CNSTC: February 17, 2016

February 17, 2016

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Photo by Brett Auten Katie Fiscus, graphic artist with the St. Charles City-County Library District, showcases the homepage of Ask Allison, an interactive health and wellness blog that will expand the district’s consumer health information services, partnerships, and programs to new audiences.

St. Charles City-County Library District launches Ask Alison, an interactive health and wellness blog

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By Brett Auten The St. Charles City-County Library District is known as your answer place insomuch that the URL for its website is youranswerplace.org.

The district launched a new service last week that will provide even more answers to questions for members of the community and beyond.

Ask Alison is an interactive health and wellness blog that will expand the district’s consumer health information services, partnerships and programs to new audiences. The persona of Ask Alison was created to squash the librarian stereotype, bring awareness that libraries are dialed in to the needs of the community and to go outside the brick and mortar of its buildings.

“The library is evolving and it is, and will continue to be, an amazing resource,” Joshlyn Racherbaumer, Marketing Manager for the St. Charles City-County Library District said. “Ask Alison gives us the opportunity to impact more lives and reach even more people.”

Alison Griffith, the district’s Consumer Health Information Resource Manager, will update the blog on a regular basis through videos and written posts providing general-wellness resources to

the audience based on submitted questions from patrons.

“This will be heavily audience driven,” Griffith said. “That’s how the content will be determined and what topics will be covered. It is going to be a unique reader experience.”

The overall feel of Ask Alison is meant to be relatable and approachable, and was purposefully designed by the district’s marketing team to be vintage and accessible and appealing to the target audience of women ages 25-55. The blog will provide services to a target audience of millennials and attract more digital interaction from its patron base and key community partners.

“We have a huge digital audience,” Racherbaumer said. “That is how people are living now and we need to meet them in that digital space.”

The fun and engaging part of the blog is the “Ask” function. Users can submit questions and maybe see their answers featured in a post. Griffith is not the intended expert, but rather one of many expert researchers that she will seek out answers to wellness questions through community experts, such as BJC HealthCare, Dierbergs Markets, St. Charles County YMCA and many oth-

ers to come.

“We have so many expert and reliable resources within our community,” Griffith said. “We will be going to them and sharing that information.”

You will be seeing a lot of Ask Alison when out and about. For the first time in the district’s history, a full-fledge marSee LIBRARY on page 2

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keting attack is taking the program beyond just the regular customers who come in and out of one of the many district branches.

Last week, an ad appeared in the Community News. Facebook and Twitter have been blasting her arrival and a billboard on Highway 370 will soon be installed. On Feb. 20, Ask Alison presents live on stage with new Ask Alison partner - Dierbergs Markets - at the Working Women’s Survival Show at 5:30 p.m.

“We wanted to ask, ‘what if?’” Racherbaumer said of the campaign. “We want to be thought leaders and break the rules the little bit.”

Beth Phillips, digital strategist for the district, along with the entire marketing team has taken the concept and brought it to life.

Phillips stressed that Ask Alison is not replacing the district logo or brand. It is simply a campaign under the library district’s brand.

“Ask Alison is just another one of the many trusted resources available to the public through the Library District,” Phillips said.

Visit Ask Alison, and submit your question at youranswerplace. org/AskAlison.

Lake Saint Louis Police on lookout for man who tried to get 15-year-old in his vehicle On Feb. 4 Lake Saint Louis Police received a report from a 15-year-old victim that a subject driving a grey in color pickup truck approached her while she was walking and asked if she needed a ride, since it was cold outside. The victim told him “no” and the man then demanded that she get into his truck.

The victim fled the area and reported the matter to police. The victim additionally reported that the same subject driving the same vehicle had approached her approximately a week earlier

and asked if she needed a ride, to which she refused.

Both incidents occurred around 2:15 p.m. in the area of Landing Place Drive in Lake Saint Louis. The subject is described as: A white male in his late 30’s or early 40’s with a “thin cut” dark beard and short dark hair containing small amounts of grey.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Lake Saint Louis Police Department at 636625-8018.

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Great Rivers Greenway seeks citizen input on regional plan update Great Rivers Greenway, the St. Louis area’s regional greenway district, is seeking citizen input as part of the organization’s effort to update its strategic plan, which will help guide efforts to build, promote and sustain greenways over the next five years. All residents in St. Louis City, St. Louis County and St. Charles County are invited to provide feedback at one of two open house events in February. The first open house will be held Wednesday, Feb. 17, at the Bridgeton Trails Branch Library, located at 3455 McKelvey Road. A second open house will be held Feb. 23, at the Missouri History Museum (AT&T Foundation Multipurpose Room) located in Forest Park at 5700 Lindell Blvd.

Citizens are encouraged to drop by anytime between 4 and 7 p.m. on both nights to review displays and talk with staff. Duplicate 30-minute presentations will take place at 4:30 and 6 p.m.

“It’s very important to us that we hear from a wide range of residents in our community,” said Susan Trautman, Executive Director of Great Rivers Greenway. “We are here because citizens voted to leave a legacy for our region. Our priority is making the taxpayers’ vision and investment a reality.”

Great Rivers Greenway last updated its regional plan in 2010 and is in need of citi-

zen input to continue implementing the vision set forth in that plan and to create an action plan for the next five years. The organization seeks input on the elements of the greenway user experience, such as amenities, programs, events, educational information, signage, ways to report conditions and more. Great Rivers Greenway is also interested in hearing about how individuals and groups could volunteer, both as ambassadors in the community and through the adoption of greenways. For those unable to attend either open house, an online survey is available through March 13. It’s fewer than 20 questions, taking about five-ten minutes to complete. Information about the events and a link to the survey is available at www.

GreatRiversGreenway.org/survey.

“The 2010-2011 planning effort identified a clear path forward for our board, staff and partners,” said Neal Perryman, President, Great Rivers Greenway Board of Directors.

“Now we need specific input to form the action plans for the next five years.”

For more information, including directions by car, transit, biking or walking, or any questions about accessibility for persons with disabilities, contact Great Rivers Greenway at 314-436-7009 or info@grgstl. org.

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Local Author Spotlight: Ken McGee Ken McGee is a lifelong resident of the St. Louis area currently living in St. Charles. He retired to the area after a 32 year career in Army logistics and lives with his wife Marianne and two very spoiled dachshunds, Otto and Elke. He became inspired to write a novel after reading an account of the Lincoln/Douglas debates in 1858 that mentioned the interest they generated in St. Louis; which necessitated two separate steamships to carry the audience from the city up to Alton.

From 1840 to 1858 the population of St. Louis increased tenfold as Germans and Irish crowded in among the genteel Southerners, flinty New Englanders, and the equal numbers of free and enslaved African Americans. The country was on the brink of war, and the city, torn between wealthy slaveholders and staunch abolitionists, mirrored the great national divide. In “1858: A Year in the Great City of Saint Louis” the richest woman in this city of Victorian propriety was Eliza Haycraft, who could not write her name, but was the proprietor of the most fashionable brothel in the country. After the death of his parents, Fergal Dunne, a young Irish immigrant to St. Louis, is saved from the orphanage, workhouse or worse by a wealthy Unitarian doctor, Henry Graham, as a challenge to prove that the wild race can be “civilized” under the proper tutelage. Fergal tries hard to achieve his sponsor’s goals, but finds the life he is offered too sterile for his tastes. When Mr. Tidd, a man who has had some mysterious involvement in Bloody Kansas, arrives as a guest, Fergal finds himself drawn into a plot involving the Haycraft establishment and the LincolnDouglas debates about to occur just across the Mississippi. At fifteen, Fergal understands little of these things, but all of them will play a part in his fate.

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Fort Zumwalt West Varsity Dance Team places second in national competition Fort Zumwalt West Varsity Dance team has had an exciting year. The team this year consists of 31 students; nine freshman, four sophomores, 10 juniors and eight seniors. Their coach, Rachel Damlow set the goal high for the team.

Last summer the team took first place for their pom- routine qualifying them to appear at the National Dance Competition which would take place in January.

The team had their first competition Dec.5 at the Yvonne Cole Lindbergh Invitational. The team took first place for their jazz dance and first place for their hip hop dance. Two weeks later the team competed at The Gateway Dance Championship again taking first place in both of their dances.

On Jan. 28, the coaches, 31 dancers and many family members headed to Orlando, Florida for the UDA Nationals Competition. The UDA Nationals Dance Competition began, being held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports. Many dance teams from around the nation competed. The large stage floor where the competition was held was lit up with special lighting and movie cameras filming.

The team started the morning off with hip-hop dance, making it to the finals. The team made it to semi-finals in jazz, but missed making it to finals coming in tenth place in large varsity jazz competition. In hip hop, eight teams made it to the

Submitted photo The Fort Zumwalt West Varsity Dance Team

finals. They performed their hip hop finals dance on Sunday morning. Sunday evening the moment finally arrived when they would announce the winners of large varsity hip hop groups. Fort Zumwalt West made it all of the way to second place missing first place by only one tenth of a point. The tears, excitement and disbelief for all of the endless hours of hard work, sore muscles and teamwork had paid off. It was an excitement of overwhelming joy for all who attended.

The team will compete at the Missouri State Competition held in Kansas City on Feb. 20 and hopes to continue with their good fortune.

The team wishes to thank their families for all of the love and support given to them. They would especially like to thank their coaches, Rachel Damlow, Colleen Carriker, Stephanie Frownfelter, Macy Baucum and Brittani MCClellan for encouraging and believing in them.

Catch heart health habits with volunteerism

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February is heart health month and the goal of the Center for Disease Control is to decrease the number of heart attacks in the year 2016 by 500,000. There are several ways you can increase heart health. Lifelong learning, community involvement, an active life style and healthy eating are several keys to a healthy heart. While there is no panacea for heart attacks, volunteerism offers several benefits on your way to a healthy heart.

Study after study has confirmed the vast benefits of volunteering. According to an article published in the June 2013 edition of “Psychology and Aging” “adults over the age of 50 who volunteered on a regular basis were less likely to develop high blood pressure than non-volunteers.” High blood pressure is an important indicator of health because it contributes to heart disease, stroke and premature death. Other studies suggest that volunteering as little as 100 volunteer hours per year (Less than two hours per week!) can have significant health benefits.

Now that you have read some of the amazing benefits of volunteerism we have two wonderful

opportunities for you! OASIS CATCH Healthy Habits and OASIS Healthy Habits for Adults both provide opportunities to promote healthy lifestyles with older adults and children, while promoting your own health at the same time. In both programs we offer a healthy snack, 30 minutes of nutrition lesson and 30 minutes of heart healthy physical activity.

The OASIS Institute, based in St. Louis, develops national education and evidence based health promotion programs for OASIS education centers and partners nationwide. Our vision is to see that adults age 50 and older across the country have opportunities to pursue vibrant, healthy, productive and meaningful lives. To learn more please visit: oasisnet.org/stl or call 314-653-4092.

Written by Shelby Schroeder, MSW: Program Coordinator with The OASIS Institute Centron Felder, MS: 2016 Fellow with The Mission Continues and Graduate Student at Webster University’s Applied School Psychology Program

Steps to kick off a year of good health A fresh beginning with a new year is the perfect time for a health assessment to ensure you are ready to take on a full and active year ahead.

Early detection of ailments, can significantly impact an individual’s ability to cope with the disease, allowing you to make adjustments such as changes in diet and lifestyle, or when necessary, drug therapies and other medical treatments.

With these three steps, you can get a better picture of your cardiovascular health and identify silent, hidden risk factors.

1. Get your blood pressure checked.

2. Get your cholesterol checked.

3. Learn about other risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Some common risk factors include age (55 and older), family history, tobacco use and high blood-pressure, other factors, such as high cholesterol, aren’t as easily observed.

Preventive health screenings, such as those provided by Life Line Screening, can give you a fuller picture of how risk factors may be stacking up. To starting the year off right with a preventive health screening, visit lifelinescreening.com.

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Cold weather safety for seniors The beauty of winter turns part beast when arctic air, icy conditions and mounds of snow prove particularly dangerous for older adults. To help seniors stay safe when the thermometer drops, even in the warmer climates of the country, follow these precautions: • Stay warm indoors. A comfortable thermostat setting in winter is 68° to 70° F. Seniors who feel chilled indoors might consider wearing thicker socks, fleece slippers and a thin, thermal undershirt and leggings.

• Beware of slick outdoor conditions. Outdoor fall prevention includes these tips: wear nonskid boots, get help with snow shoveling and watch diligently for black ice.

• Wear appropriate clothing outdoors. The elderly who venture into the cold should wear light, layered, loose-fitting clothing under an insulated, waterproof winter coat. A hat and weatherproof, lined gloves or mittens are also a must.

• Keep well-hydrated. Although the elderly may not feel as thirsty in cooler weather, drinking six to eight glasses of liquid a day is still advised.

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Ward off isolation and depression. To beat wintertime blues in the elderly, schedule regular outings, personal visits, phone calls and social networking. Staying connected with others helps trigger the body’s natural mood lifters including dopamine, serotonin and endorphins.

• Be prepared for power outages and other emergencies. Every home needs a yearround emergency preparedness kit. For a comprehensive list of what to do and not do during a power outage, visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website at http://www.ready.gov/power-outage.

Other wintertime precautions for older adults include the following: stay current on immunizations, eat a balanced diet, and keep the car in top shape with good wiper blades and snow-gripping tire treads. In addition, Right at Home adult home care providers can assist with everything from companion care to driving the elderly to appointments, errands and wintertime activities.

With safety steps in place, aging adults can enjoy more beauty in winter than beast.

What winter safety tips do you practice with your senior loved ones?

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Now is the time to create your Durable Powers of Attorney

By Debra K. Schuster, M.H.A., J.D. I am constantly amazed that so few people have Durable Powers of Attorney - documents that allow you to appoint who you trust to make health care and financial decisions for you if you become incapacitated. With these documents in hand, you can avoid unnecessary expense and emotional turmoil for your loved ones in the future.

There are two documents I am referring to – the Health Care Directive and Financial Durable Power of Attorney.

The Health Care Directive contains both a Durable Power of Attorney for Health care and a Living Will. The Durable

Power of Attorney for Health care allows you to appoint who you trust and believe will honor your treatment wishes if you are determined by a doctor to be unable to make health care decisions. This document is often used in very common situations – if you need routine surgery or in the event of an illness or injury when you cannot speak for yourself and you need someone to consent to treatment and talk to your doctor.

The Living Will portion of the document allows you to explain what end-of-life treatment you do or do not want.

The Financial Durable Power of Attorney is as important as

the Health Care Directive and allows you to appoint who you want to make financial decisions for you if you are determined by a doctor to be unable to handle your financial decisions independently.

So, to avoid someone having to go to court and unnecessarily spend thousands of dollars to help you when a crisis arises, now is the time to have these documents created – when you can discuss these issues with your family calmly before an emergency occurs.

For more information, please call our law firm at 314-9912602.

Friendly advice to fight cold and flu Even a mild case of the flu or a powerful cold can leave you feeling run down and out of sorts for days or even weeks. While many ailments must simply run their course, there are steps you can take to fight your way back to good health.

The first step is identifying whether you’re fighting a cold or the flu, which can be tricky because many of the symptoms are similar. Colds tend to come on more slowly, while the flu hits rather quickly. Often cold symptoms stay limited to your head, while a flu affects other areas of your body.

Generally, flu symptoms are more intense than cold symptoms. Sometimes, but not always, the flu brings a fever or 100 F or more, along with chills and sweats.

Follow this advice to help fight cold and flu: • Stay home and rest, and avoid contact with other people. Also wash your hands frequently.

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If you are at risk of developing flu-related complications, consult a doctor about whether prescription antiviral drugs are advisable.

• Use over-the-counter remedies to ease symptoms. Over-the-counter pain relievers and decongestants can also be helpful in managing symptoms.

• Avoid becoming dehydrated. Water, juice and warm soups or broths are good options to keep fluids in your system.

• Adjust your climate. Opt for a temperature that is warm but not hot, and if air is overly dry, add moisture with a cool mist humidifier or vaporizer.

Even the healthiest people get sick from time to time. Taking care of yourself and giving your body the chance to heal is the best treatment. Learn more at fishermansfriend.com.

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Action Plan for Aging Successfully Are You Ready for Direction?

One of the biggest concerns seniors have is the fear of having their life saving depleted if they pay for substantial medical and health expenses. This is a great opportunity to hear from industry leading professionals within our community, explaining the importance of care alternatives and resources.

Choose your date and time: Thursday, March 10th, 2016 2 p.m. or 6 p.m.

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Candidates for the Fort Zumwalt School District Board of Education election

Submitted Photos Board candidates from left to right, Genelle Speed-Hale, Scott Alan Grasser, Mike Swaringim.

The following candidates have filed for the Fort Zumwalt Board of Education. They are listed in the order in which they will appear on the ballot.

All information provided by the candidates.

Arnie C. - AC Dienoff Genelle Speed-Hale Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, University of Michigan. Master’s in Public Health, University of Michigan Children in District: Three Membership in Civic or Professional Organizations: American Society of Safety Engineers; Missouri Girls STEM Collaborative, American Science Academy, St. Louis Science Center Short Statement about your reasons for seeking election to the Board of Education and your qualifications for this position: I would like to serve the students, educators and caregivers of our community by actively seeking ways to increase opportunities for advanced STEM education and robust learning experiences. I am an active participant in all three levels of public education in our district.

Scott Alan Grasser Education: Graduate of Orchard Farm High School, some college at Lindenwood.

Children in District: Three, one of whom has graduated.

Short Statement about your reasons for seeking election to the Board of Education and your qualifications for this position: I want to help to keep a high level of education in Fort Zumwalt School District.

Mike Swaringim Education: Graduate, Fort Zumwalt High School, Graduate University of Missouri-St. Louis Children in District: Three, all have graduated Membership in Civic or Professional Organizations: Missouri School Boards Association Advanced Member Short Statement about your reasons for seeking election to the Board of Education and your qualifications for this position: A 15-year member of the Board of Education seeking to continue my efforts to increase the value of public education in our community.

PROPOSITION K Shall the Board of Education of Fort Zumwalt School District of St. Charles County, Missouri be authorized to increase the operating tax levy of the District by $0.48 per one hundred dollars of assessed valuation for the purposes of paying costs of educational programs, technology upgrades and other operating expenses of the District? If this proposition is approved, the adjusted operating levy of the District is estimated to be $4.5436 per one hundred dollars of assessed valuation.

What is Proposition K? Fort Zumwalt School District is presenting voters a tax levy increase of 48 cents per $100 of assessed valuation.

Why does the district need the levy? The district can no longer continue to spend down reserves in order to maintain programming. The drop in state funding and the economic downturn have led to several years of deficit spending to maintain the education Fort Zumwalt patrons expect. Salaries average the lowest in the county and, for the first time in memory, teachers have cited better pay as their reason for leaving Fort Zumwalt. In order to continue to graduate students who are college and career ready, the district needs added resources that will balance the budget; provide salaries that are competitive with neighboring districts; maintain current academic programming and add resources such as specialized technology teachers, instructional coaches and interventionists at our elementary schools.

What happens if it passes?

Passage of Prop K would: • Allow FZSD to balance the budget, eliminating deficit spending.

• Provide for elementary technology teachers; instructional coaches to help teachers implement new curriculum and strategies; and interventionists to offer individualized support to students who need it.

• Improve salaries and class size to meet the county averages.

What happens if it doesn’t pass?

Without the increased revenue from Prop K, FZSD will have to balance its budget by cutting programming and by reducing staff through attrition, which will increase class size.

St. Peters pavilion and athletic field reservations begin March 1 St. Peters park pavilions and athletic fields are available to rent when the parks open on April 1.

Reservations for pavilions may be made through Oct. 31 and athletic fields through Nov. 30.

Reservations for most pavilions and all athletic fields will be accepted at the St. Peters Rec-Plex.

Pavilion reservations will be accepted beginning March 1 at 5 a.m. for walk-in reservations and after 9 a.m. for phone reservations. An athletic field may be reserved at the same time as your picnic.

Reservations for the Corporate Pavilion at 370 Lakeside Park are available year-round by contacting 370 Lakeside Park at 636-387-5283.

Athletic field early reservations begin March 19 from 7-8 a.m. Written athletic field requests must be dropped off and will be processed in the order received. Field reservation forms are available online at www.stpetersmo.net. Regular athletic field reservations begin March 26 at 9 a.m. All athletic field reservations must be made in person.

Learn more at www.stpetersmo.net or call the Rec-Plex at 636-939-2386, ext. 1400.

A guaranteed reservation fee is due when making a reservation. To qualify for lower resident rates, a current Resident Privilege Card is required.

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Penmac Staffing announces new location in St. Peters Penmac Staffing Services, Inc. has announced the opening of a new branch office in St. Peters.

This location brings the total number of Penmac Staffing offices to 31 branches in 7 states. Penmac Staffing, with headquarters in Springfield, Missouri, provides permanent and temporary staffing solutions to a variety of industries, including manufacturing, logistics, clerical, and transportation.

The St. Peters branch opened on Feb. 1, with Gil Velazquez serving as the branch manager.

The office is located at 5700 Mexico Road, Suite 6 in St. Peters; and is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Branch Manager Gil Velazquez has over 20 years of experience in management in which he has learned that “customer satisfaction is the key to success.” Velazquez says he’s happy to work in the St. Peters office. “St. Peters is a wonderful city, due to its growing business community and wonderful residents. I am so very excited to apply my experience to the St. Peters branch.”

Candidates seeking employment can complete an application online at Penmac.com, or visit the office in person. The St. Peters branch can be contacted at 636-498-4001.

New St. Charles and Troy Walk to End Alzheimer’s manager is named James Schuenemeyer is the new Walk Manager for the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s in St. Charles and Troy. Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research programs.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s is more than a walk; it calls on participants to unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions. In addition to the one and three mile walks, participants learn about Alzheimer’s disease and how to get involved with this critical cause, from advocacy opportunities to support programs and services to clinical studies.

“St. Charles has proven that it is a community that truly cares

way we can reach them is through our largest awareness platform,” added Schuenemeyer.

Schuenemeyer brings with him two years of experience building up the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Washington, Missouri raising over $175,000 Photos courtesy St. Louis Chapter Alzheimer’s Association last year. The goal was $150,000.

In 2015, the Alzheimabout those affected by Alzheimer’s. I am excited to join er’s Association hosted its first the St. Charles team and ready Walk in Rolla which Schuento work with the dedicated com- emeyer oversaw with much success. The goal was to have mittee,” said Schuenemeyer.

Last year, the St. Charles Walk 100 people participate and raise to End Alzheimer’s raised over $10,000. With Schuenemeyer’s $350,000 for Alzheimer’s care, leadership, the walk exceeded support and research. This year, expectations with over 300 peothe Alzheimer’s Association is ple in attendance and $30,000 raised. hosting its first Walk in Troy.

The walk is the largest disease “We are expanding to reach more people with our ser- fundraising event held in St. vices and support. The best Charles County.

Advertiser Profile: The change from winter to spring usually indicates the beginning of home buying season. This can be both an exciting and daunting time for first-time and experienced home buyers alike.

To help make the process as pain-free as possible, here are a few things to consider as you begin the home purchasing process:

gratulations! Now, starts the process of closing and making an offer on the house. In a perfect world, you will make your ideal offer and the seller will accept it. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. You may need to write a letter and negotiate the seller down to the price you can afford.

Can you afford to buy?

This is the single most important question before you start the home buying journey. How much money do you have set aside to buy a home?

What is your price range for buying a home in the neighborhood you desire? If you’re not sure you can afford to buy, talk with an experienced mortgage lender to see what type of financing you qualify for.

Did you get the home you want to buy inspected?

Some people suggest skipping out on an inspection because they can be expensive. You are better off getting the house inspected before you buy. You don’t want to run into any problems later on that could have been prevented by an inspection. An inspection is worth the upfront cost because it can lead to a potentially lower price on the house.

What kind of home do you want?

Before starting the home buying process, you will need to consider what kind of home will be best for your family or your lifestyle. Do you prefer ranch style or two-story? New construction or are you ready to take on an older home? There are all questions you need to ask yourself before home shopping.

How do I close the deal?

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Duchesne soccer coach awarded NSCAA Regional Coach of the Year

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Duchesne High School soccer coach Patrick Turner was recently recognized as the private and parochial schools 2015 Girls High School Regional Coach of the Year at the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) national convention in Baltimore. Founded in 1941 and based in Kansas City, Missouri, the NSCAA has grown into the world’s largest soccer coaches’ organization and serves members at every level of the game.

Turner has led the Duchesne girls varsity soccer team to three consecutive state championships: in 2013 and 2014 in Class 1, and in 2015 in Class 2.

Under Turner’s leadership, the Duchesne boys soccer team has also met with great success, winning two district titles and making one state quarterfinal appearance in the last three years.

In reference to his Regional Coach of the Year recognition, Turner said, “I share this

award with all of our players and coaches. Thank you to the Duchesne community, which has supported us every step of the way.”

Turner was hired as Duchesne’s freshman soccer coach in 2010 and promoted to varsity soccer coach for both the boys and girls in 2013.

A 2003 graduate of Duchesne, Turner went on to receive a business degree from Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, where he attended on a leadership scholarship. While at Westminster, Turner played Submitted photo soccer for all four years and Duchesne High School soccer coach Patrick worked as a volunteer coach Turner was recently recognized as the private for one year. Upon graduaand parochial schools 2015 Girls High School Regional Coach of the Year. tion, Turner continued both playing soccer and voluntagious and the athletes in the teering his coaching talents to youth soccer teams until his program feed off of his energy.

We are very lucky to have him hiring at Duchesne.

“Pat has done an incredible and look forward to watching job since taking over the boys him and his teams continue and girls soccer programs at along the path of success,” said Duchesne. His passion for the Debi Westhues Turner, Duchgame and for our school is con- esne’s athletic director.

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Two Duchesne students chosen for Girls State Dolores Boschert and Liz Buchholz, juniors at Duchesne High School, have both been chosen to attend the American Legion Auxiliary Missouri Girls State Program, June 26-July 2 at Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg.

An annual leadership program that originated in 1940, Girls State provides the opportunity to come together to study city, county and state government to young women who have just finished their junior year of high school. It enforces the understanding that every person is an integral part of the political Photo courtesy Duchesne High School Duchesne High School process and has responsibility Girls State participants Dolores Boschert (2016), Molly Sifford (2015) and Liz Buchholz to make tomorrow a better time (2016). and the world a better place, regardless of religious or political beliefs. Girls of different back“Our organization gives seven St. Charles high grounds from different high schools all across the schools the opportunity to be involved in Girls state come together at Girls State to learn to work State,” said Lucille Armbruster, Girls State Chairtogether in unity for the common good. man for the American Legion Auxiliary, which “Missouri Girls State was such a rewarding ex- sponsors selected girls. “This year, 12 girls from perience for me,” said Molly Sifford, Duchesne five schools were interviewed. Two of the six girls High School’s program rep for 2015. “Not only did chosen are from Duchesne. We also selected two I meet some amazing women, but I also learned a alternatives. The American Legion Auxiliary is lot throughout the week. I got involved by being a able to send these local young women to Girls part of the broadcast team and starred as the of- State with the help of several sponsors: Lions ficial Missouri Girls State weather girl. The impor- Club of St. Charles, Optimist Club of St. Charles, tance of our government and what it means to be Kiwanis Club of St. Charles, and the Sons of the a good citizen is now very clear to me.”

American Legion, Squadron 312.”

Girls State nominations originate with high “I am honored to be attending Missouri Girls school faculty and staff members. Duchesne High State this summer. I am excited to meet new peoSchool has a long tradition of participation, hav- ple and work with them on figuring out how to ing sent at least one representative annually, some- better our community,” said Dolores Boschert, times two. Candidates must demonstrate high one of Duchesne’s 2016 representatives. moral character, show strong leadership abilities, “I look forward to learning more about the inand show above average scholastic achievement. ner workings of government and the specific role This year, 21 juniors were nominated at Duchesne. that I play in it,” said Liz Buchholz, another 2016 A group of finalists was then submitted to the Girls State rep from Duchesne. “This unique expeAmerican Legion Auxiliary, which interviewed rience will allow me to further develop my politiapplicants from each high school and made the cal, social, and leadership skills.” final selections.

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John Hanna

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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Super Bawl They say big girls don’t cry, but nothing about big boys. My husband’s been crying like a baby for a week now. Nothing much to panic about; they are tears of joy mixed with sadness. It’s a mashup between his team winning the Super Bowl and the end-of-the-football-season blues.

Poor boy, now what will he do with himself until March Madness begins?

The days leading up to the pigskin Holy Grail had to be planned out in advance so that all would go well and established rules would be strictly obeyed.

No TV channel flipper would be left untested.

Fresh batteries were set aside in case of the remote chance the remote refused to even remotely remote. The surround-sound system needed to be checked and re-checked. It had to register no less than 100 decibels, which would enable the roof ’s shingles to flap at least three inches upwards without entirely removing them from the housetop.

No meat would be left un-grilled. This meant, like Noah, at least two beasts of every manner would be summoned. In addition, no tray would be allowed within a 50-yard distance carrying celery sticks or kale or cauliflower unless completely and unrecognizably shrouded in bacon.

Yes, nothing involving sprigs or sprouts or anything of any sort which could not subsequently be slathered in BBQ sauce. Further, the only veggie willingly permitted would be the green cab-

bage allowed for side bets on the game.

No talking would be permitted once the game started. Only hand signals would be allowed; unless of course, a vital organ ruptured and the person was about to bleed out. At that point, 911 could be alerted, but the call would have to be made on the porch and in muted tones. Otherwise, only during commercial breaks would limited speaking be permitted, and then just to ask if beverage refills were needed or to shout out for another platter of animal protein to be served up.

For me, this was finally my chance to view some fun entertainment. But then I found out the commercials cost five million dollars per 30-seconds of air-time. Seriously?! Sweet mother, that’s an awful lot of meat platters and mortgages! I felt a tear squeeze out of my eye. Now that’s something for a big girl to cry about.

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.

Is it just me………………?

By Ellen Phillips

Reckless drivers are a public nuisance Does anyone besides me think they are invincible. If they can get away feel like almost everyone is with texting while driving, weaving in and out Moore On Life out to get you on the roads and of lanes, tailgating, speeding, running red lights, highways? It seems like hardly ignoring stop signs, etc., without getting caught, anyone knows how to stay in their they think it’s okay. I think it would be a good own lane anymore. I mostly blame it on cell idea if every person upon receiving their driver’s phone use. Even though we have a law against license for the first time should be required to texting while driving, I see people doing it almost visit people in the hospital who have been in car every day. Texters – wake up! You cannot text accidents. If not that, at least be shown videos and drive safely at the same time! It only takes of what can happen to a person who is careless a few seconds to veer out of your lane and cause while driving, whether it be the driver’s fault or an accident because you think you’re in control. the fault of someone else. A trip to a jail cell, or Multi-tasking does not work while you’re driving. watching a video of what it’s like to live in prison Why do so many people want to ride your after killing someone under the influence of albumper? There is no way that they can stop in cohol would also be a good idea. Driving is a time if the car in front of you stops suddenly. A privilege. Please use common sense and be safe lot of drivers think it’s an open invitation to slide - for your sake and others. in front of you (with no turn signal on of course) just because you’re safely keeping your distance Ellen has two grown daughters and lives in St. Peters of at least two car lengths in front of you, as you with her husband and two cats. When she’s not workare supposed to do. ing, she loves checking out yard sales and enjoys writA lot of teenagers and young adults seem to ing about every day observations.

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Cougar’s soccer team adds a coach The St. Charles Community College has hired William Lancaster as the new assistant coach for the men’s soccer team who will assist head coach Donnie Alberty starting in the 2016 season.

“We are very happy to have Coach Lancaster join our program,” Alberty said. “He brings a great deal of experience, both as a player and a coach. In addition, he is an educator and really cultivates and fosters the type of relationships that are vital to the development of our players.

Our program just improved tremendously with the hiring of Lancaster.”

Lancaster has been involved with the game of soccer in some capacity for most of his life as a player, referee or coach. He was a two-year varsity soccer player at Pattonville High School, where he was named All-Conference and AllMetro as a senior.

Go to StChas.edu for more details. ~~~Fresh ideas Lion’s basketball player puts name in history books The Lindenwood men's basketball team lost a shootout to Northwest Missouri on Saturday afternoon in Maryville, Missouri.

The battle between the top two teams in the MIAA standings was won by the Bearcats by a 75-73 score.

Lindenwood kept the game close thanks to the top offensive performance in school history

by Cory Arentsen. Arentsen finished with 46 points, breaking the school's single-game record of 44 that had been set by Brandon Braswell in 1992 and Earl Austin Jr. in 1986. Arentsen had 28 points at halftime, and added 18 more in the second half. He finished the day making 16-of26 from the field, eight-of-12 from three-point range, and six-of-six from the free-throw line.

Lindenwood U falls to 15-8 overall and 11-6 in the MIAA. Go to LindenwoodLions.com for more details. ~~~Drew Morris / Graduate Assistant for Sports Information

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Indoor football offering free tickets to opening day The River City Raiders, the professional team that plays in the American Indoor Football league, will be on the turf with home games at the Family Arena.

On Feb. 27, the team will host the Northern Kentucky Nightmare at 7:05 p.m.

Check the website to see many local football players that are part of the roster Kenny Nowling, CEO and president, wants you to be a part of the only professional football in St. Louis by allowing you to pick up some tickets at no cost. Check the website.

You can listen to the game on 590 The Fan or www.590TheFan.com Go to IndoorRaiders.com for more details. ~~~The place will be packed Rascals play first home game May 6 offering free tickets The River City Rascals play in the Frontier League with their home games at TR Hughes Stadium.

Don’t forget to turn in those items such as Rams t-shirts and jerseys in exchange for a River City Rascals t-shirt and two tickets to a 2016 Rascals home game.

Special ends at the end of February!

Go to RiverCityRascals.com for more details. ~~~Great deal

I will be broadcasting the “STL Health and Wellness LIVE” show every Saturday from 9-11 am on 590 The Fan and 590TheFan.com.

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Feb. 20: Theater performance

Feb. 20: Seniors dinner

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 636240-1818 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. Tick-

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. 20: Princess ball

At 6:00pm, We Love St. Charles (WLSC), will host its annual Princess Ball Fundraiser at 2645 West Clay Street in St. Charles. Girls are encouraged to attend the evening with their father or father figure. Activities will include dessert, dancing, pictures and appearances by princesses from Rose Brook Events. 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. Tickets may be purchased at www.welovestcharles.com.

Feb. 21: Fried chicken dinner

This is the fourth year Friedens Peace UCC brings this outstanding chicken to the community. Serving from noon to 6 p.m. the dinners will also include cornbread, mashed potatoes and gravy, slaw, baked beans, green beans and a dessert. Cost of the dinner for adults and carry outs is $11, kids 11-6 are $5.50 and those five and under eat free.

Friedens Peace UCC is located at 3560 Mill Street in New Melle. There will be a country store, crafts, quilt and 50/50 raffles.

For more information call 636-828-5980 or email friedenspeace@ gmail.com.

Feb. 21: Smoked sausage supper

Don’t miss out on Zion’s annual all-

you-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 five-and-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. 21: Poetry reading and book signing In celebration of Black History Month there will be an afternoon with poetry and jazz author Ronald Montgomery and musician Rosman Johnson, which will include a poetry reading and book signing, from 2 – 4 p.m. at Fraser Leonard Gallery at 824 South Main St. in St. Charles. There will be light refreshments and books available for purchase. Event is co-sponsored by Butterfly and Moon and Fraser Leonard Art Gallery.

Feb. 21: Dinner and auction

Join us in celebration of National Spay Day for a night of delicious food and great auction items to raise funds for Five Acres’ spay/neuter program for the Spay-ghetti Dinner and Auction from 6 – 9 p.m. at Stegton Regency Conference and Banquet Center at 1450 Wall St. in St. Charles. Dinner includes bread from Erio’s, bread sticks from Fazoli’s, spaghetti and marinara sauce, optional meatballs from Saullo’s, water and tea and delicious cake. There will also be a cash bar and bake sale with many items to choose from made by our wonderful volunteers. An adult ticket is $25, a child 6-12 years is $5 and children under six are free. There is a VIP option for $35 (includes express check-in, reserved/prime seating, access to separate food line, drink voucher, photo booth voucher and Grandma’s Cookie’s famous chocolate chip cookie to take home). Purchase tickets at blacktie-missouri.com/rsvp and enter code FAAS212.

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. MondayThursday, 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. 26: Trivia night

The St. Charles Community College Employee Sponsored Program will host its annual Trivia Night to raise funds for SCC scholarships, campus enhancements and employee support initiatives. Doors open at 6 p.m., and trivia starts at 7 p.m. The event will be held in the Daniel J. Conoyer Social Sciences Building auditorium on the St. Charles Community College campus in Cottleville. Tickets cost $25 per person or $200 per table of eight. Beer, wine, soda and water are included and teams are welcome to bring snacks.

For more information and to register, visit stchas.edu/trivia. For accommodations information, email accessibilityservice@stchas.edu.

Feb. 27: Seniors dinner

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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.

Feb. 27: Theater auditions

Young People’s Theatre Performing Arts Academy of St. Charles Community College will be holding auditions for “Crumpled Classics” by Craig Sodaro at 9 a.m. in the Daniel J. Conoyer Social Sciences Building auditorium at St. Charles Community College at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. in Cottleville. Auditions are for ages 10 and up and will consist of a cold reading. Rehearsals will be 6 - 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 9 a.m. -4 p.m.

Saturdays. There will be no rehearsal on Easter weekend. “Crumpled Classics” will be performed at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. April 16, in the Daniel J. Conoyer Social Sciences Building auditorium at SCC. Tickets for the show are $5 and can be purchased at stchastickets.com, in the Continuing Education office in Humanities Building Room 103 or by calling 636-922-8233. For more information, contact Brisby Andrews at brisbya@aol.com.

March 2: “Extreme Marketing” symposium

Future health, recreation and fitness professionals will have an opportunity to attend an “Extreme Marketing” symposium at Lindenwood University in St. Charles. The session, which will focus on advertising, marketing, social media, internet/web and public relations, will be held in Dunseth Auditorium in Harmon Hall at 209 South Kingshighway in St. Charles from 12 – 1:30 p.m. The session is sponsored by the Duree Center for Entrepreneurship in cooperation with the Economic Development Center of St. Charles County and Partners for Progress. As a part of the symposium, there will be light refreshments and an informative Q&A session. The symposium is free, but registration is required and space is limited. To register, visit the Duree Center online at www.dureecenter.org.

For questions, please call 636-6272583.

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 5: Trivia night

Annual Hibernians Trivia Night will take place at a new location at the Elks Lodge at 1163 Tom Ginnever Ave. in O’Fallon.

Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost is $25 per person or $200 per table of eight. Included in the price will be a corned beef and cabbage dinner prepared by Chef Wilson and members at 5:30 p.m.

The games start at 7 p.m. Soda and Beer included with this great night of entertainment. To reserve your table please call John at 314-922-0248.

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 online at iTickets.com. For more information and directions, log on to www.zionharvester.org or contact Mark Thoelke, Director of Worship and Music at 636441-7425.

March 8: Learn to integrate personal and small business finances

Attendees will learn ways to easily manage their assets and liabilities while maintaining their cash flow.

You will walk through the process of determining your level of savings and also opportunities for investment and

retirement. Other topics highlighted include estate planning, components of financial planning and financial organization. The session will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at University of Missouri Extension Center at 260 Brown Road in St Peters. There is no cost to attend but registration is required. Call 636970-3000 to register.

March 8: Historic hotel tour

St. Louis has historically been home to many of the finest hotels in America.

Join our group from the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre for an interesting day as we explore some of these historic hotels. Our day will consist of touring the Cheshire Inn and the Chase Park Plaza. We’ll eat lunch at Lorenzo’s Trattoria. Then we’ll visit Tower Grove Park to see the Lindell Hotel ruins and then on to Union Station to tour the Drury Hotel and see the fabulous Grand Hall.

Before returning to St. Peters, we’ll visit the Renaissance and Magnolia (Mayfair) Hotels. To register for this trip, contact the registration desk at the St. Peters Rec-Plex at 636-939-2386, ext. 1400. The tour costs $74, which includes transportation, admissions, lunch, gratuities and guide. Please note, this trip involves quite a bit of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended. For questions, please contact the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre at 636-397-6903, ext. 1624. Go to www. stpetersmo.net/day-trips-and-tours. com to learn more or download a flyer of all 2016 tours.

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 12: Free Easter egg hunt

NHC St. Charles would like to invite you out to our annual free egg hunt at 2 p.m. There will be two hunt sites; one site for ages three-and-under indoors and a site outdoors for ages four-andup, weather permitting. There will be giveaways and a small snack provided.

NHC St. Charles is located at 35 Sugar Maple Lane in St. Charles. Contact Nichole with any questions at 636-9468887.

March 13: Quilt social

Sacred Heart Church St. Ann’s Sodality of Troy is hosting their annual quilt social at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Hwy J in Troy. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. and bingo begins at 1 p.m. Food and refreshments will be provided for purchase. There will be quilt games, money games, door prizes, pull tabs, Pot of Gold, raffles and plenty of fun.

Due to state law no one under the age of 16 can be in the building.

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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.

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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. Join us for this fun and lively afternoon 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 are on sale at the Cultural Arts Centre.

Register in advance at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre or by calling 636397-6903, 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 de-clutter your files. This event is free to the public.

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.

Tuesdays: Monthly veterans coffee

Veterans from all branches of service are invited to the Wentzville Green Lantern Senior Center at 506 S. Linn Ave. in Wentzville on the second Tuesday of each month from 9 – 10:30 a.m. for coffee, pastries and camaraderie.

Come meet with fellow veterans who served our country and share your experience.

Tuesday and Friday Evenings: Tae Kwon Do Classes

Ongoing Events

Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. For more information, call 636.561.4347.

Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly

1st Tuesday: Fleur de Lis Garden Society

Take off pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets every Monday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Weigh-ins begin at 8:30 a.m. We meet at Blanchette Park at 1900 Randolph Street in St. Charles. For more information contact Grace at 636-946-4687.

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

6:30pm at various locations. Info: www. fleurdelisgardensociety.org; 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

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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.

Every Tuesday: Meeting

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7pm at the Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon. Info: 636.379.2505.

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.

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.

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.

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

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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

5pm, tee off at 5:30 pm at Heritage of Hawk Ridge. www.lakesaintlouis.com, under the parks and recreation section.

Every Wednesday: Charity Bingo

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.

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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. Weigh-ins begin at 9 a.m. Contact Judy Bauer at 636-541-2263 for further information.

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.

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By Steve Bryan

Bringing Colossus to life in ‘Deadpool’ Wade Winston Wilson, also known as Deadpool, is a Marvel Comics character with a rather devoted following. He may not be as well-known as Spider-Man, but that’s about to change. In the new “Deadpool” movie, Ryan Reynolds, who played the character in 2009’s “XMen Origins: Wolverine,” reprises the role.

Possessing an incredible healing ability, Deadpool is part of the X-Men universe, so it’s not surprising to see the powerful Colossus appear as part of the story. Greg LaSalle of the visual effects house Digital Domain used both his technical expertise and acting ability to help bring the computer-generated character to life.

When reached by phone for an interview, LaSalle pointed out that the character doesn’t have visible eyeballs, which is crucial to a good performance.

“It actually was an interesting problem.

How is he going to react? The eyeballs are such an important part of interacting with other people. But it works,” he explained.

In earlier “X-Men” cinematic appearances, Colossus appeared only briefly. This time around, the Russian hero is in approximately 280 shots, playing a much more integral role in the storytelling this time.

“His role in the whole film is to convince Deadpool to use his powers for good, and to join the X-Men. He’s constantly popping in and out trying to do that,” LaSalle said. “When he makes his appearance, he’s watching the news, and he sees Deadpool is out there creating havoc. And he’s like ‘We’ve got to stop this. We’ve got to con-

vince him to just be a good guy and join us.”

Motion capture has been around for several years, but Digital Domain has developed a new technology that captures six thousand data points on an actor’s face.

“It recreates a scan for every frame of film and math-

ematically transfers that to the computer-generated character. So no animator has to get in there and change anything.

This way, when the director is directing, when he sees my performance and he’s like ‘That is the take I want,’ he knows that is what is going to be on Colossus,” LaSalle explained.

The actor added that this the first time this technology is being used on a major film character.

“I think it’s really important because Colossus is not just running around beating people up. He’s actually trying to convince [Deadpool] by talking to him, pleading with him. And the subtlety in doing that is so important: little cheek movements and around the eyes, not the eyes themselves. The way that is done when two humans are talking to each other up close has to be there. And it is,” he said.

“Deadpool,” rated R for strong violence and language throughout, sexual content and graphic nudity, currently is playing in theaters.

Submitted photos 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