Pike to Pike News

By Editor | December 4, 2025 |

Here it is Sunday evening, Nov. 30, and we have had lots of snow in our area. Lots of churches cancelled services or they provided services online which really helps people still feel that they are a part of the church. We stayed home, and had some men that were kind enough to leave their warm homes to help us shovel and plow out. A big thank you goes out to Jack, Casen, Greg, and Christian.
Since the HYMN SING at the Detroit Christian Church was postponed this past Sunday, Nov. 30, due to the weather, it will now be held this coming Sunday, Dec. 7, at 3 p.m. at the Church. Hot chocolate and cookies will follow all the singing.
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6
Keep each other in prayer. Pray for God’s guidance in each other’s lives. Thank God for everything He has done for us and continues to do for us.
THANKSGIVING NEWS FROM NEAR AND FAR:
Ron and Chris Phipps had a great Thanksgiving turkey dinner at her brother and sister-in-law Phil and Sally Lipcaman’s house with Brad, Angie, Rylie, and Rory Lipcaman. Chris said that they are so thankful for local family.
Thanksgiving dinner guests of Amy Davis were: Wessley Davis; Raylan Smith; Jacqueline and Kit Mefford; Sue and Joe Yackley; Mark Burrows; Mike Burrows and Jina Simons; and Sara and Micah Rudd, Elizabeth, Tristan, and Chippy. Amy said Reese didn’t make it as she was sick.
For Thanksgiving this year, Christian and Peyton Dean and son traveled to Hardin to spend the morning with the McKinnon family. They had ham, turkey, and prime rib with all the fixings. After lunch, they headed back to Christian’s parents’ house and had a second lunch with the Deans and Filberts. There’s always more room for Melanie’s homemade noodles!
Mention of homemade noodles, Jamie and I traveled to Annada, Mo., to his son and family’s home where Jamie also made noodles to take and share. Those in attendance were: James and Amanda Niffen; their daughter Shayla Niffen; Amanda’s mother Wanda Brown; Amanda’s brother Aaron Brown; and Jamie and I.
THANKSGIVING DAY as told by Shirley Straus: “Besides Mike and I, We had Mike’s sister, Mary Lou Lipcaman of Perry; my brother and sister in law, Larry and Shirley Bauch, Perry also; son, Corey and wife Karen from Winfield, Missouri, and their dogs, Winston and Bella; and grandchildren, Sadie and Abe Smith from college in Berea, Ky.. We enjoyed working together preparing for the meal, eating, sharing stories and all in all and great day!”
Ashley, John, Madison, and Garrett Guthrie joined Ashley’s family and went to Golden Corral in Springfield for Thanksgiving dinner. Afterwards, Madison and Ashley went home to rest before they did some shopping and went to the IHSA football state game today, where the Hornets took second place and made school history.
Birthdays and Anniversaries for the week Dec. 3 – 9, 2025:
Dec. 6 — Becky Winner
Dec. 7 — Britini Deeder
Dec. 9 — Cody Ward
This Saturday, Dec. 6, there will be a Meet & Greet Santa Claus at the New Salem Town Hall. There will be a parade at 6 p.m., kids’ activities that start at 4 p.m., decorate your house and a pie contest, and prizes. Anyone can join the Pie Contest, and the pies need to be at the Town Hall by 4:30 p.m. The prizes to be given away, the winner must be present to win. Any questions, contact Gloria.
The Pike County Senior Citizens Center at 220 West Adams Street in Pittsfield will be holding their fundraiser Fish Fry next Thursday, Dec. 11, 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. The menu will be your choice of catfish fillet or buffalo with three set sides which will include this month potato salad, pasta salad, and cherry salad plus your choice of dessert and tea, all for $12. Eat in or carry out. All ages are welcome. They thank you for your continued support. Questions? Please call 217-285-4969. They also have gift certificates available for any amount. Please note that there will not be a fish fry in January or February. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Going to give you a December Schedule for both Buggs’ Family Opry and The Big River Band. Next Friday, Dec. 12, will be the only show that the Buggs’ Family Opry will be having in December, with special guest Debbie Schneider, and it starts at 7 p.m. And the only show The Big River Band will be having in December is on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, with the show starting at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend both of these shows.