Zain Attebery

Atterberry earns EMS, CPS credentials

Congratulations to Zain Attebery for completing the requirements to earn his “Energy Management Specialist (EMS)” and “Certified Propane Specialist (CPS)” credentials.

To achieve each of these designations, Zain had to meet a series of requirements, attend classes, demonstrate technical and sales skills in a mock interview, and pass comprehensive exams. He was tested on his knowledge of propane, propane installations and regulations, and safe handling procedures, as well as FS petroleum products including premium power fuels, renewable fuels, lubricants, and filters.

Alexandra Vaughn and Jacob Lanter

Vaughn, Lanter announce engagement

Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Vaughn, Virginia, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Alexandra Lyn Vaughn to Jacob G. Lanter, son of Jeff and Debbie Lanter of Red Bud, IL.

Letters to Editor

Reader worries about country

In reading articles in various newspapers, it appears that more and more marxists and socialists are rearing their ugly heads. I pray that enough ostriches in this country will pull their heads out of the sand to try and stop the movement to destroy our democratic republic.

Coins

Coin Show set for March 24th

Central Illinois Numismatic Association’s 34th Annual Spring Coin Show will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 24 at the Northfield Center I, 3210 Northfield Drive in Springfield. 

There will be 70 dealer tables that will feature U.S. and foreign coins, ancient and modern coins, gold and silver bullion, Amercan Eagles and paper money. There will be a small admission fee and members and children under 16 will be admitted free. Early birds can be admitted for a larger fee to view the coins from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Gray Thompson inducted into Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

Gray Thompson of Ashland, Illinois, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Thompson was initiated at Western Illinois University.

Nathan Ayres

Virginia student earns IESA award

Virginia schools is elated to announce that 8th grader Nathan Ayres has been selected as the Division J winner of the IESA Scholar Attitude award. He is one of only 15 students in the state of Illinois to be recognized as an IESA scholar attitude award winner.

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Day Camp offered at Mt. Sterling

Registration is now open for Day Camp at the Mt. Sterling Community Center YMCA.

There will be Kinder Camp (entering K & 1st); Day Camp (entering 2nd & 3rd) and Tween Camp (entering 4th, 5th, 6th).Camp will be offered 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday from June 3 to August 9th.

Pricing will be based on by the week for members (full time, 3-5 days); member siblings, member part-time, and non-members.

Reflections of three women

Women of the community will be gathering at the Virginia United Methodist Church on Saturday, April 13 to recognize and call on God’s love.  

Barbara Wooldridge, Jacksonville, will portray three Biblical women, each who had a unique relationship with God. On-site registration begins at 9:30 a.m. with the program running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.