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Times NEWS WES third graders celebrate presidents. See page A2

Rep. LaHood appointed to the House Intelligence Committee. See page A2

Grin and Wear It: Passavant Auxiliary project reveals ‘Smile Behind the Mask.’ See page A3

SPORTS West Central eighth graders beat Our Saviors. See page A7 Lady Cougars play well on senior night. See page A7

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LaHood pays visit to Orr Center By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Scott County Times

t the invitation of John Wood Community College (JWCC) President Mike Elbe, U.S. Representative Darin LaHood visited Perry’s Orr Agricultural Research and Demonstration Center Monday, March 15 to tour the facility, learn about the teaching and research that takes place at the center and to hear about the Orr Center’s plans for expansion. The Orr Center, which houses JWCC’s Agriculture Department and University of Illinois beef and agronomy research facilities, is a unique collaborative teaching and research partnership between the University of Illinois, JWCC and the Orr Corporation. LaHood spent two hours touring the Orr Center campus and learning from University of Illinois researchers about the agronomic and animal science research conducted at the site. “I thought it was important that Representative LaHood understand the unique relationship that exists at the Orr Center,” Elbe said of his motivation for inviting LaHood to tour the center. “Today provided an opportunity to talk about the center’s history, the work presently being done here and about plans for the future.” JWCC and the Orr Corporation are currently fundraising to construct a state-of-the-art 24,000 square foot multi-purpose agricultural building to house an animal care facility, arena and classroom and office space. Total construction costs of the project are anticipated to be between $2 million and $2.5 million. According to Elbe and Orr Corporation President Matt Bradshaw, private fundraising efforts spearheaded by the Orr Corporation at JWCC’s Ag Alumni have yielded roughly half of the funds needed for the project. Elbe said that a principal reason for LaHood’s visit was to make the Congressman aware of funding needs for the expansion of the Orr Center. “One of the takeaways from the visit is to look for funding opportunities,” Elbe said. “We’re looking for ways to connect what we’re doing with grants and stimulus funds – to be opportunistic

in connecting to funding sources up to or more than $500,000.” Elbe said that, to date, all funds raised for the project had come from private sources, but that both state and federal funding sources were being sought. In addition, State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer, who attended LaHood’s Orr Center visit, indicated that state funds may be made available for the construction of the new multipurpose agriculture facility. In response to his visit, LaHood stated that it had been an eye-opening experience, and that one of his primary roles as a representative of a rural Illinois congressional district is advocating for the agriculture industry. “I’m thoroughly impressed by the work you’re doing here,” LaHood said of the Orr Center’s research and education. “Looking for those funding opportunities when they exist and supporting agriculture is vital to my district. Taking information back to Washington – to be an advocate for agriculture is what today is about. The more people you can bring here to see the work you’re doing in the trenches, the better. What you’re doing here to bring young people into agriculture today is tremendously important.” LaHood stated that it was increasingly important to educate those unfamiliar with the industry about its importance to the state’s economy. “Agriculture is the state’s number one industry,” LaHood said. “My district is the number-eighth-ranked agricultural district in the country in terms of corn and soybeans.” Representative LaHood went on to emphasize the importance of advocating for the agriculture industry as fewer and fewer Congress members come from rural America. “In my five years in Congress, one thing I’ve found surprising is there are less Congress members representing rural America and agriculture,” LaHood said. “There are only 173 members of Congress from rural America.” LaHood, who sits on the House Ways and Means Committee, also stressed his record of working to build international markets for Illinois grown commodities, his work to increase ethanol use and to improve navigation on the Illinois and Mississippi rivers. Elbe thanked Representatives LaHood and Davidsmeyer for their visit to the Orr Center and for their ongoing support and advocacy for the agriculture industry.

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University of Illinois Animal Sciences Research Associate Wes Chapple, right, gives U.S. Representative Darin LaHood an overview of the beef research projects that are conducted at Perry’s Orr Agricultural Research and Demonstration Center. Standing opposite Chapple are, left to right, John Wood Community College President Mike Elbe, LaHood, JWCC Agriculture Department Chair Mike Tenhouse and Orr Corporation President Matt Bradshaw. LaHood made his first visit to the Orr Center Monday, March 15 to tour the facility and to learn about the cooperative teaching/research partnership between John Wood Community College, the University of Illinois and the Orr Corporation.

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University of Illinois Agronomy Research Specialist Luke Merritt, left, gives U.S. Representative Darin LaHood an overview of the agronomic research projects that are conducted at Perry’s Orr Agricultural Research and Demonstration Center.

President Elbe went on to say that construction on the new multipurpose building could commence as soon as this fall.

“That may be too aggressive, but it’s a matter of when, not if,” Elbe said of the Orr Center expansion.

No new COVID-19 cases; Bluffs board West Central boys basketball postpones joint consolidation team enters quarantine By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Scott County Times No positive COVID-19 cases have been reported by the Scott County Health Department (SCHD) since Monday, March 8. “No new COVID cases in the last week,” SCHD RN Meghan VanDeVelde exclaimed. “We were most excited about that.” While the county has seen no positive cases, the West Central high school boys basketball team has been placed in quarantine because of contact with at least one positive player from an opposing squad. “The jump in ‘contacts quarantined’ is due to our high school boys basketball team having played a team last week who had three or four students test positive within 48 hours of their game,” VanDeVelde said. “This, unfortunately, led to the boys basketball team having to complete a quarantine period.” Winchester/Bluffs Superintendent Kevin Blankenship said that the quarantine of the West Central boys has not been an isolated incident. “We went for weeks without seeing any problems,” Blankenship said. “In the last week or two, we’ve seen cases crop up around the area. Other schools from around the region and conference have had players or teams have to quarantine.” Blankenship cautioned that similar circumstances could affect the upcoming IHSA football season as well. “We could see more of the same during football season,” Blankenship said. “I hope I’m wrong.” VanDeVelde reports that the SCHD has vaccinated a substan-

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Scott County Health Department (SCHD) released data Monday, March 15 that showed no additional COVID-19 cases in the county since Monday, March 8. Scott County’s active COVID-19 cases remain in the single digits, with two reported. However, 22 individuals are in quarantine, which is up sharply from last week’s zero residents in quarantine. The jump was caused by West Central’s high school boys basketball team being placed in quarantine following a game against a team with COVID-19 positive players.

tial portion of the county’s population with either the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. “We are just over 20 percent of the county population vaccinated through our clinic,” VanDeVelde said. “This does not include the people who were able to get the vaccine at their place of employment, their pharmacy, physician’s office or another county health department as we do not have access to that data.” VanDeVelde said the department continues to progress through its waiting list of county residents who wish to receive vaccinations. “We’re still trucking along with vaccines,” VanDeVelde said. “Last week we had around 300 second

doses that were administered. We have another second dose clinic this week on Wednesday, the 17th. Around 170 doses will be given this week. We are having another large first-dose clinic next week as well, which will hopefully get us very, very close to the end of our vaccine list.” According to VanDeVelde, residents awaiting a shot should be expecting a phone call from SCHD soon. “We will be making calls this week and early next week to get folks scheduled,” VanDeVelde said. “We encourage people to frequently check their voicemails and missed calls as well.” (See, COVID, A2)

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Scott County Times The Bluffs school board, at its Wednesday, March 10 meeting, voted to postpone a joint meeting with the Winchester board to discuss the recently published consolidation feasibility study. According to board member Terry Kunkel, three members of the Bluffs board – Kunkel, Gary Westermeyer and DeWayne Hart – voted against proceeding with the joint meeting that had been scheduled for Tuesday, March 23 until the Bluffs board and Bluffs residents had a chance to digest the feasibility study report. “We wanted to meet as just Bluffs first,” Kunkel said. Bluffs/Winchester Superintendent Kevin Blankenship also said the postponement would allow new board members at Winchester and Bluffs to be seated after the upcoming board elections to have more input on the feasibility report and any subsequent actions. “Both boards will have new people,” Blankenship said. “Both have two members that didn’t seek reelection.” Bluffs will lengthen the school day to end at 3 p.m. starting Monday, March 22. In addition, students who wish to attend school remotely will need to furnish a doctor’s note with a valid medical reason. Board members approved the school calendar for the 2021-2022 school year. The district is engaged in evaluation of its District Wellness Policy. According to Blankenship, the reevaluation process is a triennial event. The board authorized Blankenship to work with Chicago’s Bernardi Securities to refinance a bond in order to save money on repayments. “We have the goal in mind to save $53,000 over seven years,” Blankenship said. The March agenda, February minutes and monthly bill payments were all approved as part of the consent agenda. Following closed session, the board approved granting tenure to kindergarten teacher Natalie Grider and pre-k teacher Tabitha Carie.

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

WES third graders celebrate presidents

Winchester Elementary School third graders participated in February Ag in the Classroom which focused around Abraham Lincoln and President’s Day. They took part in a few activities to celebrate Lincoln and other influential presidents in the agricultural community. Students in Tina Leonard’s

Rep. LaHood appointed to the House Intelligence Committee

and Amber Sichting’s classes read the book of poems, “The Superlative A. Lincoln.” During the reading, students learned many facts about Lincoln and how influential he is in the agricultural community. Students also participated in making Washington’s cherry pie in a bag to celebrate President George Washington’s birthday.

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Mackenzie Bigham reads a poem to the class.

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Makenzee Stice holds open the bag for the teacher to pour in the Cool Whip to make one of the treats.

Hallie Pierceall enjoys a bite of her Washington’s cherry pie after their lesson for the day.

Don’t say goodbye to pay phones just yet By BILL HOAGLAND There is a pay phone in the Village of Brussels in Calhoun County. I have driven past it hundreds of times over the years. I always wondered if it really worked. I certainly never saw a line of people waiting to use it but still, curiosity finally got the best of me and I recently wasted a quarter confirming what I should have realized: it doesn’t work—at least not for me. In their day, pay phones certainly served a purpose for those of us who were on the road and had no access to a private phone line. Thanks to the cell phone, however, pay phones have become a thing of the past. Still, it may please you to learn that there is at least one place in the United States where the pay phone is alive and well. It is located just a hundred miles from Washington D.C. in a small town where, by law, cell phone use is prohibited. I am referring to Green Bank, W. Va. Green Bank is home to the Green Bank Radio Telescope, which is the largest movable telescope in the United States. It is used by scientists to study the universe, including not only our solar system and our galaxy, but all

astronomical developments in our universe. Among other things, scientists are listening for sounds from outer space that would suggest there is some form of life out there. This telescope is so powerful that it can hear a rock landslide on Mars, for example. Because it is essential that there not be any electronic interference with the studies being conducted at the center, all cell phones, microwaves, most radio broadcasts and even some types of tv receptions are strictly prohibited within ten miles of the telescope. And on a much broader scale, an area of 13,000 square miles in West Virginia, Virginia and a small portion of Maryland are included in the so-called National Radio Quiet Zone that surrounds the Green Bank Telescope, where there are restrictions on the use of radio electronics unlike anywhere else in the country. This rectangular “quiet zone,” measuring roughly 100 miles on each side, has existed since 1958, when it was created in response to the Russian launch of the Sputnik, thereby allowing us to compete with the Russians in their development of satellites.

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The town of Green Bank has a population of 140 persons. If you are curious as to how these poor souls can possibly survive without cell phones, WiFi or GPS, they are doing just fine, thank you very much. They simply do things the way it used to be done— face to face or by landline. And guess what? At the dinner table, the children are actually making eye contact with their parents instead of looking at their cell phones every 30 seconds. Certainly a refreshing concept, isn’t it? There are obviously some inconveniences, particularly in emergencies, but the local first responders use CBs and ham radios to communicate if necessary. And to deal with unauthorized use of cell phones and other prohibited electronics, there is a “cell phone” cop in town who, with a specially equipped truck, can monitor all electronic emissions within ten miles of the telescope. If you have a cell phone in use, he will find you. A few of the local residents moved there because

they have a medical condition known as electromagnetic hypersensitivity, in which it is thought that the existence of cell phone traffic adversely affects the human nervous system. Whether that condition really relates to the use of cell phones is scientifically unsubstantiated but the folks who moved there for that reason seem to be doing just fine. And yes, there is a pay phone in Green Bank and it usually works. ––––––––––––––––––– 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.

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Scott County Times Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL) was appointed Friday, March 12 to serve on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence by Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy. The committee oversees the nation’s intelligence agencies including components of the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, Justice, State, Treasury and Energy. Rep. LaHood will be able to utilize his expertise on terrorism and finance to help advance the work of the House Intelligence Committee. “I’m thrilled and honored to be a part of it,” LaHood said during a visit to Pike County on Monday, March 15. Congressman LaHood went on to state that being privy to the intelligence information available to Intelligence Committee members has been an eyeopening experience. “It’s a view of the world that not everyone gets to see, for better or worse,” LaHood said. According to LaHood, his background as a prosecutor has equipped him to serve on the Intelligence Committee “As a former state and federal prosecutor, I’ve had the pleasure of interacting throughout my career with the men and women on the front lines of our Intelligence Community who keep America safe,” LaHood said in a release. “The professionals who work in our Intelligence Community deserve Congressional leaders with the same commitment to protecting our nation. I look forward to working with my colleagues to help keep the American people safe and protect our nation from ongoing and emerging threats.” Veteran members of the intelligence community also commented on LaHood’s suitability for a seat on the Intelligence Committee. “As the Director of National Intelligence, I saw firsthand the incredible work that the men and women in the Intelligence Community do to protect our country,” Former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe said. “Having served with Congressman Darin LaHood in Congress, I know he will

be an excellent addition to the House Intelligence Committee. In Congress, I worked with Darin on important national security issues and know that his experience in Congress and as a federal prosecutor will serve our intelligence community well.” Leader McCarthy and Ranking Member of the House Intelligence Committee Devin Nunes (R-CA) referenced LaHood’s track record on the House Ways and Means Committee of working on fair trade deals with China and his background as a prosecutor as unique qualifications for a member of the Intelligence Committee to possess. “Intelligence is the first line of defense in protecting our country against threats and foreign adversaries,” McCarthy said. “Our civilian and military intelligence professionals do incredible work in gathering critical intelligence and deserve to have leaders on the Congressional intelligence committees who will match their level of dedication. I know that Darin will be up to that task. Under Ranking Member Devin Nunes’ leadership, House Intelligence Committee Republicans will continue to play a pivotal role in staying ahead of the Chinese Communist Party threat, and will help keep the American people safe against ongoing and emerging threats.” “I’m pleased to welcome Rep. LaHood to the Intelligence Committee. A former assistant U.S. attorney and prosecutor, Rep. LaHood has extensive experience that will greatly benefit the committee’s core oversight activities. He is an excellent addition to the team,” he added. Before coming to Congress, Rep. Darin LaHood worked as a state and federal prosecutor, as well as an assistant U.S. attorney where he was recognized by both the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation for his outstanding work in fighting terrorism as the Chief Terrorism Prosecutor. Since coming to Congress, he’s been an integral part of countering Chinese aggression on House Republicans’ China Task Force. Rep. LaHood will also continue serving on the House Ways and Means Committee.

COVID (Continued from A1) While some county health departments have been administering the new single dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine, VanDeVelde said SCHD only has only received the two-dose Moderna vaccine to date. “We have not yet received any information on if or when we would receive the Johnson & Johnson singledose vaccine,” VanDeVelde said. “We are still receiving the Moderna, which is the

28-day time period between first and second doses.” VanDeVelde continues to encourage residents experiencing COVID-like symptoms to contact SCHD to schedule a COVID test. “We are still offering testing, just continuing to ask people to call prior to coming to ensure that a nurse is here and available to do the test,” VanDeVelde said “We are probably seeing around 20 to 25 tests a week on average now.”

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Grin and Wear It: Passavant Auxiliary Farm Credit provide project reveals ‘Smile Behind the Mask’ $10 million patronage

Face coverings may be a part of the new normal, but for patients in a hospital setting, not being able to see the person caring for them can cause anxiety. To help patients be more at ease, healthcare workers at Passavant Area Hospital are participating in an initiative that puts photos of their smiling faces on large buttons. Healthcare workers wear the buttons so patients can see the smile behind the mask. “Sometimes the personal protective equipment that healthcare workers wear can look intimidating,” Barb Bucy, president of

the Passavant Area Hospital Auxiliary, said. “These buttons will give extra comfort to our patients to see the smiling face of the person caring for them.” Depending on the role, healthcare workers at Passavant Area Hospital must wear different forms of personal protective equipment, which can include masks, face shields, hoods and eye protection, to protect themselves and others against illness such as COVID-19. An important part of patient care is the quick building of trust and rapport between patient and

caregiver, said Jon Wilkerson, RN, Emergency Department. “It’s harder to establish that hallmark of a great patient experience when our patients can’t see our faces. In our protective gear, we all tend to look the same,” Wilkerson said. “The ability to recognize individual caregivers is important to our patients.” The buttons have been well-received at Passavant, Bucy said. Approximately 150 buttons have been made for staff with more in production. Funding for the buttons is provided by the Passavant Area

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Hospital Auxiliary, while the buttons are created by Passavant Area Hospital volunteers who make the buttons from their homes to accommodate hospital visitor restrictions. “We have a great team of professionals who put the emotional needs and personal safety of our patients and families first,” Leanna Wynn, affiliate vice president and chief nursing officer at Passavant Area Hospital, said. “Something as simple as a smile – even if it’s on a button – can help ease the fear of an anxious patient.”

In response to last year’s unprecedented conditions faced by agriculture and the overall economy, the Farm Credit Illinois (FCI) Board of Directors declared a one-time $10 million preseason patronage distribution being delivered this week to the cooperative’s farm family members. Additionally, $30 million will be paid to members the week of June 14, as the traditional annual cash patronage. FCI will also distribute $2.7 million of patronage separately to qualified loans in its Capital Markets Group agribusiness loan portfolio – bringing the cooperative’s total patronage to $42.7 million. This represents 48.5 percent of the association’s 2020 net earnings returned to borrower-members in 2021. In true cooperative spirit and demonstrating Member Economic Participation – a guiding principle of all cooperative businesses – patronage is distributed equitably based on the business value each borrower con-

FarmHouse Fraternity Offers Scholarship to Incoming University of Illinois Students The Gamma Chapter of FarmHouse Fraternity at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign offers multiple scholarships to incoming students of all majors that will be attending the university the following year of applying. In 2020, the Illinois Chapter gave out over $20,000 to incoming students in scholarships. In 2021, they plan to give out more depend-

ing upon a qualified pool of candidates. Scholarships range from $500-$5,000. To be eligible you must be a male student who will be attending the University of Illinois for the first time during the next fall semester. All majors are encouraged to apply. Note: First-time students are considered to be high school seniors beginning their freshman year or students

transferring to the U of I. Application Process: The application process for the First Time Student Scholarships involves two steps: the written application and interview. Applicants wishing to be eligible for the scholarships must first submit the written application by April 1st, which can be found below. Finalists will then be selected based on their applications and invit-

ed to interview with a panel of current members and alumni at a later date. The winners of the scholarship will then be notified shortly after. Finalists who are unable to attend the interview date will be asked to conduct a phone interview. Find out more about the scholarship and apply at the following link: https://farmhouse.web.illinois.edu/wp/ new-student-scholarship/.

tributed to the cooperative in 2020. Cash patronage is a tribute to generations of farm family cooperative members. Together, FCI and farm families celebrate the legacy of disciplined management from borrowers and cooperative managers alike, which allows FCI to deliver additional cooperative value. “This year’s special preseason patronage recognizes the unusual circumstances and challenges members faced in 2020,” Eric Mosbey, FCI board Ccair, said. “Cash patronage is a tangible demonstration of the value of cooperative membership.” “As farmers prepare for a new crop year, FCI celebrates cooperative participation by delivering two separate patronage payments in 2021,” Aaron Johnson, FCI president and CEO, said. “Even through volatile economic times, FCI is positioned to fulfill its mission of Helping Farm Families Succeed through cash patronage.”

American Pickers to film in Illinois, scouting locations The American Pickers are returning to Illinois and scouting where to film. They plan to film episodes of The History Channel television series throughout the area in May 2021. “We understand that with the proliferation of COVID-19, we are all facing very uncertain times,” a press release reads. “We at American Pickers are taking the pandemic very seriously and will be following all guidelines and protocols for safe filming as outlined by the state and CDC. While we plan to be in Illinois this May, we will continue to reschedule if conditions change for the worse.”

“Regardless, we are excited to continue to reach the many collectors in the area to discuss their years of picking!” American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. The show follows skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. They are always excited to find sizable, unique collections and learn the interesting stories behind them. As they hit the back roads from coast to coast, the Pickers are on a mission to recycle and rescue forgotten relics. Along the way, they want to

meet characters with remarkable and exceptional items. According to the press release, they hope to give historically significant objects a new lease on life, while learning a thing or two about America’s past along the way. The Pickers have seen a lot of rusty gold over the years and are always looking to discover something they’ve never seen before. They are ready to find extraordinary items and hear fascinating tales about them. Currently, the American Pickers TV showrunners are looking for leads with an interest in exploring

terson and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Curt and Jean Talkington. Shane currently worked as an Operating Engineer. He enjoyed golfing, cooking and eating and loved spending time with his friends and pets. He was a no frills kind of guy and will be remembered for his contagious smile, hearty laugh and big heart. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society, Mandy’s Whine and Bark or

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the Hope House at Siteman Cancer Center. Williamson Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com.

Norma Jean ‘Sally’ Cummings

Norma Jean “Sally” Cummings, 91 of Staunton, IL passed away at her residence in Staunton on Sunday, March 14, 2021. Born October 12, 1929 in Alsey, IL she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James A. & Gladys T. (Lawson) Northcutt Jr. She married Lester D. Cummings on June 29, 1947 in Wood River, IL and he passed away on June 11, 1999. She worked at Webco, a weather proofing company in Litchfield, IL years ago. She would later work at Walmart in Glen Carbon, IL for a number of years. Norma attended Ashley and Winchester, Illinois schools. She was a “Career Grandma,” a diehard “Wheel of Fortune” and “Price is Right” enthusiast. She loved crocheting, puzzle books, working jigsaw puzzles, baking, and going to yard sales. She also collected music boxes, kitchen gadgets,

and owned 369 collectible figurine pairs of shoes. She is survived by 3 daughters, Peggy Easley of Staunton, IL, Sandra (Rich) Schlechte of Edwardsville, IL, Judith (Aubrey) Denton of Sulphur, LA, 2 sons, Timothy (Rose) Cummings of Edwardsville, IL, Mark Cummings of Benld, IL, daughter-in-law, Charlotte Cummings-Crosby (husband Gerald) of Litchfield, IL, 19 grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren, 16 great great grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Michael Cummings, grandson, Scott Maulding, 3 brothers, Arthur, David, and Guy Northcutt, sister, Nina Clanton, 2 sons-in-law, David Gerdes Sr. & Joe Easley, daughter-in-law, Judy Cummings, 3 sistersin-law, Louise Northcutt, Maxine Blackburn, and

American Pickers, said in an email. “So, we would love to spread the word about our upcoming trip in your area! “...Please keep in mind, we are looking for different, unusual, and unique items too – something we’ve never seen before and with an interesting story!” Pickers only pick private collections, so no stores, malls, flea markets, museums, auctions, businesses or anything open to the public will be accepted. Notably, a collection in Gillespie aired on American Pickers when they filmed in Illinois last.

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OBITUARIES Shane Kevin Rollins Shane Kevin Rollins, 46, of Winchester and formerly of Roodhouse passed away Monday, March 8, 2021 at his home. He was born April 6, 1974 in Carrollton the son of Kevin and Marla Talkington Rollins. He is survived by his parents, Kevin (Tracy) Rollins of Winchester and Marla (Jess) Groves of Patterson; his brother, Eric (Elizabeth) Rollins of Pleasant Plains; two nieces, Alexandra and Adelyn Rollins; one nephew, Andersen Rollins; Paternal grandmother, Juanita Rollins of Roodhouse; paternal grandfather, John Rollins of Pat-

local hidden treasure. If locals or someone they know have a large, private collection or accumulation of antiques that the pickers can spend the better part of the day looking through, they are asked to send the showrunners a name, phone number, location and description of the collection with photos to: americanpickers@cineflix.com or by calling 855-OLDRUST. “The way we find people and collections for our show is through spreading the word far and wide so that people know we’re coming to town,” Sarah Perkins, producer for

Hello Scott County, Glad to not be living in Colorado the past weekend. I do not think I would survive the amount of snow that landed there the past weekend. I would have to do some jeans. Just a reminder of the Manchester United Methodist Church will have sausage to sell March 19. Just call any one of these phone numbers: 1-217-473-1901, 1-217-589-3511, 1-217743-3562 to order. I suppose everyone remembered to turn their clocks ahead one hour Sat-

urday night. I noticed some of the trees are beginning to show signs of budding. It will not be long before we see leaves making their way to the surface. Spring weather will change a lot of things and perhaps everyone’s attitude changes for the better. A grandfather took his grandson to the supermarket one day. The boy chattered nonstop until he got a question that really stumped him: “Grandpa, where do the coupons go after we use them?”

“ I don`t k n o w . Bobby,” r e p l i e d Grandpa. “Where do you think they go?” “Heaven?” asked Bobby. “Only the redeemed ones,” replied Grandpa. Last Week’s Trivia - - New York Next Week’s Trivia - - Which settlement is identified with hysteria about witches toward the end of the 17th century?

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t is common to hear people say that before someone can seriously undertake recovery from addiction they must “hit bottom.” But there are several problems with this. One is that we really don’t know when someone has hit bottom. Is it after they are charged with driving under the influence, or when they find themselves homeless and living on the streets, or after they have overdosed and almost died? Even then, we can always wonder if there might be a “deeper” bottom. No one really knows where the bottom is, or if there might be many bottoms, or if the pit is literally bottomless. Another problem with this way of thinking, is that these so-called bottoms usually find us physically, emotionally, and spiritually weak, and it might be better to start our recovery with some reserves of energy. Rather than digging the whole even deeper, maybe we should start the work of recovery while we still have the

resources to do so. People using drugs and alcohol are playing a dangerous game with their lives, and this idea that you have to hit bottom before you can recover and regain your health may encourage some to keep using and even to exacerbate their problems with increased consumption. God is there to help us at any and every point in our lives, and God is not waiting for us to “hit bottom” to help us. So whatever problems you are facing, start dealing with them today and use every means at your disposal to start recovering now! “I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. –Christopher Simon

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Horoscopes ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Concern about the plight of the less fortunate could be on your mind, Aries. You may have many questions about humanitarian issues and be wondering how to get involved.

VIRGO Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, friends keep calling but you may not be in the mood to do the receiving. Don’t isolate for too long, as support from others is important and beneficial.

AQUARIUS Jan 21/Feb 18 This week you may have a conversation with someone who opens your eyes to entirely new possibilities, Aquarius. Embrace this exciting time.

TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 You normally are a very active person, Taurus. Figure out ways to channel that activity into something for the greater good — as well as something that can benefit you.

LIBRA Sept 23/Oct 23 Do not fight the thoughts or feelings that are running through you this week, Libra. Some may not pan out, but something may come through that sets a new course for you.

PISCES Feb 19/Mar 20 Don’t avoid conflict at all costs, Pisces. Rather, learn effective ways to face any and all events that come your way. You’ll be more wellrounded.

GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 This week you will enjoy a break where you can relax and decompress for a change, Gemini. Maybe you can use it as an opportunity to be introspective and forward-thinking.

SCORPIO Oct 24/Nov 22 Sometimes you can be a bit vague when it comes to relationships, Scorpio. Be clear about your intentions if you are thinking of getting into a new relationship.

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CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you enjoy caring for others and regularly put your needs aside to cater to friends and family. But this week you are the one who needs advice and help.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21 Learning how to read other people’s emotions can help you learn to interact with and support those around you, Sagittarius. Practice your skills of perception.

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LEO Jul 23/Aug 23 Try to find things that can keep you occupied at home while you wait for an appointment or spend a lot of time indoors, Leo. Home projects may be an option.

CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, even though you have a solid game plan in place, you may experience a few challenges along the way. Use these experiences to learn from your mistakes.

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This Day In History Mar. 17

- Bishop Patrick, St. Patrick, died in Saul. Ireland celebrates this day in his honor. (More about St. Patrick’s Day)

- Russia increased the number of active duty military from 460,000 to 1,700,000.

- St. Patrick’s Day was celebrated in New York City for the first time. The event took place at the Crown and Thistle Tavern.

- America’s first bowling tournament for ladies began in St. Louis, MO. Almost 100 women participated in the event.

- Britain repealed the Stamp Act that had caused resentment in the North American colonies.

- Al Capone was released from jail.

- British forces evacuated Boston to Nova Scotia during the Revolutionary War. - Postage stamp canceling machine patent was issued. - Wellesley College was incorporated by the Massachusetts legislature under its first name, Wellesley Female Seminary. - In Otay, California, John Joseph Montgomery made the first manned, controlled, heavier-than-air glider flight in the United States. - 20 Blacks were killed in the Carrollton Massacre in Mississippi. - The British steamer Utopia sank off the coast of Gibraltar. - In Paris, Vincent Van Gogh’s paintings were shown at the Bernheim Gallery. - In France, the communications industry was paralyzed by strikes. - The Camp Fire Girls organization was founded by Luther and Charlotte Gulick. It was formally presented to the public exactly 2 years later.

- In New York, construction began on the Empire State Building. Excavation at the site began on January 22. - The National Gallery of Art was officially opened by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt in Washington, DC. - Douglas MacArthur became the Supreme Commander of the Allied forces in the Southwestern Pacific. - During World War II, the U.S. bombed Vienna. - Scientists at the University of California at Berkeley announced that they had created a new radioactive element. They named it “californium”. It is also known as element 98. - The Vanguard 1 satellite was launched by the U.S. - The Dalai Lama (Lhama Dhondrub, Tenzin Gyatso) fled Tibet and went to India. - The U.S. increased military aid and technicians to Laos. - Moscow asked the U.S. to pull out of South Vietnam.

- A U.S. submarine found a missing H-bomb in the Mediterranean off of Spain. - Snoopy and Charlie Brown of “Peanuts” were on the cover of “LIFE” magazine. - Golda Meir was sworn in as the fourth premier of Israel. - The U.S. Army charged 14 officers with suppression of facts in the My Lai massacre case. - U.S. President Nixon asked Congress to halt busing in order to achieve desegregation. - Twenty were killed in Cambodia when a bomb went off that was meant for the Cambodian President Lon Nol. - The first American prisoners of war (POWs) were released from the “Hanoi Hilton” in Hanoi, North Vietnam. - In El Salvador, four Dutch television crewmembers were killed by government troops. - U.S. President Reagan agreed to a joint study with Canada on acid rain. - A series of solar flares caused a violent magnetic storm that brought power outages over large regions of Canada.

Fein to be received at the White House. - Washington Mutual announced it had agreed to buy H.F. Ahmanson and Co. for $9.9 billion dollars. The deal created the nation’s seventh-largest banking company. - A panel of medical experts concluded that marijuana had medical benefits for people suffering from cancer and AIDS. - The International Olympic Committee expelled six of its members in the wake of a bribery scandal. - In Norway, Jens Stotenberg and the Labour Party took office as Prime Minister. The coalition government of Kjell Magne Bondevik resigned on March 9 as a result of an environmental dispute. - In Kanungu, Uganda, a fire at a church linked to the cult known as the Movement for the Restoration of the Ten Commandments killed more than 530. On March 31, officials set the number of deaths linked to the cult at more than 900 after authorities subsequently found mass graves at various sites linked to the cult. - NASA’s Messenger became the first spacecraft to enter into orbit around Mercury. The probe took more than 270,000 pictures before it crashed into the surface of Mercury on April 30, 2015.

- In Buenos Aires, 10 people were killed in a suicide car-bomb attack against the Israeli embassy.

- Mike Modano (Dallas Stars) scored his 502nd and 503rd career goals making him the all-time U.S. leader in goal-scoring.

- White South Africans approved constitutional reforms to give legal equality to blacks.

- The iTunes Music Store reached 800 million applications downloaded.

- Gerry Adams became the first leader of Sinn

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Galloway gets in the scorebook

By BETH ZUMWALT Scott County Times Justin Galloway, a senior at Winchester High School got his name in the scorebook March 6 and not just to sign the page as the scorekeeper. Galloway scored one basket and took two more shots in the Cougar win. Galloway was diagnosed with autism and ADHD at a young age. That didn’t stop him from being involved with his team mates as he kept the scorebook all through grade school and into high school through his junior year. For his senior year, Galloway decided to don a uniform and participate. And to the delight of his teammates, his fans and the crowd at Western, March 6, the senior got off three shots, making one of them and also making memories for every player on the court. Submitted photo

West Central Cougar Justin Galloway is greeted at halfcourt by his team mates during the recent game at Western in Barry. Galloway has been the team statistician since seventh grade but this year decided to play, scoring his first basket at Barry.

West Central eighth graders beat Our Saviors

by KENT COULTAS Scott County Time Dalton Hutton and Carson Brown combined to score 22 points, and West Central’s eighth grade basketball team beat Our Saviour 30-17 March 11 at Winchester. Carson Brown and Caden Meyer each

scored in the final minute and West Central led 7-3 after one quarter. The Cougars led 11-5 in the second before Nick Hamilton made a three-point basket. Brown scored, Ryker Ford made a free throw, and the Cougars led 17-5 at halftime. They led 25-10 after three quarters. Hutton scored 12 points to lead West

Central (8-7), and Brown scored 10. Hamilton scored five points, and Meyer scored two. Ford scored one point. Three players scored at least seven points, and West Central won the seventh grade game 35-26. West Central (10-5) jumped out to a 9-2 lead after one quarter and led 15-7 at

halftime. The Cougars led by as many as 20 points in the third quarter and led 31-14 heading into the fourth. Hamilton scored 13 points to lead the Cougars. Carson Clevenger scored nine points, and Ford scored seven. Chase Smith scored four points, and Charlie Smith scored two.

Lady Cougars play well on senior night By KENT COULTAS Scott County Times Emma Slagle and Bryleigh Fox combined for 29 points as West Central beat Western 57-30 on Senior Night March 8 at Winchester. Slagle scored twice as the Cougars took a 4-0 lead. Zaylei

Evans scored and made a threepoint basket, and West Central led 9-0 with 4:45 remaining in the first quarter. Fox scored with 51 seconds remaining and extended the lead to 19-8 after one quarter. The Cougars outscored Western 11-1 in the second quarter. They led 25-9 before Evans scored, Fox made a three-point basket, and

Laura Garrett scored, and West Central led 30-9 at halftime. West Central led 35-9 after Slagle scored, and Fox converted a three-point play. Gabby Sievers made a three-point basket, and the Cougars led 45-22 after three quarters. Slagle scored 16 points to lead the winners, and Fox scored 13.

Sydney Ellott scored 11 points. Evans scored eight points, and Sievers scored three. Garrett, Zoe Evans and Shaylyn Bitoon each scored two points. The Cougars finished the season with wins March 9 against Camp Point Central, 61-42, and March 11 against Liberty, 54-32.

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Cougars send Saukees home with a loss Terrell Barnett Auction By KENT COULTAS Scott County Times West Central scored the first 12 points of the fourth quarter and beat Pittsfield 54-40 in boys’ basketball March 8 in Winchester. Pittsfield made a threepoint basket late in the third quarter and led 35-34 going into the fourth. Noah Smith scored to give the Cougars a 36-35 lead with 7:43 remaining in the game, and they never trailed again. Brayden Little made one of two free throws, and Tysyn Mast had a steal and scored to extend the lead to 39-35 with 7:08 remaining. Smith scored again off an assist from Ryan Moore, Mast made a three-point basket off

an assist from Smith. Moore scored, and West Central led 46-35. Pittsfield made a three-point basket with 3:26 remaining to cut the margin to 46-38. Little scored off an assist from Smith and had a steal and scored to extend the lead to 50-38. Smith scored again with 2:04 remaining to extend the lead to 52-38. Smith scored twice, Little scored off a steal and the Cougars led 12-3 in the first quarter. Pittsfield scored, and West Central led by seven one quarter. Mast made a three-point basket to extend the lead to 15-5 early in the second. The Saukees got within four points three times in the quarter before Moore scored with

and the team had to quarantine for 10 days. The exposure came from an opposing player in a game the previous week. West Central’s varsity finished the season 12-1 and 8-0 in the WIVC. The Cougars won the WIVC for the third straight season. The junior varsity season ended the season 13-0. Request for Sealed Bids for Waste Removal Services

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SCOTT COUNTY REQUEST OF SAMANTHA LYNN MERRITT FOR ADULT NAME CHANGE No. 2021-MR-4 PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) There will be a hearing on my request to change my name from Samantha Lynn Merritt to the new name of Sarai Aeary Merritt. The court date will be held on May 4, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Scott County Circuit Court, 35 East Market Street, Winchester, IL 62694. Samantha Lynn Merritt 3.17, 3.24, 3.31

Zach Evans had three assists. West Central outscored Pittsfield 10-2 in the fourth quarter and won the junior varsity game 38-30. Peyton Hartley and Jaydon Howard each scored 10 points to lead the winners (13-0). Tyson Brown and Jackson Ford each scored six points. Cole Meyer scored three points, and Mason Berry scored two. Chance Little scored one point.

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF SCOTT IN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate of: Jay H. Pennell, Deceased. Case No. 2021-P-8 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION - CLAIMS - INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR

Season ends early for Cougars by KENT COULTAS Scott County Times West Central’s boys’ basketball season came to a premature end because of COVID exposure. The Cougars were supposed to play Liberty and North Greene over the weekend but had to cancel both games. West Central was informed that the team had been exposed to COVID,

18 seconds remaining to give West Central a 25-19 lead at halftime. Pittsfield outscored the Cougars 16-9 in the third quarter to take a one point lead. Smith scored 14 points, including six in the fourth quarter, and had five assists and four rebounds. Mast scored 12 points, including five in the fourth quarter, and had five assists and four steals. Moore scored 11 points and had four rebounds and three assists. Ethan Slagle scored eight points and had five rebounds. Little scored seven points, including five in the fourth quarter, and had four rebounds and four steals. Lathan Barnett scored two points.

Notice is given of the death of Jay H. Pennell, in Peoria, Illinois. Letters Testamentary were issued on March 5, 2021, to Jayla Lynn Likes, 201 South Main, Winchester, Illinois 62694, whose attorney is Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP, 816 West State Street, P.O. Box 696, Jacksonville, Illinois 62651. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under Section 28-4 (Ill. Comp. Stat., Chap. 755, Act 5, Sect. 28-4) of the Illinois Probate Act any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Clerk of the Court. Claims against the estate PD\ EH ¿OHG LQ WKH RI¿FH RI the Clerk of the Court at the Scott County Courthouse, 35 East Market Street, Winchester, Illinois 62694, or with the representative, or both, on or before September 10, 2021, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Illinois Probate Act, the date stated in the QRWLFH $Q\ FODLP QRW ¿OHG RQ or before that date is barred. &RSLHV RI D FODLP ¿OHG ZLWK the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within GD\V DIWHU LW KDV EHHQ ¿OHG Dated: March 5, 2021. Jayla Lynn Likes, Independent Executor By: Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP Jeffrey L. Soltermann, of counsel 3.10, 3.17, 3.24

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2018 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

2018 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED SAHARA

2019 FORD FIESTA

#76903B CREW CAB 4X4

#76846A LT FWD

#11957A LEATHER NAVIGATION CHRYSLER CERTIFIED

#11976 4 DOOR SE

$35,900

$18,900

$40,900

$12,900

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2019 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE

2020 HYUNDAI ELANTRA SEL

2020 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED SPORT

#76938AA 5,000 MILES

#11978 4 DOOR ES

#11977 4 DOOR

#11982 HARDTOP CHRYSLER CERTIFIED

$19,900

$11,900

$15,900

$37,900

2020 DODGE JOURNEY

2020 JEEP RENEGADE SPORT

2020 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO

2020 JEEP COMPASS SPORT

#11941 DEALER DEMO

#11929 DEALER DEMO

#11953 4X4

#11940 DEALER DEMO

$19,900

$17,900

$29,900

$18,900

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