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New housing permits in St. Charles County remain consistent for third-straight year By Brett Auten Though it looks like it has become the new normal, it doesn’t mean it should go unrecognized or unappreciated. For the third consecutive year, new single-family housing permits issued in St. Charles County were in the 1,700 range, according to annual statistics just released by the County’s Community Development Department. When all the data was collected, the total single-family housing permits were 1,706 for 2015, 1,704 for 2014 and 1,742 for 2013. To see both sides of the spectrum, prior to the national housing bubble bursting, permits totaled 2,124 in 2007 and fell to their modern low of 939 in 2011. “We see 1,700 as something of a new normal for the time being in our community,” said St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann said. “But we still believe the area can return to the 2,000 annual range in the future.” The top five communities for new home construction in St. Charles County were Wentzville with 596 single family permits issued, O’Fallon with 357, St. Charles City with 171, St. Peters with 143 and Lake Saint Louis with 123. According to statistics from the Home Builders Association of St. Louis, 50-percent of all single-family housing construction in eastern Missouri happens in St. Charles County. “For more than 30 years, St. Charles County has established itself as the leader in new home construction in the St. Louis region,” Ehlmann said. “That remained true during the recent recession and it is still true today.” Obvious growth areas include Wentzville, parts of O’Fallon, St. Paul, Foristell and unincorporated St. Charles County. However, Ehlmann was especially pleased with the Villages of Provence development
in an older neighborhood in St. Charles. Nationally, rapidly rising household formations, mostly driven by young adults leaving their parental homes and a strengthening labor market, is supporting the housing sector. Although residential construction accounts for just over three percent of gross domestic product, housing has a broader reach in the economy, with rising home prices boosting household wealth and supporting consumer spending. Housing has contributed to Gross Domestic Product growth in each of the last six quarters and is absorbing some of the slack from a weak manufacturing sector. Nationally, housing is in short supply. For the 40 years prior to 2008, ground was broken on an average of nearly 1.6 million housing units per year. Starts over the past seven years averaged 788,000; even in 2015, a boom year, starts were only 1.1 million.
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Local DAR chapter logs over 15,000 hours of community service Once again the Caroline Close Stuart Chapter, NSDAR completed another year of service, topping all previous years with over 15,000 hours of community service recorded in 2015. Since the 1890 founding, DAR members have worked tirelessly to promote historic preservation, patriotism and educational ideals through a comprehensive committee structure in communities across this nation and in Units Overseas. Yet, the NSDAR is often looked upon as purely a lineal society. Too often its service organization mission often goes unappreciated by the general public and even by some members. Through a new effort to “Celebrate America” DAR chapter members are recording the Submitted photo hours of their community serPictured are Nancy Milliken, Samantha Blandino, Helene Reece and Mary Jo Anderson staffing the Dutzow Stop on vice. Nationwide DAR chapters the Katy Trail, helping to raise money for the Wheeling for Healing Ride sponsored by the Missouri State DAR and across the country have recordKaty Trail. ed nearly three million service hours since the initiative began ing an impact in the community. mented, “Recording our hours has shown in 2013. Even members who live in other states us how much vibrancy and vitality there is In 2015 chapter members recorded time are making an impact in those communi- in today’s DAR! Our mission has always as tutors in the schools, hospital volunteers, ties. Shawn Oehlberg, chapter member been to give back to our communities. In Boy and Girl Scout leaders, hostesses at the who happens to live outside of Chicago, the past we have only been known for the USO, driving shut-ins to the store and doc- volunteers with the Scouts in her area. historic preservation and genealogy. It is tor visits, sending care packages to military Elizabeth Kurpius volunteers at the Air nice to show how much we are involved in bases and making shrouds for the Missouri Force base where she lives in Arizona. areas that touch veterans, the homeless and Veterans home. These are just a few of the Judy Blandino, Chairman of the Chap- children. We are proud to give back to the numerous ways chapter members are mak- ter’s Celebrate America committee com- nation we love.”
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CORRECTION There are two clarifications from “A Slow Recovery” story which ran in the Jan. 13 edition of the Community News. According to FEMA the federal assistance was requested by Gov. Nixon and approved by President Obama on Jan. 2. Secondly, business debris is not eligible for free pickup by the federally funded contractors working under the state debris removal program. Only residential debris is eligible for free pickup under that program. Communities may, of course, opt to assist business owners with commercial debris removal but those costs would have to be borne locally – either by the community or the business owner directly or through insurance. The Community News regrets the error.
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GSF Mortgage celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting Branch Manager Thomas Paull celebrated the grand opening of his new office, GSF Mortgage with a ribbon cutting on Jan. 14. On hand were representatives with the city of St. Charles, Board Members and Ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. GSF Mortgage is located at 3773 New Town Blvd. and offers consumer education and new measures to improve transparency. They combine state of the art technology with old
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Name change to Department of Public Health reflects expanded focus, role To better reflect an expanded focus toward improving the well-being of residents and businesses, the St. Charles County Council enacted an ordinance that officially changed the name of the Department of Community Health and the Environment. Effective Jan. 1, the Department of Public Health emphasizes the services the three divisions (Environmental Health and Protection, Health Services and Humane Services) provide beyond that of simply being a health clinic for those in need. “While we will continue to provide the highquality services our residents expect, our new name signals a transition toward a broader and more encompassing future for 2016 and beyond,” Department Director Hope Woodson stated. “We intend to show the importance of health in all aspects of county government actions and for all of our customers and community partners. Our divisions enhance the lives of residents, their businesses and their pets each day, and this fresh, streamlined department name better reflects our themes and objectives.” For the last six years, a national report has ranked St. Charles County among Missouri’s healthiest counties, and health department staff collaborates with other departments, agencies and individuals to build upon this success. The department contributes to residents’ well-being through programs such as the WIC supplemental nutrition and education program for mothers and growing families; routine inspections of restaurants and other public service providers; distribution of noor low-cost vaccinations; the successful adoptions
of dogs, cats and other animals that enhance the enjoyment of pet owners; and much more. In the coming weeks, the department will introduce new programs that spread successful healthcare initiatives, participate in plans that further county residents’ physical, mental and social wellbeing; and work with community leaders to better serve the needs of our county. Here is just a sampling of those efforts: • Partnering with the prosecuting attorney, County Police Department and others on a Regional Drug Task Force designed to minimize the heroin epidemic. • Hosting an Emergency Planning Summit to help St. Charles area non-profit and human service agencies prepare themselves and their clients for future disasters. • Contracting with several area municipalities to extend animal control and sheltering services throughout St. Charles County. • Coordinating public health education and community outreach with the St. Charles City/County Library District.
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St. Louis Teen Talent Competition kicks off its sixth year Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation (FPACF) is pleased to announce that the Sixth Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Competition will begin Jan. 30 and Jan. 31 with 210 performers taking the stage in the preliminary round of competition. “We have been elated with the ongoing response to this event from students, parents, arts organizations and the community. The Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation is happy to be able to provide the opportunity for students to perform at the Fox and on other stages around St. Louis. We’re delighted that we are able to put talented young people in the spotlight,” said Mary Strauss, President of the FPACF Board of Directors. The Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation reintroduced the St. Louis Teen Talent Competition in 2011 to showcase the St. Louis region’s most talented teens in the performing arts. The 2015 winner was Tiala Taylor, a contemporary dancer from Ft.
Zumwalt North High School. Student acts may enter as soloists or in groups up to six people. This year’s entries represent 77 schools in the bistate metropolitan area (63 MO/14 IL) plus homeschoolers and include acts showcasing a variety of talents including a comedian, ballet dancers, singers, and a banjo player. Each round and location will have a panel of at least three judges who will adjudicate and advance acts to the next round of competition. Judges for the first two rounds of competition will again include an impressive cross section of professionals from the St. Louis performing arts community. The two days of preliminary competition, at three separate locations (Ritenour High School, Nerinx Hall High School, and University of Missouri – St. Louis), will narrow the field from 153 to 35 acts. These acts will then compete in the semi-finals on
FSBH Christmas event was a true wonderland for local disadvantaged families The First Step Back Home (FSBH) Seventh Annual Christmas Wonderland, held Dec. 19, 2015, was the biggest event yet with more than 560 people from the community coming together to bless the disadvantaged with holiday cheer at Wentzville United Methodist Church. On hand to greet everyone were Wentzville Mayor Nick Guccione, Missouri State Representative Bryan Spencer and FSBH Ministry Founder/ Leader, Paul Kruse. This year’s event exceeded expectations for attendance, with 86 percent increase in participation - 381 needy people from 109 families. Parents were able to “shop” for additional gifts for kids not at the event and teens, with a total of 680 total gifts distributed throughout the day. Additionally 3,300 diapers from Harvester Christian’s “Wrap a Bottom” project, toiletry items, feminine hygiene products, coats, gloves, hats and donated clothing items were given away.
March 5 at St. Louis Community College-Meramec where the final 12 acts will be chosen to compete on The Fabulous Fox stage as part of a professionally produced show on April 23. This final event at The Fabulous Fox is free and open to the public. A total of more than $30,000 in scholarships and prizes will be distributed among the top competitors. Additionally, students are eligible for scholarships from Lindenwood University, Webster University, UMSL and Southeast Missouri State University plus gift certificates, special awards and other prizes. Registration for this competition was free and open to all high school students in the St. Louis Metropolitan area. This event showcases the most talented teens in our region who excel in the performing arts. Contestants must be enrolled in the 9th through 12th grades in the 2015-2016 school year and must attend a high school/home school within a 50-mile radius from the Arch.
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More than 1,000 cans of food had been collected by a group from Timberland High School in December during an after school activity organized by Kiley Hanff. A fourth grade class from John Weldon Elementary School collected more than 300 pairs of new socks last October
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Cuivre River Electric grants $2,000 to Crisis Nursery for St. Charles Nurseries Crisis Nursery received a $2,000 Operation Round Up grant from the Cuivre River Electric Community Trust to benefit families in St. Charles County. The funds are from the organization’s Outreach Support and Safe Cooling program and will be used to purchase fans for struggling families. Operation Round Up funds will also be used to assist families in need with diapers, baby formula, personal hygiene items, toiletries, children’s clothing, school supplies, cleaning materials, and detergent for clothing and dishes through Crisis Nursery’s Outreach Support program. “We are so grateful for this generous donation,” said DiAnne Mueller, Crisis Nursery CEO. “Crisis Nursery is happy to help
families in need, these funds will go a long way in supplying diapers, clothing and basic necessities for our babies and families.” Cuivre River funds are made available through Operation Round Up and administered by the seven member volunteer Cuivre River Electric Community Trust Board. These funds help support individuals, families and organizations within the Cuivre River Electric Cooperative service area. The goal of Operation Round Up is to help address needs in the areas of health, youth, education, home weatherization, community and emergency services that cannot be met with other resources. More than $4.6 million has been awarded to applicants since the Operation Round Up program began in 1997.
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Flood debris pickup in St. Peters will end Jan. 22 State disaster officials have announced that the last day of debris pickup from the flooding and storms in late December in the city of St. Peters will be on Friday, Jan. 22. After this date, each request will only be handled by state emergency management officials on a case-by-case basis with no guarantee of service. If your debris has not been picked up yet, please call the city of St. Peters at 636-970-1456 and we will forward that address information to state disaster officials. This debris pickup is only for residences. The debris removal project is being coordinated by FEMA and SEMA in conjunction with the Missouri National Guard. Debris should be set out at the curb in order to be picked up. It will also need to be separated per State of Missouri guidelines as directed at www. mo.gov/flood-recovery on the State of Missouri website. This state flood debris pickup program is free. For more information, visit http://www.mo.gov/flood-recovery.
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Hilliker Corporation, a St. Louis owned and managed commercial real estate company, is helping bring fitness and fun to the area. Rockin’ Jump, a national indoor trampoline park, will make its debut at the end of April at 61 N. Central Dr. in O’Fallon. Owner Matt Strelo, a sports and entertainment management veteran, has leased the 30,000-square-foot space for 10 years. It will be the first Rockin’ Jump Submitted photo in St. Louis. Rockin’ Jump, a national indoor trampoline park, will make its debut at the end of April at 61 N. Central Dr. in O’Fallon. The company’s national headquarters, along with tainment management indus- the typical Rockin’ Jump is besix corporate locations, are in California. Founded try for 30 years. He previously tween 20,000 and 22,000 square in 2010, the family-owned served as the General Manager feet.” He said that the indoor Rockin’ Jump has 17 franchises at Gateway International Race- trampoline park will include throughout the country with way, as well as the Vice Presi- a an open jump area, trampomore than 100 currently under dent of Ticket Sales and Mar- line dodge ball courts, jousting challenges, a massive rock keting for the St. Louis Blues. contract. According to Strelo, “Our lo- climbing wall and a full-service Owner Matt Strelo has cation is on the big side because pizza café and restaurant. worked in the sports and enter-
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Andrews Academy teacher recognized with award Recently, Nikki McGuire, fourth grade teacher at Andrews Academy Lake Saint Louis, was awarded the Teacher of Distinction Award by Headmaster Robert Ciampoli. This recognition is awarded to less
than twenty teachers per year out of 1,000 faculty members from independent schools in St. Louis and St. Charles counties. Andrews Academy will hold its annual open house Jan. 24 from 1 -3 p.m.
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Crossroads Elementary class named finalist in national writing contest Martha Langston’s second-grade class at Crossroads Elementary in the Wentzville School District has been named one of five finalists in the seventh annual “Be a Famous Writer” national writing contest. “The Five Dogs and a Little Bit of Trouble” was a collaborative class project submitted by Langston for this year’s contest where K-4 classrooms across the country were invited to write about the theme of “pets.” “We had 28 states submit entries, and the quality of the stories this year Photo courtesy Wentzville School District were amazing,” said Mrs. P Martha Langston’s second-grade class at Crossroads Elementary in the Wentzville School District. (played by T.V. actress Kathy an opportunity for K-4 classrooms to spark their Kinney). “In fact, we even have an honorable mention to give out, because imaginations, according to the website. Finalit was so hard to narrow it down to just five sto- ists are selected based on originality, creativity, compelling narrative, humor, sense of advenries this year,” added Kinney. “This project sparked great conversations ture and the development of a theme or point of and teachable moments in my classroom,” said view. Mrs. P Enterprises, LLC, was founded in Langston. “Not only have final copies of (my stu- 2008 by Hollywood team Clay Graham, Kathy dents’) writing assignments improved, but I see Kinney and Dana Plautz. After having built sucmore of them taking their time to reread, revise cessful careers in television and media, the three and add more. Many of them are now inspired to creators of MrsP.com were brought together by a love of reading and a desire to help spark that write their own books in their free time.” The annual “Be-a-Famous Writer” contest is same passion in young people everywhere.
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Photo courtesy Wentzville School District The Holt High School Symphonic Band has been chosen to perform at the Missouri Music Educators Association State Music Conference
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The Holt High School Symphonic Band has been chosen to perform at the 78th Annual Missouri Music Educators Association (MMEA) State Music Conference on Jan. 30 at Tan-Tar-A Resort in Osage Beach, Missouri. Over 160 ensembles from across the state submitted recordings last spring, and Holt is one of only six high school bands selected to perform. “Being selected to perform at the Missouri Educators Conference is the highest honor that any high school band can receive,” said Holt Band Director Jim Cunningham. “I am incredibly proud of the students and their ability as musicians to continually perform at such a high level from year to year.” “This selection is a testament to the dedication
and hard work of our band directors, Jim Cunningham and Henry Kappler, as well as all of the band students and their families,” said SuperintenBy Cindy Moore dent Dr. Curtis Cain. “We take great pride in our long-standing history of excellence with regard to our band program in the Wentzville School District, and it is an honor and a tribute to our students and staff that they were invited to perform.” The band learned of their selection before school started in August, and they have been preparing since then for their performance at the conference, which will be attended by over 1,800 music educators from across Missouri. Holt will hold a preview concert on Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. in the C.H. Jones Auditorium and the public is invited to attend.
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John Hanna is a part time, amateur cartoonist taking his first step into the world of print and online comic media. When he isn’t drawing or working at his second job, he can be seen in and around the St Charles area. If you like his work, that is good. If you don’t like it, that is good too.
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Many Happy Returns I thought I might get off the hook over the holiday season by not having to return anything. Wrong. None of our sweaters fit. My husband tried his on first only to come out looking like a manatee stuffed in a tea bag. A well-fed belly peek-a-booed out from the bottom portion of the sweater; it appeared as if he were three weeks overdue to deliver a set of twins. His arms were extended straight out and locked in place. The sleeves rode up past his elbows and restricted blood flow to several major arteries making his hands and head swell and turn an odd shade similar to a cranberry red and fast approaching the color of purple grape jelly. He gasped out the words, “Fits just fine,” before collapsing in a heap on the couch. It took three of us to yank and peel it off him – somewhat like skinning a chubby boa constrictor. Afterwards, he poo-pooed the fact that he had increased in size and insisted that I must have mistakenly taken a detour into the children’s department to make my purchases. The sweater he picked out for me was so sweet I almost cried. Not because it was my style. It flaunted a large cat applique festooned in sequins; bright pink letters above it stated, “I love cats!” Well, of course I love cats, but even I have my standards and wearing that kind of announcement publicly would definitely get me
arrested by the fashion police; or at the very least, corralled into the crazy cat lady community. At the moment, I’m not quite ready for that move and prefer to remain in the closet. The real reason I loved it was because he selected it in a size “small.” Really? He actually believes I’m still a small? Such a sweet thought. I haven’t been that size since I was in utero. So we’ve “puffed” out a little. I’m sure it has had nothing to do with the nonstop, four-week eating binge beginning with Thanksgiving up until our New Year’s resolutions to seal our mouths shut for a month. Looks like I’ll be making a trip to return a few things, maybe I can make a trade straight across for some duct tape and make good on that resolution. 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.
Ice Cube and Kevin Hart bring proven chemistry to ‘Ride Along 2’ By Mathew DeKinder If you were dreaming up comedy pairings, Ice Cube and Kevin Hart might not be the first duo that would pop to mind. But after their buddy-cop movie “Ride Along” became a surprise hit in 2014, these two actors have a bankable chemistry that can’t be denied. Back again with “Ride Along 2” Cube and Hart aren’t taking anything for granted. The two were in St. Louis last month promoting the movie, and even at the end of a long day of touring the city, the two still seemed to enjoy each other’s company laughing and roughhousing in the hallway before sitting down for an interview. “We’re trying to stop black-on-black crime, but you Moore On Life can’t help it with Kevin in the room,” Cube quipped with a smile. Hart and Cube have an easy rapport with each other that appears very genuine. “Our chemistry is amazing on and off screen,” Hart said, gushing about his costar. “We’re now friends. He just continues to work. You’re looking at a guy who’s not content with any level of success. We want the best for one another, which ultimately spills over into our projects. That’s why ‘Ride Along’ came out great and that’s why it made so much sense to come back and do ‘Ride Along 2.’” With “Ride Along 2” several new actors joined the cast including Benjamin Bratt, Olivia Munn and the occasionally-outrageous Ken Jeong. But is it possible to maintain quality when adding quantity? “We told Ken Jeong, we got a great thing going, don’t mess this up,” Cube said with a chuckle. “Nah, nah, it’s cool. You throw anybody between this mix and it’s going to be hard for it to miss. We’re all so professional
in how seriously we take what we’re doing. All the actors coming in with that intensity, we won’t stop until it works.” “It’s contagious, it spills over,” Hart added. “When you have that attitude it spills over to everyone on set. That admiration and love shows up and everybody’s excited about coming to work the next day. That’s the type of environment you want to work in.” Photo by Mathew DeKinder Director Tim Story is also Ice Cube, Kevin Hart and Mathew DeKinder in St. Louis while Cube and Hart were in town promoting their new back, giving “Ride Along 2” movie “Ride Along 2.” even more continuity. But it is Story’s ability to balance the ment, but this has to be one of the top things that has action and comedy that makes him such a vital asset. ever happened. Just to be set in stone like that after all “Man, this dude is so laid back,” Cube said. “To be honest, I don’t know how he gets anything done. I’ve the fight to be legitimate. (NWA member Eazy-E’s) never worked with a director that can keep that cool, fight to be legitimate going from doing street stuff to laid back flavor throughout the movie. He’s the same doing music, and the group’s fight to be legitimate was way every time I see him which is cool, calm and col- an ongoing struggle,” Cube said. From music to movies, Ice Cube is something of an lected; and he does some of the biggest and best moventertainment icon and from the look of things he and ies, and does it without raising his voice.” Hart might be building a lasting “Ride Along” franIce Cube is a man of many talents and on the day of the interview it was still less than 24 hours after the chise, especially if things continue to go so smoothly announcement that his seminal hip-hop group NWA behind the scenes. “We had a slew of people come in and they all said was going to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall the same thing, ‘This is the most fun I’ve had, we’re of Fame. “I’m still trying to process everything, I’ve never felt having such a good time,’” Hart said. “It didn’t even feel this way before. I’ve done a lot of things in entertain- like work.”
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Rascals benefit from rams departure The River City Rascals are taking advantage of the St. Louis Football Rams decision to move to Los Angeles. The organization thought about what would people do with items such as Rams t-shirts and jerseys? Former Rams’ fans are invited to bring a Rams jersey and/or t-shirt to T.R. Hughes Ballpark and exchange it for a River City Rascals t-shirt and two tickets to a 2016 Rascals home game. All Rams fans making the exchange will be entered to win two free season tickets for the upcoming Rascals season. The Rascals will partner with local charities to help supply people in need with the exchanged Rams apparel. This trade-off will be honored throughout the month of February, so come out with your Rams gear and exchange it for some River City Rascals gear. Visit www.RiverCityRascals.com for more details on the Rascals/Rams Tradeoff ~~~Now that’s something to help all
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Lindenwood woman’s lacrosse player makes history Former Lindenwood student-athlete Melissa Menchella will be honored with the retirement of her #22 jersey on March 20 in a special pre-game ceremony before the Lady Lions take on Limestone College. Menchella will become the first Lindenwood student-athlete in the NCAA era to have her number retired. To celebrate the momentous occasion, bobbleheads using her likeness will be passed out to the first 500 fans at the door. “This is an exciting announcement for our program,” said head coach Jack Cribbin. “Menchella spent four years as a model student-athlete for our university. Her accomplishments speak for themselves. As humble as they come, Melissa always displayed the high quality character and integrity that make an announcement like this even possible.” During her four-year tenure as a Lady Lion, the St. Louis native played in a school record 74 games, while also setting the school-record in goals scored (183) and points scored (233). Go to www.LindenwoodLions.com for more information. ~~~Drew Morris / Graduate Assistant for Sports Information
Indoor football team signs veteran quarterback The River City Raiders, the professional team that plays in the American Indoor Football league with home games at the Family Arena, made a major signing recently. General Manager Lin Hart Jr. announced the team signed quarter/defensive back Chris Royal. Royal, the brother of NFL receiver Eddie Royal, was the 2007 Spalding Rookie of the Year for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers of the AF2. The GM comments, “We are extremely happy to add Chris to our 2016 roster. He will come into training camp with chance to play quarterback first and most importantly be an asset to our River City Raiders organization on and off the field.” Go to www.IndoorRaiders.com to get more details. ~~~Football lives in the Lou Cottleville sponsors St. Patrick Day Run The eighth annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will wind through downtown Cottleville on March 12. Prior to the parade, there will be the Run For The Helmet at 8 am. There will be a 7K (4.35 miles) and a two-mile fun run. Register early and save money! Go to www.StPatParade.org for all the details. ~~~More to follow on the run and parade I will be broadcasting on 590 KFNS every Saturday from 9-11 a.m. a Health and Wellness show starting Feb. 6.
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Recipe: Perfect pops for every occassion
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o matter what kind of events you have on your social calendar, you can pop up delicious treats that are sure
to be a hit. Whether hosting a get-together for the guys and tuning into the game or having a night in with the girls, freshly popped popcorn, which is naturally low in fat and calories, non-GMO and gluten free, can help you please every palate.
Popcorn Party Pizza
Sweet, spicy, salty or served in more non-traditional ways, the possibilities are endless, and perfect for everything from date night to a family movie night or even a sleepover or kids’ party. And since it’s healthy and whole grain, popcorn is a satisfying snack suitable for every occasion that you can feel good about serving. Find more versatile, nutritious recipes for your next event at popcorn.org.
Yield: 8 slices
Toasted Coconut and Chocolate Popcorn Yield: 10 cups
Ingredients: 10 cups 2 tbsp 2 tbsp 1/2 tsp 1 cup 1 tsp 1 bag (7 oz)
popped popcorn butter or margarine light brown sugar coconut extract (optional) chocolate chips vegetable oil shredded coconut, toasted
Directions: Place popcorn in large bowl; set aside. In small saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar and coconut extract; stir until melted and combined. Pour over popcorn, coating well. Spread popcorn onto large cookie sheet. In glass measuring cup, melt chocolate chips and vegetable oil in microwave on low heat until smooth. Drizzle over popcorn. Immediately sprinkle coconut over popcorn mixture; cool. Break into pieces and serve.
Ingredients: 3 tbsp 1 bag (10.5 oz) 2 quarts 1 tube (.68 oz) 1 pkg
butter mini marshmallows popped popcorn red piping gel red raspberry fruit roll-ups green jelly beans coconut candy coated chocolate pieces
Stir in marshmallows until melted. Stir in popcorn until well coated. Spread mixture evenly onto prepared pizza pan. Drizzle red piping gel over “pizza” to make “sauce.” Cut small circles (about 1 1/4 inches in diameter) from fruit roll-up and place on pizza for “pepperoni” slices.
Directions: Spray 12-inch pizza pan with cooking Decorate as desired with jelly beans, spray; set aside. coconut and candies. Allow to cool comIn large saucepan over medium heat, pletely before cutting into wedges to heat butter. serve.
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What’s Happening
January 20, 2016 • Community News - St. Charles County • www.mycnews.com
Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS Jan. 19-20: Theater auditions
Center Stage Theatre will hold open auditions for “Lend Me a Tenor” at 7 p.m. Jan. 19-20, in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building theater on the St. Charles Community College campus. Callbacks will be at 7 p.m. Jan. 21. There are open roles for four women and four men. Three of the men’s roles require singing. The audition will consist of reading from the script, which is on reserve at the SCC library. Monologues are encouraged but not required. Men auditioning for the three singing roles will be asked to sing a short vocal selection a capella. The show will be performed at 7:30 p.m. March 2-5; 10 a.m. March 3; and 2 p.m. March 6. 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. For more information, contact Lynne Snyder, director, at lsnyder@stchas.edu or 636-922-8325.
Jan. 22: Trivia Night
The Missouri Jaguars youth baseball team is hosting its third annual trivia night fundraiser at 7 p.m. at the Harvester Lions at 4835 Central School Road in St. Charles. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 each with tables of eight for $160. Beer and soda are included but feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks. Please send advance table reservations and check payable to Missouri Jaguars to Sharon Sutton at 20000 Blackberry Ridge, Warrenton, MO 63383. If you have any questions, text or call Sharon at 314-401-2864 or email to jssutton@ centurytel.net.
Jan. 23: Seniors dinner
Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at Babylon at 4744 Mid Rivers Mall. For more information call Wanda at 636-561-9100 or Pat at 636-240-7898.
Jan. 24: Country music show
The Gateway Country Music Association Presents their Winter Show at Wentzville Holt High School C.H. Jones Auditorium. Show starts at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 and available at door or reserved seats by calling Beverly at 636-384-0916 or Dean at 636795-2014.
Jan. 24: “FREE Throw”
Knights of Columbus FREE Throw takes place at St. Dominic High School Gym with 1:30 p.m. registration. Open to boys and girls ages 9-14 with proof of age. Questions call 314-225-7504.
Jan. 27-28: Informational sessions on health insurance
St. Charles Community College will offer informational sessions on health insurance, as well as a two-day health care enrollment event. SCC is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. in Cottleville. The first event, Health Insurance 101, is an informational presentation by Hana Hartman, an ACA navigator, at 10 a.m. Jan. 27, in the auditorium of the Daniel J. Conoyer Social Sciences Building. Hartman will explain the ins and outs of Missouri’s health insurance exchanges, including how to sign up for insurance on the exchange. ACA Enrollment Days will be held from 12:30 - 5 p.m. Jan. 27 and 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Jan. 28, at SCC. At these full-day events Hana and other navigators will help students and community members individually sign up for healthcare plans. Students and other community members can sign up for available time slots at http://goo.gl/ forms/xD8DJkAiuo. The deadline to enroll in a health insurance plan for 2016 is Jan. 31. Individuals who know they want health insurance but cannot make this event should contact Hana Hartman directly at 314-412-4057 as soon as possible to make another appointment. For more information, contact Paul Roesler at proesler@stchas.edu or 636-922-8265.
Jan. 30: Seniors dinner
Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at Hot Shots at 49 Wentzville Bluffs. For more information call Wanda at 636-561-9100 or Pat at 636-240-7898.
Jan. 30-31: Cabin Fever Daze
Sports Park will be transformed into a winter funland for Cabin Fever Daze on Jan. 30-31, from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. The park is located at 3589 Highway K in O’Fallon. The festival offers a mix of low-cost and free activities along with delicious food and beverages for sale. Admission and parking are free. Highlights include a $5 “Stay and Play All Day” wristband which entitles the
wearer to tee up 18 holes of mini-golf, zing opponents in the Laser Tag Arena, harness up for Human Foosball and go for a roll in the park inside the inflatable see-though Human Sphere. Free games and activities include Snow Spike Volleyball, or volleyball played with wacky wintertime rules, and Field Broomball, a hockey-style game played with brooms. There’s also a fun twist on tug-of-war, the Clash of the Climates, a chance to sock it to your opponents in the Snowball Blitz and show off your quarterbacking skills at the Snowflake Toss. You can also warm up in the Heat Retreat Tent and enjoy live Caribbean pop and steel drum music performed by the Palm Duo from noon to 3 p.m. each day. On Saturday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. watch remote-controlled airplane demonstrations. On Sunday, sled dog races will begin at 1 p.m. and demonstrations will be held at 3 p.m. For more information visit www.ofallon. mo.us/cabin-fever-daze. Be a part of the festival as a volunteer. Visit www. ofallon.mo.us/Volunteer or contact Volunteer Services at 636-379-5417 or volunteer@ofallon.mo.us.
Jan. 31: All you can eat breakfast
The Knights of Columbus at St. Robert Bellarmine Church at 1424 First Capitol Drive South in St. Charles will hold an all you can eat breakfast from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Breakfast includes: made to order omelets, pancakes, sausages, biscuits and gravy, juice, milk and coffee. Cost for adults is $7, children six to 11 - $4 and children five-and-under are free. In addition a blood drive will be held at the same time as the breakfast. Those who donate blood that day will receive a free breakfast. For additional information please call 636-946-6799.
Jan. 31: A Royal Ball fundraiser
This event is a family-friendly fundraiser for the benefit of Sydney, a fiveyear-old cancer patient, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Pezold Banquet Center at 5701 State Highway N in St. Charles. A magical evening of royal entertainment provided by performing costumed characters from Parties by Prilla and ballroom dancers from Just Dancing West. Princesses and princes of all ages are invited to attend. Advance tickets are $10 per person or $15 at the door. For advance tickets contact partiesbyprilla@gmail.com or 636-2941430.
Jan- Feb 1st. Choral rehearsal
Choral Arts Singers will began rehearsal Jan 11 new members are welcome up till Feb. 1st at Transfiguration Episcopal Church at 1860 Lake St. Blvd in Lake St. Louis. Singers from
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high school age and over are welcome. Auditions are not required. Choral Arts Singers are part of Concert Arts Association, a non-profit corporation whose purpose is to provide high quality choral music for the people in St. Charles, Warren and Lincoln Counties. Rehearsals are from 7 to 9 p.m. and public concerts will be given in late April. For more information contact Paul Godt at pwgdt@centurytel. net or visit www.concertarts.org
Feb. 5: Trivia night
The Child Center, Inc. & CHAMP Assistance Dogs present Super Hero For Kids Trivia Night at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) at O’Fallon Elks Lodge at 1163 Tom Ginnever Ave. in O’Fallon. Help the Child Center and CHAMP place highly-trained facility dogs to bring comfort and support to children who have suffered abuse or neglect. Register online at www.thechildcenter. com or contact Danielle Alsup at 636332-0899.
Feb. 6: Father daughter dance
St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre is providing a opportunity for dads and other father figures of all ages to treat your little girls, ages 5 to 13, to an evening of music and dancing. The dance will take place from 6:30 - 9 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Centre. Cookies, cake and lemonade will be served, and a professional photographer will be selling picture packages at the event. Tickets for the dance are $13 per person. The professional photos will be sold separately. Advance registration is required. Register in person at the St. Peters RecPlex, online using Rec-Connect, or call 636-939-2386, ext. 1400. When registering online, print out your receipt and bring it with you for admission to the dance. St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre is located at One St. Peters Centre Blvd. in St. Peters in the west wing of St. Peters City Hall.
Feb. 6: Seniors dinner
Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at Vince’s Asian at 121 O’Fallon Plaza. For more information call Wanda at 636-561-9100 or Pat at 636-240-7898.
Feb. 13: Trivia night
A Trivia Night will be held by COTA in honor of Gabriel Ward, a Troy-area child who needs a kidney transplant. This event will be held at O’Fallon Elks Lodge at 1163 Tom Ginnever Ave in O Fallon. One-year-old Gabriel is in need of a lifesaving kidney transplant at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in Saint Louis. Funds are being raised to assist with transplant-related expenses. Doors for this event will open at 6:30 p.m. and trivia questions begin at 7 p.m. The cost will be $25 per person or $200 per table (maximum of eight people per table). Ticket price includes soda and beer (for guests over 21). Feel free to bring your own food and snacks. Please contact Liz Stojeba
at lizs132003@gmail.com or go online to www.COTAforGabrielW.com/ node/510 to reserve your table.
Feb. 13: Pancake breakfast
The Lake St. Louis Mothers Club is hosting Chris Cakes Pancake Breakfast/Brunch Fundraiser at the Lake Saint Louis Community Association Ballroom at 100 Cognac Ct. in Lake Saint Louis at both 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Activities for the event include: catching your flap jacks, raffle baskets, 50/50 drawing, a family picture, face painting and a Valentine’s craft. Space is limited, please purchase tickets in advance. Cost for an adult (age 13+) is $10 in advance, $13 at the door. Cost for a child (age 3-12) is $7 in advance, $10 at the door; children 0-2 are free (Children 0-2 may sit on your lap, strollers are welcome). Tickets may be purchased online at www.lslmothersclub.com or with a check using the form on the back of the flyer (can be downloaded on www.lslmothersclub. com).
Feb. 13: Seniors dinner
Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at Denny’s at 1140 Technology Dr. For more information call Wanda at 636561-9100 or Pat at 636-240-7898.
Feb. 14: All you can eat family style Sausage and Beef Supper.
Bring your Valentine(s) to Friedens UCC on the corner of Zumbehl and Hwy 94 for an excellent meal, country store, quilt raffle and basket raffles. Serving takes place from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Go to www.friedens-ucc.org for more information.
Feb. 14-15: Theater auditions
Wentzville Christian Church announces auditions for Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” Feb.14 from 1- 2 p.m. for ages 14 and younger and 2 – 6 p.m. for ages 15 and older; and Feb. 15 from 5 – 6 p.m. for ages 14 and younger and 6 – 9 p.m. for ages 15 and older. Those auditioning should come prepared to sing 20-30 measures of a Broadway style song. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring your own sheet music in the correct key. Actors will also be asked to read from the script and learn/perform a short dance. Actors auditioning for a lead role will be asked to sing a song from the musical. Please check the church website (www. wentzvillecc.org) for additional information. Production dates are May 6 - 8. Wentzville Christian Church is located at 1507 Highway Z in Wentzville. If you have any questions, please call Tammy at 636-219-3238.
Feb. 20: Hunting Heritage Banquet
The National Wild Turkey Federation St. Charles County Long Spurs Chapter will sponsor its annual “Hunting Heritage Banquet” beginning at 5:30
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www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • January 20, 2016 p.m. in the St. Theodore Parish Center gymnasium in Flint Hill/Wentzville. The event includes dinner, an open bar, and one one-year membership in the NWTF. Tickets are $70 per couple or $55 for one person. There will be games, raffles, a silent auction and a live auction. Proceeds are all used to provide wildlife habitat and promote outdoor activities in Missouri. For advance tickets, call 314-952-0016. Tickets also are available at the door.
Feb. 20: Seniors dinner
Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at Blue Sky Café at 9999 Winghaven. For more information call Wanda at 636-561-9100 or Pat at 636-240-7898.
Feb. 27: Seniors dinner
meetings are held in June, July, or December. Meetings are held in the Community Council Building (2nd floor of the Spencer Branch Library) from 6:30 - 9 p.m. For more information contact Beverly Kaskadden (President) at 636561-6947.
2nd Monday: Winghaven Civil War Round Table
6:30pm, Midwest BankCentre board room, 2299 Technology Dr. O’Fallon. For more informaiton call Mike at 314.276.5018.
4th Monday: American Legion Post 388 Meets 6:30 pm at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8945 Vets. Mem. Pkwy. 636.219.0553.
Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at Madison’s at 2974 Hwy. K. For more information call Wanda at 636-5619100 or Pat at 636-240-7898.
Every Monday: St. Peters Rotary Club
March 5: Seniors dinner
Every Monday: Seasoned Eye Carvers Meeting
Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at Llywelyn’s at 7434 Village Center Dr. For more information call Wanda at 636-561-9100 or Pat at 636-240-7898.
March 12: Seniors dinner
Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at BC’s Kitchen at 11 Meadows Cir. For more information call Wanda at 636561-9100 or Pat at 636-240-7898.
March 19: Seniors dinner
Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at Cracker Barrel at 120 Progress Point. For more information call Wanda at 636-561-9100 or Pat at 636-240-7898.
March 24: Time for tea
Have you ever wondered what your treasures are worth? Now is your chance to see your heirlooms through the eyes of a professional, certified personal property, fine art, jewelry and antique appraiser at St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre’s Time for Tea. Join us for this fun and lively afternoon on March 24, from 1-3 p.m., with Maria Gianino, of Legacy Appraisals. You will learn what makes something valuable as well as finding out how to sell the items you no longer want. Individual items will not be appraised at this event due to time restrictions. The registration fee is $7. Tea, coffee, cookies (sugar-free upon request), cake and yogurt will be served. Tickets go on sale at the Cultural Arts Centre on Jan. 15. Register in advance at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre or by calling 636397-6903, ext. 1624.
Veterans
The Seasoned Eye Carvers meet every Monday from 9am to noon at the St. Charles Senior Citizens Center, 1455 Fairgrounds (near the Bass Pro Shop). Visitors are always welcome! For more information check the club web site: www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp.
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday: Fitness First Exercise Classes 9:30-10:30am, American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314.369.6521.
Mondays: Chronic pain support group
American Chronic Pain Association is a support group for and by people experiencing chronic pain. Group meets 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month at 3 – 5 p.m. at the Spencer Road Library in St Peters. Important: This is an anonymous group (first names only).
3rd Monday of Each Month: Life After Loss support group
Support group for families who have lost a loved one to heroin/opiate addiction. 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital Campus in Room 212 of Professional Building 1. Contact: geevigna@charter.net. No registration required
Tuesdays & Thursdays: Get Fit Exercise Classes
Noon-1pm at Pio’s Restaurant.
9-10am and 5:30-6:30pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall, New Melle. 314.369.6521.
1-4pm Free. Quilt for local charities. No sewing experience required.
Tuesdays and Fridays: TaeKwonDo Ministry
Every Tuesday: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA
7pm at the Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon. Info: 636.379.2505.
5:30pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Church 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Moses Kim brings Christian teaching into taekwondo. For more information, or to sign up, call 636.561.4347.
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Adults Game Day at the O’Fallon Family YMCA
10am Free. Bring a favorite snack to share. Anybody welcome.
Every Wednesday: Crossroads Cribbage Club 10am Meets at 1380 Boone St., Troy, MO 63379. 636.528.8379.
Every Wednesday: Men’s Golf League 5pm, tee off at 5:30 pm at Heritage of Hawk Ridge. www.lakesaintlouis. com, under the parks and recreation section.
7:15-9:45pm at First United Methodist Church, 801 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles. Info: www.gatewayspotlight. org or 636.256.6823.
1 – 4 p.m. at Great Location Restaurant at 1799 Mall Pkwy. in Wentzville. Relaxed, friendly play and is open to all. Call 636-561-2970 for more information.
Every Wednesday: Charity Bingo
Tuesdays: St. Louis Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association Male Caregiver Experience
Every Wednesday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Basketball
Every Wednesday. Kiwanis Club of Harvester monthly meeting.
The group meets on fourth Tuesday of every month from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Spencer Road Library at the Community Commons, 427 Spencer Rd. For more information about Alzheimer’s disease, support, or the Male Caregiver Experience, please call the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900 or visit www.alz.org/ stl.
Tuesdays: Gateway Chorus Rehearsal
Spotlight
Gateway Spotlight is a women’s a capella chorus that meets at First United Methodist Church at 801 first Capitol Dr. in St. Charles every Tuesday evening beginning at 7 p.m. Call 636-2566823 for more details.
Every Tuesday & Thursday: Tai Chi at the St. Charles County Family YMCA 8-9am & 10:15-11:15am. No experience necessary. 636-928-1928.
8-9:30pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Christian Life Center, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Open to 6th grade and up. Bring a light and dark shirt for different teams.
1st Wednesday of each month: Hope & Healing
5-6pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Rock Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Unique service of music, worship, and prayer for those in need of hope and healing.
Wednesdays: Women’s fishing club
Gateway Bass ‘n Gals all women’s bass club has monthly meetings the first Wednesday of every month at Rookies Bar and Grill at 3721 New Town Rd. in St. Charles at 7 p.m. Women of any fishing level please come and check out our women-only fishing club.
Every Wednesday: Active Older
6:45pm VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. 636.272.1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org.
Noon, Fratelli’s Restorante, 2061 Zumbehl Road in St Charles. For more information, please contact kellenj@ATT.net
Every Wednesday, Winfield Foley Firefighters Association Bingo.
Doors open at 4:30, bingo at 6:30pm, Bingo hall is next door to County Market in the Winfield Plaza on Highway 47. For more information, call 636.566.6621 or 636.566.8406.
1st and 3rd Wednesday Each Month: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers 7pm – 9pm. Meetings are held at the Hollenbeck Middle School at 4555 Central School Road, St. Charles, Missouri. Visitors are always welcome! For more information check the club web site: www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp.
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Tuesday and Friday Evenings: Tae Kwon Do Classes Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. For more information, call 636.561.4347.
1st Tuesday: Fleur de Lis Garden Society
Ongoing Events Wednesdays: Talk
Noon at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. www.stpetersrotary.org.
Every Tuesday: St. Charles Optimist Club
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Veterans from all branches of the service are invited to attend “Coffee Talk” every Wednesday at. 9 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 3601 Ehlmann Rd. in St. Charles (Take I-70 to the Cave Springs exit). We will have applications for VA health care, applications for the honor flight, reports from local American Legion and VFW halls and lots of good comradery. Come join us for free coffee and donuts and enjoy an hour with your fellow veterans.
6:30pm at the Kisker Road Library, 1000 Kisker Road. Info: Jeanne at 314.605.8563.
2nd Tuesday: Show-me Stitchers Embroiderer’s Guild of America 7pm at the Ladue Chapel. Info: www. showmestitchers.com.
Bowling Green 573-324-2525
5pm, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles. $5 per person. For more information call Post 312 at 636.947.7666.
4th Tuesday: O’Fallon Garden Club
1st Monday: St.Charles County Council of the Blind meetings
Every Tuesday: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles
Business meetings are held on the first Monday of each month (second Monday in September due to Labor Day ) unless otherwise specified. No
Elsberry 573-898-3545
Last Tuesday of every month, St. Charles American Legion Post 312 spaghetti dinner.
1st Monday: Gardeners of St. Charles County Monthly Meeting 6:30pm. Location varies. 314.304.7480.
O’Fallon 636-980-1777
6:30pm at Sunrise Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimney Blvd. Info: Barb at 636.978.5930.
Noon-1pm at Bogey Hills Country Club, 1120 Country Club Rd. in St.Charles.
Hawk Point 636-338-4311 Troy 636-528-7001
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Troy Square 636-528-2518 Winfield 636-668-8118
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‘Anomalisa” is a ground-breaking drama that brilliantly utilizes stop-motion animation With “Anomalisa,” Charlie Kaufman and Duke Johnson have created a groundbreaking, fascinating and very adult animated feature. Kaufman’s dialogue and Johnson’s stop-motion animation work well together to tell the story of a man on the edge. It’s also a very human story with an inhuman aspect. David Thewlis of “Harry Potter” fame lends his voice to Michael Stone, a customer-service expert at a crossroads in his life. On a business trip to give a lecture, Stone desperately tries to make real human connections. Quite by accident, he meets Lisa (Jennifer Jason Leigh), a young woman who awakens something in him and could set his life on a new course. Overall, “Anomalisa” is beautifully written and constructed. Charlie Kaufman’s screenplay revisits some of the issues he raised in “Being John Malkovich” and “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.” Kaufman’s dialogue makes it an engaging story that is sure to spark discussions as the final credits roll. It’s fun also to see animated characters in these very real and adult situations. As the voice of minor celebrity Michael Stone, David Thewlis adds a world-weary quality to his character. Stone has achieved a degree of success in his chosen field, but his personal life is another matter entirely. Leaving his wife and son at home, Stone checks into his hotel room and immediately calls an old girlfriend. From Stone’s point-of-view, everyone looks and sounds the same. There is no color or diversity or personality; everyone is quietly accommodating and pleasant. His encounter with Lisa, though, is something unique. She has her own voice and personality, a bright spot in a world that appears to be a sea of conformity.
As Lisa, Jennifer Jason Leigh delivers an amazing vocal performance. The actress, who received an Oscar nomination for her role in “The Hateful Eight,” portrays the young woman as lacking self-confidence in her intelligence and appearance. Yet, to Michael Stone, she is a real and fresh presence. These two people needed to find each other, but the results of their meeting are unexpected. Kudos to Duke Johnson for his clever use of stop-motion animation. He doesn’t disguise the fact that each character in the film is a poseable doll, but that doesn’t detract from the story. In fact, knowing this unreal aspect propels the storyline written by Kaufman. Photo courtesy Paramount Animations The use of stop-motion also helps this film stand out amongst other animated features. “Anomalisa” has earned Golden Globe and Oscar nominations, but this ambitious piece faces stiff competition from the intriguing Pixar offering “Inside Out.” Still, the filmmakers deserve a hand for trying something new and different. Ultimately, being different is the message this film tries to convey. “Anomalisa,” rated R for strong sexual content, graphic nudity 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 wideeyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.