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Weekend Wrap-Up - February 3, 2008

Vogts Crowned Mardi Gras Royalty

Barb and Perry Vogt, right, were honored Saturday night by The Outsiders’ manager Butch Kunkel as the queen and king of the bar’s Mardi Gras party.

There were no serious injuries when two cars collided Sunday afternoon at the intersection of Moore Street and Route 3 in Waterloo.

Wittenauers Named Soil And Water Family Of The Year

The farm of Delbert Jr., left, and Gerard Wittenauer, right, was honored Friday night at Turner Hall as the Farm Family of the Year during the Monroe County Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual banquet. Earlier last week, Lyle Wessel, Myron Neff and Pat Wetzel were elected officers to the district.

Matthew Busch, Molly Skaggs, Tess Skaggs and Gracie Busch show off the snowman they made earlier this week in their yard on Fourth Street in Waterloo. 

– photo by Judy Brinkmann

Mary Esker celebrated her 80th birthday Saturday afternoon with family and friends at Hope Christian Church.

Recent Obituaries
Lucille Gray nee Bennett, 93, of Waterloo, died Feb. 3, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Funeral arrangements pending at Quernheim Funeral Home.

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Friday, February 15

Upcoming Events:
February 6 - Ash Wednesday

February 14 - Valentine's Day

February 18 - Presidents Day

July 20 - July 22, 2008: Monroe County Fair