Belleville News Democrat: Wally Spiers http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/index.xml News, sports, and entertainment from Belleville News Democrat en-us Copyright 2009 Belleville News Democrat Wally Spiers 60 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:21:45 CST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys support@Belleville.com Gripe all you want, but yield signs at Belleville Public Square are staying put http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/605019.html http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/605019.html Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:17 CST You can gripe all you want, but those yield signs on the Belleville Public Square aren't going anywhere except up on poles for permanent display. People can say the darndest things sometimes http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/601762.html http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/601762.html Sun, 04 Jan 2009 02:11 CST The best lines I write each year always come from other people. Wally Spiers: New year, new hopes and fears http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/598885.html http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/598885.html Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:59 CST A new year has popped into our lives, bringing with it both hope and fear for tomorrow. Collinsville church seals a spot in the record book http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/594175.html http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/594175.html Sun, 28 Dec 2008 02:11 CST A small picture from the metro-east adorns the inside cover of the 2009 edition of the Guinness Book of World Records. To old and new holiday traditions: Holiday wishes from Wally http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/591773.html http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/591773.html Thu, 25 Dec 2008 05:17 CST Sometimes, on the farm in Missouri, on a snowy Christmas Eve, the peaceful stillness at midnight is overwhelming. Even in tough times, people reach out to the needy http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/589515.html http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/589515.html Tue, 23 Dec 2008 02:16 CST At a time when it seems like all the news is discouraging, it's nice to hear from some people who still are dedicated to helping the less fortunate. Historic Palmier Cemetery is in use once again http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/587421.html http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/587421.html Sun, 21 Dec 2008 05:34 CST Palmier Cemetery, just north of Columbia, has a long history dating back to the early settlers of the region, but now it is accepting burials again. Children of St. Elizabeth's employees show their talent http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/586394.html http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/586394.html Sat, 20 Dec 2008 02:11 CST St. Elizabeth's Hospital discovered that there is a lot of artistic talent spread among the children and grandchildren of its employees, medical staff and volunteers. E-mail scams: Warning bells ring, and you would be wise to listen http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/585000.html http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/585000.html Fri, 19 Dec 2008 06:03 CST I opened my e-mail Thursday, and a great deal almost jumped off the page at me. Soothing waters: Hot tub helps Mascoutah teen sleep http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/578417.html http://www.bnd.com/news/spiers/story/578417.html Sun, 14 Dec 2008 05:55 CST Most nights Ryan Stubblefield can ease into a tub of bubbling hot water and know that he will sleep much easier, no longer tossing with aches and pains.