CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES Baptist Church

5:30 pm - Service

Catholic Church 6:00 pm - Service at Virginia

7:30 pm - Christmas Carols at Ashland 8:00 pm - Service at Ashland

Midnight - Service at Beardstown

New Beginnings 6:30 pm - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Methodist Church 7:15 pm - Christmas Carols

7:30 pm - Service

CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICES Catholic Church

8 a.m. at Arenzville

NEW YEAR‟S EVE SERVICES Catholic Church 5 p.m. at Virginia

The Scoop NEWSLETTER

December 2010 — Volume 3 - Issue 12

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food baskets

for the Christ-

mas holiday

will be offered

again this year.

If you would

like to donate

to the program,

please contact

any member of

the Ashland

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Toys for Tots

Our community

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Bethlehem… Nothing Ever Happens Here

You are invited to Berea Christian Church on Sun-

day, December 5th at 3 P.M. for the Christmas

Production 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 exciting 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 fel-

lowship, cookies and

punch. Hope to see you there!

Travis Wallbaum, Shannon Eskew, Roger Smith

The Awards Banquet for the 2010 racing season for Jacksonville Speedway was held on Saturday, No-vember 13th. Three of the Ashland street stock racers placed in the top ten and were recognized and presented with a trophy. Roger Smith got 1st place in points with 504, Shannon Eskew got 2nd with 488 points and Travis Wallbaum got 4th place in points with 426. Shannon also received a Certificate of Recognition for winning the most fea-tures in 2010. Congratulations guys, your family and friends are very proud of you!

Haley Pfaffe named Student of the Month at A-C Central

Congratulations to Haley Pfaffe for being selected Student–of–

the –Month for September at A-C Central High School. Miss

Pfaffe is the daughter of Jeff and Lana Pfaffe of Ashland.

Haley is a leader both in and out of the classroom as evidenced

by her involvement in various school activities. She is a mem-

ber of STAR, Concert, Marching and Pep Band, Student Council,

National Honor Society, FFA, Spanish Club, Fall Play cast and

Spring Musical cast.

Away from school Haley is heavily involved in the New Begin-

nings Christian Fellowship Youth Group.

Miss Pfaffe plans on attending Western Illinois University, with

a major in Ag Science and a minor in Botany. She then would

like to work for a major seed corporation working in the area of

crop science.

Congratulations to Haley Pfaffe on this significant honor!

Morgan Wessel named Student of the Month at A-C Central Congratulations to Morgan Wessel for being selected Student – of – the –

Month for October at A-C Central High School. Miss Wessel is the daughter of Brad and Shelly Wessel of Chandlerville. Morgan is a leader both in and out of the classroom as evidenced by her in-volvement in various school activities. She is a member of STAR, Concert, Marching and Pep Band, Student Council (President), National Honor Society,

FFA (Vice-president, Spring Musical, Project 2000, Yearbook, Golf, Basketball and Softball. Away from school Morgan is involved in the blood drives that occur, Union Corner 4-H Club as President and is the Treasurer for the Cass County 4-H Federation.

Miss Wessel plans on attending Culver Stockton College, with a double major in Accounting and Finance. She then would like to become a CPA and work for a large company somewhere in Illinois.

Congratulations to Morgan Wessel on this significant honor!

101 Yates Street (217)476-3317 December, 2010

Please note that our office hours have changed slightly. Office hours are 8:30am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 4:30pm Monday through Friday. 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 come to the Village office for a packet. Street Regulation #33-2-18 addresses burning on public streets as follows: “It shall be unlawful for any person to burn any leaves, paper, rubbish or other substances upon any of the public streets, sidewalks or alleys in the Village.” If you see a street light out, the Village office (217/476-3317) and we 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 $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 Ashland@casscomm.com If you have any questions you would like answered in a public forum, please forward them to the Village office and we will try to answer them through this page in The Scoop.

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 Stan Fulton, Trustee David Troxell, Trustee

Wishing you a wonderful holiday season!

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December School Calendar Dec. 1 ACV JH BBB Tourney @ Home Dec. 2 ACV HS GBB vs Pleasant Hill

Dec. 3 ACV HS BBB vs Carrollton Homecoming Coronation at Game

Dec. 4 A-C Central Homecoming Dance Dec. 6 ACV HS GBB vs West Central

Dec. 7 HS Winter Concert 7:00 pm ACV JH BBB vs Rushville

Dec. 9 Elementary Christmas Concert

6:30 pm ACV JH BBB vs Greenview

ACV HS GBB @ Beardstown ACV HS BBB @ Pittsfield Dec. 11 ACV HSG @ Riverton Shootout

Dec. 13 ACV HS GBB @ Routt Dec. 14 ACV JH BBB @ ISD

ACV HS BBB vs N. Greene Dec. 16 JH Winter Concert 7:00 pm ACV Pre-K Christmas Program

ACV HS GBB @ Porta Dec. 18 ACV HS GBB vs. Calhoun 2:00 pm

Dec. 21 ACV HS BBB @ Triopia Dec. 22 School Dismiss @ 11:30 am Dec. 23-31 NO SCHOOL – Winter Break

Dec. 27-30 ACV HS GBB @ Riverton Tourney ACV HS BBB @ Waverly Tourney

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.

A-C Central Junior High School was proudly represented at the Illi-

nois Music Educators Associations District 4 Festival On Nov 6. This annual event was

held on the campus of Western Illinois Univer-sity and students from west central Illinois were selected via an

audition to participate. The students are privileged to be able to work with nationally recognized composers or well recognized teachers for an entire day. Two students were chosen to participate from A-C Central JH. Emma Lynn, an eighth grade clarinet player from Chandler-ville and the daughter of Shawn Lynn & Sylvia Stone was one

of the hard working musicians that survived the audition and received the honor of participating. The other students from

A-C Central chosen to participate was tuba player Ronald ―Hoaby‖ Hoagland. Hoaby is also an eight grader and the son of Dawn and Hoagy Hoagland of Ashland. These lucky students had the honor of working under the direction of Mr. Tim Loest. Mr. Loest is a composer and edu-cator. The group performed a couple of Mr. Loest‘s composi-tions and several other selections for a large crowd that gathered for the concert at Western Hall on the campus of WIU. Congratulations to both students for an outstanding honor.

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A Christmas Quiz

By Rev. Edward J. Moretto, Minister

Berea Christian Church, Ashland, Illinois

Christians often chuckle at some of the media events, in print or broad-cast, which appear around Christmas time. An item making its way onto

the Internet recently was a condensation of a live interview across the

Atlantic between a talk show host and a high ranking clergyman

(hereinafter: HRC). In that article, a sensational supermarket tabloid

type summary of the actual article, the HRC is cited as claiming that the

nativity of Christ is a legend. Guess what? That‘s not a fair representa-

tion of what the HRC said! He did answer some questions posed by his

interviewer who, like some on the so-called TV learning channels, asked

questions in such a manner as to cast doubt on many Christian ―beliefs‖

in speculations and on misconceptions about the Nativity. Speculations

are not always true and misconceptions are, well, misconceptions. So, let‘s go to the nativity scene, Biblically, and search for all that‘s been

proposed down through the ages through such venues. Why do Chris-

tians get caught up in these trappings? Could it be that we need to get

back to the Bible?

Just for the fun of it (and some Bible study), here‘s a little exercise in

Christmas Story details. Here are a few of the kinds of questions

―interviewers‖ (insert the word ―skeptics,‖ or ―agnostics,‖ or ―other non-

believer types‖) like to ask Christians around Christmas time concerning

the typical pictures seen on typical Christmas cards showing the typical

nativity scene. Try to answer them. Then, search the Scriptures to support your answers. No fudging now! Use only the Bible. No other

sources allowed.

1. How many wise men came to the stable where Jesus was born?

(Be Careful! This is a loaded question.) Ask yourself these questions

first.

a. Do all versions of the Bible say they were ―wise‖ men?

(Ask your preacher for help here with the Greek word

―magoi.‖)

b. Does the Bible say there were three of them, wise or not? c. Does the Bible say they came to a stable?

d. Does the Bible say that Jesus was born in a stable?

Mary placed the newborn Jesus in a ―manger‖ but where was it?

1) In a stable?

2) In a cave?

3) On the first floor of a typical Judean house where cattle

were kept?

4) Does the Bible give us the answer?

2. Did Mary ride a donkey from Nazareth to Bethlehem?

3. Was Jesus born in December?

4. Does any of this matter? NO, unless you‘re a student of details!

Study is fun.

What matters comes in Question #5.

5. Do you know Jesus, the Christ/Messiah/Anointed One, the Word Who

is God, Who became flesh and died for you?

More questions! Have you accepted Him as your Lord and Savior? If

not, have you read what waits when you do? Read John 1:1-17. This is

the Christmas story you won‘t find on a Christmas card. This is the

meaning of Christmas. God Himself became a man, to die for you, to

pay the penalty for your sin, so that you would have the ―right to be-

come children of God....‖ (John 1:11, New American Standard Bible.)

Need some help? Check our website at www.bereachristianchurch.com

Go to our Leadership page and then contact one of us (most of us are in

the phone book!) We‘ll be glad to help you find Jesus, the Babe of Beth-

lehem, and then we‘ll help you find a church near you.

Now, enjoy your Christmas cards. They are not statements of doctrine,

but simply something to remind us of Jesus‘ holy birth.

Merry Christmas!

In the New Year, celebrate the birth of Christ every day!

By the way, at Berea Christian Church,

“WE‟RE OPEN ON SUNDAY!”

A-C Central is proud to

have a student represent-

ing them at the Bradley

Frosh/Soph Honor Band

this year. This event,

hosted by the music de-

partment at Bradley Uni-

versity invites freshman

and sophomore musicians

to come together and un-

der the direction of Dr.

David Vroman prepare a concert for the pub-

lic.

Allyson Quick, a horn player from A-C, was

selected to participate on recommendation of

her band director. Allyson traveled to Peoria

on 11/9 for an evening rehearsal and will go

back for an all day rehearsal on 11/16. The

group will then present a concert for the pub-

lic on the evening of 11/16 at 7:30 PM in the

Dingeldine Concert Hall.

Allyson is the daughter of Dee and Gary Quick

of Ashland.

CHURCH DIRECTORY BEREA CHRISTIAN CHURCH Minister Edward J.Moretto 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 Minister Howard Chartier Sunday School - 9:00 am Sunday Worship - 10:00 am

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Rev. David L. McHenry ashlandfbc@casscomm.com Sunday School - 9:30 am Sunday Worship - 10:30 am Youth Group - Third Saturday of month - 9:00 am Choir Practice - Wednesday - 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 - 7:00 Youth Second Saturday - 10am - 2pm

NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH, s.b.c. Pastor Terry Beauchamp www.newbeginningschristianfellowship.net

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 Tuesday Corporate Prayer @ 7:00 pm Saturday‘s Men‘s Prayer Breakfast @ 8:00 am

NEW BEGINNINGS

CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS

Layton Howerton Christmas Concert Wednesday, December 15th

at 6:30 pm (Community Invited)

Learning to Hear God's Voice

Sunday Sermon Series continues thru

December 19th at 10:15 am

COOKBOOKS

Have you seen “Hometown memories,” the new cookbook the Baptist ladies put together? There are over 150 recipes of favorites from members, fam-ily, and friends, as well as some wonderful pho-tos 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.

Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to Eunice Watkins and her family upon the death of her

daughter, Carole Rumple (Ashland Class of

‗64). Carole, her husband Verne, children and

grandchildren lived in Indiana.

Friends,

When we think of birthdays, we

think of two things: people and pre-

sents. That‘s what Christmas is, a birth-

day celebration for our Lord, Jesus

Christ. Jesus‘ birthday, however, is quite

different from any party we‘ve ever

been to.

At this great party ALL are in-

vited! Each of us have felt the pain of

being left out! However, at this party all the people in the world are invited! That

is why when Jesus invited people to

come to Him, He used the word

―whoever‖.

During this party Jesus, our

guest of honor, would be giving gifts

instead of receiving them. Jesus‘ gift to you is the gift of Good

News! The Good news is that ―God demonstrates His own love

toward us, in that while wee were yet sinners, Christ died for

us.‖ (Romans 5:8). Jesus was not born simply to die; but to die as

our substitute. Jesus‘ gift to us was to take our punishment for sin that we deserved and die on a cross in our place. After Jesus, the

perfect Son of God, died in our place and took our punishment, He

then on the third day rose again! With the price for our sin having

been paid, God can now forgive us and extend to us eternal life as

a FREE gift!

This is the greatest gift ever given to ANYONE! However,

this gift has to be received. The Bible used one word to explain

how the gift of eternal life is received. It is the word BELIEVE! In

John 3:17 we are told ―God did not send His son into the world to

condemn it, but to save it.‖ The word believe means understanding that Jesus Christ died for me and rose again; I‘m trusting Jesus

Christ ALONE as my only way to heaven!

If you have not yet received that free gift of eternal life,

doing it now would make this Christmas the greatest you‘ve ever

had!!!

Have a great December! See you in the New Year!

Keep Your Eyes Fixed on Jesus

B.G.

John 3:16 Romans 10:9 Luke 1: 26-38

John 6:47 Psalms 106:8 Luke 2: 1-20

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Christmas luncheon December 14th at

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Sign up sheet at West

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Dreaming of a White Christmas?

The Jacksonville

Theatre Guild will be presenting the Irving Berlin musical White

Christmas at the Sophie Leschin Audi-torium located in the Jacksonville Commu-nity Park. This holi-day classic is based on the 1954 Para-mount Pictures film

of the same name. White Christmas is filled with many beloved standards including ―Sisters,‖ ―Count Your Blessings,‖ and the

title song. Cast members are from towns all over the Jacksonville area. They include Ashland (Cathy Ward), Auburn (Shannon Lawler

as Judy Haynes), Beardstown (Alexis DeSollar, Dillon Paul, Ser-gio Perez, Jacob Upp, and Allison Wilson as Betty Haynes), Jacksonville (Dakota Beavers, Cathy Doyle, Meredith Durall,

Grand Estes as Phil Davis, Cindy Herrera, Nathan Peak as Bob Wallace, Zach Pickens, Donielle Purdue, Sean Rose, John

Steckel, and Brian Tonry), Murrayville (Brianna, Kendi and Kevin Klein), Petersburg (Becky and Josh Bertram), Virginia (Jordan Miller), Waverly (Cayden and Steph Sharp) and Win-

chester (C.J. Acree). White Christmas is being directed by John Woodruff. It will be presented on December 9, 10 and 11 at 7:30 pm, and on De-

cember 12 at 2 pm. Tickets costs are $13 for adults, and $8 for children 12 and under. For tickets call the Jacksonville Theatre

Guild office at 217-245-1402.

METHODIST CHURCH SENIOR DINNER

ANOTHER SUCCESS!!

Gift Certificates

are available

for Christmas!

Happy Holidays from

your friends

at the Ashland Scoop

This was our 32nd year in serving another well

attended and delicious dinner for our community

senior citizens. (It doesn‘t seem possible it has been

that long.) the United Methodist Women (along with

help from a few willing volunteers—to whom we offer

a big ―THANKS‖) shared another wonderful dinner in

honor of our local seniors.

We served 93 guests (68 at the hall as well as 25 carry

-outs). Isn‘t that great? Last year we served 86 so we

had a few more than last year.

Following the meal Kaye Parsons led the diners in a

few ―old‖ songs. The group were pretty lusty singers

too!!

We especially want to thank the Catholics for providing

the use of their hall for the dinner. Since it has handi-

capped accessible it is a lot easier for all of the old

people (the ones attending and the ones serving.) Also

our thanks to the Cass County Health Dept. for their

help with flu shots and blood pressure checks.

God willing, we‘ll be back again next year.

Call for an appointment today and get Shellacked!!

Amity Nail Spa 116 N. Yates Ashland, IL

Phone: 217-476-3475 Lana J. Pfaffe, Nail Technician

217.741.3874

NEAL‘S BARBER SHOP

Ashland, IL 62612

Hours:

7:30 am - 5:30 pm

Tuesday - Saturday Closed Sundays & Mondays

Happy Holidays

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

For 50 years we have been wishing the people

of Ashland and surrounding area a

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

and we are proud to do so again this year.

Harold Allen & Family

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: wcins@casscomm.com

108 W. Editor Street

Ashland, IL 62612

217.476.3354

Jeffrey A. Donnan - Kay Handy Ora Lee Campbell

Other Locations:

Monday - Saturday

7:00 am to 8:00 pm Sundays and Holidays

8:00 am to 6:00 pm Closed

Christmas

is exploring

God’s Creation!

ASHLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

300 WEST EDITOR STREET

10:00 – 2:00

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11TH

AGES 3 YEARS – 5TH

GRADE

LUNCH PROVIDED - NO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED

FREE OF CHARGE

God created the Heavens and Earth - all you see, all you don't see. Earth

was a soup of nothingness, 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 wa-ter from water!" God made sky. He separated the water un-der sky from the water above sky. And there it was: he

named sky the Heavens; It was evening, it was morning - Day Two.

LIBRARY HOLIDAYS AND CLOSINGS

Saturday, Dec. 25

Libraries Closed Christmas Day

Saturday, Jan. 1 Libraries Closed New Year‘s Day

DECEMBER 2010 is also our “Books with Bows” program. You may purchase a book here at the Library and have it donated in honor/ memorial to anyone having a birthday / anniversary, or a memorial for a loved one.

Prairie Skies Library District

Then God said, "Let the waters under the heavens be gathered to-

gether into one place, and let the dry land appear"; and it was so. And God called the dry land Earth, and the gathering together of the wa-

ters He called Seas. And God saw that it was good. It was evening, it was morning - Day Three

UPCOMING EVENTS February 2011

Author Taylor Pensenaue

Speaking on the Depression Era

Pleasant Plains Branch Feb. 16th, 6:00 pm

“Big Read” Book Discussion

„The heart is a Lonely Hunter‟ Ashland Branch

Feb. 28th, 7:00 pm

March 2011

Sound Celebration Chorus Ashland Branch

time to be announced

Jazz Band Pleasant Plains Branch time to be announced

January 2011

Trivia Night Pleasant Plains Branch Jan. 25th, 7:00 - 9:00

pm

Trivia Night Ashland Branch

Jan. 26th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm

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…

Senior Saints are going to see white Christmas in Jackson-

ville on December 12th. Need to make reservations and

pre-pay by December 2nd. Price is $13 per person. Call

476-8848 to make reservations.

LOOKING AHEAD…

In January of 2011, The First Baptist Church of

Ashland will be celebrating the 125th Anniversary of it‘s

founding. Plan to hear ―The Chosen Ones‖ in concert on the

afternoon of Sunday, January 23.

HOUSE CLEANING…

Home, Office or Apartment Cleaning. $45 will clean any

size. For more information, call 971-7411

BITS-N-PIECES ASHLAND WOMAN‟S CLUB... Meets December 7th @ 1:30 pm, Baptist Church Hall. Pro-gram is ―Holiday Entertaining‖, by Mindy Schleyhahn Gil-breth. THANK YOU… Thank you so much for the resque squad and everyone else

who helped. With Fred Jones, Allen Smith, and Ann Schaddel. Your prayers, cards and concerns were really ap-preciated. Thanks again! ~ Jack & Pam Schaddel THANK YOU… Thank you, thank you, thank you, to our church family, & others in the community, for the many cards, phone calls, food, visits, prayers & gifts. A special gift from Lil

Hultquist—also thanks to the people who stayed with my family during my surgery. All was greatly appreciated. ~ George Jokisch & Family THANK YOU… Thank you to my family, the emergency personnel for eve-

rything. Also, thanks to Father Chris for the hospital visit. Thanks to all who prayed for me, called, sent cards, food & flowers or came by for a visit. All of these kindnesses were greatly appreciated. ~ Judy Walters ATTENTION: FORMER ASHLAND FIREMEN... Hey, all you former Ashland firemen! We want you to be aware of an upcoming event. There is going to be a party of some sort, to bring all you guys together to rehash old sto-

ries and to meet people whom you have not seen for awhile. We will be in touch with time and date later. THANK YOU… Pack 125 and Troop 125 want to thank everyone

who help support us by buying popcorn again. Thanks to everyone we had a great sale. This money helps the cub scouts plan fun activies and the boys scouts go to summer camp. In November the Pack and Troop went to the City Museum in St Louis. We had a great turn out of both groups. In December the cub scouts will be having their santa's workshop and also be going caroling at the nursing home in Virginia. The Troop will be finishing up on the car-penter merit badge and having their christimas party. Any boy from 1st grade thru 18 years old can join.

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 classrooms!

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!

Christmas Gift Certificated are Available

Seasons Greetings to all persons to my

can recycle again this year. Thanks to all

to brought them to my home, put them in

my truck, calls for pick-up, and to all

anonymous that bring them to my can

shed. Best Wishes for the New Year!

Jim Edwards

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 $20.00 per year. Newslet-

ters will be mailed out the first week of each month.

Please send requests

to:

Ashland Scoop

c/o Printers Ink

PO Box 193

Ashland, IL 62612

217-476-3764

2 - Shawn Eskew 5 - Julie Jokisch

6 - Travis Wallbaum 9 - Jim Heather

10 - Alex Gardner 16 - David Bryant

18 - Harry Blakeman

December

Anniversaries

12 - Forrest & Carol Duncan

29 - Don & Kaye Parsons

December Birthdays 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: RPAFARMERS@CASSCOMM.COM

Pleasant Plains Office 300 N. Washington

Pleasant Plains, IL 62677 217.626.1331

RPA Farmers Co-op

Ashland Scoop now has gift

cards available , just in time

for your holiday gift shopping.

Holiday Greetings

Holiday Greetings from

Alaska

Polly & Rusty Lewis

& Tinkerbell

Christmas Blessings

Ashland United

Methodist Church

Another year almost to a close, and our Pottery Sale over as well. Tim and I want to thank all of you for

coming and making it a great success. But most of all we want to thank our family

for all they do to make it possible. If you didn’t make it this year, we hope to see you next.

Until then, have a safe and happy Holiday Season!

Pam & Tim Frye

Merry Christmas from

18 - Ramona Douglass

25 - Baby Jesus 28 - Jim Handy

29 - Judy Cosner 30 - Charlee Ratliff 31 - Kelsey Gardner

A Christmas

Blessing

Thank you Dear Lord for Eyes to see

The Beauty of a Christmas Tree,

For ears to hear the music sweet,

For family and friends to greet.

And help us Lord, to do our part,

by keeping Christmas in our heart! Judith Cosner