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By JARAD JARMON Calhoun News-Herald There is a light at the end of the tunnel, but the general populace is still a ways away from getting the COVID-19 vaccine, according to public health officials. Calhoun County Health Department officials have finally got their doses, and have started to vaccinate healthcare workers living and working in Calhoun. According to a post on social media, the health department has received a small number of doses of the COVID vaccine to give out. At this time, the vaccine is only available to healthcare workers. Health officials explained they will serve this population as directed by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), before department

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By CONNOR ASHLOCK Calhoun News-Herald There were too many things to count this year that were canceled, including many beloved holiday festivities, but many have now realized that there is more to life than this virus, and some things just simply cannot be canceled or postponed, one of them being Christmas. Sure, there are many families who didn’t gather together in a beautiful cluster this year as is normally done, but thanks to the work of those at Angel Tree and other generous souls around the county, every family had the opportunity for their children to receive presents on Christmas. Lori Mortland, who runs the Calhoun County Angel Tree program, is happy to report that every child in the program was able to receive a merry Christmas under the tree this year. “It was a huge success this year,� Mortland said. “We had so many people contribute in large and small ways, and that made a huge difference in being able to support our local families.� All in all, there were 141 children from 58 families in the county that participated in this year’s Angel Tree program. “We started collecting information from families in November, and the list kept on growing through November and December,� Mortland said. “But by the time we wrapped up on Dec. 20, we had all 58 families taken care of.� The number of families that partici-

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pated in the program was not higher than usual, despite the hard straits many folks have been put through this year on account of the virus keeping people home from work. What was unusual, though, was the immeasurable support from the community, which, according to Mortland, continues to grow every year. “I don’t feel like there were more

families, but I feel there were more people ready to contribute and help in any way possible, which is saying a lot because there’s always a lot of people who want to participate and help,� Mortland said. “Everyone who did contribute was extremely generous and willing and ready to help in any way, and that makes a huge difference.�

In addition to securing the needs and wants of kids across the county this Christmas season, the Angel Tree program continued in its partnership with the Calhoun High School FFA’s Warrior Food Bank, which provided a box of food for each family. (See, ANGEL TREE, A4)

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31. At the top of the list was Greene County. Of note, Pike came in at No. 7; Madison, No. 39 and Morgan, No. 25. Calhoun County has comparatively been fortunate to see the vast majority of afflicted residents recover from the virus. Up until last week, the county only had one reported COVID death. That has since changed, though. Just ahead of Christmas, there were two new COVID-19 deaths in the county, one reported on Dec. 23 and one on Dec. 24. “It is with great sadness that the Calhoun County Health Department announces a death related to COVID19. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time,� Calhoun health officials stated in a post on their Facebook page.

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receive their vaccine. Calhoun County was further down the list than the surrounding counties to receive the first vaccine doses, but for good reason. Neighboring counties like Jersey and Greene along with others across the state saw a shipment of doses earlier because of their higher respective rates of death per capita. It was reported that the initial doses were distributed in the 50 counties with the highest per capita death rates. For context, there are 102 counties in the state. It was also a recommendation of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, the Centers for Disease Control and the Illinois Department of Public Health and other public health professionals that the first vaccines be dedicated to hospital and healthcare workers in these counties. Jersey County was listed at No.

‘Redeye’ awarded debut Hometown Hero award By JARAD JARMON Calhoun News-Herald The former Kampsville mayor was selected as the recipient of the first Hometown Hero Award by the organizers of the Lite Up Kampsville festivities. Ted “Redeye� Schumann, who was the Kampsville Village Clerk for six years and then its mayor for 20 more years, was recognized as the village’s first official Hometown Hero during this year’s expanded villagewide Christmas festivities. In a post on Facebook, organizers said they thought he best exemplified the award, especially for its debut. “We not only wanted to lite up the town but also the hearts of the community, and when you think of who has the most love for this town, you immediately think of ‘Redeye,’� the post read. “He devoted many years to the town and its people. “So, we thought it only fit-

ting to present him with the very first Lite up Kampsville’s Hometown Hero Award.� Those with the Lite Up Kampsville committee, including Marcia Agney, Bill Agney, Wade Gibson and James Palmer, picked Schumann. Palmer said the decision was made because of Schumann’s “dedication to the town.� Though he was born in Davenport, Iowa, Schumann’s blood is as red as a Calhoun red delicious, and he has dedicated much of his life to bettering the county he calls home. In his time in Kampsville, Schumann and his wife, Millie, were instrumental in starting the Village of Kampsville Christmas for Kids event years back. Organizers indicated they want to continue the Hometown Hero nomination every year and ask all of those in town to join in by nominating who they think is deserving of the award.

By JARAD JARMON Calhoun News-Herald It has been an item of discussion for a few months now within the Calhoun Unit 40 district, but it was at the Dec. 21 school board meeting when the board finally reached a decision regarding the bond issue. According to a summary of the events at the Calhoun School Board meeting, a resolution declaring the intention to issue $1.5 million in working cash fund bonds for the purpose of increasing the district’s working cash fund was approved. The budget has been a looming issue for

the district, as well as for others across the state, because of COVID-19. After completing their budget in September, the district was required to complete a deficit spending plan and submit it to the Illinois State Board of Education. “The overall increase in costs related to the pandemic in addition to a reduction in state funding have left gaps in the overall budget,� District Superintendent Andrea Lee said. “In an effort to obtain a balanced budget, Calhoun District #40 explored funding opportunities.� (See, BOND, A2)

Kampsville lighting contest winners announced By JARAD JARMON Calhoun News-Herald After a cruise through town, judges tallied their scores and named the top three Christmas lights displays in Kampsville as part of the Lite it Up Kampsville Contest — just one of the many Kampsville festivities offered throughout the village this holiday season. Kampsville’s Christmas celebration had to be a little different this year because of COVID-19, but people were still able to celebrate the season in style ahead of the holiday. As part of these efforts, Kampsville organizers decided to hold a Christmas lights contest. Although the whole town really showed off their spirit for the season, only six houses participated in the formal event. Still, a few displays really shone bright. The winners were: Billye Grissom, first place; Jeannett Johnson, second place and Bob Smith, third place. The judges for the event were Pennie Pohlman and Cindy Kuhn.

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Should we have vaccination passports? Vaccinated By BILL HOAGLAND We have certainly heard a lot of new words and terms in the past year, starting with COVID-19, mRNA vaccines and social distancing. The most recent term spawned in this pandemic that got my attention was “vaccination passports.” “Vaccination passports” appears to have two references. One refers to being able to travel internationally if the traveler has proof that he has received a COVID-19 vaccination. This type of “vaccination passport” has been in existence for years. All travelers to Ghana and Nigeria, for example, must have proof that they have been vaccinated for yellow fever or they will not receive a visa from those countries. The other “vaccination passport” refers to a much broader situation in which anyone who has received a COVID-19 vaccination should be legally able to move about without the usual restrictions imposed by the government; this is accomplished by having a certification or “passport” that this person has in fact received the vaccination. Some countries such as the UK, Italy, Estonia and Chile are already in the process of creating “vaccination passports” which would allow those who qualify by

getting the vaccination to go to work, to travel,and to assemble with others without masks, social distancing and so on. For a variety of reasons, there has been no movement yet to allow “vaccination passports” here in the United States. There are a number of scientific and ethical issues that complicate the development and distribution of “vaccination passports” for the general public. Looking first at the scientific issues, it is true that we have no historical basis yet to conclude that persons who have received a vaccination will remain immune indefinitely. As of the time I am writing this column in late December, the antibodies resulting from a vaccination appear to last at least three months; how much longer they will last, unfortunately, remains to be seen. Nor do we know, for sure, whether a person who has been vaccinated can still somehow transmit the virus to others. Despite these scientific issues still not being completely resolved, let’s face it: We simply can’t wait years to see what might or might not happen on the scientific side of these issues. Then we have the ethical issue against granting a vaccination passport to anyone

who has received a COVID 19 vaccination. The ethical issue boils down to whether such a passport will further divide our population into those who, by virtue of social position, employment, race or ethnicity receive the vaccine before others get to receive it. For a more thorough discussion on why some commentators think it would be “unethical” to grant vaccination passports until the entire population has had the opportunity to be vaccinated, you can check out those viewpoints on the internet by looking at articles written by specific ethicists such as Natalie Kofler, Francoise Bayles and Alexandra Phelan. Despite the argument that it is inherently unfair and unethical to grant vaccination passports before everyone has the opportunity to be vaccinated, there is a much stronger case, in my view, for allowing persons who have received the vaccination to be granted freedom now to go about their

Outdoor Truths: Gary Miller

Greatest gifts can arrive from strangest places For the past several years I have spent the first or second week of November hunting deer away from home. As all deer hunters know, these weeks are considered the best for having an opportunity to harvest a big buck. And while my area has lots of deer and is also home to some big ones, there are other parts of the country that hold even more giants per acre. So, I leave home and drive many miles in order to increase my odds. But since I rarely use an outfitter when I arrive at my distant destination, my first order of business is to figure out just where the deer are most likely to be. I scout, check maps and listen intently to any information the landowner has to offer. He or she is never wrong, and if they tell you to hunt on the top of an abandoned piece of equipment between the hours of 1:30 and 4, that is

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(Continued from A1) Those opportunities were bonds. The school board’s goal is to refinance the existing series 2012 bonds alongside the new bond issue with only a slight increase in length of repayment in order to maintain the existing bond and interest fund tax rate and avoid a projected tax increase, she explained. “Building the working cash would provide the funds needed to keep us from having to make cuts that affect our educational system and kids,” Lee continued. “We will continue to monitor cost savings within and do what we can to be good stewards of our finances just as the district has done in the past. “The next couple of years following the pandemic are going to be crucial for school budgets.” A petition to put the bond measure on the ballot may be filed with the secretary of the board within 30 days after the date of publication of the notice, which appeared in the Calhoun News-Herald Dec. 23. The petition would need to be signed by no less than 234 voters of the district – representing 10 percent of the registered voters in the district. If filed in time, an election on the proposition to issue said bonds would take place March 15. In the meeting on Dec. 21, school leaders discussed remote learners and the future addition of more help this time

exactly what you do. They live there. They see the deer day after day, and they have no reason to tell you a lie. I can remember an episode like that one year in Alabama. The rancher drove through his ranch and stopped about 50 yards from a cedar tree that was in the middle of a field. Next to the tree was a milk crate. He said to my friend and me, “One of you guys need to sit right there.” We looked at each other hoping the other would jump on the opportunity. My friend succumbed to my pitiful look and walked to the blue milk crate. I was relieved that he gave in until that night when he started bragging about his 11-pointer, and I was only bragging about my predictably placed tree stand that was set up overlooking a predictably placed green field that looked like it would be the perfect

place for a deer to arrive. I learned my lesson and you need to as well — that sometimes the greatest gifts arrive from the strangest places. That sometimes what looks like a most unlikely plan is the perfect one. And sometimes what only seems to be food for an animal can be a bed for a king. A belated Merry Christmas to all. ––––––––––––––––––– 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.

around with remote learning for the district. Notably, Calhoun moved to remote learning the week ahead of the holiday break. Lee explained in an open letter to parents that it was a more “preventative approach rather than a reactive situation.” “With the upcoming holiday season, it was an opportunity to minimize the risk of exposure and decrease quarantines for our staff and students so they could be with loved ones this season,” Lee said. Students will be returning to their physical classrooms Jan. 6, this time with more support for the teachers and other staff facilitating remote learning with help from those at Calhoun County Health Department. “We continue to monitor how to further support and help our teachers with the responsibility of teaching both the in-person students and fulltime remote students,” Lee said. “The Calhoun County Health Department has graciously agreed to help fund this position through a grant. “Calhoun CUSD #40 will be looking for a remote teaching assistant for next semester.” This person’s role, according to Lee, will be assisting teachers in teaching students online, working with students online and communicating with parents. “This individual will need to be highly motivated, have the same qualifications as a

substitute teacher and have the ability to work with multiple age groups and teachers,” she said. It was noted in the meeting that there was a slight increase in full-time remote learners in December, through the end of the school year. It was explained that cases and quarantines spiked in the first part of December, but started to drop again the following week. Also in the meeting: Q The district’s tax levy was approved. Q It was announced that conversations are continuing regarding offering coaches 25 percent of their regular stipends. The current memorandum of understanding is that coaches will be paid based on the season. Itf there is not a season, then no stipend is paid. However, with basketball being changed to a high risk sport after the prep work – contact time and practices – had started, it was proposed that the district leaders have conversations about offering a percentage of the coaching stipend to district coaches. The Illinois High School Association is insistent that they are going to have all seasons at some point this year anyway, and the district anticipates having more information upon returning in January. An amendment can be made to the memorandum and a discussion with the athletic directors and the union president will take place at that point.

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lives, whether you call it a passport or whatever. How unfair and perhaps unethical is it to deny people who have been vaccinated of the right to return to their normal lives as soon as possible? And how unfair is it to our society as a whole to make everyone stand down until the vaccine has been made available to everyone? We need to get back to normal as soon as we can by allowing vaccination passports for those who have received the vaccination. ––––––––––––––––––– 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.

(Continued from A1) In that post, it was clarified that the health department staff waits to receive confirmation from IDPH before posting, which may take several days. Based on an update of county numbers Sunday, there are 24 active cases – current positive cases that are being monitored – in the county. According to the health

department, there have been 388 positives since COVID19 had hit the county. Three have died, and 361 have recovered. It was also reported that there have been 1,252 reported close contacts – people who came in contact with a positive case – in the county, 45 of which are under monitoring and currently quarantined.

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Tree of “Life” Recovery offers help though connection

By CONNOR ASHLOCK Calhoun News-Herald While the coronavirus pandemic has placed substantial strain on both the mental and physical health of individuals around the country, it has also severely impacted the ability of support groups to reach those who were already struggling. This is especially true for addiction support groups, which under normal circumstances, provide resources and support to those trying to recover from addiction and keep from relapsing. But, one local woman is stepping up to make sure that there remains at least one resource amid the harsh circumstances of 2020. Christina Reynolds has started the Tree of “Life” Recovery group, which meets on Saturday evenings at 6 p.m. in the banquet room of the Olive Branch restaurant just south of Jerseyville. The first meeting was held Dec. 19. “Lately, COVID has brought such a shock to

explained. Reynolds is open about her story and hopes that people will be inspired by it and more eager to step out and take their shot at overcoming their struggle. “I struggled for many years with addiction and failed many times until I surrendered my life to the Lord and let Him make decisions for me. That’s when my life changed,” Reynolds said. Even more, Reynolds credits the Lord with her recovery from depression, low self-esteem and hopelessness. “I’m happy and peaceful today,” Reynolds added. At group meetings, attendees are to expect open discussion as well as talk of recovery methods, triggers and coping skills. Everybody is welcome, whether they struggle themselves or if someone they love is struggling and would like more information and connections to resources. “If I can help the next person, then I’ve served my purpose that the Lord has for me, and that’s bring-

people, and those who struggle with addiction don’t have anywhere to turn to and are stumbling,” Reynolds said. “A lot of people didn’t know how to deal with it, and a lot of people struggling with addiction failed.” Reynolds was inspired to start the Tree of “Life” Recovery group by her own story of redemption. “What inspired me was the way my life is today. I know there’s hope for the next person that’s struggling,” Reynolds said. “What I hope to accomplish is to save at least one soul, that the Lord will use me to save just one person. Even if it’s just one, then I’ve accomplished what I set out to do.” Reynolds chose the name of Tree of “Life” Recovery because she intends for this group to be Christian-based. “The Lord is definitely the one who saved my life. I know for some people that’s not a format they’d prefer, but for those who are wanting to go that direction, we’re definitely faith-based,” Reynolds

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Christina Reynolds has started a new group that aims to offer itself as a resource to those who struggle with addiction.

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The Tree of “Life” Recovery program was inspired by Christina Reynolds’ own story of redemption and was started in response to limited resources for those struggling with substance abuse, as COVID has prevented many support outreaches from continuing as normal throughout 2020.

ing people with addiction, depression or anything they’re struggling with to Christ,” Reynolds said. “I was a struggling addict for 27 years, and I definitely do not look like I did then, so people who’ve known

me to look that way, who can see the transformation, know that there’s hope for the hopeless.” Reynolds is aware that some might not want to

attend an open meeting such as what she offers at Tree of “Life” Recovery, so if anyone would like to reach out to her, they may do so at 618-535-6604.

Grafton fireworks to finish off year with bang

25 Years Ago December 27, 1995 1995 in Review from January through June Q January- The Calhoun Unit #40 School Board gave its permission for the for the Junior/Senior prom to be held aboard the Tom Sawyer Riverboat on the St. Louis Riverfront by the Arch Q FebruaryThe Calhoun County Ambulance has just completed its twentieth year of service for the county with two of the original 30 volunteers still on duty: Ed and Willean Benz. Q March- The Calhoun High School Warriorettes placed first in the Class A Prop Division at state competition. Q April- A small fire was set to burn off what remained of the old Kingdom Garage, but when the wind picked up, it soon became more than the crew could handle. Around 20 volunteer firemen responded to regain control of the blaze. The black smoke hovered over the area creating the effect of a severe thunderstorm overhead. Q May- The Antique Car and Quilt Show was held Sunday afternoon, May 7, at the Calhoun County Fairgrounds in Hardin. Approximately 600 people attended the event with the weather staying clear of all rain. There were several

quilts and antique vehicles on display throughout the afternoon. Q June- A number of Calhoun residents waited anxiously for the arrival of Illinois Governor Jim Edgar at the Hardin Village Hall on Friday afternoon, June 2. Edgar had planned to have a press conference there after first visiting the freshly rocked flood-relief road behind the temporary medical center and inspecting the Nutwood Levee at the Joe Page Bridge. 50 Years Ago December 31, 1970 Dr. Sam Miller has received an invitation to visit Nicaragua where he spent some time a few years ago with Ship Hope. A new and modern hospital and dispensary has been completed in the Northeastern Section. Arrangements are made by the Nicaraguan Minister of Public Health for Dr. Miller to aid and instruct local personnel in various methods and techniques. Plans are being made for leaving Lambert Airport about Jan. 16 and to return to Hardin on Feb. 15. 75 Years Ago December 27, 1945 The Illinois Farm-toMarket road commission intends to go to cities in each of the state’s road

districts to conduct hearings on community needs for improved farm roads. The next hearing is scheduled for Centralia on Feb. 20. Tentative plans call for other meetings in Sterling, Geneva, Pontiac, Monmouth, Mattoon, Jacksonville, Olney, Edwardsville and Harrisburg. Representatives from the farm bureaus, superintendents of highways, township officials, mail carriers and county superintendents of schools will be invited to appear before the commission at these meetings. Information so obtained will be used in continuing the improvements being made under Governor Dwight H. Green’s $15,000,000 feeder road program. 100 Years Ago December 30, 1920 The snow of last week, together with the freezing weather, has made sleighing fair. Monday, Leonard Dixon of near Batchtown was in Hardin with a bobsleigh hitched to two fine horses wearing sleigh bells. He was accompanied home by Mrs. Clara Wilkinson and two daughters, the Misses Ione and Meta, who will spend the holidays as the guests of the Mr. and Mrs. Dixon home.

By JARAD JARMON Calhoun News-Herald Grafton leaders are hoping to bring the explosive energy often seen in July to the new year. For the first time, Grafton will be host to a fireworks display on New Year’s Eve. Mary Lillesve, Grafton tourism committee chair, said the idea came from an interest in inspiring people to come into the city, originally coupled with the Loading Dock balloon drop that has since been canceled. “We were sitting around talking and saying what could we do that could bring people to Grafton on New Year’s Eve,” Lillesve said. Namely, leaders were interested in sparking more interest in overnight stays in the city. Local leaders landed on fireworks. The effort was only possibly though because of the business support. Cheryl Pfieffer and Dan Ebbing called local businesses about contributing to the display. “It is mostly the businesses in town that have contributed – and some individuals – to make this happen,” Lillesve said. “It is not coming out of city money. It is from donations.” The display will probably not be quite as long as that of the Fourth of July celebration in the city. Still, it is expected to be a roughly 15-20 minute show. The fireworks are set to

New minimum wage rates set to take effect New Year's Day make less than $15 per hour. The new law maintains provisions for employers to count gratuities to offset wages for workers such as food servers who regularly earn tips. Tipped employees may be paid 60 percent of the hourly minimum wage. These workers must still earn the minimum wage after receiving tips or the employer must make up the difference. Workers who are under 18 years old and work fewer than 650 hours in a year will earn a minimum wage of $8.50 per hour beginning Jan. 1. The youth minimum wage rate will gradually rise to $13 an hour by 2025. Employees with problems regarding the minimum wage can file a complaint with IDOL at the following link: https:// www2.illinois.gov/idol/Pages/Complaints.aspx or call 312-793-2800.

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ers also hope this serves as a bright end to a tumultuous year for many people. “Grafton is glad to put 2020 behind us, and we are celebrating by shooting fireworks... Goodbye 2020,” Lillesve said.

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Year-End Reflections

Illinois Department of Labor Reminds Workers to Watch Their Wages Illinoisans will ring in the New Year with an additional increase in the minimum wage to $11 an hour, and the Illinois Department of Labor is encouraging employees to watch their paychecks to ensure that time worked in 2021 is paid at the new rate. Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation into law in 2019 providing a path to a $15 minimum wage by 2025. Minimum wage earners received two increases in 2020 to $9.25 an hour on Jan. 1 followed by an increase to $10 an hour on July 1. The minimum wage will continue to increase an additional $1 an hour each January 1 until it reaches $15 an hour in 2025. Prior to the 2020 increases, the last time Illinois increased its minimum wage was more than a decade ago in 2010 when it was raised to $8.25. Cook County has a higher minimum wage than the state, currently $13 an hour. The current city of Chicago minimum wage is $13.50 an hour for small employers (4 to 20 employees) and $14 an hour for large employers (21 or more employees). A recent study by the Illinois Economic Policy Institute at the University of Illinois indicated that more than 1.4 million adult hourly workers in Illinois

blast off at 10 p.m. at the Grafton Lighthouse Park. “As far as I know, they just need to come and plan to sit in their own cars,” Lillesve said. Outside of generating local business, local lead-

“I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.” Romans 8:18 NIV

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020 has been a rough year. A pandemic swept the planet, causing millions of deaths and hundreds of millions to be gravely ill. The pandemic brought economic chaos to virtually every corner of the earth. And even if you didn’t get sick, being forced to stay at home for extended periods of time brought its own challenges, and of course all of that is on top of everything else that people have to deal with, such as paying the bills and making ends meet. This past year also saw its share of political divisiveness and struggles for justice around the world, and it’s probably safe to say that most of us are happy to see this year come to an end and are hoping that next year will be better. Hope springs eternal, and we do well to reflect on what there is to be thankful for. The mere fact that you

are reading this suggests that you survived when many did not. And political struggles and peaceful protests are a good thing, a sign that we are striving for better, fairer societies. Human beings, for all our fragility, are a resilient species, and sometimes catastrophes bring out the best in us, both individually and collectively. 2021 is bound to be a better year, if only because it cannot get much worse, but also because human beings are always striving. –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.

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Wednesday, December 30, 2020

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Hardin, Illinois

CORRESPONDENCE/NEWS

WHAT'S GOING ON BETWEEN THE RIVERS Q Point News

by Carol Sue Carnes Q 618-883-2333

Well, Christmas is over and many families were not able to get together, but we all survived. I was able to attend a beautiful and heartfelt Christmas Eve service, and that meant a lot to me. Now going back to a regular routine is enough to lower anybody’s spirits. The stress of the holidays triggers sadness – and sometimes depression – for many people. Especially those that have lost a loved one during the holidays. I can attest to that, or during the past year. The year of 2020 was filled with health concerns, financial challenges, job losses, a global pandemic, travel and family get-together restrictions and political nonsense, among other things. Now is the time to choose human connection, joy and fun times with your loved ones and limit time on social media. Make family and friends your top priority! Each one of your electronic devices comes with an off button, use it! My daughter, Cyndi Axford of Chesterfield, Mo., drove over on Tuesday and attended the graveside service of Don Seiferman with me. He and Phil are my cousins, and we spent lots of enjoyable times together growing up. I remember my mom cooking up a batch of homemade ice cream and the three of us turning the hand crank to enjoy the end result; we also enjoyed ice skating and Don even attended an Elvis Presley Concert in St. Louis with me. Many great memories were made during those years. Rev. Randy Fisher of St. Matthew Church officiated at the service. Thoughts and prayers continue for his daughter Connie and family and son Paul, brother Phil and all other family members. Afterward, Cyndi helped me at church with the changing of altar cloth, banner, etc. We had lunch at my house and thanks to her for helping me with various cleaning projects and gift wrapping afterwards. Also enjoyed a wonderful visit as well. Congratulations to Nathaniel and Hannah Sellers of Godfrey on the birth of a daughter on Dec. 20. The infant, weighing 7 lbs 13 ozs., has been given the

name Rylee Marie. Grandparents are Nancy Robeen of Golden Eagle, Ron (and Jan) Robeen of Rochester and Mike and Cathy Sellers of Piasa. Great grandparents are June Bizaillion of Hardin, Jeri Sue Sellars of Brighton, Arvella Nolle and Steve and Chris Bryle. Barb Ward of Taylorville arrived Wednesday to spend a few days with her mother Marie Held in Brussels. On Christmas Eve morning, Marie’s grandson and family, Patrick and Rachel Ward and Henry of Mount Zion arrived to enjoy brunch and a wonderful visit with them. Christmas Day, Marie and Barb were dinner guests of Jim and Sharon Held in Alton. After a delicious meal and visit, Barb returned to Taylorville that evening and Jim and Sharon brought Marie home. Melinda Snider of Brussels spent the day of Christmas Eve with her brother Scott Snider in Hardin. Scott really enjoyed the home-cooked dinner and their time together. John and Kelley Heffington, Brantley and Graceyn and Brady Ellis spent Christmas with Kelley’s family, George and Jean Lesseg. They enjoyed a gift exchange, a great dinner and visit together. My Christmas dinner guest was Melinda Snider. We also enjoyed a gift exchange and wonderful day together. John and Julie Carnes, Lydia and Caleb of Edwardsville spent Christmas Day with her parents, Francis and Liz Toppmeyer, in Golden Eagle. This year, instead of all the family being together, they all took one day to celebrate with their parents. Along with a gift exchange, they brought appetizers and a complete Christmas dinner. Before heading home that evening, they stopped by to visit me. Mark and Mary Toppmeyer, Maggie and Max took Thursday, Christmas Eve, to spend time with his parents Francis and Liz Toppmeyer. They enjoyed a gift exchange and brought the evening meal for all to enjoy. On Saturday, Todd and Jane Mandernach and Wyatt of Marthasville, Mo., spent the day with Francis and Liz and again brought dinner to enjoy after the gift exchange.

Last, but not least, Sunday dinner was hosted by Ed and Lisa Heffington of Godfrey and daughters Ellen and Matt Nichols, Layken and Lainey of Springfield and Emily and Evan Kane and son Augie of Godfrey. By each of Francis and Liz’s family taking a separate day, they were able to social distance and still celebrate the holiday. George and Yvonne Baecht celebrated Christmas on Sunday with family members. Present for the wonderful dinner and day together were Keith and Becky Baecht, Matthew and Samuel of Jerseyville and Daniel and LeAnn Baecht and Connor of Springfield, Mo. Tony Moennig of Meppen is recovering nicely from his recent hip replacement. He would like to thank all those who sent cards, called to check on him and kept him in their prayers. He would especially like to thank his brother, Don Moennig, and brother-in-law, Bob Held, who took him to the hospital. Deepest sympathy to the family of Sonny Roach who passed away last Monday, Dec. 21, at Alton Memorial Hospital. Thoughts and prayers are with his sisters Barb Edelen of Godfrey, Phyllis Sloan of O’Fallon, Mo., and Patti and Roger Rose of Brussels and their families. Also deepest sympathy to the family of Bill Senger, owner and operator of Senger Gas in Grafton who passed away on Sunday at Alton Memorial Hospital due to COVID and pneumonia. Keep his wife Marsha and other family members in your thoughts and prayers. ––––––––––––––––––– PRAYER OF THE WEEK Dear Lord, As another year passes quickly by, and the world around us is still dealing with COVID-19, we acknowledge You as our rock, our sure foundation and the anchor of our soul. Your word does not change, and Your mercy toward me is constant. Help us to accept your will for our life and to trust that whatever the future may bring. You will never forsake us, Your loving hand will uphold us and nothing can separate us from the love of Christ. In Jesus name, Amen.

Q Kampsville News

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. Last Monday evening was the judging for the Lite it Up Kampsville Contest. Winners were: first place, Billye Titus and family; second place, Shannon and Jeanette Johnson and family and third place went to Bob and Margie Smith. They also presented a very special award, the Hometown Hero Award, which was presented to Redeye Schumann – a very deserving award. The contest was judged by Penny Pohlman and Cindy Kuhn. A huge thank you to all who participated and to the Lite it Up Kampsville

by Diane Brangenberg Q 618-653-4520

and to the committee, Wade Gibson, James Palmer, William and Marcia Agney for sponsoring this event. Our village was definitely festive and beautiful. The students at Alt Dance delivered some games and puzzles to the residents at Calhoun Court this past Monday and sang “We Wish you a Merry Christmas.” Every year, Alt Dance and Fitness chooses an organization to collect for. I hope everyone got a chance to see the “Christmas Star.” It was very nice. Congratulations to Emily McBride on the purchase of her first home – right here in

Kampsville. Happy birthday to Lucas Chisolm who turned 11 on Dec. 27 and happy birthday to Ervin Oberjohann on the 27 also. Not much going on this week in Kampsville. Send some news my way. Please continue prayers for all affected by COVID19 as well as Chasity Wickenhauser, Cathy Taul, Linda Herkert, Mary Jo Kress, Bill Schumann, Joyce Blumenberg, Jim Hill, Kurt Roth, Joe Gress, Eileen Gardner, Mark Baalman, Raymond Sievers and Ralph Becker. Have a safe and blessed new year.

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by Marcy Klockenkemper Q 618-396-2468

The Christmas week is here as we prepare with hope and excitement for the New Year of 2021. We look forward to the new Coronavirus Vaccine, and wish everyone good health and happiness in the New Year. The Bernie and Robin Hillen family enjoyed having Christmas Day with their sons, Mark and Jamie and their families. Sunday Travis and Alison, and their children Eden, Mia, Ava and Bennett were home. Linda Russell visited Steve and Cindy Mezorus and Hayden the day after Christmas. They spent time looking at the wildlife on the farm. Jeremy and Angie Russell, Zoe and Sadie took a walk on the farm and enjoyed sliding on the ice in the shallow creek. Santa Claus was good to all of them. They had a happy Christmas day. Marcy Klockenkemper called friends, Paula Brodbeck Zimmerman from Fayetteville, N.C., who visited with her daughters Shayna and Dana, and Mary Lou Dean Smith and her kids, Blaine, Mike and Jason and their families. Lindy and Martha Bick went on a road trip and met their daughter, Amy, and her family at a car stop where they socially distanced and masked visited and exchanged gifts. They were safe and have memories of Christmas 2020.

CALHOUN COUNCIL FOR SENIOR NEWS Business Hours 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call the Senior Center at 618-576-9567 for any assistance that can be provided via phone, curb-side and/or email. I will be glad to give you any guidance or do anything online that I can assist you with as well. Lunch, Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.: curbside carry-outs only because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. For those over 60, donate what you can afford. For those under 60, you must pay $6, the full cost of the meal. Wednesday, Dec 30: Fried fish filet, German potato salad, mixed vegetables and strawberry pretzel lush. Thursday, Dec 31: Meatloaf, baked potato, roasted carrots, black-eyed pea salad and cupcake. Friday, Jan 1: Closed for New Year’s Day Holiday! Monday, Jan 4: Hamburger stroganoff, cabbage & carrots, parmesan baked zucchini, tapioca pudding and juice. Tuesday, Jan 5: Honey glazed pork chop, loaded mashed potatoes, garlic green beans and apple and pumpkin bread pudding. Wednesday, Jan 6: Buttermilk ranch chicken, baked bean trio, scalloped corn and daffodil cake. Thursday, Jan 7: Baked tilapia, wild rice, butter

Angel Tree (Continued from A1) The Calhoun FFA has been participating in this program for at least two years, but given the difficulties that the school has experienced because of the virus, it was difficult to participate this year as fully as they normally do. Next year, though, things will hopefully be back to normal. Because of the amount of help Angel Tree had this year, volunteers were able to load up presents and food for those program participants in the south end of the county and deliver them to Odelehr’s Market, preventing those south-end families from having to make the trek all the way up to Indian Creek Church of Christ in Hamburg. “Every year we wonder ‘Is this going to be the year the community says we don’t want to help?’ and every year they show up bigger than we expected. Whatever we need has been provided in the past, and we’re confident that that will continue to

happen,” Mortland said. Now, as the Christmas season starts to wind down, Mortland will more than likely give herself a little bit of a break before she and her volunteers jump back into the ring, but a program like Angel Tree takes a lot of work that usually lasts throughout a good portion of the year. With that being said, there’s ways for the community to stay involved with Angel Tree as well throughout the year. “We have an account at the Bank of Kampsville for people to donate to,” Mortland said. “The account is open all year long under ‘Angel Tree.’” Because of its location, Angel Tree has seen some trying times in the 20 years it has run in the county. Not only does it have to run efficiently and logistically in order to service the entire county, but its volunteers have had to plan for everything from natural disasters to global

Verann Klockenkemper visited Ted and Elda Hayn, and their daughters Tammy and Tonya on Christmas. Terry and Jerod and their families were there too. Terry Presley, Tammy Presley and Marcy Klockenkemper attended the Christmas Eve-Eve Service at the Methodist Church Wednesday evening. They enjoyed the fellowship of visiting and eating refreshments together after the Christmas program. The Methodist Church has a Bible class for all who want to attend every Tuesday morning at 9 a.m. The St. Vincent DePaul Society can help you with rent, mortgage, GED and by contacting other agencies in the area. If you are in need of assistance call 1-618-310-1141. The Angel Ministries are open Tuesday from 2 to 8 p.m. Come by if you are in need of assistance. Luke Hillen celebrated his birthday Christmas Day with his family. Have a great New Year, Luke. Elizabeth Vogel celebrated Christmas with her parents Wayne and Lisa Vogel. She was home visiting and works as an RN in Los Angeles and is a member of the Sisters of the Holy Cross of Jesus. Marcy Klockenkemper stopped them for a visit with the family and wished them all a merry Christmas.

pandemics. But, from how it started to what it has become, Mortland and her fellow volunteers couldn’t be more amazed. “My mother-in-law, Teresa Mortland, would never have thought it would get this big. She worked in the grade school as a cook and would notice when kids needed shoes or wore the same clothes regularly and talked to them when they came through the line. She recognized when kids needed something and made it happen. It went from buying a few families a couple things to make a brighter holiday to making sure kids had something under the tree on Christmas morning,” Mortland explained. Mortland is proud to wrap up her third year heading the Angel Tree program, proud of the legacy she and her fellow volunteers inherited and looks forward to the years ahead and what lies in store for the program and the families it serves.

The Wilma Krysl family had Christmas together at the home of Bob and Michelle Krysl. All had a good time. Birthday wishes to Barb Sperlo who celebrated her birthday with husband, Mike, on Dec. 23. Happy Birthday to Ed Tepen who celebrated with Christine on Dec. 26. Have a great year, Ed. Verann Klockenkemper visited Bill and Elaine Titus on Sunday. Bill Titus celebrates his birthday on New Year’s Day, Jan. 1. Faron Presley also has a birthday Jan.1. Happy birthday, Faron. Have a good year. Emma Rose celebrated her 13th birthday Dec. 17 with her parents, Brad and Anna Rose, and her brothers William, Bradley and Nicholas. Have a fun year, Emma. Glorious New Year May the New Year – ever hopeful, In its promises so bright, Lift your heart as every shadow Will reveal a guiding light … For with every Christmas season And with every bright new year There are always happy wishes For new hope, new love and cheer! – Frieda Hawes

By Katrinna Brangenberg

beans with squash, peaches and bananas. Friday, Jan 8: Creamed chipped beef over toast, fried potatoes & onions, spinach, cookies and fruit. Even though 2020 has been a year to remember for painful situations, let us all try to remember the actual good things that occurred this past year. Vaccines! Even though many are torn whether to get them or not, they are still an option to fight the pandemic. Before they were approved, we had no other options. Drive-in movie theaters made a comeback. I always loved those times as a kid when we all piled into the car to go watch movies, eat buttered popcorn and get a soda. We all got a little craftier

this year. Whether we were making homemade masks or creating new items to get us through this pandemic, it has been all over social media. I say the craftier, the better. We also had an increase in fostering and adopting pets this year. I love my fur babies, and they are definitely a blessing this year. Puzzles and board games are popular again. This makes me so happy because this means so many more families are doing these things together. More blessings! Teacher appreciation! I know many parents who are now realizing just how fantastic their kid’s teachers really are. Wishing everyone a happy and prosperous 2021.

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The second place winner of the Lite Up Kampsville Contest, Jeannett Johnson, decked her beautiful arched windows in addition to the halls with her light display.

Third place winner Bob Smith’s yard was covered in Christmas cheer and a lot of inflatables, figurines and lights this year.

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SALES STAFF Chris Nichols ..................................... 217-473-3777 Jacquie Simon ................................... 618-946-0894 Cyndi Borrowman Kamp ................... 217-779-1861 Nikki Fish ........................................... 217-371-2858 Richard Smith .................................... 217-473-3286 Sonya Little ........................................ 217-653-2943 Tere Boes ........................................... 217-491-2267 Roger Hall .......................................... 217-248-0231 Chris Little.......................................... 217-653-3697 Ryan Bland ........................................ 618-535-5611 Elaine Smith ....................................... 217-473-3288 Stacey Wallendorf ............................. 618-946-0001 Todd Smith......................................... 217-285-4720 Jason Duke ........................................ 217-430-2985 Lacey Hoagland................................. 618-535-3800 Caleb Goode...................................... 314-575-2721 Robert Evans ..................................... 217-491-2391

1105 INDIAN CREEK ROAD, HAMBURG 0 BED-0 BATH $56,000

This 2 bed 1 bath all brick is clean and ready for a starting or retiring couple. Attached garage, full basement, newer roof and furnace. New central air. Listed at $70,000. Call Roger 618-535-5017

110 South State, Jerseyville 62052 OfďŹ ce: 618-639-6399 Fax: 618-639-6398

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SOLD

508 N. State Street, Jerseyville

0 BROADWAY, KAMPSVILLE 0 BED-0 BATH $11,000

100 ACRES 1 COLD CREEK RD., PLEASANT HILL 0 BED-0 BATH $400,000

48178 160TH AVE, PEARL HOME & 119 ACRES 3 BED-2 BATH $795,000

217 S. ILLINOIS ST., PITTSFIELD LOT $11,500

SOLD *

REDUCED

607 HARMAN ST., PLEASANT HILL 2 BED-1 BATH $59,000

206 FRANKLIN ST, HARDIN 4 BED-2.5 BATH $96,000

803 S. MAIN ST., PLEASANT HILL 2 BED-1 BATH $19,000

2070 PLUMMER HILL RD. HARDIN 7.13 ACRES -LOT $49,910

2388 PLUMMER HILL RD., HARDIN LOT 6 $44,170

2251 PLUMMER HILL RD., HARDIN LOT 13 $30,520

259 KINTOWN HOLLOW RD., HARDIN 3.41 ACRES $23,870

2144 Plummer Hill Rd., Hardin 9.57 Acres $66,990

2206 Plummer Hill Rd., Hardin 6.51 Acres $45,570

SALT SPRING ROAD, HARDIN 81 ACRES $226,800

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