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Three frames of police patches is shown above that Beardstown Police Department has been collecting for several years.

New frames to display Beardstown Police’s Patch Collection

Three frames of police patches is shown above that Beardstown Police Department has been collecting for several years.  For a long time they were displayed on a red background with no border. Holding them are students from Illinois School of the Deaf (ISD) who constructed new frames, background and arranged the patches under the supervision of JC Hatfield, who is the instructor of the ISD woodshop program.Police Chief Martin Coad said he had 17 more to add to the big one which displays patches from all over the United States, city and county law enforcement agencies.

Scam Alert

Police issue scam alert

Beardstown Police Department has issued a “scam alert” for Beardstown citizens. Police Chief Martin Coad explained that someone is calling area residents claiming he is Agent Baker and posing as a Beardstown Police Officer. He is soliciting cash or gift cards over the phone.“We do not have an Officer Baker working for our department. Beardstown Police Dept. will not solicit for money or gift cards

A-C board supports co-op despite grievances

The A-C Central school board aired its complaints concerning the athletic co-op with PORTA, but still wants to stay in it and discussed pursuing a joint statement of support with PORTA school district. The discussion at last week’s board meeting followed a meeting with PORTA about the co-op attended by Trustees Debra Petefish and Curtis Cosner.

AFPD looks at body armor

The Ashland Fire Protection District continued its consideration of body armor for the firefighters at last week’s meeting. Matt Krembs, representing Armor Express based in North Carolina, attended and brought along several items to demonstrate to the board. These included the vests, called “plate carriers” because the vests are not themselves armored but carry pouches into which the armor plates are inserted. The armor itself comes in two categories: a softer, more flexible option that allows the wearer more flexibility and hard plates which has more resistance to incoming bullets. He also brought helmets to the meeting. In his presentation, Krembs urged the board not to purchase armor with vibrant colors.

Masonic Scholastic Bowl Class 1A Sectional held in Virgina 

The Masonic Scholastic Bowl started out in 1983 as a small project in northern Illinois. Decades later it has grown to be one the largest of its kind. It has over 330 registered schools to compete from all over the state of Illinois. This high-level academic competition has united thousands of students across this state in their pursuit of intellectual excellence. 

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Jake Stewart, Virginia Jr/Sr principal resigning 

It was with much regret that the Virginia School Board accepted the resignation of Jr/Sr High Principal Jake Stewart at its meeting on Monday, February 26th. 

Principal Stewart has been at Virginia CUSD #64 for two years. He will be going to PORTA  to be principal for third through sixth grade. It was a tough decision but one he made to be closer to family. He will miss the students, staff and community members of Virginia. The board thanked Principal Stewart for all his hard work.

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ISBE to visit Beardstown

At the Beardstown School Board meeting held Wednesday, February 21st, Superintendent Brent O’Daniell announced that the Illinois State Superintendent Dr. Tony Sanders along with Dr. Patterson and Director Clyde will tour Gard Elementary along with the Middle/High School and participate in some activities with the students and staff at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, February 26th. They will also meet with the administrators, board of education members and the migrant staff for a time of questions.

Virginia Students of the Month!

Congratulations to our Virginia Sr and Jr High students of the month.  The students are Lindy Parlier, Cristian Provo, and Donnie Eveland.

Lindy is a Junior who is involved in volleyball, softball, student council, NHS, and FFA.  Her biggest accomplishment in school is making NHS as a sophomore.  Her goals for this year include making high honor roll in all quarters.  After High School she hopes to attend a four-year university and enter a pre-med program.

Meat with potatoes

Bread of Love – March 4-8

Monday -Fried chicken, mashed potatoes & chicken gravy, peas, pears, dinner roll, milk.

Tuesday - Ham & beans, carrots, mixed fruit, cornbread, milk.

Wednesday - Salsibury steak, baked potato, asparagus, peaches, bread, milk.

A-C Central Students of the Month!

A-C Central Jr. High 8th Grade Student of the Month for January is Savannah Guillou. Savannah is the daughter of Jen Guillou and Tom Guillou. She is described by her teachers as a kind friend and a hard-working, capable leader. She is positive, polite and smiles at everyone; jumps to help out and tries to do good whenever she can, whether in the halls, the classroom, or extra-curricular activities. Her talent and knowledge are beyond her years. We are proud to call Savannah an A-C Central Knight!