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E-Newsletter - March 30, 2007 Cynthia Ziegler’s Family Honored At Democratic Dinner  Monroe County Circuit Clerk Aaron Reitz, center, discusses the late Cynthia Ziegler with her husband, George Ziegler, and daughter Laura Blevins. The Monroe County Democratic Central Committee held its 2007 Dinner and Auction on Thursday evening at Columbia’s Turner Hall. Guest speakers included Rep. Dan Reitz, Randolph County Circuit Clerk Barb Brown and former St. Louis Mayor Vince Schoemehl. The evening was dedicated to the memory of Cynthia Ziegler, a lifelong local democrat who died in January. Several members of her family were in attendance. Central Committee Chairman Alan Pirtle and Vice Chair Sandy Sauget were also recognized for the hard work and dedication to the local party.  Waterloo mayoral candidates Tom Smith, left, offers best wishes to opponent and current Mayor Terry Kipping, right, during last night’s Democratic dinner at Turner Hall. Looking on is Charlie Hopkins, father of Waterloo Ward II Alderman Jim Hopkins. The talk around the town of Waterloo is Tuesday’s announcement from Alderman Jim Nagel that he would withdraw from the mayoral race. Since his announcement, Nagel has not made any additional public statements regarding the matter. Supporters have removed many of his yard signs, but his website, www.votenagel.com, does not address his decision to step out of the race. The remaining two candidates, current Mayor Terry Kipping and Alderman Tom Smith, both attended Thursday night’s Monroe County Democratic Central Committee Dinner at Turner Hall. “It was a real shocker,” said Kipping. “I am disappointed that voters may see this as a questionable election maneuver and will suppress the overall turn out, certainly not in the best interest of our city.” “Jim is a good man and has always done what he believed to be the best for all the people of Waterloo,” said Smith. “Once again, Mr. Nagel demonstrated his willingness to put the people’s interest first regardless of the cost to his own political career.” Walsh’s Inn won the coveted World Championship of Kloepper Monday night at Freeda’s Bar in Renault. Gene Stumpf and Ardell Schewe were crowned king and queen for earning the individual high scores. Pat Roever is recovering at St. Anthony’s Hospital from injuries sustained yesterday in a one-vehicle accident on Bluff Road at Hanover Road. Roever apparently lost control of her car and ran into an embankment. She has a broken left arm and a bruised chin.
The Humane Society of Monroe County is gearing up for Saturday night’s Cause For Paws fundraiser at The Falls. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner is served at 7 p.m. "In 2006 we rescued 254 animals from being euthanized and placed them in loving homes,” said Kim Walster, Humane Society treasurer. There will be a special appearance by Randy Quinn and his dog Quentin. Quinn is the author of the book, “Miracle Dog: How Quentin Survived the Gas Chamber to Speak for Animals on Death Row.” Cause For Paws is the society’s main source of income for their annual budget. For more information about the event, the society’s website is www.hsofmcil.org. The Waterloo High School chorus is hosting a free jazz concert April 25 featuring the Wartburg College Castle Singers. Steve Mitchell has been a patient at Missouri Baptist Hospital since March 9. His family is hoping he is released from ICU soon. The Columbia High School track team competed March 24 in the SIUE Invitational. Jesse Zarlingo won the 300-meter hurdles event for the girls team, and John Heineken placed in the discus for the boys. Gene’s Barbershop owner Amie Bequette and Rick Kupinski got engaged on Valentine's Day. “He did it for the free haircuts,” said Bequette. They are planning a June 2008 wedding at Lau Nae Winery in Red Bud. Mark Bundy reports he will not be eating fish uptown tonight. “Fountain Creek has band practice,” said Bundy. The rock band is gearing up for their Saturday night performance at Valmeyer’s Corner Pub. Bundy issued this news to alert bar owners that he would not deplete their stockpiles of Stag beer tonight. Gibault High School is having a clean-up day tomorrow, March 31, from 8 p.m. to noon. “We need as many parents, students and friends as possible,” said Principal Russ Hart. “This is a fun and rewarding day for all.” Valmeyer High School won the Obee’s Gut Buster Eating Contest on Wednesday at the Courthouse bandstand. Representatives from each of the local high schools competed for money to help fund post-prom activities.
Recent Obituaries Humane Society of Monroe County’s Pet of the Week:  Tiki is a 7-month-old female calico short-hair kitten. She is great with other cats and dogs. To adopt Tiki you can visit the society’s next adoption event April 7, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Waterloo Feed Store or visit the web site: www.hsofmcil.org.
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