Calendar Fall

Community  Calendar

A-C Central High School/Community will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m .on Friday, September 29th, at 601 W. Buchanan.******   The Cass County Communities Animal Control Commission will meet at 6:00 p.m.  Wednesday, September 27 at the Cass County Courthouse.******    The Overall Economic Development Commission will meet at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, September 28 at Beardstown City Council Chambers.******The Virginia Spooktacular will hold its Halloween Parade at 5:15 p.m. October 21 in Virginia. The parade will begin on Illini Street and go down Main Street. Anyone interested in being part of the parade should contact Billie Gardner at 217-204-5949

Bread of Love 

October 2- 6: Monday -Fried chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, bread, mandarin oranges, milkTuesday - Breaded fish Sandwich on bun with cheese & tater sauce, baked beans, tossed salad & dressing, peaches, milkWednesday - Sloppy Joe on bun, roast redskin potatoes, coleslaw, tropical fruit, milk Thursday - Open face hot turkey sandwich on bread, mashed potatoes & gravy, mixed vegetables, apricot, milkFriday - BBQ chicken breast, baked potatoes, carrots, bread, mixed fruit , milk

Alexander Hamilton, the first secretary of the U.S. Treasury.

Looking Back – Deficits could destroy America

“Never spend your money before you have it.” ~ Thomas Jefferson

It was good advice in Jefferson’s time. It is still good advice. Sadly, Jefferson often ignored his own advice, leading to no end of problems for him.

My father and grandfather put it another way: There is no such thing as good debt. All debt is bad. It may be necessary at times, but it is still bad. If you must incur debt, first know how you you will repay it.

Trivia Too

Trivia Too – The dogs of my life

The dog days of summer are known to be from July 3 to August 11 which are supposedly going to be the hottest days of the summer, and not so much about dogs. But, I’m going to tell you about each dog I’ve owned and its experience with me. 

When I was born, the family had a dog. It was a bulldog, not one with a pug face, but it was about two feet tall. Its name was Buster. That dog was a watchdog and was always in the yard when I was allowed to sit on a blanket in the yard.

Focus on Faith

Focus on Faith – Stillness, a foreign word

Psalms 46:10 - “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”

Still. Webster defines the word “still” as remaining in place or at rest; motionless; stationary; free from sound or noise; silent; subdued or low in sound; hushed: free from turbulence or commotion; peaceful; tranquil; calm. 

Stillness does not come easy for me. Having grown up in a world where business seemed to be the sign of success, stillness was never in my dictionary. Yet it is definitely an important word in the Bible.

Bits and pieces

Bits & Pieces – The difference between bulls, heifers

In my last column, I shared about one of my experiences while a student at Quincy Beauty Academy. Even though I lived 65 miles from home, my mom made sure there was still a watchful eye on me; my landlord, Mrs. Smith.

Although our group of girls didn’t like the idea of having  curfew, we really did love this sweet elderly lady. But as teenagers, we did disobey, a time or two.

Culvert replacement on Route 125 in Cass County begins Sept. 25

The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that a pipe culvert replacement project on Illinois 125 northwest of Ashland in Cass County will begin Monday, Sept. 25.

Traffic will be reduced to one lane using cones, barrels and flaggers within the construction area. This $75,000 project will improve and help maintain drainage across the road. The project is

expected to be completed in mid-October.

Emblem Club hosts chicken dinner    

Beardstown Emblem Club 474 will hold a Fried Chicken Dinner from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Sunday, October 22 at the Beardstown Elk’s Club, 205 East 2nd Street, Beardstown.
     Menu will consist of fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, green beans, rolls and butter and desssert. 
     There will be a cost for adults and 4-12. Children 3 and under are free.
     Carry outs are available by calling 217-323-1000. There will also be a 50/50 drawing.
     This is open to the public.

Reminder of UW deadline for grants

Agencies are reminded that October 31st is the deadline to be considered for a Beardstown United Way grant. These grants provide financial assistance to help others. The budget is based on the generous gifts of individual donations (including payroll deductions), business donations and corporate matches. 

Certain guidelines are required to be a funded United Way organization, including being a 501(c) 3 not for profit organization that provides to the Beardstown community.

Dot Foods wins award 3rd year in a row

North America’s largest food industry redistributor, is proud to announce that the company has earned the Great Place To Work Certification™ for the third consecutive year. Dot has partnered with Great Place To Work (GPTW), the global leader in workplace culture, since 2021 to conduct their annual employee survey and assess employee experience.