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Today's News -
June 24, 2008
Levee Sand
Boil Quickly Capped In Prairie Du Rocher The Fort de Chartres Ivy Landing Levee District repaired a sand boil discovered Sunday evening along a levee near at the Nevois locks south of the fort in rural Prairie du Rocher. A load of sand was delivered and volunteers from the village were called to fill and carry sand bags. “When the word went out, several able-bodied young men and women quickly arrived to help out,” said Judy Krebel, a resident of rural Prairie du Rocher. “With the help of Roger's Redi Mix and a lot of volunteers we were able to build a ring levee around the boil and contain it,” said Levee District Commissioner Mark Laurent, who added the levee remains strong. The National Weather Service is predicting the Mississippi River is expected to crest at 37.3 feet on Wednesday and then gradually lowering.
Locals On National TV: With all the flood issues along the Mississippi River, national television stations ABC News and CNN visited Valmeyer last week to talk to locals about the Flood of ’93 and the following relocation of the town to the top of the bluff. Those interviewed included Eric Seidler, Dennis Knobloch, Mayor Howard Heavner and Jean Langsdorf.
Joe Link of Columbia continues to recover from injuries sustained in a fall on Friday. His head and spinal chord were injured when he fell on his driveway attempting to break up a neighbor’s German shepherd attacking his smaller dog. His family reports he is regaining some feeling to his arms and legs.
Harvest Time: All three Monroe County Commissioners have been busy this week harvesting their wheat crops. “Despite the heavy spring rains, yields are pretty good for me,” said Commissioner Dale Haudrich of Hecker.
Sarah and Doug Sparwassser became the parents of their first child on Monday. Ryland Mac Sparwasser weighed in at 8 pounds, 11 ounces and was 22 ½ inches long. Mom and the baby are doing well, and Doug decided to take the rest of the week off from his job at the City of Columbia.
Kristine Voelker gave birth to her second child last week, son Ripken Voelker. Her husband, Christopher, and daughter, Markee, are helping out around their Maeystown residence to welcome the baby home.
Recent Obituaries Oliver Ratz Jr., 84, of Red Bud, died June 23, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. He was born Sept. 7, 1923 in Red Bud to the late Oliver and Olga (nee Schrieber) Ratz. He owned and operated Ratz Motors in Red Bud for 34 years. He married Lois Jane Ackermann in 1948 at St. John Lutheran Church in Red Bud. In addition to his wife, Mr. Ratz is survived by children William (Julie) Ratz and Carolyn (Richard) Cooper, both of Red Bud; and grandchildren James Ratz, Angela Cooper, Jonathan Ratz and Rebecca Cooper; along with cousins and friends. Mr. Ratz was a Air Force veteran of World War II, was the mayor of Red Bud from 1953 to 1957, a past chairman at St. John Lutheran Church of Red Bud, a member of the church’s Men’s Club and the Red Bud American Legion, a former member of the National Auto Dealers Association, former Red Bud Park Board and Chamber of Commerce member and served on the board of First National Bank and First State Bank of Red Bud. He received the Red Bud Chamber of Commerce Citizen of Achievement Award in 1988. Visitation is Thursday, June 26, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home in Red Bud, and Friday, June 27, at St. John Lutheran Church in Red Bud. Funeral is Friday, 11 a.m., at the church, with Rev. Russell Koen officiating. He will be buried at the church’s cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church. Dorothy Cotton nee Gober, 85, of Belleville, died June 24, 2008 in Columbia. She was born May 13, 1923 in Natchez, Miss., to the late William and Maude (nee Brown) Gober. Mrs. Cotton is survived by children Sandra (Les) Downing of Fults, Tanya Cotton of Belleville, Melodie Cotton of St. Louis, Mo., and Dawn (Riyad Hamzah) Cotton of Bahrain; grandchildren Dawn (Gary) Parker, Brian (Jennifer) Downing, Heath (Sandra) Gonzalez, Aaron (Cheryle) Gonzalez, Sahar Hamzah and Raith Hamzah; and 11 great-grandchildren; along with nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Cotton, three sisters and two brothers. Visitation is Wednesday, June 25, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Quernheim Funeral Home. There will be a graveside service Thursday, June 26, 10 a.m., at St. John Cemetery in Fults, with Pastor Matt Clark officiating.
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