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Volume 3 - Issue 3

From: Rebecca Canty, Superintendent

Date: February 18, 2010

Re: Press Release

A-C Central #262 is seeking a School

Board member for a one year term. If

interested, please submit a letter of

interest to President Virginia Thompson at 501 W. Buchanan

P.O. Box 260 Ashland, IL 62612 by March 12, 2010 at 3:00 PM.

Interviews for the vacant position will be held at the March 17th

Board meeting. If you have any questions, please call the Unit

office at

217-476-8112.

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Ashland Volunteer Fire Department

Pancake and Sausage Breakfast SPONSORED BY:

ASHLAND VOLUNTEER

FIRE DEPT Sunday, Marcy 7th, 2010

8:00a.m. - 2:00p.m. at

the Ashland Firehouse

Children (age 3-12) - $3.00

Adults - $5.00

SPRING FORWARD

ON

MARCH 14

CHURCH DIRECTORY BEREA CHRISTIAN CHURCH Minister Edward J.Moretto Youth Minister, Diann L. Hoagland [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 Rev. Howard Chartier Sunday School - 9:00 am Sunday Worship - 10:00 am

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Rev. L. Wayne Mollohan Youth Minister, Alice Kern [email protected] Sunday School - 9:30 am Sunday Worship - 10:30 am Wednesday Night Youth Group - 7:00 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. Patricia Hutton 476.8858 www.ashlandunitedmethodist.com Sunday Worship - 8:45 am Sunday School - 10:00 am Wednesday Prayer Service - 6:30 pm Choir Practice - 7:30 Youth Second Saturday - 10am - 2pm

NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH, s.b.c. Pastor Terry Beauchamp

www.newbeginningschristianfellowship.net contact: [email protected] Sunday‟s 1st Service @ 8:00 am Sunday School for all ages@ 9:10-10:00 am New Adult Singles Ministry @ 9:10 - 10:00 am at 308 West Washington, Ashland 2nd Service - 10:15 am YOUTH4TRUTH @ 6:30-7:30 pm Wednesday Corporate Prayer @ 7:00 pm Saturday‟s Men‟s Prayer Breakfast @ 8:00 am

Ashland United Methodist Church

Second Saturday is open to all chil-dren in the community who are between the ages of 3 years old

and in the 5th grade. There is music, crafts, games and

Bible lessons. Lunch is provided. As the name says, we meet on the Sec-

ond Saturday of each month from September to May.

Mark your calendars now!

Second Saturday 10:00 - 2:00

March 13

April 10

May 8

SECOND SATURDAY

“To Lent or not to Lent.”

by Edward J. Moretto, Minister, Berea Christian Church

At this time of year some churches/denominations formally observe the season of Lent. When I’m asked if Berea Christian Church observes Lent, I answer, “Yes and no.” This is not an evasive answer. Lent is that season set aside in formal church liturgy to prepare for the eventual crucifixion of Jesus Christ, and, for His ultimate Resurrection. The practice probably began somewhere during the fifth century A.D. (See footnote.) Berea Christian Church, a congregation of Christians which traces its origins to an early 19th Century movement in sev-eral denominations to restore the faith and practices of the first century Church, does not follow any liturgy other than that found in Acts 2:42. This is the “No” part of the answer to the question in the first paragraph. The “Yes” part of the answer deals with our practice of maintaining the unity of Christians prayed for by Jesus in John 17:20 ff. We participate in the Ashland/Pleasant Plains Ministerial Association. During the Lenten season we share in pulpit exchange and in hosting of Sunday eve-ning worship services. This is done in that spirit of unity for which Jesus prays. We share with our brothers and sisters in other Christian denominations, forgetting differences, and it is here that we raise funds, through offerings, to help those in need in the communities of Ashland and Pleasant Plains. Footnote: Thurston, H. (1910). Lent. In The Catho-lic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company. Retrieved Feb 17, 2010 from New Advent: http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09152a.htm

Monday, March 1 at 7:00 p.m. - Vacation Bible

School High Seas planning meeting for the commu-

nity VBS program this summer. Sponsored by First

Baptist Church of Ashland, Ashland United Method-

ist Church, Ashland Church of Christ, St. Augustine

Catholic Church and Berea Christian Church.

Wednesday, March 3, at 7:00 p.m. - Wild About

Jesus presented by Magician Richard Landry. This is

a free community event for everyone both young

and old.

Sunday, March 28 - 3:00 - 4:45 p.m.

All Around Easter at the First Baptist Church of

Ashland - This free event is a series of activities to

emphasize the various aspects of the Easter sea-

son. The community is invited and is a family

event. Look for some very interesting characters

when you arrive. Plan to stop by before you attend

the Lenten service at the Ashland Church of Christ

at 5:00 p.m. Tours start at 3:00 p.m. and run

every 15 minutes thereafter with the last tour be-

ginning at 4:30 p.m. Sponsored by the VBS coop-

erating churches.

First Baptist Church of Ashland

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Ashland, IL 62612

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The Rev. Alf E. Anderson

Rev. Alf E. Anderson, 95, of Ashland

died Friday, February 12, 2010, at St.

John‟s Hospice in Springfield.

He was born January 7, 1915, in Chi-

cago, the son of Arnt and Justine Jon-

hansen Anderson. He married Betty

Parkes on August 19, 1951, in cham-

paign; and she survives.

He is also survived by a son, Roger Anderson (wife, Mar-

tha) of Pleasant Plains; two daughters, Kathryn Anderson

of Rushville and Rev. Mary Ellen Sharp (husband, Jeff) of

Springfield; three grandchildren, Ryan Anderson (wife,

Carrie) of Jacksonville, Glen Anderson of Pleasant Plains,

and Emily Sharp of Springfield; a great-grandchild, Esme

Anderson; and several nieces and nephews.

Rev. Anderson received a ThB degree from Northern Bap-

tist Theological Seminary, Chicago, IL in 1942, a BA de-

gree from Baylor University, Waco, TX in 1944, and a BD

degree from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary in

1945. He was ordained to Christian ministry on April 28,

2943. He pastured churches in Wisconsin and Illinois in-

cluding: Berea Christian Church, south of Prentice, First

Baptist Church of Rosewood Heights, and First Baptist

Church of Ashland.

He owned and operated Anderson Jewelry and Fine Watch

Repair in Ashland from 1955 to 1986. He was a member

of First Baptist Church in Ashland.

An accomplished and gifted pianist, Alf authored many

articles for the Ashland Sentinel and enjoyed participating

in the Senior Olympics.

Funeral services were held at First Baptist Church in Ash-

land, with the Rev. Wayne Mollohan officiating. Burial was

at Farmington Cemetery in Farmingdale.

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ALEXA HAGER NAMED STUDENT

OF

THE MONTH

AT

A-C

CENTRAL

Congratulations to Alexa Hager for being selected

Student – of – the – Month for January at A-C Cen-

tral High School. Miss Hager is the daughter of Ben

Hager and Susie Hager of Ashland.

Alexa is a leader both in and out of the classroom

as evidenced by her involvement in various school

activities. She is her class Vice-President, as well as

a member of STAR (President), Student Council

(Secretary), Spring Musical, Fall Play, Concert,

Marching and Pep Band, Natural Helpers, and Year-

book.

Miss Hager plans on attending college but is unde-

cided where at this point. She plans on studying

The following is a list of basket

themes:

Stone - Petite Picasso

TeRonde - Gardening

Dearing - March Madness

Pettit - Nascar

Biermann - Cardinal Fan Basket

Newman - Coca Cola

Kant - Family Entertainment Night

Walle - Chocolate Lovers

Privia - Baby Shower

Rubert - Reading Basket

Arnold - Fishing

Petefish - Summer Fun

Kesselring - Hunting

VanMeter – Cooking

217.741.3874

NEAL‟S BARBER SHOP

Ashland, IL 62612

Hours: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Tuesday - Saturday Closed Sundays & Mondays

Effective

January 2010

Haircuts - $10.00

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

Meal Prices: $5 (12 and older) $3(5-12) Free (4 and under)

Bingo Price: $1.00 a card (good all night)

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.

CHESS CLUB IS BACK... Thursday, 7:00 pm, Church of Christ

Parsonage ASHLAND U-HELP...

Any student may apply for up to $500 loan with an interest rate of 3%. Applications are available at West Central Bank in Ashland.

ASHLAND WOMANS CLUB … March 2 - 1:30, Habitat for Humanity given by Les

Hulquist. SENIOR SAINTS…

Senior Saints meet at T.O.‟s Pizza in Virginia, March 20 at 6:00 pm. Make reservations with Donna at 476-8848 before March 17th.

ASHLAND CITY WIDE GARAGE SALES… Help for cabin fever! Mark your calendar and start

cleaning your closets now. The annual Ashland Spring Garage Sales will be Saturday, April 17th.

LOOKING AHEAD… In January of 2011, The First Baptist Church of Ashland will be celebrating the 125th Anniversary of it‟s founding.

BLAIRS ARE GRANDPARENTS… Amber and Adam Blair, Springfield, had a daugh-

ter, Ally Madison Blair, Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010. Grandparents are Paula Howe of Kincaid and J.R. and Kathie Blair of Ashland. Great grandparents

are Paul and Sandy Bandy of Kincaid, Bill and Helen Blair of Petersburg, and Paul and Wanda Williams of Ashland. Congratulations, J.R. and

Kathie, and Paul and Wanda!! ESKEW RACING PARTY…

Everyone be sure to come to The Still, in New Ber-lin, on March 13th for the Eskew Racing Party. There will be free food, live band, auction, and a

50/50 raffle. Come on out for a great time! Hope to see you there!

BITS-N-PIECES

March Anniversaries

1 - Bob & Jean Briggs 6 - Edgar Jr. & Joyce Robinson 9 - Steve & Phyllis Aggert

22 - Gailen & Monica Thronley 29 - Scott & Mickey Anderson

March

Birthdays

1 - Dorothy Taylor 4 - Eddie Troxell 6 - Carl Wester 6 - Heather Watkins (21)

9 - Tom Heather Jr.

10 - Diane Heather Boehme 17 - Jim Briggs 17 - Kathie Blair

Run fast as you can

but I can out run any man

whether he be short or extremely tall

work for the village or work for the law

my nice friendly neighbors were part of the

bunch?

one down the street even offered me lunch

how dumb do they think that I must be

to let them get their “paws” on me!

Just when I thought I’d call it quits

the old town barber joins the mix

one more trip across town would do

he’s not a dog lover like most of you

I decided to make Don Smiths my last stop

crawl under a trailer and wait for my pop

I will now put my “doggie” smirk aside

and say thanks to all who tried to save my hide

My parents Scott & Kendra Whittington

says a great big THANKYOU, also!!

- Hobo 19 - Bev Spicer 20 - Stan Fulton 20 - Sue Pschirrer 21 - Jennifer Allen

23 - Jackson Allen

28 - Barb Blakeman 29 - Amber Millburg

MARCH SCHOOL CALENDAR

Mar. 5 HS Track @ IC 4:00

Mar. 6 JH 8A VB Regionals

6th Grade Boys BB @ Triopia

Tourney

IHSA Solo/Ensemble Contest

PTO Family Fun Night @ C-ville

Mar. 8 HS Scholastic Bowl

Mar. 9 PTO Meeting @ Ashland 7:00 pm

Mar. 10 School Dismiss at 2:11 pm

Mar. 12 School Dismiss at 2:11 pm


Mar. 15 NO SCHOOL – Teacher Inst.

Mar. 16 HS SB/BB vs. Bunker Hill 4:30 pm

Mar. 18 HS SB/BB vs. Carrollton 4:30 pm


Mar. 20 HS BB vs. Illini Central 10:00 am

Mar. 22 HS SB vs. Rushville 4:30 pm

HS BB vs. South Fulton 4:30 pm

Mar. 23 HS SB/BB @ Greenfield 4:30 pm

HS Track @ ISD 4:00 pm

Mar. 25 HS Track @ Beardstown 4:00 pm

JH Track @ Auburn 4:15 pm

HS SB/BB @ Calhoun 4:30 pm

Mar. 26 HS SB @ Plains 4:30 pm

Mar. 29 HS SB @ Auburn 4:30 pm

HS BB @ Lewistown 4:30 pm

Mar. 30 JH Track @ Porta 4:00 pm

HS SB/BB vs. West Central

4:30 pm

Mar. 31 Jr. High Solo/Ensemble @

Ashland HS Track @ Jacksonville

4:00 pm

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217.452.7716 Matt Petefish

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217.323.3018 Debbie Jones

815 W. Clinton Rushville, IL 62681

217.322.6230 Kala Peacock

West Central Insurance

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E-mail: [email protected]

formerly known As:

Newell Insurance Agency, Inc. 108 W. Editor Street Ashland, IL 62612

217.476.3354

Jeffrey A. Donnan - Kay Handy Ora Lee Campbell - Kristen Arthalony

Other Locations:

651 S. Job St., Virginia, IL. 62691

710 Maple Ave., Rushville, IL. 62681

www.extension.uiuc.edu/cassschuyler

Jodie Tate, County Director

Event Calendar

Mar. 9 - The Elusive Morel Telenet, 1:00, Virginia

Mar. 9 - Extension Reorganization Public Meeting, 6-8:00 p.m., U of I Extension Center, Illini Auditorium, IL. State Fair-

grounds, Springfield

Mar. 11 - The Elusive Morel Telenet, 7:00, Virginia

Mar. 23 - A Gardener’s Guide to Plant Propagation Telenet, 1:00 p.m., Virginia

Mar. 25 - A Gardener’s Guide to Plant Propagation Telenet,

7:00 p.m., Virginia

April 10 - 4-H Trivia Night, St. Luke‟s Catholic Hall, Virginia

For more information or to register for any of our upcoming events, please call: Cass Co. Extension office at 217-452-3211

http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/cassschuyler

Junctions 123 & 125 - Ashland, Illinois 62612

We are going into your 51st year with big plans!!

Our garden center and Lucky‟s will both open for the season in April. All of us are excited about that! We

do enjoy the burgers! If you have any special

requests from the garden center - let us know. We will be happy to order anything you wish.

We look forward to seeing you in April and every day until then!

This spring, Ashland citizens will see construction of two water lines into town, one from the west and one from the south. Great Plains Construction out of Missouri is the contractor for this project. These lines will

connect the village with North Morgan Water Cooperative and Cass Rural Water. At the same time, Wallbaum Plumbing of Ashland will be replacing all of the water meters in town, along with about one hundred meter pits and the billing software.. The new meters will be “radio read”, transmitting the readings electronically onto a laptop computer, and then downloaded onto the billing software without any chance of human error in reading the meters, writing the numbers down, and then manually entering them into the computer. The new

meters will also be able to record continuous water flow for a 24 hour period, potentially indicating a water

line break. The Illinois EPA will fund these improvements with a zero percent interest loan over twenty years, and will

forgive twenty five percent of the principal under the 2009 Economic Stimulus Bill. Even with those favorable terms, the citizens of Ashland will experience higher water rates than in the past. Whereas water rates are currently $7.65 per thousand gallons, the new rate will be $22.00 for the first thousand gallons, then $9.25 per thousand after that. That will amount to about a $17.55 per month increase for a home using three thou-

sand gallons. Although this is a substantial amount, doing nothing is NOT an option. The Illinois EPA is withholding several violations of our water treatment plant because we are working to secure an alternate water source and plant. To correct these violations would require several million dollars of upgrades to our existing plant.

Our crystal ball is sometimes not as clear as one would wish for when looking at twenty or more years into the future. The village board has looked at alternatives for at least nine years, and several options have been proposed. In light of today‟s information, this path that we are setting upon seems to have the best long

term results for our community.

CHANGES COMING TO

ASHLAND’S WATER SYSTEM

Gardner Construction

2878 Panther Grove Road

Ashland, IL 62612

Cell: 217-341-3415

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217-476-8135

Remodel Kitchen & Baths

Replace Roof &

Room Additions

Plumbing-Heating-Air Conditioning - Backhoe-Trenching

Phone:

(217)476-3595

115 W. Freemont St.

PO Box 136

Ashland, IL 62612

We Do It All

In Just 1 Call!

Jim - Todd - Travis

Wallbaum Development Inc.

January, February, March Grand Prize Drawing the end of March

March 1 - Ken Bradbury, Ashland Library, 7pm

March 2 - Ken Bradbury, Pleasant Plains, 7pm

March 11 - Barb Nowack, Crepe Dinner, Pleas-

ant Plains, 7pm (postponed from earlier date)

March 25 - Author Troy Taylor, Pleasant

Plains, 7pm. Author of Haunted Illinois Kicks off

Summer Reading Program.

The Reading tournament continues to the end

of March.

LENTEN SERVICES SCHEDULE 2010

February 28, 2010

Berea Christian Church ~ 5 PM

Preaching ~ Howard Chartier

March 7, 2010

Pleasant Plains Church of Christ

Preaching ~ Dave McHenry

March 14, 2010

New Beginnings Christian Fellowship (SBA) ~ 5 PM

Preaching ~ John Sheppard

March 21, 2010

Peter Cartwright UMB ~ 5 PM

Preaching ~ Keith Masten

March 28, 2010

Ashland Church of Christ ~ 5 PM

Preaching ~ Pat Hutton

April 2, 2010

Good Friday ~ 7 PM

Richland Creek Baptist Church

Preaching ~ Terry Beauchamp

April 4, 2010

Easter Sunrise Service ~ 6:30 AM

Ashland United Methodist Church

Preaching ~ Wayne Mollohan

6TH GRADE LADY KNIGHTS LOSE TO PORTA

The 6th Grade Lady Knights lost to a tough serving PORTA team 16-25; 23-25; 22-25. Courtney Beddingfield led the Knights with 5 points followed by D‟Arcy Buker with 4. Lindsey Zulawski se4rved up 3 points as Nicole Newcomer, Brittany Smith, and Rebekah Helmich all scored 2. Sidney Donnan, Lauren Pinney, Emilee Rives, Gretchen Throgmorton, Abby Clark, Hailey Allan, Kayla Moffitt, and Alex Brue all had 1 point. The 6th Grade Lady Knights are now 2-2.

7TH GRADE LADY KNIGHTS DEFEAT PORTA

The 7th Grade Lady Knights defeated

PORTA 25-18; 25-19. In the first game,

Baylee Smith served up 5 points in a row

for a to give the Knights a 12-11 lead. The

Knights never trailed again in the first

game as Smith served up game point.

In the second game, Alexis Henson served

7 points in a row for an 8-4 Knight lead.

Becca Wegs then served up 4 points fol-

lowed by McKenzie Stephens with 3 more

for a 19-9 Knight lead. Henson then came

back and served up match point on an ace

serve.

Henson and Wegs both served up 8 points

as Henson had 7 aces and Wegs served up

5 aces. Smith scored 7 points on 2 aces as

Stephens added 4 points with 2 aces. Jaime

Herder and Kylie Alexander both served up

3 points as Alexander had 3 aces and

Herder had 2. Alexander also had 4 assists.

The 7th Grade Lady Knights are now 5-3.

8TH GRADE LADY KNIGHTS DEFEAT PORTA

The 8th Grade Lady Knights defeated PORTA 25-3; 25-6. In the first game, Sydnee Henry served up 13 points in a row for a 14-1 Knight lead. After 3 points by Natane Butler, Madalyn Elder scored 5 points. The Knights won the first game on a rally point. The second game was much as the first as Breann Knapp started the Knight scor-ing with 3 points followed by Henry with 3. Maureen Armstrong then served up 13 points as Elder finished up the game with 3 points. Henry scored 16 points on 10 aces with 6 assists. Armstrong added 13 points on 5 aces. Elder had 8 points on 5 aces. Knapp and Butler had 3 points as Butler had 5 kills. Shelbi Thornley had 2 kills

and Kaitlin Throgmorton had 2 blocks.

The 8th Grade Lady Knights are now 5-3.

COMING SOON!

MARCH 1, @ 7PM ASHLAND LOCATION - PRAIRIE SKIES PLD

MARCH 2, @ 7PM PLEASANT PLAINS LOCATION

KEN BRADBURY

Ashland Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts will be scouting for food

on March 13th. They will pick up the food on your porches

or you can bring it by the Methodist Church. All the food

collected will stay in Ashland.

Also on the evening of March 13th the Cub Scouts will be

having there pinewood derby. There will also be an open

race for anyone to enter for $10.00 and a trophy for 1st

place. We have a corporate race with a traveling plaque for

the winner of that race. The cost for the corporate race is

$25.00. This is a fun night and the proceeds help the pack with

expenses. There will be a concession stand

that night so come and eat and enjoy the

night.

Any questions on either the Scouting

for Food or the Pinewood Race contact

Leslie Winkelman @ 217 691 9581

On February 13, 2010 the A-C Central S.T.A.R organization sponsored the Sweetheart dance in the school cafeteria .

The Junior Court Attendants were as follows: Devon Armstrong, Fallon Devlin, Drew Hoffman, Brittany Strib-

ling, Chad Homer, and Madalyn Allen. The Senior Court Members

were as follows: Alyx Smith, Cass Wessel, Morgan Holmes, Levi Carlock, Amanda Hoffman, Dylan Armstrong, Grace Johnson,

John Atterbery, Raya Cloninger, and Matt Simon. Grace Johnson and Cameron Hager were the prince and princess returning from

2009, and presented their titles to Brittany Stribling and Devon Armstrong. The King and Queen from 2009 were Jeni Rives and Brett Stuhmer. Brett Stuhmer was unable to attend because of

his military obligations. The King and Queen for the 2010 Sweetheart Dance were Cass Wessel and Grace Johnson. The

dance theme was “Love Song” and was a great success.

Pictured: 2010 King Cass Wessel and Queen Grace John-son

Lexi Hager recently was presented an award

during the annual Illinois Music Educators Associations All-State Conference on Thursday

Jan. 28, 2010. Lexi, daughter of Susie and Benny Hager of Ashland, submitted an original

piece of art work to be juried and considered for the cover of the Illinois Music Journal. The Illi-

nois Music Journal is the publication sent to mu-

sic teachers across the entire state of Illinois. Lexi‟s creation was selected as 3rd place in the

competition. She is seen here accepting her award from IMEA State President John Heath on the left and IMEA publication editor Bill Froom on

the right.

Congratulations Lexi – GREAT JOB!

Christopher Devlin, of Ashland, IL, was honored as a recipient of the Jonathan

Baldwin Turner (JBT) Scholarship during a banquet held at the Illini Union on the

Urbana Campus of the University of Illinois. Christopher is majoring in agricultural

and biological engineering. Christopher graduated from A-C Central High School

and is the son of Chris and Terri Devlin. Christopher‟s JBT Scholarship is funded by

John Deere.

The University of Illinois college of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sci-

ences (ACES) established the JBT Scholarship Program to recognize high school

students who have demonstrated academic excellence, good citizenship, and lead-

ership skills. Jonathan Baldwin Turner, a pioneer of agricultural education in Illinois

and the nation, epitomized the spirit and the intent of the scholarships bearing his

name.

This year, 52 high school students of diverse social background and geographic

origins were awarded a JBT Scholarship 31st anniversary of the program. Con-

gratulations to Christopher!

DEVLIN AWARDED SCHOLARSHIP

TO COLLEGE OF ACES

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COMING SATURDAY MARCH 27, 2010

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UNCLE TYKIE’S IS NOW OPEN FOR BREAKFAST

SATURDAY, SUNDAY & MONDAY’S

7AM-11AM

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CHICKEN ON THURSDAYS AND ALL YOU CAN EAT FISH

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Uncle Tykie’s Frequent Dinners card

Get 10 Punches and your 11th

Dinner up to a $10.95 value is on me

1 Punch per visit

PTO Sponsors Book Sale to Benefit A-C Central Middle & Sr. High School Library

February was a great month for the A-C Central Library in Ashland. The PTO sponsored

the Scholastic Book Sale during winter parent/teacher conferences in an attempt to

increase the paperback offerings in the school library. Scholastic Inc. offered a substantial

quantity of quality reading and reference materials for the library’s collection as an

incentive. All middle and high school students and faculty will be the beneficiaries of this

project. Thanks to all who made purchases or volunteered to work during the event!

March 2010 - Ashland Scoop

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