Shirley Henderson of High Ridge took this picture in January while hiking at Don Robinson State Park in Cedar Hill. “We ventured out on a cold day to take in the beauty of natural ice formations,” Shirley said.
Laura Lonati, 63, of Fenton took this picture in Feb. 2019 of her late mother, Betty Maxey, at Don Robinson State Park in Cedar Hill. “I’ll never forget this day, ever!” Betty said. “She was able to stay late and enjoy the sunset, and we were all alone.”
Charmin Gans, 50, of Festus took this picture in July at Larry G. Crites Memorial Park in Festus. “On our way home from shopping, my daughters and I noticed the sky glowing with a beautiful sunset,” Charmin said. “We made a quick stop at the park—one of our favorite spots with its barn and ponds—and the view was so breathtaking that I had to take this photo.”
Carol Singer, 76, of Eureka took this picture in May along a walking path at the St. Andrew’s at Francis Place nursing facility. “The spring rain brought all the coreopsis out to bloom,” Carol said.
Judy Buxbaum, 70, of House Springs took this picture in September 2021 at Critter Lane Petting Zoo in Valles Mines. “We were there to celebrate my granddaughter’s birthday,” Judy said. “I love this place because you can feed and handle the animals and even ride them.”
Pam Schmidt of Festus has many fond memories of the Sacred Heart School building in Festus, which closed at the end of the 2005-2006 school year. “It's almost a hundred years old—a full brick building, copper guttering, wood floors and baseboards, original windows, with very large classrooms,” Pam said. “I had the privilege to teach there for ten years: seven in second grade and three in fourth. I met wonderful students, parents, faculty, staff and parishioners, and I still have contact and relationships with many of them.” Pam recalled the support she received when she got the news that her mother was dying. “Marge Schumer, my principal, immediately heard the news and acted quickly to find a substitute and take care of my class. By the time my brother came to pick me up (at Sacred Heart), I knew I didn't have to worry. My substitute, Ardelle Wallman, showed immense compassion and kindness that day.” Pam also remembered how invested other faculty members were when she met her future husband. “As we kept dating and eventually became engaged, they threw a surprise bridal shower for me. They brought a beautiful white cake, presents, balloons and streamers (to) the school cafeteria.”
Pam Schmidt of Festus has many fond memories of the Sacred Heart School building in Festus, which closed at the end of the 2005-2006 school year. “It's almost a hundred years old—a full brick building, copper guttering, wood floors and baseboards, original windows, with very large classrooms,” Pam said. “I had the privilege to teach there for ten years: seven in second grade and three in fourth. I met wonderful students, parents, faculty, staff and parishioners, and I still have contact and relationships with many of them.” Pam recalled the support she received when she got the news that her mother was dying. “Marge Schumer, my principal, immediately heard the news and acted quickly to find a substitute and take care of my class. By the time my brother came to pick me up (at Sacred Heart), I knew I didn't have to worry. My substitute, Ardelle Wallman, showed immense compassion and kindness that day.” Pam also remembered how invested other faculty members were when she met her future husband. “As we kept dating and eventually became engaged, they threw a surprise bridal shower for me. They brought a beautiful white cake, presents, balloons and streamers (to) the school cafeteria.”
Pam Schmidt of Festus has many fond memories of the Sacred Heart School building in Festus, which closed at the end of the 2005-2006 school year. “It's almost a hundred years old—a full brick building, copper guttering, wood floors and baseboards, original windows, with very large classrooms,” Pam said. “I had the privilege to teach there for ten years: seven in second grade and three in fourth. I met wonderful students, parents, faculty, staff and parishioners, and I still have contact and relationships with many of them.” Pam recalled the support she received when she got the news that her mother was dying. “Marge Schumer, my principal, immediately heard the news and acted quickly to find a substitute and take care of my class. By the time my brother came to pick me up (at Sacred Heart), I knew I didn't have to worry. My substitute, Ardelle Wallman, showed immense compassion and kindness that day.” Pam also remembered how invested other faculty members were when she met her future husband. “As we kept dating and eventually became engaged, they threw a surprise bridal shower for me. They brought a beautiful white cake, presents, balloons and streamers (to) the school cafeteria.”
Shirley Henderson of High Ridge took this picture in May 2023 at Kress Farm Garden Preserve in Hillsboro. “This is a native plant and wildlife habitat with beautiful hiking trails, wildflowers and a birdhouse habitat,” Shirley said.
Shirley Henderson of High Ridge took this picture in August 2023 at the Sandy Creek Covered Bridge in Hillsboro. “There's something about a covered bridge that brings the past alive,” Shirley said. “This iconic bridge is beautiful any time of year.”
Rosemary Graham of Hillsboro took this picture of her great-grandson, Riley Brock, at De Soto Public Library. “In 1991, my husband George and I moved to De Soto,” Rosemary said. “I could write a book on all the fun things there was to do in that town. We stayed there for 30 years until George passed away in 2022. After that, I moved to Hillsboro to live with my daughter and son-in-law. All my grandchildren and great-grandchildren were born while we lived in De Soto.”
Rosemary Graham of Hillsboro sent a picture from 1998 of herself, her late husband, George, and their daughter, Donna, at the De Soto Opry. “In 1991, my husband George and I moved to De Soto,” Rosemary said. “I could write a book on all the fun things there was to do in that town. We stayed there for 30 years until George passed away in 2022. After that, I moved to Hillsboro to live with my daughter and son-in-law. All my grandchildren and great-grandchildren were born while we lived in De Soto.”
Rosemary Graham of Hillsboro took this picture in De Soto of her great-grandson, Riley Brock, at the birthplace of Frank Wilcox, an actor who was born in De Soto in 1907. “In 1991, my husband George and I moved to De Soto,” Rosemary said. “I could write a book on all the fun things there was to do in that town. We stayed there for 30 years until George passed away in 2022. After that, I moved to Hillsboro to live with my daughter and son-in-law. All my grandchildren and great-grandchildren were born while we lived in De Soto.”
Michael Dilks, 65, of De Soto took this photo in August while across the street from Calvary Cemetery in De Soto.
Angela Ibaviosa, 55, of Festus took this picture in August at Larry G. Crites Memorial Park in Festus. “I was walking and saw this color-bursting, glorious sunset,” Angela said. “I was on my last lap and had to stop just to watch it for several minutes.” She said she has many good memories of the park since it’s close to home.
Angela Ibaviosa, 55, of Festus took this picture in August at Larry G. Crites Memorial Park in Festus. “I was walking and saw this color-bursting, glorious sunset,” Angela said. “I was on my last lap and had to stop just to watch it for several minutes.” She said she has many good memories of the park since it’s close to home.
Angela Ibaviosa, 55, of Festus took this picture in August at Larry G. Crites Memorial Park in Festus. “I was walking and saw this color-bursting, glorious sunset,” Angela said. “I was on my last lap and had to stop just to watch it for several minutes.” She said she has many good memories of the park since it’s close to home.
Tracie Ballmer, 64, of Eureka took this picture over the summer at Meramec Greenway Trail in Fenton. “We love to walk and appreciate God’s beauty around us,” Tracie said.
Tracie Ballmer, 64, of Eureka took this picture over the summer at Meramec Greenway Trail in Fenton. “We love to walk and appreciate God’s beauty around us,” Tracie said.
Tracie Ballmer, 64, of Eureka took this picture over the summer at Drewel Park in Eureka. “We love to walk and appreciate God’s beauty around us,” Tracie said.
Ginny Leitner of Festus sent a picture taken at Six Flags St. Louis in Eureka in summer 1983. From left are Ellen Commerford, Johnathan Bauman, Mary Leitner, Jeremy Bauman and Rob Leitner.
Ginny Leitner of Festus sent a picture of herself learning to skeet shoot at the Jay Henges Shooting Range in Eureka in summer 2013.
Rick Roussin of Festus took this picture earlier this month of blue skies above Larry G. Crites Memorial Park in Festus.
Rick Roussin of Festus took this picture earlier this month at Larry G. Crites Memorial Park in Festus of “some geese enjoying a beautiful day on the pond.”
Rick Roussin of Festus took this picture earlier this month at Larry G. Crites Memorial Park in Festus.
Elaine McKinney, 75, of Crystal City took this picture earlier this month. “It’s been a hummingbird feeding frenzy at our house in their preparation to begin their fall migration south to warmer wintering locations,” Elaine said. “It’s been fascinating to watch their distinctive habits all season long.”
Laura Lonati, 63, of Fenton took this picture in Feb. 2019 of herself and her late mother, Betty Maxey, at Don Robinson State Park in Cedar Hill. “I’ll never forget this day, ever!” Betty said. “She was able to stay late and enjoy the sunset, and we were all alone.”
Laura Lonati, 63, of Fenton took this picture in Feb. 2019 of her late mother, Betty Maxey, at Don Robinson State Park in Cedar Hill. “I’ll never forget this day, ever!” Betty said. “She was able to stay late and enjoy the sunset, and we were all alone.”
Debbie Dallas Roberts of Hillsboro took this picture in 2003 of the Sandy Creek Covered Bridge in Hillsboro. “This bridge is in a very peaceful spot of Jefferson County, no matter the season,” Debbie said. “The Sandy Creek flows under it, making a calming sound”
Debbie Dallas Roberts of Hillsboro took this picture in 2003 of the Sandy Creek Covered Bridge in Hillsboro. “This bridge is in a very peaceful spot of Jefferson County, no matter the season,” Debbie said. “The Sandy Creek flows under it, making a calming sound”
Debbie Dallas Roberts of Hillsboro took this picture in 2003 of the Sandy Creek Covered Bridge in Hillsboro. “This bridge is in a very peaceful spot of Jefferson County, no matter the season,” Debbie said. “The Sandy Creek flows under it, making a calming sound.”
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