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ver since COVID-19 made its way into Illinois, Calhoun County has been largely resistant to widespread transmission. Even still, outside of a week and a half free of active cases, the total number of cases in the county has continued to go up and nearing the end of October, it was announced that there were 100 positive cases in the county. Calhoun County Health Department officials confirmed four new cases of COVID-19 Oct. 29, bringing the total number of positives reported in the county to 100, and the cases have since crested that milemarker. Neighboring counties — Pike, Jersey and Greene — hit the 100 mark a while ago. Jersey County most recently has had 576 positives from two different types of COVID-19 testing. There are 72 active cases in that county as of Nov. 1. Pike County has had 434 lab-confirmed cases. And in Greene, the total was 398 positives.

Calhoun was one of only a small number of counties in the double digits, before the Thursday update. Still, though, Calhoun remains one of only a handful of counties without a single COVID-19 associated death. As of an Oct. 30 update, there are 19 active cases in Calhoun County. According to Calhoun officials, 84 have since recovered, bringing the new total to 103. In general, there is concern among some health officials nationally that cases could surge in the coming months if not partially because of the holiday season. Ahead of the season, state health officials have put out guidelines in relation to the holiday activities and celebrations. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is offering recommendations on how to celebrate more safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. During a time when social distancing and limiting the number of people at gatherings is important, special considerations should be taken. “COVID-19 has changed the way we work, live and play and will now change how we plan to celebrate the holidays,� IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike said. “While the safest way to celebrate is with members of your household and connecting with others virtually, we know, for many, the holidays are all about family

and friends, so we want to provide some tips on how to celebrate safer.� Traveling increases the chance of spreading COVID-19. When planning travel, officials urge people to consider the mode of transportation. Traveling by plane, train or bus can mean standing in lines and sitting less than 6 feet from people for long periods of time. Traveling by car may include stops along the way for gas, food and bathroom breaks. Decrease your risk by consistently wearing face coverings during travel, according to a state news release. The news release states if one hosts a holiday gathering, limit the number of guests and try to have as many activities outside as weather permits. If one’s gathering needs to be inside, try to increase airflow by partially opening a couple of windows. Please prepare oneself and guests to wear masks indoors when not eating and drinking. Public officials stress to limit activities in the two weeks before your gathering and ask your guests to do the same. This will decrease the risk of exposure to the virus and further spread. Try to do gift shopping online by looking at local store websites and choosing pick-up options. Grocery shopping online with delivery and curbside pick-up is also

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available in many locations. If a person needs to shop in-person, they are urged to try to go at a time when stores are not as busy. Think about the seating arrangements if you are planning a meal. Keep members of the same household together and try to put space between one family and another. When serving food, avoid a buffetstyle or potluck setting and consider having one person serve all the food so that multiple people are not handling the serving utensils. Also, try to limit the number of people going in and out of areas where food is being prepared – like the kitchen and dining room. If one is sick, do not travel and do not attend gatherings and celebrations. Even if the symptoms are mild, that person may still be able to infect others, and no one wants the gift of sickness this season, the news release states. People are also urged to help stave off illness by getting their flu vaccine now. It takes the body several weeks after receiving the vaccine to build up antibodies that will help protect you from flu, so get it now to help protect you and others during the holidays. For more holiday safety tips, people can go to the IDPH website.

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Calhoun citizens come out to get shots early By JARAD JARMON Calhoun News-Herald Whatever the individual reasons of those getting their flu shots this season, it appears a lot of residents in the county are making sure they are vaccinated. The Calhoun Health Department recently finished up their big flu shot push in October with Boo to the Flu at the village clinics, and they saw a plethora of residents come out to get their shots. Kristi Allgood, registered nurse, said they have, so far, administered close to 500 vaccines this fall — the total amount they would normally administer in a season. And based on previous flu seasons, a majority of flu shots are administered by the end of December. After the new year, the health department sees a much smaller number of people coming in for the shot. Now, Allgood noted that it is not clear whether this is an indication of more new people getting their shot or the normal number of individuals getting the shot, but just doing it earlier, but all the same, noted it was heartening to see so many people come out to get their flu shot. This season, more than previous seasons in some cases, health officials have been urging people to get their flu shots amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “This season more than ever, it is critical that Illinoisans get our flu shots,� Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike said. “Flu and COVID-19 each can cause serious respiratory illness and co-infection could possibly lead to more severe illnesses, hospitalization and even death. “While a vaccine for COVID-19 is still in devel-

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either flu or COVID-19, selfisolate and contact a health care provider. They can talk with you about testing and other measures you should be taking. Influenza antiviral drugs can be a second line of defense for people who get sick with the flu. Many studies have found that in addition to lessening the duration and severity of symptoms, antiviral drugs can prevent flu complications. To find a location to get a flu shot in your community, people are urged to check with their health care provider or local health department. In Calhoun, the health department administers the flu shot throughout the season. While there are no planned clinics in the future, they, by appointment will administer the flu shot curbside. The health department can be reached at 618-5762428. Based on an IDPH influenza surveillance weekly update ending Saturday, Oct. 24, there have been five positive cases of influenza out of the 471 tested. In this season, there have been two influenza-associated intensive care unit (ICU) admissions.

as collateral to encourage the defenBy JARAD JARMON dant to return for their set court date. Calhoun News-Herald Failure to return on the set court Some state lawmakers are seeking date results in more legal penalties changes to various aspects of law in addition to being responsible for enforcement, including bond, and paying the entire monetary bail set those in the field, including Calhoun by the courts. Sheriff Bill Heffington are voicIf the detainee cannot afford to ing their opposition to the proposed pay that 10 percent bond, then they changes. remain in custody until their trial It was at a recent tele-confer- date. ence meeting with State Sen. The majority of prisoners in Illinois Steve McClure, R-Springfield, that are pretrial detainees, meaning they Heffington was given a chance to are imprisoned for crimes for which share his thoughts with the law- they have not been convicted. In the maker. case of violent offenders, or detain“He wanted some perspective on ees the courts determine pose a danhow we felt about all ger to the community, these bills that are bail is denied entirely. coming up that they Âł7KH FULPLQDOV But for many are trying to pass,â€? Illinoisans caught in QHHG WR EH Heffington said. the justice system, Among the issues UHVSRQVLEOH IRU being stuck behind addressed during bars despite being meeting were poten- WKHLU DFWLRQV DV presumed innocent is tial changes to the ZHOO 7KH SROLFH the cost of economic bond system, police disparity and being licensing and tweaks RIILFHUV DUH ´ unable to post bond to the process when for release. filing a complaint Heffington was Bill Heffington concerned about an officer. In what these Calhoun County Sheriff those conversations changes might mean with the state senator, for law enforcement the considerations of removing bond and the public good. was at the top of the discussion. “The criminals need to be responSome state lawmakers are look- sible for their actions as well,â€? ing to reform the cash bail system in Heffington said. “The police officers Illinois, mainly by ending the use of are. It seems like, with these crimimoney bonds as a factor in prevent- nals, they don’t want to put them in ing a suspect’s release. jail. They just want to let them run State Sen. Robert Peters and State loose all of the time. That is what part Rep. Justin Slaughter, both Chicago of this no bond [legislation] is.â€? Democrats, will attempt to end the Heffington agreed that the jails, use of money bonds by sponsoring which are taxed on a regular basis, a forthcoming, yet-to-be-filed bill would likely be more freed up, but known as the Pretrial Fairness Act. doing so misses the point. In January, Gov. JB Pritzker put “The jails are going to be freed ending cash bail at the top of his up more,â€? Heffington said. “But the administration’s criminal justice thing of it is — the people we deal agenda for the year. with, [we deal with} three, four, Bail is a set of conditions that five times. Over and over, we keep can be set by the court that must be dealing with them. They turn them met in order to for a suspect to be loose, and we are dealing with them released from custody before or after again. The problem is not fixed‌ It a conviction. is always the same old people over In Illinois, if a monetary bail is and over and over. So when you turn set, an individual in custody must them loose, most of the time, they are pay 10 percent of the dollar amount doing it again.â€? set as a bond in order to be released. The state holds on to that 10 percent (See, BOND, A2)

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Americans have forgotten original purpose of Veterans Day

By BILL HOAGLAND Frank Blue, a friend from my law school days, describes himself as an amateur historian of the first world war. He is actually much more than an amateur historian about the subject; he could probably teach a collegelevel course about it if he wanted to. His studies have included not only extensive book research but also personal visits to the various battle sites, memorials and cemeteries relating to this conflict. He has graciously shared with me and others the end product of this pursuit, and I must say, from a historical perspective, there is a lot about that war that will always be pertinent, whether we care to consider those historical lessons or not. Unfortunately, Americans today know very little about the so-called first world war, also known

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(Continued from A1) Heffington said residents don’t want these people threatening the community. If anything, from Heffington’s perspective, the justice system needs to be more stringent and not the other way around. “We got to make these criminals accountable for their actions,� he said. Some state lawmakers argue the bond is a form of systemic injustice in itself. “I don’t know if there’s a more obvious indicator that our society has a major issue with systemic injustices than the fact that a lack of pretrial fairness results in people staying locked up simply because they are poor,� State Sen. Peters said in a news release. “There are many, many steps along the road toward winning real safety and justice, but the first is to abolish cash bail so that the rich don’t have a major advantage in our deeply flawed justice system.� Peters said he is considering filing the bill for the upcoming fall veto session, but if he doesn’t think it has the necessary support to pass during the six-day session scheduled for Nov. 17-19 and Dec. 1-3, he would reintroduce it in 2021 during the regular session with a new General Assembly. Recently, the Senate Criminal Law Committee and the Special Committee on Public Safety held a joint hearing, which Peters co-chaired, that brought in advocates, experts and detractors to testify regarding the proposition of ending cash bail. The Coalition To End Money Bond, which has been lobbying for bail reform since 2016, partnered with Peters on multiple town halls and promotional materials to explain the Pretrial Fairness Act and garner support for its passage. Malik Alim served as one of the coalition’s witnesses at the hearing. “[Money bail] disproportionately affects Black communities,� Alim said. “A study from the University of California suggests that Black and brown people are more likely to be ordered to pay higher money bonds, and given the real existence of the racial wealth gap, those same people are less likely to bond out.� That 2017 UCLA study found that in Los Angeles specifically, between 2012 and 2016, Black and Latina women disproportionately bore the financial cost of paying for bond. Of nearly $200 million paid for bail bonds over that period, $92.1 million was paid for by Latinos, $40.7 million by African Americans, and $37.9 million by white residents. These numbers don’t translate directly to Illinois. Black Illinoisans, however, make up half of all jailed detainees, and about 60 percent of prison detainees, despite making up about 15 percent of the state’s population. According to the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, about 90 percent of jailed individuals are pretrial detainees. Witnesses from the coalition told lawmakers that the current system is wealth-based incarceration, and that a purely riskbased system would be more appropriate where only detainees determined to be potential risks can be held before their trial. Wayne County Sheriff Mike Everett, testifying on behalf of the Illinois Sheriff’s Association, provided an overview of concerns he said the association and other law enforcement bodies had about ending cash bail. On the financial side, Everett said, falling budgets for agencies involved in the criminal

as The Great War, World War I and, ironically, “The War to End All Wars.� From a statistical standpoint, the numbers of deaths and casualties in the first world war are almost beyond comprehension. During the four-anda-half years of war, the total combat deaths were in excess of 7 million, and the total civilian deaths were in excess of 10 million. And if you are beyond being numbed by an astronomical number of human deaths, here is a statistic that may strike a chord: more than 8 million horses were also killed in that war. It was truly a horrible, trench-war conflict made worse by the fact that this war could have easily been avoided. Americans generally know nothing about the First World War other than the fact that it occurred from 1914 to 1918 and involved primarily Euro-

justice system, unfunded mandates tied to imposed reforms and a general loss of revenue for courts, law enforcement and victim services were all issues related to ending cash bail. Everett likened cash bail to taxes, paying for a permit or applying for a license in that the cost of those actions and penalties help fund and sustain the system in charge of them. “I’m not here to tell you we believe that the system should create financial constraints that are unachievable for people,� Everett said. “But we do believe that there needs to be some form of accountability, and we would argue a financial system helps support that accountability.� Everett also said that without cash bail, it could lead to more suspects missing their set court date and make Illinois communities less safe. Marcia Meis, director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, cited the Illinois Supreme Court’s commission on pretrial practices during

peans. So why grieve about it, right? What most Americans don’t appreciate is that in the 137 days in which we were actually involved in combat, more than 117,000 American soldiers were killed — twice the number of American deaths in the entire Vietnam War. On average, we were losing 850 soldiers per day, more than twice the average number of Americans being killed per day in World War II. After the first world war was over, Congress established the American Battlefields Monument Commission, whose mission it was to create and maintain memorials and cemeteries for our fallen soldiers including those buried in Europe. My friend Frank made it a point over the years to visit not only these memorials and cemeteries but also the battlefields where our boys fell.

her testimony at the hearing. That commission published its final report in April, which offered 54 recommendations for reforming the pretrial system to remove inequities and improve outcomes, as the current system is often discriminatory and does not follow the intent of the policies behind it. Meis said the commission found the Illinois Supreme Court and the Illinois General Assembly “should implement rules and statutes to reflect the evolving goals of pretrial justice and resolve internal conflicts within the statutes that are inconsistent with the presumption that conditions of release will be non-monetary, least restrictive, and considerate of the financial ability of the accused.“ According to the testimony of Judge Robbin Stuckert, who chaired the pretrial practices commission, while the commission did not come to an agreement on whether or not to end cash bail, it’s clear the pretrial justice system in Illinois needs an overhaul.

And here is the most unsettling part of Frank’s mission, except for a retired military officer formerly in charge of the Somme American Cemetery in France, he never encountered another American during his numerous visits to the World War I memorials, cemeteries and battlefields — not one. The war officially ended at 11 a.m., Nov. 11, 1918. One year later, Congress declared Nov. 11 as a day to remember our fallen soldiers of World War I; this holiday was designated as Armistice Day. Since then, the name has been changed to “Veterans Day,� and we are now to honor all military veterans who have served on behalf of the United States. So if it is your inclination to remember veterans on Veterans Day, how about a brief thought or prayer for those brave American souls in the

“Establishing a robust and effective pretrial system in Illinois is the first and most crucial step towards minimizing and eventually eliminating cash bail,� she said. “However, simply eliminating cash bail at the outset without first implementing meaningful reforms and dedicating adequate resources to allow evidencebased risk assessment and supervision would be premature.� Also in the meeting with State Sen. McClure, Heffington and others in law enforcement pushed back on other rumbling considerations like requiring police officer to have a state license. Heffington said aside from the additional financial burden of such a move on already financially struggling departments like that in Calhoun, it would also be overkill on top of the multitudes of requirements law enforcement also face. –––––––––––––––––––––– This article included information provided by Raymon Troncoso of Capitol News Illinois.

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Batchtown was hopping Saturday night, Oct. 31, Halloween, with a full moon and the young ones in costume. Most of the houses set treats outside in enclosed bags that were safe and filled with goodies. The Women’s Club had a table on Main Street with their candy that Barb Sperlo and Jean Tepen had made ahead of time. Barb and husband, Mike and Marcy Klockenkemper handed them out. It was a fun evening with many parents walking with their trickor-treaters, or hauling them around on four-wheelers with trailers filled with hay bales to ride on. Everyone had a good time. William Rose celebrated his 16th birthday, Sunday, Nov. 1, at his parents’ home. Brad and Anna and the family, Bradley Emma and Nick, entertained grandparents Gary and Dianne Rose and Marilyn Klockenkemper, along with other friends and relatives on Will’s important day. Happy birthday, Will. Have a wonderful year. Jeremy Russell celebrated his birthday Friday, Oct 31. Angie and the girls, Zoe and Sadie, took him out for supper. Have a great year, Jeremy. Kenny and Bette Eilerman went to visit Bryan and Lisa Lumpking and grandkids Conner and Madison at their home in Linn, Mo., last week for a few days. They had a good time playing with the kids and catching up on what they had been doing. Mike and Barb Sperlo took a trip to Amana, Iowa, last week

and enjoyed the quaint Amish atmosphere and shops. It was a pretty site to see the color changes of fall in the trees and landscape along the way. Verann Klockenkemper visited Ted and Elda Hayn and Bill and Elaine Titus last week. Cindy and Steve Mezorous, Jeremy and Angie Russell and the girls, Zoe and Sadie, visited Linda Russell, took a walk on the farm and enjoyed the good weather days of fall outdoors. Halloween night, Bernie and Robin Hillen entertained the children of their sons, Jamie, Mark and Luke. They enjoyed being at their house on Halloween. The Angel Ministries will be closed this week because of the rise in coronavirus cases. Robin Hillen can be contacted for emergencies from people who need food. Her number is 618-363-5239. Lindy and Martha Bick had their four grandchildren, Alice and Ian Schaltze and Levi and Claire Bick, home to visit this past week. All had a good time before and during Halloween. Grandparents Tony and Jana Sievers and Jennifer took the kids, Mari and Tae, to Batchtown to go trick-or-treating Halloween night and had a great time. Happy birthday greetings to Jim Twichell who celebrated his birthday on Nov. 3. Have a great day, Jim. We wish you continued good health in the new year. Wish Randy Coughlin good health and a speedy recovery after a recent illness.

Wilma Krysal’s visitors were Terry Stumpf and Michelle Wieneke, who came by to take Wilma to the doctor and visit with her during the week. The St. Vincent DePaul of Calhoun County 24-hour helpline is available. Call 618310-1141 for support for utilities, rent/Mortgage, GED and finding other agencies. Happy wedding anniversary to Jim and Arlene Brodbeck who were married 54 years ago on Oct. 29. Birthday greetings to Barb Bick who celebrated her birthday on Oct. 28. She was pleasantly surprised by a visit from her daughter Lynn Caselton from Hillsboro. Lynn surprised her mother with a gift certificate and they enjoyed lunch and time together. Vera Droege visited with her granddaughter, Davonti, in Indianapolis, Ind., for three weeks. Her daughter, Divina, had her house damaged due to a car running into the house. The damage was very severe and will require a lot of repairs. They are fortunate that they were not injured. –––––––––––––––––– A Deer Hunter’s Prayer We pray our sights be straight And our aim be true We pray for no pain to the game we pursue We thank thee for the sights in our stands We pray for safety one and all We pray we may return next fall. –– S Elliot

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The Kampsville Legion Post 1083 will have a carry-out only fish dinner for veterans and their families on Saturday, Nov. 14 at noon. Thank you to all the men and women who have served to keep our country safe. Unit 40 students, don’t forget to pick up your school lunches on St. Anselm’s parking lot from Harvey and Loyd. St. Norbert’s students enjoyed celebrating All Saints Day parading through town on Monday. They didn’t get to celebrate it as they usually did, but they still studied their saints and dressed as them and marched through town. Happy fourth birthday to Felicity Kuhlman on the 27th and a very happy 70th birthday to Lester Benz on the 28th. A very happy first birthday to Jackson Finch on Oct. 29. Rev. Fraizier celebrated his birthday on Oct. 31. Stephen, Britney, Hinley, Harlow, Harry and Harvey Hayn welcomed the newest addition to the Hayn family. Houston Hayn made his arrival on Wednesday, Oct. 27, weighing 8 lbs and 15 oz. Congratula-

25 Years Ago November 15, 1995 Small Acreage Working For You seminar is scheduled for Saturday, February 10, 1996, starting at 8:30 a.m. at Lake Land College, Mattoon, Ill. Landowners, growers and the public can explore opportunities for alternative production on small acreage at this seminar through breakout sessions, panel discussions and lectures. Topics will include: pumpkins, herbs, wildlife farming, dried flowers, strawberries, land and woodlot management, orchards, small scale livestock, vegetables, greenhouse production, small farm finance and evaluating and developing markets. A registration fee of $20 per person is due by February 2, which includes a meal, session proceedings and fact sheets. Couples may attend for a fee of $35. 50 Years Ago October 29, 1970 How a Jersey County soldier, Sp4 Floyd Alexander, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Alexander of Dow, played “dead” for three hours is recounted in a report of the Vietnam Battle of Ripcord by Don Hirst in a military newspaper dated August 29. Don Hirst is a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Carrol Hirst of Kampsville and a son of Kenneth Hirst in Baltimore, MD. He is a news photographer for the “Overseas Weekly Press Mission” in Vietnam. His family had not heard from him for a long time and this item was the first news from him, which they were very glad to read.

tions Hayn family. Baby Huey is perfect, and I’m sure he is getting lots of love and attention from his siblings. Also welcoming a new addition, Deputy Kennedy welcomed baby Liam Elliott Baalman on Oct. 30, weighing 8 lbs. and 3 oz. Congratulations, Kennedy and Gus. I was heartbroken to hear of the death this week of Craig Joseph. I watched Craig grow up in this town, and he’s the age of my oldest two daughters. So, he ran around with my kids and all of the kids that I hold dear. As anyone can tell you in this town, I am all about the kids. One of the favorite things of Craig that I can share is his love for bike riding -- not just bike riding, but trick bike riding. He did all kinds of impressive tricks on his bike, and he could ride a wheelie for a mile. Please keep Craig’s family in your prayers. Please add Mary Jo Kress to your prayers and continue prayers for Bill Schumann, Joyce Blumenberg, Kurt Roth, Linda Herkert, Mark Baalman, Mathias Baker, Jim Hill, Joe Gress, Cathy Taul, Eileen Gardner and Chasity Wickenhauser.

He wrote: “ It was a time when bravery was commonplace and sheer terror the normal state of mind...” The experience of the Jersey County serviceman is proof. The harrowing experience of Sp4 Alexander is recounted as follows: “While the weary GIs on Ripcord began the task of getting ready for the extraction slated to begin before dawn, Sp4 Floyd Alexander was sitting several miles away, still trying to get used to the fact that he was alive. Early that morning, the young forward observer was with Alpha Company when it was hard-hit by the NVA. “We were getting ready to leave our NDP (night defensive position) when mortars started popping. Then there were satchel charges and AK fire. ‘We were overrun.’” “A burst of fire killed the artillery FO and blinded another GI near Alexander. They were separated from the rest of the company, so Alexander covered the wounded GI with his own body and played dead for more than three hours. “The worst moment came when an NVA soldier padded silently over to where the two GIs laid and stared at them for several minutes. ‘”He was carrying an AK and wearing sandals,’ said a stillshaken Alexander. ‘He stared at me and then he just walked off. I was scared and praying the whole time, believe me.’ “That night, Alexander and his wounded buddy rejoined their company. ‘I didn’t find out about Ripcord until we got back from the field,’ he concluded.”

75 Years Ago November 15, 1945 Raymond J. Flatt of the East Hardin area lost a wagon load of soybeans last Friday night when someone loaded the already combined beans into a rubber-tired wagon and drove off with it behind their car. Flatt, who lives on one of the L.O. Eagleton farms in East Hardin, had been combining beans and he had left a regular wagon with the box full of beans and an iron wheel wagon with the box partly filled. The thieves hitched their auto to a rubber-tired wagon taken from the Justus Russell farm nearby and scooped about 35 bushels of the beans into the wagon, driving off. Sheriff Maguire of Jersey County has not located the pilferers as yet, it is said. 100 Years Ago November 4, 1920 The school hot lunch is being advocated by some Red Cross workers throughout Illinois as a solution of underweight among school children. In many of the rural schools of the state, the plans have been carried out with much success. Many reasons have been given for the small percentage of schools that have carried out the hot lunch plan-- lack of time for the teacher to prepare the lunch, lack of funds from which to provide it and lack of cooperation on the part of the parents, many of whom feel it is a new-fangled idea and most unnecessary. All of these problems are being solved in the communities by the Red Cross through demonstrations of simple methods of preparing the lunches. With the coming of the school hot lunch as a firmly established institution, betternourished children and better students should result.

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A really hard frost last Sunday night with everything covered in a white coating this morning. Although, the weatherman says we all are in store for a wonderful week ahead-- in the low to mid-70s and no rain. It is a very unusual fall so far. And of course, the time change Saturday night was nice to get an extra hour of sleep, but I sure don’t approve of it getting dark so early. Oh well. It is what it is! Congratulations to Matthew Baecht, son of Keith and Becky Baecht, who was honored on Saturday, Oct. 24, on his accomplishments of becoming an Eagle Scout. The ceremony was held at Hope Lutheran Church in Jerseyville with attendance from his grandparents, George and Yvonne Baecht of Golden Eagle and John and Sue Kinchloe of Meppen, along with Brittany Sievers of Springfield and Jarod Sievers of Texas and his son, Aiden. Matthew’s accomplishments included 21 merit badges, along with demonstrating scout spirit and leadership over the years. Afterward, Becky had prepared dinner for the above mentioned in his honor. So proud of all your accomplishments, Matthew. I know this required a lot of hard work on your part but the end result was outstanding! Congratulations to Ryan Ferguson and Brittney Tepen, who were wed on Halloween Eve in a beautiful outdoor ceremony on the property of her sister and husband, Kody and Amber Ewen, in Batchtown. Because of the coronavirus, only immediate family attended. A dinner was held afterward at the Ewen home. Brittney is the daughter of Joe and Angie Tepen of Brussels. The couple is hoping that a year from now, on their first anniversary, everything is back to some kind of normal, and they will be able to have a delayed reception to celebrate with family and friends. On Monday, I met Cyndi Axford of Chesterfield, Mo., for a delicious lunch at Lewis and Clark Restaurant on Main Street in St. Charles. Afterward, she accompanied me to see my cardiologist, Dr. Ziaee at the SSM Professional Building. Tracey LaMarsh of Meppen is Dr. Ziaee’s nurse, always nice

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Happening CANCELLATION: St. Matthew turtle soup/chicken and dumpling event. Because of the recent outbreak of coronavirus cases in Calhoun, along with strict rules and regulations for this type of event, as well as Gov. JB Pritzker’s latest announcement, the decision to cancel was made. Plans to return next year around this time. ONGOING Saturday evening: There is a prayer service on Saturday nights at the football field at Calhoun High School. Many others are also being prayed for too. This event is open to everyone.

to see her. On Halloween evening, Gary Fortschneider of the Deer Plain area hosted a get-together at his home for a few close friends. He had prepared an outstanding meal for all in attendance, complete with bonfires and many in costume. The event was held outdoors to allow for social distancing. The trunk or treat at Brussels Grade School was well attended on Saturday evening on the school parking lot. Thanks to Erna Halemeyer for representing St. Matthew Church and handing out bagged treats. John and Julie Carnes and Caleb of Edwardsville were visitors and dinner guests on Sunday of Francis and Liz Toppmeyer and myself. Many thanks to John for all the work he accomplished while here. He worked all afternoon doing lots of outside chores needing to be done before fall ends, likewise Julie and Caleb helped her parents. I’m sure by now you have either heard or read where St. Matthew Lutheran Church had to cancel their drive-thru turtle soup/chicken and dumplings supper scheduled for this Saturday, Nov. 7. Because of the rise in COVID cases in Calhoun, regulations by the health department and Gov. JB Pritzker’s latest announcements, it had to be done. I am so sorry about this! Birthday blessings this week to Terri Knight, Becky Baecht, Debbie Weinman, John Brangenberg, Kyle Snyders, Kelly Lawrence, Ed Kinder, Angie LaMarsh, Tammi Snyders, Chloe White, Norma Fiedler, Laura Hazelwonder, Bernie

Mager, Orville Fiedler and all others celebrating their natal day this week. Happy anniversary to Dennis and Ann Patton, Ed and Donna Adams, Bill and Gloria Ohlendorf, Marty and Kelsey Meyer and all other couples celebrating their wedding anniversary this week. My prayer this week was sent to me by my son, John Carnes. and given to him by his neighbor Rev. Larry Busch. Thanks to both of them. ––––––––––––––––––––––– PRAYER OF THE WEEK: Dear Father, Living in uncertain times, You are a certain God. Seeing turmoil all around us, You are the peace within us. And though the future may seem dim, You are the Light that illuminates our path forward. May we remember the high cost that was paid to live in One Nation under God. May we not be fractured by politics or pettiness, but stand together as an indivisible people, ready to face the challenges of our future. May we graciously live within the freedom and liberty endowed to us by our Creator. And may we seek Justice for all - no matter race, color or creed. Though imperfect, let us become a more perfect union. Sometimes divided, let us learn to live indivisibly. And at times ungrateful, let we, the people, be grateful for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Amen.

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DANNY PHILLIPS On October 24, 2020, Danny Phillips age 51 lay down his earthly body to be met by his heavenly father one hour later at 1pm. Danny was the loving son of Sherrie (Paul) Edgell and Danny (Cindy) Phillips. Danny will be remembered fondly by family and friends. He will be carried in the hearts of his long time love - Irma Crisswell, Sons – Andrew Phillips, Timothy Edgell, and Shawn (Katelyn) Crisswell, Brothers – Eric (Andrea) Edgell and Danny-Joe (Vanessa) Gress, Sisters- Carrina (Charles Jr.) Webster, Ashlan (Travis) Wedding, Shyla (Bryan) Arcasa, and Michelle Perry, his Grandmother – Shirley (Gust) Ford, and his

five grandchildren. Danny will also be dearly missed by his many nieces and nephews. Some may remember Danny from working in concrete at Hardin Ready Mix or for his beautiful landscaping. Others who knew him will remember Danny enjoyed spending time with family and friends as well as fishing. Danny enjoyed the outdoors, working with his hands, and could often be seen spending time with his dogs. Visitation was from 9-11am Friday October 30, 2020 with services following. As an alternative to flowers, friends and family who so wish, may make any monetary tributes for Danny to Gress, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral home.

CRAIG RYAN JOSEPH Craig Ryan Joseph, 33, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 at his home. He was born March 23, 1987 in Clearwater, Florida, son of Alex Joseph and Christine Hazelwonder. Craig spent his entire childhood growing up in Kampsville but currently lived in Jerseyville, IL. He is survived by his two sons; Riley and Konnor Joseph, mother; Christine Hazelwonder, sister; Lauren Joseph and her fiancĂŠe Aaron Herrmann, three nieces; Harper, Gracie, and Evalyne Herrmann, stepmother; Becky Joseph, two half-brothers; Johnny and Randy Hazelwonder, and numerous cousins. Craig loved to ride dirt bikes and spend time with his children and family. He was currently employed by BP construction and has been a roofer and construction worker most of his adult life.

He was preceded in death by his father, Alex Joseph and grandmother, Barbara Joseph. A Celebration of Life service was held Tuesday, November 3, 2020 from 6 to 8 pm at Gress, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Hardin, Il. A private burial will take place at a later date. Online condolences and guest book may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf. com.

grandchildren my top priority was reading my bible because I’m studying for my final exam. My Lord said come unto me.� – Alice Drowns. A memorial was held 6:00 pm Saturday October 24, 2020 at Preston Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. Pastor Ken Stewart will officiate. A visitation was held from 4 to 6 p.m. prior to the funeral service. Memorials may be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital Midwest Affiliate, 4722 North Sheridan Road, Peoria, IL 61614 or South Pekin Congregational Church, 202 Meyers St., South Pekin, IL 61564. Arrangements have been entrusted to Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com

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Morgan Claire Kist and Phillip Charles Stewart were wed at Ashery Lane Farm in Mayer, Minn., on Sept. 26, 2020. Morgan graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in nursing. She is employed by Axonics as a clinical specialist trainee. Phillip graduated from Gustavus University in Minnesota and is a spinal physician assistant at United Hospital in St. Paul, Minn. After a honeymoon in Tahiti, they are making their home in St. Paul, Minn. Morgan is the granddaughter of Cecilia Mueller of Hardin and cousin of Sarah Kinder of Brussels.

CALHOUN COUNCIL FOR SENIOR NEWS Our normal business hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call the Senior Center (618-5769567) for any assistance that can be provided via phone, curb-side and/or email. I will be glad to give you any guidance or do anything online that I can assist you with as well. Medicare Part D (Prescription Drug Coverage) Open Enrollment Period ends on Dec. 7. I still have a few appointments available. Please call in soon if you need an appointment. South County Retirement Center – Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to noon, I will be at the South County Retirement Center in Brussels to do a curbside pick-up of medication lists for anyone wanting a review of your Medicare Part D Coverage. Please make sure you have the name of the medication, dosage, how often you take it and whether it is a tablet or capsule. I will then bring back results for 2021 Medicare Part D plans for those people on Friday, Nov. 20, 9 a.m. to noon.

Lunch, Monday-Friday is from 11 a.m. to noon: Curbside carryouts only because of coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. For those over 60, donate what you can afford. For those under 60, one must pay $6, the full cost of the meal. Wednesday, Nov 4: Country fried steak & gravy, mashed potatoes & gravy, buttered corn and apple brown betty. Thursday, Nov 5: BBQ chicken, parmesan baked potatoes, spinach & mushrooms, butterscotch pudding and juice. Friday, Nov 6: Shrimp poppers, four-bean salad, sautĂŠed cabbage, oatmeal raisin cookies and juice. Monday, Nov 9: Harvest Chicken Casserole, rosemary potatoes, beets, peanut butter brownies and juice. Tuesday, Nov 10: Grilled ham & swiss sandwich, California blend vegetables, calico beans, tapioca pudding and juice. Wednesday, Nov 11: Lemon baked fish, long grain & wild rice blend, broccoli with cheese sauce, ambrosia

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November is American Diabetes Month. General symptoms of diabetes are: Q Increased hunger Q Increased thirst Q Weight loss Q Frequent urination Q Blurry vision Q Extreme fatigue Q Sores that don’t heal In men, specifically, symptoms can include: Q Decreased sex drive Q Erectile dysfunction (ED) Q Poor muscle strength In women, specifically, symptoms can include: Q Urinary tract infections Q Yeast infections Q Dry, itchy skin

Calhoun Elementary School honor roll announced By JARAD JARMON Calhoun News-Herald The list of first-quarter honor rollers at the Calhoun Elementary School has been announced. Those on the fifth-grade honor roll list are: Parker Baalman, Jude Bailey, Earl Elmore, Anjalee Fanning, Allie Franke, Peyton Garrett, Colton Hall, Abner Hillen, Hannah Louque, Bud Nance, Warner Pluester, Addison Ross, Mya Sievers, Raelynn Sievers, Ronni Simon, Kaitlyn Sprong and Keaton Titus. Those on the sixth-grade honor roll list are: Caroline

Adams, Lucy Baalman, Noah Bailey, Henry Barczewski, Elijah Bick, Jake Brannan, Tanner Churchman, Lane Eilerman, Waylon Fanning, Bryant Friedel, Ian Gilman, Jordan Hillen, Bralyn Lammay, Layla Longnecker, Riley Lorsbach, Will Lorton, Charlie Matthews, Lilly Pelletier, Walter Pluester, Carlin Pohlman, Colton Roate, Thomas Roth, Walker Sibley, Carson Sievers, Liam Simon, Matthew Sut-

tles, Cheyenne Sunderland, Easton Wallendorf, August Webster and Annie Wilson. Those on the seventhgrade honor roll list are: Anabel Eilerman, Marissa Fraley, Stella Gress, Rodney Johnson, Hannah Klaas, Mia Krysl, Karleigh Mason, Tamara Osterman, Carly Pohlman, Emma Rose, Hudson Roth and Kiera Sievers. Those on the eighthgrade honor roll list are: Seth Deffenbaugh, Jolene

Fanning, Jenna Fraley, Patrick Friedel, Audrey Gilman, Claire Gould, Laura Green, Jake Hillen, Josie Hoagland, Kayden Johnes, Eve Kasinger, Cooper Klocke, Grant Kronable, Conner Longnecker, Charles Lorsbach, Mary Pluester, Braden Pohlman, Anna Oswald, Grace Sagez, Wyatt Sibley, Lila Simon, Jake Snyders, Drew Wallendorf and Jack Webster.

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St. Jude Novena May the sacred heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved, throughout the world now and forever. Sacred heart of Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, helper of helpless, pray for us. Thank you, St. Jude KS

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Irvin and Soon Graham of rural Hamburg recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family. The couple was united in marriage on Oct. 19, 1970, at the Methodist Church in Seoul, South Korea. Soon is a lifelong homemaker, and Irvin is a 34-year retiree of Laclede Steel Company in Alton. Irvin also retired after 18 years from the Illinois Department of Transportation at the Brussels and Kampsville ferries. The Grahams are the parents of Cory Graham of Springfield.

ALICE C. DROWNS Alice Carol Drowns, 81, of Pekin passed away on October 19, 2020 at 9:27 a.m. at Hallmark Healthcare of Pekin. Born June 22, 1939 in Hamburg Illinois to Howard and Mae (Downs) Crader. She first married Raymond Holzwarth in 1957 in Hamburg Illinois he passed away on October 29, 1993. She then went on to marry Wesley M Drowns on April 21, 1995 in Pekin he passed away on May 3, 2019. Surviving are three sons, Chuck Holzwarth of Sherman, Tom (Kim) Holzwarth of Virden, Dale (Jami) Holzwarth of Pekin; four step children, Marvin (Ruth) Drowns of Aledo, David, Jon Drowns both of Pekin, Tammy (Darren) Sundell of KY; five grandchildren, Dustin (Betsy) Holzwarth, Brett (Sharon) Holzwarth, Zach Gillespie, Lauren, Kristen Holzwarth; five greatgrandchildren, Hayden, Stevie, Amelia, Dixie Holzwarth, Oliver Gillespie; many stepgrandchildren and one sister, Audrey Allen of Jerseyville. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Dale and Leo Crader. She worked in the Pekin office of Dr. Dale Harrison for 20 years retiring in 2007. Alice enjoyed cooking, gardening, listening to country and western music, watching the St. Louis Cardinals and WWE wrestling matches. “I love my children and

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- Abraham Lincoln married Mary Todd in Springfield, IL. - A patent for an artificial leg was granted to Benjamin Palmer. - Scottish obstetrician James Young Simpson discovered the anethestic qualities of chloroform. - James and John Ritty patented the first cash register. - In Egypt, Howard Carter discovered the entry of the lost tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamen. - Nellie T. Ross of Wyoming was elected America’s first woman governor so she could serve out the remaining term of her late husband, William B. Ross. - During World War II, the U.S. modified its neutrality stance with the Neutrality Act of 1939. The new policy allowed cash-and-carry purchases of arms by belligerents. - At the 40th National Automobile Show the first air-conditioned car was put on display. - During World War II, Axis forces retreated from El Alamein in North Africa. It was a major victory for the British. - In the United States, the National Security Agency (NSA) was established. - Soviet forces enter Hungary in order to suppress the uprising that

had begun on October 23, 1956. - Lee Ann Roberts Breedlove became the first woman to exceed 300 mph when she went 308.5 mph. - Former King Peter II of Yugoslavia died in Denver, CO. He was the first European king or queen to die and to be buried in the U.S. - Iranian militants seized the U.S. embassy in Tehran and took 63 Americans hostage (90 total hostages). The militants, mostly students, demanded that the U.S. send the former shah back to Iran to stand trial. Many hostages were later released, but 52 were held for the next 14 months. - The second scheduled flight of the space shuttle Columbia was canceled with only 31 seconds left in the countdown. - Nicaragua held its first free elections in 56 years. - Soviet defector Vitaly Yurchenko announced he was returning to the Soviet Union. He had charged that he had been kidnapped by the CIA. - About a million East Germans filled the streets of East Berlin in a pro-democracy rally. - Iraq issued a statement saying it was prepared to fight a “dangerous war� rather than give up Kuwait. - Ronald Reagan opened his

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Calhoun County police and traffic The following police reports were filed between October 1 and October 30. These reports are public information and are obtained from the Calhoun County Circuit Clerk’s office. All individuals have been arrested and charged, or cited in the case of traffic violations. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The following individual was charged with a felony: Green, Eric T., dob 03-311983, aggravated fleeing police/21 mph over limit. The following individual was charged with a conservation violation: Smith, Joseph Chris, dob 01-29-1963, operating watercraft/no personal flotation device age under 13. The following individuals were charged with a DUI: Seidler, Dustin A., dob 09-07-1983, driving under the influence of alcohol. Holland, Charles M., dob 03-05-1970, driving under the influence of alcohol. The following individuals were charged with traffic violations: Wallschleager, Linessa

L., dob 11-15-1980, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Mayall, Georgia D., dob 08-31-1969, driving 11-14 mph above limit. Green, Derric Wayne, dob 06-21-1990, operate uninsured motor vehicle. Rogers, Conel Howard IV, dob 10-11-1998, no valid registration/1st and 2nd. Raile, Sidney L., dob 08-18-1941, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Jenkins, Jacob L., dob 06-22-1998, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Cox, Alexis R., dob 10-042003, driving 21-25 mph above limit Greer, Tevin T., dob 05-171992, driving on revoked license. Sequeira, Roger Ceasar, dob 12-18-1986, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Smith, Jacob L., dob 09-031996, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Bennett, Jayson John Thomas, dob 10-05-1982, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Shadix, John C., dob 04-11-1968, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Kluefer, Nicholas T., dob 02-06-1979, violate license classification 1st & 2nd. Clarkson, Angela R., dob,

04-28-1983, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Kamp, Caroline C., dob 11-29-1992, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Hale, Benjamin T., dob 03-07-1982, unlicensed. McAllister, Kory M., dob 03-20-1978, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Davis, Jessica Louise, dob 11-20-1981, disregarding official traffic-control device. Adair, Jason E., dob 03-281972, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Hoeft, John L., dob 04-122000, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Hale, Benjamin T., dob 03-07-1982, unlawful possession cannabis/passenger. Smith, Christina J., dob 11-14-1971, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Hansen, Jennifer L., dob 07-29-1974, unlawful possession cannabis/passenger, transportation/carry alcohol liquor/passenger. Churchich, Nick Jason, dob 07-30-1973, driving on revoked license, transportation/carry alcohol liquor/ driver, unlawful possession cannabis/driver. Walker, Tyler A., dob 04-14-1989, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Seidler, Dustin A., dob

9-07-1983, driving on suspended license, drive/operate non-highway vehicle. Slone, Megan A., dob 10-08-1999, driving 15-20 mph above limit. Maggos, Mark A., dob 10-03-1953, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Lee, Charles H., dob 08-181955, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Ruplinger, Francis John, dob 12-29-1955, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Marascalco, Joseph T., dob 04-25-1974, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Rathjen, Justin Lynn, dob 02-08-1981, driving 21-25 mph above limit. Maberry, Steven M., dob 09-28-1953, disregarding official traffic-control device. Holland, Charles M., dob 03-05-1970, transportation/ carry alcohol liquor/driver, not driving on right side of road, improper turn at intersection. Has your charge been amended, reduced or dropped or have you been found not guilty? Email cnhnews@ campbellpublications.net to be considered for a status update on your court proceeding. Please include name and case number.

Dispositions Felonies: Pressnall, Kyle A., dob n/a, was found guilty on a charge of residential burglary, 8 years Department of Corrections, 92 days credit for time served county jail; will not prosecute on a charge of possession of meth less than 5 grams; was found guilty on a charge of burglary, 8 years Department of Corrections; will not prosecute on a charge

of theft/control less than $500; was found guilty on a charge of burglary, 8 years Department of Corrections; will not prosecute on a charge of theft/control less than $500; was found guilty on a charge of theft/ control less than $500, 6 years Department of Corrections; was found guilty on a charge of burglary, 8 years Department of Corrections; will not prosecute

on a charge of theft/control less than $500; will not prosecute on a charge of residential burglary; was found guilty on a charge of felony possession/use weapon/firearm, 8 years Department of Corrections; $2,833.94 fine and costs. Forrest, Cory P., dob 12-08-1984, a withheld judgement deposition was entered on a charge of pos-

session of meth less than 5 grams, 2 years probation, 30 hours public service, drug treatment, $4,088 fine and costs. Traffic: Epperson, Justin R., dob 07-25-1991, was found guilty on a charge of failure to reduce speed and a charge of improper traffic lane usage, $326 fine and costs.

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Unit 40 leaders respond to cases in the district By JARAD JARMON Calhoun News-Herald Two positive cases have been confirmed in the Calhoun Unit 40 school district, and Calhoun Superintendent Andrea Lee addressed it in a letter posted on Oct. 29 the school’s social media page. It was said in the letter that these positive cases led to several staff members being placed on quarantine. Because of this, the district was not able to carry out day-to-day functions with this many staff being out of the building. In conjunction with the health department, it was decided that the district would close on Oct. 30. The original return date to return is set for Monday, Nov. 16. “If while working with the health department we feel that we can safely return and are able to staff certain grade levels prior to November 16th, there will be contacts made and information sent home for a different return date,� Lee said. “Please be diligent in reading emails and taking School Messenger calls from the district. If we can bring back smaller groups, we will attempt to do so.� Remote learning for students officially began on Monday, Nov. 2. All outside activities are also canceled until further notice. “This closure is different than the last time due to the number of staff on quarantine and the number of employees that it affected,� Lee said. “Simply closing for a few days to clean does not help REQUEST FOR BIDS

Calhoun High School honor roll announced The list of first-quarter honor rollers and high honor rollers at the Calhoun High School has been announced. Junior high honor rollers are: Shane Macauley and Luke Wickenhauser. Sophomore high honor rollers are: Scarlett Brangenberg, Margaret Franke, Kortney Herkert, Samantha Kaufman, Jillian Little, Landon Sievers, Paige Snyders and August Squier. Freshmen high honor rollers are: Haylee Armbruster, Mason Eilerman, Ava Hurley, William Hurley, Lyrissa Johnson, Taylor Klaas and Cole Robeen.

Those on the senior honor roll list are: Sophia Baalman, Jacquelyn Barczewski, Cale Burris, Cole Chapman, Colby Clark, Ben Eberlin, Trevor Eickmeyer, Traci Gauntt, Grant Gilman, Emma Godar, Brennen Grimes, Allison Hagen, Lucy Kallal, Kylee Linderman, Davis Lorton, Elly Pohlman, Skylar Presley, Baylee Quiller, Zach Quiller, Victoria Roate, Zoey Roth, Colleen Schumann, Maggie Toppmeyer and Chase Webster. Those on the junior honor roll list are: Kylie Angel, Nick Baalman, Garrett Brangenberg, Paige Browning, Madeline Buchanan, Brody Caselton, Haleigh Cranmer, Emily Cummings, Bryce Eilerman,

Andrew Jablonski, Mallory Kamp, Ryan Kuhn, Kiarra Meza, Grace Roth, Maggie Sherman, Joe Stein and Emily Wieneke. Those on the sophomore honor roll list are: Trevor Agney, Conner Bilbruck, Heaven Corbett, Cailin Davis, Sam Gilman, Zak Grimes, Jaelyn Hill, Lex Johnson, John Kronable, Jack Krysl, Steven Margherio and William Rose. Those on the freshman honor roll list are: McKenzie Baalman, Paxton Browning, Chase Caselton, Kristen Fester, Claire Hagen, Charlie Kallal, Avery Kronable, Aaliyah Lewis, Miles Lorton, Katie Matthews and Cade Sievers.

Brussels school board OKs budget Concern persists for future as COVID-19 pandemic continues

By JARAD JARMON Calhoun News Herald During their most recent meeting, the Brussels School Board went over and approved a balanced budget for the fiscal year, but even still, there is concern at least one fund will go in the red. “Overall, we have a balanced budget, but the education fund — our biggest fund where all of our teachers and administrators salaries come from — is suffering right now,â€? Brussels Superintendent Mark Martin said. The budget serves only as a best guess of sorts as to what the district’s revenues and expenditures will be, and the impact COVID19 has had, coupled with growing cost for expanded services in the district, has stirred significant concern. “Part of the problem is that we have added additional services,â€? Martin said. â€œâ€Ś It is our duty to provide special-ed services, but the demand has been growing year by year for students who have special needs who may need some kind of extraordinary help through devices or individual aides or tuition for special programs. That is putting a strain on our ed fund, which is a concern to me.â€? Dwindling revenues from the 1-percent sales tax and other ancillary sources because of COVID-19 are also on school leaders’ radars. Also, a number of families have chosen to homeschool because of the virus, reducing the district’s enrollment. The strains on revenues

do not help as school districts see flat funding from the state. Martin noted, too, that when a district is not at the bottom tier in terms of meeting the cost of students’ education, they are not eligible for select state assistance. Every district did get some support earlier this year in the form of the CARES money, but it was small relatively speaking and will not change the tune for many districts in the state. Martin reiterated that the rest of the budget is fine, and they balance out, but that biggest fund is, from his perspective, in trouble. “I had to tell the board that it’s likely — and I will try and improve the situation — but it is likely that fund (the education fund) will be in the red when we look back over in June to how the budget has faired,� Martin said. “But, I still have to work on it and see if I can improve the situation somehow.� As stated though, the budget is an estimate, and a more opaque one at that, during the pandemic, and a clearer picture of the school financials will be more evident as events over the coming months continue to shift the tide one way or another. One such event is the tax referendum for the “fair tax,� a push made by Gov. JB Pritzker and a largely Democratic leadership for a graduated tax system instead of a flat tax system. “If it doesn’t go his way, I am not sure what he will do,� Martin said. “I am hoping that if he doesn’t get what he wants, he won’t

make things uncomfortable for schools and people in general in order to come back to it again.â€? In other news, Sydney Reynolds, music teacher, propositioned the district to look into virtual reality technology, namely glasses “which would allow students to, without leaving campus, visit museums around the world — historical sites,â€? Martin said. Reynolds proposed organizing a fundraiser to work toward purchasing such technology. The board appeared open to it, but details still need to be squared away, Martin said. It will be a while before movement is made on getting this tech in the district. “We will have to decide how deep into this we are going. Is this mainly for high school? Is this for both high school and elementary? We are just at the beginning point on thinking about this,â€? Martin said. “It will be a nice addition, and I appreciate the teacher and wanting to do a fundraiser for it. â€œâ€ŚFrankly, my focus right now, probably like most school principals and superintendents, is making sure that we have enough of the traditional instructional technology — our laptops and our Chromebooks — those kind of things, so that when someone is quarantined, or if in the future things don’t go well and we are forced to shut down, that we have enough equipment to send home with kids to keep the ball rolling.â€? Speaking of which, athletics was touched on in the meeting. The board members addressed planning

and how they would handle sports and activities. In the meeting, the board accepted the hire of a new bus driver. This has been a concern for the district for months after a full-time driver had died. “We were lucky enough to be able to hire a new bus driver,� Martin said. “Just like other districts, we do not have people beating down our doors for bus driving jobs, so we were happy to welcome Heather Sievers on board as our new full-time bus driver.� Other appointments were OK’d as well. Joshua Fuhler was appointed as coach of the high school boys basketball team; Megan Murphy, girls basketball; Katherine Simon, cheerleading; Sam Bazzell, fifth and sixthgrade boys basketball; Lily Schleeper, fifth and sixthgrade boys basketball and Keishia Hartle and Amy Manker, Scholastic Bowl. Also, special recognitions were made during the meeting to: Q Fred and Debbie Kuhn for their donation of school supplies for their elementary school students. Q Amy Manker for recognition from the Illinois High School Association (IHSA). Recently, IHSA and Country Financial joined together to recognize the efforts of educators and coaches who go beyond the call of duty to positively impact the lives of Illinois high school students inside and outside of the classroom. On Oct. 8, Brussels High School science teacher Amy Manker was one of two outstanding educators they chose to honor.

The Village of Hardin, IL is requesting bids for the asbestos removal and demolition of properties in Hardin, IL. These properties may be included in the Illinois Department of Natural Resources “Flood buy-out program. Bidder packets are available from Gene Breden, Project Manager, electronically at villageofhardinil@ frontier.com. The deadline for submission of bids is: 4:00 PM on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 to the Village Clerk, 2 Myrtle Lane, Hardin, IL. 62047. Sealed bids envelopes must be marked “BID# 2020-2�. Late bids will not be accepted. Bid opening will be at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 in the Village of Hardin Conference room located at 2 Myrtle Lane, Hardin, IL.

staff buildings. It is important to stay in touch with teachers and to have your students follow the Remote Learning for All schedule that was developed and sent home earlier in the fall.� “I am asking that everyone monitor their health,� Lee said. “Sick persons should contact their health care provider to determine if testing is needed. The district realizes this is not easy on our families and we trust that you understand that it is not an easy decision for anyone to close educational opportunities for our students. It is the time that we are faced with and in cooperation with our families, we will get through the difficult times. “We are committed to providing our students and staff with a safe and healthy environment.�

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Week of NOV. 9 - 13

BRUSSELS SCHOOLS MONDAY: (Breakfast) Pancakes & Sausage. (Lunch) Chicken Nuggets, Romaine Salad, Corn, Apple Sauce. TUESDAY: (Breakfast) Waffle. (Lunch) Calzone, Sliced Carrots, Romaine Salad, Pineapple. WEDNESDAY: (Breakfast) Breakfast Bagel. (Lunch) Taco, Refried Beans, Spanish Rice, Pears, Churro. THURSDAY: (Breakfast) Biscuit & Gravy. (Lunch) Pork Chop, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Green Beans, Peaches. FRIDAY: (Breakfast) Donut. (Lunch) Hamburger on Bun, French Fries, Romaine Salad, Oranges.

ST. NORBERTS SCHOOL MONDAY: Chicken NUggets, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Carrots, Tropical Fruit. TUESDAY: Turkey Bacon Wrap, Baked Chips, Carrots & Dip, Mixed Fruit. WEDNESDAY: Johnny Rib on Bun, Baked Fries, Green Beans, Pears. THURSDAY: Pizza, Lettuce Salad, Corn, Peaches. FRIDAY: NO SCHOOL.

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Brussels kids commit some driveby trick-or-treating COVID-19 may have changed the process slightly, but it did not stop local children like Claire Rose, 5, of Brussels from snagging some treats at the end of the spooky season. Claire, donning a very pink pretty princess dress, has her eyes on the prize at the drive-thru trunk-or-treat Saturday in Brussels. Vehicles drove through the school parking lot where they were greeted by local residents like Emily Fortschneider who brought out bagged goodies for the costumed kiddies.

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34693 Gotter Rd, Brighton $99,900 2BR mobile home is situated on 2.96 acres +/- with detached garage, and large outbuilding. Becky McGowen 570-9375 128 Rosewood, Jerseyville $135,000 You will love this 4BR, bi-level home on .52 acres +/- on quiet cul-de-sac with attached garage. Devin Outman 980-5759

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Get into Godrey for a great price! 1760 sq ft of living space plus condo maintenance – free living. Very low utilities. 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 2nd oor laundry, black stainless appliance package, granite kitchen countertops, oversized master suite, vaulted ceilings, 2 car attached heated/cooled garage. Central vac. Choice home warranty. Don’t let this deal pass you by!!

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304 W Fairgrounds, Jerseyville $115,000 This 3BR home has been remodeled inside and out, fenced yard, attached garage, 2 blocks from Westlake Country Club! Mindy Woelfel 946-0434 209 Ferguson, Jerseyville $109,500 This 2BR/2BA home with over 1500 square feet of living space is waiting for a new owner. Mindy Woelfel 946-0434

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3UNDAY .OVEMBER TH s PM 514 W Pearl, Jerseyville $104,900 2 story, 2BR/2BA home offers hard wood ooring large open rooms, updated kitchen and baths with a full basement. Mindy Woelfel 946-0434

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17270 Indian Lake Road 1 1/2 bath, 3 bedroom modular home with additions. Approximately 1,200 square feet on 80x120 lot with one-car attached garage just off Hwy. 67 near Delhi. Outside storage, Franklin wood burning stove, washer/dryer, refrigerator, microwave, range/oven - gas. (361) 793-1500.

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2 bedroom 1 bath bungalow w/walkout basement on almost 1/2 acre lot. Room to build a large garage/workshop. Bethalto School District. Some updates include: vaulted living room & wood-burning ďŹ replace. New highefďŹ ciency furnace & water heater. Sold AS IS and priced accordingly. Stove and Refrigerator included and Choice Home Warranty.

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215 South, Brighton $108,000 DARLING FULL BRICK RANCH – 3BR/1BA, EAT-IN KITCHEN, main r LAUNDRY, NICE BIG YARD WITH POOL, carport. Becky McGowen 570-9375

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207 TEMPERANCE ST., PLEASANT HILL $94,000 811 STATE HWY 96, KAMPSVILLE 80 ACRES KINTOWN RD., HARDIN $27,000 $299,000

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401 DAVIS ST., HARDIN, IL $66,000

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508 FRENCH ST., HARDIN $87,000

3249 CARLSON AVE, GRANITE CITY $89,500

* 208 HIDDEN VALLEY $275,000

259 Kintown Hollow Rd., Hardin- 3.41 Acres $23,870

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803 S. MAIN ST., PLEASANT HILL $19,000

260 S. Jefferson St., Kampsville $10,000

81 ACRES SALT SPRING ROAD, HARDIN $2,800/acre

48178 160TH AVE HOME & 119 ACRES, PEARL $795,000

206 FRANKLIN ST, HARDIN $96,000

100 ACRES 1 COLD RUN CREEK RD., PLEASANT HILL $450,000 LOT 6: 2388 PLUMMER HILL RD., HARDIN $44,170

REDUCED 817 FRONT ST., BARRY $132,500

NEW 13924 N. Mississippi River Road, Hamburg 6.8 acres of undeveloped and untamed woods $35,000

* 2206 Plummer Hill Rd., Hardin -6.51 Acres $45,700

157 GOLDEN EAGLE FERRY RD, GOLDEN EAGLE $125,000

SOLD 705 N. Park St., Hardin 50’ wide Illinois River $6,000

2144 Plummer Hill Rd., Hardin -9.57 Acres 2070 Plummer Hill Rd. Hardin -7.13 Acres $49,910 $66,990

* 414 KELLER ST., GODFREY, IL $68,500

MAKE OFFER 217 S. ILLINOIS ST., PITTSFIELD $11,500

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

NEW 2005 WEST PANTHER CREEK HAMBURG, IL - HOME AND 5.3 ACRES $125,000

1763 JOHNSON HOLLOW RD., NEBO $57,500

* 1105 INDIAN CREEK ROAD HAMBURG ‡ $56,000 House with 1.0 acre. New drywall, tin ceiling, electric, windows, and 833 STATE HWY 96, KAMPSVILLE, IL doors! $180,000

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