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VOLUME NO. 153 NUMBER 14

Making hospital masks is a family affair

By CARMEN ENSINGER Scott County Times What started out as merely a project to help a friend has blossomed into not only into something that will protect healthcare workers during the COVID-19 crisis, but also a bonding experience for a Winchester woman and three of her daughters.

Wanda Hester and three of her six daughters, Barb Lashmett, Patti Quigg and Joyce Surratt, have made more than 100 face masks that are being distributed not only to nursing homes and hospitals, but also to the elderly and others who might need them.

“I have a friend who is battling cancer and that is what really started it for us,” Lashmett said. “She has to travel a lot for her treatments and she needed something to protect her from germs and so we were making them for her before all of this other (COVID-19) started.”

Once the news hit that there was a shortage of protective masks in all areas of the healthcare industry, they

“We began seeing where healthcare workers were having to go without masks because they didn’t have any and that got us to thinking about our local nursing home, Scott County Nursing Center. I called them and asked them if they could use some and they said they could so we went into action.”

Barb Lashmett Local resident mask maker knew they would eventually be helping more than just Lashmett’s friend.

“We began seeing where healthcare workers were having to go without masks because they didn’t have any and that got us to thinking about our local nursing home, Scott County Nursing Center,” Lashmett said. “I called them and asked them if they could use some and they said they could so we went into action.”

Since then, every Saturday, the three ladies meet at Hester’s home in rural Winchester and churn out mask after mask.

Hester, 81, has sewn her entire life.

“When my girls were young, I used to make all their clothes,” she said. “After they were grown, I started working at Capps in Jacksonville (See, MASKS, A2)

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Matriarch Wanda Hester models one of the protective face masks she and three of her daughters have been making for healthcare workers, friends and the elderly to help protect them from COVID-19.

Scott County Nursing Center staying strong

By CARMEN ENSINGER Scott County Times

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here is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting everyone, but those who are in nursing homes or those who have loved ones in nursing homes are especially impacted by the isolation.

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Before the “Stay at Home” order was issued, one of the first directives from the Governor was to stop visitors at nursing facilities. Scott County Nursing Center in Winchester is no exception.

Nursing Home Administrator Debbie O’Dell said they took a direct approach with both the residents and their families.

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They had to adapt their system a little, but the Outreach Community Center monthly free food giveaway went as planned last Saturday. Instead of gathering inside the building, workers donned raincoats and umbrellas and took the food out to the cars, who were instructed to pull around the back. Tonya Sanders happened to have an inside job – filling the boxes with the food.

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“When we found out about the directive, which came from the Centers for Disease Control, we went straight to our family members by calling and then sending out a letter. They were all very understanding and considerate. They even asked if there was anything they could do to help our staff.”

Debbie O’Dell

Obituaries listed in this issue: None

Administrator Scott County Nursing Home

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Dakoda Holmes, 9, of Winchester, proudly shows off the window she decorated with hearts over the weekend. Holmes and people throughout the nation are participating in a program of unity where both hearts and bears are displayed on windows or doors for people to see when they are out driving, walking or riding. It is meant to be a symbol of unity in that we are all fighting this COVID-19 battle together.”

“When we found out about the directive, which came from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), we went straight to our family members by calling and then sending out a letter,” O’Dell said.

“They were all very understanding and considerate. They even asked if there was anything they could do to help us (staff).”

As for the residents, O’Dell said they were direct with them as well.

“We provided them some information on what it is we are fighting and why the need for isolation is so important,” she said. “I’ve not had one resident say “this is silly” or “this should have never happened.” They understand the seriousness of what we are fighting and why what we are doing is necessary.”

Of course residents are still able to talk to their family members via the telephone or social media.

“We have the capability to use Ipads and cell phones to open up those social media apps to allow residents to visit with their loved ones,” O’Dell said. “In fact, I’ve had a support group offer to buy more tablets for us to make sure there is plenty in the building just for that purpose.”

O’Dell said the entire community is reaching out to them in one form or another.

“Community churches are reaching out to us as are the local banks and just people in the community,” she said.

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Q The Winchester greater Scott County Ministerial Association, Journey To Easter Services Fridays have been canceled until further notice.

Q Outreach Community Center sixth annual trivia night – April 18 at 5 p.m. at the Outreach Community Center, 31 S. Main.St. Winchester.

Q WHS is reopening the sale of the memorial/ honorarium bricks that surround the electric sign in front of Winchester High Submitted photo

We’re here for your family

A few of the many staff at Scott County Nursing Center got together to send a message out to the families of their residents. It’s a simple message – we are keeping your family safe. Left to right: CNA Sarah Waters, LPN Pam Shireman, LPN Jodie Lawson, CNA Misty Savage, Maintenance Terry Hall and CNA Tonya Eller.

USDA announces more than 3.4 million acres for CRP Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has announced the acceptance of more than 3.4 million acres in the general Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) signup recently completed, the first general signup enrollments since 2016. County offices will begin notifying producers with accepted offers no later than April 3.

Through CRP, farmers and ranchers receive an annual rental payment for establishing long-term, resource-conserving plant species, such as approved grasses or trees, to control soil erosion, improve water quality and enhance wildlife habitat on cropland. Farmers and ranchers who participate in CRP help provide numerous benefits to the nation’s environment and economy.

“The Conservation Reserve Program is one of our nation’s largest conservation endeavors and is critical in helping producers better manage their operations while conserving valuable natural resources,” State Executive Director William Graff said. “The program marked its 35th anniversary this year, and we were quite pleased to see one of our largest signups in many years.”

Over these 35 years, CRP has addressed multiple concerns while

ensuring the most competitive offers are selected by protecting fragile and environmentally sensitive lands, improving water quality, enhancing wildlife populations, providing pollinator forage habitat, sequestering carbon in soil and enhancing soil productivity. Seventy percent of the nation’s land is owned and tended privately, and America’s farmers, ranchers and landowners have willingly stepped up to protect the environment and natural resources.

This general signup included offers for State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE), which allows producers to install practices that benefit high-priority, locally developed wildlife conservation objectives using targeted restoration of vital habitat. Over 95 percent of SAFE offers submitted were accepted under this general signup representing more than 487,500 acres.

This acceptance level highlights the commitment to SAFE as an important part of CRP. The 2018 Farm Bill established a nationwide acreage limit for CRP, with the total number of acres that may be enrolled capped at 24.5 million acres in 2020 and growing to 27 million by 2023.

While the deadline for general CRP signup was February 28, 2020, signups for continuous CRP, and CRP Grasslands are ongoing. The CRP Grasslands deadline is May 15.

Continuous and Grasslands enrollments are available nationwide.

This spring, FSA will roll out a new pilot conservation program, the Clean Lakes, Estuaries, and Rivers 30 (CLEAR 30).

USDA Service Centers are open for business by phone appointment only and field work will continue with appropriate social distancing.

While our program delivery staff will continue to come into the office, they will be working with our producers by phone, and using online tools whenever possible. All Service Center visitors wishing to conduct business with the FSA, Natural Resources Conservation Service, or any other Service Center agency are required to call their Service Center to schedule a phone appointment.

More information can be found at farmers.gov/coronavirus.

For state-by-state information on general signup results, visit www.fsa. usda.gov/crp.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.

Nursing (Continued from A1) “Those who are sending us food – we can only accept those that have the package intact with the maker name, date, and expiration date.

There has just been a tremendous outreach from the community.”

The typical precautions are taken with their employees.

“Right now, the guidelines tell us to take each employees temperature upon entering the building and monitor them for signs and symptoms of illness,” O’Dell said. “We do not have the virus in the building and through precautions, we plan to keep it out.”

O’Dell said that their nursing home is a bit different than most, due to its size. They have a total of 41 residents and over 60 staff members resulting in less staff rollover than in most larger facilities.

“The staff that is here today is the staff that was here last month – we don’t have a lot of turnover in our employees,” she said. “So many nursing homes and hospitals typically have a large staff turnover – not because of the virus, but just in general. I’m fortunate enough to say that our rollover is minimal so I’m not having to bring new people in.”

The staff are kept educated and up to date on the virus.

“I’m in touch with not only our health department but our IEMA director and the Morgan County Health Department because we do have a relationship with Passavant Hospital,” O’Dell said. “We also have a relationship with other area

nursing homes by phone or email. I pass this information onto my staff.”

During this time, an extra effort is made to keep the facility disinfected.

“We use terminal cleaning, as is required during something like this,” O’Dell said.

“We are on a cleaning rotation that not only includes our housekeeping department but all departments have pitched in to help keep the high contact surfaces cleaned.”

Despite the isolation, O’Dell said the residents are still in good spirits and they have even come up with a way to convey this to the outside world via Facebook.

“Our activity director came up with the idea of making signs for the residents to hold up letting everyone know they are doing good,” she said.

“That is our residents being themselves on those posters.

That is the personality you see day in and day out.”

One way they are keeping the virus out of the building is to cancel most, if not all, outside trips to doctor’s offices, hospital visits and routine checkups.

“We are looking into doing telehealth in the building so we don’t have to take our residents out and possibly expose them to the virus,” O’Dell said. “I’m sure they miss getting out, but they understand why we are doing it.”

With warmer weather just around the corner, O’Dell said they will start letting the residents outside to enjoy the nice weather.

“We have a beautiful patio out back and a large grill and as long as I’m not bringing any outside visitors into the mix we can sit around and tell fishing tales or whatever,” O’Dell said. “We are planning some activities that can be done with respect to the social distancing protocol.”

The residents also enjoy getting cards and letters and they have been flooding into the facility.

“We have a tremendous amount of cards coming in and all the residents love reaching them from all the different age groups,” O’Dell said. “They especially love seeing the cute, bright Easter ones and the ones who come from the children. It really brightens their day.”

O’Dell said the past three weeks have definitely been an eye opener.

“We are as one trying to get through this – we really are,” she said. “The staff is strong.

We are being challenged to not only care for the resident but care for our staff as well so they can continue on.”

O’Dell said that she doesn’t worry about her staff walking out.

“At this point, I’m not afraid of anyone walking out on the facility,” she said. “I know many facilities/units would be effected with staffing concerns, but we are not one of those. We are being called out to help get this virus stopped with our policies and our practices and we will continue to meet that challenge to get it under control.”

School. The deadline to purchase a brick is May 15, unless we sold out before that date, as there are only a limited number of bricks available. Anyone interested may fill out the form on the website and return with payment to WHS. Any questions may be emailed to Laura Dukett at ldukett@ gmail.com or call/text her cell number at 217-3415084; or you can call the WHS office at 217-7423151 or email tsanders@ winchesterschools.net.

Masks (Continued from A1) where I used to sew men’s clothes. I just love to sew.”

But more than anything else, it was something that could be done as a family.

“Barb comes and does something with me every Saturday so I don’t feel so lonesome after my husband died three years ago,” Hester said. “We sit here and we sew or we go somewhere and then about three weeks ago she called me and told me about the masks and I told her I would get the stuff together.

We got the other two girls to come and help us as well so we could have four pairs of hands instead of just two.”

With four sewing machines and a closet full of material, Hester’s home was adequately set up to produce the masks.

“It’s not really hard,” Hester said. “You cut out the material, iron it so it will be easier to sew, then sew it together.”

However, Hester is adding an extra layer of protection to their masks.

“Barb had gotten the pattern we were using but we decided we needed an extra layer in between the two layers of cloth,” Hester said. “So we put some no-show mesh cutaway stabilizer in between the two pieces of cloth. You iron it on so it seals the fabric and I feel it stops the germs from going through it better.”

Last Saturday, marked the second Saturdays that the

ladies were making masks.

They made 30 masks that week and around the same amount the previous week.

However, both Lashmett and Hester work on them during the evenings throughout the week.

Those masks have been given to neighbors and the elderly, as well as to healthcare facilities such as Scott County Nursing Center, the Catholic nursing home in Springfield and local hospitals.

Hester said it is one way to feel like she is doing something to help combat this crisis.

“It makes you feel good that you can do something to help other people during this horrible crisis,” she said. “It makes us feel really good that we might be helping someone, which is why we won’t charge anyone for them. We have had people want to buy them but we don’t want money for them.”

Scott County Nursing Center is near and dear to all of their hearts because they took such good care of their husband and father before he passed.

“We want to get the nursing home all they need first because they were so good to us all those years that my husband was there,” Hester said.

“Once you have been there and had family there – they become your family for life. I really do miss going out there every day.”

JWCC Career Services’ Job Link provides employment opportunities for job seekers and employers John Wood Community College’s Career Services Center is offering a resource for students and community members searching for employment.

Job Link is a virtual connector between students and community members searching for work and employers looking for individuals with skills and qualifications. Students or community members who sign up for Job Link can list the categories or positions of interest to them while employers can post openings at jwcc.edu/joblink. As positions match

individuals’ interests, a job notification is automatically emailed when posted by an employer.

Employers often post openings that can be linked to the programs offered at the College to target students currently pursuing certificates or degrees in specific areas. Many businesses are looking for electricians, computer-aided designers, logistics technicians, accountants, machinists, nurses, or sales representatives.

Major area employers who most actively use Job Link include: Blessing

Health System, Dot Foods, Niemann Foods, Gates Air and Chaddock, among others.

While the college’s physical locations are temporarily closed due to the coronavirus situation, all staff is working remotely and can answer any questions. More information on JWCC’s Job Link is available from Dick Tabb, JWCC career services center administrative specialist, at dtabb@jwcc. edu or 217.641.4974.

Information regarding the College’s response to the coronavirus may be found at jwcc.edu/coronavirus.

Homework assignments, meals arriving Thursday Winchester School will distribute new packets for students starting Thursday, April 2.

If you live on a bus route and have been meeting the bus for meals, your homework packets will be delivered via school bus tone of the pick-up locations in Manchester, Alsey, Glasgow, Riggston or Merritt during meal delivery.

You can also pick up your packet Thursday at Winchester Grade School at the same time you pick up meals, 11 a.m. to noon.

At the same time, we will collect the packets you have completed.

Please bring those packets with you in a folder or envelope or some other bound format with your student’s name and grade

level clearly marked.

Parents and students are asked to check their e-mail frequently throughout the day for more updated information from the school.

Thanking everyone one for their patience and hard work ruing the past two weeks and look forward to working with everyone over the next several weeks.

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Crime Stoppers Crime Stoppers of Morgan, Scott and Cass Counties are requesting Information to assist the Jacksonville Police Department in their investigation of a recent motor vehicle theft. Sometime between 3:30 p.m. March 20 and 6:30 a.m.

March 21, unknown person(s) removed a pickup truck from a parking lot in the 500 block of East Superior. The pickup was described as a Green 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 quad cab. The pickup did have a tool box in the bed and a damaged bug shield in the front.

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Gabriel Kohl Barber celebrated his fifth birthday,Tuesday, March 24.

The police are asking that anyone who has information concerning this incident or any other crimes within the three-county area submit a tip online by going to www.morganscottcrimestoppers.webs.com and clicking the leave a tip button on the home page or calling Crimestoppers at 243-7300. Tips may also be submitted by texting 274637 (CRIMES). The first word of the text tip must be “payout�. More information can be found at www.morganscottcrimestoppers.webs.com

Gabe is the son of Matt and Jenn Barber of Winchester, and he is the big brother of Keely Barber, 2 1/2.

His grandparents are Tim Barber of Jacksonville, Kathy Barber of Winchester and R.J and Janet Paslay of Winchester. His great-grandparents are Loren and Jackie Barber of Jacksonville, Frank G. Bik, Jr. of Darien and Dale F. Paslay of Godfrey.

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Hello Scott County.

A big congratulations to Ethan Shipley and his new bride. We all wish them a long and happy life together.

I was shopping in a Walmart super center Sunday and I was amazed that the shelves did not look any different than they did a year ago except for antibacterial wipes and some of the toilet paper area was thinned out but not completely out like Jacksonville. That was pretty much all that was not fully stocked. There was a lot of items on sale and on the clearance racks. Many food items were discounted too.

Not much news to print this week since we are not allowed to socialize. Really a sad situation but I am sure we will survive. One thing for certain spring cleaning will get done early, closets cleaned and organized as well as winter clothes traded for summer wear that is worth a lot.

During a recent bridge game someone asked if any-

Church We are currently doing on line worship services at winchesterilumc.org under the media tab. You can find them first thing each Sunday morning.

We will be doing this till further notice.

one had seen the new soap operas for seniors?Someone said " Oh yes I`m a big fan of As The Rocker Creaks" Someone spoke up" I thought that one was ok but there`s a lot more action on {Last} Days of Our Lives. Just adding a little humor.

Last Week`s Trivia - - Mistletoe is often used as decoration. Tradition has it that if a man and a woman find themselves together under the mistletoe they should kiss.The mistletoe has long been associated

with folklore and the history of kissing under it harks back to ancient

Scandinavia,where it was said that if two enemies met under the mistletoe in the forest they would call a truce until the next morning.

Next Week`s Trivia - -What is the only mammal that can fly?

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Highlights include: JD 7810 MFWD tractor, NH TS110 MFWD tractor w/ loader, AC 8050 MFWD tractor, other tractors, Gleaner R40 combine, heads, NH skid loader, planting, tillage, hay & livestock equipment. Also selling an assortment of misc. farm support items & shop tools. Check our website for complete listing, details & photos.

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This Day In History April 1 : The first U.S. national women’s swimming championships were held.

1918: England’s Royal Flying Corps was replaced by the Royal Air Force. : Adolf Hitler was sentenced to five years in prison for high treason in relation to the “Beer Hall Putsch.� : Imperial Airways was formed in Britain. : The first automatic record changer was introduced by His Master’s Voice. : China’s Chiang Kai-shek began attacking communists. : Louie Marx introduced the Yo-Yo. : Leo Hartnett of the Chicago Cubs broke the altitude record for a catch by catching a baseball dropped from the Goodyear blimp 800 feet over Los Angeles, CA. : An Earthquake devastated Managua Nicaragua killing 2,000. : Jackie Mitchell became the first female in professional baseball when she signed with the Chattanooga Baseball Club. : Nazi Germany began the persecution of Jews by boycotting Jewish businesses. : The first radio tube to be made of metal was announced. : Aden became a British colony. : The first commercially successful fluorescent lamps were introduced. : The Baseball Hall of Fame opened in Cooperstown, NY. : The U.S. recognized the Franco government in Spain at end of Spanish civil war. : The first contract for advertising on a commercial FM radio station began on W71NY in New York City. : U.S. forces invaded Okinawa during World War II. It was the last campaign of World War II. : Weight Watchers was formed.

1946: A tidal wave (tsunami) struck the Hawaiian Islands killing more than 170 people. : The Berlin Airlift began. : “Happy Pappy� premiered. It was the first all-black-cast variety show. : Italian Somalia became a United Nations trust territory under Italian administration. : The Big Bang theory was proposed in “Physical Review� by Alpher, Bethe & Gamow. : The U.S. Congress created the

Department of Health Education and Welfare. : The U.S. Air Force Academy was formed in Colorado. : “One Man’s Family� was seen on TV for the final time after a six-year run on NBC-TV. : France exploded 2 atom bombs in the Sahara Desert. : The U.S. launched TIROS-1. It was the first weather satellite. : Workers of the International Typographical Union ended their strike that had closed nine New York City newspapers.

The strike ended 114 days after it began on December 8, 1962. : The Soap operas “General Hospital� and “Doctors� premiered on television. : The U.S. Army charged Captain Ernest Medina in the My Lai massacre. : U.S. President Nixon signed the bill, the Public Health Cigarette Smoking Act, that banned cigarette advertisements to be effective on January 1, 1971. : The United Kingdom lifted all restrictions on gold ownership. : North Vietnamese and Viet Cong troops renewed their offensive in South Vietnam. : Japan allowed its citizens to own gold. : Apple Computer began operations. : Iran was proclaimed to be an Islamic Republic by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini after the fall of the Shah. : A failed assassination attempt against Iraqi vice-premier Tariq Aziz occurred. : The U.S. transferred the Canal Zone to Panama. : New York Islander Mike Bossy became the first National Hockey League (NHL) player to score 60 goals in 3 consecutive seasons. : World oil prices dropped below $10 a barrel. : The U.S. submarine Nathaniel Green ran aground in the Irish Sea. : Steve Newman became the first man to walk around the world. The walk was 22,000 miles and took 4 years. : U.S. President Reagan told doctors in Philadelphia, “We’ve declared AIDS public health enemy No. 1.� : Iran released British hostage Roger Cooper after 5 years. : The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that

jurors could not be barred from serving due to their race. : The Warsaw Pact was officially dissolved. : Players began the first strike in the 75-year history of the National Hockey League (NHL). : U.S. President Bill Clinton threw out the first ball preceding a game between the Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles. : David Carradine received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. : A federal judge dismissed the Paula Jones’ sexual harassment lawsuit against U.S. President Clinton saying that the claims fell “far short� of being worthy of a trial. : In Zhytomyr, Ukraine, Anatoliy Onoprienko was sentenced to death for the deaths of 52 men, women and children. 43 of the killings occurred in a 6-month period. : The Canadian territory of Nunavut was created. It was carved from the eastern part of the Northwest Territories and covered about 772,000 square miles. : China began holding 24 crewmembers of a U.S. surveillance plane. The EP-3E U.S. Navy crew had made an emergency landing after an in-flight collision with a Chinese fighter jet. The Chinese pilot was missing and presumed dead. The U.S. crew was released on April 11, 2001. : Former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic was arrested on corruption charges after a 26-hour standoff with the police at his Belgrade villa. : North Korea test-fired an anti-ship missile off its west coast. : Jason Mewes was ordered to complete drug rehabilitation or face five years in jail stemming from a drug conviction in 1999. : U.S. President George W. Bush signed the Unborn Victims of Violence Act. The bill made it a crime to harm a fetus during an assault on a pregnant woman. : Gateway Inc. announced that it would be closing all of its 188 stores on April 9. : Albania and Croatia joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). : The U.S. Congress cut Medicare reimbursements to physicians by 21%. https://www.on-this-day.com/onthisday/thedays/alldays/apr1. htm

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Horoscopes ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Things are not always what they seem, Aries. Keep this in mind when dealing or working with people you have never met. It may take some time to figure things out.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

may seem like a drain on your time.

But right now you are not seeing how even small tasks can add up to big results in the end. Remain patient.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

Taurus, asking a bunch of questions may not unveil the answers you were hoping for. You may not be asking the right questions. Keep forging ahead.

Libra, certain battles cannot be won no matter how hard you try.

Do not focus unnecessary energy on things that cannot be scaled.

Direct your focus to more inportant projects.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

The ability to listen is an important skill, Gemini. This ability is especially valuable when others come to you for advice. Listen intently and do your best to help.

A project you started may come to a screeching halt, Scorpio. This does not mean you should abandon it entirely. It just means you will have to take a brief hiatus and restart.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 2 2 Cancer, even if things do not entirely make sense this week, you can glean certain bits of information here and there that can help you to paint the bigger picture.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, imitation is the highest form of flattery. Keep a keen eye on someone you admire at work, and then try to mirror this person in your actions.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, certain responsibilities

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, people naturally want to be around you, but sometimes you need to take a step back and focus on yourself. Clear your schedule for some personal time this week.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, even if you do not have all the answers, you can take steps that address many of the changes that have occurred in your life lately.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Channel your creativity into projects that let you express yourself, Pisces. Artwork, writing and crafting are a few examples.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS MARCH 29 Elle Macpherson, Model (56) MARCH 30 Celine Dion, Singer (52) MARCH 31 Christopher Walken, Actor (77) APRIL 1 Mackenzie Davis, Actress (33) APRIL 2 Clark Gregg, Actor (58)

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Spring is a time of new beginnings, Capricorn. You may be presented with several new opportunities. Travel, a new job or even expanding your family may be in the cards.

APRIL 3 Paris Jackson, Model (22) APRIL 4 Robert Downey, Jr., Actor (55)

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Maintenance Tips for a How to Find the Right More Reliable Ride Mower for You road trip kit containing more practical items, such as a jump box, LED flashlights, first aid kit and duct tape. Jumper cables require another car to power your dead battery and the right positioning to make the cables reach, so a jump box containing a battery and permanently attached jumper cables can be an easier alternative for getting your car back up and running.

Especially when you use your vehicle irregularly, it’s important to practice proper and routine car maintenance so your vehicle is ready when you hit the road again. Find more advice for keeping your car in top condition at InterstateBatteries. com.

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Your vehicle is a vital piece of transportation for getting you from point A to point B, making it important to keep it in good shape for when you’re ready to ride the roads. While the average American spends plenty of time behind the wheel, there can be periods of time where cars sit in the garage or on the driveway.

Not only can weather impact a vehicle’s performance, but so can its usage. A battery not in use will eventually lose its charge. If a car hasn’t gained a lot of mileage over a period of three weeks or longer, the likelihood of a dead battery increases by roughly 50%, according to a study by Interstate Batteries, making it a leading cause of car trouble.

In fact, nearly 1 in 4 car batteries will need to be replaced on the road this year, but more than half of consumers do not test their batteries every year or don’t know if their batteries have been tested, according to the study.

Maintain your battery and your vehicle overall with these tips for safer driving.

Q At regular intervals, have your car battery tested at a professional service or repair shop. From phone chargers to built-in security systems, your car battery may power more than you think, and it can place a strain on your alternator. If the alternator can’t keep up, your vehicle relies on the battery to make up the difference, which can cause further strain. Having an external battery charger on-hand can help maintain your car’s power during its off time.

Q Regularly check fluid levels, including your coolant and oil, replace air filters and ensure your tires are properly inflated.

Q Check to make sure you have your owner’s manual with you either in the glovebox or bookmarked on your smartphone’s browser.

Q Replace your jumper cables with a

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What to Do If Your Car Won’t Start Q Turn everything off. From electronics and climate control to any other accessories that can be powered down, make sure to turn all of them off. This can make it easier for another car to start yours and can prevent potential damage from voltage surges when power is restored.

Q Call for help. Roadside assistance is available through some auto insurance policies as well as numerous club memberships. Alternatively, try contacting friends and family, or if you’re parked at an apartment building or in an office complex, its maintenance or security team may be able to help.

Q Raise the hood and leave it open. This is a universal sign for help that doesn’t use your battery. If you don’t already know, consult your owner’s manual to find where your battery is located. If you find corrosion around the negative terminal, carefully brush it off or knock it loose with a wrench or tire iron. Do not blow on it, as this can result in debris entering your eyes.

Q Jump-start your car. If possible, use a jump box, which is a compact, rechargeable battery that can jump-start your car.

They’re safer and easier than jumper cables and provide a gentler jump-start for your engine.

Whether you’re a first-time homeowner or looking for an upgrade, deciding what lawn mower to purchase deserves careful consideration. Similar to day-to-day life, new technology over the last five years, specifically in the gas mower industry, is making it easier to maintain your lawn.

If you’re in the market for a new mower, consider these tips to find the perfect tool to match your needs.

Yard Size Looking at the size of your yard is the first step in determining the best mower for your needs. Walk-behind mowers work well for yards that are 1/2 acre or less, but for yards 1-3-acres or larger, a zero-turn rider (ZTR) or riding mower may be appropriate.

Terrain A small, flat yard may only require a walk-behind mower. If your yard is sloped or hilly, you may prefer a self-propelled mower rather than one you have to push. A walk-behind mower with big back wheels is easier to maneuver across rough terrain. Riding mowers and ZTRs can handle varied terrain, although some handle better on slopes than others.

Engine Engines are one of the most important factors affecting a mower’s performance, so purchasing one with a quality engine is essential. For example, Briggs & Stratton engines can be found on several brands of lawn mowers, including eight of the top 10 walk-behind brands. As a global leader in gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment, these engines power mowers ranging from small walk-behinds to large ZTRs and riding mowers.

Special Features While certain features may add to the cost of lawn mowers, many provide functions worth considering. One popular option is a mulching blade, which returns finely cut grass pieces to the lawn as a natural fertilizer.

Another common choice is a bagging attach-

ment, which is a grass-catching bag that can be affixed to the side or back of the mower to collect grass clippings.

Explore more ways to put technology to work in your yard at briggsandstratton.com.

Technology to Get the Job Done Explore high-tech features that make mowing more manageable with these insights from professional home improvement contractor Jason Cameron, host of DIY Network’s “Desperate Landscapes.”

Q Avoid disturbing the neighbors. If finding time to mow means you might be inconveniencing your neighbors, a mower designed to operate quietly may be what you need. To take advantage of weekend mornings without bothering others, look into modern models, some of which even feature technology to make the mower quieter than the average gas mower.

Q Skip oil changes. Seasonal maintenance can help keep your mower in top condition, and new innovations allow you to skip the messiest part: oil changes. Some mowers, specifically those with Briggs & Stratton’s No Oil Changes technology, are built with the intent that you never have to change the oil; you can simply check the level at the beginning of the season and add what you need.

Q Get an assist starting the engine. You can forget the days when starting a mower was a hassle; many of today’s gas-powered mowers feature the starting reliability of lithium-ion battery technology, so you can unleash the power of gas with the push of a button.

Q Save space in the garage. If storage is a challenge in your garage, look for a compact model with Briggs & Stratton’s Mow N’ Stow technology, which makes storage easy.

This patented design allows owners to fold the mower and store it upright without fuel or oil leaks, saving you up to 70% of the storage space in your garage or shed.

To our valued customers, As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the world around us is rapidly changing. While many things may be changing for you, our commitment remains the same as it has for the last 130 years-to continue our tradition of trust to our customers and remain fully operational and ready to assist you.

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Safety Measures When a disaster strikes, every consumer should know their bank is prepared, their deposits are safe, and they will have continued access to their funds. Farmers State Bank is required by law to have an extensive disaster recovery plan in place to protect customer accounts, and state and federal regulators routinely examine each bank on their preparation.

Service Continuity For the safety and well-being of our customers and employees, our lobbies are currently available by appointment only. Our drive thru services remain available during regular business hours at all locations.

We encourage all of our customers to utilize our Smart Deposit ATMs, as well as our Mobile and Online Banking tools, which are available to our customers for free, 24 hours a day. For tutorial videos on our services and additional COVID-19 updates, please visit: www.farmersstate.com/coronavirus-resources.

I fully appreciate the uncertainty, anxiety and questions some of you may have regarding your money, and I want to thank you in advance for putting your trust in Farmers State Bank. We look forward to getting through this together and serving you for years to come.

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