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By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Scott County Times Winchester Public Library has returned to its regular prepandemic hours of operation. Each weekday, the library opens at noon. Monday the library is open until 6 p.m., Tuesday and Friday the library is open until 5 p.m., and Wednesday and Thursday the library closes at 7 p.m. The library is open from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. “The hours are back to normal,” librarian Darlene Smith said. In addition, Smith said, the library is bringing back group activities and programming. “Our book club is the only thing that continued through COVID,” Smith said. “They spread out, and everybody knows each other.” The book club is open to the public, but Smith recommends getting caught up on the book the group is currently reading before attending to get the most out of the experience. “It would be best to call and learn what they’re reading,” Smith said. The book club meets the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. The first program other than the book club to be reintroduced to the library is “diamond art” on Thursday, May 20 at 6 p.m. “Diamond art,” according to Smith, is similar to paint-by -number activities, but it uses colored beads instead of paint. Smith says that “diamond art” kits will be made available at no charge to attendees, but partici-

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Winchester Librarian Darlene Smith demonstrates a “diamond art” kit at the library Monday, May 3. “Diamond art” is being offered at the library’s adult coloring group May 20 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be the first adult program, besides the library’s book club, to be held since pandemic restrictions were put in place. In addition, the library is open its regular pre-pandemic hours.

pants should bring a storage box with multiple compartments to hold and organize an assortment of beads. “There is no cost other than the box,” Smith said. “We don’t spend much on our adult users, so this is in the budget.” The library is also exploring the possibility of reintroducing youth programming. “At our board meeting, I’m going to suggest allowing small

children’s activities like Lego club and story hour,” Smith said. Smith said that children and parents alike are eager for the library to start offering children’s programming. “I’ve got some parents anxious to get their children back in to the library,” Smith said. “It’s tough, especially with little ones that don’t have after school activities.”

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Scott County Times Winchester EMS EMTs, Libby Nobis and Molly Taylor appeared at the Monday, May 3 Scott County Commissioners meeting to again appeal to the commissioners for their assistance in creating a special service area to fund Winchester EMS. The special service area would allow Winchester EMS to collect property tax dollars, which would be used to employ a paid, professional staff of EMTs serving the majority of Scott County. Taylor spelled out the group’s desire to create the special service area and outlined the precarious financial situation in which Winchester EMS finds itself. “We are still wanting to go forward with the special service area,” Taylor said. “We are in such a tight spot we can’t move forward anymore.” Without the tax dollars generated by the special service area, Taylor said, Winchester EMS cannot keep functioning. “We are in a time of need,” Taylor said. “It’s either establish the special service area or close.” Taylor asked the commissioners to attend a May 17 Winchester EMS meeting to go over the organization’s financials in greater detail and discuss the next steps in the process of creating the special service area. Board of Commissioners Chairman Bob Schafer indicated that the commissioners would attend the May 17 meeting. Following the address of Nobis and Taylor, Schafer stated that he plans to consult State’s Attorney Rick Crews regarding the creation of the special service area. “I’ve got a list of questions to ask Mr. Crews,” Schafer said. 911 Administrator Bill Wahlquist expressed his support for the creation of the special service area, but emphasized the need for public oversight of the ambulance service if it is to receive tax dollars. “I hope EMS gets this,” Wahlquist said of the special service area. “We’ve got a lot invested in this. I think we should do it, but I think we need control of it.”

Old School Museum open for the season By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Scott County Times Old School Museum is open for the 2021 season. The museum, located at 110 East Cherry in Winchester, displays artifacts that reflect the history of the people, businesses and day to day life of society in Scott County. According to Old School Museum Board of Directors President Tricia Wallace, the museum appeals to a broad range of Scott County residents and visitors. “It’s full of local artifacts pertaining to businesses, schools, families and settlers,” Wallace said. “There really is something for everyone.” To commemorate the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage, which was celebrated in August of last year, Old School Museum currently has on display a poster exhibition from the Smithsonian Institute Traveling Exhibition Services, “Votes for Women – A Portrait of Persistence.” In addition to that exhibit, a second poster exhibition,

“Picturing Women Inventors,” is being added to the museum for the 2021 season. “We are in the process of hanging ‘women inventors’ now,” Wallace said. Both exhibits were a permanent gift to the museum from the Smithsonian Institute. “These were given to us,” Wallace said. “They are ours to keep. It’s an amazing service.” Old School Museum, Wallace added, has also been selected to participate in the Illinois Freedom Project traveling exhibition. The Illinois Freedom Project presents the story of the fight for freedom in Illinois from the time of French colonial settlements in southwestern Illinois through the early twentieth century. The project features everyday people in Illinois who struggled against slavery and prejudice. For more information on the museum collection or information on volunteering at the museum, Wallace encourages residents to contact the museum by telephone, Facebook or

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Old School Museum in Winchester is open for the 2021 season. The museum displays a variety of artifacts from Scott County’s history. In addition, the museum is currently housing exhibits on women’s suffrage, women inventors and the struggle against slavery and prejudice in Illinois. Museum hours are every Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., now through mid-December.

by stopping in. “Come into the museum,” Wallace said. “We love to have people volunteer.” In addition, donations of local historical artifacts are

also commonly left to the museum by residents. “People bring things in all the time,” Wallace said. “And we copy photos that people bring in.”

The museum is open every Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., now through midDecember.

Public health officials considering COVID vaccinations for youths By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Scott County Times Scott County Health Department (SCHD) continues to vaccinate residents to fight the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to older, at-risk populations, SCHD has started vaccinating younger populations. Sixteen and 17 year olds are able to receive the Pfizer vaccine, which has been tested in younger populations, because of a vaccine-sharing agreement with Morgan County. “Last Friday, we were able to administer our Pfizer doses that we received from Morgan County Health Department,” SCHD RN Meghan VanDeVelde said. “So that was great to get that 16- and 17-year-old age group completed with their first doses.” Because Pfizer vaccine requires colder storage temperatures, smaller, more rural health departments must partner with larger departments to access the vaccine, which, unlike other COVID vaccines, is labeled for use in young adults. According to VanDeVelde, public health officials at the state and federal level may be considering allowing the use of Pfizer vaccine in even younger residents. “In one of my regional update meetings with the state last week, they mentioned that there is conversation of opening the Pfizer vaccine to 12-15 year olds as well,” VanDeVelde said. “We will post more on that as we learn more in the coming weeks.” As far as vaccinating the general Scott County population, VanDeVelde said, with a few exceptions, the department has made its way through its

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The latest COVID-19 data released Monday by the Scott County Health Department shows that there are five active COVID cases in the county and six individuals in quarantine because of exposure to someone with COVID. In addition, the health department has begun administering vaccines to 16- and 17-year-old residents. In addition, public health officials at the state and federal levels are considering making the Pfizer vaccine available to youth, age 12 – 15.

current wait list of residents who had signed up to receive a vaccination. “We have basically gotten up-to-date on our vaccine list,” VanDeVelde said. “We have had a few people add their names to the list who prefer Moderna over Johnson & Johnson, so we are trying to get a group as close to 10 as possible before scheduling those folks to attempt not to waste more doses than we have to.”

The department continues to hold a stock of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccine on hand for residents. “We have roughly 380 Moderna and 90 doses of Johnson & Johnson that we have stored on site,” VanDeVelde said. Residents are encouraged to research the available COVID vaccines, so they can indicate their vaccine preference when scheduling their vaccination. “We ask if people are calling to get their names put on the COVID vaccine list that they let us know of any preference they may have on whether they want to receive Moderna or Johnson & Johnson, so it’s a little easier when it comes to scheduling,” VanDeVelde said. While active cases remain in the single digits in Scott County, VanDeVelde said, there has been a spike in residents requesting COVID testing. “COVID testing has increased a little bit in the last week compared to previous weeks,” VanDeVelde said. “Last Wednesday, I did 20 tests when normally we have been seeing maybe five to 10.” VanDeVelde went on to compliment the Scott County schools and Scott County Nursing Center for their ongoing work to manage the pandemic in their facilities. “We have no current outbreaks, which is fantastic, and the schools are holding strong with the few weeks that they have left,” VanDeVelde said. “The nursing home has been going above and beyond to keep their staff and residents safe and healthy, and I just have to commend them for the work they’ve been doing to keep one of our more vulnerable populations safe throughout all of this.”

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

NEWS/OPINION

Winchester, Illinois

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Sheila Daniels of Scott County Chiropractic smiles up from her desk.

Bluffs FFA students honored at the recent end-of-the-year awards include, left to right: Devin Anderson, Maeleigh Alexander, Maggie Beddingfield, Jacob Bangert, Katie Engelbrecht, Morgan Hoots, Jade Hamilton, Matthew Hopkins, Colton Coats, Madison Hopkins and Joseph Coats.

Daniels leaving Ag in the classroom comes to Bluffs Winchester After 20 years of service to Scott County Chiropractic and the Winchester community, Sheila Daniels decided it is time to move closer to her roots in South Carolina. Daniels has been referred to as the glue that holds the clinic together and was reportedly an integral part in the successful transition of the chiropractic office’s to the new doctors and location. Dr. Nevill, Dr. Gilpin, and Dr. Richie did all that

they could to convince her to stay, but ultimately the pull of the south, her home, was too strong. She truly is going to be missed. An open house will be held Thursday, May 13, at Scott County Chiropractic, 767 Old Route 36, Winchester, from 5-7 p.m. Drinks and light appetizers will be provided. Residents are asked stop by to say goodbye to Daniels and wish her well on her new journey.

Third graders in Erin Wahl’s class at Bluffs School learned all about soybeans and renewable energy in April. One of their favorite activities was making their own Little Seed Houses. They put them in their windows and checked them each day to see when the seeds would sprout and start growing. They also learned how windmills are used to create energy, and they were excited to get to make their own little versions.

‘Gender Reveal Party’ was a blast

By BILL HOAGLAND I assume most people know what a “gender reveal party” is. If not, it is when the expectant parents of a soon to be born baby officially announce the sex of that child to an assembled group of friends and family. And to designate the sex, either the color blue or the color pink is displayed so as to indicate if it is a boy (blue) or girl (pink). Over the years, the methods of revealing these colors has become quite creative — sometimes with fireworks ultimately displaying blue smoke or pink smoke — to the cheers of the crowd. Presumably, there is significant alcohol consumption at these gender reveal parties. At least, that would be a logical explanation as to why and how these gender reveal parties sometimes go off the rails. The most recent example of this was a gender reveal party in Kingston, N.H., on April 23, where the expectant parents used 80 pounds of explosives to celebrate the sexual designation of their child. Normally, only one pound of this particular explosive (tannerite) is sufficient to get that cloud of blue or pink smoke into the air, but these folks decided to make it a revelation people would not soon forget. So, not wanting to disturb local residents, the planners of this event decided to hold it in a rock quarry outside of town. Perhaps they figured that residents living close to the quarry were already accustomed to hearing explosions. We are told that this party was “a real blast” – literally. The impact from the explosion shattered windows, split at least one home foundation and tremors were felt throughout the town of Kingston. Authorities are still deciding whether to file criminal charges. But this is not the only gender reveal party to go off the rails through the use of explosives: last October, a woman in Iowa was killed when a pipe bomb being used to reveal gender exploded; this

past February, in New York, an expectant father was killed when he was igniting some gender reveal fireworks, and in Michigan, a family friend was hit and killed by shrapnel when a canon being used to reveal gender exploded. Then we have the El Dorado wildfire in California last September, when pyrotechnics being used in a gender reveal party in a state park ignited and burned 22,744 acres, including four residences and ultimately causing one death. At the same time as these gender reveal parties are taking place, there are groups in this country who are advocating that birth certificates should not disclose the sex of the newborn because that precludes the right of that person to make up his or her own mind as to the particular sexual designation they want to claim as an adult. And as reported in a recent article in the New England Journal of Medicine, even some medical doctors are suggesting that we need to consider putting the designation of sex for newborns “below the line of demarcation” so as to de-emphasize the importance of a particular sexual designation at the time of birth. Sooner or later, I suspect that gender reveal parties— even those without explosives, forest wildfires and people getting maimed—are going to be regarded as politically incorrect and a thing of the past. So enjoy them while you can—just don’t volunteer to light the fuse on the canon. ––––––––––––––––––– 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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Ella Kingery, Brian Peracek and Sophie Hayes show off their seed houses they made while learning about renewable energy. The students are in Erin Wahl’s third grade class at Bluffs.

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Khloye McGee used a variety of craft items to make a windmill, while studying about renewable energy in Erin Wahl’s class at Bluffs.

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Pete Hepworth shows off his windmill he made last month while studying renewable energy.

Quinn Beck made his windmill multi-colored while his class at Bluffs was learning about renewable energy.

Outdoor Truths: Gary Miller

Stumbles are made in hunting as in Christianity I can take you where two gobblers roost. They are in the same place about five out of seven days. We have been meeting and talking several mornings since the season opened. I can describe what they look like. They have walked within 35 yards of me. They have come from behind me, beside me and in front of me. Sometimes they come quietly, and sometimes they break through like a bull in a china shop. After a month, I can take you where two gobblers roost. I have hunted turkey for about 30 years, and I am a better hunter now than I was then. I have learned how to predict much of what a turkey will do. I have also learned some of the best ways to set up and some of the best ways to use calls to bring these stubborn fowls within the range of my shotgun. And while I’m not a great caller, I feel like I am above average. It looks like, after these many years, I would have perfected the art of killing a tom. But I can take you where two gobblers roost. What I have been reminded of during

the last month is, no matter how long I hunt, I will always be unable to do the job perfectly. I will, at some time, mess up an opportunity or miss a shot I would normally make. I can be good, better or best, but I cannot be perfect, and it just takes one snafu to prove it. That mess up may not come for many seasons, but it will come, just as sure as I can take you where two gobblers roost. In that same 30 years, I have been a Christian. I have prayed many prayers, read my Bible many times, shared the gospel in many venues and served in many capacities. One would think I would have perfected the lifestyle. Unfortunately, I can take you to places where sin still resides. The truth is, you or I will never be able to live the Christian life. It just takes one mess-up to prove it. After all, to be a Christian is to be Christ-like, and who can do that? No one. Our sin, however, is never meant to only remind us of our lack, but to also

remind us of the plan and power of God. His plan was never to call us to achieve something we cannot do, but it was to give us his power – the power of the Holy Spirit – to accomplish in our life what only He can accomplish. What’s our part, you ask? To simply, and daily, ask Him to bring about those things in our lives that He wants to bring about. To yield our inability to his ability. Then leave it there and rest – and maybe go hunting. Maybe, eventually, go to where only one gobbler roosts. ––––––––––––––––––– 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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Ryan receives degree from Ole Miss Megan E. Ryan, of Winchester, is among the more than 5,000 candidates for graduation in the Class of 2021 that were celebrated during the university’s 168th Commencement

exercises April 29 - May 2. Ryan, who is a Juris Doctor Law major, was a candidate for a Juris Doctor degree in the School of Law. Ryan will be taking the

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bar exam in late July, and once she has passed it, she plans to join Rammelkamp, Bradney, P.C. She is the daughter of Mary and Sherry Ryan.

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Jones-Gourley wed at Alsey Baptist Elizabeth Marie Jones and John Andrew Gourley were married April 24 at the Alsey Baptist Church. Parents of the bride are Donald and Amy Jones of Winchester. Parents of the bridegroom are Steven and Nancy Gourley of Alsey. The couple were joined on their special day by their children: Cole Gourley, 13; Derrick King, 8; Benjamin King, 5 and Steven Gourley, 1.

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Hello from Alsey, No hummingbirds as of April 28. Found a few mushrooms, but not many. Looking forward to warm weather and birds. Remember our men and women in uniform and the leaders of our country in your prayers. Others on our prayer list include: Chuck Roberts, Shane Jefferson, Connie Sturgeon, Edna Layne, Elma Redmon, Brad Fundel and Donnie McGee. Happy Birthday to Georgia Wilson, David Gregory, Joy Wood and Karen Reuter on May 1; Dawson Clanton, Brock Ingram and Mike Bulhig on May 2; Mike

Nicholson and Jake Fryman on May 3; Jacob Hamilton, Donna Lawson, Lori Wisdom and Kathern Taylor on May 4; Tom Peterson and Brian Shafer on May 6; Kim Noble, Gerald Day and tiffany Mason on May 7; Debbie Woolridge, Debbie Nobel, Cindy Fry and Dee Cherry on May 9; Norine Jefferson, Colleen George, Baily Mason on May 10; Brett Davidson and Kathy Gauges on May 11; Scott Sanders, Chris and Clark Barber and Joyce Jones on May 12. Happy Anniversary to Don and Rita Franklin on May 1; Phil and Missy Machino on May 3 and Mike and Robin Fundel on

May 5. A l s e y Burgoo Picnic 2021 will be Aug. 7. See you then. B i b l e School at Alsey Baptist Church on June 16-18 at 6:15-8:15 p.m. Room for all ages. Movie night at Alsey Baptist Church is on the fourth Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. There will be popcorn and drinks. The more the merrier. See you there! That’s all folks. Have a great week. Be a friend to someone in need this week.

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“So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.” Genesis 2:27 NIV

umans are a diverse species, no two of whom are identical. Even so-called “identical twins” have their differences. Then what does it mean to say that God created mankind in his own image? Perhaps it means that God sees our commonalities more than our differences, and that our physical differences, which may seem important to us, are irrelevant to God. This suggests that we are spiritually created in the image of God, rather than in his physical image. But it is also the case that when we think of God, we tend to think of Him or Her as looking like a person, and most people probably think of God as having a body and looking something like them. European art tends to paint Jesus as light-complected, whereas images from the Near and Middle East paint a darker-complected individual.

Images of the Virgin of Guadalupe resemble the native Americans who lived in Mexico 500 years ago, and even if the Virgin of Guadalupe is not considered a divinity, it reinforces the idea that people tend to think of God and holy individuals as physically resembling themselves. We all tend to create God in our own image. But again, we should remember that this image has more to do with the spirit than with the body, and it is this imprint of God within us that most resembles God and puts us into spiritual communion with our Creator. – Christopher Simon

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ACTIVITIES

Horoscopes ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, serving others is important, but it also is essential that you take care of yourself. Set aside time for some pampering or at least to enjoy some moments of quiet.

VIRGO Aug 24/Sept 22 Important lessons on balance are learned this week, Virgo. They involve how much of yourself you are sharing with others. You may need to slightly scale back the helping hand.

AQUARIUS Jan 21/Feb 18 Give yourself some self-healing time, Aquarius. You have been juggling a lot of different things lately, which may have crowded your mind. Sort it all out.

TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, it is important that you take a stand one way or another concerning a relationship with someone close. Taking a stand will benefit both parties.

LIBRA Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, if you feel like you’re not getting the attention you deserve at work, you may need to plead your case to a new audience. See if you can move up the chain of command.

PISCES Feb 19/Mar 20 Leave worries at your doorstep, Pisces. This is a week when the sun is always shining and everything seems to fall in place.

GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, stubborn minds can cause friction when they interact with one another, but you can be the mediator who steps in. Try to cool tempers and smooth things out.

SCORPIO Oct 24/Nov 22 Your mind and energy levels are on an even keel this week, Scorpio. You have the perfect combination to get big projects done. Tackle as much as you can.

CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22 Expect things to go quite nicely for you this week, Cancer. More prosperity should be heading your way and all in all things will flow smoothly at home and work.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, it is alright to be a bit more selfish than usual for the next few days. You probably have tasks that have been put off for some time. Now is the time to get them done.

LEO Jul 23/Aug 23 It is time to get on the same page as others close to you, Leo. This could involve making some minor adjustments to your way of thinking, but it will be well worth it.

CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20 Your desire to get things done is only hindered by the free time you have. This might be an opportunity to take a personal day and catch up on your home life, Capricorn.

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900D-NO TRESPASSING PIKE COUNTY MAYFAIR FARMS ground North of Kinderhook, west of 205th St. is private property. Trespassing is forbidden. Violators will be prosecuted. 1.5.22 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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This Day In History 1494 - Christopher Columbus sighted Jamaica on his second trip to the Western Hemisphere. He named the island Santa Gloria. 1798 - U.S. Secretary of War William McHenry ordered that the USS Constitution be made ready for sea. The frigate was launched on October 21, 1797, but had never been put to sea. 1809 - Mary Kies was awarded the first patent to go to a woman. It was for technique for weaving straw with silk and thread. 1814 - The British attacked the American forces at Ft. Ontario, Oswego, NY. 1834 - The first mainland railway line opened in Belgium. 1862 - The Battle of Puebla took place. It is celebrated as Cinco de Mayo Day.

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1892 - The U.S. Congress extended the Geary Chinese Exclusion Act for 10 more years. The act required Chinese in the U.S. to be registered or face deportation. 1901 - The first Catholic mass for night workers was held at the Church of St. Andrew in New York City. 1904 - The third perfect game of the major leagues was thrown by Cy Young (Boston Red Sox) against the Philadelphia Athletics. It was the first perfect game under modern rules. 1912 - Soviet Communist Party newspaper Pravda began publishing. 1916 - U.S. Marines invaded the Dominican Republic.

1865 - The Thirteenth Amendment was ratified, abolishing slavery in the U.S.

1917 - Eugene Jacques Bullard becomes the first African-American aviator when he earned his flying certificate with the French Air Service.

1891 - Music Hall was dedicated in New York City. It was later renamed Carnegie Hall.

1925 - John T. Scopes, a biology teacher in Dayton, TN, was arrested for teaching Darwin’s

1926 - Eisenstein’s film “Battleship Potemkin” was shown in Germany for the first time. 1926 - Sinclair Lewis refused a 1925 Pulitzer for “Arrowsmith.” 1936 - Edward Ravenscroft received a patent for the screw-on bottle cap with a pour lip. 1945 - The Netherlands and Denmark were liberated from Nazi control. 1945 - A Japanese balloon bomb exploded on Gearhart Mountain in Oregon. A pregnant woman and five children were killed. 1955 - “Damn Yankees” opened on Broadway. 1955 - The Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany) became a sovereign state. 1956 - Jim Bailey became the first runner to break the fourminute mile in the U.S. He was clocked at 3:58.5. 1961 - Alan Shepard became the first American in space when

he made a 15 minute suborbital flight. 1966 - Willie Mays broke the National League record for home runs when he hit his 512th. 1978 - Pete Rose of the Cincinnati Reds registered his 3,000th major league hit. 1984 - The Itaipu Dam opened on the Paraná River between Brazil and Paraguay. 1987 - The U.S. congressional Iran-Contra hearings opened. 1991 - In New York, Carnegie Hall marked its 100th anniversary. 1997 - Dolores Hope received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 1997 - Ivan Reitman received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 2000 - The final episode of “Boy Meets World” aired on ABC. https://on-this-day.com/onthisday/thedays/alldays/may5.htm

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By KENT COULTAS Scott County Times West Central’s football team was ranked No. 8 in the final Associated Press Class 1A football poll for the 2021 spring season. The Cougars finished 5-1 and 4-1 in the WIVC South. Their only loss came against Greenfield-Northwestern, 14-8, in the second week of the season. GreenfieldNorthwestern finished 6-0 and ranked No. 6

in the poll. West Central was not ranked last week but beat No. 10 Brown County 46-32 in the final game of the season. Three teams from the WIVC were ranked in the top 10 in the final with two others receiving votes. Others receiving votes: Princeville, 7; Triopia, 5; Camp Point Central, 5; LeRoy, 4; Arcola, 3; Cambridge, 1, and Catlin Salt Fork, 1.

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