Josh is sitting in court today for the Castillo trial.
I'm working on a few things, trying to get call backs and tie up the loose ends on stories I'm working on.
Though this is not specifically our area, I thought some of you out there might be interested in the following press release, which just came across our e-mail:
Local Band & Club Hold Fundraiser for Durham Women Killed in Car Wreck
Friends of Julie Hatch and Jonel Hoogterp, two Durham women killed in a July 25th car wreck in Michigan, have planned a fundraiser for the women on Friday, August 7th at Club Steel Blue in Durham.
Friends and family established a fund for the women soon after the accident and approached the local band, Sudden Affair, about the possibility of turning its August 7th show at Steel Blue into a fundraiser. Sudden Affair's front-woman and songwriter, Andi Morgan, and Steel Blue owner, Diane Graves, who both share several friends with
Hatch and Hoogterp, were happy to make the change and worked quickly to make necessary adjustments.
"I only met Julie a couple of times and unfortunately never had the opportunity to meet Jonel, but I understand they were both wonderful people who touched the lives of many, including several close friends of mine," Morgan said. "I hope we are able to raise a substantial amount of money that can help offset the burden and loss already placed on the families," she added.
The car accident, which occurred July 25th at a family reunion in Michigan, killed 31-year-old Julie Hatch instantly and left her partner, 26-year-old Jonel Hoogterp, in critical condition. Hoogterp passed away Friday, July 31st after nearly a week in a medically induced coma at Marquette General Hospital in Michigan. Hoogterp did not have medical insurance.
The show will be held Friday, August 7th at Steel Blue, located at 1426 S. Miami Blvd. in Durham. Doors open at 8 p.m. and all door proceeds will be donated to the families. Admission is $3-15, depending on what guests wish and are able to give. Donations to The Jonel Fund can also be made online at www.nodcraft.com/thejonelfund.html. For more information about Steel Blue or Sudden Affair, visit them online at www.clubsteelblue.com and www.reverbnation.com/andimorgan.
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