New Douglas News for the week of Aug. 13

By Rachel Beckett

For the News Leader

August 12, 2015 1:54 PM

Troop 426 of New Douglas spent the day canoeing at Whispering Oaks in Salem, Ill., on Aug. 5. They discussed safety in canoe, learned how to communicate with the canoe mate, explore the lake and had the freedom to make decisions so they would not tip the canoe. The Juniors and Cadettes were paired with Brownies, and overall it went very well. The troop is looking forward to its camping trip in September to Camp Butterfly in the Farmington, Mo., area. Pictured are Joanna Fogg, Haleigh Rensing, Lexi Fogg, Hanna Rensing, Erin Brown, Cheyenne Choat, Elizabeth Brown, Caleope Smith, Wyatt Choat, and Mattie McNealy. Troop 426 will meet the second and fourth Wednesdays each month starting on Aug. 26 at the New Douglas Fire Department, 103 E. Allen St.

Car show, swap meet planned for Saturday

The Billy Jo Jack Jimbob McGee Hot Rod Round-Up Car Show & Cruise will be held at the New Douglas American Legion on Saturday, Aug. 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. A Route 66 cruise will follow to Annie’s Frozen Custard in Glen Carbon.

The car, truck and van parts swap meet will start at 9 a.m. Snow cones, barbecue, and soft drinks available for purchase from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Route 66 Ridez of Hamel gift shop will also be on-site.

Be one of the first 10 to pre-register and receive a free T-shirt. Additional T-shirts available for purchase while supplies last.

There will be 50-50 drawings at 1 and 3 p.m. Also, you can test your knowledge with muscle car trivia. The People’s Choice Award will be presented to the Best of Show at 3:30 p.m. Live music will be provided by Krush from noon to 4 p.m.

Call or text Billy at (618) 420-4633 or Elaine at (618) 420-2126 for more information.

Fire department fish fry was a great success

The New Douglas Fire Department fish fry was a great success.

The department would like to thank all who volunteered to make the event possible. The department would also like to thank everyone who stopped by to support the organization by purchasing meals.

Money raised from the fish fry will go toward purchasing necessary equipment and equipment maintenance.

The department looks forward to inviting everyone to its next fundraiser in November, a pancake and sausage breakfast. The date is yet to be determined.

Sign up now for the Car and Motorcycle Show/Craft Fair & Chili Cook-off

New Douglas’ annual Car and Motorcycle Show/Craft Fair & Chili Cook-off to be held Saturday, Sept. 12 at New Douglas Township Park.

Car and Motorcycle Show registration will be from 9 a.m. to noon. Judging from noon to 3 p.m. Awards will be handed out at 4 p.m.

Chili registration will be from 9 a.m. to noon. Chili judging begins at noon.

Funds raised will support the restoration of the Old New Douglas Firehouse.

There will also be kids games and contests, 50-50 drawing, bounce house, and refreshment stand. Krispy Kreme donuts for sale at 7 a.m.

There will also be a gun raffle. Tickets are $10 each or three for $25. The gun to be raffled is a Henry Silver Eagle .17HMR rifle. It is No. 784 out of first thousand, retail price is $879. This will be given away on Sept. 12 at the Car Show. You may also see this gun at Sportsman Choice at 311 W. St. John St in Litchfield. They also have a shooting range there.

For more information on the Car and Motorcycle Show/Craft Fair & Chili Cook-off, contact Barb Basset at (618) 593-3510.

NDVFD plans fall breakfast fundraiser

On Sunday, Nov. 8, the New Douglas Volunteer Fire Department will have a breakfast fundraiser from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the fire house, 105 E. Allen St. in New Douglas. Call (217) 456-6221 for more information.

Local Meetings

The Senior Citizens Club is looking for new members. Ages 55 and up. Visiting seniors are asked to stop by on Sept. 8 at 11:30 a.m. for a free lunch and bingo at the Community Center. Please consider joining.

The next monthly meeting of the New Douglas Village Board will have a committee meeting Sept. 7 at 7 p.m., open to the public.

The New Douglas Township Board will next meet at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 10.

New Douglas Baptist Church’s monthly business meeting will be Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m., with worship practice every Wednesday from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

The New Douglas Fire Department meets every Monday (except the third Monday) every month. The department is actively looking for new members. Minimum age requirement to join the department is 18. Contact Chief Danny Robertson at (217) 456-6221 for more information.

The American Legion meets every second Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

The Masonic Lodge meets every third Wednesday at 7 p..

Community Center

The New Douglas Community Center Hall can be rented for events. Contact Linda Huntsinger (618) 402-1726 to reserve a time.

Contact New Douglas reporter Rachel Beckett at (618) 971-6687 or email rtevis1@hotmail.com.

This story was originally published August 12, 2015 at 1:54 PM with the headline "New Douglas News for the week of Aug. 13."