAYFAIR FARMS ground North of Highway 10 East of Nebo is private property. Trespassing is forbidden. Violators will be prosecuted.

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NO TRESPASSING and no hunting of any kind, is permitted on any property owned by Double Creek Farms. Can be prosecuted.

NO TRESPASSING or hunting allowed on my land in Pearl and Spring Creek township owned by Timothy Brinkmann. Violators will be prosecuted. 10.21.20

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900A NO TRESPASSING Calhoun County NO TRESPASSING or hunting allowed on the land in Batchtown owned by Steve and Cindy Meszaros. Violators will be prosecuted. 8.5.20 NO TRESPASSING or hunting allowed on the land in Batchtown owned by Marcy Klockenkemper, Judy Lamer, Jeremy Russell, Bonnie Stepanek and Cindy Mezzos. Violators will be prosecuted. 8.5.20

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SERVICES BLACK OIL seed, sunflower see or bird feed.

30 cents a pound. Call (217) 430-2881. tfn RADIANT TUBE heater. 130,000 BTU, natural FREE ESTIMATES! Local Pike County Tree gas or can convert to propane and is 50 ft. Service with many years experience that do all sorts of tree jobs (removal, trimming, with long. $600. Call 217-285-4859. 12.4.19 or without clean-up) with the very best rates around. Text 217-320-8438 or 217-204-1154 600 or call 217-320-8390 or 217-320-8438.

HELP WANTED CRACK YOUR pecans. 40 cents a pound.

THE VILLAGE of Nebo is taking applications Call (217) 430-2881. tfn for the position of treasurer. Pays $700/month.

Resumes can be sent to: Thomas Williams, Mayor of Nebo, PO Box 191, Nebo, IL 62355.

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Q 1812 - Peter Gaillard patented the power mower.

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www.SullivanAuctioneers.com Farm is located approximately 4 miles southeast of Mt. Sterling, IL in Sections 34 & 35, T1Sâ&#x20AC;˘R3W, Mount Sterling Township, Brown County, IL. Tract 1 includes a home. Tracts 2 - 4 represent possible new home sites, tillable/CRP income along with timber/wildlife habitat.

THE LATE ALLEN PETRI & MARY PETRI FARM Mary Petri â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Seller | Joyce Bowman â&#x20AC;&#x201C; POA REPRESENTING ATTORNEY: JOHN B. LEONARD 132 E MAIN ST. | MT STERLING, IL 62353 | PH: (217) 773-3814

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Brown County, Illinois TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17TH AT 11:00 A.M. AUCTION VENUE: Knights of Columbus Hall â&#x20AC;˘ Mt. Sterling, IL

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Farm is located southeast of Mt. Sterling, IL via Hwy. 24 and just south of the small town of Cooperstown and is located in Sections 27 & 28 of Cooperstown Township.

Over 300 acres currently in row crop production with additional hay & pasture ground. This farm also has excellent wildlife habitat with large wooded draws and creeks.

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DONALD COLCLASURE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SELLER REPRESENTING ATTORNEY: William M. McCleery & Jeffrey L. Terry Schmiedeskamp Robertson Neu & Mitchell LLP 525 Jersey St. â&#x20AC;˘ Quincy, IL â&#x20AC;˘ Ph: 217-223-3030 SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS, LLC â&#x20AC;˘ TOLL FREE (844) 847-2161 www.SullivanAuctioneers.com â&#x20AC;˘ IL Lic. #444000107

PIKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27 AT 10:00 A.M. AUCTION VENUE: CROSSROADS CENTER 125 W JEFFERSON STREET | PITTSFIELD, IL 62363

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THE DEAN FARM IS LOCATED IN SECTION 25, HADLEY TOWNSHIP AND SECTION 19, NEW SALEM TOWNSHIP, PIKE COUNTY, IL.

PRODUCTIVE TILLABLE FARMLAND! HUNTING/RECREATIONAL TRACTS! COUNTRY HOME & ACREAGE! Norman and Anna Mae Dean Trusts Everett Dean - Trustee REPRESENTING ATTORNEY: William L. Siebers Scholz, Loos, Palmer, Siebers & Duesterhuas LLP 625 Vermont St. | Quincy, IL 62301 | Ph (217) 223-3444 AUCTION MANAGER: JOHN BORROWMAN (217) 430-0645

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Deeds Lester Jay Meado Trustee, Catherine Sue Meado Trustee and Meado November 2014 Living Trust to Louise Marie Meado-Coultas, Louise Marie Coultas and Louise Marie Meado, Part of the SE 1/4, Sec. 17, Pleasant Hill Township.

Owen B. Walker Estate and Brenda J. Christianer Executor to Nathan Christianer, NW 1/4 / 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Sec. 5, Atlas Township; All of the NE 1/4, Sec. 6, Atlas Township.

Owen B. Walker and Brenda J. Christianer Executor to Gary L. Walker, Brenda J. Christianer and Janice K. Cox, NW 1/4 / 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Sec. 5, Atlas Township; All of the NE 1/4, Sec. 6, Atlas Township.

Ronald K. Hoskin to Amy C. Hoskin, Part of the SW 1/4, Sec. 23, Atlas Township; Part of the NW 1/4, Sec. 26, Atlas Township.

George F. Vinyard and Ada V. Vinyard to Todd F. Vinyard and Tia Lisa Vinyard, Block 20, Lots 5-8, Jones & Purketts Addn., Griggsville.

Wendell Walch Trustee, Janet Walch Trustee and Walch Revocable Trust 2018 to Clifton J. Rueb, Block 13, Lot 1, Millers Addn., Hull.

Elaine Jarvi Trustee and Elaine Jarvi Trust Agreement

Marriage to Jeffrey P. Korte and Cathy R. Korte, SW 1/4 / 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Sec. 1, Pleasant Hill Township; NW 1/4 / 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Sec. 12, Pleasant Hill Township.

Steve W. Conger to Courtney M. Sedlak, Lot 27, Summer Hill.

William M. Davis and Catherine S. Davis to Charity S. Lesley, Part of the NE 1/4, Sec. 27, Atlas Township; Part of the NE 1/4, Sec. 27, Atlas Township.

Kendra Schneider, Kendra Renee Manker, Kimberly Anne Manker, Stephen Wesley Manker, Hope Elaine Scott, Kristine Elizabeth Scott, Kristen E. Scott and Susan Manker to Pikeland Holdings LLC, Block 2, Lots 3-4, Neeleys Addn., Detroit.

Hull Lodge #910 AF & AM, Edgar R. Johnson Successor Trustee and Edgar R. Johnson Trust to Edgar R. Johnson, SE 1/4 / 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 16, Kinderhook Township.

Edgar R. Johnson and Eddie Johnson to Russell E. Ward, SE 1/4 / 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 16, Kinderhook Township; SE 1/4 / 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 16, Kinderhook Township.

Dawn M. Clark to Levi Cooley, Lot 34, Pittsfield.

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Police recover stolen vehicle in Pike

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press A Springfield Mo., man was arrested Nov. 27 at 10:40 a.m. near Barry.

Jimmy Devons Coe, 38, was arrested following the report of a stolen truck tractor from a local business in Quincy. An Illinois State Trooper located the stolen truck tractor driving on I-72 near milepost 17 in Pike County. Coe, was taken into custody without incident. Further investigation revealed Coe possessed a loaded .40 caliber handgun

JIMMY DEVONS COE inside the stolen truck tractor.

Coe is charged with possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of a stolen vehicle and theft over $10,000.

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A DVERTISE WITH P IKE P RESS 217-285-2345

LLC to Illinois Dept. of Transportation, Block 7, Lot 6, Pittsfield.

Glen G. Phillips and Rebecca A. Phillips to Derek M. Oitker and Kendra J. Conkright, Lot 29, Peters Addn., Pittsfield; Block 29, Peters Addn., Pittsfield.

Jacob T. Brown to Brian Miller, Lot 15, Wellingtons SD., Pittsfield; Part of the NE 1/4, Sec. 25, Pittsfield Township.

Steven C. Rumple and IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PIKE COUNTY, PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. Jeremy D. Para; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2019CH10 NOTICE OF SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 08/09/2019, the Sheriff of Pike County, Illinois will on January 10, 2020 at the hour of 8:45 AM at Pike County Courthouse 100 East Washington Street 2nd Floor Courtroom of courthouse 3LWWVÂżHOG ,/ RU LQ D SODFH otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Pike and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Deborah L. Rumple to Amanda S. Bonds and Perry B. Bonds, NE 1/4 / 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 17, Newburg Township.

Michael P. Sappington to John Cawthon and Terri Cawthon, Lot 5, Church Square, Barry.

Charla Mae Adams to Charlie H. Adams, NW 1/4 / 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 4, Pleasant Hill Township; Part of the SE 1/4, Sec. 4, Pleasant Hill Township. and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The &RQGRPLQLXP 3URSHUW\ $FW ,/&6 J

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Scott County, Illinois 10 Acres | $45,000

Pike County, Illinois 162 Acres | $631,800

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Pike County, Illinois 79 Acres | $399,500

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Pike County, Illinois 171 Acres

Pike County, Illinois 255 Acres

Pike County, Illinois 60 Acres

Scott County, Illinois 30 Acres

Calhoun County, Illinois 52.64 Acres

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PITTSFIELD: 524 N. Orchard St: Very nice ranch style home with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths ( additional Âź bath in partial ďŹ nished basement), custom made kitchen cabinets with soft close doors, dining room, one car garage and so much more. Take a look! REDUCED to $104,900 NEW LISTING: PITTSFIELD: 917 W. Jefferson St. Spacious 2 bedroom ranch with large dining room, tons of kitchen cabinets, kitchen island, big dining room, nice bathroom, vinyl siding, large back yard and so much more. $75,000 BARRY: 611 Tremont St: 2 story home on corner lot near school. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, storage shed/workshop, shaded lot, and a new furnace. $32,500 BARRY: 1174 Rodgers St: 2 story home with 4 bedrooms, nice kitchen with SS appliances, central air, wrap around front porch, and a nice 2 car garage. $74,900 DETROIT: 201 Main St: 1.5 story home on corner lot. 5 bedrooms, 2 baths and a whole house outside wood furnace. $29,900 PITTSFIELD: 1700 Lakeview Heights: ž acre lot with utilities. $9,000 GRIGGSVILLE: 416 N. Union St. Immaculate 2 bedroom ranch home on a huge corner lot. Nice landscaping, covered patio and deck, family room and bath in the basement, 2 car attached garage and a single detached garage. NICE! $115,000 GRIGGSVILLE: 316 N. Chandler St: Neat 2 bedroom ranch home with very usable basement, partial hardwood ďŹ&#x201A;oors, enclosed rear porch, central air, and a big 2 car garage with a heated workshop. $65,000 GRIGGSVILLE: 503 S. Federal St: This newly remodeled ranch home on a huge lot will qualify for a no money down USDA loan. 2 bedrooms with a 3rd in the basement, central air, new ďŹ&#x201A;ooring, nice deck and a storage shed. $79,500 GRIGGSVILLE: 114 E. Franklin St: Spacious 3 bedroom manufactured home with a full partially ďŹ nished basement. Has central air, nice kitchen cabinets, oversized 2 car garage, and A large treed yard. $85,000 GRIGGSVILLE: 615 E. Quincy St: 3-4 bedroom with a covered rear patio and a larger storage shed and at the edge of town. $16,500 GRIGGSVILLE: 210 S. Corey St. 1.5 story with 2 baths, central air, attached oversized 2 car garage and more. $93,000 PITTSFIELD: 320 S. Illinois St. Completely remodeled brick and vinyl ranch with large living room, central air, and kitchen appliances.

PITTSFIELD: 309 W. Adams St: 4 bedroom home near downtown with vinyl siding, nice front porch, shaded lot and a large storage building. $48,000 ROCKPORT (just outside of New Hartford) Neat 2 bedroom country home with 5 ACRES! Has a 12 x 20 garage, a 30 x 40 metal building, newer roof, windows, septic, central air and much more. Only $79,900 PITTSFIELD: 127 N. West Street.

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E4Nbedoom, P GRIGGSVILLE: 114 S. Stanford St. A great starter home with 2 bedrooms, newer roof, ďŹ&#x201A;ooring, paint, windows, and more. Just $44,000 PERRY: 305 S. Congress St: This bi-level home has an open ďŹ&#x201A;oor plan with a large kitchen, dining and living area, a family room and bedroom in the lower level. All of this at a reduced price of $42,000 QUINCY: 1605 Elm St. 2 story brick home with new roof, 4 bedrooms, and a 2 car garage. $44,900 PITTSFIELD: 162 acres NW of PittsďŹ eld: G2/3 tillable with the balance in PENDIN timer.

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