Weekend Wrap-Up - May 3, 2009

Antique Shopper Brave The Rain To Attend Fruelingsfest

Caleb Seboldt of Fults holds an umbrella for his father, Mark, during Sunday’s Maeystown Fruehlingsfest in front of the CN Antiques of Chestnut stand. Buyers of antiques gathered today while a steady mist of rain fell on downtown Maeystown for the spring antique and garden show. During the event, the Seboldts enjoyed a pork steak dinner served by St. John UCC of Maeystown.

Nancy Sisson Voted Best Hat At Kentucky Derby Party In Fults

Bill Crimm and Linda Wilkerson of Fults hosted a party for the 135th running of the Kentucky Derby. Family and friends gathered for an afternoon of fun and rooting on their favorite horses. Bill is a Waterloo native, but Linda comes from Kentucky, home to the derby. During the gathering, Nancy Sisson was recognized as wearing the best hat. She received a gift basket full of derby goodies made by Linda.

Ladies looking classy in their Kentucky Derby Hats at the Crimm / Wilkerson party are, left to right, Lisa Rafael, Linda Wilkerson, April Rahn, Margie Lindhorst, Carrie Rahn, Mary Crimm, Kathy Riebeling and Nancy Sisson.

Derby Days Raises Funds For Relay For Life

The Generations Plus Relay For Life team hosted their annual Kentucky Derby Days gathering Saturday at Fountain Inn. Proceeds were donated to the American Red Cross. A highlight of the event was the crawfish served by Megan Miller.

Curt Jehling served up his famous mint juleps Saturday at Fountain Inn at the Derby Days party..

Maus Signs On To Play Soccer At McKendree

Valmeyer High School senior Zane Maus signed a letter of intent Friday to accept an athletic scholarship to play soccer at McKendree University. Participating in the event are, left to right, first row, parents Allen and Laura Maus, Zane Maus and McKendree head soccer coach Tim Strange; and second row, Valmeyer High School Athletic Director Nathan McSchooler and VHS Head Soccer Coach Neil Siburt.                  – photo by Carol Floarke

Pyle New Head Librarian In Columbia: Erica Pyle has accepted a position as the new library director at the Columbia Public Library. Linda Maus had stepped down from the position earlier this year.

HVFD BBQ Is May 17: Hecker firefighters are making their plans for their annual barbecue and antique tractor show scheduled for Sunday, May 17. “We’ll be grilling from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.,” said Hecker Firefighter Gary Wittenauer.

Updates Near Completion At Waterloo Gas Mart

Water Gas Mart (the former Gas N’ Grab) at the intersection of Fourth Street and South Market Street is slated to reopen May 9. New gas tanks and overhang are being installed.                      – photo by Carol Floarke