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Winchester appoints new treasurer and alderman

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By CARMEN ENSINGER Scott County Times The Winchester City Council has two new members following the resignation of Ward 2 Alderman Cathy Debold and City Treasurer Amy Brown at the April council meeting.

Sworn in as Alderman in Ward II was Sally Long.

Long is a lifelong resident of Scott County, graduating from Winchester High School in 1963 and came highly recommended for the position. “She has had a lot of experience dealing with the public while working her way up through the ranks at Aldi’s,� Mayor Rex McIntire said. “After that, she went to work at Penny’s in the finance department.�

In other words, she has financial experience and experience dealing with the public – both excellent criteria for the position. “I talked to her and told her that the main thing to being an effective alderman is to listen to her constituents and do what is best for your ward and your community,� McIntire said. “That is the main thing about being a good alderperson – being willing to listen.�

The council approved the appointment of Wanda Cody to the position of treasurer after the resignation of Amy Brown. “Wanda is a Scott County import from Jacksonville,� McIntire said.

Cinco de Mayo.

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Federal judge: public health outweighs right to gather in public.

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Farm Credit Illinois provides $100,000 to food banks for COVID-19 relief.

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How to grow curcurbits.

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Winchester City Clerk Brenda Robinson administers the oath of office to Wanda Cody, who is taking the place of City Treasurer Amy Brown who resigned the position last month.

“She graduated from Jacksonville High School and graduated with a Bachelor or Science degree from MacMurray College in business management.�

McIntire said the search for a replacement for Brown was not an easy one. “I talked to several people and asked if they would be interested in the position but they were either already employed and couldn’t do it with their current position or couldn’t

Winchester to use TIF funds to help struggling businesses

By CARMEN ENSINGER Scott County Times Winchester Mayor Rex McIntire made a proposal to the council at the May 6 meeting to use some of the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) monies to help struggling businesses located within the TIF district. “It’s been my goal to try to do what we can to revive the downtown area since I was elected Mayor seven years ago,� he said. “That is one reason we pushed to get the grant for sidewalks, lighting and landscaping.�

Several new businesses have opened up in the last year including two antique stores and a boutique. “We’ve already seen a difference and then this pandemic comes along and shuts everything down,�

McIntire said. “We have a lot of businesses in town who are being damaged financially by this and I was thinking what we can do as a city to let these people know we are with them – that we appreciate them taking the initiative and courage to open a business.�

The TIF program currently has around $175,000. “I know we don’t have a whole lot of money but one of the things I feel the TIF program is for is to help our local businesses,� McIntire said. “My recommendation is we offer each one

of these businesses in the TIF district up to $1,000 towards their mortgage payment or utility bills.�

McIntire said that the mom and pop stores are the ones who are suffering the most. “The Federal Government has programs out there to help the big corporations, but these mom and pop stores don’t get the federal money like the big corporations do,� he said. “I want to do something to help our people to show them support for what they have done or have attempted to do.�

McIntire said that he asked City Attorney John Paul Coonrod to draw up an application form to apply for the money and state how they have been adversely affected by the virus.

Alderwoman Terry Gregory asked how many businesses were in the TIF district. There are a total of 35 businesses in the TIF district. The city cannot use TIF funds for a business which isn’t located in the TIF district.

McIntire said he wanted to set up a three person committee from the council to review the applications to see if they are deserving or if they have been adversely affected. “Not all businesses have been impacted,� he said. “I know Great Scott Community Market has been doing remarkable business and so have the gas stations.

Sally Long recites the oath of office on May 6 at the Winchester City Council meeting. Long is taking the place of Cathy Debold in Ward II who also resigned last month.

do it for health reasons,� McIntire said.

When he thought all was lost and the city would be faced with another month without an account – the unexpected happened. “The director at the Pike County Farm Bureau called me and said where he read we were looking for a replacement for our treasurer,� McIntire said. “He knew the person we needed would have to have knowledge of accounting and their person in that position would

be perfect for the job. He said they had a person who works for them who would do a great job.�

Both positions are up for re-election next year in April. “This is going to give them time to get their feet wet before they file for the position,� McIntire said. “If they like their appointments and want to continue, they have until December to make up their mind, which is when the petitions for the April election are due.�

Winchester Pool hopes to open by June

By CARMEN ENSINGER Scott County Times With the latest stay at home order set to expire on May 31, Winchester City Council heard an update from Benton and Associate Engineer Greg Hillis regarding the updates to the pool.

Hillis presented the first pay request to the council in the amount of $43,826.37 for work completed on Phase 1 of the filter building. “We went down and inspected the work done so far and we all agree that it is accurate – in fact they have more done than they are requesting payment for,� Hillis said. “This part of the project is $173,000 that can be paid for out of the grant. The filter is due at the end of May, which is later than what we had hoped for.�

Hillis said that they were in the process of getting permitting from the Illinois Department of Public Health to speed up the process in order to open by the June 6 deadline.

However, they did run into a slight problem with the ventilation in the filter building. “We had natural ventilation through the filter building but they (IDPH) are requiring you put in a mechanical fan as one of the stipulations to receive the permit,� Hillis said. “We asked Doyle Plumbing

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and Heating to provide a cost for the fan and installed it came in at $1,299.16. This is a cost we tried to avoid putting into the project but the IDPH is requiring it before they will give you the permit.�

Another problem arose when an inspection was made in the basement of the old filter room. “There is a valve down there that froze up this winter and needs replaced,� Hillis said. “We got down there and there was two-and-a-half feet of water in the existing filter room. Cost to replace the valve is $441.60 and it is something I think we would recommend to be done. It was something that was unforeseen at the time of the design.�

The old filter building will be used as the chemical room which saved the city quite a bit by repurposing the old filter room.

Phase 2 needs to be approved so it can be let for bids. “I would say Phase 2 is 100 percent ready to roll,� Hillis said. “It is the same design we have always had except taken it down to the 100 bather load. We were able to keep in the family restroom but you lost your storage area.�

The council authorized the mayor to conduct the final review and contingent upon that go out for bidding.

Winchester Council approves adding part time officer

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The board approved hiring Drew Evans for summer help around the village. Evans will work two but no more than three days per week.

The liquor licenses for Poker’s and Blue Jay Junction were approved. “We are still wanting to do our farmer’s market,� Sapp said. “We approved paying Robert Sansom to provide entertainment during the month of June for the farmer’s market. “Everything is up in the air now,� Sapp said. “We really can’t plan anything. At this time, the Bluffs Picnic will go on as planned but that is subject to change.�

Since residents of Bluffs have been confined to home, many have done a lot of spring cleaning,� Sapp said. “We usually have community clean-up closer to the Picnic, but I’ve called the trash company to see if they have

By CARMEN ENSINGER Scott County Times Winchester City Council is trying to shore up it’s police force with local officers. “The personnel committee met and one of the things we have that we would like to look at is putting another part time officer on the city police force,� Alderman Lawrence Coultas said. “There is a young man who grew up here but currently lives in Jacksonville where he is an officer but he would really like to be an officer here.�

The officer is Jacob Bettis and Coultas said that he has all of his certifications. “Since we lost an officer just recently, that has left us short and I think George (Police Chief George Lindsey) has been having to use a lot of on-call time to cover,� Coultas said. “The personnel committee would like to put this young man on as a part time person. If it works out we can move him to full time.�

Coultas said it is getting harder and harder to find young officers. “I think we are in a position where it is hard to find qualified people, especially with ties to this community,� he said. “We have to look tot eh future so when you have someone qualified and wants to move back to Winchester we should give them consideration.�

Chief Lindsey said he will also be losing another officer soon. “One of our younger officers will be moving out of town soon and we are going to end up with no one if we aren’t careful,�

Lindsey said. “The other good thing is he has all his own equipment except for a vest.�

Coultas said the city needs to make a decision now rather than later. “I think it would behoove us to get this young man in here

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Kate Christison, 92, Bluffs, was the lucky winner of the Yard of the Month award in Bluffs. She still does most of her own yard work.

Bluffs awards yard of the month

By BETH ZUMWALT Scott County Times The Bluffs Village Board met May 6 after skipping the April meeting due to the executive order from the governor, pertaining to COVID-19. The board met at the senior citizen center and observed social distancing.

The board award 92-year-old Kate Christison Yard of the Month honors for May. Christison lives on Stanton Street and does her own yard work.

The board also heard there is still no news on the grant for the water tower. “We are still going ahead with our plans,�

Linda Sapp, village president, said. “We are trading the land the current tower is on with another piece of land for the new tower.�

A contract is in the works and an appraisal and sketches of the property will be required.

Sapp reported approximately 50 people attend the Scott County Covid-19 meeting in Winchester. Scott County still has had no

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NEWS/OPINION

Winchester, Illinois

Federal judge: public health outweighs right to gather in public Submitted photo

Cinco de Mayo Lois McCarthy dons a most flattering sombrero in honor of Cinco De Mayo at the Scott County Nursing Center.

Of course lunch consisted of Mexican delicacies along with Mexican music played during the most celebrated of Mexican holidays.

Yard of the month (Continued from A1) any dates in June.”

Bluffs has had 62 percent participation in

the 2020 Census. Bluffs, as do most communities need high number of participation to receive grants and funding for other projects.

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois A federal judge in Illinois ruled Sunday that Gov. JB Pritzker’s stay-at-home order is constitutional, even though it interferes with people’s right to gather in large numbers for worship services.

In a decision that came just three days after the complaint was filed, U.S. District Judge John Z. Lee acknowledged that the freedom of religion is a “foundational” right and that the order does, in fact, interfere with the free exercise of that right.

“But even the foundational rights secured by the First Amendment are not without limits; they are subject to restriction if necessary to further compelling government interests — and, certainly, the prevention of mass infections and deaths qualifies,” Lee wrote.

“After all, without life, there can be no liberty or pursuit of happiness.”

He noted that more than 60,000 Americans have died from COVID-19, “more than the number of people who perished during the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Pearl Harbor, and the Battle of Gettysburg combined.”

The suit was filed on Thursday, April 30, by the Beloved Church in Lena, a village in Stephenson County, and its pastor, Stephen Cassell. It sought to permanently block Pritzker’s latest, revised stay-at-home

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“I would rather have someone on duty than have people on call. I don’t like them sitting at home and getting paid. Our officers need to have a presence in the community.”

Another possible candidate for the police force is ex-military police officer, Chase Burk.

“We are just wanting to get him part time status as an intern so he can ride along,” Lindsey said. “He’s a good level headed kid and he would not get paid as an intern.”

With businesses closed and tax revenue less than the city is used to, it was decided not to hire summer help this year. In addition, all salary increases are frozen until the COVID-19 is over.

“Losses in revenue is estimated to be 10 to 15 percent less than last year,” Mayor Rex McIntire said.

“We addressed this issue two months ago and started making plans then to be short on funds.”

The council approved bids for cutting down a tree on North Main Street and a huge limb at the cemetery.

Powell Tree Service submitted the low bid for both projects. The bid for the tree on North Main was $2,800 and the bid for the large branch at the cemetery was $200.

“For the tree on North Main, the resident there has agreed to pay for half of the cost of removing the tree,” Utility Supervisor John Simmons said. “That tree has been shedding branches like crazy and when we were working on the sewer he wanted to know what our policy was and if there was

any way we would help.”

The council approved the purchase of a new jackhammer for the street department.

“The one we have now is ancient and we have tried to repair if and it is no longer safe to run,” Simmons said. “The new one is around $1,100 with taxes.”

The council approved Doyle Plumbing and Heating to camera a section of sewer on North Main Street at a cost of $1,600.

“They had a big sinkhole there last year so we dug up the storm drain thinking that was the problem,” Simmons said. “We patched it with concrete and filled up the sink hole and now the hole is back. We dug down a little ways and its not the storm sewer. The only other thing it could be is the sewer trunk line which is 10 foot deep.”

But to know if this is the problem for sure, the line needs camerad.

“We need to camera it to tell us for sure if it is the problem,” Simmons said. “It is a real narrow area and there is the sewer main, gas main and fiberoptics in that area. We want to find out where the problem is and we can only do that by televising the sewer line.”

The bathrooms at the park will be getting improved.

“The faucets out there have been leaking for a couple of years now,” Simmons said. “They stick and the water stays on and we lose 1,000’s of gallons.”

The city plans to install the push down type of faucet which shut off automatically at a cost of around $600 for both bathrooms.

Three members were reappointed to the Library Board

– they are Carol Sipes, Janet Gant and R.J. Pasley.

“It’s wonderful thing to have people volunteer to do things for no pay,” McIntire said. “Carol Sipes has been on there for around 30 years and I commend her for sticking with it. I think someone like that deserves special accolades for their years of service and being unselfish with it.”

Discussion was held about hiring a new accounting firm.

“Sometimes its good to get a new set of eyes,” McIntire said. “Lawrence (Coultas) contacted a couple firms and got proposals from them. I also contacted another firm and they are very interested as well. Once we get all three proposals I am certain they are going to be cheaper than what we have been paying.”

Council members approved the appointment of Alderman Jeff Pittman as project manager for the city hall renovations. Attorney John Paul Coonrod said that it is looking good that the city will get the grant to do work on the city hall.

“What I would like to do is appoint Jeff as project manager since he knows this building inside and out,” McIntire said. “He already has a lot of hours involved in getting us moved in here and this way we can pay him up to $2,000. We are going to need someone to coordinate the various contractors and work being done on the building.”

The city is considering changing the way it advertises for someone to mow the cemetery, Monument Park and the library.

“John (Simmons) and I weren’t happy last year with

the guy who was mowing the park,” McIntire said. “We had it in the contract they can be relieved if we are not pleased with the job. John called them last week at my direction to tell them they need to do a better job and if they don’t we are going to make some changes. I’ve already contacted one of the other bidders from last year and he said he would finish out the year prorated.”

McIntire said he was the guy the city had the previous year and he did a fabulous job.

“I know it being public money we have to bid these things out but I’m in hopes we can come up with some kind of contract where if we are pleased with the performance we can keep them on,” he said. “We don’t bid out our engineer or accounting firm every year. You find someone who does a good job they should be rewarded We should try to figure out a way to put it in the contract if we are pleased with the performance we will be able to keep them on.”

The city will be contacting some building owners about hazards in some of the buildings.

“We have some bricks falling and I would hate to see a tragedy occur because we are inactive in keeping a vigilant eye on what is happening,” McIntire said. “The chimney is breaking away on one of the buildings. I had John take out a gas meter on Hill Street because bricks are falling and he was afraid they would break the gas line.”

McIntire said he would be giving one deserving senior a $500 scholarship and asked that the council do the same.

Outdoor Truths: Gary Miller

RACISM IN HUNTING COMMUNITY SHOULD BE DEALBREAKER I

mmediately, I am reminded of a book in the Bible. It is only one chapter. It is the book of Jude. Its subject is concerning apostasy.

For my purposes here, I am not as concerned with the purpose of the book as much as I am with how it starts.

Jude writes this: “Dear friends, I had been eagerly planning to write to you about the salvation we all share. But now I find that I must write about something else.”

For me, I would say, “Dear friends, I had been eagerly planning to write to you about my hunting trip. But now I find I must write about racism.” Yes racism.

It seems, for too long, we hunters have lived on the fringes when it comes to this subject. Many of us say we are not racist, but we also know many are. And it feels like, because of what we have in common (guns and hunting), we have not been as vocal as we needed to be for our black neighbors — many who also like to hunt.

Today is my day to take a stand. I am appalled by many of the recent incidents I have watched and even witnessed.

And it’s no longer good enough to only

offer a mediocre gesture of support for the black community. For me, there are two types of hunters and fishermen – racist and not-racist. These two groups should have very little they do together. It should be a dividing line. It should be one question, if not the first question to ask, before we stand side by side, in support, on any other issue.

I will stand supporting my second amendment rights or my hunting rights with blacks, whites, gays, straights, city folk, rednecks, Republicans, Democrats, Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, Jews, atheists and even criminals.

But I will not stand beside someone who thinks their race was made in the image of God, but not another’s; and as a result, treats the other race inferior. If you are a hunter, a gun owner, and are a racist, I am not on your side. I am not in your fraternity. I am not one with you in anything.

If you are a racist, it is impossible to believe in the God of the Bible — a God who claims to have made all people in His image. Those made in His image have the same sweat and blood. I do not stand as a

man of color; I stand as a man of image – God’s image. The same image he gave to every single human.

I am not a part of the white race. I am a part of the human race.

I stand against racial pride, arrogance and hate. And just so you know, if the choice came between me standing with my gun or standing with my black brother against racism… well, I’ll let you figure out where I’ll be.

Enough is enough. Post it on your hunting lodge, on your truck, and talk about it often.

Let everyone know that just because you have a gun and camo, does not mean you’re on the same team.

––––––––––––––––––– Q Gary has three books that are compilations of the articles he has written for nearly 15 years. He also speaks at game dinners and men’s groups for churches and associations. He can be reached at gary@outdoortruths.org.

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Under that revised order, churches may hold public services in groups of 10 or fewer as long as they follow social distancing requirements. Despite that, the church reportedly held its regular service on Sunday.

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Assembly of God Church

Glasgow Baptist Church

Pastor Cindy Colbert 217-742-3311 27 West Cherry Street Sunday School – 9:30 am Morning Worship – 10:30 am Everyone welcome

217-473-4110 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Evening Worship - 6 p.m.

Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study - 6 p.m.

Office open 3rd Wednesday of each month from 2:30-5:30 pm

Alsey Baptist Church Sunday school-9:30 a.m.

Worship service-10:30 a.m.

Pastor Jeff Daak

Bloomfield Baptist Church 217-248-2469

Grace Baptist Church Charles Barnes - Intern Pastor 217-942-3768 Corner of Cherry and Maple Winchester, IL 62694 217-742-3382 Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

New Song Ministries

First Baptist Church of Winchester Pastor Bill Baughman Church: 217-742-3480 Email: fbcwinchesteril@gmail.com Website: fbcwinchester.com

First Christian Church

Freedom Family Worship Center 428 N. Commercial, Winchester 217-883-3763 Pastor Gary Wells (Non-Denominational) Morning Worship 10 am Children's Sunday School during Service Country Gospel (Potluck 1st and 3rd Sundays) Come Expecting a Blessing!

Everyone Welcome

Route 106 - One mile south of Alsey Pastor Jonathan Kaushal 217-742-3202 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m Everyone Always Welcome

St. Mark’s Catholic Church Winchester, IL

Winchester United Methodist Church at Work!

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226 Cornerstone Drive Winchester, IL 62694 Church Phone: 217-742-8000 Pastor Ted Rhoades: 217-742-5841

1465 Exeter Road Bluffs Pastor David VanGiesen 217-754-3718 Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Childrens Church - 10 a.m.

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(Brad) Shireman, her three children, Cheri Hoots (FiancĂŠ Shannon Tabor), Christopher Prunty (Kyle Looby) and Corey Prunty. Vickie is also survived by her two beautiful granddaughters Rylee and Laikyn McGuire who loved their "MeMaw" to the moon and back! Vickie also leaves behind her nieces Jody Shireman and Megan Evans and one nephew Rich Evans and many cousins.

Even though Vickie was the biological mother of three children, she was considered a surrogate mom too many.

She loved and thought of Kris (Hoots) Miller, Jeff Mueller, Keith Devlin, Jimmy and Wes Howerton, Corey Mathews and Andrew Vortman as her own. She served as a Taxi Mom to many of her daughter and sons friends from Bluffs over the years. She cared deeply for her family and friends and neighbors. She did this not out of obligation, but

Hello Scott County.

Mothers day is over and hopefully, everyone got to at least speak and chat with their parents Sunday.

I really feel sorry for the mothers living in a nursing home that cannot get out to see their children and the kids cannot get in to see them. What a bummer.

The Jones House Restaurant in Roodhouse had a huge variety of good food to choose from for the carry out dinner. It is cer-

tainly nice to have a place to get food on a holiday.

Not everyone feels like cooking a big meal. The selection of food was awesome and very enjoyable as well as the selection of pies for dessert. Thanks to all involved in making such a wonderful meal.

Jack spent most of his time fishing but promised his wife he would not fish on their week long trip.

Sunday he couldn`t stand it any longer and pretended

Alsey Baptist Church Jeff Daak, Pastor

Sandridge Baptist Church

Barrow Baptist Church Gerald Day, Pastor

New Beginnings Church 742-3459

Bloomfield Baptist Church

Winchester United Methodist Church Rev. Robin Lyons Church: (217) 742-3610 Home: (217) 742-3320

Friendship Primitive Baptist Church Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Eric Kirgan, Pastor Manchester Baptist Church (217) 587-2761 or 4211

for a graveside service at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery on Monday, May 11, 2020 at 11:00 am with Rev. Richard Harre presiding. The family will be organizing a Celebration of Life to be scheduled after the social distancing restrictions are lifted. Memorials can be sent to Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in care of: Trinity Lutheran Church, 1585 Trinity Rd., Bluffs, IL 62621. Condolences may be left online at www. dawsfuneralhome.com

St. Mark’s Church 742-5224 Winchester Assembly of God Pastor Cindy Colbert 217-742-3311 Glasgow Baptist Church (217) 742-3680

to be ill. As soon as his wife was off to church, he sneaked out to go fishing.

Jack caught the biggest fish he had ever seen. When they were back home Jack went to confession and told the priest what had happened. He asked why God would reward him with such a prize instead of punishing him for what he did. The priest said he did punish you. Jack looked at the priest and asked what do you mean? The priest

said who are you going to tell about the fish?

L a s t Week`s Trivia: The Kiwi bird.

N e x t Week`s Trivia: What animal popularly known as a bear is not a bear at all?

A word of wisdom: Never eat more than you can lift.

ALSEY

BY PEGGY STURGEON CLEMONS, 742-3822

May 5 Hello for Alsey - Seems mushrooms are plentiful. The humming birds are back. I saw my first one on Sunday.

Jim Riggs reported they had birds feeding on Friday the 24th.

Remember our men and women in uniform and the leaders of our country in your prayers. Also our medical workers and first responders.

Others on our prayer list include Harold Jefferson, Connie Sturgeon, Don Jefferson, Dena Layne, Don Bigley, Keith Jefferson, Elma Redmon, the family of Marcella Gregory, the family of Authur Miller.

Happy Birthday to Linn Hanback, Tom Peterson, Brian Shafer on May 6, Kim Noble, Gerald Day and Tiffany Mason on May 7; Debbie Woolridge, Debbie Noble, Cindy Fry and Dee Cherry on May 9; Norine Jefferson, Colleen George, Baily Mason and Knox Ray Ford on May 10; Kathy Gauges, Brett Davidson and Cody Woods on May 11; and Scott Sanders, Chris and Clark Barber, Joyce Jones and Jean Gates on May 12.

Happy Anniversary to Mike and Robin Fundel on May 5.

Not much to do but we can see how beautiful nature is right now. Red Bud, apple, crabapple, dogwood trees are full of bloom. Totally beautiful.

May 11 Hello from Alsey. The humming birds are here fighting over the feeders. Fun to watch. Found a few mushrooms. Tired of hiding from friends and family.

Remember our men and women in uniform and the leaders of our country.

Others on our prayer list include Harold Jefferson, Connie Sturgeon, Keith Jefferson, Elma Redmon, Edna Layne, Karen Layne, the family of Bill Schoenweis, Michael Ryan, Judy Bigley.

Sorry to hear of the death of Larry “Whisker Bill� Follis.

Happy Birthday to Blake Clayton on May 13; Anthony Talley, Roger Jefferson and Kinsey Lynn Fryman on May 14; Eva McClenning on May 15; Jordon Linsey and Diane Grinkey on May 16; Lyndell Holmes, Sonya Summers, Kelsey Manley, Doris Bland and Jason Renner on May 17; J.C. Fryman on May 18; Dan Nickolson, Alexis Smock, Amy Jo Fearneyhough and

Make plans to attend the church of your choice.

Cornerstone Baptist Church 742-5841

because of who she was. She was always the first to offer help. She regularly sent birthday, anniversary, sympathy and thinking of you cards to many friends and family throughout the years including her church family. She always ensured that every child who came into her home was safe, healthy and happy.

It would be wrong to say that Vickie lost her battle to illness because she never stopped fighting. No matter how sick she was, she was always worried about her children and family first. When anyone else would have broken, Vickie stayed strong. Through her 7 ½ month illness, we know what resilience and perseverance truly looks like. There was no quit in Vickie. Just because she is no longer here, it doesn't mean she lost her fight.

Arrangements are being handled by Daws Funeral Home in South Jacksonville, IL. Immediate family gathered

BY IRENE TREECE 217-371-1386

112 S. Rodgers St. P.O. Box 231 Bluffs, IL 62621

125 W. Jefferson 217-742-3919 Rev. Richard Harre, Vacancy Pastor Sunday, Nov. 22: Divine Service, 10:30 a.m.

Pre-Confirmation Class, 11:35 a.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 24: Newsletter Articles Due

On Thursday, May 7, 2020, Vickie Lynn Prunty, loving daughter, sister and mother of three children, passed away at Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL at the age of 70. Vickie was born, April 12, 1950, in Jacksonville, IL to Verlin and Dolores (Williamson) Rolf.

Vickie had a passion for reading, crocheting, and listening to “60s on 6�, IL Divo and piano music. She was very creative and enjoyed making many craft items including baby blankets, wedding and baby photo albums and baby clothes. She was known for her infectious smile, her kind and compassionate spirit and her Christian faith. Vickie was immensely proud of her children, grandchildren and family and leaves behind nothing but beautiful memories.

Vickie was preceded in death by her father, Verlin.

She is survived by her mother Dolores Rolf, sister, Mary (Richard) Evans, sister Sandy

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Manchester Methodist Church Rev. Robin Lyons 217-742-3320 First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) First Baptist Church Church: (217) 742-3480 East Union Baptist Church Grace Baptist Church Terry Beauchamp Christ Lutheran Church 742-3919 Church of the New Song Church 217-754-3617

Jan Ala on May 19; Jan Ala on May 19; and Richard Duffie on May 20.

Happy Anniversary to Chris and Ashley Ingram on May 13; Kevin and Jennifer Alred on May 18; and Lance and Susan Steckel on May 18.

In addition to humming bird I had a Baltimore Oriole on the feeder one day

last week. A very pretty bird with lots of bright orange on its breast.

Thats all folks. Have a good week.

Be a friend to someone in need this week.

We greatly care about the communities we serve.

In the best interest of our customers, employees and neighbors, effective Wednesday, March 18, until further notice all bank lobbies will be closed except by appointment for critical banking services which must be done in person. During this time, we look forward to serving you through drive-up, ATM, online banking, bill payment and mobile banking options.

Have questions? Please contact us at (888) 728-1954 or visit BankPBT.com Thank you for your patience during this rapidly changing situation.

Sincerely, John Gardner, President & CEO

HOW to Improve Our Lives Pat Van DeVelde Peak Insurance Agency 16 S. Hill, 742-3316 First National Bank of Winchester 26 W. Cherry 742-3134

“Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.�

Colossians 3:9-10 NIV

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o matter how bad things are, they can usually be made better. How, you ask? By Honesty, Open-mindedness, and Willingness. The acronym HOW is a nice reminder of how to get things on the right track. Because while things can get better, they can also get worse. By lying to ourselves (and others), by being close-minded, and by being unwilling to work through our problems we are on the road to disaster. On the other hand, honestly assessing our lives (and all of the problems that come with it), by being open to solutions and other ways of looking at things, and finally, by being willing to work at improving

our lives we can almost always make things better. Another way to look at this is that people can change for the better, but it takes the willingness to look openly and honestly at our faults, and to be willing to do the hard work necessary to change them.

The practical application of intelligent planning and goodwill can actually improve our lives and the world we live in. –Christopher Simon

These religious messages are published each week in the Scott County Times as a service to our churches and are sponsored by the listed business firms.

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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.

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MAYFAIR FARMS ground North of Highway 10 East of Nebo is private property. Trespassing is forbidden.

Violators will be prosecuted. 1.2.21 NO TRESPASSING or hunting allowed on my land in Pearl and Spring Creek township owned by Timothy Brinkmann. Violators will be prosecuted.

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This Day In History May 13 An expedition led by Captain Christopher Newport arrived at Jamestown, Virginia. The passengers went ashore the next day and this site became the first permanent settlement English colony in America.

The War of Bavarian Succession ended.

Captain Arthur Phillip left Britain for Australia. He successfully landed eleven ships full of convicts on January 18, 1788, at Botany Bay. The group moved north eight days later and settled at Port Jackson.

The first practical printing press was patented in the U.S. by Samuel Rust.

The U.S. declared that war existed with Mexico.

The first big American billiards match was held at Malcolm Hall in Syracuse, NY. Britain declared its neutrality in the American Civil War. The Battle of Resaca commenced as Union General Sherman

fought towards Atlanta during the American Civil War. The last land engagement of the American Civil War was fought at the Battle of Palmito Ranch in far south Texas, more than a month after Gen. Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surrender at Appomattox, VA. Ludwig M. Wolf patented the sewing machine lamp holder.

Thomas Edison tested his experimental electric railway in Menlo Park.

Slavery was abolished in Brazil.

Guglielmo Marconi sent the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first wireless communication over open sea.

The New York Giants set a major league baseball record. Ten runners crossed home plate before the first out of the game against St. Louis.

Royal Flying Corps was established in England.

Igor Sikorsky flew the first four engine aircraft.

Near Fatima, Portugal, three peasant children reported seeing a vision of the Virgin Mary.

The first airmail postage stamps were issued with airplanes on them.

The denominations were 6, 16, and 24 cents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Black Fridayâ&#x20AC;? occurred in Germany.

Winston Churchill made his first speech as the prime minister of Britain.

The first gas turbine to pump natural gas was installed in Wilmar, AR. U.S. President Eisenhower signed into law the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Act. French troops took control of Algiers.

U.S. Vice President Nixonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s limousine was battered by rocks thrown by anti-U.S. demonstrators in Caracas, Venezuela.

Mickey Mantle hit his 500th homerun.

Peace talks between the U.S. and North Vietnam began in Paris.

Hailstones the size of tennis balls hit Wenerville, TN.

The Chicago Cubs became the first major league baseball team to win 8,000 games.

Tony Perez became the oldest major league baseball player to hit a grand slam home run at the age of 42 and 11 months.

A confrontation between Philadelphia authorities and the radical group MOVE ended as police dropped an explosive onto the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s headquarters. Eleven people died in the fire that resulted.

India did a second round of nuclear tests. The first round had been done 2 days earlier. Within hours the U.S. and Japan imposed tough economic sanctions. India claimed that the tests were necessary to maintain Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s national security.

In Moscow, the impeachment of Russian President Boris Yeltsin began.

The U.S. government unveiled a newly designed version of the $20 bill.

It was the first to be colorized in an effort to stop counterfeiters. https://www.on-this-day.com/onthisday/thedays/alldays/may6.htm

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Farm Credit Illinois provides $100,000 to food banks for COVID-19 relief

Farm Credit Illinois announced a $100,000 gift to be shared by the four Feeding Illinois food banks serving the southern 60 counties of Illinois today. $30,000 of the total gift supports the Central Illinois Foodbank as it faces unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The $100,000 gift is being shared among the four Feeding Illinois food banks feeding families and communities in the southern 60 counties of Illinois. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The rural communities we serve are experiencing significant hardshipsâ&#x20AC;? says Eric Mosbey, FCI Board chair. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This gift supports the important work of the Feeding Illinois food bank network as a growing number of families depend on their services for food security.â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even as the reliance on food banks increases, the overall food supply chain faces extraordinary challenges,â&#x20AC;? notes Wes Durbin, FCI Board vice chair. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The enormous stress â&#x20AC;&#x201C; mostly at the processor level â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is causing fresh food to be disposed of or destroyed on the farm and canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get to those in need.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are inspired by how weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen people come together to ensure that families have meals during this difficult time,â&#x20AC;? says Pam Molitoris, Central Illinois Foodbank executive director. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This generous donation gives us the opportunity to purchase nutritious products, like protein and dairy, from local and regional farmers who help feed our communities all year long, not just during times of uncertainty.

We may not know what the future holds but, along with our partners, we will be there every step of the way.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are taking action to support our neighbors throughout rural Illinois,â&#x20AC;? states Aaron Johnson, FCI president & CEO. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The food supply chain and families everywhere are strained due to COVID-19. By keeping a resilient attitude and supporting each other, we can overcome these challenges together.

Along with this gift to food banks, FCI is celebrating the frontline workers involved in the food supply chain with a social media campaign. Every link â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from farmer, to processor, trucker, grocer, food bank, and restaurant â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is critical to getting food on tables and #KeepingUsFed.

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How to Grow Cucurbits Cucurbits, which include squash, cucumbers, gourds, watermelons, and cantaloupes, are some of the most popular vegetables planted in the garden. Plants in the cucurbit family have similar growth habit and requirements for production. Cucurbits are best identified by their prostrate, vining growth; large, lobed leaves; and bright, yellow flowers.

Planting Cucurbits are warm season crops that grow best when day and night temperatures are above 50F. These plants should be planted in full sun and in an area of well-drained soil with a pH around 7.0. It is best to plant cucurbits once the soil temperature has reached 60F, or once the last spring frost has passed. With most cucurbit species, planting seeds in a hill is the best method which allows for better drainage and warmer soil temperatures. To form a hill, mound soil in a low, broad hill about 8 to 10 inches tall. It is recommended to plant 4 to 6 seeds per hill to ensure germination; once the seedlings develop 2-3 leaves, the plants in the hill can be thinned to 2-3 plants. Transplants are also an option for cucurbits, but again, it is important to transplant the plants when the soil temperatures are above 60F. These plants also do not like to have their roots disturbed, so it is best to purchase or start plants in individual containers.

Maintenance Being deep rooted, cucurbits only require about 1 inch of water a week. Often in the Midwest, plants receive required water through rainfall; however, during dry times, it is best to water in the morning or early afternoon to allow the foliage to dry and to prevent foliar diseases.

As for fertilization, cucurbits require low nitrogen and high phosphorus and potassium for good fruit development. If your soil test suggests a need for phosphorus or potassium, a complete fertilizer such as 6-10-10 or similar analysis can be used at 1 or 2 tablespoons per hill prior to planting. Over fertilization can result in excessive vine growth and limited fruit production. Bush or dwarf varieties require less fertilization.

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Traditionally, cucurbits can take up quite a bit of space in the garden due to their vining nature; however, new dwarf or bush types are available for gardeners with limited space. Another option to control the amount of space these plants take up is by trellising the plants.

Most varieties in the cucurbit family produce both male and female flowers on the same plant. The male flowers emerge prior to female flowers; with the female flowers being identifiable by a small embryonic fruit between the stem and the blossom. Insects; mainly honeybees, are necessary for pollination and fruit set; low insect activity can result in poor fruit set.

Harvest There are varying times to harvest different types of cucurbits. It is best to harvest cucumbers before they become too large and mature. For summer squash such as zucchini, fruits 6 inches long are considered the best quality. Winter squash and pumpkins are best harvested when the skin is hardened and cannot be penetrated by a thumbnail.

Watermelons can be determined by a yellow color where the fruit rests on the ground, or by thumping the fruit and listening for a dull sound rather than ringing. When cantaloupes are ripe, they will slip easily from the vine.

As cantaloupes ripen, they will also change from a grayish green to yellowish.

For information on the different types of cucurbits and disease and pest management of cucurbits, check out our Good Growing blog at https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/ good-growing.

Now for a cucurbit joke.

Knock, knock.

Whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s there?

Cantaloupe Cantaloupe who?

Cantaloupe tonight; dad has the car!

For more information on Starting a Garden and growing tips, visit our Good Growing blog at https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/ good-growing. We will be posting additional blogs over the next few weeks.

Notice is hereby given that the tentative amended budget for Scott-Morgan School District #2 will be placed on public display beginning May 7, LQ WKH &HQWUDO 2IÂżFH ORcated at 100 West Rockwood Street, Bluffs, Illinois. The budget may also be viewed on the school districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at www.bluffs-school. com.

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SCOTT COUNTY IN THE INTEREST OF KARLA JO BROWN SMITH 2020-MR-8 Public notice is hereby given, that on June 15, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., Karla Jo Brown-Smith, will present her Petition in this Court praying for the change of name from Karla Jo Brown-Smith to that of Karla Brown Smith, pursuant to the statute in such case made and provided.

Dated at Winchester, Illinois, this 28th day of April, 2020.

Terry Kunkel, Secretary Scott-Morgan School District #2 5.13

Karla Jo BrownSmith /s/John D. Coonrod John D. Coonrod, Attorney for Petitioner John D. Coonrod Attorney for Petitioner P.O. Box 197 Winchester, IL 62694 Telephone: (217) 742-3455 4.29, 5.6, 5.13

AFFIDAVIT STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF SCOTT Brenda Robinson, Clerk of the City of Winchester, Scott County, State of Illinois, being duly sworn, deposes and says that the attached is a true and correct copy of the annual report of the Treasurer of the &LW\ RI :LQFKHVWHU 6FRWW &RXQW\ 6WDWH RI ,OOLQRLV IRU WKH ÂżVFDO \HDU ending April 30, 2019 showing all cash receipts and disbursements and the cash balances as of April 30, 2019 as indicated as required by ODZ ZKLFK ZDV ÂżOHG ZLWK WKH XQGHUVLJQHG E\ WKH VDLG 7UHDVXUHU RQ WKH 22 day of April, 2020.

Dated this 22 day of April, 2020.

Brenda Robinson Subscribed and sworn to before me this 22 day of April, 2020.

Angela C. Doolin Notary Public CITY OF WINCHESTER, ILLINOIS PUBLICATION REPORT Year Ended April 30, 2019 Disbursements over $2,500.00 per Payee Anderson Process $5,000.60, Aramark $4,588.94, PDC/Area Companies $3,111.84, Arends Awe $10,035.59, Axon Enterprise, Inc. $6,152.00, Benton & Associates, Inc. $47,804.61, Brotcke Well & Pump $33,447.00, Campbell Publications $3,421.73, Central llinois Communication $3,291.96, Ameren Illinois $52,257.90, John P. Coonrod, Attorney $ 26,416.72, Crockett Masonry Restoration $6,447.00, Dorseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sentry Hardware $3,444.11, First National Bank of Winchester $18,404.38, Frontier $5,034.29, Prairieland FS, Inc. $8,517.26, Global Technical Systems, $4,081.70, Gas Utilities Alliance $3,874.85, Home Depot Credit Service $2,540.12, Illinois Department of Revenue $35,984.35, Illinois Environmental Protection $81,617.38, IMCO Utility Supply Co. $6,365.95, IML Risk Management Assoc $60,519.73, Illinois Municipal Retirement $86,194.69, Industrial Process Equipment $4,372.19, Illinois Electric Cooperative $35,345.78, Internal Revenue Service $50,163.75, Illinois Valley Paving $39,444.40, Keaton McAllister $4,714.26, Kaplan Early Learning Com $6,995.95, CMS-LGHP $135,128.00, LOCIS $3,172.50, Marshall Chevrolet Company $20,103.24, Midwest Meter, Inc. $6,778.08, Gerald James Moore $5,000.00, Morgan-Scott Ready Mix $13,538.82, Municipal Equipment Co. $2,742.78, Nelson Oil Co., Inc. $22,319.46, PDC Laboratories, Inc. $4,275.85, Philip F. Pratt $5,321.00, Resource Sharing Alliance $2,854.20, Scottyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s &RQYHQLHQFH &HQWHU 6FRWW &RXQW\ 6KHULIIÂśV 2IÂżFH $20,865.00, Sunset Lawn Care $29,700.00, Spear Corporation $4,162.80, Standard Insurance Company $3,670.50, Steveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hot Rods, LLC $3,050.96, United Community Bank $12,902.91, U.S. Postal Service $3,800.00, Utility Gas Management $300,259.11, Utility Safety & Design $18,873.10, Utility Sales and Service $5,184.06 Waidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Used Cars $2,628.00, Walmart Community/ GECRB $4,212.38, WW Mowing/Richard Willis $4,939.28, Leigh J. Winner $2,921,28, Zumbahlen, Eyth, Surratt, Fotte & Flynn, Ltd. $19,995.00.

Salaries Paid Under $25,000.00: Robert W. Smith, Eric Peterson, Joshua David Burton, Brandon M. Early, Cole Hurrelbrink, Adam G. Woods, Jesse L. Faul, Samuel C. Ford, Philip Pratt, Cale Alan Hoesman, Timothy Craig Lashmett, James D. Arnold, Shiloh Savage, Tom Hardy, Chad Moore, Ryan M. Lashmett, Colin Vandevelde, Kenneth E. Mayner, Stephen A. Moore, Stacey L. Mitchell, Justin Daws, Bryan Taylor, Eric Steven Woodworth, Christian T. Fletcher, John P. Albers, Madison M. Lashmett, Gabriel B. Cox, Aaron P. Brown, Kaitlyn Kemper, Raegan L. Hearold, Darcie A. Weder, Maggie A. Cox, Riannan C. Neff, Jordan McMillen, Cathy R. Debold, Randy G. Fisher, Jesse L. Wade, Dante E. Hoover, Sara S. Piechowski, Andrew Jaymes McAdams, Joshua D. Wright, Austin L. Axley, Logyn I. Little, Isabella G. Cox, Edward Alan Korte, Linda L. Slagle, Michael S. Rotella, EricK. Tuey, Ronald F. Bell, Lawrence L. Coultas, Terry Gregory, William A. Jacquot, Jeffery M. Pittman, Derik C. Evans, Brenda Robinson, Bryce William Kennedy, Barbara G. Prather, Clayton Wynn, Priscilla S. Haggard, Adrian Lamonte Lee Starks, Amy J. Brown, Barbara E. Hoots, Reba L. Witwer, Nathan White, Steven Charles Shelts, Jeffery K. Mcintire, Rex L. Mcintire, Shelby Shelts, Darlene C. Smith, James M. Dobson, Kenneth L. Evans, TrevorJ. Cawthon Salaries Paid $25,000.00 to $49,999.99: Angela C. Doolin, Mark A. Howard, William H. McNeece II, Herschel E. White, Randall G. Ford, Leland C. Evans, Caleb R. Handy Salaries Paid $50,000.00 to $74,999.99: John D. Simmons, George R. Lindsey, Jr. 5.13

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Wednesday, May 13, 2020

ACTIVITIES

Winchester, Illinois

Horoscopes ARIES

VIRGO

AQUARIUS

Mar 21/Apr 20

Aug 24/Sept 22

Jan 21/Feb 18

You’ll have a lot of energy and inspiration this week, Aries. Feel free to do anything you put your mind to, especially some recreational activities.

Virgo, even though you are tempted to go in many different directions over the next few days, you’ll need to pick a course and stick with it if you are to get anything done.

Aquarius, someone may offer you a promotion or another more influential position. Do not let this go to your head, but enjoy the success that has come your way.

TAURUS Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, you may be feeling especially affectionate this week. With an open heart, you could be ready to delve into a new layer of your relationship or find a new romance.

LIBRA

PISCES

Sept 23/Oct 23

Feb 19/Mar 20

Libra, this week you may find yourself taking center stage at a family gathering or with a group of friends. Use this opportunity to make your voice heard.

GEMINI

SCORPIO

May 22/Jun 21

Oct 24/Nov 22

People may be wise to give you a wide berth for the time being, Gemini. Your dander is up, and it may be a good time to look for ways to reduce stress.

Pisces, if you have noticed you are running into obstacles in your quest to meet your goals, you may want to step back and consider a new path.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

Be careful that your actions are not taken the wrong way, Scorpio. Do not take on traits that you would otherwise disagree with. Lighten up and be joyful this week.

MAY 10 Mat Franco, Magician (32) MAY 11 Sabrina Carpenter, Actress (21)

CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, it is very possible that you will meet someone new this week who has the potential to become a lifelong friend. Be observant of every new face and name in your circle.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, take a breather whenever you can because there is a whirlwind of activity soon to come your way. Enjoy any breaks that come your way in the days ahead.

LEO Jul 23/Aug 23

A volatile situation could reach its breaking point soon enough, Leo. Arguments that have slowly been brewing will culminate. Fortunately, things will quiet down afterward.

MAY 12 Rami Malek, Actor (39) MAY 13 Robert Pattinson, Actor (34) MAY 14 Mark Zuckerberg, Entrepreneur (36)

CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20

Your willpower may be weak lately, Capricorn, and you may be eating or doing things that you’ll regret later on. Ask a friend to guide you away from temptations.

MAY 15 Andy Murray, Athlete (33) MAY 16 Janet Jackson, Singer (54)

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