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By JARAD JARMON Calhoun News-Herald It may come as no surprise to the residents commuting out of the county each morning to go to work, but Calhoun County appears to have the worst commute times in the state according to a report from Stacker using U.S. Census data.

Out of the 102 counties, Stacker, an online news site, ranked Calhoun County as the worst in the state when it comes to commute times. Their rankings are based off of 2019 estimated census data.

According to this data, the mean travel time in the county is 40.5 minutes with a roughly 4 minute margin of error. This aligns with other data showing that 30 percent of Calhoun commuters drive 60 minutes or more to work and 18.1 percent drive 45 to 59 minutes to go to work.

The third highest percentage of drivers travel less than 10 minutes to get to work.

On average, state commuters are driving 29.6 minutes to work, 38.7 percent shorter than that of Calhoun. That number is slightly less at the national level at 27.6 minutes.

This would make sense as a majority are commuting out of the county and even into another state – likely Missouri.

According to census data, 61.5 percent work outside of the county, 24.2 percent of which are outside the state – a vast majority of which drive alone, 82.8 percent.

This data from the U.S. Census represents the logistical challenges of living in a peninsular county surrounded by water – a challenge that is exacerbated when the rivers flood, as residents surely remember from 2019.

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Fourth of July traditions at Brussels Town Park

By CYNTHIA HAGGITT Calhoun News-Herald After a pause in traditional celebrations because of the pandemic, Brussels residents were out celebrating the Fourth of July in full swing on Sunday.

“This year’s event is our second year of holding the celebration, at Brussels Town Park,” organizer Kim Vogel said.

Kim Vogel had a lot of help in getting ready for the July Fourth celebration. She and her friend Angie Willman got together post pandemic to reach out to their community to make this year’s celebration fun and normal.

“We tried to think of activities they everyone would enjoy,” Vogel said. “We also asked for donations from local businesses and citizens for the fireworks.”

The donations they received and the activities held at a cost helped raise money for the equipment in the park and raising money for the American flag and pole.

The celebration began at 4:30 p.m. with food under their new pavilion. Junior Girls Troop 405 opened up this year’s ceremony at the park. They held a dedication ceremony to honor troop members Keyley Schulte and Megan Huffington. Schulte and Huffington were recog-

nized by the community for their highest achievement as Junior Girl Scouts.

Both girls received their bronze awards and dedicated the American flag and its pole that stands in the park. The pole and flag represents and recognizes all the veterans who have served in the military.

There are 17 girls in the troop. Olivia Brodbeck was absent at the event.

Some events, like the traditional city parade and fireworks were held in Brussels Town Park. Many citizens gathered at the American Legion Sunday evening to send off the sons of the American Legion Troop 685 for the parade. Behind them were the Girl Scout Troop 405, kids on bicycles and their families walking beside them adorned in red, white and blue attire.

All were waving at people as cars and trucks from various businesses drove through the streets honking their horns and sounding their sirens.

It was back to normal for this small town whose residents turned out to partake in their Independence Day traditions. The parade was being judged by a celebration committee for all its participants.

There were six categories for judging and the winners and categories were as follows: Q Most Patriotic ages zero to five- Allie Meyer Q Most Patriotic ages five to

ten-Sydney Borne Q Most Patriotic ages 10 and up-Dylan and Jayleigh Droege Q Most Patriotic Family-the Murphy family and the Caine family Q Best Over All- Lea Kief and Adailair Thomas Q Calhoun Royalty's Choice-Lincoln Kelps As the evening progressed, more families showed up at the park and took part in the activities, including grilling, making cotton candy, selling baked goods and retail, bounce houses and a 50/50 raffle, held for Isabel Mclaughlin and her family.

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Kampsville fireworks extra special after last year’s cancelation

By CYNTHIA HAGGITT Calhoun News-Herald As always, fireworks displays are the highlight of the July Fourth holiday, but the display this year was seen as being extra special after the pandemic forced its cancelation last year.

So this year, Kampsville Mayor Wade Gibson and his committee consisting of James Palmer, Mark and Debbie Becker and Kim and Rod Parmenter and other volunteers took it upon themselves to make sure their community would not be without a firework’s display this year. The event was a private celebration held this past Saturday, July 3, at The Pavillion and on the Kampsville campgrounds.

“Everything was done out of our own pockets,” James Palmer and Mark Becker said. “We were unable to celebrate last year because of COVID-19.

The Pavillion here in Kampsville is now going to make it a yearly thing.”

Cost was not a problem for the committee as they pooled together their resources. They had a budget estimated for the private showing and stuck to it.

“It was not how much we spent, but what we can give back to our community and to make sure everyone has a good time,” Parmenter said.

At dusk, the firework display spectacular kicked off with a bang. The fireworks were roped off and was held down by the river.

Safety was in mind for Kampsville’s guests and for the eight volunteers who were responsible for lighting off the fireworks: Charles Beck, Jarrod Gibson, Donald Denniss Jr, Isaac Branett, James Palmer, Ben Lehr, Claude Raddatz and Shawn Shewmake.

“Fireworks were anchored down into about five rows. The ground is wet so fires could not be set, all wicks are exposed and the very back row is reserved for our grand finale,” Gibson said.

“The celebration brought out many people and it seemed everyone was enjoying themselves,” he continued. “We worked with the local police department for the event. They made sure there was not a problem with traffic and made sure people could get out okay so traffic would be backed up. They did a good job.”

This year’s event went off without a hitch. There were excited patrons and happy campers among everyone who attended.

“It is important that all are able to have fun and be out celebrating our nation’s Independence Day and freedom,” Calhoun County Judge Charles Burch, an attendee of the event, said.

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Jury trial set for former Carrollton teacher

By CARMEN ENSINGER Calhoun News-Herald A Sept. 13 jury trial has been set for the former Carrollton teacher accused of violating two Orders of Protection back in February.

Kyle A. Price, 48, appeared in Greene County Circuit Court Friday, July 2, along with his attorney, Bobby Bonjean, III, for a pre-trial hearing on the two charges that allege that he violated two Orders of Protection issued on Feb. 12. Due to a conflict of interest, the case is being heard by Macoupin County Judge Kenneth Deihl.

While the offenses were committed on Feb. 12, the charges were not filed until Feb. 26.

After Price was booked into jail on Feb. 12, an attempt was made to obtain records on the Order of Protection at the Greene County Courthouse.

That request was denied because, according to the State’s Attorney’s office, the Order of Protection contained the name of a minor child and therefore could not be released because the name of the minor child must be protected.

Count 1 of the complaint alleges that after Price was served with a No Contact Order, he contacted the person by making approximately seven phone calls to the protected person between 8:27 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. on Feb. 12.

Count II alleges that Price drove by Carrollton High School, which was listed as a protected place on the Order of Protection, while the petitioner was present, when the No Contact Order requires the defendant to not be within 500 feet of the protected place while the petitioner is present.

The family of the alleged victim was present in the courtroom with their attorney, Laura Beasley, on speakerphone, requesting that the Orders of Protection be remain in effect until the trial date, which Judge Deihl granted.

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LINDA HOSKINS Recently, I was visiting my sister in Dixon, Ill. for a couple days. She served a wonderful meal that I was halfway through eating before I realized there was no meat in it. I didn’t miss it at all. It was a Monday night, so perhaps she does “Meatless Monday.” The main dish, a stuffed spaghetti squash, could be served as a side dish if you really want meat. She also served a wonderful asparagus dish. She was kind enough to share her recipes with me, and now I will share them with you!

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Traditions (Continued from A1) It was competition central at the park from the hours of 5 p.m. until 7:45 p.m.. Adults and kids participated in activities including a watermelon eating contest, frog-jumping, turtle races, sack races, a scavenger hunt and more.

The activities were directed by Emma Vogel, who is a junior at the high school and small business owner of Emma’s Sweet Treats. Vogel was in charge of judging all the activities, except for the watermelon eating contest for which her mother Kim Vogel also assisted her in judging.

The watermelon eating contest was timed. Each age group participant had two huge watermelon slices.

“The goal for the contestants is to eat the watermelon as quickly and eat as much as they can to the rind,” she said, “Whoever eats the most wins.”

The winners from each age group received prizes and a trophy. The winners for first and second place were as follows: Q Age group up to eight year old category: Sidney and Bradley Bonner. Sidney took first place and her brother second.

Q Age group nine years old to twelve year old category: First place was awarded to Megan Huffington and Second Place went to Ian Schulte.

Q Age group 12 and up category: There was a tie and the winners were Emma Vogel and Rob Schulte.

The next contest was held at 6:30 p.m. It was the turtle

race and they had three participants. The turtles were released on the ground and the winner was the first turtle to cross the finish line.

People were clapping and cheering on their favorite turtle. The medium sized turtle went left, the smallest turtle took off straight and reached the finish line. The largest turtle, however, didn’t move.

The turtle just receded into its shell and stayed where it was. The owner of the turtle who won was named Carl Kirn and for his turtle he won a trophy and some cool prizes.

Around 7:15 p.m., crowds were gathering on the field for the frog race.

“There were a lot of participants for this race vs the turtle race,” Vogel said while laughing. “Apparently, you could find more frogs than turtles.”

She said the frogs will be released on the starting line.

The races will go by size of frogs instead of age groups.

The winners of the frog jumping are as follows: Q Medium Frog winner was Alayna Lockwood.

Q Largest Frog winner was Carl Kirn.

At 7:45 the sack race was held in the middle of the park. The race activity was held into four heats. Each of the heats were again separated by age groups. The winners of the sack races were as follows: Q Ages up to nine: The first place winner was Charlotte Rose.

Q Ages nine and up: The first place winner was Ellie Fridel.

Q Age 10 to 12: The first place winner was Conllie Klocke.

“This was the race most of the kids were talking about and nobody got hurt from the rac,.” Vogel said. “Some of the kids fell down but jumped right back up in their sacks and hurried to catch up to everyone to finish the race.”

The last activity was a scavenger hunt and it only cost a dollar per person to sign up. The hunt had five different spots scattered around the park, and the kids were handed a clue to figure it out. If they did, a prize was given to them and they moved on to the next spot.

“The reason for this activity is to help raise money again for next year and to help improve the park,” Vogel said. “The last time we did this was before COVID. When COVID hit we didn’t get the equipment in time and some of it didn’t come.”

She said the funds they raised and the donations help set off the cost for putting together the equipment.

“Of course, the more the donations we get will help improve the park. A good example of this was the flag pole.”

As the activities came to a close, and as dusk approached, fireworks were launched into the night sky.

Tony Schulte, official fireworks technician for the event, explained the fireworks were launched over the Sleeper's house for maximum crowd safety, a spectacular end to a day of fun for the whole community.

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Ground is set to break this week on the Peyton Memorial, dedicated to Coach Glenn Peyton who passed away in September 2020. Eric Hagen, a Calhoun high school teacher, is spearheading the project and met his crowdfunding goal of $3,000 back in March of 2021.

With the baseball season wrapping up, the father of four and one on the way, will finally have time to work on the memorial in the evenings, after he is finished for the day at his landscaping business.

“We’re actually going to start this week on breaking ground. Basically, what we were planning on doing is keeping everybody up to date on Facebook,” Hagen said.

With less foot traffic because of summer sports, Hagen will have more time and access to work on the project.

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football season,” Hagen said.

Fireworks (Continued from A1) Before the fireworks, The Pavillion had food specials, special drinks and entertainment for their attendees. DJ Bell played along until 12 a.m. There was also a 50/50 raffle to help raise funds for the Kampsville celebration.

“The food was amazing,” Marcia Agney said. “They had these huge nachos plates that were made out of these huge tomato cans.

They would lift the cans up and there was this yummy display of food.”

Agney also said drinks were made out of real pineapples. “They were cut open and holed out of the pineapples and drinks were poured in them. They went fast and they were good.”

Agney is a member volunteer with Light up Kampsville. She said she thought it would be

a great idea for a 50/50 raffle.

“The idea came to me on Tuesday, June 29, to set up a display after talking with Wade,” Agney said. “I reached out to people and businesses in the area and there were 21 baskets donated for the raffle.”

The raffle is to help support and fund the Kampsville Celebration that is just around the corner in August.

“That is really our true Fourth of July celebration,” Agney said. “This year we are going all out. We are having our pageant, food vendors, a petting zoo and a lot of games for the kids.”

According to the Gibson’s Facebook page, the celebration raised $1,752 dollars and all proceeds are to be donated to the Kampsville Celebration Fund.

Commute (Continued from A1) Living in this peninsular county, residents have very few options when it comes to exiting the county. They can either go by bridge and ferry to get out of the southern portion of the county or go up north to Pike County, and these options often serve as bottlenecks for vehicles trying to leave the county.

Although they do not rank as high as that of Calhoun County on Stacker’s rankings, regional counties also rank among the worst commute times.

Jersey County ranks No. 19 with a mean commute time of 27.4 minutes, ranked 805 among all counties nationwide. Workers with 90-plus minute commute times represent only 2.1 percent of commuters in the county.

Unlike Calhoun, Jersey’s average commute time is 6.2 percent shorter than the state average and .7 percent shorter than the national average.

Scott County ranks a little worse with an average commute time of 27.9 minutes at

No. 17. Scott is the 724th longest among all counties nationwide. Workers with 90-plus minute commute times represent 3.1 percent of workers. In comparison to state and national averages, Scott’s commute times are 4.5 percent shorter and 1.1 percent longer, respectively.

Greene County ranks No. 13 with an average commute time of 29 minutes, ranked 567 among all counties nationwide. Workers with 90-plus minute commute times represent a little more than Jersey at 3.3 percent.

Greene’s commute times sit at .7 percent shorter than the state average and 5.1 percent longer than the national average.

While only slightly better, Pike County ranks No. 26 with an average commute time of 26.3 minutes, ranked 992 among all counties nationwide. Workers with 90-plus minute commute times represent 3 percent of workers. Pike’s commute times sit at 9.9 percent shorter than the state average and 4.7 percent shorter than the national average.

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Calhoun News-Herald has new regional editor Jumping back into journalism, Cynthia Haggitt, who currently resides in Chatham, Ill., will be taking on the role of regional editor, overseeing the editorial production of the Calhoun News-Herald, the Greene Prairie Press and the Jersey County Journal.

“I am glad to have her aboard and look forward to seeing her integrate into the community and deliver news to your readers," Greg Hoskins, president/publisher of Better Newspapers Inc., said.

“I am excited about taking on this new role, getting familiar with the counties, and digging into the community to bring great stories for our readers," Hag-

gitt said.

Haggitt is taking the place of Jarad Jarmon, who assumed the role for two years. Jarmon will be moving to Mattoon, Ill., closer to his fiance’s family.

“It was wonderful integrating myself in the community. Although I had only spent a short time in the area, I was met with a sea of welcoming and interesting people often with heartwarming or exciting stories to tell,” Jarmon said.

“It was an honor reporting the news to the community each week.”

Haggitt graduated from Western Illinois University in 2000 with a degree in journalism, photography and advertising. Hag-

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Pritzker announces large businesses to report equal pay info Following Gov. Pritzker’s signature of SB1847, businesses with 100 or more employees will be required to provide the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) with details about its workers and their pay beginning in 2022.

The forthcoming change will require qualified, private employers to submit information in line with current requirements by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

“The legislation requires businesses to disclose specific worker data, to ensure that disparities do not exist regarding pay equity at large employers. It’s important to note the Illinois Department of Labor takes seriously the collection of this information. IDOL will ensure no individually identifiable details will be available to the public. The forthcoming changes are the result of productive conversations with IDOL, the General Assembly and groups representing businesses across the state,” Illinois Department of Labor Director Michael Kleinik said.

This law is an initiative of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus and was originally passed as part of the Equity Pillar legislation in January 2021.

Businesses with 100 or more employees in operation in Illinois as of March 23, 2021 must apply for an Equal Pay Registration Certificate (EPRC) between March 24, 2022 and March 23, 2024. Qualifying businesses that begin operation after March 23, 2021 must apply for an Equal Pay Registration Certificate within three years, but not before January 1, 2024. All businesses must recertify every two years.

Equal pay information to be collected by IDOL includes: A copy of the EEO-1 filed with the EEOC A list of all employees during the past calendar year, separated by gender, race and ethnicity The county in which the employee works The date the employee started with the business Any additional information deemed necessary to determine if pay equity exists An equal pay compliance statement signed by an authorized agent of the business Applications for the EPRC must be completed online. Additional guidance will be provided by the Illinois Department of Labor regarding the application process.

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I am writing my Point News early this week due to the Fourth of July, Monday holiday and the newspaper office closed. Weather predicted for today, Saturday and Sunday is fantastic, only in the low 80s and no rain. Hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable Independence Day! Congratulations to Clinton Osborne of Golden Eagle who was recently presented with a certificate honoring him for his 75-year membership in the Francis Pohlman Post 687 in Brussels. Commander Bernard Snyders awarded the certificate from the State Department of the American Legion. That is quite a record and so happy he was recognized for his continuous membership over the years!

Lisa Heffington of Godfrey and Julie and Caleb Carnes of Edwardsville helped Francis and Liz Toppmeyer celebrate both their birthdays last Saturday. They provided lunch and an ice cream birthday cake for the occasion.

In the afternoon the gals did some cleaning and laundry for Liz. Many more “happy and healthy ones” to them both.

The Brussels Woman’s Club will meet on Friday, July 9, at the Wittmond Hotel. A business meeting at 4 p.m. followed by dinner at 5:30. President Elaine Eberlin and Treasurer Carol Sue Carnes have been working on the raffle tickets for their Health and Safety Fair.

This will be held on Saturday, September 18, at the Brussels Heritage Park from 9 to 11 a.m. Mark your calendar and join us for the morning.

The Batchtown Woman’s Club, under the direction of Robin Hillen and members, are cohosting the event with us. We have a wonderful raffle ticket that will go on sale in the near future with 55 great prizes. There are 15 cash prizes, also dining certificates, lodging, wonderful gift baskets etc. The raffle has matching funds from Modern Woodmen of America Camp #8607 for the Calhoun County Search and Rescue Team.

John and Caleb Carnes of Edwardsville spent Friday with me. The mowing, trim work, gardening, etc. now caught up. With rain every day the past week, it has been difficult getting all this outdoor work accomplished. I did repay them with lunch and supper for all their hard work. Thanks so much to both of them!

Pat and Vera Droege of Meppen, son Bill Droege and his sons Jacob and Samuel of Quincy returned on Tuesday from a 5 day trip to Colorado Springs, Colo. There they visited with Pat’s grandson and Bill’s son and family, Christopher and Katie Droege and their four children. Sounds like they all had an enjoyable

visit and a safe trip out and back.

Red Hatters of Calhoun Co. mark your calendars for Wednesday, July 21. We will meet at the Fill Inn Station in Batchtown for a 2 p.m. lunch, followed by a meeting and making plans for upcoming events.

A “Sprinkle Shower” was held on Thursday evening in honor of Lyndsi and Derek Sievers who are expecting a baby girl in the near future.

I was told a ”Sprinkle Shower” is a small event and so they sprinkle Lindsi with some girly gifts. They surprised her at the Oyster Bar in Grafton where they all enjoyed dinner and cookies from “Crumble.” Present was the honoree Lindsi, also Chelsie Kiel, Jessica Kiel, Brooke Fitzgibbons, Ashley Affholder and Paula Schleeper.

Birthday Blessings (from July 4 through July 10) Wayne Nolte, Gary Fortschneider, Bernard Snyders, Bill Held, Bradley Bonner, Mary Ann Flanigan, Rachel Johnes, Barb Ward, Gerry Schleeper, Clayton Murphy, Shirley Kinder, Tammy Kiel, Shirley Ewen, Roy Hagen, Kent Schulze, Brian Hartman, Clark Schulze, Abby Johnes, Joey Kiel, Zack Katzenberger and all others celebrating their natal day during this time.

Happy Anniversary (July 4-10) Josh and Renee Kinder, Daniel and Hope Kemper, Bruce and Connie Sievers, Jason and Mary Hoemmen and all other couples celebrating a wedding anniversary at this time.

I hope when you celebrated Independence Day, July 4, you remembered this federal holiday in the U.S. commemorates the Declaration of Independence, adopted and signed on July 4, 1776 by the Continental Congress. Congress had voted in favor of independence from Great Britain on July 2 but did not actually complete the process, originally drafted by Thomas Jefferson and his committee members until July 4.

I found it very interesting to go to Google and learn all about this great holiday!

Seems we have so many sick people on our St Matthew Church prayer list, also St. Mary’s here in Brussels and so many with cancer, so my prayer at this time is for all the sick.

Dear Lord Jesus, Great Physician, We humbly ask You to grant strength and healing to all who need it at this time. We are truly not worthy or deserving of Your help and often take Your blessings for granted until we are laid low by illness and pain. In Your merciful kindness, forgive our failings, relieve all pain and restore those affected to health. Grant them Your abiding presence and peace each day and restore the joy of Your salvation. Amen

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JEROME E. ELMORE Jerome E. Elmore, 70, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021 at Missouri Baptist Hospital.

He was born on February 18, 1951, in Carrolton, IL, the son of the late Earl “Dutch” and Evelyn (Hegger) Elmore.

Jerome married Karen Breden on August 23, 1975 at St. Norbert’s Catholic Church in Hardin.

Jerome worked as a special ed teacher for both Calhoun Unit 40 and the State of Illinois. He was an avid Cardinals Fan. He loved to read, play scrabble, and travel, especially to Montauk State Park.

Jerome is survived by his wife, Karen; two sisters,

Martha Elmore Soffray and Sheri Elmore; nephews, Aaron Elmore, Adam Elmore, Brian Soffrey and numerous other nieces and nephews; mother-in-law Virginia Breden; and his beloved dog, Ernie.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three siblings, Harry Elmore, Bob Elmore, and Mary Elmore.

Visitation was held from 4 to 7 pm on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at Gress, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Hardin.

Funeral Services were held Friday July 2, 2021 at 10 am at Gress, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Hardin.

Burial will followed at St. Norbert’s Cemetery in Hardin.

Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

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Pritzker warns Delta variant could dominate in Illinois by fall

By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker stressed the importance of COVID-19 vaccinations Monday as positivity rates and hospitalizations continued to decline but variants of the virus have proven to be more transmissible and dangerous to those who are not vaccinated.

The governor cited a central Illinois youth camp that has led to more than 85 associated COVID-19 cases.

The governor said at least one “unvaccinated adult” from the central Illinois camp was hospitalized after the outbreak.

According to an Illinois Department of Public Health news release, “although all campers and staff were eligible for vaccination, IDPH is aware of only a handful of campers and staff receiving the vaccine.”

While the majority of the linked cases were teens and the perceived risk to youth is often small, IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike said in a news release that long-term symptoms can be serious and youth spread can be transferred to those with compromised immune systems.

Some attendees of the camp also later attended a nearby conference, leading to 11 more cases of the virus. The outbreaks occurred in Schuyler and Adams counties, according to a news release.

The state health department is working with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and prevention to handle the outbreak and “is in the process of identifying the presence of any specific variants in this outbreak.”

IDPH had identified 9,697 COVID-19 variants in the state as of Monday. That includes 84 instances of the Delta variant, which prompted a high-ranking official at the World Health Organization to warn this week that vaccinated individuals should still be wearing face coverings to protect against community transmission.

“Vaccine alone won’t stop the community transmission… People need to continue to use masks consistently, be in ventilated spaces, hand hygiene, respiratory etiquette, the physical distance, avoid crowding,” Dr. Mariangela Simao, WHO assistant director-general for access to medicines and health products, said according to transcripts of a news briefing.

Pritzker said his administration expects the Delta variant, which has proven more transmissible and dangerous to unvaccinated individuals, “to dominate our cases statewide by the fall.” He and others appeared masked at a news conference in Chicago that was called to celebrate the opening of a business center in the North Lawndale community.

He said he was wearing a face covering, even though the state no longer requires one for those who are vaccinated, because he thought it was “appropriate to do so.”

“I would say, from my own perspective, if you’re going into a heavily crowded area, you don’t know if somebody is not vaccinated, and so you should just bring your mask with you and keep safe,” he said of individuals regardless of vaccine status.

Pritzker mentioned Israel’s vaccine response, noting the country had high vaccination rates but had recently reinstated indoor mask mandates and other mitigations as the Delta variant spreads.

“The lessons here at home and across the world are a harbinger of what could happen here, particularly in low vaccinated areas,” he said.

According to IDPH, approximately 53.1 percent of Illinoisans over age 12 were fully vaccinated as of Monday, while that number was 55.7 percent for those 18 and older and 73.7 percent for those 65 and older. For those receiving at least one dose, the numbers were 68.8 percent, 71.3 percent and 89.8 percent, respectively.

Still, Pritzker said, that left more than 5 million Illinoisans not fully vaccinated and therefore “unprotected.”

Several Illinois counties have vaccination rates under 25 percent. Those include Fayette County at roughly 23 percent in southern Illinois, Henderson County at roughly 21 percent in west-central Illinois, Hamilton County at roughly 24 percent in southern Illinois and five of Illinois’ southernmost counties, Hardin (24.5 percent), Pope (23 percent), Pulaski (22 percent) and Alexander (14 percent).

As of Monday, the seven-day rolling average for vaccinations administered daily was 43,219, roughly equal to the pace it was on the day the state announced a $10 million vaccine lottery that will include anyone who has received a shot in the state. The 96,042 doses reported administered Saturday, however, were the most in one day since May 20.

While the state’s case positivity rate saw a small uptick of 0.1 percentage points Monday from the day prior on a rolling seven-day average, that number remained near a pandemic low. Hospitalizations also remained near pandemic lows, with 433 patients in hospital beds as of Sunday night, including 108 in intensive care unit beds and 46 on ventilators.

While the confirmed death toll has risen to 23,219 since the pandemic began, the state saw fewer than 10 COVID-19-releated deaths for seven of the past eight days as of Monday.

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(Samyutta Nikaya) Let loving kindness suffuse your thoughts, your words, and your actions. It is the pearl of great value before which all else pales in comparison.

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- Kings College - The U.N. Security opened in New York City. Council authorized miliIt was renamed Columbia tary aid for South Korea.

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- Canada’s House of - U.S. annexation of Commons gave final apCalifornia was proclaimed at Monterey after the sur- proval to a measure that render of a Mexican gar- made the French language equal to English throughrison. out the national govern - The first railroad ment. post office was tested on the Hannibal and St. Jo- - U.S. President Reaseph Railroad in Missouri. gan announced he was nominating Arizona Judge - G. Moore Peters Sandra Day O’Connor to patented the cartridgebecome the first female loading machine. justice on the U.S. Su - Aleksandr Keren- preme Court. sky formed a provisional - Eleven-year-old Sagovernment in Russia. mantha Smith of Manches - A device known as ter, Maine, left for a visit to the radio compass was the Soviet Union at the perused for the first time on sonal invitation of Soviet a U.S. Navy airplane near leader Yuri V. Andropov.

Norfolk, VA. - Construction be- - Public testimony gan on Boulder Dam, later at the Iran-Contra hearing Hoover Dam, on the Colo- began. rado River.

- Amazon.com, Inc. - Japanese forces was founded in Seattle, invaded China.

Washington under the name “Cadabra.”

- Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini was canonized as the first American - A jury in Santa Monica, CA, convicted Mikail saint.

Markhasev of murdering - “Dragnet” was first Ennis Cosby, Bill Cosby’s only son, during a roadside heard on NBC radio. robbery.

- In Sierra Leone, President Ahmad Tejan Kabbah and rebel leader Foday Sankoh signed a pact to end the nation’s civil war.

- Cisco Systems Inc. announced that it would buy Netiverse Inc. for $210 million in stock. It was the 13th time Cisco had purchased a company in 2000.

- Amazon.com announced that they had sold almost 400,000 copies of “Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire,” making it the biggest selling book in etailing history.

- In Liberia, a team of U.S. military experts arrived at the U.S. embassy compound to assess whether to deploy troops as part of a peacekeeping force in the country.

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Calhoun County Police and Traffic

The following police reports were filed between June 1 and June 30. These reports are public information and are obtained from the Calhoun County Circuit Clerk’s office. All individuals have been arrested and charged, or cited in the case of traffic violations. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The following individuals were charged with a felony: Edgell, Timothy A., dob 11-26-1986, 2 charges of aggravated battery/great bodily harm.

Kronable, Joshua M., dob 01-24-1984, felony possession/use weapon/firearm, theft/unauthorized control between $500$10K. Martens, Clayton R., dob 07-07-1993, driving revoked/suspended DUI/SSS 2nd.

The following individuals were charged with a misdemeanor: Xzevier, Sevier Michael, dob 07-202000, purchase/possess liquor/minor.

Maronie, Alyssa N., dob 01-06-2002, purchase/possess liquor/minor.

The following individuals were charged with a conservation violation: Grzyb, Jason Robert, dob 11-26-1986, approved personal flotation device.

McNealy, James D., dob 11-10-2000, fishing without license.

The following individuals were charged with a DUI: Madison, John H., dob 02-27-1966, driving under the influence of alcohol.

Rother, Thomas J., dob 02-25-1961, driving under the influence of alcohol.

The following individuals were charged with an ordinance violation: Gress, Daniel J. Jr., dob 12-14-1969, possession of cannabis.

Hannel, Christopher M., dob 05-101986, disorderly conduct.

The following individuals were charged with traffic violations: Testerman, Colin M., dob 08-06-1990, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Hagen, Adam R., dob 12-30-1985, improper turn at intersection.

Smith, Owen David, dob 11-17-1973, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

White, Catherine M., dob 03-16-1987, driving 11-14 mph above limit.

Henkhaus, Christopher J., dob 07-201980, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Burns, Olivia A., dob 12-06-1991, speeding 26-34 mph over limit.

Conroy, Jason A., dob 10-20-1979, driving on revoked license, driving 1-10 mph above limit.

Madison, John H., dob 02-27-1966, unlicensed, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Masterson, Dakota M., dob 09-01-2004, squealing/screeching tires, unlicensed, speeding 35+ mph over limit, fleeing/ attempt to elude officer.

Byrd, Brennan D., dob 04-16-1998, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Heavner, Jaydon F., dob 05-02-2002, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Dungan, Lana Maye, dob 05-31-1948,

Dispositions Felony: Johnson, Donald W. Jr., dob 10-301990, was found guilty on a charge

of resisting/peace officer/correctional employee/firefighter, 1 year probation; $1,312 fine and costs.

Dogs who attacked FedEx driver put down

By JARAD JARMON Calhoun News-Herald The dogs that viciously attacked a FedEx driver have been put down, according to Calhoun County court records.

It was a month ago when two dogs at a home near rural Kampsville attacked the delivery driver, said to be Paul Gmoser, to the extent where the man needed to be airlifted to the hospital, and later had to have one of his arms amputated.

On Monday, June 28, Edward W. Unsell, representing Rebecca Mazzaro and John Lichthardt, the owners of a four-year-old male American bulldog, Cinder, and a 7-year-old female American bulldog, Joni, made a motion to dismiss the complaint for vicious dog determination against the two Calhoun individuals as the two dogs were euthanized on June 19 and cremated.

The complaint asks that the two dogs be declared “vicious dogs,” that the dogs be spayed or neutered and microchipped at the owners’ expense, that the dogs be subject to enclosure and for any other relief the court deemed IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ILLINOIS, CALHOUN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TERRY L. JOHNSON, deceased NO. 21-P-4 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Terry L. Johnson of Nebo, Illinois. /HWWHUV RI 2I¿FH DV 5HSUHsentative of the Estate were issued on the 1st day of July, 2021 to Janice K. Johnson of 14110 State Highway 96, Nebo, Illinois 62355, whose attorney is Lowry & Hoskin, LLC, 130 S. Madison, P. O. %R[ 3LWWV¿HOG ,OOLQRLV 62363.

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Calhoun County Judge Charles Burch accepted the motion for dismissal.

In other news, Micheal Gmoser, Paul Gmoser’s brother, established a Go Fund Me fundraiser for Paul, “Help out Paul’s Recovery.” Since its creation, the fundraiser has garnered $13,878 of the $20,000 goal.

On the Go Fund Me page, Micheal made an update Thursday, July 1, that Paul had stood up.

This reportedly was the first time he has been on his own feet since June 4, the day of the incident.

“He has a long road ahead of him,” Gmoser, fundraiser organizer, said.

“I have had many friends and family reach out for financial assistance. I have set this up to assist with the financial uncertainty in the coming weeks/months.

Any help is greatly appreciated by Paul and will directly assist him in getting back to his new normal.”

As previously reported, first responders were called Friday afternoon to a home a half a mile up Pleasant Dale Hollow Road off Route 100, a couple of miles north of Kampsville,

where the FedEx driver had been attacked.

Heffington said the dogs were able to unlatch their enclosure and were able to roam.

When the FedEx driver made the delivery, the dogs reportedly attacked.

“He made a home delivery, and the dogs pretty much attacked him viciously,” Heffington said.

He reportedly sustained wounds to his hands, arms and legs.

“He was in pretty bad shape,” Heffington said.

One of the homeowners came home and found the delivery driver lying in the yard, so the phone call was made to emergency services, and area medical teams arrived shortly after.

Heffington said the dogs had their shots.

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speeding 26-34 mph over limit.

Callier, Darren D., dob 12-12-1995, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Carter, Kathleen R., dob 03-02-1961, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Hall, Brayden M., dob 11-05-2003, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Hicks, Sarah J., dob 02-14-1977, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Todd, Baxter A., dob 08-30-1999, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Ward, Conor W., dob 02-23-1996, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Stuckey, Dylan D., dob 10-04-1995, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Burr, Patrick Kenneth, dob 09-26-1971, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Smith, James C., dob 01-05-1972, not driving on right side of road.

Branham, Michele L., dob 10-28-1985, driving 11-14 mph above limit, unlawful possess cannabis/driver.

Tepen-Ennis, Sharon M., dob 11-141978, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Leezy, Tina M., dob 07-10-1969, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Sanford, Hunter S., dob 03-25-1996, operate uninsured motor vehicle, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Stewart, Richard A., dob 01-31-1983, driving on suspended license.

Loucks, Nick Thomas, dob 11-07-2004, speeding 35+ mph over limit.

Bradley, Jeffrey A., dob 05-24-1960, no valid registration/1st and 2nd.

Droege, Dennis G., dob 12-27-1958, leaving the scene.

Blackwell, Jace, dob 07-20-2001, reckless driving.

Buchanan, Halle R., dob 09-27-2004, driving 11-14 mph above limit.

Demoss, Kendall A., dob 03-12-1998, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Bove, Anthony J, dob 07-13-1968, speeding 26-34 mph over limit, operate uninsured motor vehicle.

Pace, Stephen M., dob 03-03-1956, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Norris, Clayton J., dob 03-16-1999, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Sellers, Dylan M., dob 11-25-1997, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Laing, Austin J., dob 08-29-1996, driving 21-25 mph above limit.

Mathews, Sharon M., dob 12-31-1970, driving 21-25 mph above limit, improper traffic lane usage.

Northcutt, William H., dob 10-21-1936, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Schmersahl, Michael F., dob 10-241965, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Crotchett, Blake C., dob 03-10-1998, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Klaas, Amanda D., dob 06-12-2002, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Mathews, Sharon M., dob 12-31-1970, driving 15-20 mph above limit.

Matthews, Jason D., dob 10-03-1994, driving 11-14 mph above limit.

White, Sydney C., dob 08-25-1998, speeding 26-34 mph over limit.

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CALHOUN COUNCIL FOR SENIOR NEWS

By Beverly Mosbarger The Calhoun County Senior Citizens Center Has Officially Reopened.

It has been a long time, and were glad to see each and everyone of you.

Thanks to all who came in for lunch and enjoyed the time to visit with the others that they have not seen in such a long time.

Business Hours 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Those who are over 60 please donate what you can afford and 60 and under there is a cost of $7.00 for the meal.

Thursday, July 8: Bbq beef, au gratin potatoes,

green beans, strawberry pretzel salad Friday, July 9: Marinated pork chop, sweet potatoes, butter beans, brownie, juice Monday, July 12: Hawaiian meatballs, zucchini, lima beans, bananas with pudding Tuesday, July 13: Apple smothered pork chop, cornbread stuffing, twice baked cauliflower, apricots, juice Wednesday, July 14: Smokey mountain chicken, cheesy hash browns, green beans, frosted cake, juice or fruit.

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Please call 618-576-9567 and we will assist you in any way we can.

The Secretary of State Mobile Unit is scheduled to be in Hardin on July 9, 2021 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

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25 years ago July 10, 1996 Harold and Helen Kraut hosted the first family reunion for the descendants of John and Maria (prononded Mariah) Kraut at the Calhoun County Fairgrounds on June 2, 1996. Approximately 200 people were present who enjoyed a carry-in dinner.

Families from five different states attended. The oldest member of the family present was Charles Kraut, eldest son of Herman and Florence Kraut.

The youngest present was Edward William Kraut, greatgreat grandson of Herman and Florence. The newest member of the Herman and Florence Kraut family, great-great grandson Tyler Andrew Long was born the day of the reunion.

Everyone had an enjoyable time visiting with cousins and family members for the first time in many years.

John Kraut immigrated to the United States from Germany around 1855.

He served in the Civil War sometime between 1860 and 1862, when he mustered out.

He lived for a short time in Hillsboro, Mo. In 1864, he married Della Maria PAte from Mississippi in Hillsboro. He and Maria came to Calhoun County in 1866 and purchased a small farm in Salt Spring Hollow, where they engaged as fruit farmers.

A pear tree that John planted still stands and bears fruit each year.

Of this marriage, six children were born: Herman, William, Mattie, Sophia, John and Charles.

The farm, a 100-year farm, remains in the Kraut family, now owned by Harold Kraut and occupied by Harold’s grandson, Daniel Bizaillion, his wife Donna, and three children, Mariah, Emily and Jacob.

50 years ago July 8, 1971 Calhoun County showed a total of 682 farms in the 1969 Census of Agriculture, according to figures released by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of the Census.

In the last previous Census of

Agriculture (1964), the number of farms reported in the county was 726.

Of the county’s total farms in 1969, 493 are reported as selling $2,500 or more of agricultural products in the year, as compared with 468 in 1964.

The report also shows average farm size in the county was 183.7 acres, and average value of these farms (land and buildings) was $41,592.

Other figures from the report are: Value of all farm products sold in 1969, $7,691,777; in 1964, $4988,050.

Value of all crops sold in 1969, $2,096,510; in 1964, $2,164,619.

Value of all livestock, poultry and their products sold in 1969, $5,571,864; in 1964, $2,767,792.

Reported for the first time in an agricultural census is information on the extent to which the corporate structure is being used by operators of farms from which agricultural products totaling $2,500 and over were sold.

Including family farms using this type of business structure, 3 of the county’s $2,500-and-over farms are incorporated.

Of the 682 farms in operation, there were 451 full owners, 148 part owners and 83 were operating farms as tenants in Calhoun in 1969.

The average farm in 1969 took in $11,278 compared to $6,871 in 1964, according to the census.

Farm production expenses in 1969 totaled $6,003,382, with 173 farms having operating expenses of $10,000 and over and 142 farms with expenses of $5,000 to $9,999.

There were 670 cars in operation by farmers in 1969; 608 trucks and 1,274 tractors, garden tractors and motor tillers.

Calhoun farmers listed 119 grain and bean combines and 283 corn pickers, corn heads and picker-shellers, as well as 161 pickup balers.

441 farmers reported they had 13,676 cattle and calves; 382 farmers owned 6,053 cows and heifers that had calved.

418 farms were raising 58,986

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hogs and pigs and 400 farmers had 13,134 litters of pigs farrowed between Dec. 1 of the preceding year and Nov. 30; 365 farms had 6,534 between Dec. 1 of the preceding year and May 31 and 369 farms had 6,600 pigs June 1 and Nov. 30.

There were 1,117 sheep and lambs, 194 horses and ponies; 48,591 chickens 3 months old or older; 47,356 hens and pullets of laying age, excluding started pullets.

75 years ago July 4, 1946 In a special service on June 30, a number of articles were dedicated to the Triune God in St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church at Brussels.

The articles dedicated were as follows: White altar paraments were given by Mrs. August Willenburg, her sons and daughters and their families in memory of Mr. Aug. Willenburg, a lifelong member of the congregation; the red altar paraments by Mr. and Mrs. John Jacobs as a thank offering for 25 years of happy married life; the purple altar paraments by the Dorcas Society and Pastor Schmid’s family; an agenda, by the children of this year’s Confirmation class comprised of Geraldine Hagen, Charles Schobernd and Walter Schmid; a cedar chest for the paraments, by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Herter as a thank offering, an appropriate chair and picture of Sallman’s “Christ the Good Shepherd” for the sacristy by the Sunday school teachers. Mrs. Mamie Kinder, Mrs. Gladys Kinder, Mrs. Nellie Halemeyer and Mrs. W. Schmid; and two scarf sets and curtains for the sacristy, by Mrs. Henry Jones and Mrs. Edith Bopp, respectively.

Pastor Schmid states that art glass windows with medallion pictures have been promised by different families of the church, and will be installed sometime in the latter part of September.

These various gifts to the church are being given in view of the eighty-fifth anniversary of the church, which the congregation plans to celebrate with appropriate services on Oct. 13 this year.

Sunday, July 7, at 10 a.m. (old time), Pastor Schmid will preach a special sermon on the topic, “The Old Paths,” wherein he will on the basis of the original copy of the first meeting of Oct. 13, 1861, when St. Matthew’s had its beginning, set forth the

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high purpose which the founders of the church had at that time.

All members and friends of the congregation are invited to be present.

100 years ago July 7, 1921 Prominent educators everywhere are deploring the fact that the younger generation of our country is becoming more and more demoralized.

Not only is the youth of our country today nearly totally devoid of respect for their parents and superiors, but also crime and lawlessness among young boys and girls is ever on the increase, and at such an alarming rate that our reformatories are becoming overfilled with boys and girls yet in their teens.

But whilst thinking men and women everywhere realize that there is something wrong with young America, only a few seem to know the true reason for it. Fewer still can prescribe a proper remedy against the evil.

Former Secretary of the Navy, Joseph Daniels, hit the nail squarely on the head, when he recently, before the convention of a great church body, said that the downfall of the American youth was due to the fact that the moral and religious training of the American child was sadly neglected.

He warned parents against the fallacy of leaving the moral bringing up of their children to the public schools. Our public schools, efficient as they are in teaching our children the fundamentals of secular knowledge, can never teach them religion and morality.

It is therefore up to the churches to save the American youth.

But how are the churches to teach your child the Golden rule and due respect for it; how is the church to make by means of God’s Word, a good Christian and a good moral citizen out of your child, if you do not cooperate with the church?

The church has its divine services every Sunday, also its Sunday schools, and some widea-wake churches have their Christian day schools where a thorough instruction in God’s Word is given your children.

Therefore you parents bring your children to church Sunday after Sunday. Send them to Sunday school and see to it that they prepare their lessons well at home.

And if you have a Christian day school in your community, send your child also there for a year or two at least.

For as St. Paul wrote to Timothy: “Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in

righteousness; that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.”

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Fourth of July happy campers at the Village of Kampsville Campgrounds

By CYNTHIA HAGGITT Calhoun News-Herald Camping and last year’s Fourth of July’s fireworks were canceled on Village of Kampsville Campground due to Covid-19, so this year’s private celebration held on the campgrounds and at The Pavillion, on Saturday, July 3 went out with a bang.

Kampsville Mayor Wade Gibson and his committee has worked diligently for this year’s event.

“This year’s attendance is the most I have ever seen.

The campground is packed for the fireworks and is full for camping. Everyone is having a good time,” Gibson said.

Gibson explained that he and his officials have been working hard to get the campgrounds up to speed for

the season.

“We have updated all the electricity throughout the grounds, had all the sewage lines cleaned out and remolded all the water pumps for running water," he said.

The campers and the grounds looked very festive this year. Campers were gathered with many family and friends celebrating their Fourth of July, laughing and enjoying themselves. Many campers decorated around their campsite areas with Fourth of July decorations.

Brad and Brenda Stockstill, just one of many campers on the grounds who are staying a month at the site, displayed on their fifth wheel camper an illuminated American flag to show off their patriotic spirit. According to Brenda Stockstill, most campers usu-

ally decorate to give their site a personal appeal for themselves. She said she found her American flag while shopping online and looking for a good deal.

“I found my flag on Amazon and I get complimented on it a lot," she said.

“We just love it here. It is a great way to celebrate with friends and the people here are good too," Stockstill's husband, Brad, said. "Also it is a mask friendly, meaning they don’t require people to wear a mask. It is their choice Most campers seemed to have the same opinion of the grounds that it is just a wonderful place to camp during holiday and for the summer.

“Wade has gone above and beyond for the campground.

It looks the best it ever has had,” Angie Holland, a friend of the Stockstills, said.

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Brenda and Brad Stockstill display their patriotic spirit on their camper, on Saturday July 3, for the Fourth of July celebration. The Stockstills are campers at the Village of Kampsville campgrounds.

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By CYNTHIA HAGGITT Calhoun News-Herald T-shirts, headband boppers, light-up blinking necklaces and a sea of red, white and blue were just some of the festive sights at The Pavillion's private celebration on Saturday, July 3.

Dressing up for Independence day is a great way kids like to show off their patriotic pride in the best way — DIY style.

Charlee and Greta Burch, who are sisters, did just that by making their own flag T-shirts, instead of purchasing a shirt for the Fourth of July at a local department store.

According to the girls’ mother, last year they did not get to do anything or create anything for July 4 because of COVID-19 shutdown.

The girls made their T-shirts at school specifically for the private Kampsville celebration held at The Pavillion this past

Saturday, July 3.

The girls chimed in unanimously by saying they took a lot of thought and time into how they made their T-shirts with their teacher at school.

“We put cardboard under the shirt so paint wouldn’t go through it, and then I taped it out and painted the flag on my T-shirt with a brush and sponge," Charlee Burch said.

“I stamped out my shirt with stars, swirls and hearts.

I love it,” Burch’s little sister Greta added.

DIY-style projects are not unheard of for making apparel for the holidays season. DIY clothing such as shirts, dresses or hair accessories are widely done especially around the Fourth of July.

There are so many beautiful fourth of July shirt designs to choose from.

Depending on your child's age, you can involve them in this and create lasting memories together. The best

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Creative sisters Charlee and Greta Burch show off their DIY Fourth of July T-shirts on Saturday, July 4, at The Pavillion.

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By JARAD JARMON Calhoun News-Herald The annual registration in the Brussels School District can now be done online, and is set to save the district and parents time.

Brussels acquired access student management software, TeacherEase, in the summer of last year, and now it is ready to go online.

“We didn’t think we would have time to get the program up and running, so we held it off until this year, so that we would have time to work it up,” District Secretary Ann Williams said. “We have had really great technical health from the company to get it up and running.”

Outside of allowing registration to be done from home, it is also set to

streamline the process.

“It will save the parents. We have usually been doing it by paper packet, which means every year they have got to write the same information out for each child,” Williams said.

“This way, all the information is already in the system that I’ve put in last year, so when they go to register online, that information will come up. They will not have to re-enter it.

They can just check that it is accurate and updated.”

It will not only save time for the parents but the staff at the school as well, who will now not have to re-enter some of the information.

More information about online registration can be found on Brussels Community School District Facebook page or by calling 618-883-2131.

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217-243-3371

217-243-3333

800-851-6039

Chad Tullis

Monte Keltner

Justin Degroot

Corbin Tullis

Tom Pranger

Greg Kelly

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

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JACKSONVILLECHRYSLERDODGE.NET JACKSONVILLE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM 1600 W. Morton, Jacksonville, Illinois

217-243-3371

217-243-3333

800-851-6039

Chad Tullis

Monte Keltner

Justin Degroot

Corbin Tullis

Tom Pranger

Greg Kelly

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

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