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Left to right: shepherds Hunter Smith, Ozly Walker, A.J. Lashmett and Gabe Barber watch over their flock Sunday, Dec. 20 on the Winchester square.
United Methodist youth portray nativity scenes on Winchester’s square By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Scott County Times Dozens of costumed United Methodist youth and children gathered on Winchester’s square Sunday, Dec. 20 to portray the story of the birth of Jesus. Several scenes from the birth of Jesus were laid out across the north side of the square. According to United Methodist Sunday School Superintendent Pam Hembrough, the live nativity scenes were embraced by the church community. “Each station represents a different part of the Christmas story,� Hembrough said. “We have about 24 kids involved. We have a great bunch of parents who stepped up.� Excitement for the event grew, Hembrough said, as planning progressed. “Everybody was very excited – very enthused,� Hembrough said. “Several kids started asking if they could bring their sheep, cow or llama.� Hembrough credited Tom Welch for leading the effort to construct the
nativity scene sets. She also said fellow Sunday School teacher Laura Duckett was instrumental in planning the event. While Hembrough said she has had many years of experience developing church Christmas activities, 2020 was unique because of the presence of COVID-19. “I’ve done a lot of Christmas programs over the years,� Hembrough said. “We’ve never done anything outdoors. The pandemic influenced us to think of something we could do to get people involved without gathering indoors.� United Methodist Pastor Robin Lyons said the live nativity scenes were an important way of keeping the church community and children engaged with the church through the pandemic. “We’ve had to shut down so much of our youth programming, Sunday school classes and in-person worship,� Lyons said. “I don’t want the kids to forget about church.� Lyons said that the nativity event was made possible by the commitment of church members and staff.
Committee trying to save Winchester EMS By BETH ZUMWALT Scott County Times A group of people concerned about the future of the Winchester EMS gathered last Wednesday at the EMS building to discuss the future of the service. The service is struggling financially, as well as facing staffing issues with all those involved in the ambulance serving on a volunteer basis. There are only three mainstays of the organization, and they say they are getting older and would like to cut back, but there is no money to hire any personnel. A bid to get a special service district fell short earlier this year when the board of commissioners let the matter die without getting it on the ballot. “The meeting Dec. 16 was to explore our options,� Randy Dolen, of the EMS service, said. “We just wanted to know where the process is and what our next step should be.� Dolen said approximately six people, not including himself, Libby Nobis and the Winchester EMS’s attorney, Tim Sinclair from Godfrey, attended the meeting. “Not all the people we wanted to be there were there,� Dolen said. “We have got to find a way to fund the ambulance. We don’t want to see it go away.� The Winchester EMS started the process to create a special service area in January, 2018, by asking the board of commissioners to create the district. Once created, taxes could be levied that would generate funds for the ambulance. Illinois does not have a provision for an ambulance tax. While everyone agreed an ambulance service is needed, the thought of a new tax was not appealing to some property owners. Others wanted a transparent, accountable board to oversee the more than $260,000 the EMS was proposing. A subscription service was also discussed where the residents could subscribe to an ambulance service. The EMS rejected those proposals, saying the fairest and most economical way to fund the ambulance was through a tax. Money raised from the tax would pay EMS personnel to run the ambulance providing more reliability than the volunteer system now in place, especially with only three active volunteers. Dolen said he did not know when his committee would meet again, “We don’t have a deadline right now,� he said. “But I’m 61. I’d like to retire.� The ambulance handled 317 calls in 2019 for an average of around 26 calls per month.
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By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Scott County Times Scott County Health Department (SCHHD) RN Meghan VanDeVelde reported Monday, Dec. 21 that the department expects its first shipment of the newly available Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines. “We are supposed to have our first shipment this week – Tuesday or Wednesday,� VanDeVelde said. The vaccine will first be made available to healthcare workers and frontline workers who have a higher risk of exposure to COVID-19. “Our plan is to do front-liners first,� VanDeVelde said. “We’ll start will those in healthcare, EMS, nursing homes. That’s the criteria for the first wave of vaccinations.� In the near term, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), anyone receiving the vaccine in the early waves of vaccinations should be in Phase 1A per Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Advisory Committee on Immunization
Practices recommendations. Those individuals eligible for the vaccine include those who have the highest potential risk for exposure to the COVID-19 virus. Doses of the vaccine must be used for healthcare workers in hospitals and other health care settings, such as dental, and priority groups including: emergency medical service staff; clinic providers/clinicians; individuals distributing the vaccine (pharmacists, plasma and blood donation, public health and emergency preparedness workers) and morticians/ funeral home workers. VanDeVelde said that interest in receiving the new vaccine on the part of the general population has been high. “We have a decent-sized list of community members that want to receive the vaccine,� VanDeVelde said. “Once we get through the first wave of healthcare workers, we’ll work through the list on a first come basis.� (See, VACCINE, A2)
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The Scott County Health Department (SCHD) released the latest COVID-19 numbers for the county Monday, Dec. 21. Fourteen additional residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since Monday, Dec. 14. There is one fewer active case this week. 33 fewer residents are in quarantine. There have been no additional COVID-19 related deaths in the county, and no Scott County residents are hospitalized with the disease. SCHD expects to receive its first shipment of COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine this week. The vaccine will first be administered to healthcare workers and other frontline workers who risk exposure to COVID-19.
Kiwanis Christmas Basket serves up Christmas dinner By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Scott County Times Winchester Kiwanis provided at least 104 residents with the makings for a complete Christmas dinner at the First Baptist Church Tuesday, Dec. 22. According to Winchester Kiwanis Treasurer and former President Chuck Frost, the Christmas Basket concept has existed for the majority of the club’s 95 year history. “We were wondering how long it had been going on,� Frost said. “We found mention of donating gifts to families in need in a club newsletter from the 1930s. The club was founded in 1925. I’m guessing as a service organization, handing out baskets to families in need would’ve started right off from the club’s founding.� Frost, who has helped coordinate the Christmas Basket program for the last 20 years, says that the club typically serves 130 to 150 families during the holidays. This year, he says fewer families signed up. “We only had 104 sign up this year,� Frost said. “I would’ve thought we’d have been higher this year. I don’t know what to attribute the lower numbers to, but there is always some attrition. Some of our elderly residents have moved into nursing homes or passed away, and some families move away from town.� In addition to Kiwanis members, members of the Winchester Kiwanis high school affiliate the Key Club served as volunteers to box food and organize gift boxes of clothing. Key Club President Sydney Elliott said that the Christmas Basket distribution was in keeping with the club’s mission of community service. (See, KIWANIS, A2)
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Members of the Winchester Kiwanis Key Club, left to right, Cole Meyer, Key Club President Sydney Elliott and Emma Smith load boxes of ingredients for a full Christmas meal as a part of the Winchester Kiwanis Christmas Basket Tuesday, Dec. 22.
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Winchester Kiwanis members Dr. Tom Welch, left, and Dave Roberts prepare to distribute the makings for a full Christmas dinner to a growing line of residents in cars outside Winchester’s First Baptist Church Tuesday, Dec. 22. The 2020 Winchester Kiwanis Christmas Basket served at least 104 families and also provided gifts of clothing.
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Standing left to right are Lanie Rueter, Emery Hurrelbrink, Riley Holmes and Laci Fearneyhough. Lillian Dahl is seated in front.
Joseph (Colby Pratt) and Mary (Kylie Fearneyhough) are told there is no room at the inn by Zela Walker.
Nativity (Continued from A1) “First of all, I think all this started out with an idea to have a single nativity scene, and it just grew from there,” Lyons said. “An event like this isn’t easy to pull off during a normal year, let alone this year. I’m really proud of our church – Sunday School teachers, parents and volunteers. You couldn’t do this without parents and volunteers.” Pastor Lyons also praised the leadership and coordination of Sunday School teachers Hembrough and Duckett directly. “An event like this takes somebody with vision to take an idea and run with it,” Lyons said. “Pam and Laura have done that.”
Lyons said that while the United Methodist Church has never shut its doors completely during the pandemic, in-person events are critical for building community. “Our church hasn’t ever closed,” Lyons said. “We’ve been continuing to help folks, broadcasting, holding small group sessions and continuing mission work. This event, though, has really brought people together.” Church, Lyons said, is a central part of life in Winchester, even in a pandemic. “I’ve always said we are fortunate living in Winchester,” Lyons said. “The three main influences are still school, family and church.”
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Angel Emmitt Hurrelbrink looks over Joseph (Knox Vortman), baby Jesus (Annalynn Lashmett) and Mary (Mallory Pratt).
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Paisley Smith, left, and Keely Barber stand angelically on the north side of Winchester’s square Sunday, Dec. 20.
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Left to right: wise men Daxton Littig, Blaine Vortman and Wayne Bruns prepare to present gifts to Jesus.
Herdsman Hunter Smith tends to his cattle Sunday, Dec. 20 at the Winchester square.
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Autumn Hoots leads her llama on the Winchester square Sunday, Dec. 20.
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Angel Mae Rueter counsels Mary (Chloe Dahl) prior to the birth of Jesus.
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(Continued from A1) Another vaccine for COVID-19 was approved for emergency use authorization (EUA) last week. County health departments will know more about distribution of the Moderna vaccine in the coming weeks. Availability of the Moderna vaccine is not expected until after the new year. VanDeVelde and the SCHD also released Scott County data on COVID-19 positivity and quarantined individuals on Monday, Dec. 21. Since last week, the data show fewer residents in quarantine due to close contact with COVID positive individuals “We’ve been trending down in the number quarantined,” VanDeVelde said. “Last week we had over 60 in quarantine. This week it’s about 30.” The number of COVIDpositive residents has held relatively flat over the last couple weeks. “We’re kind of just hanging steady right now,” VanDeVelde said. “There are only 18 active cases, compared to 19 last week. There haven’t been any
additional deaths or hospitalizations.”
(Continued from A1) “We like to help our community as much as we possibly can,” Elliott said. “We also do food drives around town cleanups and other events during normal years like doughnuts with dad and grandparents day.” Elliott, a senior at Winchester, said she will attend Quincy University to study nursing in the fall. Key Club Advisor and retired Winchester Superintendent Dave Roberts said around 50 students take part in the Key Club. “It’s a floating number, and we’ll have freshmen joining soon,” Roberts said. “We developed the Key Club to highlight the importance of service and volunteerism among students.”
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WHAT A FITTINGLY WEIRD HUNTING SEASON FOR 2020
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his hunting season has been one of weirdest I’ve encountered. I guess it seems fitting that it happened in 2020. What started with enthusiasm and expectation has moved to wonder and disappointment. The planning and preparing that was supposed to provide undeniable success was interrupted by the plans and preparation of undeniable forces that were greater than the hope of my success. While I was lining up the stars to ensure a desired outcome, nature was plugging along with her predictable unpredictability. She knew things I didn’t. And if she would have let me in on her plans, I would have halted mine. Have you ever thought the same thing about your plans and God’s plans? Have you ever thought, “If God
would have just let me know this was going to happen, I would have never gone to such great expense.” Except you end it with a !! When this happens, you always look back at all the work you put in that now seems to be worthless. Wasted time and money. I’m sure many of you could look back at much of this past year and say exactly this. Well, let me tell you that the success you’re expecting is only a part of what God is doing in you and through you. Heck, sometimes it’s not even a part of it, and maybe even something that goes against everything God has planned for you. And here’s why. Your present success is always less than the future planned success God has in mind. I think you would agree that if your present success was your final success, then the future sure would be dismal. I mean what if your
present success was your last? It’s not. And it may take a present failure or a delayed success to insure all the future goodness God has planned for you. So, when all your plans fail and when all your preparation seems worthless, remember this. God must have something for you so good, it can only be accomplished by turning something you deem as a success, into what God deems as something far below the real success he has waiting for you. Q Gary has three books that are compilations of the articles he has written for nearly 15 years. He also speaks at game dinners and men’s groups for churches and associations. He can be reached at gary@outdoortruths.org.
Rep. LaHood supports COVID-19 relief bill Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-18) voted earlier this week in favor of the Bipartisan-Bicameral Omnibus and COVID Relief Bill. The bill includes approximately $900 billion in COVID19 aid. After the vote, Rep. LaHood released the following statement: “As I traveled across the 18th Congressional District of Illinois in recent months, I heard from businesses on the brink of shutting down for good because of Governor Pritzker’s statemandated closures, workers who still cannot access Illinois’ unemployment system, and health care workers who need additional support to care for COVID-19 patients. This bipartisan agreement includes important provisions to extend the Paycheck Protection Program, expand vaccine distribution, reopen our schools and increase rural broadband access. No compromise is perfect, but this bipartisan bill will provide critical support to families, workers, small businesses, and our frontline health care heroes in Illinois. “I continue to hold real concerns about the massive amount of deficit spending we are piling up and Congress’ yearly inability to work in regular order to fund our government. While Congress needs to act to provide COVID-19 relief, if we continue this spending pattern unchecked, the burden left on our children and their children will be unbearable. “As we head into the new year, the health and economic impact of COVID19 will continue to present our nation with serious challenges. This bill will provide important relief to those in need
and resources to support key programs in Illinois. It is essential that the Governor, the General Assembly, and local elected officials in Illinois also work swiftly to allow businesses to safely reopen, get our kids back in the classroom and alleviate the issues so many of my constituents continue to have with Illinois’ unemployment system.” Key COVID-19 provisions in the legislation include: Q Extends the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and adds deductibility for PPP expenses (Gives businesses experiencing severe revenue reductions an opportunity to apply for a second draw PPP loan). Q $20 billion for purchase of vaccines that will make the vaccine available at no charge for anyone who needs it Q $8 billion for vaccine distribution Q $20 billion to assist states with testing Q $600 for both adults and dependents with safeguards to prohibit illegal aliens from receiving payment Q $82 billion in funding for schools and universities to assist with reopening for in-person learning Q $300 million to build out rural broadband Q $250 million for telehealth Q $13 billion to support our farmers and agriculture industry Key provisions that Rep. LaHood introduced or advocated for: Q Paycheck Protection Program deductibility, which Rep. LaHood called for earlier this month Q CERTS Act - $2 billion included
in CERTS funding for the moto-coach industry, which Rep. LaHood is the lead sponsor Q H.R. 5952 - SNF Hemophilia Access Act, which Rep. LaHood is the lead sponsor Q $15 billion in funding for the Payroll Support Program for airlines, which will support 18th District airports Q Allows FSA/DCFSA users to rollover unused dollars into 2021, which Rep. LaHood called for in May Q Ends surprise medical billing, by taking patients out of the middle with no government rate setting and giving true and honest cost estimate for patients three days prior to scheduled procedure, which are key priorities for Ways and Means Republicans Q Improves support for unique rural health care needs suggested by the Rural and Underserved Task Force, of which Rep. LaHood is a member Q Includes responsible reforms to what are commonly known as “tax extenders,” including making the Craft Beverage and Short Line Rail tax credits permanent. Allocates: Q $55 million for airport control towers, which will benefit needed airport tower upgrades at 18th District airports Q H.R. 7947 - Supporting Foster Youth and Families through the Pandemic Act, which provides temporary additional funding to support older foster youth, kin caregivers, at-risk families, state courts, adoptive families, and foster care prevention services and allows older youth to remain in foster care during the pandemic.
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Hello Scott County, The time is flying by and Christmas is almost here. From all the shoppers in Springfield Sunday night things seem to be going quite well. It was the same way in Jacksonville. It amazes me that more people are decorating this year than in the past. I suppose it is because they have more time on their hands because of being forced to stay home. Well it certainly has provided the public with something to do in the evening just take a drive and see for yourselves I hope that everyone remembers what Christmas is really about and not just the gifts they receive. When in Winchester, take time to check out Great Scott grocery and deli. The food there is very tasty and reasonably priced. Check out the shops here in Winchester. You will find some amazing items for yourself as well as gifts for someone else. Square Trade is an awesome used item store. Amazing what you will find there and the price is always
OBITUARY Gloria Jeanne Byers Gloria Jeanne Byers, 86, of Bluffs, died Thursday, December 17, 2020, at Scott County Nursing Center in Winchester. She was born June 8, 1934, in California, the daughter of Harvey and Ida Cockerill. She married Leonard Nevins and they were later divorced. She married Lloyd Byers and he preceded her in death. Jeanne is survived by her daughter, Terry (deceased husband, Ross) Kunkel of Bluffs, her son (nephew) Tom Stout, Jr. of Springfield; three grandchildren, Ryan (Kandice) Kunkel of Winchester, Lindsay (Derek) Sturtevant of Bluffs, and Harley Kunkel of Bluffs; seven step grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren, stepchildren Bob Byers, Susan Gaudio, John Byers, and Larry Byers, all of Jacksonville, and Vicki Bollinger of Princeton; and her brother, Tom (Judy) Stout of Decatur. She was preceded in death by one son, Mark Nevins, one stepson, Ronnie Byers, and Thomas and Dorothy Stout, by whom she was raised.
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Using greenery to bring a little holiday cheer used boughs of holly as they believed it had protective powers. The prickly leaves were hung above doorways to ward off or ensnare evil spirits. Holly was also considered a good omen and shelter to elves and fairies. This belief may have its origin in the Germanic tribes outside of the Roman Empire that also favored holly. It wasn’t until the Victorian era in America that we start seeing the use of evergreens such as pine and fir become popular decorations. These greens along with others were made into lavish arrangements. Historically, Americans in the 19th Century would build evergreen wreaths, stars, and crosses to decorate graves at Christmas. After the holiday, the living family members would take the greenery to adorn their own house, just as we now do today to celebrate the holidays. What is my greenery of choice to harvest? Well if you’re in central Illinois, the odds are good you’ll come across some Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana).
I don’t feel guilty about harvesting this native plant for greenery. Not because it is a bad plant, but sometimes it can be a bit too prolific in natural areas. I must caution you to always have permission to harvest evergreen branches when not on your property. The Good Growing team is nearing the end of our holiday winter webinar series. We’ve discussed Christmas trees, wreaths, holiday plants, and holiday spices. We’ve even made how-to videos to create your very own holiday planter, wreath, kissing ball, evergreen gnome and much more! These webinars and how-to videos will be posted on the Illinois Extension Horticulture YouTube channel at go.illinois.edu/ YouTubeHort. Or check out the Good Growing blog at go.illinois.edu/GoodGrowing where this article dives into greater detail on the different fun projects you can do from home using cut evergreens to personalize your holidays with your own twist. Of course, don’t forget the mistletoe. If I may bor-
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Jeanne was an LPN and ward clerk at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville for many years. She was a member of the Bluffs United Methodist Church, Amvets Auxiliary, and VFW Auxiliary. She enjoyed bowling leagues, shopping, and dancing. She especially enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. Due to the current pandemic, there will be no services at this time. Memorials are suggested to the Passavant Hospital Foundation. The Williamson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www. airsman-hires.com.
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The butcher. That’s what I have felt like these last few weeks. Butchering trees for their greenery to make holiday decorations. I would argue, being a fir or pine tree butcher has its perks. I smell like Christmas when I’m done. I’m able to take my kids (and a tag-along cat) for walks as we find the ideal tree for hacking to pieces. So, what inspired such a tradition to cut up evergreens for decorations during the holidays? In this instance, I am reminded of stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan who points out our behavior around the holidays is like that of a drunk person. “Honey, why is there a pine tree in our living room?” And why are the socks hung over the fireplace? Who put all the lights out in the yard? All this backward behavior does beg the question, why in the world do we cut trees down, chop them up and decorate the inside and outside of homes with tree remains? The idea of decorating our homes with greenery has been around for some time. The early Romans
right check it out. Be sure to order your pizza from The Pittstop. We all get hungry when shopping. Alex Hart was home for a visit before Thanksgiving and provided a pizza party for several of his friends he went to high school with. He was thrilled to have so many show up. Alex graduated WHS and is now living in Colorado, working at Walmart and paying his tuition at Northern Colorado University. He plans to work in the field of electronics especially computers. So far he has carried a 4.0 on all his classes. Thanks to the teachers he had here in Winchester. Last Week’s Trivia - - Lever This Week`s Trivia - - American inventor Mary Anderson was granted the patent for; windshield wipers, spoke wheels, or glove compartment?
row another elegant line from Jim Gaffigan “…hang some leaves from the ceiling and try to get some action.” Good Growing Tip of the week: Once cut, broadleaf evergreens like boxwood and holly lose their cold hardiness and will turn black if left out in the freezing Illinois weather. Use these cut greens for indoor arrangements.
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“God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him.” 1 Corinthians 1:28-29 NIV
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hat is the message we should send to loved ones at Christmas? Perhaps we should take our cue from the message God was sending to us in sending His son Jesus. That the savior of the world came to us as a helpless baby, born in a stable to parents who were travelers without a place to stay and in dire circumstances speaks volumes. The message that God appears to be sending in the circumstances of Christ’s humble birth is that God cares about the lowly and that no matter how humble the circumstances, we can live a godly life. Remember that wise men came to offer gifts to this humble, helpless child. God chose the humble and lowly things of this world to
demonstrate his love for all of mankind. And it’s not as if God has any animosity for the rich or famous; it’s just that the rich and famous shouldn’t think they are somehow more important in the grand scheme of things than the poor unknowns who make up the vast majority of the people who have ever lived. Perhaps the Christmas message is simply that God cares for all of us, but that there is a special place in his heart for the lowly and downtrodden. –Christopher Simon
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Monday was deadline for filing for municipal offices and school boards
By BETH ZUMWALT Scott County Times School board and municipal elections are on the horizon, and Monday, Dec. 21 was the last day for potential candidates to file their petitions. In Winchester, incumbent Rex McIntire will face off against Steve Hoots for the mayor’s position. Brenda Robinson, the current clerk, will run for alderman in Ward 3 versus Ron Bell. Wanda Cody will run unopposed for treasurer, Sandy Long will run unopposed in Ward 2 and Lawrence Coultas unopposed in Ward 3. Tony Cox and Terry Little are running for the city clerk’s position vacated by Robinson. In Bluffs, Linda Sapp has announced her intention to run for election. Running for three trustee seats are: Rita Brockway, Robert Sandman,
Aaron Sharrow, Chuck Pine and Cathy Brooks. In Glasgow, all incumbents are running for re-election unopposed. Steve Doolin will remain as president, Lori Doolin will be clerk, Tom Killebrew, Harold Proffitt and Bethany Doolin will retain their trustee seats. In Manchester, Tom Benton and Mark Hankins are running for village president. Currently Ricky Blakely is filling the unexpired term of Ron Drake, who died last year. He is not a candidate for the position. For a two-year term, Marty DeFrates and Nancy Knapp are running, and, if Benton is elected village president, one more two year term will be vacated. For a four year term, Tom Peterson and Don Jefferson are running for three seats. An appointment will be made after the election to fill the vacant seat.
Peggy Renner is not running for reelection for clerk. No one filed for the position, meaning the new board will have to appoint someone to that position. The treasurer is always appointed, but the new board will have to find a new candidate as Dena Bell has indicated she will ask not to be re-appointed. In Alsey, Crystal Burby will run uncontested for president. Also running as incumbents are Penny Fay for clerk, John Ingrahm, Kenny Fay and Charles Sanders as trustees. For school board in Winchester, Stephen Moore, Molly Traw and Trista Freeman are vying for four spots on the board. In Bluffs, Terri Kunkel, Roger Barnett, Gary Westermeyer, Matt Bangert and Anthony Surratt are running for four seats. Submitted photo
Winchester board approves property tax abatement By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Scott County Times Followed by a truth in taxation levy hearing and approval of the district’s levy, Winchester’s school board voted to abate a portion of the district’s property taxes. The property tax abatement will be funded by transferring sales tax revenue to pay off a bond held by the district. Board members approved routine matters, including minutes of the Nov. 10 board meeting, monthly financial reports and payment of the month’s bills. Superintendent Kevin Blankenship provided updates on COVID absences, Illinois High School Association (IHSA) athletics and the district consolidation
feasibility study. School administration and Scott County Health Department staff have reported a flattening of the spread of COVID-19 within the county. IHSA, Blankenship said, recently held a board meeting, but no substantive actions were taken coming out of the meeting. The superintendent went on to say IHSA hopes to meet with state officials before the end of the year to develop a timeline for rolling out sports during the spring semester. Blankenship was not optimistic about the prospects for spring athletics, cautioning board members that there had been recent talk of no spring sports or only one or two sports taking place. Blankenship said that the feasibility
Five represent Scott County on JWCC dean’s list Three-hundred fifty-two students at John Wood Community College have been named to the dean’s list for the 2020 fall term. To be named to the dean’s list, a full-time student must be enrolled for nine or more credit hours and must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. A part-time student must have accumulated at
least 15 semester hours, be enrolled for fewer than nine credit hours during the current term and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Local students named to the list include Gabe Cox and Abby Schone from Winchester and Drew Evans, Brittni Lawson and Kacie McCleery from Bluffs.
study to look at the possible consolidation of the district with Bluffs was originally due to be presented in December, but he said that the work had been delayed because of the pandemic and will be complete next month. Superintendent Blankenship reported that two team members conducting the study recently visited Bluffs and Winchester to conduct walk-throughs of the schools and assess facilities. According to Blankenship, the team is about 80 percent done with the study and are looking at completion in January. Board members went on to approve Braxton Beavers, Morgan Hall and Kari Still as December graduates. In addition, the district employed Katie Dutton as aide.
Bluffs announces SOMs Zayah Kingery has been named the student of the month for December at Bluffs Elementary. A seventh grader, he is the son of David and Allison Kingery. His hobbies and interests include video games, soccer and collecting. Tysyn Mast, not pictured, a junior at Bluffs High School is the student of the month for December at BHS. He is the son of Kelly Mast and enjoys working at the BurgerBoard, playing golf
ZAYAH KINGERY and basketball with Morgan and Scott County boys and hanging out.
House Republicans demand answers on continued FOID and CCL delays House Republican legislators held a Zoom press conference on Wednesday, Dec. 9 to address delays in FOID card and Concealed Carry Licenses (CCLs) processing, and discussed their shared 2nd Amendment focused legislative agenda. State Rep. Avery Bourne (R-Morrisonville) named several constituents by name that have felt the strain and anxiety caused by the delays in processing FOID and CCLs. “When it comes to our most basic rights, like the right to keep and bear arms, there is no room for error or delay,� Bourne said. “I hear every single day from frustrated constituents who have been waiting months upon months to receive renewals or initial FOID cards and concealed carry licenses. The Pritzker administration is failing to lead on this issue. Illinoisans deserve better.� State Rep. CD Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) argued if the state of Illinois cannot operate the FOID program in an
efficient manner, the program should be eliminated. “If the State Police can’t get the FOID program to work within the allotted time, it should be suspended immediately. We are required to follow the law, but they are not!� State Rep. Mike Marron (R-Fithian) says his office handles dozens of calls from frustrated residents every month. Most of the time, Marron says, answers are hard to come by. “Over the last year, my office has received hundreds of constituent complaints on the FOID card renewal process,� Marron said. “There has been a steady increase of approval delays leading to many frustrated citizens unable to speak with a live person when checking on their FOID renewal and approval status. This has been a problem for a long time pre-dating the Covid-19 pandemic. The Democrat majority swept $28,000,000 million dollars out of the
dedicated fund that is supposed to administer the FOID program. We are sponsoring bills to eliminate the program and end the delays.� State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) is a former prosecutor, and member of the House Judiciary Criminal Law Committee. Windhorst says FOID delays can be fixed via legislation or full elimination of the requirement. “Illinois is one of only four states in the Union that require citizens to obtain a FOID card,� Windhorst said. “We should eliminate the FOID card requirement. While that might not be possible given the current makeup of the General Assembly, the legislature should immediately pass reforms to ensure Illinoisans can exercise their 2nd Amendment rights without unnecessary delays in the FOID and concealed carry card process. Let’s get to work in Springfield to address these delays and provide appropriate service to our citizens.�
Ready for Christmas Tina Coultas Brown and Rusty Monroe both of Winchester Elementary, were all decked out in Christmas attire for the last day of school before Christmas break. School is set to resume Jan. 4 with more traditional school wear appropriate.
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TOWN AND COUNTRY BANC MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC., Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF PAUL W. MCGLASSON, JR., DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF PAUL W. MCGLASSON, JR., DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF PAUL W. MCGLASSON, JR., DECEASED, SANDRA K. MCGLASSON, HOLLEY NELSON AKA HOLLY ANN NELSON, CHRISTINA POWELL AKA CHRISTINA N. POWELL, DONALD MCGLASSON AKA DONALD WAYNE MCGLASSON, JACOB MCGLASSON, JESSE MCGLASSON AKA JESSE R. MCGLASSON and WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF PAUL W. MCGLASSON, JR., DECEASED, Defendants. 20-CH-2 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1311 MCGLASSON RD. JACKSONVILLE, IL 62650
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WES fifth grader named POG Cooper Eddinger was named player of the game at the Reebok Series Basketball Tournament held recently in St. Charles. Edina was a member of the West Central Elite. He had nine points, three assists and six rebounds. He is the son of Tom and Shanna Eddinger.
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Bluffs chooses best decorated houses The village of Bluffs has announced the top seven houses in the village for best Christmas decorations. Winners were:
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PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT)
TOWN AND COUNTRY BANC MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC., Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF PAUL W. MCGLASSON, JR., DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF PAUL W. MCGLASSON, JR., DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF PAUL W. MCGLASSON, JR., DECEASED, SANDRA K. MCGLASSON, HOLLEY NELSON AKA HOLLY ANN NELSON, CHRISTINA POWELL AKA CHRISTINA N. POWELL, DONALD MCGLASSON AKA DONALD WAYNE MCGLASSON, JACOB MCGLASSON, JESSE MCGLASSON AKA JESSE R. MCGLASSON and WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF PAUL W. MCGLASSON, JR., DECEASED, Defendants. 20-CH-2 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1311 MCGLASSON RD. JACKSONVILLE, IL 62650
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PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on December 1, 2020, the following described real estate, towit: A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE WEST HALF (W1/2) OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE1/4) OF SECTION TWENTY-TWO (22) IN TOWNSHIP FIFTEEN (15) NORTH AND RANGE TWELVE (12) WEST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN SCOTT COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 22 A DISTANCE OF 668 FEET FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, THENCE FROM THE PLACE OF BEGINNING WEST 78 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 148 FEET, THENCE EAST 78 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 22, THENCE NORTH TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, AND BEING PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP AND RANGE AFORESAID Permanent Index Number: 03-22-400-004 fka 03-22-400-004-0010 Commonly known as: 1311 McGlasson Rd., Jacksonville, IL 62650 will be offered for sale and sold at public vendue on January 12, 2021, at 10:00 AM, in the courthouse hallway, at the Scott County Courthouse, Winchester, Illinois. The Judgment amount is $73,934.31.
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Winchester Hometown Christmas announces light display winners
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First place winners were AJ and Hillary Shewmake.
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Second place winners were Eric and Brittany Petterson.
Morgan County Abstract: 217-243-7432 Cass County Abstract: 217-452-3118 Scott County Abstract: 217-742-9014 Menard County Abstract: 217-632-2351 Terrill Title Company: 309-833-2881 West State Exchange: 217-243-7432
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Third place winners were Jake and Kati Fryman.
Dear members of our communities, The year 2020 will be remembered for many things and we will all be glad to get it behind us. All of us at Pharmacy Plus are very thankful for the continued support from our communities as we have done our best to continue servicing and also for protecting our patients and staff from this viral pandemic. We wish you all the very best in the coming year. Please continue to wear masks and social distance as much as possible to protect yourself and your friends and neighbors. Please get a vaccine as soon as possible to get our country on the path to immunity to this virus and back to a normal lifestyle. We miss very much having our doors open and having closer relationships with our patients and customers. Have a safe and blessed Christmas with your loved ones and a “back to normal” New Years!
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$19,900
$33,900
$18,900
$28,900
JACKSONVILLECHRYSLERDODGE.NET JACKSONVILLE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM 1600 W. Morton, Jacksonville, Illinois
217-243-3371
217-243-3333
800-851-6039
Chad Tullis
Monte Keltner
Justin Degroot
Corbin Tullis
Tom Pranger
Greg Kelly
TULLIS *All Prices are plus tax, title, license and doc fee. Dealer not responsible for errors in this ad All Prices are plus tax, title, license and doc fee. All Prices have all rebates, bonus cash and dealer discount applied. Pictures are for advertising purposes only, actual colors may differ. Dealer not responsible for errors.
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