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Times NEWS LaHood votes to improve infrastructure resources for Illinois waterways. See page A3
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Kiwanis Food Pantry serves Scott County residents in need By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Scott County Times he Winchester Kiwanis Food Pantry held its monthly food distribution Saturday, Dec. 12 at the American Legion building at 24 South Hill St. in Winchester. Contina and Tim Savage coordinate the food pantry with the help of community volunteers. Contina Savage said that the group distributes food the second Saturday of each month at 8 a.m. at the South Hill Street location. Savage indicated that community need for the food pantry has grown during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the pantry is able to serve additional residents. “I think we used to serve about 30 families,� she said. “We serve 40 now. We are able to accommodate more families.� Food pantry recipients, she added, must live in Scott County and be in financial need, however residents seeking food from the pantry will not be denied assistance. “It’s on the honor system,� she said. “It’s for Scott County, but if somebody from Jacksonville came, we wouldn’t turn them away.� According to Savage, the pantry provides families with a well-rounded, nutritious mix of foods. “We always have meats, dairy, canned goods and dry goods,� she said. “Once in a while we’ll have other items like toilet paper, but that’s rare.� The Winchester Kiwanis Food Pantry purchases the vast majority of the food it distributes from Springfield’s Central Illinois Foodbank. This year, the Kiwanis were unable to hold fundraisers due to COVID-19 restrictions on large public gatherings. As a result, Savage said the group has had to rely on the generosity of the Scott County community. “We’re glad to have the means to serve the community,� Savage said. “We rely on the public’s monetary
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Winchester Kiwanis Food Pantry volunteer Kathy Hartley fills boxes with food and personal hygiene items on Saturday, Dec. 12.
donations. Food donations are also accepted.� For information about receiving food from the pantry or for information about donating or volunteering, community members are encouraged to contact Contina Savage at 217-742-3542. Information can also be found at the Winchester Kiwanis Club Facebook page. Q See more photos on A8.
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Winchester Kiwanis Food Pantry co-coordinators Contina and Tim Savage pause while packing food boxes Saturday, Dec. 12.
Illinois State Police collect toys for PACT Head Start families
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Left to right: Kenny Mayner, Tonya Sanders, Andie Fundel and Marsha Mayner distribute Christmas gifts that will serve 320 children from 116 families on Friday, Dec. 11. Gift bags contained toys, clothing, shoes, gloves, pajamas and other items. Christmas gifts were provided for area children from infants to high schoolers.
Front, left to right, Illinois State Police (ISP) District 20 Captain Brian Anderson and Trooper Brandon Douglas thanked community members for donating Christmas toys to children served by PACT Headstart in ISP District 20, which includes Pike, Scott, Brown, Schuyler and Adams counties. In back, left to right are PACT Headstart’s Alisa Horton, Stephanie Crenshaw, Marcia Orsburn, Sara Mixer and Jenny Heineke, as well as Master Sergeant Steve Schuwerk and Sergeant Jeff Lacey. PACT Headstart serves children under five years old from low-income families. The presentation of the toys to PACT Head Start staff took place Wednesday, Dec. 9 at the District 20 headquarters in Pittsfield.
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Kent Coultas receives Hall of Fame recognition By BETH ZUMWALT Scott County Times When Kent Coultas received a letter from the Illnois Basketball Coaches Association, he just assumed he had been added to their mailing list, but that was not the case. He has been inducted into the IBCA Hall of Fame as a Friend of Basketball. “I was surprised when I opened the letter and it started out with ‘Congratulations!’� Coultas said. “I wasn't expecting that at all.� To be nominated as an IBCA Friend of Basketball, a person must have contributed greatly to the game, been an outstanding citizen in their community and have 20 years minimum service. Coultas met all three easily. “I started out keeping the book for the seventh and eighth grade teams in 1981 when I was in sixth grade,� Coultas said. “I’ve been involved ever since.� Coultas said he started keeping the book for the high school teams later on. “They used to have a parent do it,� he said. Coultas is a regular fixture at all the boys games and runs the clock for the girls home games. “I’ll go to a girls game if it’s close,� he said. “I used to keep the book for them, but now I just run
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Kent Coultas in his favorite place, behind the scorebook at a basketball game. Coultas has been keeping the book for Winchester and West Central basketball since he was in the sixth grade. He also is the driving force behind the history room at the Winchester Invitational Tournament and is the go-to guy for any information pertaining to the WIT, the longest running invitational tournament in Illinois.
the clock.� Coultas said he has been behind the scorers' table for several memorable games. “The one game I remember the most was the 2011 sectional game at the Jacksonville Bowl,� Coultas said. “The game was against Orion, and since the Bowl is so close about half to two-third of the place was filled with our fans.� According to Coultas, the
Cougars trailed for most of the game, but in the fourth quarter, they mounted a successful comeback. “Every time something good would happen, our crowd would make so much noise,� Coultas said. “I couldn’t talk to the coach to let him know how many time outs we had or how many fouls a player had.� He also remembers the year his own class played for the state title in the seventh grade tournament. “We lost, but it is a game I’ll always remember,� he said. Coultas was reluctant to name some of the star athletes he has seen come through the Winchester Gym. “I know I’ll forget some,� he said. “But there was Andy Kauffman in grade school, Mark Cox, Jimmy Evans, Brady Slagle, Gabe Cox. I could go on with all the great players I’ve watched.� Coultas says he has set behind the bench long enough to have kept the book for two generations of players. “I’ve kept for the father and then the son or daughter,� he said. “I think there is between 12-15 times that has happened." Coultas will be officially inducted in the IBCA Hall of Fame at a banquet sometime next year.
By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Scott County Times Illinois State Police (ISP) District 20 personnel pre“No matter the sented the toys they collected as part of District 20’s year those kids annual toy drive to PACT Head Start staff Wednesday, have had – with Dec. 9. homeschool and According to District 20 Captain Brian Anderson, quarantines – 2020 was one of the largest when they get toy drives the district has up on Christmas conducted. “There are ten bikes and morning, they’re thousands of dollars worth going to have a of toys,� Anderson said. Trooper Brandon Douglas, who coordinated the toy good day.� drive, thanked community members and members of Brian Anderson the business community for District 20 Captain donating and collecting toys. Douglas singled out Save-ALot and Old Orchard Country Club for their assistance with the toy drive. All of the toys will be divided between Pike, Adams, Brown, Scott and Schuyler counties. ISP District 20 is also donating $100 to PACT Head Start in each county. In all, according to PACT Family and Community Services Coordinator Sara Mixer, 57 children from 28 families will receive Christmas gifts from the toy drive. PACT Head Start Executive Director Shana Edison said that PACT Head Start families and staff are thankful for the ISP toy drive and the generosity of the community. “The families will be appreciative,� Edison said. “Our case workers are glad local people have stepped up and provided for these families.� Recognizing the need for good news amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Edison said that this year, the toy drive was especially important to the low-income children and families that the organization serves. (See, PACT, A2)
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Knights of Columbus contribute to Barry Food Pantry
Scott County Sheriff collects toys for Operation Blue Elf Scott County Sheriff Tom Eddinger shows off the boxes of toys his agency has collected for the third annual Operation Blue Elf. Eddinger said donations are down a bit this year and hopes they pick up before the Dec. 18 final deadline. Gifts are being collected for children of all ages with toys for the younger set and gift cards for the teens and pre-teens.
Monday, Nov. 30 the Saint Mary’s and Saint Mark’s Knights of Columbus Council #2967 donated $500 to the Barry Food Pantry. Presenting the check to Barry Food Pantry President Kathryn Young is Deputy Grand Knight Mark Welch.
Bluffs school board discusses levy, athletics, consolidation By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Scott County Times Following a brief truth in taxation hearing, the Bluffs school board approved a 1.21 percent increase to the district’s property tax levy at the Monday, Dec. 14 board meeting. According to Superintendent Kevin Blankenship, the levy is designed to keep the district at the same funding level for next near. “It’s really just flat funding for us,� Blankenship said. “This year, we are in OK financial shape. Next year is where we could start to see problems, especially at the state level.� Blankenship updated board members on the status of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) and the prospect of athletics taking place in the district. “IHSA had a board meeting again,� Blankenship said. “They basically punted again. There was no action.�
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, but Blankenship was not optimistic about the prospects for spring athletics. “I don’t anticipate anything happening in January,� Blankenship said. “Football was supposed to start in February with games taking place in March. That would make for a very compressed basketball season. There’s been a lot of talk about we may not see any athletics or maybe just one or two sports.� Blankenship also updated board members about the status of a feasibility study to look at the possible consolidation of the district with Winchester. The study’s report was originally due to be presented in December, but Blankenship said that the work had been delayed because of the pandemic and will be complete next month. “Two of their team members were here
last week,� Blankenship said. “We did walk-throughs of Winchester and Bluffs and looked at facilities. They are about 80 percent done with the study and are looking at completion in January.� In other business, the board conducted a first reading of several proposed board policy changes. A second reading and approval will take place at a later board meeting. Board members went on to approve a property tax abatement resolution to use the district’s one percent sales tax revenue to abate a 2016 bond in the amount of $53,316. According to Blankenship, the abatement will save tax payers approximately $0.20 on the final tax rate. Over the past three years, Blankenship reports the district has saved tax payers roughly $160,000 through property tax abatements. Finally, the board approved Brenda Kauffman as the district’s treasurer, approved last month’s board meeting minutes and paid the district’s monthly bills.
Winchester’s Willow Branch weathers the pandemic By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Scott County Times After rushing to complete renovations of her store’s building in the spring, Jessica Handy opened Willow Branch Boutique and Tanning on the south side of Winchester’s square March 7 – just days before the governor’s emergency COVID-19 orders forced non-essential businesses to shut down. “It was not good timing,� Handy said. “I think I was only open for a week and a half. I shut down when the order was put out.� Handy, who had sold clothing and other items online before opening her storefront location, continued selling merchandise online through the state-mandated closure. “When we were shut down, we still did online sales,� Handy said. Willow Branch’s online profile has only grown since then. “We have had sales to 29 or 30 different states,� Handy said. “A lot of the online sales are for local pick-up too, though. The store has 7,300 or 7,400 Facebook followers.� According to Winchester Civic Group President Kevin Evans, Willow Branch and Alice’s Attic both opened their doors just prior to the state’s COVID-19 shutdown, but both stores have found a way to thrive. “Early on they had to completely shut down,� Evans said. “Both of those two got hit hard, but they figured out creative ways to serve their customers. They were reaching customers online. I think that’s where they were getting the bulk of their sales.� Despite launching her brick and mortar business during a pandemic, Handy said the business is finding success on Winchester’s square. “It’s been really way better than I would have expected it,� Handy said. “This is our downtown. It’s our busiest area.� Handy also pointed to events such as the recent Hometown
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Willow Branch Boutique and Tanning owner Jessica Handy hangs a Christmas-y sweater on the wall. After opening the store in the midst of the pandemic in March, Handy is enjoying strong online and in-person sales this holiday season.
Christmas as important catalysts to encourage residents to shop Winchester’s downtown businesses. Online sales, however, continue to make up a huge part of Handy’s sales. “Between Cyber Monday and Black Friday, I shipped out over 600 items from online sales,� Handy said. “What started as a flexible, part-time way to make some income has turned in a full-time job real quick.�
the school readiness of infants, toddlers and preschool-aged children from lowincome families. Services are provided in a variety of settings including centers, family child care and children’s own homes. Head Start programs also engage parents or other key family members in positive relationships, with a focus on family wellbeing. Parents participate in leadership roles, including having a say in program operations. For more information on PACT Head Start call 217-773-3903 or visit pactheadstart.com.
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been impacted by having to stay home or find child care for kids that aren’t in school this year because of COVID.� Captain Anderson agreed with Edison and Mixer that the toy drive plays an especially important role in the lives of PACT Head Start children this year. “No matter the year those kids have had – with homeschool and quarantines – when they get up on Christmas morning, they’re going to have a good day,� Anderson said. Head Start programs are federally funded and designed to promote
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PACT (Continued from A1) “Our program serves families with limited incomes,� Edison said. “This year, I think there is a different need with the instability families are experiencing. It has caused more problems for children and families.� Mixer said that the pandemic has created additional financial hurdles for the families served by the agency. “It’s a struggle for families,� Mixer said. “Not just Christmas presents, but utility bills. COVID has impacted a lot of parents’ employment, and parents have
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LaHood votes to improve infrastructure resources for Illinois waterways Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL) voted in support of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2020, which will provide critical support for Illinois locks and dams and waterways, provide rural communities additional resources in addressing flood risk needs and strengthen Illinois’ agriculture competitive advantage in the global economy. “In central and west-central Illinois, which is uniquely positioned between the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers, our communities rely heavily on water infrastructure resources for economic development,” LaHood said. “It is critical that we continue to invest in infrastructure that allows farmers and manufacturers in the 18th District to move their commodities around the globe. This bipartisan bill includes important provisions to boost federal support for inland waterways projects and strengthen flood plans in the Upper Mississippi River Basin. I am proud to once again support this essential piece of legislation for Illinois.” LaHood advocated for a provision in this year›s WRDA which adjusts the federal cost-share of inland waterway projects. This provision will ensure that Army Corps
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of Engineers construction projects are completed on-time and on-budget, including the anticipated 2023 Illinois Waterway lock and dam rehabilitation projects. WRDA 2020 is bipartisan legislation that includes projects of national, regional and local significance that help strengthen the Nation’s global competitiveness, grow the economy, move goods throughout the country and abroad, protect communities, and create jobs. WRDA authorizes projects to improve ports and harbors, inland waterway navigation, flood and storm protection and other pieces of water resources infrastructure, as well as programs and policy reforms related to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Program. Specifically, these projects and investments in water resource infrastructure are initiated and carried out at the local level but provide valuable benefits regionally and nationally. Key reforms included in WRDA 2020 streamline flood risk reduction projects, provide local communities the tools to build their infrastructure back faster and more resilient after disasters and take care of rural communities by providing additional support and resources in addressing flood risk needs.
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Hello form Alsey, Wishing all the best for this crazy year. Hope your holidays are all you want and pray 2021 will be a better year. Remember our men and women in uniform and the leaders of our country in your prayers. Others on our prayer list include Shirley Roberts, Edna Layne, Connie Sturgeon, all those dealing with COVID and Jay Early. Happy birthday to Rick
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Moore, Jerry Jagram and Linda Scoggins on Dec. 16. Jon Krebs, Ronnie Halmes and Sam Wallace on Dec. 17. Brenda Fundel, Amy Geargs, Carla Wallace, Rob Harmon and Caral Blackburnon Dec. 19. Curtis Hart, Paul Learneuhorigh and Ryker Jenson Lay on Dec. 20. Denny Savage and Mike Clanton on Dec. 21. Happy anniversary to Jeremy and Shawn Fry on Dec.
18, Jerry and Callen Lovekamp on Dec. 20, Larry and Jerry Beghaon on Dec. 21. No more Queen of Hearts drawing until Jan. 7 half of the $6,000 jackpot was won last week. That’s all folks. Have a good week, be a friend to someone in need this week.
Bill Christison is celebrating his 90th birthday this month. He was born Dec. 15, 1930, to Melvin and Margaret Christison in Bluffs. He married Velma Reel of rural Detroit, Ill., in 1950, and they had four children: Peggy (Paul) Guthrie, Sandra (John) Farrell, Brenda (Jim) Swartz and Vicky (Earl) Phillips, all of rural Detroit and Milton. He also has six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Velma passed away Feb. 1, 2020. Bill is a retired farmer and an active member of the Detroit United Methodist Church. Throughout their lives Bill and Velma enjoyed square dancing, County Couples and traveling. Please join us in celebrating Bill’s birthday with a card shower. Send cards to 25466 475th St., Pittsfield, IL 62363.
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12/9/2020 Hello Scott County, If you haven’t checked out the decorations on the square and all around town you are missing out. The square is awesome, the nursing home is beautiful and all around town there are beautiful displays and everyone should check them out. A tremendous lot of work went into the parade on Saturday night, it was wonderful to see so many people out taking part in it. Thanks to all for all your hard work it really
paid off. I’m certain the residents at Scott County Nursing home enjoyed the parade as well as everyone else. Remember the weather is getting much colder so please consider your outside pets and provide food, water, and shelter for them. They get cold too. I assume everyone is planning a nice Christmas. I know it seems impossible to do under the circumstances. It is unfair we have to cancel our plans, but the politicians fly wherever they
choose and enjoy their family get-togethers. I pray this will all change soon for all of us. Not much news these days so if anyone has anything new going on please feel free to call and I will place it in the article. Last Week’s Trivia - - Steam Next Week’s Trivia - - In 1916, 55 percent of the cars on the road in the world were; Benz Motorwagon, Model A Ford or Model T Ford: Which is right?
12/16/2020 Hello Scott County. We have only one week left to enjoy Long John Silver`s fish and then we will have to go to Springfield just as we did 40 years ago. I remember going there on Wabash and buying 8 pieces of fish for $4. Now it is $10. My how things have changed. I suppose we could say "those were the good ole days." I am sorry to see that country music has lost another great artist. Charlie Pride was an awesome person as well as a wonderful and real country music singer. He will be missed, but his music will live on
for a few more decades before it is moved to the back room of some storage facility. The music we grew up with will be obsolete in the future. Condolences to all the families here in Scott County that have lost loved ones in the past few weeks. It is sad when families and friends are not to gather to celebrate a loved one’s life because of the Covid misery. In some situations that is the only time families from far distances can make time to gather, and at least see each other to catch up on some of the happenings in their lives. An elderly gentleman
was driving on the freeway when his cell phone rang. It was his wife who sounded frantic. She warned him of a wayward driver. She told her husband to please be careful she heard on the radio a driver was going in the wrong direction on the freeway. He replied honey, you should call that radio station and give them an update. It`s not just one driver it`s every single blasted car I pass. Last Week`s Trivia - - Model T Ford. Next Week`s Trivia - - The first cars on the road steered using a wheel lever or crank?
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erhaps the best reason to be kind to others is the simple fact that we are all struggling. Even when it is not readily apparent, we are all struggling on some level. Struggling to pay the rent, struggling to keep the house clean, or perhaps even struggling to find the money to buy our next meal. Even when happiness or joy are the dominant emotion, fear and anxiety are often just below the surface. Buddhists claim that desire is the root and source of our suffering, but perhaps it goes deeper than that. Perhaps suffering and strife are built into the universe, where nothing is ever truly at rest. Being kind, however, lightens the burden. A smile tells the other person you care, and that you are here to help, even if only with moral support. Sometimes being kind, however, means doing more than just offering moral support. Sometimes we must grab our tools and help build the house, or pull the car out of
the ditch, or fix a meal that will feed the grieving family. Our solidarity with others gives meaning to our suffering. If we were in this struggle alone, life would be worse than meaningless, but the smile from a stranger reminds us that we are not alone. And while it may feel like we are facing some problems by ourselves, there are almost always others ready to lend a hand, if only we reach out to them. Finally, God is always there, and He understands the battle you are fighting. –Christopher Simon
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Calhoun sheriff makes arrests for Hardin burglaries On Dec. 1, the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office received multiple reports of vehicle burglaries and a motor vehicle theft in the Village of Hardin. The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance from the Illinois State Police Crime Scene Services. Throughout the following week, the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office conducted extra patrols in an attempt to thwart any future crimes. On Dec. 7 at 1:52 a.m., Deputy Zach Hardin with the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on Childs Street near Park Street in Hardin on a gold colored 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe bearing Missouri registration. Subsequent to an investigation, the driver, Kristen Marie Zinselmeier, age 32, of Saint Peters, Mo., was originally arrested for the offenses of driving while license revoked, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and improper use of registration. Two passengers were present in the vehicle. Both passengers were taken into custody and were eventually identified as Jacob Daniel Young, age 25, of Saint Louis, Mo., and Samantha Louise Rachels, age 26, of Saint Louis, Mo. for the offense of obstructing justice. A subject search of the vehicle revealed stolen property (i.e. car keys, wallet, credit
KRISTEN MARIE ZINSELMEIER cards), a firearm and methamphetamine. Stolen property from other jurisdictions was also recovered. Zinselmeier, Young and Rachels were further charged with conspiracy to commit burglary, unlawful possession of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and obstructing justice. Young also had an outstanding warrant from Madison County for unlawful possession of a stolen vehicle, unlawful possession of weapons by a felon and unlawful possession of methamphetamine. Rachels also had an outstanding warrant from Jefferson County, Mo., for probation violation.
Staci J. Evans Clerk of the Circuit Court Scott County, Illinois 12.9, 12.16, 12.23
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WINCHESTER, SCOTT COUNTY, ILLINOIS
SAMANTHA LOUISE RACHELS
Kissing under the mistletoe – A holiday favorite with a dark side
Why do we kiss under mistletoe? No one knows for sure why we kiss under the mistletoe. However, Washington Irving is responsible
for the popularization of kissing under the mistletoe in the United States. In his collection of essays, The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent, he wrote about Christmas traditions he observed in an English country house, including kissing under the mistletoe. Freeloading parasite Mistletoes are hemiparasitic plants, which are commonly evergreen. They will obtain water, nutrients, and minerals from their host plants. They are considered hemiparasitic because they can produce their own ‘food’ via photosynthesis during at least some point in their lifetime. Birds commonly spread mistletoe. Birds will eat the plants’ berries and eventually pass through the bird. The seeds are sticky, thanks to a coating of viscin. If the seeds land on a tree, the seed will germinate and penetrate its host. It will then produce a special structure called a haustorium, which will act like a root, allowing the plant to begin its life of thievery. In the United States, the mistletoe species that people are probably most familiar with, and the type we decorate with, is American/eastern/oak mistletoe (Phoradendron leucarpum). It can be found from New Jersey to Florida and west
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There will be a court date on a request to change my name from HAYDEN LUCAS YOUNG to the new name of GWENDOLYN LORALAI YOUNG. The court date will be held on January 19, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at 35 E. Market Street, Winchester, Scott County, Illinois in Courtroom 1. Dated: November 20, 2020
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Mythology and folklore Druids would climb a sacred oak tree and remove mistletoe with a golden sickle. After obtaining the mistletoe, they would sacrifice two white bulls to their gods. They would then make an elixir with the mistletoe and believed it would cure infertility as well as being an antidote to all poisons. Other cultures also associated mistletoe with fertility because it bears fruit in the winter. In Austria, mistletoe was placed in couple’s beds to encourage conception. In Japan, the Ainu would chop up mistletoe and put it on their fields to ensure a good crop. Welsh farmers believed that a healthy crop of mistletoe would mean they would have a good crop next year.
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good GROWING From evergreens and Poinsettias to holiday cacti and holly, we use a variety of different plants to adorn our homes and offices during the holidays. One plant that is commonly talked about is mistletoe. Mistletoe has an interesting past, from an ancient symbol of fertility to somewhere to sneak a quick kiss. It also has a darker side.
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through Texas, including in Illinois, where it can be found in the southern onesixth of the state. It can be found on over 60 species of trees, including maple, ash, walnut, oak, elm, willow and oak. Toxic berries? There is a common belief that mistletoe is poisonous, even deadly. This is certainly true for the European species (Viscum album). It appears that American mistletoe is less toxic than its European cousin. One study found that 99.2 percent of those exposed to mistletoe had no poisoning symptoms, and there were no fatalities. And that
the accidental ingestion of American mistletoe is not associated with profound toxicity. Regardless of its apparent lack of toxicity, it’s still a good idea to keep these plants out of the reach of children and pets. You can always go the route of artificial mistletoe. Good Growing Tip of the Week: In a nod to how the plant is spread, the word mistletoe (mistiltan in Old English) comes from the Anglo-Saxon words mistel (dung) and tan (twig). Mistletoe, or dung-on-atwig, there may be no more appropriately named plant for 2020.
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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 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. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the KLJKHVW ELG E\ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV DW the close of the sale payable to The Sheriff of Scott County. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV RU ZLUH WUDQVIHU is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by
the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the mortgaged real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to the Plaintiff and in “AS ISâ€? condition. The Sale is further subject WR FRQÂżUPDWLRQ E\ WKH &RXUW Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall UHFHLYH D &HUWLÂżFDWH RI 6DOH which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate afWHU FRQÂżUPDWLRQ RI WKH VDOH The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check WKH &RXUW ÂżOH WR YHULI\ DOO LQIRUmation. For information contact Plaintiff’s Attorney: Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, 111 East Main Street, Decatur, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1). ,I WKH VDOH LV QRW FRQÂżUPHG IRU any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (c) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC, is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 740 Decatur, IL 62525 Send Notice/Pleadings to: Veronika J. Miles (#6313161) Email: Non-CookPleadings@ hsbattys.com Telephone: (217) 422-1719 Facsimile: (217) 422-1754 I3160976 12.9, 12.16, 12.23
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This Day In History Dec 16
- Oliver Cromwell became lord protector of England, Scotland and Ireland. - Nearly 350 chests of tea were dumped into Boston Harbor off of British ships by Colonial patriots. The patriots were disguised as Indians. The act was to protest taxation without representation and the monopoly the government granted to the East India Company. - Napoleon Bonaparte was divorced from the Empress Josephine by an act of the French Senate. - In New York, 530 buildings were destroyed by fire. - The Zulu chief Dingaan was defeated by a small force of Boers at Blood River celebrated in South Africa as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Dingaanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. - The first immigrant ship, the Charlotte Jane, arrived at Lyttleton, New Zealand. - â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Tale of Peter Rabbit,â&#x20AC;? by Beatrix Potter, was printed for the first time. - Women ushers were employed for the first time at the Majestic Theatre in New York City. - Sime Silverman published the first issue of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Varietyâ&#x20AC;?. - The first postage stamp to depict an airplane was issued was a 20-cent parcel-post stamp. - French Premier Petain arrested Pierre Laval after learning of a plan for Laval to seize power and set up a new government with German support. - During World War II, the Battle of the Bulge began in Belgium. It was the final major German counteroffensive in the war. - U.S. President Truman proclaimed a national state of emergency in order to fight â&#x20AC;&#x153;Communist imperialism.â&#x20AC;? - NBC-TV debuted â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dragnetâ&#x20AC;? in a special preview on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chesterfield Sound Off Timeâ&#x20AC;?. The show began officially on January 3, 1952.
- A United Air Lines DC-8 and a TWA Super Constellation collided over New York City, killing 134 people.
- Eric Michelman filed the earliest patent for a scroll wheel for a computer mouse.
- The Miami Dolphins became the first NFL team to go unbeaten and untied in a 14-game regular season. The Dolphins went on to defeat the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl VII.
- Sigourney Weaver received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- O.J. Simpson broke Jim Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s single-season rushing record in the NFL. Brown had rushed for 1,863 yards, while Simpson attained 2,003 yards. - The U.S. Congress restored the $122 minimum monthly social security benefit for current recipients. - The play â&#x20AC;&#x153;Diamondsâ&#x20AC;? opened in New York City. - Reputed organizedcrime chief Paul Castellano was shot to death outside a New York City restaurant. - Jean-Bertrand Aristide, a leftist priest, was elected president in Haitiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first democratic elections. - The U.N. General Assembly rescinded its 1975 resolution equating Zionism with racism by a vote of 11125. - The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution calling for negotiations on a comprehensive test ban. - Many U.S. government functions were again closed as a temporary finance provision expired and the budget dispute between President Clinton and Republicans in Congress continued. - NATO launched a military operation in support of the Bosnia peace agreement. - Britainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agriculture minister announced the slaughter of an additional 100,000 cows thought to be at risk of contracting BSE in an effort to persuade the EU to lift its ban on Britain. - The U.S. and Britain fired hundreds of missiles on Iraq in response to Saddam Husseinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s refusal to comply with U.N. weapons inspectors.
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- Torrential rains and mudslides in Venezuela left thousands of people dead and forced at least 120,000 to leave their homes. - Researchers announced that information from NASAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Galileo spacecraft indicated that Ganymede appeared to have a liquid saltwater ocean beneath a surface of solid ice. Ganymede, a moon of Jupiter, is the solar systemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest moon. The discovery is considered important since water is a key ingredient for life. - U.S. Presidentelect George W. Bush selected Colin Powell to be the first African-American secretary of state. Powell was sworn in January 20, 2001. - In Tora Bora, Afghanistan, tribal fighters announced that they had taken the last al-Quaida positions. More than 200 fighters were killed and 25 captured. They also announced that they had found no sign of Osama bin Laden. - Cuba received the first commercial food shipment from the United States in nearly 40 years. The shipment was sent to help Cuba after Hurrican Michelle hit Cuba on November 4, 2001. - A British newspaper, The Observer, reported that a notebook had been found at an al-Quaida training camp in southern Afghanistan. The notebook contained a â&#x20AC;&#x153;blue printâ&#x20AC;? for a bomb attack on Londonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s financial district. - Astronomers discovered GJ1214b. It was the first-known exoplanet on which water could exist. https://www.on-this-day. com/onthisday/thedays/ alldays/dec16.htm
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Horoscopes ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 It is time to make some new connections, Aries. Invite someone you trust to take the lead for a change instead of you running the show. You may enjoy the break.
VIRGO Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, when one door closes another opens, and you will find this to be true this week. A cycle comes to a close and something entirely new will come your way.
AQUARIUS Jan 21/Feb 18 This week you learn a new skill or something relating to electronics commands your attention, Aquarius. This can put you in good spirits as you figure out ways to apply what you learn.
TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you may find yourself taking more risks and acting more boldly. Don’t be afraid to give other things a try. Try public speaking or ask to helm a new project.
LIBRA Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, your empathy for others is ramped up this week as you make a concerted effort to help the less fortunate. Consider all ways you can provide assistance.
PISCES Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, you may find that you are mixing business with pleasure. Just be careful to follow the rules if you’re thinking of a workplace romance.
GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 Reality will not be nearly as exciting as you hope it to be this week, Gemini. You may have to offset things a bit by watching movies or reading books for a great escape.
SCORPIO Oct 24/Nov 22 Remember the people who have helped you along the way, Scorpio. Give thanks to everyone who has supported you in any and all endeavors.
CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, messages from friends or family members could reach you this week. Expect some exciting news about a reunion of sorts. It’s a good time for communication.
SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21 It can be challenging for you to be as productive as you want to be, Sagittarius. For some reason your focus keeps being drawn elsewhere. Hunker down and concentrate.
LEO Jul 23/Aug 23 You might be tempted to break up with someone or put a friendship on ice, Leo. Maybe your feelings were hurt or there was a misunderstanding. Think before acting.
CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, a reason to throw an intimate party will present itself in the days ahead. Keep it small and write up a guest list of those closest to you.
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Kiwanis Food Pantry serves Scott County residents in need (Continued from A1)
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Winchester Kiwanis Food Pantry coordinator Contina Savage packs a box of food for a community member Saturday, Dec. 12.
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Winchester Kiwanis Food Pantry co-coordinator Tim Savage pack food boxes Saturday, Dec. 12.
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Volunteers Cole Meyer and Morgan Kunz carry boxes to serve community members at the Winchester Kiwanis Food Pantry food distribution day Saturday, Dec. 12.
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Volunteers, left to right, Dave Roberts, Cole Meyer, Morgan Kunz and Kathy Hartley prepare to distribute boxes of food for the Kiwanis Food Pantry Saturday, Dec. 12.
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