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There is a Veteran's Day assembly at A-C
Central High School on November 11th 2010.
It is from 8:20-8:50 A.M. There will also be a
collection stand for people to drop off their
goods for current soldiers. They will be col-
lecting eye wash, nasal spray, Chap-stick,
bandannas, goggles/sunglasses, back scratch-
ers, bubble wrap, yo-yo's, bubbles, etc. The
community is welcome to join and we are
welcoming any and all donations to be sent to
the soldiers.
Thank you,
Chad Homer, Cody Miller, Kassidy Stewart
The Scoop NEWSLETTER
November 2010 — Volume 3 - Issue 11
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DINNER FOR ASHLAND SENIORS
Don’t forget the Senior Citizens Dinner sponsored by the
Ashland United Methodist Women. It will be on Thursday
at noon, the 18th of November, at the St. Augustine
Catholic Hall.
This will be the 32nd year we have been able to offer the
dinner as a gift to the Seniors of the community. (In most
cases this will be Seniors serving Seniors!!) We use a capi-
tal ―S‖ on spelling Seniors because they are important to
our Village in every way.
Reservations are not necessary but are requested. Please
call Pat Houser at 476-3460 or Eleanor Cosner at 452-
3409. Carry-out service is available if you are unable to
come to the hall. If a ride is needed ask when you make
your reservation.
The Cass County Health
Dept. will be there again
this year to do blood
pressure checks and flu
shots. We do want to
thank them for the ser-
vices they provide and
also offer thanks to the
Catholic Church for the
use of their handicapped
accessible building.
POTTERY
SALE AT JOHN
COSNER’S!
MARK THE DATE OF NOVEMBER 6TH ON YOUR CALENDAR
Tim & Pam Cosner Fry will hold a pottery
Sale at John Cosner’s garage on
Saturday November 6th , 8:30am - 4:00pm
Come do some of your Christmas shopping
or just browse and visit.
Received 1st in class and a
gold trophy for musicianship.
Quincy Band Festival October 16, 2010
October 30, 2010
Mardi Gras Parade @
Pinckneyville
1st Place Trophy in Class A
1st Place Trophy for Color Guards
CONGRATUATIONS
A/C CENTRAL MARCHING
KNIGHTS!
101 Yates Street
(217)476-3317 November,
2010
For the next few months, the Village of Ashland will be putting out information about the village
through The Scoop. If you have any questions you would like answered in a public forum, please
forward them to Mary Ann at Village Hall and we will try to answer them. If you like this way of
broadcasting information to the community, please lets us or The Scoop know and we will continue
these newsletters.
The water line connections with North Morgan and Cass Rural Water are complete and on line. In
fact, the village used those lines exclusively for our water supply beginning on October 21st until
October 27th. During this period, Wallbaum Construction completed the final installation of water lines
into our water system and cleaned out and inspected our clear well, the underground water storage
tank at the water plant. The final switch over to the new system will be complete sometime early in
2011, when Virginia brings their new water treatment plant online.
Elections next April 5th will include three openings on the village board. If you have a desire to serve
your fellow citizens, this is your opportunity. Petitions may be picked up now and MUST be returned by
December 20, 2010. You will need between 16 and 66 signatures on your petitions. Please see Mary
Ann for a packet.
If you see a street light out, call Maryann (217/476-3317) and she will contact CIPS for repair.
Utility Rates:
Water Sewer
First 1,000 gallons $22.00 $10.20
Per 100 gallons after first 1,000 92.5 cents 41.5 cents
EPA Testing Fee $ 1.05
Minimum monthly charge $33.25
Total water, sewer and EPA for 3,000 gallons is $60.05.
We can now send you your water bill electronically via e-mail. You can choose to continue
receiving your bill as you have in the past, or receive a printed copy and an e-mail, or e-mail only. If
this is of interest to you, please send us an e-mail stating your wishes to [email protected]
Village of Ashland Board Members & Staff: Dave Handy, Mayor
Alicia Hager, Village Treasurer
Fadra Birdsell, Trustee
Dave King, Trustee
Jim Birdsell, Police Chief
Nancy Kyrouac, Trustee
Ron Cave, Public Works Director
Seth Thornley, Trustee
Mary Ann Edwards, Village Clerk
David Troxell, Trustee
Stan Fulton, Trustee
Gardner Construction Co.
2878 Panther Grove Road Ashland, IL 62612
Cell: 217-341-3415 Leave Message
217-476-8135
Remodel Kitchen & Baths
Replace Roof &
Room Additions
NOVEMBER SCHOOL CALENDAR
Nov. 1 ACV JH GBB @ Havana 6:00
Nov. 1-5 ACV JH BBB @ Plains 8th Gr Tourn.
Nov. 2 ACV JH GBB vs Pawnee 6:15
ACV JH BBB @ N. Greene 6:15
Nov. 4 ACV JH BBB vs. New Berlin 6:15
Nov. 5 ACV JH GBB @ Our Saviours 6:15
Nov. 6 IEMA District Festival ACV JH BBB @
Turner Shootout 11:15
Nov. 8 ACV JH GBB @ Chatham Glen
wood 5:30
Nov. 8-12 ACV JH BBB @ Plains 7th Gr Tourn.
Nov. 9 ACV JH BGG @ Plains 5:30
A-C PTO Meeting @ Ashland 7:00
Nov. 11 ACV JH GBB @ St. Agnes 6:15
ACVJH BBB vs. Waverly 6:15
Nov. 12 ACV JH GBB vs. Athens 6:15
Nov. 14 ACV Athletic Booster Meeting 7:00
Nov. 15 ACV JH BBB vs. Triopia 6:15
Nov. 16 ACV HS BGG @ Riverton Tourn.
ACV JH GBB vs. Triopia 6:15
ACV JH BBB @ Beardstown 6:15
Nov. 18 ACV JH GBB @ Illini Central 6:00
ACV JH BBB vs. Pleasant Plains
6:15
Nov. 20 IMEA Jazz Festival
Nov. 22-29 ACV HS BBB @ Athens Tourn.
ACV HS GBB vs. Brown County 6:15
Nov. 23 ACV GBB @ Triopia 6:15
Nov. 24-26 NO SCHOOL – THANKSGIVING
HOLIDAY
Nov. 26-27 ACV GBB @ Niantic JV Tourn.
Nov. 27 ACV JH BBB ACV Tournament
ALL ACTIVITIES TAKEN FROM THE
ACV ACTIVITY CALENDAR
You can purchase one for $2.00 at
any of the school offices or from the
ACV Boosters at any sporting event.
The Illinois Music Educators Association sponsors district festivals that lead into the All-State Festi-
val annually. Students audition in early October for a spot in the prestigious groups and high school students hope that the audition that they
put in front of the judges is good enough to land them a spot in the All-State Band in January.
Several students auditioned from A-C Central on Monday Oct. 11 and were selected in the district band which will present a concert on the campus of Western Illinois University on Nov 6. This
years senior band will include Ms. Haley Pfaffe, daughter of Jeff and Lana Pfaffe, playing her bari sax under the direction of Dr. Pete Griffin from
the University of Illinois. Selected to participate in the JH band were Hoaby Hoagland, son of Ron & Dawn Hoagland, who is a tuba player and
Emma Lynn, daughter of Sylvia Stone. Emma plays the clarinet. The junior high band will be under the direction of Mr. Tim Loest who is cur-
rently the director of bands in the Itasca School District.
The bands will present a concert in Western Hall on the campus of WIU on Oct 11. Admission will be $2 for students and $3 for adults.
Ron Aggertt for Cass County Board
Your Vote will be greatly appreciated
I have "recycled" my signs and
donated to the following;
Ashland and Chandlerville
Volunteer Fire Departments The Chandlerville Bugoo Committee
and Ashland Community Days
Prentice Farmers Elevator
2303 Elevator Avenue
Ashland, IL 62612
217.476.3516 or 1.800.255.8659
prenticeelevator.com
James R. Blakeman, Manager
4 locations to serve you: Prentice, Philadelphia, Strawns Crossing, and Tallula.
Dealers in Grain, Seed and Kent Feeds.
220 N. Yates - Ashland Office: 1-866-225-8126
Garrett Savage - Bob Savage
Ron Ahlers - Salesman cell: (217)691-5492
**GIVE US A CALL**
LLC Propane
Illini
BC Carpentry
416-5424
Serving Ashland for 12 years All aspects of carpentry
Pressure Washing
Fall gutter cleaning
starting this week. Call to get your name on
our list.
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 Howard Chartier Sunday School - 9:00 am Sunday Worship - 10:00 am
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Rev. David L. McHenry [email protected] Sunday School - 9:30 am Sunday Worship - 10:30 am Youth Group - Third Saturday of month - 9:00 am Choir Practice - Wednesday - 7:30 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. Patricia Hutton 476.8858 www.ashlandunitedmethodist.com Sunday Worship - 8:45 am Sunday School - 10:00 am Wednesday Prayer Service - 6:30 pm Choir Practice - 7:30 Youth Second Saturday - 10am - 2pm
NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH, s.b.c. Pastor Terry Beauchamp www.newbeginningschristianfellowship.net
contact: [email protected] Sunday’s 1st Service @ 8:00 am Sunday School for all ages@ 9:10-10:00 am New Adult Singles Ministry @ 9:10 - 10:00 am at 308 West Washington, Ashland 2nd Service - 10:15 am YOUTH4TRUTH @ 6:30-7:30 pm Wednesday Corporate Prayer @ 7:00 pm Saturday’s Men’s Prayer Breakfast @ 8:00 am
November 2010 WHEN I AM WEAK, THEN I AM STRONG Friends, That title makes no sense; but it is true!!! When you read through the books of the Bible that Paul wrote you begin to understand that his strength came from God !!! Whenever he was in prison, or in pain, or suffering, he continued to praise God because when he was weak, God’s strength came out in him. I can identify with Paul. I used to think I could do it ALL by myself. Then I had a stroke in 2004. I found out quick I could do nothing without God!!! Billy Graham said, ―All that I have been able to do I owe to Jesus Christ.‖ I found out I need to be fully immersed in God’s will AND have His will fully immersed in me to do what He wants me to do. But then, I lose my patience – I don’t listen to Him – I get caught up in the ways of the world –
I AM WEAK! Then I pray – here comes His strength!!! He is looking for the weak and humble, then His work can happen through them! When you lose your patience – when you fail to listen to Him – when you have trouble seeing the forest for the trees – pray to Him – cry out to Him – bow down to Him – then you will feel His presence and His strength!! Remember – We are ALL a work in progress! Have a great month! See you in December. Keep Your Eyes Fixed on Jesus! B.G. 2 Corinthians 12: 6-10 Isaiah 40: 31 Psalms 141: 1-2 Philippians 4: 6-7 Philippians 4: 13
UNION THANKSGIVING SERVICE Mark your calendars for the Union Thanksgiving service
on Sunday, November 21st at Pleasant Plains. Dinner is at 5:00 pm (bring a dish);
Thanksgiving worship service at 7:00 pm. Sponsored by the Ashland / Pleasant Plains Ministerial Association and hosted by Peter
Cartwright United Methodist Church.
COOKBOOKS Have you seen “Hometown memories,” the new cookbook the Baptist ladies put together? There are over 150 recipes of
favorites from members, family, and friends, as well as some wonderful photos from the past. For $20, they make great
gifts and Ashland keepsakes - think Christmas! Call the church at 476-3678 or
Judy Fulton at 476-3488 to get yours.
Pork Chop Dinner at Literberry
Baptist Church, Saturday, Nov 6 -
Dine-in, carryout or drive-thru pick up, 4pm - 7pm. Benefit for their
Fellowship Hall Building Fund.
―A Full Service
Bank‖
400 E. Buchanan St.
P.O. Box 467
Ashland, IL 62612-0467
PH. 217.476.3325
FX. 217.476.3342
The
Adventure
Club
November 5
Gaither
Concert Kayla Moffitt
Dawn & Joe Moffitt
Brandon Eskew
Kylee Fields
Hallie Greer
Taylor Hamlin
Kristian Helton
Hoaby Hoagland
Adam Hoffman
Kristin Irlam
Brittany Johnson
Zach Kays
Erin Kelly
Kenneth Kennedy
Levi Kennedy
Emily Koch
Samantha
Koehler
Alexis Lynch
Emma Lynn
Quinlan Mahoney
David Miller
Kayla Moffitt
Lane Newell
Serena Nicholas
Alex Periott
Jewell Reed
Jordan Reek
Sabrina Reek
Conner Richard
Chance Richardson
Eric Savage
Baylee Smith
Brit Smith
Sawyer Snyder
McKenzie
Stephens
Gretchen Throg-
morton
Kobe Turner
Kolby Vanden-
bergh
Christian Warden
Alexa Waters
Jacob Webber
Phillip Wessel
Kyle Winkelman
Ryan Woodard
Jennifer Adkins
Haley Allan
Carrie Allen
Jackson Allen
Quinn Allen
Megan Anderson
Brittani Beddnig-
field
Molly Betters
Nathan Bright
Curtis Bright
Alex Brue
D’Arcy Buker
Chenoa Butler
Kirby Cowman
Riley Cowman
Carley Critchlow
Austin Cuba
Jared Curry
Ballie Devlin
Westin Duckwiler
Briley Eilers
The mass band presented a concert to a capacity crown at 7 PM. The band members did a great job under the direction of Mr. Helm and gave a wonderful concert! Members of the A-C Central Junior High Band are under
the direction of Kim Webster and include:
The Cass County Music Festival was held at
Beardstown High School on Wednesday Oct 20,
2010. This annual event joins the junior high
band members from A-C Central, Beardstown,
Our Saviors and Virginia. The groups prepare
several selections and then come together to
prepare a concert for the public that evening.
The band was under the direction of Mr. Dave
Helm who is currently the director of bands at
Mt. Pulaski. Mr. Helm worked with the students
on the following selections:
Fighting Falcon March by Todd Stalter
The Lightning Sprit by Ronald Barrett
Brass in the Basement by Larry Neeck
Music from Grease arranged by Johnnie Vinson
Plumbing - Heating - Air Conditioning Backhoe - Trenching
Phone: (217)476-3595
115 W. Freemont
St.
PO Box 136
Ashland, IL 62612
We Do It All
In Just 1 Call!
Jim - Todd -
Travis
Wallbaum Development Inc.
Bethlehem…
Nothing Ever
Happens Here
You are invited to
Berea Christian
Church on Sun-day, December
5th at 3 P.M. for the Christmas Pro-
duction of ―Bethlehem...Nothing Ever
Happens Here.‖ Audience members
will sing and feel a part of the action as two bored citizens of ancient
Bethlehem wonder why nothing ex-
citing ever happens in their town.
Little do these Bethlehem residents realize that God is about to do some-
thing amazing in their hometown.
Gather your family for the show and
afterwards, join us in fellowship,
cookies and punch. Hope to see you there!
The ACV Basketball team will be hosting
a Trivia Night on Saturday, November 13th at 7pm in the cafeteria of the school
in Ashland. The teams will consist of a maximum of 8 players and their will be
an entry fee of $80 per team. There will
also be a 50/50 drawing, Free Throw contest for different age groups and a 3-
Point contest for anyone, a minimal fee
will be asked for these games. A con-cession stand will be available that night
as well. For additional information or questions please contact Coach Sorrells
at [email protected] or at 652-
8529.
Come out and have some fun and help
support the ACV Boys Basketball team as they prepare for the upcoming sea-
son!!
217.741.3874
NEAL’S BARBER SHOP
Ashland, IL 62612
Hours:
7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday - Saturday Closed Sundays & Mondays
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
Junctions 123 & 125 - Ashland, Illinois 62612
Hours: Mon - Sat 7 am to 8 pm
Sundays and Holidays - 8 am to 6 pm
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas
IT’S TURKEY TIME!!!!
Register to win a free turkey
To be given away every week until 2011.
One winner per family.
Count on us for all your holiday needs.
- Harold
117 S. Front Street Virginia, IL 62691
217.452.7717
Kristen Arthalony
210-A Washington St. Beardstown, IL 62618
217.323.3018
Debbie Jones
815 W. Clinton Rushville, IL 62681
217.322.6230 Kala Peacock
West Central Insurance
WCI A SUBSIDIARY OF THE WEST CENTRAL BANK
E-mail: [email protected]
108 W. Editor Street
Ashland, IL 62612
217.476.3354
Jeffrey A. Donnan - Kay Handy Ora Lee Campbell
Other Locations:
is exploring
God’s Creation!
ASHLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
300 WEST EDITOR STREET
10:00 – 2:00
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH
AGES 3 YEARS – 5TH
GRADE
LUNCH PROVIDED - NO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED
FREE OF CHARGE
First this: God created the Heavens and Earth—all you see, all you don't see. Earth was a soup of nothing-ness, a bottomless emptiness, an inky blackness. God's Spirit brooded like a bird above the watery abyss.
God spoke: "Light!" And light appeared. God saw that light was good and separated light from dark. God named the light Day, he named the dark Night. It was evening, it was morning— Day One.
God spoke: "Sky! In the middle of the waters; separate water from water!" God made sky. He separated the water under sky from the water above sky. And there it was: he named sky the Heavens; It was evening, it was morning— Day Two.
This month, we will add water and sky to our globes. Pastor Ed Moretto will visit to share a special message with you. Plus we have lots of other fun things planned to help us explore land, water and sky. You don’t want to miss it as Second Saturday explores the wonder of God’s Creation!
LIBRARY HOLIDAYS
AND CLOSINGS
Thursday, Nov. 11 Libraries Closed—Veteran’s Day
Thursday & Friday, Nov. 25 & 26
Libraries Closed - Thanksgiving Saturday, Dec. 25
Libraries Closed - Christmas Day Saturday, Jan. 1
Libraries Closed - New Year’s Day
UPCOMING EVENTS
November is “Food for Fines” If a book is over-due. the patron can
pay the fine by bringing in non-perishable food items that will be donated to our local food pantry.
DECEMBER is also our “Books with Bows” program. You may purchase a book here at the Library and have it donated in honor/memorial to any-one having a birthday /anniversary,
or a memorial for a loved one.
Prairie Skies
Library District
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.
ASHLAND U-HELP...
Any student may apply for up to $500 loan with an interest
rate of 3%. Applications are available at West Central Bank in
Ashland.
SENIOR SAINTS…
Sr. Saints will have a catered meal on Nov.16
at 6:00 at the Baptist hall. There will be entertainment. A
$10.00 pre-paid reservation fee must be paid by November
9th. Call 478-8848 for reservations.
LOOKING AHEAD…
In January of 2011, The First Baptist Church of
Ashland will be celebrating the 125th Anniversary of it’s found-
ing. Plan to hear ―The Chosen Ones‖ in concert on the after-
noon of Sunday, January 23.
HOUSE FOR RENT…..
3 bedroom - 1 bath– Newly painted interior. First and last
month’s rent, no pets. Need references. $610.00 monthly.
Call 217-476-3674.
BITS-N-PIECES EXTENDED SUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR CCHGS
175TH ANNIVERSARY HISTORY BOOK...
―The Cass County, Il 175th Anniversary History and Fami-
lies‖ book is being printed by the Cass County Historical
Society. The Deadline for submissions has been extended
to November 20th. Get your family history in now.
ASHLAND WOMAN’S CLUB...
Tuesday November 2nd at 12:00.
Harvest luncheon at First Baptist Hall. Program: Doll’s Tea
Party by Kay Curtis. Luncheon reservations are closed but
all women are welcome to attend the program.
CASS COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS…..
Cass County Crime Stoppers will be meeting
November 10th at 7:00 pm. The meeting will
be held at Extra Innings in Ashland.
FOR SALE…..
80 ― Couch - Green/Tan stripe - call 341-6369
FORMER BAPTIST CHURCH MINISTER RETIRES...
Rev. Ken Dunn, former pastor of the Ashland Baptist
Church, recently retired. His address follows, if anyone
would like to extend congratulations.
The A-C Central PTO is asking the community mem-
bers of Chandlerville and Ashland to start clipping
Box Tops for Education. This is a great way to bring
additional funding to our schools. The money earned
from Box Tops goes straight into A-C Central class-
rooms!
You can help by clipping Box Tops from products you
purchase and dropping them off at the following
locations:
A-C Central Middle/High School Office – Ashland
A-C Central Elementary Office – Chandlerville
Allen’s Market – Ashland
West Central Bank – Ashland
Peoples State Bank – Chandlerville
Verna’s Home Cooking – Chandlerville
The A-C Central PTO appreciates your support!
A-C Central High School will present
―Stocking Stuffers‖ in the Ashland gym at 7 pm Friday, November19th and Sat-
urday, November 20th. The show is a series of nine short holiday skits involv-
ing various Christmas characters and
storylines, including Donner and Blitzen, Barbie and Ken, Santa’s elves, baby
dolls, and the Easter Bunny. Students involved are Brandon Smith,
Cody Miller, Lindsay Allan, Sarah
Pherigo, Teagan Smith, Kayla Anderson, Lindsey Cole, Lyndzie Pinney, Allyson
Quick, Austin Fields, Cerys Boston, Han-nah Miller, Parrish Smith, & Ty Kessel-
ring.
Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for chil-
dren and can be purchased at the door.
Come out and support the arts in our
schools and get an early start to your
holiday spirit!
COMMUNITY CLUB NEWS
The Ashland Community Club will not be hold-
ing a Christmas season open-house this No-
vember. Thank you for your past support of
this.
We still have 150th celebration items for sale.
There are cookbooks for $15.00 and profes-
sionally made DVD’s of the weekend activities
for $30. These will make excellent Christmas
gifts.
Rev. Ken Dunn 3477 Lake Shore Drive
Monroe, MI 48161
On a cloudy Thursday, Chad Wallace plants trees with
his father Rodney Wallace. Thursdays are usually the
day the family goes to market, but Chad Wallace takes
this day to plant apple, cherry and plum trees after a
few of them were hit by lightning last year. ―Sometimes
you have to sacrifice a day for the future,‖ he said, fo-
cusing on pushing dirt away with his shovel as he tries
to beat the impending rain.
The future of the 18-acre farm at 2585 Literberry-
Prentice Road looks to be an organic one. Although Oak
Tree Organics is not yet certified organic, certification is
largely a matter of paperwork. As Chad Wallace plants
trees, he explains he hopes by the time they’re ready to
produce fruit, which will probably take about four years,
they will be considered organic.
A family affair
When Chad Wallace was named the state’s sustainable farmer of the year this year, it may have been his name on
the award but it ―takes a family,‖ he said.
In 1972, Rodney Wallace moved from his father’s farm after buying land adjacent.
When Chad Wallace took over seven years ago, ―he moved in and then moved me out,‖ Rodney Wallace said.
Chad Wallace laughs. ―I didn’t move you out.‖ ―You helped me move stuff.‖ ―Yeah, but it wasn’t my idea,‖ Chad Wal-
lace responds. Rodney Wallace still helps and so does Chad Wallace’s father-and mother-in-law, Larry and Judy
Walsh. His wife, Dana Wallace, has a job in Springfield but goes to the farmers markets every Saturday. Seventeen-
year-old Kyle Wallace is quite a bit bigger than Chad Wallace, so he helps with the more labor intensive work.
With school back in session and Kyle Wallace wrapping up his senior year at A-C Central High School, it’s been quite
an adjustment because Chad Wallace can’t send him out in the morning anymore to check for bugs on the trees.
Kindergartner Erin Wallace loves pulling carrots and getting eggs. She has a ―vast knowledge of things kids her age
normally wouldn’t know,‖ Chad Wallace said.
Since birth, Erin Wallace’s had a hand in the farm. She only spent one year in daycare, having joined Chad Wallace
at the markets in a stroller the rest of the time.
―We spend a lot of time together,‖ he said. ―It’s not all perfect but as a family, I think we’re closer.‖ Amanda Wallace
echoes the sentiment. ―Family is probably the lost
important part of my life,‖ she said. ―I love my
family to death. I couldn’t be where I am now
without them.‖
The next generation
Amanda Wallace helps plant and pick items on the
field but she also does something the family has
only recently become more serious about: She
keeps records for purchases, sending out commu-
nity-supported agriculture receipts and plugging in
the numbers on the sales from the online and
farmers markets.
RIGHT: Chad Wallace shares a laugh with an avid
gardener who stopped to purchase some Italian
squash from Wallace at the Illinois Products Farm-
ers market at the state fairgrounds in Springfield.
ASHLAND-AREA FARM FAMILY HAS
SUSTAINABLE VISION OF THE FUTURE
4 - Bridgett Bell 5 - Kayla Farmer - 17 9 - Denny Keeney - 61
17 - Kramer Wilder 18 - Tonya Wallbaum 21 - Mick Keeney - 63
24 - Lonnie English 26 - Dacia DeGroot Grimm
27 - Marshall Jokisch 28 - Kay DeGroot
29 - Kent Keeney - 51 30 - Phyllis Stevens
30 - Chris Devlin 30 - Christopher Devlin
November
Anniversaries
2 - Norman & Nance Bryant (53 years)
7 - Chuck & Spring Selby
(12 years)
17 - Marshall & Julie Jokisch (26 years)
24 - Bob & Phyllis
Sutphin
24 - Wayne & Phyllis Stevens (53 years)
November
Birthdays
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polish …it wears like a gel ...it comes off in a
few minutes
Richland Office 3090 Richland Elev.
Rd. Pleasant Plains, IL
62677 217.626.1551
Ashland Office 220 North Niagara Ashland, IL 62612
217.476.3318
Email us: [email protected]
Pleasant Plains Office
300 N. Washington Pleasant Plains, IL
62677 217.626.1331
RPA Farmers Co-op
Our December issue will be out
December 1st, if anyone would like to send us their holiday wishes.
Holiday Greetings
FEATURING:
Mary Kay Cosmetics
lia sophia Jewelry
and
Scentsy Wickless Candles
Sunday, November 14th
1:00PM – 5:00PM
611 E. Progress St., Ashland
Come browse, visit, begin your holiday
shopping, and enjoy holiday treats.
Free gift wrapping!
