Griggsville-Perry grade school coach Kenny Stauffer, left, was honored by the presence of many former players and fans at this retirement celebration held Saturday in conjunction with the Griggsville-Perry homecoming. Also attending the celebration was Stauffer’s own grade school coach, Bobby Sweetening.
2.10.09 3:16 p.m Both the late Kathie Cawthon, the Griggsville-Perry home ec teacher and cheerleader sponsor who died unexpectedly last summer and the retiring Kenny Stauffer, who has taught and coached in Griggsville-Perry for the last 38 years were honored at the Griggsville-Perry homecoming Saturday afternoon. [Please log in here to read the rest of this story]
Valentines Day is Feb. 14
2.9.10 3:07 p.m. Sunday is Valentine’s Day and local flower shops are gearing up for the day. Hank Stollard of Stollard’s Flowers and Gifts arranges one of the many style of bouquets that will be available. Stollard says the price of flowers has dropped and sending a bouquet to your loved one should cost less this year than last. Beth Zumwalt/Pike Press
2.09.10 3:10 p.m. State budget constraints have prompted University of Illinois Extension to explore ways to cut costs and still provide high-impact programming, and Extension leaders are now seeking public input on their options. Officials have planned a series of meetings and teleconferences to gather information about what cuts should and shouldn’t be made. [Please log in here to read the rest of this story]
The Brittany spaniel at the right was found recently in Pike County. If its owners do not come forward, it will be offered for adoption. - Photo by Mary Parker
2.5.2010 9:47 a.m.
The state of Illinois now requires all dogs and cats adopted from shelters to be tagged with a microchip at the new owner’s expense. In order to make the requirement easier on anyone who would like to adopt, the Pike County Animal Shelter will offer $20 from the Grey Charitable Trust toward the cost of the chip to anyone who adopts one of their animals. [Please log in here to read the rest of this story]
From left: Patty Patton, Susan Cox, Karen Evans and Bonnie Bruce oversee the polling station at the Pittsfield Community Center Tuesday. Voter turnout was low for the county. The general election will be held in November. - Photo by Mary Parker
