A-C CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL POST PROM PARTY BEING PLANNED
SCOUTING FOR FOOD MARCH 14TH
Helping others is a basic scouting principle and the A-C Central High School Junior & Senior Parents are impact of providing for “those without” cannot be hosting a post prom party at the Springfield Racquet measured. The food collected will be donated to & Fitness Center after the prom on May 2, 2009. the Ashland Food Bank and distributed to those with the most need. We are all aware of the Prom night is one of the most exciting and memora- economic situation here and across the nation. ble nights for high school students: however, it can People need help, and now is the time to step up be one of the most dangerous. Our goal is to proto the plate. vide a safe, drug-free, and alcohol-free environment. Students that attend the post prom party are Scouts will pick up the bags of food on Saturday, locked in for the night, thus providing a fun and safe March 14th between 9:00 – 12:00. Food can also place for our students and peace of mind for parbe dropped off at the Ashland Methodist Church ents. from 9:00 – 12:00 on Saturday, March 14 th. For The party will feature fun activities, food, entertainment, and prizes. Each year we have almost every junior and senior registered to attend along with their guest. We have such high attendance because students look forward to the event each year. The success of this event largely depends upon the effort put forth by many individuals and organizations. The post prom party is funded by donations from businesses, friends, and families. In order to provide our students with a safe fun environment, monetary donations are needed. Any amount is greatly appreciated. If you would like to make a donation, please make checks payable to: A-C Central High School Post Prom, and mail to: Melissa Mohr, 2334 Hwy 23, Ashland, Illinois 62612 “P.S. I LOVE YOU” A-C CENTRAL’S STAR 2009 VALENTINE’S DANCE On February 14th 2009, the Students Teaching About Resistance (STAR) organization hosted the annual dance. The theme for this year’s dance was “P. S. I Love You.” Decorations and music were selected to correspond with the theme, while officers and committee members created a night for students to enjoy a healthy lifestyle choice opportunity to dance the night away. Students initiated an open invitation to students from Virginia High School to attend our mid-winter dance. A coronation was held at 7:15 with the announcement of the 2009 Prince Cameron Hager and Princess Grace Johnson crowned by the 2008 Prince Jacob Keeney and Princess Taylor Jacobs. Brock Thompson returned from IC as the 2008 King to crown Brett Stuhmer as the 2009 King and Kaylie Honkala returned from Millikin to crown Jeni Rives as the 2009 Queen. Refreshments of homemade cookies and punch were provided for the students at 9:00. Todd Schroder’s D. J. Service of Springfield provided music for the occasion.
more information, contact Richard Gutmann at 741 -3977, 404 W. Editor, Ashland. Ladies’ Prayer Breakfast Schedule 2009 Mar. 7 - New Beginnings Christian Fellowship Apr. 4 - Ashland United Methodist May 2 - Ashland First Baptist “Don’t worry about anything, but pray about everything. With thankful hearts offer up your prayers and requests to God.” - Phillipians 4:6 *Meet each month @ 9:00 am - Each group responsible for making arrangements if schedule change is needed.* Contact person for each church: Dorothy Taylor - Methodist - 476-3581 Marcia Masten - Richland Creek - 691-5469 Glenda Schleyhahn - First Baptist - 476-8829 Becky King - New Beginnings - 891-3454 Betty Higgason - Church of Christ - 476-3824 Elaine Roth - St. Augustine - 476-3984
Prairie Skies Public Library District March 30 Ashland Tea, 7:00, Samantha Boston March 31 Pleasant Plains Tea, 7:00, Samantha Boston Summer Reading Program Begins June 8 - July 13 in Ashland, 1:00 - 2:00 June 9 to July 14th in Pleasant Plains, 1:00 - 2:00 The theme this year is “Reading on The Wild Side” Watch for exciting programs. Ashland Location Hours: Mon / Wed: 9 am - 7 pm Tues / Thurs / Fri: 9 am - 5 pm Sat: 9 am - 2 pm
Pleasant Plains Location Hours: Mon / Wed / Fri: 9 am - 5pm Tues / Thurs: 9 am - 7 pm Sat: 9 am - 2 pm