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Times NEWS Bluffs continues Yard of the Month. See page A2

Ag in the Classroom visits Bluffs. See page A2

SPORTS Lady Cougars handle Lady Wolves in two. See page A3

Cougars get in front of Kaufmann for the win. See page A7

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Winchester council approves Rural Cyclery liquor application; city worker raises By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Scott County Times At the Wednesday, April 7, Winchester city council meeting, the council approved a Class D liquor license for the Rural Cyclery at 121 S. Main St. “There was one class D license available,” Winchester Mayor Rex McIntire said. “The license allows for consumption on site or the sale of packaged beer and wine. It’s for beer and wine only.” The license fee is $400. According to McIntire, the business plans to be ready to open by June 1. Greg Hillis of Benton and Associates gave an update on the city’s pool construction project. City crews are working to remove the pool liner, so it can be replaced by Indiana’s Natare. The new liner is scheduled to be installed April 19. The city’s emergency water interconnect valve is complete and undergoing testing to make sure that pressure is adequate and to make sure there are not unsafe levels of bacteria present in the water. Once testing is complete, 90 percent of the project budget will be paid out. Winchester’s northwest sewer

McIntire eyes infrastructure goals for next term By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Scott County Times

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Winchester City Works Employee Jim Dobson removes the city’s pool liner on Monday, April 12. To save money during Winchester’s ongoing pool project, the city elected to remove the liner itself. A new liner is scheduled to be installed Monday, April 19. A grand reopening of the pool is planned for May 29.

grant application was denied by the state. The state had made $20 million in funding available, and it received nearly $40 million in applications.

The city may re-apply for the grant each of the next four years. (See, WINCHESTER, A2)

Morgan County to help vaccinate Scott County teens against COVID-19 By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Scott County Times The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is the only vaccine approved for use in 16 and seventeen year olds, but because of logistical concerns, the Scott County Health Department has entered a partnership with Morgan County to ensure young adults who want the vaccine are able to access it. Because of the ultra-cold storage requirements of the Pfizer vaccine, it is not feasible for the Scott County Health Department (SCHD) to keep the Pfizer vaccine on hand. In addition, the Illinois Department of Public Health is only willing to ship 100 doses of the Pfizer vaccine at a time. “The state has said we can get 100 or none,” SCHD RN Meghan VanDeVelde said. VanDeVelde said that SCHD has received inquiries from several 16 and 17 year olds or their parents regarding the availability of the vaccine. In response, VanDeVelde said SCHD reached out to Morgan County Department

of Public Health to discuss a partnership. “The administrator from Morgan County has been very helpful,” VanDeVelde said. “They’ve agreed to set aside ten doses or whatever we need.” The system to vaccinate 16 and 17 year olds will be put in place quickly, VanDeVelde said. “If not next week, the week after,” VanDeVelde said. “Before the end of the month.” One Winchester grade school student has recently tested positive for COVID19. The case was reportedly not contracted at school, and no additional students have tested positive. Winchester’s detailed contact tracing procedures have limited the number of fellow students who have needed to be put into quarantine as close contacts. “Only six close contacts are in quarantine,” VanDeVelde said. “It’s only whoever is in a desk close by. There’s nothing else at the grade school, and the high school is good.”

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The latest COVID-19 data released by the Scott County Health Department released Monday, April 12, shows seven active COVID cases in the county. There are 16 residents in quarantine, because they have been in close contact with someone with COVID.

VanDeVelde said that even after SCHD finishes vaccinating everyone currently on the waiting list, the department will keep vaccine on hand for residents who wish to make an appointment to get vaccinated. “We will continue to keep Moderna on hand,” VanDeVelde said. “We aren’t going to not have vaccine. We’ll have it on hand for the

foreseeable future.” COVID-19 testing remains available at the health department by appointment. VanDeVelde said residents routinely come in for a test when they feel they may have COVID-19 symptoms. “We usually do a few per day,” VanDeVelde said. “Last week, there was a day when we did 17 in one day.”

Last Tuesday, Rex McIntire was re-elected for another term as Winchester’s mayor after he defeated challenger Steve Hoots, 264 votes to 200. McIntire said he would like to focus on several issues in his next term, which begins in May. “Going forward, my number one priority is to see about getting the square completed,” McIntire said. “There’s a little concrete that needs to be done in front of United Community Bank.” McIntire also said repaving the streets around the square would be a priority. “I’d like to get an estimate of what it would take to repave around the square,” McIntire said. (See, INFRASTRUCTURE, A2)

Johnson & Johnson vaccine use put on hold By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Scott County Times The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have called for a pause in the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine until further notice. Per the federal health authorities, people who have received the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine who develop severe headache, abdominal pain, leg pain or shortness of breath within three weeks after vaccination should contact their health care provider. Patients with other clinical questions should contact their health care provider. Although recorded reactions were rare, the CDC and FDA issued this recommendation out of an abundance of caution. Scott County residents that were scheduled for vaccination on Friday, April 16, will be contacted and asked if they would like the Moderna vaccine instead. “We don’t want anyone to miss an appointment opportunity, so we will still have our clinic this Friday, the 16th, but it will be for the Moderna vaccine and not the Johnson & Johnson,” Scott County Health Department (SCHD) RN Meghan VanDeVelde said Tuesday. (See, VACCINE, A2)

Bluffs board seats new members By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Scott County Times

ast Tuesday’s consolidated elections placed Roger Barnett and Matt Bangert on the Bluffs school board. Their first meeting as new board members was Monday, April 12. At the meeting, the board held elections to reorganize and name officers. The board elected to keep the same officers from the last term. Gary Westermeyer will remain as board president, DeWayne Hart as vice-president and Terry Kunkel as secretary. Board members were also selected to sit on committees at Monday’s meeting. Gary Westermeyer and Matt Smith serve on the collective bargaining committee. Gary Westermeyer and April Coats serve on the human resources committee. DeWayne Hart and April Coats serve on the building committee. Roger Barnett and Matt Bangert serve on the athletic committee. Terry Kunkel and April Coats serve on the handbook policy committee. DeWayne Hart, Matt Smith and Terry Kunkel serve on the foundation committee. Finally, Matt Bangert and Roger Barnett

serve on the Four Rivers special education committee. Superintendent Kevin Blankenship discussed the joint feasibility report meeting to be held at Winchester Thursday, April 15. Blankenship stated that the motivation behind having one meeting for both communities was transparency, and he encouraged board members to approach the meeting and report objectively and with an open mind. “During this process, we’re going to hear things from every direction,” Blankenship said. “Thursday’s meeting is about everyone getting the same information at the same time.” Blankenship went on to say that the feasibility study process may or may not ultimately lead to consolidation of Winchester and Bluffs and stressed that consolidation was still just a concept that was being explored. “If this process is a mile run, this meeting is the starter’s pistol,” Blankenship said. “Once they see the report, then the boards can each decide how to proceed, if they do at all.” Superintendent Blankenship urged active participation from all board members and interested community members at the joint feasibility meeting Thursday, April 15, at Winchester. “I think this meeting will be a good thing, and I encourage

all board members to be there,” Blankenship said. “We encourage everyone to attend – parents, business owners, property owners and any other stakeholders.” In other business, the board voted to change language in the district’s wellness policy to allow more flexibility related to teacher-planned class parties and nutritional education. There were no committee reports at the board meeting, but Blankenship reminded board members that the district had adopted a new drug policy last year for students involved in athletics and some extracurricular activities. Blankenship said that the policy had not been enforced this year because of COVID-19, however the new drug policy would be rolled out during the summer. DeWayne Hart asked about progress that seniors were making on satisfying their community service requirements toward graduation. A minimum of 10 service hours are required for seniors to graduate. Hart stressed that it was important that the district remain strict on enforcing the requirement, even though the pandemic has altered the school year and limited service opportunities. Principal Joe Kuhlmann reported that only five of 14 seniors have satisfied the service requirement. He was work-

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Newly elected Bluffs school board members Roger Barnett and Matt Bangert pause before heading into closed session at the end of the Monday, April 12, school board meeting. The two were elected last Tuesday, along with incumbents Terry Kunkel and Gary Westermeyer.

ing with students to arrange satisfactory service opportunities before the end of the school year. Blankenship reported that three teachers from Bluffs had qualified for a competitive professional development opportunity through the Tracy Family Foundation. The opportunity is designed to equip the faculty members with school leadership skills and is a two-year commitment. Blankenship also told board members to anticipate fees

being administered by IHSA and IESA to help the organizations make up money not received because of canceled athletics seasons. The first year, IHSA would collect $500, and IESA was also raising fees. In addition, Blankenship cautioned that additional legislation could emerge on the state level that would affect school regulations and could come with unfunded mandates that would fall on the districts to deal with. (See, MEMBERS, A2)

Wednesday, April 14, 2021

NEWS

Winchester, Illinois

Bluffs continues Yard of the Month Winchester

By BETH ZUMWALT Scott County Times Bluffs is continuing to honor residents who keep their homes and lawns in attractive condition with their Yard of the Month award. The first winner of 2021 is the home of Richard and Mary Willis. The winner was announced at the April 7 monthly board meeting held in the Senior Citizen’s Building. The board also discussed the Zip Code Day for Bluffs will be June 26.

The Cubby Hole will take orders for T-shirts and a group photo will be taken in front of the post office, time to be announced. Although the villagewide cleanup date has not been announced, the board did vote to hire Trash Queen for $2,000. Sealed bids were opened to find the highest bid for the 2007 Chevy truck. Of the 12 total bids, the winning bid was $4,300 from Danny Smith of Roodhouse.

Three businesses have agreed to provide food for the farmer’s market. They will be compensated $300 each. Plackes will provide hot dogs, Pokes will be serving hamburgers and Bluejay Junction will offer pizza hunks. Robert Samson will provide entertainment during the month of June. In a third summer celebration, fireworks have been obtained for the Sesquicentennial, and there will be a trailer at city hall the first week of August for board members to decorate.

Ag in the Classroom visits Bluffs Erin Wahl’s third-grade class at Bluffs School took part in learning about soil all month long with activities provided by Ag in the Classroom. They had fun learning about the dif-

ferent layers of soil with playdough. They read “Tops and Bottoms” and did an activity showing which vegetables are grown in the ground and above the ground.

The students’ favorite activities were planting flowers inside of eggshells and making Soil Sam, a little man made out of soil whose “hair” (grass) is already growing.

(Continued from A1) Police Chief Caleb Handy reported that Officer Watson had cited a resident for not properly impounding a dog. The city is exploring updating dog-related ordinances to better control animals. “My main concern is safety,” McIntire said. “The last thing we want is a child or an elderly person hurt or killed by dogs.” The public works department replaced a dissolved oxygen meter for $1,861 and replaced a valve body at the softener plant for $1,136. Dan Powell was awarded a bid of $800 to remove a tree at the swimming pool. The council voted to hire Jeremy Bruene and Jeff McIntire on a full-time temporary basis up to 1,000 hours. Extra help is needed by the city because of medical leave to be taken by Jim Dobson and Leland Evans. The council appointed Gina Glossop, Alice Ballard and Merrilyn Fedder to the library board for three years. Fedder will serve as board chair. Mike Mathews was granted a tax rebate on a house to be built in Valley Tree Estates. Two years of property taxes will be rebated, once a house is constructed. The city is currently developing a maternity/paternity leave policy. Funding in the amount of

$2,700 was approved for the purchase of two new computers for public works employees and one new computer for the mayor’s office. Benton and Associates were approved to design a new four-inch water main on Hardin street between Main and High streets after a large amount of grit and residue had been reported by residents. The project will be paid for by money collected through the city’s infrastructure fee. Jeff Pittman was approved to serve as the project manager for the work to be done at city hall. Pittman will earn $400 per month, not to exceed $2,000 for the duration of the project. Pittman reported that the windows to be installed at city hall were due to be delivered this week and would be installed as soon as weather allowed. The city is also looking to remedy a mild roof leak at the building and replace lights with high efficiency LED alternatives. Finally, the council approved raises for all city employees. “We approved raises across the board for personnel,” McIntire said. “We were happy to be able to do that after we weren’t able to last year.” The raises, according to McIntire, amount to about four percent on average.

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Avery Sandman, a third grader at Bluffs Elementary, shows off her Soil Sam that she made during a recent Ag in the Classroom session.

Courtney Scott works gently to get the flower seeds inside the egg shells during a planting session in Erin Wahl’s third-grade class.

(Continued from A1) Besides the beautification of Winchester’s town center, McIntire said that ensuring the sustainability of the Winchester water system would also be a priority. “I’m looking into a water tower for the northwest side of town,” McIntire said. “We need to increase capacity and water pressure.” Another initiative McIntire supports is developing the old Coultas Farm property, to help make Winchester more livable and attractive. “We are looking at getting a grant to develop that property for a number of recreational purposes,” McIntire said. McIntire said the property would be well suited for organized sports and for walking paths and green space. “I’d like to build a ball diamond that could be used

by the little league, but that would be big enough for adult softball leagues,” McIntire said. “I’d also like to see picnic shelters, a basketball court and walking paths.” Development of recreational areas in Winchester, McIntire said, is important to the economic development of the community. “I’d like to do something to improve quality of life and attract younger people to town,” McIntire said. McIntire said that the walkability of Winchester was important as well. “There are sidewalk projects throughout the city,” McIntire said. “There are some that need replaced, and some areas don’t have sidewalks and they should have.” In addition, Winchester’s aging water and sewer infrastructure will also need maintenance and upgrades.

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Lenny Sturtevant gets his seeds in order before placing them in his egg shell. The project was part of an Ag in the Classroom session.

Mays Alexander is very proud of his new buddy, Soil Sam. Eventually, the seeds on Sam’s head will sprout and he will have a full head of “hair.”

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(Continued from A1) One specific question that legislators were grappling with was whether or not to allow retired teachers to continue working as full-time employees. Retirees, Blankenship said, may at some point be limited to only working 120 days out of the school year. Principal Kuhlmann reported that PE classes had raised over $1,000 for the “jump rope for heart” program. Kuhlmann also reported that eighth graders had recently experienced University of Illinois Extension’s “real world” program, which exposes students to the real-world costs of everyday items needed to survive as an adult. This Thursday, Kuhlmann added, students were participating in a career fair to explore careers and to interact with local employers. In addition, the school is holding a National Honor Society induction ceremony April 26. The FFA awards banquet will be held April 28, with no food this year. Winchester parents have extended

an invitation to Bluffs students to attend a prom ceremony. The prom event is not a school-sponsored event, and is being led by parents. Blankenship provided an update on federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds that have been made available to the school in the wake of the COVID19 pandemic. Originally, Blankenship said, the district received $63,000 in ESSER (ESSER I) funding through the CARES Act. These funds have all been spent on cleaning supplies, audio/ visual supplies and computers to allow for distance learning and teaching. The application for the second round of ESSER funding (ESSER II) must be submitted by June and must be spent by 2023. The district is slated to receive $264,000 in ESSER II funding. According to Blankenship ESSER II may be spent on COVID-19 related costs incurred by the district and efforts to make up COVID-19 learning losses.

Examples of allowable expenses offered by Blankenship included improved HVAC systems in district buildings, ultraviolet room cleaners, improved curriculum materials and summer school costs. ESSER III funding received by the district is anticipated to equal or surpass the amount received in ESSER II. During closed session at the end of the board meeting, board members approved the teacher contract. In the deal with the teachers, the district will pay a 75-percent premium toward a single insurance plan. The current plan is 50 percent. In addition, the salary schedule has been restructured and includes an overall five percent increase. Most of this increase is driven by the statemandated $40,000 minimum salary. The new deal also added sick days for staff with more seniority. Finally, the board accepted the resignations of student council sponsor Mercey Bishop and high school math teacher Lynelle Smith, and the district hired PE teacher Hunter Fitzgerald.

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(Continued from A1) According to VanDeVelde, federal authorities are investigating the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to further test its safety. “They are expecting several days of this ‘pause’ and hoping that is all it is,” VanDeVelded said. “So far, six people out of almost 7 million have experienced a rare form of a blood clot. This has been noted in women ages 18-48, with their symptoms having onset six-13 days following this vaccine. It was stated that this is a rare response that could be caused by the ‘viral vector,’ which is what the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is vs. Moderna and Pfizer are MRNA vaccines. Basically, this rare occurrence with folks that got the J&J vaccine, which is a viral vector, their body created an immune response following the administration of the vaccine. This immune response then stimulates the body, in these people, to trigger their coagulation system which has caused this rare blood clotting issue.” According to VanDeVelde, the pause in using the Johnson & Johnson vaccine was put in place in part to monitor those who have received the vaccine. “They are stating that the pause in the administration Phone: (217) 742-3313 Fax: (630) 206-0320

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of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is to ensure that health care providers are able to recognize this issue in patients and are able to treat it appropriately, since this particular issue is not treated like normal blood clotting instances,” VanDeVelde said. “This ‘pause’ also allows time for the public to be educated and the CDC/FDA to investigate further to determine definitively the safety to continue this vaccine administration. This ‘pause’ is a recommendation, not a mandate at this time, out of caution for all involved. We will be following this recommendation until we have further information and details on this issue. VanDeVelde said that SCHD is going to hang on to its doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine for use in the event that the vaccine is ultimately shown to be safe. “We will still have our Johnson & Johnson properly stored at the health department throughout this time,” VanDeVelde said. “So, if after all of this is fully investigated and further recommendations have been pushed out and it is deemed safe to resume vaccination, we will have our small amount of doses available for those who wish to receive it.” Mail: P.O. Box 64 Winchester, IL 62694 sion of acceptance. Letters may be edited for clarity, brevity and fairness. Opinions expressed in columns are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views of this newspaper.

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021

WINCHESTER BY IRENE TREECE 217-371-1386

Hello Scott County, Where did the weather we had on Easter Sunday go? Usually, as soon as Easter is over we start having warm weather. We should have known, nothing is normal this year. It is hard to listen to the news these days. Every week someone decided to shoot or stab someone for some stupid reason. Grandparents, grandchildren, babies — age does not matter. What does it prove? It proves the people doing the shooting have no feelings, just empty shells with no brain or heart, or they are just plain evil

With all the rain we have had so far, there should be lots of mushrooms this year, but, if it goes like everything else has so far, there will not be any. It is amazing what one can find at the Dollar Tree store. I enjoy just browsing there to see what is new. I have seen things there I have never seen in a grocery store. I see a lot of things there that work for one or two people in place of having to cook enough for a family of six and eat leftovers for the next three days. How come stores don`t have mannequins that

look like old people? The worst mannequins are the ones with blank heads. There are no eyes for glasses, no ears for hearing aids, no nose for an oxygen hose, and no mouth to complain that there are no mannequins that look like old people. Last Week’s Trivia - - Patrick Henry Next Week’s Trivia - - Who is considered to be the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?

China now wants probe of our top bio lab

By BILL HOAGLAND The World Health Organization (WHO) recently concluded its probe of possible origins of the COVID-19 virus in China. While it considered four possible origins, they officially determined that a lab leak from the Wuhan BSL 4 laboratory was “very unlikely” and there is no need to consider that issue any further. Are you seriously surprised by that conclusion? Of course they were going to reach that conclusion. China denied investigators any access to the Wuhan lab for over a year, and when they finally did so, the investigators were still not given unlimited access to the information and witnesses that they felt were pertinent. China was even permitted to control who was allowed on the WHO investigative team and they specifically would not allow the person originally designated by the US to be included on the team. That tells you a lot. According to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, China is now demanding that WHO conduct an investigation at the US military biowarfare lab at Fort Detrick in Maryland to determine if the virus was created there. Allowing WHO to inspect this facility or any other bio lab in the US for that matter would be a horrible mistake. But let’s back up for a minute and get a better understanding of what a “BSL 4 bio lab” is. There are hundreds of research laboratories worldwide investigating harmful infectious disease, including more than ten here in the US.

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Lady Cougars handle Lady Wolves in two By KENT COULTAS Scott County Times Madi DeJaynes had 15 digs as West Central rallied to beat Pleasant Hill 25-22, 25-23 in volleyball Apr. 6 at Winchester. Pleasant Hill led 23-22 in the second game, and Lily Little tied the score with a kill. Little had a tip to give the Cougars the lead, and Sydney Elliott had a service ace for match point. Anna Sellars and Emma Slagle each had a kill, giving West Central an early lead in the first game. Sellars had a kill as the Cougars extended the lead to 13-8. They led 19-14 after Pleasant Hill committed a hitting error. Pleasant Hill got within one point on three different occasions, including 23-22 late in the game. Elliott had a kill as the Cougars won the first game.

The Cougars (6-1) fell behind by as many as five points, 11-6, in the second game. West Central rallied to take a 14-13 lead, but Pleasant Hill recovered to take a 21-18 lead. Sellars and Slagle each had a kill, and West Central tied the game on an overpass by Pleasant Hill. Dejaynes had eight service points and four service aces. Calista Fox had three service points, 12 assists, three kills and one dig. Elliott had seven service points, including two aces, three digs and two kills. Little had three service points, five kills, one block and one dig. Slagle had one service point, five kills, one block and one dig. Sellars had two service points, five kills and one block. Ashley Gregory had two digs and one assist. Summer Davie had one service point and one kill. Karsyn Wardlow had four digs, and Morgan Kunz had one.

Seventh grade stays undefeated But there are only a relatively few laboratories that are Bio Safety Level 4, (BSL 4) which is the highest category of bio labs in the world. These are the research laboratories best equipped and authorized to handle and study pathogens that are not only contagious but pathogens that are almost always fatal and for which there are no known cures, such as the Ebola, Nipah and CrimeanCongo hemorrhagic viruses. The Wuhan lab was the first BSL 4 lab in China. There are several BSL 4 labs in the US but the one at Fort Detrich, which China wants WHO to investigate, is the US Army Medical Research Institute on Infectious Diseases, where our researchers study the most serious infectious diseases so as to protect us from bioterrorism attacks from our enemies. It is our most critical bio lab. Allowing WHO to inspect this facility could seriously compromise our secret bioterrorism research. The US response to this presumably will be to deny that request; that denial will then probably become the basis for a propaganda campaign by China that because we are denying access, we therefore have something to hide with respect to the origins of

COVID-19. We really don’t have anything to hide regarding the origins of COVID-19, but here is the nasty part of this anticipated propaganda campaign: the CDC ordered a partial shut down of the BSL 4 facility at Fort Detrich from July 2019 until March 27, 2020 because of “lapses in biosafety standards.” For more detail on this embarrassing closure, see the article by Patricia Kime on April 1, 2020, at www.military.com. But the partial closure at Fort Detrich is apparently just the tip of the iceberg. According to USA Today in its May 28, 2015 edition, there have been “hundreds of serious accidents” at our various bio safety labs here in the US that the public and the world in general do not know about – yet. You can probably see where this is headed, and it ain’t good. ––––––––––––––––––– 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 KENT COULTAS Scott County Times West Central beat Greenfield 33-14 in seventh grade girls’ basketball April 8 at Greenfield.

Sophie Grubb scored five points, and Hallee Lawson scored three for the winners (8-0). Myah Little scored two points. Vickie McGee scored 10 points, and West Central won

the eighth-grade game 33-22. Kylie Clayton scored seven points for the Cougars (8-0). Breeana Gregory and Brylee Lawson each scored six points. Heavyn Beams scored four points.

Illinois Livestock Leadership Institute accepting applications Formerly known as the Illinois Pork Leadership Institute, the Illinois Livestock Leadership Institute (ILLI) is now a combined effort from IPPA, the Illinois Beef Association (IBA) and Midwest Dairy (MWD). ILLI provides an opportunity for young men and women to become actively involved in the livestock industry and all of agriculture. This program is sponsored by the three previously mentioned organizations and is administered by their respective staff. ILLI is a four-day trip that focuses on leadership, citizenship and communication skills through hands-on experiences. It is hosted in a different location each year. Youth will learn about pork, beef and dairy production, research, consumer information and issues that affect the livestock industry today. ILLI participants must be 16-20 years old by the time of the trip. ILLI participants need not be pork/beef/dairy producers or from pork/beef/dairy producing families, but must exhibit a sincere interest in the

livestock industry and agriculture. A maximum of 27 students will be accepted. Registration is based first on age, then on the quality of response to the prompt listed on the registration form. Notifications will be made within one week of the application deadline. If chosen, there is a $150 registration fee to attend the trip, with all other trip expenses are covered by ILLI. Please contact jenny@ilpork.com or 217529-3100 with any questions. The 2021 trip will take place June 28 July 1 to Des Moines, Iowa. The application is due May 21. Please follow all instructions on the application. If the 2021 Illinois Livestock Leadership Institute is postponed or canceled due to COVID-19, staff will notify all attendees as soon as possible and registration fees will be refunded. Apply at the following website: https://www.illinoisbeef.com/ijba/programs-events/illinois-livestock-leadershipinstitute-application/?clearcache=1

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Outdoor Truths: Gary Miller

Spring motivates us with the life that sprouts up

Spring is made for the outdoors. It seems everything that inspires us has its beginnings outside. Whether you hunt, fish, hike, bike, run, play sports, garden or simply mow your grass, it feels empowering to engage in all of these under the clear skies and in the clean air of springtime. While fall will mesmerize us with its panoramas, spring will motivate us with its pursuits. It is the season of life and the preparation that comes with it. The birds will build their nests, the animals will give birth to their young and the trees and plants will unfold their blankets of green that perfectly match a sparkling blue sky. It is a painting that has been supernaturally brushed. A few mornings of late, I have been able to observe the wakening of the day. I have stood on a hill as the sun begins to rise, listening for the familiar sound of a gobbling turkey. His alarm might be the loudest, but it is not the only sound that comes from the surrounding woods. After a few days of listening, one

can almost predict the order in which each creature will make itself known. The smaller birds will be the first to sing their songs. The tom turkey, along with a distant rooster from a nearby farm will gobble and crow, respectively. And then a few minutes later the caw of the crow will officially open the door for a new day. And I am there to watch – and listen. Perhaps the greatest obstacle for obtaining answers is not in research, but in observation. It is not in being surrounded with much, but little. It is not in being overwhelmed with possibilities but in being overcome with simplicity. It is being reminded that we have been given two eyes, two ears and only one mouth – and while our eyes and ears are open during our most productive times, our mouth is closed except for an occasional moment when it is dropped open in awe from something our eyes and ears have just witnessed. I don’t understand everything about God. There are some deep and difficult questions that lin-

ger within the minds of every honest believer and even every honest skeptic. But I do know that deep within the heart of each of us, is a longing to find out if there is a God and what He is like. And every spring, I am reminded again as I stand with eyes and ears open, and mouth gaped in amazement, that He is a God of life and that, while I have no promise of the quality or quantity of my days on earth, I can clearly see through creation. One day there will be a new morning that will give way to a new life. ––––––––––––––––––– Q Gary has three books that are compilations of the articles he has written for nearly 15 years. He also speaks at game dinners and men’s groups for churches and associations. You can contact him at gary@outdoortruths.org.

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“Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world.” 1 John 2:15-16 NIV

here is power in saying no, insofar as it allows us to say yes to what is important in life. If you are one of the many people who have trouble saying no, you know intuitively how true this is. That is, we are often stuck doing things we did not want or need to do simply because we couldn’t say no. How often have you been pulled away from something that was important to do and aligned with your values by someone asking you to do something that didn’t need to be done, or worse, something frivolous. Parents, teachers, and managers all have to say no with some frequency during their lives and their occupations. A parent who cannot say no will raise unruly

children who are difficult to be around. It is good advice for parents and teachers to not let their children or students do things which are bothersome to them, lest they raise children who are bothersome to others. Perhaps the power of no is most relevant to our moral and spiritual lives. Leading a good life requires us to affirm our values, and this necessarily entails rejecting the things which are antithetical to them. Loving God and living a truly spiritual life requires us to say no to much of this world’s values. –Christopher Simon

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AQUARIUS Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, some details are still up in the air about a potential trip or adventure. But that doesn’t mean you can’t get excited about the prospects.

TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, find ways to entertain your family and yourself without breaking the bank. Recreational centers and parks are often free and have many possibilities.

LIBRA Sept 23/Oct 23 Financial uncertainty has you rethinking things this week, Libra. Just be sure you are not being pennywise but dollar foolish. Make cuts across the board.

PISCES Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, if you are being too critical of yourself, change your way of thinking. Others do not view you in the same manner.

GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, explore more creative pursuits in the days to come. You can find many great ideas and starter kits for arts and crafts projects at your local craft store.

SCORPIO Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, when another person confides in you, it is up to you to keep his or her secret, unless you believe doing so would be harmful to that person. Maintain your trustworthy reputation.

CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22 Don’t pressure yourself into taking on more than you can handle, Cancer. Even though you may feel up to the challenge, there’s no shame in accepting help.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, don’t rush ahead on a project, even if you think you are ready to move forward. Give it a few more days of careful consideration before diving right in.

LEO Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, this week you may find yourself looking inward, which is not necessarily the norm for you. Try connecting with others as it may do you some good.

CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, as tedious as research can be, it is ultimately necessary if you are planning a big move or a change in your financial situation. Seek professional advice, if necessary.

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Cougars get in front of Kaufmann for the win By KENT COULTAS Scott County Times Blocking was great with Andrew Kaufmann running for 285 yards and scoring five touchdowns as West Central beat Carrollton 46-26 in football April 9 at Winchester. Kaufmann had 27 rushing attempts in the game, and his yardage total was the third highest of any West Central individual ever. Cole Hurrelbrink rushed for 315 yards against Virginia in 2009, and Ryan Jefferson rushed for 289 yards against I.S.D. in 2009. West Central’s win was its first against Carrollton since 2011, when Austin Boehs caught a 59-yard pass from Corey Barnett on the game’s final play. The Cougars drove 63 yards in 10 plays and scored on their first possession. They converted on two fourth downs during the drive on runs by Lathan Barnett before Kaufmann scored on a 13-yard run with 7:17 remaining in the first quarter. Carrollton scored on a sixyard pass play on the fourth down. They added the conversion and led 8-6 after one quarter. West Central turned the ball over on its next possession. Carrollton was driving for another, but Parker intercepted a pass on the four-yard line. Kaufmann scored on a 94-yard run three plays later to give the Cougars a 12-8 with 10:28 remaining in the second quarter. Carrollton blocked a West Central punt later in the quarter and had a first down at the West Central 10-yard line. Carrollton scored on a five-

yard pass on fourth down to regain the lead at 14-12 with 5:21 remaining in the quarter. The Cougars needed just three plays to retake the lead. Tyson Brown rolled out and found Landon Barnett who scored on a 62-yard pass play. Kaufmann ran for the conversion, and West Central led 20-12. West Central forced Carrollton to punt on its ensuing possession and took over at its own 46-yard line with two minutes remaining in the first half. Kaufmann capped off an eight-play drive with a threeyard run with just 22 seconds remaining before halftime. The Cougars led 26-14 at halftime. After a scoreless third quarter, West Central outscored Carrollton 20-12 in the fourth quarter. The Cougars took possession at their own 29-yard line late in the third quarter. Kaufmann started the drive with a 14-yard run, and Carrollton was called for personal foul and unsportsmanlike penalties. Lathan Barnett had a 12-yard run, but West Central faced a fourth down and six at the 11-yard line. Brown kept the ball on a quarterback keeper and scored on an 11-yard run to extend the lead to 32-14. Carrollton scored with 6:36 remaining in the game to cut the margin to 32-20. Noah Smith recovered an onside kick, and the Cougars needed just four plays to score. Kaufmann had a 21-yard run, and Lathan Barnett had a 19-yard run before Kaufmann scored on a one-yard run. Brown completed a pass to Tanner Whewell, and West

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Central led 40-20 with 6:04 remaining in the game. Carrollton scored on a 30-yard pass play with 4:43 remaining. Smith again recovered an onside kick on the West Central 49-yard line. Kaufmann and Lathan Barnett each had 11-yard runs, and Kaufmann scored on an 18-yard with 1:30 remaining for the game’s final score. Carrollton rushed for just 29 yards on 16 attempts but had 246 yards passing. Gus Coonrod completed 27 of 47 pass attempts. Kyle Leonard caught 11 passes for 153 yards. The Cougars rushed for 470 yards on 57 attempts and had 71 yards passing. They also had 25 first downs. Lathan Barnett rushed for 150 yards on 25 attempts. Brown rushed for 29 yards on three attempts, and Smith rushed for six yards on two attempts. Brown completed three of four passes for 71 yards. Landon Barnett caught one pass for 62 yards. Kaufmann caught one pass for six yards, and Whewell caught one for three yards. West Central’s defense had seven tackles for loss in the game. Kaufmann and Jackson Ford each had two. Landon Barnett, Dylan Fox and Brayden Little each had one. Little and Eli Crew each had eight tackles and intercepted a pass. Lathan Barnett had six tackles. Hoots intercepted two passes, and Josh Bailey recovered a fumble. West Central (3-1) plays at Pleasant Hill (0-2) Friday at 7 p.m. Greenfield-Northwestern beat Pleasant Hill, 52-6, last week.

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Andrew Kaufmann, #42, got great blocking from his line Friday night in the game versus Carrollton. The 6’4, 230 lbs. senior had 285 yards in the game, making him the thirdhighest rushing player in a game, behind Cole Hurrelbrink and Ryan Jefferson in 2009.

Lady Cougars win in two at Bluffs By KENT COULTAS Scott County Times Sydney Elliott had six service points and seven kills to lead West Central to a 25-20, 25-15 win over Triopia April 7 at Bluffs. Elliott had two kills, and Emma Slagle had one as the Cougars jumped out to a 6-0 lead in the second game. West Central led 7-2 before Anna Sellars had four service points to extend the lead to 11-2. Triopia only got as close as six points, 16-10, in the game. Elliott had a kill that gave West Central a 23-13 lead. The Cougars led 24-15, and Triopia hit the ball long on match point. West Central led just 16-15 in the first game and scored four straight points. Lily Little had a block, and

Elliott had two service aces to give the Cougars a 20-15 lead. Madi DeJaynes had a kill to end the game. Elliott had five service aces, five digs and one block for the winners. Sellars had seven service points, including one ace, four kills and one block. Calista Fox had six service points, 15 assists and eight digs. DeJaynes had four service points, four digs and one kill. Ashley Gregory had four service points, one assist and one dig. Little had six kills, three blocks and one dig. Emma Slagle had two kills, one block and one dig. Summer Davis had one kill and two blocks. Karsyn Wardlow had seven digs, and Morgan Kunz had three. Routt beat West Central 25-18, 25-10 April 8 in

Lady Cougars down Western By KENT COULTAS Scott County Times Calista Fox had 22 service points, and West Central beat Western 25-13, 25-20 in volleyball April 4 at Bluffs. Western led 14-13 in the second game. The Cougars tied the game when a Western serve went out of bounds and took a 15-14 lead when Fox had a service ace. The Cougars extended the lead on two Western hitting errors and a block on a free ball by Morgan Hoots. Sydney Elliott and Emma Slagle each had kills, and West Central led 20-14. Fox had two service aces, and Hoots had two blocks as the Cougars jumped out to a 7-0 lead in the first game. West Central led just 17-13, and scored eight straight points as Western committed three hitting errors and Fox had two service aces. Fox had four service aces, seven digs and seven assists. Elliott had five service

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Cougar Lathan Barnett had a fine game versus Carrollton. The junior had 150 yards in 25 attempts in the game. Barnett also had a good game defensively with a solo tackle.

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2021 Ram 1500 Crew Cab New

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4x4

#76952 MSRP $60,680

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$57,930

#76948 MSRP $43,320

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2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo New

2021 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Plus New

$2500 Rebate

2021 Jeep Wrangler Sport New Hardtop

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$41,520

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2020 Dodge Journey SE Black Top New

2020 Chrysler Voyager L

2020 Chrysler Voyager LX New

New

#76855 MSRP $27,705

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$27,010

#76912 MSRP $41,520

$23,955

#76759 MSRP $29,420

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$27,670

#76870 MSRP $31,290

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$29,540

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JACKSONVILLECHRYSLERDODGE.NET JACKSONVILLE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM 1600 W. Morton, Jacksonville, Illinois

217-243-3371

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800-851-6039

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Monte Keltner

Justin Degroot

Corbin Tullis

Tom Pranger

Greg Kelly

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