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Times NEWS Winchester ponders fate of pool.

See page A2 Pike-Scott Farm Bureau takes awards.

See page A3 Winchester Hometown Christmas.

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Cougars use team effort to defeat Brown County.

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VOLUME NO. 152 NUMBER 50

Police Department wants to stay in old city hall

By CARMEN ENSINGER Scott County Times The proposal to move the Winchester Police Department into the new city hall has been met with opposition from Police Chief George Lindsey.

Lindsey addressed the council at the Dec. 4 City Council meeting presenting the council with numerous reasons why the police department should stay where it is at now. “Probably the biggest reason we need to stay in this building is because of the backup generator that was purchased in 2005 through a technology grant,�

Lindsey said. “We are a backup for the Sheriff’s Department which handles the paging. If their radios go down we can page out the fire and EMS and we need to keep that paging ability.�

Moving the department to the new city hall would require the city to purchase another generator at a cost of around $15,000.

Another reason to keep the police department where it is at is because of the parking. The old bank building is located on the square and next to The Dog House bar. “I really don’t want to be parking our police cars right next to the bar – I’m just not comfortable with that at all,�

Lindsey said. “And if we park them on the square and take up 3 or 4 spots, I’m sure the businesses won’t like that either.�

Lindsey said the owner of the Dog House isn’t too thrilled with having the police parking near the bar and Mayor Rex McIntire concurred. “The owner of the Dog House contacted me and he’s worried about how it is going to affect his business,� McIntire said. “He has a bonfied business here in town and I can understand his concerns.�

There is also the issue of privacy, especially for juveniles.

The law states that juveniles must be kept separate from the public when they are being interviewed. “On Sept. 23, I had a woman

from the Department of Corrections come down and discuss how we handle juveniles,�

Lindsey said. “I believe she received a complaint because I have had juveniles in here and the guys from the street department are walking through here.�

The original plans were to move the police department to the new city hall and the fire department and street department would remain in the old city hall. Lindsey wants to see the street department moved to the new city hall instead of his department.

McIntire said he was fine with the idea. “I don’t see a problem with George moving his office up front and John (Simmons) said he would be fine moving his office to the new city hall,� he said. “They (street department) have more interaction with the clerks than the police department does anyway. I’m just asking the council to reconsider what we talked about, especially since we haven’t moved anything yet.�

Several council members didn’t agree. “I still like the idea of the police department being at city hall,� Alderman Lawrence Coultas said. “You have some good points here but I just always thought having city hall and the police department in one building was the way it should be,�

Alderwoman Cathy Debold said.

Alderman Ron Bell said he was just aggravated with the whole situation. “We are already two to three months behind in the remodeling and nobody came to the council and said they had a problem,� he said. “That is why we had the meeting.�

The council met on a Saturday but Lindsey was not at that meeting to voice his concerns about moving his offices which was why he was speaking up now. “I’d say lets just put it on the back burner and discuss it more in January,� McIntire said. “We are not going to get moved in before the holidays anyway.�

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Gatlin Littig, 3, of Winchester looks inquisitively at Santa while visiting at the Outreach Community Center during Winchester’s Hometown Christmas Saturday morning.

City to apply for grant to renovate new city hall

By CARMEN ENSINGER Scott County Times City Attorney John Paul Coonrod asked the Winchester City Council at the Dec. 4 meeting what their priorities were regarding the improvements they would like to make at the new city hall in order to fill out the grant.

Coonrod said that the state has some extra money and the city could receive up to $60,000 in funds. “In order to fill out the grant, I’m going to have to have an idea of what you see as the highest priority,� Coonrod said. “But in order to fill out the grant, I’m going to have to have some numbers on how much those repairs are going to cost.�

Alderman Ron Bell thought the number one priority should be the windows. “There are windows on the second floor that are falling out and the overhang is falling apart,� he said. “I got an estimate on the overhang and was quoted $4,255 just for that.�

The electrical in the building also needs

“I think we need to get this grant submitted within the next two weeks – we should not wait three weeks.�

John Paul Coonrod Winchester City Attorney

upgraded but no estimate was available for that project. Also, the council would like to see new energy efficient lighting throughout the building.

Mention was made of several items in the old city hall that needs attention, such as the heating and cooling. “If we are talking about prioritizing projects for new city hall I would rather not include anything on the old city hall for this (See, GRANT, A2)

Florence Bridge closed for the day

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GRADE WOLVERINES HEAD TO CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

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After a 22-18 win over Springfield Calvary Saturday, the Winchester seventh grade girls will play Paris in the 2A state championship Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. in Paris. Team members are, front row, left to right: Reagan Brown, Vickie McGee, Braylee Littig, Ashlyn Likes, Jaeden Reardon, Breeana Gregory, Myah Little, Hailey Jefferson, Hallee Lawson.

Back row, left to right: Head Coach Jason Likes, Adrienne Kaufmann, Kylie Clayton, Brylee Lawson, Toni Naccarato, Sofie Grubb, Aubrey Blevins, Asst Coach Curt Lawson. More information on A8.

The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that the bridge that carries Illinois 106 over the Illinois River at Florence will close Thursday, Dec. 12.

The closure is necessary as part of ongoing repairs on the bridge and will last from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 12. A detour utilizing Illinois 100, Interstate 72 and U.S. 54 will be posted.

Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment.

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Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Winchester ponders fate of pool

By CARMEN ENSINGER Scott County Times Winchester council members discussed the fate of the Winchester Pool at the Dec. 4 council meeting after the lowest bid came in at $195,000 over the estimate.

The city applied for and received a 50/50 matching grant through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Benton and Associates prepared bid documents to replace the bath house and filter house, install a new liner and do various other upgrades at a cost of $670,000 meaning the city would be responsible for $335,000.

However, the lowest of the five bids came in at $865,800. A special meeting was held Monday afternoon with Benton and Associates to try to find ways to cut costs. “I don’t think there is enough fat to trim to get it down that much,� Mayor Rex McIntire said. “I was borderline spending $335,000 on the pool that

not a high percentage of the community uses. But it is an asset to the community and I would like to keep it thriving but we also have to look at the cost of doing so.�

Some suggestions were made at the Monday meeting by Benton and Associates. “One of the suggestions they had was to downsize the pool house and change the materials to see some savings,� McIntire said. “I am not in agreement with putting up an inferior building. We wanted to put u8p something the community could be proud of.�

Alderwoman Teri Gregory asked if changes were made if the grant would still be good. “When we approached the IDNR with the grant we didn’t have a footprint – we just told them the items that needed addressed,� McIntire said. “We had no blueprints. We can make some changes but if it is totally redone it would probably have to be rebid.�

The city could have requested up to

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$400,000 through the grant but since the estimates drawn up by Benton’s and Associates was only $670,000, the city just asked for the $335,000.

McIntire asked Benton’s if the city could request more funds since the city left $65,000 on the table. “At the meeting we had Monday, I volunteered to go to Springfield with Greg Hillis to IDNR and explain to them how the bids came in,� he said. “I am not real optimistic but we could plead with them and maybe get another $65,000 from them once they realize our situation. It doesn’t hurt to try.�

Discussion was held about holding off on the bath house until next year.

However, since the filter house has already been taken down, that would have to be built before the next pool season. The city has until May of 2021 to use the grant funds. “Right now it is up in the air and we will just have to see what we can do,�

McIntire said. “We will have to see where we can find funds. Right now it is just not feasible.�

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Operation Blue Elf Scott County Sheriff Tom Eddinger, left, stands next to a county squad car filled with toys Saturday during Winchester’s Hometown Christmas. The Sheriff’s Department was collecting toys to be distributed to the less fortunate in Scott County during the Christmas holiday.

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Q Dale Blue (Fish and Company) from Lake of the Ozarks will be performing Dec 14 at the River Bank Bar and Grill in Florence. Ticket sales will benefit Winchester Train Depot/ Scott County Historical Society.

Auction items include two tickets for a Blues hockey game and a weekend getaway at the Lake of the Ozarks. 7-11p.m.

Q The Annual, Sunday School Christmas Program will be held Sunday, Dec.15 at the Winchester United Methodist Church.The Program will be during the 9 a.m. Worship Service. The children of WUMC Sunday School will remind everyone in word, song and dance about the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ and the True meaning of Christmas.

Grant (Continued from A1) grant application,� Alderman Lawrence Coultas said. “I’d just rather concentrate on the new city hall and if we get that Capitol Grant of $50,000 we could use it for the old city hall.�

Coonrod said time is of the essence in submitting for the grant. “I think we need to get this grant submitted within the next two weeks – we should not wait three weeks,� he said. “I’d like to get together next week and hammer some of these things out and then have a special meeting to approve the grant application.�

In regards to the Capitol Grant, Mayor Rex McIntire said he had contacted Senator McClure and McClure called him back and left a message which he played for the council. “Basically, he said he put us in for $50,000 in grant funding,�McIntire said. “The only hangup is that he has no clue how long it is going to

take because as we all know the state takes forever to pay anything. It’s just a matter of waiting now.

Coonrod discussed the tax levy with the council noting that the rate would stay about the same but he was aiming at a small decrease in the rate. “This ordinance increases the levy by $2,000 over last year which is well below the five percent threshold,� he said. “That increase in the actual dollar amount is due to an increase in property values in the county.�

However, Coonrod noted that the increase is subject to the rate of collection of taxes and the amount of exemptions taken by homeowners. “The actual amount of the increase is subject to how close the EAV is to reality and what property will be valued at,� Coonrod said. “I have maxed out the General and Library funds and shifted any money left over to IMRF. All the other funds were kept exactly as they were last year.�

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SECOND CHANCES ARE AVAILABLE IN DEER HUNTING AS IN LIFE

My deer season has not been anything to write home about.

One buck in Kentucky that never gave me a chance to draw on, and one buck in Missouri that I shot and never found, is all I can tell you about. But if you don’t know, the best season is coming up.

It’s the second rut. Don’t tell anybody.

Yes, the second rut! It is maybe the best deer-hunting secret I know. I can remember a friend telling me about this several years ago. I thought he was crazy and was just telling me this for conversation purposes. But year after year, he showed me the proof. I still wasn’t convinced until I began seeing the biggest deer cruising my property during the second and third week of December.

I knew then, he was right.

Here’s why it’s the best. Each doe comes in heat during the second or third week of

November in most parts of the country. If that doe is not bred during those days, she will come back in heat 30 days later.

Since those unbred doe are so few, the bucks are cruising everywhere to find them and take advantage of a second chance. A buck I may never see during any other time of the season may just show up during those two weeks.

So, my season is not over yet! I’m still in the hunt—pardon the pun.

In other areas of life, second chances are the most beneficial as well.

It seems, whether we like it or not, we are less likely to make the same mistake twice.

I’m not exactly sure why, except for the memory of past mistakes. They seem to linger a little longer. The sting of a bad decision seems to stay with us when most other emotions are

gone.

I think this is all the more reason to be thankful that God gives second chances. It’s a great reason to thank God for his plan of salvation and for his plan of restoration. Both are based on grace. You see, grace is the unmerited and undeserved favor of God. And grace is always initiated by the one who is giving grace.

This means God can give chance after chance because his favor is not conditional on our response.

It’s conditional only on he’s ability and willingness to keep extending it. I think the problem many of us have is thinking that God thought he was making a perfect creation, and that he doesn’t know about our constant tendencies to mess up – time after time.

He does, however, know.

And, he knows not only because he’s God but because

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Wednesday, December 11, 2019

WINCHESTER

BY IRENE TREECE 217-371-1386

Hello Scott County Congratulations to the 7th grade girls on their win good luck in Paris on Dec. 12th.

The Christmas on the square Saturday was a success. It was really busy and the weather awesome. The parade on Saturday night was beautiful. Where was Santa Clause? I must have missed him.

Breakfast at the Pitt Stop is very good with a large selection of pastries to chose from. Stop in, say hello and enjoy a cup of coffee.

Prayers to the Kem-

per family for the loss of their beloved Doris “Doe” Wright Kemper. She was a special person loved by everyone that knew her.

Check out Buck and Jo`s their hours have changed but their food has not. Stop by and enjoy a meal.

The Winchester Bowling Alley also has good food.

We have a nice group of eateries here in Winchester.

Last Week`s Trivia - -Generally speaking a mountain is much higher and steeper than a hill.

Although no set height exists for a landform to be classed as a mountain, some

topographers consider a mountain to be any landform whose highest peak is at least 1,968 feet above mean sea level. Elevations above 984 feet are also considered mountains if they rise sharply from the ground, The average height of the world`s mountains is 1.25 miles with mount Everest being 29,029 feet or 5.5 miles.

Next Week`s Trivia - - What Is Frostbite?

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Pike-Scott Farm Bureau takes awards The Pike-Scott Farm Bureau was recognized for its achievements during the 105th Annual Meeting.

Pike-Scott Farm Bureau received the following program awards:Gold for membership quota, (2,176 members) , ag literacy, legislative/political process, local affairs, member relations. They received a silver in policy development and a bronze in com-

modities and marketing, health and safety and communication and promotion.

Pike-Scott Farm Bureau is a Group III County. Group III County Farm Bureaus are those with 2,001–3,000 members.

As part of its Annual Meeting, Illinois Farm Bureau presents program and committee awards in recognition of outstanding county Farm Bureau volun-

teer efforts throughout the year.

The Illinois Farm Bureau is a member of the American Farm Bureau Federation, a national organization of farmers and ranchers. Founded in 1916, IFB is a non-profit, membership organization controlled by farmers who join through their county Farm Bureau.

IFB represents two out of three Illinois farmers.

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BY PEGGY STURGEON CLEMONS, 742-3822

Hello from Alsey- Had a few days of nice weather but more winter weather is on the way. It is almost December.

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

Others on our prayer list includes Harold Jefferson, Connie Sturgeon, Keith Jefferson, Edna Layne, Don Jefferson, Judy Cannon, Dean Howard, Judy Bigley, Michael Ryan, Bob Hoots, Bill McNeece, Jim Simmons, Angie Schoondyke, Dan Seely, Lloyd Eldred, Jennifer Alred, Elma Redmon, Tyrah Timmerman, Cecil McCoelum, Family (fire victims).

Happy Birthday to Jeff Gansz, Dawson Zeyne Motley and Sue Riggs on Dec. 8- Debbie Hart, Autumn Savage, and Robin Lyons on Dec. 9- Minnie Cooper on December 10- Tom Clanton, Katie Boester and Iden Griffin on December 12-Adam Hello from Alsey! Finally some sun after wind and rain for several days.

Remember our men and women in uniform and the leaders of our country in your prayers. Others on our prayer list include Harold Jefferson, Connie Sturgeon, Keith Jefferson, Don Jefferson, Edna Layne, Judy Cannon, Elma Redmon, Judy Bigley, Bob Hoots, Michael Ryan, Bill McNeece, Dean Howard, Tyrah Timmerman, Jennifer Alred, Angie Schoondyke, Dan Seely.

Happy Birthday to Rick Moore, Jerry Ingram, Sabrina Schnake and Linda Scroggins on December 16Jon Kerbes, Ronnie Holmes, and Sam Wallace on December 17- Brenda Fundel, Amy George, Carla Wallace, Rob Harmon, Carol Blackburn on December 19- Curtis Hart, Paul Fearneyhough, Ryke

Reardon and Ron Coultas on Dec. 13-Kyle Massey, Kristopher Massey and Julie Peterson on Dec. 14Kalaney McGee and Casey Kline on December 15.

Happy Anniversary to John and Judy Craig on December 14.

Royal Neighbors members Judy and Josh Cannon, Janet Ingram, Pat Brown, and Beth Cleveneger furnished cupcakes and brownies and assisted Manchester Baptist Church to serve 123 students with free lunches on Monday.

Jim Welsh was supper guest at the home of Peggy Clemons on Sunday evening.

Judy and Josh Cannon were Tuesday evening guests at the home of Peggy Clemons. Several games of yahtzee were played.

Birdie Sturgeon, Judy and Josh Cannon and Peggy Clemons enjoyed catfish and the Double Duece Bar and Grill in Alsey on Friday evening.

Jensen Fay on December 20- Denny Savage and Mike Clanton on December 21Zoi Lemons on December 22.

Happy Anniversary to Jeremy and Shawn Fry on December 18- Jerry and Colleen Lovekamp on December 20- Larry and Jeanne Bigham on December 21.

Thanksgiving guests at the home of Ellen and Jessie Brown and Drake Rueter were Rod and Connie Sturgeon, Devin Parker, Chancey Sturgeon, Birdie Sturgeon, Peggy Clemon, Kendra and Kinsey Hester, Tyce and Victoria Sanders, Harold and Jane Brown.

Saturday night supper guests at the home of Peggy Clemons were Birdie Sturgeon, Josh and Judy Cannon.

All enjoyed chili and a game of dominos.

Judy and Josh Can-

The Scott County Dog Rescue is sponsoring a Queen of Hearts drawing each Thursday at 7 p.m. at Rose’s Cantinia in Alsey. Last week Debbie Griffith won $25.00.

For more details, contact Becky Lashmett at Scott County Dog Rescue.

Don and Judy Bigely hosted a Thanksgiving Supper on Saturday. Guests included Rod and Connie Sturgeon, Ellen and Jessie Brown, Drake Rueter, John and Terri Fryman, Jake, Katie, Jace, and Max Fryman, Jim and Shannon Fryman, Cindy and Michael Ryan, JC, Brandi, Kinsley, Konner Fryman. Also Judy’s Birthday was celebrated.

That’s all folks. Have a good week.

Be a friend to someone in need this week. non traveled to Glen Carbon on Thanksgiving. Other guests at the home of Patti Gregory in Glen Carbon included Kevin, Max, and Jane Kaegy, Nathan Kaegy and Megan Leppert, and Beth Kaegy.

Royal Neighbors Chapter 3190 furnished cupcakes and brownies for free lunches for students. Beth Clevenger, Judy Cannon, and Pat Brown assisted Cornerstone Baptist in serving 126 students on Monday.

Barrow Baptist Church had a soup and sandwich supper on Sunday evening following decorating the church and fellowship hall.

Royal Neighbors Chapter 3190 members gathered at Buck and Jo’s too on Wednesday to hold their Christmas dinner. 11 member were present to enjoy the day.

Illinois DNR Newsbits - December 2019 Archery Deer and Fall Turkey Permits: Illinois Archery Deer and Illinois Archery Fall Turkey seasons are open through Jan. 19, 2020 (archery seasons are closed during the final weekend of Firearm Deer Season, Dec. 5-8, in counties open to firearm deer hunting).

Permits are available overthe-counter at DNR Direct license and permit vendors.

Find a vendor near you at https://bit.ly/2sBAKIl. Archery, Firearm, Muzzleloader, and Late-Winter/CWD Seasons CWD Sampling: Deer hunters statewide are encouraged to allow samples to be taken from adult deer they harvest for chronic wasting disease (CWD) sampling. Check the IDNR website at this link for locations that are serving as CWD sampling stations, taking samples from entire deer or deer heads through Jan. 19, 2020: https://bit.ly/2Rjt87w.

Late-Winter/CWD Season Information: For details on the upcoming 2019-20 Late-Winter Antlerless-only and Special Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) deer seasons, visit https://bit.ly/34ILQcO. For a map of Late-Winter season and Special CWD season open counties, visit https://bit.ly/35WcM97.

Holiday Tours at Jarrot Mansion: Check out a special holiday season treat with a chance to learn the story of St. Nicholas and tour the beautiful Jarrot Mansion in Cahokia. St. Nicholas – or Père Noël, as he became known to the French – will visit the Jarrot Mansion State Historic Site in Cahokia Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10:00 a.m.

to 4:00 p.m. to greet families and share treats with children amid candlelight and traditional holiday decorations.

The Jarrot Mansion, one of the oldest brick homes in Illinois, was built around 1810 by merchant Nicholas Jarrot, one of many French settlers who prospered in early Illinois. It will be open for free tours during the event, with St. Nicholas scheduled to stay frin 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The Jarrot Mansion State Historic Site is located at 124 East First Street in Cahokia. For more information, call 618-332-1782.

Davis Mansion Christmas Event: The 2019 “Christmas At the Mansions” event in Bloomington Saturday, Dec. 7, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. will feature holiday festivities at two of Illinois’ most beautiful historic homes. The event will include special holiday tours of the historic David Davis Mansion, home of Judge David Davis, his wife Sarah and their family as they celebrate “An Old-Fashioned Christmas.”

Holiday revelers also will be invited to tour the stately Ewing Manor as part of the event in which both homes will be elegantly decorated for Christmas. Tour tickets may be purchased in advance for $15.00 at the David Davis Mansion Visitors Center, Casey’s Garden Center, The Garlic Press, HyVee, or either Schnucks location in Bloomington-Normal. Tickets also may be purchased for $16.00 online at www. christmasatthemansions.com.

Tickets purchased the day of the event will be $18.00 and will only be available at the

David Davis Mansion.

Old-Fashioned Christmas at Lincoln Log Cabin: Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site presents an OldFashioned Christmas holiday event Saturday, Dec. 7 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., with music and treats for the entire family. The cabin’s historic interpreters will discuss the ever-changing Christmas traditions during Abraham Lincoln’s time and how the Greek bishop St. Nicholas came to be known as Santa Claus. The Visitor’s Center will feature music, snacks and family-friendly activities. Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site is part of the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area. It re-creates the 19th century home of Thomas and Sarah Bush Lincoln, father and stepmother of the president. The site is eight miles south of Charleston and is open Wednesday through Sunday for free public tours.

Super Saturday at the Illinois State Museum: Children and their families are invited to learn more about how animals adapt to Illinois’ cold winter months during the Winter Wonderland Super Saturday event at the Illinois State Museum in Springfield Saturday, Dec. 7 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Participants will learn how animals and people alike adapt to the winter cold, create winter crafts that can be given as gifts, and build a snowman. Super Saturday activities are recommended for children ages 5 and up and their caregivers.

For more information, contact events@illinoisstatemuseum. org or call 217-782-6044.

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Attending the 105 Annual Meeting of the Illinois Farm Bureau in Chicago recently were members of the Pike-Scott Farm Bureau, left to right,Jeremy Thomas, David Gay, Wayne Brown and Kim Curry.

good GROWING Keeping you growing with good ideas s University of Illinois Extension

Gift ideas for gardeners this holiday season I completely understand why Santa makes his list and then checks it twice. For me, figuring out what others want for Christmas is incredibly difficult. Often my wife will ask, “What should we get for so-and-so?”

My response, a shake of my head and a shrug of my shoulders. It seems all my good gift ideas pop into my head in the middle of the summer or on Christmas Eve. Fortunately, my wife knows her stuff when it comes to gift-giving.

Because my job centers on plants and horticulture, I have been getting a lot of emails and catalogs for holiday gardening gifts. The following are a couple of popular gift ideas for the gardener in your life.

Gloves – Hands down, these are the gardener’s main tool. Take it from someone who used to do most outdoor work without gloves. I’ve pulled mulch, gravel, plastic, even pieces of glass out from underneath my fingernails.

The time a tiny piece of wood mulch got stuck under my nail and got infected was the last straw and I have used garden gloves ever since.

While garden gloves can be stylish, remember gardeners are doing some labor-intensive work and even a good pair of gloves will wear out after one year. Many gardeners have a brand they like best, so it never hurts to ask or investigate their garden shed to see what type and size of gloves they wear.

Pruners – There are two types of gardeners, those that buy cheap pruners and replace them when they break and those that have high-quality tools and maintain them for years and years. I could do most of my gardening with hand pruners, a bucket, and a sharp shovel. If you go the route of online garden tool shopping, buyer beware.

It has become more regular where those purchasing high-quality items such as Felco pruners from the online retail giants, wind up receiving knock-off, poorly made tools. For online shoppers always check the ‘Seller’ often listed on retail sites like Amazon, Etsy, and Overstock. Or go directly to the company’s website.

However, I highly recommend buying your gardening tools at a local garden center and supporting hometown business owners.

Plants – Can you go wrong with this one? Well, yes actually you can. Most gardeners will not refuse a plant, but most gardeners also have too many plants already. Plus, maybe you just gave them their twentieth Poinsettia for this year and they now can’t stand the sight of this living holiday décor.

If you are going to be giving a houseplant, do some research! Is it going to be a huge plant? Will your gardener have a spot for it to live? I often think the best ‘plant’ you can give is a gift certificate to a local garden center so the gardener can pick out what they want. I

mean, they are going to go overspend on plants anyway in the spring, might as well help them out.

Botanical Garden Membership – An annual membership to a renowned botanical garden may seem nearly useless. How many times will a Central Illinois gardener get to Chicago or St. Louis? Turns out membership has its perks!

Botanical garden membership is often reciprocal with other large and small botanical gardens and arboreta throughout the US. Botanical garden membership often offers free or reduced admission fees, gifts, newsletters, access to special events, and more.

What would be my ideal garden gift? Well, nothing much really. Just something straightforward and simple like an automated greenhouse complete with concrete flooring, heated water supply, supplemental lighting, automated temperature controls, and built-in irrigation.

You know, not much.

Good Growing Tip of the Week: What is one of the best gardening holiday gifts? Gardening books you can read during the winter months! While coffee table garden picture books are alluring, opt for sciencebased literature. Illinois Extension has publications available for sale and I do have my own favorite authors like Doug Tallamy and Linda Chalker-Scott among others to recommend.

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Assembly of God Church

Glasgow Baptist Church

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

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

Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Evening Worship - 6 p.m.

Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study - 6 p.m.

Office open 3rd Wednesday of each month from 2:30-5:30 p.m.

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, December 15: Divine Service, 10:30a.m.

Wednesday, December 18: Confirmation Classes at Trinity Lutheran Church, Bluffs: 2nd Class -2:30p.m.

3rd Class - 4:15p.m.

1st Class - 5:30p.m.

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 Bill Baughman Church: 217-742-3480 Email: fbcwinchester@gmail.com Website: fbcwinchester.com Office hours: Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Sunday, Dec 15 9 a.m. Bible Study 10 a.m. Worship service. Message “Unexpected Announcements�

Tuesday, Dec.17 6:30 p.m. AWANA Christmas Party.

Pics with Santa Wednesday, Dec.18 2:30 p.m. 6-12 grade walk-in ministry Tuesday, Dec.24 5 p.m. Candlelight service (communion served)

First Christian Church 20 N. Main 8JODIFTUFS *- t fccwin@irtc.net Pastor Alan Bradish First Sunday Fellowship with coffee and donuts 9 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School during service Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

Bible Study 2nd-5th Sundays 9:15 (while interest continues)

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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Grace Baptist Church Terry Beauchamp- Pastor 224-326-4551 Corner of Cherry and Maple Winchester, IL 62694 Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and worship 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 Eric Kirgan 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 This Week’s Opportunities Wednesday, December 11, 2019 7 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Thursday, December 12, 2019 10 a.m. Bible Study Saturday, December 14, 2019 8:30 a.m. Kiwanis Food Pantry 11:30 a.m. Choir Trip leaves for Ambassadors of Harmony Concert Sunday, December 15, 2019 8:15 a.m. Coffee Fellowship 9:00 a.m. Sunday School Christmas Program 5 p.m. Choir Christmas Party @ Henson’s home 5:30 a.m. Advent Bible Study with Pam and Larry in Sibert Hall Monday, December 16, 2019 10 a.m. SCNC Advisory Board 7 p.m. Girl Scouts Tuesday, December 17, 2019 6:15 p.m. Parsonage Task Force Mtg. COMING EVENTS 12/24 8 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service & Communion

Make plans to attend the church of your choice today!

Alsey Baptist Church Jeff Daak, Pastor

Sandridge Baptist Church

Barrow Baptist Church Gerald Day, Pastor

New Beginnings Church 742-3459

Bloomfield Baptist Church

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

Cornerstone Baptist Church 742-5841 Friendship Primitive Baptist Church Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Eric Kirgan, Pastor Manchester Baptist Church (217) 587-2761 or 4211

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

Winchester, Illinois

OBITUARIES/CHURCH/NEWS

Obituaries Billie Lomelino Billie Eugene Lomelino, 72, of Winchester passed away Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, at Jacksonville Skilled Nursing and Rehab surrounded by his loved ones. He was born, Aug. 30, 1947, the son of Carl and Bertha Tribble Lomelino. He married Judy Smith, formerly of Concord, Dec. 1968, they later divorced.

He then married Elaine Lomelino, June 2006, they later divorced.

Surviving are children; Tim Lomelino of Zephyrhills, FL, Kevin Lomeli-

no and Kristen Lomelino both of Winchester; grandchildren, Brittany Foster of Jacksonville, William and Carter Lomelino, Katelyn Chavez, Noah Love all of Winchester, Katie Lomelino DiCecco of GA and Dominic and Sophia Lomelino both of Zephyrhills, FL and siblings, Kenny (Yvonne) Lomelino and Debbie (Buzzy) Ratliff. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Jerry, Mike and John Lomelino.

Bill worked at Oscar Meyer for 12 years and was

a bus driver for the Winchester School District for 13 years. He also worked for the Scott Co. Counseling of Aging for numerous years. Bill was part of the Winchester Bowl’s bowling league for 5 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, card playing and trips to Las Vegas. Bill had a great sense of humor and family meant everything to him.

A celebration of life will be held 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at the Daws Family Funeral Home in Win-

chester. Condolences may be left online at www.dawsfuneralhome.com

Fire officials stress safety when celebrating holidays The holidays are here and that means many will be decorating their homes.

Hanging up decorations is fun, but keep in mind, holiday decorations can increase your risk for a home fire.

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) more than two of every five home decoration fires occur due to decorations being placed too close to a heat source. More than one-third of home decoration fires are started by candles. “More than half of home decoration fires in December are started by candles,� said State Fire Marshal Matt Perez. “The top three days for home candle fires are Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and New Year’s Eve. Before you head to bed or out for the evening, blow out all lit candles,� says Fire Marshal Perez. “Turn off all light strings and decorations before leaving

home or going to bed.�

Here are some tips to keep in mind to stay fire safe when decking the halls this holiday season: Q Be careful with holiday decorations. Make sure decorations are either flame retardant or flame resistant.

Q Keep lit candles at least 12 inches away from decorations or anything that can catch fire.

Q Keep children and pets away from lit candles.

Q Check to make sure your lights are rated for indoor or outdoor use or both.

Q Replace any light strands that have worn or broken cords. Make sure to read the recommendation for number of light strings you can string together.

Q If you have a real Christmas tree, make sure to check water levels daily!

It is not unusual for a tree to drink two gallons of water the first day it is in the stand.

Q Keep real Christmas trees away from a heat source. It can dry out the tree quickly.

After a busy cooking day on Thanksgiving, before firing the oven back up preparing the next holiday meal, make sure to clean it! In case of an oven fire, turn off the oven and keep the door closed until it is cool. Clean cook tops as left-over grease can catch fire. Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires, but Christmas and Christmas Eve follow closely behind.

If you are planning to host family and friends during the holidays, make sure they are aware of your fire escape plan. Show them where all the exits are in your home and make sure they are aware of the meeting spot’s location.

Capitol a focal point of religious debate for holidays

By REBECCA ANZEL Capitol News Illinois Seasonal decorations are filling the Illinois Capitol rotunda — a holiday tree, nativity scene, satanic sculpture and Winter Solstice sign surround the ever-present “Illinois Welcoming the World� statue in the center of the space.

The display gained national attention in 2018 for the Satanic Temple of Chicago’s contribution of a sculpture of a woman’s left arm, with a snake coiled around it, holding an apple. The statue is a metaphor representing the biblical story of Adam and Eve, according to two leaders of the Temple, who said the apple was to represent enlightenment.

These winter displays are installed for 30 days, and are protected by the U.S. Constitution’s freedom of speech guarantees, a sign posted near the tree states. “The State of Illinois is required by the first amendment of the United States Constitution to allow temporary, public displays in the state capitol so long as these displays are not paid for by taxpayer dollars,� it reads. “Because the first floor of the Capitol Rotunda is a public place, state officials cannot legally censor the content of speech or displays.�

This is the second holiday season the satanic sculpture is displayed in the rotunda. Its design “keeps with The Satanic Temple’s values of advocating knowledge and rationality over superstition, ignorance, and dogma,� according to a press release.

Lex Manticore and Lux Armiger, the Temple’s Chicago chapter heads, said they were surprised by the backlash the

installation, called “Knowledge is the Greatest Gift,� received last year. “I don’t think people object to the substance of our message — the objection is to the messenger,� Armiger added. “The people that object to the sculpture are part of that supremacist belief. Certain people perhaps believe that their religious perspective should be the only one that’s recognized.�

For the 11th straight year, a Winter Solstice sign, installed by Kathryn Koldehoff of the Freedom from Religion Foundation, will also have a spot in the Capitol Rotunda. It is meant to make “freethought’s presence felt in the land of Lincoln,� according to a press release. “At this season of the Winter Solstice may reason prevail. There are no gods, no devils, no angels, no heaven or hell,� the sign reads. “There is only our natural world. Religion is but myth and superstition that hardens hearts and enslaves minds.�

Winter Solstice, the shortest and darkest day each year, is on Dec. 21. The display represents “the real reason for the season,� Foundation Co-President Annie Laurie Gaylor said in a press release.

The group, which describes itself as “the largest national association of freethinkers,� has installations across the country. It began displaying its sign in Illinois’ Statehouse due to requests from members, a spokesperson said.

He added he does “not believe we have any controversy� linked to its presence.

Dave Druker, a secretary of state spokesperson, said the “holiday tree� on display is owned by the state. He does not know whether the state purchased

it or whether it was donated because, he said, it “predates� Secretary of State Jesse White’s administration.

The nativity scene was installed by Julie Zanoza of the Springfield Nativity Scene Committee, Druker said. She did not return a request for comment.

While a Chanukah menorah was present in past years, Druker said he is unaware of an application to place one in the Statehouse this year.

Rep. Sarah Feigenholtz, a Democrat from Chicago and a member of the Jewish Caucus, said she has made an inquiry with the secretary of state’s office about when a menorah will be installed. “Of course it should be there.

Wherever there’s celebration, there should be diversity,� she said.

About 10 years ago, a Festivus pole was included in the Statehouse’s holiday display in recognition of a satirical holiday popularized by the sitcom “Seinfeld.� Druker said he heard a group may want to bring it back this year but does not know definitively whether it will happen.

Groups interested in adding to the installation need to apply with the Physical Services Office, and only three have done so thus far, Druker said.

Manticore and Armiger, from the Satanic Temple, said while the application “is not burdensome,� the process is an “opaque� one because it is “not advertised� on the secretary of state’s website.

They added the Temple was required to carry insurance for its display, in case it falls over and causes damage to the Statehouse.

Thank you for reading the Scott County Times IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR CHURCH NEWS LISTED PLEASE CALL US! 742-3313 Manchester Methodist Church Rev. Robin Lyons 217-742-3320 First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) First Baptist Church Church: (217) 742-3480 East Union Baptist Church Grace Baptist Church Terry Beauchamp Christ Lutheran Church 742-3919 Church of the New Song Church 217-754-3617

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“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.�

Philippians 4:6 NIV

uman beings are naturally inclined to worry. Perhaps it is an evolutionary holdover from more dangerous times, when a lack of vigilance could easily lead to ruin. And even now, there are plenty of things to worry about, as every newscast is quick to remind us. The philosopher George Santayana claimed that one of the tenets of what he called “animal faith� is that there are things in the world that we can eat, and things in the world that can eat us! This is probably why all successful species have developed successful defenses, including effective vigilance, or even hyper-vigilance. But whereas squirrels and other small animals need to be hyper-vigilant, since hawks and cats are effective predators, human beings have created for ourselves a generally safe environment, and unless you are crossing a busy street, or working with potentially dangerous equipment, there probably isn’t much you need to worry about right now. All the major religions tell us to chill out, or in religious language, to trust in God. The natural tendency to worry and be vigilant is adaptive in some environments, but supremely maladaptive in others. Therefore, stop worrying. Your next meal is probably in the refrigerator. You have clothes and a roof over your head, and really, what more do you need? –Christopher Simon

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Q 1719: The first recorded sighting of the aurora borealis took place in New England.

Q 1816 - Indiana was admitted to the Union as the 19th American state.

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Q 1941 - Germany and Italy declared war on the United States. The U.S. in turn declared war on the two countries.

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rom decorating the tree to carving the turkey, there are many timehonored holiday traditions observed by families around the country. However, the holiday season is about more than just celebrating old traditions.

A perfect opportunity for creating new memories and, in turn, traditions, popcorn can serve as an ideal ingredient to bring family time to life. Whether wrapping the tree with garland PDGH IURP WKH OLJKW DQG DLU\ WUHDW ÂżOOLQJ FOHDU ornaments with freshly popped kernels or simply popping up a bowl as a nutritious alternative to other holiday noshes, popcorn makes it easy to get hands-on while you deck the halls.

These seasonal recipes for traditional treats like peppermint bark and popcorn balls plus edible trees and a more elegant take on a simple snack highlight low-fat, non-GMO, gluten-free whole-grain popcorn as the main ingredient.

Find more modern takes on traditional holiday recipes at popcorn.org.

Easy, Elegant Holiday Popcorn Yield: 8 cups 8 cups popped popcorn 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips 1/2 cup white chocolate chips candy sprinkles Line baking sheet with wax paper. Spread popcorn in thin layer on prepared pan.

Place chocolate chips in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on medium 30 seconds; stir. If necessary, microwave in additional 10-second increments, stirring after each heating, until chips are melted and smooth.

Drizzle over popcorn.

Place white chocolate chips in separate microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on medium 30 seconds; stir. If necessary, microwave in additional 10-second increments, stirring after each heating, until chips are melted and smooth. Drizzle over popcorn.

Sprinkle desired amount of candy sprinkles over warm chocolate-coated popcorn. $OORZ FKRFRODWH GUL]]OHV WR VHW XQWLO ÂżUP Break popcorn into pieces.

Note: Chocolate chips can be replaced with cut up chocolate bars.

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Festive Popcorn Trees

White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn Bark

White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn Bark Yield: 1 pound 5 cups popped popcorn 12 ounces white chocolate baking chips 1 cup crushed hard candy peppermints Cover baking pan with foil or wax paper; set aside.

Place popcorn in large bowl; set aside.

In double boiler over barely simmering water, melt chocolate, stirring until smooth.

Stir in crushed peppermints.

Pour chocolate mixture over popcorn and stir to coat.

Spread onto prepared pan; cool completely. When chocolate is cooled and set, break into chunks.

Festive Popcorn Trees

Cranberry Popcorn Balls

Cranberry Popcorn Balls

Yield: 18 balls 2 cups sugar 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce, slightly mashed 1 tablespoon grated orange peel 1/2 cup cranberry juice 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1 teaspoon vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 5 quarts unsalted, popped popcorn butter

In heavy saucepan, combine sugar, cranberry sauce, grated orange peel, cranberry juice, corn syrup, vinegar and salt.

Bring to boil; lower heat and cook until temperature reaches 250 F on candy thermometer.

Slowly pour cranberry mixture onto hot popcorn; mix until well-coated.

Let stand 5 minutes, or until mixture can easily be formed into balls.

Butter hands and form into 3-inch balls.

Yield: 10 trees 10 cups air-popped popcorn 1 bag (10 ounces) miniature marshmallows 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract nonstick cooking spray green decorating sugar blue decorating sugar 1 tube white frosting small, colorful candies such as sprinkles and miniature silver dragees Place popcorn in large bowl.

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Winchester, Illinois

Winchester Hometown Christmas This past Saturday, Winchester held itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Hometown Christmas event around the square and at various locations throughout town. Outreach Community Center provided a free breakfast to all of the kids as the visited with Santa and various businesses around the square provided refreshments and specials for the Christmas holiday.

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The Odd Fellows entry in the Winchester Hometown Christmas Parade was simple yet effective, depicting a scene from the very popular A Christmas Story.

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Daws Funeral Home had one of the most spectacular entries in the Second Annual Winchester Hometown Christmas Parade Saturday afternoon.

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Chase Lovekamp, 3, of Winchester, gives Santa a high five after telling him what he wants for Christmas. Santa made an appearance at the Outreach Community Center in Winchester on Saturday.

Notice is hereby given of the death of Bernard L. Evans of Winchester, Scott County, ,OOLQRLV /HWWHUV RI 2IÂżFH were issued on November 21, 2019, to Mark Leonard, 4209 Foxboro Trail, Arlington, Texas 76001, as Independent Executor, whose attorney is John D. Coonrod, 44 East Side Square, Winchester, Illinois 62694. &ODLPV PD\ EH ÂżOHG RQ RU before May 27, 2020. Any FODLP QRW ÂżOHG RQ RU EHIRUH that date is barred, except that claim of a creditor who KDV EHHQ QRWLÂżHG E\ PDLO RU delivery of notice shall be barred on said date or three months from the date of such mailing or delivery, whichever LV ODWHU &ODLPV PD\ EH ÂżOHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH &OHUN RI said Court at the Scott County Courthouse, Winchester, Illinois 62694, with the Independent Executor, or both.

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Meggan Moore, of Winchester, enjoys a hot chocolate in Great Scott Community Market Saturday morning after visiting several business around the square during Hometown Christmas.

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Above: Janie Adams and Ruth Early look over some jewelry at one of the vendors set up at Marshallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chevrolet in Winchester during Hometown Christmas Saturday.

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Cheryl Coontz, shows off some of her holiday crafts at the Winchester Bowl during Hometown Christmas Saturday.

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Left: Three-month-old Lindy Bigham, daughter of Kyleigh Bingham and JD Rolson, of Winchester, looks adoringly at Marsha Mayner after her visit with Santa at the Outreach Community Center Saturday morning during Hometown Christmas.

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Wednesday, December 11, 2019

SPORTS

Winchester, Illinois

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Ryan Moore puts up a shot in the lane to score two of his 14 points in the game versus Brown County. The Cougars traveled to Pittsfield last night and will host ISD at Bluffs, Friday night.

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Drew Evans is nobody to leave unguarded. The West Central Cougar had one three pointed in the game versus Brown County and three versus Western.

Cougars use team effort to defeat Brown County

By KENT COULTAS Scott County Times Gabe Cox and Cole Howard each scored 20 points as West Central beat Brown County 75-44 Dec. 6 in Bluffs.

Brown County led 8-7 early in the game before Howard and Andrew Kaufmann both scored. Ryan Moore grabbed an offensive rebound and scored to give the Cougars a 13-8 lead.

The Cougars led just 15-14, but Kaufmann scored and Cox scored twice in the final minute to give West Central a 21-14 after one quarter.

West Central led 34-24 in the second quarter and scored the last 13 points of the first half.

Drew Evans made a three-point basket, and Cox grabbed an offensive rebound and scored. Cox made four straight free throws, and Howard made two free throws. Moore had a steal and scored on a short jump shot, and the Cougars led 47-24 at halftime.

The Cougars led 61-32 after three quarters. Howard scored to give West Central a 71-41 lead with 3:48 remaining in the game.

West Central went 19-for-24 from the free throw line in the game.

Howard went 10-for-12 from the line, and Cox went 7-for-7.

Moore scored 14 points for the Cougars (5-0). Kaufmann scored six points, and Drew Evans scored five.

Brayden Little scored four points.

Wes Hughes, Ethan Slagle and Noah Smith each scored two points.

Slagle and Smith combined to score 27 points, and the Cougars won the junior varsity game 45-42.

Slagle scored 15 points to lead West Central. Smith scored 12 points.

Tyson Brown scored seven points, and Lathan Barnett scored six. Peyton Hartley scored five points.

West Central leads early and last in game with Western

By KENT COULTAS Scott County Times West Central scored the first seven points of the game and beat Western 74-47 in boys’ basketball Dec. 3 at Barry.

Gabe Cox made a threepoint basket to start the game.

Cole Howard followed with two baskets, including a

steal and a dunk, to give the Cougars a 7-0 lead with 6:21 remaining in the first quarter.

Brayden Little made a three-point basket to extend the lead to 16-6 with 3:36 remaining in the quarter. Cox scored late in the quarter to give West Central a 26-12 lead. The Cougars led 35-20 at halftime.

Drew Evans made three

three-point baskets as West Central extended its lead to 57-30 after three quarters.

West Central led by as many as 29 points in the fourth quarter.

Cox scored 22 points to lead the winners. Evans and Howard each scored 18 points.

Little scored five points.

Andrew Kaufmann and Ryan

Moore each scored four points. Ethan Slagle scored two points, and Wes Hughes scored one.

West Central won the junior varsity game 41-31.

Noah Smith scored 23 points for the Cougars. Lathan Barnett scored nine points.

Slagle scored five points.

Jackson Ford and Cole Meyer each scored two points.

Howard reaches 1,000 points West Central’s Cole Howard was recognized before the first home game against Brown County at Bluffs on Dec. 6 for scoring 1,000 points during his basketball career.

Howard reached the 1,000 mark on Saturday, Nov. 30.

Cole is pictured with his parents, Julie and Greg Howard.

Lady Cougars edge Lady Saukees

By KENT COULTAS Scott County Times Zaylei Evans and Sydney Elliott combined to score 35 points, and West Central beat Pittsfield 39-37 in girls’ basketball Dec. 5 at Pittsfield.

Evans scored 18 points and went 7-for-10 from the free throw line to lead the Cougars. Elliott scored 17 points. Calista Fox and Emma Slagle each scored two points.

West Central went 14-for17 from the free throw line.

Pittsfield was just five-for-10.

Rout used a big third quarter to pull away and beat West Central 49-35 Dec. 2 at Bluffs.

The Cougars trailed 13-8 after one quarter and 15-11 early in the second.

Evans made a three-point

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basket, and Elliott grabbed a rebound and scored to give West Central a 16-15 lead with 4:39 remaining in the first half. .

Routt led 19-18 before scoring seven straight points. Evans made a threepoint play at the end of the half to cut the deficit to 26-21 at halftime.

West Central trailed by 10 points in the third quarter before Elliott made two free throws with 3:36 remaining to get the Cougars within 33-27. Routt made three three-point baskets in the final 2 minutes to extend the lead to 44-30 after three quarters.

Evans scored 14 points to lead West Central, and Elliott scored 10. Slagle and Madi DeJaynes each scored five points. Fox scored one point.

Scott County Times

Wolverines winning by slim margins; but winning

By KENT COULTAS Scott County Times The Winchester Wolverines defeated Bloomington Corpus Cristi, 25-21 Saturday and then turned around to beat Springfield Calvary, 22-18.

The Wolverines are now 25-3 heading into the state title game Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. in Paris.

The Wolverines will play the host team, who sports a record of 24-0.

“Paris Crestwood is an outstanding team,” Coach Jason Likes said. “They are 24-0 and have great guards and post play.”

But when asked about his team’s strength, Likes responded “we have great guards and post play.”

Likes said the key to winning the title is to execute.

“Paris plays well and does not do many things wrong,” he said. “It’s going to take our best game of the year to win.”

The toughest game

so far came in sectional action as the Wolverines had to use overtime to beat Calhoun.

Vickie McGee made two free throws to give Winchester the lead, and the Wolverines beat Calhoun 22-20 in overtime Dec. 4 at the Greenfield 7-2A sectional.

Winchester led 15-10 after three quarters.

Calhoun rallied and tied the game 18-all a free throw with 3.7 seconds remaining in regulation.

Calhoun made one of two free throws to take a 19-18 lead with 1:49 remaining in overtime.

McGee made two free throws with 1:37 remaining to give Winchester the lead. Brylee Lawson made a free throw to give the Wolverines a 21-19 lead with 1:01 remaining.

Calhoun made a free throw with 4.8 seconds remaining to get within one point, and Jaeden Reardon made a free throw with 2 seconds remaining for the

final two point margin.

Adrienne Kaufmann scored the first basket of the game, and Kylie Clayton made a three-point play as the Wolverines took a 5-0 lead. They led 6-5 after one quarter.

Clayton made a free throw, Lawson scored with 10 seconds remaining and Winchester held Calhoun scoreless in the second quarter to take a 9-5 lead at halftime.

Lawson scored to extend the lead to 15-6 with 2 minutes remaining in the third quarter before Calhoun rallied to get within five points after three quarters.

Lawson scored 10 points and had seven rebounds for the Wolverines. Clayton scored six points, and Kaufmann scored three.

McGee scored two points, and Reardon scored one point and had five rebound and four steals.

Ashlyn Likes had five assists.

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