CNSTC: April 19, 2017

April 19, 2017

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Healthy Living

What to know about high risk pregnancies. P.4

Around Town Road projects begin in St. Charles county. P.3 Uber, Lyft issue put to vote in St. Charles County. P.5

School

WSD students qualify for national conference. P.8 WSD announces support staff employees of the year. P.8 Photo by Ray Rockwell St. Charles County Ambulance District advanced practice paramedics Russ Allen (left) and Kimberlyn Tihen stand together outside the St. Charles County Ambulance District Headquarters in St. Peters.

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Joint effort between St. Charles County and BJC looks to help patients avoid unnecessary hospital readmissions

By Brett Auten A joint-effort between two St. Charles County health professions is filling in the gaps when it comes to patient care.

Mobile Integrated Health is the new initiative between paramedics of the St. Charles County Ambulance District and Barnes Jewish-Care Healthcare with the goal of teaching patients self-management all while avoiding unnecessary readmission.

“This is a pilot to determine if an innovative approach would positively impact the patient’s ability to provide self-care with a chronic illness,” Kathleen Dougherty, Manager, Patient Care Evaluation at Barnes-Jewish St Peters Hospital, said. “A chronic illness does not go away, it must be managed by the patient, their family and health care team. This is accomplished through on-going, regular communication and learning.”

Dougherty went on to say that when patients have a chronic illness, it can be over-

whelming at first and may require a change in diet, activity, medication and daily routine. Some patients will readmit to the hospital soon after discharge and this program is designed to provide additional support to those patients and their family by bringing an advanced paramedic into the health care team.

The program starts at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Hospitals, where physicians and case managers identify patients at high-risk for readmission to the hospital following an in-patient stay for certain serious health conditions like congestive heart failure, pulmonary disease and pneumonia among others.

Jill Skyles, VP of Nursing for both hospitals, said that without following the sometimes strict care plans and medication regimens, such conditions can make matters worse.

“It can be particularly challenging for those who are newly-diagnosed and trying to adjust to new healthcare routines,” Skyles said.

Enter St. Charles County Ambulance District advanced practice paramedics Russ Allen and Kimberlyn Tihen. The two meet with the patient and BJC case managers prior to discharge and together, the group works to identify needs and goals for each patient.

Individuals enrolled in the MIH program receive home visits from paramedics over a four-week period, where their health condition is monitored through any number of ways, physical exams, medication reviews, dietary discussion and management education. Lab and other diagnostic tests and interventions can also be performed and results are sent back to the individuals’ physicians.

“We have demonstrated a real need,” Allen said. “We are passionate about the program and our patients motivate us.”

According to numbers provided by the St. Charles County Ambulance District, from Nov. 1 to Feb. 15, the program enrolled 28 See HEALTH page 3

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The Wentzville School District moves its administrative office location The Wentzville School District has relocated its administrative offices to a new location as a result of continued growth in the district. The board of education approved the move of the district’s central office to the former Quail Ridge Early Childhood Center located on Interstate Drive in Wentzville last year.

Renovations to the building are nearing completion and most departments have already moved from the previous space located at One Campus Drive in Wentzville to the new Administrative Center located at 280 Interstate Drive.

The move will be completed by mid-April and the first board of education meeting at the new location is scheduled to take place on May 18.

The WSD continues to be the fastest growing school district in the state, adding 650 students in the past year. The former central office building located on Campus Drive in Wentzville is just under 11,500 square feet and a number of employees were sharing makeshift work areas.

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time ago,” said Superintendent Dr. Curtis Cain. “We were fortunate to have the building available on Interstate Drive which meets our present needs and allows room for some additional growth as well.”

The Board of Education had approved up to $500,000 for renovations to the Quail Ridge building in order to accommodate office space for administrative staff members.

The project was awarded in November to ICS Construction for $297,500, well below the anticipated cost. Including change orders, the total cost to date is $348,961. The estimated cost to add on to the One Campus Drive location was $1.9 to $2.2 million.

The WSD Early Childhood Special Education program moved from the Quail Ridge location in 2015 after the district received a $4 Million Early Childhood Grant to purchase the former United Services Building on Hanley Road in Dardenne Prairie. The facility on Interstate Drive is a 25,000 square-foot space that has served as a transportation headquarters and early childhood center for the WSD in the past and most recently was home to the district’s

The new Wentzville School District Administrative Center located on Interstate Drive in Wentzville.

Parents as Teachers (PAT) Program. PAT has relocated to the building on Campus Drive, which will also be home to the district’s technology department that currently has employees in the basement of Wentzville Middle School and in the Harris building on Pearce Boulevard.

Additionally, members of the district’s curriculum, instruction and assessment department will also be moving from the Harris

building to the Campus Drive location.

“This move optimizes our use of the space we currently own,” said Chief Financial Officer Pam Frazier. “Our continued growth as a district requires additional space not only for students, but for staff to support those students. We are pleased to be in a position to accommodate that growth as a result of the substantial grant we received last year.”

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The Board of Education voted in January to name the new office location on Interstate Drive the “Wentzville School District Administrative Center” and the former central office location on Campus Drive was re-named the “Berrey-Place Center” after former superintendent Dr. Ron Berrey and former chief financial officer Dr. Richard Place.

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HEALTH Continued from cover patients; 17 successfully completed the program and 11 were actively enrolled on Feb. 15. Of the 17 who completed the program, 13 successfully avoided readmission and four were hospitalized - a program success rate of 76.5 percent. Using data from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding costs related to emergency department and hospital admissions, direct avoidance of 13 patients from readmission potentially saves $149,097 in unnecessary care and the associated cost to the healthcare system

with subsequent hospitalization. Patients also indicated significant gains on health status selfassessment and their level of pain/discomfort, anxiety/depression, and mobility also saw improvements.

Given the success achieved during the Mobile Integrated Health program’s pilot period, the two agencies are working closely to develop strategies for making the initiative a permanent fixture in the county.

Lake Saint Louis and St. Peters police taking back unwanted prescription drugs On April 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Lake Saint Louis Police Department, the St. Peters Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its 13th opportunity in seven years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your pills for disposal to the Lake Saint Louis Civic Center at 200 Civic Center Drive or the St. Peters Justice Center at 1020 Grand Teton Dr. (The DEA cannot accept liquids or needles or sharps, only pills or patches.)

The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. Police cannot accept any medications before or after the event, so be sure to drop off your drugs between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. This service is for prescription drugs only, not over-the-counter drugs. Illegal substances such

as marijuana or methamphetamine are not a part of this initiative. If you’re worried about anonymity, remove identifying information from prescription medicine container labels before disposal.

Last October, Americans turned in 366 tons (over 730,000 pounds) of prescription drugs at almost 5,200 sites operated by the DEA and more than 4,000 of its state and local law enforcement partners.

Overall, in its 12 previous Take Back events, DEA and its partners have taken in over 7.1 million pounds – more than 3,500 tons – of pills.

This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poison-

ings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—both pose potential safety and health hazards.

For more information about the disposal of prescription drugs or about the April 29 Take Back Day event, go to the DEA Diversion website at www. dea.gov.

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Road projects begin in St. Charles County The St. Charles County Highway Department closed Flatwoods Road between Dyer Road and North Quail Point Drive beginning April 17 to allow for removal and replacement of a deteriorating culvert.

Traffic will be required to use a detour route around the closure for approximately one week while the culvert is replaced. Local traffic can access either side of the closure location, but no through traffic will be permitted. Signs notifying motorists of the closure and the necessary detours will be posted.

On April 17 the St. Charles County Highway Department also closed the South Shore Road bridge immediately east of Harbor Grove Drive and 0.4 miles west of Seeburger Road to allow for removal and replacement of the deteriorating bridge. The new bridge will include wider lanes, shoulders, improved drainage and an improved safety guardrail.

Traffic will be required to use a detour route around the closure for approximately three months while the bridge is constructed.

Local traffic can access either side of the closure location, but no through traffic will be permitted. Motorists can access South Shore Road using Seeburger Road to State Highway B to Huster Road. Signage and message boards will notify motorists of detours, closings and reopening dates. Completion of the project is expected in summer 2017.

These road projects are part of a continuing effort by St. Charles County Government to improve the county’s road system for the safety of the traveling public. For more information about road projects underway in unincorporated St. Charles County, please call the Highway Department at 636-949-7305 or visit http://www. sccmo.org/Road-Projects.

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What you need to know about high-risk pregnancies

By Dr. Alison Cahill What causes a pregnancy to be high risk? From the effects of pre-existing medical conditions to risks that develop during pregnancy, there are several factors that can contribute. Learn what causes a high-risk pregnancy and talk with your doctor about possible pregnancy risks.

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What does high-risk pregnancy mean? What determines if a pregnancy is high risk?

High-risk pregnancies fall into three groups. One group is high risk because a woman carries a particular diagnosis or something in her medical history causes her to be high risk – like a previous complicated pregnancy, a kidney or heart transplant or a diagnosis of lupus. The next group is related to the baby; the mother may be pregnant with twins or triplets or an ultrasound may reveal a risk related to the baby. The last group is a complication that develops during the pregnancy

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such as high blood pressure or gestational diabetes.

What specific factors might contribute to a high-risk pregnancy?

The most common factors of a high-risk pregnancy are diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity and other pre-existing medical conditions of the mother. It’s helpful to see a physician prior to becoming pregnant to discuss any increased risks you may have. If there are risks, we can outline a plan so you know what to expect and what additional testing or monitoring we may recommend.

Has care and preparation for high-risk pregnancy improved over the years?

Absolutely. Many patients who were treated for medical conditions in infancy or childhood were told pregnancy would be unlikely or too dangerous. However, with the advancements in medicine and our increased knowledge and understanding, we can tell a vast majority of those patients

that it is safe for them to carry a pregnancy and possible to have positive outcomes.

What is a maternal fetal medicine doctor, and who do the typically treat?

A maternal fetal medicine physician cares for women with high-risk pregnancies or women anticipating to become pregnant with high risks. These physicians are trained in obstetrics and gynecology with additional training in advanced ultrasound techniques, complicated deliveries and genetic diagnosis during pregnancy. This subspecialty also performs some of the procedures for babies before birth.

Alison Cahill, MD, is a Washington University maternal fetal medicine doctor. She will soon begin to see patients at the Progress West Hospital medical office building. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Cahill, please call 314-996-4636, or learn more about obstetrics at www.progresswest.org.

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St. Charles County Executive, Council Chair prepare to put Uber, Lyft issue to vote As the Missouri Senate again stalls on approving a bill to enact a statewide regulatory system for Transportation Network Companies (TNCs), St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann and County Council Chair Mike Elam are moving forward. In the event the legislature fails to act, County Executive Ehlmann is proposing that the county council let the voters here decide. Councilman Elam will sponsor the bill that would allow that to happen.

On the state level, Senator Bob Onder, R-Lake Saint Louis, has sponsored SB 185 and is handling the companion HB130 in the Senate, which would exempt TNCs (like Uber and Lyft) from statutes relating to regional taxicab districts.

While that bill has passed out of committee, when it went to the Senate floor it was filibustered.

Supporters still are hopeful that the bill will pass the senate and be sent to the house of representatives.

Ehlmann firmly believes these services are an important transportation option for employees, residents and visitors and wants to see them in St. Charles County. However, this is the third year legislation has been introduced to allow TNCs to operate in Missouri as they have been operating in many other states.

“While legislation has yet to come to a vote in the Missouri Senate,” Ehlmann said, “it remains preferable that the state regulate an industry that constantly crosses city and county boundaries.”

The county executive says he would ask the council to consider sending a charter amendment to the voters of St. Charles County containing language nearly identical to Senator Onder’s bill. It would limit the extent to which a TNC could be

regulated by the county in the unincorporated areas, or by a St. Charles County municipality in its jurisdiction.

Councilman Elam says he will be asking the county council to table the bill after its first reading until the legislature adjourns in May. If Senator Onder’s language has not passed, then the voters of St. Charles County can be given the opportunity to decide whether they want TNCs in the community.

“Members of the business community do not understand why, when someone flies in for a meeting, they can take a TNC from the airport to St. Charles County, but the TNC will not return to take them back to the airport,” Elam explained.

“If we have some uniformity in regulation among municipalities and the county, TNC are much more likely to serve our residents. The TNC should not have to check city limits before they accept a fare.”

If passed and signed by the governor, HB130 would make the Missouri Department of Revenue the sole regulatory body, which may promulgate rules to administer the provisions of the statute. The act provides that it is the sole body of law governing TNCs and TNC drivers.

“As long as individual cities and counties are able to regulate such services as they do taxi cabs,” Ehlmann said, “those regulations, while ostensibly to protect the public safety, actually protect existing taxi cab companies from competition.”

Under the bill, TNCs must disclose the fare or fare structure on its website or digital network, provide riders the applicable rates being charged and the option to receive an estimated fare. The TNC’s digital network must display a picture

Blank Canvas Studios’ exhibit of ‘outsider’ art opens at the Renaud Spirit Center An exhibit of paintings, drawings, collage and mixed media works by “outsider” artists with Blank Canvas Studios opened on April 14 at the O’Fallon Cultural Arts Gallery in the Renaud Spirit Center (RSC) at 2650 Tri Sports Circle in O’Fallon. The exhibit will be on display through May 26.

Blank Canvas is a nonprofit, multi-discipline studio and workshop that provides individuals who are labeled developmentallydisabled with the tools, materials and support needed to create, show and sell artwork. All the exhibitors are working artists. For more information about the artists, “outsider art” and Blank Canvas Studios, visit www.blankcanvasstudios.org.

Cultural Arts Gallery admission is free, and the exhibit is available for viewing during regular business hours at the indoor recreation complex: 5:15 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday -Thursday, 5:15 a.m.-9 p.m. on Fridays, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on Saturdays, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sundays. For more location information, call 636-474-2732 or visit www.renaudspiritcenter.com.

of the TNC driver, the license plate number of the vehicle and a detailed electronic receipt to the rider. Further, TNCs must adopt a zero tolerance policy toward drivers using intoxicating substances, enforce driver eligibility requirements, including background checks and registration, adopt nondiscrimination policies with respect to riders, and maintain individual trip records of riders and drivers.

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St. Charles County Assessor to send Notices of Real Estate Assessment The St. Charles County Assessor will mail the 2017 Notices of Real Estate Assessment starting the third week of April. State law requires the assessor to revalue all real property in the county as of Jan. 1 of every odd-numbered year.

The valuation notices reflect the change in value since Jan. 1, 2015. The 2017 assessment notices are designed to be easier to read and include information on property tax relief, the appeal process and answers to frequently asked questions.

Notices for the Washington, Wentzville and St. Charles School Districts are scheduled

to be mailed on or near April 14. The Fort Zumwalt and Orchard Farm School District notices are scheduled to be mailed on or near April 21, and the Francis Howell School District notices are scheduled to be mailed on or near April 28. Taxpayers have 10 days from the mailed date on the notice to schedule an informal hearing. To schedule a hearing, taxpayers can call the assessor’s office at 636-949-7431 or 1-800-822-4012, ext. 7431, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Scheduled informal hearings will be conducted Monday through

Thursday at the County Administration Building at 201 N. Second St. in St. Charles.

The St. Charles County Assessor is responsible for establishing the fair market value of all property within St. Charles County. This assures the tax burden is distributed fairly among those responsible for payment. The taxing authorities, which include school, city and fire districts, will establish the tax rate based on the budgetary requirements needed to fund services in their jurisdiction.

State auditor announces audit of license office in Wentzville Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway has announced her office has started work on audits of two Missouri license offices. Audits are underway for the Oakville License Office in St. Louis County and the Wentzville License Office in St. Charles County. This is the first audit for both the Oakville and Wentzville license offices.

“License offices often represent the first interaction citizens have with government in their adult lives. If the office is disorganized or not run properly, it can lead to waste of both taxpayer dollars and citizen hours waiting for transactions to be processed,” Auditor Galloway said.

“This is your chance to share concerns or com-

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plaints about operations in these or any license office across the state through our confidential Whistleblower Hotline.”

The Department of Revenue is responsible for selecting agents to operate the 177 contract license offices throughout the state. These offices process transactions related to driver licenses, vehicle titles and license plates.

Individuals who would like to provide information for consideration may contact the State Auditor’s Whistleblower Hotline at moaudit@ auditor.mo.gov or by calling 800-347-8597.

Concerns may also be submitted anonymously online at auditor.mo.gov/hotline.

Weather from Nick’s Window

by Nick Palisch

Preparing for the 2017 hurricane season Planning a summer vacation to Florida or a cruise to the Caribbean this year? Well, you may be in luck as the latest hurricane season forecast from Colorado State University (CSU) is predicting a slightly below normal hurricane season.

Hurricane season officially starts June 1 and ends on November 30. On average, a total of 12 named storms occur in the Atlantic and six of these become hurricanes, with two becoming major hurricanes. This year, CSU is predicting a total of 11 named storms, four hurricanes, and the potential for two of them to become major hurricanes.

So why a slightly below average year?

Many factors are considered when putting a long-term forecast like this in place. The first is the temperature of the Atlantic Ocean.

According to CSU the Atlantic is forecast to be cooler than normal, which inhibits the growth of storms. In addition, a hint of a possible weak El Nino could also play a role in this forecast. The forecasters also look at what is going on in Africa and what could potentially favor storm development. In addition, they also look at sea level pressures, vertical wind shear levels and more to create a prediction for the upcoming season.

Believe it or not, this long term prediction from the researchers at CSU are pretty accurate – in fact, they boast a 69 percent accuracy rate. The prediction is based on 60 years of historical data to make the hurricane prediction. The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will release their hurricane forecast in May. While researchers are forecasting a slightly below normal year for the Atlantic Ocean, it does not mean that you should let your guard down if you plan to head to the beach this summer or sail away on a cruise ship. Keep in mind that Mother Nature has her own agenda and often proves us wrong when she decides to take control.

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

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‘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.

By Cindy Moore

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Fiscal fitness I am not the most athletic of people. Oh sure, I can bench press a fork-full of pie to my mouth without pulling a muscle or do an impressive sit-up as the alarm clock buzzes then give it a good swat as I return to my slumber. I can also do crunches along with the best of them; my finest crunches result around breakfast time with crispy strips of bacon.

But that is pretty much the extent of my physical exertion. However, there is one activity I take very seriously and am quite skillful at – shopping: extreme shopping to be exact.

Extreme shopping is not your standard breadand-butter-run-to-the-grocer’s type of action.

No. This type of activity is a sport which requires stamina and talent.

Keen math skills are required. One must be able to search out the best bargains possible. I can quickly calculate a 50-percent-off clearance priced item then toss in a 30 percent store coupon along with a freebie early bird shopper discount; this all results in the store writing me a fat check for the merchandise selected.

One must also have strength and tenacity. If the last Captain Robo-Cat is on the shelf and another women has her outstretched hand reaching towards it; I must be able to duck, dive, grab, roll and run while yelling, “Snoozers are losers!” before the lady can mutter, “Hey, Jerk! What’s the big idea?!”

Nimble brainpower is imperative along with instant recall abilities. I must be able to remember each of my seven grandkids’ individual sizes, sexes, style preferences, favorite colors, special allergies, and least favorite cartoon characters. I once made

the tragic mistake of buying my granddaughter Ninja Turtle underpants for her birthday. She became so traumatized she wore the same pair of Princess Sugar Sparkles underwear for the next month.

An extreme shopper must also be able to sift through seven aisles of clearance racks to locate the missing bottoms to the last pair of Spider-Man pajama’s, size 4T, which are needed to reward a grandson for doing his first pootie in the potty. I then must be able to whip out my cellphone coupon without the internet shutting down as I approach the checkout counter.

Afterwards, I will lift two bulging bags of goodies affixed to each arm thus further sculpting my biceps, while at the same increasing the bulk of my wallet by saving $96.78. I will receive a wad of Kohl’s Cash ensuring I return again for more cardiovascular, and all without breaking a sweat.

That, my friends, is an intense workout!

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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WSD students qualify to compete at national conference Students from Holt, Liberty and Timberland high schools competed at the Missouri Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Leadership Conference held in Springfield, Missouri on April 2-4. FBLA is a professional association for students pursuing business careers. Over 4,000 other high school students from across Missouri attended the conference. Fifteen WSD students brought home medals from the competition and nine of those students took top honors and qualified to advance to the National FBLA Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California June 29–July 2 to compete against winners from each state.

The following students qualified to advance to the national conference: Holt seniors Jake Deniszczuk and Zach Gmyr and junior Brett Coulon took second place in Computer Game & Simulation Team, and Liberty senior Cameron Dierks took second place in Accounting II. Timberland senior Andrew Nettler took third place in Business Law. Additionally, Holt senior Evan Hatmaker and junior Ben Goldstein (Mobile Application Development Team), Liberty junior Tyler Melvin (Personal Finance) and Timberland senior Logan Renne (Accounting II) each took fourth place in their re-

Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Students from Holt, Liberty and Timberland high schools competed at the Missouri Future Business Leaders of America State Leadership Conference held in Springfield, Missouri on April 2-4.

spective categories.

Students who received medals in the competition included: Liberty seniors Cameron Dierks (sixth place, Economics), Adrian Przezdziecki (seventh place, Accounting II), Abby Ebenstein and Alicia Orlando (ninth place, Management Decision Making), Timberland senior Andrew Nettler (10th place, Securities & Investments), and junior Danny D’Nagy, and seniors Tom Creighton and Gabbi Eckert (10th place, Management Decision Making).

“The energy and competition were high,” said Timberland FBLA Sponsor Kellie Trussell.

“Students not only got to compete but also attended business workshops, leadership chal-

lenges, and had multiple networking opportunities with colleges and other students.”

The competition is part of a program sponsored annually

by FBLA, a professional association for students pursuing business careers. Individuals, local chapters, and state teams compete in over 60 events representing a range of business, career, and leadership development activities.

FBLA is a nonprofit organization that prepares students for careers in business and business education. Its mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.

Wentzville School District announces Support Staff Employees of the Year Every year each building in the Wentzville School District selects their own “Support Staff Employee of the Year,” and the building winners are eligible for the District Support Staff Employee of the Year Award, announced during the annual District Awards Banquet in May. The eligible positions for Support Staff

Employee of the Year include bus driver/aide, chautauqua employee, custodian, food service employee, instructional assistant, library assistant, maintenance employee, mechanic, nurse, nurse assistant, secretarial, security guard, paraprofessional and technology employee.

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Barfield ECSC/Parents as Teachers Diane Witthaus, Instructional Assistant Boone Trail - Kathy Zytko, Principal Secretary Central Office/Technology/Harris Laura Jurotich, Payroll Specialist Crossroads - Denise Clark, Library Assistant Discovery Ridge - Debbie Sethaler, Division Secretary Duello - Amy Corona, Nurse Frontier Middle - Tracy Cleveland, Library Assistant Green Tree - Julie Smith, Paraprofessional Heritage Intermediate - Jeanna O’Leary, Principal Secretary Heritage Primary - Kristin Roberts, Instructional Assistant Holt - Mary Sanzottera, Cafeteria Manager Lakeview Cheryl Trembley, Paraprofessional

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Liberty - Deborah Wilke, Activities Secretary Mind Development Center - Marcilene Beale, Instructional Assistant Pearce Hall - Marie Huellewig, Administrative Secretary Peine Ridge - Lavonne Dairda, Custodian Prairie View - Wendy Reichle, Lead Cashier South Middle - Andrea Manley, Instructional Assistant Support Services - Randy Honkey, Skilled Maintenance Timberland - Judi Puder, Instructional Assistant Transportation - Ruth Christopher, Bus Aide Wentzville Middle - Kathy Hastie, Custodian

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BeerSauce Shop, a craft beer and BBQ shop with tasting bars to open in St. Peters in May Conceived out of a love for craft beer and small-batch sauces, Andrew “The Beer Guy” Tessmer and Rick “The Sauce Guy” Duree will open BeerSauce Shop, a craft beer and craft sauce retail experience with a taste-before-youbuy philosophy, in St. Peters in May. Duree, a successful retail entrepreneur and self-proclaimed sauce addict, first had the idea to open a sauce-tasting bar and shop in 2015.

“There isn’t a sauce I won’t taste to satisfy my craving,” Duree said. “I’ve bought all kinds of sauces, but some of them left me uninspired. I needed a place where I could taste the sauce before I bought it.”

Tessmer, a craft beer “mediapreneur” and co-founder of St. Charles County Craft Beer Week, had a dream to open a community-focused bottle shop and tasting bar in St. Charles County.

“I love the community that beer creates,” Tessmer said.

“And I wanted to create a place where beer lovers could stop in to pick up a few bottles and wind up sticking around and having great beer tasting experiences with fellow beer lovers.”

Having worked together on other entrepreneurial ventures, Tessmer and Duree decided to mash their ideas and passions together to create BeerSauce Shop. The 2,300 sq-ft space, located at 318 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, will feature two “dueling” tasting bars and corresponding retail departments.

The Beer Bar will feature eight rotating taps and offer pint and flight fills, while The Sauce Bar will feature a rotating selection of the shops’ 250 sauces, rubs

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Diverting THOUSANDS of TONS of waste from local landdlls!

1SDS partners the ReStore with other non-profit organizations so that items get where they need to be to best serve our community.

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Submitted photo Andrew Tessmer (left) stands with Rick Duree at the BeerSauce Shop, located at 318 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in St. Peters.

and glazes for guests’ tasting pleasure.

Tessmer will stock the package beer side of the shop with a rotating, curated list of more than 500 craft beers, with around half of the inventory being refrigerated.

“We’ll focus on giving shelf space to local breweries first and then work with our distributors to add regional and nationally distributed brands,” Tessmer said. “And, because we’ve formed great relationships with local breweries like Missouri Beer Company, expect some BeerSauce Shop collaboration beers on tap.”

Duree will stock the sauce side of the shop with a personally-selected assortment of

250 small-batch BBQ sauces, hot sauces, rubs and glazes.

With a focus on house-branded sauces, expect a limited release whiskey barrel-aged BBQ sauce and a moonshine mustard sauce in collaboration with Stumpy’s Spirits.

“I’m always looking for new amazing flavors, personally sampling thousands of sauces, rubs and glazes,” Duree said. “I do it because I love sauce, but mostly because I want to offer fellow flavor lovers the best of the best at BeerSauce Shop.”

For more information, please visit www.BeerSauceShop. com , call Andrew Tessmer at 636-328-7972 or Rick Duree at 636-627-7527, or email TheGuys@BeerSauceShop.com.

Instead of what we do take, here is what we don’t take:  Used carpeting and pad  Hazardous chemicals of any kind  Unframed glass/mirrors  Anything damaged or dirty beyond use Because old TV’s don’t sell, we recycle them and pass the $15 fee onto the donor.

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New Hampton Inn St. Louis Wentzville opens in Wentzville Hampton Inn St. Louis Wentzville recently opened at 150 Wentzville Bluffs Dr. in Wentzville in a new development called Wentzville Bluffs. The $12 million 64,000-square-foot hotel has 109 rooms and suites.

Midas Hospitality, a premier hotel management group, is managing the hotel. The property features a state-of-the-art fitness center, indoor pool, meeting rooms, and backyard seating areas with a grill and gazebo. Midas Hospitality’s sister company MC Hotel Construction, a general contractor specializing in new hotel construction and renovations, built the hotel.

Submitted photo Hampton Inn St. Louis Wentzville recently opened at 150 Wentzville Bluffs Dr. in Wentzville in a new development called Wentzville Bluffs.

“The development features a B & B Movie Theatre, Planet Fitness, Stone Summit Steak House, and Hot Shots Sports Bar that are all within walking distance for our hotel guests,”

said Midas Hospitality President Rob Willard. “Wentzville is a growing area, and we are excited to be a part of this vibrant community.”

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Rascals keep pitching staff strong The River City Rascals play professional baseball with home games at Car Shield Field in O’Fallon.

The team has kept three top pitchers that hopefully will continue their leadership and stellar performance as they did in 2016.

The Rascals 2016 top pitcher was Tim Koons who returns for his fourth year in O’Fallon and is currently third all-time in games started for the club. Since making his professional debut out of Oakland University in 2014, Koons has held a 21-11 record with a 4.24 ERA. The right-hander set the Frontier League record in win percentage by going 11-0 in 2015. One year later in a bigger spot, such as game two of the Frontier League Championship Series, Koons pitched the best game of his career taking a perfect game into the seventh inning and a no-hitter into the eighth inning. All of this coming with no room to breathe in a 1-0 game, the Rascal finished the game with his first career complete-game shutout and struck out a career high ten.

Next to Koons in the dugout are southpaws Austin Warner and Dan Ludwig returning for their second year with the Rascals.

Warner was signed on June 29 of last year and became one of the most electric rookie pitchers in the league. After being used as a long reliever in July, Warner was officially placed in the starting rotation on Aug. 6 and showcased his skills by winning four consecutive games allowing just six earned runs in 23 innings. The rookie from Bellarmine University also made himself known in the Frontier League by recording a pair of eleven strikeout games against Windy City and in game one of the divisional round against the Southern Illinois Miners. Overall, Warner finished the year 5-2 with a 4.00 ERA in eight starts and 13 appearances.

Added to the starting rotation towards the beginning of August was Dan Ludwig. The Naperville, Illinois native made his Rascals debut on Aug. 10 and threw 5.1 innings of scoreless baseball to record his first Rascals win, eighth overall, against the Florence Freedom. He went on to start four more games during the regular season for his new club and his final three is a stretch he wants to remember as he went 2-0 allowing just four earned runs in 23 innings including a complete game against Gateway.

The Rascals start the 2017 campaign against the Normal CornBelters with a 6:35 p.m. start time on May 12.

Go to www.RiverCityRascals.com for more information. ~~~Time to break out the Rascal’s gear

Indoor Raiders drop second contest The River City Raiders are a member of the Arena Pro Football (APF) league with home games at the Family Arena.

The team had a bit of a problem this past weekend as the defense allowed 12 points to the Richmond Rough Riders in the first quarter and were only able to rebound with seven.

The second quarter, the Raiders put up 26 points as the offense excelled however the Rough Riders piled up 42.

When the final buzzard sounded, the visiting team took a 54-39 victory back to Richmond.

Your Raiders will offer free tickets for the next home game at the Family Arena against the Savannah Coastal Outlaws on April 29.

Go to www.IndoorRaiders.com for more information. ~~~Working out the kinks Billiards squad at Lindenwood on a roll Lindenwood University has over 50 sporting activities on campus and this is the first billiards article you will read. The team started off dropping two of the three previous matches but they returned to form with an 18-9 victory over Rudy’s Rackrunners April 12 at the Lindenwood Billiards Arena in Charley Town.

The Lions were tied at two games early, but minimized both physical and mental errors to win four of the next five and continued pressure allowed Lindenwood to pull away for the win.

Seven players went undefeated for the Lions including Dakota Knutson and Brandon Vanoverbeke, who each posted 2.5-0 marks. Landson Shuffett, Russell Carter, Brandon Jordan, Chris Robinson, and Briana Miller all went 1.5-0 on the day. Sharik Sayed also helped the cause with a 2-0.5 record.

With the victory, Lindenwood improved to 9-4 overall. The Lions return to the tables April 18 for a home match against One More Shot. The opening break is set for 6 p.m. that Tuesday evening at the Lindenwood Billiards Arena. ~~~Another great addition to the many sports Gary B. will be broadcasting the “STL Health and Wellness LIVE” show every Saturday from 9-11 am on 590 The Fan and 590TheFan.com 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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A colorful, crunchy salad

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s days get longer and the weather gets warmer, take your meal outdoors for some tasty al fresco dining featuring a fresh and easy-to-prepare salad.

With minimal ingredients and maximum flavor, this combination of radicchio, California green ripe olives, chickpeas and Parmesan is sure to find its way into your seasonal meal occasions, from at-home dinners to garden parties.

Boasting vibrant purple hues, radicchio not only

looks beautiful on the plate but packs a unique and pleasing, bitter flavor that is complemented by the texture added to each bite by toasted sunflower seeds and chickpeas.

Completing the salad are California Ripe Olives, which are grown by farming families across California. The California green ripe olive is similar to the black ripe olive but features a more mild and buttery flavor profile.

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Radicchio Salad with Olives, Chickpeas & Parmesan Prep time: 15 minutes | Resting time: 10 minutes | Serves: 4-6 Recipe courtesy of the Simply Recipes blog

Ingredients:

1/4 cup sunflower seeds 1 large head radicchio (10-12 ounces) 1 can (16 ounces) California green ripe olives, drained, rinsed and roughly chopped 1 can (16 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, divided 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 4 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus additional, to taste 1/8 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper, plus additional, to taste

Directions:

Add sunflowers seeds to small, dry skillet.

Toast over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until seeds are toasted around edges and smell fragrant.

Transfer seeds to bowl to cool.

Peel away and discard a layer or two of outer radicchio leaves if they look wilted or battered. Cut head of radicchio into quarters through root. Trim away root.

Cut each quarter crosswise into strips, 1- to 1 1/2-inches thick. Transfer to large mixing bowl.

Add olives, chickpeas and 3/4 cup cheese to bowl with radicchio.

Whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss gently until ingredients are evenly coated.

If cheese clumps together, break apart with spatula and stir in.

Let salad stand at least 10 minutes, or up to an hour.

Add additional salt and pepper, if de-

sired. Serve salad on individual plates or one shared platter. Top with remaining cheese and toasted sunflower seeds.

Substitution: If radicchio is unavailable, try frisee, endive or another bitter green.

Note: Salad is best served within one hour of preparation, but can be stored in airtight container in fridge for several days.

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15. Echo sounder 16. Doled out cards 17. Singer Yoko 18. Q in PDQ 19. *Home to Devil’s Garden 21. *Every ____-grader gets a free pass 23. Family truck?

24. *____ Royale National Park in Michigan 25. Geological Society of America 28. Reduced Instruction Set Computer 30. Make slightly wet 35. Ice crystals 37. Alice Waters’“____ Panisse” 39. Apprehensive 40. Deborah Kerr to Yul Brynner’s King Mongkut 41. Skeleton leg part 43. Military no-show 44. Nigerian money 46. Earth’s satellite 47. First queen of Carthage 48. Broadband predecessor 50. Pot contribution

52. Sophomore’s grade 53. Breathe after a race 55. Not in good health 57. *”Into the Wild” park 60. *Oldest national park east of Mississippi 63. Capital of Vietnam 64. British mom 66. Where to steel a kiss?

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5. Head of the Round Table 6. “Without further ____,” pl.

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EVENTS April 14: Good Friday service

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

April 14: Good Friday Cantata

St. John UCC Music Ministry presents “Requiem” by Gabriel Faure, featuring St. John Chamber Choir, orchestra, and soloists at 7 p.m. Cantata will also have an original Holy Week narration written and read by Dr. Candice Coleman. St. John United Church of Christ is located at 405 S Fifth Street in St. Charles. For more information visit www.stjohnucc.org.

April 14: Spring Fling Carnival

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The Holt High School DECA Chapter will be hosting the 18th 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 - 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.

For more information, please contact the event coordinator Jolene Wofford at 636-327-3876, extension 26422 or jolenewofford@wsdr4.org.

April 15: Easter egg hunt and Arbor Day festival

Join Dardenne Prairie for the annual Easter egg hunt. Hunts will be divided by age and begin at 10 a.m. with the zero-two and three-four age groups.

Ages five-six and seven-eight will follow shortly after the previous hunt ends. Find a special egg and win a prize. The Easter Bunny will be visiting, so bring your camera.

April 16: Community Prayer Wall

Continuing until Easter Sunday, St. John UCC, at 405 S Fifth Street in St. Charles, will have a Community Prayer Wall outside the church along Fifth Street. People from the community are encouraged to write prayers on strips of cloth and tie them to the Prayer Wall.

April 18: History lecture

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The 18th Century French Creoles of the Mid-Mississippi Valley had a unique culture and way of life, radically different from any other place in the Americas. The French, African, Indian and Spanish traditions were all blended together and could have added to our national culture. However, after the Louisiana Purchase, the new settlers rejected the culture. From 1-3 p.m. historian Linda Koenig will entertain and educate with stories about the Mid-Mississippi Valley in the 18th century and the people who lived here. The cost is $10 per person and includes dessert, tea and/or coffee. St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre members receive $1 off admission. Register in person at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre or by phone at 636-397-6903, ext. 1624. When registering, be sure mention any dietary restrictions. The St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre is located inside St. Peters City Hall at One St. Peters Centre Blvd. in St. Peters.

April 19-23: Theater performance

St. Charles Community College’s Center Stage Theatre will present “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building theater on the SCC campus. The show will be performed at 7:30 p.m.

April 19-22; 10 a.m. April 20; and 2 p.m. April 23. Tickets are free to SCC students with ID, or $8 general admission and $6 seniors, veterans and students. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville.

For more information, contact Jean Deimund at jdeimund@stchas.edu or 636-922-8050. To purchase tickets, visit stchastickets.com.

April 19-30: Augusta Plein Air Art Festival

Early Registration and Welcome Reception at Augusta Winery, April 19 at 8 a.m.; Workshop – Sketching with Josh Been (I), April 19 at 9 a.m.; Augusta Shores Paint Out, April 20 at 6 a.m.; Daily Registration, April 20 at 8 a.m.; Montelle Winery Paint Out, April 21 at 8 a.m.; Pop-Up-Gallery – Augusta Visitor Center, April 21 at 9 a.m.; Workshop – Oil and Acrylic with Patrick Saunders (I), April 21 at 9 a.m.; Noboleis Quick Paint, April 21 at 4:30 p.m.; Morning at the Park, April 22 at 6 a.m.; Workshop – Pastel with Michele Wells, April 22 at 9 a.m.; Best of Show Paint Out, April 22 at 12 p.m.; Dinner, Night Music, and Art, April 22 at 5:30 p.m.; Morning in Washington Paintout, April 23 at 6 a.m.; Workshop – Oil and Acrylic with Patrick Saunders (II), April 23 at 9 a.m.; Lake Creek Paintout, April 23 at 1 p.m.; Workshop – Sketching with Josh Been (II), April 24 at 9 a.m.; Private Estate Paint Out, April 24 at 10 a.m.; A Day in New Melle, April 25 at 11 a.m.; Workshop – Watercolor with Spencer Meagher, April 26 at 9 a.m.; Daniel Boone Home Paint Out, April 26 at 10 a.m.; Chandler Hill Winery Premier Artist Paint Out, April 26 at 4 p.m.; A Valley View from the Vineyard, April 27 at 8 a.m.; Washington “Trees” Paintout, April 27 at 3 p.m.; Frisella Sunrise Paint Out, April 28 at 6 a.m.; Workshop – Oil and Acrylic – Joan Parker & Zak Barnes, April 28 at 9 a.m.; An Afternoon in the Wine Garden, April 28 at 12 p.m.; Sunset Paint Out at Balducci Winery. April 28 at 4 p.m.; Festival in Augusta – Artist’s Choice, People’s Choice, Theme Paint, Nocturne Paint and 15 year Celebration Dance, April 29; Final Sale from Easel and Awards, April 30 at 11 a.m.; Youth Paint Out at Mount Pleasant Estates, April 30 at 1 p.m.

April 21: Spaghetti dinner

The Optimist Club of St. Charles will host its’ 46th Annual Spaghetti Dinner. Lunch/dinner will be served at Memorial Hall (lower level) at Blanchette Park in St. Charles from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Patrons will enjoy a traditional Italian Spaghetti Dinner with all the trimmings. The Italian cuisine from Pio’s Restaurant will be featured.

Salad, drinks and dessert are included.

Wine for adults and soft drinks will be available for all. One price for all is $10 (Children five and under are free).

Tickets are available from any Optimist member, at the door or by calling Dale Westby at 314-550-7723, Sharon North at 636-724-0148, or Gerry Prinster at 314-973-2928.

April 21: Spring Fling dance

The St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre will come alive at 7 p.m. with the Spring Fling. Dance to the music of Backstreet Cruisers while enjoying time with friends. Individuals, couples and groups are welcome. Tickets are $7 per person at the door. Show a St. Peters Resident Privilege Card at the door and receive a discount of $1 off admission. Soda will be available for purchase. Feel free to bring your own snacks. The St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre is located at One St. Peters Centre Blvd. in St. Peters. For more information, call 636-397-6908, ext.

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April 21: E-waste recycling

E-Waste Recycling day takes place from 10 – 12 p.m. at 1st Advantage Bank at 240 Salt Lick Road in St. Peters. For more information call 636970-0440.

April 21, 23: Choir concert

Choral Arts Singers, Francis Howell North High School Concert Choir, and members of the St. Charles Symphony will perform Joseph Haydn’s “Kleine Orgelmasse mass in B/Bflat Major” and other selections on April 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church at 3866 S. Old Hwy 94 in St. Charles, and April 23 at 2 p.m. at Assumption Chapel at 403 N. Main in O’Fallon. Admission is $7 for adults and $3 for children (ages six-18). For more information visit www.concertarts.org.

April 22: Plant sale

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

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

April 22: Alzheimer’s workshop

Would you like to know the 10 early warning signs of Alzheimer’s Disease and separate myth from reality on this subject? Plan to attend a workshop on this subject from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Cornerstone UMC at 1151 Tom Ginnever Avenue in O’Fallon. For more information call 636-379-5334.

April 22: Trivia night

Ryan Martin Foundation trivia night will be held at the American Legion Hall at 504 Leutkenhaus Blvd. in Wentzville. The proceeds will benefit meningitis awareness. Registration will be at 6:30 p.m. and trivia will begin at 7 p.m. Cost is $20 per person up to eight per team. Prizes for first, second and last place. Mulligans $2 each/10 max per team, 50/50 raffle and auction items. Bring your own snacks and there will be a cash bar. Call 636-7752231 or Courtney at 636-346-5747 or ryanpaulsmom@yahoo.com for more information.

April 22: Vendor and craft fair

Browse a variety of boutiques, jewelry, cookware, baked goods, beauty products and so much more at a craft and vendor fair to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at O’Fallon Church of Christ at 8576 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. in O’Fallon.

Event will include refreshments and a silent auction filled with generous donations from local businesses such as Bristol Seafood Grill, Pinot’s Palette, Good News Brewing Company and O’Fallon Nutrition. All proceeds from the silent auction will go directly to research, care and support for Alzheimer’s patients and their families in St. Charles County.

April 22: A Joy of Haiti Fundraiser

Celebrate an evening of joy as Dardenne Presbyterian Church shares Pastor Brisenault’s ministry in Haiti. Dinner, entertainment, testimonies and the pastor’s vision will all be included in this special evening.

Opportunities to purchase Haitianmade crafts, coffee and other unique items will be available along with a quilt raffle. Tickets will be on sale for $20. Children age 10 and under are $5. Tickets may be purchased in the Dardenne Presbyterian Church office at 7400 South Outer 364, Dardenne Prairie. Contact Cindy Keagy at 636357-0487 with questions.

April 22: Gospel concert

New Beginnings Worship Center at 108 Birdie Hills Rd. in St. Peters will host the gospel singers The Wanda Mountain Boys at 6 p.m. For more information call 636-544-2030 or 314269-6304.

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At 2:30 p.m. the Gateway Country Music Spring Show, featuring traditional country music with a host of great singers and the GCMA band Route 67 will take place at Wentzville Holt High School in the C H Jones Auditorium at 600 Campus Dr. in Wentzville. For tickets call Beverly McManus at 636384-0916 or Dean Raymer 636-7952014. Tickets may be purchased at the door.

support Alzheimer’s families in their congregation facing Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. This event is free but registration is required. To RSVP, contact Rev. Regina Lowe at rlowe@alz.org or call 800-272-3900.

April 28: Trivia night

Bring the family to experience The Lesters, often referred to as “St. Louis’ First Family of Gospel Music,” in concert at Dardenne Baptist Church at 2345 Oak Dr. in O’Fallon at 5:30 p.m. Admission is free. For more information visit www.dardennebaptistchurch.org.

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

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

April 23: Country music show

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April 23: Gospel concert

The Gateway Country Music Association presents their Spring Show at Wentzville Holt High School C. H. Jones Auditorium at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and available at door or reserved sears by calling Beverly at 636384-0916 or Dean at 636-795-2014.

April 23: Gospel concert

Bring the Family to experience The Lesters in concert at Dardenne Baptist Church at 2345 Oak Dr. in O’Fallon at 5:30 p.m. They are often referred to as “St. Louis’ First Family of Gospel Music.” Admission is free. For more information visit www.dardennebaptistchurch.org.

April 24: DAR application workshop

An application workshop will be held at the Middendorf-Kredell Branch Library at 2750 Hwy K in O’Fallon at 1 p.m. where members of the Caroline Stuart Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will be present to discuss the work of the DAR with any prospective members who wish to be a part of the new chapter. The DAR is the premier national organization for women interested in historic preservation, education and patriotism. To qualify for membership, a woman must prove descent from a patriot (military or civilian; male or female) who served the cause of the American Revolution. At the workshop there will be chapter members available to assist in doing the necessary genealogical research to prove such descent.

Copies of applications, genealogical worksheets, and informational brochures will be on hand. Experts in early American genealogy will be there to offer their assistance. Prospective members from Lake St. Louis, O’Fallon, Wentzville, Dardenne Prairie and the surrounding areas are encouraged to attend with their questions and to see if they are eligible. Anyone interested is encouraged to contact Registrar Mary Jo Anderson at 636-294-5549.

April 25: Band concert

The After Hours Community Band, founded in 1986, under direction of Carol Commerford and Sandra Stoeckel will perform their annual Spring Concert at 7:30 p.m. at Calvary Church at 3998 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in St. Peters. The selection of music for the evening will include show tunes, marches, movie themes and always featured is a composition by Missouri composer, Claude T. Smith. Admission is free.

More information at www.ahcb.org or call Joyce at 636-946-7848.

April 27: Alzheimer’s awareness breakfast

Church of the Shepherd in St. Charles is hosting the Alzheimer’s Association’s Shedding Light on Alzheimer’s breakfast to raise awareness of the sixth leading cause of death. The faith community is invited to attend the educational event from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Attendees will learn to identify the signs and symptoms of dementia, discover ways to help congregants through the journey of Alzheimer’s, an overview of Alzheimer’s disease and learn ways to

Second 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, silent 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: Food Truck Frenzy

Get a taste of springtime fun right off the bat at O’Fallon’s Food Truck Frenzy & Rascals Fan Fest from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at CarShield Field. Located at 900 T.R. Hughes Boulevard in O’Fallon, the ballpark is the home of the River City Rascals. The Rascals will sell adult beverages, and Doughboys Wood Fired Pizza, Russo’s Trucktoria, Twisted Taco, Wingnut and Sarah’s Cake Stop will sell food truck fare. (Food truck service is subject to change without notice.) The rally features free parking, admission and free activities for kids. The Original Boneheads Trombone Quartet will play rock, swing, marches, jazz, doowop, Broadway tunes and Americana music. Details and dates for O’Fallon’s Food Truck Frenzy events are posted online at www.ofallon.mo.us/foodtruck-frenzy. For weather-related event information, call 636-379-5614.

April 29: German cultural group meeting

Fruehschoppen Samstag Verein (FSV) meets the last Saturday of every month.

Attendees are predominantly German born/raised people who get together at 11 a.m. in St Charles to speak German, eat a late breakfast or early lunch and sip a cool drink or two. Wir treffen uns auf ein Bier (und vielleicht Mittagessen), und geniessen ein Gespräch auf deutsch. Over 50 percent of attendees were born or raised in Germany and over 50 percent live in St Charles County. April meeting location will be at the Traffic Jam Bar at 6 Westbury Dr. in St Charles (north side of I-70 behind Pundmann Ford). Meeting this month is a pot luck. Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish to share.

April 29: Benefit shrimp boil

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

April 29: Motorcycle rally

St. Charles H.O.G. Chapter #2527 presents Hot Hogs Spring Rally 2017. Register from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Saint Charles Harley-Davidson. Ride starts at 10 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m. Event includes scenic ride, hot dogs, live band, attendance prizes and a blessing of the bikes. This is an open ride, all bikes are welcome. There will be a $150 first prize, $100 second prize and $50

third prize. Rain date will be May 6. For more information Contact Gene Manning at gman151@centurylink.net.

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April 29: That ‘80s Run

That ‘80s Run and its coordinating wellness expo – Exporama – is set on the St. Charles Community College campus, Great River Greenway trails and the streets of Cottleville. Once again featured at the annual run event will be the popular 10K Race (6.2 miles), 5K Race (3.1 miles) and Radical Mile. The 5K/10K will start at 7:30 a.m. in front of the SCC Student Center in the Green Parking Lot and finish in the same location. The Radical Mile will start at 9:15 a.m. near the entrances to the Red and Green parking lots on campus and will finish in the same location. Participants are encouraged to dress in ‘80s clothes or as their favorite ‘80s pop icon. Music from the era will be played by Precision Health Group and other ‘80s fun includes a photo booth, custom throwback finisher medals, dry-tec T-shirts (guaranteed for registrations received

by April 8) and special surprise awards.

The entry fee for the Radical Mile is $20, late registration (April 1-21) is $25 and race-week registration (April 2229, including day-of) is $30. Entry for the 10K and 5K is $30, late registration (April 1-21) is $35 and race-week registration (April 22-29, including day-of) is $40. The entry fee includes a dry-tec T-shirt (guaranteed for registrations received by April 8), refreshments and tickets into the prize basket drawings.

For more information or to register, please visit the event website, that80srun.org.

April 29: Trivia night

St. Charles Kiwanis invites you to trivia night for an evening of friendship, fun and games at the Boys & Girls Club at 1211 Lindenwood Avenue in St. Charles. Doors open at 6 p.m., game starts at 7 p.m. Tables of eight are $200, but individuals are welcome at $25/ person. Beer and soda are included, but you are welcome to bring your own drinks and food. In addition to trivia prizes there will be a silent auction, 50/50 drawing and more. This event benefits: Care to Learn, Boys & Girls Club, Project Eliminate and many other children’s charities. For registration or more information please contact Marie at 314-566-4284 or visit stcharleskiwanis.com.

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Has the San Diego Comic-Con become too successful?

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On April 8, agonizing screams could be heard across the country as badges for the annual San Diego Comic-Con sold out. Founded in 1970, this event originally attracted comic book fans, but over the years, it grew to include movies, television shows and other pop culture items. When the “Twilight” movies were rocking the box office, Comic-Con attracted young fans who camped out to see the franchise’s stars in person.

In 2007, I visited the convention for the first time and, though crowded, it was fairly easy to navigate the San Diego Convention Center. That was, however, the last time guests could simply walk up and purchase a badge at the door. The organizers switched to online purchases the following year and sell-outs soon happened in a matter of hours. The same goes for the limited amount of hotel rooms in San Diego and surrounding areas.

With thousands of other people, I sat in a virtual waiting room on April 8, hoping to score a four-day pass. As the minutes ticked by, the website kept everyone informed of the remaining inventory. The four-day passes were quickly gobbled up; even the Sunday tickets were gone in short

order. I was one of the many shut out for 2017. There’s a secondary market for passes, of course, but many people get scammed by un-

its true comic book roots.

The city of San Diego loves the revenue, of course, but ComicCon seems to have lost its way.

By Steve Bryan

things and everyone can be a part of the fun, but there was a “Twilight” backlash for a couple of years. The simple laws of physics keep getting in the way, though.

Even with new hotels and extra ballroom space, the lines get bigger every year as the enjoyment fades a little more.

The organizers say they are looking for ways to include more people, but the event virtually takes over the city for a week. The San Diego Comic-Con is bursting at the seams as it is; there simply is no more room. This may be a textbook case of being too successful. It’s a safe bet that fans will continue to line up every year; however, no matter how much time and money it takes.

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scrupulous sellers.

While still a great event, the San Diego Comic-Con has alienated its core fan base. While covering the 2008 gathering as a member of the press, a convention-goer eyed my press badge and said the big studios have ruined the event.

Hollywood loves bringing trailers, celebrity guests and other goodies to San Diego because they have 150,000 eager and hungry fans. Others, like my new acquaintance, think the con forgot

Long, unwieldly lines are the norm, as are overpriced food items and a massive sea of humanity. It’s impossible to get anywhere fast when attending the convention, but fortunately there are adequate restrooms throughout the complex. Walking the convention floor can be a nightmare; many times, the lines resemble a pile-up on the freeway.

Yet, thousands of fans like me look forward to it each year.

Pop culture encompasses a lot of

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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