Today's News - April 25, 2009

Valmeyer Wins On Kyle Kipping’s Walk-Off Grand Slam

Valmeyer’s Kyle Kipping connected for a grand slam in the bottom of the seventh inning to propel the Pirates to a 6-2 victory Saturday morning over O’Fallon, Mo. Christian. “He hit it good, but we weren’t sure it was going to make it out,” said proud father Dennis Kipping. “But it kept going and going and cleared the fence.” The Pirates will face Gibault on Monday.

Valmeyer second baseman Brandon Maus puts the tag on an O’Fallon runner on an attempted steal. Catcher Ben James fired a rocket just in time for the out. Later in the game, James came in to pitch in relief. He ended up getting the victory after Kipping’s later inning heroics at the plate.

VFW Honors Winners Of District’s Coloring, Poster And Essay Contests

Area children were honored today for having the top entries in the VFW District 14 Coloring, Poster and Essay Contests. The winners gathered at the Red Bud VFW Post 6632 to receive their certificates and prize money. Making the presentations were Contest Chairperson Marilyn Huddleston, left, District Commander Butch Sparwasser and District Ladies Auxiliary President Laurie Sparwasser. “With their talent and dedication to this country, these children all have great futures,” said  Butch Sparwasser.

The Waterloo VFW is revving up for their sixth annual car show. It is slated for this Sunday, April 26, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at their post on Veterans Drive in Waterloo. Those wishing to enter cars are asked to sign up prior to 12 noon. In addition to cars and trucks, there will be a display of antique tractors. The food stand will be serving food and beverages. For directions or other questions regarding the event, contact Post Commander Stephanie Kirksey at 618-973-0153 or by email: stephaniek73@yahoo.com. “We are looking forward to a great event with sunny spring weather the entire day,” said Kirksey.

Girls Scouts Learn The Value Of Recycling

Members of Girl Scout Troop 184 have been studying recycling and have put their environmentally-sound ideas into practice. After collecting recyclable materials around their homes, they delivered the items Saturday morning to the Monroe County Recycling Center in Waterloo.