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By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Scott County Times Winchester natural gas bill payers will absorb the unprecedented spike in natural gas prices that occurred from Feb. 12 to Feb. 16. The spike was due in large part to freezing temperatures and power grid interruptions in Texas, where the community's natural gas originates. Many municipalities saw a 7,400 percent jump in gas prices over the long Presidents’ Day weekend. In total, the February charges to the city of Winchester amount to nearly $500,000. January's total gas bill was just over $60,000. While the cost of the inflated February gas will be passed on to Winchester gas users, Winchester’s city council, on Monday, March 1, approved billing users for their February usage at the lower January rate. Users will then be asked to make payments on the excess from the February bill in three-percent increments for 36 months. “My idea is to charge people for February at the same rate as they paid in January,” McIntire said last week. “After they pay that amount, it would leave a sizable bubble.” The “bubble” is what gas users will pay back over 36 months. McIntire used his own gas usage and bill as an example. “My bill is usually about $300,” McIntire said. “February’s will probably be $2,400. If I paid the usual $300, I’d have $2,100 left to pay off.” McIntire said that the payment plan option was the best way to not unduly squeeze residents and businesses, while still ensuring that Winchester can honor its obligations to its gas suppliers.

“We’re trying to avoid putting the burden on the people who can least afford it,” McIntire said. In the meantime, the city of Winchester plans to take advantage of a 36-month one-percent loan made available by the Illinois Finance Authority to cover Winchester's financial obligation to its gas provider. The repayment plan approved Monday will allow the city to repay the loan on time. The loan is part of a $15 million program requested by Governor Pritzker to assist municipalities affected by the natural gas spike in February. Roughly 50 communities in central and southern Illinois saw their natural gas prices jump from less than $3 per dekatherm to up to $225 per dekatherm over Presidents’ Day weekend. McIntire holds out hope that additional financial assistance will be provided to municipalities affected by the gas spike before the loans come due. “Hopefully we’ll get some sort of relief,” McIntire said. “Either they’ll roll back rates or relief will come from the government.” In addition, McIntire said that Winchester’s gas suppliers are also seeking financial restitution from their vendors, further down the natural gas supply chain. “After discussions with our suppliers, they think the current legal actions will make an impact,” McIntire said. “They think that because the rates were so unreasonable and unprecedented, they have a legal argument. I really hope they’re right.” In the event that relief is received by the city of Winchester, the city assured bill payers they would be repaid. “If we receive money, people will be credited what they’ve paid toward February,” McIntire said.

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/D+RRG VXSSRUWV )(5& LQYHVWLJDWLRQ LQWR SRVVLEOH QDWXUDO JDV SULFH JRXJLQJ On March 2, Congressman Darin LaHood (IL18) sent a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Richard Glick in support of the investigation to determine if any natural gas or electricity suppliers engaged in overt market manipulation or other unlawful activities. Rep. LaHood has heard from many cities, municipalities, towns, schools, businesses and residents over the last week regarding astronomical and unusual gas prices as a result of the extreme cold weather that occurred recently across the country. “Given our climate and location, my constituents are seasoned experts when it comes to cold weather, snow, and ice, and have the infrastructure in place to withstand these elements. However, the recent increases in daily natural gas prices to levels never seen before will have a severe impact on my constituents,” LaHood wrote. “Unfortunately, I have heard from many cities, municipalities, towns, schools, businesses, and residents over the last week shocked and panicked by the steep spike in natural gas prices. This is especially difficult during an already financially challenging time given the global pandemic.” The entire letter can be found at: https://lahood. house.gov/sites/lahood.house.gov/files/LaHood%20 FERC%202.26.21.pdf.

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IT’S PANCAKE AND SAUSAGE TIME IN SCOTT COUNTY! Clockwise from front left: Mallory Pratt, Addie Fuhler, Kalli Fuhler, Cheryl Lewis, Colby Pratt, Kirsten Pratt and Brock Fuhler enjoy sausage and pancakes at the Winchester First Baptist Church Saturday, Feb. 27. Jill Kraushaar pours drinks for the table.

Bluffs Zip Code Day planned for June 26 By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Scott County Times

once in a lifetime event is occurring in Bluffs this summer. Bluffs will celebrate its “Zip Code Day” on June 26, since the date written as 6/26/21 is Bluffs’ postal zip code. In recognition of the day, members of the Bluffs Community Picnic Committee are planning a day of activities and fun near the Bluffs post office. “Someone brought the idea to us,” committee member Maryon Shaw said. “They had seen it in another community.” Shaw said she thought the event was a great way to draw attention to the importance of the postal service in rural America. “We don’t ever want to lose our post office,” Shaw said. An image of the Bluffs post office will be printed on T-shirts to be sold at the event. The picture was taken by Bluffs resident Barb Sapp. The image will be converted to appear as a black and white line drawing before it is printed on shirts. “A community member, Barb Sapp, took a very nice picture of the post office,” Shaw said. “I’m working with the image online to make it look like a sketch.”

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Scott County Times According to COVID19 data compiled by Scott County Health Department (SCHD) RN Meghan VanDeVelde, there are currently three known active cases in the county, along with seven individuals in quarantine because of contact with someone with COVID. While VanDeVelde said that drive through testing has been suspended, while SCHD staff are busy performing vaccinations, the department still conducts COVID-19 testing by appointment and feels like it has a good handle on the number of COVID-19 cases in the county. “We are still doing lots of testing,” VanDeVElde said. “Today we did 15 people.” Testing is available by appointment each day that SCHD is open. SCHD is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. VanDeVelde said that while the department is conducting fewer tests than it was at its peak, she is confident most people that most people who exhibit COVID-like symptoms are reaching out to the SCHD for testing. “There for a while around Christmas, some days we were doing 70 or 80 tests a day,” VanDeVelde said. “It dropped to more like 30 or 40 per day after the new

year. People know if they have symptoms to call and make an appointment to get tested.” VanDeVelde said that the department is making quick progress vaccinating Scott County residents in the Illinois Department of Public Health’s (IDPH) 1b category, which includes those 65 and older and first responders. “We’re actually getting near the end of our list,” VanDeVelde said. “We’re making pretty good strides.” Once SCHD finishes vaccinating all those who have signed up from the 1b population, SCHD will shift its attention to the next group eligible for the vaccine under IDPH guidelines. “We’ve been allowing those in 1b ‘plus,’ who are adults with underlying health conditions to call in to make an appointment,” VanDeVelde said. “We’ll basically be done with 1b in the next two weeks. We are doing 150 second doses on Wednesday, and next week, we are doing 200 one day and 80 on another. As long as shipments of the vaccine keep coming, I don’t see why we won’t get done in a few weeks.” For groups over 120, SCHD has been using the former Buck and Jo’s Too to accommodate the high numbers more comfortably and safely. In total, VanDeVelde said the department has vaccinated about 900 residents. (See, COVID, A2)

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This image, taken by Barb Sapp, of the Bluffs post office, will be printed on T-shirts that will be sold at Bluffs’ “Zip Code Day,” which will take place June 26, since the date written as 6/26/21 is Bluffs’ zip code. The event is being planned by members of the Bluffs Community Picnic Committee.

Shaw said that T-shirts would be printed by The Cubby Hole in Carlinville and available in time for June’s Zip Code Day. Specifics of the event are still in the works according to Shaw. “We know we’ll be selling shirts and handing out food,” Shaw said. Individuals interested in assisting with the Zip Code Day event should contact

the village at 217-754-3033, email Maryon Shaw maryonshaw@gmail.com or attend a Bluffs Community Picnic Committee meeting. “We don’t lack for enthusiasm,” Shaw said of the committee. The next committee meeting will be held Monday, April 5 at 6 p.m. at the Bluffs Senior Building. Meetings occur the first Monday of each month.

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The latest COVID-19 data provided by the Scott County Health Department Monday, March 1 shows only three active cases in the county. In addition, seven residents are currently in quarantine because of close contact with someone with COVID. No additional hospitalizations or deaths were reported from the week prior. In addition, the department anticipates beginning to vaccinate adults from 18 to 65 years old with underlying health conditions within the next few weeks.

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COVID In addition to SCHD’s normal vaccine clinics, RNs have also visited large employers, including Westermeyer, Consolidated Grain and Barge and others. VanDeVelde said residents were also able to get vaccinated at CVS and Meier locations in Springfield. Residents who received the Pfizer vaccine will

receive their second dose next Thursday VanDeVelde said. Moderna is the preferred vaccine for rural communities, because of difficulty in refrigeration requirements of the Pfizer vaccine. “We’re hoping it will come Monday,” VanDeVelde said. “We only have five days to get it used.”

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Mud on the road creates slippery situation Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) workers clear a large amount of mud off of Illinois Route 106 between Winchester and the Hillview blacktop Monday, March 1. The mud made for dangerous driving conditions. The mud has eroded off of a hill above the highway, which has been the site of some tree harvesting, leaving the slope unstable and prone to washing into the road.

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Kendyn Ford, left, and Megan Stice help out in the serving area during the Winchester First Baptist pancake and sausage dinner Saturday, Feb. 27.

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Clockwise from front left: Camree Coats, Clay Coats, Kenly Coats and Becky Coats enjoy a dinner of pancakes and sausage at the Bluffs American Legion Thursday, Feb. 25. More pictures on A2.

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. 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 ground-foraging 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 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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USDA offers disaster assistance to farmers and livestock producers in Illinois impacted by recent winter storms The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides technical and financial assistance to help Illinois farmers and livestock producers recover from damages brought on by winter storms Uri and Viola. Agricultural producers are encouraged to contact their local USDA Service Center to learn about the programs available to help them recover from crop, land, infrastructure and livestock losses. “These recent winter storms have taken their toll on farmers and ranchers in Illinois,” Dan Puccetti, acting state executive director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Illinois, said. “We stand with our producers who have worked tirelessly in these severe conditions to keep livestock fed and to protect crops from Mother Nature’s wrath. We know these storms have left damage in their wake, and I’m glad that USDA offers a strong portfolio of disaster assistance programs available to help.” USDA encourages farmers and ranchers to contact the FSA county office at the local USDA Service Center to apply for eligible programs and to learn which documents, such as farm records, herd inventory, receipts and pictures of damages or losses should be provided to help expedite assistance. Producers who experience livestock deaths due to the winter storms may be eligible for the Livestock Indemnity Program. Meanwhile, the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program provides eligible producers with compensation for feed and grazing losses. For LIP and ELAP, producers will need to file a notice of loss for livestock and grazing or feed losses within 30 days and honeybee losses within 15 days. Additionally, eligible orchardists and nursery tree growers may be eligible for cost-share assistance through the Tree Assistance Program (TAP) to replant or rehabilitate eligible trees, bushes or vines lost during the winter storms. This complements Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) or crop insurance coverage, which covers the crop but not the plants or trees in all cases. For TAP, a program application must be filed within 90 days. FSA also offers a variety of direct and guaranteed loans, including operating and emergency loans, to producers unable to secure commercial financing. Producers in counties with a primary or

contiguous disaster designation may be eligible for low-interest emergency loans to help them recover from production and physical losses. Loans can help producers replace essential property, purchase inputs like livestock, equipment, feed and seed, cover family living expenses or refinance farm-related debts and other needs. Producers who have risk protection through Federal Crop Insurance or FSA’s NAP should report crop damage to their crop insurance agent or FSA office. If they have crop insurance, producers should report crop damage to their agent within 72 hours of damage discovery and follow up in writing within 15 days. For NAP covered crops, a Notice of Loss (CCC576) must be filed within 15 days of the loss becoming apparent, except for handharvested crops, which should be reported within 72 hours. “Crop insurance and other USDA risk management options are there to help producers manage risk because we never know what nature has in store for the future,” Rick Sarff, acting director of RMA’s Regional Office that covers Illinois, said. “The Approved Insurance Providers, loss adjusters and agents are experienced and well trained in handling these types of events.” On farmers.gov, the Disaster Assistance Discovery Tool, Disaster-at-a-Glance fact sheet and Farm Loan Discovery Tool can help producers and landowners determine program or loan options. For assistance with a crop insurance claim, producers and landowners should contact their crop insurance agent. For FSA and NRCS programs, they should contact their local USDA Service Center. All USDA Service Centers are open for business, including those that restrict in-person visits or require appointments. All Service Center visitors wishing to conduct business with NRCS, FSA or any other Service Center agency should call ahead and schedule an appointment. Service Centers that are open for appointments will pre-screen visitors based on health concerns or recent travel, and visitors must adhere to social distancing guidelines. Visitors are also required to wear a face covering during their appointment. Our program delivery staff will continue to work with our producers by phone, email and using online tools. More information can be found at farmers.gov/coronavirus.

OBITUARIES Mary Elizabeth Smith

Mary Elizabeth Smith, 97, of Winchester and formerly of Monticello passed away Sunday February 27, 2021 in Winchester. She was born February 24, 1924 in Red Ash, Virginia the daughter of the late King and Lulu Harris Ray. She married Kenneth Smith on April 20, 1944 in Pikeville, Kentucky and he preceded her in death November 12, 2006. Also preceding her were her brothers Paul, Clarence and Guy Ray and sister Virginia Grimsley. Surviving are her three sons, Joseph E. Smith and wife Darlene, David E. Smith and wife Sue and Philip E. Smith and wife Bobbi Jo all of Winchester, Ill.; thirteen grandchildren, Heather Lashmett husband Steve, Jared Smith wife Teresa, Adam Smith wife

Christine, Stephanie Warren husband Jeremy, Eddy Joe Smith fiancée Ashley Graham, Kessia Melanson, Harlan Smith wife Hannah, Stuart Smith wife Wendy, Samuel Smith wife Abby, and Benjamin Smith, Seth Smith fiancée Jennifer Evans, Nathan Smith wife Heidi; Jessica Dodd husband Joe and twenty eight greatgrandchildren. Mrs. Smith was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Winchester, Ill. and attended Cornerstone Baptist Church in Winchester, Ill. She was also a member of the Home Extension and several area Bridge Clubs. She enjoyed music and her driving adventures. She loved spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren. Private family funeral ser-

vices will be held at the Cornerstone Baptist Church in Winchester, Ill. Burial will be in Winchester City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Scott County Nursing Center or to the Winchester EMS. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.airsman-hires.com. The Coonrod Funeral Home in Winchester is in charge of the arrangements.

WINCHESTER BY IRENE TREECE 217-371-1386

Hello Scott County, Nice to see warmer weather after what we just lived through. Perhaps things will open up and we will have a great time at the fairs and carnivals this summer. I saw an article that someone was fired because they wanted the store where they worked to take more measures to protect their employees. I feel it is up to the employees to protect themselves as well. Don’t blame the company if you don’t know how to wear a mask properly. I see employees and shoppers

Jessica (Jacob) Vignone of St. Louis, Tyler Strohecker of Collinsville, Kristen Schroeter and Justin Strohecker both of Jacksonville. Four great grandchildren Carly and Dallas Eddy of Jacksonville and Cayden and Dylan Vincent of Murrayville. Preceding her in death was a brother Dwayne Schlueter. Diana was a loving wife, mother, grandma and friend to all. She was a devoted Christian who enjoyed traveling, shopping and gardening. She loved spending time with her family, friends and Bible Study Group and First Baptist Church in Winchester. She worked for many years at Passavant Area Hospital until her retirement. A memorial service will be held at 6 pm Thursday

as well with masks over their mouths but under their noses. What good is the mask doing? It is up to the employee to wash hands and use antibacterial spray and wipes when necessary. I received a notice that Illinois Power tree trimmers will be doing their trimming this spring. I see some areas they have already visited. The trees are mutilated not just trimmed. A 70-year old lady was thinking of getting her tongue pierced. Her friend asked her why would she want to do something so

stupid at her age? She replied that little stud would be a great place to hook a chain so she didn’t lose her dentures anymore. I suppose it’s true, age mellows some people: others it makes rotten. Last Week’s Trivia - -1620 Next Week’s Trivia - - Where did the Mayflower originate?

ALSEY BY PEGGY STURGEON CLEMONS, 742-3822

Hello from Alsey! Well, February is nearly over, what a month it has been. Lets pray things will get better for our country. Pray for our men and women in uniforms and for the leaders of our country. Others on our prayer list include: Chuck Roberts, Brad Jundel, Shane Rallins, Connie and Rod Sturgeon, Gerald and Junia Day. Happy Birthday to Tucker James Arnald, Debbie Willa-

ms and Caleb Moor on March 2. Josh Daniels, Julia Short, Dewayne Palmer, Crystal Burby and Jeremy Baester on March 3. Jeremy Garrett and Roselee Lyons on March 5, JD Fearneyhough and Andy Frost on March 6, Terry Fryman, Dottie Ford, Chuck Frost, Barb Hurt and Daniel Wayne Pohlman on March 7, Gary Moore on March 8, Latin Ingram, Don Bigley and Dalton Gauge on March 9. Angel Wisdom, Katie

Davidson, Kari Dabson and Amy Gregory on March 10. Allison Cooper, Becky Lashmett and Frank Piltman Jr. on March 11. That’s all folks. Have a good week and be a friend to someone in need this week.

JWCC opens registration for OSHA General Industry Course John Wood Community College Workforce Development Center is accepting registrations now for an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training class OSHA 10 General Industry. The class will meet two days, Wednesday, March 10 and Thursday, March 11, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The class is open to the public. No application is necessary, but individuals are required to make a reservation to attend. It will take place at JWCC’s Workforce Development Center, 4220 Kochs Lane, Quincy. The class will provide information to entry level general industry workers about their rights, employer responsibilities and how to identify, abate, avoid and prevent job related hazards on a job site. The course will offer resources and tools to create or enhance an effective safety and health management system, a review of the OSHA Act, and highlight many key General Industry Safety and Health Standards. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive an OSHA 10-Hour General Industry completion card. The instructor will be an OSHA Outreach Authorized Trainer. The cost of the course is $175 per person. Students should register a minimum of two business days prior to the class. Participants will be required to wear face coverings, and social distancing will be maintained. To register, call JWCC at 217-641-

4971 or email wdc@jwcc. edu. Businesses interested in other training opportunities can review more than 60 topics available in JWCC’s Workforce Training catalog online at www.jwcc.edu/

business-resources. JWCC can also create customized training for areas not covered in the catalog. Contact Gordon Forbes, JWCC business and industry coordinator at gforbes@jwcc.edu or 217-641-4929.

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Diana Faye Wear, 78 of Winchester passed away Sunday February 28, 2021 at her home from her battle with cancer. She was born August 1, 1942 in Quincy the third of six children to the late Ed and Mildred Schlueter of Camp Point. Diana attended Camp Point Schools and then Nursing College in Jacksonville. She married her high school sweetheart, Curtis Gene Wear March 1, 1960. He survives at home. Also surviving are her three daughters, Geri (Danny) Hill of Hudson, Florida, Ginger Schroeter of Jacksonville, Gayle (Matt) Strohecker of Winchester., seven grandchildren, Derick (Brittany) Eddy of Jacksonville, Brittany Vincent (fiancé Robert Bentley) of Murrayville,

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“The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and whoever has understanding is even-tempered. Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues.” – Proverbs 18:27-28 NIV

t can be difficult to hold our tongue when someone says something we disagree with, and even more so when they say something which we know is wrong. But the desire to have our say on every subject and on every occasion is pure egoism. When people want your opinion, they will generally ask for it, and if you have noticed that no one is asking for your opinion, that may be a sign that it isn’t wanted, or that they trust you will give your opinion unasked on every occasion. It is almost always better to leave others wanting more rather than less of our opinions. Of course, there are times when it is wise to speak up, but we learn more from listening than we do from speaking. A good

rule of thumb is to listen twice as much as we speak, and to be aware of how much we are talking when in conversation. The philosopher Epictetus put it this way: “We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.” A wise person considers the context of whatever situation they are in when considering how much they should talk. A job interview calls for something different than a university lecture or a casual conversation. And when in doubt, hold your tongue. We more often regret something we said than something we did not say. –Christopher Simon

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ACTIVITIES

Horoscopes ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Expect to be in high demand this week, Aries. You have the time and energy to give to others, so make the most of each chance to lend someone a helping hand.

VIRGO Aug 24/Sept 22 You are usually better at focusing on the tasks at hand than most other astrological signs, Virgo. Don’t be hard on yourself if you get a tad distracted in the next few days.

AQUARIUS Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, don’t be surprised if you have your patience tested a bit this week, especially at the workplace. You’ll find a way to come out shining, however.

TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Now is a good time to focus on your relationships, Taurus. There may be a close friend who can use a little more attention from a confidante and you can fill that role.

LIBRA Sept 23/Oct 23 Get a firm grasp on your finances this week, Libra. Start browsing your bank accounts so you have a better idea of your spending. This way you can better plan for the future.

PISCES Feb 19/Mar 20 Take a big, deep breath and focus on all the good things in your life, Pisces. This will help you ride out any rough spots that crop up.

GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 There is work to be done, Gemini. If your work space is a tad chaotic, then hunker down somewhere less hectic. This can provide the right environment for focus.

SCORPIO Oct 24/Nov 22 Normally you are very good at keeping your emotions in check, Scorpio. However, letting others see what’s beneath the surface can be beneficial to you in the weeks to come.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, make a habit of finding the silver lining to any situation. This shift in attitude can bring more positivity and sunshine into your life, particularly when you need it most.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21 Take your foot off of the accelerator, Sagittarius. You don’t have to race to the finish line; enjoy the scenery for a change. Stop as many times as you can along the way.

LEO Jul 23/Aug 23 Shift your focus to your home life, Leo. Find various ways to make things more pleasant at home so it can be the respite that it should be.

CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, no matter how much time you want to devote to your personal goals, you just may find that other activities require much more attention than you anticipated.

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Sandra G. Downing, dob 2/26/62, white, female, 5’4 123 lbs., long brown hair, brown eyes, last known address, 126 Hill Street, Winchester. She is wanted on a probation violation on an original charge of possession of methamphetamine. Jordan C. Brancy, dob 10/2/91, white, male, 6’3, 175 lbs., brown, brush cut hair, brown eyes, last known address, S. Clay Street, Jacksonville. He is wanted on a failure to appear charge. The original charge was two counts of resisting a peace officer and driving on a revoked license.

Bluffs announces students of the month Junior high student of the month is Natalie Shaw, a sixth grader and the daughter of Ryan and Maryon Shaw. Her hobbies and interests include: dancing, drawing, playing Roblox and reading. High school student of the month is Payton Hartley, junior, and the son of Brandi Hartley and Justin Hartley. His hobbies and interests include hunting and fishing.

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By KENT COULTAS Scott County Times Noah Smith scored 27 points as West Central beat Brown County 62-31 Feb. 26 at Mt. Sterling. Brown County led 3-2 before Smith scored twice, and Ryan Moore grabbed an offensive rebound and scored to give the Cougars an 8-3 lead. They led 14-6 after one quarter. West Central led 18-10 and finished the first half with a 16-4 run. Brayden Little grabbed an offensive rebound and scored, Smith converted a three-point play and Zach Evans scored to start the run. Smith scored twice and Peyton Hartley made a three-point basket to extend the lead to 32-12. West Central led 34-14 at halftime. The Cougars led 46-22 in the third quarter before scoring nine straight points. Smith, Little, Lathan Barnett and Hartley each made baskets, and Ethan Slagle made a free throw. They led 57-24 after the

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quarter. West Central made 28 of 55 (51 percent) field goal attempts in the game. The Cougars had 20 assists in the game with eight players having at least one. Brown County made just 13 of 43 (30 percent) field goal attempts. Smith made 13 of 14 field goal attempts in the game. He also had eight rebounds. Ryan Moore scored eight points and had five rebounds. Hartley, Slagle and Lathan Barnett each scored five points. Little scored four points and had nine rebounds and eight assists. Zach Evans scored four points. Tyson Mast scored two points and had five rebounds, five assists and three steals. Jaydon Howard scored two points. The Cougars won the junior varsity game 31-19. Mason Berry scored 10 points, and Tyson Brown scored nine for West Central. Hartley scored six points, and Howard scored four. Owen Barber and Chance Little each scored one point.

Cougars extend area dominance an offensive rebound and extend West Central’s lead to 49-41 with 2:11remaining. Little scored and extended the lead to 10 points, 51-41, with 1:50 remaining in the game. Slagle, Evans and Tyson Mast each made free throws in the final 1:13 to seal the win. Little made a three-point basket, and Noah Smith scored to give West Central an early 5-0 lead. The Cougars led just 7-6 before scoring six straight points. Moore scored twice, and Zach Evans scored to extend the lead to 13-6. Mast made a long three-point basket at the buzzer, and West Central led 18-10 after one quarter. West Central led 27-17, and Moore and Evans each scored in the final 1:07 and the Cougars led 31-17 at halftime. The Cougars shot 48 percent (22-for-46) in the game. Triopia, which was ranked No. 5 in last week’s Class 1A poll, shot 39 percent (20for-51) Moore scored 16 points, including 10 in the first half, and had seven rebounds, three assists and two steals for the winners. Slagle scored 13 points, had 14

rebounds and four assists. Little scored nine points and had eight rebounds. Evans scored nine points. Mast scored five points and had two assists. Smith scored four points. Tyson Brown scored 16 points, and West Central won the junior varsity game 41-28. Cole Meyer and Mason Berry each scored six points. Chance Little scored five points, and Peyton Hartley scored four. Owen Barber and Jayden Howard each scored two points.

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) in conjunction with the University of Illinois Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) is now offering the option to take pesticide applicator and operator exams online. All exams are proctored through an exam proctoring service to be compliant with federal certification and licensing guidelines. “In order to safely test our applicators and operators across the state following IDPH guidelines, we needed to create a mechanism to supplement limited in-person testing,” IDOA Acting Director, Jerry Costello II said. “Through partnership with the University of Illinois we are able to offer a safe and secure on-line testing process.” To date approximately 4,000 applicators have completed the online testing. The cost for a three-year license remains unchanged, however online testing will include a $12 fee that is paid

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West Central (3-4) outscored QND 16-2 in the fourth quarter to get the come from behind win. QND missed four shots and committed five turnovers in the quarter. QND did not make a field goal in the final 12:10. QND led 25-12 in the second quarter. Elliott and Bryleigh Fox each made three-point field goals, and the Cougars trailed 27-18 at halftime. Slagle scored 17 points, including nine points in the fourth quarter, to lead West Central. Elliott scored 16 points, including 11 in the second half. Fox scored three points. Brown, Zoe Evans and Zaylei Evans each scored two points. Emma Smith scored one point. Elliott scored 10 points, and Winchester beat Carrollton 38-36, Feb. 22 at Carrollton. Carrollton led 22-20 at halftime. The Cougars, however, outscored Carrollton 9-4 in the third quarter to take a 29-26 lead. Slagle and Fox each scored eight points for West Central. Zaylei Evans scored seven points, including five in the fourth quarter. Lily Little scored three points, and Zoe Evans scored two.

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by KENT COULTAS Scott County Times Emma Slagle and Sydney Elliott combined to score 33 points to lead West Central to a 43-37 win over Quincy Notre Dame Feb. 27 at Winchester. The Cougars trailed 35-21with 2:07 remaining in the third quarter. Elliott scored basket and made two free throws, and Slagle scored as West Central got within 35-27 after three quarters. West Central scored the first eight points of the fourth quarter to tie the game. Elliott made a three-point basket to start the quarter. Slagle scored five points and scored to tie the game at 35 with 5:04 remaining in the game. QND made a free throw to take a one point lead with 3:55 remaining. Elise Brown scored, and the Cougars led 37-36 with 3:39 remaining. Slagle made two free throws with 3:07 remaining to extend the lead to three points. Elliott had a steal, and Slagle scored inside off an assist from Elliott for a 41-36 lead with 2:24 remaining. Elliott scored with 36 seconds remaining off an assist from Brown to seal the win.

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by KENT COULTAS Scott County Times Ryan Moore and Ethan Slagle combined for 29 points as West Central beat Triopia 56-48 Feb. 27 at Concord. Brayden Little grabbed an offensive rebound and scored, and Ryan Moore converted a three-point play to give West Central a 40-24 lead with 3:06 remaining in the third quarter. Triopia scored the last five points of the quarter to get within 43-32. Little made two free throws to give the Cougars a 45-34 lead with 7:09 remaining in the game. West Central would go almost 5 minutes without scoring, and Triopia got as close as four points. Triopia made a threepoint basket to get within 45-39 with 6 minutes remaining and missed a three-point attempt on its next possession. The Trojans scored to get within 45-41 with 4 minutes remaining. That would be as close as Triopia would get. Zach Evans made two free throws with 2:47 remaining, and Triopia committed a turnover on its ensuing possession. Slagle grabbed

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Decedent departed this life on April 16, 2020 Date letters were issued: February 16, 2021 Personal Representatives: Heather S. Loy, W. Thomas Ryder Attorney for the Estate: Thomas J. Magee Nicholas A. Scholz HeplerBroom LLC 130 N. Main Street Edwardsville, Illinois 62025 (618) 307-1285 Phone (618) 656-1364 fax ns1@heplerbroom.com Claims against the Estate PD\ EH ¿OHG LQ WKH RI¿FH RI the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Scott County Courthouse, 35 E Market St, Winchester, IL 62694, or with the Personal Representative or both, on or before August 18, 2021 and DQ\ FODLP QRW ¿OHG ZLWKLQ WKDW period is barred. Copies of WKH FODLP ¿OHG ZLWK WKH &LUFXLW Court Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the Attorney of Record, if any, within 10 days after it KDV EHHQ ¿OHG DQG WKH FODLPDQW VKDOO ¿OH ZLWK WKH &RXUW SURRI RI any required mailing. Heather S. Loy and W. Thomas Ryder, Personal Representatives of the Estate of Alfred K. Ryder, Deceased 2.17, 2.24, 3.3

requirements and occupancy restrictions, there will be limited availability of in-person testing sessions. Please check the IDOA website often at https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/agr/Pesticides/ Pages/default.aspx as occupancy restrictions and location availability may change frequently. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SCOTT COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTATE OF ROBERT JOHN JOHNSON, DECEASED. NO. 2021-P-5 NOTICE OF CLAIM DATE Notice is given of the death of Robert John Johnson of Manchester, Illinois. Letters RI 2I¿FH ZHUH LVVXHG RQ )HEUXDU\ WR 'DWKDQ 0 -RKQVRQ 1HZ &LW\ 5G Rochester, Illinois, 62563, ZKRVH DWWRUQH\ LV 5LFKDUG 1 Gillingham, 220 Sixth Street, Carrollton, Illinois, 62016. Claims against the Estate PD\ EH ¿OHG LQ WKH &LUFXLW &OHUN¶V 2I¿FH *UHHQH &RXQW\ &RXUWKRXVH &DUUROOWRQ ,OOLQRLV RU ZLWK WKH $GPLQLVWUDtor, or both, on or before the WK GD\ RI $XJXVW DQG DQ\ FODLP QRW ¿OHG RQ RU EHfore that date is barred. CopLHV RI D FODLP ¿OHG ZLWK WKH FOHUN PXVW EH PDLOHG RU GHOLYHUHG E\ WKH FODLPDQW WR WKH Administrator and to his AttorQH\ ZLWKLQ WHQ GD\V DIWHU LW KDV EHHQ ¿OHG DQG SURRI RI VDLG PDLOLQJ RU GHOLYHU\ PXVW EH ¿OHG ZLWK WKH FOHUN 'DWHG )HEUXDU\ Dathan M. Johnson, ([HFXWRU RI WKH (VWDWH RI Robert John Johnson Richard N. Gillingham $WWRUQH\ DW /DZ 220 Sixth Street Carrollton, Illinois 62016 5HJLVWUDWLRQ ULFKDUGJLOOLQJKDP#XVD QHW 2.17, 2.24, 3.3

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SCOTT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HAZEL M. PETERSON, Deceased. NO. 21-P-6 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is hereby given of the death of Hazel M. Peterson of Manchester, Scott County, Illinois. Letters of Of¿FH ZHUH LVVXHG RQ )HEUXDU\ 8, 2021, to Cindy L. Fry, P.O. Box 13, Manchester, Illinois 62663; Richard M. Peterson, 1732 Coal Creek Road, Roodhouse, Illinois 62082; and to Thomas L. Peterson, P.O. Box 56, Manchester, Illinois 62663, as IndepenGHQW &R ([HFXWRUV ZKRVH attorney is John D. Coonrod, 44 East Side Square, Winchester, Illinois 62694. &ODLPV PD\ EH ¿OHG RQ RU before August 18, 2021. Any FODLP QRW ¿OHG RQ RU EHIRUH that date is barred, except WKDW FODLP RI D FUHGLWRU ZKR KDV EHHQ QRWL¿HG E\ PDLO RU delivery of notice shall be barred on said date or three months from the date of such PDLOLQJ RU GHOLYHU\ ZKLFKHYHU LV ODWHU &ODLPV PD\ EH ¿OHG LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH &OHUN RI VDLG Court at the Scott County Courthouse, Winchester, IlliQRLV ZLWK WKH ,QGHSHQdent Executor, or both. Dated this 10th day of February, 2021. Cindy L. Fry, Richard M. Peterson, and Thomas L. Peterson, Independent Co-Executors of the Estate of Hazel M. Peterson, Deceased By: /s/ John D. Coonrod their attorney 2.17, 2.24, 3.3

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