Arenzville, IL - Home of the World's Best Burgoo

Kevin Leib

Tuscaloosa, AL

Never lived in Arenzville

Attempting to find out if there was a Mrs. or Miss Bubb that taught school there in the 1963 to 1965 years.

1/5/01

1:07:15 PM

204.214.214.140

Kris Mallicoat (Bronson)

Loves Park, IL

Never lived in Arenzville

It was so interesting and informative to find a web site on my family’s heritage! I am the great, great, great (possibly another great, I’m not certain) grand-daughter of Francis Arenz. My grandmother was Mary Louise Arenz (Mallicoat) who married Arthur Mallicoat from Beardstown, IL.

1/6/01

11:58:44 PM

205.188.200.22

Kris Mallicoat (Bronson)

Loves Park, IL

Never lived in Arenzville

It was spooky looking at the picture of Louisa Boss (Arenz), since she bears such a strong resemblance to my grandma! Even my father inherited those eyes and that nose.

1/7/01

12:01:06 AM

205.188.200.22

Kris Mallicoat (Bronson)

Loves Park, IL

Never lived in Arenzville

If anyone can give me more information about either of my grandparents, I would certainly appreciate it! I’m sure there are still people alive today that would remember at least one of them.

1/7/01

12:01:43 AM

205.188.200.22

Martha Clark
Utica, IL (the other burgoo town)
Former resident of Arenzville
Finally got online at home and am enjoying the trip down memory lane. It's good to see the familiar names and faces from the past. Keep up the good work, Molly!
1/26/01
11:52:32 PM
216.214.206.233

Jenni Lueth

Springfield, IL

Former resident of Arenzville

I lived in Arenzville in 1987-1990. Doesn't look like a lot has changed since then. Nice little town

2/3/01

5:11:42 PM

208.5.212.109

Roena Delaney Henne

Decatur IL.

Former resident of Arenzville

Enjoyed your Web...Used to live in Arenzville community, Concord, Arcadia and a place called "Crackers Bend"...Most of my relatives are from there...Enjoyed many Burgoo Days in the past.

3/27/01

1:58:43 PM

209.240.220.182

Molly Daniel

Charleston, IL

Former resident of Arenzville

Just putting in a test entry to see if the guestbook entry page is still functioning the way it is supposed to. If you made an entry in the guestbook and don't see it show up here on this page, please let me know since this thing decides to misbehave now and then.

3/28/01

9:33:40 PM

216.43.43.190

Carl Bischoff

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Former resident of Arenzville

Hello all my friends in Arenzville. This is Carl Bischoff, son of Rev. George and Patricia Bischoff. Dad was pastor at st. Peters Lutheran Church.

I had kind of forgotten about this web page until I subscribed to Classmates.com and was writing a letter to Donald Mason, an old classmate and friend. I brought the page up and gave the URL to him.

To any of you who read this, I would appreciate it if someone could give my email address to Mike Beets, on the outside chance that he has a computer.

I do miss the good times growing up in (near) Arenzville. I graduated from Triopia High in 1965 and would love to get in touch with other class mates. Hopefully many more may read this and check out Classmates.com

If anyone would like to contact me then just send an email to GACBIII at spinn.net or drop me a line at:

2830 Valencia Dr. NE

Albuquerque, NM 87110-3214

I will know when your mail comes since I am still a mailman and I deliver my own home! hahaha

God's Blessings on each of you.

Carl

3/28/01

9:38:54 PM

216.223.233.123

Fred Wahls

Tomah, Wisconsin

Former resident of Arenzville

Great site!! I was surfing the Web and found the site on Burgoo. Boy did that bring back memories. I taught school at Trinity from 1970 to 1974 while my wife taught at the public school down the street. We both would love to hear from any of our former students and old friends.

4/4/01

5:24:47 PM

208.200.8.108

Beth (Schone) Martin; Nashville, TN; Former resident of Arenzville; The website is great! I love the picture of Grandma Grant's house on the home page.; 4/5/01; 3:43:23 PM; 63.96.148.89; Jim Morrison; Springfield, Il; Former resident of Arenzville; When I was younger I used to think the Burgoo was the time when old people got together to visit, and I'm finding out that's true. Can't wait for the next one!; 4/12/01; 9:57:51 AM; 163.191.195.12
: Karl Kent Hansmeier; Hannibal, MO; Former resident of Arenzville; Really a fun site for "flash backs". I am the son of Henry & Mildred (Braner) Hansmeier. Both parents are deceased. My brother, Jack, splits his time between Anchorage AK & Palm Springs, CA -- Can you quess where he spends his winters. My memories of Arenzville, Triopia, and Burgoo are becoming more special every day. I would welcome email for catch-up from the good people I have known in the world's greatest little town!; 4/16/01; 7:25:21 PM; 65.64.152.93; Todd Strubbe; Houston, Texas; Former resident of Arenzville; What a wonderful site! Certainly brings back a lot of great memories ... Scrolling through the guestbook and seeing all the familiar names ... Looking at all the old (and new) pictures. Given much of the Burgoo theme, I'm just surprised I couldn't find the lyrics to the title song from the school play Burgoo! Would that be giving away the recipe or would Mr. Bradbury sue for copyright infringement. No matter, this will be a place to "check in" every so often. Thanks.; 4/21/01; 11:54:37 PM; 152.163.194.197; CHRISTINE CONWAY JOHNSON; LOOKOUT MTN. GEORGIA; Former resident of Arenzville; I WAS SO SHOCKED AND PLEASENTLY SUPRISED TO SEE THE ARENZVILLE BURGOO HOME PAGE, I GREW UP IN ARENZVILLE ON THE EDGE OF TOWN. I AM CHARLES AND PATRICIA HIERMAN'S DAUGHTER. I WENT INTO THE NAVY RIGHT OUT OF SCHOOL AND THEN GOT MARRIED AND MOVED AROUND ALOT WHILE HE WAS IN THE CORPS AND ENDED UP IN GEORGIA. A FAR CRY FROM ARENZVILLE,ILL. I MISS THE TOWN FOLK AND THE TOWN SO MUCH. I HAVE THOUGHT LONG AND HARD ABOUT MOVING BACK . AND I TO RECALL A GREAT TIME AT BURGOO AND AT THE TEEN DANCES. AND I REMEMBER A GREAT TIME FISHING IN THE CREEKS NEARBY AND CHASING LIGHTNING BUGS, AS A CHILD. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK. IT BROUGHT A TEAR TO MY EYE AND A SMILE TO MY HEART TO SEE ALL THE PICTURES OF THE TOWN AND THE FAMILIAR FACES THAT BRIGHTEN IT UP. AND TO ST PAULS LUTHERN CHURCH HELLO AND I MISS THE SMALL FAMILY HOOD OF MY LITTLE CHURCH BACKHOME. GOD BLESS ALL AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. IF ANY ONE WANTS TO EMAIL ME I'VE ENCLOSED MY EMAIL AND I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU ALL AND ANY ONE FROM THE CLASS OF 1981.; 4/23/01; 11:44:28 PM; 205.188.197.42; Angie Taylor (Jay's wife); Hope Mills, North Carolina; Never lived in Arenzville; Anyone who was in Class of 81 at Triopia, whom we have not already contacted, please e-mail me at the above address regarding the 20-year class reunion. It will be held June 30th at the Elks in Jacksonville. Still looking for Dea Olbert, Constance McDannald, and Shiralee Jones. If anyone knows how to contact these people, please e-mail me ASAP. Thanks, Angie; 4/24/01; 12:59:42 PM; 205.188.192.152; Sue Froman; Arthur; Never lived in Arenzville; Who is the marble collector in Concord?; 4/25/01; 10:52:22 AM; 206.62.209.253; Lynn Farmer; Tuscola, IL; Former resident of Arenzville; Molly, You are doing a great job. Keep up the good work; 5/1/01; 9:07:46 AM; 206.62.209.253; Sara (Clark) Burrus; Urbana, Il; Former resident of Arenzville; 2001 is the 35th year anniversary for the class of '66. Plans are under way. Let me know if you are interested in attending the reunion. (Also, visit the class website at www.geocities.com/triopia66/); 5/8/01; 8:15:41 PM; 64.5.66.198; Sarah Welch; Arenzville; Current resident of Arenzville; I really like living in Arenzville. All the people here are super friendly and everyone knows everyone's name. That's why Arenzville is so special and a fun place to grow up in. Just watch out for Granger Snodgrass!!!!!!! (Don't believe him if he falls off his scooter...) :); 5/30/01; 11:36:16 AM; 209.130.161.100; Randy (HR) & Karen (Hendricker) Nobis; Arenzville; Current resident of Arenzville; This is a great web site...thanks Molly! Arenzville is a great place to live and an even greater place to come back to after living away from it! Greetings to all the 1971 and 1966 graduates of Triopia. We would love to hear from our classmates.; 6/3/01; 10:39:48 PM; 209.130.161.23; Judy Logan Fowler; Richardson, Texas; Former resident of Arenzville; I am coming home for the 2001 Burgoo and hope to see old friends, and NEW! I haven't been to the Burgoo for probably 25 years! I hope it tastes the same, EVEN THOUGH there are automatic stirrers!!!Our Dad, Don Logan, is 83, lives in Beardstown, and is a Veteran, also!; 7/29/01; 1:39:09 PM; 12.86.217.83; Lea Ann; Pekin, Illinois; Never lived in Arenzville; I just read about the Burgoo Festival in the American Profile magazine and decided to look at your web site. I have lived in various cities in central Illinois all of my life, and I can't believe this is the first time I've ever heard about Arenzville and the Burgoo. I'd love to come down and give it a taste-test myself one day! Your community sounds like a lovely place to live!; 8/15/01; 5:45:09 PM; 216.166.196.187; Carol (Arenz) Spencer; Delavan WI; Never lived in Arenzville; I'm a relative of the founder of Arenzville & have always wanted to visit there. I wonder if the "Marie" that is celebrating her 100th birthday is the historian of Arenzville that my brother Richard Arenz spoke to some years ago when he visited there.; 8/17/01; 1:16:25 PM; 156.46.95.167; Tiffany Winkelman; O'Fallon, IL; Wish I lived in Arenzville; Hello again everyone! Justed popped in to see what was going on at this years Burgoo! Just like every year, I can't wait to get a big bowl of that stew.... Me, my sister Candice, and our father Richard Winkelman (son of Leland Winkelman and Patricia Schrodt, both deceased residents of Arenzville) will be there this year just like we are every year. We are looking forward to seeing everyone this year. Take care all, and see you soon!; 8/17/01; 1:53:40 PM; 206.29.113.150; Ken Walbert; Shreveport, Louisiana; Former resident of Arenzville; Great site. I graduated from Triopia in 1968. It is good to read the guest book and see all who have visited.; 8/21/01; 11:44:06 AM; 207.254.200.11; Gene and Joyce Linenfelser; Highland, Illinois; Wish I lived in Arenzville; Burgoo may Brother (JR.), Arenzville American Profile; 8/22/01; 11:44:52 AM; 208.235.36.143; Wish I lived in Arenzville; kOREA, VET 1953-1957; 8/22/01; 11:48:14 AM; 208.235.36.143

Note from the webmaster: if you are an Arenzville veteran trying to let me know that you would like to add your name to the list of Korean War veterans, please send me an email message at webmaster (at) burgoo.org. Remember to include your name since not all email programs automatically send your name as part of the "from" field.

jonathan m. herman

saint marys, ohio 45885

Never lived in Arenzville

I sure enjoyed your website! It looks like great fun making burgoo! I would like to have a few recipes of your burgoo and or town favorite side dishes. Small towns like yours have some of the best recipes in america. I asure you that these recipes will stay with me and I hope to make it tothe Burgoo festival in 2002. THANKS!a

8/25/01

11:52:50 PM

63.10.216.149

From the webmaster: Thanks for your warm compliments, Jonathan. We hope you'll make it to next year's Burgoo. There are many recipes for burgoo, but one that is closest to what is made in Arenzville was credited to Mr. Elza Perry. It is posted here on the website. As for other recipes, the Triopia Women's Club has produced a cookbook with many other local recipes, and it is for sale at the Burgoo. The proceeds support projects which benefit the local communities.

Carl Kleinschmidt

Turtle Lake, Wisconsin

Never lived in Arenzville

I was reading American Profile magazine and came across the article on Arenzville and then saw the picture of Lorenz Kleinschmidt. I would like to get in touch with Lorenz to see if we are somehow related. Could somebody please pass the name and E-mail message along to Lorenz. I would really appreciate it. My address is 421 Poplar Street, Turtle Lake, WI 54889. Thank you very much for all your help. Carl Kleinschmidt

9/3/01

6:10:10 PM

64.33.142.46

Kris (Kays) Large

Jacksonville, IL.

Former resident of Arenzville

I graduated from Triopia in 1969 and have many wonderful memories of school , Burgoo, and resident Arenzvillians of the 50's & 60's, a wonderful town to grow up in.

9/4/01

6:25:59 PM

172.153.175.17

Karl (Kent) Hansmeier

Hannibal, MO

Former resident of Arenzville

I'm embarrassed to admit that it has been years since I have attended the Arenzville Burgoo. This year I'm coming!! In fact, my brother Jack is also coming from Anchorage, Alaska. We will be around town on Saturday the 8th. So, if anybody who might know/remember either of us is interested in seeing fatter, but wiser (excluding our ability to remember as well) versions of us, please keep on the lookout. We would love the challenge of trying to identify who you are.

9/4/01

7:32:25 PM

64.123.57.228

Dottie McGee

Missouri

Never lived in Arenzville

We traveled to your festival from Missouri, the trip took well over three hours. The wonderful soup that we had anticipated turned out to be a tastless mush that my children wouln

9/8/01

7:20:16 PM

216.229.70.39

Candice Winkelman

O'Fallon IL

Current resident of Arenzville

My father was born and raised inthe area and I have been to very Burgoo since the age of 7 and now I am 18, but I wouldn't miss it for the world. It gives me a chance to see my family I don't get to see very often and meet new family members I didn't even know existed, and I also get to eat some of the best stew I have ever had.

I was also hoping maybe someone might have some information on my family we don't have, my father is Richard(Dick) Winkelman son of Leland and Patricia Winkelman. I know we are related to some Lovekamps and Schrodts but we haven't been to sucessful finding anymore information on our family tree.I browsed through the 2000 guestbook and saw some Lovekamps and a few Winkelmans, but I wasn't to sure if we were even related. I know I have a lot of relatives in the area so it is hard to remember the names of my family that are not really close in relation. If anyone has any information that they think would be useful it would be appriciated.You can Email me and my sister at Tiffer77 at hotmail.com. Thanks

9/9/01

6:34:34 PM

63.46.120.120

Ron Garfield
Island of Sri Lanka (south of India)
Never lived in Arenzville
But I lived not too far away, Murrayville, south of J'ville. Boy, a bowl or two of burgoo would hit the spot 'bout now. My friend John Hayter will eat my share for me. He keeps one deep freeze just for burgoo, and of course the Arenzville burgoo is always on top. Cheers from South Asia!

9/9/01
7:46:01 PM
202.51.143.207

Nikki Tiemann Deschaine
South Carolina
Former resident of Arenzville

Hey, I just wanted to say hello to my family. Aunt Barb, Troy, Sonya the kids and I miss you guys. Love Ya. Love, Nikki

10/22/2001
11:24:03 PM
152.163.207.187

Dawn Frost
Hannibal Mo.
Never lived in Arenzville

I just checked out the web-site, very nice. I have been to the burgoo festival several times. Always had a great time. My family has know Lee Burrus for many years and I would like to hear from him. If you know him say hi for us and send him my email. Thanks! We love your town! Dawn

10/28/2001
11:06:04 AM
65.64.159.15