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Scott County Times WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2019

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Winchester Schools release registration dates. See page A2

Keelynn celebrates 2nd birthday. See page A3

Talent Contest at Scott County Fair. See page A3

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VOLUME NO. 152 NUMBER 28

July 20 Winchester is where the action is Winchester Community Picnic coming July 20 By CARMEN ENSINGER Scott County Times It’s that time of year again – the time many people have been looking forward to since this last year – time for the Winchester Community Picnic, slated for Saturday, July 20. Festivities get underway at 9 a.m. with the car show around the square and at 10 a.m. the very popular parade will make its way from the high school, around the square and end at the Scott County Fairgrounds where most of the events will take place. Nicole Mason is in

charge of organizing this year’s event, along with many other people who devote their efforts to more specific areas, such as the pageant, car show, kids games, etc. “There is a lot of planning and a lot of work to putting on this event and we are all trying our very best to make this one of the best picnics we have had here in Winchester,� Mason said. “We are now in our sixth year and we should have something for just about everyone.� The Winchester Pageant will kick off at around 11:30 at Monument Park and the Fairgrounds after the parade. “At this time, we

Car Show expected to be bigger than ever

will introduce all of the contestants for Miss, Jr. Miss and Little Miss Winchester,� Mason said. “As of now, we don’t have very many entries so if there is any young ladies who would like to participate, please visit our Facebook page and fill out an entry form.� The pageant is actually sponsored by the Winchester EMS and the crowning used to take place during their fundraiser in August. “A few years back, we asked them (EMS) if we could just go ahead and have it after the parade,� Mason said. “With so

By CARMEN ENSINGER Scott County Times This year’s car show during the Winchester Community Picnic July 20 is supposed to be bigger and better than ever according to organizers who are expecting more than 200 cars. “Each year since we began this car show seven years ago it has grown exponentially,� Organizer Terry Aossey said. “That first year we had around 70 cars and last year was our biggest ever with 217 cars registered.� The show will be located around the Winchester Square and will begin a 9 a.m. and run until 2 p.m. There is no admission fee to the public nor to those

wishing to display a car in the show, something Aoessey has been adamant about since the beginning. “I never did like paying to have someone to come look at my car so I don’t charge for the car show,� he said. “The whole idea is to draw people into this community where they can spend money at the local businesses and the vendors that we have on hand.� Aoessey said because there is no admission fee, people are more apt to buy tickets for the 50/50 drawing and the pot is usually huge. “On average, the winning half of the 50/50 drawing is usually (See, CAR SHOW, A2)

(See, PICNIC, A2)

Summer Reading Program finale The Winchester Public Library held their final session of the Summer Reading Program last week with a large group of kids in attendance. Everyone in attendance received a free book and a prize for participating.

Winchester royalty. See page A6

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Easton Smith and Hunter Smith work on their projects during the craft portion of the Summer Reading Program.

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The children’s room was filled to capacity last Tuesday, July 3 for the final installment of the Summer Reading Program. These children were listening to a story while others were off doing crafts and other projects.

Paisley Smith decides to just chill out with a tablet in one of the bean bag chairs in the children’s section of the library.

Scott County Times Obituaries listed in this issue: None

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Race for state’s attorney heats up early Bethany Doolin announces candidacy for Scott County State’s Attorney

Coonrod announces candidacy for States Attorney

Bethany Doolin has announced her candidacy for the 2020 election for Scott County State’s Attorney, following the announcement by Mike Hill that he was not running for re-election. “I was raised in Scott County and I care deeply about the citizens of Scott County. We are a small community and protecting our small community values is important to me,� Doolin said. Doolin is a graduate of Winchester High School. She completed her bachelor’s degree at University of Illinois at Springfield before attending law school at Saint Louis University. During law school, she spent time working for the Missouri State Public Defender’s Office in Hannibal, Mo. and the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office in Edwardsville. After law school, she returned home to Scott County to open her own practice and raise a family. Doolin has been running her own law prac-

By CARMEN ENSINGER Scott County Times Winchester Attorney John Paul Coonrod has announced he will be seeking the office of Scott County States Attorney in the March Primary, running on the Republican ticket. His announcement comes on the heels of current States Attorney Mike Hill’s announcement last week that he would not seek another four-year term as Scott County State’s Attorney. It is a decision that Coonrod has thought long and hard about. “I have been thinking about running for the office of states attorney for some time now,� Coonrod said. “I had already made preparations to that effect but given Mr. Hill’s recent announcement it seems like a good time to make it public that I am running for that office.� Coonrod currently has a private practice in Winchester and also serves as the attorney for the City of Winchester. He is a lifelong resident of Winchester so his roots in Scott County run deep. “Being a lifelong resident of this county and growing up here, I know the people of this

(See, DOOLIN, A2)

(See, COONROD, A2)

Bluffs readies for picnic

By BETH ZUMWALT Scott County Times With the Bluffs Picnic just around the corner the village is making plans to make the event as fun and entertaining as possible. The picnic is Aug. 17. At least 20 people are in charge of some part of the festival and many have multiple responsibilities. The event will have something for everyone. “We really need to tell Maryon Shaw we appreciate the effort she has put in on this,� Linda Sapp, Bluffs Village Board president, said. “She has really put a lot of time into this.� “Clean-up in the village will be Aug. 6,� Sapp told the trustees at the July 3 meeting. We hope everybody takes (See, BLUFFS, A2)

Sludge buildup addressed by Winchester Council

By CARMEN ENSINGER Scott County Times The Winchester City Council addressed an issue it has at the sewer plant regarding sludge buildup in its system. Last month at the June meeting, Public Works Director John Simmons informed the council about an issue at the lagoons. “We have been getting a lot of sludge buildup in our lagoons and it is something we need to look at,� Simmons said. “It has been several years since we have addressed this issue and it is now time to address it again.� Wastewater lagoon sludge buildup is a common occur(See, SLUDGE, A2)


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