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E-Newsletter - April 27, 2007

Craft Dies In Hit-And-Run Accident
Danielle Craft of Waterloo died following injuries sustained in a hit-and-run accident Wednesday night in Dupo. Craft, 18, was walking in the 1600 block of Main Street in downtown Dupo with a 14-year-old female friend. Craft was struck by a 1999 GM minivan, which continued driving northbound on Main Street. Craft was transported to Kenneth Hall Regional Hospital in East St. Louis where she was pronounced dead.

The van was found Thursday at about 5 p.m. by a person hunting for mushrooms off State Street in East Carondelet. St. Clair County detectives are interviewing the owner of the van today.

Anyone with additional information about the incident is asked to contact the Dupo Police Department at 618-286-4884.

Craft is a 2006 graduate of Waterloo High School. She is the daughter of Diane and Joe Lewis of Waterloo. A visitation will be held Sunday evening at Quernheim Funeral Home.

The Columbia Police Department will conduct an emergency evacuation drill today at 1 p.m., at Columbia High School. A similar drill was held last year at Columbia Middle School.

“This drill will help identify strengths and weaknesses in the response plans of emergency service units from Columbia and the Columbia School District Crisis Response Plan,” said Columbia Police Chief Joe Edwards.

State Senator Brady Speaks Against Governor’s Proposed Tax Plan

Illinois Senator Bill Brady, left, speaks Wednesday at the Waterloo Country Club to attendees including, left to right, Myron Neff, Dennis Trost, Tom Nobbe, Mike Luhr and George Obernagel.

State Senator Bill Brady of Bloomington spoke yesterday at the Waterloo Country Club about his opposition to Governor Rod Blagojevich’s proposed gross receipts tax. Brady said the increased taxes would be highly detrimental to businesses throughout the state. Bradley also said he is hoping to be the Republican Party’s candidate for governor in the next election.

Columbia Optimist Club Holds Prayer Breakfast At Turner Hall

KMOX radio personality Carol Daniel was guest speaker at this morning’s Columbia Optimist Prayer Breakfast at Turner Hall. She is welcomed to the podium by Optimist President Dale Hoepfinger.

Humane Society Of Monroe County’s Pet of the Week

Milo is two-year-old male, de-clawed cat. His foster mom says he does great with the other cats, dogs and people. He loves to play and is waiting for someone to give him a home that he can grow old in. If you would like to see Milo, call the society at 282-PETS or visit www.hsofmcil.org. Their next adoption event is Saturday, April 28, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Columbia High School, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at PetsMart on Lemay Ferry Road.

Recent Obituaries
Danielle Marie Craft, 18, of Waterloo, died August 25. Survivors include her parents, Diane and Joe Lewis; sisters Haley Lewis, Gabby Lewis and Erin Lewis; and grandparents Barbara Michels and Jim and Sue Lewis. She was preceded in death by son, Mark Daniel Michels; grandfather Joseph Michels; and cousin Portia Farrier. Visitation is Sunday, April 29, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Quernheim Funeral Home. Funeral is Monday, April 30, at 10 a.m., at SS. Peter and Paul Church in Waterloo.

Calendar of Events
Friday
Fish fry and bingo at Waterloo VFW
Republican Party’s Reagan Day Dinner at Turner Hall
Columbia Rotary Texas Hold’em Tournament at Columbia American Legion
Taste of Literature at Morrison-Talbott Library

Saturday
Cassy Diehl benefit golf tournament at The Ridge
Rock band Dr. No at Bobeck’s
Zion UCC of St. Joe Yard Sale: 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Sunday
Waterloo VFW Car Show

Next Paper Printed:
Friday, May 3

Upcoming Events:
May 5: Ed Gardner Memorial Run/Walk at Waterloo Junior High School

May 7: Waterloo and Columbia candidates swearing in

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