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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2017
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VOLUME NO. 150 NUMBER 35
Budgeting process to begin soon In observance of Labor Day, deadlines for news and ads for next week's edition is 5 p.m. Friday, Sept 1. Marketplace classifieds and legal notice deadline is Friday at noon.
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By JUSTIN A. COBB Scott County Times The process of drafting a budget for the upcoming fiscal year starting Dec. 1 is slated to begin soon. Scott County commissioners discussed the impending budget process when they met Monday evening, board of commissioners chair Robert Schafer said by phone the following afternoon. “We’ve talked to the auditor, and we hope to start the process in earnest in about a week and a half,” Schafer said. “The end of the first week of September we ought to have things started.”
Various county departments have already begun working on their portions of the budget, including Scott County Nursing Center and Scott County Health Department, according to Schafer. Schafer said he hopes the state having a budget in place will help revenues, as the flow of funding from the state to subordinate public bodies, including counties, was impeded during the two years the state lacked a budget. “We hope that’s going to help matters, that they’ll be timely in reimbursements, money coming back. That helps us on the revenue side,” Schafer said. “We always
“The end of the first week of September we ought to have things started.”
Robert Schafer Chair, Scott County Board of Commissioners try to keep expenses down, but once we start doing the figures, we’ll have a better idea where we’re at.” Commissioners will need to
have the new budget finalized and approved by Nov. 30, the last day of the current fiscal year, with a tentative version made available to the public 30 days before the vote, according to Schafer. In other business, the commissioners appointed Rick Barnett to the Mauvaisterre Drainage and Levee District and Henry Likes to the Scott County Drainage and Levee District, both for three-year terms, according to Schafer. Scott County Nursing Center had 38 residents as of Monday, Schafer said. The meeting lasted about 30 minutes, according to Schafer.
NEWS
Walk to End Alzheimer’s See page A2 LLCC mentorship program receives recognition See page A8
SPORTS
Cougars avoid shut out. See page A5
WEEKEND WEATHER FRIDAY, SEPT. 1
75 49
High Low
SATURDAY, SEPT. 2
79 58
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SUNDAY, SEPT. 3
87 63
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Monsanto Fund
benefits
Winchester EMS
Winchester Emergency Medical Service recently received a $2,500 donation thanks to the generosity of the Monsanto Fund and Monsanto’s America’s Farmers Grow Communities program. Bob and Carol Sellars of rural Winchester were named a winner of the AFGC program, which was created by Monsanto to benefit nonprofit community groups important to America’s farmers. The Sellarses designated Winchester EMS as the recipient of the award and presented the award to Winchester EMS president Randy Dolen during a brief check-passing ceremony. Dolen, second from left, accepts from Carol Sellars of rural Winchester, second from right, the $2,500 Monsanto Fund donation.
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3 Saturday, Sept. 2, starting 7 a.m., will be kettle service only at the Glasgow Burgoo. For more information, please call Glasgow Village Clerk Lori Mayes Doolin at 217-370-1309. 3 Wednesday, Sept. 13, serving 5-7 p.m., Bluffs American Legion will resume its monthly chicken and fish dinner after breaking for summer June through August. Menu includes fried chicken, fish, mashed potatoes,
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gravy, green beans, corn, slaw, dessert, and drink. Carryout available. The dinner takes place the second Wednesday of each month from September through May. 3 Monday, Sept. 18, 4:30-7 p.m., Winchester American Legion will have its monthly ham and bean supper. Menu includes ham and beans, cornbread, apple sauce, desserts, coffee, and tea. The supper takes place the third Monday of each month.
Illinois State Police encourage safe driving habits for Labor Day weekend Submitted photo
IEC
donates to
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IllinoisNet, a service of Illinois Electric Cooperative based in Winchester, recently donated $2,000 to the village of Bluffs to assist with the purchase of a solar-powered speed zone sign to be placed near the school, a traffic-calming measure intended to enhance student safety. Bluffs Mayor Linda Sapp, left, accepts the donation from Jim Freeman, right, a member of the Illinois Electric Cooperative board.
The Labor Day weather. The holiday weekend signifies the weekend is one the end of the summer busiest driving periand the last chance ods and millions of for people to get out motorists are expectand enjoy the warm (See, SAFE DRIVING, A2)
Have a plan to deal with disaster By DUANE FRIEND University of Illinois Extension The recent catastrophic flooding in the Houston area reminds us that emergency preparedness can make a huge difference in getting through a natural disaster. In Illinois, disasters can include tornadoes, flood-
ing, winter storms, and earthquakes. The following information is from a Missouri Extension fact sheet on emergency preparedness. Food, water, first aid, and other supplies are necessary parts of an emergency kit. To judge how long you can store food supplies, look for an “expiration date” or
“best if used by” date on the product. If you cannot find a date on the product, then the general recommendation is to store food products for six months and then replace them. Avoid foods that are high in fat and protein, and don’t stock salty foods, since they will make you thirsty. Familiar foods can lift
morale and give a feeling of security in time of stress. Also, canned foods won’t require cooking, water or special preparation. You need to have these items packed and ready in case there is no time to gather food from the kitchen when disaster strikes. Sufficient supplies to last several days to a week are recommended.
Select foods that require no refrigeration, preparation, or cooking and little or no water. Try to eat salt-free crackers, whole grain cereals, and canned food with high liquid content. Some examples of recommended foods include canned meats, fruits, and vegetables; canned milk and soup; trail (See, DISASTER, A2)