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March 1, 2017

New growth in Winfield

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Photo by Ray Rockwell Sara Long, one of the cofounders of the effort behind Winfield’s Market on Main, works in the garden with her children Drake (left) and Coraline. One of the goals of the market is to educate families about healthy eating and growing gardens in their own yards.

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Town’s Farmers and Artisans Market looks to rejuvenate a Main Street devastated by flooding

By Brett Auten Winfield’s Main Street is needing a shot in the arm.

Besieged by flooding less than two years ago, the small town in Lincoln County is looking to a tried and true method of bringing a community together.

The first season of Market on Main, Winfield’s Farmers and Artisans Market will kick off in May. The market’s mission is to improve the health of residents by providing a venue where local farmers, producers, crafters and artisans can come together to provide a variety of fresh produce and related products.

The farmers’ market will be held every Saturday from 8 a.m. - noon beginning the first Saturday of May through the last Saturday in October. The market will be held at 210 Main Street, which lies off of the Hwy. 79

corridor.

The location is apropos of the mission.

Previously at 210 Main Street was Pizza Plus restaurant. Not only was this a favorite dinning spot, Pizza Plus also employed a number of young adults. In the summer of 2015 torrential rains led to dangerous flash flooding in Lincoln County. The most se-

vere flash flooding happened on Highway 79 just south of Winfield and many of the businesses on Main Street were swamped by the rising water. When it was all said and done, 12 of the 15 businesses – including Pizza Plus – were flooded out. Just a month later, a fire gutted the popular pizzeria.

Spearheaded by Winfield alderman Robyn Cryts (along with Sarah Long), Market on Main will hopefully kick start the revitalization process for Main Street.

“We hope that it can be a catalyst to bring back historical value to the town and get some businesses back,” Cryts said. “Since 2015 we have been trying to find ways to make it a hub.”

A two-fold goal of the project is to also to better the future of its younger inhabitants.

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GROWTH Continued from cover Winfield’s students obtain free or reduced lunches. Market on Main will be offering a SNAP/ EBT program to assist families in gaining access to healthy options. Market on Main will also serve as an educational platform that will emphasize the benefits of healthier eating habits.

“A huge part of Lincoln County is agriculture,” Cryts said. “If this can help show some of the families, who maybe can’t go to a farmers’ market in the region, that you too can grow a garden in your backyard, you can help

feed your family.”

Market on Main is going to stay true to produce, meat, dairy and baked good by allowing only 20-percent of the vendors to be craft-oriented. The main focus at this stage of the game is getting committed vendors in order to have a variety of options. A vendor meeting is slated for March 14 at 6:30 pm at the Winfield City Hall.

“Farming, in my opinion, is an art,” Cryts said. “You are seeing less and less of the family operated farms, which seem to be disappearing every day. We

would love to see that type of work come back. The goal is for this to become a traditional Saturday morning stop.”

To help make sure it becomes a regular weekend stopover for the locals, Cryts and Long have turned to Carrie Dodd. Dodd knows more than a thing or two about farmers’ markets.

She helped establish one in O’Fallon as well as the ubersuccessful Meadows Farmer’s Market in Lake St. Louis.

Dodd sees a lot of economic diversity in the region and believes the Market on Main can

help serve as a bridge between the two.

“I can see this as a catalyst for small businesses,” she said.

“Also, if we can get kids and young adults into the program and show them that there are people here to help you, we can build a community atmosphere.”

Dodd pointed to the location, right next to Highway 79 corridor, were as many as 10,000 cars travel by each day, as prime real estate.

“It seems like a no-brainer, having it right on Main Street,”

she said. “I think it can really be something. I saw it in O’Fallon, I saw it at the Meadows; this can be a good, positive thing for the community.”

Vendors Do you want to take part in the Winfield’s Farmers and Artisans Market? For any and all questions, call 636-668-6762 or 636-6688100 or email info@winfieldmo.org.

Start planning now for the 2017 Cottleville St. Patrick’s Day Parade This year the 2017 Cottleville St. Patrick’s Parade route starts on March 11 on Weiss Road at the Warren Elementary intersection. It will travel down Weiss Road on to Hwy. N through historic downtown Cottleville and end at Francis Howell Central High School. The float pathway will be narrowed allowing plenty of room behind the barricades for parade watchers along the route and shoulders.

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early. You will also need to be there before they start moving the barricades in, to retain your spot.

People may put out chairs/ tents if they meet the following criteria: 1. Only after the barricades are erected on March 10.

2. As long as they are not on and/or blocking the public sidewalk, parking spaces or intersections 3. Not on private property without owner’s permission.

Anything that that does not meet these mandatory requirements may be confiscated and can be picked up Monday from City Hall.

Francis Howell Central Parents Club sells $5 parking for the school lot. Handicap-acces-

sible parking is also available at Francis Howell Central. The Spartan Football Booster Club will be selling food and drink at the entrance of FHC and Highway N. St. Joseph Church Youth Ministries has $10 parking with entry to the church lot from Motherhead/Gutermuth only.

Limited parking at 5291 Highway N former MO Mulch Site with ticket purchase only. Parking lot party tickets available at Rack House. Food, drink and music offered on site.

Parking is available at SCC campus. (no public parking on the orange lot).

Shuttle service is available from FHC and SCC until 4 p.m.

Shuttles will drop off and pick up on Hwy. N at the follow-

ing locations: Cottleville Wine Seller - Bemo’s - Cottleville Fire House. There is no shuttle service during the run or parade.

Motherhead at Gutermuth Road will be closed from approximately 7 a.m. – 4 p.m., unless you’re gaining entry to paid parking at St. Joseph Church.

Highway N at Weiss Road will be closed from approximately 7 a.m. – 4 p.m., Weiss Rd. will be closed to thru traffic from 11:30 a.m. to approximately 1:30 p.m.

Once the floats have left Weiss Rd, they plan to reopen Weiss Rd. Highway N will be closed at FHC Campus Drive from approximately 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Surrounding areas will have heavy traffic. Please plan accordingly.

St. Patrick’s resident and business passes, for those located

within the parade route, may be obtained Mon-Fri from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Cottleville City Hall. On March 7 you may pick up passes after hours until 6 p.m. at City Hall. This includes Brittany Place, Rosedale, Old Town Historic Area and Timberwood Farms Subdivisions.

A maximum of four passes per residence address please. Proof of address must be provided to receive passes (driver’s license or a utility bill). If other arrangements for pass pick up are needed please contact amy.lewis@ cityofcottleville.com.

The 7K Run for the Helmet start time is at 8 a.m. with a two mile fun run immediately following the runners. Visit www. stpatparade.org for more run information and to sign up.

Weather from Nick’s Window

by Nick Palisch

Still climbing into the atmosphere In my last column we were taking an adventure into the various layers of the atmosphere and we stopped at the stratospause, but that is not where the layers stops, in fact we still have the mesosphere, thermosphere and the exosphere. These layers are not as commonly known, but still have an important role in our atmosphere.

Get your space suit on we are about to venture into some very thin air!

The mesosphere is about 53 miles from the Earth. In this layer we find very thin air – too thin to breathe. In fact, the air pressure at the bottom of the layer is below one percent of the pressure at sea level and continues to drop as your climb into this sphere. While in the stratosphere we watched the temperatures climb, in the mesosphere we watch the temperatures fall as you climb into the layer. Temperatures in this layer are around -130 degrees Fahrenheit!

Many of the meteors that head toward earth burn up in this layer— so essentially it saves us from an “Armageddon” type scenario.

At the end of the mesosphere we have the mesopause. Again, a pause

in the layers of the atmosphere and a change into our next sphere or layer known as the thermosphere. The thermosphere is interesting in that it is very hot, but even with temperatures in the thousands of degrees we would find it cold because of the very thin layer of air that exists. This is known as the outer space. The unknown, if you will. This is where many of our satellites are orbiting our planet.

This layer is typically found between 311 and 621 miles above the Earth’s surface. The energy from the sun helps to dictate the height of this layer and even the temperature.

In the stratosphere we talked about how UV rays were absorbed, but in this layer even more x-rays and UV radiation is absorbed – helping to protect us from those dangers.

Auroras and the Northern Lights occur in this layer of the atmosphere.

At the thermospause, we stop and wait for another change as we now head into the exosphere or sometimes known as the “final frontier.” A lot of gases are contained here, but the air is extremely thin to even nonexistent.

This layer really doesn’t have a pause

and can go to about halfway to the moon. In the exosphere we find that the atmosphere is leaking into the outer space and into the unknown. In this sphere is where the International Space Station orbits. Some scientists don’t entirely believe that the exosphere is part of the atmosphere, but others do – I guess that is what keeps this layer so unknown.

Having made it through the layers of the atmosphere we have witnessed that many changes occur throughout the layers and they all have a role in our existence. Just remember though that most, if not all, of our weather occurs in the troposphere.

Nick Palisch is a meteorologist and Missouri native who understands the weather here in our area. He currently resides in Lake Saint Louis and can be reached at nick-wx@sbcglobal.net and you can always get the most up-to-date forecast from the FirstWarn Weather page at www.facebook.com/ nickswx The opinions expressed in this column are the columnist’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

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Best of Western St. Charles County showcases business community

Submitted photo Best of Western St. Charles County members were announced at the January Western St. Charles County Chamber meeting on February 9.

Visit the chamber website, www. westernstcharlescountychamber.com, to view a list of the winners or their online membership directory.

The business community of Western St. Charles County is strong and vibrant. The communities of Dardenne Prairie, Lake St. Louis and Wentzville have seen tremendous growth in both residential housing and local business representation. The Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce and Community News have partnered together again to have the community honor local businesses for our Third Annual Best of Western St. Charles County.

“The mission of the Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce is to promote the growth and prosperity of our member businesses and three communities we serve (Dardenne Prairie, Lake St. Louis and Wentzville), by supporting a strong local economy and high quality of life,” said Tony Mathews, President/CEO of the Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. “By partnering with the Community News for the Best of Western St. Charles County we are able to make a connection between our residents and the businesses, because our residents make the selections for the businesses that win our best of awards. This year we added new business categories and online voting to help residents submit their votes easily.”

Residents were asked to vote for Western St. Charles County Chamber businesses and also businesses in the zip codes of 63368, 63367 and 63385 during the months of November, December and January. The winners received their awards at the Western St. Charles

County Chamber of Commerce February Membership Meeting on Feb. 9. at Morning Star Church.

“We have seen tremendous growth in Western St. Charles County over the past year. The chamber has conducted over 45 ribbon cutting ceremonies for local businesses,” said Mathews. “The chamber has an outstanding membership of business and community leaders that support each other and make Western St. Charles County a great place to live,

work and play.”

The Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce encourages residents to shop local businesses within their community. When you shop local the tax dollars stay within your community to provide services for your family and neighbors, plus you save on time and gas. The Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce can help you connect with over 680 local businesses in the area to serve a variety of needs.

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Give a gift of luck with a life-saving donation of blood on March 3

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To help local blood banks maintain adequate supplies, the city of O’Fallon is hosting the National Volunteer Donor Blood Drive on Friday, March 3, from 11a.m. – 3 p.m. at the O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall) at 100 North Main Street in O’Fallon. The drive is co-sponsored by Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center (MVRBC). Donors must be in good health, have a photo I.D., and be at least age 17, or 16 with parental consent.

Donors can pick their ap-

pointment time by using this direct link for an Express Appointment: www. volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ ap?ap=373462275. Presenting donors will receive a voucher to redeem for a St. Patrick’s Day- themed shirt, “Make Your Own Luck Give Blood.”

“We’re encouraging every healthy adult to take a few moments to help save local lives by donating blood this month,” said Kathy Halstead, O’Fallon’s Manager of Volunteer Services. “Blood supplies are always

in demand, but winter weather can keep donors away, creating critical needs with the potential to delay scheduled surgeries and other treatments.”

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments for whole blood donations can help reduce waiting times and ensure sufficient staffing. For more information, contact O’Fallon’s Volunteer Services Department at 636-379-5417 or volunteer@ ofallon.mo.us, or visit www. ofallon.mo.us for more details.

Bogey Hills Country Club on-scene fire investigation complete, arson not the cause With the assistance of the National Response Team (NRT) of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Missouri State Fire Marshal’s Office and the St. Charles County Police Department, Central County Fire & Rescue (CCFR) investigators have concluded the on-scene phase of the investigation of the Bogey Hills Country Club fire.

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onstrated by ATF, the Missouri State Fire Marshal’s Office and the St. Charles County Police Department,” says CCFR Assistant Chief Steve Brown. “This was a tragic event for our entire community, and we truly appreciate their willingness to step in and help.”

On Feb. 16, at approximately 11:55 p.m., CCFR and surrounding fire departments responded to a three-alarm blaze that destroyed the historic Bogey Hills Country Club at 1120 Country Club Road in St.

Charles County.

The entire investigation team has spent nearly a week extensively examining the scene, conducting interviews and reviewing hours of video footage shot by witnesses and firefighters to determine the origin and cause of the fire. The investigation is not complete, but the team has been able to rule out arson as a potential cause. A final report detailing the specific origin and cause findings will be available at the conclusion of the investigation.

Take the O’Fallon Police Department’s hands-on disaster preparedness course for free People from all walks of life are encouraged to learn disaster preparedness skills through the O’Fallon Police Department’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. You do not have to be an O’Fallon resident to take the free, 20-hour course, which will be taught on March 3 from 6 – 10 p.m. and March 4 – 5 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Training will cover these topics and more: • Assembling a disaster preparedness kit.

• Hands-on basic medical assessment and treatment for injuries, burns, etc.

• Working as a team to conduct triage, light search and rescue and extinguishing small

fires.

“CERT training is extremely valuable,” said O’Fallon Police Officer Patrick Helton, who is leading the program. “If we have a tornado or an earthquake or other catastrophic event, first responders are likely to be overwhelmed by the number of people who need help. CERT training can help people take care of themselves until professional help arrives.”

For FAQS, course details, videos of CERT teams in training and applications for the March 2017 session, visit www.ofallon.mo.us/PD/cert.

For additional questions contact Officer Helton at phelton@ofallon.mo.us or 636-379-3816.

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St. Charles County marks sixth year of annual retail sales growth; sets new record at $5.8 billion

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Annual retail sales in 2016 climbed for the sixth consecutive year in St. Charles County, setting a new record of $5,882,200,818, a 3.81 percent increase over 2015, according to figures just released by the St. Charles County Finance Department.

“The U.S. economy grew by only 1.6 percent in 2016,” says St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann, “and that mostly was driven by personal spending. We are pleased to see our community continue to be a strong leader when it comes to consumer spending,

low unemployment and housing starts.”

When consumers shop local, Ehlmann says, not only are they keeping unemployment rates low, they are helping local entrepreneurs and large businesses thrive. Through sales taxes, citizens are providing support for roads, parks, public safety and more.

Before the global recession, St. Charles County’s annual retail sales peaked in 2007 at $4,681,254,174. It wasn’t until 2011 that a new high was reached and there has been steadily growth every year

since.

“The retail and accommodation/food service sectors comprise about 30 percent of the total jobs in St. Charles County and account for more than $838 million in annual wages,” says County Executive Ehlmann. “With all the retail options available online and around the region, it is great to see our residents supporting their community by shopping locally and keeping the economy strong and growing in St. Charles County.”

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1st Financial announces new video scholarship contest in 2017 1st Financial Federal Credit Union has been making a significant contribution to the community since 1968, and now they are asking their scholarship applicants to make a short 60 second video, explaining why St. Louis needs credit unions like 1st Financial.

This April, 1st Financial will award three college scholarships totaling $4,500 to local students. The $2,000 Right Stuff scholarship will be awarded to one current 1st Fi-

nancial member. The $2,000 STL Youth scholarship will be awarded to one current STL Youth participant. The $500 College Kids CSA scholarship will be awarded to one current College Kids CSA program participant.

The scholarship applications are now available online at https://www.1stfinancialfcu. org/scholarships.

The deadline to apply is March 31.

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O’FallonTheatreWorks’ nominated for a host of Arts for Life theater awards

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O’Fallon Parks and Recreation’s community theater program, O’FallonTheatreWorks (OTW), recently netted 16 nominations for two plays produced in 2016, the comedy “Noises Off,” and a drama, “The Diary of Anne Frank.”

Theirs was the second-highest number of nominations for the “Arts for Life Second Annual Theatre Mask Awards,” with nominees, and sometimes multiple nominees, in every category for which the plays qualified. In fact, the plays are competing in two of the categories, “Set Design” and “Large Ensemble.”

“Noises Off ” earned nine nominations, tying for first place for the most nominations for a single play, and “Anne Frank” received seven nominations.

“That’s a lot,” said Darren

Granaas, O’Fallon’s Cultural Arts Coordinator. Also, Chris and Carole Lanham were on a short list of people who were nominated for more than one category.

The winners will be announced on April 1 at the Atrium Conference Center on the Christian Hospital Campus.

And the nominees are: “Noises Off ” Mike McPartland, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Amanda McMichael, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Jeff Lloyd, Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Anthony Wininger, Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Jadienne Nolan, Outstanding Actress in a Comedy

Melissa Boyer, Outstanding Director of a Comedy Rob Hanson, Set Design Outstanding Large Ensemble “Noises Off,” Outstanding Comedy “The Diary of Anne Frank” Kathy Fugate, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Ellie Lanham, Outstanding Costume Design Chris Resimius, Chris Lanham, Ellie Lanham, Outstanding Set Design Chris Lanham and Carole Lanham, Outstanding Director of a Drama Outstanding Large Ensemble Katie Adams, Outstanding Lighting Design “Diary of Anne Frank,” Outstanding Drama

Zachary’s Playground in Lake Saint Louis will temporarily close for renovations Zachary’s Playground, located in Lake Saint Louis, will close for renovations beginning March 20. All Inclusive Rec.

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LLC. has been awarded the project, which will include removal of 17,000 square feet of playground flooring and installation of interlocking playground tiles.

Throughout construction, the entire playground will remain closed. Estimated re-opening of the playground is early May. Unlimited Play shared their dream of a truly “All Inclusive” playground with the city of Lake Saint Louis and, in 2007, Zachary’s Playground became reality.

For the last 10 years, Zachary’s has been one of the busiest and most popular playgrounds, even receiving national recognition.

The city’s partnership with Unlimited Play has become a model for other communities to use in building playgrounds for children of all abilities. There will be a celebration of this success on June 24. Plans are underway for a fun-filled morning

that will include a 5K superhero run or one mile walk, followed by inflatables, music, games, food and more.

Fundraising efforts are also underway for an additional playground piece to be installed at Zachary’s. The “Spin Me” is a flush to the ground mounted merry-go-round. This merrygo-round allows wheelchairs to enter directly onto the play area, allowing children to experience the fun side by side with their friends. If fundraising efforts are met, this piece will be installed along with the new flooring. Donations are needed and if interested, please contact Unlimited Play at www.unlimitedplay.org.

Updates during construction and for the 10 Year Anniversary Party will be available at www. lakesaintlouis.com/parks.

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By John M Hanna ‘Yeggs’ is a comic series about Robert and Bill, two rabbits who have opened their own egg franchise in the Midwest (St. Louis area). We follow their day to day lives, watching as they go about the hectic task of preparing for their one big day every year. Along the way they have adventures filled with fun, comic doings and pathos.

Moore On Life

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HAPPY MIRTHDAY It’s been a cold and chilly winter with no end in sight, thanks to that malevolent predictor of weather. What has our society become when we put our trust in ground-burrowing rodents? No, I’m not referring to politicians…

I mean the groundhog.

He says there will be six more weeks of tortuous snow, cold and gloom. Now we must all suffer through cabin fever and impatiently await an indicator of the first sign of spring. On that note, I have good news and bad news. First the good news; I spotted a robin.

The bad news…it was on an old episode of Batman.

So there is not much to look forward to, nothing to stir up excitement except waiting for Old Man Winter to break a hip and become incapacitated.

But wait just a ding blasted minute! My birthday’s coming up! Oh the endless possibilities of fun and frivolity followed by lots of exciting presents. Not so much.

My husband fails at selecting electrifying gifts.

He’ll ask, “What do you want for you birthday? Clothes?”

I’ll say, “No! Last time you got me clothes I had to take them back because you shopped in the maternity section.”

“I can’t help that. All women’s clothing sections look the same to me.”

“Sweetie, you would think a shirt with the word ‘Pregzilla’ on the front would give it away.”

“I just thought that was the brand name. But it did fit you

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perfectly in the waist area.”

“Quiet!” I continue, “Then there were those tickets I got to your favorite team’s basketball game.”

“That’s because you said we should spend more time together. I can get you perfume again?”

“No. Pine tree car air fresheners do not count as perfume.

Next.”

“Well then, there was that time I gave you lotion. You love lotion.”

“It was wrinkle cream.”

“How about when I gave you that nice restaurant gift card?”

“Sweetie, if I want to go out to Taco Bell I think I can scrounge up enough change to get my own cheesy gordita crunch anytime.”

“Well, I did give you that plant because I know how much you like to garden.”

“It was a Trump Chia pet.”

“Okay then, give me some concrete ideas this time.”

“Fine. Here are the rules; surprise me with something I really need and have been hint-

ing, asking, even nagging for, which is functional yet necessary. Something I don’t have to exchange or take back. Think original. Be creative!”

And this is how I came to get four brand new seats for all bathroom toilets.

A gordita crunch card sounds pretty good at this point.light.

My most recent adventure made fo 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.

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Ignite will launch initially with two strands: HealthCare Academy and Start Up/Business Solutions. The HealthCare Academy is in partnership with BJC HealthCare and will provide students with a clinical rotation at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Peters or Progress West Hospital in O’Fallon. A WSD teacher and BJC personnel will instruct and facilitate the course and clinical rotation assignments. In addition, students will be paired with a health care mentor, earn Safety, HIPAA, CPR and First Aid competencies and have a capstone project to complete.

Start Up/Business Solutions will provide students with an opportunity to work with mentors to create a start-up

Photo courtesy Wentzville School District The Wentzville School District and BJC HealthCare have entered a partnership as part of a new, hands-on learning experience for high school students called “Ignite.”

venture or work to solve a problem for a local business.

Ignite will be available to WSD students who apply and interview for 15 spots in the HealthCare Academy and approximately 20 spots in Start Up/Business Solutions.

The district hopes to grow and expand the program to include more students in subsequent years.

“Ignite will take everything students have learned in the classroom and apply it to an

authentic work environment,” said Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Dr. Gregg Klinginsmith. “Students will interact closely with local professionals in the field and will learn the ‘soft skills’ needed in the industry. It will also provide students with a network of local professionals who can help them connect to future employment.

We are very excited to launch this new opportunity for WSD students.”

Francis Howell teachers earn National Board Certification

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Photo courtesy Francis Howell School District The Francis Howell School District has seven teachers who have recently earned or renewed their National Board Certification, which is the highest credential in the teaching profession.

The Francis Howell School District (FHSD) has seven teachers who have recently earned or renewed their National Board Certification, which is the highest credential in the teaching profession. The district now has 106 teachers who have achieved this distinction, and more than 10 percent of all National Board Certified Teachers in the state of Missouri work in FHSD. The district congratulates Becky-David Elementary teacher Christi Kolath, FHSD’s newest National Board Certified teacher. Those teachers renewing their certification include Janet Eubanks, Francis Howell High School; Diane Fingers, Francis Howell North; Roderick Laughman, Hollenbeck Middle School; Katie Mastorakos, Francis Howell Central High School; Jennifer Miller, Francis Howell Central High School; and Shelly Parks, Francis Howell North High School.

“In FHSD, we are proud to have such a large percentage of our staff obtain board certification, because we know that our outstanding schools are a result of having outstanding teachers and staff,”

said chief academic officer Nicole Whitesell.

National Board Certified Teachers are highly accomplished educators who meet high and rigorous standards. The certification, through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS), is a voluntary process in which teachers work to advance the quality of teaching and learning. As part of this process, teachers analyze their teaching context and students’ needs, submit videos of their teaching, and provide student work samples that demonstrate growth in student learning over time.

Like board-certified doctors and accountants, teachers who achieve National Board Certification have met stringent standards through intensive study, expert evaluation, self-assessment and peer review. NBPTS offers 25 certificates that cover a variety of subject areas and student developmental levels. A National Board Teaching Certificate is valid for ten years with the opportunity to renew certification.

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Healthy Living

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Preventing and managing diabetes

By Mary Kay Macheca As the weight of the American population has increased, so has the incidence of diabetes.

With respect to long-term consequences of this disease, diabetes can cause serious complications. It’s also the seventh-leading cause of death in the United States. Knowing the risk factors of diabetes is important in prevention, while recognizing its symptoms can help you seek proper treatment sooner.

What are the risk factors and symptoms I should be aware of?

There are multiple risk factors for developing diabetes, including age, weight, a sedentary lifestyle, family history of diabetes, a personal history of gestational diabetes and belonging to certain ethnic groups. While some factors are beyond your control, others can be reduced by healthy changes.

Sometimes, the symptoms of diabetes can be so mild that they are overlooked. If you notice any of the warning signs, it’s important to discuss them with your health care provider.

Some of the symptoms include: Increased thirst • Increased urination • Increased hunger • Fatigue • Blurred vision • Weight loss • Slower-healing cuts • Dry skin

What are the treatment options for diabetes?

Diabetes can be treated in multiple ways.

For type 1, patients require insulin to control their blood sugar. For type 2, a variety of treatment options are available, including oral diabetes medication and non-insulin injectable medication. Diet, exercise and weight loss without medication may also help normalize blood sugars in someone with type 2 diabetes.

However, healthy lifestyles are very important for either diagnosis.

How does our lifestyle affect diabetes management?

Diet and exercise are the cornerstones of therapy for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. I can’t emphasize enough their importance on blood sugar control. By incorporating all the components of diabetes care, diet, exercise, medication and glucose-monitoring into their lifestyle, diabetes can become simply a part of a patient’s life instead of running it.

Mary Kay Macheca, ANP, is a BJC Medical Group board-certified adult nurse practitioner and certified diabetes educator at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital. She works with patients to help optimize their health and minimize the risk and chronic complications of diabetes. To learn more, visit www.bjcstcharlescounty.org or schedule an appointment with Mary Kay at 636-916-9615.

DNA test may reveal why you can’t lose weight Excess pounds do more than just increase your weight – they increase your risk of many other major health problems. Overweight people are more likely to have heart disease, strokes, diabetes, cancer and depression. And as a person’s BMI increases, so do the number of sick days, medical claims and healthcare costs.

And why is it that we’ve all seen people who eat a lot more than we do or eat fattening foods like ice cream, cake and whatever else they want and still don’t gain weight? Researchers have shown that genetics may play a huge role in this frustrating problem.

According to Dr. Brian Parks, study coauthor and a postdoctoral researcher at the Geffen School of Medicine, “We could potentially reverse obesity if we understand how genetic factors influenced so much of the population to become obese in the first place.”

On one level, your weight depends on the number of calories you consume, how many of those calories you store and how many you burn up. But each of these factors is influenced by a combination of genes and environment. Both can affect your physiology (such as how fast you burn calories) as well as your behavior (the

types of foods you choose to eat, for instance).

Genes can contribute to obesity is several ways.

They can affect your appetite, metabolism, food cravings, body-fat distribution and how we eat when coping with stress.

Research suggests that genes can actually account for just 25 percent of the predisposition to be overweight, while for other genetic influences can be as high as 70 to 80 percent.

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Rascals’ home field getting a facelift It has been in the planning stages for a while, but the River City Rascals and the city of O’Fallon are moving forward with installation of synthetic turf at CarShield Field. The turf will allow them to play more baseball games and host more events at the facility than with a traditional natural grass surface. The resurfacing is expected to be completed before the Rascals’ first game of the season on May 5.

Of the 12 teams in the Frontier League, the Rascals will be the ninth to make the transition from natural grass to synthetic turf.

They will now be able to play more baseball during inclement weather and now have the ability to host events such as high school and college soccer, lacrosse, softball, large concert series, and major college baseball.

“To say this project is a game-changer for the Rascals and CarShield Field would be an understatement,” said Rascals President Dan Dial. “Our goal has always been to provide as many exciting and family friendly events at our facility as possible each year. We are the premier destination in St. Charles County for sports entertainment, but the installation of synthetic turf will allow us to dramatically expand our profile of events to include major concerts and high-level athletics.

There will be something for everyone!”

For more details, go to www.RiverCityRascals. com *Like the big leagues Cottleville has annual St. Patrick’s Run next weekend There will be an opportunity for all types of runners on March 11 with the 7K (4.35 miles) run starting promptly at 8 a.m.. Following those speedsters the two-mile fun run.

For more details go to www.StPatParage.org *Great group for a great cause Women’s team at Lindenwood wins over number-one-ranked team The No. 3 Lindenwood women’s lacrosse team defeated No. 1 Florida Southern at Hunter Stadium in St. Charles in a rematch of the 2016 National Semifinal game. A Lindenwood lacrosse record crowd of 642 was in attendance to witness the Lady Lions prevail by a final score of 14-11.

Rachel Benzing opened the scoring just 1:50 into the match half, giving Lindenwood a lead

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that it would not relinquish for the remainder of the afternoon. Less than two minutes later, Morgan Judd found the back of the cage with an unassisted score to put the Lady Lions in front by two goals.

The Lady Lions piled up the score with four goals over a 16:58 stretch, building a 6-3 lead. Sophie Buelow, Judd, Cassie Stucklen and Hannah Doughty tallied the Lindenwood scores during the spurt.

Benzing and Buelow would each score before the end of the half, as Lindenwood built itself an 8-4 lead heading into halftime.

Dani Bursinger scored first to begin the second half, bringing the score to 8-5.

Judd and Buelow added to the scoring for Lindenwood, each converting on free-position attempts, to help the Lady Lions take a 10-5 lead.

Carly Fedorowski, Benzing and Doughty kept the goal scoring going for Lindenwood, as the score moved to 13-8 in favor of the Lady Lions with 2:17 remaining in the second half.

After Fedorowski’s second goal of the afternoon with 1:50 showing on the clock, Lindenwood moved ahead by six goals, 14-8. Florida Southern attempted a late rally, scoring three goals in the final 88 seconds, but time ran out on the topranked Moc’s as the game ended with a 14-11 final.

The victory over No. 1 Florida Southern is the first time in program history that Lindenwood has defeated a top-ranked opponent.

With the win, Lindenwood improves to 3-0 to begin the 2017 season. *Great start to the season 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.

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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Sweet spring desserts

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Cherry Cheesecake Lush Dessert Recipe courtesy of Lemon Tree Dwelling blog

Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes | Servings: 12 Ingredients: 1 cup vanilla wafer crumbs 1 cup finely chopped pecans 1 cup butter, melted 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 cup powdered sugar 16 ounces whipped topping, divided 2 small boxes cheesecake-flavored pudding 3 cups milk 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling 1/2 cup. chopped pecans

combine vanilla wafer crumbs, finely chopped pecans and butter.

Press into 9-by-13-inch baking pan; bake 15 minutes.

Remove from oven and cool.

In separate mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar and 1 1/2 cups whipped topping. Mix until smooth; spread evenly over cooled crust.

Combine cheesecake pudding mix, milk and 1 1/2 cups whipped topping, and mix until smooth. Spread evenly over cream cheese layer in pan.

Top with pie filling, remaining whipped topping and chopped pecans.

Directions: Heat oven to 350 F. In medium mixing bowl,

Blueberry Key Lime Cheesecake Bars Recipe courtesy of Inside BruCrew Life blog

Prep time: 25 minutes | Cook time: 45 minutes | Servings: 24

Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray 30 vanilla cream-filled cookies 1/4 cup butter, melted 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup sour cream 1/3 cup key lime juice 1 tablespoon key lime zest 1/4 cup flour 3 eggs green gel food coloring (optional) 1 can (21 ounces) blueberry pie filling, divided 1 container (8 ounces) whipped topping, thawed key lime slices (optional) Directions: Place baking sheet on bottom rack of oven. Fill halfway with water. Heat oven to 325 F. Line 9-by-13-inch pan with foil and spray with nonstick spray.

Using food processor, pulse cookies until crumbly. Stir together crumbs and butter. Press evenly into bottom of prepared pan.

Beat cream cheese until creamy. Add sugar and sour cream, and beat again until smooth. Add key lime juice, zest and flour, and beat until mixed thoroughly.

Add eggs, one at a time, and beat gently after each. Add green food coloring to cheesecake mixture, if desired.

Spread cheesecake batter evenly over crust in pan. Add 1 cup of blueberry pie filling over top of cheesecake. Use butter knife to gently swirl pie filling into cheesecake. Do not let knife go through to crust.

Place pan on oven rack above tray of water. Bake 45-48 minutes. Remove immediately and place on wire rack for 1 hour then place in refrigerator until completely chilled.

Cut into 24 squares and serve with whipped topping, remaining pie filling and key lime wedges.

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Crossword Puzzle: MARCH MADNESS ACROSS 1. Dust jacket promo 6. The NHL’s Stanley ____ 9. “The Sun ____ Rises” 13. Petroleum tanker 14. *Top March Madness seed 15. Sigourney Weaver’s 1979 box-office hit 16. Kind of ray 17. Expert 18. Mother, lovingly 19. *NCAA’s fill-in-the-blanks 21. *Final Four location 23. ____ B or ____ C, at the doctor’s office 24. Russian monarch 25. “Gross!”

28. Double Dutch gear 30. “____ of all trades,” pl.

34. Found in a racing shell 36. Mountain goat terrain 38. What Pinocchio was doing?

40. Margarita garnish 41. Before “pocus”?

43. Roofed colonnade 44. Type of acid 46. Roman public space, pl.

47. One of President’s two 48. Follow 50. Bathtime froth 52. “Get it?”

53. *Three pointer 55. Carry, as in suitcase 57. *Shared name of Kentucky and Villanova, sing.

61. New Norwegian language 65. Willow twig 66. Tiller’s tool 68. Salivate uncontrollably 69. Like a good singer 70. Old fashioned “before” 71. Ancient marketplace 72. Ballet’s pas 73. *St. John’s ____ Storm

DOWN 1. Fat Man or Little Boy 2. Baron Munchhausen, e.g.

3. Long forearm bone 4. Throw up 5. Worker who rolls dough for baked goods 6. Painter’s layer 7. *Tar Heels’ home

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8. Circle of friends 9. Medicinal succulent 10. Sketch 11. 18-wheeler 12. December stone 15. Libertine 20. Unit of geological time 22. Pilgrimage to Mecca 24. Tea pot warmer 25. *School with most basketball titles 26. Filth 27. Surround 29. University teacher, for short 31. Benign lump 32. “The ____ Runner,” pl.

33. Annoy a bedfellow 35. Skin cysts

37. Spiritual leader 39. *Opening round, a.k.a. Play-In ____ 42. Lamentably 45. Public disapproval 49. Chapter in history 51. *March Madness selection day 54. Early anesthetic 56. Narrow valley between hills 57. Courts 58. Is not 59. Facebook button 60. Like a billionaire’s pockets 61. Scholarship criterion 62. Move over and “make ____!”

63. Sight for what eyes?

64. Third K in KKK 67. Metal-bearing mineral

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EVENTS March 1: Park pavilion reservations

The city of St. Peters announced that it will take reservations for park pavilions in person beginning at 5 a.m. at the St. Peters Rec-Plex on March 1.

Telephone reservations will be available after 9 a.m. on March 1. Pavilion permit fees range from $30-$75 for St. Peters residents and $60-$150 for nonresidents, depending on the size of the pavilion. A guaranteed reservation fee is required at time of reservation. To qualify for resident rates, a St. Peters Resident Privilege Card is required.

Please visit www.stpetersmo.net or call 636-939-2386, ext. 1400, for more information on fees and policies. Reservations for the large Corporate Pavilion at 370 Lakeside Park are available year-round by contacting 370 Lakeside Park at 636-387-5283.

March 2: Financial series for women

A Women’s Financial Education Series to be offered this spring is designed to help individuals, especially women, increase their current level of financial knowledge, develop confidence in their decision-making ability, and gain control of their lives through informed money management. This five-session series will be held from 6:30-9 p.m.

Thursdays, March 2 through March 30. The location is St. Charles Community College at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. The sessions will focus on financial management, credit, insurance, planning for retirement, investing and estate planning.

The cost of the program is $49; scholarships are available. Each participant will receive a financial workbook and many other resources. This financial program is sponsored by University of Missouri Extension, St. Charles Community College and other local coalition members. For information, contact Suzanne Gellman at 636-9703000 or email gellmans@missouri.edu.

To register, call 636-922-8233 or register online at www.stchas.edu/coned.

Visit http://extension.missouri.edu/ wfes for more information. University of Missouri Extension programs are open to all.

March 3: Trivia night

Ginnever Ave. in O’Fallon. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., trivia starts at 7 p.m.

Cost is $200 for tables of eight or $25 a person. Cash prizes for first and second place. There will be a basket raffle 50/50 and other games. Outside food allowed; however, no outside beverages allowed. Must be 21 years of age to attend. Any questions call Anna 314-591-1448 or email Annaalles73@ gmail.com.

March 3: Middle school trivia night

This evening of trivia fun benefits St. Dominic High School’s performing arts program. Students in grades six through eight are invited to compete in tables of up to eight participants.

The $10/person cost includes soda, water and one pizza per table. The event takes place from 7-9:45 p.m. in St. Dominic High School’s Fallon Family Center at 31 St. Dominic Drive in O’Fallon. Prizes will be awarded to the first and second place teams. Participants will enjoy diverse trivia categories, raffle items, a chance to win a walk-on part in the spring musical, and the ever-popular singing round performed by St. Dominic performing arts students. To register, contact Tom and Shelley Lang at sdhpalstrivia@hotmail.com or 636-300-1661.

March 3: Fish fry

St Paul’s UCC church in Defiance will be having a fish fry from 5 - 7:30 p.m.

On the menu are fish, chips, mac and cheese, slaw, bread and desserts. Cost is $10 for adults, children ages fiveto-12 are $5.

March 4: Trivia night

United Services for Children invites you to “In Cahoots,” its ninth annual trivia night. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. at the Pezold Banquet Center (KC Hall) in Cottleville, located at 5701 State Highway N. Trivia will begin at 6 p.m. STL Trivia Guy will be back by popular demand, posing the questions in this highly interactive, entertaining event. Cash prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place winning teams. Create your team identity with costumes and table decorations. Bring your own food and snacks. Draft beer and soda are included in the ticket price. Mixed drinks and wine will be available for a minimal charge. (No outside liquor allowed.) Reservations are required. Tickets available at www. unitedservicesforchildren.org.

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March 4: Trivia night

This evening of trivia fun benefits St. Dominic High School’s performing arts program. The cost of $160 for a table of up to eight players includes complimentary beer, soda and water. The event begins at 7 p.m. in St. Dominic High School’s Fallon Family Center at 31 St. Dominic Drive in O’Fallon. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Prizes will be awarded to the first and second place teams, as well as the best-decorated table. Participants will enjoy diverse trivia categories, raffle items, a chance to win a walk-on part in the spring musical and the everpopular singing round performed by St. Dominic performing arts students.

To register, contact Tom and Shelley Lang at sdhpalstrivia@hotmail.com or 636-300-1661.

March 1-5: Theater performance

St. Charles Community College’s Center Stage Theatre will present “A Doll’s House” March 1-5, in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building theater on the SCC campus. The show will be performed at 7:30 p.m. March 1-4; 10 a.m. March 2 and 2 p.m. March 5.

Tickets are free to SCC students with ID, or $8 general admission and $6 seniors, veterans and students. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. To purchase tickets, visit stchastickets.com.

March 7-8: Theater auditions

Center Stage Theatre will hold open auditions for “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” at 7 p.m. on March 7-8.

Auditions will be held in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building, Room 110, on the St. Charles Community College campus. Callbacks will be at 7 p.m. March 9. Casting for this performance is flexible; it is encouraged that people of all abilities, ethnicities and genders audition for any and all roles.

The audition will consist of a 60- to 90-second monologue of your choosing, a second piece of 60 seconds that may be either a monologue or an unaccompanied song and a ‘special skill’ – something that is unique to you personally. The show will be performed at 7:30 p.m. April 19-22; 10 a.m. April 20; and 2 p.m. April 23. Tickets are free to SCC students with ID, or $8 general admission and $6 seniors, veterans and students. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. For more information, contact Jason James Flannery, director, at jflannery@lindenwood.edu.

March 8: Parent Night for Straight Talk on Teen Issues of Suicide, Anxiety and Depression

All parents are invited to attend Parent Night for Straight Talk on Teen Issues of Suicide, Anxiety and Depression. This panel discussion will take place at 7 p.m. at St. Dominic High School’s Amy Dickherber Performing Arts Center at 31 St. Dominic Drive in O’Fallon. Panelists include profession-

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March 9: Credit seminar

West Community Credit Union invites you to attend a free seminar on “Improving Your Credit Score” at 6 p.m. at their O’Fallon Branch located at 4161 Highway K. Attendees will learn how credit scores are calculated, how they can affect you, how to read a credit report, and how to improve a score, ultimately saving you money!

Staff will be available following the presentation to review your personal credit report. Light finger foods will be provided. Limited seating available so RSVP today. To reserve your seat, contact Lori Hudson at LHudson@ westcommunitycu.org or call 636720-2402.

March 11: Drama camp for kids

Francis Howell High School’s Limelight Theatre Soon To Be A Star! Drama Camp for kids takes place from 11 a.m. to approx. 3:30 p.m. at Francis Howell High School at 7001 Hwy. 94 South in St. Charles. Your child can be an actor or actress in a real play, see how lights and sound work on a real theatre stage, discover how stage make-up is applied, try on costumes, choose the right prop to make his or her character come to life and so much more. At the end the day is a fun performance that parents are invited to watch. Lunch and a snack are provided and all participants receive an event Tshirt. Lunch will be cheese or pepperoni pizza a Rice Krispy treat and Capri Sun drink (If your child would prefer to bring their own lunch for dietary issues, please label the lunch with their name.) There will also be a snack of goldfish or fruit snacks. Applications to participate are available by contacting FHHS Limelight Theatre at karenglimelight@gmail.com.

March 16: Fundraiser trip

The Friends of SSM St. Joseph Auxiliary is promoting a fundraiser for the auxiliary by hosting a trip to the Fox Theatre. Cost is $100 a person which includes the bus transportation, plated lunch and the performance of “Cabaret.” Please call 636-947-5466 if you would like to participate or need more information.

March 17: Scholarship deadline

West Community Credit Union is accepting applications for their annual scholarship program. There are five $1,500 scholarships available to graduating high school seniors. Applications are available at www.westcommunitycu.org and are due March 17.

For more information, visit online or stop by a local branch.

March 17: Trivia night

Music Trivia Night to benefit LTM

Missions (Lord Tabernacle Ministry) takes place at Wentzville Community Center at 500 West Main Street. Doors open at 6 p.m., trivia begins at 7 p.m.

Bring snacks, beer available for sale.

For general questions call Bob Bristow at 636-357-9789; for tickets go to eventbrite.com/e/music-trivia-nighttickets-31920838086.

March 17-26: Theater performances

Young People’s Theatre will perform “Disney’s The Little Mermaid” at 7 p.m. March 17 and March 24; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. March 18, and March 25; and 2 p.m. March 19, and March 26, in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building theater on the St. Charles Community College campus. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at stchastickets.com, in the Continuing Education office in Humanities Building Room 103 or by calling 636-922-8233.

March 19: Band concert

The St. Charles Municipal Band presents the 2017 Spring Concert at 2 p.m. at St. Charles High School at 725 N Kingshighway in St. Charles. This free family-friendly concert is in a new venue, and features the concert band and the big band in performance of new repertoire and other audience favorites. For further information, please call 636-949-2590 or 314-8785296, or visit www.stcharlesband.com.

March 24: Country music concert

Country artists Leona and Ron Williams will appear at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre Performing Arts Theatre at 7 p.m. Advance tickets are available through Brown Paper Tickets for $13.99 (plus service fee of 3.5 percent) by calling 1-800-838-3006 or online at brownpapertickets.com. Any seats still available will be $20 at the door. The St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre is located at One St. Peters Centre Blvd. in St. Peters.

March 24: Trivia night

Trivia night at Fort Zumwalt North High School to benefit the Scholar Quiz Team will take place from 6:30 – 10 p.m. at 1230 Tom Ginnever Ave. in O’Fallon. The theme is “Passports” and cost is $90 for a table of eight (includes mulligans!). Soda and water are provided Bring snacks. This is a no alcohol event. Please call Ms. Gianini to reserve your spot at 636-272-4447.

March 28: Speaker event

St. Charles Presbyterian Church is hosting a speaker event on “Bullying in Social Media.” This free event is open to everyone and will be held at 7 p.m. at St. Charles Presbyterian Church located at 131 Gamble St. adjacent to Lindenwood University. RSVPs are appreciated but not required.

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Mark Norwine from Chad’s Coalition will be speaking about ongoing social media pitfalls, bullying trends, and proper ways to deal with and report bullying situations to end mistreatment to others. More information can be found on the church’s website at www.scpcusa.org.

April 14: Good Friday service

Ministry to Men is holding their annual Good Friday Service at Grace Community Chapel St. Peters at 7661 Mexico Rd. in St. Peters. Featured speaker is Michael Burke author of “Waiting to Die, Running to Live.” Doors open at 7 a.m. and the service concludes at 11:30 a.m. Refreshments provided, all men are welcome. For more information contact Derrill Martin at dmartin@ministrytomen.net or call 636720-1202.

April 22: Plant sale

The Lincoln County Master Gardeners sixth annual plant sale takes place from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the front parking lot of Valvoline Express Care at The Plaza in Troy. (Rain date April 29).

For more information, please call 636528-4613 or check out the Facebook page, Lincoln County Master Gardeners.

April 28: Trivia night

Girlfriends for Good will hold its seventh annual trivia night to benefit Youth In Need at the Machinists’ Hall in Bridgeton at 12365 St. Charles Rock Road. Tables of eight are $200 and include beer, soda and snacks. Doors open at 6 p.m., trivia begins at 7 p.m.

Sponsor a round for $50. All proceeds benefit Youth In Need. For more information, contact Cody Finan, Community Engagement Coordinator, at cfinan@youthinneed.org or 636-7579334.

April 29: Benefit shrimp boil

Friedens UCC, at 1703 Old Hwy 94 S in St. Charles, is hosting its annual Benefit Shrimp Boil at 6 p.m. 100 percent of the proceeds will benefit the Back Bay Mission in Biloxi, Mississippi. Call 636-724-1918 to get your reservations, seating is limited. For more information go to www.friedens-ucc. org.

May 5: Job fair

St. Charles Community College will host Job Fair 2017 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the College Center, located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville.

Admission is free to all job seekers.

This fair provides opportunities for job seekers to find job leads, job training and job search information and networking opportunities. Job seekers are encouraged to bring copies of their resume. Interested employers may register online at www.stchas.edu/jobfair, beginning March 1. Space is limited, so register early. Employer registrations will be accepted until April 28.

The fair is open to business and industry employers from profit and nonprofit organizations. The annual event is sponsored by three cooperating St. Charles County agencies and institutions. Last year, 330 area job seekers attended the event. A registration fee of $70 for nonprofit organizations or $95 for profit organizations includes one 2.5’x6’ table, two chairs, a continental breakfast, up to two box lunchSUDOKU answers from page 10

es and all advertising for the event.

For more information about the fair, Jenny Hahn Schnipper, 636-922-8244 or jschnipper@stchas.edu.

Mondays: St. Peters Rotary Club

Sept. 9: Craft fair

Mondays: Seasoned Eye Carvers Meeting

Tri County Advisory Board to Probation and Parole, Probation and Parole District 17, Missouri Department of Correction invites you to their Fifth Annual Christmas in September Craft Fair at Calvary Church at 3998 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in St. Peters from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crafters are needed, please contact Esther Angelos at marlofan@charter.net, 636-441-0329 or 314-477-5096.

ONGOING EVENTS Sundays and Tuesdays: Central Missouri Railroad Association meeting

The Central Missouri Railroad Association meets at Suite 20 in the Warrenton Outlet Mall. This unique organization is for railroad modelers, railfans, photographers and railroad retirees with layouts in O, HO, N hoping to add G scales. Meetings are on Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. and Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. For more info call 636-2795522 or 636-456-0776.

Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly 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 636-9464687.

Mondays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly

Noon at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. www.stpetersrotary.org.

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.

Mondays, 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

Every Tuesday: Cribbage Club

1 – 4 p.m. at The Falls Golf Course Clubhouse. Relaxed, friendly play and is open to all. Call 636-561-2970 for more information.

TOPS meet every Monday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 8945 Veterans Memorial Highway in O’Fallon.

Meetings at 9:30 a.m. with weigh in beginning at 8:30 a.m. For more information please all Linda Wilcox at 636-447-9056.

Tuesdays: Lions Club meeting

1st Monday: Gardeners of St. Charles County Monthly Meeting

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.

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

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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. $6 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-1 p.m. at Bogey Hills Country Club at 1120 Country Club Rd. in St. Charles. Membership in Kiwanis offers you the opportunity to benefit your community and its youth by serving with like-minded people. If you are interested in making a positive impact for generations to come, please join us. For more information please call 636-448-4277. You can also find us at http://stcharleskiwanis.com

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.

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

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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.

Tuesdays: Cribbage

Looking for an evening out? Come and play cribbage Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at the IHOP at 3851 Veterans Memorial Dr. in St. Peters. Win prizes and awards with semiannual tournaments.

ACC sanctioned. For more information contact Dee at 636-233-8032.

Every Tuesday & Thursday: Tai Chi at the St. Charles County Family YMCA 8-9am & 10:15-11:15am. No experience necessary. 636-928-1928.

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

Tuesdays & Thursdays: Get Fit Exercise Classes

Every Tuesday: Gateway Spotlight ChorUS 7:15-9:45pm at First United Methodist Church, 801 First Capitol Drive in St.

Tuesdays: Monthly veterans coffee

1st Tuesday: Fleur de Lis Garden Society

6:30pm at various locations. Info: www.fleurdelisgardensociety.org; Jeanne at 314.605.8563.

2nd Tuesday: Show-me Stitchers Embroiderer’s Guild of America www.wentzville-mo.minutemanpress.com

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.

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9-10am and 5:30-6:30pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall, New Melle. 314.369.6521.

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“Logan”

By Steve Bryan

Hugh Jackman takes a

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final bow as ‘LOGAN’ When I was a college student in the 1980’s, I typically bought comic books each week, especially those produced by Marvel Comics.

Although I was considered rather geeky for doing so, some of my friends in the dorm were captivated by Wolverine, a pint-sized powerhouse with razor-sharp claws. Though his real name was revealed to be James Howlett, he went by his more feral codename.

Back then, Iron Man had the cool suit, Danny Rand had a mystical “Iron Fist,” Luke Cage had the strength and Johnny Storm could burst into flame. Yet, my friends were irresistibly drawn to Wolverine, much as audiences have been in subsequent years.

Like “The Punisher,” Wolverine was a fairly amoral guy, never hesitating to skewer the bad guys. Yet, during Marvel’s 1980’s heyday, the writers showed the human side of the man.

During his time with the X-Men, he counseled young Kitty Pryde, who was played by Ellen Page in the Marvel movies. He loved beer and www.MastersGCR.com cigars and was fiercely loyal to his friends. His idea of “hunting” was to sneak close enough to a deer to simply touch it.

In 2000, Hugh Jackman brought the character to life in “X-Men,” one of the first successful attempts to adapt a Marvel comic for the big screen. Though it deviated somewhat from the printed page, the film, and especially Jackman’s performance, made this effort quite popular and profitable. Jackman revealed both the humanity and passion to the character.

It says a lot for Jackman that he has reprised the character in subsequent “X-Men” films and a few solo efforts about his character. He returns this weekend, presumably for the final time, in “Logan.” As the trailers show, an aging Professor X (Patrick Stewart) asks him to mentor and protect a young mutant whose abilities are similar to Logan’s.

This looks like the road film to end all road films. The current theatrical trailer shows his young protégé, played by Dafne Keen, wandering through a convenience store and taking what she wants. When confronted by the store owner, the inevitable happens. This sounds a lot like the 1973 film “Paper Moon,” except that Tatum O’Neal didn’t have sharp claws in the back of her hands.

It will be a loss for the franchise if Jackman does step away from the role. Throughout the adaptations, his Wolverine demonstrated his love for Jean Grey and that faithful devotion

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to “The X-Men.” The cinematic origin stories explored the pain of his childhood and the horrors he witnessed over the decades.

A tip of the adamantium claws to Hugh Jackman, then, for a job well done. No one will ever be able to touch your Wolverine or take your place.

“Logan,” rated R for strong brutal violence, language throughout and brief nudity, opens Friday, March 3.

“Logan” photo courtesy of Lionsgate 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 wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.