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The Tim Thompson Family

Evangelist Thompson to be at Mt. Olive Baptist Church

Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Chandlerville, would like to invite everyone for Christ-centered preaching, spirit-filled music and Christian fellowship! 

Evangelist Tim Thompson will be at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 28334 Oakford Rd., Chandlerville, on October 15-19, 2023; Sunday morning, 9:30; Sunday evening, 6 p.m.; Monday-Thursday 7 p.m. 

There will be special church music by the Henry family and  children’s church Monday through Thursday. 

Please call Pastor George Garnot, (217) 720-7403 for a ride or more information.

Get it off our chests – 8 Facts about Breast Cancer

The World Health Organization reports that roughly 2.3 million women were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020. By the end of that year, there were nearly eight million women alive who had been diagnosed with the disease in the previous half decade.

A breast cancer diagnosis inevitably leads to questions about the disease. The bulk of those questions undoubtedly are asked by the millions of women who are diagnosed with breast cancer. But millions more individuals, including friends and family members of recently diagnosed women, may have their own questions. Women can discuss the specifics of their diagnosis with their physicians. In the meantime, the following are some frequently asked questions and answers that can help anyone better understand this potentially deadly disease.

Calendar Fall

Community  Calendar

Rexroat Prairie, Route 78, Viriginia, will host Log Cabin Day, October 14, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. There will be crafts, vendors, hands on activities for kids and food for sale by the Virginia Park District. Admission is free and all are invited to attend.

Police News

Beardstown Police News

Jacob P. Icenogle, 28, Colchester, was cited Sept. 19 for speeding 66 in a 35 mph zone. Angel A. Castro, 27, Aurora, was arrested Sept. 19 on a Schuyler County Warrant for failure to appear in court for Speeding/Seat belt/expired registration. Subject was lodged in jail.Miguel A. Vaga Delgado, 43, Beardstown, was arrested Sept. 21 for no valid driver license, no valid registration, and operating an uninured vehicle.

Courthouse News

Cass County Courthouse News

Marriages: None Divorces: None Property Transfers: Cassandra Johnson, Daniel Sims, Warranty Deed to James S. Daniels for Lots 1 & 2, Block 1 of Haskell’s Addn, Virginia.

Virginia School Grounds

Virginia Board approves 2024 budget

The Virginia School Board unanimously agreed to approve the fiscal year 2024 budget. It was noted that the school will be making their final bus payment this year. 

The board also needs to consider what it would like to do with any excess funds. They can put them in CD’s like in years past; or if anyone else can offer other suggestions for its usage then they can bring them forth. It was tabled until next meeting when more information about CD rates can be brought to the board’s attention.

Beardstown Jr/Sr High School

Beardstown School Board approves FY 2024 budget, personnel updates

With no questions or comments from anyone present regarding the fiscal year 2024 budget, the Beardstown School Board approved it unanimously at the September 20 meeting. They also approved the Gard School Improvement plan and the Press Plus 112 policies without much discussion.

There was some discussion about what a district procurement card is. It is  basically a credit card for school use. The school has a card holder and securer, and  does not use the superintendent’s credentials. The only reason to use the card is for conferences or hotel bookings, instances when a credit card is the only way to secure the needed item. The superintendent and Kelly Herter would be the only ones to have cards at this time.The board approved the card.

City Hall, Beardstown

Public Safety Ordinances discussed at Beardstown council meeting

The Public Safety Ordinance, which includes property maintenance code issues, was discussed at length in the September 19th Beardstown City Council meeting. 

There are two types of violations: Property Maintenance Violations and Non-Property Maintenance Violations, examples are listed in the ordinance. If a code violation is written and a fine is given. If the person pays the fine without fixing the problem, then in this instance a charging document may be given. That person will then have so many days to fix the problem or ask for an extension in fixing the problem before they start acquiring daily sanctions. Abandoned buildings can also be subject to this ordinance.