december 2012 - ashland scoop newsletter
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PORK CHOP DINNER
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30th 5:00-7:00 pm
A-C Central Cafeteria-Ashland
Prior to Porta/A-C vs. Havana
HS Boys Basketball Game
Menu Pork Chop Sandwich - $3.50
Jumbo Hot Dog - $2.00 Chips - $ .50
*Candy and Drinks will be available at Concessions from the
High School Student Council.*
All proceeds to benefit A-C Central Post Prom 2013
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A/C CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DECEMBER 6TH
(ASHLAND GYM)
SOUP SUPPER
JR. HIGH
DECEMBER 11TH
(ASHLAND GYM)
HIGH SCHOOL
DECEMBER 12TH
(ASHLAND GYM)
CHRISTMAS
FOOD BASKETS
Community food
baskets for the
Christmas
holiday will be offered again
this year. If you
would like to
donate to the
program, please
contact any
member of the
Ashland Volun-teer Fire De-
partment or call
(217)
473-9147.
Thank you!
TOYS FOR TOTS
Our community Toys for Tots program is in
full swing. Drop off a new toy at
the boxes lo-cated all
around town. For other dona-tions, contact
any member of the Ashland
Volunteer Fire Department or
call (217) 473-9147. Thank you!
We also need donations of money to help buy gifts or gift certificates for Jr. High & High
School Age Kids.
$89,500 - 617 E Franklin St.
ASHLAND IL Merry Christmas!
Thank you for all of the support in 2012!
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
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 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
PRAIRIE SKIES
PUBLIC LIBRARY LAP SIT PROGRAMS
Mondays at 10:00am
Ashland Location
Mondays at 1:00pm
Pleasant Plains Location
NOVEMBER THEME
MONKEYS
Curious George
Bananas for Treats
ASHLAND SENIOR DINNER WELL ATTENDED Fifty five were guests of the Ashland United Meth-odist Women Thursday November 15. Another twenty four enjoyed a home delivered meal. Angela Cosner from Cass County Health Dept. checked blood pressure and gave several flu shots. The U.M. Women would like to thank the Health Dept. for providing this service. Pastor Pam Hoffman asked the Blessing. The U.M. Women started this tradition in 1978. It was our gift to the seniors.The meal was served in the Methodist Church basement. In 1982 we asked Catholic friends if we could use their fellowship hall as it is handicap accessible. We are truly thankful for their generosity. Thanks for attending and a big thank you to all who help make this dinner possible. And the Good Lord sent a beautiful day for it to be held. We are Blessed to live in such a caring commu-nity.
Amity Nail Spa
116 N. Yates Ashland, IL
Lana J. Pfaffe, Nail Technician
Happy
Holidays Hand-Made Greeting Cards by Angela
Larraker
Now
available
at Tease
Tanning
The most frequently asked questions regarding hospice
care that Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice wants YOU to know.
From staff and volunteers of Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice
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
We want to wish all our customers best wishes for
a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
The Allen Family
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]
There will be a Christmas decorating/lighting contest again this year. First prize will be $50 with $25 prizes for honorable mentions. The judging will be held on Saturday, December 22, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm. The Firefighters will be holding their annual Toys for Tots drive. Look for donation boxes around the community. Congratulations to Dan Cuba on his appointment as a Trustee for the Ashland Board. Election packets are now available at the Municipal Building for those wishing to run for local office during the April 9, 2013 election. The first day to file completed packets is December 17, 2012. Those up for election are 3 Trustee positions and the Village President/Mayor. 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
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. SENIOR SAINTS…
Senior Saints will have a Ham Din-
ner at the Baptist Fellowship Hall on December 14th at 6 pm. Bring a salad or a dessert
FOUND... One pair of ladies sunglasses. May be prescription. Found at the
corner of Athens and Forest. Call
217-494-2290 to describe and claim.
ASHLAND WOMAN’S CLUB… The Ashland Woman’s Club will meet at 1:30 pm Tuesday Decem-
ber 4, 2012 at the Baptist Fellow-ship Hall. Karen Davenport will pre-sent the program on soybeans. All ladies are welcome! Hope to see you there!
12 - Forrest & Carol Duncan 29 - Don & Kaye Parsons
December Anniversaries
02 - Shawn Eskew 05 - Julie Jokisch
06 - Travis Wallbaum 09 - Jim Heather 10 - Alex Gardner 16 - David Bryant
15 - Dena Mae Davin 18 - Harry Blakeman
18 - Ramona Douglass 25 - Baby Jesus 28 - Jim Handy
30 - Charlee Ratliff 31 - Kelsey Gardner
December Birthdays
Merry
Christmas &
Happy New
Year from our
family, to yours!
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217.626.1551
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217.476.3318
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62677
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217.741.3874
NEAL’S BARBER SHOP
Ashland, IL 62612
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 con-
tribution less than the sug-gested donation. More of a donation is also welcome!
Sponsored by:
Prairie Council on Aging’s Bread of Love Program
(217) 479-4619
Thomas J. Kofoed, 91, of Ashland, IL died Monday morning, No-vember 19, 2012 at Heritage Health in Springfield, IL. He was born April 17, 1921 in rural Thornton, Iowa, the son of Tho-mas and Jennie Clausen Kofoed. He
married Rita Jean Nall on February 17, 1968 at the Faith Lutheran Church in Springfield and she survives. He is also survived by a daughter, Janice Arlene Hangman (husband, Norman) of Waianae, Hawaii; four grandchildren, Donna Westbrook (husband, Scott) of Divernon, Steven Moffitt (wife, Janelle) of Chatham, Christopher Palmer of Divernon, and Cecile Palmer of Gray Summit, MO; six great grand-children, Robby, Abby and Adam Gathard, Owen and Drew Moffitt, and Rylee Palmer; and a sister, Evelyn Esther Kofoed of Spring-field. Mr. Kofoed was a graduate of Clear Lake, Iowa High School and served as a Fireman 1st Class with the US Coast Guard aboard the USS H.D. Crow during WW II. Following his military service, he worked as an installer with GTE, a mechanical draftsman for Pills-bury and other firms, and retired after several years with the State of Illinois Dept. of Cor-rections and Dept. of Public Health. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Pleas-ant Plains and a life member of Ashland VFW Post #3546. Funeral services were held at Zion Lutheran Church in Pleasant Plains with burial at Berea Cemetery, south of Prentice. The family met friends at the church from 12:30 pm Friday until the time of services. Memorial gifts are suggested to Zion Lutheran Church or Berea Cemetery. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home of Ashland wass in charge of the ar-rangements. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.buchanancody.com.
Frances B. Stephenson, 88, of Jacksonville and formerly of Prentice left her earthly home on Sunday, November 4, 2012, to be with her be-loved husband, Wendell, and together dwell in the house of the Lord forever. She was born January 31, 1924 northeast of Jackson-ville on the Hopper farm, the daughter of Earl and Lillie McNeal Farmer. She mar-
ried Wendell B. Stephenson Sr. on July 15, 1941 in New London, MO and he preceded her in death on July 13, 2005. She is survived by four children, Wendell Stephenson Jr. of Alexander, Wanda Tedder (companion, Tom Speaker) of Louisville, KY, Wilton “Scooper” Stephen-son (companion, Cheri Adams) of rural Jacksonville, and Brenda Matthews (husband, Dick) of Jackson-ville. Dick and Brenda were blessed to have Frances live the last five years of her life with them in their home. She was also blessed to be survived by 11 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Mary L. Farmer and Kay Preston (Husband, Glenn), all of Jacksonville; a brother, John Farmer (wife, Bettie) of Jacksonville; numerous nieces and nephews; sisters- and brothers-in-law; family friend, Betty Stephenson; and her “Angels of Mercy”caregivers, Sandra Stegal, Willie Turner, Connie Wilson, Yolanda Sites, Mary Flowers, Ladybug Holmes, and the Cass-Schuyler Hospice staff. She was preceded in death by her parents; five sisters, Oneta Covey, Mildred Griffeth Wood, Ruby Stewart, Faye Woods, and a sister in infancy; four brothers, Robert Farmer, Raymond Farmer, Earl Eugene Farmer, and a brother in infancy; two daugh-ters-in-law, Sally Stephenson and Mary Stephenson; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Stephenson, along with her husband, owned and operated Stephenson Cleaners in Ashland for over 47 years. She was known by all for her love of family and friends. A member of Berea Christian Church, she served as a Sunday School teacher for the Nursery Class for over 50 years. During the last five years, she enjoyed attending sporting events of her great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Berea Christian Church, south of Prentice, with burial in Berea Ceme-tery. The family met friends Wednesday at the Bu-chanan & Cody Funeral Home in Ashland. Memorial gifts are suggested to Berea Christian Church, Berea Cemetery, or Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice. Condo-lences may be sent to the family online at www.buchanancody.com.
Happy Holidays
Ladies Prayer Breafkast Schedule 2012 - 2013
2012
HOG RAFFLE
Winner will receive one half hog processed
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
CHILI/SOUP
SUPPER
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6th
PRIOR TO THE ELEMENTARY
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
Ashland Cafeteria
5:00 pm – 6:15 pm
MENU
Large Meal Deal - $6.00
(Soup or Chili, Hot Dog, Dessert, Drink)
Small Meal Deal - $4.00
(Soup or Chili, Dessert, Drink)
Soup/Chili - $3.00
Hot Dog - $2.00
Chili Dog - $2.50
Dessert - $1.00
Drink - $ .50
All Proceeds to Benefit A-C Central Post Prom 2013
220 N. Yates - Ashland
Office: 1-866-225-8126
Garrett Savage - Bob Savage
Ron Ahlers - Salesman
cell: (217)691-9631
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979 Clocktower Drive Springfield, IL 62704
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P.O. Box 467
Ashland, IL
62612-0467
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Christmastime in Peoria
December 11, 2012
ADVENTURE CLUB
Congratulations to Carmen Savage for being selected Student – of – the – Month for October at A-C Central High School. Miss Savage is the daughter of Julie and Garrett Savage of Ashland.
Carmen is a leader both in and out of the classroom as evidenced by her involve-ment in various school ac-tivities. She is a member of the Honor Roll, Student Council (President), STAR (President), Marching/Concert/Pep Band
(President), FFA (President), Spanish Club, National Honor Soci-ety, and Natural Helpers. Away from school Carmen has volunteered at the Cass County Food Pantry and at the local veterinary clinic. She is active in her church youth group and is the President of her 4-H club. Miss Savage plans on attending the University of Illinois in Cham-paign-Urbana majoring in Animal Science and then continuing her studies in Veterinary School. Congratulations to Carmen Savage on this significant honor!
Phone:
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115 W. Freemont St. PO Box 136
Ashland, IL 62612
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named Student
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A-C Central
Congratulations to Valerie Escudero for being named the Daughters of the American Revolution local award winner. A
-C Central High School teachers voted for students that exhibit the qualities of de-pendability, service, leadership and patriotism in their homes, school and community. Miss Escudero is now eligible to compete for state and national level awards based on an essay that she will compose. She will be invited to attend a luncheon at the Springfield Chapter ceremony in February.
Valerie Escudero
Named A-C Central
DAR Winner
Bob & Dee Fair, Suzi Mesojednik
The Yackers & Yarners
Cass County Sheriff Bob Fair and his wife Dee paid a visit to the Prairie Skies Public Library District’s Yackers & Yarners, a
group of knitters and crocheters, have been working very hard to supply winter hats and scarves for those in need in Cass
County. Sheriff Bob and Dee were both quite surprised at all the hard work this group of gals had accomplished. Through one of our members, Paula Chatfield, we were able to get a donation of more hats from the rehab department at Memorial Hospital, where she works. We had nearly 75 hats and lots of scarves to mix and match. Last year the Yackers and Yarners knit and crocheted dolls and hats for orphan children with AIDS in Africa. Our group is becoming well known for its generosity. Thank you Yackers & Yarners for putting in so much hard work to make the holidays better for everyone.
Veterans Day Program @ A/C Central Contact
Mrs.
Rogers at (217)
458-2224
or Rhonda Roy at
(217) 476-3312
Sim
ply
“A
lneta
”
“ My Christmas Shopping List”
I made a Christmas shopping list And my presents were all bought I wrapped them up so carefully
I’m finished now, I thought. I placed them underneath the tree
With tender, loving care Now I’ll set back, mail some cards
Cause I’ve got time to spare.
The family will be coming soon We’ll hang some mistletoe
We’ll sit around the fireplace While the turkey’s cooking slow.
We’ll drink a glass of eggnog Ta make the Season real Last minute preparations
Will complete the Christmas meal.
Pushing thru this crowded store There’s shoppers everywhere Searching for last minute gifts
On shelves so stripped and bare. Excuse me, Madam, I thought I had
My Christmas shopping done I’m looking for one more gift
I need to buy someone.
He came into my life so quick And now it’s Christmas Eve I think this bottle of cologne Would be nice to receive.
I’ll rush home and wrap this present For that man I can’t resist
I’m glad his name was added to “My Christmas Shopping List”
© 1992 Alneta Knowles
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2878 Panther Grove Road Ashland, IL 62612
Cell: 217-341-3415
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New Construction
Remodeling Gutters
*All orders must be placed before December 18th
PUMPKINS, TREES, and
SNOWFLAKES Amazing yard art welded by the Agriculture students at
A-C CentralHigh School
Prices from$10 - $25
Send your orders to: A-C Central FFA
601 W. Buchanan
Ashland, IL 62612 OR
Call 1(217)476-3312
A-C Central FFA members Haley Pfaffe, Brandon Smith and Teagan Smith (shown with former
Advisor Jennifer Waters), were presented with their American FFA Degree certificate and
golden key at the 85th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana on October
27th.
American FFA Degree celebrates academic and professional excellence and is bestowed upon
members who show the utmost dedication to the organization through their desire to develop
their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural
education. To be eligible, FFA members must have earned and productively invested $7,500
through a supervised agricultural experience pro-
gram in which they start, own or hold a profes-sional position in an existing agriculture enter-
prise. Recipients must also complete 50 commu-
nity service hours, as well as demonstrate out-
standing leadership abilities and community in-
volvement.
Other former A-C Central FFA members to earn
this level of membership include Matt Mahoney,
Christopher Devlin, Jordan Bartels, Casey Blake-
ley, Jeff Evers, Lindi Stremsterfer, Kevin Donnan,
Chris Clemons, Jeff Donnan, Todd Jokisch, Randy
Buckman, and Tom Johnson.
LOCAL FFA MEMBERS EARN NATIONAL HONOR
"SINGLE ISSUE" BY EDWARD J. MORETTO, MINISTER, BEREA CHRISTIAN CHURCH
At the time of this writing we are exactly one week past the national elections of 2012. By the time this article appears in The SCOOP we will be somewhere in the neighborhood of three to four weeks past that event. Whether the results of the election were good or bad, depends on one's political perspective. In the next four years things will change for better or worse depending, again, on one's perspective and as a matter of fact. In a recent coffee shop conversation, as we discussed the recent events, all opined and second guessed as they saw fit. In that conversation a comment was made that one cannot/should not make a deci-sion in the electoral process on the basis of a "single issue." When one hears that kind of statement, again depending on one's personal perspective, one either agrees with it or disagrees. I disagree. Here's why. We often vote on "single issues." In our local ballot the citizens of Ashland were given the choice of voting to allow the village council to make inquiries concerning electricity rates for the community, or not. This appears to call for a vote on a "single issue." Of course, when we choose a candidate for any given political office, we should make an intelligent decision based on the issues as we see them. But, at some point each voter makes a decision to choose one candidate over another and it is just as logical to make that decision on the basis of a "single issue" as it is two, three, or a dozen. Those who say that one cannot/should not make a decision on the basis of a "single issue" attempt to deny a personal right and offer what is sometimes called "false choice." Let's change the setting, but not the subject. Christmas is coming. Watch a little child and you'll learn that this is a "single issue" day. It's the day when kids get Christmas presents, unwrap them, set the gifts aside, and play with the wrapping paper and the boxes. (At least that's how it used to be before 3G, 4G, and the new 5G techno-gadgets.) For some of the adult populace it's often a day (or a time) for office or job-related parties. For some of that populace, in post-party stages of intoxication, life often ends tragically. That tragedy happens because of a "single issue" decision to drive under the influence of intoxicating beverages. On a better note, Christmas is really about the beginning of life. It's about the birth of the Christ Who brings the offer of eternal life and Who was prophesied in the Old Testament. And that birth now brings the most important "single issue" one will ever face. The Apostle Paul, in Romans 3:23, tells us that "all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (NIV). At the same time, John 3:16 tells us that "God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life" (NIV). And, when the time comes to make one's decision to accept salvation by the grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ, or not, one makes the decision based on a "single issue." If you've never made that decision, give yourself the greatest Christmas gift ever. Accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.
If you need some help in the process, or have any questions, ask any one of the more-than-a-handful of Christian ministers in
town. It's your vote; it's based on a "single issue."
December 2012 My Favorite Devotion
Friends As you enjoy all the merriment of our Savior’s birthday, Christmas, please enjoy this devotion. It came from the book I’ve read most of my last favorite devotions from, “Every Day with Jesus”. The title is “The Most Profound Mystery.” It was written by Wayne Grudem. “A newborn evokes deep awe and great delight from adults. We exclaim, “Just look at the little fingers and toes. Listen to those cute baby sounds. What an adorable button nose.” Imagine the wonder Mary and Joseph must have experienced as they saw their firstborn baby wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger. As they exclaimed in delight over his little fingers and toes, endearing baby noises, and his tiny nose, they no doubt recalled Gabriel’s words to them—this baby was conceived by the Holy Spirit. Did they grasp the fullness of that miracle? Their newborn son, who seemed so finite and powerless, was the One who created the stars on that night, the donkey that carried Mary to Bethlehem, and the angles from the heavens who heralded to shepherds their baby’s birth. Mary and Joseph must have looked in awe upon the most profound mystery—their tiny, helpless infant was the Son of God, the maker of heaven and earth!” Have a great Christmas! See you in January. Only love Luke 2:1-20