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Build-A-Bear CEO behind app that helps St. Charles families connect with summer programs

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For a parent, the sound can be likened to nails on a chalkboard. It’s summertime and the daily, whiny drone of, “what are we doing today?” is coming from school-aged children everywhere. A local company has made it a cinch to answer that question. Blueprint4SummerSTL has made local summer activities accessible for all kids with its free web-based mobile app that offers the most comprehensive and easily accessible summer program database for parents across the region. The app makes summer in St. Louis productive for children and stress-free for parents. The resource is accessible from anywhere on any device at blueprint4summer.com. Blueprint4SummerSTL first launched in February 2015 and quickly became a resource for parents seeking educational, engaging and fun activities for their children during the summer months. By aggregating information about area programs, Blueprint4SummerSTL gives all parents access to local summer offerings. New this year, Blueprint4SummerSTL will help even more families find camps by expanding in scope,

including parts of Illinois, and listing more camps within St. Louis City and County, St. Charles County and Jefferson County. Blueprint4SummerSTL is the brainchild of Maxine Clark, CEO of the Clark-Fox Family Foundation and founder of Build-A-Bear Workshop. Clark is determined to keep last year’s momentum going and anticipates the app being a parents’ number one resource as it continues to expand in reach this year. “Our purpose was to make it easy for all parents to gain access to these camps,” Clark said. “Parents were hungry for this. In our first year of operation, Blueprint4SummerSTL presented more than 3,500 local summer camps and activities that was accessed by parents all across the greater St. Louis area. Blueprint4SummerSTL is the most robust program information database – and best of all it’s completely free for all families to use. As the app grows its footprint, our goal is to make sure all children have equal opportunity to enroll in these important and impactful summer programs.” Using the app, a parent or guard-

ian can quickly find programs and resources that may work for the needs of their family and each individual child. Activities can be searched based on any number of preferences such as age, gender, interests, cost and zip code – even special considerations such as sessions for special needs students or gifted students, those offering before and after care, or that have scholarships available. The app provides information about day camps, sleep-away camps and sports camps; art, music and science programs; and academic enrichment courses in STEM. “The fact that we have this granular search engine is what separates us,” Programs Manager Allie Cicotte said. “Dads, moms, and children like using it. It is one of the easiest search engines to use. There were 72,000 searches on Blueprint4SummerSTL in its first year, and 64 percent of users chose highly personalized, targeted searches with four or more criteria. That’s how we know just how valuable this app is for parents. Blueprint4SummerSTL is the only summer camp database that allows users to generate highly personalSee APP on page 2

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Around Town O’Fallon selects construction manager for its new Justice Center and more.

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ized, granular search results based on multiple criteria.” Currently more than 2,500 summer sessions are already listed, and the database is growing daily as enrollment periods begin and more organizations learn about the Blueprint4SummerSTL app. The app also offers summer programs the opportunity to easily submit their camps for free. An organizer can simply create a free account on Blueprint4SummerSTL and then send an email to allie@ blueprint4summer.com with the name of the camp they are representing. Blueprint4SummerSTL will link the account, allowing the organizer to edit, update and add new program information.

“Summer activities are a crucial part of intellectual development that enable children to spend their vacation time constructively, develop their passions and creativity, advance their learning and, of course, have fun,” Clark said. “Blueprint4SummerSTL truly is a blueprint that parents can use to build an enriching summer for kids and a less stressful planning cycle for themselves.” Blueprint4SummerSTL was made possible by the generous support of a wide variety of financial and business partners including the Clark-Fox Foundation, Build-A-Bear Workshop Foundation, Emerson Charitable Trust & Emerson Employee Contributions, Express Scripts,

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City of O’Fallon selects construction manager for its new Justice Center

This artistic rendering is of the O’Fallon Justice Center to be completed in 2017.

Following a diligent selection process, the city of O’Fallon has retained McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. to serve as construction manager for the city’s new Justice Center. In this role, McCarthy will function as the city’s agent for the preconstruction and construction phases of the 80,000-plus square-foot facility. To be located on Bryan Road, south of Veterans Memorial Parkway, the new justice center will house a police station and municipal court. The state-ofthe-art facility is designed to meet the needs of a modern police force while enabling the city of O’Fallon to continue providing the highest level of service to its residents and businesses and enable the department to

grow to meet the projected needs through 2040. In April 2015, O’Fallon residents approved a $28.7-million bond issue and property tax increase to finance the new facility. The city selected Wilson Estes Police Architects to design the new building. “This project will provide much needed space for critical services within the city, allowing us to continue providing quality services to our residents and businesses and attract the most professional officers and staff,” said Mayor Bill Hennessy, City of O’Fallon. “We recognize the strong bond between our residents and our officers, and we appreciate their trust and support in making this project a reality. With the assistance of

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McCarthy and Wilson Estes, we will ensure that this project is both fiscally responsible and one our residents can all take pride in.” “McCarthy is honored to collaborate with the city of O’Fallon on this important project,” said Ryan Freeman Vice President of Operations at McCarthy. “As a national leader in justice projects and a local leader in construction, we understand the challenges facing municipalities and local governments, and we are committed to providing the best project outcome.” Construction of the new facility is scheduled to begin in late Spring 2016 and complete in late 2017.

More jobs than job seekers: unemployment falls to three percent in St. Charles County Unemployment continued its downward trend in St. Charles County and fell to three percent in December 2015, according to the latest, not-seasonally-adjusted figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) of the U.S. Department of Labor. “The Missouri Job Center of St. Charles County is fielding more job openings than job seekers, which speaks volumes for our economy and workforce,” said St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann. Based on historic trends, the unemployment rate is expected to see a slight uptick during first quarter 2016 because of temporary holiday jobs that ended and employers who reduced payrolls at the end of the last year, Ehlmann said. In January 2015, the total labor force in St. Charles County stood at 208,560. By December 2015, the local labor force had increased 2.75 percent to 214,298. Local unemployment peaked at 9.1 percent in July 2009 and had its highest annual rate in 2009 of 8.6 percent. Back then,

the total labor force averaged 197,188 in 2009. It has grown by 17,110 as of December 2015. “Not only are we seeing fewer and fewer people out of work in the community, but we have also added an additional 17,000 people to the St. Charles County labor force since the recession of 2009,” Ehlmann said. In this new period of “full employment,” Ehlmann said wages and benefit packages are becoming more competitive as employers compete to recruit and retain

skilled and unskilled workers. Moreover, the more college education or vocational training an individual can obtain, the higher chances he or she will achieve permanent, well-paid employment. “This a great time to look for a new job or start a new career, and I continue to encourage local employers and job-seekers to utilize the excellent services available to them at the Missouri Job Center of St. Charles County,” he said.

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St. Andrew’s announces call for nominations for annual Ageless Remarkable St. Louisans Gala Nominations are now being accepted for seniors to be recognized at the St. Andrew’s Resources for Seniors System’s 2016 Ageless Remarkable St. Louisans Gala. Each year, the event honors outstanding St. Louis area older adults, age 75 and up for their many incredible contributions on the job front, and in areas such as philanthropy and volunteer service. Nominations are being accepted now through March 25 via the St. Andrew’s website at www.standrews1. com/nominate. A printable version of the nomination form is also available via the website and may be completed and mailed to the St. Andrew’s offices at: 6633 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63130. Seniors from across the entire St. Louis metropolitan area and Metro East are eligible for recognition at the 2016 gala, which will take place October 23. The Ageless Remarkable St. Louisans Gala continues to play a critical role in helping to reshape the face of aging in the region, while also transforming, enhancing and improving the image of older adults. Over the past 14 years, more than 260 seniors have been recognized for their amazing contributions well past the traditional age of retirement. The annual gala has also raised more than $1.5 million dollars since 2003

SCC Board of Trustees to host public forums in March to update Presidential Profile At the Feb. 15 meeting of the St. Charles Community College Board of Trustees, a series of six work sessions and public forums were announced as part of a plan to update the Presidential Profile that will serve as the foundation of the search for the next president of the college. “The board commissioned the development of a Presidential Profile during the presidential search in 2010-11,” said Rose Mack, president of the SCC Board of Trustees. “We will soon sponsor a series of forums to determine what changes are needed, if any, to that profile.” The Presidential Profile includes challenges and oppor-

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to help meet the needs of low-income and at-risk seniors in the St. Louis area. “Our Ageless-Remarkable St. Louisans Gala was created in an effort to dispel the stereotypical notion that older adults are frail, unproductive members of society,” said Mary Alice Ryan, President and CEO of St. Andrew’s Resources for Seniors System. “Through this incredible event, we are able to demonstrate what diverse and outstanding lives area seniors are leading and showcase how truly fulfilling life can be after age 75. As we look forward to recognizing another amazing class of seniors this November, we encourage the community to nominate the philanthropists, volunteers, business people and other notable seniors who inspire them and continue to make a difference in the lives of others.” St. Andrew’s initiated the Ageless Remarkable Saint Louisans concept in 2003 with the production of a one-of-a-kind photo book featuring the first year’s honorees. The program has gained popularity, and its unique and creative approach was recognized with the Innovation of the Year Award by the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, and the Distinguished Service Award by the Missouri Association of Homes for the Aging.

tunities of the college, ideal characteristics of the president and candidates’ minimum qualifications. “An updated Presidential Profile will be an invaluable tool in the search for the college’s fourth president,” said Pamela Cilek, vice president of the SCC Board of Trustees and chair of the Presidential Search Committee. In January, the SCC Board of Trustees accepted the resignation of SCC President Ron Chesbrough, Ph.D., effective June 30. Chesbrough, who became SCC’s third president in October 2011, has accepted the presidency at Cazenovia College, a four-year private residential college near Syracuse, New York to begin in July.

A special meeting was held Jan. 30 at which the board began the initial steps of the search process. It was then that the board discussed the need for input from constituency groups to ensure that the Presidential Profile is relevant and current. The board also decided at that meeting to seek out and utilize an executive search firm to assist in the search for candidates for the position, Mack said. Proposals are currently being accepted for an executive search firm. Board of Trustee members will host six work sessions and public forums, moderated by board members Rose Mack, Pam Cilek, Shirley Lohmar and Jean Ehlmann, on campus between Feb. 26 and March 7 to seek input on the Presidential Profile. Open Public Forums will be held 2-3 p.m. Friday, March 4, for community members and SCC staff, faculty and students, in the theater of the Fine Arts Building on campus; and from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Monday, March 7, for community members and SCC staff, faculty and students, in the rotunda of the College Center on campus. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. RSVP is not required for the Open Public Forums. For more information, contact Donna Davis, vice president for human resources, at 636-922-8300.

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Fairy Glam Project and USAgain partner again for annual Prom Dress Giveaway Is your closet full of dresses you no longer wear? Now, you can clean your closet, help the environment and give back to high school girls by recycling your special occasion dresses. Fairy Glam Project, a partnership between Nspire 2 Dream and clothing recycler USAgain, is now collecting dresses to donate to young girls in need of a prom dress for that special occasion. Fairy Glam Project provides St. Louis and Illinois high school juniors and seniors facing financial hardships with an opportunity to select a new or gently used prom dress at no cost. Dresses may be dropped off at green and white USAgain bins located throughout the St. Louis and Metro East area. The process is simple for donors bag your surplus dresses, label the bag PROM with a permanent marker and drop off the dresses in the local USAgain bins. For a complete list of drop-off locations, visit www. usagain.com or www.nspire2dream.org.

All collected dresses will be made available at a dress boutique at North Technical High School, 1700 Derhake Road in Florissant, on March 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Potential shoppers must fill out an application and submit a reference to confirm financial hardship. Application and qualification details are also available at www.nspire2dream.org. What started off as just an opportunity to help a few girls, has turned into one of the most anticipated events of the prom season. “Each year, this event has increased in popularity and we have added partners such as Dillard’s and Mid Rivers Mall,” said Nspire 2 Dream Founder and Executive Director, Nikole Shurn-Perkins. “We are so excited to be partnering once again with USAgain this year. It is these partnerships that help us make dreams come true.” According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Americans throw out 85 per-

Voter registration deadline is fast approaching The deadline for registering to vote in the April 5 General Municipal Election is March 9. St. Charles County residents can register at the St. Charles County Election Authority office located at 397 Tuner Boulevard in St. Peters from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Residents may register while obtaining services from state agencies such as the Department of Motor Vehicles or the Division of Family Services. The Missouri Voter Registration Application form, available on the Election Authority website at www.sccmo.org, may be completed and mailed to the Election Authority office. County residents can also register to vote on the Missouri Secretary of State’s website at www.sos.mo.gov. Anyone with questions can contact the Election Authority at 636-949-7550.

cent of their clothing, amounting to more than 11 million tons of textiles that take up valuable landfill space. Communities have the opportunity to help the environment by keeping these dresses out of landfills while also preforming a good deed for those in need,” said USAgain CEO Mattias Wallander. “Not everyone has the luxury of purchasing a new prom dress, so we view this program as a ‘win win’ for all involved.”

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Wentzville equips police officers with new tool to address heroin overdoses Starting Feb. 18, Wentzville Police Officers now have a new tool to address heroin overdoses. Thanks to an initiative proposed by Wentzville’s mayor and board of aldermen, officers will now have NARCAN with them while on patrol. NARCAN (naloxone), an opium antidote, can effectively block the effects of opioids and reverse an overdose. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) heroin use has increased across the United States among men and women, most age groups and all income levels. In a ripple effect, this has also produced a steady increase in the number of times officers are called to help someone who has overdosed on opiate-type drugs. Wentzville officers responded to overdose calls four times in 2013, five times in 2014 and six times in 2015. So far in 2016, officers have responded to two overdose calls. In most instances, officers are on scene before EMS. “In order to help those in need quickly and effectively, our officers have been trained in the administration of NARCAN and equipped with doses to carry while on patrol,” said Wentzville Police Chief Kurt Frisz. NARCAN works to block the effects of opioids,

including heroin and prescription pain pills like morphine, codeine, oxycodone, methadone and Vicodin. When a person is overdosing on an opioid, breathing can slow down or stop and it can be very hard to wake someone from this state. While NARCAN is a prescription medicine, it cannot be used to get a person high. If given to a person who has not taken opioids, it will not have any effect, as there is no opioid overdose to reverse. Heroin overdoses hit close to home when it comes to Wentzville’s mayor and board of aldermen who have loved ones who have been personally affected. They hope to increase awareness about the dangers of heroin use in our community. To that end, the Wentzville Police Department will host a walk on May 14 at 9 a.m., beginning at Heartland Park at 100 William Dierberg Dr., and ending at the Wentzville Police Department’s Law Enforcement Center at 1019 Schroeder Creek Blvd. City officials will welcome attendees and lead the walk. Following, participants will hear from individuals who have been affected by heroin’s impact on their lives and the lives of those they love. Additional details on this event will be shared in the near future.

WSD Board of Education approves hiring of new principal for Boone Trail Elementary School The Wentzville School District Board of Education has approved the hiring of Michelle Cleve as principal of Boone Trail Elementary School for the 2016-2017 school year. Cleve has worked for the WSD for 18 years and currently serves as assistant principal at Boone Trail. She is replacing John Schulte who has been hired as the new Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services for the district. Cleve started her career in the WSD in 1998 and spent four years as a teacher at what was then West Elementary (now Heritage Elementary). She served two years as an administrative intern at Green Tree Elementary, one year as an assistant principal at South Middle School, and has been the assistant principal at Boone Trail Elementary

for the past eleven years. She holds a Specialist Degree in Educational Administration from Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Missouri Baptist University, and a Masters and Bachelor of Science in Education from Lindenwood University. “I am very honored to have been given the opportunity to serve as the building principal within a community that I care so deeply about,” said Cleve. “I look forward to continuing to work with students, staff and parents to create the best learning environment for the students of Boone Trail.” Cleve officially takes over as principal on July 1.

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24 Carrot Gold Food Safety Excellence Awards recognize outstanding stewardship Concerns about food safety and harmful products have increased with illness reports from food service establishments becoming more prevalent every year in the United States. To recognize the importance that St. Charles County establishments place on their food safety, sanitation and employee education, the Division of Environmental Health and Protection began presenting its 24 Carrot Gold Food Safety Excellence Awards in 2007. The division recently recognized its 24 Carrot Gold Award winners for 2015, including: Bike Stop Café at 701 Riverside Drive in St. Charles, Mattingly’s Sports Bar & Grill at 3434 Harry S Truman Boulevard in St. Charles, The Family Arena at 2002 Arena Parkway in St. Charles, Twin Oaks Estate at 707 Emge Road in O’Fallon and Wendy’s at 1390 Mexico Loop Road East in O’Fallon. To view the entire list of award winners since 2007, please visit http://www.sccmo.org/790/24Carrot.

“We instituted the 24 Carrot Gold Awards program to recognize that food service facilities in St. Charles County place a high importance on consumer health and safety,” said Ryan Tilley, division director. “While all permitted establishments in our community meet necessary requirements, our award winners are commended for their efforts to exceed the standard. It’s extremely encouraging that our establishments — regardless if they’re family-owned, an international chain, or non-traditional food providers — place such a high commodity on stewardship and the well-being of the customers they serve.” The Division of Environmental Health and Protection is responsible for the regular inspection of permanent, mobile and temporary food service establishments within St. Charles County, except those operating within the city limits of St. Peters (whose health department permits and inspects its own establishments).

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Payne Family Homes breaks ground at the site of St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway location Payne Family Homes broke ground on the Seventh Annual St. Jude Dream Home house to be raffled for the benefit of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The home will be located in The Villages of Montrachet development of O’Fallon. Representatives of Payne Family Homes, members of Epsilon Sigma Alpha, Mayor Bill Hennessey of O’Fallon, along with many others were in attendance for the momentous occasion. This year is the third year that Payne Family Homes will be the builder for the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway in the St. Louis area.

“The work that St. Jude contributes to the medical community impacts children everywhere. Not only are they saving lives, they are researching medical advancements which are shared with hospitals, including right here in St. Louis, said Ken Kruse, President of Payne Family Homes. “St. Jude is the largest pediatric cancer research hos-

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City of St. Charles School Liberty High School varsity dance team District announces new hires wins state title The City of St. Charles School District is pleased to announce that the Board of Education, at its Feb. 11 board meeting, approved the selection of Dr. Jason Sefrit as Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and the selection of Dr. Andrew Stewart as director of Lewis & ClarkCareer Center, both effective July 1. Dr. Sefrit will step into this leadership role when the current Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, Dr. Kim Harris, retires at the end of the 2015/2016 school year. Dr. Sefrit currently serves as principal of Westhoff Elementary School in the Fort Zumwalt School District, having served in this position since 2001. Prior to Dr. Sefrit’s current position, he served as an Assistant Administrator for Mount Hope, JL Mudd and Forest Park Elementary Schools. He also served as a teacher for the Fort Zumwalt School District. Dr. Sefrit holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Missouri Baptist University, as well as a Master in Educational

Administration and a Doctorate in Educational Administration from Lindenwood University. Dr. Stewart is replacing Kathy Frederking, who will be retiring at the end of the 2015/2016 school year. Dr. Stewart has most recently served as assistant director of Lewis & Clark Career Center. He has also served as assistant principal of Jefferson Intermediate School in the St. Charles School District and served as assistant principal at St. Charles West High School. Prior to those appointments, Dr. Stewart was a high school social studies teacher in the Pattonville School District from 2000-2010 and served as Pattonville High School’s summer school principal for three years. Dr. Stewart holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Hope College in Holland, Michigan, a Master of Arts in Teaching from Washington University in St. Louis and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Saint Louis University.

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The Liberty High School Varsity Dance Team captured first place at the Missouri Dance Team Association State Competition held at the Kemper Arena in Kansas City on Feb. 20. The “Liberty Belles” earned first place with their “Pom” routine and first place with their “Mix” routine in Division 2 against 20 other schools, earning the most points combined to take the State Championship. Liberty opened in the fall of 2013 and is the newest high school in the Wentzville School District. “It is an amazing accomplishment to win a state championship, especially considering we are in our third year as a team. I am overwhelmingly

proud of the whole team,” said Coach Amanda Miller. “We have had a number of injuries and other setbacks this year, but every bump in the road made them better dancers and teammates. It is wonderful to see their persistence, dedication, and hard work payoff is such a big way!” The members of this year’s Varsity Dance Team are Jana Bowman, Makayla Braile, Katie Brillos, Nikki Casteel, Samanta Clynes, Kara Collier, Kortney Collier, Marlee Doniff, Cheyenne Doss, Melissa Eschbacher, Lauren Linden, Megan Maetten, Katie McVey, Danielle Meyers, Emily Ristevski, Emma Rudolph, and Taylor Stewart.

Wentzville superintendent receives new superintendent award Dr. Curtis Cain, Superintendent of the Wentzville School District, has been recognized by the Missouri Association of School Administrators (MASA) for outstanding performance as a new superintendent. The New Superintendent Award is given in recognition of outstanding performance in the demonstration of those skills that reflect the best in educational leadership. Dr. Cain has served as superintendent in the WSD since July 2013. During that time, the district has added over 1,100 students and continues to be the fastest growing school district

in the state. Student assessment scores continue to be in the top 10 percent and the district has been recognized by St. Charles County as a leader in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education. As a result of the passing of Proposition E in April 2015, as well as the district’s plan to build an additional elementary school and move all elementary buildings to K-6, the WSD is undertaking over $60 million in construction projects, the most at any given time in the history of the Wentzville School District. “This is a tremendous honor,” said Dr. Cain. “But it is more

a reflection of the phenomenal work that occurs daily in the WSD. I’m extremely proud of the first class education we provide for our students, and it simply would not be possible without the first class staff we have at every level, in every building, ensuring that students are equipped to succeed.” Dr. Cain was nominated for the honor by other area superintendents. The award is presented annually by MASA to superintendents in their second or third year and to those who have made a measurable contribution to the school district which they serve.

Photo courtesy Wentzville School District (From left) Dr. Thomas Muzzie, Orchard Farm Superintendent, stands with Curtis Cain, Superintendent of the Wentzville School District and Dr. Thomas Williams, Kirkwood Superintendent.

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Too many crooks in the kitchen If you think like I do, the kitchen contains many frightening objects that should be avoided at all costs. Take for example the gas stove. Think about it, a box hooked up to combustible vapors with flames shooting out from the top. Now that’s just an inferno waiting to happen; and it typically does every time I’m forced to use it to heat up a can of soup. Then there’s the scary kitchen gadget called the mixer, or more aptly referred to as the beater. Who wants to even approach something with that kind of creepy nickname? That would be like dating a man named Ralph who also goes by, The Furious Felon. Back. Away. Quickly! And even the seemingly innocent electric can opener can be hazardous. Used incorrectly, it can trim a cuticle down to the first knuckle. I much prefer the dreaded blender if I’m going for an in-house manicure. It trims the nails much better. I might add, the cheese grater, when used improperly, works wonders as an exfoliator scrapping past the seven layers of skin for that painfully raw, just-peeled look. Now, let’s move on to the true implements of torture: turkey basters, salad tongs, whisks and spatulas. All weapons waiting to be used by some crazed serial murderer after a break-in. And don’t even accuse me of being delusional. Just recall if you will the terrifying rampage caused by Curtis the Cutlery Killer who terror-

ized an entire city with a sharp melon baller. How about the pressure cooker? I already feel enough pressure to be a cooker in my house and I’m failing miserably. I got rid of this dangerous device after a friend filled hers with potatoes and subsequently blew it up. That little culinary catastrophe texturized her walls entirely in lumpy masses of starchy goo. She found spud chunks in between the cupboards and atop the kitchen cabinets for months afterwards. I imagine it looked as if Curtis had dropped by and wreaked mayhem with his beater. So I’ve stripped my kitchen down to the only safe contraption--the microwave, simple and safe. It’s a harmless little object for heating up doggy bag leftovers and luckily, too heavy for the Cutlery Killer to use as a weapon. Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings. Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder. The opinions expressed in this column are Cindy Moore’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

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Indoor football Raiders blow out Nightmare The River City Raiders professional indoor football team play in the Northern Division of the American Indoor Football league with home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles. The Raiders won 47-6 over the Northern Kentucky Nightmare at their home field to start the 2016 season. The players of the game included offensive player Tyler Batts (running back/wide receiver) who wears number six. Defensive co-players included number 29 Gary Donnell Henderson Jr. (defensive line) and number 10 Theo Alexander (defensive back) with special teams player Dre Jackson. Mark your calendars to get free tickets to the March 13 game at the Family Arena at 3:05 pm. You can listen to the game with Todd Blackstock and David Solomon on 590 AM or www.590TheFan.com. *Lots of excitement Women’s tackle football starts next month The St. Louis Slam women’s gridiron squad will start their 2016 season playing in the Women’s Football Alliance (WFA). Their first contest is at home at Lindenwood University in St. Charles on April 2 at 7 p.m. Quincy Davis, owner, general manager and head coach, leads the team to the field with owner/director of football operations Rohmell A. Glover. For more details go to www.STLFootall.com. *These are some talented, impressive women playing football

Four Lindenwood wrestlers are at the top Lindenwood wrestling had a huge day on Sunday as four wrestlers qualified for the NCAA Division II National Championships in Sioux Falls, South Dakota by placing in the top four of their weight class in the Super Regional. Danny Swan placed fourth at 125 pounds while Kyle Jolas placed second at 165 pounds. Dillon Archer got third at 197, and Terrel Wilbourn captured the 157-pound title. Wilbourn has compiled a perfect 21-0 record this season. The national championships will start on March 11 and 12 starting at 9 a.m. central time. For more details go to www.Lindenwood.edu. *Drew Morris / Graduate Assistant for Sports Information

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Rascal’s baseball in 76 days The River City Rascals play in the West Division of the Frontier League with their home games at TR Hughes Stadium in O’Fallon. President and General Manager Dan Dial leads his organization to its 16th season and is still going strong. He has Lisa Ferreira as his assistant gm with Carrie Green as business manager. Steve Brook again is at the helm in the dugout as manager and director of baseball operations. In charge of having God look down on the team, is Chaplin Randy Curless. Go to RiverCityRascals.com for more details. *Hotdogs and popcorn will be delivered shortly

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The perfect blend : Blenditarian substitutions make dinnertime delicious

inding the right daily nutritional balance is no easy feat. Managing sugar, carbohydrate, fat and red meat intake takes serious effort and planning, but transforming your favorite recipes into more nutritious family meals may be easier than you realize. Adopting the blenditarian lifestyle is a simple solution to healthier eating. It involves, simply, blending mushrooms into meat to make every day dishes more healthful and delicious. Adding chopped mushrooms to ground beef at a ratio of at least 25 percent mushrooms can enhance the taste of dishes, deliver an extra serving of vegetables and beneficial nutrients, and trim total calories and fat intake. Any mushroom variety will work. Creminis and portabellas lend rich,

earthy flavors to any meal, while white button mushrooms offer a more delicate taste. For the more adventurous eaters, maitake and shiitake varieties bring a bold woodsy taste and meaty texture to the plate. The key to blending is developing the perfect mushroom consistency. For example, if using ground meat for tacos or burgers, chop mushrooms to mimic the familiar crumbled texture, using a knife and cutting board, food processor or vegetable chopper. For stews, halve or quarter mushrooms, or slice them to match strips of meat in fajitas or stirfry. Practice your blending technique with these recipes and find more deliciously blended dishes to share with your family at MushroomInfo.com.

Classic Blended Burger Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 10-15 minutes | Servings: 4

Ingredients: 1/2 pound cremini or white button mushrooms 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 pound ground beef 1 teaspoon salt 4 buns

in food processor.

Directions: Finely dice mushrooms or gently pulse

Transfer cooled mushrooms to medium bowl. Add ground beef and salt, mixing

In skillet, warm 2 tablespoons olive oil on medium-high heat and add mushrooms, sauteing 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from heat and cool 5 minutes.

until combined. Make 4 patties. Add remaining olive oil to pan and cook burger patties on medium-high heat until desired doneness. Plate and add desired toppings to bun.

Mushroom Tacos with Salsa Verde Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 12-15 minutes | Servings: 8

Ingredients: Tacos: 1/4 pound 85-percent lean ground beef salt and pepper, to taste 3/4 pound white button mushrooms 3/4 pound cremini mushrooms 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 cups julienned sweet onions 1 tablespoon minced garlic 4 tablespoons ground chili pepper lime juice, to taste 1 cup shredded green cabbage 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 8 corn tortillas 4 tablespoons Avocado Salsa Verde (recipe below) 4 tablespoons Cotija cheese, grated Avocado Salsa Verde: 1 large, ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and cut into 1/2-inch dice

1/3 cup diced tomato 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon seeded and minced serrano chili 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 1/4 teaspoon sugar

medium-high heat. Add remaining olive oil and onions; saute until golden brown. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add mushroom and beef mixture and chili pepper. Saute 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper and lime juice.

Directions: Heat saute pan over medium-high heat. Add ground beef; season with salt and pepper. Saute 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown.

Toss shredded cabbage with salt, pepper, lime juice and cilantro.

Chop mushrooms to size and texture of ground beef and saute in separate pan with 2 tablespoons olive oil 3-5 minutes. Combine mushrooms and meat and set aside. Heat pan used for ground beef over

To make Avocado Salsa Verde, combine all salsa ingredients and refrigerate at least 1 hour. To serve, place 2 tablespoons shredded cabbage on tortilla and top with 2 tablespoons of mushroom and beef mixture. Top with 1 tablespoon Avocado Salsa Verde and sprinkle with Cotija cheese.

Blended Chili and Macaroni Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 25 minutes | Servings: 8

Topping recommendations: feta cheese, romesco sauce, sweet peppers and sauteed red onions.

Asian Lettuce Wraps Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes | Servings: 4

Ingredients: 8 ounces fresh mushrooms 1 onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic 1 tablespoon minced ginger 1/2 pound lean ground beef 1 tablespoon canola oil 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 1/4 teaspoon dried minced garlic 1/4 teaspoon dried minced onion 1 red pepper, finely chopped

2 tablespoons hoisin sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 1 head Boston lettuce 1/2 cup shredded carrots 1/4 cup chopped cashews (optional) Directions: In food processor with metal blade, pulse mushrooms, onion, garlic and ginger until finely chopped. Add ground beef; pulse until combined.

In large, nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mushroom mixture, thyme, oregano, mustard, garlic and dried onion. Cook, stirring often, 10 minutes, or until browned. Stir in red pepper, hoisin sauce, soy sauce and vinegar. Simmer 5 minutes; remove from heat. Serve in Boston lettuce leaves garnished with shredded carrots and chopped cashews.

Ingredients: 1/2 pound mushrooms 1 pound lean ground beef 1 package chili seasoning 1 can beef broth 1 can (15.5 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste 1 cup medium salsa 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked shredded cheese

sour cream cilantro

ney beans, tomato paste, salsa and macaroni.

Directions: In food processor with metal blade, pulse mushrooms until finely chopped.

Bring mixture to boil and cover. Simmer on low 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. When noodles are al dente, stir in browned meat and mushrooms.

In large saucepan, brown meat and mushrooms with chili seasoning. In another saucepan, mix broth, kid-

Serve topped with cheese, sour cream and cilantro.

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS March 2: “Extreme Marketing” symposium

Future health, recreation and fitness professionals will have an opportunity to attend an “Extreme Marketing” symposium at Lindenwood University in St. Charles. The session, which will focus on advertising, marketing, social media, internet/web and public relations, will be held in Dunseth Auditorium in Harmon Hall at 209 South Kingshighway in St. Charles from 12 – 1:30 p.m. The session is sponsored by the Duree Center for Entrepreneurship in cooperation with the Economic Development Center of St. Charles County and Partners for Progress. As a part of the symposium, there will be light refreshments and an informative Q&A session. The symposium is free, but registration is required and space is limited. To register, visit the Duree Center online at www.dureecenter.org. For questions, please call 636-6272583.

March 4: Free movie

Free movie showing of “Woodlawn” will be held at Mid Rivers Christian Church at 828 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. in St. Peters. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the movie will begin at 7 p.m. Free popcorn and drinks will be served.

March 4-6: Theater production

The O’FallonTheatreWorks production of the comedy, “Noises Off ” – reputed to be one the funniest farces ever written – is scheduled to be performed on March 4-6 on the stage at the O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall) at 100 North Main Street in O’Fallon. A $2 discount will be given on “Noises Off ” tickets purchased in advance at the Renaud Spirit Center, or reserved by calling 636-474-2732. Discounted tickets are $10 for general admission, and $8 for students (ages 6 – 17) and seniors (ages 55+). Tickets will cost an additional $2 each if purchased at the box office, which opens an hour before each show. Concessions will be available for purchase.

March 5: Seniors dinner

Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at Llywelyn’s at 7434 Village Center Dr. For more information call Wanda at 636-561-9100 or Pat at 636-240-7898.

March 5: Trivia night

Annual Hibernians Trivia Night will take place at a new location at the Elks Lodge at 1163 Tom Ginnever Ave. in O’Fallon. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost is $25 per person or $200 per table of eight. Included in the price will be a corned beef and cabbage dinner prepared by Chef Wilson and members at 5:30 p.m. The games start at 7 p.m. Soda and Beer included with this great night of entertainment. To reserve your table please call John at 314-922-0248.

March 5: Talent show

At 7:00 p.m. We Love St. Charles (WLSC) will host its annual Lights of St. Charles Talent Show. Performers include singers, dancers, comedians, gymnasts and musicians. All proceeds from ticket sales will go towards WLSC’s goal to love the city of St. Charles by mentoring impoverished families and at-risk youth through family support and intervention, homeless prevention, and job training. Performers will be scored by celebrity judges which include Pat McGonigle from KSDK 5, Kim Underwood from Joy FM, Tammy Hunt from Rhythm Music & Performing Arts and Joe Alsobrook from Lindenwood University. Tickets may be purchased at www.welovestcharles.com.

March 6: Folk-gospel concert

If you are a fan of Christian folk-gospel music with a contemporary flair, coupled with artful storytelling, you won’t want to miss an evening with singer, songwriter and novelist, Andrew Peterson. Peterson will perform at Zion Lutheran Church at 3866 Harvester Road in St. Charles, MO at 6 p.m. Ticket prices are $15 general admission; $10 for children grades 1-8; free for children age 5 and under. Tickets are available at the church office or at the door. Tickets are also available online at iTickets.com. For more information and directions, log on to www.zionharvester.org or contact Mark Thoelke, Director of Worship and Music at 636441-7425.

March 8: Learn to integrate personal and small business finances

Attendees will learn ways to easily manage their assets and liabilities while maintaining their cash flow. You will walk through the process of determining your level of savings and also opportunities for investment and retirement. Other topics highlighted include estate planning, components of financial planning and financial organization. The session will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at University of Missouri Extension Center at 260 Brown Road in St Peters. There is no cost to attend but registration is required. Call 636970-3000 to register.

March 8: Historic hotel tour

St. Louis has historically been home to many of the finest hotels in America. Join our group from the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre for an interesting day as we explore some of these historic hotels. Our day will consist of touring the Cheshire Inn and the Chase Park Plaza. We’ll eat lunch at Lorenzo’s Trattoria. Then we’ll visit Tower Grove Park to see the Lindell Hotel ruins and then on to Union Station to tour the Drury Hotel and see the fabulous Grand Hall. Before returning to St. Peters, we’ll visit the Renaissance and Magnolia (Mayfair) Hotels. To register for this trip, contact the registration desk at the St. Peters Rec-Plex at 636-939-2386, ext. 1400. The tour costs $74, which includes transportation, admissions, lunch, gratuities and guide. Please note, this trip involves quite a bit of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended. For questions, please contact the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre at 636-397-6903, ext. 1624. Go to www. stpetersmo.net/day-trips-and-tours. com to learn more or download a flyer of all 2016 tours.

March 9: Book signing

Author L. J. Launer will be signing copies of his “Blanchette High” at 6 North Café at 10 Cliff View Drive in Wentzville from 10 a.m. - noon. For more information call 636-856-8066 or visit www.6northcafe.com.

March 9-12: Theater production

Timberland High School Theatre will present Billy St. John’s “Star Witness” on March 9, 10, 11 and 12. This drama will be performed by an all-school cast and crew each evening beginning at 7:30 p.m. The performance will be held at the Carl E. Reininger Theatre. Admission is $6 for adults and $5 for students and tickets will available at the door.

March 11: Free movie

March 11-13: Theater production

The O’FallonTheatreWorks production of the comedy, “Noises Off ” – reputed to be one the funniest farces ever written – is scheduled to be performed

on March 11–13, on the stage at the O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall) at 100 North Main Street in O’Fallon. A $2 discount will be given on “Noises Off ” tickets purchased in advance at the Renaud Spirit Center, or reserved by calling 636-474-2732. Discounted tickets are $10 for general admission, and $8 for students (ages 6 – 17) and seniors (ages 55+). Tickets will cost an additional $2 each if purchased at the box office, which opens an hour before each show. Concessions will be available for purchase.

March 12: Day of play

Bring the family to the Day of Play from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Zachary’s Playground at 8392 ORF Rd. in Lake St. Louis. There will be face painting, balloon creations, health screenings (glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure) games and activities as well as the wonderful playground to enjoy. Brought to you by Barnes Jewish St. Peters/Progress West Hospital Foundation.

March 12: Seniors dinner

Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at BC’s Kitchen at 11 Meadows Cir. For more information call Wanda at 636561-9100 or Pat at 636-240-7898

March 12: Legacy Ball

Community Living, Inc. will once again recognize the many positive contributions made by two local leaders, whose dedicated efforts are benefiting individuals with disabilities across St. Charles County, as the organization hosts its 16th annual Legacy Ball event at the St. Charles Convention Center. The event will kick off at 6 p.m., and feature a four-course wine dinner, oral and silent auctions, live music and the presentation of the organization’s Legacy Award and the Community Volunteer of the Year Award. Proceeds from the ball, which is one of St. Charles County’s premier gala events, benefit over 900 individuals and their families that are served by Community Living. Tickets for the gala are available at www.legacyball2016.eventbrite.com or by calling the Development Department at 636-970-2800. Tickets can be purchased for $125. Tables seat ten. A number of sponsorship and advertising opportunities are also available. For information on tickets, sponsorships and other general event details, visit www. cliservices.org.

March 12: Free Easter egg hunt

NHC St. Charles would like to invite you out to our annual free egg hunt at 2 p.m. There will be two hunt sites; one site for ages three-and-under indoors and a site outdoors for ages four-andup, weather permitting. There will be giveaways and a small snack provided. NHC St. Charles is located at 35 Sugar Maple Lane in St. Charles. Contact Nichole with any questions at 636-9468887.

March 13: Quilt social

Sacred Heart Church St. Ann’s Sodality of Troy is hosting their annual quilt social at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Hwy J in Troy. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. and bingo begins at 1 p.m. Food and refreshments will be provided for purchase. There will be quilt games, money games, door prizes, pull tabs, Pot of Gold, raffles and plenty of fun. Due to state law no one under the age of 16 can be in the building.

March 14: Kids’ summer drama camp registration

Wentzville Christian Church will once again hold its Summer Drama Camp for youth currently in the secondeighth grades. This year’s production with be “Fame Jr.” Camp dates are June 5-10 with performances on June 10 and 11. The cost of camp is $30. Registration begins March 14 at 7 a.m., and you can only register by calling 636-2193238. For more information or questions, call Tammy at the above number

or check the church website at www. wentzvillecc.org.

March 18: Underwater egg hunt

The Easter Bunny picked a new place to hide some eggs, and kids ages 4-12 will have a blast searching for them in the warm water pool at the Renaud Spirit Center at 2650 Tri Sports Circle in O’Fallon. The Underwater Egg Hunt will get underway at 6 p.m. and the Easter Bunny is sure to be there. Preregistration is required for this new program. The cost is $10 for O’Fallon residents and $12 for non-residents. For the hunt, kids will be divided into age groups and encouraged to find as many eggs as possible. Some special eggs will have prizes inside. Kids should bring their swim goggles and a waterproof basket for egg gathering. Parents can register with a credit card by calling staff at 636-474-2732, or in-person at the Renaud Spirit Center, or online at www.ofallon.mo.us/ parks&rec. Select “Special Events” and look for Underwater Egg Hunt, course number 46491. For more information, please contact RSC front desk staff at 636-474-2732.

March 19: Seniors dinner

Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at Cracker Barrel at 120 Progress Point. For more information call Wanda at 636-561-9100 or Pat at 636-240-7898.

March 19: Easter egg hunt

The Lake Saint Louis Parks and Recreation Department, The Meadows Shopping Center, and The Lake Saint Louis Mother’s Club have teamed up to sponsor an Easter egg hunt from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at The Meadows Shopping Center. It includes bounce houses, pony rides, face painting, a balloon artist, games, activities and much more! Children ages 10 and under can participate in the always popular Easter egg hunts. Don’t forget to bring your cans for the Mother’s Club canned food donation box.

March 19: Easter egg hunt

Dardenne Presbyterian Church invites you to its annual Easter egg hunt from 10 - 11:45 a.m. at 7400 S. Outer Rd. 364 in Dardenne Prairie in the Christian Life Center for children fifth grade and under accompanied by an adult. There will be craft tables, snacks, an Easter play, and the Big Egg Hunt will be provided at no cost. Please register by March 14 by calling the church at 636561-4347 or stopping by. Bring a basket to collect your eggs. Event will be rain or shine (indoors if it rains).

March 20: Passion play

The players of the New Melle Community Passion Play will present the story of the last days in the life of Christ for the two weekends before Easter. Shows are March 12 at 7 p.m. and March 13 at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. and again on March 19 at 7 p.m. and Sunday March 20 at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.. The New Melle Community Passion Play will be presented in the New Melle Sports & Recreation Center’s main building at 4700 Highway Z in New Melle. Please join us for one of these performances. It is a great family Easter Event. Admission is a free will donation only. For additional information and large group reservations call Donna Curdt at 636791-3497. Check us out on Facebook at “New Melle Community Passion Play”.

March 24: Time for tea

Have you ever wondered what your treasures are worth? Now is your chance to see your heirlooms through the eyes of a professional, certified personal property, fine art, jewelry and antique appraiser at St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre’s Time for Tea. Join us for this fun and lively afternoon on March 24, from 1-3 p.m., with Maria Gianino, of Legacy Appraisals. You will learn what makes something valuable as well as finding out how to sell the items you no longer want. Individual items will

not be appraised at this event due to time restrictions. The registration fee is $7. Tea, coffee, cookies (sugar-free upon request), cake and yogurt will be served. Tickets go on sale at the Cultural Arts Centre on Jan. 15. Register in advance at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre or by calling 636-397-6903, ext. 1624.

March 24: Time for Tea

Have you ever wondered what your treasures are worth? Now is your chance to see your heirlooms through the eyes of a professional, certified personal property, fine art, jewelry and antique appraiser. Join us for this fun and lively afternoon from 1-3 p.m., with Maria Gianino, of Legacy Appraisals. You will learn what makes something valuable as well as finding out how to sell the items you no longer want. Individual items will not be appraised at this event due to time restrictions. The registration fee is $7. Tea, coffee, cookies (sugar-free upon request), cake and yogurt will be served. Tickets are on sale at the Cultural Arts Centre. Register in advance at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre or by calling 636397-6903, ext. 1624.

March 26: Pancake breakfast

Wentzville Rainbow Assembly #114 for Girls is sponsoring an all you can eat Pancake fundraiser breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. at Troy Masonic Lodge at 611 Main St. in Troy. Advance tickets are $5 or $7 at the door. Children under three are free. Contact angie.dodson96@ gmail.com for tickets or takeout orders.

March 26: Honduran Street Party Run

The Streets of St. Charles and Cullinan Properties will host the third annual Honduran Street Party Run. The event will feature your choice of a 5K run, a 10K run or a one mile fun run. Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in each of seven categories, for both male and female. Event check-in will begin at 7:30 a.m. The 5K and 10K run both start at 8:30 a.m., with the one mile fun run starting immediately after. The event features on-course hydration stations and chip timing with onsite results. Runners’ swag is a t-shirt, custom medal and a fleece earband/headband. No shirt sizes are guaranteed for registrants after March 10. Those interested in participating or donating are strongly encouraged to attend. Sponsorships opportunities are available. For registration and more information visit www.streetpartyrun.com

March 30 – April 1: Art show

Crossroads Arts Council announces their call to entry for the second annual Spanning the Generations Art Show. This show is open to artists who range in age from juniors in high school up to senior citizens. The show is open to both professional and non-professional artists. All are invited to enter a single item for the show that will showcase their best work. The 2015 show was sponsored by WASSI, Wentzville Area Senior Services, Inc., the Wentzville Parks and Recreation Dept., and the Wentzville Community Club. As a result of the success of that show the Crossroads Arts Council was created. With the Arts Council now hosting the show, WASSI will now partner with them to encourage local senior artists to enter the show and will also assist as volunteers during the event. In addition to WASSI, the Wentzville Parks and Recreation Dept. will assist in publicizing the event and will also host an exhibit of the winning art pieces after the March event. The Wentzville Community Club, located at 500 West Main in Wentzville, will again serve as the venue for the event, which will grow from a one night event to a three day show. Ribbons will be awarded in both Professional and Non-Professional classifications. Winners will be displayed at Progress Park, and will also be featured on the Crossroads Arts Council website. For more details and to learn how to enter the show go to

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April 1: Young professionals gala

Kids In The Middle will host its first ever young professionals gala from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Ameristar located at One Ameristar Blvd. in St. Charles. The evening includes hors d’oeuvres, wine and beer, raffles and live entertainment. The agency is looking to build awareness and bring St. Louis young professionals together. The event cochairs are Dustin Larson of Cushman & Wakefield and Tasha Thacker of Moneta Group. Reservations are required, and tickets are $30 per guest. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. For further details about the event, call 314-909-9922 or visit www.kidsinthemiddle.org.

April 1: Spaghetti dinner

The St. Charles Optimist Club presents its 45th Annual Spaghetti Dinner. The dinner and festivities begin at 10:30 a.m. and conclude at 6:30 p.m. Members of the community are invited to attend and enjoy an entree of spaghetti with meat sauce from Pio’s Restaurant with salad, coffee, tea, wine and dessert. All for the low price of $10. Note, children under five are free. Many guests go back for seconds. Plan to join the Optimists at Blanchette Park – Memorial Hall on April Fool’s day (No joke!). Carry-outs are available. Advance tickets can be obtained by calling Dale Westby at 314-550-7723.

April 2: Trivia night

The event is presented by the O’Fallon and St. Charles Kiwanis and located at St. Peter Church/Parish Center at 221 First Capitol in St. Charles. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., game starts at 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit children globally and locally through a focus on developing their mind and body. Locally, we will be providing books to children in need, as well as supporting the sports program at The Boys & Girls Club. Globally, we save babies lives by working to eliminate maternal neonatal tetanus. Prizes awarded to best themed table and first place team for highest trivia score. Tables of eight are $200. Beer, soda and snacks are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own food and alcohol. We have raffle baskets, sports memorabilia, silent auctions, 50/50 and more! Sign up by calling Don at 314-630-4738 or e-mail Happydon9@aol.com or go the our website http://stcharleskiwanis.com

April 3: Theater performance

Young People’s Theatre will perform “Fiddler on the Roof ” March 18-20; April 1-3, in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building theater on the SCC campus. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. “Fiddler on the Roof ” will be performed at 7 p.m. March 18-19; April 1-2 and 2 p.m. March 19-20; April 2-3. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at stchastickets.com or by calling 636-922-8233.

April 10: Cottleville sand volleyball

The city of Cottleville is excited to announce another fun-filled season of sand volleyball will be starting soon in Legacy Park. You can sign up now at www.missourisandvolleyball.com. Select the Cottleville Legacy Park location when you sign up. The 2016 Spring Session is scheduled to begin April 10. Don’t miss out, sign up now! This year we are featuring a rain out hotline which is 314-375-5885. Rain outs will be announced by 5 pm.

April 16: Trivia night

The Kiwanis Club of West St. Charles County is holding a team trivia night at the Knights of Columbus hall located at St. Patrick’s Church at 405 S. Church Street in Wentzville. Call Erica Fiore at 636-327-5858 or Tim Hooton at 636695-4733 for more information.

April 23: Trivia night

Boy Scout Troop 72 in St. Charles is hosting their annual trivia night and silent auction at Hope Lutheran Church located at 1975 Old Hwy 94 South in St. Charles. Doors open at 6 p.m. with first question at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $20 per person, eight people max per table. Cash prizes for first, second and last placed teams. The night also includes a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, raffle baskets, attendance prizes and games between the rounds. Teams are welcome to bring their own snacks and beverages. Soft drinks, popcorn/pretzels/ cheese balls provided by Troop 72. For information or to reserve a table, please call 314-313-7788 Proceeds to benefit Boy Scout Troop 72.

June 29: Shred event

1st Advantage Bank is having a shred event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 240 Salt Lick Rd. in St. Peters. There will be barbecue and an opportunity to de-clutter your files. This event is free to the public.

Ongoing Events Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly

Take off pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets every Monday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Weigh-ins begin at 8:30 a.m. We meet at Blanchette Park at 1900 Randolph Street in St. Charles. For more information contact Grace at 636-946-4687.

1st Monday: Gardeners of St. Charles County Monthly Meeting 6:30pm. Location varies. 314.304.7480.

1st Monday: St.Charles County Council of the Blind meetings

Business meetings are held on the first Monday of each month (second Monday in September due to Labor Day ) unless otherwise specified. No meetings are held in June, July, or December. Meetings are held in the Community Council Building (2nd floor of the Spencer Branch Library) from 6:30 - 9 p.m. For more information contact Beverly Kaskadden (President) at 636561-6947.

2nd Monday: Winghaven Civil War Round Table

6:30pm, Midwest BankCentre board room, 2299 Technology Dr. O’Fallon. For more informaiton call Mike at 314.276.5018.

4th Monday: American Legion Post 388 Meets 6:30 pm at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8945 Vets. Mem. Pkwy. 636.219.0553.

Every Monday: St. Peters Rotary Club Noon at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. www.stpetersrotary.org.

Every Monday: Seasoned Eye Carvers Meeting

The Seasoned Eye Carvers meet every Monday from 9am to noon at the St. Charles Senior Citizens Center, 1455 Fairgrounds (near the Bass Pro Shop). Visitors are always welcome! For more information check the club web site: www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp.

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday: Fitness First Exercise Classes

9:30-10:30am, American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314.369.6521.

Mondays: Chronic pain support group

American Chronic Pain Association is a support group for and by people experiencing chronic pain. Group meets 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month at 3 – 5 p.m. at the Spencer Road Li-

brary in St Peters. Important: This is an anonymous group (first names only).

3rd Monday of Each Month: Life After Loss support group

Support group for families who have lost a loved one to heroin/opiate addiction. 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital Campus in Room 212 of Professional Building 1. Contact: geevigna@charter.net. No registration required

Tuesdays: Lions Club meeting

St. Peters Lions Club meets the first and third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. in Old Town St. Peters on Park Street.

Tuesdays: Monthly veterans coffee

Veterans from all branches of service are invited to the Wentzville Green Lantern Senior Center at 506 S. Linn Ave. in Wentzville on the second Tuesday of each month from 9 – 10:30 a.m. for coffee, pastries and camaraderie. Come meet with fellow veterans who served our country and share your experience.

Tuesday and Friday Evenings: Tae Kwon Do Classes

Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. For more information, call 636.561.4347.

1st Tuesday: Fleur de Lis Garden Society

6:30pm at various locations. Info: www. fleurdelisgardensociety.org; Jeanne at 314.605.8563.

2nd Tuesday: Show-me Stitchers Embroiderer’s Guild of America 7pm at the Ladue Chapel. Info: www. showmestitchers.com.

Last Tuesday of every month, St. Charles American Legion Post 312 spaghetti dinner.

5pm, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles. $5 per person. For more information call Post 312 at 636.947.7666.

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-1pm at Bogey Hills Country Club, 1120 Country Club Rd. 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: Meeting

Toastmasters

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.

Tuesdays: St. Louis Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association Male Caregiver Experience

The group meets on fourth Tuesday of every month from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Spencer Road Library at the Community Commons, 427 Spencer Rd. For more information about Alzheimer’s disease, support, or the Male Caregiver Experience, please call the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900 or visit www.alz.org/stl.

What’s Happening

Tuesdays: Gateway Chorus Rehearsal

Spotlight

Gateway Spotlight is a women’s a capella chorus that meets at First United Methodist Church at 801 first Capitol Dr. in St. Charles every Tuesday evening beginning at 7 p.m. Call 636-2566823 for more details.

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.

Tuesdays and Fridays: TaeKwonDo Ministry

5:30pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Church 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Moses Kim brings Christian teaching into taekwondo. For more information, or to sign up, call 636.561.4347.

Wednesdays: Talk

Veterans

Coffee

Veterans from all branches of the service are invited to attend “Coffee Talk” every Wednesday at. 9 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 3601 Ehlmann Rd. in St. Charles (Take I-70 to the Cave Springs exit). We will have applications for VA health care, applications for the honor flight, reports from local American Legion and VFW halls and lots of good comradery. Come join us for free coffee and donuts and enjoy an hour with your fellow veterans.

Every Wednesday: Cribbage Club

1 – 4 p.m. at Great Location Restaurant at 1799 Mall Pkwy. in Wentzville. Relaxed, friendly play and is open to all. Call 636-561-2970 for more information.

Every Wednesday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Basketball

8-9:30pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Christian Life Center, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Open to 6th grade and up. Bring a light and dark shirt for different teams.

1st Wednesday of each month: Hope & Healing

5-6pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Rock Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Unique service of music, worship, and prayer for those in need of hope and healing.

Wednesdays: Women’s fishing club

Gateway Bass ‘n Gals all women’s bass club has monthly meetings the first Wednesday of every month at Rookies Bar and Grill at 3721 New Town Rd. in St. Charles at 7 p.m. Women of any fishing level please come and check out our women-only fishing club.

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

Every Wednesday, Winfield Foley Firefighters Association Bingo.

Doors open at 4:30, bingo at 6:30pm, Bingo hall is next door to County Market in the Winfield Plaza on Highway 47. For more information, call 636.566.6621 or 636.566.8406.

1st and 3rd Wednesday Each Month: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers

7pm – 9pm. Meetings are held at the Hollenbeck Middle School at 4555 Central School Road, St. Charles, Missouri. Visitors are always welcome! For more information check the club web site: www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers. com/ or contact Charles Sapp.

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.

Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly

Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the parish hall of Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church at 907 Jungermann Rd. in St. Peters. TOPS is a national non-profit weight-loss organization that supports its members in attaining their goal weight. There is no cost for the first meeting. All are welcome. Weigh-ins begin at 9 a.m. Contact Judy Bauer at 636-541-2263 for further information.

3rd Thursdays: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 Meeting

7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters. Those who served in any branch between 1962 and 1975 are welcome.

Every Thursday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Quilters

9am-2pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Members do hand quilting to quilts of any size for donation that is given to various church supported charities. No experience is necessary to join the group. For more information, contact Vickie Young at 636.928.7348, or Brenda Kenny at 636.240.3753.

Thursdays: Rotary Club breakfast

Every Thursday at 7:30 a.m., except the last Thursday of the month, the O’Fallon Rotary Club meets for breakfast at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church Gym at 8945 Veterans Memorial Parkway in O’Fallon. We are a fraternal group that does good in the community and worldwide while having fun.

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: Rotary Club meeting

7:30am, The Rendezvous Café at 217 South Main St. in O’Fallon. We welcome existing and potential members to visit and have breakfast with us. www.ofallonmo.rotary-clubs.org

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“Eddie the Eagle”

By Steve Bryan

‘Eddie the Eagle,’ Sadie D’Agostino and other Olympic dreamers The newly-released “Eddie the Eagle” examines the story of an athlete who just won’t quit. Michael Edwards, nicknamed “Eddie the Eagle,” was a competent downhill skier who switched to jumping due to lack of funds. Nearsighted and heavier than many competitors, Edwards did represent Britain at the 1988 Olympic Games in Calgary. Though he didn’t win any medals, he became one of most endearing figures to come from that competition. Taron Egerton, who had an impressive turn in “Kingsman: The Secret Service” last year, plays the title role. The trailers focus on the character’s flops and failures while trying to achieve his dreams. The ever-reliable Hugh Jackman plays Bronson Peary, a coach who helps Eddie on his Olympic journey. Edwards’ story is changed somewhat to fit the movie, but his inspiring courage still comes through. The 1988 Calgary Olympics also became known for the unprecedented appearance of a bobsled team from Jamaica. The team’s formation and experiences became the basis for the funny sports film “Cool Runnings.” John Candy plays a coach who sees how speedy Jamaican runners could provide an edge in bobsled competitions. The Olympics have been a consistent source of inspiration throughout the years. Kerri Strug, a member of the 1996 “Magnificent Seven” gymnastic team,

performed a difficult final vault at the Atlanta games. The footage of an injured Strug sticking the landing remains one of the most iconic examples of the Olympic spirit. Strug’s spirit and perseverance definitely is present in Sadie D’Agostino, a young New Hampshire resident who wants to compete as an Olympic snowboarder. 20th Century Fox has released a short video

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