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CLI to Host 14th Annual Legacy Ball
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Around Town 2013 CLI Committee Member, Jane Gill (L), and CLI’s Director of Development, Christine Rutherford, at the 2013 Legacy Ball.
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CLI is inviting guests to grab their passports and join the organization for a trip around the world as it recognizes St. Charles leaders J. Todd Gentry and Patt Holt and works to raise funds to support CLI’s mission. Community Living, Inc. (CLI) is inviting area residents to join the organization for its annual Legacy Ball event, where it will once again recognize the many positive contributions made by a pair of local leaders to area individuals with disabilities in the St. Charles area and the community as a whole. The fundraising gala, which will take place March 7 at Old Hickory Golf Club in St. Peters, will feature a travel theme designed to take guests around the globe. Attendees will enjoy a wine dinner, oral and silent auctions, live music from the band Separis!, and are encouraged to get into the spirit of the event by dressing in attire highlighting their country of origin. During the evening, CLI will also present its 14th annual Community Living Legacy and Community Volunteer of the Year awards. Proceeds from the event, which is one of St. Charles County’s premier galas, benefit the over 900 individuals with disabilities and their families that are served by CLI. J. Todd Gentry, Special Needs Financial Planner with MetLife, has been selected as the 2014 recipient of the Community Living Legacy Award. The St. Charles native is being honored for
his work to serve families in need of retirement and special needs planning assistance. Outside the office, his community involvement is highlighted by his service on numerous boards and committees, including the Down’s Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis, the St. Charles County Roads board, the O’Fallon Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Children’s Hospital Advisory Board. During the gala, CLI will also present its Community Volunteer of the Year award to Patt Holt, founder of the Patt Holt Singers Group. A St. Charles resident since the 1960s, Holt began her career as a teacher at St. Charles Borromeo, where the Patt Holt Singers were first formed. Over the years, members of The Holt Singers have toured the world and continue to entertain and perform for special needs groups, veterans, nursing home residents, retirement center residents and at fairs, festivals and conventions across the U.S. As a proud supporter of CLI, Holt has donated performances for CLI events and also donated shows to be used by the organization as auction items. She is being recognized by CLI for her generous contributions to
the organization and the community at large. “As one of the most distinctive and sophisticated galas in St. Charles County, the Legacy Ball is always a highly anticipated event, and one that plays a very important role in helping our See LEGACY BALL page 2
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Around Town An introduction to a new guest columnist and a look at the upcoming FestivAle featuring a local brewery.
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Business Tips from Byerly RV to ensure your first trip of the spring starts out on the right note and the St. Charles Convention Centers record breaking 2013.
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Local sport authorities Gary B and Mike K fill you in on the weekend’s sporting events. Also, play Sudoku and read a review of a new novel.
LEGACY BALL from cover organization contindress in attire highlighting their country ue our work to enrich of origin, black tie is the lives of people with disabilities in optional. A number St. Charles County,” of sponsorship and said Barb Griffith, advertising opportunities are also availpresident and CEO of able. For information Community Living, on tickets, sponsorInc. “We are looking forward to celebratships and other general event details, visit ing the remarkable contributions of J. www.cliservices.org. From children to Todd Gentry and Patt Holt, and invite and The Franzen family, (L to R) Mary Beth, Becca and Steven, utilize CLI’s ser- seniors, Community encourage the com- vices and attended the 2013 Legacy Ball. Living provides people with disabilities munity to join us for the opportunity to learn, live, grow, and play in this elegant night out for a good cause.” Tickets for the gala are available at www. the community, which makes the community legacyball2014cli.eventbrite.com or by calling inclusive, diverse and a better place to live. For Barbara James, annual giving coordinator, at more information about Community Living, vis636.970.2800. Tickets can be purchased for $125. it www.cliservices.org. Tables seat ten. While attendees may choose to
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Blood donors are everyday heroes who help save lives. During March, Red Cross Month, the American Red Cross recognizes these lifesavers, thanks them for their generosity and encourages others to join their ranks. Courtney Krisher will be forever grateful for the donors who helped save her brother, Lucas. The siblings, who are both members of the U.S. military, had given blood together just a few months before Lucas was in a motorcycle accident. He was rushed to the hospital with extensive internal bleeding and received four pints of blood. “Some people call me and my brother heroes (because of our military service), but I think the same could be said for people who give blood,” Courtney said.
The Red Cross has been meeting the needs of patients like Lucas since World War II and today partners with nearly 2,700 hospitals and transfusion centers throughout the U.S. To make an appointment to give blood and be an everyday hero, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1.800.733.2767. Upcoming blood donation opportunities in St. Charles County: • March 1, 8am-12pm at Firemans Hall, 115 McMenamy Road in Saint Peters • March 5, 1:30-6:30pm at Wentzville Middle School, 405 Campus Drive in Wentzville. • March 6, 4-7pm at Francis Howell High School, 7001 94 South in Saint Charles. • March 6, 8am-1pm at Orchard Farm High School, 2165 Hwy V in Saint Charles. • March 7, 2-7pm at St Charles Harley Davidson, 3830 West Clay in Saint Charles. Join the fun - volunteer today! • March 8, 10am-2pm at Kisker Road Library, 1000 Kisker Road in Saint Charles. CATCH Healthy Habits needs adult • March 9, 12-4pm at Ark of volunteers like you to help combat Safety, 2529 Charwood in Saint childhood obesity. Opportunities in Charles. St. Charles City and County. • March 10, 3-7pm at LivIt’s as easy as 1-2-3! ing Lord Lutheran Church, 1. Share a healthy snack 500 Cedar Circle Drive in Lake 2. Teach a health lesson Saint Louis. Join volunteers 3. Lead active games like Cheryl! How to donate blood Simply call 1.800.733.2767 or Contact Shelby, 314-653-4092 or sschroeder@oasisnet.org visit redcrossblood.org to make Visit us at www.catchhealthyhabits.org an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
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Play and Inclusion, an Introduction By Andrew Tessmer Live. Laugh. Play! Isn’t what all parents want for their kids, the ability to make friends, share laughs and experience life to its’ fullest? It’s a pretty simple concept. But sadly, not all kids get that opportunity. David Welborn knows that all KEEN Athlete Aaron B. enjoys bouncing on an exercise ball at a KEEN sports session. KEEN Athlete, Aaron F., and his volunteer share a moment at a KEEN sports session. KEEN provides too well. Welborn is the Execufree recreational programs to more than 200 metro area kids with physical and mental disabilities. tive Director for KEEN (Kids created to get these very special kids off the Enjoy Exercise Now) St. Louis. His nonprofit organi- sidelines, get some exercise and feel special zation provides free recreational and sports programs for who they are not what they can or canfor kids 4-17 throughout the metropolitan area with not do.” any physical or mental disability. The young people According to Welborn, KEEN St. Louis, who participate in KEEN’s program are living on the was started locally by a handful of volunautism spectrum, been diagnosed with cerebral palsy, teers in 2005, and is an affiliate of a NationDown syndrome, muscular dystrophy, visual impair- al organization based in Washington, D.C. ments and other disabilities. KEEN’s mission is to foster the self-esteem, Beginning next month, Welborn will be a guest col- confidence, skills and talents of those it umnist in the Around Town section of Community serves through non-competitive activities, News St. Charles County and the Learn & Play section allowing young people facing even the most of Community News, he will also contribute to Cross- significant challenges to meet their individRoads and OurTown magazines to provide his unique ual goals. KEEN currently offers three sepperspective on the importance of play and inclusion arate recreational programs, KEEN Sports, for all children, no matter what their ability. Welborn, KEEN Swim and KEEN Sings, a music and KEEN Athlete, Allison V., shares a moment with her volunteer following a KEEN Sports session. At who has spent his entire 30 year career working with motion program,” Welborn said. the conclusion of each session, the group forms a circle and shares with the group what they did and for local nonprofits including both children’s hosWelborn said that a typical KEEN ses- that session that made them proud. pitals and the Muscular Dystrophy Association, will sion, each child is paired with a trained ment is provided and activities are tailored to the spealso help highlight other area programs, like his, dedi- volunteer and together they may practice cated to providing services to children with special basketball or soccer skills, bounce on large exercise cific needs of each child.” For more information about KEEN St. Louis, inneeds. balls, race each other across the floor on scooters, have cluding ways register a child or to volunteer, or to “I am pleased to have this opportunity,” Welborn hula-hoop contests, crawl through an obstacle course, said. “Whether it is intention or unintentional, we or take turns running under the large, multi-colored donate to help the organization continue its mission, visit their website at www.keenstlouis.org. know that kids with disabilities are often left on the parachute. sidelines at school or in the neighborhood because “For all sessions, the presence of diverse they are seen as different from their peers. That not recreational equipment enables every only hurts emotionally, but it hurts physically, as well. child, no matter their level of ability, to Studies show that we all benefit from physical activ- enjoy time with their volunteer and their ity. Kids with disabilities are no different. KEEN was peers,” Welborn said. “Adaptive equip-
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Third Grade Boys ICD Basketball Team Wins Holy Rosary Tournament
First Row: (l to r) Trevor North, Colin Christopher, Nathan Barclay, Tyler Willenbrink Middle Row: Nick Litschgi, Nolan Johnson Third Row: Conor Goggins, Landon Weise, Kaden Peer, Logan Buysse Coach Allen North
6th Annual FestivAle Celebrates Local Breweries Including Exit 6 Brewery The 6th Annual FestivAle celebrates the best of the St. Louis region’s breweries on Saturday, March 8 at Neo on Locust, 2801 Locust Street, Midtown St. Louis. This year’s event is also inviting local restaurants to join in the fun. The VIP reception kicks off the night from 7pm-8pm and then the general admission event continues from 8pm10:30pm. FestivAle is a casual event featuring beer samples from 17 regional breweries, light appetizers from five lo- Tait Russell of Charleville Vineyard Microbrewery pours a guest a sample of one of their brews at cal restaurants, a silent auc- the 2013 FestiveAle tion, a beer raffle and more. One Brewery & Distillery, and Urban Chestnut Proceeds from the event benefit the Cystic FibroBrewing Company. sis Foundation. Participating local restaurants: Pi Pizzeria, This year’s VIP reception will include a panel Russell’s Bakery, Strange Donuts, Station House discussion featuring Cory King and Phil Wymore Bar, and Three Kings Public House. of Perennial Artisan Ales. They will discuss the General admission tickets are $50 in advance brewery’s weekly releases, the research & develand $65 at the door. The ticket price includes opment process, their inspirations, and the state unlimited beer samples, light appetizers, comof the St. Louis beer industry. They will also do a plimentary valet parking, and a keepsake tasting Q&A with guests and serve samples of a special glass. VIP-only beer. VIP tickets are $75, only available through adParticipating breweries: 4 Hands Brewing, vance purchase. The VIP ticket includes admisAlpha Brewing Company, Cathedral Square sion to the hour-long VIP reception, unlimited Brewery, Charleville Brewing Co., Crown Valley beer samples, light appetizers, complimentary Brewing & Distilling Co., Exit 6 Brewery, Fervalet parking, and a keepsake glass. guson Brewing Company, Granite City Food & Tickets are available for purchase on the event Brewery, Morgan Street Brewery, Kirkwood Stawebsite at www.gateway.cff.org/festivale or by tion Brewing Company, O’Fallon Brewery, Pecalling the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation office at rennial Artisan Ales, Rock Bridge Brewing Co., 314.733.1241. The event has sold out the last two Schlafly Beer, Six Row Brewing Company, Square years, so guests are encouraged to purchase tickets early.
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Wentzville Lion’s Club Recognizes Long Term Members The Wentzville health programs that focus on hearLion’s Club was paid ing loss and efa visit by District Governor Sandy forts to control and McCann at a recent prevent diabetes. meeting. In addiThrough the 425 Missouri clubs and tion to updating the 1.3 million worldclub about recent wide members in events, Lion McCann presented ser202 countries, Lion’s Club International vice awards to local Wentzville Lions’ is working to imGovernor Sandy McCann, Lion Carl Kindermann, Wentzville Lion President prove the health of Carl Kindermann Charles McNealy and Lion Ken Dingerson and Ken Dingerson children and adults for their long membership in the Lion’s Club. around the world. The Wentzville Lions meet on the third TuesLion’s Club International was formed in 1917 and has continued their mission of serving oth- day every month at Stefanina’s at 7pm. For more ers thru a multitude of projects. While the Lion’s information, contact current president Charles Club might be best well known for their ongoing McNealy at doublemay4950@centurylink.net or collection and redistribution of used eyeglasses, 636.357.4353. If you need assistance with glasses, eye surgery they are involved in many additional projects such as vision screenings and eye banks. Lion’s or treatment, and cannot afford treatment, please Club International is also involved in other call 573.443.1479.
“Celebrate America” to be the Highlight of Upcoming DAR Awards Program “Celebrate America” will be the highlight of the first annual awards program given by the Caroline Close Stuart Chapter, NSDAR (National Society Daughters of the American Revolution) on March 15 at the Lake St. Louis Banquet Center, 10604 Veterans Memorial Parkway in Lake St Louis. Completing 2013 with over 7,600 hours of community service the Chapter logged the most of all the DAR Chapters in the state of Mo. Chapter members who did an outstanding effort in the community will receive special recognition for their service. Anna Marie Weeden, Holt High school student will receive the Chapters first DAR Good Citizen award. Voted on by students and teachers she is being honored for her qualities of good citizenship. This DAR program is open to all senior class students enrolled in accredited public or private secondary schools. It honors students who show qualities of dependability, service, leadership and Patriotism. Gladys Griesenauer will be awarded the DAR Historic Preservation Award for her effort to preserve the past as it pertains to the Dardenne Prairie community. The Dardenne Prairie area of St. Charles County is a prairie farming community dating to 1799. It was accessible by the Booneslick Road, an early trail
of Daniel Boone. Much of the early history of the community has been researched and documented by Gladys Griesenauer’s, a lifelong resident. Over the course of her life Gladys interviewed and collected stories and documents, many of which would have been lost, to compile the story of the town. Through her leadership there is an ongoing exhibit in the town hall as well as writing the history of the town for the community website. Since the 1890 founding, DAR members have worked tirelessly to promote historic preservation, patriotism and educational ideals through a comprehensive committee structure in communities across this nation. “Celebrate America” award ceremonies are just one way the Chapter recognizes the contributions of its members and those in the local community. For more information about the DAR contact Chapter Regent, Karen Wisner at 314.772.9486 or visit www.mssdar.org/ccstuart .
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Colder than Normal Temperatures Could Mean Higher than Normal Utility Bills Missourians are being reminded that extremely cold temperatures in early February could mean higher than normal utility bills due to increased energy usage to heat homes and businesses. “Typically, heating appliances will run more when the outside temperatures are extremely cold, even if the thermostat setting hasn’t been changed,” said Public Service Commission Chairman Robert Kenney. “Furnaces may run longer and more often to help maintain the temperature inside the home when outside temperatures are very cold, sometimes below zero.” If you are faced with a utility bill that you can’t pay in full, please do not ignore it. Contact your utility company and ask about energy assistance. Based on eligibility, you may be able to enter into a payment agreement. The Public Service Commission reminds consumers of things they can do, at no cost and low cost, that can make a difference on energy conservation and utility bills. Some no-cost ways to conserve energy include: making sure vents are not blocked by furniture or drapes; turning off lights not being used; using cold water when washing clothes; letting the sunlight into your home during the winter and keeping it out in the summer; and turning down the temperature on the water heater to 115 degrees. There are also a number of low-cost energy savings actions such as: replacing the furnace filter monthly if dirty; installing switch and outlet gaskets/foam inserts on outer walls; installing plastic on windows; and installing an energy efficient thermostat. Safety is also important during the cold winter months. If you know of someone who is ill or who lives alone, check on them to be sure they are staying warm and safe. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer if heating sources are not properly ventilated. For more information on energy conservation and alternative heat source safety, please go to these websites: www.psc.mo.gov or www.beenergyefficient.org .
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Area Students Participate in Annual Competition in Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. The St. Charles Human Relations Commission in conjunction with the Foundry Art Centre has once again teamed up to organize the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. “Dream Project.” According to Chuck Lovelace, GIS Coordinator and the City’s staff liaison for the Commission, schools participating in the art contest included Lincoln Elementary, Blackhurst Elementary, St. Charles Borromeo, Harris St. Charles Human Relations Commission honored area students for their Dream Project Elementary, Null Elementary, The artwork contributions at the Feb. 18 meeting of the City Council. Presenting the awards on Coverdell Elementary, Camp- the Commission’s behalf were Mayor Sally Faith and Council Vice President Bridget Ohmes, bell Montessori, and Academy Ward 10. Pictured left to right are: (back row) – Councilmember Ohmes, Mayor Sally Faith, Audrey Dickherber, and Abby Malone of the Sacred Heart. “We would like to congratu- (front row) – Andrew Sabala, Rollin Fitzpatrick Jackson, Jr., Andrew Lester, and Meredith Fisk late all the participants for their #2: Andrew Lester, Grade 2, “American Dream” unique artistic efforts,” said Lovelace. “We re– Lincoln School ceived many fine entries from schools across the #3: Meredith Fisk, Kindergarten, “BrotherCity of St. Charles. Hopefully the project was as hood” – Blackhurst Elementary enjoyable and rewarding for the students, parents 6th-8th grade Category: and teachers as it has been for all of us involved.” #1: Audrey Dickherber, Grade 7, “I Have A Artwork submissions from all student particiDream” – St. Charles Borromeo pants will be on display in the main floor lobby #2: Abby Malone, Grade 6, “I Have A Dream” – of St. Charles City Hall, 200 North Second Street, St. Charles Borromeo until Friday, Feb. 28. Awards to the six students #3: Andrew Sabala, Grade 6, “Let Freedom submitting winning entries were presented durRing” – Campbell Montessori ing a recent St. Charles City Council meeting. “Congratulations to all our participants,” added The winners of this year’s “Dream Project” comMelissa Whitwam, Exhibitions Manager for the petition are: Foundry Art Centre. “We hope the community K-5th Category: will stop by St. Charles City Hall to view this col#1: Rollin Fitzpatrick Jackson Jr., Grade 5, lective body of work, and celebrate these young, “Martin’s Dream” – Academy of the Sacred Heart talented artists and the powerful messages conveyed through their artistic expression.”
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Trivia Night to Benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis Coldwell Banker Gundaker’s St. Charles County / Bluestone office will be hosting its Seventh Annual Trivia Night to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis on Saturday, March 1 at 6pm. The event will be held at Dyer Hall - Borromeo School, 601 North 4th Street in St. Charles. Participants will put on their thinking caps to answer a variety of questions. In addition, there will be raffles and auctions throughout the evening. The coveted raffle prize is a stainless steel patio cooler filled to the rim. The cost to participate is $20 per person or $160 for a table of eight players. Admission includes refreshments. “Last year we raised an amazing $18,000 and this year we’re hoping to top that amount,” said Chuck Martoia, St. Charles County / Bluestone branch manager, “We’re thrilled that our associates, employees and friends come out each year to support such a great cause.” For 28 years, Coldwell Banker Gundaker and its local offices has been hosting charity events to benefit Ronald McDonald House charities. To date, the company has raised more than $1.8 million for this important cause. Each Ronald McDonald House location serves as a home-away-from-home for families with a seriously-ill child being treated at area hospitals, and provides support to organizations that serve the needs of children. For more information call Terry Guempel at 314.602.9924 or visit www.cbgtrivia.com.
Community Council to Host Networking Luncheon on March 6 The Community Council will host a Networking Luncheon, entitled “The Horrors of Heroin: A Personal Account and Community Action,” beginning at 11:30am on Thursday, March 6 at the Community Commons at the Spencer Road Library, 427 Spencer Road in St. Peters. “The Horrors of Heroin: A Personal Account and Community Action,” presented by Julie Seymore and Judge Phil Ohlms of the St. Charles County Drug Court, along with a Drug Court graduate, will give an eye-opening account of drug use in our community. The cost of the luncheon is $15 for members, $20 for non-members if RSVP’s are received prior to 8am the day of the luncheon. Tickets will increase by $5 for late registration and walk-ins. Payment may be made by cash, check or credit card or via PayPal. Doors open at 11:30am for networking, the included buffet begins at 11:45am and the presentation begins at noon. For more information, or to register, please visit www.communitycouncilstc.org, email info@communitycouncilstc. org, or call 636.978.2277.
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Saint Charles Convention Center Sets Notable Records in 2013 Global Spectrum, managers of the Saint Charles Convention Center, have exceeded expectations once again and achieved the highest gross revenue to date of over $5.68 million, beating the previous record set forth in 2011 of $5.61 million. This record setting revenue allowed the venue to exceed budget for the ninth consecutive year and operate at a net profit for the third year in a row. In 2013, Global Spectrum hosted 311 events and attracted over 252,000 people, which was up by almost 2 percent over the previous year. In addition to the record for highest gross revenue in year, Global Spectrum set three other notable records at the venue. The highest grossing revenue month was set twice in 2013; first in October with over $738,000 in gross revenue, and then again in December, with gross revenues over $777,000. Total
Food & Beverage revenue in 2013 was almost $3.2 million, exceeding the previous record by $45,000 set forth in 2011. Lastly, 2013 was a banner year for conventions. Global Spectrum hosted 19 of them, which is the most of that event type in venue history, and generated a record of $1.32 million in revenue from them. This beat out the previous record by $244,000 set forth in 2012. “We are thrilled to report another exceptional year of performance for Global Spectrum and the Saint Charles Convention Center,” said Shura Garnett, Global Spectrum’s General Manager and Regional Vice President at the venue. “We could not be more pleased to once again acknowledge the success of the Saint Charles Convention Center as this
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Presidential Scholarship Finalists Named Thirty-two students interview for one of five awards Four high school students in St. Charles were named 2014 Presidential Scholarship finalists at Webster University on Saturday, Feb. 15. Michael Cuppett, 17, of Christian High School; Jessica Reid, 17, of Francis Howell Central High School;
Patrick Rosenthal, 17, of Duchesne Academy; and Corey Sery, 17, of Francis Howell Central High School are now in the running to be selected as one or more of five students to receive the prestigious scholarship. The Presidential Scholarship – the highest academic award given to any student at Webster - is a comprehensive full tuition award for outstanding undergraduate students who enroll at Webster as first-time freshmen. Awards for 2014-2015 will be Corey Sery, 17, of Francis Howell Central High School accepts his Presidential Scholarship finalist nomination at Webster University on Feb. 15. valued at more than $90,000 for four years. Thirty-two finalists were selected from more than dent Elizabeth Stroble and the Office of Admission 150 well-qualified applicants. Selection was based on Webster’s campus on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014. Fiupon demonstrated academic excellence, involve- nalists participated in interviews with a panel of facment with school and community and capacity for ulty, current student leaders, Student Affairs personfuture contributions as a student leader at Webster nel and Admission staff and participated in an onsite University. The average cumulative G.P.A. of the fi- essay-writing activity. Finalists and their families also nalists was 4.18 and the average ACT score was 30. attended various interactive sessions to learn more Jessica Reid, 17, of Francis Howell Central High School accepts her Presidential These finalists were invited to compete in the Presi- about Webster’s tradition of academic distinction and Scholarship finalist nomination at Webster University on Feb. 15. dential Scholarship Interview Day hosted by Presi- dynamic student life.
SCC to Host Global Days Events St. Charles Community College will host a series of events to celebrate Global Days Feb. 26-27. The events are free and open to the public. All activities will take place in the auditorium of the Daniel J. Conoyer Social Sciences Building unless otherwise noted. Global Days recognizes the diversity on campus and throughout the world in a fun and educational way. SCC Cultures of the World Festival At 11am on Wednesday, Feb. 26 join the SCC and delve into other cultures by sampling ethnic fare, viewing traditional crafts and clothing, listening to other countries’ music, and playing new and interesting games. SCC’s English as a Second Language and in-
ternational students will explain the showcases. This event will take place in Scooter’s Place in the Student Center. Study Abroad in Cannes At 1 pm on Wednesday, Feb. 26 Denise McCracken, professor of foreign language, will present on a study aboard opportunity in Cannes, France. She will accompany students to southern France where they will study at the Collège International de Cannes in June 2014. The Collège offers coursework in an immersion environment and serves students representing a wide range of nationalities. Weekend excursions take students to the picturesque towns of Provence as well as Principality of Monaco. The school is located in a quiet area of Cannes overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and offers on-site dorm rooms, free Internet access, Wi-Fi and a dining hall. Off White Lies Film Beginning at 7pm on Wednesday, Feb. 26 take in a viewing of the film Off White Lies, the story of a father and his daughter during the 2006 war between Israel and Lebanon. Making Things in Madagascar Delve into to daily life in Madagascar beginning at 10am on Thursday, Feb. 27. Life on the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar differs from the life most of us are familiar with in the United States. William Griffin, SCC professor of anthropology, will dis-
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cuss the economics of daily life for the people of Madagascar in terms of how they produce the things needed in a non-industrial context. Consideration will also be given to how these productions are damaging what is left of the tropical rain forest in that country. Intimate Partner Violence in Immigrant Communities Join in the discussion at 11:30am on Thursday, Feb. 27. This presentation will cover the issue of intimate partner violence. Specifically, it will cover the barriers and needs of immigrant victims. Discussion will include the basics of intimate partner violence and the similarities and differences for the immigrant community. The discussion will cover the barriers in accessing services and legal and cultural barriers that victims face. Islamic Art: Mirror of the Invisible World Film At 7 pm on Thursday, Feb. 27 Global Days presents the film Islamic Art: Mirror of the Invisible World. This film will explore and celebrate the great richness of Islamic art and architectures throughout the world to peer into extraordinary palaces and mosques, decorated with exquisite gardens, ceramics and paintings, to watch the play of light and space, and to sense the sheen of delicate textiles of gold and silver work and of rock crystal and precious gems. Desire and Disdain: Egyptian Belly Dance in Social and Historical Context Beginning at 7pm on Thursday, Feb. 27 explore the dance form known in the West as “belly dance,” which occupies an ambiguous, even contradictory, position in the Egyptian consciousness. While the dance is widely beloved by ordinary Egyptians at festive occasion like weddings, professional practitioners of the art are generally stigmatized in mainstream society and viewed as “fallen women.” This lecture traces that history of the dance from the 18th century to the present and explores the complex role of belly dance and its professional practitioners in Egyptian society. For more information on the events of SCC’s Global Days, contact Mandi Smith at asmith@stchas.edu.
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Movie
“Robocop”
In 1987, Peter Weller played the lead role in RoboCop, the story of a devoted police officer whose body is destroyed by criminals. OCP (Omni Consumer Products), which runs the Detroit Police Department, transforms the nearly-dead officer into an armored fighting machine. OCP treats crime fighting as a business and this mechanized peacekeeper is simply their next product. The original RoboCop poked fun at 1980s consumerism, but the new remake from José Padilha lacks the dark humor that made the first film such a wild ride. Padilha takes good advantage of 26 years of technological advances, though, to create a sleeker, more tactical cyborg. Unfortunately, the human side of the film is nearly gone. Here, Joel Kinnaman plays Alex Murphy, a Detroit police officer investigating crime and corruption in his own department. Nearly killed by a car bomb, Mur-
By Steve Bryan - Rated: PG-13 phy is rebuilt by OmniCorp, a corporation that makes peace-keeping robots for foreign countries. Raymond Sellars (Michael Keaton), head of OmniCorp, wants his RoboCop to show Americans how effective mechanical crime fighters can be on their city streets. He hires publicists and specialists to market the cyborg to the general public. Focusing on just the technological aspects of both films, the new RoboCop beats the old one by a mile. In the original, Peter Weller’s Alex Murphy is completely encased in his metallic body. In 2014, director José Padilha opens up the suit to show audiences exactly how much flesh and blood Murphy retains. As an actor, Kinnaman has nothing on Weller, who brought his whole heart and soul to the project. Weller’s mechanical manner of walking, speaking, and reacting in character as RoboCop is a testament to his acting ability. By comparison, Kinnaman is a somewhat boring cyborg with the emotional range of Keanu Reeves. Gary Oldman breathes life into the film, though, as Dr. Dennett Norton, a scientist who creates prosthetic limbs for amputees. In a scene featuring a musician trying out new mechanical arms, Norton shows his humanity, but he is easily swayed by the money offered by OmniCorp to rebuild Murphy into a war machine. Jackie Earle Haley steals the whole movie as Rick Mattox, the OmniCorp employee who oversees their robots. Rick has absolutely no love for RoboCop, referring to him as “Tin Man.” Mattox thinks that putting a man inside a machine is a huge mistake and he wants to
prove that point. Overall, RoboCop is not a bad film, but it can’t hold a candle to the original. José Padilha focuses too much on the tech and not enough on the heart and soul of Alex Murphy. Without those elements, the 2014 model is nothing special. RoboCop, rated PG-13, for intense sequences of action including frenetic gun violence throughout, brief strong language, sensuality and some drug material, 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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Sports
Gary Baute Wrestling Team Places Second in Championship The Lindenwood wrestling team placed second in the recent MIAA Championship. Head coach Chad Smith earned MIAA Coach of the Year for helping the program move to a No. 7 National ranking heading into the weekend. The Lions had great success on Sunday including Marco Tamayo at the 125-weight class. Tamayo defeated Connor Bolling of Nebraska-Kearney 10-4 to claim the MIAA Championship for his weight class. John McArdle did not disappoint as he scored doubledigit points before pinning Jon Inman of Nebraska-Kearney with just 26-seconds to go to earn the 184-weight class championship. Steven Butler defeated Jack Page of Fort Hays after falling behind. Butler came back to earn a 5-2 victory and was crowned the heavyweight MIAA Champion. Matt Katusin pinned his opponent Hunter Neighbors of Central Missouri in the 3rd place match at the 133-weight class. No. 7 Terrel Wilbourn dropped No. 3 Jordan Basks
from Central Oklahoma in the 149-weight class to claim 3rd place. Derrick Weller finished third in the 157-weight class and Kenny Breaux was the 3rd place finisher in his weight class of 197 pounds. Kyle Webb, Luke Roth, and Morgan Fitzgerald each placed fourth in each of their weight classes. No. 2 Nebraska-Kearney took the 2014 MIAA Championship title and #5 Central Oklahoma placed third. No. 1 Cory Dauphin of the 157-weight class was named MIAA Wrestler of the Year and Jon Inman of Nebraska-Kearney earned the title of MIAA Freshman of the Year. *Job well done Mark Your Calendars for two Bobblehead Nights with the Rascals The River City Rascals will be hosting their first bobblehead giveaway of the season on Friday, June 20 at 7:05pm. The first bobblehead giveaway will feature legendary sportscaster Bob Costas. On Saturday, July 12 at 7:05pm the Rascals will offer the second bobblehead giveaway of the season featuring former Cardinal, and current 101.1 ESPN radio host, Chris Duncan.
Only the first 500 fans in the gate will receive the bobbleheads, and fans hoping to attain one should expect to show up early. Costas is a native of St. Louis and an American sportscaster on the air for NBC Sports television since the early 1980s. Chris Duncan is the youngest son of Dave Duncan, a former catcher and retired pitching coach for the St. Louis Cardinals. Chris Duncan also played for the St. Louis Cardinals from the 2005 through the 2009 seasons. *Get there early Upcoming Sporting Events Around Town • St. Patrick’s Day Run and Parade-www.StPatParade. org-also click on WATCH 2013 PARADE • 86-Days until the River City Rascals throw out the first pitch at the home opener - www.RiverCityRascals.com Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.com, among many other activities. Currently he broadcasts a radio show on 590 ‘The Man’ and 1380 ‘The Woman.’
High School Sports High School Wrestling The Missouri State Wrestling Championships were held this past weekend at Mizzou Arena in Columbia. One St. Charles County wrestler took home 1st place, Sidney Oliver, a sophomore from Holt, defeated Kyran Hagan of Eureka in the championship match in the 106-pound weight division of Class 4. Oliver finished the season with a record of 52-1. Here is a complete list of how area wrestlers finished in Columbia. • Holt: Class 4 113 weight class Clayton Berry, 5th, place, Freshman (42-8) 126 weight class Colby Smith, 3rd place, Sophomore (45-4) 152 weight class Lawton Benna, 2nd place, Senior (49-3) 160 weight class Austin Keller 6th place, Sophomore (39-15) • Timberland: Class 4 120 weight class 2nd Place - Devan Richter, Senior (31-4) 170 weight class 2nd Place - Dustin Gray, Junior (32-4) 182 weight class 2nd Place - Chance Cooper, Junior (46-3) 220 weight class 6th Place - Robert Schneider, Senior (41-12) 285 weight class 6th Place - Danny Williams, Timberland (30-14)
• St. Charles West: Class 2 106 weight class 3rd Place - Drew Ditter, Sophomore (44-3) 132 weight class 2nd Place - Brendan Hachtel, Senior (48-7) 152 weight class 5th Place - Steven Biondo, Senior (42-14) 195 weight class 2nd Place - Blake Rugraff, Junior (20-3) • Zumwalt West: Class 4 170 weight class 3rd Place - Rourke Penn, Senior (36-13) • Zumwalt North: Class 3 106 weight class 3rd Place - Shaun Beeman, Sophomore (42-3) 170 weight class 3rd Place - Levi Kessels, Junior (31-6) • Francis Howell: Class 4 126 weight class 5th Place - Nick McGhee, Junior (36-11) 132 weight class 6th Place - Mason Mitchell, Senior (44-13) Howell Central: 220 weight class 4th Place - Caleb Gossett, Junior (28-11) *All information came from the Missouri State High School Activities Association. Francis Howell Spartan Hockey The Francis Howell Central Spartan hockey team (1510-3) lost in the semi finals of Mid-States Club Hockey Association’s Wickenheiser Cup. The Spartans lost to
A Sensual Work of Art with a Checkered History Jojo Moyes burst out of the literary gate with Me Before You, a book that reduced many to tears, the tale of plucky English woman, a caretaker for an upper-class paraplegic man. Right-to-life issues intertwine with a love story in this engrossing pageturner. It remains a book I continually suggest, as do others, a word-of-mouth title that’s become a bestseller. In The Girl You Left Behind, Moyes newest, the author again focuses on a complex issue. At the center of the controversy is a prized painting of a French woman completed before her husband is taken prisoner by the Germans in World War I. Did Sophie Lefève, the woman in the painting, give this treasured portrait to the kommandant who came under her spell when his troops occupied her village, or did the Germans confiscate the painting? Readers are left wondering as the action shifts ahead to London, 2006, and another love triangle between a couple and the coveted painting. Thirty-two-year old Liv Halston’s husband David buys the painting for her on their honeymoon. Four years later he dies in an accident. Liv has no clue about the painting’s history, and quite innocently becomes embroiled in a dispute that nearly costs her a chance at newfound happiness with Paul. She meets Paul quite by chance, having no idea the American works for a company that represents clients whose relatives have had art stolen from them during the world wars. When Paul sees the painting on Liv’s wall, he recognizes it as one his company has been searching for. This knowledge sparks a legal battle that threatens to upend their relationship. Moyes raises moral questions using the framework of an engaging love affair and has written another book sure to spawn discussion. One wonders what subject Moyes will tackle next as she adds an army of admirers on this side of the pond to those she already has in the United Kingdom. Reprinted with permission. Missourian Publishing Company. Copyright 2014.
Rockwood-Summit, which took the first game 3-1 last Friday night, and the teams skated to a 4-4 tie Saturday afternoon at the Hardee’s Ice Plex in Chesterfield. Volunteers Needed Organizers of the Cottleville St. Patrick’s Day parade are looking for volunteers, especially the day after the parade when cleanup will take place. High school students and/or groups who are looking for service hours are encouraged to assist. The parade will be held Saturday, March 15. For more information, you can visit the web site at www.stpatparade.org, and you can call Katie at 636.400.1421. Mike Kromer is a full-time teacher in the Francis Howell School District. Prior to becoming a teacher, he did playby-play of high school sports for radio stations in Missouri. He continues to do play-by-play of games on his website, www.westplexsports.net, and loves to write about games he covers.
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Heart Healthy Dinners
With risk factors for heart disease on the rise, it has never been more important to incorporate hearthealthy meals into your family’s diet. According to recent statistics, heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the U.S. With this in mind, Campbell Soup Company is on a mission to help women care for their hearts. With a diverse portfolio of foods that balance great taste and nutritional value, Campbell offers nearly 100 options that meet the criteria for the American Heart Association’s® Heart-Check mark. Caring for your heart starts in the kitchen Creating balanced meals for the family doesn’t have
to be difficult. In addition to offering heart-healthy foods, Campbell works with its culinary staff, nutrition team and trained chefs to create healthy recipes. This recipe for Sante Fe Chicken Saute is a simple, one-skillet dish that combines lean chicken breast, black beans and corn with a spicy picante kick. Or, try this recipe for Hearty Chicken and Vegetable Chowder, which features chicken paired with a flavorful combination of zucchini, corn, potatoes and cream of celery soup. And no one can resist comforting Easy Chicken Shepard’s Pie. For more easy-to-prepare and heart-healthy recipes and for nutrition information, visit www.campbellskitchen.com.
Easy Chicken Shepard’s Pie
Sante Fe Chicken Saute
Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Servings: 4
Prep time: 15 minutes Total time: 35 minutes Servings: 6 Ingredients: 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 3/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 teaspoon minced garlic 4 green onions, minced (about 1/2 cup) 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell’s® Healthy Request® Condensed Healthy Request® Tomato Soup 1/2 cup Pace® Picante Sauce 1/2 cup water 1 can (about 15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup whole kernel corn 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Directions: Stir chili powder and cumin in small bowl. Season chicken with chili powder mixture. Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 6 minutes or until browned on both sides. Add garlic and onions and cook; stir for 1 minute. Stir in soup, picante sauce and water and heat to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add beans and corn. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Sprinkle with cilantro.
Hearty Chicken & Vegetable Chowder Prep time: 15 minutes Total time: 1 hour Servings: 6 Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 large onion, minced (about 1 cup) 1 clove garlic, minced 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell’s® Healthy Request® Condensed Healthy Request® Cream of Celery Soup 1 cup nonfat milk 1 cup water 2 medium red potatoes, diced (about 2 cups) 1 large zucchini, diced (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 cup whole kernel corn 2 cups diced cooked chicken 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Seven steps towards a healthier heart A strong heart starts with a healthy diet and lifestyle. According to the American Heart Association, following these seven health and behavior factors can make a huge difference in your heart’s health. For more hearthealthy tips, visit www.heart.org. 1. Don’t smoke. 2. Maintain a healthy weight. 3. Engage in regular physical activity. 4. Eat a healthy diet. 5. Manage blood pressure. 6. Take charge of cholesterol. 7. Keep blood sugar, or glucose, at healthy levels.
Directions: Heat oil in 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in soup, milk and water and heat to a boil. Stir in potatoes, zucchini and corn. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 35 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in chicken and parsley and cook until mixture is hot and bubbling.
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Ingredients: 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell’s® Healthy Request® Condensed Healthy Request® Cream of Mushroom Soup 1 1/4 cups water 1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning, crushed 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed 1 cup instant mashed potato flakes 1 cup fat free evaporated milk 1/4 cup shredded 2% milk Cheddar cheese
Directions: Heat oven to 350°F. Stir soup and 1/4 cup water in large bowl. Season chicken with 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, onion powder and poultry seasoning. Heat oil in 12inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until well browned, stirring occasionally. Add chicken and vegetables to soup mixture and stir to coat. Spoon chicken mixture into 2-quart round casserole. Microwave remaining water in microwavable bowl on HIGH for 1 to 2 minutes or until hot. Add potato flakes and stir until water is absorbed. Stir in milk and remaining black pepper. Loosely cover and microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes or until mixture is hot. Spread potato mixture over chicken mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 40 minutes or until chicken mixture is hot and bubbling.
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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS Now-March 18: Kickboxing Bootcamp Classes Tuesdays from 7-8pm at Jefferson Intermediate School, 2660 Zumbehl Road, St. Charles. Tuition is $99 for 8-week session. Register at www.stcharlesae.org or 636.443.4043. February 26, Lindenwood Wentzville Open House 5-7pm, Lindenwood Wentzville, 1102 East Pitman Avenue in Wentzville. An opportunity for prospective students to learn more about our LCIE evening program. Reserve your spot now by calling 636.627.6623 or email cfasiska1@ lindenwood.edu February 27: Webster University Graduate & Undergraduate Information Session 5:30-7:30pm at the Westport campus. Evening or online options. Application fee will be waived for those who attend. RSVP at www. webster.edu/westport. Tuesday, March 4: St. Charles Kiwanis Pancake Day 6am-7pm at Memorial Hall in
Blanchette Park. Tickets for adults are $7; seniors and children’s tickets are $5 and are available at the door. Enjoy all you can eat pancakes, sausage, coffee, and milk. March 12: Free Financial Education- Pay Yourself First 6:30pm, PNC Bank and The O’Fallon Family YMCA provide monthly free Financial Education courses for members of the community. Classes will be held at the O’Fallon Family YMCA. For additional information including a list of topics please call PNC Bank at 636.272.2449. March 8: FNH’s Annual Bookfair and Rummage Sale 8am-4pm at Francis Howell North, 2549 Hackmann Road in St. Charles. Sponsored by 2014 All Knighter. March 8: Spring Shopping Bazaar 9am-1pm at Family Vision Library, 2020 Parkway Drive, St. Peters. See products from crafters and vendors such as Pampered Chef, Scentsy, Origami Owl, Plexus, PartyLite, It Works!, 31, Avon, Park Lane and
more. There will be a raffle, food and fun! Saturday, March 22: Knights of Columbus Clowns Benefit. 2pm, St. Peters City Hall Theater, One St. Peters Centre Boulevard in St. Peters. Donations to benefit children in need will be taken at the door. For more information please call Ed Loeffler at 314.630.3041. Ongoing Events 1st Monday: Gardeners of St. Charles County Monthly Meeting 6:30pm. Location varies. 314.304.7480. 4th Monday: American Legion Post 388 Meets 6:30 pm at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8945 Vets. Mem. Pkwy. 636.219.0553. Every Monday: St. Peters Rotary Club Noon at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. www.stpetersrotary.org. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday: Fitness First Exercise Classes 9:30-10:30am, American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314.369.6521. 1st Tuesday: Fleur de Lis Garden Society 6:30pm at the Kisker Road Library, 1000 Kisker Road. Info: Jeanne at 314.605.8563. 2nd Tuesday: Show-me Stitchers Embroiderer’s Guild of America 7pm at the Ladue Chapel. Info: www.showmestitchers.com. 4th Tuesday: O’Fallon Garden
Club. 6:30pm at Sunrise Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimney Blvd. Info: Barb at 636.978.5930.
Every Tuesday: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles Noon - 1 pm at the Columns Banquet Center in St. Charles. Every Tuesday: St. Charles Optimist Club Noon-1pm at Pio’s Restaurant. Every Tuesday: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 1-4pm Free. Quilt for local charities. No sewing experience required. Every Tuesday: Toastmasters Meeting 7pm at the Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon. Info: 636.379.2505. Every Tuesday: Gateway Spotlight ChorUS 7:15-9:45pm at First United Methodist Church, 801 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles. Info: www.gatewayspotlight.org or 636.256.6823. Every Tuesday & Thursday: Tai Chi at the St. Charles County Family YMCA 8-9am & 10:15-11:15am. No experience necessary. 636-928-1928. Tuesdays & Thursdays: Get Fit Exercise Classes 9-10am and 5:30-6:30pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall, New Melle. 314.369.6521. Every Wednesday: Active Older Adults Game Day at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 10am Free. Bring a favorite snack to
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share. Anybody welcome. Every Wednesday: Crossroads Cribbage Club 10am Meets at 1380 Boone St., Troy, MO 63379. 636.528.8379. Every Wednesday: Men’s Golf League 5pm, tee off at 5:30 pm at Heritage of Hawk Ridge. www.lakesaintlouis.com, under the parks and recreation section. Every Wednesday: Charity Bingo 6:45pm VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. 636.272.1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org. Every Wednesday. Kiwanis Club of Harvester monthly meeting. Noon, Fratelli’s Restorante, 2061 Zumbehl Road in St Charles. For more information, please contact kellenj@ATT.net 1st & 3rd Wednesday: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers 7pm at Weldon Spring Site Remedial Action Project, 7295 Hwy. 94 South, St. Charles. Visitors welcome! 2nd Wednesday: Free Financial Education- Money Matters 6:30pm at the O’Fallon Family YMCA. PNC Bank and The O’Fallon Family YMCA have partnered to provide monthly free financial education courses for members of the community. Info (including a list of topics): call PNC Bank at 636.272.2449. Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of St. Peters 6:30am at IHOP (3851 Veteran’s Memorial Pkwy St. Peters). 636.328.4941. Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon 11:45am Meets at JJ’s Restaurant in O’Fallon. Info: www.ofkiwanis. com. Every Thursday: O’Fallon Rotary Club Lunch Noon at The Holy Cross Lutheran Church (8945 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, across from Fort Zumwalt Park). Visitors welcome. 636.980.1777.
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Every Thursday: Yoga at The St. Charles County Family YMCA 7-7:55pm Any level. Info: 636.928.1928. 2nd & 4th Thursday: Alexander Chapter 242/Eastern Star St. Charles Masonic Lodge, 2051 Collier Corporate Parkway, St. Charles. 636.577.0056.
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Every Friday: Moms Play Group 10am at LSL Community Association, 100 Cognac Ct., Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367. 314.479.0306, andreacrislip@gmail.com or www. lslmothersclub.com. Every Friday: VFW Fish Fry 3-8pm VFW Post 2866. 66 VFW Lane. Call Bill Sams, 636.724.9612. Every Saturday: Chess 8-11am or later in the food court at Mid Rivers Mall in St. Peters.
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Every Saturday: Veterans Learn guitar for FREE 9:30am in Historic St. Charles. Info: Bill Dennis at 314.479.5750.
www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • February 26, 2014 Every Saturday: Peaceful Puppy Mill Protest 11am - 12:30pm at Petland, 6131 Ronald Reagan Drive, Lake St. Louis. banmo.puppymills@yahoo.com. Every Saturday: Charity Bingo 6:30pm, doors open at 4pm. Wentzville Community Club (500 West Main, Wentzville 63385). www. wentzvillefleamarket.org or www. facebook.com/wentzville-community-club. 1st & 3rd Saturday: St Peters Square Dance Club Dances 6:30pm. 1st United Methodist Church, 801 First Capital Dr. www. squaredancestcharles.com. 2nd Sunday: Moscow Mills Lions Breakfast 7am - noon, September - April. Moscow Community Center, Hwy C. $7/adult, $4/child, under 6 free. www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/moscowmills. 2nd Sunday: The Wheelers and Dealers Square Dance 7pm. Blanchette Park, 1900 W Randolph St. www.squaredancestcharles.com.
faiths welcome. Cost is $20 and advance registration is required by contacting Leo at 636.946.7782. Northside Church of Christ Free Correspondence Bible Course: Call for more information, 636.293.5030. Operation Backpack: United Methodist Church, Wentzville Food to at-risk children over the weekend. 636.327.6377 Every Tuesday: Ministry To Men: Men’s Introductory Bible Discussion Groups 7am at United Methodist Church, 725 N. Wall St., Wentzville. Groups are interdenominational and beginners as well as “old timers” are welcome. 636.698.5598 or 636.625.3447. 3rd Tuesday: Luncheon for Seniors 11am - 2pm at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd., 636.561.8951 2nd Wednesday: Noon Luncheon Shiloh United Methodist Church, 1515 Hwy T, Foristell, 636.673.2144.
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February 21: Steps to Wholeness 7-9pm at All Saints Catholic Church, #7 McMenemy Road in St. Peters. Divorced or Separated? Come heal from the pain of losing your spouse and learn to move forward in a positive direction. Held on seven consecutive Fridays. All
Cancer Survivor Fitness Program Free for all cancer patients and survivors. A 12-week program with trained instructors to help participants regain energy and improve stamina. St. Charles County Family YMCA, 636-928-1928.
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Diabetes Self Management Training (DSMT) Available with a doctor’s order. 636.949.9600 or Patty Shelton at 636.947.5573.
age 12, whose families are faced with an emergency or crisis. 24hour helpline: 314.768.3201. Or 636.947.0600, www.crisisnurserykids.org
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) A nutritional diagnostic therapy and counseling service held at SSM St. Joseph Health Center. Available with a doctor’s order only. Registration: 636.949.9600 Info: 636.947.5163.
Support Groups
Free Mammogram Screenings SSM Health Care offers free mammogram screenings to women who have no health insurance. Appointments are available at SSM St. Joseph Health Center, 300 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles and SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 100 Medical Plaza in Lake Saint Louis. Info: Karen at 636.947.5617. Diabetes Prevention Program Helping those at high risk for type 2 diabetes adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles to reduce chances of developing the disease. Held at participating YMCA’s throughout the St. Louis and St. Charles areas. This program is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-led National Diabetes Prevention Program. Contact Joyce Hoth at 314.436.1177.
Daily: 12 Step Recovery Club 204 G West Pittman, O’Fallon. Info: Mike at 636.240.1722 or www.212club.org. Every Monday: BILY (Because I Love You) Parent Support Group 7:30pm at First United Methodist Church, 801 First Capitol Dr., St. Charles. For parents only. Free. Focus on teens/young adults who act out. Help Line 314.993.7550. 1st & 3rd Mondays: Sharing Losses Through Bereavement 1-2:30pm. at SSM Home Care & Hospice, 1187 Corporate Lake Drive. Registration: 314.776.3627. Every Mon.: Tobacco Free for Life Want to Quit Smoking? For support, call Ellen, register nurse at SSM St. Joseph Hospital, 636.947.5304. 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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3rd Monday: Walking for Wellness-STOP HEROIN Life After Loss Support Group 7-8:30pm at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, Medical Office Building, 6 Jungermann Circle, Ste. 212, St. Peters. Discuss loss of your loved one and heal. 314.630.9222 or geevigna@charter.net. 12 Step Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Meets in 4 locations in the metro St Louis area. metrostlouissia@gmail. com. • 1st and 3rd Monday: 9:30-11am 500 Medical Dr in Wentzville; doctors dining room of St Joseph Hospital; contact 636.561.0389. • 2nd and 4th Tuesday: 6:30-8pm 2 Progress Point Parkway in O’Fallon, MO; 4th floor conference room of Progress West Hospital; contact 636.561.0389. 1st Tuesday: Parkinson’s Support Group 1-2pm at the Community Commons in Spencer Road Library. Info: Alicia Wildhaber at 636.926.3722. 4th Tues: Diabetes Support Group 6:30-7:30pm At HW Koenig Med Bldg, St Joseph Hosp. West. 636.625.5447
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Joe Morice The Fifties and Now I remember the Western Auto store in my small town. It was run by a local man that spent most of his time there and was well respected and liked by his customers and friends. This was the days of one or two channels on black and white televisions and Edward R. Murrow. Small businesses lined Main Street and thriving was considered making a small profit and living in homes they could afford. Those homes might be considered starter homes these days. There were other stores along Main Street; drug stores, barber shops, a small theatre, a hardware store, a department store, a dime store and so on. I remember the ones that were owned by families of my classmates. The drug store included a soda fountain and comic book racks. Fountain cokes were delicious; far better than the bottled stuff. Family cars were usually stick shifts with am radios and little else. Wives stayed home and raised children while husbands worked. Children went to schools where they all knew each other. There weren’t thou-
sands of them…yet. Misbehaving meant a smack on occasion. Small children that acquired minor injuries while playing were treated by teachers that sometimes kissed their hurts and hugged them. In today’s world this would have meant dismissal and lawsuits. The town had only one lawyer and he was the county’s district attorney. He often handled legal affairs of victims along with the victimizers. It usually turned out fair and seldom went to court. Parking was diagonal on Main Street. The town sheriff finally had to write parking tickets for locals and farmers that refused to feed the new parking meters. One sometimes saw him in a heated argument with a driver who received one. Saturday night drunks sometimes ended up in jail and were freed the next morning. I’m probably describing Mayberry RFD here. One thing stands out above all else when I compare those days to now. Hate and prejudice were seldom openly demonstrated. We had blacks in town. Although they were sometimes eyed with suspicion or prejudice by whites, they weren’t openly scorned, at least not by the kids. Republicans and Democrats sometimes argued but seldom did it heat up into a conflagration. Both sides often attended barbecues and other events together.
Civil discourse usually occurred with dignity and compassion. Rabid hatred seldom reared its ugly head. Businesses weren’t huge and soulless like the present. Profiteering was seldom encountered. Goods were American made. Farms were owned by families instead of sprawling corporations. There were still middle-men that profiteered between the farmers and the grocery stores but they hadn’t made it to billionaire levels yet. Was life better? Only in some ways. We still had bullies, bigots and violent drunks. People didn’t live as long because medical science was in its infancy compared to now. Kids still got in fights at school. Girls still got pregnant before graduating from High School. Human frailties existed, just as now. I suppose the main difference was expectations. We didn’t expect to get rich overnight. We didn’t expect to get a college education and then a high paying job although a few of us did. None of us foresaw the hatred, greed and corruption that has divided America in recent years. How did we let that happen? “Today the world changes so quickly that in growing up we take leave not just of youth but of the world we were young in.” -Peter Medawar 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. The opinions expressed in this column are Joe Morice’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.
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