Community Calendar
Public Safety, Environment & Housing Committee has moved its meeting to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 27 due to the Christmas Holiday. They will meet at the Courthouse in Virginia.
Bread of Love – December 25 -29
Monday - Holiday. Tuesday - Sloppy Joe on bun, pickled beets, melon, milk. Wednesday - Tuna & noodles, peas, bread, applesauce, milk. Thursday -
Bits & Pieces – The story of Elf on the Shelf
It won’t be long and it will be Christmas. Children have been counting days for a long time. This is the time of the year when they are so excited that their energy runs overtime. Parents and teachers don’t need calendars. Kids bouncing off walls is a huge signal that Christmas is close, and as each day draws closer, they seem to get worse. It’s a stressful time of the year for kids and worse for their parents and teachers. But in the end, it’s all worth it just to see the smiles and giggles.
Corps of Engineers condemns steps
While many questions, inquiries and rumors have been floating around town regarding the destruction of steps and removal of flood gates at the foot of State Street. Beardstown Sanitary District Superintendent Wells Petersen cleared the air.
No Tax Levy increase for Beardstown
At the Beardstown City Council meeting held December 5th, Petie Ruch, City Clerk, discussed the 2023 Tax Levy.
He stated that the bottom line for the tax levy is there will be no increase. The amount will stay the same as it was last year. There were increases in some areas and decreases in others resulting in no big changes overall.
Complaints on leaf burning
Virginia residents Krista and Joseph Edwards complained to Virginia City Council about burning of leaves in the creek bed at the corner of S. Stowe and E. Beardstown St. and others who burn within the city.
Krista asked that the city consider cutting back on burning allowed or possibly even banning like some other cities have done. She remarked that she and others have breathing problems which prevent their enjoyment of the outdoors and suggested that people should mulch leaves or compost them to reduce burning.
RN is Employee of the 4th quarter at Culbertson
Culbertson Memorial Hospital is proud to announce Nancy Murray, RN has been selected as our employee of the 4th quarter. Nancy works in the emergency department at Culbertson and has been a dedicated staff member for over 20 years.
Toy donations for the Schuyler Christmas Program
The Late Knight Cruisers Car Club recently made a donation of toys to the Schuyler Christmas Program. A cash donation was also made to the Schuyler Christmas Program and Beardstown Shop with a Cop Christmas Program.
Cass County Courthouse News
Information as recorded at the Cass County Courthouse, Virginia. Marriages: NONE Divorces: Tanya Waneta Black from Ricky A. Dennis. Emma Mercedes from Juan Mercedes.
Community Calendar
The Supervisor of Assessments Committee will meet at 6:00 p.m. Monday, December 18 at the Cass County Courthouse in Virginia.
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The Cass County Courthouse will be closed on Monday, December 25 in observance of Christmas Day.