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Times NEWS Scott County remains on even keel statistically. See page A2 Farm Bureau offers $5,000 in scholarships. See page A2

Four Scott County residents honored by LLCC. See page A3

Winchester Elementary Honor Roll. See page A3

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Andras Stock Farm continues long Scott County legacy By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Scott County Times Father and son Steve and Will Andras, of Manchester’s Andras Stock Farm, come from a long line of Andras cattlemen who have called Manchester home. In fact, the Andras family, starting with John Cennick Andras, has lived in the Manchester area since the mid-1830s. In fact, in 1837, John Cennick Andras was responsible for incorporating the village of Manchester, a settlement previously known as Burnt Haystacks Springs. In 1898, the farm began raising exclusively purebred cattle, starting with Herefords. Once shifting to purebred Herefords, the farm business grew rapidly. Eventually, market forces led the family away from Herefords toward Red Angus, the breed the farm is known for today. While the farm and family are steeped in history, today’s Andras Stock Farm is thoroughly modern, adapting to and embracing technological advances and economic shifts. Information technology advances have fundamentally changed the way that Andras Stock Farm markets its animals. “Technology has taken a

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This photo, taken in the mid-1930s, shows the men of the Andras family on their Manchester cattle farm. From left to right are John, J.C., Cary, Billy and Paul Andras. Billy, Steve Andras’s father is the inspiration of the Andras Stock Farm as it exists today.

big hold,� Will Andras said. “We’ve always sold cattle sight unseen. First it was a phone call from a buyer. In the 90s, it turned into an email. That allowed us to expand our reach across several state lines. Social media has allowed us to expand our footprint worldwide.� According to Andras, dusty sale barn auctions are becoming a thing of the past. “Since 2009, there have been two major changes,�

Andras said. “We abandoned the old ring style auction. Everything is pre-videoed. We sell in a quiet room with a big screen television. It was a smart move. It made the transition to online sales much easier. Now all the auctions are broadcast live online.� Steve Andras said that staying current with advances is also critical to the farm’s success. (See, LEGACY, A2)

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Manchester’s Steve Andras of Andras Stock Farm reunites a four day old Black Angus calf with its mother after tagging its ear. Andras operates the farm with his son Will Andras in Scott County and Fulton, Mo. Andras Stock Farm is well known for its Red Angus cattle, which the family has produced since the 1980s. The family has produced purebred cattle since 1898 and has farmed in the Manchester area since the 1830s.

Allens’ llama business brings visitors to Scott County By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Scott County Times For 30 years, Kris and Terry Allen have raised llamas on a hill just above Oxville. Since they started in 1991, Kris Allen said that interest in llamas has grown, and their llama-based farm business, K & T Llamas, has grown more diverse. The most recent facet to the business was the 2018 addition of the “Llamafun� Guest House. “Our expectations were low,� Kris Allen said. “We’re doing well. The farthest guests have come from the Netherlands and Dubai and from New York and Florida.� Allen said that the guest house was full with workers involved with the LaGrange Lock and Dam construction project during the duration of the project. Most of the guest house visitors, however, come from Chicagoland, Allen said. “Most come from Chicago wanting to get away to the country,� Allen said. “We have a lot of people living in small apartments with children. We give the children and families opportunities to interact with the animals. They love it.� Allen added that one Pike County family had started a Christmas tradition of renting the guest house for the holiday. According to Allen, the guest house belonged to her aunt Helen Dowson, who passed away in 2018. “She was a major part of our lives,� Allen said. “She would do all the livestock shows with us. We miss her dearly.� Allen attributed the idea of the guest house to Dowson. “It was my aunt’s home,� Allen said. “Her dream was to run a bed and breakfast. She never got the chance.� The house consists of an upper unit with three bedrooms and a lower unit with one bedroom. Also located at K & T Llamas is a farm store, which sells many products made from llama and alpaca wool. “The farm store is located in the cabin,� Allen said. “We donate fiber to a co-op, and we buy products David Camphouse/Scott County Times

Lanie Rueter, left, and Mae Rueter unbridle two young llamas that the girls are helping to train at Oxville’s K & T Llamas. Lanie is a sixth grader in Winchester, and Mae is in fourth grade. The two girls show llamas at the Scott County Fair and other livestock shows.

members of the co-op make at a wholesale price that we sell in the store.� In addition, the store sells Peruvian crafted items, which profit indigenous Andean people who have traditionally raised llamas and alpacas. The farm also offers a stud service, which guarantees clients live birth, as well as the sale of llamas to be used as breeding stock for other farmers or companion animals. Allen says that demand for llamas is growing. One of the most rapidly growing uses of llamas is as guard animals for smaller, more docile livestock such as sheep. Allen said that llamas can be quite aggressive in response to aggressive dogs or coyotes. K & T Llamas has sold animals across the country. “Recently we sold one to Texas and to southern Indiana,� Allen said. “It’s nationwide.� Another use for llamas, Allen said, is as a therapy animal for children and the elderly. (See, LLAMAS, A2)

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Kris Allen, right, shows off products made from llama and alpaca wool, while niece Mae Rueter looks on. The two are standing in Allen’s “Llamafun� guest house located on the K & T Llamas farm. The guest house is the newest addition to the farm business, added in 2018. Evans said her expectations for the guest house were low, but its addition has brought in a steady stream of visitors from throughout the state, country and world.

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The latest COVID-19 numbers released by the Scott County Health Department (SCHD) on Monday, Feb. 1 show good news, both in terms of active COVID-19 cases and in the numbers of quarantined individuals in the county. The number of active cases has fallen from 38 last Monday, to 19 this Monday. In addition, residents in quarantine because of close contact with someone who had COVID-19 fell by nearly half over the course of a week, with 123 in quarantine last Monday and only 64 in quarantine this Monday. No additional deaths, hospitalizations or nursing home cases have been reported. Because of SCHD’s focus on vaccinating at-risk Scott County populations, drive-through COVID-19 testing services at the health department are limited to Mondays and Fridays from 9 to 11 a.m.

SCHD continues to roll out vaccine, active cases and quarantines down By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Scott County Times The latest COVID-19 numbers released by the Scott County Health Department (SCHD) on Monday, Feb. 1 paint a positive picture, both in terms of active COVID-19 cases and in the numbers of quarantined individuals in the county. The number of active cases has fallen from 38 last Monday, to 19 this Monday. In addition, residents in quarantine because of close contact with someone who had COVID-19 fell by nearly half over the course of a week, with 123 in quarantine last Monday and only 64 in quarantine this Monday. No additional deaths, hospitalizations or nursing home cases have been reported. “Things have gotten a little better over the last week,� SCHD RN Meghan VanDeVelde said. “We’re starting to

trend back down on daily positivity rates, close contacts in quarantine, as well as total active cases, which is refreshing to see.� Starting last week, SCHD began limiting the hours it was offering drivethrough COVID-19 testing to Monday and Friday from 9-11 a.m. because of extra demands on staff who are working to vaccinate the county’s population as quickly as possible. VanDeVelde said that testing schedule would stay in place for the foreseeable future, or until the rate of vaccinations slows down. “We are still planning on only testing on Mondays and Fridays from nine to 11 a.m. to allow extra days for strictly administering vaccinations,� VanDeVelde said. “We are scheduled to vaccinate 170 residents this week, with 160 being all first doses.� (See, SCHD, A2)

Online auction raises $12,392 for playground By BETH ZUMWALT Scott County Times An online auction to raise money for a playground equipment at Memorial Park in Winchester has raised $12,392. The playground equipment is a project of the Laura Paslay family. Paslay, a 35-yearold Winchester native, died unexpectedly last June. Due to her love of the outdoors and small children, Paslay’s parents, R.J. and Janet Paslay, wanted to build a playground in her memory. Both the Paslays were also educators, R.J. in the North Greene District and Janet at Winchester. A former student of Janet’s, Shelby Craig Thatcher, wanted to do something to help the family with their goal of raising enough money for the playground,

approximately $16,000. “I sent a check to the memorial fund, but other than that, I was at a loss as to what I could do for the family,� Thatcher said.“I called Janet and asked her what I could do. I told her I wanted to do something to help and said that in Wyoming, people have online auctions for fundraisers. I asked her if I could set one up. She said that would be fine.� Thatcher set up a Facebook page where individuals could post a good or service. Individuals could then go to the page and bid on the items. The event saw 92 donated goods, including: services, craft items, homemade foods, gift certificates, and more to the auction which ended mid-January. Thatcher reports all money has been collected.

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Scott County remains Farm Bureau offers on even keel statistically $5,000 in scholarships By BETH ZUMWALT Scott County Times Pandemic aside, Scott County remained statistically even in most categories from 2019 to 2020, according to officials with the circuit clerk's office. The number of criminal felonies dropped nearly in half with 46 felonies being committed in 2019 compared to 28 in 2020. Criminal misdemeanors were almost level with 17 in 2019 and 19 in 2020. Misdemeanors were down state-wide after the 2020 legalization of recreational cannabis. Conservation offenses doubled in the two-year

span with only nine being recorded in 2019 and 18 in 2020. Divorces stayed nearly the same, with 20 in 2019 and 21 in 2020. There were 30 orders of protection issued in 2019 and 34 in 2020. Small claims were down slightly from 65 in 2019 to 62 in 2020. Traffic was overall reduced, mainly due to the pandemic. Scott County had 721 traffic cases in 2019 but only 592 in 2020. Driving under the influence charges stayed nearly the same with 12 in 2019 and 14 in 2020.

2020 deer season wraps up in Scott Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 162,575 deer during all 2020-21 archery and firearm seasons, which concluded Jan. 17, 2021. The total preliminary deer harvest for all seasons compares with a total harvest for all seasons of 153,174 deer in 2019-20. During the 2020-21 deer seasons, hunters took 45.4 percent does and 54.6 percent males.

Scott County had 681 deer harvested, 36 more than last year. The biggest increase was in deer taken by archery with 342 deer killed via bow in 2020 compared to 298 in 2019. Youth numbers were pretty consistent with 311 taken in 2020 and 319 taken 2019. Firearms numbers were also level, 311 this year with 319 last year. Muzzleloaders shot 15 deer this year compared to 13 last year.

Find who you are without your ‘antlers’ In most parts of the country, an odd change for deer begins to take shape during this time of year. The bucks begin to lose their antlers. By “losing,” I mean the antlers become loose because of several factors, and they just fall off. These abandoned antlers are called sheds. And many people enjoy shed hunting during the late winter and early spring. If they are not scooped up during this time, the squirrels and other critters will eat most of them. But when found, they make great decorations and can be worth money to others as well. But can you imagine now, what that gigantic ten pointer looks like without his most prized possession? Well, he looks like every other deer – pretty normal. And not only does he look like every other deer, he no longer has the advantage he once had. And he no longer commands the respect he once commanded. And, he has no greater weapons than the younger and lighterweight deer. By this simple process of nature, he is stripped of his singular identity and now must allow himself to blend in with other deer of every sort until the time comes when he once again will separate himself as an even more impressive animal than before. In all our lives, there comes times when God causes our antlers to fall off. Sometimes, he

does so without our consent. Other times, he comes to us and asks us to step away from positions and/or possessions. In those periods, he strips us of those things that were once what we were known for – our identity. Instead of setting us up, he sets us aside. Instead of surrounding us with fans, he surrounds us with all sorts of individuals, many of whom have been striped as well. And he works on us, but not on the outside, on the inside. And there He feeds us, strengthens us and reminds us that our trust and our identity is not in who we are or what we have, but it is in whose we are. When we have grasped that truth, He sends us back out as the special person He has made us to be with more wisdom, strength, beauty and usefulness than we had ever had before. That is until He must remind us all over again. ––––––––––––––––––– 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. You can contact him at gary@ outdoortruths.org.

Things to know about Moderna vaccine By BILL HOAGLAND There are a number of vaccines being developed to combat the COVID-19 virus, and two are already being administered here in the US: the Pfizer mRNA and Moderna mRNA vaccines. Others are on the way, but it appears that in our part of Illinois, the vaccine currently available for eligible groups is Moderna. So, I thought it would be helpful to review the official report of the test results published after Phase III of this vaccine was concluded. This is just my non-professional interpretation of that report, so for the specifics, you should read the official report, found in the December 30, 2020 edition of the New England Journal of Medicine at NEJM.org. If you can’t find it and want a copy of the complete text, send me an email. The Moderna mRNA vaccine was tested in three phases. The third phase, designed to test the efficacy of the vaccine, involved roughly 30,000 participants at various locations throughout the US. An effort was made to test the vaccine on a broad spectrum of the population and included participants over 65 years of age, those less than 65 who had heightened risks due to certain pre-existing conditions as well as those between 18 and 65 years of age who did not have heightened risks; participants also included racial and ethnic minorities. One half of the participants was given the Moderna twodose vaccine and the other half was given a placebo or fake shot. The second Moderna dose was given 28 days after the first one. All participants were tested 14 days after the first dose just to be sure they had not contracted COVID-19 after the program began. Then, they were tested again 14 days after the second dose and this testing continued periodically for a total of

Applications for Pike-Scott Farm Bureau scholarships through the Two Rivers Farm Bureau Foundation are now available. A total of five scholarships valued at $1,000 each will be available to graduating seniors in Pike and Scott counties. Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to successful applicants—one from Bluffs High School and one from Winchester High School. A $1,000 scholarship will be available to a qualifying high school student from Pike County. The foundation offers the $1,000 Rod Webel Memorial Scholarship to a qualified high school senior in Pike County. The $1,000 Wayne Riley Scholarship is

open to an FFA student graduating from Griggsville-Perry High School. The scholarships will be awarded to a graduating senior pursuing a major in an agriculture field at a technical school, community college, college or university of their choice and are a dependent of a Farm Bureau member. Applications and selection criteria are available from the Pike-Scott Farm Bureau, high school guidance counselors, or high school ag teacher. All scholarship applications must be returned by March 31. More information is available at info@ pikescottfb.org or 217-285-2233.

Llamas (Continued from A1) “Our llamas have actually gone into the nursing homes,” Allen said. “We’ve taken them to Jacksonville Skilled Nursing, Liberty Village and the Scott County Nursing Center. The residents love seeing them.” Allen also introduces Winchester’s Neighborhood Guys and Gals 4-H participants to the llamas.

“They learn how to groom the llamas. We have a showmanship class, a personal relations class and an obstacle course,” Allen said. For more information on raising llamas, on K & T Llamas or Llamafun Guest House, contact Kris Allen at 217-473-7283 or email llama@adams.net.

SCHD (Continued from A1) VanDeVelde reported that registrations and the county’s system of vaccinating the most at-risk populations first seems to be effective and efficient. “Things have been running pretty smooth on that regard. Our process is moving down our list of people who have put themselves on the list, and we’re calling folks as we go trying to reach the geriatric populations, essential workers and folks with major health conditions still,” VanDeVelde said. “Our goal on our vaccination days is to get about 30 people vaccinated per hour.” While efficiency and speed are important to SCHD while it strives to vaccinate the county’s residents, care must be taken to monitor vaccine recipients to safeguard against allergic reactions. Most side effects reported from the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines have been mild and include chills and aches. “We have to observe each person for 15 minutes after their vaccine to watch for any possible side effects or reactions,” VanDeVelde said. Because of the high demand for vaccinations, SCHD was limited by the close quarters of the health department building. In response, the department sought a larger, available site to handle the large numbers of vaccine recipients. “We have been allowed to use the building where Buck n’ Jo’s Cafe was on old Route 36 for our vaccination days due to our facility not being able to accommodate the large amount of people we want to get vaccinated in a day,” VanDeVelde said. “They’ve been very accom-

modating, so we’re hopeful this will allow us to get folks vaccinated faster as long as we keep receiving shipments as we hope.” According to VanDeVelde, Scott County residents and businesses have been extremely supportive of SCHD’s limited staff during the pandemic. “We only have three nurses who are doing our COVID testing and contact tracing and COVID vaccinations along with all other normal duties of the health department, so we’ve been very appreciative of the patience and kindness we have received from everyone in the community as we try our best to navigate through this,” VanDeVelde said. In fact, SCHD has on its Facebook page recognized individuals and businesses for helping to feed SCHD staff while they take on the fight against COVID-19. “A huge shout out to Great Scott Market for providing us with delicious pork nachos for lunch today,” SCHD posted on its Facebook page Friday, Jan. 29. “What a fantastic surprise! We really appreciate all of you at the market!! And thank you to Bobbi Jo Rousey Smith for the yummy iced sugar cookies, and also to Sue Coonrod for her scrumptious chocolate chip/m&m cookies! We are very thankful to our Scott Co. friends and families!” [sic] To find out if you are currently eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination or to put your name on the waiting list call 217-742-8203. Residents are advised to call as soon as possible, because the list is growing rapidly, and there is a very limited supply of COVID-19 vaccine.

Legacy 63 days following the second dose. At the conclusion of 63 days, the official report was prepared. As of 63 days after the second dose was administered, here is what we know: the Moderna vaccine had a 94.1 percent success rate, meaning that after the second dose, almost all of the participants who received the two doses did not get the virus later. But, 11 participants who got the two doses did later get the virus. On the other hand, 185 participants who instead received the placebo also later got the virus. This is sufficient proof that the vaccine is effective—maybe not completely effective but close enough. Another “good” news aspect of this is that all 11 participants who later contracted the virus had only mild symptoms whereas many of the placebo participants had severe symptoms when they later contracted the virus. Finally, the tests established that the vaccine appears to be effective regardless of age, possible pre-existing conditions, race or ethnicity. To the extent there were some participants who received just one dose and did not receive the second dose, there is some evidence that even just one dose is more effective than not getting any dose at all but it is not as efficient as two doses and it is not recommended that participants skip the second dose. Admittedly, there are many unanswered questions about the Moderna vaccine. How long will it remain effective? What happens if you can’t

get the second dose in those 28 days? Will the vaccine be effective if the virus continues to mutate? These issues will have to be resolved over time. Moderna will continue to monitor this control group for two years and try to answer these remaining questions. Finally, I should mention that many of those persons who received the vaccination had side effects from the shots. The side effects included soreness at the injection site, and in many cases, fatigue, headaches, myalgia and joint soreness which tended to last from one to three days after the injection. In a few cases, the side effects did not show up until a week later. The severity of the side effects was generally graded at 1 or 2, meaning minimal discomfort, although there were some exceptions to this as detailed in the report. Sure, there still are unanswered questions about Moderna. Only time will tell. But shouldn’t our goal be herd immunity? And the only way we will accomplish that is for all of us to step up and take the vaccination when it becomes available. Count me in. ––––––––––––––––––– Q Bill Hoagland has practiced law in Alton for more than 50 years, but he has spent more than 70 years hunting, fishing and generally being in the great outdoors. His wife, Annie, shares his love of the outdoor life. Much of their spare time is spent on their farm in Calhoun County. Bill can be reached at billhoagland70@gmail.com.

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(Continued from A1) “The cattle industry is very numbers-driven,” Andras said. “We have to stay on the forefront technologically. Everything is artificially inseminated. We use embryo transfer by super ovulating one of our best cows and transferring the embryos to surrogates.” Andras indicated that change is constant in the industry, and more radical changes are emerging. “One change that is coming is gene editing,” Andras said. “This could change the face of agriculture. It could make it easier for cattle to adapt to hot climates like Brazil and Australia.” The family’s focus on Red Angus cattle was guided, too, by science and markets. “We were attracted to Red Angus because it seemed like it was more commercially focused for everyday cattlemen,” Andras said. “We went as much like the Hereford as we could get, but with more market acceptability. The market didn’t like Herefords. Red Angus is more climate adaptable than Black Angus with equal marbling and meat quality.” According to Andras, the shift to Red Angus that the farm made in the 1980s has led to commercial success and growth. “We’ve been blessed,” Andras said. “We got in at the right time. We’ve been very well accepted and are a very well-known name for Red Angus in this area. When we got into it, Red Angus in terms of numbers of cattle ranked 10 or 11 as a breed. It’s number three now. The breed has been very good to us. It checked all the boxes. It requires less inputs and lower maintenance.” The farm’s future, to Andras’s mind, depends on setting up their buyers to be commercially successful in the cattle business. “The only thing that makes us successful is to do everything in our power to make our customers successful,” Andras said. “We can’t do it if they don’t make money. We strive to make our customers profitable.” Principle to the quality control that ensures the success of their customers is attention to

genetic detail. “We have a strict culling policy,” Andras said. “We get rid of the bad genetics and don’t look back.” Andras Stock Farm has a herd of 250 cows, located in Manchester and Fulton, Mo. While a 250-cow herd is large for western Illinois, Will Andras said that the herd is dwarfed by the size of many western operations. “It’s all relative,” Andras said. “We’re big for Illinois. We’d be small if we were in western Nebraska or Kansas.” The lion’s share of Andras Stock Farm’s cattle are sold in two annual sales – a bull sale the first Saturday of each April and a female sale the first Saturday of November. The bull sale includes yearling bulls 14 to 15 months old, which have all been semen checked, and 18-month-old fall bulls. The female sale includes heifer calf show prospects, bred heifers, bred cows and cow/calf pairs. Will Andras said he expects his son to become the next generation to guide Andras Stock Farm into the future. “That’s the plan,” Andras said. “He’s learning work ethic on the farm. My son has an Xbox that he doesn’t even know how to turn on.” Steve Andras also credits the whole family for the ongoing success and legacy of the farm. “We are a family operation,” Andras said. “The kids grow up into it and become a part of it. They don’t have a choice. The wives are a big part of the overall success. It’s a joint effort.” Will Andras echoed the importance of his wife, an ag lender, and his mother, a retired nurse, in the successful farm operation. “They are a stabilizing force,” Andras said. “This is a volatile business. There are good years and bad years. Behind every successful cattleman is a wife who works in town.” “Behind every successful cattleman is a wife that works in town,” Andras joked. For more information on the Andras Stock Farm story and business visit andrasstockfarm. com.

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Winchester Elementary Honor Roll 4th Grade Straight A Curtis Blanton, Dawson Clanton, Eryn Crain, Ainsley Freeman, Keagan Fuller, Hunter Glossop, Evynn Gregory, Nolan Jackson, Colton Johns, Thrice Kirkpatrick, Gracelynne Lashmett, Jacqueline Lashmett, Jada Lawson, Emerson Little, Jackson Little, Daxton Littig, Emma Maul, Payten McCurley, Ryder McDaniles, Nathaniel Merritt, Westin Roach, Lindsie Rueter, Mia Sievers, Sydni Steckel, Blaine Vortman, William Vortman, Eleanor Wahl 4th Grade Honor Roll Corbin Arnold, Riley Barber, Aydin Kessinger, Braelyn Krueger, Phoenix McDaniles, Brayden Newingham, Makynlee Price, Vida Reyes, Hayden Roach, Alaina Rotella, Carter Stice 4th Grade Merit Roll Kamryn Flanigan

5th Grade Straight A Chloe Brown, Isabella Borgens, Jerzi Clark, Lane Clayton, Eli Crain, Cooper Eddinger, Sawyer Fry, Dakoda Holmes, Hayden Johns, Bryce Klingler, Brody Lawson, Paul Miller, Maci Peterson, Curtis Renner. Alayna Schmidt, Camden Wingler 5th Grade Honor Roll Preston Adams, Kerr Ballard, Brody Blevins, Levi Clayton, Markus Edwards, Matthew Holmes, Ryan Howard, Stephanie Howell, Karoline Lomelino, Hunter Smith, Ozly Walker, Hayden Yearian 5th Grade Merit Roll Dekynn Rolson 6th Grade Straight A Layton Albers, Tyler Andrews, Trentin Atteberry, Kylie Fearneyhough, Laci Fearneyhough, Jacob Hart, Jaysa Likes,

Liam Melanson, Mallory Pratt, Jacob Valentine, Landon Wahl 6th Grade Honor Roll Peyton Dobson, Bailey Glossop, Gabe Howard, Tansyn McDaniles, Jeffrey McIntire, Jaxon Thomas, Zela Walker, Kaleb White, Kloe Woods 6th Grade Merit Roll Tucker Arnold, Lanie Rueter 7th Grade Straight A Audi Brown, Ryker Ford, Cordelia Fuller, Sofie Grubb, Nicholas Hamilton, Hallee Lawson, Braylee Littig, Myah Little, Charles Smith, Isabelle Wellenreiter 7th Grade Honor Roll Levi Adams, Hunter Carriger, Pierson Hall, Dakota Kline, Luke Kunz, Luca Naccarato, Madilyn Steckel, Mariah Stuart, Isaac Taylor, Blake Thrasher 7th Grade Merit Roll

LLCC names two Winchester students to president’s and vice president’s lists Lincoln Land Community College has announced its full-time president’s and vice president’s lists for the fall 2020 semester. Full-time students who earned a 4.0 grade point average

(GPA) are noted with an asterisk and earned President’s list honors. Fulltime students who earned between a GPA of 3.5-3.99 earned vice president’s list honors. Full-time students

are enrolled in 12 or more credit hours. Eli D. Evans* and Annika J. Kaufmann both received the honor.

Ryan receives honors at Park University Park University announces its Fall 2020 graduates from the University’s flagship Parkville Campus, as well as the Downtown Kansas City (Mo.), Independence (Mo.) and Lenexa (Kan.)

campuses. The list of graduates also includes fall online graduates worldwide and graduates from the University’s other campuses across the country not previously announced this year.

Rachel Leanna Ryan, a graduate of Winchester High School, studying business administration/human resources at the school was included on the list.

Four Scott County residents honored by LLCC Lincoln Land Community College has announced its part-time President’s and Vice President’s lists for the fall 2020 semester. Part-time students, enrolled in six to 11 credit hours, who

earned a 4.0 grade point average (GPA) are noted with an asterisk and achieved President’s list honors. Part-time students who earned a GPA of 3.5-3.99 achieved Vice President’s list honors.

Manchester – Adriana B. Harrington*. Winchester – Delaney J. Fearneyhough*, Kelsi R. Newberry, Amy J. Whicker*.

Secretary of State offices to close for Lincoln’s Birthday and Presidents Day Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and facilities will be closed Friday, Feb. 12 in observance of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. In addition, facilities that operate on a Monday through Friday schedule will be closed on Monday, Feb. 15 while facilities open Tuesday to Saturday schedule will be closed Saturday, Feb.

13, in observance of Presidents Day. All Driver Services facilities will be open for business Tuesday, Feb. 16. Individuals can visit the Secretary of State’s website, www.cyberdriveillinois.com, to locate the nearest Driver Services facility and the hours of operation. As a reminder, Illinois Secretary

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You can also get hulled sunflower seed which is essentially black-oiled sunflower without the seed shell. If you have set out sunflower seed you’ve likely experienced a mess that occurs under the feeder as birds split open the shell and drop it to the ground. Hulled sunflower seed cuts down on the debris found under the feeder. Since there’s no shell to get in their way, it is very attractive to birds. Of course, this comes with a higher price tag and a greater risk of seed spoilage. Millet is a small round grain that is good for groundforaging birds such as juncos and sparrows. With a small bag of millet, it is simple to toss a handful of it on the ground below the feeder every so often. To attract larger ground-feeders like quail and doves, try mixing in some cracked corn to the millet. Nyjer seed has become popular as it is attractive to the coveted American goldfinch. Because Nyjer seed is so small, it does require a special feeder with smaller openings. To avoid waste it is recommended to not mix Nyjer seed with other birdseed. Milo is similar in appearance to millet, but this is not a favored seed for overwintering Illinois birds. Milo is often considered a filler ingredient in many inexpensive seed mixes. Illinois birds will typically avoid eating milo and leave it behind in the feeder or on the ground. Therefore, I avoid it too. Suet is my favorite thing to leave out for birds in the

WINCHESTER Hello Scott County One month is already gone groundhog day is over now we will see what will actually be like. So far it has been bearable only because we know we have had worse in the past. Valentine’s day is getting closer don`t forget your loved one be sure to get her or him something special. I know a lot of people like to purchase stuffed animals for special occasions but I have to wonder if they know how inconvenient it is to find room for a 10-foot stuffed bear? In today`s homes there is usually no room for something that huge so they should think about it before spending the money it may not be a welcome gift. The money would be better if spent on a good meal in a nice restaurant where they could actually sit and enjoy their meal inside if one can be found. Has anyone in Scott County thought about how depressing expiration

winter. I enjoy watching the different species it attracts, including the cling feeders like woodpeckers. Commercial suet comes in cakes comprised of beef kidney fat. Recipes vary from there and mixed within the cake can be found all types of seed, nuts, and berries in various combinations. If you were to poke your head in my backyard, you’d find only black oiled sunflower seed on a platform feeder and cages of suet feeders hung throughout the landscape. It may be simple, but it still puts on quite a show for these winter months. Good Growing Tip: Prevent fatal bird strikes caused by your windows. Place bird feeders close (within 3 feet) or farther away (10 feet or farther) from your home.

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People love to feed birds. Aside from gardening, it is considered one of the most popular hobbies around the globe. And even some would argue, feeding the birds is a part of gardening. In the winter months, many find joy in watching a flurry of feathered friends, feeding at the feeder. The bird food we set out helps to give those birds that stick around Illinois over the winter an energy boost to keep their body temperatures up on these cold days. Whether you are new or a veteran of feeding the birds, many often ask – What is the best bird food? Now the answer to that question depends on what your goals are for the feeder. What species do you want to attract? Are you going to be active in keeping up the feeder? And what are you willing to spend to feed the birds? Stores that sell bird food can offer lots of choices of seed mixes. Making the process of feeding the birds a bit confusing. Feeding birds does not have to be overly complicated. I recommend keeping it simple. Let’s look at some of the individual ingredients commonly found in bird seed mixes to see what may work best for your situation. Black-oiled sunflower seed is attractive to the greatest variety of birds overwintering in Illinois. With a thin shell and energy-rich seed, black-oil sunflower seed can easily be consumed by many bird species. When it comes to simplicity, setting out only sunflower seed is about as easy as it gets.

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“It is imperfection in Religion to drudge in it, and every man drudges in Religion if he takes it up as a task and carries it as a burden.” –Benjamin Whichcote

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oing to church, reading scripture, and praying can become drudgery if we see these things as nothing more than tasks which must be done rather than a joyful communion with our Creator. It is good to pray and read scripture every day, and to go to church regularly, but if you are only doing it out of a sense of duty you are missing the spirit of the thing and are surely not getting out of it what you might be if you could connect with the joy at the center of all true religion. When we cannot go to church or read scripture we may feel the lack to such a degree that we regain the sense of joy when we

return to it, suggesting that it’s alright to take an occasional break from our religious routines. Perhaps a better way to regain that experience of holy joy is to occasionally alter how you pray, read scripture, or otherwise practice religion. Going to a different church, praying new prayers, or simply engaging in different religious practices can sometimes reconnect us to God in a way that our old routines cannot. –Christopher Simon

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Horoscopes ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, your ideas may seem a bit fantastical to the people who are closest to you. It could be time to expand your reach a little bit and pitch your thoughts to others.

VIRGO Aug 24/Sept 22 Your perception may be altered through a sudden modification in the way you think, Virgo. This can be a refreshing change for you and open up new possibilities.

AQUARIUS Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, a recognition of your specific talents and skills is conveyed to you by others. It may inspire you to work on a new project or change departments.

TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 A financial surprise may require extra attention early in the week, Taurus. Take a step back and look at things from a new perspective as you try to adjust.

LIBRA Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, facilitate conversations with new people to broaden your opportunities for social interaction. This may lead to friendships or even promising business opportunities.

PISCES Feb 19/Mar 20 Knowing and expressing just how you feel can help you to troubleshoot areas that need a bit of modification, Pisces. Be honest with yourself.

GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, expressing how you feel to someone special is key to your personal growth this week. Don’t hesitate to share your thoughts and open yourself up.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS SCORPIO Oct 24/Nov 22 Thoughts may pop in and out of your mind, Scorpio. The trick is to figure out how to weed out the pertinent ideas from the fluff. Ask others to weigh in if need be.

CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, sometimes routines can be a good thing — even if you feel as though change is needed. Knowing what to expect when other things are off-kilter can be comforting.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21 Emotions run high between you and your partner this week, Sagittarius. Enjoy the ride as this outpouring of emotions will strengthen your bond.

LEO Jul 23/Aug 23 A supervisor may ask you to take the lead on a project that is right in your wheelhouse, Leo. Put in the extra effort to help ensure the results will be top notch.

CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20 Sometimes others do not even need to speak for you to infer what they are feeling, Capricorn. This is a good gift to have and can bring you closer to those around you.

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The Portuguese navigator Bartholomeu Diaz landed at Mossal Bay in the Cape, the first European known to have landed on the southern extremity of Africa.

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The first paper money in America was issued by the Massachusetts colony. The currency was used to pay soldiers that were fighting in the war against Quebec.

The Federal Radio Commission was created when U.S. President Calvin Coolidge signed a bill.

Spain recognized the independence of the United States. The territory of Illinois was created. The world’s first commercial cheese factory was established in Switzerland. Thomas Edison printed the “Weekly Herald� and distributed it to train passengers traveling between Port Huron and Detroit, MI. It was the first time a newspaper had been printed on a train. Edwin Booth opened his new theatre in New York City. The first production was “Romeo and Juliet�. A patent was issued to Samuel W. Francis for the spork. In Frankfort, KY, gubernatorial candidate William Goebels died from an assasin’s bullet wounds. On August 18, 1900, Ex-Sec. of State Caleb Powers was found guilt of conspiracy to murder Gov. Goebels. The 16th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified. It authorized the power to impose and collect income tax. In Ottawa, Canada’s original parliament buildings burned down. The U.S. broke off diplomatic relations with Germany, which had announced a policy of unre-

The Twin Peaks Tunnel began service. It is the longest streetcar tunnel in the world at 11,920 feet.

In Vichy, France, the Nazis used force to restore Pierre Laval to office. Russia agreed to enter World War II against Japan. The first issue of “Holiday� magazine appeared. Percival Prattisbecame the first black news correspondent admitted to the House and Senate press gallery in Washington, DC. He worked for “Our World� in New York City. Dick Button won the U.S. figure skating title for the sixth time. The Tennessee Williams play, “The Rose Tattoo�, opened on Broadway in New York. The first rocket-assisted controlled landing on the Moon was made by the Soviet space vehicle Luna IX.

Texas executed Karla Faye Tucker. She was the first woman executed in the U.S. since 1984. In Italy, a U.S. Military plane hit a cable causing the death of 20 skiers on a lift. Eric Holder was sworn in as attorney general. He was the first African-American to hold the post. The Alberto Giacometti sculpture L’Homme qui marche sold for $103.7 million. The British House of Commons voted to approve letting scientist create babies from the DNA of three people. https://www.on-this-day.com/onthisday/thedays/alldays/ feb3.htm

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Crime Stoppers looking for arsonists

Crime Stoppers of Morgan, Scott and Cass Counties are requesting information to assist the Morgan and Cass Sheriff’s Departments in their investigations into suspicious fires. Saturday, Jan. 23, at about 8 p.m., Morgan County Deputies along with Chapin, Arenzville, Meredosia, Jacksonville and Beardstown Fire Departments were dispatched to several areas around the Chapin, Concord and Arenzville area for at

least 14 fires that had been started in ditches by unknown subject(s). A passerby saw a suspicious vehicle described as an early 2000’s sedan, possibly a Toyota Camry or Honda Civic. The vehicle was gold in color with a dim passenger side taillight, foggy headlights and had multiple individuals inside. The police are asking that anyone who has information concerning this incident or any other crimes

within the three-county area submit a tip online by going to www.morganscottcrimestoppers.webs.com and clicking the leave a tip button on the home page or calling Crimestoppers at 243-7300. Cash reward if your tip leads to an arrest you are eligible for a cash payout. Tips may also be submitted by texting 274637 (CRIMES). The first word of the text tip must be “payout.�

USDA temporarily suspends debt collections, foreclosures for distressed borrowers affected by COVID-19

Due to the national public health emergency caused by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the U.S. Department of Agriculture Wednesday, Jan. 27 announced the temporary suspension of past-due debt collections and foreclosures for distressed borrowers under the Farm Storage Facility Loan and the Direct Farm Loan programs administered by the Farm Service Agency (FSA). USDA will temporarily suspend nonjudicial foreclosures, debt offsets or wage garnishments, and referring foreclosures to the Department of Justice; and USDA will work with the U.S. Attorney’s Office to stop judicial foreclosures and evictions on accounts that were previously referred to the Department of Justice. Additionally, USDA has extended deadlines for producers to respond to loan servicing actions, including loan deferral consideration for financially distressed and delinquent borrowers. In addition, for the Guaranteed Loan program, flexibilities have been made available to lenders to assist in servicing their customers. The announcement by USDA expands previous actions undertaken by the Department to lessen financial hardship. According to USDA data, more than 12,000 borrowers—approximately 10 percent of all borrowers—are eligible for the relief announced last week. Overall, FSA lends to more than 129,000 farmers, ranchers and producers.

“USDA and the Biden Administration are committed to bringing relief and support to farmers, ranchers and producers of all backgrounds and financial status, including by ensuring producers have access to temporary debt relief,� Robert Bonnie, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the Secretary said. “Not only is USDA suspending the pipeline of adverse actions that can lead to foreclosure and debt collection, we are also working with the Departments of Justice and Treasury to suspend any actions already referred to the applicable Agency. Additionally, we are evaluating ways to improve and address farm related debt with the intent to keep farmers on their farms earning living expenses, providing for emergency needs, and maintaining cash flow.� The temporary suspension is in place until further notice and is expected to continue while the national COVID-19 disaster declaration is in place. USDA’s Farm Service Agency provides several different loans for producers, which fall under two main categories: Q Guaranteed loans are made and serviced by commercial lenders, such as banks, the Farm Credit System, credit unions and other non-traditional lenders. FSA guarantees the lender’s loan against loss, up to 95 percent. Q Direct loans are made and serviced by FSA using funds from the federal government.

JWCC to offer Facebook for Local Business training at Workforce Development Center

A Facebook for Local Business class is being offered by John Wood Community College’s Business and Industry Training on Tuesday, February 16, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. The class is open to the public, no application is necessary, but individuals are required to make a reservation to attend. The class will take place at JWCC’s Workforce Development Center, 4220 Kochs Lane, Quincy. This hands-on workshop will cover how to use Facebook to connect with existing customers and reach new audiences on a budget by setting expectations and measuring success of social media campaigns, generating ideas from other businesses using Facebook›s built-in tools, and posting for maxi-

mum reach and engagement. Participants will also learn about the power of Facebook Events and a playbook for using every feature. An introduction to Facebook Ads and how to get the most from a boosted post will also be discussed. Each topic will include real-life examples of what is working today and how to best apply them to your situation. The course will be presented by Andrew Skattebo with BrickStreet Data Systems. Participants will be asked to wear face coverings and social distancing will be maintained. The cost is $65 per person. For more information or to RSVP, contact the Workforce Development Center at 217-641-4971, or email wdc@jwcc.edu.

JWCC Truck Driver Training Program hosting information session Feb. 15 An information session about the Truck Driver Training Program at John Wood Community College will be held Monday, Feb. 15, at 6:30 p.m. at the Workforce Development Center, 4220 Kochs Lane, Quincy. Attendees should wear a face mask; social distancing will be maintained. The next class starts Monday, March 8. Classes meet Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., for seven weeks plus a one-week presession. Representatives from the Truck Driver Training Program will give a brief presentation reviewing admission requirements, registration, and career opportunities in

the trucking industry. Attendees will also learn about a 16-credit hour, financial-aid eligible, Logistics/Truck Driver Training certificate, as well as an online 8-week class. The JWCC Truck Driver Training Program offers the latest technology to educate students including an up-todate computer lab. Industry standard equipment is used as teaching tools and courses are certified by the Professional Truck Driver Institute. Area truck driving firms are hiring now. Some employers may fund tuition costs. For information, contact the Truck Driver Training program, 217-641-4971 or 217641-4914.

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The most common loan types are Farm Ownership, Farm Operating, and Farm Storage Facility Loans, with Microloans for each: Q Farm Ownership: Helps producers purchase or enlarge a farm or ranch, construct a new or improve an existing farm or ranch building, pay closing costs, and pay for soil and water conservation and protection. Q Farm Operating: Helps producers purchase livestock and equipment and pay for minor real estate repairs and annual operating expenses. Q Farm Storage Facility Loans are made directly to producers for the construction of cold or dry storage and includes handling equipment and mobile storage such as refrigerated trucks. Q Microloans: Direct Farm Ownership, Operating Loans, and Farm Storage Facility Loans have a shortened application process and reduced paperwork designed to meet the needs of smaller, non-traditional, and niche-type operations. FSA encourages producers to contact their county office to discuss these programs and temporary changes to farm loan deadlines and the loan servicing options available. For Service Center contact information, visit farmers.gov/ coronavirus. For servicing information, access farmers.gov. NOTICE

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region.� Davidsmeyer has served as State Representative since 2012. He is vice president at I.R.C. He and his wife, Kristen, have two sons and live in Jacksonville. Davidsmeyer served on the Jacksonville City Council prior to becoming State Representative. House Republican Leader Jim Durkin said he selected Davidsmeyer for his leadership team because of Davidsmeyer's experience at running a family business and representing central Illinois families. “C.D. is a small businessman who understands firsthand the struggles of making payroll and keeping men and women employed during these unprecedented times,� Durkin said. “He is a strong and reliable voice for central Illinois.�

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