Gary and Glenda Bartels Share Big Game Hunting Stories w/Rotarians

(FROM LEFT: GARY AND GLENDA BARTELS, NOON ROTARY CLUB PRESIDENT BEV SOLTWEDEL, AND ROTARY WEEKLY PROGRAM CHAIR MONTE BARTELS)

Gary Bartels said he's traveled to six continents and plans to mark Antarctica off his list next year.

The Effingham County resident and his wife Glenda hosted the Effingham Noon Rotary Club meeting February 26. The program focused on the Bartels' travels as well as their interaction with those they encounter on those journeys. Many of the animals Bartels has hunted are on display at MBI Construction, where Noon Rotarians met for their meeting.

Glenda Bartels accompanies Gary on most of the journeys, but hasn't done much hunting. The shooting she does is usually with a camera. The couple has books made up of photos of their various journeys.

Gary's brother, Monte Bartels, a Noon Rotarian, served as weekly program host.