Point News – September 14, 2022
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By Carol Sue Carnes
618-883-2333
The calendar says fall is near and there has certainly been a change in the weather since the weekend. From upper 80s last week down to a high of 60* predicted for today. Looking forward to a wonderful fall season ahead.
Well the Calhoun County Fair for 2022 is now history. Rain threatened on Saturday night but moved on to south Calhoun instead. All the festivities were enjoyed by the many who attended. Lots of carnival rides, tractor pull, demolition derby, talent show and the pageant event each evening. Congratulations to the new Miss Calhoun, Lucy Kallal, Junior Miss Caroline Adams and Little Miss Karson Hillen. 1st Runner Up Alessa Ray. Best wishes to them in the year ahead! Also to Calhoun’s 2021 Miss Calhoun Alexis Klocke and her court, thank you so much for the wonderful job you all did representing our county in the past year.
On Tuesday, Aug. 30, nine Veterans from the Brussels American Legion Post enjoyed the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight to Washington, DC. Before heading to Springfield the three schools, Brussels High School, Brussels Grade School and St. Mary’s School lined up to wish them well and present each one with a goody bag. Those on the flight were Gary Fortschneider, Bernard Snyders, Paul Droege, Elden Kinder, Dennis Greenlief, Ronnie Pohlman, Dennis Tepen, Paul Reichman and John Fix. Accompanying them were Angie Willman, Eric Tepen and Greg Pohlman. It was a day they will remember for years to come. Seeing the World War II Memorial, Vietnam Veterans and Korean War Memorials, Washington Monument, Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, Iwo Jima US Marine Corps Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, Air and Space Museum and the US Air Force Memorial. What a wonderful tribute to these men and others on this Land of Lincoln Honor Flight, many thanks to them for their service to our country.
On Thursday, Sept. 1, Jerri Lynn Klemme and her birthday buddy Lynette Tepen Macauley enjoyed a wonderful day together celebrating their natal day. Johna Tepen and Mary Kay Klemme planned the event for a fun-filled day in downtown St. Louis. They visited the Aquarium, rode the ferris wheel and then had lunch at The Foundry. Afterwards they visited the Arch museum and took the tram ride to the top where they got some awesome photos of the St. Louis skyline. They both wish to thank Johna and Mary Kay for planning a fantastic day together. Many more “happy ones” Jerri Lynn and Lynette.
The Beasley family held a reunion on Labor Day at Pere Marquette State Park. Many were in attendance to enjoy the delicious Beasley fish, along with fried chicken and lots of side dishes and desserts. Among those attending from this area was Paula (Beasley) Herter, Chad and Melissa Nolte and family and Kenny and Patty (Beasley) Friedel and family.
Congratulations to Patrick Meyer and Ellyn Thorson who were wed on Saturday, Sept. 3, at the Pear Tree Estate Wedding Venue in Champaign. The wedding ceremony was followed by a reception and later a dance for all those in attendance. Patrick is the son of Charlie Meyer (and the late Ellen) Meyer of Meppen and Ellyn is the daughter of Evan and Stacy Thorson of the Champaign area. Attending from this area was Joyce Meyer, along with 15 members of her family. Traveling the furthest was Karen Rose Steppan of Orlando, Fla., daughter of Donna Steppan of Brussels. Best wishes to the newlyweds!
Over Labor Day weekend the descendants of the late Henry “Hank” and Anna Fortschneider enjoyed a wonderful family reunion together. Hosting the whole hog roast for the Fortschneider and Gifford families was Bobby and Lynn Gifford. All those in attendance brought delicious side dishes and desserts. Approximately 50 family members were present for the occasion. Attending from this area were Margie Carnes, Steve and Erin Carnes, Emmet, Halle and Lainey, Leonard and Joyce Fortschneider, Mary Jo Kress and Nathaniel and Alicia Presley and family.
Congratulations to Ethan Harbert and Elizabeth Vogel who were wed on Saturday at St. Mary’s Church in Brussels. A reception and dance followed at the K. C. Hall in Hardin. Elizabeth is the daughter of Wayne and Lisa Vogel of Golden Eagle. Best wishes to the newlyweds!
My visitors on Sunday afternoon were John and Caleb Carnes. While John did the mowing, Caleb attended the Calhoun Co. Fair parade, demolition derby, etc. with friends from this area. Many thanks John for all you got accomplished for me once again.
Debbie (Eberlin) Tepen had a notice inside the area church bulletins. She is working with a charitable organization called “Stitches for Life.” It’s a group of ladies who enjoy sewing and sew for other charitable organizations. They are in need of fabric and sewing notions (thread, needles, bias tape, etc). If you have anything to donate to her cause please contact her at datepen@yahoo.com and she will make arrangements to pick it up and get it to the organization. She is also looking for sewing machines, working or not, as they have someone who repairs them.
Birthday Blessings this week to Kelly Schulte, Jamison Fortschneider, Tammy Schulze, Amber Ewen, Brittney Ferguson, Don Dickey, Tom Rose, Mitchell Willman, Bob Banghart and all others celebrating their natal day at this time.
Happy Anniversary to Steve and Erin Carnes, Larry and Marcia Hattemar, Mick and Christi LaMarsh and all other couples celebrating their wedding anniversary this week.
With 9/11 being yesterday and such a horrible reminder of what took place 21 years ago, I have chosen a prayer for this day. Also referred to as Patriot Day, to commemorate the lives of so many that died in the 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon in Virginia and those who perished when the hijacked United Airlines Flight crash in Pennsylvania. We also honor the first responders, firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency workers, etc. who answered the call to duty and the many who were killed. The lives of 2,977 innocent people were cut short on that day. It’s considered one of the most unconscionable tragedies in our country’s history. Let us never forget what happened on that day or those who lost their lives.
Father of mercies and God of all comfort, be with those who are hurting. As we remember the many lives lost this day, as well as the heroic efforts of the first responders, we are humbled by the brevity of life. Preserve our nation from future attacks and, even more, guard our hearts from the attacks of the evil one. May we remember this day and every day in light of eternity. In Jesus’ name, Amen
