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Weekend Wrap-Up - May 18, 2008

CHS Seniors Gather One More Time For Their Graduation

Columbia High School senior celebrate Sunday afternoon after receiving their diplomas during graduation ceremonies.

Columbia High School seniors graduating Suma Cum Laude (3.8 and higher GPA) are, left to right, Jordan Bert, Brittany Braun, Tyler Eatherton, Jennifer Hannon, Melinda Hardin, Derek Harrington, Kelly Hunsdorfer (co-Valedictorian), Nicole Mardirosian (co-Valedictorian), Angela Mayer, Tyler O’Leary, Phillip Stoecker and Meagan Stueber.

Two cars collided Sunday afternoon on Route 3 in Waterloo at the entrance to Schnuck’s. The injuries were not considered serious.

German Visitors Have Eventful Day In Waterloo

Sister Cities International Secretary Josephine Wittenauer of Columbia, right, gathers with Schoenbeck relatives from Monroe County and Porta Westfalica, Germany. The families shared stories and enjoyed each others company during a lunch Sunday at Waterloo City Lakes Park. Waterloo’s Portaloo will treat their sister cities guests to dinner Sunday evening at the Waterloo Country Club.

Hecker firefighters served up hundreds of pork steaks Sunday during the annual HVFD Barbecue and Antique Tractor Show.

Classic Car Enthusiasts Gather In Downtown Waterloo

Damon and Charley Gregson check out an antique car Sunday in downtown Waterloo during the Waterloo Optimist Club Car Show.

Maeystown Fire Chief Lyndie Prange celebrated his 50^th birthday with family and friends Saturday night at Maeystown’s Civic Association Park.

Recent Obituaries

Sandra Akin nee Mathews, 46, of Waterloo, died May 18, 2008 in St. Louis, Mo. Funeral arrangements are pending at Quernheim Funeral Home.

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Coming Events

May 23 - 24: Maeystown Homecoming

May 25: Columbia Maifest at Metter Park

May 26: Memorial Day

June 7: Columbia Recycling Day

June 13 and 14: SS. Peter and Paul Church of Waterloo Summer Picnic

July 20 - July 22: Monroe County Fair