I have yet to hear a parishioner say, “Lent is my favorite time of year.” I hear that sentiment about spring or fall or Christmastime and especially summer. Those rank among people’s favorite ‘times,’ but not Lent. At least it hasn’t been verbalized it to me.
I loved raising my kids, but like all parents, there are those moments when you wonder if you made the right decision.
One of the things I enjoyed most is the funny things they say. Many years ago, Art Linkletter hosted a comedy show called, “Kids Say the Darndest Things” from 1959-1967. Yes, I remember that show very well.
It was a cold night for about ten homes on the east side of Beardstown early Monday morning.
Michal M. Kayinduka, 48, crashed into an Ameren utility pole in the 1000 block of East 4th Street at 12:17 a.m. He was driving a white 2018 Volkswagen SUV. The vehicle was towed from the scene and Kayinduka had no apparent injuries.
Information as recorded at the Cass County Courthouse, Virginia. Marriages: Jean Eddy, Beardstown and Francilen Gesuline, Beardstown. Divorces: Jennifer Suzanne Burns from Scott A. Burns. Property Transfers: Matthew D. Sandidge, Warranty Deed to John P. Sandidge for Lot 1 in JB Shaw’s Addn, Chandlerville.Linda D. Demaree, Quit Claim Deed to Leah D. Wiseman for Lands in Section 36, T17R13.
The man who struck six vehicles in the JBS parking lot two weeks ago has been identified and arrested.
Louime Saint Gilles, 32, Meredosia, was arrested for having no insurance, driving without a driver’s license and leaving the scene of an accident.
Journalists are invited to join us Saturday, Feb. 10, as the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (ALPLM) marks Lincoln’s birthday, shares his love of reading and celebrates the ALPLM earning national accreditation. The day will include:
Lincoln Land Community College has partnered with AT&T to offer free digital literacy training classes throughout 2024 to help bridge the technological divide for older adults. A series of seven initial courses is available this spring.
Stan Fulton of Ashland, was elected to the Petefish, Skiles & Co. Bank Board of Directors on February 16, 2011. At the time of his election, the Board of Directors consisted of Herbert C. Snow, Chairman, Nancy Bley Cowen, Thomas J. Prather, Donald D. Gillmore, Eldon K. Leinberger, and Steve Bitner.
PACT for West Central Illinois now accepting applications for the 2023/25 program year forpregnant women and children ages birth to four who live in Adams, Brown, Cass, Hancock, McDonough, Pike, Schuyler, and Scott Counties.
Through Head Start and Early Head Start, PACT provides education, health, social services, and parent involvement. The parent engagement component emphasizes parents as the primary educator of their children. The health services include parent education, child health examinations, and where necessary, follow-up treatment in medical, dental, nutrition, and mental health for each Head Start and Early Head Start child. Services are provided either through weekly home visits with regular group experiences for the children and parents or by daily classes.
The 2024 Cass-Morgan Farm Bureau Foundation (CMFBF) scholarship application is available online at jotform.com/cmfb1/scholarship or can be picked up at the office at 1152 Tendick St, Jacksonville.
CMFBF is seeking student applicants in Cass and Morgan counties who are pursuing a career in agriculture (undergrads only) and are members or dependents of CMFB members. Past applicants may re-apply. Please reach out to manager, Lindsay Ryan for questions at cmfb1@frontier.com or 217-245-6833.