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Times Scott County schools to adopt back to NEWS school plans in August David Lashmett Memorial Tractor Pull to be held Aug. 14. See page A2

Farmers State Bank awards $1,000 scholarship See page A8

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By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Scott County Times Winchester and Bluffs schools are set to adopt their respective back to school plans at their August school board meetings. Both proposed back to school plans would bring students back to school for five full days of inperson instruction. Both plans echo Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) guidance that recommends unvaccinated individuals wear masks. All bus riders would be required to wear masks. “The plan is school will return to a full five day in-person learning schedule,” Scott County Health Department (SCHD) RN Meghan VanDeVelde said.”The school district is also recommending the current mask policy put forth by IDPH and the CDC, which is that a mask is recommended for those who are unvaccinated. Masks are to be worn on all school bus transportation due to close quarters.” In addition, a number of mitigation layers – including increased sanitation and social distancing – would remain in place. VanDeVelde said that parents will largely be in charge of monitoring student symptoms during the school year. “There will be no temperature or symptoms screenings,”

VanDeVelde said. “That responsibility will be placed on parents and guardians to screen children appropriately prior to coming to school.” According to Bluffs school board chair Gary Westermeyer – at the district’s Monday, July 19, meeting –the Bluffs board discussed the proposed back to school plan presented by Bluffs and Winchester Superintendent Kevin Blankenship. Westermeyer said board members were, on the whole, supportive of the plan as it was presented. “We were all in agreement with the proposal,” Westermeyer said. “We discussed the plan, but we’ll actually vote on it in August.” Westermeyer said that a desire of the board was that students not return to school for the 2021-2022 required to wear masks. “We were all under the impression that we didn’t want to mandate masks,” Westermeyer said. “I was very supportive of masks not being mandatory.” Bluffs teachers, too, according to Westermeyer, are proponents of the return to school plan presented by Blankenship. “I think our teachers, from what I’ve gathered, were very supportive,” Westermeyer said. In addition to heading back to school for full days of instruction, VanDeVelde said student athletes can expect sports to return to their standard seasons and protocols. (See, PLANS, A2)

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OLD SCHOOL MUSEUM OPEN WEEKENDS FOR STUDENTS OF SCOTT COUNTY HISTORY

Old School Museum Assistant Director Wilson Newman shows off a 19th century seating set, likely from a steam ship. Behind him is a newly displayed exhibit on women inventors. The museum, which highlights all elements of Scott County’s history, is open Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Located at 110 E. Cherry St. in Winchester, Old School Museum, according to its website, offers the visitor a view of the history of the area and a link to their ancestors. The museum preserves and displays artifacts related to local history, agriculture, transportation, communication and public education. There is a great collection of interesting and unique items gathered from the businesses and society of early Scott County. The Romanesque style building was Winchester’s public elementary school from 1901 through 1958. Located on the first lot of the original town, platted in 1830, the building fell into disrepair before being purchased in 2004 and has since undergone a total restoration. Careful attention has been paid to historic detail and the school building itself serves as a tribute to the building trades and craftsmanship of a bygone era.

Outreach Community Scott County COVID-19 testing increases; case numbers remain low Center to hold 11th By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Scott County Times As the new, more infectious Delta variant of the Coronavirus spreads across the state and country, creating a spike in cases in many regions, Scott County has avoided an increase in COVID-19 cases according to the latest data released by the Scott County Health Department (SCHD). SCHD RN Meghan VanDeVelde said that Scott County has fared comparatively well when held up against neighboring counties. “Thankfully, it’s been another week of no huge spikes or anything outrageous for Scott County,” VanDeVelde said. “Other surrounding counties have not been as fortunate.” In fact, on Monday, the Pike County Health Department released information showing that 68 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in the county since July 19. Worse yet, four COVID-19 related deaths were reported in Pike County between the 19th and the 26th. According to VanDeVelde, the low case numbers in Scott County are also remarkable, because COVID-19 testing in the county has increased dramatically in July.

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While cases rise in the counties surrounding Scott County, the latest COVID-19 data released by the Scott County Health Department (SCHD) on Monday, July 26, show only two active cases in the county and two Scott County residents in quarantine as a result of close contact with someone with a positive COVID-19 case. SCHD has seen a sharp increase in residents seeking COVID-19 testing services from the agency, and the department currently has vaccination clinics scheduled July 30 and Aug. 4.

“July has been a significant month for our testing, though,” VanDeVelde said. “We have had a 74.6 percent increase in the number of tests we have conducted from the month of June to this point in the month of July. With those numbers, I am extremely thankful our cases have remained at bay thus far.” VanDeVelde reminds residents to take advantage of Submitted photo

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF FARM BUREAU IN SCOTT

A year late, but nevertheless a good time was had at the 100 year celebration of the Scott County Farm Bureau last Thursday. Several past presidents attended the event, including, front row, left to right: Bob Smith, Jeff Schone, Charlie Powell, and Bob Brown. Second row, left to right: Weldon Fearneyhough, Wayne Brown, and Mark Vortman. Mike Swisher and David Worrel were unable to attend.Members assembled in Douglas Park in Winchester for some great food, music, displays, lots of reminiscing, and reaquainting with each other. The Centennial Committee was headed by Wayne Brown with committee members Ben Coon, Chuck Frost, Jeff Hurrelbrink, Nathan Peak, Andy Sellars, Chris Smith, and Brandon Whewell. Jeff Hurrelbrink and Chuck Frost prepared the evening’s meal.

SCHD’s cache of vaccines before they expire. “Our Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine inventory expires on Aug. 4,” VanDeVelde said. “After that date, we will no longer be able to give the Johnson and Johnson COVID vaccine.” In addition, the department’s Moderna vaccine is nearing the end of its usable life. (See, TESTING, A2)

By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Scott County Times Winchester’s Outreach Community Center will hold its 11th annual Back to School Bash Friday, Aug.6, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Scott County Fairgrounds. The move to the fairgrounds has been necessary said Marsha Mayner of the Outreach Community Center, because the event has outgrown the capacity of their Main Street facility. “It’s just gotten too big for downtown,” Mayner said. “This year we were given access to the Scott County Fairgrounds. That will allow us to have so much more room for people and parking. We are very thankful.” The emphasis of the event is making sure area school age children have all the supplies they need to start a new school year. “It’s open to school children from kindergarten to high school,” Mayner said. “They’ll get free backpacks, school supplies and everything they’ll need to go back to school.” This year, Mayner said, attendees of the event can expect entertainment and food, in addition to school supplies. “We’ll have food and games,”

Mayner said. “The fire department will be there with a fire truck to talk about fire safety. University of Illinois Extension will also be there to give kids nutrition information.” Attendees can also expect to be treated to face painting, hotdogs, cookies, chips and treat bags. Mayner encourages all area school kids to come out to the Back to School Bash, whether they need school supplies or not. “It’s been a long year-anda-half,” Mayner said. “Even if kids don’t need school supplies, kids are welcome to come out and see the fire truck and things like that.” In addition, Mayner said that attendees need not be residents of Scott County to take advantage of the Back to School Bash. “We serve all communities, so you don’t need to be from Scott County,” Mayner said. Mayner said that the Back to School Bash is funded by financial support from area churches and the business community. “We send letters out to all the area churches and businesses asking for support,” Mayner said. “They support us through monetary donations, so we can buy all the supplies.” (See, BASH, A2)

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Mark Roberts of Timewell will take part in the fourth annual David Lashmett Memorial Tractor Pull with his JD 4455 on Aug. 14 at the Scott County Fairgrounds.

David Lashmett drives a truck during a pulling event at the 1982 Greene County Fair.

David Lashmett Memorial Tractor Pull to be held Aug. 14 By DAVID CAMPHOUSE Scott County Times The fourth annual David Lashmett Memorial Tractor Pull will be held at the Scott County Fairgrounds Saturday, Aug. 14. Gates open at 3:30 p.m., and the event will start at 5 p.m. According to event organizer Dallas Lashmett, truck, tractor and mini-rod pulling teams are expected to participate in the event from as far away as Kentucky.

“Supposedly, we may have a puller coming from Kentucky this year,” Lashmett said. “I know we’ve got guys from Washington, Mo. And there are guys coming from Indiana.” Lashmett anticipates dozens of participants in the pulling event. “I’m just making rough guesses here, but hopefully we’ll have around 75 or 80 tractors and trucks together,” Lashmett. There is also expected to be a large crowd of spectators for the event.

“Last year we had over 1,100 show up,” Lashmett said. “Maybe because of COVID there wasn’t a lot else going on.” Proceeds from the tractor pull benefit the Shriner’s. “We’re doing it for the Shriner’s again,” Lashmett said. “Beer, soda and pork chops will be provided by the Shriner’s and available for purchase.” Lashmett said that he and his father, for whom the tractor pull is named, had a long history with tractor pulling.

“We used to travel across the country when we had our pulling sleds,” Lashmett said. “We did about 75 or 80 percent of the county fairs in Illinois in the late 70s and the 80s. It’s in my blood.” Lashmett encourages all Sott County residents to grab some hearing protection and come out for the David Lashmett Memorial Tractor Pull. “Come out and please support us,” Lashmett said. “Make sure you have earplugs.”

Plans (Continued from A1) “Athletic programs are set to run as normal,” VanDeVelde said. According to VanDeVelde the schools’ administrations have been in close contact with SCHD while they were crafting their back to school plans. “I have spoken with Dr. Blankenship and he has reviewed the back-to-school plans with us,” VanDeVelde said. “I also have very frequent communication with both the office staff at both schools and the school nurse at Winchester. VanDeVelde emphasized that all plans hinge

on COVID-19 trends and data, and that the schools would change their protocols depending on the state of the pandemic. “They are also prepared to adjust measures with classes, and extra-curricular activities as situations with COVID in our area may change,” VanDeVelde said. “We are eager for the kids to get back into school and enjoy the normal activities that have been put on hold for the last year. We will work very closely with the school district to keep the kids in school and in their activities while also focusing on keeping students and staff safe.”

Testing (Continued from A1) “The last date we will be able to give first doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is Aug. 10, as our remaining inventory will expire on Sept. 7th, and it must be 28 days between first and second doses,” VanDeVelde said. “After Aug. 10, we will no longer be able to give the Moderna vaccine, as the inventory will be expired, and we will not be able to conduct 2nd doses past Sept.

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Bluffs Yard of the Month Nick and Amanda Clevenger’s yard was selected as the August Bluffs Yard of the Month.

New bill would galvanize wildlife conservation, help prevent extinctions in Illinois New bipartisan legislation in the House and Senate will fund locally-led efforts to help prevent extinctions and help wildlife thrive nationwide. The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act will send approximately $26 million to Illinois each year, which the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will use to help the 419 species of concern in Illinois, such as the Blanding’s Turtle, the Lake Sturgeon, and the Monarch Butterfly. “We are facing a looming wildlife crisis in Illinois. This commonsense, bipartisan bill will allow us to help at-risk wildlife early with collaborative, voluntary measures before they become endangered,” Elliot Brinkman, Executive Director of Prairie Rivers Network, said. “This will create jobs while restoring habitat for some of Illinois’ most threatened spe-

cies.” The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act was just introduced in the Senate by Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Roy Blunt (R-Mo.). Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) and Congressman Jeff Fortenberry (R-Neb.) introduced a similar version of the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act in the House in April. “The historic, bipartisan Recovering America’s Wildlife Act is by far the most important piece of wildlife legislation in the past half century,” Collin O’Mara, president and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation, said. “At a time when more than one-third of wildlife species are at heightened risk of extinction, this critical legislation will help recover thousands of atrisk species through proactive, collaborative efforts in every state, territory,

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and Tribal nation, creating jobs while preventing extinctions. We applaud the incredible bipartisan leadership of Senator Heinrich and Senator Blunt, and their House partners Rep. Dingell and Rep. Fortenberry, who are all demonstrating once again that wildlife conservation can unite all Americans.” Nationwide, the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act dedicates $1.4 billion annually to locally-led wildlife restoration efforts, with most of the money going to wildlife agencies like IDNR who will use the money to implement existing plans for at-risk wildlife. At least 15 percent of the funds will be used to help species that are already considered endangered or threatened. More than 1,500 businesses and organizations have signed on in support of the legislation, including 30 from Illinois.

(Continued from A1) Each year, well over 300 students are provided with school supplies by the Back to School Bash. “Even last year, during the pandemic, we served 367 students,” Mayner said. “We are thinking our numbers will be even higher this year.

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Winchester, Illinois

Dogs and “Certain Words”

By BILL HOAGLAND I was talking to a friend recently about how dogs have the ability to recognize certain words if they are around their owners on a daily basis. Even my beloved “Willie”, not the smartest dog in the world, knows the words “do you want to go?” and “are you hungry? Do you find that you have to spell certain words because your mutt will get too excited too soon about going somewhere? That discussion with my friend got me thinking about an incident years ago with my brother, King, and his dog, “Webster". We were staying in a motel in Burlington, Iowa on a duck hunting trip. Webster was in our room with us overnight, switching beds every half-hour. That makes for a fun evening—listening to my brother snore and fighting Webster for bed space. (It was a waste of time insisting that Webster stay in the car overnight because King

said he would get kidnapped. As I told him repeatedly in the past, if Webster were kidnapped, it would not be a permanent kidnapping.) But now it is 4:00 a.m. and we are both awake, getting dressed. Webster is now sniffing around on the carpet and he has found one particular spot on the carpet that has really gotten his attention. This is not good—for us or the motel clean-up crew. At this point, the following discussion occurred: Me: “King, I think Webster has to potty”. King: “Oh, don’t say that word out loud.” Me: “What word?” King: “P-o-t-t-y. He knows that word. He will immediately p-o-t-t-y when he hears the word p-o-t-t-y. That’s why I am spelling it." Me: "Are you nuts ? That mutt has no idea what you are saying.” At this point in the discussion,

Webster is doubling down on his interest with that spot on the carpet. This is not good, especially when you are the younger sibling because you already know who will be taking Webster outside in 10 degree weather. It will not be the older sibling who is still in his pajamas. This situation demanded immediate attention. Fortunately, the motel has a sliding entrance door that automatically opens when you get within five feet of the door. The device is low enough that even Webster can trigger it, and based on past performance, he seemed to love the ability to open that door without begging someone to do it for him. So we were outside in the blink of an eye. I was assuming "not a moment too soon", but what a difference a wind chill can make. Let’s face it; waiting on your mutt to find just the right spot—checking and rechecking for whatever reason, I

don’t know—would test anyone’s patience. But as they say, “timing is everything” or is it “location, location, location After five minutes of no production, I decided to yell “Potty”. Have you ever stood outside a row of motel rooms, yelling “potty” in the middle of the night? I was glad Webster was secured by a lead rope; that would be hard to explain if I appeared to be standing there by myself At one point I considered spelling it out letter by letter but that would be creepy even by my standards. The good news is that Webster finally got around to doing his business. Even better news is that no lights went on in any of the rooms close to the grass strip where I was loitering. Which leads me to this question: what is it exactly that your dog is searching for? Why all the checking and rechecking the "grassy strip” before getting down

to business? Does your mutt have a mental check-list embedded long before dogs hooked up with humans in the first place? And what exactly is on that check-list? Are you supposed to wait until your owner is yelling “potty” for the tenth time ? Apparently so. ––––––––––––––––––– Q Bill Hoagland has practiced law in Alton for more than 50 years, but he has spent more than 70 years hunting, fishing and generally being in the great outdoors. His wife, Annie, shares his love of the outdoor life. Much of their spare time is spent on their farm in Calhoun County. Bill can be reached at billhoagland70@ gmail.com.

Outdoor Truths: Gary Miller In just a few weeks squirrel season will open in my area. These small games are not pursued as much as they used to be. But they are fun to hunt and are especially good for taking youth and firsttime hunters into the woods. I have some fond memories from my early adulthood days and from taking my son when he would have to prop the gun up on my shoulder because it was too heavy for him to hold up long enough to aim into the treetops. I still have the picture of him leaning up against a wooden fence alongside three squirrels he had managed to shoot one morning. Squirrels have

a pretty simple way of not being seen. They hide. LOL. I know that sounds pretty obvious, but there’s more to it. If they see a known predator/hunter, they will simply go on the opposite side of the tree to keep from being seen. As the predator/hunter moves around the tree, so does the squirrel. It doesn’t always run away. Sometimes it keeps on doing squirrel stuff, but in a less obvious way and place. That’s why two hunters are always better than one. One can move to the other side of the tree while the other waits quietly until the squirrel reveals itself again. Let’s go hunting!

When I think of the simple move Mr. Squirrel makes to hide, I’m reminded of the choices one has when confronted with enemies and obstacles. He can run or he can keep doing squirrel stuff, but in a less obvious way and place. And while at times both are preferable; we have to remember that running means I can no longer do squirrel stuff. Whatever my squirrel stuff is, has to wait until more favorable conditions return. On the other hand, sometimes a small move can keep me doing the squirrel stuff I need to do. That move might keep me from the sight of others I think I

need to see, or it might keep me from the limb (platform) I think I need to be on. But it will keep me doing my squirrel stuff. And God wants me to do my squirrel stuff. And he wants you to do your squirrel stuff. So, just know that most of our living will be done in and around enemies and obstacles. And while running from these might keep you safe, it won’t keep you productive. Your squirrel stuff will. And that’s what God has made you for. ––––––––––––––––––– Q Gary has three books that are compilations of the articles he has written for nearly 15 years. He also

speaks at game dinners and men’s groups for churches and associations. You can contact him at gary@outdoortruths.org.

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What could be killing my Squash Plants There’s nothing more devastating than walking out to your garden to discover your squash plants are wilted or dead. An insect known as the squash vine borer is one that will cause damage to your cucurbit plants by tunneling into the stems. Once you have had an encounter with squash vine borer, it is one you will never forget. Damage done by the squash vine borer appears around mid-summer and is typically unnoticed until after the borer has done its damage. The insect overwinters as a full-grown larva or a pupa below the soil surface and pupates in the spring. Adult moths begin to emerge in early summer and lay eggs on the stems of cucurbit plants. After hatching, the larvae bore into the vines and feed for 14 to 30 days before

returning to pupate in the soil. The key to controlling squash vine borer is to control the borers before they enter the stem; once inside the vine, insecticides are ineffective. Home gardeners may have success with deworming vines by slicing the vine lengthwise near damage; these areas should be immediately covered with soil and kept wellwatered. In early summer, monitor plants weekly for adults. Adult moths are dark gray with ‘hairy’ red hind legs, opaque front wings, and clear hind wings with dark veins. Unlike most moths, SVB moths fly during the daytime appearing more like a wasp than a moth. Insecticides can be used to control moths or newly hatched larvae; however, application timing is extremely important

for effective control which can be difficult to achieve. Other measures of control include removing and destroying infested vines to break the life cycle. Tillage can also help to expose overwintering insects. By rotating the squash to another location within the garden, you can also reduce insect pressure. Good Growing Fact: Of course, there are other common insects or diseases including squash bugs, cucumber beetles, spider mites, and powdery mildew that can cause issues with growing plants in the cucurbit family. It is important to scout frequently for disease and insects. When scouting, be sure to thoroughly check plants including under leaves. If you are unsure of what insect or disease you have, contact your local Extension office.

BY PEGGY STURGEON CLEMONS, 742-3822

Hello from Alsey. Not much happening. The weather has calmed down. I enjoy seeing the hummingbirds. Remember our men and women in uniform and the leaders of our country in your prayers. Others on the prayer list include Dorothy Goddiar, Edna Layne, Elma Redmon, Connie Sturgeon, Judy Cannon, Karla Cannon, Delores Cannon, Jennifer Hoots, David Wells, Brad Fundel, Lois Hart, Molly Taylor and Chuck Roberts. Happy Birthday to Erik Hatcher and Jessi Rueter Brown on July 29; Dalene Fearneyhough on July 30; Eathon Layne and Niki Power on July 31; Tim King on Aug. 2; Mike Bigley and Lois Stice on Aug. 4. Happy Anniversary to Don and Lori Slater on Aug. 1 and Jim and Barb Hart on

ing a total of 1,407,929 cases, including 23,401 deaths, in 102 counties in Illinois. The age of cases ranges from younger than one to older than 100 years. Since reporting on Friday, July 16, 2021, laboratories have reported 241,150 specimens for a total of 26,534,129. As of last night, 670 individuals in Illinois were reported to be in the hospital with COVID-19. Of those, 135 patients were in the ICU and 44 patients with COVID-19 were on ventilators.

The preliminary seven-day statewide positivity for cases as a percent of total test from July 16-22, 2021 is 3.3%. The preliminary seven-day statewide test positivity from July 16-22, 2021 is 3.5%. A total of 13,056,857 vaccines have been administered in Illinois as of last midnight. The seven-day rolling average of vaccines administered daily is 19,928 doses. Since reporting on Friday, July 16, 2021, 139,495 doses were reported administered in Illinois.

IL 3 NB to I-55/64 Eastbound Ramp Closure The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announces that the ramp from IL 3 northbound to I-55/64 eastbound will be closed beginning Monday, July 26, 2021 at 5:00 AM, weather permitting. This closure is necessary to repair the ramp’s bridge deck as part of the ongoing Eastbound I-55/64 Poplar Street Bridge project. This ramp is anticipated to be reopened by the end of August 2021. A signed detour route via I-55/64 westbound will be posted. Drivers are encouraged to plan their route ahead of

time and include additional time into their anticipated travel schedules. Motorists are urged to slow down and obey all construction signage, refrain from using mobile devices, and stay alert for changing conditions while approaching and traveling through the work zone.

The contractor on this project is Keeley & Sons, Inc., of East St. Louis, Illinois. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDIOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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on Tuesday. It was hosted by Judy Cannon and Peggy Clemons. Nine ladies were present to enjoy lunch and games of bingo. The next luncheon will be on Aug. 17. All ladies are welcome to attend. The Queen of Hearts drawing at Grand Slam Bar and Grill on Alsey Smith Road in Alsey (the old school building) each Monday at 7 p.m. Proceeds go to Mandy’s Bark and Whine Dog Rescue. Gals of Winchester Class of 1959 met on Wednesday at The Olive Branch in Jacksonville for lunch. That’s all folks. Have a good week. Be a friend to someone in need this week.

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Public Health Officials Announce 7,983 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 7,983 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 47 additional deaths since reporting last Friday, July16, 2021. More than 73% of Illinois adults have received at least one COVID19 vaccine dose and more than 58% of Illinois adults are fully vaccinated, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Currently, IDPH is report-

Aug. 2. Alsey Burgoo and Picnic will be held on Saturday, Aug. 7. Kettle service for Burgoo is 6:30 a.m. Parade will be at 10 am. Jacksonville Drum Line will be right after the parade. Burgoo, chicken and fish will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hearsay Band will be on stage from 2 to 5 p.m. The crowing of the Little Mister and Little Miss will be at 5:30 p.m. The crowning of the Jr. Miss will be at 6 p.m. Alsey Mountain Daredevils will be on stage at 7 to 8 p.m. The crowning of the Miss Alsey will be at 8:30 p.m. See you there. The Queen of Hearts drawing will be held on Thursday at 7 p.m. at Rose’s Cantina on Main Street in Alsey. Proceeds go to Scott County Dog Rescue. Barrow Baptist Church held their Ladies Luncheon

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“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:19-21 NIV

hile it is hyperbolic and perhaps also sour grapes to argue that he is richest who needs the least, it is certainly true that the pursuit of wealth is never-ending, and the more one has, the more one has to worry about. Social scientists who study the relationship between happiness and wealth tell us that there is a small positive correlation between wealth and happiness, which is mainly because extreme poverty makes one miserable. But once you have achieved a modicum of wealth, having a lot more does not generally make you a lot happier. (Great disparities in wealth can also influence happiness, presumably because it

pains us to see others who are tremendously wealthy when we are living in poverty.) Spiritual teachers have almost always advised us to be wary of wealth and its trappings, since wealth brings with it worries of its own and a false sense of security. They have also advised us to be happy with what we have, however modest it may be. And perhaps the best advice in this regard is to consider that there are both material and spiritual riches, and the spiritual ones are by far the better ones. –Christopher Simon

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Horoscopes ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may have to tend to family matters this week. Seek input from trusted family members and work together to come to a solution that everyone can embrace.

VIRGO Aug 24/Sept 22 Have fun with family and friends in the days to come, Virgo. Make the most of this precious time to relax with those you love. It will provide the kickstart you’ve been seeking.

AQUARIUS Jan 21/Feb 18 Hidden strengths come to the surface when you are thrust into an unfamiliar situation, Aquarius. When forced to think on your feet, you realize you can adapt on the fly.

TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, it can be difficult to know when to stop talking and start listening. It is a fine line to walk, but be patient and feel out the room before offering your input.

LIBRA Sept 23/Oct 23 Devote some time to figuring out the details of your spending habits. A little financial discipline now may pay big dividends down the road.

PISCES Feb 19/Mar 20 Connect with your community in any way you can this week, Pisces. Give back by volunteering or by offering financial support.

SCORPIO Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, seek others’ input when faced with a tricky situation. Sometimes a fresh perspective is all that’s needed to make sense of a perplexing problem.

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GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 Things that appear to be confusing or intimidating may not be as complicated as they seem, Gemini. Keep doing your research and don’t be scared away. CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, remember to treat others how you want them to treat you. This simple approach is a great way to build lasting friendships and strong relationships. LEO Jul 23/Aug 23 Get as much work done around the house as possible this week, Leo. You may soon be pressed for time, so now is the time to tackle projects.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, expect to make some progress on financial situations that may have seemed daunting in the past. A financial professional can help you navigate some confusing waters. CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20 Connecting with friends has been a priority for you lately, Capricorn. In the days ahead, pend as much time as possible with those you hold near and dear.

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- Peru declared its in- - Federal troops forcibly dispersed the “Bonus Army” dependence from Spain. of World War I veterans who - The American Den- had gathered in Washington, tal Association proposed its DC. They were demanding money they were not schedfirst code of ethics. uled to receive until 1945. - The metric system was legalized by the U.S. - Plans for the Pentagon Congress for the stan- were approved by the U.S. dardization of weights and House of Representatives. measures throughout the - L.A. Thatcher received United States. a patent for a coin-operated - The Fourteenth mailbox. The device stamped Amendment to the U.S. envelopes when money was Constitution was declared inserted. in effect. The amendment guaranteed due process of - A U.S. Army bomber crashed into the 79th floor of law. New York City’s Empire State - The city of Miami, Building. 14 people were killed and 26 were injured. FL, was incorporated.

- U.S. President Johnson announced he was increasing the number of American troops in South Vietnam from 75,000 to 125,000.

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Farmers State Bank Awards $1,000 Scholarship

Morgan Hoots is the 2021 recipient of the Farmers State Bank Scott County Achievement Scholarship. She is the daughter of Darren and Rubi Hoots of Winchester, and a 2021 graduate of Bluffs High School. The Farmers State Bank Achievement Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior in Scott County. Selection requirements for this scholarship are based on the student’s character, academic achievement, and perseverance toward further education, extracurricular activities and

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I love ham, but I don’t always want to buy a big ham for the two of us, so I often buy ham steak. Sometimes I just heat it up in a skillet, or we throw it on the grill. Here is a delicious way to serve it if you want something special. GLAZED HAM STEAK (4 servings)

Q 1 8-oz can sliced pineapple Q 2 boneless ham steaks Q 1/4 cup packed brown sugar Q 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard Q 4 maraschino cherries, optional

Drain the pineapple, reserving 1 Tbsp juice, set pineapple aside. Cut each ham steak in half, place on

good works. Recipients can be planning to attend any college or university, pursuing any field of study. “Young people are our most important asset. We feel supporting students in furthering their education is an investment in the future of our community,” according to Nichole Mason, Farmers State Bank Vice President Branch Sales and Customer Development Manager. Morgan will be attending Northwest Missouri State University, majoring in Elementary Education.

A good side dish to go with the ham is this recipe for green beans. You can use frozen green beans, but I find that fresh green beans always taste so much better in this recipe. BASIL BUTTERED BEANS (4 servings) Q 4 cups water Q 1 tsp chicken bouillon

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granules (or 1 cube) Q 1 1/2 fresh green beans, trimmed Q 1 to 2 Tbsp butter, melted Q 3/4 tsp dried basil In a large saucepan, bring water and bouillon to a boil. Add the beans. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until crisp tender. Drain. Stir in butter and basil. Serve immediately.

Have you ever wondered why recipes calling for brown sugar always say “packed”? It is a crucial step, especially in baking. If you are measuring 1 cup brown sugar, you should fill up the measuring cup part way, pack it down with a spoon, and fill and pack more. The reason for

this is because the brown sugar is sticky and traps air pockets between the grains. Without the packing, the volume measurement would be off. Another thing about brown sugar is that it is not healthier than white sugar, and the caloric count is about the same. And did you know you can make your own brown sugar? It’s actually very easy. Mix 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 Tbsp molasses with a wooden spoon or mixer until thoroughly blended. Store in an airtight container to prevent it from drying out. If you want dark brown sugar, increase the molasses to 2 Tbsp per 1 cup granulated sugar. Here is an even better tip: some recipes call for dark brown sugar and if you don’t have it on hand, add 1 Tbsp molasses to 1 cup of light brown sugar. Mix well. Q If you have a recipe or cooking hint to share, or if you have a question about cooking, please send it to letscook!@heraldpubs. com or mail to Mascoutah Herald, PO Box C, Mascoutah IL 62258. Thanks, and Happy Cooking!

Pritzker talks plans for Unemployment Trust Fund, pandemic response By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker isn’t considering using federal American Rescue Plan Act funding to pay down a multibillion-dollar Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund deficit, and he’s watching the state’s COVID-19 hospitalization numbers closely. Those were two of the topics discussed during a 10-minute interview with Capitol News Illinois on Wednesday as part of a two-day media tour held by Pritzker after his Monday announcement that he was seeking reelection in 2022. The reason Pritzker won’t consider using federal ARPA funds on the $4.2 billion Trust Fund deficit, he said, is because he did not believe it a permissible use of the funding, and he is hopeful that the federal government will provide aid or rule changes to accommodate the 17 states that have outstanding federal borrowing balances in their trust funds amounting to $54 billion cumulatively. “You can’t actually use ARPA funds according to the rules of ARPA. You can’t repay any debt that’s already owed to the federal government,” Pritzker said in the interview with CNI, citing the state’s initial plan to repay pandemic related Municipal Liquidity Facility funding with the ARPA funds – a use later ruled impermissible. Interim U.S. Treasury rules for ARPA funding and the plans of dozens of other states, however, contradict the governor’s statement on the use of ARPA funds to repay the Unemployment Trust Fund deficit. The Associated Press reported on May 27 that “at least 29 states already have transferred or proposed to use a total of more than $12 billion of federal coronavirus aid for their unemployment trust funds.” Per the interim final rule, published May 17 in the Federal Register, “recipients may make deposits into the state account of the Unemployment Trust Fund … up to the level needed to restore the pre-pandemic balances of such account as of January 27, 2020, or to pay back advances received under Title XII of the Social Security Act.” “States facing a sharp increase in Unemployment Insurance claims during the pandemic may have drawn down positive Unemployment Trust Fund balances and, after exhausting the balance, required advances to fund continuing obligations to claimants,” the Treasury guidance reads. “Because both of these impacts were driven directly by

Let’s Cook!

an ungreased rimmed baking pan. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, mustard and the reserved 1 Tbsp pineapple juice. Spread over the top of the ham. Top with pineapple slices and cherries. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.

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the need for assistance to unemployed workers during the pandemic, replenishing Unemployment Trust Funds up to the pre-pandemic level responds to the pandemic’s negative economic impacts on unemployed workers.” During a recent trip to Washington, D.C, Pritzker said he spoke to President Joe Biden and Illinois’ congressional leaders to seek further federal assistance for the Trust Fund. He expounded Wednesday on what changes might be possible. “Some of this has to do with whether or not there could be legislation that’s passed. And some of this is really changes in the rules that could be made,” he said. “Certainly, if we could extend the due date of the Trust Fund deficit to the federal government, that might be of assistance to us. So we’re looking at everything that’s available to us, because you know, all of us have the same goal, right, which is to get that deficit down without it being a burden to businesses or to workers.” Business groups last week called on Pritzker to reinstate more stringent work search requirements for Illinoisans who are on unemployment, to end a $300 federal monthly payment to unemployed individuals earlier than its September end date, and to infuse the Trust Fund with federal ARPA dollars. Each state has an Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund account maintained by the U.S. Treasury but funded by the state’s businesses through insurance premiums collected via payroll taxes. The rates at which businesses pay into Illinois’ fund are determined by a complex statutory formula. The business community has warned that without a solution to the Trust Fund deficit, premium rates on employers could rise by the hundreds of millions, while unemployment benefits could decrease in the hundreds of millions come January. While use of the ARPA funding would have to be approved by lawmakers, Pritzker’s administration and former governors have generally been heavily involved in the negotiating process on unemployment issues. But Pritzker said he is hopeful federal action might come through before that time period. Earlier this month, Illinois’ U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, a Democrat, said he expects Congress to begin debating the next steps on unemployment as the current federal boost to benefits ends in September. “The question is, where will we be

based upon the support that we may get from the federal government and the reduction of the number of people who are unemployed? So we’ll have to see where that ends up,” Pritzker said Wednesday. For his part, Pritzker said he has expanded child care availability in an effort to encourage a return to the workforce and alleviate stresses on the system. “The biggest thing that’s keeping many people from getting back to work is the fact that they have to handle child care. Sometimes it’s senior care. People who stepped out of their jobs because they needed to take care of somebody at home,” he said. “And so we’ve expanded massively the availability of child care, particularly for those up to $60,000 in earnings. …We now have available to people $1 a month child care, that’s for people who are at the poverty level and up to 250 percent of poverty level, people being able to pay only 7 percent of their earnings. So that’s a significant move forward to help people get back to work.” As for the pandemic, Pritzker said his medical advisers tell him the main focus for monitoring disease spread should be intensive care and hospital bed usage. But he has not set a concrete metric for those numbers that would trigger another round of mitigations. Those numbers were increasing statewide as of Wednesday night, although they were still far off pandemic highs. There were 119 ICU beds and 628 hospital beds in use by COVID-19 patients as of Wednesday. The state’s 3 percent case positivity rate was high since May 7, five times its June 27 rate of 0.6 percent. The 1,993 new cases reported Thursday were a high since May 5. “What I can tell you is getting people vaccinated is the most important thing we can do right now, encouraging people to wear masks when they’re indoors in crowded areas, encouraging children who are under 12 to wear masks when they go to school, ask parents to have them wear masks when they go to school,” Pritzker said. “But unvaccinated people make up 99% of all the deaths that are occurring in the state of Illinois.” Still, the governor said he wasn’t considering vaccine passport requirements at this time. Pritzker also touched on the state’s fiscal outlook and whether an energy bill is likely to pass the General Assembly this year.

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