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HONORED AT MONUMENT PARK Left to right: VFW Commander Matt Barber and honor guard members John Grey, Chuck Roberts, Roger Pratt, Gene Henson, Larry Evans, Scott Mason and American Legion Commander Andrew Massey fire off several volleys to honor the sacrifice of American veterans on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at Winchester’s Monument Park. For more pictures see A2.

Scott County COVID cases rise, schools remote until the 30th

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Scott County Times

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cott County Health Department (SCHD) reported Monday, Nov. 16 that an additional 29 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since last week.

Justin Daws, Scott County’s Emergency Management Director and SCHD’s COVID Director, said there have still not been any COVID-related deaths in the county and that the Scott County Nursing Center has managed, to date, to prevent COVID-19 from entering the facility. “We thought we had one case at the nursing home, but it was a false positive,�

Daws said.

Daws cautioned residents to anticipate more cases, and he pointed out that several neighboring counties – especially Pike and Green counties – were experiencing very high positivity rates and

COVID-related deaths. “We’ve been fortunate in rural America to have avoided seeing many COVID deaths,� Daws said.

"We are not used to being told what to do, but until we have a vaccine this is the reality."

Justin Daws Scott County Emergency Management Director and SCHD COVID Director “Unfortunately, it looks like deaths in our area will become more prevalent.�

Daws, who also owns funeral homes in Winchester, Bluffs, Roodhouse, Murrayville and South Jacksonville, said that his funeral homes have had funerals for six non-Scott County residents who died from COVID-19.

Funeral homes throughout the region, Daws said, were cooperating to help each other accommodate the uptick in deaths caused by the pandemic. “We all work together and check in with each other,�

Daws said. “I think Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield had four COVID deaths come in over the weekend.

Sometimes we have to use each other’s coolers. We could get a refrigerated trailer, but we like to give more respect to the dead than to put them in a trailer.�

Daws went on to say that most Scott County COVID cases seem to be isolated and seem to have originated at small household parties and gatherings. “We haven’t seen cases tied to any one big public event yet,� Daws said.

Both Daws and SCHD Administrator Steve Shireman emphasized the need for residents to follow Illinois Department of Public Health guidance to help slow the spread of the pandemic.

(See, COVID, A2)

Winchester EMS seeks financial sustainability

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Scott County Times Winchester EMS President Randy Dolen is seeking a solution to keep the EMS viable over the long term.

Currently, Dolen said, the organization’s budget depends on patient insurance, donations/memorials and on fundraisers. “We’re a non-profit corporation,� Dolen said. “We’re just funded when we make our ambulance runs and bill insurance, and we hold fundraisers. The chili cook-off is our best fundraiser.�

Dolen warned that the number of EMS volunteers is dwindling. “We’re down to about three people who live close to the ambulance shed that respond to calls,� Dolen said.

According to Dolen, the long-term solution to creating financial sustainability for Winchester EMS is to develop a special service area with the power to levy taxes. “In Illinois, there’s no such thing as an ambulance district,� Dolen said. “A special service area has to stay in the county lines, but it doesn’t have to cover the whole county. We cover everything but Bluffs.�

Dolen indicated that all of the municipalities within the affected area would need to sign off on the creation of the special service area.

Property owners within the area would have the opportunity to petition against the taxing body, and, according to Dolen, a simple majority of property owners could stop the special service area from being created. “I’ve been here 43 years,� Dolen said. “I

know what it costs to make the ambulance service run. It’s got to get funded to the level it takes to maintain. We want the solution that will keep it here.�

Dolen maintains that a sustainable Winchester EMS budget, factoring in scheduled minimum wage increases, will amount to $260,000.

According to Dolen, while Scott County commissioners have proposed funding the ambulance service at a significantly lower level than $260,000, the county has never made an official offer to fund Winchester EMS at any level. “The county has made no offers,� Dolen said. “I’ve never sat down with all three commissioners to discuss an offer.�

County Board of Commissioners Chairperson Robert Schafer said the county and Winchester EMS are involved in an ongoing conversation regarding funding the ambulance service. “I’m sure EMS will contact us if they want us to put a question on the ballot that would allow us to levy a tax to support the service,�

Schafer said.

Winchester Mayor Rex McIntire stressed the importance of maintaining Winchester EMS at the Wednesday, Nov. 4 Winchester city council meeting. “I brought up the idea of a subscription service to help fund the ambulance,� McIntire said. “At that meeting I wanted to get a feel for how the council felt about the topic.�

Mcintire emphasized that maintaining the ambulance service is vital to the community and to the health of residents.

(See, EMS, A2)

Scott County commissioners discuss budget

by DAVID CAMPHOUSE Scott County Times Scott County commissioners discussed next year’s budget at the board’s Monday, Nov. 16 meeting.

Board Chairman Robert Schafer indicated that the final budget meeting would occur on the last Monday of this month. Schafer added that the board has worked to craft a county budget that takes into account the economic impacts of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “We had gotten a tentative budget together, and we’ll have the budget meeting at the end of the month,� Schafer said. “We anticipate tax revenues will be down.�

Schafer added that some federal funding may be available to help offset the anticipated declines in revenue.

“We’re anticipating through the CURES grant that the county will be entitled to grant money,� Schafer said. “With revenue down, hopefully these grants will help make up that difference — if the government comes through with the funding.�

Commissioners heard reports from the Scott County Sheriff’s Department and the county’s highway department about current activities within the two departments. “The highway department is in the process of winterizing trucks and getting ready to be able to respond to winter weather,� Schafer said.

The only action items on the commissioners’ agenda were routine financial actions — including paying the month’s bills, a transfer of funds to the State’s Attorney’s office and an internal transfer between line items in the Sheriff’s Department budget.

Winchester and Bluffs ask Gov. to allow sports

By CARMEN ENSINGER Scott County Times More than 200 school districts across the state, including Winchester and Bluffs‚ have signed a letter drafted to Gov. Pritzker asking him to reconsider his ban on high school sports. “Both of my boards as well as the Greenfield School Board firmly believe that athletics are an important part of education,� Winchester and Bluffs dual Superintendent Kevin Blankenship said. “They would like to see our kids have the opportunity to play, but at the same time they also don’t want to go against legal counsel and open themselves up for liability as the governor has alluded, should we ignore his ban.�

Gov. Pritzker has essentially banned the high school basketball season, moving basketball up into the high-risk category of sporting events. The IHSA, however, countermanded saying high schools could play athletics if they wished. Gov. Pritzker fired back saying if schools defied his ban, they would open themselves up to a huge liability issue. “The summation of this letter is we want the IHSA and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Governor’s Office, or the General’s Assembly, in the spring, to get together and figure out how 39 other states have figured out how to do this and Illinois can’t,� Blankenship said. “The State tells you one thing and the IHSA tells you another but I don’t see a lot of schools going against the State because of the huge liability issue.�

Below is the letter composed to the Governor and signed

by Blankenship, Greenfield Superintendent Kevin Bowman and Jersey Superintendent Brad Tuttle. “Dear Governor Pritzker, First, we want to thank you for the work you are doing as Governor to mitigate the risks of COVID-19 while keeping our communities, families, and most importantly our students in a safer environment.

The purpose of this letter is to share our experience and perspectives as educators and leaders tasked with the safety and wellbeing of our students, staff, families and communities. The educational experiences of our students are most successful and valuable while interacting in-person with teachers and coaches while participating in extracurricular and co-curricular activities in our schools.

“They would like to see our kids have the opportunity to play."

Kevin Blankenship Superintendent Well-rounded and balanced experiences inside and outside of our classrooms help our children mature into young men and women. The pandemic has and continues to impact the social interactions of our students among their peers, adults, and various situations that help prepare them for what life will bring. Some of the negative effects that we are seeing as a result of these experiences being limited are depression, anxiety, lack of motivation, and loss of self.

Despite the resilience of children, negative consequences are appearing and we fear this is the tip of the iceberg as these issues continue to rise. The interactions and opportunities provided before, during, and after school hours throughout a variety of settings shape the lives of our students. Educators have worked relentlessly to reinvent how we educate our students and provide social interactions over the past six months.

However, extracurricular experiences that include high stress situations, teamwork, dedication and focus towards a common goal cannot be replicated unless students are given the opportunity to play and participate. We urge you to consider three factors before delaying or canceling any future extra-curricular seasons at the high school or junior high/ middle school level.

1. School districts have shown that when given the opportunity, we rise to the challenge and find the delicate balance between health and safety of our school communities while providing for continuity of learning. Districts this summer created a plan, adhered to State safety measures, implemented cleaning protocols and made decisions in the best interest of our students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

2. School districts are creative. We continue to find ways to connect with students, teach them, and provide opportunities for participation, and to hold special events. Schools have students learning in remote, blended and in-person environments. We have made special events such as graduations, parking lot proms, drive through celebrations, senior recognitions and much more happen safely. Parents have become our partners in even deeper and more meaningful ways.

3. In most instances, positive cases found in schools come from outside of the school. We take the safety of our students seriously. When it comes to athletics, schools will provide a safer environment with procedures and accountability with more fidelity than a travel or club program every single time.

Without the opportunities in our schools, students will play for unregulated clubs and travel teams while traveling out of state to do so.

(See, SPORTS, A2)

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EMS (Continued from A1) “It’s clear we need to do something to keep the ambulance service viable, and we need to do it in a fair and equitable manner,” McIntire said. “We had a call the other day, and it took Winchester six minutes to respond. Jacksonville would take 34 minutes. It’s a matter of life and death.”

According to McIntire, several property owners at a Jan. 2020 meeting vocally opposed supporting Winchester EMS by way of a tax levy.

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Above: In front of Monument Park’s Veterans Memorial, eighth grader William Mason performs “Taps” as a part of Winchester’s Veterans Day ceremony Wednesday, Nov. 11.

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Left: Left to right: Nichole Mason and Pastor Kim Scott look on as VFW Commander Matt Barber gives the keynote Veterans Day speech at Winchester’s Monument Park Wednesday, Nov. 11.

Ridge Runner Chronicles: Bill Hoagland

There are still some issues with the Pfizer vaccine We finally received some “good” news on Nov. 3 when we were told that we can expect an effective vaccine for COVID-19 within the next several months.

On that date, Pfizer announced that results from Phase 3 of its testing for a new vaccine have been “favorable.” This conclusion (that the Pfizer vaccine appears to be working) was based on the fact that most, if not all, of the 94 volunteers in Phase 2 of the Pfizer tests who tested positive for the virus after receiving the vaccine had received the placebo or “fake” vaccine, not the “real” vaccine.

In other words, after the Pfizer vaccine was administered to 44,000 volunteers, the only volunteers who have since been diagnosed with the coronavirus have been the volunteers who got the “fake” vaccine, not those who got the “real” vaccine.

This suggests that the “real” Pfizer vaccine is effective.

Close on the heels of the Pfizer vaccine is the Moderna vaccine, which was developed in the same manner as the Pfizer vaccine.

According to Moderna, their vaccine is in Phase 3 and is also almost ready to be approved for distribution.

We certainly needed that good news but we have a long way to go. And there are some issues about the new Pfizer and Moderna vaccines that perhaps got glossed over in our thirst for something positive.

First of all, regardless of how many vaccine candidates eventually get approved for distribution, we are looking at another six months before most of us can count on being vaccinated. There are many unanswered questions, such as whether a particular vaccine is effective over the long haul.

Normally, that determination takes months or even years to resolve. Generally, you would want to wait at least a year or two to see if the antibodies developed from a particular vaccine are likely to remain effective for a reasonable period of time.

But, we are in too big of a rush to wait even another six months before the first vaccinations can be approved.

That is not to say that the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are unsafe; during Phase 2 of the testings, a determination was made that these vaccines can generally be given safely to humans without significant,

“Anytime you say the word tax, people think it’s an ugly word,” McIntire said.

“The bottom line is that if you want services, you’re going to have to find a way to pay for them.”

The city, McIntire said, is drafting a letter to the county commissioners to try and move the issue of funding the ambulance service forward.

“We all — the city, the county and the EMS people — need to sit down and figure this out,” McIntire said.

(Continued from A1) “Even though the recommendations are restrictive, we need to understand that this disease is circulating among us,” Shireman said.

The pandemic, Daws said, is unprecedented, and residents must change their behavior to stem the spread of the disease.

“We’ve never had anything like this,” Daws said.

“We are not used to being told what to do, but until we have a vaccine this is the reality.”

Shireman stressed that even asymptomatic individuals could be spreading the disease throughout the com-

munity.

“Symptoms aren’t the only sign of positivity,” Shireman said. “People need to exercise extreme caution when going about their days.”

Daws added that Scott County’s school districts would be in remote-learning mode until Nov. 30.

“We have gone remote countywide,” Daws said.

“We decided as a group, with the schools and the health department, to take off until after Thanksgiving break.”

Daws said that mounting cases and difficulty in finding enough teachers and substitute teachers led to the decision to go remote.

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harmful side effects. Rather, the issue that might be otherwise clarified by waiting even another six months would be how long the vaccinations will remain effective, especially as to specific high-risk groups such as elderly patients.

But there is another issue that has not received a lot of attention and it is this: the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines both involve revolutionary technology.

In order to quickly create an effective vaccine, Pfizer and Moderna developed a synthetic gene designed to trigger the development of antibodies to fight the coronavirus infection instead of using small doses of the virus itself. This new technology is referred to as “mRNA,” which is short for “messenger ribonucleic acid”. For an excellent (and fascinating) explanation of how this works, you can go to the National Human

Genome Research Institute website, which can be found at “www.genome.gov”, and type in “mRNA.” As some commentators have noted, using a genomebased vaccine is “new and unproven technology;” it has never been used on humans before.

Let’s just hope it works because as I see it, we may not have any other choice if we hope to get rid of this virus in 2021. So bring it on and get in line.

––––––––––––––––––– Q Bill Hoagland has practiced law in Alton for more than 50 years, but he has spent more than 70 years hunting, fishing and generally being in the great outdoors. His wife, Annie, shares his love of the outdoor life. Much of their spare time is spent on their farm in Calhoun County.

Bill can be reached at billhoagland70@gmail.com.

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Sports (Continued from A1) We as superintendents are calling on you to allow our students to participate in extracurricular activities and interscholastic competition. While each scenario is different, schools have shown that we are adaptable, vigilant, and accountable while keeping the health, safety, and well-being of our students as the highest priority. It is time to allow superintendents, athletic directors and coaches the opportunity to partner with IDPH to provide interscholastic competition in a safe environment.

Our students are our top priority and nobody will take better care of them than our schools and the educators who have dedicated their lives to them.

Our students will benefit immensely

from the unrepeatable experiences. The physical, mental and academic wellbeing of our students are depending on us. Our students are depending on you.”

The superintendents signing the letter represent more than 200,000 students across the state of Illinois.

“The question we are asking that no one will give us the answer to is how are 39 other states across the nation about to send kids to school every day and play athletics and keep operating and we can’t,” Blankenship said. “If they can do it, I’m sure Illinois can figure out a way to do it as well.

“Every state around us is playing – Missouri, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Iowa, Indiana – those kids are getting oppor-

tunities that Illinois kids are not getting,” Blankenship said. “That is what we are kinda fighting for – the opportunities that our students are missing that other kids all around them are getting.

I’ve been across the Mississippi a couple of times and as far as I know, the river doesn’t stop the virus. If the other states can do it – Illinois can as well.”

“We have one man in Springfield who thinks he knows better than every other state and he’s not budging and it’s costing our kids,” Blankenship said.

“It is frustrating because our job as administrators and school leaders is to fight and advocate for our kids and we believe we are doing the right thing by our kids, and I think our kids appreciate it.”

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LOCALS/OBITUARIES/NEWS

Wednesday, November 18, 2020

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Demetra Lorraine Beach Cherry Demetra Lorraine Beach Cherry peacefully departed this life at the age of 94 on November 11, 2020 at her home in Winchester, Illinois. She was born on Mother’s Day, May 9, 1926, the daughter of Froman and Helen Hunter Beach in Jerseyville, Illinois. Sh attended the Jerseyville Schools and then attended Shurtleff College in Alton, Illinois.

She married Raymond Cherry, Jr. on April 28, 1944, and he preceded her in death on April 7, 2003.

She is survivied by her three children, David (Jo Ellen) Cherry and Michael (Cindy) Cherry of Winchester and Barbara (Allen) Large of Lawrenceville, Illinois; her grandchildren Elizabeth Cherry of Longwood, Flor-

ida, Jennifer (Andy) Sellars of Winchester, Illinois, Allen (Johanna) Large II and Amy Large of Lawrenceville, Illinois; great grandchildren Noah Sellars of Williamsburg, Virginia, Lauren Sellars and Anna Sellars of Winchester, Illinois, Oliver Large of Lawrenceville, Illinois, Will Nadler and Emma Jo Nadler of Newton, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her grandchildren Michael Cherry, and Melissa Jo Cherry Nadler, as well as her parents and her brothers and sisters, Marion Beach, Helen Alderson, Thornton Beach, Kenneth Beach and Donna Ree Bullock.

She was a member of the First Christian Church of Winchester. A private family graveside service will be

with interment at Winchester City Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the First Christian Church of Winchester or the Winchester EMS. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.airsman-hires.com.

The Coonrod Funeral Home in Winchester is in charge of the arrangements.

Quincy Medical Group to expand home-based care

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Scott County Times Quincy Medical Group (QMG) recently announced plans to develop a Hospital at Home program designed to provide hospital-level care to patients in the comfort of their home with the support of highly skilled physicians, advanced practitioners and nurses supported by advanced technology.

Hospital at Home® is a model of care that was developed by investigators at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Public Health and was successfully tested in a National Demonstration and Evaluation Study.

“As a part of our commitment to transform healthcare, we have been researching best practice, home-based hospital care models and earlier this year became an official licensee of the program,” QMG Interim Chief Medical Officer Dr. Rick Noble said.

“The goals of the program are to help address hospital bed capacity, reduce hospitalization costs and risks and to support seamless transitions of care for patients.”

Noble said that QMG seeks to offer traditional physician home visits, while taking advantage of the human and technological capacity of the

organization.

We want to return to the roots of medicine – making home visits to patients,” Noble said. “It’s home visits plus the tech and support staff of the 21st century.”

Dr. Noble said that the Hospital at Home program is particularly valuable to elderly patients.

“We want to be able to keep an elderly person with memory loss or mild dementia in their own home,” Noble said. “This program will allow patients to remain in their own homes and receive the same comprehensive care they would receive in the hospital.

It will reduce infection rates and confusion rates among patients.”

Noble added that the program has the potential to significantly reduce costs and keep certain patients at home. Prime candidates for Hospital at Home, according to Noble, include lower acuity patients experiencing community acquired pneumonia, skin infections and congestive heart failure.

QMG plans to offer Hospital at Home throughout the organization’s service area.

“Our goal is to roll this out to any region of west-central Illinois that we take care of,” Noble said.

While the timeline for implementation of the Hospital

DR. RICK NOBLE QMG Interim Chief Medical Officer at Home program has not been determined by QMG, Noble expressed optimism of a relatively quick roll-out.

“I would imagine over the next year we could start delivery to lower acuity patients and gradually advance the program,” Noble said.

Patients should call their QMG doctor for help in finding the best level of care to meet their needs and before making unnecessary trips to the hospital. Patients can receive walk-in care seven days a week in Quincy at QMG Now and in the pediatrics department, Keokuk and Pittsfield. QMG Ortho Now also provides walk-in care for patients when an injury or accident occurs that doesn’t require high-level and costly emergency care.

Municipalities call for better coordination of local coronavirus response Mayors frustrated by lack of communication, enforcement support from state The Illinois Municipal League (IML) is calling on Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s Administration to convene a working group comprised of mayors and other local officials to better coordinate coronavirus response efforts at the community level as cases surge across Illinois.

Since April, mayors across Illinois have repeatedly asked to be included in the process of developing mitigations and enforcement measures. A lack of communication from the state as well as little support in enforcing mitigation measures has frustrated mayors who are seeking to protect their communities but have been met with resistance. A more collaborative approach will help ensure the state is better informed of local issues caused by the pandemic, including challenges related to mitigation compliance, and will help promote a more effective community-level response by ensuring local officials are apprised of the latest data driving mitigation efforts.

“We have consistently advised all municipal leaders to abide by health guidelines issued by the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,” Brad Cole, IML Executive Director, said. “However, there is a clear need for additional collaboration.The governor has called for an ‘All-in’ approach to address this crisis yet has rebuffed requests to work hand in hand with local officials to implement solutions that protect our residents. Simply blaming mayors for rising cases does nothing to address the underlying issues preventing more effective mitigation results, including distrust of state mandates among residents and the need for state and county enforcement of mitigation measures.

It is time for the state to work together with mayors, not just point fingers at them, to stem this rising tide.”

Most cities, towns and villages have a limited set of tools when it comes to implementing coronavirus mitigation measures.

For instance, they have no control over food licenses. It falls on the individual county public health departments to revoke an establishment’s food license for failing to abide by mitigation measures. And county state’s attorneys have the sole authority to prosecute violations of state laws and orders.

Further, many mayors are limited in their enforcement authority because they oversee non-home rule communities, where they are only able to put in place measures specifically allowed by state statute. There are 1,081 non-home rule communities in Illinois, compared to 217 home rule communities, which have more discretion to set their own stricter regulations or impose those outlined in the governor’s executive orders.

While mayors have been told by the state to refer enforcement issues to the county public health departments or state police, there has been little follow up by those entities. This has led to uneven compliance across our cities, villages and towns where some individuals and businesses are abiding by mitigation efforts, but others are blatantly disregarding state and local orders while facing no consequences. Confusion over how data is analyzed by the state has also made it difficult for mayors to explain to residents why additional mitigation efforts are required and why they are only applied to certain professions or specific aspects of the service economy.

“These sorts of inconsistencies have caused some residents to question all mitigation efforts, making it even more difficult for local officials to receive compliance with safety regulations,” IML President Ricky J. Gottman, mayor of Vandalia, said.

“We will keep asking our residents and businesses to comply with state mandates, but we must work together to put in place effective mitigation strategies to protect our communities and the wellbeing of everyone across the state.”

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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 the teachers and students during this crazy time, Sam Ford, Shirley Roberts, Red and Connie Sturgeon, Dave Sanders, Harold Jefferson, Brad Fundel, Keith Jefferson, Edna Layne, Elona

Redmon, Mancel and Julie Day, Judy Cannon, Birdie Sturgeon, Gerald and Junia Day, Dana Lashmett family, Joey Schofield family, Michael Ryan, Delores Cannon, Kathy Simmons and Claudia Seely.

Happy Birthday to Matthew Machino on Oct. 21; Lindsey Alred, Darrell Clanton, Mike Elliott, Chuck Winningham and Cecil Lyons on Oct. 22; Dan Jones, Amy Whicker, Harper Fay, Jay Waters and Rochelle Shafer on Oct. 23; Jamie Arnold and Zack Newingham on Oct. 25;

Don Wilson on Oct. 26; Gary Northrop, Shiela Daniels and Ali Peterson on Oct. 27.

Happy Anniversary to Bummy and Jackie Barker on Oct. 24 and Ed and Pat Frost on Oct. 24.

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Filing dates for nominating petitions for the JWCC Board of Trustees set The dates for filing nominating petitions for a seat on the John Wood Community College Board of Trustees are Dec. 14 to 21, 2020.

Petitions must be filed in the Office of the President, located on the third floor of the JWCC Student/Administrative Center on the campus in Quincy at Harrison and 48th streets. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to noon on Friday.

Any resident of the JWCC district interested in being a candidate for the board may still obtain nominating petitions. Petitions are available in the same office.

Two seats on the board will be filled in the consolidated election April 6, 2021.

Trustees are elected at-large from the district. Both of the seats are for full, six-year terms. Trustees whose terms are expiring are Mr. Don Hess of Quincy and Mr. James Gay of Rockport,.

The election is conducted by the county clerk of each county in which JWCC is located; however, nominating petitions are obtained and filed at JWCC in Quincy.

A lottery, if necessary, will be held on Dec. 22, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. in the boardroom located on the third floor of the Student/Administrative Center.

Questions may be directed to Leah Benz, executive assistant to the president, at 217641-4102. Benz serves as a deputy local elections official for the college.

USDA to open signup for the Conservation Reserve Program and CRP grasslands in early 2021 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Monday, Nov. 16 announced the 2021 signup periods for general Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and CRP Grasslands offers.

General signup for CRP will be open from Jan. 4, 2021 to Feb. 12, 2021; signup for CRP Grasslands runs from March 15, 2021 to April 23, 2021. Both programs are competitive and provide annual rental payments for land devoted to conservation purposes.

“The Conservation Reserve Program and the many focused programs that come under it, like CRP Grasslands, are some of our most critical tools we have to help producers better manage their operations while conserving natural resources,” William Graff, State Executive Director said. “As one of our nation’s largest conservation endeavors, CRP has proven to protect our Nation’s valuable resources; and next year’s signup gives our farmers and ranchers an opportunity to enroll in CRP for the first time or continue their participation for another term.

Enrollment Options: CRP – General Signup Through CRP, farmers and ranchers establish long-term, resource-conserving plant species, such as approved grasses or trees, to control soil erosion, improve water quality, and enhance wildlife habitat on cropland. Farmers and ranchers who participate in CRP help provide numerous benefits to the nation’s environment and economy. CRP general signup is held annually. The competitive general signup includes increased opportunities for enrollment of wildlife habitat through the State Acres For Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE) initiative.

Grasslands Signup CRP Grasslands helps landowners and operators protect grassland, including rangeland, and pastureland and certain other lands while maintaining the areas as grazing lands. Protecting grasslands contributes positively to the economy of many regions, provides biodiversity of plant and animal populations and improves environ-

mental quality. A separate CRP Grasslands signup is offered each year following general signup.

Signed into law in 1985, CRP is one of the largest private-lands conservation programs in the United States. It was originally intended to primarily control soil erosion and potentially stabilize commodity prices by taking marginal lands out of production. The program has evolved over the years, providing many conservation and economic benefits. The program marks its 35-year anniversary this December.

Program successes include: Q Preventing more than 9 billion tons of soil from eroding, which is enough soil to fill 600 million dump trucks; Q Reducing nitrogen and phosphorous runoff relative to annually tilled cropland by 95 and 85 percent, respectively; Q Sequestering an annual average of 49 million tons of greenhouse gases, equal to taking 9 million cars off the road; Q Creating more than 3 million acres of restored wetlands while protecting more than 175,000 stream miles with riparian forest and grass buffers, which is enough to go around the world seven times; and Q Benefiting bees and other pollinators and increasing populations of ducks, pheasants, turkey, bobwhite quail, prairie chickens, grasshopper sparrows and many other birds.

The successes of CRP contribute to USDA’s Agriculture Innovation Agenda and its goal of reducing the environmental footprint of U.S. agriculture by half by 2050. Earlier this year, Secretary Perdue announced the departmentwide initiative to align resources, programs and research to position American agriculture to better meet future global demands.

For more information on CRP, visit fsa.usda. gov or contact your local FSA county office.

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“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.”

Psalm 28:7 NIV

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hese are trying times for most of us, and things can sometimes seem desperate. When the dark mood of despair descends upon us, things can seem hopeless and our efforts to make things better may seem futile. But it is important to realize that our moods affect how we see the world. Dark moods turn the whole world dark, and even affect our memories. It is hard to remember the good times when we’re feeling sad and hopeless. Keep in mind this distorting effect of our moods. We should also remember that our moods change, sometimes very quickly and for no apparent reason. Things will get better, often without us doing anything.

Sometimes we need to seek solutions to our problems, but sometimes we can do nothing and let the problems resolve themselves. And if there is no way to resolve the problems you’re

having, turn them over to God. In moments of true despair, sometimes we just have to surrender to God, as it were, and let Him take over. In reality, God is in control and we often have very little control over the events in our life. Let go of the illusion of control and let God take over.

–Christopher Simon

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ACTIVITIES

Horoscopes ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, creative energies may be high this week. You will have to find a way to channel them into something productive at work. Many ideas will come your way.

VIRGO Aug 24/Sept 22 Use extra care with your words, Virgo.

Some people may not pick up on your sense of humor. There’s a possibility that people may take things personally.

TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Emotionally you should be feeling quite well this week, Taurus. It could be a perfect time for spending moments with a sweetheart or relaxing with the kids.

LIBRA Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, this week you may find yourself in the perfect position to meet the right person. This person can be a love interest or a new friend. Invite him or her in with open arms.

GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 The week ahead certainly will not be boring, Gemini. The adventurous side of you wants to take some risks and try something that is normally off-limits.

Move ahead slowly.

SCORPIO Oct 24/Nov 22 The planets may activate your subconscious mind which could play out in your dreams. Try to pay attention to your dreams this week and log the important details.

CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22 It is important to let others have their moments to shine, Cancer. This week, give others their due time, and do not interrupt when someone is offering his or her opinion.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21 Restlessness might be consuming you, Sagittarius. You may be tempted to get outside more often or plan a getaway, but unfortunately tasks at home and at work dominate.

LEO Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, at some point this week you may find yourself involved in a project that has piqued your interest for some time.

As long as it doesn’t consume all of your energy, it can be productive.

CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20 Of course you may want to get everything correct on the first attempt, Capricorn. But that does not always happen. Keep trying because practice makes perfect.

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AQUARIUS Jan 21/Feb 18 You may be feeling a little blue, Aquarius. Make a few minor changes to shake things up. A little change may be all you need to get over the blues.

PISCES Feb 19/Mar 20 Increased pressures at work may strain your nerves a bit, Pisces.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SCOTT COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF MAUVAISTERRE DRAINAGE AND LEVEE DISTRICT OF SCOTT COUNTY, ILLINOIS NOTICE OF HEARING ON TENTATIVE BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE TO EACH AND ALL OF THE LANDOWNERS IN SAID DISTRICT AND TO ALL OTHER PERSONS TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given you, and each of you, that the Commissioners of Mauvaisterre Drainage and Levee District have heretofore adopted a tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance IRU VDLG 'LVWULFW IRU WKH ¿VFDO year beginning October 1, 2020 and ending September 30, 2021; that a copy of the VDPH LV QRZ FRQYHQLHQWO\ DYDLODEOH WR WKH SXEOLF IRU LQspection at the home of Commissioner James Freeman, &URSPDWH 5RDG %OXIIV 6FRWW &RXQW\ ,OOLQRLV DW ZKLFK SODFH LW PD\ EH LQVSHFWHG E\ anyone so desiring.

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FAMILY FEATURES

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he holiday season and all its celebrating often means full days of visiting family and friends, opening gifts and enjoying moments with loved ones, even if much of that interaction may take place virtually this year. With all the laughter and happiness, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re bound to get hungry, and feeding the family throughout the day means youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need recipe ideas ready for the occasion.

Starting the big day with a bountiful breakfast helps begin the festivities on a high note, while appetizers help hold everyone over for the main course, sides and, of course, dessert. Consider these tasty dishes to take your holiday gatherings to new heights from morning to night.

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Centering your holiday meal around a turkey cooked to golden perfection is the ideal way to serve a feast. Without the right preparation and execution, however, your bird could fall short. To ensure your holiday dinner centerpiece lives up to expectations, follow these simple tips, from purchase to plate: 1. Buy the right bird. Finding a turkey thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just the right size for your expected party is the start to a successful gathering. One

common rule of thumb is the buy 1 pound of turkey per person â&#x20AC;&#x201C; so, for a 10-person meal, purchase a 10-pound turkey. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget that nearly everyone loves leftovers, so you may consider buying a few pounds more than necessary.

2. Be patient. If you opt for a frozen turkey, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rush the thawing process. For larger turkeys, it can take days to defrost properly.

3. Timing is everything. Finding the right amount of time for your turkey to spend

in the oven is crucial but not always the easiest thing to do. For an 8-12-pound bird, aim for 2.5-3.5 hours; 12-16 pounds for 3.5-4 hours; 16-20 pounds for 4-4.5 hours, and so on. The key is bringing the turkey to a temperature reading of 170 F. 4. Let it rest. Instead of pulling the turkey out of the oven and immediately carving it, give it a chance to rest for 20-30 minutes, which allows the juices to soak into the meat and moisten it up.

An Easy and Cheesy Holiday Appetizer

Call Together Loved Ones with Cookies

If you need a last-minute appetizer or want to impress your friends, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the time to spend hours making something, consider this easy-to-make, easy-to-eat cheesy treat.

This Cheeseball recipe calls for a handful of common household ingredients like cream cheese, cheddar cheese, vegetables and Worcestershire sauce rolled together and chilled IRU D WDVW\ GLS VHUYHG ZLWK FUDFNHUV )RU DGGHG Ă&#x20AC;DYRU LWÂśV PDGH using Buddig Beef, which has been feeding traditions for more than 75 years with its time-tested appetizer.

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A true holiday celebration calls for sharing moments with loved ones and creating memories that can last a lifetime. Crafting a sweet GHVVHUW WR FDS Rŕľľ WKH IHVWLYLWLHV LV D SHUIHFW ZD\ WR FRPH WRJHWKHU LQ the kitchen and enjoy the moment with those who matter most.

These Gingerbread Cookies made with C&H sugar can be a hallmark holiday treat that allow kids to help in the process. Once theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re out of the oven, ask little ones to help decorate the festive and delightful cookies.

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Gingerbread Cookies

Total time: 30 minutes Servings: 10 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

FXSV RXQFHV ÂżQHO\ VKUHGGHG cheddar cheese 1 can (2 1/4 ounces) sliced black olives, drained 2 tablespoons minced green onion 2 tablespoons minced red bell pepper 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 packages (4 ounces) Buddig Beef or Ham, chopped, divided 1 package assorted crackers

Cheeseball

In large bowl of mixer on medium speed, beat cream cheese and cheddar cheese until creamy.

Mix in black olives, green onion, red bell pepper, Worcestershire sauce, pepper and 2 ounces chopped beef until well combined.

Form into ball. Wrap in plastic wrap. &KLOO DW OHDVW KRXUV WR DOORZ Ă&#x20AC;DYRUV WR EOHQG Just before serving, roll in remaining chopped beef until completely coated.

Serve with assorted crackers.

Recipe courtesy of Bernice Baran Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 10-12 minutes Yield: 24 cookies 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup C&HÂŽ Dark Brown Sugar 1 large egg 1/4 cup molasses 1 3/4 cups all-purpose

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A Memorable Morning Breakfast Holiday mornings are iconic for those moments spent together opening gifts, sharing stories and enjoying a meal. Skip the cereal and frozen foods for a spread like these Orange Eggs Benedict with a homemade hollandaise sauce. :LWK VL[ VHUYLQJV LWÂśV SHUIHFW IRU D IDPLO\ EUHDNIDVW WR ÂżOO empty stomachs after a morning of gift-giving. Plus, kids can join in on the fun by helping make the hollandaise, which simply requires mixing a few ingredients before pouring over the completed dish.

Find more breakfast recipes at Culinary.net.

Orange Eggs Benedict

Orange Eggs Benedict

Serves: 6 Orange Hollandaise: 2 egg yolks 1 orange, juice only 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

water tablespoon white vinegar eggs cup butter, softened French baguette slices, 3/4-inch thick each thick slices ham cup orange marmalade orange zest, for garnish To make Orange Hollandaise: In small bowl, blend egg yolks, orange juice and salt until combined. Gradually add melted butter into egg mixture while blending. Set aside.

In skillet, add water halfway up sides. Add vinegar. Bring to simmer. Break eggs into water to poach. Cook 3-4 minutes until whites are cooked through and yolks are still runny. Using slotted spoon, remove eggs and drain on paper towels.

Spread butter on one side of bread slices. Place bread in skillet and cook until golden brown. Add ham to same skillet and cook until browned on both sides.

To assemble, spread bread slices with orange marmalade.

Top each with one slice cooked ham and one poached egg.

Pour hollandaise over eggs and garnish with orange zest.

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