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Jinglefest

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Disc Golf Tournament

Lincoln County Life

Firefighter’s Foundation Grant

Country Music Artists Thomas Rhett, Dustin Lynch and Jana Kramer to Perform

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notes Music Director and 92.3 WIL Personality Danny Montana. As always, general admission tickets to Jinglefest are free as a “thank you” to the loyal 92.3 WIL listeners and are available on a first-come, first-served basis at sponsoring partners’ retail locations: First Bank, Fortel’s Pizza Den, MERS Goodwill, Buffalo Wild Wings, Mama Lucia’s Pizza, Fazio’s Italian Products and CARSTAR. Program Director Greg Mozingo adds, “We’re proud to be hosting our eleventh concert, and we’re excited about bringing Thomas Rhett, Dustin Lynch and Jana Kramer to St. Louis as a ‘thank you’ for our loyal listeners.” Mozingo continues, “Over the past ten years, relatively unknown acts that performed at previous Jinglefest concerts have gone on to stardom like Hunter Hayes, Jason Aldean, Taylor Swift, Eric Church, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Sugarland, and Luke Bryan.” For more information about the featured artists appearing at the 11th Annual “Jinglefest” concert event, please

contact Music Director Danny Montana at 314.983.6246 or via email at Danny. Montana@wil92.com. Listen for Jinglefest news updates on the air at 92.3 WIL, or visit the radio station’s website at www.wil92.com.

92.3 WIL wants their listeners to “Get Their Country On” the merry way this holiday season at their 11th Annual Jinglefest Concert. This year’s Jinglefest line-up and details were announced on “The Cornbread Morning Show.” The popular concert event will take place at 7pm on Thursday, December 12 at the Family Arena in St. Charles, Missouri. The 11th Annual “Jinglefest” concert will feature a line-up of hot new country acts, including singer-songwriter Thomas Rhett (“Take You Home Girl,” “It Goes Like This”); hot country artist Dustin Lynch (“Wild In Your Smile,” “She Cranks My Tractor”); and 2013 Academy of Country Music Award, CMT Music Award and Teen Choice Award Nominee Jana Kramer (“Whiskey,” “Why Ya Wanna,” “I Hope It Rains.”) “As St. Louis’ best country radio station, 92.3 WIL is proud to be able to showcase these talented new country artists from across the country at our eleventh annual Jinglefest concert”,

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Around Town your guide to good news and events like the Lions’ Free Health Screening

Lincoln County Life Tidbits for Lincoln County locals

Business Grand openings, symposiums, and more business news

School Holt Student Elected to DECA and more school news

Movie “Last Vegas may be a guy’s film, but it is one very talented woman that makes it work,” Steve Bryan.

Sports and Learn & Play Book Buzz, Sudoku, and local sport authority Gary B fills you in on the weekend’s sporting events.

Recipes Hearty Holiday Dishes

What’s Happening the only events calendar you need to stay entertained all week long

Classifieds

Over the Fence Joe Morice is to Community News readers what Wilson was to Tim Taylor: enjoy a fresh perspective from our in-house blue-collar philosopher.

Bring Meals to Those in Need As the holiday season quickly approaches, Budget MidWest feels it is important to give back to our community. The challenge that Budget Midwest Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing is offering is quite simple: The company that collects the most canned goods will receive a free furnace cleaning to be performed by one of our technicians at no charge. This has a value well over $160.00. Budget MidWest will have a food barrel located at their office 310 Main St, St Peters. You may drop off food at the office, or make a request to have a donation box brought to your business. A simple $25.00 donation to Operation Food Search is enough to buy a full Thanksgiving dinner for a family of six this year. The great thing about Operation Food Search is that all of the donations collected will stay right here in St. Charles County! Budget MidWest will be picking up all collected donations on Wednesday, November 20 to determine the winner of the giveaway. In turn, Operation Food Search will be picking up their collection on Friday, November 22. Just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday! The only request from Operation Food Search is no glass please. For more information about this topic please call Todd Hall at 636.887.2800 or email Budgetrepairman@yahoo.com.

Free Health Screening The St. Charles County Lions Club invites everyone in the O’Fallon, Defiance, Dardene Prairie, and Cottleville - Weldon Springs areas to get a free Health Screening. Screenings will consist of eye screenings for adults and children, blood pressure checks, dental screenings, chiropractic evaluations, and a blood drive for local com-

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munities. Free health screenings will be held inside the Walgreens store at 1003 Wolfrum Road on Saturday, November 16 from 10am - noon. Bring your family and friends and receive your free Health Screening. Members of this new Lions Club continue to recruit local community members who want to give back to their neighborhood. If this sounds like something you would like to participate in, please join us for our next planning session. Anyone desiring more information on the St. Charles County Lions Club is invited to attend these meetings the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at Angelo’s Chicago Style Pizza, 1120 Technology Drive, O’Fallon. For more information or to get involved with the St. Charles County Lions Club, contact IPDG Lisa Alexander at 314.258.1069 or email her at Districtgovernorlisa@yahoo.com.

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Free Electronic and Appliance Recycling at the St. Charles Family Arena

Lowe’s Heroes Program Benefits Our Lady’s Inn

Are you still wondering what to do with that defunct snow blower collecting dust in the garage, or what about the behemoth computer in the basement? It’s time to make a move and recycle! The city of St. Charles in sponsorship with WITS, Inc., will once again host a free monthly Electronic Recycling Event on November 18 available to all area businesses and residents in St. Charles, Warren and Lincoln Counties. There is no charge for items dropped off; however, donations are requested to help defray recycling costs. Donors will receive tax letters and are also guaranteed hard-drive security destruction. WITS will also offer free pick-up services the third week of every month for area businesses with large quantity items, as well as special services for elderly or physically challenged residents requiring assistance (please call 314.382.1650 for more information related to special pick-up services). Items, working or not, accepted in the monthly recycling drive include: • any items with a power cord • any items that take batteries or gas, including batteries • lawn equipment • all computer-related equipment • household electronics, including phones, radios, televisions and cable boxes • all appliances Suggested items for recycling include com-

Since the late 1990’s, Lowe’s employees have been teaming up through the Lowe’s Heroes program to make communities better places to live. This year, Our Lady’s Inn was the recipient of the program. Our Lady’s Inn is a maternity home serving homeless pregnant women and their children located in St. Charles County and St. Louis. A team of 12 employees from the O’Fallon Lowe’s store updated Our Lady’s Inn. The employees, under the direction of team leader, Jeff Adams, installed countertops in all of the client rooms, installed new ceiling fans, painted, and mulched the front landscaping. Lowe’s contributed materials and manpower for the project. This act of kindness is greatly appreciated by the staff and families at Our Lady’s Inn, as we rely on generous community partners like Lowe’s to help us maintain our facility. The employees at Lowe’s are our heroes. Our Lady’s Inn is a life-affirming emergency shelter serving homeless, pregnant women and their children. Since opening in 1982, Our Lady’s Inn has served over 6,000 families. In 2006, the Defiance location opened to serve homeless families in St. Charles County. While living at Our Lady’s Inn, the moms are provided assistance with employment, education, prenatal care, parenting classes, domestic violence prevention, drug and alcohol abuse prevention, life skills and much more. The moms also learn how to make jewelry and hand-made greeting cards that are sold through the “Pay It Forward” program. For more details on how to help out or volunteer, call Betsy Beauparlant at 636.398.5375 or visit www. ourladysinn.org.

puters, monitors, other computer hardware, including cables, office/business equipment and machinery, telecommunications equipment, including phones and clocks, televisions, VCRs, stereos, cameras, other audio/video equipment, data storage devices, including CDs, VHS tapes and computer software, home electronics, blenders, toasters, irons, washing machines and dryers, dishwashers, furnaces, hot water heaters, home medical equipment, lawn mowers, tillers, tools, air conditioners, refrigerators, humidifiers, old motors, transformers, electrical equipment, power supplies, and car batteries. Items not accepted are paint and paint cans, wood furniture, other wood products, tires, household chemicals and weekly recycling items. For a complete item listing, access WITS online at www.witsinc.org or call 314.382.1650. The St. Charles Family Arena’s north parking lot is located at 2002 Arena Parkway, St. Charles. As a not-for-profit, community agency in the Greater St. Louis region, WITS operates 16 permanent drop-off locations in Missouri and Illinois (refer to website for complete details). All donations of reusable items are tax-deductible and will be refurbished when possible, and given to one of the agency’s programs such as Kids for Kancer, Free Computer Program or Veteran Technology. For more information, call WITS at 314.382.1650 or visit the organization online at www.witsinc.org.

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Free Yard Waste Pick-up Services in St. Charles Residents living within the city limits of St. Charles will be eligible to participate in a free Yard Waste Pick-up day during the week of November 18 - 22. The service, to be provided by Allied Waste Services and paid for by the city, will be available to area residents living in single family units. The actual pick-up date will depend on the customer’s regular yard waste pick-up day. For example, if your yard waste day is Monday, then your free pick-up day will be Monday, November 18, and so on. In order to participate in the planned pick-up day, residents must observe the following yard waste guidelines: • Yard waste with trash mixed in cannot be collected. • Loose yard waste must be bagged in standard 32-gallon paper yard waste bags or placed in designated 32-gallon or smaller yard waste cans or placed in Allied Waste yard waste carts. • Yard waste in plastic bags will not be collected. • Yard waste carts are to be used for yard waste only. • Customer-owned containers used for yard waste should be marked with the letter “X” or the words “Yard Waste Only.” Note: Any household not having yard waste material properly bundled or bagged and at the curbside when Allied appears in the route area will not be serviced, and will be responsible for purchasing yard waste tags in order to receive services on the subsequent Wednesday. This citywide pick-up is for YARD WASTE ONLY, including grass clippings, tree limbs and branches. • Tree limbs and branches must be less than six inches (6”) in diameter and are required to be tied together (with twine, no wire). • Bundles of tree limbs and branches must not be larger than four feet long, and 24 inches in diameter. • Individual bundles cannot weigh more than 75 pounds. • Tree limbs and branches that exceed six inches in diameter are considered bulky. This pick-up does not include bulk trash items. If residents would like to have a bulk item pick-up, they need to contact Allied directly in order to schedule a separate date and time. For more information, please call Jeri, the Allied Rep on-site at city hall at 636.255.6142.

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Disc Golf Tournament

Compete for cash prizes, trophies, and a Thanksgiving turkey at the 11th Annual Blind Turkey Toss Disc Golf Glow Tournament at the new disc golf course at Indian Camp Creek Park, 2379 Dietrich Road (off Highway 61) near Wentzville, on Saturday, November 23. Using baskets lined with glow sticks to mark the course, a 5:30pm shotgun start will kick-off the 18-hole contest. Trophies will be awarded for first, second, and third-place finishers in the tournament. In addition, there will be a blind toss, and the closest to the basket wins a frozen Thanksgiving turkey. The entry fee for this individual tournament is $10 and the event is open to the first 72 registered contestants. Registrations will be accepted from 4:30-5:15pm at shelter #2 inside the park, on the day of the event. There will be a limited number of glow sticks available for purchase at the registration table. This new state-of-the-art 18-hole disc golf course at Indian Camp Creek Park features long and short tee pads at each hole and three pin placements which will be rotated throughout the year. For more information about the Blind Turkey Toss Disc Golf Glow Tournament, contact Andy Majesky with the St. Charles County Disc Golf Club at 314.413.4773 or email at andymajesky@live.com. For more information about St. Charles County Parks Department’s two disc golf courses, visit www.stccparks.org or contact the parks department at 636.949.7535.

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Pack Joy into Shoeboxes for Needy Children Overseas O’Fallon’s Annual Tree children, the shoebox gift will be the first gift Lighting Ceremony they have ever received. To make a donation, drop your shoebox off at one of the St. Charles County collection sites between November 18-25. Call for times.

With holiday supplies already covering the store shelves, St. Charles County individuals, families, churches and groups are working to make Christmas a reality for needy kids around the world by filling shoeboxes with toys, school supplies, hygiene items and notes of encouragement. Operation Christmas Child, the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind, is ramping up as St. Charles County residents prepare to collect 9474 gift-filled shoeboxes during National Collection Week (November 18–25). There are 2 locations in the St. Charles County area where anyone can drop off a gift-filled shoebox to send to a child overseas. Then using whatever means necessary—trucks, trains, boats, bikes and even elephants—the shoebox gifts will be delivered to children worldwide. For many

First Baptist Church of St. Charles 2701 Muegge Road St. Charles, MO 63303-3036 Coordinator: Pat Moore 314.374.0500 Dardenne Presbyterian Church 7400 Highway N Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368 Coordinators: Adolf & Joyce Mueller 636.561.4347 Though the shoebox gifts will often travel thousands of miles, Operation Christmas Child offers a way for participants to follow their box by using the donation form found at samaritanspurse.org. Donors will receive an email telling the country where their shoeboxes are delivered. For more information on how to participate in Operation Christmas Child, call 636.300.3190 or visit www. samaritanspurse.org.

Everyone is invited to gather at the O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall) and help ring in the official start of the holidays at O’Fallon’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Parents and grandparents are encouraged to bring their cameras to this free event, which will be held from 6-8pm on Wednesday, November 20. City Hall is located at 100 North Main Street in O’Fallon. The Tree Lighting Ceremony kicks off with families helping Mayor Bill Hennessy count down to the lighting of a huge Christmas tree in the City Hall Rotunda. Festivities include live choral music, holiday games and crafts, holiday characters and free visits with Santa. Weather permitting, families can board the City Train for a free ride. Concessions and shopping for holiday decorations, crafts and gifts are included in the fun. In the spirit of holiday giving, everyone is asked to bring canned or boxed goods and personal care items for donating to O’Fallon’s Cornucopia of Care food drive, which benefits local food pantries. While supplies last, a commemorative City of O’Fallon ornament will be presented to each family that donates. Patrons also are invited to bring new winter hats, gloves, mittens, scarves and socks to decorate the “Giving Tree” in the lobby. The items will be donated to the Salvation Army. Volunteers are needed to help with this fun, family-oriented event. Please contact Volunteer Services at 636.379.5507, or volunteer@ofallon.mo.us. Or, visit www.ofallon.mo.us/volunteer. For more information about the Tree Lighting Ceremony, please call 636.379.5614 or email mseymour@ofallon.mo.us.

Lung Cancer Awareness The St. Charles County Council passed a resolution on October 15 in support of Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November. The resolution, sponsored by District Three Councilman Mike Elam, also encourages businesses and restaurants in St. Charles County to support the month and go smoke free by choice. The Council passed the resolution to raise awareness about lung cancer and measures that can be taken to reduce the risk. According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, nearly 10,000 Missourians die each year from tobacco-related illnesses and more than 1,100 additional deaths are caused by exposure to second hand smoke. In addition, smoking-attributable disease is the third leading cause of death in St. Charles County. “The Council cares about the health and well-being of our community,” said Elam. “St. Charles County has ranked among the healthiest counties in Missouri for four years, which is quite an accomplishment for our residents, businesses and organi-

zations. I am proud to have sponsored this resolution and hope it raises awareness and creates an even healthier community.”

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Thanksgiving Food Drive in Troy

Lincoln County Firefighter’s Foundation Receives $1,100 Grant from Wal-Mart

On Monday, November 18, Heartland Hospice and LCMC Home Care will host Caring for Caregivers, Thanksgiving Food Drive at Lincoln County Council on Aging from 8-10:30am. There will be a food drive, flu shots, glucose checks, nutrition discussion, caring for caregiver presented by Heartland Hospice, prizes, raffles and more information. The event will take place at Lincoln County Council on Aging located at 1380 Boone Street in Troy. To find out more, please call 636.528.7000.

Wal-Mart in Troy recently presented the Lincoln County Firefighter’s Foundation with a check for $1,100. The grant funds will be used to purchase fire extinguishers and educate those most at risk of home cooking fires, a leading cause of home fires in Lincoln County. Lincoln County Firefighter’s Foundation extends their sincere thanks to Wal-Mart for the grant and for giving back to the community that supports them. Wal-Mart donated a total of $8,100 to many community organizations in Lincoln County.

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Business Lutheran Family and Children’s Services of Missouri Celebrates Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting Dr. Jerry Marks, Regional Coordinator of Lutheran Family and Children’s Services of Missouri celebrated the grand opening of their new St. Charles County location with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, Octo-

ber 9. Joining Jerry were family, friends, employees, volunteers and executive board members of LFCS, City of St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano, Board members and ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. LFCS is a statewide organization providing counseling, adoption,

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crisis pregnancy assistance, foster care, child care, youth mentoring services and disaster relief services. For more information on the mission of LFCS, please call 314.754.2771 . If your business is new to the area and would like to celebrate with a ribbon cutting, contact Wendy Rackovan at the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce at 636.946.0633.

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Sisters of the Most Precious Blood Receive Business Spotlight Award The Sisters of the Most Precious Blood of O’Fallon have been honored with the Business Spotlight Award from the Economic Development Roundtable of St. Charles County for their illustrious 140-year history of serving the community through education, social justice, elderly care, and other successful ministries. The Sisters of the Most Precious Blood were founded in Steinerberg, Switzerland in 1845, and members of the religious order arrived in the local area in 1873, making them the first institution in what would become the City of O’Fallon. Based in the city’s historic downtown, their ministries have included operating St. Mary’s College and St. Mary’s Academy for Girls. In 1997, the Sisters sold a portion of their facility to the City of O’Fallon to serve as City Hall and the City Police Department. The Sisters currently operate Villa Theresa, a senior apartment complex, and Villa Theresa Haven, a skilled nursing facility. For more information about the Sisters of the Most Precious Blood, visit cpps-ofallon.org or call 636-240-6010. For more information about the EDC’s Economic Development Roundtable, call 636.441.6880 or visit edcscc.com.

Entrepreneurship in Sports and Entertainment Symposium The Duree Center for Entrepreneurship of Lindenwood University, in conjunction with the Coleman Foundation, the Economic Development Center of St. Charles County (EDC) and the Partners for Progress of Greater St. Charles (PfP), will host the Entrepreneurship in Sports and Entertainment Symposium on November 16 from 1 - 4pm in the Dunseth Auditorium located in Harmon Hall at Lindenwood University. As the culminating event of the School of Business & Entrepreneurship’s “Entrepreneurship Week,” this free symposium will feature two nationally recognized speakers with extensive expertise who will describe their real life experiences, career path and approach to entrepreneurship. Mike Veeck regarding the www.theclownsllc.com world of Sports, and Steve Smith regarding the world of Entertainment. If you want to turn your passion for sports or entertainment into a career, or you’re already in the process of starting or growing a business in those fields, be sure to learn from the experts at this remarkable event. The event is open to the public and all users are welcome, but registration is required and space is limited. Reserve your seat today while spots are still available. Contact Information: The Duree Center at 636.627.2583 or DureeCenter@ www.grassmuchrealty.com lindenwood.edu.

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Holt Student Elected to DECA State Office Holt High School senior Paige Eisenhauer has been selected as the vice president of Community Service by the Missouri Association of DECA. State officers were elected and installed during the Missouri DECA Fall Leadership and State Officer Election Conference held October 13-14 in Lake Ozark, Missouri. The annual state conference was attended by more than 800 high school marketing students and their teachers. The newly elected officers were determined on the basis of their written test, screening and nominating committee interview, and number of ballots cast by the voting delegates after delivering their campaign speech during the election session. Serving as a state officer provides DECA members the opportunity to develop their leadership skills and professionalism that is essential for a successful career. DECA is an international association of high school students studying marketing, finance, hospitality and management. For more information, please visit the DECA website at www.deca.org.

Deputy Nina Osia Honored for Valor After Shooting

Heritage Intermediate 5th grade student Aubrey Beene received the Do the Right Thing award this week. This honor is presented by Do the Right Thing of Greater St. Louis, Inc. For Aubrey’s birthday, she asked her guest to bring items that could be donated to the Crisis Nursery in Wentzville. She raised over $200 instead of getting presents for herself.

Jefferson County Sheriff ’s Deputy Nina Osia, who was shot in an exchange with a Cedar Hill man earlier this month, was recognized for her valor and her commitment to academics recently in a ceremony at Lindenwood University’s South County extension site at 12224 Tesson Ferry Road. Osia, a Lindenwood student, was shot in the ankle early on a Friday morning and sustained a broken fibula. Just three days later, she turned in her criminology homework and shared her harrowing experience with her classmates. “I went to class but I was obviously on some medication and maybe not 100 percent,” said Osia. “I have been working on my degree for too long to go backwards. I wasn’t about to let this incident slow me down.” Osia, from Crystal City, will be joined by Lindenwood University President James D. Evans, PhD, and her boss, Sheriff Glenn Boyer.

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to engage high school students and those who work with them in assessing and responding to community needs. The free workshops are reserved through individual bookings and take place in the facilities of requesting organizations. Scripted by Julie Turner, PhD, assistant professor and nonprofit administration department chair, the 2 ½-hour simulations involve Lindenwood students and faculty members teaching participants how the nonprofit response structure works. Groups cover a range of key leadership and nonprofit topics, including collaboration, teamwork, dealing with change, making decisions, investigating community issues, measuring impact and outcomes, and sharing challenges and best practices. According to Turner, the program is ideal for senior high school youth groups, student councils, Key Clubs, and other youth groups. There is no cost for the Serve U program and reservations are currently being accepted for the remainder of the 2013-2014 academic year. Reservations are available from 12-2:30pm, Monday through Friday, but late afternoon, evening, and weekend bookings are considered on a case-by-case basis. A minimum group size of 15 people, and maximum of 80, is required; locations must be within 40 miles of Lindenwood’s St. Charles campus. For more information or to make a reservation, please contact Turner at jturner@lindenwood.edu or 636.949.4652.

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“Last Vegas”

By Steve Bryan - Rated: PG-13

Knoxville had some good moments, but his character became tiresome after a while. Last Vegas on the other hand, features four seasoned actors whose characters are more realistic than that infamous grandfather. The wonderful Morgan Freeman, for example, plays Archie, a man whose son keeps him on a short leash after a mild stroke. Archie goes to Vegas to remind himself and the rest of the world that he is not dead yet. Unlike the title role in Bad Grandpa, these characters are anything but doddering old men. Sam, played wonderfully by Kevin Kline, actually has permission from his wife to cheat on her. De Niro’s Paddy may spend his days back in Jersey Last Vegas photo courtesy of CBS Films in his bathrobe, but he comes alive when Although the Last Vegas cast features four talented he hits the Las Vegas Strip. male actors, Mary Steenburgen steals the film from A somewhat underappreciated acher co-stars. Steenburgen, who was so good in Elf tress, Mary Steenburgen trumps them all, and What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, shows off her lovely though, as the lounge singer named Diana. singing voice as well as her acting talents in this goodSteenburgen has been re-examining her natured comedy. Here, Michael Douglas plays Billy Gerson, a suc- musical talents, and in this film, she shows cessful businessman with a much younger girlfriend. off a great set of pipes. Steenburgen is the real heart and soul The death of his long-time mentor prompts Billy to of this film, reminding Paddy and Billy seize the day and prowhat life is really all pose, even though the Last Vegas may be a guy’s film, about. She’s the glue confirmed bachelor isn’t a big fan of marriage. Still, but it is one very talented woman that holds everything together, easily bouncBilly wants to tie the knot that makes it work. ing off Douglas and despite the objections of De Niro with no effort his fiancée’s father. at all. Last Vegas may Before the big day, Gerson also wants to get together be a guy’s film, but it is one very talented with his childhood friends. Archie (Morgan Freewoman that makes it work. man) and Sam (Kevin Kline) are definitely on board for a Vegas weekend, but Paddy (Robert De Niro) has become something of a recluse. Paddy and Billy still have unresolved issues between them, which only get worse when they both fall for a beautiful lounge singer (Steenburgen). Last Vegas is a comedy that doesn’t have to try hard to be funny. The recent Bad Grandpa, for example, relied on absurd real-life situations designed to generate—or force—big laughs. Decked out in old age makeup,

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Last Vegas rated PG-13 for sexual content and language, currently is playing in theaters. Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.

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Gary Baute Guns ‘N Hoses Thanksgiving Eve The 27th annual event will be held on Wednesday, November 27 at the Scottrade Center. Budweiser Guns ‘N Hoses features three-round boxing matches between area police officers and firefighters to raise money for the BackStoppers, an organization that provides immediate financial aid and long-term financial and other support to the families of police officers and firefighters who lose their lives in the line of duty. The charity spends about $1 million annually and currently supports 68 families. More than $4.1 million has been raised over the 27 years. Men and women compete in this spectacle that normally has the facility filled to capacity. There will be a 17-bout card and three to five MMA matches. Visit www. STLGunsNHoses.com for more details. Listen on Saturday November 23 at noon to AM1380 when Jack Martorelli promoter, is a guest speaker on www.SeptemberLiving.com/radio-show Or listen on the internet by going to the website.

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Pictured is David Freese of the St. Louis Cardinals who comes out with his friend Shawn to support the first responders. *A must see event Rams Blow Out Colts The St. Louis Rams finally had a contest that they used all aspects of the game (passing, punt return, rushing, fumble recovery) to put a notch in the victory column. They traveled to Indianapolis and returned with a 38-8 win that they can enjoy for two weeks since they have a bye week approaching. Many highlights to mention: *Rams largest margin of victory in 10 years *Backup quarterback Kellen Clemens completed nine passes for 247-yards giving him an incredible 140.6 passer rating *Wide receiver/punt return Tavon Austin returned a punt 98-yard for a touchdown-ties for the third longest in NFL history *Austin caught a 57 and an 81yard touchdown passes *Rams had four interceptions *Fun to watch, finally

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Westminster Women’s Soccer Ends Season With Win The victory came at the expense of Eureka College with a 2-1 final. Tayisah Pohtas started the scoring in the 24th minute to give the Blue Jays an early lead. Adrienne Ebersole added the second point that proved to be the winning goal for the Westminster’s club at the 81st minute

mark. The team ended the season 6-12-1. *Ended the season on a good note Hockey Back This Weekend The St. Charles Chill is playing in their inaugural year in the Central Hockey League with home games at the Family Arena. Saturday the team ended their road trip with a sudden death shootout loss against the Tulsa Oilers 3-2. The team is 2-5-2 so far this season and come home to play Friday and Saturday November 15 & 16 against the Arizona Sundogs. Check the website for all the details. www.StCharlesChill.com *They keep you on the edge of your seat St. Dominic Soccer Player One of Best in Country The high school is very proud of one of their own, Dominic Recca. He was selected as one of the top 40 players in the nation that allows him to participate in the 2013 All American High School Soccer game in Philadelphia in December. This event coincides with the 2013 NCAA Men’s Soccer Championship weekend so numerous college coaches will be present. Greg Koeller coaches the St. Dominic State Championship team. *Thanks to Michael Wade, director of admissions and marketing Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.com, among many other activities. Currently he broadcasts a radio show on 590 ‘The Man’ and 1380 ‘The Woman.’

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Battle Bunny, an earlyreader-style picture book with an old-school look and dual narratives, will blow you out of the warren. But what do you expect from Jon Scieszka and Mac Barnett—nothing but edgy fun with mass appeal to readers of all ages. Meet Birthday Bunny, a.k.a “Battle Bunny,” a cute little creature celebrating his special day, but wait, what’s the deal? A culprit has crossed out words in the story, and turned the book into an attack-bunny adventure with penciled-in graffiti, doodles and drawings. You can blame a certain little boy for the mayhem. He received the sweet version of the book for his birthday from Gran Gran and wanted to spice up the tale with a bit of action. Illustrator Matthew Myers does just that with artsy mayhem. Two for the price of one is what you’ll get with Battle Bunny, a book to be read in the original text and then reread with the super hero additions. Either way, you’re in for a blast.

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When collecting recipes for holiday gatherings, forget about dishes that require hours spent in the kitchen and focus on quick, flavorful options that feature an all-time favorite ingredient—sausage. Not just for mornings Add the same savory flavors you love in those beloved breakfast casseroles and sandwiches to your holiday menu for delicious results. Are you in need of an easy appetizer to serve guests before the big meal? This Sausage Crostini recipe combines fully cooked Jimmy Dean Hearty Sausage Crumbles with melted mozzarella cheese, peppers and onions atop crunchy, toasted French bread for a quick, hassle-free appetizer that’ll have everyone coming back for more. When it comes to deciding on dishes for the main event, stuffing is an all-time classic and a must-have on any holiday menu. Add a unique twist to a simple holiday classic dish with this Sausage Cornbread Stuffing made with savory Jimmy Dean Sage Pork Sausage, cornbread and pecans. This flavorful stuffing is guaranteed to become a new family favorite. For other delicious recipe ideas, visit www.jimmydean.com.

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! CHURCH November 22-24: Assumption Church Youth Group’s Sound of Music 7pm Friday-Saturday, 5:30pm Sunday at Assumption School, 203 W. 3rd Street, O’Fallon. $10/adult or teen, $5/child 12 and under and $30/ family of five (two parents with three or more children). 314.560.5858 or orthonrs@gmail.com. Northside Church of Christ Free Correspondence Bible Course: Call for more information, 636.293.5030. Operation Backpack: United Methodist Church, Wentzville Food to at-risk children over the weekend. 636.327.6377 Every Tuesday: Ministry To Men: Men’s Introductory Bible Discussion Groups 7am at United Methodist Church, 725 N. Wall St., Wentzville. Groups are interdenominational and beginners as well as “old timers” are welcome. 636.698.5598 or 636.625.3447. 3rd Tuesday: Luncheon for Seniors 11am - 2pm at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd., 636.561.8951

2nd Wednesday: Noon Luncheon Shiloh United Methodist Church, 1515 Hwy T, Foristell, 636.673.2144. EVENTS Now-December: Looking for Crisis Nursery Holiday Angels For the 2013 Holiday Hearts Campaign. Join our effort and grant holiday wish list items to deserving children and families in need. Supporters may choose to sponsor a family or purchase items off of the Crisis Nursery Holiday Wish List. www.crisisnurserykids.org or 314.292.5770. November 13: St. Charles County Salvation Army Tree of Lights Kick-off Lunch 11am at Columns Banquet Center. 636.240.4969. November 16 & 17: The Seven Principles Program for Couples 9am - 4pm. Through Families in Focus, 1272 Jungermann Rd #C, St. Peters. Reservations: 636.928.5800. www.FamiliesInFocus.com. November 21: Empty Bowls Students of Hope High School (307 W. Pitman O’Fallon) made and are selling clay bowls full or soup with bread and a beverage for $8 to help the hungry. Carry out available. 636.579.5300.

November 21: Scotch Class at The Barrel Bar - At Everything Wine & Cigars 6:30pm, 1001 Rondale Ct. Dardenne Prairie MO 63368. Tickets are $15, reservations required. 636.329.5911 or www.thebarrelbar.net. November 22: Iron Man 3 (PG-13) 6pm at Kisker Road Branch Library, 1000 Kisker Road, St. Charles. Refreshments served. Any teen under 16 must be signed in/out by a parent or guardian. Free. Register at www.youranswerplace.org or call 636.926.7323.

Honors military who died from wounds suffered in war zone since September 11, 2001. Living Word Christian School, O’Fallon. 636.978.1680. 1st Monday: Gardeners of St. Charles County Monthly Meeting 6:30pm. Location varies. 314.304.7480. 4th Monday: American Legion Post 388 Meets 6:30 pm at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8945 Vets. Mem. Pkwy. 636.219.0553.

November 23: Free Dentistry Day 7am - 3pm at United Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimneys Blvd. in O’Fallon. Participants will then be shuttled to Deer Creek Dental. Free dental services provided to participants will include fillings and extractions. Patients ages 12 and up will be accepted on a first come first served basis. Only 100 participants will be accepted.

Every Monday: St. Peters Rotary Club Noon at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. www.stpetersrotary.org.

November 24: Habitat for Humanity’s Brunch with Santa 11:30am - 12:30pm at St. Charles Convention Center. Following brunch, children will enjoy crafts, games and a free photo with Santa. $15/child 12 and under, $20/adult. Reservations at 636.978.5712.

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.

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday: Fitness First Exercise Classes 9:30-10:30am, American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314.369.6521.

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2nd Tuesday: Show-me Stitchers Embroiderer’s Guild of America 7pm at the Ladue Chapel. Info: www. showmestitchers.com.

All November: Remembering Our Fallen Touring Photo Display 9am - 2pm or 4-8pm daily. Living Word Christian School, O’Fallon.

4th Tuesday: O’Fallon Garden Club. 6:30pm. at Sunrise Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimney Blvd.

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Info: 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. Quilt for local charities. No sewing experience required. Every Tuesday: Toastmasters Meeting 7 p.m. at the Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon. Info: 636.379.2505. Every Tuesday & Thursday: Tai Chi at the St. Charles County Family YMCA 8-9am and 10:15-11:15am. No experience necessary. 636-928-1928. Tuesdays & Thursdays: Get Fit Exercise Classes 9-10am and 5:30-6:30pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall, New Melle. 314.369.6521. Every Wednesday: Active Older Adults Game Day at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 10 a.m. Free. Bring a favorite snack to share. Anybody welcome. Every Wednesday: Crossroads Cribbage Club 10 a.m. Meets at 1380 Boone St., Troy, MO 63379. 636.528.8379. Every Wednesday: Men’s Golf League 5 p.m., tee off at 5:30 p.m. at Heritage of Hawk Ridge. www.lakesaintlouis. com, under the parks and recreation section. Every Wednesday: Charity Bingo 6:45 p.m. VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. 636.272.1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org. 1st & 3rd Wednesday: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers 7 p.m. at Weldon Spring Site Remedial Action Project, 7295 Hwy. 94 South, St. Charles. Visitors welcome!

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Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of St. Peters 6:30am at IHOP (3851 Veteran’s Memorial Pkwy St. Peters). 636.328.4941. 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. 636.980.1777. Every Thursday: Yoga at The St. Charles County Family YMCA 7-7:55 p.m. Any level. Info: 636.928.1928. 2nd & 4th Thursday: Alexander Chapter 242/Eastern Star St. Charles Masonic Lodge, 2051 Collier Corporate Parkway, St. Charles. 636.577.0056. Every Friday: Moms Play Group 10 a.m. at LSL Community Association, 100 Cognac Ct., Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367. 314.479.0306, andreacrislip@gmail.com or www. lslmothersclub.com.

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Every Friday: VFW Fish Fry 3-8 p.m. VFW Post 2866. 66 VFW Lane. Call Bill Sams, 636.724.9612.

www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • November 13, 2013 Every Saturday: Chess 8-11 a.m. or later in the food court at Mid Rivers Mall in St. Peters. Every Saturday: St. Charles Lions Club Farmer’s Market Through October 26. 7am - noon. Parking lot at Foundry Art Centre. www.historicstcharles.com. Every Saturday through October 26: Lake Saint Louis Farmers & Artists Market 8am - noon. Hwy. 40 & Lake Saint Louis Blvd. Rain or shine. The area’s only all-local market offers the very best in seasonal produce, baked goods, soaps, crafts, art and more. www.lakestlouisfarmersandartistsmarket.com. Every Saturday: Veterans Learn guitar for FREE 9:30am in Historic St. Charles. Info: Bill Dennis at 314.479.5750. Every Saturday: Peaceful Puppy Mill Protest 11am - 12:30pm at Petland, 6131 Ronald Reagan Drive, Lake St. Louis. banmo.puppymills@yahoo.com. Every Saturday: Saturday Writers 11am - 1:15pm, Jan-Sept at Saint Peters Cultural Arts Center. Visitors welcome. $5 fee. www.saturdaywriters.org. Every Saturday: Charity Bingo 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. Wentzville Community Club (500 West Main, Wentzville 63385). www.wentzvillefleamarket.org or www.facebook.com/wentzville-communityclub.

YMCA, 636-928-1928. Diabetes Self Management Training (DSMT) Available with a doctor’s order. 636.949.9600 or Patty Shelton at 636.947.5573. Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) A nutritional diagnostic therapy and counseling service held at SSM St. Joseph Health Center. Available with a doctor’s order only. Registration: 636.949.9600 Info: 636.947.5163. Free Mammogram Screenings SSM Health Care offers free mammogram screenings to women who have no health insurance. Appointments are available at SSM St. Joseph Health Center, 300 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles and SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 100 Medical Plaza in Lake Saint Louis. Info: Karen at 636.947.5617. Diabetes Prevention Program Helping those at high risk for type 2 diabetes adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles to reduce chances of developing the disease. Held at participating YMCA’s throughout the St. Louis and St. Charles areas. This program is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-led National Diabetes Prevention Program. Contact Joyce Hoth at 314-436-1177. Crisis Nursery Committed to preventing child abuse and neglect, the Crisis Nursery provides short-term, safe havens to chil-

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dren, birth through age 12, whose families are faced with an emergency or crisis. 24-hour helpline: 314.768.3201. Or 636.947.0600, www.crisisnurserykids.org

Hospital, Medical Office Building, 6 Jungermann Circle, Ste. 212, St. Peters. Discuss loss of your loved one and heal. 314.630.9222 or geevigna@ charter.net.

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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. metrostlouissia@gmail. com. • 1st and 3rd Monday: 9:30-11am 500 Medical Dr in Wentzville; doctors dining room of St Joseph Hospital; contact 636.561.0389. • 2nd and 4th Tuesday: 6:30-8pm 2 Progress Point Parkway in O’Fallon, MO; 4th floor conference room of Progress West Hospital; contact 636.561.0389.

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 1-2:30pm. at SSM Home Care & Hospice, 1187 Corporate Lake Drive. Registration: 314.776.3627. Every Mon.: Tobacco Free for Life Want to Quit Smoking? For support, call Ellen, register nurse at SSM St. Joseph Hospital, 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.

1st Tuesday: Parkinson’s Support Group 1-2pm at the Community Commons in Spencer Road Library. Info: Alicia Wildhaber at 636.926.3722. 4th Tues: Diabetes Support Group 6:30-7:30 p.m. At HW Koenig Med Bldg, St Joseph Hosp. West. 636.625.5447 Every Wednesday: Co-Dependents (CODA) Anonymous Meeting

8pm, 2800 Elm St., St. Charles. Separate brick house behind church complex. Contact Julie at 636.397.8676. This meeting is for women only. 1st Wed: Missouri/Illinois Multiple Myeloma Support Group 10-11am at St. Joseph Medical Park: Education Room, 1475 Kisker Road, St. Charles. RSVP is appreciated at 636.447.9006 or hoss4twa@sbcglobal.net. 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 Thursday: Nurses & Company Parkinson’s Support Group 1-2pm at Twin Oaks at Heritage Pointe (228 Savannah Terrace, Wentzville) for those with Parkinson’s and their caregivers. Questions: Alicia Wildhaber with Nurses & Company at 636.926.3722. 1st Thurs: Conquer 6:30–7:30pm. Support Group for adults w/cancer. Siteman Cancer Cntr, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hosp., 150 Entrance Way, St. Peters. 636.916.9920.

3rd Monday: Walking for WellnessSTOP HEROIN Life After Loss Support Group 7-8:30pm at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters

1st & 3rd Saturday: St Peters Square Dance Club Dances 6:30pm. 1st United Methodist Church, 801 First Capital Dr. www. squaredancestcharles.com. 2nd Sunday: Moscow Mills Lions Breakfast 7am - noon, September - April. Moscow Community Center, Hwy C. $7/ adult, $4/child, under 6 free. www.eclubhouse.org/sites/moscowmills. 2nd Sunday: The Wheelers and Dealers Square Dance 7pm. Blanchette Park, 1900 W Randolph St. www.squaredancestcharles. com.

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HEALTH November 19: National Memory Care Screening Day 10am - 2pm at Villa Theresa, 206 N. Main St., O’Fallon. 636.240.5754. November 21: Creating Meaningful Moments for Persons with Dementia 6pm at Barathaven Alzheimer’s Special Care Center, 1030 Barathaven Blvd, Dardenne Prairie. RSVP 636.329.9160. Cancer Survivor Fitness Program Free for all cancer patients and survivors. A 12-week program with trained instructors to help participants regain energy and improve stamina. St. Charles County Family Sudoku Solutions from page 10

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Joe Morice The Bird of Fuzzy Dice My daughter sent pictures of herself wearing a Halloween costume of a cougar. It brought a grin to my ugly mug. She really looked cute. It also made me think of another cougar from my youth. It was Ford-Mercury’s answer to the Mustang with a layer of luxury, chrome and a higher price tag. I always enjoyed the names of various automobile models. During the fifties, they seemed to have names of various high-dollar neighborhoods, royalty items and such. Dodge had a Coronet, Chevy had a BelAir, Mercury had a Montclair and Monterey and so on. Oldsmobile used numbers like Rocket 88 which morphed into “98” and Starfire in the early sixties. It created the image of space travel and power. With the early sixties, the era of animal names for cars began. The Mustang was born and then the Cougar. Chevy had an Impala, AMC had a Marlin and so on. Even foreign cars had names like Fox and Rabbit. However, when the sixties’ cars included two-ton autos over twenty feet long that burned more fuel than a fast freight, those animal names should have upgraded to things like Buick Brontosaurus, Mercury Megalosaurus, Lincoln Landyachtosaurus and Chrysler Collossosaurus. Studebaker didn’t have much in the way

of two-tonners but they had the powerful Hawk in the fifties; Speedoraptor? However, Studebaker merged with Packard so why not Packard Pachydermosaurus. Unfortunately, Studebaker-Packard went under in the early sixties when sleek designs changed to traveling bath tubs. The prehistoric critter names weren’t real but that wouldn’t have bothered auto manufacturers. Anyway, when you consider the size of my 1964 Pontiac Bonneville’s trunk that was larger than some of today’s pickup truck beds, the Packalottasaurus may have been a good name for it although Bonneville suggested great speed, which offset the dubious image caused the fuzzy dice hanging on the mirror. One of several things these monsters had in common was gas consumption at a rate that would have sent today’s car owners to public transportation. Another was longevity, which may have been almost as long as the loan payments. If a sixties car engine lasted a hundred thousand miles, it was a rare bird indeed…or perhaps, a rare Smokiraptor. One could tell it was worn out when choking on oil smoke pouring out the rear. The fact is, had today’s cars kept the same emissions standards of the mid-sixties, we wouldn’t be here today. Neither would the critters the cars were named after. My father’s Studebaker Lark was the economy model. It got 21 mpg on the highway with an overdrive trans-

mission. Overdrive was like fourth gear that made the engine run slower. I’m not sure if it really got 21 mpg because Dad drove eighty on the highway…as did many other folks. Some things never change, right? Perhaps it should’ve been named Econoraptor with a steroid option…or perhaps, Leadfootoraptor in honor of my father’s size 12‘s. Today’s cars last longer, use less gas and go faster. They also cost ten to twenty times more than my Dad’s Studebakers but then, so does everything else, including gasoline. The newer sedans get 30 or 40 mpg on the highway. His Studebakers couldn’t have equaled that if he traveled downhill at all times It’s time to end this reminiscing and jump in the old Ford Financeodon and go get a burger and fries. With a coupon, it’s cheaper than the gas I’ll use to get there but at least the car loan was cheap. It should be paid off before turning into scrap metal and the bird of fuzzydice flies up my nose. Joe Morice is Community News’s blue-collar philosopher. He was born and raised in Missouri and spent most of his childhood on a farm and adulthood operating big machines. He has no formal training as a writer, unless 60 years of writing about any and everything counts. The opinions expressed in this column are Joe Morice’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

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