Kaitlyn Copley

Kaitlyn Copley

  • Joined: August 2, 2023
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LLCC offers College for Kids with more summer programs – Registration now open

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College for Kids at Lincoln Land Community College will offer more than 60 programs this summer from June 10-July 25 thanks to new and continuing partnerships. Most programs will be held at the Springfield campus, 5250 Shepherd Rd.

New this year are theater camps for grades 1-8. There are three camps — Introduction to Theater, Auditioning for Theater and Introduction to Production, which includes backstage elements like set and costume design.

Land of Lincoln Honor Flight set for May 14

Land of Lincoln Honor Flight

Mission #70 will serve 94 Veterans including 15 Korean Era veterans 79 Vietnam era veterans from 54 Central Illinois home towns of Altamont, Bethalto, Bloomington, Brighton, Casey, Champaign, Chandlerville, Chestnut, Clinton, Columbia, Cropsey, Danville, Dawson, Decatur, Dow, Effingham, Elizabeth, Farmer City, Fisher, Grafton, Greenville, Gurnee, Hettick, Jacksonville, Jerseyville, Lincoln, Litchfield, Longview, Loves Park, Mahomet, Marion, Mason City, Mattoon, Monmouth, Mt Zion, Neoga, Newton, Normal, Petersburg, Pleasant Plains, Rantoul, Rochester, Roxana, Rushville, Secor, Shelbyville, Sherman, Sorento, Southern View, Springfield, Teutopolis, Thomasboro, Topeka and Tuscola as well as Cotter AR and McKinze TN.  Our May 14th veterans represent all branches of the military as well as the Air National Guard and the Army National Guard.

Focus on Faith – Will you pray for me?

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How many times have we heard a person on the news say something like, “Our thoughts and prayers are with them.” Are they really? I mean, are they really praying? It sounds nice to say, and it is a wonderful sentiment. It feels good to say those words of comfort. Yet, how often do we follow through and actually pray?

Cass students received Rotary Scholar-Athlete Award

The recipients of the 2024 Rotary Club of Jacksonville Scholar-Athlete Awards are: Jayce Privia, A-C Central High School; Ashley Gil-Molinero, Beardstown High School; Kenley Coats, Bluffs High School; Marcy Frank, Brown County High School; Will Hurley, Calhoun High School; Braylon Rhoades, Carrollton High School; Trevor Colwell, Franklin High School; Naomi Lansaw, Greenfield High School; Michael Myers, Griggsville-Perry High School; Jaylynn Sarnes, Havana High School; Julian Ellis, Illinois School for the Visually Impaired; Mackenzie Gerard, Jacksonville High School; Ian Kessler, Meredosia-Chambersburg High School; Layla Hein, New Berlin High School; Jacob Hinsey, North Greene High School; Maddax Coffey, Northwestern High School; Brennan Tomhave, Pittsfield High School; McKinley Lowe, Pleasant Hill High School; Sydney McAfee, Pleasant Plains High School; Brady Kinney, PORTA High School; Conrad Charpentier, Routt Catholic High School; Wyatt Fowler, Rushville-Industry High School; Anna Miller, Triopia High School; Emma Lyons, Virginia High School; Ashlee Brown, Waverly High School; Ashlee Brown, Western High School; Clara Ford, Westfair Christian Academy; and Kaylee Hamilton, Winchester High School. Amy McCombs Photography

Several Cass County and several other recipients from the surrounding area were among those who received a 2024 Rotary Scholar-Athlete Award.  

From Cass; Jayce Privia, A-C Central High School, Ashley Gil-Moleneero, Beardstown High School, Anna Miller, Triopia High School, and Emma Lyons, Virginia High School were all recognized by the Rotary Club of Jacksonville for their outstanding leadership, athletic achievement and academic excellence during high school career. 

Senior students from 28 schools in west central Illinois were recognized during the annual Scholar-Athlete Awards Dinner in Jacksonville, on April 25, 2024.

Cass County Retired Teachers

The Cass County Retired Teachers (CCRT) met April 23 at the Elks Club in Beardstown.

Twenty-two teachers and three guests enjoyed lunch and a program given by Tammee Peterson, Language Aquistion Administrator at Beardstown CUSD #15.

The next meeting will be held at noon on Tuesday, May 21 with Cass County Sheriff Devron Ohrn presenting the program. 

The CCRT meets four times a year. All Cass County retired teachers are welcome to attend.

Community Calendar

The Gifts from Maggie Memorial Ride will be held starting at noon on May 4th at Daugherty’s Pub in Chandlerville. Purpose of the ride is to raise funds for the Christmas program and to assist local families throughout the year. There will be a 50/50 drawing, food, music, games and much more. Contact Shannon DeWit at 217-491-5726 for more information.

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The Kirsta Anderson Benefit will be held from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 18th at the Round House Event Center in Beardstown. There is a small cover charge that includes a meal and kids’ activities.

Bread of Love – May 5 – 10 

Bread of Love

Monday - Fried chicken, whipped potatoes & gravy, corn, mandarin oranges in jello salad, bread, milk. Tuesday - Liver & onions, with gravy,  baked potatoe, peas, cinnamon applesauce, bread, milk. Wednesday -Sloppy Joe on Bun, baked beans, colesalw, melon, milk. Thursday - Baked ham, sweet potatoes, green beans, fruit cocktail cake, bread, milk. Friday - Hot turkey sandwich on bread, fluffy potatoes & gravy, spinach & vinegar, mandarin oranges, milk. Friday - Fish fillet with American cheese & tartar sauce onbun, escalloped potatoes, peas, applesuace, milk

Bits & Pieces – A PSA for my dear readers

Squamous cell skin cancer on Sally's hand.

This week’s column will be a little different than what you’re used to reading. Yes, I enjoy it when many of you have commented on the humor that I share with you, especially about my family. But today will not be entertaining you with humor but with concern for you and hopefully, some preventive care. 

A little over a week ago I was diagnosed with squamous cell skin cancer. I wish I could tell you this was my first one but unfortunately it’s not. Note: there is a picture in this column of my latest skin cancer.

Beardstown Police News

Police News

Sergio Feliciano, 18, Beardstown, was given a written warning for registration light on April 22.

Jesus Flores-Villegas, 29, Beardstown, was cited for operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration, no insurance, no valid DL, improper use of registration sticker, and an expired registration on April 22.

Tonya L. White, 56, Beardstown, was cited for driving while revoked and failure to yield private drive on April 22. 

Fredly E. Prophete, 32, Beardstown, was cited for no valid DL on April 22.

Courthouse News

Cass County Courthouse News

Information as recorded at the Cass County Courthouse, Virginia. Marriages: Nothing filed. Divorces: Semeramine Ngole Makambo from Gilles Ndatiene Mula.Urbano Erazo Rodriguez from Analleli Urquiza.Claudia Tennill from Joseph Tennill. Property Transfers: Donald K. and Angelica S. Lunsford, Warranty Deed to Wells and Katie Petersen for Lots 6,7,8,9,10,11,12 &13 in Block 1 of Lafayette Heights, Beardstown.Jonathan C. Stock, Warranty Deed to Ross W. Hymes, Clinton T. Cooper for Lot 5, Block 127, Sch Comm Addn, Beardstown.Marilyn K. Mohring, Carole Brannan, Carole L. Perry, Quit Claim Deed to Marilyn K. Mohring, Carole Brannan for Lands in Section 33, T18R11.