august 2012 - ashland scoop newsletter
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The Scoop Newsletter
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August 2012 Volume 6 Issue 8
Home of the ’Old Country Brat Shop’
Catch us at the 2012 Illinois State Fair!!!
* Details inside ‘The Scoop’ (pg 3.)
Local. Fresh. Quality.
201 Editor - Ashland, IL (217)476-3914
BBQ Ribs with Special Rub
Pulled Pork BBQ
Sausages & Brats for any Season
Superb Smoked Bacon & Hams
Special Order Processing
Jones Boys Market FUNDRAISER &
CHICKEN
NOODLE DINNER…
There will be a Fund-
raiser/Chicken
ASHLAND WOMAN'S CLUB
2012-2013 KICKOFF PROGRAM
Come join your friends and enjoy the af-
ternoon on Tuesday, September 4, 2012,
1:30 p.m., First Baptist Church. The
program will be Lt. Todd Warick,
Jacksonville Fire Department, and WJVO
radio personality (Todd-Bob on the RBC -
Redneck Breakfast Club morning pro-
gram). Light refreshments will be served.
Membership is only $10 per year. Contact Judy Mills (476-3469 or 652-2948 cell) if
you have questions.
Dawn Stremsterfer
Realtor®, Broker
Associate
Office: 217-787-7215
Direct: 217-741-1865
2475 West Monroe Springfield, IL 62704 (cell) 217-741-1865
PROFESSIONALS
Looking for a practical home while enjoying small town living? This is the home for you. This 3BR 2BA home sits on 3 lots & has many updates: `11 roof, `04 furnace, `03 A/C unit, `08 wa-
ter heater, newer windows throughout, &mostly new flooring. The living room is an addition to the home which has a cathedral ceiling and a wood burning fireplace with rustic barn siding. There are several closets for storage & a whole house attic fan. Nearly new stainless dishwasher stays & home warranty offered! MLS# 123576
605 E. Franklin Street Ashland, IL
$99,500
A-C SCHOOLS REGISTRATION
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
August 21st being the first full day.
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
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
Bucket List by
Keith Masten, Pastor Richland Creek Baptist Church
Perhaps you have seen the movie or read the e-mail. Or maybe you have made your own “Bucket List” – the things you want to do before you “kick the bucket!” But even more impor-
tant is the “Bucket List” that leads to eternal life. How many of these items have you experi-enced? The time is now.
And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is
with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God
himself shall be with them, and be their God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes;
and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I
make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful. And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely. He that overcometh shall inherit all
things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son. Revelation 21:3-7
1. Sang “Jesus Loves Me?” 2. Visited someone who lives alone or in a nursing home? 3. Spoke, sang or read as a part of your church service? 4. Prayed for God’s will to be done? 5. Prayed for those who are mean to you or hate you? 6. Volunteered at the bread line? 7. Fasted for 24 hours in honor of your Maker?
8. Bought supplies for a less fortunate family? 9. Been on a mission trip? 10. Stayed up all night at a youth group lock-in? 11. Told a perfect stranger that Jesus loves them?
12. Read the entire bible? 13. Memorized at least 10 bible verses? 14. Obeyed the 10 commandments? 15. Told someone, “I am a Christian!” 16. Shared the gospel with someone who then accepted Christ? 17. Forgiven someone – totally and unconditionally?
18. Asked for forgiveness for your sins? 19. Accepted Jesus Christ? 20. Been baptized?
JONES BOYS MARKET
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S - Apple Brats M - English Bangers M - Sweet Italian T - Four Frenchmen M - Smoked Mozzarella Garlic M - French Beef S - Cherry Chip S - Ham & Pineapple M - Hungarian M - Currywurst M - Polish Kielbasa T - Horseradish Brat S - Root Beer Brat M - Vidalia Onion (Seasonal) M - Garden M - Chicken Asiago M - SteakHouse Brat M - Garlic & Chive’s Brat (Seasonal) T - Jalapenó T - Cajun T - Habanero M - ‘German’ Bratwurst
S = Sweet, M = Mild, T = Tastey
Top 10 for 2011
1. Apple Brats 2. Smoked Mozzarella & Garlic 3. Sweet Italian 4. English Bangers 5. Horseradish
6. SteakHouse 7. Four Frenchmen 8. Ham & Pineapple 9. Cajun 10. Jalapenó
Downtown Ashland, IL 217-476-3914
Family Owned and Operated Since 1932. We are the Boys with the Brats!
Chicken Bacon Ranch Premium Dill Pickle
Taco BBQ Chicken @ Jones Boys Market
Stop by our booth inside the
Illinois Products Tent on
Friday, Aug. 10th (Opening Day) & Sunday, Aug.
12th, (Veteran’s Day), from 10a.m. - 6p.m. for ‘FREE’
samples of our very own ‘SPECIALITY BRATS’!
The Pleasant Plains Community Club would like to thank all
who came out and watched our Snap, Crackle, Pop Fire-works Extravaganza. The evening was gorgeous, but hot,
and the fireworks went off without a hitch. We hope you all come back next year as plans will start to be made
when our club resumes meetings in September.
A big thanks to the following – the Pleasant Plains Fire De-partment for being close at hand in case of any incidences,
and the Pleasant Plains Police Department for directing traffic. Thank you to the Unit District #8 for letting the
club use the soccer field for the fireworks and the staff who help with the field and parking lot lights and electric
hook up. The club also wants to thank those who sup-ported the Snap, Crackle, Pop Fireworks monetarily. With-
out financial support from the private sector and many fundraisers and hard work by our members, this would not be possible.
Another thank you to the members of our club who cooked
and sold delicious ribeye sandwiches, sloppy joe’s and hot dogs. The food was awesome!
The club, which meets the first Tuesday of the month
starting in September, welcome’s new members, family and individual. For more information, contact 217/652-
7890 or 217/652-8299.
Pleasant Plains is a great community. Thanks for the support.
Pleasant Plains Community Club
The Pleasant Plains Community Club would like to thank the follow-ing for their monetary contributions to the Snap, Crackle, Pop Fire-works Extravaganza held July 4th in Pleasant Plains at the high school ball field. Without these wonderful businesses and individuals, the Club could not continue to have this beautiful fireworks display to celebrate our countries freedom and independence. Again, thank you to the following:
Allen’s Market Boesdorfer Trucking
Brandt Consolidated, Inc Bunn O Matic
Casey’s Cass Cable
H & B Specialities Illini Bank
INB Reiser Construction
Roberts Tools RPA Elevator
South County Publications Vono Medical Supplies
West Central Bank West Central Insurance
Audie & Bonnie Alexander Dr. Fred Uhland Joan Fitzgerald Joan Studach
Nicholas Dudley Patty Stremsterfer
Robert & Beth Kaufmann Rose Hergenrother
Ruby & Odell Roberts Susie Conner
Terry & Marilyn Thornhill Wayne Pyle
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
ADVENTURE CLUB
Watch for upcoming events
400 E. Buchanan St.
P.O. Box 467
Ashland, IL
62612-0467
PH. 217.476.3325
FX. 217.476.3342
A Full Service Bank
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 of-
fice 109 S. Front St., Virginia, IL. They will be $65 each and if would like them mailed add $5.00. They will be avail-
able 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
Lucky’s Café
has been
chosen as the
best salad bar
in town!
Our members have been receiving honors through scholarships and we even have royalty among us. We are proud to announce that Krissy Simmons, a 2012 graduate of the A-C Central Ag Program, was named the Illinois Agri-Women Scholarship winner and will be receiving a $1,000 scholarship for this accomplishment. Caseelynn Johnston was named the 2012-2013 Cass County 4-H Queen. We are very proud of them for their accomplishments.
At the Section 14 FFA Fair held at the Menard County Fairgrounds in Petersburg on July 24th, members com-peted for top honors with their FFA projects. Caseelynn Johnston exhibited the Champion Yorkshire Barrow that was named the Grand Champion Barrow Overall and the Champion Crossbred Steer that was also named the Grand Champion Steer Overall. Nathan Mahoney exhibited the first place Chester Gilt, 1st place Cross-bred Gilt, 1st place Yorkshire Gilt, and 1st place Crossbred Barrow that was named the Reserve Grand Cham-pion Barrow Overall. Dustin Duckwiler exhibited the Grand Champion Vegetable Display and also had the 1st place Pullet and 1st place Cockerel. Zach Fields received recognition for his livestock exhibiting skills and was named the Swine Showmanship Winner. The chapter was also honored to have the Top Chapter Barrow Dis-play consisting of five animals from three members including Zach Fields, Nathan Mahoney and Caseelynn Johnston pictured with Section 14 FFA President Cole Baker. Members also exhibited the Top Chapter Steer Display consisting of five animals from members including Caseelynn Johnston, Lane Wegs, Joseph Ratliff and Carmen Savage. Other exhibitors included Dustin Duckwiler, Westin Duckwiler and Parrish Smith (not pic-tured) in Garden Vegetables, Caseelynn Johnston and Westin Duckwiler in Poultry and Caseelynn Johnston in Rabbits. We would also like to thank Mr. Dan Williams for judging the horse show at the event. At this time, I would also like to thank all of the supporters of the A-C Central FFA Chapter for making my teaching experience at A-C Central unforgettable. I have accepted a position with the Facilitating Coordina-tion for Agricultural Education as the District III Program Advisor for the coming year. I have been blessed to work with your children these past six years and will forever be grateful to all of you in the Ashland and Chandlerville communities for giving me this opportunity. Your support, as well as the support from the com-munity, school faculty and administration led to our successes and I am sure there are many more awards to be won in the coming years as A-C Central FFA members continue to make us proud. - Mrs. Jennifer Waters
The A-C Central FFA Chapter has kept busy this July despite being on summer vacation!
On July 11, 2012, Fire Chief Jeff DeGeal issued a Village wide burn ban. It will remain in effect until further notice. If you have information concerning the vandalism on the water tower, please contact the police department (217/476-3317). Both parks are currently closed to anyone under the age of 18 who is not accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. It is unlawful for a minor to purchase, accept and be in possession of any tobacco product. It is unlawful for any person to sell, buy for, or furnish any tobacco product to a minor. A violation of this Ordinance is punishable by fine per violation. If you enjoy gardening and are willing to volunteer your time making Ashland’s entrances beautiful, we would appreciate your talents. Please contact the Village office (217/476-3317). 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
SR. SAINTS…
Senior Saints will have a western BBQ, Saturday, August 25, 2012, 5:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church hall. BBQ, buns, drinks, table service pro-vided. Please bring a salad, vegetable or dessert dish to share. Entertainment. Call Judy Mills (476-3469 or 652-2948) if you plan to attend or have
questions. 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 inter-
est rate of 3%. Applications are available at West Cen-tral Bank in Ashland.
FALL CITY-WIDE YARD SALE…
The Annual Fall City-wide Yard Sale will be September 15, 2012.
HOUSE CLEANING… Cleaning for residential or a business call 476-8204.
Linda Lueck
FOR SALE…
2002 Dodge Dakota SLT Quad Cab pickup, Gray. High-
way mileage, but reliable. Daily driver. New tires. If in-terested, call 476-3764 between the hours of 8am -
5pm. Leave message and I’ll return your call.
13 - Tom Votsmier
18 - Wendy Rhoads Prather
21 - Irene King 30 - Ada Virginia Bloomfield
30 - J.R. Blair
30 - Larry Dodds
31 - Kay Handy
1 - Betty Noel
1 - Bob Briggs 3 - Jean Briggs
4 - Steve Aggertt
6 - Shirley Edwards
11 - Bill Gardner
The staff of the Ashland Scoop would like to apologize to
Helen Blair, whose birthday is NOT in July.
5 - Bill & Deb Gruen
7 - Dale & Donna Edge 10 - Paul & Wanda Williams
11 - Joe & Gloria Rhoads
12 - Bill & Mary Gardner 17 - Dale & Virginia Deihl
20 - Larry & Judy Dodds
23 - George & Margery Jokisch
31 - Jerry & Diane Nickel
Would you like to advertise
in our newsletter?
Call 476.3764 or
stop by Printers Ink
at 112 N. Yates.
Cost of ads
per issue. 1/8 page - $15
1/4 page - $30 1/2 page - $40
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Issues are also available at the churches, and many of our local businesses.
THE COMMITTEE FOR THE ASHLAND SCOOP
NEWSLETTER WOULD LIKE TO GIVE A BIG THANKS FOR ALL OF THE GENEROUS CASH DONATIONS AND FOR ALL OF THE
BUSINESS ADVERTISING FOR OUR NEWSLETTER. WITH YOUR HELP WE CAN KEEP OUR COMMUNITY AWARE OF LOCAL NEWS AND EVENTS.
Left: Welcome to Illinois: The Land of Lincoln’s Desert
Right: Traffic note:
Looks like traffic is
backing up on I55
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2878 Panther Grove Road Ashland, IL 62612
Cell: 217-341-3415
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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
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
Hours:
7:30 am - 1 pm
Tuesday - Friday
Closed
Saturday-Sunday-Monday
217.741.3874
NEAL’S BARBER SHOP
Ashland, IL 62612
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.
220 N. Yates - Ashland
Office: 1-866-225-8126
Garrett Savage - Bob Savage
Ron Ahlers - Salesman
cell: (217)691-9631
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Remodeling Gutters
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115 W. Freemont St.
PO Box 136 Ashland, IL 62612
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August 2012
My Favorite Devotion
Friends,
The favorite devotion I read this last
month was “Bruised Christians” by C.S.
Lewis. I found this devotion in the book
“Every Day with Jesus”.
I hope you enjoy…
“Like a toddler just learning to walk, we
Christians sometimes stumble as we
make our way along the narrow path.
Some days we get by without a scratch;
still other days we barely limp through,
bruised and bleeding.
The amazing reality about our Christian
journey is that we don’t take it alone. We
have other Christians before us, behind
us, and beside us to pick us up when we
fall. Better still, we have our Savior who
wipes away the tears, cleans our
wounds, and applies the healing salve
of forgiveness.
When we stumble, we learn from our
mistakes. Having come through the
rough times we have the wisdom to help
others in similar situations. God knows
we don’t like to stumble, but he
makes sure that everything works
together for good - our good and the
good of his kingdom.
Step forward boldly, knowing
he walks with you.”
Have a great August!
See you in September!
Only Love
1 Kings 8:23 Exodus 3:7-10
Psalm 22:2 Romans 8:18
James 5:10-11
Amity Nail Spa
116 N. Yates Ashland, IL
Lana J. Pfaffe, Nail Technician
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 pedi-
cure! (while supplies last)
Call for an appointment today! 217-416-7615
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]
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. Also home & auto quotes! Thank You! SINGLE BEDROOM DUPLEX
FOR RENT … VERY CLEAN, Fresh Flooring & Paint. Available After July 1st. Mowing Included! Deposit and References Required. 217-787-
2521, 217-652-1449
One night of our vacation to Nashville Tennessee, we went out to Shoney’s and met this wonderful lady. Turns out she is a poet, song writer, and lyricist, and just so hap-pens, our server for the evening. We visited awhile, and then she began sharing her work with us, from memory, line by line, full of emotion, and we just found ourselves stopping our dinner and just listening in awe. We instantly knew that we wanted to share her work with everyone. We mentioned to her that we produce a local newsletter, upon her learning, was excited for us to publish her works. So we thought we would take a small portion of our newslet-ter each month and share her work with you. It’s uncanny how true each topic applies today, even though some of these pieces were written back in the early to middle 1990s. She was definitely a ‘charmer’, charismatic, and a diamond in the rough. So, “Simply ‘Alneta’ ” as she titled her body of works that she shared with us, will be HER space, for us to share her talent. GOD bless this wonderful lady!
Simply “Alneta”
Someone You Should Know
Editor’s Note: I listened to
Alneta sing on Songwriter’s
Night at the Hall of Fame Motel in Nashville. I liked
her songs, as did everyone
else that was there.
Hi Friends and Fans,
From a little town called Poplar Bluff Missouri, I came to
Nashville to do something everyone wants to do, FUL-FILL A DREAM!
Being from a musical family, on my mother’s side, I started singing and writing at an early age. My personal
experiences have inspired me in my songwriting and
has caused me to bring forth some pretty good tear-
jerkers. Of course, I have written some happy songs, too.
I am truly a country girl at heart, and I love to walk down country roads. In fact, I get a lot of ideas for
songs when I am among nature. There is something
about the outdoors and the sound of the wind that trig-gers my thoughts, although not all of my songs are
written outdoors.
I came to Nashville in early March, 1987, because I felt
my calling. I felt the need to be among my own kind.
Since I have been here, I have wondered why I didn’t come sooner. I have met a lot of interesting people who
are in the same boat I am in.
Having a good spouse has helped tremendously. His name is Joe and he is behind me one hundred percent.
In fact, he was one of the first to believe in me and
pushed me this way. He loves country music and he loves my country style.
This “modern country” doesn’t set to well with
me. I am pure country,
and it comes out when I sing my songs. When I
pick up my Martin - 12
string, I am happy, for I
can express my feelings. It helps me make it
through another day.
When you look at me,
you’re looking at a girl
who loves what she’s doing and that is what
really matters.
- Alneta
**********
“ME”
I hope that you can see in me
What God intended me to be
Plain and simple, a common face
Down to earth, anyplace.
Kind and gentle as a lamb
Always being what I am
Standing tall, forever true
Virtues found in very few
Sharing all that goodness brings
I hope that you can see these
things.
I hope that I can stay upon
The pedestal you’ve put me on
Never changing, still the same
Holding honor to my name.
Speaking softly, words of cheer
Whenever needed, always near
And if the time should ever come
That I return to where I’m from
I hope that we can keep in touch
To have your friendship means so much.
Alneta