January 16, 2013
Vol 15
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Vol 13 No 28
Including the St. Louis location, which has been open since 1982, Our Lady’s Inn has given more than 5,000 women and their children a new lease on life.
Our Lady’s Inn Maternity Shelter Provides Care and Support for Homeless Mothers By DeAnna Massie
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Betsy Beauparlant believes God has a plan for everyone, including the 14 families she helps to house at the Our Lady’s Inn maternity home in St. Charles. “I came to this work because I have a passion for women,” says Beauparlant. “I’ve worked at other nonprofits, but what I love about Our Lady’s Inn is that we get to help women in all areas of life.” Unlike other shelters, Our Lady’s Inn is dedicated to providing 24/7 shelter and support for expectant women who are at least 18 years old. “We help them sort things out so they can move forward,” says Beauparlant. For nearly seven years, the St. Charles location of Our Lady’s Inn has served homeless expectant mothers in a variety of ways. Clients are provided with shelter until they give birth and are ready for transitional housing— an average of seven to eight months. During that time, expectant mothers participate in a highly-organized series of programs and counseling. They are given prenatal care and childcare training and are closely advised by financial and career counselors to be prepared for life after birth and leaving the shelter. Clients are required to work or attend school while living in the shelter. Transportation is provided, and clients are required to save at least half of their income in preparation for transitioning into an independent living situation. Beauparlant is especially proud of the personal growth clients experience during their time at Our Lady’s Inn. “It’s important that our clients experience
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living with dignity here,” she says. Each family is housed in a private, furnished room with a private bathroom. The women also get to participate in therapeutic classes and activities. One example is the Pay It Forward jewelry design program, in which established designers teach clients how to create jewelry from donated beads and materials. Pieces are sold to help raise money for the shelter. Beauparlant says client-designed jeweler earned more than $5,000 last year. “The money we raised was impressive, but the women get more out of being able to sit and create. They get so excited and feel so proud when someone selects their piece.” What makes Our Lady’s Inn so unique is the aftercare program that helps women stay on track after moving out of the shelter. “We follow clients for two years after they leave. We secure low-rent housing, which can be the trickiest part, furnish the apartment and help them set up housekeeping. We continue to support them with financial counseling, career support, donations and childcare classes. Our job is to help prepare them
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for the next step so they can be successful.” Running such an comprehensive shelter and the many programs that go along with it is expensive. Beauparlant says approximately 44% of the shelter’s funds
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Progress West HealthCare Center Welcomes its First Baby of the New Year Progress West HealthCare Center rang in the New Year then welcomed the hospital’s first baby in 2013. Ryan Kipling Bushmeyer was born at 12:48 a.m. on New Year’s Day. Joe and Kim Bushmeyer, of Dardenne Prairie, Missouri, welcomed their new baby boy on January 1. Ryan weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces and was 21 ½ inches long. Both baby Ryan and parents are doing well. “It’s always wonderful to celebrate the birth and life of a new baby,” says Karen Barnes, manager, Women’s Services at Progress West HealthCare Center. “And there’s something truly exciting about delivering the first baby of the New Year. Congratulations to the Bushmeyer’s. Baby Ryan is a welcomed addition to the Progress West family, and we’re excited to share this news with the St. Charles County community. ”
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Auditions for ‘Deathtrap’ January 22-23 St. Charles Community College’s Center Stage Theatre is holding open auditions for the upcoming production of “Deathtrap,” a thriller by Ira Levin. Director Jeff David will hold auditions at 7 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, January 22-23, in the theater of the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building on the SCC campus in Cottleville. Center Stage Theatre invites SCC students and community residents to audition. There are roles for two women and three men. Those auditioning will be expected to do readings from the script, which is on reserve in the SCC Library. Monologues are encouraged but not required. Deathtrap is a highly successful play that tells the story of an acclaimed playwright, famous for his theatrical thrillers, who has had a recent string of flops and misfires. He is ready to try anything to reverse his fortunes even if it means bringing the killing off the page. He begins to collaborate with a young student who has written the beginnings of a top-notch thriller. Through a series of twists and turns, the characters’ real intentions all begin to shine through. The trap is set. Not everyone will make it out alive. The performances will be held in the theater of the Fine Arts Building Wednesday-Sunday, March 6-10. For more information about auditions or the play, please contact Jeff David at jdavid@stchas.edu or call 636.922.8255.
O’Fallon’s Bingo Program Includes Lunch, Games, Prizes Sign up for an entertaining afternoon on Friday, January 25, that includes a tasty lunch followed by playing Bingo for prizes until 3 p.m. Bingo will be held at Renaud Spirit Center (RSC), 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon, Missouri 63368. The cost of $15 for residents and $18 for non-residents includes admission, lunch, and Bingo prizes. The deadline to sign up for Bingo is Sunday, January 20. O’Fallon’s Parks and Recreation Department offers three ways to register for programs: 1. Visit www.ofallon.mo.us/ParksandRec , click on “Programs” in the left-hand menu, and select “Adult Activities.” 2. Call 636.474.2732 3. Come to the RSC or the Parks and Recreation Administration Office, 400 Civic Park Drive, 63366. For more information, please contact Recreation Specialist Stacey Ostmann, 636-474-8105, sostmann@ofallon.mo.us. Would you like to assist with Bingo as a volunteer? To help out, please contact O’Fallon’s Volunteer Services Department at volunteer@ofallon.mo.us, or call 636-379-5507. For additional volunteering information, please visit www.ofallon.mo.us/Volunteer.
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OUR LADY’S INN from Cover care supplies, Our Lady’s Inn relies on donations from individuals and groups like the Community and Children’s Research Board. There are several ways local citizens can help. Our Lady’s Inn will host a trivia night on January 19 at St. Elizabeth of Hungary church and their annual Angel Gala on March 3 at Kemoll’s. Additionally, says Beauparlant, the St. Charles location is in desper- Photo by Ray Rockwell ate need of volunteers. “Volunteers are the heart of our program. Among other needs, we could use more people to help answer phones during the day.” To find out how you can attend either of these fundraisers, make a donation or volunteer, or call Betsy Beauparlant at 636.398.5375. For more information about Our Lady’s Inn, visit www.ourladysinn.org.
Call for Entries for Pointillist Style Art Show and Competition at St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre Artists, St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre invites you to be a part of the “Straight to the Point” art show and competition from Feb. 1-April 1. All works submitted must be created in the pointillist style, in which small dots of color form an image. The show is open to both youth and adult, amateur and professional artists. Prizes will be awarded. The cost to enter as an Arts Centre member is $15 for up to four pieces. Non-members can submit up to three pieces for $20. The youth entry fee is $5 per piece. Artwork will be received on Tuesday, Jan. 29, from 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. The opening reception will take place on Friday, Feb. 1, from 6-8 p.m. For more information on this show, call 636.397.6903 or visit us online at www.stpetersmo. net. The St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre is located inside St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd., St. Peters, MO.
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St. Peters Rec-Plex Offers January Special and FREE Fitness Fest The New Year is the time for new beginnings. The St. Peters Rec-Plex is a great place to start working on a healthier you. And, this month only, the Rec-Plex is offering new annual members something extra to help them on their path to fitness. Sign up for a new Rec-Plex annual membership anytime during the month of January 2013 and choose between a free multi-function pedometer/heart rate monitor or free yoga mat. Try out the Rec-Plex at no cost on Saturday, January 19 when the public is welcome for free during the Rec-Plex Fitness Fest event from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Enjoy state-of-the art equipment in the 8,000-square-foot fitness area, a newly rubberized indoor track, swimming, ice skating, basketball, volleyball and more. Our friendly Rec-Plex staff will be available to provide a tour of the facility. The Rec-Plex offers new membership options ranging from month-to-month to multiple-year passes. A new Grandparent Family Pass allows grandparents to buy a membership for themselves and their grandchildren, whether or not they live in St. Peters. And, the Rec-Plex has raised the age limit for children on Family Passes to 26. Rec-Plex members get full access to the Rec-
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Plex and its facilities, plus members can sign up for many monthly aerobics classes for free. The Rec-Plex also offers GOLD PLUS memberships that provide extra benefits including many more free classes and programs, free Tot Drop babysitting services and more. Here are the facilities open to the public on Fitness Fest: • 9 a.m.-3 p.m., cardio room, weight training room and indoor track (must be age 16 or over) • 9 a.m.-noon, volleyball • Noon-3 p.m., basketball • Noon-3 p.m., large heated family leisure pool (with water play features, large whirlpool/current channel, and 130-foot waterslide), recreational swimming, adult lap swimming, spa and sauna • 12:30-3 p.m., ice skating • Vendor booths and displays Plus, personal trainers will provide Fitness Assessments from 9 a.m.-noon for a fee of $25 to the general public, or free to any Rec-Plex members (including new members who join on Fitness Fest). Advance reservations are encouraged. Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital also will offer cholesterol screening for $5 per person from 9 a.m. to noon. Get the latest information at www.stpetersmo. net/rec-plex, or call 636.939.2386.
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Free Puppy Socialization Seminars Offered at Petco According to The Humane Society of the United States, 3-4 million dogs and cats are adopted each year. However, according to North Shore Animal League, around ten percent of all dogs adopted from U.S. shelters are eventually returned because of behavioral problems. That’s about 400,000 dogs per year. Socialization is a critical aspect of a new puppy’s development and overall behavior, which is why Petco is offering free Puppy Socialization Seminars at 2 p.m. on January 19 and 20. Puppy Socialization Seminars provides a unique opportunity for puppies to play off leash in a monitored setting. It is a supervised 30 minute interactive seminar for pet parents’ puppies in an enclosed area, with the Dog Trainer in charge of the event. Socialization is a critical step for all puppies and they experience important developmental benefits by participating in group play. Specifically, they learn how to interact with other dogs appropriately. The Dog Trainer explains to pet parents how the puppies are interacting, as well as what he or she is doing and why, so everyone learns from all puppies’ experiences and so that pet parents don’t feel embarrassed by their puppies’ behaviors. Visit www.petco.com for more information.
Lake Saint Louis Parks & Recreation Events 2013 Lake Saint Louis Youth Baseball/Softball League This league is open to all boys and girls ages 5-15. League games are played April – July. Registrations for the New Horizons Sports League are now being accepted. Registration Fees: $94 per child Non-Resident, $73 per child LSL Resident, $10 discount for each additional family member For additional details or to register, visit www.lakesaintlouis.com; look under the Parks and Recreation section. Father/Daughter Sweetheart Dance Come and enjoy a night full of fun, excitement and dancing from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on February 8 at Lake Saint Louis Banquet Center. This special night is complete with buffet dinner and a sundae bar, a live DJ and a complementary photograph. This event is designed for Dads with daughters 3 to 10 years old. Pre-registration is required. Registration will run through February 1. Contact the Parks Department at 636.561.4620 or online at www.lakesaintlouis.com. 39 couples are needed for this event not to be cancelled. Fees: Residents: $44/Couple, Non-Residents: $55/Couple, Additional Children: $12.50/Child
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to Remember”, and “Heart and Soul.” Forever Plaid has been playing to sold out houses all over the country and we have no doubt you, too, will fall in love with “The Plaids”. Book by Stuart Ross, Musical and Vocal Arrangements by James Raitt. Presented through special arrangement with Musical Theatre International (MTI). Forever Plaid will be presented Feb. 8-10 and Feb. 15-17 at 1 St Peters Centre Blvd, St. Peters, MO 63376. Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 p.m. Sunday performances are at 2 p.m. Reserved seating tickets are now available! Please visit www. acttwoheater.com to view our seating chart. Tickets are $18 for Adults and $14 for Seniors. Groups of 12 or more are $12 call 636.336.0033 to make your group reservation.
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Community Invited to Attend Walk Thru the Bible Event at Dardenne Presbyterian World renown program geared towards making the Bible readily accessible to everyone! Dardenne Presbyterian Church will host the New Testament and a Walk Thru the Bible workbook. Special family pricing is as version of Walk Thru the Bible from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, follows: $15 for the first person, $10 for the second, and $5 for February 9; registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Known for its innova- each additional family member. The family fees include snacks, tive methods and high-quality resources, the Walk Thru the Bible lunch, and a class workbook for each family member attending. program staff have partnered with Dardenne to fulfill a collab- The church requires that one adult attend, if a grade school age orative mission, dedicated to comchild attends. “We hope this family fee structure will encourage families municating the truths of God’s Word to attend together, offering an opporin such a way that makes the Bible tunity to discuss this experience at readily accessible to anyone. This home afterwards,” said Grossmann. particular program has been taught Anyone interested in knowworldwide for more than 30 years. ing more about God’s revelation Presenters for the Dardenne event and plan for the world are encourwill be Pastor David Burch, for adults, and his daughter Jennifer Burch, for aged to attend. Dardenne Presbyterian Church is located at 7400 Hwy area youth. Pastor Burch has been N, Dardenne Prairie, MO, 63368, presenting this material on behalf just East of Winghaven and Bryan of Walk Thru the Bible since 1998 Road. Registration will be open at [http://www.walkthru.org/about-us]. Dardenne through January month- Adult/youth teacher David Burch, demonstrating The adult and youth (grades 6-12) Circle of youth and adults (hands raised) practicing what they had learned end from 8:30 a.m. to Noon on Sun- while younger children watch behind him on stage class will meet in the Christian Life just previously in a larger class. Photos courtesy of Bob Underwood (Note: David Burch will be coming again this year day mornings in Mission Hall, or Center. A children’s class (grades to teach the youth and adults.) 1-5) will meet in Watson Hall. According to Joan Grossmann, call the church office directly at DPC spokesperson, this is an interactive, hands-on class, so be 636.561.4347 to request a registrasure to wear comfortable clothing and shoes. “Even though the tion packet. For more informaclasses begin at 9 a.m.,” she said, “we suggest attendees arrive by tion, please visit Dardenne online 8:30 a.m. in order to have ample time for the registration process.” at www.dpc4u.org. Cost of the class is $15 per person, which includes snacks, lunch
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Special Spaces Poker Tournament will Benefit Terminally Ill Children Save the date! The Special Spaces Poker Tournament will be held on Saturday, February 9 at 7 p.m. at Old Hickory Golf Club located at #1 Dye Club Drive in St. Peters, MO 63304. The night will feature Texas Hold ‘em Poker, appetizers, a cash bar, silent auctions, and a 50/50 raffle. The cost is $50 per person or $90 per couple. All proceeds will benefit Special Spaces, a unique organization that transforms the bedrooms of terminally ill children into magical places of retreat. The organization’s goal for this poker tournament is to raise enough money to transform two bedrooms. Participation is needed. To register, please call Kelly at 636.368.1249 or Bobbie at 931.248.1718.
Terry Martin, Commander of the Elsberry VFW Post, recently announced the winners of two essay contests. In the 2012 Voice of Democracy Essay, which is open to high school students, junior Anne Heintzelman placed third among local high schools. The prompt for high school students was, “Is the Constitution Still Relevant?” High School English teacher Sarah O’Brien facilitated the completion of the assignment for Elsberry students. The Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest is open to middle school students. The prompt this year was “What would you say to our Founding Fathers?”. English teacher Tori Towery assisted the students with the assignment. Eighth graders Joel Kopecky placed first; Hannah Barber placed second, and Connor O’Brien placed third. Each student was awarded a certificate and cash prize on behalf of the V.F.W.
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Crider Health Center Hosting Mouse Races on February 2 Crider Health Center will host their 3rd Annual Mouse Races (provided by Gateway Downs) on Saturday, February 2 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church. Doors open at 6:30. The church is located at 1975 South Old Highway 94 in St. Charles. The entry fee is $25 per person and $160 for a table of eight. Beer and setup will be provided, but outside food and drink are welcome. Along with the races, there will be games, raffles, music and attendance prizes. Space is limited. Register now by visiting
cridercenter.org or by calling Christina Bogusky at 636.332.2134. All proceeds will benefit Crider Health Center programs and services. As part of the transformation, Crider Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center that serves medically underserved population, primarily those with Medicaid or without insurance. Crider Health Center currently serves more than 56,000 residents in a four-county service area, including physical locations in St. Charles, Wentzville, Union, O’Fallon, Troy and Warrenton.
Cuivre River Electric will Not Raise Rates in 2013
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In a letter to members, Cuivre River Electric General Manager/CEO Dan L. Brown stated that rates would not increase in 2013. This will be the fourth consecutive year without a rate increase. At the Annual Meeting in August, Brown stated that he expected wholesale cost increases that CRE would not be able to absorb. Fortunately for consumers, suppliers kept wholesale rates manageable. Says Brown: “Many regulatory and environmental uncertainties remain which could alter our supplier’s current longrange financial forecast. As recently as 2009, wholesale cost increases of 25% were projected for 2014. As it stands today, we hope a wholesale increase next year could remain in single digits, but we remain cautious.” Brown credits a smaller workforce and improvement to internal operating efficiencies. He also recognizes employees, who “continue to strive for maximum efficiencies in our day-to-day operations.”
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Youth In Need Receives $5,000 Grant From the UPS Foundation
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IHOP to Offer Free Pancakes Nationwide on Feb. 5 Batter up, breakfast lovers! IHOP® will once again invite guests to enjoy free pancakes during National Pancake Day on February 5, while celebrating Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’ 30th Anniversary. On this day, the restaurant chain hopes to raise $3 million as the first national fundraising campaign to kick off the 2013 fundraising year for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. During National Pancake Day, the company’s largest philanthropic event of the year, more than 1,500 IHOP restaurants across the country will invite guests to enjoy a complimentary stack of IHOP’s signature delicious buttermilk pancakes from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Guests will be encouraged to make a voluntary contribution to the local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital or other local charities. One hundred percent of the donations will help local charities provide vital equipment, life-saving procedures and critical care for sick and injured children. This will mark the eighth year that IHOP has held National Pancake Day, which to date has raised more than $10 million dollars for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and other local charities. In 2012 alone, IHOP raised more than $3 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and other charities. “Millions of free pancakes served on National Pancake Day mean millions of miracles for those in need,” said Julia Stewart, Interim President, IHOP and CEO of the parent company, DineEquity, Inc. “The concept is simple, but our mission is ambitious; to save and improve the lives of as many children as possible through Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. For the past eight years, it has been a pleasure and a privilege for all of us at IHOP to participate in this worthy event, and each year our guests have proved to be incredibly generous, helping us not only reach but surpass our goal. We look forward to continuing that trend this year as we plan to once again flip and serve about 4 million free pancakes for charity.” Guests visiting participating IHOP restaurants in support of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals will also have the option to purchase “Miracle Balloons” for $1 and $5 each, throughout the month of January leading into National Pancake Day, with all proceeds going to the Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. Participating restaurants will display the balloons in celebration of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’ 30-year anniversary. Those who buy a $5 Miracle Balloon will receive a $5 off discount that can be credited toward their next visit. For more information, visit www.ihoppancakeday.com.
Youth In Need recently received a $5,000 grant from The UPS Foundation, the charitable arm of UPS. The grant will be used for educational materials critical to the success of the agency’s Safe Place program. Safe Place is a national collaborative initiative that engages local social service providers, like Youth In Need, and their communities in providing safe havens and resources for youth in crisis situations. Public locations (both for-profit and nonprofit) serve as a network of “safe places” where youth in crisis access immediate help wherever they are. Young people seek Safe Place assistance if they are abused, neglected, kicked out of the house, in danger or for other similar reasons. Currently, more than 450 businesses and 300 Metro St. Louis buses and trains, designated by the distinctive yellow and black diamond-shaped Safe Place sign, have signed on to support children and youth in the community by offering their places of business as “safe places.” Safe Place sites include libraries, churches and community centers, as well as all QuikTrip convenience stores, Walgreens and YMCAs. In addition, many other businesses, nonprofit organizations and fire departments serve as sites. Youth In Need became the regional provider of Safe Place in 2006. Established in 1951 and based in Atlanta, Ga., The UPS Foundation focuses its giving on nonprofit effectiveness, encouraging diversity, community safety and environmental sustainability. In 2011, The UPS Foundation distributed more than $45.3 million worldwide through grants that benefit organizations or programs like Youth In Need’s Safe Place program and provide support for building stronger communities. Youth In Need, a proud member of the United Way, is an eastern Missouri regional agency serving more than 23,000 children, teens and families each year with residential group homes, homeless street outreach, education, counseling and support groups, foster care case management and infant, child and family development programs. Youth In Need’s mission: Believing in the power of potential, Youth In Need’s mission is to provide nurturing environments and educational opportunities so children, youth and families will find safety and hope, achieve their goals, and build a positive future. Youth In Need’s programs and services are funded, in part, by its 2013 Children’s Partners, including Mercy as the Principal Partner. Visit www.youthinneed.org for a complete list of Youth In www.changescapeweb.com/cnewsad Need’s Champion, Guardian, Trustee and Patron Partners.
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Wentzville R-IV School District Gains Cuivre River Lighting Rebate The Wentzville R-IV School District has received a $1,758 commercial lighting rebate from Cuivre River Electric Cooperative for recent lighting improvements at Boone Trail Elementary and South Middle schools. Energy efficiency improvements were made to outdoor lighting, and energy saving occupancy sensors were installed for lighting in classrooms and restrooms. The rebate program, available to commercial accounts served by Cuivre River, is part of the Take Control & Save energy efficiency initiative developed by wholesale energy supplier Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. for its member cooperatives. The program’s goal is to help Cuivre River’s members reduce watts, save energy and save money. “There are great opportunities for businesses of all sizes to improve lighting efficiency and save money,” says Manager of Member Services Kevin Hurd. “We’re pleased to offer this energy saving program to our business members.” Rebates are available to businesses served by Cuivre River which have a minimum of 10 lighting fixtures to retrofit or install. The rebate amount, based on the type of fixture being replaced or installed, can cover up to 40% of the capital cost of the lighting fixtures. Rebates are capped at $30,000 per year per business. Hurd adds, “The Take Control & Save commercial lighting rebate program encourages new and existing businesses to analyze and evaluate existing lighting fixtures, plan efficiency improvements, and build energy efficient Cuivre River Electric Cooperative’s Branch Office Manager Keith Stone (second from left) presents a $1,758 commercial lighting rebate check to Wentzville R-IV Superintendent Dr. Terry Adams for lighting improvements at two schools. Also celebrating the lighting infrastructures for new facilities.” Lighting rebates ranging from $500 to $12,000 have been awarded through grant are district CFO Kari Monsees (far left) and South Middle School Principal Scott Swift (far right). the program to date, producing savings and improved lighting for places such as warehouses, meeting halls, schools, auto repair shops, and tool and dye shops. Contact a Cuivre River Electric Cooperative energy auditor for more information about the Take Control & Save commercial lighting rebate program at 636.528.8261, 636.695.4700, or 800.392.3709, extension 399. Additional details and a list of approved lighting contractors can be found at www.cuivre.com.
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Jessica Chastain took home a well-deserved Golden Globe Award on Sunday evening for her work in “Zero Dark Thirty.” Chastain shines in Kathryn Bigelow’s grim retelling of the search for Osama Bin Laden in the years following 9/11. With “K-19: The Widowmaker” and the awardwinning “The Hurt Locker,” Bigelow unveiled a real talent for leading strong, male-oriented casts. Working from another screenplay by Mark Boal, Bigelow demonstrates her ability to direct strong female leads. Chastain plays Maya, a young C.I.A. agent re-
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cruited straight out of high school. The young agent flies from Washington, D.C., to the Islamic hot zones to personally interrogate captured Al Qaeda operatives. Maya may look petite and sympathetic, but the prisoners soon learn she is a tough negotiator with an eye on killing Bin Laden. Fellow agent Dan (Jason Clarke) serves as mentor and friend to Maya. As the years pass, a frustrated Dan heads back to the United States, but Maya refuses to give up the hunt for the man responsible for over three thousand deaths. With Kathryn Bigelow behind the camera, “Zero Dark Thirty” pulls no punches. The director and the film are now under scrutiny about the torture sequences, especially the infamous “waterboard-
ing” method of interrogation. These aren’t pleasant sequences to watch, which prompted Congress and the Hollywood community to question whether or not the film endorses torture. Controversy aside, Jessica Chastain is rock solid here as Maya. Her associates are quick to dismiss her at times, but she becomes a force to be reckoned with over the years. As the search for Bin Laden continues, Maya’s supervisors learn it is easier to give her what she wants rather than try to stop her. As Jessica, Maya’s friend, Jennifer Ehle also is a stand-out in the cast. Ehle, so great on the late-lamented CBS drama “A Gifted Man” last year, brings a down-home sensibility to her role. She balances Maya’s intensity so well that it’s easy to see why the two characters became fast friends while stationed overseas. Long and extremely intense, “Zero Dark Thirty” is the focus of both awards season and a Congressional inquiry. The debate about the film’s torture sequences may go on for months, but the movie and Jessica Chastain’s performance are certainly worthy of accolades and honors right now. “Zero Dark Thirty,” rate R for strong violence including brutal, disturbing images, and for language, currently is playing in theaters.
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Gary Baute Sportscaster Award Goes to Steve Runge ***2012 Accomplishment A ‘shout out’ goes to sports broadcaster Runge who was voted the best in his category in the ‘Best of Mid Rivers’. He has been involved with play-by-play as well as PA announcing for many years in and around the St. Charles County area in a va-
riety of sports. ~~~The man behind the mike
Women’s Gymnastics Preparing For Inaugural Home Competition ***Lady Lions Hit the Gym The Lindenwood women’s gymnastics program is preparing to host its inaugural home competition. The Lady Lions are hosting Southeast Missouri State University on January 18 at 6 p.m. The Lady Lions started their inaugural season at the University of Denver on January 5. Lindenwood competed against Denver and Penn State at the meet. The Lady Lions, a team composed mainly of freshman, recorded a total score of 185.925. Alicia Floyd led the Lady Lions in the all-around, recording a 37.125 for all four events. She scored a 9.525 in the vault. The team consists of nine freshmen and one upperclassman. Emily Turik, the lone upperclassman on the squad, recorded a score of 36.750 in the all-around, including a 9.675 on bars. Lindenwood hosts two other meets this season. On Feb. 9, the Lady Lions host Bowling Green State University and on March 10 they will host Texas Woman’s University. ~~~Thanks to Jen Lawson, Sports Information-Graduate Assistant of Lindenwood Outdoor Tackle Football Tryouts for Gateway Hawks ***Saturday January 19 If you are interested in playing 11-man football, be at the DellwoodSports Complex this Saturday. The Hawks play in the Great Midwest Football League (GMFL) in the Gateway Conference, Southeastern Division. Other teams in their division include Illinois Justice, Midwest Chargers and Missouri Cyclones. For more details call 636.675.3019. ~~~Go strut your stuff
Family Arena Rodeo-A Wild Ride ***Great Entertainment for All Ages Recently the St. Charles Family Arena covered the floor with a lot of dirt, horses and bulls. Bronco bucking, calf roping, barrel racing and bull riding were a few of the events The Lone Star rodeo group brought to the Arena. Pictured (clockwise) are Rod, Joanne, Matt MaGhee (announcer), Clint Madison (bucking pickup specialist) and Bev. Mike Wentworth (clown) kept everyone in stitches between events. Helping all the rodeo fans from the Arena were Sue Fitzgerald and Mike Sportsman. For more details call 636.675.3019. ~~~Ridem’ cowboy and cowgirl MMA Fight Hard at the Family Arena ***Saturday January 19 If you are interested in mixed martial arts (MMA) and FREE tickets you need to check out their website. At this point the card includes the main event local phenom from St. Charles, MO “The Altar Boy” Zach Freeman, widely considered one of the top lightweights in all of MMA, doing battle with the pride of East St. Louis, IL, Robert “The Beast” Washington for the Fight Hard MMA 155 lb. championship belt. One of Fight Hard MMA’s most popular gladiators, Jessica “Raising Havoc” Halverson, will be featured in the evening’s co-main event. Other local fighters on the ten-bout card will include Daniel Baynton, Rich Burts, Ian Butler, Jeremiah Curtright and Katy Hahler. For more details go to www.FightHardMMA.com ~~~A family friendly event
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Joe Morice
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The Flu Bug Bit For one reason or another, I forgot to get my annual flu shot; ipso-facto, I now have the flu. It’s the kind that starts in the chest and climbs to the head over a period not longer than it takes to hitchhike to Australia…well…maybe not that long. The old quip comes to mind; “A cold usually lasts about two weeks unless you see a doctor and then it only lasts 14 days.” My cold started New Years day and no, I didn’t go out and party on New Years Eve. I’ve long since learned not to drink with amateurs. Moreover, I shudder to think what I would’ve felt like with a hangover and a cold. I don’t remember which critter this version of the flu is named after or perhaps, blamed on. It doesn’t really matter. If it’s the bird flu, hog flu or even the boa Constrictor flu, I still feel miserable. I hope it’s the hog flu because I can fry some bacon and feel like I’m getting even. It is said, colds are caused by viruses. However, I wonder about that. It seems like anything the medical profession can’t cure is automatically caused by a virus. They can cure diabetes but not my cold but that’s okay. I know they wish they could although, I doubt the pharmaceutical industry does considering the amount of cold medicines sold every year. Perhaps it’s a pharmaceutical conspiracy! Who knows? Every year, a new type of flu comes along, usually a spin-off of a previous version that killed umpty-thousands of people in some far off country full of skinny people without health insurance. I often quip that it’s a communist plot but that was when Russia was un-
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der communist rule. Now it’s semi-democratic under gangster rule. Gangsters don’t abide anything that kills people unless they can make money from it or need target practice. My mother claimed colds are caused by going outdoors without bundling up like an Eskimo but that was when the flu only came along in the winter. Now we can get it anytime of the year. I never bought into that stuff about chills causing colds; only the opposite. My late father often claimed a shot of whiskey helped ward of his cold symptoms. Of course, it also made him smarter and the barmaids look prettier. Anyway, it may not have helped his cold but at least he felt better until the next morning. What I should warn everyone about is that after about three or four days, you’ll begin feeling better except for a bad case of cabin fever. You’ll decide to go out and about to catch up on errands, gossip and replenishing your medicine cabinet. It’s only a lull, folks. The viral bug or whatever you call the little creepy-crawlies electron microscopes can’t see, inching up to some other place to create havoc, namely your head. That’s when most of us call their doctors and beg for help. The docs usually prescribe antibiotics, antihistamines or whatever other ‘anti‘s‘ are relevant. I doubt they cure much since the former only eliminates germs and the latter lessens the symptoms but it can’t hurt. At least you’ll have someone to blame when the ambulance takes you to the emergency room with pneumonia. But not to worry, they can cure pneumonia…can’t they? As for me, if this round of critter flu doesn’t kill me, I’ll go get my annual flu shot after I’m well. Closing the barn door after the cow escapes runs in my family. Apparently, there’s no cure for that either.
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Snow Days Why is it that most everything we looked forward to as children became a great big hassle in adulthood? Driving, for example. At 16, the itch to grab the keys and go grocery shopping for my mom was almost unbearable. At 45, the thought of fighting traffic to purchase the week’s fifth gallon of milk is enough to give me a headache. Remember snow days? The season’s first significant snowfall sent every child in the neighborhood straight to their bedsides for heart-felt prayers. “Please, God,” kids used to say, with little hands folded together tightly. “Please bring us lots and lots of snow so we won’t have school tomorrow.” These days I pray for snowless days. I just don’t understand the mothers in this world who actually relish snow days. When our three precious gems were in elementary and middle school, 7:30 a.m. to 2:25 p.m. were the most productive hours of my day. You can imagine, then, why I dreaded snow days, and the scene at our house a few years ago on the first snow day of the season. I worried all day that school officials would send the kids home early because of winter storm warnings. The majority of the winter weather missed us, and I was puzzled at Christopher’s jovial mood during dinner. “What’s got you so happy, sweetie?” I asked. He usually saved this level of giddiness for Friday evening, with
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Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. In large mixing bowl, combine biscuit mix, blueberries, pecans and milk. 3. Mix well and add enough honey to make
mixture stiff like cookie dough. 4. Place dough by tablespoonful onto a greased baking sheet about 2 inches apart. 5. Bake until edges begin to brown, about 15 min. 6. Remove from oven and drizzle remaining honey on each cookie. Bake an additional 5 minutes and serve immediately.
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day. My mother didn’t drive me to school…not even in the winter!” “Honey,” Jim said with a giveme-a-break tone. “When you were in the second grade you lived in Hawaii.” I was really hoping he wouldn’t remember that small detail. “What’s the matter, Mom?” Christopher asked. “It’s the end of the argument for your mom,” Jim answered, laughing. That night I knelt down beside my bed, clenched my hands together and prayed, just as I did as a child. This time, though, I prayed for sunshine and 40 degrees. The silly, last-ditch effort didn’t work. The kids stayed home that day because it was two degrees with a wind-chill of 25 below zero. We ate breakfast, we played Yahtzee!, and I chalked the whole thing up to a practice run for the two-week Christmas break. There was one bright spot to the chilly day. Yes, of course, I enjoyed goofing off with my kids. We even decorated ready-made gingerbread cookies. Did I drag them out in the cold to fight traffic and crowds at the grocery store? Of course not. The good thing is our kids are all teenagers now. They sleep in to 11 a.m. any chance they get. Hmmm….maybe snow days aren’t so bad after all.
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Blueberry Biscuit Cookies Ingredients: - 2 cups biscuit mix - 1 cup Florida blueberries - 1 cup pecans, chopped - 2 tablespoons low-fat milk - 1/2 cup honey, divided
the weekend staring him in the face. “My teacher said we probably won’t have school tomorrow,” he said grinning from ear to ear. “Why on earth not?” I cried. The fork fell out of my hand and onto the floor. I tried to cover my dismay, but my husband started laughing. “It is supposed to be too cold and windy,” Christopher continued. “Your teacher doesn’t know what she’s talking about,” I mumbled while picking up the fork. “Too cold. Puhlease. There are these wonderful things nowadays called coats, hats, gloves and scarves. When kids put them on, they stay warm. Besides, you can stay inside the school for recess.” Jim tried to explain that most kids rode the bus to school, and they would nearly freeze while waiting at the bus stop. I jabbed the fork into the chicken, and started making up excuses in my head. “Kids are little bundles of energy,” I thought to myself. “They can jump up and down while they wait for the bus. They’ll create so much heat you could light up a city block. They’ll be fine.” I stopped my senseless thinking long enough to open my mouth and put those ridiculous thoughts into words. “Christopher, when I was in second grade I walked one mile to school and one mile home each and every
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“You can get really creative with strawberries and blueberries,” said Justin Timineri, Executive Chef and Culinary Ambassador, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. “They can be tossed into salads or yogurt, marinated in teriyaki sauce and served with grilled meats, or turned into delicious snacks like these.” Not only do they taste good, they’re good for you. Blueberries are good for your eyes and memory, and they have antioxidants, which may prevent some types of cancer. Strawberries have vitamin C and fiber, which is good for your digestive system and helps you feel full. To get more berry-licious recipes like these, visit http://bit.ly/ floridaberries.
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2. Fill each freezer pop mold by alternating layers of strawberry mixture and yogurt. Insert handle or stick into each freezer pop and freeze at least 5 hours. To serve, run warm water over outside of molds until pops come out easily. 3. If you don’t have freezer pop molds, use small paper cups. Cover tops of cups with plastic wrap and poke the sticks through the plastic to keep them standing upright while in the freezer.
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CHURCH January 19: The Redemptions in Concert at Fairmount General Baptist Church 6 p.m. 2299 St. Peters-Howell Road, St. Peters. No Charge, love offering will be taken. Info: 636.498.4475. January 20: Service & Potluck at Trinity Episcopal Church 9:15 a.m. 318 S. Duchesne in St. Charles. Service followed by brunch and the Annual Parish Meeting. Info: 636.949.0160, www. trinity-stcharles.org or facebook. January 25: Free Family Movie Night Doors open at 6 p.m., movie starts at 6:30 p.m. at Dardenne Baptist Church (2345 Oak Dr., O’Fallon). Featuring “Amazing Love - The Story of Hosea”. Info: www.dardennebaptistchurch.org. Every Thursday at 7 p.m. The
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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 ARP-stln@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. Info: 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: 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 Now - March 31: Summer Camp Registration at the O’Fallon Family YMCA Designed for pre-school through teens and has something for all interests. Includes traditional outdoor camps and “specialty camps” involving fun adventures and themes, sports, games, arts, dance and more. Now - January 31 save 20% off up to three weeks of camp, February 1 - February 28 save 15% off up to three weeks of camp, March 1 - March 31 save 10% off up to three
weeks of camp. Info: 636.379.0092. Now - March 31: Y-Weight Challenge at the O’Fallon Family YMCA Be our next “before” and “after” in this 12 week program to help you lose weight and improve your health and wellness. Average weight loss per person is 20 Pounds! Led by a Y certified personal trainer. Meets 3 times per week. $720, Members pay: $360. Payment plans available. Info/Registration: 636.379.0092. January 26: Saturday Writers Monthly Meeting 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Center. For anyone interested in writing. Join us to learn & network with local writers. Guest speaker: Margo Dill. Info: www.saturdaywriters.org. January 26: O’Fallon Family YMCA Trivia Night Pezold Banquet Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. Trivia begins at 7 pm. Proceeds benefit the Strong Community Campaign. $160/table of 8. Free childcare provided at the O’Fallon Family YMCA.
January 26-27: St. Charles Kennel Club Annual All Breed Dog Show & Obedience Trial 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the National Equestrian Center at Lake St. Louis (6880 Lake St. Louis Blvd., Lake St. Louis, MO 63367). Admission is $5/adult, $3/child. Info: www. onofrio. com or Connie Harrison at 636.441.0235 (after 5:30 p.m.) or condeah@aol.com. January 27: St. Elizabeth Adult Day Care Center of St. Charles Open House 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 1424 South First Capitol Dr. Info: www.seadcc. org. Ongoing Events 4th Monday: 6:30 p.m. American Legion Post 388 Meets At Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8945 Vets. Mem. Pkwy. 636.219.0553. Every Monday: Adult Volleyball 6-7 p.m. at the St. Charles County Family YMCA, 3900 Shady Springs Lane, St. Peters. Non-competitive, co-ed, free and open to the public.
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www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • January 16, 2013 Just show up with your friends and enjoy a fun-filled evening. Info: 636.928.1928. 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. 4th Tuesday: 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 Tuesday: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles Noon - 1 p.m. at the Columns Banquet Center in St. Charles. Every Tuesday: 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. Every Tuesday: Toastmasters Meeting 7 p.m. at the Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon, Mo. Toastmasters gives all members the opportunity to grow their skills, which fosters self-confidence and personal growth. St. Charles County Toastmasters is open to the public and looking for new members. Info: 636.379.2505. Every Tuesday & Thursday: Yoga at The St. Charles County Family YMCA Tuesdays 7:30-8:30 pm., Thursdays 7-7:55 p.m. Any level. Info: 636.928.1928.
Every Wednesday: Crossroads Cribbage Club 12 p.m. Meets at Rizzo’s Bar & Grill, Wentzville, MO. Every Wednesday: Charity Bingo 6:45 p.m. VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. Cash prizes awarded. Support Vets & other worthwhile charities. Now a nonsmoking facility. Info: 636.272.1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org. 1st & 3rd Wednesday: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers 7 p.m. 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! Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon 11:45 a.m. Meets at JJ’s Restaurant in O’Fallon. Info: www.ofkiwanis. com. Every Thursday: O’Fallon Rotary Club Lunch Noon at The Holy Cross Lutheran Church (8945 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, across from Fort Zumwalt Park). Visitors welcome. Info: Darryl Sandweg, 636.980.1777. Every Friday: Moms Play Group 10 a.m. at LSL Community Association, 100 Cognac Ct., Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367. Playgroup is a great opportunity to teach our chil-
dren how to play and share while in a welcoming environment. Info: Andrea Crislip at 314.479.0306 or andreacrislip@gmail.com, or visit www.lslmothersclub.com. Every Friday: VFW Fish Fry 3-8 p.m. VFW Post 2866. 66 VFW Lane. Call Bill Sams, 636.724.9612. Every Saturday: Chess 8-10:30 a.m. or later in the food court at Mid Rivers Mall in St. Peters. Come play! Every Saturday: Veterans Learn guitar for FREE 9:30 a.m. in Historic St. Charles. Info: Bill Dennis at 314.479.5750. Every Saturday: Charity Bingo 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Wentzville Community Club (500 West Main, Wentzville 63385). No games Easter weekend & Christmas. $3,600 in cash prizes each week. Progressive game, Derby tickets, pull-tabs, 505/50, bar & food. Info: www.wentzvillefleamarket.org, www.facebook.com/wentzville-community-club. HEALTH
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1.866.SSM.DOCS (1.866.776.3627). Support Groups Daily: 12 Step Recovery Club 204 G West Pittman, O’Fallon. Info: Mike at 636.240.1722 or www.212club.org. Every Monday: BILY (Because I Love You) Parent Support Group 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 801 First Capitol Dr., St. Charles. For parents only. Free. Focus on teens/young adults who act out. Help Line 314.993.7550. 1st & 3rd Mondays: Sharing Losses Through Bereavement 1-2:30 p.m. at SSM Home Care & Hospice, 1187 Corporate Lake Drive. For families/friends who want help understanding and coping with the death of a loved one. Registration: 314.SSM.DOCS (776.3627). Every Mon.: Tobacco Free for Life 7 p.m. Support group. Free. St. Peters City Hall. 636.947.5304. 1st Mon.: Better Breathers Club Those w/chronic lung disease. St.
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Hanging Moss, Mississippi is changing in 1964 – Freedom Fighters, bent on improving life for “coloreds,” clash with those determined to keep things status quo. Dissention descends like a heavy fog, the conflict trickling down on Glory, the main character in “Glory Be,” by Augusta Scattergood. Glory, about to turn 12, doesn’t believe the rumors her best friend Frankie spouts. He says the community pool is going to close in the heat of the summer. That can’t happen. Glory is planning a swimming party there for her birthday. But Frankie knows what he is talking about because his dad is on the town council. He, and a lot of other people, won’t hear of “the coloreds” swimming in the “white pool.” Glory doesn’t understand all the fuss and talks to the family’s maid Emma, an African American lady who’s like a mother to Glory and her big sister Jesslyn, since their real mom passed. Lately, Jesslyn and Glory’s relationship has been strained. The 15 yearold won’t have anything to do with Glory. Jesslyn just moons over her boyfriend, someone she sees unbeknownst to her dad –a boy Glory is sure isn’t right for her. Or is he? The summer of ’64 is a time of turmoil, of growing up for both sisters in this marvelous book about the effect that integration has on a small town and its citizens in the Deep South.
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