Weekend Wrap-Up - June 22, 2009

Weather Is Heating Up – Weather Advisory Continues

With daytime temperatures remaining above 90 degrees this week, the National Weather Service has extended their heat advisory through this Wednesday. There has already been a few reports of Monroe Countians suffering from heat stroke this past week. Health officials advise residents to remain indoors or use extreme caution when working outside. Public cooling stations have been set up during this current period of excessive heat. They are located at Oak Hill in Waterloo and Columbia Convalescent Center in Columbia. The Monroe County Office of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency is coordinating this effort. Elderly people, those with respiratory problems and infants living in homes without air conditioning are encouraged to seek relief during the day at these locations, reports the IEMA.
 

 Despite these towering clouds building near the bluffs of New Hanover and Fountain Gap Friday evening, the severe weather was out of Monroe County range. Some small showers were reported over the weekend, but no substantial accumulation.                        - photo by Carol Floarke

Sara Cooper of Concord Presbyterian Church, left, hands out cups of lemonade to thirsty attendees of the San An Tones concert Sunday during Music At Metter in Columbia. “It’s hot, but it really isn’t too bad here in the  shade,” said Florence Haberl.

George Portz And His Friends Of Bluegrass provided a free concert Saturday evening at Borsch Park in old town Valmeyer. The concert was part of village’s 2009 celebration of the founding of the town 100 years ago. The next free concert will be Thursday, June 25, at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church Parish Center. The Kaskaskia Trail Barbershoppers and the Columbia Sangerbund will take the stage at 7 p.m.

Father’s Get Their Fill At Waterloo VFW Breakfast

More than 200 folks got their fill Saturday during an all-you-can-eat breakfast at the Waterloo VFW. “We had a lot of children and wives bring in dad as a pre-Father’s Day treat,” said Post Commander Stephanie Kirksey. Their next breakfast will likely be over the Labor Day weekend.

Paul Grohmann was treated to a pre-Father’s Day treat when his children took him to the all-you-can-eat breakfast Saturday at the Waterloo VFW. Getting ready to dig in are, left to right, Kamille, Paul, Keaton, Kaleb and Karmon.        – photo by Gage Wienhoff

Riders Saddled Up At Weekend Horse Show

Jaycee Baum is the picture of concentration Saturday as she and Duchess compete in the Egg and Spoon event during the Prairie du Rocher Saddle Club Show at the Monroe County Fairgrounds. Jaycee finished in second place in the event.                                – photo by Carol Floarke

Pirahnas Defeat Hurricanes In Swim Meet

The Waterloo Pirahnas headed to Columbia on Saturday to face the Hurricanes in a swim meet. Columbia went ahead early in the match by winning the diving portion, but Waterloo swimmers outpaced their opponents to win the overall event by a score of 355-308. Waterloo improved their record to 2-0, while Columbia is now 1-1.

Columbia and Waterloo swimmers race to the finish line during a backstroke race.         – photo by Gage Wienhoff

Recent Obituaries

Kenneth "Mole" Whitford, 51, of Waterloo, formerly of Columbia, died June 20, 2009, at St. Anthony's Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. He was born June 15, 1958, in St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Whitford is survived by his wife, Shireen "Kim" (nee Wiles) Whitford; children Shireen "Shiney" Whitford and Ian Whitford, both of Waterloo; mother, Kattie (Moss) Whitford of Burksville; sisters Barbara Brooks of Columbia and Pat (Tom) Toenjes of Belleville; a brother, Calvin (Jill) Whitford of Burksville; mother-in-law, Beverly Wiles of Council Bluffs, Iowa; and father-in-law, Vernon Wiles of Pinckneyville; along with brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Ivy “Woody” Whitford; and a brother, Ronnie Whitford. He was an avid Cubs fan, loved fishing and was a member of MENSA. Visitation is Tuesday, June 23, from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Lawlor Funeral Home. A funeral service will immediately follow. Mr. Whitford will be buried at a later date. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Audrey Horn, nee Williams, 86, of Waterloo, died June 20, 2009 at her residence. She was born Oct. 15, 1922 in Waterloo, the daughter of the late Albert and Adele (nee Burkhardt) Williams. Mrs. Horn is survived by her children, Carol (Donald) Matzenbacher and Leslie (Cherry) Horn, both of Waterloo, and Jim (Lori) Horn of Fenton, Mo.; grandchildren Rodney Matzenbacher, Jeffrey (Jodie) Matzenbacher, Heidi Matzenbacher and Matthew Horn, all of Waterloo; and Christina Horn and Nicholas Horn of Fenton, Mo.; and step-great-grandchildren Kyle and Jenna; along with nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Horn; and a sister, Jackie Kleinschmidt. Mrs. Horn was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo. Visitation is Monday, June 22, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Quernheim Funeral Home. Funeral service is Tuesday, June 23, at 10 a.m., at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo with Pastor Matt Clark officiating. Mrs. Horn will be buried at the Waterloo City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to her church.

Helen Lena Marie Smith, nee Armbrecht, 89, of Murphysboro, died June 20, 2009, in Carbondale. She was born Oct. 13, 1919, in Monroe City, the daughter of the late Adolph Jr. and Ida (nee Heintz) Armbrecht. Mrs. Smith is survived by her children Gerald Smith of Murphysboro and Charles (Brenda) Smith of Red Bud; along with grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Henry Smith; and a daughter, Pearl Smith. Visitation is Tuesday, June 23, from 9 a.m. until the funeral service at 11 a.m., at Quernheim Funeral Home, Pastor Matt Friz officiating. Mrs. Smith will be buried at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery in Waterloo.

Eugene Dann, 75, of Chesterfied, Mo., died June 20, 2009. He was born Sept. 29, 1933 in Wartburg, the son of the late Henry and Edna (nee Thorburg) Dann. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Vicki Dann, nee Boesch; a son, Tim Dann; and sisters Mary Ann (Roger) Fischer and Susan (Bernard) Little; along with  nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Dann; and a daughter, Sharon Dann. Mr. Dann served in the U.S. Army and was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Des Peres, Mo., Camp Wartburg Board of Directors and the Golf Foundation of Missouri. Visitation is Tuesday, June 23, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Quernheim Funeral Home. Funeral is Wednesday, June 24, at 11 a.m., at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Wartburg with Pastor Tim Seban officiating. Mr. Dann will be buried at the church’s cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Camp Wartburg Chapel Fund.