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Make reservations for you and your sweetheart at one of these St. Charles County romantic hot spots. Our staff asked several St. Charles County residents which restaurants were the best for a romantic Valentine’s Day meal, and these four were mentioned the most. If you have another St. Charles County favorite for Valentine’s Day dates, let us know! Email editor@ mycnews.com. The Stone Cellar Fondue & Wine 524 S. Main, St. Charles 636-493-6111 www.stonecellarfondue.com The Stone Cellar Fondue and Wine restaurant is located in the heart of Old Town St. Charles on Historic Main Street, meaning even its neighborhood is quaint. Inside you’ll enjoy dinner in a warm, candle-lit atmosphere. They offer premier fondues and wine (and beer if you’re not a wine lover). Must-Try Menu Item*: Touring Tuscany—Red wine fondue infused with garlic marinara sauce, fresh parsley and ground black pepper served with Ziti noodles, broccoli florets, cannellini beans, roasted potatoes, hand-rolled

meatballs, crusty bread, and cauliflower. $17 V-Day Specials: Stone Cellar is serving from its regular menu but including an option to add steak and shrimp to any meal. They are also unveiling a new line of Artisan “Fondue” Chocolates handmade by Chef Lesiene. Some of the flavors include white chocolate champagne, raspberry pomegranate truffles, and salted rum caramels. Miss Aimee B’s 837 First Capitol Drive, St. Charles 636-946-4202 www.missaimeeb.com Miss Aimee B’s is located in a wonderful historic home built in 1865. In 1991, Miss Aimee B’s opened its a spirited business combining both Tea Room & Marketplace within the home’s gracious walls. The house reflects an era when beauty and charm prevailed, and Aimee B’s works to offer that to its customers: as you enjoy the food and walk through the house and surrounding yard and gardens, you’ll experience a time gone by.

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In This Issue... 3-5 Around Town your guide to good news and events in St. Charles County like O’Fallon’s Great Backyard Bird Count 6 Lincoln County Life Business, good news and events just for Lincoln County residents like the Old Monroe Baseball and Softball leagues 7 Business St. Charles County’s business are thriving, and we’ve got all the details in this section. Read about the local teacher who is building a jewelry empire and the city administrator who is being released early. 8 School Turn to page 8 to find out the county’s school systems’ latest news and information. This week read about the Earth Day Slogan Contest and more. 9 Movie Steve Bryan reviews the latest films--Read this and decide whether or not to spend the ticket money. This week he tackles Oscar contender Django Unchained. 10 Sports and Learn & Play As always, we’ve got a new Sudoku puzzle. Oh, and look Mom! A review of the children’s book King Arthur’s Very Great Grandson and a story on beating boredom. Plus, local sports authority Gary B fills you in on all the game stats and athlete gossip from the weekend. Looking for Shelly Schneider’s column? Pick up a copy of CrossRoads Magazine for the latest from your favorite funny girl columnist. Better yet, subscribe online for free! Visit www.mycnews.com for details. 11 Recipes Sweets from the Heart: Is there a better way to show you care than by showering your loved one with pink sugary goodness?

VALENTINE’S RESTAURANTS from Cover V-Day Specials: Valentine’s Day Four-Course Sweetheart Dinner, seatings at 5:30 and 8:30. Reservations required. Bugatti’s Steak & Pasta at Ameristar 1 Ameristar Blvd., St. Charles 636.940.4471 www.ameristar.com/St_ Charles_Dining_Bugattis_Steak_Pasta.aspx Patterned after the finest St. Louis Steakhouses mixed with Italian flair, Bugatti’s specializes in serving Fondue dippers at the Stone Cellar the finest steaks and Italian against red drapes, the Vine’s ambiance is already cuisine, along with your favorite seafood selec- perfect for a romantic dinner. And their extensive tions. Reservations are always encouraged. wine list only makes this and even better place to Must-Try Menu Item*: Lobster Tails—split, celebrate love. grilled and butter-basted $36.99 Must-Try Menu Item*: Herb-Encrusted TiV-Day Specials: Bugatti’s regular menu will be lapia—topped with sautéed spinach and oyster available along with a special Valentine’s Day pre mushrooms and served with goat cheese potafixe menu that is $48 per person for soup or salad, toes $22 steak or lobster, and dessert. V-Day Specials: The Vine is serving a special menu on Valentine’s Day which is available for The Vine Wine Bar & Bistro perusal on their website (listed above). To finish 325 South Main Street, St. Charles off the special dinner, guests can indulge in choc636.946.8463 olate covered strawberries. Servers will also be www.thevineonmain.com handing out roses to the guests and taking photos Featuring architecturally stunning exposed for any couples that are interested. brick walls, black linens and candlelight set *This item may not be featured on the restaurant’s special Valentine’s Day menu, but can for certain be found on the evwww.facebook.com/mycnews eryday menu.

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Now through February 8, the United Way is accepting nominations for the United Way Volunteer Center Honors: Volunteer Awards. Individuals, groups, businesses, schools or churches that volunteer in United Way’s service region that demonstrated outstanding service in 2012 are eligible to be nominated for one of the awards. Whether it’s serving as a mentor, bringing meals to the homes of seniors, or helping out a neighbor, United Way of Greater St. Louis wants to honor stories of service from across the region. The Awards event will be held on April 3. Ranking 10th in the nation for volunteering, St. Louis has thousands of outstanding volunteers throughout the region. United Way believes those volunteers deserve to be honored in the community. Nomination forms are available on United Way’s website: www.stl.unitedway.org/VolunteerCenterHonors.aspx

Discovery Church is hosting the Mid America TEEN CERT program to teach a Teen Community Emergency Response Team course to assist local emergency services and the communities of St. Charles County and surrounding areas in case of an emergency or a disaster. Adults shouldn’t be discouraged by the word “Teen” in the program’s name; it simply means that whereas most “adult” CERT programs teach only to adults 18 years and older, Mid America trains both youth and adults. The training is being offered free of charge to anyone 12 years and older, including adults, and will be held at Discovery Church, located on 8134 Mexico Road in St. Peters, MO, over two weekends March 8, 9 and March 15, 16. Residents of the community and business owners have expressed concerns about real and perceived issues with fire and police response times in the event of an actual emergency or disaster. Joining a CERT or TEEN CERT program is a great opportunity to go from talk to action and to become part of the solution. Friday, March 8 – “Disaster Preparedness” prepares you for the emergency situation. Saturday, March 9 – “Disaster Medical Operations 1”, teaches triage and treating life-threatening injuries, and “Disaster Medical Operations 2”, deals with assessment, treatment and hygiene. “Light Search and Rescue”, students will learn the fundamentals of operations and size up. Friday, March 15 – “Fire Safety”, gives you the fundamentals to survive in the event there is a fire. Saturday, March 16 – “Disaster Psychology / Special Needs Considerations”, trainees will learn how to care both physically and mentally for themselves, people with special needs, their friends and the victims in a disaster situation. “Terrorism and CERT”, students will deal with what terrorism is and what to do to help themselves and their country. “CERT Organization”, deals with organizing and deploying team members safely and efficiently. The training concludes with a final exercise, which is a hands-on practical simulation to demonstrate the comprehensive skills taught during the course. To sign up for the class at Discovery Church, please contact Heather McClintock at hlmbluewestie@yahoo.com or call 314.413.5539. Anyone wanting more information about the TEEN CERT/ CERT program or training can visit www.midamericateencert.samariteam.com.

Paper Artwork at The Foundry Art Centre

PaperWork In, On, and Of Paper VI is a juried art exhibition featuring two-dimensional and three-dimensional artworks that use paper as the main component of expression. The exhibition runs Friday, February 8 – Friday, March 22 and is free to the public and open for viewing during regular FAC hours. St. Louis paper artist Betty Shew has selected an excellent collection of paper pieces for PaperWork VI and the exhibition’s award winners will be announced at the opening reception. The opening reception is Friday, February 8 from 6-8pm. The public can enjoy free food & drink along with artful conversation and observation. The artist studios on the second Family Medicine | Internal Medicine | Cardiology | OB/GYN | Imaging and Lab Services level of the Foundry will also be open to the public for visiting. Admission, as always, is free. For more information, please call 636.255.0270 or visit www. foundryartcentre.org.

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Help Improve MDC Website Enjoy hunting, fishing or just being outdoors? Own land and manage it for wildlife? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) needs your help to improve its website, mdc.mo.gov. The Conservation Department is redesigning its website to better meet user needs and interests, and needs volunteers to help test the new site and provide suggestions. To participate, complete the registration form at http://mdc.mo.gov/node/20485. Throughout the next year, volunteers may be contacted by MDC to participate in an online survey, help group similar topics by subject, or test portions of the new site.

Students: Free Access to Public Ice Skating Would you like to be able to glide across the ice with ease? The St. Peters Rec-Plex can help you or your child learn how to ice skate and improve your ice skating. Plenty of spots are still open for ice skating classes in the upcoming semester starting Tuesday, February 19. The Rec-Plex offers 6-week and 7-week sessions this semester. Tuesday evening and Saturday classes are available. Classes are open to children as young as 3 years up to adults. All classes are 30 minutes long, and the Rec-Plex provides ice skates for students who need them. As a bonus, students in a number of Rec-Plex ice skating classes receive free admission to RecPlex public ice skating sessions for the duration of their registered course. These classes include beginning and intermediate learn-to-skate class-

es. Check the Rec-Plex Front Desk for eligible classes. Receipts must be shown to the Front Desk for admission. All Snowball and Tot level students (ages 3-5) also receive free skate rental and admission for one guardian. Receipts must be shown to the skate guard for free skate rental. Rec-Plex instructors teach skills developed by the Ice Skating Institute (ISI), a leading national ice industry association. Students also have the opportunity to perform during Rec-Plex ice shows. The fee for 6-week classes is $62 for RecPlex passholders and $72 for the general public. The fee for 7-week classes is $73 for Rec-Plex passholders and $83 for the general public. Register for classes online at www.stpetersmo. net/rec-connect, call 636.929.2386, or register at the Rec-Plex, 5200 Mexico Road.

Ambulance District Kicks off Pancakes with Paramedics Program Martin Limpert, a spokesman for the ambulance district, stated last summer, “Our paramedics and support staff had an absolute blast offering our ICE Cream Social program to residents at retirement communities throughout St. Charles County. Paramedics hosted a total of 23 events, reaching over 700 individuals. The success of the ICE (In Case of Emergen- Paramedic Lisa Cassidy serves pancakes to retired firecy) initiative got our fighter Charlie Butts. employees thinking about other ways they could engage socially with older residents while providing helpful health and safety related information. This resulted in the “Pancakes with Paramedics” Program which kicked off at Park Place Senior Living in O’Fallon. Over 60 residents were treated to a pancake breakfast prepared and served by off-duty paramedics. Paramedics had a chance to sit down with residents and talk about various safety issues. Limpert added that, so far, 16 facilities have signed up for the program which runs from January 23 - March 31. Facilities can still schedule an event by calling the Ambulance district at 636.344.7633 or 636.344.7634. There is no cost to the facilities as the EMS Outreach provides the essentials.

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O’Fallon’s Great Backyard Bird Count

Can you come out and help count the birds? Join in O’Fallon’s Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC), which will be held on Saturday, February 9, in scenic Fort Zumwalt Park, 1000 Jessup Drive, O’Fallon. Anyone can participate, including beginning bird watchers, families and experts. Bring binoculars, if possible. There’s no cost for parking. The count will take place at various times between 8 and 11 a.m. With the help of a list of birds, participants will observe and record sightings for at least 15 minutes but no more than an hour, then warm up in the historic Heald Home. The cost of $2 includes a tour of the home, which is hosting an exhibit of photographs of Missouri birds taken by members of the O’Fallon Photo Club and photographer Ferman Carrillo.

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O’Fallon’s Free Bulk Waste Drop-Off O’Fallon residents are invited to take advantage of the City’s free, bi-monthly drop-off service for many items that are too large to fit into curbside trash containers. The first drop-off of the year will be held 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 16. Acceptable items can be brought to O’Fallon’s waste transfer station, 1572 Progress West Lane, O’Fallon. Additional drop-off dates will be held on Saturdays, only, from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. on April 20, June 15, August 17, October 19 and December 21. For a complete list of non-acceptable and acceptable bulk waste items that can be taken to the drop-off, visit http://www.ofallon.mo.us/bulk-waste. A partial listing includes: Acceptable bulk waste for drop-off: furniture, carpets, swing sets, bikes, toddler pools, sports and exercise equipment, large hand tools, barbecue grills, fluorescent tubes, computer monitors and televisions. Lawn mowers, except riding mowers, also are accepted, but gas and oil tanks must be empty. Unacceptable items: yard waste, appliances, tires, auto parts, batteries, gas, oil, transmission fluid, and liquid household hazardous waste: paint, solvents, pesticides, fungicides, herbicides and their containers. To dispose of unacceptable items, please contact St. Charles County Recycle Works at 636.949.7415. O’Fallon residents must have a current photo ID with their O’Fallon address. Only one load per household will be accepted per day, and only cars, pickup trucks, and small trailers no more than 10 feet long will be allowed. Residents also must unload their own items. Curbside collection for many large items is available by calling Environmental Services at 636272-0477, or contacting staff by e-mail, ofallonrecycles@ofallon.mo.us. Cost of the service is $20 per truck hopper for curbside collection. Directions to O’Fallon’s waste transfer station: Take the North Service Road to Hoff Road (9/10 of a mile west of the Bryan Road junction). Turn north on Hoff Road, cross the railroad tracks and bear left (west). Continue on Hoff Road for about three blocks, and turn left on Progress West; continue to the transfer station.

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PALS Valentine’s Day Bake Sale PALS (Pets A-Lone Animal Sanctuary) will be having a Valentine’s Day Bake sale on Sunday, February 10 at Kroger from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is an opportunity to get some wonderful baked goods and help PALS continue to provide shelter and care for the stray and abandoned animals in Lincoln County. PALS is an all-volunteer, non-profit animal rescue organization and certified charity licensed by the State of Missouri. Volunteers are always needed to assist with animal care, shelter maintenance, adoption and fundraising events, fostering and publicity. Donations are always needed and welcome. Donations are tax deductible. Visit pals-pets.com to read a list of needed items or register to volunteer.

TMS Adds Archery to Curriculum Perhaps because of characters like Katniss in the film The Hunger Games and Merida in Disney Pixar’s Brave, archery has become the hottest new trend in kids’ sports. Even local schools are capitalizing on the growing popularity of archery. Troy Middle School will add the archery unit to existing Physical Education (PE) curriculum beginning in the spring of 2013. The school district has partnered with National Archery in Schools (NASP) program to provide archery as an alternative sport to more traditional activities currently offered in school. TMS sixth grade PE teachers have received training and certification as archery instructors through NASP. There are plans to expand the archery curriculum into the high school. The curriculum provided by NASP will ensure a consistent and safe foundation to archery fundamentals instruction in classrooms. By partnering with NASP, schools are provided discount prices on all archery equipment needed for classroom use. The program may inspire other avenues for student recreation and competition. Missouri currently has regional and state competitions on an annual basis. Donald Thompson Jr. and members of Donald Thompson Family Foundation gave a generous donation to the Lincoln County R-III Archery in Schools program. Start-up costs for each school building is around $3000. The donation will assist in purchasing Mathews compound bows, targets and arrows for the program.

Bird Talk, Winter Walk at Cuivre River State Park Cuivre River State Park is hosting a class and hike for bird watchers. Park Naturalist Bruce Schuette will conduct an evening class on Wednesday, February 13 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Cuivre River Sate Park Visitor’s Center. On Saturday, February 16, a morning hike will begin at 8 a.m. and end at 10 a.m. Hikers will be led through bird identification as they tour a portion of the park. Hikers should meet at the Visitors Center parking lot at 7:45 a.m. and bring their binoculars and cameras. In the event of inclement weather, the hike will be cancelled or rescheduled. These events are free. However, space is limited. Please contact the Visitor Center at 636.528.7247 for registration, updates and other information. The Cuivre River State Park Visitor’s Center also has a Facebook page.

Health Department Offering Certified Food Handlers Classes There are two Safe Food Handling Certification Classes remaining for spring, 2013. The Lincoln County Health Department will hold classes on Wednesday, February 20 and Thursday, March 21. Because of a Food Ordinance adopted in October, 2011, there are new requirements for temporary events held in Lincoln County. This course will cover these changes as well as focus on proper food preparation, personal hygiene, sanitation procedures, and permit requirements. All participants will be assessed at the end of the class for certification in safe food handling. Class will be held in the Community Room at the South Entrance of the Health Department, located at #5 Health Department Drive in Troy. Registration will begin at 6 p.m., and class will commence promptly at 6:15 p.m. All students will receive a packet of information and some items needed for safe food preparation. Seats are reserved by advance payment only. To reserve a seat, please call Kim at 636.528.6117 extension 201.

Old Monroe Baseball/Softball Sign-Ups Next Two Weekends

Old Monroe Community Ballpark Summer League Sign-ups for baseball, softball and tee-ball will be held February 9 and 10 from 9 a.m. to noon at Immaculate Conception School (110 Marynoll Road, Old Monroe, MO 63369). Please enter at the gym lobby. Please note the tee-ball league has new rules regarding age limits. Eligible players must be five (5) years old by August 1 2013 to play. Coach Pitch and Up league registration cost is $50 per player and $20 for each additional player. Tee-ball registration is $40 per player and $20 for each additional player unless a sibling is already signed up for the Coach Pitch league. For more information email oldmonroeballpark@yahoo.com.

Troy R-III District Completes Boundary Process The Boundary Committee of the Lincoln County R-III School District concluded their process

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and arrived at a plan to recommend boundaries to the Board of Education this month. Based on a survey held during the public forum, Map Concept 4A was favored by the majority of participants. Boundary Committee members, made up of more than 40 parents and community members, did make a few slight alterations to Map Concept 4A based on community survey and transportation considerations by the R-III District. These changes affect Bluffview Estates, Aubuchon Road and a small area north of Highway 47 and West of the Lincoln County Fairgrounds. The draft of the Boundary Committee’s recommendation is now available for viewing at www. troy.k12.mo.us. The committee will present their recommendation. The Board of Education will hear the recommendation at the February meeting and vote in March. At that time, final boundaries will be published and parents will be notified. Boundary changes will be in effect for the 2013-14 school year. Printed copies will be available at the pre-kindergarten school, elementary schools and middle school in the coming weeks.

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City Releases Interim City Administrator Early Now that Wentzville’s board of aldermen have given final approval to a contract for a permanent city administrator, city officials have decided to release interim city administrator George Kolb from his contract on February 15, two weeks before the new city administrator takes over Wentzville’s top administrative position. Wentzville’s new city administrator, T. Michael McDowell, will assume his duties on Monday, March 4. Kolb came to Wentzville in early September 2012 through a contract the city signed with Interim Public Management, LLC (IPM). When the city signed its contract with IPM, Wentzville had been without a permanent city administrator for about a year, and the city’s director of finance, Dennis Walsh, had been handling the city administrator duties in addition to his own duties. Under the city’s agreement with IPM, Kolb was considered a consultant for the city through IPM, and the city paid IPM $3,100 per week for Kolb’s services. In addition, the city paid Kolb’s business-related expenses, provided him a vehicle for city-business use, and provided him lodging expenses. By releasing Kolb two weeks before McDowell takes over as city administrator, the city will save over six thousand dollars in consulting fees alone. According to Wentzville Mayor Nick Guccione, al-

For turning a special education teacher’s hobby into a thriving small business with design representatives in 27 states, U Design Jewelry was selected as January’s recipient of the Business Spotlight Award from the Economic Development Roundtable of St. Charles. U Design Jewelry was founded in 2004 by Jennifer and Bret Bonacorsi as a direct selling company that is currently based in the incubator facility owned and managed by the Economic Development Center (EDC) of St. Charles County. Their business model involves independent design representatives holding home parties that showcase unique custom designed jewelry to fit any personality. All catalog items are designed by Jennifer, and each year a new line of products is launched in the company’s colorful print and online catalog. Formerly a national sales manager and retail buyer, Bret is focused on the administrative side of the business. U Design Jewelry is a proud member of the Direct Selling Association. Each month a different company in St. Charles County is selected for the Business Spotlight Award by the Economic Development Roundtable (EDR) based on criteria such as entrepreneurial success, new investment, economic impact, job growth, or civic involvement. The EDR is a standing committee of the Economic Development Center (EDC) of St. Charles County with the local cities, St. Charles County Government, and the St. Charles County Department of Workforce Development. For more info about U Design Jewelry, please call 636.922.3853 or visit www.udesignjewelry. com. For more information about the EDC’s Economic Development Roundtable, call 636.441.6880 or visit www.edcscc.com. www.stcharlesconventioncenter.com

though city officials were happy with the job Kolb has done as interim city administrator, the cost-savings for the city was the deciding factor for the early contract release. “We think George has done a tremendous job while he was here, and he gave the city excellent service,” said Guccione. “We appreciate him and wish him all the best. We just see this as a way we can save several thousand dollars of the taxpayers’ money.” Kolb said he also looks back on his months with the city with satisfaction. “I’ve enjoyed my association with Wentzville,” said Kolb, “and wish the staff, the mayor, the board of aldermen and the new city administrator good luck and good fortune in their endeavors.” Although on Friday, February 15 the city will end its agreement with IPM for Kolb’s services, the city will still be under an agreement with IPM for the city’s interim director of finance, Petree Powell. Powell assumed the duties of interim director of finance on January 10, after the city’s former director of finance, Dennis Walsh, retired at the end of December 2012. The city pays IPM $2,850 per week for Powell’s services, plus pays her business-related expenses.

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Mixed Media Courses for Children and Young Teens Two 11-week mixed media classes are beginning in February at the Foundry Art Centre and will have students experimenting with a variety of mediums, developing new skills and improving their creativity. Multi Media Art Studio with Fran Null is designed for children in grades K-4 and will be held on Tuesdays from February 12 – May 7, 2013 from 4 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Mixed Media with Darrell Null is designed for children in grades 5-8 and will be held on Wednesdays from February 13 – May 8, 2013 from 4 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Each age group will sculpt, paint, draw, weave and much more! Late enrollment will be prorated. For more information, prices, and to sign up, please visit www.foundryartcentre.org or call 636.255.0270.

Honoring Tomorrow’s Tech Leaders The Annual STEM Recognition Breakfast to honor 16 local high school students excelling in science, technology, engineering and math, will be held at 7:30 a.m. Friday, March 8 at Old Hickory Golf Club, #1 Dye Club Road, St. Peters. The event is hosted by the Partners for Progress of Greater St. Charles (PfP), a civic group founded in 2001 to influence community progress so people, businesses and institutions flourish. STEM is a national and regional effort to better prepare the workforce of tomorrow by encouraging today’s students to engage more in studies, events, and careers involving science, technology, engineering and math. Public and private high schools in St. Charles County have until Jan. 31 to nominate students for this year’s recognition awards based on their STEM participation as well as their college and career plans. Admission to the March 8 recognition breakfast is free, seating is limited, and registration is going on now. This year’s sponsor is The Electrical Connection. For more information about the 2013 STEM Recognition Breakfast and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Linda Arnet at 636.441.6880 ext. 254 or email larnet@edcscc.com.

SCC Enrolling for Late-Start With the spring 2013 semester at St. Charles Community College under way, students still interested in enrolling may register for spring “latestart” and “second eight-week” classes. These classes begin later in the semester. Students may choose from general education classes like Art Appreciation, American Government and U.S. History. Some Intermediate Algebra classes are also available, as well as fitness classes like Yoga and Pilates. Spring “late-start” classes begin Feb. 11 and are

12 weeks in length. Spring “second eight-week” classes begin March 18 and are eight weeks in length. Some classes are available in lecture format and some are available through distance learning, including telecourse (available as DVDs/videos), online or hybrid (online study in addition to on-campus study/blended) classes. To register, visit www.stchas.edu/discoverSCC or call 636.922.8000.

Students Selected for 2013 Missouri Fine Arts Academy Three students from Holt High School and three students from Timberland High School have been selected to participate in the 2013 Missouri Fine Arts Academy (MFAA), a three week residential program to be held June 9th through the 29th on the campus of Missouri State University. Bryn Bartel, Kayla Conyers, and Emily Joshu from Holt; and MadiSome of the winners celebrating son Bell, Aleana Grigsby, and Kaci Mancan play in society. ley from Timberland are among the talParticipants are drawn from across Missouri ented high school students from across Missouri who will represent a variety of artistic disciplines and represent the diversity of the state. Students have the chance to make friends with other talon the campus of MSU this summer. The MFAA seeks to help outstanding high ented, enthusiastic artists who have demonstrated school students achieve their artistic and personal commitment to their artistic disciplines. The givepotential and to cultivate their leadership capa- and-take among students from different backbilities; to expand students’ horizons; to develop grounds is one of the most treasured aspects of the students’ flexibility and creativity while increasing program. The Missouri Fine Arts Academy opertheir awareness of their future possibilities while ates under the auspices of the Missouri Departstimulating excellence in Missouri schools. Stu- ment of Elementary and Secondary Education. dents have the opportunity to enhance their skills All of the Wentzville students participating in in the fields of dance, music, theater, writing, and MSA also received a partial scholarship from the the visual arts; to participate in intensive, stimulat- Wentzville School District Foundation. For more ing activities of an interdisciplinary nature; and to information about the Missouri Fine Arts Acadexplore the roles which the arts and they as artists emy, please visit www.missouristate.edu/mfaa/.

Fifth-graders Invited to Enter Earth Day 2013 Contest The Department of Natural Resources is once again sponsoring a slogan contest for Missouri

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fifth-grade students. Students are asked to create their slogan ideas based on the theme “Energy Efficiency.” The student submitting the winning entry will be honored at the Earth Day 2013 celebration, April 19 at the Capitol in Jefferson City. A slogan contest entry form, rules and details are available on the Department of Natural Resources’ website: www.dnr. mo.gov/earthday/docs/eday2013slogancontest.pdf. Deadline for the slogan contest is Feb. 28. The winners will be announced in March. The slogan contest winner will www.coglcs.org/school receive a $50 gift card donated by Central Bank in Jefferson City. In case of a duplicate slogan contest entry, the winner will be determined by the date the entry was received. Earth Day 2013 represents the Department of Natural Resources’ 19th year sponsoring the event, which will include educational displays and activities from the department as well as a number of other state and federal agencies. The day’s events will also include a number of stage shows and contests. Although geared toward upper elementary school age students, the event is free and open to the public. For more information about participating in the Earth Day 2013 Slogan Contest, contact the Missouri Department of Natural Resources at 800.361.4827.

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Movie

Oscar Watch 2013: “Django Unchained” legendary encyclopedic knowledge of film serves him well in this story of revenge and redemption. As he did three years ago in Tarantino’s Inglorious Basterds, Christoph Waltz turns in a carefully nuanced performance as Dr. King Schultz. The retired dentist speaks slowly and deliberately, making his enemies think he isn’t a threat until the moment he puts a bullet—or twenty—in them. Though passed over for an Oscar this time, Jamie Foxx is the perfect complement to Waltz. Django— pronounced “Jango”—is a complicated man with a single-minded purpose. The role calls for Foxx to wear a variety of costumes, including an outrageous ensemble with cuffs and ruffles. Leonardo DiCaprio also deserves mention for playing Calvin Candie. With his goatee and cigarette holder, Candie becomes the stereotypical plantation owner. Candie enjoys a battle of wits as much as King Schultz, which makes their conversations and confrontations fun to watch. Like Tarantino’s earlier films, Django Un-

Former video store clerk Quentin Tarantino built his reputation on movies that pay homage to the great films of yesteryear. Django Unchained, his Oscar-nominated tribute to 1960’s westerns, is a long, violent, but thoroughly engrossing adventure. Under Tarantino’s direction, Christoph Waltz is on the fast track for another Academy Award for his portrayal of Dr. King Schultz. A dentist-turned-bounty hunter, Schultz tracks fugitives all across the West. Enlisting the help of a slave named Django (Jamie Foxx), the bounty hunter becomes more productive than ever before. Django agrees to a partnership with the good doctor if he, in turn, will help the freed slave find his missing wife, Broomhilda (Kerry Washington). Notorious plantation owner Monsieur Calvin Candie (Leonardo DiCaprio) covets the young woman for her looks and ability to converse in German, however. From the opening credits through the closing song, Quentin Tarantino skillfully recreates the look and feel of westerns from a half-century ago. Tarantino’s Django Unchained Photos courtesy of The Weinstein Company

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chained contains more than a fair amount of blood and violence. In the director’s vision of the Old West, heads explode like overripe melons during a gunfight. In many ways, this can be considered Tarantino’s most violent film to date. In the running for a Best Picture Oscar, Django Unchained must slip past the highly patriotic Argo. Ben Affleck and his tale of the Iranian Hostage Crisis have been taking home the big prizes this year, but if anyone can top Affleck it will be Django. Django Unchained, rated R for strong graphic violence throughout, a vicious fight, language, and some nudity, currently is playing in theaters. Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.

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Gary Baute Lindenwood Lions Basketball Pulls Upset Over Central Missouri ***Men Hit the Hardwood The Lindenwood men’s basketball team pulled an upset over the conference leaders on Saturday, February 2 as it beat the Central Missouri Mules 83-82 on the ‘Sellout for Sterling’ afternoon at Hyland Arena. Over 3,000 people showed up for the event. With just under four seconds remaining in the game and down by one, senior Richie Thompson got fouled after trying to go coast to coast to keep Lindenwood in the contest. Thompson knocked down both free throws and Lindenwood held on after a last-second three-pointer by Central Missouri failed to find the basket. Cody Sorenson and Brett Thompson led the Lions with 14 points while Aaron Ramirez scored a career-high 12 points. Lindenwood improves to 14-5 overall and 7-4 in conference play. The Lions will travel to Northeastern Oklahoma State on Feb. 7. ~~~Thanks to Jen Lawson, Sports Information-Graduate Assistant of Lindenwood Super Bowl Exciting But Powerless ***Goes to the Last Two Minutes in Suspense The San Francisco 49ers came into the game as the favorite over the Baltimore Ravens to decide the winner of the top team of the 32 that are part of the National Football League to decide Super Bowl XLVII. The Ravens however showed their dominance as they led the first half with a commanding 21-6 lead. Then something strange happened. Right after half time when the Ravens ran back the opening kickoff 108-yards for a touchdown, half the lights at the New Orleans facility went out. After 34-minute delay, the 49ers seemed to be revived and went on a scoring spree to make the game very interesting. All said and done, the Ravens defense proved to be to dominate as they stopped a late surge by their opponent to hold on to a 34-31 win. Ravens quarter back Joe Flacco took the honors as the MVP tossing three touchdown passes. ~~~1999 Super Bowl still the most exciting with the Rams hoisting the Lambardi trophy

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Rams Award Rookie and Adversity Honors ***Defensive and Offensive Players Stand Out Rams’ players voted cornerback Janoris Jenkins the winner of the Carroll Rosenbloom Memorial Award, which goes to the team’s top rookie performer. Wide receiver Danny Amendola is this year’s winner of the Ed Block Courage Award, an honor given to a player who had to overcome some form of adversity. ~~~More hardware to come Tryouts for the Frontier Baseball League ***April 29 & 30 in Sauget The 21st annual Frontier League tryout camp and draft will be held on Monday, April 29 and Tuesday, April 30 at GCS Ballpark in Sauget, Illinois, home of the Gateway Grizzlies. All 14 Frontier League teams will be represented at the workouts, and Major League Baseball scouts have been in attendance each of the past eight years. An average of 35 players each season have been drafted and signed to spring training contracts over the past eight years “The Frontier League Tryout Camp and Draft is the best way for a player to showcase himself so he can begin or continue his career in professional baseball,” commented Frontier League commissioner Bill Lee. “Our clubs take the workouts very seriously, and each year multiple attendees wind up making key contributions to playoff teams.” Pictured is Rascal’s manager Steve Brook (from Rascal’s website). To get more information, go to www.RiverCityRascals.com ~~~See if you have what it takes Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL. com, among many other activities.

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Sweets from the Heart What better way to show love and affection on Valentine’s Day than by sharing a delicious gift made from the heart? A sweet treat is the perfect way to say “I love you” to the important people in your life.

A national survey by Wilton found that a quarter of women under age 55 bake as part of their Valentine’s Day celebration. And although women typically spend less than men on Valentine’s Day gifts, they give to more people in their lives – including a spouse or boyfriend, children, extended family, friends and co-workers. Among the most popular treats to prepare and share are cookies, cakes and cupcakes. Try these tips from Wilton and get ready to bake to your heart’s content. • Let your love take shape with the Valentine Cookie Pan; heart shapes and thoughtful sayings like “Be Mine” will surely make that special someone know how much you care. • Go for a dip and jazz up everyday cookies by

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giving them a chocolate dunk and sprinkle toppings. • Show your true colors and surprise your sweetie by filling the center of a yellow cupcake with pink or red batter. It’s easy to do with the new Two Tone Cupcake Pan. • Dress up with baking cups and picks, which are the ideal accessories for your cupcakes; red gingham or pink polka dot baking cups adds festive flair. • Sweep ‘em off their feet with a stylish presentation – pretty patterned window boxes and heart shaped bags are the perfect way to present your Valentine treats. For more Valentine’s Day recipes, baking tips and gift inspiration, visit www.wilton.com. Makes about 24 cupcakes

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white batter. Remove insert; wash and dry. Repeat with remaining baking cups. 4. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until cake tester or toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool cupcakes in pan on cooling grid 5 minutes. Remove from pan; cool completely. Repeat with remaining batter. 5. Tint portions of icing red and rose; reserve some white. Pipe tip 1M or tip 12 icing swirl onto cooled cupcakes. Add sprinkles or sugars.

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CHURCH February 9: St. John’s United Church of Christ Annual Valentine Breakfast 8:30-11 a.m. 945 Wolfrum Road. $6/adult, $3/child (ages 4-10). Children 3 and under are free. Tickets are on sale every Sunday after each service, or at the door. Info: Jerry Wagner or Julie Massar at 636.447.0006 or www.stjohnsweldonspring.org. March 2-3: The Lent Retreat at Trinity Episcopal Church in St. Charles 9:30 a.m. Registration and Welcome, 10 a.m. - noon Session 1, noon - 1 p.m. Lunch, 1-3:30

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p.m. Session 2. Sunday, March 3, 9:15a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II, Barbara Crafton, Preacher, 12:302:30 p.m. Session 3. Early Lenten Weekend Fee is $35 which includes, snacks, Rev. Crafton’s book, Living Lent, materials and Saturday lunch. (Fee at the door is $40). Registration form is available online at www.trinity-stcharles.org or call 636.949.0160 for more information. EVENTS Now - March 11: St. Charles County Family YMCA Youth Spring Sports Registration Soccer, flag football, girls’ volleyball or coed volleyball. Various levels for all abilities. Contact Adam Styer,

Sports Director, at 636.928.1928, ext. 250. Now - March 31: Summer Camp Registration at the O’Fallon Family YMCA Designed for pre-school through teens and has something for all interests. Includes traditional outdoor camps and “specialty camps” involving fun adventures and themes, sports, games, arts, dance and more. Now - February 28 save 15% off up to three weeks of camp, March 1 March 31 save 10% off up to three weeks of camp. Info: 636.379.0092. Now - March 31: Y-Weight Challenge at the O’Fallon Family YMCA Be our next “before” and “after” in this 12 week program to help you lose weight and improve your health and wellness. Average weight loss per person is 20 Pounds! Led by a Y certified personal trainer. Meets 3 times per week. $720, Members pay: $360. Payment plans available. Info/Registration: 636.379.0092. February 6: Family Night at The St. Charles County Family YMCA 7-8 p.m. Making Valentine’s. Families and kids of all ages are welcome for an evening of crafts and activities. Info: 636.928.1928.

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February 7: “Supporting Young Parents” 11:30 a.m. at Community Commons at the Spencer Road Library, 427 Spencer Road, St. Peters. Lunch presentation with comments from Melinda Ohlemiller, CEO, Nurses for Newborns; Chari Bender,

Nurses for Newborns; and DiAnne Mueller, CEO, St. Louis Crisis Nursery.Cost: $15 for members, $20 for non-members (add $1 service fee for credit card). Buffet included. Register by emailing info@ communitycouncilstc.org or calling 636.978.2277. Payment may be made by cash, check or credit card. Reservations are recommended and advance payment is requested. February 7-9: Limelight Theatre’s “Elephant’s Graveyard” Francis Howell High School’s award-winning Limelight Theatre group is proud to present “Elephant’s Graveyard” by George Brant. 7 p.m. at the Francis Howell High School Auditorium, located at 7001 South Highway 94, St. Charles, MO 63304. Tickets are $5 and are available for purchase each night of the production at the auditorium door. Info: www.fhhslimelighttheatre.webs.com or fhhslimelighttheatre@gmail.com. February 9: Senior Singles Why eat alone? Conversation at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at Los Platos, 503 West Pearce in Wentzville. Info: Wanda at 636.561.9100 or Pat at 636.240.7898. February 9: Midwest Wine & Grape Conference Wine & Dine 5:30-9:30 p.m. at the St. Charles Convention Center. $95/person. Tickets: contact Jenny Tiber at 608.374.5433 or jtiber@boothboss. com. February 9: Valentine’s Dance at The Wentzville Green Lantern Se-

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Every Monday: Adult Volleyball 6-7 p.m. at the St. Charles County Family YMCA, 3900 Shady Springs Lane, St. Peters. Non-competitive, co-ed, free and open to the public. Just show up with your friends and enjoy a fun-filled evening. Info: 636.928.1928.

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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.

Every Wednesday: Active Older Adults Game at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 10 a.m. Free. Join us every week to play your favorite board or card game. Bring a favorite snack to share. Anybody welcome.

4th Tuesday: 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 Tuesday: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles Noon - 1 p.m. at the Columns Banquet Center in St. Charles. Every Tuesday: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 1-4 p.m. Free. Join us every week to work on quilts “One Stitch at a Time” for local charities. Anybody welcome, no sewing experience required. Every Tuesday: Toastmasters Meeting 7 p.m. at the Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon, Mo. Toastmasters gives all members the opportunity to grow their skills, which fosters self-confidence and personal growth. St. Charles County Toastmasters is open to the public and looking for new mem-

Every Tuesday & Thursday: Yoga at The St. Charles County Family YMCA Tuesdays 7:30-8:30 pm., Thursdays 7-7:55 p.m. Any level. Info: 636.928.1928.

Every Wednesday: Crossroads Cribbage Club 12 p.m. Meets at Rizzo’s Bar & Grill, Wentzville, MO. Every Wednesday: Adult Volleyball Games at the St. Charles County Family YMCA 6-7 p.m. Non-competitive, co-ed, free and open to the public. No registration necessary - just show up with your friends and enjoy a funfilled evening. Info: 636.928.1928. Every Wednesday: Charity Bingo 6:45 p.m. VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. Cash prizes awarded. Support Vets & other worthwhile charities. Now a nonsmoking facility. Info: 636.272.1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org. 1st & 3rd Wednesday: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers 7 p.m. Diverse group of people has a wide variety of carving skills ranging from novice to profession-

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Fish Fry February 15-March 22. 3-7 p.m. Enjoy an all-you-care-to-eat buffet or carry out. 2299 St. Peters Howell Rd, St Peters. $9/Adult, $5/Child, $1 off your meal if you bring 2 nonperishable items. Every Friday: VFW Fish Fry 3-8 p.m. VFW Post 2866. 66 VFW Lane. Call Bill Sams, 636.724.9612. Every Saturday: Chess 8-10:30 a.m. or later in the food court at Mid Rivers Mall in St. Peters. Come play! Every Saturday: Veterans Learn guitar for FREE 9:30 a.m. in Historic St. Charles. Info: Bill Dennis at 314.479.5750. Every Saturday: Charity Bingo 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Wentzville Community Club (500 West Main, Wentzville 63385). No games Easter weekend & Christmas. $3,600 in cash prizes each week. Progressive game, Derby tickets, pull-tabs, 505/50, bar & food. Info: www.wentzvillefleamarket.org, www.facebook.com/ wentzville-community-club.

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Politically Correct: a.k.a Illusions Joe grieves for the good old days; do you? I sometimes long for the days before Political Correctness spoiled all my illusions. I suppose mine might be a bit male chauvinistic but can I help it if I’m from the Father Knows Best era? Those were the days when student troublemakers were sent to reform school and athletes didn’t use steroids. Stan Musial was my boyhood hero. (R.I.P. Stan. You’re missed). I remember a class trip to “Lambert Field” a.k.a. “Lambert-St. Louis International Airport.” We could stand outside on an overlook attached to the terminal and watch DC-6’s take off and land. There was an arcade with all the latest games and gizmos and shoeshine boys that could raise a mirror shine on my scuffed wing tips. “Shoeshine Boys” is now a politically incorrect term if I understand correctly. “Shoe Polishing Engineers?” We boys leered at the stewardesses on their way to various flights. They were gorgeous. “Stewardess” later became politically incorrect. They’re now called “Flight Attendants.” They include male versions as well, not to mention one older woman I saw on a flight who reminded me of Sergeant Snorkel. The High and

the Mighty, one of my favorite John Wayne films, had stewardesses. They were young, gorgeous, compassionate, and heroic. On my last commuter flight, the flight attendants were overworked, middle-aged and grouchy. I wondered if this happened after “Personnel Departments” became “Human Resources,” a term that sounds like it was invented by slave traders. The air terminal of that era was modern, clean and exciting. The last time I was there, security had set in like a disease. It was about as charming as a prison. Nobody smiled or made eye contact. Employees looked as if someone put ground glass in their espresso. Secretaries are now called “Executive Assistants.” I once held the illusion they were always beautiful, efficient females before they refused to get coffee for the bosses. Oh well. Neither would my ex-wife a.k.a. “Significant Other.” I’m unsure if this is political correctness, but at least the bosses get more exercise. Me too. Hospitals now have “Male Nurses” (and they‘re often referred to as such) yet female nurses are called “Nurses.” What part of politically correct is that? Perhaps my boyhood family doctor was politically incorrect. He stopped

by our house on his way home to check on me when I had pneumonia and administer the latest drug called Penicillin a.k.a. “Mold Fungus.” There is little chance my current doctor would stop by to see me unless I was a clubhouse bartender at Bogey Hills. Political correctness is a deep mystery begun by even more mysterious mountaintop gurus. We mere mortals are doomed to obey these strange laws without question. I’m unsure if enforcement is by a large truncheon-wielding cop or an attorney in a three-piece suit with a writ. Perhaps I’ll yell, “Swine Flu” in a hospital and find out. It’s now called “Influenza” so as not to annoy the pork industry wallahs...not to be confused with the “Pork Barrel Industry” (as in Congress). When I rode motorcycles, a lady called me a “Biker.” “Whoa,” I teased. “I’m not a biker. I don’t have tattoos, and I don’t belong to a gang. I’m a motorcycle rider.” She said, “That’s ridiculous. If you ride motorcycles, you’re a biker.” I said, “Okay. If you say so.” I pointed at her Chevy Tahoe and asked, “Are you an SUV’er?” If I‘m correct, her reply was politically incorrect, but sometimes I’m merely wrong. There’s never a guru around when you really need one. Joe Morice is Community News’s blue-collar philosopher. He was born and raised in Missouri and spent most of his childhood on a farm and adulthood operating big machines. He has no formal training as a writer, unless 60 years of writing about any and everything counts.