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Scott County students learn the dangers of distracted and impaired driving By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Scott County Times The Winchester Police, Scott County Sheriff, fire and EMS recreated an automobile crash experience for Winchester and Bluffs high school students at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 5, at Winchester High School. ThinkFirst, SIU School of Medicine’s injury prevention program, assisted in planning and presenting the event. The reenactment focused on exposing Scott County students to what can happen when young people drive or ride with distracted or impaired drivers. As part of the event, emergency personnel normally summoned after a car crash simulated their tasks and were followed by guest speakers. “The purpose of the crash reenactment program is to show the real-life consequences of risk-taking behaviors,” ThinkFirst Director Megan Eairheart said. “It illustrates what can follow from a single bad decision. We want students to be informed and make intelligent decisions, particularly behind the wheel of a car.” According to Eairheart, each year 1.4 million traumatic brain injuries and 12,000 to 20,000 new spinal cord injuries occur in the United States, and onethird of these injuries happen to people between the ages of 15 and 24. “The tragedy is most of these injuries are preventable,” Eairheart said. Bluffs Principal Joe Kuhlmann stated that he felt the mock crash was important for Scott County students to see. “It was a very impactful thing for our students to see,” Kuhlmann said. According to Kuhlmann, the pre-

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Bluffs and Winchester high school students viewed a recreation of an automobile accident at Winchester High School Wednesday, May 5. The presentation was designed to discourage distracted and impaired driving on the part of Scott County students. Students heard from crash survivors, first responders and law enforcement personnel about the potential impacts distracted and impaired driving can have on their lives. Personnel from the Winchester Fire Department and EMS, Winchester Police Department, Scott County Coroner, Illinois State Police and the state’s attorney’s office participated in the program.

sentation represented an opportunity for students to reflect on the potential consequences of their actions. “It’s always good for them to see the impact their decisions can have,” Kuhlmann said. Those involved in planning and implementing the crash reenactment included Winchester Fire Department and EMS, Winchester Police Department, Scott County Coroner, Illinois State Police, Marshall Chevrolet

in Winchester, Winchester and Bluffs High School faculty, administration and students, Audio Techni Services in Springfield, Air Evac in Jacksonville, SIU School of Medicine ThinkFirst program and Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police. Guest speakers included Danny Hicks-ThinkFirst victim speaker, Illinois State Police Officer Tanner Faye-District 20 and Sheriff Tom Eddinger-Scott County Coroner.

The SIU School of Medicine ThinkFirst program is a chapter of the ThinkFirst National Injury Prevention Foundation and presents events as a public service at no cost to the school. It is funded by a grant provided by the Illinois Department of Transportation. Those interested in the program are invited to contact Megan Eairheart at SIU School of Medicine, P.O. Box 19604, Springfield, IL 62794-9604, 217-545-9112.

Fox and Hartley advance to Winchester state bass fishing tournament swears in elected By KENT COULTAS Scott County Times West Central’s Dylan Fox and Peyton Hartley advanced to the IHSA State Bass Fishing Tournament after finishing second at the Jacksonville

Sectional. Pittsfield won the IHSA sectional May 6 at Lake Jacksonville. Pittsfield’s weight was 12 lbs. and 5 oz. North Greene finished third with 10 lbs. and 1oz. Fox and Hartley’s total was

11 lbs. and 6 oz. West Central’s second boat finished ninth with a total of 7 lbs. and 6 oz. The top three teams advance to the state tournament to be held at Lake Carlyle, May 21-22.

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West Central’s Dylan Fox (left) and Peyton Hartley (right) advanced to the IHSA State Bass Fishing Tournament after finishing second at the Jacksonville Sectional. Fox and Hartley are shown with coach Scott McCleery following the Jacksonville Sectional.

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By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Scott County Times At the Wednesday, May 5, Winchester city council meeting, all of the officials elected to office in the April 6 consolidated election were sworn in by outgoing clerk Brenda Robinson – including Mayor Rex McIntire, Treasurer Wanda Cody, City Clerk Teri Little and alderpersons Ron Bell, Lawrence Coultas and Sandy Long. Following the oaths, McIntire thanked Robinson for her 12 years of service to the city, and she received a round of applause from those in attendance. Jill Cox, chair of the pool committee, gave an update on the preparation of the pool for the swimming season. Cox reported that the city anticipates initial guidance from the state to allow 50 percent capacity at the pool. In addition, staff at the pool have been hired, including a manager, assistant manager and lifeguards. City Engineer Greg Hillis stated that work at the pool should be completed by the end of the current week, and that the weather looks good for the work to be completed on time. Hillis also said that all work was complete on the emergency water connection valve. The remaining $3,600 retainer was approved to be paid out to the contractor after all pressure and bacterial testing was completed satisfactorily. The purchase of new tires for a city owned backhoe were approved. A lengthy discussion of remote radio meter readers took place at the meeting, and the council appears poised to move forward with purchasing new meters, which would cost the city roughly $300,000. Two employees were approved for USDI gas training at a cost of $250 and $100 respectively. The council approved granting $5,000 from the city’s TIF funds to the owners of the Rural Cyclery, to assist with their extensive renovation efforts on the façade and interior of their building. The city is considering the purchase of a new police vehicle and is exploring the possibility of purchasing a four-wheel drive SUV or truck. A truck owned by the city’s fire department was sold by closed bid to Alvin Foster for $3,059.99. A zoning hearing was scheduled to consider rezoning a parcel of land behind the city’s EMS building, on which Molly Taylor wishes to open a medical clinic. Currently the parcel is zoned industrial and would need to be rezoned. Alderman Lawrence Coultas reported that 10 $1,000 business relief grants were granted to COVID-affected businesses located within the city’s TIF district. Following closed session, Austin Young and Hunter Drake were hired as summer help at $11 per hour.

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FDA approves Pfizer vaccine for emergency use in adolescents

Bluffs schedules meeting for community input on possibility of consolidation By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Scott County Times After a lengthy discussion about the Winchester/Bluffs feasibility study at the Monday, May 10, Bluffs school board meeting, the board decided to hold a meeting to gather community input on the issue of consolidation with Winchester. The meeting will be held Thursday, June 10, from 7 to 9 p.m. Board member April Coats indicated that she was disappointed with the level of attendance and public participation at the joint feasibility study presentation held April 15 in Winchester. Coats said it was important to gather more information from district residents before forming a “committee of 10,” which would be the next step in any consolidation process. “I was genuinely disappointed more people didn’t show up,” Coats said. “I would like to see more of the community’s viewpoint before going forward with the committee of 10.” Board Chair Gary Westermeyer echoed Coats’s disappointment. “I, too, was disappointed by the turnout,” Westermeyer said. “Forming the committee of 10 is going down a path. We represent the voters of this district.” All stakeholders in the school district are encouraged to attend the meeting on June 10 to learn more about the feasibility study and to voice their feelings. In Superintendent Blankenship’s admin-

istrative report, he again cautioned board members that legislation may be approved in Springfield that would affect the district. “Pay attention to the legislation,” Blankenship said. “Expect to get some huge bill over Memorial Day weekend. It’s one of those things we deal with every year.” The board approved the 2021-2022 return to school plan. According to the plan, students would return to school in the fall with no seating capacity and on the regular school-day schedule. Masks, however, would still be required. According to IHSA guidance, fall sports would be played as normally scheduled. The board approved a tentative amended budget for the current fiscal year, which accounts for approximately $150,000 in additional revenue from the federal government, as well as deficits in the tort fund and operations and maintenance fund. A budget hearing will be held prior to the June 14 school board meeting to hear any public comment on the tentative amended budget. Board members Roger Barnett and April Coats will hand out diplomas at the district’s high school graduation on May 28. Board members Matt Bangert and April Coats will hand out diplomas at the junior high graduation on May 27. Both graduations will be held indoors, with no seating restrictions. Masks will be required.

Spring things are happening in Bluffs By BETH ZUMWALT Scott County Times Planning for the events of spring and the upcoming summer are happening in Bluffs. The situations were discussed at the May 5 village board meeting. The Farmer’s Market will begin June 1, and the citywide yard sale will be May 22.

Summer happenings included the sesquicentennial and a grant from Walmart for $1,000 toward the event and citywide clean-up held Aug. 9, just before the sesquicentennial. The newly elected officers were sworn in: Linda Sapp as village president and Rita Brockway, Chuck Pine, Aaron Sharrow as trustees. Vice-

president is Tim Welch and secretary is Rita Brockway. A motion was made and passed to renew the liquor licenses of Pokers and BlueJay Junction. A new stove has been purchased for the senior citizen building. The Prairie Council on Aging will reimburse the village for the purchase.

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Scott County Times On Monday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expanded the emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer COVID19 vaccine for the prevention of coronavirus in adolescents 12 through 15 years of age. The FDA had previously amended the EUA for administration of the Pfizer vaccine in individuals 16 years of age and older. While the FDA has expanded the EUA to include youth as young as 12, Scott County Health Department (SCHD) personnel say that drug is not yet cleared to be used until the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) makes a formal ruling on using the vaccine in adolescents. “So, from the update we were sent yesterday evening from IDPH, the FDA had approved Pfizer’s vaccine to be used in the age group of 12-15,” SCHD RN Megan VanDeVelde said Tuesday. “However, that doesn’t give us the go-ahead just yet. A formal ACIP meeting is scheduled for this Wednesday on this topic. After that we will officially get the recommendations. So in the coming days we will learn definitively.” Although the CDC had not ruled at the time of printing, VanDeVelde indicated it was likely the vaccine would be approved for use in adolescents 12 through 15 years of age. In fact, VanDeVelde said that some Scott County parents had already contacted SCHD to put their chil-

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The latest Scott County COVID-19 data released by the Scott County Health Department on Monday shows only two active COVID cases in the county and five individuals in quarantine from close contact with a COVID-positive person. In addition, health department staff indicate they have vaccinated nearly all of the Scott County residents who have signed up to receive a shot.

dren on the waiting list to be vaccinated. “We anticipate this age group being able to receive the vaccine by Thursday or Friday of this week,” VanDeVelde said. “We have had some parents call and place their child on our list, which is great for us to be able to plan for how many doses we will need to ask for of Pfizer when the time comes.” VanDeVelde said that while SCHD does not have the capacity to store Pfizer vaccine, the department has access to the vaccine through a cooperative agreement with Morgan County. “Morgan County has been great to collaborate with so far, so we are hoping to work with them again to get the 12-15 age group vaccinated once that full authorization comes through and we can get more doses of Pfizer through them,” VanDeVelde

said. According to VanDeVelde, vaccination clinics for adults continue, but the department is nearing the end of its list of residents to be vaccinated. “We have a clinic set for this Thursday for around 40 second doses and around 15 new Moderna first doses,” VanDeVelde said. “After that is completed, we have one more small group left to get their second doses in a week or so and a few new folks who requested Johnson & Johnson. So we have pretty much been caught up with our list besides the new names added day-to-day.” VanDeVelde expressed relief at the low numbers of active COVID cases in the county and the small number of residents remaining to vaccinated. “Things are going well, and there seems to be light at the end of the tunnel after all,” VanDeVelde said.

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Masks may be coming off Antifa By BILL HOAGLAND Recent events have led to an increasing demand that we take a closer look at “Antifa,” the secretive organization that Joy Behar and other celebrities claim is nothing more than a “concept.” The person who most recently joined the demand that we “unmask” Antifa is Ted Wheeler, the embattled mayor of Portland, Ore. Last summer, Mayor Wheeler was out there with the rioters in Portland, many of whom are members of Antifa, essentially approving their attempts to burn down Portland under the guise of being peaceful protestors. Mayor Wheeler sobered up when he received a chilling video on April 29 from a purported member of Antifa, stating in substance that if he did not immediately resign, he would be killed. In the same video, the home address of Mayor Wheeler was provided just to make things even more interesting. The person making this video was, of course, masked. Of course. Maybe Mayor Wheeler was with the rioters last summer because his opponent in the mayoral election, Sarah Iannarone, claimed to be an Antifa member. Or maybe Mayor Wheeler assumed that if Biden won, the mob would go away after the election. But even though Biden won, Antifa members continued their assault on Portland. In fact, on the night of the election, Antifa rioters showed up at Mayor Wheeler’s residence, demanding that he resign despite the fact that he had just been re-elected. On New Year’s Eve, Antifa members rioted and burned several buildings, including a Boys and Girls Club facility—an organization that has absolutely nothing to do with any grievance Antifa members might have. Later in January, Mayor Wheeler was confronted on the street and punched in the face by

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an alleged Antifa supporter. Things have only become worse since then — so bad that, finally, on April 24, Mayor Wheeler demanded that Antifa be “unmasked” because they are nothing more than terrorists wrecking Portland just because they can get away with it. In a most unusual turnaround for Wheeler, he urged the public to get license numbers of the cars carrying these Antifa members to and from these ongoing riots and to otherwise help identify these rioters so that they can be prosecuted. So who is Antifa? You will find very little on the internet that would identify this as a group, tribe or whatever you want to call it. But it does exist as an organization, and its ultimate goal appears to be destruction of our current form of government. The only authoritative book I could find about Antifa is a book entitled “Unmasked”, written by Andy Ngo, an independent journalist, and published in 2021. If you are concerned about Antifa, you should read this book. Ngo presents facts based on his first-hand knowledge as to the persons who are hidden in those black bloc uniforms, setting fire to buildings and assaulting citizens on the street. He even identifies them by name. Charges were filed against some of those persons last fall, but most charges were promptly dismissed without prosecution, apparently with the approval of Mayor Wheeler. I don’t have the space here to elaborate on Ngo’s book other than to say that

some details were surprising even to me. I assumed that members of Antifa were just wealthy white kids with no real reason to be rioting. As pointed out by Ngo, many of these members are not necessarily from wealthy families, and many believe they have legitimate grievances (such as huge unpaid college debt, global warming and an inability to find a job). Another surprise was that many Antifa members are physically and mentally prepared for violent confrontations, and they are very capable of engaging in that violence; they are not all a bunch of wimpy kids who could not fight their way out of a wet paper bag. In fact, violence is the preferred means of achieving their goals, and many are Marxists, according to Ngo. Finally, whoever developed the playbook for Antifa tactics really thought this through because these tactics are effective for reasons that Ngo explains in his book. We need a better understanding of those tactics. Antifa should be unmasked. If their ultimate goal truly is the violent overthrow of our government, we need to confront this sooner rather than later. ––––––––––––––––––– 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.

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Herschel D. “Dean” Hester Herschel D. “Dean” Hester, 89, of Glasgow passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021, at his residence. He was born June 14, 1931, in Glasgow, the son of Archie and Iva May Young Hester. He married Reba L. Rider, July 15, 1952, in Pocahontas, AR. She preceded him in death, March 26, 2014. Surviving are six children, Debbie (Fred) Ryan of Sanger, TX, Phyllis Spradlin of Jacksonville, Diane (Robert) Seufert of Winchester, Bob (Julie) of Jacksonville, Ron (Julie) of Meredosia, Jamie (Candi) of White Hall and foster son, Bill White of Beardstown; ten grandchildren, Stephanie Stinebaker Crutcher, Jennifer Stinebaker Sweeney, Shawn McCabe, Alex Bigley, Kayla Winterbauer, Kiera Hester, Amber Havens, Jordan Hester, Nicholas Hester, and Taylor Hester; six step-grandchildren, Chris-

topher Ryan, Clint Ryan, Lindsey Basham, Logan Basham, Jolyon Waterfallen, and Sophia Maggert; great-grandchildren, Aaron, Ashleigh, Ashton, Calvin, Richard, Klaus, Rhett, Brynnley, Kaydence, Wyatt, Nora, Carter and Bailey; two great-greatgrandchildren, Wyatt and Indrid; two sisters, Dorothy Kyllo of Dutton, AL, and Roberta Ryder of Winchester. Four siblings preceded him in death, David, C.E. “Corky”, Charlene

Boyd, and Ellen (in infancy). Dean graduated from Winchester High School in 1951. He was an Army veteran; serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a member and an integral part of the Glasgow Baptist Church for many years. Dean served as both a deacon and trustee. He enjoyed following local high school sports, attending auctions and family gatherings. Dean was a proud father and grandfather. His happiest moments were those when he was surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held 12:00 p.m. Saturday, May 15, 2021, at the Daws Family Funeral Home in Winchester. A visitation will be held Saturday, 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Winchester EMS. Condolences may be left online at www.dawsfuneralhome.com

ALSEY BY PEGGY STURGEON CLEMONS, 742-3822 Hello from Alsey. I heard mushroom stories and not too good. I guess some people know where to look. I have one hummingbird. He’s been here about a week. Hope I have lots more. Remember our men and women in uniform and the leaders of our country in your prayers. Others on our prayer list include Brad Fundel, Connie Sturgeon, Elma Redmon, Donnie McGee, Edna Layne, Ray Steele, Dean Hester family, Chuck Roberts, Shane Jefferson and Lois Hart. Happy Birthday to Blake Clayton on May 13; Roger

Jefferson and Kinsley Lynn Fryman on May 14; Eva McClenning on May 15; Jordan Lindey on May 16; Lydell Holmes, Kelsey Manley, Doris Bland and Jason Renner on May 17; JC Fryman on May 18 and Dan Nicholson and Amy Jo Fearneybough on May 19. Happy Anniversary to Chris and Ashley Ingram on May 13; Kevin and Jennifer Alred on May 18 and Lance and Susan Steckel on May 18. Alsey Baptist Church will have movie night on the fourth Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. All are welcome.

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e tend to take breathing for granted until it becomes difficult or obstructed. The worst aspect of respiratory ailments is often the “air hunger” that is created by the ailment. The coronavirus epidemic has made clear that breathing should not be taken for granted and that we are all connected through our breathing. We breathe the same air that others do when we share a communal space, and we thereby share with them the microbes and viruses in our bodies. All animals breathe, even if some do it through their gills or their skin, and to live is to breathe. Most religions recognize this, perhaps by referring to “the breath of life,” or even by suggesting spiritual practices focused on breathing. When we are nervous or afraid, our breathing tends to quicken and become shallow and we are well-advised to slow it

down and breathe more deeply. Some gurus advise us to simply pay attention to our breathing, saying to ourselves “I’m breathing in” as we breathe in and saying “I’m breathing out” as we breathe out. These practices tend to be associated with Eastern religions such as Taoism and Buddhism, but even in Judaism and Christianity there are practices which involve breathing. One of them is to say a short prayer while breathing in and repeat it while breathing out. The “Jesus Prayer” is one such prayer. The author of “The Way of the Pilgrim” advises us to breathe in while praying “Lord Jesus Christ,” and while breathing out praying “have mercy on me.” – Christopher Simon

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Horoscopes ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 It could be that you are very aware of things going on around you this week, Aries. Unfortunately, many of them will be out of your control. Still, keep an open mind.

VIRGO Aug 24/Sept 22 Your organizational skills are about to increase productivity ten-fold this week, Virgo. Don’t be afraid to take big chances and even grab the helm on a large project.

AQUARIUS Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, if you are feeling a bit neglected and unloved this week, ask your partner for some support. He or she will take the cue and the spark will reignite.

TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Relax and settle down for a few days, Taurus. Take some time to enjoy the people around you and try to travel to some new locales along the way. A little vacation can be helpful.

LIBRA Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, write down new goals, as it seems your emotions have changed over the past several days. This way you can channel your ambitions accordingly.

PISCES Feb 19/Mar 20 Some conflicts within the family have you serving as peacemaker, Pisces. Negotiate with others to resolve their differences.

GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 Don’t be surprised if some relatively minor details cause a setback in the days ahead, Gemini. Some heightened focus might be in order. Try to zone in.

SCORPIO Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, this week you dare to go against the grain and make your voice hear. Embrace your self-confidence and don’t hesitate to take on a leadership role.

CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, if you need to confront someone this week, do so tactfully. Remember the adage about catching more flies with honey. You’ll find that tactic is handy.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21 Your presence will be remarkable this week, Sagittarius. You radiate confidence and energy for all to see, and the people around you could be counting on you for leadership.

LEO Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, this week could become a tad challenging as strong astrological energies are affecting people’s emotions. Maintain your composure at all costs.

CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20 It’s not possible to transform the people you know with a magic wand or a twinkle of your nose, Capricorn. Let others be who they are and appreciate their individuality.

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- King Henry III fled Paris after Henry of Guise triumphantly entered the city.

- A.J. Foyt won his first auto racing victory in Kansas City, MO.

- Charleston, South Carolina fell to British forces.

- West Germany and Israel exchanged letters establishing diplomatic relations.

- William Clayton invented the odometer. - Manitoba entered the Confederation as a Canadian province. - Tunisia, in North Africa became a French protectorate. - In the Battle of Batoche, French Canadians rebelled against the Canadian government. - Charles Sherrill of the Yale track team became the first runner to use the crouching start for a fast break in a foot race. - The airship Norge became the first vessel to fly over the North Pole. - In Britain, a general strike by trade unions ended. The strike began on May 3, 1926. - Britain’s King George VI was crowned at Westminster Abbey. - The Nazi conquest of France began with the German army crossing Muese River. - The Soviet Army launched its first major offensive of World War II and took Kharkov in the eastern Ukraine from the German army. - The Axis forces in North Africa surrendered during World War II. - The Soviet Union announced an end to the Berlin Blockade. - The American Bowling Congress abolished its white males-only membership restriction after 34 years.

- Ernie Banks, of the Chicago Cubs, hit his 500th home run. - U.S. merchant ship Mayaguez was seized by Cambodian forces in international waters. - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced that they would no longer exclusively name hurricanes after women. - South Africa unveiled a plan that would give voting rights to citizens of Asian and mixed-race descent, but not to blacks. - South African prisoner Nelson Mandela saw his wife for the first time in 22 years. - Russian President Boris Yeltsin dismissed Prime Minister Yevgeny Primakov and named Interior Minister Sergei Stepashin as his successor. - Former U.S. President Carter arrived in Cuba for a visit with Fidel Castro. It was the first time a U.S. head of state, in or out of office, had gone to the island since Castro’s 1959 revolution.

900D-NO TRESPASSING PIKE COUNTY NO TRESPASSING or hunting of any kind of properties owned by Nick and Margaret Voke, Old Pearl, IL. Violators will be prosecuted. 3.24.22 NO HUNTING or fishing on the Swanson Ransom farm located in Hardin & Martinsburg Townships. Violators will be prosecuted. 4.20.22

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By KENT COULTAS Scott County Times West Central held its football banquet May 4 at the Winchester American Legion. The Cougars finished the season 5-1 and 4-1 in the WIVC. They also finished No. 8 in the final Associated Press Class 1A poll. West Central coach Matt Coultas thanked his parents, Ron and Barb, and wife, Lori, for putting up with him during the football seasons. Coultas has been the head coach for West Central for two years and coached the junior high football teams for 20 years. Coultas also thanked the administration at both Bluffs and Winchester; Kent Coultas and Randy Barnett for keeping the statistics at games; Jamie Arnold and Jackson Dahman for filming the games;

Phil Pratt, Dick Coon, Chris Meyer and Shiloh Savage and everyone who served on the chain gang at home games; Mark Clayton and Thad Walker for doing the play-by-play; Denny Vortman, Dakota Chumley and Aaron Littig for streaming the games; Candy Miller, who was the cheer coach, and the cheerleaders and the parents. Coultas also recognized those who were members of the Cougar Club this year: Ron and Barb Coultas, Sam and Jessica Ford, Tim and Sheila Brown, Chuck and Angie Brown, Chris and Katie Meyer, Phil and Kirsten Pratt, Matt and Lori Coultas, Steve and Barb Hoots, Jason and Tamara Galloway, #51 Brothers (Craig and Barb Lashmett), Terry and Shelly Whewell, Rick and Laurie Crews, Matt and Dana Bangert, Brad and Angie Slagle, State Farm Agent

Dick Coon, Ryan and Megan Little, Katy Bettis, Jerry and Linda Sapp and Mark and Jessica Clayton. Award winners included: Q WIVC Sportsmanship – Ethan Slagle and Josh Bailey. Q WIVC Academic (must be a varsity team member with at least a 3.0 GPA) – Lathan Barnett, Mason Berry, Tyson Brown, Eli Crews, Gabe Drake, Jackson Ford, Dylan Fox, Grant Frost, Brody Gregory, Tanner Whewell, Landon Barnett, Eli Brown, Andrew Kaufmann and Noah Smith. Q WIVC South Honorable Mention – Brayden Little (WR), Tanner Whewell (WR), Gabe Drake (C), Josh Bailey (DL), Landon Barnett (DL), Noah Smith (DL), Andrew Kaufmann (LB), Parker Hoots (DB), Tanner Whewell (DB), Landon

Barnett (K) and Andrew Kaufmann (KR/ PR). Q WIVC South Second team – Lathan Barnett (RB) and Brayden Little (DB) Q WIVC South First team – Andrew Kaufmann (RB), Dylan Fox (G), Jackson Ford (T), Noah Smith (Flex Offense), Dylan Fox (DL), Eli Crews (LB) and Lathan Barnett (LB). Q Academic All-State (must be a varsity team member, First team All-Conference and 3.5 GPA) – Lathan Barnett, Eli Crews, Jackson Ford and Dylan Fox. Team awards: Q Offensive Line – Gabe Drake Q Defensive Line – Dylan Fox Q Running back – Andrew Kaufmann Q Linebacker – Eli Crews Q Defensive back – Brayden Little Q Tight End – Noah Smith

Cougars let lead slip away By KENT COULTAS Scott County Times Payson scored five runs in the eighth inning and held off West Central 12-11 in baseball May 7 at Winchester. The Cougars (0-3) led 7-5, but Payson scored two runs in the top of the seventh to tie the game and five more in the eighth to take the lead. Noah Smith and Eli Crews both walked to start the bottom of the eighth inning before Lathan Barnett homered. Ryan Moore followed with a long home run to cut the margin to one run. Payson got the next three

batters to come away with the victory. Payson led 5-0, but West Central scored four runs in the fourth and two in the sixth to take the lead. Barnett singled to start the fourth inning. Moore and Gabe Drake both walked to load the bases. Zach Evans reached on fielder’s choice to drive in one run, and Cole Meyer drove in another run with a fielder’s choice ground out. Tyson Brown doubled to drive in two runs. Cole Meyer tripled in the sixth inning and scored on a single by Brown to tie the game at 5. Tyson Mast reached on an error, and Crews singled to give the Cougars a 7-5

lead. Barnett had two hits, scored one run and drove in three runs for West Central. Brown had two hits and drove in three runs. Crews had one hit, scored one run and drove in two runs. Meyer and Moore each had one hit, scored one run and drove in one run. Mast, Smith and Grant Frost each scored one run. Evans drove in one run. West Central was no-hit by Routt in an 11-0 loss to start the season and suffered a 12-0 loss against Greenfield-Northwestern in its second game.

Lady Cougars win offensive battle

By KENT COULTAS Scott County Times Zaylei Evans had three hits and scored four runs to lead West Central to a 16-12 win over Greenfield-Northwestern May 6

at Winchester. The Cougars (1-1) trailed 10-5 and scored once in the fourth inning and eight times in the fifth to take the lead. Both teams scored two runs in the sixth inning. Evans went 3-for-4 with a double, tri-

ple and home run and drove in three runs. Zoe Evans went 2-for-5 with a triple and drove in three runs. Bryleigh Fox homered and drove in two runs. West Central started the season with a loss at Routt.

CLASSIFIEDS NOTICE OF HIRING The Greene/Scott Probation Department is accepting applications until the position is filled for a full-time Probation Officer. Annual base salary is $34,000, with a county benefits package. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree, pass background checks, and possess a valid driver’s license. Preferred residency in Greene or Scott County, Illinois. To apply, send cover letter, resume, and college transcripts to Corinne Briscoe, Macoupin County Probation & Court Services, 215 S. East Street, Carlinville, 62626 or cbriscoe@macoupincountyil.gov.

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WHS crowns prom royalty Elijah Crews and Madison DeJaynes were crowned king and queen of the 2021 Winchester High School Prom Saturday night. Crews is the son of Rick and Laurie Crews, and DeJaynes is the daughter of Whitney DeJaynes, all of Winchester.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS, SCOTT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM R. DUNCAN deceased NO. 21-P-11 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of William R. Duncan of Manchester, Illinois. /HWWHUV RI 2I¿FH DV 5HSUHsentative of the Estate were issued on the 26th day of $SULO WR 6DQGUD /RXLVH Kirgan of PO Box 162, Barry, Illinois 62312, whose attorney LV /RZU\ +RVNLQ //& S. Madison, P. O. Box 167, 3LWWV¿HOG ,OOLQRLV Claims against the Estate PD\ EH ¿OHG LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI the Clerk of the Court in the Scott County Courthouse, Winchester, Illinois on or before the 5th day of November, DQG DQ\ FODLP QRW ¿OHG ZLWKLQ WKDW SHULRG LV EDUUHG &RSLHV RI WKH FODLP ¿OHG ZLWK the Clerk of the Court must be mailed or delivered to the 5HSUHVHQWDWLYH DQG WR WKH DWWRUQH\ ZLWKLQ WHQ GD\V DIWHU LW KDV EHHQ ¿OHG /s/ Sandra Louise Kirgan /HJDO 5HSUHVHQWDWLYH Lowry & Hoskin, LLC Attorney for Executor 6 0DGLVRQ P. O. Box 167 3LWWV¿HOG ,/ 7HOHSKRQH URQ#SLNHODZ\HUV FRP

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SCOTT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SHARON L. BROWN, Deceased. NO. 2021-P-12 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is hereby given of the death of Sharon L. Brown of Winchester, Scott County, ,OOLQRLV /HWWHUV RI 2I¿FH ZHUH issued on May 6, 2021, to Michael R. Brown, 320 North Main Street, Winchester, Illinois and to Mark A. Brown, 5512 Providence Place Drive, St. Louis, Missouri 63129, as Independent Co-Executors, whose attorney is John D. Coonrod, 44 East Side Square, Winchester, Illinois 62694. &ODLPV PD\ EH ¿OHG RQ RU before November 12, 2021. $Q\ FODLP QRW ¿OHG RQ RU EHfore that date is barred, except that claim of a creditor ZKR KDV EHHQ QRWL¿HG E\ PDLO or delivery of notice shall be barred on said date or three months from the date of such mailing or delivery, whichever LV ODWHU &ODLPV PD\ EH ¿OHG LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH &OHUN RI VDLG Court at the Scott County Courthouse, 35 East Market Street, Winchester, Illinois 62694, with the Independent Co-Executors, or both. Dated this 6th day of May, 2021. Michael R. Brown and Mark A. Brown, Independent Co-Executors of the Estate of Sharon L. Brown, Deceased By: /s/ John D. Coonrod their attorney John D. Coonrod Attorney for Independent Co-Executors P.O. Box 197 Winchester, IL 62694 Telephone: (217) 742-3455

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TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 201815 TO: SANDRA HANKINS, Scott County Clerk; Occupant; MARY EHLERT; RUSSELL MARTIN; THE FARMERS STATE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY; LARRY J. FLYNN; ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL; and unknown owners or parties interested. A Petition for Tax Deed on premises GHVFULEHG EHORZ KDV EHHQ ¿OHG LQ WKH &LUFXLW &RXUW RI Scott County, Illinois, as case I8TX4. The real estate is described as: N PT. LOT 15 & 16 & ALL OF LOT 17 CHARLES OAKES 8TH Parcel #: 02-15-109-018 Said property was sold on 10/24/2018 for the General Taxes for the year 2017. The period of redemption will expire on 8/31/2021. On 9/2/2021, 1:30 PM, the petitioner will make application to such court in said County for an order for Tax Deed should the real estate not be redeemed. P-Tax Securities, L.L.C. Petitioner 4.28, 5.5, 5.12

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