Point News – January 16, 2025

By Editor | January 14, 2025 |

By Carol Sue Carnes
618-883-2333

After the heavy snowfall on January 4, we did have another 2+ inches on Thursday night and into Friday. Daytime temperatures remained below freezing until Sunday, Jan. 12 when it reached 42 degrees. Weather forecast now for Monday through Wednesday in the mid to upper 20’s and then next weekend back in the 40’s for a couple days. Difficult to decide how to dress, especially if you have outdoor work or other activities.
John and Kelley Heffington, Brantley and Graceyn of Golden Eagle and Jon and Melanie Tepen and sons Logan and Colin of Batchtown drove to New Orleans where they spent the night, after checking out Bourbon and Royal streets and enjoying Cajun food. On Saturday, Dec. 27, they boarded the Carnival Liberty Cruise Ship for their 3rd Annual Cruise for a week during the holidays. They report the food was fantastic, country music entertainment after dinner every night. New Years Eve and day were spent on the island of Roatan in the Honduras where they enjoyed more delicious food and entertainment, riding ATV’s, ziplining and snorkeling. They returned to the port of New Orleans on Friday and headed home Saturday, hitting the bad weather and having to stay overnight in Sikeston, MO before finally getting back home the following day.
The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department welcomed Deputy Zach Smith recently. Congratulations to Zach who was sworn in on Dec. 17 by Judge Charles H.W. Burch. Deputy Smith has been a lifelong resident of Calhoun County and resides in Hardin. In early December he graduated from the Southwestern Illinois Police Academy. Prior to that he served as a Corrections Officer with the Pike County Sheriff’s Department.
Best wishes to Miss Calhoun County, Colleen Schumann who will represent Calhoun County at the Miss IL County Queen Pageant in Springfield, IL on Jan. 18. An Open House was held on Sunday afternoon at the Straight Home Bar and Grill in Hardin. Many family members and friends stopped by to visit and wish her good luck.
On Sunday afternoon I drove to St. Charles, MO and met Dennis and Shelly Scherer of Wright City and rode with them to the Old Stone Chapel on south Main Street. There we attended the Surprise Retirement Party for Brian Wegener. Financial Advisor for Thrivent Financial. A wonderful dinner and cocktails were served to over 120 people present for the wonderful occasion. My late husband and I joined Thrivent back in 1958, when it was called Aid Association for Lutherans, having life insurance policies through their company and later when our children were born. Later we had IRA’s, mutual funds or whatever was to our advantage and for the last 30+ years Brian was our advisor. The Old Stone Chapel is a historic event venue, built in the 1800’s, that has been restored to mint condition for weddings, receptions, a ballroom for dances and other events.
Two Rivers Coffee began hosting a Saturday morning Brunch and features a different music artist each week. On Jan. 4 they featured Taylor Swift inspired brunch, music and activities. Jan. 11 was Olivia Rodrigo, singer and songwriter. All ages are welcome to attend. Their hours are Monday through Friday 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to noon. Closed on Sundays. They serve breakfast each morning and soups, salads and sandwiches for lunch. Their phone # 618-368-2130. And if you like flavored coffee drinks they feature over 20 different kinds.
Time to mark your calendar for Feb. 15 and 16, St. Mary’s School Annual Benefit. It starts at 4 p.m. with a chicken dinner, eat in or carry out. Then a silent auction, raffle, card draws, etc.
Birthday Blessings this week to my son John Carnes of Edwardsville and daughter Cyndi Axford of Chesterfield, MO. Also Blake Kamp, Dakota Schulte, Debbie Kamp, Amanda Brodbeck, Dorothy (Kiel) Johnes, Agnes Kamp, Mary Vogel, Brad Macauley and all others celebrating their natal day at this time.
Happy Anniversary to Elden and Susan Kinder, Tommy and Sharon Ennis and all other couples celebrating their wedding anniversary this week.
With the recent snowstorm hitting the county everyone that could stay home was happy to do so and therefore news is quite scarce at this time.
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Prayer for the Day
Heavenly Father, Thank you for this new day. Bless us with wisdom, strength and kindness in all we do. Guide our hearts to share love and patience with others. Protect us from harm and help us fulfill our tasks with joy and purpose. Wrap Your arms around the hurt, the lost, the sad and the broken and show them Your love. We trust in Your care always. Amen