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September 2012 Volume 6 Issue 9
ASHLAND WOMAN'S CLUB
2012-2013 KICKOFF PROGRAM
Come join your friends and enjoy the af-
ternoon on Tuesday, September 4, 2012, 1:30 p.m., First Baptist Church. The
program will be Lt. Todd Warick, Jacksonville Fire Department, and WJVO
radio personality (Todd-Bob on the RBC - Redneck Breakfast Club morning pro-
gram). Light refreshments will be served.
Membership is only $10 per year. Contact Judy Mills (476-3469 or 652-2948 cell) if
you have questions.
Dawn Stremsterfer
Realtor®, Broker
Associate
Office: 217-787-7215
Direct: 217-741-1865
2475 West Monroe Springfield, IL 62704 (cell) 217-741-1865
PROFESSIONALS
108 N. Charles Street
Ashland, IL $74,900
Character abounds in this
unique 2BR 1BA home!
Many nice features includ-
ing; original hardwood floors, open living/dining/office area, cov-
ered front porch, several built in shelves & drawers, walk-up un-
finished attic, and large landscaped back yard. Numerous up-
dates; ‘12 A/C unit,`10 water heater, `04 kitchen counters &
cabinet fronts, some windows, `96 furnace and much more. Pos-
sible 3rd bedroom off of master bedroom. Sq.ft. believed to be
accurate but not warranted. $74,900 with $4900 roof allowance.
CLAYVILLE Schedule of Events
for September
“Prairie Dreams” an Original Play
Sunday, Sept., 2nd
Preshow 2:00pm
Play 3:00pm
Saturday, Sept. 8th
Preshow 6:00 pm
Play 7:00 pm
Sunday, Sept. 9th
Preshow 2:00 pm
Play 3:00 pm
Bring your lawn chair or blanket
Some seating available
Tickets - General admission - $13.50
Seniors 55 plus - $11.50
Children 6-12 years-$8.50
Tractor/Car Show
September 8th at 12:00 pm
Awards at 4:00 pm
Flea Market
Friday September 7th - 4:00pm –8:00pm
Saturday September 8th - 7:00am-2:00pm
$20.00 set-up fee
Fall Festival
Saturday September 22nd &
Sunday September 23rd
Hours:
Saturday 9:00am-6:00pm
& Sunday 10:00am-4:00pm
See inside for flyer
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 476.3678 Sunday School - 9:30 am Sunday Worship - 10:30 am
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 Wednesday- Choir Practice - 7:00 NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH, s.b.c. Pastor Terry Beauchamp www.newbeginningschristianfellowship.net Sunday School for all ages@ 9:10-10:00 am 2nd Service - 10:15 am YOUTH4TRUTH @ 6:30-7:30 pm Tuesday Corporate Prayer @ 7:00 pm Saturday’s Men’s Prayer Breakfast @ 8:00 am
The Ashland Women’s Club
The Ashland Women’s Club is starting a Bunco playing group. The group is to play on the 2nd Wednesday of each month,
September thru May, begin-ning 9/12/12, from 1pm - 3pm. The cost is $10 per year to join the group and $2 per month to play. Prizes are awarded. Contact Lana Pfaffe
if you are interested at (217) 415-0558.
Fallon Devlin, daughter of Chris and Terri Devlin of Ashland, was recently crowned Miss Cass County 2012. She is a 2011 graduate of AC Central High School. She is starting her sophomore year at Eastern Illinois University major-ing in Communi-cations / Public Relations. Fallon will compete in the State Pageant in January 2013.
After prayerful consideration, we have de-
cided not to resume the Second Saturday
program this season. We have been
blessed to share the Word of God and the
love of Jesus with many children over the
past ten years. Our plan is to take a short
break and then reorganize at some point in
the future. We encourage the children to
attend other youth programs in our com-
munity.
Thank you for your support. God bless you.
The Education Committee
Ashland United Methodist Church
Second Saturday Discontinued
Amity Nail Spa
116 N. Yates Ashland, IL
Lana J. Pfaffe, Nail Technician
Enhance your natural nails with one of the 14-day wear
gel polishes! Beautiful Hands, Beautiful Feet, Beautiful You!!
108 W. Editor Street
Ashland, IL 62612
217.476.3354
Jeffrey A. Donnan - Kay Handy Ora Lee Campbell
A SUBSIDIARY OF THE WEST CENTRAL BANK E-mail: [email protected]
117 S. Front Street Virginia, IL 62691
217.452.7717 Kristen Arthalony
Other Locations:
116 State Street Beardstown, IL 62618
217.323.3018 Debbie Jones
815 W. Clinton Rushville, IL 62681
217.322.6230 Kala Peacock
979 Clocktower Drive Springfield, IL 62704
217-726-9885 Stacey M. Hester
ADVENTURE CLUB
Christmastime in Peoria
December 11, 2012
(see flyer on next page)
400 E. Buchanan St.
P.O. Box 467
Ashland, IL
62612-0467
PH. 217.476.3325
FX. 217.476.3342
A Full Service Bank
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
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.
Junctions 123 & 125 - Ashland, Illinois 62612 Monday - Saturday 7:00 am to 8:00 pm
Sundays and Holidays 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Darrin Smith
Owner
16693 Newmansville Avenue Petersburg, Illinois 62675 Ph: (217) 971-4571
Lucky’s Back to School Special for September
Free 2-liter of Pepsi Product with the purchase of any large pizza.
Fish on Friday
Fried Chicken on Wed / Sat / Sun
Open 11am - 8pm 476-GOOD for carry-outs
MATT GREER President
Located at West Central Bank 400 East Buchanan, PO Box 467
Main: 217-476-3653 - Fax: 217-476-3342 Email: [email protected]
Both the Village Clerk and Deputy Clerk can register residents to vote. You must be at least 18 years of age by Election Day (November 6, 2012), must be a US citizen and have been a resident of the precinct at least 30 days prior to Election Day. Please bring your driver’s license or Illinois State identification card with you when registering. Registrations are accepted until 27 days before each election. Dog tag renewals are due on October 1, 2012 and will be $5.00 per dog. For those needing to register dogs for the first time, the cost is $7.50 per dog. 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 EPA Testing Fee $ 1.05 Minimum monthly charge $39.00
E-mail: [email protected] Facebook: Village of Ashland
Village of Ashland Board Members & Staff:
Dave Handy, Mayor Jim Birdsell, Chief of Police Ron Cave, Public Works Director Alicia Hager, Village Treasurer Vanessa Doellman, Village Clerk Kitty Mau, Deputy Clerk
Kelly Sutphin-Gutmann, Trustee Fadra Birdsell, Trustee Stan Fulton, Trustee Seth Thornley, Trustee Frank Wallce, Trustee
Terry Blakeman, Trustee
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.
FOR SALE….. Dachshund puppies. Two dapple females. Call 891-8120 or 414-6165
SENIOR SAINTS…. Senior Saints will be having a potluck Sept. 22nd at the Baptist Church Hall at 6 pm. Bring Games.
FALL CITY-WIDE YARD SALE… The Annual Fall City-wide Yard Sale will be September 15, 2012.
A-C CENTRAL MARCHING KNIGHTS… September 15th-Petersburg Harvest Fest-10am September 21st-Rushville Smiles Day-10:30am
September 29-Beardstown Fall fun Festival-10am
ASHLAND SENTINAL MEMORIES… Opal Blakeman has donated 20 years of the Ashland
Sentinal Newspapers to the Prairie Skies Public Li-brary. These newspapers are now stored in the His-torical room at the Library. Issues dated from 1982 up to the last one printed.
2 - Kenny & Judy Walters
4 - Ron & Maureen Plattner 6 - Karen & Mike Manswoki 10 - Louie & Tara Jokisch
14 - Lisa & Clint Thaxton 20 - Paul & Margie Harris
23 - Randy & Amy Christison 25 - Shawn & Tammy Eskew 30 - Bob & Marilyn Williams
September Anniversaries
1 - Fred Uhland
1 - Jan Williams
1 - Tom Veith
2 - Melodee Cave
4 - Natalie Allen
4 - Erica Shannon
6 - Kathy Greer
8 - Natane Butler
9 - Tammy Eskew
10 - Roger Clark
12 - Renee Jokisch
12 - Bernie Devlin
13 - Linda Lueck
13 - Ron Aggertt
15 - Judy Walters
16 - John Allen
19 - Liz Wallbaum
21 - Ann Tapscott
22 - Ellen Blakeman
23 - Deb Gruen
23 - Brian Koch
24 - Jeff Cosner
24 - Declan Laraker
25 - Jim Wallbaum
25 - Pat Houser
25 - Lana Pfaffe
25 - Faith Wells (3 yrs)
29- Linda Wallbaum
30 - Paul Williams
30 - David Clark
September Birthdays
What is AWANA?
Awana is a Bible-based club that is being held at the First Bap-
tist hurch of Ashland on the second and fourth Sunday of each
month. Meetings begin at 6:00pm and end at 7:30pm. It will
begin in September and end in May. The first meeting is on
September 9th. Boys and girls ages 3 (by Sept. 1) to grade 10
are encouraged to enroll. This is a non-denominational pro-
gram that encourages children to know, love, and serve Jesus
Christ. All children in the community are welcome!
A typical club night consist of 3 parts: game time, Bible lesson,
and Handbook time.
Game time-games are played in the Fellowship Hall with the
game director on the game circle. There are four teams-green,
yellow, blue and red. This is a great way for the kids to learn
respect, discipline, good sportsmanship, fair play, etc. all while
having a great time.
Bible lesson-All levels of club have some form of lesson that is
based on a Bible verse or story. At every level the verse is
applied to every day life also.
Handbook Time-At all levels memory work is done. Children do
not have to be able to read to participate. By the time children
leave us in 6th grade they will have memorized 400 verses.
We stress not just memorizing but putting meaning to the
verses also.
At all levels children are required to wear a uniform. Young
children (preschool-2nd grade) will wear vests. The remaining
clubbers will wear a t-shirt. The cost to register is $10 which
will help cover a portion of the uniform cost, handbooks, and
rewards. (No child will be denied due to financial need.) Chil-
dren at all levels are rewarded during the year with seals,
patches, or jewels to wear on their uniform.
Special Events: At all levels special events are planned
throughout the year.
CHILDREN MAY JOIN AWANA AT ANY TIME!
If you would like to register on our first club night, please ar-
rive at the First Baptist Church at 5:45 on September 9th.
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
Email us: [email protected]
Richland
3090 Richland Elev. Rd.
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
217.626.1551
Ashland 220 North Niagara
Ashland, IL 62612
217.476.3318
Pleasant Plains 300 N. Washington
Pleasant Plains, IL
62677
217.626.1331
RPA Farmers Co-op
Enjoy delicious, refreshing soups and salads on the third Thursday of the month at the
Ashland First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall (221 W. Washington St., Ashland IL)
A delicious soup and salad bar will be offered to individuals 60 years of age or older from
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Reservations are highly encouraged but not necessary (217) 479-4619.
A suggested donation of $4.00 is asked to cover the cost of the meal. No person will be denied a meal due to a monetary contribution less than the suggested donation. More of
a donation is also welcome!
Sponsored by: Prairie Council on Aging’s Bread of Love Program (217) 479-4619
Hours
7:30 AM til 1 pm Tues, Wed, Thurs, Friday
Closed Sat, Sun, Mon
217.741.3874
NEAL’S BARBER SHOP
Ashland, IL 62612
Smith Chiropractic Clinic
Dr. Kathie G. Smith
111 North Hardin Ashland, IL 62612 (217)476-3547 Office Hours by Appointment Monday and Thursday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
220 N. Yates - Ashland Office: 1-866-225-8126
Garrett Savage - Bob Savage
Ron Ahlers - Salesman cell: (217)691-9631
**GIVE US A CALL**
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Illini
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THE COMMITTEE FOR THE ASHLAND SCOOP
NEWSLETTER WOULD LIKE TO GIVE A BIG THANKS FOR ALL OF THE GENEROUS CASH DONATIONS AND FOR ALL OF THE BUSINESS ADVERTISING FOR OUR NEWSLETTER. WITH YOUR HELP WE CAN KEEP OUR COMMUNITY AWARE OF LOCAL NEWS AND EVENTS.
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Ashland, IL 62612
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September 2012
My Favorite Devotion
Friends,
The favorite devotion I read this last month was “Making our ‘For Instances’ For Real” by Dwight L. Moody. I found this
devotion in the book “Every Day with Jesus”. I hope you en-joy and learn something…
“Do what I say, not what I do may work for earthly fathers, but it won’t fly with the Heavenly Father. With Him, our
words must always be congruent with our behavior. Other-wise, they are just useless chatter.
But when our advice matches our actions, then we honor God and show respect to others. We set a good example for fellow believers and also keep nonbelievers from discrediting
our faith and denouncing us as hypocritical. Not living out our Biblical principals is a huge strike against us in their
eyes—and is an affront to Jesus, who set the ultimate exam-ple of putting beliefs into action. He wants us to trust Him, to live His life in us, encouraging us to make our “for in-
stances” for real.”
Have a great September! See you in October!
Only Love
Matthew 12: 33-36 1 Corinthians 16” 13-16 John 13:15 Ecclesiastes 9:13-18
Philippians 3: 17-21
SINGLE BEDROOM DUPLEX
FOR RENT
VERY CLEAN, Fresh Flooring &
Paint. Available After July 1st.
Mowing Included! Deposit and
References Required.
217-787-2521, 217-652-1449
INSURANCE QUESTIONS?
We can lower your med supp
rates, offer final expense, cancer,
and accidental death policies
(with return of your premiums!)
as well as policies for diabetics.
Call 527-1988 at the Lundin
Agency or myself at 652-1449, Don Klor. Also home & auto
quotes! Thank You!
State of the School 2011-12
Curriculum High School Recognized nationally by US News & World Report with a Bronze distinction ACT scores are almost 2 points above state average Explore and Plan scores are almost 2 points above state average
Finance
Re-financed bonds to save $57,913 Property taxes decreased 4 ½ % in Cass QZAB bond saved $103,058 in interest this fiscal year Cass County Sales Tax generated $145,312 Education Fund Balance for Year End is 1,559,899 Financial Recognition designation by Illinois State Board of Education
Technology
Upgraded Ashland wireless infrastructure Launched One-to-One Classmates Computer Initiative for grades 7-12 Implemented innovative NPS/RADIUS wi-fi authentication Installed refurbished computers in elementary lab and teacher workstations Mr. Bendorf Presented at IlliniCloud Cooperative Partnership, East Central Technology Conference, Area III
LTC Technology Coordinators Meeting, Technology Coordinators Feast Student/Staff Initiatives
Senior student participated in Intel International Science & Engineering Fair 4 Illinois State Scholars Science Fair winner of Best Consumer Science Project in the State Middle School Math-a-Thon raised $2,422 for St. Jude’s Hospital Mrs. Waters nominated for Distinguished AgriScience Educator Award FFA received AgriScience Fair Grant, Agricultural Experience Grant, Farm Credit Services Grant, Alliance
Pipline Company Grant
Nationally Ranked FFA program State Science Fair—3 gold awards
FFA Students competed at State Awards Day at U of I Published book authored by student Briley Eilers 2 Jr. Hi Science Fair projects received Outstanding ratings at State; 1 received top 15 at Regional Science
Fair One 3rd place in Prose; and 1st place in poetry in ROE Writing Contest Cass County Solo Ensemble numerous awards; IHSA Ensemble Contest (8-1sts & 2-2nds) Student Jackson Allen winner of the IESA state-wide Scholar Attitude Award Elementary Students earned over $4400 for Jump-Rope for Heart 6th grade participates in Cass County Soil and Water Conservation Essay with one 1st place; one 2nd place;
and one 3rd place winner Envirothon Contests—Junior High wins competition for 11 years in a row 3 students participate in Bradley Honor Band 3 students participate in All-District Band 8 students participate in Chorale IMEA music festival IESA students participate in State Speech contest Over $300,000 scholarships received by 2012 graduating class Dan Williams name Two Rivers Principal of the Year
Community Involvement
Faculty & Staff raised $4600 for local family 3 students receive American FFA Degree & 4 students FFA State Degrees 8th grade class initiated Save the Children campaign and raised $800 Received $1,000 from Max Dollars for Education Program FFA section winner in Il Farm Bureau Heritage & Cooperative Activities Award; student chosen to represent
chapter to go to D.C. Mrs. Water served on Il AgriWomen Conference Committee HS Student Council contributed to Cass County Food Pantry, Cass-Schuyler Hospice, Habitat for Humanity,
and Post-prom Illinois Environmental Protection Agency recognized 5 Jr. High Students A-C Central Foundation Commenced
Facility
Renovated Unit Office Purchased Activity Bus Re-graded parking lots Entrance Security System
PRAIRIE SKIES PUBLIC LIBRARY
LAP SIT PROGRAMS
Mondays at 10:00am - Ashland Location
Mondays at 1:00pm - Pleasant Plains Location
SEPTEMBER THEME - BEARS
(Going on a bear hunt)
Children bring a teddy bear
Craft will be making a picnic basket
We will eat a snack together
OCTOBER THEME - AUTUMN
Crafts - Pumpkins and Scarecrows
NOVEMBER THEME - MONKEYS
Curious George
Bananas for Treats
PRAIRIE SKIES PUBLIC LIBRARY
have new WINTER HOURS starting
September 1, 2012. 9:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday
9:00am-12:00 noon Saturday
CLOSED ON SUNDAY
PLEASANT PLAINS BRANCH
9:00am-5:00pm Mon-Wed-Fri 9:00am-7:00pm Tues-Thurs
9:00am-12:00 noon Sat
CLOSED SUNDAY
FROM THE PAGES OF THE LIBRARY...
Living in a small town one might think it to be boring, to some relaxing, to others it could be heaven. One never knows who might be passing through to visit or eat lunch at our local restaurants. On Thursday, August 16, a group of classmates from the class of 1965 were at the Crock Pot and it was revealed that one of those in attendance helped to decorate the Malibu, California Cape Cod-style home of Howie Mandel. (For those who don’t know or ever heard of Mandel, he is one of the judges on the popular NBC TV show “America’s Got Talent” and was the host of the TV show “Deal or No Deal”.) Land Adams of Encino, Calif., was here visiting among with his friend Richard Savage. Richard is the interior decorator mentioned in an ar-ticle in the August 6, 2012 issue of PEOPLE Magazine showcasing the home of Mandel. (page 108) How exciting to talk with him and Lane. After lunch, Lane and Richard visited Jones Bros. Market to visit with another classmate, John Jones. Your small town is home to memories and a place to reminisce. Stop in at the Prairie Skies Library downtown Ashland and read the article. Jerry Conner, class of 1957 was in Ashland the first week of August visiting with family. He stopped in at the Prairie Skies Public Library where his memories of a small town are reminiscent of any Norman Rockwell painting. The show-house theatre, swimming pool, many landmarks along with class-mates and families are now long gone. He remarked that Ashland is lucky to have a library where local history is kept and recorded. Stop in, stay awhile and browse the Historical room and the new Cass County Historical Book on display. Sit and reminisce, you never know what you might find in the pages of history.
Simply “Alneta”
Dry your eyes precious ones Look beyond your pain Smoke and sadness fill the air As they search for us in vain. Knowing that we won’t be back, We’ve crossed the GREAT DIVIDE, And now we’re in a better place, Let your tears subside. We didn’t know what happened We all hear a roaring sound The buildings started shaking There was panic all around. We had no time to think or pray Just running all about It all collapsed around us And we could not make it out.
We hope you find comfort And make good of everyday Don’t look back, we’re not there, In memory we must stay There’s reasons we don’t understand And some we’ll never know In sorrow, don’t question God, It was our appointed time to go. We send our thanks to all of those Who gave all they could give Donations, blood, helping hands, And prayers that we would live. They sacrificed their precious time When chances looked so slim But God sifted thru the rubble, And took us Home with Him. Goodbye, The Victims of September 11, 2001 Alneta Knowles © 09-11-2001
