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COVID-19 free streak in Calhoun ended %\ -$5$' -$5021 Calhoun News-Herald Surrounded by counties that were fairing much worse during the COVID-19 pandemic, Calhoun County had gone a couple of weeks without a new positive case, according to the Calhoun Health Department.

That has since changed.

Over the weekend, the health department reported a resurgence, albeit small, in COVID-19 cases in the county. Four positive cases were reported Monday, adding to several other new cases reported over the weekend. In total, the county has nine active cases with 35 recoveries.

And among the group of new cases, some were from the Calhoun and Brussels districts.

Monday, Calhoun Superintendent Andrea Lee made an announcement on social media about a case among staff in the district. “The administration was notified today by the Calhoun County Health Department, that one district staff mem-

ber has tested positive for COVID-19,�

Lee said in the post. “Upon receiving the information, we worked with the health department for guidance and to assist with contact tracing. Those individual students or staff members who we believe were in “close contact� will be contacted by the Calhoun County Health Department and placed on quarantine.�

Lee called on everyone in the district to be mindful of their health and stay home if they develop symptoms. “Sick persons should contact their health care provider to determine if testing is needed,� she said. “If your child had close contact with a known case of COVID-19 or has been in close contact with a family member who has been tested and is awaiting results, please keep the child at home and notify their Calhoun School.�

Calhoun will still be holding classes. “Following our conversation with the Calhoun County Health Department, it was determined that the district is able to continue holding classes,� Lee said. “We are committed to providing our students

and staff with a safe and healthy environment.�

Brussels Superintendent Mark Martin said the students with COVID-19 in the Brussels district were involved in a local play, and there was exposure there. “We had just a handful of kids in it, which is wonderful,â€? Martin said. “I love it that they are doing that‌ I wish that we as a district was able to offer more in terms of fine arts. We are trying to offer more, but we do not have theater at this point.

So, it is wonderful that they are doing that, and it is just unlucky that that happened.�

Staff was exposed to COVID-19 and a handful of students tested positive for the virus or came in contact with someone who has. This news came just before the district had its first school day with more extended in-person hours. “Things were going pretty well. Things stabilized,� Martin said.

This prompted interest in extending the in-person time at the schools. “Especially, the high school teachers were telling us that the short class periods were really not very good for working

with high school subject matter and students. They were anxious to get more time.�

The school district, up until Monday, had in-person instruction from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This was done initially because of all of the unknowns at the time.

Martin said the thinking was that there would be time needed for remote learning in the afternoon. Also, early dismissal would limit exposure among those in school.

But there came a need for longer class periods — notably from the high schoolers. So, it is was decided to extend the hours so long as the virus remains managed. The idea was if it could stabilize for a couple of weeks without any massive problems, they could try going and extending their dismissal time to add some time to the school day.

And although there were a handful that were exposed to the virus that have since quarantined, Martin said the district is continuing to dismiss at 2 p.m., barring major incidents.

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Ag students ‘learn by doing’ for Mr. B Klunks celebrate 60 years together.

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%\ CONNOR ASHLOCK Calhoun News-Herald Some of the agriculture industry’s most promising leaders of tomorrow are engaging in a hands-on venture in entrepreneurship that will do much more than fine-tune their business skills.

Students in Heidi Doyle’s Intro to Ag class are designing, crafting and selling Calhoun Warrior keychains to raise funds for Calhoun’s beloved Mr. B and his family to help offset medical and travel expenses. “They are creating each of the keychains by hand, with every student in the class having a job,� Doyle explained. “Some of those jobs include printing out the Calhoun Warrior print using a Cricut, weaving the words, cutting the keychain material, pressing the words onto the material, clapping on the keychain piece onto the material, filling the orders, delivery and contacting those that have purchased a keychain.�

Henry Ford couldn’t have developed a better assembly line for these agriculture students, nor could he have compelled his

employees to work with such fervor.

Though the motive behind the endeavor is to help Mr. B and his family, Doyle and her students were inspired to take the leap to get involved in the community through a speech delivered by a National FFA officer.

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Heidi Doyle Calhoun Unit 40 agriculture teacher. “We had watched a keynote speech from one of the National FFA officers, and it was all about how we need to say ‘thank you’ to those that have touched our lives in some way,� Doyle said. “After discussing the speech, the students talked about Mr. B and how he touched many of their lives in one way or another. They

wanted to show them how much they cared about him and wanted to say thank you.�

There was no better time to start this fundraiser than the present, as the Intro to Ag class has been learning about the particulars of running a business and the risk-taking involved. “We have been taking time from our ‘normal’ studies to work on different skills of hard work and dedication in getting a job done right. Students are currently learning the ‘ins and outs’ of running a business, how some things can be successful and others not and how to fix them,�

Doyle said.

The class sent out a flyer advertising the project with each student at the elementary school and put a Google form on the Calhoun Unit 40 Facebook page.

Buyers have been paying when they pre-order or when they receive their keychains. “Those community members that placed an order will be contacted either by phone or email,�

Doyle said.

The fundraiser is set to carry on through the rest of the month, but students in the class will be continuing on with the effort

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independently into the fall. “There are three girls in the class that will be continuing with the business and branching out with the possible option of making personalized keychains, lanyards and even dog collars and leashes,� Doyle noted.

So far, the class has raised approximately $1,000 for Mr. B and his family. Those interested in purchasing a keychain, they are encouraged to contact Heidi Doyle or the school office. “Mr. B has made a pow-

erful impact not only on the community but the students,�

Doyle said. “The students come straight into class and start on their job when working on the key chains. By making the keychains, they are able to show Mr. B how much they love and appreciate him." “The hashtag for Calhoun is ‘the warrior way,’ and I truly believe that the students in the Intro to Ag class are representing the warrior way by doing this for Mr. B,� Doyle added.

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%\ CONNOR ASHLOCK Calhoun News-Herald Karen Hanneken, who serves Calhoun County as an at-need grant administrator for the county commissioners, updated the commission Monday evening with information concerning the Business Interruption grant. “This grant will make more than $250 million available for businesses having losses or interrupted as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic,� Hanneken said. “I will be participating in a webinar on Wednesday, Sept. 23. I will be more prepared to answer questions after that date.�

Hanneken further stated that this grant, which is being funded through the CARES Act, is similar to previous grants and loans made available

in the county in that it requires business owners to go through their unit of government to apply.

Hanneken wasn’t seeking a motion on anything regarding the Business Interruption grant, but simply wished to inform the board of its existence and what she knew of it at the time.

After this week, Hanneken will be more versed in this new opportunity.

Also at the meeting, Hanneken shared that there was another applicant to the Downstate Small Business Stabilization grant. “The County of Calhoun had one applicant for the Downstate Small Business Stabilization Grant, and that applicant was successful in receiving a $25,000 award,� Hanneken said.

Hanneken is the liaison between county businesses and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

‘That’s the hurting part’ Residents struggle with disconnection due to COVID-19 %\ CONNOR ASHLOCK Calhoun News-Herald The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted people to limit their time spent with friends and family, or altogether avoid it until the all-clear is given.

Though this sacrifice is being made for the sake of keeping loved ones safe, the lack of interpersonal communication between families does take its toll after a while.

Because of the pandemic, some families haven’t been able to be entirely together for over half a year now, and some haven’t been together since the holidays last year, making the experience of working through this virus to be even more difficult.

That’s certainly the case for the Baechts.

Yvonne Baecht is one of countless individuals who has yet to spend some much-needed quality time with loved ones since the pandemic started.

“We have a son, daughter-in-law and grandson who live in Springfield, Mo., and they haven’t been up here since February,� Baecht said. “Her folks also live up this way and they’ve been in their house since April and haven’t done anything but go to the doctor. They wanted to come and visit both of us at the same time, and it’s family, so you miss not getting together.�

The Baechts' situation is similar to many grandparents throughout the county. Their family wants to pay them a call, but no one wants to risk exposing one another to the virus.

Her daughter-in-law works for the prison system near their home, which has come up with some positive cases. “She’s afraid of coming home and bringing something to us or to her mom and dad,� Baecht shared. “Same thing with our son. Daniel works for a place where a couple people were positive, so that [made it] where he couldn’t go to work for two weeks, and he

said, ‘Mom, there’s too much of a chance of bringing it home.’�

In the mean time, Baecht is counting the days since she saw her grandson from Springfield, who’s 10 years old now and growing like a weed. “That’s the hurting part. Hey, we’re 70-something years old, and it does hurt that you can’t see him,�

Baecht said. “They send pictures on their phone, and they’re treasured things. And I’m sure he won’t forget us, but the fact is that it feels lonesome at times.�

The Baechts, like many folks who live between the rivers, have plenty to do to keep themselves preoccupied. Living on a farm in the country, Yvonne keeps herself preoccupied with her garden and mowing her pecan grove, along with other activities such as quilting, but nonetheless, she is looking forward to the days when the virus is in the rearview mirror and she can be with her whole family again.

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Mountain Lion started making trouble in the neighborhood

By BILL HOAGLAND About four weeks ago, there was an adult male mountain lion roaming around a subdivision in Godfrey, about a quarter mile from my house.

There were several eyewitnesses, and one of them had the presence of mind to film this “kitty” on their cell phone.

I saw a copy of the video shortly after it was taken. The odd thing about this “kitty” was that it was roaming around in someone’s back yard in the middle of the day.

Normally, they do their prowling at night.

About a week later, we found a mountain lion track near Annie’s horse barn, and we assume it is the same mountain lion as in the video.

This mountain lion is probably long gone now, but the fact that it had been here just hanging out here in the neighborhood raises some issues — such as, are we safe?

Sightings of mountain lions in the Midwest are not that uncommon these days.

Did you know that in Missouri, several have been killed attempting to cross either Interstate 70 or Interstate 44?

And here in Illinois, one was killed by police within the city limits of Chicago several years ago. They are here for the deer.

And who can blame them?

What a smorgasbord it must seem to them with all these fat whitetails running around in our neighborhoods and subdivisions with no natural predators other than automobiles.

DNA studies suggest that these mountain lions migrated here from the Black Hills of South Dakota. They are young males who have been pushed out of traditional mountain lion country by other mountain lions and by encroaching civilization.

But once they relocate here in the Midwest, and they get settled in, one mountain lion will claim a “territory” that

might cover as much as one hundred miles in circumference. That is why the mountain lion that was seen here in Godfrey four weeks ago could well be a hundred miles north of here today “running his traps.”

So, do these mountain lions pose a significant threat to us?

Not as much as you would think.

Normally, they prefer to avoid humans. Based on reasonably current statistics, mountain lion attacks on humans are rare. Over the past five years, for example, there have been approximately 10 verified attacks on humans in the United States, and all of those attacks occurred in western states, such as Colorado and California, where encounters between mountain lions and humans are much more likely to occur simply because there are more mountain lions.

Of those attacks, two were fatal and the rest involved confrontations with a variety of injuries for the victim.

Many of the non-fatal attacks involved small children who fortunately were with adults at the time or else there might have been more fatalities in these confrontations.

If you do encounter a mountain lion in a remote area, you are to let it become aware of your presence by yelling at it. Make yourself look as imposing and formable as you can, with direct eye contact, as opposed to crouching down in a submissive posture, or worse yet, running in the opposite direction. If a mountain lion has been seen repeatedly in

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your neighborhood, it is probably a good idea to put off your nightly jog or that walk after dark until the dust settles.

And keep the pets at home.

Looking at the attacks that have occurred over the past few years, they often appear to be triggered by having a pet along. If you do get attacked, you should aggressively fight the mountain lion rather than acting in a passive manner, as you are supposed to do if attacked by a grizzly bear.

If you see a mountain lion in your neighborhood, the best advice would be to promptly contact the Illinois Department of Natural Resources directly and let them deal with the issue.

Under Illinois law, as of Jan. 1, 2015, mountain lions are protected animals. This means they cannot be killed by civilians unless there is an imminent threat to lives or property.

There is no point in complicating things by taking matters into your own hands and firing off a few rounds down the culdu-sac. The only thing worse than a live mountain lion is probably a wounded mountain lion.

––––––––––––––––––– 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.

(Continued from A1) The Baechts also have a son who lives in Jerseyville, Keith, who they’ve been getting together with, and though it means the world to Yvonne, the idea of having the whole crew together is most appealing.

And in the meantime, while she’s waiting for the day her whole family can get together again, Baecht has events to look forward to, such as the visit her daughter from Chenoa paid her several weekends ago.

The exciting part of it all is that she hadn't seen her daughter since Christmas, so it was a homecoming well-cherished.

“You build you life around your family

then all of a sudden it’s taken from you. As you grow older, your family moves away naturally, but they always come home again, and that closeness— you don’t want to give that up because that’s what keeps you together,” Baecht expressed. “That’s one of the reasons why God gave us family, I think.”

This pandemic has been a challenge in many ways. Some things are harder than others, and it hasn’t been quite an easygoing experience like many of us joked it would be several months ago. But one thing’s for certain: We all can find something to look forward to when this is all over.

COVID-19 (Continued from A1) “It is hard to know now exactly what to expect. Who expected this a year ago?

But, we are hoping to stabilize and maintain this 2 p.m. dismissal,” the superintendent said.

Earlier in the school year, the high school went into a temporary remote learning period because of a small outbreak of cases among students in the high school, but in comparison to the current situation, there were more cases.

“The people affected are not enough for us to close down,” Martin said.

So far, the 2 p.m. dismissal has been a much appreciated return to some sort of normalcy.

“It felt more normal, and I think it felt that way to the kids too,” Martin said.

COVID-19 and the guidelines associated with it have taken away a lot of the small things one might have become accustomed to — including even lunch.

“Today was the first regular high school lunch session since March 16,” Martin noted. “They were very happy to be back together.”

Eventually, the goal is to return to the normal dismissal time for the school, but that will take the district and the community at large hitting certain milestones before that can be done.

In other communities, COVID-19 has been a pervasive and consistent virus even

with some headway made in slowing the numbers in some communities.

Jersey County was notably removed from a list of warning level counties in the state. A county enters a warning level when two or more COVID-19 risk indicators that measure the amount of COVID-19 increase. Although the reasons for counties reaching a warning level vary, some of the common factors for an increase in cases and outbreaks are associated with university and college parties as well as college sports teams, large gatherings and events, bars and clubs, weddings and funerals, long-term care facilities, correctional centers, manufacturing plants, schools and cases among the community at large.

Even still, the county is still seeing high double digit numbers of active cases. As of Thursday, Sept. 17, there were a total of 80 new active cases, according to the Jersey County Health Department. There have been 276 that have since recovered and 13 who have died as a result.

In Greene County, which is still considered a warning level county, there are 44 active new cases as of Saturday. The Greene Health Department also confirmed a couple of days ago another death in relation to COVID-19. In total, 155 have recovered and the number of deaths in the county is up to six.

Sisay Michael Abraham, MD Outdoor Truths: Gary Miller

FAMILY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN

I can always count on first day of deer season The opening day of deer season was always a special day for me. I can remember counting down the days and even being unable to sleep the night before. I can remember hunting in a downpour and in the hottest of days.

It seemed no matter how uncertain the circumstances were, I was willing to get up early and make my way to a tree stand, because that fourth Saturday of September was opening day, no matter if the weather cooperated or not. And while I could not predict any other thing with confidence, I could mark my calendar around this certainty.

Years ago, I took a big step of faith.

I left a position I had held for many years. I had finally reached a place where I was living on a decent salary with good benefits. But, I felt the need to move to a new position where I would have neither.

I would have to trust God for everything. I can remember many days, especially early on, where the circumstances around my life on one day were great and, on another day, seemed hopeless.

As a result, I begin to live on an emotional roller coaster.

When things looked good, I was happy, and when things looked bad, I fretted, worried and complained. I can remember the day God exposed my problem. In a not-so-gentle way, he showed me where I was putting my trust, and it wasn’t in him.

In so many unspoken words, he reminded me the reason I was on an emotional roller coaster was because I was putting my trust in things that constantly change. And if I continue to ride that roller coaster, I will stay emotionally sick at my stomach. He reminded me that my eyes were to focus on the One who is not only as consistent as opening day, but who holds every circumstance and situation in his hands. I can put my trust in the changing winds and waves, or I can put my trust in the unchanging anchor of my soul.

The times we are living in right now are fluid. They are changing.

Many of the circumstances we are in are not of our doing.

Many of the situations we have been forced to endure are making many of us fret, worry, and complain. We think if we could just change our circum-

stances, our probl e m s would be solved – we would be happy.

W e think if we could just manipulate the conditions of our country, our problems would be solved, and we would be happy. So, as a result, we ride an emotional roller coaster.

When the circumstances are good, we are. When they are not, we are not.

I know you want things to change. You should. I know you want to work to help rectify the situation. You should.

But if all these things are causing you to go from mood to mood, it’s a good sign you are putting your trust in changing circumstances and not in an unchangeable God. ––––––––––––––––––– 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.

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WHAT'S GOING ON BETWEEN THE RIVERS Q Batchtown News

by Marcy Klockenkemper Q 618-396-2468

Sam Barczewski and Kayla Weeks were married Saturday, Sept. 19, at Wild Pickins Winery in Chesterfield, Ill. The happy couple were accompanied by their parents, Kevin and Debbie Weeks and Greg and Rosemary Barczewski. The bride chose her sister Whitney Weeks as maid of honor, and the best man was Bradley Rose. Jackie and Henry were in the wedding party, and William Rose was an usher.

There was a nice gathering of guests at the reception held at Kevin and Debbie Weeks’ home in Grafton.

Some of those attending were grandmother, Marilyn Klockenkemper, Paul and Joan Klockenkemper, Jerry Klockenkemper and daughter Becky, her daughter, Adaline and other friends and relatives. I wish Mr. and Mrs. Sam Barczewski a wonderful and happy life together.

Linda Russell took a drive Sunday and visited her kids Jeremy and Angie Russell, Steve and Cindy Mizorous, along with Bob and Bonnie

Stepanek and their families.

Sunday, Oct. 18, is the day planned for the Fall Fest Drive-thru Fish Fry on Main Street in Batchtown with sandwiches, baked beans, slaw and corn dogs. It sounds really yummy to me.

The event is to raise money for the Town Park and Franke Ball Park.

Urban Klockenkemper was in the hospital one day last week, but is doing much better. We wish him good health.

Arlene Brodbeck was in the hospital one day last week, and we wish her good health and a speedy recovery.

Wilma Krysl had a good time visiting with J. C. Smith, Veronica Toohill and Terry Stumpf this week.

There will be a Public Square Rosary Crusade at the Batchtown Park on Saturday, Oct. 10, at noon. If you want more information, call Jeff and Mary Wieneke at 618-396-0091.

The St. Vincent DePaul Society in Calhoun County may be able to help you with utility bills, rent, GED and

in finding other agencies to help you. Call the following toll free number at 1-618310-1141.

Kyle and Rachel Klocke baptized their baby, Finn Raymond Joseph Klocke, Sunday. The godparents are Kendall Klocke and Ryan Blumenberg. The grandparents are Keith and Hope Klocke of Batchtown, and Kevin and Chris Blumenberg of Hardin. Congratulations to all on your special day.

We wish Peggy Johnson a wonderful birthday on Sept.

19. She celebrated with a birthday supper and a chocolate cake. Have a great year, Peggy.

––––––––––––––––– My Garden Prayer My garden beautifies And fragrance to the air; But it is also my Cathedral And my quiet place of prayer; So little do we realize That the glory and the power Of Him who made the universe Lie hidden in a flower.

— Helen Steiner Rice

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by Carol Sue Carnes Q 618-883-2333

Sept. 22 is the first day of fall, which means cooler temperatures on the horizon.

Mid to upper 70s during the day and down to mid 40s at night is certainly a sign of our current weather.

Farmers are busy harvesting their corn crop and grain trucks — either hauling it to their silos or to the elevator.

As a matter of fact, this week, Sept. 20-26 is National Farm Safety Week. Now that harvesting time has started, please remember this is one of the most dangerous times for the agriculture industry. This is the time of year when it is important for both farmers and motorists to be patient and share the roads. We want everyone to head home to their families each day safe and sound.

Taylor Ewen, daughter of Kody and Amber Ewen of Batchtown, celebrated her third birthday on Sunday, Sept. 13, at her home in Batchtown. Her grandparents, Joe and Angie Tepen, and great grandma, Carol Stepanek, all of Brussels, along with other family members helped her celebrate.

Barb Ward of Taylorville spent the weekend with her mother, Marie Held. She also visited with her brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Bonnie Held, while here.

On Sunday, Phil Held of Hannibal, Mo., visited with his parents, Bob and Bonnie, and also stopped by to visit his grandma, Marie, and Aunt Barb.

On Saturday, my son, John Carnes, spent the day with me working on the farm. I’m sure he will be happy now that the mowing is letting up a bit. Many thanks to him for all his outdoor work. After dinner that evening, we did get in a bit of visiting.

Caleb Carnes spent the day with his other grandparents, Francis and Liz Toppmeyer, helping grandpa on the farm and grandma indoors. We all appreciate their help every weekend. Many thanks to both of them.

On Sunday afternoon, my visitors and dinner guests were my daughter and sonin-law, Shelly and Dennis Scherer of Wright City, Mo. Found lots of indoor jobs for them to help me with while here. After dinner we enjoyed visiting until time for them to head home.

Many thanks to them for their help as well.

Keith Baecht of Jerseyville was busy at his property in Golden Eagle over the weekend. On Saturday, he cut hay and the following day raked and baled it. On Saturday, his wife, Becky, and sons, Matthew and Samuel, brought dinner over and again on Sunday for the hay workers. They all enjoyed dining at the home of George and Yvonne Baecht both evenings.

Our small county has had more than its share of deaths the past couple of weeks. Thoughts and prayers for the families of Sharon Hagen-Dolan, Mary Lou (Menke) Godar, Joyce (Snyders) Titus, Donna (Klaas) Richter, Bill Charlton, Artie Schulze and Jack Gibson.

Sorry if I missed anyone!

On Friday, Sept. 25 beginning at 4 p.m., the Brussels American Legion are having a drive-by fish fry.

Your choice of either fish sandwiches or sandwich and fries. They are wanting to put a roof over the pavilion in the back of the building and the money raised from this event will help with that.

Birthday Blessings this week to my son-in-law,

Trevor Axford. Also to Dan Hagen, Wes Held, Bob Held, Joe Snyders, Melissa Zipprich, Paula Schleeper, Jeanne Johnes, Bobby Stepanek, Molly Pohlman, Amber Thompson, Don “Tubby” Funk, Bill Schulte, Pat Reichman and all others celebrating their natal day at this time.

Happy anniversary to Jeff and Debbie Kamp, Roger and Patti Rose, Dan and Megan Jenkins, Ralph and Hope Fuller, Jeff and Kathy Carey, Dan and Vivian Klaas, Charles “Chuck” and Anna Kamp, Terry and Phyllis Vaughn, Don and Nancy Moennig, Steve and Sarah Nolte and all other couples celebrating their wedding anniversary this week.

––––––––––––––––––– Harvest Prayer Gracious and Holy Lord, giver of grains and seeds, of fruits and berries and all that grows from the earth, we thank You and we bless You for this year’s harvest.

We also thank you for the bounty of the land and for the farmers who plant and harvest that the world might be fed.

We pray that you watch over all farmers until the harvest has been successfully and safely completed.

God, we trust in your faithfulness and your promise to help us and abide with us always.

We lift up our hearts in gratitude to the sun, together with rain, working in harmony to produce a bountiful crop.

Harvest is hard work and yet it is also richly rewarding to see the fruit of our labor.

Remember to give thanks to the Lord for your bountiful harvest. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

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I doubt anyone has a complaint about this beautiful weather we’ve had this weekend.

My family and I took advantage of the beautiful days and worked on my fall yard display.

Don’t forget Kampsville residents to make your scarecrow and enter the Scarecrow Contest. Let Glenda Sidwell know so you are sure to be judged. You can message her on Facebook or call 576-9014.

Also, this weather has us getting in the fall mood. The Kampsville kids party committee has been working on our Trunk or Treat and Halloween party. It will be held on Sunday, Oct. 25 from 3 to 5 p.m. on the Marvin Richter/Kampsville Legion Ball Diamond. That’s a day we will all be looking forward to in Kampsville.

St. Norberts had a very successful ribeye sandwich drive-through this past Friday evening. They began selling at 4 p.m. and had 300 ribeye sandwich, and were sold out by 5:30 p.m.

Don’t forget to purchase your ducks for the fourth

annual St. Norberts Duck Race.

The race is Oct. 4. There’s so many fun things to do right here in our county. If you’ve never been to the Duck Race before, you’re definitely missing out just seeing them throw all the little ducks off the bridge and the ducks floating down the river is a sight to see.

The Hayn Family Stephen, Britney, Hinley, Harlow, Harry and Harvey enjoyed the beautiful Sunday weather also getting pumpkins and decorating their yard.

Happy 19th birthday to Claire Stein on Oct. 20.

Little Ryleigh Bland, daughter of Ryan and Amanda Bland, celebrated her second birthday with a party on the 19th.

My son, Kyle, accepted a job with Clive Police Force, a suburb in Des Moines, Iowa. His wife, Lindsey, is currently enrolled in Veterinarian School in Iowa as well. I’ve had a lot of people tell me they will definitely miss seeing him on the ferry as they enjoyed talking with him. I can tell you I will definitely miss

CALHOUN COUNCIL FOR SENIOR NEWS We are now open with our normal business hours 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Only curb-side pick-up for lunch, 11 a.m. to noon p.m.

You can call any time in September to start scheduling appointments for Medicare Part D (Prescription Drug Coverage).

The Open Enrollment Period starts Oct. 15 and ends on Dec. 7.

However, depending on the appointments needed, most will remain over the phone at this time because of the COVID19 Pandemic. Call the Senior Center at 618-576-9567 for any assistance that can be provided via phone, curb-side, and/or email. I will be glad to give you any guidance or do anything online that I can assist you with as well.

All September activities are canceled; therefore, no walk-in question and answer sessions are scheduled at Miller Apartments or South Calhoun Retirement Center.

Lunch, Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. to noon: For those over 60, donate what you can afford. For those under 60, you must pay $6, the full cost of the meal.

Wednesday, Sep 23: Fried fish filet,

having him and my beautiful daughter-in-law and granddogs next-door. But, I am beyond proud because this is a wonderful opportunity for both of them, and I wish them the best.

I was very saddened to hear that Hank Vetter died suddenly this past week.

Hank had a great big smile anytime you saw him, and he will be missed. Prayers and sympathy to his wife, Janice, and sons, Derick and Justin.

Sympathy to Mary Ann Bailey and family on the passing of Lowell Bailey.

He had a booming voice and always made sure to say hello to me no matter where I saw him at.

Sympathy also to the Art Shultz, Jim Hannekan and Trenton Hardin families.

Please add Karl Suhling to your prayers as he is in Mercy Hospital. Continued prayers for Mark Baalman, Glenn Peyton, Jim Hill, Joe Gress, Darren Kress, Cindy Smith, Eileen Gardner, Kurt Roth, Mathias Baker, Linda Herkert, Joyce Blumenberg, Bill Schumann and Cathy Taul.

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baked beans, German potato salad, blueberry cobbler and hush puppies.

Thursday, Sep 24: Baked ham, macaroni & cheese, carrots and fruit cup.

Friday, Sep 25: Pot roast & gravy, roasted potatoes, carrots & onions, corn, rice pudding and juice.

Monday, Aug 28: Brat on a bun, baked beans, potato salad and pudding parfait.

Tuesday, Sep 29: Beef goulash, Italian blend vegetables, vinegar coleslaw and butterscotch pudding.

Wednesday, Sep 30: Country fried steak & gravy, mashed potatoes & gravy, buttered corn, Mandarin oranges and bananas.

Thursday, Oct 1: Hamburger baked bean casserole, Italian blend vegetables, tossed salad and rice pudding.

Friday, Oct 2: Smoked sausage over a half cup sauerkraut, mashed potatoes & gravy and warm fruit compote.

“I think it’s your mental attitude. So many of us start dreading age in high school and that’s a waste of a lovely life.

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Halloween decorating contests crop up in county

By JARAD JARMON Calhoun News-Herald Many of the fun fall-time activities Calhounians are used to have been scrapped one-by-one because of COVID-19. But in the wake of the Old Settler’s Days cancelation this year, Glenda Sidwell thought up something else to do around that time for those in Kampsville.

Sidwell, owner of the flower shop, Flowers By Glenda, thought to organize a scarecrow contest for the village.

“I thought it would be something fun to do,” Sidwell said.

And since the word about the contest has come out, others in the county have sought to do it for their communities — namely Hardin.

For Sidwell, the contest came down to doing something that was “simple fun.”

She said she wanted another avenue for locals to get out, participate in a community event and distance themselves from the stresses of the year– which there have been plenty.

The hope is that when the creative juices start flowing, “it gets your mind off of it all,” she said.

As far as the contest goes, those that enter must live within village limits and have at least one homemade scarecrow. They may have as many as they would like, and it can be in a display of any kind as long as there is one homemade scarecrow.

There is no entry fee or proceeds.

“I am hosting this just to have fun and deck our village out,” Sidwell said on the event page from the contest.

Entries will be on each individual’s property. To take part, locals need to notify Sidwell

by Oct. 8 ahead of the judging contest set on Oct. 10.

Everyone that participates will receive a gift, but there will be an overall grand prize winner that will receive a gift basket of goodies following

the judging.

Those interested in more information can message her personally on Facebook. She is the host of the online event, Kampsville Hometown Scarecrow Contest. People can also reach her at 618-576-9014.

So far, there have been six submissions. Sidwell said she hopes this is something that, if successful, can continue in future years.

Whether it does or not, it has, so far, been received positively among those in Kampsville and beyond. In fact, it has gone so far as to inspire similar Halloween contests in other parts of the county.

“Glenda Sidwell gave me the idea, and then I OK’d it with her,” Mandi Eickmeyer, Hardin Drive-In manager, said. “Whereas she was doing a scarecrow one, we are doing house decorating, along with an ice cream night here at the drive-in.”

Hardin Drive In Hometown Halloween Decoration Contest and ice cream night will be on Oct. 25. The judging will start at 7 p.m. that day.

There is no cost to enter.

However, like with scarecrow contest, this contest is specific to those in Hardin.

To enter, people can call Mandi Eickmeyer at 5769311 or message her on Facebook so she can have a list of houses and businesses that have entered. People are asked to register a week in advance of Oct. 25.

Those who enter will be put on a map that will be available to people to view the homes’ and businesses’ decorations, similar to Christmas time home tours, except exclusively from the outside.

Fourteen houses have already signed up for the contest to show off their spooky decorations.

“I don’t really know how Trick or Treat is going to go this year, so I thought maybe, for the kids, give them a little extra to do,” Eickmeyer said.

25 YEARS AGO OCTOBER 4, 1995 The Hardin Village Board of Trustees learned more information about an underground gas tank discovered near the Carroll Hotel on State Route 100 while excavating for the sewer extension.

The liquid in the old gas tank was pumped into 17 barrels, each holding between 40 to 50 gallons. The liquid was then tested and found to be 97 percent water.

The pumping cost the village $6,144. To remove the gas tank will cost the Environmental Protection Agency approximately $12,000.

Village Clerk Mary Ann Patton said that her father George Smith remembers a gas station being there in the 1920s next to a ferry landing before the days of the Joe Page Bridge.

50 YEARS AGO SEPTEMBER 24, 1970 Representative Paul Findley has announced he is making a survey of county farm advisers and other agricultural leaders in the thirteen counties of the Twentieth Congressional District to determine the extent of corn crop loss due to southern leaf blight.

In a statement from his Washington office, Rep. Findley said, “The purpose of the survey is to form the basis for a report I will make to Agriculture Secretary Hardin on the need for special emergency assistance to individual farmers.”

“Crop reports are mixed, with some elevators reporting the receipt of excellent corn and others noting very low quality as well as low yield.

“While I have no reason to question the accuracy of the USDA September crop report which showed nationally a crop forecast down six percent from the previous month, it is obvious that some farmers have been hit extremely hard and some of these will need special assistance to finance the next planting season.

“Several farmers told me last weekend that they

harvested less than half the normal bushelage. One Pike County farmer pointed to a field which he said had produced over 100 bushels per acre last year, and said he harvested only 60 from it this year.

“The operator of a large corn-hog farm, questioning the feed value of his own new corn, sold it and bought old corn for current feeding.

“When I have received the results of the survey taken in my district, I will determine what action I can take to help those farmers hardest hit by the blight.”

75 YEARS AGO OCTOBER 4, 1945 With rain falling last Sunday, September was ushered out as the wettest September in 79 years.

Nearly 11 inches of rain fell during the month on 18 different days.

The wettest month in recent years was May of 1943 when nearly 12 inches of rain descended.

Accompanying the excessive rain were fogs and cold weather. The Illinois river at Hardin did not rise perceptibly, but it did come up a couple of feet, only to start falling again Sunday.

100 YEARS AGO SEPTEMBER 30, 1920 The fad of paper hair ribbon wearing broke out among the girls of the Hardin grade schools a few days ago and as a result, every girl in town, from the cradle on up, is supporting a large butterfly paper hair bow.

The newly adopted adornment is made from any crepe paper suited to the taste of the wearer which is folded into a bow to be clasped into the braid by a metal fastener.

We hear of paper suits and skirts and waists being prepared by some of our fair damsels but so far we have not seen any worn.

We can see splendor, richness of hue, economy and utility in the wearing of the paper ribbons and the skirts and waists made from tissue paper we can see through, too.

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NEWS/OUR TOWN/OBITUARIES

Hardin, Illinois

LOWELL D. BAILEY Lowell D. Bailey, 85 passed away at 10:00 pm on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Missouri Baptist Hospital. He was born November 11, 1934 at his log cabin in Kampsville, Illinois. He was the son of Jesse J. and Lena (Schumann) Bailey. He married Mary Ann Roth on November 20, 1954 at St. Michael Church in Michael, IL. Lowell was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Michael. He worked on the river for 50 years. He started as a deckhand at the age of 17 and advanced to Captain before he retired.

For many years, he worked in the Chicago Lemont area for Garvey Marine. In 1975, he purchased and brought two lockmasters houses on barges from Beardstown, Illinois and down the Illinois River and set them up on the north and south side of State Highway 100 just south of Michael, Illinois. After retirement, he worked as a captain on the St. Charles Princess excursion boat. As captain, some of the highlights and stories he loved to tell his family were when Ozzie Smith surprised him as his guest. When Lowell turned around and realized it was Ozzie Smith, he exclaimed “IT’S THE WHIZ!” His final job was piloting a towboat in Herrmann, Missouri that hauled all materials and supplies to the construction crew for the construction of the Herrmann Bridge.

Lowell loved his family, his dogs Molly and Polly, fishing, hunting, storytelling (and teasing), and growing produce and peddling in St. Charles, Missouri. He loved working the dime toss at St. Michael picnic, coaching baseball, and being on the river. He also had a great love for music, especially the dulcimer. He coached many young men in the early 1960’s playing legion baseball. He was quite the advocate for youth and did what he could to keep their lives productive and to toe the line. He never knew a stranger and he had a nickname for most. He also had many of his own nicknames some including: Beetle, Foghorn Leghorn, Pops, and Gramps. His days were spent outdoors while going at breakneck speed. He was also a 4th degree Knight for

What’s Happening Thursday and Friday, Sept. 24-25: Toys for Tots fundraiser inside yard sale, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 24 and 8 a.m. to noon Sept. 25, Susnig Center gym. Clothing, glassware, toys, books — even cook books, bikes and stereo systems. Accepting donations.

Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 26-27: Grafton Riverside Flea Market next to Loading Dock, which is at 401 Front St. Sunday, Oct. 4: St. Norbert’s School’s Fourth Annual Duck Race, 4 p.m.

Duck Race will start at approximately 2 p.m. with the Golden Duck race to immediately follow. Bring lawn chairs.

Sunday, Oct. 10: Kampsville Scarecrow Contest.

Anyone who lives in the Kampsville village limits can participate. To enter call Glenda Sidwell 576-9014 or message her on Facebook.

Sunday, Oct. 18: Batchtown Fall Fest Drive-Thru Fish Fry on Main Street in Batchtown. Sandwiches, bake beans, slaw, fries and corn dogs.

ONGOING Saturday evening: There is a prayer service on Saturday nights at the football field at Calhoun High School. Many others are also being prayed for too.

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In addition to his wife, Mary Ann, he is survived by one son, James Bailey (special friend Sharon Gwillim), and two daughters, Robin (Bernard) Hillen, Rosemarie (Rick) Randazzo, one sister: Zona Peek; eleven grandchildren, Travis, Jamie, Bud, Justin, Mark, Luke, Tony, Tiffany, Aimee, Nicole, and Rachel; twenty eight great grandchildren: Eden, Mia, Ava, Bennett, Jacob, Jordan, Josie, Emery, Grayson, Hayes, Abner, Franci, Helen, Elsie, Rory, Marlowe, Reese, Lennox, Roman, Leland, Karson, Kale, Izzy, Joey, Lilly, Lyla, and Luke; numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his mother and father-inlaw, Charles and Anna Roth; brothers Bud and Sonny, sister Yvonne Chistensen; brother in laws, Carl and Harold Roth, sister in laws, Eleanor Zipprich and Helen Vetter, and infant daughter, Mary, and a great grandson, Stanley.

Visitation was held Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at St. Anselm’s Church, in Kampsville, Illinois from 4pm to 7pm. Funeral mass was at St. Anselm’s church at 10 am on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. Burial will follow at St. Michael’s Cemetery in Michael, IL. Memorials are St. Norbert’s School, Calhoun Ambulance Service, Warrior Pride, and family choice.

Mask will be required for visitation and service.

There is only 50 allowed in the hall at one time and 80 in the church. You will be allowed in the hall as quota allows. For funeral mass, immediate family, extended family, and close friends until we meet quota.

Gress, Kallal, and Schaaf Funeral Home in Hardin is handling arrangements.

Donna J. Richter passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Calhoun Nursing and Rehab. She was born on March 14, 1931 in Batchtown, IL. She worked in her family’s grocery store at a young age. She also sang on the radio in her teenage years in St. Charles, MO. Her family and friends called her Donna Jane or Aunt Donnie.

She worked at the grocery store in Kampsville and the Bank of Kampsville for many years. In her later years she was a homemaker. She served on the town board in Kampville and sang in the choir for Michael and Kampville catholic churches for many years.

She married Marvin Richter in 1976. He preceded her in death in 2006. She was the daughter of the late John (Jack) Klaas and Vesta (Bessie) Klaas of Batchtown.

She was the youngest of seven children. Also preceding her in death were Ethel Carpenter, Emil Klaas,

Rosella Goode, Harold Klaas, Fredia Cherry and Louise Herrmann. She is survived by her children: Sandy Stelbrink, Cindy Shireman, Randy Stelbrink and stepson, Delford (Portia) Richter; grandchildren, Clint (Chelsie) Pluester, Haley (Dave) Riechmann, Tyler (Mary) Stelbrink and Erin Stelbrink; step grandchild, Brad Richter; and nine great grandchildren , all of which were a joy in her life.

Private Graveside service will take place at Richter Cemetery.

SHARON BROCK DOLAN Sharon Ann (Hagen) Brock Dolan, 77, died at 10:20 p.m., Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville.

She was born in Meppen, Illinois on December 5, 1942, and was the daughter of the late Henry Herman and Mary Ann (Brock) Hagen.

A native of Calhoun County, Sharon graduated in 1960 from Brussels High school.

Surviving are her three children and their spouses, Christine and Larry Klunk of Florissant, Mo., Ronald and Jan Robeen of Rochester, and Joseph and Connie Robeen of Brussels; eight grandchildren and their spouses, Amanda and Larry Travers of Matteson, Brianna Klunk of Florissant, Mo., Hannah and Nathaniel Sellers of Godfrey, Benjamin Robeen of Fenton, Mo.,

Andrew Robeen of Brussels, Eric Robeen of Brussels, Ashely and Eliot Batten of Springfield, IL., and Laura McDow and Justin Holderread of Springfield, IL.; a great granddaughter, Mila, and another due to arrive in December 2020; two brothers and sisters in-law, Dale and Terry Hagen of Brussels, and Gary and Lois Hagen of Stevens Point, Wi.; a sister and brother in-law, Jennifer and Charles Murphy of Springfield, IL. Due to COVID-19, a private mass will be celebrated at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Meppen.

Burial will be in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Meppen.

Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Memories may be shared at crawfordfunerals.com.

GRESS, KALLAL, AND SCHAAF FUNERAL HOME 207 S. County Rd. Hardin, IL 62047 On behalf of Gress, Kallal, and Schaaf Funeral Home, we would like to apologize to the family and friends of Donna J. Richter for the late publication of her obituary in both Calhoun NewsHerald and The Alton Telegraph. We extend our sincerest apologies for this oversight.

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“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

Matthew 11:28-30 NIV

W

e all indulge in self-pity from time to time. Sometimes it seems like we’ve been dealt a lousy hand. I recall a counselor once saying, as I was lamenting some problems I was having, “it’s tough to be you,” which seemed to actually give me license to pity myself even more. But what I think he was really saying was to not be so hard on myself. What I was suffering from was the tyranny of all the obligations I was placing on myself. And sometimes we do indeed feel sorry for ourselves because of all the obligations placed on us, by ourselves or others. Perhaps we need to learn how to say no to others, and change the “shoulds” to “coulds.” That is, every time you find yourself saying “I should do x,” switch it to “I could do

x.” So instead of saying “I should call my mother,” why not instead say “I could call my mother”? That slight change of wording changes the whole tenor of how it feels. To get back to the morass of self-pity that we often find ourselves in, the problem with indulging self-pity is that it takes us down a rabbit-hole that can be hard to get out of. Sure, life is tough, but it’s also beautiful, and full of opportunities. Thank God for the aspects of your life which make it hard; they are sometimes the very things that allow us to grow.

–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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Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Calhoun superintendent details free lunch offering

By CONNOR ASHLOCK Calhoun News-Herald The federally funded Summer Lunch Program, which initially began this past spring and served to reimburse schools who offered free meals to students during the COVID19 pandemic, was recently extended through Dec. 31 of this year. Calhoun Unit 40 has announced that it will continue on with the program.

Already, the cafeteria and office staff, along with school administration and community partners are working together to keep the program successful as the pandemic lags on into the fall 2020 school semester.

For students who opted for in-person instruction, the program began on Sept.

8, but for those who opted for the remote learning option, the program kicked off on Sept. 21.

In a Sept. 8 Facebook post, the Calhoun Unit 40 page stated that the time and location for picking up meals would be announced soon — the reason rooted in logistical concerns.

“We will determine the

best option once we know how many families are wanting the meals,” Unit 40 Superintendent Andrea Lee said. “If it is a number we can manage on campus, we will have the pick up at school.

“The district was concerned we may not have the manpower to serve the meals if there were too many, and that is when we would partner with a community business. There is also the option that we would simply ask for a couple of volunteers to come to the school to help serve if we cannot cover it.

Unfortunately, we cannot deliver meals as we did in the spring.”

Those concerns, though valid and prudent, have since been alleviated to some degree.

“Almost all of our students are attending in-person, so meals are served at school,” Lee said.

Lee went on to add that any student between the ages of 1-18 is eligible and those interested in participating in the program or offering assistance in some way should call the district office.

Brussels looks to public on athletics handling

By JARAD JARMON Calhoun News-Herald Brussels school leaders are mulling over how to handle sports with concerns of safety at the center of the conversation, and this week, they turned to the public to get their take on the situation.

It was at a school board meeting Tuesday last week when the topic was under discussion. More specifically, district leaders talked about coaches and practices among all sports in the district. Board members raised concerns over safety in athletics during the COVID19 situation.

Brussels Superintendent Mark Martin said there were concerns about putting students in contact with other districts, where maybe they are not as “careful as us” about cleaning, masks, social distancing and other COVID-19 measures. Questions also arose about how to deal with spectators and how many could or should be let in.

Among this discussion, a proposition was made to bring the topic to the pub-

lic.

“As we talked, one of the board members offered that maybe it would be really wise to get input from the public about how they would like to see us proceed in the context of COVID19 considerations with our athletics and activities programs,” Martin said.

So Tuesday, the district leaders organized a public forum of sorts outside of the high school to address athletics.

Also in the school board meeting last week, the school board tabled the school budget for the upcoming school year. It would have been voted on, but software issues warranted a stay on that action item. Martin noted regarding the budget that the new HVAC system has saved the district a lot of money and has been a major relief for school leaders.

Martin said this year was more challenging to nail down numbers because the budget is often based on the previous year. And in this case, the last fiscal year was far from normal with COVID-19.

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Hardin, Illinois

Chuckles the fox dies following kidney failure

By JARAD JARMON Calhoun News-Herald She may have been known for her laugh, but for Chuckles and the staff at the TreeHouse Wildlife Center, her claim to fame will always be her efforts with the fox kits that come into the center.

For the past 12-plus years, Chuckles, a famous permanent resident fox at the TreeHouse Wildlife Center, has been happy to serve her role at the center as a foster mom to incoming fox kits.

“Her biggest impact is her being a foster mom,” Kelly Vandersand, TreeHouse Fundraising Coordinator, said. “Some of our animals do act as foster parents when we have young orphaned animals coming in, which helps them stay wild.”

When an animal comes into the center, it is important that they do not imprint or seek out humans and longtime residents like Chuckles have served as a barrier ensuring her kind remains wild so they can then be returned to their natural habitats.

She had taken on her role as a foster mom to heart.

“Every spring since she has been an adult, she had gotten used to having fox kits brought to her,” Vandersand said. “After years went by, she was even known to start crying for us to bring her fox kits.”

But this last year, Chuckles saw off her last batch of five red fox kits.

Earlier this year, Chuckles was diagnosed with terminal kidney failure. A few short weeks after her diagnosis was made public, Chuckles succumbed to her illness.

“This week, we lost a much loved and long time permanent resident, Chuckles the Red Fox,” a post of the TreeHouse Facebook page read.

It was last fall, when staff noticed her health was declining. Vandersand said her appearance was more ragged. She appeared to slow down a little bit. And this spring, they noticed her coat was declining, and monitored and did blood work to discover her kidneys were failing.

Chuckles was a critical

member of the fox community at the center. When it came to meal times, Chuckles was known for making sure all of the other foxes in the enclosure were fed before she would finally settle down to eat something herself. Since she became an adult in 2008, Chuckles has helped raise approximately 60 orphaned foxes for release back into the wild.

“During feeding time, Chuckles would always make sure the babies are fed,” Vandersand said.

And it is soon time to pass off the torch, a reality it seems Chuckles is aware of. This past season, she took the time to start training new resident foxes to start taking care of the babies.

“It was very heart wrenching when our staff would go out there, and they would provide food for Chuckles, and they would see her getting the other foxes involved,” Vandersand said.

Vandersand said it may be human emotions projecting onto the fox, but staff believes there is understanding there.

“They felt she kinda had the understanding that she needed to get that help and pass that knowledge on,” she said.

And the other foxes took on the challenge, going as far as to especially support Chuckles specifically.

Utah, Dorian and Vixey, their three new resident foxes, spent this past year learning from Chuckles and helping her care for this year’s orphans.

“They will carry on her legacy,” a social media post reads.

Chuckles became one of the center’s more popular residents early on.

Chuckles came to TreeHouse as a young fox kit from St. Libory on April 7, 2007. She had been attacked by a dog and severely injured. Over time, it became apparent that, though her physical injuries were healing, she had sustained permanent neurological and vocal injuries. One of the ways this was expressed was her trademark “laugh” when excited, which she became famous for.

“She doesn’t vocalize

Submitted photo

Chuckles lays on mulch at the TreeHouse Wildlife Center. Chuckles came to TreeHouse as a young fox kit from St. Libory on April 7, 2007.

quite like a fox. It is a similar sound, but it is quite different.” Vandersand said.

“So, she has this kind of joyous chuckling sound.”

Chuckles quickly became a favorite animal ambassador to the public, not only locally, but all over the world. A Youtube video posted by a volunteer in 2010 received more than 5 millions views.

People traveled from all over to come see Chuckles.

She received care packages with treats and toys from fans. Center staff heard stories about how her videos helped people smile and get through the dark times in their lives. Her impact has not only brought people to love foxes but also raised awareness of the daily struggle that our native wildlife face.

The news of her kidney failure had rocked the hearts of many on social media, according to Vandersand. She said their post about Chuckles has blown up with heartwarming messages.

“Every time I sit down to answer them, I start crying,” Vandersand said. “I can’t believe the impact she has had on some people — not even volunteers — but people who have just come out and enjoyed seeing her interact with visitors.”

It is the volunteers and staff that are likely hurting the most, though.

Vandersand noted for some it is hard to even talk about.

“I have been there five years, and I can hardly even keep the tears back from this,” she said. “Plus, we just lost a 30-year volunteer, Mel McCann. And so, being followed up by

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somebody else in our family who [has since passed away] as well — it is just heart-breaking.”

Chuckles also closely follows another fox at the center, Zorro. Zorro was Chuckles’s friend for many years before Zorro succumbed to his injuries last year. He helped Chuckles raise orphaned fox kits during his time as a permanent resident.

Chuckles lived a bit longer than foxes in captivity often do. In nature, foxes live to 8-10. In captivity, foxes live to 8-12. Even still, she will leave a deep hole at the center.

“Just having somebody who has been with us for so long, who we know creates such joy with so many people — it is just hard,” Vandersand said.

In celebration of Chuckles’s life and to honor her service in wildlife rehabilitation, the staff has invited visitors to participate in their Chuckles Memorial Fence Project.

They will have pieces of raffia ribbon and markers for visitors to write thank you’s, prayers or other comments, and tie them to the fence through November of this year. In November, staff will collect and burn them to release all of the messages. People can message the center on Facebook as well with a message they would like to be on the fence.

There is also a donation fund in her honor that will go toward the care of the foxes at the center. Any donations received will go to help care for future sick, injured and orphaned foxes.

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By CONNOR ASHLOCK Calhoun News-Herald County Clerk Rita Hagen addressed concerns that have cropped up among some in the county in regard to vote-by-mail.

Hagen has been receiving calls and emails to her office regarding letters mailed to voters throughout Calhoun County. “Arriving in the mail right now are letters from the office of Secretary of State Jesse White regarding vote-by-mail,� Hagen said.

Hagen dispelled confusion as to why residents were receiveing these letters from White’s office. “Public Act 642 was signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker in June, which required county clerks throughout the state to send vote-by-mail applications to all county residents who were registered to vote.

With that act, it was also required of Secretary White to send out notifications at certain times reminding those who received voteby-mail applications but had not returned them to the county clerk’s office that it was still possible to vote in that manner,� Hagen explained.

According to Hagen, the act specified that White’s office was to mail out these notices before Sept. 15.

Another notice will be sent to registrants who have not voted by mail on Oct. 15,

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Hagen reminds Calhoun voters that vote-by-mail is only an option. It is not required. “This legislation is designed to increase awareness and promote encouragement of voting by mail because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The polls will still be open and early voting will be available as well,� Hagen stressed.

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NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE VILLAGE OF HARDIN AND ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) AND CONFIDENTIAL BID PROPOSALS (RFP) TO PURCHASE AND OPERATE THE POTABLE WATER AND SEWER FACILITIES AND SYSTEMS OF THE VILLAGE OF HARDIN PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to Sections 5/11-76-1 and 5/11-76-4 of the Illinois Municipal Code, and the terms provided in the Small Systems Viability Act (220 ILCS 5/9-210.5) administered by the Illinois Commerce Commission, the Village Board the Village of Hardin by Ordinance No. 2020-13 has determined that the real estate and personal property, respectively, owned by the Village and used in the operation of the Village’s potable water production and distribution facilities and systems and sewerage and wastewater collection and treatment facilities and systems, are no longer necessary, required IRU XVH RI SUR¿WDEOH WR XVHIXO WR RU IRU WKH EHVW LQWHUHVWV RI WKH 9LOODJH ,W LV WKH LQWHQW RI WKH 9LOODJH RI Hardin to cease the operation of potable water and sewerage and wastewater utility facilities and systems as municipal services, if and when, a responsible entity submits an acceptable bid proposal, and is IRXQG WR EH ZLOOLQJ DEOH DQG TXDOL¿HG WR SURYLGH SRWDEOH ZDWHU DQG VHZHUDJH DQG ZDVWHZDWHU VHUYLFHV to the residents and businesses of the Village of Hardin following the purchase of said asset.

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All bid proposals received will be publicly opened at the regular meeting of the Village Board of the Village of Hardin at #2 Myrtle Lane, Hardin, Illinois 62047, at 7:00p.m. on November 10, 2020. No determination regarding the highest responsible bidder will be made at that meeting. All Respondent VXEPLWWDOV ZLOO WKHQ EH UHYLHZHG DQG DQDO\]HG E\ WKH 9LOODJH %RDUG VWDII DQG FRQVXOWDQWV DQG D ÂżQDO overall ranking assigned to each Respondent based on each Respondents RFQ and RFP. The highest ranked responsible Respondent will then be contacted to begin negotiations of a proposed Asset Purchase Agreement and Franchise Agreement. The negotiated Asset Purchase Agreement and Franchise Agreement for the purchase of the real estate and personal property herein described may be awarded at a regular or special meeting of the Village Board, if the proposal is found to be in the best interest of the Village of Hardin. The Village Board of the Village of Hardin reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.

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Local vendors see silver lining in COVID-19

By MEAGAN MCGLASSON Calhoun News-Herald It’s always a sad farewell to summer in the tri-county area as produce stands disappear and the traffic along the river road slows. Pumpkins and mums take the places of peaches and tomatoes as farmers’ markets prepare to shutter for the cold season.

Still, this year has been different for both farmers’ markets and virtually every other hallmark of summer, as COVID-19 has drastically changed the way we go about our daily lives.

According to some, however, not all of those changes have been a bad thing.

“The whole idea of the COVID outbreak was that it was going to affect it (our business) negatively, but it’s affected it positively,” Drew Baalman of Baalman Produce in Calhoun County said. “We just seem to sell a bit more.

I think the people staying home are learning how to cook and use vegetables and things like that.”

This was Baalman’s first year manning the business solo after his father, Mark Baalman, fell inside his home, sending him to the hospital and beginning a long recovery process.

Another local maker/producer, Katherine Stine of Jersey County, agreed with Baalman’s assessment. She has been working local farmers' markets for 10 years.

“My sales are up probably 30 percent on my jams, on my pickled beets and things, because people are staying home. It’s a safer place to shop too, because it’s not a confined space,” she said. “It seems like I’m making jam 24/7!”

In addition to jams, Stine has also been busy making and selling 250 gallons of sauerkraut, which she’s already sold a lot of.

An increase in sales is good news for anyone hoping to make a profit on produce, canned goods and other small scale food products during the pandemic. Unlike restaurants or commercial venues, many of the vendors, including Stine, don’t have commercial kitchen licenses, meaning there’s no retail shop or storefront to sell their products.

“I have a cottage kitchen license, so I can’t sell commercial,” Stine explained. “All my jams are labeled that way. But you do have to have your food sanitation license.”

And, according to Baalman and Stine, the public has been doing their part to keep vendors safe, both locally and further south, like at the Alton Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market where both regularly have booths.

“I’d say 80 percent of people wear masks in Jerseyville, and Alton is the same way,” Stine explained.

And while a bit has been lost in terms of atmosphere, both Baalman and Stine wanted to stress that the things that make farmers’ markets special — community, neighborliness, friendliness and fun — were unaffected by the pandemic.

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“Sauerkraut Lady” Katherine Stine stands behind her booth of jams, jellies, butters and other canned goods at the Alton Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market Saturday, Sept. 19.

Stine is one of many vendors from the tri-county area who dedicates much of the summer months to traveling to local farmers’ markets to sell small-scale goods and produce.

live bands and the crowds and all that [especially in Alton], but as long as people are social distancing and wearing masks, it’s all pretty much the same,” Baalman said.

“I think a lot more people are coming to the market because it’s a chance to get out, and it’s relatively safe. It’s a way to get out and see people. It’s just like a party,” Stine said fondly. “It’s a nice community event.”

This year, local groups have been capitalizing on that community aspect, including census takers who have set up booths at the market several times this year. Next week, Sept. 29, will mark the last week of the market in Jerseyville.

According to Stine, it’s a bit of a bittersweet ending to a year when farmers’ markets almost couldn’t happen at all.

“I really enjoy it. I enjoy the smiles and seeing them enjoying the things I make,” she said.

Klunks celebrate 60 years together

Bill and Sherry Klunk celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday, Sept. 17. They were married at St. Anselm’s Catholic Church in Kampsville on Sept.

17, 1960.

Bill worked for American Commercial Barge Line retiring in 1996. Sherry is a homemaker. They have three children: William B.(Cindy) of Brighton, Jeanna of Bloomington and Bruce(Nicky) of Sikeston, Mo. They have six grandsons: Chad, Garrett, Andrew, Anthony, Travis and Bryson. They also have nine great grandchildren: Jay, Ty, Claire, Clara, Hallie, Charlotte, Leo, Enzo and Maxwell.

Because of COVID-19, they plan to celebrate later.

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