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The cast members of in the New Melle Community Passion Play perform on March 19 at the New Melle Sports & Recreation Center in New Melle.
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Volunteers in New Melle Community Passion Play mark 35th year of a local Easter tradition School
By Brett Auten Think of it as the little engine that could of community theater. This past weekend the New Melle Community Passion Play wrapped its 35th year of presenting the story of the last days in the life of Christ. For the two weekends before Easter, the play has grown to become a must-see Easter event. “It’s a small community that pulls off a grand production,” Donna Curdt, co-producer of the event said. “It’s very moving for all of us.” The play began as a labor of love by Mariam and Gene Steward and has now been embraced by Curdt, fellow producer Paul Mills and the many who are involved in the production as well as those who return every year to watch the portrayal. The volunteer actors, singers and people behind the scenes bring a new twist and different talents each year, breathing fresh life into the production. Curdt was one of those audience members who was fascinated and motivated by the production and was inspired to join the team. “I came to see it and I was very moved,” she said. “My sister and I both sang and we decided to volunteer and sing with the choir. But one purpose led to another and I was cast in a role.” The ability to be flexible and multi-
aware of their talents until we get them in a role. We’re from different denominations and have different beliefs but we’re all Christians and that pulls us together.” While the basic story is as old as time, there have been a few rewrites over the years, tweaking some dialogue, mixing and matching old songs with new and character changes. The New Melle Community Passion Play has been held in recent years at the tasking is a key component in being a member of the team and in putting on the production. “Oftentimes we have characters play multi-roles, switching into different costumes during the play,” Curdt said. This year’s cast was 30-people deep. Ideally, Curdt and company would like to have 50-to-60 members to help flush out the cast. The level of commitment in order to keep this non-denominational production thriving for nearly 40 years is heartening. Actors and singers, who dabble in the craft at best, come from all over including Lincoln, Warren and St. Charles counties and as far away as House Springs and Elsberry. “They trickle in from all over,” Curdt said. “Some people have a little bit more experience but most generally aren’t
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Continued from cover New Melle Sports & Recreation Center. Admission is a free will donation only. What donation money that does come to the production, it is used to purchase spotlights, sound equipment and staging. Next year, the play will run on April 1-2 and April 8-9. For additional information and large group reservations call Curdt at 636-791-3497.
Wentzville holding a ‘name that park’ contest In 2014, Splash Station Aquatic Center, at 1141 Peine Rd., opened its doors. Splash Station Aquatic Center, a stateof-the-art water park, was funded by the 2010 half-cent sales tax. This facility has entertained more than 60,000 patrons since its opening. Splash Station Aquatic Center features several amenities including a 400-foot lazy river, a wet deck spray feature, a children’s splash playground, a three-meter platform and diving board and a 24-foot tall wa-
leparksandrec or complete a submission form at Progress Park Recreation Center at 968 Meyer Rd. Rules for the contest are also available both of these locations. Wentzville Parks and Recreation can’t wait to hear your suggestions. Submissions will be accepted from March 15 through April 17. The final selection will be determined by the Wentzville Parks and Recreation Board and Wentzville’s Board of Aldermen.
FRESH PERSPECTIVES Women’s History Month deserves a bigger spotlight By Laura Sigmund March is Women’s History Month, celebrating the strides women have made in all fields of study and culture. With feminism becoming a hot-button issue, one would think that this holiday would be celebrated in an exuberant fashion. However, it is barely even thought about. In the United States, women as a whole have faced oppression and societal scrutiny. Women pined and perished for rights such as voting and equal pay. The topic of a woman’s right to control her own body is still up for discussion to this day. At FZN in February, we heard African American music during passing period and biographies on the announcements to promote Black History month. Why is the pride in female accomplishments shrouded and not celebrated in the same way? History books treat the accomplishments of women in the same fashion as
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ter flume. This year, Wentzville Parks and Recreation will add new amenities to the park including a party pavilion. Future plans, include adding an additional slide to the facility and trail system to the park. The aquatic center sits in a 22.2-acre park, which until now has gone unnamed. The city of Wentzville needs your help to name one of Wentzville’s newest parks. You may submit your park name at http://bit.ly/wentzvil-
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any marginalized group. Women and other historical minorities inhabit one paragraph in a chapter full of white men. Even when they are mentioned, the fairer sex is evaluated on their outward appearance almost exclusively. Women such as Hedy Lamarr are seen as beauties rather than brains. Lamarr is remembered for her film career and personal controversy, but she more importantly created spread-spectrum communication technology, the basic technology that controls Bluetooth and Wi-Fi today. Eleanor Roosevelt was judged on her looks rather than her supportive role as First Lady and her work for women’s rights. Without Rosalind Franklin’s research on DNA structure, Watson and Crick would not be famous for the wellknown double helix structure of DNA. Scarlett Johansson had to dodge sexist questions her male counterparts were not
asked during the media run of “The Avengers.” W o m e n should be respected because of their accomplishments, not because of their abundance or lack of physical beauty. When will women stop being seen in society as pretty pets on pedestals? The accomplishments women have made for their gender as well as the human race should be exalted during this month, not ignored. Publicity for women’s advances and the obstacles they still surmount today need to be on the forefront of society’s mind during this month. Laura Sigmund is a senior at Fort Zumwalt North High School 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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Wentzville establishes a Façade Improvement Grant Program The city of Wentzville’s Board of Aldermen recently approved a resolution establishing a Façade Improvement Grant Program. The program would apply to business and mixed-use buildings which are more than 50 years old and located in the VC-1 zoning district. This zoning designation applies to the core Downtown Wentzville area. There are a total of 41 eligible properties. The Façade Improvement Grant Program was established to permit and encourage the preservation of historic structures and avoid neighborhood deterioration through renovation and restoration of commercial and mixed-use buildings. The emphasis of the program will be to enhance the exterior facades of these structures. The city established the program recognizing that the requirements for the restoration of older structures are generally more expensive than more modern buildings. The program will encourage reinvestment in the Downtown Wentzville area through a matching 50-50 grant for an amount not-to-exceed a $10,000 grant for an eligible project. To support this effort, a total of $40,000 was set-aside in the 2016 fiscal budget.
The program includes a number of additional requirements. One of these requirements is placement of a deed restriction and lien on the property. Should a property owner not retain ownership for at least five years after the grant funds are awarded, the funds must be returned to the city. This provision will encourage long-term reinvestment and discourage a “flipping” of the property. Eligible projects shall only be for exterior improvements and may include such features as door and window replacement, tuck-pointing, canopies/awnings, ornamental façade treatment and similar improvements. Mayor Nick Guccione stated that, “Implementation of the Façade Improvement Grant Program will help to ensure that our downtown core remains a very viable part of the Wentzville community.” Interested property owners are encouraged to submit an application for a grant. The forms will be available after April 1 and will be accepted through April 30. Applications can be obtained from the Community Development Department at 200 E. Fourth St.
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Arts and Education Council announces 2016 PNC Project Grant applications open now The Arts and Education Council (A&E) announced that applications for the 2016 PNC Project Grants are now open. PNC Project Grants, generously underwritten through a $40,000 named fund from the PNC Foundation, range from $500 to $5,000, and are awarded to arts and arts education organizations in the 16-county bistate St. Louis region. This unique collaboration between the Arts and Education Council and PNC provides support to a variety of nonprofit arts and arts education organizations. The PNC grants fund specific projects in local classrooms, community centers and neighborhoods as well as outreach programs for at-risk youth and populations with limited to no access to arts programs. To be eligible, organizations must meet specific criteria and have annual budgets under $500,000. Grant awards are determined by a volunteer grant panel convened by the Arts and Education Council. “PNC Bank believes the arts are a key driver of the economic vitality of our region,” said Michael Scully, PNC regional president. “When we
support the arts, we strengthen the community, increasing the opportunity for success among individuals, organizations and businesses in the community.” “For some organizations, a $1,000 or $2,500 grant can make an incredible impact,” said Cynthia A. Prost, president of the Arts and Education Council. “PNC Project Grants are often used to fund special projects or programs that may be new to an organization or in jeopardy of being cut due to budget constraints. We thank PNC for recognizing that these innovative arts programs contribute to making St. Louis a vibrant, thriving city. PNC Grant applications are open now and will close on April 18. Grant applications can be made on-line at keeparthappening.org/apply. A&E anticipates announcing the 2016 grant awardees in early June. For more information on Arts and Education Council grant programs, contact Susan Rowe Jennings at 314-289-4004 or Susan-R@ KeepArtHappening.org.
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32nd Annual Firecracker Run registration is open Registration is now open for the O’Fallon Chamber’s 32 Annual Firecracker Run presented by Mercy on July 4 in O’Fallon. The race begins at 7 a.m. and consists of a 10K, 5K and a One Mile Fun Run. The event will once again be held at the T.R. Hughes Ballpark located at 900 T.R. Hughes Blvd. Upon completing the race runners will be met with a Health Expo, attendance prizes, a Runners Only area and an awards ceremony following the event. After the race, stick around the ballpark for the 2016 Heritage and Freedom Fest parade by the city of O’Fallon that starts at 9 a.m. “The Firecracker Run committee is hard at work planning the details of this year’s race and has already made a couple changes from last year including changing the race course for all of the races, adding a 10K Stroller category, and fresh new ideas to make the event even better this year. ” said Amos Reed, Committee Chair. You can register online at www.FirecrackerRun.net or by stopping by the O’Fallon Chamber office at 2145 Bryan Valley Commercial Dr. in O’Fallon. You may also call 636-240-1818 or email Info@FirecrackerRun.net for more information. The Firecracker Run is the O’Fallon Chambers biggest event of the year and both participants and committee members have a lot of fun in the process. If you would like to help with the planning committee or volunteer during the event it’s not too late to get involved. In addition to the committee there are also numerous opportunities to publicize your business through sponsorships which range in amount from $250 to $1,000. Firecracker Run proceeds benefit the mission of the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce & Industries, a non-profit organization for businesses. The O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce & Industries is committed to promoting the economic vitality of O’Fallon and the St. Charles County Region by engaging its members in networking and educational opportunities, while advocating for pro-business public policy.
Give Kids A Smile provides over $300,000 in free dental services at its most recent dental clinic The Give Kids A Smile organization announced it succeeded at providing $314,851 worth of free dental care to 349 children in need at its clinic held Feb. 19 and 20 at Saint Louis University’s Center for Advanced Dental Education. The clinic was made possible thanks to a host of supporters and 600 volunteers, which included 93 dentists and dental students and 133 hygienists and hygiene students. The next Give Kids A Smile clinic is set for Oct. 28 and 29. Those eligible may register by calling 636-397-6453 or visiting www.gkas.org. The children attending the most recent clinic received Xrays, professional cleanings, fluoride treatments and sealants, as well as fillings, root canals and oral surgery, as needed. There was an entertainment area for children to enjoy after they received services, which included face painters, balloon artists, games, a visit from Delta Dental’s Tooth Wizard and the ability to interact with a Spanish-speaking Tooth Fairy who helped communicate to nonEnglish speaking children. Each child also received a dental care kit, a nutritious sack lunch, a book and other prizes. “This was our 29th consecutive clinic, and it still amazes me to see all that is accomplished
Submitted photo Using a tooth model, Sam Savio from Ballwin, demonstrates the proper tooth brushing technique to Ayden, age six, from St. Peters at the free Give Kids A Smile dental clinic.
over these two-day periods,” commented Joan Allen, executive director of Give Kids A Smile. “If anyone questions the giving-spirit and graciousness of the St. Louis community, I challenge them to see Give Kids A Smile in action. It’s truly incredible. Thanks to the ongoing support of key financial contributors like Delta Dental of Missouri, the Missouri Foundation for Health and the Orthwein Foundation, and the countless dental professionals who donate their time and talents – we are making a very real difference in the lives of local children, one smile at a time.” To date, Give Kids A Smile has provided $7.9 million worth of comprehensive dental care services completely free of
charge to 14,710 local underserved children through the organization’s dental clinics held each February and October since 2002. All services are provided completely free of charge for toddlers and school-aged children through eighth grade, who are Medicaid-eligible, qualify for a school lunch program or need dental assistance due to other circumstances. Individuals are seen by appointment only. To register for the October clinic call Give Kids A Smile at 636-397-6453 or visit www.gkas.org. The registration process includes the completion of health history and consent forms. Appointments are given on a first-come, firstserved basis.
Girl Scout fundraiser Dessert First raises an alltime high, more than $350,000
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Chocolate Trefoil truffles. Shortbread cookies with coconut pecan filling, caramel sauce and toasted coconut. Samoa cannoli. Peanut butter cookies topped with bacon fudge, roasted banana marshmallow fudge and honey jellies. These are just a few of the desserts tasted at Dessert First, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s annual fundraiser. Almost 500 guests attended Dessert First, held at The Chase Park Plaza Khorassan Ballroom. KSDK news anchors Ryan and Dana Dean emceed the event, which raised more than $350,000 in support of the Girl Scout mission of building girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. Guests enjoyed Girl Scout Cookie-inspired desserts during cocktail hour. The unique desserts were created by 10 local chefs. David Laufer, executive pastry chef at The Chase Park Plaza, won People’s Choice for his melting chocolate sphere
with salted caramel sauce and Tagalong cookie. Crème de la crème de la Thin Mint, (a layer of vanilla mint panna cotta topped with a deep chocolate cremeus, a Thin Mint crumble, fresh whipped cream and deep chocolate thin mint bark) created by Nicole Shuman, St. Louis campus program director of L’École Culinaire, won Judges’ Choice. As guests enjoyed dinner, Commerce Bank and Maurita Stueck were honored as the 2016 Corporate and Individual Legacy Builders, respectively. Girl Scout Gold Awardees Myra Dotzel and Jessica Thoelke were recognized for their leadership and service with each young woman being awarded a $5,000 secondary-education scholarship. Capping off the evening, the Berges Family Foundation offered a dollar-for-dollar match in support of Girl Scouts. Guests donated $93,000, which provided $186,000, including the match, in support of girls. “The overwhelming support
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from the community at Dessert First and beyond highlights how important Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri is in our region,” said Barczykowski. “With help from individual supporters, volunteers and corporate sponsors, our girls develop leadership skills, while discovering their passions through varied program participation and activities. We are so grateful.”
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SunRise Church, O’Fallon celebrates 25 years The SunRise church O’Fallon campus celebrated its 25th anniversary on March 5 and 6. Current and past members of the SunRise congregation were invited to the celebration. Pastor Bruce Baxter, the first pastor of SunRise traveled back and spoke at all the services about what Submitted photo SunRise means to him and how The SunRise church O’Fallon campus celebrated its 25th anniversary on March 5 and 6. the name SunRise was chosen for the church. A potluck dinaccompanied the anniversary weekend’s celner and reception was held at a local clubhouse ebration. For more information about SunRise Saturday night and there was a cake reception church, visit www.sunrisefamily.org. on Sunday between the services. An worship experience with a full choir and instruments also
Martha Washington and Abigail Adams will visit local genealogy conference Martha Washington and Abigail Adams will visit the St. Louis Genealogy Conference April 2. The one-day conference is being held at Maryland Heights Center at 2344 McKelvey Road in Maryland Heights. Members of the MidEast District Daughters of the American Revolution will be present to discuss the work of the DAR with anyone in attendance who wishes to be a part of the DAR. Visitors to the event may view the vendors if they chose not to attend the lectures. Chapter members from the
Caroline Close Stuart Chapter and the Saint Charles Chapter will be in colonial dresses as a part of their presentation during the conference. Creating the dresses and wearing them at special events is just one of the ways members connect with patriots from the American Revolution. Mary Jo Anderson, Chapter Registrar and Field Genealogist said, “If people enjoy history and want to help perpetuate our beginning roots this is the place you should be. Tracing your family roots back further
than two or three generations can be a daunting challenge. However, if you manage to connect your ancestral line directly to a patriot of the American Revolutionary War, you could be eligible to join the DAR.” The DAR is the premier national organization for women interested in historic preservation, education and patriotism. It was founded in 1890 to promote patriotism, preserve American history, and support better education for our nation’s children.
Wentzville School District buses qualify for fleet excellence following state inspection
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The Wentzville School District Transportation bus fleet was inspected by the Missouri State Highway Patrol on Feb. 18 and 19 and was found to have an approval rate of 94.66 percent for first time presentations. For reference, the statewide average last year was 88.3 percent. Of the 150 buses presented for inspection, only eight minor defects were identified, and were quickly repaired, reinspected and approved before the MSHP inspection team
left, resulting in 100 percent of WSD buses passing the final inspection. The 94.6 percent first-time approval rate should qualify the WSD Transportation Department fleet for the Missouri State Highway Patrol ‘Certificate of Fleet Excellence’ award which is announced each summer following the conclusion of all state-wide school bus inspections. “Every year the Missouri State Highway Patrol conducts a thorough inspection of our
fleet to ensure that our buses meet the state safety standards,” said David Wilson, Director of Transportation for the district. “Our Fleet Maintenance Manager Dan Duncan, along with our district mechanics and drivers are to be commended for their hard work and attention to detail. These results are a reflection of the professionalism of our entire department.” Last year, WSD buses traveled over 1,840,000 miles and safely transported over 10,000 students every school day.
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St. Charles County Assessor reminds citizens to declare personal property As required by state law, the St. Charles County Assessor plans to mail approximately 46,000 personal property assessment forms by March 18 to taxpayers who failed to respond to the initial January mailing. Forms were due by March 1. Late filing penalties will be applied on May 1. Individual personal property owners can file their assessment online. Printed on the personal property assessment form is an E-filing website and unique secure access code for individual personal property owners to access their accounts. The E-filing website link is also featured on the Assessor’s website, http://assessor. sccmo.org. When filing online, taxpayers receive automatic confirmation that their form was received. Residents who mailed their form can verify receipt on the Assessor’s website through the Personal Property As-
sessment Confirmation Database by entering in their address information. Residents who do not file a form each year find themselves at the Assessor’s Office during the end-ofthe-year rush, mainly for three reasons: • New residents are not familiar with the personal property declaration requirement. • Current residents do not complete and return the declaration form to the Assessor. • Residents experience difficulties renewing vehicle licenses. By declaring their personal property, residents can avoid problems at the end of the year when they realize they have not received a personal property bill. Forms filed by May 1 also provide the opportunity to appeal the value if necessary.
“The tax rate for everyone in the county is impacted when citizens do not declare their personal property,” said Scott Shipman, St. Charles County Assessor. “Completion of the form assures a fair and equitable distribution of the tax burden.” Residents who have questions or did not receive a form to declare their personal property may contact the Personal Property Department at 636-949-7420 or 1-800-822-4012, ext. 7420. The Assessor’s website also includes both individual and business personal property forms. “The Assessor’s Office is ready to help if residents have any questions about filing online or personal property in general,” said Shipman.
How to combat rising life insurance costs
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For a good portion of Americans, life insurance is a critical component of financial planning. However, in recent months, many seniors have been hit with an unwelcome surprise as several insurers are raising the premiums on their life insurance policies. When a life insurance policy becomes too expensive to maintain due to premium increases, the owner can be faced with some difficult decisions. Consider this story: A 75 year-old man owned a Universal Life insurance policy with a death benefit of approximately $500,000, which he purchased to provide income for his wife in the event of his death. Unfortunately, a battle with prostate cancer dealt him a financial blow and the low interest rates took a toll on the cash value in his policy. Then came the sucker punch: the life insurance company was raising his premiums to almost twice what he had originally planned. He was told that he would receive just $1,006 in cash surrender value from the insurance
company. Instead, he contacted Coventry Direct. Through a life settlement, he received $10,000, which he used to supplement his retirement income, getting out from underneath the policy and putting some extra change in his pockets at the same time. If you are among those policyholders facing an increase in premiums that is stretching you out of your budget comfort zone, it may be time to explore your options. There are a few things you can do to combat rising life insurance costs: Pay the higher premiums. This may seem like a do-nothing option, but look closer. If premiums are exceeding your budget, then you need to make adjustments to ensure that you can continue to make the scheduled payments or you could risk losing the policy altogether. This may mean cutting other personal expenses, eliminating travel plans or making other changes to your finances. Maintain current premiums, but take a cut in death benefits. If you find that keeping your policy is creating a financial bur-
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den, it may be worth reassessing how much of a benefit you truly need. Reducing the death benefit amount means less money for your heirs, but it may also help prevent the policy from lapsing and leaving your heirs without any benefit under the policy. Shop for new coverage. Like any other type of insurance, you have the right to explore different insurers for any number of reasons, including escalating policy rates. However, you’ll want to make sure that you have a new policy in force before cancelling your old policy, just in case you hit any snags finding a new insurer. Surrender the policy back to the carrier. Depending on your financial situation, surrendering your policy back to your insurer may be your best choice. Although the cash payout will be a fraction of the death benefit that you had established for your heirs, surrendering the policy will eliminate an annual payment that you may not be able to afford. Explore a life settlement. As circumstances change, your insurance priorities may change, too, and selling your life insurance policy can make sense. Selling your life insurance policy to a third-party investor, which is known as a life settlement, may be a more attractive alternative to surrendering your policy back to the carrier. Coventry Direct can help you learn whether a life settlement might allow you to sell your policy for an immediate cash payment that could be four to eight times greater than what you would receive from your insurance company. To learn more about your options and whether a life settlement is right for you and your family, visit coventrydirect.com/ lifesettlements or call 888-8589344.
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Advertiser Profile: Forrest Keeling Nursery wants to become your ‘Habitat Headquarters’ Forrest Keeling Nursery offers 65 years of experience in creating native landscapes of all sizes. The local, family-owned nursery and community leader is newly focused on bringing their conservation expertise to home and farm habitats. “Our Habitat Headquarters Collections are specially selected combinations of native wildflowers and grasses,” explained Kim Lovelace-Young, Forrest Keeling vice-president. “We want to make it easy, affordable and fun for home owners and landowners to work with nature to create beautiful, problem-solving landscapes.” “Hardy native plants,” Kim continued, “evolved over centuries in their environment and provide important conservation benefits and wildlife needs.
By adding wildflowers, for example, we can help support pollinators like the honeybee that are critical to our agricultural industry. Similarly, deeprooted native grasses, shrubs and trees help reduce stormwater runoff and filter pollutants from our groundwater.” Forrest Keeling has offered a garden center for years but has updated it and renamed it Habitat Headquarters in honor of their emphasis on bringing working landscapes to homes and farms. Wayne Lovelace, Forrest Keeling president, is excited about bringing the Nursery’s conservation concepts to the general public. “From container sized to multi-acre, we have the ‘right recipe’ to help even the inexperienced create
Senior living company receives high honor from health department
Submitted photo Twin Oaks Estate dietary staff members (from left) Tina Ziegler, Twin Oaks CEO Tim Blattel, Courtney Markos, Roni Stringer, Bruetta Ward, and Dietary Manager Larry Conner receive the 24 Carrot Gold Food Safety Excelelce Award from St. Charles County Health Inspector Rochelle Howell.
This month, the St. Charles County Health Department’s Division of Environmental Health and Protection awarded the dietary manager at Twin Oaks Estate with the 24 Carrot Gold Food Safety Excellence Award. Larry Conner is in his 16th year has dietary manager at Twin Oaks Estate. Conner was nominated by St. Charles County Health Inspector Rochelle Howell for his outstanding food safety, sanitation and employee education. “We are so proud of Larry and the dietary staff at Twin Oaks Estate,” said Twin Oaks CEO Tim Blattel. “Larry has always worked so hard to promote cleanliness and professionalism and this award is so well deserved. We are blessed to have him as a leader on our team.” Of the 1,450 public and private dining establishments in St. Charles County, only five receive the 24 Carrot Gold Food Safety Excellence Award each year. For a complete list of this year’s winner, visit http://www.sccmo.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=382.
attractive, low-maintenance areas from the backyard to the back forty! You might say natives are a natural for easy-care landscapes.” Forrest Keeling’s Habitat Headquarters Collections include: Rain Garden to reduce runoff and soggy spots Hummingbird Haven for attracting hummingbirds, butterflies and other pollinators Pocket Prairie which minimizes watering, fertilizing and mowing and much more! “When you plant native plants,” Wayne concluded, “you’re a native hero! You and your native landscape will partner with the environment to conserve resources and provide needed food and cover.” Visit Forrest Keeling’s all-new
Submitted photo Forrest Keeling has offered a garden center for years but has updated it and renamed it Habitat Headquarters in honor of their emphasis on bringing working landscapes to homes and farms.
Habitat Headquarters at their location just south of Elsberry, Missouri on Hwy. 79 and less than an hour’s drive from St. Louis. Forrest Keeling is open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Local American Family Insurance agent earns top honor for customer service Erica Fiore, an American Family Insurance agent in Wentzville, has been recognized for providing an outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program. “Customers are our number one focus, and agents who earn the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification have been given the highest marks from customers for excellent service,” said Bill Westrate, chief operating officer of American Family Insurance. “These agents provide the exceptional service and attention customers expect and deserve, time and time again.” The service excellence distinction was determined through an evaluation process conducted under guidelines established through the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program. The process consists of a customer satisfaction survey which measures customers’ overall experience with their current American Family agent. Fiore has been an agent for American Family since August 2009. Her office is located at 1155 Wentzville Parkway, Suite 137 in Wentzville.
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Holt High School students excel at regional science and engineering fair Students from the Wentzville School District competed in the high school portion of Missouri’s Tri-County Regional Science and Engineering Fair held at Holt High School on Feb. 27. Holt junior Aimee Aubuchon received overall first place for her project “Assessing the Suitability of C. elegans Mutant hum-7 as a Model for Celiac Disease” and will advance to the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Phoenix, Arizona May 8-13. Aimee was also awarded the Air Force and Navy Research Awards, as well as the Society of InVitro Biology Award. Holt sophomore Hannah Berendzen was also invited to go to INTEL ISEF as a student observer. Holt senior Will Rackers will go on to compete at the International Sustainable World Energy, Engineering, and Environment Project
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Olympiad held in Houston, Texas April 26-May 1. Holt senior Rachel Neff won second place overall for her project “Elucidation of the VP35 Protein in Myotis sp.” Rachel was also awarded the Air Force and Navy Research Awards, and the second place American Chemical Society Award. Third place overall went to Holt senior Lily Merz for her project “The Effects of Breast Milk on Growth of Bacteria and Cancer Cells.” Lily earned the Air Force and Navy Research Awards as well. Holt senior Hannah Steber earned the third place American Chemical Society Award.
Seven Timberland seniors earn state level Distinguished Student Leader Awards
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honor. The award recognizes Missouri students who demonstrate superior student council leadership skills and knowledge based on MASC criteria and evaluation procedures. Ryan Hiatt is the President of Timberland’s STUCO. He is a member of DECA and National Honor Society (NHS) and has represented the Wolves as the varsity quarterback and a captain on the THS football team. Next year, Ryan will attend William Jewell College where he plans to study business administration and play football. Clare Berry is the Vice President of STUCO. She has been a member of the varsity dance team for four years and is active in DECA and Link Crew. She also serves as a chairperson for the Relay for Life committee. Clare is planning to attend University of Missouri-Columbia next year and major in Business Management Administration. Danielle Beeler has been in Timberland STUCO for two years. Danielle also serves as the President of Thespian Troupe #6430. She is a member of NHS and plans to attend Missouri State University in the
fall and major in Theater Education or Communications. Becca Rooney serves as the Commissioner Vice for STUCO. Becca is a member of DECA, plays volleyball, and is a chairperson of this year’s Relay for Life committee. She plans to attend a four-year university next year. Cailey Patterson is the Third Vice President of STUCO. She is a varsity cheerleader as well as a pole vaulter for the Timberland Track Team. Cailey is also a member of NHS and she plans on attending a four-year university in the fall. Kenzie Young is a Media Commissioner for STUCO. Kenzie is a varsity cheerleader and a member of NHS and Link Crew. After high school, Kenzie plans on attending a university to study pre-med. Brett Behlmann has been in STUCO for two years. He maintains a 3.9 GPA and is also an officer of Timberland DECA. Next year, Brett plans to attend the University of Missouri-Columbia to major in accounting. The students each received their award at the MASC State Convention at Platte County High School March 10-12.
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Gringo Lingo There’s something about visiting a Spanish-speaking country that brings out the need for us gringos to show off our bungling, seventh-grade Espanol skills. Using those skills also reveals why I was barred from ever advancing to eighth and ninth grade Spanish classes. We recently vacationed in one such country. Meaning, I just had to impress the locals with my mad skills. I hola-ed everyone I came across and received a cheery hola in return. This only served to boost my linguistic confidence. At lunch I ventured further by asking the waitress how she was, “Como estas?” “Muy bien,” she answered. (That meant she was fine to all you one-languagers out there.) Feeling smug with my bilingual-ness, I
ventured into a gift shop to lay out the full extent of my junior high Spanish education. “Hola. Como etas?” The shopkeeper ensured me that he was fine. I examined a nice handbag and motioned him over. “Si, Senora.” Yes, he replied and also recognized that I was indeed a lady. My translation powers were razor-sharp. Intent on negotiating a deal for the purchase, I inquired about the price. “Que es?” Suddenly, he blasted forth a tsunamis of words incorporating Spanish all the way past eighth grade and on up through graduate school. It seemed to be a completely different tongue and spoken at such warp speed that I thought his lips
might flap off of his mouth! I stood there gobsmacked. He looked at me fully expecting a reply then rattled off something again. I quickly used the old reliable phrase for such emergencies when exposed as a total fraud and in need of a quick escape. “Now what were the words? Think.” “Es bananas en el banos?” “Is bananas in the bathrooms?!” I demanded. I hid out in the banos until I was sure security had not been called. A lady came up beside me and asked, “Dear, you look a little green. Have you been drinking the water?” “No,” I admitted. “I just blew my cover trying to use my dusty old Spanish skills.” “I know what you mean,” she said. “This entire week I thought I was saying ‘cookie’ only to find out I was using the term for a
certain unmentionable body part. No wonder I got such giggles ordering at the buffet bar.” Moral: “Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt.” – Mark Twain 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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MMA event at Family Arena offering free tickets Officials from Fight Hard MMA will return to action on Saturday, March 26 at the Family Arena in St. Charles with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. with the first bout at 7 p.m. As always Fight Hard will be offering thousands of free tickets to fans through several area marketing and retail partners as well as its website. Another huge crowd is expected, so as always fans are encouraged to arrive early! Mixed martial arts (MMA) is the fastest growing sport in America and is locally based in Lake St. Louis. The event will feature male and female contestants. For more details go to www.FightHardMMA. com. *Exiting evening of entertainment Athletes of the week at Lindenwood Congratulations to Sarah Bobrowski and Dillon Archer for earning the spotlight in their respected sports recently. Women’s hockey player Bobrowski made school history by scoring the first game-winning goal in the program’s postseason history. She scored Lindenwood’s fourth goal in the game one win over Robert Morris, which proved to be the game-winner in a 4-3 win. Along with the goal she also assisted on a goal in game two of the series. Wrestler Archer earned a spot in the NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships after finishing third at last week’s Super Regional. He won his first two bouts by a pin and an 8-6 decision. Although he fell in the semifinals, he bounced back with two straight pins to clinch a spot in the national tournament. For more details go to www.Lindenwood.edu. *Drew Morris / Graduate Assistant for Sports Information Indoor football Raiders back in action April 3 The River City Raiders professional indoor football team plays in the Northern Division of the American Indoor Football league with home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles. CEO/President Kenny Nowling and his team will spend Easter weekend with their families and love ones before hitting the Astroturf at the Arena next month. The team presently sits at the top of their divi-
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sion with two wins against no losses. They have outscored their opponents 122-74. The next home contest is when the Cincinnati Bulldogs come to town April 3 for a 3:05 p.m. game. For more details go to www.IndoorRaiders.com. You can listen to the game with Todd Blackstock and David Solomon on 590 AM or www.590TheFan.com. *Fills the football void Former St. Louis baseball skipper coming to T.R. Hughes May 21 will be a special day in O’Fallon with many activities going on at the ballpark. It will be the second home game for the River City Rascals who will take on the ‘cross town rivals’ Gateway Grizzlies in a 6:35 p.m. contest. Managing the Cardinals for 16 seasons, Tony La Russa will be at the park signing autographs prior to the game. La Russa guided the team to a franchise record 1,408 wins and is tops on the Cards all-time games managed list with 2,591 games. When arriving in St. Louis in 1995, he requested uniform number 10 since his goal was to manage the Cardinals to their 10th World Series title. He did that in 2006 and added another one in 2011. His number is one of a selected few to have it retired. For more details go to www.RiverCityRascals. com. *Also in the Hall of Fame
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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS 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. 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 636-3976903, ext. 1624.
March 25: Spring Fling carnival
The Holt High School DECA Chapter will be hosting the 17th Annual Spring Fling at Holt High School from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year’s event will feature egg hunts, food, prizes, a coloring contest, a bounce house, games and appearances from local mascots and the fire department. Admission is free and game tickets are five for $1 with plenty of prizes available for the winners. There will also be a raffle for themed baskets, and tickets for the basket raffle are $1 each or six for $5. The free egg hunts will be broken down into two age groups; preschool through first grade beginning at 11 a.m. and second through fifth grade beginning at 12 p.m. All proceeds from the event will
go towards the local scholarship fund for Holt DECA National Qualifiers to help with expenses at the International DECA competition. DECA is an international organization specifically designed to reinforce the occupational competencies of high school students who wish to pursue a career in marketing, entrepreneurship, or management. For more information, please contact the event coordinator Jolene Wofford at 636-327-3876, extension 26422 or jolenewofford@wsdr4.org.
March 26: Pancake breakfast
Wentzville Rainbow Assembly #114 for Girls is sponsoring an all you can eat Pancake fundraiser breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. at Troy Masonic Lodge at 611 Main St. in Troy. Advance tickets are $5 or $7 at the door. Children under three are free. Contact angie.dodson96@ gmail.com for tickets or takeout orders.
March 26: Honduran Street Party Run
The Streets of St. Charles and Cullinan Properties will host the third annual Honduran Street Party Run. The event will feature your choice of a 5K run, a 10K run or a one mile fun run. Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in each of seven categories, for both male and female. Event check-in will begin at 7:30 a.m. The 5K and 10K run both start at 8:30 a.m., with the one mile fun run starting immediately after. The event features on-course hydration stations and chip timing with onsite results. Runners’ swag is a t-shirt, custom medal and a fleece earband/headband. No shirt sizes are guaranteed for registrants after March 10. Those interested
in participating or donating are strongly encouraged to attend. Sponsorships opportunities are available. For registration and more information visit www.streetpartyrun.com
March 27: Holy week services
St. Johns Church of Christ Holy Week Services include Maudy ThursdayMarch 24 at 7 p.m., Good Friday – March 25 at 12 p.m., Good Friday Cantata, “The Weeping Tree” St. John’s Ministry and Orchestra – March 25 at 7 p.m., Holy Saturday Vigil – March 26 at 9 p.m. and Easter Services – March 27 at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at 405 S. 5th Street in St. Charles. For more information call 636-946-0961 or visit www.stjohnsucc.org.
March 28: Sister Cities meeting
St. Charles – Ludwigsburg Germany Sister Cities organization’s monthly meeting begins at 7 p.m. at Culpepper’s Restaurant, private room at 3010 West Clay in St. Charles. There is no admission cost and everyone is welcome to attend. The March featured speaker, Elizabeth Terry, a historian and author in St. Louis, tells the story that has never been told, “Oysters to Angus: Three Generations of the St. Louis Faust Family.” For more info contact joedaues@yahoo.com.
March 30: Community forum
The city of St. Peters’ Health and Wellness Advisory Committee will host a panel discussion with experts who will shine more light on suicide and suicide prevention. You’re invited to “Let’s Talk … A Community Forum on Suicide and Its Prevention” at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre. The event begins at 7 p.m. Experts will address suicide as it relates to youth, adults and military veterans. Panel speakers are: Heather Davidson, MSW, L.C.S.W. (masters in social work, licensed clinical social worker), Director of Youth Services, SSM Behavioral Health Services; Molly Dwyer-Simonsen, MA, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), Team Leader Outpatient Behavioral Health Programs; and Wendell W. Webb, National Senior Vice Commandant, Marine Corps League. Learn more at www. stpetersmo.net.
March 30-April1: Art show
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“Spanning The Generations” art show presented by Crossroads Arts Council will take place March 30, 31and April 1 from 5 – 9 p.m. At Wentzville Community Club at 500 West Main Street in Wentzville. The show is free and open to the public. For more information contact 636-327-4471 and leave a message or email crossroadsartscouncil@gmail.com. Artist information and entry forms can be found http://www. crossroadsartscouncil.org/.
March 31: Evening of the Arts
The Evening of the Arts is from 7 9:30 p.m. at Living Word Christian School’s O’Fallon Campus at 1145 Tom Ginnever Avenue. Tickets are available for purchase in the main office of the high school for $25 each. Come enjoy an evening of exceptional entertainment. Christian Thomas Lee, Concert Classical Guitarist and Collector of Fine Art will be in house along with a large portion of his collection. See the work of Picasso, Faberge, a pipe of King Edward the VIII, the ‘Conclusion of a Commercial Treaty Between Great Britain and the Prussian Empire’ signed by King George IV in 1824, and portraits from Adolf Pirsch, two of his works hang in the Vatican and we will have three in our school. There will be a silent auction with the works of Joseph Vorst, a contemporary of Thomas Hart Benton, from the artist colony in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. We will have other pieces to auction, as well, from local artists, and our students. Christian Thomas Lee is a masterful story teller and he will be sharing this evening. We will be serving butler passed hors d’oeuvres and beverages catered by Valenti’s. A complimentary favor will be given to each couple or
individual who attends.
April 1: Young professionals gala
Kids In The Middle will host its first ever young professionals gala from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Ameristar located at One Ameristar Blvd. in St. Charles. The evening includes hors d’oeuvres, wine and beer, raffles and live entertainment. The agency is looking to build awareness and bring St. Louis young professionals together. The event cochairs are Dustin Larson of Cushman & Wakefield and Tasha Thacker of Moneta Group. Reservations are required, and tickets are $30 per guest. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. For further details about the event, call 314-909-9922 or visit www.kidsinthemiddle.org.
April 1: Spaghetti dinner
The St. Charles Optimist Club presents its 45th Annual Spaghetti Dinner. The dinner and festivities begin at 10:30 a.m. and conclude at 6:30 p.m. Members of the community are invited to attend and enjoy an entree of spaghetti with meat sauce from Pio’s Restaurant with salad, coffee, tea, wine and dessert. All for the low price of $10. Note, children under five are free. Many guests go back for seconds. Plan to join the Optimists at Blanchette Park – Memorial Hall on April Fool’s day (No joke!). Carry-outs are available. Advance tickets can be obtained by calling Dale Westby at 314-550-7723.
April 2: Trivia night
The event is presented by the O’Fallon and St. Charles Kiwanis and located at St. Peter Church/Parish Center at 221 First Capitol in St. Charles. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., game starts at 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit children globally and locally through a focus on developing their mind and body. Locally, we will be providing books to children in need, as well as supporting the sports program at The Boys & Girls Club. Globally, we save babies lives by working to eliminate maternal neonatal tetanus. Prizes awarded to best themed table and first place team for highest trivia score. Tables of eight are $200. Beer, soda and snacks are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own food and alcohol. We have raffle baskets, sports memorabilia, silent auctions, 50/50 and more! Sign up by calling Don at 314-630-4738 or e-mail Happydon9@aol.com or go the our website http://stcharleskiwanis.com
April 3: Theater performance
Young People’s Theatre will perform “Fiddler on the Roof ” March 18-20; April 1-3, in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building theater on the SCC campus. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. “Fiddler on the Roof ” will be performed at 7 p.m. March 18-19; April 1-2 and 2 p.m. March 19-20; April 2-3. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at stchastickets.com or by calling 636-922-8233.
April 7: Art exhibition
You hear a piece of classical music. Can you picture it? Is it a picture in green...or red...or blue...or many different colors? That is what students from throughout the region were asked to figure out while listening to the Scherzo from Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The public is invited to view how the students envisioned that piece of music at St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre from March 24-April 7. The St. Louis Symphony Volunteer Association invited Kindergarten through Grade 6 students to listen to this specific selection of symphonic music and then create their own artistic interpretations of the music through paintings, colorings or drawings. A panel of distinguished judges reviewed the entries, and the top 100 finalists’ artwork is part of a traveling exhibition appearing at the St. Peters’ Cultural Arts Centre and five other locations around the St. Louis metropolitan area including Plaza Frontenac,
St. Louis Public Libraries, The Magic House, and The Sheldon.
April 8: Art exhibition
St. Charles Community College will display artworks by local artists at its exhibition, Architecture and Landscapes. Artists include Andrew Brandmeyer, Rachel Bray, Daniel Fishback, Mark Appling Fisher, Beth Goyer, Dimitrina Kutriansky, Natalie Rupp, Jason E. Sandberg and Russell E. Vanecek. Each of the artists create work involving conceptually engaging viewpoints of architecture and/or landscape using drawing, painting or photography. The Architecture and Landscapes exhibition runs through April 8. The exhibition is free and open to the public. The gallery hours are 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. The gallery is located in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building. Parking for patrons is free in the campus Blue and Yellow lots.
April 9: Trivia night
Trivia night sponsored by the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians St. Patrick’s Division, St. Charles at St. Robert Bellarmine Parish Hall at 1424 First Capital Dr. in St. Charles. Doors open 6:30 p.m., trivia begins at 7 p.m., tables of eight players cost $160. Beer, wine and soda will be provided, bring your own food. Contact Pat with questions at: 636-544-7418. Make reservations at: laohstpatsdivision@gmail.com. Make checks payable to: LAOH, St. Patricks Division. Proceeds to benefit needy individuals in the area and to assist other organizations with the same goal.
April 10: Cottleville sand volleyball
The city of Cottleville is excited to announce another fun-filled season of sand volleyball will be starting soon in Legacy Park. You can sign up now at www.missourisandvolleyball.com. Select the Cottleville Legacy Park location when you sign up. The 2016 Spring Session is scheduled to begin April 10. Don’t miss out, sign up now! This year we are featuring a rain out hotline which is 314-375-5885. Rain outs will be announced by 5 pm.
April 10: Brass band performance
Tap your toes to the sounds of the award-winning St. Louis Brass Band as they present “Cookin’ With Brass,” at Zion Lutheran Church at 3866 Old Hwy 94 in St. Charles at 2:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the church office prior to the event and at the door on the day of the performance. Ticket prices are $10 for adults; $5 for students; free admission for children five and under. For more information and directions, log on to www.zionharvester.org or contact Mark Thoelke, Minister of Music at 636-441-7425.
April 11: VA Medical Benefit meeting
To all veterans and their families, Church on the Rock is having a VA Medical Benefit meeting at 6 p.m.in the North Campus Rock Café at Church on the Rock at 888 Birdie Hills Rd in St. Peters. Guest speaker Anthony T. Luke, Health Administration Representative will be giving an update to all current veteran medical benefits. Q/A will follow. Light refreshments will be available. RSVP is requested online or at COTR Kiosks in the church lobby. Any questions please call Dan Wagner at 636-240-7775.
April 16: Trivia night
The Kiwanis Club of West St. Charles County is holding a team trivia night at the Knights of Columbus hall located at St. Patrick’s Church at 405 S. Church Street in Wentzville. Call Erica Fiore at 636-327-5858 or Tim Hooton at 636695-4733 for more information.
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St. Charles American Legion Post 312 at 2500 Raymond Dr. in St. Charles will host their Second Annual Trivia Night. Doors will open at 6 p.m., with trivia starting at 7 p.m. Only $160 per table or $20 per person includes beer and soda. Cash bar available no outside alcohol permitted. Bring snacks for your table. Cash prizes will be awarded. Other fun includes 50/50s, raffle baskets and games between the rounds. To reserve your table, contact Kevin at 314-393-8225.
April 16: Theater performance
Young People’s Theatre Performing Arts Academy will perform “Crumpled Classics” at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Daniel J. Conoyer Social Sciences Building auditorium at SCC. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. 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 636-9228233.
April 22: Benefit shrimp boil
Come to the Friedens UCC all-youcan-eat shrimp boil that will benefit the Back Bay Mission in Biloxi, Mississippi. Reservations with advance ticket purchase are required. Go to the website at www.friedens-ucc.org or call the church office at 636-724-1918 for more information.
April 23: Trivia night
Boy Scout Troop 72 in St. Charles is hosting their annual trivia night and silent auction at Hope Lutheran Church located at 1975 Old Hwy 94 South in St. Charles. Doors open at 6 p.m. with first question at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $20 per person, eight people max per table. Cash prizes for first, second and last placed teams. The night also includes a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, raffle baskets, attendance prizes and games between the rounds. Teams are welcome to bring their own snacks and beverages. Soft drinks, popcorn/pretzels/ cheese balls provided by Troop 72. For information or to reserve a table, please call 314-313-7788 Proceeds to benefit Boy Scout Troop 72.
April 29: Trivia night
A trivia night benefit will be held for Powell Terrace Food Pantry in St. Charles. The event will be held at First Baptist Church of Harvester at 4075 S. Hwy 94 in St. Charles MO. Doors open at 6 p.m. and trivia starts at 7 p.m. Cost is $160.00 for a table of eight; individual cost is $20 each. If you have any questions, please call Rev. Coby Boyd at 636-724-3036 or send an email to bogeyhillsbaptist@sbcglobal.net.
June 29: Shred event
1st Advantage Bank is having a shred event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 240 Salt Lick Rd. in St. Peters. There will be barbecue and an opportunity to declutter your files. This event is free to the public.
May 14: Wentzville’s Walk to STOP Heroin
Walk will start at Heartland Park and end at the Wentzville Police Department. Anyone who supports the cause to end heroin use in the community is welcome to join. Participants may bring posters, signs and pictures to carry during the walk. The goal of this walk is to connect the community with available resources and information as well as symptoms, counseling availability and emergency intervention for children.
Ongoing Events 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.
1st Monday: Gardeners of St. Charles County Monthly Meeting 6:30pm. Location varies. 314.304.7480.
1st Monday: St.Charles County Council of the Blind meetings
Business meetings are held on the first Monday of each month (second Monday in September due to Labor Day ) unless otherwise specified. No meetings are held in June, July, or December. Meetings are held in the Community Council Building (2nd floor of the Spencer Branch Library) from 6:30 - 9 p.m. For more information contact Beverly Kaskadden (President) at 636561-6947.
2nd Monday: Winghaven Civil War Round Table 6:30pm, Midwest BankCentre board room, 2299 Technology Dr. O’Fallon. For more informaiton call Mike at 314.276.5018.
4th Monday: American Legion Post 388 Meets
6:30 pm at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8945 Vets. Mem. Pkwy. 636.219.0553.
Every Monday: St. Peters Rotary Club
Noon at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. www.stpetersrotary.org.
Every Monday: Seasoned Eye Carvers Meeting
The Seasoned Eye Carvers meet every Monday from 9am to noon at the St. Charles Senior Citizens Center, 1455 Fairgrounds (near the Bass Pro Shop). Visitors are always welcome! For more information check the club web site: www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp.
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday: Fitness First Exercise Classes 9:30-10:30am, American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314.369.6521.
Mondays: Chronic pain support group
American Chronic Pain Association is a support group for and by people experiencing chronic pain. Group meets 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month at 3 – 5 p.m. at the Spencer Road Library in St Peters. Important: This is an anonymous group (first names only).
3rd Monday of Each Month: Life After Loss support group
Support group for families who have lost a loved one to heroin/opiate addiction. 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital Campus in Room 212 of Professional Building 1. Contact: geevigna@charter.net. No registration required
Tuesdays: Lions Club meeting
St. Peters Lions Club meets the first and third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. in Old Town St. Peters on Park Street.
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
Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. For more information, call 636.561.4347.
1st Tuesday: Fleur de Lis Garden Society
6:30pm at 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 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.
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
Wednesdays: Talk
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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 music, worship, and prayer for those in need of hope and healing.
Wednesdays: Women’s fishing club
Gateway Bass ‘n Gals all women’s bass club has monthly meetings the first Wednesday of every month at Rookies Bar and Grill at 3721 New Town Rd. in St. Charles at 7 p.m. Women of any fishing level please come and check out our women-only fishing club.
Every Wednesday: 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.
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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.
Thursdays: Rotary Club breakfast Every Thursday at 7:30 a.m., except the last Thursday of the month, the O’Fallon Rotary Club meets for breakfast at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church Gym at 8945 Veterans Memorial Parkway in O’Fallon. We are a fraternal group that does good in the community and worldwide while having fun.
Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of St. Peters 6:30am at IHOP (3851 Veteran’s Memorial Pkwy St. Peters). 636.328.4941.
Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon
11:45am Meets at JJ’s Restaurant in O’Fallon. Info: www.ofkiwanis.com.
Every Thursday: Rotary Club meeting
The group meets on fourth Tuesday of every month from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Spencer Road Library at the Community Commons, 427 Spencer Rd. For more information about Alzheimer’s disease, support, or the Male Caregiver Experience, please call the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900 or visit www.alz.org/stl.
Every Wednesday. Kiwanis Club of Harvester monthly meeting.
Tuesdays: Gateway Chorus Rehearsal
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.
7-7:55pm Any 636.928.1928.
1st and 3rd Wednesday Each Month: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers
10am Free. Bring a favorite snack to share. Anybody welcome.
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.
Noon, Fratelli’s Restorante, 2061 Zumbehl Road in St Charles. For more information, please contact kellenj@ATT.net
7:30am, The Rendezvous Café at 217 South Main St. in O’Fallon. We welcome existing and potential members to visit and have breakfast with us. www.ofallonmo.rotary-clubs.org
Every Wednesday, Winfield Foley Firefighters Association Bingo.
Every Thursday: Yoga at The St. Charles County Family YMCA
7pm – 9pm. Meetings are held at the Hollenbeck Middle School at 4555 Central School Road, St. Charles, Missouri. Visitors are always welcome! For more information check the club web site: www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers. com/ or contact Charles Sapp.
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Every Thursday: Active Older Adults Game Day at the O’Fallon Family YMCA
2nd and 4th Thursdays: Alexander Chapter #242 Order of the Eastern Star Meetings
7:30pm, St. Charles Masonic Lodge, 2051 Collier Corporate Parkway in St. Charles.
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Take a look at ‘Best and Most Beautiful Things’ Maine resident Michelle Smith is a fun, engaging 20-something who, like all of us, has her own passions and dreams. She’s also legally blind and has been diagnosed on the autism spectrum. This young woman became the focus of “Best and Most Beautiful Things,” a new documentary from Garrett Zevgetis which debuted at SXSW 2016 in Austin. “It’s about her trying to find her identity,” Zevgetis explained when reached by phone for an interview. “Michelle and I would have conversations on the phone. She would talk a lot about that from her high school experience. For all of us, that high school experience is just a confusing time, where you are trying to find where your place is. In that school, for her it was doubly tough and triply tough.” The director added that Smith can see things and people very close up. “If her face is right up to your face, she can see you. From what she can see from 20 feet away is what we can see from a thousand feet away,” he explained. “She has very limited sight, and because of that, she can see just enough that she never learned braille. She falls into this Neverland, where it is a little bit tougher.” Zevgetis met Smith at the Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, Massachusetts. The director was looking for compelling stories for a documentary when he met this young woman. The school, which counts Helen Keller among the alumni, is a great learning environment, but there is a downside. Many graduates end up living with their parents and spending all day on the computer. “I was talking to people at Perkins, and they were like ‘This is the best time in their whole life because they graduate full of hope.’ And they graduated to nothing. They call that ‘The Cliff,’” Zevgetis said. “When he talked about ‘The Cliff,’ I said this is the real story. That’s the real compelling story. I have to follow her off ‘The Cliff ’
and kind of document that.” The director feels that Michelle Smith definitely should not be wasting away in her bedroom in her parent’s house. “And that happens to so many of them. When I was first filming at Perkins, in filming Michelle, I was going to end the film when she graduated. It would be kind of this happy ending because she had already come from so much to get there,” he added. There’s an estimated 75 percent unemployment rate among those with vision impairment. With “Best and Most Beautiful Things,” Zevgetis is trying to switch the prism of people’s thinking and change that number. Adding people with disabilities to the workplace definitely can enrich the workplace through diversity. “I talked to people about the movie, some bigmoney people. They were like ‘We’re not going to raise taxes, so they are not going to get more services. It’s going to be hard to get more services for the blind,’ the director added. “I said ‘It’s not more services. It’s more jobs because it takes them off the services, and your taxes will go down.” 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 wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.
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