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E-Newsletter - February 23, 2007 The Christian Lenten season began last Wednesday, so that means no meat on Friday for area Catholics. Several organizations and restaurants in Monroe County are having fish fries. The Valmeyer Music Boosters fish fry and music marathon is today at the school auditorium. Fish plates will be served from 4 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by the high school chorus, including solo and ensemble selections. The Waterloo Sportsman’s Club will serve fish plates from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. While there is no scheduled musical entertainment, Jack Wayland or Rich Lammert may be talked into singing a song or two if they are so inclined. The Waterloo VFW will serve tonight from 3:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. They are also open from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. for lunch through Lent. “The fish is all ready to go,” reports VFW chef Don Krueger. “There’s 75 pounds of German potato salad and mounds of slaw to serve – all without bacon!” Area restaurants with Lenten fish specials include: Gruchala’s, Joe Boccardi’s, Tiny’s and The Lantern in Columbia; JV’s Downtown Bar and Grill, Bobeck’s and Lou and Michelle’s in Waterloo; Walsh’s Inn in Burksville; Eschy’s in Maeystown and Corner Pub in Valmeyer. Columbia Crossing Forum Is Feb. 27  Terry J. Grewe, president of G.J. Grewe, explains his plans for a 900-acre mixed-use commercial development off of Fish Lake overpass at last Monday’s Columbia City Council meeting. Columbia city leaders will answer questions from citizens regarding Columbia Crossing Feb. 27 at Columbia High School. The format of the forum will include panelists from city government, the school district, community members, the developer and architect, and other officials. Each panelist will make a brief opening statement and questions will be answered. There will be no political statements. Immaculate Conception School Principal Mike Kish will be the moderator. The city’s Master Development Agreement will be on hand for review, and Columbia City Clerk Wes Hoeffken will provide attendees with an explanation of the Freedom of Information Act and relevant procedures. “It is important that all interested groups have representations on that panel and that no elected officials are included, other than as attendees,” said Columbia Mayor Kevin Hutchinson. “We want the public to feel free to ask questions, but to understand that they need to save their political viewpoints for the policies, not the city staff.” The session will begin at 7 p.m., and convene at 9:30 p.m. for an informal social period with panelists and attendees. St. Clair County Judge Milton Wharton has agreed to a change of venue for Sam Shelton, the former teacher accused of strangling Columbia High School student Ashley Reeves and leaving her for dead last April. Wharton has not said where the upcoming trial would be held, reports 550 AM KTRS. Reeves, 18, continues to recover from injuries sustained in the attack. President Washington Information And Historic Medals On Display At Columbia Public Library
In honor of George Washington’s birthday on Thursday, a display featuring the country’s first president and historic peace medals is available for viewing through Saturday at the Columbia Public Library. The library welcomes visitors to get an up close look at the items. Schwartz Property Burns In Fire  Columbia and Millstadt firefighters were called to the 2300 block of Stemler Road in rural Millstadt Tuesday night to put out a fire in an unoccupied modular home owned by Marvin Schwartz. A cause of the fire has not been determined. John Pottoff returned home from an 11-day hospital stay following surgery for pneumonia. “He will need to rest at home for a few weeks until he gets some of his strength back, but should eventually be 100 percent if he minds me and the doctors,” said his wife, Karen.  Waterloo High School FFA students paraded their tractors through downtown Waterloo Wednesday as part of FFA Week.
Reitz Backs Bill to Roll Back Electric
Rates; House to Convene in Rare Meeting of the Whole “With new utility bills arriving in mailboxes across the state, people are astounded at how much they are expected to pay,” said Reitz. “Everywhere I go, I hear from those who tell me how their utility bills have doubled and even tripled in one month. This increase is unacceptable, especially since it is forcing people to choose between paying for food and paying their utility bills.” A bipartisan hearing begins Tuesday, February 27, at 1 p.m. in the House chamber. Legislators are prepared to hear testimony from all interested parties for as long as necessary. Members of the public, business owners, and social service agencies that have been affected by higher electric rates are strongly encouraged to attend and share their views with lawmakers. The committee proceedings will be broadcast on the General Assembly’s website, www.ilga.gov/house/audvid.asp.
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Recent obituaries Gerald Horrell, 88, of Bellville died Feb. 19. He was a tin smith for Pillsbury in St. Louis for 42 years and a truant officer in Belleville for 15 years. He was preceded in death by brothers Vess and Glenn Horrell. Survivors include wife, Barbara Horrell; daughters Kristie (Dan) Fahey, Kim (Brooks) Brestel and Shelley (Barry) Freidman; brother, Lloyd (Mary) Horrell; and sister, Geneva Braun. Brendia Chaney nee Eckerd, 53, of Cadet, Mo., died Feb. 20. She was preceded in death by husband, Curtis Chaney. Survivors include sons Curtis (Katheryn) Chaney Jr., and Mike (Mickey) Chaney; brothers Bill (Cleta) Eckerd and Ron (Janet) Eckerd; and sister, Barbie (David) Pryor. Lois Melliere, 75, of Red Bud, died Feb. 20. Survivors include husband, Ralph Melliere; and children, Keith Melliere, Diane (Daniel) Brown and Linda Wessel. Visitation is Friday, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m., at Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home in Red Bud. Funeral is Saturday, 11 a.m., at St. John Lutheran in Red Bud. Humane Society of Monroe County’s Pet of the Week  Travis is a terrier mix who was born on Oct 17, 2006. He looks similar to his 40-pound mother. Travis has the most darling little terrier faces with scruffy whiskers! Travis and his brother, Dalton, were rescued from a barn and are now living in a foster home. Travis is almost housebroken and will let you know when he needs to call out. He loves everyone he meets and does well with other dogs. To give Travis a permanent home call 282-PETS or visit our web site at www.hsofmcil.org. The society’s next adoption event is Saturday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., at PetsMart on Lemay Ferry Rd. |
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