Kaitlyn Copley

Kaitlyn Copley

  • Joined: August 2, 2023
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Chandlerville to host several events

Chandlerville, Il

Chandlerville will be having an electronics clean up from 5  p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 22nd and from 8 a.m. to 11a.m. March 23rd.

They will also be having an Easter parade at 9 a.m. and an Egg event at 10 a.m. on March 23rd. Then starting at 4 p.m. the same day, the Guns and Hoses 6.0 Banquet Fundraiser begins at Daugherty’s Pub. There will be a prime rib dinner served from 5 to 8 p.m., and a live public auction at 6:30 p.m. Cory Simpson, Fire Chief, asked the board members to please push sales of both raffle tickets and meal tickets at the meeting held Wednesday, March 13.

Scouting for Food  for the Cass County Food Pantry 

Box of Can Donations graphic

On Sunday, March 17, Boy Scouts from Troop 125 were tying plastic grocery bags to the doors of houses throughout Ashland.

Once again, they are collecting food items to be donated to the Cass County Food Pantry and would appreciate the community’s help as to support this valuable community outreach.

Troop members will return around 10 a.m. the next Saturday (March 23rd), to collect your bagged donations.

Beardstown Police down a car

Beardstown City Hall

Police Chief Martin Coad told the Beardstown City Council at their meeting Tuesday, March 19th, there is a bad engine regarding a bad motor in the 2014 Dodge Charger squad car. 

Chief Coad received estimated replacement/repair cost from Jennings here in Beardstown and Chrysler dealership in Jacksonville. Jenning’s estimate was just over $10,000 and the Chrysler’s estimate was just over $12,000. The difference in price has to do with the Chrysler dealership replacing more parts.

Focus on Faith – Are We Limiting God in Our Lives?

Hands on the bible

Psalm 78:41-42-41; “Yes, again and again they tempted God, And limited the Holy One of Israel. 42 They did not remember His power: the day when He redeemed them from the enemy.”

In the above scriptures we see the nation of Israel turning away from serving God. They were determined to return to Egypt, even after God had brought them out with many signs and wonders. They tempted him again and again and by doing so they limited the Holy One of Israel. In other words, they were setting a limit to the power of God.

Good Growing – A plant of many colors: Virginia bluebell

Virginia bluebells produce attractive foliage and flowers and are a great addition to shade gardens.

Extension With the arrival of warmer weather in the spring, we start to see signs of new life in our landscapes. Birds begin singing, our landscapes start turning green again, and spring ephemeral plants start to emerge. Among the spring ephemerals in Illinois, one of the most captivating and commonly encountered are Virginia bluebells (Mertensia virginica).

Cass County Courthouse News

Courthouse News

Information as recorded at the Cass County Courthouse, Virginia. Marriages: Randy R. Mendoza, Beardstown, and Angeles Hernandez, Beardstown. Divorces: Laura Lee Gibson from Forrest Lloyd Gibson. Property Transfers: Trevor D. Cope, Warranty Deed to Juan Antonio Cruz Jimenez, Susana Estrada Meza, for Lots 7, 8 & 9 in Block 156 of Sch Comm Addn, Beardstown.

Community Calendar

The public is invited to enjoy worship, special music and spiritual revival with Evangelist Glenn Stevenson and family on March 17-22 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 28334 Oakford Rd., Chandlerville. The event will be held 9:30 a.m. and at 6:00 p.m. Sunday and at 7 p.m. Monday-Friday.

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Beardstown Fall Fun Festival Committee will hold a Fish Fry Fundraiser beginning at 11 a.m. Friday, March 22 at the Beardstown VFW, 610 East 4th Street. The meal will be served until they run out. Menu includes fish, baked beans, potato salad, bread and butter. Dine-in, pick-up or delivery. To place orders, call 217-323-3271.