Kaitlyn Copley

Kaitlyn Copley

  • Joined: August 2, 2023
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Ashland Fire Board sets tax levy hearing

Ashland Fire Station

The Ashland Fire Protection District Board set a tax levy hearing for Nov. 21 at last week’s meeting of the board. The board expects to vote on the 2023-2024 levy at the 7 p.m. regular meeting that will immediately follow the levy hearing.   Fire Chief Tyler Latham said the Illinois EPA is going to require lead paint testing prior to burning houses. This is on top of other testing and other checkoffs with state officials required by law. He also said the permits cost $150 and assured the board that he makes sure the district has the permit before doing the burn.

Virginia JH boys open hoops season

Red Birds

The Virginia Junior High School boys’ basketball teams opened their season last week with the 7th grade team winning both games and the 8th graders winning one out of two.  On the road at Kincaid, the seventh graders jumped out to an early lead and held on for the win over the South Fork Ponies. Virginia led 9-2 after a quarter and 17-6 at the half on their way to a 25-14 victory.  T. Cooper and P. Petefish were both in double figures with 12 and 11 respectively.  C. Lane had the final two points in the Redbirds win.

Triopia JH boys kick off season

Trojans

The Triopia Junior High boys’ basketball program picked up three wins out of four games last week to open their season the right way.      Things started in ultra-exciting fashion as the 7th grade squad pulled out a one-point victory on the road at South County, snake biting the Vipers 27 to 26.  Howe poured through 18 points to lead the Trojans to the win.  Werries added six points and Sager chipped in with three.

Beardstown Junior High in Rushville Tourney

Carter Ross launches a shot from half court as the quarter ends.

The Beardstown Junior High boys’ basketball teams got off to a busy start playing three games each last week in the annual season opening Rushville-Industry Tournament. It was a tough start for the Tigers as neither the seventh nor eighth grade teams were able to come away with a win.

Virginia-Triopia Junior High Girls hoops

The Virginia-Triopia Junior High Girls Basketball team practice their shooting using the new Dr. Dish basketball machine the program purchased this season. The team would like to thank all of the community members, as well as the Virginia and Triopia Boosters for their generous donations. With this, current and future Lady Redbirds will be able to develop their skill level in order to be successful.

 Three wins last week for the Virginia-Triopia seventh grade girls basketball team pushed their record to over .500 for the season at 10-8.  A couple of tough losses for the eighth-grade squad dropped their record to 10-7 on the year.

GriefShare program  Sunday in Arenzville

The Arenzville United Methodist Church will be facilitating a GriefShare program “Surviving the Holidays” on from 3 - 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12th in the church fellowship hall located at 200 E Fredrick St. in Arenzville.The holidays can be challenging when you are grieving the loss of a loved one. Surviving the Holidays provides support and encouragement, with tools to navigate the holiday season.

Honor our Veterans today and everyday

Flag

This Saturday, November 11, is Veterans Day, a day that we take pause and thank those who served our country to help make it not only a free country, but the greatest nation on  earth. 

    Many wars have been fought on this land and lands abroad by men and women who risked their lives for us, and yes, some gave the ultimate sacrifice, their lives.

Community  Calendar

Calendar Fall

The Cass County Courthouse will be closed on the following dates: Friday, November 10 in observance of Veterans’ Day; Thurday, November 23 in observance of Thanksgiving; and Monday, December 25 in observance of Christmas Day.

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    The Cass County Communities Animal Control Commission will meet at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 15 at the Cass County Highway Department in Virginia.

Bread of Love – Nov. 13 – Nov. 17

Bread of Love

Monday - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, dinner roll, cinnamon apples, milk. Tuesday - Baked ham, scalloped potatoes, broccoli, dinner roll, pears,  milk Wednesday - Roasted chicken, sweet potato, mixed vegetables, bread, apricots,  milkThursday - Chicken & noodles, peas, bread, peaches, milk Friday - BBQ chicken, baked potato, cauliflower, bread, tropical fruit, milk