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Christmas Week was enjoyed by all. The church services were beautifully decorated and depicted the reason for the season. The Christmas Concert by the Exertainment Company was delightful, and the New Year’s get togethers celebrated a time to make resolutions, and to start anew for a new year in 2026.
Some of the families getting together were Eldon and Christine Johnes, and family, Irene Wallendorf, and family, Virgil and Angeline Klaas and family, Bernie and Robin Hillen, and family, Lindy and Martha Bick, and family, Brad and Anna Rose, and family, Linda Russell, and family, and Vera Ann Klockenkemper, and her family, and all the Batchtown residents, and all our readers. We wish you a wonderful New Year!
Pat and Maureen Tepen had their family with them Sunday at St. Joseph’s Church.in Meppen. They are Justin and Renee Swingler, and their three daughters, twins, Ava and Ellies, and baby Lainey Swingler of Hutsonville, Il. Everyone enjoyed seeing and visiting with them.
A public Announcement for everyone is Calhoun County. The Marvin Richter Government Building is going to celebrate the close of the Bicentennial Year and welcoming the USA 250th Anniversary on Friday, Jan. 9, from 3 p.m. at 6 p.m. It is located at the Marvin Richter Government Building at 301 South County Road, Hardin. They are celebrating the completion of accessibility improvements at the Marvin Richter Government Building. Open house features the newly completed elevator and handicap-accessible improvements… There will be snacks and refreshments. Calhoun County history displays and bicentennial highlights. A look ahead to the 250th anniversary of the United States. All residents and visitors are welcome to come and celebrate the open house.
The Cornerstone Church in Batchtown has a Sunday service at 10:45 a.m., and a Bible Class every Wednesday, at 9:00 a.m. Everyone is welcome.
Batchtown St. Barbara Catholic Church has a daily mass on Saturday at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome. St. Joseph’s in Meppen has a daily mass on Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. and Sunday mass at 8 p.m. until the end of May 2026. Everyone is welcome.
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New Year
May peace and love be with you.
As another year draws to a close,
For Christmas brings again
The understanding friendship knows.
The memories of days gone by
Come again in December.
A tree, a wreath paper bell,
For days that you remember.
The humble and the great will sing
The joyful Christmas song,
While kind thoughts bring near again.
Friends to help the year along.
– Alberta Dredla
