CNSTC: Jan. 18. 2012

January 18, 2012

Vol 14

July 13, 2011

No 3

Vol 13 No 28

Get started planning an amazing adventure through the Canadian Rockies at a free informational session

Journey of a Lifetime Information courtesy of the City of O’Fallon

IN this Issue

Put your timetable on “go” for a spectacular trip, The Canadian Rockies

by Train, at a free informational session to be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, January 25, at the Renaud Spirit Center (RSC), 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon, Missouri 63368. The session includes a detailed day-by-day itinerary of the nineday trip, which will begin on Thursday, September 27, when the motor coach will take travelers from the Civic Park parking lot to the St. Louis airport for a flight to Vancouver, British Columbia.

Travelers will return to O’Fallon on Friday, October 5.

“We are excited to offer this trip, which includes an unforgettable, two-day excursion across the province of British Columbia aboard VIA Rail’s legendary train, The Canadian,” said Paula Creech, recreation specialist for O’Fallon’s Parks and Recreation Department. “Nothing beats the comfort and style of an oldfashioned journey by train. The Canadian offers first-class meals, private sleeping quarters, and a chance to see some of the most incredible scenery in the world from the glass-topped Dome Car, where you can see in all directions.”Travelers will spend Friday sightseeing in beautiful Vancouver, and then board the train for a relaxing journey across British Columbia, with views of the Monashee Mountains, Pyramid Falls cascading down Mount Cheadle, and the glistening Albreda Icefield glaciers. On Saturday, passengers will disembark in Jasper, Alberta, a turnof-the-century railroad town nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. For the remainder of the trip, travelers will continue by motor coach. Highlights include sightseeing along the breathtaking

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Icefield Parkway, and stops at dramatic Maligne Canyon, the Columbia Icefield, dazzling Lake Louise, historic Banff, and vibrant Calgary, Alberta.

Throughout the trip, travelers are likely to see bears, elk, moose, and other wildlife, charming alpine towns, crystalline lakes and shining rivers, cascading waterfalls, stunning forests, majestic mountain peaks and valleys, and rolling prairies. The tour features leisure time to shop and explore destinations, opportunities for side trips, and overnight accommodations that include the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, and the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, nicknamed “the castle in the mountains.”

The trip’s cost covers all roundtrip transportation, including fees and airfare to Canada, the train journey, motor coach transportation in Canada, 13 meals, all lodging and all hotel transfers.

The current price (a “book now” rate good through March 27, 2012) is: $5,249 per person for single accommodations, $4,349 per person for double, and $4,299 per person for triple accommodations.

After March 27, the rates will increase by $250.

Trip reservations for The Canadian Rockies by Train will be accepted until

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Saturday, April 14, with a $250 deposit due when reservations are made, plus a cancellation waiver and insurance fee of $305 per person. All fees will be explained at the free informational session.

To register for the informational session, call 636.474.2732, or register online at www.ofallon.mo.us/ParksandRec and

enter program course number 31675.

Or, sign up in person at the Renaud Spirit Center, or at the O’Fallon Parks and Recreation Administration Office, 400 Civic Park Drive (63366).

For more information, contact Paula Creech at pcreech@ofallon.mo.us or call 636.474.8121.

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2 • January 18, 2012 • Community News - St. Charles County

Paper Snowflake Exhibit and Book Signing at O’Fallon’s Historic Heald Home To see an exhibit of intricate, cut-paper snowflakes, visit the historic Heald Home from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, January 22, and watch artist Marion Nichols – aka the Snowflake Lady – demonstrate how she creates the original snowflakes for which she is known. Nichols also will sign and sell copies of her snowflake books. The cost for this hands-on demonstration and exhibit includes a tour of the house. Admission is $2 per person at the door. The first 100 patrons to attend can participate in creating their own snowflake pattern.

The two-story Heald Home, completed circa 1886 by Darius Heald, is located in Fort Zumwalt Park at 1001 Jessup Drive, O’Fallon, Missouri 63366. It is open by appointment and during special events. For more information, please call 636.379.5502, or email mseymour@ofallon.mo.us.

St Charles Parks & Recreation Department Receives Citation of Commendation The Fleur de Lis Garden Society presented Chris Atkinson, assistant director of Parks and Recreation for St. Charles, with a Citation of Commendation on Dec. 29, 2011 for the St Charles Parks Department’s stewardship and conservation of the historic trees in its parks.

The St. Charles County Parks Department, along with the St. Charles Tree Council, created a brochure of 19 champion trees in St Charles County. Brochures may be picked up at the St. Charles County Parks Department, 201 N. Second St., S-510, St. Charles. Pat Halle, 2011 Tree Tour chairman made the presentation. This is the 4th year that the garden club has toured these historic trees in St. Charles and the surrounding areas. The city of Hazelwood and Lindenwood University also received citations this

year.

The Fleur de Lis Garden Society is a member of National Garden Clubs, Inc. and meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Kisker Road Library. The location and/or date is subject to change. Guests and new members are always welcome. Please visit www.fleurdelisgardensociety.org for more information.

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Community News - St. Charles County • January 18, 2012 • 3

John “Rocky” Reitmeyer St. Peters Alderman

O’Fallon’s Blood Drive at City Hall Will Help Local Hospitals Can you help save a life or three? If you are at least 17 years old and healthy, please donate blood on Friday, January 20, from 11a.m.-3 p.m., at the O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall). You can choose to donate whole blood, platelets, or double-red blood cells. O’Fallon’s National Volunteer Blood Donor Month Whole Blood and Platelet Drive is co-sponsored by the City of O’Fallon and the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center.

“Volunteer blood donors really do make a difference, because peoples’ lives depend on them,” said Kathy Halstead, O’Fallon’s Manager of Volunteer Services. “At this time of year, blood supplies are critically low due to holiday activities and wintery weather. But it’s estimated that 1 in 5 people entering a hospital will need blood.”

Up to three lives can be saved by a single whole-blood donation. Platelet or double-red blood cell donations are especially important to cancer and surgical patients, and those with

St. Peters’ Public Works Department so far has had a mild winter this year, and I know anytime the skies will let loose with the fluffy white flakes of snow. When this happens, our street crews will intensively work to maintain and repair our roads in an effort to control pavement erosion caused by the extreme changes in temperatures. They do their best keeping up with potholes that occur, especially this time of year with the fluctuating temperatures.

When spring weather allows, the street crews will be out in force repairing and replacing pavement. Some residents have questioned how the determination is made as to where and when repairs or replacement of pavement is made.

The City uses a guideline we call the “Pavement Management Program” that is designed to provide well maintained, high-quality streets and sidewalks in our City at the lowest reasonable cost.

A computer database contains maintenance records of every street in the City including the current pavement condition.

Planned levels of maintenance are carefully matched with available funds to achieve the best possible level of service across the City. That is a big task since we have nearly 500 lane miles of streets.

I am told that properly installed concrete pavement has a life span of about 25 years and that the average useful life of properly installed asphalt pavement is 17 years. You will see the Streets Department www.mercy.net crews in your neighborhoods periodically sealing cracks and performing miscellaneous spot repairs to extend the life of the pavement.

Older streets in the City were constructed directly on a compacted soil sub-grade. Since 1998, all new pavement placed in the City of St. Peters has been constructed on four-inch thick aggregate rock base providing a harder, more stable base, which helps to extend the life of the pavement.

If you see a pothole in need of repair, be sure to report it. Call me and leave a message and I will take care of it for you, or you can report it directly to the City’s Citizen Action Center at 636.477.6600 or 636.278.2244, ext. 1225. Our crews will work to get the pothole filled right away.

I hope everyone had a great Christmas holiday and all of us at City Hall are working for a great and prosperous New Year.

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T-shirts will be given to all presenting donors, and refreshments will be served immediately following donations. Donors must show a photo I.D. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments can lessen the waiting time and help with staffing, especially for platelet and double-red cell donations. For an appointment, contact O’Fallon’s Volunteer Services Department at 636.379.5507 or volunteer@ofallon.mo.us. For more information, visit www.ofallon.mo.us/volunteer.

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Free Classes Announced for Rec-Plex Fitness Fest Here’s your chance to find a fitness class that suits you. The St. Peters Rec-Plex will offer a full slate of free fitness classes, all suitable for beginners, during Fitness Fest on Jan. 21, 2012. Speak with instructors during the event to find the best classes for you.

Here is a schedule of free group fitness classes during the Rec-Plex Fitness Fest: • 8:15-9:15 a.m. - Body Bar Toning Aerobics • 9-9:30 a.m. - Total Body Conditioning Aerobics • 9:15-10:15 a.m. - Cardio & Ab Blast Aerobics • 9:30-10 a.m. - Exer-Fun for ages 5-8 • 10-10:30 a.m. - Teen Fit for teen girls ages 11-17 • 10-11 a.m. - RPX Cycling (Spinning) • 10:30-11 a.m. - Short Circuit Aerobics • 10:45-11:30 a.m. - Body Bar Toning Aerobics • 11-11:30 a.m. - Kettlebell • 11-11:30 a.m. - Kids Gym Class • 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Total Body Conditioning Aerobics • 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Dynamic Resistance Training

• 12:30-1:25 p.m. - Pilates for All • 1-2 p.m. - Fencing Demonstration/ Class • 1:30-2:30 p.m. - RPX Cycling (Spinning) These classes are part of a wide variety of free activities at the Rec-Plex when St. Peters’ family recreation center opens its doors to the public during Fitness Fest. From 9 a.m.-3 p.m., the Rec-Plex will offer tours and open its cardio room, strength training room and indoor track to the public. The fitness facilities are available to ages 16 and up. The public can also enjoy volleyball (9 a.m.-noon); basketball (9 a.m.-noon); swimming (noon-3 p.m.); and ice skating (12:30-3 p.m.) for free.

Specials also will be offered during Fitness Fest only. New annual and GOLD PLUS members who join the Rec-Plex during Fitness Fest get the Baker’s Dozen Deal with a 13th month for free. For families who want to check out the Rec-Plex on a “trial basis,” Fitness Fest also offers a chance to purchase a $150 Family Quick Start Pass good for 3 months.

Plus, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital will provide cholesterol/HDL screenings from 9 a.m.-noon for just $5 per person. Vendor booths and displays will be open in the lobby from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. And, Fitness Assessments are offered from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Fitness Assessments will cost $25 for the general public, but are free to any Rec-Plex members, including new members who join during Fitness Fest.

Get the latest information at www.stpetersmo.net, or call 636.939.2FUN (2386).

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Community News - St. Charles County • January 18, 2012 • 5

No More Waiting in the ER at SSM Health Care - St. Louis Hospitals Why sit in an emergency room (ER) waiting room when you can relax at home? Thanks to a new service called InQuicker, SSM Health Care – St. Louis Emergency Department patients with minor emergencies can go online to hold their place in line. Instead of sitting in the waiting room, patients can select a projected treatment time online and relax at home or the location of their choice until it is time to go the ER for treatment.

How does it work? It’s easy: 1. Go to www.ssmhealth.com/er 2. Choose your nearest SSM hospital 3. Select a projected treatment time 4. Fill out a simple form 5. Relax comfortably at home or the location of your choice until it’s time to go!

InQuicker is available at many hospitals throughout the nation. Based on previous experiences and data, this new service is expected to increase patient satisfaction in St. Louis, especially for those with minor emergencies. Additionally, this service should streamline throughput in the ER, eventually leading to an increase in overall capacity.

The five Emergency Departments with this service include: SSM St. Mary’s Health Cen-

ter, SSM St. Clare Health Center, SSM DePaul Health Center, SSM St. Joseph Health Center and SSM St. Joseph Hospital West. SSM St. Joseph Health Center - Wentzville and SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center are not included at this time.

“While this service is not meant to eliminate waiting times, it will give people a more convenient option when needing treatment,” explained Sean Hogan, president of SSM Ambulatory Services. “I am confident this service will enhance the patients’ experience with our ERs and will give patients a reason to choose us when they need emergency care.”

To learn more or use InQuicker, please visit www.ssmhealth.com/er.

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O’Fallon Photo Club 2012 Exhibit The public is invited to view the O’Fallon Photo Club’s 2012 exhibit, which opened on January 6, and continues through February 17, in the O’Fallon Cultural Arts Gallery at the Renaud Spirit Center.

The exhibit showcases the best of recent work in color and blackand-white images by the club’s membership, which includes professional and non-professional photographers.

Gallery admission is free and the exhibit is available for viewing during regular business hours at the indoor recreation complex: 5:15 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday -Thursday, 5:15 a.m.-9 p.m. on Fridays, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on Saturdays, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, call 636.474.2732 or visit www.renaudspiritcenter.com.

The O’Fallon Photo Club meets at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month at the Renaud Spirit Center. Drop-ins are welcome.

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Two Big Trivia Events Coming Up Trivia fanatics, mark your calendars. Two major trivia events are coming up in Lincoln County.

The 3rd Annual Marcella Whitehead Memorial Scholarship Trivia Night will be held this Saturday, January 21, at the American Legion Post #226 located on Hwy 79, 111 Legion Drive in Elsberry, MO. Door open at 6:30 p.m. and play starts at 7 p.m. An eight-player table will cost $120 or individual players will pay $15. There will be a 50/50 raffle and a Silent Auction. One set of mulligans may be purchased for each table. Ice, soda and popcorn will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring drinks and snacks for their table. For more information, call 573.898.5121.

A Trivia Night Benefit for Amber Worstell will be held on Saturday, February 4 at 7 p.m. at the Lincoln County Council on Aging (LCCOA). Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and play starts at 7 p.m. The cost is $20 per person. Teams can have as many as eight players. All proceeds will help pay for Amber Worstell’s medical expenses as she battle stage four lung cancer. She is a wife and mother of two.

For more information call Kim at 636.734.0863 or email soccermom366@centurytel.net. Checks can be made payable to Rob Worstell C/O Community Opportunities, PO Box 420, Troy, MO 63379.

Valentine Dance to Benefit Pet Food Pantry The Lucky Paws Pet Food Pantry will be hosting a Valentine Dinner and Dance on Saturday, February 4 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the American Legion Hall located at 504 Old Hwy 61 in Wentzville, MO. Dinner will include chicken spedini, roast beef, salad, potato, vegetables, dessert, beer and soda. In addition to the meal and dancing, the event will feature prizes, games and a silent auction.

Lucky Paws Pet Food Pantry’s mission is to help keep families and their pets together by providing food to those in need. The organization believes that no pet should be surrendered to a shelter or given up due to the inability of the owner to provide food. The next food distribution date will be January 28 from 2 to 5 p.m. at 161 Raceway Park Drive in Moscow Mills.

Tickets for the dinner and dance are $20 per person or two for $35. Please make checks payable to Lucky Paws and mail to PO Box 148, Troy, MO 63379. Please email luckypawspetpantry@yahoo.com with questions.

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Hall Appointed Director of Dept. of Economic Development Governor Jay Nixon has named Jason Hall, executive director of the Missouri Technology Corporation, to serve as director of the Missouri Department of Economic Development. In that position, Hall will oversee continued implementation of the Missouri Strategic Initiative for Economic Growth, the fiveyear blueprint developed by Governor Nixon’s administration and business leaders across Missouri over the past 18 months.

“With strong business experience and stellar academic record, Hall will bring energy, dedication to new position,” Governor Nixon says.

Hall will assume leadership of a department that is working aggressively to move Missouri’s economy forward.

Planning for the Future Seminar

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Planning for the future of a loved one with a disability can be an overwhelming task.

Most families aren’t aware of the complicated legal issues that surround estate planning or future care for their child or adult dependent with a disability.

To help families make sense of the legal maze, A “Planning for the Future Seminar” is scheduled for Tuesday, January 24 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, located at 1307 Boone Street in Troy.

Having the guidance of a professional advisory team that specializes in working with families who have loved ones with disabilities can help you in providing for the future. Planning now can be the greatest gift of love you can give. There will be some discussing and answering of questions regarding strategies focusing on choice, satisfaction and security. Speakers will be Robert Herdler, Mike Weeks and Charles E Montgomery. Please RSVP to Trista Stratton at 636.462.5148, ext.

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Business

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Osthoff Brings Nearly 30 Years of Experience to American Family Insurance Pam Osthoff knows that choosing an insurance company can be a complicated process.

“You have so many choices when it comes to spending your insurance dollars,” Osthoff said.

In order to make the most cost effective and secure choice, consumers have to consider a variety of information and facts. But Osthoff advises that the most important factors include the level of experience of the staff and longevity of the company. Shoppers in O’Fallon, Mo. don’t need to look far to find an agency and staff with the knowledge to help them make the right decisions.

Pam Osthoff ’s American Family Insurance Agency has served O’Fallon residents for 14 years. Osthoff said that she and her staff have the experience and expertise necessary to serve consumers before, during and after the sale.

“The agency has earned the J.D. Powers Distinguished Insurance Award for superior customer ser-

vice for the past six years,” she said.

Osthoff knows what it takes to keep an agency alive and thriving, even in a down economy. She began her career nearly 30 years ago, and has learned that insurance customers are looking for more than a product.

They are searching for a relationship with a stable and trustworthy company.

“Personal attention and guidance through life changes and the claims process set us apart from others in the industry,” she said.

The Pam Osthoff American Family Insurance Agency can be a one-stop shopping trip for most insurance customers. Products offered include life insurance, homeowners, auto, and business coverage, as well IRAs and other qualified retirement plans.

Osthoff welcomes new customers any time, and promises the quality service you get during the sale will continue after you be-

come a client.

“Our goal is to provide outstanding customer service,” she said. “I want to earn your business and your trust.”

Find the Pamela Osthoff agency online at pamherter.com or call 636.240.9334. Current and prospective customers may also keep up to date with agency news on the Pamela Osthoff American Family Insurance Facebook page.

16th Annual Art, Wine & Brew Gala Tickets are now on sale for the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce’s 16th Annual Art, Wine & Brew Gala, sponsored by Krey Distributing Co. The event will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, February 18 at the O’Fallon Municipal Centre, 100 North Main Street, O’Fallon, Mo. This gourmet tasting of O’Fallon will begin at 7 p.m. with food samplings from the area’s finest establishments along with wine, beer and spirit tastings. While sampling, guests may also enjoy art displayed by various local artists. The artwork is available for purchase. After 9 p.m., guests will move upstairs to dance the night away to the music of My Friend Mike. Cocktail to formal attire is desired.

This is the chamber’s premier event drawing a mix of area residents and business people.

General Admission is $40 per person and includes tastings from all participating vendors and entertainment. VIP tickets are $100 per person and include tastings from all participating vendors and entertainment plus a bottomless glass of select wines or brew and a chance to take home a high quality diamond provided by Krekler Jewelers.

Tickets must be purchased in advance by calling 636.240.1818 or online at www.ofallonchamber.org/artwinebrew. No one under 21 will be admitted, tickets will not be sold the evening of the event.

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School

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SCC to Host Free International Film Showings in Spring 2012

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The St. Charles Community College Projections International Film Series will host three film showings during the spring 2012 semester.

All films are free and open to the public, and they will be shown in the auditorium of the Daniel J. Conoyer Social Sciences Building on the college campus in Cottleville.

Hosts will preface each film with an introduction on the social implications and importance of the film, with an optional discussion after the show. Films are sponsored by the SCC Student Activities Office, the Global Education Committee and the Multicultural Programming Committee.

Projections International Film Series Schedule: (Films rated R require that all attendees under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult upon entry.)

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• 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25 – The Lives of Others (2006), rated R Hosted by Knut Tarnowski, SCC adjunct professor of foreign language, The Lives of Others is a German film in English subtitles about a secret police agent who conducts surveillance on a writer and his lover and becomes increasingly absorbed by their lives.

Please contact Tarnowski at ktarnowski@stchas. edu or 636.922.8254 for more information.

• 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 – Throw Down Your Heart (2008), unrated Hosted by Andrea Compton, SCC associate professor of business administrative systems, Throw Down Your Heart, an African film in English, follows well-known banjo player Bela Fleck on his travels to Africa, where he learns about the instrument’s origins.

Please contact Compton at acompton@stchas. edu or 636.922.8321 for more information.

• 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 21 – Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul (2005), unrated Hosted by Virginia Guneyli, SCC associate professor of English, this film is a journey through the music scene in modern Istanbul, Turkey. Please contact Guneyli at vguneyli@ stchas.edu or 636.922.8617 for more information.

St. Charles Mayor Sally Faith with the Mini Vinnies volunteers at St. Charles Borromeo School.

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St. Charles Mayor Sally Faith recently joined teachers, administrators and program coordinators at St. Charles Borromeo School to help provide awareness for the Mini Vinnies program. Mini Vinnies is a youth component of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, and made up of students in grades 6 - 8 at St. Charles Borromeo School. The sole purpose of the group is to serve those in need within the community. On January 1, Mini Vinnies began working with Operation Food Search to provide weekend meals for children in need attending two St. Charles County schools. These students currently participate in the free and reduced lunch program. The backpack program provides weekend meals to these children. The meals include: two breakfast items, two lunch items, two servings each of fruit and vegetables, and two snacks.

Recently, the Mini Vinnies program was accepted to parwww.mycnews.com/Piglowski.pdf ticipate in Monsanto’s Grow St. Louis Contest. Funds from the contest would support funding and growth for the backpack program and two other related program initiatives, including: • Family Dinner & Game Night – an event for low-income families.

• Freez’n 4 A Reason – an event which will bring attention to the plight of the homeless; donations will support Easter Food Baskets for low-income families in St. Charles.

The top three vote getters in the Grow St. Louis Contest will www.rayrockwell.com receive up to $15,000.

“That sure would pack a lot of backpacks for hungry children in our community,” said Mayor Faith.

Online voting for the contest runs through January 29. Visit www.stlgrown.com to vote for Mini Vinnies or to review the complete line-up of all the current contest participants. Anyone with an email address may vote one time each day through January 29. Through a simple www.highwaykdental.com vote, the Mini Vinnies are working to bring the community together to provide food and services to St. Charles children and families in need. For more information, please contact Paula Wagner of the Mini Vinnies program at 636.724.6543.

MOVIE

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“Contraband” January is a strange time on the movie calendar, with holiday

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Mark Wahlberg and Ben Foster in Universal Pictures’ Contraband - 2012

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blockbusters finishing their theatrical runs as potential Oscar nominees expand onto more screens. Popcorn films like “Contraband” also appear at the local multiplex to offer moviegoers a little variety in their diet.

This remake of the Icelandic adventure film “Reykjavik-Rotterdam” is more style than substance, though. Director Baltasar Kormakur, who served as a producer on the original, has changed the motivation of the first film and lost something in the translation.

Mark Wahlberg turns in a solid performance here as Chris Farraday, a former smuggler who gave up a life of crime to start his own home security firm.

Farraday has no plans to return to his other life, but his brother-in-law Andy (Caleb Landry Jones) changes that. Andy tries his hand at smuggling and ends up in serious debt to vicious crime boss Tim Briggs (Giovanni Ribisi).

To keep his family safe from Briggs, Chris agrees to do one last run to Panama and smuggle millions in uncut counterfeit dollars, which are known as “super bills.” He assembles a team of experts who must elude detection and bring back the money before Briggs and his men lose patience.

“Contraband” is a pretty basic thriller set against the world of international smuggling. With the exception of Mark Wahlberg, the cast is filled with twodimensional characters that audiences

have seen time and again.

Wahlberg’s Chris Farraday is fairly fleshed out, though. Considered one of the best in the business, Farraday is happy with his new role of husband, father and provider. Still, when he’s back in action and the adrenaline is flowing, it is easy to see that he still misses his old life.

Giovanni Ribisi is somewhat interesting as Tim Briggs, a crime boss whose family has a history with Farraday. Unfortunately, Ribisi is a little over-the-top here as Briggs, chewing up the scenery as he terrorizes Chris’ family.

The best part of “Contraband” is, however, the techniques that the onscreen smugglers use to acquire and hide their goods. If the story has any basis in fact, smuggling also is a fairly common occurrence on cargo ships. In this film, even the captain isn’t above moving a few illegal goods or taking a kickback from the smugglers in his crew.

When all is said and done, “Contraband” is a nice diversion, but there’s very little to recommend about it.

“Contraband,” rated R for violence, pervasive language and brief drug use, currently is playing in theaters.

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Sports

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Sports You See... With Gary B. Former Rascals Players Playing in the Majors Eight Players over the Past 10 Years How well do you know your River City Rascals former baseball players? The following is a list of members that played at T. R. Hughes ballpark over the past decade.

Three of the players are on the roster of Major league teams: Justin Christian played for River City 2003/04 and is with the San Francisco Giants.

Josh Kinney Josh Kinney only played a part of a season for the Rascals in 2001 and was picked up by the St. Louis Cardinals. He is presently on the Chicago White Sox roster.

Joe Thatcher had the uniform with the O’Fallon club from 2004 to 05 and is in southern California with the San Diego Padres.

Five other Rascals players are associated with the big clubs and are on the Minor League roster: Keli'i Zablan played the 2010 year and is located at the High Desert league in California League for the Seattle Mariners.

Keenan Wiley also played in 2010 and wears the Atlanta Braves uniform in the Lynchburg, Carolina League.

Gary Moran played two years for River City 2010-11 and is also with the Braves in Rome, South Atlantic League.

Brandon Graves played in 2009 and now is on the roster in Salem-Keiser, Northwest League for the San Francisco Giants.

Mike Benacka pitched in 2008 and is located in Stockton of the California League for the Los Angeles A's.

To get more information on the Rascals’ club visit the website www.RiverCityRascals.com. ~~~Way to go guys

Ice Racing with No Brakes At The Family Arena January 28 XIIR is a Professional motorcycle racing tour on ice! These bikes go from zero to 60 mph in under 3 seconds on the ice inside the Family Arena.

2000 metal studs are added to the tires and the only way they can slow down is to downshift or fall off the bike!

The mountain bike frame is equipped with a 1200 cc crotch rocket engine that includes a 4-stroke, 4-valve engine that runs on nitro methanol.

20-25 races will be on the slate for the evening with each heat consisting of four riders racing for four laps. Each race has a qualifier who could possibly be in the main event that consists of six riders for six laps.

Go to www.FamilyArena.com to get all the details. ~~~Not for the week-of-heart Rams Hire New Coach Jeff Fisher has 16 Years of Head Coaching Experience Owner Stan Kroneke and his group of advisers decided to fire the general manager, head coach and all the other coaches on the staff. The only contract that was still under contact was the Offensive Coordinator Josh McDaniels who opted to leave the team and coach for the New England Patriots. In fact, he was in the coaching press box this past Sunday back to work.

Over the next few weeks you will see the vacancies filled quickly as the organization has a lot of work to do in a short period of time.

NEXT RAMS HOME GAMES: Sometime in August ~~~A new era begins

“Over the Fence”

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The Family, The American Dream, The Tragedy John Burke is one of the best locksmiths around. When we met years ago he was employed by the St. Louis City School District, but he hated the politics. He is a likeable young man, so after hearing his complaints for several years and knowing his great talent, I encouraged him to look for another job.

He finally took my advice and changed jobs. He could diagnose and repair any doors and locks on or in houses, garages and businesses, electronic or otherwise as well as change them or install whole new systems.

John is a gifted hands-on technical wizard.

John and his lovely wife have two daughters. They are a loving family and I always admired John for being a good husband and father.

Then disaster struck. John collapsed with a burst brain aneurysm on his 40th birthday. One of the best brain surgeons available skillfully repaired the damage as much as modern medical science can accomplish.

John was comatose for more than a month after the operation. Until he awoke, it wasn’t known how much

he would still be able to function, if at all. When he finally awoke, he became the miracle of the neurology floor. He lost some memory and eyesight, but therapy helped him improve enough to function normally and he eventually returned to work. There was a collective sigh of relief by everyone involved.

Then tragedy struck yet again. As he bent down to pick up a tackle box on a dock where he and his family were visiting friends, he blacked out and collapsed on the section of skull that was temporarily removed to repair the aneurysm.

He was flown to a hospital in Columbia where doctors stabilized him as best they could. John’s doctors at home later advised that he would no longer be able to work or even drive a car without great risk. His newly damaged skull replacement may never completely heal. Everything known to medical science has been done. Life as John and his family knew it was over.

John’s wife, Ellen, teaches at a parochial school and they’ve barely managed to keep their small home in St. Charles. His parents have helped pay his medical insurance, but it’s far too expensive for them to continue.

Even his teenaged daughter found a job after school to help with expenses. It is hard to say how much longer they can hang on.

Government sponsored medical help and Social Security aren’t cooperating. John was advised to obtain legal help that specializes in these matters. These services are, after all, what John paid into for years when he was still employed and healthy, as did I and millions of working Americans. Although it’s frustrating that getting help from these government organizations is so difficult, it’s partially understandable because there is so much fraud to deal with.

One of the worst parts for John is being marooned at home and relying on friends and family for transportation. One government functionary ordered John to find a job at a fast food restaurant. It was hard to make him understand that John is forbidden to drive and no employer in his right mind would employ him without risking another blackout that might damage John even worse or perhaps kill him.

There are many other American families who suffer similar tragedies who weren‘t looking for a free ride.

It shames America that we cannot provide medical care and financial assistance for people like John Burke and his wonderful family that aspired to honest work and the American dream.

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God’s BOGO Sometimes I think I pick on my kids too much. But gosh darn it, I wouldn’t be a columnist if they didn’t give me so much material! Here’s a great example that took place a few years back…

I pray in the shower each morning, and I each morning I offer my petitions. Most days I ask God to give me the grace to be the mother our children need, and I often pray that the Holy Spirit will guide my writing efforts. Sometimes God gives me a BOGO (buy one get one) deal.

Jim and I recently purchased bike locks for our kids, because they’ve been clamoring to ride their bikes to school, to the neighborhood store, etc. Sam and Chris wanted to ride to school on Monday, but I don’t like changing plans at the last minute. Sam mentioned to her friend that they should ride their bikes to school on Tuesday. The friend agreed, but neglected to ask her parents.

Simultaneously (or so it seemed), Christopher hurt his ankle Monday afternoon. Monday night he repeatedly asked for crutches. Tuesday morning he was well enough to be able to ride his bike to school (he’s famous for the Superman-like ability to overcome tall buildings – or injuries in this case – in a single bound). When told he would have to wait until his ankle healed, our 15 year-old son proceeded to argue and pout. No biggie. I’m used to it. And our kids are used to me putting up my hand and halting any and all arguments once I’ve given my answer. The arguing stopped, but the pouting persisted.

Tuesday morning Sam asked if she could call her friend to confirm they were indeed riding their bikes to school.

No answer. She wanted to run across the street at 6:50 a.m. and knock on the door.

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“No, you may not,” I answered.

“But…” she tried to respond.

My hand went up at the same time my mouth formed the word “No,” once again.

As soon as her friend’s garage door opened, Sam was off like a shot. The friend, Sam soon discovered, did not talk with her parents Monday night. Friend’s mom agreed with me. We like to plan these things at least a day in advance.

To say that our 13 year-old daughter was angry is an understatement. If this were Cartoon Network then Sam would have been an old-fashioned cartoon with steam pouring out of her ears. She slammed the van door, stomped all around, refused to speak to her friend, etc. Again, nothing I haven’t experienced before. Here, however, is where my prayers were answered. Sam came back into the house and stomped upstairs to brush her teeth. Christopher witnessed the scene while putting on his shoes.

“Sam’s being bratty,” he offered. I laughed.

“What?” he asked. “She is.”

“She certainly is not behaving in a way I’d like her to behave,” I agreed.

“Uh-huh,” he said. “Bratty.”

It was as if God Himself decided that Christopher needed a good look in the mirror, and that very instant the Almighty flipped a switch in my dear boy’s head.

Minutes later we stood in the kitchen packing his lunch.

“Your mood has changed for the better,” I said, smiling.

“I forgot about it,” he said.

“That’s all?” I challenged him, albeit gently. “It typically takes you a few hours to forget about something of that

magnitude.”

“Well, I saw Sam and realized that’s how I must have been acting, too,” he said.

“Thank you, Father,” I whispered.

Then I turned to my son, “That’s very mature of you, not only to realize it, but to admit it. Thank you.”

One Schneider down, one to go.

After dropping the kids off, I figured Sam might enjoy knowing her mother shares her love of poetry. So I jotted down a little ditty, titled “This Day Sucks…Then Again, Maybe Not.” I folded the paper and sealed in an envelope, dressed for work and delivered the poem to her school.

Ten minutes later, while waiting in line for my new license plates, my cell phone rang. Sam was at the nurse’s office. I knew she would be there, I just figured it would be later in the day. She apologized, I accepted (and told her to apologize to her friend), and we went on with our day.

Two Schneiders down, and it was only 8:50 in the morning. That was a record, I think. Again I whispered, “Thank you, God.” So, you see, prayer pays off. You don’t know when, you don’t know how, but they work. And when God is so busy listening to millions of prayers in any given moment, maybe, just maybe, he’ll give you a kind of BOGO. Columnist’s note: This is a to-be-continued column.

Why? Because I jumped the gun and wrote this column a mere 30 minutes after the incident occurred. Silly me.

One of these days I’ll learn to wait for the entire day to unfold. Until next week…

Almonds Add Flavor and Crunch to Winter Dishes (Family Features) Winter foods typically mean one thing - comfort. Regardless of climate or geographic location, we crave the root vegetables and braised meats that complement the season and keep us full and warm. Luckily, almonds in all their forms guarantee these dishes taste as indulgent and delicious as the very foods we crave.

Chef Anthony Rose of the Drake Hotel in Toronto, is a pro at using seasonal foods and almonds to create comforting, delicious and unexpected dishes. Rose’s wintry creations take the best of what the season has to offer and adds the distinct crunch and flavor of almonds.

“I love the rich, buttery flavor and crunch of toasted almonds. They make the perfect addition to any dish, whether a starter, main course or even in desserts and cocktails,” Rose says. “Braised dishes and winter salads always benefit from the unrivaled crunch almonds can provide.”

Chef Rose’s winter recipes, such as roasted beets in a tangy mustard-almond vinaigrette and braised pork shoulder with an apple-almond compote, create an entire menu that balances seasonal ingredients with zesty flavors and the crunch of almonds. But it’s his Almond-Crusted Pumpkin Fritters that lend a colorful, festive and crunchy start to any cozy gathering.

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Almond Crusted Pumpkin Fritters Ingredients: - 1 pound cooked Kabocha squash (1 small raw) - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil - 1 tablespoon crushed chili flakes - 1/2 pound cooked russet potato (1 large raw) - 1 cup salt - 3 tablespoons chopped sage - 1 ounce grated parmesan - 1 ounce grated cheddar - 1 egg yolk - Zest of half a lemon - 4 eggs - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour - 1 1/2 cups toasted crushed almonds - Salt and pepper, to taste - 1 bag micro greens Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Split squash width wise; scrape out seeds. Drizzle each half with olive oil. Sprinkle with chili flakes, a pinch of salt and pepper. Let sit for 20 minutes.

2. Stab each potato four times around with fork. Line sheet pan with salt; place potatoes on top. Place squash face-down on another parchment-lined sheet pan. Bake squash and potatoes in oven for 1 hour or until soft. Remove from oven. Carefully split open potatoes lengthwise to steam; allow all to cool completely.

Discard salt.

3. When cool, scoop out squash and potato into bowl. Add sage, parmesan, cheddar, egg and lemon zest. Season with salt and

pepper. Combine thoroughly; a chunky texture is fine.

4. Set up three bowls and one parchment-lined sheet tray. In one bowl, whisk together eggs; place almonds and flour separately in two remaining bowls.

5. With large spoon or scoop, take about 2 tablespoons of squash mixture and form an oval; dredge in flour, dip in egg and roll in almonds before placing onto sheet pan. Repeat with remaining squash. Refrigerate until ready to fry.

6. In deep, heavy bottomed pan, heat oil to 300°F. Carefully pan fry fritters until golden brown, approximately 2-1/2 minutes each side. Remove from oil. Drain on paper towel; sprinkle with pinch of salt. Serve hot on small bed of microgreens with or without sauce.

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CHURCH January 21: Fairmount General Baptist Church Gospel Concert 6 p.m. “The Redeptions”. Free.

Call 636.498.4475 for more.

Operation Backpack - United Methodist Church, Wentzville Food search program to provide food to at-risk children over the weekend when they don’t have access to free breakfast & lunch at local schools.

There is a monthly financial need. It costs $5.40/child per week to provide backpack full of nutritious food. $200 provides a child w/enough food for a year. Contact: 636.327.6377.

EVENTS January 21: Kid’s Night Out at the St. Charles County YMCA & Early Childhood Education Center 6:30-10:30 p.m. Ages 5-12.

Swimming, playing games and arts & crafts. $20 in ad-

vance, $25 at the door. Ages 6 months-6 years can come to the Y’s Early Childhood Education Center for fun activities, movies & games. $25, $20 for Y Members. Call 636.928.1928 to register.

January 23: City of Warrenton Public Meeting to Discuss Skatepark Plans 6:30 p.m. at City Hall Chambers. Skatepark commitee will be looking for interest & input from local skaters. Presentation will include photographs of designs, construction and estimated values. Grants, sponsorships and fundraising ideas will also be discussed. Visit www. warrenton-mo.org for more.

January 28: Strong Community Trivia Night at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m.

Knights of Columbus Pezold Banquet & Meeting Center. $160 per table of 8, beer included. Heads or Tails, Dead or Alive, 50/50 drawings and raffles. Cash bar available. Bring

own snacks. Register at www. ymcastlouis.org/ofallon or call 636.379.0092.

www.ymcastlouis.org/tricounty or contact Matt Thompson, 636-332-5574.

January 28-29: St. Charles Kennel Club Annual All Breed Dog Show, Obedience Trial & Rally Trial At the National Equestrian Center at Lake St. Louis (6880 Lake St. Louis Blvd. Lake St. Louis, MO 63367). 8:30 a.m.

- 4 p.m. $5 for adults, $3 for children. Info: www.onofrio. com, Connie Harrison at 636.441.0235 or condeah@aol. com.

Now - May 15: Youth & Adult Baseball/Softball Registration Through St. Peters Athletic Association (SPAA). Interested teams & individuals should visit www.spaa.com and click on “Spring/Summer Registration”. SPAA offers t-ball for 4-5 year olds as well as pitching machine leagues for 6-8 year olds and regular kid pitch for 8-18. New adult leagues (19+) are now forming for men & women. Call 636-397-3149.

• 4&5 yr. old T-ball: Registration closes April 1, league begins May 5 • 6-14 yr. old baseball/softball: Registration closes March 1, Leagues begins April 16 • 15-18 yr. old baseball/softball: Registration closes March 1, League begins May 21 • 19 + baseball/softball: Registration closes May 15, league begins June 2

February 2: Senior Citizens Dinner and Show 5 p.m. at Ft. Zumwalt North.

Please make reservations by calling Sue Huighe at 636.542.7022. Seating is limited to the first 100 people.

Now - March 5: Youth Sports Spring Registration at the TriCounty Family YMCA Soccer (3 yrs - 6th grade), Flag Football (6 - 14 yrs), Girl’s Volleyball (3rd-8th Grade). Practices Begin week of March 19, season starts March 31 (No games April 7). Fundamental clinics for 3-4 year olds. Visit

1st Tuesday: Fleur de Lis Garden Society 6:30 p.m. at the Kisker Road Library, 1000 Kisker Road. Info: Jeanne at 314.605.8563.

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Crossroads Cribbage Club Every Wed. at 12 p.m.

Meets at Rizzo’s Bar & Grill, Wentzville, MO. Every Thurs: Active Older Adults Game Day at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 10:00 a.m - noon. Free. Join us every week to play your favorite board games, cards or dominos. Bring a snack and your favorite stories to share.

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Every Tues: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 1-4 p.m. Free. Join us every week to work on quilts “One Stitch at a Time” for local charities. Anybody welcome, no sewing experience required.

4th Tues.: 6:30 p.m. O’Fallon Garden Club.

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Every Wed. 6:45 p.m. Charity Bingo VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. Cash prizes awarded. Support Vets & other worthwhile charities.

Now a non-smoking facility. 636.272.1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org for more info.

HEALTH Now - June 21: LIVESTRONG at the O’Fallon Family YMCA Trained instructors will lead small groups to help cancer survivors improve daily functional ability. The program will focus on reducing the severity of treatment side effects, preventing unwanted weight changes and improving energy levels and self-esteem.

• Now - March 29, Tues & Thurs, 5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

• February 20 - May 9, Mon & Wed, 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

• April 3 - June 21, Tues & Thurs, 5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

Contact Kristi Bradley at 636.379.0092 for more info or to arrange an intake interview.

• 2nd and 4th Tuesday: 6:30-8 p.m.

2 Progress Point Parkway in O’Fallon, MO; 4th floor conference room of Progress West Hospital; contact 636-561-1407.

Progress West HealthCare Center Events Progress West HealthCare Center is proud to offer the following events to the community, FREE unless otherwise noted.

To register or get directions, call 636.344.CARE(2273) or visit www.progresswesthealthcare.org. *Middendorf-Kredell Library (MK): 2750 Hwy K. *Progress West Healthcare Center (PWHC): 2 Progress Point Pkwy. * Progress West Medical Center (PWMC): 2630 Hwy. K. * St. Charles Community College (SCC): 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. January 25: Challenging the Stereotypes of Aging 10-11:30 a.m. (MK) Join us for

this lively discussion as we exchange ideas on why, how and by whom the stereotypes of aging are perpetrated. Glimpse into some new possibilities and strategies to help eradicate the myths that result in ageism.

February 1: What are you Made of? Body Composition Analysis 4-6 p.m. (PWMP) Visit us to learn in about 30 seconds your body mass index, percentage of body fat, amount of dry lean mass, lean muscle mass and more! Also learn exactly how many calories you should consume to lose, gain or maintain your weight based on these failproof measurements.

Support Groups Every Mon.: 7 p.m. Tobacco Free for Life Support group. Free. St. Peters City Hall. 636.947.5304.

Those w/chronic lung disease.

St. Joseph Health Cntr., 300 1st Capitol Dr., St. Charles. Free lunch. 636.947.5684.

Last Tues.: 7–8:30 p.m. HOPE (Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Support Group) Sponsored by SSM St. Joseph Health Cntr & SSM, at Harvester Christian Church, Rm CH–104, 2950 Kings Crossing.

636.928.7651, x. 115.

3rd Wed. 6:30–8 p.m. KidsCan! Siteman Cancer Center, BarnesJewish St. Peters Hosp., 150 Entrance Way, St. Peters. Support children 4–12 w/parent/significant caregiver w/cancer.

1st Thurs.: 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Conquer Support Group for adults w/ cancer. Siteman Cancer Cntr,

Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hosp., 150 Entrance Way, St. Peters.

Call 636.916.9920.

2nd Thurs.: 4 p.m. Support Group for Alzheimer’s Delmar Gardens, 7068 S. Outer 364, O’Fallon. Call: Jennifer Krpan, Ralph Covinsky 636.240.6100.

4th Thurs.: 6:30–8 p.m. Breast Cancer Support Group Siteman Cancer Cntr, BarnesJewish St. Peters Hosp., 150 Entrance Way. 636.928.WELL (9355) or 800.392.0936. http:// siteman.bjsph.org.

3rd Sun. 12:45-1:45 p.m. Alzheimer’s Meeting Morning Star Church, 1600 Feise Rd., O’Fallon. Faith-based for caregivers, family of those w/ memory loss. 1.800.272.3900.

1st Mon.: Better Breathers Club

12 Step Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Meets in 4 locations in the metro St Louis area. Can email for further information: metrostlouissia@gmail.com.

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Oldest Pick: “Breadcrumbs”

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A world of fantasy awaits in “Breadcrumbs,” a magical tale that will draw you in like a moth to a flame.

The book begins in a town in Minnesota, caught in the throes of winter. Hazel and Jack, fifth-grade best friends, share a gift for concocting stories with casts of super heroes and make-believe creatures.

In reality, the two struggle. Hazel, adopted from India, battles feeling different from her classmates, and misses her absent father, while Jack has trouble accepting his mother’s overwhelmingly sadness.

Tension mounts when Jack begins to buddy up with boys who tease Hazel.

Hurt feelings erupt, and after a snowball fight, Jack gets a shard of something in his eye. It leaves him with an intense longing to inch toward the woods near his yard. Once there, the snow gradually changes into the form of a beautiful woman, a Snow Queen who convinces Jack to follow her—and he does, disappearing without the trace of a footprint in the snow, leaving Hazel to worry, not believing for a minute that Jack has suddenly gone off to visit a relative in another town.

Hazel cares deeply about Jack, and so begins her quest, a journey to rescue her friend from a fate she doesn’t understand. Pencil drawings by Erin McGuire illustrate the children’s pain and painful journey in this unforgettable book.

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