july 2012 - ashland scoop newsletter
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July 2012 Volume 5 Issue 7
Lots of space inside & out.3 bds, possible 4. 1st flr
master. 1st fl. laundry room Open concept. F.P in
den, att. 2.5 c. garage, 3 lots 30x50 outbldg. w/
partial concrete fl. for your boat or camper. Lots
of house for your money. REDUCED!! $139,500.
615 S. Yates, Ashland - $139,500
Ann Martin
Real Estate
Broker 100% Club
Member
Office:
217-787-7215
Direct: 217-652-6193
Fax:
217-787-8957
PROFESSIONALS
www.annmartinsellshomes.com
Dawn Stremsterfer
Realtor®, Broker
Associate
Office: 217-787-7215
Direct: 217-741-1865
2475 West Monroe Springfield, IL 62704 (cell) 217-741-1865
PROFESSIONALS
2475 West Monroe
Springfield, IL
62704
(cell) 217-652-6193
OWNER WANTS SOLD REDUCED TO $104,900"
SPOTLESS SMALL TOWN RANCH!!
You will LOVE the new flooring in this spacious open floor plan. Comfortable living is the only way to describe it! Enjoy entertaining your friends and family on the new patio in your fenced back yard. Two bedrooms, but possible third which is presently being used as an exercise room. Bright and cheery sun room is located be-tween the house and attached garage. Large
Blane Real Estate, Inc. Pete - 217-652-3262 Judy - 217-652-7521 Kim - 217-341-3555
blaneinpetersburgil.com
Character abounds in this unique 2BR 1BA home! Many nice features includ-ing; original hardwood floors, open living/dining/office area, covered front porch, several built in shelves & drawers, walk-up un-finished attic, and large landscaped back yard. Numerous updates; `10 water heater, `04 kitchen counters & cabinet fronts, some windows, `96 furn and A/C, and much more. Possible 3rd BR off of MBR.
108 N. Charles Street Ashland, IL
$74,900
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Sunday, July 8th
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
St. Augustine
Church
Parish Hall
Ice Cream
Cake
Sandwiches
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
HELP WANTED… We are in need of Pastors or Lay People to conduct worship services for the residents of Walker Nursing Home in Virginia at 2:00 P.M. on the 3rd Sunday of the month, except for February. Since we have residents from the surrounding communities, we are asking for volunteers from these areas. If you can help out with any of these days, please call Donna @ (217) 452-3218
Prairie Skies Library has
a copy of Cass County
History Book
2012 Edition
In-House Use Only
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
Youth Second Saturday - 10am - 2pm
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
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]
Hours: 7:30 am - 1 pm
Tuesday - Friday Closed
Saturday-Sunday-Monday
217.741.3874
NEAL’S BARBER SHOP
Ashland, IL 62612
New Construction
Remodeling Gutters
Amity Nail Spa
116 N. Yates Ashland, IL
Lana J. Pfaffe, Nail Technician
220 N. Yates - Ashland Office: 1-866-225-8126
Garrett Savage - Bob Savage
Ron Ahlers - Salesman cell: (217)691-9631
**GIVE US A CALL**
LLC Propane
Illini
It’s a Fabulous, Fun, Fantastic,
Flip-Flop Summer at Amity Nail
Spa. Get free nail art or a free
pair of flip-flops with every
pedicure! (while supplies last)
Call for an appointment today!
217-416-7615
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. Wednesday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Foundation Created for A-C Central School District #262
On September 15, 201I seven directors were seated on the board of the A-C Central Schools Foundation. The Foundation is classified a SA 501(3Xc) which is a tax-exempt organization under the Internal Revenue Code. Tax exempt status has been granted both for the foundation and its donors. The purpose of the Foundation is to provide financial or other resources in sup-port of the curricular and co-curricular activities of A-C Central Community Unit District #262 and to aid and assist in general the cause of education, extra-curricular and interscholastic pro-grams in the school district. Appointed as officers for the Foun-dation were Scot Atwood/President, Homer Rieker/Vice-President, Mathew Greer/Treasurer and J.R. Blair as Secretary. The other board directors seated were V. Todd Jokisch, Milton Edge and Harold Hoagland Jr. An ex-officio member of the board is the current superintendent Rebecca Canty. President Scot Atwood stated, that schools across the nation are faced with increasing demands and diminishing resources and we have seen an explosion in foundations created to assist their local schools. This project has been in the planning stages for the last year and we as a board would like to thank West Cen-tral bank of Ashland for Donating $2500.00 to the Foundation. It is because of their generous donation that we were able to get this project off the ground. We are committed to seeing a vi-brant and financially secure education environment in the A-C Central School district. We are in the process of contacting alumni, community members, businesses, corporations and anyone who has an interest in helping the school in Ashland and Chandlerville.
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
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
ADVENTURE CLUB
400 E. Buchanan
St.
P.O. Box 467
Ashland, IL
62612-0467
PH. 217.476.3325
FX. 217.476.3342 A Full Service Bank
July 19th
Mystery Trip $94.00 per person
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
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.
CASS COUNTY HISTORY & BIOGRAPHICAL BOOK…
The 175th Cass County History and Biographical book will be available
for those that haven't ordered a copy and would like to purchase one at
our office 109 S. Front St., Virginia, IL. They will be $65 each and if
would like them mailed add $5.00. They will be available June 1, 2012..
Darrin Smith
Owner
16693 Newmansville Avenue Petersburg, Illinois 62675 Ph: (217) 971-4571
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
It just gets better & better….. Burgers!!
Ice Cream!! Salad Bar!!
Fried Chicken!! (Wed./Sat. & Sun.)
Hrs: 11 am to 9 pm Daily 476-Good for carry-outs
WELCOME HOME
COLLEGE STUDENTS Hope to see you at Lucky’s
often.
Last month, every water customer was mailed a cross-connection control survey. Thank you to all who have returned theirs. If you have not completed yours, please do so. Extra copies are available at the Village office for those that might have misplaced theirs. Do you have any comments or concerns about happenings in the Village? Mayor Dave Handy would like to hear from you. He can be reached directly on his cell phone at the following number: (217) 899-8193. In keeping with its spirit of dedication to community, Dot Foods, Inc., through the Tracy Family Foundation, awarded a grant to the Village of Ashland Police Department. The funding was used to purchase 3 new portable radios with vehicular chargers. Over the years, the Tracy Family Foundation has actively participated in many philanthropic endeavors and continues to be committed to family and community. We are grateful for their generous donation and support of our police department. Thank you so much. 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
BITS-N-PIECES SR. SAINTS…
Sr. Saints will have an ice cream social at Nancy
Kleins house in Pleasant Plains on July 8th at
5:00. Bring sandwiches or
deserts and your lawn chair.
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.
HAPPY BELATED ANNIVERSARY
Happy belated 25th year anniversary to
Chris & Teri Devlin on June 27th.
MANY THANKS… to all who had anything to do
with my being selected Ashland's First Citizen. It
is a very humbling experience I will always re-
member. There are many of you who deserve it
just as much as I.
- Judy Fulton
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. Thank You! Also home
& auto quotes!
SINGLE BEDROOM DUPLEX…
VERY CLEAN, Fresh Flooring &
Paint. Available After July 1st. Mowing Included! Deposit and
References Required. 217-787-
2521, 217-652-1449
ASHLAND U-HELP... Any student may apply for up to $500 loan with an inter-est rate of 3%. Applications are available at West Cen-tral Bank in Ashland.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL… St. Augustine Catholic Church, July 8th, 4:30p - 6:30p
PINOCHLE PLAYERS NEEDED…. The Ashland Womans Club use pinochle and bridge play-ers to raise money for their organization. This money is then distributed to various charities in our area. If you
play pinochle or bridge we could use you. Please contact Joan DeGroot, 476-3998 for pinochle or Lucile Johnson, 476-3503 for bridge. Thank You.
. A-C SCHOOLS REGISTRATION……
Pre-Kindergarten registration July 23rd in ChandLerville 12-7pm
and in Ashland July 24th.
Registration for school August 1st in Ashland and August 2 in
Chandlerville. Elementary school open house August 16th from
5:30 pm till 6:30 pm.
First Day of school is August 20th with the next day being the first
full day.
JULY BIRTHDAYS
JULY ANNIVERSARIES
6 - Gailen Thornley
6 - Jon Lewis
6 - Bob White
7 - John Gutmann
9 - Marge Showalter
10 - Gloria Rhoads
13 - Helen Blair
14 - Missy Eskew
15 - Dawn Hoagland
17 - Cheyenne Gain
17 - Paula Wester Bell
17 - Father Chris
17 - Marilyn Davin
18 - Brock Pettit
18 - Brandi Fulton Tolley
19 - Linda Devlin
20 - Tyler Kern
21 - Kendra Swain
21 - Kris Gardner
21 - Kelly Gutmann
23 - Margie Harris
25 - Frances Nordsiek
25 - Amanda Rhoads
27 - Adalaide Boston
29 - Chase Cosner
30 - Bob Heather
1 - George & Bobbie Boehner 2 - Bill & Johanna Betters 17 - Jim & Liz Wallbaum 18 - Pat & Patty Davis
20 - Tom & Lois Walbaum 25 - Kendra & Dave Swain 29 - John & Betty Gutmann 31 - Scott & Samantha Boston
At a May 12, 2012, ceremony, at the Hilton in Springfield, Illi-
nois, Denny DeGroot of Ashland, was inducted into the Illinois
Jaycee Hall of Fame. The award was presented by the Illinois
Jaycee Charitable Foundation. The plaque reads that he was
presented membership in the Hall of Fame for “outstanding
leadership, service and untiring devotion to the Jaycee move-
ment and will serve as a reminder and inspiration for all Jay-
cees to follow”. The first Hall of Fame induction was held in
1985. Denny
joins an elite
group of thirty-
seven other Jay-
cees from
throughout Illi-
nois that includes
such recognizable
names as Ronald
Burris and John
A. “Doc” Da-
vidson.
Denny DeGroot
joined the Ash-
land Jaycees April 28, 1977. He held various local, district,
regional, and state offices. On May 5, 1986, he was presented
a Jaycee International Senatorship for outstanding Jaycee ser-
vice, which then led him to serve in various state and national
offices in the Jaycee Senate, culminating with President of the
U.S. Jaycee International Senate from 2001-2002. He re-
ceived many state and national awards in both organizations
and designed the first-ever flag that was adopted by the U.S.
JCI Senate organization during his tenure as President. Den-
ny’s most recent recognition was in 2005 and was presented
by former President Bush and his Council on Service and Civic
Participation in recognition and appreciation of Denny’s com-
mitment to strengthening our Nation and for making a differ-
ence through volunteer service.
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.
Plumbing - Heating - Air Conditioning Backhoe - Trenching
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
A-C Central Community Unit School District No.262 501 W. Buchanan St. / P.O. Box 260, Ashland, IL 62612
Mrs. Becky Canty, Superintendent
(217) 476-8112 Fax (217) 476-8100
e-mail: [email protected]
Press Release
May 21, 2012
From: Becky Canty, Superintendent
A-C Central High School is proud to announce that they have been awarded a Bronze
Distinction from U. S. News & World Report that recognizes them as one of the
best high schools in the State of Illinois. In addition, A-C has captured a national
distinction. US News awarded 20 gold medals, 51 silver and 84 bronze medals to
high schools throughout the state of Illinois. To determine ranking, US News ana-
lyzed state assessment performance. After this analysis, determination was made
in terms of college readiness in college-level courses.
ASHLAND’S ZIP CODE DAY CELEBRATION
6-26-12
A big thank you to all who had any part in
our Zip Code Day Celebration. It was a huge success. A special thanks to Allen's, Mayor Handy, Caseys, West Central Bank, Dollar General, and all who brought good-ies. Pulling together, our little town can do
Big Things.
The highlight of the celebration, besides the
Mayor's ice cream, was the entertain-ment. Amanda Rhoads, Tim Kelly, Bob
White and Judy Fulton, C.J. (of Springfield), and Heather Riley (Watkins) made the even-ing complete with their music. Thanks to all
for a job well-done.
- Judy Fulton
THANK YOU
A Big thank you to everone that helped with the Zip-code party. We had a really great time and an wonderful turn out. There was a
very large group of people who helped. The weather turned out to be just perfect. The churches were great in giving us desserts, Allen’s provided the hot dogs and the buns,
Dollar General helped with paper goods, the Mayor got the ice cream, Judy Fulton got the entertainment, Casey’s gave us the Ice Tea and the ice. Helen Strubbe provided a roast-
ing pan for the hot dogs; the bank helped us get some of the condiments and the lemon-ade and chips. The firehouse loaned us the jugs to keep the drinks in. Postmaster Bob was at the library and had a special cancella-
tion stamp commemorating our Zip-doce day. The Baptist church was helpful with let-ting us use things that we needed such as tables and more roasting pans. Nancy
Heather helped with the fliers that were sent out, and Vanessa at the city office told TV 20, so they would know about our party. It was really nice that they came and took pictures and had a nice little story about our town
that night on the news.
Also there was a large amount of people there to help serve everything and we would
like to thank them all, but we don’t want to forget anyone, so we are just going to say to all of you that we really, really thank you so much for all you did to make this a really fun
night. - Mayor Dave Handy, Judy Fulton, Lil Hultquist
ASHLAND SUMMER DAYS JUNE 23 & 24, 2012
Thanks to all of our
Corporate Sponsors: Brandts,
Cass Communications, West Central Bank, Village of Ash-
land and the Ashland Business
Association. Also thanks to all
businesses for your advertising.
REMEMBER THESE???
15 Cent Hamburgers
Brownie Camera
5 Cent Packs of Baseball Cards
Speedy Alka Seltzer
The Fuller Brush Man
Sky King
25 Cent a Gallon Gasoline
Reel to Reel Tape Recorers
5 Cent Cokes
Washtub Wringers
The A-C Central FFA Chapter celebrated the conclusion of the school year with their annual banquet. Members
including Joseph Ratliff, Lane Wegs, Carmen Savage, Zach Fields, Stacey Eskew, Jordan Keyes, Krissy Sim-
mons, Jacob Turner, Allyson Quick, Nathan Mahoney, Cerys Boston, Parrish Smith, Kayla Farmer, Rachel Smith
and Caseelynn were recognized for receiving the All-Star Award which is presented to members who attend at
least two activities, participate in at least two fundraisers and compete in at least two competitions. The Enviro-
thon Team consisting of Allyson Quick, Rachel Smith, Parrish Smith, Caseelynn Johnston and Cerys Boston was
also recognized for their 9th place finish in the state competition and their 3rd place finish in oral presentation
skills. At the Illinois FFA Convention Krissy Simmons, Parrish Smith, and Caseelynn Johnston competed in the
state AgriScience Fair where they all received silver ratings. Recently elected Section 14 Officers Parrish Smith
(Treasurer) and Caseelynn Johnston (Secretary) served as delegates for the chapter. Haley Pfaffe, Brandon
Smith and Teagan Smith were recognized at the Foundation Dinner and on stage for being recommended for
the American FFA Degree at the National FFA Convention in October while Nathan Mahoney, Jordan Keyes,
Stacey Eskew and Carmen Savage received their Illinois FFA State Degree. Mrs. Waters attended the Illinois
Association of Vocational Agriculture Teachers on June 20th where she was elected to serve as the Section 14
Chairman. She was also named a national semi-finalist in the Christopher Columbus Foundation AgriScience
Teacher of the Year Award Program.
The A-C Central FFA Officer Team for 2012-2013 includes President Carmen Savage, Vice President Zach Fields,
Reporter Lane Wegs, Secretary Joseph Ratliff, Treasurer Parrish Smith, and Sentinel Caseelynn John-
ston. Upcoming activities include Parrish Smith and Caseelynn Johnston representing the chapter in the Herit-
age and Cooperative Award Tours of Washington, DC sponsored by the Illinois Farm Bureau after the chapter
was named the section winner in both areas, showing produce and livestock at the Section 14 Fair on July 24th
at the Menard County
Fairgrounds and serving
food at the Illinois Pork
Producers Food Stand at
the Illinois State Fair.
FFA NEWS
LITTLE MISS AND MISTER CONTEST 2012
BABY MISS FAITH WELLS 2 ½ (Lance and Sara Wells)
BABY MISTER
WYATT CAIN 1 ½ (Jarod and Mallory Cain)
LITTLE MISS KELSIE BUKER 5 (Adam and Tasha Buker)
LITTLE MISTER CYRUS RATLIFF 6 (Michael and Jenny Ratliff)
CUTEST OUTFIT
CARAY JO RHOADS 2
CUTEST SMILE JACEY RATLIFF 3
CUTEST LAUGH WYATT RATLIFF 4
CUTEST HAIR
LAYNI BELDEN 11 mos.
BEST EYES CADENCE BOTTENS 4
MOST OUTGOING NIKLYA MONROE 4
YOUNGEST CITIZEN AARON DARNELL 3wks.
