Weekend Wrap-Up - September 21, 2008

Community Gathers In Valmeyer For Annual Churchs’ Picnic

The Tappers dance troop kicks it up to “Man, I Feel Like A Woman” on Sunday during the Valmeyer Churchs’ Fall Picnic.

Prairie du Rocher Hosts Apple Fest And Firemen’s Car Show

Johnny Appleseed presented hometown girl Jennifer Coats with the top prize during Sunday’s pie-baking competition at Prairie du Rocher’s Apple Festival. “I am so surprised. This is only the second pie I ever baked,” said Coats. Melissa Taylor was the top bidder for the pie during the auction following the competition.

Lonnie Roy displayed his 1969 Chevy Super Sport on Sunday in the Rocher Firemen’s Car Show.

Smash Band Keeps It Swinging At Columbia’s Festifall

Twist dance competitors do their best during the Columbia Festifall.

The Waterloo High School Class of 1948 met Saturday afternoon at the Acorns Golf Links for their 60^th class reunion. Musical entertainment was provided by classmate Harry Wolf and his Waterloo German Band.

A power outage knocked out electricity for about two-hours Sunday evening in various parts of Woodland Ridge in new town Valmeyer.

Waterloo High School student Jake Frank is recovering from minor injuries sustained Sunday morning in an ATV accident at his home in rural Waterloo. Waterloo and Millstadt firefighters assisted ambulance personnel transport Frank to a waiting ambulance.

Recent Obituaries

Bobby Joe “B.J.” Holt, 75, of Columbia, died Sept. 20, 2008 at Columbia Convalescent Center. He was born March 6, 1933, in Doniphan, Mo., the son of the late Riley Thomas and Marion (Edmonds) Holt. He married Fredda (nee Beckum Alston) Holt in 1957. In addition to his wife, Mr. Holt is survived by a son, Michael Holt of Orlando, Fla., a daughter, Laura (Kevin) Heller of Columbia; grandchildren Allyson, Hannah and Jacob Heller; and a sister, Marilyn (Willard) Griggs of Fredericktown, Mo.; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mr. Holt was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was a retired bank president with Landmark Bank in Fairview Heights. He was a member of Christ Community Church in Columbia, St. Clair Lodge 24 AF and AM, the American Legion and the Columbia Senior Center. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Sept. 27, 11:30 p.m., at Christ Community Lutheran Church in Columbia, Pastor Jared Parker officiating. Lawlor Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Mr. Holt was cremated. Memorials may be made to Christ Community Church in Columbia.