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Flood waters continue to recede The Calhoun News-Herald office will be closed Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independance Day.

INSIDE NEWS State passes progressive Reproductive Healthcare Act. 6HH SDJH A3 St. Norbert’s inaugural Color Run delayed.

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By RACHEL MCGLASSON or rock, maintaining food pantries and Calhoun News-Herald generous donations show how small The slow road to recovery has communities come together in times begun as flood waters make a gradual of need,� Hardin Mayor Dave Hurley descent back into the banks of the wrote in a call for help. “As the flood Illinois and Mississippi rivers. waters receded, we must understand According to the the fight is not over.

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by July 8. grants for possible funding,� Hurley As the river continues to decline, wrote. “We are currently seeking indislowly roadways have been opening viduals with experience writing grants. up throughout the county. According to If you know someone or are willing the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office, to help with grant applications, please the Illinois River Road form Hardin to contact Danielle Hurley at 618-576Submitted photo Brussels has opened.

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While detours and flood roads still need to be taken to get to the ferry on the Calhoun side, Illinois 108 on the Greene County side is now open.

As roadways begin to be cleared of “A barge was coming down the river As of Tuesday morning, Daws said he

By CARMEN ENSINGER water, the Calhoun County Highway and due to the rapid current it couldn’t had still not seen a report from IDOT. Department is working to clear and Calhoun News-Herald slow down enough and hit the bridge,� he “The bridge will remain closed and we clean them to reopen. Updates on The Florence Bridge, connecting Scott said. “It hit the concrete bunker between can’t give any estimation of when it might where the Highway Department is and Pike counties and commonly used the bridge and then went on and rubbed be open until we receive the report,� he working, and what roads are opening, as an exit for commuters within Calhoun the bridge.� said. “For now, people can use the Twin can be found on the Calhoun County County, will be closed indefinitely after The Illinois Department of Transporta- Eagle Bridge to get between the counSheriff’s Office Facebook Page. a barge struck the bridge last Thursday, tion called in structural engineers to look ties.�

As recovery begins, funding for the June 20. at the bridge and evaluate the situation.

Daws said commuters can expect an county is a large concern for many.

Emergency Services and Disaster “They will have to determine the extent additional half hour added to an already “On behalf of the Village of Hardin, Agency Coordinator Justin Daws said of the damage and whether or not it is three-and-a-half travel time for some in we would like to thank each and every he received the call about the accident safe to open or will need to be repaired,� Calhoun. person who has helped protect the around 4 a.m.

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Illinois nursing homes receive $240M in additional funding

By RACHEL MCGLASSON Calhoun News-Herald As part of the state’s recently passed budget, nursing homes across Illinois will see an addition of $240 million next fiscal year.

Of that $240 million, $70 million will be directly appropriated to help

nursing homes meet minimum staffing requirements.

Another $170 million will update the reimbursement formula for support costs such as food, utilities, maintenance and equipment.

Advocates proposed the bill as a (See, NURSING HOMES, A2)

Many farmers have already filed crop insurance claims to their adjustors because they were either not able to get their crop in or will see a loss in production due to saturated and unusable farmland. Other farmers have resorted to using cover crops such as hay, rather than receiving a preventive plant payout.

The deadline for corn has long since passed and several claims have been filed within Calhoun County. “We have had a fair amount so far,� Country Financial Insurance Representative Dan Eberlin said in regards to the insurance claims received.

Soybeans are still in play as growers will have 25 days from the deadline date of June 20 to get their crop planted. “A person has a chance to plant soybeans and receive coverage,�

Eberlin said.

Those that wish to not file a claim have been resorting to planting a cover crop.

A cover crop is a plant that is grown primarily for the benefit

of the soil as opposed to a crop yield. They are commonly used to suppress weeds, manage soil erosion and prevent fertilizer runoff into waterways. One of the possible cover crops of choice in the area has been hay, especially for those who have livestock. “Farmers have options to plant a cover crop to protect the soil or a forage crop like hay, which is a plus as feed for those that raise livestock,� Eberlin said.

Governor JB Pritzker signed a bill May 31 to assist farmers, creating the Fall Covers for Spring Savings: Crop Insurance Reward Program. Those choosing to participate in the program will receive $5 per acre for their cover crop.

Preventative planting has been no easy task for farmers in Calhoun as many areas were inaccessible to even make a planting attempt. “If I had to guess, I would say 10 to 20 percent of total acres in Calhoun could be prevent planted,�

Eberlin said.

Despite these harsh setbacks, Eberlin said farmers have had a positive outlook when it comes to planting and will do whatever it takes to press on. “Farmers are always optimistic, if they can get a crop in the ground, they rather do that than take a payout,� he said.

Also, warmer weather and a stoppage of rainfall could help salvage some of farmers’ yields. “Mother Nature sometimes has a way of healing a crop,� Eberlin said.

Illinois to usher in new laws

By KYLE CUNNINGHAM Calhoun News-Herald Beginning on July 1, Illinois will implement two new laws after an initial 250 laws were put in place in January.

The state has certainly undergone a governmental facelift after the election of JB Pritzker as the new governor. In his short time in office, Governor Pritzker has already signed a bill that would legalize recreational marijauna beginning on Jan. 1, 2020 and also passed the Reproductive Healthcare Act which displays the state’s progressive stand on women’s

rights.

The two new pieces of legislature that will begin next month include new texting and driving regulations as well as a 19 cents gas tax increase.

Texting while driving has always been an issue in Illinois and across the nation. According to the National Safety Council, cell phones are the cause of 1.6 millions crashes per year, resulting in 390,000 injuries. One in four of all accidents are caused by texting and driving. Illinois will now join several other states in an effort to eliminate these unnecessary driving (See, NEW LAWS, A2)

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The Stanley Cup

By BILL HOAGLAND Even if you are not a hockey fan, you probably know that the St. Louis Blues professional hockey team has just won the Stanley Cup, the official trophy of the National Hockey League. And to celebrate, on June 15, 500,000 fans lined Market Street in St. Louis to honor the team and to get an opportunity to see, touch and yes, even kiss the Stanley Cup. This trophy and its history are unique; no other trophy in professional sports gets so much love and affection and no other trophy has been around as long as the Stanley Cup. So just who is this “Lord Stanley”, for whom the Cup is named, and what is it about this trophy that makes it so special?

First of all, you have to understand that hockey fans tend to be as intense as the sport itself and the professionals who play it. If you have only watched hockey on television, you will probably never understand why the fans are so passionate until you see a game in person. Professional ice hockey is the most intense professional team sport there is today—all the more reason to have a trophy that symbolizes the best of the best in the most intense team sport we have; that trophy is the Stanley Cup, which is named for Lord Stanley of Preston, who was the Governor General of Canada starting in 1888. When Lord

Stanley saw his first hockey game in Canada, he became fascinated with the sport and to honor the game and the players, he donated the Stanley Cup to the cause.

The initial purpose of the Cup was to honor amateur hockey teams in Canada, but in 1924, they began using the Stanley Cup to honor prevailing teams in the National Hockey League. Since that time, it has become the official trophy of professional hockey; unlike other trophies, the same trophy is presented year after year. Over time, the appearance of the Stanley Cup has changed from simply being a silver cup seven and a half inches high to a trophy that is 35 and a half inches high, weighing 34 and a half pounds, with the cup at the top and five silver bands attached below with the names of the players on the various teams that have been victorious over the years inscribed on the bands.

There are many traditions associated with the Stanley Cup—too many to elaborate on in this column—but the one that I find most fascinating is the tradition of letting each member of the winning National Hockey League team “have a day” with the Stanley Cup to do whatever that player wants to do with it. Of course, there is a caretaker who always accompanies the Cup on each of these days with the Cup—just so things don’t get too out of

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hand, but still, it is surprising what some of the players have done with the Cup. Nearly everyone having possession of the Cup drinks out of the Cup at some point. But here are some other things that have been done with it: a baby was baptized in the Cup; a Kentucky Derby winning horse was fed out of the Cup; the Cup was once drop-kicked across a frozen canal and left there overnight; it was tossed into a bonfire and more than once ended up in the bottom of a swimming pool. And yes, more than once, someone has urinated in the Cup. The Cup has also done a lot of traveling—some 400,000 miles in just the last five years, for example.

It has been to Sweden, Croatia, Russia and Afghanistan. (It has been with Canadian troops in Afghanistan three separate times and actually was there during an armed attack on the base where it was located). And the Cup hob-nobs with celebrities too: it has been on the Jay Leno Show, the David Letterman Show, and the Conan O’Brien Show.

It has been on the set of several movies and televi-

sion shows. Hayden Panettiere, while the Cup was on her set in Hollywood, even licked the Cup when given the opportunity.

But now, throughout the summer of 2019, it will be in the possession of each of the Blues players, coaches and management personnel for one day apiece. If you are curious, you can track its whereabouts to see who is spending the day with the Cup and specifically what they are doing with it. Look up Philip Pritchard at “Keeper of the Cup” on Twitter and check it out for yourself.

And if you have never been to a hockey game, do yourself a favor and get some tickets to see a game in St. Louis this year.

––––––––––––––––––– 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.

Outdoor Truths: Gary Miller

God inspires us with nature I have often said God inspired two books. The book of nature and the Bible.

Even though this two-book thought scares some of my Christian friends, it’s really easy to defend. David, the revered king of Israel wrote, “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.

Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. They have no speech; they use no words; no sound is heard from them. Yet their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world.” What he was saying was, God authored the book we call nature, and that he inspired it to tell us some things about Himself.

It was Paul, the writer of most of the New Testament, who said, “For ever since the

world was created, people have seen the earth and sky.

Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature.” What he too was saying was, God authored the book we call nature, and he inspired it to reveal some things about Himself. Paul, however, made an additional point. It was this. “So, they have no excuse for not knowing God.” His point was, there’s no excuse for remaining unsure. While we may wish God would reveal himself in more direct ways, He has given us enough to do the job. And for those of us who enjoy the outdoors, we are given these proofs in waves. The longer we are among nature, the more we are engulfed by the evidences for the existence

of God and for his qualities, power, and nature. Among all others, WE, in the hunting/fishing community, are the most without excuse. As a result, the least likely place to find an atheist would be in our ranks. We watch the skies proclaim the work of his hands. The question however is this. “What’s the purpose in knowing?” While knowing is better than not knowing; just knowing about something doesn’t necessarily add anything significant our life. But knowing about God DOES bring something significant to one’s life. It brings a contemplation beyond ourselves.

It causes us to think outside our own world. It causes us to think about something deeper than mere existence.

The purpose of knowing is to find purpose in our knowing.

It is to understand when God

revealed Himself to us, it was so that we might unders t a n d we are in God’s mind and in His plan. And if I am in God’s plan in such a way as He would write the book of nature in order to connect with me; I must be a special part of that plan. And you are too.

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

Letter to the editor A ‘thank you’ for flood support TO THE EDITOR: Historic flooding along the Illinois and Mississippi rivers have once again wreaked havoc on our home, Calhoun County. Though there is still much work to do, I would like to thank all of the volunteers, donors and community leaders that have worked to

lessen this tragedy. I would also like to specifically thank Congressman Rodney Davis for visiting and caring for communities like ours. Congressman Davis and his team stayed in contact everyday to help us get the assistance we needed. Rodney even went out of his way to come down to Calhoun to

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survey the damage by boat and walk along the levee. We are very fortunate to have a member of Congress who stays in touch with their district like Rodney Davis.

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New laws (Continued from A1) hazards by issuing tickets instead of warnings.

Starting July 1 any driver caught texting, talking or accessing their GPS without a hands free device will be issued a moving violation ticket. Violators will be charged a $75 fine for their first offense that number increasing by $25 each additional offense, capping off at $150. If the individual receives three moving violations in a one year period their license will be suspended for a period of three months.

The second piece of legislation that will certainly have an effect on drivers this summer will be the 19 cent gas tax increase.

Currently Illinois imposes

advocacy group AARP, which conducted a study last year finding Illinois as the second-worst state in the nation for giving antipsychotic drugs without a psychiatric diagnosis. AARP and nursing home workers stated at a news conference earlier this year that these drugs were often administered in understaffed facilities as an effort to keep patients sedated and more manageable for staff.

In the past five years, Calhoun Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC has only been cited once for violating the Nursing Home Care Act, in the second quarter report of 2017. According to the report, the Illinois Department of Public Health found that Calhoun Nursing and Rehab did not provide adequate supervision during toileting to prevent falls in one of three residents reviewed for falls in a sample of three residents. The failure resulted in a patient falling and sustaining a head injury. According to the report, the patient was noted as a fall risk in their patient care plan. No other violations were issued within the last five years.

“Nursing home workers deserve a safe and secure work environment where caregivers are not constantly overburdened, exhausted and stressed trying to care from sometimes up to 30 or 40 residents, if not more, at a single time,” Greg Kelley, president of the SEIU Healthcare Illinois Union, said. “The victory to stop short staffing in Illinois is nothing short of historic for our state’s nursing home workforce.”

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ducted a study last year that identified Illinois’ Medicaid reimbursement rate ranked 49th in the nation. The study found that, on average, nursing homes lost approximately !5,000 per year — or $41 per day — for each Medicaid-funded patient.

Based somewhat on the number of Medicaid patients in a facility, the $70 million for nurse staffing will be distributed by a funding formula to be decided by DHFS. The formula will be designed to drive more funding to facilities with more Medicaid bed days.

To help establish where the need is greatest, nursing homes will be required to submit an individualized staffing plan to DHFS and must submit quarterly reports to demonstrate that the funding is being used appropriately. If a nursing home fails to use the funds according to the approved plans, they risk losing future funding.

“So, a facility that may be struggling to meet the current staffing ratios will first put money in to bring that facility up to or exceed the staffing ratios,” Comstock said.

Once the staffing minimums are met, leftover funds can be used for other staffing matters, such as increasing wages or benefits to increase retention or ease the hiring process.

The $170 million in support costs will update reimbursement rates that were determined 15 years ago, in 2004. While the formula for the funding has not yet been determined, $37 million will be used to ensure no facilities will lose funding as a result of the formula.

a 19 cent gas tax per gallon, that number will now double as drivers will see a 38 cent gas tax applied per gallon. The new tax burden will now stand as the second highest taxed in the country, behind California at 55 cents per gallon according to the Tax Foundation. This state level gas tax hike is estimated to generate an additional 1.2 billion dollars in revenue which will be split by state and local governments.

Based on current inflation projections, the gas tax will increase by nearly penny a year. The inflation mechanism is expected to drive the gas tax to 43.5 cents by 2025, approximately 25 cents per gallon more than now

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Nursing homes (Continued from A1) way to offset some of the 20-plus care facilities closures that have taken place over the past five years due to budget cuts and outdated Medicaid reimbursement rates.

“This money means survival,” Pat Comstock, executive director of nursing home advocacy group Health Care Council of Illinois, said. “Our members are thrilled, but they’re also relieved because these dollars are going to provide some much needed relief from the struggles to survive that members are experiencing.”

With this legislation also comes accountability. Nursing homes that fail to meet staffing minimums or provide safeguard against the use of psychotropic drugs will see hefty fines. These measures were put in as a way to hold the care facilities accountable, as well as provide comfort for both workers and patients.

These accountability measures will direct the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (DHFS) to obtain payroll data and administer fines based on the amount of hours a facility is short staffed.

Facilities would also be required to advertise any short staffing violations on websites and at public entryways, lobbies and registration desks.

The measure would also require consent from either a patient or their guardian before psychotropic drugs can be administered.

This safety measure comes partially as a result of work done by the senior

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State passes progressive Reproductive Healthcare Act

By KYLE CUNNINGHAM Calhoun News-Herald With abortion being a hot button issue across the nation, the state of Illinois chimed in with their opinion on the debate as they passed the Illinois Reproductive Health Act. The bill was originally sponsored in February by Democratic state Senator Melinda Bush; however it did not gain traction until both Alabama and Georgia banned abortion in all cases including rape and incest back in May. This prompted Governor JB Pritzker as well as the Illinois legislature to voice their opinion by ensuring that women’s rights across the state would remain unchanged by signing the law into effect on June 11 after a 65-40 vote. “If you believe in standing up for women’s fundamental rights, Illinois

is a beacon of hope in the heart of this nation,� Governor Pritzker said.

He also stated that with this new piece of legislature the state now has the most progressive stance on Abortion in the country.

The new law protects access to comprehensive health care, including abotion.

Specifically, the Reproductive Health Act recognizes that each person has a fundamental right to make decisions about reproductive health care, including contraception, abortion, and maternity care. This includes birthing decisions like whether to have an induction, epidural anesthesia, or cesarean surgery.

The new law also updated the previous 1975 stance on abortion by making contraception and maternal care like all other health care, with regulations that reflect current medical standards.

The Reproductive Health Act, would also repeal the state’s partial birth abortion ban, which affects later-stage pregnancies. Partial-birth abortions are not allowed under federal law, unless it’s used as a means to save the mother’s life when it’s in jeopardy.

Under this act private health insurance plans in the state are now required to cover abortion in the same manner as they do any other pregnancy related care.

In Calhoun County, however it seems to have less of an impact, especially since no facility in the county performs the procedure.

The topic of abortion will remain a controversial subject across the nation as other states are beginning to propose legislature to decide if they will be for or against abortion and what those abortion details entail.

St. Norbert’s inaugural Color Run delayed

By KYLE CUNNINGHAM Calhoun News-Herald St. Norbert’s Church will sponsor Calhoun’s first ever Color Run, but a little later than planned.

The event was originally set for June 29, but due to flooding and lack of accessibility to the county, it was decided to push back the date to July 13.

Registration will begin at 7 a.m. with

a one mile children’s (14 and under) race to start at 8 a.m. Following that race, a 5K will be held at approximately 8:45 a.m.

Early Bird registration fees will be $35 for the 5K and $25 for the children’s race if payment is received by July 6. After July 6, the cost will be an additional $5 per race.

All Early Bird registrations will receive a T-shirt and sunglasses. Those

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Information and Assistance is available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Appointments are encouraged; walk-ins are welcome as time and scheduling allow. Your questions are welcome: 618-576-9567.

The Senior Center is a cooling center throughout the warm summer months: everyone is welcome to come on by between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Coming Up: July 1: Walk-in question and answer session at Miller Apartments Community Room, Hardin, 4 to 5 p.m. We will be closed on Thursday, July 4 for the holiday. The Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services Unit is scheduled to be in Hardin on Friday, July 5, at the University of Illinois Extension Office: however, this may be cancelled due to the flooding, and we won’t know until closer to that date. If you need assistance with renewing your driver’s license, please consider going to the Pittsfield or Jerseyville DMV offices.

July 9: Senior Group, 12:15 p.m.

Lunch, Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Come join us for a delicious hot lunch. Over 60: donate what you can afford. Under 60: you must pay $6, the full cost of the meal. This program is made possible by grants from the state and federal government (Older Americans Act) and the gener-

ous donations of our guests. Thank you for your support!

Wednesday, June 26: Sliced turkey w/gravy, mashed potatoes, lima beans, apricots.

Thursday, June 27: Pork lo mein, broccoli, fruit crisp.

Friday, June 28: Crunch baked fish, macaroni and cheese, mixed vegetables, strawberry fluff.

Monday, July 1: Honey lemon baked chicken, pasta, Brussels sprouts, fruit cup.

Tuesday, July 2: Macaroni and cheese w/ham, mixed greens, warm spiced fruit.

Wednesday, July 3: Chicken and dumplings, peas, candied carrots, fruit crisp.

Thursday, July 4: Closed for the holiday.

Friday, July 5: Turkey ala king over biscuit, butter beans, Harvard beets, peaches and cherries.

Your Medicare Initial Enrollment Period: Are you turning 65 this year?

It’s important to know your responsibilities when signing up for Medicare.

Medicare gives you a seven-month “Initial Enrollment Period� (IEP) to get your coverage lined up. It starts three months before your 65th birthday, continues through the month you turn 65, and ends three months after you turn 65. For example, if Joan turns

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participating in the one mile children’s race will receive a certificate of completion.

First, second and third place finishers in each race will receive a medal.

Door prizes will also be given out during the event.

Registration forms can be obtained from Danielle Hurley at the Hardin Village office or through Amanda Kauffman.

By Mary Crawford

LEONARD (GENE) E. BIEKER Leonard (Gene) E. Bieker, 85, of Golden Eagle, passed away Saturday afternoon June 15. Leonard was born March 20, 1934 in High Hill, Mo. to the late Mathias and Elizabeth (Klein) Bieker.

Leonard married Betty (Pittman) Bieker on April 7, 1956 in Eufaula, Alabama, she survives.

He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Brussels, the Brussels American Legion, and the Calhoun Masonic Lodge for 48 years.

He worked for McDonnell Douglas as a General Foreman until he retired in 1990.

Leonard enjoyed playing cards and spending time with his family.

In addition to his wife he is survived by: three sons, Anthony (Nancy) Bieker, Richard (Kerry) Bieker, and Don (JoAnn) Bieker; five grandchildren, Dylan Bieker, Kyle Bieker, Emily Stichling, Sarah Wilcoxen, and Ben Formhals; and five great-grandchildren, Matthew Bieker, Hannah Lasater, Grace Lasater,

Sophia Lopez, and Jacob Wilcoxen.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sister, Dorothy Diffenderfer and a grandson, Allen Stelbrink.

Visitation will be from 8-9:30 a.m. Friday June 28, at Gress, Kallal, and Schaaf Funeral Home in Brussels.

Funeral Mass will be Friday June 28, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church in Brussels.

Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Brussels.

Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Cemetery or The Fisher House.

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by Carol Sue Carnes Q 618-883-2333

Ben and Jill Rose and Claire of Brussels and Willie and Renee Rose, Charlotte, Anderson and Emme of Golden Eagle recently returned from a wonderful vacation in South Haven, MI. They enjoyed lots of time at the beach, swimming, sightseeing and the guys even had a successful day of fishing. Sounds like a beautiful place to vacation, so happy for them.

A belated Father’s Day dinner and day together was observed on Sunday at the home of Yvonne and George Baecht. Present were Lynette and Matt Eberhardt and his son Joseph of Chenoa, IL and Keith and Becky Baecht, Matthew and Samuel of Jerseyville. Sounds like they enjoyed a wonderful afternoon of visiting, as well as a delicious dinner.

Congratulations to Lucas Haug, son of Mark Haug. formerly of Golden Eagle, on his recent graduation on Wednesday at Fort Jackson, NC. After a 9-week training course he is now officially a Drill Sergeant. To qualify for this special training you have to be in the top 10%.

His father Mark Haug and mother Karen Lucas were in attendance for the ceremony.

What a wonderful achievement, so happy for you Lucas and your family!

On Saturday I and Melinda Snider drove to Alton to the home of Greg and Mindy Snider who live in Fairmont.

From there we accompanied Greg and Mindy to Busch Stadium to attend the CardsAngels game that afternoon.

It rained all the way to St. Louis but time we enjoyed the wonderful buffet in the Cardinal Club and went to our seats it had quit raining.

Even had my picture taken with former Cardinal pitcher Al Hrabosky before leaving

the dining area. We sat in what is known as the “green seats� just 2 rows behind home base. What a great game with Cards winning 4 to 2. Must admit it was special seeing Albert Pujols for the first time since he left St. Louis 8 years ago.

Where else, but in St. Louis, would Albert get a standing ovation and a curtain call for hitting a home run for the opposing team. The day was in celebration of Melinda’s birthday. Many more happy ones, Melinda. Our sincere thanks to the Sniders for a wonderful day.

Yvonne Macauley hosted a graduation party for her granddaughter, Samantha, over the weekend. Many family and friends were in attendance for the occasion.

Samantha is the daughter of Lynette Macauley of Golden Eagle and Brad Macauley of Kampsville. Maternal Grandparents are Virgil and Margie Tepen of Golden Eagle.

There will be a July Holiday Celebration at the Heritage Park in Brussels on Friday evening, July 5. If your business or organization would like to participate in the festivities please let Kim Vogel or Angie Willman know ASAP. Food will be available beginning at 4:30 p.m. followed by a parade at 6 p.m., games and fireworks at dark. Sounds like a fun time!

Flood waters are receding very slowly and those who work out of the county are now using Kampsville Ferry, detouring on other side to get to Carrollton and then heading for their place of employment. Some are still boating over the IL and MS rivers and then many others are staying with family or friends across the river or have taken their camper to

live in during the week. An additional 3� of rain over the weekend hasn’t helped either.

Bernie and Gloria Snyders celebrated their wedding anniversary last week, along with their son and daughter-in-law Joe and Tammi Snyders, who also had an anniversary a day later. Joe, Tammi, Colton and Corree held a barbecue at their home to celebrate both of their special days.

Also in attendance were Tammi’s mother Terry and her sister.

Many more happy anniversaries to both couples!

The Trivia Night at the Brussels American Legion Hall on Saturday night was a great success.

Many thanks to Rachel Hartman helping the Legion with this event. Also many thanks to those who participated that evening and those who weren’t able to attend but donated anyway.

Everything was greatly appreciated!

Birthday Blessings this week to Irene Wallendorf, Tess Drainer, Liz Toppmeyer, Austin Thompson, Bernice Snyder, Austin Stepanek, Ralph Fuller Francis Toppmeyer, Abby Thompson, Catherine Wieneke, and all others celebrating their natal day at this time.

Happy Anniversary to Fred and Debbie Kuhn, Greg and Sarah Harding, Ben and Diane Tepen, Duane and Yvonne Mossman, Patrick and Becky Glennon and all other couples celebrating their wedding anniversary this week.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: No matter what happens in life, be good to people.

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The Fill Inn Station has a Modern Woodsman of America chicken supper tonight, June 26 serving time is 4:30 to 7 p.m. Come join the community for a good meal together.

Nick Siemer had visitors for Father’s Day daughter Stacie and husband Larry Boist from Wildwood, Mo. came up Saturday evening for supper at the Fill Inn Station and stayed overnight.

They all went to church at St. Barbara’s Catholic Church together before returning home before returning home.

The Batchtown Woman’s Club met at the Old Fill Inn Stationfor their regular meeting June 19. Members present were: Robin Hillen, Marge Carnes, Karen Varga, Arlene Brodbeck, Karen Friedel, Marilyn Klockenkemper, Barb Sperlo, and Marcy Klockenkemper. The group discussed the flooding situation in the county.

They received a donation from the owners of the Fill Inn Station, Robert Forsee, and Butch Bick for $100.

They were honored for a Home Town Award by Modern Woodsmman for their humanitarian efforts in the Batchtown area, and they named the Batchtown Woman’s Club as the volunteer organization that were the recipients of the money they received.

The Women’s Club thank them for this gift to the club.

Bernie and Robin Hillen had visitors Saturday, Travis and children, Eden, Mia, Ava, and Benny were overnight guest. The family celebrated granddaughter Sarah Lorsbach Hilen’s seven birthday Sunday at her home with parents Bud and Sarah, and brother Grayson.

There were numerous cousins and family there swimming and having fun making her day special. Happy birthday Emery have a wonderful year.

Wilma Krysl had compa-

ny Tuesday. Her son Terry Stumpf came over to visit and see the family.

Vera Ann Klockenkemper visited Bill Titus last week, and has been keeping in touch with her sister Elda Hayn in Kampsville on the flood news and family events.

Saturday, June 22, the Batchtown Altar Society, Picnic Committee, and volunteers prepared chickens for the St. Barbara Church Picnic. This is the second day of preparing chickens.

The work got done at a fast pace with all the help. A big thanks to all who helped out.

Pat and Sharon Friedel, Pat and Amy Friedel and family, Gerald and Carrie Friedel and family, Caleb Ruyle and friend Becca Ganley attended a dedication at St. Elizabeth’s Gym in Granite City in honor of the late George Friedel. Father Edgar officiated the event with a Memorial Plaque to name the gym for George’s many years of help to the church, school, the Knights of Columbus, the Men’s Club, etc. Afterwards a reception was held in the church hall.

The Calhoun Catholic Youth are having a bake sale after the Saturday, and Sunday masses at St. Mary’s in Brussels, St. Barbara’s in Batchtown, and St. Norbert’s in Hardin this weekend.

You can help by bringing, or purchasing baked items.

Proceeds will be used for a youth trip to Stubenville University for a retreat.

Irene Wallendorf celebrated her birthday Sunday, June 23. Her children and their families took her out for a birthday dinner at Wittmond’s Restaurant. After the dinner, they had birthday cake, pie, and entertainment provided by the grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Irene enjoyed every moment, commenting “it just couldn’t have been any better�. Happy birthday

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Sunday evening in Kampsville was a time to come together. The Sons of the American Legion had a fish supper with all the trimmings and the ladies baked desserts and over 150 people were served. Thank you to all who worked hard to put this together and all that came out.

Getting together with friends is the best way to spend a Sunday evening.

Our ferry is still running and the guys continue to work hard for us. We are now doing some cleanup but unfortunately this water has the potential to come back up. So clean up it’s not going to be a fast or easy fix.

We still are unable to drive through the middle of town down route 100 . We actually haven’t been able to drive through our town down the middle of Route 100 since the second week in April.

St. John’s Lutheran Church is still the home to our food pantry but we are running on not as many days and fewer hours. Days and times will be posted in businesses throughout town. St. John’s has church on Sunday so their absolutely will not be Sunday hours.

Amanda and Luke Watters enjoyed a couple of days in Las Vegas. Seeing and meeting Aerosmith.

Lindsey, Reagan, Ren and Hayden Taul and Emily Clowers just returned from Savannah, Georgia where Reagan competed in Platinum Dance Nationals.

Reagan celebrated her 11th birthday on Friday the 21st.

Reagan has spent every day since she got back from dance nationals helping out at the food pantry so for her birthday she celebrated by taking cupcakes that her and her mom made to the food pantry.

The Bells Gym Dancers and their parents surprised me and my daughter Lindsey Friday evening. They all gathered at St. John’s and presented us with a plaque and growing tree to be planted in memory of Jeff. Such a wonderful fitting tribute and I can’t thank them enough . The group hug they all gave me was amazing. Being a dance teacher is definitely a rewarding experience.

Kinslee Schumann daughter of Devin and Leslie Schuman Celebrated her fourth birthday on Saturday the 22 with a Unicorn birthday party.

Sympathy to Bertha Fox and family on the passing of Leonard. Such a great guy.

Center for American Archeology Summer Field School is in full swing and we love having the college students in town they’re always so polite and pleasant.

The Calhoun Royalty enjoyed last Tuesday evening at the Greene County Fair pageants.

St. John’s Lutheran is planning a VBS for August 5,6,7 and 8 from 6-8 p.m. at the church everyone is welcome.

Sunday evening as I enjoy the walk through town so many kids were riding bikes

The neighbors were visiting in each others yard playing washers. The traffic continues to be steady in town as the ferry is everyone’s way out of the county. But as people are driving by they are waving and smiling and watching out for the kids. I can’t help but think the flood is terrible and we are definitely ready to be over it but there is always a silver lining. Sometimes you just have to look for it.

I realize I’ve been out of commission for a little bit but please continue to send news my way. Also please continue prayers for my family as we are still struggling with our loss as well as. Jim Hill, Sandy Wille, Cindy Sprong, Jan Clore, Dan Holliman, Gus Wallendorf, Kathryn Chapman, Joe Gress, Jan Clore, Luanne Baalman and Eileen Gardner.

Irene have a wonderful year.

Mark Klaas and Andrew, and Hayley recently took a trip to Santa Claus, Indiana.

They had a great time and saw the sites. Megan had to work and was unable to make the trip.

Eric and LeaAnn Klaas and daughters, Hannah and Taylor took a trip to Alaska June 1 -8. One of the highlights of the trip was watching the whales in the ocean. They visited three cities while on the crews.

Delmar and Barb Bick attended the Montgomery County Fair Little Miss Pageant to watch their great granddaughter, Avery. She was named first runner up.

Avery is the daughter of Riley Rutherford of Hillsborrow, Il. and granddaughter of Lynn Caselton of Hillsboro and Ty Rutherford of Benld, Il. Congratulations Avery on your special day.

Bryan and Lisa Lumpkin came home this weekend to celebrate a late Father’s Day visit with the family at Kenny and Bette Eilerman’s home. The families present were Mike and Traci, and Michaela, Haylie, and Ally, Brian and Kay, and Alison, Emily, and Jacob, Greg and Lauren, and Addi, Asher, and Aiden, and Nicholas Eilerman. The family enjoyed dinner together, and watching the children play together.

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How to prepare your family when an aging loved one is moving in No man or woman, regardless of his or her age, wants to consider that a day may come when they need to rely on loved ones to help them perform everyday activities. But every day tens of millions of people serve as unpaid caregivers for their aging friends or family members.

A 2015 survey from the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP found that approximately 34.2 million people had provided unpaid care to an adult age 50 or older in the last 12 months.

Many unpaid caregivers are pulling double duty, caring for their aging parents while also raising families of their own.

While there’s no guarantee that aging men and women will require care, caregivers figure to become more necessary as life expectancies increase. In fact, recent years have seen the senior population in the United States exceed 50 million for the first time in the country’s history,

and figures from the U.S. Census Bureau suggest that figure will continue to rise until 2029.

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Hardin Busy Bees earn pool improvement grant The Hardin Busy Bees are about to be a bit busier after earning a Farm Credit Illinois community improvement grant for their planned improvements to the Hardin Pool.

The 4-H Club was awarded $500 for their summer project of painting the pool

sign and improving landscaping around the pavilion, picnic tables and pool sign at the Hardin Pool.

The group was just one of 50 4-H clubs and FFA chapters to receive a community improvement grant from Farm Credit Illinois.

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The Hardin Busy Bees accept a check for $500 to help with their project of improving the Hardin Pool. From left to right: Shelby Pohlman, Toby Fraley, Carly Pohlman, Marissa Fraley, Kate Adams, Jenna Fraley, Evan Fraley, Caroline Adams, Luke Fraley (FCI), Francie Hillen and Natalie Fraley.

AG warns public not to fall for flood damage scams Raoul says scammers go door to door posing as insurance adjustors

By CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS As Illinois residents take stock of damages caused by record floods which led to disaster proclamations being issued in 34 counties, Attorney General Kwame Raoul is urging the public to beware of scammers.

In a news release, Raoul said scammers often move quickly into communities that have experienced flood damage, using the opportunity to “pressure people into making quick and often expensive decisions about cleanup and construction work.”

The release said the Illinois Emergency Management Agency has already received reports about “storm chasers” entering communities affected by the floods.

“Record flooding has devastated river communities throughout Illinois, and it is critical that homeowners and business owners are on alert for scammers who will use the devastation left behind to line their pockets,” Raoul said in the release. “I encourage people to contact

my office or check with the Better Business Bureau to find out whether complaints have been made against a particular contractor, and to be wary of any individual who solicits home repair or insurance adjusting services door-to-door.”

Raoul said scammers often take the form of an insurance adjuster, going door to door offering advice as to how homeowners can obtain insurance money for home repairs. However, these same “adjusters” often receive a fee from or own the home repair company they recommend, Raoul said.

Raoul said homeowners should work directly with their own insurance providers rather than anyone who knocks on their door.

General contractors are not required by state law to be licensed, but municipalities may require permits or have other local requirements. Insurance adjusters must be licensed by the Illinois Department of Insurance, and roofers must be licensed by the Illinois

Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

Residents should ask to see the permits before entering a contract, Raoul said.

Raoul said the public should shop around and obtain written estimates from multiple contractors before making a deal, and all contract terms should be obtained in writing along with a copy of the signed contract. Residents should never make full payment until all the work has been satisfactorily completed and should never pay in cash.

Anyone entering a contract has a right to cancel it within three business days if it was signed on the contractor’s visit to their home. In the case of disaster repair, if an insurance carrier denies coverage, the homeowner can cancel the contract within five days of the denial.

The Illinois Attorney General’s office maintains a Consumer Fraud Hotline which may be called at 1-800-386-5438 (Chicago), 1-800-243-0618 (Springfield), and 1-800-243-0607 (Carbondale).

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Trout-Holly engagement Samantha Trout of Jerseyville and Heather Holly of Jerseyville announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Samantha is an Optical Manager and Heather is a business owner of Toteally Trendy. The marriage is to take place Sept. 27, 2019 in Belleville.

Wieneke graduates with honors Maria Jean Wieneke, of Batchtown, graduated from Seton Homeschool with high honors in May. Maria is the daughter of Jeff and Mary Wieneke of Batchtown. She plans to pursue a degree in Nursing in the fall.

25 Years Ago June 29, 1994 At the Tuesday, June 21, meeting of the Calhoun County Rural Water District Board, it was reported that the latest total of sign-ups for Phase One is 381.

Although some of the committee and board members have other possibilities to add to the list.

The Center for American Archaeology in Kampsville has been selected to receive a $2,000 grant for the exhibit in its new visitors center. State Rep. Tom Ryder said the Illinois Humanities Council grant will help the CAA establish a new visitors center in the Kamp store, which served as the town’s general store for more than a half century after it was built in 1902 and which is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places. The Kamp Store was built in 1902 by J.A. Kamp, son of Michael A. Kamp, the founder of Kampsville. For more than 50 years, it played a central role in the economy of the community.

50 Years Ago June 26, 1969 The Sunrise Nursing Home in Hardin, Calhoun’s only nursing home, will have to close next year because of strict regulations of theState Health Dept., Dr. Sam Scauzzo, the owner, advises the news.

Each year regulations have become more strict, and by July 1, 1970 Sunrise will not be re-licensed because of space require-

Wednesday, June 26 Modern Woodmen Dinner, from 4:30 p.m. unti 7 p.m. at the Old Fill-In Station in Batchtown Saturday, July 13 Calhoun Color Run, Children’s race starts at 8:00, 5K at 8:45 a.m. at the Calhoun County Fairgrounds ONGOING Caregiver Support Group: Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Senior Center. Its a great opportunity to get informa-

ments and other facilities, Scauzzo says.

Sunrise is a nice nursing home and is proud of its food and kind care, but it cannot compete any longer with required, modern facilities. Dr. Scauzzo is willing to build a modern facility, which is approved by both the State and Medicare, if he can get the backing of the community.

The bill to build a bridge across the Illinois River at Brussels passed the State Senate Monday at 4 p.m. by a vote of 51-0. A similar bill, introduced by Rep. Jerry Corbett, had already passed the House, by a similar unanimous vote. The bill now goes to Gov. Ogilivie for his consideration.

75 Years Ago June 29, 1944 A severe wind storm struck north Calhoun county Sunday night and moved south to hit part of Hardin. Many limbs were blown from trees, and several large trees were blown over. In the Hillcrest area north Calhoun, damage was reported done to roofs of buildings and apple trees.

Wheat shocks were blown over. A large tree on the hill cemetery at Hardin was struck by lightning during the storm.

Two train cars of lumber and material arrived in East Hardin last week for the new apple packing plant being erected by the Springfield Produce Company with Johnny Duddleson, apple buyer in charge. The building will be erected on

the old foundation of the Lorsbach packing plant that was destroyed by fire some time ago.

The Hardin fire department was called out Tuesday morning to put out a fire in the kitchen of the Beaty Cafe. The cooking stove had ignited. Little damage was done, except the food being cooked for the noonday meal was burned.

100 Years Ago June 26, 1919 The flotilla, which was billed to visit Hardin and other towns along the Illinois and upper Mississippi rivers, and which is known as the Anti-Submarine Flotilla, assembled by the Navy Department, will not make the trip as outlined, due on account of the low stage of water on the rivers. Part of the fleet is now aground at Cairo, Ill., and it is an impossibility for the fleet to get further up the river at the present stage of water.

Phillip Oettle, one of the Hardin precinct’s successful apple growers, and who has already sold his apple crop at a fancy figure, has purchased for himself and for the pleasure of his family, a 1919 model Overland touring car of the Kingdom garage of Hardin.

The show boat, Golden Rod, will play a five act drama entitled “Roanoke” with five acts of vaudeville in connection at Hardin on the evening of July first. The Golden Rod is the biggest and best show boat afloat.

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Veterans info request: Since the publication of the 2011 version of the Calhoun County Historical Society cemetery book much additional data has been compiled in the constant update process.

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

The Society would appreciate receiving names, birth and death dates and military service information for family members of others. Please submit information with name, address and phone

number to the Society at P.O Box 46 Hardin, IL. 62047.

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

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