CNSTC: April 4, 2018

April 4, 2018

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The High School Athletics exhibit opened April 1 and is located on the second floor of the Heritage Museum, located at 1630 Heritage Landing in St. Charles.

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St. Charles County Heritage Museum exhibit features local high school sports memorabilia from the past 100 years

By Brett Auten It’s an excellent opportunity to break out the old letterman’s jacket and see if it still fits.

The Heritage Museum is offering trips back to high school sports glory days with a visit to its new exhibit. The High School Athletics exhibit opened April 1 and is located on the second floor of the Heritage Museum, located at 1630 Heritage Landing in St. Charles.

The display, which has a vintage motif, features an assortment of local high school sports team memorabilia, photos, yearbooks, trophies, and uniforms were collected over the past 100 years. Some of the artifacts featured in the museum were loaned to the parks de-

partment by the Academy of the Sacred Heart Archives and Duchesne High School.

Theresa Grass is the archivist for Academy of the Sacred Heart. Now a pre-K thru eighthgrade Catholic school, Sacred Heart graduated its last class of high school seniors in the spring of 1972.

“I think this is a wonderful idea,” Grass said. “Sports were, and still are, a major portion of the high school experience and to see how it evolved through the 1900s is pretty important.”

Grass, a Sacred Heart grad who previously worked in the school’s library, scoured through the archive of photos and uniforms.

One alum donated a piece of equipment that

always found its way in a box when it was moving day.

“We played all kinds of sports but (field) hockey was a biggie too,” Grass said. “An alum donated her old hockey stick. She said throughout all of her moves in her life for some reason she took her hockey stick with her.”

Some of the other parochial schools represented include St. Peters High, which eventually became Duchesne as well as a St. Charles Military Academy and Franklin High School, a regional school for black children that was open from 1914 to 1955.

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‘REPLAY’ from cover Archivist for St. Charles County Historical Society, said the local high school athletic administrations were helpful in procuring items and that the museum is always interested in hearing from the public to make the exhibit more interesting.

“We hope people come and see and say, ‘I have such-and-such,’” Haake said. “We would like to make this a fluid exhibit with new pieces coming in.”

The High School Athletics portion is the final addition to the Our Sporting Heritage exhibit. The primary display, which includes a shooting simulator, showcases the history of hunting and fishing in St. Charles County and throughout Missouri, from prehistoric

times to modern era. Unique artifacts include Native American projectile points, antique fishing equipment, historical punt gun, and an interactive display to practice turkey calling. There is also an exhibit that focuses on St. Charles’ amateur sports history.

“This was a good collaboration between the St. Charles County Historical Society and the Parks Department,” Haake added.

Admission is always free at the County Heritage Museum at Heritage Park and is open to the public from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Wednesday - Saturday, and 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Sundays. For more information about the museum, call 636-255-6000 or visit the Parks Department online at www.stccparks.org.

Community Voices Photo by Ray Rockwell The High School Athletics exhibit opened April 1 and is located on the second floor of the Heritage Museum, located at 1630 Heritage Landing in St. Charles.

Paramedics work on the front lines of the opioid crisis

By Kyle Gaines With each passing year, St. Charles County amasses more honors - our municipalities are named among several publications’ best and/or safest places to live, our school districts are routinely ranked highly and our county has ranked as the healthiest and most educated in the state.

Despite all the positive things happening, we are not without problems in St. Charles County. One issue affecting our community (and countless others) is the opiate epidemic; an issue that impacts families from all backgrounds in our community – working-class and wealthy, black and white, young and old.

St. Charles County Ambulance District [SCCAD] paramedics are on the front line of the epidemic. In 2017, there were more than 600 heroin and prescription opiate overdoses in our county. Our team has collaborated with a variety of agencies to develop strategies to curb rising call volume, and want residents to be well-informed on how to access these programs.

The Substance Use Recovery Response Team [SURRT] was designed to connect

those revived following an overdose with treatment. If the patient agrees, specially-trained paramedics will follow up with him/her after the call to begin the treatment conversation, and will facilitate a meeting with an assessment counselor.

Thanks to innovative partnerships with mental health agencies throughout our county and beyond, individuals are linked to help regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. From the program’s debut last March through the end of 2017, more than half of those successfully revive opted to allow SURRT Paramedics to follow up, and of those, approximately 65 percent ultimately entered treatment. Increasingly, we receive calls from those who have not overdosed, but recognize that they have a problem and want to seek help – our team will gladly assist in these situations.

Later, another component was added with the help of National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse [NCADA] – public Narcan. Narcan is the medication used to counteract the effects of opiate-based drugs. NCADA received funding via the MoHope grant to provide Narcan to fam-

ilies who have a loved one struggling with addiction, and brought SCCAD on board as a program partner. In the event of an overdose, families can administer Narcan prior to first responders’ arrival. To receive two free doses, individuals must simply complete a short training session on proper use and administration.

Though paramedics most frequently link those successfully revived following an overdose with these programs, it is important to note all residents of our community have access to them. Don’t wait for that overdose to occur; if a family member or friend is battling addiction, reach out to our SURRT Paramedics by calling 636344-7600. Our team will be glad to assist in any way we can.

Kyle Gaines is the Director of Community Relations for the St. Charles County Ambulance District.

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Cuivre River grant to help youth attend YMCA camp programs The Cuivre River Electric Community Trust Board has awarded a $3,040 Operation Round Up grant to St. Charles County YMCA for financial assistance with their youth camp programs.

Y camps are designed to incorporate a more holistic approach to youth development by fostering three specific dimensions of well-being. The first is building skills to help children accomplish their passions, talents and potential achievements. The next is developing friendships to demonstrate the role positive relationships play in the well-being of a child. The last is creating a sense of belonging where kids feel safe, respected and can express their individuality.

Executive Director Renee Tillman said, “In 2017, 341 children participated in St. Charles County Y day camp programs with 45 receiving financial assistance. Because of this grant from Cuivre River’s Operation Round Up, we will provide more than $11,000 in financial assistance this summer, ensuring that no child is turned away from our Y programs due to an inability to pay.”

The YMCA camp programs focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The children that participate in the programs are exposed to a variety of programming areas including arts, crafts, recreation, games, nature and

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Submitted photo The St. Charles County Family YMCA was awarded a $3,040 Operation Round Up grant to be used for financial assistant for its youth camp programs. Pictured (front row from left) are Maryann Bohnenstiehl, Bill Elder, Renee Tillman, (back row, from left) are Amanda Oppliger, Allison Wallace, Kemet Hetep, Sara Newbanks and Autumn Rempinski.

swimming. Each camp week has a different theme where children are exposed to specific activities relating to that particular theme.

Chairman of the Board of Advisors Bill Elder stated, “This year, across the Gateway Region YMCA more than 1,032 children with disabilities enrolled in Y Club school-aged childcare and summer camp. Our Inclusion Services department works with families to provide staffing to ensure that every child is able to have a fun, meaningful expe-

rience. At the St. Charles Family Y in 2017, there were 15 summer campers receiving inclusion services addressing both sensory and safety issues. This grant ensures that we provide a 1:1 staff ratio for individuals who need it. This Operation Round Up grant will allow us to increase the number of children needing our Inclusion Services program in both our summer camps and our Y Club school-aged child care program.”

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O’Fallon’s Utility Tax Rebate filing began April 2 for seniors and disabled residents who qualify If you are an O’Fallon resident who is age 65 or older or legally-disabled, you may qualify for the city of O’Fallon’s Utility Tax Rebate on telephone, cell phone, gas and electric taxes paid to the city in 2017.

To qualify, your annual adjusted gross income cannot be more than $41,750 for a single head-ofhousehold or $47,700 for a married (two-person) household. Social Security income is not counted.

If you qualify, city staff and volunteers will help you file for the rebates in person at O’Fallon’s Municipal Centre (City Hall) at 100 North Main St.

in O’Fallon. Filing started Monday, April 2, and continues through May 31. Hours are 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on weekdays.

To file, you must have a photo ID showing your O’Fallon address, a copy of your 2017 tax return, and copies of your 2017 gas, electric and phone bills, including your cell phone bill. If you have been determined disabled by the Social Security Administration, you also need legal proof of disability.

For more information please call city hall at 636-240-2000.

Money Smart Month – get smart with free programs from the county extension and the library

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April 2018 is Money Smart Month. The St. Charles County Office of the University of Missouri Extension has partnered with the St. Charles City-County Library to make sure that a wide variety of free, money-smart programs are available throughout the month.

“This is an opportunity for everyone to expand their financial knowledge,” declared Suzanne Gellman, Financial Educator with the University of Missouri Extension. “There’s always more to learn about how to make the

best use of your money.”

These free educational programs are all non-commercial— no sales pitches, just well-researched information and advice.

Good money management is something all adults should have—whether you’re a 20-something or a retiree. That’s why the Extension-Library partnership is conducting programs that include “Proactive Finances: Building Blocks of Financial Health” and “Adapting Your Home to Age in Place.”

Kids can get smart, too. The Extension-Library partnership is holding a special event featuring Beth Kobliner, best-selling personal finance author of “Make Your Kid a Money Genius (Even if You’re Not).” The event will be held April 10 at 7 p.m., at the Spencer Road Library branch.

To find out about Library-Extension programs for Money Smart Month, go to http://www. youranswerplace.org, or call your branch library.

Crisis Nursery Receives $2,500 from Cuivre River Electric Coop ‘Operation Round Up’

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Members of the Cuivre River Electric Community Trust Board presented the Crisis Nursery with a check for $2,500 from Operation Round Up. Operation Round Up helps address needs in the areas of health, education, home weatherization, youth, community and emergency services that cannot be met with other resources. More than $5 million has been awarded to applicants since the Operation Round Up program began in 1997. Grant funds come from Cuivre River Electric Cooperative members who voluntarily pay the round-up amount on their monthly electric bill.

Bonnie Define, Community Relations Director with the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery, said, “We are so grateful for the Operation Round Up funds. It is great that Cuivre River Coop members are willing to give a little to help other families in St. Charles and Lincoln counties. This grant will help us take care of children and keep them safe.”

“Crisis Nursery does a great job of providing a safe haven for children and being there for families during a difficult time,” said Tim Schmidt,

Submitted photo (From left) Doug Steinmeyer, Cuivre River Electric Community Trust Board stands with Maggie Middleton, St. Louis Crisis Nursery Program Coordinator; Andrea Castillo, St. Louis Crisis Nursery Intake Counselor and Melissa Hollander, Cuivre River Electric Community Trust Board.

communications/media specialist for Cuivre River Electric. “We are proud that Operation Round Up is available for organizations like Crisis Nursery to help them fulfill their mission to prevent child abuse and neglect. This grant is just another example showing how a few pennies each month from our members changes lives.”

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Choral Arts Singers present their spring concert

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Choral Arts Singers presents a spring concert, “The Circle of Life” featuring guest choirs and songs “The Music of Living, Hush”; “Somebody’s Callin My Name”; and the “Circle of Life” among many others. Concerts will be performed on Friday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m. at Grace Community Chapel at 7661 Mexico Road in St. Peters with the Fort Zumwalt South High School Chamber

Choir, Sunday, April 8 at 3 p.m. at Assumption Chapel at 403 N Main Street in O’Fallon with Lindenwood University’s “Voices Only” Choir and again April 15 at 3 p.m. at Transfiguration Episcopal Church at 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. for a concert benefiting the church. Admission is free, donations are appreciated.

2018 ATHENA Awards recipients announced For more than 35 years, the ATHENA Awards brings women of business achievement and community leadership into the spotlight to receive honor in the public arena. Around our nation and around the world, more than 220 affiliate groups actively seek out these stand-outs in our communities. The awards program continues to grow and evolve with both young leadership and organizational leadership awards now in the mix. More and more good happens because women are increasingly optimized in industry and business and business leaders are consciously designing organizations with diversity as a core value and tenet.

Diversity brings wholeness, optimization, as well as seeing and seizing opportunities that would be overlooked without balanced leadership.

In this 31st year, 2018, the ATHENA Leadership Foundation of St. Charles County brings truly amazing women and organizations into central focus. The 2018 ATHENA Award recipients are: The 2018 ATHENA Leadership Award Recipient: • Brenda Lowder, Vice President of Commercial Sales and Leasing and Real Estate Broker, Thomas Realty Group, LLC, The 2018 ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award Recipient: • Habitat For Humanity of St. Charles County, Nancy Cope, Executive Director The 2018 ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award Recipients: • Heather Kemper Hussey, Public Relations, Marketing Director and Realtor, Expert Realty Company • Erica Ray Land, Executive Director, St. Charles City and County Library Foundation Please consider joining us in celebrating these remarkable women and organizations at The ATHENA Leadership Summit and Awards Luncheon on May 2 at our community’s St. Charles Convention Center.

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Francis Howell names 2018 Teacher of the Year The Francis Howell School District has named Shelly Parks, English Language Arts teacher at Francis Howell North High School (FHN), as the 2018 FHSD Teacher of the Year.

Parks was inspired to be a teacher by her mother and is motivated by her fellow teachers as well.

“I get the privilege of collaborating with creative and passionate teachers across the district, and I work alongside devoted and inspiring teachers at FHN every day.” she said.

What makes Parks an outstanding educator is her emphasis on climate, culture and community. She believes in treating her classroom like her family.

“When they say something funny, we write it down to remember it,” said Parks. “We take pictures and put them on the walls. We fully engage when someone is talking. Cooperative learning time is like our dinner table time - undivided attention and no distractions. We talk about our days; we dream about the future. We apologize, forgive and laugh. We celebrate our learning accomplishments!”

Photo courtesy Francis Howell School District (From left) Assistant Principal Jeff Blankenship stands with Principal Andy Downs, Superintendent Dr. Mary Hendricks-Harris, Shelly Parks, Assistant Principal Steve Moorman, Assistant Principal Chris Birch, Activities Director Mike Janes and Assistant Principal Dr. Katie Greer.

FHN Principal Andy Downs knows the impact that she has on her students.

“Shelly is an incredibly talented teacher who blends masterful instruction with outstanding interpersonal skills. Students know that she cares about them and believes in them, and as a result, students achieve more than they ever thought they could,” Downs said.

Parks teaches three very different student groups - AP Foundations, sophomore English, and senior AP English. But all her students have something in

common – they matter to her.

“In a world right now where many people might be wondering if high schools are great places to be, I’m here to tell you they are. Teenagers are hilarious and driven, and they’re starting to speak up about topics that matter,” Parks said.

Parks will be honored, along with all building Teachers of the Year, Support Staff Employees of the Year, Howell of Fame Award winners, and district retirees at the annual Howell of Fame Awards Ceremony on May 7.

Wentzville School District buses score outstanding on state inspection

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The Wentzville School District Transportation bus fleet was inspected by the Missouri State Highway Patrol on March 7 and 8 and was found to have

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an approval rate of 99.4 percent for first-time presentations. For reference, the statewide average last year was 90.2 percent.

Of the 170 buses presented for inspection, a single loose shock absorber was the only defect identified. The repair, re-inspection and approval were all received while the MSHP inspection team was still on site.

The 99.4 percent first-time approval rate qualifies 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 statewide 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. “I am more than extremely proud of

Photo courtesy Wentzville School District The Wentzville School District Transportation bus fleet was inspected by the Missouri State Highway Patrol and was found to have an approval rate of 99.4 percent for firsttime presentations.

our Transportation Team. From our drivers performing pre-trip inspections, to our mechanics performing preventive maintenance and making repairs, it takes everyone working together to achieve these results. It is a testament to the Transportation staff ’s dedication and effort. “ Last year, WSD buses traveled over 1,936,000 miles and safely transported over 10,500 students every school day.

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SSM Health named system of excellence for Hidden Scar breast cancer surgery SSM Health in St. Louis announced that all breast surgeons associated with its six adult acute care hospitals have been recognized as Hidden Scar Certified Surgeons for Hidden Scar breast cancer surgery. This designates SSM Health as a System of Excellence for Hidden Scar breast cancer surgery – a first in the state of Missouri and fourth in the nation to receive this certification.

This advanced approach to breast cancer surgery hides scars, minimizing the daily emotional reminder of a breast cancer diagnosis.

Each year, approximately 253,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer that requires surgery. Many are unaware of all the surgical options available, including less invasive approaches that can help restore their self-image and allow them to begin the emotional healing process.

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area, preserving the natural shape of the breast while reducing visible scarring. Patients who undergo this approach experience optimal clinical and cosmetic outcomes and are at no higher risk of recurrence than patients who undergo any other surgical technique.

“The main goal of breast cancer surgery is to remove the cancer. However, it’s helpful for women to know that there are surgeons with expertise in treating and removing breast cancer who also strive to do so in a way that makes the post-surgical result as cosmetically pleasing as possible,” said Aislinn Vaughan, MD, medical director for SSM Health Breast Care. “Improvements have been made in how we approach the surgical portion of breast cancer treatment, and this an advancement that women should be aware of and talk with their surgeon.”

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Awe Shirts celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting Owners Carolyn Aubuchon and Shannon Hancock celebrated the grand opening of their new business, Awe Shirts, with a ribbon cutting on March 15.

Joining Aubuchon and Hancock were family and friends,

Travis Wilson with the city of St. Charles Economic Development office and ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce.

Awe Shirts is located at 918 N. 2nd Street in the heart of

Frenchtown. They can create custom shirts and hats, as well as, put your custom vinyl on water bottles, wine glasses and much more. For more information on Awe Shirts, please contact by phone at 636-7575252.

Advertiser Profile: Get in gear, spring is here!

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Spring events are posted on or website. Look for our next April RV School class on April 10 in which we will discuss Spring Prep for your RV. Also, in April we will hold our annual “Customer Campout.” Register soon because the spots will be filled quickly.

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EVENTS April 4-6: Theater performance

Holt High School Theater will present Frank Baum’s “The Wizard of Oz” on April 4, 5, and 6. This musical will be performed by an all-school cast and crew each evening beginning at 7 p.m.

The performances will be held at the C.H. Jones Auditorium, and admission is $5.

April 5: Hippy Hoppy Toad Day

Hop on out to Quail Ridge Park in Wentzville from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. for Hippy Hoppy Toad Day. Hosted by the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department and the St. Charles City-County Library, this free, unique celebration of frogs promises to be a TOADally awesome time. Children and their families will enjoy meeting Peggy Archer, local author of “A Hippy-Hoppy Toad,” a story inspired by her adventures with tiny frogs while

hiking through Quail Ridge Park. Participants will take a guided storybook walk around the lake with library staff and volunteers reading the featured book. They’ll learn about and get to see live frogs, make crafts and hear from Missouri Naturalists Ann Earley and Bob Siemer, who will present a short slideshow about the hoppy amphibians. Light refreshments provided by Fresh Thyme Farmers Market. The event is free, but registration is requested. For more information about the Hippy Hoppy Toad Day or to register, visit http://bit.ly/2Fg8uAK or call the parks department at 636949-7535.

April 6: Art exhibit

St. Charles Community College will display the artwork of some of the www.treesbywoody.net region’s finest visual artists currently pursuing a Master of Fine Arts degree through April 6 in the MFA Invitational. Students from Fontbonne University, Washington University in

St. Louis, Southern Illinois University–Edwardsville and the University of Missouri–Columbia will display artwork in a variety of media and stylistic approaches including painting, sculpture, drawing, mixed media and ceramics. Sam Bazdresch, Jenn Brown, Katie Donovan, Kyle Hendrix, Jessica Lynn Hunt, JinHee Kim, Laura Lebeda, Madeleine Lemieux, Andrew Mcilvaine, Christina McNealy, Joshua Osburg, Hugo Patao, Kodi Thompson, Dan Wine and Guigen Zha will be featured in the gallery of the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building. An opening reception will be from 6 - 8 p.m.

March 21. 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. For more information please contact Brian Smith, curator, at bsmith@stchas.edu or 636922-8575.

April 6: Spaghetti dinner

St. Charles Optimist Club’s 47th Annual Spaghetti Dinner will take place at Blanchette Park, Memorial Hall in St. Charles. Serving begins at 11 a.m. and continues until 6:30 p.m.

All plates are $10 (children five-andunder are free) and proceeds benefit the youth of the St. Charles area. For tickets call Dale Westby 314 550-7723.

April 7: Afternoon trivia

St. Charles AAUW’s Eighth Annual Ladies Trivia will be held at 1-3:30 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church at 2950 Droste Road (next to McNair Park) in St. Charles. Doors open at 12:30 pm. Cost is $15 a person or $120 for a table of eight. Some light refreshments provided, but feel free to bring your own. (No alcohol.)

Donations and games support scholarships for two St. Charles County high school senior women. Call 636946-9729 for reservations.

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April 7: Bike blessing

The Third Annual Bike Blessing takes place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St Paul UCC at 903 Meier Road in Old Monroe. Food and refreshments available.

This is an alcohol and drug free event.

For more information call 636-6655329.

April 7: Historic cooking program

Learn how to cook the old-fashioned way with interpreters at The Historic Daniel Boone Home in Defiance.

Join Terry and Nancy Sorchy with The Ox Bow Tavern Living History Group from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at the Hands-On Heritage: Hearth Cooking program. You’ll blend fresh ingredients with traditional hearth cooking techniques to prepare your own 19th century-inspired meal. Each participant enrolled in the program will get a unique, hands-on cooking experience using the hearths in our historic Engeldew House on site. After the food is prepped and your meal has finished cooking in the hearth, you’ll sit down to savor the historic dish you prepared.

This cooking program is intended for

ages 10 and up and is $20 per person.

Limited spots are available. To make a reservation for Hands-On Heritage: Hearth Cooking, call the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department at 636-949-7535.

April 8: Square dance open house

This is a free event to introduce non-dancers to the fun world of square dancing. Come with a partner, come with a group, or come alone. Your first two lessons are free 2 – 4 p.m. at First United Methodist Church at 801 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles. Call 636978-6857 for more information or visit www.stpeterssquares.com.

April 14: Touch-A-Truck

The Messiah School Community in Weldon Spring, Missouri is busy preparing for its first Touch-A-Truck event scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This event brings together parents, faculty, staff and the community for a day of fellowship, climbing, exploring, and learning. Should you have any questions, visit www.mlslions.org/ touch-a-truck or https://www.facebook.com/events/401797173565656/.

April 9: Library concert

LIVE @ The Library concert series held in the Spencer Road Branch atrium at 427 Spencer Road in St. Peters presents treeFROG at 7 p.m. treeFROG is a local singer/songwriter with a fun mix of original music, from upbeat pop rock to moving inspirational indie folk to light-hearted parodies. For more information visit www. youranswerplace.org/ecalendar.

April 9-11: Used book sale

The St. Charles Community College library will host its 25th annual used book sale from 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m.

April 9-11. The sale will be in the Paul and Helen Schnare Library, located in the Learning Resource Center on the SCC campus at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. Both fiction and non-fiction material will be available. Books will be sold for $.50 for paperbacks and $1 for hardbacks.

Faculty, students and friends of SCC have donated books, and other books are withdrawn from the library’s collection. The library is still accepting donations of used books. Proceeds from the sale will be used to purchase new materials for the SCC library. For more information, call Theresa Flett at 636-922-8620.

April 10: Meet the author

Meet the Author: Beth Kobliner, “Make Your Kid a Money Genius” Get pointers from a best-selling personal finance author, commentator and journalist on teaching enduring financial principles to children from preschool through college at the St. Charles City-County Library Spencer Road Branch at 427 Spencer Road in St. Peters at 7 p.m. Author of the bestselling “Get a Financial Life,” Beth Kobliner shares how to teach children to manage money in a smart way. To register visit www.youranswerplace. org/ecalendar.

April 13: Spring dance

Spring is officially here, so make plans

now to attend St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre’s “Bloom Into Spring” Dance from 7 - 10 p.m. Do the polka, cha cha, waltz or a line dance while enjoying live covers of George Strait, Patsy Cline, Elvis and more by Vera Blum and the Silver Wings Band. Individual, couples and groups welcome. Tickets are $7 per person at the door. Show a St. Peters Resident Privilege Card or a Cultural Arts Centre membership card at the door and receive a discount of $1 off admission. Bringing your own food and snacks is encouraged.

Soda will be available for purchase. St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre is located in the west wing of St. Peters City Hall at One St. Peters Centre Blvd. in St. Peters. For more information, call 636-397-6903, ext. 1624, or visit www. stpetersmo.net/arts.

April 14: Bar-b-cue fundraiser

The Retirees Association of Fire Fighters Local 2665, I.A.F.F. will hold their annual bar-b-que from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fire Fighters Union hall located at 115 McMenamy in St. Peters. The menu will include pork steaks, hamburgers, hot dogs, brats and pulled pork. Side dishes of potato salad and slaw. Sandwiches and platters are available. Proceeds to go to the PFEM Local 2665 Memorial Fund.

The memorial fund’s primary charities are: The Back Stoppers, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Responder Rescue and HERO.(helping emergency responders overcome).

April 15: Mountain bike race

Get geared up for one of the most competitive mountain bike races in St. Charles County—the Broemmelsiek Challenge at Broemmelsiek Park in Defiance. Presented by the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department, Momentum Cycles and United Federation of Dirt (UFD), this annual event is from 9 – 11 a.m. and offers competitions for men, women and youth. The event begins at 9 a.m. with a free race for the kids. Children ages 2–9 compete on a separate short loop with a few challenges. Then the adult competitions begin. Each adult race starts up a paved climb and flows on to a loop of fast hard packed single track that winds through woodlands, fields and creek crossings. The top three winners of each race receive awards. Race categories include Kids, Cat 1, Cat 2, Cat 3, Pro, Marathon and Junior. The cost of each race is from $15–$30, depending on category, and is open to ages two and up. Registration is requested. For more information, visit www.unitedindirt.com.

April 18-22: Theater performance

St. Charles Community College’s Center Stage Theatre will present “Almost, Maine” in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building theater on the SCC campus. The show will be performed at 7:30 p.m. April 18-21; 10 a.m. April 19; and 2 p.m. April 22. Tickets are free to SCC students with ID, $8 for general admission, $6 for seniors, veterans and students. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. To purchase tickets, visit stchastickets.universitytickets.com.

www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • April 4, 2018 April 20-22: Augusta Plein Air Art Festival

Events at the Augusta Plein Air Art Festival include art exhibit and sale at Harmonie-Verein/Legion Hall April 20 - 28 open from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

A pop-up gallery in Washington takes place from April 20-23 at Neighborhood Reads Bookstore. On April 20, Day 1 of two-day oil or acrylic workshop with Nyle Gordon costs $170 per person, limit 15 artists. Check in at Harmonie-Verein at 8:30 a.m., workshop takes place from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

On April 20 there will also be a pastel workshop with Michele Wells for $85 per person, limit 15 artists. Check in at Harmonie-Verein at 8 a.m., workshop takes place from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Also on April 20, Montelle Winery Paint Out from 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and Noboleis Vineyards Quick Paint from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. On April 21, Day 2 of two-day oil or acrylic workshop with Nyle Gordon costs $170 per person, limit 15 artists. Check in at Harmonie-Verein at 8:30 a.m., workshop takes place from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Also on April 21, Lake Creek Paintout takes place from 10 p.m. – 2 p.m. At the Harmonie-Verein/Legion Hall, a plein air demo with Larry Rudolech takes place from 4 – 6 p.m., The Theme “People & Places of Augusta Missouri” judging takes place at 5:30 p.m. and a dinner with symphony concert hosted by Augusta Heritage Foundation will take place with dinner served at 6:30 p.m. and St. Louis Chamber Concert at 8 p.m. sponsored by Gallery Augusta & Halcyon Spa. Tickets: Dinner & VIP Concert Seating are $65/person, concert only $15, at the door $20. Purchase tickets online at augustaheritagefoundation.org.

On April 22, Morning in Augusta Paintout takes place from dawn – 11 a.m. at Silly Goose and Defiance Ridge Vineyards Premier Artists Paint Out takes place from 1 – 5 p.m. Reservations are required for dinner. For more information contact the chamber at 636228-4110 or 314-369-6804, and email augustapleinair@gmail.com.

April 22: Handbell choir concert

The public is invited to immerse themselves in the eclectic sounds of The Gateway Ringers, a premier handbell ensemble, comprised of musicians from the St. Louis metropolitan area.

The concert will be held at Zion Lutheran Church at 3866 S. Old Highway 94 in St. Charles at 4 p.m. This event is part of the “Music at Zion” concert series for 2017-2018. For more information and directions, log on to www. zionharvester.org or contact Mark Thoelke, Director of Worship and Music at 636-441-7425.

April 26: Fashion show

Roundup your gal pals and do si do over to the 30th Annual Fashion Show presented by St. Charles Friends of Birthright. This year’s theme is “Cowgirl Roundup” with a BBQ dinner provided by Andy’s Cowboy BBQ. Fashions will be presented by Thro’s and Michelle’s. The night’s events will also include a “Pot of Gold” drawing, door prizes, a Jewelry Pull, Saddle Bag Mystery Prize Game, a country store and specialty drinks. Ticket prices are $25 (for entry and dinner only) or $35

(for entry, dinner, two specialty drinks and a special raffle drawing ticket).

The Fashion Show will take place at St. Peter Catholic Church at 211 First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets may be purchased online at www.events.org/fobfashionshow2018 or by calling Lesa at 636740-4187.

April 27: Trivia night

Third Annual Trivia Night to Benefit Powell Terrace Food Pantry takes place at First Baptist Church of Harvester at 4075 S. Old Hwy 94 in St. Charles. Doors open at 6 p.m., trivia begins at 7 p.m. Cost is $160 per table (max. of eight per table). There will be a live auction and mulligans. Bring your own snacks and drinks (no alcohol permitted). Coffee, lemonade and tea will be available at no charge.

Table space is limited so reserve your table today by calling 636-724-3036 or by sending an email to bogeyhillsbaptist@sbcglobal.net.

April 28: Shrimp broil

Friedens UCC St. Charles Annual Benefit Shrimp Boil features shrimp, sausage, corn on the cob, potatoes, corn muffins, hot dogs, and dessert to benefit the Back Bay Mission in Biloxi, Mississippi. The doors open at 5 p.m. and the dinner is at 6 p.m. There are a limited number of tickets available so call 636-946-2884 to get your reservation by April 22. Tickets are $20 for Adults and $10 for children fourto-12. Contact the church office at churchoffice@friedens-ucc.org or visit www.friedens-ucc.org.

April 28: Plant sale

The Seventh Annual Lincoln County Master Gardeners plant sale will be held at the extension office at 880 W. College St. in Troy from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., rain or shine. There will be a variety of plants for sale including perennials, annuals, natives, vegetables and herbs. There will also be unique garden art available to purchase that will make great Mother’s Day gifts. There will be an “Ask the Gardener” booth and raffle tickets ($1each or 6/$5) for a gardeners gift basket. Drawing will be held at 1 p.m. and you do not need to be present to win. Come early for best selection. Come late for best discounts.

sponsor, donate an auction item, or to learn more about attending the event, please visit www.thechildcenter.com/ gala or contact Lisa Zweifel at 636332-0899 or lzweifel@cacnemo.org.

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Parkview Gardens Florist and Greenhouses will host a talk called “Monarch Mania” at 10 a.m. Parkview Gardens is located at 1925 Randolph (across from Blanchette Park) in St. Charles. For more information or to RSVP, please call 636-946-7641.

May 4: Concert

Come out to Emerson Chapel at 122 N. Fifth St. in St. Charles at 7:30 p.m. and enjoy Roy Zimmerman’s original songs – funny and forceful affirmations of peace and social justice. Roy’s songs have been heard on HBO and Showtime; he has shared stages with Ellen DeGeneres, Holly Near, Robin Williams and George Carlin. Tickets are $20 or what you can pay. Visit http://www.royzimmerman.com/tour. html for a preview of his music.

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April 28: Black tie gala

The Child Center, Inc., a non-profit organization that provides services to children victimized by abuse and neglect in Northeast Missouri will host its annual gala to raise much-needed funds to continue fighting child abuse.

The annual black-tie gala themed “Game on! It’s time to end child abuse”, will be held at The Christy Banquet Center in O’Fallon and will include drinks and appetizers, a three-course dinner, an impressive live and silent auction, and entertainment by The Ralph Butler Band. The Child Center, Inc. will also recognize their award winners for 2018 during the Gala.

Honorary Chairpersons, Britt & Sheila Stender; Volunteer of the Year, Amy Hawkins; Supporter of the Year, Dan & Lisa Mudd; and Funder of the Year, Children’s Trust Fund. Sponsorships are available starting at $300 and individual tickets are $100. To become a

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April 28: Monarch Mania

Ann Hazelwood, author of the Colebridge Community Book Series and East Perry County Book Series, as well as an AQS Certified Quilt Appraiser, former president of the National Quilt Museum and textile appraiser for the Antique Road Show-St. Louis version, will be at Parkview Gardens Florist and Greenhouses from 1-3 p.m. for “What about Your Mother’s Quilt?” talk. She will give firsthand knowledge and care advice about those precious quilts in your family – so bring your quilts in.

Ann will also have her newest book, “For The Love Of Quilts,” the first book in the “Wine Country Quilts Series” available. Parkview Gardens is located at 1925 Randolph in St. Charles (across from Blanchette Park). For more information, please call 636-946-7641.

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UMSL baseball wins Great Lakes Valley Conference series The University of Missouri-St. Louis swept the double header from William Jewell Cardinals this past weekend to take the series 3-1.

Seniors Kevin Smith and Jim Brandt each threw a complete game to help the Triton baseball team win the opener 8-5 and take the finale 6-1.

In the first game the Tritons took advantage of three Cardinals errors with just one of their eight runs being earned. UMSL came home on three wild pitches, while sophomore Derrick Freeman used a double and a triple to drive in three runs.

Smith picked up his first win in the complete game effort. He scattered six hits, allowing three earned runs and struck out five, while walking two.

In the night cap, a fielding error and an RBI single from senior Cooper Vinz helped UMSL to a quick 2-0 lead in the first inning while two more runs came home on three hits in the sixth to make it 4-1.

Senior Jim Brandt improved to 3-0 with the complete game victory, allowing just one run on eight hits, while striking out four without issuing a walk. *Good pitching stops good hitting Rascal baseball club adds many new faces on the infield The River City Rascals will take the field at home in O’Fallon on May 15 with several freshly-signed players.

While first baseman Clint Freeman, catcher Mike Jurgella and middle infielder Taylor Love return, the Rascals diamond will boast eight newcomers this season.

Shortstops Dylan Woods and Ellis Kelly, corner infielder Darian Carpenter, catchers Jeremy Glore and J.D. Crowe and utility infielders Blake Rowlett, Stephen Kerr and Ty Morris will all look to make their mark on the Frontier League this summer.

Leading the pack is Freeman, who was one of the

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top offensive contributors last season and is entering his third season with the organization. He hit .283 with 10 home runs and 45 RBIs in 2017, and led the team with 25 doubles. A left-handed hitter, Freeman was an 18th round draft pick of the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2014 out of East Tennessee State, and spent the 2015 season with the Ogden Raptors of the rookie level Pioneer League after being converted to a relief pitcher.

Jurgella was a key member of the team entering his third season with the team, having hit .260 with 11 home runs and 54 RBIs in 2017. The 26 year-old is a product of St. Cloud State University in Minnesota where as a four-year starter for the Huskies he hit .399 with 14 home runs and 68 RBIs as a senior in 2015. He hit .362 for his college career, and ranks sixth in school history in games played.

Love spent the 2017 season as a utility player for the Rascals and is capable of playing in both the infield and outfield. The 24-year old bats right and throws left, and hails from Shreveport, Louisiana where as a sophomore, he was named All-Conference USA, hitting .328 and stealing 11 bases. *Solid defense and offense 30 days until Rascals baseball The River City Rascals professional baseball team will start the 2018 campaign with their first home game May 15 against the Traverse City Beach Bums. *The new turf is ready for the ‘boys of the summer’ Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time.

He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.com, among many other activities.

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BALCMT Sandwich Recipe courtesy of Franz Bakery on behalf of the Grain Foods Foundation | Prep time: 10 minutes | Servings: 1

Quick and easy meals that don’t sacrifice flavor can be hard to come by. You don’t have to eat bland foods to provide your family a healthy and hearty, nutrient-filled diet.

Sandwiches, like this recipe for a BALCMT Sandwich, can be one of the easiest ways to incorporate grains, which deliver shortfall nutrients like dietary fiber, iron and folate into your diet. Whole grain foods, like bread, buns, rolls, pita and tortillas, can help supply your dietary fiber needs and aid in maintaining a healthy weight and lower cholesterol.

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Add layer of sauce to slice of bread and top with lettuce, tomato, avocado, bacon and second slice of bread.

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“Avengers: Infinity War”

By Steve Bryan

‘Avengers: Infinity War’ goes all-in with superhero ensemble cast

M O V I E

In 1963, director Stanley Kramer gathered several popular and iconic performers for “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World,” a wacky ensemble comedy about a dash for cash. Injured in a traffic accident, a dying ex-convict tells the motorists who stopped to help him about a fortune he stashed away near the Mexican border. His death prompts the drivers and their passengers to race each other to the border to claim the cash.

Kramer cast comedians such as Milton Berle, Buddy Hackett and Jonathan Winters in the principal roles. He fleshed out the film with cameos by comedy icons Jack Benny, Buster Keaton and others. The Three Stooges even had a part in the chaos playing fireman. Ironically, the trio didn’t move or say a word in their scene, but they garnered big laughs just the same for being there. In truth, this was more of a mob comedy than an ensemble piece.

Marvel Studios has taken this concept a cosmic leap further with “Avengers: Infinity War,” an adventure that has been called the culmination of 10 years of superhero movies, beginning with the first “Iron Man” movie. Every character, including Dr. Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) and the Guardians of the Galaxy, are on hand for this epic adventure.

Based on the 1992 comic book mini-series, the film focuses on intergalactic bad guy Thanos

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(Josh Brolin) as he seeks out the Infinity Gems, stones of immense power. If he can use all the gems together, he may become a truly unstoppable force in the universe and end countless lives.

It’s up to everyone in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to stop Thanos and his quest for power.

Marvel Studios has taken lessons learned from their comic book pages and used them on the big screen. In the 1980s and 90s, Marvel Comics became known for their legendary character crossovers and story arcs. The 1984 “Secret Wars” miniseries gathered almost all their popular characters for an off-planet adventure. “The Infinity War,” which ran for six issues in 1992, was another successful crossover event for the comic book publisher.

So how will this translate to the big screen?

“The Avengers” became a huge hit in 2012 with a superpowered ensemble cast, but this time, ev-

eryone is invited to the party. The trailers have been fascinating to watch, with Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) criticizing Tony Stark (Robert Downey, Jr.) for creating a plan that stinks. Spider-Man (Tom Holland) even has a humorous encounter with Dr. Strange about using superhero names.

Steven Rogers (Chris Evans) also shows up in Wakanda, home of the Black Panther.

Advance ticket sales for “Avengers: Infinity War” have broken existing records, so this one is guaranteed to open huge. With the success of “The Black Panther,” it’s obvious that Marvel Studios and the Walt Disney Corporation know how to put people into theater seats and keep them coming back for more.

“Avengers: Infinity War” opens nationwide on Friday, April 27.

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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Yeggs

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Crossword Puzzle Theme: Personal Fitness

‘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

By Cindy Moore

Acting the fool So here’s a funny April Fool’s story: Some kids got together and passed around some tasty snacks to one another. They then shoved them into their mouths and bit and chomped only to mistakenly discover that they were actually Tide Pods instead of delicious candy treats. They videoed the entire incident and posted it to YouTube. Those darn kids. What silly shenanigans will they be up to next?

“Hmm? Excuse me for a moment. My personal assistant, a.k.a. my talking cat, is whispering into my ear that my information is totally incorrect.

What the what?! It wasn’t an April Fool’s stunt?

No-o-o!”

Apparently these kids along with hordes of other like-minded dim bulbs are consuming laundry detergent on purpose and then videoing the results on purpose for some sort of twisted kicks and giggles challenge.

I don’t understand. What’s happened to youth these days? It’s as if all of their creative juices have fermented!

When I was young, my dim bulbed friends would toilet paper people’s houses for kicks and giggles. My house got toilet papered once. I remember my mother picking up all the tissue and putting it in bags, and not to toss out either. Oh no, she put those bags right next to the potty so we could dip into them and pull out a strand for using. She may have been hailed as the mother of recycling, but she also thought the government was watching our every move through the television screen.

We played another fun activity called doorbell ditch. At night, we’d sneak up onto the porch and see how many times it would take to ring the

dinger and escape before old Mr. Bizerkentwerks would storm out in his tighty whities with a loaded shotgun. Now that was entertainment and it was a good thing that we didn’t have social media back then. Believe me; you would not have wanted to see Bizerkentwerks’ creamy neon thighs posted for anyone to see!

So kids, get out of the house! Get off your little hand-held devices and start using your head muscles instead of your butt and thumb muscles.

And for #!@*% sake quit ingesting that #!@*% soap unless you’ve been saying dirty words.

Oopsie! Pass me a pod.

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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