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By CARMEN ENSINGER Scott County Times In order to give the 2020 graduates of Bluffs and Winchester High Schools a somewhat “normal” graduation ceremony, the two districts made plans for a summer graduation ceremony. Due to the pandemic, the regular graduation in May was cancelled and a “virtual graduation ceremony” was held. A graduate was allowed to bring a few close relatives to see them receive their diploma and a specified time which was taped and later shared with parents and relatives. There was no formal graduation ceremony. However, it was hoped that the pandemic would be over by the end of July, so a date of July 25 had been set aside for a “normal” graduation

"This decision was based on the current restrictions of large gatherings to no more than 50 people."

Kevin Blankenship Bluffs and Winchester Superintendent ceremony. That is not going to happen. Winchester and Bluff’s Superintendent Kevin Blankenship made the announcement on social media and on the district’s website. “This decision was based on the current restrictions of large gatherings to no more than

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There is nothing better to cool off on a hot humid day than a shaved ice treat. Morgan Kunz, of the Shaved Ice Shack in Winchester hands a treat to a customer Saturday afternoon.

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Anthony Baird (back) and Liam Melanson and Jeffery McIntire (front) meet up with friends at the Shaved Ice Shack in Winchester Saturday.

50 people,” he said. “This was not the conclusion of a great school year that any of us expected or wished for, but the support and resilience of our students demonstrates the strength and resolve of our communities. This support did not go unnoticed and on behalf of the faculty, staff, administration and Board of Education, we thank you for all of your support.” Blankenship said the video of the virtual graduation ceremony is still available on the district’s website and social media pages. Seniors who were the recipients of scholarships were also recognized and honored through virtual ceremonies and posted on social media. Community members also organized parades and other gatherings to recognize the graduating seniors and their accomplishments.

Winchester Municipal Court sees results By CARMEN ENSINGER Scott County Times Winchester Mayor Rex McIntire admits he had his doubts about how effective setting up a municipal court in the city to handle ordinance violations would be, but those doubts are gone now. The city held its first municipal court hearing on June 26 with four individuals appearing before retired Judge Michael Roseberry. One case was continued because of a medical issue with the person cited. “The other three, however, all appeared in court as scheduled and all three had remedied the various ordinace violations that they had been cited for,” City Attorney John Paul Coonrod said. “Not only that, but nine other individuals with recurring problem properties cleaned up their mess after just receiving a written warning, which comes before the citation.” Coonrod said that most of the violations are for the accumulation of garbage or debris on property or allowing grass and weeds to grow too high in the yards. “These other nine properties had allowed the accumulation of junk, debris and weeds in the past and hadn’t cleaned it up, but as soon as we started issuing citations to others in town, they cleaned theirs up,” he said. “Those individuals, having gotten word that the city has a municipal court and is now in the business of enforcing its ordinances, decided it was time to take care of the problems.” Coonrod spent months creating the ordinace that created the municipal court. “It was somewhat of a complex task because the state statutes are vague as to what form any court should take, so a lot of thought had to go into how you set up the court system that gives the residents who might be cited the appropriate protections,” he said. “The one thing we wanted to ensure was that residents would have plenty of notice ahead of the court hearing date because if you do get cited, you are required to show up at the hearing.” As in any court hearing, atten-

dance is mandatory. “Saying you have to work that day isn’t a good enough excuse to get out of appearing,” Coonrod said. “The flip side of that is that if you are going to demand that someone appear, it is only fair that you give them plenty of notice before their hearing. This court system is drafted in such a way to ensure that, even years down the line, the city will be required to give adequate notice to people.” There are also other checks and balances written into the court system. “The entire council has to vote to issue each citation,” Coonrod said. “That way it is not in the hands of just one individual, which would be the code enforcement officer, it’s in the hands of all of the elected officials.” So why the need for a municipal court system? Because of the high cost of hearing a case on an ordinance violation in the circuit court. It costs around $2,000 to hear a case in the Circuit Court. In the municipal court, the retired judge presiding is paid a fee for his day’s work, which is a mere fraction of the $2,000 price tag of the Circuit Court, and he can hear numerous cases. “It took a great deal of time to draft an ordinance that was both cost efficient to the city and still effective,” Coonrod said. “It took a substantial amount of time to draft an ordinance that would set up the court system in a way that is most cost effective and delivered the results the city wants, while also protecting and safeguarding the due process rights of local residents.” There are several steps prior to the issuance of a citation and the appearance before the municipal court. “First there is an informal effort by the ordinance enforcement officer who pays a visit to the tenant or land owner and just asks them if they wouldn’t mind cleaning it up,” Coonrod said. “If they don’t respond to that request, then the enforcement officer will follow up with a written notice of the violation, and if they don’t (See, COURT, A2)

Old School Museum opens for season By CARMEN ENSINGER Scott County Times here is an old saying – better late than never – and this saying applies to the opening of the Old School Museum in Winchester which opened their doors for the 2020 season on Friday, July 3. “We are thrilled to be able to share the history of Winchester and Scott County with visitors once again,” owner Patricia Wallace said. “We are a few months behind schedule, but like most museums, we were unable to open because of the restrictions in place because of the COVID-19 pandemic.” The museum is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and they are working within the Phase IV guidelines from the state. “We are requiring all visitors to the museum to wear a mask and use hand sanitizer, which we have placed at the front door, before entry,” Wallace said. “We have masks available for those who do not have them and our employees will be wearing masks as well.” Perhaps the most notable addition this year is the Freesen flag. “This 48-star flag has been donated to the museum by Bob and Deb Freesen,” Wallace said. “This is the flag that draped the coffin of the late Oscar Freesen, Bob’s father.” Wallace said later this summer the museum will feature a collection of posters available through the Smithsonian Institution’s Traveling Exhibition service celebrating the 100th anniversary of the suffrage in America. The exhibition is entitled – “Votes for Women: A Portrait of Persistence” and is based on the National Portrait Gallery exhibition of the same name.

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Randy Sharrow, from Carrollton, stops to take a look at the many different arrow heads in a display case at the front of the Old School Museum Saturday afternoon. The Old School Museum opened for the season on July 3 and is open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout the summer.

“This exhibition is a compelling exploration of the women’s suffrage movement and its relevance to American’s lives today,” Wallace said. “The 19th amendment to the United States Constitution, giving women the right to vote, was passed in 1920.” Women fought for the right to vote starting in 1848 when the first women’s rights convention was held in Senaca Falls, N.Y. Women’s sufferage was proposed by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and agreed to by an impassioned argument from Frederick Douglass.

Actually, women had the right to vote in latter part of the 1770s. Gradually, state by state, these rights were revoked by the individual states, with New York being the first state to take the vote away from women in 1777. Massachusetts followed in 1780, New Hampshire in 1784, and in 1787, the United States Constitutional Convention placed voting qualifications in the hands of the states. Women in all states except New Jersey lost the right to vote. New Jersey was ahead of its time and granted the right to vote to “all free inhabitants” including women. However, in 1807 they lost that right and New Jersey was the last state to revoke the right to vote for women. This exhibition tells the history of the struggle of women to gain the right to vote through an array of early photographic portraits, paintings, engravings, works on paper, lithographs, video, newspapers, postcards, books, ballots, banners, fliers, a china set, embroidery and pennants. “Those visiting the exhibition will be able to see authentic objects, including original banners from the National Women’s Party, a late 18th century ballot box and original writings by influential suffragists,” Wallace said. “This exhibition is meant to deepen our understanding of women’s contributions to the nation and the world.” The Old School Museum is located at 110 East Cherry in Winchester. All are welcome and there is no charge for admission, however a donation would be welcome. The museum is open on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Please call 217-742-8090 for information or to arrange for group visits. The museum also has a Facebook page and website at www.oldschoolmuseum.org.

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his time of year, the water level in the rivers are naturally low. Usually, the rains are of the thunderstorm variety and are not long, ongoing, soakers. This can make fishing harder but more centralized. Basically, find the areas that produce the most oxygen and more fish will congregate there. Another benefit of low water is that it exposes oddities that one normally doesn’t see during other seasons. Just the other day, my wife and I were floating the river. No fishing. Just floating. Since she has only recently been trying this, she has discovered sights she has never seen. It has made me look more intense at the things I may have overlooked. One of the views came just the other day. I noticed a tree that had succumbed to erosion. It had fallen and was laying parallel to the bank. Not upright. Not growing tall. Not reaching to the heavens. Nope. Laying on its side. And yet, as I looked closer, I discovered branches with full foliage. Yep, fallen, and yet finding a way to keep a foothold in its foundation, long enough to produce a harvest of hope. I immediately thought of you. You, who has fallen. You, who has lost most of your foundation. You, who are parallel with the grave that’s trying to suck you in. You, who is holding on for dear life. You see, sometimes your greatest service to God will be when all you have is your most basic belief. It will be when what you’re holding on to is as fragile as its

ever been. Sometimes your greatest ministry will be when you have fallen, are laying on your side, and have only a small spray of fruit to show for your faith. You see, what brought my attention to this tree was not its abundance of fruit as it stretched its perfect limbs toward the heavens, but what captured my attention was how it was eking out fruit while in its most vulnerable position. You see, it grabs no one’s attention when you’re doing things as they are supposed to be done. But when God brings water from rock, or fruit from a tree that has been cut low, or hope from a man that has been leveled by an unsuspected blow, an unbelieving world takes notice. You see, the mighty oak beside this sickly sycamore garnered no praise. But this one seemingly lifeless and battered tree, just might bring hope to thousands of readers. And that each one may be encouraged to realize that as long as there’s one root stuck deep in a good foundation, God can bring about noticeable and productive fruit that can give hope to everyone who floats by. –––––––––––––––––––––––––– ■ 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. . He can be reached at gary@outdoortruths.org.

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By BILL HOAGLAND Just when I thought the news couldn’t get any worse, I learned last week that there is a subspecies of snake that can fly. And they are venomous. Isn’t that great. As a person who has spent a lot of time outdoors in my lifetime, I learned long ago that snakes show up when you least expect them. As a result, I instinctively look for snakes on the ground when I am walking in the woods. But the possibility of a snake flying at you from above adds another complication to what should otherwise be a simple walk in the woods. So what’s the deal with these flying snakes? The technical name for the flying snake is chrysopelea; there are five subspecies, all of which are found in South Asia. These snakes are actually gliding snakes in that they climb to the top of tall trees and then they “push off”

toward their destination on the ground. By sucking in their abdomen and flattening their rib cage while in flight, these snakes are able to double the width of their bodies as they descend. And as they descend, they undulate their bodies back and forth in an “S” configuration. These two factors cause increased upward air pressure underneath their bodies, similar to the air pressure under a frizbee. And like the frisbee, this allows these snakes to “glide” long distances— sometimes as far as the length of a football field from their point of departure. And they can alter their “flight plan” after “take-off”; they actually have the ability to change directions while in flight. These snakes range in size from two to four feet in length. Their usual prey are rodents and other small animals. They only hunt during daylight hours, which makes sense since

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it would seem that flying after dark could be a bit risky even for a snake. But here is the best part: they are only “mildly” venomous, whatever that means. Apparently the fangs are permanently fixed in the rear of the mouth so that the chances of a human being envenomed, we are told, are slight. Isn’t that comforting? Of course, you can buy one of these flying snakes on the internet. The going price for a “paradise tree snake”, one of the five subspecies, is only $499.99. You just know that sooner or later, some idiot here in the US is going to buy a male and

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(Continued from A1) have the violation remedied within 30 days then a citation may follow. Only after all of that does the city council consider whether or not to issue a citation so there is a good month of informal efforts to gain compliance before the city can actually cite anyone.” Residents will have their day in court, and the judge will hear their case as well as the city’s. “The city will present evidence to our municipal judge as to the existence of the violation and the judge will most likely rule that, yes, a violation has occurred because the city isn’t going to take a case to court unless a violation has actually occurred,” Coonrod said. “At that point, the person in violation would be issued a fine that could range from $100 to several hundred dollars, depending on the severity of the violation.” There are also consequences if these fines are not paid. “After a person is fined, that is a legal judgement against that person,” Coonrod said. “If that per-

son is a landowner, the city can place a lien on their property which will stay on that property for decades. Or, the city can utlize a program set up by the state comptroller whereby the city will submit the name and amount owed by an individual for these fines to her office and her office would withhold that amount from the offending individuals state tax return year after year until the balance is paid off.” Coonrod said that since most people look forward to their tax returns in the summer, this creates good leverage for the city. “This gives the city some real muscle in collecting these fines,” Coonrod said. “So there will be consequences if a person is fined and they don’t pay the fine. It’s not like a judgement that is never going to be recovered. The city will receive the money one way or another.” The next municipal court date is set for July 31. The council approved issuing citations to five more individuals in the city.

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female so that we can have lots of little critters flying around here too. So if you were thinking that South Asia is far enough away that you will never have to worry about a snake landing on your shoulders, maybe we will need to rethink that at some point. ––––––––––––––––––– ■ 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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Scott county students receive Rotary award Twenty-eight west central Illinois students received 2020 Rotary Scholar-Athlete Awards from the Jacksonville Rotary Club in early June. The awards recognize one senior student from each high school for demonstrating outstanding leadership, athletic achievement and academic excellence during his or her high school career. Students were selected based on the recommendations of school administrators and coaches. Drew Evans received the award for Bluffs High School and Gabe Cox received the award for Winchester High School. “Drew, Gabe and the other recipients exhibit

characteristics that will prepare them well for leadership in their communities, in future educational endeavors, and in their chosen careers,” Brittany Henry, president of the Jacksonville Rotary Club, said. “We are proud to recognize their achievements through our Scholar-Athlete Awards.” Award recipients are: Kyia Privia, A-C Central High School; Micah Carlock, Beardstown High School; Drew Evans, Bluffs High School; Nathan Hendricker, Brown County High School; Sydney Baalman, Calhoun High School; Kennedy Ruyle, Carrollton High School; Jackson Smith, Franklin High School;

Taylor Smith, Greenfield High School; Tucker Kunzeman, Griggsville-Perry High School; Tory Wickman, Havana High School; Shaylin Poore, Illinois School for the Deaf; Christian Soltermann, Jacksonville High School; Meredosia-Chambersburg High School, Madison Gregory; Zachary Brewer, New Berlin High School; Chad “Brady” Brown, North Greene High School; Blake Motley, Northwestern High School; William Guthrie, Pittsfield High School; Brennan McEwen, Pleasant Hill High School; Alexandria Fraase, Pleasant Plains High School; Nicholas Rebbe, PORTA High School; Kirsten Huffman, Routt Catholic

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Dealing with algae growth starts before it becomes problem Algae are simple aquatic plants that we often find growing in bodies of water throughout Illinois. We often associate algae with a slimy feeling that makes our ponds and lakes less attractive; it gets stuck on our fishing poles, and it makes swimming less enjoyable. Although algae often get a negative rep, it does produce more than 50 percent of oxygen in our atmosphere. However, like most things, algae are beneficial under the right circumstances. Excessive algae growth can cause taste and odor problems with drinking water and can even kill fish by limiting oxygen and food. Algae problems occur when an overabundance of nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus) enter the pond. These nutrients are often from runoff of fertilized lawns, fields, pastures, feedlots, septic tanks and leach fields. Older ponds tend to have a buildup of nutrients which can make it more susceptible to algae issues. To prevent algae problems from happening, it is best to plan to control the issue before it becomes a problem. Methods to prevent algae problems include reducing the amount of nutrients entering your pond by avoiding fertilizer applications around the pond. If you are surrounded by fields

or pasture, it is suggested to establish a buffer strip (at least 100 feet) of grass and trees around the edge of the pond. Another option includes water diversion terraces to direct runoff from surrounding fields away from the pond. If algae growth has already become a problem in a pond, there are still options for control. One method is using fish to eat the algae. Two fish that are used for this are Mozambique Tilapia and Triploid Grass Carp. The tilapia must be restocked every year as they don’t survive at temperatures below 55 Fahrenheit, and the grass carp will eat other food in the pond before eating the algae, so these may not be reliable sources of getting rid of the problem. Another method is chemical control. This requires a bit more work because of improper application resulting in dead fish. Two options for chemicals are copper sulfate and chelated copper; both should be applied in an aqueous form. The pelletized form of copper sulfate is less expensive, but it would first need to be dissolved in water before applying; otherwise it will sink to the bottom of the pond/ lake. A water test should be taken before the chemical application is made; in hard water or alkaline water, the

treatments are ineffective as the product binds with calcium in the water. The copper sulfate is not effective in cold water while the chelated copper is more effective at low water temperatures. The chelated copper stays in solution and releases copper over a period which would help control the algae longer. Copper is a contact algaecide meaning that the algaecide will only kill what it comes in contact with, so when making a spray application in is necessary to get good spray coverage. As always, it is necessary to follow the recommended rate of the chemical label. Physical control is another option; however, very laborious. There are rakes and screens to remove the algae. It is also an option to dye the pond/ lake to prevent the algae from photosynthesizing and growing. Aeration is another option that increases oxygen levels at the bottom of the pond/lake which increases aerobic bacteria that feed on organic matter and reduce the amount of nutrients in the pond. Before applying treatment to ponds, it is a good idea to think about how water from the pond will be used. Chemical treatments require a waiting period for swimming, irrigation, watering livestock, etc. For additional information or assistance with pond algae problems, contact your local Extension educator.

Extension office: There are things you should know about bear sightings Black bears, gray wolves and cougars (also known as mountain lions) were once common in the Midwest. As our cities, towns and farms grew, populations of these animals declined due to habitat loss and unregulated hunting. Today, there are no known breeding populations of these large predators in Illinois, though occasionally individual animals will move through looking for new territory. In recent years, there have been multiple confirmed sightings of cougars, black bears and wolves in Illinois. However, these species are all still very rare visitors in the state. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has never released large carnivores in the state and has no plans to do so in the future. However, the agency will not act to impede the natural recolonization of these species as they expand from existing populations in other states. All three species use similar habitats, though cougars need much more territory than bears or wolves. Research conducted at Southern Illinois University indicates that less than 15 percent of Illinois contains habitat that would support a small population of bears, wolves or cougars. The Shawnee Forest in southern Illinois, habitat along the Illinois River in west-central Illinois and a small swatch of land in northwest Illinois are the most likely areas where these animals would be able to establish territories. But because all three species are highly mobile and capable of traveling long dis-

tances, it is possible that traveling individuals may be observed in any part of the state. Obviously, managing large carnivores is more complicated than managing other species of wildlife. Knowing where large carnivores travel across the state will allow wildlife managers to proactively address potential human-carnivore conflicts, and mapping available suitable habitat will help biologists prepare for the potential influence of large carnivores on prey populations, smaller predators and the landscape. If you see a large carnivore (bear, cougar or wolf): do not run. Running can cause the animal to chase you. If you are in a group, gather everyone together and move as a unit. Make noise to ensure that the animal is aware of your presence. These animals are not likely to attack a person unless they feel trapped or provoked. Respect the animal’s space and do not approach it. If the animal sees you, stand your ground, look as large as possible by standing up straight and putting your arms up in the air and slowly back away. If you have food with you, drop the food and keep moving away. If possible, go inside a building or get into a vehicle. If the animal attacks, always try to fight it off. Use sticks, rocks and any other objects available. Do not play dead. SB3049, which took effect January 1, 2015, amended the Illinois Wildlife Code by adding black bears, cougars and gray wolves to the list of protected species. Gray wolves are listed as a State Threatened Spe-

cies and as Federally Endangered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service throughout Illinois. Black bears and cougars may not be hunted, killed or harassed unless there is an imminent threat to person or property. Gray wolves may not be hunted, killed or harassed for any reason. If you feel you or your property is being threatened by black bear, cougar or gray wolf, contact the IDNR to learn about options available to address potential threats. The IDNR may issue a nuisance animal permit and assist you with control measures. If you have recently seen a cougar, black bear or gray wolf in Illinois, please report the sighting to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Reviewable evidence is very helpful during efforts to identify the animal and the location. Please provide any documentation including original images of individual animals or tracks that you were able to obtain. When documenting tracks or other sign, be sure to photograph individual tracks as well as groups of tracks. Include in the image an object to aid in the determination of size including a ruler, tape measure or common object of standard size (coin/paper money, business card, etc.). Also include images of the wider area where the tracks were found, including the tracks and other local features that can be located if the tracks are destroyed. An IDNR biologist will review the information provided and attempt to use this information to confirm the species and location of the sighting.

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“What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you?” James 4:1 NIV

e often think of patience as self-restraint. When we are irritated and annoyed by others and want to lash out with angry words, patience is seen as the ability to repress those impulses. And let’s face it, we all have impulses to say and do hurtful things, and those impulses should be resisted. But often what happens after we resist the nasty impulse is that we stew over the thoughtlessness of the other person, and we say or do the nasty thing in our minds, perhaps even going further than our original impulse. All of a sudden, we are having an argument in our mind and we are stuck in a bitter, rancorous morass of negative feelings. This is sometimes where patience takes us, down a bad path. Far better to pray for charitable feelings, and rather than repress the negative feelings you are having, be honest and tell the person right off that they hurt your feelings, or that you felt disrespected (or whatever it was that bothered you—maybe it was

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just wishing that they’d turn the music down, or stop tapping, or whatever they did that bothered you). This approach is more likely to lead to a positive outcome for everybody involved, and then your patience stems from a good place within you, a positive spirit of love and understanding. Be kind and forgiving, and let this be the primary source of your patience, not feeling that you have to repress every negative thought. Pray for a spirit of loving kindness and let this be the spirit that animates you. – Christopher Simon

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Judith Maxine (Crawford) Ghrist. Vibrant wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Raymond; children, Jerri, Tony and Cory; daughterin-law, Kim; grandchildren, Josh, Jewel, Jenny, Julie, Joey, Jade, Jett and seven great-grandchildren. Maxine was born, April 1, 1943, in Scott County and passed away Friday, July 10, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Joe and Nettie Crawford and brothers Harold, Robert, Donald, William, Ray “Duke” and Jerry Crawford. Maxine retired from Schnucks in

2005. She was a true April fool and never knew a stranger. Cremation rights have been accorded. A celebration of life will be at a later date. Daws Family Funeral Home in Winchester is in charge of arrangements.

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Hello from Alsey. Hot and humid, but for me it’s better than cold and windy. Remember our men and women in uniform and the leaders of our country in your prayers. Others on our prayer list include Harold Jefferson, Rod and Connie Stugeon, Chuck Roberts, Elma Redmon, Edna Layne, Albert and Gracetta Benton, Eric Stewart family, Steven Balcom family, Mancel Day, Gerald and Junior Day, Janet Coonrod, Maxine Ghrist, Lyhnette Shafer, Bob Hoats, Judy Bigley, Michael Ryan. Happy birthday to Karen Hatcher, and Mancel Day on July 16 - Kyle French, Don Jefferson and Preston Adams on July 17 - Katie Dairdson, Calton Fearneyhough and Buhba Carriger on July 18 - Josh Slater

on July 19 Jodi Clanton and Beau Mason on July 20 Jesie Faith Castleberry on July 21. Happy Anniversary to Jim and Sue Riggs on July 18 - Emory and Joy Woods on July 18 - Rick and Julie Moore on July 19. 1993 The Elvis Presley stamp is one of the most popular stamps in history. The Postal Service will turn 245 years old on July 26. The corn crop sure likes this hot, humid weather. You can almost see it growing each day. That’s all folks. Have a good week. Be a friend to someone in need this week.

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ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, there is a lot you want to say to someone special, but for some reason the words get stuck on your tongue. You may need a little more time to formulate your thoughts.

VIRGO Aug 24/Sept 22 You will be able to get to the root of problem this week if you put in some serious effort, Virgo. It may involve receiving and analyzing feedback from many different people.

AQUARIUS Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, lately you have been challenged to assert yourself in many different ways. You tend to thrive in a leadership role, but don’t let the stress get the best of you.

TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 The adage “look before you leap” is never more pertinent for you, Taurus. Weigh all of your decisions carefully before you start any new projects this week.

LIBRA Sept 23/Oct 23 This week’s overall outlook is positive for you, Libra. However, you may have to work a little bit for that positivity. The attitude you present is what you will get in return.

PISCES Feb 19/Mar 20 Many things come to you naturally. Examine your strengths and figure out how to be as productive as possible in the days ahead.

GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 Try to keep the peace with other people this week, Gemini. Lead by example rather than telling others what to do. This approach will be more warmly received by others.

SCORPIO Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, embrace your creative side rather than your analytical side. Employ your creativity this week and you may be surprised at the results.

CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22 You may want to look up old friends who you haven’t seen for a while, Cancer. You may be feeling sentimental or sociable and a simple text or phone call can be effective.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21 You may have to rethink certain principles that you have adhered to for years, Sagittarius. After some reflection, you may realize life has changed and you must adjust.

LEO Jul 23/Aug 23 You like to have the final say in all matters, Leo. But there is a fine line between taking charge and being a control freak. Let others’ reactions help you fine tune your delivery.

CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20 It may not be easy to get things done this week, Capricorn. You might find it challenging to muster up the energy to be effective. If so, look to others for motivation.

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STEREO RECEIVERS with Record Players; Radio & TV Test Gear; Assortment of Connectors & TV Antennas; New & Used Metal Detectors; TV Cables, Poles & Braces, Sheppard Electronics (217) 285-2893. 7.22.20 FOR SALE Toro Ground Master 322-D with 6 ft deck. Good condition 1966 hours $3500. Call 618823-9074 7.15.20 FOR SALE Invacare electric hospital bed, comes with a full XL twin mattress also the devise to regulate mattress firmness. Hospital bed table and large bag of clean summer and winter sheet sets. Must take bed apart. Excellent condition $500.00 cash. Also, Invacare hoyer lift with two battery packs and patient seat wraps 450lb weight limit. $50.00 Metal dog crate for up to 45 lb dog. Excellent condition. Call Pat 618-639-6232.

HELP WANTED Experienced waitresses and cooks. Apply in person at Fran & Marilyns or call 498-4912. Bill or Lauren. 7.29.20

300 FARM MARKET LOCAL HATCHERY has baby chicks and ducklings. Taking orders for August special breed offer $4.00/chick -Black sex link. $4.00/ chick Barred Rock, Easter Egger, Hamburg, Rhode Island Red, Welsummer. $5.00/Sebright Bantam. $7.00/Pekin Duckling. $8.00/ Royal Palm Turkey chick. Call THE HATCH at Oggerbear Farms for your order or scheduled pickup (618)498-PEEP. Accepting calls Mon-Sat 8-5. 8.12.20

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2 BEDROOM Mobile Home in 7.22.20 Griggsville. New paint and carpet. No pets. Also, 2 bedroom house FOR SALE: 2004 Dodge Durango in Griggsville. No Pets. 217-833- Limited 196000 miles great tires, great heater & air, leather seats 2107 Lyndle Ellis. 7.22.20 $800. 217-491-6689 7.22.20 ILLINOIS

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MAYFAIR FARMS ground North of Highway 10 East of Nebo is private property. Trespassing is forbidden. Violators will be prosecuted. 1.2.21 NO TRESPASSING or hunting allowed 900A-NO TRESPASSING on my land in Pearl and Spring Creek CALHOUN COUNTY township owned by Timothy BrinkNO TRESPASSING on William mann. Violators will be prosecuted. 10.21.20 and Geraldine Schleeper Farms. 6.9.21 900D-NO TRESPASSING NO TRESPASSING or hunting PIKE COUNTY allowed on the land in Batchtown owned by Steve and Cindy NO TRESPASSING and no huntMeszaros. Violators will be pros- ing of any kind, is permitted on any ecuted. 8.5.20 property owned by Double Creek NO TRESPASSING or hunting al- Farms. Can be prosecuted. 4.7.21 lowed on the land in Batchtown 1300 owned by Marcy Klockenkemper, WANTED Judy Lamer, Jeremy Russell, Bonnie Stepanek and Cindy Mezzos. MCKINNON LOGGING buying walnut timber. No yard trees. 217Violators will be prosecuted. 8.5.20 242-5401. 9.2.20 900B-NO TRESPASSING GREENE COUNTY 1500 NO TRESPASSING, fishing or hunting of any kind on the Buckhorn Farm located in sections 14, 15, 22 and 23 of Woodville Township. Violaters will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. 2.5.21

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• 2 Huge Lots, 3 BR, Spacious, Brick Home built in 1953 • 2-car attached garage, auto-doors, blacktop driveway • Poured Concrete Foundation & Basement • Well-built home in a great location in south Pittsfield! Contact Brian for viewing: 217-242-1665 or bcurless@irtc.net. Attorney- Lowry & Hoskin 130 S. Madison St. Pittsfield, IL 217-285-4822

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This Day In History July 15

Central ICANS - Run Date Week of 7/12/2020

Vintage Tractors: 1969-JD 4020, diesel, yr round cab, 1966-1850 Oliver/front blade,

1099 - Jerusalem fell to the Crusaders. 1410 - Poles and Lithuanians defeated the Teutonic knights at Tannenburg, Prussia. 1789 - The electors of Paris set up a “Commune” to live without the authority of the government. 1806 - Lieutenant Zebulon Pike began his western expedition from Fort Belle Fountaine, near St. Louis, MO. 1813 - Napoleon Bonaparte’s representatives met with the Allies in Prague to discuss peace terms. 1834 - Lord Napier of England arrived in Macao, China as the first chief superintendent of trade. 1870 - Georgia became the last of the Confederate states to be readmitted to the Union. 1876 - George Washington Bradley of St. Louis pitched the first no-hitter in baseball in a 2-0 win over Hartford.

1885 - In New York, the Niagara Reservation State Park opened.

from India to China over the ‘Hump’ was carried to help China’s war effort.

Angels) became the first pitcher in two decades to win two nohitters in a season. (California)

1888 - “Printers’ Ink” was first sold.

1958 - Five thousand U.S. Marines landed in Beirut, Lebanon, to protect the pro-Western government. The troops withdrew October 25, 1958.

1981 - Steven Ford, son of former President Gerald R. Ford, appeared in a seduction scene of “The Young and the Restless” on CBS-TV. Ford played the part of Andy.

1895 - Ex-prime minister of Bulgaria, Stephen Stambulov, was murdered by Macedonian rebels. 1901 - Over 74,000 Pittsburgh steel workers went on strike. 1904 - The first Buddhist temple in the U.S. was established in Los Angeles, CA. 1916 - In Seattle, WA, Pacific Aero Products was incorporated by William Boeing. The company was later renamed Boeing Co. 1918 - The Second Battle of the Marne began during World War I. 1922 - The duck-billed platypus arrived in America, direct from Australia. It was exhibited at the Bronx Zoo in New York City. 1942 - The first supply flight

1965 - The spacecraft Mariner IV sent back the first close-up pictures of the planet Mars. 1968 - ABC-TV premiered “One Life to Live”. 1968 - Commercial air travel began between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R., when the first plane, a Soviet Aeroflot jet, landed at Kennedy International Airport in New York. 1971 - U.S. President Nixon announced he would visit the People’s Republic of China to seek a “normalization of relations.” 1972 - NASA’s Pioneer 10 spacecraft became the first to enter the asteroid belt. 1973 - Nolan Ryan (California

1985 - Baseball players voted to strike on August 6th if no contract was reached with baseball owners. The strike turned out to be just a one-day interruption. 1987 - Taiwan ended thirty-seven years of martial law. 2006 - The social networking service Twitter was launched. 2009 - “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” was released in theaters in the U.S. It was the sixth movie in the series. 2011 - “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” was released in theaters in the U.S. and U.K. It was the final film in the Harry Potter series.

diesel, 1963-1600 Oliver,/Koyker loader,gas, 1957-411Case, 1949-8n Ford, 1945 IH Farmall H/loader, Belarus 420 4X4/loader/bucket spear[tractors engines all run] Truck and auto: 01 Ford Ranger 4X4, auto, xtend cab, 163,800 mi., 1999 Explorer, 4 Wheelers, mowers, utv: Honda 650 Rincon 406 mi., 2-Yamaha 350, Honda motorcycle 175,[not running] Cushman UTV/elect. Dump, Cub Cadet gt 1554 mower, JD L130 mower, JD Lx 176 mower, Craftsman 25hp[not running] 2- high whl push mowers Machinery: Woods 7' rotary mower, 7' bar mower, Int. 14 hay rake, 2-elect spray tanks, 3pt bale spear, 3pt bale tote, Big Ox 8' blade, 2whl trailer 6', pick-up steel stock rack, McCormick 10' grain drill/seeder,[rough]Tools: Puma 8hp compressor, 2-pro force compressor, ¾ drive socket set, several battery chargers, large open end wrenches, Stihl Ms 180 chainsaw, many ext. chords, floor jacks, pry bars, pipe wrenches, handyman jacks, power tools, shovels, forks, etc., fence charger, few Dewalt batt.tools, whl barrow Household: Kenmore ref/freezer, GE gas range, Fridgadaire microwave, Hotpoint washer/dryer, 4 cushioned dinette chairs on casters, portable potty, knee hole desk, office chairs, antique dresser/mirror, 4 dr. dresser, single beds, rocker/recliner, filing cab., pressure cookers, 3 cush.couch, misc. kitchen tools.Consigned items: Reginald Liehr and David White--10 hay rings, 100's of pipe gates and steel posts, hog and cattle panels John Kallenbach-1999 Ford 150, 4X4, auto, 195,000 mi, 16.9 X28 duals, 2-18.4X 38 tires **Announcements made sale day take precedence over previous information **Not responsible for accidents** see photos on www.curfmanauction.com ph. 217-248-5213

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Winchester, Illinois

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Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Winchester, Illinois

FAMILY FEATURES

ith many families spending more time than usual at home, scratch cooking trends are popular among home chefs. From homemade sourdough to elaborate multi-course dinners, the kitchen has become a place for creativity for many. However, since summer brings all sorts of fun and outdoor activities, busy families may be looking for ways to spend less time in the kitchen without compromising on quality or flavor. Try to work smarter, not harder, and let your local grocery store do some of the heavy lifting. Starting with pre-packaged salads, casseroles, fresh-baked breads or prepared items from the deli case, like a rotisserie chicken, opens an array of possibilities for quick family meals. For example, Signature Cafe and Signature Select, available exclusively at Albertsons and Safeway stores, can be your go-to for meal solutions, and you can find these products at a value compared to many leading national brands without giving up the quality you crave. With products available across the entire store, you can find easy-to-implement recipe hacks the whole family can enjoy. Serving up a tasty and comforting dinner can be as easy as mixing together fresh ingredients like pre-made macaroni and cheese, rotisserie chicken, frozen broccoli and topping your dish with cracker crumbs in this Chicken and Broccoli Mac and Cheese. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have food on the table in less than 30 minutes and more time to spend with family and friends. With the resources available at your neighborhood store, you can build restaurant-quality Spicy Chicken Sandwiches with Nashville-Style Dressing at home by visiting the deli department for fried chicken and swinging by the bakery for a loaf of European-style bread. Crunchy fried chicken, cool lettuce, crisp pickles and spicy dressing including a handful of pantry staples make for the perfect flavor and texture combination. End the day with a Neapolitan-Style Milkshake as classic flavors come together with vanilla bean ice cream, fudge striped shortbread cookies, strawberry preserves and whole milk. This ice cream treat is an indulgence that blends in a flash. Visit albertsons.com/exclusivebrands to shop for grocery delivery or pickup at your local store.

Chicken and Broccoli Mac and Cheese

Servings: 4 Nonstick cooking spray 2 packages (12 ounces each) Signature Cafe Classic Macaroni and Cheese 1 cup frozen broccoli 2 Signature Cafe Whole Roasted Chicken Breasts (about 1 cup), skin removed and diced into 1/2-inch cubes 1/2 cup cracker crumbs Preheat oven to 400 F. Coat 6-by-9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Add macaroni and cheese, broccoli and chicken, stirring to combine until well incorporated. Top with cracker crumbs. Bake 20 minutes, or until heated through.

Spicy Chicken Sandwiches with Nashville-Style Dressing Servings: 2 Nashville-Style Spicy Mayonnaise: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Spicy Chicken Sandwich: 1/2 cup Nashville-Style Spicy Mayonnaise, plus additional (optional) 4 slices Signature Select Artisan French or Italian Bread

Neapolitan-Style Milkshake

Servings: 2-4 4 scoops (1/2 cup each) Signature Select Vanilla or Vanilla Bean Ice Cream 6 Signature Select Fudge Striped Shortbread Cookies

4 tablespoons Signature Select Strawberry Preserves 1 1/2 cups whole milk, plus additional (optional) In blender, process ice cream, cookies, strawberry preserves and whole milk. If desired, add milk to achieve desired thickness. Serve in chilled glasses.

2 pieces hand-breaded Signature Cafe Fried Chicken Breast, cut into slices 1 cup lettuce mix 8 sweet or dill pickle chips To make Nashville-Style Spicy Mayonnaise: In bowl, combine mayonnaise, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, salt and black pepper. To make Spicy Chicken Sandwiches: Spread Nashville-Style Spicy Mayonnaise onto bread slices. Arrange sliced chicken on half the bread slices and place lettuce and pickle chips on other half. Dress with additional Nashville-Style Spicy Mayonnaise, if desired. Fold sandwiches together, spear with toothpick and slice diagonally.

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Winchester, Illinois

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE/PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICES

LAND FOR SALE SCOTT COUNTY & GREENE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

NOTICE Eco-Site II, LLC proposes to build a 250-foot self-support Communications Tower at the approx. vicinity of 1230 State Route 100, Bluffs, Scott County, IL, 62621. Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Trileaf Corp, Adam, a.haun@trileaf. com10845 Olive Blvd, Suite 260, St. Louis, MO 63141, 314-997-6111.

Tract 1 Scott County Carla L. Suttles Trust 182.28 acres Great Scott Lane, Winchester, Scott County, Illinois 62694

Scott County, Illinois. Four miles north/northwest of Winchester in Sec. 1 & Sec. 6, T14N, R13W. 182 +/- acres with 1.83 acres Class A, 45.53 acres Class B, 12.05 acres Class C, and 79.25 acres Class D soils with terraces, dry dams and tile. Located on I-72 with access via frontage road and easement through homesite exclusion. Adjacent to Great Scott Golf Course on the east with abundant deer and wildlife in 33.45 acre woodland along Plum Creek.

Tract 2 Greene County Carla L. Suttles Trust

80 acres

2370 N. White Hall, Greene County, Illinois 62092

Greene County, Illinois. Just northwest of White Hall in Sec. 27, T12N, R12W. 80 +/- acres with 0.15 acres Class A, 29.87 acres Class B, 44.0 acres Class C soils with recent drainage improvements. Tillable land and 5 acres of woodland accessed via county road.

Tract 3 Greene County Carla L. Suttles Trust

120 acres

Centennial Street and 2370 N, White Hall, Greene County, Illinois 62092

Greene County, Illinois. This is a nice farm located adjacent to the north side White Hall in Sec. 26 and Sec. 34, T12N, R12W with access to water, gas, electricity and telephone on the 2.10 acre homesite located within the village limits. 120.00 +/- acres with 73.47 acres Class A, 33.37 acres Class B, 4.32 acres Class C, and 1.47 acres Class D soils with recent drainage improvements. Excellent access via a county road on the north and east sides of the tract.

For more information contact Dennis Suttles at 217-741-4316 or David Suttles at 217-473-9744.

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DISTRICT TREASURER’S ANNUAL REPORT OF ROAD FUNDS RECEIVED AND DISBURSED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2020. OFFICE OF TREASURER OF THE ROAD DISTRICT COUNTY OF SCOTT ROAD DISTRICT #2 To the Highway Commissioner, District #2, County of Scott, State of Illinois. I, KIM EDDINGER, Treasurer of the Road District of #2, County of Scott, State of Illinois, being duly sworn, depose and say that the following statement by me subscribed is a correct statement of the amount of road district funds on hand at the beginning of the fiscal year above stated; the amount of road funds received; the sources from which received; the amount expended, and the purpose for which expended, as set forth in said statement. Pages one through eight is a complete list of expenditures for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2020. Kimberly S. Eddinger, Treasurer Subscribed and sworn to before me this 30th day of June, 2020. Diana L. Spradlin, Notary Public (SEAL)

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RECEIPTS Balance on Hand at Beginning of this Fiscal Year ........................................ $376.13 Taxes, Property........................................ $28,000.09 Interest Income ................................................. $4.95 From Other Government Agencies ............ $2,815.78 Motor Fuel/Equipment ............................. $15,000.00 Other Receipts - transfers from other accts............... ..................................................................$16,000.00 Total Receipts ........................................ $62,196.95 EXPENDITURES Administration - Commissioner $19,256.46............... Clerk $2,539.68 ....................................... $21,796.14 Repair to Machinery ................................ $12,965.90 Fuel............................................................ $4,550.04 Purchase/Payment of Machinery............... $9,650.64 Publications .................................................. $334.60 Supplies/Fees ............................................... $570.00 Utilities .......................................................... $766.59 IL & Fed Withholding Tax, Social Security & Medicare .......... ....................................................................$1,173.25 Repair to roads. ......................................... $9,494.47 Transfer to Other Funds. .............................. $500.00 Total Disbursements ............................. $61,801.63 RECAPITULATION Total Receipts .......................................... $62,196.95 Total Disbursements ................................ $61,801.63

ENDING BALANCE ...................................... $395.32

Total Receipts ..............................................$211.75 EXPENDITURES Transfer to Other Accounts........................... $200.00 Total Disbursements .................................. $200.00 RECAPITULATION Total Receipts ................................................$211.75 Total Disbursements ..................................... $200.00 ENDING BALANCE .........................................$11.75

SOCIAL SECURITY FUND RECEIPTS Balance on Hand at beginning of this Fiscal Year ........................................... $22.04 Taxes, Property.......................................... $2,353.27 Total Receipts .......................................... $2,375.31 EXPENDITURES Social Security ........................................... $2,073.18 Transfer from Other Funds. .......................... $250.00 Total Disbursements ............................... $2,323.18 RECAPITULATION Total Receipts ............................................ $2,375.31 Total Disbursements .................................. $2,323.18 ENDING BALANCE ........................................ $52.13

IMRF FUND RECEIPTS Balance on Hand at Beginning of this fiscal Year............................................. $99.58 Taxes, Property.......................................... $4,505.79 Total Receipts .......................................... $4,605.37 EXPENDITURES IMRF Expense. .......................................... $3,454.40 Transfer to Other Funds ............................ $1,145.00 Total Disbursements ............................... $4,599.40 RECAPITULATION Total Receipts ............................................ $4,605.37 Total Disbursements .................................. $4,599.40 ENDING BALANCE .......................................... $5.97

WORKMEN’S COMP. INSUR. FUND RECEIPTS Balance on Hand at beginning of this Fiscal Year ......................................... $323.46 Taxes, Property.......................................... $2,002.75 Total Receipts .......................................... $2,326.21 EXPENDITURES Workmen’s Compensation Insurance ................................................... $2,200.50 Transfer to Other Funds ............................... $100.00 Total Disbursements ............................... $2,300.50 RECAPITULATION Total Receipts ............................................ $2,326.21 Total Disbursements .................................. $2,300.50 ENDING BALANCE ........................................ $25.71

BRIDGE FUND RECEIPTS Balance on Hand at Beginning of this Fiscal Year ...................................... $8,264.14 Taxes, Property.......................................... $2,505.12 Interest.............................................................. $0.98 Total Receipts ........................................ $10,770.24 EXPENDITURES Transfer to Other Funds .......................... $10,765.00 Total Disbursements ............................. $10,765.00 RECAPITULATION Total Receipts .......................................... $10,770.24 Total Disbursements ................................ $10,765.00 ENDING BALANCE .......................................... $5.24

TORT LIABILITY FUND RECEIPTS Balance on Hand at beginning of this Fiscal Year ........................................... $33.94 Taxes, Property.......................................... $1,602.13 Other Receipts.............................................. $500.00 Total Receipts .......................................... $2,136.07 EXPENDITURES Insurance ................................................... $2,077.50 Transfers from Other Funds ........................... $50.00 Total Disbursements ............................... $2,127.50 RECAPITULATION Total Receipts ............................................ $2,136.07 Total Disbursements .................................. $2,127.50 ENDING BALANCE .......................................... $8.57

MACHINE FUND RECEIPTS Balance on Hand at Beginning of this Fiscal Year ...................................... $1,512.72 Taxes, Property.......................................... $1,983.80 Interest.............................................................. $0.69 Total Receipts .......................................... $3,497.21 EXPENDITURES Transfer to Other Funds ............................ $3,490.00 Total Disbursements ............................... $3,490.00 RECAPITULATION Total Receipts ............................................ $3,497.21 Total Disbursements .................................. $3,490.00 ENDING BALANCE .......................................... $7.21

UNEMPLOYMENT TAX FUND RECEIPTS Balance on Hand at Beginning of this Fiscal Year ..........................................$211.75

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