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MAY 5, 2021

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By JARAD JARMON Calhoun-News-Herald It was a success on all fronts for Calhoun’s junior football league (JFL) program at MacMurray College in Jacksonville Saturday.

Both the heavyweight and lightweight divisions of Calhoun JFL Warriors are WIVC JFL champions, following a nail-biter heavyweight matchup and lightweight domination, and for local coaches, this speaks volumes to what the highschool football fans should expect to see over the next several years.

The Warriors’ heavyweight division, with seventh- and eighth-graders, won 19-18 in overtime, defeating Jacksonville’s Jr. Irish. The Warriors got off to a rough start in the game, but they were able to keep up throughout, and come through when it counted.

“We didn’t play our best first half all year,” Calhoun JFL Head Coach JD Lorton said. “It was probably one of the worst halves we played, but boy did the players respond at half time.”

They were down six to nothing in the first half. In the third quarter, they took the opening drive of the second half and scored, tying the game. Jacksonville did not let up, though.

“We were really doing a good job on them defensively, but they ran a reverse on us. It was a little bit of a trick play, and they got us for another score,” Lorton said.

The Warriors were down 12-6 in the third. However, they were able to recover in the fourth. Fullback Connor Longnecker (29 carries for 172 yards on the day) took over with the help of the offensive line to put together a punishing drive to tie the game at 12-12.

The game would remain

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tied in regulation and go into overtime. The Jr. Warriors won the toss and chose defense, while the Jr. Irish scored on third down and missed the extra point try.

Next up was the Jr. Warriors on offense, and they also scored on third down as well, but took a timeout to discuss their options for the extra point try because the game was tied at 18. The team decided to run a double lead left, and Connor scored the game winning conversion to make the Calhoun fan base erupt in excitement.

“He had an amazing day,” Lorton said.

Longnecker, along with the rest of the team, certainly proved themselves.

The eighth grade class is the first class to play all four years (fifth to eighth grade) of Calhoun Jr. Warriors Football Program, and they have been in the championship every year, securing two JFL championship wins back-to-back with this latest victory.

Over the season, the heavyweights saw a single loss, but their quarterback was knocked out. In the playoffs, they won pretty handily. In

total, they scored 281 points and allowed 62 points over the season.

Calhoun Jr. Warriors WIVC All-Conference players were: Connor Longnecker, Bo Lorsbach, Talan Kronable, Jack Webster, Grant Kronable and Drew Wallelldorf.

In the lightweight game, for fifth through sixth grade, the Jr. Warriors dominated the field with a decisive victory, 34-6, over Pittsfield Saukees.

The Jr. Warriors dominated the squad from Pittsfield on both sides of the ball. The defense did not even give up a first down until late in the fourth quarter. Offensively, the Jr. Warriors ran their option attack like a seasoned veteran squad distributing the ball, causing confusion for the opposing team.

“This group plays the game of football with a passion and desire that is incredible to watch,” Lorton said.

“The amount of speed and size these young men have is a rare combination, and their commitment to the team will carry them for years to come.”

(See, JFL, A2)

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Calhoun fair officials plan for festivities in 2021

By CONNOR ASHLOCK Calhoun News-Herald There’s a lengthy to-do list that has to get tackled in the coming months, according to local county fair board leaders, but it appears the Calhoun County Fair is a go.

“There’s several things we need to get ironed out,” Terry Strauch, Calhoun County Fair Board president, said.

According to Strauch, some of the tasks that board members have to get to work on include reaching out to food stands, the health department and Conner Family Amusements, which supplies the fair with their carnival every year.

“Everybody knows what they have to do,” Strauch said. “We’ve got it broken down where everybody does their thing.”

The fair board last met on Aug. 5, when the board decided to officially cancel the 2020 Calhoun County Fair, a measure taken by every county and state fair in Illinois last year following community health concerns and COVID mandates.

On April 21, the fair board met for the first time in eight months, where officers were elected and initial plans made for the 2021 fair.

This year’s Calhoun County Fair is slated for Sept. 9-12.

The Calhoun fair, which is one of the last fairs to be hosted in Illinois annually, plays a huge role in tourism, local organizational support and community unity, especially in the realm of food stands, as they are manned by local organizations that serve food to make money for their activities and outreach efforts.

Not hosting a fair last year deeply affected the community, and thus, the question has been asked time and time again over the last several months, “Are we going to have a fair?”

Over the last eight months, though fair board members have refrained from meeting together, they’ve kept their ears to the ground to learn what the general

beat of the state was when it came to county agricultural exhibitions.

Thus far, Jersey, Greene, Macoupin and other Illinois counties have announced that they plan on hosting their annual exhibitions. Even the Illinois State Fair has announced plans for this year, although no one is entirely certain what they will precisely look like, as that is contingent on what the COVID situation looks like as 2021 progresses.

Strauch admits that he isn’t sure what a scaled-back version of the Calhoun fair would look like, although he is confident that he and his fellow board members will make it work in whatever format they have to, just so long as Calhoun sees a fair this year.

“Our goal is to have a fair as usual,” Strauch said. “We don’t know exactly where we’ll be at that time, what the protocol might be and that type of thing.”

Another goal that the fair board has for this year is getting a sewer line put in for the benefit of the food stands.

“We’ve been trying to do this for two years,” Strauch said. “In 2019, we had the flood and didn’t get it done, and then last year COVID hit.”

Ideally, according to Strauch, they’d like to have the line installed in time for this year’s fair.

One benefit that the Calhoun fair has when it comes to planning for this year is that dozens of other fairs take place all throughout the state before them.

Given this, Calhoun fair board members will be able to keep their eyes on other fairs throughout the year and plan accordingly for their event in the fall.

But as of now, it’s all about getting this year’s preparations pegged down and adjusted accordingly to fit COVID restrictions.

Sara Heffington will lead the annual parade as the grand marshal, a position that she was originally selected to enjoy for the 2020 parade.

(See, FAIR, A2)

Calhoun Foundation Cash for Roadside Trash is successful

By LUCAS GARDNER Calhoun News-Herald Calhoun Foundation’s Cash for Trash program had a great turnout with participating groups bringing in approximately three tons of trash from the streets of Calhoun and paying out over $400 to the winners.

The Calhoun Community Foundation was proud to announce the success of its 2021 “Cash For Roadside Trash” program following its redeem date, Saturday, April 24. Participants brought their collection bags to two locations, either the Calhoun Highway Department Building, south of Hardin or St. Mary’s parking lot in Brussels between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Robbie and Terry Strauch represented the Calhoun Community Foundation in Hardin while distributing the monetary payouts, and Judy Burch made the payouts in Brussels. Filled bags, averaging about 40 pounds in weight, were redeemed for $2 each.

The Hardin bags were heaped in a dumpster generously donated by Robert Sanders Waste Systems, and the Calhoun Highway Department provided two large dump trucks in Brussels to load the filled bags.

This year, 197 filled bags were collected from Calhoun roadways. This means approximately 3 tons of litter was removed from the north to south end of Calhoun County.

For approximately 13 years, this program has been important to the Calhoun Foundation. As time passes, more groups and families have taken interest in the program to clean up the streets.

Among those groups and families are: the Justin Moody family, the Jeff Wieneke family, the Belleview Community Church Youth Group and the Brussels Girl

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Last year, the Calhoun Foundation got about 200 bags of trash, which ended up being a little over three tons.

Every year, there are between one and two winners chosen for both the first and the second place prize.

The winners get $100, with a bonus $100 for the most bags and second places spots get $50.

This year, the Belleview Community Church Youth Group came out in the second first place spot with 36 bags of trash collected and the Justin Moody Family came out as the No. 1 first place winner with 46 bags and got a bonus for the most bags.

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family with 35 bags and the Brussels Girls Scouts with 27 bags. The two first place winners might want to watch out, because the Girl Scouts and Wieneke Family just might get that first place spot next year and take home the money.

Duck draws to take place in 2021, formatted for COVID

By CONNOR ASHLOCK Calhoun News-Herald Waterfowl hunters last year were looking forward to the triennial duck draw events that take place around the region, but because of COVID regulations, they were canceled. Instead, blind allocations were extended for another season.

This year, however, while there will not be any in-person duck draws in the state, there will be a reallocation of blinds.

Scotty Bryant, the president of both the Migratory Waterfowl Hunters and the Illinois Federation for Outdoor Resources, is one of several individuals who have been working with Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) site superintendents and officials in coming up with a plan for this year’s draw.

“We were told there would not be any draws like our traditional ones, so we sat down with site superintendents in several different parts of the state in a telephone conference and talked of alternative ways to reallocate our blinds back to the public,” Bryant said.

Because of state-mandated COVID

regulations, there can be no gatherings over a certain number of people at any duck draw this year, which include the well-attended draws that take place in the Mississippi River area that incorporate Calhoun, Greene and Jersey counties.

“Just at all MRA areas combined, there were 6,500 drawers last time. Several places, like the Batchtown and Diamond Island hunting areas, have seen up to 1,000 people at those draws,” Bryant said.

This year, waterfowl hunters and their families will not be able to look forward to the camaraderie that takes place at the duck draws around the region, but will participate in an abbreviated duck draw event that many, if not all, hunters hope will never have to be repeated.

“We came to the conclusion that we could stay within COVID rules by having a registration period of 10 days at the MRA office in Rosedale. The MRA blind builders here in our vicinity of Jersey, Greene and Calhoun will go to the Rosedale office to register,” Bryant said. “We worked extensively with Cody Alger from the MRA office, Jim Gowen from Horseshoe Lake, Scott Schlueter from Rice Lake and Von Bandy with the

IDNR Office of Land Management.

“He gave the OK to go forward and proceed with the duck blind draws under the new guidelines set up for COVID.” Since this format has never been utilized before, those involved with the planning process are hoping that the draws go according to plan and are actively working to communicate the rules and procedures with hunters in the region.

Some of the guidelines provided by the MRA office include: Q Any defaced, bent corner or marked cards that are pulled on lottery day will be disqualified/discarded by staff.

Q Print information on card clearly. If a card can’t be read, then the blind information packet can’t be sent.

Q Contact information and address needs to be up-to-date. Any letter stamped “return to sender” will not be resent.

When hunters go to participate in the draw, IDNR customer identification numbers will be collected by site staff.

Once the applicant fills out his or her information, the card will be handed over to an IDNR staff member, who will fold it and staple it before returning it to the applicant for choosing the tumbler bear-

ing the name of the hunting area they wish to be entered for.

Hunters can register for the draw over the course of a 10-day period at the Rosedale office starting on May 6 and concluding on May 15. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

On May 16, following the 10-day draw period, the lottery will be conducted at 10 a.m. in the presence of witnesses from local groups, including the Migratory Waterfowl Hunters and the Batchtown Sportsmen Club.

The event is to be livestreamed in order to further promote the integrity of the draw, although if technical difficulties occur, the lottery will still go on as planned and will not be postponed.

Successful applicants will receive their blind packet in the mail and will be able to choose their blind in order from how their name was drawn.

Site superintendents are encouraging inexperienced or “green waterfowlers” to bring a list of blind numbers in case their first few choices were already chosen.

(See, DRAWS, A2)

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Calhoun News-Herald

NEWS/SOCIETY/OPINION

Hardin, Illinois

‘Gender Reveal Party’ was a blast

By BILL HOAGLAND I assume most people know what a “gender reveal party” is.

If not, it is when the expectant parents of a soon to be born baby officially announce the sex of that child to an assembled group of friends and family. And to designate the sex, either the color blue or the color pink is displayed so as to indicate if it is a boy (blue) or girl (pink).

Over the years, the methods of revealing these colors has become quite creative — sometimes with fireworks ultimately displaying blue smoke or pink smoke — to the cheers of the crowd.

Presumably, there is significant alcohol consumption at these gender reveal parties. At least, that would be a logical explanation as to why and how these gender reveal parties sometimes go off the rails.

The most recent example of this was a gender reveal party in Kingston, N.H., on April 23, where the expectant parents used 80 pounds of explosives to celebrate the sexual designation of their child.

Normally, only one pound of this particular explosive (tannerite) is sufficient to get that cloud of blue or pink smoke into the air, but these folks decided to make it a revelation people would not soon forget.

So, not wanting to disturb local residents, the planners of this event decided to hold it in a rock quarry outside of town.

Perhaps they figured that residents living close to the quarry were already accustomed to hearing explosions.

We are told that this party was “a real blast” – literally.

The impact from the explosion shattered windows, split at least one home foundation and tremors were felt throughout the town of Kingston.

Authorities are still deciding whether to file criminal charges.

But this is not the only gender reveal party to go off the rails through the use of explosives: last October, a woman in Iowa was killed when a pipe bomb being used to reveal gender exploded; this

Cards of Thanks The family of Mark Baalman would like to express its sincere thanks to Kallal/Schaaf Funeral Home, Calhoun Unit #40 and staff, Father Don Roberts, Deacon Mike Hagen, the choir and St. Francis Of Assisi Altar Society. A special thank you to all those that continued to pray, sent cards, texts, phone calls, food, flowers and donated to the memorials. Your kindness will never be forgotten.

We would like to thank everyone for the kindness and sympathy shown to our family during a very difficult time. Thank you for the calls, food, flowers and memorials. We would also like to thank BJC-Hospice Carrollton Branch, Gateway Cardiology doctors and staff and Jerseyville Hospital nursing and employees for the excellent care shown to our mother. To Riley Caselton of Gress, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home for the compassion and professional service we were given. Your thoughtfulness will never be forgotten.

The Martha Narup Family Dennis, Terry, Marsha, Rita and Vivian

past February, in New York, an expectant father was killed when he was igniting some gender reveal fireworks, and in Michigan, a family friend was hit and killed by shrapnel when a canon being used to reveal gender exploded.

Then we have the El Dorado wildfire in California last September, when pyrotechnics being used in a gender reveal party in a state park ignited and burned 22,744 acres, including four residences and ultimately causing one death.

At the same time as these gender reveal parties are taking place, there are groups in this country who are advocating that birth certificates should not disclose the sex of the newborn because that precludes the right of that person to make up his or her own mind as to the particular sexual designation they want to claim as an adult.

And as reported in a recent article in the New England Journal of Medicine, even some medical doctors are suggesting that we need to consider putting the designation of sex for newborns “below the line of demarcation” so as to de-emphasize the importance of a particular sexual designation at the time of birth.

Sooner or later, I suspect that gender reveal parties— even those without explosives, forest wildfires and people getting maimed—are going to be regarded as politically incorrect and a thing of the past. So enjoy them while you can—just don’t volunteer to light the fuse on the canon.

––––––––––––––––––– 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.

St. Jude Novena May the sacred heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved, throughout the world now and forever.

Sacred heart of Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, helper of helpless, pray for us. Thank you, St. Jude KS

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The JFL Warriors heavyweight team is No. 1 with another championship title in hand. Left to right: Coach Gus Wallendorf, Jake Kress, Coach Andy Brannan, Luke Brannan, Tyler Grimes, Sam Contreras, Jack Goode, Coach Jeff Gress, Bo Lorsbach, Drew Wallendorf, Coach C.W. Lorsbach, Patrick Friedel, Jack Webster, Conner Longnecker, Coach Brian Longnecker, Wyatt Sibley, Gage Medling, Coach Shad Burris, Kayden Johnes, Austin Webster, Coach Steve Hill, Canyon Leavell, Talon Kronable, Trevor Rose, Coach Nate Grimes, Grant Kronable, Jake Snyders, Cooper Klocke, Rodney Johnson, Tyler Snyders, Coach Logan Swan, Cale Sprong and Head Coach JD Lorton.

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The JFL Warriors lightweight team stands victorious after an undefeated season. Left to right: Carson Sievers, Coach Gus Wallendorf, Will Lorton, Aiden Towell, Earl Elmore, Keegan Alexander, Ian Gilman, Walker Sibley, Abner Hillen, Riley Lorsbach, Warner Pluester, Coach C.W. Lorsbach, Waylon Fanning, Charlie Goode, Coach Shad Burris, Tommy Roth, Charlie Fester, Charlie Matthews, Coach Nate Grimes, Aiden Edgar, Jacob Brannan, Walter Pluester, Lane Eilerman, Coach Steve Hill, Alex Pelletier, Head Coach JD Lorton, Parker Baalman, Augie Webster, Coach Logan Swan, Bud Nance and Easton Wallendorf.

JFL (Continued from A1) Over the season, the lightweight team scored 368 points and gave up only 19 in their undefeated season. This is also the first lightweight championship win for the six-year-old program when a need was identified to form a JFL program in Calhoun.

“That group is going to win multiple, too,” the coach said. “They are just so talented.”

As far as what has led to such success for each team, Lorton pointed to the practice, the unified coaching strategy and simply advanced players.

“There are a large number of boys in these classes,” Lorton said. “They are highly competitive. They are very talented athletically. They got great parents… They want to go out and play and want to represent the community and represent their

of the Calhoun High School football program, I can tell you that.”

He noted specifically that the speed, size and smarts of these young men will be a force on the field.

“Both teams had great offensive lines,” Lorton said. “Both teams played really good defense. But what was kind of different is we finally, in the last few years, have been blessed with really good speed. What I mean by that is we are able to open up the game a little bit with our option.”

And they will certainly have a number of driven players to back up any stars on the field with 50 playing in the program.

“From the freshman class all the way down to third grade, you only have one class that has low numbers of boys, and that would be this year’s seventh grade class,” Lorton said. “...That is really good numbers for a school district of our size.”

Draws (Continued from A1) Blind selection will take place on June 6. Successful applicants will be informed before then as to when and where they need to be.

According to Bryant, to ensure that all the blinds have been taken, an additional 25 percent on top of the total number of applicants will be drawn on May 16 as alternates in the event a blind is forfeited or a blind holder passes away.

“We’ll be trying to livestream that on the Migratory Waterfowl Hunters Facebook page and the agency will try to put that out on Zoom where the public can watch,” Bryant said.

Other waterfowl organiza-

Fair (Continued from A1) Also, Queens Junie Zirkelbach, Joy Hurley, Kate Adams and Little Mister Drew Wickenhauser, who have held onto their titles for two years, will pass down the crowns to the next set of royals who will represent Calhoun County’s fair and agriculture industry.

If all goes according to plan, folks in and around the Kingdom can expect livestock shows, grandstand events, entertainment and 4H exhibits.

How things are formatted and what all is allowed will be announced as summer draws to a close.

team. They are going to leave it all out there to win.”

That drive translated even in the practices. They put their all into each practice – the same energy that helped them snatch a victory following the rocky first half of the championship game.

“Even though we had a bad first half on Saturday, that was the reason we were able to rebound and win the game,” Lorton said. “They were put in those adverse positions, and I could not be more proud of them.”

This pipeline of talent will continue to transition into more advanced matchups, but Lorton is sure they can handle it and that it will be a good time to be a Warrior fan for years to come.

“They are super talented. The sky’s the limit for both groups,” he said. “There are going to be some great things coming out

tions throughout the state will be observing the duck draw procedure in this area to see how a similar format can be followed elsewhere throughout the state. Additionally, organizations like the Mississippi Valley Hunters and Fishermen Association and the Batchtown Sportsmen Club will be observing the process to ensure the utmost integrity throughout the whole proceeding.

“The Mississippi Valley group is in the Quincy area and they have a two-year allocation there, but the land division doesn’t run their draw.

There’s been no movement there at all until we finalize this, and it resembles the for-

mat that a lot of these other site superintendents are going with so we can get these people back out there doing what they love to do,” Bryant said.

Overall, though Bryant is happy that the duck draw is able to go on this year, he’s not as enthused with state government.

“There’s countless bills being run without any input from representatives of the hunting community at all, and our people need to start standing up and voicing their opinion to the governor’s office and the director’s office of the IDNR,” Bryant said.

Bryant reassured hunters that this year’s format for the duck draws is only tempo-

rary and that after this coming three-year allocation is over, the normal in-person weekend draw can start taking place again.

“It’s one of the things I insisted on. It’s the heritage of these areas,” Bryant said.

“Even before the draws, people would meet at these areas.

Some would even have campsites and camp right there by where their duck blinds were at. It’s a weekend family event and one of the funnest weekends that everyone waits three years for.”

Those who wish to learn more about the plans for this year’s duck draw are encouraged to reach out to Bryant for more information.

THANK YOU I want to take this opportunity to sincerely thank everyone for their kind expressions of care and support during my recent battle with the COVID-19 virus. The outpouring of your prayers and concerns made a powerful impact on my survival and recovery.

I have always known that in hard times you can count on the generosity of the people of Calhoun County. Never was that truth brought home more clearly to me than in these past four months.

Again, I thank you with all my heart.

Charlie Burch

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CORRESPONDENCE/OBITUARIES/OUR TOWN

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Calhoun News-Herald

WHAT'S GOING ON BETWEEN THE RIVERS

Q Batchtown News

Q Point News A beautiful Monday morning began with sun, but thunderstorms were predicted for late afternoon. Temperatures on Saturday sat around 86 degrees. Yesterday, it was cloudy and cooler with only a high of 73.

Last Monday, Sarah Kinder, Cecilia Mueller, Elise Kist, daughters Blake and Morgan and Maggie Behrens enjoyed lunch at Josephine’s in Godfrey.

They were so happy to be able to be together and share precious family time all weekend long celebrating the birthdays of Sarah and Cecilia. Sarah would like to thank everyone for the birthday wishes, flowers and gifts, along with lunch at Wittmond’s with Dale and Terry Hagen.

Many more “happy and healthy ones” to both of you gals.

I spent an enjoyable evening on Wednesday with Marie Held. My son, John Carnes, had prepared a chicken dinner for her, along with broccoli and rice, salad and tapioca pudding he made for dessert.

Marie asked me to join her, and afterward, we spent several hours visiting. The meal was great, and Marie asked me to thank John for the delicious food. We both decided his wife, Julie, and son, Caleb, are certainly lucky to have a chef in the house.

On Saturday afternoon, St. Ambrose Church in Godfrey observed First Communion. Piper Adams, daughter of Mike and Lynne Adams, was among those in the class. Afterward, a buffet dinner was held at the Adams’ home.

Attending from this area was grandparents Bob and Bonnie Held and great grandmother Marie Held.

God’s Blessings, Piper!

Mark and Glenda (Kinder) Stucker of Jerseyville

by Marcy Klockenkemper Q 618-396-2468

by Carol Sue Carnes Q 618-883-2333 met Dennis and Shelly earn the highest award, the Scherer of Wright City at Gold Award.

Thanks to their leadthe Pere Marquette campgrounds on Thursday ers, Debbie Kamp, Nancy where they spent an enjoy- Robeen, Diane Tepen and able four days together. On Lea Miller and all the comFriday evening, they invit- munity for their support ed me over for dinner and along the way.

Deepest sympathy to a wonderful visit. Thanks to all of them for their hos- the family of Jim Wieneke of East Alton who passed pitality.

Brussels High School away suddenly at his home Prom was held on Satur- on Tuesday. Thoughts and day evening at the gym. prayers for his wife, the Following the walk-in, a former Shirley Poppe, and catered dinner was enjoyed their two sons, Dean and by the juniors and seniors Joe, and their families and and their dates, along with a sister and two brothers a dance afterwards. Cor- and families.

Birthday blessings this onation was held outside the high school so fam- week to Michael Stepanek, ily and friends could enjoy Toby Dush, Holly Kindand take photos. Congratu- er, Betty Bieker, Terry lations to the 2021 King LaMarsh, Julie Bimslager, Kaden Nolte and Queen Hope Kemper, Hallie KindEmma Clark. Kaden is the er, Julie Eberlin, Kaden son of Chad and Melissa Nolte, Jared Held, Richard (Herter) Nolte, and Emma Meyer and all others celis the daughter of Jim and ebrating their natal day this week.

Melissa (Tepen) Clark.

Happy Anniversary to John and Caleb Carnes of Edwardsville spent Sat- Kevin and Tammy Kiel, urday with me. Can’t thank Larry and Barb Pohlman, them enough for all their Dennis and Jeanne Johnes, help on the farm. Now, Francis and Liz Toppwith the Daylight Savings meyer, John “Pete” and Time, they put in a long Janet Fuller, Kenny and Judy Devening, Nate and day.

Congratulations to Ervin Allie Sagez, Ervin and Rita and Rita Nolte of Golden Nolte (on their 50th) and Eagle, who will be mar- all other couples celebratried 50 years on May 8. ing their wedding anniverThe immediate family will sary this week. enjoy a dinner to celebrate the occasion at a later With Sunday being date. Many more happy and healthy years together, Mother’s Day, my prayer is for all the mothers.

Ervin and Rita!

Almighty God, Thank On Sunday evening, the You for our mothers, Brussels Girl Scouts held their end of the year cere- through whom You have mony at St. Matthew’s Hall. brought us into this world.

Olivia Brodbeck, daughter Thank You for Christian of Chad and Amanda Brod- mothers, whose words and beck, now in her ninth year, actions build up our own advanced to a senior scout, faith in Christ Jesus. Please joining Cheyenne Brun- care for our mothers, just dies. These girls are from as they have cared for us. the first group that began Give them energy each day in 2012. They earned their to love, nurture, teach, conBronze Award in 2018 and sole and serve in numerthe Silver Award in 2019, ous ways. In Jesus’ name, and they are now ready to Amen.

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 9. We wish all a happy Mother’s Day with your families.

Our sympathy is extended to the family of Urban William Klockenkemper, age 82, who passed away at Christian Northeast Hospital Tuesday, April 27. Urban was a farmer and spent his time working on the farm. Urban enjoyed raising cattle and crops, and farm life in general. He was a member of St. Barbara Catholic Church and had an active prayer life. He enjoyed reading, watching television and being in nature. He will be sadly missed but not forgotten.

The Batchtown Fill Inn Station resumed indoor dining on Saturday, May 1, with the opening of new owners, Jimmy and Laura Broadbeck, who started the evening with a barbeque special.

Linda Russel enjoyed visiting with her kids over the weekend. Michael Stepanek celebrated his birthday Sunday, May 2, at home with his parents, Bob and Bonnie, and brother, Austin, and grandmother, Linda Russell. Sunday, Steve and Cindy and Hayden Mezarous mowed Linda’s yard and went to the farm.

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In lieu of flowers or plants, memorials may be given to the ALS Foundation, in honor of Walter’s long and courageous battle.

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Friday, May 7: Secretary of State Mobile Unit, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hardin City Extension Office at 818 S Park St. Services available will be driver’s license renewal, replacement and corrections, state ID card renewal, replacement and corrections, vehicle sticker sales and vision screenings.

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Tony and Tammy Franke celebrated their anniversary on May 1. Happy anniversary.

Bernie and Patricia Johnes celebrated their anniversary April 27. A happy anniversary to the couple.

Also Happy Anniversary to John and Amber Mager, who celebrated their anniversary April 30.

Franci and Reese Hillen played ball at Franke Ball Park in Batchtown Sunday afternoon. Grandmother Robin Hillen attended the game.

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Please add Mary Ann Bailast Tuesday night at the high ley to your prayers and conschool.

Lindsey and Reagan Taul tinue prayers for Nina Wilson, enjoyed visiting Kyle and Joe Gress, Amy Roth, Joyce Lindsey Halsey this past week- Blumenberg, Mary Jo Kress, end in Iowa. They enjoyed axe Mathias Baker, Eileen Gardthrowing and hiking in Ledges ner, Darren Kress, Jim Hill, State Park.

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Mary Lou has been recovering from a stroke and needs our thoughts and prayers. Paula has been staying at home since the coronavirus and gets books from the libraries in Fayetteville. They have a fantastic library system.

Lindy and Martha Bick attended an all-day girl’s tournament Sunday at the Franke Ball Tournament. Everyone enjoyed the day.

The Sacraments of Holy Communion and Confirmation were held at St. Anselm’s Catholic Church Wednesday, April 28, at 7 p.m. Members of the group were: Franci Hillen, daughter of Traci and Justin Hillen; Reese Hillen, daughter of Luke and Rochelle Hillen and Emery Hillen, daughter of Bud and Sara Hillen. Grandparents Bernie and Robin Hillen also attended on their special day.

Birthday greetings to Jocie Klocke who celebrated her birthday on May 1.

Birthday greetings to Levi and Leila Schulte on their special day April 30 with their family on their 13th birthday.

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Anne Sturgeon enjoyed her birthday with her family on April 27. Happy birthday.

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Q Kampsville News Congratulations and way to go Calhoun Warrior JFL! The heavyweights and lightweights both won their games on Saturday at MacMurray College. They are now champions! They started their Saturday morning with a team breakfast at Straight Home and then Sheriff Heffington gave them an escort out of town as a whole caravan followed on their way to the championship game. The heavyweight game was a nailbiter, and they won in overtime. After coming back to the county, they celebrated with a party on the patio at Straight Home with everyone cheering for them and playing “We Are the Champions,” by Queen.

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“So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.”

Genesis 2:27 NIV

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umans are a diverse species, no two of whom are identical.

Even so-called “identical twins” have their differences. Then what does it mean to say that God created mankind in his own image?

Perhaps it means that God sees our commonalities more than our differences, and that our physical differences, which may seem important to us, are irrelevant to God. This suggests that we are spiritually created in the image of God, rather than in his physical image. But it is also the case that when we think of God, we tend to think of Him or Her as looking like a person, and most people probably think of God as having a body and looking something like them.

European art tends to paint Jesus as light-complected, whereas images from the Near and Middle East paint a darker-complected individual.

Images of the Virgin of Guadalupe resemble the native Americans who lived in Mexico 500 years ago, and even if the Virgin of Guadalupe is not considered a divinity, it reinforces the idea that people tend to think of God and holy individuals as physically resembling themselves. We all tend to create God in our own image. But again, we should remember that this image has more to do with the spirit than with the body, and it is this imprint of God within us that most resembles God and puts us into spiritual communion with our Creator.

– Christopher Simon

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Week of MAY 10 - 14

BRUSSELS SCHOOLS MONDAY: (Breakfast) Pancake & Sausage Stick. (Lunch) Chicken Patty on Bun, Tator Tots, Romaine Salad, Applesauce.

(Breakfast) TUESDAY: Waffles. (Lunch) Pizza, Peas, Romaine Salad, Oranges.

WEDNESDAY: (Breakfast) Scrambled Eggs. (Lunch) Hot Dogs or Brats, Baked Beans, Romaine Salad, Peaches.

THURSDAY: (Breakfast) Biscuits & Gravy. (Lunch) Hot Ham & Cheese on Bun, Sliced Carrots, Romaine Salad, Mixed Fruit.

FRIDAY: (Breakfast) Cooks Choice. (Lunch) BBQ Pork on Bun, Corn, Romaine Salad, Pineapple.

CALHOUN HIGH SCHOOL MONDAY: (Breakfast) Cinnamon Toast Breakfast Bar, Applesauce Cup, Milk. (Lunch) BBQ Pork Rib Patty on Hoagie, Au Gratin Potatoes, Peas, Pears/Fresh Fruit, Milk.

TUESDAY: (Breakfast) Pancake Sausage on a Stick, Juice, Milk.

(Lunch) Chicken Alfredo w/ Breadsticks, Romaine Lettuce, Broccoli, Peaches/Fresh Fruit, Milk.

WEDNESDAY: (Breakfast) Blueberry Muffin, Orange, Milk. (Lunch) Meatball Sub, Seasoned Potatoes, Green Beans, Mandarin Oranges/Fresh Fruit, Milk.

THURSDAY: (Breakfast) Raspberry Filled Donuts, Juice, Milk. (Lunch) Pulled Pork on Bun, Slaw, Baked Beans, Pineapple/Fresh Fruit, Milk.

FRIDAY: (Breakfast) Cereal, Clementine, Milk.

(Lunch) NO LUNCH SERVED.

CALHOUN ELEMENTARY & JR. HIGH SCHOOL MONDAY: (Breakfast) Cinnamon Toast Breakfast Bar, Applesauce Cup, Milk.

(Lunch) BBQ Pork Rib Patty on Bun, Au Gratin Potatoes, Peas, Pears, Milk.

TUESDAY: (Breakfast) Pancake Sausage on a Stick, Juice, Milk.

(Lunch) Chicken Alfredo w/ Breadsticks, Romaine Lettuce, Broccoli, Peaches, Milk.

WEDNESDAY: (Breakfast) Blueberry Muffin, Orange, Milk. (Lunch) Meatball Sub, Seasoned Potatoes, Green Beans, Mandarin Oranges, Milk.

THURSDAY: (Breakfast) Raspberry Filled Donut, Juice, Milk.

(Lunch) Pulled Pork on Bun, Slaw, Baked Beans, Pineapple, Milk.

FRIDAY: (Breakfast) Cereal, Clementine, Milk.

(Lunch) NO LUNCH SERVED.

ST. NORBERTS SCHOOL MONDAY: BBQ Pulled Pork, Baked Fries, Green Beans, Strawberry Cups.

TUESDAY: Fish on a Bun, Macaroni & Cheese, Peas, Mixed Fruit Cup. WEDNESDAY: Toasted Raviloi, Marinara Sauce, Lettuce Salad, Corn, Pears.

THURSDAY: Hot Ham & Cheese, Baked Chips, Peas, Fruit.

FRIDAY: Chicken Alfredo, Bread Sticks, Lettuce Salad, Applesauce.

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Brussels board declines returning senior-raised funds

By JARAD JARMON Calhoun News-Herald An answer has been given to a question that circulated in the Brussels school system of what would be done with the money raised through the Senior Class Club last year for activities such as prom.

Like many events and activities last year, the prom in Brussels was canceled, but money was still raised for this and other events. It was suggested the money be returned evenly to the seniors of that class.

But in the school board meeting a couple of weeks ago, this suggestion was denied.

“The board did not approve that idea and said that any remaining money should be rolled over and kept in a senior class fund, and maybe they would make a donation of some kind (on their behalf),” Brussels Superintendent Mark Martin said.

In the meeting, changes to school fees were also OK’d. The cost of lumber and general equipment costs have spurred increases and proposed increases to the high school fees – namely to the workshop classes.

Martin said prices for lumber are “skyrocketing lately.” That, coupled with other equipment and supplies in shop classes, requires a need for adjustment.

“We haven’t increased fees very much at all, or at all, over the last several years, and so there were some minor changes in fees to that class mainly,” Martin said.

School leaders are also making adjustments to fees – or in this case deposits – for Chromebooks. The district is one-to-one, meaning each student has access to a laptop or Chromebook. The laptops are being returned to the school, sometimes with dings or scratches, and leaders indicated that was to be expected.

There is, however, an issue with chargers.

“What we are noticing is that chargers for their laptops and the Chromebooks are being lost somehow. So in the future, we will be charging a $25 security deposit for the chargers, and as long as you return the charger, your fee will be deposited or applied to the next school year.”

As far as the future of the school board members, there is still not much interest. Amanda Brodbeck was the one and only candidate selected for one of four positions open. A single candidate has been interviewed by the current board with some interest from a couple others, but Martin said if no one stepped forward, there would still be holes.

Martin noted, though, that should no one come forward, some board members have indicated they will not leave the board, and therefore the district, high and dry.

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Meet Brussels royalty Brussels High School was able to host their prom and coronate the Brussels’ 2021 Prom King Kaden Nolte and 2021 Prom Queen Emma Clark. Retiring prom king and queens were: Mitchell Willman, Macie Kinder and Olivia Pille.

Hardin gets closer to vote on water sale

By JARAD JARMON Calhoun News-Herald Hardin leaders are getting closer to the point when they will be making a definitive decision on the potential sale of water and sewer systems in the village.

A public meeting is set for 6 p.m. May 5, a week ahead of the regular village board meeting where the vote whether to go through with the sale will take place.

“The intent of the meeting is to be as transparent as we can for whoever wants to come to the meeting,” Hardin Mayor Dave Hurley said.

From that meeting, village leaders might get comments that will inform them of considerations they may not have thought of.

“I am not saying it would make any major changes, but if there were some things that were brought up that we were not aware of or some concerns, that would still give us an opportunity to go back to Illinois American Water and possibly negotiate some changes prior to the approval,” Hurley said.

With old piping in need of

repair and no financial means to cover the cost, the village has been considering the sale for a while now.

“The reason that we are considering selling the water and sewer treatment plant is because the infrastructure – meaning the water tank, the water supply pipes in the ground – (they) are all old, and it is going to take a significant amount of money to replace that infrastructure, and that is something that the Village of Hardin just do not have the funds to do,” Hurley explained.

These pipes are decades old.

Sure, there are sections that have seen updates, but the aging pipes could be every bit of 60 years old at this point. And their age is showing. Last winter, Hardin struggled with a barrage of waterline breaks in their aging system that, at points, required local schools to close or dismiss early.

“We are constantly having to repair broken water lines,” Hurley said. “Financially, we wanted to replace this back in maybe even 2018-19. We looked at all kinds of grants and even with getting specific grants, we still had to come up with literally several millions of dollars to replace all

of this, which we did not have the funds to do.”

“The reason we decided to fully move forward with this is we recognize that we can’t just keep repairing breaks,” Hurley continued. “We need a solid infrastructure to maintain our water and sewer system.”

Currently, they are in the process of nailing down an asset purchase agreement with Illinois American Water – a familiar company in this area.

The company has scooped up municipality water systems oneby-one in the area. Should local leaders go through with the sale, Hardin will be added to the litany of cities and villages to be soaked up by the subsidiary of the water juggernaut that is American Water.

Last year, Illinois American Water had officially purchased the water systems from Jerseyville.

Like Hardin, Jerseyville sought to sell their water systems because of the substantial costs required to make necessary repairs to the pipes and other water equipment in the village.

Such sales have drawn criticism, though, in other communities with some residents arguing the importance for a town, and

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by extension a town’s residents and taxpayers, to maintain control over the water, and specifically, the rates at which locals would be subjected to.

The rates will go up following the sale, but Hurley explained the rates people are paying now are unsustainably low and at a fixed rate.

“Over all these years, we did not have all the residents metered.

They were basically paying a flat rate,” Hurley said. “Quite frankly, even compared to Calhoun Rural Water, we were severely undercharging our residents for water and sewer usage.”

Should the sale go through, homes will be metered, and there will be set rates that are still being negotiated for a certain period of time – rates that will be substantially more than what residents may used to be paying, but the village is hoping to ease that burden with the profits from the sale.

“As part of receiving the money for the sale, it is the village board’s intent to pay a certain portion of every resident’s bill for a set period of time,” Hurley said. “Right now, we are looking at least the next five years after the sale goes through.”

It was estimated that the village would roughly pay $30 per month on every bill with money from the sale.

Otherwise, the hike in price might feel drastic in some households.

“Basically what they would be paying a month what they used to pay every two months, so we thought it was important that we take the money from the sale and start repaying it back to the residents to help absorb their cost for some period of time, so they can get used to this new water payment structure.”

Notably, the tentative agreement would also obligate Illinois American Water to replace a lot of the old water lines, making an overall better infrastructure.

“If we continue down the path we are on, there is going to be a point in time where we are going to have some serious expenses that the village could not afford,” Hurley said.

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This Day In History 1494 - Christopher Columbus sighted Jamaica on his second trip to the Western Hemisphere.

He named the island Santa Gloria.

1798 - U.S. Secretary of War William McHenry ordered that the USS Constitution be made ready for sea. The frigate was launched on October 21, 1797, but had never been put to sea.

1809 - Mary Kies was awarded the first patent to go to a woman.

It was for technique for weaving straw with silk and thread.

1814 - The British attacked the American forces at Ft. Ontario, Oswego, NY. 1834 - The first mainland railway line opened in Belgium.

1862 - The Battle of Puebla took place. It is celebrated as Cinco de Mayo Day.

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theory of evolution.

1892 - The U.S. Congress extended the Geary Chinese Exclusion Act for 10 more years.

The act required Chinese in the U.S. to be registered or face deportation.

1901 - The first Catholic mass for night workers was held at the Church of St. Andrew in New York City.

1904 - The third perfect game of the major leagues was thrown

by Cy Young (Boston Red Sox) against the Philadelphia Athletics. It was the first perfect game under modern rules.

1912 - Soviet Communist Party newspaper Pravda began publishing.

1916 - U.S. Marines invaded the Dominican Republic.

1865 - The Thirteenth Amendment was ratified, abolishing slavery in the U.S.

1917 - Eugene Jacques Bullard becomes the first African-American aviator when he earned his flying certificate with the French Air Service.

1891 - Music Hall was dedicated in New York City. It was later renamed Carnegie Hall.

1925 - John T. Scopes, a biology teacher in Dayton, TN, was arrested for teaching Darwin’s

1926 - Eisenstein’s film “Battleship Potemkin” was shown in Germany for the first time.

1926 - Sinclair Lewis refused a 1925 Pulitzer for “Arrowsmith.”

1936 - Edward Ravenscroft received a patent for the screw-on bottle cap with a pour lip.

1945 - The Netherlands and Denmark were liberated from Nazi control.

1945 - A Japanese balloon bomb exploded on Gearhart Mountain in Oregon. A pregnant woman and five children were killed.

1955 - “Damn Yankees” opened on Broadway.

1955 - The Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany) became a sovereign state.

1956 - Jim Bailey became the first runner to break the fourminute mile in the U.S. He was clocked at 3:58.5.

1961 - Alan Shepard became the first American in space when

he made a 15 minute suborbital flight.

1966 - Willie Mays broke the National League record for home runs when he hit his 512th.

1978 - Pete Rose of the Cincinnati Reds registered his 3,000th major league hit.

1984 - The Itaipu Dam opened on the Paraná River between Brazil and Paraguay.

1987 - The U.S. congressional Iran-Contra hearings opened.

1991 - In New York, Carnegie Hall marked its 100th anniversary.

1997 - Dolores Hope received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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COURT/PUBLIC NOTICE/NEWS

Calhoun County Police and Traffic

The following police reports were filed between April 1 and April 31. These reports are public information and are obtained from the Calhoun County Circuit Clerk’s office.

All individuals have been arrested and charged, or cited in the case of traffic violations.

All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The following individual was charged with a felony: Hickey, Pennie A., dob 05-11-1991, possession of meth less than 5 grams, possession drug paraphernalia.

The following individuals were charged with a misdemeanor: Blumenberg, Zachary T., dob 09-28-1985, violate order protection.

Robinson, Elizabeth O.C., dob 04-29-1999, obstructing identification.

Clark, Austin W., dob 06-231998, violate order protection.

The following individuals were charged with a conservation violation: Myers, Randy G., dob 10-071971, driving under the influence intoxicating compound.

Ufer, Shannon L., dob 04-09-1974, driving under the influence/blood alcohol concentration 0.08.

The following individuals were charged with traffic violations: Coughlin, Darren C., dob 12-31-1966, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Tobin, Benjamin J., dob 09-17-1977, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Klucker, Todd M., dob 01-21-1973, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Eisele, Robert T., dob 12-171967, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Almeter, Jay D., dob 10-101962, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Witt, Caden L., dob 07-112002, expiration of registration.

Frost, Quinton A., dob 08-01-2001, seat belts/1st, 2nd.

Gress, Daniel, dob 12-141969, unlawful possession medical cannabis/driver.

Reed, John H., dob 03-311965, unlawful possession medical cannabis/driver.

Clay, Dennis Lynn, dob 12-03-1957, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Kordella, Sasheen D., DOB 03-20-1976, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

O’Brien, Daniel J., dob 04-14-1970, driving 11-14 mph above limit.

Scott, Terry L., dob 02-281985, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Myers, Randy G., dob 10-07-1971, leaving the scene.

Hickey, Pennie A., dob 05-11-1991, permit unauthorized person to drive.

Blumenberg, Zachary T., dob 09-28-1985, driving on revoked license, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Hickey, Pennie A., dob 05-11-1991, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Daniels, Nathan A., dob 06-06-1982, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Stelbrink, Erin P., dob 05-03-1988, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Finley, David J., dob 05-111981, unlawful possession cannabis/passenger.

Shekhter, Edward, dob 11-13-1971, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

James, Joshua R., dob 09-09-1979, driving 11-14 mph above limit, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Ufer, Shannon L., dob 04-09-1974, not driving on right side of road.

McGiffin, Patrick R., dob 11-18-1963, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Clark, Austin W., dob 06-231998, operate uninsured motor vehicle, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Schwartz, Jeffrey R., dob 06-19-1966, speeding 26-34 mph over limit.

Dispositions Traffic: Johnson, Daniel E., dob 11-28-1966, a withheld judgment/supervision disposition was entered on a charge of operating uninsured motor vehicle, 6 months supervision;

$328.50 fine and costs.

Webster, Rory J., dob 11-09-1965, a withheld judgment/supervision disposition was entered on a charge of leaving the scene, 2 years supervision; $827.50 fine and costs.

CALHOUN COUNCIL FOR SENIOR NEWS

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-out only because of coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. For those over 60, donate what you can afford.

For those under 60, you must pay $7, the full cost of the meal.

Thursday, May 6: Pork tips with gravy, fried potatoes with onions, vegetable blend, juice or fruit.

Friday, May 7: Fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, sunshine carrot, pear cobbler, juice or fruit.

Monday, May 10: Tater tot casserole, herbed cauliflower, roasted brussels sprouts, fruited jello Tuesday, May 11: Chicken & sausage jambalaya, squash casserole, black-eyed peas, banana split cake, fruit or juice.

Wednesday, May 12: Lemon baked fish over rice, butter beans, broccoli with cheese, tapioca pudding, juice or fruit.

The Secretary of State will be in Hardin May 7 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Services provided will be drivers license renewal, replacement and corrections, state ID card renewal, replacement and corrections, vehicle sticker sales and vision screenings.

Don’t forget about Hardin’s town-wide yard sale that will take place on Friday, May 7 from noon to dusk and Saturday, May 8 from 8 a.m. until noon.

May is considered Older Americans Month. This is an annual event, dating back to 1963.

President John F. Kennedy designated May as Senior Citizens Month, but it was later renamed. Older Americans Month. This was brought into existence to honor older Americans for all of their contributions to their communities and their nation.

Thank you for all of the contributions you have given us.

If you have any favorite memories you would like to

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share with others give me a call at 618-576-9567, and I would be happy to share them or stop by and I could run out to your car and get them from you.

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Have a great week.

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To apply please send a letter of interest, a resume and at least two letters of recommendation to mrmartin@brussels42.net or to Dr. Mark Martin, 128 School Street, Brussels, Illinois 62013. The deadline for applications is June 14, 2021.

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The Calhoun News-Herald reserves the right to reject or edit any advertisement submitted for publication.

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Notice

Vester, William J., dob 05-15-1990, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Clark, Austin W., dob 06-231998, driving 11-14 mph above limit.

Walker, Yazmene, dob 01-11-2000, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Dunsworth, Franz Q., dob 03-02-1986, driving on suspended license, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Martin, Bobby L., dob 01-09-1989, driving on suspended license, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Has your charge been amended, reduced or dropped or have you been found not guilty? Email cnhnews@ campbellpublications.net to be considered for a status update on your court proceeding.

Please include name and case number.

NOTICE The Village of Hardin is seeking sealed bids for a 28x16 picnic shelter. Structure is to be a gable roof minimum 3:12 pitch sheeted with tin and enclosed ceiling and eves supported by 6 steel, concrete or other post. No wood post allowed. Please mail or drop off bids to VILLAGE OF HARDIN, PO BOX 382, HARDIN, IL 62047 OR #2 MYRTLE LN, HARDIN, IL. Questions call 618-576-2828.

5.5, 5.12

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CALHOUN COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SHARON K. CAMPBELL DECEASED NO. 2021-P-2 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of SHARON K. CAMPBELL, of Hardin, Illinois, 62047. LetWHUV RI RI¿FH ZHUH LVVXHG RQ April 27, 2021, to DAVID H. CAMPBELL as Independent ([HFXWRU ZKRVH DWWRUQH\ LV (GZDUG - )DQQLQJ 3 2 %R[ 527, Hardin, Illinois 62047.

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VILLAGE OF HARDIN

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING REGARDING SALE OF WATER AND SEWER FACILITIES AND SYSTEMS The Village Board the Village of Hardin will hold a public information meeting on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at the American Legion, 110 French Street, Hardin, Illinois regarding the proposed terms of the sale of the Village water and sewer facilities and systems to Illinois American Water Company.

Village residents and business owners are invited to attend, ask questions, and comment.

Danielle Hurley, Village Clerk 4.28, 5.5

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CALHOUN DISTRICT OFFICE Hobart Commercial Food Mixer, 3 speed with attachments.

The BOARD OF EDUCATION CALHOUN CUSD NO. 40 101 Calhoun Avenue (P.O. BOX 387) HARDIN, ILLINOIS 62047 Bids are invited for a Hobart Commercial Food Mixer.

For Calhoun CUSD No. 40, 101 Calhoun Avenue, Hardin, Calhoun County, Illinois 62047.

All proposals shall be in a sealed envelope and addressed to LeaAnn Klaas, Calhoun CUSD No. 40, 101 Calhoun Avenue, P.O. Box 387, Hardin, Calhoun County, Illinois 62047. Bids must be received no later than Monday, May 31, 2021 at 2:00 pm.

The Owner reserves the right to, in their sole and absolute discretion, reject any or all proposals and to waive any restrictions and informalities in the bidding.

Notice of Proposed Tariff Changes Gas Service Schedule Ill. C. C. No. 2 To the Gas Patrons of Ameren Illinois Company d/b/a Ameren Illinois: Ameren Illinois (or Company) hereby gives notice to the public that on April 8, 2021, it ¿OHG ZLWK WKH ,OOLQRLV &RPPHUFH Commission (ICC or Commission) evidence (direct testimony) regarding the reconciliation of revenues and costs under the Company’s Purchased Gas $GMXVWPHQW 3*$ 5LGHU ZLWK costs incurred in connection ZLWK WKH FRVW RI JDV IURP -DQXary 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. The evidence is applicable to Rate Zone I (formerly the AmerenCIPS service territory), Rate Zone II (formerly the AmerenCILCO service territory) and Rate Zone III (formerly the AmerenIP service territory); and may result in changes in its rates DQG FKDUJHV ZLWK UHVSHFW WR JDV delivery services throughout the Company’s gas service territory in Illinois. The changes in rates DQG FKDUJHV ZLOO WDNH HIIHFW DIWHU hearings and after the CommisVLRQ LVVXHV LWV ¿QDO 2UGHU 7KH &RPPLVVLRQ GRFNHWHG WKH ¿OLQJ DV 'RFNHW 1R 0875. A copy of the evidence may be inspected at the AmeUHQ ,OOLQRLV RI¿FHV ORFDWHG DW Liberty Street, Peoria, Illinois or RQOLQH DW ZZZ LFF LOOLQRLV JRY H GRFNHW All parties interested in this matter may obtain information ZLWK UHVSHFW WKHUHWR HLWKHU GLrectly from Ameren Illinois or by DGGUHVVLQJ WKH &KLHI &OHUN RI the Illinois Commerce Commission, 527 East Capitol Avenue, 6SULQJ¿HOG ,OOLQRLV AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY d/b/a Ameren Illinois %\ 5LFKDUG - 0DUN President & CEO

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The Village of Hardin is seeking sealed bids for the repair or replacement of 2 100’ sections of 24” reinforced concrete pipe along with repair or replace 2 storm drains & repair damage to road way at Water Street and Main.

For more information or to schedule a site visit call 618576-2828. Bids will need to be mailed to Village of Hardin

by June 9th,12:00pm. At #2 Myrtle Ln, PO Box 382, Hardin, IL 62047.

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Notice The Village of Hardin is seeking sealed bids for repair or replacement of concrete encased and elevated sewer line 175’Lx 1.5’Wx 2’H. For more information schedule a site visit by calling 618-576-2828. Mail bids or drop off by June 9th 12:00pm. Village of Hardin, #2 Myrtle Ln, PO Box 382, Hardin, IL 62047.

5.5, 5.12, 5.19

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, CALHOUN COUNTY, ILLINOIS In Probate IN RE THE ESTATE OF BARBARA J. TOPPMEYER DECEASED No. 2021-P-1 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Barbara J. Toppmeyer, of 480 Meyer Lane, Brussels, , Calhoun County, Illinois, who died on the 3rd day of March /HWWHUV RI 2I¿FH ZHUH issued on April 27, 2021 to Alan B. Toppmeyer, 480 Meyer Lane, Brussels, Illinois 62013, whose attorney is Wittman and Lorton, P.C., 123 W. Pearl St., P.O. Box 190, Jerseyville, Illinois 62052.

Notice has been given to all heirs and legatees named in the petition by mail and is being given by this publication to any other heirs and legatees unknown to the executor whose names or addresses are therefore not stated in the petition to appoint an executor, that an order was entered by the Court on April 27, 2021, appointing the above-named independent executor, requiring notice and publication, was entered on that date.

Notice is also given that any heir or legatee has the right as provided in section 5/6/21 of the Probate Act (Illinois Complied Statutes, Chapter 755, Section 5/6-21) WR ¿OH D SHWLWLRQ ZLWK WKH FRXUW within 42 days of the admission of the will to probate requiring proof of the will by testimony of the witnesses to the will in open court or other evidence. In addition, any heir or legatee has the right under Section 5/8-1 of the above referenced Probate Act to contest the validity of WKH ZLOO E\ ¿OLQJ D SHWLWLRQ ZLWK the court within six (6) months after the admission of the will to probate.

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C21 is open Monday thru Friday from 9am to 4 pm and we are available in the evening or on weekends by appointment.

Please give us a call at 618-498-2321 or you may contact one of our brokers directly.

C21 is located at 730 S. State St., Jerseyville, IL

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Karen Bertman Bob Jones Connie Hayes Roberta Wallace Amy Benton 618-535-6044 618-578-9547 618-535-6784 618-535-5820 618-795-4281

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100 QUAIL VALLEY DRIVE - GODFREY

[ $1,340,000 ] 11 ACRES, STOCKED POND

134 N MAIN ST. - WHITE HALL

22101 MOWEN LN. - FIELDON

[ $350,000 ] 5BR, 4BA, 10 ACRES

319 MOUND ST. - JERSEYVILLE

[ $795,000 ] REMODELED 16 LANE BOWLING ALLEY, BAR, GRILL & SLOTS

[ $119,900 ] 5BR, 3BA, COVERED PATIO

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30534 CRYSTAL LAKE RD. - BRIGHTON

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409 S MCGILL ST. - JERSEYVILLE

[ $199,900 ] OFFICE SPACE, HIGH TRAFFIC

34218 DAVID LANE - BRIGHTON

[ $139,900 ] 3BR, 1BA, RENOVATED

703 WEST NORTH ST. - GIRARD

[ $87,900 ] 3BR, 1BA, DESCRIPTION

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[ $699,900 ] 69.99 ACRES, DEVELOPMENTAL

16280 INDIAN LAKE RD. - JERSEYVILLE

313 HAND DR. - GODFREY

[ $135,000 ] 3BR, 3BA, DECK, BASEMENT

362 NORTH ASH ST. - PALMYRA

[ $58,000 ] 2BR, 1BA, DECK, SHED

309 N STATE ST. - JERSEYVILLE

[ $499,000 ] TURN-KEY COMMERICAL

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[ $200,000 ] 20 ACRES, BUILDING SITE

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103 CIRCLE DR. - JERSEYVILLE 2BR, 2BA, DECK

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021

REAL ESTATE

Hardin, Illinois

TRI-COUNTY REAL ESTATE TOUR ROGER SCHEFFEL

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Full brick ranch style home w/3+ Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, & 2 car attached garage on 23+ wooded acres! Large deck, patio, and covered front porch.

Walkout basement features a possible in-law kitchen or wet bar! Perfect for hunters and an ideal valley for a great future lake site. Make this house your home with your own traditional touches and updates. Choice Home Warranty $580 included at $259K price.

CALL US AT 618-498-1234 TO LIST YOUR PROPERTIES!

704 Mobile, Brighton $52,900 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, living room with gas fireplace, family room, 2 car attached garage, fenced back yard, full Brick.

Becky McGowen 570-9375 628 E 15th, Alton - $575,000 THIS 5BR/4BA HOME HAS BEEN LOVINGLY RESTORED. THIS LANDMARK PROPERTY IS SURE TO IMPRESS. Private salt-water pool.

Matt Horn 560-8201

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Bethalto 618-377-3377

Toll Free 1-800-377-3350

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219 DOGTOWN ROAD, BATCHTOWN $350,000 This 15.6-acre slice of heaven with a large river frontage will make your dreams a reality! This property is accessible by either boat or car!

Cedar Hill Resort Restaurant & Bar is located on [OL 4PZZPZZPWWP 9P]LY Q\Z[ ZV\[O VM [OL >PUÄLSK Ferry & Dam. The destination is nestled on a dead-end road right on the river. Large open restaurant with a huge patio that connects to an even larger deck overlooking the Mississippi River. Two elevated cabins that are move-inready or rentable space come with the property.

A 684 sq ft. cabin has a loft and open concept.

An additional 864 sq ft cabin has two bedrooms with a walkout deck with the perfect view of the river. The dock is approximately 4700 sq ft.

There is an additional portable dock that can be utilized as well. 3600 sq ft deck also houses a tiki bar and outdoor restrooms. Plenty of room for entertainment deckside next to the tiki bar! This property has so much potential to be a thriving business once again!

13765 383RD ST., PLEASANT HILL 3 BED-1 BATH $178,000

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

307 EAST MOZIER, PLEASANT HILL, IL $65,000 207 TEMPERANCE ST., PLEASANT HILL 2 BED-2 BATH $92,000

3772 BELLVIEW HOLLOW RD., NEBO $55,000

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

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

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

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

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11495 STATE HIGHWAY 100, KAMPSVILLE 1 BED-0 BATH $45,000

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

$19,000

811 STATE HWY 96, KAMPSVILLE 2 BED-1 BATH $27,000 2070 PLUMMER HILL RD. HARDIN 7.13 ACRES -LOT $49,910

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

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208 BATCHTOWN RD, BATCHTOWN, IL COMMERCIAL $135,000

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

45950 185TH AVENUE, PEARL 4 BED-2 BATH $194,900

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

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

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

2144 PLUMMER HILL RD., HARDIN 9.57 Acres $66,990

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