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The Scoop Newsletter
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May 2014 Volume 8 - Issue 5
2-day Garage Sale
May 2nd & 3rd
Friday: 4:00 - 7:00p & Saturday: 8:00 - 2:00p
301 E. Topeka
Onan Generator, $4000 Fifth Wheel Hitch
Air Flo Truck Tailgate New Troy Built Snowblower
Like New Brown Leather Sofa & Recliner 7-piece Cherry Entertainment Center
Some Antiques & Misc. Items
BUYER NEEDS:
Buyer A: <$80,000, Athens or PORTA, w/ basement
Buyer B: <$160,000, >1ac, w/house
Buyer C: <$250,000, Deerfield Subdivision
Buyer D: <$115,000, 3BR w/ large garage, Ashland
Buyer F: <$350,000, >15ac, w/house, 45 min radius of Spfd
Buyer G: <$100,000, PORTA/Ashland/Pleasant Plains areas
Call if you would consider selling a home that meets the above criteria!
517 W. Mechanic Ashland
Reduced! $89,000
Great 4BR 2BA ranch with over 1600 sq.ft. on a corner lot offering many new up-dates. Totally remodeled kitchen with new tile floor-ing, cabinets, and counter-
tops in `05. Roof, siding and exterior doors were replaced in `09. On de-mand water heater was installed in `07. Fenced
back yard with nice outdoor area for relaxing on the
deck or in the hot tub that stays. Original hardwood floors in the living room with a new fireplace that
was installed in `09. Seller is offering a home warran-
ty.
Dawn Stremsterfer Realtor®, Broker Associate
Direct: 217-741-1865
2475 West Monroe Springfield, IL 62704
(cell) 217-741-1865
PROFESSIONALS
Kendra Swain
Realtor
Office:
217-245-9613
Direct:
217-248-5665
Home:
217-243-7183
Fax:
217-243-7183
1046 West Morton
Jacksonville, IL 62650
PROFESSIONALS
420 W. EDITOR ST ASHLAND, IL
Price Reduced
$69,900 Motivated Seller
Large home to raise a family, located in a
small communi-ty. Abundance of
character greets you as you walk on the large wrap around porch and enter the foyer. Massive living room with brick wood burning fireplace. Huge formal dining
room with fireplace. Home needs some updating but with some work, it could be quite a showcase. Newer roof,
siding and hot water heater. Call Kendra for a showing!
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 Jimmy Coyle 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 Darin Peterson Ph. 217-675-2124 www.newbeginningschristianfellowship.net Sunday School for all ages @ 9:15-10:15 am Worship Service @ 10:30 am YOUTH4TRUTH - Monday evening @ 6:30 pm Saturday’s Men’s Prayer Breakfast @ 8:00 am
New Construction
Remodeling
Gutters
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
A-C CENTRAL SCHOOL CALENDAR
MAY
13th - Junior High Spring Concert @ 7:00pm
14th - High School Spring Concert @ 7:00 pm
26th - NO SCHOOL-MEMORIAL DAY 26th - Ashland Memorial Day Service @ 10:00am
27th - End of 4th Quarter/2nd Semester-Early
Dismissal 11:05/11:10 (Elementary), 11:30 (MS/HS)Last Day of School for Students
28th - NO SCHOOL-Teachers' Institute
220 N. Yates - Ashland Office: 1-866-225-8126
Garrett Savage - Bob Savage
Ron Ahlers - Salesman cell: (217)691-9631
**GIVE US A CALL**
Illini
LLC Propane
108 W. Editor Street Ashland, IL 62612
217.476.3354
Jeffrey A. Donnan - Kay Handy Ora Lee Campbell - Kristen Arthalony
A SUBSIDIARY OF THE WEST CENTRAL BANK E-mail: [email protected]
Other Locations:
116 State Street Beardstown, IL 62618
217.323.3018 Debbie Jones
815 W. Clinton Rushville, IL 62681
217.322.6230 Kala Peacock
3600 West Wabash Springfield, IL 62704
217-726-9885 Stacey M. Hester
400 E. Buchanan St. P.O. Box 467 Ashland, IL 62612-0467
PH. 217.476.3325 FX. 217.476.3342
A Full Service Bank
ADVENTURE CLUB
May 3, 2014 “Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”
Fox Theatre in St. Louis, Mo $115 per person
Time to get those feet into “flip-flop” shape!
Call for a pedicure
Appointment TODAY!!
Amity Nail Spa
116 N. Yates
Ashland, IL
217-415-0558
Lana J. Pfaffe,
Nail Technician
1-800-252-1799
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
A.H.S. CLASS OF 1964 Every year, at least one person at the annual alumni banquet must say to themself, "I can't imagine being in the 50 year class. I wonder what it will be like." For the class of 1964, that year is now. It seems impossible! Only four of the thirty-four who were together on the stage for graduation are gone: Chuck Ryman, Kathy Surratt, Carole Watkins, and Jim Murray. The rest are encouraged to be at the alumni banquet on Sat., May 24, as well as a gathering at The Grainery in Pleasant Plains 2 p.m. that same afternoon. Any others are wel-come to join us in celebrating and reminiscing. For more information, call Judy Fulton at 217-652-3499. We hope to see all of you there.
The Ashland Women's Club will hold its Spring Banquet at the Baptist
Church, Tuesday, May 6 at noon. The program, "The Story of Clayville", will be presented by Jerry Smith from the Pleasant Plains Historical Society. La-dies who plan to attend should contact
Jane Brownback or Linda Mahoney. New faces are always welcome.
"Family Reading Night was held at A-C Central
Elementary School in Chandlerville on Thursday, April 3rd. Miss Cass Coun-
ty, Morgan Wessel of Chandlerville read to the audience. Then a local
magician, Richard Landry performed a magic show
for the event. Family Reading Night is held eve-ry other year at the elementary school."
Congratulations goes out to the members of the A-C Central Concert band for receiving a Division I – Superior rating at IHSA contest on Friday evening 4/11. Members of the band traveled to Petersburg to perform for a panel of judges, The A-C Central Band received a superior rating from all 3 judges. Selections performed were Rough Riders by Karl L King, Black is the Color….arr. by Robert W. Smith and Trail of Tears by James Barnes. The band is under the direction of Kim Webster.
Members of the A-C Concert band that performed are:
Jennifer Adkins Bailee Devlin Briley Eilers
Adam Hoffman Ty Kesselring Molly Betters
Dalton Johnston Lane Newell
Brit Beddingfield, Emily Koch
Hannah Miller Kayla Moffitt Alexa Waters Maddy Elder Carrie Allen Alex Brue
Chenoa Butler Carlee Critchelow
Hallie Greer Kristin Irlam
BreAnn Knapp Serena Nicholas Sabrena Reek
Caseelynn Johnston Kenzie Stephens Shelbi Thornley Brittany Smith
JayCee Harris Allyson Quick
Sidney Donnan Baylee Smith
Erin Kelly Mat Bobbitt Austin Cuba Zach Kays Brian Koch
Kolby Vandenbergh Phillip Wessel David Miller Taylor Miller
Megan Anderson Quinn Allen Jared Curry Eric Savage
Ryan Woodard Cerys Boston Kirby Cowman Riley Cowman Craig Houchin
Quinlan Mahoney Kyle Winkelman Jackson Allen
Hoaby Hoagland
Spring clean-up is scheduled for May 10th. In the large roll-offs, we will be accepting bigger pieces of garbage such as furniture and other such items that won’t fit in your garbage can. We will not be accepting tires, paint, electronics, vacuum cleaners or batteries. If you have appliances, we will be accepting those but there is a fee of $7/per item that must be paid prior to 4:30pm on Friday, May 9th. You will then be issued a sticker and only those appliances with the sticker will be accepted on Saturday. Once an item is put into a dumpster, it can not be retrieved. “Dumpster Diving” will not be tolerated. Please be aware that no unauthorized ATV’s can be driven on the streets of the Village. The fire hydrants will be flushed the week of May 12
th - 16
th. There may be some discoloration to the water from this process.
There will be a brush clean-up during the week of May 12th – 16th. Please have your yard debris on the edge of your yard and not in the streets. We would like to extend a welcome to Bill Rhea. He has opened a new barber shop in town. As a reminder to dog owners, please pick up the droppings, especially those in the parks. Not cleaning up after your pet is in violation of Village Ordinances and can result in a fine. The building formerly known as “Extra Innings” was purchased by Donnie Gorbett and he is in the process of rehabilitating it and will then be offering it for lease. If you are interested in leasing the building, please call Mr. Gorbett at 217-306-6929. 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 Maintenance Fee $ 1.05 Minimum monthly charge $39.00
E-mail: [email protected] Facebook: Village of Ashland
Village of Ashland Board Members & Staff:
Terry Blakeman, Mayor Jim Birdsell, Chief of Police Ron Cave, Public Works Director Phyllis Sutphin, Village Treasurer Vanessa Doellman, Village Clerk Kitty Mau, Deputy Clerk
Kelly Sutphin-Gutmann, Trustee Fadra Birdsell, Trustee Stan Fulton, Trustee Greg Pettit, Trustee Frank Wallace, Trustee
Dave Troxell, 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.
I would like to thank all the people that came to Springfield Airport on that cold and windy Tuesday evening to welcome all the veterans, including me,
that were returning from the Honor Flight to Washington D.C.
I also want to say thanks for all the cards and
letters sent to me for mail call. What a surprise! The trip was overwhelming, even if it did snow
and the wind blew, most of the day.
Thanks again for a great memory. - Russel Miner
Thank You
I want to thank everyone for all of the cards, calls and especially your prayers
during my recent hospital stay. I feel blessed to be in a community of such car-
ing people.
- Linda Spradlin
“Angels Among Us”
Everyone once in a while you will see this angel walking her dogs, disguised as a
regular human, with bright colored glasses, long legs and a healthy stride. She likes to
be called “Paula” but if you are ever in need of her in the hospital you will know
that she is an “Angel in Diguise.”
- Linda Spradlin
MAY BIRTHDAYS
MAY ANNIVERSARIES
5 - Robin Pettit 7 - Hoaby Hoagland 10 - Randy Christison 13 - Brody Pettit 13 - Amber Blair 14 - Judy Mills 15 - Floyd “Tip” Pettit 16 - Dan Devlin 17 - Matt Hobrock
20 - Wanda Schutz 22 - Jim Savage 24 - Angela Cosner 25 - Yarvo Roberts 26 - Beth Cosner 27 - Eileen Devlin 29 - Emily Thornley 30 - Shannon Eskew
14 - Darren & Victoria DeGroot 22 - Chuck & Jenny Green
25 - Claude & Donna DeCamp 25 - Mick & Marie Keeney 26 - Joe & Helen Cowan
House For Sale at 805 W. Progress Street.
Tri-level that sits on 2 1/2 lots, 2400 sq. ft., attached 2 1/2 car garage, A/C, 3-bedroom, 3-bath, LR, DR, FR carpeted. Gas fireplace.
Call (217)652-3068 or (217) 652-3438.
The Ashland Women’s Club will hold its Spring Banquet at the Baptist
Church, Tuesday, May 6 at noon. The program, ‘The Story of Clayville”, will be presented by Jerry Smith from the Pleasant Plains Historical Society. La-dies who plan to attend should contact
Jane Brownback or Linda Mahoney. New faces are always welcome.
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
Mary Kathryn Rose (May 29, 1940 - April 14, 2014)
Mary Kathryn Rose, 73, of Ashland,
IL died Monday, April 14, 2014 at
Memorial Medical Center in Spring-
field, IL.
She was born May 29, 1940 in Jack-
sonville, IL, the daughter of Stella
Adams. She married Gail Henry Rose
on August 6, 1964 in Pittsfield, IL
and he preceded her in death on Octo-
ber 7, 1990.
She is survived by a daughter, Michelle Mayes (husband, David)
of Virginia; a son, Rick Rose (wife, Dohola) of Sangamon Coun-
ty; five grandchildren, Ethan, Brock and Josh Mayes of Virginia
and Morgan and Jordan Rose of Sangamon County; six siblings,
Kenneth Adams (wife, Jan) of Chino, CA, Ruth Bettis (husband,
Mervan) of Jacksonville, Carole Rose (husband, Paul) of Pitts-
field, Susan Tweedy (husband, Bruce) of Meredosia, Doris
Snyder (husband, David) of Jacksonville, and Nancy Allen
(husband, Ray) of Jacksonville; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother and four brothers, Rob-
ert Adams (surviving wife, Marcella of Jacksonville), Harold
Adams (surviving wife, Pam of Tallahassee, FL), Charles Adams
(surviving wife, Barb of Jacksonville), and John Adams.
Mrs. Rose worked as a cook and waitress for several restaurants
prior to owning and operating the Copper Penny restaurant in
Ashland for several years. A very talented cook, Mary was well
known for her pies and cinnamon rolls. She was a member of the
Ashland United Methodist Church. In her spare time, she en-
joyed gardening, reading, and spending time with her grandchil-
dren.
Graveside funeral services were held 10:00 am Thursday at Ash-
land Cemetery. The family met friends from 5:00 to 7:00 pm
Wednesday at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Ashland.
Memorial gifts are suggested to Prairie Skies Library District.
Condolences may be sent online at www.buchanancody.com.
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
Plumbing - Heating Air Conditioning Backhoe - Trenching
Danny L. Flinn (January 31, 1930 - April 18, 2014)
Danny L. Flinn, 84, of Jacksonville,
IL, and formerly of the rural Ashland
area, died Friday, April 18, 2014, at his
home surrounded by his family.
He was born January 31, 1930 in San-
gamon County, the son of Dan R.
“Tuck” and Clara E. Cashin Flinn. He
married Ruth E. Yancy on September
18, 1950 in Ashland and she survives.
He is also survived by five children,
Randall Flinn (Deborah) of Jackson-
ville, Marilyn Brender (David) of Elm Grove, WI, Kate Borough
(Julie Efaw) of Springfield, Nancy Wallner (Don) of Springfield,
and D. Alan Flinn (Jennifer) of rural New Berlin; nine grandchil-dren, Zach Flinn (Kristen), Tim Flinn (Colleen), Jensen Flinn,
Ethan Flinn, Kimberly Wallner, David Wallner (Brooke), Rachel
Flinn, Jacob Flinn, and Adam Flinn; three great grandchildren,
Brayden, Graysen, and Cashin; a sister, Joanne Skinner of Loami;
and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his
parents and a daughter-in-law, Robyn Stice Flinn.
Danny was a life-long grain and livestock farmer in west central
Illinois. In addition, he served 33 years on the board of directors
of the State Bank of Ashland, now known as West Central Bank.
He also served with the US Army from 1951 to 1953.
He was a former member of the Prentice Farmers Elevator Board
of Directors and was a 50 year member of Jacksonville Elks
Lodge #682. He enjoyed flying and maintained a private pilot
license for several years. In his spare time, Danny was an avid
golfer and enjoyed playing cards with his friends.
A funeral Mass was celebrated 10:00 am Tuesday at the Church of
Our Saviour in Jacksonville with burial at St. Augustine Ceme-
tery, west of Ashland. The family will met friends from 4:00 to
7:00 pm Monday at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jack-sonville, where prayer services will be conducted at 3:45 pm Mon-
day. Memorial gifts are suggested to St. Augustine Cemetery of
Ashland or Jacksonville Elks Lodge to benefit youth programs.
Condolences may be sent online at www.buchanancody.com.
Gardner Construction Co.
2878 Panther Grove Road Ashland, IL 62612
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(217) 243-5438
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2303 Elevator Avenue Ashland, IL 62612
217.476.3516 or 1.800.255.8659 [email protected]
prenticeelevator.com
James R. Blakeman, Manager
4 locations to serve you: Prentice, Philadelphia, Strawns Crossing, and Tallula.
Dealers in Grain, Seed and Kent Feeds.
Attention Ashland High School Alumni
Mark your calendars! The annual
alumni banquet will be held on Saturday, May 24. Watch your
mail (or email) for your invitation. We hope to see you there!
ATTENTION COUNTRY MUSIC FANS
Those of you who have followed country mu-sic for the past 40 years recognize the name Fred Newell. A 1960 graduate of Ashland High School, Fred has recorded and toured with some of the biggest names in the busi-ness. When interviewed, he always says he is from "Ashland, IL" not a "little town near Springfield," or some other better-known city. Over the years, he has been in the area many times performing with various musi-cians. On May 25 at 7 p.m. at Guitars and Cadillacs in Springfield, he will be with Waylon Jennings' son Shooter and the band, "Waymore's Outlaws."The band is Waylon's last touring and recording group. Shooter is the son of Waylon and Jessi Col-ter. A big "Ashland Fan Group" is expected to attend--come join us!
BLACK & WHITE COPIES - 10 CENTS EACH COLOR COPIES - 30 CENTS EACH
VIRGIL FOWLER ESTATE AUCTION
1972 Ford Gran Torino-Guns-Hunting & Fishing Equip.
Due to the death of Mr. Fowler, the following described personal property will be sold on the premises located at 216 W. Progress St. in Ashland, Il.
(19 miles west of Springfield, Il) on: SATURDAY, MAY 31, 2014 @ 10:00 AM.
Gran Torino will sell @ 12:00 pm. Guns will sell promptly at 10:00 am.
AUTO: 1972 Ford Gran Torino, 2 dr., AC, auto. trans., pwr. st., 351 V-8, green
w/ green vinyl top and tan int., showing 94,618 miles. GUNS: Ithaca 1911; Remington 1100mag 12 ga.; Winchester 190 .22 rifle;
Mallard 20 ga.; Winchester 60a .22 rifle; Winchester 37 410 ga.; J.C. Higgins 20 12 ga.; J. Stevens 1915 .22 rifle; High Std. .22 mag. derringer. BB Guns: Marks-
man & Crossman pistols; Daisy Red Rider 1938B; Powermaster 66 pellet; Gamo HunterSport; plus more
HUNTING & FISHING EQUIP.: Over 80 rods & reels inc. Garcia, Zebco, Mitchell,
Quantum, Shakespeare, Rhino & Eagle Claw; 5 compound bows in cases inc. Browning, Jennings, Bear Hunter & Hoyt; Rapala lures; tackle boxes; worms; nets; NEW camo inc. jackets, shirts, bibs, coveralls, boots, pants, neck gators & duffle bags; bowie knives; turkey calls; deer scent; ear muffs; binoculars; pocket knives;
plus much more.
HOUSEHOLD & ANTIQUES: Strohs beer light; oil lamps; 3 pc. bed. suite; Dep. Glass; costume jewelry; eagle figurines; hen on the nest coll.; vinyl lift chair; Panasonic microwave; covered compote; Fedders window AC; cook books;
Sentry safe; glassware; sewing machine; plus much more.
Terms: Cash or check w/ proper ID. Not responsible for accidents. Announcements made day of auction will take precedence over printed material. Most of the hunt-
ing & fishing equip. is new. Guns will be sold in accordance with all rules.
Lunch will be served. Virgil Fowler Estate
Ruby Roberts: Administrator
Derek Long Auction Service New Berlin, Il Ph. 217/483-4379
Go to www.dereklong.com for pictures!
MISS ASHLAND & JR MISS ASHLAND
SUMMER DAYS PAGEANT
JUNE 26, 2014
The Miss Pageant is open to Girls who will be
Freshmen in the Fall of 2014 up to age 19
Jr. Miss is for Girls who will be in 7th or 8th
grade in the Fall of 2014
Must live in A-C Central School District
If you are interested in competing please call
or text Missy Eskew at 652-6127 by May 15th
Prairie Skies Library District
Mr. Ron Serpico from the Illinois Secretary of State Office, Springfield, Illinois, will inform us of the new changes to Illi-
nois Rules of the Road 2014. Plan to attend the Prairie Skies Public Library in Ashland on May 14, 2014 from
9:00am - 10:30am
ASHLAND/PLEASANT PLAINS MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION One of the great things about living in Central Illinois is the fact that there are four distinct seasons. We have just experience one of the more challenging winter seasons in a very long time. But right now everything out-side is telling me that springtime is here. The grass is green and the air smells of turned earth. Bring out the short sleeves and the umbrella! Put the windows up! The sun warms us as the birds sing and insects buzz. Springtime calls everything and everyone to come forth in newness. Our gardens are sprouting and the flow-ers are blooming. Springtime demands that we clean up our yards and make new efforts to kill the weeds in our lives. Plant the flowers that will last until autumn comes again. Every season seems to come with its ben-efits and its dangers. I find that life also comes in seasons. Springtime is the picture of hope. Springtime says that no matter how cold, how bitter, how bad the winter, it will end. Life comes forth again. Things will become green. Fruitful-ness will return. The difficult seasons of life will come and go our entire lives. God is always working in each season of our lives. Even though the pruning is sometimes very painful, the results are worth the pain. With Jesus’s help we experience perseverance and become stronger and closer to Him. Our experience then can help others. Look for the people that are in a “hard winter season”. They need our encouragement. Encouragement is tangible. Whether it be by touch, words, gifts, etc., encouragement is a tangible commodity. As a follower of Christ, we are to offer tangible encouragement to others as we recognize the difficult season they are in. Isaiah 41:10 fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Matthew 11:28-29 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
Submitted by: David L. McHenry, Pastor First Baptist Church, Ashland, IL.
35th ANNUAL
ASHLAND COMMUNITY CLUB’S SUMMER DAYS
JUNE 26 - 29, 2014
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
THURSDAY, JUNE 26TH
7:00 PM First Citizen Award
Baby Contest - contact Tanya Wallbaum
Little Miss & Mister Contest
Miss Ashland Summer Days Pageant - Missy Eskew 652-6127
FRIDAY, JUNE 27TH
5:30 - 7:30 PM 5K Run/1 Mile Walk Registration Packets - Emily Leonhard 370-4328
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM Craft & Food Stands in James Park
Beer Garden Open
Stage Entertainment - sponsored by “Brandt Consolidated”
Featuring NASCAR Sprint Cup Driver Justin Allgier’s #51 Race Car
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM “Whiskey Medicine: Band
9:30 PM - 11:00 PM Nashville Recording Artist “Chris Weaver Band”
SATURDAY, JUNE 28TH
7:00 AM 5K Run/1 Mile Walk Registration Packets - Emily Leonhard 370-4328
(corner of Yates and Mechanic Streets - Next to Firehouse)
8:30 AM 5k Run/1 Mile Walk - sponsored by “West Central Bank”
9:00 AM Parade Lineup - Patty Creed 370-1093
Garden Tractor Pull Registration - south end of Little League Diamond
10:00 AM Flag Raising Ceremony - sponsored by “Ashland VFW”
National Anthem & Parade
10:30 AM Garden Tractor Pulls-south end of Little League Diamond
11:00 AM Methodist Church Chicken Noodle Dinner at Church
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Inflatables in James Park - wristbands $5 unlimited play
2:00 PM Pedal Tractor Pull in James Park - sponsored by “Cosner Family Farms”
5:00 PM Fireman’s Fish Fry - Firehouse
6:00 PM - 11:30 PM Beer Garden Open
Stage Entertainment - sponsored by “Cass Communications”
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM “Exit 52” Band with Robbie Mitchell
10:00 PM - 11:30 PM Nashville Recording Artist “Adam Craig Band”
SUNDAY, JUNE 29TH
9:00 AM Volleyball Tourney - Patty Creed 370-1093
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Car Show - contact Scott Anderson
Stage Entertainment - sponsored by “Transaction Marketing”
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM “Hipbone Sam” Band
SATURDAY
LOVE FEAST
FOOD KITCHEN
The Ashland Church of Christ has opened a Food Kitchen for ANYONE IN NEED, including the elderly, on each and every Saturday @ 12:00 Noon in the church basement. DINE-IN OR CARRY-OUTS available! Deliveries made to Ashland residents. Reservations SHOULD be made by Wednesday before the Saturday meal so enough food is
prepared. Call 217-248-5665 or 217-691-8163. Donations from area businesses and individuals would be greatly appreciated as well as
volunteers.
LOVE FEAST - a service dedicated to Christian Love and to strengthen the bonds and
spirit of harmony, goodwill and congeniality.
