A-C Central’s 8th Grade student of the month for March is Wyatt Hays. Wyatt is the son of Jason and Heather Hays. Wyatt always has a smile for everyone. He has a great attitude, is kind and helpful to his peers and faculty alike. He has a strong work ethic to do well and succeed. He is talented in both academics and extracurriculars, promoting success in both areas and encouraging his classmates to do so as well.
The Pierre Menard NSDAR Chapter held a meeting on Sunday, April 21, at Country Hills Golf Course in Greenview, IL. The 8th Grade Youth Citizenship Award winners from six area schools were recognized for their Honor, Service, Courage, Leadership and Patriotism qualities. The winners are from left to right Madelyn Snedeker from Havana, Regan Heubner from PORTA, Leyla Danner from Midwest Central, Karlee Lewis from Athens, Braxton Stice from AC Central and Lucy Waibel from Greenview.
Monday - Stuffed pepper soup, cheese stick, pea salad, pears, crackers, milk. Tuesday - Baked Ham, glazed carrots, three-bean salad, melon, bread, milk. Wednesday - Turkey breast sandwich, mashed potatoes & gravy, mixed vegetables, grape tomatoes, banana, crackers, milk. Thursday - Meat loaf, baked potato, stewed tomatoes, tropical fruit, bread, milk. Friday - Pork and noodles, brussel sprouts, spinach salad, apple, dinner roll, milk.
National Arbor Day is more than just planting trees to enhance the environment around us. Every tree planted represents hope for the future. The simple act of planting a tree represents a belief that the tree will grow to provide us with clean air and water, cooling shade, habitat for wildlife, healthier communities, and endless natural beauty. With deforestation on the rise, every tree planted counts for a better tomorrow.
The effects of deforestation
• Loss of species - Plants and animals that call forests home are vital to local ecosystems. Deforestation threatens those species because removing the trees from their natural habitats erases the canopy that regulates the temperature within the forest. According to the Pachamama Alliance, a global community dedicated to environmental sustainability, once that canopy is removed, the temperatures within forested areas undergo a drastic variation from day to night. That change could ultimately prove fatal for species that currently live in forests.
The 2024 summer day camp schedule for Western Illinois Youth Camp has been announced by Camp Directors Jessica Howard and Anna May.
Day camps will be offered over eight weeks beginning June 3, 2024 for youth ages 6 to 14.
Each week’s camp will have a different theme as well as offering swimming, crafts, archery, hiking, canoeing, ropes course, and so much more. The camps are held on the grounds of the Western Illinois Youth Camp located on Lake Jacksonville.
Menard Electric Cooperative is again partnering with CoBank’s Sharing Success program to provide funding to local projects sponsored by eligible organizations.
These could include 501(c)(3) charities and some community/school/emergency organizations serving a public purpose in the local communities within the cooperative’s service territories.
Information and applications available at www.menard.com/sharingsuccess. Deadline is June 4. Call 800-872-1203 or email info@menard.com with questions.
The 3rd Annual Gifts from Maggie Memorial Ride will be held May 4th starting at Chandlerville’s Daugherty’s Pub.
Purpose of the memorial ride is to raise money for the Christmas program and to assist local familes throughout the year. Any and all people and vehicles are welcomed. All entertainment will take place at Daugherty’s Pub in Chandlerville.
There is a small entry fee per person or couple.
These kittens were born at the Humane Society on Saturday, March 23. They are now four and a half weeks old. There are four boys and one girl. Two of the boys are already spoken for but the other three still need new homes! They can’t be taken home until May 19, when they are eight weeks old. These kittens will have to be brought back to get their vaccines and to be spayed/neutered when they are old enough. They are starting to play and are very sweet. These cute kittens, along with all other animals at SCHS will be spayed/neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated before adoption. You can meet the kittens and all pets at Schuyler County Humane Society, 17000 County Farm Road in Rushville. Visitor hours are Tuesdays from 4-7 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m.-noon, and Sundays from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. You can also make an appointment by calling (217) 322-2220. Applications are available online at https://schuylerhs.com/adopt/application/.
Entries are now being sought for the first annual Catfish Tournament sponsored by Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Spoon River Valley Lodge 427 that will be held Saturday, May 18 starting at Riverfront Park, 112 N. Schrader Street in Havana.
Information as recorded at the Cass County Courthouse, Virginia. Marriages: Logan Eugene Thomas, Murrayville, and Makaila Rani Jordan, Murrayville. Julio Emmanuel Quinones Moll, Jacksonville, and Bedtsy Nereyev Santamaria De La Selva, Jacksonville. Carlos D. Mitchell, Beardstown, and Ashley R. Evans, Beardstown. Property Transfers: Calvin C. Henderson, Warranty Deed to Cameron J. and Bailey A. Turner for Lands in Section 12, T18R10.Tramika Hopkins, Quit Claim Deed to David M. and Audrey L. Cox for Lot 39 in HH Hall’s Addn of 1837, Virginia.