Today's News - July 28, 2010

 

Derek Hornbostel  of Columbia received minor injuries in a rollover accident this morning at 7:30 a.m. in Waterloo along Route 3 near the intersection with North Market Street. He was driving a Chevy 2500 pickup when he apparently lost control causing the vehicle to overturn near the entrance to Schnuck’s. Hornbostel, 16, was transported to St. Anthony’s Medical Center in St. Louis for non-life-threatening injuries.

 

Dustin Brinkman’s Hey Buddy Wins County Fair’s Rooster Crowing Contest

Hey Buddy the rooster crowed 60 times in 30 minutes to take home the first place trophy in the annual Monroe County Fair Rooster Crowing Contest. “I had a hard time keeping up with all the clucks and crows,” said Brian “Boomer” Garleb, one of the contest judges. “I guess the rooster was amazed by my red Gateway FS hat.” Hey Buddy is owned by Dustin Brinkman, the son of Bruce and Rita Brinkman of Valmeyer.

Rooster Crowing Contest Superintendent Hank Marquart, left, announces the winning rooster as Hey Buddy in pin 14 celebrates his victory with a crow in Wednesday’s contest at the fairgrounds. Buddy is owned by Dustin Brinkman, who was at the pig judging contest, but his mother, Rita, right, celebrates Buddy's win. Clapping along is Amanda Marquardt, center.         – photo by Bob Haentzler
 

Rita Brinkman, center, holds Hey Buddy, the winning rooster in the Monroe County Fair’s Rooster Crowing contest. Presenting the ribbons are Little Miss Bailey Felix, left, and Queen Kimberli Moore.     – photo by Bob Haentzler

 

Figure 8 Race Highlights Wednesday Night At The Fair

The always-popular Figure 8 Race begins is at 7:30 p.m. in the main arena of the Monroe County Fairgrounds. Admission is $10. Information other upcoming fair events is located on the website: http://www.monroecounty-fair.org.

Zach and Greg Clark put the finishing touches on the car Zack will be driving in Friday’s demolition derby.

 

Hoofs Are Hopping In Fair’s Tuesday’s Nights Equestrian Events

Brenda York of Marissa concentrates as she competes in the spoon and egg competition in Tuesday night’s equestrian events at the fair.

Ethan Wilborn of Collinsville won the first place buckle for having the most overall points in Tuesday night’s Open Class Horse Show. He is presented the buckle by the event’s sponsored, Waterloo Animal Hospital’s, left to right, Dr. Shannon (Melliere) Krebel, Dr. Dwight Boehm and Dr. Lizabeth Vollmer.

 

Marvin Rodemich of Columbia keeps busy working the lunch crowd dining today at the Monroe County Pork Producer’s stand today’s Monroe County Fair.

 

Recent Obituary

Leroy Scharf, 84, of Millstadt, died Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. He was born April 4, 1926, the son of the late Alfred and Henrietta (Haas) Scharf. Mr. Scharf is survived by his wife, Wanda (Doris) Scharf, nee Procasky; children Gary (Judy) Scharf, Larry Scharf, Sandy (Bruce) Siddle and Darrell Scharf; grandchildren Amber (Jon) Weems, Jonathan (Jackie) Siddle, Kevin (Becky) Siddle, Eric Scharf and Dustin Scharf; and a great-grandchild, Dallas Siddle. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Bonnie, in 1952. Leroy worked at Imbs Milling Co. for 23 years and also was an employee at Golden Dipt. He was also a lifelong farmer who was a member of the St. Clair County Farm Bureau. Leroy was also an avid gardener and fisherman. Visitation is Wednesday, July 28, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Strauss-Leesman Funeral Home in Millstadt. Funeral is Thursday, July 29, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. David Krueger officiating. Mr. Scharf will be buried Concordia United Church of Christ Cemetery in Belleville. Memorials may be made to Concordia Church.

 

Additional Monroe County Fair Pictures Are Available For Viewing And Purchase Online:

Photos by Judy Brinkmann are located at the website: http://monroecountyonly.shutterfly.com/

Ed-itor and Gage Wienhoff’s pictures of the fair queen pageant are at: http://www.gatewayphoto.net/-/gatewayphoto/    Click on Galleries - Monroe County Fair- Ed and Gage Wienhoff ...  – and then Monroe County Fair.

Additional pictures will be posted throughout the week.