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Weekend Wrap-Up - November 22, 2010
Santa Makes First Area Visit At Red Bud’s Holiday Happenings Downtown Red Bud was a busy place this weekend as the annual Deer Fest and Holiday Happenings took place Friday through Sunday. The event was capped off Sunday with the arrival of Santa Claus and the annual Red Bud Christmas Walk. The winners of the deer fest were: biggest buck: male contestant – John Steibel of Waterloo, 207-pounds, 9 points; and female – Kim Mudd of Prairie du Rocher. Biggest doe: male contestant – Jerry Novack of Waterloo; and female, Joyce Laird of Red Bud. In Saturday’s chili cook-off, the people’s choice winner was Midwest Express softball team. The judges (Waterloo Rotary) choice was the Red Bud Fire Department. The people choice winner and also judge’s selection for deer sausage went to the team of Rollie Birkner and Don Winkelman.
The
top three entrants of the first-ever Red Bud Lighted Christmas Parade
were Cowell Insurance, first; North County Country Club, second; and N &
B Fuel Mart, third. Taking home big cash in the two 50/50 drawings were
Jason Donjon and Deb Kaesberg, parade drawing; and Paul Mollet, weekend
drawing. The deer fest raffle ticket winners were: Carl Williams of
Kentucky, $1,000; Mark Heinen, $100 chamber gift certificate; and Red
Bud Construction, $50 chamber gift certificate.
Waterloo Gearing Up For Annual Christmas Music Float The Waterloo Chamber of Commerce is once again organizing its annual Christmas music float. Beginning Dec. 17 and running through Christmas Eve, the Waterloo German Band float will make its way through the streets of Waterloo carrying Santa Claus and his elves as Christmas music is played.
Monroe County’s Hometown Harmony choir will perform a “It’s The Holiday Season” concert Sunday, Nov. 28 at St. Paul UCC in Waterloo. Two performances are scheduled for that evening – at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. The Kaskaskia Trail Chorus and Santa Claus will be making special appearances. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted. “Please come and get into the Christmas spirit with us,” said Choir Co-Founders Jody Worley and Sheri Jones.
Columbia Church Thanksgiving Service Is Next Wednesday: Continuing a tradition begun in 1969, St. Paul UCC in Columbia will host this year’s community-wide Thanksgiving service on Wednesday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. Since its inception, the annual Community Thanksgiving Service rotates each year between each of the Columbia churches. At the original service on Nov. 27, 1969, clergy from First Baptist, Assembly of God, Immaculate Conception, Bethany United Methodist Church and St. Paul UCC gathered at St. Paul UCC. Father Wirth delivered the sermon. This year, clergy from Bethany United Methodist Church, Christ Community Lutheran, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and St. Paul UCC will participate. ICS’ Father Carl Scherrer will share the message. All singers are invited to join the community-wide choir in the gathering’s anthem, “Look At the World.” The offering gathered at this service supports Columbia’s voucher program, which helps to provide heating bill relief and groceries for Columbia residents struggling with economic adversity.
Christmas Walks for both Waterloo and Columbia are scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 28. Waterloo’s runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Columbia’s Christmas Cruise goes from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Columbia Public Library’s annual Holiday House Tour is Sunday, Dec. 5, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call the library at 281-4237 or Kathy Habermehl at 281-4613.
Tale As Old As Time…
CHS Drama
Department Performs Beauty And The Beast
The next Waterloo Community Blood Drive is Tuesday, Nov. 23, from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul UCC at 200 N. Main. The Red Cross requires a photo ID. To make an appointment, call Luanne Ragland at 939-1860.
Jordyn Amos of Columbia shot an 8-point buck
Sunday morning. This was a
great week for Jordyn, as she also accepted a scholarship to play
softball next year at Murray State University in Kentucky.
Columbia High School senior Danielle Schmitz has accepted a Regional Achievement Award and University Scholarship to attend Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Mo. While at SEMO, Danielle plans to major in business. She is the daughter of Lisa Schmitz of Valmeyer and David Schmitz of Waterloo.
Gibault High School senior Macy Wierschem has accepted a scholarship to play softball at William Woods University.
Gibault
High School senior Hannah Lundy
has been awarded a Regional Achievement Award and University Scholarship
to attend Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Mo. for
the 2011-2012 academic year. Hannah is the daughter of Craig and Karen
Lundy of Columbia. Hannah was spotted Sunday at the Columbia High School
fall musical production of Beauty and the Beast. Hannah, who is a
four-year member of the Gibault Drama Department, mentioned she is
looking forward to participating in her school’s spring musical. In her
junior year, Lundy starred as the Scarecrow in the GHS production of
The Wizard Of Oz.
Recent Obituary Earl O. Reitz, 81, of Waterloo, died Nov. 22, 2010, in St. Louis, Mo. He was born May 26, 1929 in Waterloo, the son of the late George and Louisa (nee Hauptfleisch) Reitz. Mr. Reitz is survived by his children, Jane (Darrell) Gaitsch, Judi (Charlie) Aubuchon and Jeff (Lori) Reitz; grandsons Adam (Melissa)Gaitsch, Stephan and Jonathan (Jessica) Aubuchon; and Ian Reitz; sisters Bernice Church and Melba Ryan; a brother, Don Reitz; and sisters-in-law Delma Reitz and DeDe Limestall; along with nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl (nee Schaak) Reitz; sisters Jean Frank, Bernell Rehmer, Edith Castleberry and Dorothy Whelan and a brother, Clarence Reitz. Mr. Reitz attended St. Paul UCC of Waterloo, was a member of the Waterloo American Legion Post and was an honorably retired member of the Waterloo Fire Department. Visitation is Tuesday, Nov. 23, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Quernheim Funeral Home. Funeral is Wednesday, Nov. 24, at 10 a.m. at St. Paul UCC of Waterloo with Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein officiating. Mr. Reitz will be buried at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Oak Hill.
News Update - November 20, 2010
Deer
counts are rolling in
as
Monroe County is in the middle of its first deer season of the year. Hunters
have until Sunday evening to harvest their prize buck or doe. Atop the
Fountain Inn leader board are Melvin Allscheid, 202-pound buck; and Sam
Metzger (son of Clay and Debbie), 125-pound doe. Proud Grandpa Bob Metzger
pointed out he had the biggest doe at Fountain Inn last year.
Sump Pump Malfunction Causes Minor Fire At Columbia Firefighter’s Home When T.J. Weik hears the Columbia fire alarm going off, he is used to rushing to his truck, heading to the CVFD fire house and helping someone in the community in need of a firefighter. Well, last Saturday, Nov. 13, Weik was the one in need of assistance from the CVFD. Weik, who lives along Briegel Street, heard his smoke detectors going off as smoke began filling up his basement. With the help of fellow firefighters, Weik soon discovered the smoke was coming from the sump pump in a corner of his basement. Power was soon shut off to the machine to end the problem. Firefighters then set up a couple fans in his basement to help remove the smoke from his home. There was no fire damage; Weik just kept his windows open to freshen the air in his home and he headed out to shop for a new sump pump.
Waterloo’s girls’ basketball team took third place
Saturday afternoon in the Dupo Cat Classic Tournament. They Lady Bulldogs
defeated New Athens for the trophy. In the consolation game, Valmeyer fell
to Cairo.
The Columbia High School girls’ basketball team won their final game Friday evening in the Columbia High Round Robin Tournament. The Lady Eagles defeated Lebanon by a score of 43-33. Leading scorers for CHS were Carrie Wellman, 13; and Hannah Varel, 12. Gibault lost their Friday game to Alton Marquette by a score of 40-25 in the Columbia Round Robin.
Wins were
not easy to come by last year for the Waterloo girls’ varsity basketball
team
as
the Lady Bulldogs, coached by Matt Lucash, struggled to a 6-19 record.
Lucash said this year’s team has high hopes to improve on last year’s record
and he was very pleased with their third-place performance at this weekend’s
Dupo Cat Classic.
E-Newsletter - November 19, 2010
Girls’ varsity basketball is in full swing
with
tournament action concluding this weekend. Waterloo and Valmeyer are playing
in the Dupo Cat Classic. Valmeyer will play Cairo at 2:45 p.m. on Saturday,
Nov. 20 for the consolation title, while Waterloo plays for third place
against New Athens at 4:30 p.m. Red Bud plays Saturday for the championship
of the Sparta Tournament. The Musketeers take on Sparta at 7:30 p.m. The
Columbia Round Robin Tournament has Gibault playing Alton Marquette this
evening, Friday, Nov. 19, at 6 p.m. The host team Lady Eagles will play
Lebanon at 8 p.m.
Gibault Hawks Looking To Strong Girls’ Basketball Season The Gibault Hawks girls’ basketball team is coming off 10-14 record last year, but Coach Patty Donley is optimistic about 2010-2011 campaign. “We are a young team, and despite losing six seniors from last year. We are jelling well in practice,” said Donley. The team is looking for leadership from 6’ 2” Allison Farr and Co-Captains Amy Hoffman and Tara Hannon. Macie Wierschem starts at point guard this year and will be looked on for skills on offense and defense. Gibault’s season kicked off Dec. 17 with the Columbia Round Robin Tournament.
Amos To Play Softball At Murray State
Columbia High School senior
Jordyn Amos has signed a letter of intent to attend Murray State University
in Kentucky. Jordyn will be play softball for the Racers while majoring in
nursing. She is the daughter of Christy and Jeff Amos. Jordyn added she was
hoping to shoot a deer this weekend when she goes hunting with her father.
Christmas-themed events are planned throughout this weekend in downtown Red Bud. The town’s annual Holiday Happenings and Deer Fest begins Friday evening and runs through Sunday afternoon. The Deer Fest has already kicked off. Deer hunters can check in their bucks and does through Sunday evening at the state check-in hut set up behind Sporto's. Prizes will be awarded for the tops in each category. The first-ever Red Bud Lighted Christmas Parade is Friday, Nov. 19, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The parade kicks off at the St. John Lutheran Church parking lot. It continues up East South Fourth Street to Main Street, will then head north towards the square and end at the First State Bank of Red Bud parking lot. Saturday’s main event is the Walk In The Park at Lincoln Park beginning at 10 a.m. Participants are encouraged to dress in holiday attire for the occasion. The annual Chili Cook-off and Deer Sausage competition will be held from 12 noon to 2:30 p.m. in the city parking lot located next to Sporto's Bar. The Christmas Walk, Craft Fair, House Tour and arrival of Santa Claus highlights Sunday’s events. The Christmas Walk runs throughout town from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. St. John Lutheran School’s Craft Fair will be held in their gym from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Santa Claus is expected to arrive downtown at noon. He will visit with children until 4 p.m. at the Santaland (the Ziebold Building at the square). Free trolley rides will be available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to provide rides to all the merchants participating in the Christmas Walk. Carolers will be singing Christmas tunes downtown from 12 noon to 2 p.m. and an indoor meat shoot takes place at Sporto’s beginning at 1 p.m. The Holiday Happenings concludes Sunday evening with the Candlelight Home Tour from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Monroe County’s Hometown Harmony choir will perform a “It’s The Holiday Season” concert Sunday, Nov. 28 at St. Paul UCC in Waterloo. Two performances are scheduled for that evening – at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. The Kaskaskia Trail Chorus and Santa Claus will be making special appearances. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted. “Please come and get into the Christmas spirit with us,” said Choir Co-Founders Jody Worley and Sheri Jones.
Patricia Byrnes of Waterloo is the November winner of the Think Monroe County Super Consumer drawing. Byrnes won a $100 gift certificate to Shady Creek Nursery and Garden in Columbia. Her winning entry was drawn at the HTC Technologies store at 156 Waterloo Commons Dr. in Waterloo. The December Super Consumer will win a $222 tool prize pack from Wm. Nobbe John Deere.
The Columbia High School drama department will present Beauty and the Beast this weekend at the Columbia Middle School Cafetorium. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and the curtain rises at 2 p.m. for the Sunday matinee. Tickets are $6 for adults, $4 for students or an entire family for $18.
Columbia Church Thanksgiving Service Is Next Wednesday: Continuing a tradition begun in 1969, St. Paul UCC in Columbia will host this year’s community-wide Thanksgiving service on Wednesday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. Since its inception, the annual Community Thanksgiving Service rotates each year between each of the Columbia churches. At the original service on Nov. 27, 1969, clergy from First Baptist, Assembly of God, Immaculate Conception, Bethany United Methodist Church and St. Paul UCC gathered at St. Paul UCC. Father Wirth delivered the sermon. This year, clergy from Bethany United Methodist Church, Christ Community Lutheran, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and St. Paul UCC will participate. ICS’ Father Carl Scherrer will share the message. All singers are invited to join the community-wide choir in the gathering’s anthem, “Look At the World.” The offering gathered at this service supports Columbia’s voucher program, which helps to provide heating bill relief and groceries for Columbia residents struggling with economic adversity.
The next Waterloo Community Blood Drive is Tuesday, Nov. 23, from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul UCC at 200 N. Main. The Red Cross requires a photo ID. To make an appointment, call Luanne Ragland at 939-1860.
The first season of shotgun deer hunting got off to a bang this morning. Local hunters scattered throughout the woods of rural Monroe County before the break of dawn in an attempt to harvest a prize buck or doe. The first season runs through Sunday evening. The second season is Dec. 2 – 5. For more information on the rules and regulations of deer season, view the Illinois Department of Natural Resources website: www.dnr.illinois.gov. Atop the leader board at Fountain Inn’s check-in station are Dave Rick, 194-pound, 13-point buck; and Calvin Eckert, 123-pound doe. Fountain owners Rick and Jeanette McClellan said they expect the bar to be a lively place this weekend with hunters and other folks stopping by to tell and listen to hunting stories. “We don’t have a lie-detector, but often we believe some folks are telling some tall tales,” said Jeanette.
Monroe County Court Report The following cases were adjudicated the week of Nov. 15 in Monroe County Circuit Court in Waterloo, Judges Brian Babka and Dennis Doyle presiding: Ronald S. Hall, 37, of Imperial pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol - first offense. Hall was ordered to pay total fine and court cost of $1,460 and to obtain a drug/alcohol evaluation and given a one-year conditional release. Hall's license was suspended 12 months on March 19. The violation occurred Feb. 1 on Interstate 255; Columbia Police handled the incident. Charges of speeding 85 mph in a 65 mph speed zone and no valid license were dismissed. Sean K. Lloyd, 21, of Waterloo pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol - first offense. Lloyd was ordered to pay total fine and court cost of $1,385 and to obtain a drug/alcohol evaluation and placed on one year court supervision. Lloyd's license was suspended six months on Sept. 5. The violation occurred July 21 on Illinois 3 at Columbia Avenue; Waterloo Police handled the incident. A charge of speeding 75 mph in a 45 mph speed zone was dismissed. Adam S. Rahman, 33, of Glen Carbon pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol - first offense. Rahman was ordered to pay total fine and court cost of $1,440 and to obtain a drug/alcohol evaluation and given a one-year conditional release. Rahman's license was suspended 12 months on Feb. 25. The violation occurred Jan. 1 on Palmer Road at Illinois 3; Columbia Police handled the incident. A charge of improper parking on a roadway was dismissed. Janice S. Harnagel, 42, of Coulterville pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol - first offense. Harnagel was ordered to pay total fine and court cost of $1,405 and to obtain a drug/alcohol evaluation and placed on one year court supervision. Harnagel's license was suspended 12 months on Aug. 26. The violation occurred July 11 on L Road south of Illinois 156; the Monroe County Sheriff's Department handled the incident. Charges of driving under a suspended license, failure to signal properly and no front registration plate were dismissed. Martha A. Carson, 41, of Columbia pleaded guilty to resisting an officer. Carson was ordered to pay total fine and court cost of $277 and given a one-year conditional release. The violation occurred Nov. 9, 2009; Columbia Police handled the incident. Charges of battery were dismissed. Sean E. Miller, 35, of Imperial, Mo., pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of drugs. Miller was ordered to pay total fine and court cost of $1,405 and to obtain a drug/alcohol evaluation and placed on one year court supervision. The violation occurred Oct. 3 on Legion Drive; Waterloo Police handled the incident. Charges of no valid license and failure to signal properly were dismissed. Pamela G. Gregory, 34, of Millstadt pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol - first offense. Gregory was ordered to pay total fine and court cost of $1,385 and to obtain a drug/alcohol evaluation and placed. Gregory's suspended license was reinstated due to the fact the incident occurred on private property. The violation occurred Oct. 15 in the 200 block of Southwinds; Columbia Police handled the incident. Charges of operating an uninsured motor vehicle, endangering a child and illegal transportation of alcohol were dismissed. Joel D. Ottolini, 19, of Columbia pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol. Ottolini was ordered to pay total fine and court cost of $1,385 and to obtain a drug/alcohol evaluation and placed on one year court supervision. The violation occurred Oct. 28 on Jamie Lane at Warren Drive; Waterloo Police handled the incident. Sherry L. Williamson, 45, of Columbia pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol - first offense. Williamson was ordered to pay total fine and court cost of $1,460 and to obtain a drug/alcohol evaluation and given a one-year conditional release. Williamson's suspended license was reinstated for lack of probable cause. The violation occurred Oct. 14 on Admiral Parkway at Mark Drive; Columbia Police handled the incident. A charge of speeding 60 mph in a 45 mph speed zone was dismissed. Sean D. Stout, 26, of Columbia pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol - first offense. Stout was ordered to pay total fine and court cost of $1,385 and to obtain a drug/alcohol evaluation and placed on one year court supervision. Stout's license was suspended 12 months on Sept. 9. The violation occurred July 25 on Cherry Street at Metter Avenue; Columbia Police handled the incident. A charge of disobeying a stop sign was dismissed. Cory White, 18, of Freeburg pleaded guilty to felony theft. White was ordered to pay $160 court cost plus $1,535 restitution to Kendra Osterhage and given a one-year conditional release. The offense occurred May 20, 2009 at 511 Illinois Ave.; Waterloo Police handled the incident. A charge of burglary was dismissed. Derek J. Rauh, 36, of East Carondelet pleaded guilty to driving under a revoked license - repeat offense. Rauh was sentenced to 30 months probation and ordered to pay $180 court cost plus probation fees. The offense occurred Sept. 18, 2009. Megan M. Sample, 21, of St. Louis pleaded guilty to trespassing. Sample was ordered to pay total fine and court cost of $341, forbidden to enter Eagle Cliff/Miles Cemetery and placed on one year court supervision. The violation occurred Oct. 16 in the 7700 block of D Road. Ryan D. Gianino, 22, of St. Louis pleaded guilty to trespassing. Gianino was ordered to pay total fine and court cost of $341, forbidden to enter Eagle Cliff/Miles Cemetery and placed on one year court supervision. The violation occurred Oct. 16 in the 7700 block of D Road. Ryan W. Green, 28, of St. Louis pleaded guilty to driving under a suspended license and illegal possession of cannabis. Green was ordered to pay total fine and court cost of $949 and placed on one year court supervision. The violation occurred Oct. 12 on Lakeview Drive at Park Street; Waterloo Police handled the incident. Crystal D. Woody, 20, of Cahokia pleaded guilty to illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor. Woody was ordered to pay total fine and court cost of $351 and placed on one year court supervision. The violation occurred Oct. 3 at 345 Bradington Drive; Columbia Police handled the incident. Anthony F. Grasso III, 53, of St. Louis pleaded guilty to domestic battery. Grasso was ordered to pay total fine and court cost of $310 and given a one-year conditional release. The violation occurred Sept. 16 at 102 Greenview Ct.; Waterloo Police handled the incident. Kristen N. Thole, 21, of Columbia pleaded guilty to illegal consumption of alcohol. Thole was ordered to pay total fine and court cost of $277 and placed on one year court supervision. The violation occurred Sept. 19, 2009 at 529 S. Church St.; Waterloo Police handled the incident.
Ryan P.
Demond,
26, of Burksville pleaded guilty to driving under a revoked license. Demond
was ordered to pay total fine and court cost of $250. The violation occurred
Oct. 8 on Illinois 3 at Park Street; Waterloo Police handled the incident.
Jeff “J.V.” Vogt is celebrating his 53rd birthday today, Friday, Nov. 19. Folks stopping by J.V.’s Downtown Bar and Grill this weekend can wish him a happy birthday, but his wife, Denise, warns their friends that if they buy him too many rounds of drinks, he will be staying overnight at their house. |
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