November 2, 2011
Wanted: Families in need of a computer.
Vol 13
July 13, 2011
No 44
Vol 13 No 28
Re-Gifted
Computers for Christmas By Shelly A. Schneider
IN this Issue
WITS is celebrating its tenth anniversary as a nonprofit organization dedicated to recycling and/or refurbishing electronics, computers and surplus equipment and getting them back into the community for educational use. Angela Haas, president and CEO, is passionate about the organization’s mission: reuse first, then recycle. The nonprofit works to keep used equipment out of landfills and provides those in need with the technology to accomplish their education and/or career goals. WITS is dedicated to underserved populations and nonprofits. Everyone will have the opportunity to receive complete computer systems and peripherals free or for an incredibly affordable rate. We also offer free computers for those who are desperately in need of a computer to continue their education or for career advancement. WITS will donate 500 computers to families this Christmas, and Haas said she is in need of families. Not money, not computers, but families. “Right now I have less than 100 applications,” she said. Nonprofits and individuals may nominate deserving families who meet income guidelines. Families may even nominate themselves (one computer per family). The Computers for Christmas program is in its fifth year. “Last year we gave away 300 computers, and this year our goal is 500,” Haas said. “Right now I have 800 computers in my warehouse. I want to give them away.” The nomination deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday, December 2. Individuals nominating themselves or another family not part of an “Angel Tree” program must include: 1. Last name of family and names and ages of children (if any). Include full
residential address. 2. Address/Phone of contact person for computer pickup/distribution if different. 3. Proof of low income or government subsidy status (section 8 housing or children’s lunch assistance program does qualify). 4. Reason family needs/wants computer - give us your story. 5. How many computers or laptops already in household or any owned previously - and if you need training.
puter. 5. Address/Phone of contact person for computer pickup/distribution. Please send all information to: WITS, attn: Holiday Computers, 647 E Holly
Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63147. Nominations may also be faxed to 314.382.1730, attn: Holiday Computers. For more information, please call 314.558.0090 or visit www.witsinc.org.
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Nonprofit organizations, businesses, churches or groups nominating a family as part of an “Angel Tree” or “Family Adoption” program must include: 1. Letter on letterhead with name of family or individual "adopted" including names and ages of children (if any). 2. What program they qualify for in your organization. 3. Organization's contact name, title and contact number. 4. Family situation and why you believe they would benefit from a com-
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Bush Honeysuckle Roundup at City of St. Peters Announces Utility Billing Changes The city of St. Peters is making changes to its left side of the home page. From there, they will St. Charles County Park Utility Billing system and that means St. Peters find a link “Pay your St. Peters utility bill.” After
Volunteers are needed to assist the St. Charles County Parks Department in removing invasive bush honeysuckle from 8 a.m. to noon on November 5, at Spring Bend Park, situated at the end of Upper Bottom Court and Upper Bottom Road at Highway 364 in St Charles. The invasive plants are removed annually from the 109acre future park, which is not open to the public. Volunteers will receive on-site training, and will be cutting with hand saws and treating with herbicides. Volunteers are encouraged to bring a sturdy set of shoes or work boots, gloves, glasses, long-sleeved shirt and pants. Anyone interested in helping with the removal process, please contact 636.949.7535 or e-mail parks@sccmo.org. If unfavorable weather conditions exist, please contact the St. Charles County Parks Closure/Cancellation Hotline at 636.949.7475 before heading out to the park.
utility customers will notice a change to the format of their utility bills. The new software also made it possible for the city to change the look of the bills to make them more user friendly. The new bills will come inside window envelopes with return envelopes included instead of the one-piece mailer with tear off sides. St. Peters utility customers will also find it easier to pay their bills online if they choose to do so. They will go to the City’s website, www.stpetersmo.net, and click on “Online Services” on the
clicking that link, customers will have three options for paying online: 1) Pay one-time only with a credit card and opt for the system to not retain the credit card information. 2) Pay one-time only with a credit card and opt for the system to retain the credit card information to make paying easier in the future. 3) Authorize the billing system to automatically charge the credit card number on the due date of the billing cycle for the amount owed.
Nitro Joe Brings Amazing Science to Libraries in November The St. Charles City-County Library District will host Nitro Joe in November for four exciting programs. Nitro Joe shows kids ages 3 and up just how fun science can be! He will use air pressure to crush objects and move things around. Bernoulli’s Principle will be demonstrated by making toilet paper fly and by creating tornado
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donuts. Register for this and other library programs at www.youranswerplace.org under the Program and Events tab. Performances will take place at four libraries at the following dates and times: Thursday, November 3 10 a.m. at the McClay Library, 2760 McClay Rd, St Charles 2 p.m. at the Corporate Parkway Library, 1200 Corporate Parkway, Wentzville Friday, November 4 10 a.m. at the MiddendorfKredell Library, 2750 Highway K, O’Fallon 2 p.m. at the Kathryn Linnemann Library, 2323 Elm Street, St Charles
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St. Charles Church Celebrates 175 Years By Lorraine M. Cummings
On Saturday, November 5, Trinity Episcopal Church will host a gala evening to celebrate its 175th anniversary. The event will feature a threecourse dinner, live music and a documentary of the church’s history. Trinity Church is located at 318 South Duchesne Drive in St. Charles. Over the years, Trinity Episcopal Church has partnered with several community groups. The church recently served as a distribution center for Angel Food Ministries, an organization providing low cost boxes of food and hunger relief nationwide. Additionally, Trinity hosts a group, Conversation Partners, working with Lindenwood University’s international students and their families, putting on diverse events such as a Chinese New Year celebration. Some Lindenwood students are from as far away as Ghana, Panama and Russia. Trinity Church is also working with the Five Acres Animal Shelter, hosting a donation drive to benefit the animals in the agency’s care. Bishop Jackson Kemper started Trinity Church as an Episcopal mission in 1836. Their first location was on South Main Street in St. Charles. When Trinity purchased the lot on the corner of Benton and Clark Streets, it would become their home for nearly a century, from 1870-1960. Outgrowing
that space, the congregation voted to move westward. The modern structure on South Duchesne Drive has been Trinity’s home since 1961. Some thought the design was controversial back then, but it is now considered a futuristic gem. Washington University’s art school has visited the church periodically. The building is an example of mid century design…a rare find. “I am asked sometimes where Trinity is,” said Catherine Cummings, a longtime church member. “People always remember the architecture; the window walls, the wood frame and warm colors. By design, the building almost blends into the landscape. It is set back from the road and unique, but it is the congregation and our history that makes this such a special place.” Trinity Church has hosted several events to commemorate its special year. The final anniversary event is a Victorian Christmas, scheduled for December 24 at the church. For more details about Trinity Episcopal Church, call 636.949.0160, visit www.trinity-stcharles.org or find them on Facebook at Trinity Episcopal Church St. Charles.
O’Fallon to Close Civic Hall for Structural Evaluation The City of O’Fallon announced that Civic Hall will close Monday, November 7, 2011, for structural evaluation after a recent inspection indicated potential issues with the building’s roof and support beams. The closure of the building will allow City staff to do a more in-depth evaluation of the building’s structure and develop a plan for the future. The potential issues were identified during a routine inspection. Civic Hall, which is one of the prominent features in the O’Fallon’s Civic Park, has served as a community hall for more than 60 years. The hall was originally built as an open-air pavilion and was enclosed by local residents in the 1950s. Since that time, it has hosted thousands of weddings, community gatherings and holiday and birthday parties. “Civic Hall has truly been a community center and gathering place for O’Fallon residents for many decades,” said Cindy Springer, director of Parks and Recreation. “However, the recent inspection indicated that there are some structural issues with the building that need to be examined further. With the looming possibility of another harsh winter of snow and ice adding significant weight and pressure to the structure, we felt it was prudent to close it down prior to winter and really do a top-tobottom evaluation of the entire structure. “At this point, it’s too soon to determine how extensive the repairs may be. Once it closes, City staff will look at all possibilities and present a plan for the building’s future to the City Council.” All events scheduled for the building after the closure date have been relocated or cancelled.
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St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre Presents A Time for Tea Join us on Thursday, November 10 from 1-3 p.m. as guest speaker Don Thebeau presents “Rituals of Dinner.” The cost is just $7 per person and includes coffee or tea and dessert. Please bring your own teacup and saucer for this program. Pre-registration is required. Purchase tickets at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre or by calling 636.397.6903, ext. 1624.
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Bicycle Giveaway
County’s Mayors Announce 2012 Charity Ball
The O’Fallon Police Department awarded two bicycles on Tuesday, October 25 at city hall. Tyler James from Ridgetop Estates and Lauren Herbst from Patriots Landing won the bicycles in a drawing from those who participated in O’Fallon’s National Night Out on October 4. The O’Fallon Police Department thanked Target Stores for donating giveaways for the city’s National Night Out and also for donating the two bicycles for the drawing. O’Fallon Police Chief Roy Joachimstaler said, “Target has been a pleasure to work with each year, and we appreciate their assistance with our National Night Out and look forward to our continued association.”
The mayors from St. Charles County jointly announced the Annual “Mayors’ Charity Ball” will be held in the St. Charles Convention Center’s Grand Ballroom on Saturday, March 10, 2012. “O’Fallon is once again proud to join with our neighbors in supporting the 17th Annual Mayors’ Charity Ball,” said O’Fallon Mayor Bill Hennessy. “There are so many deserving and hardworking local charities that need assistance, and we are proud to support them through this great event. As always, we look forward to spending a memorable and rewarding evening with friends
and supporters to help raise money for our worthy local charities.” The mayors across St. Charles County encourage any charity that is based in O’Fallon and serves O’Fallon and/or county residents to apply for funding. Applicant packets may be picked up at the city of O’Fallon Office of the Mayor, 100 North Main Street, O’Fallon, MO. The deadline to submit applications is 5 p.m. on Friday, November 4, 2011. For more information about the ball, or to request a charity application, please contact Mayor Hennessy’s office at 636.379.5555.
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Old Time Country Dance
Breathing Easier
The O’Fallon Historical Society is hosting an Old Time Country Dance from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, November 19 at the gymnasium in O’Fallon’s Municipal Centre. There will be a professional dance caller to show everyone how to perform the dances. The event will also include a silent auction, and a 50/50 raffle. Tickets are just $10 per person and include refreshments and live music.
Trivia Night to Benefit Meals on Wheels Program St. Peters elected officials have teamed up with Central County Fire and Rescue Community Outreach to sponsor a trivia night to benefit the St. Peters Senior Center Home Delivered Meals Program. The event will take place from 6-10 p.m. on Saturday, November 5 at the Fireman’s Hall & Banquet Center, 115 McMenemy Rd., in St. Peters. The cost is $25 per person or $200 per table of eight. Complimentary soda and beer will be
available. To sign up to play, make donations or sponsor the event, please contact any member of the St. Peters Board of Aldermen or Assistant Fire Chief Steve Brown at 636.970.9700, ext.403. Checks may be made payable to Central County Community Outreach. If you can’t be there, you can still support the event through donations or sponsorships.
The Wentzville Lions Club recently donated trees to the city of Wentzville. The trees were planted on October 21 in beautiful Rotary Park. Pictured left to right are: Dr. Dwayne Garrett, Lions Club; Dave Becker, Lions Club; Mary Jo Dessieux, City Of Wentzville; Charles McNeeley, Lions Club; Eddie Cobb, City of Wentzville; and Dennis Green, City of Wentzville.
“The 39 Steps” November 16-20 at SCC The Center Stage Theatre of St. Charles Community College will present “The 39 Steps,” November 16-20 in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building theater on the SCC campus. The show will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, November 16-17, at 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, November 18-19, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 20. There will be a high school matinee performance at 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 17. Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python, and you have “The 39 Steps,” a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theater. This Tony Award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, more than 150 zany characters, an on-
stage plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers, and some good old-fashioned romance. The play will be directed by Lynne Snyder. Cast members include: Wes Meinhold as Richard Hannay; Becky Loughridge as Annabella, Pamela and Margaret; Paul Luft as Professor, Mr. Memory and others; and Jimmy Coleman, Josh Kaestner and Brynden Raymo as the clowns and all other characters. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for seniors and college students with ID. To purchase tickets, visit www.stchastickets.com or call the SCC Box Office at 636.922.8050. For additional information, visit www.stchas.edu/centerstage. St. Charles Community College is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville.
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Superintendent Plans to Answer Seventh Grade Sports are Back Questions at Coffee Talk Article courtesy of Troy R III Schools at R III
R- III students pose with collected food items. During the fall food drive, Lincoln County R-III students collected 13,583 food items for the food pantries in Hawk Point, Moscow Mills and Troy, making this drive the largest in the District’s history. The One Can + One Dollar = Zero Hunger food drive challenged students and staff to raise nearly $1800 dollars. The spring food drive will occur February 27 through March 2, 2012.
Road Closure Through Nov. 30 Route 147 will be closed at Big Sugar Creek east of Troy at Lincoln County Road Park Road during the month of November. Route 147 runs into a county road, and no state detour is available. Closing is necessary to complete work for the Safe and Sound Bridge Replacement program. Work is 25 percent complete and expected to be finished by November 30.
Lincoln County R-III Superintendent Mark Penny will host his first Coffee Talk session from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 8. Coffee Talk is a moderated question and answer session for parents and community members with the superintendent and other administrators. The town hall-like format allows parents to start open conversations about topics they wish to discuss. With only a few rules for Coffee Talk sessions, this truly is an opportunity for parents and interested community members to learn more about the issues that concern them. There is no cost to attend and sessions will be limited to an hour. Topics and questions can be submitted in advance, but are not required. If there are no suggestions prior to November 8, 2011, the Office of the Superintendent will prepare a few topics to open the floor for discussion. This forum is open to the public and will be held at Central Office on the lower level of 951 West College in Troy. Space is limited. Please reserve your seat by emailing bryanta@ troy.k12.mo.us.
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For one year, seventh grade students in the Lincoln County R III School District have been without sports, but on Tuesday, October 18, the Lincoln County R-III Board of Education gave their unanimous blessing for reinstatement. The reinstatement will not take effect until the 2012-13 school year. Troy Middle School currently has 11 people coaching eighth grade fall sports. According to Principal Jerry Raines, reinstating seventh grade fall sports would not require any additional coaches. Spring sports also wouldn’t require additional coaching staff. Raines cites winter sports would be short two coaches with the reinstatement of seventh grade sports. He believes reinstating sports for seventh grade students could impact as many as 160 students at the cost of two coaching stipends. Statistics show students who are involved in schoolbased activities and sports have better attendance, achieve at a higher rate and are less likely to get into trouble. While the Board of Education gave the blessing to reinstate the programming they also encouraged competitions closer to home. Middle school officials have been in conversations with many schools in neighboring districts that currently have middle school sports. In the past, middle school athletes have traveled hundreds of miles to compete. Many school districts in close proximity to the Lincoln County R-III School District do not have sports at a middle school level. Last year, seventh grade sports were eliminated due to sagging state and local revenues. The elimination of seventh grade sports came after two years of reductions and a small portion of the District’s $6.1 million in budget cuts. Since the passing of a 75-cent operating tax levy in April 2011 the Board of Education has been budgeting cautiously and spending frugally as state officials predict a large state revenue shortfall. Article courtesy of Troy R III Schools
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Fleur de Lis Garden Society Presents Citation to Progress West HealthCare Center On September 8, 2011 representatives of the Fleur de Lis Garden Society presented Progress West HealthCare Center with a Citation of Commendation. The Citation is in recognition of meritorious service for community betterment through the execution of superior landscape design and plant material.
“Progress West has done a wonderful job using plants and flowers indigenous to our area,” said Elaine Fix, 2011 president of the Fleur de Lis Garden Society. “The setting is beautiful, not only for the hospital’s patients and families, but for the entire community.” The Fleur de Lis Society is a member of Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri, Inc. In 2010, the St. Charles based organization donated a large planter and continues to maintain the “Plant It Pink” planter to help raise awareness of breast cancer health. “We’re thankful to the members of the Fleur de Lis Garden Society for recognizing
and supporting Progress West in our efforts to provide a healing environment”, said Barbara McLaurine, Marketing manager for Progress West. “They’ve donated countless hours on the planter. With each season, we have something new to look forward to. It’s a big contribution to our surrounding peaceful landscape.”
Soderberg to Speak at St. Peters Chamber Prayer Breakfast The annual St. Peters Chamber of Commerce Community prayer breakfast will be held at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 10 at Church of the Shepherd. Tickets are $20 per person ($160 to reserve/sponsor a table) and are available through the Chamber office or website. Brad Soderberg, the men’s head basketball coach at Lindenwood University, will be the main speaker sharing a message from his successes in athletics, life and faith that is sure to inspire. In addition to calling our community to a time of prayer, thanksgiving and reflection, the program will include special music from the Francis Howell North High School Chamber Choir. Part of the proceeds from this year’s prayer breakfast will go to help the Joplin tornado relief efforts. For more information, visit www.stpeterschamber.com.
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Visiting Angels is a new business to the city of O’Fallon, and new members of the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce. The company recently celebrated with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony. Pictured are employees joined by friends, family and community members. Also in attendance for the celebration were representatives of the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce and the city of O’Fallon. Visiting Angels is the nation’s leading, nationally respected network of non-medical, private duty home care agencies providing senior care, elder care, personal care, respite care and companion care to help the elderly and adults continue to live in their homes across America. Visiting Angels is located at 202 Triad Center West in O’Fallon, Mo. For more information, please call 636.695.4422 or visit www.visitingangels.com/westplex/home.
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Students Participate in Hands-On Watershed Lesson Instead of sitting at their desks, Wentzville students recently absorbed a lesson about local watersheds while knee deep in a stream. Donning waders and safety goggles, they worked with volunteers from General Motors’ Wentzville Assembly and the city of Wentzville to analyze water monitoring data, identify an issue of concern, and develop a project to address it. These activities are a part of Earth Force’s GREEN (Global Rivers Environmental Education Network) program, offering hands-on learning experiences to increase students’ problem-solving skills, knowledge of science and the environment, and community involvement. General Motors has been supporting GREEN nationally since 1989, and the city of Wentzville has been facilitating the program locally for more than eight years. “GM has great expertise in resource and habitat preservation and it’s natural to extend that knowledge to our future engineers and leaders,” said Kelly Peters, a GM employee who volunteers with the GREEN program. “It’s given me an opportunity to be a part of something bigger, especially after seeing the level of in-
terest from the kids when they realize the impact they can have on their local water resources.” Kelly is one of thousands of GM employees that have volunteered in this program during the last 20 years the automaker has been a sponsor. According to data from last year, 91 percent of educators reported that GM GREEN increased their students’ interest in science. It’s that kind of result that has led to the program expanding into 39 communities nationwide over the years. More than 8,500 students participate every year, and this number continues to grow as schools see the benefits of watershed-based education and problem solving. The program teaches environmental consciousness and civic engagement, and typically spurs more action after the students’ visit to the stream. Young people across the country are building rain gardens to filter stormwater, organizing community river clean-ups and leading outreach campaigns to educate their communities about local water quality issues. GM GREEN research reaffirms the lasting effects of the watershed experiences: • 92 percent of participants have shown an increase in the civic skills needed to ef-
fect change in their community. • 63 percent have said they want to continue working on the issues addressed by their project. “It’s wonderful to see this program inspire youth to address local issues once they’ve uncovered them firsthand,” said Jamie Paige from the city of Wentzville. “Real-world problem solving is a great way to pique their interest in math, science, and civics; working side by side with people who’ve made a career out of these skills has a great impact.” GM GREEN is a partnership between community-based organizations in GM communities and the nonprofit organization Earth Force. Locally, the city of Wentzville partners with Missouri Stream Team, Greenway Network, and the Missouri Department of Conservation to challenge young people to be active community citizens. They get to tackle water quality issues with hands-on science. This year’s focus is to study and provide input for the Dry Branch Watershed Management Plan, a project partially funded through a $748,015 grant from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the United States Environmental Protection Agency Region VII under Section 319 of the Clean Water Act.
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Pat Brown, a science teacher at DuBray Middle School, recently made a presentation at the Science Teachers of Missouri (STOM) conference in Columbia, Mo. Brown’s presentation focused on the use of an instructional sequence called P.S.O.E. (Predict, Share, Observe, Explain) to engage students in science demonstrations. While at the conference, he was voted by the STOM membership to be on the board of directors for the organization. Brown will serve a two year term as the middle level director. “This will be a great opportunity to work with science teachers and educators across the state on educational issues at both the state and national level,” Brown said. The students at Fort Zumwalt East High School recently participated in a powderpuff game. Senior class officers Michelle Pellegrino, Teejay Hughes, Lexie Prater, Lindsay Hickman, Grace Malnar, and Brooke Stiens organized the successful event which included many volunteers, players, and cheerleaders. The proceeds from this event totaled $1,000 and will be donated to the Joplin High School Tornado Relief Fund. The student council at Fort Zumwalt South Middle School sponsored a canned food drive from September 28 through October 6. In just one short week the students contributed over 4,000 food items to be donated to Oasis Food Pantry. The student council members united and with a sense of pride, loaded these items into the transportwww.stcharlesconventioncenter.com ing vehicles.
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MOVIE
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“In Time” With a plot that mirrors the current world economic situation, “In Time” is a movie that appears to be on top of current events. At a time where no one ages past 25, time has become the new currency. Each person is born with a life clock preloaded with a year of time to use once they become 25. When a clock hits zero, however, the unfortunate owner drops dead on the spot. Additional time must be earned, do- Photo courtesy of 20th Century Fox nated or won through gambling or fighting. Thieves, also known as “Minute Men,” target those with more than a few weeks, leaving the victim with an hour or two to live. Time is transferred by clasping wrists or by using electronic scanners.
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Those born into wealthy families control the most time. A few people can become immortal, but only at the expense of the millions struggling for every single minute. Timekeepers like Raymond Leon (Cillian Murphy) ensure that too much time doesn’t fall into the wrong hands. Justin Timberlake plays Will Salas, a day laborer who is literally living dayto-day. The glowing digital readout shows him how much time he has left, which is typically less than 24 hours. Will and his friends have to work double shifts to live, but daily inflation makes the cost of living a daily struggle. A chance encounter with a wealthy stranger (Matthew Bomer), though, leaves Will with more than a century on his life
clock. After a lifetime of grubbing for time, Will wants to beat the system and bring the wealthy to their knees. “In Time” appears to borrow from the plot of “The Price of Life,” a brilliant short film that appeared on PBS’ “American Playhouse” in 1987. The short looked at a world where time really is, as the old saying goes, money. Unlike the more thoughtful short film, “In Time” is a thriller with overtones of the current “Occupy Wall Street” movement. Director and screenwriter Andrew Niccol creates a world where time is money, but corruption and greed remains the same. While “The Price of Life” raises moral questions about hoarding time, Niccol makes untimely death a natural part of the movie’s landscape. The bodies of those who have “timed out” litter the streets in the universe created by Niccol. By favoring action over story, “In Time” is a somewhat unsatisfying waste of time and money. “In Time,” rated PG-13 for violence, some sexuality, partial nudity and strong language, currently is playing in theaters.
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Sports
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Sports You See... With Gary B. World Champion St. Louis Cardinals-Tony Retires Local Player Wins Two MVP Awards 11 World Series wins in 2011---11 in 11---You never get tired of sitting on the edge of your seat just about every inning the past month or so as the got into the playoffs the LAST day of the regular season and won the World Series on the LAST day of the series. We never got tired either of wondering if our hometown guy David Freeze could come through again AND again. Freeze ended up being the most valuable player twice in the series for the trophy. This Cardinal team and their accomplishments in 2011 is said, ‘will go down in history as one of the best story lines of comebacks’. The team NEVER lost their drive when they started their come back at 10½ games out of the playoff picture in late August. As announced Monday, Tony LaRussa retires on a very high note. He started playing ball at 17 years old. For 10-years he played as a pathetic player (he said) and since 1979 he managed for three organizations, the Chicago White Sox, Oakland Athletics and St. Louis with two World Series wins with the Cards and one with Oakland and four times Manager of the Year. Pictured is 6-year old JAX BAKER 1st grader at Our Lady of Lourdes School bringing his Rally Squirrel to the Sports Café in Bridgeton on the night the Cards took the title. He is the grandson of Barb Richter. ~~~As Jack Buck would say ‘That’s A Winner’ Statue Of Pujols November 2 At His Restaurant At 11:00 am today an unidentified individual paid to erect a 10’ high statue of Albert Pujols in front of his restaurant in West Port Plaza. It will be on the parking lot side since it was too heavy to place in the plaza area. ~~~ As the song goes, ‘Will he stay of will he go?’
Rams Win First Game-It Was In The Cards Rams 31-New Orleans Saints 21 Head Coach Steve Spagnuolo talked a little about some of the St. Louis Cardinals with their World Series trophy being at the game Sunday. “Also I want to say, I very much appreciate the Cardinals manager Tony (LaRussa) and his players for coming over today. They’re in the middle of an unbelievable celebration, I can only imagine. For them to take the time to come here, I want them to know how much that means to us. We certainly felt part of what they did Friday night and I hope they felt a little bit apart of what happened here today. We came out with the mindset that we talked about last night and that’s why you win. The guys rally together.” Coach was asked if it helped that the Cards were there, “My guess is it did because when our football team was at their game in Dallas we felt part of it and certainly with them coming over it’s like, ‘They’re here.’ It was a wonderful weekend for St. Louis fans. I’m tremendously happy for them and this city and what happened over the weekend. Hopefully we can look forward to more of that.” NEXT RAMS HOME GAMES: November 20 3:05 p.m. against the Seattle Seahawks November 27 Noon against the Arizona Cardinals Check the latest news at www.stlouisrams.com ~~~Two pro teams help each other-it’s a mind game Former Rams Player Bringing Business to STL Az Hakim and Steve Crawford Wide receiver and punt return expert Hakim played for the Super Rams in 1999 and for 10-years as a professional football player. Crawford and Hakim will be bringing a very special type of business to the area within the next month or so. Former Rams great half back Marshall Faulk will also be a part of this new and exciting venture. Photos by Gary Baute ~~~Stay tuned for more information
Editorial
“Over the Fence” Traffic Law Hypocrisy Revisited I have often commented on the hypocrisy of Missouri’s traffic laws that allow drivers to use cell phones while driving, especially for texting. When the legislative response to the complaints from citizens with an IQ exceeding that of a fence post was to make texting illegal until drivers reached drinking age, it seemed like something that would bring a gleeful cackle from the Wicked Witch of the West. I also commented on the Missouri drivers test being yet another of Missouri’s legal hypocrisies. License applicants are tested to see if they obey stop signs, 20 mph speed limits and the ability to parallel park. Some of them fail miserably but are allowed to take the test as many times as they desire. Eventually, even those with no talent whatever pass and are issued a license to drive a two-ton vehicle during rush hour in the rain while they jabber on cell phones…or text for those who live long enough to celebrate their 21st birthday. Remember billboards stating, “Driving is a full time job?“ Hypocrisy knows no bounds.
What I’ve seen lately is more than a few drivers exceeding the speed limits by large margins that really don’t know how to drive fast. By that, I mean they have no idea of the risks or how to offset them by looking far ahead for obstructions. Some are those with no talent for driving, just as some piano students who don’t have talent for playing a piano. Obviously, most drivers never become A. J. Foyt, and most piano students never become Liberace. Hope for a happy medium. Yet the worst of them obtain drivers licenses and sometimes become statistics or cause others to become statistics…and it’s happening more everyday. The automotive industry has, for decades, advertised the latest safety standards of their products. Airbags and seatbelts have saved many lives along with many other safety features. More traffic scofflaws are being ticketed. We’re finally told driving is much safer because of all this. We’ve created a monster. Too many drivers think they’re safe. Inreality,anyonethatthinksthey’resafedrivingamultiton vehicle with a tank of volatile fuel on a highway at speedsfarexceedingthoseofaracehorsewithhundredsof other v e hicles doing t h e
same are suffering an extreme case of naivety. Odds are that rush hour with bumper-to-bumper traffic will have more than a few who have that serious case of naivety; especially the ones tearing along while talking on cell phones. Admittedly, a few drivers can do this and not cause accidents. The problem is with those who only think they can. Many want to change this but abandon it when they realize the huge industry and tax structure that owning an automobile supports. When any new traffic law comes before the legislature, you can bet some of the legislators are representing the best interests of the automotive industry. Bring cell phone restrictions in front of them and it’s a sure bet some of them represent the best interests of cell phone companies. Therein lies the rub. It’s how we are allowed to drive in rush hour at breakneck speeds while sending text messages…as long as we’re over 21. Protecting unskilled drivers by endangering the skilled isn’t working. If we’re to change this hypocrisy by Missouri lawmakers, it appears we must have enough money to pay for the campaigns of those who currently represent these industries. Since we don’t, perhaps we had better increase defensive driving to a level of WWII soldiers that ducked bullets while storming Normandy beach.
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Motivation Does external motivation work? I suppose in some cases it might. Then again, if I were truly externally motivated I wouldn’t need Weight Watchers for the umpteenth time. I’m a big believer in internal motivation. Our oldest child hasn’t seen the light yet. Christopher’s life philosophy boils down to a couple of key points: taking the easiest route to the finish line and doing something he’d rather not only if there’s something in it for him. Before I continue, please understand that not many people in this world have a bigger heart than Christopher. He simply doesn’t understand the point of some of the “general education” courses college students are required to take (you know, the old “I’ll never use the Pythagorean Theorem, so why should I have to learn/study it?” attitude). Personally, I believe good grades are their own reward, and we’ve never paid for grades. I’ve done the research, the reading, the planning…and our Christopher still has yet to see the light. Our goal? A college education for all three of our children, and we try to impart our wisdom behind this goal on a daily basis. So recently, Jim and I have allowed evil thoughts of external motivation to seep into our brains. The external motivation factor actually started with
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Michael, our second child. He’s not the perfect student, but Michael gives it a good effort, and has a high “B” average. So how did it all begin? At a cross country meet. It was the last meet of 2009, and Michael had systematically dropped his time throughout the season. I caught up with him before his race, and told him it would be great to see him go below 22 minutes. “What do I get if I do?” he asked. I knew from experience that he was teasing, but I played the game. “A 20-piece McNugget meal,” I replied. “Really?” he asked, suddenly excited about the last meet of the season. “Sure, why not?” “You’re on!” he said, jogging to the start line. The Gateway Athletic Conference meet was held at Blanchette Park in St. Charles. Four or five of the team’s meets were held there in the 2009 season, so I quickly learned the top viewing spots for parents and fans. I knew where to go, when to go and how fast I had to walk or run to get to a particular spot. Every time he passed I simply yelled his time and the word, “McNuggets!” “What does that mean?” Rob asked. He is one of the team’s photographers, and he and his wife, Shellie, really
took me under their cross country wings this year. “I admit it,” I said sheepishly with my eyes cast down. “I bribed Michael to get a lower time.” “With what?” he asked. “A 20-piece McNugget meal,” I said, laughing because the whole proposition sounded completely ridiculous when I said it out loud. Michael finished the race and Rob stood at the finish line in near disbelief. “He finished in 21:19!” he said. “I tried to bribe my kid with an iPod!” “I’m new to the whole external motivation thing, but I’m cheap,” I told Rob. “I had to start small. Shoot, McDonald’s was advertising 50 nuggets for $9.99… maybe that will be our next level!” Michael dropped his time again in 2010, and in 2011, but not until the very last meet of the season. Turns out the NMF (nugget motivation factor) wasn’t the magic charm I thought it would be. There’s only so much we can do to motivate our children in life. It is our job to encourage and guide them, but it’s their race to navigate and win.
Chase Away the Chill with Chili
(Family Features) When there’s a chill in the air, nothing warms better than a bowl of chili. It’s true that many chilis require long, slow cooking, but luckily not all do. This comforting, one-pot meal can be on the table in under 30 minutes.
Southwestern Bean Chili Prep Time: 20 minutes • Makes 4 servings Nutrition information per serving: 262 calories; 17 g protein; 26 g carbohydrate; 9 g fat; 498 mg sodium; 30 mg cholesterol; 7 g dietary fiber; 12 mg iron; 0.47 mg thiamin; 988 IU vitamin A; 41 mg vitamin C Ingredients: - 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil - 1/2 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed or 1/2 pound chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces - 1 cup chopped onion - 1 cup chopped bell pepper (one color or a combination) - 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped - 1 teaspoon ground cumin - 1 teaspoon chili powder, mild or hot - 1 cup chopped tomato - 1 cup beer, chicken broth or water - 1 can (15 ounces) READ Southwestern Bean Salad, not drained - Salt, to taste - Sour cream and chopped cilantro, optional
Directions: 1. Heat oil in large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add pork; cook and stir until browned and just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from pan. 2. Add onion, bell pepper and jalapeno; cook and stir 2 minutes until crisp-tender. Stir in cumin, chili powder and tomato. Add beer; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes. 3. Stir in bean salad; return pork to pan. Cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Add salt, as desired. Serve topped with sour cream and cilantro, if desired. Note: Additional liquid may be added if less thick chili is preferred.
Savory and satisfying, the base for this chili is simple: a can of Southwestern Bean Salad. Seasoned with a hint of heat and chili powder, this canned combo of black beans, kidney beans, corn and hominy is a perfect chili starter. Adding lean, quick-cooking pork tenderloin or chicken breast, chopped tomato and bell pepper makes a top notch chili in no time. Chili is just right for dinner on a busy weeknight, but is also a great dish for casual weekend entertaining. Set out sour cream, cilantro and shredded cheese for toppers and let guests help themselves to a hearty bowl. Pair with a corn muffin or tortilla chips to round out the menu. A can of Southwestern Bean Salad is the start for many delicious options beyond chili. Of course, it’s a ready-to-eat quick side dish – just open the can – but the possibilities are endless. Add chopped tomatoes and cilantro for a sassy salsa. Simmer with sautéed bell pepper and onion, and some vegetable www.highwaykdental.com broth for a scrumptious vegetarian soup. Or, for a zesty dip, puree it in the food processor leaving it slightly chunky. For additional recipes and information about Southwestern Bean Salad, visit www.READsalads.com.
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CHURCH November 5: United Methodist Church Turkey and Ham Dinner/ Holiday Bazaar
4-7 p.m. 725 Wall Street in Wentzville. $9/adults & $4/children (6-12). Info at 636.327.6377.
November 5: Fall Festival at Community of Christ
2790 Hwy. K, O’Fallon, Mo. Crafters needed. Info at 636.978.0051. November 5: Fall Festival of Trivia at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
6 p.m. $160 for a table of eight includes 10 rounds of trivia, beer, soda and light snacks. Bring your own liquor and food, table décor and a generous spirit! Non-smoking. 21 and older. Register at 636.294.3474 or mandywhitacre@charter. net. All net proceeds benefit the
family of Chris Weber, who recently lost his battle with Melanoma skin cancer. Visit www. ChrisWeberCrew.com for more. November 11: Transfiguration Episcopal Church Trivia Night
Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Cost is $160 for table of 8. Beer and soda included, and cash bar. Register by November 4 at 636.294.7003 or bkjarobertson@charter.net. Every Thursday at 7 p.m. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints Friends and Family Support Group Open to anyone who has a loved one suffering from any kind of addiction. Held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 66 Oak Valley Drive, St. Peters. For more information, email ARPstln@hotmail.com. 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. Truth Matters!! Free Bible Correspondence Course Call: 636.294.9468 or 636.272.3013. Come Learn God’s Word with us. Sun. 9:30 am. - Bible classes 10:20 am. - Worship; Sun. 5 pm. - Worship; Wed Eve 7 pm. 2309 Markoe Avenue, Wentzville, MO 63385. 3rd Tues. Free Luncheon for Seniors. Seniors 55+ enjoy free lunch, cards, games, bingo. From 11 am - 2 pm at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. Info: 636.561.8951. 2nd Wed.: Noon Luncheon Shiloh United Methodist Church, 1515 Hwy T, Foristell. United Methodist Women provide main entree & bevs. 636.673.2144. EVENTS
November 3 & December 1: O’Fallon Family YMCA Teen Leader’s Club 7-8 p.m. Join today and make new friends while becoming a leader in your community. Club meets twice a month for one meeting & one or more service projects in the community and through the YMCA. Ages 13-18, free to join! Contact Andrea Humphries - 636.379.0092 x 249. November 5: Holiday Bazaar Vendor & Craft Fair
10 a.m. at Rustique Sunrooms, 1300 Rustique Square, O’Fallon, MO 63368. Shop for Christmas and a cause. Proceeds benefit YouthReach International. November 5: Craft Show
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Child of God Lutheran School (650 Salt Lick Road, Saint Peters, Mo.) Fall & Christmas décor, gift items, BBQ & bake sale items.0 November 6: 33rd Annual Doll & Bear Show & Sale
10 a.m. -3 p.m. (9 a.m. early birds) at the Columns Banquet Center (711 Veterans Memorial
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Parkway St. Charles). Antique & Collectible Dolls, bears & Accessories. Adults - $10, Children - $5, 12 & under - Free. For info call Diana at 314.780.7981 or Jeff at 314.762.9224. November 10: Wands & Wine at the Winery of the Little Hills
Benefitting the Cinderella Project. Tickets are $35. Includes appetizer/dessert buffet, musical entertainment, one glass of wine/beer/soft drink & preholiday private shopping sales at: MOss, Fran’s, friperie, European Accent, Main Street Books & Little Hills Wine Shop. Visit www.cinderellastl.com for more.
November 10: Mom’s Afternoon Out at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 2-4 p.m. Need an afternoon to run errands, shop or just relax? Let us take the little ones for a couple of hours. Cost is $10.00/child, ages 6 weeks-5 years. Registrations must be received by the Tuesday before the scheduled date. For more information or to register, contact the Service Center at 636-379-0092. November 12: Sacred Heart Taste of Christmas Chic Boutique
A unique shopping experience from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. More than 30 vendors offering jewelry, clothing, accessories, home decor, candles, baskets, embroidered & monogrammed products, stationery, hand-carved figurines & more. This event will benefit the school scholarship fund. Free admission. Visit www.ash1818.org or call 636 946.5632 for more. November 13-December 18: Rendezvous in St. Charles Concert Series November 13 - Dr. Mason’s Aeolian Minstrels (Boone’s Colonial Inn, 322 South Main), December 18 - Christmas Concert with Terri Langerak (The Conservatory, 1001 South Main) Free. First come, first serve. 7:30 p.m. Visit www.rendezvousinstcharles.com/concerts for more.
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November 14 - January 9: Youth Sports Winter Basketball Registration at the O’Fallon Family YMCA
Practices begin the week of January 23, season starts February 4. Visit www.ymcastlouis.org/ofallon for details or contact Kaytlynn Schwada at 636.379.0092 x223. November 16: Tri-County Women’s Connection Luncheon & Program
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“Holiday Harvest Auction & Bazaar” at The Christy Banquet Center, 9000 Veterans Memorial Parkway in O’Fallon, MO. 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Gift baskets, floral arrangements, baked goods & more. Speaker is Kathy Cole, “Surviving Life’s Crash Landings”. $14 per person. Call Joan at 636.561.0956 or Pat at 636 327.4082 for reservations/ cancellations.
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December 3: Our Lady’s Inn Birthday Party for Jesus Luncheon
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. O’Fallon Family YMCA. $5 per person. Lunch, beverage, dessert, activities & a reading of “The Christmas Story.” Reservations at www.ourladysinn.org or call Tammy D. at 314.351.4590.
Through December 5: 2011 Fall Art Show
The Oak Leaf Artist Guild “Fruits of Our Labor” show at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre (1 St. Peters Centre Blvd. - city hall). 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday. Info at www.oakleafartistguild.org. 1st and 3rd Wed.: 7 p.m. St. Charles Area Wood Carvers Diverse group of people has a wide variety of carving skills ranging from novice to professional. Meetings include brief business mtg. followed by carving session. At Weldon Spring Site Remedial Action Project, 7295 Hwy. 94 South, St. Charles. Visitors always welcome!
board games, cards or dominos. Bring a snack and your favorite stories to share. Contact Diana Kannady at 636.379.0092 x230. 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. Meets at Sunrise Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimney Blvd. More info call Barb at 636.978.5930. 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. Every Thurs., 11:45 a.m., Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon. Meets at JJ’s Restaurant in O’Fallon. More info at www.ofkiwanis.com.
Every Weekend: Orchard Farm Radio Controlled Flying Club Bring your family to watch flying model airplanes. Directions: www. orchardfarm.com Info: 636.300.1480. HEALTH November Screening
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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. • 1st and 3rd Monday: 9:30-11 a.m. 500 Medical Dr in Wentzville; doctors dining room of St Joseph Hospital; contact 636-561-1407. • 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.
proud to offer the following events to the community, FREE unless otherwise noted. To register or get directions, please call 636.344.CARE(2273) or visit www.progresswesthealthcare.org. *Middendorf-Kredell Library (MK): 2750 Hwy K. 636.272.4999. *Progress West Healthcare Center (PWHC): 2 Progress Point Pkwy. 636.344.2273 or 363.344.1000. Every Mon.: 7 p.m. Tobacco Free for Life Support group. Free. St. Peters City Hall. 636.947.5304. 1st Mon.: Better Breathers Club Those w/chronic lung disease. St. Joseph Health Cntr., 300 1st Capitol Dr., St. Charles. Free lunch. 636.947.5684. 4th Tues: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Diabetes Support Group At HW Koenig Med Bldg, St Joseph Hosp. West. 636.625.5447
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.
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Hazelwoodwood High School 45th Class Reunion: We are having a class reunion in 2012 and are looking for classmates of Class of 1967. Please contact Kay at 1967hhshi@gmail.com or 636 745-2601 for more information. 4th Mon.: 6:30 p.m. American Legion Post 388 Meets At Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8945 Vets. Mem. Pkwy. 636.219.0553.
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43. Indian nursemaid 44. It often precedes “havoc” 46. Scat singer Fitzgerald 47. Kamarupan languages 48. Chewy stuff in “Baby Ruth” 50. Cocoyam 52. Short for Leonard 53. Italian automobile manufacturer 55. Proof of identification, pl. 57. *Fort _______, where Civil War began 60. *Cold War armed conflict locale 64. Beatle-_____, 1960s frenzy 65. Ostrich-like bird 67. Liquid excretory product 68. “In the _____ days” 69. Bother persistently 70. Xe 71. Galley slave 72. Public promotions 73. Direct one’s course of way
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