CNSTC: Feb. 1. 2012

February 1, 2012

Vol 14

July 13, 2011

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Vol 13 No 28

The organization will honor the founders at the 25th Annual Celebration March 24.

Youth in Need to Honor Event Founders

IN this Issue

Youth In Need will honor Carol Conoyer and Cathy Glosier at its 25th annual Celebration of Youth dinner and auction on Saturday, March 24, 2012, at the Ameristar Casino Resort Spa. Carol and Cathy are two of Celebration of Youth’s founders, long-time Youth In Need Board members and supporters, as well as active community volunteers. The event’s major sponsors include: Mercy, Centene Charitable Foundation, Mary Beth and Jerry Daniels, Future Leaders – Youth In Need (FLYIN), Newberry Group, ATB Technologies, Culpeppers Grill & Bar, JM Family Enterprises, Inc., The Reding Company, LLC, American Direct Marketing, Burkemper Properties, Mary and John Hargadine, Laird Technologies, Mary and Rick Leach, Midwest ENT Centre, and Paul and Gwen Middeke.

As two of the founders of Celebration of Youth, Carol and Cathy have remained actively involved in the planning and execution of this event every year since its inception. The first Celebration of Youth was a dinner and auction that raised $30,000. Twenty-five years later, Carol and Cathy have helped grow the event into one of the most successful charity events in the region, raising $400,000 for Youth In Need in 2011.

Carol Conoyer has served on Youth In Need’s Board of Directors since 1986 and is involved enthusiastically in many other charitable organizations throughout St. Charles County. Her other Board appointments have included March of Dimes, Crider Center for Mental Health, Duchesne High School and Catholic Community Services. In addition to Celebration of Youth, Carol also has chaired the March of Dimes Jail and Bail event as well as St. Cletus Catholic Church’s Adopt-a-Family program.

And if Carol’s volunteer commitments aren’t enough to keep her busy, her professional and family life certainly does.

Nearly a lifelong St. Charles Countian, Carol has taught business classes at Rosati-Kain High School, has worked as a bookkeeper for Midwest ENT Centre,

From left: Carol and Dr. J. Michael Conoyer and Cathy Glosier Photo courtesy of Youth In Need

and has been a devoted homemaker and mom to her three children Matt, Ben and Ellie. She proudly calls her three grandsons Michael, James and Elijah the “ultimate gift” and is equally proud of her two daughters-in-law Ellen and Rachel.

Also serving on Youth In Need’s Board of Directors for more than 25 years, Cathy Glosier has held such leadership roles as Board Chairperson, a member of the Board’s Executive Committee, and Development Committee Chair.

While Youth In Need received so much of Cathy’s time over the years, she successfully balanced her dedication to the children and families at Youth In Need with the love for her own family, husband Tom and children Adam, Mallory and Grant. Daughter-in-law Susie, granddaughter Penny, and son-in-law Carter are also part of her growing family.

In 2006, the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce honored Cathy with its Distinguished Service Award for Humanitarian Service for her work at Youth In Need and with many other organizations. And in 2009, Cathy received Youth In Need’s James A. Braun Champion of Children Award for her tireless efforts to improve the lives of children.

“Youth In Need couldn’t be more fortunate to have had Carol and Cathy’s involvement for so many years,” said Jim

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Braun, Youth In Need’s President and CEO. “And it’s certain that Celebration of Youth not only wouldn’t exist but also wouldn’t be the hugely successful event that it is without their leadership, dedication and passion for children and families. These two wonderful individuals are true champions for children and so deserving of this year’s honor.”

Sponsorship, advertisement and ticket opportunities are available. For more information, call 636.757.9346 or visit

online at www.youthinneed.org. All proceeds benefit Youth In Need’s programs and services in 2012.

Youth In Need, a proud member of the United Way, is an eastern Missouri regional agency serving nearly 20,000 children, teens and families each year with residential group homes, homeless street outreach, education, counseling and support groups, foster care case management, and infant, child and family development programs.

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Long-Time St. Charles Employee Retires Paul Butts has been a part of the fabric in St. Charles for the past 30 years. From a technology standpoint he has seen it all, from the early days of galley proofs for the city newsletter all the way to last year’s launch of our YouTube platform -- Discover St. Charles – which extended the reach of the city’s broadcast services.

Paul started his career in St. Charles as an Executive Producer in 1981. His original part-time position was housed in the Planning Department, which is now known as Community Development.

In 1988, when the city started a newsletter, the Cable Office (which is now called Media) produced the quarterly piece, with Paul serving in the capacity of Copy Editor.

He’s witnessed the St. Charles channel grow from providing an average of 35 hours of programming per week, to today’s production capabilities of offering residents (or anyone w/ U-Verse for that matter) a 24/7 operation...and yes, that means we’re on-the-air 365 days a year (Channel 108.20 on Charter or Channel 99 on U-Verse)!

Paul also serves as the staff liaison to the city’s Cable Commission (which proposed in a meeting just last week to change the name of the group to the Digital Media Commission). Paul was also instrumental in transitioning the city’s Media channel to what was a new Sony server back in 2001, making a huge leap in taking the city’s cable access operation to its current ‘round-the-clock’ status.

Most recently he spearheaded the team’s ability to transition to a replacement server, which well-

positions city operations for the future.

Originally from Hawaii, Paul attended his senior year and graduated from St. Charles High School.

He attended Lindenwood University, where he graduated in 1979 with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

He received a double major in Communications and English, and has been a city resident ever since.

“I’ve thoroughly enjoyed maintaining the best quality video for the City of St. Charles and its residents, and being a part of St. Charles’ overall communications process,” he said.

According to city staff, Paul served as our resident historian during what’s now termed the Great Flood of 1993, diligently taking still photos, recording video footage of the flood waters and interviewing people impacted by the episode.

“I’ve met some fascinating people during my time with the city,” Paul added, “which has been interesting and satisfying to me from both a personal and a professional standpoint. It has truly been a building process, and the city’s legacy lives on not only in what we’re able to accomplish today, but in the many people who have passed through our doors as part-timers, student interns and the like who are now professionals in their own right working in various video production capacities across the country.”

Paul’s last day in the office was Tuesday, January 31. The city will hold a retirement soiree in his honor, which involves a cake and punch reception from 3 to 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 3 in Conference Room A (4th floor of City Hall), with a Happy Hour to immediately follow at R.T. Weiler’s, located at 201 North Main Street.

Congratulations, Paul!

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Cottleville Fire Protection District Places CARES Plan on April Ballot The community spoke and the Cottleville Fire Protection District (CFPD) Board of Directors listened. The Board recently placed Proposition CARES (Citizens Advancing Responsible Emergency Services) on the April 3 ballot. Proposition CARES asks the community to approve funding to implement the community created CARES long-range plan.

Since September, residents and community leaders have come together to learn more about the District and provide feedback through the CARES program. The result of their work is a multi-phase plan to help the District meet current and future challenges.

“Over the past few months we have worked very hard to learn about the challenges facing our Fire District. District and area experts have been very transparent in providing us with the information we needed to make informed decisions to create a solid long-range plan for the future,” said Steve Mahler, a District resident who served on the CARES facilitating team. “The CARES Proposition is the result of the community saying what they think the District needs in order to continue providing us with the emergency services we expect.”

If approved, Proposition CARES will provide funding for the District to: • Preserve the current level of emergency services • Provide up-to-date firefighter/EMT training • Move toward meeting national safety standards by acquiring additional firefighter/EMTs • Acquire a full-time training officer to ensure training meets national standards • Establish a capital projects fund for the proactive repair and maintenance of facilities • Re-establish the public safety education program • Provide for regular, proactive, equipment maintenance and replacement • Maintain a balanced budget Proposition CARES would increase the District’s operating tax-rate by 27-cents. This would mean an additional investment of less than $2 a week for the owner of a $200,000 home.

“We are very happy to see that the Board followed through on the community’s recommendations,” said CARES Community Co-Chair Kim King, “The implementation of the CARES plan is critical for the future of our emergency services.”

“The work the community put into the CARES long-range plan is exceptional,” said CFPD Board President Mike Reiter. “It means a www.krekeler.com lot to have our residents come together to create a long-range plan that will provide a strong foundation for the District to continue its level of service, and grow in the future.”

Additional information is available at www.cottlevillefire.org, or by calling 636.441.8799.

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LU Theatre to Present ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ Lindenwood University’s Theatre Department will present William Shakespeare’s magical comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream at 7:30 p.m. on February 1-4 and at 2 p.m. on February 5 in the university’s Emerson Black Box Theater.

General admission tickets are available for $10 at the Lindenwood University Box Office. To reserve tickets or for more information, call 636.949.4433. The box office and the Emerson Black Box Theater are located in the university’s J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts, at 2300 West Clay St., one block Front, from left: Laura Enstall as Helena, Jimmy Krawczyk as Demetrius, Daniel Hayward as Lysander, and Becca Helms as Hermia, with (back, from west of First Capitol Drive in St. Charles. left) Michael Juncal as Oberon Josh Payne as Puck A Midsummer Night’s Dream, one of Shakespeare’s best-loved plays, is a delightful fantasy involving four young lovers, a group of craftsmen turned actors, and a collection of mischievous fairies. The four lovers, Helena, Hermia, Lysander, and Demetrius, take to the forest at night entangled in a bewildering game of lust and longing as the amateur actors gather to rehearse a play, all while Oberon and Titania, powerful king and queen of the fairies engage each other in a battle of wills in which the mortals become unwittingly entangled.

For more information about the production, the Lindenwood University Theatre Department or the J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts, visit www.lindenwood.edu/center or call 636.949.4433.

The Lake Forest C.C. Caddie Program Lake Forest Country Club, located in Lake are renewable for up to four years, representing Saint Louis, is looking for young men and women a value from nearly $40,000 to over $150,000. for its Caddie Program. The objective is to hire While the program is national in scope, its focus and train young men and women to fulfill the du- is principally in the Midwest. You may review the ties of a caddie as well as learn to work with others Evans Scholarship website at www.wgaesf.com in a cooperative environment. As stated by curThe caddie registration and orientation will be rent Lake Forest member and Western Golf As- held at 2 p.m. on Saturday February 11. A parsociation Director Wally Obremski, “As a club, ent must accompany any potential caddies to the our goal is to provide our membership with a first registration. There will be a brief presentation and class caddie program, while developing life skills time for questions following the presentation. for the young men and women along the way.” If Lake Forest Country Club is located at 300 Yard you are 14 years old, you can walk your way to a Drive, Lake Saint Louis, MO. 63367 successful job. Walk with golfers, carry their clubs For more information about signing up to cadand help them enjoy the game. die, call PGA Head Professional Fred Friedman Part of the Caddie Program is an opportunity to at 636.561.2221 or email fredf@lakeforestgolf.org. qualify for a college scholarship through the WGA Chick Evans Come Explore Hillmann Place!

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Len Pagano St. Peters Mayor One great thing about the City of St. Peters is that it’s a place where dreams come true. That may sound corny, but it’s also the truth! Decades ago, after World War II, the leaders of our community saw growth coming, dreamed of a nice place for families to live and thrive, and built the infrastructure to make this possible. Through planned growth, in a matter of a few decades St. Peters became exactly what our past leaders envisioned, a thriving, beautiful, peaceful community.

In St. Peters, we always seem to have a new dream to add even more enjoyment to our wonderful community. That’s why we were able to build the St. Peters Rec-Plex, a world-class 236,000-squarefoot facility that most other cities our size could only dream about.

The Rec-Plex is a place where our entire community can come play, work out, and enjoy events. The Rec-Plex also is important economically, hosting local, regional, national and even international athletic events for swimming and diving, ice skating and more. Every one of these events brings in visitors who stay in our hotels, shop at our businesses and dine at our restaurants.

In recent years, with the input of our residents, we planned our newest and biggest park, 370 Lakeside Park, a wonderful regional 300-acre park with an RV Campground unlike any other in our area. After opening in May 2011, we’ve welcomed many campers from all over the continent to the new park, and we’ll continue to build on the new park and recreational opportunities alongside its 140-acre lake. We now have 1,000 acres of parkland and 20 miles of trails in St. Peters!

Even better, we’ve been able to provide all of these fun things that improve our quality of life while still focusing on providing essential services at low rates. St. Peters still provides water and sewer service and trash and yard waste collection at lower rates than other area municipalities. We’ve got a lot of reasons to be St. Peters Proud!

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How to Make (and Keep) Your 2012 Financial Resolutions The New Year usually puts many of us in the mindset to reorganize, plan and set new goals.

That makes it an ideal time to get your personal finances in order. With proper planning and goal setting, you can start 2012 with a clean, organized financial slate.

People often make many broad and sometimes outrageous financial resolutions. They want to double their savings, pay-off all their credit card debt and accumulate enough money for a dream vacation. And, some even want to reach all of these lofty goals in the same calendar year! However, it can be self-defeating to pledge to make such gigantic changes in one year.

Instead of setting yourself up for failure, set smaller, simpler and specific goals. You’ll have a much better chance at achieving them. Consider the resolutions you made last year and whether they were truly realistic. For example, if your goal was to save $25,000 throughout the course of the year and your annual salary was $50,000, your goal was probably out of reach from the outset. Or, perhaps your resolutions were simply not specific enough. “I am going to save more money” is a much harder resolution to keep than “I am going to save $200 every month.” Either way, it is difficult to remain motivated with unachievable or vague resolutions.

Ideally, you should keep your financial resolutions to a minimum. Remember, if you achieve a few important financial goals in 2012, you will have done far more in one year than most people will do in a decade.

After setting several realistic and specific goals, write them down. When you do this, use definitive wording, set a target date and, if appropriate, specify a dollar amount. Here are a few examples to help get you started: • Starting in January, I will pay an extra $100 per month to pay down my credit card balances, beginning with the account with the highest monthly payment and the highest interest rate.

• I will increase my monthly contribution to my retirement plan by $50 starting in January (my overall goal is to eventually save 10% of my take-home pay each year).

• By February 1, I will sit down with an insurance agent and review all of my insurance coverage to ensure that my family and I are properly protected, and that there are no gaps I need to fill, or areas where I may be paying too much.

• I will track all my spending over the next three months. Then, by April 15, I will analyze my expenses and identify areas where I can spend less. My goal is to cut back overall expenses by 3%.

Putting several realistic goals in writing provides a specific plan for you to follow – one that you can hold yourself accountable for. And, because you’ve attached dates and amounts to your resolutions, you’re more likely to achieve them. The sooner you begin, the sooner your goals will be reached – and the better you’ll feel about your financial situation.

This information is brought to you courtesy of West Community Credit Union in Brentwood, Kirkwood and O’Fallon. For more information, please contact us at (636) 720-2400 or westcommunitycu.org.

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Dangers of Overtraining We all know that the healthiest and most effective way to lose weight is healthy eating and frequent exercise.

While this is true, some tend to get too much exercise and hinder their ability to keep losing weight. This is when the question comes up, “How much is too Sarah Gildehaus, Fitness Coordinator, YMCA much exercise?”

First, you have to identify the signs of overtraining. If you are experiencing tiredness and your muscles tend to ache before you work out that is usually a sign that you have not giving your body the appropriate time it needs to rest before fatiguing the muscle again. Severe tiredness and depression can come shortly after because your body is telling you to slow down. Soon workouts will stop feeling good and you won’t look forward to them. Another sign is consistently having a high heart rate, which indicates that your body is over trained or you are getting sick. Not only can you plateau your weight loss, but over training can lead to other health problems when it goes unidentified.

Some of the dangers of overtraining can lead to injuries due to lack or recovery to muscles and joints. You may also become sick often because of the interference with your immune system. This can become dangerous because your body will lose its ability to fight off infections and illnesses. An overall danger is that you will be so tired, over trained, and you will not enjoy exercising anymore. This can lead to unhealthy lifestyles which will lead to a load of different health issues.

Besides overtraining, exercise is proven to be the most effective way to lose weight and lead a healthy lifestyle. Overtraining is easy to avoid and for some people it is easy to see the signs. This affects more people that want a quick fix to weight loss. Steps to avoid overtraining are to reduce training frequency and time in order to give your body the rest it needs and getting at least seven to eight hours of sleep each night. Your muscle grows during periods of deep sleep when your growth hormone is optimally released. Another way to avoid overtraining is to increase caloric intake to help muscle recovery. Your car needs fuels to drive and your body needs food as its fuel.

If you see signs in yourself or someone you know please refer back to the dangers and ways to avoid this from happening. You don’t want this to determine the loss of your healthy lifestyle.

You can still have a healthy lifestyle, lose weight and be successful while avoiding overtraining.

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Lake Saint Louis Parks & Recreation Events Flex & Strength Adult Yoga Class All skill levels welcome. Classes meet from 4:45 to 5:45 p.m.

Mondays and Thursdays February 2 – March 12 (12 total classes).

Note: Please bring your own mat to class.

Father/Daughter Sweetheart Dance For girls ages 3 - 10 Registrations are still being accepted for the Lake Saint Louis Father/Daughter Dance. Enjoy an evening of dinner and dancing with your special princess. This event will be held at the Lake Saint Louis Banquet Center on Friday, February 10. The cost is $44 per resident couple and $55 per nonresident couple.

Babysitting Basics Saturday, February 11, 2012 8:30 – Noon @ Lake Saint Louis City Hall Registration Fee: $16 pp Designed for boys and girls, ages 11 and older. Topics covered

by Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital Staff include: infant and toddler car, play ideas, appropriate discipline techniques, safety skills and more. Fee includes a light snack and course certificate.

Adult Art & Painting Lake Saint Louis offers four separate classes taught by awardwinning artist Marie Donato. Choose from Adult Drawing, Pastel Painting, Portrait or Watercolor. Classes begin the week of February 27 and will meet for six weeks on Tuesdays or Thursdays. The fee is $65 per resident or $82 per nonresident.

Wednesday Men’s Golf League Two-man team scramble league at Heritage of Hawk Ridge par three golf course, beginning April 11.

Double Header COED Softball Leagues Swing into spring and join our Lake Saint Louis softball league.

This “Open League” will be a six-week (12 game) regular season, plus a single elimination playoff format. Games will be played on Sunday evenings at Founders Park beginning this April.

2012 Youth Baseball/Softball Registration For boys and girls, ages 5 to 15.

Registrations will be accepted until Friday, February 17 for the Lake Saint Louis Youth Baseball/Softball Program.

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Preventing Tragedy: Forum to Spotlight Teen Crisis Intervention The lives of today’s teenagers are moving faster than ever, and quick intervention in the event of a mental health crisis has never been more important for youth in our community.

To boost awareness and help community members understand the resources available for teen crisis intervention, the Community Council will host a panel of experts at its upcoming luncheon.

The luncheon, which will be held at noon on Thursday, February 2 at Old Hickory Golf Club in St. Peters, will feature a discussion on youth crisis intervention and mental health.

The forum will be moderated by Bruce Sowatsky, executive director of the Community and

Children’s Resource Board of St. Charles County, and will feature discussion about the upcoming launch of a new help line for youth, the role of crisis intervention teams, the scope of community resources for families and individuals and the role of area nonprofit agencies in providing crisis intervention services.

Representatives from Youth in Need, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Crider Health Center and Behavioral Health Response will participate in the forum.

To register for the luncheon, call 636.978.2277 or visit www.communitycouncilstc.org. Reservations are recommended, and the cost is $15.

St. Peters Events Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your Toddler You and your little sweetheart can celebrate the holiday of love in a very special Music for Me class, Let Me Call You Sweetheart being offered at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre. In this class, you’ll celebrate the holiday by singing songs about caring, sharing and feeling loved and also participating in a special Valentine exchange.

The class will be held from 10:15 – 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 7 and 14. The cost is $20 which includes materials and a decorated canvas bag. For more information or to register for this class, contact instructor Laurie Strickland at 636.928.2004.

A Haunted Tour of St. Louis Do you ever wonder if St. Louis has its share of angels and demons?

Join us on March 20 as we take a tour through

haunted St. Louis. Guide Linda Koenig will share stories of local haunting, unusual happenings, miracles, and even a real-life exorcism. This supernatural tour will include stops at the Shrine of St. Joseph, St. John the Apostle, the College Church, the Pink Sisters, and Bellefontaine and Calvary Cemetery. Lunch will be served at the Bissell Mansion.

The cost of the tour is $70 per person. The fee includes transportation, admissions, guide, and gratuities.

The tour departs at 8:30 a.m. from the west parking lot at St. Peters City Hall. The estimated time of return is 4:30 p.m.

For more information or to sign up for the tour, call ext. 1400 at 636.939.2386 or go online to www.stpetersmo.net/rec-connect.

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PALS Bake Sale PALS will be having a Valentine’s Day Bake Sale at Kroger in Troy on Sunday, February 12 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. You can purchase some wonderful homemade treats and help PALS provide food and shelter to the stray and abandoned animals. For further information about the bake sale or any of the animals available for adoption, please visit our website at www.pals-pets.com or call the shelter at 636.338.1818.

Master Gardener Class The University of Missouri Master Gardener training program is scheduled to begin February 2, 2012, in Troy. Class meets one evening each week from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for 13 weeks. The cost of the class covers the instruction and written materials. Master Gardeners are trained individuals who enjoy sharing their expertise with others.

After training, Master Gardeners serve as a resource with University Extension to give county residents research-based answers to their gardening question. Please contact the Extension Office at 636.528.4613 or Blanche Kelly at 636.462.5782 for cost enrollment information.

Captain “Magic” Valentino, a former player on the Harlem Globetrotters, visited Hawk Point, William Cappel, and Lincoln Elementary students. Valentino entertained the students with his basketball skills while delivering a powerful message. He encouraged students to stay drug free stay in school, work hard, and listen to the wisdom of their teachers and parents.

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Despite the chilly weather, summer is just around the corner. It’s already time to start registering for summer sports. Old Monroe baseball, softball and tee-ball sign-ups will be held at Immaculate Conception Parish Center Lobby on the following remaining dates: • Saturday, February 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Sunday, February 5 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Tee-ball registration will cost $25 for the first player in a family, and $15 for each additional child.

Baseball and softball registration is $50 for the first player and $30 for each additional player. Please be advised: no one will be allowed to sign up after 11:30 a.m. on February 5.

Mountain Lion Season The Missouri Department of Conservation has confirmed that a 122 lb. mountain lion was trapped in Centerville, Missouri on Friday, January 6. A mountain lion was spotted last January in the Chesterfield area. Chilly winter months seem to be a popular travel season for young males on the hunt for new territory. Since 1994 there have been fourteen confirmed mountain lion sightings

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in Missouri. Last year’s Chesterfield sighting was the first report to come out of the St. Louis area.

The Department of Conservation encourages Missouri residents to report sightings of scat, tracks or animals. Tracks that are characteristic of a mountain lion should be photographed and then covered with a bucket. Photos, plaster casts of tracks and other physical evidence such as hair or scat should be sent to the Conservation Department so that experts can examine them.

A special group of investigators known as the Mountain Lion Response Team (MLRT) has been given special training to deal with mountain lion incidents. However, they will conduct field investigations “only of those situations that involve human safety, or where there is substantial physical evidence – livestock damage or wildlife kill, scat or hair directly linked to a sighting, or confirmed tracks.”

To contact the MLRT send an email to mountain.lion@mdc. mo.gov. Mail photos, video or physical evidence to the MLRT: Jeff Beringer, Resource Scientist, 1110 South College Avenue Columbia, MO 65201.

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Vince’s Asian Bistro Makes Food Quality a Priority Wentzville Chick-Fil-A Opens There’s a reason Vince and Anna Shiao named their third restaurant venture Vince’s Asian Bistro; the cuisine is far too eclectic to be categorized as anything more specific.

“Vince has traveled all over the world,” Anna Shiao said. “He uses techniques and flavors from many different countries.”

The menu at Vince’s Asian Bistro is like a roadmap of the couple’s culinary travels. Jiaozi (boiled dumplings), kimchee fried rice and sweet walnut shrimp are served alongside Chinese-American staples like cashew chicken and beef lo-mein.

The daily special board often features authentic Thai dishes. Variety is important, she said, but quality is the restaurant’s number one priority.

“All of our seafood, our pork, beef, everything is the best quality,” Anna said, “For example, we use very high quality steak that is naturally tender, so we don’t have to use any kind of tenderizer. We use very big, fresh shrimp.”

The restaurant’s ability to retain repeat customers suggests that Vince’s Asian Bistro is serious about food.

“This not a buffet, and not the typical Chinese restaurant, and our customers can taste the difference,” Anna said.

Vince’s Asian Bistro is the family’s third successful restaurant. They created, operated and eventually sold Mandarin House restaurants in

Union Station and Overland. The owners believe the secret to their popularity is the quality of their ingredients.

“Everything we do here is from scratch, from our own recipes,” Anna said. “In the restaurant business, many sauces come from a mix, with lots of coloring, and they all taste the same. Not here. Every sauce is different and specially prepared by Vince.”

Vince Shiao studied for a while in France, and learned to pay particular attention to the time and care necessary to make a spectacular sauce.

“Our sweet and sour sauce is not the usual sugary water with lots of coloring. We use six different fruits – apple, lemon, lime, orange, pineapple and tomato and no coloring,” Anna said.

Vince’s Asian Bistro is located at 121 O’Fallon Plaza. Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and dinner is available from 4:30 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and from 4:30 to 10 p.m. on Saturday. There is a full bar serving standard and Polynesian drinks, and orders are available for dine in or carry out.

Don’t miss the $5 off coupon in Community News. To find out more about Vince’s Asian Bistro or see a menu visit vincesasianbistro.com.

You can also visit the Bistro’s Facebook page or 636.978.6789.

Yellow Rose Award Nominations Open The Zonta Club of St. Charles announced that the nomination process is now open for the annual ZONTA YELLOW ROSE AWARD to be presented at a formal luncheon and 50th Anniversary Celebration on Friday, June 1 at Old Hickory Golf Club in St. Peters.

“We welcome nominations from the community of women who are ‘unsung heroes’ working as a volunteer or employee, a woman business owner who gives back to her community, an elected official who is making a difference, or a teacher or educator who deserves recognition,” said Gladys M. Schubach, president of the Zonta Club of St. Charles. “We usually receive nominations of women who represent a wide variety of professional leadership and community service. These women are fine examples of the Zonta ideals of advancing the status of women.”

The 2012 Yellow Rose Award is presented annually to a professional woman who resides or works in St. Charles County and who exemplifies the values and mission of Zonta International, namely professional achievement and dedication to the advancement of the status of women.

The award was presented last year to former Mayor Patti York of St. Charles, and previously to Mary Kay Sheets of Lake Saint Louis, Karen Hoffman- The Idea Coach, and Shura Lindgren Garnett, General Manager of the St. Charles Convention Center.

“This has become an outstanding affair in St. Charles County and we have received tremendous feedback,” Schubach said.

The event raises funds for the Zonta Club’s scholarship fund, including a scholarship established at St. Charles Community College Foundation.

A Kick-off Party for the Yellow Rose Award Celebration will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 22 at Quintessential Restaurant at 149 No. Main Street, St. Charles. Complimentary appetizers will be served and a $5 drink special offered. There is no

charge to attend, but RSVPs are required at: mooncopter@gmail.com.

Zonta International was founded in 1919 in Buffalo, New York, and has grown to 33,000 members in more than 1,200 clubs in 63 countries and geographic areas. There are four clubs in Missouri.

Zonta International is a global service organization of executives in business and the professions working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. Zonta International has consultative status with United Nations agencies, the International Labor Organization and the Council of Europe. For more info: www.Zonta.org The Zonta Club of St. Charles meets monthly at Old Hickory Golf Club in St. Peters. The next meeting on Weds., Feb 15, at Old Hickory Golf Club.

For more information, contact Club President Gladys M. Schubach at 636.236.1106 or at ZontaStCharles@gmail.com. www.ZontaSaintCharles.org.

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February 2; First 100 in Line at New Restaurant to Receive Free Year’s Supply of Chick-Fil-A Meals Restaurant Collecting Coats for Warners’ Warm -Up February 4 Chick-fil-A will open its newest St. Charles County restaurant on February 2 at 1918 Wentzville Parkway.

Franchised Operator and St. Charles County resident James Bennett will award a free, one-year supply of Chick-fil-A meals to the first 100 adults in line at the new restaurant.

The first 100 adults in line by 6 a.m. on Thursday, February 2 at the new Wentzville Chick-fil-A restaurant each will receive 52 free Chick-fil-A meal certificates for a year – a total of more than $26,000 in free food being given away. Participants, 18 years and older with identification, may line up no earlier than 24 hours prior to the opening. In the event that there are more than 100 people by 6 a.m. on Wednesday, February 1, all 100 spots will be determined by a raffle. See www.chick-fil-a.com/Locations/First-100 for complete rules.

Working with Kurt Warner’s First Things First Foundation and Operation Food Search, the Wentzville Chick-fil-A restaurant will collect new or gently-used coats for those in need. Coats may be brought to the new restaurant between 7:30 and 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 4. Donors will receive one free Chick-fil-A breakfast entrée of their choice.

More information about Chick-fil-A is available on the chain’s websites, located at www.chick-fil-a.com, www.facebook.com/ chick-fil-a , or www.chick-fil-a.com/pressroom.

School

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Wentzville School District Board of Education Approves School Assignment Changes During the regular monthly meeting of the Wentzville School District Board of Education on January 19, the Board voted unanimously to accept the School Assignment Committee’s proposal for new school assignments beginning in the 201213 school year. Beginning in the fall 2012, students who will graduate in 2017 (current seventh graders) and beyond will be assigned to middle school and high school based on the following: • Students residing in the boundaries of Heritage Campus, Lakeview, and Peine Ridge Elementary Schools will go to Wentzville Middle School and Holt High School.

• Students residing in the boundaries of Boone Trail, Duello, and Green Tree Elementary Schools will go to South Middle School and Timberland High School.

• Students residing in the boundaries of Crossroads, Discovery Ridge and Prairie View Elementary Schools will go to Frontier Middle School and the new high school on Sommers Road.

Current sixth graders (Class of 2018) and current seventh graders (Class of 2017) impacted by this change may apply for consideration to stay at their 2011-2012 assigned middle school using special intra-district transfer guidelines. These guidelines do not include district transportation. These requests can be made by email, letter, or by using the form available in each school or on the District website. If granted, the transfer would only apply for middle school and the student would still attend their

assigned high school under the new alignment.

Children currently in grades five through 11, who will have a sibling at another high school (i.e. a student at Timberland and Holt or a student at Timberland and the new high school on Sommers Road), may apply using the special intra-district guidelines to have all siblings go to the same high school (all to Holt High School or all to Timberland High School). Transportation may be provided under the special intradistrict guidelines if transportation service to the neighborhood includes the requested destination campus in any given year. No student currently enrolled in high school during the 2011-2012 school year can apply for transfer under this school assignment proposal.

The District will communicate directly with the families who will be impacted by the school assignment changes to be sure that they have been notified and informed of their options. All of this information and the special transfer request forms are posted on the District website, www.wentzville.k12.mo.us. All affected students will have the option to apply for a change in school assignment. All intra-district transfer requests for students impacted by the school assignment changes must be submitted by March 1, 2012 for consideration for the 2012-13 school year, and the District will respond to all requests by March 15, 2012.

Completed forms may be emailed to marciamoe@wentzville.k12.mo.us or mailed to Administrative Services, One Campus Drive, Wentzville, MO 63385.

SCC Foundation and Trustee Scholarship Applications Being Accepted for Fall 2012

Professional Engineer License Exam Refresher Courses at SCC

The St. Charles Community College Board of Trustees Scholarship Program and the SCC Foundation are now offering scholarships packets for the 2012-13 academic year, in which more than $250,000 in scholarships will be available. Applications will be accepted until Monday, April 2.

“These scholarships are made available each year because our Board of Trustees and community believes and invests in the power of education,” said Kasey McKee, associate vice president of foundation and alumni relations. “There are more than 50 named scholarships and five Board of Trustee scholarships whose awards vary on academic achievement, financial need and career choice – so there is something for everyone.”

Criteria for the Trustee Scholarship Program and all other scholarship information, including downloadable application packets and recom-

Prepare for the Professional Engineer license exam with a refresher course at St. Charles Community College. The Professional Engineer Refresher course is now enrolling for classes beginning Saturday, February 11. The deadline to register is February 8.

Classes are in the fields of civil, mechanical and electrical engineering and will meet from 8 a.m.-noon on Saturdays, February 11 through March 31 in room 216 of the Humanities Building on the SCC campus. The cost is $450 for MSPE (Missouri Society of Professional Engineers) and SAME (Society of American Military Engineers) members, $500 for ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers), ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers), ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers) and IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) members, and $550 for non-members.

Proceeds of the course will go toward the MSPE Scholarship Fund.

The course fee includes a three-ring binder, lecture notes, certificate of completion and CEUs. Participants should purchase course reference materials prior to the first class. Discounted reference materials can be found at http:// ppi2pass.com/ppi/PPIShop_ psp_SX330.

For more information about the course, please contact Richard G. Wischmann, P.E., at 314.206.4228 or wischmann@ pbworld.com. To register for classes, please visit www.stchas.edu/learnforlife or call 636.922.8233.

mendation forms, can be found at stchas.edu/ scholarships. Packets are also available outside the Foundation Office in Room 1119 of the Administration Building, or inside Enrollment Services in Room 1113 of the Administration Building.

Submitting official application packets make you eligible for more than 200 scholarships offered at SCC, based on specific award criteria.

The SCC Foundation is the official fund raising and private gift-receiving agency for the college. Chartered as a non-profit corporation for education purposes, the Foundation solicits and receives tax-deductible gifts and manages these gifts and bequests for the benefit of the college.

For more information, contact the Foundation Office at 636.922.8437 or contact Tomi Schwandt, scholarship coordinator at scholarships@stchas. edu.

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MOVIE

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“The Grey” More philosophical than anything else, “The Grey” deals with issues of life and death, especially in matters of survival. Liam Neeson heads up a male-dominated cast that finds itself stranded in a deadly situation with little or no hope of rescue.

Neeson plays Ottway, a security officer guarding the Trans-Alaska pipeline. More specifically, Ottway is constantly on the watch for wolves and other predators who can and will attack the workers as they perform their duties. He isn’t particularly happy with himself or his co-workers, though, which he recounts in a letter to his wife.

During a flight back to civilization, the plane crashes, leaving only 7 survivors. Ottway takes on a leadership role to help the men survive until search crews locate them. Unfortunately, the plane lands close to a den of wolves that view the oil workers as a definite threat.

Choosing life over death, the group makes the long and dangerous trek to civilization.

Though it is an ensemble piece, Liam Neeson owns “The Grey” from start to finish. His character is like a closed book at first, revealing details about himself, his life and belief system at a glacial pace. Ottway’s outlook, it seems, has been shaped by his hard-drinking Irish father who, during his sober moments, was a fairly deep thinker.

Director Joe Carnahan starts the action with a plane crash worthy of the television series “Lost” and then

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unleashes the terror of giant wolves lurking in the dark. Ottway carefully explains how a den of wolves operates and instructs his coworkers to stand their ground or risk getting attacked for showing fear.

Carnahan’s pacing is a bit slow for an action/adventure, which leads to long discussions between the men about what is truly important to them. These moments are often interrupted, though, by wolf attacks and obstacles that even experienced mountain climbers would find challenging.

The biggest flaw in the screenplay by Carnahan and Ian Mackenzie Jeffers is, however, the way the other men treat Ottway. In a lifeor-death situation like this one, it makes sense to defer to the person with the most experience with survival techniques and wildlife.

Instead, some survivors object to Neeson’s character taking on a strong leadership role.

When all is said and done, “The Grey” is less of a story about man versus nature and more about the inner struggles we all have. Though the story is a bit flawed, Neeson’s performance makes this two-hour adventure worthwhile.

“The Grey,” rated R for violent/disturbing content including bloody images, and for pervasive language, currently is playing in Photos courtesy of Open Road Films theaters.

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Sports

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Sports You See... With Gary B. Coach Staff Building For The Rams Assistant Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator New head coach Jeff Fisher is moving quick to get all the pieces together and buckle down to look close at the potential roster for the 2012 season.

He is surrounding himself with personnel who is has a coaching relationship and philosophies to make the transition easier for all involved.

Dave McGinnis joins the club as the Assistant Head Coach and enters his 39th year as a coach in 2012, joining the Rams after spending the last eight seasons with the Tennessee Titans, seven of which he worked under Fisher.

“I feel very fortunate that we were able to bring Dave aboard,” Rams Head Coach Jeff Fisher said. “He’s been in a variety of roles in this league, from position coach all the way up to head coach. His vast knowledge and experience will be valuable assets to our staff, and I’m really excited to have the opportunity to work with Dave again.”

Brian Schottenheimer joins the Rams after spending the previous six seasons as the Offensive Coordinator with the New York Jets.

“I am really excited to have Brian join our staff,” Rams Head Coach Jeff Fisher said. “He is a well respected coach in this league who has had success for many years at a high level as an offensive coordinator. We share the same philosophies on the offensive side of the ball and I think he is a tremendous addition to our staff.”

Both join recently hired defensive coordinator Gregg Williams who was with the Saints for the past three years and with Fisher for seven seasons Texans and Titans.

NEXT RAMS HOME GAMES: Sometime in August with one game in England in October. ~~~The core is set Former Ram’s Player Helping Kids Arlen Harris Picks Top High School Running Backs Harris (pictured with Gary B) played halfback from 2003-2005 for the St. Louis Rams, Detroit Lions in 2006 and Atlanta Falcons 2007 before ending his career with an injury.

He resides in St. Louis and has put together RunItPerformance that assists athletes in speed & agility among other performance drills.

The former running back has initiated the ‘Star 33 High School Running Back Show Case’ that picks 33 of top backs in town and invites them to a combine showing off their talents. Recently held this event at Game Time Sports Complex in St. Peters.

Harris also was a guest on the Photo by Gary B. weekly Sports Radio STL from 5-6 p.m. on 590 The Fan KFNS where he talked about the annual program he want to continue. Other guests included several of the top 33 high school backs including: Tray Mitchell (Holt), Ray Harris and Teddy Williamson both of Ft. Zumwalt West, Johnathan Parker (CBC) and Corvin Mason (Gateway Tech).

The interview highlights included each player talking about hitting the books first and sports second. ~~~Looks good to college recruits Rascals Resign Player From The Bigs Keli'i Zablan Pitched For The Seattle Mariners The River City team announced the return of the right-handed pitcher Zablan who will head back to the bullpen. The 5'10" 190 lbs hard-throwing right-hander was picked up by the Mariners following the 2010 Frontier League season. He split time between Clinton (A) and High Desert (A+) striking out 32 over 37 innings of work during his time in affiliated ball. As a member of the Rascals 2010 Frontier League Championship team, Keli'i posted a 2-1 record.

Rascals' manager Steve Brook is excited about his return. "Zablan is an outstanding individual and presence on the mound. He brings a lot of energy to our team and I'm so thrilled to have him back with us in 2012. I'm confident that another organization will give him an upper level shot if he comes in here and pitches the way I know he can. He is a tremendous asset to our team and I couldn't be happier to be managing him once again."

To get more information on the Rascals’ club visit the website www.RiverCityRascals.com. ~~~A pleasure to have him back

“Over the Fence”

Editorial

The All-Or-None Theory Anti-smoking legislation is becoming a dominate issue in Missouri. Some believe it should be up to business owners to decide if they allow smoking in their establishments. Others believe it should be up to the voters who have proven time and again the majority do not want to breathe tobacco smoke. In fact, some are hateful about it.

When a municipality passes an anti-smoking ordinance, it often ends up driving the smokers to businesses in nearby municipalities that allow smoking. This is said to hurt businesses in the anti-smoking municipalities. If one is passed in a county, they can go to the next county. Now the Missouri General Assembly may consider a statewide law against smoking in public places. We’ve all seen how effective our Missouri legislature is lately. We may as well ask them to stop taking campaign donations from self-serving private interests. In other words, don’t hold your breath.

It’s even more divisive when it comes to who pays for smoke related medical treatment for such horrors as emphysema and lung cancer.

While I’m for letting business owners decide because I don’t necessarily have to patronize one that allows smoking, I’ve experienced another side to this debate. I watched a strong man shrivel into a skeleton and die a horrible death from the effects of lung cancer. At first he gradually progressed to emphysema from smoking since he was a boy. He originally smoked those old time unfiltered cigarettes like Camels and Lucky Strikes. He ended up in later years smoking Marlboros in the red

box; the ones that make your eyes water if you’re within gasping distance.

During the emphysema stage, he finally found a semi-retired, obese, cigar-smoking doctor to treat him. I assume little was said about smoking. He kept puffing away on those extra-strength Marlboros. It became obvious he couldn’t quit.

Eventually, it led to lung cancer and the grim reaper stepped in. Of course, pneumonia is the final deadly outcome of lung cancer. During that time, he died a slow, painful death. I decided this is not the way I wanted to leave this world.

The man was my father.

After watching other smokers that still puffed away on cigarettes while carrying oxygen bottles around with tubes attached to their noses, grim reality stared malevolently.

I finally quit the habit that consisted of two-and-a-half to three packs per day and suffered through the withdrawal symptoms. I came to agree with the experts; nicotine is as addictive as any other narcotic including heroin. Quitting was one of the toughest things I’ve ever done. However, my father proved dying from it was much tougher.

In spite of claims otherwise, I believe some smokers just can’t quit. They probably have some innate trait that allows habit forming substance to dominate more so than other people. I can’t make them quit nor can anyone else. They have to dig in and do it themselves. I wish them luck. Smoking doesn’t make them bad people, just vulnerable.

My late father paid a terrible price for any sins he was guilty of.

He was another of those vulnerable people that couldn’t quit. It pointed out the irony of the deadliest narcotic of all being legal.

For some, it becomes a matter of saving people from themselves but then, most smokers will only hate them for it.

As for a statewide referendum against smoking in public places, it is inevitable that the vehement antismoking crowd with far larger numbers will eventually win out. I suppose the ‘all-ornone’ theory is best after all but unfortunately, it won’t bring my father back.

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If you’re going to put me on hold, please play some real music Most people would say I couldn’t carry a tune in a bucket. Most people would be right. But that has never stopped me from singing at the top of my lungs when I’m driving, vacuuming the house, or waiting for the computer technician to take me out of the black hole known simply as “on hold.”

When you’re on hold, you have time to let your mind wander. What did I think about? Nothing! How could I? My brain was inundated with awful pseudo-music. I soon discovered that Muzak is the root of all evil. You thought it was money, right?

Wrong! Anyone (including me) who can endure one hour’s worth of the Piano Man’s greatest hits performed on the pan flute is worthy of an Olympic gold medal.

I consider myself a bit of a music connoisseur. Growing up my parents had quite the 8-track tape collection. (If you were born after 1980, you probably don’t even know what an 8-track is. Chronologically it fell in between vinyl albums and cassette tapes, and then sadly went the way of the similarly doomed Beta tapes.) Our house was filled with “The Sound of Silence” by Simon and Garfunkel,“Close to You” by the Carpenters and a few tunes by my dad’s personal favorite, Freddie Fender. I have a healthy appreciation for most music.

The pan flute (or whatever it was used to create the Billy Joel-like songs), however, is not a musical instrument. Forgive me, but it is just a headache waiting to happen. First, it was “Honesty,” which is o.k. on-hold music. I dealt with that. More than that, actually – I sang the words. Next came “Piano Man.” Again, maybe it’s just me being naïve, but shouldn’t a song titled, “Piano Man” actually include a piano?

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The last straw was hearing a soothing, calm version of “Only the Good Die Young.”

Hold music should fit the occasion, don’t you think? If you’re electricity is on the fritz, call the power company (on your cell phone, of course!). If you’re put on hold, the appropriate music would be something like, “Electric Avenue.”

Looking for a cure for what ails ‘ya? Give your doctor a call. Again, it would be shocking if you were put on hold, but let’s pretend for argument’s sake. There are plenty of choices for on-hold music while waiting for your M.D., including Jackson Browne’s “Doctor My Eyes.” There’s also that song with the words, “Doctor, Doctor, give me the news…,” and if we stretch our imagination we could throw in “Achy Breaky Heart.”

Calling a computer-related help line? The first thing that comes to mind is “Take This Job and Shove It,” but I’m sure there are a few more. How about Patsy Cline’s “Crazy,” or “Am I Blue?” (sorry, can’t remember who sang that one.) Wait! The perfect song…AC/DC’s “Highway to…” (H E Double Hockey Stick).

I’m stubborn, though. I put up with an entire hour’s worth of Billy Joel ala pan flute. Thankfully, that stubbornness paid off. My questions were answered. The only downside is the wonderful Billy Joel 4-CD set I received last Christmas will gather dust in our cabinet for a very long time.

A Dreamy Valentine’s Day Dessert (Family Features) If you’re looking for a way to cook up some romance this Valentine’s Day, skip the traditional box of chocolates and try an impressive dessert instead.

This recipe for Dreamy Medjool Date Pudding Cake with Caramel Infusion uses Bard Valley Natural Delights, the popular dates grown by a small group of family farmers in the Southwest.

Sweet, succulent and with a caramel-like flavor, Medjool dates were once reserved for royalty.

But you can delight in these luscious fruits any time and give your Valentine the royal treatment.

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Dreamy Medjool Date Pudding Cake with Caramel Infusion Makes 8 servings • Prep Time: 75 minutes Ingredients: - Butter and powdered cocoa, to prepare pan - 1 teaspoon baking soda - 1 cup Bard Valley Natural Delights Medjool Dates, pitted and chopped (about 10) - 1 1/2 cups boiling water - 1/2 cup butter, softened - 1 cup brown sugar, packed - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - 2 eggs - 1 3/4 cups self-rising flour, sifted Caramel sauce: - 1 cup brown sugar - 1 1/4 cups whipping cream - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract - 1/4 cup butter

Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. To prepare baking pan, brush inside of a Bundt pan thoroughly with melted butter. Liberally sprinkle powdered cocoa over butter, then turn upside down and tap to remove excess cocoa.

3. In small bowl, sprinkle baking soda over dates. Add water and set aside for 20 minutes.

4. In large bowl, beat butter, sugar and vanilla until creamy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.

Using a large metal spoon, fold in date mixture and flour until well mixed. Batter will be thin.

serted into the center comes out clean.

Allow to stand for about one minute, then carefully turn onto a plate.

6. To make the caramel sauce, set saucepan over medium heat and add sugar, cream, vanilla and butter. Cook, stirring often, until sauce comes to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 2 more minutes.

7. While cake is still warm, use a wooden skewer to make holes all over the top of the cake. Pour half of the warm sauce over the warm cake. Garnish with glace cherries, if desired.

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8. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Cut into slices and serve with remaining sauce. Serve immediately.

5. Spoon mixture into prepared pan. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a skewer in-

Sweet Ravioli Filled With Compote Of Medjool Dates Makes 4 servings Ingredients: - 2 cups Bold and fruity red wine - 1/2 cup Sugar - 1/4 cup Honey - 2 Cinnamon sticks - 12 oz Medjool Dates, quartered and pitted - 12 Tbsp Butter - 1 2/3 cup All-Purpose flour - 1 pinch Salt - 1 Egg, beaten - Powdered sugar for dusting Directions: FOR THE COMPOTE 1. In a heavy bottomed saucepan over medium heat, combine the wine, sugar and honey until the sugar has dissolved.

Add the cinnamon sticks and dates.

2. Turn the heat to low and cook gently for 30 minutes stirring occasionally. Let cool and remove the cinnamon sticks.

3. Strain the liquid if any and put the dates into a food processor. Process to desired consistency- fine or course according to preference. Place into sealed jars.

FOR THE RAVIOLI 4. Wrap Butter in aluminum foil and place in freezer for 30 minutes. Combine flour and salt. Remove butter and coarsely grate over flour. Using a knife, gradually combine flour and butter. Add 2-3 tablespoons ice water and continue to combine. Finally bring pastry together with your hands. It should leave the bowl clean. Wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes.

5. Heat oven to 400 F. Cut pastry into 2 pieces – one slightly larger than the other. Roll out the smaller piece to about 10” x 12”, brush with the beaten egg. Starting 1 inch from a corner, place 1 tsp of compote every 2 inches (You should have 30).

Roll larger piece of pastry to 11” x 13” and carefully place over first sheet and compote. Gently press the pastry to seal the pockets of compote. Cut into 2” squares with a pastry cutter and seal edges with a fork or use a ravioli mould. Make a small cut in the top of each ravioli.

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6. Bake for 15 minutes or until ravioli are golden brown. Cool on a rack and dust with powdered sugar. Serve warm.

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CHURCH Now - February 2: Enrollment and Open House Immanuel Lutheran School, Wentzville, Mo. Jan. 31 for church members 9 a.m. – noon; Feb. 1 for current school families 9 a.m. to noon; Feb. 2 open to the public 9 a.m. to noon. Limited spots available. Open House from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 12. Info: www.ilcsw.net.

February 3: FAM JAM Live Family Theater 6 & 7:30 p.m. at Morning Star Church (1600 Feise Road, Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368). This month’s lesson is “Navigating the Bible.”

Free. Live children’s production.

February 11: Trinity Episcopal Church-St Charles 4th Annual Trivia Night Doors open at 6 p.m., trivia at 7 p.m.

St. Charles Borromeo Gym (601 N. 4th Street in St. Charles). $160/table

of 8. Info: www.trinity-stcharles.org or 636.949.0160.

EVENTS February 2: Senior Citizens Dinner and Show 5 p.m. at Ft. Zumwalt North. Please make reservations by calling Sue Huighe at 636.542.7022. Seating is limited to the first 100 people.

February 2: Teen Leader’s Club 7-8 p.m. at O’ Fallon Family YMCA. Free to join. For ages 13-18. Club meets once a month to plan social events and fun volunteer opportunities. No Y membership required.

February 4: Freedom Percussion Trivia night Doors open at 6:30 p.m., trivia starts at 7 p.m. Knights of Columbus Hall (2199 Post Road, O’Fallon). $160/ table of 8 if you reserve and pay

by Feb 1. $180/table of 8 after or at door. Admission includes beer/soda

& popcorn/pretzels. Snacks will be available for purchase, alcohol/ snacks welcome. First place cash prize, basket raffle, silent auction, 50/50 & more. Reservations: Carol Stewart - 636.926.0977, Agnes Lamer - 314.814.0880, freedom@ kslq.com.

February 4: Trivia Night Vision Leadership St. Charles 7 p.m. at Professional Firefighters of Eastern Missouri (PFEM), 115 McMenamy Road, St. Peters. $400 grand prize! Cost: $160 table of 8. Info: Christa Montgomery 314.448.0403.

February 9: Mom’s Afternoon Out at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 1-4 p.m. for ages 6 weeks to 5 years. $10/child. Registrations must be received by noon on Wednesday before the scheduled date. Info: 636.379.0092.

February 10: LSL Father/Daughter Sweetheart Dance For girls ages 3-10 at the LSL Banquet Center. $44 per resident couple and $55 per nonresident couple.

Info: www.lakesaintlouis.com.

February 11: Babysitting Basics

8:30-Noon at Lake Saint Louis City Hall. Fee includes light snack and course certificate. For boys and girls ages 11+. Info: 636.561.4620.

info about the bake sale or any of the animals available for adoption, please visit www.pals-pets.com or call the shelter at 636.338.1818.

February 11: Tot’s Night Out at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 7-10 p.m. $15/child in advance.

Registrations must be received by 5 p.m. the Friday before the event to ensure a spot. Ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Info: 636.379.0092.

February 15: Tri-County Women’s Luncheon.

11:15 a.m. at The Christy Banquet Center, 9000 Veterans Memorial Pkwy., O’Fallon. Program: Keep Your Joints Happy. Cost $14. Info: Joan at 636.561.0956 or Pat at 636.327.4082.

February 11: Kid’s Night Out at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 7-10 p.m. For ages 6+. Gymnastics. $10/child in advance, $15/ child at the door. Swimming, crafts, rock wall, bingo & more. Concessions available for purchase. Info: 636.379.0092. Other dates: February 25 - Rock Wall, March 10 Dance Party, March 24 - Obstacle Course, April 14 - Gymnastics, April 28 - Rock Wall, May 12 - End of School Bash February 12: PALS Valentine’s Day Bake Sale 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Kroger (One Troy Square, Troy). Purchase wonderful homemade treats and help PALS provide food and shelter to stray and abandoned animals. For more

February 21: St. Charles Kiwanis Pancake Day. 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Blanchette Park in St. Charles. Adults, $7 in advance; children $5. All you can eat and drink -- pancakes, sausage, coffee and milk. Info: Bruce Sowatsky: 636.939.6200.

February 24: Fort Zumwalt South Grad Night Trivia Night 6 p.m. at Elks Lodge, 1163 Tom Ginnever Blvd., O’Fallon. $160 for table of 8, includes beer, soda and set-ups. Raffle baskets, pot ‘o gold, heads or tails and more. All proceeds benefit the Class of 2012 Grad Night Celebration. Info: Kathy Fenske at 636.281.8552 or kathyfenske@charter.net.

February 27: Blood Drive 3 to 7 p.m. at Dardenne Prairie City Hall, 2032 Hanley Road. Sponsored

by LSLDP Chamber of Commerce.

Info: 636.755.5335.

1st Tuesday: Fleur de Lis Garden Society 6:30 p.m. at the Kisker Road Library, 1000 Kisker Road. Info: Jeanne at 314.605.8563.

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1st and 3rd Wed.: 7 p.m. St. Charles Area Wood Carvers Wide variety of carving skills ranging from novice to professional.

Meetings include brief business mtg. followed by carving session.

Weldon Spring Site Remedial Action Project, 7295 Hwy. 94 South, St. Charles. Visitors welcome!

4th Mon.: 6:30 p.m. American Legion Post 388 Meets Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8945 Vets. Mem. Pkwy. 636.219.0553.

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Crossroads Cribbage Club Every Wed. at 12 p.m.

Meets at Rizzo’s Bar & Grill, Wentzville, MO. 4th Tues.: 6:30 p.m. O’Fallon Garden Club.

Meets at Sunrise Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimney Blvd. More info call Barb at 636.978.5930.

Every Tues.: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles Noon - 1 p.m. at the Columns Banquet Center in St. Charles.

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Every Wed. 6:45 p.m. Charity Bingo VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. Cash prizes awarded.

Support Vets & other worthwhile charities. 636.272.1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org for more info.

Every Thurs., 11:45 a.m., Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon.

Meets at JJ’s Restaurant in O’Fallon.

More info at www.ofkiwanis.com.

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HEALTH February 6: Pulmonary Education Class 11:30 a.m. at SSM St. Joseph Health Center. Free class for people with lung disease and their families, taught by nurses, dietitians, pharmacists and respiratory therapists. Info: 636.947.5682.

February 7: Childbirth Preparation 7 p.m. Designed to assist women and their partners in preparing for the birth of their baby. $60 per couple. Info: 1.866.

SSM.DOCS (776.3627). www. ssmhealth.com/maternity.

February 10: Her Heart: Every Beat Counts!

8 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Heart of St. Charles Banquet Center (1410 South Fifth Street, St. Charles).

Speakers, breakfast & lunch, heart screenings and free gift.

Info: 1.866.SSM.DOCS or www. ssmhealth.com/heart Exercise Classes for Cancer Patients & Survivors Free for breast cancer survivors/ patients, discounted for all other cancer survivors/patients. All participants must have a referral from their SSM Cancer Care or SSM Breast Care physician.

Stop by the YMCA service center or call the St. Charles YMCA at 636.928.1928 or the O’Fallon YMCA at 636.379.0092 to register.

Diabetes Self Management Training (DSMT) Includes a series of three classes over a three- to four- month

period held at SSM St. Joseph Health Center. DSMT is available with a doctor’s order. Info: 636.949.9600 or Patty Shelton at 636.947.5573.

Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) A nutritional diagnostic therapy and counseling service held at SSM St. Joseph Health Center for disease management with a licensed, registered dietitian. Available with a doctor’s order only. To register call 636.949.9600. Info: 636.947.5163.

Free Mammogram Screenings SSM Health Care offers free mammogram screenings to women who have no health insurance, by appointment only.

Must meet qualifications. Appointments are available at SSM St. Joseph Health Center, 300 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles, SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 100 Medical Plaza in Lake Saint Louis, SSM St. Joseph Medical Park, 1475 Kisker Road in St. Peters, and SSM St. Joseph Health Center-Wentzville, 500 Medical Drive in Wentzville. For more information, call 636.947.5617.

12 Step Support Group for

Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Meets in 4 locations in the metro St Louis area. Can email for further information: metrostlouissia@gmail.com.

• 1st and 3rd Monday: 9:30-11 a.m.

500 Medical Dr in Wentzville; doctors dining room of St Joseph Hospital; contact 636-561-1407.

• 2nd and 4th Tuesday: 6:30-8 p.m.

2 Progress Point Parkway in O’Fallon, MO; 4th floor conference room of Progress West Hospital; contact 636-561-1407.

(SCC): 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr.

at 636.447.9006.

February 1: What are you Made of? Body Composition Analysis 4-6 p.m. (PWMP) Visit us to learn in about 30 seconds your body mass index, percentage of body fat, amount of dry lean mass, lean muscle mass and more! Also learn exactly how many calories you should consume to lose, gain or maintain your weight based on these failproof measurements.

Every Mon.: 7 p.m. Tobacco Free for Life Support group. Free. St. Peters City Hall. 636.947.5304.

Support Groups

4th Tues: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Diabetes Support Group At HW Koenig Med Bldg, St Joseph Hosp. West. 636.625.5447

Progress West HealthCare Center Events

February 1: MI Multiple Myeloma Support Group 10 a.m. at SSM St. Joseph Medical Park, St. Peters. Meet and interact with fellow myeloma patients and their loved ones and learn about treatment and management. Info: Kathy Cartwright

Last Tues.: 7–8:30 p.m. HOPE (Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Support Group) Sponsored by SSM St. Joseph Health Cntr & SSM, at Harvester Christian Church, Rm CH–104, 2950 Kings Crossing.

636.928.7651, x. 115.

Progress West HealthCare Center is proud to offer the following events to the community, FREE unless otherwise noted. To register or get directions, call 636.344.CARE(2273) or visit www.progresswesthealthcare. org. *Middendorf-Kredell Library (MK): 2750 Hwy K. *Progress West Healthcare Center (PWHC): 2 Progress Point Pkwy. * Progress West Medical Center (PWMC): 2630 Hwy. K. * St. Charles Community College

1st Mon.: Better Breathers Club Those w/chronic lung disease.

St. Joseph Health Cntr., 300 1st Capitol Dr., St. Charles. Free lunch. 636.947.5684.

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Fill in the blank squares in the grid, making sure that every row, column and 3-by3 box includes all the digits 1 through 9.

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“Chirchir is Singing” An African girl hits the wall before she hits her high note in “Chirchir is Singing,” by Kelly Community News is proud to Cunnane. Early one morning, offer our readers “Book Buzz.”

Chirchir rises with the birds This column will feature great ready to help her family, a song books for children in three on her lips. categories: Youngest Pick: First she assists her mom, early childhood who’s lowering a bucket in to the first or second grade, Middle Pick: elementary “the winking silver circle of school children, and the well.”Without warning, the Oldest Pick: middle school rope slips through her hands. It falls. Ker splash! children. Enjoy!

Impatient, her mother urges her to go help her grandmother Kogo with the fire, so Chirchir heads to the family’s hut, singing along the way. Initially she’s successful, but soon she fills the pot too high and water spills out, dousing the fire. “Littlest granddaughter, this work is not for you,” says Kogo, who suggests Chirchir help her Big sister “mud the floor.”

“I can do that,” Chirchir says, and is off again, her voice still lifted in song, a song that’s eventually extinguished because each time she helps a family member, she botches the job. Fretful, Chirchir’s voice fails her – can’t she do anything right?

Reprinted with Out of the blue an opportunity presents itself that saves Chirchir from the permission, Missourian gloomies. And when it does, Chirchir sings again, putting her voice to the best Publishing Company. use ever. Folk-art illustrations by South African artist Jude Daly grace the pages Copyright 2012. of this lovely book.

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