E-Newsletter - May 15, 2009
 

Zahnow Celebrates End Of School Year With Carnival

Zahnow Elementary School held their annual school picnic today. Festivities kicked off with an assembly on the playground at 8:15 a.m. Students who raised more than $100 in the Jump For Heart fundraiser were given the change to throw a pie in the face of teacher Karla Bivins.

Keaton Osterhage hurls a pie toward the face of Karla Bivins during today’s Zahnow Carnival.

Destiny Church Organizing Mission Trip Fundraiser In Honor of Coleman Family

Sheri Coleman, center, during a previous mission trip to Cambodia.

Prior to the horrific death last week of Sheri Coleman and her two sons, Sheri was raising funds to participate in two mission trips this summer, organized through their family church, Destiny Church of St. Louis, Mo. Her sons Gavin and Garett were planning on accompanying her on a mission to Mexico in July. Sheri would then head to India by herself in August on the second mission.

Destiny Church is hoping to continue Sheri’s fundraising effort and send two other church members on the missions in place of Sheri and her sons. Those wishing to donate to the cause can send their checks to: Destiny Church, c/o Missions – Sheri Coleman Fund, 1809 Des Peres Road, St. Louis, MO., 63131.

“Please help support Sheri’s mission to help others.  As we remember Sheri and her sons, it is important that something good comes from this tragedy,” said a spokesman for the church.

Car Slams Into Red Bud Dollar General

Lucille Roy avoided injury today when her car slammed into the front of the Dollar General Store in Red Bud. The car came to rest after it hit a milk cooler. No one inside the store was injured. With some assistance, Roy was able to exit the car through the passenger side door. She told police officers she stepped on the accelerator instead of the brake. The store remained open throughout the incident, but one of the check-out lanes was closed because it was located next to the milk cooler.      – story and photo by the North County News - http://www.blossomcity.com/ncn/

Gibault Advances To Second Round Of Soccer Playoffs

The Gibault High School girls’ soccer team beat Wesclin 6-0 in the first round of the regional tournament. In tonight’s second round game, the Hawks will face the squad from Columbia High School. Kick-off was at 5 p.m., at Columbia’s Oerter Park.

Eagles Track Team Wins Conference Championship

The Columbia High School track squad capped off the team’s best finish ever with a victory Thursday at the Conference Track Meet. “This is our best finish since ’74,” said CHS Athletic Director Joe Iorio.        – photo by Debbie Roediger

Gibault Tops Lebanon On Ball Diamond

Gibault’s Andrew Kaiser cracks a first inning single off of Lebanon on Tuesday. Gibault won the game 5-4.     - photo by Bob Haentzler / www.gatewayphoto.net

In Thursday’s baseball action…

Valmeyer whipped up Lebanon 10-0. Mike Wuerling picked up the win. He scattered six hits over seven innings, notching seven strike-outs and no bases on balls. Columbia continued their winning ways by defeating Southwestern 11-4. Brady Luther earned the victory, allowing only two hits in five innings. Gibault fell to CBC of St. Louis by a score of 10-0.

In high school softball on Thursday…

Althoff beat Waterloo 11-5, Gibault beat Columbia 8-2 and Lebanon beat Valmeyer 7-0.

Kansas State golfer Mitchell Gregson had a great first round in the NCAA Golf Tournament’s Western Regional held at the Mercid Golf Club in San Francisco, Calif. His first round score of one-under par 71 puts him in 13th place. He was scheduled for a noon tee time today to start the second round. His parents Gordon and Cindy Gregson made the trip west to root him on.

WHS’ Schuchman To Play Soccer At McKendree

Waterloo High School senior Rachael Schuchman has signed a letter of intent to accept an athletic scholarship to play soccer at McKendree College in Lebanon.

Seniors Head To Turner Hall For Jubilee

Turner Hall was packed Thursday for the annual Oak Hill Senior Jubilee. Vendors had several tables to provide handouots and discuss the services they provide catering to senior citizens.
 

Millstadt opens their picnic season this Saturday with the annual Maifest. The festival is held at Liederkranz Park from 3 p.m. until midnight. It features food, rides, games and live music. Bands scheduled to perform are Rusty Nail from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Morland Drive from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Level 5 from 9:30 p.m. to midnight. Proceeds benefit the Millstadt Village Parks.

The kick-off of the Monroe County summer picnic season is just around the corner. This year's Maeystown Homecoming is scheduled for Friday, May 22, and Saturday, May 23 at the village's Civic Association Park. The homecoming features food, beverages, children's rides, washer tournament, duck race, rock music and the Saturday parade. The food stands will feature bratwursts, pork steaks, fish plates and burgers. Fried chicken dinners will be served Saturday. The parade steps off Saturday at 6 p.m. Also on Saturday, is the annual Maeystown Creek Duck Race. Hundred of plastic ducks will be tossed into the creek at 3:30 p.m., and float their way to the finish line. To purchase a duck for $2, call Lisa Schwarze at 458-6462. Proceeds benefit the Maeystown Clovers 4-H. The fourth annual Creekside Cup washer tournament takes place Saturday beginning at 1 p.m. Entry fee is $10 per person and trophies will be presented to the top three teams. To sign up, call Carmen at Acorns Golf Links (939-7800). Rock music will be played both nights. Aftershock will play Friday night and Fountain Creek Band headlines on Saturday.

Recent Obituaries

Norman  Hern, 92, of Columbia, died May 14, 2009, in Belleville. He was born Oct. 12, 1916 in Fults, the son of the late Henry and Louisa (nee Rodenberg) Hern. Mr. Hern is survived by his wife, Marian Hern, nee Hite; children Norman Hern, Sandra (John) Bicklein, Mary (Joseph) Limpert, Jean Scheiber, Joyce (Dante) Scaccianoce and Laura (Earl) Dotson; a brother, Vernon (Jane) Hern; sisters Edna Easton and Erna Geisler; first cousin and her daughter Mary Fiedler and Ruth Fiedler; 10 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren; along with sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by a grandson Brian Hern; sister, Pauline Ludwig; and brothers Harry, Roy, Elvin and Robert Hern. Mr. Hern was a member of Assembly of God in Belleville and the UAW 325 of Hazelwood. Visitation is Friday, May 15, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Quernheim Funeral Home. Funeral service is Saturday, May 16, at 11 a.m., at Quernheim’s, with Pastor Dave Raynaud officiating. Mr. Hern will be buried at St. John Cemetery in Fults.

Timothy Robert McCloud, 53, of Columbia, died May 13, 2009, at his residence. He was born Nov. 5, 1955, in St. Louis, Mo., the son of Clyde and Mildred “Ruth” McCloud of Millstadt. In addition to his parents, Mr. McCloud is survived by his wife Linda (nee Kelly) McCloud, whom he married in 1977; sons Justin McCloud of Millstadt and Noah McCloud of Maryville; siblings Gerald (Ginger) McCloud of Perryville, Mo, Larry (Carmen) McCloud of Sevierville, Tenn., Theresa (Bruce) Hoffmann of Columbia and Ginny (Matthew) Price of Opdyke; and grandchildren Jordyn, Kori and Kyle McCloud; along with nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Mr. McCloud worked as a software trainer at Kronos Inc. in Creve Coeur, Mo., Visitation is Sunday, May 17, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Twin Rivers Worship Center in St. Louis, Mo. A funeral will follow with Rev. Charles Lance officiating. A private burial will be held. Arrangements were handled by Dashner-Leesman Funeral Home in Dupo. Memorials may be made to Twin Rivers Worship Center House of Manna.

Floyd Godier, 81, of Prairie du Rocher, died May 13, 2009, at his residence. He was born April 9, 1928 in Prairie du Rocher, the son of the late Lloyd and Christine (nee Weber) Godier. He married Betty Bievenue in 1953 in Prairie du Rocher. In addition to his wife, Mr. Godier is survived by his children, Rick Godier (friend Garlene Morrison) of Chester, Rodney Godier of Prairie du Rocher, Dan (Susie) Godier of Waterloo, Renee (Bill) Heidle of Crossville, Tenn., and Donald (Arlene) Godier, Michelle (James) Weber and Treva McDonough of Prairie du Rocher; a daughter-in-law, Debbie Godier of Prairie du Rocher; sisters Deloris (Glenn) Bievenue of Red Bud, Irene Miller of Columbia and Ethel Bievenue of Chester; grandchildren Dawn (Bryan) Nortin, Sandy (Troy) Walker, Monica Godier, Shannon (Jeremy) Buckshot, Jenny (Jason) Knight, Dustin Godier, Devin Godier, Chrystle (Terry) Donjon, Candace “Petie” Godier, Gregory Godier, Andrea “A.J.” Godier, Kerri (friend Eric Keeling) Weber, Tyler Weber, Candace Weber, Jerimy Prater and Jason McDonough; and 13 great-grandchildren; along with nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by a son, Timothy Godier, a sister, Shirley Donius; brothers Alvin and Harold Godier; and a granddaughter, Bethany Ann Godier. Mr. Godier served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He owned and operated Floyd Standard Service Station in Prairie du Rocher for 35 years. He then worked at Singer Furnace Company in Red Bud until his retirement. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, American Legion Post 662, Chester Eagles Club Aerie 3252 and a former member of the 40 and 8 in Prairie du Rocher. Visitation is Friday, May 15, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home in Red Bud. Funeral is Saturday, May 16, at 11 a.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Prairie du Rocher with Father Daniel Jurek officiating. Memorials may be made to the Prairie du Rocher Community Park Fund or Hospice of Southern Illinois.