Batchtown News

By Editor | September 16, 2025 |

By Marcy Klockenkemper
618-396-2468

The Batchtown Woman’s Club had their monthly meeting, Thursday, Sept. 18, at 6:30 p.m. at the Fill Inn Station in Batchtown. They discussed their Aug. 24 Game Day and planned the coming Halloween Trick or Treat Night on Oct. 31. at the Village Hall. The candy is ready. The ladies will set a time to put it into bags to give to the children. Monetary gifts were made to the Fire Dept., the ambulance, the veterans, the town, etc., paper supplies for the schools, and St. Vincent De Paul. Arrangements are being made for future monetary gifts, and items that we have helped in the past. Members present were Jean Tepen, Karen Friedel, Robin Hillen, Marilyn Klockenkemper, Elaine Titus, and Marcy Klockenkemper.
The Girl Scouts will meet this coming Friday, Sept. 19, at St. Matthews Lutheran Hall. Call the leaders Olivia Broadbeck, Debbie Kamp, and Diane Tepen about the meeting time. New members are encouraged to call.
The Batchtown Lucky Clovers 4-H Club will be meeting soon. Members and those who want to be members are encouraged to call the Leaders, Rosemary Barczewski, and Liz Sievers about the date of the Fall meeting.
Robin Hillen attended the seventh and eighth grade Regional Basketball game held at Calhoun High School. Calhoun won 14-3. Robin and other Grandparents also attended Grandparents Day Thursday at Calhoun Grade School.
An EMT Class is starting on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Central Ambulance Shed at 208 French Street Hardin, IL. It is behind the Health Dept. It is an in-person class Monday through Thursday, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The requirements are that students must be 16 years of age, have a high school diploma, or GED certificate to attend the class. There are three contact people that you can call: Roger Witskin at 1-618-335-9830, Mark White at 1-217-209-2953, and Gary Bell at 1-618-556-8310. Everyone is welcome to attend the EMT classes.
There will be a Woman’s Prayer Breakfast at 7 a.m. in Meppen at St. Joseph’s Church on Sept. 27th. It will include breakfast, prayer, reflection, and fellowship. Providing an opportunity for women to strengthen their faith and grow in community. If you have questions, call Katie Bick at 618-978-3567.
The Duck Race in Hardin, sponsored by St. Norbert’s School is coming up on Sunday, Sept. 28. The Duck Race at the Riverfront will be available now. Be sure to get yours! If you would like to be a vendor, contact Madison Bailey. The Duck Race Tickets are also available at the Fill Inn Station in Batchtown. They are $5 each or 6 for $25, or 13 for $50. You know the old saying, “Don’t you know Ducky your really quite lucky, so much luckier than Me.” Try your luck, get a duck!
The Walk for Life is also Sunday, Sept. 28, at the William Harmon Memorial Park in Hardin at 11 a.m. Come and walk and support the gift of Life.Tee Shirts will be available to purchase and wear on the walk. Everyone is welcome. The Thrive Proactive Agency from Alton will be there to show support, and to share with the group how they help mothers and their babies, and how we can help them in this mission.
The Batchtown Octoberfest is being planned on Main Street in Batchtown Sunday, Oct.5. The proceeds are used for expenses for the Town Recreational Building, the Village Hall, The Franke Ball Park, the Fire Dept., the ambulance, Christmas lights, Santa, and his Christmas bag of treats for the kids, etc. The day and the events, and time they occur, will be available as we get closer to the time of the event.
St. Francis of Assisi Fall Dinner will be held Sunday, Oct. 19 in the Church Gymnasium at the St. Norberts School in Hardin, Il. Dinners and Carryout’s will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A Sweet Shop, Crafts, and Raffle will also be available to buy, or take a chance on. Come and enjoy this tasty and fun outing.
The Cornerstone Church in Batchtown has Sunday services at 10:45 a.m. Bible Class is held every Wednesday at 9 a.m. Everyone is welcome.
The Hardin Senior Center is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A tasty, nutritious meal is served to all. Come by and visit.
St. Vincent De Paul Society Food Pantry, and Clothing Store is open from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. every Wednesday except the fifth Wednesday of the month. St. Vincent DePaul Society helps with rent, utilities, mortgage, GED, and help with other agencies. Call the volunteer hot line at 1-618-310-1141 for assistance.
St. Vincent DePaul Society’s funds are down. All help is needed now.
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The Lord Knows You
Remember, the Lord knows you
Better than you know yourself,
So with this reassurance,
You should always seek His help.
Whenever you have troubles,
And nothing makes any sense,
And everyone is against you –
God will come to your defense.
For after all, He made you,
Yes, your mind, body, and soul,
And no one knows you better,
Or shall ever love you so.
– Steven Michael Schumacher