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Submitted photo Twin Oaks Senior Living founder Mary Ann Huber (center) still lives in her home at Twin Oaks Estate and helps her daughters Kim Bauer (left) and Kathy Blattel (right) run the facility.
Twin Oaks Estates marks 35 years in St. Charles County after starting in the home of its founder
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By Brett Auten There are family businesses and then there is O’Fallon’s Twin Oaks Estates. Twin Oaks was founded in 1981 in the home of William and Mary Ann Huber. It started with 12 elderly residents and a staff of four, and throughout the years has grown and expanded in every which way. Today, Twin Oaks Senior Living has three campuses in O’Fallon and Wentzville and offers independent and assisted-living options. Mary Ann still lives and works at the O’Fallon location. Now at nearly 150 residents and two additional locations, Twin Oaks recently celebrated its 35th anniversary with a Hawaiian luau celebration. Twin Oaks would have had a hard time reaching its anniversary were it not for Mary Ann’s daughters, Kim Bauer and Kathy Blattel. “I never expected my daughters to go into that field,” Huber said. “They have really contributed to the success. It is a different job that takes a different type of person.” In all, three generations and 16 family members have worked or are currently working at Twin Oaks. But Twin Oaks begins and ends with
the vision of Huber. She had been in nursing for 10 years when she saw a need for senior citizens. “There were those who didn’t need a hospital but they couldn’t really stay at home either,” Huber said. In those early days, with a small amount of residents, there wasn’t enough income coming in for a staff, aside from a cook, so Huber was a nurse, administrator, custodian, and anything else you can think of rolled into one. “It was trial and error in the beginning because there was nobody to gauge how to do things,” Huber said. Kim was 13 years old when residents began showing up at her home. The youngest of the Hubers, she recalls doing the grocery shopping, dropping off the laundry and doing anything else she could do to help out. Kathy was a sophomore in high school when Twin Oaks took off. “We just jumped in and did as much as we could,” Kathy said. It was during those early days when a young man from the neighborhood named Tim Blattal started coming by Twin Oaks and lending a hand where he
could, whether it was mowing the yard or helping with any other labor around the place. Tim would go to not only date and eventually marry Kathy but become the CEO of the company. In 2000, Mary Ann and Bill invited family members to join in the Huber See TWIN OAKS on page 2
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Family Limited Partnership to bring Twin Oaks Estate to its fullest potential. After building on and expanding on four different occasions, in 2010 they opened their Wentzville location. Huber prides Twin Oaks on not cutting corners when it comes to service. You will find an abundance of nurse aides and staff there to cater to the residents. “The goal and the vision was that the elderly weren’t finding their place back then,” Huber said.
Twin Oaks has not flown under the radar. In 2013 it was awarded Business of the Year by Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. In 2014, it was awarded Best Senior Care Facility by the Western St. Charles Chamber. “Mom planted the seed,” Kim said. “But she didn’t know they tree would grow quite this big.” And moving forward, Twin Oaks is not going to rest on its laurels. “We’re not stagnant,” Kathy said. “We have depth. We have a vision.”
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On Jan. 19, the United Methodist Church at Wentzville prepared and served breakfast to the teachers and staff at Wentzville Holt High School as a thank-you for all their hard work.
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O’Fallon receives $10,000 grant for tree planting and education The city of O’Fallon’s plan to buffer the impact of the tree-killing emerald ash borer just got a shot in the arm with a $10,000 grant from the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Tree Resource Improvement and Maintenance (TRIM) grant program. O’Fallon was one of 42 cities to receive the grant, which O’Fallon has earmarked for education and tree planting. “TRIM grants help recipients accomplish activities that keep their neighborhood trees healthy and thriving, including [taking] inventory, pruning, planting and educational programs,” said MDC Forestry Management Chief Justine Gartner. The grants offer cost-share funding for government agencies, public schools and nonprofit groups to manage, improve or conserve trees on public lands. “The city of O’Fallon has the unlucky honor of being included with all of the cities in the St.
Louis region that will be impacted by the emerald ash borer, or EAB,” said Landscape Manager Bob Deardeuff. “Due to the emerald ash borer, O’Fallon likely will lose all 247 ash trees on municipal grounds, including 133 trees in city parks. The city council decided to use city resources to proactively replace those trees. To accomplish this, the Landscape Division developed a plan for planting 300 new trees between 2016 and 2020. That way, the replacement trees will have a head start on growth before the first of the dying ash trees must be removed.” The 64 replacement trees chosen for the initial planting this year were selected for species diversity as well as their ability to thrive in city parks and to meet the needs of park visitors, such as for shade. The trees are fruitless sweet gum, honey locust, American linden, pin oak, columnar hornbeam, sugar maple and red maple.
St. Charles woman who struggles to breathe to stair climb for life-saving research Debbie Robbins, from St. Charles struggles to breathe every single day of her life. She suffers from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Still, for the fifth consecutive year, she will climb 40 flights of stairs in the American Lung Association in Missouri’s 2016 Fight for Air Climb on April 2. Why, one might ask? “To prove to myself that this disease is not going to kill me. I am going to fight for every breath. I don’t care how long it takes me to climb the 40 flights of stairs,” said Robbins. “The first year it took me almost an hour, and believe it or not, I didn’t come in last place. The next year it took me about 45 minutes. Even though I am not getting any better, I actually beat my own time. I am hoping I do that again this year,” she said. Her story is only one of dozens of inspirational and heart-tugging stories of participants at the Fight for Air Climb. A brief summary of some of the most inspiring stories are listed below, as well as more information about the climb. • Mike Dawson, from Granite City, Illinois, will climb in memory of his father who passed from lung cancer last year. He has participated in the
Fight for Air Climb for several years and has raised more than $50,000. • Patti Alvarez, from Florissant, will climb with her daughter Maria in memory of her dad, who passed away due to complications from asbestosis – a lung disease that occurs from breathing in asbestos fibers. • Krista Brugenhemke, from St. Peters, will climb in memory of her grandmother who passed from lung cancer. This will be her sixth consecutive year climbing in memory of their grandmother. Thousands of people from across the state and the mid-west will participate in the event. The 2016 Fight for Air Climb is a unique fundraising event for the American Lung Association in Missouri. Climbers help improve the lives of patients across the country and locally in Missouri. Almost ninety cents of every dollar raised goes directly to education, research and advocacy. Registration is open online at FightForAirClimb.org or by calling 314-645-5505. Registration is $30 until March 26 and $50 after. If registering on event day, the total cost is $160, which includes both registration and fundraising totals.
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Cottleville fire chief announces his retirement after 30 years of service The Cottleville Fire District board of directors announced after their meeting on Jan. 25, that Chief Rob Wylie notified them earlier this month of his intent to retire at the end of 2016. The board also announced that in accordance with the district’s succession plan, they have appointed Assistant Chief Dean Everett to the position of Fire Chief effective Feb. 1. Wylie will remain with the district in the capacity of Chief Operating Officer. He will manage the transition process and oversee the administrative functions of the district during the transition. “It has been one of the greatest honors of my career to work with the men and women of this
district,” Wylie said. “It is the mark of a strong, stable organization when we have capable, qualified leaders that have been developed from within our ranks that are ready to step up and lead the district forward” Wylie has served as chief since 2005 after serving 14 years with Central County Fire & Rescue and five years with the St. Charles Fire District. He added “30 years is a good career in this business. I am ready to take on some new challenges and spend more time with my family. I know the district is in great hands with Chief Everett at the helm.” Wylie’s official last day will be Dec. 30, 2016.
St. Charles County Assessor mails 2016 personal property assessment forms The St. Charles County Assessor mailed approximately 170,000 personal property assessment forms by Jan. 26. Assessments are due to the assessor by March 1. Individual personal property owners have the option to file their assessment online. "This site has made filing much more convenient for citizens," said Scott Shipman, St. Charles County Assessor. "Individual personal property owners can file online any time before the deadline and will receive an automatic confirmation once their assessment is received." Individual personal property owners will be able to file their assessment online once they have received their assessment form. Printed on the form is an E-filing website and unique secure access code for individual personal property owners to access their accounts. The E-filing website link will also be featured on the assessor's website,
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http://assessor.sccmo.org. Those who filed online in previous years should note that the unique secure code changes each year; the code printed on 2016 personal property assessment form should be used to access online accounts this year. Failure to comply with the state statutory deadline for filing assessment forms will result in a late assessment penalty up to $100. "The tax rate for everyone in the county is impacted when citizens do not declare their personal property," said Shipman. "Completion of the form by the deadline assures a fair and equitable distribution of the tax burden." Residents and businesses that do not receive a personal property assessment form can download blank forms from the assessor's website or can contact the St. Charles County Personal Property Office at 636-949-7420 or 1-800-8224012, ext. 7420.
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Join the St. Charles County Parks and RecreCome out to the park early to help park staff ation Department and Renewal by Andersen to build a life-sized eagle nest. The huge roost will be celebrate the return of the American Bald Eagles built in front of a natural scenic backdrop – the to Hideaway Harbor Park at 1550 Hideaway Har- mighty Mississippi River. When complete, it will bor Dr. in Portage Des Sioux from 9 a.m. to noon serve as the perfect photo booth for guests to step on Feb. 27, at the Bald Eagle Winter Watch pro- inside to take group pictures. gram. Get out and enWhile visiting the joy a morning of winter park, don’t forget to eagle-viewing and acparticipate in the fun tivities in the park. Fire scavenger hunt activity. rings will be set up in an Find all the items on the area of the park and hot short nature list and recocoa will be served to ceive a park tote bag to help combat the winter take home. Park guests chill. will learn about the hisDuring the Bald Eagle tory of the park, wildlife Winter Watch program, in the park, and more guests will look for miwhen they participate grating eagles in the in this family-friendly park through telescopes game. provided by the AstroHideaway Harbor Photo courtesy St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Dept. nomical Society of EastPark is a beautiful place Madison and Sydney Wieberg pose with eagle Louis and his handler ern Missouri and have Fred Abrolat. to visit and is home to the opportunity to see an many birds and wildlife American bald eagle up in the area. The 48-acre close and personal. Louis, the famous eagle from riverside park is a popular destination for fisherthe World Bird Sanctuary, will be on display from men and recreational boaters, and features spec9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Two handlers for the majestic tacular views of the Mississippi River and the scebird, Fred Abrolat and Jena Baumgarten, will also nic Alton bluffs. be available to answer questions and help educate To get to Hideaway Harbor Park from Highway the public about eagles, while showing off the 370 in St. Charles: take Highway 94 North to Grafsymbol of our great nation. ton Ferry Road (approximately eight miles). Turn “Over the years, we’ve seen spectacular views of left on Grafton Ferry Road and turn right on Poreagles soaring across the park sky, perched in large tage Road until you reach Sioux Drive. Turn left pecan trees in the park, and feeding off the Mis- on Sioux Drive into the park. sissippi River during our free eagle program,” said If inclement weather exists on day of event, call St. Charles County Parks Director Bettie Yahn- the park information hotline at 636-707-0011 or Kramer. visit www.stccparks.org for the program status.
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SCC Board of Trustees to begin search for college’s fourth president The St. Charles Community College Board of Trustees accepted the resignation of SCC President Ron Chesbrough, Ph.D., effective June 30. Chesbrough has accepted the presidency at Cazenovia College, a four-year private residential college near Syracuse, New York, beginning July 1. The board will begin meeting to outline the search process for SCC’s fourth president. “His communication skills and ability to work well with civic, business and educational leaders, as well as faculty, staff and students, has set him apart as an exceptional leader,” Mack said. “Cazenovia College is fortunate to have secured him as the institution’s next president.” Chesbrough began his tenure at SCC in October 2011. Since he arrived at the college, Chesbrough has launched a long-range planning effort, strengthened four-year institution partnerships, completed a reorganization of key areas to support
student success, and enhanced internal communications through the use of open forums, email updates, and a personal blog. Under his leadership, the college continued to enhance campus safety initiatives, including the hiring of a Title IX coordinator, and SCC was the recipient of the two largest financial gifts in its history. He has served on the boards of several civic organizations and is currently president of the Board of the St. Charles County Economic Development Center and is past president of the President’s and Chancellor’s Council of the Missouri Community College Association. “Selection of SCC’s next president is of the utmost criticality to the members of the Board of Trustees. On Jan. 30, we will begin our work to establish the Presidential Search Process,” Mack said.
Troy Air Evac base receives new aircraft The Troy Air Evac Lifeteam base has a new addition, and Base Pilot Supervisor Theo Kulczak could not be happier. The base opened in March 2002, and just recently welcomed a newly upgraded Bell 206 LongRanger. “The decision to upgrade the aircraft was made with an eye toward enhancing safety,” Kulczak said. The new aircraft is equipped with state-of-theart technology, including the Cobham HeliSAS/ Autopilot and Garmin 500H glass cockpit. The autopilot and Stability Augmentation System enhances flight safety by reducing the pilot workload and increasing flight stability. Together with the Garmin 650 and 500H (glass cockpit), the pilot is able to focus on other things outside the aircraft. “We are excited that the company continues to
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MOSAICS Missouri Festival for the Arts announces 2016 call to entry MOSAICS, Missouri Festival for the Arts, announces their call to entry for their 22nd Annual Arts Festival event, taking place Sept. 16-18 in historic St. Charles. Join approximately 100 juried and invited artists at this annual Arts Festival, which is a family-friendly weekend event with activities for everyone, including fantastic art, great entertainment and the opportunity for children to create their own artwork. The MOSAICS organization is accepting applications for the 2016 event, now through the May 1 deadline. Juried artists will be notified no later than May 20 and booth fees will be due to the arts organization upon invitation and acceptance to the festival by June 19: Artist Mediums – The 22nd Annual MOSAICS Festival for the Arts is limited to approximately 100 juried artists in varied media including painting, clay, sculpture, photography, print making, pastels, drawing, wood, jewelry, metalwork, glass, art to wear and mixed media. Event Promotion – The MOSAICS Festival is promoted to the art-buying public via newspapers, radio, television, billboards, signage and social media across the St. Louis metropolitan area. Prizes – $5,000 in cash prizes will be awarded to participating artists. Fees – Jury fees are $30, and Booth fees are $295 for a single booth, with corner and double booths
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East-West Gateway board passes resolution petitioning Congress to restore Federal Equitable Sharing Program At its Jan. 27 meeting, the Board of Directors of the East-West Gateway Council of Governments unanimously passed a resolution petitioning United States Senators and Representatives from Missouri and Illinois to take action to restore the Federal Equitable Sharing Program. The program was suspended by the U.S. Department of Justice on Dec. 21, 2015, as part of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016. The total combined rescission is $1.2 billion. “On behalf of the men and women of law enforcement and the citizens of the region, I would like to thank the East-West Gateway Board for passing this resolution and recognizing how important it is to our region, and the country, to restore this program,” said St. Charles County Police Chief David Todd. “The program is a vital piece in how law enforcement on both local and federal levels investigate and fight crime in our communities.”
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O’Fallon’s new Public Art Survey seeks feedback on incorporating public art into city landscapes Could art in public places make the city of O’Fallon more attractive to city residents and visitors? If so, what kind of art would work best, and where should it be put? The city aims to find out what O’Fallon residents and business owners think with the help of the “O’Fallon Public Art Survey,” available through the city’s website, www.ofallon.mo.us as well as O’Fallon’s Parks and Recreation webpages. Respondents also can go directly to www.surveygizmo. com/s3/2532723/O-FallonPublic-Art-Survey. The survey was designed by St. Louis-based Via Partnership, LLP, and commissioned by O’Fallon’s Convention & Visitor’s Bureau. Via is a consulting group which has facilitated public art projects for clients throughout the U.S. and Canada, including the cities of Vancouver, British Columbia, the Port of San Diego, California, and Reston, Virginia. Among the company’s local clients are the cities of St. Louis, Clayton and Chesterfield. “The survey takes just a few minutes to com-
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plete, and it’s for anyone who lives, works and plays in O’Fallon,” said Darren Granaas, O’Fallon’s Cultural Arts Coordinator. “The questions are easy to answer with space for comments. One question includes photos of public art projects from all over the country, including Missouri, and asks the respondent to pick up to three that are ‘visually interesting’ and that could work well in O’Fallon.”
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Coldwell Banker Gundaker independent sales associates donate to Five Acres Animal Shelter Jennifer, Jeannie and Rich Piglowski, independent sales associates at Coldwell Banker Gundaker’s Hwy 94 at Mid-Rivers office presented a check for $5,800 to Five Acres Animal Shelter, St. Charles County’s only no-kill shelter. Committed to helping families and man’s best friend find a home, the Piglowski family annually pledges $100 per closed listing to Five Acres Animal Shelter. “We love giving back to the communities we serve,” says Jennifer Piglowki, independent sales associate affiliated with Coldwell Banker Gundaker Hwy 94 at Mid Rivers office. “We adopted two dogs ourselves from Five Acres Animal Shelter, and they have become a wonderful part of our family. We make this annual contribution to help more pets without families to find forever homes.” Five Acres Animal Shelter is a non-profit organization. The shelter does not receive government funding and relies solely on private and corporate contributions, both monetary and supplies. To learn more about this no-kill shelter
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St. Peters Walmart Neighborhood Markets open doors to community Members of the St. Peters community and lo- Neighborhood Market will offer the convenience cal dignitaries gathered Jan. 27 to commemorate of fuel. “The Neighborhood Market concept is perfect the much-anticipated grand openings of the city’s new Walmart Neighborhood Markets. The new for people on the go,” said Shane Jordan, manager of the Sutters Mill stores, located at 45 SutRoad Neighborhood ters Mill Road and 3031 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, Market location. “Associates at my store mark the introduction of and at the Mid Rivers Walmart’s small-format Mall Drive location Neighborhood Market have worked hard to concept to the St. Louis prepare the stores for area. At approximately today’s grand open41,000 square feet in size, ings, and we’re excited the markets are designed to respond to customers’ Submitted photo to unveil this conveevolving needs for quick (From left) Michael Shea; Scott Tate, Mayor Len Pagano, John nient, new shopping and easy access to fresh Sanders, Shane Jordan and Terri Violet. experience in the St. Peters community.” produce, groceries and Each St. Peters Neighborhood Market has hired pharmacy and everyday essentials. Combined, the stores will also employ approximately 190 approximately 95 associates, creating approxifull- and part-time associates. mately 190 jobs in the area. Combined with the Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, both existing Walmart Supercenter on Jungermann St. Peters Neighborhood Markets will feature road, which has approximately 300 associates on full grocery departments with affordable fresh staff, Walmart now employs nearly 500 associates produce, meat, pantry staples and organic food in St. Peters alone. options. In addition, the Mid Rivers Mall Drive
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Fort Zumwalt performers, technicians shine at state thespians conference Congratulations to all of the Fort Zumwalt students who participated in the Missouri State Thespians Conference which offers performers as well as stage technicians the opportunity to compete, earn scholarships and attend workshops. At the conference, each of the four Fort Zumwalt high school chapters of the International Thespians Society retained its Honor Troupe status, a reflection not just of their work in the theatre, but also in the community. Other group recognition
included West High’s Improv team, which earned a Superior rating and was one of the top two teams in the state in the annual Improv Olympics, and North High’s Tech Team, which won the Overall State Championship in the Tech Challenge. North Middle School’s Junior ITS troupe was recognized with a Superior rating in the Group Musical Individual Event. The troupe qualified to attend the International Thespian Festival this summer in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Group Musical
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number included Sarah Bacon, Morgan Bartold, Olivia DeRubeis, Rylee Fryer, Nate Johnson, Kameron King, Casey Mead, Claire Schwalb, Amber Teson, Connor Triplett and Zoe Willard. All of the event winners will also be invited to showcase their talents at Fine Arts Advocacy Day on Feb. 10 in Jefferson City. Other winners: North High’s Zach Brunkhorst was once again selected to Stage Manage for the Page to Stage event, and was selected as the Assistant Stage Manager for the 2017 All-State production of “Iphigenia.” North High’s Tessa Knopf, Krysta Fitzgerald, Madison Crosswhite, Natalie Irlmeier and Olivia Thompson brought home a Superior rating in Group Musical. North High’s Ally Jones, Bailey Robischeau, Brooke Teson and Cameron Wulfert also brought home a Superior Rat-
Photo courtesy Fort Zumwalt School District North Middle School Junior International Thespians Troupe, which earned a trip to the national conference.
ing in Group Acting and were invited to perform for the 2,000 conference delegates at the IE Showcase. North High’s Tech Team had a strong showing. Jake Wilson, Luke Schrand, Ashton Green and Laura Sigmund taking third place in Fold A Drop and Ash-
ton taking second place in Light Hang and Focus. State Champions included Laura Sigmund in Sew a Button, Laura and Molly Engel in the Costume Quick Change, and for the third year in a row, Luke Schrand took first place in Knot Tying with a time of 9.5 seconds.
Fort Zumwalt School District kindergarten registration to open March 3 On March 3, registration will open for incoming kindergarteners at Dardenne, Emge, Hawthorn, J. L. Mudd, Mid Rivers, Mount Hope, Ostmann, Pheasant Point, Progress South, Rock Creek, St. Peters, Twin Chimneys and Westhoff Elementary Schools. Registration for Flint Hill Elementary will take place at Mount Hope. To be eligible for kindergarten, a child must have reached the age of five years on or before July 31. Children who have not attended kindergarten in the Fort Zumwalt School District and have reached the age of six years on or before July 31, may register for the first grade on the same date and at the same locations. A valid birth certificate, proof of residency and immunization records must be presented at the time of registration. At this time, the child’s parent or guardian will receive a packet of information including a physical examination form, which should be returned on or before the first school day. All kindergarten students are required to have a completed immunization record, including three doses of Hepatitis B vaccine. The Hepatitis B vaccination series requires a six month time span and must be completed, or in progress, before the first day
of classes. Students must have completed all immunizations or, at the minimum, be “in progress” with their immunizations to be permitted to attend the first day of school. Immunizations may be scheduled through the St. Charles County Health Department at 1650 Boonslick in St. Charles, 636-949-1857. Kindergarten screening appointments are completed separately from registration. Early screening is beneficial toward preparing your child for kindergarten. Your child’s kindergarten screening will provide information in the areas of large/small motor skills, speech/language skills, and concept knowledge. A vision and hearing screening will also be completed. This process takes approximately one hour and is a free service to all Fort Zumwalt families. To schedule a kindergarten screening, please call 636-4748445. Day and evening appointments are available. Kindergarten developmental information and a goodie bag will be passed out to participating families. Parents who are unable to register their child March 3 should complete the registration process at their child’s school no later than June 1.
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Moore On Life
Snowzilla Winter storm time is upon us and with it comes fear and a greatly increased sale of eggs, bread, milk and adult beverages. “Thank you Mother Nature,” said the farmer, baker, dairyman and Alcoholics Anonymous. It’s funny how fear occurs every time there’s a rumor of that dreaded white stuff. And no, I am not talking about my thighs in shorts during springtime, although that causes similar panic and a run on sunglasses at the local eyewear store. The fear is that seasonal special surprise – snow. Snow has been terrifying the mild climate states for decades. But never has it caused more anxiety than since the invention of the television news reporter. These people take to the streets at the first sign of the fluff and build up the hysteria to a fever pitch. It’s entertaining to those of us who have lived in the frigid regions of the states. I survived years in Michigan where glaciers, avalanches and polar bear sightings were a typical Tuesday in June. It made me tough and unafraid of the flurries. I shouldn’t be cruel, but it’s a bit comical to see the under-preparedness of areas not used to a sprinkling of winter. First, the weatherman gets overcome with giddiness. He finally has his moment in the spotlight and, by thunder, is going to squeeze every morsel of airtime out of it. Expect nonstop weather coverage and all television programs to be interrupted by any traumatizing
flake sightings. Next, the cub news reporters are sent out to brave the brutal elements. The senior reporters are no fools and stay inside under the intense warm lights where their extremities will not face frostbite or amputation. The cub typically starts out at some lone street corner. She carries a ruler then dips down to measure the snow and shrieks out that the storm has reached a record-breaking inch of accumulation. Afterwards, she is promptly trampled by herds of pedestrians packing sacks of eggs, bread and milk; the ones lugging adult beverages have stumbled and fallen into snow banks. One thing’s for sure. You can bet the store shelves will be stripped barer than Miley Cyrus’ anatomy during the VMA awards ceremony – now that’s the kind of special surprise we should really fear! 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.
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Crossword Puzzle Theme: Super Bowl ACROSS 1. October stones 6. “The ____ bone’s connected to the back bone” 9. Show appreciation 13. Set to zero 14. Down Under bird 15. James Blunt’s “____ Beautiful” 16. Actor Owen 17. Credit card rate 18. Bone-chilling 19. To begin with 21. *NFL Comissioner 23. Doh, re, mi, fa, ____, la, ti, doh 24. Beacon light 25. Actors’ group 28. First name in jeans 30. Russian grandmaster 35. Heidi’s shoe 37. Bulgarian money 39. Actress Watts 40. Indian music 41. 100 centimes 43. *Teams have an offensive and defensive one for the game 44. Frenchman’s love 46. Charlie “Bird” Parker’s sax 47. Pop group “’N ____” 48. *Like Super Bowl 50 50. Virginia Institute of Marine Science 52. Epitome of easiness 53. Margarita fruit 55. Throw one under it? 57. *Expensive big game purchase 61. *Three-time Super Bowl MVP 65. Some are bright 66. Chain letters 68. Defier 69. Mr. Ed’s remark 70. Young newt 71. Do like phoenix 72. Sunbathes 73. High or low card 74. “The Second Coming” poet
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DOWN 1. Black and white “killer” 2. Fox coat, e.g. 3. “Clueless” catch phrase 4. *Played this year at ____ Stadium 5. End of “cholesterol” 6. Asia’s “____ of the Moment” 7. Rascal 8. Rid of impurities
9. Like most U.S. campuses 10. A siren’s song, e.g. 11. Seed cover 12. Banana skin 15. Beefeater 20. Elf perch 22. Acorn producer 24. Mollusks with two shells hinged together 25. Scrawny one 26. Remember this battle 27. “Taras Bulba” author 29. Wang or Bradley 31. *Walter Payton does it in “The Super Bowl Shuffle” 32. Tissue growth 33. Yemeni neighbor 34. *Given name of man the trophy is named after 36. Cheap trinket
38. Not in favor 42. Fast food option 45. Dog stand staple 49. Jodie Foster’s ‘08 movie “____’s Island” 51. *Game day 54. Mythological princess of Colchis 56. Fixed look 57. Not a word? 58. One of #65 Across 59. Bit attachment 60. Links to a posted photo 61. First one on a ship 62. Pavarotti’s song 63. Hitler’s Eagle’s ____ 64. Aphrodite’s lover 67. *Represented last year by Seahawks
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Women’s fast pitch softball at St. Charles Community College The College (SCC) instituted softball as a competitive in 1997. The Cougar softball team is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). SCC competes in the Midwest Community College Athletic Association (MCCAC) and the Region 16 District. Since it’s inception as a NJCAA certified sport, the St. Charles Community College softball team has won multiple MCCAC championships. The Lady Cougars have also participated in the NJCAA Division I National Tournament, placing as high as seventh. Several St. Charles Community College softball players have earned MCCAC All Conference honors. The season starts March 3 at the college. Go to StChas.edu for all the details ~~~Always exciting action Lindenwood baseball moves up in poll The Lindenwood University baseball team was picked to finish fourth in the 2016 MIAA Baseball Preseason Coaches’ Poll. Lindenwood finished seventh in the MIAA last season with a 27-25 overall record, and an even 16-16 MIAA record. The Lions defeated Central Missouri in the final series of the season to earn a berth in the conference tournament. Lindenwood made it to the conference tournament for the first time since entering the MIAA, but a loss in the final game of a three-game series against Emporia State halted the post-season run. Go to www.LindenwoodLions.com for more information. ~~~Drew Morris / Graduate Assistant for Sports Information Baseball players wanted The 24th annual Frontier League Tryout Camp and Draft will be held on April 25 and 26 at The Corn Crib in Normal, Illinois, home of the Normal CornBelters. All 12 Frontier League teams will be represented at the workouts, and scouts from multiple Major League Baseball teams also attend. The workouts feature a 60-yard dash, fielding and throwing drills for infielders, outfielders and catchers; and batting practice for position players and pitching from the mound.
“The League tryout and draft provides players who are looking for a serious opportunity in pre-season camps. Year in and out draft picks compete for jobs on opening day rosters. It provides league managers the chance to get a relatively long-term look at potential needs,” said Rascals Manager Steve Brook. For more information go to FrontierLeague. com. ~~~Looking for the next major leaguer Go to spring training with UMSL Join fellow University of Missouri-St. Louis alumni and cheer on the St. Louis Cardinals at Spring Training 2016. Once again, UMSL is flying coast to coast with our beloved Redbirds for a dynamic match-up in Fort Myers and Jupiter. Each UMSL ticket holder will receive a limited edition St. Louis Cardinals - UMSL baseball cap. St. Louis Cardinals vs. Boston Red Sox, March 19, JetBlue Park, Fort Myers, FL at 1:05 p.m. St. Louis Cardinals vs. Miami Marlins, March 20, Roger Dean Stadium, Jupiter, FL at 1:05 p.m. Cost of ticket for each individual game includes admission to the game and a limited edition Cardinals - UMSL baseball cap. To get more information, visit UMSLalumni. org/springtraining2016. ~~~Smell the hot dogs and popcorn in Florida
I will be broadcasting on 590 KFNS every Saturday from 9-11 a.m. a Health and Wellness show starting Feb. 6. Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.com, among many other activities.
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f you are like most Americans, you might have lapsed a little on your New Year’s resolution to eat healthier. Getting back on track is easy and guilt-free, and can be done with just a few steps. Celebrity chef and registered dietitian Diane Henderiks offers three simple ways to help you get back on the right track and make sure you are eating the right foods: • Eliminate sugary drinks, like soda, as they don’t offer any nutritional value. • Identify ways to reduce the amount of food you eat, as we all tend to eat more than we need to. • Most importantly, limit the amount of carbohydrates you eat – this means trying to reduce the amounts of pastas, breads and sugars you are consuming – and focus on eating more fiber-rich vegetables, healthy fats and optimal protein. “It’s easy to transform your favorite meals into healthy, lowcarb meals that are rich in flavors and will satisfy you,” Henderiks said. Henderiks has transformed some of her favorite meals into low-carb deliciousness for each meal of the day, including dessert, because you can still enjoy your favorite sweets and all of their great flavors with a few twists that make them healthier. Living a low-carb lifestyle can also be effective in helping you lose and keep off unwanted weight – just in time for spring. Find more recipes that make it easy to eat low-carb all year long at Atkins.com.
Luscious Lemon Squares Serves: 16
Ingredients: Crust: 1/2 cup almond or hazelnut meal 1/2 cup coconut flour 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon pinch of salt 1 T natural sugar replacement 3 T melted butter 1 T pure vanilla extract Filling: 1/4 2 T 4 1/2
cup coconut flour natural sugar replacement large eggs cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice
To make crust, in large bowl, combine almond meal, coconut flour, cinnamon, salt and sweetener. Add melted butter and vanilla extract. Combine all ingredients together and press dough evenly into bottom of baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes, until lightly golden around edges. Remove from oven and set aside. To make filling, stir coconut flour and sweetener together. Whisk in eggs and lemon juice. Pour filling into crust and bake 10-15 minutes, until golden around edges. Let cool at room temperature then refrigerate a minimum of 2 hours before cutting into squares.
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large Portobello mushroom caps olive oil (about 3 links) sweet Italian turkey sausage, removed from casing chopped baby spinach salsa (jarred or Quick Tomato Salsa recipe) eggs avocado, peeled and sliced thinly cup shredded cheddar cheese tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
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Directions: Heat oven to 350 F. Line 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
Mexican Stuffed Breakfast Portobello Mushroom Ingredients: 2 1 teaspoon 10 ounces 1 cup 1/2 cup 2 1/2 1/2 1
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Directions: Heat oven to 400 F. Place mushrooms, smooth side up, on baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake 10 minutes. Remove from oven and place mushroom caps smooth side up on platter lined with paper towels to drain some of the water. In medium frying pan, heat oil over medium heat. Brown sausage and break into small pieces with back of wooden spoon while cooking. Stir in spinach and salsa. Transfer mixture to mixing bowl to cool slightly. Carefully separate egg yolks then place whites in one bowl and yolks in 2 separate small bowls. Beat egg whites with fork. On baking sheet lined with parchment paper, place mushrooms smooth side down. Place half of avocado slices under mushrooms. Add egg whites and cheddar cheese to sausage mixture and combine well. Divide mixture in half and stuff into Portobello caps on top of avocado. For each mushroom, make well in center of sausage mixture large enough for egg yolk. Bake 10 minutes and carefully pour yolk into each well. Bake until yolks are set, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro before serving.
Quick Tomato Salsa Ingredients: 1 tomato, cored and diced 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro sprinkle of ground cumin sprinkle of garlic powder 1 lime wedge, juice only salt and pepper, to taste Directions: In mixing bowl, combine tomato, onion and cilantro. Season with cumin, garlic, lime juice, salt and pepper, to taste.
Waldorf Chicken Salad in Lettuce Cups Serves: 2
Ingredients: 1/4 cup 1/2 cup 1 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon 1 teaspoon 2 cups
Greek yogurt mayonnaise rice wine vinegar dry mustard dried thyme pinch of salt freshly ground black pepper cooked, skinless chicken breast, coarsely chopped
1 rib 1/4 1/4 1/2 cup 4 1 tablespoon
celery, diced English cucumber, diced apple, washed, peeled and diced toasted, chopped walnuts large Boston lettuce leaves, rinsed and patted dry Parmesan cheese
Directions: In medium mixing bowl, whisk together yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, thyme, salt and pepper. Fold in chicken, celery, cucumber, apple and walnuts. Place 2 lettuce leaves on each plate and spoon 1/4 of chicken salad into each cup. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.
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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS Feb. 4: Signing Day event
National Signing Day event for St. Dominic High School in O’Fallon will be held in the Fallon Family Center beginning at 7:15 a.m.
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. 6: Talent show auditions
We Love St. Charles (WLSC), will host auditions for their third annual Lights of St. Charles Talent Show. After a round of auditions, those chosen will perform at the March 6 event. All proceeds from Ticket sales will go towards WLSC’s goal to love the city of St. Charles by mentoring impoverished families and at-risk youth through family support and intervention, homeless prevention, and job training. Interested performers need to go to www.welovestcharles.com to register to audition. Winners at the event will be scored by celebrity judges who include Pat McGonigle from KSDK 5, Kim Underwood from Joy FM, Tammy Hunt from Rhythm Music & Performing Arts and Joe Alsobrook from Lindenwood University. Contact Nancy Strebe at nancy@welovestcharles. com for any questions regarding the Talent Show or We Love St. Charles.
Feb. 6: Comedy night
Comedians Paul Varghese and Lafayette Wright will headline St. Charles Community College’s Comedy Night. The show begins at 7 p.m. in the theater of the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building on the SCC campus in Cottleville. The show is rated PG-13. Tickets are $10 for the general public and $5 for SCC students with a valid ID. Purchase tickets online at stchastickets.com or through the SCC box office at 636-922-8050. For more information, including information about group rates, contact Mandi Smith, SCC student activities coordinator, at 636-922-8469 or asmith@stchas.edu.
Feb. 6: Mardi Gras party
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of the year – the Foundations Of Love Mardi Gras Party at the Stegton Regency Banquet Center in St. Charles. This festive dinner auction serves as the charity’s largest fundraising effort of the year, and assists local men and women with developmental disabilities. Mardi Gras Party festivities begin at 6 p.m. with a silent auction and open bar. Dinner is served at 7 p.m. and the oral auction starts at 8:30 p.m. It’s an exciting night of good food, fun, fellowship and the opportunity for guests to bid on a pair of diamond earrings, autographed sports memorabilia, wine baskets and much more. To purchase tickets visit www.foundationsoflove. org or call 636-477-1800 for more information.
Feb. 6: Recycling event
If you’ve got outdated or broken electronics and appliances cluttering up your home, bring them on down to O’Fallon’s Electronics and Appliance Recycling Event from 8 a.m. to noon. The drop-off is free except for certain televisions (see the fee chart below) and open to everyone including schools, churches and businesses. To participate, bring your items to the T.R. Hughes Ballpark west-side parking lot, located at the corner of Tom Ginnever Ave. and T.R. Hughes Blvd. in O’Fallon. Additional 2016 dates for the bi-monthly event are April 9, June 18, Aug. 13, Oct. 8 and Dec. 3. Recycle almost any item with an electrical cord or that takes a battery. Please do not bring: smoke detectors, glass lamps, light bulbs, VHS tapes or alkaline batteries. LED/LCD TVs can be dropped off, free. However, a fee will be charged for each cathode ray tube (CRT) television set: $20 per 26-inch or less CRT TV, $40 per 27-inch or larger CRT TV, $50 per wooden console or true big screen/projection TV. For more information visit www.ofallon.mo.us/ electronics-recycling or call Environmental Services at 636-272-0477.
Feb. 6: Daddy daughter dance
The Sparrow’s Nest of the metro St. Louis area is hosting their third annual Daddy Daughter Dance fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. at Old Hickory Golf Club at1 Dye Club Drive in St. Peters. Dads and daughters will experience an enchanting evening with knights, princesses, carriage rides and memories that will last a lifetime. The event is specially designed to appeal to princesses from age 2 through 12. Dress is royal attire. All proceeds benefit The Sparrow’s Nest Maternity Home. Opportunities for sponsorship start at just $150. Event tickets are $100 per daddy and daughter, with ticket cost decreasing for each additional child. For more information on sponsorship and to purchase tickets, visit www.thesparrowsneststl.org.
Feb. 8: Blood drive
Blood drive to take place at SunRise UMC from 3:30-7:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment contact the SunRise office at 636-978-2727 or log on to www.bloodcenterimpact.org. Walk-ins always welcome.
Feb. 9: Pancake Day
For over 50 years the St. Charles Kiwanis Club has held their Pancake Day on Fat Tuesday. This year it will be from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. at Blanchette Memorial Hall. Advance tickets are $7 & $8 at the door for adults and $5 for children. We will be serving all you can eat pancakes and sausage. You can buy tickets in advance by calling John Pallardy at 636-946-7088 or from any Kiwanis Club member. All the proceeds go to supporting the St. Charles area youth.
Feb. 9: Fat Tuesday Pancake Dinner
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. 10: Stained glass tour
Feb. 13: Seniors dinner
Please join us for a pancake and sausage dinner hosted by Boy Scout Troop 968. Dinner will be served from 5 – 8 p.m. at Morning Star Church at 1600 Feise Road in Dardenne Prairie. Tickets may be purchased at the door; $5 for ages 10 and under, $7 for ages 11 and up. For more information, please contact Chris Long, long.chris87@ gmail.com The St. Louis region is home to one of America’s best-known stained glass and mosaic companies and the city of St. Peters day trip tour promises to be an interesting day as we trace the evolution of stained glass in our area. On this trip, we’ll explore St. John Nepomuk, St. Francis de Sales, St. Francis Xavier, St. Mark’s Episcopal, Hope UCC and St. Gabriel’s. We’ll have lunch at local favorite, St. Raymond’s Maronite Cathedral. To register for this trip, contact the registration desk at the St. Peters Rec-Plex at 636-9392386, ext. 1400. The tour costs $80, which includes transportation, lunch, donations, gratuities and guide. Please note, this trip involves some walking; comfortable shoes are recommended. For questions, please contact the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre at 636397-6903, ext. 1624. To learn more or download a flyer of all 2016 tours, go to www.stpetersmo.net/day-trips-andtours.com.
Feb. 10: Public hearing
The city of O’Fallon will conduct a public hearing beginning at 3 p.m. at the O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall) at 100 North Main Street in O’Fallon, concerning the Fiscal Year 2015 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for the O’Fallon Community Development Block Grant Program. For more information, contact Public Assistance Specialist Alexis Jaegers in the Communications Department at 636-379-5411 or ajaegers@ofallon.mo.us.
Feb. 11: Dinner theater
The Fort Zumwalt North Student Council and the Panther Players invite local senior citizens for a free night of dinner theatre from 5:30 - 9 p.m. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. in the commons at Fort Zumwalt North High School at 1230 Tom Ginnever Ave. in O’Fallon. Following dinner, guests will enjoy the FZN production of “Murder’s in the Heir.” Who killed Simon Starkweather? You get to decide! To make a reservation please call 636-542-7022.
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
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: Theater performance
Young People’s Theatre will perform “Hairy Tale Rock” in the Daniel J. Conoyer Social Sciences Building auditorium on the St. Charles Community College campus. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. Performances will be at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at stchastickets.com or by calling 636-922-8233.
Feb. 20: Taste of Vegas
Tickets are now on sale for the O’Fallon Chamber’s 4th Annual Taste of Vegas casino night presented by Krey Distributing. The event will take place at the O’Fallon City Hall Gymnasium located at 100 North Main Street in O’Fallon. This black tie optional evening will begin at 6 p.m. with food samplings from the area’s finest establishments along with wine, beer and spirit tastings. Then from 7:30 to 10 p.m. attendees will be able to try their luck on several casino tables that will be available, including Black Jack, Poker/Texas Hold’em, Craps, and Roulette. Guest will then be able to trade in their winnings for raffle tickets for a chance to win some great prizes that will be drawn at 10:30 p.m. concluding the evening. General Admission is $45 per person and includes tastings from O’Fallon’s finest restaurants, drinks, two raffle entries, $5,000 in gaming money and live entertainment with dancing. Tickets must be purchased in advance by calling 636-240-1818 or online at www.OFallonChamber.org/ Casino. No one under 21 will be admitted and tickets will not be sold the evening of the event.
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 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. 20: 25 cent auction
This fundraiser is a 25 cent auction for the South Middle School eighth-grade trip to Washington D.C. and New York. Doors open at 6 p.m. and auction is from 7 – 9 p.m. at the Lutheran High School (gym) at 5100 Mexico Road in St. Peters. Paddles may be purchased for $5 (bring your quarters for auction) or $25 for an “ALL IN” (quarters are not needed for auction). A paddle can be reserved by calling 314-368-7811. We have numerous vendors, silent auctions, 50/50, heads or tails and a door prize. Everyone is welcome.
Feb. 21: Smoked sausage supper
Don’t miss out on Zion’s annual allyou-can-eat Sausage Supper featuring delicious whole-hog smoked pork sausage, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, applesauce and scrumptious desserts. Dine-in and carry-out meals are served from 12 until 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $4 for children 6 through 12; ages fiveand-under are free (child care available). Carry-outs are also available for folks on the go. Zion Lutheran Church is located at 3866 S. Old Highway 94 in St. Charles, just east of Hwy 364 (Page Extension) at the Woodstone Drive exit.
Feb. 26: Art exhibition
St. Charles Community College will display artworks by select graduate students from Fontbonne University, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville and Washington University. Participating artists include Nicole Benner, Jonathan Berger, Ken Clay, David Dolak, Carrie Gillen, Kahlil Irving, Joshua Osburg, Yvonne Osei and Kelsie Ward. The MFA Invitational exhibition runs through Feb. 26. The exhibition is free and open to the public. The gallery hours are 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday. The gallery is located in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building. Parking for patrons is free in the campus Blue and Yellow lots.
Feb. 27: Seniors dinner
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.
March 5: Seniors dinner
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 6: Folk-gospel concert
If you are a fan of Christian folk-gospel music with a contemporary flair, coupled with artful storytelling, you won’t want to miss an evening with singer, songwriter and novelist, Andrew Peterson. Peterson will perform at Zion Lutheran Church at 3866 Harvester Road in St. Charles, MO at 6 p.m. Ticket prices are $15 general admission; $10 for children grades 1-8; free for children age 5 and under. Tickets are available at the church office or at the door. Tickets are also available on-
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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 12: Legacy Ball
Community Living, Inc. will once again recognize the many positive contributions made by two local leaders, whose dedicated efforts are benefiting individuals with disabilities across St. Charles County, as the organization hosts its 16th annual Legacy Ball event at the St. Charles Convention Center. The event will kick off at 6 p.m., and feature a four-course wine dinner, oral and silent auctions, live music and the presentation of the organization’s Legacy Award and the Community Volunteer of the Year Award. Proceeds from the ball, which is one of St. Charles County’s premier gala events, benefit over 900 individuals and their families that are served by Community Living. Tickets for the gala are available at www.legacyball2016.eventbrite.com or by calling the Development Department at 636-970-2800. Tickets can be purchased for $125. Tables seat ten. A number of sponsorship and advertising opportunities are also available. For information on tickets, sponsorships and other general event details, visit www. cliservices.org.
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 19: Easter egg hunt
The Lake Saint Louis Parks and Recreation Department, The Meadows Shopping Center, and The Lake Saint Louis Mother’s Club have teamed up to sponsor an Easter egg hunt from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at The Meadows Shopping Center. It includes bounce houses, pony rides, face painting, a balloon artist, games, activities and much more! Children ages 10 and under can participate in the always popular Easter egg hunts. Don’t forget to bring your cans for the Mother’s Club canned food donation box.
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 636-397-6903, ext. 1624.
June 29: Shred event
1st Advantage Bank is having a shred event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 240 Salt Lick Rd. in St. Peters. There will be barbecue and an opportunity to declutter your files. This event is free to the public.
Ongoing Events Wednesdays: Talk
Veterans
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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.
1st Monday: Gardeners of St. Charles County Monthly Meeting 6:30pm. Location varies. 314.304.7480.
1st Monday: St.Charles County Council of the Blind meetings
Business meetings are held on the first Monday of each month (second Monday in September due to Labor Day ) unless otherwise specified. No 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.
Every Monday: St. Peters Rotary Club
Noon at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. www.stpetersrotary.org.
Every Monday: Seasoned Eye Carvers Meeting
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: Lions Club meeting
St. Peters Lions Club meets the first and third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. in Old Town St. Peters on Park Street.
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
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.
Last Tuesday of every month, St. Charles American Legion Post 312 spaghetti dinner.
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
6:30pm at Sunrise Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimney Blvd. Info: Barb at 636.978.5930.
Every Tuesday: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles
Noon-1pm at Bogey Hills Country Club, 1120 Country Club Rd. in St.Charles.
Every Tuesday: St. Charles Optimist Club Noon-1pm at Pio’s Restaurant.
Every Tuesday: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 1-4pm Free. Quilt for local charities. No sewing experience required.
What’s Happening
Every Wednesday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Basketball
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 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
Toastmasters
5pm, tee off at 5:30 pm at Heritage of Hawk Ridge. www.lakesaintlouis.com, under the parks and recreation section.
7pm at the Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon. Info: 636.379.2505.
Every Wednesday: Charity Bingo
Every Tuesday: Meeting
Every Tuesday: Gateway Spotlight ChorUS
7:15-9:45pm at First United Methodist Church, 801 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles. Info: www.gatewayspotlight. org or 636.256.6823.
Tuesdays: St. Louis Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association Male Caregiver Experience
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.
Tuesdays & Thursdays: Get Fit Exercise Classes 9-10am and 5:30-6:30pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall, New Melle. 314.369.6521.
Tuesdays and Fridays: TaeKwonDo Ministry
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.
Every Wednesday: Cribbage Club
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.
6:45pm VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. 636.272.1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org.
Every Wednesday. Kiwanis Club of Harvester monthly meeting.
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.
2nd Wednesday: Free Financial Education- Money Matters 6:30pm at the O’Fallon Family YMCA. PNC Bank and The O’Fallon Family YMCA have partnered to provide monthly free financial education courses for members of the community. Info (including a list of topics): call PNC Bank at 636.272.2449.
Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly
Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the parish hall of Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church at 907 Jungermann Rd. in St. Peters. TOPS is a national non-profit weight-loss organization that supports its members in attaining their goal weight. There is no cost for the first meeting. All are welcome. Weighins begin at 9 a.m. Contact Judy Bauer at 636-541-2263 for further information.
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3rd Thursdays: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 Meeting
7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters. Those who served in any branch between 1962 and 1975 are welcome.
Every Thursday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Quilters
9am-2pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Members do hand quilting to quilts of any size for donation that is given to various church supported charities. No experience is necessary to join the group. For more information, contact Vickie Young at 636.928.7348, or Brenda Kenny at 636.240.3753.
Thursdays: Rotary Club breakfast
Every Thursday at 7:30 a.m., except the last Thursday of the month, the O’Fallon Rotary Club meets for breakfast at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church Gym at 8945 Veterans Memorial Parkway in O’Fallon. We are a fraternal group that does good in the community and worldwide while having fun.
Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of St. Peters 6:30am at IHOP (3851 Veteran’s Memorial Pkwy St. Peters). 636.328.4941.
Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon
11:45am Meets at JJ’s Restaurant in O’Fallon. Info: www.ofkiwanis.com.
Thursdays: Rotary Club meeting
The O’Fallon Rotary Club is now meeting at its new location, The Rendezvous Café at 217 South Main St. at 7:30 a.m. every Thursday. We welcome existing and potential members to visit and have breakfast with us. www.ofallonmo.rotary-clubs.org
Every Thursday: Yoga at The St. Charles County Family YMCA
7-7:55pm Any level. Info: 636.928.1928.
Every Thursday: O’Fallon Rotary Club Breakfast
7:30am, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8945 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. in O’Fallon. All Rotarians or interested parties are welcome.
2nd and 4th Thursdays: Alexander Chapter #242 Order of the Eastern Star Meetings 7:30pm, St. Charles Masonic Lodge, 2051 Collier Corporate Parkway in St. Charles.
3rd Thursday of each month: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 meetings 7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters.
3rd Thursday of the month, Ladies Night Out
Cottleville Crafts, Etc..., 5335 Highway N in Cottleville. Vinyl design class. For more information, call 636.441.2700 or visit www.cottlevillecrafts.com. 2nd & 4th Thursday: Alexander Chapter 242/Eastern Star St. Charles Masonic Lodge, 2051 Collier Corporate Parkway, St. Charles. 636.577.0056.
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