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VOLUME NO. 152 NUMBER 32
Glasgow Burgoo coming up soon By CARMEN ENSINGER Scott County Times While it might seem a long time down the road, the Glasgow Burgoo is only three weeks away and organizers have a full slate of events for Saturday, Aug. 31 beginning with the world-famous burgoo which they will begin serving kettle service style at 6:30 a.m. No one is sure just how or when the burgoo tradition started. “No one really knows for sure how long this community has been doing the burgoo, but we did find an article dating back to 1875 that mentions the burgoo,� Committee member Julieann Gauges said. “It is the main attraction at this event and it keeps people coming out year after year – well since 1875 at least.� So what is the big attraction of burgoo – which is basically meant and vegetables cooked overnight in huge kettles over an open flame stirred constantly until the consistency of gruel. “People love the burgoo for different reasons,� Gauges said. “For some it is the history behind it – for others it is the taste or simply a family tradition. They remember coming out to this event when they were children and now they are bringing their chil-
“No one really knows for sure how long this community has been doing the burgoo, but we did find an article dating back to 1875 that mentions the burgoo. It is the main attraction at this event and it keeps people coming out year after year – well since 1875 at least.�
Julieann Gauges Committee member dren and thus the tradition continues.� Despite whether you love it or hate it – no one can say that a lot of work doesn’t go into preparing it. “Cooking usually starts around 8:30 or 9 p.m. the night before,� Gauges said. “We normally start out cooking 540 gallons but overnight it cooks down to slightly less.� Nor is it cheap. “We use between 500 to 600 pounds of meat and add in 850 pounds of potatoes, vegetables and pasta,� Gauges said. “All of the vegetables have to be peeled and diced before being put in so that is a lot of work as well.� But there will be a lot more going on than just serving up the burgoo.
At 10 a.m. the event will officially kick off with a parade featuring your typical parade fair – firetrucks, floats and, since it is an election year – plenty of politicians. And, of course, lots of candy thrown out the the children. The theme this year is Sunshine and Summertime. Following the parade, at 11 a.m., the pageant contestants will be introduced. Entries are still being taken for Little Mister and Miss Glasgow, for children between the ages of 5 and 8; Jr. Miss, 9-13 and Miss Glasgow, 14-18. Also at 11 a.m. the Lunch Stand will open and be serving burgoo, pulled pork, brisket and sides until 2 p.m.
From 1 to 3 p.m., the Harmony Girls will be performing on stage leading into pageant contestant interviews which begin at 3:30 p.m. The Geezer Band will take the stage at 4 p.m. and perform until 6:30 and at 7 p.m. the coronations begin and immediately following the winners of the cash raffles will be drawn. Also, four $50 gift certificates for groceries will be given away to those in attendance. There will also be a treasure hunt for the kids during the day. Jack’s Concessions, Zingabad Grotto, vendors, raffles and games will be open all day. “This has been one of the major draws to our tiny community for many years so we try to make sure there is something for everyone,� Gauges said. “We have a very dedicate committee this year who are striving to make this the biggest and best.� Committee members include: Mayor Steve Doolin, who is the Committee Chairman; Melissa Evans, parade; Dana Garrett, entertainment; Gauges, vendors; Chris Gauges, burgoo and Lori Doolin, Bethany Doolin and Garrett, pageant. More information can be found on their Facebook page – Glasgow Illinois Burgoo.
2019 Scott County Fair trophy winners. See page A6
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These four young ladies and gentleman were crowned as the 2019 royalty for the Alsey Burgoo. Bearing the title of Little Miss for the coming year is Brynn Evans, the title of Miss Alsey Burgoo went to Zoe Eans while Gracie Howard and Beau Donavan were crowned Jr. Miss and Little Mister Alsey Burgoo.
Local science teacher attends chemistry workshop Aug. 2 By CARMEN ENSINGER Scott County Times Dr. Claire Coonrod, who teaches science at Winchester High School, attended a chemistry workshop in July at Illinois College and led another workshop on Aug. 2, also at Illinois College. “Brent Chandler, representing the Heartland Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS) and Illinois College invited local chemistry educators to attend a workshop on July 17 to train us to use Vernier lab equipment,� Coonrod said. “We conducted an experiment using temperature probes that can be incorporated into any high school chemistry course.� Also attending the workshop were: Katie Ayers from Triopia, Ashley McCabe from Virginia and Heidi Scaggs from A-C Central. The programs were part of a $3,500 grant funded by the American Chemical Society (ACS) which came through the Innovative Project Grant Program administered through the Illinois Heartland ACS local section. “The goal of these workshops is to bolster chemistry education in the region, specifically the communities surrounding Jacksonville where Illinois College is located,� Chandler said. “The aim is to provide training for high school chemistry teachers to incorporate hands-on lab experiments in the classroom and to provide the equipment and
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Dr. Claire Coonrod looks on as Ashley McCabe conducts an experiment to determine the energy of certain foods during the Aug. 2 workshop at Illinois College. Educators from local schools, including Coonrod, from Winchester High School, participated in the workshop that was funded through a grant from the American Chemical Society. Coonrod also headed up this workshop.
supplies needed to execute these lab experiments through a loan program.� The first workshop addressed the incorporation of “Designing a Hand Warmer� lab experiment using Vernier temperature probes and Labquest 2 data collection hardware. “Teachers were trained to ask their students to investigate the
energy changes accompanying the formation of solutions for common laboratory salts,� Chandler said. “Then apply the results to ‘design’ a handwarmer that is reliable, safe and inexpensive.� The second workshop, the one led by Coonrod, addressed the (See, WORKSHOP, A2)
Naples grain elevator gets new owner By BETH ZUMWALT Scott County Times Producers should see little if any change after a deal between Cargill and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) trade grain facilities. According to Sandra Hankins at the Scott County Clerk’s office, no transaction has been recorded in her office, but both companies have issued statements that say ADM will sell the Naples facility, along with those in Beardstown and Keithsburg. Cargill will sell facilities in Mount Vernon, Evansville and Indiana to ADM. Both companies say the sale was for economic reasons . “We continually evaluate our assets to ensure its sites are operating efficiently and fit our strategic growth plan. After an in-depth evaluation of our grain assets in this region, we concluded that the transaction enables us to increase efficiency and better execute our growth strategy,� Victoria Bagley, corporate affairs at Cargill. “We hope to finalize due diligence and complete the transaction in the coming weeks.� Jackie Anderson, media relations at ADM, echoed Bagley’s comments. “ADM and Cargill have reached an agreement to exchange ownership of certain grain facilities in Indiana and Illinois. ADM will sell to Cargill its grain facilities located in Beardstown, Naples, and Keithsburg, Illinois, and Cargill will sell to ADM its grain facilities in Mount Vernon and Evansville, Indiana,� Anderson said. “We regularly evaluate our portfolio to ensure that our businesses and assets best fit our strategy to maximize longterm returns. Cargill’s Mount Vernon and Evansville, Indiana, elevators are a great fit for our origination network, and will allow us to better serve farmer and customer needs in the region.�