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Above: Jeff Pittman, owner of the Pitt Stop on the Square in Winchester, cooked up and sold pork chops, riblets, grilled chicken and hot dogs to all the hungry bikers taking part on the Poker Run Red, which was raising money to send care packages to military personnel. Submitted photo
Right: The Poker Run Red, which raised money to send care packages to military personnel, drew over 100 motorcycles and 30 jeeps on Saturday in Winchester.
Improvements around the square. See page A2
CORRECTION In last week’s Scott County Times, a quote in the story about mandated mask wearing was made by Rex McIntire. The speaker of the quote was misidentified.
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Florence Bridge replacement project taking the next step By BETH ZUMWALT Scott County Times The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will hold an open house public hearing on the proposed IL 100/106 Illinois River Crossing Project at Florence. The open house will be held Thursday, Sept. 10, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Nimrod Funk 4-H Community Building located at 401 North Walnut Street in Winchester. “The purpose of this hearing is to provide the public an opportunity to review and comment on the preferred alternative, a new bridge on an alignment 300 feet south of and adjacent to the existing bridge,” Jay Wavering, IDOT project engineer said. “The proposed improvement is currently included in the department’s FY 2021-2026 Proposed Highway Improvement Program.” The proposed improvement would involve removal of the existing IL 100/106 Bridge over the Illinois River which is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. Considering the potential for impacts on the community and the wide range of improvement options, IDOT designated this project for development using the principles of Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS). Through CSS, an advisory committee was formed as the IL 100/106 River Bridge Project Community Advisory Group (CAG) for the purpose of providing focused and direct input in the development of the study. The CAG has provided essential input in identifying and evaluating numerous alternative alignments for the new bridge and associated roadway improvements and assisted in identifying a preferred alternative.
Scott County COVID cases continue to grow By BETH ZUMWALT Scott County Times
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he number of COVID-19 cases in Scott County has risen again. The county is currently at 47 cases. “A good number of the people we have tested have shown no symptoms,” Steve Shireman, administrator of the Scott County Health Department, said. “They were either checked because they were having a medical procedure or had been in contact with someone who tested positive.”
“I think a lot of people thought this was a big joke,” Shireman said. “But I’ve talked to some people who have had it and said they wouldn’t wish it on anyone. They felt terrible.” Shireman said Winchester Schools were scheduled to return to classes next week, but isn’t confident that will happen because at least two staff members have tested positive. “I’m not sure what they will do,” he said. “People know it’s out there and know they should be taking precautions to stop the spread. We have got to stop making each other sick. Wear your mask, social distance, wash your hands and stay home if you are sick.”
School boards postpone joint meeting By BETH ZUMWALT Scott County Times An Aug. 31 meeting of both the Bluffs and Winchester School Boards has been postponed/ canceled. “As it turns out, we had board members on both sides that could not be there for one reason or another,” Kevin Blankenship, superintendent of both districts, said. The meeting was to discuss whether either of the boards would be interested in conducting a feasibility study on consolidating the two districts into one. “The members that couldn’t attend Monday’s meeting said they wanted to be there in person,”
Blankenship said. “They didn’t want to attend by Zoom.” Rescheduling the joint meeting is a 50/50 probability, according to Blankenship. “We are approaching harvest, COVID is an issue, and [there are] a number of other obstacles in scheduling a joint meeting,” he said. If no joint meeting can be rescheduled, there would be no presentation to the boards. The two boards would discuss the matter at their regularly scheduled school boards. Bluffs meets Sept. 14 and Winchester, Sept. 15. Blankenship said no one on either board had indicated to him they wanted to postpone the meeting until later in the fall.
“The hearing is an opportunity for citizens to offer feedback on the preferred alternative as the proposed improvement.”
Jay Wavering IDOT project enginee Exhibits, maps and aerial photography of the preferred alternative, as well as the environmental assessment will be available for viewing during the open house public hearing. “The hearing is an opportunity for citizens to offer feedback on the preferred alternative as the proposed improvement,” Wavering said. “All persons interested in this project are invited to attend.” It will be conducted consistent with Illinois Department of Public Health and CDC guidelines which will include social distancing and limiting the number of attendees in the facility to 50 people at any given time. Staff and attendees will be required to wear masks, which will be provided to attendees if they do not have one. More detailed guidelines can be reviewed at the IDPH website at: www.dph. illinois.gov. For those individuals who would like to review the material ahead of time or would prefer not to attend in person, meeting materials will be posted in advance at www.florencebridgestudy.com no later than Sept. 8. The hearing will be conducted on an informal basis; no formal presentation is planned. Representatives of the Illinois Department of Transportation and the consultant engineering firm of WSP will be available to answer individual questions and receive comments about the study. Comment sheets will be available for those in attendance who wish to provide written comments. The same material will be available for review and inspection, by appointment, at the District Six Office at 126 East Ash Street, Springfield. Comments received at this hearing or at the District Six Office by Sept. 24 will be included in the official project record.
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Dawson Clanton, center, stopped at Sandi Neff’s melon stand Monday, Aug. 31. Neff, of Roodhouse, sells Beardstown melons, gourds and pumpkins at the corner of Main and Cherry in Winchester. Jesse Atwood is seated in the back of the van.
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Winchester, Illinois
Outdoor Truths: Gary Miller
TIME IS VALUABLE CURRENCY IN LIFE
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Improvements around the square City employees Jeff McIntire, left, and Jeremy Bruene, right, finish concrete over the noon hour Monday, Aug. 31. The workers were making sidewalk improvements and running conduit to accommodate new street lamps. Upon installation of the new lamps, the existing large streetlights and overhead wires will be removed.
Ridge Runner Chronicles: Bill Hoagland
PICKING UP A CHEAP WATCH ISN’T EASY
KLV \HDU ZDV WKH ÂżUVW time in 40 years that I did not go on our annual spring turkey hunt in the Ozarks. That was because of the pandemic; officials in Shannon County, Mo., were asking hunters to stay home. Each year that I have gone on this outdoor boondoggle, something happens during the trip that makes each trip memorable. Usually these memorable events have absolutely nothing to do with the harvesting of a wild turkey. In fact, sometimes the “memorable eventâ€? prevents the harvesting of a turkey, such as the year Annie loaned me her pick-up truck, and during the trip, I inadvertently set it on fire in the middle of the woods at 4 a.m. On another memorable trip, one of the Hoefert brothers got lost hunting next to the Current River and ended up thumbing a ride down the river dressed in camo, carrying a gun and wearing a face mask. Amazingly, two canoeists stopped and gave him a ride downstream, as if there were nothing unusual about picking up a masked hitchhiker with a shotgun. Since I couldn’t go on that annual turkey hunt this year and am just “sitting aroundâ€? feeling sorry for myself, I’ve been reminiscing about those trips and have been sharing some of those stories with my buddies. I am doing this because it helps to reminisce about the good old days instead of stew-
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ing about the ongoing riots, virus and economic disaster. Here is one of those stories: On this particular trip, I was driving down to Shannon County with a friend who was a popular and highly respected physician — a surgeon actually. To protect the “innocent,� I will not mention his name; we will simply refer to him as “Mike.� We were in my truck. Mike had just taken over the driving when we stopped in St. James, Mo., at a gas station/convenience store. Just as I was going in to get some snacks, Mike asked if I could buy him a cheap watch if they had any for sale in the store. The store was crowded and there was a line of customers at the check-out counter. When I finally got to the counter, I asked the clerk if they had any cheap watches for sale. The guy behind me overheard my question and tapped me on the shoulder. He said he would sell me the watch he was wearing for five dollars. He quickly removed the watch from his wrist—the watch had one of those metallic, expandable bands—and handed it to me. It seemed to be working, so I handed him the five bucks and headed back to the truck. When I got back to the truck and after Mike drove out to the edge of the street, I handed him the watch. As he sat there waiting for traffic to clear, he put the watch
on. Suddenly, he turned to me with a puzzled look and said, “This watch is wet!� I replied that the watch probably was wet. Then he wanted to know exactly “why� the watch was wet. I told him that I wasn’t sure, but I think it belonged to the clerk. I explained that “it was just sitting there on the counter.� The following conversation then ensued: Mike: “You stole this watch?� Me: “Don’t you think ‘stole’ is a bit harsh? It’s not a felony. It can’t be worth more than ten bucks. But just the same, we probably need to be moving along before they get our license number.� My memory of St. James is not that great, but I know there are several stop signs on the main drag going south through St. James plus a railroad crossing in the middle of town. We did not go airborne over the tracks but we took them fast enough that I can still remember it. As for the stop signs, Mike did what we used to call a “St. Louis stop,� meaning a brief “genuflect� at each sign before rolling on through. At that point, I figured I had better let
him in on the joke because Highway 68 south out of St. James is a virtual rollercoaster, and there is no point in getting wrapped around a tree for no good reason. It was, after all, my truck. Needless to say, Mike was greatly relieved to know that he was not an accessory to a crime of theft. ––––––––––––––––––– 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.
One of my favorite topics to share with young people is on the subject of time. While it is hard for them to grasp the concept of the brevity of time, I try to help them begin to see its value. The older I get, the more valuable time becomes. I recall, even at this moment, a friend of mine who is dying of cancer. He is educated and wealthy by most standards, and yet, his one desire is not more education or monetary possessions. It’s time. That’s why I tell young people to be on time and to be prepared. If you do not do both, you have wasted — even stolen — the most valuable thing a person has. I think freedom could also be included in the category of the most valuable things we have. Once again, if I have wealth but no freedom to use it, what good is it? Or, if I have multiple degrees and do not have the freedom to pursue their calling, what use is the education I have received? No. To ask the wealthy or educated prisoner what their greatest desire would be, it would be freedom. But if being late or unprepared steals time, what steals another’s freedom? I think we would all admit that laws always stifle freedoms. And the more laws that are in place, the more freedoms we lose. I’m thankful when America was formed it was not formed with the idea of control but with the idea of freedom. Americans love freedom, and the idea of freedoms being lost is what causes most of us to vote a certain way. We fear a law that might be put in place that would hinder our free-
dom. In the same way for the Christian, we desire freedom, and that is good. It’s also what God desires for us as well. It was the Apostle Paul who wrote, “For freedom Christ has set us free.� It’s like asking someone, “Why did you set that person free,� and them answering, “So, they can be free!� Freedom has its own benefits. It is both the action and the result of the action, and it is seated deep within the soul of every human, everywhere. But if there is this longing, does it mean there is the existence of its fulfillment? To paraphrase C.S Lewis, does the fact a baby feels hunger, prove the existence of food? Or, because a duckling wants to swim, does it mean there is such a thing as water? I think it does, and I also think freedom is a longing all men have but only Christ can fulfill. It was Paul again that said, “Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.� This must mean, where the Spirit is absent, so is real freedom. But what is it replaced with? The law of course. And just like every other part of our life, the law will never produce the liberty we long to enjoy. Only grace will – and has. ––––––––––––––––––– 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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Spotting cicada killers Wasps have an undeserved bad reputation. While some species can be a tad on the aggressive side, they are, as a whole, rather beneficial. Admittedly they can be intimidating insects, particularly large individuals. This year there have been more reports of large wasps than typical. Perhaps it’s because we’re spending more time at home and out in our landscapes. Maybe it’s because of the excitement over ‘murder hornets’ (which are not in Illinois). Regardless of the reason, many large wasps are being confused with the Asian giant hornet. The species I’ve been getting questions about the most, particularly now in late summer, are cicada killers (Sphecius speciosus). Cicada killers can be up to 1.5 inches long and are black with yellow markings on the thorax and abdomen. Their head and thorax are red to orange, and the wings and legs are orangish-red. On the other hand, Asian giant hornets (Vespa mandarinia) are 1.5 – 1.75 inches long and much bulkier in appearance. They also have an orange head, and their abdomens have orange and black stripes. Cicada killers are a native wasp species, and as their name implies, they hunt cicadas. Females will fly up into tree canopies to capture and paralyze cicadas. She will then deposit them in underground tunnels where she will lay eggs on them. The eggs will hatch, and the larva will burrow into the cicada and begin to feed on it. The larva will overwinter in the burrow and pupate in the spring. Adults will begin to emerge in July, around the time when annual cicadas start emerging and will live into September.
They tend to build their burrows in welldrained areas with light-textured soils that are in full sun. They can often be found along sidewalks or patio edges, in flower beds, gardens, or in lawns. When building their burrows, they can bring a lot of soil up to the surface. Some people may find this undesirable, especially in highly managed turf/yards. While the larvae feed on cicadas, the adults feed on flower nectar and tree sap. The males are territorial and will try to intimidate things that enter their territory. Males are harmless, though, and they cannot sting. Females are not aggressive and typically won’t sting unless handled or stepped on. Because of this, control is often unnecessary. One way of discouraging their nest building in yards is to have a healthy, dense stand of turf. If they are nesting in landscape beds, mulch can be put down. Another potential strategy to discourage them from nesting in an area is to make sure that the soil remains moist. The wasps don’t like wet soil, and watering the ground may help the soil settle into their tunnels, further discouraging them. If you would like to use an insecticide to manage them, you can apply an insecticide containing permethrin and carbaryl to the entrances of their tunnels. Make sure it to read and follow all label directions. Tip of the week: Want to learn more about other large wasps we commonly encounter in Illinois? Check out this week’s Good Growing Blog post at go.illinois.edu/ goodgrowing.
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ALSEY BY PEGGY STURGEON CLEMONS, 742-3822 Hello from Alsey. Had some good ole August weather the last few days. Hasn’t slowed the humming birds down. 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 Sturgeon, Michael Ryan, Elma Redman, Marcel Day, Sam Ford, Brad Thisdel, Mandy Gates, Donnie McGee, Gerald and Janice Day, Delores Cannon, Karla Cannon, school students and teachers, forest fire
on Sept. 7; Bruce a n d Missey Lindsey on Sept. 9. Three g r a n d essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love and something to hope for. That’s all folks. Have a good week. Be a friend to someone in need this week.
victims in California and hurricane victims in the southern states. Happy Birthday to Pattie Hallas and Daniel Starks on Sept. 3; Haley Hallas and Clayton Wynn on Sept.4; Colleen Lovekamp on Sept. 6; Pat Robinson on Sept. 7; Dorothy Benton, Julia Northrop and Aricia Arnold on Sept. 9. Happy Anniversary to Scott and Nichole Mason on Sept. 4; Steve and Kim Nicholson on Sept. 4; Danny and Shelia Daniels on Sept. 4; Jason and Shannon Ingram on Sept. 6; Chris and Chris Fletcher
WINCHESTER BY IRENE TREECE Hello Scott County, More rules and articles concerning the virus that is making everyone crazy. I do not understand the reasoning behind the scenes but what can a person do? We go to a Dr. appointment, we have on our new blue mask, the throwaway kind, but they still insist on us removing it and putting on one of their yellow ones. I must be allergic to the color of the yellow ones because they make me cough and sneeze uncontrollably. If their masks are so much better than
the blue ones why am I allergic to them? Several people I know said they have problems also. Some cannot wear yellow ones, but some cannot wear blue ones. It is strange that we are allergic to something that is supposed to keep us safe and healthy. Well, another holiday we cannot celebrate as we have in the past many years. How many more will we not be allowed to celebrate with our families and loved ones? It says in the book of Genesis that Adam lived
to be 900 years old. That explains why Eve ate the apple and they had to put on clothes. Nobody wants to see a 900-year-old man naked. Last Week`s Trivia - -Salvador Dali. Next Week`s Trivia - -This American artist was born Anna Mary Robertson in 1960 but didn`t start painting until her seventies, as a way to keep busy as she grieved the death of her husband. Known for her depiction of rural life, by what name is she known?
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ometimes it seems that life is one problem after another. The car breaks down, which means an unexpected and unwelcome expense at the repair shop. And of course, these things never come at good times—what could possibly be a good time for your car to break down? We have problems at work or at school. Problems with our health. Problems with life. It’s enough to make us throw up our hands and question whether God is really looking out for us. But we shouldn’t fall prey to the illusion that we deserve a life without problems, or even that it would be desirable. In reality, what we see as a problem, viewed a little differently, can be seen as just another fact about life and the world we live in. Your car didn’t “break down” in the sense that
it stopped obeying the laws of physics. Some part or another was perfectly obeying all the laws of physics, and when you, for instance, failed to change your battery after five years, it stopped producing enough charge to start your car. We would all like for these problems to come a little less often, but try to see them as just the way the world works, and perhaps as opportunities to understand the world better, and to work on our responses to those very problems. –Christopher Simon
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Horoscopes ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, someone from your past may come back into your life this week in a good way. Don’t be nervous about what he or she has to say. Everything will work out with the relationship.
VIRGO Aug 24/Sept 22 A few things will be beyond your control this week, Virgo. However, you have many things that you can grab ahold of and make your own. Try a new creative project.
AQUARIUS Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you will attract more flies with honey than you will with vinegar. Consider your tone and delivery when speaking, tweaking things a bit if need be.
TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you have various options to consider at this time. Delay an important decision for a little while longer until you can narrow things down with a level head.
LIBRA Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, even though you may be dishing out advice, others may not be inclined to take it. Don’t be offended by this. Not everyone is ready to make changes.
PISCES Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, every day may not be an adventure, but you have a knack for making daily life exciting. Find ways to share your joy.
GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 An unexpected opportunity arrives this week, Gemini. It may be some good news you have been waiting for or it could be something you didn’t see coming. Embrace it.
SCORPIO Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, sometimes you have to relinquish control and let others steer the boat. This may be a welcome relief because it lifts some pressure off of your shoulders.
CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, enjoy how your mood changes when you enjoy some different scenery this week. A change in your perspective is sparked by a visit to an idyllic place.
SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, just when you thought it was a straight road ahead, life throws you a curveball. You’re good at adapting, so you shouldn’t have difficulties overcoming this challenge.
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LEO Jul 23/Aug 23 Once you make a decision this week you have to stick with it and see it through, Leo. It can be challenging waiting for results, but be patient. The outcome will be known soon.
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CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, once you establish your objective, you can plot out your plan. This approach can be applied to both big life changes or even smaller decisions.
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Winchester, Illinois
SPECIAL
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Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Permanent Full-Time Position PERMANENT, FULL-TIME POSITION is available immediately in an agricultural ofďŹ ce. Salary range $14.95 - $20.72 per hour, plus beneďŹ ts. A copy of the vacancy announcement is available at Pike County Farm Service Agency, USDA Service Center, 1319 W. Washington, PittsďŹ eld, IL. Applications must be submitted through www. USAJobs.gov by the closing date of announcement. We recognize and appreciate the beneďŹ ts of diversity in the workplace. People who share this belief and reect a diverse background are encouraged to apply. This vacancy announcement FSACO-10899588-IL20-KW closes September 8, 2020, and applications must be received by that date. USDA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Provider, Employer and Lender.
GENERAL INFORMATION
CHIEF OF POLICE
Due To the retirement of its Police Chief, the city of Winchester, Illinois is seeking a Police Chief to be responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and eďŹƒciency of the police department. This is an incredible opportunity to be Police Chief in a progressive, supportive and vibrant community. Applicants must meet all qualiďŹ cations of the position and possess the knowledge, skills, ability and experience necessary to serve as the city’s Police Chief. The ideal candidate will have an unwavering commitment and the ability to maintain positive police-community relationships. Salary, negotiable depending on qualiďŹ cations and experience. Send resume, with references and a letter of interest to: Mayor Rex Mcintire, Winchester City Hall, 1 East Market Street, Winchester, lL 62694. Position is open until filled. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Proposed Tariff Changes Gas Service Schedule Ill. C. C. No. 2 To the Gas Patrons of Ameren Illinois Company d/b/a Ameren Illinois:
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Ameren Illinois (or Company) hereby gives notice to the public that on August 5, LW ¿OHG ZLWK WKH ,OOLQRLV Commerce Commission (ICC or Commission) evidence (direct testimony) regarding the reconciliation of revenues collected from its gas customers under the Company’s *DV (QHUJ\ (I¿FLHQF\ DQG Demand Response Cost ReFRYHU\ *(5 5LGHU ZLWK DFtual and prudent associated costs from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019. This reconciliation may result in changes to the Company’s UDWHV DQG FKDUJHV ZLWK UHspect to gas delivery services in the Company’s service area in Illinois. The changes LQ UDWHV DQG FKDUJHV ZLOO WDNH effect after hearings and after WKH &RPPLVVLRQ LVVXHV LWV ¿nal Order. 7KH &RPPLVVLRQ GRFNHWHG WKH ¿OLQJ DV 'RFNHW 1R 0253. A copy of the evidence may be inspected at Ameren ,OOLQRLVœ RI¿FHV ORFDWHG DW Liberty Street, Peoria, Illinois or online at ZZZ LFF LOOLQRLV JRY H GRFNHW . All parties interested in this matter may obtain information ZLWK UHVSHFW WKHUHWR HLWKHU GLrectly from Ameren Illinois or by addressing the Chief &OHUN RI WKH ,OOLQRLV &RPmerce Commission, 527 East &DSLWRO $YHQXH 6SULQJ¿HOG Illinois 62706. AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY d/b/a Ameren Illinois %\ 5LFKDUG - 0DUN 3UHVLGHQW 9.2, 9.9
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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SCOTT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LYMAN MARK STICE, Deceased No. 2020-P-11 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is hereby given of the death of Lyman Mark Stice, of rural Winchester, Scott County, Illinois. Letters RI 2IÂżFH ZHUH LVVXHG RQ $Xgust 26, 2020, to Deborah /RLV %OLPOLQJ RI 0LGZD\ Road, Murrayville, IL 62668, as Independent ExecuWRU ZKRVH DWWRUQH\ LV -RKQ P. Coonrod, 44 East Side Square, Winchester, Illinois 62694. Claims against the estate PD\ EH ÂżOHG RQ RU EHIRUH March 3rd, 2020. Any claim QRW ÂżOHG RQ RU EHIRUH WKDW date is barred, except that WKH FODLP RI D FUHGLWRU ZKR KDV EHHQ QRWLÂżHG E\ PDLO RU delivery of notice shall be barred on said date or three months from the date of such PDLOLQJ RU GHOLYHU\ ZKLFKHYHU LV ODWHU &ODLPV PD\ EH ÂżOHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH &OHUN RI the Court at the Scott County Courthouse, 35 East Market Street, Winchester, Illinois, RU ZLWK WKH UHSUHVHQWDWLYH RU ERWK &RSLHV RI D FODLP ÂżOHG ZLWK WKH &OHUN PXVW EH PDLOHG or delivered to the represenWDWLYH DQG WR DWWRUQH\ ZLWKLQ ten (10) days after it has been ÂżOHG Dated this 2nd day of September, 2020. Deborah Lois Blimling, Independent Executor By: /s/John P. Coonrod Her attorney John P. Coonrod Attorney for Independent Co-Executor P.O. Box 75 Winchester, IL 62694 Telephone: (217) 742-0822 9.2, 9.9, 9.16
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