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Brussels School Board sees tax levy estimation

By JARAD JARMON Calhoun News-Herald The Brussels School Board members OK’d a tax levy estimation for the school district in a split vote at their school board meeting last week.

Brussels Superintendent Mark Martin said the board voted 4-2 in support of the estimation of the tax levy as presented. Those dissenting votes were not explained during the meeting, Martin said.

A tax levy is what the school board and other taxing bodies ask for in terms of property tax dollars for the following year. Later, the county, where the city files the levy, extends the amount they actually will receive in property taxes.

This year’s estimation of the tax levy would mean a 4.9 percent increase in the school’s portion of the tax rate.

Martin said this in line with previous increases the school district has asked for in the past couple of years.

Note, this is not necessarily what will be extended or given to them.

That will depend on the equalized assessed value, or collective property value, growth in the area the Brussels district collects taxes, which they are not certain on until after the levy is approved.

Martin said much of the increase stems from anticipated costs with special education in the district. As the district has a higher population of students with those more specialized needs, special education costs increase to support these students. There is an estimated $46,000 in additional special education costs incoming, Martin said.

Also too, bumps to teacher salaries in anticipation for the eventual deadline for school districts to have a teacher salary minimum of $40,000 has sparked anticipated jumps in personnel costs.

At the same time, though, Martin said the new HVAC system, now in a majority of the school buildings, will cut down on fuel-related costs. Air conditioning in these buildings was run using fuel. “The gym in winter used to eat us alive in fuel costs,� Martin said.

They recently got new HVAC systems in the Brussels gym, elementary school and high school that is expected to cut down on costs.

In another vote that evening, board members allowed the district to start collecting bids to replace the doors in the Brussels gym. Martin said a set of (See, BRUSSELS, A2)

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Local students collect care packages for soldiers

By JARAD JARMON Calhoun News-Herald The Brussels High School Civics Club are getting in the spirit of season of giving with their latest donation drive.

Shortly after their Veteran’s Day program a couple of weeks ago, the Brussels High School Civics Club started collecting care packages for soldiers overseas in time for Christmas.

The club is working with Operation Gratitude, an organization based out of California that sends care packages to those serving across the country, overseas and their families.

According to their website, Operation Gratitude sends 300,000-plus individually addressed care packages to soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines and coast guardsmen deployed overseas, to their children left behind, and to first responders, new recruits, veterans, wounded heroes and their care givers. Each package contains snacks hygiene products, entertainment and handmade items as well as personal letters of support.

The club is urging those in the community to help with their efforts.

The collection has already started and goes until

Dec. 2, at which time they will be sent to California and be distributed to the soldiers by the national organization.

They are asking for donations of numerous items including: Q Hot sauce Q Water flavoring packets Q Beef jerky Q Slim Jims Q Protein bars Q Gum Q Sunflower seeds Q Reading material (magazines, books) Q Travel games Q Decks of cards Q Puzzles Q Batteries (AAs and AAAs) Q Pencils Q Drink mixtures Q High-quality socks Q Soap (shampoo, body wash, face wash, etc.)

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Warriors Food Bank continues to help locals in need

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t’s the season of giving, the residents of Calhoun are going above and beyond to ensure that everyone is well prepared for the holidays.

The Warriors Food Bank is in its second year and with the community’s support, has achieved success in helping the community.

Heidi Doyle, agriculture teacher and FFA advisor, said the food bank started nearly a year ago through the desire of her FFA students to reach out to the community. “So, it started about a year ago,� she said. “We decided there were a lot of hungry kids in our school district.�

They organized a canned food drive and with a generous donation of 60 turkeys from Brad Hagen of the Grafton Oyster Bar were able to put together a Thanksgiving basket for those in need.

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Wood ducks are unique species of waterfowl Food bank r e n n u R e Ridg

By BILL HOAGLAND Most duck hunters in the Mid-West will agree that the wood duck is unique.

They don’t hang out with other species of ducks; they don’t sound like other ducks; and they don’t fly like other ducks.

But the differences go far beyond that.

Unlike all other ducks, wood ducks—as the name suggests—are dependent on trees for their survival. In fact, wood ducks suffered a significant decline in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s (to the point that they were close to becoming extinct) and this was directly related to not only unregulated hunting pressure but also the deforestation of river bottoms in the Mid-West and South.

The wood duck, unlike all other waterfowl, needs a hollow tree in order to breed and raise its offspring. Their method of propagation is fascinating. In the spring, a male and female mate.

The “couple” then selects a hollow tree for their nest; the female goes inside the hollow tree to “check it out” while the male remains outside, guarding the entrance.

If the female does not like this particular hollow tree, they keep looking until they find something suitable.

Sound familiar?

After they have selected an appropriate nesting site, the female lays approximately a dozen eggs in the nest and the eggs are incubated by the female for about thirty days.

And here is where things get interesting.

When the eggs hatch in the bottom of this nest inside the hollow tree, the babies are ready to face the world without any ”training”. They climb up the inside of the nest to the entrance using their sharp claws and one by one, fall out of the nest to the ground like a bunch of paratroopers jumping out of a plane. The nests are at least six feet off the ground but in some cases they might be as high as sixty feet off the ground.

Somehow these baby birds usually survive this drop to the ground.

According to experts, wood duck hatchlings have been known to survive a fall of 290 feet from the nest to the ground.

Once they hit the ground, they are good to go.

They instinctively know how to swim and at that point, the female leads them to the closest body of water, where they will spend the rest of their young lives developing into mature ducks; they never return to the nest in the tree.

They do, however, sometimes sit on tree branches.

Unlike any other species of waterfowl in North America, wood ducks have webbed feet that can grip and this allows them to “perch” on those branches. They are also equipped with short, broad wings that allow them to change direction very quickly and this accounts for their ability to swop through the trees like

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a stunt pilot.

I used to hunt a lot in flooded timber and the wood ducks—often numbering more than a hundred at a time—would weave through the timber, squeaking and splashing down all around us. It was a sight to behold.

There is one aspect of the wood duck breeding practices that is hard to understand.

This practice is referred to as “dumping”; the technical name for this is “infraspecific brood parasitism.”

Sometimes, the female will lay her eggs in more than one nest and after doing this, she will abandon one of the hatches.

Other females will occasionally assume the incubation duties of this dumping practice but not always.

Although the wood duck was nearly extinct more than 100 years ago, they have made an amazing recovery in terms of numbers. This is due to the imposition of strict hunting regulations and to the fact that humans have provided wood duck nesting boxes to replace the loss of bottomland forests.

If you have any inclination to help propagate the wood duck species, instructions on how to build a wood duck box and where to place

them are readily available on the internet. If you do intend to set up wood duck boxes, it is important to place them at least six feet above the ground with a varmint guard beneath the box to prevent predators from climbing into the boxes.

The boxes should be placed at least 600 feet apart due to the tendency of the female to “dump” her eggs in more than one box.

Finally, how could we talk about the wood duck without mentioning the beauty of the male, with his iridescent green and purple coloring, accompanied by white stripes and beautiful eyes.

They are by far the most glamorous duck out there, so much so that long ago I lost all interest in shooting them.

––––––––––––––––––– 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

Struggling fields make for stark reminders of luxuries, comfort For nearly 20 years I have made my way to the barn during rifle season.

It’s an easy place to go while enjoying so much. I park on one side, climb up the ladder, and walk to the other side where I’m sitting right now.

At the moment, I’m penning this article while being warmed by my Buddy Heater, having just finished my small thermos of coffee. My seat is cushy and provides a good perch to watch the marginal eight-pointer mark the lowlying tree branch on the edge of the field. My boots are croc sandals, and an old pair of camouflage overalls are covering my blue jeans.

This week the bucks are chasing doe, and while this is not the best area to see a big deer, it won’t be unusual if a stray shows up within the range of my rifle. My little field that is just above me is struggling to push up her

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winter peas because of the earlier drought, but she is doing enough to draw a daily portion of deer to her boundary. One of us sits in luxury and comfort while watching the others languish from difficulty. The juxtaposition is glaring. It is also a stark reminder of real life.

While some may try to give a credible answer, there really is no rhyme or reason why some individuals seem to have less difficulties than others.

And sometimes the distance between the two is as short as it is between my luxury, barn, box seat, and the field I watch.

We have tried to tell people God “blesses” those who do good, but we all know some of the most “blessed” people are those who never think about God. We also know trouble can sure find a way into the lives of some good people.

A tornado hits and saves one home, and the owner is quick

(Continued from A1) double doors have issues closing properly currently. They will also be replacing another door in building with one that will include a window for security purposes. Martin said the goal is to put windows at the doors, so those inside can see who is beyond the doors.

Also at the meeting, board members reviewed Illinois State Board of Education guidelines on school drivers to ensuring the district is compliant.

At the last meeting, issues regarding the district’s lack of drivers was addressed. Then, there was sizable concern among staff in the Brussels school district regarding busing student-athletes. Martin had said the district is struggling to find drivers to take these students to games—namely for the winter sports like basketball.

to thank God for the “blessing.” Her neighbor’s house is destroyed. Was she not as “blessed?”

I think when we apply this thinking, it moves us to a place we shouldn’t go – the place where some “deserve” things while other don’t.

This is never good because it always causes us to compare ourselves to someone else.

Again, this is never good, and it’s not of God. The truth about life is this. God has created the world to operate a certain way, and when we (anyone) works in conjunction with this design, he is, more often than not, blessed.

When we go against this design, we (everyone) usually suffer. The other part of this is simply unknown. Her house was not saved because she was more blessed than the one whose house was destroyed, but her house was saved, and the other house was destroyed because God wants to show

“With multiple games, there simply is not enough drivers,” he said.

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

The concern is still ever-present in the district, Martin noted, but in the meantime, coaches, for the most part, are driving the students to games, although the school is still providing transportation when possible.

“We are always trying to get more drivers,” he added.

Also at the meeting, special recognitions were made including to: Logan Jacobs for being selected to receive the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizens Award.

Joseph Vogel for being named Brussels High School Student of the Month for October.

Jerica LaMarsh for getting the high school Raider Recognition. LaMarsh

his handiwork in each of their lives but in different ways.

And the reason you are where you are, is not because you are so much better or so much worse than your neighbor or friend.

It’s because God loves you and has a unique plan for your life – one that will bring about the most good for you and for those who God has put to watch.

––––––––––––––––––– 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.

stepped up and embraced being on a three-person team with someone she did not know at Scholastic Bowl Tournament.

Morgan Klaas and Hope Odelehr for recently being named to the Pike County Conference All Tournament Team. Mary Vogel was selected for the first team All-Conference Team.

Logan Jacobs received an honorable mention.

The Brussels sixth-grade girls’ basketball team for recently winning the St. Mary’s Tournament in Alton. Leila Schulte was named the MVP of the tournament.

Their high school Scholastic Bowl team for winning their first competition on Nov. 5 in Raymond. The team members on Nov. 5 were Lexie Schulte, Joseph Vogel, Kendra LaMarsh, Avery Caselton and Logan Jacobs.

(Continued from A1) basket put together in collaboration with Indian Creek Church of Hamburg. The baskets included ham, potatoes, bread and canned goods— whatever they believed was necessary for a family to have, Doyle said.

The FFA can also be seen every month helping distribute goods with the St. Louis Food Bank at Mel’s Riverdock Restaurant.

The efforts of the FFA did not go unnoticed. Last year, Calhoun High School’s FFA won the National Chapter Award for Section 13 for their community outreach, beating out 12 other schools.

“One of the goals of FFA is to help the community,” Doyle said. “They just want to continue this year. They know there is a need.”

This year, they are once again collaborating with Indian Creek Church to put together a Christmas basket for families in need. Doyle hopes to include a turkey, break, potatoes and canned goods in the basket.

At the moment, the schools are running a canned

food drive to help with these efforts. The drive will continue until Dec. 1, and there are donation bins at both schools, the banks and the senior center.

“We are focusing on Christmas baskets this year to make sure we can reach as many families as possible,” Doyle said.

Doyle said with the holiday season approaching, donations are really picking up, but noted they are always looking for donations whether they be monetary or material. Even items such as diapers and toothbrushes, while not food, are needed, she indicated.

“The food bank is open all year,” she said. “We help families not even with kids here at the schools.”

Those in need can go to Calhoun High School between 8 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. or reach out to Doyle or even St. Vincent DePaul, which also offers deliveries.

Doyle emphasizes that the FFA is not alone in their efforts.

“It’s not just the FFA,” she said. “It’s the community.”

Soldiers (Continued from A1) Q Lip balm Q Foot powder Q Baby wipes Q Sunscreen Q Hand sanitizer Q Pain-relieving topical cream (not a necessity, but can be a real luxury) Q Vicks VapoRub Q Sewing kits Q Lens cleaning cloths The items all must be new and unused products and travel sized, according to a news release. There is also a wishlist on Amazon for items as well at amazon.com/gp/registry/ wishlist/FY2O3UG2PNSG/ ref=cm_sw_su_w.

Donation drop-off boxes were placed at the banks of Kampsville and Calhoun (Brussels and Hardin), Fox Pharmacy, Calhoun County Clerk’s Office, Calhoun Lumber, Brussels High School, Brussels Grade School and St. Mary’s School.

“We want to give our soldiers a package that will show our immense appreciation for all they sacrifice for their country,” civics club officials stated in the news release.

“For each school participating, we will give a prize to the class with the most donated items. We also are asking for letters to send with the packages as well.”

So far, the students efforts have already proved fruitful.

“We’ve gotten a response already from the (local) families,” Sarah Schleeper, Brussels HS Civics Club sponsor, said. “…They (the high schoolers) have done a great job getting involved.”

“We do have a couple of recently graduated guys... It’s close to their (the students) hearts,” she continued.

Those questions can email Logan Jacobs, an organizer of the drive at 2020ljacobs@ brussels42.net.

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Information and Assistance is available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Medicare season is here, so our ability to help walk-in customers is limited. Please call to schedule an appointment for assistance: 618576-9567.

Coming Up: Medicare Open Enrollment continues until December 7. Please make sure you have reviewed your coverage choices for next year! If you are planning on staying with your current plan, make sure you understand any changes to its 2020 coverage. December 2: Walk-in Q & A at Miller Apartments Community Room, Hardin, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. December 4: St. Louis Area Foodbank distribution, behind the Riverdock, starting at 10:00 a.m.

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Thursday, Dec. 5: Beef stew, peas, scalloped pineapple.

Friday, Dec. 6: Cranberry glazed pork, rosemary potatoes, mixed greens, blushing pears.

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EVERETTE F. MEYER Everette F. Meyer, 85, passed away at 12:29 am Thursday November 21, 2019 at home in Golden Eagle.

He was born on September 13, 1934, the second of three sons, the son of Martin (Pep) and Marie (Seiferman) Meyer.

Everette was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Brussels and a lifelong resident of Calhoun County and married Dorothy Behrens on May 6, 1972. She survives.

He retired as a teamster’s truck driver from West Lake Quarry in St. Louis after 36 years of service.

He enjoyed drives, socializing with family and friends, car racing, and all things Ford.

Everette is survived by his wife, Dorothy (Behrens) Meyer of Golden Eagle; one

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of Christ wherever we go.

After the mass, several schools were recognized for their fund raising efforts for the Missionary Childhood Association. The awards were based on per capita contributions to the missions during the 2018-2019 school year.

The schools recognized were: St. Louis School, Nokomis, in first place; St. Mary School, Brussels, in second place; and SS Peter and Paul School, Alton, in third place; St. Mary School, Taylorville, in fourth place; St. Agnes School, Springfield, in fifth place.

Each school received a cross and a certificate for their accomplishment.

daughter, Jeanne & Dennis Johnes; one granddaughter, Abigail Johnes, one brother and two sisters-in-law, Larry & Susan Meyer, and Barb Meyer; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Leland Meyer.

Visitation was from 4 to 7 pm Sunday November 24, 2019 at Gress, Kallal and Schaaf and Schaaf Funeral Home in Brussels.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 am Monday November 25, 2019 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Brussels with Fr. Don Roberts celebrant.

Burial followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Brussels.

Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Cemetery or St. Mary’s School.

MICHAEL MARGHERIO

St. Mary’s students attend Mission Mass On Wednesday, Oct. 30, several students from St. Mary School traveled to Springfield to attend the annual Mission Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Bishop Thomas J. Paprocki concelebrated the Mass along with several other priests from the Springfield Diocese. Many students from schools throughout the diocese were in attendance.

Bishop Paprocki spoke to the congregation about the Cathedral. He also talked about the Christian meaning behind Halloween, All Saints’ Day, and All Souls’ Day. He reminded everyone that we are all called to be missionaries and spread the good news

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Each year, schools throughout the diocese also participate in the annual Missionary Childhood Association Christmas Artwork Contest.

Entries are submitted to the diocesan Office for the Missions where local winners are chosen to be sent on to the national competition. Several students from St. Mary School were recognized as local winners and received awards at the Mission Mass.

Lorelei Hartman, Eve Schleeper, Conley Klocke, Alex Friedel, Madalyn Nolte, Taylor Carey, McKenzie Baalman and Emma Vogel received a certificate with their artwork in recognition of their achievement.

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Students in attendance who were recognized for their Christmas card artwork were Eve Schleeper, Lorelei Hartman, Conley Klocke, Taylor Carey, McKenzie Baalman and Alex Friedel.

Michael Geno “Mike” Margherio, age 63, died at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 23, 2019, at his home in Batchtown.

He was born in Wood River, Illinois, on November 10, 1956, to the late Julio Gene and Dixie Lee (Hagen) Margherio.

Mike graduated in 1975 from Calhoun High School and graduated from Lewis & Clark Community College with degrees in Security Administration and Criminal Justice. He began his law enforcement career as a Security Guard at Lewis & Clark and joined the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department as a Deputy Sheriff in 1978 and worked later as a Chief Deputy.

He also worked as Chief of Police for the Village of Hardin for several years. In 1995, he went to work for the Illinois Department of Corrections in Jacksonville as a Correctional Officer. He later worked for Procter and Gamble as a line technician in St. Louis, MO, with his son Scott, before his retirement in 2009.

Mike loved to watch and play baseball and was a card collector for many years.

He pitched baseball and fast pitch softball and later watched his grandchildren do the same.

Surviving are his two sons and their spouses, Scott and

Tricia Margherio of Hardin and Michael R. and Carrie Margherio of Jerseyville. He is also survived by six beautiful grandchildren who he adored and loved more than life, Tim, Caitlyn, Macy, Morgan, Steven, and Drew; five brothers and sisters-inlaw, Annette (Jim) Bott of Alton, Edward (Laurie) Lehr of Godfrey, Linda Loellke of Jerseyville, Tim (Robin) Lehr of Bethalto, and Jo Ann Peyton of Centralia, MO; numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, and many dear friends.

In addition to his parents and grandparents, he was preceded in death by his mother and father-in-law, Vincent E. and Ethel (Friedel) Lehr, a sister, Jolene, who died at birth, and two brothers-in-law, Vincent G. Lehr and Stanley Loellke.

Visitation was Tuesday, November 26, 2019 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Gress, Kallal, and Schaaf Funeral Home in Hardin, IL. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Barbara’s Catholic Church in Batchtown, IL. Burial will follow at St. Barbara’s Cemetery in Batchtown.

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hanksgiving is many people’s favorite holiday, perhaps because it resonates on so many different levels. It is a holiday with social, historical and religious significance. Socially, it is a time when family and friends gather together to thank God communally and to share the bounty which nature provides. Historically, we call to mind the early colonists who broke bread with the native Americans, just as many today will share their Thanksgiving meals with visitors or immigrants. That the colonists took time to thank God after a difficult first year is something we should emulate, and that the Wampanoag tribe helped the colonists survive that first year should give us pause to reflect on how we treat immigrants. The religious significance of Thanksgiving is no doubt the most important aspect of the holiday, however.

Whether we recognize it or not, we are all dependent on a higher power for our existence. None of us is self-created. And when we consider how generously nature provides for our needs, most are inclined to be thankful. Our thankfulness increases our happiness, as we realize all that we have to be thankful for. We should perhaps start by being thankful for our very lives, and from there to being thankful for our families and our friends, and finally we should be thankful that we live in a country where we can live and pray freely and enjoy the fruits of our labor. There is much to be thankful for.

–Christopher Simon

“Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits.”

Psalm 103:1-2 NIV

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by Diane Brangenberg Q 618-653-4520

Because of this week’s deadlines, I will have to wait till next week to report to you about all the fun stuff that went on in Kampsville over the weekend. This also will probably be a pretty small column, but I do have a few things.

Congratulations to Kampsville’s Wade Gibson who won “Best of The Best� Hairdresser in the Alton area by the Alton Telegraph poll. Wade received his award this past week at a ceremony held at Lewis and Clark College. Such a hard working and deserving guy, Wade is also an amazing hairstylist.

Congratulations to Claire Stein And Sydney Baalman on being chosen to the WIVC All-Conference volleyball

team. Both girls are wonderful athletes.

Congratulations also to Sydney who signed with SIUE to play softball for them next year.

Alt Fitnesses and Dance is currently having a food drive at the gym and dance studio to assist the Calhoun FFA Warrior Food Bank with Christmas baskets . During the flood, the FFA food bank was the first organization to reach out to Kampsville and helped us get our emergency food bank going. Anyone wanting to donate in Kampsville can contact me and I would be happy to take any non-perishable food items to the dance studio.

I am a firm believer kids

learn by example. Our little dancers and Andrew’s kids Muay Thai class are very excited to be a part of this.

Happy 65th Wedding Anniversary to Lowell and MaryAnn Bailey on Nov. 20.

Sympathy to Terry Taul on the loss of his brother, Harold Taul.

I will report more to you next week. Have a Happy Thanksgiving.

Please pray for our military members, who can’t be home with their families, and their families who won’t get to be with them. Also please continue prayers for Cindy Smith, Jan Clore, Jim Hill, Joe Gress, Kathryn Chapman, Eileen Gardner, Linda Herkert and Darren Kress.

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by Marcy Klockenkemper Q 618-396-2468

We wish all of our readers a very happy Thanksgiving.

The Batchtown Christmas lights in town and at the Town Park will be lit on Thanksgiving night.

They are beautiful to behold. Tony and Jana Sievers will also have their lights lit up for you to see and enjoy. Turn up Turner Hollow Road a couple of miles north of Batchtown and see the beautiful lights. You can also travel across Franklin Hill Road off the Illinois River Road until you pass Tony and Jana’s home.

The Old Fill Inn Station will have a turkey and ham dinner with all the trimmings on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Come and bring the family for a delicious meal together.

Barb Sperlo went to Chicago by train with friends from college to attend Kris Kindle Market last Monday and Tuesday. They enjoyed the trip together.

The Batchtown Woman’s Club Meeting was held Nov. 20 at the home of Robin Hillen. They enjoyed a tasty meal together prepared by our hostess Robin. The members planned the distribution of our Christmas fruit baskets for the homebound and those in need in the Batchtown area. The ladies will meet Saturday, Dec. 7, at 9 a.m. to make the baskets, eat brunch together, and enjoy a gift exchange with the members before delivering them.

Robin’s program was on Veteran’s Affairs and was enjoyed by all. Members told interesting stories about family members who had been in the service.

Bingo prizes were brought by members for the Nursing Home. They will be attending the bingo games at the nursing home in the near future.

Robin Hillen is collecting and distributing coats, gloves, hats and blankets at the storage unit in Hardin on Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 618363-5239 if you need these items, or want to donate them.

Kenny and Bette Eilerman went to visit Bryan and Lisa Lumpkin on Monday, Nov. 18, for Connor’s second birthday. Baby sister Madison enjoyed the day too.

They stayed until Thursday and then came back home.

The Batchtown St. Barbara Altar Society will have

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their annual Christmas Party Sunday, Dec. 1, at the Old Fill Inn Station. The buffet dinner will be served at 5 p.m. There will be a $5 gift exchange for members and a sharing basket for those who wish to donate non-perishable food or personal items to the local food pantry.

Reservations for the dinner should be made before Nov. 24 by calling Theresa Johnes at 618-306-2498. A husband or guest is also welcome.

The Meppen Altar Society will meet at the Fill Inn Station for their Christmas Party on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 6 p.m.

St. Mary’s School and St. Norbert’s School are having a Christmas Home Tour Sunday, Dec. 1, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you want to display your home in the tour, or want to go on the tour, we have the following information. You can call the church offices. The Hardin office is open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the office in Brussels, 618-883-2400, on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:30 to 3 p.m.

These tours put us in the Christmas spirit. It’s fun to see how homes are decorated. Call to sign your home up for the tour, or to go on the tour.

A community Thanksgiving Dinner is being planned by the Catholic Churches of Calhoun on Saturday, Nov. 30, in the gymnasium of St. Norbert’s School. The meal will be served from 10 to 2 p.m. Anyone who wishes to donate a dish, or volunteer in serving the food, or in cleaning up should call Amanda Gress at 618-5356811 or Nikki Simon at 618606 2984.

The Entertainment Company under the direction of Jerry Sievers will present the annual Christmas Concert at the Hardin Presbyterian Church in Hardin Sunday, Dec. 8 at 1 p.m. Refreshments will be after the performance. It is a treat to hear your favorite Christmas songs and a few new songs.

Get in the Christmas spirit and attend the Christmas Concert with your family.

The Brussels School Christmas Program for the Elementary School is Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the gymnasium.

The Band Concert is Dec. 8 at 4:30 p.m. in the gymnasium. Come and join the students and staff in hearing Christmas music, and get the

holiday spirit.

The St. Mary’s School in Brussels will have their Christmas Program Dec. 19 at the American Legion Hall at 7 p.m.

The Band Concert at Calhoun Elementary is Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. The Christmas Program is Dec. 20 at noon.

Everyone is welcome.

The St. Norbert’s School Christmas Program is Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. at St. Anselm’s Hall in Kampsville.

There will be a Modern Woodsmen of America Christmas turkey and dressing supper Dec. 19 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Come join the community for a Christmas meal together.

The St. Vincent DePaul meetings are the first and third week of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the St. Francis of Assisi Office in Hardin.

Membership is open to all who want to help people in need in Calhoun County.

Linda Russell celebrated Thanksgiving on Saturday, Nov. 23, at her home. Jeremy and Angie and daughters, Zoe and Sadie, Bob and Bonnie Stepanek, and sons, Austin and Michael, and Steve and Cindy Meszaros and Hayden joined Grandma Linda for a traditional meal together.

Bernie and Robin Hillen had their family over for Thanksgiving Dinner and throughout the day, Sunday, Nov. 24. Everyone enjoys going to grandpa and grandma’s house. Everyone enjoyed getting outdoors on the farm to play after the meal.

There was a nice crowd at the Thanksgiving Ecumenical Service at the United Methodist Church on Sunday evening, Nov. 24, at 7 p.m. The service was officiated by Pastor Phil Grable of Batchtown Methodist and Reverend Paul Frazier of Hardin Presbyterian Church.

Refreshments and fellowship followed the service in the church basement. The collection during the service went to a charitable group in Calhoun County. Donations of canned goods were also given to groups who distributed them in the county.

Thank you for The sunset that sings us to sleep, The darkness that blankets our rest, The sunrise that yanks off the covers, the light that reveals our next step.

Evelyn Bence

by Carol Sue Carnes Q 618-883-2333

Congratulations to Gregory Nolte and Ashley Brewer who were wed on Saturday at St. Mary’s Church in Brussels. A reception and dance followed at the Christy Banquet Center in O’Fallon, Mo. Gregory is the son of Cliff and Yvonne Nolte of Golden Eagle. Ashley is the daughter of Ms. Peggy Brewer and Mr. Gary Brewer.

Congratulations to Melvin and Shirley Wieneke of Golden Eagle who celebrated their 50th Anniversary the past week. On Friday evening, they were surprised with a family dinner at the Olive Branch Restaurant in Jerseyville. Best wishes to the happy couple for many more happy and healthy years together.

Sonny Roach would like to thank everyone for the many birthday cards he received on his recent birthday. He and his twin sister, Phyllis Sloan, enjoyed the day together with another sister, Patti Rose, and other family members. Many more “happy ones� to all.

Tim Ringhausen of Jerseyville celebrated his 60th birthday on Saturday evening and his son Scott celebrated his 30th birthday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Jerseyville. Many

family and friends were in attendance to help them celebrate. The event was hosted by their wife and mother, Yvonne Ringhausen, and other family members. Many from this area were in attendance. Many more “happy ones� to them both.

The community has been saddened recently by several deaths. That of Sue Pohlman of Golden Eagle, mother of Stacy Eilerman and Fred Pohlman II. Everette Meyer of Golden Eagle died suddenly on Thursday, Nov. 21, at his home. Visitation was on Sunday evening at Gress, Kallal & Schaff Funeral Home in Brussels and funeral on Monday morning at St. Mary’s Church.

He is survived by his wife Dorothy, daughter Jeanne (Dennis) Johnes and granddaughter Abby, also a brother and two sisters-in-law, Larry and Susan Meyer and Barb Meyer and their families.

Marge Menke of Brussels who passed away suddenly on Sunday evening and arrangements pending at this time. Marge is survived by two daughters Nancy Moennig of Brussels and Peggy Weiner of Jerseyville and their families.

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(Lunch) McRib on Bun, Broccoli & Cheese, Romaine Salad, Pears.

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WEDNESDAY: Chicken Alfredo, Garlic Bread, Carrots/Dip, Fruit.

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Birthday Blessings this week to Elden Kinder, Andrew Heffington, Kevin Kiel, Betty Rose, Dan Snyders, Diane Tepen, Austin Thompson, Elaine Mans, Gracie Klaas and all others celebrating their natal day at this time.

Happy Anniversary to Steve and Diane Baalman, Frank and Anita Baecht, Tim and Carol Friedel and all other couples celebrating their anniversary this week.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Loving God, we turn our hearts to you on this Thanksgiving Day, giving thanks, mindful of your many gifts.

For each one we are grateful, blessed and thankful for your abundance of love.

May this day offer a reminder to be generous with others as you are with us.

We praise you, rejoice in you and give you thanks.

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Saturday, Nov. 30: A community Thanksgiving Dinner is being planned by the Catholic Churches of Calhoun on in the gymnasium of St. Norbert’s School.

The meal will be served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Anyone who wishes to donate a dish or volunteer in serving the food or cleaning up should call Amanda Gress at 618535-6811 or Nikki Simon at 618-606 2984.

Sunday, Dec. 1: Santa at the Brussels American Legion, noon to 4 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 1: The Batchtown St. Barbara Altar Society annual Christmas Party at the Old Fill Inn Station. The buffet dinner will be served at 5 p.m.

Sharing basket for those who wish to donate nonperishable food or personal items to the local food pantry. Reservations should be made before Nov. 24 by calling 618-306-2498.

Sunday, Dec. 1: Christmas Home Tour, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. St. Mary’s School and St. Norbert’s School are having a Christmas Home Tour. If you would like your home in the tour, please contact the parish offices in Hardin at 618-576-2628 on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30-3 p.m. and the office in Brussels at 618-

883-2400 on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:30 to 3 p.m. Visitors will tour select homes throughout Calhoun County decorated for the holidays; enjoy specialty drinks including the Holiday Hotties, Bloody Mary, Mistletoe Margaritas and Happy Holidays Spiced Cider Mimosas will be available at the Wittman Hotel, KC Hall and Straight Home respectively; lunch available at the halfway point of the tour at the KC Hall; kettle corn available for purchase at St. Norbert’s Catholic School.

Sunday, Dec. 8: The Calhoun Entertainment Company presents its annual Christmas Choral Concert at 1 p.m. at the Hardin Presbyterian Church Hall.

Refreshments will be served after the performance.

Friday, Dec. 13: Kids Night Out Friday from 5-9 p.m. at the Brussels Grade School for any child in kindergarten through sixth grade. Activities include dinner, crafts, games, face painting and a movie.

Saturday, Dec. 14: Christmas in Calhoun at Marvin Richter Courthouse Lawn in Hardin. Parade starts at 1 p.m. 2019 theme is “Better Together.� Festival immediately following parade. Vendors, Elf School,

25 Years Ago November 30, 1994 Superintendent Terry Strauch explained to the Calhoun Unit 40 Board of Education at its meeting on Monday, Nov. 21, that policies have to be adopted concerning tobacco and guns to be in compliance with the Federal government guidelines. If not, the government will dock the District on Federal dollars.

The Board has two policies to choose between concerning the use of tobacco.

Carrollton has made just their schools smoke-free, but smoking is allowed outside at athletic events.

Jerseyville’s School Board has taken the position that the use of tobacco product is prohibited in any form anywhere on school property.

One of these approaches must be adopted by the Calhoun School Board at the December meeting.

The current policy has designated smoking areas. This policy must be updated.

A straw vote among those fur members present, along with Strauch, showed they were unanimously in favor of no smoking on any of the school property.

The official vote will be taken next month.

50 Years Ago November 27, 1969 Community Unit 40 has received the report from the State, following its annual visitation to the unit, and it pointed out that “there is a serious need for the organization of a county unit, and that the grade schools of Kampsville, Michael, Hamburg and Batchtown be reorganized, perhaps, eventually completely vacated.�

The official visit was organized by Chester Knight, Co. Supt. of schools, James Ringhausen, Supt. of Unit 40 and Harry McPhail, Region Director.

Even though the report showed that improvements have been made in the facilities and the educational program in the unit, recommendations were made for further progress.

The high school building is a credit to the community, the report said, but it appear the high school program is being strengthened at the neglect of the elementary schools.

Improvements noted were improved salary schedules; the addition of art to the curriculum; the extension of speech instruction to a full year; the addition of a kindergarten, an excellent industrial arts facility and program; and a citizens committee to study the needs of the schools in the county.

It was in this study that the need for consolidation of Calhoun schools was pointed out, and the State report said: “The survey is too valuable in time, effort, and funds to permit any delay in studying the report and especially the recommendations contained therein... There is a serious need for the organization of a county unit, and the survey should be followed.

Other suggestions were that the actual amount to be paid a teacher or on any con-

caroling, DJ, cookie decorating, food, games, Letter to Santa, Pictures with Santa.

Sunday, Dec. 22: Kampsville Kids Christmas Party, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., located at the Center for American Archaeology Gymnasium in Kampsville; come participate in games, door prizes, raffles, a cookie walk and more; Santa will be making a surprise visit and each child who attends will receive a gift; all are welcomed to attend.

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.

tract should be inserted in the school board minutes, instead of the phrase: “according to the schedule.�

Although the teacher-pupil ration in the unit was found acceptable, there were some areas where the ratio was too heavy and the teachers are working with multiple classes which add to the heavy load and reduces education efficiency.

The visitation found the curriculum in need of attention, especially in the Hardin school where there is no principal and the superintendent must assume these duties of coordinator of the curriculum.

They found the first three rooms at Kampsville too crowded with multiple classes for good educational procedures. This was also true at Michael, Hamburg and Batchtown and that these schools should be closed as was suggested in the 1966 visitation report. “The buildings are old and should be vacated, and there are too many grades per teacher in these schools...�

At Hardin, they found the teacher-pupil ration too burdensome in the 7th and 8th grades.

75 Years Ago November 30, 1944 A large deer was seen last week at the Logan Clendenny farm south of Jerseyville.

Clendenny was husking corn when he saw the animal passing through leap a fence and disappeared in a pasture on the Wahl farm.

The deer was the first seen in the county for more than three years. The deer at the Clendenny farm may be the same animal which was seen southwest of White Hall

by Mrs. Claude Howard, who telephoned to the McCollister farm south of her place, and when the animal passed through, there is was seen by Harold Short, who was husking corn.

100 Years Ago November 27, 1919 Now that the busy season is over, the time is ripe for pushing our County Farm Bureau and to determine whether or not we are to have such an organization. It has, of course, been impossible for the members of the committee to interview many farmers as we have all been busy.

We have not heard from perhaps more than one-third of the county and we are glad that such an encouraging spirit exists in regard to the splendid farmers organization. Just last week, a national federation of Farm Bureaus of thirty-one states was formed. We can and will be as strong as the labor union. There is a man in every school district in the county who has cards for every farmer to sign. Lets get these cards signed up and mailed to a central point so that we can tell of our progress and see where we stand. Farmers, let’s push this along, sign up and remember there is no obligation on your part, if you sign the card and we fail to organize. The canvassers will please mail their signed cards to Chas McDonald, Hardin, Ill., or apply to him for more cards if needed. -- Com.

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Propane shortage results in state declaring emergency

By KRIS SCHEFFEL Calhoun News-Herald The state has made a regional emergency declaration regarding a shortage of propane due to delivery issues.

Residents are urged to prepare as the winter weather begins to move in.

The shortage, according to a news release from the Illinois Propane Gas Association, is a result of the restrictions placed on the transportation of propane and the limits on pipeline capacity. “Illinois is one of seven states now under the disaster declaration,� the state news release said. “Demand is high and supplies are low due to delivery issues caused by early winter weather conditions.�

The Illinois Propane Gas Association stated that propane marketers are reporting sales over five times the amount this month as compared to last year.

In part, the demand is driven by corn and grain dryers. “To understand the demand from the corn and grain dryers, consider that your typical home that uses propane for space heating, water heating and cooking might use around four or five gallons every day,� the Illinois Propane Gas Association officials stated. “But some of these grain dryers are using nearly 18,000 gallons every day. That volume of gas requires two tractor-trailer loads of gas every day.�

John Sullivan, director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture, made a similar statement in a state news release emphasizing the impact weather has had on propane usage.

NOTICE Due to lack of E.M.T. volunteers, our service will be stafďŹ ng our units with one (1) E.M.T. and one driver at various times. This is in accordance with I.D.P.H. Rules and Regulations, section 535.150 (g) (2) for BLS services, StafďŹ ng Waiver Calhoun Volunteer Ambulance.

“Farmers are struggling to dry high moisture grain caused by wet weather and delayed harvest,� Sullivan said. “2019 has already been a stressful growing and harvest season for the farmers.�

On Nov. 19, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) said it was exploring actions to “alleviate propane constraints in the midwest,� according to the release. Additionally, FERC accepted a proposal to allow the emergency transportation of propane for a thirty day period to the Midwest.

Residents are urged to plan ahead by both the state and the Illinois Propane Gas Association. Propane is used to heat many homes as well as provide fuel for gas stoves.

“Being unprepared for winter weather is not just inconvenient,� Alicia Tate-Nadeau, acting director for the Illinois Emergency Management Agency said in a press release.

In Illinois, there are more fatalities related to cold temperatures than heat, tornadoes and floods combined, according to the news release.

Everyone is encouraged to prepare for winter today by adding a winter survival kit for your car, changing your furnace filter at home and stocking your family’s emergency supply kit.

The Illinois Propane Gas Association urges residents to be in contact with their propane suppliers in advance to ensure that their propane needs can be met.

A Tribute to Gus Wallendorf 1/23/56 ~ 11/4/19

He went on Home There’s always a game in our small town.

Gotta get home before the sun goes down.

I got chores to do, I gotta go, and he took his ball and he went on home.

Tomorrow’s another day and there’ll be another game.

Maybe we’ll make it to the ‘Big Show.’ It’s gettin’ late and it’s getin’ cold, and he took his ball and he went on home.

Now we just sit around and watch the kids play, and we dream about the good ole days, when we didn’t think we’d ever get old, and he took his ball and he went on home.

She said it’s for you and she handed me the phone.

He said, “I’m sorry to have to let you know, Dad took his ball and he went on home.�

~Jeff Franke

NOTICE The Calhoun County Building Inspectors ofďŹ ce will continue to operate in the new Court House “Marvin Richter Administration Buildingâ€? but with different ofďŹ ce hours. Starting Dec. 1st 2019 my ofďŹ ce hours will be every Wednesday 8:30am – 4:30pm.

The Building Inspector plays a central role in the administration of land use within the county of Calhoun. Permits are to be obtained for any new structures being built or brought in, additions to an existing structure or elevation of a structure. Messages can be left at the ofďŹ ce phone number: 618-576-9700 Ext. 4 for any questions.

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Blazin’ a trail Seventh-Grader Jake Snyders brings the ball down the court for the Calhoun Warriors in their win over the St. John’s Redbirds on Nov. 21.

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National Honors Society members were pictured at an induction ceremony. Front row, from left to right: Conner Herkert, Ethan Schobernd, Lucy Kallal, Corey Nelson and Andrei Carmody. Middle row, from left to right: Mackenzie Cranmer, Emma Green, Sydney Baalman and Ashley Johnes. Back row, from left to right: Victoria Roate, Alyssa LaMarsh, Elly Pohlman, Claire Stein, Colleen Schumann, Maggie Toppmeyer and Hope Wilschetz.

Calhoun NHS students inducted at ceremony The Calhoun National Honor Society held its annual Induction Ceremony Wednesday, Nov. 13.

Members of this group must be a junior or senior, maintain a 3.6 GPA and

enroll in required courses in four of six subject areas each year.

In addition, these individuals must exhibit the qualities of character, leadership and service throughout their daily

actions. The new members include Andrei Carmody, Lucy Kallal, Corey Nelson, Elly Pohlman, Victoria Roate, Ethan Schobernd, Colleen Schumann and Maggie Toppmeyer.

Honoring those that served

Photo courtesy of Bonnie Snyders

Going for it all Calhoun Warrior Eighth-Grader Chase Caselton goes in for a lay up in their game against the St. John’s Redbirds.

Brussels Quarter Honor Roll announced Honor rollers for the first quarter in the Brussels School District were recognized at the Brussels School Board meeting.

Elementary School Honor Rollers are Patrick Brodbeck, Natalee Dorste, Jordin Garcia, Samuel Kiel, Maybree Klaas, Kayley Schulte, Sadie Kiel, Levi Schulte, Leila Schulte, Summer Schneider, Brody White and Sincere Carter.

On the High Honor Roll list is Megan Heffington.

Those on the Junior High and High School Honor Roll are Alyssa Bonner, Olivia Brodbeck, Avery Caselton, Megan Colp, Austin Friedel, Andrew Heffington,

Zachary Holmes, Nicholas Kiel, Tyler Kinder, Ellie Nolte, Kaden Nolte, Hope Odelehr, Olivia Pille, Paige Pohlman, Elizabeth Warren and Mitchell Willman.

Those on the junior high, high school High Honor Roll list are Mary Baalman, Emma Clark, Tessa Clark, Dustin Forrest, Isabella Friedel, Josie Friedel, Emma Hagen, Logan Jacobs, Macie Kinder, Gracie Klaas, Morgan Klaas, Haylee Kress, Kendra LaMarsh, Jacob LaMarsh, Jerica LaMarsh, Linsey Ohlendorf, William Schleeper, Alexandra Schulte, Emma Vogel and Joseph Vogel.

AmazonSmile offers chance to give back in county Calhoun Community Foundation (CCF) gets listed as a charitable organization on AmazonSmile.

The website is operated by Amazon and enables customers to enjoy the same services and features on Amazon.com.

The difference is that when customers shop on AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com), the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5 percent of the price of eligible purchases to the charitable organizations selected by customers.

Earlier this year, the Calhoun Community Foundation was added to the site’s list of charitable organizations. If you are an Amazon customer and want to include the Calhoun Community Foundation on your list of charitable organizations, go to smile.amazon.com and select Calhoun Community Foundation.

“This is a great way to make a charitable donation, at no extra cost to you, and offer support for Calhoun

County,” Chris Casey, CCF’s President, said.

“In addition to the AmazonSmile program, we would like to remind everyone that they can make tax-free donations to the foundation to support local programs that promote economic development and health and well being,” Judy Burch, Secretary of CCF, added.

For more information about CCF and their community events, or to share your organization’s event information, visit them at Facebook, www.facebook. com/calhounil.

Calhoun Community Foundation (CCF) is a nonprofit organization (501 (c) 3) registered with the state of Illinois. CCF is focused on preserving the county’s heritage while ensuring the community makes effective progress for the future. For information about making charitable donations to CCF, contact Mary Louise Helbig at (314)-422- 8959.

Jarad Jarmon/Calhoun News-Herald

St. Mary’s School students sing “America the Beautiful” during the Veteran’s Day ceremony on Nov. 15 with papers help up that, all together, form the American flag.

Jarad Jarmon/Calhoun News-Herald

Jarad Jarmon/Calhoun News-Herald

The Brussels High School Band performs Friday during the Veterans Day event.

Veterans Eldon Kinder, Tony Moenning, Richard Meyer and Pat Droege chat and laugh ahead of the Veterans ceremony.

Disaster loan outreach center established nearby Gov. JB Pritzker announced the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved his request for a disaster declaration following one of the worst floods in Illinois history.

The approved SBA disaster declaration makes low-interest loans available to homeowners, renters and businesses in Alexander, Jersey, Rock Island and Stephenson counties, as well as the contiguous counties of Jo Daviess, Winnebago, Carroll, Ogle, Whiteside, Henry, Mercer, Calhoun, Greene, Macoupin, Madison, Union and Pulaski.

SBA loans can help repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate. Homeowners and renters can apply for loans to repair or replace damaged or destroyed personal property. Businesses and private non-profit organizations can apply for loans to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory and other business assets.

And included with the approved Small Business Administration request, it was announced that an outreach center was established in Jersey County. The center, located at the QEM Fire District at 14905 Elsah Road in Grafton, will provide additional information and loan assistance. The

center will be open from 9 a.m to 6 p.m. today, Nov. 27 to Dec. 4 excluding the days of Nov. 29 to Dec. 1. The center will last be open Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“We are grateful to the U.S. Small Business Administration for its expedient approval of Illinois’ disaster declaration request. These low-interest, long-term loans will be a tremendous help to many people who are still struggling to repair or replace their homes or businesses,” said Alicia Tate-Nadeau, Acting Director of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency. “Meanwhile, our agency will meet with state and federal partners to identify additional resources or programs that may help the affected communities.”

The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is Jan 13, 2020. The deadline to return economic injury applications is August 14, 2020. Any individual or business needing additional information, or wishing to apply for a loan, should contact the SBA Customer Service Center at 800- 659-2955.

Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure website at DisasterLoan.sba. gov. Loan applications can also be downloaded from www.sba.gov/disaster. Completed applications should be mailed to:

U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76155.

For additional information and resources related to flood recovery, please visit www.ready.illinois.gov.

This announcement comes after news that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) denied the state’s appeal for federal individual assistance to help residents in 22 counties recover from 2019’s severe storms and historic flooding along the Illinois and Mississippi rivers.

To date, the federal government has approved public assistance funding for 28 counties in Illinois. The federal public assistance program provides grants to assist state and local governments, nonprofits and houses of worship with the response and recovery costs associated with the declared disaster. Under the guidelines of the PA program, local jurisdictions can be reimbursed for up to 75 percent of eligible costs.

Based on the $61 million in losses identified during the joint preliminary damage assessment, Illinois stands to receive an estimated $45.7 million. Of that, FEMA has already obligated $1.3 million to launch the public assistance program in Illinois.

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4 Tracts The farm is located along the southeast side of Hwy 54 between Atlas, IL and the Mississippi River Bridge at Louisiana, MO and is further described as being located in the West Half of Section 5 of Ross Township, Pike County, IL. THE FARM HAS PRODUCTIVE SOILS INCLUDING BEAUCOUP, COFFEEN & SHAFFTON. THE CROP PRODUCTIVITY INDEX (PI) IS 124.7 ON THE TILLABLE ACRES.

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27 AT 10:00 A.M.

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SALE TO BE HELD AT THE CABIN ON THE NICKERSON FARM PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 509 E. 2873RD LN â&#x20AC;˘ LIBERTY, IL

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PRODUCTIVE TILLABLE FARMLAND! HUNTING/RECREATIONAL TRACTS! COUNTRY HOME & ACREAGE! Norman and Anna Mae Dean Trusts Everett Dean - Trustee REPRESENTING ATTORNEY: William L. Siebers Scholz, Loos, Palmer, Siebers & Duesterhuas LLP 625 Vermont St. | Quincy, IL 62301 | Ph (217) 223-3444

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Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Calhoun News-Herald

Hardin, Illinois

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Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Calhoun News-Herald

REAL ESTATE/COURT/CLASSIFIED/PUBLIC NOTICES

Hardin, Illinois

Felony charges filed in case of Hardin residential burglary, theft

By KRIS SCHEFFEL Calhoun News-Herald An arrest has been made by the Calhoun County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office with assistance from Two Rivers Crime Stoppers in the case of a Hardin robbery.

The suspect, Trenton J. Harden, 29, of Hardin, has been charged with three felony counts of residential burglary, burglary and theft of over $500.

On Saturday, Nov. 2, the Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office received a call from a residence in rural Hardin reporting a residential burglary. According to a press release from the Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office, the burglary was

reported by the family of the deceased homeowner who were overseeing the property as part of estate probate.

Harden allegedly stole a thousand rounds of ammunition, thousands of â&#x20AC;&#x153;expensiveâ&#x20AC;? cigars, musical instruments, computers among other items, police say.

The former homeowner, according to the press release, was a career military veteran who had acquired various valuables during his time spent overseas. As a result, the Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s officials stated, the family is unclear of all that was stolen, and there may be items that the family is unaware of.

On Nov. 13, a break was

made in the case by the Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office when the tracking down of the missing cigars.

Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office followed up with an investigation and multiple interviews, wherein they gathered enough information to obtain an arrest warrant for Harden.

Harden made his first appearance in the Calhoun

County Circuit Court on Nov. 19 and will appear again on Nov. 26.

The Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office officials say there are still numerous stolen items that remain unaccounted for and are requesting the publicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s help with any information that may lead to the recovery of these goods.

The Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office is

Anyone with information is urged to call the Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office at 618-576-2417, or Two Rivers Crime Stoppers at 800-300-2590.

JOB OPENING FULL TIME PUBLIC HEALTH ADMINISTRATOR CALHOUN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT JOB DUTIES INCLUDE: Many and varied responsibilities relating to all facets of the Health Department, including budget and grant writing. Reports to the Calhoun County Board of Health.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CALHOUN COUNTY, ILLINOIS CAUSE NUMBER 2019-MR-13

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A COUNTY CANNABIS RETAILERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; OCCUPATION TAX IN THE COUNTY OF CALHOUN, ILLINOIS WHEREAS, the County of Calhoun, a body politic and corporate of the state of Illinois (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Calhoun Countyâ&#x20AC;?) is a non-home rule unit of local government pursuant to Article VII, § 8 of the 1970 Illinois Constitution; and WHEREAS, Public Act 101-0027, which is a comprehensive revision of State statutes regulating the adult use of cannabis in Illinois, was signed into law on June 25, 2019 with many of its provisions effective January 1, 2020; and WHEREAS, Public Act 101-0363 was subsequently signed into law increasing the rate of tax that may be imposed by counties upon persons engaged in the business of selling cannabis in a municipality located in that county; and WHEREAS, the County has the authority to adopt ordinances and to promulgate rules and regulations that protect the public health, safety and welfare of its citizens; and WHEREAS, this Ordinance is adopted pursuant to the provisions of the Illinois County Cannabis Retailersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Occupation Tax Law (55 ILCS 5/51006.8) (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Actâ&#x20AC;?); and WHEREAS, this Ordinance is intended to impose the tax authorized by the Act providing for a county cannabis retailersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; occupation tax which will be collected by the Illinois Department of Revenue; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF THE COUNTY CALHOUN, ILLINOIS, THAT THIS ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A COUNTY CANNABIS RETAILERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; OCCUPATION TAX BEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;AND HEREBY IS ADOPTED AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I: Recitals.

The facts and statements contained in the preamble to this Ordinance are found to be true and correct and are hereby adopted as part of this Ordinance SECTION II: Tax imposed; Rate. (a) A tax is hereby imposed upon all persons engaged in the business of selling cannabis, other than cannabis purchased under the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act, at retail locations in the County on the gross receipts from these sales at the following rates: (i) 3.75% of the gross receipts from these sales made in the course of that business in unincorporated areas of Calhoun County; and (ii) 3.00% of the gross receipts of sales made in

currently traveling to neighboring counties, including those in Missouri, to try and locate those items, the release noted.

a municipality located in Calhoun county; and (b) The imposition of this tax is in accordance with the provisions of the County Cannabis Retailersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Occupation Tax Law (55 ILCS 5/5-1006.8).

SECTION III: Collection of tax by retailers. (a) The tax imposed by this Ordinance shall be remitted by such retailer to the Illinois Department of Revenue (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Departmentâ&#x20AC;?). Any tax required to be collected pursuant to or as authorized by this Ordinance and any such tax collected by such retailer and required to be remitted to the Department shall constitute a debt owed by the retailer to the State. Retailers may reimburse themselves for their sellerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tax liability hereunder by separately stating that tax as an additional charge, which charge may be stated in combination, in a single amount, with any State tax that sellers are required to collect. (b) The taxes hereby imposed, and all civil penalties that may be assessed as an incident thereto, shall be collected and enforced by the Department. The Department shall have full power to administer and enforce the provisions of this article.

SECTION IX: Severability. The provisions and sections of this Ordinance shall be deemed separable and the invalidity of any portion of this Ordinance shall not affect the validity of the remainder.

SECTION V: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval and publication as required by law, provided, however, that the tax provided for herein shall take effect for all sales on or after WKH ÂżUVW GD\ RI -DQXDU\ &RSLHV RI WKLV 2UGLQDQFH VKDOO EH FHUWLÂżHG DQG VHQW WR WKH ,OOLQRLV Department of Revenue.

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Listed at $115,000. Contact Roger

29782 St. Hwy 16 Jerseyville Mini Farm 16.5 acres just minutes from town. This 4 bed 3 bath is loaded with extras, huge master suite with jetted tub and separate shower. Huge pool, basketball court, 42X64 shed with concrete ďŹ&#x201A;oor, shared lake. The gourmet kitchen is a must see call for your showing now.

Listed at $439,900. Contact Roger

CONTRACT PENDING

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Passed by the County Board this 18th day of November, 2019.

AYES: ...............................4 NAYS: ...............................1 PRESENT: ........................0 ABSTAIN/ABSENT: ..........0

1201 Bertman, Jerseyville This 3 bed, 2 bath is on a large corner lot with fenced back yard, covered patio and 12x20 out building. House is pristine inside and out freshly painted and remodeled. Master suit is large enough for that king bed and all the extras.

This is a must see. Broker owned.

$156,900 Contact Roger

CONTRACT PENDING

Call us at 618.498.1234

Approved this 18th day of November, 2019. /s/ Larry A. Wieneke CHAIRMAN CALHOUN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

to advertise with our newspaper

ATTEST: /s/ Rita Hagen COUNTY CLERK 11.27

603 Lucien, Jerseyville Nice home (built in 2005) 3 bed, 2 bath with Attached two car garage. Basement is partially wired and studded, bath is also roughed in, could easily be ďŹ nished.

$129,900 Contact Angie

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128 School Street, Brussels, IL 62013

618832131

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Telephone

Office Hours

School District/Joint Agreement Name

Also by January 15, annually the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2019, will be posted on the Illinois State Board of Education's website@ www.isbe.net.

SUMMARY: The following is the Annual Statement of Affairs Summary that is required to be published by the school district/joint agreement for the past fiscal year.

Statement of Operations as of June 30, 2019 Operations & Maintenance

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