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October 28, 2015

St. Charles’ haunted history St. Charles Ghost Tours gives visitors an education on Main Street’s creepy past

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By Brett Auten ‘Tis the season of spooky. Much like how retailers relish Christmas and florists favor Valentine’s Day, if you’re in the business of scare, October is your month. The ancient spirits of Old Town St. Charles are there 365-days-a-year, but in the weeks leading up to Halloween they have a much-larger than normal viewing audience. The St. Charles Ghost Tours is closing in on 10 years of educating and frightening locals and tourists. The tour is led by Dr. Michael Henry, the brainchild behind the operation. Henry, with his shock of gray mane, is an engrossing orator as he plays host and instructor to a cornucopia of true-life mysteries centered on Main Street. As the leaves start to turn and the option to buy pumpkin spice-flavored anything becomes available, Henry wears his soles thin on the cobbled streets. “It’s insane,” Henry said. “Eighty-percent of my business for the year is done

Photo by Brett Auten A replica of the 1791 Borromeo Catholic Church stands behind 401 S. Main St. Records indicate that the church cemetery was located adjacent to the building.

in October. I’ll lose nine pounds this month.” Armed with cameras, tape recorders and video recorders, tour participants are guided through an array of the strange. Among the many stops there is the lost graveyard where cemetery headstones were moved in 1853 but the bodies were left behind, the famed lady in white (a young mother who was buried her wedding dress) and the witch house, where a coven reportedly once lived in the Tricot house. The St. Charles Ghost Tours are not

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Photo by Ray Rockwell Dr. Michael Henry, the brainchild behind St. Charles Ghost Tours, plays host and instructor to a cornucopia of true-life mysteries centered on Main Street.

meant to be a howl-at-the-moon, party atmosphere but Henry doesn’t frown on the idea of costumes being worn. “I had a midnight group of 20 elementary school teachers dressed as witches recently, which was pretty memorable,” Henry said. “Costumes are fine but that’s not really the point.” Henry has seen a steady growth in the tours. Success breeds imitation and there’s a concern already about new copycat tours sprouting up. It would be near impossible to combat Henry’s knowledge in the subject though. Armed with a personal library nearing the 1,500-mark, Henry is wellversed in the history of St. Charles. Henry has lived most of his life here and has traced ancestral roots to the area dating to the 1800s. Henry has been a student of metaphysics for more than 30 years and holds multiple degrees including a PhD in communications and has been everything from high school and college teacher to musician, mechanical engineer, computer consultant and is the author of several books. The St. Charles Ghost Tours is an ongoing process. As Henry unearths new information about old stories or new he must adjust. “New information emerges to help keep the stories as accurate as possible.” Henry said. Reservations are required for the tours

that run Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., 9:30 p.m. and sometimes (if there is enough demand) at midnight. Special tours, on other days, can always be arranged for groups of five or more. Due to the nature of the experience, it is recommended for people 14 years-andolder. No strollers or carried children permitted. The cost is $20 and for more information, call 314-374-6102 or email info@ stcharlesghosts.com or you can look them up online at. www.stcharlesghosts. com.

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Vol. 17 No. 36

In This Issue... 3

Around Town Phyllis Schlafly honored at DAR meeting and more.

7 Business Travelers Protective Association celebrates 125th anniversary and more. 8

School WSD holds annual Project Lead the Way Career Fair. Movie Steve Jobs: Cultural and technological icon.

10 Sports

Local with sports Gary B.

11 Recipes

Host guests with good holiday cheer.

12 What’s Happening 14 Classifieds 16 Over the Fence

Joe Morice brings his unique views to the Community News.

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New park closure/cancellation system alerts citizens about park closures The St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department has launched Rainout Line, a new and improved system that gives citizens accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information about the status of county parks, including park amenities and special events,

during repairs/maintenance or poor weather conditions. Now citizens can sign up to receive text messages and email alerts to learn the condition of park trails, Off-Leash Dog Areas, programs, boat ramps, and more. Guests may also call our new Rainout Line number,

636-707-0011, to get park updates, as well as download the mobile app on their phones or tablets to get status alerts, or view the info on our website app, located online at: www. stccparks.org. “We want to make it convenient, fast, and simple for our

guests to find out about park closures before they come out to a park,” said St. Charles County Parks Director Bettie Yahn-Kramer. For more information about the new St. Charles County Parks Rainout Line, call 636-949-7535.

FRESH PERSPECTIVES Dress code reveals problematic double standard By Adrianna Jordan “Boys will be boys.” The phrase should be more like, “Boys should be responsible for their own thoughts and actions.” Although a controversial topic, it is quite evident that sexism has begun to run rampant in today’s society. One of the major enforcers of this ideology is the public school dress code. In most cases, the dress code prohibits men from sagging their pants and going to school shirtless. For girls, the regulations go much further, barring them from wearing anything that shows their shoulders, stomachs, backs, and thighs. In other words, anything that a young man could find provocative or distracting is banned. At a glance, this policy may make sense. “Don’t let the students wear

anything that could distract others from their education,” some may say. But when looked at more closely, the flaws to this system are evident. “Telling girls to ‘cover up’ just as puberty hits teaches them that their bodies are inappropriate, dangerous, violable, and subject to constant scrutiny and judgment, including by the adults they trust,” said Peggy Orenstein, the author of “Cinderella Ate My Daughter.” The dress code of the public education system teaches girls from a young age that they must adjust themselves to make the men around them more comfortable, even if it’s an inconvenience to their education. When you send a girl home from school because her shorts are too

short, or her clothing is immodest, you are telling her that hiding her body is more important than her education. You are telling her that making sure the boys have a distraction-free learning environment is more important than her education. In a way, you’re telling her that the boys are more entitled to an education than she is, and that isn’t acceptable. Adrianna Jordan is a junior at Fort Zumwalt North High School. The opinions expressed in this column are Cindy Moore’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

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Phyllis Schlafly honored at DAR meeting

Manufacturing Day celebration held in St. Charles County

The Caroline Close Stuart Chapter, NSDAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) honored author and community activist, Phyllis Schlafly with the DAR Women in American History Award as a part of the Oct. 10 Chapter meeting held at the Trigg Banquet Center in O’Fallon. Phyllis Schlafly was born in 1924 and she joined the DAR in 1954. She has served five three-year terms as National Chairman of National Defense for the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution (1977- 80, 1983-95). Previously, she served as National Chairman of American History Month (1965-68) and as National Chairman of the Bicentennial Committee (1967-70). A DAR member of Ninian Edwards Chapter in Alton, Illinois she served two terms as Chapter Regent and is now Honorary Chapter Regent. Schlafly served two terms as Illinois State Chairman of National Defense and one term as Illinois State Recording Secretary and Editor of the State Yearbook. This year the Daughters of the American Revolution is celebrating the 125th anniversary of the founding of the National Society. The DAR officially formed on Oct. 11, 1890, and 125 years later is still committed to promoting historic preservation, patriotism and educational ideals through a comprehensive committee structure in communities across this nation. The emphasis of the Women in American History Award is to honor someone who has shown outstanding accomplishments on the role of women, past and present, in American history. Chapters are encouraged to select a notable woman from their state or community to honor. Karen Wisner, Regent of the Chapter commented, “ Few people have done as much as Phyllis to advance the cause of patriotism. She has clearly demonstrated her love of the ideals and founding principles of our country. We are pleased to honor Phyllis Schlafly with this award she so richly deserves.”

On Oct. 2 Component Bar Products opened its doors to more than 300 students and instructors from area schools and area residents to celebrate the nationally recognized Manufacturing Day. This educational event was part of a larger effort to change people’s perceptions about today’s manufacturing environment and instead draw attention to the outstanding opportunities that a career in manufacturing can provide. Planned manufacturing Photo courtesy O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce & Industries events on this day included On Oct. 2 Component Bar Products opened its doors to more than 300 students and instructors a tour of Component Bar from area schools and area residents to celebrate the nationally recognized Manufacturing Day. Products state-of-the-art teaching staff and students the city of O’Fallon to Troy manufacturing facility, a tour of the Mid Missouri Training who attended. As a result of Pohlman, President of ComCenter (MMTTC), student Q this educational day, many ponent Bar Products. Each & A discussion, and visitors area professionals enjoyed the year the Industrial Summits were able to talk with several opportunity to highlight mod- hosted by the city of O’Fallon area manufacturers that were ern manufacturing and inspire and the O’Fallon Chamber on-site to display their prod- the younger population to ex- brings O’Fallon manufacturucts and capabilities. Visitors plore a career in the manufac- ers together to discuss issues that might be affecting large had the opportunity to learn turing industry. To mark this year’s event, employers and work together about area manufacture’s wide the city of O’Fallon issued a towards possible solutions. range of unique capabilities, including company infrastruc- proclamation honoring Oct. 2 In addition, it creates a great ture, advanced technologies, as Manufacturing Day at the opportunity to network loand multiple areas of expertise. Industrial Summit breakfast cal manufacturers together so Manufacturing Day was also held that morning. The they create a stronger voice a huge success and received proclamation was presented and business relationships. excellent feedback from the by Mayor Bill Hennessy from

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WSD accepting applications for vacant seat on Board of Education

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The Wentzville School District is accepting applications through Nov. 2 to fill an open seat vacated this month by Board of Education (BOE) Director Kenneth Mayer. The Board voted to accept Mayer’s resignation at the Oct. 15 meeting. In a letter addressed to Board President Dale Schaper, Mayer resigned effective Nov. 1 “due to a move that will take my family outside the district boundaries.” According to district policy, when a vacancy occurs on the Board of Education, the remaining members will – by majority vote – select an individual to fill the vacant position until the next annual school election which is scheduled for April 5, 2016. A special board meeting will be held on Nov. 3 at 5 p.m. at the district’s Central Office to review the applications and select three finalists. A special board meeting will be held on Nov. 10 at 5 p.m. to interview the finalists and select an individual to fill the vacancy. All meetings are open to the public. The application is available on the WSD website and hard copies are also available at Central Office located at One Campus Drive in Wentzville. Central Office business hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The deadline Photo courtesy Wentzville School District to submit The Wentzville School District is accepting applications applications through Nov. 2 to fill an open seat is 4:30 p.m. vacated this month by Board of Education (BOE) on Nov. 2. Director Kenneth Mayer.

To be eligible for appointment to the Board under Missouri Law, individuals must: 1. Be a citizen of the United States of America. 2. Be a resident taxpayer of the district. 3. Have resided in Missouri for a minimum of one year immediately preceding your appointment, if appointed. 4. Be at least 24 years of age. 5. Not be delinquent in the payment of any state income taxes, personal property taxes, municipal taxes or real property taxes on your place of residence as listed on this form. If an applicant is a past or present corporate officer of any fee office, that office cannot be delinquent in the payment of any taxes owed the state. 6. Not have been found guilty of nor pled guilty to a felony or misdemeanor under the federal laws of the United States of America or to a felony under Missouri law or an offense committed in another state that would be considered a felony in Missouri. 7. Not be registered or required to be registered as a sex offender. 8. Have filed, or the treasurer of any existing candidate committee has filed, all required campaign disclosure reports with the Missouri Ethics Commission, when applicable, for all previous elections in which you were a candidate.

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Local dentist honored by Kiwanis

Gina Jarvis joins St. Charles staff as director of the finance department

John Silberberg, dentist and owner of Midpoint Dental, LLC was recently awarded a Walter Zeller Fellowship by O’Fallon Kiwanis President, Greg Wilson in recognition of John’s work on the Eliminate Project: Kiwanis Eliminating Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus (MNT). “I appreciate the work that John has done within our club to move us forward in this important campaign,” said Wilson. Walter Zeller made the first gift to establish the Kiwanis International Foundation in 1940. To honor a kindred spirit of generosity, a donation of $1,250 is made toward the Eliminate Project and the Walter Zeller Fellow receives a medallion, certificate and commemorative lapel pin. Most important of all, they help put MNT where it belongs: in the medical history books. The money is used to save or protect more than 690 women and their future babies. The O’Fallon Kiwanis Club meets at J.J.’s Restaurant on Thursdays at noon and works throughout the year to support youth activities in the community.

Mayor Sally Faith has named Gina Jarvis finance director for the city of St. Charles. Jarvis will fill a previously established position on the city’s leadership team; her appointment with the Finance Department was effective Oct. 12. “I am extremely pleased Gina has agreed to join our staff,” said Mayor Faith. “Given her previous professional background at the helm of the finance division in Brentwood, Gina is a detailoriented CPA with broad experience in all aspects of accounting and financial management. Her expertise in auditing, budgeting and financial reporting covers the government sector as well as the non-profit and private sectors,” she said. As a long-time financial manager with some 25 years of experience, Jarvis has served as finance director for the city

Lake Saint Louis Police Department to sponsor Warners’ Warm-up Coat Drive Fifteen years after its inception and over 200,000 coats later, the Warners’ Warm-up Coat Drive has become a dependable resource for needy men, women and children in the bi-state area. The Lake Saint Louis Police Department is proud to team up with the Kurt Warner First Things First Foundation and Operation Food Search for the 15th annual Warners’ Warm-up Winter Coat Drive. The Lake Saint Louis Police Department has once again volunteered to serve as a collection point. From November 1 – 14 Lake Saint Louis residents and businesses are encouraged to donate new and gently-used winter coats at the Lake Saint Louis Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, to help keep our neighbors warm during the cold winter months. Operation Food Search will ensure the coats get to those who need them most! For more information on Warners’ Warm-up contact Officer Susie Ochs, 636-625-8018 or visit www.kurtwarner.org.

of Brentwood since January 2012. She previously served in a variety of financial leadership roles, including the following government entities: the city of Renton, Washington, the city of Puyallup, Washinton and the Missouri State Auditor’s office in Jefferson City. “Gina brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in all facets of fiscal responsibility and management to St. Charles,” said Bruce Evans, interim director of administration. “We are fortunate to have someone of her caliber spearheading the city’s financial operation,” he said. “I am very honored and excited to be selected as the City’s finance director,” Jarvis said. “My family and I have truly enjoyed living in St. Charles since moving from the Seattle area four years ago. It is going to be

Photo courtesy city of St. Charles Gina Jarvis has been named finance director for the city of St. Charles.

so rewarding to be able to serve my own community and be a part of the great things that are happening here in St. Charles,” she said.

The O’Fallon Rotary Club holds “Three Cheers for Charity” On Oct. 5 the O’Fallon Rotary Club held its annual “Three Cheers for Charity” event at McGurks Public House. This year was the best year ever with an estimated 150 in attendance. McGurks sponsors this event every year at no cost to the Rotary Club, so all the profits are able to be donated to local charities, groups in need, and internationally to “Polio Plus” which is Rotary Internationals main project. Polio Plus wants to eliminate polio in the world and is very close to accomplishing this goal. Anyone interested in joining the O’Fallon Rotary can attend a weekly breakfast meeting on Thursday at 7:30 a.m. The club meets every Thursday at Rendezvous Café at 217 S. Main St. in O’Fallon.

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Gedlu Metaferia receives Americanism Medal Gedlu Metaferia was recently Currently, he works for the selected by the National Soci- International Institute in St. ety Daughters of the Ameri- Louis. can Revolution to receive the The DAR Americanism Americanism Medal, which is Medal is awarded to naturalthe highest honor given to a ized United States citizens who foreign-born citizen. The med- have demonstrated outstandal was presented in a brief cer- ing qualities of leadership, emony on Oct. 17 by the Saint trustworthiness, service, and Charles Chapter of the DAR. patriotism, and have actively A naturalized citizen since assisted other aliens to become 1995, Mr. Metaferia is a native American citizens or displayed of Ethiopia and has resided in outstanding ability in comthe United States for over thir- munity affairs, preferably with ty-one years. In 1983, he began emphasis on the foreign-born the African Mutual Aid Assis- community. tance Association of Missouri (AMAAM) as an effort to help other African refugees and immigrants adjust to living in the United States. The AMAAM initially served people from Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, and Liberia, but later included clients from all regions of Africa. Mr. Metaferia has been recognized in the U.S. House of Representatives, and his Submitted photo work has also been Pictured from left are DAR Saint Charles Chapter Regent highlighted in several Lorna Jones, Gedlu Metaferia, Asegdew Wole Atanaw, newspaper articles Yophtahae Metaferia and DAR Americanism Committee throughout the years. State Chairperson Joan Koechig.

Moore on Life

By Cindy Moore

Dad Dance

It’s the season to get creeped out and see things that will really make your skin crawl. So if that’s what you’re in to, just put on an old Journey record and watch the beast come out – my husband’s dance moves, enough to make a werewolf howl at the moon. The next thing you know he’s dad-dancing. It starts out something like this: Shuffle one foot to the left followed by a hip swing in that general direction. Then repeat the move to the right. Left, right, left, right. He does this more than a dozen times. I think it’s to grease up his joints as he gears up for the more advanced moves. After he starts to feel comfortable and is sure that he’s

got the coordinates of this move down, he’ll start to funk it up a bit. He’ll snap a finger – slightly off beat – but continues until he’s sure he can maintain his balance. This is followed by a double finger snap using both hands. Now he’s rolling. At mid-song, he’s feeling his morning bran kick in and he’ll put some serious stink on his performance. He does a full 360 turn. At this point, he slows it down to prevent his legs from collapsing underneath. He goes back into the shuffle left-right mode while his equilibrium returns. Suddenly, as if he has run face first into a giant cobweb, he starts flailing his arms in sporadic directions and randomly pawing the air. After all traces of the web have been thoroughly removed from his head, he continues on to the move I refer to as, the attack of the killer bee. For some unknown reason, he will swat at the air randomly as if an insect with a three-inch needle sharp stinger is zeroing in on him. Swat, turn, swat, clap hands together. Missed! Swat, swat, clap again! By the third swat, it’s apparent he has squashed the annoying bug because he performs a victory

finale dance, a strange and emb ar r ass i ng gyration involving pelvic muscles and hip grinds that are both disturbing and probably illegal in most god-fearing states. The music has stopped and he looks at my dropped jaw and suddenly turns red then bows. And to think, this was the man who hated to dance until I dragged him out on the disco floor and introduced him to the Funky Chicken. At first, he danced like a frozen chicken, but over time he has limbered up, found his groove and now officially dances like Big Bird. Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings. Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder. The opinions expressed in this column are Cindy Moore’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

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Business

Independent insurance agency announces new ownership

Submitted photo Pictured from left to right are Dave Mathenia, Bill Kaatman and Kristin Rubinstein.

Nearly 10,000 Missouri families to receive energy-efficient light bulbs donated by Ameren Nearly 10,000 struggling Missouri families will benefit from Ameren Missouri’s donation of 75,000 Energy Star certified compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs to Operation Food Search, a local leader in hunger relief. CFL bulbs use up to 75 percent less energy than typical incandescent light bulbs and last up to 10 times longer, according to Ameren Missouri. The CFL bulbs will be distributed by Operation Food Search to local food pantries to help low-income individuals save energy in their homes. Families in the Ameren Missouri service territory will receive the energy-efficient bulbs to help reduce energy use and costs, helping those families

use their limited resources for other necessities. “People who are in need of food typically don’t have the money or resources for other important household essentials,” said Sunny Schaefer, executive director of Operation Food Search. “With many struggling households making a choice between paying for food or paying for utilities, we are thrilled for this partnership with Ameren Missouri to help make life a bit brighter for our neighbors in need who will receive these energy-efficient light bulbs.” Ameren Missouri is providing CFL bulbs on behalf of the ActOnEnergy programs so that the most vulnerable customers can reduce their energy usage.

Mathenia Insurance Group owner Dave Mathenia recently announced that Bill Kaatman and Kristin Rubinstein have earned coownership of his insurance group. Mathenia, who has more than 35 years in the industry, will continue to serve as the company’s managing agent. Kaatman will serve as managing producer and Rubinstein as office operations. Mathenia Insurance Group, “A Trusted Choice Rated Agency,” is located at 1405 Jungermann Rd. in St. Peters. The company specializes in commercial insurance, as well as personal insurance including auto, life and home. “I have been in the industry for more than three decades, and I’m looking to grow my business in Missouri and Illinois,” said Mathenia Insurance Group co-owner Dave Mathenia. “My new partners will help me keep our promise of an exceptional experience, as well as strive to take the company to the next level of success in today’s marketplace and far into the future.”

Red Cross launches #FireSafeSelfie Each day in the United States seven people die in home fires and thousands more suffer life changing injuries. The American Red Cross works year round to prevent fires, save lives and educate others on the importance of fire safety. To promote the use of smoke alarms, the Red Cross is asking everyone to help spread the word about fire safety and join the social media campaign For all your #FireSafeSelfie. Starting Oct. 12, graphic design, simply post a picture of you and a smoke alarm; use the hashtags marketing, and #FireSafeSelfie and #STL. sign needs. By taking a #FireSafeSelfie, you will be part of a strong (636) 528-7473 team of St. Louis businesses, www.MooneyMarketing.us personalities and institutions in Troy, MO 63379 a movement to raise awareness and save lives. “This is a call to action: Check your smoke alarms and make sure everyone you know has working alarms,” said Cindy Erickson, Regional CEO. “

Question of the Month “Hello Jeremy. My wife and I are approaching age 65. We know this is the age that you are supposed to sign up for Medicare, but when do we do it? We have been informed of different dates, with possible penalties if we do not do it correctly. Can you explain the rules and options? Thank you.” Jim

Hello Jim. Thank you for sending in your question. Essentially, there are three different enrollment periods for Medicare. If you do not currently have health insurance, then you should enroll during the ‘Initial Enrollment Period’ which begins 3 months before you turn 65 and lasts for 7 months. You can sign up for Medicare at any point during this time without incurring a penalty, but try to sign up during the first three months so coverage will begin on the first day that you turn 65 and to prevent gaps in coverage. If you are still working and have health coverage through an employer group plan, you can keep your group coverage until you or your spouse retires. At that time, you will need to enroll in Medicare during the ‘Special Enrollment Period’ which is after certain events happen in your life. If you miss either one of these periods, then you will have to sign up during the ‘General Enrollment Period’ which runs annually from January 1 through March 31 with an effective date of July 1 of that year. Try to avoid this option as you will likely have gaps in coverage and possible penalties that can last for your lifetime. Hope this helps Jim. Feel free to reach out to me for help on this and any other retirement concerns by contacting me at our 360 IRA office in St. Charles at 844-436-0472 or by email at jnorth@360ira.com. Investment Advisory Services offered through Brookstone Capital Management LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor. Investments and/ or investment strategies involve risk including the possible loss of principal. There is no assurance that any investment strategy will achieve its objectives. This information is not intended to be used as the sole basis for financial decisions, nor should it be construed as advice designed to meet the particular needs of an individual’s situation. Content is provided by third parties for informational purposes only and is not a solicitation to buy or sell any products mentioned. Paid Advertisement

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WSD holds annual Project Lead the Way Career Fair at St. Charles Community College Over 900 high school students in the Wentzville School District participated in a two-day Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Career Fair held Oct. 12 and 13 at St. Charles Community College. The fair featured over 30 presenters from companies that included Boeing, Enterprise Holdings, Monsanto, Pfizer and National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC). PLTW offers students a hands-on curriculum that incorporates science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) into real life projects and includes a career exploration component which prompted the District’s first PLTW Career Fair in 2012. “This was my third year attending the Career Fair,” shared Liberty junior Madison Armstrong. “I have learned so much about different jobs within the medical field and how there are so many different specialties

within one career. It is also a great opportunity to connect with many people which will enable me to possibly shadow them to see if that is the career I would like to pursue.” Madison shared that she is considering a career in pharmacology. Holt, Liberty and Timberland have all received national certification for their PLTW courses that include Biomedical Sciences, Human Body Systems, Principles of Engineering, Civil Engineering and Architecture, Aerospace, Computer Science, and Software Engineering. PLTW has been offered in the Wentzville School District since 2007. “The Career Fair is an excellent opportunity for our high school students to explore a variety of STEM-related pro-

Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Over 900 high school students in the Wentzville School District participated in a two-day Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Career Fair held Oct. 12 and 13 at St. Charles Community College.

fessions all in one place,” said Curriculum Coordinator Dr. Karen Hill. “We appreciate the support of our local businesses and universities that bring their professions to life for our students.”

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Movie

“Steve Jobs”

By Steve Bryan

Steve Jobs: Cultural and Technological Icon These days, it’s impossible to walk through a mall, school or office and not see an iPhone, iPad or even a classic iPod in use. The late Steve Jobs was the driving force behind these iconic Apple products. As CEO of the company he started in his parent’s garage, Jobs turned product announcements into events that commanded media attention. Based on the fascinating book by Walter Isaacson, “Steve Jobs,” a new film about the corporate icon, focuses on Jobs’ life through 1998. According to Isaacson, Jobs asked him to write his biography, offering unprecedented access to his life and the events happening at Apple. Michael Fassbender adopts the style and mannerisms of the man who arguably changed the world. The new movie is, however, the second attempt to bring his story to the big screen in recent years. In 2013’s “Jobs,” Ashton Kutcher turned in a solid performance as the creative, often volatile CEO. Josh Gad captured the spirit of technical wizard Steve Wozniak, whose computer designs put the company on the map. The film was entertaining, but critics questioned the accuracy of some events portrayed on screen. In many ways, Jobs was like the Once-ler, the entrepreneur in Dr. Seuss’ “The Lorax.” After arriving in a beautiful, unspoiled valley, the Once-ler cut down all the trees to make a product that people didn’t know they wanted. The Once-ler was highly successful, but he created a polluted, gutted landscape that forced the animals to leave. Under Jobs’ watch, products such as the iPod contributed to the demise of Musicland and other companies. When Jobs introduced the

portable music device, he called it “a thousand songs in your pocket.” Other companies created portable MP3 players, but designer Jonathan Ive worked with Jobs to make the iPod sleek, simple and intuitive. This device worked all too well. Apple made it easy to buy music and video content through the iTunes Store instead of going to the mall. Brickand-mortar music shops still exist, but the heyday of the record store ended shortly after the video iPod hit the market. Consumers like convenience of digital downloads instead of handling a DVD or CD. Speaking of shops, the company maintains an incredible presence through the Apple Store. Throughout the business day, consumers are looking, touching and using Apple products. The store incorporates Jobs’ love of clean simple designs and structures and maintains a non-threatening, almost comforting environment. Jobs may be gone, but his influence can be felt in newer gadgets like the Apple Watch. In the hours leading up to a new product release, fans eagerly wait outside the Apple Store. Tim Cook now holds the reins of the company, but the spirit of Steve Jobs is behind every Apple logo. “Steve Jobs” photos courtesy Universal Studios 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 wideeyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.

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Sports Rams end October on winning streak The St. Louis football Rams had last week off and turned it up a notch to defeat the Cleveland Browns 24-6 to stay in second place and improve to three wins and losses this week. The major highlight was rookie running back Todd Gurley rushing for over 100-yards for the third week of the season.

Photo by Ray Rockwell Quarterback Nick Foles handing off to Todd Gurley.

Highlights include: • Gurley scored his first NFL touchdown on a 1-yard rush and second score on a 16-yard dash. • Eric Dickerson matched Gurley’s performance in 1983. • Safety Rodney McLeod picked up a fumble at Cleveland’s 20-yard line and returned it for a score. • Safety Mark Barron led the team in tackles with 16 (10 solo). • The Rams defense has 23 sacks on the season that is tied for second in the league behind the leader who has 26. • Quarterback Nick Foles completed 15-of-23 passes for 163 yards. • Kicker Greg Zuerlein converted at 39-yard field goal and three extra points. Next home game is Sunday, Nov. 1 at 12 p.m. against the San Francisco 49ers at the Edward Jones Dome. Go to www.StLouisRams.com to get all the information. *Keep up the momentum Halloween set for women’s football tryouts The St Louis SLAM Women’s Football team 2014 Division Champions will be looking to improve their team with an open tryout for the upcoming season. Tryouts will be on Saturday, Oct. 31 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Tandy Community Center at 4206 Kennerly Ave in St. Louis. You do not have to have football experience just a desire to play. They will teach you the game. For more information go to www.STLSlamFootball.com *Take your play to the next level

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EVENTS Oct. 29: Fire station groundbreaking You are invited to the groundbreaking of Wentzville Fire Protection District Station #2 at 4:30 p.m. at 155 Peine Rd. in Wentzville. For more information contact jschneider@wentzvillefire1. org. Oct. 30: Spooktacular Costume Party Make sure you get your tickets in advance to enjoy the coolest Halloween costume party in town—the sixth annual Halloween Spooktacular on Ice will take place from 7-9 p.m. at the Rec-Plex’s North Rink. Bring family and friends and enjoy an evening of ice skating, music, games, door prizes and treat bags, plus a costume contest, at this family-friendly event presented by the St. Peters Figure Skating Association. The cost is $10 for each participant and comes with skate rental. Some costume restrictions apply, including no masks or facial coverings, no costumes or accessories that drag below your feet, no offensive costumes, and no costumes that may prohibit the movement of your arms or legs. All participants must wear skates on the ice. Register in person in advance at the Rec-Plex, 5200 Mexico Road, by phone, 636-939-2386, ext. 1400, or online using Rec-Connect at www. stpetersmo.net/rec-connect. Space is limited.

Be sure to register by Oct. 23; there’s no registration at the door. To sign up for Capes and Crowns: Call 636-4742732 and register with a credit card, or register in person at the Renaud Spirit Center at 2650 Tri Sports Circle or the Parks and Recreation Administration Office at 400 Civic Park Drive or visit the Parks and Recreation website, www.ofallon.mo.us/ParksandRec; on the left-hand menu select “Programs,” then “Special Events” to find Capes and Crowns, course number 45067. For more information, please contact Danielle Reecht at 636-474-8111.

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Oct. 31: Party in the park “Halo – Wing” In The Park is a free event that will be held from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Blvd. Park at 2550 Lake St. Louis Blvd. Free balloons, treats and prizes for children 12 and under. Popcorn, hot cocoa and live music by Wings & Angels for everyone.

Nov. 4: German heritage program St. Charles County German Heritage Program will take place at 7pm at Stegton’s Banquet Center at 1450 Wall Street. The public is invited join us. The free program is by the St. Charles German Heritage Club, a German Social Club that meets the first Wednesday of each month to share and discuss the interesting aspects of our German heritage.

Oct. 30-31: Halloween Fest The Great Oz Halloween Fest will take place in Clarksville. Two days of exciting fun are coming your way, as historic Clarksville distinctively celebrates Halloween. The event promises to be a record breaking, apple bobbing, hay riding, wiener roasting, movie watching, haunted forest good time. All scheduled activities will take place in Riverfront Park. Clarksville’s Halloween Fest event kicks off on Friday night at 7 p.m. Saturday’s activities will end with one of the area’s biggest trunk or treats in the Riverfront Park from 5-7 p.m. There will also be candlelight Halloween Tours of the Elgin/Cottrell Museum from 6 - 9:30 p.m. Call the Clarksville Community Chamber of Commerce at 573-242-3132 or visit the Great Oz Halloween Fest Facebook page for more details.

Oct. 31: Halloween Howl run Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service is holding its fourth annual Halloween Howl for the Homeless 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, start-time 9 a.m. A Children’s “Monster Mile” Fun Run will follow at 9:20 a.m. Costumes are encouraged and prizes will be awarded to the best costume in numerous categories. Both events take place on the campus of St. Charles Community College in Cottleville. To register or sponsor the event, please visit our website at www.jacares.org and go to the “Events” tab. The cost to registration for either event is $33 and includes a long sleeve cotton-blend shirt. Family entries are available at a cost of $110 and include entry for four participants and four cotton-blend long sleeve shirts. Register by Oct. 10 and receive a discount: $25 per runner. An awards ceremony will follow with prizes going to the top three overall male/female winners as well as the top three male/ female winners in each class. All participants in the Monster Mile will receive an award. Prizes also awarded for best costumes. The Halloween Howl for the Homeless 5K Run helps us to serve those in crisis and to prevent homelessness and hunger in our local communities. For more information: Contact us at info@jacares.org or by phone at 636-441-1302 Ext 263.

Oct. 30: “Capes and Crowns” party For a dress-up party that’s sure to please the princesses and superheroes at your house, register kids ages 2-5 for “Capes and Crowns.” Kids will have a blast playing super games, making magical crafts, listening to tales of enchantment and enjoying a snack. Capes and Crowns will be held from 9:30 – 11 a.m. in the Civic Annex at 410 East Elm Street near the O’Fallon Municipal Centre. The cost is $10 for residents and $12 for non-residents.

Nov. 1: O’FallonTheatreWorks presents, “Wit” O’FallonTheatreWorks presents, “Wit” at 2 p.m. at O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall) at 100 North Main St. in O’Fallon. Tickets purchased in advance are $10 for general admission, $8 for students (ages 6–17 and $8 for seniors (ages 55+). Purchase tickets by phone (credit cards only; call 636-4742732) or in person at the Renaud Spirit Center or the Parks and Recreation Office. For more information contact

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Siteman Cancer Center is expanding to better serve patients seeking specialized cancer care in St. Charles County. The project at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital is scheduled to break ground in October. The expansion will allow: • Six medical oncologists to serve patients, up from three. •Two radiation oncologists to treat patients, up from one full-time and one part-time radiation oncologist. • An increase in exam rooms to 20, from eight. • An increase in chemotherapy infusion chairs to 32, from 11. To allow for uninterrupted service during construction, Siteman-St. Peters will use the adjoining outpatient surgery center and medical office space.

Visit www.siteman.wustl.edu/stpeters.aspx or call 1-800-600-3606 to learn more about services offered at Siteman-St. Peters.

Nov. 2: Blood drive Blood Drive at SunRise United Methodist Church from 3:30 - 7:30 p.m. in main lobby at 7116 Twin Chimneys Blvd in O’Fallon. To schedule an appointment, call Rick Oliver at 636219-9949 or online at www.bloodcenterIMPACT.org. Use Group Sponsor Code 9256 to schedule online. Please eat and hydrate well before donating. You must bring donor or photo ID to donate.

Nov. 6: Over the Top for Tots luncheon The Crisis Nurseries of St. Charles and Wentzville invite you to fall into the holidays at the Annual Over the Top for Tots luncheon. Shop local boutiques; enjoy the popular centerpiece showcase and competition, and an assortment of fabulous raffle and auction items from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ameristar Conference Center. Over the Top for Tots benefits Crisis Nursery Healing Hearts Art Therapy Program. For sponsorship or tickets information, please contact Bonnie Define at Bonnie@crisisnurserykids.org or 314-2925770 ex. 106. Nov. 6: Trivia night The O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce & Industries will host its 5th annual Trivia Night at Trigg Banquet Center located at 300 O’Fallon Plaza in O’Fallon. Doors open at 6 p.m. and trivia starts at 7 p.m. Everyone, including the public, is invited to attend. The price of $160 for a table of eight people includes: 10 rounds of trivia, door prizes, a mulligan, beer and soda; you may also bring in your favorite snacks. The evening will be packed with cash prizes, 50/50, special games & drawings, a prize for the best decorated Disney themed table and best group costume will all be part of the fun. For more information or to register your table visit www.OFallonChamber.org/ trivia or call 636-240-1818 to reserve your spot. Nov. 7: Dinner auction gala The community is invited to attend the 28th annual Evening of the Crusader Dinner Auction gala at St. Dominic High School at 31 St. Dominic Drive in O’Fallon at St. Dominic’s Fallon Family Center. Join us for an exceptional night of fun, elegant cuisine, refreshing spirits and a chance to win a variety of unique auction items. The goal of this event is to build and strengthen the community, to keep St. Dominic’s tuition at a reasonable cost, and to continuously improve the quality of our children’s education. The evening begins with Mass at 4:45 p.m. in the Father Bob Lane Chapel on campus. Doors open at 5 p.m. when guests can begin viewing the live and silent auction items for bid. The complimentary bar also opens at 5 p.m. and the formal gourmet dinner, prepared by Specialized Catering, will be served at 6:30 p.m. The live auction is scheduled to kick-off at 8 p.m. To reserve tickets, make a donation, or secure a sponsorship opportunity contact St. Dominic High School at 636240-8303 or visit http://stdominic. maestroweb.com/. Nov. 7: Trivia night Come One, Come All to the 8th Annual Trinity Church Trivia Night at St. Charles Borromeo Gym at 601 Fourth Street in St. Charles. Doors open at 6 p.m., games start at 7 p.m. Cost is $160 for a table of eight. Beer, soda and bottled water provided along with raffles, door prizes, silent auction, and baskets. To get tickets and more information call 636-949-9160 or visit www. trinity-stcharles.org.

www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • October 28, 2015 Nov. 7: Benefit dinner Wishes Wags & Whiskers: An Evening to Benefit Five Acres Animal Shelter will take place from 6. to 9 p.m. at Ragan’s Jewelry at 34 Crossroads Plaza in O’Fallon. Your ticket purchase enters you into the drawing and all proceeds go to Five Acres Animal Shelter. Nov. 7: Holly Berry Fair St. John’s United Church of Christ, (Wolfrum Rd. and Hwy 94 in Weldon Spring), will hold its annual ‘Holly Berry Fair’ Bazaar from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The fair includes a silent auction for gift baskets, gift certificates, and Holiday items. Bidding closes at 2 p.m. Shops will remain open until 3 p.m. and include a specialty gift shop, where all items are priced under $20, others have hand crafted items, homemade mixes, soups, and cookies by the pound. Just for kids, there are inexpensive gifts for parents, grandparents and friends. The “Sweet Shoppe” includes: Homemade candies, jams and jellies, canned vegetables, and baked goods. The café offers walking tacos and ham sandwiches. Homemade pies and cakes will also be available. A homemade quilt will be raffled at 2 p.m. For additional information contact Barb Eickmeier 636-244-0385 or Julie Massar at 636-926-8995 or visit our web site - http://stjohnsweldonspring.org. Nov. 8: Hymn Festival Zion Lutheran Church and School invite the public to join in song at its 13th annual Hymn Festival. This singing event will feature Paul Soulek, organist and composer at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Seward, Nebraska, as well as Zion’s adult and children’s choirs and a brass quartet from the St. Louis area. The Hymn Festival will be held at Zion Lutheran Church at 3866 Harvester Road in St. Charles at 3 p.m. This event is part of the Music at Zion concert series for 2015-2016. For more information and directions, log on to www. zionharvester.org or contact Mark Thoelke, Director of Worship and Music at 636-441-7425. Nov. 11: Veterans Day Ceremony A free Veterans Day Ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Walk at 800 Belleau Creek Road in O’Fallon. For more information contact Conan Stott at 636-3795550 or cstott@ofallon.mo.us or visit www.ofallon.mo.us/veterans-memorial-walk. Join in thanking veterans for our liberty and our country’s freedom. City Hall will be closed in observance of the day. Nov. 13: ArtWalk Saint Charles Riverfront Arts (SCRA) is excited to announce the 10th Annual ArtWalk. This year, the event will be held for one night only - on from 7 until 11 p.m. - at OPO Startups venue, located in the renovated Old Post Office building on Historic Main Street in St. Charles. Tickets for this year’s ArtWalk event are $10 each, and will provide access to the gallery housed in the Old Post Office, which will be filled with the St. Louis areas most interesting and inspiring artists in an environment that is sure to bring out everyone’s creative side. Inquiries about the ArtWalk event participation may be made by contacting Neal Gray, SCRA Board Vice President via email at ngray1@charter.net or by phone at 314-363-6686. Additional details – including information on how to submit an application for the 2015 ArtWalk – can be found at Saint Charles Riverfront Arts website at www.riverfrontarts.org. Nov. 13: Holiday bazaar Immanuel Lutheran Church Holiday Bazaar hosted by the Ladies Aid Group will take place at 632 E.Hwy. N in Wentzville from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Featuring homemade baked goods and lots of homemade crafts, also lunch is served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. We feature roast beef, hot dogs, chili, German potato salad, slaw and homemade pies. For more information call 636-

327-4416. Nov. 13: Craft bazaar Immanuel Lutheran Ladies Aid Craft Bazaar will be held at 623 E. Hwy N in Wentzville from 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. featuring homemade baked goods and crafts. A quilt will be raffled, need not be present to win. Lunch served from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Serving roast beef sandwiches, hot dogs, chili, German potato salad, slaw, and homemade pies. Carry outs will be available. Nov. 14: Craft fair From 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Friedens UCC at 1703 Old Hwy 94 S in St. Charles is hosting a “Stop n Shop” Craft and Vendor Fair. We’ll have vendors from Longeberger, Mary Kay, Mystery & Literary Jewelry, Plexus Natural Supplement, Essential Oils, Scentsy, Tupperware, and 3D Fiberlash Mascara. We’ll also have crafters of handmade jewelry, snuggle baby blankets, hand embroidery towels, fleece items, crochet items, baby blankets, home sewn items, lighted Christmas glass blocks, baby gift packs with bibs, doll clothes and furniture, home canned goods, and more. Nov 18: Tree lighting ceremony Help ring in the official start of the season by joining in the countdown to the lighting of the holiday tree in O’Fallon City Hall at 100 North Main St. in O’Fallon from 6 – 8 p.m. The evening’s fun includes live choral music, visits with Santa (be sure to bring your camera to capture the moment), games, crafts, face painting and rides on the City Train (weather permitting). Vendors’ booths will be stocked with holiday decorations and hand-made gifts for sale, and concessions will be available for purchase. Free admission but food pantry donations are requested. For more information contact 636379-5614 or visit www.ofallon.mo.us/ more-festivals-and-events. Nov. 19. Taste of St. Charles The Rotary Club of St. Charles is celebrating the 21st year for its Taste of St. Charles charity fundraiser with grants to five local charities. Taste of St. Charles will be held from 6 – 9 p.m., at the Saint Charles Convention Center. Guests at Taste of St. Charles can sample foods from more than 30 restaurants, in addition to top shelf spirits, wine and beer. Proceeds from Taste of St. Charles are distributed through

grants to nonprofit organizations serving the residents of St. Charles County. Event tickets are $40 in advance/$45 at the door and may be purchased at www.tasteofstcharles.com or from members of the Rotary Club of St. Charles. Event sponsorships are also available. Raffle tickets may be purchased from Rotary members. Nov. 19-22: Theater performance St. Charles Community College’s Center Stage Theatre will present “Nice People Dancing to Good Country Music” in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building theater on the SCC campus. The show will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18-21; 10 a.m. Nov. 19; and 2 p.m. Nov. 22. Tickets are free to SCC students with ID, or $8 general admission and $6 seniors, veterans and students. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. To volunteer for ushering or crew work, call 636-922-8050. Nov. 21: Tree lighting ceremony In honor of the Salvation Army’s continued support of St. Charles County Residents in Need, the city of Dardenne Prairie will host their 6th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in City Hall Park at 6 p.m. The evening will include musical entertainment by area schools, holiday crafts, refreshments and other activities. Santa and his reindeer will be available for pictures, please bring your own camera. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to the Salvation Army Toy Town. Donated toys will benefit children in need in the western St. Charles County area. For more information, please contact the Parks and Recreation office at 636755-5308 or visit the website at www. dardenneprairie.org. Nov. 21: Quilt Bingo St. Robert Bellarmine Ladies Council will host their Quilt Bingo at 1424 South First Capitol Dr in St. Charles (at intersection S. Hwy 94 and Sherman Dr.). Doors open at 10:30 a.m. with lunch available for purchase. Bingo begins at 12 p.m. 24 regular games for $10 with a quilt given away every fourth game. For more information call Martha at 636-441-4609.

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Over the Fence

Gentrification gen·tri·fi·ca·tion [jen-truh-fi-key-shuhn]1. The buying and renovation of houses and stores in deteriorated urban neighborhoods by upper- or middle-income families or individuals, thus improving property values but often displacing low-income families and small businesses. Alleged Origin: Circa 1975–80 by…um…by who knows. Digdough Developiggy? Just guessing here. Apparently someone coined a word to make urban renewal seem something other than booting out indigents, tearing down their houses and building new ones they can’t afford. I’m curious as to what happens to the indigents after they’re chased out. Do they end up living in cardboard boxes in dark alleys? Do they join the tent camps that St. Louis’s city fathers and mothers have been chasing to different locations whenever the homeless clouded their rose-colored contact lenses? Or do they migrate to suburbia and go door to door begging, “Please let me stay with you because I got gentrified?” Perhaps the gentrified projects included putting what’s left of the residents in temporary housing until it’s finished and then welcoming them back at the same rates they paid before they left. Right? I’m also confident the city also helped with tax dollars…no wait! I forgot about Tax Increment Financing. Oh well. I’m sure developers are benevolent souls. They’ll probably donate some loot they didn’t pay in taxes to nearby soup kitchens so these folks won’t starve. After all, it’s tax deductible and it’s gentrifiable. That’s a variation of the original not to be confused with certifiable, the term used by political lackeys to describe those who don’t support making wealthy developers wealthier at taxpayer expense. Of course, some poor neighborhoods have high crime rates. Some harsher folks might even say that gentrification is a blessing; the ones who conveniently claim all poor people sell drugs, steal cars, rob stores and banks when they should be working at high paying jobs instead of all that criminal stuff. So boot them out, raze their homes and build new houses where middle income earners will rejoice and move right in. The poor folks disappeared. Poof! No worries.

Gone where, is still the question. Did they suddenly learn skills and find jobs so they can afford to move back to their gentrified neighborhoods? Or did they disappear into the many miles of dark tunnels that run beneath the city and only come out at night to forage in dumpsters? Or did they find more old buildings or houses to live in that haven’t been gentrified yet? I’m really curious. And no, despite many years of rumors of threats by hate group bigots, they won’t march in with automatic weapons and shoot everybody. After all, there are poor white folks living in poor neighborhoods, too. Besides, armed criminal action is still illegal for one thing and from what I’ve seen of hate groups, they’d probably end up shooting each other in an argument about who leads the marching hyenas or who buys the beer. I admit to being cynical, but I was raised in an old farm house not unlike a slum building; although it wasn’t surrounded by others. I experienced being poor as others of my generation. Had someone gentrified our old house and sent us packing, I might have eventually become an embittered welfare recipient with a stolen gun and no job skills. Perhaps I’ll coin another new word: “Resentificaton”. 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 heavy equipment. He has no formal training as a writer, unless a lifetime 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.

Editor’s note: Joe Morice is currently recovering from illness and has taken some time off. Until his return we will run some of Joe’s favorite columns.