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E-Newsletter - April 4, 2008
Burglary At Kaskaskia Roadhouse
In addition to the cash machine, a Megatouch video game machine and the bartender’s tip jar were also removed from the premises. A Cherry Master video game was broken into. Business owner Ricky Muertz told Sheriff’s deputies the burglar stole about $10 in quarters from the machine. Those with additional information about the case or who may have seen suspicious activities between 1:45 a.m. and 8 a.m. on March 29 are asked to contact the Sheriff’s Department at 939-8681 ext. 236. The team from JV’s Downtown Bar and Grill won the 2008 World Championship of Kloepper. The event was held Monday night at Kaskaskia Roadhouse and Grill in Burksville. The top individual scorers were Pat Ford and Terry Holcomb. They were crowned this year’s queen and king of kloepper.  Participants play their cards during the World Championship of Kloepper at Kaskaskia Roadhouse and Grill. – photo by Rhonda May
Nobbe Named New
President Of Commercial State Bank Nobbe has served on the bank’s board of directors since 1999. He is the co-owner of Wm. H. Nobbe & Co., the John Deere dealer south of Waterloo. He lives in Waterloo with his wife, Dina. They have two children and one grandchild. “I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as president of CSB and look forward to continuing efforts already underway to make it one of the best community banks in the area,” Nobbe said. Quernheim has also been on the board of directors since 1999. He is employed by AT&T and lives in San Antonio, Tex., with his wife, Tracy. They have three children.
Gibault
Students On St. Louis TV This Morning Several Gibault High School students were spotted on television’s News Channel 5’s Today In St. Louis morning show. The students were promoting their upcoming attempt this Saturday night to get into the Guinness Book of World Records. The GHS Marketing II class will try to set a record for connecting the most glow sticks. In addition to striving for the record, the students will raise money for the American Cancer Society. For every dollar given to the students, the donor will receive a glow stick. For more information, call the school at 939-3883.
Reliance Bank recently opened their new facility in Columbia on Admiral Trost
Road.
County Receives
Emergency Generators “These units will ensure that shelter locations in the county will be operational regardless of the condition of the power grid, as well as maintaining service to critical facilities and infrastructures in the county,” said Gene Henckler, director of the local EMA office. County board members Dale Haudrich, Terry Liefer and Delbert Wittenauer were on hand at the courthouse Tuesday when the generators arrived atop a semi-tractor trailer. “Electrical power is a critical component in the response to and recovery from any disaster which may threaten the citizens of the county,” Haudrich said. “This equipment will be a tremendous asset in a time of need.” The Friends of the Waterloo Park District Pool will meet Thursday, April 17, at 7 p.m., at Zahnow Elementary School in Waterloo. The public is invited. Katie Schwarze of Valmeyer is recuperating at home following a tonsillectomy earlier in the week. Blood Drive In Valmeyer: The American Red Cross will have a blood drive Monday, April 14, at St. John UCC in Valmeyer. Hours are 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Rock band Father Jack will play Saturday, April 5, at Burgards in Freeburg. Their next local performance is Saturday, April 12, at Gallagher’s in Waterloo. Gibault High School students and soccer team standouts Katy Kentch and Justin Billmeyer officially accepted athletic scholarships today. Kentch will attend McKendree University next year and Billmeyer has signed on at Meramec University.
In other
Gibault news… Gathering For Earl Reitz: Friends and relatives will gather Monday, April 7, at Oak Hill to honor Earl Reitz at Oak Hill in Waterloo. Pals from his days at Rau’s IGA, Luhr Bros. Inc., Wm. Nobbe John Deere and the Waterloo Fire Department will be on hand from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Calendar of Events:
Saturday Trivia: Zion UCC benefit trivia at SPPS gym. Rock band Boogiemen at Bobeck’s
Sunday
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