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News - January 30, 2012
Longtime News Publisher Bob Voris Passes Away Robert H. Voris, 83, of Waterloo, died this morning, Monday, Jan. 30, 2012.He was born March 2, 1928 in East St. Louis. He had been a resident of Oak Hill Nursing Home along with his wife, Pat (Quernheim) Voris, who survives. In addition to his wife, Mr. Voris is survived by his children, Craig (Alice) Voris of Tennessee and Cathy (Mike) Gilbert of Colorado; and a granddaughter, Erin Gilbert; a sister, Jean Jost; along with nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and friends. Mr. Voris published the Waterloo Republican newspaper for many years. Bob’s sister Jean was a co-owner. The paper purchased the competing Waterloo Times in 1979, forming the Waterloo Republic-Times. Bob and Jean sold the paper in the early 1990s and it has gone through several ownership changes through the years. Funeral arrangements are pending at Quernheim Funeral Home.  Bob Voris rides in the 2005 Waterloo Homecoming Parade as the event’s grand marshal.
Cahokia VFW Heavily Damaged By Fire Just after 12 noon today, Monday, Jan. 30, the Cahokia VFW Post Hall caught on fire, reports Fox 2 News in St. Louis. The blaze quickly spread throughout the structure, with flames shooting out through most of the roof. The building is located at 621 Water Street (near the Huck’s Gas Station on Route 3). Several fire departments were dispatched to the scene, including Waterloo, Dupo, Columbia, Millstadt, Freeburg, Valmeyer, Smithton and Prairie du Pont. Firefighters are also keeping a close eye on neighboring homes since the hall is located in a residential area. The cause of the fire has not been determined. Additional pictures and information is located at the Fox 2 News website: http://www.fox2now.com/news/kplr-vfw-hall-on-fire-in-cahokia-il-20120130,0,6653601.photogallery.  Fire departments from several area engine houses work to contain today’s large fire at the Cahokia VFW. – photo by Paul Schankman of Fox 2 News St. Louis
Blizzard Of 1982 Was 30 Years Ago
While we are
experiencing, so far, one of the mildest winters on record,
today, Jan. 30, marks the 30th anniversary of famous Blizzard of
1982 – one of the heaviest snowfalls in the history of Monroe
County. The snow shut down most all roads, businesses and
schools for a week.
The
"thunder-snow" occurrence began Saturday evening, Jan. 30 and
about two inches of snow fell per hour overnight into Jan. 31,
reports the National Weather Service archives. Snow
accumulations were reported to be from 15 inches to nearly two
feet in some parts of the county. Snow drifts were as high as
six feet.
Most locals have very interesting stories regarding their
experiences of being stranded at home, at their jobs or out of
town. It is always a good conversation starter.
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