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Almost 1,000 vaccinated nearly a year after COVID reached county By JARAD JARMON Calhoun News-Herald

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arch last year was certainly a month that warped what a lot of people would consider as “the norm,” and it has been a long road to reach the point the country is at today. The effort to halt the spread of COVID-19 forced many into their homes to wait out what was thought to be a short-term affair. It was on April 4, 2020, when the first confirmed case of COVID-19 was reported in Calhoun County. Now, almost a year later, masks and social distancing have not left the discussion, but the county is in much better place today, currently on track to a milestone metric ahead of the one-year anniversary of the virus’s introduction into the county. As of March 29, 977 people have been fully vaccinated in the county, meaning they have received both doses of the vaccine, and based on the pace at which residents in the county are getting fully vaccinated so far, it is expected that the 1,000 mark will be reached by April 4. It is one the most silver of linings following a tough year

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ly started to see some action going into place. We hoped it would take a while to hit the county, but it seems like it, unfortunately, didn’t take long at all.” On April 4, they got their first positive, but it would not be the only one – and it certainly would not be the only test that needed to be performed in the county, meaning heavy workloads and burdens on those in the health sector. Bailey recalled those first few months were especially long. “There was a lot of keeping up with the guidance that CDC and IDPH was putting forth, a lot of webinars, a lot of man hours put into just making sure as new cases would come our way how to handle that,” she said. It took months to have readily available tests. Early on, numerous stipulations had to be reached to get a test. In the beginning, one had to be seen by a physician. They also had to have so many certain symptoms or have traveled to certain places. It was then that local health departments would have to contact the state for approval. Test samples then had to be driven to the IDPH lab in Springfield. (See, COVID, A2)

%UXVVHOV OHDGHUV ORRN EDFN RQ WXPXOWXRXV \HDU By JARAD JARMON Calhoun News-Herald It has been over a year now since schools had to close down and go remote, and it’s a time that will likely not be forgotten by school leaders, parents and students alike. It was March 17 when schools were closed down, and Brussels Superintendent Mark Martin said it was certainly “a day that will live in infamy.” “We got the word about closing school on Friday, late in the afternoon, that coming Monday would be our last day in session, and we would be shut down Tuesday for the duration,” Martin said. The feeling of unease quickly set in among educators. How would they do anything of quality for the kids and throw it together so fast? “We really thought we were going to throw this together pretty quick,” Martin said. “‘We will do the best we can, and this will probably be over in a couple of weeks.’ And then it just kept getting stretched and stretched.”

There was a general hope that this would be a short-lived shutdown. “We thought this would be a few weeks, and it turned out to be a lot more serious than that. That was wishful thinking,” Martin said. Days turned into weeks turned into months, and school leaders were forced to take a different approach – one that assumed it would be a while before things went back to normal. “As time went on and we got closer to summer, we had the additional planning for the food distribution, which we had never done before,” Martin said. This transition to a remote platform was an abrupt one, compounded by the changing rules coming down from the state. Into the following school year, it was also a transition that continued to ask a lot of teachers, who were split between teaching remote and in-person students, even as schooling resumed in-person. (See, BRUSSELS, A2)

Mosbarger jumps out of retirement to lead senior center zens, and I felt this would be more of a By JARAD JARMON rewarding job than maybe working in a Calhoun News-Herald doctor’s office or a nursing home. You The retirement lifestyle does not suit have more of this one-on-one with the everyone, and that was certainly the people, and you can help them more.” case for Beverly Mosbarger, who has She was inspired by a new sense of taken up the mantle as director of the purpose. Calhoun County Senior Citizens Center. “I felt that this place is very imporMosbarger, an on and off Calhoun tant to our community,” Mosbarger County resisaid. “The senior dent all of her need ³, WKRXJKW WKLV ZRXOG JLYH citizens life, retired something. I from a decade- PH DQ RSSRUWXQLW\ WR KHOS had previously long position worked out at as a medical WKH VHQLRUV DJDLQ ´ Calhoun Nursing assistant and and Rehab a few receptionyears ago, and Beverly Mosbarger ist from AMS you know, you Calhoun Senior Center director Physicians in just see by workAlton Feb. 17 ing with the elderand has now shifted her efforts to the ly and the seniors how important [these] senior center in Hardin. places are. “I was bored out of my mind,” “I thought this would give me an Mosbarger said of her short time in opportunity to help the seniors again, retirement. “…It was funny because I and feel like I had a purpose of getting have never painted and wall-papered up in the morning.” and cleaned so much in my life, and Mosbarger is taking up a position then I was done.” Katrinna Brangenberg held for about An opportunity presented itself in a year. Brangenberg was preceded by the senior center, and she gladly took it Mary Crawford. After getting the hang and has been learning the ropes of her of all that the job entails, Mosbarger new role in the community ever since said her focus will be on bolstering all she started March 15. the non-profit center already does — “I had to do something, because I and making sure residents know about was driving myself nuts — plus the dog it. and my husband,” she joked. When she jumped into the role, she “She’ll never be bored here,” Lynn was astounded by all that the center Robinson, board member with the offered the community. senior center, noted. “It is just so many things that It was more than that, though. She you don’t realize that they do here,” saw this as a rewarding opportunity to Mosbarger said. “I didn’t until I walked help out those older individuals in the in this door. I had no clue that all of this community. was done.” “I enjoy working with senior citiBeyond the weekday meal program,

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which by itself is a major undertaking, the center also offers assistance with Medicare D, social security, reduced cost license plates, transit, information on what to be done when hitting 65 and general assistance to the elderly community. For Mosbarger, it simply comes down to being that resource for the senior citizens. “I don’t feel this is a 9-3 job,” she said. “If somebody comes here at 3:01 I am not going to say [no], and if somebody comes at three and has an hour appointment, so what? You can’t be that way with senior citizens.” The idea of what assistance can mean is broad though. “This one lady needed this death

certificate, but she had broken her hand, and she asked me to fill out the information for her,” Mosbarger said. “…If we don’t know how to do it, we are not going to say, ‘Well, we can’t help you.’ We’ll find out how to do it.” And once the state opens back up following the COVID-19 pandemic, her hope is to motivate people to take advantage of their lunches. “I would like to make it more appealing to people, so they would want to come here — after the pandemic, because I think a lot of people have the wrong perception about eating here. It is not like an old folks home,” Mosbarger said. (See, MOSBARGER, A2)

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By /8&$6 *$5'1(5 Calhoun News-Herald Kampsville and St. John’s Lutheran Church’s egg hunt will continue this year after a one-year hiatus because of the COVID pandemic. The hunt is at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 3. For over 36 years the hunt was successful. Last year, that streak ended, but leaders are excited to return to tradition. “I moved here to Kampsville in 1986, and we have only missed one year of having it since then. That was last year because of the COVID pandemic,” Diane Brangenberg, one of the lead organizers of the egg hunt, said. “We usually have at least 40 kids and sometimes more. We kind of do it on a simple scale now. We used to get together and boil eggs for it and color them.” Traditionally, the church and sponsors of the event would boil and dye eggs. As a result of COVID, organizers have steered away from boiling the

eggs, and turned to plastic eggs as one of the big changes this year. “This will be the first year that we will not be doing boiled eggs. We will be all plastic due to the pandemic,” Brangenberg said. For organizers, it is a bummer, but times and interests have changed. “That kind of makes me a little sad,” Brangenberg said. “It just doesn’t seem like anyone does boiled eggs anymore. I think that was part of the fun.” All the same, they are still excited. This year, the organizers and church leaders will still have refreshments and cookies but, because of the COVID guidelines, the refreshments will be outside instead of inside the church. When it comes to the hunt, organizers are breaking things down into four age groups: zero to three, four to six, seven to nine and 10-12. Kids in each group will have a chance to find a golden egg. The kids that find these special eggs in their age group will win a prize like chocolate bunnies. (See, KAMPSVILLE, A2)


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Is it really that safe to fly? By BILL HOAGLAND Can you remember flying in a commercial airliner 30 years ago? In those days, you could smoke, but you had to sit in the rear of the plane. For those of us not smoking, we still got to “enjoy” your cigarette with you no matter where we sat. That’s because we were all sharing the same air. What was “generated” at the back of the plane eventually made its way forward. So you have to wonder whether today’s airline passengers are continuing to breathe everyone else’s “air,” and if so, how this could possibly be safe during this pandemic. The issue is now on the front burner because, as noted in a recent Wall Street Journal article, for the first time in a year, the airlines are swamped with reservations. And to encourage air travel, travel agencies, hotels and so on are promoting an article that recently appeared in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA); that article states that flying in a commercial plane is less risky for COVID exposure than being in a classroom, grocery or office. The JAMA article argues that because of the current ventilation system on mod-

ern aircraft, the air flow in that system significantly reduces potential exposure from persons on the plane who are infected. The article notes that 50 percent of the air in the cabin during flight is “fresh,” meaning it comes directly from outside the plane during the flight. The other half of the air that passengers breathe is “recirculated” air, but it is filtered as it is being circulated with filters known in the industry as High Efficiency Particulate Arrestors (HEPA). These HEPA filters are designed to block respiratory particles, similar to what exists in hospital surgical rooms. Another significant design feature in the ventilation system, according to the JAMA article, is that the air for each passenger forcibly blows directly down from that nozzle in the ceiling above them, past the nose and mouth, to the floor and then out “side vents” located on the floor in each aisle, thereby supposedly preventing circulation of that air to other passengers. In order for this air flow to go according to design, however, every passenger must have their air vent turned up full blast. And of course, to round this out, the middle seat needs to be vacant, all pas-

sengers must wear masks and everyone must pass the “sniff test” before boarding — you know — having an acceptable body temp, denying contact with infected persons and so on. That all sounds great, but after all, you are crammed together with fifty or so other people in a silver tube for several hours really, really close to each other — certainly within six feet of at least six people in your immediate neighborhood, even if that middle seat is not occupied. What could possibly go wrong? A lot could go wrong, but let’s just focus on one issue: the claim that the ventilation system forces respiratory particles down to the floor and out the side vents. This assumes that everyone has their vents on full blast. Not everyone wants a blast of air for the entire flight. And while it has been a long time since I was on a plane, my memory is that during the board-

ing and deboarding process, those air blasters are not on. In fact, as passengers stow their carry-ons, they are literally in each other’s faces. Then you have ongoing movement in the cabin during the flight— passengers using the bathroom, stewardess checking seat belts and so on— disrupting that coveted air flow down and out. But instead of worrying about air flow in the cabin, why not make this simple and get fully vaccinated before you fly? That would make it safer for everyone. ––––––––––––––––––– 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.

Mosbarger (Continued from A1) And getting people in there — young and old is part of the goal of the lunch: socialization. “Normally, the doors would be open for lunch,” Sheila Greenlief, senior center board member, said. “People would be coming in, putting in a few bucks or whatever they want and mingling and communicating and being together. It is supposed to be more like a social event, lunch here.” In her short time with the center, Mosbarger has already hit the ground running, soak-

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(Continued from A1) All age groups will hunt at the same time but will be in different areas around the church. Part of the Easter egg hunt includes the teaching of the real meaning of Easter by church leaders, reminding children of the true reason for the holiday. “The tradition of this egg hunt is important for the church because it combines an annual tradition and gets everyone involved,” Brangenberg said. “We also take that opportunity to share the real meaning of Easter to the children. We usually have them go into the church, and we share Bible stories with them.” While the kids are learning why Easter is important along with the origins and true meaning of the holiday, local volunteers and church members will be hiding the eggs. “The congregation still

always does this as a group effort. We had so many little ones in our church, and we just all got together and did it,” Brangenberg said. “Our church does not have as many little ones as we used to, and over the years I have headed this up working with other members of our congregation to put this on.” These traditions are important to Kampsville and the church, but everyone can join in on the fun. “Overall, It’s just a simple small town egg hunt that anyone is invited to, and the church looks forward to doing it,” Brangenberg said. “The future of everything is our kids. This egg hunt is a huge tradition in our town.” It is a hotly anticipated holiday event, Brangenberg said. Earlier in the day, Hamburg will host an egg hunt themselves, starting at 1 p.m.

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ing in all that she can to assist the local citizens. “In the two weeks she has been here, she has had an incredible amount of work. She got hit with Medicare D. She got hit with Turning 65, and she picked it up and did it immediately. Didn’t say, ‘No, it is too late. I cant help you,’” Robinson said. Her attitude so far has reaffirmed what the center’s board leaders already saw. “She has a proven track record of managing and organizing and working well with the senior population,” Mark

White, senior center board president, said. “Plus, she is a Cubs fan,” Robinson said with a laugh. Outside of her new role as the senior center director, Mosbarger said she is an EMT on the Calhoun Ambulance Service Board and is deacon at Presbyterian Church were she attends worship. “You have always done a lot for the community,” Robinson said of Mosbarger. Currently residing in Kampsville, Mosbarger has two children and two stepchildren — three sons and a

daughter. She also has seven grandchildren. Whether they go into the center or not, readers will be able to see more from Mosbarger each week in the regular columns of the goings on at the senior center.

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(Continued from A1) Over the course of a year, COVID sent numerous people into quarantines and took the lives of five Calhoun residents. The first death was in late November. Now as of March 26, 2021, there have been 515 cases, 499 of which have recovered. In light of the obstacles, Bailey was proud of how the department handled the virus in the county, especially in those first few months, and now they look forward to vaccinating rather than simply mitigating. “We are at a much better place now with all of that, but in the beginning it was somewhat rough,” Bailey said. Bailey stressed the community effort in the local fight against the virus. “It really takes a community to determine how things are going to go,” Bailey said. “Thankfully we have had a lot of cooperation, following the guidelines. It could have been a lot worse here in the county as far as numbers. Overall, we have had a very low number of deaths, so I think as a community, we really kind of came together to battle this.” Generosity has been in abundance since COVID hit as well. The health department continues to recognize the support they have seen from the community in the form of goodies and food. “It definitely makes you feel appreciated,” Bailey said. “People of Calhoun have always been great and always very appreciative, and we have definitely seen that over this last year.” Now moving forward, health officials are more relaxed and heartened by the numbers in the county. “Vaccination numbers in the county are very good and

Brussels (Continued from A1) “Most of the time, we felt disorganized, because everybody, including the state, was making this up as we went along,” Martin said. Within the year there would be numerous quarantines. The high school would even close a couple of times because of exposure. But amid the adversity, there was a sense of togetherness among the staff. Martin spoke of those first days bagging to-go lunches for students. “The comradery of working together and bagging the food and running out to cars is a good memory– one of the positive memories from that,” Martin said. “People really appreciated that.” Currently, they still face problems of quarantining students. Early in the year, teachers were vaccinated, but the chance to spread COVID is still ever present – an unwelcome reminder to teachers and staff alike. In recent weeks, the volin the surrounding counties,” Bailey said. “COVID numbers are at a much better place, but we need to continue to remain masking, social distancing as much as possible, hand washing etc.” Health officials are still calling on people to call if they want the vaccine. Those interested in receiving the vaccine are urged to call the health department office at 618-5762428, Option 2, and Option 2. They will also be offering an online link to register for appointments in the near

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leyball team was exposed to COVID by another team. “Before that, you go through long periods of ‘We are doing well.’ We haven’t had any problems for a while. This is looking good. Teachers got their shots. Attendance has been good. We are kind of feeling back to normal, and then the thin ice breaks under your feet,” Martin said. “Eight girls from the volleyball team go home. The junior high class goes home. It is still there.” And it is those moments that are especially tough. “You get that kind of reminder, and I think that is what wears on the teachers – thinking we are doing OK, thinking we are doing better, and then we get a reminder.” Still, hopes are high that there will be a return to normal soon. The next goal is to extend school day hours back to the normal 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. time. Until then, teachers and staff are staying vigilant to keep students learning and growing amid a pandemic. future. Notably, Greene and Jersey counties are vaccinating Calhoun residents that sign up. Calhoun health officials are encouraging testing, especially returning from vacation – going on spring break. As far as another big clinic, it is unknown when that will take place. “Once we get enough names, we will then hold a clinic,” Bailey said. “So, there is really not a day or date in mind. That is all to be determined.”

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LEANNA M. MULKINS

Leanna M. Mulkins, 59 years old of Hardin, passed away at St. Lukes Des Peres Hospital on Friday March 26, 2021. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Hardin. Survivors include her mother, Sheila Cassidy, of Hardin, two sisters, Ada Mulkins and Sheryl Wren both of Columbia, MO, two brothers, John (Diane) Mulkins of Columbia and Bob (Donna) Mulkins of Meppen. Several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

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What an elaborate April Fools’ joke! Professionaltype signs were placed in selected locations throughout the county and even near Grafton and Alton on the Great River Road on Monday. It had the county a-buzz if this really could be true that Disney was building a theme park in Calhoun. But no one seemed to know anything about it or even who could be accountable for such a hoax. Just to be certain, the Calhoun News contacted a representative from the publicity department at Walt Disney World in Buena Vista, FL. “I haven’t a clue as to what you’re talking about,” Bill Warren with Disney responded. Thanks to those who were responsible for this good, clean fun involving the entire county.

50 years ago April 1, 1971 Recently compiled data has revealed that the 20th Congressional District of Illinois, including Calhoun County, now ranks among the top 20 corn producing areas in the entire nation. The report, completed within the past few weeks, placed the 20th district, represented by Rep. Paul Findley, at 18th among the 435 United States Congressional Districts. Congressman Findley noted that corn is essential to the economy of Calhoun County. For that reason, the impact of the blight is especially significant because a sharp cutback in production will mean economic difficulty for farmers, as well as the many people in the area who make a living supplying and serving farmers. Congressman Findley was instrumental in having Calhoun County included by the United States Department of Agriculture among counties where farmers can substitute soybeans for corn if they are unable to get blightresistant seed. Figures were analyzed for the nation overall by the Corn Refiners Association, Inc., a Washington-based trade association representing an

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Saturday, April 3: Easter Egg Drive-By, 1:30 p.m. by the Village of Batchtown Park, hosted by the Batchtown Woman’s Club. Saturday, April 24: Cash For Roadside Trash redeem date, payment for collected bags, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at County Highway Building in Hardin or St. Mary’s parking lot in Brussels.

Preceding her in death, her father, John Mulkins, grandparents, Lee and Darlene Carroll; William Brayman and Frank Cassidy.

industry that is the largest domestic customer for corn after livestock feeding. In 1970, Calhoun County farmers produced 1,370,400 bushels of corn, while the state as a whole produced just under 775 million bushels. Yields in 1970 averaged 59 bushels per acre-down sharply from the 84 bushel level of a year earlier. Total corn production in the 20th Congressional District of Illinois in 1970 was 86.1 million bushels- off from 104.2 million in 1969. 75 years ago March 28, 1946 Nearly 5,000 persons paid $12,000 for the personal property of the late Henry T. Rainey at his Walnut Hill farm at Carrollton Monday. A public auction of the personal effects of the late Speaker of the House, who died in 1934, attracted wide attention and drew numbers of antique dealers to the Walnut Hill Farm site, a 500 acre farm. Prices paid in the auction, which lasted from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., ranged from $8 for a long-stemmed pipe which Mr. Rainey had owned to $1,325 for a farm tractor of the estate. An original Duncan Phyfe dining room table brought $475, and each of the five chairs of the set went for $32 each. A crystal chandelier that hung in the White House until the building was remodeled for President Theodore Roosevelt, when it was purchased by Rainey and brought to Walnut Hill, sold for $375. The sale was held to settle the estate of the legislator’s widow who died in September 1945. 100 years ago March 31, 1921 The Easter freeze has, according to our leading orchard men, killed the fruit in Calhoun County. But, whether the crop is entirely gone is a matter that our orchardists differ on. Some say the late fruit has not been damaged due to the fact that the fruit was not far enough advanced to receive damage from the freeze, while others are of the opinion that there won’t be enough apples in the county this fall to make an apple pie. Mr. Alison, the Farm Bureau Advisor, is of the opinion that fifty percent of the apple crop in Calhoun has been killed by the Easter freeze and that all of the

Visitation was from 11:00 to 1:00 on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Gress, Kallal, and Schaaf Funeral Home. Funeral Services were at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Gress, Kallal, and Schaaf Funeral Home. Burial followed at Indian Creek Church of Christ in Hamburg. Memorials may be made to Grace Baptist Church or Family Choice. Gress, Kallal, and Schaaf Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

smaller fruit, such as peaches, pears, cherries, etc., have been totally destroyed. Other of our orchard men are looking on the brighter side of the situation. It is held, by some, that the freeze coming in the dark of the moon as it did, did a greater damage than if it had come in the light stage of the moon. The Easter freeze of a year ago visited us in the light of the moon and the county harvested a 20 percent crop. The freeze that visited us this year came upon us like a thief in the night. For three days prior to the freeze we were visited by warm local rains, and on Easter morning we awoke to find a slow drizzling rain falling. This rain continued throughout the day with a gradual drop in temperature and late in the evening the rain turned into sleet, followed by snow and a piercing wind which caused the mercury to drop at a rapid rate. The blizzard continued throughout the night and we awoke the following morning to find ourselves wrapped in a blanket of snow and ice and the thermometer registering 18 degrees. The weather continued cold all day Monday with a clear sky and Monday night the mercury fell to 22 degrees. Tuesday morning broke with the ground frozen and heavy ice formed. Tuesday morning brought warmer weather and indications now point toward a thaw out. The weight of the freeze was heavy enough to kill every fruit bud in the county but whether or not such is the case is a matter of “wait and see.” A fruit crop failure in Calhoun County means much to our citizens as it furnishes our county the life blood with which to live. Every individual in the county will feel the loss of a fruit crop, but if such is the case we will have to grin and bear it and remember the words once spoken“It might have been worse.” It is reported that the freeze of last Sunday and Monday nights also damaged the growing wheat in this county to quite an extent. Corn that had been planted early and was through the ground also suffered- there was not a great deal of corn planted however. Gardens also suffered from the freeze.

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MARK BERNARD BAALMAN Mark Bernard Baalman received his angel wings and went home to his eternal savior on March 21st, 2021, at the age of 54. Mark was born on September 13, 1966 in Alton, Illinois, the third of eight children of Dr. Bernard Baalman and Joan (Kokta) Baalman. He is survived by his wife Kristy (Gilman) of 29 years, and their three children, Kyndal (Nate) Brown of Carrollton, Alison Baalman (fiancé Cody Scnettgoecke) of Eldred, and Andrew Baalman of Hardin as well as two precious granddaughters, Emma Rose and Lucy Anne Brown. Mark is also survived by seven siblings, Kim (Rick) Eberlin of Grafton, Sue (Brett) Pohlman of Hardin, Tony (Maria) Baalman of Jerseyville, Matthew (Michelle) Baalman, Jeff (Karen) Baalman, Tim Baalman, and Brad (Stacy) Baalman all of Hardin. Brother-in-law and sister-in-law Kevin and Heather Gilman, mother-in-law and father-inlaw Roger and Barb Gilman, all of Hardin along with twenty-three nieces and nephews, two great nieces and one great nephew. He was proceeded in death by his maternal grandparents Joseph and Ann Kokta, Della Kokta, and his paternal grandparents Tony and Frieda Baalman, five uncles, Clifford Martin, Douglas King, Ernie Walker, Brother William Baalman, James Baalman, and Bob Baalman, one aunt, Dorothy Martin, seven cousins, Holly Wagner, Julie Williams, Sarah Walker, Jacob Walker, Paul Baalman, Bart Eroncig, and Chloe Baalman. Mark attended St. Norbert’s School in Hardin and Calhoun High School where he graduated in 1984. After high school he attended SIU-Edwardsville where he earned his bachelor’s degree in elementary education and then eventually received his master’s degree in Kinesiology.

Mark and his five brothers were on the forefront of the commercial mussel shell industry that exploded during the 90s in our area. During that time, he developed some lasting friendships and learned many life lessons. He and his brother Jeff also continued to dive for barge lines and local companies where their services were needed. He could easily be recognized by “5DIVER” on his truck license plate. Mark enjoyed the last 26 years at Calhoun Unit #40 as “Mr. B” where he taught P.E. and health. His title was more than just a Physical Education teacher. He was a friend, a mentor, a confidant, a co-worker, role-model and coach. He always strived to better the lives of those kids that were less fortunate. He, along with many of his coworkers made sure no child came to P.E. without a clean pair of gym shoes. This is evident if you were to visit his office and witness the multiple boxes of gym shoes stacked on the shelves. Mark had a way with young adults that was truly a gift. He enjoyed coaching high school boys’ basketball and baseball at Calhoun High for a few years before handing those jobs over to focus on his own children. He coached basketball at the grade school level for many years along with summer girls’ softball. He had a love for sports and was always very competitive, playing on a men’s fastpitch team and also slow-pitch softball leagues throughout the years. His competitiveness and

drive overflowed into all aspects of his life. Mark and Kristy started Baalman’s Produce over 20 years ago with the help of his father who is still involved in the business. During that time, Mark had the privilege of working with all three of his children, nieces and nephews and other young adults on the farm. He worked tirelessly to make his business reputable. To this day people travel far and wide to purchase a “Baalman” tomato. Mark was a lifelong member of his community and a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. He volunteered for St. Vincent DePaul of Calhoun. He was a Calhoun Knights of Columbus member and a member of The Calhoun Farm Bureau. Mark participated in and supported the local Koininia and also participated in Cursillo. He enjoyed the outdoors and especially loved duck hunting and spending time on the family island. He loved boating and being on the water with family and friends. Mark never knew a stranger. He will always be remembered for his contagious smile in addition to his humble and generous nature that will be missed by everyone that had the privilege of knowing him. A memorial visitation was held at the Hardin Elementary School gymnasium on Sunday, March 28th, immediate family from 12-1pm, extended family and close personal friends from 1-2pm, followed by open visitation from 2-6pm. A private funeral mass was held on Monday, March 29th at 10am at St. Francis of Assisi in Hardin with open graveside services to follow. Father Don Roberts officiated with Deacon Mike Hagen assisting. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Vincent DePaul of Calhoun, Warrior Pride or Family’s Choice. Gress, Kallal, and Schaaf Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

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f the pandemic of 2020 and 2021 taught us anything—and it should have taught us many things—perhaps one of the most important lessons is that life is uncertain. We really do not know what tomorrow will bring, let alone next week, next month, or next year. This drives home the importance of living each day to its fullest, doing your work carefully and conscientiously, and treating others with kindness and respect. Some may feel that this great uncertainty gives us license for a moral holiday, to not worry too much about doing our work with care, but this lazy attitude almost guarantees that the quality of our lives and work will be poor. Even amidst the uncertainty of life it is still possible to plan. “Eat, drink and be merry” may be good advice for enjoying life and maintaining a cheerful countenance, but it is not likely to be helpful when it comes

to career planning, planning for retirement, or building a life. A wise person considers the uncertainty inherent in every endeavor and knows that some things are inherently more uncertain than others (your chance of winning the grand prize in most lotteries is less than one in a billion, while your chance of making money by carefully investing in the stock market is considerably better than that). It is a mark of maturity to not expect or demand more certainty than each situation allows. Embrace the uncertainty with hope and a sense that life is an adventure. –Christopher Simon

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by Marcy Klockenkemper Q 618-396-2468

The Batchtown Woman’s Club will celebrate the traditional Easter Egg Hunt in a different way. They are social distancing and limiting crowds. This year, the club members will give a bag of candy to the children at a table with the members passing them out on Saturday, April 3 at 1:30 p.m. The Easter Bunny will be there to wave hello. The Woman’s Club looks forward to giving the children their surprise. Be sure to bring the children to the Batchtown Park this Saturday, April 3, at 1:30 p.m. Linda Russell had a visit Saturday from Cindy and Steve Mazorous and Hayden. Sunday afternoon, Linda visited Bob and Bonnie Stepanek and their sons, Austin and Michael, at their home in Jerseyville along with Jeremy and Angie Rus-

sell and daughters Zoe and Sadie Russell in Godfrey. The Parish School of Religion students had an Easter Egg Hunt at the Franke Ball Park Wednesday evening. All enjoyed the event. The St. Louis Food Bank will be in Hardin at the Illinois Riverdock Restaurant Wednesday, April 7. The food is distributed at 10 a.m. People getting food should get in line early. Volunteers who are helping should also come early to get ready to give the food out. The Calhoun Food Bank is expected to get started in May at the Hardin St. Vincent DePaul Food Bank. This information will be made available to you as the building site is completed and ready for business. The clothing store and food pantry are currently under construction.

Robin Hillen is currently taking names of people from the community who would like to volunteer to work with the food and clothing. Lauren Joy Pohlman, daughter of Jeremy and Andrea Pohlman, celebrated her fifth birthday March 18 and had a birthday party on March 20 with her brothers, Braden and Carlin, with Grandmother Joyce Simon and Grandfather Harvey Pohlman, and with relatives. Party-goers enjoyed a buffet meal and birthday cake. Lauren received a Barbie doll to add to her doll collection. It was a wonderful day. Happy Birthday Lauren. Happy Birthday to Gerald Friedel on March 29. He celebrated with his wife, Carrie, and his son, Charlie. Mark Bernard Baalman passed away Sunday, March 21, at the age of 54.

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by Diane Brangenberg Q 618-653-4520

You know it’s officially spring when you can sit outside at night and listen to the frogs, and we are starting to see some green grass. The river is a little high here in Kampsville, but hasn’t caused us any trouble yet, thank goodness. Don’t forget the Legion Fish Fry Friday, April 1, beginning at 5 p.m. St. John’s Egg Hunt is on Saturday, April 3 at 3 p.m. Lots of fun treats and prizes. It is a tradition we look forward to every year in Kampsville. Mick and Zel Blumenberg have enjoyed having their daughter, Beth, and grandsons home for a visit. They enjoyed a family breakfast together on Sunday morning at the Landing. Reagan Taul competed with State Street Production Company on Sunday at Scottish Rites in the Elite Dance Cup Regionals. She received High Gold in her routines. Happy First Birthday Maddie Hickson on March 25! She celebrated her birthday on Sunday with a party hosted by mom and dad, Anne Marie and Adam Hickson, at Straight Home. Happy 14th Birthday Ava Clowers on March 26. Dave and Joanne Dexheimer’s twin granddaughters, Anna and Whitney, turned one on March 28. I also missed a very important birthday on March 16. Elda Hayn turned 80. Her family hosted a wonderful family party for her. We also have a newly-

licensed driver in Kampsville. Conner Bilbruck turned 16 on March 27. He got his driver’s license that morning and then that evening enjoyed a birthday dinner with his family at Sol Mexican Restaurant in Carrollton. Happy 46th Anniversary to Dave and Joanne Dexheimer on March 29. Congratulations to Grandma Patty Dawdy. Her daughter, Stephanie, and son-in-law, Albert Cooper, welcomed two identical twin girls, Ashleigh Raye and Olivia Kay. Ashliegh weighed 4 pounds and 4 ounces and was 17 and three-fourth inches long. Olivia weighed 4 pounds and 4 ounces and was 17 inches long. They join a big brother, Aiden. Welcome to Kampsville’s newest resident, GraceLynn Jo Mapp, who arrived March 27, weighing 5 pounds and 8 ounces. Congratulations to dad and mom, Keenyn Mapp and Tanna Hughes. Proud grandparents are Mac and Angie Holland. She is an absolute doll! Sympathy to the family of Leanna Mulkins, who passed away this week. The third through fifth grades at Calhoun Elementary School sent home tomato seeds for the students to plant in honor of Mr. B. They are hoping to have his green thumb. There is really nothing like a Baalman Produce Tomato. Sometimes a person has such an impact that their loss is felt by everyone. That is

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Hi to everyone. We are now in the season of spring Easter just a couple of weeks away. I still remember the saying, “April showers bring May flowers.” What do May flowers bring? At this time, I appreciate everyone that came out to our fundraiser on Saturday March 20. We had wonderful participation, and we are very thankful for the turnout. This was the first fundraiser that we have had in a long time. Our board members did a good job on all the planning, helping to make this a successful fundraiser. Debbie Lewis provided the wonderful pulled pork, and Sandy Blackorby did a lot in helping to get everything ready. Business hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call the Senior Center at

618-576-9567 for any assistance that can be provided. I am taking in-house appointments as well as curb-side, over-the-phone, and via internet assistance as needed. Lunch, Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. – noon: Curbside carry-outs only because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic. For those over 60, donate what you can afford. For those under 60, you must pay $7, the full cost of the meal. Wednesday, March 31: Beef pot roast potatoes, carrots, onions, green beans and angel food cake/fruit. Thursday, April 1: Glazed ham, party potatoes, spring vegetable mix, pea salad and cupcake. Friday, April 2: Buttered fish fillet, potato salad, butter beans and fruit crumble bar. Monday, April 5: Mexi-

definitely the case in the loss our community has faced this week! Mark Baalman had a wonderful influence on so many students past and present. He was dearly loved by the kids he coached and his coworkers, as well as the many kids and adults he employed at Baalman Produce. He was an unbelievable mentor to so many. I don’t think I ever saw him without a smile and he always had a kind heart. Prayers to his family and to the entire Calhoun Unit 40 staff and students. As I paid my respects Sunday afternoon at the Calhoun Elementary Gym where he spent so much of his time, I looked at all the wonderful tributes the students had to say about him and the signs of love they made. I looked at that amazing line of people, who, in one way or another, he impacted. My thought was, in 54 short years, he had an impact that most people won’t achieve in a lifetime. You will definitely be missed Mr. B, but the influence you had on your students will continue to live on. Please continue prayers for Chasity Wickenhauser, Cathy Taul, Jim Hill, Kurt Roth, Joe Gress, Amy Roth, Joyce Blumenberg, Mary Jo Kress, Mark Bowers, Darren Kress, Mathias Baker, Eileen Gardner, Tonya Baker, Bill Schumann, Joanne Newman, Raymond Sievers, Mark Becker, Jerry Crader, Linda Herkert and Kathryn Chapman.

by Carol Sue Carnes Q 618-883-2333

We enjoyed a beautiful sunny Palm Sunday, despite the intense wind all day. Those who attended church services came home with palms to remind us of Jesus’s journey to Jerusalem. Jesus is the source of mercy. That’s what Holy Week is all about. Christ’s suffering means we have forgiveness for every sin, direction at every turn and light for every dark day. Congratulations to Justin and Renee Swingler of Hutsonville on the birth of twin daughters on Saturday, March 20. The baby girls, Ellie Rae, weighing 5 pounds, 8 ounces, and Ava Rose, weighing 4 pounds, 13 ounces, are presently in the NIC Unit at the hospital in Evansville, Ind. Grandparents are Pat and Maureen Tepen of Meppen and Dean and Liz Swingler of Newton, along with great grandmother Carol Rohr, also of Newton. Lucas Dunse, son of Amy (Meyer) and Justin Dunse of Jerseyville, celebrated his first birthday on Saturday at the home of his parents. A delicious dinner was held in his honor, followed by a beautifully decorated birthday cake, cupcakes and cookies his mom made. Grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins were in attendance for the day. Many more “happy ones,” Lucas! Beverly (Weigel) Halliday of Myrtle Beach, S.C., is spending the Easter holidays with her brother, Ronnie Weigel, and other relatives in the area. George and Yvonne Baecht of Golden Eagle and John and Sue Kinchloe of Meppen

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By Beverly Mosbarger can casserole, black eyed peas, fiesta rice, peaches and bananas. Tuesday, April 6: Fried chicken, mashed pot & gravy, mixed vegetables and bread pudding. Wednesday, April 7: Honey glazed pork chop, cheesy grits, buttered peas and blushing pears. Upcoming holidays to remember include: Thursday, April 1: April Fools Day Friday, April 2: Good Friday Saturday, April 3: National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day Sunday, April 4: Easter Sunday Monday, April 5: Easter Monday Tuesday, April 6: National Carmel Day Wednesday, April 7: National No Housework Day

attended church and confirmation services on Sunday at Hope Lutheran Church in Jerseyville. Their grandson, Samuel Baecht, son of Keith and Becky Baecht, was among those being confirmed. Afterward, a wonderful dinner was held at the home of his parents. God’s blessings to you, Samuel, in the years ahead. My weekend guests and workers on the farm were John and Caleb Carnes of Edwardsville. Caleb also spent Sunday night with his grandparents, Francis and Liz Toppmeyer. With this being Holy Week, Caleb has the week off. Many thanks to both of them for all their help. As usual, John brought delicious prepared food for both me and the Toppmeyers. Must say, he certainly has us spoiled! Ed and Lisa Heffington of Godfrey were visitors of Francis and Liz and also brought them a prepared meal. Later that evening, the Toppmeyers were dinner guests of Bill and Joan Held. Weekend guests of Kevin and Elaine Eberlin were their daughters and families, Don and Jenny Nagel and Addie of Valparaiso, Ind., Dennis and Anne Patton and Mauro and Nikki Fraschini of the St. Louis area. They all enjoyed a pre-Easter celebration with their parents and a long awaited visit with Jenny, Don and Addie, delayed for so long because of COVID-19. Great weekend together for sure! St. Matthew Lutheran Church will be having services on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday at 3 p.m.

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both days with Easter services on Sunday morning at 11 a.m. Birthday blessings this week to Mary Kirn, Terri Rexing, Bob Smith, Bill Halemeyer, Beau Kiel, Barb Pohlman, Lucas Dunse, Kerry Pohlman, Angeline Klaas, John Horman, yours truly and all others celebrating their natal day this week. Happy Anniversary to Richard and Karen Droege, Neil and Tracy Rose, Orville and Norma Fiedler (73 years) and all others celebrating their wedding anniversary this week. Easter Prayer of the week: Father God, as we celebrate with great joy the life and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, thank You Lord for Your victory on the cross which guarantees us eternal life by faith in Your name, and for which we are confident in Your promise that one day we will also be raised to be with You for eternity. Help us share this message while we wait for Your return. Amen.

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BRUSSELS SCHOOLS MONDAY: NO SCHOOL. TUESDAY: (Breakfast) French Toast. (Lunch) Meatball Sub, Sliced Carrots, Romaine Salad, Peaches. WEDNESDAY: (Breakfast) Breakfast Bagel. (Lunch) Chicken Patty, Corn, Romaine Salad, Mixed Fruit. THURSDAY: (Breakfast) Biscuits & Gravy. (Lunch) Cube Steak, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Peas, Pears. FRIDAY: (Breakfast) Donut. (Lunch) Pizza, Green Beans, Romaine Salad, Apple Sauce.

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CALHOUN ELEMENTARY & JR. HIGH SCHOOL MONDAY: NO SCHOOL. TUESDAY: (Breakfast) Mini Chocolate Chip Pancakes, Juice, Milk. (Lunch) BBQ Pork Rib Patty on Bun, Au Gratin Potatoes, Peas, Pears, Milk. WEDNESDAY: (Breakfast) Banana Muffin Loaf, Orange, Milk. (Lunch) Chicken Alfredo w/ Breadsticks, Romaine Lettuce, Broccoli, Peaches, Milk. THURSDAY: (Breakfast) Breakfast Burrito, Juice, Milk. (Lunch) Cold Turkey & Cheese on Bun, Potato Salad, Green Beans, Mandarin Oranges, Milk. FRIDAY: (Breakfast) Cereal, Apple Slices w/Peanut Butter, Milk. (Lunch) Cheeseburger on Bun, French Fries, Corn, Mixed Fruit, Milk.

ST. NORBERTS SCHOOL MONDAY: NO SCHOOL. TUESDAY: Hamburger Wrap, Baked Fries, Peaas, Peaches. WEDNESDAY: Orange Chicken, Mexican Rice, Corn, Pears. Johnny Rib THURSDAY: on Bun, Baked Fries, Green Beans, Mixed Fruit Cup. FRIDAY: Hot Dog, Baked Chips, Lettuce Salad, Cottage Cheese & Peaches.


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Happy Birthday Corner

Calhoun High School seniors show some spirit for their last year

Carl celebrates his birthday

Carl John Kirn celebrated his birthday with a dinosaur themed party with his family Aug. 4. He turned four years old. Carl has two siblings, one younger and one older, Ethan and Aubri. His parents are Jeremy and Ann Kirn from Golden Eagle. Carl’s grandparents are Paulette Hartman, Terry and Donna Kirn all from Golden Eagle. His great grandparents are Jack and Joann Kirn also from Golden Eagle.

Austin Mudd takes a turn signing the Senior Pole as Emily Gettings, Conner Baze, Grant Gilman, DJ Lorton, Jackie Barzewski and others watch or wait their turn.

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Brussels to look further into co-op possibility with Calhoun

By JARAD JARMON Calhoun News-Herald School district leaders in Brussels are still interested in further exploring potential co-op options for athletics in the district. In a meeting last week, the Brussels School Board was split in terms of how to approach what could be a problem in upcoming years for the future of athletics in the district, either arguing to co-op on all sports, some sports or none at all. “They preferred to maintain our own programs if at all possible,” Brussels Superintendent Mark Martin said of the opinion to not co-op. “Maybe the projections are not as dire as they seem.” It was about a month ago when a parent within Brussels Unit 42, Mark Nolte, had expressed an interest, reportedly felt by other parents of students in the district, to the school board in having a co-op agreement with the Calhoun Unit 40 for more sports. Currently, the two school districts have a co-op football program, but Nolte, who worried what the low enrollment in the school might do to the athletic programs in the district, hoped the board might consider doing the same thing for sports such as baseball and basketball. The main concerns were baseball and boy’s basketball, which are projected, although not confirmed, to have enough interest from students to compete. Nolte warned this could lead to parents leaving the district. Martin was tasked with looking further into this matter. “The first thing that has to happen is I need to call Dr. (Andrea) Lee in Calhoun...to see what kind of interest they have on their end,” Martin

said. “If there is interest, then we will probably get people together to talk about possibilities.” The district already co-ops for football with Calhoun and only a couple boys participate in that. In 2019, the board also approved a co-op with St. Mary’s School and Calhoun Unit 40 on a clay target shooting team. In the meeting last week, school board members also called on the superintendent to look at the viability of increasing the compensation for bus drivers in the district. In the past, they had always had three bus drivers for three routes, but with the death of district bus driver Gene Wienke last May, new routes needed to be made to accommodate only two drivers, as there was no one to replace Wieneke’s post. The two routes accommodating what was meant for three drivers initially, along with a litany of rules surrounding COVID bus drivers must follow, inspired school leaders to look into getting the bus drivers more compensation. “The board members suggested to me that maybe we need to look at the bus drivers’ compensation – maybe they have earned a little extra to boot,” Martin said. No action was taken, but it is slated to be on the docket for discussion at the next board meeting. In other news, appointments might have to take place to fill up school board seats come time for the end of members’ terms. Unless there are write-ins, the new board will have to interview and select people to fill the vacancies, an avenue the district has had to go down in the past. “It is a concern anytime you face not having a full board for a while, but it is not unusual,”

Martin said. “This is my 10th or 11th year in this role, and I have seen the board have to interview people two or three times in that time.” Martin said it is a big undertaking with no pay – requiring time for regular and special meetings, possibly contributing to the lack of civic interest by those in the community. The growing age of the community might also play a part, Martin suggested. If need be, the newly constituted board will move forward to find people to fill remaining vacancies. The problem would be if they couldn’t come up with four people. Four are needed to hold meetings and vote on appointments. If they cannot fill vacancies in a certain time, the regional office of education will step in and appoint people. “We’ve approached that timeline in the past,” Martin said. In the meeting, the board also: Q Commended Brussels High School alumni Emma Schleeper, daughter of Sarah Schleeper, district nurse, for her efforts with “Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day” at SIU-Edwardsville. As the president of the Society of Women Engineers at S.I.U.E., Emma talked about the planning that went into changing the “Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day” program from the usual in-person presentation to online. The day is centered on getting students from highschools, namely women, interested in engineering. Emma is a senior majoring in industrial engineering who will graduate in May. Q Sydney Reynolds’ resignation was accepted. She was the music teacher for the district. Q Lisa Kiel was accepted as the softball coach.

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Brussels honor roll announced

Brussels has named those on the honor roll list of the third quarter for Brussels High School, Jr. High and Grade School. Those high-schoolers with high honors are: Mary Baalman, Cheyenne Brundies, Emma Clark, Tessa Clark, Isabella Friedel, Josie Friedel, Emma Hagen, Nicholas Kiel, Delani Klaas, Gracie Klaas, Morgan Klaas, Haylee Kress, Kendra LaMarsh, Jacob LaMarsh, Jerica LaMarsh, Alexandra Schulte, Logan Tepen, Emma Vogel and Elizabeth Warren. Honor rollers at the high school are: Alyssa Bonner, Avery Caselton, Austin Friedel, Macy Jacobs, Caleb Katzenberger, Tyler Kinder, Alyssa Kress, Abagail Lefler, Ashlyn Lockwood, Ellie

Kampsville resident earns degree from WGU

Bethany Owens of Kampsville has earned a bachelor of arts in Elementary Education from Western Governors University (WGU). The online, nonprofit university has graduated over 218,000 students from across the country since its inception in 1997. WGU has recognized 14,146 undergraduate and 15,640 graduate degree recipients, who have completed their degrees since July 2, 2020. Their areas of study include business, K-12 education, information technology and health professions, including nursing.

Nolte, Kaden Nolte, Hope Odelehr, Cheyenne Pohlman, Eric Robeen, Dresden Schulte, Corree Snyders, Joseph Struse and Francis Vogel. Those junior high honor rollers are: Olivia Brodbeck, Ryan Hagen, Andrew Heffinton and Sadie Kiel. Taylor Carey, Matthew

Kiel are on the high honor roll list. Those grade school students on the high honor roll are: Megan Heffington and Kayley Schulte. Grade school honor rollers are: Natalee Dorste, Jordin Garcia and Gage Kiel.

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Brussels girls basketball seniors recognized

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Emma Clark stands with her parents, Melissa and Jim Clark, after being recognized during Senior/Parent Night for the Brussels girl’s basketball team. Senior Mary Vogel, not pictured, daughter of Wayne and Lisa Vogei was also honored.

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Debbie Hall and Jean Benoist separate the candy for the egg hunt. The several different candy types the two are sorting will be sure to make the hunters “hoppy.”

Hamburg back on track for egg hunt

By LUCAS GARDNER Calhoun News-Herald Hamburg leaders are hoping to get back on track for the town’s holiday celebrations. Since COVID hit, leaders have had to halt projects and cancel several events that the town usually holds for residents, and leaders are hoping to change that tune with an Easter egg hunt. “Because of COVID last year, we were unable to have an Easter egg hunt. This was the first time Hamburg [had] canceled it in many years,” Hamburg Mayor Eric Benoist said. Last year, the town missed out on the Easter event among others like their Halloween celebration and bake sales the town has throughout the year. “I feel like Easter is the first event of the year that normally has good weather. People have been cooped up indoors all winter. By the time Easter comes around, they are ready for spring,” Benoist said. “Getting outside and being a part of an event like this helps keep a community together.” Hamburg’s Easter egg hunt has been held almost every year for 35 years, until the pandemic struck, and Benoist looks at this as an important return to tradition for the town. “I was not even born, or maybe one when they started this event. Most people have grown up always having it,” Benoist said. “So, at this point it just doesn’t seem right not to have it. It’s become a Hamburg tradition.” The Easter egg hunt will be held outside on Debbie

and Gary Halls’ property, so the event can stay within COVID guidelines. This will allow the people who participate in the egg hunt to social distance and still watch their children have an “egg”citing time with others searching for the eggs. Previously, the event was held elsewhere, however, lots of those participating in the egg hunt found more enjoyment at the Hall residence. As an official decision, the Hamburg leaders decided to keep the hunt at the Hall residence. “This is the second year having it at the Halls’ residence. It used to be done at the townhall and the park, but due to flooding, we had to move the event,” Benoist said. “That was two years ago. A lot of the patrons said they enjoyed it better at the Hall’s residence. So, we decided to continue it there.” The egg hunt will be April 3 at 1 p.m., and the property is located just outside of Hamburg on Michael Hollow Road. The Hamburg leaders sponsor the egg hunt and will be setting up a decoration display at the bottom of the driveway, which will make the location easy to find for participants. While at the Hall residence, volunteers and other Hamburg leaders will be hiding approximately 750 eggs depending on how many children come to the event. Children will have no problem finding as many eggs as they can. Children from everywhere are allowed to join the fun just like Kampsville’s Easter egg hunt at 3 p.m. the same day.

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Hardin, Illinois

Calhoun Unit 40 extending hours for next school year

By JARAD JARMON Calhoun News-Herald Calhoun Unit 40 teachers expressed their objections to extending the school day hours at the start of the upcoming school year, but ultimately, the Calhoun School Board chose to OK the extension at their March 15 meeting, keeping in mind the loss to student’s learning. According to the board summary, the board heard from teachers in the district regarding the option of extending the school hours the remainder of the year. Teachers shared many reasons why they were not in favor of extending the day the rest of the school year. At the start of the school year in August last year, COVID-19 guidelines required schools to offer a remote learning option. Some in the county utilized this option, but a majority in the Calhoun school district attended school in person. Still, some were remote, and to ease the workload on teachers slightly, school hours were reduced at Calhoun as they were across the state. This was intended to allow teachers the time to teach in-person students and then later assist those remote learners, but school leaders wanted to return to a regular schedule, and the decision was made. “While there was still some concern on having enough time in the day and it being stressful for teachers, extending the day is ultimately what is best for learn-

ing,” Calhoun Superintendent Andrea Lee said. “The new ISBE (Illinois State Board of Education) guidance makes this even more realistic, since we only have to allow remote for increased risk students or family members they live with as a reason. “The workload with digital learning, quarantines, time spent with kids in addition to a normal day all were key factors in stating why to keep it the same and start normal next year. It is also very different circumstances between CES and CHS as it relates to remote learning, time with kids and prep time.” Lee said, though, that it was not an easy decision to make, noting it was not “as black/ white as maybe we wish it would be.” As far as COVID’s presence in the school district, there were three positive cases at CHS and 19 in quarantine, according to the board summary of the meeting. At Calhoun Elementary School, there were zero positive cases and seven students on quarantine. The last two weeks’ cases have mostly been linked to a cluster of students that were exposed at the last boys’ basketball game of the season. There are four students that were able to produce medical notes to remain on full time remote learning. Also in the meeting: Q The board approved Abby Baalman as assistant high school volleyball coach Q An update was given on

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Two $300 Tri-County Antique Club scholarships will be presented to recipients from among the Calhoun, Jersey and Southwestern high schools. The application is open to students who will be a 2021 high school graduate, an active FFA and/or 4-H member and who, beginning with the 2021/2022 academic year, will be enrolled full-time (more than 12 credit hours) in a higher academia environment, which consists of a two-year community college, four-year university or a business/trade school. Applications must be postmarked on or before May 21,

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get from the ESSER II grant was announced. The grant is now open, and Calhoun’s allotment is $367,132. There are limited areas in which the money can be spent, and Lee is working to get as much information together to propose a spending plan. There is also federal money coming in ESSER III that will need to be taken into consideration.

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February Property Transfers Grantor - RTH Properties LLC, Grantee - Rick Haberland et al, Instrument - Warr Deed, Date of Inst. - 01/29/21 Grantor - Rick Haberland et al, Grantee - Farmers State Bank, Instrument - Mortgage, Date of Inst. - 01/29/21 Grantor - CNB Bank & Trust NA, Grantee - Brian C Longnecker & Wf, Instrument - Release, Date of Inst. - 01/15/21 Grantor - Brian C Longnecker et al, Grantee - CNB Bank & Trust NA, Instrument - Mortgage, Date of Inst. 01/15/21 Grantor - Brian C Longnecker et al, Grantee - CNB Bank & Trust NA, Instrument - Mortgage, Date of Inst. 01/15/21 Grantor - Kenneth W Droege, Grantee - Ashley N Droege, Instrument - Quit Claim Deed, Date of Inst. 12/23/20 Grantor - Bank of Kampsville, Grantee - John Jansen, Instrument - Release, Date of Inst. - 01/28/21 Grantor - Robert L Gardner & Wf, Grantee - Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc, Instrument - Mortgage, Date of Inst. - 12/03/20 Grantor - Bertram Farms LLC, Grantee - Mark A Kern, Instrument - Warr Deed, Date of Inst. - 01/29/21 Grantor - Bertram Farms LLC, Grantee - Mark A Kern, Instrument - Warr Deed, Date of Inst. - 01/29/21 Grantor - Calhoun County Trustee, Grantee - Mark E Diveley et al, Instrument Deed, Date of Inst. - 02/01/21 Grantor - James M LaMartina Trustee et al, Grantee Bertram Farms LLC, Instrument - Trustee Deed, Date of Inst. - 02/01/21 Grantor - Stephen G Miller, Grantee - Stephen G Miller Trustee, Instrument - Special

Warr Deed, Date of Inst. 01/29/21 Grantor - Hansen Builders Inc, Grantee - Farm Credit Illinois FLCA, Instrument - Mortgage, Date of Inst. 08/21/20 Grantor - Patricia Gerson, Grantee - 1st Midamerica Credit Union, Instrument - Mortgage, Date of Inst. 01/04/21 Grantor - Richard J Ringhausen & Wf, Grantee - John M Haug & Wf, Instrument - Warr Deed, Date of Inst. 01/27/21 Grantor - Richard J Ringhausen & Wf, Grantee - Patrick Hurley & Wf, Instrument - Warr Deed, Date of Inst. - 01/27/21 Grantor - Bank of Kampsville, Grantee - Caleb Churchman, Instrument - Release, Date of Inst. - 01/12/21 Grantor - William B Tepen Trustee, Grantee - William B Tepen, Instrument - Warr Deed, Date of Inst. - 02/02/21 Grantor - Julie A Brangenberg, Grantee - Lawrence W Valli & Wf, Instrument - Warr Deed, Date of Inst. - 01/29/21 Grantor - Larry Valli, Grantee - Plat, Date of Inst. 10/15/20 Grantor - Joyce Siemer et al, Grantee - Robert Weishaar, Instrument - Release, Date of Inst. - 08/03/20 Grantor - Prairie Power Inc, Grantee - Plat, Date of Inst. 01/08/21 Grantor - Scott J LaMarsh, Grantee - Joyce Siemer, Instrument - Power of Atty, Date of Inst. - 07/18/20 Grantor - Terry L LaMarsh, Grantee - Joyce Siemer, Instrument - Power of Atty, Date of Inst. - 07/20/20 Grantor - Michael G LaMarsh, Grantee - Joyce Siemer, Instrument - Power of Atty, Date of Inst. - 07/20/20 Grantor - Dennis R

LaMarsh, Grantee - Joyce Siemer, Instrument - Power of Atty, Date of Inst. - 07/23/20 Grantor - Robert G LaMarsh, Grantee - Joyce Siemer, Instrument - Power of Atty, Date of Inst. - 07/18/20 Grantor - Joyce Siemer et al, Grantee - Prairie Power Inc, Instrument - Warr Deed, Date of Inst. - 01/22/21 Grantor - Eric Weber & Wf, Grantee - Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc, Instrument - Mortgage, Date of Inst. - 01/27/21 Grantor - Irvin A Graham & Wf, Grantee - Irvin A Graham Irrevocable Trust 2021 et al, Instrument - Quit Claim Deed, Date of Inst. - 02/02/21 Grantor - Ronald Noble Smith & Wf, Grantee - Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc, Instrument - Mortgage, Date of Inst. 01/22/21 Grantor - Central State Bank, Grantee - Bertram Farms LLC, Instrument - Release, Date of Inst. 02/01/21 Grantor - Fox Family Pharmacy, Grantee - Bank of Kampsville, Instrument - Mortgage, Date of Inst. 02/09/21 Grantor - Fred E Herter, Grantee - Fred E Herter Revocable Living Trust #2-2021, Instrument - Quit Claim Deed, Date of Inst. - 02/08/21 Grantor - Marian R Shillato Revocable Living Trust, Grantee - Anne R Walter et al, Instrument - Quit Claim Deed, Date of Inst. - 02/02/21 Grantor - Anne R Walter et al, Grantee - Michael R Shillato et al, Instrument - Quit Claim Deed, Date of Inst. 02/02/21 Grantor - Calhoun County Trustee, Grantee - Lands, Lots and Parcels Returned Delinquent, Instrument - Lis Pendens, Date of Inst. - 02/08/21

Calhoun churches able really celebrate Easter this year

By CONNOR ASHLOCK Calhoun News-Herald It’s looking like the weather for the upcoming Easter weekend will be fair, with decent temperatures and sunny for the most part. Of course, weather patterns in the Midwest can change on a dime, but what’s not as mutable is the resolve of Calhoun Christians who are preparing to celebrate some of the most important feast days in the Christian calendar this year. Last year, COVID was ruthless in its pursuit to pause every facet of life. However now, the vaccination process to nip it in the butt well underway in the region, it looks like it’s going to be a brighter Easter weekend all around, come clear skies or clouds. The church doors will fling open wide and free all throughout the county, welcoming congregations in unity to celebrate the reason for their faith, as well as welcome in a turning point in Calhoun’s fight against the pandemic, as Easter comes as Calhoun marks about one-fifth of its citizens having been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. Below is some general information about many of the churches in Calhoun County regarding their services for Holy Week and Easter Sunday. Not all churches were able to be reached. The Batchtown Methodist Church will be hosting an inperson Good Friday service at 7 p.m. and an in-person Easter Sunday service at its usual meeting time of 10:45 a.m. Social distancing is observed in the congregation’s seating arrangements. Blessed Trinity and St. Francis of Assisi Parishes will be hosting all in-person services throughout the Triduum and on Easter Sunday. Congregants will not have to make reservations for any services hosted, but are asked to bring their own masks. A Holy Thursday Mass will be held on April 1 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church in Brussels. On Good Friday, the Stations of the Cross will be observed at 1 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Church in Meppen. On the evening of Good Friday, a Celebration of the Passion will be observed at 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church. On Holy Saturday, April 3, the Easter Vigil Mass will begin at 8 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church. There will be four Masses

hosted on Easter Sunday throughout Calhoun County: Q St. Anselm’s Church in Kampsville, 6 a.m. Q St. Joseph’s Church in Meppen, 8 a.m. Q St. Norbert’s Church in Hardin, 9:30 a.m. Q St. Michael’s Church in Michael, 11 a.m. St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Brussels will be hosting a Maundy Thursday service at 3 p.m., as well as a Good Friday service at 3 p.m. The Easter Sunday service will be held at 11 a.m. Seats are marked off with tape, designating places where congregants may sit. Masks are provided in the event someone should forget to bring one, but attendees are asked to bring their own. A hands-free hand sanitizer dispenser, which was one of the many provided by the Calhoun County Health Department, will be available as well. St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kampsville will be holding its Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services both at 7 p.m., but both services will be at the Our Redeemer Lutheran Church at 208 Seventh St. in Carrollton, as the two congregations share a minister. The Easter candlelight vigil service will be at 5 p.m. on

Grantor - Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc, Grantee - The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company NA, Instrument - Assign Mortgage, Date of Inst. 02/02/21 Grantor - Jersey State Bank, Grantee - Harvey C Pohlman et al, Instrument - Release, Date of Inst. - 02/10/21 Grantor - Heritage Community Bank, Grantee - James M LaMartina Trustee et al, Instrument - Release, Date of Inst. - 02/08/21 Grantor - Hansen Builders Inc, Grantee - Farm Credit Illinois FLCA, Instrument Corrected Mortgage, Date of Inst. - 08/21/20 Grantor - Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc, Grantee - Ronald Smith & Wf, Instrument - Release, Date of Inst. - 02/09/21 Grantor - Scott Credit Union, Grantee - Charles Kamp & Wf, Instrument - Release, Date of Inst. 02/02/21 Grantor - Joseph J Pluester Trustee, Grantee - Sean Slinkard & Wf, Instrument Trustee Deed, Date of Inst. - 01/22/21 Grantor - Nick Adams, Grantee - Plat, Date of Inst. 08/28/20 Grantor - Keith J Roth & Wf, Grantee - Nicholas S Adams & Wf, Instrument Warr Deed, Date of Inst. 02/16/21 Grantor - Keith J Roth & Wf, Grantee - Nicholas S Adams & Wf, Instrument - Agreement, Date of Inst. 02/16/21 Grantor - Nicholas S Adams & Wf, Grantee - Bank of Calhoun County, Instrument - Mortgage, Date of Inst. 02/16/21 Grantor - Farmers State Bank, Grantee - Christopher L Turpin et al, Instru-

ment - Release, Date of Inst. - 02/01/21 Grantor - Farmers State Bank, Grantee - Christopher Turpin et al, Instrument - Release, Date of Inst. - 02/01/21 Grantor - Larry E Clowers et al, Grantee - Steven L Bowman, Instrument - Warr Deed, Date of Inst. - 02/10/21 Grantor - James H Brodbeck et al, Grantee - Aaron A Peters & Wf, Instrument - Quit Claim Deed, Date of Inst. - 02/12/21 Grantor - Robert J Miller Trustee, Grantee - James A Miller, Instrument - Trustee Deed, Date of Inst. - 02/18/21 Grantor - Barry Hess, Grantee - Lonnie G Baalman & Wf, Instrument - Warr Deed, Date of Inst. - 02/19/21 Grantor - CNB Bank & Trust NA, Grantee - John Bick & Wf, Instrument - Release, Date of Inst. - 02/08/21 Grantor - Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc, Grantee - Eric Weber & Wf, Instrument - Release, Date of Inst. - 02/11/21 Grantor - Stacy L Anderson, Grantee - Bank of Kampsville, Instrument - Mortgage, Date of Inst. - 02/06/21 Grantor - Bank of Kampsville, Grantee - Stacy L Anderson, Instrument - Release, Date of Inst. - 02/11/21 Grantor - First State Community Bank, Grantee - Jeffrey L Wolk Trustee et al, Instrument - Release, Date of Inst. - 12/29/20 Grantor - First State Community Bank, Grantee - Jeffrey L Wolk Trustee, Instrument - Release, Date of Inst. - 12/29/20 Grantor - Matthew David Brown, Grantee - Wildcat Hollow Farms LLC et al, Instrument - Warr Deed, Date of Inst. - 02/22/21 Grantor - Fenway Proper-

ties LLC, Grantee - Wildcat Hollow Farms LLC, Instrument - Quit Claim Deed, Date of Inst. - 02/22/21 Grantor - Dorwin R Looper Jr Trustee et al, Grantee - Lisa Snyders, Instrument - Trustee Deed, Date of Inst. - 02/22/21 Grantor - Lisa D Snyders, Grantee - Bank of Kampsville, Instrument - Mortgage, Date of Inst. - 02/22/21 Grantor - Paul D Sibley & Wf, Grantee - Shane W Sibley Sr et al, Instrument - Quit Claim Deed, Date of Inst. 02/22/21 Grantor - DLJ Mortgage Capital Inc, Grantee - Gregory W Schobernd et al, Instrument - Assign Mortgage, Date of Inst. - 02/19/21 Grantor - US Bank National Association Trustee, Grantee - Gregory W Schobernd et al, Instrument - Release, Date of Inst. - 02/19/21 Grantor - David A Peters & Wf, Grantee - Bank of Calhoun County, Instrument - Mortgage, Date of Inst. 02/12/21 Grantor - Carla Rood, Grantee - Bank of Calhoun County, Instrument - Mortgage, Date of Inst. - 02/17/21 Grantor - John C Heffington et al, Grantee - William A Heffington et al, Instrument - Quit Claim Deed, Date of Inst. - 02/25/21 Grantor - Gregory S Campbell et al, Grantee - William J Klunk & Wf, Instrument - Warr Deed, Date of Inst. 02/26/21 Grantor - Gregory S Campbell et al, Grantee - William J Klunk et al, Instrument Agreement, Date of Inst. 02/26/21 Grantor - William J Klunk & Wf, Grantee - Farm Credit Illinois FLCA, Instrument - Mortgage, Date of Inst. 02/26/21

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Saturday evening at St. John’s in Kampsville. Easter Sunday services will be held in Carrollton, with a sunrise service beginning at 6:30 a.m. and the Easter service starting at 9 a.m. Belleview Community Church will be holding its Easter Sunday service starting at 11 a.m. The First Presbyterian Church of Hardin will be observing its Easter Sunday service starting at 9 a.m. An Easter egg hunt for the kids will take place afterward. Congregants are asked to bring their own masks, but masks will also be available if necessary, as well as hand sanitizer. Indian Creek Church of Christ’s Easter Sunday service will begin at 9 a.m. and will include a Bible study.

Conservation Violation: Garlich, Terry L., dob 06-15-1990, a withheld judgment/supervision disposition was entered on a charge of unlawful take/possess/deer, 1 year supervision; $2,347.50 fine/civil penalty/

costs. DUI: Groshong, Thomas Charles, dob 04-24-1961, was found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol, 180 days county jail, 2 years probation, alcohol

treatment; $2,979 fine/costs. Traffic: Groshong, Thomas Charles, dob 04-24-1961, was found guilty of driving on a suspended license, 1 year probation, 180 days county jail, $827 fine/costs.

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2017 GMC SIERRA CREW CAB 4X4

#11939A ALL WHEEL DRIVE LEATHER LOADED

#76903B LEATHER LOADED

$35,900

$18,900

$34,900

2017 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED RIGHT HAND DRIVE

2017 JEEP CHEROKEE LATITUDE 4X4

2017 NISSAN ALTIMA

2019 CHRYSLER PACIFICA TOURING L

#76928A PERFECT FOR MAIL ROUTE LOW MILES

#76899A 4X4 V6 CHRYSLER CERTIFIED

#11955A SV FULL POWER

#11935 CHRYSLER CERTIFIED

$27,900

$21,900

$14,900

$28,900

2019 FORD FIESTA

2019 KIA SOUL

2019 MERCEDES GLC 300

2019 NISSAN SENTRA

#76949A SE HATCHBACK 13,000 MILES

#76938AA 5,000 MILES

#76892A 4X4 LEATHER LOADED

#11980 SV FULL POWER

$15,900

$19,900

$33,900

$14,900

2019 RAM 1500 BIGHORN CREW 4X4

2020 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN LT

2020 JEEP GLADIATOR ALTITUDE

2020 RAM 2500 BIGHORN 4X4

#11987 NIGHT EDITION CHRYSLER CERTIFIED

#11986 4X4 FULL POWER

#11963A 4X4 7000 MILES CHRYSLER CERTIFIED

#11990 4250 MILES LOADED

$39,900

$51,900

$42,900

$54,900

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217-243-3371

217-243-3333

800-851-6039

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Monte Keltner

Justin Degroot

Corbin Tullis

Tom Pranger

Greg Kelly

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