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Watkins has day to remember

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Steven Watkins, Pittsfield, retired from the Air Force in January of this year, culminating a 10-year stint as member of the Air Force Security Force, (similar to military police).

During his service, Watkins worked his way up the ranks into being a K-9 security officer.

He brought his K-9 home with him, allowing his parents to adopt it.

His first service dog, Bob, lives with Stephen and his wife but Watkins didn’t want to leave Onix behind.

“I had Onix, my German Shepherd,” Watkins said. “I had already adopted my first K-9 partner, Bob, and I thought two German Shepherds was too much.”

Fortunately, Watkins’ parents, Steven and Polly Watkins of Pittsfield, are dog lovers and decided to adopt Onix, themselves.”

Onix went to live at his new home in January of this year and last week developed health issues that required him to be euthanized.

“It was very emotional

for our entire family,” Steve Watkins said of his adopted pet. “He enjoyed the last few months of his life, relaxing and not having to work.”

The family decided to have Onix cremated and also sent Stephen Watkins’ service flag draped over the dog for the cremation.

“When Onix got sick, we took him to the veterinarian in Bowling Green,Mo,” Polly Watkins said. “When the girl called and told us the bad news, we told her we wanted Steven’s last deployment flag draped over him for the cremation.”

The girl at the animal clinic, Kate Lane, was friends with a member of the Warrior Watch Riders, a motorcycle club of veterans.

She contacted her friends and told them the story. The club members decided to replace the flag and did so Sunday afternoon in a ceremony on the Pike County Courthouse lawn with approximately 30 members of the Watkins family and friends and the same number of motorcyclists from Columbia, Mo. The Pittsfield American Legion Honor Guard gave a 21 gun salute and played TAPS. Watkins was presented with a

picture of Onix and a flag by the leader of the group, Reed Hickam.

“It was a surprise,” Watkins said. “I had no idea of anything about to happen.”

Watkins said he got Onix in 2015 when the dog was five years old.

“He had some issues from his previous handler and I tweaked those and we became a team,” Watkins said. “Onix was trained in explosive detection, patrol surveillance and location, along with controlled aggression. To my knowledge, we are still the only K-9 team to find explosives on base when we were in Idaho.”

Watkins said some firearms and ammunition had came up missing and with a suspect in mind, Watkins and Onix accompanied the investigators to the residence, on base, and found the cache. Onix was also certified to work with SWAT teams.

“Nix knew the difference between play and work,” Watkins said. “He understood the difference. If I needed to, I could hand anybody his leash and he would obey them. He was very obedient.”

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Reed Hickam, spokesman for the Warrior Watch Riders, a motorcycle group made up of veterans from Columbia, Mo., presents a flag to Steven Watkins Sunday afternoon on the courthouse lawn. Watkins’ service dog died last week and Watkins sent his last deployment flag with the dog to the crematorium. The Warrior Watch Riders heard about the gesture and wanted to replace Watkins’ flag.

COVID-19 cases spiking in Pike County

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press

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he Pike County Health Department (PCHD) reports seeing a surge of COVID-19 cases in the county in its latest release of data on Tuesday, Aug. 3.

“It’s bad,” PCHD Director of Nursing Sharon Bargmann said. “There have been deaths. There have been a lot of cases.”

In the month of July, PCHD was notified of 202 positive cases and nine probable cases of the virus.

According to PCHD data, that is the most cases per month in Pike County since the beginning of this year.

“We haven’t had this many cases since January,” Bargmann said. “We had 202 cases in July. We had 36 in June, 16 in May, 36 in April, 44 in March and 43 in February. It’s really difficult to keep up.”

In addition to the 202 positive cases of COVID19 in Pike County, there have been 5 COVID related deaths in July.

According to the PCHD, the extent of the more transmissible and virulent Delta variant in Pike County is not known at this time due to the number of rapid COVID tests performed.

Rapid tests do not discern the difference between strains, as they are not sent to a laboratory for sequencing to determine the variant of the virus. While widespread testing to discern strain differentiation is not conducted, there have been three confirmed cases of the Delta variant in Pike County since June.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recommend that everyone, vaccinated or not, wear a mask in public indoor settings in areas of substantial or high transmission.

According to Bargmann, PCHD continues to make good progress vaccinating the population.

“We’re doing really good with people getting vaccinated,” Bargmann said.

Bargmann cautioned the unvaccinated public that the ongoing pandemic is largely affecting unvaccinated individuals.

“It’s the unvaccinated that are getting really sick,” Bargmann said.

Bargmann encourages parents of eligible schoolage children to get vaccinated to guard against missing school and extra-curricular activities.

“Have you been watching the Olympics,” Bargmann asked. “How many people have had to miss out on competing? They are going all the way back home. I’m sorry little Johnny has to miss out attending a baseball game. He might not have to if he was vaccinated.”

PCHD continues to hold COVID vaccination clinics on Thursdays in the month of August at the following dates and times August 5 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

August 12 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

August 19 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

August 26 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

No appointment is necessary for PCHD vaccination appointments, but masks are required to enter the building. Watch signs for help with parking and entering the building.

Pike-Scott Farm Bureau to hold COVID-19 vaccination clinic

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press Pike-Scott County Farm Bureau will host a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic at their Pittsfield office, located at 1301 East Washington Street, on Monday, Aug. 9.

According to Pike-Scott Farm Bureau Executive Director Blake Roderick, the clinic is an effort to raise vaccination rates and suppress rising COVID-19 case numbers in Pike and Scott counties.

“Right now, our vaccination rates are not at that 70 percent vaccination target,” Roderick said. “It’s pretty low in the area. Every effort we can make to get people vaccinated, we should make. We’re willing to help and provide our building.”

Roderick said that current infection rates in Pike and Scott counties are worsening.

“Things are as bad right now as they were this winter,” Roderick said. “It’s to everyone’s benefit to stop this.”

The consequences of not getting vaccinated, Roderick said, could be dire.

“The protection that vaccination offers is to avoid ending up in the ICU or dying,” Roderick said.

Vaccinations at the Farm Bureau building are being made available to all eligible residents. The Pfizer vaccine will be administered at the clinic, so youth as young as 12-years-old may receive the vaccine.

“School age kids from 12 on up are can get vaccinated,” Roderick said.

The Pfizer vaccine requires a second shot, so a follow-up clinic is scheduled Aug. 30.

“The second jab is Aug. 30,” Roderick said. “The second one is needed 21 days after the first.”

The Pike-Scott County Farm Bureau walk-in clinic is open to all residents 12 years and older. The Aug. 9 Farm Bureau walk-in clinic will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Vaccinations are also available at the Pike County Health Department (PCHD).

Residents are directed to call 217-285-4407 to make an appointment with the PCHD.

Barry buys new backhoe; doubles Apple Festival donation

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B ARRY CHICKEN FRY SERVES THE MASSES

Tyler Killingbeck serves one of the many who went through the line Saturday at the Barry Fire Department’s annual chicken fry. This year’s event was the 74th chicken fry to be held the last Saturday in July. An estimated 1,000 meals were served in the two sessions.

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Pike Press At the Monday, Aug. 2, Barry city council meeting, council members voted to replace a city-owned backhoe with a new CAT machine.

“We went with the Altorfer CAT bid,” Barry City Administrator Jeff Hogge said. “We were kind of surprised it came in lower than the John Deere bid.”

The cost of the new machine was $102,400. The trade-in value of the city’s current backhoe was $40,000.

Both bids valued the trade-in at the same dollar amount.

The council also discussed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds due to the city from the federal government in the wake of the COVID19 pandemic.

According to Hogge, Barry anticipates receiving $169,000 in ARPA funds over two years, but the city is awaiting guidance on what the money may be spent.

“We’ve got some ideas of what we want to do with it,” Hogge said. “We just don’t know if it will fit in with their guidelines. We’re still waiting to find out exactly what we can spend the money on.”

The city is also moving forward with replacing street lighting in the Barry’s historic downtown.

“We’ve got what are called ‘cobra’ lights downtown,” Hogge said. “We’re looking at putting in lights along the lines of what are in Lafayette Park.”

The council also authorized the purchase of two new basketball hoops to be placed at the pool park’s skate park concrete pad.

“We decided to go with the more expensive hoops,” Hogge said. “They are sturdier than the alternative.”

The new hoops, which cost $2,370 each, will be relocated from the park’s asphalt to a better, concrete pad.

“It’s a better surface,” Hogge said.

Council members approved a change order in the work to run a water main to the Ascend marijuana growing facility. The change order allows for a delay in the work, created by a shortage of supplies needed for the project.

“They don’t have enough pipe,” Hogge said. “The pipe isn’t available.”

The council also heard from Barry resident, Denise Hodgerney, who wants to raise funds to improve the Western Community YMCA baseball facilities.

“She wants to upgrade the baseball diamond at the YMCA,” Hogge said. “She wants to add a pavilion with a better concessions stand and restrooms, and she wants to improve seating.”

According to Hogge, the city intends to assist Hodgerney seek grant funding by putting together a comprehensive plan for improvements at the ball diamond. Hogge said that the process will likely be a lengthy one, and it will involve engaging private funders.

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Three Critical Questions to Ask Yourself When Accepting Child Tax Credits

By BRYAN HUBBERT, Vice President, Farmers State Bank “The goal of me getting the word out about this to families was for everyone to be aware of what the child tax credit is and to consult with his or her own accountant to make the right choice for their family,” said Bryan Hubbert, Vice President, Farmers State Bank. “What I am not doing is giving tax advice or telling others what to do.”

Hubbert said the recently enacted child tax credit was mailed to families with children under the age of 17 Hubbert said the issue is complicated and he had to visit approximately six different websites to get his questions answered. His goal of sharing this information was to provide a place for people to get answers without having to do the same.

In the past two weeks, many parents have been opening their mail or their online banking accounts to find a check or direct deposit from the IRS. With all the fraudulent activity surrounding stimulus payments and unemployment claims over the past

year, some are questioning whether this is “real money.”

The short answer to that, is “Yes, it is real money.” The important thing to note, however, is it is not “free money.”

“In the middle of July, the IRS began sending 2021 child tax credits to American parents,” Hubbert said.

“First and foremost, this is not a stimulus check or simple government payout. If you have children, the monthly payments you receive from the IRS from July through December of this year will reduce your tax credits next spring dollar for dollar.”

According to Hubbert, unlike stimulus payments, if you receive an overpayment from the government through the monthly tax credits, the excess amount must be paid back when you file your 2021 tax return if your income is above a certain amount. There are exceptions to this rule for middle- and lower-income families, but they are limited. The way monthly payments are calculated, overpayments could be fairly common.

“When accepting the advances

on your 2021 child tax credit, it is important to understand your personal tax situation,”Hubbert said.

“An individual or couple that typically receives a small refund may find themselves owing money in the spring of 2022 if they accept the monthly advances. Even more at risk, in my opinion, are small business owners. Oftentimes, small business owners plan all year to know their tax liability. Failing to take the advance into account, could lead to a significant tax bill.”

Another situation to consider is for those who are divorced.

Divorcees many times will alternate claiming a child or children.

In this situation, the person who claimed their children in 2020 will be getting an advance on the tax credit when they may not actually be claiming any children on their 2021 returns.

The amount being paid out is based on your 2020 dependents and income. New laws have adjusted the amount of credit from $2,000 to $3,000 per child. In fact, for any child five years old and young-

er, the credit is $3,600. Half the total credit amount will be paid in advance with the monthly payments this year, the other half will be claimed when you file taxes in 2022. https://www.kiplinger.com/ taxes/602334/2021-child-tax-credit-calculator Another factor in the amount of credit is an income phase out.

The credit begins to be reduced to $2,000 per child if your modified AGI (adjusted gross income) exceeds the following thresholds. $150,000 if married and filing a joint return or if filing as a qualifying widow or widower; $112,500 if filing as head of household; or $75,000 if you are a single filer or are married and filing a separate return.

The second phase out will begin to reduce under $2,000 per child if modified AGI exceeds the following thresholds: $400,000 if married and filing a joint return; or $200,000 for all other filing statuses Deciding to accept or refuse the tax credit requires significant research.

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University of Illinois researchers Kip Jacobs and Doug Maxwell describe the results of their herbicide trials in field corn at the Orr Ag Center’s field day on Thursday, July 29.

“I encourage everyone to research the positives and negatives of the child tax credit advance to better understand the final impact. If you determine it is better to not receive monthly tax credit advance payments, you will have to unenroll through https://www.irs.gov/ credits-deductions/child-tax-creditupdate-portal, Hubbert said.

“Click on ‘manage advance payments’ and create an account. In order to create an account, you will need your social security number and the ability to take a picture of your driver’s license. Once you open an account, you can enroll. For couples filing jointly, both will need to unenroll, or the IRS will continue to send half payments. I was able to unenroll through my cell phone in about 10-15 minutes.”

A final important note: the IRS also warned of potential scams related to the child tax credit, and urged taxpayers only to submit their information to IRS.gov and not click on links received via phone, text or email prompting them to update their bank account information in order to receive the payment.

What’s Happening In and around Pike County Area

Kinderhook Sixth Annual ice cream social and bingo night. Festivities start at 5 p.m. Proceeds go to the Kinderhook Museum. Sponsored by the Kinderhook Historical Society.

Pike County Senior Citizens Center at 220 West Adams Street in Pittsfield will be holding a fundraiser Fish Fry Thursday, Aug 12 4:30-6:30. Eat in or carry out. All ages are welcome. Thank you for your continued support.

Watkins (Continued from A1) Watkins’ path into the K-9 unit took a different path than most.

“My supervisor sort of made a guinea pig out of me,” Watkins said. “Instead of starting out in the classroom, I started out in the field, I cleaned kennels and did a lot of stuff that others wouldn’t do. My supervisor saw my drive and thought he would use me to change the mold of how handlers are trained.”

Watkins attributes his love of dogs and the training process to his maternal grandfather.

“He always had hunting dogs and I liked helping them train those,” Watkins said.

The ceremony Sunday afternoon was coordinated by the Warrior Watch Group, the Pittsfield American Legion and Gary Mendenhall, Pittsfield Mayor.

Watkins leaves this month for the police training academy and after completion, he will become a police officer for the city of Pittsfield.

He says his motto from the military will remain the same –“Train for worse, but hope it never happens.”

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Dr. Gary Schnitkey discussed the relative benefits of using winter cover crops at the Orr Ag Center’s field day Thursday, July 29.

Backhoe (Continued from A1) “This is going to take a while,” Hogge said. “It’s not going to happen overnight.

We’re trying to stick with private grants.”

The council agreed to sponsor the annual Barry Apple Festival, which is scheduled to take place Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, 2 and 3. Because the event was cancelled last year, the council voted to give $1,000 to the event, as opposed to the city’s usual $500 donation.

Hogge said that the city is also having discussions to increase its code violation fees.

“We talked about raising fees from $75 to $150,” Hogge said. “We want to get our fees more in line with the rest of the county.”

In addition, the city is looking into the cause of a roof leak at the Barry Museum. The museum is located on the second floor of the Barry Public Library at 888 Bainbridge.

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Evelyn Frances Pressey Evelyn Frances Pressey, age 97, of Pittsfield, IL passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Griggsville Estates. She was born on June 7, 1924 in Winchester, IL to Charles Russell and Burnita Hoots McLaughlin. Evelyn married Cleo E. Pressey on July 3, 1945 at her parent’s home in Scott County and he preceded her in death on February 18, 2011.

She attended Winchester schools and graduated in 1942. Evelyn spent her early years as a farmer’s wife and homemaker. After her children were older, she went to work at Brown Shoe Factory in Pittsfield until the factory closed. By this time, she had been blessed with grandchildren and spent her days enjoying their activities and spoiling them. Evelyn enjoyed her garden and spent many hours canning and cooking. She was best known for her home made noodles and fried chicken.

Evelyn loved to dance, it was one of her favorite past times. She was of the Baptist faith and was a member of the Ladies of the Moose. She was laid back, always smiling, sociable, fun and happy go lucky; she will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Evelyn is survived by her children, Greg (Dorothy)

Pressey of Springfield, MO, Sue (Bob) Hembrough of Beardstown, IL, Bob (Linda Henry) Pressey of Pittsfield, IL and Sharon (Gary) Donohoo of Jacksonville, IL; eleven grandchildren, Kim (Mike) Gerard, Jason (Leighanne) Pressey, Richard (Amy) Pressey, Mark (Tina) Pressey, Shelley (Stephen) Dobson, Shontel (John) Olson, Rina Kramer, Launa (Bob) Roberts, Troy Donohoo, Craig (Jaquelyn) Donohoo and Shalyn (Shane) Shull; twenty one great grandchildren, Brady Pressey, Bentley Pressey, Cameron (Destiny Warner) Hanson, Bryson (Lauren) Hanson, Justin (Teagan) Shull, Jeremy (Hannah) Shull, Megan (Jeff Mancil) Shull, Samantha (Travis Hupf) Hembrough, Lexi (J.D. Buss) Kramer, Jon (Kayla Palmer) Kramer, Madison (Brooks Boyer) Roberts, Jaxson Roberts, Brandon (Kaylee) Pressey, Devun (Tyler) Spangler, Kaylee Olson, Brayden Olson, Shelby (Matt) Gleckler, Kelsey (Brian Baker) Gerard, Conner Edwards, Jace Dobson, Liam Donohoo, Chase Howland and Wade Howland; twenty five great great grandchildren; sister in law, Betty Pressey of Pittsfield, IL; and brother in law, Bud Pressey of Win-

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chester, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Burnita McLaughlin; husband of 65 years, Cleo Pressey; daughter in law, Kathy Pressey; sister and brother in law, Imogene and Carl Gregory; and nephew, Russell Gregory.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with visitation prior to the service from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Interment will follow at Blue River Cemetery at Detroit, IL. Memorials are suggested to be made to Pike County Animal Shelter or Pittsfield American Legion Post #152. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh. com. Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield is handling the arrangements.

Maxine Lee

Maxine Lee, age 85, of Rockport, IL passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021 at Barry Community Care Center in Barry, IL. She was born on April 16, 1936 in Louisiana, MO to Orie and Helen Walston Wagner. Vernita married Russell F. Lee on December 27, 1952 in St. Louis, MO and he preceded her in death on November 23, 1975.

Maxine worked a variety of jobs during her lifetime from factory work, restaurants, store clerk to postal clerk. Her favorite and last position was working as a tow boat cook for ADM on the river. She enjoyed baking, cooking, and quilting as well as playing board games, card games, and word puzzles. Maxine was of Christian faith and in earlier years, she loved flowers and raising violets. Her greatest enjoyment in life was anytime spent with family and friends. She was a wonderful, kind and sweet woman who liked having fun and joking around. Maxine was

very family oriented and she will be missed dearly.

She is survived by her children, Sherri (Carl) Hathaway of New Canton, IL, David Lee of Rockport, IL, Daniel (Becky) Lee of New Hartford, IL and Amy (Brad) Pruett of Louisiana, MO; eleven grandchildren, Douglas (Tiffany) Lee, Laura (Travis) Mahr, Corey Hathaway, Jennifer (David) Pavey, Michele Hathaway, Harley Hathaway, Amber Johns, Lucas Dooley, Adam (Narelle) Lee, Jared (Carrie) Lee and Zac (Cammie) Pruett; twenty-one great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; siblings, Mary Hampton, Gary Wagner and Stephen Wagner all of MO; and sister in law and brother in law, James and JoAnn Lee. Maxine was preceded in death by her parents, Orie and Helen Wagner; her husband, Russell Lee; granddaughter, Susan Hathaway; sister, Linda Wagner; brother, Wayne Wagner; sisterin-law, Debbie Wagner;

and brothers in law, Toney Hampton, Winfred Lee, Wilmer (Gilda) Lee, Buford Wayne (Hallie) Lee, Eugene (Rose) Lee, Charles Lee and Donald Lee. Graveside service was held on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Summer Hill Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter or Parkinson’s Foundation. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh. com. Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield is handling the arrangements.

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Robert W. Horstmeyer, 74, of Kinderhook died on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at his home.

Funeral service will be held on Friday, Aug. 6 at 10 a.m. at Kinderhook House of Prayer with interment to follow at Kinderhook Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to be made to the family c/o Niebur Funeral Chapel. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry is handling the arrangements.

David Eugene Carter, 68, of Quincy, died on Monday, July 12, 2021 at Barry Community Care Center in Barry.

Services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 14 at 10 a.m. at The Nazarene Church in Ft. Madison, IA and cremation rites have been accorded. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh. com. Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry is handling the arrangements.

Robin Elizabeth Huntley, 48, of Griggsville, died on Monday, July 26, 2021 at her home.

Graveside services will be held at a later date at Oakwood Cemetery in Pittsfield.

Memorials are suggested to be made to the family c/o Niebur Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh. com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

John Edward Smith, 87 of Tolono passed away at 5:15 a.m., Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Lutheran Home For The Aged, Arlington Heights.

Funeral mass will be 10 a.m., Saturday, July 31 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Tolono with Rev. Fredi Gomeztorres officiating.

Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery, Urbana. Visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Freese Funeral Home, Tolono, with the rosary at 4:30 p.m.

Mr. Smith was born May 9, 1934 in Pittsfield, Il, a son to John C. and Margaret M. Raftery Smith. He married Donna Capitani on June 20, 1959 in Hennepin, IL, she preceded in death on August 28, 2002. He then married JoAnn Hesselmann on October 17, 2009, she survives.

Also surviving are his three children; Margaret (Jim) Connor of St. Charles, IL, Gregory John Smith of Arlington Heights, IL and Joseph (Sharon) Edward Smith of Clearwater, Fl, a son in law; Bob Black of Plainfield, IL, JoAnn’s chil-

dren; Robert (Nancy) John Hesselmann of Urbana, Joseph Paul (Delphia Galloway-Garrison) Hesselmann of Tolono, Anne (John) Marie Harcourt of Carmel, IN, and Catherine T. (Dave) Brown of Monticello, 25 grandchildren, 15 greatgrandchildren, and five siblings; Donald (Jan) Smith of Peoria, Margaret Najar of Littleton, CO, Lawrence (Rachel) Smith of Pittsfield, Roseann (Buster) Craven of Griggsville, IL, and Mary Jo Kelly of Danville, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter; Donna Maria Black, and two infant children; John Gerard and Theresa Lynne, and a granddaughter; Elizabeth Maria Black.

Mr. Smith’s entire life revolve around agriculture.

He earned a Bachelor and a Master’s degree from the University of Illinois. He was a farmer, he taught Ag Science and was a FFA advisor at Bismarck and Bismarck-Henning Schools.

He was also employed at University of Illinois in the Vocational Ag service.

While at the University of Illinois he was responsible for creating much of the curriculum of vocational agriculture for high school students. He was an Illini sports fan, he was a member of the Quarterback and Rebounders Club. He was also a member of Exchange Club in Urbana, St. Patrick Catholic Church, Tolono and Knights of Columbus.

He served as a volunteer at St. Patrick’s in many capacities. He and JoAnn loved to travel, spending several winters in Florida. He was a friend to all he met, never knowing a stranger.

Memorials may be made to State of Illinois FFA.

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Donna Marie White, 91, of Pittsfield, died on Monday, August 2, 2021 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Aug. 5 at 11 a.m. at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Interment will follow at Wilson Cemetery in Perry. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to be made to Wilson Cemetery. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Sandra Lynn Schultz, 50, of Barry died on Friday, July 30, 2021 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 4 at 1 p.m. at Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry. Interment will follow at Park Lawn Cemetery in Barry. Visitation will be held prior to the service on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to be made to the family c/o Niebur Funeral Chapel. Memorials are suggested to be made to the family at www.nieburfh. com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Cecelia Miller, 88, of Pittsfield died on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at her home surrounded by family.

Funeral services will be held Friday, Aug. 6 at 1 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Interment will follow at Pittsfield West Cemetery. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 12 to 1 p.m. at the church. Memorials are suggested to be made to DaVita Dialysis in Pittsfield or St. Paul Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

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Local family spends week in Florida

Steve and Jeannie Kessinger and daughter Lexi returned home Monday evening after spending a week in Florida.

Vicki Norris hosted a baby shower at the Griggsville Park Saturday for Allison Kessinger and Ryan Cooley.

Those attending were Fred and Pat Herchenbach of Versailles, Emily, Brooklynn, and Brianna Brown, Nadine Kessinger, Thelma Butler, Loretta Butler, Shelia Slight all of Griggsville, Debbie and Lydia Hensley of Elsberry, Mo., Jenny Fox of Fishhook, and Gretchen and Emma Forman of Mahomet.

Sympathy is extended to

the family of Norma Lipcamon formerly of Perry.

Norma passed away Tuesday, July 27.

Marni and daughter, Josie Bradshaw and Kacie Lipcaman and sons Ryder and Hendrix recently spent a few days in South Carolina where they visited Pretty Place Chapel. They picked up Duncan Bradshaw to spend time at the beach, visited Savannah, Ga. and the park where Forrest Gump’s ‘Life is like a box of chocolates’ scene was filmed. They drove on to Charleston, S.C. to tour Fort Sumter, went on a haunted cemetery tour, and

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We are going to church camp in Iowa next week.

Judy, Brian and Ian got took off on their trip. They are going to Orlando, Fla. for Ian’s graduation present.

That’s all for this week.

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FARMLAND REAL ESTATE AUCTION 156 Acres m/l with 154 Tillable Heirs of Gene & Dorothy Beiser will sell at public auction the following parcels of real estate Saturday August 28, 2021 at 10am. Real estate is located in sections 16 & 21 in Mississippi township in Jersey County, Illinois. Auction will be held onsite which is 4.5 miles south of Jerseyville, Illinois on Route 109 to McClusky Road then east ¼ mile to the farm location.

Tract 1: 56.5 acres m/l with approximately 56 tillable acres.

This tract has a large concrete silo elevator.

Tract 2: 55 acres m/l with approximately 54 tillable acres. This tract is subject to a 20ft. roadway easement thru the property.

Tract 3: 27 acres m/l with approximately 26 tillable acres. This tract contains metal grain bins, leg and dump pit.

Tract 4: 18 acres m/l tillable cropland Terms of sale: Tracts 1, 2, & 3 will be sold individually and then offered as a single unit with the highest bid to prevail. Tract 4 will sell to the highest bidder and will not be combined with any other tracts. Buyer will enter into a real estate contract and pay 10% of purchase price day of sale with balance due in 30 days at closing. For a buyers packet with more information, maps, contract & etc. contact Gary Kruger at 618-535-5419, Darin Beiser at 618-779-7889 or Buck Reeves at 217-2421709. Owners have the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

Warranties: No warranties expressed or implied shall be given as to the condition of the land. No representations are being made by Sellers or their representatives as to the condition of the land. No warranty is granted as to the number of acres and the real estate will be sold without a survey.

Seller: Heirs of Gene & Dorothy Beiser Attorney for sellers: Laef N. Lorton Attorney at Law Wittman & Lorton, PC 618-498-2167

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AND OTHER AREA NEWS Several people on this week’s prayer list “Don’t ever slam the door; you might want to go back,”Don Herold said.

Take time to pray for these individuals and other needs that are being mentioned. You do not need to know each reason for the needed prayer. But the power of prayer is needed and would be greatly appreciated. Here are the Prayer Requests: Miracles for our world to turn back to God, Healing answers for cancer and the coronavirus, Anne Hopkins, Bonnie Prudoehl, Brian Bradshaw, Cindy Kaufman, Charla Prior, Cheryl and Chuck Rheynard, Carl Blacketer, Debbie Harshman, Erma Garner, George Whitlock Jr., Greg and Shari Ketterman, Ginger Whitlock, Heather Shafer, Helen Mays, Judy Meats, Jenny Fox, Jerry Gully, Josh Bennett, Judy Dockhorn, Justin Blacketer, Leonard and Sharon Dice, Lois Thomas, Mark York, Michael Miller, Mike Miller, Nic Carter, Pastor Gary Dice, Peggy Piper, Roger Straus, Roger Bonnett, and Sharon Straus.

The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek thee. Psalm 9:9, 10 Birthdays and anniversaries for this week: Aug. 4 -- Alexis Coultas, Dawnyetta Manard, Jacob Brown, Renae Martin, Paul and Brenda Whatley; Aug. 5 -- Wyatt Kroeschel; Aug. 6 -- Christina Brown; Aug. 7 -- Connie McAdams, Diana Garner; Aug. 9 -- Ian Hamilton; Aug. 10 -- Hanna Ostrander, Mindy Cloninger, Tammy Booth, Nicole and James Bedenbender Trivia Questions for This Week: 1. How many counties in the state of Illinois start with a C? 2. At the end of his letters to Timothy in the Bible, what did Apostle Paul request be brought to him?

3. How many lobes make up the human brain?

“Man is the only man that blushes. Or needs to”. Mark Twain On July 16, Cheri Myers and JoAnn Booth traveled to Stockton, Mio., for the 50th anniversary celebration of Sonny and Linda (Dunham) Kimmel. It was held at the Stockton Christian Church activity center. Sonny and Linda were married at Pike County Pig Days 50 years ago and the celebration featured a pig theme with a pulled pork dinner.

Recently, Mark and Becky Winner of Pittsfield took an extended trip/vacation, leaving June 21st, and returning to Pike CountyJuly 16th. Out of the 26 nights that they were gone, only seven of those were not spent in their truck camper. Very glad they are home and that they had a wonderful trip. In Becky’s own words, here is the exclusive of their trip: Mark and Becky Winner of Pittsfield recently returned from a trip out west. They spent 26 days exploring 13 states. In Nebraska, they visited three cemeteries with Mark’s Garner relatives.

Activities in South Dakota included driving through the Badlands, Crazy Horse Monument, and Mt. Rushmore.

In Wyoming, they visited The Buffalo Bill Museums in Cody and Yellowstone. In Boise, Idaho, they visited with Becky’s relatives. As they passed through the northeast corner of Oregon, they followed along the passes that were used by the people on the Oregon Trail. In Washington, they visited a petrified forest then on to the Seattle area, where they spent a week with Becky’s sister, Ruth Ann Korwel, along with Ruth Ann’s two sons, a daughter-inlaw, and two granddaughters.

They took the ferry across the Puget Sound and ate crab legs that Becky’s nephew trapped.

In Oregon, they visited with

BY WYVETTA DAVIS 217-285-4880 217-320-8438 Mark’s nephew, Ian Winbrock in Eugene. In California, a highlight of this visit was going to the ocean and seeing the elephant seals lined up in a row sunbathing. In Arizona they saw the Grand Canyon, the Petrified Forest, and the Painted Desert in Arizona. In Texas, they visited the Museum of the Plains at Texas AandM University. In Oklahoma City. As close as Becky can tell, they visited with 43 relatives on this trip.

This was a trip to remember.

Mark, Becky, Joe, and Katy Winner attended the memorial service for a special Air Force service dog, Onix, who died recently. Onix was designated: Retired MWD Onix R452 USAF. Onix spent his retirement with the Steve and Polly Watkins family.

Mark participated as part of the American Legion Color Guard. Also attending were about 20 motorcycles and about 30 motorcycle riders who also saluted the military career of Onix.

Are you getting your books read for the adult summer reading program at the Pittsfield Public Library? I have really been enjoying participating. Program ends Aug. 16th.

Don’t forget that postage stamps are going up to 58 cents per stamp sometime this month. So stock up now on those Forever Stamps.

As usual, your news is always appreciated for this column. If you can’t email it or call one of the numbers above, please mail it to me at 30067 County Highway 3, New Salem, 62357. I hope To hear from you.

Kindness goes a long way and doesn’t cost one cent to give. God bless your day, your week, your family, and the United States of America.

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Summer is slipping away; enjoy the time Welcome to August, boy it has sure gotten here in a flash.

One should hang on and enjoy the days as they sneak by, Summer is fading fast!

The 14U girls softball got second place in state championship, they played this past weekend in Tennessee. Awesome job girls and coaches!!

Gardner Camp at Hull will be having some August events for youth: Aug. 13 Star Party~Zodiac signs; Aug. 14-15 Whitetail Archery; Aug.28, Wildlife Wood duck

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Martinsburg Market will be having their donuts this coming Saturday, and they are open daily except Sundays, with many homemade goods to offer.

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Happy 22nd Birthday to our daughter, Lauren Stark the 5th! May you have a blessed day!

“Never be so busy as not to think of others.” Mother Theresa

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Burbridge’s celebrate 60th The family of Roger and Rita Burbridge of Pittsfield are pleased to announce they will celebrate their 60th Wedding Anniversary Aug. 12. They were married at the Summer Hill Christian Church Aug. 12, 1961.

Roger’s parents were Evelyn (Guthrie) and Floyd Burbridge, Jr., and he was raised on the family farm near Independence.

Rita’s parents were Eula (Kaylor) and Darrell Mitchell, and she grew up in Summer Hill.

Roger served in the Army National Guard. He worked on the family farm, then worked for GTE until his retirement. He went on to sell real estate for Barton and Associates, and then sold cars at Zimmerman Bros. Roger is a long-time fisherman and serves on the Pittsfield Lake Board. Rita retired as head librarian from the Pittsfield Public Library. They are members of the Pittsfield United Methodist Church where Rita has been a member of the choir, has served on the Unmet Needs Committee, and been very active in the Prayer Shawl Ministry.

They are the parents of Lisa (Darwin) Feenstra of Pittsfield, and Scott (Angela) Burbridge of rural Pittsfield. Their grandsons are Dane (Megan) Feenstra of Burlington, Iowa; Alex (Marissa) Feenstra of Canton; Joseph Feenstra, a senior at Monmouth College; and Christopher Burbridge of rural Pittsfield.

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Welcome baby Sawyer

A daughter, Sawyer Stihl Bell, was born June 29 to Eric and Dakotah Bell of Winchester. The baby weighed 9 lb. 8 oz and has a sister, Allie Bell. Grandparents are Jamie and Eric Fox of Nebo and Ron and Jeanne Bell of Winchester.

Welcome baby Wallace A son, Wallace James, was born June 28 to Bryan and Sara Cook of Jacksonville. The baby weighed 8 lbs. and was welcomed by two sisters, Alice and Luna Cook. Grandparents are Tim and Mary Howell of Chambersburg.

Pikeland Unit #10 schools will open Wednesday, Aug. 18. The starting time at Pittsfield High School will be at 8:25 a.m.

South Elementary and Pikeland Community School start time will be at 8:27 a.m.

Buses will begin regular routes on the morning of Wednesday, Aug.18. South School students will be dismissed at 2:35, Pittsfield High School at 2:40, and Pikeland Community School at 2:45 on this day and the first five (5) days of school.

Kindergarten and Preschool do not attend this day. The first day for kindergarten students will be Thursday, Aug. 19. Preschool students will start Monday, Aug. 23, or Tuesday, Aug. 24, on a hybrid schedule.

A student entering kindergarten must be five years old prior to Sept.1, 2021.

Parents may register their students online. New families to the district may go to the pikeland.net website and click enrollment. Existing Pikeland Families may log into their Teacherease Account to register or go to the pikeland.net website; click enrollment and then choose “Existing Pikeland Family.” In-person registration will be available for Pikeland Families with students in grades 1-12, on Thursday, Aug. 5, at Pittsfield High School for all students. We are holding registration at one location to streamline the process for families with multiple children in different attendance centers. The times for in-person registration Aug. 5 are 9 a.m.-noon. 1p.m.3 p.m., and 5 p.m.-7 p.m..

Normal student dismissal time is 3:20 p.m. at South Elementary School (grades preschool – 2), 3:25 p.m. at Pittsfield High School (grades 9-12) and 3:30 p.m. at Pikeland Community School (grades 3-8). However, on the following days students will be dismissed 45 minutes early: Wednesday, Aug. 18; Thursday, Aug. 19; Friday, Aug. 20; Monday, Aug. 23; and Tuesday, Aug. 24. There will be no school Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6.

Pikeland Unit #10 again this year will be sponsoring “Meet the Teacher Night” Monday, Aug. 16, for grades 1-12. Meet the Teacher Night will be an outdoor activity with a rain date of Aug. 17. This will be an opportunity for parents to meet their child’s teacher, get schedules and bring supplies. Meet the Teacher Night will run from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at South Elementary School for grades 1 & 2. At South, students with the last names starting with the initials A-L should come from 6:00 - 6:45 p.m. Students with names beginning with last initials of M-Z should come from 6:45 - 7:30 p.m. Pikeland Community School and Pittsfield High School families with an M-Z last name are encouraged to attend from 6:00 - 6:45 pm. A-L families are encouraged to attend from 6:45 - 7:30 p.m.

This will allow families time to attend at all three schools if needed. So, mark your calendar Aug. 16 for Meet the Teacher Night. We are looking forward to meeting your students and family.

Bus drivers will contact parents with the time and pick up location for bus riders. Bus stops in Pittsfield will be marked with bright colored signs the week before school starts. Parents are reminded that PCS students are dropped off and picked up from school on the east side of the building only. Cars are not permitted to use the road between PHS and the west side of PCS during the day (the bus lane).

Parents of new students who need transportation should contact their school and complete a student transportation form. Any additional questions about transportation please contact Susan Collins at 217-284-9462 or Angie Ruebush at 217-285-2147.

Parents of preschool students that have received a class placement need to call South school to schedule a Pathways to Preschool appointment for Aug. 11 or 12. Preschool screening will be Thursday, Aug. 12, for families who are not enrolled in the preschool program. Please contact South School if you would like your child screened 217-285-2431.

Aug. 2 and 3, South School hosted a Kindergarten Round Up. If you were unable to attend Round Up, please attend in-person registration Aug. 5 at Pittsfield High School or call South School at 217285-2431. Families that are registering for the first time at Pikeland will need to bring proof of physical address documentation.

Grade 1-5 students have received a letter with information on their teacher assignment. If you do not receive this letter, please contact your child’s school. Starting Aug. 2, families may also log in to www. teacherease.com to see their child’s teacher assignment.

Pittsfield High School sophomores through seniors may pick up schedules and pay on the following dates and times: Aug. 6 from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m., 1p.m. – 3 p.m., and 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., and Aug. 7 from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. All parents are encouraged to attend registration to complete the necessary paperwork and to pay fees. Parents should enter through the front doors by the office and complete paperwork prior to reporting to the office. Freshmen will be receiving their STAMP orientation letter in the mail. Schedule changes with parental approval must be made prior to the first day of school.

Grades 6-8 general registration will be held Thursday, Aug. 5, in the PHS Media Center. Registration times are as follows: 9 a.m. – noon, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., and 5 p.m.

- 7: p.m. Parents and students may come at this time to fill out white cards, insurance forms, pay book fees of $60, pick up schedules, and turn in any required health papers. D-pod parents/students, who wish to tour the building and bring supplies to school, are asked to call PCS and make an appointment. Appointments are available starting Aug. 9 at 9 a.m. Class schedules

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will be available for pickup during your appointment. Parents are asked to pay any unpaid book fees when schedules are picked up.

The law requires all students entering preschool (for the first time), kindergarten, sixth, and ninth grades as well as all students from out-of-state to have a physical examination. All physical examinations must be on an Illinois Physical Form. All students must have proof of proper immunizations. Students will be excluded from school if not in compliance. The exclusion dates for students who have not turned in necessary physicals and evidence of proper immunizations is Oct. 15 for all students.

Proof of dental exams are required for students entering kindergarten, second, sixth, and ninth grades and vision exams are required for kindergarten and new students who have never attended an Illinois school before. The exclusion dates in the previous paragraph do not apply to dental and vision exams. Please note that school offices no longer dispense any medication over-the-counter or prescription without an authorization form filled out and signed by a medical provider and parent/guardian. If a student needs to take over-the-counter or prescription medication during the school day, a student medical authorization form must be filled out. This form can be obtained from the school office.

Book rental fees will be $30 for ½ day kindergarten and $60 for all-day kindergarten through grade 8. Pittsfield High School book rental fee is $75. Rental fees will be accepted in online registration or in person registration. Fees can also be paid at the school your student attends. Free textbook waivers can be downloaded from the pikeland.net website, registration link, or picked up in every school office.

School lunches and breakfast will be available beginning Wednesday, Aug. 18, and every day thereafter. The USDA has approved all Pikeland Students to have free breakfast and free lunch for the school year 2021-2022. Any money we have received on students’ accounts will remain on their lunch account or can be applied to the students’ book fees. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please call Susan Collins at 217-285-9462.

Pittsfield High School will begin practice for all fall IHSA sports on Monday, Aug. 9. Students must have proof of insurance and have a physical examination on file before they may begin practice.

Persons having questions or needing more information may contact any of the following: Pikeland Board of Education Office, 217-285-2147; Angie Greger, PHS Principal at 217-285-6888; Lisa Jockisch, PCS 6-8 Principal at 217-285-9462; Jon Frieden, PCS 3-5 Principal at 217-285-9462, and Doug Smith, South Elementary Principal at 217-285-2431.

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