THREE SCOTT CITY WARD RACES ARE OPPOSED

SCOTT CITY -- When Scott City voters go to the polls Tuesday, they will have to decide between candidates running for council seats in wards 1, 2 and 4.

Incumbent Ladonna Phelps is running for her second term on the council. The Ward 1 councilwoman is serving as chairman of the council's planning and zoning committee.

Also filing for the Ward 1 seat is Rodney Holloway, owner of K & R Mobile Home Park in Scott City. Two years ago, Holloway lost a bid to be elected mayor of Scott City.

"I just want to try and ensure that we get some fair representation around here," Holloway said. "I've lived in Scott City for 10 years, and want to see the community grow and prosper."

Incumbent John Rogers Jr. is running against Gene Swinford to retain his Ward 2 council seat.

Rogers serves as the chairman of the city's finance committee and has recently been appointed to serve on the gambling committee by the mayor.

Ward 3 Councilman Ron Oller is running unopposed for his third term.

The Ward 4 race must be decided between incumbent Terry Johnston and H.M. "Bud" Bader.

Johnston said he believes in doing what is right for the community and wants to see necessary street and sewer repairs made as soon as possible.

Bader is also concerned about the ragged state of Scott City streets, but feels the citizens should have more say in the dealings of the city government.

"I'm personally for the taxpayer," said Bader. "I'm not a politician at heart."

The candidates are running for two-year terms on the council.

Five candidates have filed for two open school board seats in the April 5 election.

Incumbent Robert "Pete" Wadlington has refiled for his seat. He faces competition from former board member Mike Ruth and candidates Wayne Petitt, Mike Miller and Nancy Caldwell.

After serving a single, three-year term on the board, Ruth lost his April 1992 bid for re-election. Now he's ready to return, he said.

"I was not able to campaign for the position last time," said Ruth, citing former business obligations that have since been somewhat relieved. "I am actively seeking to win this election."

Petitt is filing for the seat to be vacated by his father, Jerry Petitt. He believes that schools should be a safe place to send children and supports drug-free, gun-free school zones.

Wadlington has served four terms on the board and looks to win one more.

"The school is progressing well, but there are a few more things I would like to see carried out," he said.

Miller has two children in the school district and wishes to be active in the school system.

"I think every child ought to have a chance to learn as much as they can learn," he said. "I would like to see the school progress in the areas it should, for the benefit of the kids."

Caldwell could not be reached for comment.