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News
Appointments made to several drainage districts
Appointments to several drainage districts were made at the Cass County Board meeting held on Monday, September 11th.
Drew Carls was appointed to the New Pankey Special Drainage District, Charles Taylor appointed to the South Sangamon Drainage District, David Wessel appointed to the Clear Lake Special Drainage District, and finally Ron Staake appointed to the Meredosia Lake Drainage and Levee District. Each appointee will serve a term ending September 2026.
A-C Central H S/Community to host Community Blood Drive Sept. 29th
AC Central High School/Community will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m .on Friday, September 29th, at 601 W. Buchanan on the Donor Bus.
To donate, please contact Mason Vincent at (217) 476-3312 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 60478 to locate the drive. Appointments are requested. You may also call ImpactLife at 800-747-5401 to schedule.
C’ville Fire Department to hold End of Summer Bash
Chandlerville Fire Department will hold its End of Summer Bash to help raise funds for the department.
The event will be held at Daugherty’s Pub beginning at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 16. They will be serving hand cut pork chop sandwiches with river chips and a variety of sides for a small fee.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Virginia Senior Mia Brunk-Minor on being awarded the National Recognition from the College Board. Mia is an exemplary student at Virginia, and is extremely deserving of this acknowledgement.
Sangamon Valley Presbyterian observes 175th
The Sangamon Valley Presbyterian Church, located on the Beardstown/Chandlerville blacktop, will be observing its 175th anniversary with a celebration on Sunday, September 24th. The church was established in 1848, with the first service being held in the Hickory schoolhouse, near the current church building. The church building was built in 1849, one-eighth mile northeast of the present structure. The present church building was erected in 1892 with a dining room and kitchen being built under the church in 1947.
CCHGS annual nut sale
The Cass County Historical & Genealogical Society (CCHGS) is gearing up for its annual nut sale! This year we are offering a variety of nuts, including pecan halves, medium pecan pieces, light (English) walnut halves & pieces, whole cashews, mixed nuts, a Harvest Medley Mix (featuring dried cranberries & cherries, cashews, pecans and pistachios), praline pecans and milk Cchocolate covered almonds.
Red Cross facing national blood shortage
The American Red Cross is experiencing a national blood shortage. Fewer donors than needed gave this summer, drawing down the national blood supply and reducing distributions of some of the most needed blood types to hospitals. Hurricane Idalia further strained the blood supply with blood drive cancellations and reduced blood and platelet donations in affected areas. Donors of all blood types are urgently needed, and there is an emergency need for platelet donors and type O blood donors to make an appointment to give now to ensure patients across the country continue to receive critical medical care.
Bread of Love
September 18- 22: Monday - Ham loaf, sweet potatoes, green beans, apricots, bread, milkTuesday - Bratwurst patty on bun, pickles, German potato salad, sauerkraut, tropical fruit, milk Wednesday - Stuffed pepper soup, cottage cheese, red bean salad, mandarin oranges, crackers, milkThursday - Chicken & noodles, broccoli, pears, dinner roll, milk Friday - Pork Chop, whipped potatoes & gravy, red cabbage, apple crisp, bread, milk
Community Calendar
A-C Central School Board will hold its regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 20 in the Board Conference room at the Unit Office in Ashland.
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The Virginia Spooktacular will hold its Halloween Parade at 5:15 p.m. October 21 in Virginia. The parade will begin on Illini Street and go down Main Street.
Anyone interested in being part of the parade should contact Billie Gardner at 217-204-5949 or fill out a registration link.