A fire on Kent Feed Road outside of Beardstown last Sunday did significant damage to the building but was not a total loss.
Beardstown Acting Fire Chief Brandon Hager said the call came in at approximately 12:30 p.m. for a commercial structure fire.
Wayne Pratt was honored at the November 21st Beardstown City Council meeting for his 50 years of service on the Beardstown Rescue Squad and Volunteer Fire Department.
Mayor Tim Harris read a Resolution of Gratitude honoring Mr. Pratt. His fellow firemen also presented him with a picture collage filled with memories of their time together. Present for the presentation were several family members and fellow firefighters. Thank you, Mr. Pratt, for your service to both your community and your country, it has not gone unnoticed.
Cass-Morgan Farm Bureau (CMFB) would like to proudly recognize recipients of the 3rd annual Agriculture and Rural Fire Protection Grant.
CMFB Vice President Doug Coop said, “This grant was created to assist local fire departments and fire protection districts in what they deem essential for their crews to be better prepared for rural and farm emergencies.” After careful consideration by a committee of members, the following local fire departments were awarded:
The annual Lighted Christmas Parade kicked off the celebrations Saturday evening in Beardstown. The Little Miss & Mr. Christmas Pageant followed, along with visits with Santa, free carriage rides and the start of the Christkindlmarket.
At the November 20th meeting, the Virginia School Board heard from an adult representative of the senior class regarding the possibility of their senior trip being a cruise.
The adult representative stressed that once on the boat, the kids would only be allowed to purchase items by using a card that was given to them from the cruise line. It would strictly prohibit any alcohol buying due to their age. If any off-boat excursions were taken, chaperones would be responsible for watching the students and the cruise line would not leave anyone behind. The class has saved up approximately $10,000 and would pay any other out of pocket expenses. All the cruise line needs is a certified birth certificate and a driver’s license. The school would require parents to sign a release of liability since the trip is after graduation. The board did approve this request unanimously.
So many in Beardstown can remember there has always been diversity, mainly because of the meat packaging plant, no matter what name it has or is known by. The schools are not unaffected by this.
As families from other cultures and countries moved to Beardstown, so did their lifestyles and languages. This presented unique challenges for teachers trying to teach those children and trying to deal with each child’s lifestyle, beliefs and of course, the language barrier.
Beardstown’s own, Abby Cooper, who not only commands a leading role as “Louise” but also dances and sings her way across the stage in the music rich production, “Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn.” The production is presented by Springfield Theatre Center.
The Ashland Fire Protection District approved the annual tax levy request from county property tax funds at last week’s meeting of the board. The District will be seeking $250,000 from the property tax funds.
Information as recorded at the Cass County Courthouse, Virginia. Marriages: None. Divorces: None. Property Transfers: Cass County Trustee, Quit Claim Deed to Acres Investment LLC for Lot 3 in the Original Town of Chandlerville. Cass County Trustee, Quit claim Deed to Henry Payano Gomez for Lot 2, Block 34 of Sch Comm Addn, Beardstown.
Monday - Fried chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, bread, tropical fruit, Rice Krispie Treat, milk. Tuesday - Bratwurst patty on bun, mustard, German potato salad, sauerkraut, mandarin oranges, milk.