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County grant writing focuses shift amid business hardships

By CONNOR ASHLOCK Calhoun News-Herald In a special meeting of the Calhoun County Commissioners meeting on April 8, Karen Hanneken was hired to administer the Downstate Small Business Stabilization Program (DSBSP).

Funds for the program come from the Illinois Department of Economic Commerce and Opportunity, which is repurposing Community Development Block Grant funds in order to support the program.

Hanneken was originally hired to write grants that would benefit the citizens of the county, but with the recent COVID-19 outbreak, there was a more pressing need to help the business owners of the county stay open.

“The purpose of the DSBSP grant is to give the business up to $25,000 to supplement the loss of their working capital,� Karen Hanneken said. “It can be used for such things as payroll to retain employees, to replenishing inventory and paying utilities.�

The grant is also available to those businesses considered non-essential by the governor’s executive order.

Business owners will not be able to use grant money to pay a mortgage or pre-existing bills, and there are some qualifications that must be met before owners can apply for it.

To qualify for the grant, owners must have fewer than 50 employees and at least one full-time employee. “The grant is very beneficial to businesses for three reasons,� Hanneken said. “It doesn’t have to be repaid

unless it isn’t spent according to the provisions of the grant, it helps businesses retain key employees, and it puts money into circulation which helps the economy.�

Hanneken further explained that the DSBSP application is extensive. “There is a section for the business to complete and a section for the applicable local form of government to complete. My role in this process is to assist business owners if there are any questions. I also complete the county’s part of the application and keep the commissioners apprised of the progress of the grant,� Hanneken explained.

The grant will not be awarded to businesses directly, but instead to the Calhoun County government, who then disperses it to the applicable busi-

nesses.

If a business is in an incorporated location, owners are instructed to contact the village mayor or Karen Hanneken for assistance. Businesses in unincorporated areas may contact Hanneken either by email at khanneken1@frontier.com or by calling 618-576-9785.

There are also other grant and SBA loan opportunities for businesses in the county that are struggling due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic. “The Payroll Protection Plan is a forgivable loan, which was created through the Small Business Administration to help small businesses pay their employees during the COVID-19 crisis,� Hanneken said.

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St. Norbert’s School donates crafts, toilet paper to community St. Norbert's student project nominated for national competition.

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or years, Nedra Gress, a regular substitute and volunteer at St. Norbert’s School, has frequently brought craft projects for those Hardin school students to do ahead of a holiday.

This has been the case each and every holiday for over a decade.

But for Holy Week, April 5 through 11, and subsequently Easter, Gress and those at the school knew that was not really an option this time around. Like with other schools across the state, St. Norbert’s had to shift to distance-learning — a difficult environment for such a tactile project. It left Gress, who

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already had the crafts at the time, with a question of what to do with them now. Racheal Friedel, St. Norbert’s teacher and Gress’s daughter, had a suggestion: “Why don’t we just donate them?�

With a swift OK from leaders at the St. Norbert’s School, supplies for the crafts, with the exception of scissors and glue, and instructions if needed, were put into individual bags and left outside in a tub at the front entrance of St. Norbert’s School for people to take from. “It was time to pay it forward‌It was just the right thing to do,â€? Friedel said.

The response was incredible. “It was such a big hit,� she said.

Friedel said she received numerous comments from students about how much they liked the crafts and what

they made that week.

The response was so positive, that it inspired Gress and Friedel to assemble craft bags for further projects for the kids to pick up. These projects have called on local kids to craft a variety of things including their own superhero, origami and a scene of the resurrection.

They have been a breath of fresh air for locals, including for Friedel and Gress. Friedel noted they enjoy going into town and filling up the tub. “She really enjoys giving back,� Friedel said of her mother.

Friedel said Gress is often asking when they will be doing the next one. “She has plans for Mother’s Day,� Friedel said.

So far, though, the endeavor has been week by week going beyond that of a holiday. This (See, DONATES, A2)

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By CONNOR ASHLOCK Calhoun News-Herald For almost a month now, schools all across the state, both public and private, have kept their doors shut in an attempt to curb the spread of COVID-19 and in this time, students, parents and faculty have been learning valuable lessons that will prove to have some benefit in the long run.

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Prior to the outbreak of the coronavirus, technology was already playing an important role in all levels of education in the county.

However, when the schools closed and concern arose over how students would continue to be educated, it became apparent just how essential

technology is in keeping young people engaged in school outside of the formal classroom. “Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers and staff used technology on a daily basis within each classroom through devices, apps and supplemental curriculum programs and websites,� Christie Lorsbach said.

Lorsbach, who serves as the Calhoun Elementary and Junior High School principal, stressed technology’s importance in the district, especially now. “The students utilize the internet daily for all subject areas and lessons. Technology plays a large part in how information and instruction is delivered across all grade levels and subject areas,� Lorsbach explained.

One method by which a broader use of technology was incorporated into the classroom was through a method dubbed the “flipped classroom,� which has since proven to be invaluable now that students are learning from home. “Some classes at Calhoun District 40 implemented a flipped classroom where the students work through some concepts first before the instructor teaches it to them. This allows (See, TEACHING, A4)

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By &$50(1 (16,1*(5 Calhoun News-Herald Schools throughout Illinois will benefit from the economic stimulus package President Donald Trump signed into law on March 26.

All in all, the stimulus bill provides $13.5 billion to schools throughout the nation to be used for meal programs, remote learning infrastructure, technology purchases, mental health programs and counseling for students, along with sanitation and deep cleaning as well as summer programs to help address any learning gaps.

This money will be distributed to each individual school district by the state. Illinois is expected to get $569.5 million in funding to be used in response to COVID-19.

The amount each district will receive is based on the number of low-income students in the district. The money will increase by 75 percent of the amount of funding districts receive in Title 1 monies.

The money can be used for any school within the district, however public school districts must allocate some of their share to students and teachers in private and charter (See, SCHOOLS, A2)

Calhoun has no new COVID-19 cases so far

By JARAD JARMON Jersey County Journal Calhoun County does not have any new positive COVID-19 cases after the first positive was confirmed, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) coronavirus map on Monday.

On April 4, the Calhoun County Health Department confirmed the first positive case of novel coronavirus, or more specifically COVID-19, in the county. As previously reported, it was noted that the case was not travel-related, and that the individual is a resident of Calhoun County and is in their 20s. The patient was self-quarantined at home.

As of Friday, there were no deaths as a result of COVID-19 in the county either.

Other neighboring counties are fairing better than others.

In Greene County, there still remains only one test positive case with more than 45 negative results.

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Are you going stir-crazy yet?

By BILL HOAGLAND “Stir-crazy” is a term that today refers to the mental effects of being confined in your home or wherever for too long a period of time.

We are hearing that term a lot these days in reference to our home confinements. Around the start of the twentieth century, however, the word “stir” was slang for prison; thus, “stir-crazy” originally meant the mental reactions specifically resulting from being locked up in prison. So with this pandemic confinement, we are going through now, are you “stircrazy” yet?

Being “stir-crazy” can drive you to do some pretty stupid things, no matter how smart you are. Here is a good example of what I am talking about.

Dr. Daniel Reardon, of Melbourne, Australia, is presumably a very smart person; actually, he is an astrophysicist, an occupation way beyond my pay grade. While confined to his home in Melbourne as the pandemic was running its course in Australia, Dr. Reardon was getting bored and perhaps a bit “stircrazy.” To pass the time, he decided he would design a device that might help mankind deal with the pandemic.

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(Continued from A1) week, new crafts were scheduled to be dropped off Tuesday afternoon. With this week’s craft bags, local children are going to be making owls out of pine cones and paper flowers out of magazines. Friedel said it is an effort to keep the kids, all of them in the community, occupied.

“I don’t want anyone to think that it is just for St. Norbert’s,” Friedel said. “It is a community thing.”

Shortly after following through with this endeavor, those at the school sought to donate more, offering a twopronged approach to bring some much-needed light to

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(Continued from A1) schools. Calhoun is set to receive $89,819.

Funding in other counties includes: Jersey, $469,591; Winchester, $81,183; Bluffs, $63,649 and Pikeland, $367,430.

Per the guidelines of the stimulus bill, Illinois will distribute 90 percent of the funds to individual districts with the remaining 10 percent to be spent at the state school board’s discretion.

Illinois State Board of Education State Superintendent Carmen Ayala said she was not sure when the money would be made available to districts, but she would apply for the funds as soon as the application is available, which should be before the end of April.

It is not clear how much the Calhoun and Brussels school districts will get from this stimulus.

“Through President Trump’s CARES Bill that was passed, Calhoun CUSD #40 may receive extra money through the Title I grant we receive,” Calhoun Superintendent Kate Sievers said. “However, those are only approximations at this time.”

Brussels Superintendent Mark Martin mirrored those sentiments. He said however much they get from the stimulus, Brussels will likely not receive a very sizable amount.

If the parameters for what the money is used for are open, Martin expressed interest in bolstering the technology in the school, namely getting more Chromebooks and tablets.

“I would like more tech

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Don't mistake silence for absence with God, gobblers

He had in his possession at home four powerful neodymium magnets that are each roughly the size of an AAA battery. The original intention was to utilize these magnets in creating a necklace that sounded an alarm when the hands got too close to the face, thereby discouraging people from touching their faces. This experiment immediately went south—with the alarm on the neck constantly sounding until the hands were brought to the face, the exact opposite of what was intended. Then, in a fit of boredom and admittedly simply goofing around at that point, Dr. Reardon placed a magnet inside each nostril of his nose and then placed the other two magnets on the outside of his nose, opposite the two inside.

So far, so good.

Unfortunately, when he removed the two outside magnets, the two inside his nostrils locked together, painfully pinching his nostrils. So in an attempt to counterbalance the magnetic pull inside his nose, he placed the other two magnets just outside the openings to the nostrils.

Somehow, he lost his grip and these two magnets locked up with the other two magnets.

Now he had four magnets locked together inside his

nose.

In an attempt to remove all four magnets from his nostrils, he decided to use a pair of needle-nosed pliers. However, in bringing the pliers close to the magnets inside his nose, the pliers became magnetized and the nose painfully tried to follow the pliers as he moved them around his face; eventually, the pliers locked onto the outside of the nose.

At this point, he realized he might need some medical intervention. His girlfriend, apparently laughing all the way, drove him to a local hospital, where the staff went into hysterics upon hearing the medical history.

Finally, after everyone calmed down, the magnets were manually removed after spraying his nostrils with an anesthetic spray. (The last magnet to be removed actually dropped down into his throat once the magnetization ended, but all’s well that ends well; it was retrieved before

plunging down his esophagus.)

So here is hoping you don’t get too “stir-crazy” and start goofing around with magnets while we cool our jets.

Note: Some of the details for this column were contained in a story by Naaman Zhou in the March 30, 2020 edition of The Guardian (US edition).

That story includes a copy of the hospital record and a photograph of a very embarrassed Dr. Reardon in his hospital bed.

––––––––––––––––––– 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.

such a dark time. Along with the crafts, those at the school left rolls of toilet paper for individuals in the community to take. Toilet paper has been one of several items that have been tough to find in stores since the pandemic became a real issue in the country.

With the school building closed, the school’s supply is solid. An individual donated toilet paper at the beginning of the school year to the school putting them in a good place to give some away.

“Of course we don’t need it right now, and we have a good supply, so we are giving it away,” she said.

“I want to stress that we

had a very kind and generous (person) donate (toilet paper) to us and that token of generosity moved us to pay it forward,” she added.

They saw an opportunity to entertain the kids, while also taking some of the pressure off of the parents, and they took it. Currently, there are about a dozen rolls still available. Friedel stressed the goal of the donation of toilet paper was to tide people over as the supply chains struggle to keep up with the demand for toilet paper nationally.

“We are all in this together,” Friedel said. “Anytime you can alleviate (the circumstances for people), it is

all the better.”

This is a perspective shared among many who commit time and money to the school.

“Our school could not survive without its volunteers,” Friedel said. “I can’t tell you how incredibly blessed we are with those that donate their time (to the school).”

when we are in at-home situations like this,” Martin said.

Like every other school in the state, Brussels had to implement a distancelearning model for students — some of which need school technology to complete their work as long as schools remain closed.

This is all dependent on

the stipulations around the funding they do get.

“There has not been any guidance shared with us from the U.S. Department of Education nor Illinois Department of Education on how those monies can be utilized,” Sievers said.

This article includes information provided by Jarad Jarmon.

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I noticed my actions during a turkey hunt a few mornings ago.

I had not heard a bird gobble for a few days, so there I was waiting again for that familiar sound. I always arrive just before daylight and make my way to a central place in order to be heard should I do a shock call and in order that I might hear the location of a bird should it choose to respond.

Or sometimes I just wait silently and let the birds talk on their own. This was my position the other morning.

I just stood and listened, and then I sat and listened. As the sun began to rise, listening would now have to be filtered through other noises that might easily drown out the specific call I was listening for. Sometimes those other sounds are known to get a tom talking, especially the caw of a crow or the shout of a rooster. Nothing seemed to stir the angst of any gobbler that morning.

So, I just waited as the morning grew older and refused the urge to muddy the air with my attempt to locate a bird. I decided to go to the place of my last encounter. I did so, called, and was met with the gobble I had come to hear. It was there all the time – silent.

I was there all the time as well – patient. I wonder what would have happened if my silence had been replaced with noise and my patience had been replaced with activ-

ity. I’m pretty sure I know.

As I stood atop that hill that morning, I was reminded how many times my call to God has seemingly been met with silence.

Many of those times, I equated silence with absence and left too soon. Sometimes I determined His silence meant I needed to call louder and more frequent.

This too I misinterpreted.

God’s silence is not His absence, and it is also not His desire to hear more from me for Him to be convinced.

Most of the time, His silence is a test to see how my faith in Him has progressed.

Not that He needs to know (He already does), but so I might know if my trust is based on sight and sound or simply by the promises He has already given me. What should I do when I perceive His silence? I should do exactly what I did the other morning. go to the place of my last encounter and wait.

––––––––––––––––––– Q Gary has three books that are compilations of the articles he has written for nearly 15 years. He also speaks at game dinners and men’s groups for churches and associations. You can contact him at gary@outdoortruths.org.

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25 Years Ago April 19, 1995 In response to an article that State’s Attorney Charles Burch saw concerning the giving away of the Mark Twain Memorial Bridge at Hannibal, Burch immediately wrote for more information.

Naturally, he said his first thought was its use to help the accessibility of Calhoun County.

Burch then faxed this packet of information to Congressman Dick Durbin in Washington (who said this is not a federal matter) and to Representative Tom Ryder in hopes that Ryder would follow through by contacting the Illinois Department of Transportation.

As of Tuesday morning, Ryder’s Jerseyville office did not know the status of this project. Ryder was in session this week in Springfield.

The entire superstructure is available and will be match-marked, dismantled, and stored for further handling of the party accepting ownership. The Missouri Highway and Transportation Department (MHTD) believes that the contractor’s disassembly obligations will enhance the desirability of acquiring, shipping and reassembling the bridge.

The bridge is located on Route 36 across the Mississippi River and consists of two Warren through truss spans each measuring 300 feet in length with an estimated weight of 605,000 pounds, two continuous cantilevered through truss spans each measuring 563.75 feet in length with an estimated combined weight of 3,023,000 pounds, two 175foot deck truss spans each weighing about 392,500 pounds, two 80-foot deck truss spans each weighing about 106,200 pounds and finally, two 40-foot and five 51-foot steel stringer spans with unestimated weights.

50 Years Ago April 16, 1970 “Almost all farmers in the 20th Dis-

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trict seem to favor major changes in farm programs. More farmers favor a gradual change to a program of cropland retirement and market-based prices with special aids to small farmers than any other alternative now under consideration by the Congress.� That announcement was made today by U.S. Representative Paul Findley (R-Ill.) reporting on a recent survey he conducted among the farmers in his WestCentral Illinois district.

A total of 2,042 replies were received in a boxholder type mail-in survey, which asked farmer opinion of new farm program choices and their choice for a payment limitation. It also asked questions relating to pesticide control; use of government tariffs and quotas to keep foreign farm goods from U.S. markets; trade with Eastern Europe and Communist China; the incidence of rural poor; full-time federal assistance for Future Farmers of America programs; and the volume of livestock disease losses during the past two years.

Representative Findley said, “I am pleased with the large number of farmers who favor a new approach in federal farm programs—an approach I feel is long overdue to help bring about a healthy, profitable agriculture with prices of farm goods based more on the conditions of the market place and less dependency by farmers on government program payments. “A total of 723 or 35.4 percent of the respondents selected a 5-year transition program to phase-in a massive longterm cropland retirement program replacing gradually the present commodity programs. With this program, crop loans would be based on market prices and special aids would be available for farmers grossing under $5,000 a year to help them gain the necessary skills for off-farm employment if they choose to participate. This plan, which I have introduced as H.R. 9009, has since been co-sponsored by a bipartisan group in both the House and Senate now total-

ing 45 and is endorsed by the American Farm Bureau Federation.

75 Years Ago April 19, 1945 Our community too pays its respects to the late President of these United States [Franklin D. Roosevelt]. May we stand behind the man who now takes his place and now our leader, President Harry S. Truman. “Who is Great: The greatest man is he who chooses right with the most invincible resolution; who resists the sorest temptation from within and without; who bears the heaviest burdens cheerfully; who is calmest in storms and most fearless under menaces and frowns; whose reliance on truth and virtue, and on God, is most unfaltering. - Seneca 100 Years Ago April 15, 1920 It is rumored that the Eagle Packet Co., is seriously entertaining the idea, at the present time, to withdraw their packet steamer, Piasa, from the Illinois river trade, claiming as their reason that the business that the steamer is now receiving, with the high price of labor and fuel and an increase of wage to officials and other conditions does not justify them to operate the steamboat. Their rates, both freight and passenger, have been increased, but the increase doesn’t seem to be sufficient to offset the increase in expenses they are compelled to pay in order to operate at a living profit. Just how to solve this condition without another increase in freight rates is what is puzzling the owners of the steamboat, so it is said.

The rates now are high and whether or not the public will stand another increase is the perplexing question, it is said. We learn that the [‌] freight handlers on this steamer are receiving a wage of $8 per day, which together with the extra high wage of other help, is partially responsible for this condition of affairs.

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A new section titled “Calhoun Veterans Interred Abroad� will be included in their honor and memory in the next edition.

The Society would appreciate receiving names, birth and death dates and military service information for family members of others.

Please submit information with name, address and phone number to the Society at P.O Box 46 Hardin, IL. 62047.

Contact Society president Emerson Retzer at 68-535 4945 as well as Society board members.

Saturday, May 16: CCF’s Cash for Roadside Trash redeem date, payment for collected bags 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at County Highway Bldg., Hardin or St. Mary’s parking lot, Brussels.

Postponement: 2020 Spring Luncheon at Hardin Presbyterian Church initially planned for April 28 has been postponed.

ONGOING Veterans info request: Since the publication of the 2011 version of the Calhoun County Historical Society cemetery book much additional data has been compiled in the con-

Hardships (Continued from A1) “Another opportunity is the Illinois Small Business Emergency Loan Fund, which gives businesses a five-year loan at three percent interest. The business must have less than 50 employees and less than three million dollars in revenue to qualify.�

Hanneken also discussed the Small Business

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(Continued from A1) In Jersey County, the number of positive cases are going up, if only slowly. According to the Jersey County Health Department Monday, there are a total of seven confirmed positives, five of whom have recov-

Administration’s loan assistance program. “The SBA Disaster Loan Assistance gives federal disaster loans for businesses, private non-profits, homeowners and renters.�

Individuals interested in the DSBSP grant or any of the loans should contact Karen Hanneken for more information.

ered. Also too in Jersey, there have been no confirmed deaths from the virus.

As of Monday, the IDPH has confirmed 22,025 COVID-19 cases and 794 related deaths along with a total of 105,768 tests performed across the state.

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Illinois Valley Economic Development Corporation is organized as a charitable and educational organization that exists to serve the community, through programs to assist low-income, disabled, elderly, and individuals and families in need. IVEDC acts to receive, plan, coordinate, and administer Federal, State, local and private resources towards education, employment and training, housing, energy, food and nutrition, developmental training, transportation, resource coordination, and other such related needs. IVEDC shall be a catalyst and advocate for the interest of its clients in order to improve lives and enrich communities.

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If you live in Jersey and Calhoun County you can call Allison at (217)710-9489 and Lydia at (217)710-1885 If you live in Greene County you can contact Sherri at (217)710-8115 or Paige at (217)710-4570.

An Updated Message to our Customers April 15, 2020 To our valued customers, Like many of you, we have spent the last few weeks learning how the coronavirus (COVID-19) is impacting our world, our communities, our families, and our way of life.

What we are facing is daunting at times, but I am heartened by the moments we see in everyday acts of courage and humanity. Today, I want to let you know that we are focused on supporting our businesses, our customers, our employees, and the communities we serve.

For Our Businesses Communities get crushed when small businesses get crushed, and we fully understand this and are doing our part to not let this happen. The Small Business Administration rolled out the Paycheck Protection Program, giving a large opportunity to small EXVLQHVVHV ZKR KDYH EHHQ DႇHFWHG E\ &29,' WR FRQWLQXH RSHUDWLQJ DV QRUPDO These are funds that are going to keep our communities thriving and help companies stay around. As an SBA Approved Lender, our team is ready to assist our small businesses in this loan process. Within the initial days and hours, we were able to get approval on over $2 million in rescue funding, protecting well over 200 jobs in our communities. We are extremely proud of what we have been able to do to help these small businesses, as they are truly the backbones of our communities.

For more information on this program, call 217-285-5585 or visit: www.farmersstate.com/loans/SBA-PaycheckProtectionProgram/ For Our Customers For the safety and well-being of our customers and employees, our lobbies continue to be available by appointment. Our drive thru services remain available during regular business hours at all locations. We encourage all our customers to utilize our Smart Deposit ATMs, as well as our Mobile and Online Banking tools, which are available to our customers for free, 24 hours a day. For tutorial videos on our services and additional COVID-19 updates, please visit: www.farmersstate.com/coronavirus-resources.

For Our Communities As a community bank, we exist to help the communities we serve. As we watch the news unfold about this unprecedented event, it is clear that there is a need to assist our communities and give back to them in times like this. Farmers State Bank has donated to local organizations and is supporting small businesses in any way we can.

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Brussels Woman’s Club donates to local schools

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Superintendent Mark Martin accepts $100 checks for both the Brussels High School and Grade School from Club Treasurer Carol Sue Carnes.

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Each year, the Brussels Woman’s Club gives each school in South Calhoun a donation. Carol Sue Carnes, Brussels Woman’s ClubTreasurer, presents Karen Kinder and her third and fourth grade class at St. Mary’s School with a check for $100.

OBITUARY

Youth recognized with Farm Credit Illinois community improvement grants Farm Credit Illinois recently awarded $85,000 towards youth and rural community development through its annual agriculture scholarship and community improvement grant programs.

4-H clubs and FFA chapters throughout central and southern Illinois will implement valuable improvement projects in their communities with help from grants provided by Farm Credit Illinois. FCI awarded $500 grants to 50 4-H clubs and FFA chapters to deliver projects that will make their local com-

Teaching

(Continued from A1) the students to review the content before it is presented,” Calhoun Superintendent Kate Sievers explained.

“However, this is the first time the district has been completely offering remote access learning.”

Prior to the pandemic, the district was taking a proactive step in utilizing technology in the classroom by purchasing Promethean boards that function as a high-tech blackboard and projector as well as Chromebooks that function as laptops that students can use.

These devices were purchased because they held the most potential for impacting student growth as well as increasing student engagement in the classroom.

“Since the mandated school closure, the schools have purchased more technology and have shared those with families in need.

The goal is to level the playing field for all families throughout the school district and allow all students the same learning opportunities,” Sievers said.

Since the enactment of the stay-at-home mandate, technology’s role has drastically changed, throwing a massive curveball at every party affected by it.

“Technology has changed for students and teachers in a large way. We’ve gone from a very structured setting to many families trying to figure out how to navigate programs they have little or no experience with,” Lorsbach said.

Many staff members in the school district have attended online professional development classes and sought out the aid of fellow faculty members to increase their own knowledge of programs such as Google Classroom and Google Hangouts.

“Not only are these new to teachers, but students and parents are also trying to learn how to interact with these programs to access necessary educational material,” Lorsbach added.

Though everyone involved is working through the challenges as best they can, the drawbacks of the current situation go much deeper than simply learning to navigate uncharted waters.

Sievers acknowledged that the biggest negative aspect she has observed regards the relationships forged between educators and students.

“Every employee I have spoken to has said they are missing the students,” she said. “By this time of the

munities better places to live.

This is the 12th year FCI has funded community improvement grants; the total amount awarded is nearly $160,000. Examples of this year’s award-winning projects include managing community gardens, sprucing up fairgrounds and community parks, and constructing resting benches.

“Farm Credit is grateful to team-up with youth organizations and invest in the health of rural communities,” said Rod Stoll, vice president of marketplace engagement for FCI. “We are

year, teachers are really getting to know their students well and their personalities begin to emerge. It’s hard for them to have to communicate remotely and to give up those one-on-one interactions with the students.”

Though Lorsbach shares the same sentiment regarding faculty-student bonds, she highlighted a different struggle that is just as important.

“Some students have access to good internet, others do not, and some families have no access at all. The district is trying to level the playing field for all students in regards to technology by providing devices to those in need as well as wifi hotspots throughout the county,” Lorsbach said. “…It’s also difficult to have family members who are essential workers during this time, working long hours only to come home and stress about how they are going to complete school work.”

Though the drawbacks are glaring, the administrators observed welcomed, although unintended, positives regarding the coronavirus situation.

“I hope this has allowed parents time to become even more involved in their child’s education, now that they’re immersed in their child’s daily activities and get to see all of their successes that normally only teachers see,” Sievers said.

Sievers further observed that families, which are usually stretched thin with daily schedules, are now able to spend more time together.

“My suggestion is to enjoy it while it lasts!” she noted.

That communication stands out as the most positive benefit for Lorsbach.

“The district has quickly learned how to reach all students and families via remote learning and what the students’ needs are regarding access to devices that will aid in their online learning,” she said. “…Without communication, the district would not be able to continue providing educational, social-emotional and nutritional (Warrior Food Bank and food distribution) resources to families in our community.”

Lorsbach further noted that watching the staff come together and provide support for the students has been a tremendous positive as well.

“Teachers of all grade levels are working together to ensure that students and families are being checked on and taken care of…

Learning may look a little

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impressed by the passion and commitment of 4-H and FFA members for providing positive, tangible changes in their hometowns.”

The following 4-H clubs and FFA chapters in Calhoun County are 2020 community improvement grant recipients: Q Calhoun Busy Bees 4-H Club to provide landscaping at Calhoun County Courthouse.

Q Calhoun County Appleseeds 4-H Club to establish a rock garden at Calhoun Pool.

different due to the pandemic, but the real life skills that are taking place and being learned will be with students forever,” Lorsbach said.

Lorsbach noted that teachers at all the schools around the county have been working to keep morale high among colleagues and students in their time away from one another.

The district has implemented various ‘remote activities’ such as spirit week, where students and families were encouraged to dress in the theme for the day. Teachers are also posting videos and pictures on the webpages they use to maintain communication with students.

“The district is even working on a ‘We Miss You’ video for families,” Lorsbach said.

Sievers shared that on a personal level, she feels blessed to work with an awesome staff and school board.

“Everyone has been willing to go above and beyond the normal scope of their job responsibility to ensure the students are taken care of and fed,” Sievers said.

As it now stands, schools will remain closed through April 30. Calhoun CUSD 40 will continue to deliver daily breakfasts and lunches and is also encouraging families to take advantage of the service they’ve started on Thursdays, when they’ll be picking up student packets.

Anyone with ques-

Marie Louise Ringhausen, 83, passed away at her home on South Blue Ridge on April 6, 2020. Marie was born on October 29, 1936 to the late Homer and Nellie (Huette) Golike.

Marie graduated in in 1959 with a bachelor’s degree in education from John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.

She Married Clay Ringhausen at Fosterburg Baptist Church on June 6, 1969.

Clay and Marie are the parents of two sons, Curtis (Amy) Ringhausen and Lance (Melissa) Ringhausen and one granddaughter, Linden Marie Ringhausen.

tions may call Calhoun Elementary at 576-2341, Calhoun High at 576-2229 or the district office at 5762722. Updates are also being posted on the district facebook page.

She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews and two sisters-in-law, Jean and Norma Golike.

Marie is preceded in death by a sister. Laverne Golike, six brothers, Harold, Charles, Donald, Albert, William, and one that passed at birth.

Services will be private.

Memorials may be sent to Shriner’s Hospital at 4400 Clayton Road, St. Louis, MO 63110 or the Calhoun Nursing and Rehab Activities Fund at 1 Myrtle Lane, Hardin, IL 62047.

Gress, Kallal, and Schaaf Funeral Home are handling the arrangements.

Thanking God “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV

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here is something in the act of thanking God that makes us instantly feel better. Perhaps it is the realization that we have been blessed by God, blessed to be alive, blessed to have food to eat, and blessed to have family and friends to share our lives with. And even when we are struggling, we can always find something to thank God for, even if the only thing we can think of is to thank him for our struggles, which are chances to grow and develop. The start and end of each day is a great time to consciously thank God. Before getting out of bed every morning, take a few moments to thank God for another day. Life is good and beautiful and every day gives us opportunities to love and serve our fellow creatures. And as we lay ourselves down at the end of each day, taking time to thank God for bringing us safely through another

day, and thinking about all the things that went well that day is a great way to end each day. Being conscious of all that we have to be thankful for keeps us from wallowing in self-pity and helps us focus on the positive aspects of life. There is much to be thankful for, and thanking God for everything creates a mindset that anything and everything can actually be cause for thanksgiving.

– Christopher Simon

These religious messages are published each week in the Calhoun News-Herald as a service to our churches and are sponsored by the listed business firms.

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WHAT'S GOING ON BETWEEN THE RIVERS Q Kampsville News

by Diane Brangenberg Q 618-653-4520

I would normally start this column by saying, “I hope everyone had a great Easter,� but since families really couldn’t get together and we couldn’t attend church it wasn’t the normal Easter.

To brighten my Easter I shared a family tradition via Facebook.

My mom always made a Bunny Cake for Easter.

She cut the recipe from the Parade magazine from the Sunday paper. After my mom passed away in 1995, I continued this tradition since I love to bake.

In the past few years, my nieces and I have had a bunny cake challenge via Facebook.

This year with the circumstances being what they were, I challenged all of my family and my friends to get involved. And boy did that what a wonderful tribute to my mom. 28 Bunny Cakes participated and one bunny cherry pie and some cupcakes.

The Clower’s family each made their own cake in their home and posted all five cakes and had a contest seeking votes for everyone’s favorite. I was overwhelmed that so many people decided to join our tradition. It was so much fun following it

all on Facebook and what would have been a very sad Easter for me since we usually have a houseful and lots of laughs and noise.

We didn’t get to fly kites this year or blow bubbles, or play badminton.

Instead this is what we did. I shared my family tradition with lots of other people in hopes that it made their Easter a little brighter.

It sure did mine. Thank you everyone that participated.

Kathy Brackett enjoyed a visit through the window on Easter with her brother Kurt at Calhoun Nursing and Rehab. Please continue to send cards and pictures your little ones are making to the residents: Calhoun Nursing and Rehab, 1 Myrtle Lane, Hardin, Il 62047.

I decorated the sidewalk by the Bank of Kampsville with sidewalk chalk on Wednesday with a fun obstacle course for all ages to enjoy while out walking. The rain has washed it off, but I will try to get it done again this week if the weather allows.

Roberta Schumann sewed masks for the employees of the Northside to wear. My sister Tammy Jones and Sydney Baalman made masks for us to wear at Straight

Home.

Sympathy to the family of Ronald “Butch� Hawkins of Pleasant Hill who passed away on Friday. Please keep his wife Sharen, daughters Diana Young and Regina Turner and granddaughters Lindsey Halsey and Erin Lawson in your prayers.

Happy birthday greetings to Ralph Becker and Miley Ewen on the 13 and Jeane Bland on the 15.

With all social things shut down, it’s hard to find any news to share.

Please continue prayers for our nation and leaders as well as our health care workers and essential workers and everyone struggling.

My final thought for the week: Please try not to judge. Remember there are people still working and they have to be out. Not everyone has the opportunity to work from home. Many of these young workers also have to have childcare for their children which means a babysitter at their home or leaving their kids at grandma’s, or a sitter.

That’s really just one example. I’m saying if you don’t know someone’s situation it’s as simple as that; don’t judge because you don’t know their situation.

Q Batchtown News

by Marcy Klockenkemper Q 618-396-2468

Many of us enjoyed Easter at home and watched church services online and on television.

It was a beautiful day with many of the trees in bloom with grassy green fields. We feel strengthened to meet the challenges ahead.

Brad and Anna Rose and Bradley, William, Emma and William watched Easter Mass on the internet with Father Marty of St. Francis Church in Jerseyville.

They then took a car ride to visit Brad’s parents, Gary and Diane Rose. They sat in their driveway and visited from a distance. Later in the day, Anna visited her mother at her home the same way from a distance.

The family returned home to enjoy a Sunday Easter supper together. Many people in the area celebrated Easter the same way, from a distance or on Facebook.

Irene Wallendorf visited her family on a video chat.

All had a nice dinner at home.

Linda Russell travelled to her children at their homes to visit on Easter Sunday.

Steve, Cindy and Hayden Mezaros, Jeremy, Angie, Zoe, and Sadie Russell, and Bob, Bonnie, Austin and Michael Stepanek. They all visited from a distance with Grandma Linda and told her about their day.

The St. Vincent DePaul Society is there for you to assist your needs by word and action. The hotline number is 1-618-310-1141.

A volunteer will answer the phone.

The Angel Ministry number for food and clothing may be reached by calling Robin Hillen at 618-3635239. She will meet you by appointment time.

Lindy, Martha, and Katie Bick had Easter at home as most others did this year. They had the traditional angel food cake with a bird nest on top. Many

CALHOUN COUNCIL FOR SENIOR NEWS

Information is available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. We are still open for carry-out lunches, home deliveries and frozen meal pick-ups. No appointments can be scheduled at this time. We are currently cancelling anything up to the end of April.

All April activities are canceled.

If you have any questions feel free to give me a call here at the Senior Center, 618-576-9567.

There are currently no walk-in question and answer sessions scheduled at Miller Apartments or South Calhoun Retirement Center in April.

Lunch, Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. – noon: There will be carry-outs only due to coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Each individual picking up a carry-out lunch will still need to sign the sheet just as you would do if you were dining in. For those over 60-years-old, donate what you can afford. For those under 60-years-old, you must pay $6, the full cost of the meal.

Thank you for your support!

Wednesday, April 15: Roast turkey, baked sweet potato, creamed peas, strawberry mousse, juice.

Thursday, April 16: Walking taco, pinto beans, fiesta corn, creamy orange cake, juice Friday, April 17: Baked ham, scalloped potatoes, lima beans, five cup salad, whole grain bread.

Monday, April 20: Roast turkey w/ gravy & dressing, vegetable medley, creamed corn, blueberry cobbler.

other family traditions were done at home and shared on Facebook, and by phone conversations. I think we will all remember the Easter of 2020.

We wish all our readers a safe and healthy spring and hope for a vaccine soon to protect us against the coronavirus. ––––––––––––––––––– Never Despair God’s Always There In sickness or health In suffering or pain, In storm-laden skies, In sunshine and rain God always is there To lighten your way And lead you through darkness To a much brighter day.

In this wavering world of unbelief, we are filled with doubt and questioning fear: Oh, give us faith in things unseen, so that we may feel Thy presence near. – Helen Stein Rice

By Mary Crawford

Tuesday, April 21: Baked sausage ziti, Italian blend vegetables, side salad w/ dressing, cookies.

Wednesday, April 22: Oven fried chicken, mashed sweet potatoes, buttered corn, apple crisp, whole grain bread.

Thursday, April 23: Herb roasted pork loin w/gravy, mashed sweet potatoes, green beans, bread pudding, juice Friday, April 24: Polish sausage w/ kraut, macaroni & cheese, baked beans, mandarin oranges & bananas, juice.

I am listing some good links for coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic information as well as any other sites you might get assistance or answers from at this time: Q Transitions of West Central Illinois: https://twi.org/ Q Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services: https://www.cms.gov/ Q Social Security Administration: https://www.ssa.gov/ Q CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/ Q World Health Organization: https:// www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public Q Child Mind Institute: https://childmind.org/article/talking-to-kids-aboutthe-coronavirus/ Please know that we are following the guidelines from the CDC in order to ensure the safety of our clients and our community. Please reach out to Transitions if you need someone to talk to. Their hotline number is (217)223-0413.

Sending God’s many blessings to everyone!

Q Point News

by Carol Sue Carnes Q 618-883-2333

After the hint of spring last week, 85 on Tuesday, on Wednesday broke a record of 90 degrees, and by end of week awoke to a light frost and 31 degrees. Now this week is a lot cooler than normal, but still so much better off than the South. I saw on TV where a tornado hit Chattanooga and did lots of damage, killing six and hospitalizing many.

Coronavirus is still going strong in the State of Illinois — even saw where our little county had one case.

Easter was enjoyed by so many online. I watched the services of Holy Week and Easter on my iPad, sang along with the hymns and felt blessed I was able to attend that way.

Saw where the Chinese are now for the first time being allowed outside their homes, asked to still wear a mask and practice social distancing. If it has taken that long for them, I’m sure we will be staying in for some time yet.

Many thanks to Mark Haug, formerly from Calhoun who now resides in St. Louis, for making many kids’ Easter Day brighter.

He dressed in a bunny costume, had decorated a tree and his front yard with lots of plastic eggs, and was even seen doing the Bunny Hop. Enjoyed watching him on Facebook and then last night Channel 5 in St. Louis had him on the news. Kids

in the neighborhood stopped by, as well as many cars, to enjoy his beautiful display and kids in the next yard dancing along with him.

Such a wonderful gesture to brighten the day for those little ones.

Congratulations to David and Abby (Schleeper) Baalman of Meppen on the birth of their first child: a son, born on April 2, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. The infant, weighing 6 lbs, 11 ounces, has been given the name Abel Leo. Grandparents are Mark and Robin Baalman and Janet Schleeper. Great grandparents are Ronnie and Judy Baalman of Meppen.

A wonderful article and photo of Jean Payne of Bloomington, daughter of Bob and Bonnie Held of Brussels, appeared on Facebook the past week. Her career has been quite interesting after taking a job with Growmark, and joining an IFCA committee. Then in 1998 she left that position and became IFCA’s regulatory affairs lead. Just six years later, she became only the second president in Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association. She says the past 22 years have been spent helping farmers so they don’t have to spend the better part of their day on paperwork and red tape.

Hats off to Jean for her many accomplishments to date in the agriculture field.

Birthday blessings this week to my great grandson Noah Keppler on his eighth birthday. Also, blessings to Miley Ewen, Judy Burch, Jacqueline Haug, Carol Pohlman, Dustin Martin, John Hartman, Jean Lesseg, Cheryl Klaas, Kelly Kuhn, Nicholas Kiel and all others celebrating their natal day at this time.

Happy Anniversary to Everett and Karen Friedel, Rod and Lisa Engle, Tony and Kelly Schulte and all other couples celebrating a wedding anniversary this week.

Please be reminded the “Cash for Trash� has been extended to May 16.

Trash bags are still available at both the Banks of Kampsville and the Banks of Calhoun. Let’s all do our part to keep Calhoun clean!

Thanks to John and Julie Carnes and Caleb of Edwardsville who stopped by on Sunday at my house and also at Francis and Liz Toppmeyer’s to drop off some Easter treats inside our door. Then visited with them through the screen and upon their leaving had to give yourself a hug.

Thanks also to daughter Cyndi and family who called on Sunday afternoon and FaceTime Sunday evening with Shelly and Dennis Scherer, Ashley and great grandkids Noah and Addy.

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Horoscopes VIRGO

ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20

Hang on to a source of real empowerment in your career, Aries. It may take willpower and dedication, but you can make it happen when your mind is on the goal.

Aug 24/Sept 22

There will be no surprises for you this week if you simply stay the course with your actions, Virgo. Go about your normal routine and things will work out just fine.

AQUARIUS Jan 21/Feb 18

Everything that involves you moves up on the priority list, Aquarius. Even though you’re known for putting others first, this all needs to change if you are to progress.

TAURUS

LIBRA

PISCES

Apr 21/May 21

Sept 23/Oct 23

Feb 19/Mar 20

You can accomplish anything you set your mind to, Taurus. This may even mean being the boss of yourself with selfdiscipline. Ask friends to help keep you stay the course.

Libra, change things at home so you can better care for children or other people in your charge. A lot of progress can still be made if you redirect your attention.

Pisces, take some time this week to be alone and seek inner peace. During these times of contemplation you can focus on future plans.

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GEMINI

SCORPIO

May 22/Jun 21

Oct 24/Nov 22

You have the potential to lay the groundwork now for events that will pay dividends throughout the next few years, Gemini. Get a team of trusted advisors on your side.

Scorpio, things may be moving quite slowly for you, but that does not mean progress has not been made. You’ll realize after a few weeks how far you’ve come.

CANCER

SAGITTARIUS

Jun 22/Jul 22

Nov 23/Dec 21

Cancer, while others may be focusing on their careers, you understand the importance of zeroing in on your relationships and love life. Keep those you care about close.

Sagittarius, the last few weeks may have come off as humdrum, and that’s probably because you didn’t take any chances. Be more bold in the days to come.

LEO

CAPRICORN

Jul 23/Aug 23

Dec 22/Jan 20

Work will dominate the week, but make sure you advocate for fair treatment while you are hard at work, Leo. Check that payment is in full and timely.

Capricorn, ask yourself how you want to see your finances grow. Then you can speak with a financial planner and make your dreams a reality.

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By JARAD JARMON Calhoun News-Herald Among the many thoughts one can have in a public restroom, one that is probably shared by every living person is â&#x20AC;&#x153;just how dirty is this bathroom?â&#x20AC;? soon followed by a shudder.

There are so many surfaces â&#x20AC;&#x201D; surfaces that would seem to host an assortment of bacteria by the end of the day or the next time the restroom is cleaned.

For many, this thought is traded for something a little less unnerving as one goes about their business in the restroom. But, for St. Norbertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School student and young scientist Abby McCasland, the question only inspired further investigation and prompted the idea for her science fair project this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; a project that garnered recognition at the national level. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wanted to see for myself if public bathrooms are sanitary,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Abby loves science, and more specifically, is fascinated by bacteria. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is interesting to know that there is bacteria everywhere and that it affects so many different things,â&#x20AC;? she said.

And after weeks of testing and research, she got her answer, and her work caught the interest of those ready to help young scientists like Abby reach the next step â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to a national stage. It was announced that Abby has been nominated to compete in the Broadcom Masters competition, a program of the Society for Science and the Public. Only 10 percent of seventh and eighth-graders across the U.S. are said to be nominated for this competition. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was really shocked, but also happy that others found interest in my project,â&#x20AC;? Abby said.

Racheal Friedel, St. Norbertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School teacher, noted Abby has a knack for this subject, and her work speaks for itself. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She is an excellent student, and excels in the area of science and math,â&#x20AC;? Friedel said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She did a wonderful job... She is very thorough in her research.â&#x20AC;?

This nomination followed Abbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts regionally. She competed at the Illinois Junior Academy

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of Science (IJAS) Science Fair at the Southern Illinois UniversityEdwardsville via video. IJAS has strong criteria to compete, Friedel said. However, this was a challenge Abby was ready to meet. She submitted a 10-plus page report including graphs, research and results in addition to her presentation board.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are definitely not sanitary,â&#x20AC;? but the bacteria only affects older populations, she said.

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PRE-OWNED 2014 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT

2014 FORD FOCUS

2014 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

2014 RAM 1500 CREW CAB DIESEL

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2015 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN LTZ

2016 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY TOURING

2016 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED

2016 RAM 1500 QUAD CAB

#76744A 4X4 SUNROOF DVD LOADED

#76745B LEATHER DVD CHRYSLER CERTIFIED

#76595B SPORT 4 DOOR

#76574B FULL POWER CHRYSLER CERTIFIED

$35,900

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2017 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED

2018 HONDA ACCORD LX

2019 DODGE JOURNEY

2019 RAM 1500 BIGHORN 4X4

#76548A SUNROOF NAVIGATION CHRYSLER CERTIFIED

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2019 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED

2019 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO

2019 JEEP CHEROKEE TRAILHAWK

2019 RAM 1500 CREW CAB 4X4 BIGHORN

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217-243-3371

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800-851-6039

Chad Tullis

Dave Miller

Monte Keltner Justin Degroot

TULLIS *All Prices are plus tax, title, license and doc fee. Dealer not responsible for errors in this ad All Prices are plus tax, title, license and doc fee. All Prices have all rebates, bonus cash and dealer discount applied. Pictures are for advertising purposes only, actual colors may differ. Dealer not responsible for errors.

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