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Times NEWS Bluffs set to celebrate “Zip Code Day” on the 26th. See page A2 Zero active COVID-19 cases in Scott County; vaccinations continue. See page A2

Ice cream social to be held in Winchester. See page A7

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Paslay family dedicates playground at Winchester’s Memorial Park By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Scott County Times Winchester’s RJ and Janet Paslay dedicated the Laura Paslay Memorial Playground on Saturday, June 12. Dozens of family members and community members were on hand to commemorate the occasion. The family, over the course of the last year, raised approximately $15,000 to construct a playground to memorialize their daughter, Laura Paslay, who passed away in the summer of 2020 at 34 years old. RJ Paslay said the family was prompted to dedicate a playground in Laura’s memory, because of her love of children and teaching. “When my daughter passed, we asked for donations toward playground equipment for Winchester’s Memorial Park in lieu of flowers,” RJ wrote in a statement released by the family. “We felt that would be a nice way to honor my daughter’s legacy. She has a master’s degree in early education and was teaching at a preschool in Knoxville, Tenn., and also coaching at the local YMCA in youth classes of

various sorts prior to her passing. She was always partial to little kids and ‘play time,’ so we thought playground equipment would be a nice way to honor her life.” Winchester Mayor Rex McIntire, who spoke at the playground dedication, thanked the Paslay family for raising the funds to construct the playground. He also credited the generosity of Winchester residents, who donated to the playground fundraising effort. “The turnout for donations was just amazing,” McIntire said. “That just shows you how much people can do when they come together.” RJ also credited the community for their generosity toward the family’s effort to dedicate the playground to Laura. “Thanks to the generosity, love and support of the community, we come today to celebrate life with the dedication of this preschool playground in loving memory of our daughter, sister and friend, Laura Breanna, and her undying spirit of hope and love of life,” RJ said in his remarks

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Dozens of community members and members of the Paslay family were on hand to dedicate the Laura Paslay Memorial Playground on Saturday, June 12. RJ and Janet Paslay raised roughly $15,000 to construct and landscape the playground, in order to memorialize their daughter Laura, who passed away in 2020. Left to right: RJ Paslay, Janet Paslay, Sean Robman, Melissa Robman, Keelynn Barber, Gabriel Barber, Jennifer Barber, Matt Barber and Chris Paslay.

at the dedication. “Every time a child approaches this play-

ground with excitement and unbridled enthusiasm, Laura’s

spirit will be here, too.”

Bluffs board declines to create SCHD rolls out reorganization committee emergency alert system

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Scott County Times At a special meeting held Thursday, June 10, Bluffs school board members declined to make a motion to create a reorganization committee to look further into the possibility o consolidation with Winchester. Prior to the call for a motion by Board Chair Gary Westermeyer, board members heard questions and comments from roughly 30 Bluffs community members, who were largely opposed to the idea of consolidation under the current circumstances. “The consensus was that most people were worried about losing our school in Bluffs,” Westermeyer said. “That was the direction we felt we were given by the community – to take a step back from creating that committee of 10 and to look at what other options are out there. Because once you take that step, you're put-

ting in the hands of 10 people what the school district might look like.” At another meeting, Monday, June 14, the Bluffs board approved an amended budget for the current fiscal year to reflect budgetary changes that had occurred throughout the year – including an influx of federal dollars tied to the COVID-19 pandemic. Using pandemic-related federal funds, the board also approved the purchase of a small bus to be used for athletics and extracurricular activities. The bus does not require a commercial driver’s license to operate. In addition, board members approved a contract with Winchester that allows Bluffs students to take courses at Winchester. The agreement would allow for Bluffs students to take up to two courses at Winchester at a cost to the school of $300 per course. Winchester students could also take classes at Bluffs under the arrangement. (See, COMMITTEE, A2)

Class action lawsuit against Panhandle Eastern continues By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Scott County Times Winchester’s city council held a special meeting Monday, June 14, to discuss the community’s involvement in a class action lawsuit against Panhandle Eastern Pipeline, the company which transports natural gas to Winchester. According to Mayor Rex McIntire, Winchester entered into the lawsuit in the spring of 2020, after Panhandle raised its transport fee by 400 percent. At the onset of the lawsuit, McIntire said, the city’s leadership was advised that legal fees to take part in the lawsuit, led by law firm Day Pitney, would total $7,000. Since last September, however, Winchester has received legal fees beyond the estimated $7,000. In order to ensure that Winchester could reap an anticipated $100,000 from the outcome of the lawsuit against Panhandle Eastern, the city council voted to come current with bills owed to Day Pitney.

The council voted unanimously to pay the $4,857.37 that the city owed Day Pitney. “I didn’t want to risk the possibility of losing out on $100,000 if we didn’t see the suit through,” McIntire said. According to McIntire, a judge had already ruled in favor of the communities which filed the lawsuit against Panhandle Eastern, but the ruling has subsequently been appealed by Panhandle Eastern. McIntire said that he has been advised by the city’s gas provider, Utility Gas Management, that the suit could be concluded by the end of the calendar year. McIntire added that any financial windfall from the lawsuit would be passed on to Winchester’s natural gas users. “Hopefully, this thing will be over by the end of the year, and we will be credited what we are owed,” McIntire said. “The credits will be passed on to our gas customers.”

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Scott County Times The Scott County Health Department (SCHD) is developing a Public Health Emergency Preparedness program for the coming fiscal year. According to SCHD RN Meghan VanDeVelde, the new program, called “CodeRED,” is designed to be a more efficient way of keeping Scott County residents safe in the event of disasters and public health emergencies. VanDeVelde said that it is the first emergency alert system of its kind to be utilized in the county. “Basically, what this system is, is an automated emergency alert system for Scott County residents that I will be implementing within the health department,” VanDeVelde said. “Right now, we have nothing in place within the county for an emergency alert system, so I am excited about it. Those who wish to sign up can choose to receive those alerts by a phone call, text message or email as well.” VanDeVelde said that the new CodeRED system will quickly make residents aware of a wide range of issues affecting the county’s public health. “This emergency alert system will alert of flooding, severe weather – more like tornado touch down, etc., versus just the usual thunderstorm warning, boil orders, water line breaks, power outages after disasters, etc,” VanDeVelde said. “It will also serve as a mass alert of important information if any of Scott County experiences a disaster of any kind, with updates of any powerlines down, road destructions, availability of food and water resources that folks might need following any disasters. Things of that nature.” The new system can also make sure that only residents within communities affected by public health emergencies are notified by the alert system. “It also has the ability to only alert

folks within a certain geographical area as well, which is what I like,” VanDeVelde said. “So, if somebody in Bluffs is signed up for, let’s say, severe weather, and a tornado touches down in Glasgow on the other side of the county, that person who lives in Bluffs will not get an alert. I personally thought that was a nice feature of this system that people will only get these alerts if the said emergency will affect their area.” In addition, VanDeVelde said, residents living in areas commonly affected by flooding events would be made quickly aware of floods affecting them. “We are able to implement flood plains into this system as well, so folks who live within them can have alerts of any levee breaches,” VanDeVelde said. The new emergency alert system will also allow Scott County law enforcement to make residents aware of emergencies. “We are also able to give access to the sheriff’s office, so if they have any emergency alerts, they will be able to send those out as well,” VanDeVelde said. As the system is rolled out within the county, SCHD will work with residents to make sure that they understand how to sign up for the system and how to use it. “We will have outreach for this to offer information and answer questions that people may have, as folks will have to sign themselves up for the program,” VanDeVelde said. “Of course, it is free for all Scott County residents, but we will offer the information and steps of how people can sign up for the system as they will be able to enter how they want to get the alert and their information. It is all confidential.” While VanDeVelde hopes the system will not be needed, SCHD plans for the system to go live next month. “I hope we don’t have to use it much, but if we ever have the need for it, we will be glad to have it,” VanDeVelde said. “We have a golive date anticipated on July 1.”

(See, LAWSUIT, A2) David Camphouse/Scott County Times

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Winchester became a little safer Friday, when a new Automated External Defibrillator (AED) was presented to the Winchester Memorial Pool. The AED was donated to the pool at no cost by Highland’s Greg Holthaus Memorial Fund. Left to right: Gail Holthaus, Pool Manager Lucy Reed, pool board member Molly Traw and Mark Holthaus. The memorial fund is named after Greg Holthaus, a native of Highland, who lost his life at the age of 18 to a Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) event. Holthaus had an undetected heart condition known as Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, an enlarged heart. Though he was an active athlete, he never received a preventative heart screen during any physical. This lack of available preventative heart screen meant his heart condition was never caught, leading to his premature death. The goal of the Greg Holthaus Memorial Fund is to provide training, testing and equipment vital to preventing and treating SCA. The fund is committed to bringing awareness of SCA to youth, and it routinely partners with hospitals, community organizations and park districts to provide free CPR classes and coordinate AED donations in Greg’s honor.

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Zero active COVID-19 cases in Scott County; vaccinations continue

Bluffs set to celebrate ‘Zip Code Day’ on the 26th By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Scott County Times Residents in Bluffs will celebrate the community’s “Zip Code Day” on Saturday, June 26, because the date coincides with the Bluffs’ zip code – 62621. Event organizer Maryon Shaw said that the event is an effort to bring community members together to mark the unique occasion. “It’s an opportunity for a fun way to celebrate our town,” Shaw said. “It’s a once in a lifetime type of event.” The celebration will take place in the pavilion across from the post office at 11 a.m. According to Village President Linda Sapp, interest from community members in the event has been strong. “50 people pre-ordered T-shirts,” Sapp said, referring to specially-printed T-shirts emblazoned with the numbers, 62621, and an image of the community’s post office.

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Residents in Bluffs will celebrate the community’s “Zip Code Day’ on Saturday, June 26, because the date coincides with the Bluffs’ zip code – 62621. T-shirts with an image of the community’s post office were printed to commemorate the occasion.

Depending on availability from the supplier, Shaw stated that additional T-shirts may be available for purchase the day of the event. Sapp added that free chips and hotdogs will be available to attendees.

The event will culminate at noon with a group photo. “At noon, we will gather in front of the post office for a commemorative picture,” Shaw said. For more information, contact the Bluffs Village Hall at 217-754-3033.

Outdoor Truths: Gary Miller

Time to go alone; don’t let fear stop you Even though a friend took me on my first turkey hunt, my first success came while hunting alone. That morning, I remember that my tools of the trade amounted to a Lynch box call and a 10-gauge H and R shotgun – no slate calls and definitely no mouth calls. I can also remember moving from place to place on this farm without having much confidence. Late in the morning, I made my way to an area known to hold deer. I crossed a hayfield and crawled under a barbed wire fence before giving that box call another try. As soon as I slid the lid of that call across the box, I heard a gobble to my left. I didn’t even recognize at the time that it was a jake. But, it really didn’t matter to me. My heart started beating like I was drawing my bow back on a deer. This was even stronger because of this first experience. The young gobbler came running, and soon was in front of me. It couldn’t see me because of a log that was lying parallel to the ground. I watched him walk in front of me until he stepped into the open. In a few seconds, it was over. I’m so thankful someone took me on my first turkey hunt. I watched, listened and soaked in as much information as I could. And even though the excitement ran high, I knew I had to temper it in order to learn. My guide would not always be with me. As in most areas of our life, there comes a time when we have to step out from

the security of the teacher and into the risky business of going alone. It can be a time of trial and error, but it is nevertheless necessary if we are going to stretch ourselves into new and exciting arenas. I think about my daughter. When she was only a young teenager, she would get a cookbook and try to recreate the delicacy on the page. If she didn’t know what a particular ingredient was, or if we didn’t have it, she would substitute it with something of her choosing. Many times, maybe even most of the time, the results were not that good. But what I was most proud of was the fact that she was not satisfied to sit on the sideline until someone helped her. She decided she would try it on her own. Friends, some of you have had the best teacher, but now it’s time to go out alone. If you keep letting the fear of failure stop you, you’ll never get the opportunity to see if failure itself stands a chance against you. ––––––––––––––––––– 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.

Committee (Continued from A1) As a possible alternative to consolidation, board members went on to discuss the possibility of engaging both Meredosia-Chambersburg and Winchester, and perhaps other districts, to develop a cooperative agreement between the districts, which would allow students at each of the districts to take elective

NEWS/OPINION

Winchester, Illinois

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Scott County Times While there are currently zero active COVID-19 cases reported in Scott County with the latest release issued by the Scott County Health Department (SCHD), SCHD continues to schedule vaccination clinics in order to head off any possible resurgences of the virus. According to RN Meghan VanDeVelde, SCHD currently has three vaccination clinics scheduled this week and next week. A second dose clinic for residents who have already received their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine is scheduled for June 23. VanDeVelde encouraged residents who have not already received a Pfizer shot, but wish to be vaccinated with the Pfizer vaccine, to contact Morgan County Health Department or local pharmacies. “Our last of the Pfizer vaccines, which are all second doses, will be on Wednesday June 23,” VanDeVelde said. “This will only be for second doses; no first doses will be available. For those who would prefer Pfizer doses, they will be able to receive those through the Morgan County Health Department’s vaccine clinics or are able to check into some pharmacies as well.” For residents who wish to receive the Moderna vaccine, SCHD will conduct a vaccine clinic for first and second doses next week Thursday. “Thursday, June 24,

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The latest COVID-19 data released by the Scott County Health Department shows zero active COVID-19 cases in the county since June 7. Likewise, no residents are currently in quarantine from being exposed to the virus. Scott County and Morgan County health departments continue to schedule vaccination clinics to help mitigate the chance of a resurgence of the virus.

for Moderna doses,” VanDeVelde said. “We will be doing first and second doses.” VanDeVelde went on to say that SCHD’s stockpile of Johnson & Johnson and Moderna vaccine doses continues to dwindle. “(Johnson & Johnson), we have 70 doses left,” VanDeVelde said. “These expire on Aug. 4. For Moderna, we have two different lot numbers. One of them, we have 80 doses left, and they expire on Aug. 31. The other lot number, we have 200 doses which expire on Sept. 7.” In order to continue to provide COVID-19 vaccines to residents of all ages who want them, SCHD is part-

nering with Morgan County Health Department. “Morgan County Health Department will be offering a COVID vaccine clinic for kids only on every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Passavant’s campus,” VanDeVelde said. “They will have signs up identifying the proper locations. We were told it will be held within the building closest to the Future Swings baseball/softball complex on the west side. They are also planning for a clinic in Meredosia sometime soon. They will keep us updated and we will let you know as well as share on our Facebook page when we are told of the time and date for this.”

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(Continued from A1) In other business, the council discussed mechanical issues discovered while refurbishing one of the city’s water wells, including a crack in the well head. “We discovered all kinds of issues,” McIntire said. “It was in bad shape.” The cost to repair the well is estimated at $24,731. “We’re not happy about the additional cost, but it would be foolish to reinstall something in that condition,” McIntire said. “It’s something we have to do. Hopefully, it will last eight to 12 years.” The council voted unanimously to pay the Layne Company, of Fenton, Mo., $24,731 to repair the damaged well.

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Better Newspapers, Inc. SCNC has busy May acquires Scott County Times

Greg Hoskins, publisher of Better Newspapers, Inc., is proud to announce the acquisition of five Illinois newspapers: Calhoun News-Herald, Greene Prairie Press, Pike Press, Scott County Times and Jersey County Journal, all headquartered in Jerseyville. Based in Mascoutah, Better Newspapers, Inc., is a family-owned company currently operating 31 publications in Illinois and Missouri. “My staff and I are looking forward to the challenges and, more importantly, continuing to meet the needs of the Jerseyville and surrounding communities,” Hoskins stated. Hoskins bought his first group of newspapers in Mascoutah when he formed Better Newspapers, Inc. on May 1, 1991, and the newspapers included: the Mascoutah Herald, Clinton County News, Fairview Heights Tribune, and Scott Flier, which serves Scott Air Force Base. Since that time, Hoskins has purchased Altamont News, Arthur Graphic Clarion, Record-Herald News in Arthur and Bond and Fayette County Shopper, The Shoppers Review in Highland, The Nashville News, The Troy Times-Tribune, The Journal and the Tri-County Journal, both in Tuscola, The Leader Union in Vandalia, Southern Champaign County Today in Villa Grove, The Breeze Courier (daily) and the Shopping Spree, both located in Taylorville, and the Illinois Business Journal, a monthly business publication.

Missouri publications include Wayne County Journal-Banner and Reynolds County Courier both in Piedmont, Ste. Genevieve Herald, Ozark Horse Trader in West Plains, the Mountain Echo and Mountain Echo Extra in Ironton and the Douglas County Herald in Ava. In 2012, Hoskins expanded his corporation by building a regional press plant in Altamont. This plant not only prints publications owned by Better Newspapers but also a variety of other newspapers in the area. Hoskins attended the University of Iowa where he earned a bachelor’s degree in fine arts. His first newspaper job was in the sales department of the Times Press in Streator. Hoskins discovered his love and respect for newspapers at the local company. After leaving the Times Press, he began working for American Publishing Company in West Frankfort. The experience took him to Arizona to work for Kramer Publications, which produced a daily newspaper and approximately 17 weekly newspaper and shopper publications. The corporate headquarters of Better Newspapers, Inc., is located in Mascoutah. It is an organization founded on family loyalty. Greg Hoskins is president of the corporation, and his wife, Linda, works in the editorial department. His son, Scott Hoskins, is the Metro East general manager, and his other son, Mark, is the regional manager for the press plant and newspapers in Altamont.

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May was a really busy month at the Scott County Nursing Center. It was National Nursing Home week, and all the changes with COVID kept the residents and staff on their toes. The weather wasn’t perfect for nursing home week to start out, but it got better as the week went on and the group made due with what they had. The residents spent the week tie-dying masks, doing

sand art and playing many games. The week ended with fresh fried fish and nice weather. The staff played a huge part in the festivities, dressing up and some even taking Cool Whip in the face by the residents. The residents appreciate those who donated items to make Nursing Home Week so enjoyable. The center also released their beautiful butterflies

that week and are still working on a memorial veterans’ wall. Van rides are also in the future for the residents, and a family recently donated an elevated flower bed to the home. Flowers were planted in it by the Winchester United Methodist Church Sunday School children. The residents are excited to see what the flowers look like once they come up.

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Hello from Alsey. Seems hot weather is here and so are the hummingbirds. I sit and watch them a lot. They sure are aggressive little things. Remember our men and women in uniform and the leaders of our country in your prayers. Others on our prayer list include Chuck Roberts, Mary Jane Killebrew, Rod and Connie Sturgeon, Edna Layne, Elma Redmon, Judy Cannon, Birdie Sturgeon, Jennifer Hoots, Doug Norris, Karla Cannon, Delores Cannon, David Wells, Brad Fundel, Lois Hart, Molly Bryon, Issac Taylor and Donnie McGee family. Happy Birthday to Debbie Griffith and Kristin Russell on June 7; Linda Oswald and Kevin Barber on June 8; Jordan Krebs and Bill Jocko on

June 9; Shirley Eddinger on June 10; Mike Fundel and Matt Rueter on June 11; Janet Smith, Taylor Harmon and Bryer Eddinger on June 13; Ryan Harmon on June 14; Scott Fundel and Matt Clayton on June 15; Junia Day and Kim Harmon on June 16; Jim Winningham on June 18; Bev Pohlman, John Reuter and Vicky Baird on June 19; Julie Hettinger and Chris Parker on June 20; D.D. Moore and Kelly Howard on June 21; Tina Morely on June 22; Mike Moore, Gina Brockhouse and Tyler Matthew Andrews on June 23 and Joe Cody on June 24. Happy Anniversary to Cecil and Rosalee Lyons on June 13; Mancel and Julie Day on June 15; Dan and Genise Hatcher on June a15; Danny and Carrie Burke on June 17;

Tom and Dorothy Benton on June 18; Ray and Nancy Steele on June 2; Don and Janice Jefferson on June 24; Alvin and Debbie Foster on June 24. Alsey Burgoo Picnic will be held on Aug. 7. Burgoo sales start at 7 a.m. Saturday morning. Lunch will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hamburger stand open. There will be activities for kids and Queen, Junior Miss and Little Mister and Princess contests. The parade is at 10 a.m. See you there. That’s all folks. Have a good week. Be a friend to someone in need this week.

Residents reminded to be aware Garden tasks to help get your landscape through the summer of scams targeting Illinoisans After some up and down temperatures earlier this year, it seems summer has settled in for good. While a lot of the work we do in the garden happens in the spring, that doesn’t mean we can coast through the summer. Here are some things we can be doing in our landscapes to help keep them going through the summer. Q Water As the temperatures heat up and the spigot in the sky turns off, providing supplemental water to our plants is often necessary. There are a variety of ways you can go about watering your plants. From just the hose with a nozzle, over-head sprinklers or drip irrigation. However you decide to water your plants, in general, most will need 1-2 inches of water a week, either through rainfall or irrigation. Make sure to keep a close eye on your raised beds and container gardens. Raised beds and containers dry out much quicker than plants in the ground. Therefore, these will likely need to be watered more frequently. It’s not uncommon to have to water potted plants daily during particularly hot, dry stretches of weather. Q Weeds Make sure you stay on top of weeds and don’t allow them to go to seed. Mechanical (hand pulling, hoeing, etc.) is a good way to control small weeds or weeds in small areas. If you have large areas of weeds, herbicides may be the best option for management. Mulching your plants can also help keep weeds down not only in flower beds and around trees, but also in vegetable gardens. Try using organic mulches like wood chips, straw, or shredded leaves. Not only will they help keep weeds down, as they break down they will also add organic matter to the soil.

Q Pests Pest populations can also explode as the temperatures continue to heat up. It is important to go out and scout your landscape at least once a week. This will help you keep track of what’s going on in your garden and help you stay on top of any pests that may be present. When managing pests in your landscape, try to utilize IPM practices. Depending on the pest you’re dealing with, there may be management options other than spraying pesticides. Often using cultural, physical and biological management techniques can provide adequate control of pests. Q Flowers Many annual flowers don’t require much care other than the occasional watering. However, some will benefit from deadheading. Doing this encourages the plants to produce more flowers and helps keep them from looking ragged. Some annuals that may benefit from deadheading are geraniums, marigolds, salvia and snapdragons. Q Vegetables Make sure you’re harvesting vegetables like cucumbers, sweet corn and green beans at the proper time. Also, keep up with harvesting your other vegetables, such as tomatoes and peppers. Come July and August, you can begin planting your fall garden. Many cool-season vegetables that we grow in the spring, like broccoli, cabbage, carrots, lettuce and spinach, can be planted again in mid-to-late summer to extend our growing season. For more summer gardening tips, check out the Good Growing blog at go.illinois. edu/goodgrowing. Good Growing Tip of the Week: In addition to keeping weeds down, mulch will help retain soil moisture, meaning you may not have to water as often.

Illinois Caverns to reopen to the public

Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced Illinois Caverns, a staple attraction in southern Illinois, will reopen to the public Wednesday, June 16, after being closed for more than 10 years. “As the life-saving power of vaccination allows more and more Illinoisans to get back out there and explore this summer, I’m delighted to announce that travelers will be able to add the Illinois Caverns to their road trip itineraries for the first time in over a decade,” Gov. JB Pritzker said. “Starting June 16, visitors can explore these natural wonders feeling secure in IDNR’s ongoing management of the native ecosystem, which allows Illinoisans to explore nature while also letting nature thrive. The Illinois Caverns are the perfect addition to any Metro East or Southern Illinois road trip – and visitors from across the Midwest can visit enjoyillinois.com to plan their safe summer adventures.” Illinois Caverns, along with all IDNR-managed caves in Illinois, were closed in 2010 as a precaution again the spread of White-nose Syndrome (WNS), a fatal disease which affects certain types of cave-dwelling bats. “The caverns – one of the state’s scenic wonders – attracted visitors from across the state, which is why the decision was made to close them,” said Joe Kath, Endangered Species Program manager with IDNR. “Our biologists felt that proactively closing Illinois Caverns, and other state-managed caves across the state, was the best option to protect the state’s bat population from WNS.” While WNS cannot be transmitted to humans or other animals, it is fatal to hibernating bats. Named for the white fungus that infects skin of the muzzle, ears, and wings of hibernating bats, the fungus thrives in cold and humid conditions characteristic of caves and mines used by bats. Scientists believe that WNS is transmitted

primarily from bat to bat, but there is a possibility that it may also be transmitted by humans inadvertently carrying the fungus from cave to cave on their clothing and gear, necessitating the closure of the state’s caves. “Compared to many other caves and mines in Illinois testing positive for WNS, the prevalence of this disease in bats hibernating within Illinois Caverns has been relatively low,” Kath said. “A small number of animals exhibiting the white fungal growth on their muzzles was first documented at Illinois Caverns in 2013. Since then, instances of WNS at Illinois Caverns continue to be very localized. Further, the bat population was never significant in this cave and seems to be the same despite WNS being witnessed in a small number of animals.” While the site was closed, staff were able to complete necessary repairs and maintenance to buildings and the site in general. “We certainly didn’t like to see the site closed, but the closure did allow us to complete some necessary work to ensure the safety and enjoyment of our visitors once we reopen,” said Von Bandy, director of Office of Land Management at IDNR. “We are always looking for ways to engage with the state’s diverse population and Illinois Caverns is like no other IDNR site. There are so many excellent opportunities for everyone from school-aged children to adults looking for something other than one of our existing outdoor program offerings.” Beginning June 16, Illinois Caverns will be open seasonally from April through October. Weekly, the site will be open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ahead of the public opening, media are invited to attend a media preview day Tuesday, June 15 at 1 p.m. at Illinois Caverns, 4369 G Road, Waterloo, 62298. IDNR representatives will be on hand to answer questions about the site and future accommodations.

Because of fraudsters continued attempts to entice the public into falling victim to scam texts and email, Secretary of State Jesse White is reminding residents to be on alert for multiple scams claiming to be from the Secretary of State’s office seeking personal information to defraud Illinoisans. “My office is working with the Illinois Attorney General’s office to protect Illinoisans from falling victim to these fraudulent schemes,” White said. White is again reminding the public to beware of scammers who are sending unsolicited text messages or emails claiming to be from the Illinois Secretary of State. In some instances, the scammers copy the Secretary of State website logos and masthead to appear official. White says these texts and emails are scams and recipients should not click on any links or provide any information. Visiting these various fraudulent websites could place malware on the recipients’ devices or trick them into disclosing sensi-

tive personal information. The Secretary of State’s office NEVER requests personal information, like a Social Security number, via text message or email. “Delete the text or email,” he said. “Do not click on them and do not provide any of your personal information.” White encourages people to take steps to protect their personal information: Q Delete emails and texts that promise or offer access to driver’s licenses or state ID cards, and do not click on any links contained in such emails or text messages, as they may place malware on your devices. Q Hang up on any calls, including robocalls, which ask individuals to take immediate action or provide

personally-identifiable information, such as your Social Security number or bank account number. Q Ask to use other types of identifiers besides your Social Security number. Q Keep your software up to date, including your phone and computer operating systems and antivirus protection programs. Most phones, computers and antivirus software can be set to update automatically when new software versions are released. If you have questions about text message scams or identity theft, please call the Illinois Attorney General’s Consumer Fraud Hotline at 800-386-5438 (Chicago), 800-243-0618 (Springfield) or 800-243-0607 (Carbondale).

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t some time or another most of us dream of doing something big, perhaps writing a great book or starting a business that changes the world, or perhaps performing some amazing athletic or artistic feat. It is all well and good to dream, but it is the small things of everyday life that make up the warp and woof of our existence. The small things are our everyday interactions with our family, our friends and our classmates or co-workers. It is in these small things that we reveal our characters and cultivate our truest selves. Often it is in these small things that we fail, perhaps by losing our temper or otherwise reacting poorly to minor things. It is also worth noting that even when we are trying to do something great or are faced with some huge task,

we do it one step at a time, and again it comes down to the little things. The small acts of kindness and courtesy, the smile and the friendly greeting can make a big difference in the lives of those around us. Resolve to perform these small gestures with love and you will thereby have done something great. –Christopher Simon

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Horoscopes ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 You may be confused about a love interest’s seeming lack of communication this week, Aries. What may seem like silence to you could be patience to him or her.

VIRGO Aug 24/Sept 22 It seems as if your financial investments and working relationships are moving along smoothly, Virgo. If you have plans to pursue new ventures, now is the time to act.

AQUARIUS Jan 21/Feb 18 You can fix problems for others or yourself with ease, Aquarius. In fact, others may start coming to you for help more often. It can be emotionally fulfilling to help others.

TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 It may be challenging to see the progress you are making when it comes in small quantities, Taurus. Rest assured you are getting things done and moving along.

LIBRA Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you may start to feel at ease in situations that may have put you on edge in the past. This may mean that you’re learning the ropes or that you’ve gotten experience.

PISCES Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, with a steadier financial situation and improved self-esteem, you have less to worry about what the future will bring you.

GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, others have a lot of interest in you, and that can lift your spirits — especially if you are looking for a new job. Being in demand also can lead to new friendships.

SCORPIO Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, with so much high energy, you can accomplish anything that you set your mind to this week. You might even polish off your entire to-do list.

CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, the praise you deserve finally arrives. After all of this waiting, the recognition can be a bit overwhelming. However, do your best to accept it with grace.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21 Positive new influences may come in your life through a new relationship or a career change, Sagittarius. Embrace the changes and enjoy the results.

LEO Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, someone you haven’t seen in a while reaches out to reconnect. It may come as a surprise to hear from this person, but welcome him or her with open arms.

CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you have all the support in the world but you may not be ready to embrace it. Accepting help is not a sign of weakness. Rather, it shows you are self-confident.

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NO TRESPASSING or hunting allowed on the land in Batchtown owned by Steve and Cindy Meszaros. Violators will be prosecuted. 9.8.21 NO TRESPASSING or hunting allowed on the land in Batchtown owned by Marcy Klockenkemper, Judy Lamer, Jeremy Russell, Bonnie Stepanek and Cindy Mezzos. Violators will be prosecuted. 9.8.21

NO TRESPASSING of any kind is permitted on the Kim Kamp and Joe Stelbrink farm located on Summit Grove Rd., Kampsville. Violators will be prosecuted. 8.26.21 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 6.23.21 Nick and Margaret Voke, Old Pearl, IL. Violators will be prosecuted. 3.24.22 900A-NO TRESPASSING NO HUNTING or fishing on the CALHOUN COUNTY Swanson Ransom farm located in NO TRESPASSING on William and Hardin & Martinsburg Townships. Geraldine Schleeper Farms. 6.9.21 Violators will be prosecuted. 4.20.22

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AUCTIONS Large Estate Live Auction The following items from the Estate of Jackie Rudolph will be sold at public auction Saturday June 26, 2021 at 9:30 am located 7 miles south of Jerseyville, Illinois on Rt. 109 to Rt. 3 then southwest 5 miles to 21024 State Hwy 3 Grafton, Illinois or from Grafton, Illinois go northeast 3 miles on Rt. 3 to 21024 State Hwy 3 Grafton, Illinois. Watch for signs!! Lot of Cub Cadet Mowers, Hit & Miss Motors, Tools, Trailers, Antiques & Collectables. Auctioneers Note: Jackie was an avid collector most of his life. This is only a partial listing of items that will be sold.This is a large auction and we will be running two sale rings part of the day!!! Large collection of toy trucks, cars & motorcycles some NIB, Large collection of spark plugs, Old spark plug tester, Large collection of advertising tire ashtrays, 8“ glass funnel & old horse clocks, Horse collar w/mirror, Wooden slaw cutter, Lot of stoneware & hand crank coffee grinder, Cast iron pot w/lid, Edison Fireside Phonograph no horn, Old Flexible & Fleetwing Top Flash wooden sleds, Antique glasses, Christmas decorations, Blow torches & old fans, Featherlight portable sewing machine, Wards combination treadle & electric sewing machine, Brother & Montgomery Ward sewing machines, Marlin Special Smokeless Steel 12ga, 2000 Southwest Express 16 ft.tandem axle Display trailer, 16ft. tandem axle utility trailer, 1984 12ft. Homemade single axle trailer, Fuller & Johnson Hit & Miss engine, Economy Hit & Miss engine, Witte Hit & Miss engine, Cushman Hit & Miss engine, StoverHit & Miss engine, Twin Disc PTO clutch, (2) new 4 cyl. Military engines, Unusual push plow & planter, Very large collection hand crank grinders, old wooden sleds & RR steel wheel cart, Gibson H Jr Pedal tractor, (2) Hapgood cast iron seats, Corn sheller & corn chopper grinder, Cub Cadet 72, 100, 124 & IH Cub riding mowers, Cub Cadet 85, 102, 106, 122, 125 & 1100 riding mower, MF 8 & Ford LGT riding mowers, Cub Cadet front blades & plows, Lot of Cub Cadet, MF, & etc. body & engine parts, Lot of engines & parts of all kinds, Limited LTD forced air wood furnace, Troy Bilt Pony Tiller, Kohler generator for parts, Several old engines some w/hand clutch, Lots & lots of small engines, Lawn mower lift, Transmission jack, Several old Maytag washing machines & wash tubs, Several lawn carts & roller, Charge Air Pro upright 80 gal. Air compressor, Belt drive presses, steel wheel carts & steel tables, Concrete mixer, wheel barrow, shallow well pumps, Wood carpenters box, extension cords, ladder jacks, Portable air compressor, jump starts, log chains & binders, Snap-On, Craftsman & other tools, Craftsman stack tool box, Lot of vises, pitcher pumps, chain saws, Lot of air & electric tools, Lot of garden tools of all kinds, Lawn spreader, shop vac, scroll saws, Cyclone air Bead Blaster, Bench grinders, drill presses, battery chargers, Lincoln 225 welder, Cutting torch set w/bottles, Lawson bolt bin w/ bolts, Air hose reel, chop saw, Lot of screws, bolts, nails & etc, Lot of drill bits, clamps, gas cans, pipe wrenches, electric tools & etc. Lots & lots of hand tools, wrenches, sockets & etc, Lot of rachet straps, saws, primitives, Several steel & wood work benches, Old well pumps, sawmill blades, weed eaters, Lot of push & riding mowers and parts, Lot of very unusual items of all kinds. Terms: Cash or check with 2 Id‘s. No ID No number. Announcements sale day take precedence over all printed matter. Lunch will be served. For more information contact auctioneer at 217-242-1709. Seller: Estate of Jackie Rudolph - 21024 State Hwy 3, Grafton, Illinois

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This Day In History June 16

- Rome was sacked by the Vandal army. - The War of the Roses ended with the Battle of Stoke.

- The Simonstown agreement on naval cooperation between Britain and South Africa - The ban on Nazi storm ended. The agreement was fortroopers was lifted by the von Pa- mally ended by mutual agreement after 169 years. pen government in Germany. - France accepted a German proposal for a security pact.

- Mary, Queen of Scots, was imprisoned in Lochleven Castle in Scotland.

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- U.S. President George H.W. Bush welcomed Russian President Boris Yeltsin to a meeting in Washington, DC. The two agreed in principle to reduce strategic weapon arsenals by about two-thirds by the year 2003.

- The U.S. Postal Service released a set of seven stamps that featured Bill Haley, Buddy Holly, Clyde McPhatter, Otis Redding, Ritchie Valens, Dinah - Leonid Brezhnev was Washington and Elvis Presley. named the first Soviet president of the USSR. He was the - Russian voters had their first person to hold the post of first independent presidential president and Communist Party election. Boris Yeltsin was the General Secretary. He replaced winner after a run-off. Nikolai Podgorny. - The U.S. Circuit Court - U.S. President Carter and of Appeals said that a 1992 Panamanian leader Omar Tor- federal music piracy law does rijos ratified the Panama Canal not prohibit a palm-sized detreaties. vice that can download highquality digital music files from - The film adaptation of the Internet and play them at “Grease” premiered in New York home. City. - U.S. federal regulators - The movie “The Blues approved the merger of Bell Brothers” opened in Chicago, IL. Atlantic and GTE Corp. The merger created the nation’s - The “Chicago Tribune” largest local phone company. purchased the Chicago Cubs baseball team from the P.K. Wrig- - U.S. Secretary of Enley Chewing Gum Company for ergy Bill Richardson reported $20.5 million. that an employee at the Los Alamos National Laboratory - Yuri Andropov was elected in New Mexico had discovered chairman of the Presidium of the that two computer hard drives Supreme Soviet. The position were missing. was the equivalent of president. - California began issuing - Wilson Ferreira Aldunate marriage licenses to same-sex was arrested upon his return from couples. an eleven year exile. Aldunate had been a popular Uruguayan - Amazon announced opposition leader. plans to buy Whole Foods for $13.7 billion. - Willie Banks broke the world record for the triple jump with a leap of 58 feet, 11-1/2 https://on-this-day.com/onthisday/ thedays/alldays/jun16.htm inches in the U.S.A. championships in Indianapolis, IN.

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Ice cream social to be held in Winchester An ice cream social with music by talented violinist Meredith Spradlin will be held Sunday, June 27, at the Historic Winchester Depot, Winchester. This event is a fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association and will be held outdoors from 2-4 p.m at the West Cherry Street location. In case of unpleasant weather, the program will be moved indoors. Along with serving ice cream and fixings, individual fruit pies by Sweet Annie’s Pies and sugar cookies by Sweet Sugar are being offered. Meredith Spradlin is the daughter of Henry and Stacie Spradlin of Quincy and currently a student at Northern Illinois University pursuing violin performance and music education. Spradlin has been taking violin lessons since the age of 5 and has performed with the Quincy Symphony and the Quincy Area Youth Orchestra. She has participated in summer music camps including the Interlochen Summer Arts Camp, the Chicago Suzuki Institute, the Ottawa Suzuki Strings Insti-

tute and PhoenixPhest where she was involved in orchestras, chamber programs and private lessons. Every 65 seconds someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s. Currently there is not a cure for Alzheimer’s disease nor are there any survivors. This fundraiser is being held in recognition of the Alzheimer’s Association’s “The Longest Day” event, which is a national occasion to draw attention to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Every day is the longest day for people with living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers, and this event is to help honor those individuals and recognize the need for research and awareness. Plan to join us for this afternoon of beautiful music and ice cream delights. Bring your own chair and bring a friend! If you have any questions, feel free to contact Pam Hembrough, Alzheimer’s volunteer, at (217) 473-6427.

MEREDITH SPRADLIN

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The fun of fair pageantry The Western Illinois Fair kicks off next Wednesday, June 23 with a queen and princess pageant. Contestants for the title of princess are, front row, left to right: Ella Little, Winchester; Maggie Schnake, Winchester and Ahna York, Pittsfield. In back, the Miss Western Illinois Fair contestants are, left to right: Libby Lemons, Nebo; Hannah Snow, Pittsfield; Reagan Stauffer, Griggsville. Also competing are: Anna May, Jacksonville; Jennifer Bingham, Griggsville and Renae Martin, Perry. Both pageants start at 7 p.m. at the fairgrounds in Griggsville.

Dean’s lists and honor rolls Area students named to academic achievement list this school year include: Q Emily Vineyard of Winchester, who attends Blackburn College Q Joyce Killday of Win-

chester, who attends Westminster College Q John Wood Community College students Gabriel Cox, Drew Evans and Abby Schone, all of Winchester.

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Open House Thursday, June 17th 5-7pm Antiques and collectibles-11 large trunks, mantel clock, small pedestal table,10 drawer cabinet, rocker/ padded seat, desk, phonograph cabinet[missing componets], large radio cabinet, 4 leg 4 drawer cabinet, magazine rack, telescope,irons, apple peeler, Harper magazine set, notary stamp, wicker chair, small washing machine, sewing machine cabinet, spoon collection, 2 man saw, several crocks, decorataive beer stines, silver ware set, books[many] Household- Pfaltzgraff stoneware[large amount], maple dining table/6 chairs, white bedroom set, 5 barstools, 4’ pine bar, glider rocker, wash bowel/pitcher, lamps, TXLOW UDFN GUDZHU ¿OLQJ FDE XVXDO NLWFKHQ LWHPV KRUVH collar mirror Appliances-GE ref/freezer, microwave, Hotpoint washer/dryer, several air conditioners, Mowers, misc.-L111 JD mower, Cub Cadet push mower, Minolta X-700 camera, Kodak picture printer, ladders, shelving, shovels, rakes, yard cart, leaf blower, 24” bicycle, nice lawn chairs, lefthanded golf clubs, luggage cart Auctioneer note, call Rick for more info, open house, or private showing

Seller: Maxine Whittaker Power of Attorney—Susan Drake ph. 217-370-4014

See website for additional photos

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Winchester, Illinois

Greene County Agricultural Fair

Open Sheep Show June 21, 2021

Grand Champion Ewe $125 Reserve Grand Champion Ewe $50 Grand Champion Ram $125 Reserve Grand Champion Ram $50 Grand Champion Wether $125 Reserve Grand Champion Wether $50

Open Beef Show June 24, 2021

Grand Champion Heifer $400 Reserve Grand Champion Heifer $100 Grand Champion Steer $400 Reserve Grand Champion Steer $100 Grand Champion Bull $150 Reserve Grand Champion Bull $50

Open Swine Show June 24, 2021

Grand Champion Barrow $250 Reserve Grand Champion Barrow $125 Grand Champion Gilt $250 Reserve Grand Champion Gilt $125

Open Goat Show June 25, 2021

Meat Champion $100 Market Doe Champion $75