Point News – August 8, 2024

By Editor | August 6, 2024 |

By Carol Sue Carnes
618-883-2333

This past weekend was St. Joseph Church Picnic in Meppen. No rain and temperatures were tolerable and of course a big crowd on both Saturday night and Sunday. Lots of delicious food and cold refreshments for everyone to enjoy. This coming weekend is St. Mary’s Church Picnic in Brussels. Hoping for great weather for them as well. It starts on Saturday evening at 5 p.m., looking forward to seeing old friends there and enjoying more great food.
The Brussels High School Class of 1964 celebrated their 60 year anniversary on Friday, July 28, at the Brussels American Legion Hall. Everyone enjoyed the great food, sharing many past high school memories, photos and lots of laughs. Those attending were Diane (Held) Baalman, Frank Baecht, Philip Droege, Larry and Anne Eberlin, Gary Fortschneider, Tony Moennig, Judy (McKenny) Peer, Tom Nolte, Paulette (Siemer) Pohlman, Ron and Teoni Pohlman, Paulette (Hoemmen) and Norman Sievers, Robert Wagner, Virginia “Pinky” Wagner, Judy (Held) and Jerry Zahrli and Robert Wagner. Unable to attend were Jim (wife Kay) Wehmeier and Darlene (Kronable) Seiferman. Before dinner there were prayers remembering those dear classmates that have passed. Namely, John Bussen, Helen (Bonner) Moennig and Sandy (Moses) Kiel. Those in attendance were thankful that the class members could all be together to celebrate again. Thanks to Gary for all the beautiful decorations and to everyone bringing delicious side dishes to enjoy with the fried chicken from the Old Fill-Inn. Gary had even come up with a game of “Who Did What” in high school, classmates especially had fun with this. With it being Judy Zahrli’s birthday she was surprised with a birthday cake. A great time was had by all and they will be looking forward to next year’s reunion.
Sheila Katzenberger celebrated her 60th Birthday on Tuesday evening at the Loading Dock in Grafton, her husband Hank, and their family were present, along with her parents Pat and Paul Hoemmen. Many more “happy ones” Sheila!
Joey and Chelsie Kiel, Charlie, Stevie and Toby, along with her parents and sister and family recently returned from a wonderful vacation in St. Augustine, FL. Lots of time was spent on the beach and wading in the ocean. One day they toured the St. Augustine Alligator Farm and Zoological Park. Another day was spent touring the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and fortress built by the Spanish to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route. It is the oldest masonry fort in the continental United States. Sounds like they all had a wonderful time.
Yvonne Baecht, accompanied by Sue Kinchloe, enjoyed dinner on Saturday evening with Keith and Becky Baecht, Matthew and Samuel and other family members. The event was to celebrate Samuel’s upcoming 14th Birthday. Many more “happy ones” Samuel.
During Sunday church service at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Brussels Sydney McCall and her baby boy, Jackson of Golden Eagle, were baptized. Afterwards a wonderful chicken dinner with all the trimmings was held in the church hall in their honor. Members of both Nick’s and Sydney’s family were in attendance. Later the Mcall’s were surprised with a baby shower. We welcome the family to St. Matthew’s and were so happy that members of both their families were able to be present for this wonderful occasion.
Congratulations to Nancy Kulp who retired on Wednesday, July 31, from the Brussels Banking Facility. A reception was hosted by her Bank of Kampsville employees at the facility. We join in wishing her many happy and healthy years of retirement.
Brussels Elementary School is having a “Back to School Party” on Thursday, August 15, on the playground. Games will be played, there will be a bounce house and pizza will be served between 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Yvonne Baecht and Sue Kinchloe attended church service on Sunday morning at Hope Lutheran Church in Jerseyville with Keith and Becky Baecht, and Samuel Afterwards they drove to Cottage Hills to attend a fundraising barbecue dinner for the Cottage Hills Fire Department where their son and grandson, Matthew Baecht is employed. I was told the meal was delicious and well attended.
Robert “Bob” Affholder of St. Charles, MO passed away on Friday, July 26, at the age of 88. Survivors include his son Brett (Renee) Affholder of Troy, MO, Christina and the late Christopher Reynolds, Kyle Ash and Danielle Ash. Grandfather of Cody (Ashley) Affholder and Chelsea (Jeff) Bonner all of Golden Eagle and their families. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 17, at the St. Charles Convention Center Plaza lower level between 2 p.m.and 5 p.m. Deepest sympathy to all the family.
Stella Schultz, daughter of Matt and Carrie Schultz of Jerseyville, received a heart transplant last week after spending 240 days in Children’s Hospital in St. Louis. Just four days afterwards she celebrated her 5th birthday. She was featured on Channel 5 “Today in St. Louis” one day the past week. God’s Blessings to the Schultz family. I heard she will be returning home on Monday, Aug. 5.
Angie Williams, Manager at the Brussels Post Office has informed me that the Post Office has a new telephone number. The number now is 618-883-8049.
Birthday Blessings this week to my daughter-in-law Julie Carnes, also Mary Lou Goetze, Josie Friedel, Rachel Hartman, Janet Schleeper, Gayle (Kinder) Sinclair, Paulette Hartman, Jim Mackeu, Ethan Kirn, Drake Ohlendorf, Cindy Kuhn, Loren Haug, Irene Egner, Greg Sinclair, Paulette Pohlman, Paula Herter, Ronnie Weigel, Elaine Eberlin and all others celebrating their natal day at this time.
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Prayer for the Week
Dear Heavenly Father, we come before you this morning with a heart full of gratitude. Thank You for Your unwavering love, Your abundant blessings, and the gift of life itself. We are grateful for our family and our friends and the many opportunities you have placed in our path. Help us to be kind, patient and understanding. We ask this in Jesus’ name, AmenPoi