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Pet of the Week

Buddy is a 56-pound, English pointer who spent his life hunting and is now retired. He is 13 and still has a lot of energy.

Illinois' freezing winter could mean juicier peaches and crispier kale this summer

After a colder than average winter that brought deep freezes to much of Illinois, local gardeners might be in for a surprisingly productive summer. While residents may have dealt with an unusually brisk winter, those frosty days were quietly working behind the scenes, especially for fruit trees, leafy greens, and hardy herbs.

Virginia Masons support Virginia Day Care

Virginia Masonic Lodge Past Master Billy Reynolds recently presented donations totaling $1,200 to Amy Fritsche, director of the Virginia Community Day Care. The donations were funded by the Masonic Lodge Cook-Out of June 14 and the Illinois Masonic Children’s Assistance Program.

Interesting facts related to Independence Day

Americans celebrate Independence Day every July 4. The holiday has become synonymous with summer fun, as grand fireworks displays and backyard barbecues are integral components of many people's July 4 celebrations.

Bread of Love July 7 – 11

Monday - Ham, macaroni & cheese casserole, peas, spinach salad with house dressing, fresh orange, dinner roll, milk Tuesday - BBQ pork chop on bun, baked beans, tossed salad with ranch dressing, pineapple, milk Wednesday - Chicken, broccoli & rice casserole, mixed vegetables, pears, dinner roll, milk Thursday - Vegetable beef soup, cheese stick, red-bean salad, banana, crackers, bread, milk Friday - Meatballs in brown sauce with pepper & onions, brown rice, peas, melon, dinner roll, milk Please call 217-323-1755 and leave a message if no answer for reservations. Reservations need to be made by noon on the day prior..

Community Calendar

The Alzheimer’s Support group will meet at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 13 Beardstown Health and Rehab (old hospital), 8306 St. Lukes Drive, Beardstown. Please enter through the front door.

All About Dance & More competes in Rapid City, SD

Athletes from AADM Airborne Team took the competition floor at the United States Tumbling & Trampoline Association (USTA) National Championships in Rapid City, SD the week of June 16th-21st. Airborne team brought 64 qualifying events to the competition in tumbling, double mini, trampoline, and synchronized trampoline.

Pet of the Week

Monroe was born in 2023 and had five kittens this past spring. She is a very affectionate girl who loves to be pet.