August 1, 2 & 3 - Decatur Fest

August 2

- Tractor Pull & Truck Pull (Ashland)

August 3

- Birthday Party for Betty Noel - New Beginnings Church basement.

Everyone is welcome. No gifts, just cards and best wishes. Betty’s address is Box 474, Ashland.

August 6

-School Committee of the Whole Meeting–7:00pm Unit Office

August 6th and 7th

-School Registration-Both Complexes-8am-12pm & 3pm-7pm

August 8 - 17 - Illinois State Fair

August 13

- Village of Ashland Board Meeting - 7pm

August 19

-1st Day of School - 11:30 am Dismissal

August 20

-Board of Education Meeting - 7 pm @ Unit Office August 21 - 23

- Chandlerville Burgoo

August 21

-V.F.W. meeting at Firehouse, 7pm

-American Legion meeting at Firehouse board room, 7:30pm

September 2 - Ashland Woman’s Club meeting at Baptist Church

fellowship hall - 1:30pm

September 20

- Ashland City-Wide Garage Sales

AUGUST 2008

Volume 1 Issue 5

August 6th & 7th

- Committee of the Whole Meeting, 7:00 pm @ Unit Office

- Registration: 8am - 12pm and 3pm - 7pm, Both Complexes

August 19th

- 1st Day of School (11:30am dismissal) August 20th

- Board of Education Meeting, 7:00pm @ Unit Office

August 11th

- JHSB vs. Illini Central, 4:30pm @ Athens

August 15th

- JHSB vs. Illini Central, 4:30pm

August 16th

- JHSB A-C Tourney

- JHBB A-C Tourney, 9:00 am

August 18th

- JHBB @ Carrollton, 4:30pm

- JHSB @ Carrollton, 4:30pm

August 19th

- JHBB vs. Springfield Christian, 4:30pm

- JHSB @ Havana, 4:30pm

August 21st

- JHBB vs. Springfield Calvary, 4:30pm

- JHSB @ Christ the King, 4:30pm

August 22nd

- JHBB @ Virginia, 4:30pm

- JHSB vs. Porta, 4:30pm

August 25th

- HS Golf @ Havana, 4:00pm

- JHBB @ Our Savior, 4:30pm

- JHSB vs. Our Saviors, 4:30pm

August 26th

- JHBB vs. Riverton, 4:30pm

- JHSB vs. St. Agnes, 4:30pm

August 27th

- JHBB @ Pleasant Plains, 4:30pm - JHSB vs. Pleasant Plains, 4:30pm

August 28th

- JHBB vs. Athens, 10:00am

- JHSB vs. Franklin, 4:30pm

August 30th

- HS Golf @ Bulldog Invite, 9:00am

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A tractor pull, sanctioned by the Illinois Tractor Puller's Asso-ciation will be held in Ashland on Sat., August 2. Emcee Ed Cowman plans to begin the festivities around 1 p.m. There will be two Antique Classes: Hand-starts and Classics to 1960. Then the classes will be by weight: 5500, 6500, 9000, and 12,000 lb. Prizes, given from the generous donations of area businesses and the entry fees, will be awarded.

Around 4:30 p.m., the pick-up pull will begin. Emcee Rob Hunt of Jacksonville will be calling for truck classes of Street, Modi-fied, Street Diesel, Open Diesel, and, if time allows, competi-tion between gas and diesel trucks. Local enthusiast and chairman, Seth Thornley, promises an exciting afternoon and evening. The Ashland Community Club will be selling sandwiches, chips, and drinks to benefit the Ashland Summer Days project. Come watch and support all the folks involved. Bring your lawn chair and sun hat!

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August School Schedule

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TRACTOR AND PICK-UP PULL

AUGUST 2

CHURCH DIRECTORY Prairie Skies Library

BEREA CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Minister Edward J.Moretto Youth Minister, Diann L. Hoagland bereacc@casscomm.com 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 The Community Prayer Shawl Ministry meets the first Sunday of each month @ 4pm. Questions should be directed to Sally Miller at 320-9271.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Rev. L. Wayne Mollohan Youth Minister, Alice Kern ashlandfbc@casscomm.com www.forministry.com/usilabcusfbcoa 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. Roosevelt Smith 476.8858 www.ashlandunitedmethodist.com

Sunday Worship - 8:45 am Sunday School - 10:00 am Wednesday Prayer Service - 6:30 pm NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH, s.b.c. Pastor Terry Beauchamp www.newbeginningschristianfellowship.net Sunday Worship - 8:00 am Sunday School - 9:30 am 2nd Service - 10:30 am Wednesday Bible Study - 5:45 pm (meal) Lesson until 7:00 pm Birthday Party for Betty Noel - Sunday August 3, @ 2pm. Everyone is welcome. No gifts, just cards and best wishes. Address is Box 474, Ashland.

Benefit for Lucian Hill

There is a benefit being held at the Pleasant Plains Community Club Building in Pleasant Plains for Lucian Hill on Sunday, Aug. 3 from 2 - 8pm. There will be

food, a silent auction, a 50/50, a bake sale and more.

Lucian is now 7 months old and was born with a very rare birth defect called esophageal atresia. The birth

defect appears in only one out of 4,500 babies.

Lucian has to have another surgery and numerous procedures. Any donations can be made through any

Illinois National Bank in the name of Lucian Hill benefit.

First Baptist Church

A Grace-Driven Church "feeding the lambs" and "tending the sheep."

Are you looking for a church with relevant messages for today's world?

Are you looking for a church full of people who want to welcome you and help you grow?

Then come and Worship with us at First Baptist Church.

221 W. Washington St. Ashland, IL 62612 217.476.3678

Sunday School 9:30am

Sunday Worship 10:30 am

Bible Study - Monday 7:00 pm

Ashland, IL 62612

Hours:

7:30 am - 5:30 pm

Tuesday - Saturday Closed Sundays & Mondays

NEAL’S BARBER SHOP

217.741.3874

We will be closed August 28th (Thursday), 29th (Friday) and 30th (Saturday)

Ashland

Mon & Wed : 9am - 7pm Tues & Thurs: 9am - 5pm

Sat: 9am - 2pm

Pleasant Plains

Mon & Wed: 9am - 5pm Tues & Thurs: 9am - 7pm

Sat: 9am - 2pm

Hours:

Prentice Farmers Elevator

2303 Elevator Avenue

Ashland, IL 62612

217.476.3516 or 1.800.255.8659

prenticeev@casscomm.com

prenticeelevator.com

James R. Blakeman, Manager

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

Dealers in Grain, Seed and Kent Feeds.

Ashland Office 220 North Niagara Ashland, IL 62612

217.476.3936

Pleasant Plains Office 300 N. Washington

Pleasant Plains, IL 62677

217.626.1331

Richland Office 3090 Richland Elevator Road

Pleasant Plains, IL 62677

217.626.1551

Email us: RPAFARMERS@CASSCOMM.COM

Belated Happy 85th Birthday - John Collins

Also July 30, Paul Anderson, 92 yrs.

Birthdays for the Month of August

August 1 - Happy 80th Birthday, Betty Noel

Aug 13th - Happy Birthday, Tom Votsmeier

Anniversaries for the Month of August

Aug 12th - Happy 62nd Anniversary,

Bill & Mary Gardner

Send us your birthdays and anniversaries!

Milestone Birthdays & Anniversaries

A-C Central FFA Chapter and Yearbook Staff

will be serving lunch for the Illinois Pork Producers

across from the grandstand at the Illinois State Fair,

August 11th & 14th, 11:00am - 3:00 pm.

Hope to see you there!

RPA Farmers Co-op

Conference for Caregivers

Older Family Members and Friends and Relatives Raising the Next Generation

Saturday, August 16th 8:00am - 3:00pm

Northfield Inn, Springfield

Informational Exhibits open to the

public from 8:00am - 12:00pm

Presentations on:

Medicare Fraud, Creating Safe Environments, Stress, Planning

for the Future and much more..

Lunch Included For registration information, contact the

Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland 217.787.9234 or 1.800.252.2918

If you need respite care or transportation please let us know when you call.

Funded through the Older Americans Act and Illinois General Revene Funds.

Billy E Blair, Jr., known to most of us as “J.R.”, was

named the First Citizen of Ashland at the recent

Summer Celebration. J.R. was raised in Ashland,

the son of Billy E. Sr. and the late Christine Blair.

He graduated from Ashland High School in 1970 and

Western Illinois University in 1974 with a B.S. in

Business. He married the former Kathie Williams,

and they have a son, Adam. One can hardly name

a group that J.R. has not been involved with in our

village. He is currently a member of the First Bap-

tist Church, it’s choir, and the Community Choir. He

is also President of the State Bank of Ashland, as

well as a member of the A-C Central bleacher com-

mittee. He was instrumental in organizing the Ses-

quicentennial Celebration. He is Chairman of the

Overall Economic Development Committee of Cass

County. He was a Charter Member of the Ashland

Jaycees, receiving the Outstanding District President

Award in 1979. He was Village Treasurer from 1975

to 1984. He has served with the Youth Association,

U-Help, Ashland High School Alumni Assoc, F.F.A.,

Boy Scouts, Committee of 10 consolidation Commit-

tee, and many other organizations. Because of the

hard work, time, dedication, and giving of one’s self

so charitably, he was named Ashland’s First Citizen.

Congratulations, and THANKS, J.R.

J.R. Blair Named First Citizen

Newell Insurance

Agency, Inc.

A SUBSIDIARY OF THE STATE BANK OF ASHLAND E-mail: newellins@casscomm.com

Jack Frashier Insurance 117 S. Front Street Virginia, IL 62691

217.452.7716

Matt Petefish

Newell Insurance Agency, Inc. 108 W. Editor Street Ashland, IL 62612

217.476.3354

Frashier-Sudbrink Agency 210-A Washington St. Beardstown, IL 62618

217.323.3018

Debbie Jones

Jeffery A. Donnan - Kay Handy

Ora Lee Campbell - Kristen Arthalony

DIVISIONS OF NEWELL INSURANCE AGENCY

A GREAT IDEA – AND YOU CAN

HELP GET IT STARTED!!!

Many of know friends and relatives who have moved out of Ashland to be closer to doctors, relatives,

shopping, etc. With the rising cost of fuel, we will see this happening even more. It is not just disabled or older folks, but all of us who are affected. Cass County leaders are aware of grants which are available from the state and federal governments to

create a transportation system. Again, this would be usable by everyone -from young people with no vehi-cle who need to go shopping or to appointments, to elderly who no longer drive.

Questionnaires are now available at local churches and the bank. PLEASE take time to fill one out, and if you have elderly, disabled, or otherwise needy family or friends, be sure to help them with the form. It is not long and is not to be signed. Questionnaires need to be returned by August 15th to the Bank, Allen’s

Market, or the Crock Pot. Think of yourself and your family 5 or 10 years down the road and what your needs might be, also. It would be a wonderful thing for all of us, and help save our struggling small towns.

The next meeting of the county transportation group

will be Thursday August 28th at 6:30pm at Arenzville.

Stephenson Cleaners

113 Hardin

Ashland, IL 62612 476-8862

CLEANING - PRESSING - LAUNDRY

2 HOUR SERVICE FREE PICK UP & DELIVERY

POUND CLEANING

A-C Central

Bleacher Fundraising Events The Committee is currently working on two fundraising events for the

month of September...a adults only golf/dance and carnival games for

the whole family.

Watch for details!!!

A BIG thank you to all who had a part in making the Ashland Summer Days

a success--in spite of the rain!!

Ashland Community Club

still has Sesquicentennial DVD

for $30 and cookbooks for $15.

Available in our bank.

“A Full Service Bank”

400 E. Buchanan Street P.O. Box 467

Ashland, IL 62612-0467

PH.

217.476.3325 FX. 217.476.3342

Summer Is Here And So Is The Heat!

There Is No Better Time

For An Ice Cream Treat!

Is Open Everyday! Be Sure To Treat Yourself And The Kids To Ice Cream Often.

Don’t Forget To Take Some Home Today!!

JUNCTION OF 123 & 125, ASHLAND Sunday– Thursday, 11am - 9pm

Friday & Saturday, 11am - 10pm

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Issues are also available at the churches,

and many of our local businesses.

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.

The Ashland United Methodist Church is

privileged to announce the winner of the Mildred Leahy Scholarship.

This is the 17th year of being able to assist stu-dents who are working to further their education. This year a scholarship award goes to Katherine Beauchamp. She is the daughter of Terry and

Rhonda Beauchamp and is a sophomore at the O’More College of Design in Franklin, Tennessee. Katherine met all the requirements of the appli-

cation, and her goals are such that she will be a benefit to our society.

The Leahy Committee wishes to extend our con-gratulations to Katherine and to her family. We believe Mrs. Leahy would be pleased with our se-lection.

We were also able to offer financial assistance to the 2nd Saturday Program at Ashland United

Methodist Church. They touch many young lives with their ministry. This is what Mrs. Leahy chose to do, help the youth of our community.

Have You Noticed….

- the new parking lines on our streets?

- the bright interior of Anderson Auto I?

- new folks in your neighborhood? Be sure to welcome them!

- the new mailboxes in front of

Dr. Lind Apartments?

- the updates at James Park?

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

MILDRED LEAHY SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED