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St. Vincent de Paul Society, Angel Ministries merge efforts By LUCAS GARDNER Calhoun News-Herald Calhoun’s St. Vincent de Paul Society (SVDPS), a nonprofit serving needy families and individuals, recently purchased the old Ringhausen building at 105 French Street

board member. Over time though, the expenses were becoming too much for Hillen as she was using her own money. So, she reached out to other members of the SVDPS suggesting it would be good to merge the two organizations. The building will remain,

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Brad Vacca President of the St. Vincent de Paul Society and are in the process of turning it into a food pantry. Before the building was purchased, the location served as the home for Angel Ministries under the direction of Robin Hillen, a St. Vincent de Paul

although renovated for its expanded purposes, and become part of SVDPS. Hillen will continue to work out of the building. (See, ANGEL, A3)

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Commissioners address CodeRed, Winneberg Road By &21125 $6+/2&. Calhoun News-Herald Monday, Calhoun Commissioners addressed the complications arising from the recent enactment of the CodeRed telephonic system along with the vacation of Winneberg Road. Although the CodeRed telephonic system is up and running now, some residents are experiencing issues with the service, which is to be expected as the county works through the kinks in the system. Chief Deputy Greg Weishaupt with the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office was present at the meeting, where he detailed some of the complaints that

have come to his attention, including an instance in which a county resident experienced a CodeRed message repeating itself in succession. That particular problem was resolved when it was learned that the message has to be allowed to run its course without interruption. Of course, such issues are going to have to be worked out, but county officials expressed confidence that the service will prove its worth in time. Another concern, though, that is still being fleshed out is determining when a particular incident in the county requires a broadcasted alert. (See, CODERED, A2)

It was a reality that many across the country were facing following the single-digit temperatures that accompanied the large winter storm that swept across much of the United States last week. In its wake, communities struggled to recover, especially in Texas, which has garnered much of the focus of mainstream news outlets because of the storm’s effects on the supply and price of natural gas. Communities affected by the Texas freeze include White Hall, Roodhouse, Winchester, Pittsfield, Pleasant Hill, Franklin, Rossville, Morton, Pawnee, New Boston, Bushnell, Edinburg, Divernon, Auburn and many others. However, it was not a major concern for those in Calhoun – for the most part. Many of the communities in the county were shielded from such spikes in price, according to Ameren Illinois, which provides natural gas along with electricity to many local communities including Hardin, Hamburg and Kampsville. “The ones who have gas service through us – the good news

is we purchase the majority of our gas for our Ameren Illinois customers in the summer,” Ameren Illinois spokesman Brian Bretsch said. “...We do that when the prices are much, much cheaper. What we do with that natural gas that we purchase in the summer is we have 12 natural gas storage fields located across our service territory. What we do with that national gas is we send it through our transmission pipelines to these storage fields, and we literally inject the natural gas into the ground into these geologic formations that will allow us to hold this natural gas.” They store 24 billion cubic feet of natural gas during summer, and when events like severe weather create a need to draw from these storage fields, they are able to extract that natural gas from the ground. “We clean it and then we put it into the pipelines, and that is what we service a lot of the communities with to help support their natural gas usage during these temperatures,” Bretsch said. Calhoun schools were shielded as well, despite the drastic increase. Calhoun Superintendent Andrea Lee said the critical alert she received from the district’s energy service advised customers to be energy efficient to the extent they can for the next few days. “The good news is our contract, for both gas and electric, are 100-percent swing, full requirements, which means whatever our usage is – higher or lower than last year – we are covered under the same fixed price,” Lee said. “This is one of the main reasons why we contract this way. In the rare case that this happens, we are not exposed to higher market pricing.” (See, GAS PRICES, A3)

Lingering ice keep ferries docked By JARAD JARMON Calhoun News-Herald It might still be some time before the river is cleared enough of ice for the ferries in Calhoun to return to normal operation. The past two weeks have been marked by dramatic fluctuations in temperature. Now, temperatures have shot up to the high 40’s, but it is the weather up north that really dictates when these ferries will open. The Brussels and Kampsville ferries remain closed after a little over a week of being shut down, and it is unclear when they might open back up. In a Feb. 19 tweet on Twitter, the Illinois Department of Transportation informed the public that they do not have a good estimate on when the river will clear. Until it is safe to operate, both Brussels and

Kampsville ferries will remain closed. Craig Poettker, civil engineer with IDOT, explained it is difficult to predict the likelihood or timing of ferry closures. It simply depends on how things look at the time and what is happening up north. “Most of the time, it is because of upstream,” Poettker said. The decision encompasses what is happening at the shores as well as the main channel. “The big thing is the main channel of the river may be OK, but ice will build up at our ramps – our on and off loading ramps, and that can be dangerous with getting vehicles on and off the barges.” Poettker said. “So, that is kind of the big determination on whether we can actually operate or not.” (See, FERRIES, A4)

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Super Bowl Jeep ad voted worst By BILL HOAGLAND How would you like to be a hot-shot advertising executive whose advertisement during the Super Bowl was deemed to be the worst of the bunch—and they were all pretty bad frankly. Well this year, Jeep won that honor. The Jeep ad featured a senior citizen driving a convertible jeep in the middle of winter in the middle of Kansas. It was cold enough that there was snow on the ground. The really odd thing that stuck me about this ad when I saw it during the game was that this guy was driving with the top down. At one point in the ad, the driver got out of the Jeep and went into a miniature chapel, lit a candle and gave a speech about unity. The driver looked vaguely familiar. The chapel where he stopped also looked vaguely familiar. So I checked on the internet and discovered that I have been to that chapel before while on a Kansas quail hunting trip. It is located within a half-mile of the

exact center of the continental United States. At some point, I also realized that the guy driving the car and making a statement about unity was Bruce Springsteen, a musical and Hollywood celebrity. I have never been a Springsteen fan because I have never liked his music. As it turns out, he is an outspoken supporter of Joe Biden, but my dislike of him has nothing to do with his politics. I assume the point of the ad was to express the need for unity. And what better place to express a need for unity than to do it in a chapel in the exact center of the country? But here is my question: why would you use a partisan figure like Springsteen in an ad promoting unity? Admittedly, it is difficult to come up with a celebrity these days who isn’t “political” and polarizing. Frankly, to me, the least polarizing celebrities of all are the Budweiser Clydesdales; everyone loves the Clydesdales. Now we just have to figure out how to

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(Continued from A1) County Engineer Kyle Godar shared that he had residents calling his office inquiring about whether or not a wreck had been cleared on a road in the county after the CodeRed system alerted residents that an accident had occurred. Weishaupt relayed that this particular wreck closed both sides of the road for a while, but another alert had not been broadcasted informing residents when the wreck was cleared. In hindsight, it was an occurrence to learn from and the sheriff’s department will be taking the appropriate steps

work them into this ad for Jeep. No, they are not going to fit inside that chapel. So how about this scenario: Springsteen gets out of the Jeep to go in and light a candle for unity. When he comes out, he can’t start the Jeep. Then the Clydesdales just happen to show up, they get hitched up, and they pull the Jeep into town to a mechanic. The theme would still be that we are all in this together, pulling for each other. Now that would be a memorable ad for the issue of national unity. Note: Jeep has declined to reveal how much they paid Springsteen to fly out to Kansas and ride around with the top down in the dead of winter. I am sure it cost Jeep more than a new Grand Cherokee. The irony

going forward to ensure the process runs more smoothly in future events. Kim Droege was also present at the meeting to address the board over what steps would have to be taken to vacate a stretch of Winneberg Road because of several issues she claimed existed with the road. She would instead have the county maintain Herter Road. Droege was concerned with the condition of the road, claiming that some erosion is now taking place and, although passable, the road is very narrow. Additionally, Droege said Winneberg Road has a 20 foot right-

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is that immediately after the Super Bowl, Jeep removed the ad from public viewing because Springsteen had been busted for DWI shortly before the ad aired. Driving while intoxicated could easily explain why someone would be driving with the top down in the dead of winter, but that is obviously not the message Jeep intended to promote. ––––––––––––––––––– 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.

of-way, whereas Herter Road has a 50 foot right-of-way. An issue with Herter Road, though, is that it might not be ideal in inclement weather to travel on, which is a concern Godar expressed. Godar explained that in order to have Winneberg Road vacated, Droege must present a petition bearing at least 12 signatures from registered voters in the township to Godar. At that point, Godar will either approve or deny the petition. If he should deny the petition, Droege can then appeal to the county board, which will then hold a public hearing over the matter.

Unlike some other types of hunting, pursuing the turkey is very enjoyable with a partner; especially if one is doing the calling and the other is doing the shooting. Most people who have hunted turkey for a period will tell you they enjoy calling in a bird as much as shooting one. Not only do you get to share in a successful shot, but the caller gets a sense of pride in knowing if it weren’t for his calling the shot would’ve never been made. Most of the time, shooting a turkey is less about a hunter’s skill and more about the caller’s mastery of the tools of the trade. I don’t consider myself an expert caller, but I figure if I can fool a gobbler, I have at least accomplished somewhat of an ability to use a call. I may never win a national calling championship, but I can enjoy a deepfried turkey breast. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m sure I’ve missed my share of opportunities because I’m no expert, but I’m not going to stay home because I’m not as good as the next guy. I really wish I were a better caller. I’ve watched plenty of videos just trying to hear and replicate the sounds, but it seems many other hunters just have a greater predisposition for quality calling, than I do. I’m just glad I’ve not let my lack of calling ability detour me from the turkey woods. These thoughts remind me of another type of calling that I enjoy, and that’s calling hunters to a closer walk with God. I admit when I listen to other “callers,” some-

times I get discouraged because I’m just not as good as they are. I ’ v e wished that God had made me like the guy on an old commercial about a financial group – E.F Hutton. The ditty goes, “When E.F. Hutton speaks, everyone listens.” But God has not gifted me in that way. He made me who I am – gifted in some ways, lacking in others. He made you the same way. You now have a choice and it’s the same choice I had in hunting turkey; either to stay home because of your lack of perceived ability, or continue to do what you love to do, the best you can. You know what I chose. Has something or someone told you that you are unable, ungifted or unqualified? Do you consider yourself a novice amid experts? Are you letting the shadow of someone else’s greatness hide your own light? Remember, it’s just a ploy to keep you at home so you will never enjoy the successes God has in store, for just you. ––––––––––––––––––– 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.

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Angel (Continued from A1) The SVDPS in the county was formed two years ago. In the beginning, the society needed a charity location to hold clothes, so the society partnered with Jerseyville’s Angel Ministries, paying them around $150 a month as a donation to use the location to hold clothes for families and individuals that needed them. A little while after this arrangement was made, Robin Hillen reached out to Janice Arnold, head of Jerseyville’s Angel Ministries, and soon after, the SVDPS made an offer to open an Angel Ministries in Hardin with Hillen taking responsibility for it. The old food pantry was previously operated by Lutheran Child and Family Services. It closed June 23, 2017 and has been sorely missed by the community. Last July, the St. Louis Area Food Bank (SLAFB) gave the SVDPS a $5,000 challenge grant and asked that they open a food pantry. “We knew the need was great but could never figure out where to find the space for it. The $5,000 challenge grant changed everything,” Dick Lieber, a member of the SVDPS board, said. SVDPS board of directors approached Brian and Cathy Matthews about the possible purchase of the 2,640 square foot building last July. “The Matthews gave us a very workable deal. Using the $5,000 grant as a down payment Brian, and Cathy offered a 15-year contract for deed, with no interest,” Brad Vacca, president of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, said. The payments will be $333 per month. The rental cost would have been $800 per month for comparable space. The building was part of a larger parcel and had to be surveyed and subdivided. Heneghan and Associates provided survey services free of charge, and Laef Lorton of Jerseyville provided title and legal services pro bono. After delays because of COVID, SVDPS finally closed on the building on Friday, Jan. 22. “As we look ahead, this project is both challenging and exciting. We will need all the support the community can muster in donations, in-kind services and volunteers,” Vacca

said. The new building will need a lot of work to turn it into a functioning food pantry, including major interior demolition, new wall construction, all new plumbing, electrical modifications, new windows and new flooring. “We are desperate to find a bookkeeper. We already have seven grants, all with different reporting requirements,” Vacca said. The first task for Vacca and Hillen was mold abatement. During the 1993 flood, water got under the building but not in it. General Waste Services, Inc. was set to do the abatement work at cost. Jim Franke, a SVDPS board member, has worked with the SVDPS building committee to develop a floor plan that will accommodate not only the food pantry, but also the former Angel Ministries’ clothing. “The Calhoun County Health Department is working with us to assure that we meet all public health and code requirements,” Vacca said. “T J Wies, a drywall contractor, has agreed to provide the labor for all the interior framing and drywall. Josh Fuhler, of Fuhler Plumbing, has agreed to install all our fixtures and plumbing at a substantially reduced cost. E. J. Welch, a flooring supplier in St. Louis has donated 3,000 sq. ft. of commercial vinyl flooring and all the materials to install it.” As progress continued to snowball, Vacca and the SVDPS were able to get a “Diocesan Rice Bowl” grant, which allowed some freezers to be purchased. “We have already purchased two commercial freezers and three commercial refrigerators for $7,500, and $1,500 of which was secured by a Diocesan Rice Bowl grant last year,” Vacca said. The Diocesan Rice Bowl grant is also called the Catholic Relief Services grant or CRS Rice Bowl grant. It is a lenten program for families and faith communities in the United States who want to put their faith into action and help those in poverty. “This child of a building needs a village, but the goal is not a building. The goal is to provide food to those who are food insecure,” Vacca said.

Gas prices (Continued from A1) Those in Calhoun that use Ameren for their gas should still anticipate some increase – although comparatively minor – when looking at their next bill, though. The increased demand and supply constraints are putting a strain on the nationwide system that delivers electricity and natural gas. And although a majority of Ameren’s natural gas is purchased in summer and stored in the service fields or with third party agreement, not all of it is. “Out of our entire portfolio of natural gas, only 30 percent of that supply is going to be subject to price fluctuations during the winter time, like right now,” Bretch said. Coupled with the realities of staying warm in the winter, an individual’s bill will show some increase, however minor. “The answer to that is going to be ‘yes,’ just because their furnace is running 24/7 to keep up with the arctic weather,” Bretch said in response to a question about whether there would be increases in locals’ bills. In light of this, Ameren is recommending people keep their energy consumption in mind and react accordingly. Early last week, Ameren officials asked customers to voluntarily conserve energy by turning their thermostat down a couple of degrees when they’re at home during the day, and a couple of degrees at night. “One, it is going to lessen the strain on the entire grid across the country, because we are trying to also assist people in Texas for the issues they are having,” Bretch said. Energy saving strategies include:

Q Setting the thermostat to 68 degrees or lower. Q Turning the thermostat down at night while sleeping. Q Unplugging or turning off non-essential appliances. Q Avoiding using large appliances such as ovens and dryers. Q Reducing the temperature setting on electric water heaters. Q Opening blinds during the day to allow natural sunlight to heat rooms in the home. Be sure to close them at sundown to add an extra layer of insulation against the windows. Q Using ceiling fans to help push warm air down into the room. Bretch said people should even look at their water heaters. Oftentimes, it is set at that same temperature it was at when it was installed. “That is usually set at about 130, and in a lot of cases it is 140,” Bretch explained. “That is so you have hot water for showers, running a dishwasher, running a washing machine. But our energy efficiency experts who work for us at Ameren Illinois said you can still take a comfortable shower and still have enough hot water in your tank if you set it at 120, and you can save upwards of 10-12 dollars over the course of the year just by cranking it down.” The schools are even looking into their energy usage. “As a consumer, we still need to consider ways to be energy efficient,” Lee added. “I have met with [members of the faculty] and discussed how to adjust the computer settings for CES and also custodians at CHS on turning back thermostats.”

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ELEANOR MARGARET ROBEEN Eleanor Margaret Robeen, 98, of Hardin, IL, passed peacefully to her heavenly home on Saturday, February 20, at 1:30 p.m. Eleanor was blessed to be in her home in Hardin surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of Roman and Mary (McGuire) Gress, Eleanor was born on March 10, 1922 in Hamburg, Illinois. She grew up on the family farm working with her parents and brothers with the apple orchard, crops, and livestock. She attended Michael School and St. Michael’s Church. It was in the classroom at Michael School where Eleanor first noticed Curtis Robeen, describing him as “too smart for his britches.” But an attraction began, and she would years later leave her clerking job at Meyer’s Mercantile in Hamburg to marry Curtis on November 30, 1940, at St. Michael’s Church in Michael. Curt and Eleanor celebrated 75 amazing years together, including a separation with two young children when Curt entered the Navy to serve in World War II. Their early years together were spent in Hamburg but they later re-located to Hardin where Eleanor became an active and talented 4-H leader. She scripted many blue ribbon skits that were award winners at the Illinois State Fair. An excellent cook, Eleanor worked in that capacity for Calhoun Unit #40. She loved cooking for her large family, hosting Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas celebrations even after Curt’s passing in 2016. Family vacations were important, and sharing them with children, grandchildren, and friends, made for great memories. Eleanor loved to dance and loved the fiddle. Her grandfather, Philip McGuire, could “make the fiddle talk,” and she shared many stories about dances in Calhoun County. She loved Willie Nelson’s “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain,” loved vegetable and flower gardening, bird watching, her cat Mia, and a special little Yorkie named Scooter. She loved her audible books, especially those set in the Old West. Eleanor was committed to her friends, family, and her faith. She loved her rosaries, especially her Rosary of the Seven Sorrows. She participated in and supported Koininia, and offered many prayers and rosaries for friends, and family. Eleanor was loved and cherished by all who knew her, and in 18 days would have shared her next birthday cake “99 and she’s got her mind.” Eleanor and Curt were blessed with children: Curtis Jr. (Carol) Robeen of Hardin, Patricia (Norbert) Gotway of Kampsville, Robbie (Terry) Strauch of Hamburg, Kathy (Bob) Ellis of Hardin, and Reginia (Fred) Rose of Hardin. In addition they

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were blessed with 17 grandchildren, Brad (Tammy) Robeen- Alaska, Julie (Butch) Sunderland- Godfrey, JoAnn (Terry) Hausmann- Kampsville, Mike (Kelly Jablonski) Robeen, Ramona (Mike) ScottMichigan, Rhonda (Kevin) Clyde- Utah, Roma (Steve) Wilken- Godfrey, Trista (Tim) Safranski- Missouri, Tad Strauch, Tera (Roger) Pohlman, Traci (Justin) Hillen all of Hardin, Shaun (Crissy) Kiel, and Josh (Melissa) Kiel of Hardin, Alicia (Justin) Bolin- Hardin, Ashley (Shane) Rose- Missouri, Abby (Dylan) Kamp of Carrollton, and Annie (Henry) Rose of Hardin, 29 great-grandchildren, Sadie (Andrew) Renken, Brady (Ciara) Robeen, Andy Robeen, Ashley Chavarria, Dee Dee Chavarria, Amanda Robeen, Rob Hausmann, Sarah (Neil) Thornton, and Shannon Hausmann, Cole Jablonski, Drew, Jablonksi, Tiffany Bailey, Aimee Gotway Bailey, Logan Wilken, Carson, Casper, Cooper, and Carver Safranski, Carly, Selby, and Grady Pohlman, Abner, Franci, Helen, and Sylvie Hillen, Mallory Kamp and Gage Kamp, Eleanor Kiel, and Henry Kinder, and 5 great-great-grandchildren, Emma Chavarria, Aniston Robeen, Olivia Robeen, Leonard Curtis Robeen, and Izzy Ramona Toney. Eleanor is also survived by three sisters-in-laws, Virginia Fiedler, Helen Gress, and Ora Louise Gress, special cousin, Nancy Robeen, and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, Eleanor was preceded in death by two brothers, Arthur (Bud) Gress and Audry V. Gress, a son Douglas and infant son Philip, son-in-law Norbert Gotway, grandsons, Todd Gotway, Mike Robeen, and Roger Pohlman, great grandson, Stan Hillen, and greatgreat-grandson, Michael Robeen. Private Funeral Mass for immediate family will be Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Norbert’s Catholic Church in Hardin with public graveside services to follow at St. Norbert’s Cemetery. Father Don Roberts will officiate. A Celebration of Life will be held on June 13th at 11:30 a.m. beginning at the cemetery. CDC guidelines and mandates will be followed, and masks are required. Memorials may be made to St. Norbert’s School or St. Norbert’s Church.

Larry D. Angel, 81, passed away at 11:18 am on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at home with his family by his side after a 2-year battle with cancer. He was born October 5, 1939 in Kampsville, IL, the son of Erma Angel. He married his high school sweetheart, Jeanette L. Bizaillion, on November 24, 1960. They were married 51 years before she preceded him in death on December 28, 2011. Larry retired September 30, 1999 from Boeing (McDonell Douglas) after 39 and a half years of service. He was a member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Lodge 837 for 60 years. He was in the first class of volunteer EMT’s in Calhoun County and served 16 years. He was a member of St. Norbert’s Catholic Church, St. Francis of Assisi parish. Larry was very musically inclined from a young age and played guitar by ear. He was a member of Calhoun Vintage band. His most cherished role, throughout his life, was being a husband, dad, grandpa, and paw paw. He is survived by three daughters, Cindy (Doug) Heimer of Jerseyville, Tammy (Brian) Hill of Carrolton, and Kim (David) Mize of Bunker Hill; four grandchildren, Justin (Stephanie) Hill of Carrolton, Dustin (Jenny) Heimer of Kane, Alexandra (friend Cody) Mize of Wood River, and Connor (Michelle) Mize of Richmond; four greatgrandchildren, McKenzie and Hunter Hill, Will and

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rust that God has everything under control and that the plans he has for you are beneficial. At the same time, we should realize that we must cooperate with those plans and be active participants in our success and our salvation. There is an old joke about a man needing to be rescued from a flood and praying for deliverance while up on the roof of his house. He turns away one rescuer after another, first turning away two boats, and then a helicopter, saying that he has faith that God will rescue him. The man is finally swept away by the rising waters and drowns. Upon entering heaven, he complains to God that he was expecting to be delivered by God from the rising waters, to which God replies “I sent two boats and a

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Wyatt Heimer; sister-in-law Mary Bizaillion of Quincy; nephews Greg, Richard, and Jack; nieces Sherry and Patricia; many cousins, especially Don Price Sr. and many friends. He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Dean Bizaillion and nieces Pamela and Sandy. Memorials may be made to St. Norbert’s School, St. Norbert’s Church, or Family Choice. You bid no one a last farewell You said goodbye to none Your loving heart just ceased to beat Before we knew you were gone God knew you were suffering And the hills were hard to climb So he closed your weary eyes And said “Peace be Thine”

helicopter. What more did you want?” God works in the world through worldly means, and we should work in the same way to both effect our salvation and to bring about the kingdom of heaven on earth. We do this by acting charitably and loving our fellow man, and generally, obeying God’s law. It may not always be clear exactly what we need to do, but we almost always know when we aren’t doing the will of God. That is, when we are sinning, we almost always know it and the voice of God (i.e., our conscience) is clearest when we are not cooperating with God. –Christopher Simon

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MONDAY: (Breakfast) Pancake & Sausage. (Lunch) Meatball Sub, Green Beans, Romaine Salad, Apple Sauce. (Breakfast) TUESDAY: Waffles. (Lunch) Bosco Stick, Marinara Sauce, Sliced Carrots, Romaine Salad, Mixed Fruit. WEDNESDAY: (Breakfast) Scrambled Eggs. (Lunch) Cube Steak, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Peas, Peaches. THURSDAY: (Breakfast) Biscuits & Gravy. (Lunch) BBQ McRib, Potato Rounds, Romaine Salad, Pears. Pop FRIDAY: (Breakfast) Tarts. (Lunch) Cheese Pizza, Corn, Romaine Salad, Pineapple.

CALHOUN HIGH SCHOOL MONDAY: (Breakfast) Cereal, Apple, Milk. (Lunch) Chicken Quesadilla, Romaine Lettuce, California Blend, Applesauce, Milk. TUESDAY: (Breakfast) Breakfast Burrito, Juice, Milk. (Lunch) BBQ Pork Rib Patty on Bun, Au Gratin Potatoes, Peas, Pears, Milk. WEDNESDAY: (Breakfast) Cereal, Orange, Milk. (Lunch) Chicken & Noodles w/Dinner Roll, Green Beans, Slaw, Peaches, Milk. THURSDAY: (Breakfast) Blueberry Muffin Loaf, Juice, Milk. (Lunch) Cheeseburger on Bun, French Fries, Corn, Fruit, Milk. FRIDAY: (Breakfast) Cereal, Apple Slices w/Carmel Dip, Milk. (Lunch) Toasted Cheese Ravioli w/Marinara, Cooked Carrots, Romaine Lettuce, Pineapple, Milk.

CALHOUN ELEMENTARY & JR. HIGH SCHOOL MONDAY: (Breakfast) Cereal, Apple, Milk. (Lunch) Chicken Quesadilla, Romaine Lettuce, Applesauce, Milk. TUESDAY: (Breakfast) Breakfast Burrito, Juice, Milk. (Lunch) BBQ Pork Rib Patty on Bun, Au Gratin Potatoes, Peas, Pears, Milk. WEDNESDAY: (Breakfast) Cereal, Orange, Milk. (Lunch) Chicken & Noodles w/Dinner Roll, Green Beans Peaches, Milk. THURSDAY: (Breakfast) Blueberry Muffin Loaf, Juice, Milk. (Lunch) Cheeseburger on Bun, French Fries, Corn, Fruit, Milk. FRIDAY: (Breakfast) Cereal, Apple Slices w/Carmel Dip, Milk. (Lunch) Toasted Cheese Ravioli w/Marinara, Cooked Carrots, Pineapple, Milk.

ST. NORBERTS SCHOOL MONDAY: Chicken Noodle Soup, Grilled Cheese, Carrots, Pears. TUESDAY: Spaghetti, Bread Sticks, Green Beans, Peaches. WEDNESDAY: John Rib on Bun, Baked Fries, Peas, Mixed Fruit. THURSDAY: Walking Tacos, Lettuce Salad, Mexican Rice, Pineapple. FRIDAY: Biscuits & Gravy, Hash Brown, Mixed Fruit.

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Well, hopefully, it’s going to start warming up. We’ve had a week of bad weather, and the kids have been on remote learning. Everyone has struggled with having to run their furnaces way more than they planned – also with keeping their pipes from freezing up. We were fortunate here in Kampsville. Mayor Klunk and Rob Parameter did a lot of plowing for many people. Rob went above and beyond for anyone who needed it. I saw Chuck Titus shoveling the steps and walk at St. Anselm. Tori and Dillon Kuhlman enjoyed a day of snow fun at their farm with their girls on Wednesday. My grandkids, Reagan and Ren, enjoyed sledding on the hill at the Ball Diamond. National FFA Week is February 20-27! We have a very active FFA in our com-

munity, and Heidi Doyle is a wonderful leader! We are very fortunate. The teachers at Calhoun Unit 40 received their second COVID vaccine last week. The St. Louis Food Bank will be available Wednesday March 3, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. behind the Illinois River Dock. Any parents interested in signing your kids up for Little League, the sign up is this Saturday, Feb. 27, from 1-4 p.m. at the KC Hall in Hardin. Happy 16th Birthday Lex Johnson on Feb. 17. Happy Birthday to Patty Waters on the 18th and Bailey Quiller, who turned 18. Jeri Hart, Teresa Ames, Jane Brangenberg and Stone Zirkelbach all celebrated birthdays on the 20th. Sympathy to the families of Eleanor Robeen, Lois Green and Larry Angel, who

passed away this past week. Eleanor was a lovely lady with a great big smile and a beautiful large family to carry on her tradition. Lois also leaves behind a large family to carry on her legacy. She never knew a stranger, always having time to talk with you a bit when she saw you. Larry had a love and talent for music, and I always enjoyed listening to him play with his band. Please keep all of these families in your prayers. Please continue prayers for all that are affected by COVID as well as Chasity Wickenhauser, Eileen Gardner, Cathy Taul, Mathias Baker, Jim Hill, Kurt Roth, Joe Gress, Raymond Sievers, Mary Jo Kress, Joyce Blumenberg, Darren Kress, Mark Bowers, Bill Schumann, Amy Roth and Mark Bowers.

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by Carol Sue Carnes Q 618-883-2333

Hallelujah! The last couple of days we’ve had sunshine and warmer temperatures, and the piles of snow are finally beginning to melt. Meteorologist said we had 14 days of temperatures not even reaching near freezing as a high. Highs ranged from 4 degrees above to 28 degrees during that time. Rivers are still full of ice. We really need a good rain to get rid of all that. The Brussels Girl Scouts, under the leadership of Debbie Kamp, Nancy Robeen and Diane Tepen held their postponed rustic camping themed “Fun Day” this past Saturday at St. Matthew’s Hall. It had been moved back a week because of the snow and extreme cold temperatures. Since COVID is still a threat, this event was put together in place of the Girl Scouts Annual Slumber Party. Each Scout was greeted on Saturday morning with a temperature check and each was then given a Buffalo plaid shirts and new themed mask to wear during the event. Social distancing along with lots of hand washing and hand sanitizer made the day possible. The leaders had worked on bringing the outdoors inside, as the hall was transformed into a forest of pine trees. Brunch and themed snacks, including hot chocolate and s’mores were enjoyed along with many fun activities throughout the day. Everyone enjoyed a camping-themed meal to end a great day. Daisy’s present were Lily Tepen, Avery Stahl and Kaylee Behrens; Brownies, Alana Lockwood, Ellie Friedel, Ava Tepen, Aubree Behrens, Maggie Tepen,

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(Continued from A1) The main channel does still play into it, though. “There are big chunks obviously floating in the river, which can be dangerous for us to cross with passenger vehicles,” Poettker said. “What will happen is the ice will build up at the ramps, and with the current of the river, it will constantly push on the boats as they are trying to connect to the ramps. It is difficult for them to hold their position – for the boats to hold their positions – to the ramps and get vehicles

Loralei Hartman, Charlotte Rose and Kinsley Plummer; Juniors, Kayley Schulte and Megan Heffington; Cadettes and Seniors, Hannah Klaas, Olivia Brodbeck and Cheyenne Brundies. Only one Daisy was absent, Belle Tepen. St. Mary’s School Benefit on Saturday evening was a huge success despite having to have a drive-thru dinner. For those wanting to see the items and bid in person or do the ticket drop or raffle, you were required to wear a mask and social distance. Bidding also was done on their Facebook page with names of winners posted throughout the evening. A.J.’s Bar and Grill, along with many owners of ATVs, held a parade on Sunday afternoon. The beautifully decorated ATVs and their costumed occupants were enjoyed by many. The parade started at the Brussels Legion Hall and continued to St. Mary’s parking lot. It was a beautiful sunny afternoon with temperature reaching a high of 48 degrees, so everyone was happy to be out and about. Now that Lent has begun, church services at St. Matthew Church are being held every Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. At St. Mary’s Church in Brussels, it is every Friday evening at 6:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross. Ron and Alice Brooks of the Brussels Villas had family visiting on Saturday. The grandchildren spent the afternoon sleigh riding, building snowmen, making snow angels and enjoying snowball fights in the backyard. Needless to say they had a fun afternoon. Birthday blessings for the week of Feb. 21-Feb. 27,

to my son-in-law, Dennis Scherer, Karen Eilerman, Lynette (Bimslager) Rowe, Chuck Squier, Melissa Tepen, Dresden Schulte, Andrew Robeen, Betty Pohlman, Kelley Heffington, Will Hurley, Kim Devine, Patty Menke, Janine Hagen, Joe Tepen, Max Taulman, Christine Klunk, Mitchell Devine, Darren Pohlman, Rachelle Kinder, Parker Ewen and all others celebrating their natal day at this time. Happy Anniversary to Mark and Mary Toppmeyer, Larry and Mary Ellen Friedel, Bill and Dalene Clendenny, Craig and Pam Friedel and all other couples celebrating a wedding anniversary. My birthday and anniversary names were inadvertently omitted last week. Happy Belated Birthday to Sonny Kinder, Debbie Kuhn, Derek Kamp, Linda Held, Alyssa Kress, Cyndi Kinder, Brenda Sievers, Velma Herter, Bethany Wittman, Yvonne Baecht, Phillip Kinder, Sharon (Held) McLeod, Mackenzie Baalman, Gerry Kinder and Cindy Heffington. Happy Belated Anniversary to Paul and Pat Hoemmen, Keith and Rita Hagen, Jim and Carol Jones and Anthony and Linda Gresham. –––––––––––––––––– LENTEN PRAYER Lord Jesus, Prepare our hearts to enter a time of reflection, the season of Lent. Recalling Your suffering and death is only the beginning, for it is surely Your amazing love that remains at the forefront. Open our eyes to the significance of the cross as we receive the forgiveness You offer. Your grace far surpasses our sin. In Your name, Amen.

safely on and off the barge with the ice pushing them downstream or pushing them around.” Last year’s winter was mild comparatively, but there have been times when the ferry was closed for a month. “Hopefully, we can get open fairly soon,” Poettker said. This however is dependent on how the ice thaws. “We had it already where we were open for a couple of days and then ice chunks started breaking loose up stream and flowed down

– bigger pieces – and then that caused us issues, so we had to shut down again,” Poettker said. “We’ll open up when it is safe. We’ll open up when we can, and if it gets to be too dangerous, we’ll shut it back down. We do not necessarily like to have it shutdown, but it is a safety thing.” People are encouraged to keep up to date with changes on the IDOT District Twitter for updates. In the meantime, the ferries will sit in the water, partially running waiting to make their short treks again.

Angela Johnes Scholarship applications now available The Angela Johnes Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1997 in memory of an eating disorders victim. The committee strives to bring awareness of eating disorders to the community, as

well as continue a memorial that provides financial aid to a graduating senior of Brussels High School. Applications for the 2021 Angela Johnes Memorial Scholarship are now available at the office of

Principal Pam Long. Brussels High School seniors are invited to complete an application, and return it to Long no later than noon, March 15. The winner will be announced at graduation.

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by Marcy Klockenkemper Q 618-396-2468

It feels great to have warmer weather and bright sunny days. St. Mary’s School fundraiser was a success. They had a sold out crowd for the chicken dinner and for the auctions. Thursday, Linda Russell, Marcy Klockenkemper and Judy Lamer went shopping at Walmart, and then went to Nick’s for lunch. They caught up on how their families are doing. It was good to get out. Judy’s daughter, Andrea, and the girls recently visited Washington, D.C. and had a good time. Verann and Urban Klockenkemper had a nice visit with their nieces, Tonya and Tammy, Wednesday. They shared how their parents, Ted and Elda Hayn, are doing, and what they had to say. The girls keep their spirits high around them as they help their parents out at home. Cindy and Angie Russell and daughters Zoe and Sadie took advantage of the sunshine and snow covered hills and went sleigh riding Saturday. The girls enjoyed the thrill of the ride and seeing the animal tracks in the snow. The Angel Ministry is

closed until further notice. They are renovating the facility. It will be used for a food pantry, and clothing store under the title of St. Vincent DePaul Society. The date of its opening will be announced when it is finished. St. Vincent DePaul Society can help you with rent, utility, GED, mortgage and in contacting other agencies, call the volunteer hotline at 1-618-310-1141. The St. Louis Food Bank will be in Hardin at the parking lot behind the Riverdock on Wednesday, March 3 at 10 p.m. Be sure to have your proxy forms with you if you are food for others. Terry Stumpf took his mother, Wilma Krysl, to the doctor Thursday of this week and Bob Krysl took her on Tuesday. Elaine Titus stopped by during the week and enjoyed supper with her mom. Happy birthday wishes to Barb Ledder who celebrated her birthday on Feb. 19 with family and friends. Happy wedding anniversary to Kenny and Shelly Sievers who celebrated 40 years of married life together on Feb. 20. We wish you many more happy years together.

CALHOUN COUNCIL FOR SENIOR NEWS Business hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call the Calhoun Senior Center at 618-576-9567 for any assistance that can be provided. I am taking inhouse appointments as well as curb-side, over-the-phone and via internet assistance as needed. Lunch, Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Curbside carry-outs only because of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic. For those over 60, donate what you can afford. For those under 60, you must pay $7, the full cost of the meal. Wednesday, Feb. 24: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, banana bread, juice or fruit. Thursday, Feb. 25: Chicken & dumplings, cabbage & onions, dilled carrots, mandarin oranges and salad. Friday, Feb. 26: Fried fish filet, hushpuppies, broccoli rice casserole, baked beans, coleslaw and pudding Monday, March 1: Spaghetti with meat sauce, carrots, tossed salad, breadstick and cinnamon applesauce. Tuesday, March 2: Italian baked chicken, buttered corn, zucchini & tomatoes and blushing pears. Wednesday, March 3: BBQ beef, au gratin potatoes, 3 bean salad, cherry fluff, juice or fruit. Thursday, March 4: Pork cutlet, roasted potatoes, brussel sprouts and fruited jello. Friday, March 5: Lemon baked fish, confetti rice, sugar snap peas, peaches & bananas and juice. Wednesday, March 3, St. Louis Area Foodbank Distribution behind the Riverdock, starts at 10 a.m. until noon, or they run out of food. Friday, March 5, Hardin’s first Mobile Driver’s Facility is scheduled for 2021, open

Lindy and Martha Bick and their family butchered this weekend. They enjoyed eating out Saturday evening at the St. Mary’s School dinner. It was a carry-out dinner. Verann and Urban Klockenkemper went to Jerseyville Saturday for grocery shopping. Sunday afternoon, Verann visited Bill and Elaine Titus at their home. Please call Marcy Klockenkemper 618-396-2468 with your news item. Thank you. –––––––––––––––––– My Visitor Today I saw a butterfly. The grass. The flowers, the trees I heard my children’s happy laughs, And felt a gentle breeze. Today I held a newborn babe And watched a bird in flight, I saw the moon and stars appear To welcome in the night. I bowed my head in humble prayer At the joy of being free. And gave thanks for another day God chose to spend with me. – Eleanor Torchia

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10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, March 26, VITA Tax Day, three individuals will be taking appointments ever half an hour starting at 9:30 a.m. and taking their last appointment at noon. Appointments are limited. Please give me a call at the Senior Center to set up an appointment. Feb. 22 – Feb. 28, is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. The goal of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week is to shine a spotlight on eating disorders by educating the public, spreading a message of

hope, and putting lifesaving resources into the hands of those in need. February is American Heart Month. Focusing on your heart health is more important now more than ever. People with poor cardiovascular health are also at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19. When we take care of #OurHearts as part of our self-care, we set an example for those around us to do the same. Inspire and motivate yourself and those you love to make heart health a regular part of your self-care routine.

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- “Siwinowe Kesibwi” (The Shawnee Sun) was issued as the first Indian language monthly publication in the U.S. - Mr. William S. Otis received a patent for the steam shovel.

- Buckingham Palace announced the engagement of Britain’s Prince Charles to Lady Diana Spencer. - The Dow Jones industrial average closed above the 1100 mark for the first time.

- The Los Angeles Vinyard Society was organized.

- A U.S.congressional commission released a report that condemned the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II.

- The first shipment of perforated postage stamps was received by the U.S. Government.

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, of the Los Angeles Lakers, got his first three-point shot in the NBA.

- Arizona was organized as a territory.

- An exploding supernova was discovered in the Large Magellanic Cloud galaxy.

- In Washington, DC, an American flag made entirely of American bunting was displayed for the first time. - The U.S. House of Representatives impeached President Andrew Johnson due to his attempt to dismiss Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton. The U.S. Senate later acquitted Johnson. - Thomas Edison and Mina Miller were married.

- The U.S. Supreme Court overturned a $200,000 award to Rev. Jerry Falwell that had been won against “Hustler” magazine. The ruling expanded legal protections for parody and satire. - Iran’s Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini sentenced Salman Rushdie to death for his novel “The Satanic Verses”. A bounty of one to three-million-dollars was also put on Rushidie’s head.

- New York City Mayor Van Wyck signed the contract to begin work on New York’s first rapid transit tunnel. The tunnel would link Manhattan and Brooklyn. The ground breaking ceremony was on March 24, 1900.

- A United Airlines 747 jet rips open in flight killing 9 people. The flight was from Honolulu to New Zealand.

- In Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, an area was leased to the U.S. for a naval base.

- Tracy Gold began working on the set of “Growing Pains” again. She had left the show due to anorexia.

- A thermit was used for the first time. It was used to break up a 250,000-ton ice jam that had clogged the St. Lawrence River near Waddington, NY.

- In Los Angeles, Garrett Morris was shot during a robbery attempt. He eventually recovered from his injury.

- The first nylon bristle toothbrush was made. It was the first time that nylon yarn had been used commercially.

- The U.S. The Food and Drug Administration named six brands of birth control as safe and effective “morning-after” pills for preventing pregnancy.

- The U.S. Government stopped shipments of all 12-gauge shotguns for sporting use for the wartime effort.

- Dick Enberg received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

- The Voice of America (VOA) aired for the first time.

- In southeast China, a domestic airliner crashed killing all 64 passengers.

- During World War II, the Philippine capital of Manilla, was liberated by U.S. soldiers. - Juan Peron was elected president of Argentina. - The city of Cleveland invoked a 1931 law that barred people under the age of 18 from dancing in public without an adult guardian. - NBC premiered the TV movie “Harper Valley P.T.A.”

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4245 SEMINARY ROAD - ALTON

[ $1,750,000 ] 102.3 ACRES, ROAD FRONT, DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL, AGRICULTURAL

OAK WILD FARM - GODFREY

30251 JONES RD. - GIRARD

[ $359,000 ] 4BR, 3BA, 2.9 ACRES

134 N MAIN ST. - WHITE HALL

15511 MACOUPIN LN. - MEDORA

[ $239,900 ] 3BR, 3BA, 1.4 ACRES

20061 S CREEK RD. - GRAFTON

[ $1,677,900 ] 329 ACRES, FARMLAND, TIMBER, RIVER VIEWS, 2 STORY HOME, HUNTING

[ $139,500 ] 5BR, 3BA, HISTORIC

[ $134,900 ] 3BR, 2BA, 1 ACRE, UPDATES

100 QUAIL VALLEY DRIVE - GODFREY

HIDDEN LAKES FARM - GRAFTON

2888 TERPENING RD. - ALTON

[ $1,340,000 ]11 ACRES, LUXURY, 2 ACRE STOCKED LAKE, INSULATED OUTBUILDING [ $1,200,000 ] 260.5 ACRES, TILLABLE/CRP [ $1,098,845 ] 198 ACRES, DEVELOPMENT/REC

6694 SHAMROCK ROAD - TAMAROA

[ $1,200,000 ] 3BR, 4BA, 160 ACRES, 2 LARGE LAKES, CRP, 5,000 SF HOME

30534 CRYSTAL LAKE ROAD - BRIGHTON

[ $1,027,000 ] 158 ACRES, BUILDING SITES, CREEK, CRP, HUNTING

TBD WINTER LN. - GODFREY

[ $699,900 ] 70 ACRES, DEVELOPMENTAL

1204 BEATTY MOUND RD. - JERSEYVILLE [ $475,000 ] OVERHEAD DOORS, OFFICES

TBD SPANGLE RD EAST - STAUNTON

[ $396,000 ] 80 ACRES, RECREATIONAL

1446 MAIN WEST - GRAFTON

[ $289,900 ] HOTEL, UPDATED HOME

1110 EDGEWOOD AVE. - JERSEYVILLE [ $235,000 ] 4BR, 2BA, BASEMENT

121 DRESSEL DR. - JERSEYVILLE

[ $130,500 ] 3BR, 2BA, GREAT LOCATION

THE KANE FARM - KANE

[ $749,900 ] 158 ACRES, HUNT, CRP

10461 BOUNDS RD. - SHIPMAN

220 2ND ST. - CARROLLTON

[ $139,900 ] 3BR, 2BA, RECENTLY UPDATED

103 CIRCLE DR. - JERSEYVILLE

[ $97,000 ] 2BR, 2BA, DOUBLE LOT, DECK

HILLTOP LN. - COLLINSVILLE

[ $706,440 ] 67.3 ACRES, TILLABLE, WOODED

N MISSISSIPPI RIVER RD. - HAMBURG

[ $280,675 ] 60.4 ACRES, REC/HUNTING

[ $125,000 ] 42.3 ACRES, RECREATIONAL

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5512 LA MOTTE - GODFREY 3BR, 2BA, ALL BRICK

5716 PIASA TRAIL - GODFREY

3BR, 1BA, FENCED IN DOUBLE LOT

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Hardin, Illinois

SALES STAFF Chris Nichols ..................................... 217-473-3777 Nate Sagez ........................................ 618-980-9664 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

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2034 PLEASANT DALE ROAD, KAMPSVILLE 3 BED-1 BATH $145,000

207 TEMPERANCE ST., PLEASANT HILL 2 BED-2 BATH $94,000

11310 ILLINIOS RIVER ROAD, KAMPSVILLE CABIN AND 5 ACRES $79,000

NEW 3772 BELLVIEW HOLLOW RD., NEBO $55,000

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507 N. WASHINGTON ST., JERSEYVILLE $75,900

401 DAVIS ST., HARDIN, IL 3 BED-2 BATH $66,000

109 HANKS LANE, HARDIN HOME AND 5 ACRES $265,000

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108 NORTH MAIN ST., PLEASANT HILL 3 BED-1.5 BATH $72,500

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

13924 N. MISSISSIPPI RIVER ROAD, HAMBURG $38,500

0 BROADWAY, KAMPSVILLE 0 BED-0 BATH $11,000 811 STATE HWY 96, KAMPSVILLE 2 BED-1 BATH $27,000

401 BOTTOM ST., PLEASANT HILL $23,000

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

833 STATE HWY 96, KAMPSVILLE, IL 3 BED-3 BATH $180,000

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

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

NEW 1 N. MISSISSIPPI RIVER RD., BATCHTOWN HOME AND 5 ACRES $480,000

SALT SPRING ROAD, HARDIN 81 ACRES $226,800

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

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

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

1 LIM LONG, NEBO, IL 110 ACRES $462,000

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31470 Bartlett Rd, Brighton 1811 Sycamore Hill Dr, Godfrey Searching for privacy? Here is 5.7 ac. in a secluded Looking for carefree living with a great Godfrey location? This country setting. Spacious Home with over 4,000sf of spacious, open ﬂoor plan condo in Godfrey offers it all and there living space, two car garage, whole house generator, circle is nothing for you to do except move in. Sunroom, ﬁnished lower drive and 35 x 50 Quonset style outbuilding with electric level and 2 car garage. Call Elaine Rhodes 618-578-8772

90 S. Fairmount Alton Brick beauty, offers 6000 sq. ft. 5 bedrooms, 6 baths. 3 car garage Marble ﬂoors, tiger wood, vaulted ceiling, queen’s kitchen on 1.55 acres

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407 HARMAN ST., PLEASANT HILL 2 BED-1 BATH $65,000

360 ACRES HADLEY TWP, PIKE COUNTY $1,692,940

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

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Call one of our Experienced Brokers Devin Brown 618-581-6658 Stan Groppel 618-535-4137 Thomas McKee 217-491-4320 Kynan Mielke 618-535-2914 Wendi Mielke 618-535-2930 Charlene Morgan 618-535-0071 Pam Roady 618-535-2914 Elaine Rhodes 618-578-8772

$64,900 16 Lots in Joywood Farms, Elsah-$24,000 Level building site at the end of the lane. Wendi Mielke 618-535-2930

213 Short St, Benld - $52,900 105 E Exchange - $72,500 Darling 2 bedroom on a 100 x Three room ofﬁce in excellent “Uptown” 150 double lot. Cute covered location convenient to Hwy 67 (State porch. Detached 16 x 14 double Street), city ofﬁces and court house. Call car garage. Pam Roady 618-535-2914

141 Clinton Hamburg-$35,000 2 Bed / 2 bath, wood ﬂoors Metal roof, eat-in kitchen, as-is.

662 Broadway Kampsville $125,000 3 bedroom ranch w/ 2 bath & basement. 45 x 54 Machine shed w/ car lift 1.2 acres

832 S HWY 67, Kane - $86,500 Just 5 Miles north of Jerseyville on Hwy 67 on approximately an acre. This could be your opportunity to buy a ﬁxer upper “or” dream home. Almost 1700sf. Call Pam Roady 618-535-2914

510 Snedeker Jerseyville-$35,000 Built in 2005, 24 x 24 and 2 half lots. Ameren electric, concrete ﬂoors, heated and cooled.

760 N Broadway, Kampsville - $55,000 Cozy cottage along the bluffs overlooking the water is a wonderful getaway or investment for weekend rental income.

Grafton Hills Home Sites $5,000 Call Wendi Mielke 618-535-2930

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307 E. Main Grafton Live here or open a business. The possibilities are endless. List of updates available. Good parking, nice back yard.

1039 E. State Rt. 108, Rockbridge $225,000 Hard to ﬁnd hobby farm on 7.24 acres. Offers a nice ranch home, a 27 x 45 Morton building w/ 3 horse stalls, loft, electric and water. Stocked ﬁshing pond.

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191 Brickyard Golden Eagle 20700 Croxford Grafton 107 Maple Kampsville 5910 Roach Rd Godfrey

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801 S Washington Jerseyville Handy Man Special- Cute 2 bedroom on a shaded corner lot. Detached garage. SOLD AS IS Call: Charlene Morgan 618-535-0071

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

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Ashley and Randall Toppmeyer of Jerseyville welcomed a son, Landon James Toppmeyer, born in Alton at 7:49 p.m. on Feb. 2. He weighed seven pounds and six ounces. Landon joins a brother, Jace, who is four years old. In Memory of Ed Williams 6/4/33 ~ 2/27/04 Life is but a stopping Our destination is a place, Far greater than we know, place, For some the journey is A pause in whats to be, A resting place along the quicker, For some the journey’s road slow. to sweet Eternity. And when the journey We all have different jourends, neys, We will claim a great Different paths along the reward, way, We all were meant to learn And find an everlasting some things, peace, But never meant to stay. Together with the Lord. Missed by Family and Friends

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GAME HIGHLIGHTS Warriors win close game with Greenfield The Calhoun Warriors had a close game Friday, Feb. 19. The Warriors took a seven-point lead in the first quarter but lost some ground in the second quarter with Greenfield scoring 17 points. After half-time, the Warriors scored 10 points to Greenfield’s nine points. Then, the boys brought the game to a close with three more points than Greenfield ending the game 41-39 Warriors. The point-gainers of the game were Ben Eberlin with 17 points, Chase Caselton with nine points, Brody Caselton with eight points, Kaden Baalman and Zach Quiller with four and three points, respectively. The Warriors’ current record is 5-2, and in the Western Illinois Valley Con-

ference, 1-2. The majority of points scored were twopoint goals. Lady Warriors take win against South Fork The Lady Warriors had a fantastic start against South Fork Saturday, Feb. 20. The girls took the lead in the first quarter with a fivepoint lead on South Fork. In the second quarter, the Lady Warriors snagged another 13 points putting them at 30. The Lady Warriors didn’t hold that 30 points long, though. After half-time, the Lady Warriors cooled off a little too much and lost the lead putting South Fork at 35 to 34. In the last quarter of the game, the Lady Warriors grabbed the lead again and won 48-43. The point-gainers of the game were Colleen Schumann with 16 points, Ella Sievers and Emily

NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, CALHOUN COUNTY, ILLINOIS CAUSE NO. 18-TX-7: TO THE FOLLOWING NAMED PERSONS (AND IF DECEASED, TO THEIR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES), AND TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, AND TO ALL INTERESTED DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES THEREOF, INCLUDING AMONG OTHERS ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, ILLINOIS DEPT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES- COLLECTIONS, ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL, STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPT OF HEALTHCARE & FAMILY SERVICES (PUBLIC AID) GENERAL COUNSEL AND CALHOUN COUNTY CLERK, CALHOUN COUNTY TREASURER, CALHOUN COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY, VILLAGE OF HARDIN, AND TO OCCUPANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND PARTIES INTERESTED IN THE PARCELS HEREINAFTER NAMED: Parcel Number

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Rehabbed in 2020! 1 Story Ranch style home w/3 bedrooms in Bethalto School District. Some features include: main ﬂoor laundry, formal dining room area, new kitchen cabinets & countertops. New laminate ﬂoor & architectural roof. Oversized 1 car detached garage, new front deck & back covered porch. Choice Home Warranty provided by seller.

Always wanted a big insulated 3 car detached garage/ workshop? This 3 bedroom bungalow has it!! This home features: new laminate & hardwood ﬂooring, new stainless appliances, main ﬂoor laundry wash & dryer stay, huge entertaining deck, new smoke detector system, new outlets & electrical updates. Choice Home Warranty included. Bethalto School District. Already passed Bethalto occupancy inspection.

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RESIDENTIAL LOT 508 Lincoln, Jerseyville $20,000 Do you want to build a new home on a corner lot just 3 blocks from Westlake Golf Course? Mindy Woelfel 946-0434

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15441 State Hwy 111, Brighton $105,000 24 UNIT STORAGE FACILITY. ADDITINAL 30 X 38 BUILDING. Also, 2.71 ACRE LOT SITE FOR FUTURE DEVELOMENT. Matt Horn 560-8201

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TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ABOVESAID PARCELS WERE SOLD ON DECEMBER 3, 2018, FOR GENERALTAXES FOR THE YEAR 2017 AND PRIOR YEARS, AND THAT THE PERIOD OF REDEMPTION FROM SUCH SALE EXPIRES AUGUST 5, 2021. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT A PETITION FOR ORDER DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF TAX DEEDS HAS BEEN FILED IN THE ABOVESAID CAUSE AS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED PARCELS BY CALHOUN COUNTY, AS TRUSTEE, AND THAT ON AUGUST 27, 2021 AT 11:30 AM, SAID PETITIONER WILL APPLY FOR AN ORDER THAT A TAX DEED ISSUE AS TO EACH ABOVESAID PARCEL NOT REDEEMED ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 5, 2021. /S/ CALHOUN COUNTY AS TRUSTEE, PETITIONER.

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679 S US Hwy 67, Kane $174,900 This spacious 3BR/2BA home is situated on 1.5 acre lot +/-. You will love the detached heated workshop. Becky McGowen 570-9375

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County fairs reflect; hope to see comeback in 2021 By CONNOR ASHLOCK Campbell Publications Within the five-county region of Pike, Calhoun, Jersey, Greene and Scott counties, six agricultural fairs are hosted throughout the summer every year, consisting of the Jersey, Greene, Pike and Calhoun county fairs, along with the Scott County 4-H and Junior Agricultural Fair and Western Illinois Fair in Griggsville. One by one, just like with every other agricultural fair in Illinois in 2020, they either canceled or opted to postpone before realizing there was no other choice but to cancel. Some fair boards stuck it out as long as they could before finally opting to call it, but with mounting factors such as carnivals not being permitted to operate, restrictions on event sizes and concern for public health, fair boards resolved to make 2020 the year without a fair and instead focused on planning for the next fair that would be able to happen. Ken Tyrrell, president of the Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs, being involved in county fairs himself, knew that the desire to hold a fair was strong all throughout the state, but there was more at stake in holding a fair than there was in canceling. “As the spring progressed in 2020, all fairs came to the conclusion, some sooner than others, they would support the mandates in the interest of public safety and preservation of their organizations,” Tyrrell said. Public sentiment was mixed, although an overwhelming amount of support was cast in favor of boards deciding to cancel. Jerry Joyce, the Greene County Fair Association president, shared that his board waited until there was less than a month before the fair should have been held before voting to officially cancel it. “It was about the last week in May,” Joyce said. “We pushed as long as we could before we actually knew we were going to cancel.” The Greene County Fair board’s decision to cancel came just a few weeks after the Pike County Fair board announced its fair’s cancelation, doing so on May 5, 2020. The Pike and Greene fairs are the two earliest fairs in the five-county region, both being held in June. The fair that was earliest to make its decision in the region, though, was the Western Illinois Fair board, which initially postponed its fair in February. “We postponed it with the thought we might be able to reschedule at a later date, but things never materialized,” Lynn Freeman, a 60-year board member of the Western Illinois Fair Association, said. “It’s a lot easier to have it scheduled and know you don’t have to do anything last minute. After we learned there was no way we could participate in a fair, we canceled it completely.” The Western Illinois Fair is held in late

June. The board decided to officially cancel in March, although opted to not advertise the decision until April in the hopes that something would change. Greene County initially decided that they, too, would postpone the fair, but after realizing that multiple factors were mounting against them, the board thought it best to cancel altogether. “We didn’t want to miss a fair because we’re one of the longest running fairs, so we thought we could postpone and have a two or three day event to at least say we had a fair,” Joyce said. “I think our biggest factor was we were trying to protect the health of the community.” Now, county fair boards across the state are watching the vaccination progress unfold and are holding out hope that maybe — just maybe — they’ll be able to get back in the game this year, as they are extremely eager to do so. “My conversations with fairs and fair board members across the state indicate that fairs are moving forward with plans for 2021,” Tyrrell said. “On Jan. 27, during the virtual IAAF meeting, I asked Tim Norman, bureau chief of county fairs and horse racing, for thoughts or plans as to how the industry should proceed. Unfortunately, he was unable to provide any direction. We are proceeding day by day.” According to Tyrrell, one fair in northern Illinois received an eight-page rule booklet that detailed regulations for gatherings that were given to them by their local health department. “I would hope that as the crisis lessens these restrictions can be abbreviated to a lesser degree as time passes,” Tyrrell added. Thankfully, no county fairs in Illinois closed permanently as a result of the pandemic, although as time goes on, finances might get tighter for several county fairs. Joyce shared that for Greene County, if the fair wasn’t able to go on for another year, any subsequent concerns that would arise would be financial. “We’re big on building maintenance, and when you’re not there for maintenance for two years, when you go to turn on track lights, they aren’t going to turn on. You’ll have all that expense in one year,” Joyce said. For many fairs in the state, especially in the local region, they serve as an important cultural and community-building element, and this is especially seen in Calhoun County. The Calhoun County Fair, which canceled on Aug. 5, plays an immensely important role in the community, so much so, that not only was the fair affected, but several community organizations that relied on it were, as well.

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Fairs, CONTINUED FROM PG. 3 “What it hurt the most was the food stands,” Terry Strauch, president of the Calhoun County Fair Association, said. “All of our people that run food stands— the Legion, St. Norbert’s School, the swimming pool association and high school yearbook club— they were missing the income. They run all four of our food stands and that’s where a lot of them make most of their money. It hurt the community.” Indeed, as Tyrrell pointed out, financial damage, to some extent, has been felt all across the Illinois county fair industry. “This loss of revenue has affected not only fairs and their long-term interest, but also carnivals, concessionaires and vendors,” Tyrrell said. “All supporting towns and community organizations depend on revenue earned during fair week. For many organizations, this is a major source of revenue for their yearly programs.” Additionally, young livestock exhibitors count on premium earnings to help them with their college funds, livestock exhibitors of all ages count on shows to help market their livestock, and general projects exhibitions provide a way for exhibitors to make a little money off of their efforts in such areas as gardening, sewing and hobby skills. Though all ages enjoy them, what most encourages exhibit superintendents is the young people who participate. In fact, it’s the young people that are the driving force behind why county fair officials want to hop back onto the saddle as quickly as they can. Joyce echoed similar sentiment. “To me, the biggest thing was losing it for the community, especially the kids,” Joyce said. “Our board is ag-minded. We host the FFA show for the district and the 4-H sale, and we lost that sale, which is a big asset to those kids because they get scholarship money.” With organizations and individuals eager to get back in the game, such as 4-H and FFA, as well as the countless families that participate in county fairs throughout the region, be it in grandstand events, general project exhibits or livestock showing, it appears that it won’t be too difficult to get

back in the game, despite the fact that people went through a year without a county fair to participate in. “The last fair we had was a good one,” Strauch, with the Calhoun fair, said. “We had great attendance, everyone made some money for their organizations, there was a good turnout for livestock and the queen contest— everything went very well and I want that to be able to continue. I don’t want to lose that momentum with us having time off.” Although, with folks not being able to enjoy their yearly summer traditions such as watching their favorite grandstand event, riding some rides or enjoying fair food, as well as the fact that folks will be eager to get out and enjoy themselves again, concerns over a loss of momentum aren’t a pressing matter for fair officials. Indeed, community support for fairs hasn’t seemed to wane throughout the 2020 season, as was seen at the Western Illinois fairgrounds when two foodstands were able to make a stop to sell fair food to Pike County residents. “Boy! They did a bang up job and we were excited to have them in,” Freeman said. “We were fortunate to be one of the few to get them in here.” People lined up and remained in their cars as orders were taken to provide for social distancing. Tyrrell noted that some downstate fairs hosted fall events in hopes to garner some revenue and semblance of a fair. “Some had demo derbies and virtual fairs. It has been reported the communities were receptive and returned a positive result,” Tyrrell said. Additionally, Tyrrell noted that 16 fairs were hosted in the United States last year, although they were mostly constrained to the west. “These fairs reported success, however, these were states with low populations and operated under very strict COVID mandates, and many lessons were learned. There is a way forward. However, many of these fairs had staff and tax money to soften the way,”

Tyrrell said. Now, as the 2021 fair season looms in the distance, fair officials are waiting to see what the direction from the state will be concerning county fairs, but in the meantime, they are preparing as normal for their annual exhibitions, including all of those in the local region. “Everybody I’ve talked to seems to feel that they’re planning on having a fair,” Tyrrell noted. “We’ve talked to carnival people and everybody is planning on moving forward.”

Currently, many fair officials believe that fairs are likely, but they might not be what folks are traditionally accustomed to. Presently, local fair officials are working with their county health departments to make sure that they are moving forward in the right direction, but at the end of the day, it’s all still up in air as to what this summer will look like for county fairs. Regardless, officials are proceeding as normal with planning their annual exhibitions until health authorities say otherwise.

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Young agrarian brings family full circle with startup By CONNOR ASHLOCK Campbell Publications Adam Fritz is an up-and-comer in the regional agricultural community, quickly making his mark in the industry that he was raised in. Brought up on the family farm six miles east of Jerseyville, Fritz is a third-generation farmer with a deep passion for agriculture. Though he was involved in 4-H for a few years as well as FFA, his time wasn’t as preoccupied with those organizations as it was on the farm. And even though he didn’t have a lot of projects or career development events to worry about, the life of a farm kid doesn’t ever involve rest and relaxation. After all, that’s what sleep is for. Indeed, everyone has a different experience in this massive field we call agriculture, and for Fritz, his experience was more hands-on related in the realm of husbandry with a homegrown education on the family farm. “I always wanted to be a vet growing up,” Fritz said. “I went to SIUE and got my bachelor’s in biology in hopes of going to vet school, but never applied.” Growing up, Fritz was always more inclined to working with livestock, so it made sense that he would navigate toward the area of animal science. “I always had animals growing up,” Fritz said. Whether it was taking care of his goats as a kid, or working for Moore’s Shorthorns as he grew older, hanging around the barnyard just made sense for a guy like Adam. “I had a lot more hands-on experience as opposed to organizational experience,” Fritz said. Waking up early to feed before school, helping his dad feed a bale of hay at the end of the day, tagging a calf after school or nursing one in winter— this was Fritz’s world growing up and it was something that he wanted to invest in as a career. But, after he started to put his nose to the grindstone in college in preparation for vet school, Fritz had a change of heart — not about livestock — but about his career path in general. Even though he had to figure out what his end goal in particular was, he knew it was still going to involve animal agriculture. “I wanted to be more farm-oriented as a veterinarian, but I knew, at least in my area, that I would probably be more clinic-based, which really wasn’t what I was looking for in a career,” Fritz said. So, when Fritz graduated with his undergraduate degree in integrative biology in 2016, he decided that he would attend the University of Illinois to obtain his graduate degree in beef cattle nutrition, graduating in 2019. Currently, Fritz works as a nutritional consultant for Pike Feeds, where he gets to work with like-minded people from as far reaching as Montgomery County, Mo., to Fayette County, Ill., south to Pope County and everywhere in between. All things considered, Fritz is just your average young farmer. He’s making his way in the world, getting himself established in the region and still

focuses much of his attention on keeping the family place going. Not only that, but he’s fallen in step with the pattern of young agrarians such as himself by keeping up with the Farm Bureau and even getting involved with the Future Directors Board of the Jersey County Fair. Now, Fritz has recently decided to raise the bar a little bit higher in his agricultural pursuits by starting up his own local business, which has actually served to bring his family full circle back to their roots. Fritz’s Pork made a quiet entrance onto the scene with Fritz creating a Facebook page for the business in late January. His business plan is to provide fresh, local pork to area consumers. “I got my first group of pigs in September 2019 and sold that group off in March 2020,” Fritz said. “Then I got another group in April 2020 and sold those last September.” Now, Fritz is currently raising his third group of hogs that will be sold next month. His pork business, though, wasn’t the product of years of dreaming, but of an idea that sprung up seemingly out of the blue. “I saw the opportunity and seized the opportunity,” Fritz said. “I have a friend who needed someone to take some pigs off her hands, so we fed them out and butchered them. I had to buy a water tank and feeder, so then I thought, ‘Why not buy some more?’ I ended up with 12. I broke even the first time and I realized that I enjoyed it, so here I am.” So what started out as goats and cows for Fritz growing up has now turned into pigs, and in this endeavor of his, it turns out that he brought the Fritz family full circle to where they started. Adam’s grandpa, Herschel Fritz, owned and maintained a Duroc operation back in the day, although this was long before Adam’s time. “My dad did construction work, so once my grandpa got to where he couldn’t take care of them, they ultimately got rid of the pigs,” Fritz said. From what Fritz knows, his family had some pretty good Durocs back in the day. Sadly, his grandpa died when he was three, but as is usual for farm kids, the roots run deep, so as Herschel’s grandson works to bring the family back to where they came from, friends of the family have been sure to encourage Adam along the way. “Honestly, I feel a sense of pride in starting up this operation,” Fritz revealed. “Working for Ron and Tom Moore, it turns out they had hogs too back in the day and bought Duroc boars off my grandpa. I don’t have many memories of him, so it feels good to hear things like, ‘Your grandpa would be proud to see you today.’” A lot of farm kids know what it feels like to walk the same path to the barn, feedlot or fortyacre tract that their grandparents walked back in the day, and Fritz is no different. Indeed, it often helps drive the point home that you’re working on something bigger than yourself. “I raise my hogs in the same spot where my grandpa raised his hogs,” Fritz said. “It goes back to when people remind me that my grandpa would be proud of me. There’s a sense of pride I have in building something that’s my own, yet I’m re-building something of the family business

where he built it on.” Not only is Fritz simultaneously building something from the ground up while building on a family legacy, he’s taking steps to ensure that it passes down in the family. “My niece shows pigs. In fact, she showed in some Illinois Club Pig Association-sanctioned shows last year,” Fritz said. “We were hoping for some county fairs last year, which didn’t happen, so we’re shooting for this year.” Now that he and his family are moving forward with the family business, Fritz has noticed how more opportunities have become available for him than what he realized. “So, I wasn’t really planning on breeding, but my 11-year old niece wants piglets, and when your niece is 11, well, she gets whatever she wants,” Fritz said with a laugh. “But I think this will be a good opportunity to not just teach her about agriculture, but life in general. She can learn a little about business and maybe even put some money back for college. I see that as a win, even if we only break even.” Fritz is even contemplating using the business’ Facebook page as a platform for educating the general public about pig production and the pork industry. “Another goal of mine is to educate people about animal agriculture,” Fritz said. “I feel like there’s a lot of disconnect between consumers and where their meat comes from and how it’s raised.”

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Adam Fritz feeds his hogs at his family farm east of Jerseyville.

All things considered, from supplementing his income, carrying on a family tradition, being a part of the growing buy-local movement and bringing up the next generation of Fritzs’ in the empowering realm of agricultural education, Fritz is thankful for the spot he’s worked to be in and hopes to continue on the upward slope of growing his business. In a world where it seems opportunity is harder to come by and where things like tradition and doing things for the love of them seems to become less important, Fritz has learned for himself that for those who put forth some initiative and passion, there’s still a world for people to carve out for themselves if they’re willing to work for it.

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4-H adapts and prepares amid pandemic By CONNOR ASHLOCK Campbell Publications The 4-H organization, a branch of the Extension, began 2020 by planning for workshops and the upcoming fair season as normal, but when COVID threw a stick in the spokes in March, they had to quickly find their bearings and make the necessary adjustments. “We start fair planning as early as December,” Jessica Jaffry, the 4-H and youth development coordinator for Jersey County, said. “That’s when we start doing livestock committee meetings, looking for judges for shows and scheduling dates.” So, when COVID changed the usual way of doing things, Jaffry and her colleagues took a deep breath, “pledged their head to clearer thinking,” and traveled down the uncharted course of virtual 4-H. “Our unit did a great job of embracing the challenge of moving everything virtual. We moved it to offer virtual workshops and opportunities through zoom,” Jaffry said. “It actually worked really well, but a large part of what 4-H shows are for is so that our kids can experience that conference judging or project interview they get with that judge. And, while our judges did a fantastic job providing comments and advice, kids missed that face-to-face experience.” Indeed, just because one can doesn’t mean they always should, so when things eventually start going back to normal, the plan is to go back to the face-to-face format of project judging. It’s hard to keep kids focused when they have to do almost everything virtually. It’s especially hard in the 4-H format, given that the program is designed to incorporate a great deal of interpersonal and group communication. April Littig, who is the 4-H and youth development educator for Calhoun, Cass, Greene, Morgan and Scott counties, expressed that keeping kids engaged has been a prime concern for those who work in the realm of 4-H and the Extension service.

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Left: Jerseyville FFA students who opted for the in-person learning format last fall sit socially distanced in their agriculture classroom. Submitted Photo

Below: Jerseyville FFA students rehearse with the high school marching band in preparation for honoring local veterans last fall. The Jersey Community High School FFA is known for their annual participation in community events, such as the Veteran’s Day parade, where they honor the sacrifices made by veterans through their procession of the American flag while in their official dress.

4-H, CONTINUED FROM PG. 9 “The one thing we wanted to make sure when we were working from home was keeping the kids engaged,” Littig said. “They’re already doing virtual meetings everyday, so you still want to make sure they’re having fun.” Litton kept things lively with Facebook live videos, covering topics like public speaking and challenging 4-H members to post updates of their projects, be they livestock or general projects. Littig has been professionally involved in 4-H for 20 years, so from her perspective, it has been an educational curve. “It was a disappointment [for 4-H members] to not be at the fair with their friends. It’s that socialization– whether it’s school, sports– they missed out,” Littig explained. “For us in Extension, it was a different year, but it was a learning process. I didn’t think I was ever going to do a Facebook live video in my lifetime, but you learn new skills and adapt.” In Jersey County, Jaffry noticed that, in overseeing virtual workshops that are normally in-person, there was a surprising level of participation. “All my workshops are offered to anyone in 4-H, but the workshop itself is in Jersey County. Now, I’m offering stuff virtually, which allows kids to participate without transportation being an obstacle,” Jaffry said. “We’ve had kids participate from outside the state because they don’t have to

worry about travel.” Jaffry is aware, though, that not all workshops can be effectively executed virtually, which is why she doesn’t plan on keeping the completely online format going any longer than is necessary, although it has given her insight into how she might better serve 4-H members going forward. “I can see in the future continuing with some hybrid options,” Jaffry said. “I see that for 4-H and all of Extension because for areas such as economic development, horticulture and nutrition and wellness, the population targeted can’t get out of the house. Being able to offer workshops in different settings allowed us to expand in different ways we hadn’t originally thought about.” Though this past year has worked to help expand horizons using a virtual format, 4-H members are eager to get back into a more hands-on, face-to-face format, but that all depends on what state authorities decide. “All these kids want to show what they’ve accomplished this year,” Littig said. “You’ve got to think positive. This year may be a little different, but we’re going to make it work.” Of course, it goes without saying that Jaffry, Littig, their colleagues and 4-H’ers are anxious to get back to a normal format, but they’re more prepared this year than last year for whatever may come their way, whether it be virtual, face-toface or a mix of the two.

As of now, local 4-H and Extension professionals are waiting to hear about what the plan is for the rest of 2021, but they are preparing for both the best and the worst outcomes in the meantime. “To be honest, we haven’t gotten the guidance yet,” Littig said. “We’re hoping to hear soon.” Jaffry expressed a similar statement. “[The decision] will be made by the state. Now, will that apply for the entire state or will it be local, we don’t know. We don’t know if it’s month by month, region by region or county by county. We’re hoping the decision will be made soon, but it’s incredibly hard to make that decision,” Jaffry said. Currently, Littig and Jaffry are preparing for the upcoming fair season, as are Extension and 4-H professionals throughout the state. Though naturally there is some apprehension in proceeding as normal, it’s still the best option for the moment. “I’m hopeful we’ll put together a great experience for the kids this year. At this point, we’re rolling with the punches,” Jaffry said. Despite the strangeness of the past year, 4-H is still accepting new members as normal. Those interested in joining the youth development organization are encouraged to contact their local Extension office.

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Property owners still dealing with pipeline issues By CONNOR ASHLOCK Campbell Publications In December 2019, Spire announced that it had completed its STL pipeline project, which was the construction of a natural gas pipeline that now runs through Jersey, Greene and Scott counties. But, among landowners in these counties who were affected by the pipeline, there are several that have taken issue with the Spire STL pipeline project and have sought redress for the company’s activities on their properties. One of these landowners is Kenny Davis, who lives in Scott County. Davis has consistently vocalized for over a year that Spire caused considerable damage to his property. “They were supposed to put my property back to pre-construction,” Davis said. “They didn’t do that.” Davis lives on several acres in southern Scott County that he privately utilizes for hunting and timber. When Spire first approached him about the pipeline in 2017, he was told by Spire that they would be going down the east side of his property. Davis wasn’t keen on the project coming down his property, but agreed to have the company install the pipeline. “They were supposed to go down the east side of my property and they didn’t,” Davis

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said. “They went down the middle.” Davis was informed that the decision was made to go down the middle of his property less than a week before the work began. “I called the project manager and asked him if they were going down the east side or the middle and he said down the middle,” Davis noted. What stood out to Davis was the response he received about the decision. “I was told that they would be going down the middle and there wasn’t a dang thing I could do about it,” Davis said. Davis hunts deer on his property as well as harvests timber for burning in the winter months. Since the pipeline’s construction on his property, Davis asserts his hunting and wood harvesting activities have been affected. Additionally, Davis planned to eventually build a house on the property, as he has recently retired and was hoping to enjoy the coming years living on the land. “I was going to build a house on the property. I’ve got rural water that I put in a long time ago because I intended on building a house,” Davis said. “I can’t build a house on it, and my hunting has really suffered for it.” In going down the middle of his property, work crews had to remove timber that stood in the right-of-way, and Davis claims that he wasn’t allowed to harvest the timber, which was one of the reasons why he initially

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bought the property, as he utilizes the timber for heat. The Illinois Department of Agriculture has been out to Davis’ property to test the soil to determine if any damage was sustained, and according to Davis, there was. “We dug 36 inches deep and measured how much compaction there was. We found chunks of rocks not natural to the ground, stick and stakes in my crop field, found all kinds of debris, so what IDOA says is to de-rock it 42 inches deep, then put down new topsoil, because it was mixed with the subsoil,” Davis said. Now, Davis says that Spire hasn’t done anything to fix the problems he claims they caused on his land. Further, Davis expressed aggravation against the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, which oversaw construction of the Spire STL pipeline. “FERC has not done their job at all,” Davis said. “If FERC would do their job, we would get some action. They didn’t enforce any of their rules to begin with.” Complaints have been filed in court, but thus far, landowners have not seen much progress since they began pursuing legal action. A hearing is expected to be held in March. A few weeks ago, Davis had to have another soil sample taken from his property, stating that he needed a more up-to-date

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Kenny Davis took this picture of work crews digging in wet conditions on his property during the installation process of the Spire STL pipeline.

test. “I’ve got nine to 11 inches of topsoil on my property and it’s a light brown. It’s timber born, not black, but you can still see the difference between the topsoil and the subsoil. Inside the right-of-way [of the pipeline] you can’t determine which is which. It’s all gray clay,” Davis said.

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New pumps to increase Sny Levee’s drainage power By CONNOR ASHLOCK Campbell Publications The Sny Island Levee Drainage District protects 114,000 acres consisting of productive cropland, cross-country pipelines and an economy that spans over three counties that know the untamable force of the Mississippi River. About 1,200 residents live in the district’s immediate confines, but thousands have been affected by flooding, as has been seen in 1993, 2008 and most recently, 2019. The Sny has been making headlines lately for the district’s construction of two new pump houses, one immediately adjacent to Pump Station 1, located at Hull, and another one at Pleasant Hill right next to Pump Station 3a. With two new pumps being added at each pump house, coupled with the existing pumps that were installed in the 1960s, Mike Reed, district superintendent, hopes that the district will stand a better chance at combating the effects of increased interior flooding due to rainfall and more intense water seepage into the interior from the river. “There are so many variables that go into this, but we fully anticipate [the new pumps] to be operational this year, hopefully by this summer,” Reed said. “But again, so much depends on weather and the river.” The levee district’s history formally begins in 1879, when sleds pulled by mules and horses were used to construct the levee system. “It’s the oldest and first levee and drainage district in Illinois,” Reed said. Given its 142-year history, it’s seen a lot of change in how the Mississippi behaves. There was once a time when portions of the river would dry up if the conditions were right. Farmers drove teams of horses through shallow water or even dry land to farm the islands that scattered the surface of the water. Despite this, though, the river was also known to spill beyond its banks, prompting early residents to barricade themselves against its encroachment. Through the years, locals have come to learn that not only do they have to account

for the river itself, but water from all sources. “Obviously our recent past would suggest we’re having more frequent higher-flood events,” Reed said. “There have also been a lot of changes within the Mississippi River Basin within the last 30 to 40 years.” Reed explained that with more development in area communities, which translates to more non-permeable ground that allows runoff at a faster pace, as well as more drain tile being employed by farmers to more efficiently drain land, the river channel is being fed more water at a faster rate than in previous decades. Additionally, there has been heavier, more frequent and more intense rainfall, according to Reed. Reed’s assertion is based on a study by the American Geophysical Union in 2016 that observed the frequency, duration, intensity and volume of rainfall throughout the United States. An area in which all four of those factors increased was between Rock Island and St. Louis, according to Reed. These factors, combined with increased development in the Mississippi River Basin, explain why floods such as the 1993 and 2019 floods aren’t as rare as people would like them to be anymore. These factors likewise impact pumping efficiency in the Sny. “The river elevation impacts pumping capacity because the higher the river, the less capacity you have to pump water out of the interior part of your system,” Reed explained. “So, the increased river stages we have been seeing here the last several years, coupled with more intense and frequent rainfall, has dictated we need additional pumping capacity to keep the interior part of the system dry.” According to Reed, the river has been gradually increasing in height over the years, which poses a significant problem in interior drainage. “The pumps we now have were designed for river stages we saw in the 60s, 70s and 80s, when a 22 or 23-foot river was high. Now, that is almost an every-year occurrence, and some years, it’s much worse than that,” Reed said. “The problem we were encountering with the existing pump stations

Pipeline, CONTINUED FROM PG. 11 Davis would like for his ground to be returned to how it formerly looked, but he knows that it’ll never be that way again. “I had all timber ground, and it ain’t ever going to come back,” Davis said. “They had to have workspace, so they had 90 feet of workspace and 50 feet of right-of-way, so they destroyed 140 feet and took all my timber off. I can’t grow trees there.” Davis commended the Illinois Department of Agriculture for their work, stating that he was glad they got involved.

“I’m glad they got involved and did what they did, but they can’t take it any farther than that. Someone has to enforce it, and FERC is that guy,” Davis said. As affected landowners such as Davis continue to explore what can be done to rectify the situation as best as it can possibly be, they are aware that the damage is done, but after the matter is eventually settled, at least for Davis, he hopes that in the least, there will be some consideration for what he has gone through because of the Spire STL pipeline project.

were they were not designed to pump against these higher river stages. The higher those stages grow, the less efficient the existing pumps go.” These higher river stages and more frequent rainfall events are contributing to decreased efficiency of the pumps because they’re getting an extended workout that they weren’t ever designed to handle. The solution, then, has been to bolster the overall efficiency of the Sny through the addition of more pumps. The pumps at Hull, both the old and the new, are 58-inch diameter pumps, while both the new and old pumps at Pleasant Hill are 72-inch diameter pumps. “We’re putting in the same size, they’re just designed to be more efficient,” Reed explained. The incorporation of these pumps into the district’s drainage efforts has been a long time coming, as it’s getting more difficult to keep the water out from the interior of the levee. Indeed, water seepage was already a serious issue when the third-highest flood in the Upper Mississippi Valley region’s modern history made drainage efforts difficult in 2008, but the situation hardly changed when the second-highest flood on record struck in 2019. “Seep water is always coming into the drainage district,” Reed said. “There’s always

that pressure from the river, but during flood events it’s even worse— significantly worse. So the seep water is the issue, coupled with heavy rain events at the same time.” And, even though the levee hasn’t endured a breach since the Great Flood of 1993, the seepage, which is intensified by higher river stages, as well as heavier rains the last several seasons, have contributed to thousands of acres of crop loss. “It wasn’t from river flooding, but because of higher river stages,” Reed said. “These new pump stations are state-of-the-art and designed to be more efficient, allowing more pumping capacity during high-river events.” Once the new pumps become fully operational though, work in the Sny Levee Drainage District will still be a long way from completion, as there will need to be plenty of interior infrastructural work to make sure water is being diverted to the pumps and out into the river. “There will definitely be different drainage patterns,” Reed said. Culverts will have to be enlarged to ensure the pumps can be used and steps taken to ensure seep and rainwater have the ability to efficiently move to the pump houses. But, before those issues are tackled, Reed wants to take care of getting the pumps fully operational first. The new pumps are expected to be in working order by the end of summer 2021.

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Fiber internet to impact Calhoun infrastructure By CONNOR ASHLOCK Campbell Publications A major infrastructural project is currently underway in Calhoun County that will affect how residents will interact with the internet. Since 2013, the Illinois Electric Cooperative has been undertaking the enormous task of supplying fiber optic internet throughout the entire county, the largest project ever undertaken by the cooperative in its nearly 85-year-long history in terms of cost and construction, according to Illinois Electric Cooperative General Manager Randy Long. Fiber optic internet promises faster internet speed than traditional means of internet access like dial-up and satellite, which has proven all the more necessary as society becomes more digitized. Now, people can earn degrees online, start and manage online businesses, execute official government duties and stay connected with a global community, unless they have a poor internet connection, which is a common problem in rural areas such as Calhoun County. Though different government agencies define rural and urban differently, the area encompassed by Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Pike and Scott counties is classified by the United States Department of Agriculture as rural. The same is largely true for the Census Bureau, aside from the three urban clusters of Jerseyville, White Hall and Pittsfield, which are dubbed as urban by the Census Bureau because they possess populations greater than 2,500 persons. “Rural residents don’t have the same opportunities as their counterparts,” Long said. “Especially since the pandemic started, people have become more aware of how much broadband is needed in these areas. The need is there and we recognize it more than ever.” Many people, though, are aware that the internet has a history of making itself scarce. If multiple people in one area are using the same interest source, it will normally lag. Though it harkens back to the days when someone had to wait to browse the web because another was on the phone, today the situation is a little more serious. As the pandemic has shown, it can be difficult to get much of anything done if you have multiple people under one roof working from home and remote learning at the same time, as the internet will be too slow for people to work efficiently. As time moves forward, this situation will remain commonplace unless something is done about it, and this is where fiber internet comes in. “Fiber internet allows individuals and families to do more online at the same time,” according to the frequently asked questions page on calhounfiber.com. “Unlike DSL or satellite internet service, fiber has enough bandwidth to handle virtually any amount of internet use.” Currently, 56 miles of fiber optic cable has already been installed that spans the entire length of the county. “It extends up to Pearl, where the fiber source is, and we built south to Brussels,” Long said. “We followed existing poles through the length of the county.” Long expects that over the course of the next

five years, approximately 700 miles of fiber will be strung or buried in the county, reaching 3,000 consumers. He also anticipates the project to cost about $15 million, although grant monies have been assisting in the project’s funding. The 56 miles that have already been stretched down the county will serve as the backbone for the whole fiber optic system, which was achieved in part through the help of Brussels Unit School District and Calhoun Unit School District. “The school districts applied for and received E-rate money that provided partial funding to get broadband service to the school,” Long said. “The Hardin and Brussels schools now have fiber broadband service and we have this backbone running down the county that we can build off of.” E-rate money is provided through the Federal Communications Commission and is set aside for schools and libraries so they can better their telecommunications systems and internet access. Additionally, the co-op was awarded a $3,443,670 Connect Illinois grant, which allows it to build in specific areas of the county. “The grant will allow us to build in Brussels, Hardin, Winneberg, Batchtown and Kampsville,” Long explained. “The requirements of the grant are that we have to build in those areas in the next three years.” Arguably the mightiest task for the co-op, though, is obtaining all the required easements in order to see the project through, which has taken, so far, five years to get to the point they’re at now. Long explained that the co-op has met with landowners and has held community meetings to generate support, answer questions and get the necessary easements signed that will allow for the fiber optic to be installed where it needs to be to ensure access to co-op members and other Calhoun residents. “We have an enormous amount of easements already, and the people of Calhoun have been great about that, but [securing easements] dictates the speed in which we build,” Long said. “A refusal of easements could delay the project or make it impossible to build into some areas.” But, as time goes on, more easements are expected to be obtained, which will allow the co-op to build into the most rural regions of the county. Of course, broadband fiber connection benefits the agricultural community as well, especially Calhoun farmers. Calhoun farmers produce a variety of products that contribute to the state’s reputation for diverse agricultural products, including apples, peaches, beef, pork, pumpkins and grain crops, among others. Those engaged in farming today, no matter the type of operation, are interacting increasingly more with precision agriculture, and growth in research and use of this technologically advanced approach to farming is dramatically affecting all levels of the economy, from local to global. In order to engage effectively with precision agriculture, though, strong and reliable internet is critical. Aside from precision agriculture, farmers in and beyond Calhoun are more than aware of social

media’s usefulness in promoting agricultural products to broader audiences. Online advertising and marketing strategies expand one’s reach from a small locality to an entire region. And the internet hasn’t served to solely broaden the horizon of farms, but farmer’s markets, county fairs, University of Illinois Extension services and other elements of agricultural life. “[Fiber broadband] opens up another avenue to markets and gives farmers the ability to get the data they need in their industry,” Long said. Both agricultural and non-agricultural businesses are relying more on fiber broadband access, meaning that it brings an economical edge to the county as a whole. “It tends to stimulate the economy as a whole,” Long said. “Studies have shown that in rural communities that have adopted broadband access, unemployment tends to fall and employment tends to rise, so it’s probably one of the best economic development tools for today.” For Calhoun County, fiber broadband access is the best option for internet access for another reason, which is the county’s topography. Undulating hills, steep bluffs, long hollows and high ridges add to the distinctiveness of the penninsular county, as well as contribute to its issues with internet access. Julia Eberlin, a Calhoun resident, farmer’s wife and vice president of the Illinois Electric Cooperative’s board of directors, explained that the project has proven to be long and arduous, but in the end,

the board is convinced that the countywide fiber broadband access will positively impact the county in numerous ways, some more obvious than others. “I think it will bring more people in,” Eberlin said. “What we see in rural areas all the time is our young people moving to other places for bigger and better opportunities, so hopefully this will persuade more of them to stay. As a Calhoun resident, I’m very excited about getting fiber.” From an agricultural standpoint, Eberlin noted that farm-related activities are requiring faster and more reliable internet than in the past. “GPS, mapping, precision application of fertilizers and chemicals– it takes more and more internet all the time. For instance, my husband was taking a pesticide application test and it was all online and the licensing was all on the internet,” Eberlin said. As the world continues to transition into a more online format, giving rural residents the tools they need to succeed in business, education and life will include reliable internet access. The effort to provide this reliable access to the residents of Calhoun will take several more years to accomplish, but steps like this are those in the right direction to ensure that better opportunities for individuals are found close to home. Calhoun residents who have yet to sign an easement and are interested in doing so can start the process at www.calhounfiber.com. The website will also be of assistance to those who would like to know more about the project to bring fiber internet to Calhoun County.

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