COVID-19 vaccinations are now available to the public — anyone age 18 and older — at HSHS St. Joseph Hospital Breese.
They are being administered by appointment only, but will be available to anyone — not just those who live and work in Clinton County.
No walk-in administrations of the vaccine will be done.
In addition, residents from neighboring counties could sign up at St. Joseph's Hospital to receive the vaccine there.
The Hospital Sisters Health Systems facilities are offering Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines to patrons seeking a COVID-19 vaccine.
Zach Yoder, chief nursing officer at the hospital, said last week the Clinton County Health Department is allocating 480 doses of the Moderna vaccine, to assist with the distribution.
Yoder said the hospital received direction from the county health department in enabling them to offer the vaccines to those age 18 and older.
Vaccinations will be done by appointment, using the hospital's free MyChart portal.
Those interested in the vaccines should:
1. Go to www.hshsmyhealthrecord.com.
2. Login or create a MyChart account by clicking “Sign Up Now.”
3. Under Quick Links, click “COVID-19 Vaccine Link.”
4. Click “COVID-19 Vaccination” and answer questions on eligibility to schedule a "first dose" vaccine appointment.
If appointments are full, patrons should check back as additional days and times will be added based on available vaccine supplies and clinic days.
As far as restrictions on who can receive a vaccine, Yoder said if a person has any questions on when they should get the vaccine, the hospital would encourage them to talk with their primary care provider or the health department.
Clinton County voters went to the polls — early and on Tuesday — to cast votes in the consolidated election for their choice in municipal leaders.
The results are partial and unofficial for contested and uncontested municipal offices in the county due to the Breese Journal's press time.
Voter turnout was at 20%, with all 39 precincts reporting after 10 p.m., according to the county clerk and recorder's office.
In Breese, voters cast 590 ballots (78%) for Kevin Timmermann, the sole candidate for mayor.
Timmermann, an alderman in the city's Ward 3, replaces outgoing mayor Charlie Hilmes, who opted not to seek another term.
In the race for city clerk, Sandy Hemann was leading incumbent Erin Hamilton, 500-126 votes (66% to 16%).
In the race for Ward 1 alderman, Bryan Eversgerd was leading Nicholas Conrad, 107-17 votes (81% to 12%).
In a three-way race for Ward 3 alderman, Terry B. Fields polled 144 votes (47%), to Tricia Buehne's 72 (23%), and Chris Hamilton's 52 (16%).
The winner will fill the vacancy left by Timmermann's run for mayor.
In uncontested offices, Alderman Bob Berndsen (124 votes) will return to serve Ward 4, Bill Fischer (100 votes) is back to serve in Ward 2, and Robert Venhaus (575 votes) returns as Breese city treasurer.
ALBERS
Stephen Schomaker was re-elected village president, and Jeff Timmermann, Kevin Kenow and Kent Schwierjohn return as village trustees.
AVISTON
Michael Kampwerth led John Kues, 544-221 votes (67% to 27%) to succeed Dale Haukap as village president.
In a five-way race for village trustee, voters were to choose three.
Vote totals were: Matthew Kohnen, 444 (55%); Kevin Eversgerd, 440 (54%); Curtis Albers, 416 (51%); Doris Goestenkoers, 351 (43%); and Troy Kapp, 303 (37%).
BARTELSO
John B. Wilken was re-elected village president, and Mike Gebke the village clerk.
For village trustee, voters retained incumbents Richard Winkeler and Ryan Hoerchler and chose newcomer Adam Maue.
Left: Mater Dei senior Sally Albers (7) and junior Riley Kleber (21) put up the blocks against Gibault’s Maddie Davis last Tuesday. Right: Mater Dei senior setter Jessie Timmermann sends a set to the outside in the first game of the Lady Knights’ sweep over Gibault last Tuesday at Fred Rakers Court. Timmermann had 19 assists. (Photos by Jeremy Chawgo) The Mater Dei Lady Knights volleyball team won their lone match last week in fine fashion with a 25-18, 25-16 win over a talented Gibault squad last Tuesday at Fred Rakers Court at the Dennis V. Trame Center.
Mater Dei got off to a slow start with a pair of errors and an ace from Gibault’s Ryley Lehmann.
MD junior Tori Mohesky got the Lady Knights going with a kill while senior Kenadi Barriger followed with a block before senior Jessie Timmermann line up an ace for a 6-4 Mater Dei lead.
“We had our top serve receivers out of the match,” said Mater Dei head coach Chad Rakers who was missing Audrey Lampe with an injured back. “That’s a huge step with some new girls coming in. They know the other team is going to attack them.”
Gibault got a kill from Molly Penberthy and Abby Grohmann while the Lady Knights got smashes from Mohesky and Myah Helmkamp. Mohesky followed with an ace as Mater Dei moved their lead to 10-8.
After a kill from the Hawks’ Ande Grohmann, the Lady Knights went on a 4-0 run with two errors from GHS, a kill from Timmermann and an ace from Sally Albers. MD led 14-9.
Junior Riley Kleber sandwiched a pair of Mater Dei errors with a kill to move their cushion to 15-11.
Mohesky followed with a trio of kills with Barriger adding one of her own as MD distanced themselves with a 19-13 margin.
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