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Photo by Sara Hardin Homes and businesses remain surrounded by flood waters in West Alton on Jan. 8. Cleanup has been slow to progress as flooding has cut accessibility to the town.

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By Sara Hardin “It’s like trying to drain a bathtub through a straw,” says West Alton mayor Willie Richter of the flooding that has lingered in the small town, an aftermath of the heavy rains that resulted in record flooding in parts of Missouri and Illinois. West Alton’s position near the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers means that it is no stranger to flooding, but the unpredictability of this particular bout of heavy rains left the town little time for preparations. “Normally we know seven-10 days in advance that something like this is going to happen, but this time we only had about three,” explained Richter. “It happened very quickly.” Richter ordered the evacuation of the town’s residents into safety once the drastic nature of the flooding became apparent, but the flood water has left West Alton almost completely cut off from surrounding areas. The draining process has been slow and seems to be at a sort of standstill as residents work with volunteers to pump water out of their homes. One of the only areas accessible to the town is on Highway 67 where the

Red Cross offers two meals a day and cleaning supplies to residents. “While distributing cleanup supplies to an evacuated community in West Alton, a volunteer discovered more than 80 people who were stranded by high waters and in need of food,” said Cindy Erickson, CEO of American Red Cross of Eastern Missouri. “They were literally boating to Parsons Pit Stop for supplies. When we discovered this, Red Cross volunteers immediately began meal and water delivery. We have been supplying lunch and dinner to those families since January 5. We will continue delivering meals until the communities have the resources they need. “ Pit Stop manager Kim Kenoyer reflects on West Alton residents tying up their boats after trekking across the wide span of water that now covers a field of farmland neighboring the gas station and convenience store. She explains that with colder weather approaching, the community is working hard to raise morale and keep hopes high for recovery. “We’re doing the best we can. There’s a lot of disbelief, there’s a lot of sorrow, a lot of sadness, but they seem to be keep-

ing everything positive,” said Kenoyer. “This small community just tries to get together and pull each other out of the disaster that they’re in. It’s nice to see people helping each other.” As soon as access is given to the town, Richter explained that the town’s fire department will serve as a command cenSee FLOOD on page 2

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3 Around Town St. Charles County welcomes first babies of 2016 and more. 6 Special Section

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8 School

Wentzville School District kindergarten registration dates set and more.

9 Business

Providence Bank opens new Lake Saint Louis Banking Cneter and more.

10 Sports

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Photo by Sara Hardin The Red Cross has been distributing food and supplies at Parsons Pit Stop in West Alton.

ter where the Red Cross can be stationed with cleaning supplies, water, and what is necessary to begin the clean-up and recovery process. A request from Governor Jay Nixon for additional assistance removing debris associated with the flooding was approved by the federal government on Wednesday, January 6. Curbside pickup of debris that was damaged as a result of the flooding will be scheduled throughout the state in participating communities. The service will be free to residents and businesses. To see about donating supplies to the West Alton residents as they begin the flood recovery, call West Alton City Hall at 636899-1734. A guide for separating debris for curbside pickup can be found at www.mo.gov/flood-recovery.

Time is something we all seem to think we have an abundance of. My dad, Joe Morice, was not an exception to this. I am his youngest daughter and I have watched him battle cancer off and on for 16 years, always ending in a splendid victory with some battle wounds along the way. This last bout took him faster than any of us could have imagined. I spoke to him coherently on Monday, received test results on Tuesday, Wednesday was given a month to live, and his life ended by Saturday. My sister was flying in Sunday to say good bye. My daughter and I flew in and we were able to spend 48 hours with him, only the last hour being lucid. Going through his house I realized that he left for a doctor appointment thinking he would be home later that day. There was a halfeaten pie, a partial article written for The Community News on his opened computer, unpacked boxes, a half read book on his Kindle, and a brand new mortgage for the house he just bought. Basically, there was a life that was not quite done being lived. He clearly thought he would continue his victories, and in the short amount of words I have to write this I believe he would want me to remind everyone how short and precious life truly is. He left the world with me in his eyes, and his granddaughter speaking loving words in his ears. He had the most incredible friends anyone could ask for, many of them there with him on the harder days. Loved by many and fiercely missed, Joe left the world without enough time. However, he did leave us many cherished memories and a history of entertaining and educational articles.

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St. Charles County welcomes first babies of 2016

Residents from all walks of life are invited to attend O’Fallon’s Citizens Police Academy Whether you’re considering law enforcement as an exciting career, a civic-minded Neighborhood Watch participant or just curious about municipal police operations, you can get hands-on training and learn about a broad variety of law enforcement topics at the O’Fallon Police Department’s annual Citizens Police Academy. Beginning Feb. 23, the six-week class meets from 7 - 9:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the O’Fallon Police Department in the O’Fallon Municipal Centre at 100 North Main Street in O’Fallon. The cost for the course is $30. Applicants must be at least 18 and residents of St. Charles County. Applications (pdfs) are currently available online and will be accepted through Feb. 12. Class space is limited. Activities and topics covered in the program include: • Patrol operations, including riding assignments with an O’Fallon police officer • Investigations overview (criminal, traffic, DWI, crime scene) • Drug awareness, local drug task force • Use of force, Taser and less-lethal weapons • Internet safety, identity theft awareness • An introduction to firearms training (held at the O’Fallon firearms range; date TBA) • Police K-9 program • Community services division overview • St. Charles County Regional SWAT

Just minutes into 2016, medical professionals at Progress West Hospital welcomed their first baby of the year. Nova Elinor Wright was born 55 minutes after midnight on New Year’s Day, and weighed eight pounds, eight ounces. The proud parents are Matt and Anna Wright, of Wentzville. The Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Hospital Auxiliary presented the family with a gift basket that included a handmade knitted cover, booties, engraved photo album and a gift card to Babies ‘R Us. SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital St. Charles and St. Joseph Hospital Submitted photos – Lake Saint Louis welcomed to the Nova Elinor Wright with her parents Matt and Anna Wright, of Wentzville. world their first newborns of 2016. On Jan. 1, baby Austin was born at St. Joseph Hospital – Lake Saint Louis at 8:03 a.m. Later that day, baby Kameron was born at St. Joseph Hospital – St. Charles at 2:17 p.m.

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Cottleville Fire District’s K9 Search & Rescue team assist in search for missing singer On Dec. 31 the Cottleville Fire District’s Search & Rescue K9 unit was deployed to Kaw Lake in Oklahoma to assist in the search for two missing hunters, Craig Strickland and Chase Moorland. As part of a four state task force assisting the Oklahoma State Highway Patrol

Water Division, our K9 unit helped to narrow down the search which ultimately led to the discovery of their bodies. The Cottleville Fire District would like to extend its deepest condolences to the families of both victims in this terrible tragedy.

St. Peters suspends yard waste collection Jan. 13 – Feb. 29 Yard waste collection in St. Peters will stop on Jan. 13 and resume on Feb. 29. This is typically a slow time for yard waste disposal needs, so each winter the city of St. Peters temporarily suspends curbside collection. This practice saves fuel costs, helps the environment and provides a time to perform annual vehicle maintenance and repair. If you need to dispose of yard waste during this time, please take advantage of the city of St. Peters’ free drop-off at the Earth Centre composting www.FrontenacBank.com

facility. St. Peters’ Earth Centre is open during this period from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., MondaySaturday. St. Peters residents are reminded to bring their Resident Privilege Card for free disposal at Earth Centre. For information on how to obtain a Resident Privilege Card, visit www. stpetersmo.net. Residents having special yard waste needs during the suspended weeks should call 636-9701456 to make special pick-up arrangements.

Filing for Wentzville municipal office closes Jan. 19 Filing for Wentzville municipal office closes Jan. 19. Candidates may file for the elected municipal offices that will appear on the April 2016 ballot until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 19. Candidates will need to file at City Hall, located at 310 W. Pearce Blvd. Positions open for filing include one alderman from each of the three wards, as well as the mayor. The alderman positions are for two-year terms; the mayor’s position is a four-year term.

City ordinances state that candidates running for alderman must be at least 18 years of age; a citizen of the United States; and an inhabitant and resident of the city for at least one year prior to the election. Candidates running for alderman must also be a resident, at the time he/she files and during the time he/she serves, of the ward from which he/she is elected. City ordinances state that candidates running for mayor must be at least 25 years of age; a citizen of the United States; and a resident of the city at the time of, and at least one year prior to, the election. If you would like more information about the duties and qualifications for serving on Wentzville’s Board of Aldermen, please call the City Clerk’s office at 636-639-2010.

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Tribute Can I put the humor aside just for today and share a few personal thoughts. I opened the news this morning to sadly find a colleague had passed; contributor Joe Morice. Although I never knew Joe personally, I knew a part of his personality very well through his expressive and easy-to-read pieces. We also shared a common interest – the love of that crazy passion which involves something we purists like to refer to as “the pen.” Today, the modern world calls it the computer keyboard. Either way, it’s a figurative sort of bug that wiggles its way into one’s bloodstream and can only be released through the act of writing. Much like me, I picture Joe sitting down at his writing desk and staring with giddiness at that blank screen or piece of paper. He probably could not wait until somewhere in the folds of the right side of his brain, the writing magic took over. When that kicked in, he began jotting, scribbling and scratching until that paper filled with prose to become a work of art…or more fittingly, a word of art. I also know something about the health challenges he faced because my own husband is battling this hellacious disease known as cancer. It sneaks up on the unsuspecting and camps out in a body like a malevolent tick sucking away life and energy. I have a few more adjectives for this spineless, spiteful bully but they usually

get young children and newspapers in trouble for repeating, so I’ll spare the censors. It is a heartless thing that chooses its victims randomly with a Russian roulette-like manner. It matters not what sadness, broken hearts or devastation it leaves behind. Anyone who battles this blank-faced coward is a soldier in every sense of the word and Joe was a true warrior…in every sense. I will miss Joe’s friendly, be-whiskered face, his firm grip of opinion and blue-collar logic and sharing his style with wit and humor. But like a genuine act of kindness, through his words, the goodness will be passed forward. Good night friend, and please…leave the light at his writing table on.

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Change your child from a dedicated couchpotato to a soccer enthusiast By Christy Parks Technology is here to stay and it has become a permanent part of our lives. But how is it affecting our children today and why should we be concerned? The amount of time that children spend using their computers, cell phones and video games could be replacing their physical and even their imaginative play. It could also hinder the development of social skills. With that all in place plus the junk food diets and parents who seem to busier than ever before, children seem to be having a harder time staying fit and healthy. One of the best ways to get

kids off the couch is to play a sport like soccer. Soccer not only allows children to run and jump and keep their heart rate up, but it also teaches respectful communication with one another since they have to work closely together. They have to learn to share, come together to meet a common goal and help each other achieve these goals. Soccer also offers a sense of self-esteem and it involves both a mental challenge and physical movement that a video game or computer could never offer. If you have a child (K – 6th grade) and would like to get them off the couch this spring,

feel free to register them for Upward Soccer at SunRise UMC Church. Evaluations start Feb. 27. The first set of games will be April 2. Beginners are also encouraged and welcome. Upward sports is the world’s largest Christian youth sports provider and is uniquely designed to help players grow athletically, spiritually and socially. Contact SunRise UMC at 636-978-2727 or email info@ sunrisefamily.org. You can also register at upward.org and search for SunRise UMC by zip code 63368.

SCC offers courses for high-demand health care positions St. Charles Community College offers students interested in entering the health care field a leg up on the competition with health occupations courses for fields including pharmacy technician, certified nursing assistant, certified medication technician and phlebotomy. Students who complete the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and phlebotomy programs at SCC are in high demand. The U.S. Labor Department reported above-average growth rates in CNA jobs at both hospitals and long-term care facilities. Through the SCC CNA program, students can become certified in as little as eight weeks and start any time of the year – with day and evening sections available. The program offers open enrollment, and space is currently available. “This program is great for students working toward an associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing who are eager to enter the workforce now while finishing their degree,” said Sue Propper, health occupations coordinator at SCC. SCC also offers a Pharmacy Technician Pro-

gram and Phlebotomy hybrid course that each take 12 weeks to complete. Phlebotomy requires a 120-hour internship. These programs begin in the fall and spring semesters. “Pharmacy technicians are needed in hospitals, the retail sector and pharmaceutical companies to provide medications to individuals and health care institutions,” Propper said. “And major corporations are courting our current phlebotomy students. We are very excited about the potential for jobs in the area.” Several health occupations programs place students in clinical internships, giving students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in their area of study and advance their employment opportunities. “Our instructors have many years of real-life job experience in their area of expertise,” Propper said. “SCC is a great place to start your health care career.” For more information, call 636-922-8284, visit stchas.edu/departments/health-occupations/ or email spropper@stchas.edu.

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In July of 2012, Karen came to Dan, owner of APCfit (A Positive Change Fitness) after struggling for years with her weight. She was at a crossroads with not only just her weight but also her health. She was taking cholesterol medicine and her doctor had just prescribed her a new blood pressure medicine. She knew she had to do something soon or her health would continue to decline. APCfit met with Karen and helped her personalize her goals of health and weight loss.

help motivate other employees on taking care of their health. Karen states “There is never an end goal. It is a journey through life” APCfit will help you on this same journey to help you not only develop your own personalized goals, but to also develop a realistic plan to attain these goals. There is such an overwhelming amount of fitness, nutrition and health information available, it is almost impossible for the average person to weed through it all to find out what information is the most accurate and up to date. APCfit stays on top of these health trends with Submitted photos continued education to provide you with the safest and She was able to set up a fitness most accurate information in and nutrition plan that catered the industry. to these goals. Within three We hope you will join us at months, Karen was able to stop the beginning of your health taking her blood pressure med- journey by coming to our open icine. And after 10 months, house on Jan. 23 from 10 a.m. Karen lost 75 pounds and was to 2 p.m. Come and meet APable to come off her cholesterol Cfit’s personal trainer, look medicine as well. at the ‘state of the art’ fitness Karen has now improved her equipment and have an opporself-esteem and improved her tunity to ask questions. Make confidence. She has more en- sure you take advantage of our ergy to do the things in life that January special for you and a she loves. Her employer was so friend. Call 636-299-2162 or impressed with her health im- email dan@apcfit.com provement they featured her in Make 2016 ‘A Positive their employer’s newsletter to Change’ for your health!

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City of St. Charles School District to open the Bridge Health Center The City of St. Charles School District hosted a grand opening for what they are calling the Bridge Health Center, a health and wellness facility to provide primary and preventive healthcare to employees, dependents over the age of two, and pre-Medicare retirees enrolled in their health plan. The Bridge Health Center

is launching through a collaborative partnership between the City of St. Charles School District, their employee benefits consultant, CBIZ, and Tennessee-based healthcare company, CareHere. “The Bridge Health Center is the next step in ensuring our employees have the most efficient, affordable, quality, and convenient healthcare that we can offer,” said Dr. Jeff Marion, district superintendent. “Our goal is to provide comprehensive healthcare to our employees while maintaining fiscal responsibility.” The Bridge Health Center will offer primary care services with significant cost savings for the patient. Savings are captured and passed on to the school district, savings that will also impact the residents of the city of St. Charles. Patients can schedule appointments online or over the phone. Appointments are never double-

booked, so the wait time is, on average, less than two minutes. “When listening to our employees, we heard that time spent and convenience were big concerns when seeking healthcare. We feel The Bridge Health Center addresses these concerns in an effective and efficient manner,” Dr. Marion said. CareHere will oversee and manage the operations of the facility. “CareHere is honored to have been chosen by the City of St. Charles School District as their partner,” said Ernie Clevenger, CareHere President and CEO. We look forward to providing primary care and preventive care resources that will help to inspire these employees and their families in reaching their health and wellness goals.” The Bridge Health Center is located at 2424 Zumbehl Road in St. Charles and will welcome eligible patients with appointments on Jan. 19.

Wentzville School District kindergarten registration dates set Dates have been set for the Wentzville School District’s kindergarten registration and screening process. This event is for all children who will turn five years of age before August 1, 2016. If your child has not been screened by Parents as Teachers or his/her preschool this year, appointments are required and can be made by contacting the Wentzville School District Parents as Teachers office at 636327-3863, ext. 22281. Screening appointments are filled on a first come, first served basis Submitted photo by Wentzville School District and fill up quickly. While every effort will be made to accommodate you at your child’s school, it is possible that your screening may need to be at another elementary school in the district. Registration and screening dates are as follows: • Boone Trail Feb. 23 • Crossroads Feb. 18 • Discovery Ridge Feb. 9 • Duello March 8 • Green Tree Feb. 4 • Heritage Feb. 25 • Lakeview Feb. 16 • Peine Ridge March 3 • Prairie View March 1

The day of the registration/screening parents should bring: • The child to be screened; • The child’s most current immunization records; • Two proofs of residency including your paid real estate tax receipt or current valid lease and a utility bill; • Official copy of child’s birth certificate, if possible; • Parent’s driver’s license or photo identification; • Parenting plan or custody agreement (if applicable); • Documentation regarding legal guardianship (must be court-ordered guardianship or limited guardianship, not power of attorney) or foster care placement (required if applicable).

If you do not have a Missouri birth certificate, you may obtain one at a cost of $15 from the St. Charles County Community Health/Environment, Vital Statistics Office at 1650 Boonslick in St. Charles. You can reach their office by calling 636-949-7400 or visiting their website at www.sccmo. By Cindy Moore org/399/Vital-Records for more information.

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Providence Bank opens new Lake Saint Louis Banking Center Tom Hagar, President of the St. Louis market for Providence Bank is pleased to announce the opening of Providence Bank’s Lake Saint Louis Banking Center at 460 Hawk Ridge Trail in Lake Saint Louis. “We are very excited to complete the construction of the new banking center and relocate our current Lake Saint Louis Banking Center to this new, more convenient and accessible location. Lake Saint Louis is a fast-growing area and we are proud to be part of its growth,” said Hagar. The new Lake Saint Louis Banking Center is conveniently located at 460 Hawk Ridge Trail, off Highway N on the South outer road. The approximately 2,500 square-foot state-of-the-art, fullservice banking center features a technology bar equipped with an iPad, Android Tablet, iPhone, Android Phone and touch screen computer for customer use and demonstrations. It also features two drive-thru lanes, a drive-up ATM with image deposit capability and safe deposit boxes. The floor plan is a new prototype that may be used for future Providence Bank locations.

Jen Megee, Executive Vice President, Director of Retail Banking and Deposit Services stated, “We are so proud to introduce our new full-service banking center to the community. The new convenient location and additional square footage allows us to introduce new technology, more products and services, and greater convenience for our customers. An exciting feature of our new banking center is the technology bar that allows customers to access online tools and learn how to tap into Providence Bank’s convenient products and services while having bank staff nearby to assist them when needed.” The Banking Center Lobby is open Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon. The drive thru is open Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon. Providence Bank has been meeting the financial needs of individuals and businesses for more than 127 years. Providence Bank is a FDIC Member and Equal Housing Lender.

Submitted image This is an artist’s rendering of the completed Providence Bank’s Lake Saint Louis Banking Center at 460 Hawk Ridge Trail in Lake Saint Louis.

New general manager promoted at the St. Charles Convention Center Spectra by Comcast Spectacor, the providers of Venue Management to the St. Charles Convention Center, promoted Al Beltranena to General Manager. Beltranena, who was most recently the Assistant General Manager and Director of Food and Beverage for the facility, replaces Shura Garnett, who was promoted to Spectra Division Senior Vice President. Beltranena will report to Garnett. “I am delighted to congratulate our newly named General Manager Al Beltranena, as Al is most deserving of this leadership promotion given his previously successful track record as Assistant General Manager and Director of Food and Beverage

at the Convention Center,” said St. Charles Mayor Sally Faith, Oversight Committee Member. “We are so very fortunate to have someone of his caliber and expertise firmly at the helm, and we’ll look forward to seeing what his vision has in store for St. Charles in 2016!” Mayor Faith added, “The St. Charles Convention Center has been fortunate to have one general manager since its inception in 2004, and we would be remiss not to acknowledge and thank Shura Garnett for establishing such a high-quality benchmark as it relates to all areas and aspects of customer service over the course of the past decade. On behalf of the city of St.

Charles we thank Shura for her years of service, and send our well wishes in support of her new role at Spectra as Division Senior Vice President.” Beltranena has been a part of the St. Charles Convention Center executive team for nine years, beginning as Director of Food and Beverage and adding the title as Assistant General

Manager in 2011. During his time at the Convention Center, Al and his management team have exceeded budgeted revenues consistently, delivering outstanding quality at higher than projected profit levels. “I am elated that Al will be assuming the role of General Manager at the St. Charles Convention Center,” said Garnett.

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Sports you see with Gary B... Football players from Lindenwood make history Two Lindenwood football players, linebacker Connor Harris and punter Matt Klingler, were named NCAA Division II Conference Commissioner’s Association (CCA) FirstTeam All-Americans recently. They are the first Lion players to earn firstteam All-American honors in the CCA voting. Harris was named an All-American for the second time in his career after earning second-team CCA All-American honors last season. He was one of just three junior defenders to earn first-team honors this year. The linebacker led the Lions with 184 total tackles, 86 solo tackles and 98 assisted tackles. His tackles total set a new NCAA Division II record, and he also set the MIAA career tackles record during the season. Klingler has now been named an All-American at both the NAIA and NCAA Division II levels. In his only season as a Lion, he led NCAA Division II with 44.4 yards per punt, and that mark also set a new Lindenwood single-season record. He punted 60 times with 16 punts of 50 yards or longer. Lindenwood football continues its streak of having an All-American in every season since it moved to the NCAA Division II level. Go to www.LindenwoodLions.com for more information. *Drew Morris / Graduate Assistant for Sports Information Pro football in St. Louis to be determined this week With the owners of the National Football league meeting this week in Houston, Texas to decide which team or teams may go to Los Angeles next season, we all have heard some harsh words thrown by all sides. No clear-cut decision has been leaked but this week makes a clear statement of where certain teams will land. I’m sure certain facts will come out this week that may not have been discussed over the past year of negotiations.

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EVENTS Jan. 9: Seniors dinner Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at Olive Garden at 1280 Pearce Blvd. For more information call Wanda at 636-561-9100 or Pat at 636-240-7898. Jan. 9: Winter hike Get out and hike winter trails at Broemmelsiek Park, located at 1795 Highway DD in Defiance at 1 p.m. for a chance to win one of five onenight stays in a camping cabin in a St. Charles County Park. Depending on the weather, wear your hiking boots, cross country skis or snowshoes for a stroll through the park. The winter trails event is hosted by the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department and sponsored by Renewal by Andersen. This family-friendly, fun winter trails event is intended to introduce citizens of all ages to outdoor winter activities. Park staff will lead a short hike through the park and finish out the afternoon with some hot chocolate near a warm fire in the fire pit at shelter #7 in the park. The winners of all five camping giveaways will be announced that day. Participants must be present to win. Pre-registration is encouraged. To register for the winter trails event at Broemmelsiek Park, visit St. Charles County Parks at www.stccparks.org or call 636-949-7535. The one-night stays are in camping cabins located at Klondike Park near Augusta and sleep eight guests comfortably. The sturdy cabins come equipped with a ceiling fan, light, electrical service, and an indoor table. Jan. 9: Theater auditions Young People’s Theatre will hold open auditions for “Hairy Tale Rock” at 9 a.m. in the Daniel J. Conoyer Social Sciences Building auditorium on the St. Charles Community College campus. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. Auditions are open to ages six and up and will consist of basic movement, cold reading and singing, all of which will be taught. Children auditioning should wear comfortable clothes and shoes and that they are accompanied by an adult. Rehearsals will be held from 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturdays. There is a production fee of $125 if cast. Performances will be at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Feb. 20. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at stchastickets.com or by calling 636-922-8233. For more information, call SCC Continuing Education Department at 636-922-8233. Jan. 11: Concert rehearsals The St Peters Choral Society presents its annual Spring Concert on April 24. Rehearsals for the season begin on Jan. 11 at 6:45 p.m. at the Fort Zumwalt South High School choir room at 8050 Mexico Road in St Peters. Rehearsals continue weekly on Monday nights. If you enjoy singing, come in and check

us out! New members of all ages and voices are always welcome! Auditions are not required. Call 636-447-5341 for further information or visit our web site at stpeterschoralsociety.org. Jan. 11: Choral rehearsal Choral Arts Singers will begin rehearsal on Monday Jan. 11 at Transfiguration Episcopal Church at 1860 Lake St. Blvd in Lake St. Louis. Singers from high school age and over are welcome. Auditions are not required. Choral Arts Singers are part of Concert Arts Association, a non-profit corporation whose purpose is to provide high quality choral music for the people in St. Charles, Warren and Lincoln Counties. Rehearsals are from 7 to 9 p.m. and public concerts will be given in late April. For more information contact Paul Godt at pwgdt@centurytel. net or visit www.concertarts.org Jan. 12: Free symposium A free symposium on Human Trafficking will be held at the Spencer Road Branch Library in St. Peters from 8:15 a.m. until 1 p.m. Local professionals will inform participants about various aspects of labor and sexual slavery, with the goal of eliminating it in our area. Topics include law, vulnerability and recruitment, exploitation, victims, and recovery. There will be free refreshments. For more information, please contact Patricia Shores by phone, 636-938-3958, or at: apatriciashores@att.net. Registration required via: www.stcharlescoalition. com, or call Sr. Esther Hogan at 636248-1117. The event is funded by a grant from the Am. Assoc. of University Women. Jan. 16: Seniors dinner Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at Brewskeez at 4251 Keaton Crossing. For more information call Wanda at 636-561-9100 or Pat at 636-240-7898. Jan. 16: Job fair If you’re looking for a good job with flexible hours and a fun atmosphere, don’t miss the St. Peters Rec-Plex Job Fair. Come to the Rec-Plex any time between 9 a.m.-3 p.m. to apply for open positions. The Rec-Plex will interview for lifeguards, head ice attendants, summer camp counselors, food service attendants, beverage servers and outdoor swim team coaches at the job fair. Head ice attendants must be at least 18 years of age. The Rec-Plex offers its employees flexible hours, quality training and discounted memberships. Applicants should be prepared for an on-the-spot interview at the Job Fair. Applicants will need to provide their job history and references. Completing a city of St. Peters job application ahead of time will speed up the process. Applications are available at the Rec-Plex at 5200 Mexico Road, at City Hall at One St. Peters Centre Blvd. as well as online at www.stpetersmo. net. Click on Employment Opportu-

nities on the left side of the website’s home page. Jan. 19-20: Theater auditions Center Stage Theatre will hold open auditions for “Lend Me a Tenor” at 7 p.m. Jan. 19-20, in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building theater on the St. Charles Community College campus. Callbacks will be at 7 p.m. Jan. 21. There are open roles for four women and four men. Three of the men’s roles require singing. The audition will consist of reading from the script, which is on reserve at the SCC library. Monologues are encouraged but not required. Men auditioning for the three singing roles will be asked to sing a short vocal selection a capella. The show will be performed at 7:30 p.m. March 2-5; 10 a.m. March 3; and 2 p.m. March 6. 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 Lynne Snyder, director, at lsnyder@stchas. edu or 636-922-8325. Jan. 22: Trivia Night The Missouri Jaguars youth baseball team is hosting its third annual trivia night fundraiser at 7 p.m. at the Harvester Lions at 4835 Central School Road in St. Charles. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 each with tables of eight for $160. Beer and soda are included but feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks. Please send advance table reservations and check payable to Missouri Jaguars to Sharon Sutton at 20000 Blackberry Ridge, Warrenton, MO 63383. If you have any questions, text or call Sharon at 314-401-2864 or email to jssutton@ centurytel.net. Jan. 23: Seniors dinner Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at Babylon at 4744 Mid Rivers Mall. For more information call Wanda at 636-561-9100 or Pat at 636-240-7898. Jan. 24: Country music show The Gateway Country Music Association Presents their Winter Show at Wentzville Holt High School C.H. Jones Auditorium. Show starts at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 and available at door or reserved seats by calling Beverly at 636-384-0916 or Dean at 636795-2014. Jan. 30: Seniors dinner Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at Hot Shots at 49 Wentzville Bluffs. For more information call Wanda at 636-561-9100 or Pat at 636-240-7898. Jan. 31: All you can eat breakfast The Knights of Columbus at St. Robert Bellarmine Church at 1424 First Capitol Drive South in St. Charles will hold an all you can eat breakfast from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Breakfast includes: made to order omelets, pancakes, sausages, biscuits and gravy, juice, milk and coffee. Cost for adults is $7, children six to 11 - $4 and children five-and-under are free. In addition a blood drive will be held at the same time as the breakfast. Those who donate blood that day will receive a free breakfast. For additional information please call 636-946-6799. Feb. 5: Trivia night The Child Center, Inc. & CHAMP Assistance Dogs present Super Hero For Kids Trivia Night at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) at O’Fallon Elks Lodge at 1163 Tom Ginnever Ave. in O’Fallon. Help the Child Center and CHAMP place highly-trained facility dogs to bring comfort and support to children who have suffered abuse or neglect. Register online at www.thechildcenter. com or contact Danielle Alsup at 636332-0899.

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www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • January 13, 2016 your little girls, ages 5 to 13, to an evening of music and dancing. The dance will take place from 6:30 - 9 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Centre. Cookies, cake and lemonade will be served, and a professional photographer will be selling picture packages at the event. Tickets for the dance are $13 per person. The professional photos will be sold separately. Advance registration is required. Register in person at the St. Peters Rec-Plex, online using RecConnect, or call 636-939-2386, ext. 1400. When registering online, print out your receipt and bring it with you for admission to the dance. St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre is located at One St. Peters Centre Blvd. in St. Peters in the west wing of St. Peters City Hall. Feb. 14: All you can eat family style Sausage and Beef Supper. Bring your Valentine(s) to Friedens UCC on the corner of Zumbehl and Hwy 94 for an excellent meal, country store, quilt raffle and basket raffles. Serving takes place from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Go to www.friedens-ucc.org for more information.

meetings are held in June, July, or December. Meetings are held in the Community Council Building (2nd floor of the Spencer Branch Library) from 6:30 - 9 p.m. For more information contact Beverly Kaskadden (President) at 636561-6947. 2nd Monday: Winghaven Civil War Round Table 6:30pm, Midwest BankCentre board room, 2299 Technology Dr. O’Fallon. For more informaiton call Mike at 314.276.5018. 4th Monday: American Legion Post 388 Meets 6:30 pm at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8945 Vets. Mem. Pkwy. 636.219.0553. Every Monday: St. Peters Rotary Club Noon at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. www.stpetersro-

tary.org. Every Monday: Seasoned Eye Carvers Meeting The Seasoned Eye Carvers meet every Monday from 9am to noon at the St. Charles Senior Citizens Center, 1455 Fairgrounds (near the Bass Pro Shop). Visitors are always welcome! For more information check the club web site: www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday: Fitness First Exercise Classes 9:30-10:30am, American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314.369.6521. Mondays: Chronic pain support group American Chronic Pain Association is a support group for and by people experiencing chronic pain. Group meets 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month

at 3 – 5 p.m. at the Spencer Road Library in St Peters. Important: This is an anonymous group (first names only). Third Monday of Each Month: Life After Loss support group Support group for families who have lost a loved one to heroin/opiate addiction. 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital Campus in Room 212 of Professional Building 1. Contact: geevigna@charter.net. No registration required Tuesday and Friday Evenings: Tae Kwon Do Classes Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. For more information, call 636.561.4347. 1st Tuesday: Fleur de Lis Garden Society 6:30pm at the Kisker Road Library, 1000 Kisker Road. Info: Jeanne at

Feb. 14-15: Theater auditions Wentzville Christian Church announces auditions for Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” Feb.14 from 1- 2 p.m. for ages 14 and younger and 2 – 6 p.m. for ages 15 and older; and Feb. 15 from 5 – 6 p.m. for ages 14 and younger and 6 – 9 p.m. for ages 15 and older. Those auditioning should come prepared to sing 20-30 measures of a Broadway style song. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring your own sheet music in the correct key. Actors will also be asked to read from the script and learn/perform a short dance. Actors auditioning for a lead role will be asked to sing a song from the musical. Please check the church website (www. wentzvillecc.org) for additional information. Production dates are May 6 - 8. Wentzville Christian Church is located at 1507 Highway Z in Wentzville. If you have any questions, please call Tammy at 636-219-3238. March 24: Time for tea Have you ever wondered what your treasures are worth? Now is your chance to see your heirlooms through the eyes of a professional, certified personal property, fine art, jewelry and antique appraiser at St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre’s Time for Tea. Join us for this fun and lively afternoon on March 24, from 1-3 p.m., with Maria Gianino, of Legacy Appraisals. You will learn what makes something valuable as well as finding out how to sell the items you no longer want. Individual items will not be appraised at this event due to time restrictions. The registration fee is $7. Tea, coffee, cookies (sugar-free upon request), cake and yogurt will be served. Tickets go on sale at the Cultural Arts Centre on Jan. 15. Register in advance at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre or by calling 636397-6903, ext. 1624.

Ongoing Events Wednesdays: Veterans Coffee Talk Veterans from all branches of the service are invited to attend “Coffee Talk” every Wednesday at. 9 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 3601 Ehlmann Rd. in St. Charles (Take I-70 to the Cave Springs exit). We will have applications for VA health care, applications for the honor flight, reports from local American Legion and VFW halls and lots of good comradery. Come join us for free coffee and donuts and enjoy an hour with your fellow veterans. 1st Monday: Gardeners of St. Charles County Monthly Meeting 6:30pm. Location varies. 314.304.7480. 1st Monday: St.Charles County Council of the Blind meetings Business meetings are held on the first Monday of each month (second Monday in September due to Labor Day ) unless otherwise specified. No

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“The Hateful Eight”

By Steve Bryan – Rated: R

Tarantino delivers a bloody, bawdy, old-school Western with ‘The Hateful Eight’ Quentin Tarantino makes the kind of grand, sweeping epics that used to be standard in Hollywood. “The Hateful Eight,” his eighth film, once again brings to mind those glorious westerns from the 1960’s. With an opening overture, colorful characters and an intermission long enough for a casual bathroom break, it’s a delightful throwback to old-style moviemaking. The film opens on John Ruth (Kurt Russell), a bounty hunter escorting the wanted criminal Daisy Domergue to the town of Red Rock. Though he paid good money for a private stagecoach, Ruth reluctantly agrees to let Major Marquis Warren (Samuel L. Jackson) share the ride. Warren also has a few prisoners to transport, but his charges are both dead and need to be strapped to the roof. Staying just ahead of a blizzard, these travelers find food and shelter, but they have to share their accommodations with a few other guests. Unfortunately, most of these people may not be exactly who they claim to be. Cramped quarters and people keeping secrets make for a very explosive situation. Tarantino is one heck of a storyteller, turning “The Hateful Eight” into a rough

and bawdy tale of violence and revenge. The director shot the film in the old 70mm format, which gives it a large and lush feeling when viewed on a wide screen. The 70mm print has been playing in a limited number of theaters across the country and it’s well worth the time and money to see it in that format. Kurt Russell sets the tone as bounty hunter John Ruth, a man who doesn’t suffer a fool—ever. His discussions with Samuel L. Jackson’s Major Warren are both philosophical and highly racist. The two actors verbally spar for a good portion of the film, even when other characters join them on screen. It’s easy to see why these two actors have become part of Tarantino’s ensemble. Jennifer Jason Leigh steals the show, though, as the foul-mouthed Daisy Domergue. The actress was hitting

her stride in the 1990’s before her movie appearances became few and far between. As Domergue, she is firing on all cylinders again, spewing profanity while violence breaks out all around her. Her performance may give the red-hot Alicia Vikander a run for her money during awards season this year. Tim Roth, Michael Madsen and the venerable Bruce Dern round out “The Hateful Eight” cast, creating one of the best ensemble casts of the year. Tarantino definitely has achieved his goal of creating a film that is more of an event than a movie. “The Hateful Eight,” rated R for violent sexual content, some graphic nudity, language and strong bloody violence, currently is playing in theaters. “The Hateful Eight” photos courtesy of Weinstein Company 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.