The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that the resurfacing project on U.S. 67/Illinois 125 through Beardstown will resume Monday, April 29. This project began last fall. Most of the work that still needs to be completed is between Arenzville Road and the Illinois River bridge.
Several Cass County and several other recipients from the surrounding area were among those who received a 2024 Rotary Scholar-Athlete Award.
From Cass; Jayce Privia, A-C Central High School, Ashley Gil-Moleneero, Beardstown High School, Anna Miller, Triopia High School, and Emma Lyons, Virginia High School were all recognized by the Rotary Club of Jacksonville for their outstanding leadership, athletic achievement and academic excellence during high school career.
Senior students from 28 schools in west central Illinois were recognized during the annual Scholar-Athlete Awards Dinner in Jacksonville, on April 25, 2024.
The Cass County Retired Teachers (CCRT) met April 23 at the Elks Club in Beardstown.
Twenty-two teachers and three guests enjoyed lunch and a program given by Tammee Peterson, Language Aquistion Administrator at Beardstown CUSD #15.
The next meeting will be held at noon on Tuesday, May 21 with Cass County Sheriff Devron Ohrn presenting the program.
The CCRT meets four times a year. All Cass County retired teachers are welcome to attend.
Beardstown Cub Scout Pack 127 and Scouts BSA Troop 127 took part in the 79th annual Abraham Lincoln Pilgrimage on Sunday, April 28th in Springfield. Hundreds of scouts from eight different states marched from Lincoln’s Tomb to the Old State Capitol in honor of the 16th president of the United States of America. Pictured on the top right is Beardstown Scout Leader Randy Pherigo, shown leading the way with his son, Webelo Luke Pherigo, Scout Master Phillip Hadden and Webelo Carson Hammack following. Pherigo said the scouts meet at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday at St. Alexius Catholic Church, 215 West 6th Street, Beardstown. Boys ages 5-10 (Cub Scouts) and 10-14 (Boy Scouts) are encouraged and welcomed to join any Thursday. Photos submitted.
Information as recorded at the Cass County Courthouse, Virginia. Marriages: Nothing filed. Divorces: Semeramine Ngole Makambo from Gilles Ndatiene Mula.Urbano Erazo Rodriguez from Analleli Urquiza.Claudia Tennill from Joseph Tennill. Property Transfers: Donald K. and Angelica S. Lunsford, Warranty Deed to Wells and Katie Petersen for Lots 6,7,8,9,10,11,12 &13 in Block 1 of Lafayette Heights, Beardstown.Jonathan C. Stock, Warranty Deed to Ross W. Hymes, Clinton T. Cooper for Lot 5, Block 127, Sch Comm Addn, Beardstown.Marilyn K. Mohring, Carole Brannan, Carole L. Perry, Quit Claim Deed to Marilyn K. Mohring, Carole Brannan for Lands in Section 33, T18R11.
Sergio Feliciano, 18, Beardstown, was given a written warning for registration light on April 22.
Jesus Flores-Villegas, 29, Beardstown, was cited for operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration, no insurance, no valid DL, improper use of registration sticker, and an expired registration on April 22.
Tonya L. White, 56, Beardstown, was cited for driving while revoked and failure to yield private drive on April 22.
Fredly E. Prophete, 32, Beardstown, was cited for no valid DL on April 22.
This week’s column will be a little different than what you’re used to reading. Yes, I enjoy it when many of you have commented on the humor that I share with you, especially about my family. But today will not be entertaining you with humor but with concern for you and hopefully, some preventive care.
A little over a week ago I was diagnosed with squamous cell skin cancer. I wish I could tell you this was my first one but unfortunately it’s not. Note: there is a picture in this column of my latest skin cancer.
Monday - Fried chicken, whipped potatoes & gravy, corn, mandarin oranges in jello salad, bread, milk. Tuesday - Liver & onions, with gravy, baked potatoe, peas, cinnamon applesauce, bread, milk. Wednesday -Sloppy Joe on Bun, baked beans, colesalw, melon, milk. Thursday - Baked ham, sweet potatoes, green beans, fruit cocktail cake, bread, milk. Friday - Hot turkey sandwich on bread, fluffy potatoes & gravy, spinach & vinegar, mandarin oranges, milk. Friday - Fish fillet with American cheese & tartar sauce onbun, escalloped potatoes, peas, applesuace, milk
The Gifts from Maggie Memorial Ride will be held starting at noon on May 4th at Daugherty’s Pub in Chandlerville. Purpose of the ride is to raise funds for the Christmas program and to assist local families throughout the year. There will be a 50/50 drawing, food, music, games and much more. Contact Shannon DeWit at 217-491-5726 for more information.
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The Kirsta Anderson Benefit will be held from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 18th at the Round House Event Center in Beardstown. There is a small cover charge that includes a meal and kids’ activities.
Beardstown High School recognized their senior track athletes at a home meet last week.
Christy Domitien, Gavin Epping, CJ Evans, Emma Ford-DeWitt, Karim Gomez, Deyvi Javier, Delma Salazar, and Chris Tchaklizo were all thanked for their contribution to Tiger Track.