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The Scoop Newsletter THIS NEWSLETTER IS A WORK OF LOVE BY A COMMITTEE OF FOLKS IN ASHLAND. THE NEXT ONE WILL BE PUBLISHED SHORTLY AFTER THE FIRST OF EACH MONTH. IDEAS OR ITEMS FOR THE NEWSLETTER? DROP OFF OR CALL PRINTERS INK AT 217-476-3764, OR GIVE THEM TO NANCE BRYANT, LINDA DEVLIN, CYNTHIA GUTMANN, BOB HEATHER, OR LIZ WALLBAUM. ITEMS CAN ALSO BE E-MAILED TO MATT HOBROCK, [email protected]. DEADLINE WILL BE THE 25TH OF EACH MONTH FOR THE FOLLOWING MONTH’S NEWSLETTER. YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT IS APPRECIATED. OUR WEBSITE: http://ashlandscoop.tripod.com June 2014 Volume 8 - Issue 6 35th ANNUAL ASHLAND COMMUNITY CLUB’S SUMMER DAYS JUNE 26 - 29, 2014 705 W. Washington Ashland Step into this 2BR 1.5BA home with inving front porch& beauful wood trim and hardwood throughout most of the home. Character abounds with the charm of an older home, but the convenient features of an updated kitchen and bath. Large laundry area for entry from the 1.5 car garage with a huge privacy fenced back yard. MUST SEE! Dawn Stremsterfer Realtor®, Broker Associate Direct: 217-741-1865 2475 West Monroe Springfield, IL 62704 (cell) 217-741-1865 PROFESSIONALS [email protected] [email protected] Kendra Swain Realtor Office: 217-245-9613 Direct: 217-248-5665 Home: 217-243-7183 Fax: 217-243-7183 Pride of ownership is excellent in this ranch! Updates include new furnace/ac, new floor- ing throughout, updat- ed baths and kitchen, nice sunroom is a plus and much more! Must see! Move right in! Call Kendra for a showing. Results Plus Inc. 1046 West Morton Jacksonville, IL 62650 “Inventory is needed in the Ashland Market! I have buyers ready to purchase, but there aren’t any listings that meet their criteria! Call today if you’re inter- ested in selling!” - Dawn 501 South Charles Street, Ashland, IL - $118,000

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The Scoop Newsletter

THIS NEWSLETTER IS A WORK OF LOVE BY A COMMITTEE OF FOLKS IN ASHLAND. THE NEXT ONE WILL BE PUBLISHED SHORTLY AFTER THE FIRST OF EACH MONTH. IDEAS OR ITEMS FOR THE NEWSLETTER? DROP OFF OR CALL PRINTERS INK AT 217-476-3764, OR GIVE THEM TO NANCE BRYANT, LINDA DEVLIN, CYNTHIA GUTMANN, BOB HEATHER, OR LIZ WALLBAUM. ITEMS CAN ALSO BE

E-MAILED TO MATT HOBROCK, [email protected].

DEADLINE WILL BE THE 25TH OF EACH MONTH FOR THE FOLLOWING MONTH’S NEWSLETTER. YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT IS APPRECIATED. OUR WEBSITE: http://ashlandscoop.tripod.com

June 2014 Volume 8 - Issue 6

35th ANNUAL

ASHLAND COMMUNITY CLUB’S SUMMER DAYS

JUNE 26 - 29, 2014

705 W. Washington Ashland

Step into this 2BR 1.5BA home with inviting front porch& beautiful wood

trim and hardwood throughout most of the

home. Character abounds with the charm of an older home, but the

convenient features of an updated kitchen and

bath. Large laundry area for entry from the

1.5 car garage with a huge privacy fenced

back yard. MUST SEE!

Dawn Stremsterfer Realtor®, Broker Associate

Direct: 217-741-1865

2475 West Monroe Springfield, IL 62704

(cell) 217-741-1865

PROFESSIONALS

[email protected]

[email protected]

Kendra Swain

Realtor

Office:

217-245-9613

Direct:

217-248-5665

Home:

217-243-7183

Fax:

217-243-7183

Pride of ownership is

excellent in this ranch!

Updates include new

furnace/ac, new floor-

ing throughout, updat-

ed baths and kitchen,

nice sunroom is a plus

and much more! Must

see! Move right in!

Call Kendra for a

showing.

Results Plus Inc.

1046 West Morton Jacksonville, IL

62650

“Inventory is needed in the

Ashland Market! I have

buyers ready to purchase,

but there aren’t any listings

that meet their criteria!

Call today if you’re inter-

ested in selling!” - Dawn

501 South Charles Street, Ashland, IL - $118,000

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CHURCH DIRECTORY

BEREA CHRISTIAN CHURCH Minister Edward J.Moretto [email protected] www.bereachristianchurch.com Sunday Christian Education Hour - 9:30 pm Sunday Worship - 10:30 am Wednesday Eve. Prayer Mtg. - 7:00 pm We’re Open On Sunday!! CHURCH OF CHRIST Minister Jimmy Coyle Sunday School - 9:00 am Sunday Worship - 10:00 am FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Rev. David L. McHenry 476.3678 Sunday School - 9:30 am Sunday Worship - 10:30 am ASHLAND COMMUNITY ECUMENICAL BIBLE STUDY Tuesday Eve. Baptist Church Hall - 7 - 8:30 pm

ST. AUGUSTINE CHURCH Father Chris Brey 476.8856 Ashland Sunday Mass - 9:00 am Beardstown Sunday Mass - 11:00 am Sunday (Spanish) - 12:30 pm Virginia Saturday - 5:00 pm UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Rev. Pam Hoffman 476.8858 www.ashlandunitedmethodist.com Sunday Worship - 8:45 am Sunday School - 10:00 am NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH, s.b.c. Pastor Darin Peterson Ph. 217-675-2124 www.newbeginningschristianfellowship.net Sunday School for all ages @ 9:15-10:15 am Worship Service @ 10:30 am YOUTH4TRUTH - Monday evening @ 6:30 pm Saturday’s Men’s Prayer Breakfast @ 8:00 am

WEBER FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC PC Dr. SCOTT WEBER

1807 W. LAFAYETTE JACKSONVILLE IL 62650

(217) 243-5438

LET MY PERSONAL CARE END YOU PAIN

HEADACHES, NECK AND LOW BACK PAIN AUTO AND WORK INJURIES

VAIROUS TREATMENT TECHNIQUES

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS

INCLUDING MEDICARE

Norm Bryant Enterprises

Distributor of Fine Quality Vacuums

Carpet Cleaning Furniture Car Interior

Cell (217) 741-3758 Phone: (217) 476-3508

608 W. Franklin Ashland, IL 62612

111 North Hardin Ashland, IL 62612 (217)476-3547 Office Hours by Appointment Monday and Thursday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Smith Chiropractic Clinic

Dr. Kathie G. Smith

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Allyson Quick, daughter of Gary and Claudia Quick of Ashland ,IL and a SR at A-C Central High School has been notified that she has been accepted at Brown University. Allyson plans to pursue a degree in either Electrical or Chemical engineering with a mi-nor in music. “Located in historic Providence, Rhode Island and founded in 1764, Brown University is the seventh-oldest college in the United States. Brown is an independent, co-educational Ivy League institution comprising undergradu-ate and graduate programs, plus the Alpert Medical School, School of Public Health, School of Engineering, Executive Master of Healthcare Leadership and the IE Brown Executive MBA. Brown students come from all 50 states and more than 100 countries.

BLACK & WHITE COPIES - 10 CENTS EACH COLOR COPIES - 30 CENTS EACH

UPCOMING PLEASANT PLAINS

COMMUNITY CLUB NEWS

June 14 Bring your papers for Shred at INB, Pleasant Plains

For a few cans of non perishable items or a monetary gift to

the Helping Hands Food Pantry, you can safely take care of

your papers and documents that need to be shredded. Hours

will be: 9am 11am

June 21 Breakfast at the Pleasant Plains Fire Department

7am -11am Breakfast Hot Dogs 11am – 2pm

Tickets will be available at the door. Firemen will have chil-

dren activities, face painting and Hollywood, the Therapy

Dog will be there. Bring the Family!!!

July 4 Light up the Sky Fireworks at dusk. Fireworks will be set off

from the high school. The Community Club will not be offer-

ing food. Food will be available from the Grainery, Casey’s

or SubWay.

We hope you can attend and support these upcoming summer

events.

Save The Date:

September 3 - Pleasant Plains Village Fall Garage Sales

If you want to make a contribution to either the Fireworks

Fund or the Helping Hands Food Pantry, please return the

bottom of this page to Box 385, Pleasant Plains, IL 62677

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Name:__________________________________________

Address:_________________________________________

City:____________________________________________

Helping Hands Fund _________ Fireworks Fund:_______

Nic Sinclair named Student of the Month at A-C Central Congratulations to Nic Sinclair for being selected Student of the Month for April at A-C Central High School. Mr. Sinclair is the son of Sam and Liz Sinclair of Ashland. Nic is a leader both in and out of the classroom as evidenced by his involvement in various school activities. He is a mem-ber of the Honor Roll, National Honor Society, Foreign Lan-guage Club, Scholastic Bowl and Spring Musical. He also was a member of the Golf and Bas-ketball teams that finished 4th in the State Tournaments. He was voted to the Basketball All-Tournament Teams at Athens, Williamsville and Winchester and the Scholastic Bowl All-Tournament team at the PORTA Invite. Nic was named the Jacksonville Rotary Scholar Athlete for A-C Central. Away from school Nic was a Boy’s State Attendee and will be a volun-teer Camp Counselor at Boy’s State this summer. Mr. Sinclair plans on attending Lincoln Land Community College where he received the Foundation Scholarship and was accepted into the Hon-ors Program. He plans on getting his Associate’s Degree at LLCC while playing Basketball for the Loggers, then transferring to a major university to attain a Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science. Congratulations to Nic Sinclair on this significant honor!

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400 E. Buchanan St. P.O. Box 467 Ashland, IL 62612-0467

PH. 217.476.3325 FX. 217.476.3342

A Full Service Bank 220 N. Yates - Ashland Office: 1-866-225-8126

Garrett Savage - Bob Savage

Ron Ahlers - Salesman cell: (217)691-9631

**GIVE US A CALL**

Illini

LLC Propane

108 W. Editor Street Ashland, IL 62612

217.476.3354

Jeffrey A. Donnan - Kay Handy Ora Lee Campbell - Kristen Arthalony

A SUBSIDIARY OF THE WEST CENTRAL BANK E-mail: [email protected]

Other Locations:

116 State Street Beardstown, IL 62618

217.323.3018 Debbie Jones

815 W. Clinton Rushville, IL 62681

217.322.6230 Kala Peacock

3600 West Wabash Springfield, IL 62704

217-726-9885 Stacey M. Hester

1-800-252-1799

ADVENTURE CLUB

St. Charles Shopping St. Charles, Missouri

July 24, 2014

The final payment for this trip is July 21st. It is $58.00 per person

Time to get those feet into “flip-flop” shape!

Call for a pedicure

Appointment TODAY!!

Amity Nail Spa

116 N. Yates

Ashland, IL

217-415-0558

Lana J. Pfaffe,

Nail Technician

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ASHLAND VFW POST 3546… Meets monthly at 7:00 p.m. on the 3rd Monday at the Firehouse. AMERICAN LEGION POST 498... Meets monthly at 7:30 p.m. on the 3rd Monday at the Firehouse. SENIOR SAINTS… Senior Saints will have a potluck dinner on June 8th at 5:00pm at Petersburg’s St. Paul United Church of Christ.

Thank You… A sincere thank you to our family and many friends for your donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society Walk in Springfield, IL. We turned in over $3000 on May 7, 2014. If you care to donate up till June 30, 2014, please contact Dorothy Newell at PO Box 42, Ashland, IL 62612 or Diane Newell at the same address. You are all SO appreci-ated. - Dorothy and Diane

For Sale… Black Baby Grand Piano & Bench (not delivered) - $100.00; Sofa Bed (regular size); Record player (33 1/3, 78, 45), speakers and records; Black Recliner (needs to be recovered). Call 217.652.3068

SUMMER LESSONS Beginner - Intermediate Piano

Ages 4 - Adult

Tutoring - Keeping Skills Tuned Up Reading, Language Arts

Grades K - 5

Call Deb Gruen at 741-1112

JUNE BIRTHDAYS

JUNE ANNIVERSARIES

01 - Chenoa Butler 02 - Eleanor Cosner 06 - Jacquline Jolly 06 - David Patrick Manswoki 07 - Krista Lueck 07 - Denny DeGroot ) 09 - Glenda Schelyhan 12 - Johanna Betters 12 - Jenna Kesselring 13 - Ron"Hoagy" Hoagland

15 - Darren DeGroot 17 - Joanna Nicole Jolly 19 - Dorothy Newell 19 - Diane Newell 22 - Mary Gardner 26 - Alice Kern 26 - Eunice Watkins 26 - Kenny Walters 27 - Mary (Heather) Kenny 28 - Andrew Patrick Davin

9 - Jeff & Lana Pfaffe 10 - Elliot & Joette Thornley 13 - Colin & Alicia Arthalony

19 - Rev. Wayne & Linda Mollohan 26 - Shannon & Missy Eskew

Would you like to advertise in our newsletter? Call 476.3764 or

stop by Printers Ink at 112 N. Yates.

Cost of ads per issue.

1/8 page - $15 1/4 page - $30 1/2 page - $40

YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE - MAILED TO YOU

FOR ONLY $25 PER YEAR.

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Please be aware that no unauthorized ATV’s can be driven on the streets of the Village. As a reminder to dog owners, please pick up the droppings, especially those in the parks. Not cleaning up after your pet is in violation of Village Ordinances and can result in a fine. The building formerly known as “Extra Innings” was purchased by Donnie Gorbett and he is in the process of rehabilitating it and will then be offering it for lease. If you are interested in leasing the building, please call Mr. Gorbett at 217-306-6929. Please make sure your home has a house number that is visible from the road. If you are in possession of a stray dog, please call the county sheriff’s office (217/452-7718) and ask them to contact Jim Birdsell. If you see a street light out, call the Village office (217/476-3317) and we will contact Ameren CIPS for repair.

Water Sewer

First 1,000 gallons $27.50 $10.45 Per 1,000 gallons after first 1,000 $14.75 $ 4.40 Maintenance Fee 1.05 Minimum monthly charge $39.00

E-mail: [email protected] Facebook: Village of Ashland

Village of Ashland Board Members & Staff:

Terry Blakeman, Mayor Jim Birdsell, Chief of Police Ron Cave, Public Works Director Phyllis Sutphin, Village Treasurer Vanessa Doellman, Village Clerk Kitty Mau, Deputy Clerk

Kelly Sutphin-Gutmann, Trustee Fadra Birdsell, Trustee Stan Fulton, Trustee Greg Pettit, Trustee Frank Wallace, Trustee

Dave Troxell, Trustee

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Ty Kesselring named Sons of the American Revolution Citizenship Award Winner Congratulations to Ty Kesselring for being selected the Sons of the American Revolution Citizenship Award Winner at A-C Central High School. Mr. Kesselring is the son of Jackie and Brett Kesselring of Ashland. Ty is a leader both in and out of the classroom as evidenced by his involvement in various school activities. He is a member of the Honor Roll, is President of the Marching Band, a member of Natural Helpers, STAR (Treasurer) and Student Council. He has been a cast member of the Fall Play and Spring Musical each year and has been selected to the IMEA All-District Band for 2012 and 2013 as well as the IMEA All-State Band in 2013. The Sons of the American Revolution Award recognizes students based on academic success, citizenship and teacher recommendation. Ty was presented with the certificate for this award at the A-C Central Academic Awards ceremony May 6th, 2014. Congratulations to Ty Kesselring on this significant honor!

The A-C Central Junior High Band presented its Spring Concert on Tuesday 5/13/2014 in the gym in Ashland. The band performed several selections for a full house. Songs performed were FW Meachams AMERICAN PATROL, Scott Watsons Heavy Metal and Alleluia by Elliot Del Borgo. The end of the year awards were presented also. Those awards include: solo ensemble ribbons, all-district certificates and the IESA Best of the Day award. The Band Director award was also presented to the outstanding musicians in the band. Izeyar Lincoln and Hannah Ratliff were the recipients of that award. Congratulations girls.

Members of the A-C Central Junior High Band are:

The band is under the direction of

Kim Webster.

The A-C Central High School Band presented its Spring Concert on May 14 @ 7 PM in the gym in Ashland IL. The band performed a wide variance of music for a full house. Songse performed were: Rough Riders by Karl L King, Selections from FROZEN arr. by Johnny Vinson, Black is the Color…arr. by Robert Sheldon, a per-cussion ensemble titled Stinkin’ Garbage by Ed Arganzanio and Trail of Tears by James Barnes. The annual awards were presented at this concert also. Winners of the John Philip Sousa Award were Ty Kesselring and Allyson Quick. Winner of the Arion Award was Hoaby Hoagland and the Rookie of the Year went to Emily Koch. Awards for All State ( Ty Kesselring, Allyson Quick & Hoaby Hoagland) were also presented as were all the solo ensemble awards and membership pins. A Superior rating plaque from IHSA was presented to the band members for their ranking in the IHSA Organizational contest in April. Members of the A-C Central Band are:

Kaitlin Adkins Jules Allen

Skylar Artholony Adam Barla

Addie Boston Lexi Carlock

Gabe Carlock Hannah Carlock

John Carwile Alex Carter

Cheyanne Carter Abigale Critchelow TeeJay Crumley

Logan Cuba GraceDanner Logan DeFord Sara DeGroot

Shelby Donaldson JT Donnan

Nick Draughn Kyson Eilers Braden Eilers Bryce Eilers Jaelyn Eilers

Marshall English Cole Fanning Ellen Force Luke Galina

Andrew Gleason Claire Greer

Destinee Jones Shawnee Kays

Brit Kenned Cody Kennedy

Lindsey Kennedy Cheyenne Kesselring

Emma Kesselring Hunter King

Katie Leinberger Izeyar Lincoln

Blake Marr Maggie Merwin

Nat Minor Christopher Nicholas

Hannah Owens Zane Peters Brock Pettit

Michaela Minor Andrew Pherigo

Katlyn Pratt Paul Price

Kyia Privia Kaleigh Rash

Mackenzie Rash Al Roberts

Chloe Rynders Riley Shannon Ally Simmons Grace Sinclair Callum Smith

Tanner Stephens Emma Stone Lace Sweet Alex Trissel

Abby Vandenbergh Alex Watkins

Kayla Witherell

Jennifer Adkins Quinn Allen Carrie Allen

Jackson Allen Megan Anderson Brit Beddngfield

Molly Betters Mat Bobbitt

Cerys Boston Colton Bradley

Alex Brue Taylor Miller

Chenoa Butler Kirby Cowman Riley Cowman

Carlee Critchelow Austin Cuba Jared Curry

Bailee Devlin Sid Donnan

Briley Eilers Madalyn Elder Hallie Greer

JayCee Harris Hoaby Hoagland Adam Hoffman Criag H ouchin

Kristin Irlam Caseelynn Johnston

Dalton Johnston

Zach Kays Erin Kelly

Ty Kesselring Bre Knapp Brian Koch Emily Koch

Sam Koehler Quinlan Mahoney

David Miller Hannah Miller

Kayla Moffitt Lane Newell

Serena Nicholas Allyson Quick Sabrena Reek Conor Richard Eric Savage Baylee Smith

Brit Smith Cassidy Smith

Kenzie Stephens Shelbi Thornley

Kolby Vandenbergh Christian Warden

Alexa Waters Phillip Wessel

Kyle Winkelman Ryan Woodard

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Email us: [email protected]

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Prentice Farmers Elevator

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prenticeelevator.com

James R. Blakeman, Manager

4 locations to serve you: Prentice, Philadelphia, Strawns Crossing, and Tallula.

Dealers in Grain, Seed and Kent Feeds.

Jeffrey Cosner Donates $1000 to A-C Central FFA

Jeffrey Cosner, A Pioneer sales rep, has donated $1000 to the A-C Central FFA. Cosner was awarded this contribution money by DuPont Pioneer for his dedication

to customer-focused activities throughout the year.

DuPont Pioneer (www.pioneer.com) is the world’s leading developer and supplier of advanced plang genetics, providing high-quality seeds to farmers in more than 90 countries. Pioneer provides agronomic support and services to help increase farmer productivity and profitability and strives to develop sustainable agricultural

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since 1802. the company believes that by collaborating with customers, governments, NGOs, and thought leaders, we can help find solutions to such global challenges as providing enough healthy food for people everywhere,

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innovation, please visit www.dupont.com.

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Ashland, IL 62612

We Do It All In Just 1 Call!

Jim - Todd - Travis

Plumbing - Heating Air Conditioning Backhoe - Trenching

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IN LOVING MEMORY

DAVID G. DURAKO

1929 - 2014

David G. Dura-ko, 84, of Springfield, died at 3:05 p.m. on Satur-day, April 26, 2014 at St. John's Hospice.

David was born July 27, 1929 in Chicago, the son of George and Lena Boroweic Du-rako. He married Patricia M. Hypke on September 10, 1949 at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Springfield. David was a gradu-ate of Cathedral Boys High School and received his bachelor of science in educa-tion from Illinois State Normal University. He went on to receive his master of sci-ence in education from Western Illinois University. He proudly served his country in the Illinois National Guard in the 44th Infantry Division Band. David was a former member of the Knights of Columbus 364, as well as the Springfield Municipal Band. David was a life-long educator and taught grade school and high school band at both Ashland Schools and Pleasant Plains Schools, and was the grade school princi-pal at both. He is fondly remembered as "Mr. D" to all of his students. He was pre-ceded in death by his parents. He is sur-vived by his wife, Patricia Durako of Springfield; four sons, D. Marc (wife, Deb-by) Durako of Pleasant Plains, Philip (wife, Colleen) Durako of Springfield, Douglas (wife, Sally) Durako of Bloomington, and Paul (wife, Debbie) Durako of Downs; sev-en grandchildren, Justin (wife, Amy) Dura-ko, Molly (husband, Ed) Kowynia, Jess (wife, Stacy) Durako, Nathan (wife, Jenna) Durako, Evan (wife, Mindy) Durako, Kelsey Durako, and Emily Durako; seven great-grandchildren, Carter and Drake Durako, Elly and Vivien Kowynia, Lauren and George Durako, and Hank Durako; one brother, Daniel Durako of Oriental, NC; three nephews; and several cousins. Cre-mation was accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center prior to ceremonies. Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2014 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 2000 Sangamon Ave., Springfield, with Rev. Msgr. David S. Lantz celebrant. Private family burial will be held.. Memorial contri-butions may be made in memory of "Mr. D" to: AC Central High School Band Activity Fund, P.O. Box 260, Ashland, IL 62612 or Pleasant Plains Unit Office, Attn: High School Band Fund, 500 N. Cartwright, Pleasant Plains, IL 62677.

JANET R. JURGENS

1929 - 2014

Janet Ruth Jurgens, 84, died on Sun-day, May 4, 2014 at her home. She was born September 15, 1929 in Jacksonville, Illinois to William and Mary Ruth Fuller Townslay. She married Walter Jurgens on August 9, 1953 in Annie Merner Chapel on the Campus of MacMur-ray College in Jacksonville, Illinois. He survives. Also surviving are her daughters, Joyce Te Ronde (Robert) of Petersburg, Illinois and Linda Jurgens of Springfield, Illinois and her son Jeffrey Jurgens of rural Ashland, Illinois. She has two sisters Betty Willard of Edwardsville, Illinois and Carol Morey (Lloyd) of St. Peters, Missouri and one brother, William Townslay (Janet) of Wentzville, Missouri. In addition several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews survive. She was preceded in death by her parents and several aunts and uncles. Janet was an educator who began her teaching career in the Chapin, Illinois school district. She continued to teach in the Ashland, Illinois and A-C Central School Districts for 36 years. She thor-oughly enjoyed her retirement home on Lake Petersburg. In addition to playing golf following her teaching career, she was an avid bridge and pinochle player Visitation was held at Zion Lutheran Church in Pleasant Plains, Illinois Janet’s church home, on Wednesday May 7, 2014 from 4:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. Funeral services was held the following day also at Zion Lutheran Church in Pleasant Plains, Illinois on Thursday May 8, 2014 at 11:00a.m. with a one hour visitation prior to services. The family would like to thank Memorial Hospice for the kind and caring services she received. Memorials may be made to: Zion Lutheran Church, Pleasant Plains, Illinois or Memorial Home Hospice. Hurley Funeral Home in Petersburg is in charge of services. Online condolences may be sub-mitted to www.hurleyfh.com.

RUTH ELIZABETH FULK 1921—2014

Ruth Elizabeth Fulk, 92, of Ashland passed away Friday afternoon, May 2, 2014 at Walker Nursing Home in Virginia. She was born December 22, 1921 in Olney the daughter of Frank and Nora Curtis Shultz. She is survived by one daughter, Glenda (husband, Neal) Kesselring of Ashland; grandsons, Kevin (wife, Beth) Kesselring of Pleasant Plains and Scott Whittington of Springfield; one great-granddaughter, Baylee Kesselring; one sister, Helen Beam of Virginia; special niece, Marla (husband, Neil) Boxell of Texas and several other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter, Ken-dra Whittington and two brothers, Bud and Ray Shultz. Mrs. Fulk retired from Memorial Medical Center in Springfield in 1989 after 21 years of service as a Technician in the Surgery Department. A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 5, 2014 at Williamson Funer-al Home in Jacksonville with burial at Ash-land Cemetery. The family met friends from 12-2 on Monday at the funeral home. Me-morials are suggested to the Walker Nurs-ing Home Activity Fund. Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com.

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A-C CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

2014 GRADUATES

A-C CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL 2014 GRADUATES

Adam Scott Barla Marissa Kaylyn Baugher

Cardelleon Trevon Bradley John Samuel Rolland Carwile

Brittany Lynn Chapman TeJay Anthony Crumly

Grace Ann Danner Kaylan Nicole Davis Logan Tyler DeFord Jordan Leigh Dyer Braden Lee Eilers

Owen Ray Fernandez

Ellen Fenee Force Andrew Thomas Gleason

Michaelene Rochelle Gossage Devin Maksim Hagedorn

Destinee Faith Jones Cheyenne Christine Kesselring

Emma LeAnn Kesselring Izeyar Sayee Lincoln

Christopher Martine Nicholas Brock Alan Pettit

Andrew Raymond Pherigo Kaitlyn Rose Pratt

Paul Stuart Price Danielle Renea Ratcliff Hannah Louise Ratliff

Mark Nicholas Ryan Richardson Alexandria Leigh Simmons

Grace Elizabeth Sinclair Baylor Tieran Smith

Tanner Eugene Stephens Alexendrea Marie Watkins

Makintyre JepMichael Weatherby Kayla Lynn Witherell

David Thmas Zulawski

Me-Shell Indego Apolonio Jacob Leo Andrew Barla

Cerys Louise Boston Ethan Michael Brue

Natane Elizabeth Butler Ethan Troy Carlock

Leigh’Anne Mae Cox Madalyn Reed Elder Austin Henry Fields

Heather Anne Gleason Sydnee Ion Henry

Tiffani Lauren Homer Craig Thomas Houchin

Drake Otto Houser Caseelynn Annette Johnston

Ty Allen Kesselring Breann Allise Knapp Brian Eugene Koch Paige Olivia Lambie

Kane Michael Landon Morgan Ann McNeal

Hannah Elizabeth Miller

Blake Austin Mowry Sharon Lynn Muller

Allyson Danielle Quick Taylor Jade’Lynn Rose

Nicholas Jacob Sherman Dominic William Sinclair

Parrish Georgianna Smith Alexis Marie Snyder

Shelbi Marie Thornley Kaitlin Ashley Throgmorton

Paige Marie Woods

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35th ANNUAL

ASHLAND COMMUNITY CLUB’S SUMMER DAYS

JUNE 26 - 29, 2014

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

THURSDAY, JUNE 26TH

7:00 PM First Citizen Award

Baby Contest - contact Tanya Wallbaum

Little Miss & Mister Contest

Miss Ashland Summer Days Pageant - Missy Eskew 652-6127

FRIDAY, JUNE 27TH

5:30 - 7:30 PM 5K Run/1 Mile Walk Registration Packets - Emily Leonhard 370-4328

6:00 PM - 11:00 PM Craft & Food Stands in James Park

Beer Garden Open

Stage Entertainment - sponsored by “Brandt Consolidated”

Featuring NASCAR Sprint Cup Driver Justin Allgier’s #51 Race Car

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM “Whiskey Medicine: Band

9:30 PM - 11:00 PM Nashville Recording Artist “Chris Weaver Band”

SATURDAY, JUNE 28TH

7:00 AM 5K Run/1 Mile Walk Registration Packets - Emily Leonhard 370-4328

(corner of Yates and Mechanic Streets - Next to Firehouse)

8:30 AM 5k Run/1 Mile Walk - sponsored by “West Central Bank”

9:00 AM Parade Lineup - Patty Creed 370-1093

Garden Tractor Pull Registration - south end of Little League Diamond

10:00 AM Flag Raising Ceremony - sponsored by “Ashland VFW”

National Anthem & Parade

10:30 AM Garden Tractor Pulls-south end of Little League Diamond

11:00 AM Methodist Church Chicken Noodle Dinner at Church

12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Inflatables in James Park - wristbands $5 unlimited play

2:00 PM Pedal Tractor Pull in James Park - sponsored by “Cosner Family Farms”

5:00 PM Fireman’s Fish Fry - Firehouse

6:00 PM - 11:30 PM Beer Garden Open

Stage Entertainment - sponsored by “Cass Communications”

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM “Exit 52” Band with Robbie Mitchell

10:00 PM - 11:30 PM Nashville Recording Artist “Adam Craig Band”

SUNDAY, JUNE 29TH

9:00 AM Volleyball Tourney - Patty Creed 370-1093

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Car Show - contact Scott Anderson

Stage Entertainment - sponsored by “Transaction Marketing”

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM “Hipbone Sam” Band

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