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 Enjoy The Pool Before Back To School! |
The Clifton Pool will officially close for the summer on Sunday, August 24th. Normal operating
hours will continue until Sunday, August 17th. The pool will then be open from 1 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 19-20, and Saturday and Sunday, August 23-24. The pool will be closed Thursday and Friday, August 21-22. The pool will cose early on a daily basis if there is low attendance, said manager Brenda Yohnka. Enjoying a Tuesday afternoon pool session were Jadyn Lindroth, 9, and McKenna Goldtrap, 7, of Clifton.
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| In This Edition |
Coming To A Library Near You ... The Lincoln-Douglas Debates. See page 2.
Grand Jury Indicts 13 August 7th. See page 3.
Russ Mann: A Lynching .... See page 4.
Rich Miller: A Win-Win For Education? See page 4.
Capitol Clips And Quips From Rep. Shane Cultra. See page 4.
George Street Bake Sale Raises Dough! See page 6.
What’s On The Calendar? See page 6.
CHS’ Abadie Studies In Japan. See page 7.
The Mystery Photo. See page 7.
FFA Helps With Canteen At Bloodmobile. See page 8.
Relay For Life Honors Grand Club. See page 9.
In Pursuit Of Trivia. See page 11. Old-Time Farming Near Ashkum. See page 12. Pick up a copy of this week's edition at these locations or Subscribe Online : Shoven's Food Mart - Ashkum Fast N Fresh - Ashkum
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| In This Edition |
Area Grain Elevators Merge. See page 2.
Russ Mann: Thank You For Calling .... See page 4.
Rich Miller: It Can Drive One Crazy. See page 4.
Capitol Clips And Quips From Rep. Shane Cultra. See page 4.
Frieda Peters To Celebrate 90th. See page 5.
Back To School Immunizations. How Important Are They? See page 5.
The Mystery Photo: Take Two. See page 6.
Caregiving With Hospice. Page 7.
Sweeneys Hold 34th Annual Reunion. See page 7.
CHS Volleyball TryOuts August 13-15. See page 7.
Marla Behrends To Help Unveil ‘08 Butter Cow. See page 7.
Blood Drives To Be Held August 12-13. See page 8.
Who Were Miltie’s First Guests? See Page 11.
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| Photos from Iroquois County Fair and L'Erable Homecoming |
Two of the area's most anticipated events took place in July. The L'Erable Homecoming on July 13th and the Iroquois County Fair which closed with Monday's 4-H and FFA livestock sale, both enjoyed beautiful midwestern summer weather and in spite of news of economic woes, both drew large crowds of happy people.
Pictures from both events, as well as the late June "Taste of Ashkum " can be found in our photo galleries. See a photo you like? Click the "Buy Print" button beneath a photo to purchase a copy.
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View Iroquois County Fair Photo Gallery
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| In This Edition |
Got Talent? Ashkum Homecoming Will Have A Stage! See page 2. Mother Goose To Visit CCLD. Page 2.
Russ Mann: Bailing Out Incompetence. See page 4.
Rich Miller: Better To Just Fix The Door. See page 4. Capitol Clips And Quips From Rep. Shane Cultra. See page 4.
Maintenance Men Commended In Chebanse. See page 5. Clifton Adopts Appropriations Ordinance See page 5.
Tribune, Today Show Feature Ashkum’s Garry Lanoue. See page 7. Ashkum Seniors Learn About “Lifestation”. See page 8.
What’s On The Calendar?. See pages 9.
Register For School In Unit 4 Aug. 7-8. See pages 9.
In Pursuit Of Trivia. See Page 11. Pick up a copy of this week's edition at these locations or Subscribe Online : Shoven's Food Mart - Ashkum Fast N Fresh - Ashkum
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| In This Edition |
Sweeney To Serve On IBA Ag Advisory Committee. See page 2. Retired Teachers Meet At Onarga Academy. Page 3. Russ Mann: With Friends Like That .... See page 4.
Rich Miller: Stay Tuned For Fun! See page 4.
Capitol Clips And Quips From Rep. Shane Cultra. See page 4.
Our Readers Write. See page 5.
Summertime Is For Reunions!. See page 5.
KVTA Presents 101 Dalmations At CHS. See page 6.
Ashkum Blood Drive Exceeds Quota. See page 6.
The Mystery Photo: Take Two. See pages 7.
Fun In L’Erable! See page 9.
What’s On The July Calendar? See page 9.
In Pursuit Of Trivia. See Page 11.
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| Central 5K Memorial Race Honors Dawn Schafer |
 More than 200 participants took part in Saturday’s Central 5K Memorial Race which honored the memory of Dawn Schafer. The event was held at Clifton’s Village Park and throughout the east side streets. Pictured following the race/walk are Dawn’s parents, Don and Elsie Schafer of Chebanse, center, and their family.
Dawn Schafer was at the end of her junior year at Cental High School when she lost her brief battle with viral pneumonia on May 9, 1984. She was a twin sister to Dean Schafer of Chebanse, and sister to Kim Astroth of Normal, Dianne Schaafsma of Momence, Judy Torres of Houston, Texas, David and Dennis Schafer of Chebanse, and Ann Jensen of Clifton. Dawn had dreams of becoming a teacher but during her stay in the hospitals, she considered a career in nursing. She was an academic, athletic and spiritual inspiration to all who knew her. Proceeds from the memorial race will provide scholarships for some 2009 Central High School graduates. For a complete list of race winners and their times visit http://Central5KMemorial.com. Click Here to View or Purchase Photos
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| Taste of Ashkum Photos |
 Kids of all ages enjoyed a “Taste of Ashkum” Saturday evening as the Ashkum Main Street Business Association launched the summer festival season. A cool breeze provided a bit of respite from the recent hot weather. A larger than average crowd enjoyed the variety of foods, a Jaws of Life display by the Ashkum Firemen, a kiddie tractor pull, drawings and prizes. Capping the evening was a street dance with music by The All Star Music Machine. Casi Gray and Cindy Gray stayed busy throughout the evening painting lovely designs on beautiful little faces.
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| In This Edition |
Mobile Claims Center Can Visit Disaster Areas. See page 2.
Girls In Grades 2-8 Attend Summer Volleyball Camp. See page 3.
Russ Mann: “Supreme Court”-ing Disasters. See page 4.
Rich Miller: Budget Cuts ... Things To Remember. See page 4.
Capitol Clips And Quips From Rep. Shane Cultra. See page 4.
Tasting Ashkum. Ashkum Has Taste. See page 5.
Summer Baseball Teams Enter Post Season Play. See page 6.
Historical Society Garden Walk. See page 6.
The Mystery Photo. See page 7.
What’s On The July Calendar? See page 8.
In Pursuit Of Trivia. See Page 11.
July 8, 1893. What Was Happening? See page 12.
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| In This Edition |
Merkle-Knipprath Residents Honor Leo Zullo. See page 2. Central High Posts Fourth Quarter, Semester Honors. See page 3.
College News. See page 3.
Russ Mann: War OR Peace? See page 4. Rich Miller: How Best To Call For Impeachment. See page 4.
Capitol Clips And Quips From Rep. Shane Cultra. See page 4.
What’s On The Calendar? See page 6.
Marek Junior Amateur Golf Tourney Is July 9th. See page 6.
Mutual Aid Honors Hero Firefighters. See page 6.
Consumer Water Reports For Ashkum, Chebanse. See pages 8-9.
The Mystery Photo Is Back. See page 7.
In Pursuit Of Trivia. See Page 11. Pick up a copy of this week's edition at these locations or Subscribe Online : Shoven's Food Mart - Ashkum Fast N Fresh - Ashkum
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| Wright, Clabby Lead CHS Class Of 2008 |
|  | Megan Wright
CHS Valedictorian | Nathan Clabby
CHS Salutatorian |
Commencement exercises for Central High School’s Class of 2008 were held Sunday at the school. Megan Katherine Wright led the class of 2008 as its Valedictorian. Nathan Adam Clabby was Salutatorian.
Megan is the daughter of Charles and Deanna Wright of Ashkum. She plans to major in secondary education at Olivet Nazarene University.
Nathan is the son of Kevin and Marge Clabby of Chebanse. He plans to major in mechanical engineering at Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville.
Both Megan and Nathan were recognized as Illinois State Scholars for the year 2007-08. Also recognized as Illinois State Scholars were Ryan Cailteux, Laura Elliot, Paden Gullquist, Seth Hartman, Kelsey Jensen, Brenna Larsen, Tahlia Merkle, and Alexander Sippel.
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| In This Edition |
May: How Wet Was It? See page 2. Ashkum Seniors Enjoy Picnics In The Park. See page 3. Russ Mann: Is That Any Way To Treat A Friend? See page 4. Rich Miller: Random Thoughts About The Rezko Verdict. See page 4. Capitol Clips And Quips From Rep. Shane Cultra. See page 4. Announce Honor Rolls For Nash, Chebanse Grade. Starting on page 6. Wanted: Talent For County Fair Revue. See page 6. What’s On The Calendar? See page 6. Megan Wright’s 2008 Valedictory Address For CHS. See page 8. Clifton’s Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. See page 9.
In Pursuit Of Trivia. See Page 11.
Ashkum Majors To Play In Tourney June 14-19. See page 12. Pick up a copy of this week's edition at these locations or Subscribe Online : Shoven's Food Mart - Ashkum Fast N Fresh - Ashkum
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| In This Edition ... |
Ventriloquist To Visit CCLD June 21st. See page 3. Russ Mann: Blood Lust And Political Campaigns. See page 4. Rich Miller: No Stomach For Another Brawl. See page 4. A House Divided: The Lincoln And Douglas Debates. See page 4. Meet The CHS Senior Class Of 2008. Starting on page 5. Honors Lists And Higher Education. See page 9. The Chebanse Sewer Project Nears Completion. See page 11. Nash Students Read To Feed The World’s Hungry. See page 11. Central Bank Awards $12,000 In Scholarships. See Page 12. What’s Your Talent? Enter The County Fair Talent Contest! See page 12. What’s On The Calendar? See page 12. In Pursuit Of Trivia. See page 15. Pick up a copy of this week's edition at these locations or Subscribe Online : Shoven's Food Mart - Ashkum Fast N Fresh - Ashkum
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| Central High Seniors Honor Classmates Memory |
 In spite of the chilly temperatures and drizzle, Central High School’s senior class held a balloon release Friday in memory of Katelyn Graham. Jon Lloyd, senior class officer, read a tribute to her as well as a poem. All the seniors released balloons that said Class of 2008.
Attached to the balloons were notes to Katy that the seniors had written during the week. Katy’s family attended along with several parents who were headed out to the “The Pit” with the class and sponsors for the annual senior picnic.
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Avoiding Ticks, Lyme Disease. See page 3. Russ Mann: My Thermomer Has Fallen! See page 4. Rich Miller: Will The Gov Magically Change His Ways? See page 4. Rep. Shane Cultra’s Capitol Clips. See page 4. Are The Kids Moving Back Into The Nest? See page 4. CHS Student To Study In Japan. See page 5. Casi Gray Brings Her Senior Art Show To Ashkum. Page 5. Evergreen A Final Resting Place For Many Veterans. See page 6. What’s On The Calendar? See Page 7. Bettenhausen To Attend Girls’ State. See page 7. Woman’s Club Takes Garden Tour. See page 7. Merkle-Knipprath Honors Ms. Houser. See page 8. The Mystery Photo. See page 9. Pick up a copy of this week's edition at these locations or Subscribe Online : Shoven's Food Mart - Ashkum Fast N Fresh - Ashkum
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