Batchtown News – September 2023

By Editor | September 12, 2023 |

By Marcy Klockenkemper
618-396-2468

The Calhoun County Fair weather was perfect. Sunny and pleasant. It was enjoyed by many from the county and visitors from other places. All there to see aspects of the fair. It was held Thursday thru Sunday Sept. 7-10 with special events held each day.
The crowning of Miss Calhoun County was held Sunday evening. The royal Court are Miss Calhoun County, Ella Sievers, Junior Miss Britney Hayn, and Little Miss, Grace Brady.
The kids enjoyed the carnival rides, cotton candy, corn dogs, and playing with friends. The Talent Show, the Horse Show, Tractor Pulls, and Demolition Derby were all crowd pleasers.
The Educational Building had some fine work in it. The M-1 and M-2 entries were fantastic, artistic, and interesting to see.
The Parade at noon was outstanding with several decorated floats, the Calhoun Band, various organizations, businesses, local Fire Dept Trucks, and Veterans from our Legion Posts were represented.
One can think of this year’s entries, displays, floats, and ideas and plan for the 2024 Fair for next year. A good time was had by all.
St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry and Clothing Store is open every Wed. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., except for months with 5 Wednesdays. It is closed on the 5th Wednesday.
Annie Rose and Henry Kinder were married Aug. 26, 2023. All enjoyed the wedding. Annie made a beautiful bride. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kinder.
All the Rose girls enjoyed the fair this weekend and the beautiful weather.
Henry and Annie’s son, Henry, celebrated his 6th birthday on Monday, Sept.11. He is playing soccer this year and scored his first goal last week.
Harper Hartle turned 1 on Saturday, Sept. 9. She celebrated with a party including family and friends. Happy birthday Harper, have a fun year.
Kenny and Bette Eilerman, and Bryan and Lisa Lumpkin made tomato juice over the weekend. They worked hard and made l00 quart jars.
There will be an EMT class starting Sept. 25 and continuing until March. They are meeting at the ambulance shed or Knights of Columbus Building. More information will be available next week.
St. Vincent DePaul helps with rent, utilities, mortgage, GED, and other agencies. Call the volunteer hotline at 1-618-310-1141 and a volunteer will assist you.
Irene Wallendorf had a nice visit with her granddaughter, Lindsey, and her children over the weekend.
Try Smiling
When the weather suits you not,
Try smiling,
When your coffee isn’t hot,
Try smiling
When your neighbors don’t do right,
Or your relatives all fight.
Sure tis hard, but then you might
Try smiling,
Doesn’t change the things of course
Just smiling,
And it seems to help your case,
Brightens up a gloomy place,
Then it sort of rests your face –
Just smiling.
– Unknown