Weekend Wrap-Up - November 22, 2009

There was a big turnout Saturday night for the annual Harvest Night at the Hecker Community Center. The event raises funds for the Monroe County office of the University of Illinois Extension. Some of the big prize winners were Monie Eschmann and June Valentine, who won the $500 prize raffle; and Kim Strellis and Bethany Dell, who were the top bidders for a trip to Springfield to be pages for the day for Rep. Dan Reitz at the state capitol.

The orange-shirt crew who organized the annual Harvest Night gathers following another successful fundraiser.                   – photo by Kristina Kuni-Evans

Thousands of deer were harvested this weekend throughout Illinois as the first firearm season kicked off. Exact numbers have not yet been released by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. As of Sunday afternoon, Billie Ziebold was atop the leader board at the Red Bud Deerfest. His 24-point buck weighed in at 218 pounds.

Cindie (Meyer) Allscheid harvested a big buck this weekend. It weighed 167-pounds with 11-points and a 19 ½” spread. She is congratulated by her twin daughters, Cassie and Krista.

Kara Miller aims and fires at the meat shoot Sunday inside of Sporto’s in downtown Red Bud. The organizers incorporated the old bowling alley lanes and a BB gun to accommodate the competition.

Cole Crissup lines up the gun barrel as he aims for the target during the Columbia Blue Jays meat Shoot on Sunday at Fountain Inn. Crissup recently finished up an outstanding Blue Jay career. “He’s really been a hard working player,” said Coach Jim Oglesby.

Area scouts went door to door Saturday collecting groceries for their annual Scouting For Food drive. The donations were given to the area food pantries in time for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Initial reports are that Waterloo packs 318, 323 and 301 collected more than 10,000 items which were donated to the Western Egyptian and Hope Christian Church food pantries. Scouts in Valmeyer and Columbia also participated.

Scouts sort through donated food at a check point at the Western Egyptian parking lot in Waterloo.

The Waterloo Bulldogs Fell to Madison 70-32 on Saturday in the championship game of Dupo’s Cat Classic Tournament.

Waterloo's Tina Champ, right, launches a three-pointer Saturday in the Bulldogs’ loss to Madison in the championship game of the Cat Classic.           - photo by Bob Haentzler / game photos online at www.gatewayphoto.net

In their season opener Friday, the Gibault High School boys’ bowling team defeated Columbia. While the Eagles came out strong and handily won the first game, the Hawks were able to pull away and take the next two.

Pvt. Dugan Hoffmann recently graduated from basic training at Marine Corp Recruit Depot in San Diego, Calif. He is the son of Bill and Cathy Hoffmann of Goodyear, Ariz., formerly of Waterloo.

Volunteers are needed to help clean up the old Shoemaker Schoolhouse on the south end of Columbia in time for it to be on display during the town’s Christmas House Tour. Those wishing to pitch in during an upcoming weekend, can call Kathleen Habermehl at 281-4613.

The historic Shoemaker Schoolhouse is undergoing renovations. It is located at the intersection of Gall Road and Route 3 on the south end of Columbia.

Jay Unnerstall fills up a bucket of debris during a clean-up effort last weekend at the Shoemaker School House.

Recent Obituary

Corina M. Vogt, nee O'Bryan, 73, of Waterloo, died Nov. 21, 2009, in St. Louis, Mo. She was born June 21, 1936 in Booneville, Mo., the daughter of the late parents Milton O'Bryan and Woodrow (nee Travis) Griffith. Mrs. Vogt is survived by her husband of 52 years, Leland Vogt; children Angela Fieldler, Debra Koch, Cathy (Trin) Daws, Mark Vogt. Mary Vogt and Becky (Lynn) Dunlap; a brother, Harry (Shirley) O’Bryan; step-father, Harry Griffith; 9 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Paul L. Vogt; granddaughter, Rachel A. Wittenauer; and a brother, Donald O'Bryan. Corina and her husband, Leland, founded Vogt Builders in 1957. They retired in 1998, giving Mrs. Vogt time for interior and exterior design work. She was also involved in the SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church Mary and Martha Society throughout her children’s years at the grade school. She was also a member of Concord Presbyterian Church in Waterloo. Mrs. Vogt volunteered as a counselor at the Family Care Center in Waterloo and enjoyed breeding and raising thoroughbred horses with her husband in Centralia. Visitation is Monday, Nov. 23, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Quernheim Funeral Home. Funeral is Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 10 a.m., at Concord Presbyterian Church in Waterloo with Pastor Will Hesterberg officiating. Mrs. Vogt will be buried at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery in Waterloo. Memorials may be made to Concord Presbyterian Church.