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E-Newsletter - September 7, 2007  Griffin, Logan, Eric and Sophie Seidler of Valmeyer enjoyed Labor Day by swinging around at the school’s playground. – photo by Carol Floarke
Police Looking For Truck Involved In Early Morning Hit And Run “Ballard became entangled on the truck and was dragged for several yards before being rolled over by the back tires,” said Illinois State Police Officer Ralph Timmins. The maroon truck sped away without stopping. Several passersby stopped along the roadway and cared for Ballard until the Monroe County Ambulance Service and Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies arrived on the scene. Ballard was transported by Arch helicopter to St. Louis University Hospital. The injuries were not believed to be life-threatening. The Illinois State Police continues searching for the maroon truck which had a driver and passenger, both described as white males. Anyone with information about the maroon truck is asked to contact the Illinois State Police at 618-346-3724.
Columbia Man Arrested On Sexual Abuse
Charges Columbia police officers initially responded to Ingram’s house on a complaint of telephone harassment. Columbia Police Chief Joe Edwards said the caller stated Ingram was attempting to contact a young female acquaintance. Upon further questioning, police officers found reason to arrest Ingram on the sexual abuse charges of a female between the age of 13 and 17. The incidents are believed to have occurred between November 2006 and February 2007. If convicted, the class 2 felony charges can result in a jail term of three to seven years. Ingram is set to appear at the Monroe County Courthouse on September 20. Waterloo Water Rates To Increase: Illinois American Water Co. informed the City of Waterloo it will increase water rates by 17 to 20 percent. Waterloo Mayor Tom Smith said the increase will soon affect Waterloo residents’ water bills. “I am disappointed in the rate hikes and am concerned for those living on fixed incomes,” said Smith. Smith said Illinois American’s price increase further validates the measure the city is currently taking to find an alternate source of water. The city is also discussing the possibility of appealing the increase. Tim Godier of rural Prairie du Rocher died Monday following injuries sustained Monday while hunting. Godier and his 12-year-old son were hunting on Labor Day when his son accident shot him in the groin. Godier, 44, was flown by Arch helicopter to St. Louis University Hospital, where he died later that day. He was a union laborer for Local #196 Waterloo, member of the Modoc Sportsman Club and was on the Prairie du Rocher School Board. Survivors include wife, Debbie Godier; parents Floyd and Betty Godier; children Chrystle (Terry) Donjon, Candace “Petie”(Nick Mudd) Godier, Gregory Godier and Andrea “A.J.” Godier; siblings Rick Godier, Rod Godier, Dan (Susie) Godier, Renee (Bill) Heidle, Donald (Arlene) Godier, Michelle (James) Weber and Treva (Scott) McDonald. He was buried Friday following a service at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Prairie du Rocher. Brig. General William Enyart, formerly of Columbia, will be promoted September 8 to major general and named adjutant general and commander of the Illinois National Guard in change of the command and promotion ceremonies in Springfield. In civilian life, General Enyart is an attorney in private practice in Belleville. He was a guest speaker for one of the Columbia American Legion Post 581 programs last year. William Zieger of Burksville, 21, pleaded guilty of the July 17 burglary of Kaskaskia Roadhouse Grill. He will pay $604 in restitution, serve 30 days in jail and be put on probation. The Flood Rushes Back Home  John Campbell, center, president of MASC and director of The Flood visits with the musical’s authors, Peter Mills and Cara Reichel after the opening night performance. “The characters depicted in this production and the town of Meyerville are all fictitious,” said Campbell. “The spirit of the characters and cooperative spirit of the town is real.” – photo by Judy Brinkmann The Broadway musical The Flood made its debut production last night at the Capitol Theatre in Waterloo. “The Flood” is inspired by the Flood of 1993 and is based on interviews with Valmeyer residents. “This show presents an extraordinary opportunity for us, as an artistic group, and for the community as it pays tribute to the courage and spirit that is our Midwestern heritage,” said John Campbell, MASC board of directors president and director of “The Flood.” Performances will be Sept. 7 through 9, and Sept. 13 through 16, but most of the shows have already been sold out. To kick off the local production, Director Campbell hosted a cocktail reception Thursday evening at the Waterloo Country Club. Several dignitaries were in attendance, including the musical’s authors Peter Mills and Cara Reichel. Several Valmeyer residents were in attendance during last night’s first performance, including Dennis Knobloch, the mayor of Valmeyer at the time of the flood. “The cast and crew did a fantastic job. Everyone gave it their all,” said Knobloch. “The writers did an excellent job of capturing the spirit of what was going on in 1993.” Following last night’s performance, the cast and crew met with audience in the Oddfellow’s Hall, located in the basement of the Capitol. St. Elizabeth’s Monroe County Urgent Care Center will celebrate their one-year anniversary on September 18, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The celebration event, thanking the community for its continued support, will include refreshments and tours of the facility and its expanded departments. Physicians and staff will also be available to meet and ask questions. The Gibault JV volleyball team won first place at the Windsor Tournament. The Columbia High School girls cross country team placed five runner in the top 10 at the Benton Six Invitational. The Lady Eagles were led by Taylor Byrd, Carly Evans, Torey Byrd, Ashley Hrdlicka and Chelsea Hagan. The CHS boys’ team had three individual medalists: Trevor Wood, Ben Riggins and Zeke Sexauer. The team’s next even is Saturday’s Belleville West Invitational. Movies At Metter: Due to inclement weather Columbia’s Movies at Metter on Friday, September 7, will be shown at the Old Columbia Middle School gymnasium. The movie will begin at 7:45 p.m. Bleacher seats will be open. For more information: www.columbiaillinois.com A ground-breaking ceremony was held this morning for Reliance Bank’s new Columbia facility. It will be located near the Walgreen’s store. The Show Must Go On: The Relay For Life will be held tonight at the Monroe County Fairgrounds, rain or shine, beginning with a survivor dinner at 5:30 p.m. Because of the expected rainfall, the campsites have been moved into the commercial building, the food stands will be in the main pavilion and the games and entertainment will be in the small pavilion. Country radio station 93.7 The Bull’s van will be at the fairgrounds from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Opening ceremony will be at 7 p.m., followed by the relay at 7:30 p.m., which will continue until Saturday morning at 6 a.m.
Friday Night Football Science Program at Morrison-Talbott: Tami Hughes will conduct a science program September 8, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Waterloo’s Morrison-Talbott Library. Students looking for ideas for science fair projects may find inspiration from Hughes’ hands-on demonstrations.
Upcoming events at Morrison-Talbott
Library: New Entrance To Columbia Library: Because of road construction, the entrance to the Columbia Public Library has been temporarily moved to Locust Street. The Metter Street entrance is planned to be reopened in one to two months.
Upcoming Events At the Columbia
Public Library Tot Time Fun: 25-30 minute program of short rhymes, songs, finger plays and books that are combined for a fun interactive session for children ages 1 to 3 years old. Session begins at 10 a.m., on Thursday, September 13 and ends October 18. Story Hour Fun: 45-minute program beginning at 1 p.m. that includes stories, games and crafts for children 3 and up. Session begin September 13 and ends October 18.
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