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 NANCY HEATHER AT PRINTERS INK AT 217-476-3764, OR GIVE THEM TO NANCE BRYANT, LINDA DEVLIN, JUDY FULTON, 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 NEWS- LETTER. YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT IS APPRECIATED. OUR WEBSITE: http://ashlandscoop.tripod.com RE/MAX PROFESSIONALS The Scoop NEWSLETTER 2475 West Monroe Springfield, IL 62704 (cell) 217-741-1865 soldby- [email protected]Dawn Stremsterfer Realtor®, Broker Associate March 2010 Volume 3 - Issue 3 From: Rebecca Canty, Superintendent Date: February 18, 2010 Re: Press Release A-C Central #262 is seeking a School Board member for a one year term. If interested, please submit a letter of interest to President Virginia Thompson at 501 W. Buchanan P.O. Box 260 Ashland, IL 62612 by March 12, 2010 at 3:00 PM. Interviews for the vacant position will be held at the March 17 th Board meeting. If you have any questions, please call the Unit office at 217-476-8112. 620 TOPEKA ST ASHLAND, IL Well maintained, 4 BR, 2 BA home with 2000 sq. ft & 2 car attached garage. Many updates include furn „06, „00 roof & siding, some new windows, water heater „03, „00 A/C, some new floring and much more. Features: 18‟ above ground pool w/ deck, large backyard with privacy fence, 10 x 16 stor- age shed, & LG closets throughout. Cathedral ceil- ings in the living room, din- ing room, & kitchen give this home a very open feel. Ceramic tile in kitchen / dining, entry & bath. Seller is offering a home warranty… Call for your showing today! $129,000 NEW LISTING Ashland Volunteer Fire Department Pancake and Sausage Breakfast SPONSORED BY: ASHLAND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT Sunday, Marcy 7th, 2010 8:00a.m. - 2:00p.m. at the Ashland Firehouse Children (age 3-12) - $3.00 Adults - $5.00 SPRING FORWARD ON MARCH 14
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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 NANCY HEATHER AT PRINTERS INK AT
217-476-3764, OR GIVE THEM TO NANCE BRYANT, LINDA DEVLIN, JUDY FULTON, 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 NEWS-
interest to President Virginia Thompson at 501 W. Buchanan
P.O. Box 260 Ashland, IL 62612 by March 12, 2010 at 3:00 PM.
Interviews for the vacant position will be held at the March 17th
Board meeting. If you have any questions, please call the Unit
office at
217-476-8112.
620 TOPEKA ST ASHLAND, IL
Well maintained, 4 BR, 2 BA
home with 2000 sq. ft & 2
car attached garage. Many
updates include furn „06, „00
roof & siding, some new
windows, water heater „03, „00 A/C, some new floring
and much more. Features:
18‟ above ground pool w/
deck, large backyard with
privacy fence, 10 x 16 stor-
age shed, & LG closets
throughout. Cathedral ceil-
ings in the living room, din-
ing room, & kitchen give this
home a very open feel. Ceramic tile in
kitchen / dining,
entry & bath.
Seller is offering a
home warranty…
Call for your showing today!
$129,000
NEW LISTING
Ashland Volunteer Fire Department
Pancake and Sausage Breakfast SPONSORED BY:
ASHLAND VOLUNTEER
FIRE DEPT Sunday, Marcy 7th, 2010
8:00a.m. - 2:00p.m. at
the Ashland Firehouse
Children (age 3-12) - $3.00
Adults - $5.00
SPRING FORWARD
ON
MARCH 14
CHURCH DIRECTORY BEREA CHRISTIAN CHURCH Minister Edward J.Moretto Youth Minister, Diann L. Hoagland [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 Rev. Howard Chartier Sunday School - 9:00 am Sunday Worship - 10:00 am
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Rev. L. Wayne Mollohan Youth Minister, Alice Kern [email protected] Sunday School - 9:30 am Sunday Worship - 10:30 am Wednesday Night Youth Group - 7:00 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
Ashland United Methodist Church
Second Saturday is open to all chil-dren in the community who are between the ages of 3 years old
and in the 5th grade. There is music, crafts, games and
Bible lessons. Lunch is provided. As the name says, we meet on the Sec-
ond Saturday of each month from September to May.
Mark your calendars now!
Second Saturday 10:00 - 2:00
March 13
April 10
May 8
SECOND SATURDAY
“To Lent or not to Lent.”
by Edward J. Moretto, Minister, Berea Christian Church
At this time of year some churches/denominations formally observe the season of Lent. When I’m asked if Berea Christian Church observes Lent, I answer, “Yes and no.” This is not an evasive answer. Lent is that season set aside in formal church liturgy to prepare for the eventual crucifixion of Jesus Christ, and, for His ultimate Resurrection. The practice probably began somewhere during the fifth century A.D. (See footnote.) Berea Christian Church, a congregation of Christians which traces its origins to an early 19th Century movement in sev-eral denominations to restore the faith and practices of the first century Church, does not follow any liturgy other than that found in Acts 2:42. This is the “No” part of the answer to the question in the first paragraph. The “Yes” part of the answer deals with our practice of maintaining the unity of Christians prayed for by Jesus in John 17:20 ff. We participate in the Ashland/Pleasant Plains Ministerial Association. During the Lenten season we share in pulpit exchange and in hosting of Sunday eve-ning worship services. This is done in that spirit of unity for which Jesus prays. We share with our brothers and sisters in other Christian denominations, forgetting differences, and it is here that we raise funds, through offerings, to help those in need in the communities of Ashland and Pleasant Plains. Footnote: Thurston, H. (1910). Lent. In The Catho-lic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company. Retrieved Feb 17, 2010 from New Advent: http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09152a.htm
Monday, March 1 at 7:00 p.m. - Vacation Bible
School High Seas planning meeting for the commu-
nity VBS program this summer. Sponsored by First
Baptist Church of Ashland, Ashland United Method-
ist Church, Ashland Church of Christ, St. Augustine
Catholic Church and Berea Christian Church.
Wednesday, March 3, at 7:00 p.m. - Wild About
Jesus presented by Magician Richard Landry. This is
a free community event for everyone both young
and old.
Sunday, March 28 - 3:00 - 4:45 p.m.
All Around Easter at the First Baptist Church of
Ashland - This free event is a series of activities to
emphasize the various aspects of the Easter sea-
son. The community is invited and is a family
event. Look for some very interesting characters
when you arrive. Plan to stop by before you attend
the Lenten service at the Ashland Church of Christ
at 5:00 p.m. Tours start at 3:00 p.m. and run
every 15 minutes thereafter with the last tour be-
4 locations to serve you: Prentice, Philadelphia, Strawns Crossing, and Tallula.
Dealers in Grain, Seed and Kent Feeds.
“A Full Service Bank”
400 E. Buchanan St.
P.O. Box 467
Ashland, IL 62612-0467 PH. 217.476.3325
FX. 217.476.3342
FIRST GOLD CLUB
“Celtic Women”
SONGS FROM THE HEART
Peoria Civic Center
April 11, 2010
$95.00 transportation
ticket and meal at
The Ashland Scoop Committee would like to offer the newsletters by subscription.
This would be great for out-of-town people who can‟t make it in to pick one up. It also would be make a great gift for those relatives who have moved away and want to keep up
with local news. Cost is $1.50 per month, or $18.00 per year. Newsletters will be mailed out the first week of each month.
Our garden center and Lucky‟s will both open for the season in April. All of us are excited about that! We
do enjoy the burgers! If you have any special
requests from the garden center - let us know. We will be happy to order anything you wish.
We look forward to seeing you in April and every day until then!
This spring, Ashland citizens will see construction of two water lines into town, one from the west and one from the south. Great Plains Construction out of Missouri is the contractor for this project. These lines will
connect the village with North Morgan Water Cooperative and Cass Rural Water. At the same time, Wallbaum Plumbing of Ashland will be replacing all of the water meters in town, along with about one hundred meter pits and the billing software.. The new meters will be “radio read”, transmitting the readings electronically onto a laptop computer, and then downloaded onto the billing software without any chance of human error in reading the meters, writing the numbers down, and then manually entering them into the computer. The new
meters will also be able to record continuous water flow for a 24 hour period, potentially indicating a water
line break. The Illinois EPA will fund these improvements with a zero percent interest loan over twenty years, and will
forgive twenty five percent of the principal under the 2009 Economic Stimulus Bill. Even with those favorable terms, the citizens of Ashland will experience higher water rates than in the past. Whereas water rates are currently $7.65 per thousand gallons, the new rate will be $22.00 for the first thousand gallons, then $9.25 per thousand after that. That will amount to about a $17.55 per month increase for a home using three thou-
sand gallons. Although this is a substantial amount, doing nothing is NOT an option. The Illinois EPA is withholding several violations of our water treatment plant because we are working to secure an alternate water source and plant. To correct these violations would require several million dollars of upgrades to our existing plant.
Our crystal ball is sometimes not as clear as one would wish for when looking at twenty or more years into the future. The village board has looked at alternatives for at least nine years, and several options have been proposed. In light of today‟s information, this path that we are setting upon seems to have the best long
January, February, March Grand Prize Drawing the end of March
March 1 - Ken Bradbury, Ashland Library, 7pm
March 2 - Ken Bradbury, Pleasant Plains, 7pm
March 11 - Barb Nowack, Crepe Dinner, Pleas-
ant Plains, 7pm (postponed from earlier date)
March 25 - Author Troy Taylor, Pleasant
Plains, 7pm. Author of Haunted Illinois Kicks off
Summer Reading Program.
The Reading tournament continues to the end
of March.
LENTEN SERVICES SCHEDULE 2010
February 28, 2010
Berea Christian Church ~ 5 PM
Preaching ~ Howard Chartier
March 7, 2010
Pleasant Plains Church of Christ
Preaching ~ Dave McHenry
March 14, 2010
New Beginnings Christian Fellowship (SBA) ~ 5 PM
Preaching ~ John Sheppard
March 21, 2010
Peter Cartwright UMB ~ 5 PM
Preaching ~ Keith Masten
March 28, 2010
Ashland Church of Christ ~ 5 PM
Preaching ~ Pat Hutton
April 2, 2010
Good Friday ~ 7 PM
Richland Creek Baptist Church
Preaching ~ Terry Beauchamp
April 4, 2010
Easter Sunrise Service ~ 6:30 AM
Ashland United Methodist Church
Preaching ~ Wayne Mollohan
6TH GRADE LADY KNIGHTS LOSE TO PORTA
The 6th Grade Lady Knights lost to a tough serving PORTA team 16-25; 23-25; 22-25. Courtney Beddingfield led the Knights with 5 points followed by D‟Arcy Buker with 4. Lindsey Zulawski se4rved up 3 points as Nicole Newcomer, Brittany Smith, and Rebekah Helmich all scored 2. Sidney Donnan, Lauren Pinney, Emilee Rives, Gretchen Throgmorton, Abby Clark, Hailey Allan, Kayla Moffitt, and Alex Brue all had 1 point. The 6th Grade Lady Knights are now 2-2.
7TH GRADE LADY KNIGHTS DEFEAT PORTA
The 7th Grade Lady Knights defeated
PORTA 25-18; 25-19. In the first game,
Baylee Smith served up 5 points in a row
for a to give the Knights a 12-11 lead. The
Knights never trailed again in the first
game as Smith served up game point.
In the second game, Alexis Henson served
7 points in a row for an 8-4 Knight lead.
Becca Wegs then served up 4 points fol-
lowed by McKenzie Stephens with 3 more
for a 19-9 Knight lead. Henson then came
back and served up match point on an ace
serve.
Henson and Wegs both served up 8 points
as Henson had 7 aces and Wegs served up
5 aces. Smith scored 7 points on 2 aces as
Stephens added 4 points with 2 aces. Jaime
Herder and Kylie Alexander both served up
3 points as Alexander had 3 aces and
Herder had 2. Alexander also had 4 assists.
The 7th Grade Lady Knights are now 5-3.
8TH GRADE LADY KNIGHTS DEFEAT PORTA
The 8th Grade Lady Knights defeated PORTA 25-3; 25-6. In the first game, Sydnee Henry served up 13 points in a row for a 14-1 Knight lead. After 3 points by Natane Butler, Madalyn Elder scored 5 points. The Knights won the first game on a rally point. The second game was much as the first as Breann Knapp started the Knight scor-ing with 3 points followed by Henry with 3. Maureen Armstrong then served up 13 points as Elder finished up the game with 3 points. Henry scored 16 points on 10 aces with 6 assists. Armstrong added 13 points on 5 aces. Elder had 8 points on 5 aces. Knapp and Butler had 3 points as Butler had 5 kills. Shelbi Thornley had 2 kills
and Kaitlin Throgmorton had 2 blocks.
The 8th Grade Lady Knights are now 5-3.
COMING SOON!
MARCH 1, @ 7PM ASHLAND LOCATION - PRAIRIE SKIES PLD
MARCH 2, @ 7PM PLEASANT PLAINS LOCATION
KEN BRADBURY
Ashland Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts will be scouting for food
on March 13th. They will pick up the food on your porches
or you can bring it by the Methodist Church. All the food
collected will stay in Ashland.
Also on the evening of March 13th the Cub Scouts will be
having there pinewood derby. There will also be an open
race for anyone to enter for $10.00 and a trophy for 1st
place. We have a corporate race with a traveling plaque for
the winner of that race. The cost for the corporate race is
$25.00. This is a fun night and the proceeds help the pack with
expenses. There will be a concession stand
that night so come and eat and enjoy the
night.
Any questions on either the Scouting
for Food or the Pinewood Race contact
Leslie Winkelman @ 217 691 9581
On February 13, 2010 the A-C Central S.T.A.R organization sponsored the Sweetheart dance in the school cafeteria .
The Junior Court Attendants were as follows: Devon Armstrong, Fallon Devlin, Drew Hoffman, Brittany Strib-
ling, Chad Homer, and Madalyn Allen. The Senior Court Members
were as follows: Alyx Smith, Cass Wessel, Morgan Holmes, Levi Carlock, Amanda Hoffman, Dylan Armstrong, Grace Johnson,
John Atterbery, Raya Cloninger, and Matt Simon. Grace Johnson and Cameron Hager were the prince and princess returning from
2009, and presented their titles to Brittany Stribling and Devon Armstrong. The King and Queen from 2009 were Jeni Rives and Brett Stuhmer. Brett Stuhmer was unable to attend because of
his military obligations. The King and Queen for the 2010 Sweetheart Dance were Cass Wessel and Grace Johnson. The
dance theme was “Love Song” and was a great success.
Pictured: 2010 King Cass Wessel and Queen Grace John-son
Lexi Hager recently was presented an award
during the annual Illinois Music Educators Associations All-State Conference on Thursday
Jan. 28, 2010. Lexi, daughter of Susie and Benny Hager of Ashland, submitted an original
piece of art work to be juried and considered for the cover of the Illinois Music Journal. The Illi-
nois Music Journal is the publication sent to mu-
sic teachers across the entire state of Illinois. Lexi‟s creation was selected as 3rd place in the
competition. She is seen here accepting her award from IMEA State President John Heath on the left and IMEA publication editor Bill Froom on
the right.
Congratulations Lexi – GREAT JOB!
Christopher Devlin, of Ashland, IL, was honored as a recipient of the Jonathan
Baldwin Turner (JBT) Scholarship during a banquet held at the Illini Union on the
Urbana Campus of the University of Illinois. Christopher is majoring in agricultural
and biological engineering. Christopher graduated from A-C Central High School
and is the son of Chris and Terri Devlin. Christopher‟s JBT Scholarship is funded by
John Deere.
The University of Illinois college of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sci-
ences (ACES) established the JBT Scholarship Program to recognize high school
students who have demonstrated academic excellence, good citizenship, and lead-
ership skills. Jonathan Baldwin Turner, a pioneer of agricultural education in Illinois
and the nation, epitomized the spirit and the intent of the scholarships bearing his
name.
This year, 52 high school students of diverse social background and geographic
origins were awarded a JBT Scholarship 31st anniversary of the program. Con-
gratulations to Christopher!
DEVLIN AWARDED SCHOLARSHIP
TO COLLEGE OF ACES
Uncle Tykie’s
DOWN HOME GRILL, 318 W. FREMONT ST. ASHLAND, IL 62612
COMING SATURDAY MARCH 27, 2010
JOIN US FOR OUR MONTHLY “COUPLES DATE NIGHT”
RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED.
DINNER FOR 2 TO INCLUDE A FULL 5 COURSE MEAL
INCLUDING DRINK AND DESSERT FOR ONLY $40/COUPLE
ENTRÉE CHOICES ARE NEW YORK STRIP, GIANT CENTER
CUT BACON WRAPPED LOIN CHOP OR RIBS. CALL NOW
AND MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS 217-476-3463
UNCLE TYKIE’S IS NOW OPEN FOR BREAKFAST
SATURDAY, SUNDAY & MONDAY’S
7AM-11AM
COME CHECK OUT OUR NEW SEASONAL MENU AND OUR
NEW $4.95 DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS (DRINK INCLUDED)
DON’T FORGET TO JOIN US FOR ALL YOU CAN EAT FRIED
CHICKEN ON THURSDAYS AND ALL YOU CAN EAT FISH
ON FRIDAYS
Uncle Tykie’s Frequent Dinners card
Get 10 Punches and your 11th
Dinner up to a $10.95 value is on me
1 Punch per visit
PTO Sponsors Book Sale to Benefit A-C Central Middle & Sr. High School Library
February was a great month for the A-C Central Library in Ashland. The PTO sponsored
the Scholastic Book Sale during winter parent/teacher conferences in an attempt to
increase the paperback offerings in the school library. Scholastic Inc. offered a substantial
quantity of quality reading and reference materials for the library’s collection as an
incentive. All middle and high school students and faculty will be the beneficiaries of this
project. Thanks to all who made purchases or volunteered to work during the event!