By Michael Kloppenburg Ashland Fire Protection District Fire Chief Shane Hall reported to the board that the district firefighters will participate in a car accident simulation at A-C Central middle/high school in Ashland. The simulation is intended to warn students against drunk driving.
Lincoln Land Community College is offering Introduction to Health Care Professions (HLT 110) free this summer and fall as part of the Connect 2 Health Care (C2HC) program for those 18-24 years old.
As the vision becomes a reality, the Matthew 25 Shelter project is moving along. The project does not just belong to Beardstown but to the surrounding community. The need is great, not only in Beardstown and Cass County, but across this nation.
Sometime in May or June of 1985 a young man named Brian “Petie” Ruch began his employment with the City of Beardstown in the Public Works/Cemetery Department as a general laborer. In 1989 at the age of 29, he was asked to run for City Clerk.
As treasurer for the Beardstown Ministerial Association, I am usually the point person for compassionate ministry assistance. The needs come in a variety of forms but one of the most difficult is shelter for homeless people.
By Pastor Daryl Vermillion, Beardstown 1st Southern Baptist Church
Monday - BBQ Johny rib on bunwith gravy, macaroni & cheese, green beans, pears, milk Tuesday - Baked ham, glazed carrots, three-bean salad, melon, bread, milk Wednesday - Turkey breast sandwich, mashed potatoes & gravy, mixed vegeble, banana, milk Thursday - Meat loaf in gravy, baked potato, stewed tomatoes, tropical fruit, bread, milk Friday- Pork & noodles, brussel sprouts, spinach salad with ranch dressing, apple, dinner roll, milk.
Anthony Hoxie, 20, Arenzville, was ticketed April 18 for driving too fast for condition on the Beardstown Bridge.
A Cass county playground is planning an upgrade. Trinity Lutheran School, Arenzville, is raising funds to remodel their existing playground, enhance safety for students, and offer a play destination for families.
A-C Central's 8th grade Student of the Month for April is Megan Bright. Megan is the daughter of Allen and Melissa Bright.