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Weekend Wrap-Up - November 18, 2007

Holiday Happenings Opens Christmas Season In Red Bud

During Sunday’s Red Bud Holiday Happenings, Lydia Wright tells Santa Claus what she wants for Christmas. Santa looked over Wright’s Christmas gift list, checked it twice and made sure she was very nice this year.

Waterloo VFW Serves Up Turkey Dinners

Waterloo VFW and Ladies Auxiliary members served countless plates of food during today’s annual VFW Turkey Day. The meal featured turkey, dressing, corn, green beans, mash potatoes and gravy and home-made pumpkin pie.

St. Paul UCC of Waterloo will present a Grand Christmas on December 2, beginning at 7 p.m. The program will feature St. Paul’s pianists on grand pianos, accompanied by the church orchestra. The event is free and open to the public.

Santa Claus Comes To Town In Columbia

Santa Claus knows that Jarrod Burgdorf has been very nice this year. Jarrod attended the Columbia Christmas Walk with his parents, Sharron and Ken.

First Deer Season Harvests Many Bucks And Does

Justin Scheibe of Valmeyer shot an 8-point-buck in the woods in rural Monroe County. – photo by Carol Floarke

The first shotgun deer hunting season kicked off this weekend with numerous hunters heading out into the woods hoping to catch the big one. One of the top deer harvested in Monroe County is reported to be Carl Vogt’s 219-pound, 14-point buck.

“It was shot in the woods at an undisclosed location in Monroe County,” said Mark Vogt, one of Carl’s sons.

John Niebruegge’s 205-pound buck is atop the leader board at Eschy’s and Fountain Inn. The biggest doe at Fountain Inn was brought in by Calvin Eckert, at 130-pounds. Corey Vogt’s 100-pound doe is tops at Eschy’s.

“These two weights may lead all the way through the second deer season,” said Fountain Inn owner Jeanette McClellan.

In Randolph County, there were more than 220 deer checked in at the Red Bud Deer Fest. Tyler Lynch had the top buck at 224 pounds. Julie Imming’s 130-pound doe was tops in that class.

The second firearm season is Nov. 29 through Dec. 2.

“We’ll be open and ready at Eschy’s for the second deer season,” said Maribeth Eschmann.

Morrison-Talbott Library Historic Preservation Program
Robin Siedle of Sassafras Pottery is providing information on what is offered at her shop, a paint your own pottery shop. She will be painting on bisque Monday, Nov. 19, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., and Monday, Nov. 26, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Barb Schrieber will provide information on her art classes and will work on her current projects Tuesday, Nov. 20, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Entries are still being accepted for the Taste of Literature 2008 tickets by dropping due date slips in the container at the return book counter. Drawings will be held in November, December and January. The event will be held Friday, February 1, and tickets may be purchased at the library for $10.

Morrison-Talbott Calendar of Events
Mon., Nov. 19, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.: Artist at Work – Robin Siedle of Sassafras Pottery
Tue., Nov. 20, 2 to 4:30 p.m.: Artist at Work – Barb Schrieber
Thu. and Fri., Nov. 22-23: Library Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
Wed., Nov. 26, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.: Artist at Work – Robin Siedle of Sassafras Pottery
Thu., Nov. 27, 10 a.m.: Preschool Story Time Christmas Art Project. 7 p.m.: Bestsellers Book Club “Septembers of Shiraz” by Dalia Sofer. 7 p.m.: Historic Preservation Program by Rebecca Hunter, teacher and author.

Those celebrating birthdays in Waterloo on Monday, Nov. 18, are former Waterloo Police Chief Joe Maul, 65; Kenny Niemann, 60; and restaurateur Jeff Vogt, 50.

Recent Obituaries
Johnny F. DeRossett, 61, of Columbia, died Nov. 16. Survivors include wife, Bernadine DeRossett. Survivors include daughters Lore Harmon, Bobbie (Doug) Lintzenich of Mascoutah, Jonnie (John) Stover and Melanie (John) Garland; siblings Gene (Kathy) Walker Stan Cox and Kris Cox; and sister, Maureen Davis. Visitation is Monday, Nov. 19, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Lawlor Funeral Home in Columbia. Funeral is Tuesday, Nov. 20, 10 a.m., at Lawlor.

Warren H. Dannehold, 87, of Waterloo, died Nov. 17, in St. Louis, Mo. Survivors include children Diane (Gene) Hoffmann and Janell (Mike) Waters; sisters Alberta (Emmett) Hicks, Kathleen Straub and Rosalie (Harold) Baum; and brothers Harold (Irene) Dannehold and Eugene Dannehold. He was preceded in death by wife, Edna F. Dannehold; and sister, Evelyn Janson. He was a member of Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Waterloo, Monroe County Farm Bureau, Monroe County Soil and Water District and Monroe County Taxpayers Association. Visitation is Tuesday, Nov. 20, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Quernheim Funeral Home. Funeral is Wednesday, Nov. 21, at Quernheim.

Leona E. Wetzler nee Schneider, 95, of Rockville, Conn., formerly of Waterloo, died Nov. 15. Funeral arrangements are pending at Quernheim Funeral Home.

James Roberts, 64, of Waterloo, died Nov. 15. Survivors include wife, Donna Roberts; and children, Jamie Roberts. She was preceded in death by daughter, Cynthia Roberts. Funeral is Monday, Nov. 19, 10 a.m., at Quernheim Funeral Home.

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