january 2013 - ashland scoop newsletter
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January 2013 Volume 7 - Issue 01
HOG RAFFLE
Winner will receive
one half-hog processed With four winners will
be drawn.
$1.00 each or 6 for $5.00
Drawing to be held
February 12, 2013
At the conclusion of the JH Volleyball Game
Need not be present to win Proceeds to benefit
A-C Central Post Prom 2013
2475 West Monroe
Springfield, IL 62704
(cell) 217-741-1865
108 N. Charles Street, Ashland, IL Reduced to $67,000
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 furnace, `12 A/C unit, and much more. Possible 3rd bedroom off of master.
Dawn Stremsterfer Realtor®,
Broker Associate
Office: 217-787-7215
Direct: 217-741-1865 PROFESSIONALS
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
ASHLAND COMMUNITY ECUMENICAL BIBLE STUDY
Tuesday Eve. Baptist Church Hall - 7 - 8:30 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. Pam Hoffman 476.8858 www.ashlandunitedmethodist.com Sunday Worship - 8:45 am
Sunday School - 10:00 am
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
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, call (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
“Where two or three come together in My name, I am there with them”
- Matthew 18:20
Ladies Prayer Breafkast Schedule 2013
Jan. 5
Ashland First Baptist
Feb. 2
Ashland Church of Christ
Mar. 2
Richland Creek Baptist
Apr. 6
New Beginnings Fellowship
May. 4
St. Augustine Catholic
“Prayer Breakfast meets on the first Saturday morn-ing of the month from September - May @ 9:00 am with the host church providing breakfast and devo-
tions. If your group has a conflict in schedule, please arrange to trade dates with another group
and notify the rest.
Marcia Masten (Richland Creek) 691-5469
Glenda Schleyhan (First Baptist) 476-8829
Becky King (New Beginnings) 891-3454
Betty Higgason (Church of Christ) 476-3824
Elaine Roth (St. Augustine Catholic) 476-3984
The Christmas Light contest was a huge success. Thank you to everyone in our community for their festive displays. With so many wonderful decorations, it was a challenge deciding on the winners. First prize went to Carrie Grieme with honorable mentions going to Robin Waters, James & Wendy Prater, Richie & Janet Smock, Rita & Tom Devlin, Marc & Stephanie Lindsey, Bob & Phyllis Sutphin, Marshall Jokisch and Lindsay Parks. Congratulations. We have received bids for the supplier for Ashland’s electrical aggregation program. The company with the lowest bid is First Energy of Ohio Valley. Their bid is 4.194 cents per kilowatt and the term is for 3 years. The estimated savings for a household using 850 to 950 kilowatts per month would be approximately $135 to $150 per year. You will not be asked to sign up for electrical aggregation but rather given the option to opt out. You will receive a notice on Village letterhead and another letter from Ameren discussing opting out of the program. If you want to be part of the electrical aggregation program, you do not need to do anything. There was a company going door to door in other communities misrepresenting themselves as a way to sign up for electrical aggregation. Their contract has financial penalties involved to discontinue it and they are NOT actually signing people up for electrical aggregation. If you are in possession of a stray dog, please call the county sheriff’s office (217/452-7718) and ask them to contact Jim Birdsell. 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 Terry Blakeman, Trustee Frank Wallace, Trustee
Dan Cuba, Trustee
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree where art thou
Christmas tree?
On the corner of Yates and Editor of course, on the
empty lot across from the Municipal Building.
It seems a small town called Ashland was looking for
some Christmas cheer when a very nice lady named
Bernice Mileur said I have a large tree I no longer need.
I will give it to the Village of Ashland, it will look pretty
there.
So some special “Elves” were contacted, and to work
they all went, they set up the big tree and decorated it
just so. They added the lights so glowing and bright and
was heard to exclaim, “we want it to be seen all through
the night!”
They added a sleight and eight tiny reindeer, and all who
saw it were filled with good cheer. As town folks drove
by they were heard to exclaim, “Christmas has come to
Ashland so glowing and bright”, “Merry Christmas to all
and to all a good night!”
Thank You Bernice!
( Poem written by Nancy Heather)
108 W. Editor Street
Ashland, IL 62612
217.476.3354
Jeffrey A. Donnan - Kay Handy
Ora Lee Campbell
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Other Locations:
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217.322.6230 Kala Peacock
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3rd - Bill & Glenda Schleyhahn
24th - Bill & Elaine Roth
January Anniversaries
4 - Neal Kesselring 7 - Logan Jokisch
11 - Terri Devlin 15 - Wanda Williams 15 - Marty Lathom
23 - Helen Danenberger 24 - Wayne Stevens
27 - Timothy Parsons Heather
January Birthdays
111 North Hardin Ashland, IL 62612 (217)476-3547 Office Hours by Appointment Monday and Thursday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Smith Chiropractic Clinic
Dr. Kathie G. Smith
Gift Certificates are available.
Call for an appointment today and get Shellacked!!
Creative cards by Angela available at Amity Nail Spa.
Amity Nail Spa
116 N. Yates
Ashland, IL
Phone: 217-416-7615
Lana J. Pfaffe,
Nail Technician
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.
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
Thanks to all for your patronage in 2012, and
best wishes for 2013 from all of us at Allen’s Market.
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]
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 NEW YEAR - 2013…. We wish everyone a happy and safe New Year. The Ashland “Scoop” committee and the staff of Printers Ink.
THANK YOU... The family of Tom Kofoed would like to thank every-one for their generous acts of kindness, for memori-als, flowers, and words of encouragement during Thom’s illness and since his passing. All of this was deeply appreciated. THANK YOU... I would like to thank everyone for their prayers, cards and concerns for me while I was in the hospital and my recovery at home. I would like to thank the staff at both Memorial Medical Center and St. John’s Hospital for the excellent care I received while there. Also a big thank you to Pastor David McHenry and Pastor Sherry Hayes for their visits. A special thanks goes to my wife Linda and daughters Cindy and Kelly for their support throughout my surgery and recovery. Also thank you to my son-in-laws Jeff and Ed and nephew Tim for taking care of the farm and cattle. - Charlie Turner FOR SALE…….. M.T.D. Snow thrower. Runs good, 2-cycle $75.00 or B.O. Contact Dave King at 415-1509
220 N. Yates - Ashland
Office: 1-866-225-8126
Garrett Savage - Bob Savage
Ron Ahlers - Salesman
cell: (217)691-9631
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Dorothy E. Taylor, 91, of Ashland, IL died Saturday, December 15, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL. She was born March 1, 1921 in Spring-field, the daughter of Henry W. and Lena Jacquot Schuster. She married Doyle Thomas Taylor on July 15, 1945 at Grace Lutheran Church in Springfield and he preceded her in death on Sep-tember 7, 1999. She is survived by a son, Dale T. Taylor (wife, Jane) of Oakford; two grand-daughters, Michelle McHenry (husband, Shawn) of Oakford and Monica Reed (husband, Dave) of Williamsville; four great grandchildren, Mallory and Taylor Ann McHenry and Eric and Ashley Reed; seven adopted grandchildren through the Youth For Understanding program, Geli Ebel of Germany, Kirsi Makinin of Finland, Franziska Keller of Switzerland, Silje Lea of Norway, and Ben Walz, Sarah Dudda, and Resi Wetzel, all of Germany; and several nieces and neph-ews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Viola Cartwright. Mrs. Taylor was a 1939 graduate of Springfield High School and attended Illinois Business College and several tax seminars presented by the University of Illinois. She was an accountant and in-come tax practitioner in the Ashland area from 1961 until 2009. Dorothy was a devoted member and former treasurer of the Ashland United Methodist Church. She was also a long time member of Ashland United Meth-odist Women, Ashland Women’s Club, Triple Link Rebekah Lodge in Spring-field, and the Berea Unit of Morgan County Home Extension. She also served as the assistant superintendent of the culinary department at the Illinois State Fair for 27 years. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at Ashland United Methodist Church in Ashland with burial at Ashland Cemetery.
D. Keith Gregory, 64, of Ashland, IL
died Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at
his residence.
He was born September 4, 1948 in
Jacksonville, IL, the son of Donald Lee
and Florence Eloise Neese Gregory. He married Doris Petefish on June 24,
1979 in Jacksonville and she survives.
He is also survived by five siblings,
Richard Ator (wife, Sharon) of South
Jacksonville, Brenda Wildhagen of
Woodson, Theresa Stutler (husband,
Karl) of Indianapolis, IN, Kevin Gregory
(wife, Becky) of Springfield, and Darrell Gregory (wife, Jani) of Effingham and
several nieces and nephews. He was
preceded in death by his parents and a
sister, Vickie Gregory.
Keith was a 1966 graduate of Winches-
ter High School. He attended Robert
Morris College in Carthage before graduating from Illinois College in
1971. He was a teacher and baseball
coach for Ashland and A-C Central Jun-
ior High School for 37 years and drove
a school bus for the schools for over 40
years. He also served three terms as
Mayor for the Village of Ashland.
For many years, he sponsored educa-tional trips for students to Washington,
DC and overseas. He also volunteered
his time to coach in the Ashland Youth
Baseball program and as a leader with
Boy Scouting in the Ashland area. He
was an instructor and past president of
the Capitol Canine Training Club and was devoted to his beloved extended
family of dogs including Sueling, Cop-
per, Ryder and Riley. In his spare time,
he loved fishing trips to Branson, MO
with his wife.
At his request, cremation rites were
accorded. Memorial services were held
Thursday, December 27, 2012 at Berea Christian Church, south of Prentice,
with interment at Ashland Cemetery in
Ashland.
Melvin Dale DeGroot, 83, of Ashland,
IL went to meet the Lord on Wednes-day, December 26, 2012 at Memorial
Medical Center in Springfield, IL.
Dale was born April 26, 1929 in rural Ashland; the son of Silas Haven and
Grace Erma Smith DeGroot. He mar-ried Joan Lewis on May 25, 1950 in
Ashland and she survives. He is also survived by three sons, Melvin Dennis
DeGroot (wife, Kay) and Jerry Darren DeGroot (wife, Victoria), all of Ash-
land, and Lewis David DeGroot of Punta Gorda, FL; seven grandchildren,
Derek DeGroot (wife, Mindy) of Ash-land, Dacia Grimm (husband, Matt) of Auburn, Darci McLaughlin (husband,
Doug) of New Windsor, Stormi Moriar-ity (husband, Tom) of Cambridge, Holli
DeGroot of Nokomis, FL, and Sara and Drew DeGroot, both of Ashland; seven
great grandchildren; a brother, Silas Weldon DeGroot (wife, Mary) of Port
Charlotte, FL; an uncle, Russell M. Smith of Quincy; and several nieces
and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters,
Beverly Joy DeGroot and Anna Luetta Bailey.
Dale was a 1950 graduate of Ashland High School. He farmed in Cass
County for over 40 years before his retirement in 1989. He served as Ash-
land Township Clerk for 35 years and was currently serving as a township
trustee. He was a member and Deacon at Richland Creek Baptist Church and formerly served as Sunday School su-
perintendent for the First Baptist Church in Ashland. He was also a
member and past master of Virginia Masonic Lodge #544.
Funeral services were held Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Richland Creek
Baptist Church, north of Pleasant Plains, with burial at Ashland Ceme-
tery in Ashland.
Phone:
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Ashland, IL 62612
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Congratulations to Joseph Rat-
liff for being selected Student of the Month for November at
A-C Central High School. Mr.
Ratliff is the son of Amy Ratliff and Allen Bright of Ashland.
Joseph is a leader both in and out of the classroom as
evidenced by his involvement
in various school activities. He is a member of the Marching, Concert and Pep Band,
Scholastic Bowl, Bass Fishing team (Captain), FFA
(Secretary), STAR, and is the Senior Class President.
Away from school Joseph is the President of Ashland Bass
Assassins, is his 4-H club Reporter and is involved in his
church youth group.
Mr. Ratliff plans on attending the University of Illinois at
Champaign/Urbana majoring in Ag Business Manage-ment.
Congratulations to Joseph Ratliff on this significant honor!
JOSEPH RATLIFF NAMED STUDENT OF THE MONTH
AT A-C CENTRAL The Community Club will be serving BBQ’s at the Tues-
day, February 5 home basketball game. We will begin serv-ing at 5pm. Carry-outs will be available. Come see the Pleasant Plains Cardinals host the Auburn Trojans. For more information or carry outs, call 415-2976.
Be sure to get your dinner/raffle ticket for our annual $5000 Dinner/Raffle held on Saturday, February 23, 2013.
You will have a great time, have a melt in your mouth prime rib dinner and drinks, plus an opportunity to win the top prize of $5000. This year more cash prizes will be given. There
will also be a silent auction. Get your ticket early—only 200 will be sold and we have sold out the last couple of years! Call Teri or Carolyn for tickets 891-6243 or 414-3229. You can also get a ticket from any club member. Remember—you can go together with family or friends to purchase a ticket and you need not be present to win. Each ticket has dinner for 2 included.
The community building is available to rent for meetings, parties, receptions, etc. If you have an event you would like to host there, please call Shirley at 415-2976 for availability
and fees.
Upcoming events include Senior Citizen dinner and
Bingo, a card party and July 4th fireworks. We welcome any new members from the Pleasant Plains
school district and surrounding areas. We have meetings
monthly on the first Tuesday with social hour at 6:30, meet-
ing at 7. We meet September through May. Please consider
being part of our club.
NEWS FLASHES FROM THE
PLEASANT PLAINS COMMUNITY CLUB
Prairie Skies Public Library District
LAP SIT PROGRAMS
-- STORIES & CRAFTS -- 1st & 3rd Mondays @ Ashland
2nd & 4th Mondays @ Pleasant Plains
10:00 AM @ both locations
***********
Best Wishes in the New Year
to our Patrons, Families & Friends
from Everyone at PSPLD
PSPLD BOTH LOCATIONS
JANUARY 2013 – MARCH 2013
READING – PROGRAMS – PRIZES
Once again it is Adult Reading Tournament Time!!
@ Prairie Skies Public Library District.
Just fill out a ticket for every book or
other manner of reading that you return
to enter our contest drawing held each week.
The Grand Prize will be drawn at the end of March.
JANUARY: Getting Started --- READ!!
FEBRUARY: Internet Safety & Identity Theft Program
MARCH: Patron Appreciation Day – Refreshments
& Jr. High Speech Students
DATES & TIMES TO BE ANNOUNCED
400 E. Buchanan St.
P.O. Box 467
Ashland, IL
62612-0467
PH. 217.476.3325
FX. 217.476.3342
A Full Service Bank
The first trip for 2013 is March 9th to
attend the Passion Play in Bloomington, Il Bus will depart the Ashland bank at 9:45 am
We will have lunch at the Cracker Barrel
The Passion Play is 2 pm to 5:30 pm A fast food stop and time to shop on the way home.
Cost is $70 per person with a deposit of $35
when you make your reservation. Final day to sign up is Feb. 7th.
ADVENTURE CLUB
Sim
ply
“A
lneta
” “The Day We’re Living In”
Don’t think that it’s unusual To see things such as these
It’s all Bible fulfillment Our very lives are under seize. There’s trouble on every hand
Like there has never been Circumstance is not the blame,
It’s the day we’re living in.
Life is so uncertain With so many enemies
We’re losing friends and family By murder and disease.
The workplace is a target Our nerves are wearing thin Satan’s working overtime In the day we’re living in.
Lawlessness has overtaken
So the criminals go free Honest men don’t have a chance
And are among the minority. Good morlas have diminished
Cause we’ve let our standards down And anymore, there’s no such thing
As “A peaceful little town.”
With the “decline of the family” Our children are untrained
Since the Bible is not opened The truth is unexplained.
Their innocence is vunerable So easily overpowered
They wind up in a lion’s den Where they are quickly devoured.
So finally we ask ourselves
“Where have we gone wrong?” The only honest answer is,
“We’ve denied our GOD too long.” Our world is in an awful shape
All because of “sin” We sure do need a “Savior”
In the day we’re living in.
The Bible says, “Save yourselves” “From this untoward generation”
Keep your eyes upon the Lord Seek out your soul’s Salvation
The Devil’s on a rampage There’s fear throughout the land
And in the day we’re living in, Who will be able to stand!
© 1994 Alneta Knowles
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