Belleville News Democrat: Wally Spiers http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/index.xml News, sports, and entertainment from Belleville News Democrat en-us Copyright 2008 Belleville News Democrat Wally Spiers 60 Fri, 16 May 2008 03:10:15 CDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys support@Belleville.com What? Another city claims Uno as its own http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/339476.html http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/339476.html Wed, 14 May 2008 07:19 CDT Since Belleville has claimed Uno, the famous Westminster Kennel Club Show winner, as our own, I was interested when someone gave me a clip from the Associated Press Managing Editors magazine showing that the Austin (Texas) American-Statesman has done the same. Today's the day to thank your mom for all she did http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/336769.html http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/336769.html Sun, 11 May 2008 04:37 CDT M is for the many things she gave me. 'The little guy really is a star': Uno creates a stir at News-Democrat http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/332734.html http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/332734.html Wed, 07 May 2008 05:58 CDT Some of you may be getting a little tired of Uno by now. Re-enactors adding magic to Lewis and Clark weekend http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/331586.html http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/331586.html Tue, 06 May 2008 02:11 CDT Organizers are hoping magic will strike this weekend at the Sixth Annual Point of Departure celebration at the Lewis & Clark State Historic Site in Hartford. 'Our Space': Mascoutah library welcomes teens to a room of their own http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/329916.html http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/329916.html Sun, 04 May 2008 09:54 CDT These days it's not unusual to see teenagers hanging out in the Mascoutah Public Library. Belleville art gallery showcases experimental works http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/326853.html http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/326853.html Thu, 01 May 2008 04:48 CDT IN A SMALL space just off the Belleville Public Square, B.J. Vogt is letting artists show off their work a month at a time. Flying with rhinos: Belleville man transports animals to new destinations http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/322679.html http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/322679.html Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:56 CDT IT'S NOTHING like swimming with the dolphins, but earlier this month, Richard Blanchet had his own unique animal experience -- flying with the rhinos. Tour de Belleville awash in official color -- red http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/317468.html http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/317468.html Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:22 CDT The 2008 version of the Tour de Belleville bicycle ride will be seeing red -- not as in losing money, but as in red shirts, balloons and banners. Heartlinks Grief Center wins award for video http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/314231.html http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/314231.html Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:27 CDT A SPUR of the moment idea has netted an award and a little cash for the Heartlinks Grief Center at Family Hospice in Belleville. Trenton woman organizes food drive at open house http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/313080.html http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/313080.html Sat, 19 Apr 2008 07:10 CDT It's easy for me to sit here and send out appeals for charities, organizations and good causes. Vietnam vet writes novel about war and its consequences http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/309032.html http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/309032.html Sun, 13 Apr 2008 05:21 CDT "The Longest Monday" took the longest time to write. Totally green research center will allow studies of river life http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/307237.html http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/307237.html Fri, 11 Apr 2008 01:11 CDT It's a big pile of dirt now but it won't be long before the site at the entrance to the Mel Price Locks and Dam near Alton will be a sophisticated research center helping scientists understand and manage rivers. Check for a smiley face on your Segway before 'glided' tour http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/301964.html http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/301964.html Sun, 06 Apr 2008 05:54 CDT On Thursday, I got some advice that I don't think I ever will forget. Maybe 'Most Corrupt State' is your slogan, too http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/296721.html http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/296721.html Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:11 CDT Even though this is appearing on April Fools' Day, it is no joke. Putting together pieces of puzzle to make point at Capitol http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/294990.html http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/294990.html Sun, 30 Mar 2008 02:11 CDT WHEN THE folks at Cambridge House in Maryville finish up their 6,000-piece jigsaw puzzle, I can proudly claim I put in one piece. Lebanon plans for Christmas http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/294216.html http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/294216.html Sat, 29 Mar 2008 02:11 CDT WE'RE THREE months into the new year, but it's never too early to be thinking about Christmas, at least not for the Christmas in the Park Committee in Lebanon. Motorcyclists make plans for 10th Blessing of the Bikes http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/293100.html http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/293100.html Fri, 28 Mar 2008 02:11 CDT ROXANA PROMISES to be motorcycle central Sunday for the 10th annual Blessing of the Bikes. Art on the Square committee celebrates bragging rights time http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/292018.html http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/292018.html Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:09 CDT THEY SAY it's not bragging if you can back it up, so Art on the Square had every right to hold its "We're No. 1" party Wednesday evening at Bellecourt Place in Belleville. Military families' kids to get free romp for a week at camp http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/289877.html http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/289877.html Tue, 25 Mar 2008 02:09 CDT Some kids from military families will get a free week at Camp Wartburg near Waterloo this summer thanks to the efforts of Illinois Operation Military Kids. Does anybody know where Harry Willis' Lancer jacket is? http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/288353.html http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/288353.html Mon, 24 Mar 2008 05:45 CDT HARRY WILLIS has his class ring back. Now, does anyone know where his yearbook or Lancer jacket are?