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BREAKING A replacement for the Joe Page Bridge is listed on the Illinois Department of Transportations District 8 five-year improvement plan for 2020-2025.

It is estimated to cost $130,000,000 not including other early phase costs.

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OCTOBER 23, 2019

Cannabis discussions continue with citizens arguing for its ban

By KRIS SCHEFFEL Calhoun News-Herald Discussions of cannabis regulations continued at Monday’s Commissioner’s meeting with members of the public raising concerns about the impacts it will have on the county.

A decision on the matter has once again been delayed with Commissioner Larry Weineke to attend briefings in Springfield to gain more information.

The briefings are meant to alleviate the confusion of the various levels of regulation and implementation the

legalization of recreational marijuana has brought. For Weineke, the hope is that it will bring about some clarity on what the next steps for the county should be, particularly as it relates to county zoning and the workplace. After delaying initial discussions last time until Calhoun County State’s Attorney Rick Ringhausen was present, the commissioners still have numerous questions regarding the matter as they watch the state’s Jan. 1 deadline count down.

The county has a limited ability to regulate cannabis within the county. It

has the ability to limit the operation of recreational marijuana businesses, to include farms, warehouses and dispensaries, within the county. If permitted, the county then needs to determine if they will place a tax on those facilities and at what rate. Already there has been interest in such operations in Calhoun. “I did have someone call me and ask about putting in a shed,� Christina Barrons, county building inspector, said. “At the end our conversation, he said it was for a warehouse for cannabis.�

However, cannabis remains illegal

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federally, a fact which becomes apparent as state legalization runs up against workplace requirements. This was a point county engineer Kyle Godar raised. “One of the things that is important for my department is that you classify as safety sensitive positions-- that being my CDL drivers and my employees on call,� he said. “My guys are on a random drug test pool, and as CDL drivers, they can’t have it in their system even though it’s legal.�

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Brussels School Board tackles athlete busing issue

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By -$5$' -$5021 Calhoun News-Herald There has been a sizable concern among staff in the Brussels school district regarding busing student-athletes.

Brussels Superintendent Mark Martin said the district is struggling to find drivers to take these students to games—namely for the winter sports that are coming up like basketball. “We don’t have enough drivers,� Martin said.

The issue was a focal point at the Brussels School Board meeting Tuesday, Oct. 15, Martin said.

The district uses three buses and has one “old bus.� “If you don’t have the people to drive them, it doesn’t help a whole lot,� he said.

For their fleet, they have three bus drivers and two substitute bus drivers.

He said the staffing is not solid enough to ensure there is a driver each night these student-athletes need to travel, which is half of their season.

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armers may have faired better than they anticipated this year based on accounts from local farmers and grain elevator operators.

While still in the throes of the harvest season, it appears the crop has produced favorable yields so far— a surprise to farmers across the county and abroad.

There was concern the delayed planting season and excessive rainfall throughout the year would have meant poor yields whether in terms of quality or quantity. That does not seem to be the case, though, at least for corn and soybean producers in the county.

Orchards have faced their own set of challenges, all of which have meant bad news for this year’s yields.

Speaking on the grain production in the county, Jeff Duckworth, manager at the Jersey County Grain Co., grain elevator in Hardin, said the county is progressing as fast as anyone in the Midwest. He was impressed with the (See, HARVEST, A3)

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County weighs difficulties surrounding Parkinson property

By KRIS SCHEFFEL Calhoun News-Herald The Parkinson property remains the county’s responsibility after failing to receive a single bid during an auction on Oct. 18.

The property is in Hardin and has been partially burnt down; however, because it is owned by the county’s taxing bodies, the county is debating its next step.

The trustees of the property include the county, the fire department, the road district, Lewis and Clark, the village and the Unit 40 school district.

The looming question is who holds responsibility over the property, and it is this

question around which much of the debate has centered. The county and the village of Hardin have been attempting to come to an intergovernmental agreement regarding the ownership and demolition of the property.

In a written agreement, the village of Hardin agreed to reimburse the county for the cost of demolition. “The village agrees to reimburse the county for the costs of demolition,�

Commissioner Larry Weineke said reading the agreement. “In exchange for said reimbursement, the county shall execute a deed for the property free of all liens.�

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Joe Page reduced to one lane By -$5$' -$5021 Calhoun News-Herald The Joe Page Bridge has been a reduced to one lane for inspections for several days, according to the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office.

The Illinois Department of Transportation will be doing inspections on the Joe Page Bridge this week and part of next week from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

and some days 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. a post on the Sheriff’s Office Facebook page stated. County engineer Kyle Godar said the inspections are done at regular intervals in order to ensure the soundness of the bridge.

Because of anticipated traffic congestion, locals are urged to give themselves more time to get where they are going just in case they are stopped at the bridge.

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By BILL HOAGLAND If you are over 40, you are sooner or later going to be dealing with memory loss.

It starts innocently enough; misplacing the cell phone, forgetting the name of a long time friend, or forgetting about an appointment. At some point, a memory loss “incident” makes you wonder if you have in deed lost your marbles.

The memory experts say not to worry about occasional memory losses; it is supposed to happen to all of us after 40. But then there is that “incident” that despite all the assurances from the “experts” makes you wonder if you are indeed on your way to something more serious.

I had my “incident” several weeks ago.

I got into a vehicle other than my own that was parked in front of mine. It is not that the two vehicles looked alike; most people can tell the difference between a van and a pick-up truck. But I did not realize I was in the wrong vehicle until the darn key refused

to fit in the keyhole despite repeated attempts to shove it in there.

Yelling at the key did not help.

As soon as I was seated in my truck, the owner of the van ran out, locked his van and went back inside his office. Evidently, he saw me from his office window sitting in his van. I would have smiled and waived at him as he went by to lock the doors—just to let him know it was an innocent mistake—but he never looked at me. Who knows what he thinks about my motives.

So after that “incident”, I thought maybe I needed to do a little research on how to rejuvenate the memory cells. I found an article on the web, written by a freelance writer named Kelly Hernandez, that listed 40 techniques to improve your memory.

It seems to me that coming up with 40 suggestions to improve the memory is a bit of a stretch. For example, getting a good night’s sleep was one of the suggestions.

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But what if you have been up all night worrying about memory loss ?

The list of 40 included some other gems: eat a healthy diet, quit smoking, don’t drink too much alcohol but drink a little bit of alcohol, make new friends and so on.

Two of the suggestions do make sense: devising some kind of rhyme to help you remember what it is that you want to remember and spending 15 minutes repeating out loud what it is that you want to remember. So for me, I guess I should have a picture of a pick-up truck and a van in front of me and I should repeat, out loud, “this is a truck and this is a van. Don’t get into the van even if you can.

Instead, duck into the truck and you’ll be in luck”.

I don’t think this is what Kelly Hernandez had in mind as a lasting fix on memory loss, but we will give it a shot. Or maybe I should just contact the owner of the van and tell him to please keep his doors locked because his van is somehow begging me to take it for a joy-ride.

––––––––––––––––––– Q Bill Hoagland has practiced law in Alton for more than 50 years, but he has spent more than 70 years hunting, fishing and generally being in the great outdoors. His wife, Annie, shares his love of the outdoor life.

Much of their spare time is spent on their farm in Calhoun County.

Bill can be reached at billhoagland70@gmail.com.

Outdoor Truths: Gary Miller

Great stories exceed comfort for hunters I love hunting the Midwest.

I’ve been going there for several years and look forward to it each year at this time. Not only do I get to see some friends that I have come to know, but I get to chase some really big bucks.

Sometimes (if not most of the time), I get to chase them in difficult weather conditions.

Since I’m there in early November, I know it’s going to be pretty cold. I also know I’m going to face some pretty stiff winds. And since I’m there for several days, it’s most likely going to rain.

This trip is usually very taxing on the mind and body.

I can remember many times sitting in a blowing rain and the same amount of time trying to stay warm while a cold wind is hitting me directly in

the face. I will come home from there with a full beard, lips chapped, wind-burned, and looking like I just met God on the mountain to receive the Ten Commandments (except where I hunt, there are no mountains).

In spite of all of these difficulties, not only do I keep going back, I keep looking forward to it year after year.

If you are a hunter, you know why I keep doing this.

It’s because of the trophy. It’s because the prize exceeds all the difficulties.

It’s because the comfort of a great story exceeds the pain of 12 hours in a tree stand.

But really, as you know, it’s more than that.

Since I rarely kill a big buck, I can’t say the trophy is the reason I continue to go. Actually, I go for only the potential for the trophy.

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(Continued from A1) Suggestions were made to allow coaches to drive the team when a driver is not available. He said the district will be looking at options including this one to determine their viability.

Shortages have been present in Illinois schools for a number of years, and these shortages extend beyond teachers. It also includes substitutes and bus drivers. Martin said those in the district often hear testing is the primary reason many that would consider the bus driving opt-out of doing so.

He said the state testing for bus drivers is quite complicated and difficult.

And even if for understandable reasons, Martin said the bar set by the state is turning people away.

The replacement of the Brussels High School gym doors was also discussed at the meeting. Currently, school officials

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(Continued from A1) However, State’s Attorney Rick Ringhausen said that the trustees are not in favor of the agreement.

“Our trustees do not like this,” he said. “They recommend that we do not do that.”

Costs for the demolition of the property, if done by the county, were estimated to be around $6,000, Calhoun County Engineer Kyle Godar said. Many of the commissioners agreed that the demolition would be put out for bid if a determination was made that the county would be overseeing it. If the intergovernmental agreement was signed by the county, however, they would remain responsible for $816 to account for the cost of trying to sell the property.

Technically, the property remains open for bids with the minimum bid set at $816 in order to cover the costs of the realtor who represents the interests of the trustees. If a bid is made, the county and the trustees will no longer be responsible for the clean up.

“The problem with it is that you not only have this piece of property sitting waiting for somebody to take care of it,

It’s not the prize but the possibility for the prize.

I keep returning year after year with equal enthusiasm, enduring everything Mother Nature throws at me, because I simply have an amazing opportunity. To me, it is really neat that I have found something so worthwhile, I am committed to only its potential. I’ve seen signs for its existence. I have watched it from afar. I have even had its presence cause my heart to rattle its cage of ribs.

But, none of these contain the full measure of a rare success. None of these are full and complete.

Heaven also seems to be this way – even my own Christian walk… and God. I live this life mainly for its potential. I have seen many signs for its reality. I have

watched the work of God f r o m afar.

I have also had his presence rattle my heart.

But, I really only live on a promise, that one day what is now potential and possibility, will become sight. I can only imagine what the prize will be if the potential has so much draw.

––––––––––––––––––– Q Gary has three books that are compilations of the articles he has written for nearly 15 years. He also speaks at game dinners and men’s groups for churches and associations. You can contact him at gary@outdoortruths.org.

are checking into the costs of replacing the gym doors. The consideration is based on interest to strengthen security in the gym. The gym doors currently do not have windows and use keys.

Martin said the goal is to put windows at the doors, so those inside can see who is beyond the doors. At the same time, they will likely switch to a keypad system as another level of security and do away with keys for the gym.

Following a closed session, several were approved for positions in the district. Melissa Tepen-Clark was hired as the high school girls basketball coach; Lisa Vogel and Jim Clark, high school junior varsity girls basketball coaches; Jeanene Kiel and Eric Kiel as the seventh, eighth-grade boys basketball volunteer assistant coach; Kim Klaas, high school cheerleading coach; and Lauren Eilerman, special education aide.

Special recognitions were announced at the top of the meeting. They include: Q Logan Jacobs was named Brussels High School Student of the Month for October. Logan was nominated and voted on by teachers. She was recognized for coming into the office one day because a friend of hers was down. She came in to ask if she could take a piece of chocolate to cheer her friend up who was having a really bad day.

Q Zach Holmes won the Raider recognition drawing. Zach helped pick up trash around the school after homecoming without being asked to do so. He was chosen by drawing his name out of the Raider Recognition box.

Q New members were inducted into the National Honor Society. They include Emma Clark, Kendra LaMarsh, Alyssa Kress, Ellie Nolte and Kaden Nolte.

you have several trailers that the county trustee owns that the landowners are hoping that you do something with,” Rita Hagen, county clerk, said.

Until the details of the intergovernmental agreement and the questions about responsibility are smoothed out, the issue will be tabled. Hagen noted this is an issue affecting more than this property, though.

During the meeting, the county commissioners have agreed to proceed with the hiring of Heneghan and Associates after considering the two bids for a flood manager. The flood manager will assist with the assessment of properties and filing of paperwork with the state following the flood earlier this year. The next step will be negotiating hiring costs.

Kyle Shell, representative of the Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust (ICRMT), the county’s insurance provider, presented a new opportunity for the county to save money in addressing workplace injuries. Rather than sending employees directly to the Emergency Room, they can now reach a healthcare specialist at any hour to receive medical feedback. This will save time and money

for minor injuries at no additional cost to the county which already utilizes ICRMT as its insurance provider.

The commissioners began discussing the construction of new sidewalks meant to provide better access for those with disabilities. The commissioners are looking to make a decision on the matter once the county’s budget has been assessed.

With construction on the fiber optic cable outside the building, any project will have to wait until that work is completed. The moving of the handicap parking will make access safer in the meantime.

The Health Department is ready to move into the former sheriff’s office as part of a lease made with the county. The county came to an agreement regarding the cleaning out of the property with the commissioners determining that water bottles can be donated and metal desks can be recycled.

Commissioner Larry Weineke was voted to serve as a board member representing Calhoun County in participation with an intergovernmental agreement with the Jerseyville Economic Development Council.

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Goode referenced his time working with First Fruits, a Christian rehab facility outside of Jerseyville, when he addressed the commissioners.

“I have worked with drugaddicted people for the past thirty years,” he said. “In this time, I have not found one there that will tell you that the use of marijuana did not open the gate up to harder drugs that finally cost them their jobs, their homes, their wife and kids, and in many cases, their parents and grandparents have absolutely nothing to do with them anymore.” “What I am concerned about is the future of my grandchildren, and having been a bus driver for 35 years, the future of all your children and grandchildren.”

Rick Ringhausen, speaking as a citizen, echoed much of this sentiment.

“This is one of the worst ideas that the state has come up with,” he said. “I am urging you as a father and citizen of the county to ban it.

You have the authority to ban these businesses entirely.”

On Jan. 1, recreational marijuana will be legal within Illinois. By then, the county and the municipalities will have to make a determination as to whether they permit the operation of recreational marijuana facilities within their borders. The county will continue to discuss its implementation and regulation in the coming months as more information becomes available.

(Continued from A1) Part of the problem is the nature of cannabis itself.

Cannabis takes longer to metabolize than other legal substances such as alcohol.

That means, individuals can test positive for the substance up to roughly a month after use.

Additionally, there is a small potential for individuals to become high from secondhand smoke. The state has already made stipulations within the new law that it is illegal to smoke around first responders with this in mind.

Nonetheless, the employees that Godar referred to are not included in this definition, and therefore, it falls upon local governments and employees to determine the best policies.

Kyle Shell, a representative from the Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust, presented an information packet outlining current policies and recommendations for future policies in order to address this new legislation.

“A lot of the guidelines are going to fall under the Illinois No Smoking Act anyways,” Shell said. “So whether you are on cannabis or cigarettes, we are going to treat it the same anyway.”

However, the broader impact of recreational marijuana legalization was not lost during the discussion.

Public comments focused on the effects it will have on the lives of families and children. Local resident Gary

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Wednesday, October 23, 2019

OBITUARIES BETTY HAYN Betty A. Hayn, 80, passed away on October 21, 2019 at Calhoun Nursing and Rehab.

She was born on January 27, 1939 in Batchtown, IL to the late Raymond and Hattie (Hattemar) Titus.

Betty married Jerome Hayn on June 1, 1962 at St. Barbara’s Catholic Church in Batchtown, he survives.

She was a member of St. Anselm’s Catholic Church in Kampsville and a member of St. Anselm’s Altar Society.

She enjoyed sewing, quilting, and drinking coffee with her clutch at McCully Heritage Project.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by three children: Joanne (Rob) Hickson, Linda Orr, and Todd (Brenda) Hayn; three grandsons: Adam (Anne Marie) Hickson, Zachary Orr, and Tanner Hayn; and one brother, Bill Titus.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother Norman Titus.

Visitation will be Thurs-

day, October 24, 2019 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Gress, Kallal, and Schaaf Funeral Home in Hardin.

Funeral Mass will be Friday, October 25, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anselm’s Catholic Church in Kampsville.

Burial will follow at St. Anselm’s Catholic Cemetery.

Gress, Kallal, and Schaaf Funeral Home in Hardin is in charge of arrangements.

DANNY ‘DAN’ HOLMAN Danny “Dan” W. Holman, 71, of Hardin died Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019 at his home, while surrounded by his family.

A service will be held Saturday, Oct. 26 at 2 p.m. at the Batchtown Methodist Church with the Rev. Phil Grable officiating.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, the American Diabetes Association, 5A Animal Shelter and the Batchtown Methodist Church.

Alexander & Gubser Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Harvest (Continued from A1) yields. He thought it would have been much worse.

“It has been a good harvest,” he said.

He said the rain was anticipated to take a major chunk of the crop.

“It (the flooding) put so many acres underwater,” Duckworth said.

However, the weather turned and Calhoun saw a dry and hot turn in August and the following months allowing for some recuperation in the “homestretch” in time for harvest, Duckworth said. While normally cob rot on corn is common in a wet year, Duckworth said he had not seen any of it.

Duckworth’s comments were seconded by Debbie Kamp. Kamp, whose family farms some corn and soybeans, said they have not seen the devastation expected from such a wet season attributing a lot of it to the hot and dry days in late summer/early fall.

Kamp said it appears to be a good season so far.

While happy for the decent grain yields, it was still a hard year for Kamp and other growers with orchards. Kamp grows peaches, apples and pumpkins, all of which saw poor yields this year following a literal and metaphorical perfect storm throughout the year.

The pumpkins had a low yield largely because the

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wet season forced them to plant late, Kamp said. For the peaches and the apples, it was an uphill battle this year.

First, unanticipated frosts came in during spring hurting the trees from the start.

Then, a hail storm ahead of the Nutwood Levee breaking hit her orchard, Hagen Family Orchards, and others in the southern tip of the county hard. Kamp said the hail coupled with high winds did significant damage to the orchards. Little room was given to recover.

The hail storm hit a month before harvest started in the orchards.

“I have never seen hail the way we saw it,” she said.

Kamp said while orchards in the northern part of the county faired better, skirting the brunt of the storm, “nobody had a full crop” this year.

“I don’t ever want to see a year like 2019 again,” Kamp said. “This has been the most difficult season since I have taken over.”

Kamp took over operations eight seasons ago.

Despite the rough year, Kamp is hopeful next season will prove more fruitful—barring any late-season freezes or hail storms next year. She said the trees have been recovering nicely from the damage incurred earlier this year.

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Medicare Part D Appointments: We are now making appointments for Medicare Part D Open Enrollment. Appointments are available at the Senior Center in Hardin. We also have appointments available at the South County Public Library in Brussels on Tuesday, Oct. 29, Tuesday, Nov. 5, and Tuesday, Nov. 12.

Please call the Senior Center to make your appointment at either location: 618-5769567.

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Medicare Drug Plans and the Coverage Gap. People with Medicare prescription drug plans hear a lot about the “Coverage Gap” or “Donut Hole” each year.

What exactly is it?

The Coverage Gap is a

cost-sharing mechanism that drug plans have in place to share costs with their customers. The Coverage Gap starts once a customer and their drug plan both spend a certain amount of money on prescriptions, and ends when an additional amount of money has been spent.

Generally, customers who take expensive prescriptions (often “brand-name” drugs) enter the Coverage Gap during sometime during the year. When Medicare drug plans entered the market in 2006, there was no coverage during the Coverage Gap; the customer paid full price.

By 2016, the customer paid 45 percemt of the cost of brand name drugs and 58 percent of the cost of generic drugs. Needless to say, this resulted in a huge price hike at the pharmacy counter. While the Coverage Gap will not go away, in 2020 customers will pay 25 percent of the full cost of their brand or generic drugs if they enter the Coverage Gap. How do you know if or when you will enter the Coverage Gap? Read the monthly summary notices you get from your drug plan. They document your costs, your coverage category, and your progress towards the Cover-

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For people who take mostly inexpensive generics, the Coverage Gap isn’t usually an issue. If you take drugs in higher-cost tiers (even generic drugs can be put into higher-cost tiers!), keep a close eye on this information. In 2020, once you and your plan have spent $4,020 towards the cost of your drugs, you’ll enter the Coverage Gap. To leave it, you and your plan will have to get to $6,350 in costs. At that point, you’ll enter the coverage phase known as “Catastrophic Coverage,” meaning that you will have a co-pay of either 5% of the full cost (brands over $179; generics over $72), or $3.60 (generics under $72), or $8.95 (brands under $179).

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“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

Matthew 6:21 NIV

f your heart and mind are focused on worldly matters, you will not hear the word of God. The things of this world are noisy and glaring, and will deafen and blind you to the soft and subtle urgings of the spirit. God rarely shouts, but rather speaks in a whisper, and His voice is easily drowned out by worldly concerns. Put aside those worldly concerns, at least temporarily each day, and take some quiet time to simply commune with God in silence. While doing this, try to quiet your mind, and stop thinking about anything. Just be there, alone with God. When you are done with this meditative silence, try to take it with you back into the world. You may have to be in the world and attend to worldly affairs—all of us have bills to pay and things to do—but you can be in the world and attend to your affairs with a heart that is given to God. In this way, our interactions with others will express a heart devoted to God. It will come through in your smile, and in your eyes, and in your gentle way of being in the world.

– Christopher Simon

These religious messages are published each week in the Calhoun News-Herald as a service to our churches and are sponsored by the listed business firms.

MONDAY: (Breakfast) Pancake & Sausage Stick.

(Lunch) Hot Dog or Chili Dog, Baked Beans, Romaine Salad, Peaches.

TUESDAY: (Breakfast) Waffles.

(Lunch) Turkey Wraps, Corn, Romaine Salad, Applesauce.

WEDNESDAY: (Breakfast) Scrambled Eggs. (Lunch) Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Garlic Bread, Green Beans, Romaine Lettuce Salad, Pineapple.

THURSDAY: (Breakfast) Biscuit & Gravy. (Lunch) Deli Sandwich or Chicken Salad, Sliced Carrots, Romaine Salad, Tropical Fruit.

FRIDAY: (Breakfast) Honey Bun. (Lunch) McRib on Bun, Broccoli and Cheese, Romaine Salad, Pears.

CALHOUN HIGH SCHOOL MONDAY: (Breakfast) Breakfast Bagel, Cereal, Fruit/Juice, Milk.

(Lunch) Chicken Quesadilla, Romaine Lettuce, Corn, Black Beans, Mandarin Oranges/Fresh Fruit, Milk.

TUESDAY: (Breakfast) Blueberry or Chocolate Muffin, Cereal, Fruit, Milk.

(Lunch) Salisbury Steak w/Dinner Roll, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Peas, Applesauce/Fresh Fruit, Milk.

WEDNESDAY: (Breakfast) Sausage Patty w/Hash Brown, Cereal, Fruit/ Juice, Milk. (Lunch) Cold Turkey & Cheese on Bun, Romaine Lettuce, Carrot Sticks w/Dip, Pears/Fresh Fruit, Milk.

THURSDAY: (Breakfast) Raspberry Churro, Cereal, Fruit, Milk. (Lunch) Pulled Pork on Bun, Slaw, Baked Beans, Peaches/Fresh Fruit, Milk.

FRIDAY: (Breakfast) EggCheese Croissant, Cereal, Fruit/ Juice, Milk. (Lunch) Meatball Sub, Seasoned Potatoes, Green Beans, Pineapple/Fresh Fruit, Milk.

CALHOUN ELEMENTARY & JR. HIGH SCHOOL MONDAY: (Breakfast) Breakfast Bagel, Cereal, Applesauce/Fresh Fruit, Milk. (Lunch) Chicken Quesadilla, Romaine Lettuce, Corn, Mandarin Oranges, Milk.

TUESDAY: (Breakfast) Blueberry or Chocolate Muffin, Cereal, Pears/ Fresh Fruit, Milk. (Lunch) Salisbury Steak w/Dinner Roll, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Peas, Applesauce, Milk.

WEDNESDAY: (Breakfast) Sausage Patty w/Hash Brown, Cereal, Peaches/ Juice, Milk. (Lunch) Cold Turkey & Cheese on Bun, Romaine Lettuce, Carrot Sticks w/Dip, Pears, Milk.

THURSDAY: (Breakfast) Raspberry Churro, Cereal, Mandarin Oranges/ Fruit, Milk. (Lunch) Halloween Chicken Nuggets, Slaw, Baked Beans, Apple Slices w/Carmel Dip, Milk.

FRIDAY: (Breakfast) Pancake Sausage & Cheese Sandwich, Cereal, Mixed Fruit/Juice, Milk. (Lunch) Meatball Sub, Seasoned Potatoes, Green Beans, Pineapple, Milk.

ST. NORBERTS SCHOOL MONDAY: Nacho Supreme, Mexican Rice, Corn, Fruit.

T U E S D AY: Pizza, Lettuce Salad, Peas, Fruit.

WEDNESDAY: Chicken Patty, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Green Beans, Tropical Fruit.

THURSDAY: Toasted Ravioli, Lettuce Salad, Marinara Sauce, Corn, Pears.

FRIDAY: Soup and Salad Bar, Bread Sticks, Cottage Cheese, Peaches.

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Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Calhoun News-Herald

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Hardin, Illinois

WHAT'S GOING ON BETWEEN THE RIVERS Q Kampsville News

by Diane Brangenberg Q 618-653-4520

We are getting ready for weekend fun in Kampsville.

Trunk or Treat is this Sunday from 4-6 at the Marvin Richter Field.

The Halloween party will begin at 6 p.m. in the Center for American Archeology Gym. Kids games, basket raffles and concessions will be available. Everyone’s favorite and fun for all ages our “Treat Walk.� Don’t forget we need bakers for this.

Anyone wanting to have a spot in the trunk or treat please get ahold of me. We have lots of spots.

Bake sale Saturday morning at the bank and Kampsville. I need bakers for this also and people with sweet tooths to come shop.

Don’t forget the Legions Pie in the Face Contest it ends Oct. 24. So, stop in and put your money in for your favorite guy.

While there, get your Queen of Hearts tickets. The money raised from the pie in the face contest goes to buy fleece blankets for the veterans’ home.

Nov. 9, the Calhoun High School and Jr. High Scholastic Bowl team will be sponsoring a Trivia Night at Straight Home. Registration begins at 6 p.m. Trivia begins at 7 p.m.

Get your team together and come out and support this great cause.

A huge shout out of thanks

to Mark Becker for working on all of the electric on the riverfront and at the campground and working with Ameren to get the electric ready for Old Settlers Days. Without Mark’s hard work, we wouldn’t have been able to have the event.

The Village of Hamburg had a wonderful turnout for their Halloween Party and Trunk or Treat this past Saturday.

St. Norbert’s Fall Dinner was also successful this past Sunday and absolutely delicious— a great Fall tradition in Calhoun County.

Congratulations to the JFL football players, Chris Stanleyrunning back, Miles Lortonquarterback, Connor Longnecker-fullback and Will Hurley-lineman on being chosen to the All-Conference team. We are very proud of you boys.

St. Norbert’s Kindergarten-3 visited Blue Ridge Farms this week. Bud Matthews told them all about pumpkins and they picked apples and pumpkins.

Blue Ridge Farms is owned

by Bud and Kathy Mathews. It is wonderful to have this local activity for families.

Reagan and Hayden Taul, with the help of their parents, Andrew and Lindsey, hosted a “Harry Potter� Party Sunday afternoon for their classmates it was a huge success. All of the kids had a great time.

Chance and Lyndsey Jack-

son were honored with a gender reveal party Saturday evening. We are all excited that baby boy Jackson will be making his arrival this spring.

Daryl Becker was honored with a retirement party Saturday evening at Straight Home hosted by his wife Anne and daughters Emily and Haley. Congratulations on your retirement, Daryl.

Happy Birthday to one of our favorite Kampsville Legion bartenders Angie Holland was the guest of honor at a birthday party Saturday evening at the Pavilion.

Also celebrating a birthday this weekend is Sheriff Bill Heffington.

Rachael Friedel was also honored with a surprise 50th birthday party Friday night at Straight Home.

Happy Anniversary to Bill and Jeane Bland on the 21st.

Don’t forget plan to attend trunk or treat and the Halloween party Sunday and don’t forget to bake.

Please add to your prayers this week Jeanie Jones and Linda Herkert and continue prayers for Gus Wallendorf, Joe Gress, Kathryn Chapman, Eileen Gardner, Ed Church, Sandy Wille, Jan Clore, Jim Hill, Cindy (Sprong) Smith and Luanne Baalman.

Q Batchtown News

Bryan and Lisa Lumpkin of Linn, Mo. are the proud parents of a baby girl, Madison Marie.

She was born Saturday, Oct. 12 and weighed 8 lbs., 11 oz., and is 20 and a half inches long. She has an older brother, Connor 1 and a half years old. Grandparents are Kenny and Betty Eilerman of Batchtown, and Matt and Debbie Lumpkin of Linn, Mo. Madison was born on Kenny and Betty’s 45th Wedding Anniversary.

What a happy day to remember by all.

Baby Abbott Eilerman was baptized at St. Norbert’s Church in Hardin Sunday, Oct. 20 with Father Don Roberts officiating. He is the infant son of Greg and Lauren Eilerman of Hardin, and has three older siblings, Addi, Aiden and Asher. The godparents are Kay Eilerman, wife of Brian, and Nick Eilerman. The grandparents are Kenny and Bette Eilerman, and Judy Brannan of Carrollton.

Other family also attending were Mike Eilerman and daughters, Michaela and Hayley, and Brian Eilerman, and Jacob, Lindsey, and Emily. The family enjoyed lunch together afterward at the Illinois Riverdock Restaurant to celebrate together.

There was a nice crowd at the St. Francis of Assisi Fall Dinner, Sunday. Jerome and Betty Sievers from Batchtown attended along with many others from the area.

The chicken and beef dinner was really good, and there were many delicious baked items in the sweet store.

A quilt raffle and a money raffle were also available. If you didn’t attend this year.

Put it on your calendar for next year.

The Turtle Soup Supper at the Brussels St. Matthew’s Church Hall is Saturday evening, Nov. 2 beginning at 4 to 8 p.m. They also sell beef sandwich, and pie and cake for dessert. A sweet shop and country store are also available.

Mary Kallal, and Mr. and Mrs. Steven Kallal from Dow enjoyed the Fall Dinner Sunday at St. Norbert’s Church.

Linda Russell visited Jeremy and Angie Russell Sunday evening and stayed with Zoey and Sadie while they attended the concert.

The Batchtown Woman’s Club met at the Old Fill Inn Station Wednesday, Oct. 16. The members present were Robin Hillen, Marge Carnes, Jean Tepen, Marcy

by Marcy Klockenkemper Q 618-396-2468

Klockenkemper, Barb Sperlo and Karen Varga.

The ladies each brought a bag of candy and got trick or treat bags ready for Halloween night, Oct. 31. The ladies will open the Village Hall at 5:30 p.m. for trick or treaters. A treat and drink will be there waiting for them. Marge Carnes had an interesting program on health. October is breast cancer awareness month and Marge had important facts about it. An auction followed.

Bernie and Robin Hillen enjoyed caring for their grandchildren over the weekend. Saturday, Reese, Lennox, Roman and Leland were there and Sunday, Elsie, Rory, Karson and Kale came to visit. All had a good time playing together on the farm.

Some of the folks celebrating birthdays this month are Greg Eilerman Oct. 11, Brian Eilerman Oct. 21 and Mike Eilerman Oct. 25.

Happy birthday to all.

Bill Titus is in rehab at the Calhoun Nursing & Rehab Center in Hardin. We wish Bill a speedy recovery.

The Brussels High School had their annual Fall Festival Sunday, Oct. 20. The National Honor Society had activities for children from the area that included food, games, and a hayride in the town park. Emma and Nicholas Rose from Batchtown got in on the fun and had a good time.

Suzanne Kamp spent some time with her sister, Mary Hoekstra, last week in Alton. Sunday they returned to Suzanne home.

Mary stayed over-night and returned home Monday.

They enjoyed doing things together at their homes.

Allen and Debbie Johnson and cousins celebrated October birthdays together at Jim and Arlene Brodbeck’s home near Batchtown. It was a potluck lunch with Arlene Webster Brodbeck as the host. Those having birthdays and their dates are: Arlene Brodbeck, Oct. 23; Allen Johnson, Oct. 24; and Ken Webster, Oct. 13.

Barry Webster also attended. His birthday was 9-7.

Everyone enjoyed the visit and the good food.

Lance Rose grandson of Betty Rose was visiting her last week, and went deer hunting while there. He was fortunate enough to get a ten-point buck.

He enjoyed his stay at Grandma’s house.

Lindy and Martha Bick returned home Sunday after

a trip to Denver, Colorado to visit Dave and Rachel Bick and children Levi and Clare. They stayed with the children while Dave and Rachel went hunting. They enjoyed their stay.

Lisa Rose celebrated her birthday Monday, Oct. 21 with a surprise birthday party at the Illinois Riverdock Restaurant. All the family came and enjoyed being with her on her special day.

Now If You have hard work to do; Do it now.

To-day the skies are clear and blue, Tomorrow clouds may come in view, Yesterday is not for you, Do it now.

If you have a song to sing, Sing it now.

Let the tones of gladness ring Clear as song of birds in spring.

Let every day some music bring; Sing it now.

If you have kind words to say, Say them now.

To-morrow may not come your way, Do a kindness while you may; Loved ones will not always stay; Say them now.

If you have a smile to show, Show it now.

Make hearts happy, roses grow, Let the friends around you know The love you have before they go; Show it now.

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Q Point News

by Carol Sue Carnes Q 618-883-2333

I, accompanied by my John Carnes of Edwardsville, flew to Orlando, Fla., Oct. 10 to attend the United Postmasters & Managers of America (active and retired) Annual Southern Officers Conference and Fourth Quarter Board meeting of the Signature Federal Credit Union of which I serve as secretary. That evening a Welcome Dinner/States Night was enjoyed by over 200 attendees.

On Friday, I attended the board meeting and executive session of the Credit Union and John enjoyed a bit of sightseeing. That evening a buffet dinner and live auction were held.

Saturday John and I helped at the Signature vendor booth.

That evening, the credit union treated the board members and guests to a wonderful dinner at Charley’s Steak and Seafood House.

Sunday was a free day, so we did a bit of touring the area before heading to the airport for a 5:45 p.m. flight. As it turned out our flight was on hold due to a mechanical problem.

From 6-11 p.m., we were given updates and finally were told the flight had been canceled since the mechanics were not able to acquire the needed parts. I headed to the baggage claim area to retrieve our luggage, and John proceeded to the airline front desk to get vouchers for an overnight stay plus vouchers to return home the following morning on the airline of our choice.

Monday morning, we flew to Chicago O’Hare, where we changed planes and then returned to St. Louis airport by 3:30 p.m. Needless to say that is why there was no Point News last week.

Last Saturday, Oct. 12, Albert Jenkins was honored at a retirement dinner hosted by his wife, Cindy, and family at the Brussels American Legion Hall. Also, Cindy’s Aunt Alice (Kuhn) Marshall was honored on her 100th birthday.

Many family members and friends were in attendance for the occasion. Everyone enjoyed the delicious buffet dinner and afternoon together.

Albert’s brother Jerry Jenkins and sister Margie Heidemann were also present for the day.

On June 30, Albert retired, having spent 43 years on the rivers as a Barge Captain.

Congratulations to him on this great career and also to Alice Marshall on her 100th birthday.

Old Settler’s Day in Kampsville was well attended by many from South Calhoun.

Many great food booths, lots of vendors and entertainment enjoyed by all who attended.

On the Columbus Day holiday, Kelley Heffington, son Brantley and daughter Graceyn of Golden Eagle spent Monday at the St. Louis Zoo. The weather was perfect. All the animals were outdoors and everything was beautifully decorated for Halloween.

On Friday and Saturday, the Fall Craft and Quilt Show was held at the Brussels Village Hall and St. Matthew’s Church and Hall.

The church pews were covered with quilts and the halls were filled with vendors.

Several bus loads, along with many other visitors to the county, enjoyed the event. A lady on one of the buses from the Decatur area won the beautiful quilt in the drawing that

was held. The weekend also featured the Meppen Yard & Garage Sales and tours of the barn quilts in South Calhoun.

Chairpeople of the event were Cindy Jenkins and Kelly Mazzacavallo. Many thanks to them for all their hard work and also to all who attended.

The weekend also featured the Open House of Vinaca Winery and Vineyards, owned and operated by Bobby Wieneke of Brussels. Since the winery was just across the road from the Craft and Quilt Show, many attended both events.

Bobby offered at least 12 different wines to sample, red and white, sweet and dry. And of course, after sampling, you left with a bottle or two of your preference. Thanks to Bobby for adding this business, quite an asset to our community.

Congratulations to Paul and Jeanette Droege, who were pleasantly surprised on Saturday evening on their 50th wedding anniversary.

Their daughter, son-in-law & family, Angie and John Willman, Madison and Mitchell and son, daughter-in-law & children, Donny and Jessica Droege, Dylan and Jayleigh hosted the event. Friends Bobby and Donna Mulkins helped with the frying of the chicken and pork chops and the many sides were catered by Kim Vogel. After the delicious meal everyone toasted the honorees, photos of the couple and also the original wedding party were taken. Then, the beautifully decorated cakes were cut and served. The event was held at the Willman’s Country Shop, beautifully decorated for the event. Many family members and friends attended the event.

Best wishes Paul and Jeanette for many more happy and healthy years ahead!

On Thursday afternoon the Brussels Woman’s Club met at St. Matthew Hall with 10 members present. This was the first meeting of the new 20192020 Club Year, presided over

by President Elaine Eberlin. A short program on Education was presented by Carol Sue Carnes. In attendance were Judy Burch, Marie Held, Dana Kirkpatrick, Jane Herter, Jean Barton, Terry Hagen, Elaine Eberlin, Kelly Mazzacavallo, Janet Schleeper and myself.

Many thanks to the hostesses, Jean and Terry, for the delicious desserts and coffee.

Next Sunday, Oct. 27, will be Rev. Mark Hofferber’s last service at St. Matthew Church in Brussels. He has received a call to minister to the parish of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hoffman where he and his family will be moving in the very near future.

To thank him and his family for being here for St. Matthew congregation and also to wish them the best as they move forward, plans are to have a potluck dinner after service, meat to be furnished but please bring a side dish and/or dessert.

Congratulations to Clay Hall and Kya Nation who were wed on Saturday afternoon in a private outdoor ceremony in the Batchtown area. Afterward, a reception and dance were held at the Brussels American Legion Hall. Kya is the daughter of Vicki Nation of Golden Eagle and Wally Nation of Perryville, Mo. The couple will reside in Springfield.

Congratulations to Timothy Painter and Michelle Gleason, who were wed at sunset on

Saturday evening in an outdoor ceremony on his parents’ farm. A reception and dance followed at Pancho Villa Event Center in the Paradise Banquet Hall. Michelle is the daughter of Lona Campbell of Brussels and the late Joe Campbell. Timothy is the son of Michael and Pamela Painter of White Hall.

Congratulations to Lawrence “Larry� Travers and Amanda Klunk, who were wed on Saturday at Pere Marquette Lodge in Grafton.

A reception and dance followed at the Lodge for family and friends. Amanda is the daughter of Larry and Christine Klunk of Florissant, Mo. and Lawrence is the son of Lawrence and Susan Travers of Chicago. The newlyweds will reside in Chicago.

Congratulations to Luke Tepen and Holly Dewerff, who were wed on Saturday at the Post Commons Wedding Venue in Alton. A reception and dance followed there for family and friends. Luke is the son of Barb Tepen of Godfrey and Dan Tepen of Golden Eagle. Holly is the daughter of Dave and Carol Dewerff of Nokomis. Grandparents from this area attending were Gilbert and Shirley Kinder and Doris Tepen, Deepest sympathy to the family of Jerome Rose who died on Oct. 10 at the Calhoun Nursing and Rehab Center in Hardin. Visitation was on Sunday evening and funeral on Monday morning at St. Mary’s Church in Brussels, with Father Roberts officiating. Thoughts and prayers are with his daughter, Jean Nolte, sons Gary, Neal and Alan and their families.

Trunk or Treat Night will be held at the Brussels Heritage Park on Friday evening, Oct. 25, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Pork chop sandwiches, walking tacos and other food and beverages will be available for purchase.

Hope you have your calendar marked for Saturday, Nov. 2, just 10 days away.

St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Brussels is having their Annual Turtle Soup Supper, along with various sandwiches and desserts. Serving time 4-8 p.m. Country Store with quilts for sale, many craft items, lots of homemade goodies, apple butter, jellies, pickles, produce, etc.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Birthday Blessings to Dee Wieneke, Judy Klemmer, Phil Seiferman, Carol Weishaar, Charles Burch, Jane Pohlman, Yvonne Nolte, Angie Klaas, Ervin Nolte, Ryan Hagen, Bill Heffington, Dalene Clendenney, Logan Jacobs, Maggie Toppmeyer, Jed Struse, Reese Kiel, Avery Caselton, JoAnn Kirn, Mackenzie Schulte and all others celebrating their natal day at this time.

Happy Anniversary to Tim and Denise Rose, Kodie and Amber Ewen, Paul and Jeanette Droege, John and Angie Willman, Dan and Marla Snyders, Evan and Emily Kane, Larry and Julie Bimslager, Ed and Lisa Heffington, Alex and Justine Schulte, Gail and Geneva Bailey and all other couples celebrating their wedding anniversary this week.

Thought of the Day: “Love is the only thing in the world that you have to give away to get.�

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Wednesday, October 23, 2019

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Hardin, Illinois

What’s Happening

25 Years Ago October 26, 1994 James Witt, Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), announced Wednesday, Oct. 19, that $1.2 million in federal funding will be made available to hep reduce the risk of future flood losses in Hardin.

On Friday, Oct. 21, Hardin received half of these funds, $613,500, and will get the other half as they need it.

“These funds are being provided through the agency’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) and will be used to buy 43 structures in Hardin which were damaged during the 1993 flood,” Christopher Ryan from Senator Paul Simon’s office said.

Hardin had a pre-flood population of 1,071, and 469 total housing units spread out along the waterfront for approximately 2.5 miles, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce in 1991.

Approximately 30% of the homes and businesses in Hardin are located within the 100-year floodplain, and, therefore, many structures along the riverbank sustained substantial damage from the flood.

The 1993 flood displaced 150 local residents due to damage to their homes. Of these, approximately 30 have left Hardin and may not return. The remaining 120 displaced residents are either residing in federallyowned mobile homes, are staying with local relatives or friends, or have relocated within the county, but out of the floodplain.

“Things are rolling along pretty well. We are moving forward, with it unfolding little by little. It’s been a long drawn-out affair,” Hardin Mayor Bill Horman commented.

Appraisals are in the process of being sent

by West Central Illinois Valley Regional Planning Commission to home owners who have expressed interest in being bought out.

“Some people are going to be happy, others are not,” Horman said.

An additional $400,000 will also be provided by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs, through Community Development Block Grant Program funds administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for these projects.

Projects such as this are part of FEMA’s ongoing effort to assist local governments in acquiring and relocating flood-prone properties. In Illinois, 1,600 structures are expected to be purchased using $33 million in HMGP funds.

Similar projects have been approved for funding from FEMA and other federal agencies in nine Midwestern states involving more than 7,500 individual properties.

“FEMA’s goal is to hep reduce both the potential for future flood damage and the corresponding human suffering it causes,” Witt said. “Illinois participating communities have joined in this partnership by maximizing efforts to develop a solution to their flooding problems.”

50 Years Ago October 23, 1969 Work on the restoration on the oldest home in Hardin, and possibly in Calhoun County, is being completed this month by Mr. and Mrs. George Carpenter who purchased the property last year from the Johnson Estate in California. The home, located at the corner of Franklin and Water Streets, overlooking the Illinois River, places the oldest home

and the newest building in Hardin, the Bank of Calhoun County, within a block of each other.

When “Child’s Landing” was selected as the new county seat in 1847, Mr. Benj.

Childs, owner of the landing and all of the surrounding farm land, started plans for a new home. The building was completed in 1848, several months before the present court house was ready for use.

The first term of court at the new county seat was held in the large living room. Later Mr. and Mrs. Childs arranged to have church services in the home, before the First Presbyterian Church was built. About a hundred years ago, more rooms were added to the west side of the house to be used for a store building and as living quarters for employees. In the 1960s, the Johnson family did some remodeling work, and the rooms to the west were removed.

75 Years Ago October 26, 1944 Winding up to his high school softball career in a blaze of glory, Louis Held continued his sensational shutout hurling by posting his fourth consecutive shutout as the County Champion Bluejays squelched the Kampsville Kingfishers, 14-0, in the season’s finale last week at the Brussels Apple Bowl.

The victory was the 26th straight for Coach Kukawshi’s Brusselites in the last four years, and brought the Bluejays their fourth consecutive county softball championship.

Held granted the Kingfishers but three hits which together with the four errors his mates committed behind him had the Brussels flinger in hot water on several occasions, especially so in the second inning when he found Kingfishers on second and third with no outs. He promptly fanned the next two men to face him, and got the third on an infield grounder.

Not only did Held scintillate on the mound, but he also wound up with a perfect day at bat, obtaining a single, triple, and a walk in three trips to the plate and crossed the plate with a run each time. First baseman Charles Nolte did some long-distance clouting for the Bluejays, smashing out a home run, a double, and a single.

100 Years Ago October 23, 1919 M.J. Fonck, a wealthy apple grower of west of Hardin, departed last Monday for his sojour in Europe. He will sail from New York next Saturday on the steamship Adriatic and expects to land at Havre, France some time the latter part of next week. He will go direct to Paris and from there will go to the important towns or cities where the great war raged. On his route, he expects to visit Chautau-Thierry, Reims, Sissons, and other places that mark the scenes of great battles. He will also visit the Argonne where the great battles were fought. He will be a guest of his brothers and sisters who reside in Belgium and whom he has not seen in 35 years. He will be away from home about two months and he expects to go over the territory and once more view the spots where he roamed in the days of his boyhood.

Mr. Fonck was born in Belgium but left his native country and came to the U.S.A. thirty-five years ago and this is his first visit back to the country of his birth.

Friday, Oct. 25: Chili Supper hosted by the Calhoun High School National Honor Society, 5:30 p.m., at the Senior Night football game.

Monday, Oct. 28: Calhoun County Council meeting of American Legion Posts’ and Auxiliary Units’, Dinner at 6:30 p.m. with meeting following, at Francis Pohlman American Legion Hall in Brussels. The meeting will be hosted by the Brussels and Batchtown post. Brussels and Batchtown Auxiliary Ladies are asked to bring covered dishes this year. A dessert is already being taken care of for the evening.

Wednesday, Oct. 30: Modern Woodmen Dinner at Old Fill Inn Station in Batchtown from 4:30-7 p.m. Chapter 18050.

Wednesday, Nov. 6: Modern Woodmen Dinner at Straight Home in Hardin from 4:30-7 p.m.

Chapter 1621.

Friday, Nov. 8: Veterans Day Breakfast and Program, Calhoun High School, 7:45-8:30 a.m.

We welcome all veterans, spouses and their families to attend. Reservations are requested by Nov. 5, 2019, and can be made by calling Angie Sagez at Calhoun High School at 576-2229 or by email at wdeffenbaugh@calhoun40.net.

Saturday, Nov. 9: The Brussels Girl Scouts with the help of the Brussels High School National Honor Society will be hosting a Veteran’s Dinner and Program for local veterans starting at 4:30 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Church hall in Brussels. Local Veterans are invited to this event free of charge and allowed one guest to attend with them because of a Thrivent Action Team grant, the Brussels Girl Scouts and generosity

of the community. If one is a local Veteran and would like to attend or have questions about this event, they are asked to contact Nancy Robeen at 883-2249 or Debbie Kamp at 883-2162 no later than Friday Nov. 1.

Wednesday, Nov. 13: Modern Woodmen Dinner at Old Fill Inn Station in Batchtown from 4:30-7 p.m. Chapter 18050.

ONGOING Veterans info request: Since the publication of the 2011 version of the Calhoun County Historical Society cemetery book much additional data has been compiled in the constant update process.

A new section titled “Calhoun Veterans Interred Abroad” will be included in their honor and memory in the next edition.

The Society would appreciate receiving names, birth and death dates and military service information for family members of others.

Please submit information with name, address and phone number to the Society at P.O Box 46 Hardin, IL. 62047.

Contact Society president Emerson Retzer at 68-535 4945 as well as Society board members.

Gillespie Library Fall Art Workshops: Gillespie Library located at 201 W Chestnut in Gillespie is hosting fall art workshops.

Wild about Art will be geared toward ages 6 to teens at 4:15 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Mondays. Projects include: Oct. 7, a colorful call tree; Oct. 14, Three Cats on a Fence; Oct. 21, Pumpkin Patch; Oct. 28. Acrylic painting workshops Mondays 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 14, 21 and 28. For more information call, 217-839-3614.

Halloween Roundup Friday, Oct. 25: Trunk or Treat Night will be held at the Brussels Heritage Park on Friday evening beginning at 4:30 p.m.

Pork chop sandwiches, Walking Tacos and other food and beverages will be available for purchase.

Friday, Oct. 25: St. Norbert’s Halloween Carnival is set from 6-8 p.m. in the St. Norbert’s Gym in Hardin. There will be games, food, a haunted house and a hayride.

Saturday, Oct. 26: Halloween Carnival, doors opening at 5 p.m., costume judging at 6:30 p.m., the Calhoun Elem. Jr High School. There will be games and food as well.

Sunday, Oct. 27: Kampsville Trunk-orTreat is Sunday October 27 4-6 p.m. at the Marvin Richter Field. The Halloween party

will begin at 6 p.m. in the Center for American Archeology Gym. Kids games, basket raffles and concessions will be available. A favorite, “Treat Walk,” will return this year.

Thursday, Oct. 31: The Batchtown Woman’s Club will bring a bag of candy and will have trick or treat bags ready for Halloween night. The ladies will open the Village Hall at 5:30-7:30 p.m. for trick or treaters. A treat and drink will be there waiting for them.

Thursday, Oct. 31: Hardin Trunk-orTreat will be from 6-8 p.m. on the Hardin Riverfront. This is a co-op event between the Hardin American Legion and the Presbyterian Church.

Thursday, Oct. 31: Trick r’ Treat hours in many of the communities in the Calhoun will be from 6-8 p.m

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Happy Birthday Corner

Johnsons celebrate 50th wedding anniversary

Cousins celebrate October birthdays

John C. Jr. and Marilyn A. (Capps) Johnson of Rochester (formerly of Calhoun) will be married 50 years on Oct. 25. They were married at the Church of Christ in Jerseyville in 1969.

They are the parents of two daughters, Stephanie (Jad) Ryherd of St. Charles, Mo. and Becky (Jason) Zara of Vienna, Va. They have five grandchildren, Drew and Paige Ryherd, and Griffin, Vivian and Georgia Zara.

They celebrated their anniversary with a family vacation to Sandbridge Beach, Va. this past summer.

John is retired from the government and Marilyn is retired from the medical field.

Pictured from left to right: Griffin, Vivian, Jason, Becky and Georgia Zara, John and Marilyn Johnson, Stephanie, Jad, Paige and Drew Ryherd.

Cousins gathered at the home of Arlene Brodbeck in Batchtown to celebrate their October birthdays. Pictured from left to right are: Ken Webster, Allen Johnson, Arlene Brodbeck and Barry Webster. Those in attendance to celebrate with them were, Bessie Webster, Eunice Woelfel, Jimmy and Laura Brodbeck, Sara McKinnon, Debbie Johnson and Jim Brodbeck.

Hamburg overflows with Halloween fun

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Karson Angel, 4, of Hardin makes the tough decision of what prize to take Saturday. He landed on a slinky and a paddle board.

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Kids sift through hay to find plastic skulls in an aptly spooky version of a needle in a haystack at the Hamburg Halloween Party Saturday.

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Caroline Adams, 10, of Michael takes a swing at a spooky mini golf hole in Hamburg. It took a couple of swings but she was determined to get the ball through the pumpkin's mouth.

Card of Thanks ANGEL I would like to thank all of my friends and family who surprised me with an 80th birthday party. A special thank you to the Calhoun Vintage Country band for playing and to everyone for the gifts. I was really surprised – you got me!

Thanks, again!

Larry Angel

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HILL: Adorable 2 BR/1 BA home Water, septic, electricity on site. Natuwith large yard. 960 sq. ft. attached 152 ACRES, KINTOWN HOLLOW, ral spring on property. Creek running JDUDJH DGQ ZRUNVKRS 8QÂżQLVKHG HIDDEN VALLEY, HARDIN: 315 HARDIN: Recently remodeled through property. $59,000 535 E. PARK ST., NEBO: Cozy, basement. A must see! $72,000 acres or 180 acre tracts. Seclusion, farmhouse with two sheds. Perfect 1,192 sq. ft. 2 BR/1 BA ranch home private, gated well-maintained gravel hunting property with 3 ponds and on 2 lots. Attached 1 car garage in road throughout the property. quiet neighborhood. $48,000 an amazing view of the Mississippi

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$3300/acre. $3000/acre

River. $599,000. $549,000

601 N. PARK ST., HARDIN: Unique, iconic 2 story IL riverfront property. Includes sunroom, 2-4 BR and 2 BA. Main level has been gutWHG DIWHU Ă&#x20AC;RRG DQG UHDG\ IRU 803 S. MAIN ST., PLEASANT RR 1 BOX 83, HILLTOP DRIVE, your transformation. Price reduced HILL: Great investment property.

Fixer upper or rental property.

BATCHTOWN: 3.6 Acres, Land 13981 STATE HWY. 100, PEARL, IL from $85,000 to $30,000 2 BR, 1 BA home selling as is. ready to build. County Water and 3.2 acres. $35,000. $20,000

LOT 13: 2251 PLUMMER HILL RD., HARDIN: Surveyed 4.36 Electricity available. $35,000 acres. Total price is $26,160. Beautiful backyard view with road and utilities running through property.

140 HAGEN LN., HARDIN: 31 acres of undeveloped land within LOT 16: 2605 PLUMMER HILL RD., Hardin city limits, water and elecHARDIN: Surveyed 10.10 acres. tric accessibility. Priced to sell at Total price is $60,600. Beautiful Mis- $186,000 sissippi River views, wooded background, and lots of room to expand.

COVE RD., GOLDEN EAGLE, Mississippi River frontage. This lot is towards the end of a dead end road. Nice sandy beach.

Perfect place for your camper or to build a home! $30,000

568 ELM ST., MILTON: 3 BR/2 BA well-cared for manufactured home with 240 sq. ft. sunroom and 1 car garage in quiet Milton. Custom window coverings throughout! $65,000

11785 N. MISSISSIPPI RIVER RD., HAMBURG: Well-cared for 3-4 BR/3 BA ranch with full basement on 3 acres. 2 car attached garage and 2 additional large outbuildings. Beautifully located on river bluff! $220,000

501 W. QUINCY ST., PLEASANT HILL: 2-3 BR with 1 BA on a corner lot. Open loft concept upstairs.

Includes a 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; carport. Fixer upper priced at $19,000

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208 HIDDEN VALLEY RD. HARDIN: Beautiful, 4 BR, 2 BA log cabin on 5.2 acres north of Hardin. 1000 sq. ft. guest house on property. 6240 sq. ft. pole building. Home is on a dead end road. $330,000. $299,000

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Property Transfers Grantor- Bank of Calhoun Co., GranteeEdward Sherman Herter dba Melody Trail Harbor, Instrument- Release, Date of Instrument08-26-19.

Grantor- Dufner J. Corbett Trust, GranteeMonte L. Zent Jr. et al, Instrument- Release, Date of Instrument- 08-28-19.

Grantor- Bank of Kampsville, Grantee- Deborah A. Johnson et al, Instrument- Foreclosure Notice, Date of Instrument- 08-26-19.

Grantor- Bank of Kampsville, GranteeKynan A. Mielke et al, Instrument- Release, Date of Instrument- 09-04-19.

Grantor- Mark D. Winsel, Grantee- Mark D. Winsel et al, Instrument- Quit Claim Deed, Date of Instrument- 08-30-19.

Grantor- Robert H. Parish Jr. Trustee et al, Grantee- Jeffrey S. Quiller and Wife, Instrument- Warr Deed, Date of Instrument- 08-3019.

Grantor- Jeffrey S. Quiller and Wife, GranteeBank of Calhoun Co., Instrument- Mortgage, Date of Instrument- 08-30-19.

Grantor- Robert H. Parish Jr. Trustee, Grantee- Michael G. Lazar Sr., Instrument- Warr Deed, Date of Instrument- 08-30-19.

Grantor- Michael G. Lazar Sr. and Wife, Grantee- Bank of Calhoun Co., InstrumentMortgage, Date of Instrument- 08-30-19.

Grantor- Nationstar Mortgage LLC, GranteePeggy M. Bonner et al, Instrument- Foreclosure Notice, Date of Instrument- n/a.

Grantor- David Jennings Administrator, Grantee- Kurt A. Mungenast Trustee, Instrument- Quit Claim Deed, Date of Instrument08-28-19.

Grantor- Westpoint Marine Inc., GranteeKurt A. Mungenast Trustee, Instrument- Warr Deed, Date of Instrument- 08-28-19.

Grantor- Kurt A. Mungenast Trustee, Grantee- Carrollton Bank, Instrument- Mortgage, Date of Instrument- 08-30-19.

Grantor- Bank of Calhoun Co., GranteeRobert H. Parish Jr. Trustee et al, InstrumentRelease, Date of Instrument- 09-05-19.

Grantor- Bank of Calhoun Co., GranteeRobert H. Parish Jr. et al, Instrument- Release,

Date of Instrument- 09-05-19.

Grantor- Bank of Calhoun Co., GranteeRobert H. Parish et al, Instrument- Release, Date of Instrument- 09-05-19.

Grantor- Lloyd L. DeSherlia and Wife, Grantee- The Bank of Edwardsville, InstrumentMortgage, Date of Instrument- 08-29-19.

Grantor- Melinda Cheryl Hall, GranteeRichard D. Rea and Wife, Instrument- Warr Deed, Date of Instrument- 06-18-10.

Grantor- Mortgage Electronic Registration Sys Inc., Grantee- Christopher M. Hemphill, Instrument- Release, Date of Release- 08-28-19.

Grantor- Illinois Dept. of Employment Security, Grantee- Blue Water Innovations, Instrument- Lien, Date of Instrument- 03-31-19.

Grantor- Bank of Kampsville, GranteeNathaniel Lee Skosky et al, Instrument- Release, Date of Release- 08-27-19.

Grantor- Bank of Calhoun Co., GranteeLloyd DeSherlia et al, Instrument- Release, Date of Instrument- 09-06-19.

Grantor- Blight E. Miller et al, GranteeBlight E Miller et al, Instrument- Quit Claim Deed, Date of Instrument- 08-30-19.

Grantor- Westpoint Marine Inc., GranteeCalhoun Ferry Company, Instrument- Special Warr Deed, Date of Instrument- 08-26-19.

Grantor- Calhoun Ferry Co. Inc., GranteeBank of Kampsville, Instrument- Mortgage, Date of Instrument- 09-06-19.

Grantor- CNB Bank and Trust NA, GranteeJames Wintjen Jr. et al, Instrument- Release, Date of Instrument- 09-04-19.

Grantor- Richard J. Ringhausen, GranteeAffidavit, Instrument- Affidavit, Date of Instrument- 09-10-19.

Grantor- US Bank National Assoc., GranteeMichael G. LaMarsh et al, Instrument- Foreclosure Notice, Date of Instrument- n/a, Grantor- Westpoint Marine Inc., GranteeCalhoun Ferry Company, Instrument- Assignment, Date of Instrument- 09-03-19.

Grantor- Terrance B. Taul and Wife, Grantee- Sean Slinkard and Wife, Instrument- Warr Deed, Date of Instrument- 09-03-19.

Grantor- Bank of Calhoun Co., Grantee-

Robert E. Breden et al, Instrument- Release, Date of Instrument- 08-23-19.

Grantor- Robert E. Breden et al, GranteeBank of Calhoun Co., Instrument- Mortgage, Date of Instrument- 08-19-19.

Grantor- Enterprise Bank and Trust, GranteeWilliam E. Lawrence et al, Instrument- Release, Date of Instrument- 07-31-19.

Grantor- Illinois Dept. of Healthcare and Family Services, Grantee- Karl Schumann, Instrument- Release of Lien, Date of Instrument- 09-09-19.

Grantor- Sandra Stuart, Grantee- Richard K. Kesler et al, Instrument- Warr Deed, Date of Instrument- 09-06-19.

Grantor- Bank of Calhoun Co., Grantee- Eric Hagen et al, Instrument- Release, Date of Instrument- 09-05-19.

Grantor- Eric Hagen and Wife, GranteeBank of Calhoun Co., Instrument- Mortgage, Date of Instrument- 08-30-19.

Grantor- Bernard G. Hillen, and Wife, Grantee- Bank of Kampsville, Instrument- Mortgage, Date of Instrument- 08-22-19.

Grantor- Bank of Kampsville, Grantee- Bernard G. Hillen and Wife, Instrument- Release, Date of Instrument- 08-27-19.

Grantor- Carrollton Bank, Grantee- Carol M. Churchman, Instrument- Release, Date of Instrument- 09-10-19.

Grantor- Carol M. Churchman, GranteeMERS, Instrument- Mortgage, Date of Instrument- 09-10-19.

Grantor- Ben Rose and Wife, GranteeMERS, Instrument- Mortgage, Date of Instrument- 08-28-19.

Grantor- Servpro of St. Charles City, Grantee- Randy McCoy, Instrument- Lien, Date of Instrument- 08-27-19.

Grantor- First Presbyterian Church, GranteeWilliam J. Agney et al, Instrument- Warr Deed, Date of Instrument- 09-16-19.

Grantor- Charles A. Gerson Trustee et al, Grantee- Jersey State Bank, Instrument- Mortgage, Date of Instrument- 08-26-19.

Grantor- Jersey State Bank, Grantee- Charles A. Gerson Trustee et al, Instrument- Release,

Date of Instrument- 08-28-19.

Grantor- Jersey State Bank, Grantee- Timothy B. Baalman et al, Instrument- Release, Date of Instrument- 09-10-19.

Grantor- Timothy B. Baalman, Grantee- Jersey State Bank, Instrument- Mortgage, Date of Instrument- 09-03-19.

Grantor- Jersey State Bank, Grantee- Timothy B. Baalman et al, Instrument- Release, Date of Instrument- 09-10-19.

Grantor- Monument Record, Grantee- Section 19, T8S, R3W, Instrument- Monument Record, Date of Instrument- 09-17-19.

Grantor- Green Goose LLC, Grantee- Bank of Springfield, Instrument- Mortgage, Date of Instrument- 09-04-19.

Grantor- Green Goose LLC, Grantee- Bank of Springfield, Instrument- Assign Rents, Date of Instrument- 09-04-19.

Grantor- Roger Gress et al, Grantee- Bank of Kampsville, Instrument- Mortgage, Date of Instrument- 09-23-19.

Grantor- Scott Matthews and Wife, Grantee- 1st MidAmerica Credit Union, InstrumentMortgage, Date of Instrument- 09-09-19.

Grantor- Shelby Lynn Herren, Grantee- Ronald E. Herren Jr. and Wife, Instrument- Warr Deed, Date of Instrument- 09-19-19.

Grantor- Diane M. Brangenberg, GranteeDiane M. Brangenberg, Instrument- Quit Claim Deed, Date of Instrument- 07-22-19.

Grantor- Bank of Springfield, Grantee- Cynthia A. Borrowman-Kamp, Instrument- Release, Date of Instrument- 09-09-19.

Grantor- Bank of Calhoun County, GranteeGail J. Giberson et al, Instrument- Release, Date of Instrument- 09-13-19.

Grantor- Bank of Calhoun County, GranteeKevin Breden, Instrument- Release, Date of Instrument- 09-25-19.

Grantor- Patricia K. Riechman, Grantee- Steven H. Schulte et al, Instrument- Warr Deed, Date of Instrument- 09-30-19.

Grantor- Steven H. Schulte et al, GranteeMERS, Instrument- Mortgage, Date of Instrument- 09-30-19.

State military leaders call obesity rates a national security threat

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois Current and former leaders of the Illinois Air National Guard said Tuesday the obesity rate in the United States has become a national security threat and they urged state lawmakers to invest more in early childhood education programs that focus on nutrition, health and physical activity.

Speaking at the Springfield school districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Early Learning Center, Brig. Gen. Richard Neely, adjutant general of the Illinois National Guard, and three retired generals pointed to a recent study entitled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Unhealthy and Unprepared in Illinois.â&#x20AC;? It found 70 percent of young adults aged 17 to 24 in Illinois cannot qualify for military service, including 31 percent who would be disqualified due to obesity.

Those numbers are almost identical to national averages, and

the report says itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a major reason why the U.S. Army fell short of its recruiting goals in 2018. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a commander who over the years has really served at all different levels within the organization, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surprising to see how challenging recruiting has become over the years,â&#x20AC;? Neely said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was not shocked by it because weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen this in the recruiting numbers, but it was very nice to have the report to then really back up the data that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeing through our experiences.â&#x20AC;?

Neely was joined at the news conference by retired Gens. Mark Rabin, William Cabetto and Jay Sheedy, all of the Illinois Air National Guard. They are among roughly 750 current or retired generals and admirals who make up a national group, Mission: Readiness, an operation of the Council for a Strong America.

Rabin said the purpose of Mission: Readiness is, â&#x20AC;&#x153;to promote physical

fitness amongst children so that they grow up into productive and healthy human beings.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know that starting at a young age being physically fit is important to qualify not only just for military service but for life in general,â&#x20AC;? Rabin said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have to be physically fit to be mentally sharp and able to do your job. And we who have been in the military, of course, have seen so many situations where physical fitness is a requirement, not only just to get into the service, but to perform your duties and be mentally sharp.â&#x20AC;?

The U.S. military has long advocated for educational programs that focus on health and fitness at an early age. In fact, Congress passed the National School Lunch Act in 1946, shortly after the end of World War II, calling it â&#x20AC;&#x153;a measure of national security.â&#x20AC;? During that war, many young men were rejected for military

service because, having grown up during the Great Depression, they were underweight.

But now the military is facing the opposite problem and it has former leaders like Sheedy concerned. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The fact is, we will not have a sufficient pool of talented recruits to serve in our military in the future unless we support early learning, healthy eating and physical activity that these young people need,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Charlena Jackson, principal at the Early Learning Center in Springfield, said healthy eating and physical activity are a major focus of that schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program.

The state-funded center serves a little more than 600 at-risk children, ages 3 to 5, who live in the city. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have seen the enormous positive impact that pre-K can have in our community,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We hope that our pre-K program,

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and programs like it all over the state, continue to serve even more children who need help at such a critical phase in their early learning and healthy development.â&#x20AC;?

Tim Carpenter, Illinois state director of the Mission: Readiness program, said he believes itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important for state lawmakers to recognize the value to national security of early childhood education. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ongoing trends in obesity must be reversed before our national security is further compromised,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re calling on state legislators to continue to prioritize investments that promote nutrition and encourage physical activity from an early age, and those continued investments will help us to achieve our goal of ensuring more of our youngest learners can enter kindergarten and start life healthy and better prepared for success in whatever they may choose when they grow up.â&#x20AC;?

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This Day In Oct. History 23 Q 1915: Approximately, 25,000 women demanded the right to vote with a march in New York City.

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Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Calhoun News-Herald

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Hardin, Illinois

scam targets residents Army Corps to import Newest through their mailboxes sand for levee repairs

By KRIS SCHEFFEL Calhoun News-Herald Repairs continue on the Nutwood Levee with the Army Corps of Engineers having completed the coffer dam and now looking to fill in the scour holes, which were dug out by the floodwaters resulting in the farmland surrounding the levee to be covered in sand nearly a foot deep in some areas.

The Corps had intended to use this sand to begin filling in the scour holes; however, they have determined that they need to import the necessary sand from Louisiana, Mo. The Levee District President Rick Deverger said that the Corps’ reasoning for the importation of the sand was because of the fact that they could not figure out the necessary quantities. “(The Corps) say that there’s not enough sand there,” he said.

The Corps has two contracts under which the necessary repairs will be made to the roughly 250-yard breach in the levee-The first of which addressed the building of the coffer dam that will protect the worksite from waters as they begin those repairs. This has been completed as of last week. In addition, this contract will address road repairs and the larger of the scour holes located underneath the breach sight.

It is during this phase that the sand will

be imported from Missouri.

The second contract will address the levee’s breach and will fill in additional scour holes. Deverger said the Corps may utilize the sand in the fields rather than import it for this phase of the work.

“They may eventually take some,” he said.

There is nothing wrong with the sand in the fields, Deverger said, and it hasn’t gotten real wet with the rains. However, the Corps has made the determination to import the sand at this time because of their concerns about quantity.

“It don’t make a lot of sense,” Deverger said.

With all the sand on the fields, farmers will most likely not be able to plant during next spring. This is in addition to the cost of removal both in terms of time and money.

Unlike homes or businesses, farmland does not receive disaster assistance and instead relies on help from the Department of Agriculture. The circumstances these farmers find themselves in are unique to this flood having not happened during previous major floods such as that of the ’93 flood.

Repairs to the levee will continue in the coming months depending on the weather, and the sand will remain in the fields until the Corps evaluates their material needs.

The Corps was unable to provide a comment at the time of publication.

Locals strengthen appeal for individual assistance

By KRIS SCHEFFEL Calhoun News-Herald On Oct. 18, Governor J.B. Pritzker officially filed an appeal for Individual Assistance (IA) to the federal government on behalf of the 22 counties affected by the flood earlier this year.

According to a state press release, the initial request for IA was submitted following changes in the evaluation criteria made by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Illinois is among the first, if not the first, state to be evaluated under this new criteria.

Six factors are taken into consideration under the new criteria. They include: state fiscal capacity and resource availability, uninsured home and personal property losses, disaster impacted population profile, impact to community infrastructure casualties and disaster-related unemployment.

While Public Assistance has been granted, many in Calhoun were blindsided by the rejection of IA. Emergency Disaster Agency coordinator Gene Breden said that efforts have been made to correct the figures initially received by the state regarding personal losses.

“FEMA said we did not meet the threshold for individual losses, and that’s why we were denied individual assistance,” Breden said.

When asked by commissioner Doug Wilschetz what the chances for the appeal to succeed were, Breden said there was a possibility for its success.

“It’s a possibility because the Illinois

Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) came back to the counties and said, ‘OK, think about this now, what did you really lose? How many people were unemployed?

How many dollars did Riverdock Restaurant lose?” he said.

Danielle Hurley, city clerk of Hardin, has been working hard to contact Calhoun businesses to ensure that the numbers better align with the actual losses.

“She came up with quite a large number of dollars,” Breden said. “That’s why they think there is a possibility it might get appealed...

She really worked on it.”

The denial of IA has direct impacts upon residents whose homes and businesses were damaged by the flood. Particularly for those who did not have flood insurance and may not qualify for a buyout, the denial is a significant blow as they will incur further losses and be without the necessary assistance to move forward.

“My administration is aggressively appealing these decisions because we are committed to pursuing every opportunity to secure the federal funding that will help our communities recover,” Pritzker said in a press release. “We are more than three months removed from this disaster and individuals, businesses and local governments are still feeling its impact.”

With efforts by those such as Hurley, the case for IA has been made even stronger and now reflects the reality of the losses incurred by residents and businesses. This is the first time that IA has been rejected by the federal government, so it is unclear as to when a determination will be made on the appeal.

International percussion sensation to perform at Fabulous Fox Theatre STOMP, the international percussion sensation, will return to St. Louis at the Fabulous Fox Theatre November 15-17.

From its beginnings as a street performance in the UK, STOMP has grown into an international sensation over the past 20 years, having performed in more than 50 countries and in front of more than 24 million people.

Tickets for STOMP at the Fabulous Fox are on sale now at MetroTix.com, by calling 314-534-1111 or in person at the Fabulous Fox Box Office. Ticket prices start at $25.

Prices are subject to change; please refer to FabulousFox.com for current pricing.

STOMP is part of the U.S. Bank Broadway Series.

Performances of STOMP at the Fabulous Fox run November 15-17. Show times are Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m., and Sunday at 1 p.m.

Created by Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas, STOMP continues its phenomenal run with four global productions: the ongoing sell-out production at New York’s Orpheum Theatre, a permanent London company, and North American and European tours. Throughout its life, the show has continued to change by creating new material; next year/this year (depending on when release goes out), it will incorporate two new pieces. It is safe to say you will never again look at supermarket carts or plumbing fixtures the same way… or paint cans, or kitchen sinks or…

STOMP is the winner of an Olivier Award for Best Choreography (London’s Tony Award), a New York Obie Award, a Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatre Experience, and a Special Citation from Best Plays.

In addition to the stage shows, STOMP has been an overwhelming success marked by rave reviews, numerous awards, an Academy Award nomination, four Emmy

nominations and one Emmy Award for their acclaimed HBO special Stomp Out Loud, noteworthy TV appearances including The London 2012 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony, The Academy Awards (produced by Quincy Jones), Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, and a series of award-winning international commercials.

The performers “make a rhythm out of anything we can get our hands on that makes a sound,” co-founder/director Luke Cresswell said.

A unique combination of percussion, movement and visual comedy, STOMP has created its own inimitable, contemporary form of rhythmic expression: both household and industrial objects find new life as musical instruments in the hands of an idiosyncratic band of body percussionists. It is a journey through sound, a celebration of the everyday and a comic interplay of characters wordlessly communicating through dance and drum.

Synchronized stiff-bristle brooms become a sweeping orchestra, eight Zippo lighters flip open and closed to create a fiery fugue; wooden poles thump and clack in a rhythmic explosion. STOMP uses everything but conventional percussion instruments - dustbins, tea chests, radiator hoses, boots, hub caps - to fill the stage with a compelling and unique act that is often imitated but never duplicated.

Critics and audiences have raved: “STOMP is as crisp and exuberant as if it had opened yesterday,” says The New York Times. The San Francisco Chronicle declares “STOMP has a beat that just won’t quit!” The Los Angeles Times exclaims: “Electrifying! Triumphs in the infinite variety of the human experience.” “A phenomenal show! Bashing, crashing, smashing, swishing, banging and kicking – a joyous invention!” says the Chicago Tribune.

By KRIS SCHEFFEL Calhoun News-Herald The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department has discovered a new scam targeted at Calhoun residents.

This scam is not an unidentified phone call or poorly spelt email, but rather, is a letter stating that the receiver has won the lottery.

Chief Deputy Kyle Jacobs said that it is pretty normal for the department to receive a variety of scams; however, this one is highly unusual.

“It’s not normal at all,” he said. “I haven’t really heard of physical letters. Almost a hundred percent of these are calls.”

Because of the unique nature of the scam, the department has the opportunity to investigate those behind the scam. Not only is there physical evidence, but the department also has the ability to pass the information on to the U.S. Postal Services, which could further investigate the matter.

“We have a realistic chance to investigate this,” Jacobs said. “This has really got us interested. Telephone calls are almost impossible to track, but if we are talking about physical mail then we have a great opportunity to investigate.”

However, in order for an investigation to be started, residents who have received such letters are being asked to bring the letter and

the envelope in which it was sent into the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department.

“A very small percentage call in these scams,” Jacobs said. “People feel silly. First off, they should not feel silly, and second, they are not wasting our time.”

The lottery scam appears to be the most recent trend. Jacobs said he was surprised there were not more scams centered around tax season last year. However, while the form and content of the scam may change, the most targeted group continues to be elderly individuals.

When it comes to suspicious mail, Jacobs wishes to remind residents that they do not have to accept the envelope or package.

“If people are getting mail that doesn’t look right, they shouldn’t be afraid to return it to the post office,” he said.

The letter in question has the headline “Final Award Notification” and states that the recipient has until Nov. 22 to claim their winning number. While the signatures at the bottom of the form are made to look like an official U.S. lottery, the contact information listed at the top of the letter contains an address and phone number from Madrid, Spain.

Again, anyone who receives the letter is encouraged to bring the envelope and letter in question to the Sheriff’s Department so that it can be further investigated.

“That would be a big help,” Jacobs said.

Calhoun Health Department issued women’s health grant In an effort to improve the health of women of reproductive age, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Office of Women’s Health and Family Services has issued $350,000 in competitive grant funding to 14 organizations across the state including Calhoun County Health Department in Hardin.

Calhoun was granted $23,805.

Organizations will use this funding to develop plans to increase the number of women in their community who obtain a wellness check. While each community is different, plans to increase wellwoman visits may include removing obstacles to seeking care, delineating what services are available, and identifying opportunities to educate underserved women about the importance of wellness visits.

“Well-woman visits play a critical role in screening, diagnosing, and managing chronic diseases and mental health conditions,” IDPH Director Ngozi

Ezike said. “Ensuring women are able to access quality preventive services, such as pap smears, mammograms, and immunizations, is critical to improving health outcomes among women, especially maternal and infant outcomes.”

IDPH’s goal is to increase the percent of women ages 18-44 years with a preventive medical visit in the past year.

For women of reproductive age, these visits should include discussion of a reproductive life plan and identification of activities to achieve optimal health prior to pregnancy. During 2016, 69.2 percent of women ages 18-44 years had a well woman visit in the past year, translating to 7 in 10 Illinois women.

A variety of factors impact a woman’s ability to receive care including cost, availability of providers, transportation, competing priorities and health literacy (understanding the importance of preventive care and knowing how to navigate the health care system).

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Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Calhoun News-Herald

Hardin, Illinois

SCHOOL/SPORTS

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Calhoun class celebrates 50th Calhoun High School class of 1969 celebrated their 50th reunion on Oct. 12, 2019, at Straight Home in Hardin. Front row, left to right: Mike Schneider, Kathy (Hatfield) Devine, George Kamp, Debbie (Poore) Squier, Heiderose (Swan) Siemer, Barb Hammond, Catherine (Mielke) Maberry, Cindy (Holloway) Funk and Sister Martha Carmody. Second row, left to right: Danny Hagen, Chuck Squier, Tina Pluester, Roberta (Buchanan) Lee, Marilyn (Capps) Johnson and Johnny Johnson. Back row, left to right: David Sagez, Rick Sievers, Jerome Elmore, Greg Toppmeyer, Karl â&#x20AC;&#x153;Boâ&#x20AC;?

Arnold, Rick Angel, Steve Kress, Randy Coughlin, Jerry Simmer, Phil Eilerman and Jerry Crader. Present but not pictured: Betty (McKinnon) Voges and Jimmie Don Smith.

Red & White wins Brussels homecoming contest This year, for the Brussels High School homecoming, the high schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pep Club continued the tradition of holding a storefront challenge where all the stores in Brussels decorate to show their Raider pride and are judged on who decorated their business the best.

This year, for the first time, businesses were given the incentive of having a float in the high schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first

outdoor parade. Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winner, who got a small wagon float in the indoor gym parade, was Odelehrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Roadside Market. This year, the store who showed the most spirit was Brusselâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Red and White, who got an ATV, specially decorated by students at Brussels, in the parade. Congratulations went out to Doug and Sarah Wilschetz for the best decorated store in town.

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All-Conference worthy Four players from the Calhoun Jr. Warriors JFL team made All-Conference. From left to right is eighth-grader Miles Lorton, quarterback; eighth-grader Chris Stanley, running back; seventh-grader Conner Longnecker; full back, and eighth-grader Will Hurley, lineman. The Jr. Warriors won the WIVC Junior Football League Championship game against Carrollton this year. The Calhoun Jr. Warriors won the game 21-6. The team has been in the championship game three years in a row, all against Carrollton, and had lost each time up until this year.

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