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Teacher shortages lead Winchester to go remote
Times NEWS Winchester Kiwanis gearing up for Christmas. See page A2
By CARMEN ENSINGER Scott County Times
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ith several teachers under quarantine and not enough substitute teachers to take over the classrooms, the administration at Winchester decided that they would shut down classes for a few days and go to remote learning protocol. They were expected to be back in class Nov. 4.
Pike-Scott Farm Bureau honors LaHood ahead of election. See page A2
Down she goes. See page A8
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Cindy Colbert, pastor of the First Assembly of God Church in Winchester, enjoyed blowing up balloons and handing them out along with bags of candy to the kids and adults from the back of a truck at the Winchester trunk or treat. For more pictures see A8.
Ladies Night Out this Friday night By BETH ZUMWALT Scott County Times The third annual Ladies Night Out in Winchester will have a different look this year but will still be a fun-filled night Friday, Nov. 6. “Tipswords Landscape and Turf will have a kick-off event from 4-6 p.m.,� Jacqlyn Kuchy, a member of the Winchester Civic Committee, which promotes the event, said. “The hours for the downtown stores are 5-8 p.m.� Kuchy said the committee thought for a long time about the event and wondered if they should go ahead with it due to the COVID restrictions.
“Our downtown stores have taken such a hit this year,� Kuchy said. “We thought we should do it if we could do it safely.� Kuchy said no business was forced to participate, and if customers don’t feel comfortable being out, the committee understands. “Ladies Night Out has been a big success in the past, giving our businesses a boost,� Kuchy said. “They need that this year.� The date was something the committee also gave special consideration to before making a decision. “We had the Vintage Pickers Market at the end of September, and we didn’t want to have
it too soon after that,� Kuchy said. “And we didn’t want to conflict with Hometown Christmas.� In addition to the Winchester Businesses participating, Kuchy is expecting some independent vendors. “The businesses are welcome to have vendors set up inside their businesses,� Kuchy said. “If they feel they don’t have the space for that and maintain social distancing, vendors are welcome to set up in the park. There will be no vendor fees.� Kuchy said the weather reports indicate the weather will be perfect for shopping and having a fun time with other women in the community.
“At the time we decided to go to remote learning, we had seven staff members in testing protocol with one positive,� Superintendent Kevin Blankenship said. “Then we got notice that we had a student that tested positive, and then we were in the midst of determining which teachers, if any, were going to be in close contact with that student. So that was going to put us over the edge.� Blankenship said all of this happened on Wednesday evening. The first round went in to be tested on Friday and those in contact with the student went in to be tested on Monday. “The first round of tests all came back negative, so right now we still only have the one positive teacher,� Blankenship said. “We expect to have the results on the other four back on Tuesday, and while we expect them to be negative too, they were close contacts with a known positive, so they have to wait the minimum days to get tested, and then if they test and they are negative, they are eligible to come back to work.� According to the announcement on the district website, the schools were closed Wednesday, Oct. 29 through Tuesday, Nov. 3 and the district would use this time to disinfect the buildings and allow for staff to navigate through the testing protocols. The plan was to return to in-person learning on Nov. 4 pending testing results and COVID updates from the Scott County Health Department. There was no instruction Thursday, as students were allowed to pick up and take home Chromebooks. Remote learning began Friday. Monday is a remote learning day for the district and Tuesday, Election Day, is now deemed a school holiday. “It is our plan to return to school Wednesday,� Blankenship said. “Worst case scenario is all four people test positive, and if that is the case, we may still be able to open – it just depends – we may be able to get subs for everyone, but it will be close. To be honest, though, we don’t expect that to happen.� In Bluffs, where Blankenship is also superintendent, things have been going much better. “So far, we have had only one teacher test positive 10 days ago, and she has recovered and is now back in the classroom,� Blankenship said. “Then, we had one that got tested Wednesday and we thought we would have her results back, but we still haven’t received them. Usually, if you don’t get them back immediately, it is usually a negative, so that is a good sign.� As for the student population at Bluffs, that has been going well as well. “So far during all of this, I think we have had four positive tests with the students, but they have all recovered and returned to school,� Blankenship said.
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Airbnbs come to Winchester house for the week or longer. By CARMEN ENSINGER “We have rented entire houses and Scott County Times also rented just a bedroom with a priMost great ideas stem from a really vate bath before,� Frost said. “A bedgreat experience had at one time or room rental is super inexpensive and another in one’s life. Nothing could be ideal for those days when you are going more true of the Primrose and the Sugar to be out all-day sightseeing. There are Shack, the latest business ventures of filters you can set up to find exactly Chuck and Debbie Frost. The Primrose what amenities and price range you’re and the Sugar Shack are Airbnbs that looking for. It is like a custom plan, so the couple have opened in Winchester. it’s a much more personal stay. More While Chuck Frost is the most well- often than not, Airbnb stays are cheaper known Frost in the Winchester area, he than a hotel.� acquiesces to his better half, Debbie, Of all their stays in Airbnbs over the when it comes to this business venture. years, by far their most memorable stay Debbie Frost explains how she first was in New Zealand for their honeycame to know about the concept for the moon where they rented a cottage from Airbnb. a very nice couple. “Our first stay in an “We had been travelAirbnb was in Memphis “It has been ing, making our way to during Christmas in a new destination, and I 2016,� she said. “We a lot of work, hadn’t reserved anywhere were going with my folks but providing to stay, and it was getand daughter to visit my ting late,� Frost said. “So, son, Vinnie, who worked a comfortable that night at the restaurant, as a booking agent and place for I looked on Airbnb, and acoustic performer we made a reservation and for the Guest House at visitors to would arrive in an hour. Graceland. I wanted a mentioned in the info I stay and enjoy Iprovided house to rent so we could that we were on all be together and have has been very our honeymoon.� our Christmas there. My What came next secured son suggested I check rewarding.� their love of Airbnbs and out Airbnb, which I had that little bit of personal never used or heard of touch that the individual Chuck Frost before.� owners are allowed to give The Primrose co-owner She took her son’s to these facilities. advice and ended up find“When we arrived to the ing a three-bedroom, two-bath house in quaint cottage, there were decorative a great neighborhood that was ideal for pillows on the bed that said ‘Mr. and her family gathering. Mrs.’ – a personal touch that was some“The weather was exceptionally thing extra that they didn’t have to do,� warm that year, and we even got to Frost said. “Once we were there, the enjoy a campfire in the backyard a owner came in and showed us around. couple of nights, which was awesome Their homestead was on the side of a to do in December,� she said. “It was steep hill with cows grazing nearby and an ideal space and a fantastic trip. Ever the coolest wood barn that housed a tersince then, anytime Chuck and I have rific party cave. He and his wife invited traveled, and we have traveled all over us over to have some champagne to celin the last five years, we have booked ebrate our honeymoon out on their back our stays through Airbnb and we have patio overlooking an inground pool. It never once been disappointed.� was a beautiful experience and one you The Airbnb concept works for wheth- would never have staying in a hotel.� er you want to rent a single room just to Wouldn’t it be great if there were sleep in for a single night or for an entire something like this in Winchester? But
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The Primrose is the first of three Airbnbs offered by Chuck and Debbie Frost right here in Winchester making Winchester a destination location for visitors to the Midwest. The couple decided to enter the Airbnb business after traveling the world staying at Airbnbs and finding out just how accommodating and affordable they really are.
would something like this even work in Winchester? Would there be people wanting to come to Winchester to stay? The answer, turns out, was yes. Over 20 years ago when Chuck Frost was in the banking business, he approached the owner of the Winchester Guest House for a business opportunity. The Guest House was a residence on Main Street where the owner offered four private bedrooms with a shared bath for rent. Chuck Frost asked the owner just what kinds of visitors came to Winchester, and the owner said lots of people – people visiting family, interns and a plethora of others, and that his rooms were filled four to five nights a week. “So, with Chuck’s knowledge of past success, along with our past experience of Airbnbs, and the obvious need for lodging in town after planning our wedding with nowhere local for our guests to stay, we decided to utilize and reform a vacant two-bedroom apartment Chuck owns as an Airbnb.� They already had the furnish-
ings for the Airbnb as they had all of Debbie’s household furnishings stored in a 32-foot trailer belonging to Chuck’s dad. “We simply pieced together what we already had and created a beautiful and comfortable Airbnb,� Frost said. “Our very first guests were a couple from Peoria who stayed three nights on Nov. 28 through Dec. 1, 2019. Since then we have had 28 completed reservations and have five upcoming reservations.� Almost all Airbnbs are booked online through the company's website and so are the Frosts’. “If a person is looking to stay in this area and we have the amenities they are looking for, our unit will show up in their search,� she said. “Then, the guest has the opportunity to compare what is available. The positive reviews on our website from past stays and my Super Host status makes us stand out, and the pictures and amenities we offer are another means of advertising.� (See, AIRBNB, A2)
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Winchester, Illinois
BREAD OF LOVE Nov 9-13 Mon.: Stuffed pepper soup, grated cheese, pea salad, applesauce, crackers, milk. Tues.: Pork & Noodles, corn, pickled beets, melon, roll, milk. Thurs.: BBQ chicken, baked potato, Brussel sprouts, fruit cocktail cake, WW bread, milk. Fri.: Fish, tartar sauce, baked beans, tossed salad, bun, milk.
Airbnb (Continued from A1) Of course being a member of Airbnb is not free – there is a small fee, but the customer base it offers is more than worth the fee. “As hosts, we pay a three percent service fee for each stay that pays for the use of listing our unit on Airbnb,� Frost said. “All correspondence and monies transferred go through Airbnb. As of yet, we have not marketed outside Airbnb, but over time, our plan is to utilize more social media resources for additional exposure and advertising.� Since that first two-bedroom Airbnb opened, which they call “The Primrose,� they have since added “The Sugar Shack,� a newly completed one-bedroom studio apartment and will soon be listing a three-bedroom rental house called “The Inn� located at 115 Main Street. “The Inn has not yet been listed on Airbnb because it is
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Left to right: Pike-Scott Farm Bureau Directors David Barton of Nebo and Ben Coon of Winchester, along with Pike-Scott Farm Bureau President Kim Curry, recognized 18th Illinois District U.S. Representative Darin LaHood as an Illinois Farm Bureau Friend of Agriculture for his record of voting for legislation supportive of the agriculture industry.
Pike-Scott Farm Bureau honors LaHood ahead of election By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Scott County Times Just ahead of the Tuesday, Nov. 3 elections, U.S. Representative Darin LaHood, who represents much of western and central Illinois, visited the Pike-Scott Farm Bureau in Pittsfield Wednesday, Oct. 28 to be honored as an Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) Friend of Agriculture. According to Pike-Scott Farm Bureau President Kim Curry, IFB’s Board of Directors tracks legislators’ votes on bills that impact the agriculture community. Legislators who consistently vote for policies that benefit the agriculture industry receive the Friend of Agriculture distinction from IFB’s political action committee ACTIVATOR. “It’s a prestigious award,� Curry said. “Legislators are recognized by ACTIVATOR as Friends of Agriculture, based on a grade tied to their votes on ag issues.� In addition to receiving the IFB distinction, LaHood addressed Pike/Scott community and agriculture industry leaders regarding his thoughts on many policy issues and the current political climate and election cycle. LaHood said his role on the House of Representatives’ Weighs and Means Committee gives him, as well as his congressional district, a voice in many pressing policy discussions facing our nation – including trade, taxation and healthcare. “It’s a wonderful platform from which to advocate for farmers and rural America,� LaHood said. Congressman LaHood went on to tout his role in developing and passing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) trade deal that
became effective July 1 and which replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). “USMCA was very impactful, maintaining relationships with our first and second largest trading partners, Canada and Mexico,� LaHood said. “The U.S. population accounts for only four-and-a-half percent of the world’s population. We need to have customers and markets for our goods around the world.� In addition, LaHood expressed support for the Phase One China Trade Deal, which promises to increase Chinese purchases of agricultural and other commodities in 2020 and 2021. “The trade deal requires China to purchase 60 billion dollars of agricultural commodities this year and next,� LaHood said. “So far, we’re on track to sell that much.� LaHood went on to stress the importance of infrastructure along the Illinois and Mississippi waterways in moving Illinois grain to international markets. “We know the rivers are the most efficient way of moving commodities to New Orleans and on to our international markets,� LaHood said. “That’s why we invest in our inland waterways and infrastructure, including 75 million dollars on the Illinois River La Grange Lock and Dam rebuild.� One area of frustration LaHood expressed towards the Trump administration during its first term, which affects Pike County grain producers, was the administration’s lukewarm reception of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), which requires a minimum volume of renewable fuel in all transportation fuels sold in the United States, and its stance on Small Refinery Exemptions (SREs), which
allow relatively small oil refineries to sidestep the RFS and not include renewables such as ethanol. LaHood encouraged the Trump administration to more strongly support the RFS and to more uniformly enforce the incorporation of renewables into the country’s transportation fuel. Another area of frustration expressed by LaHood was the lack of a promised federal infrastructure bill to rebuild the nation’s transportation infrastructure. According to LaHood, the Trump administration has vowed to commit 25 percent of any federal infrastructure bill to rural infrastructure. Representative LaHood made the point strongly, on more than one occasion, that he took seriously his charge of representing an overwhelmingly agricultural and rural congressional district. “Each election cycle there are less and less members of Congress who represent rural America and understand the issues that farmers face,� LaHood said. “Right now there are 68 or 69 members who represent rural America. When I ran, I said I’d try to be the best advocate I could be for the district and represent agriculture and rural America the best I could.� Upon questioning regarding population loss in the state from PikeScott Farm Bureau Executive Director Blake Roderick, LaHood said that Illinois stood to lose one or two congressional seats after the 2020 census results were in, further reducing the voice of rural Illinois in Congress. “It’s been frustrating watching the state hemorrhage jobs,� LaHood said. “We’ve seen a lot of people leave the state.�
Winchester Kiwanis gearing up for Christmas
Outdoor Truths: Gary Miller
With more knowledge, we grow; that is OK I’ve been looking at pictures of deer for an upcoming hunting trip. The landowner has set up a camera that sends the pictures in real time through cell service. It’s another way one can check trail cameras without going into the woods and leaving human scent that might disrupt the deer activity. Each day, I log into the app on my phone to get an update on what’s going on near my tree stand. Not only can I see the time of day the deer are moving, but I can also get other information that will help me make better decisions for the hunt. For instance, I noticed how some deer were coming from a place near where I normally park my ATV. There’s no doubt if it would have been parked there during those times, the deer would have taken a different direction. Needless to say, this added information will cause me to make a change. Change is good. We all change. To deny this is to refuse to see the obvious.
As information grows, we change as well. Some of us go all in and some of us just do what is necessary. For example, many of you have already learned how to do self-checkout at the grocery store. You did it because most of the time the lines are short, and you can’t fuss at the clerk. Some of you older folks finally succumbed to social media. You found you could find old classmates and friends through this technology. This change came as you learned new information. Because people change as we gain new information, I rarely look very far into one’s past to determine who they are now. I know my past and many of my beliefs I held in my past have vastly changed. Information grew. I applied myself to learn some of it. And as a result, some of the views I once held I no longer do. Therefore, I want others to judge me closer to my present than from my past. I want to do them the same way.
currently being rented out by hunters for the next month,� Frost said. “There definitely has been a need for lodging in our area and a desire to stay in Winchester. Past guests have loved the quaintness and friendliness of this town and have left very positive reviews of their stay.� The Frosts make it a point to provide information to their guests on local businesses in town along with things to do and see in the area. “Our business has generated additional revenue for Winchester, and we have provided a service to this town that has not been available for many years,� Frost said. “It has been a lot of work, but providing a comfortable place for visitors to stay and enjoy has been very rewarding. The best part is meeting new people and bringing people to Winchester who may have never visited otherwise.�
I think this is God’s way as well. He is the master at making our past a path and not a destination. He is quick to forgive. In fact, he couldn’t be any quicker. He forgave our sins before we even committed them. He looks at us in real-time and keeps giving us new information only as we can handle it. Our only job is to take this knowledge and allow Him to make the necessary adjustments so we can have a more successful life. Keep learning. Keep changing. It’s what God wants. ––––––––––––––––––– 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.
By CARMEN ENSINGER Scott County Times With Halloween officially over, it’s time to think about Christmas. Somehow, over the years, Thanksgiving became the “forgotten holiday� but, nevertheless, it is time to get in the Christmas spirit and the Winchester Kiwanis Club is doing just that. The Winchester Kiwanis is getting ready for their annual Christmas basket project and letters have been sent out to past recipients. The deadline to be put on the list for this year is Nov. 17. “If you need a little help for Christmas this year, maybe we can help,� Kiwanis President Rev. Robin Lyons said. “We will help Scott County citizens with a food basket that has almost everything you need for a holiday meal in it.� Only one food basket is allowed per household. If you have children 18 and younger, they can also receive an outfit along with the food basket. The children, however, have to live with you full time. Children who are 18 and out of school
do not qualify. “This year, the Kiwanis will be working with the Scott County Sheriff’s Office to get extra toys to the children in Scott County,� Rev. Lyons said. “The Sheriff’s Office will be in charge of the toys and they will have information coming out soon.� Another great avenue for toys is the Outreach Community Center in Winchester. Their toy giveaway will be Dec. 11-13, by appointment. “With these two resources, we are confident that no child will go without,� Rev. Lyons said. The banks will have the Angel Trees that will have clothing tags on them. “When you choose an angel, please remember to take it to an employee who will take down your information,� Rev. Lyons said. “We will need the gifts back to the bank by Dec. 19.� Winchester Kiwanis will be presenting their baskets and Angel Tree boxes on Dec. 22. More information to follow. Feel free to call the Kiwanis at 217-7424006 if you have any questions.
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Ezike: ‘I don’t know what else we can say’ Leaders once again implore public to wear masks, warn of ‘history repeating’
By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois Through tears, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike once again called for widespread use of face coverings Friday after warning of increasing COVID-19 hospitalization numbers that could surpass the peaks of April and May. “I mean it’s sad to see the numbers going up again,” Ezike said at a COVID-19 briefing in Chicago. “People have worked really hard to get us through the first phase… and as we see the numbers go up in the hospital, people are bringing more beds, trying to prepare for the COVID units again, and the staff that went through all that pain to try to save as many people as they can are seeing history repeat itself.” The virus has now claimed 9,418 lives in Illinois, with another 31 deaths reported over the previous 24 hours, including a person in their 30s, one in their 40s, two in their 60s, 11 in their 70s and the rest 80 or older. “I’ve never run a marathon, but I have the utmost regard for those who’ve been able to train and plan and finish a marathon. But this is a difficult race when you can’t actually see the endpoint, and I’m sorry that that’s the message I have for you,” Ezike said. “Nevertheless, I’m asking you to fight the fatigue,” she added. “Fight the urge to give up on social distancing. Fight for your kids to have safe, healthy opportunity to have inperson learning in school with teachers who were trained to teach them in the classroom. Fight to have safe, healthy environments in which we can work so that businesses can remain open so that our economies can start to thrive again. This does mean wearing your mask.” IDPH reported another 3,874 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 Friday among 82,256 test results reported over the previous 24 hours. That brought the total number of cases since the pandemic began to 364,033 among more than 7.1 million test results reported. Ezike and Gov. JB Pritzker reiterated that face coverings are the most effective means for limiting the spread of the virus, along with keeping six feet of distance from others and not gathering in large crowds. She said she is searching for a message to convey the importance of masking to all, even when meeting in private gatherings. “And so if you’re talking about COVID fatigue from having to keep wearing a mask – think about the COVID fatigue for health care workers, respiratory therapists who are going to have to go through this whole episode again, of trying to fight for people’s lives, because we couldn’t figure out how to control this virus by doing some of the simple measures that have been prescribed,” she said. She said the decisions of those who attend unmasked gatherings promote the spread of the virus which can then find its way to more vulnerable populations. She urged those attending unmasked gatherings to “think beyond themselves” and consider who they may unknowingly infect, especially if they have the virus but are not showing symptoms. “All these people who work with the public on a regular basis – you cannot work from home as a bus driver,” Ezike said. “And so
these people have to go to work every day as the disease is increasing throughout the state. And they’re the ones that will be dying.” Hospitalizations for COVID-19 as of Thursday night increased by 35 from the day prior to 2,498, while intensive care bed and ventilator usage by COVID-19 patients remained well above the average of the past several weeks at 511 and 197, respectively. Statewide, 34 percent of ICU beds and 33 percent of hospital beds were available, but some regions had surge capacities below 25 percent. That came as four of the state’s 11 mitigation regions were officially subject to increased mitigation measures and exactly half of the state’s 102 counties hit a warning level for COVID-19 spread. Each of the 11 regions had a COVID-19 test positivity rate of 7 percent or higher, with Region 4, including the Metro East area on the Missouri border near St. Louis, hitting an 8.1 percent positivity rate. Two more days above 8 percent and the region would be subject to increased mitigations for the second time. While Pritzker said he was not considering a statewide stay-at-home order like he levied earlier in the pandemic, he noted the state will enforce mitigation measures in the various regions subject to them. Pritzker said he will follow emergency rules approved by a legislative rulemaking committee which allow for warnings, citations and dispersal orders for businesses not following mitigation rules. Authorities can perform checkups at locations and those not following rules “will be subject, potentially, to having proceedings initiated against them to remove their gaming or their liquor licenses,” he said. Pritzker has noted the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity will give preference to businesses in regions that have had increased mitigations when it distributes Business Interruption Grants funded by the federal government. He also once again urged federal action on a measure to provide funding for state governments and more grant opportunities to small businesses that have faced business interruptions. “I’ll continue that fight. For whatever reason, that isn’t happening, the federal officials, federal congressmen, senators, the president can’t seem to get together to get that done,” Pritzker said. “So, what I can say is that, unfortunately we still have to live by the rules here because we don’t want people to get sick and die. …The truth is that if everybody will wear their masks, we can get our businesses back open again much quicker.” The statewide positivity rate decreased slightly to 5.6 percent Friday, as it is driven down by University of Illinois saliva tests that are not included in any of the regional data. The university contributed 8,581 of the state’s tests but only 23 cases over the previous 24 hours, a one-day positivity rate of 0.27 percent. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service covering state government and distributed to more than 400 newspapers statewide. It is funded primarily by the Illinois Press Foundation and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation.
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Hello Scott County, One hour can sure make a difference in the time and wears a person out. I can`t remember when one hour has affected so many people in such a negative way. Perhaps we will be adjusted to the difference soon and can accept the long dark evenings as a time to reconnect with our families. I think we have had plenty of time for that the last several months, but we shall see. Beautiful weather. The trees are still showing a lot of colors and the moon was pretty awesome the last few nights. Nice to have something beautiful in our lives in these trying times. The few trick or treaters I saw around had a beautiful night to be out having fun dressed up and
mum fine of $2,500. White recommends the following tips to help keep our roadways clean and safe: n Always carry a trash bag in your car. If you have litter, there will be somewhere to dispose of it. Q Securely cover open loads on all trucks. Q Clean out pickup truck beds. Random trash left in the back of pickups can easily blow out onto the street. Q Set an example for others. Children often imitate what they see. Prevent bad behavior by picking up after ourselves and not littering. Q Put cigarette butts where they belong: in ashtrays.
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seemed to be enjoying it. Thanksgiving is just around the corner and the air will be filled with the smell of turkey cooking, homemade dressing, pumpkin pie and all the goodies we like to stuff ourselves with. Looking forward to it. The Peppermill has changed their hours due to the COVID-19 because people are trying to protect themselves and their families, as we all are, by staying away from public gatherings. Looks like a sunny week ahead and a lot of leaves to be mulched or raked. Not too sure anyone is looking forward to that. There seems to be some humor left in the world. A friend opened a fortune cookie last week and the fortune
read, “Come back later, I’m tired” and also added ”(Yes even cookies get tired.)” Some baker had a great sense of humor. By the time we have learned to watch our step in this life, we are too old to go anywhere. Last Week’s Trivia - -The King James version (KJV),1611. Next Week’s Trivia - - In the Christmas Story, what two popular notions about the star over Bethlehem and the Magi who came to visit Jesus aren’t mentioned in the Bible’s account of the Nativity?
IDNR announces controlled pheasant hunting program changes The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced changes to controlled pheasant hunting for the 202021 hunting season. The changes, health and safety protocols implemented in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, will provide greater protection to both the hunting public and site staff during the season. Standby Controlled Pheasant Hunting Permits will not be available this hunting season. Pheasant hunters will need to acquire a Reserved Controlled Pheasant Hunting Permit to hunt on controlled pheasant hunting sites. Reserved Controlled Pheasant Hunting Permits can be acquired through the online reservation system available on the Controlled Pheasant Hunting website at this link: https:// dnr2.illinois.gov/controlledhunt/. To make acquiring a reserved permit more convenient, hunters will be able to reserve a permit until noon the day before a hunt date. On IDNR-operated sites, the daily fee for permits acquired online for controlled pheasant hunting is $30 for resident hunters and $35 for nonresident hunters. The daily permit fee applies to each individual hunter. Hunters are required to pay for permits acquired online over a secure system using a major credit card. A transaction fee of $1 for a single hunter or 2.25 percent of the permit fee for multiple hunters will be assessed for each permit, except for permits for the Illinois Youth Pheasant Hunt.
Illinois Youth Pheasant Hunt Permits are issued at no cost. All but one of the controlled pheasant hunting sites have ample reserved permits available for all days of the controlled hunting season. Illinois Youth Pheasant Hunt permits are also available for all but one controlled pheasant hunting site. Hunters are encouraged to make the necessary planning adjustments now to hunt on the sites on the hunt dates desired. Hunter check station procedures will also change on controlled pheasant hunting sites as part of health and safety protocols. Hunters are advised to wear an appropriate face covering and maintain appropriate social distance when in the hunter check station area. Hunters should also pay attention to advisory signs with information about check-in procedures. Check-out procedures will also change at many controlled pheasant hunting sites this season. Check-out procedures will be announced during the registration process. Special note for the 2020-21 hunting season: Non-toxic shotshells are required when hunting at Des Plaines SFWA, Horseshoe Lake SP, Jim Edgar Panther Creek SFWA, Mackinaw River SFWA, Silver Springs SFWA, Chain O’Lakes SP, Eldon Hazlet SRA, Green River SWA, Johnson Sauk Trail SRA, and Wayne Fitzgerrell SRA. Hunters are reminded when hunting at any of these sites that only non-toxic shotshells may be in possession.
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Jesse White reminds motorists to help keep roads clean Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is reminding motorists to drive safely and keep roads and highways clean. “Although traffic has decreased due to the pandemic, littering can be a traffic safety issue on our roads whether it is from a truck whose truckload is uncovered or from a driver who has disposed of garbage out of a car window,” White said. “We should be mindful of the dangers of littering to others and to our environment.” According to the Illinois Litter Control Act, there is a mandatory minimum fine of $50 for any person who is convicted of violating this act and a maximum fine of $1,500 and possible jail time. A second conviction can result in up to one year in jail and a maxi-
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“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” Matthew 7:12 NIV
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hat love is the antidote to hatred is a message that bears repeating. Every major religion has made this point in one way or another, and yet it is a lesson that some never learn. Buddha put it this way: “Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love. This is the eternal rule.” Jesus said something similar five centuries later: “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:44-45 NIV) Likewise in the Koran we hear these words: “Good and evil cannot be equal.
as we often think that the person who harmed us deserves to be harmed. But the path of revenge just leads to ever-growing cycles of violence and hatred. The only way to stop the cycle of hatred and turn the tide is with love. Now more than ever, what the world needs is more love and less hate. Do your part to sow
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Horoscopes ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Be prepared for some news at work, Aries. There may be a change in the hierarchy or another management change. Stay calm, as this could bode well.
VIRGO Aug 24/Sept 22 Strange developments may infiltrate your normally ordered schedule, Virgo. Even though situations may be outside of your wheelhouse, keep an open mind about all possibilities.
AQUARIUS Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you may be at a crossroads in your life that has you wondering what the next step may be. Take advantage of increased online educational possibilities.
TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, someone new may come into your life and you could be completely enamored. This may be a romantic interest, or someone who simply understands your way of thinking.
LIBRA Sept 23/Oct 23 Take a greater interest in movies, music or entertainment, Libra. It is always good to broaden your horizons. Plus, this will give you new subject matter for conversations.
PISCES Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, if you have been pondering a reason to move, now may be the time to really put a plan into action. Start researching neighborhoods.
GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 While technology already is everpresent in your life, this week you may be introduced to a new form technology in your home or place of work.
SCORPIO Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, this week you may have a strong urge to do something exciting or adventurous. You might want to book a spontaneous trip or ride a roller coaster.
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SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21 An unexpected career opportunity could be coming your way, Sagittarius. It’s okay to be nervous, but focus more on the possibilities for advancement and excitement.
LEO Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, take a few moments this week to examine your finances. Spend time looking at recurring payments and where you can cut. Opt for a new form of recordkeeping .
CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20 New interests may capture your attention, Capricorn. Study different countries and their cultures to learn more about the world. Then plan future trips to an inspiring locale.
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Winchester trunk-or-treat is spooktacular fun in the square The Winchester Square was filled with children Saturday evening getting their sugar fix from the annual trunk or treat. There were plenty of trunks open filling their baskets, pumpkins, bags or whatever else they could find to fill with candy.
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Neveah Summers, 3, of Winchester, couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait till she got home to check out what sweet treats she got while waiting on her hot dog to arrive. She had to dive in while no one was looking.
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Down she goes A piece of history went down in dust last Tuesday (Oct. 27) morning as the old Scott County Times building was reduced to nothing more than a pile of rubble. The demolition crew of Midwest Demolition of Springfield were in charge of taking down the building, owned by Pat Vandevelde, owner of Peak Insurance. Vandevelde owns all of the buildings on that block, including his current business. He intends to knock all of them down, eventually, and build a new building which will house his insurance office.
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Avery Vant, 3, with a full bucket of candy, leans down to check out the mini ghosts at one of the trunks during trunk or treat.
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Chris Fletcher, with the Winchester Fire Department, hands some candy to Aaliyah Bowman on her stop at the firetruck Saturday evening during trunk or treat around the Winchester Square.
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