New Douglas news for the week of March 31

By Rachel Beckett

For the News Leader

Updated March 31, 2016 7:51 AM

August, the youngest daughter of New Douglas residents David and Whitney Ernst, is looking forward to a bright future after receiving fantastic care at Shriners Hospitals for Children. Her most recent celebration was the removal of her cast. August shows off the new Barbie doll she got from her Shriner friends for being a brave girl. Her next appointment is slated for her second birthday. Courtesy photo

Churches start new youth group

A new youth group to be started by the churches of new Douglas. The group is for ages 1-18. Gym activities, field trips and more are being considered. Many more details to come. For more information contact George Grindstaff through the New Douglas Baptist Church at (217) 456-6161.

Township to hold annual meeting

New Douglas Township will hold its annual meeting at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12 at the New Douglas Rec Plex, 310 S. Main St. The agenda for the meeting will include the election of a moderator, reports the the township attorney, supervisor and highway commissioner, reports on the progress of the Rec Plex and community garden/village market and comments from electors.

Rec Plex calendar available online

The New Douglas Rec Plex calendar is available on their Facebook page. Included on this calendar is a complete set of dates available for the use of the gymnasium, park pavilion and baseball diamond. Visit https://www.facebook.com/NewDouglasTownship for all inquiries as well as (618) 946-7223.

Meals on Wheels needs drivers

New Douglas Meals on Wheels is looking for summer substitute drivers. There would be one or two deliveries per month. Contact Linda Huntsinger to volunteer or to request deliveries at (618) 402-1726.

Community Center Rental

The New Douglas Community Center can be rented for events. Contact Mary at (618) 541-2259 to reserve a time.

Local Meetings

Senior Citizens Club: The Senior Citizens Club is looking for new members ages 55 and up. Visiting seniors are asked to stop by on Feb. 9 at 11:30 a.m. for a free lunch and bingo at the Community Center. Please consider joining.

Village Board: The next monthly meeting will be Feb.15 at the Community Center at 7 p.m.

New Douglas Township: The Township Board meets every second Thursday at 310 S. Main St. (Rec Plex) at 7:30 p.m.

Fire Department: 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.m.

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

This story was originally published March 31, 2016 at 2:51 AM with the headline "New Douglas news for the week of March 31."