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E-Newsletter - March 28, 2008
State
Treasurer Visits Monroe County Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias was the guest of honor yesterday during a gathering of the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce at the Waterloo Country Club. Giannoulias discussed how his office is handling the budgetary issues facing the State of Illinois. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Debbie Ruggeri, right, presented the state treasurer with a shirt promoting the town. Following his visit in Waterloo, Giannoulias attended the Democratic Central Committee Banquet in Columbia.
Democrats
Gather In Columbia Monroe County Circuit Clerk Aaron Reitz, left, welcomes U.S. Rep. Jerry Costello to the Monroe County Democratic Central Committee Banquet on Thursday at Turner Hall. Area Democrats gathered to promote their party and to show their support for local and national candidates running for office.
Minor Head On
Collision Last Night In Waterloo Two vehicles collided last night on Route 3 in Waterloo. Jeannine Dury, 68, of Waterloo was driving a 2007 Toyota utility vehicle northbound on Route 3. As she passed the intersection of Illinois Ave. at about 9:15 p.m., the vehicle began to weave back and forth, slow down and cross into the path of oncoming traffic. Drury’s vehicle collided at a slow speed with a Chevrolet truck driven by Jeremy Offermann, 29, of Fenton, Mo. Drury was taken by ambulance to St. Anthony’s Medical Center in St. Louis. Offermann was not injured.
Lightning
Sparks Home Fire The rural Waterloo home of Lief and Pam Erickson received extension fire, smoke and water damage on Wednesday following a blaze. “It appears that lightning sparked the fire,” said Waterloo Assistant Fire Chief Jim Dietz. Waterloo and Columbia firefighters were called at 2:30 p.m. to the Erickson’s home at 8454 D Road. Most of the fire damaged occurred in the basement. The Erickson’s son was home at the time of the fire, but he was able to make it safely out of the residence.
Stabbing In Waterloo: A man was stabbed last night in downtown Waterloo by two other individuals. The incident occurred at 9:50 p.m. in an alley behind the Capitol Theater. According to the initial police report, the man, whose named has not been released, was involved in an argument with the two individuals at an area bar. At some point, the three individuals met behind in the alley and one of the men was stabbed. Waterloo police officers searched the area, but no suspects have yet been arrested. The injured man was taken to an area hospital and received stitches. He was released later that evening.
Chamber
Welcomes New Community Development Coordinator Columbia Chamber of Commerce board members welcomed the city’s new community development director, Paul Ellis, second from left, on Friday at Bully’s. Ellis began work this week. Joining in the lunch are, left to right, Chamber Vice President Susy Schweigert, Chamber President Louis “Hutch” Schlafly and Chamber Board member representing the City of Columbia, Jackie Hausman. Also attending was John Conrad, secretary of the chamber board.
Group Promoting Local Safety To Meet Those interested in joining the safety promoting group, the Monroe County Citizen Corps Council, will be April 1 at the Monroe County Courthouse. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m., at the Emergency Management Agency office in the basement, room 14. The council hopes to bring together first responders, business leaders, school officials and citizens in the community to meet with others in the community concerned with safety. Members will report safety concerns they have in their respective fields they feel is important to the group. “The council is a networking of citizens to ensure we all are working together in the event of a natural disaster or man-made disaster in our county,” said Kim Strellis, one of the council’s organizers. “There is no homework or additional work on your part.” The council plans to gather for monthly, one-hour meetings. The Community Emergency Response Team program falls under the council. The council can provide direction to CERT to cover needs seen by council members. For additional information or to make a reservation to attend the meeting, email Strellis at: mococitizencorp@yahoo.com.
The Dirty River Band will play April 5 at Valmeyer’s Corner Pub. Tracy Sewell celebrated a birthday on March 26. Butch and the Polka Kings will play Saturday night, March 29, at the Heckerdome. The dance floor will be open from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight. Rock band Fountain Creek will play April 12 at Valmeyer’s Corner Pub.
Calendar of Events
Friday Caws For Paws benefit at The Falls D.J. music at Corner Pub Valmeyer Junior Class Play
Saturday Trivia Night: Relay For Life at SPPS gym Rock band Vote For Pedro at Bobeck’s Butch’s Polka Kings at Heckerdome Valmeyer Junior Class Play
Sunday
Humane
Society Of Monroe County’s Pet of the Week
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