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E-Newsletter - April 18, 2008
Waterloo
Teacher Taped To Wall For Charity
Aftershock Rolls Through County United States Geological Survey has confirmed an aftershock at 10:14 a.m., measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale. The first earthquake was measured at 5.2 this morning at 4:37 a.m. There are no reports of damage or injuries because of today’s seismic events. Former Monroe Countians Kevin and Susie Shevlin report the rumbling was felt all the way in Amelia, Ohio, just east of Cincinnati. The Shevlins’ daughter, Erin, attends Illinois College in Jacksonville. Both Erin and her roommate Laurie Barchet felt the earthquake and the aftershock. John Conrad reports his family’s adopted tomcat, Carl, mysteriously opened the bedroom door about 20 minutes before the earthquake hit. When the bed started shaking Conrad and his wife, Jean Marie, both suspected Carl had cornered (or had been cornered) by one of the other family pets under the bed creating a ruckus. Jean Marie noted that both the house and bed withstood the earthquake without damage. Nanette Gross’ parrot, Buffett began flapping its wings moments before the earthquake was felt by Nannette. “Animals are just amazing,” said Nanette. Curt and Ericha Sondag’s dog Riley began walking on their bed just before the tremors began. Will Harbaugh of Red Bud said a Tsunami occurred in the wake of the earthquake. He quipped that his wife Sue sleeps in a water bed and he told her be careful, here comes a "Sue-Nami." It is believed Sue didn’t have as much humor in the observation as her husband did. Mike Hamby thought the family pet Buddy was really getting into scratching himself while on the bed. Mike’s wife, Sandy, told him that Buddy wasn't scratching at all, but the dog was looking around the bedroom wondering what was happening. “It sounded like a tornado coming through, but there was no wind or rain,” said Sandy.
Aftershock To
Feature Earthquake Songs During Saturday Concert In honor of Friday morning’s earthquake and the following tremor, local rock band Aftershock will feature several songs about the seismic events during its Saturday night performance at Bobeck’s in Waterloo. Singer and guitar player Brian Hoffman said their set will include the songs “You Shook Me All Night Long,” I Feel The Earth Move Under My Feet,” “If The House Is A Rockin’ Don’t Bother Knockin’” and “Shake Down Street.”
Free Energy
Efficient Light Bulbs To Be Distributed The light bulbs are available on the second and fourth Fridays of the month from noon until 2 p.m. at Hope Christian Church. The 13-watt energy efficient bulbs are equivalent to a standard 60- watt bulb. There is a limit of four free light bulbs per household. In an energy-saving effort, Monroe County Electric Cooperative also distributed compact fluorescent light bulbs at its recent annual meeting.
Imo’s Safe
Place For Lunch
Five members of the George R. Kutterer Council #6165 of the Knights of Columbus have advanced to the Fourth Degree. New Sir Knights are Kevin Hennes, Randy Rachell, William Raisch, Keith Renner and Rich Stockard. Mike Beckerle has been named this year’s Newman Award recipient. The council has also welcomed new member Brian Schutzenhofer.
Several area students were among those named to the Eastern Illinois University fall semester provost’s and dean’s list. They included Natalie Sager of Dupo; Bethany Deien, Amy Gielow and Danielle Steibel of Red Bud; Amy Hopper, Katherine Kreher and James Qualls of Waterloo. More than 1,100 undergraduates were named to the provost’s and dean’s lists.
Dennis Schweigert of Columbia is on the mend following some knee surgery. His attentive wife, Susy, is ready for him to start dancing again.
Upcoming Event At The Columbia Public Library Kindermusik Class, April 26, 9:30 a.m. – 10:10 a.m., and 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Free demonstration class for newborns to 7 years.
Columbia’s Author To Sign Book About Paintball: Local author Dave Norman will sign his newly released book, “501 Paintball Tips, Tricks and Tactics,” on Saturday at the Columbia Public Library. Hours will be 9 a.m. to noon. “The book is the definitive guide to practical knowledge for paintball players,” said Norman, who has been participating in the activity for the past 11 years. Norman is a 2000 graduate of Columbia High School and has degrees in creative writing from Westminster College and Dartmouth College. He has published more than 500 articles in paintball publications, several hundred in newspapers and other magazines and has covered paintball events in four countries.
The Dirty River Band will play April 26 at Kaskaskia Roadhouse and Grill in Burksville.
Columbia High School star baseball pitcher Trent Blank will miss the rest of the season. Last week he re-fractured the same foot he broke last year. He had surgery yesterday and should be healed up to play baseball next season at Baylor University.
Humane Society of Monroe County’s Pet of the Week
Calendar of Events Friday Fish fry and bingo at the Waterloo VFW
Saturday Valmeyer Community Yard Sale and VHS Plant Sale Benefit BBQ Lunch at Rural King for Ducks Unlimited Columbia PTA Dinner Auction Rock band Aftershock at Bobeck’s Rock band Uncle Dick at Waterloo VFW
Recent Obituaries Bruce Dalman, 38, died April 17, 2008, at his parent’s home in rural Waterloo. He was born Feb. 21, 1970, the son of Ernest and Mary (nee Brand) Dalman. In addition to his parents, he is survived by brothers Keith (Nora Sunman) Dalman of Waterloo and Bryan Dalman of Waterloo; and a niece, Mara Dalman of Waterloo; along with aunts, uncles and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. Visitation is Sunday, April 20, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at DeFabio Funeral Home. A service will follow at the funeral home. He will be cremated. Memorials may be made to the family. Travis Wren, 38, of Red Bud, died April 15, 2008, after a long battle with cancer. He was born Feb. 17, 2008, at St. Clement’s Hospital in Red Bud, the son of Gerry (Dougherty) Wren of Red Bud and the late Walter Wren. Survivors include a daughter, Emma Jones; sister Susan (Mike) Kosydor of Waterloo; niece Kelly Kosydor; and nephew Mike Kosydor. He was preceded in death by grandparents James and Mary Wren and James and Effie Dougherty. He was employed as a forklift operator. Memorials may be made to the family.
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