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Scott County Times

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2019

WINCHESTER, IL 62694

VOLUME NO. 152 NUMBER 40

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Commissioners table special service ordinance again

Times NEWS Elementary staff attend ‘Dare to Lead’ program in Quincy. See page A2 Accident injures Jacksonville woman. See page A3

Bluffs FFA on the road. See page A6

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Elizabeth Jones photo

NATIVE CAPTURES HARVEST MOON

Elizabeth Jones, Jacksonville, a former Winchester resident, took a picture of the harvest moon recently. The picture was taken at Nichols Park in South Jacksonville.

By BETH ZUMWALT Scott County Times The Scott County Commissioners postponed passing an ordinance allowing property owners to be assessed a tax to supplement funding of the Winchester EMS. The EMS serves nearly all of Scott County. “Weldon Fearneyhough, one of our commissioners, is not here today and we would like all of us to be present when we vote on this,� Bob Schafer, chairman of the board of commissioners, said. Fearneyhough had an illness in the family and was unable to attend the meeting. The motion was tabled last month also, with commissioners saying they had not had enough time to look over the proposed ordinance and accompanying issues. Once the ordinance is passed, the commissioners have 60 days to hold a public meeting, 15 days to put a notice in the

“I think everybody is for the ambulance but against high taxes.�

Dan Hatcher, Scott County Commissioner, on the proposed special service tax newspaper and 10 days to get cards or letters out to each property owner, advising them of the meeting. Currently, the board is looking at late November to hold the meeting. Once the meeting is held and fewer than 51 percent of the people in attendance object, the matter can still be delayed as property owners have 60 days to circulate petitions opposing (See, ORDINANCE, A2)

Almost an interception. See page A7

Winchester Grade School receives donation

Spartan’s late rally hands Cougars loss. See page A7

By CARMEN ENSINGER Scott County Times Winchester Elementary School is the recipient of a $2,500 America’s Farmer’s Grown Communities donation. Each year the America’s Farmer’s Grow Communities program partners with local farmers to provide grants to local non-profits. Sponsored by the Bayer Fund, the program provides farmers the opportunity to support and give back to nonprofit organizations they care about in their local communities by enrolling for a chance to receive a $2,500 donation to a nonprofit of their choice. Andy Brown, a farmer in the area, chose to make the donation to the grade school to be used in its STEM classes. “Winchester Elementary School will use these funds to improve our STEM programs by providing resources to assist our students in kindergarten through eight grade in science, technology, engineering and math classes,� Winchester Principal Andy Stumpf said. “We appreciate America’s Farmer’s Grow Community program and Mr. Brown for selecting us as the recipient.� Since 2010, the program has given more than $33 million to over 8,000 nonprofits across rural America. The program offers farmers the chance to direct a $2,500 donation to the nonprofit of their choice. “A better life is Bayer’s goal. Farmers are invested in their communities, they root for their neighbors and they know when and where there is a need,� Bayer Vice

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Scott County Times Obituaries listed in this issue: Cody, Hester

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Winchester students proudly pose with the $2,500 check the school received from America’s Farmer’s Grow Communities. Front row, left to right: AJ Lashmett, Ian Brown, Collins Brown and Kade Brown. Back row: Jodi Brown, Reagan Brown, Kyli Brown, Chance Little and Principal Andy Stumpf.

President of Corporate Engagement Al Mitchell said. “Farmers are one of America’s best resources, which is why Grow Communities partners

with them to direct donations to the organizations they are passionate about and that make a positive impact and a better life in communi-

ties.� The programs provide funding for ag scholarships, nonprofit donations and school STEM grants.

PAT has breakfast for grandparents and grandkids

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Ellie Wahl enjoys a sweet roll with her grandpa, Mark Bently, Friday morning. Almost 600 breakfasts were served in a little over 45 minutes.

Hallie Pierceall has breakfast with her Great-Grandma Wanda Killebrew Friday morning at Winchester Elementary School. It was Breakfast with the Grandparents Day sponsored by the PAT. See more pictures on A2.


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