By Marcy Klockenkemper
618-396-2468
The Calhoun Volleyball Warriors played at Bloomington Saturday and won the State Championship Game.
The Calhoun Football Warriors played their game Saturday and lost 16-7 to Camp Point. They ended the season with a great record. Congratulations team!
The Calhoun eighth graders played at Perry Saturday. They won Second Place in the Perry Tournament. The players on the team were: Nicholas Rose, Ryan Baalman, Brode Eilerman, Henry Eilerman, Trenton Rose, and Richard Gibbs. The coaches on the team were: Aaron Baalman, and Andy Baalman. Congratulations to you all!
The Batchtown Woman’s Club will meet at The Fill Inn Station Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 6:00 p.m. The members will discuss the Christmas Fruit Baskets that they will be making for the Batchtown folks who have lost a loved one, have been ill, or have had a tragedy, or lose. The members will make the baskets and deliver them on a day picked close to Christmas.
The Calhoun Entertainment Company Christmas Program is Sunday, Dec. 8th at 2 p.m. at St. Anselm’s Hall in Kampsville. The program is directed by Jerry Sievers. This year there will be five parts to the program. The Guitar Class, the Children’s Choir, a Jr. High School Band, a High School Band, and the CEC Choir, followed by refreshments at the end of the program.
Linda Russell, Judy Lamer, and Marcy Klockenkemper had a sister’s day out Thursday. They went to Nick’s in Jerseyville for lunch, and then went shopping.
The Bible Class presented by Joyce Vogel of Blessed Trinity Parish is held at St. Mary’s Hall in Brussels, Monday evening at 6:30 p.m. The class is studying the Book of St. Matthew. It is a video presentation that follows the Bible narrative. There are still a few chapters left before completion. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Brenda Sievers and her crew of Christmas helpers are putting up the Christmas lights and decorations. Christmas will be beautiful as usual in Batchtown. The Christmas lights are lite the Friday night after Thanksgiving.
Vera Ann Klockenkemper visited Ted and Elda Hayn and daughters Tammy and Tonya Sunday at their home.
Jeremy and Angie Russell, and daughters: Zoe, and Sadie visited Linda Russell Sunday. They planned a Thanksgiving meal for the family that will be held at Grandma Linda’s house.
The Cornerstone Church has a Bible Class every Wed. morning at 9 a.m. in the church basement. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Happy birthday to Bernie Hillen who celebrated his birthday Nov. 12.
The Senior Center serves their dinner meal between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. Stop by and enjoy the good food and visit with the seniors. Bingo is played twice a month and is listed on the board of events being offered at the Senior Center, and in the “The News and Views,” monthly publication. The Senior Center can help you find answers to questions that many seniors are seeking answers to.
Michelle Meyer from Golden Eagle taught a painting class at the Ill. Riverdock Restaurant Saturday night. This is the second class this year.
We sadly announce that Marie Held, (Mossman), age 104, of Brussels, passed away Wed., Nov. 13. She was married to Robert Held Sr. and he preceded her in death. Marie is survived by her children, Robert, (Bob) Jr. (Bonnie) Held, James(Jim), (Sharon) Held, Sharon McLeod, and Barb Ward. Marie is survived by her grandchildren, and great-.grandchildren.
Bob and Marie operated the Shell Station in Brussels for many years. Marie was very active in St. Mary’s Church, and St. Mary’s Altar Society. She enjoyed quilting, and other artistic projects. Marie was well known in the community and was a member of the Brussels Woman’s Club. She will be missed. Her friendly, and jolly personality will always be remembered.
Visitation was held Sunday evening, Nov. 17, and the funeral mass was held Monday, Nov. 18. At St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Brussels with burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Aiden Eilerman celebrated his 9th birthday with a basketball game, and birthday party with his classmates at the Town Hall in Batchtown. The boys enjoyed the game, and birthday refreshments of pizza, hot wings, cupcakes, and birthday cake. Aidens siblings, Addi, Abbott, and Asher, and other relatives also joined Aiden on his birthday. All had a good time. Happy birthday Aiden.
St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry and Clothing Store is open this Wednesday, and every Wednesday except the fifth Wednesday of the month
St. Vincent DePaul helps with Rent, Utilities, Mortgage, GED, and Help with other Agencies. Call the volunteer hotline at 1-618-310-1141 for assistance.
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Simplicity
I find my joy in the simple things,
A sky at dawn,
A bird that sings,
The fleeing glimpse of a startled fawn,
The glory of the first red rose,
A summer breeze that softly blows.
A tree, a leaf, a star that’s clear,
A mountain, far away, yet near.
But most of all I love the brook
That flows into a shady nook,
To form a well of mystery
Within the forest’s majesty.
– Hilary Shannon Shirey