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Times Girls track brings home to first place finishes at state your

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Bluffs proposes proof of residency.

See page A2 FB responds to McCann proposal.

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FFA banquet awards.

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SPORTS

By STEVEN SPENCER Scott County Times Winchester junior high school girls track team brought home two state championship titles while finishing in the top ten over the weekend.

Zoe Evans took first in the eighth grade shot put with a distance 36-11, making her a repeat state champion after taking first last year with a distance of 32-10.5.

Laura Garrett placed first in the seventh grade shot put at 30-7.5 as she competed with Emma Smith who finished second at 29-07.

The girls placed third in the eighth grade 4x200 with Zaylei Evans, Anna Sellars, Madi DeJaynes and Calista Fox with a time of 1:54.56.

“We had a really short season,” Coach Jason Likes said. “I was really nervous about the little experience this year, but I knew all along it was the beast teams I’ve coached. Finishing in the top ten is an amazing accomplishment.”

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Winchester junior high school girls track won two state championships while both the seventh and eighth graders finished in the top ten overall. Front; Serenity Lipcamon, Karsyn Wardlow, Lily Little, Rylee Burk, Rylee Roberts, Elise Brown, Morgan Kunz and Madi DeJaynes. Back; Laura Garrett, Emma Smith, Anna Sellars, Zaylei Evans, Calista Fox, Emma Slagle and Zoe Evans.

West Central to thank County draws grand jurors supporters Saturday night

By JUSTIN A. COBB

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West Central Cooperative will thank See page B1 its supporters and work to continue

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raising funds for co-op athletic programs with Cougar Night on Saturday, starting 5:30 p.m., at Plum Creek Golf Course in Winchester.

“It’s a night to get together and just thank everyone who supported West Central throughout the year,” Celeste Lashmett, Cougar Boosters member, said by phone Tuesday afternoon.

The evening will feature a dinner catered by Brass Door, the menu including chicken and pork chops, au gratin potatoes, salad, pasta salad, and green beans, according to Lashmett.

There will be several cash drawings throughout the evening, and a surprise special guest auctioneer will auction off approximately 30 items, according to Lashmett.

“Everything from an old ‘Home of the Wildcats’ four-by-14 sign, old Winchester purple and gold field goal

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By JUSTIN A. COBB Scott County Times Scott County Board of Commissioners drew names of 28 residents to sit on a grand jury when they met Monday afternoon, board of commissioners chair Robert Schafer said by phone Wednesday morning, May 17. “(State’s Attorney) Mike Hill

“It’s a night to get together and just thank everyone who supported West Central throughout the year.”

Celeste Lashmett Member, Cougar Boosters posts, and also some West Central stuff—football helmets, reserved seats and parking to the Winchester (Invitational) Tournament,” Lashmett said.

There will also be baskets sponsored by various businesses, including Lashmett’s Meat Market and Studio 29, as well as signed basketballs and volleyballs, according to Lashmett.

A DJ will play music following the auction for those who wish to stay and mingle awhile, according to Lashmett.

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Music in the Park returns in two weeks

By JUSTIN A. COBB Scott County Times Live music will once again grace Douglas Park on Winchester’s town square in just 15 days as Tapestry kicks off the Winchester Civic Group’s second annual Winchester Summer Music in the Park series.

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researched it a little more and found out we didn’t necessarily need a resolution,” Schafer said. “We just get a pool of names from the clerk and pull 28 names,” 16 regular grand jurors plus 12 alternates.

Schafer said he did not know when the grand jury would first meet but said he expected it would be sometime this summer.

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Runners take off at the start of the fourth annual Sprintin’ in the Sticks 5K run/walk Saturday morning. Thirty runners and walkers participated in the Bluffs PTO and Yearbook sponsored event, which organizer Jodie DeGroot said helps defray the cost of yearbooks, allowing students to purchase them for as low as $25.

Photos by Justin A. Cobb/Scott County Times

Left: Nick Clevenger, left, and son Carson, both of whom participated in the 5K, restore lost fluid and electrolytes with bottled water and bananas provided to participants after the race.

Below: Jacob Gillis, shown here approaching the finish line, was one of the earlier finishers of the race. Medals were awarded to top finishers in each age category.

Sponsored by local businesses, Music in the Park will take place every Thursday evening, 7 p.m. until sundown, starting June 1 and concluding on the first Thursday in August, John Paul Coonrod, a Civic Group member involved in planning the series, said by phone Thursday afternoon.

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Budget amendments reflect state shortfall

By JUSTIN A. COBB Scott County Times Proposed budget amendments to be filed upon the June 30 close of the current fiscal year almost entirely reflect failure of the state to disburse promised funds in a timely manner, Bluffs School District superintendent Kevin Blankenship told the school board when it met Wednesday evening, May 10.

“We have received one mandated categorical payment,” Blankenship said.

“Yesterday, the comptroller testified that more than likely we won’t receive another for the fiscal year.”

Mandated categorical money helps fund transportation and education, particularly special education, programs school districts must provide by law.

“We have to be open and provide transportation to the kids, but we’re not being reimbursed for it,” Blankenship said.

The district may receive at least one of those three remaining quarterly mandated categorical payments during the next fiscal year, “but it throws our budget off,” Blankenship said.

The original budget, approved in September, anticipated the education fund would end with a deficit of $79,000,

but due solely to lack of state payments, the fund is now projected to end with a $130,000 deficit, according to Blankenship.

That $51,000 difference is nearly twice as large for the transportation fund, which the

“We have to be open and provide transportation to the kids, but we’re not being reimbursed for it.”

Kevin Blankenship Superintendent, Bluffs School District

original budget anticipated a $50,000 deficit but is now projected to end with a deficit of almost $146,000, Blankenship said.

Despite the larger than expected fund deficits, anticipated fund balances remain positive, with $883,000 in the education fund, which would cover almost a year in the absence of state money, according to Blankenship said.

“We’re not doing (See, SHORTFALL A2)

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Principal proposes proof of residency at registration

By JUSTIN A. COBB Scott County Times Winchester Grade School principal Andy Stumpf proposed the district require proof of residency upon registration of students when the school board met May 9.

“It’s really to protect your tax dollars at work,” Stumpf said, noting he was aware of at least two families who had moved out of the district during the school year.

Under the Illinois School Code, students who move during the school year are allowed to complete the school year at the original school tuition-free, but the families would have to pay tuition or move back into the district to return the following school year.

District employees living outside the district may enroll their children tuition-free under a waiver the Illinois General Assembly approved April 28, according to district superintendent Dave Roberts.

Children whose families are deemed homeless are not subject to residency requirements, Stumpf said, citing the federal McKinney-Vento Act, which protects the education rights of homeless children.

The Illinois State Board of Education recommends districts require at least two forms of proof of residence, such as a utility bill or rental agreement, and provides a comprehensive list of acceptable documents, according to Stumpf.

Board member Joe Little expressed support of the proposal.

“It might put an end to the issue if we set the precedent now,” Little said.

The board took no action since the matter was not on that night’s meeting agenda, but both Stumpf and Roberts recommended if the board approve requiring proof of residency at next month’s meeting that it be done districtwide.

“We can’t pick and choose who we

Board denies Alsey School facilities request

By JUSTIN A. COBB Scott County Times Winchester School Board cited consumption of alcohol on the premises during a previous event as reason to deny the Alsey School Committee permission to use the baseball diamond for an event in June.

Board members voted unanimously to accept the recommendation of district superintendent Dave Roberts not to grant the request when the school board met May 9.

“Since there was an issue with alcohol last year, I recommend it not be approved,” Roberts said.

The use of alcohol at the event was not sanctioned by the Alsey group, but a team participating in the event was reportedly observed consuming alcohol near ask,” Stumpf said.

In other business, the board: n Approved purchase of hardware from Savage Doorways for $24,000 to be installed on the 58 new doors approved for purchase at the April 25 special meeting, the installation of those doors by Weder Construction for $33,000, and painting of the gymnasium ceiling by Neff Colvin for $17,200, all using money generated through the one-percent school facilities sales tax.

Weder, who owns Weder Construction, abstained from the vote. n Reviewed proposed amendments to the 2016-2017 budget, which according to district bookkeeper Angie Slagle includes greater one-percent sales tax revenue than originally anticipated, as well as the unanticipated issuance of bonds for the grade school renovation and the purchase of a mower. The board took no action but will consider them for approval at next month’s meeting. n Adopted an intergovernmental

the grade school dumpster while watching another team play, district administrative assistant Becky Lashmett told the board.

Evidence of alcohol consumption was subsequently discovered in a trash can on the district campus, according to board president Steve Moore.

The board did approve a request by the Winchester Little League to use the diamond over summer.

The league had made the request shortly before the April 11 regular meeting but less than 48 hours before the meeting, meaning it could not legally be added to the agenda for board action under the Illinois Open Meetings Act. Roberts granted the league administrative approval of that month, but board action formally approving the request was necessary for continued use of the facilities through the summer, Roberts said. agreement with the Two Rivers Career Education System, which serves high school vocational programs in the counties of Brown, Cass, Morgan, and Scott, to recognize its new location in Virginia, Ill. It was previously located in Beardstown but moved after rent was raised in the facility where it was housed, according to Roberts. n Renewed the student insurance plan with Markel, which Roberts said costs the district nothing to offer. Only one student is currently enrolled in the plan, but Roberts recommended the board keep it available for purchase if needed. n Approved high school handbook changes on second reading, which according to high school principal Denny Vortman were unchanged from the first reading that took place in April. n Had the first readings of proposed changes to the grade school handbook and an updated district crisis plan, taking no action on either.

Farm Bureau calls McCann proposal ‘interesting’

By JUSTIN A. COBB Scott County Times Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) called a proposal by state Sen. Sam McCann, R-Plainview, to ask voters whether the Illinois Department of Agriculture director should be made an elected position “interesting” in a May 9 statement.

“Electing the Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is an interesting concept with both positive and negative aspects,” IFB president Richard Guebert Jr. said, as quoted in the statement.

“The Illinois Farm Bureau does not currently have policy in this area, but we will discuss the merits of the proposal with our Farm Bureau leadership.”

Filed May 9 as Senate Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment (SJRCA) 14, the legislation, if passed by the Illinois General Assembly, would place the question on the ballot for the November 2018 general election, according

to a press release issued my McCann’s office the same day.

“The Director of Agriculture is tasked with overseeing our state’s largest and most important industry.

This would make sure that our Ag Director, just like all elected officials, is held accountable to the voters at the ballot box,” McCann said, as quoted in the press release. “Having an elected person solely focused on agriculture could help grow the industry, providing a much needed boost to the state’s sluggish economy.”

Scott County Farm Bureau president Wayne Brown by phone Thursday afternoon said he had not seen the proposal but was curious whether there were deeper motives, noting McCann’s frequent disagreement with Gov. Bruce Rauner, who under the current state of affairs directly appoints the state’s agriculture director.

“I usually side with Sam a lot of the time, but I’m not sure what his angle is on this.

I think we have enough elec-

tions as it is,” Brown said. “I kind of get where he’s coming from, but on the other hand, all those positions have always been appointed and, I’m sure, approved.”

Though still in his first term as governor, Rauner is on his second ag director after the first, Phillip Nelson, resigned unexpectedly and offering no explanation after serving less than a year, Brown noted, saying he thought that could be part of McCann’s rationale.

Raymond Poe is the current IDOA director.

“Most of the time (McCann) supports farmers well. If you need him, he’ll be there. He’s there to work for us, and I think he does,” Brown said. “I support him, but I’m not sure I support another election.”

Blake Roderick, executive director of the Pike and Scott county farm bureaus, referred a phone inquiry Friday morning to the IFB statement and declined further comment.

“It’s the only comment I can give on that subject at

this point,” Roderick said.

Calling agriculture in Illinois “one of the few cylinders of our economic engine that has been firing reliably,” McCann said making the IDOA director an elected position would ensure agriculture “gets the attention and focus that it deserves at the Capitol.”

Illinois agriculture generates more than $19 billion per year, including $8.2 billion in exports, according to the McCann release, citing IDOA numbers.

SJRCA14 has been referred to the state Senate’s assignments committee, and state Sen. Andy Manar, D-Bunker Hill, has since been added as a chief cosponsor of the legislation.

If SJRCA14 is passed by the General Assembly and the resulting ballot question approved by voters in November 2018, Illinois join 12 other states, including neighboring Iowa and Kentucky, whose director of agriculture is elected instead of appointed, according to the press release.

Shortfall

(Continued from A1) badly other than not getting paid by the state, but right now, I’d rather be prorated at 90 percent (on general state aid),” Blankenship said. “The money’s there, but the comptroller can’t release it since there’s no budget.”

Board members accepted the proposed budget amendments as presented.

They will be on the agenda for approval at the June 14 regular meeting following a 6:45 p.m. public hearing, the board decided.

In other business, the board: n Learned food services ended the month of April with a loss of $891 after approximately $10,200 in revenue and $11,000 in expenditures, bringing the year-to-date loss to $17,309. In light of a target year-end loss of $15,000 and considering approximately $4,000 was due to unanticipated purchase of a new cooler, Blankenship said he was “comfortable with where we’re at.” n Received thanks from Jeff Abell during the public comment period for the support and opportunities he received as a student at Bluffs, as a teacher in neighboring Winchester School District, and as a coach for the West Central Cooperative between the two districts. Abell is leaving Winchester for a new position at Northwestern School District in Palmyra, Ill., he said. n Approved a resolution recognizing the relocation of the Two Rivers Career Education System (TRCES)

office from Beardstown to Virginia, Ill., due to rising rent and utility costs at the former location. TRCES is the office through which funds flow vocational programs at school districts in the counties of Brown, Cass, Morgan, and Scott. n Renewed the annual designation of hazardous crossings, which Blankenship said allows the district to be reimbursed for transporting students within Bluffs both east of Illinois Route 100 and south of the railroad tracks who otherwise would be considered living too close for busing. n Renewed the network solutions contract with QNS of Sullivan for another 12 months at $23,000 for basic service. n Learned the Bluffs Education Foundation had approved all eight scholarship applications it had received. n Learned “no negative reports” were received following prom or senior trip. n Reappointed Blankenship as the district’s hearing officer. n Adopted several board policy updates after second reading. n Approved the meeting agenda, previous meeting minutes, financial reports, payroll, and payment of bills.

Twenty-eight minutes into the meeting, board members voted to go into closed session to discuss specific employee matters, collective bargaining, student discipline, security, and litigation and to review minutes of

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previous closed sessions.

After one hour and 13 minutes in closed session, Blankenship said via email the following morning, the board returned to open session and approved personnel actions as follows.

Hires: n A. J. Bailey, student summer worker n Brian Bettis, West Central Co-op high school girls basketball head coach n Dan Burk, West Central Co-op high school golf volunteer coach n Jeff Davis, West Central Co-op high school golf coach n Natalie Grider, kindergarten teacher n Andria McLaughlin, West Central Co-op high school cheerleading volunteer coach n Max Schaad, student summer worker n Ryan Sichting, West Central Co-op high school basketball head coach n Sydney Taber, West Central Co-op high school cheerleading volunteer coach n Karlee VanDeVelde, West Central Co-op high school cheerleading coach n Sean Williams, West Central Co-op high school golf volunteer coach Resignations: n Jeff Abell, West Central Co-op high school basketball head coach Voluntary reassignments: n Erin Wahl, third-grade teacher The meeting lasted one hour and 42 minutes, according to Blankenship.

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3 Saturday, May 20, 9 a.m.

– noon, Morgan County Garden Club invites the public to its perennial plant sale at the Prairie Land Heritage Museum building, located on the corner of West Michigan and Lincoln in South Jacksonville.

3 Saturday, May 20, starting 10 a.m., Winchester VFW Post 11524 will have a fundraising cookout behind Scotty’s in Winchester. Pork chop sandwiches, hot dogs, and brats will be available. Proceeds benefit the high school scholarship program.

3 Saturday, May 20, starting 5:30 p.m., at Plum Creek Golf Course in Winchester, West Central Co-op will host Cougar Night, an event held to thank supporters and to continue raising money for the athletic programs. Tickets may be purchased at Winchester High School or Bank of Bluffs. Please call 217-7423151 for more information.

3 Monday, May 29, 11 a.m., Alsey will have its annual Memorial Day dinner.

Wednesday, June 14, serving 5-7 p.m., Bluffs American

Legion will have its monthly chicken and fish dinner.

Menu includes fried chicken, fish, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, corn, slaw, dessert, and drink. Carryout available. The dinner takes place the second Wednesday of each month.

3 Saturday, June 3, 5-7 p.m., at Manchester Park, Manchester Cemetery Association will have a pork chop supper fundraiser. Menu includes pork chop or porky burger, potato salad, cole slaw, baked beans, pike or cake, and tea, coffee, or lemonade.

3 Monday, June 19, 4:307 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.

3 Saturday, Aug. 5, will be the annual Alsey Burgoo.

Event organizers are currently looking for vendors. Please contact Kathy Simmons at 217-370-1398.

Bread of Love

Thursday, May 18: Ham loaf, baked potato, green beans, pineapple, bread, milk Friday, May 19: Chili with crackers, carrot raisin salad, pears, milk Monday, May 22: Chicken and noodles, peas, cole slaw, fruit cocktail, dinner roll, milk

Tuesday, May 23: BBQ pork chop, baked potato, bussel sprouts, apple crisp, bread, milk Wednesday, May 24: Vegetable Beef Soup with crackers, Cheese Stick, Kidney Bean Salad, Tropical fruit, milk

Jurors

(Continued from A1) “We just have to send out the information to the proposed jurors and go from there,” he said.

In other business, the return to the original owners of property used as right of way before the state-mandated realignment of a county highway first discussed three weeks ago is still on hold, as the county engineer is still working with those landowners, according to

Schafer.

Scott County Nursing Center had 37 residents as of Monday, Schafer said.

The meeting lasted about 25 minutes, according to Schafer.

On the agenda for the upcoming meeting Monday afternoon, May 22, will be the appointment of a member to the Scott County Nursing Center Advisory Board, Schafer said.

Music

(Continued from A1) “Tapestry will kick off the concert series for that first Thursday,” with several other bands to follow throughout the series, including Robert Samson, Southern Pike, and Rogers and Nienhaus, Coonrod said.

“All of the music is family friendly,” Coonrod said.

“All the bands are top-notch local or regional acts.”

Food will be available for purchase, such as walking tacos, burgers, and watermelon, according to Coonrod, who said having food last year was found helpful for

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Music in the Park coincides with the Scott County Farmers Market, also in its second year on the square, which started May 4 and will continue every Thursday afternoon, 4-7 p.m., until October.

“I just want to encourage folks on behalf of the Winchester Civic Group to come on out Thursday night starting June 1,” Coonrod said. “Bring a lawn chair and enjoy some music on the square for free.”

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Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Birthday

WINCHESTER

BY IRENE TREECE 217-371-1386

Hello Scott County, I have a serving spoon with the name of WM Moss Gen Truck’s Winchester II Green Marked Coal. I would like to know more about this if anyone has any information I would sure like to hear it. The spoon was found in a drawer in a house in Whitehall it would be nice to know a little of the history behind it.

School is winding down and kids will be out for the summer so everyone please keep watch for our young children at play.

They sometimes do not pay

attention where they are going so it is up to us to keep them safe.

From the talk around town I think we are getting a few new businesses in Winchester. I think this is awesome. We need to keep the towns heart beating. This is a nice quiet place for the most part and I would certainly like to see it back like I remember it the first time I came here. I never dreamed I would be living here but we never know what turns our life will take. The first time I came to Winchester I remember the turn off the

highway that comes onto North Main Street. I saw a green GTO car with (The Green Ghost) written on the side of it. That has stayed with me all these years.

The carnival will be here soon and I can almost smell the corn dogs and funnel cakes. It is amazing how fast it can arrive and disappear just as fast come Saturday night and early Sunday morning.

Just a reminder the Ice Cream at Peppermill is very good. Food at Bowling Alley is great also; Pizza at Pit Stop is hard to beat.

Buck n Jo’s right up there among the best making myself hungry just thinking about it.

Answer to last trivia question: A stitch is thought to be caused because the fluid between two layers of the stomach becomes less during exercise causing friction between the layers.

A little trivia: Did Robinson Crusoe really exist?

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BY PEGGY STURGEON CLEMONS, 742-3822

Ann Manley, Jean Savage and Jack Lawless on May 22, Mandy Hatchel, Mike Palmer, Mike Davidson and Kent Coultas on May 23, Becca Massey, Betty Howard, Karter Moore, Beth Clevenger and Laura Fletcher on May 24, Chancey Sturgeon, Lori Slater and Colleen Ash on May 25.

Happy Anniversary to Gary and Debbie Wells on May 23, also Bryan and Tammy Cannon.

Royal Neighbors Chapter 31 held their Mother-Daughter Banquet on Wednesday. Attending were Linda Mueller, Megan Smith, Marsha Maynard, Mary McElfresh, Elsie Gibbs, Birdie and Chancey Sturgeon, Kari Anders, Peggy Clemons, Pat Brown, Janet Ingram and Judy Cannon. The speaker for the evening

McLaughlin graduates from McKendree University Andria McLaughlin of Winchester graduated from McKendree University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology.

The university held its 177th commencement exercises May 13 at the Lebanon, Ill., campus for students who completed their degree requirements in December 2016 or May or July 2017.

Graduates at the Radcliff and Shepherdsvile, Ky., campuses receive their diplomas June 3.

The Class of 2017

includes 827 graduates of the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Education, and School of Nursing and Health Professions.

They hail from 26 states and seven countries.

Founded in 1828, McKendree University is a College of Distinction among “America’s 100 Best College Buys” and recognized as a “Military Friendly School” by Victory Media.

was Marsha Maynard who shared the success of The Outreach Center. Great job Marsha and Kenny. All ladies present received a gift. Marsha was presented a pot of flowers. Birdie won the door prize.

Bill and Peggy Clemons, Judy and Josh Cannon, Birdie and Chancey Sturgeon and Eric Cockrin traveled to Barefoot Restaurant in Hardin on Saturday evening to celebrate Mother’s Day. There is still a lot of floodwater to see although a lot of it has receded.

Congratulations to Chancey Sturgeon who had 4.0 grade point average at MacMurray last semester.

She will be a senior next fall. Majoring in Social Work she will serve her internship at Catholic Children’s home in Alton next year.

M a r k your cale n d a r s M o n d a y, May 29 a fish dinner following the Memorial Day Service in Alsey; The dinner will be served at the pavilion. See you there.

The Alsey School Committee will be ordering Alsey Red Devil tee shirts and sweatshirts again. Also Manchester Blackhawks shirts soon. Anyone interested in a shirt call Peggy at 742-3822 or Cathy at 370-1398.

Kari Anders spent Friday with grandparents Bill and Peggy Clemons.

That’s all folks. Be a friend to someone in need this week.

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Ash to celebrate 90th birthday Colleen Ash will celebrate her 90th birthday May 25.

She was born at the home of her grandparents on what was known as Allinson’s Mound west of Jacksonville, the daughter of Verne and Bertha Headen of Lynnville.

Colleen married Joe G. Ash on June 17, 1945, at the Lynnville Christian Church. Joe died June 20, 2009, shortly after their 64th wedding anniversary.

She has three children, Jim Ash of Kankakee and Cindi McKinley and Connie Ash, both of Winchester; three grandchildren, Jennie McKinley of Jacksonville, Gabe McKinley of Winchester, and Hollie White of Waverly; seven

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Remember our men and women in uniform and the leaders of our country in your prayers. Others on our prayer list include Sheila Daniels, Connie Sturgeon, Harold and Claudine Fearneyhough, Edna Layne, Mike Mitchell, Betty Ballard, Dorothy Godair, Pat Brown, Judy Cannon, Jayee Moore, Ron Coultas, Michael Ryan, Judy Bigley, Bill Clemons, Dean Howard, Nancy Steele, Kristie Hamilton, Hunter Carriger, Junia Day. Happy Birthday to Dan Nicholson, Alexis Smock, Amy Jo Fearneyhough, Jan Ala on May 19, Richard Duffie on May 20, Carole Wells on May 21, Lea

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Colleen was employed as secretary at the Scott County Soil and Water Conservation District in Winchester for 25 years, retiring in 1991.

Following her retirement, she worked part-time for several years at Especially for You in Winchester.

She enjoys reading, playing bingo, bird-watching in her backyard, and working jigsaw puzzles. When the weather permits, she can often be seen mowing or raking her yard or tending to her flowers.

Colleen resides at 22 North Broadway in Winchester and would enjoy receiving cards from family and friends.

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Seniors

Andrew Armstrong of Winchester, son of Jeff and Tracy Armstrong, plans to work and attend school.

Brianna Kelly Barnes of Murrayville, daughter of Brian and Rebecca Barnes, plans to attend MacMurray College and major in biology with an interest in the medical field and minor in American Sign Language.

Chase Jordan Burk of Winchester, son of Carrie and Dan Burk, plans to enlist in the U.S. Army National Guard.

RaeAnn M. Chaplin of Winchester, daughter of Cathy and Micheal Chaplin, plans to attend Southeast Missouri State University in the business field.

Kristie Clayton of Manchester, daughter of Carolyn and Kenny Clayton, plans to attend Lincoln Land Community College for two years, then transferring to a college to study agricultural education.

Justin Combs of Winchester, son of Mike Coats and Angela Combs, plans to enter the workforce or go to college.

Isabella Cox of Winchester, daughter of Jill and Tony Cox, plans to attend Eastern Illinois University to study communication disorders and sciences.

Devon Eileen Garrett of Winchester, daughter of Ginger and Kevin Garrett, plans to attend Western Illinois University to study forensic psychology.

McKenzi Gauges of Winchester, daughter of Adam Gauges and the late Brandy Thomas, plans to attend Northern Illinois University.

MeKenzi N. Dolen of Manchester, daughter of Cindy J. Dolen and Troy D. Dolen, plans to attend Lincoln Land Community College to study interior design.

Kaitlyn Emily Drake of Winchester, daughter of Tim Drake and the late Tammy Drake, plans to attend MacMurray College to study nursing.

Brittany Ehlenbeck of Winchester, daughter of Jame and Tina Ehlenbeck, plans nothing as of now.

Mackenzie Evans of Winchester, daughter of Brad and Christine Evans, plans to attend Southern Illinois University Carbondale, majoring in radiology.

Nicole Friend of Winchester, daughter of Steve Friend and Justin and Tammy Vincent, plans to attend Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to become an early childhood teacher.

Robert Steve Gauges II of Winchester, son of Chris and Juliann Gauges, plans to start an apprenticeship to become a heavy equipment operator.

James Grady of Winchester, son of James Grady, plans to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Ethan Thomas David Grogan of Winchester, son of Elizabeth and Scott Grogan, plans to attend University of Central Florida to study biomedical sciences.

Mary Hall of Winchester, daughter of Lecie Brannan and Joe Hall, plans to attend Parkland College to complete general education requirements.

Tyler Hallas of Alsey, son of Chris Hallas and Patty Hallas, plans to go to Lincoln Land Community College to study welding “and work my life away.”

Alexandra Paige Hardy of Winchester, daughter of Angela Reed, plans to study archaeology and sociology.

Ethan Zachary Hartley of Winchester, son of Brandi and Justin Hartley, plans to attend Lincoln Land Community College.

Olivia Hoots of Manchester, daughter of Angela and Brad Hoots, plans to attend Lincoln Land Community College and then transfer to a university.

Jacob Hurrelbrink of Winchester, son of Gina and Jeff Hurrelbrink, plans to work on the family farm.

Brooklynn Jones of Winchester, daughter of Brian and Linda Jones, plans to attain Certified Nursing Assistant certification at Lincoln Land Community College and then a bachelor’s degree in nursing at MacMurray College.

Sam Killday of Winchester, son of James Killday and Shannon Killday, plans to attend Illinois College.

Curtis Kilver of Winchester, son of Jill Kilver and Phil Kilver, plans to attend Lincoln Land Community College for the HVAC program.

Anita Gayle Moore of Winchester, daughter of Marc and Rita Moore, plans to attend McKendree University, majoring in health and wellness.

Bethany Morris of Winchester, daughter of Deanna Elliff, plans to attend college for social work.

Kelsey Allise Newton of Winchester, daughter of Mandy and Stan Newton, plans to go to cosmetology school.

Cali Pontnack of Winchester, daughter of Jeffrey and Linda Pontnack, plans to attend Black Hawk College on scholarship for horse judging, pursuing a career in elementary education.

Adam Reardon of Winchester, son of Sandy Davidson and Denny Reardon, plans to work and go to Lincoln Land Community College to study welding.

Adam Savage of Winchester, son of Chris Savage and Mark Savage, plans to go straight into the workforce.

James Spencer of Winchester, son of Dina and Jeff Spencer, plans to go to college to study agriculture.

Danielle Caprice Starks of Winchester, daughter of Bill and Liz Goforth, plans to study biology to become a dental hygienist and play basketball at Culver-Stockton College.

Ryan Thompson of Manchester, son of Albert Thompson III and Terri Thompson, plans to attend college for teaching or graphic design at Lincoln Land Community College.

Caleb VanDeVelde of Winchester, son of Patrick and Stephanie VanDeVelde, plans to attend Illinois College.

Mazi Walker of Winchester, daughter of Dena and Thad Walker, plans to attend Lake Land College and major in ag business and animal science.

Riley Ray Hearold of Winchester, son of Randy Hearold and Ronelle Weder, is currently working at Westermeyer Industries and plans to join the Laborers’ Union in the near future.

Carissa E. Moore of Winchester, daughter of Matthew Moore, plans to attend either MacMurray College or Western Illinois University to study psychology or social work.

Hannah Schafer of Murrayville, daughter of Becky and Brian Schafer, plans to attend University of Kentucky and major in biology, with an interest in the medical field.

Cole Ransom of Winchester, son of Angie and Joe Ranson, is undecided.

Paige Timmerman of Winchester, daughter of Joe and Stevie Timmerman, plans to become a veterinary technician.

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Seniors Andrew Gregory of Bluffs, son of Andrea Graves and Jason Gregory, plans to go into the workforce.

Andrew Shaw of Bluffs, son of Mark Shaw, plans to attend Murray State University and major in agriculture education.

Brittni Lawson of Bluffs, daughter of Jeremy and Jodie Lawson, plans to attend Eastern Illinois University and study pre-medicine.

Clint Hoots of Bluffs, son of Darren and Rubi Hoots, plans to attend John Wood Community College to study ag business.

Drew Sorrell of Bluffs, daughter of Hoss and Julie Pitchford and Christine and Trent Sorrell, plans to attend college.

Dylan Willis of Bluffs, son of Heather Holmes-Smock and Richard Willis Jr., plans to attend the University of Illinois at Chicago and major in computer science.

Gracie Goetze of Bluffs, daughter of Rod Goetze and Stacey Goetze, plans to attend community college.

Haylee Leeann Tate of Naples, daughter of Debra Moranville, Stan Moranville, Amanda Tate, and Troy Taylor, plans to enter the medical assistant program at MTI.

Jordyn Schone of Winchester, daughter of Lisa and Scott Schone, plans to attend MacMurray College to study pediatric nursing.

Morganne Sharrow of Bluffs, daughter of Cindy Hall and Marilyn Sharrow, plans to attend Western Illinois University and major in elementary/special education.

Renaye N. Moore of Bluffs, daughter of LeeAnn Moore and Nathaniel Moore, plans to attend Illinois Central College and become a dental hygienist.

Shawn Tipsword of Bluffs, son of Jamie and Liz Tipsword, has no plans after graduation.

Sydney Rock of Bluffs, daughter of Andy and Stacey Rock, plans to attend a fouryear university.

Tabitha Dodge of Bluffs, daughter of Ron Dodge and Amanda Morthole-Ore, plans to attend Eastern Illinois University and study pre-dentistry, majoring in biochemistry and molecular biology.

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Winchester FFA Awards Banquet

Chapter Degree recipients

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Chapter Degree recipients were, from left, Brayden Freeman, Lydia Ballard, Chaz Walker, Jarrett Fry, Blake Clayton, Aron Rebbe, and Kacie McCleery.

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Greenhand Degree recipients

Winchester FFA members who received their FFA Greenhand Degrees at the Winchester FFA banquet May 5 were, from left, Shawn Brown, Samantha Ayala, Will McDade, Whitney Kunz, Millie Lashmett, Taylor Friend, Isabella Hoots, Bailey Mason, and Keynan Clevenger.

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Varsity top 10

Top ten Varsity point recipients, in order from top, were, front row, from left, Kacie McCleery, Brayden Freeman, Blake Clayton, Kristie Clayton, Mazi Walker, back row, from left, Cali Pontnack, Sam Killday, Jarrett Fry, Chaney Parker, and, absent from photo, Bryan Wade.

Greenhand top five

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The top five point winners in the Greenhand category are, from left, Shawn Brown in first place, Samantha Ayala second, Bailey Mason third, Isabella Hoots fourth, and Millie Lashmett fifth.

State Degree recipients

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Recipients of the FFA State Degree were, from left, Olivia Hoots, Kristie Clayton, Chaney Parker, and Bryan Wade.

Chapter leadership

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Leading the Winchester FFA Chapter for the 2016-2017 school year were, front row, from left, sentinel Hannah Schafer, historian Kristie Clayton, treasurer Cali Pontnack, back row, from left, secretary Blake Clayton, president Sam Killday, faculty advisor Bryan Barnett, vice president Bryan Wade, and reporter Olivia Hoots.

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Illinois Foundation FFA Award sponsors Above: Illinois Foundation FFA Award sponsors were recognized May 7 at the FFA banquet. Sponsor Dean Hubbert, with wife Jean, poses with his certificate of recognition.

Right: Receiving a certificate of recognition on behalf of sponsor Parker Trucking was Chris Parker.

CHURCH Assembly of God Church 27 West Cherry Street Sunday School – 9:30 am Morning Worship – 10:30 am Rev. Larry Post Everyone welcome

Alsey Baptist Church

Sunday school-9:30 a.m.

Worship service-10:30 a.m.

Youth Group-7 p.m. on Wednesday Grades 6th-12th Pastor Jeff Daak

Bloomfield Baptist Church Pastor Mark Norris 217-473-1967

Bluffs Baptist Church

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

Christ Lutheran Church

125 W. Jefferson 217-742-3919 Rev. Richard Harre, Vacancy Pastor Sunday, May 21: Divine Service, 10:30 a.m.

Council meets after the service Tuesday, May 23: Newsletter articles due

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

First Baptist Church of Winchester Pastor Michael Mercier Church: 217-742-3480 Email: fbcwinchester@frontier.com Website: fbcwinchester.com Office hours: Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

First Christian Church

20 N. Main Winchester, IL 62694 • 217-742-3600 fccwin@irtc.net Pastor Becky Long Adult Sunday School 9:30 Children’s Sunday School 10:45 Sunday Worship 10:30

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!

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Glasgow Baptist Church

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 p.m.

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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.

Manchester Baptist Church 404 East Street Manchester, IL 62663 Pastor Shawn at 217-587-2761

New Song Ministries

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

Childrens Church - 10 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer and Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.

Pleasant Hill Baptist Church

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!

20 N. Walnut Rev. Robin R. Lyons: 217-742-3610 Email: winchesterumc@frontier.com Parsonage: 217-742-3320 Sunday, May 21 Graduate Recognition Sunday 8:30 a.m. Fellowship and coffee time in Sibert Hall 9 a.m. Worship and honoring all graduates with reception following worship service 10:05 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Seekers class meets in sanctuary 11 a.m. Confirmation Class meets 3 p.m. Winchester High School Baccalaureate service at Winchester United Methodist Church.

Refreshments served in Sibert Hall following the service.

6 p.m. BMW Youth Group meets in Sibert Hall Monday 5/22 6 p.m. Tiger Scouts Den meeting Tuesday 5/23 Noon - Kiwanis Wednesday 5/24 No Midweek Bible Study this week No Choir practice this week Thursday 5/25 7 p.m. Eighth grade graduation at Winchester Grade School Friday 5/26 7 p.m. Winchester High School graduation at Winchester Grade School Next Sunday, May 28 8:30 a.m. Fellowship and coffee in Sibert Hall 9 a.m. Worship service with Chaddock School Principal as guest speaker 10:05 a.m. Sunday School hour Coming Events Monday 5/29 8 a.m. BMW youth & leaders leave on work mission trip at Lives Under Construction Boys Ranch in Lampe, MO and return on Friday, June 2.

Sandridge Baptist Church New Beginnings Church 742-3459 Winchester United Methodist Church Rev. Robin Lyons Church: (217) 742-3610 Home: (217) 742-3320 St. Mark’s Church 742-5224

Pleasant Hill Baptist Winchester Assembly Church of God Jonathan Kaushal, Rev. Larry Post Pastor Manchester Baptist Church (217) 587-2761 or 4211

Glasgow Baptist Church (217) 742-3680

WUMC to recognize 2017 graduates Graduate Recognition Sunday will be observed this Sunday, May 21 at the Winchester United Methodist Church during the 9 a.m. worship.

WUMC will honor 22 graduates in the Class of 2017, ranging from eighth grade to graduate school degrees.

An informal reception will be given in honor of our graduates immediately following the 9 a.m. worship service, hosted by the Caring Team of WUMC. Everyone is invited to stay and have refreshments as we honor the Class of 2017.

WHS baccalaureate this Sunday Winchester High School baccalaureate service for 2017 graduates and their families and guests will be held this Sunday, May 21, 3 p.m., at the Winchester United Methodist Church, located 20 N. Walnut St. Students of the graduating Class of 2017 will participate in this studentcoordinated service.

Tributes to the Class

of 2017 will be given by Superintendent Dave Roberts and retiring science teacher Laura DUkett.

Deacon Kim Scott of St. Mark’s Catholic Church will offer a devotion to the graduates and guests on behalf of the Winchester Minister’s Association.

Refreshments will follow at 3:45 p.m. in Sibert Hall.

Hunters in Illinois harvested 15,719 birds during 2017 spring turkey season Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary statewide total of 15,719 wild turkeys during the 2017 Spring Turkey Season, including the youth season.

The 2017 total compares with the statewide turkey harvest of 15,484 in 2016.

The statewide preliminary total includes the record Youth Turkey Season harvest of 1,541 birds, compared with youth season harvest of 1,045 turkeys in 2016.

Spring turkey hunting was open in 100 of Illinois’ 102 counties. The 2017 seasons were April 3-May 4 in the South Zone and April 10-May 11 in the North Zone. The Youth Spring Turkey Season was March 25-26 and April 1-2. This was the first year the youth turkey season was open for two weekends statewide, rather than one weekend for the South Zone and one for the North Zone.

Turkey hunters this spring took a preliminary total of 6,842 wild turkeys during all season segments in the South Zone, compared with 6,694 last year in the south. The North Zone preliminary harvest total this year was 8,877 wild turkeys, compared

with 8,790 in the north in 2016.

“Weather always plays a big role in harvest numbers and 2017 was no different,” said Luke Garver, Illinois Department of Natural Resources Wild Turkey Project Manager. “For the first two-thirds of the season, harvest trends were well above average. The significant rain events we experienced across much of the state slowed harvest considerably. Despite a rainy end to the spring season, this year marked the third consecutive season of an increased harvest total. Additionally, we were encouraged to see the youth season being the success it was.”

The top counties for spring wild turkey harvest in the South Zone in 2017 were Jefferson (412), Jackson (359), Union (359), Randolph (349), and Pope (348). The top five North Zone counties for spring turkey harvest this year were Jo Daviess (610), Pike (404), Adams (395), Fulton (378), and Hancock (325).

Locally, Calhoun County reported 239 turkey kills, Greene County 147, Jersey County 187 and Scott County 98.

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Manchester Methodist Church Rev. Robin Lyons 217-742-3320 First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) First Baptist Church Church: (217) 7423480 East Union Baptist Church Grace Baptist Church Charles Barnes Christ Lutheran Church 742-3919 Church of the New Song Church 217-754-3617

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New approach to help protect monarch butterfly, pollinator populations To help revive the shrinking populations of the monarch butterfly and other pollinators, the Illinois Department of Transportation is adjusting its mowing routine along state highways this spring and summer. The approach, part of IDOT’s overall effort to encourage green and sustainable practices in all its programs and projects, will help to re-establish types of plants that are food sources for bees, butterflies and other insects that are native to Illinois.

“As one of the largest land owners in the state, IDOT appreciates its tremendous responsibility to act as stewards of the environment,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Randy Blankenhorn. “This simple change in our maintenance obligations will have little impact on the traveling public, but will give a big assist to Mother Nature at no cost to the state.”

Although their numbers are on the decline, pollinators play a vital role in agriculture and the state’s ecosystem by fertilizing

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Exceptions will be made in certain areas to preserve sightlines for motorists and to prevent the spread of invasive plant species.

Prior to this initiative, mowing widths varied by location. By reducing the amount of land being mowed, IDOT hopes to encourage the growth of critical plant species, such as milkweed, the only food source for monarch caterpillars. In the coming months, IDOT will be monitoring roadsides to determine if the approach is working.

In recent months, IDOT has taken other measures to restore native habitat along state highways, including a prairie restoration project on U.S. 45 near Champaign.

“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.”

—James 4:10 NIV

umility has never been a popular virtue. In traditional societies with hierarchical structures, those at the top were certainly as apt to lord it over their underlings as we are today. But in contemporary society, boasting and celebrating our successes has become almost an art form. Athletes are almost expected to do a signature victory dance after scoring, but those of us who remember the good old days might enjoy seeing someone who scores and then just goes about his or her business without undue celebration. Part of the problem arises, perhaps, because we focus so much on the individual and his or her right to be happy and self-fulfilled that we forget about our fellow man. It is ironic that there are more unhappy and unfulfilled people now than ever. Focusing on our own happiness and self-fulfillment is virtually a recipe to destroy it, whereas when we focus on others’ well-being we bring about our own as well. Selfabnegation, the denial of the self, is really the road to salvation. Those who try to save their own lives will lose them, but those who work to save others will in the process save their own as well. Giving up your own will and putting yourself at the disposal of others is the perfection of humility and the road to blessedness. – Christopher Simon

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By Steven Spencer Scott County Times The Cougars came close to taking the win in the first game of regionals Monday but fell to Springfield Lutheran.

Justin Shireman went 1-for-4 at the plate with two runs and Drew Evans was 1-for-3 with one run as West Central drove in four runs total.

Hunter Drake and Evans shared the mound giving up only three hits but Springfield was able to bring in six runs to take the win, 6-4.

Shireman gave up only one run on the mound Friday as the Cougars took the win over Western.

Shireman went 3-for-3 hit a double with one run and a RBI, and Braden McLaughlin was

2-for-4 as the boys sealed the win, 2-1.

EJ Korte and McLaughlin shared the mound giving up only four hits as the Cougars took a big win over North Greene last Tuesday.

Kobie Crawford cranked one over the fence going 2-for-4 with one RBI and two runs, Lucas Coultas was 1-for-3 with one RBI and one run and Evans brought in

one run to take the win, 11-4.

“This year’s team was very young and inexperienced,” Coach Michael Mercier said.

“We came off a 20-16 season and regional championship the year before. However, we lost seven seniors and lost nine starters. With no returning seniors this year, it simply was going to take some time for our team to learn how to play at the var-

sity level. We as a coaching staff aimed to be competitive and not just make the excuse that we are rebuilding. The team finally got to that level the last couple weeks of the season. They won two out of three games the final week and really batted in the regional quarter final. Everyone is coming back and they should be very solid next season.”

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Miss Winchester hunts Cedar Ridge

Sixteen-year-old Miss Winchester Cheyenne Lipcamon recently enjoyed a hunting trip to Cedar Ridge Outfitters in Washington, Kan., with her grandpa Bobby Lipcamon. She has been hunting with her grandpa for years and looks forward to many more years. She also enjoys hunting deer. She and grandpa are planning a trip in November to hunt pheasant. When she is not hunting or in camo, she plays softball and is a cheerleader at Winchester High School.

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homas Paine wrote, concerning our freedom; “That which we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value.” That statement could be applied to many things in our lives, whether it’s our freedom to own a gun and hunt or our freedom to worship and have free speech. It does seem, many times, we “esteem these things too lightly,” because many of us have obtained them at a price paid by someone else or one obtained at a very cheap cost to ourselves.

When I think about that statement I think of all of those who are overseas, who are paying the price for the freedoms you and I are enjoying here and now. I’m so thankful the soil that I turn is not full of land mines and the skies I stand in awe of are not filled with bombers and fighter jets. I’m so thankful I am not under a dictatorship and my money and goods are not distributed equally among everyone else. The price of these freedoms was not obtained cheap and neither are they protected that way. As you have heard, “Freedom is not free.”

Outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen ought to be the most patriotic people around and our children ought to be the same. We must not only teach them to

hunt and fish and enjoy the outdoors but to respect and honor those who carry a gun into a foreign land so we can carry one into a familiar one. But not only are our military protecting freedom, they are also providing it to anyone who will take it. Why? Because freedom is not an American property and we are not its owners.

We are simply one of its stewards.

Freedom is a gift of God for everyone.

To keep it to ourselves would be like having the cure for cancer and yet not sharing it with the world. Freedom makes us obligated. Sometimes the cure is painful. Just ask those who have gone through chemotherapy or radiation. But the pain will lead to a better life. May God bless all of those who enjoy freedom. May God bless all who yearn for freedom. And may God bless all of those who are protecting and providing freedom.

––––––––––––––––––– n 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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400D FOR RENT Pike County

300 FARM MARKET BULLS FOR sale- 2 yr. old Virgin Angus and Charolais Bulls, registered, fertility tested, good, gentle dispositions, $2500-$3500 JK Ranches 217-491-4164.

5.17.17

PITTSFIELD- 2 Bed-1 Bath Apartment - $525 Heat is included, free washer & dryer facilities. Griggsville- Studio/ Efficiency apartment - $250 1 Bed – 1 Bath Apartment $300 All units include water, sewer, trash pickup, maintaining the yard/driveway, fridge & stove. Power is your responsibility. No Pets! Must pass rental application & background check. Call Denise or Lee Ann at 618-2591030 Monday-Friday 9 a.m.

-3 p.m. You can text Roger at 618-406-8388. 5.31.17 ONE BEDROOM apartment on the square in Pittsfield.

Nice wood, tongue and groove. Washer and dryer in the unit. $525/mo. References and deposit required. Call 217-491-1014.

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UPSTAIRS OFFICE space for rent in Pittsfield, near the square. Just decorated. Call 217-285-4488 and ask for Carolyn. TFN

500 FOR SALE GRAVESITES IN Crescent Heights, Pleasant Hill: Lot #228 - the southwest quarter and the east half - Third Addition. Six gravesites for the John W. Voshall Estate. Total: $500 Contact Jim Robinson, 563-940-5897, jimcarrobi@aol.com. 5.31.17 LYNX JUNIOR girls golf set- Ages 4-8. RH- Pink. $35.00 217-370-0324. TFN 2002 INT'L Tandem Grain Truck. International 4900.

22' aluminum Kann bed.

Int'l DT 530 engine with 214,000 miles. Great truck.

Asking $36,000. 217-4731343 call or text. TFN

1990 PRESTIGE double wide mobile home, 22x40.

3 BR, 2 BA. Call 217-3702629. TFN

600 HELP WANTED PITTSFIELD MACHINE in Payson, IL. is looking for production workers. Must know how to read a tape measure. Apply in person at 609 North Fulton Payson. 6.21.17 DRIVERS CDL-A. INCREASED Rates! Sign-on Bonus!

Holidays/Vacay.

401k. Midwest Runs. Company & OwnerOps! 888300-9935. 5.31.17 DRIVERS: $5,000.00 Orientation Completion bonus!

OTR, flatbed, regional & point to point lanes!!! Comprehensive benefits! (New hires guaranteed minimum $$$ week)! 1yr CDL-A: 855-350-5571. 5.31.17 DRIVERS CDL-A: Get home & get paid on all miles!

Never touch the freight! No forced dispatch OwnerOps welcome. 855-349-5261.

5.24.17

DRIVERS CDL-A: Local & regional. Paid weekly, Stellar benefits! Holidays, bonuses, 401k. Home time varies! Tanker/flatbed. 319754-1944 x112. 5.17.17 ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for CDL licensed truck driver. Must be able to lift up to 80#. Full time, competitive pay. Please send resume to: Human Resources, PO Box 493, Pittsfield, IL 62363. TFN $2500 SIGN on bonus! Regional flatbed drivers wanted, class A CDL required, Flatbed training available, home weekends, Call 800844-2984. 5.24.17

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CLASSIFICATIONS • 100 Automotive * • 200 Business* • 220 Collectibles* • 300 Farm Market* • 400 For Rent* A: Calhoun County B: Greene County C: Jersey County D: Pike County E: Scott County F: Miscellaneous • 500 For Sale* • 600 Help Wanted* • 610 Hobby Shop/Handicrafts*

• 615 Hunting • 620 Kids For Hire • 700 Lost/Found • 710 Meeting Reminders • 800 Miscellaneous* • 900 No Trespassing A: Calhoun County B: Greene County C: Jersey County D: Pike County E: Scott County • 1000 Pets* • 1100 Real Estate* A: Calhoun County

B: Greene County C: Jersey County D: Pike County E: Scott County • 1200 Services* • 1300 Wanted* • 1310 Web Sites* • 1400 Work Wanted • 1500 Yard Sales A: Calhoun County B: Greene County C: Jersey County D: Pike County E: Scott County

900C NO TRESPASSING Pike County

1200 SERVICES

NO HUNTING or Trespassing allowed on 315 acres property in Batchtown Illinois owned by Jim and Carol Squires. All violators will be prosecuted. 8.30.17 NO TRESPASSING no hunting on property owned by Martha Knight (also known as Marty Aderton), Lincoln Valley Road, Hardin. 12.6.17 NO TRESPASSING or hunting allowed on the land in Batchtown owned by Steve and Cindy Meszaros. Violators will be prosecuted. 5.30.18 NO TRESPASSING or hunting allowed on the land in Batchtown owned by Marcy Klockenkemper, Judy Lamer, Jeremy Russell, Bonnie Stepanek, and Cindy Meszaros. Violators will be prosecuted. 5.30.18

ABSOLUTELY NO trespassing on any ground owned by Double Creek Farms, Inc. 10.18.17

FORESTRY MULCHING. Boom spraying. Call Long Forestry.

618-639-TREE. www.longforestry.com. 6.28.17

1100D REAL ESTATE Pike County

1300 WANTED

900C NO TRESPASSING Pike County NO HUNTING or trespassing on the Linda Bennett farm, rural Griggsville. Violators will be prosecuted.

11.2.17

NO HUNTING or Trespassing on farm in Pearl, Pike Co. owned by Nick and Margaret Voke. Trespassers will be prosecuted. 3.7.18 MY LAND lo­c at­e d in Sec­ tion 18 SW of Pearl is pri­ vate prop­e r­t y. Hunt­i ng, fish­i ng, trap­p ing, tres­ pass­ i ng, for any pur­ p ose, with­o ut the writ­ten, signed per­m is­s ion of the own­e r, is strict­l y for­b id­d en. Vio­l a­ tors will be pros­e ­c ut­e d. Ti­ mothy Brink­m an. 5.20.17 READ THE classifieds every week for great details on cars, boats, hunting land and housing! Call and place your ad today.

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HOOVER’S SEED and Lawn Service. Mowing, mulching, leaf removal, lawn fertilization program, weed and pest control, edging and lawn seeding.

Serving the surrounding communities. Call 217730-1884. 5.31.17 IF YOU need parts for mowers and tillers, Dorsey's Hardware and Western Auto has a large selection of belts and parts and service. New equipment sales available. Winchester. Call 217-742-9241. TFN RICK'S LAWN Equipment.

Parts and services for all brands. Tillers, lawn mowers, chain saws, blowers and weedeaters. We sell the best and service the rest. Gravely, Stihl. Zero turn mowers on sale! Pickup and delivery. Hwy. 54, west of the Illinois bridge, Louisiana, Mo. 573-7545055. TFN SELLBEST, 101 W. Quincy St., Griggsville. Quality Used Furniture & Appliances- Washers, Dryers, Freezers, Fridges, Microwave, Electric Stoves, Twin, Full, Queen Beds, New Mattress Sets, Bedroom Furniture, Tables & Chairs, Upholstered Furniture, Tools. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed for lunch 12-1 p.m. Or by appointment. Call 217-2422252. TFN

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ADVERTISING POLICY The following are policies of: Calhoun News-Herald, Greene Prairie Press, Jersey County Journal, Pike Press, Scott County Times and The Weekly Messenger: We are not responsible for more than one incorrect insertion of display and classified advertising. One free insertion will be allowed for a classified ad with a significant mistake. Please let us know immediately. The newspaper reserves the right to edit or reject any advertisement submitted for publication. Yard Sale and Work Wanted ads are payable in advance. Proper identification is required of persons placing ads. A F.O.I.D. card will be asked for when selling a firearm. No exceptions will be allowed. Newspaper reserves the right to refuse any advertising, including the right to do so after the ad has been accepted for publication but before publication occurs. The advertiser’s sole remedy for such refusal shall be the refund of the funds paid to purchase the ad. Advertisements are accepted by the newspaper upon the representation that the agency and/or advertiser is authorized to publish the contents and subject matter of the advertisement and that it is not libel-

900A 600 NO TRESPASSING HELP WANTED Calhoun County

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FIXER UPPPER Pleasant Hill. 4-5 bed 1.5 bath 2 car garage 301 State Pleasant Hill. $23k as is. By owner. Priced below appraisal. Hugh Sutherland 636-493-5321 overtracks. com/301state. 5.17.17

1100E REAL ESTATE Scott County TWO ADJOINING buildings located near a busy intersection in Winchester, Illinois. Ideal for new business and storage.

The north building is 2170 square feet with: Two offices (16 ft x 13 ft and 10.5 ft x 13.5 ft) A bath and storage room (9.5 ft x 8.5 ft) Gas forcedair furnace, Central air, 200 amp breaker box, Double doors in back for easy loading and unloading. The south building is approximately 1175 square feet; it is great for a new business or for use as a storage room. Two buildings for one price! The vacant lot to the north could possibly be purchased, making a great addition to the property.

Darrell Moore darrellm@ worrell-landservices.com (217) 473-5486 Worrell Land Services, LLC 2240 West Morton Jacksonville, IL 62650. Office: (217) 2451618 Fax: (217) 245-5318 info@worrell-landservices. com. TFN YARD SALE season is here! Place your ad with us!

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STANDING TIMBER R. McKinnon Logging buying.

Walnut, White Oak, etc. No yard trees. Not affiliated with Pleasant Hill McKinnons. 217-242-5401. 8.18.17

1500B Yard Sale Greene County

1500D Yard Sale Pike County GRIGGSVILLE CITYWIDE yard sales: Saturday, June 10. If you want to participate, and have your name and location added, call Kathy at 217-491-2783. TFN GARAGE/MOVING SALE: 780 Grand Ave in Barry.

Sat. May 20, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. 5.17.17 GARAGE SALE: Friday, May 19, 7:30 a.m.-? 303 W. Fayette St. Wooden TV trays, coffee table, bleacher seats and etc. Rain cancels. 5.17.17 PERRY: TOWNWIDE yard sales. Saturday, May 20.

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YARD SALE: May 26, 4-8; May 27, 8-12 - 427 E. Simmons, Roodhouse. Name 1500E brand children clothes, Yard Sale Ragged Ann & Andy dolls, home decor, toys, books, Scott County miche, origami owl, etc. 4 YARD SALE: Barn wood, families. 5.17.17 three old doors, antiques, lots of good glass, June 1500C 8, 9, and 10. 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Yard Sale 386 W. Cherry in WinJersey County chester. 6.7.17 MOVING SALE: 23559 FIND THE job you've been Hollow, Jerseyville Friday/ looking for in The People's Classifieds.

Saturday May 19 and 20, Marketplace News-Herald, 8AM - ? Fine Collectables, Calhoun Crystal, Furniture, Tools, Greene Prairie Press, JerHousehold plus much sey County Journal, Pike Press, Scott County Times, more. 5.17.17 The Weekly Messenger.

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BUSINESS AND STORAGE BUILDING - WINCHESTER

Two adjoining buildings located near a busy intersection in Winchester, Illinois.

Ideal for new business and storage. The north building is 2170 square feet with:

RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE AUCTION WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7 • 6 P.M. AUCTION LOCATION: 229 Clarksville Rd., Pittsfield, IL

n A great 2 BR home with hardwood floors, central A/C; full, poured basement and new roof. n Large 77’x157’ lot with 1-car detached garage. n GREAT starter, retirement or rental home! Call for a tour.

Attorney: Lowry & Hoskin, 130 S. Madison Pittsfield, IL., 217-285-4822

BETTY WARREN ESTATE Mary Ruth Kendall • Executor

CURLESSAUCTION.COM • 217-242-1665 COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE & SMALL ENGINE REPAIR SHOP LIQUIDATION AUCTION

SATURDAY, MAY 27 • 9 A.M. AUCTION LOCATION: 837 W. Adams St., Pittsfield, IL

SMALL ENGINE REPAIR SHOP

Real estate: Selling WALKER’S REPAIR SHOP, the buildings and lots in one tract with full city utilities, all on a great lot location north of the Pikeland Motors-West and the coming Haymakers Convenience store on W. Washington St. in Pittsfield, IL. The repair shop is a 30’x60’ concrete block/wood frame building with a show room/parts/office area with a restroom & walk-in door and a repair shop area with an overhead door.

An attached Hardy Outside Woodburning Heater will be sold following the sale of the real estate. A 4-building inter-connected complex sets behind the repair shop: 21’x70’ garden shed building has a 7’x9’ overhead door and a concrete center-strip floor. Green house buildings are attached to the former Flower Shop building which has Adams St. frontage. GREAT INCOME & INVESTMENT POTENTIAL! Call for info. tRactoRs & equipment: Ford Golden Jubilee and Ford 9N(?) tractors; 2) 2 bottom plows; Woods 5’ 3 pt. mower; 2-axle 14’ flatbed trailer; 5’ 3 pt. blade; Pick-up bed poly tank; Small posthole digger. lawn & GaRden equipment: Dozens of various new & used riding and push lawn mowers, Weed trimmers, Power washers, Chain saws & more in various states of repair. Hundreds of new & used small engine repair parts, motors, mower blades & wheels, saw chains & bars, v-belts, oil, equipment & supplies; and much more! shop equipment: Key cutting machine; Black & Decker Super Surface Valve Refacer; Stihl saw chain sharpener; Metal band saw; Dolly cart; Grinders; Acetylene torch; P&H 220v welder; Micro-fish reading machine and parts records; Office desks, filing cabinets, Cash registers, misc. office supplies and equipment; and more. antiques: 2) Brass National cash registers; Cross-cut saw blade; 3) Hornets nests; and more. attorney: lowry & hoskin, 130 s. madison pittsfield, il., 217-285-4822

OWEN WALKER’S REPAIR SHOP CURLESSAUCTION.COM • 217-242-1665 F15060239 WELLS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GREENE COUNTY- CARROLLTON, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, NA Plaintiff, vs.

CASE NO. 16 CH 2

Ronald E. Martin aka Ronald Martin; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

Property Address: 402 Smith Avenue, Roodhouse, Illinois 62082

ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS AND COURT COSTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Greene County.

The person to contact for information regarding this property is:

NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on June 2, 2016, I, Sheriff, Rob McMillen of Greene County, Illinois, will hold a sale on July 6, 2017 , commencing at 10:00am, at the Greene County Courthouse, 519 North Main Street, Carrollton, IL 62016, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, towit: Commonly known as: 402 Smith Avenue, Roodhouse, Illinois 62082 P.I.N.: 08-22-18-111-001 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $55872.48 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765

Sales Department at ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 | 866-402-8661 | 630428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 foreclosure@ALOLawGroup.com THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR. R410 5.17.17, 5.24.17, 5.31.17

• Two offices (16 ft x 13 ft and 10.5 ft x 13.5 ft) • A bath and storage room (9.5 ft x 8.5 ft) • Gas forced-air furnace • Central air • 200 amp breaker box • Double doors in back for easy loading and unloading.

The south building is approximately 1175 square feet; it is great for a new business or for use as a storage room. Two buildings for one price! The vacant lot to the north could possibly be purchased, making a great addition to the property.

Worrell Land Services, LLC Darrell Moore darrellm@worrell-landservices.com 2240 West Morton Jacksonville, IL 62650 (217) 473-5486 Office: (217) 245-1618 Fax: (217) 245-5318 info@worrell-landservices.com

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GREENE COUNTY, CARROLLTON, ILLINOIS

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. 15 CH 00010 Timothy A. Edwards; et. al.

DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 9/14/2016, the Sheriff of Greene County, Illinois will on 6/21/17 at the hour of 9:30AM at Greene County Courthouse, 519 North Main Street Carrollton, IL 62984, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Greene and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 03-92-23-126-033 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 215 N. Main Street Carrollton, IL 62016 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JERSEY COUNTY - JERSEYVILLE, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR TOWD POINT MASTER FUNDING TRUST 2014-04, PLAINTIFF

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

vs. 16CH 3

If the sale is set aside for any reaSon, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Address: 404 East Prairie Street Jerseyville, IL 62052

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 1415-09867.

I721169 5.10.17, 5.17.17, 5.24.17

BARBARA K. HANNEKEN; MORGAN STANLEY MORTGAGE CAPITAL HOLDINGS LLC; DEFENDANTS

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 17, 2017, I, Sheriff of Jersey County, Illinois, will on May 24, 2017 at the hour of 9:00 AM at the Jersey County Courthouse, 201 West Pearl, Jerseyville, IL 62052, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Jersey, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PERMANENT PARCEL NUMBER: 04283-001-50 COMMON ADDRESS: 404 East Prairie Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052 P.I.N.: 04-283-001-50 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe, Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312-541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 15 2357.

Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $50,918.59 Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “as is” condition. The sale is further subject

Chicago, Illinois 60606 Email: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg. com Ph. 312-541-9710 / Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 15 2357 I720920 5.3.17, 5.10.17, 5.17.17

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Wednesday, May 17, 2017

OFFICE HOURS: 8:30 a.m.11 a.m., Monday and Thursday.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SCOTT COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EDITH F. JACKSON, Deceased.

NO. 2017-P-4

NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on March 30, 2017 a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Scott County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as The 47 Graphics, located at 229 North Walnut Street, Winchester, IL 62694.

Dated this 30th day of March, 2017

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION – CLAIMS AND NOTICE TO HEIRS AND LEGATEES - WILL ADMITTED

Sandra K. Hankins COUNTY CLERK 5.3.17, 5.10.17, 5.17.17

DRIVER WANTED

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO SELL REAL ESTATE Notice is hereby given of the intent of the City of Winchester, Scott County, Illinois, to sell, by sealed bids, that real estate described as follows: A part of the West half (W-1/2) of the Southeast quarter (SE-1/4) of Section Twenty-nine (29) in Township Fourteen (14) North and Range Twelve (12) West of the Third Principal Meridian, in the County of Scott and State of Illinois and described as follows, to-wit: Commencing at a point 90 feet South of the Southeast corner of Block 20 in Harlan’s Addition to Winchester, Illinois, and running South 75 feet, thence West 180 feet, thence North 75 feet, and thence East 180 feet to the place of beginning, and also described as beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 8 in County Clerk’s Fifth Addition to the City of Winchester, Scott County, Illinois, thence South 75 feet, thence West 180 feet, thence North 75 feet, thence East 180 feet along the North line of said Lot 8 to the place of beginning, all situated in the County of Scott and State of Illinois.

The above real estate was previously acquired by said City of Winchester by Warranty Deed recorded on November 14, 2016, and has remained vacant subsequent to the removal of all structures previously existing thereon.

Sealed bids for the purchase of said real estate will be accepted by the City until June 7, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. All bids received by said date and time will be opened at the regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council of said City to be held on that date at 7:00 p.m., and may be thereafter accepted or rejected in the sole discretion of said City Council.

Notice is given of the death of EDITH F. JACKSON. Letters of office were issued on April 19, 2017, to CAROLYN SALTO, 4263 Old Route 36, Lot 23, Springfield, Illinois, 62707 Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court at the Scott County Courthouse, 35 E. Market St., Winchester, Illinois, 62694, or with the representative, or both on or before the 10th day of November, 2017 being at least six months from the first publication of this notice. Any claim not filed within that sixmonth period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

To whom it may concern, Notice is given of admission to probate of the Last Will and Testament of EDITH F. JACKSON. You are hereby given notice as an heir or legatee, that you have the following rights; to appear and participate in these probate proceedings; to access public records therein; to file a petition with the Court within forty-two (42) days after the entry of the entry of the Order Admitting said Will to probate, to require proof of the Will by testimony of the witnesses thereto, in open court or by other evidence, as provided in 755 ILCS 5/6-21; to contest the validity of the Will by filing a petition with the court within six (6) months after admission of the Will to probate as provided in 755 ILCS 5/8-1; and/or to petition to terminate independent administration as provided in 755 ILCS 5/28-2. Pleadings must be timely filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Scott County Courthouse, 35 E. Market St., Winchester, Illinois, 62694 with proof of service showing the date and manner of mailing or deliver of copies of such pleading to Executor and her counsel.

Dated this 25th day of April, 2017.

CAROLYN SALTO, Independent Executor

Brenda Robinson, City Clerk

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION Spire STL Pipeline, LLC Docket No. CP17-40-001 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY (May 1, 2017) Take notice that on April 21, 2017, Spire STL Pipeline LLC (Spire), 700 Market Street, St. Louis, Missouri 63101, filed an amendment to its application filed on January 26 pursuant to section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA) and Parts 157 and 284 of the Commission’s Regulations. Specifically, Spire is amending the application to propose a route alternative under which Spire would construct a new six-mile, 24-inch diameter pipeline for the final segment of its proposal (referred to as the North County Extension) instead of acquiring and refurbishing an existing seven-mile pipeline (known as Line 880) from its affiliated local gas distribution company, Laclede Gas Company (Laclede). The North County Extension would extend approximately six miles from the current terminus of the proposed 59-mile, 24-inch pipeline at the LacledeLange interconnect in St. Louis County, Missouri, through the northern portion of St. Louis County, and terminate at a new interconnection point with both Enable Mississippi River Transmission, LLC (MRT) and Laclede that would replace the existing Laclede-MRT interconnection at Chain of Rocks. The total length of the proposed project would be approximately 65 miles.

The filing may be viewed on the web at http://www.ferc.gov using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC at FERCOnlineSupport@ ferc.gov or call toll-free, (886) 208-3676 or TYY, (202) 502-8659.

Any questions concerning this application should be directed to Scott Jaskowiak, Vice President, Spire STL Pipeline LLC, 700 Market Street, St. Louis, Missouri 63101, phone: 314- 516-8588, email: scott.jaskowiak@spireenergy.com.

By: ROBERT V. BONJEAN III Bonjean Law Office 309 West State Street Jacksonville, IL 62650 217/243-4814

Dated: May 3, 2017

PUBLIC NOTICE

Winchester, Illinois

RESOLUTION FOR SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY WHEREAS the Village of Manchester is the owner of the following described real estate: A parcel of land described as beginning at the Northwest corner of the new Manchester Cemetery, said corner being marked by a corner fence post, One Hundred Seventy-eight (178) feet South of the centerline of Sixth Street in Manchester, Illinois; thence East One Hundred Fifty-six (156) feet to the West edge of the entrance road to said new cemetery; thence North to the centerline of said Sixth Street; thence Westerly along the centerline of said Sixth Street to a point One Hundred Seventy-eight (178) feet North of the place of beginning; thence South One Hundred Seventy-eight (178) feet to said corner fence post, being the place of beginning; all in the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section Twenty-eight (28) in Township Thirteen (13) North, Range Eleven (11) West of the Third Principal Meridian in the County of Scott and State of Illinois.

Commonly known as 628 6th Street, Manchester, Illinois 62663.

Parcel No.: 10-28-400-014-0040 WHEREAS said real estate is surplus property, not being used by the Village and not having any anticipated use for the Village; WHEREAS said real estate is vacant, is not being used for any purpose at this time, has no zoning regulations applicable to it, and consists of approximately .67 acre; WHEREAS Section 11-76-4.1 of the Illinois Municipal Code (65 ILCS 5/11-76-4.1) specifies the procedure for a municipality to sell surplus real estate; WHEREAS the Village has obtained an appraisal of said real estate by a licensed real estate appraiser; and WHEREAS the Board of Trustees of the Village deems it to be in the Village’s best interest that said real estate be sold and that the sale be conducted by the Village President, rather than listing the real estate with a licensed real estate agency or selling it at public auction; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Manchester, Scott County, Illinois: 1. That the above described real estate be and hereby is offered for sale to the public, and written bids for purchase shall be received at the Manchester Village Hall until 12:00 noon on June 12, 2017, with the written proposals to be considered at the meeting of the Board of Trustees on June 12, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Hall.

2. That the written appraisal obtained by the Village shall be open and available for public inspection at Village Hall by contacting Village President Ronald Drake (217-371-3477), who is hereby designated as the Village representative to speak with potential purchasers and otherwise make arrangements for sale of said real estate; no bid will be accepted for less than the appraised value of $2,800.00.

3. That the terms of sale shall be that closing shall be within thirty (30) days after the Village Board’s acceptance of the offer, conveyance will be by Corporate Warranty Deed, real estate taxes will be prorated to the date of closing, and the Village will provide title insurance to the buyer.

4. That this Resolution shall be published, as required by said statutory provision, in the Scott County Times, at the first opportunity following its passage.

Adopted this 8th day of May, 2017, at a regular meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Manchester, Illinois. /s/ Peggy D. Renner Village Clerk

Pursuant to section 157.9 of the Commission's rules, 18 CFR 157.9, within 90 days of this Notice the Commission staff will either: complete its environmental assessment (EA) and place it into the Commission’s public record (eLibrary) for this proceeding, or issue a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review. If a Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review is issued, it will indicate, among other milestones, the anticipated date for the Commission staff's issuance of the final environmental impact statement (FEIS) or EA for this proposal. The filing of the EA in the Commission’s public record for this proceeding or the issuance of a Notice of Schedule will serve to notify federal and state agencies of the timing for the completion of all necessary reviews, and the subsequent need to complete all federal authorizations within 90 days of the date of issuance of the Commission staff's FEIS or EA. There are two ways to become involved in the Commission's review of this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or before the comment date stated below, file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20426, a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or 385.211) and the Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must submit 5 copies of filings made with the Commission and must mail a copy to the applicant and to every other party in the proceeding. Only parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders in the proceeding.

However, a person does not have to intervene in order to have comments considered. The second way to participate is by filing with the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as possible, an original and two copies of comments in support of or in opposition to this project. The Commission will consider these comments in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but the filing of a comment alone will not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. The Commission's rules require that persons filing comments in opposition to the project provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly involved in the protest.

Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of this project should submit an original and two copies of their comments to the Secretary of the Commission. Environmental commenters will be placed on the Commission's environmental mailing list, will receive copies of the environmental documents, and will be notified of meetings associated with the Commission's environmental review process. Environmental commenters will not be required to serve copies of filed documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commenters will not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by the Commission (except for the mailing of environmental documents issued by the Commission) and will not have the right to seek court review of the Commission's final order.

The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments, protests and interventions in lieu of paper using the “eFiling” link at http://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and 7 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal Energy regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20426.

Comment Date: 5:00pm Eastern Time on May 22, 2017.

Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary.

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BUSINESS AND STORAGE BUILDING - WINCHESTER

Two adjoining buildings located near a busy intersection in Winchester, Illinois.

Ideal for new business and storage. The north building is 2170 square feet with: • Two offices (16 ft x 13 ft and 10.5 ft x 13.5 ft) • A bath and storage room (9.5 ft x 8.5 ft) • Gas forced-air furnace • Central air • 200 amp breaker box • Double doors in back for easy loading and unloading.

The south building is approximately 1175 square feet; it is great for a new business or for use as a storage room. Two buildings for one price! The vacant lot to the north could possibly be purchased, making a great addition to the property.

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DISTRICT TREASURER’S ANNUAL REPORT OF ROAD FUNDS RECEIVED AND DISBURSED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2017.

OFFICE OF TREASURER OF THE ROAD DISTRICT COUNTY OF SCOTT ROAD DISTRICT #4 To the Highway Commissioner, District #4, County of Scott, State of Illinois.

I, JENNIFER E. WEDER, Treasurer of the Road District of No. 4, County of Scott, State of Illinois, being duly sworn, depose and say that the following statement by me subscribed is a correct statement of the amount of road district funds on hand at the beginning of the fiscal year above stated; the amount of road funds received; the sources from which received; the amount expended, and the purpose for which expended, as set forth in said statement.

Pages one through eight is a complete list of expenditures for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017.

Jennifer E. Weder, Treasurer Subscribed and sworn to before me this 11th day of May, 2017.

Kathryn Grady, Notary Public (SEAL)

RECAPITULATION GENERAL FUND

RECEIPTS Balance on Hand at Beginning of this Fiscal Year ..................................... $5,154.61 Taxes, Property........................................ $25,761.44 Interest Income ................................................. $5.25 From other Government Agencies - Replacement Tax..................................... $3,442.07 Motor Fuel ............................................... $21,500.00 Material and Services Sold ........................ $9,500.00 Damage Reimbursement - Ameren ......... $34,267.74 Transfer from Other Funds - IMRF ............ $1,615.07 Other Receipts - ........................................................

Dividend........................................................ $644.00 Dakota Access ........................................... $2,500.00 Total Dividends .......................................... $3,144.00 TOTAL ................................................... $104,490.18 EXPENDITURES Administration - Commissioner $14,572.36...............

Clerk $1,992.66 ....................................... $16,565.02 Oiling of Roads .......................................... $3,328.86 Maintenance of Roads............................. $14,074.89 Purchase of Machinery ............................ $12,828.01 Publications .................................................. $382.40 Dues ............................................................. $100.00 Office Supplies ............................................. $100.08 Rent of building.......................................... $3,600.00

Utilities ....................................................... $1,488.71 Legal .......................................................... $3,623.25 IL & Fed Withholding Tax, Social Security, IMRF .. $6,039.31 Misc. ............................................................... $37.46 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS ..................... $62,167.99 TOTAL RECEIPTS ................................ $104,490.18 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS ..................... $62,167.99 BALANCE ............................................... $42,322.19

SOCIAL SECURITY FUND RECEIPTS Balance on Hand at beginning of this Fiscal Year ...................................... $3,835.40 Taxes, Property.......................................... $2,000.00 TOTAL ....................................................... $5,835.40 EXPENDITURES Social Security ........................................... $1,691.13 TOTAL EXPENDITURES .......................... $1,691.13 TOTAL RECEIPTS .................................... $5,835.40 TOTAL EXPENDITURES .......................... $1,691.13 BALANCE ................................................. $4,144.27

TORT LIABILITY FUND RECEIPTS Balance on Hand at beginning of this Fiscal Year ...................................... $6,143.62 Taxes, Property.......................................... $1,498.95 TOTAL RECEIPTS .................................... $7,642.57 EXPENDITURES Workmen’s Compensation Insurance........ $2,341.00 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS ....................... $2,341.00 TOTAL RECEIPTS .................................... $7,642.57 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS ....................... $2,341.00 BALANCE ................................................. $5,301.57

WORKMEN’S COMP. INSUR. FUND RECEIPTS Balance on Hand at beginning of this Fiscal Year ...................................... $4,365.38 Taxes, Property.......................................... $2,000.00 TOTAL RECEIPTS .................................... $6,365.38 EXPENDITURES Workmen’s Compensation Insurance ................................................... $2,000.00 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS ....................... $2,000.00 TOTAL RECEIPTS .................................... $6,365.38 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS ....................... $2,000.00 BALANCE ................................................. $4,365.38

UNEMPLOYMENT TAX FUND RECEIPTS Balance on Hand at Beginning of this Fiscal Year ......................................... $224.28

TOTAL .......................................................... $224.28 EXPENDITURES TOTAL ................................................................... $0 TOTAL RECEIPTS ....................................... $224.28 TOTAL EXPENDITURES ...................................... $0 BALANCE .................................................... $224.28

IMRF FUND RECEIPTS Balance on Hand at Beginning of this fiscal Year........................................ $4,003.49 Taxes, Property.......................................... $1,999.58 TOTAL ....................................................... $6,003.07 EXPENDITURES I.M.R.F. ...................................................... $1,615.07 TOTAL ....................................................... $1,615.07 TOTAL RECEIPTS .................................... $6,003.07 TOTAL EXPENDITURES .......................... $1,615.07 BALANCE ................................................. $4,388.00

MACHINE FUND RECEIPTS Balance on Hand at Beginning of this Fiscal Year ...................................... $3,392.44 Taxes, Property.......................................... $2,729.03 Other Receipts - Motor Fuel ...................... $5,000.00 TOTAL ......................................................$11,121.47 EXPENDITURES Repairs to Machinery................................. $8,688.53 TOTAL ....................................................... $8,688.53 TOTAL RECEIPTS ...................................$11,121.47 TOTAL EXPENDITURES .......................... $8,688.53 BALANCE ................................................. $2,432.94

GRAVEL FUND RECEIPTS Balance on Hand at Beginning of this Fiscal Year ...................................... $5,221.72 Taxes, Property........................................ $12,878.71 Other Receipts - Pipeline........................... $1,870.20 Damage Reimbursement - Ameren ........... $5,895.00 TOTAL ..................................................... $25,865.63 EXPENDITURES Gravel, etc. .............................................. $12,122.93 TOTAL ..................................................... $12,122.93 TOTAL RECEIPTS .................................. $25,865.63 TOTAL EXPENDITURES .......................$112,122.93 BALANCE ............................................... $13,742.70 5.17.17

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Winchester FFA Awards Banquet - Individual award winners

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Jarrett Fry was named Winchester FFA Concessionaire of the Year.

Star Farmer

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Isabella Hoots was named Winchester FFA Chapter Star Greenhand.

Brayden Freeman was named Most Valuable Member for the Winchester Team in Career Development Events.

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Chaney Parker was named Winchester FFA Star Farmer.

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Star in Ag Placement Fruit Seller of the Year Bryan Wade was named Winchester FFA Chapter Star in Ag Placement.

Kacie McCleery was named Winchester FFA Fruit Seller of the Year.

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The south building is approximately 1175 square feet; it is great for a new business or for use as a storage room. Two buildings for one price! The vacant lot to the north could possibly be purchased, making a great addition to the property.

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Wednesday, May 17, 2017

NEWS

Winchester, Illinois

Farm Bureau announces 2017 Scholarship Winners

Coats girls place at tumbling state meet

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Camree and Kenley Coats recently competed in the U.S. Tumbling and Trampoline Association (USTA) state meet in Edwardsville, where Camree, shown above, won state champion in both the 15-16-year-old advanced trampoline and advanced double mini categories, as well as placing fourth in advanced tumbling.

Left: Kenley, shown here, placed sixth in sub advanced trampoline, ninth in intermediate double mini, and 15th in novice tumbling.

Those placing in the top 10 in each category will compete in the USTA Nationals in Madison, Wisc., in June. The daughters of Becky and Clay Coats of Bluffs, Camree and Kenley attend Stevens Dance and Gymnastics in Jacksonville. Grandparents are Mary McElfresh of Bluffs and David and Kim Neff of rural Winchester. Greatgrandparents are Betty Hart of rural Winchester and Leona and Ray Swartz of rural Pittsfield.

Hembrough to address JWCC commencement John Wood Community College will hold its 42nd annual commencement ceremony Friday, May 19, 6:30 p.m., in the Student Activity Center on the Quincy Campus at 48th and Harrison.

JWCC will confer 343 associate degrees and 237 certificates. Michael Elbe, JWCC president, will confer degrees and certificates, and Larry Fischer, chair of the JWCC Board of Trustees, will accept candidates as graduates.

Jeremy Geisendorfer of Monticello, Mo., will represent the graduating Class of 2017 by delivering the invocation. He has been named to the College’s dean’s list. Geisendorfer will receive an Associate in Applied Science and Industrial Maintenance Technology and Precision Machining Operator certificates. He plans to transfer to Hannibal-LaGrange University to pursue a degree in organizational management.

Leah Hembrough of Winchester and Anthony Peck of Quincy will both provide the student address. Hembrough has served as president for the Student Government Association and is a member of the Agriculture Club. She will receive an Associate in Science and plans to transfer to Western Illinois University to pursue a degree in pre-veterinary medicine. Peck is a member of JWCC’s

Alpha Tau Gamma Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, a TRiO scholar and has been named to the College’s dean’s list. He will receive an Associate in Arts and plans to transfer to University of Illinois College of Media to pursue a degree in advertising.

Faith Mountain of Mount Sterling will provide the student response to the alumni investiture. She has served as secretary for the Student Government Association and has been named to the College’s dean’s list. Ms. Mountain will receive an Associate in Arts and plans to transfer to Quincy University to pursue a degree in communication.

Madision Rees of Quincy will deliver the closing remarks. She has served as president of JWCC’s Alpha Tau Gamma Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, was a TRiO tutor and has been named to the College’s dean’s list. Ms. Rees will receive an Associate in Arts and plans to transfer to Truman State University to pursue a degree in sociology and a master’s degree in education.

Dr. Randall Egdorf, JWCC Faculty Senate chair, department chair, and associate professor of social/behavioral sciences, will present the distinction of Professor Emeritus to retired faculty

member Janet Stuckman. Stuckman joined the faculty of JWCC in 1995 and was a lead instructor for the development of new classes in basic and fundamental health concepts for the practical nurse program. She served as an advisor for JWCC’s nursing program as well as a member of the curriculum and attendance committees. Stuckman retired in 2014 following 19 years of service to the College. She is currently a clinical instructor for Hannibal-LaGrange University School of Nursing.

Macebearer for JWCC’s Commencement will be Cathy Stephens, JWCC’s 2016 Faculty Member of the Year and department chair and assistant professor of business.

Processional marshal will be Cindy Williams, JWCC’s 2016 Associate Faculty Member of the Year and Chinese language instructor.

Dr. Steven Soebbing, JWCC instructor of music and theatre, will play processional and recessional selections and the College’s choir will perform the National Anthem and a musical selection adapted by Jeffrey Ames accompanied by Riley Myers on the Djembe.

The choir is under the direction of Soebbing.

Locals earn Student Life Awards at JWCC John Wood Community College recently announced Student Life Awards for the 2016-2017 Academic Year.

Recipients are chosen based on contributions to JWCC clubs and organizations, community involvement, leadership, academics and embodiment of the College’s core values of excellence, accountability, integrity, servant leadership and lifelong learning.

Clayton Thompson of Mendon and Seth Moyers of Pleasant Hill received the Outstanding First Year Student Award. Thompson will serve as the student trustee for JWCC and Moyers will serve as vice-president of the Student Government Association (SGA).

Leah Hembrough of Winchester, was selected as Outstanding Returning Student.

Leah served as president for SGA and is a member of the Agriculture Club.

Jeremy Geisendorfer of Monticello, Mo, received the Outstanding Non-Traditional Student Award. Jeremy has been named to the College’s dean’s list.

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Bridget Quinlivan of Quincy, , was honored with the Advisor of the Year Award. Quinlivan is an advisor for TRiO and the club

advisor for the Gay Straight Alliance.

JWCC’s Agriculture Club was selected as Student Organization of the Year.

Andrew Shaw, Bluffs High School, receives a Scott County Farm Bureau Scholarship. He will attend Murray State University and major in agriculture education. His father is Mark Shaw.

Mazi Walker, daughter of Thad and Dena Walker, will receive a Scott County Farm Bureau Scholarship at Winchester High School graduation ceremonies. Mazi plans to attend Lake Land College pursuing an ag business and animal science major course of study.

Congratulations to these outstanding students, the many other outstanding students who applied for one or more of the scholarships, and to the judges for their hard work in choosing the scholarship recipients.

If you have an interest in contributing to a scholarship fund or endowing a scholarship, please contact the Two Rivers Farm Bureau Foundation at 217-285-2233 or make a secure online contribution at tworiversgives.org.

ANDREW SHAW

MAZI WALKER

Crimestoppers Crimestoppers of Morgan & Scott County are requesting information to assist the Jacksonville Police Department in their investigation of a recent theft.

Sometime between 5:30 p.m. May 9 and 9:45 a.m.

May 10, unknown person(s) removed a black 18-foot Trailerman trailer from a business in the 1800 block of West Morton.

The trailer has a middle slot for motorcycle hauling and is estimated at over $3,000.

Police are asking that anyone who has information concerning this incident or any other crimes within the two-county area submit a tip online by going to morganscottcrimestoppers.webs.com and clicking the leave a tip button on the home page or calling Crimestoppers at 217-243-7300.

Tips may also be submitted by texting 274637 (CRIMES).

The first word of the text tip must be “payout”.

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